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Apr 1, 2020

We are saddened to announce the passing of Grace Brinkley Miller, age 95, of Piney Flats, TN on April 1, 2020 at her home. Grace was born on December 7, 1924 to the late William Brinkley and Metta Bumgarner Brinkley. She was born and spent most of her life in Shady Valley where she and her late husband, Avery, owned...

Mar 27, 2020

We are saddened to announce the passing of E. Donald Marsh Jr. who was born February 21, 1965 in High Point, NC. He followed his paternal grandparents W. Thomas and Sadie Marsh, maternal grandparents Jesse and Ruth Crater, his father Elmo D. Marsh Sr., his mother Patte Jane Crater Marsh and his younger sister, Jayna Suellen Marsh into Heaven on...

Mar 16, 2020

Ralph S. Matheson, age 72, of 119 Cross Mountain Road, Mountain City, TN passed away at his residence Monday, March 16, 2020. He was a son of the late Oscar “Doc” Matheson and Elsie Irene Mast Matheson. Ralph was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He was a member of Doe Valley Sportsman Club and the NRA. His hobbies included...

Mar 16, 2020

We are saddened to announce the passing of Nathaniel Stephen Moore. He left this world unexpectedly on March 16, 2020 in Naples, FL. Nathaniel was born on Oct. 12, 1994 to Lisa Moore-Sluder and the late Stephen Moore. Nathaniel graduated from Johnson County High School in Mountain City, TN. before relocating to Naples, FL. Nathaniel will be remembered for his...

Mar 15, 2020

We are saddened to announce the passing of Donald Keith Jernigan. Who passed away on Sunday March 15th, 2020 A memorial service and complete obituary will be announced later. Online condolences may be viewed at huxlipfordfh.com. Hux & Lipford Funeral Home is honored to be providing the services for Mr. Jernigan’s family.

Mar 15, 2020

Douglas Edward Fritts, Jr. age 32 of Fisher Ferry Street, Thomasville, passed away suddenly Sunday March 15, 2020. In order to comply with directives from Governor Cooper’s office, a private service will be held on Friday March 20, 2020 in the Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Rev. Clyde Akers officiating and services will be streamed live on the Davidson...

Mar 11, 2020

James Robert Norton, 70 of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 1 1, 2020 at Mountain City Care Center after an extended illness. Robert was born in Marion, NC, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. James Norton, Jr. Robert was a graduate of Appalachian State University and was a retired educator. Robert served as a teacher, coach,...

Mar 9, 2020

Steve Eggers age 55, Of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Monday March 9th, 2020 at his residence. Steve was born on July 21, 1964 in Boone, N.C. to the late Lloyd Eggers and Patsy Trivette Eggers. He was a construction worker. He loved riding motorcycles, gardening and arrowhead hunting. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Arnold Eggers of the home;...

Mar 7, 2020

Jodi Renee Tyson, age 50 of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on March 7, 2020 at her residence. Jodi was born November 26, 1969 in Welch, West Virginia to the late John Robert Tyson and Ruth Ann Lane Tschanz. She was also predeceased by her brother-in-law, Rick Greer; grandmother, Rena P. Lane; step-dads, Richard Tchanz and John Leo Fentress, III,...

Mar 7, 2020

Raymona ‘Diane’ Hirst, of Leakey, Texas, passed away at her home on March 7th, 2020, surrounded by her husband and children. Diane was born June 16th, 1940, to the late LaVerna and Raymond Taylor. In addition to her parents, Diane is preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Mary Lou & Joe Broom, her cousin Doris Templin, and several...

Mar 6, 2020

Virginia Phillippi, age 90 of 254 Cross Mountain Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Friday March 6, 2020 at her residence. Virginia was an employee of Levi Strauss and a charter member of the Bethany Baptist Church. She was born October 18, 1929 in Doe Valley and was preceded in death by her parents, Sigh “S.C” Mullins and Ina Lee...

Mar 2, 2020

On March 2nd, Todd Ashley Blevins went home to rest with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Mountain City, Tennessee on January 4th, 1980. He graduated from Coosa Central High School in 1998. From there, he went on to attend Faulkner University in Montgomery where he played college baseball. Todd had an illustrious military career serving in both...

Mar 1, 2020

Liz Antonacci age 75 of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Sunday March 1st, 2020 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 31, 1944 in Salina Pa. she was daughter to the late Allison G Davenport and Hazel McDivett Davenport. In addition to her parents she predeceased by two brothers; Richard Davenport and Ray Davenport. Liz...

Feb 22, 2020

Jon Smith, age 52 of Johnson City, Tennessee. passed away on February 22, 2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Jon was born May 23, 1967 to E. Ray Smith SR and Geneva May Smith. Jonathan served in mission work from 1986 to 1988 in a Brazil mission. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Watauga Ward Church...

Feb 17, 2020

John L. Neatherly, age 78, of 3170 Crackers Neck Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 11, 1941 to the late Thomas William Neatherly and Perdie Jessie Williams Neatherly. John was a retired school bus driver and janitor for Johnson County School Systems. He was a member of Vaughts Gap...

Feb 6, 2020

Obituary of Erma Lee Hill Knoxville – Erma Lee Hill, 92 of Knoxville, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center following a brief illness. As a young girl, Erma was saved in a home prayer meeting and was always active in her local churches from the time of...

Feb 2, 2020

Dennis A. Snyder, age 48, of Orrville, died February 20, 2020, following a period of declining health. He was born on January 11, 1972, in Massillon, the son of Walter Frank and Diane (Boggs) Snyder. Dennis was a 1990 graduate of Orrville High School and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Akron. He had worked...

Feb 1, 2020

Bonnie R. Evans of 593 Helton Creek Road Lansing N.C. Passed away on Saturday February 1st, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on January 27, 1945 to James Robinson and Nannie Belle Cook in Bluff City, Tennessee. She is the wife of Jesse Boyce Evans Sr. It was Mrs. Evans wish to have cremation with private family services. Online...

Feb 1, 2020

Sergeant First Class Tim Walker, age 54, of Killeen, Texas passed away on February 1, 2020 in Round Rock, Texas following an extended illness. Tim was born on August 24, 1965 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late N.J. Walker, who passed away in 2019, and Joyce Fletcher Walker of Shady Valley, Tennessee. Tim served in the United States Army for...

Jan 29, 2020

Odas Watson, age 78, of Shady Valley, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his residence.

He was born April 15, 1941 to the late Elbert John (E.J.) and Bonnie Main Watson. Odas was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Crandull Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents,...