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Dec 18, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Carl Tyler McClure Vance of Butler, TN. He was born June 16, 1985, in Columbus, NC. He passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 39.

Tyler was a man of contrast, a fiercely loyal and kind-hearted soul with a sharp edge of humor and honesty. He...

Dec 16, 2024

Grace Dugger, age 81, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at her residence.  She was born March 8, 1943 in Boone, North Carolina to the late Albert Reece and Nellie Mae Richardson Reece.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Howard Dugger; a grandchild, David Dugger, and her brothers...

Dec 12, 2024

Lucy Mae Miller passed away December 12, 2024 at 7:25 p.m. . She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Miller; two sisters,  Stella and Topsy, and grandson Benji.

She is survived by her five children Tina miller, Susan Vanover, Shannon miller, Beverly Miller & Ben Miller. Her seventeen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

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Dec 8, 2024

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Denise Jane Greer, who went to be with the Lord, and our Father, in Heaven on the morning of Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Denise was born on October 22, 1966 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph Miller and Linda Jackson Miller. In addition to her ...

Dec 6, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOSE GONE BEFORE US BUT ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

Janice Potter, Emily Price, Dana Dunn, Francis Groves, Althea Michael, Darrell J. Lewis, Rhonda Williams, Joy Garland, Dale Sluder, Martin Goon, Rita Sbrizzi, Robert Hipshire, Coty Stout, Greg Smith, Everett Dunn, Marie Porter, Della R. Campbell, Bill Farmer, James Bellamy, Joni...

Dec 5, 2024

Pamela Jean Church was lovingly wrapped in the arms of her Savior on December 5, 2024. She stepped through the gates of Heaven as a daughter of the King. She truly loved her Lord and spoke of Him often. He was her favorite subject. Her other favorites were her daughter Nicky Maine (husband Brandon) of Mountain City, Tennessee; and her...

Dec 4, 2024

Jennifer Cogar, age 50, passed away Wednesday, Decemeber 4, 2024 at her residence.  She was born November 18, 1974 to Tommy Cogar and Linda Canter Cogar.

Jennifer was a house keeper at La Quinta Inn.  She attended Evergreen Baptist Church. Jennifer loved cats and working puzzles. She enjoyed going to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg to shop and...

Dec 2, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Addison D. Oliver II, age 62, on Monday, December 2, 2024 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1962 to the late Addison Davis Oliver and Lona Lee Alcorn. He enjoyed several hobbies including cars, archery, hunting, trapping, guns, fishing and being a stand up comic.

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Nov 30, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Chace Ellis, age 30, on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Georgetown, South Carolina. He was born June 25, 1994 to Louis (Rick) and Janie Ellis. Chace loved his family more than anything. He thoroughly enjoyed his cars, his Audi, his Camaro and rice rocket. In addition to his parents, Rick and Janie...

Nov 28, 2024

Ruth Elaine Bowling Earnest passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born into the loving home of David Atkins Bowling, Father, and Eva Ruth Blevins Bowling, Mother, on October 8, 1938 in Shady Valley, TN. She attended Shady Valley School and graduated from Johnson County High School in 1956. She also graduated from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk,...

Nov 21, 2024

Harold Phillip Dingus, our Phil, Daddio, Phil Father, beloved partner, brother, son, and friend, died peacefully on Thursday, November 21st, 2024, at age 68 — far too soon.

Born in Abingdon, Virginia, he was joined later by his little sister, Suzie. He read the whole World Book set as just a boy with his pet beagle Jubilee...

Nov 14, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of “Cookie” Jean Bass, age 80, on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Elizabethton. She was born June 16, 1944 to the late Conley David Poole and Hattie Smith Poole. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Ray Bass, Sr. She was a small business owner and...

Nov 8, 2024

Kaylene "Faye" Trivette Reece passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 in Winston Salem, North Carolina following a short illness and hospitalization. She was born November 14, 1934 in Zionville, North Carolina to Charles Trivette and Myrtle Eggers Trivette. She wed Norman Berl Reece (passed in 1980). They lived for a while in Fort Jackson, SC and many years in Cleveland,...

Nov 5, 2024

Sherry Diane Campbell Stout, age 65 of Laurel Bloomery TN, went to be with Jesus on November 5, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. She was born October 9th, 1959 in Mountain City, TN, to the late Preacher Clyde Campbell and Della Gentry Campbell.

In the Spring of 1978, Sherry was invited on a first...

Nov 5, 2024

Spencer “Sonny” Sylvester Souder of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, age 78, went to be with Jesus our Lord and Savior on November 5th, 2024, after a long fight with cancer due to his military service-connected disabilities. As he wanted, he passed away at home with his wife beside him. He faithfully attended Pleasant Home Baptist Church where he loved his...

Nov 4, 2024

Marian Sciborski, age 89, of Mountain City, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at her residence.

It was Marian's wish to be cremated and no formal service held.

Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.huxlilpfordfh.com

Hux & Lipford Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Sciborski Family....

Oct 27, 2024

Terry Lee Davis, age 63, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born January 1, 1961 to Frank Davis and the late Mary Sue Greer Peck.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason Davis.

Terry enjoyed working on cars, riding motorcycles, and spending time with...

Oct 26, 2024

Gene Cousins, age 83, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away October, 26, 2024 at his residence.  He was born May 8, 1941 to the late Forrest Julian Cousins and Estelle Ard Cousins.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Shanda Cousins.

Gene started his commendable career in the United States Navy.  ...

Oct 25, 2024

Boyd E. Dunn, age 83, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 in Franklin Woods Hospital.  He was born February 9, 1941 in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late Cecil Dunn and Mary Dunn.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Bridgette Dunn; sister, Jean Jennings and two brothers, Lane Dunn...

Oct 25, 2024

Rodney Joe Eller, age 49, of Mountain City, Tennessee and resided in Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away October 25, 2024 in Anderson County, Tennessee from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky March, 4, 1975 to Kathy Eller Campbell.  He was preceded in death his father, Joe Eller; brother, Joe Joe Eller; a special nephew,...