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Mar 10, 2025

RUTH SIMCOX NORRIS - November 22, 1923 – March 10, 2025

Jennie Ruth Simcox Norris, age 101, died on March 10, 2025 at Twin Lakes Retirement Community in Burlington, NC. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 15, from 12:30 to 1:45PM, with funeral to follow at 2:00PM in the Charles B....

Mar 4, 2025

Tony Kay Jennings, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, went to be with his Lord and savior on March 4th, 2025.  He passed away peacefully in his home after battling cancer.  Tony was born in Mountain City, TN October 28th, 1948, to Clyde Jennings and Maebell Cornett Jennings, and was the baby of 15 children.  Being the...

Mar 1, 2025

Barbara Forrester, age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.  She was born May 12, 1946 to the late Clarence Morefield and Belle Jenkins Morefield.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Forrester and grandson, Steven Brown.

Barbara was a machine operator at Burlington Industries and...

Feb 26, 2025

Arch Burton Kennedy, III, a native of Westlake, died at age 71 on Feb. 26, 2025 near his son’s home in North Carolina.

Burt was born in Jennings, Louisiana to mother Ruth Waltrip Kennedy (Zachary, LA) and father Arch Burton Kennedy, Jr (dec.). He is survived by his mother, wife, brother, sister, two daughters, one son, and...

Feb 16, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Barbara A. Owens, age 87, on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Lillian J Beverly; her daughter, Phyllis Ashley and her son, Thomas (Tommy) Owens.

Barbara was a mother, sister aunt, friend,...

Feb 15, 2025

Carol Spillers Hopkins, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia on her 77th birthday in Jefferson, NC, on February 15, 2025. Carol was preceded in death by her dear parents, Mary Eunice Spillers and Williams Thomas Spillers, and her sister, Mary Warren.

She is survived by her devoted...

Feb 4, 2025

Robert Stedman GreeverFebruary 19, 1951 – February 4, 2025

Robert Stedman Greever, born on February 19, 1951, in Mountain City, TN, passed away on February 4, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was the beloved son of Betty Madron Greever and James Stedman Greever.

Robert was a man of kindness, strength, and deep devotion...

Feb 3, 2025

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Margaret Alice Ferguson, 77, crossed over peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday February 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 14,1947 to Gwen and...

Feb 2, 2025

Lisa Eller, age 60, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Johnson county Community Hospital.  She was born October 10 1964 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Frank Eller and Norma Jean Eastridge Eller.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Greg Eller and Travis Eller and a sister in law, Miok...

Jan 31, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Lee Blevins Poe, age 65, entered her heavenly home on January 31, 2025. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Brenda was born April 24, 1959, in West Grove, Pennsylvania to Edward and Betty Mahaffey Blevins.

Brenda met the love of her life, Dennis Ray Poe, while visiting family in North Carolina, and they...

Jan 31, 2025

Erlene "Dean" Garland, age 82, entered her eternal home Friday, January 31, 2025 following an extended illness.  Erlene was born in Carter County January 25, 1943 to Wiley and Faye Isaacs Hatley.   In addition to her parents, Erlene was preceded in eternity by her husband of 32 years, Barton Garland; her father in law and mother in law, Garrison...

Jan 29, 2025

Tina Annette Glover, age 50, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away January 29, 2025, at her residence. She was born February 18, 1974, to the late Perry Jennings and Lois Ann Dunn Jennings.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jason Glover.

Tina was a case manager for Frontier Health, and...

Jan 28, 2025

Mr. Michael Scott Roberts, age 54 of Mountain City, TN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025 at Johnson County Community Hospital.

He was born on September 19, 1970 in Boone, NC to the late James Earl Roberts and Doris Jean Pardue Roberts. He had worked in the service industry for most of his life...

Jan 25, 2025

Mary Ellen Conway, age 68, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Greene Cemetery with Joe Herman officiating.

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

Hux & Lipford Funeral Home is honored...

Jan 19, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Joy A. Wolfe, age 71, at Johnston Memorial Hospital on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born January 5, 1954 to the late Dessie Maude Gentry. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Wolfe; two brothers: Jim Gentry and Ed Gentry; and one sister:...

Jan 19, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marshall Clyde (Mark) Roberts age 59 of Mountain City, Tennessee on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his residence.  He was born April 16, 1965 to the late J.L. Roberts and the late Betty Jean Stout Roberts.

Mark was a member of Doe Valley Baptist Church.  He was a very...

Jan 18, 2025

Carl South Obituary Mr. Johnny Carl South, better known as “Carl”, age 92, of Warrensville passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Minster David Lyalls and Rev. James Simons officiating. Carl will be laid to rest in the...

Jan 17, 2025

Betty Estle Hodge Lewis graduated into the arms of her Lord Jesus January17, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born May 20, 1932 in Mountain City, TN to Lester and Jane (Dunn) Hodge. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Nolan Bruce Hodge and grandparents George and Lottie Dunn, and Link and Clara Hodge....

Jan 16, 2025

Brenda Joy Pass entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born May 22, 1953 to the late Vaught Grindstaff and Betty Sullivan Grindstaff.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Pass; son, Jamie Pass; brother, Joe David Grindstaff and grandchild, Susan Ibarra...

Jan 15, 2025

Carter Isaacs moved on to a home in Heaven on January 15, 2025 at the age of 94. Born on March 13, 1930 in Carter County, Tennessee (the inspiration for his middle name) to Ben and Flora Gregg Isaacs, Carter grew up along the banks of the Watauga River in Johnson County. He often recalled that his first paying job...