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Oct 10, 2022

Stacey Grindstaff Collins, 50, passed away on October 10, 2022.

Born in Pahokee, Florida, and raised in Belle Glade, Stacey was the daughter of Paul and Barbara Grindstaff. She graduated from Glades Day School in 1990 and went on to attend the University of Central Florida, where she was a proud majorette for four years. She earned her degree in criminology...

Jun 10, 2025

Larry P Wilson, age 79, of Ackerson Creek Road, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Lakebridge, in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Services will be announced on Wednesday June 11, 2025.

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

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Jun 1, 2025

Mao Xiong, age 78, of Morganton, NC passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. A graveside service will be conducted on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Park in Mountain City, TN. 

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

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Jun 1, 2025

Annie Main, age 88 of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away June 1, 2025 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 11, 1938 to the late Tivis Pridemore and Lettie Baumgardner.  She was preceded in death by her late husband, Carson Main of 72 years; nine brothers and sisters and grandchildren, Joshua Dillard, Johnny Blevins...

May 29, 2025

Helen Louise Hagler, age 80, of Roanoke, Virginia and formally of Tennessee, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025.  She was born June 25, 1944 to the late Lester Hughes Roten and Kathleen Roark Roten.

Those left to cherish her memories include her children, Ava Hagler and Randel Hagler and five grandchildren.

In honoring Helen's wish,...

May 22, 2025

Barbara Greer Gindstaff, a woman of quiet strength, enduring love, and creative spirit, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on September 5, 1934 in Mountain City, Tennessee, Barbara was the beloved daughter of Walker Fred Greer and Annis McQueen Greer. One of nine children, she grew up cherishing the values of faith, family,...

May 22, 2025

Roberta Catherine Privette, age 67, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her residence.  She was born September 17, 1957 in Banner Elk, NC to the late Allan Robinson and Evelyn Chloe Garland.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Homer Robinson and two sisters, Burlia Harrington and Hilda Henson.

Roberta...

May 13, 2025

Lucy Lewis, age 83, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025.  She was born August 13, 1941 to the late Blaine McElyea and Mae Trivette Mcelyea.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Lewis.

Lucy was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.  She loved gardening, eating with...

May 7, 2025

Larry Carroll Dunn, age 58, of Plover, Wisconsin, and formally of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away May 7, 2025 at his home.  He was born April 23, 1967 to the late Bill Dunn and Charolotte Dunn Wallace.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Lillianna Carol; siblings, Jo Hoosier (Rick), Karen (Pedro), and Billie Jo...

May 3, 2025

Freddie C. Bays, born September 12, 1948, lost a lengthy battle with cancer on May 3, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie McFadden Bays Matheson; father, Ernest Howard Bays; step-father, Billy Hoover Matheson and two brothers, Benjamin Wiley and Jimmie Dale.

He is survived by one sister,...

Apr 28, 2025

J.D. Trivette, age 89, of Mountain City, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the residence of his daughter, Janie. He was born October 14, 1935 to the late John Trivette and Roann Johnson Trivette.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman Trivette and Ed Trivette; sisters, Christine Trivette and Ruth...

Apr 20, 2025

Billy Gene Eastridge, age 72 of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on April 20, 2025 at his residence. He was Born January 14, 1953 in Damascus, Virginia to the late Quincy Thomas Eastridge and Blanche Ann Eller Eastridge.

Billy was a carpenter.  He loved being in the mountains, studying timber, and talking about the Lord.

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Apr 16, 2025

James Carol Stout, age 66, of Mountain City, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

It was his wishes to be cremated and no formal services held.

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Apr 14, 2025

David Smith, age 73, passed into the next life while asleep in his home on a sunny afternoon. He was born in Pennington Gap, VA to the late Pearl and Cecil Smith. He attended Hiwassee College and ETSU. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older siblings, Sandra Kay Bloomer and Jerry Smith.

He...

Apr 13, 2025

Stacy J. Wilson, 83, of Nottingham, PA passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Born in Mountain City, TN, he was the son of the late Lola (Eggers) and Alfred Wilson. He was the founder and owner of Wilson's Hay & Straw and remained actively involved in the business until his illness. A loving father and...

Apr 9, 2025

Donna Fay Carpenter, Age 51, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center, surrounded by close family and friends.

She was born August 8, 1973 to the late Darlene and Edward Howard. She was proceeded in death by her paternal grandparents (Dave and Lula Howard) and maternal grandparents (Tom and Fay Laws)...

Mar 31, 2025

Carolyn Ilene Porter, age 76 went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31st, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born June 16th, 1948, to Will and Ruth Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Jackie Porter, sister Edith Price, an infant sister, brothers Jack Price, Bill Price Jr.,...

Mar 31, 2025

Marcella Ann Dunn, age 62, of Mountain City, TN passed away peacefully at her home.  She was born Mach 9, 1963 to the late Billy Jack Proffitt and Janice Poffitt Harper, who resides in Elizabethton, TN.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Derrick Dunn and brother, Jackie Proffitt.

Marcella was...

Mar 29, 2025

Randolph "Dockie" Dugger Jr., age 58, of Mountain City, TN, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his residence.  He was born July 29, 1966 to the late Randolph Dugger Sr. and Virginia Francis Erwin Dugger.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Aleckzadrian Dugger.

Dockie attended Corinth Baptist Church.  He...

Mar 27, 2025

Ricky L. Potter, age 63, of Mountain City, TN, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his residence.  He was born August, 16, 1961 to Roger Potter and Katherine Gambill Potter Osborne.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Ramirez and cousin, Jerry Gambill.

Ricky enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on four wheelers.

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