James A. Sherman Lipford

James married Sarah Caroline May about 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of George Washington May and Martha Jane Alfred) was born in Nov 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Avery married Minnie M. about 1919. Minnie was born on 11 Apr 1901; died on 11 Jul 1977 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Trivette Family Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clinton married Edith Forest Snyder on 21 Aug 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edith (daughter of Noah Snyder and Stella (Snyder)) was born about 1915 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 24 Feb 2010 in Sussex County, , , Delaware. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estel married Nell (Lipford) in 1930. Nell was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Barbara Jean Gentry. Barbara (daughter of Garnet Albert Gentry and Living) was born about 1940; died on 24 Apr 2012; was buried in Trivette Family Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ora L. May, age 70, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Ora was born on November 2, 1950 to the late Clint Lipford and Edith Lipford Segnor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael May; mother-in-law, Carrie May; sister, Carolyn Conway; brothers, Larry Lipford, Dale Lipford, Delbert Lipford, Roy Gene Lipford and special nephew, Mark Potter.

Ora was a dedicated wife of 47 years and a loving mother and grandmother who was a devoted Christian that loved the Lord and her family, especially her only grandson, Philip. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. She loved her church, church family, and ladies circle. Her hobbies included encouraging others on Facebook and the color by number game on her phone.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Linda May Hammons and husband Darrell, Freida May Gwinn and husband Keith; sisters, Mary Dunn, Gladys Wade; brother, Jay Snyder; grandson, Philip Dugger; nieces and nephews who were more like siblings, Reta Eller, Wanda LaGamba, Eric Potter, Johnny Potter, Luke Potter, and several other nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Central Baptist Church. The funeral service followed at 7:00 with Pastors Rick Thomason and Shannon Courtner officiating. The graveside service and burial were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Reece Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clay Neely, Brandon Dunn, Larry Dunn, Scottie May, Luke Poteet, and Josh Poteet. Honorary pallbearers were Marvin Arney, Tim Lipford, Ronnie Lipford, Eddie Lipford and Jon Mink.

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Lucille Johnson, age 83 of Mountain City, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her home. Lucille was born on March 19, 1937 to Estel Lipford and Nell Lipford. In addition to her parents Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Johnson, sons, Anthony Johnson and Robert Lee Johnson, granddaughter, Reba Michelle Harper, great-grandchildren, Riley Edmisten and Dominic Johnson, sister, Jessie Caldwell, brothers, Wayne, Harold and Blaine Lipford.

Lucille was a collector of anything connected with Roosters. She enjoyed cooking and canning but most of all she truly enjoyed her grandchildren and will be missed by all. Lucille was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories included her children, Linda Harper and husband Dean, Angie Edmisten and husband Steve, Missy Hightower and husband David; sons, Lloyd Johnson, William Johnson and wife Janet, Aaron Johnson; daughter-in-law, Janice Johnson; sisters, Carlene Courtner and husband Lynn and Mary Dunn, brother, Billy Lipford and wife Margaret, grandchildren, Bobby Johnson, Susan Johnson, Shannon Harper, Joe Johnson, Rosanna Eggers, Charity Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Greggory Johnson, Michael Price, Reba Blevins, Gloria Newsome, Nikki Beam, Crystal Roark, David Hightower, Jennifer Hightower, Daniel Hightower, Matthew Hightower, Erica Hightower, and Ethan Hightower, forty three great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, special family Mary Alice Herdman and Dot Canter.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Mountain City Funeral Home from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Eugene Ward and Dean Harper officiating. Graveside service held and burial will follow at the Johnson-Lewis Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Johnson Jr., Joseph Johnson Sr., Ray Eggers, Dave Hightower, Daniel Hightower, Greggory Johnson, Matthew Hightower, Ethan Hightower, Eli Beam, Billy Caldwell, Ricky Courtner, Gregory Jones, and Coy Lipford. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Johnson, Lloyd Johnson, Clayton Johnson, Roger Caldwell, Billy Lipford, Steve Edmisten, Dean Harper, David Hightower, Aaron Johnson, Andrew Beam, Shannon Harper, Bobby Johnson and Lynn Courtner.

Reba married Earl Smith Johnson on 23 Aug 1955 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Earl (son of James W.I. Johnson and Lillie Belle Reece) was born on 29 Sep 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 2013 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Johnson-Lewis Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Tommy Jack Lipford, on December 22, 2022. He was born March 1, 1961 to the late Fred Lipford and Barbara Gentry Lipford.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan.

Tommy is survived by his sons, Brandon (Angie) of Damascus VA and Chris (Kelsey) of Mountain City, TN; brother , Wayne (Aril) Lipford; grandchild, Gage Lipford; several nephews; Special friends, Blair Lambert and Melissa Gentry also survive.

It was his wish to be cremated and no formal service held.

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Lloyd Ray Johnson age 64, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, TN. He was born in Banner Elk, NC on August 16, 1956 to the late Earl Johnson and Lucille Lipford Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Anthony Johnson and Lee Johnson.

Lloyd loved hunting and fishing. He liked to go to the lake and he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.

Those left to cherish his memories include his daughter, Susan Johnson and Steven Luchini; son, Bobby Johnson and husband Jhon Agudelo; sisters, Missy Hightower and husband David, Angie Edmisten and husband Steve, Linda Harper and husband Dean; brother, Willie Johnson and wife Janet; grandchild, Charles Johnson and wife Rachel; great grandchild, Owen Johnson; sister-in-law, Janice Johnson; special niece, Jennifer Hightower and Greg and their daughter Paisleigh(squirrel) Jones; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Charles Johnson to speak. The graveside service and burial will immediately follow at Johnson-Lewis Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Johnson, Steven Luchini, Darnel Lane, Joe Johnson, David Hightower Jr, Daniel Hightower, Matthew Hightower, and Micah Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Jones, Billy Caldwell, Lynn Courtner, Randy Smith, Billy Ray Icenhour, and John Agudelo.

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Robert Lee Johnson, age 60 of Mountain City, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, June 30, 2020 at his home. Lee was born on January 18, 1960 to Earl and Lucille Johnson in West Grove, PA. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Johnson and entered heaven’s gates meeting his babies he never met on this earth.

Lee was a one of a kind man who would give you the coat off of his back. There was no greater love than he had for his wife and children. Lee was a loving husband for almost 43 years and the greatest Husband, Daddy, and Pawpaw one could ever ask for. He was a brother, a son, an uncle, a friend, an everlasting light in everyone’s life that will never be forgotten.

Those left to cherish his memories included his wife of almost 43 years, Janice Johnson; daughter, Rosanna Lucille Johnson Eggers and husband Ray; granddaughters, Shaleah, Shyanna, Chloe, Channah Eggers; son, Joseph Lee Johnson Sr. and wife Whitney; grandsons, Joseph Lee Johnson Jr., Clayton Lee Johnson, Tyler Fletcher; granddaughters, Lillie Johnson, Chailyn Johnson, Maddison Johnson, Gracie Johnson; mother, Lucille Johnson; sisters, Linda Harper and husband Dean, Angie Edmisten and husband Steve, Missy Hightower and husband David; brothers, Lloyd Johnson, William Johnson and wife Janet, Aaron Johnson; brother-in-law, Bob Price; several nieces, nephews, and his dog, Piper, that was always by his side.

There will be a private graveside service held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Johnson-Lewis Family Cemetery with Pastor Frank Rash officiating. Pallbearers will be Joseph Johnson Jr., Joseph Johnson Sr., Ray Eggers, Dave Hightower, Daniel Hightower, Greggory Johnson, Billy Caldwell, Ricky Courtner, Gregory Jones, and Coy Lipford. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Johnson, Lloyd Johnson, Clayton Johnson, Steve Edmisten, Dean Harper, David Hightower, Aaron Johnson, and Bob Price.

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Larry Anthony Johnson, age 54, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. He was born on February 5, 1962 to Lucille Johnson and the late Earl S. Johnson. In addition to his father, Anthony was preceded in death by a grandson, Dominique Johnson.

Anthony was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed ginseng hunting and fishing. Anthony also enjoyed watching westerns. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Anthony is survived by his mother, Reba Lucille Johnson; daughter, Charity Carrillo; sons: Christopher Johnson and girlfriend Samantha Jones, Gregory Johnson and Aaron Johnson and wife Mistee; loving ex-wife, Mary Alice Herdman; grandchildren: Fantasia Garland, Zachary Garland, Gabbrielle Robbins, Travis Waspi, Isaac Johnson, Aaron Johnson Jr., Hailey Johnson and Ember Johnson; sisters: Linda Harper and husband Willard, Angela Edmisten and husband Steve and Melissa Hightower and husband David; brothers: Lloyd Johnson, Robert L. Johnson and wife Janice and William Johnson and wife Janet.

The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Gene Ward officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Johnson-Lewis Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Johnson, David A. Hightower, David L. Hightower, Matthew Hightower, Scotty Robbins, Daniel Hightower, Charles Johnson, Darnell Lane and Ethan Hightower. Honorary pallbearers are all of his special friends.