Sidney Elmer Phipps, age 83, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia.  Mr. Phipps was the son of the late Roley and Alma Phipps. He was a lifelong resident of Clintwood and a 1960 graduate of Clintwood High School. Mr. Phipps was a member of Lick Fork Freewill Baptist Church. He was employed by Clintwood Garment Company and retired after 35 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jackie Phipps; his sister, Frances Holyfield and two infant sisters, Zona Marlene Phipps and Virginia Lee Phipps.

Survivors include his wife, Mavis Phipps of Clintwood; two daughters, Stephanie Phipps Harrison of Clintwood and Tammy Hawkins and Raymond of Coeburn; two sisters, Jequita Smith of Wise and Veronica Fulkerson of Kingsport, Tennessee; grandson Isaac Hawkins several nieces, nephews and other relatives; special friend, Kelly French.

The family will receive friends Sunday, September 21st, 5 pm at Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will begin at 7 pm with Don Barnes and Mike Gulley officiating. Family and friends are requested to meet at Clintwood Funeral Home on Monday, September 22nd at 11:30 am to proceed to Phipps Memorial Cemetery, Main Street, Clintwood, where a graveside service will be conducted at 12 Noon. Pallbearers will be Shawn Phipps, Daniel Phipps, Elijah Phipps, Randal Phipps, Mike Yates, Danny Powers and Donnie Mullins.