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Howard "Keith" Guy
Sep 16, 2026
Howard "Keith" Guy, age 62, passed away September 16, 2026.
A funeral service for Keith will be conducted at 2:00 pm at Piney Grove/Poga Church of Christ with Dean Estep to officiate. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. We will then go in procession to the church for the service....
Lawrence Carl Seybold, Jr.
Jul 15, 2026
Lawrence Carl Seybold, Jr.
Nov 3, 1934 - July 15, 2026
Larry met our mother when he was 26. She was divorced with 4 children and would not be able to have any further children. He adopted the two youngest, Nikki and Doug. The two older boys, Lee and Kurt, were in their teen years and weren't sure about being adopted at...
Candace Ann Copeland
Sep 21, 2026
Candace Ann Phelps-Copeland age 43, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away at 1:48 a.m. on September 21, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center. When she left this world, she was surrounded by the immense love of her family, with her sister/mother-figure Joann, her sister Glory, her brother-in-law Ben Arledge, and her fiancé Kevin Collins closely by her side.
Candace was born...
Reba Iona Stanley
Sep 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Reba Iona Canter Stanley
June 28, 1939 – September 19, 2026
Reba Iona Canter Stanley, age 87, of Zionville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 19, 2026.
Reba was born on June 28, 1939, in Todd, North Carolina, to the late Arvil Dellet Canter and Lillie Grace Hodgson.
To know Reba was to know her smile....
Richard (Dick) L. Dionne
Sep 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we tell of the passing of Richard (Dick) L. Dionne on 16 September 2026 at his home in Mountain city. He is survived by his wife, Nella, of 46 years, his son Albert J. Dionne (Irina), his daughter Dianne Kennedy (Matthew), Nella's son Robert W. Chambers (Frankie), and sister Sharon Richards. He has 4...
Teddy Chris Morley
Sep 12, 2026
Teddy Chris Morley, age 66, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home, following a brief battle with cancer, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was born September 13, 1959, in Mountain City, Tn, and was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Claude Morley and mother, Bettye Payne Gentry Morley.
He is survived by his wife of 17...
Terry Lee Brown
Sep 11, 2026
Terry Lee Brown, age 49, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was born September 20, 1976, in Boone, North Carolina, to Linda Gaye Williams Brown and Daniel Steve Brown. He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick Ethan Brown, and brother, Daniel Scott Brown.
Terry was a man who enjoyed staying busy, helping others, and...
Teresa Carleen Fox
Sep 10, 2026
Teresa Carleen Fox of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 9th surrounded by the love of her family.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Fox; her three children and their spouses, whom she loved as her own: Travis McCloud (Cassie); Kristin McCloud (Herb); and Nicholas McCloud (Brandi), all of Butler, Tennessee.
She was an incredibly proud grandmother to eight grandchildren:...
Johnny Golden South
Sep 4, 2026
Johnny Golden South, born September 11, 1962, passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 63.
Johnny was a hardworking man who spent his entire working life logging lumber. Outside of work, he enjoyed the things that brought him happiness. He had a deep love for drag racing, enjoyed fishing and spending time around animals, and especially enjoyed watching...
Barbara J Wilson
Aug 30, 2026
Barbara J. Wilson, age 91, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 30, 2026. She was born March 13, 1935 to the late Herbert Hawley and Erma Weddle Hawley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Tommy Fred Wilson, and brothers, Russell Hawley and Denny...
Earnest Wayne Helton
Aug 27, 2026
Earnest Wayne Helton, 88, went to his Heavenly Home on August 27, 2026.
Earnest was preceded in death by his parents, Wes and Syble Helton; his brothers, Bill, Frank, Harold, and Alvis; his sisters, Jeraldine Morgan and Mona Barbrow; and his beloved wife of 58 years, Minnie Helton.
Earnest is survived by his devoted daughter, Anita Fritts (Mike); grandchildren, Heather Perkins (Nicholas)...
Dolly Parton
Aug 25, 2026
Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved and influential figures in American music, died peacefully in Nashville on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80.
Born on January 19, 1946, in the hills of East Tennessee, Parton rose from humble beginnings in the Smoky Mountains to become a global icon. Over a career spanning more than six decades, she earned...
John David "Dave" Lunceford
Aug 24, 2026
John David “Dave” Lunceford, 64, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on August 24, 2026.
Dave was born on June 16, 1962, in Mountain City, Tennessee, to the late Gordie and Clara Lunceford. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud Pawpaw, brother, friend, mentor, and dedicated servant to his community.
Dave shared 43 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife,...
Steve Cornette
Aug 21, 2026
Steve Cornette, 79, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. Born on November 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Harley Marvin Cornette and Doxie Ireland Ward Cornette. Steve was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Forrester Cornette and his beloved son, Anthony Cornette.
A skilled carpenter, Steve had a remarkable talent for building...
Dr. John Jack Whitlock
Aug 16, 2026
Dr. John “Jack” Whitlock age 78 of Boone passed away August 16, 2026.
Dr. Whitlock’s medical career from graduation to the present was spent first in Mountain City, Tennessee, then in Boone, North Carolina. He never for one moment wanted to serve or live anywhere else. He was surrounded by good decent people and in one of the most beautiful places.
A...
Audrey Kay Bennett Leonard
Aug 16, 2026
Audrey Kay Bennett, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, passed away leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Audrey was preceded in death by her father, Roy Bennett Sr.
Left to cherish her memories are her mother, Shirley Avery Bennett Hyder; her brother, Roy Bennett Jr.; her...
Rondull Roark
Aug 15, 2026
Rondull Roark, age 88, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away August 15, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Roark.
A private burial was held.
Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family through our website at www.huxlipfordfh.com.
Hux & Lipford Funeral Home 300 W. Main St. Mountain City, TN
Ricky Alan Palmer
Aug 14, 2026
Ricky Alan Palmer, age 40, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1986 to Robert Kiefer and Cherryl Palmer Kiefer. He was preceded in death by his son, Jayden Lott
Ricky was a plumber by trade and took great pride in his work. He was a hardworking man who...
Joe Gary Bell
Aug 7, 2026
"Love you more"
Joe Gary Bell, age 82, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 7, 2026.
Joe was born on October 25, 1943, to the late Mattie Lee Runions Bell and William Clinton Bell.
On November 5, 1960, he married his best friend and the love of his life, Joan K. Armstrong. Together, they shared 65 beautiful years of devotion and...
Thelma Holman
Aug 3, 2026
Thelma Holman passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on February 26, 1949, Thelma’s life was a testament to quiet strength, unwavering devotion to family, and steadfast kindness that touched all who knew her. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Glenn Holman Sr., who stood by her side through life’s joys and...
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