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Apr 27, 2024

J D Arnold, age 88, of Mountain City, TN passed away on April 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Johnson County, Tennessee on January 10, 1936 to the late Clarence and Alice Snyder Arnold.  In addition to his parents, JD was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Arnold, and sisters: Arzella Combs, Hallie Greer, Ruth...

Apr 25, 2024

Rosalee  Eller, age 92, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away April 25, 2024 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.  She was born  May 7, 1931 to the late James  and Georgia Laws.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Eller; son, Reford Eller; several brothers and sisters and a granddaughter, Angie Eller....

Apr 24, 2024

Raymond “Buddy” Duval, age 72, of Butler, TN, passed away on April 24, 2024 at his residence. Buddy was born July 22, 1951 in North Tonawanda, NY to Louis R. Duval and Jane Antonelli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Diane Duck; brother, Joe Duval; and sister Catherine Smolen.

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Apr 22, 2024

Thomas C. Dyson, 81, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away at home on April 22, 2024, and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was the oldest son of Thomas C. Dyson, Sr., and Grace A. Taylor of Mountain City, TN. Thomas was a faithful husband of Nancy Lee Sipple, who preceded him in death by...

Apr 19, 2024

Christopher D. Wilson, age 50, of Mountain city, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.  He was born August 25, 1973 in Boone, NC to Donna Wilson.

Christopher had a love for animals and the great outdoors.  He enjoyed hunting ginseng, collecting eagles, and spending time with his family and friends.

In...

Apr 17, 2024

Billy D. Taylor, age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in the Mountain City Care Center.  He was born January 25, 1946 to the late Louis J. Taylor and Gladys Taylor.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Taylor and brother, Kenny Taylor. Billy was president...

Apr 14, 2024

Randy Lee Woods age 55, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.  He was born January 23, 1969 to the late Jim woods and Linda Laws Woods.

Randy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and working on cars.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Jennifer Norris; daughter,...

Apr 13, 2024

Mary Alice Norris, age 83, of Mountain City, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2024. She was born September 13, 1940 to the late John B. Snyder and Lee Wolfe Snyder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Norris: brother, Freddie Snyder and nephew in law, Jeff Shaw. Mary Alice...

Apr 7, 2024

Richard Dean Farthing, born on February 14, 1944, to Edgar and Jeanive Combs Farthing went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 7, 2024.  He enjoyed being outdoors and piddling with his trucks and motorcycles.  Riding with his family and friends and hanging out with his special dog, Cricket was his favorite pastimes.  He enjoyed gospel...

Apr 4, 2024

Alita Carballo Barnett age 65, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 4, 2024.  She was born in Dumagete, Philippines on January 3, 1959 to the late Francisco Carballo and Eulalia Castro Carballo.  In addition to her father she was preceded in death by four brothers.

Alita was  employed by  Walmart.  She enjoyed collecting household items, singing and dancing...

Apr 4, 2024

John D. Davis, Sr of Mountain City, TN, passed away on April 4, 2024 at the age of 90.  He is survived by his wife, Wanda Mullins Davis, son John (Terri), granddaughters, Kelly and Holly Davis, brother, Morris Davis, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.  He is predeceased by his father, William C. Davis of Damascus, VA, and mother,...

Mar 31, 2024

Rita Regine age 92, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at her residence.

It was Rita's wishes to be cremated and no formal services held.

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

Hux & Lipford Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Regine family.

Mar 27, 2024

Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.  Matthew 25:21

Carl Mast age 89, of Mountain City, TN.  went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  In addition to his parents, Ferd Mast and Carrie Mast, he was preceded in...

Mar 19, 2024

Karen Jean Fishnick ,age 76, of Oak Street, Mountain City,  passed away Tuesday, march 19, 2024 at the Mountain City Care Center.

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

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

Hux & Lipford Funeral Home is honored...

Mar 15, 2024

Bertha Ellen Hutchinson, age 100, passed away peacefully in Maryville, TN on March 15, 2024. She was born on June 17, 1923 in Johnson County, TN to her parents, Everett and Grace Sluder.

She was a very active member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. In addition, she had a...

Mar 14, 2024

Jimmie (James) Ray Mink, 88—father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, friend—was called Homeon Thursday March 14th of 2024. Ray spent a lifetime of military service in multiple capacities and in various locations domestically and overseas: Ft. Meade Maryland, Walker AFB New Mexico, Grissom AFB Indiana, Knoxville, Tennessee, as well as Germany, France, Japan, Australia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Azores, Greenland,...

Mar 13, 2024

Mrs. Diane Carol Bumgardner Icenhour, 57, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at her residence, following a period of declining health. Diane was born on October 26, 1966 in Ashe County to Lena Mae Maine Bumgardner and the late Steve Carroll Bumgardner. She was employed as a sewer for Carpenter Furniture in Hickory and attended...

Mar 12, 2024

Norma Mae Brown Barnett gained her wings on March 12, 2024, on her 41st birthday.  She was born March 12, 1983 to Delores Brown and the late George Brown, who gained his wings in 2009.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Ryleigh Faye Barnett; her daddy, George Brown; maternal grandparents, Jake and Cora Lee...

Mar 12, 2024

Glenda McCulloch, age 55, passed away after a long and courageous fight on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at MUSC. Her family was with her when she was called into heaven. Glenda was born on April 30, 1968, in Banner Elk, NC to the late Clifton and Geneva Worley. How do we sum up a life well lived in a few...

Mar 9, 2024

Benny Ivan Dunn left us to join our heavenly father on March 9th, 2024 after a sudden illness. He was 70 years old.

Benny was born on February 17th, 1954 in Mountain City, TN to Charles & Blanche Hartman Dunn. He was the fourth oldest out of 9 children and grew up as a loving brother to...