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William Dean Winters

Jun 16, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of William Dean Winters, age 60, on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1962, to the late Eula Mae Winters in Mountain City, Tennessee. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Joe Winters; brother n law, John Forrester;...

Todd Macrae

Jun 14, 2023

Todd Patrick MacRae age 63 passed away June 14, 2023 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. He was born September 27, 1959 to the late Paul Allen MacRae and Peggy Lou Carroll of Overland Park, Kansas.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his service dog, Belle.

Todd was a United States Air...

Shirley Ann Fritts

Jun 9, 2023

Shirley Ann Fritts, age 69 of Butler, Tennessee passed away on June 9, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Shirley was born in Carter County, Tennessee to the late Howard and Juanita Cole Campbell. In addition to her parents, She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack Campbell, John Campbell, June Campbell, Jim Campbell, Mack...

Michael Watson

Jun 8, 2023

Michael "Mike" Watson, age 57, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.   He was born October 29,1965 to the late Odas H. Watson and Annette Reece Watson of Shady Valley, Tennessee.

Mike was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved his animals, especially his cat....

George Patrick Simon

Jun 7, 2023

George Simon, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in the Watauga Medical Center.  He was born on July 1,1962 in Freeport, NY to the late George F Simon and Margaret Moher Simon of Todd, North Carolina.

George was a United States Navy Veteran, having served in the Seabees. He was a member of Saint...

Ricky Tester

Jun 3, 2023

Richard Andrew Tester, age 60, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Banner Elk, NC on August 24, 1962 to the late Andrew Tester and Margaret Owens Tester.

Richard enjoyed his ham radio, CB radio, growing plants, taking his dog, Chi-Chi for rides and was a member of Calvary Baptist...

Michael Stein

Jun 2, 2023

Michael Stein, age 62 passed away on June 2,2023 at his residence.  He was born April 15,1961 the late Larry Stein and Norma Dawson Stein.

Michael enjoyed fishing, classic rock and hanging out with his dog, Gizmo.

Those left to cherish his memory include his girl friend, Joy Turel; stepmom, Paula Larsen; son, Chirs Stein;...

Dayton Delbert Shoemake

May 27, 2023

Dayton Delbert Shoemake, age 89, left his residence in Mountain City, TN to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 27, 2023

Dayton was born on October 1,1933 in Ashe County but made Mountain City his home for most of his life.  He was a United States Army Veteran (having served during the Korean Conflict) and a retired...

Thomas Phil Crosswhite

May 20, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Thomas Phil Crosswhite, age 74, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Morganton, North Carolina. He was born November 30,1948 in Shady Valley, Tennessee to the late Elmer Wade Crosswhite and Mina Lou Owens Crosswhite. Thomas was a graduate of Johnson County High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a...

Wayne Bradley Wright

May 14, 2023

WAYNE BRADLEY WRIGHT 12-03-1952 05-14-2023

Wayne passed away peacefully Sunday May 14, 2023. He was taken fast with a massive aggressive cancer.

Wayne was born in Conneaut, Ohio. He spent his childhood in or around Jamestown, New York. He married his wife Lori in Florida in 1996 and were married 26 1/2 yrs. He worked...

Richard B. (Rick) Poteet

May 9, 2023

Richard B. (Rick) Poteet, age 68 of Crossroads drive in Mountain city, passed away Tuesday, May 9,2023 in the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North Carolina.  Rick was born in Charleston, South Carolina on December 22,1954 to the late R.H. Poteet and Shirley Taylor Poteet. He was a truck driver for many years. He loved rodeos, golf, going to...

Paul Payne

May 6, 2023

Mr. Lowell Paul Payne, better known as “Paul”, aged 85 of the Forge Creek Community passed away Saturday, May 6, at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Nelson Chapel Baptist Church with preachers Sam Icenhour and Mike McNutt officiating.  A military graveside service accorded by the Johnson County Honor...

Barbara Howard

May 4, 2023

Barbara Howard, age 83, of Laurel Bloomery, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 4,2023, at her home surrounded by family. Barbara was born on May 25, 1939, in Ashe County, NC, to the late Raymond and Opal Roark Shelton. In additional to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dana Howard, brother John...

Annie Wallace

Apr 30, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Annie Wallace, age 83, on Sunday, April 30,2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born April 1,1940 to the late Elbert Watson and Bonnie Main Watson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers, C.J., Marshall and Ed Phillips, Doran, Elbert Lewis, Johnny, Odas,...

Belle Ragan

Apr 30, 2023

Mammaw’s work here is done.  Jesus called her home on April 30, 2023.  We have no doubt it was a glorious reunion with family and friends she hadn’t seen in a long time.  We are joyful that Mammaw is home, but we are heartbroken we couldn’t keep her here a little longer.

Anna Belle Donnelly Ragan was...

Geu Lee

Apr 26, 2023

Geu Lee, age 78, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.huxlipfordfh.com

Ron Reece

Apr 21, 2023

DAD In Loving Memory of You.

You held my hand when I was small, you caught me when I fell, The hero of my childhood and of latter years as well. Every time I think of you, my heart just fills with pride and though I'll...