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Billy Joe Tester
Jan 11, 2026
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, a heart of gold stopped beating when Billy Joe Tester, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58.
He was born June 21, 1967, to Billy Joe Tester Sr. and Peggy Forrester Tester.
He was a man of God, of the Church of Christ faith and pastored a church in Maryland for several years before moving back...
Nicky McKinney
Jan 6, 2026
Nicky Ray McKinney, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee was met at the gate by his Heavenly Father on January 6th, 2026. Nicky was born to the late Arnold (Ray) McKinney and Bobbie Miller McKinney on August 28th, 1967. Nicky was a graduate of Cloudland High School.
Left to cherish his memories include the love of his life, Kimberly Mckinney, his children Hunter...
Boyd Larkin Hall
Jan 4, 2026
Boyd Larkin Hall, age 82, went to his final resting place on January 4, 2026. Boyd was born in Mountain City Tennessee on January 2, 1944. He served his country in the US Army stationed in Vietnam with an honorable discharge in 1971. His dedication to serving and loving our country was obvious. Boyd had a passion for singing, piano,...
Lesia Diane Cox
Jan 4, 2026
Lesia Diane Cox, age 62, of Creston, North Carolina, passed away on January 4, 2026. She was born July 14, 1963 to the late Jessie Lee Osborne and Marie Hodges Osborne. In additon to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Cox and a brother, Donnie Osborne.
Lesia had a variety of hobbies and interests that reflected...
Billy Ray Phillips
Dec 30, 2025
Billy Ray Phillips, 62, of Lansing, North Carolina passed away December 30, 2025 at his home. Born on October 7th, 1963, in Pennsylvania, Billy was son of the late Loisteen and Dean Philips and the grandson of Vestie and Ed Phillips and Carrie and John Horton.
Billy was the kind of man who never met a stranger. His door was always...
Samantha Snyder
Dec 30, 2025
Samantha Dawn Snyder, age 47 of Trade, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at her residence. She was born February 6, 1978 to Larry Snyder and the late Betty Sue Hamm.
Samantha enjoyed cooking, and listening to all genres of music. While she loved the excitement of gambling, even working at the WinStar in Oklahoma, nothing brought her more joy...
Margaret Lee Potter
Dec 27, 2025
Margaret Lee Potter, age 68, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her residence.
Margaret was the daughter of the late Eugene and Amanda Potter. She attended Cloudland High School. She was a member of Fork Mountain FWB but attended Victory Chapel in Mountain City, Tennessee. She enjoyed driving around, watching wrestling, Sci Fi movies and soap...
Helen Elizabeth Shepherd
Dec 25, 2025
Helen Elizabeth Shepherd (nee Ross), age 89 of Amherst, Ohio passed away Christmas morning, December 25, 2025. She was born August 22, 1936 in Barton City, Michigan. Mrs. Shepherd was a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church, Where she served the Lord in many capacities. She was a nurse and enjoyed caring for people. She had amazing skills in...
Vean Reynolds
Dec 24, 2025
Alice "Vean" Arnold Reynolds passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in Charlotte N.C. after a short hospital stay with family by her side. Vean was born on March 20,1934 in Shouns, TN to the late Kelly Arnold and Cliffe Phillips Arnold.In addition to her parents, Vean was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Odell Reynolds.Sisters: Rena Brown, Hester...
Cordelia O'Quinn
Dec 23, 2025
Cordelia Annie O'Quinn, age 72, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 in the Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 21, 1953.
Cordelia was a homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts.
It was cordelia's wishes to be cremated and no formal services held.
Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family at our website www.huxlipfordfh.com
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Richard Macy
Dec 21, 2025
Richard Macy, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on January 17, 1951 in Borden, Indiana.
His service to his country in the United States Army, where he achieved the rank of Specialist 4 before being honorably discharged, was a point of pride for Richard. This dedication to...
Yae Pao Yang
Dec 18, 2025
Yae Pao Yang, 62 of Morganton, NC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on March 2nd, 1963, in Laos, Yae was the son of the late Lao Va Yang and Pa Vang. Yae loved to travel, go fishing and hunting, as well as spending time with...
Keith Andrew Anderson
Dec 15, 2025
Keith Andrew Anderson, born on September 18, 1961, in Anniston, Alabama, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Throughout his career, Keith dedicated himself as a tree worker and entrepreneur, embodying a strong work ethic and a relentless drive for success. His occupation was not merely a job; it was a true reflection of his love...
Larry Eddie Perkins
Dec 12, 2025
Larry Eddie Perkins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away unexpectedly while surrounded by family on December 12 th at Bristol Regional Hospital, with his wife of 58 years holding his hand.
Larry, who was born on June 19, 1949, to the late Eddie and Cledith Perkins was raised in the Neva Community where he went on to live most...
Kathryn Annette Stout Morrison
Dec 12, 2025
Kathryn Annette Stout Morrison, 68, entered into her new life on Friday December 12, 2025 following a brief illness. Annette was preceded by her husband, John Joseph Morrison; her parents, Joey B Stout and Anna Kathryn Goodwin Stout; her mother-in-law Latrell Morrison; her grandparents, JD and Blanche Stout and Ronder and Beulah Goodwin; her aunts and uncles, Ailene Mizell, Lorraine...
Dustin Michael Boyd
Dec 9, 2025
Dustin Michael Boyd, born in Morristown, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Telford, Tennessee on December 9, 2025 at the age of 33. Dustin was adopted by Calvin and Judy (Brown) Ward.
He was a corrections officer for the State of Tennessee at Northeast Correctional Complex and was a veteran of the United States Army Infintry.
He is survived by...
Bruce Winters
Dec 3, 2025
Bruce Winters, age 73, of Mountain city, Tennessee, passed away, Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Watauga Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1952 to the late James Winters and Pearl Parsons Winters. In addition to his parent's he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; brothers, William Winters and Clinton Winters and father-in-law, Wayne Roark
Those left to cherish...
Laura Lipford
Dec 2, 2025
Laura Mae Dunn Lipford, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was born February 15, 1935 to the late William Edyuth Dunn and Rebecca (Lear) Leah Dishman Dunn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dagle D. Lipford; Sisters, Nell Smiley, Louise Robinson, Mable Stout, Retha Dunn, Leona...
Vickey Snyder
Nov 28, 2025
Vickey J. Snyder, age 77, of 419 Old Butler Rd. Mountain City, passed away peacefully Friday 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
Vickey was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, beloved by everyone who knew her. Born and raised partly overseas, Vickey spent part of her childhood in Germany and Japan-experiences that fostered her lifelong love of travel....
Jack Arnold
Nov 27, 2025
Jack Arnold, Age 81, of Mountain City, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born December 8, 1943 to the late Raleigh Duff Arnold and Nell Tester Arnold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Fern Cable Arnold and brother, Mack Arnold.
Jack was a United States Army Veteran. He loved hunting, fishing, college...
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