James "Jim" Whitehead

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James "Jim" Whitehead, 57, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, May 26, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born April 16, 1961 in Carter County to Frankie Russell Whitehead and the late "Ben" Whitehead, who passed away January 13, 2018.
God gave him a talent as a craftsman and builder from furniture to homes. He enjoyed hunting and fishing from the time he was a young boy. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he worked faithfully as a Trustee and Sunday School Teacher. Nothing meant more to him than Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Even in his toughest times, he never missed an opportunity to witness to others. Jim loved his family more than anything. He was proud of each and every one of them.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Whitehead.
Those left to cherish his memory, until they meet again, include his wife of 22 years, Joy Arnold Whitehead, of the home, and his father-in-law, James "Homer" Arnold; his children, Jordan Whitehead, David Whitehead and Tiffany Reece, all of Elizabethton; a grandson, Liam Whitehead, Gray; two sisters, Helen Wagenseller and husband Ronnie and Cindy Scalf and husband Shannon; two brothers-in-law, Ken Arnold and wife Charice and Larry Irick and wife Dawn; several beloved nieces and nephews, along with great-nieces and great-nephews, and a special cousin/brother, Ray Whitehead.
A memorial service for James "Jim" Whitehead will be conducted at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. James Richardson officiating. The eulogy will be given by Rev. Paul Seefelt.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Benneth Milton Whitehead, 83, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Robert and Madge Wright Whitehead.
Mr. Whitehead was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He loved to work in his garden and go hunting and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Whitehead, and two brothers-in-law, Jim Hicks and Clyde Buckles.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Frankie Russell Whitehead; two daughters, Helen Wagenseller and husband Ronald, and Cindy Scalf and husband Shannon; one son, James Whitehead and wife Joy; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Carmon Whitehead and wife Louise; and two sisters, Estella Hicks and Wanda Buckles. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Benneth Milton Whitehead will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 18, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. James Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins, Matthew Whitehead, Ray Whitehead, Caleb Ray and David Whitehead.

Benneth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Madge Wright about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Madge was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ephram married Retta Honeycutt about 1928. Retta was born about 1913 in North Carolina, , , ; died in 3. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Laura Miller about 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Laura was born about 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Holly Hill Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]