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| 2001 | Denise Blevins, 68, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She was the daughter of the late Luther Bowers and Bonnie Meyers. Denise was a sweet and funny person who loved to make people laugh. She enjoyed working puzzles, reading, watching movies and collecting Coca-Cola polar bears. Denise was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Blevins. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Gary Bowers (Kevin) of Texas, Misty Nickels (Arthur) of Elizabethton and Randall Blevins of Elizabethton; siblings, Lynn Bowers, Terri Scott, Sherri Graybeal and Chris Bowers; one great-grandchild, Dixie Canter; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A graveside service to honor the life of Denise Blevins will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, in the Garland Cemetery, Erwin, Tenn. | Bowers, Denise (I86666)
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| 2002 | Dennis Church, age 78, of Elk Park, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. He was born on Oct. 19, 1941, in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Norman R. and Louis M. Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one Daughter: Belinda Church; two Brothers: Leslie and Owen Church; and one Sister: Judy Parlier. Dennis Church was a great man of faith and loved by all who had the privilege of being in his presence. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1960 where he was a member of the track team. Sometime after he graduated, his Grandma Church told him he would be her preacher. Turns out she was right. He pastored many churches in his lifetime, the most recent being Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church in the Beech Mountain Community for the better part of the past 26 years. He loved God and his family. Dennis was faithful and devoted to his church and his friends. He was an amazing father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved preaching and working in his flower and vegetable gardens. If ever there was an angel to walk this earth, it was him. He is loved and will be missed by everyone. In his words and how he ended all his posts, God is Good. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving Wife of 57 years: Junella Church of the home; three Daughters: Melita Russell of Beech Mountain, Edwina Church of Newland, and Sheila Velasquez and husband Roberto of Elk Park; two Brothers: Keith Church and wife Reba of Butler, Tenn., and Tony Church and wife Debbie of Texas; two Sisters: Merle Irick of Elizabethton, Tenn. and Nancy Harmon of Butler, Tenn.; seven Grandchildren: Tiffany Church, Brandy Dial, Kayla Calhoun, Dillon Huffaker, Hannah Presnell, and Aiden and Kadence Russell; six Great-grandchildren: Emmanuel Nichols, Sky Ramsey, Tristan and Rowan Dial, and Jayce and Rosie Calhoun. Funeral services was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at Beech Mountain Baptist Church. Interment will follow immediately at the Beech Mountain Church Cemetery. | Church, Dennis Rayburn (I75857)
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| 2003 | Dennis Columbus Fortner, 77, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Elbert and Ada Smith Fortner. Mr. Fortner was retired as a dye setter with American Air Filter. He was a member of the Old Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church. His hobbies were gardening, fishing and hunting. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Dayton Blevins, Elizabethton; a grandson, Steven Oliver, Elizabethton; two brothers, Jack and Billy Fortner; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Dennis Columbus Fortner will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in the Old Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Norman Loveless officiating. Interment will follow the service. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday. | Fortner, Dennis Columbus (I46104)
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| 2004 | Dennis Deloach Mr. Dennis "Bud" Deloach, 51, 196 Lovers Lane Apt. 2, Elizabethton, died Sunday, July 25, 2004 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Deloach was a native of Carter County and a son of Mildred Peeks Deloach, of Elizabethton, and the late Spencer Deloach. He was a mechanic with Austin's Garage. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include two sons, Andy Deloach and Steve Deloach, both of Elizabethton; two daughters, Wendy Deloach and Renee Deloach, both of Elizabethton; two brothers, Larry Deloach, Elizabethton, and Johnny Deloach, Watauga; one sister, Doris Cates, Elizabethton; one half-sister, Melissa Hall, Johnson City; a special friend, Ronnie Mottern, of the home; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Dennis "Bud" Deloach will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2004 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. Vern Hall officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Melissa Hall. Burial will follow in the Highland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Junior Guinn, David Davis, Frankie Davis, Brandon Mayse, Ronnie Mottern and Billy Mottern. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Ellison and Sammy Ellison. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. Friends may call at the residence of a brother, Larry Deloach, Berrerley Place, Elizabethton, at any time. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made for the funeral expense for Mr. Deloach, c/o Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 428, Elizabethton, TN 37644. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.hathawaypercy.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. | DeLoach, Dennis Gene "Bud" (I14165)
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| 2005 | Dennis Eugene Sparks, age 81, 109 Banner Street, Erwin passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Erwin Health Care Center. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin. Mr. Sparks was a son of the late Handy and Myrtle Hicks Sparks. He was an employee of American Water Heater for twenty-seven years. Mr. Sparks was a member of Love Chapel Christian Church. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers: Doug and Edward Sparks. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, wife of fifty-eight years, Edith Jean Sparks; one son, Dennis James Sparks and wife, Lorraine; one brother, H.J. Sparks and wife, Berdie; one sister, Patsy Sparks; one sister-in-law, Alice Sparks; two nephews: Steven Sparks and wife, Tonya, Todd Rogers and wife, Vickie; one niece, Gina Haun all of Erwin. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M until the hour of service Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Steven Edward Sparks will officiate at the 2:00 P.M. service. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. | Sparks, Dennis Eugene (I56593)
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| 2006 | Dennis Potter, age 71, of Buckeye Road, Elk Park, passed away Thursday evening, February 15, 2018, at his home. Dennis was born Feb. 24, 1946, in Carter County, Tenn., a son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Potter and Dovie Pearson Potter. Dennis was a member of Stone Mountain Missionary Baptist Church and a retired stonemason. His work spanning all over Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. He took great pride in a job well done. He taught the trade to both his sons, along with many others. Though he had a great love for creating masterpieces out of rock, his greatest love was his family. He loved each and everyone unconditionally. He had a way of making each child, daughter-in-law, grandchild, friend and neighbor feel like they were just a little more special than others. His unconditional love always stretched out his hand to strangers in need and folks down on their luck. He was certainly a good Samaritan to all. Dennis is survived by his wife, Wanda Stines Potter of the home; two sons, Randy Potter and wife Patsy, and Jackie Potter and wife Brenda, all of Elk Park; five sisters, Dolly Harmon and husband Wayne of Butler, Mary Estep and husband Rev. Howard Estep of Elizabethton, Linda Potter, Gayle Ashley and Betty Hill and husband Daniel, all of Johnson City; one brother, Larry Potter of Butler; a brother-in-law and best friend, Carl Cable of Elizabethton; one sister-in-law, Betty Jo Glover; three granddaughters, Miranda Stoeltzing and husband Josh of Roan Mountain, Kayla Potter of Blowing Rock, and Amber Hoilman and husband Cody of Linville; one grandson, Joey Potter of Elk Park, and a very special great-grandson, Parker Stoeltzing. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death three brothers, Ray Potter, Ralph Potter, and James "Red" Glover, and one sister, Gracie Potter Cable. Funeral services for Dennis Potter were conducted at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body lay in state, at the chapel, from 6 to 8 p.m. Rev. Buddy Street and Rev. Howard Estep officiated. Graveside services and burial were conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Stone Mountain Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Elk Mills, Tenn. | Potter, Dennis (I57974)
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| 2007 | Dennis Stevens, 76, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 14, 1945 in Elizabethton to the late Henry Clay and Geneieve Campbell Stevens. Dennis was a graduate of Hampton High School and was retired from Sprint Telephone Company. He loved to hunt. He had attended the Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Louise Whitehead Stevens, who passed away June 5, 2021, and a brother, Kenneth Stevens. Survivors include four sisters, Louise Barnett, Johnson City, Geraldine Tolley of Ohio, Darlene Tolley, Hampton, and Aileen (Ronald) Street, Roan Mountain; two brothers, Roger Stevens, Hampton, and Dale Stevens, Unicoi; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 7, at Roselawn Memorial Park with the Rev. R.L. Poole officiating. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. Monday, will be Steve Tolley, Allen Tolley, Rodney Hill, Morgan Stevens, Travis Stevens, Andrew Stevens, Conner Miline and Dillan Stevens. | Stevens, Dennis (I91239)
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| 2008 | Dennis Wade Slemp, 59, of Butler, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, November 22, 2018. Wade was born in San Jose, California on December 28, 1958, to the late James Wade and Bertha Martindale Slemp. Wade was also preceded in death by his sister Claudette Frost. Wade enjoyed drawing, painting, and doing needlework. Wade was an excellent student all through school and excelled in math. He especially enjoyed playing chess when he could find someone willing to play against him. Survivors include his step-mother, Kathryn Slemp, his daughter, Amber Greenwood, and husband Chris, of Cookeville, TN, a sister, Lori Potter, and husband Mike, of Watauga, TN, a brother, Michael Slemp, and wife Melissa, of Butler, TN, three grandchildren, Eliza, Ruby, and Livie Greenwood, several nieces and nephews, and his Uncle Jack Slimp who was so good come check on him. The family would like to express their gratitude and heartfelt "Thank You" to the staff at Mountain City Care Center for taking such good care of Wade for the last 20 years. Your love and compassion did not go unnoticed. The family received friends on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 12pm – 1pm in the Charlie B. Hux Memorial Chapel at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. Following visitation, we went in procession for graveside services at Butler Memorial Cemetery, Butler, TN. | Slemp, Dennis Wade (I69535)
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| 2009 | Dennis Yelton, age 65, of Wildlife Road in Nebo died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. Born on August 11, 1949 in Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Ola Mae Culbert Yelton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers; Lee, Hubert, Ballard, Kenny, and Hansel Yelton. Dennis was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and was a member of the Fork Mountain Holiness Church. He was the owner and operator of Blue Ridge Tree Service for thirty-four years. He enjoyed being outdoors and any outdoor activity and loved water skiing. He is survived by his wife of forty years; Linda Fisher Yelton of Nebo; his son; Keith Yelton of Marion; his grandson; Kayden Yelton of Marion; and his brothers; Lloyd Yelton of Elizabethton, TN; Eugene Yelton of Baltimore, MD; J.L Yelton and Darrell Yelton both of Bakersville and Dale Yelton of Burnsville. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the memorial service honoring the life of Dennis Yelton on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. G.B. Garland officiating. Graveside services and inurnment will be in the Western North Carolina Veterans Cemetery at a later date. | Yelton, Dennis (I72673)
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| 2010 | Denver Lee Eggers Sr., age 77, of North Cove, Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on October 1, 1943 in Watauga County, North Carolina, a son of the late Clyde and Dollie Townsend Eggers. Denver was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Banner Elk, North Carolina He loved to travel and spend time with his family, especially his granddaughters. He also enjoyed antique cars. He will be greatly missed by his family and the community. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Hoover Eggers and Junior Eggers. Denver leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 58 years, Faye Eggers; two sons, Denver (DL) Lee Eggers, Jr. of Banner Elk, NC, and Dexter Eggers and wife Debbie of N. Cove, NC; and two granddaughters, Kaitlyn Eggers of Candler NC, and Rose Eggers of Banner Elk, NC; . Services for Denver Eggers were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant with Pastor Mark Hisey and Robert Collins officiating. The family received friends beginning at 12:30 p.m. until the service hour. Interment was at the Matney Liberty Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were be Dean Fields, Travis Pittillo, Robbie Eller, Travis Townsand, David Clark, Dale Coffey, Charlie Townsand and Bob Hilton | Eggers, Dennis Lee (I82790)
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| 2011 | Denvis Allen Fletcher, 85, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born in Johnson County to the late Noah and Retha (Effie) Reed Fletcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Linda; two sons, Dennis Fletcher and Wayne Fletcher; three brothers, Spencer, Millard and Dorsey; and four sisters, Cleona, Juanita, Marie and Louise. Den was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church and always put God first. He loved his family, being outside and building birdhouses, as well as making quilts and tending the garden. Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Danny Fletcher and wife Angie and David Hinkle and wife Gretchen; his daughter, Susie Allen; a brother, McKinley Fletcher; two sisters, Hazel Crowder and Lorraine Allen; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two very special friends, Jim Campbell and Ken Potter. | Fletcher, Denvis Allen (I51919)
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| 2012 | Des Moines - Robert C. Johnson, 90, passed away on March 12, 2020 in Des Moines. He was born April 2, 1929, in Little Cedar, Iowa to Peter and Dorothy (Shrode) Johnson. Bob graduated from Iowa State University and Colorado State University with degrees in agricultural education. He also attended Union Theological Seminary in New York. For 12 years he was the 4H extension agent in Kossuth County where he formed many lasting friendships. Bob lived in the north part of Des Moines and farmed near Peru, IA, raising Angus cattle. Before retiring to renovate an old quarry to pasture his cattle, Bob held various jobs. He taught agricultural business at DMACC, was director of Bidwell Riverside Center, a Methodist mission in SE Des Moines, and was a registered stock broker. Bob was a member of Ankeny First United Methodist Church, and was active in Peru Methodist Church. He was a member of the Iowa and National Angus Association. Bob was very proud of his work in the 1960's War on poverty in eastern Kentucky. As director of a Community Action Program, he started one of the first community based credit unions, Adult education/GED programs and some of the first early childhood programs in eastern Kentucky. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Roslea; brothers, Dale and Keith (Sharon) Johnson; nieces and nephews, Janice, Douglas, Roger (Lori), Jennifer (John), James (J.B.), Michelle (Ned) and Darrin (Kim); and sisters-in-law, Betty and Dottie. Bob was preceded in death by his siblings, Carroll and Merle; sister-in-law, Sandra; and his parents. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Ankeny Frist United Methodist Church-Faith Chapel, 7384 NW 16th St., Ankeny. A celebration of life with pie and ice cream (per Bob's request) will be held later this summer at Peru. | Johnson, Robert C. (I7879)
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| 2013 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I13689)
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| 2014 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I75305)
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| 2015 | Dessiree H. Maupin, 85, formerly of 1110 King Springs Road, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Mrs. Maupin was a native of Carter County and had lived most of her life in Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late Harrison and Eliza Holloway Hardin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Maupin, in 1979; three sisters, Verna Hardin, Carsey Hardin and Wanda Lyons; five brothers, Dana, Chocy, Smith, Chester and Warren Hardin; a grandson, Ronnie Lynn Maupin; and one great-grandson. Mrs. Maupin was retired from North American Rayon Corporation, Elizabethton, and was a member of the Johnson City Freewill Baptist Church. | Hardin, Dessiree (I43067)
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| 2016 | Destie Pauline Potter Caraway, 84, Roan Mountain, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 13, 2010, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was a daughter of the late Jackson Garfield and Laura Belle Jones Potter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Finley Brooks Caraway in 2000. Also by her brothers John, Robert, Daniel, Henry, Crawford, and Stover Potter and sisters Leila Grant, Annie Anderson, Orpha Scott, an infant sister Lura May. Special friend Gladys Stafford Eller. Destie is survived by one sister, Cleo Oaks; two special nieces, Jackie Oaks Thomas and Jean Potter Johnson, who provided loving care for many years; four step-children Brenda, Gale, Michael, and Randall Caraway; nine step-grandchildren, with a special step-grandson, Paul Lee Winebarger, whom she raised; many step-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews who considered their Aunt Destie like a "Grandma." Special friends Helen Potter, Pam Potter, Geneva Potter Johnson, and Fay Brewer. Destie was a member of the Laurel Fork Church of Christ and the Roan Mountain Church of Christ. She was homemaker, Sunday School teacher, and loved by many. We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Steven Cook, Dr. Vivian Clark, Hospice, and the entire staff of the Roan Highlands Nursing Home where she has been a resident since 2002. The funeral service for Destie Potter Caraway will be conducted from the Memorial Funeral Chapel in Elizabethton on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at 7 p.m. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Scott Potter, her great nephew, will conduct the funeral. Graveside services and burial will be held at the Hardin Jones Cemetery on Buck Mountain, Roan Mountain, Tn, on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Pall Bearers are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. The family will also receive friends at the home of her sister, Cleo Oakes at anytime. | Potter, Destie Pauline (I25053)
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| 2017 | Deter T. Ollis of Route 2, Newland, died in Nha Trang, Vietnam, 1 June. He was the General Foreman for Raymond Morrison Knudesen and J.A. Jones construction company. He was on his second tour of working in Vietnam. He was the Son of Joseph Taylor Ollis and Delzie Mace Ollis. Surviving are the widow, Mrs Edith Moody Ollis; one daughter, Billy Joe Dale of New Orleans, La,; four sons, Deter Jr, of Cleveland, Ohio, Buddy of Spruce Pine, Route 2; Richard of Somersworth, New Hampshire, and Hary Ollis of Route 2; the mother, Delzie Ollis of Newland, Route 3, four brothers, Baxter of Newland, Route 3, Jim and Clayton of Route 2, Newland, and Don Ollis of Akron, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs Sadie Wiseman of Morganton, Mrs Berta Vance of Linville Falls, Mrs Carrie Gouge of Celo, and Mrs Mae Vance of Newland, Route 2, and 15 Grandchildren. The Reverend James Cornett and the Reverend Charles McKinney will officiate. Burial will be in the Green Valley Cemetery. pallbearers wil be Mac McKinney, Kenneth Vance, Robert Young, Ernest Riddle and Guy and Joseph Ollis. | Ollis, Deter Thomas (I33916)
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| 2018 | Devoe "Leroy" Brown, 88, Johnson City, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. Leroy was born in Avery County, NC to the late Bernie Brown and Dansford Lunsford Copas. He worked as a mechanic at Leon-Ferenbach for 57 years. Leroy enjoyed farming, Elvis Presley, NASCAR racing, especially Richard Petty. Along with his parents, several brothers and sisters precede him in death. His survivors include his loving wife Shirley Ann Trapp Brown of 58 years; 2 sons, Dennis Brown (Debbie), Bernie Brown (Kathy) all of Johnson City; a daughter, Sharon Shell (Duane) of Johnson City; 2 grandsons, Mike Brown (Missy) of Bristol, Dennis Brown of Johnson City; a very special granddaughter, Christy Walter of Johnson City; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers. The funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 2, 2019, in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Gene Deaton and Rev. Tony Trott officiating. The committal graveside service will follow in Washington County Memory Gardens. | Copas, Devoe Leroy (I71017)
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| 2019 | Deward "Richard" Lewis age 77 of Canton, Ohio fell asleep in death Friday evening May 30, 2003 after a long struggle from complications of heart surgery. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Paralee Lewis of the home, children, Dale Lewis and wife Patty of Canal Fulton and Darlene Copley of Lancaster, OH. A sister Robina Hall of Elizabethton, TN., brother-in-law, Kermit Lewis and sister-in-law, Charlene Ellis both of North Carolina. He was a wonderful grandfather to seven grandchildren, Dorinda (Lewis) Weaver, Darian Lewis, Andrea Lewis, Aaron Lewis, Denese Ashbaugh, Devona McCoy and David Copley. He was also a great-grandfather to ten great grandchildren, Cody, TazzLee, Brittany, Jesse, Miciah, Mackenzie, Alex, Tiffany, Dakota and Brendan. He was born in North Carolina on June 22, 1925 and moved to Canton in 1947. He was a retired employee of the Three C's Trucking Co., retiring after 35 years of service. He attended the West Canton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. "He was loved by all who knew him, always kind and helpful to anyone in need." Private services for the family will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Mr. Michael Petros officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. | Lewis, Deward Richard (I79552)
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| 2020 | Dewey Harold Garland, better known to his friends as “Rubberneck,” 76, of Butler, Tenn., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born in Shady Valley, Tenn., to the late Fleet and Lucy (Wilson) Garland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Colt Davis. Harold was a truck driver and had been his whole life. He enjoyed what he did and enjoyed spending time with his family. Harold was always on the go. He had a laid back personality and a good sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh and laughing with them. He never met a stranger. He also enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR races, and watching westerns in his spare time. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of almost 52 years, Idoma (Poole) Garland, of the home; daughters, Tammy Bobbitt, Renee and Wayne Hamm and Lea Ann and Richie Shaffer; brothers, James L. Garland (Linda) and Charles Garland (Jean); a sister, Brenda Blondell; grandchildren, Amanda Greene (Todd), Kayla Jimenez (Elio), Sarah Davis (Kenny), Dylan Shaffer, Mercedes Blakeley and Bret Shaffer; great-grandchildren, Sullivan, Finley, Sebastian, Lucas, Rayden and Bethany; as well as many other extended family that will miss him. The family will hold a visitation at their home from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 3, for those that would like to attend. The family would like to thank Officer Mullins and the Carter County Rescue Team for their work as well as a special thank you to Bobby Trivette for all his help. | Garland, Dewey Harold (24784865)
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| 2021 | Dewey L. Whaley, 80, 103 Starlight Drive, Elizabethton, died Thursday, February 1, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Whaley was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Henry and Clydia Timbs Whaley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gracie Couch Whaley, September 19, 1999, and four brothers, Ellie, Leonard, Glen and Ed Whaley. Mr. Whaley was a retired pipe fitter with Bristol Metals. He had taught Sunday School for the past 50 years, having perfect attendance for the past 35 years, and was presently teaching the Bethany Class of Hunter First Baptist Church where he was also an ordained deacon. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union Local 538 and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. | Whaley, Dewey Lonzo (I67102)
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| 2022 | Dewey Lyons, 78, Rt. 2 Roan Mountain, died at his residence Monday following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late George and Katie Lyons. He was a member of Crabtree Freewill Baptist Church and a retired employee of the Carter County Road Department. Survivors in clude his wife Mrs. Gerrie Arnett Lyons of the home; five daugthers, Mrs. Beatrice Coleman, Mrs. Elsie Oliver and Mrs. Mae Bowers all of Hampton, Mrs. Mary Baker and Mrs. Patsy Markland, both of Roan Mountain; six sons Jack and Robert Lyons of the home, Howard Lyons, Newland N.C., John, James and Tommy Lyons all of Roan Mountain; two brothers Mack Lyons of Roan Mountain, and Jacob Q. Lyons, of Hillview Nursing Home: one sister Mrs. Pearl Cornett, Hickory, N.C. Twenty-eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. | Lyons, Thomas Dewey (I42188)
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| 2023 | Dewey Murriel Holtsclaw, 85, of Roan Mountain, was peacefully called home on Friday, November 12, following an extended illness. A native of Carter County and a son of the late Brownlow Walter Holtsclaw and Arthene Mabelle Shell Holtsclaw, Murriel was also preceded in death by the love of his life, wife of 64 years, Ellen Marie Holtsclaw, and beloved daughter, Janet Marie Holtsclaw. Murriel was born on December 5, 1935 in Elizabethton. After attending Cloudland High School and graduating from the Knoxville Barber College, he practiced as a barber in Clinton, Elizabethton and Roan Mountain for much of his life and into retirement. He was a proud resident of Roan Mountain, taking great pride in serving his local community with two six-year terms on the Carter County Board of Education as well as 12 years as Constable for Carter County’s second district of Roan Mountain and Tiger Valley. An avid sportsman, fisher and hunter, he was a member of the High Country Bass Club and Watauga Smallmouth Club, and a successful fly-tier. He loved old westerns, gardening, and hunting and fishing trips with his sons, relatives and friends. He also enjoyed watching Atlanta Braves baseball and rooting for the Tennessee Volunteers, Tennessee Titans and Cloudland Highlanders. Most of all he greatly enjoyed the company of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and close friends. Murriel was of the Freewill Baptist faith and a former member of the Boundless Love gospel trio. Along with his parents, wife and daughter, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Tracy Holtsclaw and Leroy Holtsclaw, and three sisters, Faye Largent, Ruby Jean Carnett and Geraldine Edwards. Survivors include three sons, Ricky Holtsclaw, Michael Holtsclaw and Kenneth Holtsclaw of Roan Mountain; grandchildren, Wes Holtsclaw, Ashlee McKeehan, Carey Lynn Holtsclaw, Sarah Moore (Ryan), and Macala Caraway; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Pike, Sophia Moore, Rhett Moore and Dallas Bell; brother-in-law, Cecil Largent; special friend, Thomas Smith (Natalie); special niece, Candy Harrald; and several other nieces and nephews. The family will honor the life of Dewey Murriel Holtsclaw on Friday, November 19, at the Holtsclaw Cemetery, 178 Dark Hollow Road in Roan Mountain. A memorial graveside service under the direction of Rev. Randy English with songs provided by Candy Harrald and Sherry Tilson will begin at 11 a.m. Those attending should arrive by 10:45 a.m. Active pallbearers will be Wes Holtsclaw, Ryan Moore, Thomas Smith, Gary Smith, Dale Carnett, Mason Carnett, Cletis Holtsclaw, Lane Holtsclaw and Scott Mays. Honorary pallbearers are Cecil Largent, Rhett Moore, Dallas Bell, Roger Harrald, John Henson, Ed Skeans, George Skeans, Doug Merryman and each of the Constables and Carter County Sheriff’s Department deputies from his time of service in Carter County. | Holtsclaw, Dewey Murriel (I88830)
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| 2024 | Dexter Dean (Doc) Trivette, age 83, of US Hwy 321, Sugar Grove, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Watauga Medical Center. Born in Watauga County May 14, 1935, he was a son of the late Roy Lee and Isabell Trivette. Dexter was an electrician and a farmer. He was a co-owner of Mountaineer Electric for many years. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Willrea Ward Trivette of the Foley Center in Blowing Rock, two daughters, Brickie Townsend and husband Bennie of Mountain City, and Vickie Trivette of Vilas, seven grandchildren, Anthony Townsend and wife Tonya of Mountain City, Bradley Townsend and wife Sage of Navarre, FL, Hadley Townsend and wife Amy of Elizabethton, TN, Stana Coffey of Boone, Karla Arnold and husband Van of Mountain City, Shannon Coffey of Blowing Rock and Josh Trivette of Zionville, nine great grandchildren one sister, Lennis Snyder and husband Allen of Mountain City, one sister in law, Glenda Hodges of Boone and one brother in law, Linville P. Ward of Boone, and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Rickie Dee Trivette, three sisters, Nellie Stephens and husband Steve, Blanche Carter and husband David and Orbie Ward, and one brother, Dennis Trivette. | Trivette, Dexter Dean (I67157)
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| 2025 | Diana "Dinah" Lynn Riddle, age 67, Erwin, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home. She was a life-long resident of Unicoi County and the daughter of the late James M. and June L. Story McInturff. Dinah worked in various restaurants most of her life. She was a member of Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church. Dinah enjoyed playing Bingo, cooking and spending time with her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers: Jimmy McInturff and Edward McInturff; one nephew, Travis McInturff. Dinah leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of forty-nine years, George Riddle; two sons: Russell Riddle and wife, Christy, Jimmy Riddle and wife, Heather; one daughter, Tammy Wells and husband, Jeremy; four grandchildren: Allison Riddle, Montana Riddle, Emily Wells, and Alex Riddle; one brother, Larry McInturff; her bonus daughter, Shanna Bartlett Hensley; special friends: Brenda Nelson, Gaye Whitson, Sue Brush, Rick and Brenda Sheets. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM Monday, June 21, 2021, at the Unicoi Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM with Rev. Tim Tapp officiating. Committal service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday in the Evergreen Cemetery. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:55 AM. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Riddle, Russell Riddle, Runt Whitson, Brad Tapp, David Griffith and Jeremy Wells. | McInturff, Diana Lynn (I83894)
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| 2026 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I9656)
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| 2027 | Diane "Jayne" Nidiffer, 71, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 26, 2016. She passed away at home surrounded by family and her dogs, Niko, Prince and Cookie, after an extended illness. Born in Elizabethton, she was a daughter of the late Eugene "Gene" and Ossie Bare Burrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Buddy Deloach; a nephew, Bill Deloach; and a niece, Debbie Kay Ensor. Jayne lived her entire life in Elizabethton and was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church. She loved attending church and spending time with her family. She leaves behind a large family to cherish her memory that includes a daughter, Vicki Gregg; a son, Jonathan Nidiffer and wife Paula; her sisters, Charlotte Deloach, Patsy Peters and husband J.M., and Jenny Hodge and husband Lawrence; her brothers, Terry Burrow and wife Geraldine and Roger Dale Burrow and wife Lisa; her grandchildren, Jeremy Gregg and wife Miranda and Travis Gregg and wife Brittanie; five great-grandchildren; and a special little boy that was the love of her life, Noah Malo. The family wishes to thank her caregivers, Shelia Lowe, sister Jenny, her hospice nurse, Greg Matney, and Dr. Suzanna Shine. They would also like to thank the staff of Mountain States Hospice for their kind and compassionate care during her illness. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in honor of Jayne to the Lynn Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 1367 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Friends may visit with the family at her residence. | Burrow, Diane Jayne (I50955)
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| 2028 | Diane L. Lawrence, 74, died at her home in Greenville, South Carolina under hospice care on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Born in 1941 in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of Clifford and Florence Rutter. After graduating from P.S. DuPont High School in 1959, she left Delaware for college at Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA thus beginning her life's incredible journey. After college graduation, she taught high school English and Spanish in New Jersey. She then became a realtor and advanced to a management level in the mortgage insurance/purchase business from which she retired in 2005. Diane married Chuck Lawrence in 1985 settling in Buffalo, New York. Diane was proud that she had visited all 50 states, and she and Chuck had many wonderful adventures traveling to Central and South America, as well as Europe. Diane also traveled to India for a mission trip followed by a week long exploration of the country. Diane and Chuck enjoyed hiking - spending many days in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. As a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club, Diane became a 46er for hiking all 46 high peaks in that range. She became a competitive race walker, winning the Marine Corps Championship for her age group in 2004 and competing in the Senior Olympics. The couple's activities also included snowshoeing, cross country skiing, canoeing, tennis, spending time in Captiva, Florida, and visiting their many friends across the country. In 2005, Diane and Chuck moved to Greenville, South Carolina and enjoyed the hiking and outdoor activities available in the warmer climate. Chuck and Diane became active in their faith community at Greenville United Universalist Fellowship, and continued their love of classical music - attending many concerts and theatre productions. They also attended many classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on the Furman University Campus. Diane is survived by her son, Mickey McMullin, sisters Gerry and Louise (Lana) and brother Larry (Ramatu), 3 nephews and 2 nieces. She is also remembered by Chuck's sons David, Stephen and Todd as they were a part of her life for 30 years - the length of her marriage to her husband Chuck who predeceased her in July, 2015. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Diane's memory to Regency Hospice, 880 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Suite 1A, Greenville SC 29607, Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1135 State Park Rd., Greenville, SC 29609, or OLLI at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, 29613-1511. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, April 30 at 2:00 pm at the Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship where Diane and Chuck have been active and developed many lasting friendships for the last 10 years. | Rutter, Diane Lee (66204330)
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| 2029 | Diane Lynn Buchanan, 63, of Morganton, NC died Monday, August 07, 2017. Born on January 12, 1954 in Avery County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Buchanan and Judy Johnson Buchanan. Diane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. She was a member of Mountain View #1 Church. Diane was a true born again Christian who enjoyed going to church. Before becoming disabled she sang and witnessed for the Lord. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her sister, Glenda Buchanan Bartlett and brother, Robert Buchanan, Jr. Diane is survived by her husband, Joe Buchanan; daughters, Felicia Nunez and husband, Nicholas and Crystal Carswell and husband, Paul; step-sons, Joe Buchanan, Jr. and wife, Lorie and Jeff Buchanan and wife, Rebecca; and five grandchildren. | Buchanan, Diana Lynn (I65001)
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| 2030 | Diane(Bunny) Eastridge age 82, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday November 19, 2021 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born on April 9, 1939 in Johnson County, TN to the late Lynn Forrester and Bess Caudle Forrester. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Frank Eastridge; son Freddy Keith Eastridge; brother, Keith Forrester; grandson, Alex Eastridge and her daughter-in-law, Linda Eastridge. Bunny was a 1958 graduate of Johnson County High School. She loved her church and enjoyed traveling. Bunny was a teacher’s aide at Laurel Elementary for 30 years, where she was known as the school tooth puller. She also sang with the Gloryland Singers. She was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memories include her sons, Mike J. Eastridge; Danny K. Eastridge and wife Elizabeth; sisters, Bonnie Hawkins and Betty Thomas; grandchildren, Christy Mahala of Mountain City, TN and Danny K. Eastridge II of Laurel Bloomery, TN. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 23, 2021 at Stateline Cemetery with Pastor Greg Blackburn to officiate. Pallbearers will be family and friends. | Forrester, Diane (I89531)
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| 2031 | Diania Jean Bowers Hill, 71, Hampton, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born March 25, 1950 in Carter County to the late James Monroe and Elizabeth Williams Bowers. Diania was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Junior Hill; four children, Loretta Hill, John Wayne Hill, Misty Setzer and Jessica Talton; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three brothers, David, Eddie and Randy Bowers; her sisters, Margaret Morris, Flo Bowers and Jo Bowers; and several nieces and nephews. Her brother, Jerry Bowers, passed away Wednesday night, December 15, 2021. A graveside service will be conducted at noon Saturday, December 18, in the Ritchie Cemetery (Stoney Creek). Active pallbearers will be John Hill, Jody Hill, Robbie Miller, Chris Talton, James Ritchie, Earnest Setzer Sr., Kilroy Hill and David Hill. | Bowers, Diania Jean (I89465)
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| 2032 | Dick Oatman, age 81, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018. This obituary is written by Dick's wife, Glenda, as told to her by Dick. Back in the '30s most gave birth at home. On a snowy Christmas Eve, Dr. Frost was called to the home place of Dick's grandmother, Dillie Matheson, where his mom Ruth gave birth to Richard William (Dick) Oatman as his family waited to hear the good news. Dick was the first son and grandson born in the Oatman family as his dad Richard, Aunt Mary (Shorty), Granny Matheson all waited. What a gift on Christmas Eve. Dick grew up learning the value of hard work at a young age and had a heart of gold. He remembered the smell of cedar trees and shiny ornaments at Christmas time. His mom told stories of boys at school that needed clothes. Dick would bring them home giving them his newest and best clothes. He would go to Yates Confectionary, an old hang out, setting up friends from money he earned. Dick grew up in the East Side Community where Granny had bought the house and property in which the family lived. Dick's mom built on the property next door. His grandfather, Conley Matheson, had passed at an early age with black lung from coal mining in Virginia and they moved to Elizabethton. Dick would go blackberry picking with Granny, helping fill her buckets first. Dick would return with his buckets earning spending money. Dick never passed the blind man without telling his mom that he wanted to give. I've heard many stories of Dick's happy childhood and many special friends who have passed on: Joe Spitzer, Norman and Fred Angel, Ralph "Snooky" Davis, Charlie Powell, Glen and Jack Scott, and leaving behind his best friend, James "Junior" Cannon. As a young boy, Dick began a journey learning to be an electrician with his dad at Oatman Electric. His grandfather had the same trade, wiring the first post office on Sycamore Street. My husband, Dick, worked on what is now the previous post office and now the public library along with several businesses. They were the early electricians of Elizabethton. Later, in the early '60s, Dick joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union 934, where he retired after 25 years, working nuclear power plants, TVA, Eastman, the ETSU mini dome, Johnson City Mall, and others. Dick attended Elizabethton High School with the class of 1955. Dick's mother, Granny, and Aunt Shorty taught Dick the good life and took him to Eastside Christian Church. Another special friend, Brownlow Scalf, talked and prayed with Dick about accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior. After Brownlow's death, Dick and I were engaged. When Dick said he wanted to be baptized I was thrilled. He was baptized at Eastside Baptist Church in memory of Brownlow. That was 56 years ago. A few months later, he moved his membership to West Side Christian Church. He was a member of the Ninety and Nine Men's Sunday School Class. He was a greeter, served on the building and grounds committee and the benevolence committee and was a daily Bible reader. Dick and I met when I worked as secretary at Oatman Electric. We were married almost 57 years. The greatest joys of my life are the times seeing Dick on his knees by the bed praying. He loved his family and continued praying for others. Dick was the son of the late Richard Oatman and Ruth Matheson Peters. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Ann Oatman, and brothers-in-law, Doug Stair and Bill Wilkins. Those left to cherish his memory include the love of his life, Glenda Oatman, his son, Richard Oatman, and grandchildren whom he adored, Joshua and Sophia; two sisters-in-law, Betty Hoover and husband Eddie, and Kay Wilkins, both of Elizabethton. A loving thank you to special caregivers, Wilma Barnette, Sharon Merryman, Jackie Thomas, our family, many friends and neighbors, and church family. Also, Signature Health Care where he received such special and loving care, and from Brooks Monroe and all of Avalon Hospice nurses. A special thank you to our minister, Greg Key, for the many visits, prayers and love shown to Dick. Due to Dick's wishes to be a body donor through Restore Life USA there will be no funeral services. For those who desire, memorials may be sent to West Side Christian Church, 1307 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643 for the church van fund. | Oatman, Richard William "Dick" (I64377)
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| 2034 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I24464)
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| 2035 | Died as a child. | DeLoach, Dickerson (I16263)
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| 2036 | Died as an infant | Owens, Sandra Kay (I13364)
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| 2037 | Died as an infant. | Riddle, Charles E. (I5054)
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| 2038 | Died as an infant. | Riddle, Robert (I5907)
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| 2039 | Died at a young age. | Trivette, John J. (I14485)
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| 2040 | Died before 11 July 1843 when his death was suggested in the suit of James K. Polk, Govr. & Reuben Miller Sheriff & Larkin Wilson, Andrew Wilson, Garland Wilson and John Grindstaff. Richard L. Wilson and Andrew Wilson, administrations, petitioned to sell slaves. Garland Wilson died in March 1843 leaving a widow, Polly Wilson, and eleven heirs at law, making twelve shares. Slaves were sold 11 March 1846. | Wilson, Garland (I3230)
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| 2041 | Died during Civil War | Peters, Andrew Jackson (I48720)
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| 2042 | Died during Civil War. Seved in Company B, 13th Tenn Cavalry. | Whaley, Jeremiah Calvin (I64683)
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| 2043 | Died during the Civil War. | Hardin, Christian Carriger (I8594)
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| 2044 | Died during the Civil War. | Dugger, Alexander B. (I14701)
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| 2045 | Died during the Civil War. | Greene, Adolphus (I40896)
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| 2046 | Died during the Civil War. | Lyon, William C. (I43237)
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| 2047 | Died during the Civil War. | Eastridge, David (I63117)
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| 2048 | Died during the Civil War. Enlisted Company F, Tennessee 13th Cavalry Regiment. | Rasor, John M. (I62052)
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| 2049 | died enroute to El Paso, Tx. at a rest stop just east of Sonora, Texas [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 25, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.8864.114] Individual: Mattern, Edward Social Security #: 721-10-7220 Issued in: Railroad Board Birth date: Oct 3, 1913 Death date: Dec 22, 1993 | Mattern, Edward M. (I22733)
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| 2050 | Died from Brain Tumor 1870 Johnson County, TN Census District 4 Household 123 John Arnold29TN Rachel23TN Julia A. 4TN Amanda A. 3TN Almos M. 10 moTN 1880 Johnson County, TN Census District 4 Household 141 Anna Morefield57TN TN TN Julian Arnold14TN TN TNGranddaughter Household 142 Rachel31TN TN TN Alimus M.10TN TN TN Mary E. 7TN TN TN John W. 6TN TN TN Laura 1TN TN TN | Arnold, John (I2929)
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