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| 3551 | GREENBRIER - Juanita Holbert, 93, of Greenbrier TN, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2022. Born July 25, 1928, in Banner Elk, NC, to Zollie Butner Wooten, she lived most of her life in Johnson City, TN. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Holbert; 3 brothers, John, Ray, and Gene; and a sister Joyce. Juanita worked hard, played hard and loved hard. She didn’t know a stranger, was the life of the party and was adored by everyone who knew her. Juanita loved the outdoors and plants. Of all her jobs, working for the Forestry Service was her favorite. Just days before her passing, she enjoyed her final ride in the country, with the wind blowing her hair and the sunshine on her face. Juanita was strong in her faith and was greeted at heaven’s gate with a bouquet of red carnations by those loved ones who went before her. Juanita is survived by her sister Sylvia Shankle, 5 children: Edna (Jim) Barker; Steve (Sue) Barnett; Glenda Barnett-Streicher; Anita (Bill) Shelton; and Jeannie Blakely. She also has 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She leaves more nieces, nephews, and friends than you can count. Her wish is for there no be no formal service, but for everyone who loved her to cherish their memory of her in any way they choose. Her remains will be spread in the many places that she loved, Laurel Bloomery, TN; Snowflake, VA; Panama City, FL; and wherever the next cruise ship takes her. | Butner, Juanita (9590648)
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| 3552 | GREENEVILLE - Dr. Carolyn Hawkins Brown of Greeneville passed away quietly on Monday at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, Tennessee. She was a retired professor and higher education administrator holding the title of Associate VP for Academic Affairs at her latest place of employment, Tusculum College. She was born in Mountain City, TN, in August 1946, a graduate of Johnson County High School; she earned her undergraduate degree in elementary and special education from Tusculum College. She later earned a master’s degree and Ed.D. from East Tennessee State University in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Her specialization was research and statistics at the graduate level. Dr. Brown began her professional career in teaching at Greeneville Middle School where she taught for five years before returning to ETSU to complete her doctorate. She served on the graduate faculty at East Tennessee State University, the State University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA, and was a professor of Education and Director of Teacher Education and assistant dean at King College in Bristol, TN. Lastly, she was an administrator at Tusculum College where she specialized in assessment and regional accreditation issues. She presented her work professionally at the regional, state, national and international arenas. Dr. Brown’s research on Multiple Intelligences was presented internationally in Arman, Jordan, and also Southport, England. Dr. Brown worked as a volunteer, both during her working career and her retirement. She volunteered in the Health Care Foundation Office at Laughlin Memorial Hospital. She was an officer in the Volunteer Organization of LMH Volunteers and was the Region V State Director of volunteers. She served as the program coordinator, financial coordinator, and later president of the Greeneville Christian Women’s Club. Also, Dr. Brown served on the Advisory Board of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. She authored the first set of Bylaws for the center that is in use today. She was active as an usher at the Center and was a strong advocate for the theater and the arts. Dr. Brown served as an educational consultant and volunteer for several missionary trips abroad to Brazil, Mexico, Myanmar, and Seoul, South Korea. She served as a short-term missionary in Armenia, Colombia, South America, and co-authored an English-speaking curriculum for Spanish children for Cumberland Presbyterian children. She was a member of the Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, an Elder, and chairperson of the Mission and Outreach Committee. She developed and initiated outreach programs for the children through VBS. She served as vice-president and president of the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s component of the Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (CPW) organization. In Guatemala, she organized a VBS for over 100 children at an orphanage in a missionary trip organized by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The group was on a mission trip to build a small house for families who had no shelter other than pieces of scrap metal. Dr. Brown is survived by her husband, Bill R. Brown, and her only child, her daughter, Dr. Sherri Lynne Brown-Laughner and son-in-law, Mark Laughner, of Louisville, KY; sister: Deanna Lee Hawkins (Ted) McGinnis of Sugar Grove, NC; brother: Robert Steven (Donna) Hawkins of Laurel Bloomery, TN; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law: Wanda Brown Dye and a nephew, George Hill, both of Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Hawkins. The family will receive friends from 2 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 27th, at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 5 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jamie Lively officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at Philadelphia Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday for the committal service. | Hawkins, Carolyn (I83359)
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| 3553 | GREENEVILLE - Wilma Jean (Parker) Gosnell, 82, of Greeneville, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Gosnell was the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys Parker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years: Rev. Erwin Gosnell; daughter: Trudy Seaton; granddaughter: Sarah Seaton; great-grandson: Jaden; brothers: Carl, Bob, and John Parker. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Ed Gosnell and Lisa of SC; daughter: Jody Neal and Robby of Mt. Carmel; grandchildren: Zackary Seaton of Greene County,Jake Neal and Sidney Neal. ; 2 great-granddaughters: Jessica Glauer and Molly Ray of Mt. Carmel; 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters: Mary Austin of FL, Judy Bacon of Johnson City; a host of special nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews: and a special friend: Billie Archer. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 11AM-12PM at Jeffers Funeral Chapel at Afton. The funeral service will follow visitation at 12PM in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Steven Spell and Rev. Lowell Phillips officiating. Interment will be in River Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robby Neal, Kenny Cole, Bryan Bacon, Ed Gosnell, Zachary Seaton, and Clayton Gosnell. | Parker, Wilma Jean (I78903)
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| 3554 | GREENEVILLE — Julia "June" Dugger, 85, went on to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Greeneville, Tennessee after an extended illness. She was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Elijah & Blonnie Buckles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Mack and Jim Buckles; her sister, Ethel Smith; and her daughter, Shirley Dugger Williams. She was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Surviving family members are her son, Stephen Dugger (Ginger); her grandchildren, Ashley Dugger Estep (Nick) and Blake Dugger (Brandi); her five great grandchildren, Gracie Estep, Levi and Cooper Estep, Jackson Nidiffer, Ava Dugger; and several nieces and nephews. The visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with her home-going service beginning at 7 p.m. The family would like to thank Takoma Regional Hospital and the Life Care Center of Greeneville, Amedisys Hospice, her Sunday School Class at Caldwell Springs and several friends and family members who helped her through her last days. | Buckles, Julia "June" (I39465)
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| 3555 | GREENSBORO, N.C. — Edwin Taft Bare, 83, peacefully went to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Edwin was born on April 10, 1933 in Elizabethton, Tenn., the son of Howard Taft and Dorothy Hale Bare. Edwin served his country in the U.S. Air Force while stationed in Saudi Arabia, helping build their communication system. Following his military service, he worked a short time in the communications field. He went on to form Truck Service of Greensboro and retired from there after 23 years of ownership. He loved to rebuild cars and street rods and was awarded many trophies for his restorations. He founded and led Bussin' Buddies, at Sumner Baptist Church, keeping hundreds entertained and laughing for years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 642 in Greensboro and loved to water ski. In 2015, he was voted into the Carter County Hall of Fame in his home county in Tennessee for football records that have not been beat to this day. He has also been honored at the Carolina Field of Honor for his service in the U.S. Air Force. Of all the accomplishments he earned during his lifetime, the greatest is the legacy he will leave behind. He showed love and kindness to everyone, always seeing the best in people even when others didn't. He loved and supported his family no matter what, constantly putting them first over himself. He was a devout Christian, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed. Edwin is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Dixie Bare; son, Danny Bare; grandchildren, Christos Corkhill and husband Jonathan and Justin Bare; great-grandchildren, Londyn and Harper Corkhill; brothers, J.D. Bare and Grady Bare; sisters, Bonnie Ray and Vivian Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with burial to follow with full military rites at Guilford Memorial Park. | Bare, Edwin Taft (I38870)
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| 3556 | GREENVILLE AL. Mrs. Della DELOACH SIMS 89yrs d. Tues. af ext. illness.Services at 10AM Wed. from South Side Baptist Church. Burial in Elam Cem. Geneva Co. 2 Sons: Alto G. of Orlando, FL and Elbert E. of Greenville. 4 Daus: Miss Willie Sims & Mrs. Lena Pearl Mc Ray of Greenville, Mrs Cora Lee Thomas of Palmetto, FL. Mrs Iberia Owens of Pascagoula, Miss. Bro. Oscar Deloach of Geneva & 2 Sis. Mrs. Daisy Pledgar of Decatur & Mrs. Rillis Welch of Enterprise, AL. 20 gch. 22 ggch.and 4 gggchildren. | DeLoach, Della (I21645)
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| 3557 | Greenwood Cemetery: Rebeckah DELOACH wife of David DeLoach who departed this life Oct. 10th 1807 aged 40 years | (DeLoach), Rebeckah (I18042)
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| 3558 | GREER, Avery M. "Johnson County News," Thursday, August 10, 1944 PANDORA Our community with 33 stars on its Service flag suffered its first casualty today when Mrs. David Greer received a telegram from the War department announcing her son, Sgt. Avery Greer was killed July 19 in France. He is survived by his father and mother, three brothers in service and one brother, two sisters and three half sisters here. GREER, Avery M. County News," Thursday, April 29, 1948 THREE COUNTY WAR DEAD RETURNED Among the 121 Tennessee World War II dead returned to the U.S. by the army transport Lawrence Victory, all of whom had been originally interred in temporary military cemeteries at Epinal, Sainte Mere Eglise, La Cambe and Saint Juan, France, announced by the Memphis American Graves Registration division, the body of T/Sgt. Avery M. Greer, army, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Green of Rte. 1, Doeville, which was returned through the distribution center no. 5, Atlanta, General Depot, Ga. [photo of Greer] GREER, Avery M. County News," Thursday, May 14, 1948 AVERY M. GREER T/Sgt. Avery M. Greer, who was killed in France July 18, 1944, arrived May 28 in Bristol, the body taken to his home for reburial at Doeville. Sgt. Greer was born Oct. 11, 1919, and in 1937 he joined the army at the age of 18. He was stationed at Ft. Meyers, Va., Ft. Bragg, N. C., and Camp Atterbury, Ind., before sailing for England in March, 1944. The funeral was held at the Bethel Baptist Church at Doeville, where he was a member, at 2:30 p.m. Mary 29, with Rev. Quinton officiating. Full military honors were given by the VFW, which also acted as pallbearers. Burial was in the family cemetery. Survivors are: the parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Greer, six sisters, Mrs. Leroy Berry and Mrs. Ralph Booth of Johnson City, Mrs. Alice Baumgardner of Trade, Mrs. Wiley Greer, Mrs. Beulah Greer, and Dorothy Greer of Doeville; four brothers, S/Sgt. Dolphus Greer of Ft. Dix, N. J., David Greer of Valsetz, Ore., Blaine and Junior Greer of Doeville. | Greer, Avery Millard (I30491)
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| 3559 | Greeted in Heaven by family and friends, William Bruce Thompson, Jr., age 78, 254 Thompson Lane, Jonesborough, entered into the arms of Jesus on August 28th, 2021 in Limestone at the home of the daughter he always wanted. Born on June 6th, 1943 in Johnson City, he was a lifelong native of Jonesborough and the son of Bruce and Josephine Yeiser Thompson. He attended Milligan College where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in 1965. Bruce enjoyed racing in his younger years with his friend, Larry, traveling all over the circuit to compete. After his employment with the City of Johnson City in their payroll department, Bruce farmed at the family home until his health forced his retirement. In 2003, he got Washington County Cattle Producers Senior Producer of the Year. Bruce enjoyed his gunsmithing hobby, building and repairing guns, as well as target shooting for fun. After his retirement he loved to sit and tell stories of his farming and racing days, passing on his wealth of knowledge on both. He never missed a softball game where Michelle or Bria and Paula were playing, cheering his girls on from the sidelines. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles J. Thompson, sister Lena Jo Gardner, best friend Eugene Merrill, and his beloved fur friend Maverick who truly was his companion. When we are born we don’t get to choose our family. But when someone is chosen to come together to be a family, that is a Christ like love, stronger than blood. “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” John 13:34-35 KJV Left to cherish his memory is the daughter he always wanted, Michelle Malone and husband Ramey, grandchildren Bria, Paula, Weylyn Malone and his extra special granddaughter Magdalena Malone who was the absolute sparkle of his eye. Special cousin Lake Thompson and wife Connie, whom he loved like a brother and cherished the time spent with him. Special brother in law, Jack Gardner and his children Carol Grace, Mary Jo, Sally Ann, and Andy. Special Friends Gary Jones, Don Moore, Mark Treadway, and Isabel Limoges. A funeral service officiated by Ministers Tim Stamper and Karl Gasser will be held on Tuesday, August 31,2021 at 7:00 pm in the chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until the time of the service. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Highland Cemetery in Elizabethton at 11:00 am. Those who wish to attend the graveside service will meet at the cemetery by 10:50 am on Wednesday. Serving as pallbearers will be Lake Thompson, Ramey Malone, Weylyn Malone, Mark Treadway, Jeff Stuart, and Ray Stuart. Honorary Pallbearers are Don Moore, Gary Jones and Larry Cavin. | Thompson, William Bruce Jr. (I86473)
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| 3560 | Greg Winters stated that he died in the Mountain Home VA Medical Center, Washington County, TN. | Winters, Robert Ray (I18551)
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| 3561 | Gregory Lynn Stout, 55, of the Poga Community of Butler, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at his residence. Gregory was born June 9, 1963 in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Mattison Elwood Stout and Gladys Estep Stout. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, David Stout. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Karen Stout, of Michigan; his daughter, Savannah Stout; a brother, Michael Stout, of Michigan; two sisters, Sharon Stout and Tammie Stout, both of Butler, Tenn.; and five stepchildren. | Stout, Gregory Lynn (I68612)
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| 3562 | Gretta Gail Stout, age 71, of Morganton passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at CHS Blue Ridge Morganton. She was born on March 31, 1948 in Avery County, to the late Elbert and Maxine Stamey. In addition to her Parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband: Jimmy Stout; and two Brothers: Elbert and Frank Stamey. Gretta was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Gretta enjoyed coloring and reading fiction novels in her spare time. Those she leaves behind to cherish her memory include; one Daughter: Gail Riddle and husband, Jerry, of Spruce Pine; one Son: Kenny Church of Morganton; one Sister: Evena Stamey of Ellenton, Fla.; one Brother: Nelson Stamey and wife, Ginny, of Coos Bay, Ore.; four Grandchildren; and numerous Great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. | Stamey, Gretta Gail (I73991)
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| 3563 | Griffin and his wife Mary were living with their son Samuel in the 1870 Carter County Census. | Pierce, Griffin (I32491)
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| 3564 | Grover Bowers, age 76, of Elizabethton went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from the Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following an extended illness. Grover was a native of Carter County and a son of the late John Arthur Bowers and Sallie C. Williams Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Juanita Bowers, Mae Smith, Josie Buckles Hyder and Ceola Bowers; and three brothers, Floyd Bowers, Herrell Clifford Bowers and Luther Bowers. Grover retired from Alcoa after 25 years of service, and was a former employee of East Tennessee Chair Company. He was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church. He is survived by his sister, Hildred Bowers, of the home; and several nieces and nephews. It was his wish to be cremated and there will be no immediate services. Those who wish, may sign the register book at Tetrick Funeral Home. The family would like to express a special thank you to members of Blue Springs Christian Church, friends and neighbors, and the doctors and staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital. | Bowers, Grover (I49799)
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| 3565 | Grover Cleveland McCoury, 70, husband of Mrs. Hazel Hughes McCoury, Thomasville, RD 1, was dead on arrival Monday at 2 p.m. at Hanover General Hospital. Dr. C. L. Hartman, deputy county coroner, attributed death to heart illness. Born at Bakersville, N.C. he was a son of the late Decatur and Celia (Hopson) McCoury and was engaged in farming. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hanover. Also Surviving are; Six children, Grover C. McCoury Jr., and Jerry McCoury, both of Thomasville, RD 1; Mrs. Margaret Hoover and Mrs. Jeanette Myers, both of East Berlin; R. Grove R 3; Delano McCoury Glen Rock R 1; 19 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; four brothers and a sister: Emmett McCoury, Spring Grove R 3; Floyd McCoury, Grandview Road, Hanover; Harry McCoury, Elizabethtown, Tenn; Hanford McCoury, Unicoi, Ky., and Mrs. Geneva Hill, Baltimore. The funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover. Officiating will be the Rev. John S. Oldfield, minister of the Yorktowne Chapel of York. Burial will be in Penn Memorial Gardens, Hanover. | McCoury, Cleveland (I38435)
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| 3566 | GULFPORT, Miss. – Pearl Wallace Cleveland, 93, of Gulfport, died on March 9. Born in Doeville, TN, on May 20, 1916, to Daniel Stacy and Mary Alice Stout Wallace, she was predeceased by her nine brothers and sisters. In 1937, she married Herbert A. Cleveland, of Avondale, PA, who was killed in France during World War II. Mrs. Cleveland moved to Gulfport in 1953 and is survived by two daughters, Barbara Cleveland Dye and Sharon Cleveland Layman; grandson, Bryan Keith Layman; great grandson, Brandon Keith Layman; a special niece, Hazel Weaver, of Elizabethton, TN, and her daughter, Debbie Sparks, of Jonesborough, TN; as well as many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews and their families. | Wallace, Pearl (I31882)
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| 3567 | Gussie Irick Frazier, 74, Randolph Street, Florence, Ala., passed away at her home on Dec. 28, 2004, following a lengthy illness with cancer. She was the daughter of the late B and Emma Birchfield Irick. She was a graduate of Hampton High School and attended East Tennessee State University. She received her R.N. degree in nursing at the Appalachian School of Nursing in 1952. After her marriage to A.W. "Bill" Frazier, they moved to Florence, Ala., where she worked as a R.N. at the Coffee Memorial Hospital before starting her family. She was a member of the Sherrod Avenue, Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Dallas, Thomas, Clark and Eddie Irick, and two sisters Bernice Williams and Delmer Irick. She is survived by her husband, A.W. "Bill" Frazier, of the home, two sons and one daughter-in-law, Gordon and Sue Frazier, Oxford, Ala. and Tony Frazier, Tuscumbia, Ala.; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mark Guimond, Evans, Ga.; three grandchildren, Rachel Jones, Wesley Frazier, and Lucas Roger Guimond; two step- grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, Mary Catherine and Emma Grace Jones; one sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Darnel Baird, Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 at Elkins Funeral Home, Florence, Ala., with Minister Kenny Barfield officiating. The family received friends in the funeral home chapel on Friday, from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service hour, or friends may also call at the residence, 2219 Randolph Street, Florence, Ala. any time. The graveside service was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence, Ala. | Irick, Gussie (I37021)
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| 3568 | Gussy and Dussie were twins. | Foster, Dussie (I20949)
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| 3569 | Guy "Pap" Ford, 80, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at his residence. A native of Sullivan County, he was a son of the late John Wesley & Cora Adkins Ford. He was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. Pap served in the United States Army. He was a retired grocery store manager of 47 years and like to help out at Nanny's Country Kitchen with family for over 20 years. He loved bluegrass music and worked the family festival at Slagle's Pasture for 32 years He was a member of Southside Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three daughters: Debra Ford, Melissa Ford and Kimberly Hill, two sisters: Sylvia Lewis and Barbara Buchanan and four brothers: John Ford, Terry Ford, Dan Ford and Sammy Ford.. Survivors include his wife: Martha Slagle Ford, One Daughter: Kim Scalf, Three Sons: Jimmy Ford, Jeff and Jerry Lethcoe. One Brother: Jerry Ford. Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Graveside Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, August 20, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with his grandson Pastor Joshua Scalf officiating. Pallbearers will be grandchildren and friends. | Ford, Guy Perry (I85944)
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| 3570 | Guy Gentry - JOHNSON CITY Guy D. Gentry, age 79, 718 University Parkway, died Saturday, February 24, 2007, at the Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson Co. and a son of the late Clayton and Rader Gentry. Mr. Gentry retired from Baxter after thirty years of service. He was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Charles, Ray and Floyd Gentry; and a sister, Eureka Gentry. Survivors include his wife, Imogene Wilson Gentry, of the home; one son, Guy Gentry Jr., of Gray; three daughters, Carolyn S. Light, of Gray, Linda K. Crowe and husband, Tony, of Johnson City, and Betty Bouton, of Johnson City; two brothers, Terry Lynn Gentry, of Johnson City, and Billie Gene Gentry, of Jonesborough; seven grandchildren, Michael Young, Mark Young, Jason Richardson, Jeremy Crowe, all of Johnson City, Shawn Light, of Rogersville, and Jonathan Gentry and Della Taylor, both of Gray; three step-brothers, Jimmy Gentry, of Jonesborough, Roger Gentry and Jackie Beard, both of Johnson City; one step-sister, Susan Rhodes, of Piney Flats. The funeral service for Mr. Gentry will be conducted Monday, February 26, 2007, at 8 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Lasley officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM. The graveside committal service will be Tuesday at 11 AM at Monte Vista Memorial Park. | Gentry, Guy D. (I32922)
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| 3571 | Guy N. Troutman, age 89, of Hampton, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Mr. Troutman was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Hezekiah "Hez" and Delia Heaton Troutman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Edith Street; and two brothers, Jess and Roy Troutman. Mr. Troutman retired from Sperry Corporation and was an active member of Rittertown Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years and served on many Pulpit Committees throughout the years. He was a United States Army veteran and was instrumental in rebuilding many roads in Germany during his service time from 1950-1952. He loved being outdoors and enjoying nature. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of over 60 years, Deloris Smith Troutman, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Debbie Troutman, of Hampton; three brothers, Ralph, J.L. and Jack Troutman; one sister, Willie Barnett; two grandchildren, Allison Hill, of Hampton, and Cyndie Morelock, of Rogersville, TN; three great grandchildren, Izaak and Avery Hill, and Teagan Morelock. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Guy N. Troutman will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2015 at Rittertown Baptist Church, 822 Rittertown Road, Hampton, with Rev. Dean Smith, officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the church, prior to the service on Friday. The graveside service will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Richard Stout, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Rittertown Baptist Church. | Troutman, Guy N. (I44629)
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| 3572 | Guy “Pap” Ford, 80, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at his residence. A native of Sullivan County, he was a son of the late John Wesley and Cora Adkins Ford. Pap was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. He served in the United States Army. He was a retired grocery store manager of 47 years and liked to help out at Nanny’s Country Kitchen with family for over 20 years. He loved bluegrass music and worked the family festival at Slagle’s Pasture for 32 years. Pap was a member of Southside Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three daughters, Debra Ford, Melissa Ford and Kimberly Hill; two sisters, Sylvia Lewis and Barbara Buchanan; and four brothers, John Ford, Terry Ford, Dan Ford and Sammy Ford. Survivors include his wife, Martha Slagle Ford; one daughter, Kim Scalf; three sons, Jimmy Ford, Jeff and Jerry Lethcoe; one brother, Jerry Ford; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, August 20, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with his grandson, Pastor Joshua Scalf, officiating. Pallbearers will be grandchildren and friends. | Ford, Guy Perry (I85944)
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| 3573 | Gwendolyn M. "Gwen" Patton Sneed Moody, 86, of Johnson City, died at her residence on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. She was a native of Pound, Virginia, and daughter of the late Arch Patton (who died in 1927) and Gilmer (1992) and Myrtle (1997) Presley Sneed. Gwendolyn was a retired office manager and sales clerk who had worked in many local businesses in Johnson City, King's Department Store, Chem City Electronics, Bob Harrell's Electronics and Lenoir Empire Furniture. She was a member of the University Parkway Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, her husband, Bradford Carson Moody (2010), and her aunt, friend and mentor, Agnes Senter, had preceded her in death. Survivors include: her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Patricia Moody, of Johnson City; her daughter, Susan Moody Finley, of Johnson City; four grandchildren, Heather (Greg) Champney, Shannon Godsey, Katheryn Moody and Brittany (Chad) Reece; seven great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Aiden, Reahnee, Eliana, Harrison, Carson and Brooks; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to offer special thanks to her caregivers, Patsy McCurry, April Harris, Carolyn Harris and the Amedisys Hospice Staff. A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, February 1, 2013, at 8:00 pm in the South Chapel of the Morris-Baker Funeral Home, under the direction of Chaplain Dwayne Baird and Pastor Steve Pate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until time of service at 8:00 p.m. A committal service will be conducted on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be: Mike Murray, Mike Woods, Marshall Mitchell, Walter Carr, Greg Champney and Chad Reece. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jim Pickel, Jim Starr, Gene Weems and Ben Pat Bailey. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home to leave in procession by 10:40 a.m. | Sneed, Gwendolyn M. "Gwen" Patton (I33589)
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| 3574 | Gwina Jackson Ellis, age 98, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Elizabethton. Gwina was born in Honaker, Virginia, the daughter of the late James T. Jackson and Effie (Mullis) Jackson. In addition to her parents, Gwina was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Roy Dayton Ellis; and a son, Harold Ellis. Gwina was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family and loved her Lord. She was of the Baptist faith and was a wonderful cook, seamstress and stitcher. She was always on the move and would do anything she could for anyone in need. Gwina enjoyed her flowers and garden and loved being a part of the Red Hat Society. Those left to remember Gwina and her precious memory include her three children, Linda (Gary) Autry, Roy Ellis and Dennis (Sheila) Ellis; her grandchildren, Jarrod (Megan) Ellis and Sophia Ellis and fiancé, Ian Wiggins; one great-granddaughter, Hayes Wilder Ellis; and one sister, Alsie Byrd. A celebration graveside service to honor Gwina’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Chris Hughes officiating. Active pallbearers will be Roy Ellis, Dennis Ellis, Gary Autry, Steve Hubbard, Jarrod Ellis, Ian Wiggins, Steve Burrough, and Mark Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Campbell, J’s Corner staff, Sam Ellis, David Bumpus, the Stemwinder Band, and Ernie Campbell. | Jackson, Gwina (84097046)
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| 3575 | H. Ralph Blizard, 85, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, with his family by his side. He grew up in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, but resided most of his life in Blountville. Mr. Blizard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He retired from the C.E. Division of Tennessee Eastman Company in 1980, with 39 years of service. Ralph received various awards for talent as a world class master fiddler, including the National Heritage Award presented by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Tennessee Governor's Award for the Arts. He served on the Tennessee Arts Commission for five years and was co-founder of the Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association, an organization to preserve the musical heritage of the region. He supported the Friday Night Jam Sessions at Anderson House of Blountville and was a member of Blountville Presbyterian Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert Houston and Jennie Willis Blizard, and two brothers, Aldrich Blizard and Roy Blizard. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Blizard, Blountville; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Libby Blizard and Mark and Karen Blizard, all of Blountville; four grandchildren, Laura Blizard, Ryan Bos, Brittney Blizard and Erika Blizard; two sisters, Beatrice Moody, Concord, Va., and Joan Hinson, Cleveland, N.C.; one brother, Carl Blizard, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Gunnings Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clarence Blackburn, Obia Carrier, Arthur Hensley, Charles Long, Greg Cornett, and Ryan Bos. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Ralph's musician friends. Ralph Blizzard Ralph Blizard Born in 1918 in Kingsport, Tennessee, Ralph grew up in the musically rich Tennessee/Virginia border area, surrounded by fiddle music and old-time singing. His father played the fiddle and taught singing schools. He took Ralph with him to jam sessions and musical gatherings at the homes of local musicians, including the Carter Family, Charlie Bowman, Dudley Vance, and John Dykes. By the time he was 14 years old, Ralph was fiddling. He formed his first band, the Southern Ramblers, in 1932 and began playing on local radio stations. During the early to mid-1930s, old-time music enjoyed regional and national popularity, and Ralph Blizard and the Southern Ramblers were in the thick of it, playing radio shows almost daily before attending school and traveling on the weekends to play for square dances, concerts, and other bookings. After putting down his fiddle to start a family for 25 years Ralph had to retrain himself through long dedicated practice hours to play again. Upon deciding he could once again play the way he had years earlier he met and started a band with Phil Jamison, Gordy Hinners, and Andy Deaver. For the next 20 years, Ralph and his band, which eventually included John Lilly and John Herrmann, redefined old-time music. With a repertoire incorporating traditional dance tunes; early country songs from the Delmore Brothers, Jimmie Rodgers, and Fiddlin’ Arthur Smith; and original compositions, the New Southern Ramblers drove their music in a way few people had ever heard. Ralph’s “Appalachian Mountain Longbow” fiddling stretched the bounds of traditional melody, stringing together soaring streams of notes with one stroke of the bow, creating music that seemed to come from deep within. He never played a tune the same way once, his band members liked to say. Equally compelling was Ralph’s heartfelt and rich singing, and his fiddle accompaniment to old-time, gospel, and country songs. Audiences responded to Ralph’s transcendent stage performances, and he received invitations to play from California to Florida to New York to Alaska to Scotland. He won contests, recorded several albums, made a live-performance video tape, and appeared on national television and radio. What probably meant the most to him were the opportunities he had to visit and “jam session” with musicians ranging from internationally known folk and bluegrass artists, to symphony musicians, to rock-bottom beginners. No matter who the musicians were or what the situation, Ralph was always kind, welcoming, and poised to learn. In so doing, he became a profound teacher. He was a regular instructor at workshops across the country, where he always encouraged his students to “play yourself,” meaning they should reach down within their own feelings to find their own personal style of playing. Fortunately, Ralph was widely recognized for his gifts while he was still alive and was able to appreciate it. He received numerous awards and honors, including the 2002 National Heritage Fellowship, for which he was immensely grateful. He had big plans, right up to the end. He was the picture of a fiddler, a model of a life well spent, and a true friend and gentleman. A youth scholarship fund has been established in Ralph Blizard’s honor at the Swannanoa Gathering. | Blizzard, Ralph Herbert (62641542)
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| 3576 | H.B. Boon appeared before W.R. DeLoach,Judge of the Probate, in the county of Sumter, Al. on July 1,1889. Being duly sworn in, Boon stated that when a private in Co.E of 7th Regiment of N.C. Infantry and while in the discharge of his duty in September of 1864, near Petersburg,Va. he lost his left leg. He also state that on the 28th. of February, 1889,he is a resident of Al. engaged in farming and that his taxable property does not exceed four hundred dollars in value. (Research):CAPT. WILLIAM R. DELOACH. Comrade William R. DeLoach was born June 4, 1842, and reared in Sumter County, Ala., and died in Memphis August 5, 1910 At the age of eighteen DeLoach enlisted as a private in the 5th Alabama Regiment, commanded by Col. (afterwards Maj. Gen.) R. E. Rodes. His service throughout the war was of the very best type. An old comrade once pointed to him. as the only man he ever knew who was absolutely devoid of personal fear. This statement is not literally true. DeLoach's intelligence recognized the hazard of battle, but his true moral courage rose above it. To him "duty" to himself and family and love of country were higher than all else, and made him bear himself as if ignorant of fear. He served with honor in Virginia, being badly wounded at Sharpsburg while climbing over the Federal breastworks, and later on was shot down at Mine Run while voluntarily leading a charge which was the duty of superior officers. He fell at the head of his men, with a jagged hole in the neck, which! kept him out of the service for three months. Receiving his promotion at his return, he was assigned to Forrest's Cavalry and made captain of a company of independent scouts. Near Decatur, Ala., he was captured and kept on Johnson's Island until July, 1865. The hardships of war bore lightly upon the youthful soldiers of the South. Their courage was inherited, the strength and joy of comradeship were theirs, and, like their ancestors, they met the foes of their country with inborn steadfastness. It was natural for DeLoach to fight, he had a knowledge of the questions at issue. But it was after he returned home in 1865 that the real test of manhood came to DeLoach and to the men of his class. How he met this trial is known only to those who touched shoulders and divided counsel with him at that time. From that day till 1873, when the white people of Sumter came into their own again, was the time that tried men's souls in the Southland. From the town of Livingston, DeLoach's home, to the northern boundary of the county the proportion of blacks to whites was larger than in any other county in Alabama. The negroes almost from the first were under the control of aliens and renegades, and the struggle for existence was on in earnest. Reconstruction, with its deliberate plan to subject the native white people to their former slaves, was an unspeakable horror, to be resisted to the death. If the true story of reconstruction in the Black Belt of Alabama should ever be told, DeLoach's name would be written high up on the roll of honor. His judgment and courage were with him under all conditions. When the struggle was over, his kindliness made him resist any cruelty to, or oppression of, the negroes, when control was absolutely in the hands of the whites. He acted steadily upon this principle during his long service as judge, and no court was ever administered more fairly than his. His reelection time after time, making his term of office thirty four years, was a tribute to his integrity and intelligence. The writer of this sketch states "Of all the men whom I have known and of all the comrades I have loved, DeLoach came nearest the right life, and his surviving friends will join me in this judgment of his character." In 1867 Capt. W. R. DeLoach was married to Miss Susan Gibbs, a daughter of Col, Charles R. Gibbs, an officer of the War of 1812. Theirs was an ideal union. Will DeLoach and Sue Gibbs loved each other from youth through a long life, and parted only through that inevitable decree which "happeneth to all." | DeLoach, William Roby (I15982)
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| 3577 | H.J. Buckles, 87, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 15, 2016, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. H.J. was born in Carter County to the late Frank "F.T." Buckles and Emma Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Edith Buckles, Pearl Buckles, Margaret Garland and Effie Danner; his first wife, Ella Mae Buckles; and five brothers, Clay Buckles, Gene Buckles, Claude Buckles, Earl Buckles and Ivan Buckles. H.J. had worked as both a bus driver and a farmer. He was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and attended Meadowview Baptist Church. H.J. loved gardening and will be missed by everyone that knew him. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 24 years, Helen Sharp Buckles, of the home; two sons, Dale Buckles of Hampton and Dean Buckles and wife Glenda of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Joseph Buckles and wife Prenthia and Daniel Buckles and wife Bonnie, both of Elizabethton; three great-grandchildren, Mollie, Addilyn and Clint, all of Elizabethton; a stepson, Paul McCray and wife Debbie of North Carolina; a grandchild, Paul McCray Jr. and wife Tina of North Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Alexander, both of North Carolina; two sisters, Myrtle Pierce and Brenda Taylor and husband Bill; and one brother, Paul Buckles and wife Peggy. A service to honor and celebrate the life of H.J. Buckles will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, August 19, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Jones and Rev. Dean Smith officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 6 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gene Stansberry, Ray Lewis, Jimmy Buckles, Joseph Buckles, Daniel Buckles, Dayton Buckles, Matthew Williams and Josh Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Ikis Nave, Ronnie Keller, Jimmy Hyder and John Allen. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 10 a.m. Saturday to go in procession. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gene and Carolyn Stansberry and Ray and Maxine Lewis. | Buckles, H. J. (I46675)
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| 3578 | Hadaway family information provided by Marsha Faulk | Hadaway, Mr. (I23033)
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| 3579 | Hal Walker Sherfey son of George Bacon and Elizabeth Walker Sherfey and husband of Dorothy Hyder, father of Nancy Sherfey Hill. His widow Dorothy Hyder still resides in Sulphur Springs at the home place. Obituary: Hal Walker Sherfey, 79, Sherfey Rd., Jonesborough, died Sun., Feb 1, 1998 at Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Sherfey was a Washington County native and a son of the late George Bacon and Elizabeth Ann Walker Sherfey. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. Mr. Sherfey was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and his stepmother, Lena Whetsel Sherfey Whaley. | Sherfey, Howell Walker (30468604)
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| 3580 | Hallie W. Dunn, age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Shouns, Tennessee, she was born on May 8, 1919, the daughter of the late James and Collie Greer Williams. In addition to her parents, Hallie was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Dunn; two sons: Bill Dunn and Ronnie Dunn; one brother, Joe Williams; three sisters: Emma Wagner, Pauline Greer and Dolly Good and one grandson, Brad Dunn. Hallie was a member of Roans Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her time talking with her friends and family on the phone and she also enjoyed flowers. Hallie is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law: Sue Greer of Lenoir, North Carolina; Louise Smith of Marion, North Carolina and Lois and Perry Jennings of Mountain City, Tennessee; two sons and daughters-in-law: Gilbert and Gayle Dunn of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Paul and Kathy Dunn of Mountain City, Tennessee; one sister, Ada Osborne; one sister-in-law, June Williams, both of Mountain City, Tennessee; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews and special friends: Marie McElyea, Beatrice Stewart, Iva Sheffield and Edith Thompson. | Williams, Hallie (I86701)
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| 3581 | HAMILTON, OHIO - Jessie R. Davis, Jr., 91, Hamilton, Ohio formerly of Butler, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in the VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio. Born, April 9, 1925 in Lansing, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Jessie & Belle Ham Davis. He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946 in the European Theater. Junior was a proud Union Ironworker of Local # 372, Cincinnati, Ohio for 65 years, retiring in 1985 in Ohio then moved to Butler. He was a 32nd degree Mason, was a member of Roan Creek Masonic Lodge # 679. Junior was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, Butler. He loved his hobbies of raising cattle and bee keeping. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: Jessie R. III and Gary V., and three brothers: Warren G., Miles and Steven. Survivors include his wife of 69 years: Norma Virginia Matherly Davis, One Son: Craig (Connie) Davis, One Daughter: Yvonne (Bill) Shoun. One Daughter-in-law: Denice Davis. 9 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel, 212 North Main Street, Elizabethton, TN. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted following the funeral service. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. | Davis, Jessie R. (I54250)
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| 3582 | HAMLIN - Mary Pat Young Dytri, 90, died Sunday at an Abilene hospital. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Neinda Cemetery with the Rev. Loren Gardner officiating, directed by Foster-Adams Funeral Home. Mrs. Dytri was born in Boyd Chapel and graduated from Anson High School. She attended North Texas State University and Draughon's Business College. She lived in Abilene, Mineral Wells and Colorado Springs, Colo., before returning to Boyd Chapel in 1971. She was a secretary and a homemaker and worked in the restaurant business. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and a past officer of Ladies' Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2012. She was past district president and state president of the Ladies' Auxiliary. Survivors include two brothers, Burl "Bakey" Young of Duncan, Okla., and Tootie Young of Grand Saline; and several nieces and nephews. | Young, Mary Pat "Lallye" (I18251)
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| 3583 | Hampie Sikes provided the land for the Sikes Chapel Church in north Evans County, Georgia. | Sikes, Rhody (I21785)
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| 3584 | HAMPTON '97 Mr. Omar Frank Simerly, 97, of Hampton, TN, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late John and Ida Hyder Simerly. Mr. Simerly was retired as co-owner and operator of the Simerly Creek Bus Line. He was of the non-denominational faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theatre. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vernishia Street Simerly; a daughter, Barbara Miller; and ten brothers and sisters. Survivors include a son, Eston Simerly and his wife, Judy, Bluff City, TN; two daughters, Shirley Whitehead and her husband, Ed, Johnson City, and Wanda Brummett, Unicoi; grandsons, Eric Simerly and his wife, Angela, Gray, and Jackson Simerly, Atlanta, GA; great-grandson, Jackson Anthony Simerly; and great-granddaughter, Kierstyn Tailyr Simerly. Several other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive as well as special friends, Peggy Baldwin, Jeff Baldwin, Joy Baldwin Humphreys, Phyllis Marcus and Bettina Lamoure. Funeral service for Mr. Omar Frank Simerly will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday, December 3, 2010, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Brooks officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from Noon until 1:00 P.M. on Friday prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, December 3, 2010, following the funeral service in Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Eric Simerly, Jackson Simerly, G.O. Dorton, Mark McCord, Wayne Pullon and Jeff Williams. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #49. | Simerly, Omar Frank (I66019)
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| 3585 | HAMPTON - Alberta Wilson Lilley, 93, Hampton, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Roan Mountain, she was a daughter of the late George Lee & Rosie McCoury Wilson. She was employed in earlier years at the American Bemberg Corporation, North American Rayon Corporation and retired from Texas Instruments. She attended Riverview Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl H. Lilley, two sisters: Virginia Palmer and Mary Lou Winters and her brother: George Lee Wilson, Jr. She loved to cook for her many family members. Survivors include her sister: Loretta Archer, Elizabethton. Also several nieces & nephews. A Service to Celebrate the life of Alberta Lilley will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Grubb officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018 in the Johnson-Roan View Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Saturday will be: Adam Storie, Keith Morley, Rick Elliott, John Colbaugh, Rodney Payne and Theron Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Steven Cooper, Kevin Cooper and Andrew Colbaugh. | Wilson, Alberta (I60602)
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| 3586 | HAMPTON - Amelia (Ervin) Turner, age 77, of Hampton, Tennessee passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Amelia was born in Erwin, Tennessee to the late Thomas Marion Ervin and Eva Louise (Ruth) Lynch Ervin. In addition to her parents, Amelia was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Turner; a brother, Kenny Ervin; and her beloved granddaughter, Sierra Perkins. Amelia was a wonderful, caring woman with a tremendous sense of humor. She loved selflessly and once you met her; it was an instant friendship. She worked for Fish Springs Boat Dock as night security. Amelia was fearless and the job suited her, and she served in that position for almost 30 years. She was a member of Gap Creek Christian Church and enjoyed volunteering at the Lions Club, the DAV and she had worked closely with the Ladies Circle at church. To know her was to know love and kindness which she will be remembered for. Most of all she loved her family and was a warrior for them in their times of pain and sorrow. She had a love for animals of all kinds and enjoyed spending time and spoiling her grandchildren. Those left to join her again in a better place include her children, Eric Davis and Sheri (Travis) Miller; her grandchildren, Kaytlynn Miller, Phillip Davis, Devin Davis, Brandon Davis and Leah Davis; her brothers, Tommy (Popi) Ervin, Ronnie (Karen) Ervin and Jim (Sharon) Ervin; a special friend, Kaye Forrester; a sister-in-law, Donna Jenkins; several nieces, nephews, other family members, as well as her beloved cats- stripey cat, tweety and chunkey monkey. A service to celebrate Amelia’s life will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Mr. Jim Holtsclaw and Pastor Craig Layfield officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Saturday. The graveside service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be chosen from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Hank Jenkins, Sid Metz and Junior and Joyce Estep. | Ervin, Amelia (20035872)
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| 3587 | HAMPTON - Archie Dean Hardin, 75, Hampton, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 in the Roan Highlands Nursing Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Smith & Loretta Dugger Hardin. Archie was a 1959 graduate of Hampton High School. He was a former employee of Beaunit Fibers and retired from the Carter County School System as a mechanic & bus driver. He was a member of the Beck Mountain Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Raymond & Earl Hardin. Survivors include his wife of 55 years: Martha Honeycutt Hardin. Four Sons: Billy Hardin and Elizabeth Buttke, Erwin, Jeffrey Lynn Hardin, Elizabethton, Jamie Hardin, Marietta, Georgia and Jessie Hardin & Wife Sarah, Roan Mountain. Four Grandsons: James, Justin, Hunter & Bryson Hardin. One Brother: Teddy Hardin, Hampton, Six Sisters: Stella Henegar, Rozella Hardin, Sally Matherly, all of Elizabethton, Jane Browder, Rebecca Hardin and Elaine Larkins, all of Kingsport. Several nieces & nephews. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. Friday in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with the Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. There will be a visitation at a later date for family and friends. | Hardin, Archie Dean (I45340)
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| 3588 | HAMPTON - Betty Louise Hazelwood Estep, 88, Hampton, passed away Monday December 24, 2018 at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Edward S. & Nelle Smith Hazelwood. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Dean "Bill" Estep, September 13, 2011, a brother: Carl Hazelwood and two sisters: Fern Simerly and Demple Nave. Survivors include her children: Judy Allred (Glen), Elizabethton and Mike Estep (Gail), Johnson City. One Granddaughter: Micah Boone. Four Great Grandchildren: Mike Johnson, Jagger Ritchie, Christian Boone and Melia Ritchie. Two Sisters: Cordia "Tootsie" Berry and Polly Grindstaff. Several nieces & nephews Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wesley Duncan and Rev. Chris Hughes officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2018 in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Music will be by Carl Lee Hazelwood. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Friday will be: Mike Johnson, Christian Boone, Fred Simerly, Mark Berry, Brent Grindstaff and Lester "Speck" Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ray Harmon, Gary Shingleton, Billy Berry, Adam Berry, Kenneth Rainbolt, Sam Grindstaff, and David Grindstaff. | Hazelwood, Betty Louise (I33042)
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| 3589 | HAMPTON - Beulah Jacqueline Lunceford, age 86, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her residence. Beulah was born in Carter County to the late Woodrow and Blonnie Crowe Bowers. In addition to her parents, Beulah was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lunceford; three sisters; and three brothers. Beulah was a very special Mother and sister who worked hard and took care of her family. She was a woman of God and a member of Valley Forge Christian Church, where she was known as the hat lady. Beulah was a very talented seamstress and enjoyed gardening and working outside. She also enjoyed watching Nascar and football. Those left to cherish Beulah’s memory include her daughter, Janet Lunceford and Ray Price; her sons, Lester Lunceford and wife Shirley and Jerry Lunceford and wife Jennifer; two granddaughters, Heather Price and Kyle Boling and Donna McKeehan and husband Alan; three brothers, Terry Bowers and wife Barbara, Mike Warren and Kenny Warren and wife Jeannie; and three sisters, Patsy Presnell and husband John, June Saults and Carolyn Bishop. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service to honor the life of Beulah Jacqueline Lunceford will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery, New Annex, 215 Heroes Drive, Mountain Home, TN 37684, with Mr. David Seibenaler officiating. Pallbearer will be Mike Warren. | Bowers, Beulah Jaquelin (I88263)
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| 3590 | HAMPTON - Bill Pearce, age 88, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to join his loved ones and his Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. Bill was born in Carter County on January 6, 1935, a son of the late William A Pearce and Mabel L. (Buck) Pearce. In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma Jean (Malone) Pearce; two sisters, Julia Ann Pearce and Brenda Littleford; and his brother, Earl Pearce. Bill was well known and liked by his community and had owned and operated Hampton Mobile Home Parts and Supplies for many years. He enjoyed his work and the people he met and befriended. Bill attended Bethel Church and enjoyed traveling when he could. Most of all, Bill loved his family greatly and enjoyed every moment spent with them. Those left to remember and cherish Bill’s memory include his sons, Charles (Debi) Pearce and Kelvin Pearce; his grandchildren, Megan Pearce of Cape Coral, Florida and Nathan (Chas) Pearce of Woburn, MA; his great grandchildren, Cadence Pearce and Cale Pearce; one sister, Betty Jean Hunter of Marietta, GA; three sisters-in-law, Brenda Pearce of Bristol, TN, Dale Malone, Gray and Jane Malone, Elizabethton; and several nieces, nephews, and many friends also survive. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Bill Pearce will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Charles Pearce officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday. Music will be under the direction of the family. The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Pearce, William (74688513)
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| 3591 | HAMPTON - Carl C. Ward, 82, Hampton, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Signature Health. A native of Ole Butler, he was a son of the late Charles & Opel Tilley Ward. He had lived in Carter County for several years. He was a retired Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Jay Ward and a sister: Maybelle Hicks. He was a member of Friendship Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons: Kevin Ward, Hampton and Kale (Michelle) Ward, Elizabethton. Two Grandsons: Blake & Drew Ward and Granddaughter: Mary Ward. One Sister: Ruth Carden, Hampton. One Brother: Darrell (Sue Carol) Ward, Butler. His special roommate and special friend: Clarence Matherly. Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021 in Butler Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Osborne officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be: Darrell Ward, Frankie Ward, Jonathan Greenwell, Mike Hawkins, Larry Marlow, Greg Hicks, Isaiah Greenwell, Bud Hicks and Bill Blevins. | Ward, Calvin Carl (I81456)
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| 3592 | HAMPTON - Charles Dean Rainbolt, Jr., 60, Hampton passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born April 26, 1957 in Elizabethton. Dean was a 1975 graduate of Unaka High School. He was employed as a Dry Wall Finisher. Dean was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church but attended Little Milligan Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building his race car. He enjoyed his fishing trips to Georgia with his buddies. Dean was preceded in death by his father: Charles Dean "Bud" Rainbolt, his Paternal Grandparents: Dave & Ethel Rainbolt, his Maternal Grandparents: Henry & Juanita Howell. Survivors include his wife of 34 years: Dawana Lyons Rainbolt. A Daughter: Skylar Butler, A son: Elijah Rainbolt. A Grandson: Asher Oliver. His Mother: Donna Howell Lowry. A Sister: Kimberly Taylor (Tony), A Brother: Joshua Burrow. Step-brothers: Robert Lowry (Debra), Tampa, Florida, Jerry Borkhuis (Peggy), Honey Falls, New York and Jimmy Borkhuis, Jonesborough. Several nieces & nephews including a special nephew: Adreyan Burrow. His fur buddies, Sweetie, Gadget and Buddy. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis Wilson and Rev. Sam Isenhour officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the John Whitehead Cemetery, Hampton. Music will be provided by Larry Adams, Soloist and Cathy Wilson, Pianist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Monday will be: Joshua Burrow, John David Rainbolt, Gerald Fred Jenkins, Tony Lee Taylor, Eugene Moore, David Nave, Nicholas Lyons and Randy Lyons. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Chuck Hyder, Buddy Collins, Dean Letterman, Fred Jenkins, Bart Smith, Robert Bowers, Roger Childers, Sam Miller, Danny Oliver, Matt Elliott, Steve Pearson, Ryan Bowers, JR Campbell, Jann Ward, Steve Pearson, Rick Shaw, Sr. and Rick Shaw, Jr. | Rainbolt, Charles Dean (I56691)
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| 3593 | HAMPTON - Christine C. Cook, age 93, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to be the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Signature Health and Rehabilitation Center of Elizabethton. Christine was born in Carter County to the late Herve and Earlene (Franklin) Carver. In addition to her parents, Christine was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Ed” Cook; a son, Michael Cook; a sister, Frances Spain; and two brothers, Herve Carver, Jr. and Norman Carver. Christine graduated from Hampton High School in 1946 as valedictorian. She retired from Empire Furniture Company of Johnson City, where she worked for 32 years. She was a member of Rittertown Baptist Church. Christine is survived by one daughter, Sylvia Jean Potter and husband Brookie of Elizabethton; one son, William Cook of Johnson City; six grandchildren: Charles Potter, Tracey Perez, Teresa Potter, William Cook II, Rebecca Olds, and Dawn Cook; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews also survive. A celebration of Christine’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in the Rittertown Baptist Church with Reverend Richard Stout and Reverend Dean Smith officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Thomas Little. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM in the church prior to the service on Thursday or at the home of her daughter, Jean Potter, at other times. The graveside service will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Charles Potter, Kayla Penix, Jamie Perez, Ronald Merritt, Jr., Dickie Tester, Mark Payne, Jack Smith and Bobby Dugger. | Carver, Christine C. (I91861)
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| 3594 | HAMPTON - Clarence Stuart Fair, 72, Hampton, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at Agape Nursing & Rehab. Mr. Fair was born in Johnson City to the late Clarence C. and Queen E. Dempsey Fair. He worked over 30 years at A. O. Smith Water Products Company. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fair was preceded in death by one niece, Christy Carver. Survivors include: one sister, Agnes L. Carver; nephews, Tony Carver and his fiancé Mistee and Randy Carver and his wife Crystal; several great and great, great nieces and nephews; and all the ladies and IHOP and A. O. Smith. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Agape Nursing & Rehab for their care. The family of Mr. Fair will receive friends from 1 PM – 2 PM Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Morris-Baker. The funeral service will follow at 2 PM. A committal service will immediately follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park. | Fair, Clarence Stuart (I64662)
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| 3595 | HAMPTON - Earnestine “Granny” Carver, age 95, of Hampton passed away at Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Sunday, November 6, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. She was born April 8, 1927 in Unicoi to the late Charlie and Adaline Davis Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Carver, a daughter: Doris Ann Smith, two sons: Kenneth Carver and Bobby Jack Carver, a grandson, Jr. Morton and several brothers and sisters. She was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: A daughter, Mildred (Larry) Morton; a son, Lester (Wynonna) Carver; a son-in-law, Jackie Paul (Edna) Smith; granddaughters Deani Smith, Michelle Carver, Amanda Buck, Ashley and Regina; grandsons Ned (Julie) Smith, Josh (Sandra) Smith, great-grandchildren Lacey, Lauren, Hannah, Jackson and Lane Smith, Miley and Bodee Morton and Kaylie Carver; two sisters, Joyce Sneed and Shirley Bailey. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mike Lyons and Rev. Greg Largent officiating. Interment will follow in the Carver-Cochran Cemetery. Music will be provided by her great-grandchildren: Lacey, Lauren, Hannah, Jackson and Lane Smith. Active Pallbearers will be Jack, Josh, Ned, Jackson and Lane Smith, Bodee Morton, Jr. Clark, Roy Lacy, Landon Lingerfelt and Ned Isaacs. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tip Smith and Byrl Clark. | Smith, Ernestine (36835474)
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| 3596 | HAMPTON - Effie Carver, 93, Hampton, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Luther Guinn and Martha Whitehead . She was a homemaker. She loved to read, work in her garden and her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Carver, a son: Keith, three sisters, one brother and several half sisters and brothers. Survivors include a son: Jim Carver. Three Daughters: Charlene Williams, Sheila (Tom) Gray and Charlotte Tolley. Five Grandchildren: Angela (David), Stonecypher, Chris Tolley, Josh (Brittany) Lewis, John Arnett and Sarah (Wayne) Carr. Three Great Grandchildren: Logan Tolley, Lucas and Miley Carr, Ayden and Felicity Arnett. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Whitehead, Rev. Bob Campbell and Rev. John Vance officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in the Guinn Cemetery with Terry and Tim Carver officiating. Music will be provided by Beth Stevens. Active Pallbearers will be: Jim Carver, Josh Lewis, Chris Tolley, David Stonecypher, Mike Ingram and Doug Calhoun. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bud Gouge, Jack Simerly, Junior Lydia, Rick Hyder, Larry Davis, Donnie Chambers, Daniel Chambers, Harold Chambers, Albert Ellison, Rodney Buchanan, Herman Miller, Roy Tolley, Dru Wilson, Logan Tolley, Dallas Gregg, Jack Gouge, David Stout, Benny Carver, Tom Gray, Kevin Lester, Jim Whitehead, and Steve Simerly. Her special nieces: Margaret Gregg, Lisa Simerly, Vickie Buchanan, and Joy Lovette. Her special friends: Reva Presnell, Pauline Thomas, Junior & Sandy Lydia. The family would like to thank Amedisys Home Health for caring for Mom during her illness and her care givers, Margaret, Martha & Jenny also the Richenbergs for all the kindness shown to Mom during her illness. We would like to also thank little Willie for the love, endless time and the smile he put on Mamas face everyday and we want to thank her sweet little dog “Sara” for the unconditional love she gave to Mama. | Guinn, Effie (33657161)
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| 3597 | HAMPTON - Ella Mae McClain Townsend, 92, Hampton, passed away, Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was textile worker and very active member in Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. in Elizabethton. She held treasure position for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary & Frank McClain, husband, Warren Townsend, a son, Rick Townsend, three brothers, Carmen, Billy and JC McClain and two sisters, Arlene and Bernice McClain. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Townsend, Elizabethton; grandson, Todd McCoury and companion Shirley Franklin, Elizabethton; three granddaughters Courtney King and spouse Logan of Erwin, Emily Whitehead and spouse Matt of Elizabethton and Madison Franklin of Elizabethton; a very special great-grandson, Collin Whitehead, Elizabethton; special friend, Jan Blankenship, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the nurses of Life Care and Dr Amy Clark. Mrs. Townsend donated her body to Quillen Collage of Medicine. | McClain, Ella Mae (I69299)
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| 3598 | HAMPTON - Elsie Reba Simerly Fritts, 77, Hampton passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. A native of Wharton, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William & Mary Ann Peters Simerly. She had lived most of her life in Carter County. She was a homemaker. Elsie was a member of the Rittertown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Von Austin Fritts who died January 20, 2018, by three brothers: Joe, Bobby & James Simerly and a sister: Helen Smith. Her hobbies include cooking, sewing, puzzle books & reading. Survivors include her children: James Fritts & wife Donna, Elizabethton and Reba Shreve & husband Gregory, Matthews, North Carolina. Five Grandchildren: Robbie Fritts, Christopher Shreve, Whitney Shreve, Chris Fuller & wife Melissa & Robert Fuller. Her great grandchildren: Dylan, Haylee, Alexis, Makenzie, Ashton and Chelsea Fuller. One Sister: Wilma Hill, Hampton. Her brother-in-law: Harold Fritts & wife Priscilla, her sisters-in-law: Mary Colbert and Special Friend, Karen Fisher. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday April 2, 2018 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Terry Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Boyd Smith, Richard Smith, Bobby Joe Taylor, Freddie Shreve, E.J. Blevins, Andy Arnett and Duck Stout. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of 2300 Wing, Johnson City Medical Center. | Simerly, Elsa Reba (I58623)
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| 3599 | HAMPTON - Glen Barnett, age 76 of Fiddlers Branch Rd., Hampton, TN passed away March 10, 2020. He was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a son of the late Garther and Gertrude Hughes Barnett. He was retired as a truck driver for Summer Taylor Construction Company. He enjoyed; gardening, cutting firewood, his life in the mountains, and his dog Mitzi. Survivors include: his wife Barbara Barnett, of the home, children; Joan Ramsey (Doug), of Jonesboro, TN, Susan Mohan, of Hampton, TN, Karen Curtis (Bill), of Rutledge, TN, Paul Barnett, of Hampton, TN, Timmy Barnett (Kathy), of Jonesboro, TN, and Jeff Barnett (Paula), of Jonesboro, TN, three sisters; Dory Laws, Doris Estep, and Lassy Laws, all of Johnson City, TN, one brother; Zeke Barnett, of Green Mountain, NC. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by: one daughter; Linda Gortney, and brothers; Bobby, Clyde, Ralph, Doyle, Kels, and Lawrence. Funeral services will be held; Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12:00Noon in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with David Montgomery officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at White Pine Cemetery (Byrd Creek Rd). | Barnett, Glen (I80444)
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| 3600 | HAMPTON - Gregory Banner, 61, Hampton, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was born April 8, 1961. He was formerly employed by Tennessee Valley Cable. He loved to play the Guitar and play horseshoe. In earlier years he attended Union Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Clyde Banner , a sister: Wanda Banner, a niece: Terra Blevins, his grandparents: Essie & Arthur Banner and Lawton & Della Hodge and his aunt: Helena Feathers. Survivors include his daughter: Linda (Robert) Clawson, Mother: Geraldine Banner, a granddaughter: Rachel Nelson, a great grandson: Carter Eller, a sister: Jamie Blevins and a niece: Kelly Reed. Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. David Montgomery officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Banner, Gregory (48818852)
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