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| 4501 | JoAnn B McKinney, age 87 of North Hwy 226, Bakersville, NC passed away December 7, 2011 at her home. A native of Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Bertie Gouge Buchanan. She was a Veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Mitchell County Department of Social Services. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a sister Willie McCullough and a brother Melvin A Buchanan. Survivors include her two sons Daniel (Dan) McKinney and wife Angie and Chris McKinney and wife Lisa, all of Kingsport, TN, two sisters Jessie B. Hughes, of Bakersville, NC and Nell B. Johnston, of Fredricksburg, Texas, and one brother Dewey D. Buchanan Jr, of Morristown, TN, and four grandchildren Jessica, Luke, Jeremiah and Daniel. Funeral services will be held Saturday December 10, 2011 at 1:00PM in Friendship Baptist Church with Don Ford and Bobby L. McKinney officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Green Young Cemetery with Military Funeral Honors being conducted by The North Carolina Honor Guard. | Buchanan, JoAnn (I82878)
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| 4502 | JoAnn Guy Trivette, 69, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 20, 2019, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. JoAnn was born in Butler, Tenn., to the late Charlie and Hazel Cable Guy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a beloved granddaughter, Bethany Holder; two great-granddaughters, Sidney Harrell and Christie White; two dear sisters, Cleo Guy and Elsie Oxendine; and a dear brother, Coy Guy. JoAnn had the biggest heart and her humble nature will live on in memory by those who met her. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed dearly. JoAnn was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church in the Buntontown Community. She loved fishing and being outside, but most especially she loved seeing and spending time with her family and singing. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Allen Trivette, of the home; five wonderful daughters, Tina Wyatt and husband Ray, Joy Trivette, Dee Dee Trivette, Jeannie Holder and husband Kevin and Patty Holder and husband Gary, all of Elizabethton; her dear sister, Shirley Morgan and husband Leslie of Butler; her brother, Benny Guy and wife Patricia of Concord, N.C.; three sisters-in-law, Mildred Sobotka and husband Dan of Kingsport, Joyce Mandler and husband John of Alabama and Mary Sizemore and husband Bruce of Virginia; and her beloved grandchildren, Brittney Harrell, Dustin and Dakota Wyatt, Chanea, Mirissia and Joseph Orndorff, Anna Smith, Rebecca Blevins, Andrew and Bradley White and Brady and Alex Holder. Several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. A service to celebrate the life of JoAnn Guy Trivette will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 23, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Charlie Trivette and Pastor Matthew Guy officiating. Music will be under the direction of Lowell and Glenda Trivette. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at noon Monday, June 24, in the Whitehead Cemetery, Cable Hollow Road, Butler, Tenn. Active pallbearers will be Dustin Wyatt, Dakota Wyatt, Brady Holder, Alex Holder, Andrew White and Joseph Orndorff. Bradley White will serve as an honorary pallbearer. | Guy, JoAnn (I72023)
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| 4503 | Joann H. Pritchard, age 79, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from the Hillview Health Center. Joann was born in Butler, Tennessee to the late Joseph "Joe" Hackney and Lena Faye Payne Hackney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman William Pritchard on December 19, 2002; and two brothers. Mrs. Pritchard was a homemaker and had retired as a CNA. She attended Zion Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include two sons, Rick Pritchard, of Elizabethton and Michael Pritchard, of Watauga; four grandchildren, Tyler Pritchard, Alisha Yontz, Taylor Medina, and Rikki Price; four great grandchildren, McKinley Pritchard, Christian Pritchard, Jesse Pritchard, and Addison Price. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Joann H. Pritchard will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 7, 2015 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Doug Hartley, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence of a son, Rick Pritchard, at any time. The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 10, 2015 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Phillip Campbell, Teddy Greenwell, Larry Leach, Jerry Lyons, Sam Lyons, and Bruce Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Joann's friends and neighbors. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton at 9:00 AM on Monday, to go in procession. | Hackney, JoAnn (I44554)
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| 4504 | JoAnn Range Perry, 80, Bluff City, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Signature Health Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Josephine Hoss Range. JoAnn was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a former employee of the Bemberg Corporation and retired from North American Rayon Corporation. She loved to go camping and fishing. JoAnn was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jackie Range, L.A. Range and Lewis Younce. Survivors include her husband, Earl Perry; two sons, Mark (Sandy) Davis and Carl J. Bowers, both of Elizabethton; her step-children, Kim Perry, Robert Perry and Kip (Elizabeth) Perry; one brother, Jerry (Sandra) Range, Elizabethton; seven grandchildren, Heath Perry, Hunter Perry, Shelby Perry, Anthony Davis, Jamie Parlier, Caleb Metros and Dylan Richardson; and three great-grandchildren, Adrianna Davis, Kayden Parlier and Ethan Holtsclaw. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 15, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Grant Foster, minister, officiating. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Range, JoAnn (35117518)
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| 4505 | JoAnn Rash, 72, of Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Holston Valley Medical Center, following an extended illness. JoAnn was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Worley Milburn Nave Sr. and Bonnie Stout Nave. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Worley Nave Jr. and James Nave, and two infant twin siblings. JoAnn was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church and a previous member of Hunter First Baptist Church. She loved all her church family of both churches and was a faithful helper with the AWANA program. Most of all she was a devoted mother and grandmother. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Lindsay Rash II and wife Tammy, of Elizabethton; her daughter, Linda McClure and husband Mitchell, of Elizabethton; three grandsons, Andrew Rash, of Seattle, Ezekiel McClure and Josh Jones, both of Elizabethton; two great-granddaughters, Kaydence Carroll and Kennedy Jones, both of Elizabethton; her sisters, Dorothy Lett and Della Duvall (her best friend), both of Elizabethton; and a special sister-in-law, Patricia Rash, of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A service to honor the life of JoAnn Rash will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, April 18, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Rusty Verran officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, prior to the service, or at the residence of her son or daughter at anytime. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Josh Jones, Andrew Rash, Zeke McClure, Guy Horne, Gary Claymon and Billy Rash. Honorary pallbearers will be her church families and her neighbors and friends of Blue Springs and Siam Communities. | Nave, JoAnn (I48689)
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| 4506 | Jodie Farthing Reese Dugger, 90, of Burnsville, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014, at her home. A native of Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. E. J. and Lula Greene Farthing. She was also preceded in death by her husbands: Asa L. Reese, Jr. and Oran H. Dugger; an infant son; a son: Michael Reese; stepson: Larry Dugger; 3 sisters: Alpha, Kizzie Mae and Lennis; and a brother: Blaine. Jodie grew up in the Bethel community of Watauga County. A graduate of Mars Hill College, she was a riveter during World War II on the P-47. She and Asa L. were house parents at Crossnore School for 13 years. Jodie and Oran became residents of Burnsville in 1992 and she had been an active member at First Baptist Church since. Surviving are her children: Marilyn Robinson of Burnsville, and Asa Lowell Reese of Tryon; a daughter-in-law: Mary Ann Dugger of Columbus, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; a brother:Â Edmund Farthing and wife, Hazel, of Vilas; and, a special friend: Gordon MacFarlane. A graveside service will be held at 3PM Wednesday in the Farthing Family Cemetery in Vilas. A celebration of life service will be held at 2PM Saturday, October 11, 2014, at First Baptist Church of Burnsville. Rev. Tommy James will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. | Farthing, Jodie (I73171)
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| 4507 | Jody Price, 94, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. She was the youngest child of Joel Carriger Crumley and Mary Ada Larkin Crumley. She was predeceased in 2012 by her husband of 60 years, FBI Special Agent James W. Price. Jody grew up in Elizabethton and attended ETSU. Upon graduation, she worked for the TVA for five years. In 1951, she married Jim Price whom she'd known for many years. Marrying an FBI agent meant a life of transfers and moves. They first lived in Texas and then Indianapolis, Ind., where their three daughters were born. Then they were transferred to Chicago and finally to El Centro, Calif., a small office out of the San Diego Field Office. Jim retired from the Bureau in 1975. The family stayed busy traveling throughout California and Baja, Mexico, and taking summer road trips back to Elizabethton. As their girls grew up and moved away, Jody and Jim lived in Yuma, Ariz., and Henderson, Nev., before moving to Tucson in 2007. Jody was well known as an excellent cook and hostess as well as an accomplished pianist and seamstress. No matter where they lived, Jody made a house a home. She also assisted Jim in building a beach house in Baja which the family enjoyed for many years. She never lost her soft southern accent and was always proud of her East Tennessee heritage. Jody is survived by her three daughters, Patty Marko and Susan Carr of Santa Fe, N.M., and Terry Burden of Tucson, Ariz. She is also survived by her niece, Nancy Crumley of Elizabethton. She has two grandsons, James and Travis Price. A small family gathering will be held when she is interred with her husband at Santa Fe National Cemetery. | Crumley, Jo Carolyn "Jody" (I65648)
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| 4508 | Joe Allen Hicks, 86, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. Joe was born on October 9, 1935 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late Phelix Theodore Hicks and the late Ethel Calhoun Hicks. Joe graduated Cranberry High School in 1955 and then attended Gaston College, taking mechanics. He retired from Baxter Health Care after a long career. He was a Deacon and member of the Lewis Chapel and enjoyed fishing, hunting and tinkering. He was preceded in death by his father, Phelix Theodore Hicks; mother, Ethel Hicks; brother, Bill Hicks; and granddaughter, Amy Randolph. Joe leaves behind to cherish his memory wife of 60 years, Ella Hinkle Hicks; two sons, John (Penny) Hicks of Elk Park, NC, Richard (Karen) Hicks of Cranberry, NC; daughter, Alicia (Wayne) Randolph of Fife, WA; sister, Barbara (Willard) Frazier of Newton, NC; brother, LG Hicks of Spruce Pine, NC; nine grandchildren, Jacob Hicks, Sarah Hicks, Stephanie Norwood, Codie Berry, Laura Randolph, Caleb Randolph, Cameron Randolph, Emily Randolph, Jacob Randolph; and 11 great grandchildren, Gus, Carleigh, Jake, Abel, Leah, Gracie, Mason, Baylee, Mckayla, Landon, Beau. Services for Joe Allen Hicks will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022 beginning at 12 p.m. from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Sheppard and the Rev. Gene Carver officiating. | Hicks, Joseph Allen (I90931)
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| 4509 | Joe Anderson, 74, Rt. 2, died Monday, Aug. 20, 1990, at the home of Joe Ester Wishon. He was a Washington County native and a son of the late Roy and Bertha Duncan Anderson. Mr. Anderson retired from Klopman Mills after 34 years. He was a member of Fairview Untied Methodist Church. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Ruth Bacon Anderson, in 1980, and by a grandson, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include one son: John Anderson, Jonesborough; one sister, Mrs. Viola Onks, Jonesbrough; one brother, Bill Anderson, Maryville; three grandsons, Robby, Jamey and Tony Anderson, all of Jonesborough; and several nieces and nephews. | Anderson, Joseph Grant (32744476)
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| 4510 | Joe DeLoach was a lumberjack, saw mill operator and woodsman. When he was in his early 20's (in about 1905), he travelled to Oregon to work in the Redwood groves. For reasons unknown, he worked instead on a cattle ranch in Dallas, Oregon. In conversations with his son J.A. Mike DeLoach, he stated that he learned to break-in new broncos, and did all the normal work of a ranch hand. He said that on most days, he could see Mount Hood off to the east. He returned to East Tennessee in about 1909. It was said that he was probably the best horse rider in Johnson County, and that if anyone one had problems busting in a new horse, they would call on him. He worked at and operated saw mills in the following locations: Schyler Hollow - 1* miles from Campbell Hollow up Doe Creek. Doe Creek - * mile below Rambo's Mill. Doe Creek - * mile above Rambo's Mill on opposite side of creek. Doe Creek (Laurels) - 3 miles south of the DeLoach home. Campbell Hollow - 1* miles above home. Norris Hollow - * mile west of home. Dugger Hollow - 1.8 miles west of home. Shoun Hollow (Timothy Branch) - 2* mile east of home. Campbell's Creek - 3* miles northeast of home off Hiway 67. Midway (Little Dry Run). Gar Matherly'sin Carter County - 2* miles west of new Butler. Clint Perkins on Roan Creek - 3 miles west of Little Doe Post Office. Nettle Cove on Roan Creek - 2 miles northeast of Doeville Post Office. Conley Poole Hollow - 1 mile up Doe Creek. Lou McEwenFarm near Butler. Upper Gap Creek in Carter County. Proffit Hollow - 1 mile northwest of home off Campbell Hollow Road. 1920 Johnson County, TN District 6 Household 17 Joe Deloach 35 TN TN NC Sawyer, lumber mill Dove 25 NC TN NC Gervais C. 5 TN TN NC John J. 2 TN TN NC Marie J. 1 TN TN NC Sam C 75 TN TN VA Minister Louisa 75 NC NC NC 1930 Johnson County, TN District 6 Household 17 Joe Deloach 46 TN TN NC Sawyer, lumber mill Dove 36 NC TN NC Carter 15 TN TN NC Astor 12 TN TN NC Marie 11 TN TN NC Hazel 9 TN TN NC L. E. (f) 6 TN TN NC Willard 5 TN TN NC Lucy 3 TN TN NC Kate 1 TN TN NC Edsel 2 mo TN TN NC 1940 Washington County, TN Census Johnson City, Ward 2 11 Sidney St Household 71 Jody A. DeLoach 55 TN Laborer, W.P.A. Farm to Market Project Dovey wife 45 NC Carter son 25 TN Truck Driver, Lumber Mill L. E. dau 16 TN Williard son 15 TN Lucy dau 13 TN Kate dau 11 TN Edsel son 10 TN Max son 4 TN 20 Sidney St Household 85 Henry Cole. 23. VA Hazel (DeLoach) 19. TN James Baxley. 22 TN Marie (DeLoach) 21. TN Address at time of death for Joseph DeLoach: 506 W Main Street Johnson City, TN | DeLoach, Joseph Alexander (I2852)
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| 4511 | Joe Minton Taylor, 90, of Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Robert and Lizzie Grindstaff Taylor. Joe served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retired supervisor in the Spinning Unit at North American Rayon Corporation where he had worked for 42 years. Joe was the oldest member of Big Springs Church of Christ. He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight brothers, Blaine D., Ira, John R., Howard M., Hobart, Fred, Paul W. and Orvil J. Taylor. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Ivade Morris Taylor; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Larry Jeffers, Hampton, and Debbie and David Oaks, Elizabethton; a son, Randy Taylor of West Virginia; one grandson, Austin Oaks; several nieces and nephews; and three sisters-in-law, Jackie Taylor, Lillian Pierce and June Taylor. Funeral services for Joe Minton Taylor were conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Glen Layfield, minister, officiating. Music was provided by Mr. Larry Jeffers. The graveside service and interment was at 2 p.m. Monday, March 5, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers were Mike McKinney, Jimmy Taylor, Bill Taylor, Keith Burleson, Austin Oaks, Tyler Higgins, Jacob Gouge and James Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Burleson, Lynn Taylor, Eddie Taylor, Robert Taylor, Danny Oaks, Tony Oaks, Justin Taylor, Larry Grindstaff, Brian Burleson, Randy Goswell and members of Big Springs Church of Christ. | Taylor, Joe Minton (I56231)
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| 4512 | Joe Robinson is named as the father of John H. Arnold on John's death record. | Robinson, Joe (I10548)
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| 4513 | Joe Shull - MOUNTAIN CITY MOUNTAIN CITY — Joe C. Shull, age 89, of 517 Mill Creek Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2005, at the Mountain City Care Center following a brief illness. He was born in Mountain City, Tennessee, on June 30, 1916, to the late Roby and Addie Arnold Shull. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Ward Shull, who passed away on August 7, 1999, and one brother, John D. Shull. Joe was a 1935 graduate of Johnson County High School. Joe was a retired farmer and former owner and operator of Mill Creek Grocery. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, where he also served as Sunday School Superintendent and was a member of the choir. Joe was a member of the Neva Ruritan, Neva Volunteer Fire Department and served as Johnson County Road Commissioner for a number of years. Joe was a renowned storyteller and he enjoyed football and racing. Joe is survived by two sisters, Mary Lee Shoun, of Springfield, VA, and Jacquelin Mink and husband, George, of Portsmouth, VA; one brother, Earl Shull and wife, Louise, of Mountain City, TN; sister-in-law, Alma Worley, of Mountain City, TN, several nieces and nephews and many, many dear friends. Funeral Services for Joe C. Shull will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2005, from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Swift and Rev. Jim Norman to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the Pine Grove Baptist Church Choir. Graveside Services and Interment will follow from the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Sam Cress, Steve Cornett, Terry Hodge, Chris Lang, Francis Scherier, Barry Watson, Richard Watson and Randy Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers are: Robert Cress, Pat Conville, AD Grindstaff, Terry Matheson, Junior Maze, J.W. Mink, Dale Phillips, Bill Shull, Bob Shull, John Shull, Terry Shull, Tom Shull, Dick Snyder, Jim Snyder, Johnny Sutphin, Bill Worley and Doug Hornsby and Staff of Mountain City Care Center. The family will receive friends from 1-2:20 p.m. on Monday, prior to the Services, at the Church. At other times, friends may call at the residence of Earl and Louise Shull, 126 Slimp Branch Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, 37683, at anytime. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Neva Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Tom Shull, 3530 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683 | Shull, Joseph "Joe" (I17255)
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| 4514 | Joe Stout left home at age 12 because he found out Joe Arney was his real dad, and not James D. Stout who raised him. At age 12, he went to work for a wealthy farmer, Bid Lowe until Bid died, grandad was 18 at that time. He then went to work for Nick Cammel (Campbell?) until he married. After he married, he went to work for Uncle Stans's dad cutting timber. At one point he went to work at a Rock Quarry in Stoney Creek where Aunt Wanda thinks he was injured. (Aunt Wanda) Joe and Martha Stout lived in Stony Creek along Hodge Branch. Discripency in birth year. SSDI had 1884, Grannie Stout said 1885. MEMBERSHIP: Dungan Chapel Baptist Church | Stout, Joseph Lincoln (I19013)
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| 4515 | Joe Trivett, age 95, died Monday, December 2, at McKinley Memorial hospital where he had been a patient for several weeks. Funeral services will be at graveside, Locust Grove cemetery at 9:30 am Thursday. Trivett had pioneered in the region back of Brewster Flat when he was a young man, had been living alone in Brewster for many years. The Herald Report was unable to learn much about Trivett except for an interview with him a year ago. He then told the paper that when he got tired of living in Brewster he would go home to North Carolina to died. He was unable to fulfill the dream. Trivett is survived by a son, David, Salt Lake City; another son, George, Bellingham; a son Earl, Elizabethton, Tenn; and a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Patrick. | Trivette, Joseph Rosencrans (I60833)
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| 4516 | Joe Woods - ELIZABETHTON J.B.-My Beloved Husband. We will be together in heaven, holding hands, walking streets of gold. We can stroll through the green fields of clover and rest our feet in the clear crystal waters. Oh how wonderful us being together in heaven with Jesus by our side. We can rejoice and praise him forever and thank him for keeping us together. We had 52 special years down here, but my love is nothing compared to us being together in heaven. I will love you forever till my heart stands still. Your loving Wife, Betty Ann. Joe Bob (J.B.) Woods, 75, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Sunday, December 21, 2008, at his residence. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Zylkie (Z.W.) and Hassie Sams Woods. He had lived most of his life in Carter County. He was retired from the Elizabethton City School System in the Maintenance Department. He attended the Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Woods was a CPL in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He loved to work with wood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Claude & Jack Woods. Survivors include his wife: Betty Ann Richardson Woods. A Daughter: Robin Woods and friend,Ken Matherly, Elizabethton. A Son & daughter-in-law: Eddie & Joy Woods, Elizabethton. His Grandchildren: Scarlett Gouge, Beth Gouge and fiancé Joey Strickland, Rebekah Woods & Joseph Woods. Two Great Grandchildren: MaKayla Woodby and Austin Fair. Three Sisters and Brothers-in-Law: Judy & Gene Pierce, Morristown, Betty & James (Doub) Maines, and Frances & Monte Fleenor, all of Bluff City. Sister-in-Law: Mary Kathryn Wilson, Maryville, Brother-In-Law & Sisters-in-law: Grayson & Jo Richardson, Sister-In-Laws; Yvonne Richardson & Katie Woods. Several Nieces & Nephews. His special friends: Taylor Greene, Hannah McDonnell and Shaylee Grindstaff, Gilbert Wilson, Brian Carden, Bobby Townsend and Brenda Taylor. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Willie Campbell officiating. Graveside service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Richardson Cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday will be: Ronnie Pierce, Doug Maines, Roy Rumley, Troy Rumley, Charlie Woods, Joseph Woods and Jonathan Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Zeke Tolley, Harry Stout, Dillard Shell, Doug Ranshaw and Maintenance Staff of the Elizabethton City School System. | Woods, Joe Bob (I88358)
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| 4517 | Joel Dunlap Nave was born the 16th of 17 children to Abraham Nave Sr. and Mary Williams. He was named for the husband of his older sister, Elizabeth. Joel was a strong Union supporter during the Civil War (War Between the States), however avoided being conscripted into serving in either Army. He inherited the prosperous farm of his father Abraham Nave for the caring of his parents in their old age and his epileptic brother John. He to was a prosperous farmer and a personal friend of President Andrew Johnson. Joel married Sarah Ann Barbara McQueen on 3 June 1849 in Johnson City,Tennessee. | Nave, Joel Dunlap (I5023)
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| 4518 | Joel Patrick Snyder, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was loved by all who knew him! He was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. “Doc” and Zola Snyder, and brothers, Scotty Snyder and Lynn Snyder. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 40 years, Judy Snyder; step-children, Amy Thompson (Brandon) and Jeremy Snyder (Jackie); grandchildren, Macey (Chris), Michael (Krisi) and Izzy; nephews, Shane Snyder (Angel) and Dan Snyder (Rebecca); uncle, John D. Snyder; The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The graveside service and burial will immediately follow the visitation from Sunset Memorial Park with military honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Connor Simcox, Dylan Simcox, Chris Harrison, Brandon Thompson, Michael Oxentine, Jeremy Snyder, Dan Snyder, and Shane Snyder. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Basher, Dave Greene, Lewis Walker, Billy Walker, Steve Arnold, Bud Reece, Bob Heck, David Snyder, Wesley Snyder, and Charles Crosswhite. | Snyder, Joel Patrick (98423649)
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| 4519 | Joella Richardson Adams, 68, died Jan. 9, 1999, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A native of Pennington Gap, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Ruby Akers Richardson. She retired in 1974 from the Newport News school system. Joella was a member of Gloucester Point Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, John J. Adams Sr.; one daughter, Teresa Adams Kelley, and her husband, Horace; two sons, J. Javan Adams Jr. and William ''Bill'' W. Adams, and his wife, Katy; one grandson, Christopher Edward Larson, and his wife, Jennifer; one granddaughter, Ashley Jo Kelley; one aunt, Virginia Hampton; one uncle, George Richardson; and a host of cousins. A funeral service, conducted by the Rev. J. Michael Wilkins and the Rev. Dr. Tommy Harrell, will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Gloucester Point Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. | Richardson, JoElla (I84209)
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| 4520 | John "Jackie" Griffith was the son of Revolutionary War soldier Chisholm Griffith and his second wife Mary Polly Briggs. His wife, Annie Byrd,(1725-11 Jan 1825) was the daughter of Revolutionary War soldier George William Byrd and Annie Hutson.Annie Byrd predeceased her father who died later in 1825. John sued the administrator of her late father's estate in order to obtain his children's inheritance.My guess for this suit was because his six children were all 10 years and younger at the time. The money was probably most needed.The suit went on to the North Carolina Supreme Court where he did not prevail. The six children of John and Annie Byrd Griffith are: 1.EVELINE who m. Swinfield Wright 2.MARY POLLY who m. Thomas Radford 3.ELHANNAN who m. Rosanna Masters 4.SERENA who m. James Radford 5.SULTANA who m.William H.Hensley 6.HOSEA P.GRIFFITH who m. Clarissa Masters Researched by Lloyd Bailey "Toe River Valley Heritage"Vol1. -Allie Nelson | Griffith, John (I70048)
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| 4521 | John (Tha Shoe) Shoemake, age 68 of Butler, TN passed away, on September 27, 2018 in his home surrounded by family and friends. John was born in Mountain City, TN on September 15th, 1950 to the late Dick Shoemake and Hazel Crosswhite Shoemake. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Margaret Stalcup and niece Debbie Shoemaker. John was retired from the United States Army, he enjoyed 4-Wheeling, woodworking, fishing and hunting. John is survived by Cathy Cordell of the home; Daughters: Shannon Brown and husband Terry of Butler, TN. Amie Broomhall and husband Kyle of Knoxville, TN; Son: Richard Shoemake of Jefferson, NC; Sisters: Kat Thomas of Elizabethton, TN and Dorothy Shoemake of Mountain City, TN; Brother: Harold Shoemaker of Mountain City, TN; Mother in law: Dorothy Keller of Butler, TN; 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. John had a beloved dog, Gypsy. Special Friends: Junior Campbell of Butler, TN. Ray Hammonds of Mountain City, TN The family would also like to extend a heartfelt "Thank You!" to all the staff of Amedisys Hospice for taking such good care of John. Funeral service for John R. Shoemake will be conducted Monday, October 1st, 2018 at 3:00 pm from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home with Steve Dugger to officiate. Family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm prior to the service. Graveside service and burial will follow at the Butler Cemetery with military honors to be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers: Patrick Brown, Isaiah Brown, Terry Brown, Bo Thomas and Kyle Broomhall. Honorary Pallbearers: Junior Campbell, Ray Hammonds, and Timothy Brown. | Shoemake, John (I65236)
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| 4522 | John A Crow, 90, died at the home of his son, Charlie Crow, Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock after an illness of a few days. Mr. Crow was a native of Carter County and was one of the oldest and most beloved of its citizens. Mr. Crow was very active in both church and civic affairs as long as his health permitted. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Mr. Crow was married twice. His first wife was Sarah E. Colbaugh of this city. The second marriage was to Mrs. Dora McKeehan of Johnson City. | Crow, John A. (I60589)
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| 4523 | John Adkins Lyons, 81, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was a son of the late Dewey Lyons and Gertie Arnett Lyons and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard Lyons, Jimmy Lyons and Jack Lyons; a sister, Carlene Lyons; and four infant siblings, Esther Lyons, Lola Lyons, Katie Lyons and George Lyons. Mr. Lyons was a member of St. John Free Will Baptist Church and was a United States Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Helen Markland Lyons, of the home; one daughter, Christine Baker and husband, Richard, Jonesborough; three sons, Keith Lyons and wife, Kimberly, Elizabethton, Gary Lyons and wife, Darlene, Roan Mountain, and John Allen Lyons, Roan Mountain; two brothers, Tommy Lyons and Robert Lyons, both of Roan Mountain; five sisters, Beatrice Morrell and Elsie Burrow, both of Hampton, Mary Baker, Mae Bowers and Patsy Markland, all of Roan Mountain; and seven grandchildren, Sarah Ellis, Jonathan Baker, Janet Ledford, Adam Lyons, Samuel Lyons, Gary Lyons Jr. and Ginger Cooper. Seven great-grandchildren also survive. The graveside service for John Adkins Lyons will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Moreland Cemetery in Roan Mountain with Mr. Terry Dugger, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by Makayla Lambert. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Gary Lyons Jr., Adam Lyons, Shannon Mills, Jamie Lyons and Jonathan Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be the family. The family will receive friends at Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services from 1 until 2 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the graveside service, or at the residence at anytime. | Lyons, John Adkins (I41934)
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| 4524 | John and Mary had nine children. | Slusher, John (I7194)
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| 4525 | John and Sarah's children were raised by her parents, William and Ellen McKinney. 1930 Carter County, TN Census William H. McKinney 63 TN TN TN Ellen 58 TN TN TN Lloyd 26 TN TN TN Goldie Arnette 17 TN NC TN Winnie Arnette 15 TN NC TN Joseph Arnette 10 TN NC TN | Arnett, John Wilson (I47072)
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| 4526 | John attended Asbury School and later moved with his family to Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. After his parents seperated he moved back to Johnson City and lived with his grandparents. He continued his schooling at Asbury, but ran away and enlisted in the United States Army on 26 November 1940 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He told the recruiter that today was his birthday and he was 19, in fact he was only 16 this day. John's the son of John Grover Kelsey and Betty May Moody. His younger brother Hershel served in the United States Navy in World War II aboard LST 487 also in the Pacific. | Kelsey, John C. (36967205)
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| 4527 | John B. "Bob" McInturff, age 89, passed away Sunday, November 17th after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Unicoi, TN, he lived most of his life in Johnson City, TN. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Marge; his parents Dewey and Myrtle McInturff; brothers Dave and Fred; sisters Mary, Dot, Thelma, and Viola; nephew Steve McInturff; great-niece Megan Hulse; and beloved family dog Molly. Bob is survived by his daughter Kathy; sisters Jean, Peggy (Johnny), Val (Rich), and Kathy (Mike); and many nieces and nephews. Bob was an Army veteran who served in the Korean war. Upon returning home, he worked for the U.S.Postal Service until his retirement in 1985. He also worked with his wife Marge in the flower shop they co-owned, "Flowers by Marge". He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, where he sang in the church choir. For several years he also sang with "The Appalachian Express Chorus". In later years, his love of music led him to record some of his favorite gospel songs. He also recorded a tribute to his life with his late wife Marge, " Down Memory Lane" (Margie Remembered). This song was co-written with his longtime friend, Fred Stewart. Bob donated his body to the Anatomical Gift Program at the E.T.S.U. Quillen College of Medicine. A special celebration of Bob's life and his love of music will be held in the Spring of 2020. An announcement will be made in advance of this memorial tribute. | McInturff, John B. "Bob" (I78452)
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| 4528 | John Bell David Lee Buck, 69, of the Central Community, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 5, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to the late David F. Buck and Barbara Clark Buck. David was a 1971 graduate of University High School and a 1976 graduate of ETSU with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in elementary education. He was an eighth grade teacher at Central Elementary School for 32 years and a beloved coach for the girls’ basketball team. David also refereed basketball and umpired for the Little League in Carter County for many years. In addition, he was inducted into the Carter County Teacher’s Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Carter County Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. He was also a member of the Carter County Board of Education for 12 years. David was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church and was baptized by the Reverend Gene Cornett at Powder Branch Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer, putt-putt champion and was a former member of the Elizabethton Golf Course Board of Directors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Nola Marie Buck. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years and the love of his life, Kathy Jo Buck, of the home; brother, Thomas Keith Buck (Patti) of Johnson City; one sister, Nelta Buck of Johnson City; two nieces, Rachel Marie Estep (Daniel) and Shannon Nicole Banner; great-niece, Anslie Pinkston; four nephews, Cody Keith Buck, Isaac Pinkston, Russell Hughes (Brittany) and Nicholas Hughes; great-nephew, Brayln Banner; two brothers-in-law, Kirk Hughes and Kim Hughes; two sisters-in-law, Karen Blevins and Kelly Reed; aunt, June Pritchard (Sherman); close friends, David Hyder and Letha Carr; and several cousins. A funeral service to honor the life of David will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 8, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Mr. Jeff Curtis, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. The graveside service and committal will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are former and present faculty and students of Central Elementary School and members of Oak Grove Christian Church. | Buck, John Bell David Lee (25315124)
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| 4529 | John C. Bowers, 73, of Route 2, Elizabethton, died in the Carter County Memorial Hospital Saturday morning following an extended illness. A native and life-long resident of Carter County, he was the son of the late T.B. and Bell Estep Bowers. Mr. Bowers was a Veteran of World War I, and a member of the American Legion Post No. 49. He was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Laura Bowers of the home; six daughters, Lula Mae and Anna Bell Bowers of the home; Mrs. Reece Pierce of Route 2, Elizabethton; Mrs. Jack Carr of Route 3, Elizabethton; Mrs. Dan Farris of 418 Division Street, Elizabethton; and Mrs. Raymond Hardin of Johnson Avenue, Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Earl Hardin of Route 2, Elizabethton; and Mrs. Dora Bowers of Ruby Avenue, Elizabethton; fifteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews survive. | Bowers, John Clarence (I45298)
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| 4530 | John C. Byrd, 98, 142 Simerly Creek Road, Hampton, died Sunday, December 30, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Byrd was a native of Carter County and a son of the late James Newton and Nancy Ann Brewer Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Etta G. Guinn Byrd, who died in 1979. Mr. Byrd was a retired carpenter and a member of Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thurman (Roxie) Simerly, Hampton, and Mrs. Bob (Colleen) Bowling, Elizabethton; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Arnold Byrd, of the home, Donald Byrd, Hampton, and Ivan and Gloria Byrd, Morristown; and a sister, Mrs. Nannie Presnell, Elizabethton. Twenty-two grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. BYRD -- Funeral services for John C. Byrd, 98, 142 Simerly Creek Road, Hampton, who died Sunday, December 30, 2001, were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2002, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Shane Waters officiating. Music was provided by the Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church Choir. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, in the Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, will be Joe Street, George Roberson, Jimmy Collins, Elbert Lyons, Harold Street and Glen Roy Cates. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Memorial Funeral Chapel. | Byrd, John Cornelius (I42309)
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| 4531 | John C. Guy enlisted in the Union Army and served in G Company, Tennessee Cavalry. He was captured by Confderate forces at the Skirmish at Zollicoffer (later named Bluff City in Sullivan County, Tennessee) on 19 October 1863. He was taken to a Confederate prison camp in Danville, Virginia. There he contacted small pox and died in the hospital on 22 Dec 1863. Extracted from his military record. | Guy, John C. Sr. (I40117)
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| 4532 | John C. Hicks was born in Mountain City Tenn., January 23, 1852, where he resided until 1914 when he came to Oregon where he lived until the time of his death, May 10, 1921. In 1876 he was married to Miss Rachel Alvira Walsh. To this union were born ten children, seven of whom are now living. They are William T. Hicks of Glade Springs, Va., Mrs. Lillie Osborn of Big Creek, Tenn., Mrs. Tiny Danner of Neva, Tenn., Charles Hicks of Dante, Va., Mrs. Bessie Myers of Fossil, and Andrew Hicks of Arlington, Oregon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Horace Kaye of the Fossil M. E. church, Wednesday, and interment was in the Masonic cemetery. CARD OF THANKS - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Myers and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks desire to thank the many kind friends who assisted them during the recent illness and death of their beloved father, John C. Hicks. ______________________________ John Calvin Hicks died of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever contracted from ticks on his sheep at his camp near Service Creek, OR. He walked nearly 20 miles to Bessie and Arts ranch, near Fossil, where he died. (Source: Story told to my Dad by Bessie Myers.) | Hicks, John Calvin (I12992)
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| 4533 | John Carriger Jr., 79, Byrd Street, Johnson City, died Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Nursing Home. Mr. Carriger was a native of Carter County and the son of the late John Carriger Sr. and Nola Nave Carriger. Mr. Carriger was of the Free Will Baptist faith. He was a retired supervisor from Thomas Products after 22 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, at Roselawn Memory Gardens with full military honors to be accorded. | Carriger, John Hudosn Jr. (I43121)
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| 4534 | JOHN CARSON RUPARD LAUREL BLOOMERY John Carson Rupard, 74, Rt 1, died at his residence Wednesday 7:30 am after an illness of two years. Mr. Rupard was a native of Ashe County, N C., but had made his home in Johnson County the greater part of his life. He was a veteran of World War I, a retired farmer and a son of the late Wiley and Amanda Waters Rupard. He was a member and deacon of the Corinth Baptist Church. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Rose E Rupard, Laurel Bloomery; two sons Herbert H, Taylor's Valley, Va. and Burley Dean, Laurel Bloomery; six daughters, Grace Rupard of the home , Mrs Earline Campbell, Damascus Va., Mrs. Beulah Robinson and Mrs. Hazel Noland, both of Mountain City, Mrs. Margaret Lewis, Bristol and Mrs. Shirley Winters, Hickory NC; two brothers, General Rupard, Corner Rock Va. and Scott Rupard, Laurel Bloomery ; four sisters, Fada Rupard and Mrs. Jeston Jenkins, both of-Bristol, Mrs. Racheal Eastridge, Mountain City and Mrs. Delta Eastridge, Laurel Bloomery and 12 grandchildren. | Rupard, John Carson (I79261)
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| 4535 | John Clyde Garrison, better known as "John-John" passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home. He was the son of the late Johnny and Janice Garrison, born to them on March 24, 1970 in Johnson City, Tennessee. John-John's charisma will be greatly missed by his many dear friends, who knew him to be the life of the party. He attended Science Hill as well as East Tennessee State University. In addition to construction, he worked at the family business, House of Ribs in Johnson City, Tennessee, alongside his father and uncle, catering to disaster relief workers, as well as other emergency relief organizations. John-John is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Garrison Moore; His nephews: Noah and Jake Moore; He is also survived by several uncles, aunts, cousins and many dear friends who will cherish his memory. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, December 28, 2019 after 12:00 noon until the hour of service at 2:00 P.M. Funeral services for John Clyde "John-John" Garrison will be conducted on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Savior Lutheran Church of Johnson City, with Reverend James Nipper officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington County Memory Gardens with family members and friends serving as pallbearers. | Garrison, John Clyde (I76288)
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| 4536 | John D. Lewis, 74, passed away at his home in Millington on Friday, October 29, 2021. He was a Retired United States Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant, with 27 years active service. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Claudette Montgomery Lewis, two daughters, Melissa Lutz, (PK) and Teresa Lewis, four Grandsons, Joshua Lutz (Kimberly), Patrick Hillard (Karlyn), Damin Hillard and Eric Lutz and his favorite Granddaughter Sarah Lutz. He is also survived by three Great-Grandsons, David Lutz, Evan Lutz and Patrick Hillard, Jr., due in January 2022. Other survivors are brothers Ronnie Lewis (Phyllis) of Johnson City TN and Eddie Lewis (Alethia) of Butler TN and one sister Karen Robey (Tim) of Johnson City, TN. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Mary Lewis of Johnson City, TN, sister Patsy Adams-Hollifield of Johnson City, TN and sister Lynda Irick of Goose Creek, SC. He was a member of New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Deacon and taught the adult Sunday school class. He graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1965 and joined the Marine Corps on the delayed enlistment program. He reported to Parris Island to begin training in September 1965. He graduated from Marine Boot Camp in November 1965 and served continuously until his retirement in September 1992. He served one complete and one partial tour in South Vietnam as well as numerous deployments to Japan and Okinawa. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Marine Corps League and a member of the American Legion. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he attended and received an AA Degree in Business Administration from Shelby State Community College, graduating Suma Cum Laude. He then transferred to the University of Memphis and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA degree in Business Management. He worked at FedEx Express for 17 years and retired in 2010 as a Logistics Specialist. Visitation will be at Munford Funeral Home, Millington Chapel from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021. Going Home Celebration will be at New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, November 2 at 1:30 p.m. with the Reverend Dr. Paul Criss officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service time. Burial with full military honors will be at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 3. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date in Johnson City. | Lewis, John D. (I88619)
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| 4537 | John D. Rainbolt Sr., 70, of Tallmadge, died suddenly on Aug. 13, 2004 at Akron City Hospital.John was born Dec. 18, 1933 in Butler, Tenn. John retired from Ford Motor Co. after 30 years of service and belonged to the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge. He was an avid golfer and gardener.Preceded in death by his father and mother, David and Ethel Rainbolt; brother, Charles "Bud" Rainbolt; brothers-in-law, Mark Shaw, L.B. Ward and Jim White. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Louise; son, John David Jr. (Joani); daughter, Carmen (J.R.) Campbell; his grandchildren whom he loved, Stacie, Tyler and Alyssa; sisters, Mary Alice Shaw, Ruth (Ralph) Williams, Fran Ward, Nancy (Fred) Jenkins, Jane (Ronnie) Miller, Brenda Matherly, Sue (Bart) Smith; in-laws, Gene and Mary Riddle; many loving nieces and nephews; good neighbor, Jess Taylor; and many friends."May the Lord bless and keep you John." Friends may call TODAY from 4 to 8 p.m. at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Funeral services will be held Monday at the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge, 848 Southeast Ave. Interment will follow at Tallmadge Cemetery. | Rainbolt, John David (I49083)
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| 4538 | John Dayton Morrell, son of James Allen Morrell, Sr. and Cassa Belle Miller Morrell, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, after a short illness. He asked God to take him home. He was born on June 1, 1921. Born handicapped, John was able to live a lively, happy and active life. He has one surviving sister, Cleo Morrell Blackwell, in Rogersville, Tennessee; a stepson, Gurney Ray Pilk; and several nieces and nephews. | Morrell, John Dayton (I51525)
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| 4539 | John Dean "JD" Ellis, age 88, of Elk Park, NC, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. He was born on December 12, 1923, a son of the late John Wesley and Bessie Hampton Ellis. JD was also preceded in death by his sister, Pauline; and brother, Clark. JD was a proud US Army Veteran of World War II, having served in G106th Infantry and being held a Prisoner of War in Germany. He was the last surviving Charter Member of the Pat Ray Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars #4286. Along with his mother, he owned and operated the Store at Heaton until 1974. He also owned and operated Leon Holder Wholesale. JD was an avid fisherman and golfer. He was a life long member and Trustee of Heaton Christian Church. For many years he served the community as a member of the Avery County Board of Education, Avery Development Corporation, Avery County Bank, Banner Elk Bank, Sloop Memorial Hospital and the Selective Service Draft Board. JD is survived by his wife of 62 years, Annie Ruth Eller Ellis; children, Pat Edwards and husband, Gary, of Elk Park, Pam Jameson and husband, Charlie, of Roan Mountain, TN, David Ellis and wife, Kathy, of Elk Park, Jane Bumgarner and husband, Chris, of Heaton; grandchildren: Meredith Edwards Marinelli, Caroline Edwards Turner, Megan Edwards, Johanna Jameson, Annie Ellis, Katie Ellis, Carter Bumgarner, Cassie Bumgarner, Luke Tatum, Molly Tatum Nelson, Tina Jameson, Scott Jameson; seven great grandchildren. Services for JD Ellis will be held on Sunday, July 29, at 4:00 p.m. at the Heaton Christian Church with Mr. Durl Jones Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the church. Interment will follow in the Elk Park Cemetery on Brooks Shell Rd, with military honors provided by the members of the Pat Ray Post of the VFW. | Ellis, John Dean "JD" (I35728)
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| 4540 | John Dean Pritchard, age 83, of Mt. Airy, Ga., passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. Born in Heaton, NC, on April 12, 1935, John was the son of the late James Riley and Mildred Shell Pritchard. He was the owner and operator of P&P Trucking and he was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pritchard was preceded in death by wife: Carol Pickett Pritchard; Son: Robert E. Pritchard; Brother: Charles Pritchard; Sister: Elizabeth Brock. Survivors include Sons: Brian Edward Pritchard (Judy) of Gonzales, La., James Riley Pritchard of Mt. Airy, Ga., Joel Pritchard (Joan) of Clarkesville, Ga.; Brothers: James Harold Pritchard of Quitman, Texas and Barry Keith Pritchard of Johnson City, Tenn.; Sisters: Cynthia Kaye Pritchard of Rowlett, Texas, Joyce Marie Franklin of Johnson City, Tenn., and Deborah Rose Stites of Owensboro, Ky., as well as five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Johnson City, Tenn. | Pritchard, John Dean (I47333)
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| 4541 | John Deloach was born August 15, 1893 according to his death certificate. He was born in Jan 1894 according to the 1900 Census. | DeLoach, John (I4176)
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| 4542 | John died as an infant. | Carter, John Mclin (I28239)
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| 4543 | John E Trivett is buried in the Confederate Section of the Old Lychburg Cemetery, 9th, 3rd Line, Lot 183 IAW Diuguid Burial Records. He is listed as Tribbett, J. E. - Co. E, 37th NC. He died from Phleg Erysipelas - (Medicine / Pathology) an acute streptococcal infectious disease of the skin, characterized by fever, headache, vomiting, and purplish raised lesions, esp on the face Also called Saint Anthony's fire. He died on 15 Jan 1863 in the General Hospital No. 2 in Lynchburg, VA. - IAW CSR for J. E. Trebbett Co E 37th NC Vols. ~ Listed in the Old City Cemetery, Confederate Section as J. E. Tribbet. He was CSA Company "E", 37th North Carolina. Died from thumb shot off. Probably gangrene. Married Mary Presnell Son of Solomon Trivett and Elizabeth Hartley Trivett. Other children not listed are: Rachel Louise married William Henry Glenn Sarah born about 1856 Mary Ann born about 1859 Eda Chana born about 1858 | Trivette, John E. (I10075)
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| 4544 | John Edward Danner, age 89, of Linville passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center in Banner Elk, NC on Tuesday October 30, 2007. Mr. Danner was born in Linville, the son of the late Lloyd and Samantha Wall Danner. He graduated from Newland High School on 1935 and studied at the Cone Radio Repair Training Institute in Cincinatti, Ohio. Most of his adult life Mr. Danner practiced the carpentry trade and was a fifty year member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, AFI-CIO. While following the construction industry on the East coast, Mr. Danner Lived in Aiken, SC, Wilmington, DL and Alexandria, VA. In 1980 he retired to his native home in Linville. Mr. Danner was a member of Linville Evangelical Methodist Church and supported John Wesley College in Greensboro, NC and the Oriental Missionary Society. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by; a son, Stephen Lynn Danner; a son-in-law, Adrian A. Evans; three sisters, Hazel Danner, Beatrice Danner Clark and Bernice Danner Sudderth. He is survived by; his wife Goldie Gragg Danner of Linville; son, John E. Danner Jr. and wife Sammie Godfrey Danner of Florence, SC; a daughter, Frances Elaine Danner Evans of Mooresville, NC; a sister, Faye Danner Wise of Linville; four grandchildren, Eddie Danner and Cathy of Darlington, SC, Kevin Danner and Julie of Florence, SC; Jeffrey Evans of Mooresville, NC, Kelly E. McMillian and Ron of Mooresville, NC. Eight great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Mr. John Danner will be held on Friday November 2nd at the Linville Evangelical Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ken Harper and Rev. Burl Greer. The Danner family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow at Tanglewood Cemetery. | Danner, John Edward (I77282)
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| 4545 | John Egli was born in Shamokin the son of Jacob Egli & Catherine (Caseman) Egli Fogle Schriner. John was a farmer and lumber manufacturer. In 1840 he moved with his parents to Fairfield township in Lycoming County, there was no school there so his educational advantages were limited. At the age of 9 years following his father's death he was forced to work the family. In 1855 he learned the wagon makers trade at Hall's Station with Martin Keebler working there until 1860. He then bought two lots at Montoursville and opened his own wagon shop which he worked at for 25 years. On the 22nd day of may he married Sarah Fry at Williamsport. she was the daughter of Jacob & Lydia (Schoch) Fry. They were the parents of Alice who married Thomas Casselberry, William Frank Egli who married Lulu Banghart, M Jane who married Richard George, J Erving who married Jane Brass, Samuel C. of Carter County Tenn, and Clara wife of S W Lowman. In political matters Mr. Egli is a strong prohibitionist and the family are Lutheran. | Egli, John (I63105)
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| 4546 | John Gather Markland, 89, of Roan Mountain, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Roan Mountain, he was a son of the late William Roscoe and Pearl Harrison Markland. Mr. Markland was a retired carpenter. He was a member and deacon of St. John Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Bowling Markland, April 10, 2004; a son, Yancel "Yank" Markland; and his brothers and sisters, Ralph Harrison, Annie Waycaster, Henry, Gurnie and Lee Markland, Ella Mae McKinney and Christine Markland. Survivors include five children, Larry Dean Markland and Gail Markland, both of Hampton, Dana Markland and wife Betty, Elizabethton, Perry Markland and wife Joan and Pam Timbs and husband Eddie, all of Roan Mountain; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Lyons and Louise Baker, both of Roan Mountain; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for John Gaither Markland will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Sheppard and the Rev. Carl Grindstaff officiating. Music will be provided by Lacey Greenwell. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, in the Moreland Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be his church family. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Joey Ketterman and the staff of ICU, Sycamore Shoals Hospital, for all the care shown to our father. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at the home of Perry Markland, Crabtree Road, Roan Mountain. | Markland, John Gaither (I59374)
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| 4547 | John H. Hardin, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from Holston Valley Medical Center. John was born in Carter County to the late Cecil H. Hardin and Ruby A. Grindstaff Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Erma J. Myers and Lois Treadway. John H. Hardin was a family man who always placed God and his family first. He was involved in many things, but he always found the time for God and family. He was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for close to 30 years and also served as a trustee. John retired from Unaka High School following 33 years teaching agriculture and where he had the only butchering class in Tennessee. He also taught agriculture at Elizabethton High School for four years. His knowledge of agriculture led him to be President of the TN National Vocational Agricultural Association as well as Chairman of the Soil Conservation Service of Elizabethton for many years. John has always loved the land and had a genuine dedication to farming. He was raised in Carter County and farmed here his entire life. His father and grandfather were farmers before him. When he was six years old, his father gave him a calf and told him that he was responsible for it. All through high school, even though he played football, he still had to take care of the dairy cows. While he was in college, he got up each morning at 4:30 a.m. to milk 48 cows before going to school. John has shared his love of the land by teaching his children to love the land that God gave them. John H. Hardin is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nyoka Hardin; his sons, John Claude Hardin (Jennifer) of Elizabethton and Jeremy L. Hardin (Megan) of Elizabethton; his daughters, Vikki Thomas (Richard) of Elizabethton and Heather Leonard (Dennis) of Bristol, Va.; his grandchildren, Chandler Thomas, Kyndal Thomas, Mason Richardson, Ava Leonard, Hannah Taylor, John Hardin and Gracie Hardin; and his sister-in-law, Jonnie Wilson of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A service to honor and celebrate the life of John H. Hardin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Pallbearers are Richard Thomas, Dennis Leonard, Deon Sheffield, Doyce Sheffield, Mason Richardson, Richard Allen, Bryce Richardson and Mike Nidiffer. Honorary pallbearers are Sherrill Perry, Howard Campbell and Glen Arnold. The family will receive friends in the chapel from the hours of 5 through 7 p.m., prior to the service. The graveside service and interment for John H. Hardin will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Rodney Deyton officiating. | Hardin, John H. (86894922)
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| 4548 | John H. Proffitt, 89, of Powhatan, widower of Lorraine H. Proffitt and Elizabeth H. Proffitt, passed away May 10, 2016. He is survived by three children, Larry W. Proffitt (Brenda) of Powhatan, Shirley P. Elliott (Michael) of Chesterfield, Evelyn Barden (Rick) of Powhatan; four grandchildren, Jonathan Henry, Jennifer Osborne (Mike), Samantha Proffitt, Phillip Barden; three great grandchildren, Landon, Brycen and Hailey. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan and where services will be held 2pm Friday. Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery. | Proffitt, John H. (I32788)
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| 4549 | John Harrison Bentley, 88 of 1424 Miller St., died at 6:10 a.m. Friday at Holston Valley Community Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Wilkes County, N.C. and lived in Canton, Ohio for a number years. He had been a resident of Kingsport since 1959. He was a retired employee of the Hoover Company of Canton, Ohio and attended the Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maud Young Bentley, one daughter, Mrs. Thomas J. (Frankie) Price Jr., Kingsport, two sons, Russell Edward Bentley, Canton, Ohio and Robert Church, Newland, N.C., Three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services for John Harrison Bentley will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday from Carter's Chapel with Rev. V.D. Stafford, Rev. Robert Brown and Rev. M.A. Raybon officiating. Burial will follow in Vale Cemetary. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Contributions may be made to the Children's Home. Carter's Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | Bentley, John Harrison (I40554)
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| 4550 | John Harrison Stansberry Jr. is the son John Harrison Stansberry Sr. and Anna Stansberry. He married Cynthia Goss in 1854 in Ashe County, NC. He was survived by his eldest son William Jehue Stansberry and his youngest son Joseph Orin Stansberry and one daughter Aley Jane Graybeal. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; 2 sons Joshua and Emmitt Stansberry; 4 brothers David Nelson Stansberry, Jesse Harrison Stansberry, Nathan William Stansberry, and Joshua Center Stansberry; and 5 sisters Mary Matilda Cook, Edith Phipps, Margaret Belinda McGuire, Ann Harriett Stansberry, and Elizabeth Stansberry. | Stansberry, John Harrison Jr. (I45761)
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