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| 5051 | Johnson County News, Mountain City, Thursday, April 20, 1950 page 1. SGT. HARMON TO BE BURIED ON JUNE 17. The body of Staff Sergeant NELSON OMAR HARMON of the Butler section, who was killed in action over the Baltic Sea on Oct. 10, 1943, has been returned for burial. Funeral has been set for 2 o'clock Saturday, June 17, at Buntontown Baptist Church, with Rev. John Hagaman of Zionville, N.C., Rev. Dayton Jones and Rev. J. Roby Stout officiating. Burial will be in Bunton Cemetery with military honors accorded by the local color guard and firing squad. The body was moved to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Avery HARMON, at Carderview on Thursday from Elizabethton. The body of the 26 year-old sergeant at the time of his death, was found in February of this year, about six and a half years after he had been reported missing in action over the Batlic sea. He had been stationed at Leige, Germany. Sgt. Harmon formerly resided near the old town of Butler, and was educated at Butler and Blackstone, Va. He entered the air corps Dec 9, 1941, and as a bombardier, had completed 18 missions. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, Air Medal, Purple Heart, and Oak Leaf Cluster. Harmon was a member of the Episcopal Church at Rochchester, N.Y. Besides his parents, survivors include four brothers, Allen of Valley Forge; Norman of the army, Bobby Ray and Billy Joe of Carderview; three sisters, Mrs. Kermit CABLE, Eunice and Betty HARMON, all of Carderview; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Sam HARMON of Shell Creek; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. BUNTON of Hampton. Respectfully ..... Nelson did "not" receive the Medal of Honor .... He was not found on any listing for that medal during the war. | Harmon, Nelson Omar (I90869)
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| 5052 | Johnson County News, Mountain City, Thursday, Sept. 9, 1948, page 4 ARCH LIPFORD, age 72, of route 3, Carderview, died Thursday at 240 p.m. at his residence after a lingering illness. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lily LEACH of Elizabethton, Mrs. Reece KYTE and Mrs. Clayte GREEN of Butler; three sons, Fred Lipford of Butler, Jesse and Homer Lipford of Elizabethton; three sistes, Mrs. A. K. HEATON and Mrs. John HARDIN of Elizabethton, and Mrs. D. A. COCHRANE of Kingsport. The funeral was held Saturday at 230 p.m. from the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church in Carderview, with the Rev. Clarence L. Nelson officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery. | Lipford, Archibald 'Arch' (I8593)
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| 5053 | Johnson County News, Mountain City, TN, Thursday, Jan. 5, 1950, page 1 Jan. 20: Funeral for MRS. LUCY DeLOACH, was conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at Dungan Chapel Church, with Rev. J. R. Brooks and REv. D. Y. Elkins officiating. Burial was at Ensor cemetery. Survivors include the husband, Dana DeLOACH, a daughter, Martha Janet, and one son, Paul; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe STOUT, Rte. 5, Elizabethton; one brother, William STOUT, Rte. 5 by five sisters, Mrs. Cassie SMITH, Mrs. Lona REED, Mrs. Cammilla ARNOLD, and Mrs. Pansy LONG, all of Rte. 3, Elizabethton; and Mrs. Wanda ARNOLD, Rte. 1, Doeville. | Stout, Lucy Mae (I3345)
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| 5054 | Johnson County News, Thursday, Dec. 12, 1946, page 2. NANCY ELLEN EGGERS WILLIAMS was born Nov. 21, 1868, and died Dec. 3, 1946. She was the wife of W. M. WILLIAMS. Surviving are two children: Mrs. Joe PROFFITT and Clyde Williams of Butler; also 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She joined the Dyson Grove Baptist Church at an early age, and was the daughter of Riley and Tillie EGGERS of Watauga county, N.C. The funeral was held this afternoon at Midway Baptist Church, with Rev. J. J. Richardson and T. B. Freeman in charge. Interment was in Midway Church cemetery. | Eggers, Nancy Ellen (I1700)
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| 5055 | Johnson County News, Thursday, Dec. 27, 1945 Funeral services for MRS. DONNIS MACEL DUGGER, 26, Elizabethton, who died Sunday at 6:15 p.m. in a Elizabethton hospital following an illness of a monty, was held at the Meadowview Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Officiating ministers were Rev. Roby Stout, Rev. Daton Jones and Rev. Russell Potter. Survivors are her husband, Willard DUGGER, two sons, Bobbie Ray and Willard Allen Dugger; her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Avery HARMON, Butler; four brothers, Allen HARMON, Elizabethton, Norman, Bobbie and Billy HARMON, all of Butler. Mrs. Dugger was a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church. | Harmon, Donnis Macel (I90872)
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| 5056 | Johnson County News, Thursday, Feb. 17, 1944 pp. 4 BUTLER MAN DIES William Grant CAMPBELL, age 58 of Butler, Route 2 died Thursday morning after a short illness. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Arnette CAMPBELL, one daughter, Miss Beulah CAMPBELL, four sons, Herman, Percy & Lawrence, all of Butler, and Pvt. Chancy CAMPBELL of Fort Know, KY, and 13 grandchildren. | Campbell, William Grant (I27521)
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| 5057 | Johnson County News, Thursday, Jan. 2, 1947 page 3 DEATHS. ANTHONY ABRAHAM LIPFORD. A holiday hunting trip for Anthony Abraham (Linkard) Lipford, age 81, one of Johnson county's most entusiastic fox hunters, and his son, Dana, yesterday ended in the tragic death of the elder LIPFORD in an automobile accident. Mr. Lipford was struck by an automobile driven by a Butler serviceman home on leave, at 10 o'clock last Wednesday morning as he attempted to cross the Mountain City highway about one-half mile from his home. The aged man's son said he was partly across the road, but turned back when he saw the automobile approaching. He was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital, Elizabethton, and never regained consciousness before he died as a result of a skull fracture, attending physicians said. The two men were enroute to Holston Mountain for a hunting trip. Mr. Lipford was a charter member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Lipford of Butler; one daughter, Mrs. F. M. LIPFORD of Butler; five sons, Oscar Lipford of Rte. 1 Elizabethton; Tine, Dana, Earl, and Claude Lipford, all of Butler; two brothers, Joe Lipford of Caysville and Arch L. Lipford of Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Mollie HARDIN and Mrs. Etta HEATON of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Litha COCHRAN of Fordtown; 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conduected from Cobbs Creek Baptist Church last Friday afternoon at 2:00 with Rev. M. H. Carder and Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Cobbs Creek cemetery. Name: Anthony Abraham Lipford Event: Death Event Date: 25 Dec 1946 Event Place: Elizabethton, Carter, Tennessee Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Race or Color: White Age: 81 Estimated Birth Year: Birth Date: 29 Dec 1864 Birthplace: Johnson, Tennessee Spouse: Ellen Campbell Father: Fielding Lipford Father's Birthplace: Willis, N. C. Mother: Dica Whaley Mother's Birthplace: Johnson, Tenn Occupation: Farmer Street Address: Rte. 3 Residence: Butler, Johnson, Tenn Cemetery: Cobbs Creek Burial Place: Johnson Co., Tenn. Burial Date: 27 Dec 1946 Informant: Additional Relatives: X Digital Folder Number: 4184917 Image Number: 22 Film Number: 2137377 Volume/Page/Certificate Number: cn 25014 This grave was moved to Butler Memorial during construction of Watauga Lake. | Lipford, Anthony Abraham Lincoln (I6287)
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| 5058 | Johnson County News, Thursday, Sept. 19, 1946 page 4 DEATHS NAT T. JENKINS, 67, a resident of near Laurel Bloomery, died at his home this afternoon at 1:30 following an illness of three weeks. Survivors include the widow and the following children: Jess Jenkins, Tom Jenkins, George Jenkins, all of Shady Valley; Roy Jenkins, Venia Jenkins, Mrs. Charles WINTERS, Louise Jenkins, and Robert Jenkins, Mountain City; Wesley Jenkins and Mrs. Jack DYSON, Damascus; a brother, R. L. Jenkins, Mountain City and a sister, Mrs. Will OWENS, Damascus. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence Sunday afternoon at 2 with burial following in the family cemetery near the home. Son of Emanuel J Jenkins and Nancy Owens Brother of Ransom Lafayette Jenkins | Jenkins, Nathaniel Taylor (I50579)
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| 5059 | Johnson County News, Thursday, Sept. 19, 1946 page 4 DEATHS. MRS. NORA ANN WILLIAMS, 75, died of a heart attack early Sunday morning about four miles from Mountain City while en route to visit relatives at Vilas, N.C. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, B. M. Williams of Elizabethton; four daughters, Mrs. J. B. LOWE of Mountain City, Mrs. Grady DAVIS and Mrs. Thomas J. WILSON of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. R. D. LYONS of Elizabethton; 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters: Maggie and Mary HARBIN and Mrs. Charles HENSON of Sherwood, N.C. Funeral sercies were held at the residence, 491 Lee Street, Elizabethton, last Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. W. D. Wilkinson, pastor of First Methodist Church, Elizabethton in charge. The body was taken to Henson Chapel, near Mast, N.C. where services were held | Harbin, Nora Ann (I7932)
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| 5060 | Johnson County was supposedly named after him. (Butch Houser) | Johnson, Thomas (I3264)
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| 5061 | Johnson County, Tennessee Will Book Vol. 1, pp.7-8 Will of WILLIAM BUNTON I, WILLIAM BUNTON, of the County of Johnson and the State of Tennessee, being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manor and form following: Firstly: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, FANNY BUNTON, all my land that lies in Johnson County, and my personal property of every kind to be and remain to her proper use and benefit her lifetime, then to vest to my two youngest sons, that is ANDREW and ELIJAH BUNTON to be equally divided between them. I devise that my wife shall pay my debts out of my estate. I hereby revoke all former wills by me made, in witness whereof, I have set my hand and affixed my seal this Eleventh day of June, 1839. Assigned, sealed and delivered in the presence of us to be the last Will and Testament of the above named William Bunton, in our presence who has unto subscribed our names. /s/ William D. Bunton Teste: John Dugger, Sr. George W. Campbell From Tami Colbaugh: He was. a Revolutionary War Soldier. He was a great hunter, trapper and fur trader and much wealth. He was the next Bunton on record to own land in Carter County, Tennessee. Deed Book A, pages 466-467, William Griffin sold him 128 acres of land for 100.00 Dollars and located on Fitzgerald Branch. He owned acres and acres of land where the present Buntontown is located in the lower portion of Johnson County. Buntontown was named from him | Bunton, William D. "Billy" (I6898)
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| 5062 | Johnson County, TN Will Book, Vol. I, pp. 165-167 LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF THE LATE WILLIAM ARNOLD, DECEASED. FEBRUARY 15TH, 1856. Being in my right mind--and being desirous to arrange all my earthly concerns before my reasoning powers are deranged or enfeebled by disease-I make this as my last Will and Testament (viz). 1st. I desire to be buried in a plain neat Christian Manner. 2nd. I desire after my decease--and after the payment of all just demands against my estate the following arrangemeres take place (viz). First--I will and bequeath to my wife, Mary the free and uncontrolled use and management of the farm on which I now live and which is supposed to contain about one hundred acres during her natural life--if she still remain my widow. Secondly--After her decease I will and bequeath the aforesaid farm to my two sons, William B. C. and Aquiller M. Arnold. Thirdly--I will and bequeath to my three daughters Clarenda, Jane and Sarah S. Arnold when they become of age--each one to have one cow, one bed and one horse, saddle and bridle. Fourthly--I will and bequeath to my two sons John R. and Daniel M. Arnold one dollar each, also I will and bequeath to my three daughters Catherine, Mary and Elizabeth one dollar each and one to the son of my daughter Anny. Fiffhly--I will and bequeath that my wife Mary and her children; have the free use and control of my whole personal estate as well as real after the payment of all just claims. Sixthly--I will and bequeath that all notes, bond or claims that I may have at the time of my decease and all the money that may be on hand be collected and applied to the Education or schooling of my wife Mary's children. Seventhly--I will and bequeath that any interest I may have in the copper mines of North Carolina be divided equally among the children of my wife Mary and that the same be so managed as to aid in the mental improvement of my wife Mary sons and daughters. Eighthly--I nominate and appoint Alex McEwen as the Executor of this my last Will and Testament. William Arnold (Seal) Signed, sealed and delivered in our presence this 15th day of Feby. 1856. Alex McEwen J. W. Kidd STATE OF TENNESSEE } JOHNSON COUNTY } I, Frederick Slimp, Clerk of the County Court in and for the said County do certify that at the May Term 1863 of said Court the within last Will & Testament was exhibited & Duly proved by the subscribing -Mtness in open Court & ordered to be recorded. Witness, Fred Slimp, Clk. By A. Bradfute, D. C. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY TO ALEX MCEWEN ON THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ARNOLD, DECEASED. STATE OF TENNESSEE} JOHNSON COUNTY } COUNTY COURT, MAY TERM 1863. It appearing to the County Court, now in session that William Arnold has died leaving a written Will and appointed Alex McEwen, Executor (who declines acting) and the Court being satisfied as to your claim to the Administration with the Will Annexed, and you having ordered that Letters of Administration be issued to you. These are therefore to authorize and empower you to take into your possession and control all the goods, chattels, claims and papers of said intestate and return a true and perfect inventory thereof to our next County Court, to collect and pay all debts and to do and transact all the duties in relation to said estate which lawfully devolve on you as Administrator with the Will Annexed and after having settled up said estate to deliver the residue thereof to those who are by law entitled. Witness, Fred Slimp, Clerk of said Court at office this 6th day of May 1863. Fred Slimp, Clk. By A. Bradlute, D. C. | Arrendell, William C. (I2553)
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| 5063 | JOHNSON, OSCAR ANDREW, age 82, of Jefferson City, formerly of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed way at 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening, January 21, 1999, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City following a brief illness. He was a member of the Covenant Life Church in Morristown and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Johnson was a retired employee of the Jefferson City Water Works. Survivors include his wife, Pauline "Polly" Johnson of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Alice and Phillip Stapleton of Jefferson City, Joyce and Rick Stephens of Jefferson City, Nancy and Tommy Taylor of Chestnut Hill; son and daughter-in-law, James and Lisa Johnson of Jefferson City; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Hettie Chaffin of Virginia, and Dorothy Miller of Mountain City, Tennessee; brothers, Conley Johnson of North Carolina and Earl Johnson of Mountain City, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in the Jefferson Memorial Gardens. | Johnson, Oscar Andrew (I14327)
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| 5064 | Joined 2nd TN Cavalry Regiment on 2 jul 1862 at Cumberland Gap, TN, mustered out on 6 jul 1865, last served in Vicksburg, MS. Widow's pension to Mary L. Glover. | Meredith, Andrew J. (I69755)
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| 5065 | Joined the Marine Corps in 28 jan 1918. | Gunn, Douglas P. Sr. (I54116)
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| 5066 | Jonathan Glenn Palmer, 51, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. Born March 6, 1968 in Banner Elk, N.C., he had lived his entire life in Carter County. Jonathan was a 1986 graduate of Hampton High School and was retired due to disability from the South Elizabethton Utility District. He was of the Baptist Faith. He loved to fish and was an avid UT Vols fan. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Florence Julian, and his paternal grandparents, Bruce and Virginia Palmer. Survivors include his parents, Johnny Edward and Mary Elizabeth Julian Palmer; two sisters, Johnna Lynne Palmer Craig and Ashley Palmer; several aunts and uncles; and his special four-legged friend, Sadie. Funeral services for Jonathan Glenn Palmer will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dean Presnell and the Rev. Jim Perkins officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, in the Johnson-Roan View Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Friday, will be Jerry Tipton, Casey Gwyn, Michael Dugger, Jim Wiseman, Kenny Andrews, Rodney Payne, Ray Deloach and Jerry Dale Greene. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of the South Elizabethton Utility District. | Palmer, Jonathon Glen (I73081)
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| 5067 | Jonathon DeLoach is listed in the 1820 Edgefield County, SC, census as being 16-25 years old, and with a wife of the same age. No additional information has been found. | DeLoach, Jonathan (I17199)
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| 5068 | Jone Elizabeth Thomas, age 75 of West Brushy Fork Road, Zionville, NC passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Watauga Medical Center. Jone was born on June 14, 1944 in West Jefferson, NC to the late Coy Snyder and Edith Dowell Snyder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Thomas; son, Ricky Thomas and brother, Carl Snyder. Jone was a very loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed talking to her friends and going camping with her family. She also enjoyed singing and listening to gospel and bluegrass music. She was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Cindy Thomas Dolinger and husband Randy; sister, Phyllis Lewis and husband Jim, Nell Shelton and husband J.B.; grandchildren, Kristen Yates, Kellie Dolinger; great grandchildren, Aaron Dolinger, Natileigh Dolinger, Madison Yates, Kaitlyn Yates, Matthew Yates and special friend, James Potter. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Riverview Missionary Baptist Church in Creston, NC. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Evan Moore officiating. | Snyder, Jone Elizabeth (I79937)
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| 5069 | Jones Williams - ELIZABETHTON ELIZABETHTON — Jones E. Williams, age 93, 129 Harry Buckles Rd., Elizabethton went to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2006, in the James A. Quillen V.A. Medical Center, Johnson City, following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Armstrong and Sadie Sarah Elliott Williams. Mr. Williams was a very active member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and had served as church clerk, Sunday School superintendent, teacher, Bible School director and also printed the church bulletin. Mr. Williams’ Sunday School Class, the Jones Williams Sunday School Class, was named in his honor. He retired from North American Rayon Corporation. He was a licensed electrician. Mr. Williams was a 1st Sergeant in the U.S. Army having served during WW II in both the European and Pacific Theaters. In 1935 till 1938 Mr. Williams served in the 11th Medical Regiment at Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of fifty-four years, Kate Buckles Williams, three sisters, June Perry, Ruth Longmire, Gladys Williams, and two brothers, Roy Williams and Herman Williams. Mr. Williams was a devoted father to his family which includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Garry Holly, Julie and Bill Tetrick, one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Tonie Williams, all of Elizabethton, a loving and perfect papaw to his six granddaughters, Ronda Greaves, Tonya Hardy, Jessica Storie, Erica Holly, Ashley Tetrick, Christen Williams and his grandson, Jared Tetrick, one great-granddaughter, McKenzie Storie, one brother, Ray Williams, Elizabethton and one special niece, Gail Buckles. A funeral service for Mr. Williams will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Dr. William Duncan and Rev. James Hawk officiating. Music will be under the direction of The Smith Sisters, Debbie Gouge, Larry Stout and David Long, soloist. Interment will follow in the Buckles Cemetery with Rev. Clayton Briggs officiating. Full military honors will be accorded at the graveside. The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at Mr. Williams’ residence, 129 Harry Buckles Road, Elizabethton at anytime. Active pallbearers will be Chris Long, Perry Williams, Guerney Pierce, Terry Oliver, Bill Williams and Randy Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Buckles, J.C. Robinson, Mack Hyder, Norman Hyder, Don Tetrick, David Ledford and the men of the Jones Williams Sunday School Class of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is in charge of arrangements. | Williams, Jones E. (I16030)
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| 5070 | JONES, Rosa “Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 30, 1944 ROSA JONES Rosa Jones, 70, route 1 Elizabethton, died December 29, at 3:30 p.m. at her home, after a ten-day illness. She was a life long resident of Carter County and a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church. Survivors are, the husband, W. L. Jones, and six sons, Johnny, route 1; Campbell, Hampton; Mat, Morgantown, N. C.; Bobby, Joy, N. C.; Billy, Valley Forge; Pvt. Roby, Fort Benning, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Mollie Deloach, route 1, Miss Ida Jones, Valley Forge; 17 grandchildren and three brothers, Charles Williams, Hampton, John Williams, Erwin, Robert Williams, Johnson City. Funeral services, with the Tetrick Funeral Home directing, will be held at the home Sunday 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Johnny Hall and the Rev. R. W. Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in the Williams Cemetery. Pallbearers, John Montgomery, Dick Riddle, Abraham Hathaway, Ed Hathaway, Blaine Chambers, and Monroe Stevens. | Williams, Jane Rosa Lee (I14591)
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| 5071 | JONES, William L. (Bill) “Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 21, 1949 WILLIAM L. (BILL) JONES William L. (Bill) Jones, 83, died at his home on Route 1, Elizabethton, Monday at 3:30 a.m. after a two weeks illness. He is survived by seven sons, Johnny of Route 1, Elizabethton, Campbell of Hampton, Nat and Bobby, both of Morganton, N.C., Billy, Roby and Ikie3[sic], all of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Mollie DeLoach of Route 1, Elizabethton and Miss Ida Jones of the home; 21 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. J. J. Musick and the Rev. John Mathis officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Roy Matheson, J. A. Matheson, J. A. Montgomery, A. M. Hathaway, Dick Riddle, Edgar Hathaway, R. M. Harrison, Gene Vaughn and Rex Combs. Flower bearers will be selected at the church. The body will be returned to the home today at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home. | Jones, William L. "Bill" (I10671)
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| 5072 | Jonesboro, Tenn., Nov. 28- A fatal accident occurred last night at 10 o'clock one mile east of this place, near the county bridge. David Onks and Albert Merrit, two yong men about 24 years old, were at the home of the former and had in their possession an old 32-caliber pistol. Merritt states that he thought that he had extracted all of the cartridges from the gun. Onks grasped the gun and attempted to wring it from the hands of Merrit and in the scuffle, the gun was discharged and the ball penetrated the heart of Onks, going through his body, killing him instantly. Both young men were good friends, and as this was purely an accident no arrest have been made. | Onks, David E. (I66969)
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| 5073 | JONESBOROUGH - Albert Thomas Hicks, 87, Jonesborough passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in the James H. Quillen VA. Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charles Garfield & Ida Ellis Hicks. He had lived in Jonesborough for the past 45 years. Albert served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a retired Welder and was a member of Local 538 Plumbers & Fitters Union, Johnson City. He was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church where he previously had served as Trustee and served on the Cemetery Committee. His hobbies were woodworking and farming. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Florence Jennings and Pauline Elliott and a brother: James Hicks. Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Sue Miller Hicks. One sister & brother-in-law: Bonnie Harold Stout, Elizabethton. Two Brothers: Bobby Jack Hicks, Hampton and Harold Hicks, Elizabethton. Several nieces & nephews, he was like a father to them. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Scott Fisher, Minister and Rev. Dwight Hobbs officiating. Entombment Service will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday, August 27, 2016 in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Ray Don Markland. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 11:20 a.m. Saturday will be: Larry Proffitt, Hershel Scalf, Hammond Stiffey, Mike Blevins, Ronnie Arthur, Harry Ford, Dewayne Hensley and Howard Buchanan. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Danny Bacon, Kyle Earp, Bill Hicks, Joe Delaney, Harold Stout, Jimmy Booth, Tim Broyles and Johnny Slagle. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cherokee Cemetery Fund % Geraldine Greenwell, 507 Meadow Brook Ave., Jonesborough, Tn. 37659 or the Emmer Cemetery $ Joe Carr, 174 Mays Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Friends may visit with the family at his residence or the residence of his sister Bonnie Stout, 300 Allen Avenue, Elizabethton. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 11:20 a.m. Saturday to go to the cemetery. | Hicks, Albert Thomas (I51475)
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| 5074 | JONESBOROUGH - Anna Holmes Walls, 103, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, earned her heavenly wings while surrounded by her loved ones, at her home, on January 12, 2023. Anna was born into the loving home of the late Albert Jackson Holmes and Ethel Hicks Holmes, of Jonesboro. She was one of eight children. She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1938. Anna married Elbert “Buck” Walls in 1948, with whom she shared her life and love. She was a lifetime member of Jonesborough Presbyterian Church. Anna had a heart for others and volunteered as a home room mother, Cub Scout leader, and Girl Scout leader. Her hobbies included her masterful talent as a seamstress in making wedding dresses and Halloween costumes, along with baking and cooking which she enjoyed very much. She won a beauty contest while on her honeymoon and could still win another beauty contest at age 103. Along with her parents, Anna is preceded in death by her loving husband, Elbert Walls; one son, Tim Walls; one infant daughter, Rebecca Walls; four brothers, Ed Holmes, Gordon Holmes, Howard Holmes, and Clyde Holmes; three sisters, Christine Sprinkle, Mary Frank Smalley, and Alberta Purdy; and one daughter-in-law, Davona Walls. Those remaining to cherish her memory include: one son, Gordon Walls; one daughter, Debbie Walls; three grandchildren, Cody (Caitlin) Walls, Ashley (Chris) Walls Layer, and Ethan (Marlene) Walls; and four great-grandchildren, Sebastian Layer, Jasper Layer, Olivia Walls, and Aspen Walls. A visitation is scheduled from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 15, 2023 in the Dogwood Chapel at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral service for Anna will begin at 5:00 pm and will be officiated by Rev. Alan Huff. The committal service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Monte Vista Memorial Park. | Holmes, Anna Alice (73124986)
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| 5075 | JONESBOROUGH - Anna Louise Barker, age 92 of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Four Oaks Health Care Center. Anna Louise was born in Washington County, to the late Josephine Hyder Miller and Noah Edward Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Barker, Jr. and three brothers, Harry, Jim, and Herb Miller. One sister, Mary Roseberry resides in Johnson City and one sister-in-law Marie Miller, lives in Jonesborough. Anna Louise retired from the Johnson City Press Chronical as a librarian after 30 years. She was a charter member of Midway Baptist Church and later became a member of Grace Baptist Church. Anna Louise enjoyed spending time with family, especially her beloved granddaughters, Tara Stanley and Courtney Gibson. She also enjoyed reading and quilting. Those left to cherish her memory include one son; J. Byron Barker III and wife Kathy of Clemmons, North Carolina; Two granddaughters: Tara Stanley and her husband Jonathan, and Courtney Gibson and her husband Gerry, all of Winston Salem, North Carolina. She also had four great-grandsons: Alex and Bryson Cooper, Bennett and Turner Gibson; Five nieces and four nephews. A funeral service for Anna Louise Barker will be conducted on Monday, May 27, 2019 in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City at 2:00 P.M. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday, after 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service at 2:00 P.M. A committal and graveside service will be held at the Roselawn Memory Gardens on Monday following services with Kenny Rawles, Gerry Gibson, Jonathan Stanley, Ronnie Barrett and Bill Livesay serving as pallbearers. Luke Whitson will be serving as an honorary pallbearer. | Miller, Anna Louise (I72443)
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| 5076 | JONESBOROUGH - Audrey Hill Sinisi, 53, Jonesborough, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Joe Sinisi. She is the daughter of Lynwood H. and Nancy Sherfey Hill, Jonesborough, and granddaughter of the late Hal and Dorothy Sherfey and Cicero and Nell Hill. Audrey was a 1988 graduate of Daniel Boone High School and a 1994 graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She enjoyed a career as an R.N. at hospitals and clinics throughout the country, including Johnson City; Valdosta, Georgia; San Diego; Chicago; and Boulder, Colorado. Throughout her life, she was a nutrition advocate. When she was no longer able to continue her nursing career, she worked for JCPenney. Audrey will be remembered for her love of God and her unconditional love for others. Even in her final weeks, she constantly expressed thankfulness to God and to family, friends, and caregivers. Audrey loved nature and the outdoors, and frequently enjoyed trips through the Rocky Mountains with her husband and hiking and camping with friends. During her college years, she spent each summer sharing her faith and love of the outdoors with youth as a counselor at Buffalo Mountain Camp. In addition to her husband and parents, Audrey is survived by her sisters, Jennifer Hill and Pamela Hill McCoy (Brad), and her beloved nephew and niece, Matthew and Marley McCoy, all of Jonesborough. The family wishes to thank special friends Melissa Scheurer and Nelle Church, as well as Ballad Hospice and Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tennessee, and their wonderful caregivers. Audrey donated her body to the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine. | Hill, Audrey (14807254)
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| 5077 | JONESBOROUGH - Betty Jean Brumit Barnes Bowers, 91, Jonesborough, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at NHC Healthcare, Johnson City. Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruby Meredith Brumit. Betty was of Methodist faith and attended Piney Flats United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of King Business College. After college she became an Executive Secretary for the Navy. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, George Newton Barnes II, second husband, Herman J. Bowers, brother, Carroll “Bo” Reece Brumit. Survivors include her son, George Bowers; brother, Edward H. “Buddy” Brumit. It was Betty’s wish to be cremated. There will be a graveside service and inurnment on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. in Oak Hill Cemetery in Johnson City. | Brumitt, Betty Jean (26241214)
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| 5078 | JONESBOROUGH - Betty Jean Simerly Barnett Taylor, 77, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Earl & Mary Alice Simerly. She had lived in Jonesborough for a number of years. Betty was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Norman "Doc" Taylor, December 22, 2014, by three brothers: Jay, Howard & Johnny Simerly and four sisters: Ella Jane Hart, Ann Julian, Becky Livingston and Patsy Simerly. Betty was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, Elizabethton. Survivors include a son: Chris Barnett, Piney Flats, Two daughters: Janice Mathes & Husband Scott, Gray and Lori Decker and husband Richard, Jonesborough. A Step-Son: Brian Taylor, A step-daughter: Julie Storie. Nine Grandchildren: Haley Lyons, Jessica Barnett, Christy Barnett, Jacob Mathes, Hannah Decker, Zachary Barnett, Tristen Storie, Beth Decker and Adam Decker. A great granddaughter: London McKinney. Three Sisters: Billie Birchfield, of California, Ruby Sloope, North Carolina and Gladys Blevins, Roan Mountain. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Thursday will be Richard Decker, Scott Mathes, Jacob Mathes, Keith Culler, Richard Culler and Michaels Holmes. | Simerly, Betty Jean (I51294)
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| 5079 | JONESBOROUGH - Bobby Gene Harrell, 86 of Jonesborough, TN passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 after a lengthy illness at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Mitchell County, NC and moved to Johnson City when he was 3 years old. Bobby graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1954. After graduation, he began working with Earnest Clark, who taught him the trade of construction. One winter when work was slow, he and Mr. Clark volunteered their time for some repairs to the building where they attended church at Antioch Baptist Church. After a few years of learning the trade under Mr. Clark, he and his brother, Henry, began Harrell Brothers Construction Company. Harrell Brothers had a much-respected reputation and was a successful business in the area; they continued building houses for 45 years throughout Johnson City. During that time, they also built the parsonage for Antioch Baptist Church, and built an addition onto the Church in the 1970’s. Bobby was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church, where he was saved at the age of 13 and was baptized in the local creek. He served in numerous positions, including Deacon, Trustee, Sunday School teacher, building and grounds committee, budget committee and others. One of the things he and his wife, Alice did in their later years that brought them a great amount of joy was working with the Senior Adults, affectionately known as the Young at Heart. They planned numerous trips and outings like Nova Scotia, the Amish Country and a trip out west to California and other states. Bobby was the son of the late Issador Harrell and Frances Street Harrell. He was preceded in death by one brother, Henry and three sisters, Florence Elrod, Ethel Foister and Joan Darden. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Alice Krell Harrell; two children, Dwight Harrell and his wife, Regina and Renee Roach; three grandchildren, Caleb Harrell (Lauren), Bobby Adams and Amanda Roach; three great-grandchildren, Baylor, Berkley and Coleson Harrell; He is also survived by one brother, Bill Harrell (Jackie); two sisters, Mary Lee Smith and Lena Wallace (Romley); Several nephews and nieces, including a special great-niece, Briley Rowe, whom he dearly loved; Bobby is also survived by two special friends, Debbie Bradford and Andrew Nivens, as well as a special brother-in-law, Larry Krell and a special sister-in-law, Mary Brown. A very heart-felt Thank You to the Doctors and staff on the 4300 wing at JCMCH who were so caring and compassionate. A Celebration of Life Service for Bobby Gene Harrell will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2022 with Visitation to be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service at Antioch Baptist Church, 1014 Antioch Road, Johnson City, TN 37604. Reverend Pete Tackett and Reverend Richard Long will officiate the service. Interment will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Monte Vista Burial Park. | Harrell, Bobby Gene (I84329)
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| 5080 | JONESBOROUGH - C. F. (Gary) Garrison, 92, of Jonesborough, died Friday, April 19, 2019, after an extended illness. He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years, Olene Sheffield Garrison; his devoted children Stephen Garrison (Linda) of Conyers, Georgia; Karen Ann Heaton of Johnson City; and Carl Garrison (Debora) of Seattle, Washington. He was especially close to and will be missed by his brothers Ray Garrison (Susan) of Kingsport and Clyde Garrison (Joyce Dean) of Johnson City. He was also treasured by his seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Joyce Broome and Marie Matherly, and son-in-law Patrick Heaton. C.F. was born on November 12, 1926, in the Valley Forge community of Elizabethton, Tennessee, to Carl and Alida Garrison and was a graduate of Hampton High School. He also graduated from East Tennessee State College with a degree in technical engineering and mathematics. During World War II, C.F. served as an instructor for the U.S. Army at Ft. Benning, Georgia. After his military service, he married Olene Sheffield of Paragould, Arkansas, on June 6, 1951. C.F. was a math teacher at Elizabethton High School and also taught high school math in Augusta, Georgia. He was later employed by General Electric in Cincinnati, Ohio, before moving back to East Tennessee where he worked at Magnavox and then at Nuclear Fuel Services. Later, he also worked as a general contractor and a realtor. C.F. was happiest when he was with his family and his brothers, at church, or when he was meeting new people. He never knew a stranger and always had a smile and time to tell stories and learn about those he met. He delighted in being in his woodworking shop planning projects and swapping stories with his two brothers who dubbed themselves "The 3 Gs." He also loved family gatherings, especially coordinating family reunions and carrying on the apple butter-making family tradition started by his parents. His eldest grandson Jeremy Garrison and wife Amanda continue to carry on that tradition today. C.F. was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church and during his life served as elder and deacon in various churches of which he was a member. He was always involved in church activities and particularly wanted to help nearby churches who were struggling with membership numbers or needed help building programs. He would help with any needs he could fulfill. | Garrison, Carl Fletcher Jr. "C. F." (I2121)
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| 5081 | JONESBOROUGH - Carl Arwood, age 85, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Erwin Healthcare Center. A native of Erwin, Carl is a son of the late Welzia and Mae (Adams) Arwood. He was a member of Erwin Pentecostal Church, where he served as Deacon for many years. He was employed by National Casket for 11 years before going to Nuclear Fuel Services where he was a Maintenance Technician from 1976 until 1999. Carl enjoyed fishing, camping, working on cars, watching football, especially when it was the TN Vols who were playing. He loved John Wayne movies, but most of all he loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and his beloved wife, Jeanetta. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Jeanetta Nancy (Osborne) Arwood, two brothers, Howard Arwood and Clarence Arwood; one sister, Marie Arwood, and one grandson, Ian Arwood. Carl Arwood has left behind to cherish his memory: sons: Kim Arwood and wife Reneé, and Dana Arwood and wife Sara; daughter, Sherry Tilson and husband Wayne; grandchildren: Kelly Bell and husband David, Brandon Arwood, Jason Tipton and wife Katie, Daniel Tipton, Casey Arwood, Bri Arwood, Blake Arwood, Keith Arwood, Michael Tilson and wife Amy, and Wendy Tilson; great-grandchildren: Dakoda Bell, Kameron Bell, Karson Bell, Trent Tipton, Jerrod Lambert, Landon Banner, Susalynn Tilson, and Riley Banner; sister, Eloise LaFollette; brother, Jerry Arwood; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to offer special thanks to Charlie Byrd, the nurses and staff at Erwin Healthcare Center, Amedisys Hospice, Doug and Pat Staley, JP and Evelyn Street, Coy and Carol Faulkner, Amos Hensley, and their Erwin Pentecostal Holiness Church family for all of your love and support during this difficult time. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Carl Arwood in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Erwin Pentecostal Holiness Church. Reverend James Dunn and Reverend Charlie Byrd will officiate. A visitation period to offer support and share memories with the family will begin at 5:00 pm and continue until service time at Erwin Pentecostal Holiness Church. A committal service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, March 31, 2023 in the mausoleum chapel at Evergreen Cemetery. | Arwood, Carl Edward (62176616)
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| 5082 | JONESBOROUGH - Carlotta Rose Rudd (Rosey) went home to be with the Lord, Friday, September 13, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Marion Burgner and Oscar Joe and Virginia Hamby. She was proceeded in death by brother, Bobby Joe Hamby, sisters, Cathy Holbrook and Karen Davis, and daughter Susan Rudd Mackeraghan. Carlotta was a member of East Watauga Ave Baptist Church in Johnson City, where she loved to sing in the choir. She was a graduate of Happy Valley High School and retired from Sears. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Max Rudd, daughter Rebecca Bell (Gary), Sons: Daniel Gross (Lisa), Travis Rudd, Steve Rudd, Greg Rudd (Mary Lou). Sister Elizabeth Hammonds, Brothers John Hamby (Kay), Oscar Joe Hamby Jr (Mari), Robert Keith Burgner, 1 aunt, several uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Grandchildren: Lucas Timbs, Steven Timbs, Hannah Gross, Will Gross, Steven Matthew Rudd II and 4 Great Grandchildren. Special friends she loved like sisters: Pat Karriker and Michelle Gourley. The family would like to thank the Johnson City Medical Center 7400 nursing staff and Dr. Keith Cook for the excellent care provided to Carlotta and her family. | Burgner, Carlotta Rose "Rosey" (I78429)
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| 5083 | JONESBOROUGH - Caroline C. Nidiffer, age 90, of Jonesborough, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from the Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Caroline was born in Kentucky to the late John Langley Coffee and Coloma Montgomery Coffee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John Norman Nidiffer; two sisters, infant sister-Mildred Ilene Coffee and Gladys O’Bryant. Caroline was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She loved working in her vegetable and flower gardens when she was able and she enjoyed reading. Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Sylvia Jeffery and husband Wendell, of Downingtown, PA; three grandchildren, Stephen Jeffery (Chrissy), of New Castle, Delaware, Dawn Alexander (Jeff), of Wilmington, Delaware and Richard Jeffery (Michele), of Mt. Carmel, TN; ten great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; four sisters, Helen Oaks, Wilma Holesinger, Velma Pettit and Donna Miller; three brothers, John Coffee, Charles Coffee and James Coffee. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Caroline C. Nidiffer will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. | Coffee, Caroline (I81710)
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| 5084 | JONESBOROUGH - Carolyn Hensley McIntosh, 92, Jonesborough passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in the NHC Health Care Center of Johnson City. She was a native of Weaverville, NC and was a daughter of the late Oscar Hensley and Texie McIntosh Hensley. Carolyn was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and having Sunday lunch with her family. Carolyn loved her family and she always fed everyone who came to her house. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady McIntosh; also five sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her three sons, Raymond McIntosh and his wife, Sharon, Ricky McIntosh and his wife, Kelley and Ronnie McIntosh and his wife, Joyce; grandchildren, Angie McIntosh Ingram, Scott McIntosh, Brandy McIntosh Johnson, Dillon McIntosh, Jody McIntosh and Marsha McIntosh Arnurius; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Stines and Edith Penland; also, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Carolyn will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, April 21, 2023, in the Evergreen Cemetery, 1100 7th Street, Erwin, Tn with her nephew, Allen Stines officiating. Pallbearers will be Scott, Luke and Dillon McIntosh and Ray Stines. | Hensley, Carolyn (74658285)
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| 5085 | JONESBOROUGH - Christine Lowe Dye, age 83, of Jonesborough, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Mountain City, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Cassie Stamper Lowe. Mrs. Dye was a member of Princeton Freewill Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was strong in her faith and always worried about everyone else, putting others before herself. Mrs. Dye was a loving mother to four sons and will be truly missed. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dye was preceded in death by a son, David Dye; sister, Irene Hicks; and her previous husband, M.J. Dye, Jr. Survivors include three sons, Roger Dye and wife Regina, Gray, Michael Dye and wife Tonia, Jonesborough, and Danny Dye and wife Kris, Greeneville, TN; Eleven Grandchildren; Twelve Great Grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Hicks, Mountain City and Bonita West, Piney Flats. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Dye will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 4, 2017 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Arden Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday from Eden United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jonesborough. Active pallbearers will be Roger Dye, Michael Dye, Sr., Danny Dye, Michael Dye, Jr., Greg Devoti, and Danny Richard Dye. | Lowe, Christine (I50421)
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| 5086 | JONESBOROUGH - Colonel Carl E. Kincheloe (U.S. Army Retired), 87, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on October 9th, 2021.Carl was born in his family home (which still stands today) on Hillcrest Dr. in Johnson City on February 9th, 1934, to parents O.D. and Lola Good Kincheloe. The fifth of six children, his siblings include Marion Kincheloe, Betty Thomas, Louise Treadway, Mary Jane Patton, and Sam Kincheloe. After graduating from Science Hill High School in 1951, Carl helped to comprise one of the first classes of cadets at ETSU’s new ROTC program, while also serving as president of the Phi Sigma Kappa chapter. Following graduation from ETSU in August, 1955, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. He entered active duty in February, 1956. On April 1st, Carl married the love of his life, Nancy A. Barnes of Johnson City, TN. For the following three decades (and beyond!), Carl’s military career would put the young couple and their five children on the journey of a lifetime! After their first duty station together at Fort McClellan, AL, Carl had assignments in Fort Bliss, TX; Thule, Greenland (unaccompanied); Redmond, WA; Fort Sill, OK (to attended Officer Advanced Course); Vicenza, Italy; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Leavenworth, KS (for Command and General Staff College); Vietnam (1968-1969); and Washington, DC where he worked at the Pentagon. Carl was then selected for a battalion command at Fort Bliss TX; a district-recruiting command at Beckley, WV; and to attend the War College at Carlisle Barracks, PA, where he also earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from Shippensburg University. After that, it was back to Vicenza, Italy for a memorable tour as the Post Commander! Carl’s final duty station was a joint assignment as an inspector with the Defense Nuclear Agency at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. Colonel Kincheloe retired from the Army on February 1st, 1985.Upon completion of his final assignment, Carl was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, the second highest non-combat related award in the U.S. Military. His other awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon (3 awards), Vietnam Service Medal (4 campaigns), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Staff Service 1C Medal. After retirement Carl and Nancy did not stop traveling. From home, first in El Paso, TX, then Cloudcroft, NM, and later Jonesborough, TN, they traveled all over the world. Favorite locations included Germany, Italy, Greece, and Australia. While Carl was deployed to Vietnam, he was able to meet with Nancy for a brief R&R in Hawaii; after his retirement the Aloha State became one of his favorite places. For many years, the two would spend winter months in Hawaii and take extended trips to Europe at other times. Carl is survived by his wife Nancy; children April Borel, Victoria Zimmerman and husband Carl, Karyl Anne Kincheloe, Julia Johnson and husband Murphey, and John (Jay) Kincheloe and wife Cynthia; grandchildren Pierre Borel, Ira Henry, Lola Henry, John Henry, Chris Zimmerman, Marisa Zimmerman, Jake Zimmerman, Kyra Snook, Renard Kyle Barone, Clayton Barone, Deanna Delgado, Kathryn Kincheloe; and twelve great grandchildren, plus one on the way! Carl was preceded in passing by his parents O.D. and Lola; his siblings Marion, Betty, and Louise; and his son-in-law Dr. Terry Borel. Carl was a devoted Christian and a member of Boones Creek Christian Church. Carl lived a very full life and will be missed by many! His children, family, and friends would tell you that he was the kindest and most giving person you would ever meet. He walked the walk and enjoyed nothing more than helping others. The family is very thankful for the care given to Carl by Anita West and Amy Fletcher. Visitation will be at 5 pm with service at 6 pm on Sunday, October 17th, 2021, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, 418 West College St., Jonesborough, TN. Graveside service will be held on Monday, October 18th, 2021, at 2 pm, at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN. Memorial services will be conducted by David Clark and Dick Morris. | Kincheloe, Colonel Carl Eldridge (I88169)
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| 5087 | JONESBOROUGH - Cora Ann Casey Sutphin, 65, Jonesborough passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Erwin and was a daughter of the late Zack Casey and Mary Ethel Smith Hollifield. Cora attended Embreeville Freewill Baptist Church. She had worked at Jay Sweeney’s Auto Sales for over 22 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Casey; a sister, Kathy Hambrick; her loving step-father, Floyd Hollifield; a nephew, Jason Casey and a niece, Tammy Casey. Cora Ann Sutphin, a wonderful, kind hearted, loving woman. She loved to spend time with her granddaughter and cook for the family. She loved her family, they were her pride and joy. Cora loved camping, going to the beach and really just loved to be on vacation. She loved grilling out to get everyone together, cross stitching, crocheting and shopping were her favorite past times. Cora loved to go to church and sing gospel music. She loved auctions and traveling. Cora was a lovely, caring, wonderful, kind-hearted, amazing woman and will be heavily missed. Survivors include her partner-in-love of 33 years, Joe Hulse of Jonesborough; A son, Joey Sutphin and special friend, Katie Bowser; a granddaughter, Kenzie Sutphin of Jonesborough; a brother, James Casey of Jonesborough; two sisters, Mary Lou Estrada and husband, Lupe of Erwin and Sandra Barnett and husband, Tim of Johnson City; nieces and nephews, Linda Casey, J.J. Casey, Samantha Barry, Jeff Casey and Betty Cope; great nieces and nephews, Lindsey, Logan and Landon Barry, Taylor, Zack, Ezra, Leanna, Samuel, Jallen and Dawson Casey and Raelynn Clouse. Funeral services for Cora will be conducted at 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Rev. Calvin Lester and Rev. Conrad Goodman officiating. The family will receive friends form 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Bethesda Cemetery, Lamar Community, Jonesborough. Pallbearers will be J.J. Casey, Jeff Casey, Lupe Estrada, Brian Whetsell, Stevie Tolley, Tim Barnett, Toby Crain, Harvey Norton and Zach Casey. | Casey, Cora Ann (22981262)
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| 5088 | JONESBOROUGH - Corine Phillips, 82, Jonesborough formerly of Elizabethton passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James & Lucy Ruth Holly Buckles. She was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. Corine was a retired Sales Lady at Sears having worked there for over 20 years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Elizabethton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years J.D. Phillips and a brother: Patrick Buckles. Survivors include her sister & brother-in-law: Roberta & Bob Hughes, Elizabethton. Her sister-in-law: Debbie Buckles, Elizabethton. Several cousins including a special cousin, Natasha Brumit and her children Harper & Wyatt. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Gerald Holly, Minister officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday to go to the cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at our web-site | Buckles, Corine (I52668)
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| 5089 | JONESBOROUGH - D. Lynn Baskett, 68, of Jonesborough passed peacefully at his home January 11, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Lynn was born February 26, 1954 in Johnson City, Tn. and resided his entire life in Jonesborough. Along with his parents and brother, he helped build one of the most successful dairy farms in East Tennessee. Echo Hills produced countless championship Holstein cattle in the many years that it was operating. Lynn was known as a person that would lend a helping hand to anyone. He loved to laugh and give his friends and loved ones a “hard time”. His favorite past time was riding horses, especially his beloved Rusty. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, Papaw, Brother, and Friend that will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; Paul and Wanda (Luster) Baskett. He is survived by his loving wife, Julie Daniels Baskett; children, Kim Fleming (Cody Dickens) and Josh Baskett both of Blountville; his brother, Jim Baskett (Karen Jones) also of Blountville; stepchildren, Meagan Squires (Jimmy) and Michael Tisdale (Trish) of Illinois; and 12 grandchildren that he loved dearly. The family would like to thank Avalon Hospice for the wonderful care that they provided in his last days. | Baskett, D. Lynn (60419526)
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| 5090 | JONESBOROUGH - Dallas Barnett, 82, Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord, Friday May 14, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a native of Roan Mountain and was a son of the late Wiley Paul Barnett and Maude Jarrett Barnett. Dallas retired from Appalachian Bible Company and had worked for Smith-Higgins Company for many years. He was a veteran having served his country in the U.S. Army. Dallas was a member of Grace Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margie Francis and Shirley Barnett; four brothers, Brown, Bob, Ted and Dee Barnett; also a half-brother, Junior Morton. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy Reece Barnett; four children, Tammy Lones and husband, Michael of Jonesborough, Angela Haren and husband, Brad of Johnson City, Dallas Chadwick Barnett and Jessica Loveday of Sevierville and Phillip Barnett of Jonesborough; a sister, Jean McGee of Johnson City; a sister-in-law, Nancy Barnett of Telford; brothers-in-law, David Reece and wife, Marion, Timothy Reece and wife, Diana, Daniel Reece and wife, Rebecca; sister-in-law, Becky McNeese and husband, Jerry; seven grandchildren, Kelsey Gage and husband, Ryan, Emily Wolfe and husband, Jay, Alex Nelson and wife, Jodie, Kathleen Nelson all of Iowa and Mollie Haren and Dustin Simms of Johnson City, Ashley Haren, Billy Haren and wife, Sarah; nine-teen great-grandchildren, Aeden, Kieran, Preston, Bentley, Jayla, Hunter, Devin, Logan, Paisley, Jordan, Jarrod, Bella, Andon, Mia, Savannah, Blakely, Jacob, Oliver and Landon; special friend, Fred Eades and wife, Judy; many other special dear family, friends, church family and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Dallas will be conducted at 7:00 PM Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Grace Freewill Baptist Church, 2110 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City with Pastor Curtis Hurt officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held 11:00 AM Friday in the McCarty Cemetery, Telford with Rev. David Foster officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Barnett, Dallas (I83060)
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| 5091 | JONESBOROUGH - Dorothy Virginia Tester Wilson, 93, Jonesborough passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1928 in Mountain City to the late Smith & Ollie Fritts Tester. She had lived a number of years in Elizabethton before moving to Jonesborough in 2009 . She was retired from First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City as a Custodian. In earlier years she was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church, after moving to Jonesborough she become a member of West Hills Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Lucy Oliver and a brother: Paul Tester. Survivors include her sister: Mary W. White. One Niece: Vickie Cloyd, One Nephew: Elijah Cloyd. Two Great Nieces Annie Cloyd and Breanna Cloyd. A special friend: Janet Karneck. Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Daniel Shorder officiating. Active pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Thursday will be: Ray Oliver, Gene Hurt, Allen Hurt, Kenny Dickenson, Annie Cloyd and Elijah Cloud. | Tester, Dorothy Virginia (I37380)
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| 5092 | JONESBOROUGH - Earnestine Grace, 77, of Jonesborough, gained her angel wings on Monday, January 16, 2023. Earnestine was most known for the way she loved, and she loved everyone. Religion, color, lifestyle—she would invite anyone into her home, fix them a delicious homecooked meal, and send them on their way with a snack in hand. She was the finest example of true, unconditional love, and she showed that the greatest to her family. Earnestine was the daughter of the late Emery Bradshaw and Dorothy Barnett Mays, and a dear sister to the late Iva Jean Heaton, the late Joe Bradshaw, and the late Dot Mullins; she is survived by dear sisters Vivian Bennett, Bobbi Carrier, and Jacque Lee. Earnestine is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Sr.; her “Amazing Grace”, son, Billy Jr.; and her daughter Janet Fields. She is survived by her three daughters, Emori Barnes (Eric), Alvina Ketron (Jeff), Suzanne Hunsinger (Todd); grandchildren, Angela Newton (Chad), Jacque Lowe, Mindy Gouge (Matt), Erica Brooks (Cody), Erin Barnes, Jeffrey Fields, Casey Luevanos; Great-grandchildren Abigail Grace Lowe, Noah Crawford, Emma Gouge, Blake Lowe, Jonathan Newton, and Walker Brooks; special God-daughter, Juanita Luevanos; and her dearest best friend whom she loved like a sister, Rita Keys. Earnestine will be remembered for her love of Diet Dr Pepper, her amazing cooking skills, and for the way she took care of her family. She didn’t have much in the ways of the world, but she had the biggest heart for her family. Everyone who met her left calling her “Nanny,” and that tickled her. She sacrificed, she’d give her last dime to anyone in need, she was the best “cooker,” and she taught her family how to be kind. The family of Earnestine Grace will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Buddy Cretsinger. The committal service will be held at 11:00 AM the following morning, Friday January 20, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, 687 Pleasant Grove Rd., Limestone, TN 37681. | Bradshaw, Earnestine (55851738)
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| 5093 | JONESBOROUGH - Edna Luella "Mamaw" Murr Lowe, 86, of Jonesborough went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Lakebridge Health Care. She was a native of Telford and daughter of the late Clyde Dean and Goldie Crumley Murr. In addition to her parents, Mamaw was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Howard Dean Lowe, and her sister, Reta Dugger. Mamaw was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. She was a member of the Jonesboro Rescue Squad Crewettes for 26 years. Mamaw was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Those left to cherish Mamaw's memory include her daughter, Brenda Sue Reece and her husband Keith, son, Michael Dean Lowe, grandchildren: Stevie Lowe and his wife Krista, Angela Shelton and her husband Adam, Kelly Coppock, and Brandy Story and her husband Jamie; great-grandchildren: Jacob Lowe, Andrew Lowe, and Samuel Shelton, Alyssa Shelton; sister, Emma Sue Pate Payne, several nieces and nephews. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the entire staff at Lakebridge Health Care especially Station 2 for the loving care provided to Mamaw during her stay there. The family will greet friends to share memories beginning at 5:00 pm on Friday, February 1, 2019 until a Celebration of Mamaw's life at 7:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City with Pastor Jerry Powers officiating. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday at Fairview Cemetery in Jonesborough. Active pallbearers will be Stevie Lowe, Van Mominee, Buddy Coppock, Jim Baines, Charles Baines, and Adam Shelton. | Murr, Edna Luella (I68511)
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| 5094 | JONESBOROUGH - Edward Lee Gouge, age 84, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Edward was born on June 12, 1938, in Bakersville, North Carolina, to the late Kenneth and Delthia Yelton Gouge. He retired from TPI Corp in Gray, Tennessee, as head of maintenance. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his neighbors and family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife in 1999, Dorothy Louise Lowe Gouge; and brother, Marvin Gouge. Left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Teresa (Mike) Miller of Jefferson, Georgia and Lori (Jamie) Fulmer of Chattanooga, Tennessee; grandchildren, April Payne of Chuckey, Tennessee, Amber Ferguson of Georgia, and Cody Fulmer and Nick Fulmer of Chattanooga; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Payne and Henry Fulmer; and sisters, Bobbie McKinney, Helen Broyles, and Betty Vancannon, all of Johnson City. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. There will be a funeral immediately following the visitation, at 12:00 pm, under the direction of Pastor Chuck Babb. Burial will commence privately at Monte Vista Memorial Park. | Gouge, Edward Lee (32557028)
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| 5095 | JONESBOROUGH - Ethel “Jackie” Edwards Greene, 83, of Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. The daughter of the late Peco & Mary Ella Edwards, Jackie was born in Washington County on November 25, 1937. Jackie never met a stranger. She was a member of Westside Christian Church and the Leesburg Ruritan. She attended church all the way up until her health began to decline. Jackie was a beloved mother & mamaw who will be greatly missed. She is survived by daughter, Tammy Sarcey (Paul), God-daughter, Scarlett Dennison (Jeff), grandson, Christopher Lee Greene (Rita), God-granddaughter, Jade Shanee Dennison, great-grandchildren, Eviane Greene, Tyllee Greene, and Zinnia Greene, brothers, Charles Henry Edawrds (Lynda), Gordon “Butch” Edwards, sister-in-law, Lee Edwards, brother-in-law, Hasklee “Jamup” Greene, and several nieces and nephews. Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Greene, son, Gary Dean Greene, brother, Gene Edwards, and 3 aunts. A special thanks to Jackie’s God-granddaughter, Jade, for being there with her in her final moments. The family will receive friends at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with the funeral beginning at 3. The graveside service will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Tony Marr is officiating. Pallbearers will be members of the Leesburg Ruritan. | Edwards, Ethel Jackie (I86738)
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| 5096 | JONESBOROUGH - Frank Hopson, of Jonesborough, TN, age 93, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2021. He was born in Shell Creek to George W. Hopson and Rosa Sheppard Hopson. Frank lived in Washington County, TN for most of his life. Frank was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Johnson City, TN. Frank was a grocer for more than 40 years, and he retired from Coca Cola in 1992. He delighted in gardening, being in his yard, bird watching, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary; three children, Billie Ruth Hopson, Jerrie Staten, and Bobby Hopson; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Hopson. Frank is survived by his sons, Lester “Gene” Hopson and Jimmy (Teresa) Hopson; son-in-law, David Staten; daughter-in-law, Connie Sluss; step-daughter, Barbara (Ed) Mead; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Frank’s family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. There will be a funeral immediately following the visitation, at 7:00 pm, under the direction of Rev. Charlie Scalf. The funeral will be livestreamed on the Morris-Baker website, under Frank’s obituary page, and it will be available to view for 90 days. There will be a graveside service at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Please meet at the cemetery by 9:50 am. Pallbearers will include Joe Hopson, Jamie Hopson, Frankie Hopson, Logan Gott, Dalton Gott, Kody Wright, and Roger Gott. | Hopson, Frank (I80950)
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| 5097 | JONESBOROUGH - Frederick Paul Tester, age 50, of Jonesborough, went to be with his Lord on October 29, 2018, at his home after a battle with stomach cancer. He was born in Elizabethton, TN to James and Elva Tester and was the youngest of ten children. Fred, a great believer in family and responsibility, went to work at an early age as a pipefitter to help support his mother after his father's death. After many years of dedicated service, he rose to the position of crew foreman finishing his career with East Tennessee Sprinkler. Fred will be remembered as a caring and loving husband to Paula for 21 years and father to 14-year-old Shelby. A family man who was always there when needed. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, brothers' Dallas and Michael, and sisters' Doris Branch and Debbie Stout. Those left to cherish his memory include his two brothers, Burt and Robert Tester three sisters, Linda Tester, Norma Harrison, and Rose Branch, nephew Fred Harrison III, and many nieces and nephews. The Tester family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff of Ballad Hospice and Shannon Huffine, caregiver. Please, in lieu of flowers make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Fred's last wishes was for cremation. | Tester, Frederick Paul (I69261)
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| 5098 | JONESBOROUGH - Gail Queen Whistine, 70, Jonesborough, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Gail was a Johnson City native and a lifelong resident of Johnson City and Jonesborough. She was the daughter of the late Grover and Ruby White Queen. Gail received an Associate Degree from Northeast State Technical Community College. She was an Industrial Lab Technician and worked at Burlington Industries for more than thirty-two years, then Fiber Innovation Technology for the past fifteen years. Gail was a member of Locust Street Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Whistine, in 2013. Gail is survived by two sons, Richard Whistine and wife Joy, Indianapolis, IN, and Jackie Whistine, Jonesborough; four brothers, Grover Queen, Jonesborough, Gordon Queen and wife Marie, David Queen and wife Dianah, Keith Queen and wife Kathy, all of Johnson City; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 2:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Richard Lewis, Minister, and Pat Whisnant, officiating. Interment will follow in Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be family and friends. | Queen, Gail (I74382)
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| 5099 | JONESBOROUGH - Gary “Cowboy” Vanover, 65, Jonesborough, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his residence, following a lengthy illness. Gary was a Johnson City native and a lifelong Washington County resident. He was a son of the late James Franklin and Marion Louise Bowman Vanover. Gary was a former heavy equipment operator, working primarily with backhoes. He was a member of King Springs Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Barnett Vanover, in 2020, two brothers, his twin, Larry Vanover, and Freddy Vanover, two sisters, Kathy Garland and Tammy Rhea. He is survived by two daughters, Shannon Lane and husband Tommy, Melissa Vanover, all of Jonesborough; four grandchildren, Tommy Lane, Jr., Danielle Lane, Cody Vanover, and Bailey Davis, all of Jonesborough; four great-grandchildren, Noah, Sophia, Ivie and Lily; two brothers, Danny Vanover and wife Kathy, Elizabethton, Chris Vanover and wife Michelle, Jonesborough; one sister, Lisa Greene, Mars Hill, NC; several nieces and nephews. It was Gary’s wishes to be cremated. There will be a private family service at a later date. | Vanover, Gary (I89291)
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| 5100 | JONESBOROUGH - Geneva Naomi Baskett Murray, age 93, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Geneva was the daughter of the late Ruble and Eva Brawner Baskett. She was predeceased by her husband, J.S. Murray Jr.; sisters, Lorna Evans and Wilma Baskett; and brothers, Paul and Ruble Baskett Jr. She is survived by her brother, Mike Baskett; stepchildren, Lewis Murray, Dianne Mooney, Joe Murray, and Bobby Murray; and several treasured nieces and nephews. Geneva was committed to public service. From high school graduation until her retirement, she spent her entire career working in the Washington County courthouse. The first female elected to a full time constitutional office in Washington County history, she served two terms as County Trustee before retiring in 1986. Geneva was a lifelong and faithful member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Her faith was fully on display in the exemplary manner in which she lived her life. She was truly a good person and a role model to many. An excellent hostess and cook, Geneva frequently staged large family gatherings. She was also a smart, funny, and an interesting person who loved watching the UT women play basketball. On Sundays, Geneva could always be found at her church. Most other days she and J.S. could be found on golf courses where she recorded four holes in one during her playing career. This accomplishment was both admired and envied by J.S. During her final years, Geneva was truly blessed to have Bill and Melody Glover as her caregivers and protectors. Her family is very thankful for Bill and Melody’s unwavering commitment to have Geneva stay in her home as long as possible. Geneva’s family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00 am on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 10:00 am. Those attending are respectfully asked to please wear a face covering. A private graveside service will be held at Maple Lawn Cemetery. | Baskett, Geneva Naomi (I91726)
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