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| 5801 | Martha Glenda Kay Trivette Brush, 69, of Morristown, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Martha was born in Carter County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Elmer Trivette and Rana Dugger Trivette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Henson, and her brothers, Boyd Trivette, David Potter and Mike Trivette. Martha was a homemaker and a member of Piney Grove Christian Church in the Poga Community of Butler. She was a wonderful wife, mother, aunt and friend, and will be missed by all that knew her. Martha loved her cats as her family. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Richard Brush, of the home; her daughters, Lisa Brush and Heather Hawkins and husband John; her brothers, Dale Potter and Bob Trivette; a special niece, Shelia Loudermilk and husband Mike; her great-nephew, Justin Loudermilk; her brother-in-law, Charles Henson; her sisters-in-law, Peggy Kenney-Windsor and husband Bill and their family of Ontario, Canada, and Barbara Kien and family of Royal Oak, Mich.; her special cousins, Barbara Nunley, Ricky Harmon, Margaret Ward, Blanche Lambert Williams, Arbeulah Lambert and Beatrice Montgomery; and her special friend, Wilma Guy Henthorne. A service to honor the life of Mrs. Martha Glenda Kay Trivette Brush will be conducted at noon Saturday, January 9, at the Piney Grove Church of Christ, in the Poga Community, with Mr. Dean Estep, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Carl Cable. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 8, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, or at the residence of her brother-in-law, Charles Henson, at anytime. Mr. Steve Hilman will provide a special prayer at the receiving of friends. The graveside service will follow in the Piney Grove Church of Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Henson, Mike Loudermilk, Justin Loudermilk, Dexter Lunceford, Richard Lunceford and Ricky Harmon. | Trivette, Martha Gleda Kay (I49726)
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| 5802 | Martha is in the household of her daughter Nancy J. and son-in-law David W. Pharr (Fair) in the 1870 and 1880 carter County census records. | Estep, Martha E. (I18720)
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| 5803 | Martha is possible the daughter of Christopher Conley Matheson/Matherson and his wife Margaret Lovin of Cherokee County, NC. | (Matherson), Martha (I30343)
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| 5804 | Martha Jane Whitehead was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Whitehead b. 1845 in Carter Co., TN, and Elizabeth Jane Boring b. 5 Feb 1846 in Montvale, Blount Co., TN (both buried at the Red Top Primitive Baptist Church Cem., Blount Co. TN); she had the following siblings: David L., John Harvey, William M., Mary Elizabeth, Robert Bruce, Thomas Jefferson, Walter Edward, and Lucinda Ellen Whitehead. She married on 14 Feb 1886 and divorced (1) William A. Gregory b. in Cades Cove on 4 Jul 1864 d. 01 Mar 1910 (buried at the Primitive Baptist Church, Cades Cove); they had 7 children: Lee, Susan, Beula, Uceba, Unkn, Paralee who married Perry Raby, Nora Elizabeth (Lizzie), and Andrew M. Gregory. She married in 1908, (2) John Hendrix (buried at Red Top Primitive); they had one son: Curtis Allen Hendrix b. 1909, d. 1944 in Union Co., TN, who married Thelma Lee Haney b. 1 Jan 1910, d. 20 Oct 1990 in TN; they had 9 children. Martha & her son Curtis were among the first to be given notice in Nov 1942 when the Manhattan Project began to acquire land for the Kingston Demolition Range, later the Clinton Engineer Works and later Oak Ridge. They moved to a home on Brickyard Rd. in Powell owned by her son Andrew M. Gregory where she lived until her death. | Whitehead, Martha Jane (I42826)
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| 5805 | Martha Jean Johnson, 72, of Candler, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Memorial Campus Mission Hospitals. A native of Haywood Co., she was a daughter of the late Blaine and Texie Kuykendall Trull. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ted Johnson, who died in 1990; and son, Richard "Bo" Johnson, who died in 1995. Mrs. Johnson's profession was taking care of other people. She had also volunteered for the Republican Party as a poll worker and was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Darlene Lanning, of Candler, and Janet Hall and husband Tyson, of Etowah; sons, Kenneth Johnson and wife Teresa, and Carl Johnson and wife Brenda, all of Candler; sister, Rachel Plemmons, of Candler; brother, Paul Trull and wife Lottie, of Candler, and Harley Trull and wife Beulah, of Morganton; 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at New Morgan Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Winfred Bennett, Dennis Shepherd, and Charles Sprinkle officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. | Trull, Martha Jean (I69770)
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| 5806 | Martha Jeweldine Willis Rice, age 80, went to be with her Lord on April 28, 2021 at the Center of Aging and Health. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and the daughter of Jasper and Thelma Ray Willis. Martha was a dedicated Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a faithful member of Flag Pond Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, taught the Children’s Sunday School Class, and held the office of secretary. Martha retired from Morrill Motors after forty-one years of service. She was a member of Flag Pond 129 Eastern Star, where she was a worthy matron in 1968. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, David Lee Rice; one grandson, Jacob Mosley; nine brothers, three sisters, three half-brothers, and one half-sister. Martha leaves behind to cherish her memory, loving husband of sixty years, Robert Rice; one daughter, Regina (John) Mosley; one grandson, Matthew Mosley; one granddaughter, Courtney Mosley, two sisters: Eva (James) Bowman and Linda (Guy) Edwards; sisters-in-law: Juanita Willis, Carolyn Willis, Geraldine Willis, Mary Sue (Phillip) Mashburn, Brenda (Jerry) Bennett, and Pauline Rice; brother-in-law, Ivan Rice; special friends: Linda Willis, Frances Hardin, Genevieve Harris, Betty Ledford, Victoria Osborne, and Tammy Pate. The family will receive friends from 4:30-6:30 PM Monday, May 3, 2021 in the Robert Ledford Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 6:30 PM with Pastor David Crutchfield and Pastor Jeremy Clark officiating. Music will be provided by Gary Amos and Inez Chandler. Pallbearers will be John Mosley, Matthew Mosley, Keith Bowman, Kevin Bowman, Ivan Rice, and Matthew Willis. Honorary pallbearer will be John Willis. Committal service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery with James Bowman officiating. | Willis, Martha Jeweldine (I82385)
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| 5807 | Martha L. Buck Oliver, 93, of Elizabethton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 8, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Minnie Estridge Buck. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rickey Wayne Oliver, on November 9, 2018. Mrs. Oliver was a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 66 years, Paul W. Oliver; two grandchildren, Cherokee Oliver and Phillip Brandon Oliver; three brothers, Billy Joe, Ray and Jerry Buck; and one sister, Sue Jarrett. She is also survived by two brothers-in-law, Robert Guy Oliver and Terry Oliver. Graveside services and interment for Martha L. Buck Oliver will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, February 11, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Terry Oliver officiating. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m., are Anthony Buck, Eric Buck, Keith Mullins, Michael Buck, Jackie Buck and Brian Grindstaff. | Buck, Martha Lucille (I57519)
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| 5808 | Martha may be the daughter of Colin Campbell, who was born in Scotland. | Campbell, Martha (I9120)
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| 5809 | Martha Nan Garland Meredith passed away peacefully on August 29, 2019, at the age of 82. Martha Nan was born on October 6, 1936 in Johnson City to Isaac Wright and Mary Edna Hickman Garland. Martha Nan was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph Hyder "Bill" Meredith, her beloved her son, Matthew Isaac Meredith and her brother, John Hickman Wallin. Martha Nan is survived by three children Mitch (Nancy) of Johnson City, Mindy Coulter (Tom) of Knoxville, and Mary Jo Barreto (Rich) of Tega Cay, South Carolina. "Nana" was very proud of her 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Taylor (Melissa) Meredith of Roanoke, Elizabeth (Jon) Rhea of Seattle, Patrick Meredith of Birmingham, John (Ashley) Coulter of Knoxville, Meredith (Igor) Oruc of Jacksonville, William Coulter and Davis Coulter of Knoxville, Anna Katherine (Denny) Townsend of Florence, SC, Richard Barreto of Tega Cay, and Matthew Watkins Meredith of Johnson City, loving them unconditionally. Nana also delighted in her 7 great-grandchildren and relished every new picture of them. She enjoyed a large network of extended family of nieces and nephews and friends. Martha Nan was a dedicated mother and a master of gardening. Stay informed. Sign up for Obituary email newsletters email address Martha Nan graduated from Science Hill High School in 1953, attended Stephens College the following year. She returned to college in 1967 and earned a Bachelor of Science cum laude in history from ETSU in 1970. She met the love her life, Bill, at Meredith's Boat Dock on Boone Lake and they were married on September 10, 1955. Martha Nan lived most of her life in the Garland family home on Knob Creek Road, a life that revolved around family, faith, friends and community. As her children grew older, Martha Nan began to take an active interest in the business community by beginning her business career in banking. She later joined Bill in their property management and development business. She was also the managing partner of The Colonial Corporation which was responsible for the development of the Colonial Center, Bennigan's, Steak & Ale and the first Lowe's in Johnson City. Martha Nan was an active member of First Christian Church and the Mr. & Mrs. class. She was a pioneer as one of the early women leaders of Johnson City. Martha Nan had a passion for health care, community service and youth programs. She served on the board of the Johnson City Memorial Hospital and as board president in 1992-93. She was an active member of the Washington County Commission from 1982-2002 serving as chairwoman of the budget committee for many years. She also served as chairwoman of the Med Tech Park Board, Blue Ridge Medical Management, vice-chair of the Johnson City Public Building Authority, the first president of the Friends of the Johnson City Public Library, chairman of the Oakland Park Children's Home, and president of the Junior League of Johnson City and the Tennessee Assembly of Hospital Trustees. She was a founding member and the 2007-2010 Regent of the Ann Robertson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century. She also served on the board of directors of the Salvation Army, League of Women Voters, Washington County Republican Women, and the Johnson City/Washington County Economic Development Board. She was an emissary for the Quillen College of Medicine and a member of ETSU President's Distinguished Trust. Martha Nan was recognized by the Mountain States Health Alliance Foundation as its 1999 Spirit of Johnson City recipient. The Johnson City/Washington County Chamber of Commerce inducted Martha Nan into its Hall of Fame in 2014, a year in which "Faith in the Future" was the theme. Martha Nan epitomized that theme. Martha Nan was an active supporter of the Johnson City Sail and Power Squadron and the Boone Lake Association. She and Bill enjoyed boating adventures and spending time at "Dad's Pad" on Boone Lake with their family and friends. Martha Nan enjoyed the camaraderie of her bridge club and Brown Gardenias friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 4th at 9:30am with a celebration of life service to begin at 11:30 at First Christian Church, 200 E. Mountcastle Dr., Johnson City, TN 37601. Dr. Eugene Wigginton, Minister, will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Bridge Club of America (BCA) and the Mr & Mrs Sunday School Class at FCC. The family will also be receiving friends at a reception following the service at the Johnson City Country Club, 1901 E. Unaka Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601. The graveside committal service will be held on Thursday, September 5th at 8:00 am at Happy Valley Memorial Park, officiated by Dr. Dick Morris. | Garland, Martha Nan (I77226)
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| 5810 | Martha Pritchard Irick, 86 of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Martha was a member of Zion Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Glasco Irick and one son, Larry 'Rabbit' Irick, three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her sister, Mae Pritchard of Elizabethton; son, Gene and his wife Liz of Rialto, CA; son Melvin and his wife, DeAnna of Elizabethton; son, Jerry and his wife Camanda of Elizabethton; daughter Linda Stillwell and her husband Mike of Jonesborough; 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. A life that touched so many can never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the TLC Community Center, Elizabethton, TN 423-543-4673 to honor her love of children and her desire to feed the hungry. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, October 21st at 2pm at Zion Baptist Church, Gap Creek with Dr. Alan King, officiating. Music will be by the Church Choir and Quartet. Family will receive friends at 1 pm at the church until time for the service. | Pritchard, Martha (I41441)
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| 5811 | Martha Sue Slagle Ford, 80, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Clayton Floyd and Virginia Dare Tester Slagle. Martha was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She formerly had worked in the City of Johnson City Manager’s Office and also at Nanny’s Country Kitchen. She was involved in the Recovery Soldiers Ministries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Perry Ford, who passed away August 16, 2021, and a brother, Tony Slagle. Survivors include her daughter, Kim (Reggie) Scalf; three sons, Jeff Lethcoe, Evie and Jerry Lethcoe and Jimmy Ford; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Hart (Gator) Dickie Tester; and one aunt, Betty Harris. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 16, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with her grandson, Pastor Joshua Scalf, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Michael Williams, Tony Slagle Jr., Mitch Presnell, Terry Rose, Zachary Rose, Freddie Malone, Brian Bowman and Gator Tester. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice, Amy Rose and Sheena Scalf. | Slagle, Martha Sue (17530865)
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| 5812 | Martha was living with her daughter Hannah in the 1900 Johnson County, TN Census. | Osborn, Martha (I17379)
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| 5813 | Martha Whittington (Granny) Pittman, age 90, of Newland, NC was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at her residence after a prolonged illness. She was born on March 11, 1929, in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Willard and Ethel Hicks Whittington. Martha enjoyed family gatherings, family beach vacations, attending her church at Frank Presbyterian Church (where she had served as a Sunday School teacher, teaching the youth of the community), eating out and shopping with her sister, Louise. She worked for Tar Heel Mica Company, Glen Raven Mills, retired from Baxter Healthcare, and then retired once more from the Avery County CAP Program at the age of 82. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband: Jack Richard "Dick" Pittman; a Grandson: Michael "Hippy" Singleton; and 12 siblings. Martha leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Daughter: Donna (Junior) Singleton of Newland, NC; Son: Jack Pittman of Newland, NC; Son: Jim (Mary) Pittman of Newland, NC; Sister: Louise Buchanan of Newland, NC; Sister in law: Toni Whittington; Grandchildren: Lorie Singleton, Jim-Bob Pittman, Jared Pittman: Step Grandchildren: Cheyenne Richardson, Natalie Richardson, Dixie Richardson-Pittman, Brian Jones, Brandon Jones; Great Grandchildren: Cainan Singleton, Kacey Garland, Carson Singleton, Cole Singleton; Step Great Grandchild: Tyler Jones; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services for Martha Pittman will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019, from the Frank Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Hal McNeely officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday at Frank Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow the service in the Pittman Cemetery. | Whittington, Martha (I70181)
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| 5814 | Martin B. Bennett, 88, of Hampton, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Malley and Lillie Arnett Bennett. Mr. Bennett served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was co-owner of Hampton Auto Parts and a member of Union Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lynn Bennett; five brothers, Barney, Grant, Darius, Claude and Clinton Bennett; and one sister, Jane Ward. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Ruby Hicks Bennett; one daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Terry Banner, Hampton; one grandson, Isaac Banner; one sister, Myrtle Rhudy, Sulphur Springs; and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jane Bennett and Wanda Bennett, Elizabethton, Carrie Keene, Oak Ridge, Edna and Edward Thomas, Ruth and Richard Barrie, all of Elizabethton, E.C. Vines of Ohio and J.D. Cook, Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Martin B. Bennett will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Union Baptist Church with the Rev. James Strickland and the Rev. Wesley Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Ranshaw officiating. Active pallbearers will be David Bennett, Mickey Bennett, Ricky Whitehead, Kenneth Thomas, Dale Cook, Teddy Hardin, Terry Banner and Allen Hobbs. Honorary pallbearers will be former employees of Hampton Auto Parts and his church family. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Amedisys Hospice, the staff of Sycamore Springs Living Center and the staff of Hermitage Health Center. | Bennett, Martin B. (I55311)
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| 5815 | Martin Dean Walker, age 77, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 27,2012 at the Mountain City Care Center. A native of Johnson County, Dean was born on October 9, 1934 to the late C.H. 'Herb'and Lynie Walker. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Walker Monseur and brothers: Jack Walker, Charles F. Walker and Frederick D. Walker. Dean enjoyed Nascar, roller skating, carpentry, history and spending time with his grandchildren. Dean worked with the Johnson County Highway Department for several years until his health declined. He was a member of First Baptist Church and recently had come to know Pastor Steven Spencer and the Calvary Baptist Church fellowship. Dean had served with the Johnson County Rescue Squad and was a United States Air Force Veteran. He will truly be missed by his family and all who knew him. Dean is survived by his wife Clara FayeWalker; daughter, Ladeana Glenn of Gastonia, NC; Step-mother, Mattie G. Walker of Mountain City, TN; sisters: Blanche Settlemyre, Mary Hicks, both of Newton, NC, Shirley Michael and husband Bill, and Betty Mink, all of Mountain City, TN; brothers: Robert S. Walker and wife Gladys of Mountain City, TN, Connie Eggers, and John Eggers and wife Glenda, all of Bethel; grandchildren: Lauren Beuttel, Sydney Glenn, and Evan Glenn; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Sue Campbell of Mountain City, TN, several nieces and nephews and his co-workers at the Johnson County Highway Department. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Steven Spencer to officiate. Special music will be provided by Mr. Steve Williams Graveside service and interment with Military Honors will follow from the Walker Family Cemetery on Reece Hill Road and will be conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers are: James Eastridge, Dr. Jim Shine, Daniel Jones, and nephews. | Walker, Martin Dean (I35260)
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| 5816 | Martin E. Nave, 87, Elizabethton went home to be with his Lord at the residence of a daughter, Patty Tester with both daughters by his side, Saturday September 17, 2011. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late William Austin and Carrie Lee Treadway Nave. He was a retired employee of Inland Container. Mr. Nave served in the Army Air Corps during World War II serving in New Guinea and the Southern Philippines. He was a member of the Siam Baptist Church and the Mens Fellowship Sunday School Class. His hobby was Wood Crafts. Mr. Nave was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Cleo Hardin Nave, September 21, 1997, by a grandson John Martin Tester and six sisters. Survivors include Two daughters & Sons-In-Law: Carolyn Ann & Barry "Butch" Woodring and Patty Mae & L.C. Tester all of Elizabethton. One Grandson: Mickey Lee Woodring and wife Kim, Elizabethton. Two Great Grandchildren: Matthew Woodring and Rebecca Woodring. A Step-Grandson: Richard Tester, Elizabethton. Two Step-Granddaughters: Pamela & Ashley Tester, his step- Great Granddaughters: Sarajane and Mia Grace Tester. A Brother & sister-in-law: Kenneth "Howard" & Jeanette Nave, Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Roddy and Pastor L.C. Tester officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Hardin Family Cemetery. Music will be provided by Ashley & Pam Tester and Bill Anderson. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday will be: Mickey Woodring, Matthew Woodring, Kevin Grindstaff, Kelly Grindstaff, Howell Carrico and Ricky Babb. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Doug Bailey, Max VanHuss, Amedisys Hospice, His Caregivers, Sue Anne Hawkins, Edwin Talley, Terra Shade, Brenda Cooper and the staff of First Tennessee Agency on Aging. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion & Tennessee National Guard. | Nave, Martin (I27291)
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| 5817 | Marvin B. McKinney, 85, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital after an extended illness. A native of Mitchell County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert and Maude Wilson McKinney. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil McKinney and Claude McKinney, and several half-bothers and half-sisters. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie McKinney, one daughter, Karen Garland, and her husband, Richard; one grandson, Matthew Garland, and his wife, Rachel; one great-granddaughter, Olivia; one great-grandson, Will; a sister, Blanche Garland and several nieces and nephews. Mr. McKinney served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and worked in printing at ETSU at the University Press. He loved God, his church, and his family. He was an active member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, golf, NASCAR and the Atlanta Braves. A service to honor the life of Mr. McKinney will be conducted on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Garry Edwards officiating. Music will provided by Lora Lowe. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00 - 3:00 PM on Sunday prior to the service. The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Monday, February 13, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Roselawn Memory Gardens with Pastor Jayson Hoagland officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Military honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. | McKinney, Marvin B. (I68385)
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| 5818 | Marvin Dayton Wallace, age 81 of Mountain City, TN passed away Thursday January 10, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on May 2, 1937 in Johnson County, TN to the late Carl Wallace and Thelma Reece Wallace. In addition to his parents Dayton was preceded in death by three sons, Marvin Wallace, Jr., Dwight Wallace and Harry Thompson, his sister Pearl May, brothers, Robert Wallace, Charles Jack Wallace and Loyd Wallace. Dayton was a United States Army veteran. He retired from Chrysler in Newark, DE. Dayton loved nature, enjoyed his front porch time, watching birds and his neighbors dogs. Those who knew him best know that Dayton enjoyed his morning Brandy. Dayton is survived by his daughter, Barbara Wallace and fiancé Jay of West Grove, PA, brother, Cecil Wallace of Sweet Home, Oregon, grandchildren, Dana DiBenedetto and husband Salvatore of Landenberg, PA and Shannon Masten and fiancé Chris of Kennett Square, PA, great-grandchildren, Salvatore DiBenedetto and Giavanna DiBenedetto of Landenberg, PA, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by special friends and neighbors, Tish and Delmer Vaught. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Steven Spencer to officiate. Graveside service and burial will follow at Reece Memorial Cemetery with Military honors to be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers are family and friends. | Wallace, Marvin Dayton (I53859)
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| 5819 | Mary "Christine" Blevins, lovingly known as "Teenie," died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the age of 93, at her residence in Johnson City, Tennessee. A native of Jonesborough, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Sammons Blevins. She was a member of the Locust Street Church of Christ for over 80 years. She taught Sunday School for many years and she is fondly remembered by many of her students. Christine was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Alpha Pi chapter, for over 60 years. Her membership in ESA gave her many "sisters" whose friendships resulted in many activities and trips to conventions. After graduating from Jonesborough High School, she attended Johnson City Business College for a year and then began what would be her career for over 60 years. She started her career with the Skipworth family in the moving business, then worked for office furniture stores for over 40 years, and lastly, she was a store manager for Budget Office Furniture until her retirement in 2003. The time she spent working in the public afforded her friendships and relationships with many people which she cherished. Christine's greatest accomplishment was being the "dad" to her sister's children when their father passed away at an early age. She loved these children as her own and moved her personal happiness to the background. Donald, Douglas, David, and Diann loved her in return as their "Dad" and later, their second mother. Their children and grandchildren loved her as "Teenie." She and her close friend, Stanley, enjoyed a friendship over 50 years, which included UT football games, traveling, movies, and eating out. In addition to her parents, Christine is preceded in death by: her brother, Harry Blevins; sisters, Bernice Broyles and Carolyn Blevins; nephew, Donald Broyles; great-nieces, Tammie Ruston and Cindy Grubbs; great-great-nephews, Odell Presley and Andrew Wilmot; and her special friend of many years, Stanley Yokum. Christine is survived by: her nephews, Douglas (Joyce) Broyles, David (Patricia) Broyles, and Russell (Meg) Blevins; nieces, Mary Grubbs, Diann Broyles, and Barbara Broyles; great-nephews, Darryl Broyles and Austin Blevins; great-nieces, Sandi Gary, Jennifer Tester, Scottye Broyles, Brooke Hardy, Sloane Presley, Amanda Blevins, and Alice Blevins; great-great-nephews, Hunter, Eli, Hogan, Kendric, Graylon, John, Shane, and Lane; and great-great-nieces, Payton, MaryGrace, Stella Grace, and Lauren. A service for Christine will be at 2:30 pm on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home in the Oak Chapel, officiated by Dr. Barry Blackburn. A private family burial will take place at Monte Vista Memorial Park at a later date. Pallbearers will be great and great-great nieces and nephews and Daniel Remine. | Blevins, Mary Christine "Teenie" (I72226)
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| 5820 | Mary "Dootsie" Elizabeth Wright (Coram) passed away on January 29, 2022. She leaves behind brother: John Mansel Wright, three sons: Troy Lee Coram II, Thomas Scott Treadway and Robert Tucker Treadway, daughters-in-law: Mary Beth Treadway and Candace Michelle Coram, grandchildren: Ava Marie Treadway, Mary Elizabeth Treadway, Robert Tucker Treadway, Jr., Harrison Thames Coram & Atticus Knox Coram, as well as an army of other "adopted children" around the world, whom all addressed her as, "Mama Dootsie" (with one particular, and very special set who addressed her as, "Dootsie Mama.") Dootsie was preceded in death by her daughter: Cynthia Elizabeth Treadway and parents: Harry T. Wright & Nelle Stark Wright. An avid & brilliant bridge player, Mama Doots will be forever remembered for her brilliant wit, her sass, her incredible chicken & dumplings, her unique passion for bulk buying, her beautiful seasonal decorations... but most importantly, a maternal instinct that attracted legions of friends who adopted her as their second mother. Oh, and she will also be remembered for her outstanding commitment to Velveeta throughout the decades. Born in Spartanburg, SC, Dootsie, Nelle and adopted father, "Chappie" moved to Johnson City, TN where Chappie served as Chaplain for Mountain Home (Veteran's Administration) from 1946 to 1964. Dootsie's life took her from Johnson City to Knoxville, to Atlanta... back to Middle Tennessee with frequent sojourns in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico... where, even there, the locals called her, "Mama Doots." She made her final home in Hendersonville, NC beginning in 2007. | Wright, Mary Elizabeth (I90976)
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| 5821 | Mary "Lucille" Stout, 89, of Morristown, formerly of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. Mrs. Stout was a member of Morristown Baptist Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Stout; parents, Claude and Mable Grindstaff; and brother, John David Grindstaff. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Kate (Mike) Vaughn; son, Bill (Mary) Stout; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Missy) Vaughn, Jonathan (Somer) Stout, Doug (Kayla) Arnold and Tiffany Stout and fiancé, Michael Branner; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Allison, Dylan, Lane, Justin, Braxton, Ethan, Caleb, Sarah, Zoey, Joey, Cameron and Jayden; sister, Doris Jean Wilkins of Georgia; uncle, 106 years old, O'Barren Calhoun of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Robert Reed and Jonathan Stout officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton for graveside services. | Grindstaff, Mary Lucille (I46742)
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| 5822 | Mary Alice Chambers (Campbell) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Ft. Wayne, Ind., on September 30, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1939 in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Omar and Lola Campbell (Timbs). She was preceded in death by her parents, her late husband, Mack Chambers, and her sisters, Beulah Crow, Daylene Keller and Tom Campbell. Mary was blessed with a large and loving family. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Mack Chambers Jr. (Carolyn) and Beverly Elaine Dubé (David); her grandchildren, Jennifer Kuehl (Jeffrey), Zachary Cassidy, Lauren Justice (Thomas) and Vanessa Byrd (Patrick); her great-grandchildren, McKenzie Kuehl, Jaccob and Cole Cassidy, Noah, Oliver and Gabriella Justice and Tyson Byrd; and her great-great-grandchildren, Harlow and Beau Kamm. Surviving siblings are Howard Campbell, Virginia Price, Georgia Duffield, Kenneth McGhee and Edna Yates. | Campbell, Mary Alice (7737818)
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| 5823 | Mary Alice Hammitt, age 91, left her earthly family on July 29th to be with her heavenly family, at Lakebridge Healthcare, following a lengthy illness. She was born September 25th, 1921, to John Wesley Ward and Mary Ann Presnell Ward. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Lee Hammitt, in 1975. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Dewey, Clifton, Gar and Howard; and by three sisters, Martha Barr, Eve Presnell and Bessie Presnell. She was a member of Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ and was famous for her delicious soup beans and fantastic biscuits. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Edna and Mack Presnell, Johnson City; son, Billy Hammitt, Clarksville, Georgia; Brothers, Calvin, Johnson City, James, Erwin, and William Mocksville, N.C.; grandchildren, Dwight and Angela Presnell and Crystal Mitchell, Johnson City; Great grandchildren; Garrison, Sarah Presnell and Cody Mitchell, Johnson City; great great grandson, Preston Mitchell, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Special thanks to the staff at Lakebridge Healthcare. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hammitt will be conducted at Appalachian Funeral Home Thursday, August 1, 2013, at 8:00 P.M. with Brother Dewey Ward and Brother Eric Brown officiating. Music will be under the direction of Flossie Hamilton. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until the service hour, or at her daughter's home at other times. Graveside service and interment will be Friday, August 2nd, 2013, at 10:30 A.M. at Highland Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends. | Ward, Mary A. (I39684)
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| 5824 | Mary Alice Ledford Culler, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Bertha Guinn Ledford. Mrs. Culler was employed for 20 years with the Carter County School System as a cook at Valley Forge Elementary School. She attended Upper Gap Creek Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: J.D. & Charles Ledford. Sewing was her hobby. Survivors include two sons: Rick Culler & wife Robin, Elizabethton and Keith Culler, Milligan College. Four Grandchildren: Abby Green & husband Adam, Travis Culler, Heather Culler and Chris Vestal & wife BJ. Her Grandchildren: Emmy Green, Nevaeh & Taylor Vestal and Preston Vestal. One Brother: Roger Ledford & wife Claudia, Elizabethton, Two Sisters: JoAnn Adams & husband Joe, Hampton and Phyllis Malone & husband Dean, Johnson City. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Lyons Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Joe Adams, Roger Ledford, Bret Hamilton, Chris Barnett, Travis Culler, Brian Malone and Tim Malone. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dean Malone, Jason Henegar, Steve Henegar, family and friends. | Ledford, Mary Alice (I74885)
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| 5825 | Mary Alice Stalcup Buck, 77, Johnson City passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014, in the Johnson City Medical Center with her loving family by her side. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late William Leslie and Eula Fern Robinson Stalcup. She had lived in Johnson City since 1964. She was retired from H.I.S., Johnson City. Mary was a member of the Boone Trail Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class. She loved to work in her flowers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar L. Buck, who died March 21, 1999. Survivors include her son: William N. Buck and his wife, Sherri, Johnson City; Five Grandchildren: Zachary Buck, Jeffrey, Jason, Deranda and Courtney Fair; Four Great Grandchildren; Two Brothers: Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Billy J. Stalcup and wife, Nicole, Alexandria, Virginia, and John Paul Stalcup and wife, Betty, Johnson City; One Aunt: Edna Kyte, Butler; One Uncle: Charles Norris, Butler; Several nieces, nephews & cousins. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Jenkins, Rev. Terry Jones and Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Music will be provided by the Ladies Trio of Keystone Free Will Baptist Church and Cathy Fagan. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, will be: Don Dweyer, Wayne Bledsoe, Will Easler, John Stalcup Jr., Stacey Stalcup and Todd Weise. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family and the Joy Sunday School Class. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Brenda & Arthur Buck and Betty & Paul Stalcup for taking excellent care she received and also to the Boone Trail Baptist Church. | Stalcup, Mary Alice (I44891)
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| 5826 | Mary Alma Combs Trivett, age 89, of Sugar Grove died February 7, 2019 at her daughter's home. Alma was born June 3, 1929 in Watauga County. She was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church. She was well known for her homemade chicken and dumplings, livermush, and Christmas stack cakes. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Trivett and wife Janet of Rembert, South Carolina; one daughter, Teresa Isaacs and husband Larry of Zionville; one sister, Loy Carolyn Guy of Vilas; one granddaughter, three grandsons, eight great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Trivett; one daughter, Claudia Trivette; two sisters, and thirteen brothers. Graveside services and burial services held at Guy-Combs Cemetery in Sugar Grove. | Combs, Mary Alma (I78065)
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| 5827 | Mary and her children sailed aboard the S. S. Aquitania from Cherbourg to the United States on 18 Jun 1932. Her husband Nicolaos Michael had sailed to the United States on 15 apr 1920 aboard the ship Megali Hellas. | Family: Nicolaos Michael / Maritsa Hajei Nicola (F24101)
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| 5828 | Mary Arnold White, 93, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton with her son, Glen White, at her side. She was born April 7, 1924 to the late Nora and Joseph Daniel Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Lockhart; brother, Stacy Arnold; husband, James Rondal White; daughter, Shelby Bunton; and grandson, David Bunton. Mary had a long career at the Giant and Food Lion Supermarkets. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Elizabethton and she delighted in being a top seller of dried fruit and fancy nuts each fall for the church's Backpack Ministries' fundraiser. She is survived by her son, Glen White and wife Vickie, and son-in-law, Billy Bunton of Elizabethton; grandson, Joe White and Debra Chandler of Elizabethton; granddaughter, Donna Bunton and Dave Lynch of Virginia Beach, Va.; great-grandchildren, Eric Afflerbach and Nikki of Miami Beach, Fla., Cara White and Alex White of Elizabethton; and many extended family members and beloved friends who will miss her dearly. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 17, from 12:30 until 2 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Elizabethton. The service is at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. Kenneth Jordan. Private interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Mark Newman officiating. | Arnold, Mary (I55707)
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| 5829 | Mary Belle (Buck) Orr, 87, John-son City, passed away Wed-nes-day, May 13, 2015, at Frank-lin Woods Com-mu-nity Hos-pi-tal. A na-tive of the Shell Creek Com-mu-nity of Roan Moun-tain in Carter County, she was the daugh-ter of the late Wil-liam David and Ada Ray Hoss Buck. Mrs. Orr was a mem-ber of Wes-ley Me-mo-rial United Meth-od-ist Church and the Duard Aldridge Sun-day School Class. She worked as a sec-re-tary for Clutch and Brake Sup-ply in John-son City for over 20 years. In ad-di-tion to her par-ents, Mary is pre-ceded in death by her hus-band of 55 years, Wil-liam Brown-low Orr; seven sis-ters, Florence Wolfe, Wilma Farmer, Juanita Ar-nett, Ge-neva Rich-ard-son, Eleanor McKin-ney, Edna Buck and Ruth Cord-ell; and four broth-ers, James Buck, Ed-die Buck, Wil-liam David Buck Jr. and Ver-non Buck. Those left to cher-ish her mem-ory in-clude two sons, Wil-liam David Orr and his wife, Diane Under-wood Orr, of Al-pharetta, GA, and Phi-lip Kent Orr and his wife, Jen-ni-fer Tor-bett Orr, of Char-lotte, NC; grand-chil-dren, Jen-ni-fer Orr McGuffey and her hus-band, Jef-frey Wil-liam McGuffey, of Cin-cin-nati, OH, Wil-liam An-drew Orr and his wife, Eliz-a-beth Low-ery Orr, of Green-ville, SC, and Ash-ley Lau-ren Orr, of Al-pharetta, GA; great-grand-chil-dren, Hunter Wil-liam McGuffey and Ans-ley By-ing-ton Orr; brother-in-law John Orr and his wife, Phyl-lis, of Roan Moun-tain, TN; sis-ters-in-law, Mrs. Jessie Street, of John-son City, TN, Mrs. Ruth Hon-ey-cutt, of Happy Val-ley, TN, and Mrs. Francis Ta-tum, of Elk Park, NC; and many much loved nieces and neph-ews. The fam-ily wishes to ex-press a spe-cial thank you to Patty Love, her care-giver, for the lov-ing care given to Mrs. Orr. In ad-di-tion to flow-ers, those wish-ing to make me-mo-rial con-tri-bu-tions may be given to Wes-ley Me-mo-rial United Meth-od-ist Church, 225 Prince-ton Road, John-son City, TN 37601. A Cel-e-bra-tion of Life Ser-vice will be held at 8:00 PM on Satur-day, May 16, 2015, at Wes-ley Me-mo-rial United Meth-od-ist Church, John-son City, with Pas-tor Ger-ald Cas-son of-fi-ci-at-ing. The fam-ily will re-ceive friends to share mem-o-ries at the church from 6:00 PM un-til the ser-vice at 8:00 PM. A Grave-side Ser-vice will be held at 2:00 PM on Sun-day, May 17, 2015, at Orr/?Hamp-ton Ceme-tery, Roan Moun-tain. At-tend-ees are asked to meet at the cem-e-tery at 1:50 PM. Pall-bear-ers will be Larry McKin-ney, Gary McKin-ney, Her-bert Hoil-man, Dickie Street, Douglas Rich-ard-son, Dean Tor-bett, Drew Orr and Jeff McGuffey. Honor-ary pall-bear-ers are Char-lie Hart-man, David Buck, Todd Buck, Ritchie Buck, Wes Sluder, Patty Love, Ruby Parker, Janie Tor-bett, Peggy Under-wood, Ben-nie Hoil-man and Judy Sluder. | Buck, Mary Bell (I41756)
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| 5830 | Mary Belle Hopson Miller, 71, Hampton, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her residence . She was born January 13, 1949 in Elizabethton to James Hopson and the late Melissa “Tootie” Shell Hopson. She attended Hampton High School. Mary worked at the Carter County Sheriff Department for over 25 years. After her retirement she returned to the Sheriff Department part time. She was of the Christian Faith. Mary loved to go fishing and loved to go to auction. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Bill Miller. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law: Christina (Jackie) Hodge . Two Grandchildren: Tasha Crowe and friend Tim Hopson and T.J. Crowe and Rustie Dugger Crowe. Four Great Grandchildren: Makaylah Crowe, Jaykob Crowe , Nicholas Loveless, Jr. and Carl Loveless. Her father: James Hopson. Two Sisters: JoAnn (Jody) Crowe, Janice Hopson and friend, Jimmy Brewer. Her brother-in-law: Robert (Linda) Miller. One Niece: Jordan Emmert and One Nephew: Jonathan Crowe. Graveside Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 in the Perkins Cemetery (Upper Shell Creek), Roan Mountain with Mr. Scott Fisher, Minister officiating. Active Pallbearers will be: T.J. Crowe, Johnathan Crowe, Officer Mike Carlock, Constable Myles Cook, Jimmy Brewer and Craig Emmert. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jody Crowe Tim Hopson, Jr., Charlie Hopson and Officers of the Carter County Detention Center. | Hopson, Mary Belle (81941344)
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| 5831 | Mary Belle Jenkins, 88, of Johnson City, died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the home of her son in South Carolina. She was a native of Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late Ed and Myrtle Ledford Rowe. Mary was an appraiser of antiques and former employee of Eastman-Kodak. She was a member of the Princeton Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, her husband Vernon H. Jenkins in 1998 and a daughter, Leah Jenkins Cannon in 1980, preceded her in death. Survivors include: her son and his wife, Timothy “Tim” and Carolyn McGlynn Jenkins of Sullivan's Island, SC. The family will receive friends at the Princeton Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm under the direction of Pastor Bryan Crotts. A committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. | Rowe, Mary Belle (I89334)
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| 5832 | Mary Buchanan Daniels Calloway, 75, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. Mary was born on June 7, 1946 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Raymond Buchanan and the late Georgia Morgan Buchanan. She graduated Valedictorian from Cranberry High School in 1964 and attended Western Carolina University. She was a loyal Charter Member of the Newland Christian Church, where she served as the Ladies Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer, and worked with the Vacation Bible School. She was a founding member and former President of the Cranberrian Corporation. A devoted public servant, she retired as the Avery County Tax Collector after 31 years of service, being the last elected Tax Collector in the State of North Carolina. Mary was named Avery County Republican Woman of the Year. Mary enjoyed working in her flower beds, watching hummingbirds and NASCAR. She loved to take care of her children, grandchildren and the rest of her family. Mary was a baptized believer and beloved wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, N.A. "Pat" Daniels; and daughter, Georgina "Chip" Fields. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory husband, Powell Calloway; two daughters, Alice (Chuck) Carroll of Montezuma, NC, Beth (Charlie) Travis of Morganton, NC; son, Nick (Regina) Daniels of Newland, NC; sister, Georgia "Trappy" (Jerry) Cook of Spruce Pine, NC; brother, Joe Ray (Lou Ann) Buchanan of Minneapolis, NC; two grandsons, Preston (Ashley) Daniels, D.J. Fields; three granddaughters, Chatty Majoni, Kristen (Fiance' Chris) Davis, Emma Travis; great grandchildren, Kyren Cook, Kale Daniels, Elijah Daniels, Sadie Daniels, Kaaliyah Davis; two stepsons, Steven (Cassie) Calloway of Indian Trail, SC, Derrick (Katie) Calloway of Newland, NC; stepdaughter, Monet (Ken) Samuelson of Pineola, NC; step grandchildren, Bella Samuelson, Callie Samuelson, Kessler Samuelson, Cole Calloway, Lainey Calloway, Brock Calloway, Harper Calloway and Reagan Calloway; numerous special cousins, nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. A private family service followed on Thursday with interment to be in the Ed Buchanan Cemetery. | Buchanan, Mary (I86464)
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| 5833 | Mary Byrd, Johnson City, died June 29, 2012, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Johnny and Amanda Wilkins Phipps. She was born in Johnson County, but she lived her whole life in Carter County. She was a homemaker. She attended College Park Free Will Baptist Church until she wasn?t able to attend due to health. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. D.C. Byrd; two daughters: Bernice Moore and Sharon Street; three brothers: Johnnie, Steve and Peter Phipps; three sisters: Lutishia Phipps, Myrtle Heaton and Lexie Garland. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Darrell and Cinda Byrd; two sons-in-law, Fred Moore and Richard Street; four granddaughters and their husbands, Kristi and Kevin Colbaugh, Kara and Josh McGee, Dawn and Rev. Nathan Jennings, Mandy and Wes Greer; eight great grandchildren, Nick, Tyler, Kaylee, Ashlee, Abby, Shay, Riley and Elisha; one brother, Coy Phipps; sister-in-laws, Lena Phipps, Georgia King and Ida Hanuvoski; and one brother-in-law, D.H. Byrd and his wife, Betty; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 30, 2012, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Morris-Baker Funeral Home with services immediately following at 8:00 p.m. with Rev Nathan Jennings and Rev. Ray Colbaugh officiating. Music will be provided by Wes and Mandy Greer, Megan Harsh and New Liberty Quartet. Burial will be held at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be: Kevin Colbaugh, Josh McGee, Wes Greer, Nick Colbaugh, Tyler Carrier, Ron Barnett, Ronnie Heaton. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of her and Rev. Byrd?s former Churches and employees of Ivy Hall Nursing Home. The family would like to thank Judy Deloach and the staff of Ivy Hall for the loving and wonderful care they gave our Mother and Grandmother while she was there. Their kindness and compassion will never be forgotten. | Phipps, Mary E. (I36774)
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| 5834 | Mary C. "Toots "Dunn, age 87 of 1629 Forge Creek Road in Mountain City, Tennessee passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Toots was born on June 9, 1931 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late James Herman Ward and Anna Mae Mast Ward. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Dana Dale Dunn, an infant daughter Mary Ruth Dunn, and 2 sisters, Mildred Dunn and Maryland Ward. She was a member of the Nelsons Chapel Baptist Church and loved gardening and her cats. She was retired from Levi Strauss and Leco. Survivors include, Nephews Ray Dunn, Lester Dunn, Ronnie Dunn, and Wayne Jones; Niece Bridgett Dunn; Great Nieces, Crystal Dunn and Jenny Estep, and Great Nephew Jeff Dunn; several Great-Great Nephews and Nieces. Special Friends: Louella Dunn and Edna Fletcher. A graveside service for Toots Dunn will be conducted on Tuesday May 7th, 2019, at 2pm from The Sunset Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Stout officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2 pm. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lester Dunn, Scott Mast, John Mast, Eugene Mast, Chris Dunn, Matthew Dunn, and Ray Mast. | Ward, Mary Caroline "Toots" (I4396)
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| 5835 | Mary C. Blevins, age 88, of Shady Valley, TN passed away on Monday February 27, 2017 at her residence. She was born November 29, 1928 in Perry County, KY to the late Doc Campbell and Emma Huff Campbell. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Ray Blevins. Mary had a great passion for flowers, especially irises. She was an accomplished Quilter and had received numerous awards. Mary was a life-long member of Shady Valley Church of Christ. She is survived by her faithful and loving husband of 65 years, Cline Ray Blevins; her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers and special family friend who was like a brother, Ned Blevins. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 1- 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 from Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Tom Reece and Wayne Baker officiating. Pallbearers will be Haskell McQueen, Olan Bentley, Jim Sherman, Clifford Watson, Roger Blevins and Charles Townsend. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Raina Sluder, Staff of Amedysis Home Health and Amedysis Hospice, who the family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to each of them for all of their acts of care and kindness. Graveside service and burial will follow the funeral service on Thursday from the Blevins Cemetery in Shady Valley. | Campbell, Mary (I55279)
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| 5836 | Mary Cathryn Estep passed away on February 22, 2018. Born in Avery County and residing there for most of her life, she was a truly selfless person that served the area as a medical professional. "Cat" (as many knew her) was one of the first people in North Carolina to be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner. She worked at Sloop Memorial Hospital, Cannon Memorial Hospital, and Guy Medical Clinic. Many of her patients called her "Dr. Mom" because she cared for them like a mother cares for her family. She always put the needs of others before her own and was well-respected by the medical professionals she worked alongside. Mary Cathryn was a woman of God and lived her life as a shining example of His teachings. She made the world a better place. Granny Cat had a special and different relationship with each of her grandchildren and she was a wonderful mother to Mike, Becky and Kathy. Mary Cathryn was an avid UNC Tar Heel fan. She knew every player and, through her TV, coached them each game. She was preceded in death by her parents: Omar and Sammy Thompson; husband: Landon (Bud) Estep; two infant sons: David and Stevie Estep; brothers: Sam and Edwin Thompson; and sister: Joyce Thompson Cooper. She is survived by son: Mike (Mary Ann) Estep of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; daughters: Becky Corder of Port Aransas, Texas, and Kathy Carroll of Weaverville, NC; sisters: Shirley (David) Morgan of Bradenton, Fla., Pat (Don) Julian of Roan Mountain, Tenn., and Sally (Roger) Morgan of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; grandchildren: Mike Estep Jr, John Colborn, Monica (Philip) Condrey, Zak, Zoe, and Zane Carroll; great grandson: Landon Estep; great-great granddaughter: Emory Estep; a host of nieces and nephews, and very special friends: Paul and Linda Crinkley. After retiring from her medical career, Mary visited the home-bound and others that needed care, comfort, or even simply company and compassion. She considered this her mission and her pleasure. A fund has been established through the First Baptist Church of Crossnore to fund and continue her work. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Crossnore/ Mary Estep Visitation Fund, P.O. Box 370, Crossnore, NC 28616. Services for Mary Catherine Estep were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Crossnore Baptist Church, with Dr. Phil Murdock and Rev. Mark Potter officiating. The family received friends from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. Interment took place in the Daniels Cemetery. | Thompson, Mary Cathryn "Cat" (I59474)
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| 5837 | Mary Charlotte Whisnant, 91, of Hampton, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James and Maggie Ellen Nave. Charlotte was an active member of Eastside Baptist Church and loved to sing in her church choir. Charlotte enjoyed cooking, canning and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carmon Whisnant; a son, Terry Allen Whisnant; and two brothers, W.J. Nave and Dennis Nave. Those left to cherish her memory include her three daughters, Carmen Dianne Nelson of Johnson City, Ellen Charlene Bateman of Hampton and Tammy Lynn Collins and husband Kevin of Elizabethton; two sisters, Betty Casida and Carol Davis, both of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Todd Nelson and wife Julie, Travis Nelson, Shane Bateman, Amber Hall and husband Jamie and Adam Collins and wife Emily; and one great-grandson, George Carmon Nelson. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A service to celebrate the life of Mary Charlotte Whisnant will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel between the hours of 4 and 5 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May, 9, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Dr. Dwight Hobbs officiating. Active pallbearers will be Todd Nelson, Travis Nelson, Shane Bateman, Adam Collins, Woody Whisenhunt and Jeremy Whisenhunt. | Nave, Mary Charlotte (I82553)
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| 5838 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I39507)
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| 5839 | Mary Colleen Hawkins Greene, age 89, passed from this life to life everlasting on May 29, 2018. She was a long time member of Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church and attended as long as her health permitted. Colleen accepted Christ early in life. A woman of deep faith and a devoted Christian, she will be remembered by all who knew her as a strong prayer warrior, a kind and loving wife, mother, friend and neighbor, who lived out her days in quietness and confidence in her Lord and Savior. Survivors include her loving and devoted son: Richard A. Greene II (Richie), the joy of her life; two sisters-in-law: Shirley Greene Stephenson of Greeneville and Janice Hawkins of Mountain City; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a loving and dedicated friend, Julia Peters. She was the daughter of the late Wiley F. Hawkins and Vada Carrie Neatherly Hawkins of Mountain City, Tennessee and was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years: Richard Arvil Greene; brother: Dayton Hawkins of Mountain City; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Oscar T. and Carrie Tilson Greene; brother-in-law: J.N. Stephenson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Evelyn and Ernest Campbell; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Klon and Frances Greene and Brumley and Jane Greene. The funeral service was held Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. | Hawkins, Mary Coleen (I60813)
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| 5840 | Mary Deloach Cassar, 81, Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009, at Autumn Care in Salisbury, NC. Born April 14, 1928, in Johnson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Stella Grindstaff Deloach. She retired from the food service industry after 45 years of service and along with her late husband, Renard, were active members of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church in Gray, Tennessee. She has been a resident of Salisbury, NC for ten years and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Renard (Ron) Cassar, on December 21, 1976, and by five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her three daughters, Rebecca Terry and her husband, Glenn, of Salisbury, NC, Stella Isenberg and her husband, Roy, of Gray, Tennessee, Sharon Pontius and her husband, Brian, of Raleigh, NC; two sisters, Laura and Elmina Deloach, and a brother, Floyd Deloach, all from Elizabethton, Tennessee; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, TN. Reverend Gene Lasley of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Cassar to Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144; or Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2515 East Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28146. The family extends a special "Thank You" to the wonderful employees of Autumn Care and Rowan Regional Hospice for working so close together in providing excellent and compassionate care and services to our mother. Also, a very special thanks to Cheryl Trammell, RN and Jimmy Porter, CNA, with Rowan Regional Hospice. Pallbearers will be her three grandsons, Andrew Shearin, Christian Terry and Zachary Terry; and her three son-in laws, Glenn Terry, Roy Isenberg and Brian Pontius. | DeLoach, Mary Belle (I3762)
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| 5841 | Mary DeLoach Sneed married her cousin George Sneed. | Sneed, Mary Deloach (I15516)
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| 5842 | Mary E. Harris, 69, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at her residence. Mary was born in Hampton, Tenn., to the late Dr. Joseph Alexander Hardin and Dorothy McAnich Pierce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Hardin. Mary was a United States Army veteran and of the Christian faith. She was a talented seamstress and also enjoyed crocheting, fishing, camping and riding motorcycles. Those left to cherish Mary’s memory include her son, Eric (April) Mohler of Elizabethton, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Mary’s life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Isaac Mohler officiating. | Hardin, Mary E. (26714528)
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| 5843 | Mary Elizabeth Courtner, age 83, formerly of Mountain of Mountain City, TN passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Hudson, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Blaine and Mae McElyea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Courtner; two sons; infant son Edwin Courtner and Michael Courtner; grandson Chase Courtner; two sisters; Betty Morris and Dorothy Hodge and brother; Earl McElyea. Survivors are; son Tommy Courtner and wife Lisa; Grandchildren: Jordan & Taylor Courtner, Blayne Courtner, Christy Green, sisters: Lucy Lewis and husband Russel, Peggy Brown and husband Buster. It was her wish for a private graveside service to be held in Sunset Memorial Park. | McElyea, Mary Elizabeth (I56845)
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| 5845 | Mary Elizabeth Horne, age 92 of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Thursday February 1st, 2018 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born in Johnson County, TN on October 10, 1925 to the late Joe Norris and Ila Reece Norris. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Burnis Horne; daughter, Lois Marie Cress; sisters: Laura Sue Norris, Josephine Revelle and Catherine Absher and brothers: Junior Clay Norris, Mack Norris, and Jimmy Dean Norris. Mary loved working in her flowers, yard work, and gardening. She also enjoyed crocheting and quilting. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memories include daughter, Mary Alice Roberts and husband Gary; son, Joe Horne and wife Carol; son in law, Joe Mack Cress; brother, Tommy Jack Norris; sisters: Carrie Pennington, Ruby Harper, Betty Stanley, Kate Stanley, Louise Morefield; grandchildren: Steve Cress, Gary Horne, and Tim Horne and wife Miranda; great grandchildren: Westley Horne and Eli Horne and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer and Grandson Tim Horne to officiate. Pallbearers will be Joe Mack Cress, Steve Cress, Dennis Henson, Jack Eller, Gary Horne, Westley Horne, and Gary Roberts. Burial will follow from the Reece Memorial Cemetery. | Norris, Mary Elizabeth (I28211)
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| 5846 | Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Watson, Age 87, parted from the arms of her loving family into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Robert Wright (Jack) Smalling and Pearl Blevins Smalling and a lifelong resident of Johnson City. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Gerald Watson in 2009, a sister Bobbie Phipps, and a brother Jimmy Smalling. Betty was a seamstress and made clothes for her family including a wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister as well as a good friend to many. She was a member of Borderview Christian Church in Elizabethton, TN. She leaves behind to honor and cherish her memory a son and “daughter” Steve and Norma Watson of Johnson City; daughter and caregiver Michele Watson Adkins of Johnson City; daughter Kay Atkins of Cambridge, England; and a special stepdaughter Delores Patterson of Jonesborough, TN.; two grandsons Zac and Steven Atkins of England; three sisters Pat Webb of Jonesborough, TN., Pam King and Margaret Britt of Johnson City; two brothers Jack and Wayne Smalling of Johnson City; special cousin Sue Oler who was considered a sister, five step grandchildren Rhonda Yates; Joy Smith; Chuck, Roger, and Willie Patterson; several nieces and nephews, and special friends Chuck and Hazel Barber. What gave Betty the most joy was being a stay at home mom in her children’s formative years. She was so proud of them for who they are, their work ethic, and their integrity. The family of Mary Elizabeth Watson will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Tetrick Funeral Services. The funeral service will be conducted Monday, November 29, 2021, at 1 pm at Tetrick Funeral Services with Brother Scott Fisher officiating. The graveside committal service will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jody Crowe, Joel Norris, Scott Reynolds and Chris Timmons. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Smalling, Wayne Smalling, Randy France, David King, Phil Oler and Randy Webb. | Smalling, Mary Elizabeth (I89124)
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| 5847 | Mary Ellen (Godsey) Cowan, born May 31, 1940, walked through the Gates of Heaven on Monday, December 23, 2019. A lifelong native of Johnson City, she is the daughter of the late James Thomas and Beulah Vashti (Sutphin) Godsey. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, William T. Cowan; brothers, Ralph Edward Godsey and David Lowry Godsey; and granddaughter, Heather Pate Rutledge. Mary loved her family and friends and was a member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church and loved serving her Lord and Savior. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Nolichuckey Grand View # 194, and would have been a member 30 years in January 2020. Mary retired from Snap-On Tools in Elizabethton after nineteen years. Stay informed. Sign up for Obituary email newsletters email address Those left to cherish Mary's memory include: siblings, James Thomas "Bud" Godsey Jr. of Illinois, Richard Allen Godsey of Johnson City, John Calvin Godsey of Jonesborough, and Michael Blaine Godsey of Florida; children, Tommy Ray Cowan (Laura Cowan) of Elizabethton, and Kathy Darlene Waldrop (Robert William Miller) of Jonesborough; grandchildren, Valerie Cowan Hyatt, Thomas Cowan, Amber Pate, Whittney Pate Rutledge, Jennifer Stewart Reed, and Kimberly Marshall; special family member, Karen Conkin; fifteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. | Godsey, Mary Ellen (I78487)
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| 5848 | Mary Ellen Brown, age 94, of Mountain City, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born May 22, 1919 to the late Millard Jethro Hammons and Mattie Virginia Stewart Hammons. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Johnson County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Brown, by her son, Albert Brown, and by sisters Gladys Arnold and Marie Hall. Mrs. Brown was a member of Hammons Chapel Christian Church. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, reading, and especially enjoyed word search puzzles. Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Farmer and husband Earl of Mountain City, TN, grandchildren Randy Farmer and wife Betty of Damascus, VA, Rita Horne and husband Mike of Wetumpka, AL, Rick Farmer and special friend Lawrence Dietrich of Atlanta, GA, Lisa Farmer of Mountain City, TN, step great-grandson Brandon Lipford of Damascus, VA, great-grandchildren Jared Horne, Matthew Horne, Casey Sutherland and Tripp Farmer (father-Mike Farmer), great-great grandchildren Haley Green, Allison Green, Chloe Sutherland and Gage Lipford. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family would also like to recognize special friends Nell Arnold and family and the late Lillian Hawkins and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 20, 2014 from the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joshua Giddings and Daniel Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM prior to the funeral service. The graveside service and interment will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at Dunn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Farmer, Jack Hall, Blake Sutherland, Willie Hammons, Boyd Hammons and Bill Hammons. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Jones, Dr. Susanne Shine and Dr. Raina Sluder. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Mountain City Care Center for the excellent care they provided. At other times, the family will receive friends at the home of Phyllis Farmer, 4407 Forge Creek Road, Mountain City, TN. | Hammons, Mary Ellen (I43400)
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| 5849 | Mary Emily Hoilman, age 82 of Laurel Street, Bakersville, NC went home to be with the Lord, September 29, 2016. She was a native of Johnson City, TN and the daughter of the late Dave and Rosa Lee Livingston Walker. She attended Mine Creek Baptist Church. Mary loved taking care of her family and friends and was known for her excellent cooking. She was retired as a cook at Mitchell County Senior Center, and formerly worked as Lunchroom Manager at Gouge School in Bakersville, NC, and later at Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City, TN. She was preceded in death by: her husband; Claude Hoilman Jr., son; Terry E. Hoilman, granddaughter; Lisa Hoilman Cooper, sisters; Martha Jackson, Edith Carder, and Ida Lee Kelsey; brothers, Mack Walker and Robert Walker and two infant siblings. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Bakersville Memorial Cemetery with Chris Rathbone and Skip Weiford officiating. Interment will follow the service. | Walker, Mary Emily (I37942)
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| 5850 | Mary Emma Brown passed away at the age of 93 on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the Cornerstone Village. Emy was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton, a dedicated public school teacher for over 35 years, and a graduate of East Tennessee State Teachers College. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Mary Emma was devoted to her family; always ready to entertain a child with a string trick or set out on a blueberry picking adventure. A gracious hostess, she always delighted in entertaining family and friends. Her contributions to the community were never forgotten by the countless students she taught over the years. Out on the town, it was a regular occurrence for a former student to stop and tell her what an influence she had been to his or her life. She is preceded in death by her husband George S. Brown; her parents Judge W.R. Allen and wife Laura Renfro Allen; eight siblings: Judge Ben Allen, Kate Allen Clemons, Annie B. Allen, Laura Allen Thomas, Lena Allen Taylor, Howard Allen, R. J. Allen, and Floyd Allen. She is survived by two sons Lynn W. Brown (partner, Carol Carr) and Sutton Brown (spouse, Beverly Brown); four grandchildren: Laura Brown, Whitman Brown, Taylor Brown, and Benjamin Brown; four great-grandchildren; and a very special cousin Elizabeth Allen. | Allen, Mary Emma (I50538)
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