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| 6801 | On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, our beloved Angela “Angie” Whittington passed away suddenly at the age of 63. Angie was born on October 28, 1958 in Augusta, Ga. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt and dear friend to so many. She lived her life caring for and loving those near to her. She was a wonderful cook and loved to cook for others and entertain. She loved being outdoors and gardening and taking trips to the beach and the lake. She graduated from Elizabethton High School. She worked hard her entire life and took pride in everything she did. Angie will be forever loved and remembered by her brother, Shady Smith Jr. and his wife Terry Saunders; her nieces and nephews, Heather Nobles (Chris), Shady Travis Smith, Tiffany Saunders; and her dear friend, Mary Hilton. She was a special Aunt Angie to Keyan and Braydin Bare. Angela was preceded in death by her husband, David Whittington, and her parents, Novella Ann and Shady Smith Sr. | Smith, Angela (I82119)
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| 6802 | On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Sharon Ann (Harmon) Helbert, passed away at the age of 60. Sharon was born on February 18, 1962 to the late Renis “Did” and Martha (Dugger) Harmon. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Vince Helbert, in 2004, and a brother-in-law, Counce Guy. Sharon was a warm, loving and caring woman who loved her family and most especially her beautiful granddaughters without limits. Sharon was selfless and always willing to do whatever she could for her family, friends and even those she didn’t know would be a friend as soon as she met them and smiled her beautiful, genuine smile. She was very hardworking, having worked at Bell for over 25 years until moving to Borla Exhaust where she retired. The joy of her life was her family and spending time with them making memories and loving on her grandchildren. Those left to remember and cherish the memories Sharon made include her beloved son, Vince Helbert, and his children (the loves of Sharon’s life), Grace and Sophia Helbert; her brother, Tony Harmon; and her two sisters and best friends, Penny Harmon Guy and Beatrice “Bea” Harmon Montgomery. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and numerous friends also survive. A celebration of Sharon’s life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, August 15, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Mark Street officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. Sharon will be laid to rest beside her husband in the George Mottern Cemetery at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, in the Watauga Community of Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be selected from Sharon’s family and friends. | Harmon, Sharon Ann (65442962)
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| 6803 | On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Charlotte Holden, loving mother, sister, and nurse, passed away at the age of 73 due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis. Born Charlotte Sue Nidiffer in Elizabethton, Tenn., on August 31, 1946, she graduated from Elizabethton High School and later obtained her LPN license. Charlotte married James Edward Peters of Carter County in 1967 and had one child, Michelle Lynne, who now resides in Burlington, Iowa. They later divorced and she would be married again to George Kenneth Holden of Johnson City. Charlotte and Ken divorced after 17 years and Charlotte would remain single until her death. Ms. Holden served as an LPN for 46 years, having begun her Tennessee career in the ER of Carter County Memorial Hospital and ending it at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City. While employed at Carter County Memorial Hospital, she caused some controversy by being the first nurse to ever wear pants — an event that received publicity in the Elizabethton Star. At NHC, Charlotte was named Nurse of the Year. She was most proud of this award because she was honored by her peers. During her career, she also taught CNAs at Herman Robinson Technical School. Charlotte would later move to Libertyville, Iowa where she would touch more lives while working at Jefferson County Health Center and Parkview Care Center, both in Fairfield, Iowa. She would return to Tennessee and live with her sister. They shared the same birthday only two years apart and loved each other as deeply as two sisters could. Many would tease them and say they seemed like an “old married couple.” Charlotte’s two priorities were her daughter and caring for others. She enjoyed vacationing at the beach, gardening, and spending time with her family. She spent a great deal of time listening to music, reading, surfing the web, and keeping up with local, state, and national news events. She was quick to give a smile or laugh and loved conversation. For most of her life, she was “up for just about anything” and was truly the happiest when in the company of others. She loved animals and adored her grand dogs and they her. Charlotte was preceded in death by her mother and father (Margaret and Tennie Nidiffer), two brothers (Bobby and Larry Nidiffer), and a sister (Francis “Suzie” Hartley). She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Shannon) Stump of Iowa, one brother, Tennie Nidiffer Jr. of Elizabethton, two sisters, Betty (Rex) Simerly of Elizabethton and Kathryn Norris of Johnson City, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, Charlotte wished for memorials to be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Attn: Donations, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105) or The Humane Society of Washington County (2101 W. Walnut, Johnson City, TN 37604). Charlotte wished to be cremated and will be entombed in the Mausoleum of Faith at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton. | Nidiffer, Charlotte Sue (I79938)
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| 6804 | On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, David Arthur Caldwell Jr. “Johnny,” 75, of Hampton, Tenn., left this world at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City, for a better home. Born April 20, 1946 to the late David Arthur and Lue Dugger Caldwell, Johnny was a native of Butler, Tenn., but had lived most of his life in Hampton, Tenn. In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother. Johnny was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church but attended Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. He had been employed as a mechanic and enjoyed spending his time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Leslie Holden Caldwell; one daughter, Joy Caldwell Hall and husband Ronnie of Elizabethton; one son, David Bruce Caldwell and his girlfriend Heather Gwinn and her daughter Abby Gwinn of Johnson City, Tenn.; one grandson, Forrest Lee Hall of Elizabethton; one brother, William Roger Caldwell of Mountain City, Tenn.; one brother-in-law, Danny Holden and wife Kim; and his mother-in-law, Lulabelle Fair. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A graveside service to celebrate the life of David Arthur Caldwell Jr. “Johnny” will be conducted following the visitation in the Whitehead Cemetery (Cable Hollow Road, Butler, Tenn.) with Pastor John Hammett officiating. Music will be under the direction of Gracie Hammett. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Caldwell, Davis Arthur Jr. (I84441)
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| 6805 | On Wednesday morning, December 22nd, 2021 sitting in his favorite spot in the sun Benny closed his eyes and woke up in Heaven. The ultimate TN Vols fan will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Preceded in death by father, Daniel R Lowe; mother, Stella S. Lowe; brother, Lonnie E Lowe; infant brother, Stanley Wayne Lowe. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Lora Campbell Lowe; Pastor, mentor & dearest friends, Rev. Paul Crowe & wife Helen of Johnson City; stepson Joe Booher of Elizabethton; stepson Jamey Booher (Jessie) of Fall Branch; brother George Lowe (Judy) of Johnson City; other brother Lewis “Hack” Hackler (Rande) of Tazewell, VA; dear mother-in-law & friend, Peggy Campbell Buck (Butch); two precious nieces, Kelly Conley (Mike) of Knoxville, TN; Shannon Largent (Rick) of Elizabethon; very special daughter-in-love Leanna Booher of Johnson City; the absolute joys of Benny's life, his precious granddaughters Claire Olivia Booher (Poppy's Punkin) and Hope Elenor Booher (Poppy's Peanut/Snickerdoodle). Dearest Sister-in-Law, Sonja, and Brother-in-Law, Allen Ellis, Special aunt, Maggie Salts of Port Orange FL; and several loving cousins. Special friends, Becky Lawrence; Perry & Kay Hodge; Buford, Judy, Josh & Adam (Amanda) Quillin; Richard & Lynn Broyles; Peggy & Mike Dickenson, Janice and Kennie McKinney and Dean Boggs. Honorary pallbearers: Rick Largent, Hack Hackler, Perry Hodge, Allen Ellis, Alan Carden, Dan Elliot, Nick Elliot, Robby Crowe, Steve Lyle, Mike Dickenson, Tim Fair, Josh Quillin, Adam Quillin, Jim Lowe, Richard Largent, Josh Largent, Roy Miller, Butch Buck, Mitch Brown. It was Benny's wishes to be cremated. | Lowe, Benny R. (I89631)
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| 6806 | On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 a handsome, blue eyed beauty from Pogi beheld the face of God at the age of 52. Johnny C. Henson, Jr., born on April 2, 1969, was the second child of four and the only son born to Johnny C. Henson, Sr. and Velma Lambert Bunton. Johnny had known loss in his life, his paternal grandparents, Percy V. Henson and Pearlie Mann Henson; his maternal grandparents, Troy J. Lambert and Arbeulah Trivette Lambert; he mourned the loss of many countless others, including June and Della (Deller to us and as Johnny called her, his “Other Mother”) Henson, Muriel Henson, Margie Hartley, Lexie Harmon, his uncle Ben Greene and his daughter, Kim Greene Oliver; Elliott and Katherine Trivette, and his buddies, Scott Miller and Jeff Dugger. Johnny grew up in the hills of Pogi (he would quote- it’s only Poga to people who don’t live there) on the banks of the Elk River fishing in the summer months and hunting in the woods of Pogi in the winter months. Johnny went to Little Milligan Elementary and then graduated from Hampton High School with the class of 1988. Johnny was known by many names, Pogi Bull, Little John and Uncle Boo Boo but the name of Dad was his favorite. Johnny was happiest with his wife and his girls, going to family cookouts and homecomings to see friends and kin. Johnny had worked at many jobs, his most recent job was as a security guard in Johnson City. Before that he had worked at Broyhill Furniture in Lenoir, NC, North American Rayon Corporation and Superior Wheels. Johnny had also worked for the Carter County Sheriff’s Department, under his father- then Sheriff of Carter County, as a jailor, road deputy and taking the cleanup crews out to local cemeteries. Johnny had a servant’s heart and excelled at any trade, maybe because of “know how” but more likely because of his willingness to help others and do his best. His most important job came when he met and married his wife, Chris, and had two beautiful daughters that were the absolute loves of his life. Johnny had attended many churches in his life- Meadowview Baptist Church in Buntontown is where he was baptized and made a member, Keenburg- where he was married and took his children, but Piney Grove Church of Christ was his boyhood church and no matter which church he visited he was a Christian man in every sense of the word. Johnny was the most kind, sensitive man the world had ever seen. It never failed to receive a card every birthday and every Christmas with the most beautifully worded messages in them. Words cannot do him justice and therefore we are humbled only to try because his smile, his love, his warmth cannot be measured by this world’s standards. Johnny left a legacy of kindness and love that will live on in the love of his life, his wife, Chris Lovette Henson; the lights of his life, Nevaeh Henson (his caregiver and daughter) and his mini me that he was “conditioning” for hunting stardom, his daughter, Lilly Henson; his father that loved him dearly, Johnny C. Henson, Sr. and his step mom, Kathy; his rock- his mother, Velma Lambert Bunton and his step dad, George Bunton; his (much older and shorter sister) Valarie Forrester and husband David, his (beautiful) sister, Becky Henson and Dennis Guy, his younger sister (the baby he spoiled) Sherri Henson; his step brothers, Josh Bunton and wife Amanda and James Ray Honeycutt; his step sisters, Teresa Bunton Trivette and Heather Honeycutt; several aunts, uncles and cousins and his nieces and nephews, who knew him as Uncle Boo Boo. Many many friends, too many to list because that was Johnny, everyone that knew him loved him and were considered friends from then on. Johnny always wanted to move back home to Pogi and we are keeping our promise to take him home. The family would like everyone to join us in a homegoing celebration of our beloved Johnny’s life on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Johnny’s childhood minister, Mr. Dean Estep, and his cousin, “Little” Charlie Trivette, officiating. We will be receiving friends to share memories of Johnny from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Johnny’s graveside service will follow in his beloved Pogi across from his homeplace in the Abe Trivette Cemetery with his minister from Meadowview, Reverend Richard Jones, officiating. Johnny would have surely chosen or “hand picked” the following as pallbearers, Charlie Forrester, David Forrester, Dennis Guy, Jordan Guy, Keith Trivette, Steve Trivette, Michael Walsh and Eric Trivette. Honorary pallbearers will be his friends and coworkers from previous employment and his hunting buddies through the years. Our family would like to thank our many wonderful family and friends for the tremendous outpouring of love, kindness, prayers and donations to our family all done out of love for our Johnny. Also, a big thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Johnson City Medical Center ICU Unit for their outstanding, round the clock care for our precious Johnny, not to mention hundreds of updates we called for. The flame flickered when he left us, but the flame burns strong within us. | Henson, Johnny C. (I89252)
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| 6807 | On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 our precious son, Dean Jarrett Guy went home to be with the Lord at the age of 15. Dean was born in Elizabethton, the second and last-born son of Jack and Samantha (Braswell) Guy. There, in Heaven to meet this precious boy were his Pa Wes and his Mammie Willis Guy; his maternal great grandparents, Robert Blunt Clawson and Ethel Clawson; his maternal grandfather, Julian Braswell; his paternal great grandparents, Troy and Margie (Marvie) Guy; and his beautiful aunt, Cathy “Cat” Guy. Dean was a kind, generous and beautiful soul, although he was quiet, he was also eager to help anyone that needed a laugh, a hug or a smile- he was there. He loved his family and cherished his time with them, there will be a void within us all because he was so loved by his family. Dean loved playing with his dog, “Rusty” and taking care of the other animals, both adopted and strays that he found, he wanted to show them the love they needed to be happy. Most of all, Dean loved his Mom and giving her hugs, he loved his Dad and spending time with him outside just tinkering around. His sisters and his brother were very special to him and he loved them and their time together. Dean was an exceptional young man and achieved a lot in his life both academically because he was so intelligent and at home where he loved to be of help. He will be missed greatly, our loss is Heaven’s gain. Dean’s memories live on in his Mom and Dad, Jack and Samantha Guy; his brothers and sisters, Jill (Evan) Plummer, Jack Austin Guy (Savannah), Maggie (Zack) Buckles; his step sister, April Presnell and his step brother, Jacob Guy; his maternal grandparents, Sue (Carroll) Fletcher; his niece, Raelynn Buckles and a soon to be niece on the way. Several aunts and uncles that loved Dean tremendously also survive. Dean’s family will hold a service to celebrate his life on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Greg Thompson, Pastor Keith Brown and Preacher Justin Deaton officiating. Music will be provided by April Guy. The family would like to invite everyone to visit and share memories from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton. Dean will be laid to rest beside his grandparents in the Flat Springs Cemetery following the service on Thursday. Pallbearers will be Dennis Guy, Jimmy Guy, David Guy, Evan Plummer, Josh Guy, Zack Buckles and Justin Guy. Jamie Main will serve as honorary pallbearer. | Guy, Dean Jarrett (I89325)
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| 6808 | On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, a precious soul returned to her Savior and her family gone before her. Bernice Belle Hatley Whaley, 89, of the Elk Mills Community in Butler, Tenn., passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center of Elizabethton. Bernice was born to the late Clifford Filmore Stout and Bonnie Rose Potter Stout. In addition to her father and mother, Bernice was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul O’Dell Hatley; her beloved brothers, Charles (Christine) Stout and Beryl Stout; a special nephew, Johnny Stout; several aunts and one uncle; and a son-in-law, Ralph Edison Miller. Bernice was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was a sweet lady and always had a smile on her face and a kind word for anyone she met but she was firm as well. Hard work and charity was a way of life for Bernice and her willingness to obey the Lord and his word was instilled in her at a young age. She was a member of Elk Mills Christian Church. Bernice was an integral part of her community and in her neighbors’ lives because anytime any of them were in need, Bernice was there to lend a helping hand. She was a bus driver for the Carter County School System and also worked as an inspector at C&A Lingerie. Bernice loved to dance when she was able, crocheting, sewing, and playing cards and Chinese checkers. Her greatest joy was her family and spending time with them. In fact, Bernice helped raise her granddaughter, Abbi, and it was her joy to do so. Those left to cherish Bernice’s beautiful legacy include her husband, Luther Whaley, of the home; her daughters, Pat (Eddie) Clawson and Paulette Hatley Miller; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jason Edward (Amber) Clawson and their daughters, Lucchese Lee Clawson and soon-to-be Sage McKinley Clawson, Angela Michelle Walsh (Sam Maney) and her daughter, Abigail Summer Blevins, and Michael Vincent (Michele) Walsh and their daughter, Faith Walsh; and her very special friends, Doug and Kelley Carter. The family wishes to invite Bernice’s friends and family to attend the visitation between the hours of 12 and 1 p.m., prior to the graveside service on Sunday, January 23. The graveside service will follow in the Bunton Cemetery with Rev. Gary Bowman officiating. Pallbearers will be Alex Matthews, Michael Walsh, Jason Clawson, Kevin Ward, Sam Maney, Eddie Clawson, Doug Carter and Earl Walsh. Members of the Elk Mills/Poga Volunteer Fire Department, Kayle Ward or Tim Andrews will serve as honorary pallbearers. | Stout, Bernice Belle (I2787)
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| 6809 | On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Mrs. Velma Brown, 89, of Erwin, Tennessee, was escorted by angels from the Governor’s Bend Assisted Living facility to her mansion in Heaven where she met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by her family as she stepped into Glory and was reunited with family and friends who had gone on before. Velma was born on October 18, 1933, to William L. Farthing and Addie Mae Shull Farthing of Telford, Tennessee. She fell in love with Talmadge Brown of Chuckey (Liberty Community), TN, and they were married on December 31, 1953. They were called to ministry in the early 1960s and continued to faithfully serve as pastor and wife in several Free Will Baptist churches until their health would not allow them to do so. Velma was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jesse Farthing, sisters infant Melba Mae Farthing, Louise Graybeal, Cornelia Graham, and Masel McCoy. She is survived by her husband Rev. Talmadge Brown of Erwin, brother Howard Farthing (Mary) of Jonesboro, sons Norman Brown (Cathy) of Erwin, Kyle Brown (Karen) of Gastonia, NC, daughters Diana Postlewaite (Sam) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Connie Pridgen (Rob) of Kellyton, AL, as well as 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Velma enjoyed caring for her family, sewing, reading, cooking, and working jigsaw puzzles. Visitation will be held at Valley Funeral Home in Erwin on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM with the celebration of life service to follow at 7:00 PM. Interment will be at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church (91 Guy Brown Road, Chuckey Tennessee) at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Curtis Hurt of Grace FWB will officiate. The family would like to express heart-felt appreciation to the Governor’s Bend and Caris Hospice caregivers. These special people started out as staff but became family to all of us. | Farthing, Velma (I52925)
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| 6810 | On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, took the hand of his Lord and Savior to join his family before him. Born on May 15, 1944, Floyd Dale Lambert was the youngest son of three born to the late Arthur Isaac Lambert and Ethel Lona Dugger Lambert. Floyd was also preceded in death by his brothers, Troy Jackson Lambert (and wife Arbeulah) and Edward “Booge” Lambert, and his special friends, Charles and Peggy Henson. Growing up in the Poga Community, farming was a way of life and Floyd excelled at growing gardens and raising livestock. Floyd was not afraid of hard work and that love for farming led to his owning and operating, along with his wife and children, Lambert’s Produce. The market was a place where you could buy good, fresh produce but moreover it was a place you could share a laugh, a smile and gain friendship. Many of those friendships lasted Floyd and Oma’s entire lives. Floyd was a Christian man, growing up in the Piney Grove Church of Christ in Poga, a place he returned every year for the annual homecoming to catch up with his kin folk. He attended many other churches when he moved to Valley Forge and always kept God in his life and in the lives of his family. Floyd leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years, Oma Lee Guy Lambert, of the home; his four children, Carolyn Guy of Elizabethton, Karlas (Joy) Lambert of Hampton, Nola Gay Dugger (Martha Childers) of Elizabethton, and Teresa (Tim) Julian of Hampton; his grandchildren, Crystal and Lacey Dugger, Autumn Julian, Josh (April) Guy, Tosha (Joe) Hatley, and Amy (Brooks) Furches; his great-grandchildren, Ryan and Laura Guy, Cassandra and Parker Hatley, Cody Dugger, Alisha Dugger, Mattie Perry and Jayden Perry; and a special sister-in-law, Blanche Lambert Williams. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and many many friends and extended family also survive. A home going celebration of Floyd’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 10, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Bryan Miller and Pastor Matthew Guy officiating. Music will be provided by The of Sounds of Victory. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from noon until 2 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow at Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Lloyd Cable, Steve Hillman, Scott Lambert, Tim Julian and John L. McKinney. | Lambert, Floyd Dale (I89991)
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| 6811 | On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Vern C. Shell, 82, went home to be with the Lord while at his residence. Vern was born in Carter County to the late Frank Shell and Glenna Birchfield Shell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Vaughn Shell and Ricky Shell, one infant sister, Melba Jean Shell, two sisters-in-law, Janice Thompson and Tammy Plank. Vern was a graduate of Lamar High School. He was retired from General Motors in Flint, Michigan. He was a member and greeter of Cherry Grove Baptist Church. He was a member of the UAW Local 659 in Flint Michigan. He loved to be doing yard work and taking his grandchildren for rides on the lawn mower. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carol “Cookie” Scott Shell. Two sons, David Shell (Angie) and Mike Shell. 4 grandchildren, Tara Moore (Brad), Zachary Shell (Brittany), Taylor Shell and Emily Shell. One great-granddaughter, Lexie Moore, Two sisters, Norma Trent and Roma “Teddy” Moore and many special nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Cleveland Clinic, Amedisys Hospice and Dr. James Hanson and nurses. Funeral services for Vern C. Shell will be conducted on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church of Jonesborough with Pastor Tommy Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherry Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Mike Hensley, Luke Cole, Scott Brall, Earl Hughes, Logan Bolton and David Hopson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Povolny, Bartley Sparks, Henry Reaves Ted Thompson and members of the Adult 4 Sunday School Class. | Shell, Vern C. (I81412)
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| 6812 | On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, our precious mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Norma Jean (Irick) Campbell, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband and daughter at the age of 81. Born in Carter County, Tenn., on September 5, 1941, Norma was a daughter of the late Dallas Carroll Irick and Anna Mae “Annie” (Hicks) Irick. Norma was the wife of the late Jack Campbell. Also preceding her in death is her youngest daughter, Carol Ann (Campbell) Guinn; her brothers, Glasco Irick, Haley Irick and Charles Irick; and five sisters, Willa May Morrison, Dorothy Dugger, Pauline Swift, Lena Andrews and Maxine Hardin. A wonderful and loving Christian lady, Norma was a precious matriarch of her family. She was a true example of a loving and devoted wife and mother to her husband and children. Norma worked tirelessly tending to her home inside and outside and had beautiful rhododendrons in her yard, but moreover she had love in her home. Norma lived in the Buntontown Community of Butler, where she raised her children, until her health declined and she moved to Hudson, N.C., with her oldest daughter. Norma was a staple in her community and will be dearly missed. Norma retired from Chetola Resort and was a devoted member of Centerview Church of Christ. She loved reading her Bible and going to church both to hear the message of God and to fellowship with her church family and friends. A lover of bluegrass music, Norma enjoyed going to various bluegrass festivals with her family, but most of all Norma enjoyed her family time with her great-grandchildren and watching them play sports. In her spare time she liked doing crossword puzzles. Those left to continue and cherish Norma’s wonderful memories include her daughter and loving caretaker, Lisa Diane (Campbell) Potter and husband Gary of Hudson, N.C.; her grandchildren, whom she was very proud of, Jason Potter, Joshua Potter and Jonathan Guinn; five great-grandchildren, who brought so much joy to her, Jackson Potter, Jase Potter, Macy Potter, Jake Potter and Jep Potter; and several nieces and nephews, along with many friends, church family and past and present neighbors. A service to remember and celebrate Norma’s life will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 6, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Mr. David Irick, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. Norma’s graveside service will follow in the Whitehead Cemetery (Cable Hollow Road) in Butler. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Norma’s special nephews and many other beloved family and friends. | Irick, Norma Jean (I17535)
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| 6813 | Onard Clark, age 97, of Newland passed away on Saturday January 26th at Johnson City Medical Center. A life time resident of the Pitman Gap community in Avery County, he was a son of the late Joseph Wesley and Iler Vance Clark. For the last 8 years of his life, he was a resident of the Sugar Mountain Assisted Living of Newland. Mr. Clark was a member of the United States Army where he escorted wounded troops home during WWII. He was employed by Labor Nursery and later became a self-employed nurseryman. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by: his sisters, Olar (Pet) Loudermelt and Ronie Cope; brothers, Oscar, Otie, Omer, Obie, Romer, Roy, Russell, Ronald, and Ray Clark. Mr. Clark is survived by; two sisters, Retha Beam and Ruby Puett both of Jonas Ridge; two brothers, Roe Clark of Jonas Ridge and Reese Clark of Newland. A host of nieces and nephews also survive. The Clark family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. ? 8:00 p.m. on Monday January 28th at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. in the Grandfather Chapel. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday January 29th in the Harpers Creek Cemetery. | Clark, Onard (I72884)
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| 6814 | Once called a "national treasure" for his old time mountain music singing, song writing, story telling and playing, Clint Howard died at his home with his family at his side October 16, 2011. He was 80 years of age. Mr. Howard had learned how to sing from his mother when he was 6 years old, and over the course of his lifetime, he entertained tens of thousands of people. He performed at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall and the Newport Folk Festival (in the 1960s), to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., and the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tenn., in the 1980s. In the 1990s and into the 2000s, Mr. Howard played either alone or with Doc Watson and others at Merlefest in North Wilkesboro, N.C. He also performed at Studio One at ETSU's public radio station WETS; the Down Home in Johnson City; Old Butler Days; and at the Cranberry Festival in Shady Valley, Tenn. In addition, the Johnson County, Tenn., native played his guitar, sang his songs and shared his jokes and old time stories with residents at area nursing homes and assisted living facilities. And in 2004, he took time from tending to his cattle and land to teach old time mountain music to at-risk young people enrolled in the Optional High School in his home county. A CD titled "Passing It On" emerged from that experience. Mr. Howard, whose work is credited with influencing such internationally renowned musicians as Bob Dylan and the Kruger Brothers from Switzerland, performed at Carnegie Hall with Fred Price, Clarence "Tom" Ashley and Doc Watson. He once appeared on the Pete Seeger Show with Price and Watson. For many years, he performed at community centers, retirement homes, churches, festivals, fiddler's conventions, at colleges and universities and other venues with his late son Clarence Howard, his grandson Garet Howard and long-time friend Jack Proffitt. The group was known as the Clint Howard Band, and its musical legacy will live, some believe, forever. The Kruger Brothers (Jens Kruger, Uwe Kruger, Joel Landsberg) loved dearly to visit Mr. Howard in his home on Antioch Road in Johnson County; they said their own music was rooted in his work. "Clint Howard has been known to us as one of the most respected and influential personalities in American musical history," they wrote. "His groundbreaking recordings of classic American folk repertoire have been cornerstones for countless musicians and audiences throughout the world. It is our humble belief that Clint Howard deserves to be recognized as one of the nation's greatest treasures." Mr. Howard always seemed to have a twinkle in his eye and loved to make people laugh. Before he and his band performed, it often fell to him to prime the audience with a funny tall tale or to reminisce about what life use to be like in the hills and hollers of Johnson County when he was a boy. He often shared that he learned from his beloved mother how to sing and vary his pitch and tone; this was a key to creating the power and range of his voice. "It didn't make any difference what time of the night that was," he once told an interviewer. "Me and her would just go to singing songs out of the song book or gospel songs, or just whatever. Me and her'd sing sometimes till one or two o'clock in the morning." One of his most popular ballads, "Light in the Window," came directly from that mother/son bond, and may have been his favorite of the dozens that he and others have created. "His natural way with songs and stories is more of a born gift than an acquired skill," said Robert Cogwell, director of the Tennessee Arts Commission Folklife Program. Mr. Howard was a welder at the shipyard in Newport News, Va., and also at Maymead, where he retired in 1990. He also worked as a school bus driver. He cherished his family and his community and always took care of his cows. He fiercely took objection to anyone who criticized Johnson County in even the slightest way. He loved its rugged mountainous terrain, its people and its bedrock values of the Ten Commandments, loyalty to the U.S. military and to the American flag. He thought he was truly blessed to have been born and raised and to have lived nearly all his life in The Third community of Johnson County. In his cowboy boots, jeans and a John Deere cap tilted slightly on his head, and with his wife Betty nearly always next to him, he was frequently seen around Mountain City behind the wheel of a pickup truck. He kept a close eye on his beef cattle, tending to them day and night, and helping deliver many a newborn calf in some of Johnson County's most ferocious blizzards. A member and choir leader of Antioch Baptist Church and a staunch Republican, Mr. Howard served several terms as a Johnson County commissioner. More recently, and up until his death, he was a Johnson County highway commissioner. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lizzie Howard; by his brother Clyde Howard and by his sister Ida Greer. Also preceding Mr. Howard in death were his son Clarence Howard, son-in-law Sam Robinson and grandson Mitchell Howard. Survivors are: his wife Betty Snyder Howard; daughter Patsy Robinson Timbs and husband Larry; son Ray Howard; daughter-in-law Glenda Howard; grandsons Garet Howard, Brad Howard and Clint Robinson and wife Shannon; granddaughters Sandra Howard McCloud and husband Larry, Rachel Robinson Shearin and husband John, Ashley Howard and Hana Howard. Also surviving are great grandchildren: Travis, Hank and Portia Howard; Will and Leah McCloud; Blake and Weston Robinson; Taylor, Hannah, Samantha and Jessie Shearin. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Vaught and Pastor Steven Spencer officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Tri State Staff and Employees and Johnson County Highway Road Department Committee. Graveside service and interment will be held in Reece Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2011. | Howard, W. Clinton "Clint" (I55689)
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| 6815 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I13613)
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| 6816 | One of the first Retail merchants, miller in Hamblen Co, Morristown, TN In 1868, GB McCrary came to Morristown, built the old McCrary storehouse on West Main Street, and engaged in a general merchandise business. Soon after the old steam mill burned, he became interested in the milling business, and did a large milling and merchandise business for more than 30 years. (Hamblen Co Genealogical Society) | McCrary, George B. (I59490)
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| 6817 | Onis L. Hicks Irick, 86, formerly of Morgan Branch Road, Roan Mountain, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Roan Highlands Nursing Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Irick was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Lawrence and Hattie Cook Hicks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Irick, two sons, John Allen Irick and James Irick, and a sister, Ellen Shell. Mrs. Irick was a member of Morgan Branch Free Will Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of Bemberg and North American Rayon Corporation after 32 years of service. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda L. Singleton, Roan Mountain, and Mary McClean, Fries, Va.; a son, C.L. Irick, Rogersville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Hicks, Elizabethton, and Paul Hicks, Roan Mountain; two sisters, Dorothy Hopson, Elizabethton, and Ina Miller, Roan Mountain; and a half sister, Nancy Price, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Irick will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, April 25, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with the Rev. Keith Gwyn and the Rev. Gary Perkins officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Just Pilgrims Trio. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. Friends may call at the residence, 310 Morgan Branch Road, Roan Mountain, at anytime. Graveside services and interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Arland Singleton, Paul McClean and R.E. Jarrett. Those planning to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday. | Hicks, Onis Louise (I37152)
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| 6818 | Onnie Arnold Pleasant, 98, of Butler, TN died January 6, 2000 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Grand Cora Davis Arnold. Preceded in death by husband, Bob Pleasant, one daughter Eva Pleasant, granddaughter, Jama Sue Reaves, two brothers and one sister. Survivors include two sons, ond daughter, brother Wendom Arnold, Butler, TN. Burial: Rambo Cemtery. | Arnold, Onnie C. (I5551)
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| 6819 | Onnie Jemema Lowe Ensor, 87, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was born March 5, 1935 in Carter County to the late Steve and Belle Grindstaff Lowe. Jemema was a graduate of Unaka High School and a retired cook at Hunter Elementary School. She was a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church. Jemema was an avid Ladies Vols Basketball fan. She loved to sew, cook, read and most of all she loved her church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Ensor, and by several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her children, Sandra (Mike) Patrick, Clarksville, Tenn., Debbie (Eric) Heaton, Amy (James) Morrell and Audra (David) Wood, all of Elizabethton; her grandchildren, Brittany Heaton, Cody Cornett, Matthew (Chelsea) Wood and Chelsea Wood, and soon to be great-grandson, John Ross Wood; her sister, Mary Cole; a brother, Lonnie Lowe; several nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dennie and Ruby Ensor. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with her son-in-law, Pastor Eric Heaton, and Pastor Doug Hartley officiating. Music will be provided by Joel Crisp. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, in the Kress Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday, will be James “Tank” Morrell, Matthew Wood, Shane Lowe, David Wood, Cody Cornett and Gary Morrell. Honorary pallbearers will be her church family. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home, her church family, Dr. Keith Cook and Nurse Aleshia Cuthbertson. | Lowe, Onnie Jemema (52963514)
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| 6820 | Onnie Mae Estep Richardson, age 81, Pine Ridge Care Center, Elizabethton, formerly of Dry Branch Road, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Liza Richardson Estep. She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Richardson; two sisters, Iva Dean Rutter, Veda Crosswhite and three brothers, Earl Estep, Albert Estep, and Authur Estep. Survivors include one daughter, Tammy Richardson Hughes, Elizabethton; one granddaughter, Nikki Hughes, Elizabethton; one great grandson, Dominque Story-Hughes, Elizabethton; one sister, Leone Grindstaff, Lenoir City; and one brother, Carson Estep, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Richard Estep and Rev. James Richardson officiating. Interment will follow at Richardson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from nephews and close friends. | Estep, Ona May (I62123)
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| 6821 | Opal Alma Jestes, 90, of Bluff City, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at her home, of natural causes. Mrs. Jestes was raised in Elk Park, N.C., to the late Joseph and Gladys Ward Turbyfill. Mrs. Jestes retired from Hammond Valve Corporation in Hammond, Ind. She was a member of Elk Park Christian Church and attended Hampton Christian Church. She was preceded in death by William Bradford Underwood, to whom she was married to for 41 years, and Herman Ralph Jestes, whom she was married to for 16 years. Also, four brothers, Olden Turbyfill, Edward Turbyfill, Harold Turbyfill and Vernon Turbyfill, and one sister, Jean Whittington. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Kubalanza and husband Keith of Princeton, Ky., and Sue Laws and husband Mike of Elizabethton, Tenn.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service to honor the life of Opal Alma Jestes will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 31, in the Perry Cemetery in Roan Mountain with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Chris Hoffman, Paul Hoffman Jr., Brad Laws, Phillip Ramsey, Jason Powell and Max Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Kubalanza, Mike Laws, Derick Hughes, Ben Trimble, Bradley Trimble and Illias Ramsey. | Turbyfill, Opal Alma (I88520)
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| 6822 | Opal Bunting Susi, age 83, of 904 Avery Branch Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Friday, January 2, 2009, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Ott M. Bunting and Ina Lee Stout Bunting. She was a native of Johnson County, was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker and Mother. Her parents and her husband Frank P. Susi, two sons, Gary Susi and Frank P. Susi, Jr.; two sisters Kathleen Bunton and Virginia Snyder; one brother Barton Bunting, preceded her in death. Survivors: One Granddaughter, Julie Susi, Richfield Springs, NY Two Sisters: Marjorie Ginolfi, Mountain City Shirley Bunting, Mountain City Six Brothers: Marshall P. Bunting, New York, J. Fred Bunting and wife Lydia, Tacoma WA James Bunting and wife Wilma, Kingsport, TN Doran Bunting and wife Vida, Mountain City, TN Mack Bunting, and wife Connie, Walls, MS Harold Bunting and wife Linda, Mountain City, TN Several Nieces and Nephews | Bunting, Opal (I75542)
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| 6823 | Opal Jolean Eggers, 72, of Morganton, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Morganton. She was born on September 18, 1948 in Avery County to the late Eugene and Louise Hodges Rupard . In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Billie June and Maxine. Opal or “Jo” as people referred to her affectionately, was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Jo was an amazing mama who put her children above all else in the world. She would go outside and throw football with her kids. Jo never had any actual football throwing lessons so she would hold the ball with this crazy looking two handed side arm sling that became quite accurate over time. Anything for her children was possible. One of the greatest joys in Jo’s life was the family dinners once each month. This tradition had been started by her mother to make sure her kids stayed in touch after she was gone. Jo was an amazing talent in the kitchen but mainly focused on dessert such as, red velvet cake, carrot cake, apple cake and butterscotch dessert. You name it and she could prepare it masterfully. Jo will always be remembered for her gentle nature, sense of humor, stubbornness, and a loving heart. Jolean is survived by her Daughter, Lori Eggers of Morganton; Sons, Michael Eggers of Wilkes and Matthew Eggers of Hickory; Grandchildren; Justin Eggers, Nathan (Haley) Eggers, Steven Eggers, Amelia Eggers, Walker Eggers; Sisters, Barbara, Molly, Penny, Martha, Kim, Christine, and Sandra; Brothers, Jay, CW, and Freddie; Aunts, Margaret Townsend and Wanda Hodges; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 5, 2021, at White Rock Baptist Church in Banner Elk, NC, with Rev. Lynn Shook officiating. The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment took place following the service at White Rock Cemetery. | Rupard, Opal Jolean (I84834)
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| 6824 | Opal Jordan Eggers, age 93, died peacefully on February 6, 2018, at her home at the Galleria Woods, Birmingham, AL. She was born October 6, 1924, in Johnson County, TN, to Hedrick and Lily Bruce Jordan. She graduated from Johnson County High School where she played basketball. From there she lived all over the country and Europe with her husband, William Butler Eggers, who served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force. They retired to Montgomery, Alabam, in 1967. Opal was a descendant of Isaac Shoun, son of Leonard and Barbara Shoun who settled in Johnson County in 1792. She enjoyed attending the annual reunions of the Shoun-Shown-Shawn Family Association. Opal enjoyed quilting and knitting and won ribbons at the Alabama State Fair for her work. She also spent many years volunteering for the Red Cross. Opal is survived by her three children, Jeanni Wilson of West Palm Beach, FL, Lary Eggers of Williams, OR, and Philip (Elaine) Eggers of Hoover, AL; one sister, Mary (Pete) Peters of Winter Haven, FL; grandchildren, Rhonda A. Hunt of Culpepper, VA, and Isaac A. Eggers of Hoover, AL; and great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and her friend and caregiver, Valencia Nelson. Family and friends will gather to pay final respects with a viewing and visitation on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the Mountain City Funeral Home (224 S Church St. Mountain City, TN 37683, 423-727-9700). At 2:00 p.m. there will be a graveside service at Wilson Cemetery off Swift Hollow Road (Turn off Hwy 67W by the Dewey Christian Church). | Jordan, Opal D. (I58585)
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| 6825 | Opal June Mathis, 77, 266 Oliver Edwards Road, Jonesborough, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Mathis was born July 7, 1934 in Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Nat Clint and Gladys Ina Tucker Casey. Survivors include three sons: Ricky Mathis and wife, Jill, Log Cabin Circle, Va., Allen Mathis and Lynn Mathis, both of the home; one daughter: Debbie Gardner and husband, Edward, Burlington, North Carolina; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; seven brothers: Bernie Casey and wife, Betty, Carlos Casey and wife, Betty, all of Jonesborough, Bobby Casey and wife, Marsha, Richard Casey and wife, Candy, Johnny Casey, Ronnie Casey and wife, Brenda, David Casey and wife, Brenda; and one sister: Linda Tolley, all of Erwin; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive as well as special close friends: Mary Street and Jewel Rice. Funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., in the chapel of Robert Ledford Funeral Home with the Rev. Otis Banks officiating. Special piano music was provided by Mrs. Pearl Banks and special vocal selections by the Embreeville Missionary Baptist Church Quartet. Pallbearers were Mackey Casey, Robbie Casey, Jerrett Casey, Clint Casey, Eric Casey, and Deryl Parnell. The committal service for Mrs. Mathis will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m., in Bumpus Cove Cemetery. | Casey, Opal June (I65878)
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| 6826 | Opel and her son Kenneth Norman are living with her father in the 1940 Los Angeles County, CA Census. | Birkby, Opel Velma (I43885)
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| 6827 | or Slusher | Schlosser, Ann Christina (I3691)
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| 6828 | Ora Cordelia Campbell was born as the first child of Nicholas D. Campbell and Martha Callie Rambo. She married Andrew Bird Hardin in 1922. They had four children. Andrew died in 1928 before the last son was born, named Andrew Bird Hardin Jr. Ora lived 70 years as a widow after Andrew's death. | Campbell, Ora Cordelia (I36295)
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| 6829 | Ora Gragg, 90, of Newland, the Hughes Community, passed away April 24, 2008 at the Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville. A native of Avery County, she was a daughter of the late Mack and Della Ollis Hughes. She was a homemaker and caregiver , who enjoyed gardening, flowers, and sewing. Mrs. Gragg was a member of the Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Gragg; sisters, Tish Sparks, Fanny Massey, and Anna Ollis. She is survived by her sons, Rev. Edward Gragg, and his wife, Gladys,of Nashville, TN; Richard Gragg, of Troy, VA; sisters, Aileen Dean and Georgia Carpenter of Morganton, Bertha Gouge of Cranberry, Elnora Graybell of Marion; brother, Rex Hughes of Hampton, VA; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren. | Hughes, Ora (I62150)
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| 6830 | Ora L. May, age 70, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Ora was born on November 2, 1950 to the late Clint Lipford and Edith Lipford Segnor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael May; mother-in-law, Carrie May; sister, Carolyn Conway; brothers, Larry Lipford, Dale Lipford, Delbert Lipford, Roy Gene Lipford and special nephew, Mark Potter. Ora was a dedicated wife of 47 years and a loving mother and grandmother who was a devoted Christian that loved the Lord and her family, especially her only grandson, Philip. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. She loved her church, church family, and ladies circle. Her hobbies included encouraging others on Facebook and the color by number game on her phone. Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Linda May Hammons and husband Darrell, Freida May Gwinn and husband Keith; sisters, Mary Dunn, Gladys Wade; brother, Jay Snyder; grandson, Philip Dugger; nieces and nephews who were more like siblings, Reta Eller, Wanda LaGamba, Eric Potter, Johnny Potter, Luke Potter, and several other nieces and nephews. The family received friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Central Baptist Church. The funeral service followed at 7:00 with Pastors Rick Thomason and Shannon Courtner officiating. The graveside service and burial were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Reece Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clay Neely, Brandon Dunn, Larry Dunn, Scottie May, Luke Poteet, and Josh Poteet. Honorary pallbearers were Marvin Arney, Tim Lipford, Ronnie Lipford, Eddie Lipford and Jon Mink. | Lipford, Ora L. (I82141)
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| 6831 | Ora Lee Bateman, 98, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at her home in St. Petersburg, Fla. Ora was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on March 15, 1923 to Sally and Elmer Richardson. Ora retired from North American Rayon Corporation and was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bateman; her sisters, Nina Eller and Lena White; and her brother, Bill Richardson She is survived by her son, Ted Bateman, and daughter-in-law, Diana; her grandson, Stephen Craig Bateman; and beloved nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 29, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Eric Wright officiating. | Richardson, Ora Lee (I82320)
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| 6832 | Ora McKeehan, 59, Route 4, Elizabethton, died at midnight Wednesday in Carter County Memorial Hospital. His death was attributed to a heart attack. He was a native and lifelong resident of Carter county and the son of the late John and Almeta Barrier McKeehan. Mr. McKeehan was a carpenter. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mildred Simerly McKeehan; three daughters, Mrs. Thurman Adams and Mrs. Carl Little, both of Route 7, and Mrs. James W. Clement, Japan; two sisters, Julia McKeehan, Route 4, and Mrs. Myrtle Brumit, Route 2, Johnson City; and six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of relatives. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ---------------- August 4, 1961 Funeral services for Ora McKeehan will be conducted from the chapel of the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Saturday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Earl Berry and the Rev. B.S. Rhea, Jr., officiating. Active pallbearers, Roy L. McKeehan, Wayne Livingston, Ralph Livingston, Anderson Lyons, Howard Hyder, Rowe Grindstaff, Haynes McKeehan, Woodrow Rhea. Flower bearers will be friends and neighbors. Music in charge of Mrs. Howard Estep. The body was returned to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thurman Adams, Route 7, Elizabethton and will be removed to the funeral home chapel Saturday at 12 noon to await the service hour. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park. | McKeehan, Ora T. (I46888)
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| 6833 | Orb Salyer, 22 years old and a brother were visiting their sister Mrs. Lottie A Salyer Renfro in Elizabethton Tennessee, when tragedy occurred. It took place May 9th 1916 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Renfro shortly after midnight. Mr. Renfro, who was 40, came home intoxicated. The Slayers brothers tried to take him to his room; Renfro resisted their efforts and became infuriated at them. He seized a shotgun and shot Orb in the head, killing him instantly. Immediately after the shooting went to the barn in the rear of his home, remaining there until daylight when he was arrested; Renfro was later given a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the September term of court, but was released for $2,000 bail.When the Salyers brothers left their home on Monday morning to visit their Tennessee sister, they were accompanied by their father, who was preparing to make a business to West Virginia. The father told his sons that he had had a premonition in a dream of the fate that waited one of his sons. He told his sons of the dream he had in which he saw his sons fighting, one evidently trying to kill the other and warned them to be careful on their trip.Funeral services for Orb were held in Johnson City at the home of his brother, W.C. Salyers, his body was interred at Oak Hill Cemetery.Sources:The Johnson City comet., May 11, 1916Alexandria gazette. (Alexandria, D.C.), May 10, 1916Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.), May 18, 1916Middletown transcript. (Middletown, Del.), May 13, 1916 | Salyers, James Orven "Orb" (I79238)
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| 6834 | Orden Carl Lovelace, 77, 146 Webb Hollow Loop, Elizabethton, died Firday, January 7, 2000, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Lovelace was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Thomas and Carrie Russell Lovelace. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Lovelace, November 23, 1998; two sisters, Juanita Lovelace and Pearl Hardin; two brothers, Harold and Noah Lovelace. Mr. Lovelace was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Colbaugh of Elizabethton; sister, Pauline Lewis of Deltona, FL; six brothers, John, Allen and Ed Lovelace, all of Elizabethton, Clinton Lovelace of Johnson City, Glen Lovelace of Detroit, Mich., and Thomas Lovelace of Hampton; granddaughter, Karla (Larry) Bowers of Sevierville; grandson, Robert Colbaugh of Elizabethton; and a great-grandson, Matthew Bowers of Sevierville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery in Elizabethton. Pallbearers will be selected from his nephews. | Lovelace, Orden Carl (I45287)
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| 6835 | Originally buried at Hampton Cemetery #1, Plot 31-2, Cocke County, Tennessee. Due to the Douglas Reservoir Project in 1942, this grave was relocated to Union Cemetery from its original burial site. | Hampton, Lawson W. (I5267)
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| 6836 | Originally buried in Campbell #5 cemetery where Watauga Lake now exists. Re-interred at Union Baptist Church in 1947 and given a new marker. Marker states name as Julian A. Campbell, family records state name as Juliana Katherine Van Huss Campbell. | Van Huss, Juliana Katharine (I48239)
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| 6837 | Originally buried in Lewis-Smith Cemetery where Watauga Lake now exists. Re-interred at Union Baptist Church in 1947. Grave went unmarked until October 2009. | Campbell, Smith (I48205)
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| 6838 | Originally buried in Lewis-Smith Cemetery where Watuaga Lake now exists. Re-interred at Union Baptist Cemetery in 1947. Permanent grave marker placed by descendants, October 2009. | Campbell, Isaac (I48341)
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| 6839 | Originally buried in Lewis-Smith Cemetery where Watuaga Lake now exists. Re-interred at Union Baptist Cemetery in 1947. Permanent marker placed by descendants, October 2009. | Smith, Susannah (I48307)
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| 6840 | Originally buried in Rainbolt Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee. Removed to Chinquapin Cemetery in 1947 by the Tennessee Valley Authority. | Millsaps, Walter R. (I49233)
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| 6841 | Originally buried in Rainbolt Cemetery, relocated at the request of his wife, Alice Victoria Wilson Kite. | Kite, John Hamilton (I31067)
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| 6842 | Originally buried in Rainbolt Cemetery, relocated at the requests of her daughters, Alice Kite and Sallie Goodwin. | Wilson, Jack (97880024)
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| 6843 | Originally buried in Rainbolt Cemetery, relocated at the requests of her daughters, Alice Kite and Sallie Goodwin. | Shoun, Julie Ann (79268288)
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| 6844 | Originally buried in Smith #2 cemetery where Watauga Lake now exists. Re-interred at Union Baptist Church in 1947 and given a new marker. | Campbell, Daniel (I48273)
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| 6845 | Orla E. Hicks, 96, 208 Dennis Cove Road, Hampton, died Saturday, January 14, 2006, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Hicks was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late John E. and Bertha Turbyfill Holtsclaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin E. Hicks; two sons, Elbert and Dewey Hicks; a daughter, Eula Jean Hicks; two brothers, William Holtsclaw and Prince Holtsclaw; five sisters, Ella McKinney, Inez Ray, Lora Perry, Sally VanSchoiack and Brucie Holtsclaw; a foster daughter, Mae Heaton Montgomery; and a grandson, A.J. Hazelwood. Mrs. Hicks was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include six daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby and Martin Bennett and Elva and E.C. Vines, all of Hampton, Carrie and James Keene, Oak Ridge, Nola Mae and J.D. Cook, Roan Mountain, Ruth and Rick Barrie and Edna and Edward Thomas, all of Elizabethton; a daughter-in-law, Lala Hicks, Hampton; a foster son and his wife, Allen and Jenny Heaton, Kings Mountain, N.C.; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Hicks will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, January 15, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Campbell, Rev Gary Perkins and Rev. Pete Pollard officiating. Music will be under the direction of the family and Mrs. Karen Timbs, pianist. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service in the chapel. The graveside service will be conducted at 11a.m. Monday, January 16, in the Morton Cemetery, Hampton. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Monday. Active pallbearers will be selected from Mrs.Hicks' grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers and sisters in Christ and a host of friends. Friends may call at the residence of a daughter, Elva Vines. | Holtsclaw, Orla Eliza (I55498)
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| 6846 | Orlando - Roy Herold DeLoach, born June 6, 1925 on the family farm outside of Andalusia, Alabama, died December 6, 2007 in Orlando, Florida. He moved to Florida in 1934 and joined the US Navy in 1943 after his junior year at Orlando High School. He served with distinction as part of Navy Amphibious Operations in the Marshall Islands, Saipan, and Okinawa campaigns. He moved to Lakeland, Florida in 1972 and established DeLoach's Meat Mart. He owned and operated DeLoach's Meat Mart from 1972 until he transitioned ownership to his son Roy Herold DeLoach, Jr. in 1993. His son currently operates the market. He is survived by his mother, Goldie Mae DeLoach, who is 102 years old, his wife Glenna Sellards DeLoach, his two sisters Martha and Jean, and his four sons Roy, Steve, Dan, and David. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 11th, at 2:00 p.m. at Fellowship Church located at 4405 N. Galloway Rd., Lakeland, FL 33810. Published in the Ocala Star-Banner from 12/9/2007 - 12/10/2007. | DeLoach, Roy Harold (I21828)
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| 6847 | ORLANDO, FL (Formerly of Elizabethton) - Norman Eugene Smith, 91, formally of Elizabethton, Tennessee, husband of Clara Estep Smith, died at his home in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, 25 October 2017. He attended Elizabethton City schools, East Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee at Knoxville earning a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and University of Central Florida in Orlando where he was working on a MS in Computer Science Engineering. Norman retired from Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin). He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Clara; daughters Vickie Phelps, Elaine Smith, and Jeanne Smith; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; his siblings James L. Smith Jr. of Memphis, David S. Smith of Knoxville, and Earnestine Baker of Johnson City. He was preceded in death by parents, James Lamar Smith and Rowena Matherly Smith and infant brother David Grant Smith. Norman will be buried at Mountain Home Veteran's Cemetery on Friday, 23 March 2018 at 1:45 pm. | Smith, Norman E. (I56074)
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| 6848 | Orville C. Johnson, age 68, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018. He was born on October 12, 1949 to the late Zollie and Mary Edna Brewer Johnson. In addition to his parents, Orville was preceded in death by a sisters, Donna Lynn Johnson and Grace Harper, brothers, Harold, Bobby, Harry, Dean and Paul Johnson and niece, Teresa Brewer. Orville loved nature and being outdoors. He especially loved to fish and hunt. Orville enjoyed watching birds, especially his hummingbirds. He loved strawberries. Orville was a former employee of the Johnson County Highway Department. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 43 years, Karen Jean Sluder Johnson, daughter, Tracey Renea Miller and husband Shannon, sisters, Mary Harper, Janett Johnson, Judy Roark, Darline Vanover, brothers, J.R. Johnson and Monroe Johnson, grandchildren, Austin Johnson and Adam Miller, special niece, Angie Fritts and several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastors Ed Vanover and Shannon Courtner. Graveside service and interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Whispering Pine Cemetery (Wilcox Road, Mountain City, TN). Pallbearers will be Shannon Miller, Austin Johnson, Ryan Hurley, Corey Johnson, Edward Vanover and Jonathan Hurley. Honorary pallbearers are J.R. Johnson, Monroe Johnson and Adam Miller. | Johnson, Orville C. (I60122)
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| 6849 | Orville E. Tolley, 87, 620 Lowell Jones Road, Piney Flats, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010, at his residence after an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Daniel Carter and Cora Belle Justice Tolley. He had lived a number of years in Sullivan County. He was a retired Construction Worker and Farmer. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son: Roy Glenn Tolley, Sr., a daughter, Peggy Willis, two grandchildren, 6 brothers and four sisters. Survivors include his wife: Edith Chambers Tolley. A Daughter: Margaret Royston, Piney Flats. A son & daughter-in-law: James Dean & Lisa Tolley, Gray. A Sister; Nadine Wyatt, Piney Flats. 11 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces & Nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jackie Bradley and Mr. Joe Morrell officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, in the Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats. Music will be provided by the Visitors Quartet, Kenny & Cathy Lethco. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday will be: Ron Babb, Don Babb, Tony Mullins, Bobby Morton, Jerry Blevins, Jimmy Davis, Joe Morrell and Paul Morrell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bud Blevins, Robert Blevins, Ray Davis, Dexter Perkins, Colby Morrell and Cleo Davis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery. | Tolley, Orville E. (I33014)
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| 6850 | Oscar Cleo Calhoun, 83, Rt. 9, Elizabethton, died Tuesday in the V.A. Medical Center, Mountain Home; following an extended illness. A native of Avery County, N.C., he was the son of the late Harrison and Frances Bentley Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun was a member of the North Side Baptist Church, a former employee of North American Rayon Corporation, a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of the Captain Lynn H. Folsom V.F.W. Post No. 2166. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Nicky Walker, and by two brothers, Tate and Clarence Calhoun. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fannie Presnell Calhoun, of the home; two sons, Roger Calhoun, Elkhart, Ind., and H.L. Calhoun, Mishawaka, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. David (Lillian) Watts, Larnburg, N.C., Lucille Powell and Joyce Pierce, both of Elizabethton; one brother, Jeffie Calhoun, Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Mike (Texie) Peters, Hampton, and Mrs. Sam (Grace) Harrison, Elizabethton; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Presnell, Roan Mountain. Twenty-two grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. | Calhoun, Oscar Cleo (I35410)
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