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| 801 | 1940 Carter County, TN Census Civil District 15, Elizabethton Brady Masters 35 NC Bess 31 NC Elizabeth Brown 36 NC Sister-in-law | Greer, Elizabeth "Lizzy" (I58032)
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| 802 | 1940 Chilton County, AL Census Precinct 4 Household 67 Tom Headley 45 AL Lula 41 AL Louise DeLoach 23 AL Widow | Headley, Edith Louise (I17250)
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| 803 | 1940 Johnson County, TN Census Eliza Mink 50 VA Widow Frances 15 TN Perl 15 TN | Pierce, Effie Eliza (I47125)
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| 804 | 1940 Lincoln County, Kentucky Waynesburg Household 229 Carl Tolley 28 NC Flora 22 KY (nee Hines) Alma Jean 6 KY Clayton 3 KY Harold 0 KY Sallie 60 NC widow | Tolley, Carl James (I1927)
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| 805 | 1940 Lincoln County, Kentucky Waynesburg Household 230 Hersel Bishop 35 KY Martha 35 NC (nee Tolley) Margery 16 IN Maxine 12 KY Junior 9 KY Victor 6 KY Frances 3 NC Boyd 2 NC | Bishop, Hersel Lee (I371)
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| 806 | 1940 Washington County, TN Census Civil District 9, Household 182 1 Sidney Street Royal Green. 60 TN Ellen. 44 TN Fred 21. TN Lester. 19. SC Eva May. 17. SC Beulah. 14. NC | Green, Royal L. (I3576)
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| 807 | 1946 - Death Certificate #11275, Spartanburg, SC Mecca Burkhalter Holley Female, White, Widow of Milledge (J) Holley b. Sept 19, 1866, Aiken Co, SC [actually either Edgefield, Barnwell or Orangeburg] father: J. D. Burkhalter, Aiken, SC mother: Elizabeth DeLoach, Edgefield Co, SC died: Sept 9, 1946, Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co, SC (lived there 10 months) cause: uremmic coma; chronic nephritis, arteriosclerosis Buried: Aiken Co, SC UT: George Funeral Home | Burkhalter, Mecca (I28988)
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| 808 | 1SG John Blackburn Lilly, USA, RET, 69 of Johnson City TN, and Orlando FL passed gently at Mission Hospital in Ashville NC. on Tuesday evening August 9, 2016. John was born on Rural Route # 5 Carter County TN in a log cabin built by his Dad. John left his family at age 17 to join the Army starting his military career walking guard duty on the Panama Canal. After serving three tours in Viet Nam John retired on the 27th day of March 1985 from Fort Knox, KY. He loved the military and stayed involved through his lifetime membership in VFW Post 2108 in Johnson City, TN, and the American Legion Post #17 in New Smyrna Beach FL. He also enjoyed his membership in the Loyal Order of Moose in New Smyrna Beach. John loved visiting the National Parks especially the ones in the West, never said no to a cruise be it to Mexico, the Panama Canal or Alaska, and was an avid Miami Dolphin fan. John was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Juanita Blackburn Lilly, a sister Loretta Connell and three brothers Edward, Tab, and Leroy. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Shirley l. Lilly, daughters Marcia Wise and husband Mike, grandchildren Michael, Tiffany and Travis of New Smyrna Beach, FL daughter Erica Lilly and grandchildren Dominick, Allana, and Nevaeh of Rolla Missouri, sons Kevin Shawn Lilly also of New Smyrna Beach and John B. Lilly, II and wife Rachel, grandchildren Connor and Nolan of Lake City, FL, sister Margaret Emmons and husband Edward of Port Orange, FL and four brothers Dean Lilly and wife Bonnie, Michael and wife Pearl, and Dewey all of Port Orange, FL, William and wife Belen of Middlburgh, FL Known as "PaPa John". He was loved for 30 years by Shirley's children are Tammy Lance and granddaughter Jesyka, Judy Pourtadayoun and granddaughters Sarah Schellers and husband Mike, great grandchildren Yasmine and Aiden, granddaughter Julia Patenaude and husband Jacob, great grandchildren Berlyn, Olive and Hazel, granddaughters Sohayla and Simine Pourtadayoun, daughter Shirley Marie Peet and granddaughter Heaven, great grandson Rylan, son Jody D. Baker. The family of John Lilly will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday August 21,2016 at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home in New Smyrna Beach FL. Services will be held at the Funeral Home Monday August 22,2016 at 11:00 AM. A committal service with full Military Honors will follow at Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims. | Lilly, John B. (I47714)
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| 809 | 20 August 1859 Last Will & Testament of JAMES BRADLEY Page 130, Johnson County, VA Will Book "In the name of God, Amen: I, JAMES BRADLEY of the County of Johnson and State of Tennessee being in my right mind and having my natural senses and being uninfluenced by prejudice or passion do make this my last Will and Testament this 20 day of August in the year of our Lord, 1859. I will that all my lands that I am now in possession of be sold together and if any personal property, it be sold and the money divided as follows, to wit: 1. I bequeath to my son, DANIEL's heirs, one hundred and twenty five dollars. 2nd I bequeath to my son GEORGE, eight hundred dollars. 3rd. I bequeath to my daughter, POLLY BAKER, three hundred dollars. 4th. I bequeath to my daughter DELIA WARD three hundred dollars. 5th. I bequeath to my daughter, ORPHA WARD, three hundred dollars. 6th. I bequeath to my daughter, ONEY BAKER, three hundred dollars. 7th. I bequeath to the heirs of ELIZABETH CABLE, three hundred dollars. 8th. I bequeath to my son, IRVIN K. BRADLEY, five dollars. 9th. I bequeath to my daughter, LUCINDA DUGGERS, heirs two hundred dollars. 10th. I bequeath to my daughter, NANCY GOODWIN, three hundred dollars. 11th. I bequeath to my daughter, LUCINDA WHITE, five dollars. 12th. I bequeath to my daughter, ELENOR Shull, two hundred dollars. 13th. I bequeath to my grand son, JAMES K. SHULL, two hundred dollars. I will that after paying the above sums as heretofore directed and all other lawful claims on the estate (cus) I will if there be any money left in the hands of the Executors, I will that it shall be equally divided between Delila Ward and Oney Baker and Elenor Shull and Elizabeth Cables heirs, (cus) Having now expressed my design as to the way and manner in which I wish all my matters to be arranged, I do hereby appoint, constitute, and ordain JAMES BROWN and THOMAS WARD of the County of Johnson and State of Tennessee, my Executors to perform and constitute this my last Will and Testament with full powers and authority to do the same. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, James Bradley have set my hand and seal and affixed my name the day and date above written. JAMES BRADLEY, (Seal) Signed, sealed and acknowledged in our presence the day and date above written. A. J. Duncan Samuel Dugger" | Bradley, James L. (I5235)
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| 810 | 20 Dec 1819. Elizabeth (x) Deloatch of Northhampton Co. grants power of attorney to her son Thomas Deloatch in the estate of her uncle John Hough dec'd. Witnessed by Henry Lenow, John Sykes. Same date. Sd Elizabeth conveys her rights to her sd son. Witnessed by R.B. Gary, Wm. Wade. ----------------------------------------------------- In the name of God amen, I, Elizabeth Deloatch of Northampton County and State of North Carolina being as weak and poorly of body but of good sound mind and memory thanks to God for it do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, Viz. First, I give and bequeath to my beloved son Francis Deloatch two feather beds and furniture likewise all my household furniture both indoor and out of door all and everything that it has pleased God to bless me with all my past of my daughter Mary Deloatch estate that is coming to me. She being dead and gone I do give the same to my son Francis Deloatch and I do nominate and appoint my son Francis Deloatch to be my executor to this my last will and testament given under my hand and seal this 26th day of July 1834 her Elizabeth Deloatch Witnesses mark John Davis Son his Edward David mark Northampton County June Court 1835 in due form of began this will was exhibited in open court approved by the oath of lawyers Davis one of the subscribing witnesses, thereto, and ordered to be certified and licensed. Teste W.H. Weaver J.R. Drake | Sikes, Elizabeth (I17900)
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| 811 | 24 Dec 1819 Thomas Deloatch of Northampton Co., by virtue of a power of attorney to him from his mother Elizabeth Deloatch 2 Aug 1819 & by a deed of gift from her to him the same date, transfers his rights in John Hough dec'd to Henry Lenow. Witnessed by Williamson Harris & Jeremi-ah P. Outland. | DeLoatch, Thomas S. (I21623)
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| 812 | 258B/13/13 DELOACH, James W/M/28 Head Labor, Sawmill Eula W/F/22 Wife James J. W/M/6 Son Inez W/F/4 Dau Laura Mae W/F/1 | Deloach, James M (I32020)
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| 813 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I12985)
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| 814 | 263/116/118 DELOACH, William D. W/M/37 Head Farmer Mandy W/F/25 Wife | Deloach, William D (I31818)
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| 815 | 263B/130/132 DELOACH, General D. W/M/43 Head Turp. Foreman Wealthy W/F/44 Wife Charlie W/M/23 Son Lola W/F/20 Dau Gracie W/F/15 Dau Lizzie W/F/13 Dau Pearlie W/F/11 Dau General D., Jr. W/M/8 Son Mack W/M/6 Son Willie W/M/4 Son Daniel W/M/1-1/12 Son | Deloach, General D (I31952)
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| 816 | 2nd grade Certificate issued. (Teach School) | Willis, Allie (I20934)
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| 817 | 2nd Timothy 4: 7 & 8: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there Is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Bobby Wayne Campbell, 80, Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 26, 2015. A native of Butler, he was a son of the late Roy & Carma Pierce Campbell. He had lived most of his life in the Stoney Creek Community. Mr. Campbell worked at North American Rayon Corporation, Powell Construction and was former owner of Campbell's Guttering. He was a faithful member and former deacon of Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Glen Campbell; and a sister, Vanessa Campbell. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years: Shirley Estep Campbell; Two Daughters: Teresa Combs and husband, Alan, and Debbie Eggers and husband, Joe; One Granddaughter: Emily Hendrix and husband, Alex; Three special great granddaughters: Ava, Amelia & Adelyn Hendrix; One Brother: Tommy Campbell and wife, JoAnn; Three Sisters: Shelby Jean Campbell, Thelma Pearce and Lynn Bowers; and a special brother-in-law: Paul Estep. The home going service of Mr. Campbell will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015, in the Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Justin Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in the Richardson Cemetery. Music will be provided by Garrett Birchfield, Soloist, and Edwin Taylor, Pianist. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, will be: Kevin Campbell, Dennis Perry, Marty Hill, Keith Carrier, Jeff Graybeal and Jacob Graybeal. Honorary Pallbearers will be: The Rev. Elmer Carter, Ronnie Campbell, Glen Arnold, Pat Hopson and his church family. | Campbell, Bobby Wayne (I40035)
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| 818 | 3/6/1942 - TVA relocation interview: Location unknown. Burson Campbell, a farmer, has a child attending Watauga Academy. No further information. | Campbell, Burson (I4426)
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| 819 | 7928 EXECUTIVE MINUTES OF Wednesday January 2, 1834. Samuel J. Potts of the city of Washington in the district of Columbia Esq' was this day appointed by the Governor a Commissioner in and for the said district of Columbia with authority under the ACt of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth of the fourteenth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight, to take the acknowledgements and proofs of deeds, and instruments under Seal, Mortgage, or Conveyance, of any lands, tenements, or hereditaments lying and being in this State: with full power and authority also to administer an oath or affirmation to any person who shall be desirous or willing, to make oath or affirmation before him; and to take depositions and to examine witnesses under any Commission or Commissions emanating from any of the Courts of this State, relating to any cause depending or to be brought in any of the said Courts. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1850 District of Columbia Census Household 730 Samuel J. Potts 52 VA Government Clerk Mary A. 50 DC Andrew R. 28 DC Mary C. 23 DC Caroline 21 DC Richard 19 DC Roberta 17 DC Samuel J. 15 DC Charles R. 12 DC Alice 7 DC John 31 DC Loraine E. 29 DC | Potts, Samuel J. (I25678)
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| 820 | 8/28/1942 - Relocation interview by TVA. Living in the Doeville community, Johnson County, Mrs. DeLoach lives in the house behind the Doe Post Office on the property of D.B. Grindstaff. 25 years in the community. this is a three-room boxed house owned by Jesse Grindstaff, Mrs. DeLoach is supported by her daughter, Mildred who works at NARC. Mrs. DeLoach died during the interim period. | Grindstaff, Easter Elizabeth (I3022)
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| 821 | 84° Partly Cloudy site-logo Sunday, May 23, 2021 Print Edition The Best of 2020: Johnson City Press Readers' Choice Toggle navigation News Sports Obituaries Opinion Local Events Living Photo & Video Classifieds Subscribe E-Paper Advertising PREV Previous PREVIOUS David “JJ” Hamilton GRAY - David “JJ” Hamilton, 61, Gray, TN went to his eternal home Thursday, May … NEXT Next NEXT Nicholas Michael Halkowitz Nicholas Michael Halkowitz JOHNSON CITY - Nicholas Michael Halkowitz, 34, passed away o… Mrs. Fannie Higgins May 22, 2021 Save JOHNSON CITY - Mrs. Fannie Higgins, 87, Johnson City, died Friday, May 21, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Fannie was a native of Mitchell County, North Carolina. She was a daughter of the late Jacob and Ader Peterson Hopson. Fannie was a devoted minister’s wife and raised five wonderful children. She loved gardening, canning, and sharing her bounty. Fannie was a member of Harvest Time Baptist Church. She was a strong, Christian woman who loved the Lord. In addition to her parents Fannie was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. George Higgins, two sisters and four brothers. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Brenda Propst and husband Bill of Jonesborough, Wendi McCracken and husband Mike of Marietta, GA; sons, Garry Higgins and wife Debi of Gray, Dennis Higgins of Johnson City, Tim Higgins of Johnson City; several loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her beloved four-legged companion, Bear. A private graveside service for Fannie will be held in Mountain Home National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband. | Hopson, Fannie (I40459)
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| 822 | >From "Franklin Co NC Loose Estate Papers, Vol. II, 1811-1825" by Stephen Bradley. pp. 54, 55. Spr Ct 1819. The petition of .... 8) the children of Millicent Sykes (formerly Hough) a brother[sic?] of sd John [Hough] dec'd, i.e., Thomas Sykes Elizabeth Deloatch ... 11) the children of Mourning Deloatch dec'd a daughter of Millicent Sykes (formerly Hough), i.e., of Northhampton co., Mary Edward (formerly Deloatch) wife of James Edwards Charlotte Deloatch Martha Davis (formerly Deloatch) wife of Lewis Davis Frances Vaughan wife of Jesse Vaughah Elizabeth Futrell (formerly Deloatch) wife of John Futrell John Deloatch p. 56 20 Dec 1819. Elizabeth (x) Deloatch of Northhampton Co. grants power of attorney to her son Thomas Deloatch in the estate of her uncle John Hough dec'd. Witnessed by Henry Lenow, John Sykes. Same date. Sd Elizabeth conveys her rights to her sd son. Witnessed by R.B. Gary, Wm. Wade. 24 Dec 1819 Thomas Deloatch of Northampton Co., by virtue of a power of attorney to him from his mother Elizabeth Deloatch 2 Aug 1819 & by a deed of gift from her to him the same date, transfers his rights in John Hough dec'd to Henry Lenow. Witnessed by Williamson Harris & Jeremi-ah P. Outland. | Sikes, Joseph (I17866)
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| 823 | A birth certificate, or other civil record, which proves that Thomas was the son of John DeLoach has not been found. He is listed as such based upon the following circumstantial evidence: The 1840 Sullivan County Census lists John DeLoach with two sons between the age of 20-30. Thomas, and probably Nathan, could have been these sons. In the 1850 and 1860 Carter County censuses, Thomas has the household adjacent to John. There are no other DeLoach males listed in Northeastern Tennessee which could have been the father of Thomas. In the 1880 Carter County census, Thomas lists his father as being born in South Carolina. John was born in South Carolina. | DeLoach, Thomas D. (I4825)
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| 824 | A daughter of Charlotte Adeline Willcoxen Moody and Franklin David Moody of Asheville, NC. When only 3 months old, her father died. Her mother never remarried, as Frank Moody had been her second husband after her first husband died at age 36 of a heat stroke in Fulton Co., IL. Frances M. Hipps obit Friday, June 11, 1976 Norfolk - Mrs. Frances Moody Hipps, 74, of 8509 Ocean View Road, the wife of Jay A. Hipps and a native of Asheville, NC, died Thursday in her home. She lived here for 34 years and was a member of Norview Presbyterian Church. Other survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Alliene Thomas Warren of Asheville, Mrs. Lois Carolyn Canaday, Mrs. Betty Jean King, Mrs. Frances H. Doughty, and Mrs. Martha H. Davis of Norfolk, and Mrs. Sara T. Belles of Los Angeles, CA; two sons, James Robert Thomas of Tullahoma, TN, and Frederick A. Hipps of Gulfport, MS; 28 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 pm in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, by the Rev. Lawton W. Posey and Dr. Wallace A. Rogers. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home Saturday from 7 pm to 9 pm. They also will be at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth K. King of 4532 Shoshone Court, Norfolk. | Moody, Frances Jeanette (I55325)
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| 825 | A daughter of John Carson Rupard & Rosa E Farris Wife of Hubert Z. R. Campbell Married July 25, 1945 at the home of the Rev. W. B. Robbins in Mountain City, Tennessee She was a native of Johnson County, Tennessee, and had lived in Damascus most of her life She was a member of the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad Women's Auxiliary and the Damascus Presbyterian Church She passed away at her home in Damascus, Virginia | Rupard, Earleen Lucille (34556290)
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| 826 | A dedicated servant to God, the poor, and the weak, as well as a loving mother and wife, Dr. Marjorie Nelle Hyder Cardwell, 82, went home to our Lord and Savior on December 26, 2009, after a brief illness. She was born to Jonathan Hampton Hyder and Gladys Rhea Hyder of Elizabethton in the same home where her son now resides. Seventy years ago Marjorie Nelle accepted Jesus as her Savior in the same church where she later taught Sunday School for decades, First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. Marjorie Nelle and her husband, Bob, were inseparable. Their worldwide travels presented them countless opportunities to witness to others. Marjorie Nelle's favorite verse, Matthew 25:40, was her life's motto. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." These words guided her to crusade for the rights of those less fortunate. Although Marjorie Nelle lived in Greenwood, SC, Ormond Beach, FL, and Nashville, TN, her roots as a Hyder and Rhea ran deep in the Appalachian Mountains. Dr. Cardwell taught Speech & Hearing in the Elizabethton City Schools for several years while starting classes for the mentally handicapped. In 1969 she went into state government with Dr. James Willett at Greene Valley Developmental Center. Her life-long passion became a career that spanned over three decades. Marjorie Nelle fought for developmentally disabled citizens' rights from the hills of east Tennessee to the top of Capitol Hill in Nashville. She and Bob were active in the Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC), Holston Methodist Home for Children, the Carter County-Elizabethton Library Association, First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, the Southern Baptist Convention, Watauga Association, Hale Community Ministries, along with many organizations that benefited people of all walks of life. Although Dr. Cardwell held many degrees, her most notable education was through her developmentally disabled son, Robbie. Known to everyone as Marjorie Nelle, her tiny frame was mighty. There was no mountain, judge, or crusade that was bigger than her and her faith. Goliath would have run! Her career as an advocate for people with developmental disabilities began when her son, Robbie, was born in 1950. However, she was an advocate for all people regardless of how differently-abled or their status in society. Dr. Cardwell was known state-wide as a crusader not only in upper east Tennessee as Superintendent of Greene Valley Developmental Center, but across the entire state of Tennessee and to other states. She served as Superintendent of Clover Bottom Developmental Center, and after retiring was asked to return as Assistant Commissioner and later as Commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Dr. Cardwell is survived by her sons, Robert E. (Robbie) Cardwell, III and Jon Hampton Cardwell and wife, Julie all of Elizabethton; and her daughter, Jennifer Lynn (gin) Cardwell Perkins and her husband, Steve, Hermitage, TN. She is also survived by her sister, Jane Rhea Hyder Clayton and husband, Neville T., Daytona Beach, FL; and her sister-in-laws, Leunah Cardwell (Doodle) Tipton, Elizabethton and Mary Ruth Cardwell Ownby, Richmond, VA. Her six grandchildren: Robert (Bobby) Dail, Rachelann, and Jon Thomas (Tommy) Cardwell, and Austin Bradford, Dustin Andrew, and Sarai Linnea Perkins along with her two great-grandchildren, Tristan Perkins and Maria Medina Perkins, will always fondly remember their MomMom. Her husband and best friend of sixty years, Robert Ernest Cardwell, Jr., Daddy Bob, was welcomed into God's arms on December 13, 2008. A service to celebrate the life of Marjorie Nelle Cardwell will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. James Royston and Dr. David Irby officiating. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Bob Polk and Rev. Ron Owens officiating. The eulogy will be given by Mr. Jon Cardwell. Music will be provided by Julie Cardwell, Sally Shook Harris, and Erica Yoon, violinist. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, will be deacons and the Potter's Clay Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church. | Hyder, Marjorie Nell (I62233)
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| 827 | A Few Highlights of Avery County History: Avery County is North Carolina’s “baby county” (just 108 years old), but it is packed full of history. Here are just a few of the highlights. While many long hunters, like Daniel Boone, fished and hunted in the area, the first settler was Samuel Bright. He arrived in the 1770s and built a home at Lower Old Fields of the Toe, called the Bright Settlement. Bright guided early settlers to the Watauga Settlement along an old Indian path, Bright’s Trace of the Yellow Mountain Road. In September 1780, the Overmountain Men took that same route, over Roan Mountain, down Roaring Creek, and through Ingalls and Green Valley. They defeated the British at the Battle of Kings Mountain, considered the turning point of the American Revolution. French naturalist Andre Michaux visited Grandfather Mountain in 1794, declaring it the highest mountain in the United States. On April 4, 1840, the Childsville, Cranberry Forge, and Yellow Mountain Post Offices were established, the first in the area. After several attempts throughout the 1850s, Mitchell County was created in February 1861, encompassing much of the area, almost to Banner Elk, which the Banners settled in 1848. Childsville, located at the current Avery County airport, became Calhoun. The first session of Mitchell County Court was held there. The Civil War tore families apart. Many families along the North Toe River sided with the Confederacy. Those along the Elk River sided with the North. Many men marched away to fight at Manassas, Gettysburg, and Chickamauga. Locally, the Cranberry Iron mines produced ore for the South. Kirk’s raiders passed through in June 1864, burning the Palmer House in Altamont, and there was a skirmish near Banner Elk in the fall of 1864. In June 1882, the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad reached Cranberry. While the mines had been in operation for decades, the arrival of the railroad provided easy access to outside markets. A month later, regular passenger service began. In March 1883, Cranberry got telegraph service. Elk Park, the oldest town in present-day Avery County, was incorporated in 1885. That same year, Monroe Dugger and J. Erwin Calloway opened the Grandfather Hotel on Grandfather Mountain. Samuel Kelsey purchased property from Walter Lenoir in 1888, including much of Grandfather Mountain. The Linville Improvement Company was formed in 1889, controlling some 16,000 acres in and around Grandfather. Kelsey helped found Linville. The first mica grinding mill was built in Spear in 1891. Mica became big business, helping the Allies win WWII. In 1892, the Yonahlossee Turnpike was completed, linking Linville with Blowing Rock. That same year, Monroe Dugger published “The Balsam Groves of Grandfather Mountain,” the first book by a local. Edgar Tufts arrived in Banner Elk in 1895, eventually founding Lees-McRae College, Grace Hospital and the Grandfather Home for Children. Golf was played, possibly for the first time, in Linville that year. The Linville River Railroad was chartered in 1896. However, before the first rail was laid, the business folded and was reborn as the Linville River Railway in 1899. The rails ran from Cranberry through Minneapolis, Vale, Newland, Montezuma, Pineola, Linville and, eventually, all the way to Boone. Also in 1899, U.S. Marshall William H. Greer was killed, the first local law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty. Others include John Staford (1912); Zebulon Winters (1920); William Burleson (1923); Hardy Coffey (1936); Alvin Jones (1939); Max Daniels (1949); and Glenn Hicks (2003). The Plumtree School for Boys opened in 1903. Five years later, Mrs. and Mr. Sloop, both medical doctors, arrived in Plumtree. They moved their practice to Crossnore in 1911. Also in 1908, the Tar Heel Mica Company opened in Plumtree. In 1909, Scott Wiseman was born in Ingalls. After college in West Virginia, he began performing on WLS in Chicago, where he met, and later married, Lulu Belle (Myrtle Cooper). They went on to have an amazing career both on radio and on film, retiring to the Ingalls area in 1958. A fire in 1910 destroyed much of the business district in Elk Park. That same month, a hydroelectric plant was constructed in Banner Elk, powering the school and hospital. Avery County was created in February 1911. Elk Park was the first county seat, but after a vote, Old Fields of Toe became the official county seat. The area was renamed Newland, in honor of Lt. Gov. William C. Newland. The first newspaper, the Avery Vim, began publication in May, and the first court session was held in October. Town lots were auctioned off in Newland in 1912. Construction began on the Altamont to Altapass section of the Crest of the Blue Ridge Toll Road, a precursor to the Blue Ridge Parkway. With the completion of the courthouse and jail, the county seat moved from Elk Park to Newland in 1913. That same year, the owners of the Cranberry Iron and Cola company, owners of the ET&WNC, agreed to buy the Linville River Railway. In 1915, Dr. Sloop constructed a dam on the Linville River in Crossnore, which eventually powered the hospital, school, and town. The Crossnore School, run by Mary Martin Sloop, was chartered in 1917. The United States entered WWI in 1917, and more than 400 local men served in the armed forces. Eight men died in action, including Cpl. Jesse Staton, who was killed after the armistice papers were signed but before the cease fire took effect. A flu pandemic struck in 1918, claiming at least 24 Avery County citizens. Howard Marmon, who designed the car that won the first Indy 500, purchased property in Pineola in 1919. Uncle Jake Carpenter, who kept death records for lower Avery County, died in 1920. In 1924, the first Singing on the Mountain was held at MacRae’s Meadow. The town of Crossnore was incorporated in 1925. Preston Johnson was the first mayor. In 1927, Lees McRae Institute became co-educational, opening a nursing school. Two years later, the school became Lees-McRae College. Also in 1929, the Cranberry Mines closed down. Shepherd Dugger published “War Trails of the Blue Ridge” in 1931. In 1935, the road to Observation Point on Grandfather Mountain opened, and in 1936, the original Eseeola Lodge in Linville burned. William Newland and Shepherd Dugger both died in 1938. A flood in August 1940, worse than the previous one in 1916, destroyed the railroad. The line from Cranberry all the way to Boone was abandoned, despite local protests. In January 1941, a fire swept through the business section of Newland, destroying several structures. Fire returned in January 1961. There were other fires as well: Elk Park in 1903 and 1914; the Cranberry Hotel in 1924; and the boys dormitory at the Plumtree School for boys in 1927. The United States entered WWII in 1941. More than 1,200 local citizens served, and 54 died in service. In Elk Park, passenger service resumed on the ET&WNC, continuing through the war years, taking people to work in war-related jobs in Elizabethton. Eventually, the line from Tennessee to Cranberry was abandoned; the last regular run was in 1950. Dr. Mary Sloop was chosen as the American Mother of the year in 1951; Linville Falls was donated to the National Park Service in 1952, the same year that Hugh Morton acquired Grandfather Mountain. Morton constructed the Mile High Swinging Bridge that same year. Highway 105, connecting Boone to Linville, opened in 1955. The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games began in 1956. Richard Nixon spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of Cannon Hospital in 1958. The hospital opened in 1961, the same year that Dr. Sloop passed away. Mrs. Sloop passed the next year. The Mountain Glen Golf Course opened in 1964, and the nursing school at Lees-McRae closed in 1965. Joe Hartley, founder of Singing on the Mountain, passed in 1966. Both the Grandfather Golf Club and Beech Mountain Ski Resort opened in 1967, and in 1968, the National Park Service and Hugh Morton reached an agreement on the route of the Blue Ridge Parkway over Grandfather Mountain. The Avery County High School opened in 1969, merging the high schools in Newland, Crossnore and Cranberry. The sales office for Linville Land Harbor opened the same year. The Land of Oz opened on Beech Mountain in 1970 and closed in 1980, although it is occasionally opened. In 1971, a Christmas tree from Avery County was selected for the White House. Mayland Technical College was established by the General Assembly that same year. “Where the Lilies Bloom” was filmed locally in 1972. Tommy Burleson played basketball for the men’s team in the 1972 US Olympics. Johnny Cash performed at Singing on the Mountain in 1974, the same year that the Sugar Mountain Golf Course opened. Linville Ridge Golf Course opened in 1981, the same year that Scotty Wiseman died, and construction began on the Linn Cove Viaduct, which opened a year later. Horton Cooper, who published a history of Avery County in 1964, passed away in 1986, and “The Winter People” was filmed in Plumtree in 1987. Lees-McRae College became a four-year school, and the Grandfather Mountain Nature Museum opened in 1990. The hospitals in Crossnore and Banner Elk merged in 1999, the same year Lulu Bell Wiseman died. Hugh Morton passed away in 2006. The Morton family sold the Grandfather Mountain backcountry in 2008, an area that became Grandfather Mountain State Park in 2009. (Written by Michael C. Hardy. June 2019) | Tolley, Aleatha E. (I1621)
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| 828 | A graveside service for Veronica Ellen Sluder, who passed away April 10, 2022, and her husband, Basil Eugene Sluder, who passed away January 29, 2023, both of Elizabethton, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section). Military Honors will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard, DAV 39, Bluff City. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 2:45 p.m. Thursday. | Hensz, Veronica Ellen (67949140)
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| 829 | A life of joyful relationship. Dorothy Davison journeyed to meet her Heavenly Father on January 28, falling asleep and waking in the arms of Jesus. Her life of more than 91 years was amazing and filled with relationships that brought her such joy, which in turn she imparted to everyone she ever met. Born Dorothy Ellen Hensley to Sylvester and Mary Cobble Hensley, she lost her mother to illness when she was only four years old. Sylvester married again to Maggie whom Dorothy lovingly called Momma throughout the rest of her life. Dorothy spent a lifetime of closeness with her sister June Mays who preceded her in death in 2009. Dorothy just recently said of June, “we never had a cross word with each other.” Dorothy and June both went to work as teenagers at Leon-Ferenbach in Johnson City and often shared stories of the hard work and fun hijinks they managed to get into. At 17, Dorothy met a man who lived down the street and was recently home from WWII. She fell in love with Paul Davison, marrying him in 1947, and continued to live on Fairridge Road for her entire life. Paul preceded her in death on their 62nd wedding anniversary, leaving a lifetime of joyful memories of their long marriage. Dorothy was a dedicated wife and mother, having their first child Shirley whom they lost at the age of 4 months. Yet, joy prevailed in having their only son a few years later. Dorothy went on to work at Pharmaseal, making medical supplies before taking the step to study for and receive her GED. After that she applied to work for the U.S. Postal Service where she spent the remainder of her career. She worked as a sub carrier, finally getting her own route serving the people of Okolona and Milligan College on Route 19. Many people enjoyed her contagious smile for years with her personalized service, and her understanding of the significance of her mission to deliver this important cargo. The people of her route showed their appreciation for her often, which always filled her soul. Before and after retiring, she poured into her family and treasured spending time with her grandchildren as they grew into adults, then was blessed to do the same with her great-grandchildren imparting wisdom and a rare glimpse into the beauty of personally experiencing the past generation. She poured into her friends in so many meaningful ways: Caring for people, taking them on trips and allowing them to enjoy life with her; as a member of the HOME club; and always as a member of the Skyline Heights Baptist Church where she faithfully attended from its inception. At church she left generations of influence in her wake; changing, inspiring, and influencing countless people who share a piece of her joy still today. On even her last day she was seeking to be more like Jesus and follow His example. Waiting to welcome her in heaven were her beloved husband Paul, and her precious daughter Shirley, whom she had longed to hold for so long. Her Mother Mary and father Sylvester Hensley along with her Stepmother Maggie; her beloved sister June Mays and husband W.G.; and her stepbrother Ray Hardin. Left here to carry on her beautiful legacy of love are her son Randy and his wife Susan; her grandchildren Randi; Jay and his wife Jessica along with great-grandchildren Alexis and Dylan; and Jennifer with her partner Brendon and great-grandchildren Carter, Noah, and Maggie; her nieces Judy Henegar and Gale, Bonnie Chandley and Johnny, and Ann Ervin and Leroy; nephew Mike Davison and his wife Pam. There are many grandnieces and nephews also missing her beautiful smile. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Don Page & Dr. Kenneth Gaskin officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM, Tuesday prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at New Bethel Cemetery in Piney Flats. | Hensley, Dorothy E. (I90704)
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| 830 | A lifetime native of Elizabethton, she was born to John Richard and Myrtle Vena Nave Hutchins. In addition to her parents, and grandparents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Willard Paul Stout; a daughter, Julie Ann O'Quinn; a sister, Charlotte Lowe; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A graduate of Elizabethton High School, she attended Treveca University, in Nashville, where she majored in music and also Steed Business College, where she was in the Medical Secretary Program. She was a member of the Beta Alpha Chi Sorority. Mary Lou was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where she served as pianist. She also served as a pianist in other area churches. She was a member of the Elizabethton Community Handbell Choir for many years. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Elizabethton/Carter County Boys and Girls Club, the Elizabethton Kiwanis Club and the Christian Women's Club of Johnson City. She was an employee of Tri-State Container Corporation for fifteen years. She was the secretary at Central Elementary School for five years before becoming an administrative assistant at Tetrick Funeral Home from 1994 to her retirement in 2006, where she continued working part time until 2012. | Hutchins, Mary Lou (I85932)
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| 831 | A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done and what he can do. On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, God called home his good and faithful servant, Gary Lon Guy, at the age of 69. God’s word assures us that a man such as Gary has entered into his Lord’s kingdom. Born in the Poga/Flat Springs community on April 1, 1953 to the late Gurnie and Hazel Guy, Gary had been a lifelong resident of the community. Gary had suffered great sorrow at the loss of his parents, as well as his sister, Donnis Guy Trivette. Hard work was a way of life for Gary and no truer servant both to the Lord and his family could be found. He found happiness in helping others in need and nothing, not even sickness, would keep him from that. To say that Gary was a good person would be a tremendous understatement. He was a wonderful and doting father, husband, brother, grandpa and friend and was also known to many as “Uncle Bub.” A talented carpenter by trade, Gary had worked for various construction companies building countless houses in Boone, Linville, Mountain City, and surrounding areas. His work ethic was unparalleled and he was sought after by many for his skill. But, for all of his talent, his greatest talent was love and showing that love to everyone, adults, children and the elderly. In the winter months, you could find Gary cutting wood for elderly folks, widows, or the sick or maybe plowing out neighbor’s driveways of snow so they could get out to town. In summer months, Gary would plow gardens for neighbors, make repairs to their homes or his church and then work his own garden, which he always willingly shared his crop in the fall with anyone that had a need. The first to arrive at any crisis or funeral service, Gary was also the last to leave after making sure every detail was attended to for the family. Gary made doing the right thing look simple, although we all know it wasn’t simple and we also know our community and the world was richer for knowing and receiving the gift of a giving, kind and loving heart that was Gary. Gary loved his family and took so much pride in their accomplishments and the details of their lives. Children of all ages loved Gary and he was affectionately called “the baby whisperer” because he loved them, cared for them, played with them and showed them true love and their importance. He made everyone feel as though they were somebody to be treasured. A man among men, Gary was a lifelong member of Stone Mountain Baptist Church, where he attended alongside his beautiful wife and his children and grandchildren. Gary leaves behind his beloved wife of 49 blessed years, Shirley Potter Guy; his beloved children: Angie (Robert) Sutherland and Jordan (Annie) Guy; the lights of his life, his grandchildren: Will (Kassi) Sutherland, Brandon Sutherland, Grayson Guy and Norah Guy; his brother, Ricky (Beverly) Guy; his sisters, Oma Lambert and Regena (Loyd) Cable; his constant companion, Jack the Pug; his close friend, Dario Valezquez “Junior”; and his neighbors, his church family and extended family that will remember and cherish him for the remainder of our lives. The family would like everyone to join us in a homegoing celebration of our beloved Gary’s life on Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Joe Browning Jr. officiating. A time to visit with the family to share memories and love will be conducted from 1 p.m. until the service hour of 3 p.m. Gary will be laid to rest in the Stone Mountain Cemetery following the service on Sunday. Active pallbearers will be Will Sutherland, Brandon Sutherland, Tony Guy, Jimmy Guy, Dennis Guy and Brandon Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Ward, Ed Storey, Bob Trivette and Todd Trivette. | Guy, Gary Lon (28596976)
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| 832 | A memorial graveside service for Robert Earl and Ollie Whiteaker Ellis will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2005, in the Whiteaker Family Cemetery, off Jonesboro Road on Waylon Drive in the Spring Creek community, with Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Robert E. Ellis was the son of the late Rev. W.M. and Luvinia Ellis. Ollie Whiteaker Ellis was the daughter of the late C.A. and Ollie Whiteaker. They lived in the Abingdon area before moving to Maryland in February 1946. Those wishing to express sympathy online to the families of Robert E. and Ollie W. Ellis may do so at www.campbellfrostfuneralhome.com. Campbell & Frost Funeral Home of Abingdon is serving the families of Robert Earl and Ollie Whiteaker Ellis. | Whiteaker, Ollie Rebecca (I3464)
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| 833 | A memorial graveside service for Robert Earl and Ollie Whiteaker Ellis will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2005, in the Whiteaker Family Cemetery, off Jonesboro Road on Waylon Drive in the Spring Creek community, with Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Robert E. Ellis was the son of the late Rev. W.M. and Luvinia Ellis. Ollie Whiteaker Ellis was the daughter of the late C.A. and Ollie Whiteaker. They lived in the Abingdon area before moving to Maryland in February 1946. Those wishing to express sympathy online to the families of Robert E. and Ollie W. Ellis may do so at www.campbellfrostfuneralhome.com. Campbell & Frost Funeral Home of Abingdon is serving the families of Robert Earl and Ollie Whiteaker Ellis. | Ellis, Robert Earl (I3396)
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| 834 | A native of Carter County, Aunt Shotty, as everyone called her, was the daughter of the late John and Mary Kress Ensor. She was a life-long homemaker. Shotty loved to garden, sew, play the piano, and cook. She left behind a legacy of love and compassionate care that she provided to multiple family members, including her parents and siblings. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine siblings, Velma Davis, Ida Conley, Ella Mae Bishop, Moilee Lewis, Aubrey Ensor, Robert Ensor, Elbert Ensor, Ivan Ensor and Glen Ensor. Survivors include her only living brother, Dennie and wife Ruby; one sister-in-law, Jemema Ensor; several nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews and a special great-great-nephew, Clayton Estep. The graveside service will be conducted at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, in the Kress Cemetery, in Hurley Hollow, with Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Music will be provided by Eric and Debbie Heaton. Active pallbearers are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 4:45 p.m. Pallbearers will be Matthew Wood, Ricky Estep, Jeff Lewis, James “Tank” Morrell, Donald Ensor and Johnny Ensor. Honorary pallbearers will include James Babb, Mick Kyte and her other surviving nieces and nephews. A special “Thank You” to a special niece, Dinah and Rick Babb, and their daughter, Amanda, for providing her care at the end of her life. Also, a special thank you to Eddie Dean Davis, wife Precilla, and Caris Healthcare for the excellent care she received. | Ensor, Shotty (I84907)
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| 835 | A native of Johnson County, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Eliza Eller. Mrs. Shupe worked as a nurse for many years with Dr. Glenn, Dr. Tullidge and Dr. Tarr. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Mountain City, for over 75 years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shupe was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Aubrey Shupe, who passed away in 1999; two sisters, Olive Humphreys and Ruth Clarke; four brothers, Bruce, Fred, Howard and Ray Eller. She is survived by two sons, Donald Shupe and wife Rebecca of Lenoir, TN and Dick Shupe and wife Thelma of Forest, VA; grandchildren, Rick Shupe and wife Wendy and Susan Davidson and husband Doug, all of Forest, VA; step granddaughter, Nicole Jones, of Greenville, TN; five great grandchildren, Alyssa and Savannah Shupe, Benjamin, Matthew and Lauren Davidson; one sister, Maurene Eller Robinson of Johnson City, TN; one brother, Jack Eller and wife June of Johnson City, TN; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Pauline Dancy of Mountain City, TN and Mrs. Shirley Ward of Winston-Salem, NC; several nieces and nephews and Mrs. Goldie Reece, who was Mrs. Shupe's faithful caretaker and friend for the last five years along with Goldie's granddaughter, Lilly Mae, who was a bright spot in Kate's life. | Eller, Virginia Kate A. B. (I57029)
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| 836 | A pressure cookie got too hot and she removed it from the fire. It exploded and burned her severely. She died in the hospital at Corsicana, Navarro Co., Texas from the burns. | Williams, Mattie Leona (Lee) (I21976)
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| 837 | A son of Z. R. Campbell & Carrie Lee Fleenor Husband of Earleen Lucille Rupard Married July 25, 1945 at the home of the Rev. W. B. Robbins in Mountain City, Tennessee A United States Army veteran of World War II Enlisted November 23, 1942 - Abingdon, Virginia Discharged October 24, 1945 He was reported missing in action in Belgium on December 25, 1944 - He had been wounded in action - First Location: Humerus: shaft (code possibly also means Humerus, upper extremity); Second Location: Thigh; Causative Agent: Artillery Shell, Fragments, Afoot or unspecified He was employed as a Lab Technician with the Mobay Chemical Corporation in Damascus, Virginia He passed away at Memorial Hall in Bristol, Virginia | Campbell, Z. R. (44081840)
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| 838 | A veteran of World War II, winning four battle stars as a Combat Infantryman in the European Theatre. He was wounded in France in 1944, as a member of Company A, 117th Infantry, 30th Division, which was inducted into Federal Service in Elizabethton in 1940. He served with this unit and with a sister regiment for more than five years during the conflict. Following the war, he entered the US Postal Service and was employed at the Elizabethton Post Office as a rural mail carrier on Route 6. He was a member of the American Legion,Watauga Post #49.He was a member the Oak Street Baptist Church, faithfully serving on the Board of Deacons for the past several years. | Ellis, Jack T. (I30916)
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| 839 | A. Jay Sells, 80, of 302 Oak Glen Circle, Johnson City, died Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Hampton, but had lived most of his life in Johnson City and was a son of the late William A. and Hattie Tolley Sells. A. Jay was a retired employee of Holston Defense, who had worked there for 20 years. He was a member of the Tacoma Church of God and had served in the U.S. Navy, the Army Air Force and had retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years. Survivors include: his wife, Ethel Whitley Sells, of the home; a son, William A. Sells, of Umatilla, Florida; a daughter, Catherine Waldene Sells Sifford, of Telford; two sisters, Pauline Cox and Jewel Harlan, both of Johnson City; two grandchildren, Shane Sifford, of Jonesborough, and Brandy Sifford of Johnson City; two great grandchildren, Daniel Jay Sifford and Hannah Morgan Sifford, both of Jonesborough; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, December 23, 2006, at the Morris-Baker Funeral Home North Chapel at 8:00 p.m. under the direction of Rev. Wayne Absher and Rev. John Shriver. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until time of service at eight. A committal service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at the Mt. Home National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Military honors will be provided by the Kingsport V.F.W. #3328. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.morrisbaker.com. | Colyer, A. Jay (I19553)
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| 840 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I64579)
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| 841 | A.Z. "Bud" Tolley, 79, of Johnson City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, surrounded by his loving friends and family at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. He was born on December 17, 1935 in Poplar, NC but spent most of his life in Johnson City. He was a son of the late Fred & Hassie Horton Tolley. Bud married Helen Marshall, the love of his life, and they spent many happy years together, until her death in 2009. They raised two children together. Helen gave Bud a little heart trinket while they were dating and he has carried that heart in his billfold for 50 years. This trinket will continue to be with him. They are now joined together in Heaven where they will spend forever in the presence of God. Bud and Helen built a church almost 35 years ago that they pastored together for many years. He was a steadfast leader for North Street Church of Jesus Christ in Johnson City. Bud was a pillar in our community and family. In everything he did, he was always thinking of others. Bud was also an accomplished Electrician and owned and worked for several different companies. He taught his son A.Z. the electric trade and they formed a business together. Bud also taught a lot of young men the electrical trade to give them an opportunity to have a trade. Upon his completion of electrical and refrigeration classes at the vocational school, he took a job at Wrights Supermarket where he worked for 20 years. During which he made many friends that have lasted a lifetime. He also worked for Acorn Electric and TEKA. He enjoyed helping people anyway he could and was known to volunteer for many different causes. Anyone who knew Bud was somehow touched by his life. He was hard-working and compassionate, a loving father & most important, he shined a light for Jesus that all could see. His life is a reflection of love and honor. Bud was one of a kind and will be forever missed by his friends and loved ones. He is finally Home, gathered around the Throne of God. In addition to his parents and his wife, Bud is preceded in death by his siblings, Dorothy Musick, Regina Little, Mildred Whitson and Michael Tolley, who sacrificed his life in the Vietnam conflict. Those left to cherish his memory include his memory include his son, A.Z. Tolley, Jr. and his wife Denise of Johnson City; his daughter, Debi Posadas Peters and her husband Ronnie of Johnson City; grandchildren, Shaunda Posadas Swartz and her husband Garrick, Heather Tolley Clark and her husband Adam, Renee Tolley, Shannon Peters and Shane Peters; great-grandchildren, Tristan Peters, Athena Bradley, Hunter Peters, Keller Clark, Cyrus Clark and Daniel Swartz; brothers, David Tolley and George-Kenneth Tolley; sister, Linda Light; and many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Bud's sister, Linda Light who was there for him. They spent every Friday on the front porch just talking and taking in the sunshine. She took a great load from Bud by caring for his wife before her death. Bud had a special friend Robert Mitchell. They were very close and shared many days working, riding around or just talking. The family considered Robert a part of them. In addition, Bud shared a special connection with Jeff. He worked alongside Bud for many years and when they retired, they continued to be friends. Jeff helped Bud in a lot of building projects. He drove from N.C. to sit with Bud in the hospital to allow the family to attend church. The family appreciates this. Bud has two sisters-in-law, Mary Deal and Wanda Riddle and two brothers-in-law, Johnny Woodby and his wife Bonnie, and Ronnie Woodby and his wife Trudy who all loved Bud and they continued to look up to him as part of his family. Bud had the most wonderful neighbors, Ron and Brenda Coleman, who were always there for him. They shared many years either talking about their families or just sitting on the porch. Bud has a special friend, Pat Sheppard that he shared many a meal and a special friendship. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Connie Pennington for her care and compassion shown to Bud and his family and for the wonderful care given by the ICU nurses at Franklin Woods Hospital. The family would like to thank anyone and everyone who may have passed by Bud's house, walked up on the porch and sat a spell. The family will receive friends and family to share memories from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at North Street Church of Jesus Christ, Johnson City. The family requests your presence for a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 7:00 PM with Rev. Wayne Pruitt and Rev. George Hall officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 3, 2015, at Washington County Memory Gardens, Johnson City. Attendees are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:50 PM. Active pallbearers will be, Roger Dale Miller, Terry Miller, Johnny Woodby, Mark Deal, Mark Scalf, Myral David Clark, Shannon Peters, Shane Peters and Tristan Peters. | Tolley, A. Z. "Bud" (I42038)
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| 842 | Aaron "Chig" Taylor, 68, 1542 U.S. Highway 91, Elizabethton, died Thursday, August 12, 2004 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Jess and Maggie Kress Taylor. He was a retired construction worker. He was a member of the Moores Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Thomas Taylor; a son, Tony Taylor; a grandson, Chris Taylor; three brothers, Gilbert, Vernon and Dude Taylor and a sister, Edith Garland. Survivors include a son, James "Jim" Taylor, Elizabethton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Barbara and Guy Sams; Judy and Eddie Peters and Patty Glover, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Annis Deal and Bessie Hardin, both of Elizabethton; two brothers, James "Jay" Taylor and Buford "Lemmie" Taylor, both of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Tracie, Ginger, Ashley, Kim and Pepper; four great-grandchildren, Haley, Justin, Jesica and Austin, and special friends including his ex-wife, Pauline Taylor; also Odell Cable, Carla Lealy and Johnny Huffman. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 in the Treadway Cemetery, (Siam Road) with the Rev. James L. Richardson officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday will be Chris Tidwell, Odell Cable, Larry Absher, Tommy Absher, Johnny Huffman and Doug Coleman. Honorary pallbearers will be friends. | Taylor, Aaron Floyd (I18200)
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| 843 | Aaron M Potter, beloved Father and Grandfather went to be with his lord and savior Friday April 12 following a year long fight with cancer. Aaron was born August 27th 1945 the son of the late Reverend Russell Potter and Hazel Trivette Potter. He was the grandson of Linzie and Sarah Trivette and Millard and Pearl Potter. Aaron was a graduate of Hampton High School class of 1964. He is the husband of the late Linda Mckeehan Potter. He owned and operated D and A Motors for 39 years and worked at Nickels Performance Speedshop for several years. Aaron was also an active deacon at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Valley Forge where after each service brought tootsie roll candy to the children of the congregation. Survivors include one son Dan Potter, a daughter Wendy Overman, son in law Tim Overman, 4 grandchildren who loved him very much, Jordan, Aaron Tristan, and Emma Overman as well as a step granddaughter Haley Glover. He is also survived by his sister Lavonia Austin, brother in law Ed Peters, father and Mother in Law Bud and Loretta Mckeehan ,niece Marina Robinson(husband David) and their daughter Brittany, nephew Scott Sams (wife Kim) and daughters Kaeli, Savanna, son Colbie. Niece Ashlee Mckeehan and Daughter Aubree, he also survived by several great nieces and nephews. And a host of cousins. He is also survived by his girlfriend Mary Brickey of Johnson City. Two very close classmates Tip Smith and Glenn Cates, and very close friends Tony and Linda Bowers who helped throughout his illness. In addition to his parents and wife he is also preceded in death by his younger sister Janet Potter Peters and brother in law Raymond V. Austin. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 in the Meadow View Baptist Church, Butler with the Rev. Ray Greene, Rev. Ken Houser and Rev. Charlie Trivette officiating. Interment will follow in the Buntontown Cemetery. Music will be provided by the Sounds of Victory, Everette & Cleta Garland and his daughter Wendy Overman. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thurday in the funeral home.. Pallbearers are, Jordan Overman, Scott Sams, David Robinson, Scott Peer, Eddie Peters, Michael Potter, Ronnie Kent, Charlie Odom Honorary Pallbearers include Darrell Greer, Howell Wiseman, Jimmy Anderson, Norm Ingram, Bob Rainbolt, Harry Crowe, Jerry Cox, Larry McKinney, Denton Hicks, Raymond Campbell, Jr. Bunton, George Bunton, Delmas Bunton, David Sneyd, Bob Trivette, Floyd Hurley, Grady Lewis, Ed Odom, Bud Elliot, Leon Humphreys, Charles VonCannon, Stuart Blackburn, Carroll Glover, Dewayne Forbes, Shannon Brickey, Donnie Harmon and Randy Franklin. | Potter, Aaron M. (I72276)
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| 844 | AB Carr, 84, of Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Odd and Corinth Shipley Carr. Mr. Carr was employed at Stanley Garbage Pick Up and was a retired farmer. He was of the Holiness faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Mildred Marie Ward Carr; four brothers, George, Edmond, Gene and Aaron Carr; and two sisters, Selma Morgan and Maribelle Carr. Survivors include his children, Deborah Wagner and husband Ambers, Teddy Carr and wife Rose, Wesley Carr, Stevie Carr and wife Amanda, and Michael Carr, all of Elizabethton, and Calvin Carr and wife Shelia, Bluff City; several grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for AB Carr will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. The eulogy will be given by his granddaughter, Lisa Whitfield, and music by Jessica Wagner. | Carr, A. B. (I62690)
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| 846 | Abe was the son of Flanders M. & Margaret Ellen Shipley Salyer. He married Mabel Clement, the daughter of John & Emma Rhodes Clement. They were the parents of Theolia Belle Salyer and William Carson Salyer. The couple's marriage ended in divorce and he married Willa Mae Crumley. Mr. Salyer earned his living by working as a traveling salesman. He passed away, at home, from the effects of a chronic illness. His remains were sent to Johnson City, Tennessee for funeral services and interment. | Salyers, Abrahan Lincoln (I79234)
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| 847 | ABINGDON -- James G. Eggers, 90, a well-known resident of 27050 Shortsville Road went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 14, 1911, in Zionville, NC, to the late William Claude and Emma Miller Eggers. He lived most of his life in Washington County, Va., area. He was a graduate of Greenfield High School and held a bachelor's degree from Emory & Henry College. He was a retired sanitation with the Virginia Health Department, having worked in Washington County for more than 25 years before his retirement in 1976. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy on board the USS Tennessee Battleship. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Smyth Eggers in 1995, after 60 years of marriage. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows and McCabe Lodge No. 56 for more than 60 years. He was also a member of Abingdon Masonic Lodge No. 48 A. F. & A.M. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. He was also preceded in death by two infant sons; one brother, R. Glenn Eggers; and two sisters, Pearl Eggers Jones and Edith Compton. Survivors include one daughter, Aleta Eggers Spicer of Abingdon; grandchildren, Jim and Lori Taylor of Clifton Forge, Va., Jeff Spicer of Williamsburg, Va., and Erin Spicer of Abingdon; great-grandchildren, Stephen and Kristen Taylor of Clifton Forge; one brother, Richard Eggers of Abingdon; two sisters, Bonnie Nash and Mary Lois Rutledge, both of Bristol, Va..; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of the life of James G. Eggers will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Mountain View Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers and the Rev. Sherrill Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Farris Funeral Service. | Eggers, James Gaither (I16228)
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| 848 | ABINGDON, Va. Edith Grant Whiteaker, age 89, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Grace Health Care. She was born June 17, 1922, in Washington County, Va., a daughter of the late William Frank and Lettie Maiden Grant. She lived her entire life in the Bethel and Spring Creek Communities of Washington County and was a homemaker. She also worked for many years at Statzer's Restaurant and was widely known as an excellent cook. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Bristol, Va., and was the widow of Eugene R. "Gene" Whiteaker. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Marshall Grant; a sister, June Grant; and a great-great-grandson, Nathan Whiteaker. Survivors include one son, Frank Whiteaker and wife, Paula of Abingdon; one daughter, Martha Keesee and husband, Jim, of Abingdon; one sister, Vivian Parker of Abingdon; one brother, Frank Grant and wife, Pauline, of Abingdon; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 8 p.m. in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Austin Cook and the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012, at the Whiteaker Family Cemetery off Old Jonesboro Road. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Rush, Fred Parker, Steve McCall, Tom Boyd, Larry Haworth, Bill Haworth, and Charlie Whiteaker. The family will be at the home of Jim and Martha Keesee, 18337 Old Jonesboro Road, Abingdon, VA. Edith Grant Whiteaker ABINGDON, Va. Graveside services for Edith Grant Whiteaker will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sun day, April 1, 2012, at the Whiteaker Family Cemetery off Old Jonesboro Road. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Rush, Fred Parker, Steve McCall, Tom Boyd, Larry Haworth, Bill Haworth, and Charlie Whiteaker. The family will be at the home of Jim and Martha Keesee, 18337 Old Jonesboro Road, Abingdon, VA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.frostfuneralhome.com Edith Grant Whiteaker, age 89, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Grace Health Care. Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Abingdon is honored to serve the Whiteaker family. | Grant, Edith Maiden (I2162)
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| 849 | ABINGDON, Va. Paula Sharon Whiteaker, age 59, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1953, in Bristol, Va., a daughter of Fred L. Roberts and Pauline Roberts. She lived most of her life in Washington County, Va., and was a graduate of Central High School and Virginia Highlands Community College. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Roberts; and two grandsons, Justyn Whiteaker and Nathan Whiteaker. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Frank Whiteaker; her children, David and Brandi Whiteaker, Fred Whiteaker, Pam and Shelton Pittman, James Whiteaker, and Kimberly and Bryan Adams; her father, Fred L. Roberts; her grandchildren, Billy, Michael, and Jetti Whiteaker, Zachary Whiteaker, and Jared and Tori Adams; her siblings, Fred Roberts, Linda and George Johnson, Pam and Neil White, and Chris and Christina Mercer; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at 5 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 13 Heritage Dr., near Exit 7, Bristol, Va., with Bishop Jeff Bauserman officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will be Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Whiteaker Family Cemetery, off Old Jonesboro Road, near the family residence in Abingdon. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. | Roberts, Paula Sharon (I49796)
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| 850 | Abram Fulkerson was born on April 3, 1789 to James Fulkerson, who came from Pennsylvania to make his home in Washington County, Virginia. Abram married Margaret Laughlin Vance on 21 November 1815. They were the parents of James, Mary, Samuel, Harriet, Francis, Isaac, Catherine, and Abram. He died on October 2, 1859 in Washington County, Virginia. Abram Fulkerson was "an honored resident of Washington county through life". He served in the war of 1812, with rank of captain, and was a colonel in the Virginia militia. | Fulkerson, Abram (I60697)
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