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Matches 8,551 to 8,600 of 9,162
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| 8551 | Twin to Martha Caroline | Spears, Levi Green (I27887)
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| 8552 | Twin. | Richardson, Henry Edward 'Harry' (I9042)
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| 8553 | Twin. | Lowe, Mary Ethel (I6002)
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| 8554 | Twin. | Lowe, Martha E. (I5969)
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| 8555 | Twin. | Richardson, Judith H. (I31122)
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| 8556 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I82246)
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| 8557 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I82247)
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| 8558 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (45753856)
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| 8559 | U. Raymond "Ray" Church, 81, 324 H. Heaton Road, Elizabethton, died Thursday, October 12, 2006, in the Veterans Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina, after an extended illness. A native, of Avery County, N.C., he was a son of the late Wiley Charlton & Ellen Kathrine Bunton Church. Mr. Church had lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for 42 years before returning to Elizabethton in 2002. He was a retired Salesman. Mr. Church served in the United States Navy during World War II and the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Della Arney, Dorothy Campbell and Stella Church; and by three brothers: Luther, Howard and Gordie Church. His hobbies were playing the guitar and writing poetry. He was a member of the Beech Mountain Baptist Church. Survivors include Four Daughters & Two Sons-in-law, Janet and Paul Grewe, Tavernier, Fla., Carolyn and Rick Koole, Hudsonville, Mich., Jennifer K. Church and Courtney Church, both of Kalamazoo, Mich.; one brother and sister- in-law, Allen and Margie Church, Butler; one sister, Nell Church, Elizabethton; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Rick Koole and Pastor Dennis Church officiating. Graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home. Music will be provided by his niece, Denise Valentine, and nephew, Dwight Campbell. Military honors and pallbearers will be provided by the Tennessee National Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren. | Church, U. Raymond "Ray" (I48295)
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| 8560 | UNICOI - Alma Johnson Foster, age 80, of Unicoi, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a daughter of the Chester W. Johnson and Elizabeth Shelton Johnson. Alma retired from Siemens. She was a member of Marbleton Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Alma leaves behind to cherish her memories, one daughter, Melanie Noble and her husband Billy, three grandchildren: Donnise Wright, Natasha Holloway and her husband John, Damian Horton, eleven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and a very special family friend Ann Jackson. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, September 24, 2021 in the Evergreen Cemetery. Reverend Tim Broyles will officiate. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers | Johnson, Alma (I87620)
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| 8561 | UNICOI - Alma Shell, 84, of Unicoi went to be with the Lord in her heavenly home on December 29, 2022. She was born on October 2, 1938 in Unicoi, Tennessee to Elmer and Bertha Davis. She retired from Sprint Telephone Company and worked for several years in the Unicoi Child Care Center. Alma will lovingly be remembered by her family - Nieces Emily (Andy) Fletcher, Judy Slemons, Karen Walker; Nephews, Mark (Kimberly) Gage, Tony Slemons, Mike Buchanan; multiple great nieces and nephews and beloved cousins. Alma joins her beloved husband of 58 years, Lawrence Shell, in their eternal heavenly home. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Bertha Davis; sister and brother-in-law, Shelby and Wade Gage. She was an active member of Maranatha Tabernacle and loved serving the Lord and others through her prayers and countless meals and cakes she delivered throughout the community. Alma will always be remembered by her great love for others and putting their needs before her own. Alma's love for life and sense of humor drew children of all ages into her arms and to her table. A special thanks to the loving friends that have supported Alma - Shelley Bailey, Kortney Stump, Alice Miller, Bud and Mary Blankenship, David Penley, Jeff Miller, Lonnie Freeman and so many others. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM at Maranatha Tabernacle, Unicoi on Saturday, January 7, 2023 with Pastor E L Wheeler officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 PM prior to the service at the church. Alma will be buried immediately following the service at the Garland Cemetery in Limestone Cove. | Davis, Alma (30781124)
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| 8562 | UNICOI - Angela D. Rutter Sullins, 54, Unicoi, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was a native of Johnson City and was a daughter of the late Willard Sonny Rutter and Ginger Lou Harris Hoyle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Todd Chapman; her maternal grandparents, O.C. Harris and Elaine Harris; also her paternal grandparents, W.B. Rutter and Jane Rutter. Angie was a beautiful, loving mother, faithful wife, caring grandmother, and a wonderful friend. Her favorite vacations were spent at the beach, as well as any trips she got to take with her family. She loved listening to The Rolling Stones and other classic rock. Her favorite thing in the world was rooting for her son in all of his athletics. Angie was a Blue Devil to the core. Her love of her son was matched only by her adoration of her granddaughter. Angie’s greatest title was Grandmother. Some of the best of her final years were spent watching movies and cartoons with her granddaughter while painting fingers and toes together: she was the best and only customer at “Zaylah’s Salon”. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends alike; and she will never be forgotten. Finally united with her loving parents! Survivors include her husband, Robie Sullins Sr.; her son, Jonathan Clinton Sullins and wife, Sidney of Marshall, NC; a sister, Amy Rutter of Erwin; a granddaughter, Zaylah Jayne Sullins; a niece, Hannah Carter of Knoxville; a nephew, Matthew Pate of Marshall; her step-father, Robert Vance and wife, Christy of Erwin. Graveside service for Angela will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, (Historic Section). There will be no formal visitation. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. | Rutter, Angela D. (62770332)
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| 8563 | UNICOI - Bertie Lou Waldrop Hopson, age 83, of Unicoi, went home to be with the Lord on October, 15, 2018 at The Waters of Roan Highlands Nursing Home. She was a native of Carter County, TN. Bertie was the wife of 60 years to the late Jack Hopson where they lived on Marbleton Road in Unicoi. She was the daughter of the late Clifton and Pearl Wagner Waldrop of Watauga. Bertie loved her family dearly and always made holidays special with her cooking. She loved going to church at Green Pine Baptist and her favorite song was Amazing Grace. Her favorite things to do was gardening in her beautiful flowers and feeding the squirrels and deer in her yard. She will greatly be missed by all those who had the privilege to know her. In addition to her parents and her late husband, Bertie is preceded in death by a great grandson Gavin Hopson, great granddaughter, Paislee Gouge, a brother Clifton Junior Waldrop, sisters Angeline Head of Elizabethton and Linda Sue Merritt of North Carolina. Bertie Lou Waldrop Hopson has left behind to cherish her memory: Sons: Tony Ray Hopson and wife, Helen of Elizabethton, Danny Hopson of Unicoi; Sisters: Mabel Zabel of Kentucky, Zella Mae Price of Ohio, Dorothy Bolin of Kentucky, Lovella Brummitt of Johnson City, TN, Opal Porch of Johnson City, TN, Pauletta Carpenter of Elizabethton, TN, Trudy Key of Telford, TN; Brother: Donald David Waldrop; 7 Grandchildren: Bobby, Jeremiah, Kris, Racheal, Dani Jo, Tony Jr., and Sydney; 9 Great Grandchildren. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Bertie Lou Waldrop Hopson in a funeral service to be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 18, 2018 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Jack Dykes and Reverend Dallas Greg will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 18, 2018 and will continue until service time in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. A committal service will be held in Roselawn Memory Gardens immediately following the funeral service on Thursday. Those serving as active pallbearers will be Tony Hopson, Danny Hopson, Kris Hopson, Tony Hopson, Jr., George Atkin, and Dakota Gouge. | Waldrop, Birtie Lou (I68240)
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| 8564 | UNICOI - Betty Ann McCurry Garland, 95, of Unicoi, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Unicoi, daughter of the late Levi and Mary Jane Buckner McCurry. Betty was a member of the Unicoi Free Will Baptist Church. She was also involved in the Ladies Aid, the Ladies Auxillary and Sewing 4 Souls. Betty was a retired inspector for Baxter Pharmaceuticals. In addition to her parents, her husband, Stewart Garland, a daughter, Carol P. Garland, a grandson, Brian Barron and all of her siblings had preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory, her children, Judith “Judy” Adams, Rudy S. (Celesta) Garland, Dean G. Garland, Gene L. (Annette) Garland, Marijane (Red, dec.) and Doug A. (Renee’) Garland; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; many dear friends at Governor’s Bend Assisted Living Center and a special friend Georgia. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. There is a graveside service scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm under the direction of Garland James. Family and friends are asked to assemble by 12:50 pm at the Roselawn Memory Gardens. | McCurry, Betty Ann (I88417)
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| 8565 | UNICOI - Beulah Frances Tipton Bryant, age 93, Unicoi, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Wednesday, May 03, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi and daughter of the late Ben and Sally Puttman Tipton. Beulah loved the Lord with all her heart, and she was a lifelong member of Marbleton Freewill Baptist Church. She loved attending church, praying, and reading her Bible. Beulah retired from Thomas Industries. After her retirement, she was a Cook at Maple Grove Restaurant for twenty years. Beulah enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Bryant; two grandsons: Chad Vance and Luc Vance; two sons-in-law: Keith Booth and Jerry Vance; two brothers and six sisters. Beulah leaves behind to cherish many special memories, her five children: Wanda Vance, Sharon Gardner (Roger), Teresa Thomas, Connie Booth, and Rick McInturff (Angie), all of Unicoi; two sisters: Hazel Carver and Beatrice Bryant (Harvey), all of Unicoi; six grandchildren: Tara Higgins (Scott), Ryan Cradick (LeAnn), Amy Hensley (Donnie), Brandy Brinkley (Nathan), Justin Booth (Dasha), and Cody McInturff; seventeen great-grandchildren: Hunter, Shian, Maddie, Noah, Kynlee, Dylan, Logan, Colt, Bailey, Haylee, Hayden, Addie, Piper, Ben, Dawson, Landon and Riley; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 07, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Broyles will officiate Beulah’s 2:00 p.m. funeral service. Interment will follow in McInturff Cemetery. Family will serve as pallbearers. | Tipton, Beulah Frances (5065056)
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| 8566 | UNICOI - Blake Daniel Tolley, 90, of Unicoi passed away Thursday February 15, 2018 in Lakebridge Health Care of Johnson City. He was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Eli Joseph Tolley and Minnie Byrd Tolley. Mr. Tolley was a long time member of the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church in Hampton. He retired from North American Rayon after 48 years. Mr. Tolley was a U.S. Army veteran having served his country during World War II and later spent many years in the Army National Guard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elsie Guinn Tolley in 2015; a son, Raymond Tolley; two sisters, Nellie Tolley and Lurla Bailey; six brothers, Roy, Lloyd, Lawrence, George, Lewis and Robert Tolley; two grandsons, Raymond B. Tolley Jr. and Tommy Joe Tolley; a granddaughter, Stacy Yarber; a great-grandson, T.J. Yarber. Survivors include a son, Bruce Tolley and his wife, Goldie of Johnson City; two daughters, Margaret Gregg and husband, Dallas of Unicoi and Phyllis Tolley of Unicoi; a special friend, Tom Landingham of Unicoi; two brothers, Ray Tolley of Hampton and Donald Tolley and wife, Anna of Johnson City; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service for Mr. Tolley will be conducted at 7:00 PM Sunday, February 18, 2018 in the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church in Hampton with Rev. Dallas Gregg, Pastor Gary Whitehead and Rev. Lester Simerly officiating. Special music will be provided by the Fairview Church Choir, Stevens Family and Steven Nelson. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Other times at the home of Dallas and Margaret Gregg, 1008 Marbleton Road, Unicoi. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, February 19, 2018 with Rev. Donnie Harris officiating and singing and Military Honors provided by Carter County Honor Guard Detail in the Guinn Cemetery, Hampton. Active pallbearers will be Dwight Gregg, B.J. Tolley, Joe Tolley, David Tolley, Anthony Gregg, Holden Tolley, Jerry Gill and Steve Nelson. Honorary Pallbearers will be his great-grandsons, nephews, David Cigaro, Calab Arrwood, River Gill, Eli Nelson, John and Ben Tolley, Cade Wilcox, and a special friend, Rev. Ed Davis. | Tolley, Blake Daniel (I15576)
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| 8567 | UNICOI - Brenda Kay Hoilman, age 60, passed away on September 11, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born and raised in Erwin, TN. Brenda was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved her precious dog Toby, hummingbirds, and the University of Tennessee Volunteers. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs., Ronald Lewis Hoilman; and her brother Mike Hoilman. She will be remembered as a shining light to those of us that knew her in the community. Brenda's close friends, Nick and Kelly Senn, are planning a Celebration of Life service in her honor.. | Hoilman, Brenda Kay (I76762)
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| 8568 | UNICOI - Charlotte “Shirley” Phillips Fender, 86, of Unicoi, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County. She was the daughter of the late Vaughn and Mamie Treadway Phillips. Shirley was a member of Marbleton Free Will Baptist Church. She co-owned R&M Electrics. Shirley loved her little dog, Sugar. She is preceded in death by her husband, Conley Fender; siblings, Janice Castle, Billy Phillips, Jimmy Phillips, Doyle Phillips, Michael (Bobby) Phillips. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Katherine L. Miller; sister, Joyce Simmons. The family would like to thank everyone that volunteered their love and support. A special thanks to friends and family for the great care they provided to both Shirley and the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Marbleton Free Will Baptist Church, 1703 Marbleton Rd. Unicoi, TN 37692 or the Unicoi County Animal Shelter, 185 N. Industrial Drive, Erwin TN 37650. An entombment service for Charlotte “Shirley” Phillips Fender will be conducted at 12 pm Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in the Roselawn Memorial Park with Rev. Kenneth Grindstaff officiating. | Phillips, Charlotte (48268847)
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| 8569 | UNICOI - Clyde William Garland, 96, Unicoi, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Center on Aging and Health, Erwin. He was born September 10, 1924 in Mitchell County, North Carolina to the late T.L. & Mary Garland. Clyde had lived in Unicoi County for a number of years. He was a retired Millwright. Clyde loved camping, farming, fishing and his cattle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Helen Gouge Garland who passed away July 28, 2015, by three brothers: Lee, Fletcher and Claude Garland and a sister: Thelma Hoilman. He was a member of the Penecostal Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Survivors include his sons: Michael E. (Melanie) Garland, Unicoi and Daniel R. Garland, Johnson City. His Sister-In-Law: Irene Garland, Bakersville, NC.. Several Nieces & Nephews. Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Roselawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Michael Peterson officiating. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Tueday will be: Todd Davis, Seth Garland, Tim Queen, Tanner Queen, Mike Hubbard and Mark Hubbard. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Unicoi County Animal Shelter. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to Ann Hoilman, Bob Gouge and Paul Vance. | Garland, Clyde William (I81736)
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| 8570 | UNICOI - Danny Ray Julian, 71, of Unicoi, formerly of Elizabethton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was a native of Roan Mountain and son of the late Norman E. and Ruth Evelyn Garland Julian. Danny proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, serving two tours in Vietnam. He was formerly co-owner of The Down Home Eclectic Music Room in Johnson City. Those left to cherish Danny's memory include his brother, James "Jim" Lynn Julian, and numerous friends who called and visited during his illness. A special thank you goes out to the staff of Caris Hospice, especially Zonya and Barbara. | Julian, Danny Ray (I67186)
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| 8571 | UNICOI - Debby (Trivett) Preston, age 68, of Unicoi, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at her home. A native of Kingsport, Debby is a daughter of the late Stanley C. and Mary Lou (Routh) Trivett. She was an ETSU alumnus, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Debby carried a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Communication and won the 1976 Bicentennial Youth Debate. She was a local television star, and worked for WKPT Radio and TV. Debby worked for Eselor Corporation, located in Paris, France, including Playboy and Christian Dior, and for Cartier Eye Ware as a Fashion Consultant and Sales Rep for 25 years. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with her family. Debby (Trivett) Preston has left behind to cherish her memory: Husband: Richard G. Preston, of Erwin; Son: Chad Preston, of the home; Sister: Jane Trivett-Presley and spouse, Chrisal, of Abingdon, VA. | Trivette, Debby (I82929)
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| 8572 | UNICOI - Diane McLaughlin, age 62, Unicoi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late Pat and Jim Edney. Diane was a Teacher at the Unicoi County Head Start Program for twelve years. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and she helped start the Thanksgiving Food Box Program. Diane enjoyed shopping trips with her family, going out to eat and she loved her furry friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Mamaw Linville, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Survivors include her husband of twenty-seven years, Joel McLaughlin; one daughter, Rachel Hendricks (Nate), Erwin; two grandchildren: Eli Hendricks and Danika Hendricks; one brother, Chad Edney (Tina), Unicoi; one sister, Shirley Lane (Byrd), Erwin; her little dog, Angel; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Faith Baptist Church. Pastor Todd McLaughlin and Pastor Darrell Broome will officiate the 7:00 PM funeral service. Committal will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday in the Peterson Family Cemetery. | Edney, Diane (I84691)
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| 8573 | UNICOI - Dixie Lee Yelton Hoilman, age 80, Unicoi, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 9, 2021. She was a native of Bakersville, North Carolina and a daughter of the late Wes and Pearl Forbes Yelton. Dixie moved to Unicoi County with her family in 1962. She was a member of Unicoi Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church in Erwin with her late son, Mike. Dixie loved working for Mahoney’s Outdoor Recreation Department. She started the Women in the Wilderness Program where she taught women how to backpack, hike trails, mountain climb and camp. Dixie and her late husband, Fred hiked from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail. Dixie and Fred enjoyed many adventurous hiking trips all over the United States and Canada including a trip to Alaska. She was an excellent cook, and she made the best apple butter in Unicoi County. Dixie enjoyed growing and tending her garden, as well as canning. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Dixie will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Fred Hoilman; one son, Michael D. Hoilman; four brothers and four sisters. Survivors include one son, Jeff Hoilman (Diane), Chattanooga; one daughter, Kathie Hoilman, Unicoi; five grandchildren: Brandon Lewis, Sarah Whicker, Madison Hoilman (Ryan Lingerfelt), Elizabeth Hoilman and Caitlin Hoilman; three great grandchildren: Colt Lewis, Ethan Lewis and Charlie Moore; one sister, Ann Melton, Aiken, S.C.; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the hour of service on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Garry Edwards will officiate the 1:00 P.M. funeral service. Music will be provided by Chaplain Karl Gasser and Larry Pate. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. | Yelton, Dixie Lee (I84715)
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| 8574 | UNICOI - Edith Mae Street, age 80, of Foxhounds Hills Circle, Unicoi, TN went home to be with the Lord August 5, 2018. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a daughter of the late Bristoe and Ethel Stanley Yelton. She was previously employed by Szolds and Bergners Department Stores in Illinois. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Erwin, TN. Survivors include: one daughter; Debbie Kay Wilson, of Decatur, Illinois, one son; Ted J. Street (Pamela), of Unicoi, TN, two sisters; Marie Morgan and Shelby Jean Street, both of Bakersville, NC, four grandchildren; Courtney Johnson, Brittnay Johnson, Jay Johnson, and Meagan Street Bower, and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents by: her husband; Ted Street, two brothers; George and James Yelton, and one sister; Juanita Shuffler. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 4:00PM in Calvary Baptist Church (Erwin TN), with David Crutchfield officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. | Yelton, Edith Mae (I55491)
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| 8575 | UNICOI - Ernest Snyder, age 95, of Unicoi, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at his home. Ernest is a native of Butler and a son of the late John and Daisy (Pierce) Snyder. He is a member of First Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, Trustee and Treasurer. Ernest was an Accounting Clerk with the railroad until he retired. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of Centennial Lodge # 491 in Erwin. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed woodworking, gardening and cooking and was very devoted to his family, country and God. In addition to his parents, Ernest is preceded in death by ten siblings and three grandchildren. Ernest Snyder has left behind to cherish his memory: Wife: Doris Snyder, of Unicoi; Sons: Ronnie Snyder and wife, Janie, of Unicoi, Terry Snyder and wife, Laura, of Marietta, GA; Daughter: Delores Chaffin, of Johnson City; Grandchildren: Lisa, Debbie, Vickie, Angela, Clinton and Sarah; Several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family would like to offer a special thank you to all of those who showed their care and support during his time of illness. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Ernest Snyder in a funeral service to begin at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 27, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Erwin. Dr. Ray Sorrells will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 PM and continue until service time on Friday. A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Roselawn Memory Gardens. | Snyder, Ernest (I54868)
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| 8576 | UNICOI - Esther Charlene Church, age 83, Unicoi, with faith and trust in Jesus, departed on a journey and left the cares of this life behind her on Friday, December 10, 2021, while she was surrounded by her family at her home. We are sad to see her go because she gave her family constant love and understanding, always keeping us anchored. She was born August 30,1938, starting life in a barn converted into a house. Esther is a daughter of the late Samuel Eugene McLaughlin and Rachael Linville McLaughlin. She lived most of her life less than a mile away from her birthplace. Esther was successful in helping to provide for her family through hard work and long hours. First, as the wife of a farmer who worked at other jobs, making it necessary for her to be in the fields from daylight until dark while cooking for the family and keeping up with two sons. Then, as one of the original four owners of Jones & Church Farms, where she was integral in getting the operation up and running; working in the greenhouse, planting in the field, working on the grading line at the packing house, doing payroll, and countless other things that would come up almost daily in the early years. She never stopped trying to improve herself earning an Associate’s Degree in Accounting when she was in her mid-40’s, working at Texas Instruments (later Siemens), while still working part-time with the farm operation. Never one to equate money with success, she said she was happiest when she was living day to day with very little cash in her pocket and pinching pennies in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She urged her sons to live life to its fullest stressing education, the one thing no one can take away from you, and following their dreams. She paid for her grandchildren’s education so their dreams could have a solid foundation and sent them on adventures all over the world. Even so, those same grandchildren’s best memories were in her front yard or every Friday night at her house which became known as mamaw’s night. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Rosalie who died as an infant, Violet Garrison, and Opal Bennett; one brother Roy Moody McLaughlin. She is survived by two sons: Michael Church (Rosaelia), and Gregory Church (Amy); five grandchildren: Samuel Church (Ellen), Joshua Church, Lacy Church, Carina Church, and Caleb Church; one sister, Jewel Stewart; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. in the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jeremy Dykes will officiate the 7:00 P.M. funeral service. Committal will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 16, 2021, in the Roselawn Memory Gardens. | McLaughlin, Esther Charlene (I89401)
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| 8577 | UNICOI - George A. Ritchie, age 84, Unicoi, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a son of the late John K. and Hattie Love Ritchie. George was born and raised in Stoney Creek but had lived in Unicoi most of his life. He was a 1955 graduate of Unaka High School where he played basketball and was known as Mr. Unaka or Hopper. He also attended Milligan College where he was the high jump champion. George was in US Army Reserves attending boot camp in Fort Jackson, SC. George retired from Flav-O-Rich Dairy after thirty years of service. He was a member of the Unicoi Masonic Lodge # 681, Unicoi Shrine Club, Unicoi Ruritan Club, Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society, and served as the election commissioner in Unicoi for many years. He enjoyed watching his grandsons play ball and was known to many as “Daddy George”. George was a faithful member of Unicoi United Methodist Church where he belonged to the New Beginnings Sunday School Class and sang in the choir. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Bill, Gebe, and Gene Ritchie; two sisters: Mary Lou Scott and Linda Littleton. George leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Nancy Seward Ritchie; two daughters: Ronda Simpson and husband, Rob, Sharon Slagle and husband, Donnie; three grandchildren: Connor Simpson, Clay Simpson, Lucas Slagle; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: Randall and Gail Seward, Joann Ritchie; many special nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Unicoi United Methodist Church New Life Center. Funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM. Dr. Mike Pinner will officiate. Pallbearers will be Connor Simpson, Clay Simpson, Lucas Slagle, Steve Scott, David Scott, Mike Scott, and Bart Ritchie. Committal service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton. | Ritchie, George Arliss (I79601)
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| 8578 | UNICOI - Grace Ann Gouge, 80, Unicoi went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 22, 2018 at her residence. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC and was a daughter of the late Earl and Nada Street Harrell. Her name describes her well for grace is one of the things she will be remembered for. Her angelic smile and kind, sweet voice will be missed by her family and friends. Grace was a CNA at Appalachian Christian Village and was a homemaker for her sons and some of her grandchildren. She was a loving wife to her husband of 65 years who passed away October of 2017. Grace loved listening to gospel songs and loved the Lord and reading her bible. She was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Bakersville, NC. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Gouge; an infant son, Lenny Gouge; three sisters, Hazel Lewis, Nancy Bea Gibson and Iva Jean Gouge; two brothers, A.J. Harrell and Don Harrell; two sisters-in-law, Mabel Cook and Helen Garland. Survivors include two sons, Shane Gouge and wife, Melissa of Elizabethton and Shannon Gouge and wife, Regina of Johnson City; three grandchildren, Gabe and Cody Gouge and Lashanda Gouge-Saldana; five great-grandchildren, William Laws, Korbin Gouge, Gabriel, Abigail and Allie Laws; her sisters-in-law, Mima Jean Taylor, Wanda, Katherine, Jewell, Yvonne and Marzella; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Grace will be conducted at 3:00 PM Friday, April 27, 2018 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Rev. Edward Davis officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the service hour. Private entombment will follow in Monte Vista Memorial Gardens. | Harrell, Grace Ann (I64345)
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| 8579 | UNICOI - Helen “Paulette” Watts, 72, of Unicoi crossed over Jordan to sing with the angels Saturday April 1st, 2023, after passing away unexpectedly at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Deeston and Bernice Braswell. She retired from the Unicoi County School system after 20 plus years of service. Paulette was a lifelong, devout Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith. Her favorite activities included growing dazzling flowers of all kinds, shopping until her daughter couldn’t shop anymore at her favorite outlets in Boone, Pigeon Forge and Asheville, preparing amazing foods for her family to enjoy especially meatloaf, roast, deviled eggs, and her fresh garden corn, canning foods from the garden with her husband, singing religious and Christmas songs with her granddaughter especially in the car, going out to eat and taking road trips with her daughter and son in law because she never knew where she would end up, and most of all spending time with her family. In the 90’s Paulette was part of the Heavenly Echoes singing group made up of some of her best friends, Charlotte Clark and Carol McKinney. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandma. Helen Paulette Watts leaves behind to cherish her memory; her husband, Daniel Steve Watts of Unicoi, her daughter, Stephanie Paulins and husband, Jeremy of Unicoi; granddaughter, Caitlin Paulins of Unicoi, great aunt Phyllis Kirkpatrick of Elizabethton; many cousins, brother and sister in-laws, nephews, nieces, a special friend since elementary school, Darlene Price, and her beloved cat Molly. The family will greatly miss her, and a void will be there forever. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Funeral services for Paulette will be conducted at 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Valley Funeral Home, 1045 N. Main Avenue with Rev, Dexter Brummitt officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Evergreen Cemetery, Erwin. Pallbearers will include family and friends. | Braswell, Helen Paulette (7787792)
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| 8580 | UNICOI - Imojean “Jean” Roberts, age 85, Unicoi, passed away Monday March 1, 2021 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Dewey and Myrtle Whittimore McInturff. Jean was a native of Unicoi County, but had lived forty years in Johnson City before returning to Unicoi. She was a retired certified dental assistant. Jean was of the Freewill Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: J. Fred McInturff, J.D. “Dave” McInturff, J.B. “Bob” McInturff; four sisters: Mary McInturff Nelson, Thelma McInturff Ray, Dot McInturff, Viola McInturff Barcel; one nephew, Steve McInturff; two great nephews: Chad Vance and Luc Vance; one great niece, Megan Hulse. Jean leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters: Angela Roberts and Donna Gibbs; one granddaughter, Shanna Gibbs; three sisters: Peggy Johnson (Johnny) of Unicoi, Kathy Reavey (Mike) of Crowley, TX, Val Robinson (Rich) of Gettysburg, PA; five nephews: Mike Barcel, Scott McInturff, Rick McInturff, Sean Reavey, Chris Robinson; eight nieces: Sharon Gardner, Wanda Vance, Teresa Phillips, Connie Booth, Kathy McInturff, Robin Johnson, Cindy Jordan, Ashley Barcel; several great nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday March 5, 2021 in the McInturff-Barnett Cemetery. Rev. Tim Broyles will officiate. Family will serve as pallbearers. | McInturff, Imojean (I81381)
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| 8581 | UNICOI - Jack Arnold Jones, 93, Unicoi, passed away peacefully in his sleep following a short illness at Governor's Bend Retirement and Assisted Living in Erwin, TN, Saturday morning, June 11, 2022. Mr. Jones was born on September 23, 1928, in Unicoi, TN to the late Mack Jones and Mabel McInturff Jones Renfro. Mr. Jones was a graduate of Unicoi Co. High School and lived in Johnson City, TN before returning to Unicoi in 1991 to enjoy retirement on the golf course at Buffalo Valley. He retired as Vice President in charge of sales after 45 years of service to Summers Hardware. Mr. Jones proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army from November 1950 to October 1956. Jack was a faithful member of Unicoi United Methodist Church. Along with being an avid golfer, he had a passion for the University of Tennessee football and basketball programs. He also loved everything NASCAR. He traveled with Issy to many countries around the globe where they enjoyed all the different culture and beauty this world has to offer. In addition to his parents Jack was preceded in death by one sister, Shelby Leedy and husband Sam Leedy; one brother, Johnny Jones and stepfather, Richard Renfro. Those left to cherish the memory of Mr. Jones are his beautiful loving wife of 67 years, Isabella Crowder Jones, his son Scott Jones and longtime partner Wendy Fox; sister-in-law Kathy Jones; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends in the main sanctuary at Unicoi United Methodist Church, Thursday June 16, 2022, from 5pm to 7pm with services to follow. Graveside services will be held Friday, June 17, 2022, at 11am. Those who wish to join the family are asked to meet at Shepherd Glenn, 220 Swingle Rd., Unicoi, TN at 10:50am after which Mr. Jones will be laid to rest in Swingle Cemetery. Officiating the services will be Rev. Mike Pinner and Rev. Garland James. Honorary pallbearers for Mr. Jones include Kevin McInturff, Donald Simerly, Buddy Jones, Dennis Ingram, Doug Henry, Dewitt Ingram, Ray McInturff, Randall Seward, TK McInturff, Rocky McInturff, Allan McInturff, Anthony McInturff, Ed Lingerfelt, Wayne Lingerfelt, Michael Marshall, George Marshall, Bill Beales, Gary Crowder, Larry Good, Mark Crowder, Jeff Crowder, Carl Jones, George Jones, Dewitt Simerly, David Simerly as well as other family members. | Jones, Jack Arnold (94855800)
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| 8582 | UNICOI - John C. "Johnny" Hampton, age 84, of Unicoi, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Johnny was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Leonard and Mary Nave Hampton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Ray Hampton, Roy Hampton, Samuel Hampton and Paul Hampton; and three sisters, Ethel Hampton, Orlia Harrison and Ella Mae Miller. Johnny was the former owner and operator of John's Barber Shop in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a United States Army veteran, having served his country proudly in the Korean Conflict. Johnny was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Unicoi Masonic Lodge #681 F&AM and he was a member of Grace Methodist Church of Erwin. He loved to garden, golf, loved his church and being with his children and his church family. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving and devoted wife, Barbara Hampton, of the home; two sons, Terry L. Hampton and wife Kristin, of Gray, Tennessee and Chuck Hampton and wife Joyce, of Ranson, West Virginia; four grandchildren, Jason Hampton, of Gray, Jennifer Hampton, of Gray, Lindsey Sederstrom, of Stephen City, VA and Chelsea Hampton, of Hagerstown, Maryland; three great grandchildren, Ethan Abramot, Tristan Abramot and Oliver Sederstrom; two brothers, Earl Hampton, of Johnson City and Jerry Hampton and wife Sandy, of Knoxville, Tennessee. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, also survive. A service to honor the life of John C. "Johnny" Hampton will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Garland James and Mr. Tony Hoss, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday. The graveside and inurnment will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Mountain Home National Cemetery (In the new section of the VA cemetery). Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. Garland James, Herschel and Barbara Scalf, Anthony and Karen Lyons, Rob and Kathy Perry, Steve and Carol McGill and Brenda and Bill Brown. | Hampton, John C. (I70168)
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| 8583 | UNICOI - Johnny Fred Saylor Jr., age 63, of Unicoi, Tennessee passed away January 6th, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Johnny was the son of the late Johnny F. Saylor Sr and Jewell Saylor. He was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. Johnny is survived by his wife Jan, three sons Jacob, Joseph, Joshua, and their families, as well as two sisters Rosemary Thompson and Leisa Walters. Funeral services will be conducted at Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church in Gray, Tennessee on Monday January 9th 2023 from 5:00pm-6:00pm. The family requests donations to be made to the Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church Cancer Ministry. | Saylor, Johnny Fred Jr. (90960107)
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| 8584 | UNICOI - Kathy Callahan, age 64, Unicoi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 12, 2021 while she was surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Yancey County and a daughter of the late Reverend Ebb and Eddie Letterman Wheeler. Kathy lived most of her life in Unicoi County. She was a homemaker. Kathy was a member of Marbleton Freewill Baptist Church. She loved the Lord with all her heart, and she loved her church family. Meme cherished her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Kathy surrounded herself with family photos, she was especially proud of all her grandchildren’s pictures. She was an excellent cook and meticulously tended to all her house plants. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Callahan; one brother, Adam Wheeler; three sisters: Wanda Cooper, Margaret Morrow and Evelyn Shepherd. Kathy leaves behind to cherish her beloved memories, two children: Adam Clouse, Erwin and Tina Edney (Chad), Unicoi; three grandchildren: Chandra Edney, Drew Edney and Tyler Clouse; one brother, E.L. Wheeler (Queenie), Erwin; four sisters: Sally Cole (Calvin), Weaverville, Faith Higgins, Erwin, Lida Gill, Greeneville, SC and Henrietta Anderson, Mars Hill; Special friends: Larry and Nora King, Kim Lloyd, Ethan and Dakota Gouge, who were first to call Kathy, Meme; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 16, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Marbleton Freewill Baptist Church. Pastor Tim Broyles, Pastor Willie Morrow and Reverend Pete Lloyd will officiate the 7:00 P.M. funeral service. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday in the Mill Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Drew Edney, Tyler Clouse, Ethan Gouge, Dakota Gouge, L.J. Mitchell, Adam Clouse and Chad Edney. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 A.M. to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Avalon Hospice, Krista, Brittany, Dr. Miller and his staff for all the loving care given to Kathy and her family. | Wheeler, Kathy (I85764)
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| 8585 | UNICOI - Lawrence Shell, 91, of Unicoi went to be with the Lord in his heavenly home on August 10, 2019 with his devoted wife never leaving his side. He was born on June 5, 1928 in Unicoi, Tennessee to David and Martha Miller Shell. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean War. He retired from CSX Transportation and Unicoi County School system. Lawrence will be lovingly and forever remembered by his wife of 58 years, Alma Davis Shell; Sister-in-laws Eloise Shell and Shelby Gage; Nieces, Judy Slemons, Karen Walker, Emily (Andy) Fletcher; Nephews, Randy Shell, Tony (Lisa) Slemons, Mike Buchanan, Mark (Kimberly) Gage; multiple great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Martha Shell; sisters, Mary Slemons, Gertrude Rice, Ruth Buchanan; brothers, Harry Shell, Lester Shell, Bernie Shell and Floyd Shell. He was an active member of Redeemed Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and song leader and attended Marantha Tabernacle. He loved servng the Lord and his pastors were faithful in ministering to him and his family, Sylvan Mullins and E. L. Wheeler. Through his life of service, many other pastors have been a blessing to him including Bruce Teare, Brad Davis and Jim Bishop. He and his wife, Alma, loved others and found great joy in helping those around them. A special thanks to the loving friends and caregivers that have supported Lawrence and Alma - Shelley and Kourtney Bailey, Alice Miller, Bud and Mary Blankenship, David Penley, Richard Smith and especially, Debra Uncapher for her great care of Lawrence plus the entire Health and Home Care Family of Erwin for their endless support of both Lawrence and Alma. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 PM at Limestone Cove Methodist Church on Thursday, August 15, 2019 with Pastors Mullins and Wheeler officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM prior to the service at the church. Lawrence will be buried with military honors on Friday morning at 11am at the Garland Cemetery in Limestone Cove. | Shell, Orlen Lawrence (I66388)
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| 8586 | UNICOI - Lee Campbell, 94, Unicoi, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday morning, December 29, 2021. Lee was a native of Unicoi and was a son of the late Jack and Dora Gouge Campbell. Part of the Greatest Generation, he proudly served in the Navy during WWII. However, most will remember him by his kindness that touched so many lives and his unmatched love for friends, family, and church. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Sluder Campbell, daughter, Ginger Campbell, brother, Fred Campbell, sister, Trula Cooper. Left to cherish his memory are son, Richard Dale Campbell and wife Verdia; daughter, Donna Campbell Carr; sister, Geraldine Pivette; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; special friends include, Tom Landingham and Georgia Ameigh, his “puzzle buddy”. The funeral service for Lee will be held Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave. Johnson City, TN 37601, with Pastor Eddie Blazer, officiating. The family will receive prior to the service from 5:00-6:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home. Those planning to attend are reminded to please wear a protective mask or face covering, and continue to practice appropriate social distancing. The graveside committal service will be conducted Monday, January 3, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in Roselawn Memorial Park, 3033 S. Roan St. Johnson City, TN 37601, with pallbearers chosen from friends and family. | Campbell, Vernon Lee (I89743)
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| 8587 | UNICOI - Linda Joan Campbell, age 78, of Unicoi, TN went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 5, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Oliver Garland and Madgie Hyder Gilbert. She graduated from Unicoi County High School in 1962. Linda was a faithful Pastor’s wife to Rev. Bobby Campbell for 49 years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and husband. “A woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the fruit of her own hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates” (Proverbs 31:30-31) In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Bobby Lee Campbell; sister, Betty Moody. Those left to cherish her memory include husband, Rev. Bobby Campbell of 56 years; grandchildren, Makayla Campbell of Gray, Noah and Dylan Campbell of Unicoi; daughter-in-law, Melissa Campbell Haun of Unicoi; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Janice Campbell of Bakersville, NC. Active pallbearers will be Noah Campbell, Dylan Campbell, Quentin Arnold, Rick Hyder, Ronald Hyder. Honorary pallbearer will be Roger Campbell. The family of Linda Joan Campbell will receive friends from 5 pm till 7pm on Wednesday August 10th, 2022. The funeral service will follow with, Rev. John L. Stockton; Rev. Terry Jones and Rev. Randy English presiding. Singing will be performed by singers from Morgans Branch Freewill Baptist Church. The graveside committal service will be conducted at 10:00 am on Thursday August 11th 2022, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. | Garland, Linda Joan (32494210)
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| 8588 | UNICOI - Mack Cook, age 97 of Unicoi, TN passed away on Friday June 17, 2022 at the Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville, TN. He loved old cars, especially Fords. Before discovering his love for the building industry, Mack was in the sawmill business. Later he started Cook Brothers Building Company with his family. They all joked “he was the brains of the operation.” Mack was of the Apostolic Faith. He is remembered as a kind, loving, and very giving person. Mack is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Charlie Roosevelt Cook and wife, Carrie Estella Gouge Cook, his 1st wife Cora Evelyn Newton Cook, and his 2nd wife, Barbara Scott Cook. He also is preceded in death by his only son Warrant officer, Donald Richard Cook, (KIA) Vietnam 1970, brother, Rev. Dallas Cook and his wife Mabel, sisters, Argie Lee Rachel Williams, and brother – in – law Garner Williams. Mack is survived by his sister, Betty McCool and her husband Bishop Billy D. McCool, several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. The Cook family welcomes friends to join them at Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E Watauga Ave. Johnson City, TN. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 for Mack’s visitation from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. A celebration of life will begin at 7:00 pm with Bishop Billy McCool officiating, assisted by Pastor Mark McCool. Friends and family will gather for the committal and interment at Evergreen Cemetery. | Cook, Mack Donald (13495623)
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| 8589 | UNICOI - Martha Bunton Query, 88, of Unicoi, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Unicoi County Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Buntontown in 1927 to Frank and Pearl Burton Bunton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Query of Maroa, IL and by her siblings, Scott Bunton, Asa Bunton, Lois Phyllis Bunton and Dwight Bunton. Mrs. Query taught school beginning in Puerto Rico in 1949 and continued to teach until 2007, substituting after retiring as a full-time teacher in 1984. She was active in church work, Daughters of the American Revolution and the National League of American Penwomen, as long as she was able. She a world traveler who enjoyed square dancing at the Johnson County Square Dancer's. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her sister, Elma Ruth Stanton, Butler; a brother, Raymond Bunton, Tallahassee, FL; two step-sons; several step-grandchildren; three nieces, Lois B. Shults-Davis, Unicoi; Cathy Alesa Bunton, Elizabethton; Debbie Bunton Mims, Woodbine, GA; three nephews, Scotty Jack Bunton, Elizabethton; Dean Bunton, Greg Bunton, as well as several cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Query will be conducted on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with her family officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:30 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday prior to the service. A graveside service and interment service will be conducted on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 3:30 PM in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Johnson County. Active pallbearers will be Kenneth Grant Shults, Joe Shults, Scott Shults, Mike Davis, Larry Nave and Scott Bunton. Honorary pallbearers will be her students and classmates. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet the family at the funeral home at 2:30 PM on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. | Bunton, Martha (I45290)
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| 8590 | UNICOI - Mary Naomi "Moma Crackerbee" Guinn McInturff, age 87, Unicoi passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late George and Minta Foster Guinn. Naomi was owner and operator of Crackerbees in Unicoi for many, many years. She loved running her business where she always enjoyed talking with friends, and making new friends as well. Naomi was known to most of her customers as Moma Crackerbee. She was a member of Unicoi United Methodist Church where she was actively involved for more than fifty years. Over those years, Naomi served as Youth Leader, Choir Director, Choir Member and Sunday School Teacher. She loved her church and her church family, and they loved her as well. Naomi was always very involved in her community and she loved her community. She was known for her generous, giving heart. Naomi was a wonderful cook and well known for her absolutely delicious chocolate pies and banana pudding. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Naomi grew beautiful flowers and enjoyed working in her flower garden. In addition to her parents, Naomi was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-seven years, Kenneth McInturff; three brothers: George, John and Kyle Guinn; one sister, Nila Pugh; grandson, Shepherd McInturff; great grandson, Samuel Rice and daughter-in-law, Lisa McInturff. She leaves behind to cherish many wonderful memories, two sons: Terry Kent McInturff, Kevin McInturff and wife, Susan; one daughter, Connie Rice and husband, Mike; one sister, Valdine Wadsworth, all of Unicoi; eight grandchildren: Aaron McInturff, Allon McInturff, Robert Rice and wife, Tiffany, Matthew Rice and wife, Jamie, Mary Glauer and husband, Seth, Jenny Rice and husband, Eric, Andrew McInturff; eleven great grandchildren: Ethan McInturff, Kaleigh and Alysa Wilson, Emily Rice, Lela Rice, Beau Rice, Mason & Abby Hemphill, Nila Rice, Henry Rice and soon to be born, Ira Jake Glauer; brother-in-law: Chester McInturff; sisters-in-law: Maureen Guinn and Hazel Berry; several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P. M. on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Shepherd's Glen which is located just below Swingle Cemetery. Reverend Todd Adams and Reverend Mike Pinner will officiate. Pallbearers will be Aaron McInturff, Allon McInturff, Ethan McInturff, Robert Rice, Matthew Rice, Andrew McInturff, Seth Glauer, Matthew Shepard and Eric Rice. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Shepherd's Glen by 1:45 P.M. The family request those who will be attending to dress casually and please wear blue or yellow, which were Naomi's favorite colors. | Guinn, Mary Naomi (I62992)
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| 8591 | UNICOI - Mary Pauline McLaughlin Smith, age 89, Unicoi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Erwin Health Care. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi and a daughter of the late Ephiam V. and Rosy B. Campbell McLaughlin. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and attended Maranatha Tabernacle. She loved going to church and singing. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Clinton Smith on September 30, 1996; one son, Gary Smith on April 8, 2002; two brothers: Frank and Henry McLaughlin. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, one daughter, Judy Barnett (Wayne), Erwin; one brother, Bobby McLaughlin, Erwin; two sisters: Minnie White, Unicoi and Betty Francis, Jonesborough; two grandsons: Thomas Barnett (Whitney), Blaine, TN and Terry Barnett (Samantha), Erwin; four special great granchildren: Gabriel, Haley, Ella and Emma; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the Erwin Health Care staff for their excellent care. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the hour of service on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend E. L. Wheeler will officiate at the 2:00 P.M. funeral service. Music will be provided by Queenie Wheeler. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow in the Jones Cemetery. | McLaughlin, Mary Pauline (I67705)
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| 8592 | UNICOI - Mildred Opal Robinette Byrd Morton, age 88, Unicoi, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the Christian Care Center of Unicoi County. She was a native of Unicoi, but lived in Silver Springs, MD for fourteen years before returning to Unicoi for the rest of her life. Mildred was a daughter of the late Dewey Robinette, Sr. and Minnie Derafield Robinette. She was a lifelong member of Unicoi Church of God. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Morton; her first husband and father of her children, Virgil Byrd; one grandson, David Jordan in 1977; two brothers: Ernest Robinette, Leonard Robinette; two sisters: Irene Tolley, Ethel Byrd. Mildred leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters: Kathy Owen (Ed), Memphis, Anita Johnson (Jack), Chicago; one son, James Byrd, Elizabethton; one brother, Dewey Robinette, Jr. (Shirleen), Unicoi; one sister, Emma Jean Wallin (Edison), Unicoi; eleven grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren; her special niece, Amy Wallin Tipton, several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Eddie Blazer will officiate at the 7:00 P.M. funeral service. Jack Johnson and James Byrd will deliver the Eulogy. Music will be provided by Luanne Powers, Ron Shelton, and Amanda Osborne. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Roselawn Memory Gardens. | Robinette, Mildred Opal (I43992)
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| 8593 | UNICOI - Nadine June Gouge, age 83, of Unicoi, went to be with the Lord on Monday. August 29, 2016, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Nadine was a native of Roan Mountain, TN but had lived most of her life in Limestone Cove. She was a daughter of the late Nathan and Edith Hill Bennett. In addition to her parents, Nadine was preceded in death by one son, Nathan Gouge, a great granddaughter, Paislee Gouge, brothers Gene and Harry Bennett and a sister, Ottolene Tolley. Nadine was of the Free Will Baptist faith. She loved her family and she loved to quilt. Nadine June Gouge has left behind to cherish her memories: Husband of 51 years: Tom Gouge, Sons: Kenny Leonard of Olive Branch, MS, Dexter Gouge and his wife Teresa, John Gouge and Ben Gouge and his wife Beth, all of Unicoi, Daughters: Kim Arnold and her husband Ron and April Harris and her husband Rick, both of Erwin Grandsons: Eric Leonard, Cody Pyron, Ethan Gouge, Justin Gouge, Dakota Gouge, Cody Arnold, Marcus Gouge and Tristan Gouge, Granddaughters: Cheryl Harris, Nadine Berry, Teia Gouge and Rilie Gouge, Great Granddaughters: Delaney Leonard and Sophia Berry, Great Grandson: Easton Berry, Sisters: Ruby Hyder, Ruth McKinney, Georgia Laws and Wileda Johns The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Nadine June Gouge in a funeral service to be held at 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2016 in the chapel of Valley Funeral Home with Rev. Dallas Gregg officiating. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 6:00PM and continue until service time on Thursday at Valley Funeral Home and other times at the home of Dexter Gouge, 411 Riverside Dr, Unicoi TN. A graveside committal service will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 10:00AM at the Gouge Family Cemetery, Limestone Cove Community, Unicoi. | Bennett, Nadene June (I76588)
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| 8594 | UNICOI - Nancy Katherine Seward Ritchie, age 82, Unicoi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Saturday, March 11, 2023. She was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on June 8, 1940, to the late Frank and Florence McInturff Seward. She grew up in Unicoi, Tennessee where she lived the rest of her life. Nancy graduated from Unicoi County High School in 1958. She also attended ETSU. Nancy married George Ritchie on June 15, 1963. She was a life-time member of Unicoi United Methodist Church and the New Beginning Sunday School Class. Nancy retired from Unicoi County School System where she worked as a Bookkeeper at UCHS for thirty-one years. She enjoyed visiting the sick in nursing homes and hospitals. Nancy attended all her grandson’s sporting events throughout the years. She was affectionately known as “Nana” by her grandsons. In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, George Arliss Ritchie on April 27, 2021, and her daughter, Sharon Kay Slagle on January 05, 2022. Nancy leaves behind to cherish many wonderfully sweet memories, her daughter, Ronda Ritchie Simpson and husband, Rob of Erwin; son-in-law, Donnie Slagle of Erwin; her three grandsons, who were the light of her life: Connor Simpson and his fiancé, Sydney Smith, Clay Simpson and Lucas Slagle; brother, Randall Seward and wife, Gail of Pine Mountain, GA; sister-in-law, Joann Ritchie; several very special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Governor’s Bend, Christian Care Center of Unicoi County and Amedysis Hospice. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten by us. Mrs. Ritchie’s family will receive friends on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Unicoi United Methodist Church New Life Center from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Dr. Mike Pinner will officiate the 3:00 p.m. funeral service. Committal will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Connor Simpson, Clay Simpson, Lucas Slagle, Rob Simpson, Donnie Slagle and Josh Seward. | Seward, Nancy Katherine (I89929)
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| 8595 | UNICOI - Ola Mae Shell, 82, Unicoi passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 in the Erwin Health Care Center. She was a native of Erwin and was a daughter of the late Oscar and Maude Day Miller. Mrs. Shell was a member of the Maranatha Tabernacle in Unicoi. She was a former employee of Knit World Fabric Shop and owner of Something Nice Draping and Fabric Shop. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Shell; two brothers, Harvey and Paul Thomas Miller; four sisters, Gertrude Vanover, Belle Franklin, Juanita Shell and Louise Pate. Funeral services for Mrs. Shell will be conducted at 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Pastor E.L. Wheeler officiating. The Duggers will provide the music. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 1:00 PM in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Dr. Michael Tittle officiating and a song by Larry Pate. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Kenneth and Wayne Lewis, Steve Shell, Rocky and Robert Allen and Ricky Miller. Roger Allen will serve as an honorary pallbearer. For those attending this service you are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50 PM. | Miller, Ola Mae (I66260)
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| 8596 | UNICOI - Pansy McNabb, age 97, of Unicoi, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at The Waters of Johnson City. A native of Unicoi, Pansy is a daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison and Salley (Putman) Tipton. She was a faithful member of Marbleton Free Will Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and making quilts, was an avid walker and loved her dogs. In addition to her parents, Pansy is preceded in death by her husband, William B. McNabb, Daughter and son-in-law Joan and Harlan Clark, grandson, Tony Clark, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Pansy McNabb leaves behind to cherish her memory: Children: Harold McNabb and wife, Ruth, Brenda McNabb Barnett, Gary McNabb and wife, Mary Lynn, Deborah Miles and husband, Terry; Grandchildren: Angel Clark Dixon, Lisa McNabb Jones, Chuck McNabb, Ben McNabb, Eric Bradford, Sarah Barnett, Mark McNabb, Shawn McNabb, Rebecca Jenkins, Rachel Hull, Derek Hess, Aminda Miles, Matthew Miles; Several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; Siblings: Beulah Bryant, Hazel Carver, Bea Bryant. The family would like to offer special thanks to the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice and The Waters of Johnson City for their loving care. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Pansy McNabb in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1, at Marbleton Free Will Baptist Church. Reverend Tim Broyles will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 pm and will continue until service time on Wednesday. A graveside committal service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in McInturff-Barnett Cemetery in the Marbleton community of Unicoi. Reverend Sam Ferguson will officiate the committal service. Those who wish to attend the graveside, should meet at McInturff-Barnett Cemetery by 12:50 pm on Thursday. Serving as pallbearers will be Ben McNabb, Chuck McNabb, Matthew Miles, Mark McNabb, Shawn McNabb, Brandon Dixon and Tyler Dixon. | Tipton, Pansy Marie (I86602)
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| 8597 | UNICOI - Ralph Charles Garland, age 89, Unicoi, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 10, 2019 while he was surrounded by his loving family. He was born at his home place in Unicoi County, where he also passed. Ralph lived in Jacksonville, FL for fourteen years before returning to Unicoi County. He was a son of the late David H. and Joann Slagle Garland. Ralph Garland, A1C was a United States Air Force Veteran having served his country honorably during the Korean War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. While he was stationed in England, he met and married the love of his life, Joan Elsie Carter Baxter Garland. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Johnson City, former member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Jacksonville and Centenary United Methodist Church, Erwin. Ralph served as the Superintendent of Sunday School Classes and was very involved in the churches. Ralph retired from CSX Transportation in 1988 after thirty-three years of service. He calculated the rates for the freight shipments. He enjoyed Square Dancing and Line Dancing with his beautiful wife. Ralph enjoyed raising a vegetable garden and grew the most delicious tomatoes and corn. He helped build the huge, red family barn which still stands today. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of sixty-four years, Joan Elsie Carter Baxter Garland on February 27, 2019; four brothers: Lewis Garland, Clyde Garland, D.H. Garland and Alvin Garland; three sisters: Charlotte Garland, Daisy Anderson and Pansy Wilson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his dedicated and loving daughter, Michelle Browning (Robert), Jacksonville; two grandsons: Christopher Browning (Danielle), Jacksonville, Jonathan Browning, Gainsville; three great grandchildren: Mekdes Browning, Daggie Browning and Thea Browning, all of Jacksonville; his first cousin, Garland Anderson, Johnson City; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jane Taylor will officiate at the 11:00 A.M. celebration of life service on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memory Gardens. Military Honors will be rendered by Carter County Honor Guard. | Garland, Ralph (I43600)
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| 8598 | UNICOI - Robert Lee Musick, age 62, Unicoi, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Unicoi County Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and son of the late Bascom and Dorothy Tolley Musick. Robert retired from Highvalley Construction where he was employed as a Millwright. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and family man. Robert was loved dearly and will be missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Megan Lee Musick; one brother, Danny Lee Musick and one sister, Tammy Musick Vanhoy. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of thirty-four years, Shirley Honeycutt Musick; one daughter, Amy Musick, of the home; one granddaughter, Riley Briggs; five sisters: Betty Byrd (Charles), Penny Sells (Johnny), Judy Harrell (J.M.), all of Jonesborough, Rosalie Hughes (Willard), Johnson City and Pamela English, Bakersville, NC; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Friday, February 1, 2019 in the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Wayne Pruitt will officiate at the 2:00 P.M. funeral service. Pallbearers will be Tim Byrd, Christopher Runion, Jeffery Dawn, Johnny Sells, Toby Hughes and Jody Hughes. Interment will follow in the Honeycutt Cemetery. | Musick, Robert Lee (I69667)
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| 8599 | UNICOI - Terry Ray McCurry, 65, of Unicoi, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Terry was born in Johnson City and a son of the late Jay and Ruth Ayers McCurry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Danny McCurry. He is survived by his brother Gary McCurry and wife Cindy of Jonesborough; 2 sisters Gail Hicks and husband Bill and Jawina Fagan both of Johnson City; a sister-in-law Kim McCurry; an Uncle Jim Ayers; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Tony Trott officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 P.M. A graveside committal service will follow the funeral in Monte Vista Memorial Park. | McCurry, Terry Ray (I72689)
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| 8600 | UNICOI - The family of Pauline Black Linville, age 94, of Unicoi, is happy to announce the passing of Mrs. Linville into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 8, 2022. While she will be extremely missed, we take comfort in the fact she is in Heaven, receiving her Heavenly rewards. Mrs. Linville was born on Monday, February 6, 1928, on top of Black’s Mountain in Cocke County, Tennessee to Reuben and Ethel Black. She attended school there and graduated from Cosby High School in 1945. Then, she moved to Unicoi, Tennessee where she married Jim Linville. They were married sixty-six years and had three sons. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Linville was the epitome of what a Christian woman should be in the way she lived her life. She was kind, loving and her home was always open to her family, children, and their friends. All who entered her home was treated as family and Mrs. Linville loved and disciplined each one as she would her own children. She lived a true Christian life often instructing her children, nieces, nephews and their friends in Christian values, ethics and how to live a pleasing life for the Lord. Even though Mrs. Linville never transferred her membership from Black’s Mountain Chapel Church, she was faithful at Unicoi United Methodist Church most of her life and supported the church with her presence and tithes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Black, her sister, Becky Samples and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Linville leaves behind to cherish many wonderful memories of her, three sons: Jeff Linville (Lynda), Larry Linville (Angie), all of Unicoi, and Keith Linville (Sherry), Pigeon Forge; six grandchildren: Shauna Teaster (Dr. David), Heather Willis (Ryan), Jimmy Linville (Michelle), Mendy Ahractzin (Geredo), Brian Linville, Dr. Sophia Lee (Dr. Kenneth Hoang) and ten great grandchildren. Pauline was also like a mother to her brother Bill’s daughters: Pamela Black Bradshaw (Lynn), Deborah Black, Becky Black Langston (deceased) and Billie Katherine Black; several other nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Linville’s family will receive friends on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Mike Pinner will officiate the 7:00 p.m. service. Music will be provided by Martha Pinner and Queenie Wheeler. Her committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family will serve as pallbearers. | Black, Hilda Pauline (64378228)
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