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| 8751 | Verdie Mae Williams Pierce, 91, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at her residence. She was born April 6, 1930, to the late Willie Arthie Dinesmore Williams. She was a homemaker, in earlier years she was employed at South East Apparels. She loved to work in her garden, yard work and canning. She was a member of Nidiffer Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Wesley and Loyd Williams, a granddaughter: Tracy Pierce and a daughter-in-law: Lina Sue Pierce. Survivors include her husband of 72 years: Martin Pierce, Jr., A Daughter: Brenda (Tommy Eugene) Campbell, Her Sons: Jerry (Jackie) Pierce, Michael (Lena Sue) Pierce, Randall Pierce and Eric Lynn (Rita) Pierce all of Elizabethton. Nine Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Grandson. Two Sisters: Christine Blevins and Naomi Richardson both of Elizabethton and Two Brothers: Lester Williams, Elizabethton and Kenneth (Joyce) Williams, Jonesborough. Several Nieces & Nephews. Funeral Services was conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Justin Hodges officiating. Graveside Service and Interment were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active Pallbearers that assembled at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday was: Kevin Campbell, Jeremy Pierce, Brian Pierce, Justin Pierce, Eric Pierce, Josh Pierce, Marcus Campbell and Mason Pierce. | Williams, Verdie Mae (I50663)
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| 8752 | Vergie Emma (Pierce) Hardin was born on July 23, 1914 in Carter County, Tennessee, the daughter of John Wesley Pierce (1876–1957) and Minnie Belle (Oliver) Pierce (1877–1919). She was married in 1929 to Lilburn Tom "Cornbread" Hardin (1908–1981), the son of William Hamilton Hardin (1886–1963) and Sarah Jane (Hardin) Hardin (1888–1951). Living in Elizabethton, Vergie was 96 years old and a widow when she passed away on May 3, 2011, and burial was in Buckles Cemetery, Elizabethton. | Pierce, Virgie Emma (I61169)
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| 8753 | Vergie V Eggers, 94, of Lenoir, died Friday, November 19,2004 at Caldwell County Hospice. She was born September 15, 1910 in Johnson County. Tennessee to the late Marvin and Freda Wilson Eggers. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rubin K Eggers, one son, Walter Eggers, four brothers, Roby, Allen, Kermit and Elwood Eggers and one sister, Mrs. Vera Potter. | Wilson, Virgie V. (I32230)
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| 8754 | Verl Shell, 87, of 110 Tom Birchfield Road, Roan Mountain, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Verl was born in Carter County on February 22, 1928, a son of the late Arthur and Dovie Street Shell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ennie Shell Shell; his second wife, Christine Johnson Shell; three brothers, Fred, Eddie Joe and Bert Shell; and one sister, Willie Cox. Verl retired as a machine operator at North American Rayon Corporation and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races, talking politics, and working in his yard and garden. He was very loved by his family and will be missed dearly by his family and many friends. Those left to cherish his memory include his three children, Bill Shell and wife Sarah, Damascus, Va., Teddy Shell, of the home, and LeDonna Hughes and husband Joey, Johnson City; his eight grandchildren, Wendy Gibbons and husband Dean, Cody Shell and wife Ashley, Justin Shell and wife Nichole, Jessica Shell, Heather Gibson, Haley Hughes and fiancé Dustin Clawson, Ashley Otey and Brandon Otey; several great-grandchildren; one brother, William D. Shell and wife Norma Lou, Elizabethton; and two sisters, Frankie Cox and Jean Timmons and husband Bob, all of Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews, along with his best buddy, "Champ," also survive. A service to celebrate the life of Verl Shell will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, October 5, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Mr. Todd Wolfe, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Jennifer Sizemore. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, October 4, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain. The graveside service will follow the funeral service on Monday at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Verl's breakfast buddies at Happy's Café, Dr. Jeffery Schoondyke and Myron Phillips. | Shell, Verl (I47774)
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| 8755 | Verlin "Bill" Ford, 85, went home with the Lord on August 22, 2019 in Johnson City, Tennessee after a short illness. He was born in Gray to Addie Price Ford and Stewart Ford. He was married to the love of his life and lifelong companion, Shirley Hall Ford for 66 years. Mr. Ford worked 40 years for Tennessee Eastman Company in the Tenite Division. He coached baseball during the summers at Gray, was former member of the Gray Ruritan Club, the Gray Volunteer Fire Department, Sinking Creek Masonic lodge, and a 32rd degree Mason, and he was well known in local square dance as a caller and an instructor. At the age of 80, he started making wooden bowls and was known for his workmanship. He was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church and a member of the senior choir. Mr. Ford was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, R.S "Bud" Ford; two sisters, Wanda Ford and Sue Ford Gouge, two brothers-in-law, Leighton Gaby and Joe Bacon, and a daughter-in-law, Rhonda Bombailey Ford. He is survived by his wife of 66 years; brothers, Harold Dean Ford (Madeline); Tim Ford of Limestone, TN; three sisters-in-law, Madeline Ford, Angie Gaby, Jerri Bacon, all of Gray; two sons, Dr. Victor Ford (Cindy) of Hope, Arkansas and Stephen Ford (Pam) of Knoxville, TN; a grandson, Nathan Ford (Abby) of Ooltewah, TN; three granddaughters, Christine Sams (Chad) of Lewisburg, WV, Makenzie Ford and Natalie Ford of Knoxville, TN; and three step-grandchildren, Daniel Hamilton (Kyla), Adam Hamilton (Courtney), and Emily Davis (Kelly) all of Hope, AR, six great grandchildren, Skyler Ford, Cooper Ford, Logan Cox, Kennedy Hamilton, Karson Hamilton, and Gunner Davis, and many nieces and nephews. The Ford family will gather to greet friends and share memories from 5pm-7pm Saturday August 24, 2019 at Colonial Heights Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will follow at 7pm with Dr. Greg Burton and Dr. Greg Whitlock officiating. A Graveside Service will be conducted Sunday August 25, 2019 at Washington County Memorial Gardens beginning at 2pm. | Ford, Verlin "Bill" (I74287)
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| 8756 | Verlin "Vern" White, 86, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Hillview Health Center. A native of Elizabethton, he was the son of the late Joseph Frank and Sallie Pierce White. Mr. White retired as a plant engineer. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Garrettsville Masonic Lodge #246 in Garrettsville, Ohio, and the Jericho Temple #180 of Kingsport where he loved working for children. He also was an officer in the Legion of Honor in Kingsport and a member of the Jesters. Mr. White enjoyed golfing and working on cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy J. Elgin White; three sisters, Christine McKinney, Emma Johnson and Mable Matthews; and a brother, Ed White. Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Steven L. White and Linda Troyer, Garrettsville, Ohio; special friend, Jean Lowe, of the home; a grandson and sidekick, Caleb Richardson, of the home; nephews, Doug Hicks, Norwood, N.C., Steven Wallace, Butler, Tenn., and Hillary Wallace, Mountain City, Tenn.; and a great-niece, Lisa Blevins, Elizabethton, Tenn. A Gathering of Remembrance to honor the life of Verlin "Vern" White will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Shriner Chaplain Todd Monroe officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service. The committal service will be held at a later date in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna, Ohio. | White, Verlin L. "Vern" (I44595)
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| 8757 | Verlin Droke, 97, died peacefully at his life-long home on August 18, 2019, after a period of declining health. Verlin was born February 6, 1922, in what was then known as Fordtown on the original Droke Farm, which is now part of Colonial Heights. He attended Miller Perry Elementary School and the former Holston High School. In 1942, Verlin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, Air Transport Command, for six years. He attended aircraft training school in Missouri. Verlin was stationed in India for 21 months during World War II, where he served as a flight engineer to the C-47 aircrafts that flew across the dangerous region then known as “The Hump.” Some of his favorite war stories involved flying supply missions with Colonel Chennault, son of Major General Claire Lee Chennault of the “Flying Tigers.” His final three years of service were at Malstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana, where he met and married Vivian R. Dors on April 10, 1947. Upon his honorable discharge, January 1949, Verlin was a staff sergeant. Following his military service, Verlin founded the Droke’s Family Shoe Store in 1950, in Elizabethton, and between 1950 and 1982, he established 11 stores in upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. He was the owner of Droke’s Family Shoe Stores for 43 years, retiring in 1993. Verlin kept the family farm active with cattle, hay, and gardening for years. He was a member of the Farm Bureau of Sullivan County. He was the oldest living member of the Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. His mother was a descendent of the R.P. Gott family, who donated property for the original church in 1845. Verlin enjoyed fishing, camping, and golf, but he loved country music, especially bluegrass. At one time he sponsored and was a member of the Country Tune Twisters, as well as the Tennessee Country Boys bands. They played locally and often appeared on WJHL-TV. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Monroe Droke and Edna Mae Gott Droke; one sister, Margaret Johnson Roberts; three brothers, Charles Droke, W.D. Droke, and Mac Droke. Verlin is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Vivian R. Dors Droke; his daughter, Rena Paulette Droke of Kingsport; and son, Riky Paul Droke and wife Teresa of Johnson City; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family is grateful to all of his caregivers and medical providers who were invaluable in the excellent care they gave him. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 25, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Colonial Heights Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Burlingham officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, beside the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. | Droke, Verlin P. (48989897)
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| 8758 | Vernell Johnson Tolley, 81, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 29, 1941 in Butler to the late Dana and Polly Sheets Johnson. Vernell was of the Holiness Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Tolley; two sisters, Lucille Stines and Louella Dugger; and a brother, David Sheets. Survivors include three sisters, Betty Markland and husband Dana, Helen Ellison and Sarah Hartsook; her sister-in-law, Wanda Hyder; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Melinda Pritchard, and a special nephew, Kevin Markland; and her two furry buddies, Rhudy and Bear. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 18, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Carl Grindstaff officiating. Music will be provided by Lacey Maines and Donna Shepherd. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Markland, Chris Markland, Nicholas Markland, Katie Markland, Lucas Greenwell, William Conwell and Doc Maines. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the staff of Amedisys Hospice, including Megan Renfro, niece, Lacey Maines, and niece, Brenda Millsaps. | Johnson, Vernell (43248536)
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| 8759 | Vernon Spencer Vines, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Tracy and Pollie Hicks Vines. Vernon was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church and Watauga Masonic Lodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Patty Vines Wilson; a sister, Burlie Stansberry; and a brother, Martin Potter. Survivors include his daughter, Lesha Markland, and great-granddaughter, Kenadee, of the home; his grandchildren, Jessica Taylor, Erica Wilson, Jeffrey Wilson, Amanda Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Slater Wilson, Brandon Wilson, Victoria Stathan, Chariety Stathan, Spencer Cole and Dustin Stathan; 19 great-grandchildren; his sister, Linda (Walter) Carrier; his brothers, Brownlow (Delora) Vines and Arnold (Linda) Vines; several nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Frankie Flannrey. A memorial service will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 13, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ray Davis officiating. Music will be provided by the Sounds of Victory. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Chris Flannrey, Gary Champman, Junior Cole and Eddie Peters. | Vines, Vernon Spencer (I88710)
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| 8760 | Veronia Ruth (Stout) Boggs Williams, age 84, of 429 Chestnut Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born May 7, 1934 to the late George and Dora Stout. In addition to her parents she is also proceeded in death by her brother, Garland Stout; sister, Voida Mason; husbands, Rastis Boggs and William (Bill) Williams. Veronia was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mountain City. Veronia was Heaven's angel sent to bless all that knew and loved her. She was Mom, Mom-Maw, Granny, sister, aunt, and friend to so many. Veronia loved to spend time with her family and cherished each and every one of them. She never turned away a stranger and always invited them inside her home for shelter and a good home cooked meal leasing them to enter as strangers but leave as friends whom often returned. She was the heart of her family, the rock against outside storms, the patient listener, and the one who taught many what true unconditional love really was. Veronia greeted the world with a smile and left memories of love and laughter in all that knew her. She will be forever missed by those that love her. Those left to cherish her memories include her children: David Boggs and wife Beverly of Canvas, WV, Vickie and Earl Price, Brenda and Dale Owens, Joy Boggs and the late Tommy Owens, Billie Jean Brock, William (Buddy) Williams, Jr. and wife Christie, and Jerry Williams and friend Faith Swift all of Mountain City. Grandchildren: Tiffany Williams and Charlie Forrester, Tabitha Gruver, David Aaron Boggs, Jodie Lynn Necessary, Tim Price, Angel Gilley, Crystal Owens, Elena Owens, Douglas (D.J.) Fritts, Lekisha Hubbard, Kasaunda Fuller, Kayla Williams, Christopher Williams, Clay Williams, and Corey Williams. Great grandchildren: Bentley and Carson Forrester, Brianna Capps, Logan Gilley, Montana Price, Trevor, Myah and Christian Fuller, Scotty, Sierra and Samuel Hubbard, Bella, Brayden and Branson Fritts, Madison and Tristan Gruver, Brooke, Kyleigh and William Boggs. One sister, Peggy Phillips, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: David Boggs, Buddy Williams, Jerry Williams, Dale Owens, Charlie Forrester, and D.J. Fritts. Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. The family would like to extend its special thanks to Dr. James Shine and staff, Dr. Charles Famoyin and staff, Roan Creek Baptist Church Medical Supplies, and Jeff Young and the members of the Johnson County Rescue Squad. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Veronia's honor to the Johnson County Cancer Support Group, C/O Flo Bellamy, Funeral Services will be held at 7pm, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel with Rev. Shannon Courtner to officiate. The family will receive friends from 5pm – 7pm prior to the services. Graveside service will be held at 11am on Friday, April 12, 2019, in Sunset Memorial Park. | Stout, Veronia Ruth (I72678)
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| 8761 | Veryl Norris “Grandma” Hopson, 93, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in the Hermitage Health Center. A native of Roan Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Bynum & China Church Norris. She was a graduate of Cloudland High School. She operated Grandma’s Day Care for a number of years. Veryl was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. She loved to sew and loved to work with her flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John Henry Hopson and a grandson: Kevin Arney. Survivors include her children: Linda & Ken Arney, Clara & Tom Ingram and John & Katrina Hopson all of Elizabethton. Four Grandchildren: Blake Hopson and wife Carrie, Jaycee Hopson, Colbie Hopson, Amy Estep and husband Ihab El-Shinnawy. Four Great Grandchildren. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the family will have a private service Saturday at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Greg Key Minister officiating. | Norris, Beryl R. (I52998)
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| 8762 | Vessie Jones Freeman, age 99, of Newland, NC passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, NC. She was born on June 15, 1920 in Avery County, a daughter of Wesley Jones and Missouri Burleson Jones. Vessie was a member of Powdermill Baptist Church, where she was a former church secretary, and had sang with church quartets. She enjoyed flower gardening and cooking, especially her famous chocolate pies. Her later years were spent reading her Bible and praying for others. Although she was a home-body, she loved visitors. She had a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her and enjoyed her family, but her greatest love was the Lord and her church. She was always looking for the Lord to return. She was preceded in death by her Father: Wesley Jones; Mother: Missouri Jones; her Husband: Calvin John Freeman; two Sisters: Nelle Helen Ollis and Maxine Gertrude Brown; and a Son-In-Law: Christopher Nolan Henley. Vessie leaves behind to cherish her memory her Daughter: Gerry Henley; a Grandson: Chris Henley; and a Granddaughter: Monica Kritz (Rev. Jason), all of Spruce Pine; a Niece: Brenda Turbyfill (Melvin); and two Great-Nephews: Bob and Sherrill Turbyfill, all of Newland. Funeral services and burial for Vessie Jones Freeman will be private. | Jones, Vessie (I77389)
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| 8763 | Vesta J. Bowman, 79, Mountain City, formerly of Elk Mills Community, Butler, passed away Monday August 20, 2012, at the residence of a daughter. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas M. & Etta Oakes Irick. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Elk Mills Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Thomas "Toe" Bowman, who died January 20, 2007; and a brother, Jack Irick. Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law: Robin & Bill Swinson, Mountain City; A son & daughter-in-law: Gary L. & Lisa Bowman, Butler; Four Grandchildren: Tommy Bowman, Catherine Bowman, Nikki Whaley and Christopher Whaley; Two Great Grandchildren: Jamie Whaley and Venice Whaley; Two Brothers: B. Irick, Butler, and Ted Irick, Roan Mountain; Two Sisters: Norma Dugger, Elizabethton, and Lois Morrell, Piney Flats; Several Nieces & Nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Andy Lunsford and Mr. Terry Dugger, Ministers, officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012, in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Music will be provided by Terry Dugger. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Irick, Vesta J. (I72046)
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| 8764 | Veteran of the Civil War.Served in Company F , 13th Regiment , Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry [USA}.Enlisted 21 Sept 1863, captured 10 Nov 1864, returned 3 April 1865. | Wilson, George Washington (I52119)
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| 8765 | Veteran of World War II | Winge, Robert Franklin (I26361)
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| 8766 | Veteran of World War II - Dan entered the US Marine Corps on 26 June 1940 and was captured on Wake Island. He spent 4 years in a Japanese Prisoner of War Camp in Shanghai, China until his release. | DeLoach, Emmett Dan (I20787)
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| 8767 | Vicie E. Hilman Birchfield, 89, Johnson City went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the residence of Otis & Patsy Griffey of Butler. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late John & Biddie Hill Hilman of Roan Mountain. She worked at Magnavox for 10 years and was a care giver for several years. Mrs. Birchfield was a member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ray Birchfield, a son, Ronnie Birchfield, a grandson, Jerry Ray Birchfield and a special son-in-law: Perry Bradford. Survivors include two daughters: Sue Bradford, Elizabethton and a special daughter & son-in-law: Patsy & Otis Griffey, Butler. Two Sons: J.D. Birchfield of the home and Jack & Deb Birchfield of Elizabethton. Her Grandchildren: Lori, Becky, Ronnie, Terry. Her Great Grandchildren: Brittany & Danielle Helmick, Seth Clawson, Libby Buchanan, Isabell & Joshua Ray. Her 5th Generation Great Great Great Granddaughter: Kenzie "Ray Ann Helmick "Red Bird". Two Wonderful men in her life, Dennis Helmick, Jr. and Travis Willens. Her special Cousins. Stanley & Mozella Whittington, Elizabethton, Phyllis Walker and Lou Calloway. A special cousin who she thought of as a daughter: Kathy Stout. Her special friends: John & Margaret Campbell of Butler, Floyd & Frances Bradford of Elizabethton. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Stevie Guinn and Rev. Roy Cooper officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by The Fork Mountain Quartet. Active Pallbearers will be: Dennis Helmick, Jr., Travis Willens, Tony Griffey, Butch Calloway, Rebecca Willens and Lori Helmick. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Otis Griffey, Stanley Whittington, Bill Stout, Earl Lacey and Marty Buchanan. | Hilmon, Vicie (I40955)
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| 8768 | Vickie Lynn Barry, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2021. Vickie was born on January 2, 1951 to the late Elwood Taylor and Gladys Winters Taylor. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford Taylor, Kenneth "Shorty" Taylor and Doug "Conway" Taylor, as well as her sisters Jenny Rosenbaum and Charlotte Morton. Vickie was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed traveling, camping, arranging flowers, and loved her dog, “Little Bit”. She loved spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. She was an active member of First Freewill Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 51 years, Wayne Barry; daughter, Angela Davis and husband Brad; sisters, Diane Rasnick and husband WC, Francis Sluder; grandchildren, Conner and Collin Davis; several nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in law. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastors Dan Foster and Greg Poe officiating. The burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. | Taylor, Vickie Lynn (I89718)
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| 8769 | Vickie Marie Courtner, age 60, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 22, 1958 to the late Jess and Ella Mae Morefield Owens. In addition to her parents, Vickie was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth W. 'Jack' Courtner. Vickie had been sick for several years and was not able to do the things she would have liked. She was able to do the one thing that she enjoyed most, spending time with her family. She had four legged friends that she loved deeply, Lady and Meanness. Vickie also enjoyed working crossword puzzles. Those left to cherish her memories include her children, Marie Gates and husband Mike; sons, James Courtner and wife Angel, Donald Courtner and wife Stephanie, Tommy Courtner and wife Amanda and Kenneth Courtner Jr.; sisters, Judy Dunn and Linda Hayworth; brothers, Ronnie Owens, Jim Owens and Donnie Owens; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; special friends, Dorothy Canter and Denise; several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Shannon Courtner officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie Dickens, family and friends. Honorary pallbearer is Marvin Courtner. | Owens, Vickie Marie (I74211)
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| 8770 | Vickie R. Hughes, 71, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord and her daughter Tiffany, on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Vickie was born in Banner Elk, N.C., to the late Ivan and Lucy Heaton Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany Holdren, and a sister, Bobbie McKinney. Vickie was a cook and was of the Free Will Baptist faith. She liked to watch westerns, reading and loved her grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Tabby Hampton of Roan Mountain; four granddaughters, Payton Johnson, Madelyn Johnson and Madison Johnson, all of Roan Mountain, and their father Johnny, and Chloe Holdren and her father John of Newland; and two sisters, Donna Gray and husband Perry of Roan Mountain and Diana Marshall of Morristown. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Vickie R. Hughes will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, February 18, in the Miller Cemetery in Roan Mountain, Tenn., with Rev. Randy English officiating. Mr. Aaron Gray will provide a eulogy. Special singing will be provided at the graveside. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Monday. The family would like to especially thank the ICU Staff and Megan Vaught for their excellent care and kindness during this difficult time. | Miller, Vickie R. (I66092)
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| 8771 | Vickie Wills Reece, age 61, of Trade, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 8, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 16, 1956 to the late Robert Burman Wills and Lois Madron Wills. In addition to her parents, Vickie was preceded in death by grandparents, Hill and Venia Madron; brother, Robert E. 'Bobby' Wills; brother-in-law, Jeff Felty; nephew, Steve Perry. Those left to cherish her memories include her children: Tina Edwards and husband Andy and Jamie Reece and wife Julianna; grandchildren: Shelby Lynn, Shelby, Brandon, Evan and Jace; sisters: Mary Sue Greever, Lois Anne McGuire and husband Charles and Debbie Felty; several nieces and nephews. It was Vickie's wish to donate her body to science for cancer research and that no services be held. | Wills, Vickie (I58953)
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| 8772 | Vida Carpenter, age 88, of Stamey Branch, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at her home. A native of Avery County, she was a daughter of the late Jasper and Bessie Stamey Vance. Mrs. Carpenter was also preceded in death by her grandparents, including her very special "Granny" Jane Stamey; as well as her sisters: Selma, Sue and Georgia. Mrs. Carpenter was a faithful and active member of Stamey Town Baptist Church, where she served as the Adult Choir Director, Youth Choir Director, WMU Director and other positions in the church. Fulfilling her life's purpose, Mrs. Carpenter was devoted witness. It never mattered where she was or who she was with, she was always eager to share the word of the Lord. Mrs. Carpenter also loved to sing and often sang with The Trio, as well as her family, who would always be in matching outfits, and her voice could frequently be heard over the airwaves of WTOE radio. She also wrote for The Avery Journal's Stamey Town Community News for many years, making a name for herself through the sharing of local news and prayer requests. Mrs. Carpenter is survived by her loving Husband of 71 years: Mason Carpenter; Daughters: Katrina Cook and husband, Sam, of Spruce Pine, Masona Buchanan and husband, Eddie, of Spruce Pine, and Robbin Cassida and husband, Dale, of Drexel; Grandchildren: Dené Allen and husband, Adam, B.J. Buchanan, Jennifer Gibson and husband, Israel, and Marcia Hoilman; Great grandchildren: Dakota Hoilman, Jacob Hoilman and Wyatt Allen; and Siblings: Ted Vance, Hayden Vance and wife, Rosalie, Douglas Vance and wife, Pat, Joe Vance and wife, Linda, and Brenda Clements and husband, Don. Many nieces, nephews, and extended family members also survive. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Stamey Town Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Williams and Rev. Bill McGuire officiated. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Private burial will be at the Stamey Town Baptist Church Cemetery. The family would like to say a special thank you to Mrs. Carpenter's caregiver, Betty Weathers, and to the Hospice of the Blue Ridge for all their care and compassion. | Vance, Vida Pearl (I67806)
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| 8773 | Vida H. Buchanan, age 88, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009. She was born on November 23, 1920, in Cranberry, North Carolina to the late Mark and Cordia Gouge. Vida was a 1938 graduate of McKinley High School. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and the Garfield Gabby Girls. In addition to her parents, Vida was preceded in death by her husband, Staples Buchanan. She is survived by four daughters, Virginia Buchanan of Canton, Judy (Steve) Santoro of Dale City, VA, Anna (David) Sabarese of Dale City, VA and Debbie (Dennis) Brewer of Canton; son, Mark Buchanan of San Jose, CA; ten grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and sister, Venita Mayberry of Canton. The family would like to extend a special "thank you" to Altercare of Navarre for all their kindness and loving care. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 11am in the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel with Pastor Mark Jacobs officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 from 6-8pm in the funeral home. | Gouge, Vida H. (I67253)
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| 8774 | Vienna V. Blevins age 82, of 919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City formerly of 159 Roller Mill Road, Shady Valley passed away, Tuesday, November 8, 2005 in the Mountain City Care Center following a brief illness. She was a native of Johnson County and was born November 29, 1922 to the late Stanley and Arline Blevins. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ellen Underwood, Ethel Cretsinger and Retha Goodman and four brothers, Dan Blevins, Pressie Blevins, Denver Blevins and Floyd Blevins. She was a faithful Member of Harmon's Chapel Christian Church in Shady Valley also a member of the Home Demonstration Club of Shady Valley. She loved quilting and crocheting. Survivors: include a daughter; Inez Crowe and Husband Ray of Cookeville, TN Two sisters: Hilda Long of Shady Valley, TN Geraldine Proffitt of Boonville, MO One brother: Donald Blevins of Springfield, Virginia Three grandchildren: Andrea Hargette of Greenville, S. C. Cathy Schubert of Indianapolis, Indiana Tiffany Crowe of Cookeville, TN Four Great Grandchildren: Grace Schubert, Anna Schubert, Hudson Hargette and Noah Hargette. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p. m. Friday from the chapel of the Henson Funeral Home with Mr. Howard Taylor to officiate. Burial will follow in the Blevins Cemetery, Shady Valley.Music will be under the direction of Andrea Hargette and Roger Blevins. Pallbearers will be: Nephews | Blevins, Vienna V. (I66625)
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| 8775 | Vina Ruff Black, 78 of Hickory, NC passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at her residence. Born October 6, 1936 in Swain County, Whittier, NC she was the daughter of the late James G. Ruff and Carrie Ledford Ruff. Mrs. Black attends Smarts Grove Baptist Church of Connelly Springs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry T. Black. Mrs. Black is survived by 3 sons: Larry Wike and wife Patricia, Randy Watkins and wife Suzanne, Bill Watkins and wife Dian; 2 daughters: Linda Wike, Glorie Buchanan and husband Eddie; a brother, James Ruff, Jr., a sister, Ella Mae Godwin; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; 6 nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in the chapel of Bass-Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2015 in Gunter Gap Cemetery, Whittier, NC. | Ruff, Vina (78950068)
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| 8776 | Vina “Mae” Blair, 92, of Elizabethton, passed away at Life Care Center of Elizabethton on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Mae was born in Carter County to the late Maggie Ellen Cole and Robert “Witt” Hardin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Blair; a daughter, Kathy Baker; siblings, Frank Hardin, Andy Hardin, William “Bill” Hardin, Sam Hardin, Robert “Bob” Hardin, Ida Laws, Sarah Blanton, Nellie Ward, Anna Belle Montgomery and Bertha Bledsoe; a grandson, Terry Blair Hickman; and a granddaughter, Sarah Blair. Mae became a loyal member of the Order of the Eastern Star Sycamore Chapter 163 in 1982, serving as Worthy Matron for several years as well as Chaplain and Martha. She was honored to be chosen to be on the Grand Committees and as a Grand Representative. She made many lifelong friends in the many chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star and cherished all the memories she made serving in this organization. Mae loved to cook and everyone loved her cooking, especially her gravy and biscuits. She enjoyed working in her flowers and could grow anything from small cuttings. Mae loved to sing, especially the song, “Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me,” and you would hear her singing wherever she went. She danced around the house and said that was how she lost weight. She enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh. She regularly visited people at the nursing homes and would take food to the shut-ins at their home. Mae dedicated her life to helping others and her loving generosity will not be forgotten by all who met her. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Brenda Blair; sons, Larry Blair (Melanie), Tommy Blair (Nancy) and Jerry Blair (Ruth Ann Haynes); grandsons, Dustin Baker, Corey Smith, Connor Smith (fiancée Ashley Coon), Anthony Blair, Kevin Blair and Brian Blair; granddaughter, Tesha Blair; great-granddaughter, Kaylee Knittel; and son-in-law, David Baker. The family would like to thank the staff at Life Care Center, Avalon Hospice with a special thank you for Sandy and her nurses Grace, Penny and Cieara. Their dedication showed how they cared for Mae. The family would like to thank Dortha, Latonya, and Vanessa at Signature Healthcare in Elizabethton for your loving care of Mae. The family would also like to thank close friends Greg, Thelma, and Peggy Swanson, Mabel Irwin, April Matherly, Sally Matherly, Diane Cable, Trudy Mick, Jeff Woods and her sister-in-law, JoAnn Vines. The family would also like to extend their gratitude to Rachel Moody for her years of love, dedication, and for being part of the family. You are loved very much. The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, August 13, at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton, followed by the service to honor her life at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ernest Widby Sr. officiating. A procession to Happy Valley Memorial Park will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Dustin Baker, Brenda Blair, Corey Smith, Connor Smith, Chris Canter and Rachel Moody. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Blair, Tommy Blair, Jerry Blair, Aimee Lester, Bill Mosley, Greg Swanson and Dean Mosier. | Hardin, Vina Mae (96967380)
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| 8777 | VINTON, VA — Ruby Chloe Wright Testerman, 95, of Vinton, Virginia, completed her earthly journey on Monday, February 29, 2016, in Roanoke, Virginia. She was living self-reliantly until the onset of a sudden illness in December of 2015. She was born in Shady Valley, Tennessee, on May 17, 1920, the next to last of seven children, to Girdie Belle McEwen Wright and Allen Jesse Wright, on the farm that has been in the family since 1789. Ruby Testerman's calling to care for others has been lived out as a mother and as a nurse on three continents, including Africa, in addition to Europe and North America. Ruby served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army Nurse Corps in Swindon, England during World War II, attending to soldiers wounded in The Battle of the Bulge. Ruby completed registered nursing training at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. She continued her education at both the Medical College of Virginia and the University of Virginia. From 1954-1987, she worked competently and compassionately as a public health nurse with the Roanoke County Health Department. In her retirement years, she traveled far and wide, as well as donating much volunteer time to church and charitable organizations, making new friends along the way. She was the last surviving of the seven children. Her siblings were: Kyle Wright, Walter Preston Wright, Retha Morley McKee, Lena Ruth Douglas, Letha Sluder and Haynes Wright. She was one of a long line of strong matriarchs. To know Ruby was to know her mother and her Grandmother McEwen. Her mind for details suited her to being the family genealogist, oral historian and storyteller. She was married for 23 years to Virgil Lee Testerman (d. January 2, 1972). Survivors include Michael Lee Testerman and family friend Miriam Daughtry of Richmond, Virginia; and Dennis Eugene Testerman and wife Paula Meador Testerman of Concord, North Carolina. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Eva Testerman and Chrysteen Wright, as well as numerous cousins, nephews and nieces, with whom she has maintained extensive personal ties. Family visitation will be held at Oakey's Funeral Services-Vinton, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 3. A celebration of Ruby's life will be held on Friday, March 4 at 11 a.m., at Vinton Baptist Church, where she was an active member for 62 years. Family visitation will also be held at Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Ave., Mountain City, TN from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, March 4. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, in Shady Valley, Tennessee at the old Gentry Cemetery (Shady Valley Memorial Gardens) on US 421. | Wright, Ruby Chloe (I48691)
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| 8778 | Viola "Vi" Jane Barcel, age 71, Erwin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by her family. She lived most of her life in Erwin and was a daughter of the late Dewey and Myrtle Whittimore McInturff. Vi was employed by the Unicoi County Highway Department. She was of the Freewill Baptist Faith. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Fred and Dave McInturff; three sisters: Mary Nelson, Thelma Ray and Dot McInturff; nephew, Steve McInturff; great niece, Megan Hulse; sister-in-law, Margie McInturff. Vi leaves behind to cherish her memory, one daughter, Ashley Barcel, of the home; one son, Mike Barcel and wife, Valerie, Unicoi; one brother, Bob McInturff, Johnson City; four sisters: Jean Roberts, Johnson City, Peggy Johnson and husband, Johnny, Unicoi, Kathy Reavey and husband, Mike, Crowley, TX, Val Robinson and husband, Rich, Gettysburg, PA; one grandson, Mason Barcel; four nephews: Scott McInturff, Rick McInturff, Sean Reavey and Chris Robinson; nine nieces: Sharon Gardner, Wanda Vance, Connie Booth, Teresa Phillips, Kathy McInturff, Angie Roberts, Donna Gibbs, Robin Johnson and Cindy Jordan; several great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law: Leona McInturff, Johnson City. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Broyles and Reverend Phillip Garland will officiate at the 7:00 P.M. funeral service. Active pallbearers will be Mike Reavey, Rich Robinson, Scott McInturff, Justin Jordan, Mark Anderson and Rick McInturff. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Johnson, Sean Reavey and Chris Robinson. Committal service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday in the McInturff-Barnett Cemetery. | McInturff, Viola Jane (I78495)
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| 8779 | Viola J. Roark, age 87, 667 Hampton Creek Road, Roan Mountain, died Monday, September 15, 2003 at Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital, Linville, NC following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late John and Daisy Birchfield Johnson. She was a member of Grays Chapel Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker and a member of Order of Eastern Star Hampton Chapter #470. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Walter D. Roark, of the home, two daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Mary and Bernard Brengard, Asheville, NC, Mrs. Margaret and George Hegler, Lancaster, SC, three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Gail Roark, Lincolnton, NC, Johnie and Burma Roark, Claremont, NC, Lonnie and Judy Roark, Mooresville, NC, two sisters, Ora Toney, Richmond, VA, Creola Gentry, Richmond, VA, one brother, Paul Johnson, Roan Mountain, seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, one great grandchild, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain with Mr. Thom Burleson officiating. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 18, at Johnson Roan View Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Joey McKinney, Frank Presnell, Roger Palmer, Donnie Holdren, friends and neighbors. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Thursday. | Johnson, Viola J. (I49669)
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| 8780 | Violet Branch - ELIZABETHTON ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Violet Grace Branch, age 97, formerly of 252 Liberty Hollow Road, died Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. Mrs. Branch was a lifelong resident of Carter County and the daughter of the late Abraham and Rachel Williams. She was a Charter member and the oldest living member of Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church and also attended New Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie M. Branch; one daughter, Loretta P. Diamond; two sons, Martin Van Branch and Carrick Ben Branch Sr.; six brothers, Teddy, Albert, Dewey, Lon, Rex and Harry Williams; and six sisters, Pearl Williams, Ruby Nidiffer, Daisy Grindstaff, Georgie Lewis, Josie Hodges and Flossie Williams. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanetta B. Webb, of Elizabethton; one daughter-in-law, LaVerne Kennedy Branch, of Crystal River, Florida; and eleven grandchildren, Kathy Webb, Kenneth Webb, Kaye Webb Garland, Noel Branch, Jewel Ward, Joann Nidiffer, Carrick Ben Branch Jr., April Head, Lori Helmdach, Susie Vearner and Donald Diamond. Eighteen great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Violet Grace Branch who died Tuesday, February 22, 2005, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2005, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Eulogies will be delivered by her grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Blevins Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, and Leonard Lewis, A.B. Grindstaff, Walter Pierce and Wes Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Mack Pierce, Kenneth Williams, Wesley Grindstaff, K.C. Vearner, Sandy Helmdach, Justin Branch, Keith Head, John Diamond, Lynn Williams, Theodore Williams, Dale Ward, Donley Nidiffer, Kevin Fritts, Brad Hamm, Chris Garland, Summer Garland, David Proffitt, Todd Hamm and Travis Webb. The family wishes to acknowledge the kindness and professionalism of the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home. Words of condolence and sympathy may be e-mailed to the family thru our Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, Tennessee is serving the family of Mrs. Branch. | Williams, Violet Grace (I10930)
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| 8781 | Violet Gail Carrier Bowers, 87, was welcomed into her Heavenly Home by her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, from her residence, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, in the loving care of her family. Violet was born into the loving home of Alex and Bessie Carrier of Elizabethton in 1935, the last to be born among 12 wonderful brothers and sisters. She enjoyed spending time with her family and quilting. She quilted many beautiful quilts in her time. She was also a wonderful cook and enjoyed providing the finest meals for those she loved. To know her was to love her. Violet married the love of her life, Rev. Horace Bowers, in 1959, and together they made a house a home. Along with her parents, Violet was preceded in death by her husband, siblings, and son-in-law, Kenneth Dunn. Those remaining to cherish her memory include one daughter, Rowena Bowers Dunn; one son, Jonathan Bowers (William Bailey III); three grandchildren, Daniel (Tracie) Dunn, David (Jessica) Dunn, and Dianna (Nathan) Bates; and five great-grandchildren, Zachariah Dunn, Caleb Rosenbalm, Karleigh Dunn, Annabelle Bates, and Olivia Bates. She cherished and loved all of her nieces, nephews, and extended relatives of the Carrier, Birchfield, and Bowers families. A very special thanks to friends of Harvest Baptist Church, Pleasant Beach Baptist Church, Bible Baptist Church, St. Paul United Methodist Church, and Munsey United Methodist Church for all of the services, love, prayers, and special gifts that have been given and provided to the family. Appreciations to Ballad Hospice, Dr. William Garrett, and Dr. Vipul Brahmbhatt for all of the dedication and care that has been given to our mother. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, December 2, at Harvest Baptist Church in Elizabethton. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. and will be officiated by Pastor Dale Greenwell. The committal service for Violet will follow the procession from Harvest Baptist Church to Emmert Cemetery and begin at 3 p.m., officiated by Pastor Jim Johnson. | Carrier, Violet Gail (I88280)
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| 8783 | Violet Mae Mast, daughter of the late George Washington Robinson and Edith Mae (Reece) Robinson, was born on September 19, 1933 in Trade, Tennessee. She joined the Centerview Church of Christ in Trade, Tennessee at an early age and was a devoted member. She attended Bulldog School, and later attended Cove Creek High School (for one year), then attended Mountain City High School. Violet shared many stories of her life growing up in the hills of Tennessee with her brothers and sisters. Violet was united in marriage to the late Bobby Gene Mast on December 19, 1952. Their union of 64 years was filled with many blessings including three daughters. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning vegetables from her garden, and embroidering. She attended Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Rising Sun, Maryland. Violet worked at RMR Corporation in Elkton, Maryland until her retirement in 1987. In recent years she enjoyed traveling, taking her first plane ride to Fort Worth, Texas one month ago at age 86. Violet peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2020 surrounded by family at Lancaster General Hospital. In addition to her parents and husband, Violet is preceded in death by three sisters: Dora Wilson of Zionville, North Carolina, Geneva Hurd of Trade, Tennessee, Georgia (Toots) Hodge of Mountain City, Tennessee, and three brothers: Justin Robinson and Charles Robinson, both of Trade, Tennessee and Charlie Cecil Robinson (stillborn). Violet is survived by three daughters: Barbara Ann Davis and her husband Leo of Troutdale, Virginia, Linda Sue Miller and her husband Jon of New Providence, Pennsylvania and Cathy Jean Rehmeyer and her husband Wayne of New Freedom, Pennsylvania. Also, Mrs. Mast is survived by four grandchildren: Jon Richard Miller Jr. of Millersville, Pennsylvania, Bobby Glen Miller and wife Erin of Denver, Pennsylvania, Katelynn Amanda Allen and husband Jacob of Oxford, Pennsylvania, and Henry Matthew Ray and wife Kayte of North East, Maryland; and eight great-grandchildren Summer Rayne Miller, Ashton Tyler Miller, Cooper Anthony Miller, Cohen Tate Miller, Luke Henry Allen, Rosie Quinn Ray, Leah Jean Allen and Jackson Alexander Ray . Violet is also survived by one sister, Helen Bumgardner of Trade, Tennessee and many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Violet Mast will be held 1:30-2:30 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Crouch Funeral Home 127 South Main Street, North East, MD. The Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation. Interment will be at the North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, MD. | Robinson, Violet Mae (I54863)
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| 8784 | Virgie Blanch Gentry, age 79, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, surrounded by her family, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Virgie was born in Laurel Bloomery, TN on January 20, 1940, to the late Russel Fredrick 'Fred' Gentry and Ruth Omega Cunningham Gentry. In addition to her parents, Virgie is preceded in death by 4 brothers Jackie, Andy, Lester, and Russell Gentry and 2 nephews, Bobby Gentry and Marcus Bishop. Virgie worked at the UT Extension Office in Johnson County as an administrative assistant for 45 years before retiring. She was a faithful and active member of State Line Baptist Church in Laurel Bloomery until her health would not allow. Virgie was an avid Tennessee Volunteer Football fan and enjoyed working in her flower gardens. Those left to cherish Virgie's memory are her sisters, Della Campbell, Carolyn Bishop, and Margaret Spivey and husband Ted; nieces and nephews, Linda Carter, Brenda Isham, Sharon Winters, David Campbell, Sherry Stout, Darlene Bishop, Teresa Tester, Bonnie Nelson, Gary Gentry, Gregory Bishop, and Bridgett Dunn. Virgie is also survived by her very special friends, Tom Fortune, Paul Blevins, and June Williams. Services for Virgie will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at State Line Baptist Church in Laurel Bloomery, with Michael Icenhour and Paul Graybeal officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm – 3 pm prior to the service. Graveside service and burial will follow in the Gentry Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Noah Nelson, Gregory Bishop, Eugene Campbell, Nathan Winters, Gary Gentry, and Daniel Stout. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ezra and Silas Stout, Ted Spivey, David Campbell, Aiden Griffin, Zachary Winters, Richard Eller, and Dr. John Whitlock. | Gentry, Virgie Blanch (I71057)
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| 8785 | Virgie Viola D. Nidiffer, 98, departed this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2005. Mrs. Nidiffer was the daughter of the late M.A. and Martha Treadway Davenport. She was the strength of her family, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her, as much as she was loved by all. Mrs. Nidiffer was a charter member of East Side Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Nidiffer; two sons, William C. and Paul E. Nidiffer; a daughter, Lilly Beatrice Nidiffer; three brothers, Wilburn, Harley and Herman Davenport; a sister, Evelyn Edmondson; a grandson, Randy Russell; a granddaughter, Diane Russell; and a great-grandson, Jacob Grayer. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Marcella Nidiffer, Bluff City; two daughters and sons-in-law, Edna and Ralph Grindstaff and Dorothy and Gene Oliver, all of Elizabethton; 12 grandchildren; 29 great- grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 8, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. John Smith, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of East Side Christian Church and Jerry Greene, soloist. Interment will follow in the Davenport Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, prior to the funeral service. Friends may also call at the residence, Charity Hill Road, Elizabethton, anytime. Those who prefer memorials may make donations to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 356, Johnson City, TN 37601. | Davenport, Virgie Viola D. (I15714)
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| 8786 | Virginia "Toots" Renfro Peterson, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her daughter's home, where she had lived for a little over a year. She was a native of Yancey County, North Carolina, and a daughter of the late Tilmon and Alma Renfro. Toots worked very hard raising her family and loved them dearly. She also worked very hard in her earlier years in the gardens and tobacco fields; she loved chewing her tobacco. She was a member of Berea Free Will Baptist Church, where she enjoyed attending service and fellowship with her Christian family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: her husband, John Peterson; eight siblings; and two grandchildren, April Douglas and Triston Madore. Survivors include: her children, Judy Smith, Debbie Day and husband David, Patsy Lowery and husband Cheyenne, Timmy Peterson and wife Diana; seventeen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The family of Virginia Peterson will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home, officiated by Gary Hill, Jim Chapman, and Otis Banks. A committal service will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Green Mountain, North Carolina, at 1:30 PM. Friends and family are asked to gather at the graveside by 1:20 PM. Pallbearers will be: Cory King, Caleb Day, Gabriel Douglas, Cheyenne Lowery, Lee Davis, Isaac Douglas, Joey Douglas, Johnathan Peterson, Jessup Peterson, and C.J. Varner. | Renfro, Virginia Toots" (I70765)
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| 8787 | Virginia Ann Large Eller, 86, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Elizabethton, she was a daughter of the late William Martin and Margaret Scalf Large. Virginia was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and Elizabethton Business College. She was associated with her husband in the operation of Eller Tire Company until their retirement. She was a member of East River Park Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Charles M. Eller, who died May 22, 2015; a daughter, Kathy Ann Honeycutt; and three sisters, Ruth Elmore, Evelyn Snavely and Billie Dolan. Survivors include three grandchildren, Kela M. Collins, Dustin Hurley and Lindsay Hurley, and eight great-grandchildren, Brittney Collins, Taylor Collins, Jordan Collins, Leah Hurley, Alyesa Hurley, Tyler Guinn, Caitlyn Guinn and Jaiden Sayers. It was her wish to be cremated and no services held. | Large, Virginia Ann (I62501)
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| 8788 | Virginia Bagby Adams in the U.S. Veterans' Gravesites: 1ST LT US ARMY WORLD WAR II. Birth and death dates as given above. Buried in Wynoochee Cemetery, Montesano, WA. Director, Licensed Practical Nurse Program, Grays Harbor College during the 1970s. She championed compassion and understanding when dealing with alcoholics. She instilled these attitudes in her nursing students in an era when alcoholism was believed symbolic of a weak person who was not to be respected. Daughter of James Willis and Lucile Bagby. Obituary: The Daily World, Aberdeen, WA - date not known. | Bagby, Virginia Shuford (I84891)
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| 8789 | Virginia Bell Canter Harrison, 81, of Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 2, 2018. Virginia was born to the late Howard H. Canter and Rosie Hicks Canter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Reynolds Jerry Harrison, on August 12, 2016; two brothers, Junior Canter and Burley Canter; and a sister, Ruby Peters. Mrs. Harrison was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church. She was employed for several years at Harold McCormick School. Those left to cherish her memory include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Margaret Harrison, Tim and Reta Harrison and David and Denna Harrison; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Russell and Ethel Winters; and a special sister-in-law, Sherry Coffey. | Canter, Virginia Bell (I59617)
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| 8790 | Virginia Collins - ELIZABETHTON ELIZABETHTON — Virginia Elizabeth Collins, 66, 172, Sunrise Drive, Elizabethton, died Friday, June 24, 2005, at her residence after a lengthy illness. A native of Carter County she was the daughter of the late Sprugeon and Bessie Pierce Collins. Ms. Collins worked at Harrison Shoe Store for many years. She was a member of Nidiffer Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and Dewey Collins; and one sister, Geraldine Collins. Survivors include three sisters and brothers-in-law, Margie and Clyde Lewis, Wilma and Ronnie Nave and Margaret Ann and Luther Deloach; One brother and sister-in-law, Billy Jack and Glenda Collins. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joey Manis and Rev. Roger Mathes officiating. Graveside and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Lee Gay, Bobby Collins, Jeff Hermmann, Teddy Collins Jason Shaw and Roger Shaw. Honorary Pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral chapel. Family and Friends will assemble at the funeral chapel at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery. Friends may call at the residence at any time. | Collins, Virginia Elizabeth (I17857)
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| 8791 | Virginia Dare Hamilton Nave, 82, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, after an extended illness. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Robert R. and Anna E. Reed Hamilton. She had lived most of her life in Carter County. Virginia was a former employee of the Housecleaning Department of Carter County Memorial Hospital and retired due to disability from North American Rayon Corporation. She was an active member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and the WMU of the church. She was also a member of the Auxiliary D.A.V.A. Chapter 17. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Stephen K. Nave, Michael Nave and Rev. Jeff Nave; her sisters, Ruby Watts, Anna Bell Hamm, Mary Watts, Edith Hamilton, Ossie Hurley and Beulah Caldwell; her brothers, John Hamilton, Fred Hamilton and Robert Hamilton; her grandson, Michael Lee Nave; and also her special friend and sister-in-law, Mary Hamilton. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Albert V. Nave; a daughter, Robin Nave Markland; a sister, Nettie Clark; a brother, Samuel Hamilton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Annetta Nave and Lesia Nave Goodman; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. William Duncan and Rev. Willie Lunsford officiating. Music will be provided by David Long and the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Choir. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Eddie Nave, Mike Nidiffer, Bob Carr, Jeff Pierce, Stephen Lewis, Dallas Pierce, Dexter Lunceford and Dean Robinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Reedy, Chris Long, Dr. Keith Cook and her church family. | Hamilton, Virginia Dare (I72971)
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| 8792 | Virginia F. Edens O'Dell, 89, formerly of Hickory Tree Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, June 18, 2001, at NHC of Bristol. Mrs. O'Dell had lived most of her life in the Bristol area and was the daughter of the late William and Grade Fleenor Edens and the widow of Charles H. O'Dell. She was a member of Central Holston Christian Church, where she had been active in Sunday School, VBS and the Ladies Circle. She was retired from the Sullivan County School System as a cafeteria worker at Emmett School. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Dennis O'Neal; son, Dr. Charles S. O'Dell; granddaughter, Sherri O'Neal; two sisters, Nina Kelsey and Blanche Branson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Central Holston Christian Church with Minister Ken Kehrer officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Finley Witcher, George O'Dell, Sam Witcher, Dr. Don Branson, Carl Kelsey Jr., and Wayne Hughes. Funeral services for Virginia E. O'Dell will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Central Holston Christian Church with Minister Ken Kehrer officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Finley Witcher, George O'Dell, Sam Witcher, Dr. Don Branson, Carl Kelsey Jr., and Wayne Hughes. | Edens, Virginia F. (I70584)
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| 8793 | Virginia Kate Robinson Crowder, 97, passed into eternity and into the loving arms of our loving Savior on August 11, 2021. She was born on April 12, 1924, in Elizabethton, TN to the late Blaine and Nora (Pierce) Robinson. She was a member of the Hillsboro Church of Christ (Nashville, TN). She was married for 55 years to her love, Donald Crowder. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Crowder; son, Ronald Crowder; brother, Gale Robinson; and sister, Nina Campbell. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving daughter, Jan Crowder of Nashville, TN; two grandchildren, Danielle Crowder of Palmetto, FL, and Brent Crowder of Flint, MI; 3 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; 1 sister, Janese Wilson (New Lyme, OH); numerous family members, and countless dear friends. Virginia retired from the Flint Board of Education (Michigan). She loved music, gardening and canning vegetables, sewing, long drives in the country, but most of all, she loved going to church and worshipping our Lord. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 15, at the Central Church of Christ from 1:00 – 3:00 with service at 3:00. Burial will be on August 16 at 11:00 at Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery. | Robinson, Virginia Kate (I85751)
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| 8794 | Virginia L. Ellis, 88, born June 22, 1922, of Elizabethton died Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Elizabethton. She was the daughter of the late Robert T. and Katherine Shell Ellis. She was born in Erwin, Unicoi County, Tennessee but moved to Carter County at an early age and grew up in the Keenburg Community. She was employed in the Comptroller's Department of Beaunit Corporation as secretary and cashier for twenty-three years and later worked as a bookkeeper in the Superintendent's Office of the Carter County School System for seventeen years, retiring in 1983. Ms. Ellis was a member of Borderview Christian Church. She also had been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a volunteer for the Carter County Adult Reading Program. She always displayed a love and an interest in the welfare of others, and cared for the sick and the elderly as long as her health permitted. Ms. Ellis was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Ellis and by brothers, Jack T. Ellis, Walter Pat Ellis, Harold R. Ellis and Phillip E. Ellis; and by nephews, David Ellis, Lynn Ellis and a niece, Kimberly Lewey. Survivors include her husband, Winston Redford, Johnson City; six nieces, Kelly Ellis White, Chattanooga, TN, Elaine E. Cook, Abingdon, VA; Katherine E. Barker, Hester E. Honeycutt, Barbara E. Melton and Nancy Katherine Ellis, all of Elizabethton, and three nephews, Jack Patrick Ellis, Ringgold, GA, H. Douglas Ellis, Abingdon, VA and Frederick L. Ellis, Elizabethton. Funeral service for Virginia L. Ellis will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, May 16, 2011 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with eulogy to be given by Mr. Scott Reynolds. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Scott Reynolds and Mr. Ray Don Markland. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her family, friends; special friends, Charlotte Newton, Jo Ann Bowers, Richard Tittle and Winfrey Curtis, neighbors and her church family. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 9:55 A.M. on Tuesday for the graveside service. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for their love and care shown to Ms. Ellis. To those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers donations may be made to any church, community project or charity of their choice. | Ellis, Virginia L. (I30881)
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| 8795 | Virginia L. Pinckard, 94, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Brownlow and Mary Estep Scalf. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Pinckard, and a sister, Frances Lewis. Virginia attended Steed College and was employed at Beaunit Fibers as a secretary for 34 years. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, David Pinckard, Elizabethton; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Jim Cornett, Jefferson City; three granddaughters and their husbands, Angie and Adam Bradley, Johnson City, Kristi and John Hommell, Kingsport, and Regina and Bill Nutter, Nashville; and five great-grandchildren, Blake Bradley, Lauren Hommell, Shelby and Will Nutter and Alex Phillips. A Celebration of Life Service for Virginia L. Pinckard will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at her residence, 703 N. Main Street, Elizabethton, Apartment #3, with the Rev. Raymond Amos officiating. Private disposition of cremains will be at a later date. | Scalf, Virginia L. (I43737)
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| 8796 | Virginia Land Office, Patent Book 3 (1652-1655), p. 109 The Library of Virginia, Virginia Land Office Patent and Grant Database, Image 002_0537.tif [p.] 109 [...] To all &c Whereas &c Now Know yee that I the Said Richard BENNETT Esq.r &c give and grant Unto Christopher LEWIS Seven hundred and fifty Acres of Land lying in the Isle of Wight County about a Mile to the Southward of Henry WHITE's ["whites"] plantation at the blackwater - begining at a poplar by a Small Reedy branch and runing North East Seventy poles to a white oake then East forty poles to a pine then South East by East forty poles to a pine then South East two hundred twenty Eight poles to a pine then South two hundred thirty one poles to a white oake then South west Eighty Eight poles to a red oake near a branch then west North west two hundred forty two poles towards a Swamp then ["Nor" inserted] North East three hundred & two poles to first Station The Said Land being due Unto the Said Christopher LEWIS by & for the Transportation of fifteen persons &c To have and to hold &c Yielding &c which payment is to be made Seven yeares after the first grant or Seating thereof and not before provided &c Dated the 26.th of July 1652 [margin note] Ex John HARBOTTLE} Amey SEAGRASSE } Edward YEOMANS} Henry PAINE John OWEN } John KNIGHT } Richard CASE } George GILES Mary REDMAN } Richard WEAVER } Joseph BURGESS} Mary WHITE Phill: THOMAS } Alexander MURRY} James WACMOTT[?] als' CLINTON - [page end] Virginia Land Office, Patent Book 3 (1652-1655), p. 109 The Library of Virginia, Virginia Land Office Patent and Grant Database, Image 002_0537.tif ---------------------- Give and grant unto Rowland Griffen seven hundred and fifty acres of land, lying in Isle of Wight County about one mile to the southward of Henry White's plantation at the Blackwater, beginning at a Poplar by a small Reedy Ground running North East 70 poles to a White Oak then East forty poles to a Pine then South East by East 40 poles to a Pine then South East 238 poles to a Pine then South 231 poles to a White Oak then South West 88 poles to a Red Oak near a Branch then North North West 242 poles towards a swamp then North East 302 poles, from there to a Forest Station, the said land being formerly granted to Christopher Lewis by patent dated the 26th day of July 1652, by the said Lewis assigned to Francis Sowerby, and by the said Sowerby assigned to the said Griffin to have and to hold. Given at James City, _______ ___, the seal of the Colony this 13th day of January 1661 and in the thirteen year of the Reign of our Sovereign King Charles ______. Acknowledged in Court by Rowland Griffen and Elizabeth his wife this 9th of April, 1663 Attest John Jennings Clk Crt Francis Moryson Tho. Ledwell Acknowledged in Open Court by George Bell and Hester his wife this 9th day of May 1663 Attest John Jennings Clk Crt ------------------- Isle of Wight Co., VA, Record of Deeds, Wills, Etc., Vol. 1 (1662-1715), p. 238 The Library of Virginia, Isle of Wight Co. Microfilm Reel 22 [p.] 238 Know all men by these p'sents that I Rowland GRIFFITH of the County of Isle of Wight in Virginia, for the Natural love & affecçon, w.ch I have & bear towards Jane DESLOGES my Onely Daughter ["Daughr"] now Wife unto Michall DESLOGES, Taylor and for divers other good causes & consideraçons me thereunto moveing doe fully freely & absolutely give unto the said Jane DESLOGES my Daughter and to the heires lawfully begotten or to be begotten of her owne body all & singular my Estate visible & invisible that is or shall be called mine of whatsoever nature quallitie or Condiçon or what else shall be either Bill, debts, househould stuffe Chattell or what else shall properlie apportion[?] unto me att the hour of my death when it shall happen upon the provisoe following (vizt) that the sd Michaell DESLOGES, nor his said Wife my Child shall in noe wise sell nor imbezle any part of the said Estate soe left or shall be leftt to them att the hour of my death, but onely for their proper & necessarie use onely And if it shall please the Lord to call out of this mortall life, my s'd daughter before the hour of my death without any Children of her owne body that then it is hereby decleared these p'sents to be void & of noe effect as if these p'sents had never been granted And for the oversight & care that my said Sonne & Daughter, shall in noe waies imbezle the s'd Estate now soe given by me to them, & to their heires but onely for the proper & necessary occasion, that is to say for their provision or Apparell onely, Or that the same nor noe part thereof shall be taken away for his debts I doe hereby appoint my loveing friends Rob.t KAE & Charles WILLIAMS both of this County to call in question and recall these p'sents and the same to be void, or altogether Null as if these p'sents had never been granted And I doe likewise reserve y.e priveledge att the hour of my death to give out of my Estate, what Legacies I think fitt w.th out any question to be made by my s'd Sonne & Daughter to the Contrarie And in Consideraçon hereof I have hereunto sett my hand & seal this Ninth day of August 1671 Rowland + GRIFFETH / Sigill Signed & sealed in y.e p'sence of Rob.t HARRIS Acknowledged in open Court by Rowland GRIFFETH Rowland DAVIS this 9.th day of Aug.t 1671 And requested by him to be Recorded w.ch is performed P formed me John JENNINGS ["Jennigs"] Clr Record'r | Griffith, Rowland (I6760)
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| 8797 | Virginia Lee Hubbard, age 90, was called from this earth to her heavenly mansion on May 16th, 2021. Her hope and trust was with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is most certainly singing his praise in the new garden more beautiful than any earthly mind can imagine. Virginia was born December 29, 1930 to the late Henry L., and Winnie Murray in Georgetown, TN. The family moved to Elizabethton when her father began work for TVA in the construction of Watauga Lake. Virginia was a graduate of the Elizabethton High School class of 1949 in spite of the fact her favorite pastime was to skip school with her future sister in law, Martha Hubbard Van Huss. She was married to Harold E Hubbard in April of 1950, and they celebrated 69 years of marriage before Harold’s death in December 2019. Together, they had two sons, Steven and Michael. She remained a devoted mother until her passing. Virginia worked for 30 years for the Raytheon Company, where she worked as an electrical assembler until her retirement. But, when asked, she said her main occupation was playing cards in the breakroom. She is survived by her two sons and daughters in law, Steven and Sherry Hubbard, and Michael and Rhonda Hubbard. One brother, Lee Murray and Jane. One brother in law, Paul Bishop. And one sister in law, Betty Murray. But the ones that made her smile were her: Granddaughter Jennifer Hubbard Sefcik married to Matthew Sefcik. Granddaughter Katie Hubbard Blevins married to Tee Blevins. Grandson Jake Hubbard married to Anna Hope Hubbard Grandson Jarrod Ellis married to Megan Fox Ellis Virginia is survived by 7 great grandchildren, Connor Sefcik, Cooper Sefcik, Eli Blevins, Addison Blevins, Easton Hubbard, Hope Hubbard, and Hayes Ellis. Her niece Angelee described her best “ I admired her sweetness, her constant giggles, her highest of high heels, her sparkly outfits, and her love of jewelry, makeup, and diamonds. Most of all, I admired Aunt Jenny’s sweet nature - she was generous, loving, caring, and non judgmental. As an adult, I marveled at how she carried herself with grace and class. She was a friend to all.” A graveside service will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park on Wednesday May 19, 2021 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Gary Roe and Pastor Tim Mindmann officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Steve Hubbard, Mike Hubbard, Jake Hubbard, Tee Blevins, Jarrod Ellis and Matthew Sefcik. We would like to thank Luke, Tanya, Windy, and Jordan from Sycamore Springs for the love and care they've given our mother over the past 6 years and allowing her to cheat at bingo. Also, special thanks to Caris Healthcare (Brooke, Kristina, Nate, Justin and Michael) for the wonderful care they gave our mother in her last days. Virginia was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 East F Street in Elizabethton, for over 30 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to her church would honor this beautiful woman. | Murray, Virginia Lee (I83064)
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| 8798 | Virginia Pearl Buchanan, 96, of Nebo went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. Born in Avery County on Sept. 2, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Elgie Clark and Margaret Bowman Clark. She was a member of River Valley Baptist Church. Virginia is survived by her children: Jean Crump (Steve) of Lenoir, Wanda Newton (Ray) of Nebo, Milton Buchanan of Nebo, Harriett Yancey (Edward) of Morganton, Gail Henson of Newton, and David Buchanan (Pam) of Morganton; and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her Husband: Adam Buchanan; and a Son: Reuel Buchanan. The family received friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home. Burial followed in River Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. At other times the family will be at the home of the daughter, Wanda Newton. | Clark, Virginia Pearl (I66773)
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| 8799 | Virginia Pearl Buckles Harmon Perry, age 91, of Bluff City, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from her home. She was born in Sullivan County, a daughter of the late James William "Toy" and Myrtle Grace Bullock Buckles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lynn William Harmon, Sr.; second husband, W.I. Perry; nine siblings; son, Lynn William Harmon, Jr.; grandson, Mickey Harmon; and great grandson, William Joseph Chatman. She was a seamstress and a member of First Christian Church of Bluff City. Survivors include her daughters, Lois J. White of Elizabethton, Linda L. Chatman and husband Clifford of Bristol, TN, and Earlene F. Strouth and husband Stan of Bluff City; son, James W. Harmon of Bluff City; daughter-in-law, Shelia Harmon; step daughter, Retha Goff and husband Dennis; step son, Thad Perry and wife Vicki; sisters-in-law, Beverly Buckles and Willetta Harmon Mircale; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 Friday evening, October 26, 2012 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City, with Mr. Ron Whitacre, Minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 6:45 prior to the service. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 Saturday morning, October 27, 2012, in Morning View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of First Christian Church of Bluff City. | Buckles, Virginia Pearl (I68431)
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| 8800 | Virginia Ruby Grindstaff, 82, of Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Virginia was born in Unicoi, Tenn., to the late Robert and Hazel Davis Banks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Grindstaff, and four sons, Larry Grindstaff, Perry Grindstaff, Randy Grindstaff and James Grindstaff. Virginia retired from North American Rayon Corporation and loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Billy Joe Grindstaff; seven grandchildren, Anthony Grindstaff, Jason Grindstaff and wife Melissa, April Grindstaff, John Grindstaff, Kristen Grindstaff, Dusty Grindstaff and Michael Grindstaff; several great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ron Crowe. A service to celebrate the life of Virginia Ruby Grindstaff will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 4, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. The committal and entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Banks, Virginia Ruth (I57353)
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