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| 8901 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Gertrude L. Wood, age 92, at her residence on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was born on November 10. 1929 to the late Chester and Nell Fugett Davis. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joe Wood and three sisters: Jean Phillips, Elsie Arnold, Edith Atwood, and a brother, Sanford Davis Those left to cherish her memory include daughter Cheryl Parker (Wayne) of Mountain City, TN, and son Larry Wood, both of Mountain City, TN; three grandchildren: April Grindstaff, Jesse Parker, and Joe Parker; three great-grandchildren: Joshua Stout, Terry Grindstaff, and Lily Grindstaff and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. from Bethany Baptist Church with Dr. Gale Hartley officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Wayne Parker, Jesse Parker, Joe Parker, Josh Stout, Terry Grindstaff, and John Brookshire. Honorary pallbearers will be men of Bethany Church. | Davis, Gertrude L. (I27723)
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| 8902 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Irene Maine, age 97, on Saturday, April 30, 2022, She was born January 8, 1925 to the late Walter Martin and Vertie Snyder Martin. Irene was a member of Brushy Fork Baptist Church. She farmed along side her husband for 59 years and always made sure the people that helped them had a meal and always encouraged them to eat. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, canning and everyone loved her special chocolate pound cake. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband J. D. Maine, a son Burman Maine, and two sons-in-law: Steve Bumgardner and Gene Brown. Those left to cherish her memory include: two daughters: Lena Bumgardner (her day caregiver) of the home and Nancy Brown of Mountain City, TN; twelve grandchildren: Linda Setzer, Diane (David) Icenhour, Donna Bumgardner, Debbie (Bob) Snyder, Deena (Sam) Icenhour, Brittany (Thomas) Albert, James (Gloria) Payne, T.J. (Lindsey) Smith, Ethan Icenhour, Matthew Icenhour, Brandon Maine and Brian Maine; great grandchildren: Ryan, Kevin, Amanda, Chad, Chasity, Connor, Samuel, Ashlee, Molly, Austin, Markencie, Marlee, Elijah and Easton; great great grandchildren: Bentley, Colton, Layton, Walker, Arianna, Cayden, Irna, Dylan and two on the way. An aunt Mary Lee Snyder and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. A graveside service and entombment will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Sunset Mausoleum of Love with Rev. Sam Icenhour and Rev. Mike McNutt officiating. Active pallbearers will be Connor, Samuel, T.J., Ethan, Matthew, Ryan, Brandon, Brian, Chad and Kevin. Honorary pallbearers will be John Seatz, Eddie Cross, Johnny Jones, Kenny Wilson, Lynn Wilson and Butch Wilson. | Martin, Irene (35431757)
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| 8903 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Irene Maine, age 97, on Saturday, April 30, 2022, She was born January 8, 1925 to the late Walter Martin and Vertie Snyder Martin. Irene was a member of Brushy Fork Baptist Church. She farmed along side her husband for 59 years and always made sure the people that helped them had a meal and always encouraged them to eat. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, canning and everyone loved her special chocolate pound cake. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband J. D. Maine, a son Burman Maine, and two sons-in-law: Steve Bumgardner and Gene Brown. Those left to cherish her memory include: two daughters: Lena Bumgardner (her day caregiver) of the home and Nancy Brown of Mountain City, TN; twelve grandchildren: Linda Setzer, Diane (David) Icenhour, Donna Bumgardner, Debbie (Bob) Snyder, Deena (Sam) Icenhour, Brittany (Thomas) Albert, James (Gloria) Payne, T.J. (Lindsey) Smith, Ethan Icenhour, Matthew Icenhour, Brandon Maine and Brian Maine; great grandchildren: Ryan, Kevin, Amanda, Chad, Chasity, Connor, Samuel, Ashlee, Molly, Austin, Markencie, Marlee, Elijah and Easton; great great grandchildren: Bentley, Colton, Layton, Walker, Arianna, Cayden, Irna, Dylan and two on the way. An aunt Mary Lee Snyder and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. A graveside service and entombment will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Sunset Mausoleum of Love with Rev. Sam Icenhour and Rev. Mike McNutt officiating. Active pallbearers will be Connor, Samuel, T.J., Ethan, Matthew, Ryan, Brandon, Brian, Chad and Kevin. Honorary pallbearers will be John Seatz, Eddie Cross, Johnny Jones, Kenny Wilson, Lynn Wilson and Butch Wilson. | Martin, Irene (35086948)
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| 8904 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Jackie Swanson Brown age 65 on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1956, to the late Claude Brown and Betty Flannagan Brown. Jackie was a member of Victory Chapel Cowboy Church and he loved working puzzles, fishing, and wrestling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Mark Brown, John Brown, and George Brown, and sister: Kathy Evans. Those left to cherish his memory include his sister: Nancy McFadden (Robert) of Trade and brother: Jim Brown (Tamera Milhorne) of Piney Flats, Caregiver: Linda Guy of Mountain City, and Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Special friends Cathy Motsinger-Eller, Terry Hodge, and Morris Davis also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, from the Charles B. Hux Chapel with Mr. Eddie Porter and Mr. Jim Furchess officiating. The burial will be at the Mcfadden Cemetery in Trade, TN. | Brown, Jackie Swanson (90254750)
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| 8905 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Jarrett A. Wilson, age 90, on Sunday, May 30 2021 in VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN. He was born July 22, 1930 to the late Lafayette (Fayte) and Hessie Phillips Wilson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son Bobby Wilson, sisters Mary Lee Shepherd and Willa Mae Arnold and brother Samuel Wilson and special friend Earll Atwood. He was a member of Nelsons Chapel Baptist Church for sixty-six years where he had served as choir director, deacon and a Sunday School teacher. Also, he loved hunting, singing and playing pool. Jarrett was a US Army veteran in Korea having served as a Platoon Sergeant. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and a member of Taylorsville Masonic Lodge 243 F&AM for fifty years. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Barbara Cornett Wilson; son Michael Wilson and wife Jennifer of Kingsport, TN; sister Grace Osborne of Mountain City, TN; two grandchildren Reid and Vada Wilson and special friends Mike White, Don Payne, Buford Lipford, Kenneth Crowder and Eugene Mast. A military graveside service accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard was held in Sunset Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike McNutt and Rev. Sam Icenhour officiating. | Wilson, Jarrett A. (I83741)
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| 8906 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Katherine Faye Stines Harmon, age 78, on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Watauga Medical Center. She was a member of Flat Springs Baptist Church. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband Ira Harmon and her parents Clyde and Eliza Stines of Flat Springs Road. Those left to cherish her memory include one brother, Boyd Stines and wife Phyllis of Elk Park, NC; one nephew, Justin Stines and wife Jodi of Boone, NC; one great niece, Josie Stines and one great nephew, Jaron Stines, of Boone. NC. A number of cousins, friends and a very special friend Kay Farthing of Butler, TN also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nathan Jones and Mr. Tim Moretz officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside service will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. | Stines, Katherine Faye (I89064)
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| 8907 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Kathleen Baker, age 96, on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born on November 22, 1926 to the late Luther Ogden Wolfe and Reta Ethel Dugger Wolfe. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John D Baker and brother, Bill Wolfe. She loved gardening and was a member of the Bakers Gap Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Kathleen attended and later taught at the Watauga Academy. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Lisa Main (Ray) of Mountain City; son, Johnny C Baker (Nita) of Butler; four grandchildren, Jonathan Baker of Elizabethton, Jason Baker of Mountain City, Sawyer Main of Mountain City and Jeff Baker of Butler; several great grandchildren; nieces and nephew, Teresa McClain (Joe) of Florida, Joan Anderson of VA and Jimmy Moody, of Butler and her special friend, Jessica Baker also survives. Funeral service for Kathleen will be Friday, February 10, at 3 pm at Bakers Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Peterson officiating. Family will receive friends from 1 – 3 pm prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and burial will follow in the Bakers Gap Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Baker, Jeff Baker, Jacob Baker, Jonathan Baker, Sawyer Main and Jackson Baker. Honorary Pallbearers are David Baker, Adam Lunceford, Ray Lunceford, Larry Stanton and Sam Allen. | Wolf, Kathleen (31592699)
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| 8908 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Kim Shelton Main, age 52, on Sunday, September 25, 2022 in Amorem Hospice, Hudson, NC after an extended illness. She was born August 16, 1970 to the late John Shelton and Shirley Ashley Shelton. Kim enjoyed collecting Precious Moments figurines, antiques and knives. She also loved flowers and gospel music. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Brandy Nichole Main and two brothers: Rick and Johnny Shelton. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Dennis Main; 3 sons: Thomas Main, Eric Main and Jeremiah Main, all of Creston, NC; 3 sisters: Debbie (Robert) Roark of Trade, TN; Lisa (Michael) Mast of Fleetwood, NC and Tracie (Benji) Pleasant of Lenoir, NC; 2 brothers: Jeff Shelton of Mountain City, TN and Jonathan Shelton of Johnson City, TN. Several nieces, nephews and her dog Delilah also survive and special friends Elibge Greer and Iva Lee Greer, both of Creston, NC. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 2:00 pm from Sutherland Baptist Church on Brown Hollow Road, Creston, NC with Anthony Roark and Chuck Call officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow in Main Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Brian Shelton, Ricky Ray Shelton, Keith Loggins, Benji Pleasant and Michael Mast. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Shelton, Tom Main, Jamie Brown, Jonathan Shelton. | Shelton, Kim (18697454)
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| 8909 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Lois Eastridge, age 81, on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in the Mountain City Care Center. She was born January 14, 1941 to the late Lillard Abel and Lenis Widner Abel. She was a member of State Line Baptist Church. Lois loved playing softball and riding motorcycles. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ted Eastridge; a son Teddy Eastridge; a daughter-in-law Marie Eastridge and three brothers: Raymond Abel, Roger Abel and Grover Abel. Those left to cherish her memory include a son Tommy Eastridge of Laurel Bloomery, TN; sister Betty Pennington and husband David of Laurel Bloomery, TN; brother James Abel; granddaughter Maddie Boldt; niece April Yarber; great nephew Tyler Yarber and special friend Ruby Gentry. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Hux & Lipford Chapel with Rev. Michael Icenhour and Rev. Paul Graybeal officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will be held on Monday in State Line Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Active pallbearers will be Tyler Yarber, Deanie Gentry, John Nelson, Gary Lewis, Ken Phipps, Adam Deyton, Michael Jones and Timothy Carr. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Keene and Norman Dickens. | Abel, Lois (I91159)
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| 8910 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Lola Belle McNeil Laxton at the age of 81 on November 06, 2021 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born February 02,1940 to the late Paul McNeil and Nell Osborne McNeil. She was also proceeded in death by a son; Edward Thomas, a brother; Jerry McNeil, and a sister; Jean Arnold Ms.Laxton was a Registered Nurse Lola is survived by a son; Terry Kyte and wife Glenna of Bristol, TN 2 sisters; Nancy Gurley, Bristol, TN and Janice Hawkins, of Mountain City, TN Brother; Tom McNeil and wife Karen, Daytona Beach, FL. Grandson; Joshua Kyte, Blountville, TN. and great grandson Keaton Kyte. several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, November 28th 2021 at 12 pm. From the Shouns United Methodist Church Cemetry. | McNeil, Lola Belle (I89191)
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| 8911 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Mark S. Guinn, age 65, on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1958 to the late Charles D. Guinn and Ethel Morefield Guinn. Mark was a member of the Victory Chapel Cowboy Church and enjoyed Woodworking and Fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Dave Guinn, Joe Guinn, Wayne Guinn, and Jack Guinn. Sisters; Geneva Eggers, and Jean Baird. Those left to cherish his memory include his Spouse Doris Vanover; three sons, Dakota Guinn, Ricky Vanover, and Jason Vanover; two daughters, Amanda and Paula Schofield; three sisters, Melissa McCullah, Lynn Gagliardi, and Mae Talley; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and special friends Steven Parks, and Spider also survive. To honor his wishes there will be no formal services held. | Guinn, Mark S. (92712616)
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| 8912 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Pauline Roark, age 90, on June 29,2021 at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, TN. She was born July 19, 1930 to the late Cicero Mahala and Vainy Greer Mahala. Pauline was a member of Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church and she enjoyed making crafts and decorations. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Roark. Those left to cherish her memory include: two sisters Madeline Parsons of Mountain City; and Edna Lewis, West Jefferson, West Jefferson, N.C. four brothers: Billy Mahala of Shady Valley; John Mahala of Stoney Creek; Fred Mahala of Shady Valley and Roy Mahala of Shady Valley and several nieces and nephews. Graveside and entombment services were held Friday, July 2, 2021 in Sunset Mausoleum of Love at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Eddie Porter officiating. | Mahala, Pauline N. (I84560)
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| 8913 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Peggy Walsh Jennings, age 89, on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was born January 14, 1934 to the late Cecil Walsh and Addie Mae Moretz Walsh. Peggy was a member of the Faith Assembly Church of Indiana. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, feeding birds and cooking. In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Benard Jennings and Grandchildren, Brittany and Ronnie; two brothers, Geter Walsh and Carnell Walsh and Juanita Trivett. Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Lannie Jennings of TN and Angie Hall (James) of TN; two sons, Joe Fletcher (Melissa) of TN and Shawn Jennings of the home; six grandchildren, Mary Woolman, Christi Hicks, Billie Giles, Shana Stout, James Hall and Johnny Hall; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Margaret Roberts, Marie, Rosie and Jerry and Gail of Amedisys Hospice. Pallbearers will be Junior Trivett, Matthew Brown, Danny Eastridge and Jamie Jennings Honorary Pallbearers are James Hall, Johnny Hall, Luke Laws and Dean Ham. Funeral service for Peggy will be Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12 noon in the Charles B Hux Chapel at Hux & LIpford funeral Home with Ted Lewis and Leonard Fletcher officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 am - 12 prior to the funeral . Burial will follow at the Jennings Cemetery. | Walsh, Peggy (20829460)
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| 8914 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert Fritts, age 79, on Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born June 24, 1943, to the late R. D. Fritts and Rosa Campbell Fritts. Robert loved building birdhouses. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Roy Fritts. Those left to cherish his memory include a brother Eugene “Buster” (Shirley) Fritts; three nieces: Elizabeth Dugger, Felicia Dugger, and Lori Garland; one nephew: Michael Fritts and special friends, Susan Williams and Howard Paul Stout. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 2:00 pm in the Eastside Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Harvey White. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm prior to the funeral service. Graveside and interment will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Josh Dugger, Timmy Dugger, Johnny Whaley, Michael Fritts, Randall Dugger, and Jessie Garland. Honorary pallbearers will be Devin Dugger, Kevin Dugger, Dillon Williams, Eddie Williams, Randolph Dugger, and Chris Dugger. | Fritts, Robert D. (26086048)
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| 8915 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Vaught Stout, age 66, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was the son of the late Grady Vaught Stout and Ruby Faye McCulloch of Mountain City, TN. He was born on April 1, 1955. He was also preceded in death by his brother: Douglas Stout, and maternal grandparents Roby and Hassie Woodard. Bob loved playing music, especially with his Nephew Grady and the Sandy Mountain Boys. He loved riding his Harley’s and he was the owner of Thunder Mountain Motorcross, he loved operating heavy equipment and there was not a single piece of equipment he didn’t excel on. Bob loved playing football and basketball in his younger years and watching it in his later years. Bob was the owner of Bob Stout Construction, which he took much pride in, since 1986. Those left to cherish his memories include his Mother Ruby Stout McCulloch; Fiancee: Becky Sewell; Daughter: Brandy (Chuck) Bennett;Nephew: Grady (Evelyn) Stout. His other children that he considered his own: Eric Ward, Taylor Ward, Nicole and Ethan Ward; Special Uncle and Aunt: John and Julie Woodard; Special Cousins: Leigh McCullough, Kenny Roark and Jack Stout and many others; Special Friends: The Staff of Bob Stout Construction; Grandchilden: Alexis Bennett, Maddox Bennett, Roland, Anna and Robert Reed Stout and Zane Ward. Pallbearers include Maddox Bennett, Eric Ward, Ethan Ward, Billy Jack Stout, Jace Stout, Jack Stout, Dale Hope and Carroll Chappell. Honorary pallbearers include John Woodard, Kenny Roark, Roland Stout, Robert Reed Stout, Desi Ward, Jeff Wagner, Thomas Moore, Dustin Tester, Rodney Sewell, Jerry Brown, Fred Eldreth and Bob Hope. A Funeral Service for Bob will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 8:00 pm at the Johnson County High School Gymnasium. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 prior to the service with Pastor Steven Spencer and Chuck Morefield officiating. A Graveside service will be held at the Stout Family Cemetery at 11:00 am on Thursday 23, 2021 with Rev. Steven Spencer and Chuck Morefield to officiate. | Stout, Robert Vaught (I87563)
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| 8916 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Ruth Caroldean Cooke, age 91, on February 2, 2023 at her residence. Ruth was born on March 10, 1931 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Calton Graybeal and Bessie Eastridge Graybeal. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Roy Gene Lipford; a son, Terry Lynn Cooke; sisters, Betty Faye Stuart, Sue Simmons, Bobbie Jean Cogswell; brothers, Conley Odell Graybeal, Wade Graybeal, Pete Graybeal, Vaughn (Short) Graybeal and an infant brother Bernice Graybeal. Ruth was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was a very loving and caring mother, loved preparing meals and the holidays and had a meal with her family every Monday night. Her survivors include her husband of 61 years, Jim Cooke of the home, her children, Eddie Lipford (Sirena), Ronnie Lipford (Debbie), Elaine Henley, Tim Lipford (Mary), Tom Cooke, Teddy Cooke and Michele Cooke Crowder (Jim); grandchildren, Calvin Lipford, Jessica Cunningham, Leon Henley, Adriane Henley, Mackenzie Cooke, Mikey Furches and Cameron Crowder; seven great grandchildren; her special friend, Mary Alice (Punkin) Jenkins and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Ruth Caroldean Cooke will be conducted on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in the Buford Lipford Chapel in Hux & Lipford Funeral Home at 2 pm with David Hankle and Berry Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 pm prior to the service. Graveside service and burial will follow in the Reece Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family. | Graybeal, Ruth Caroldean (I53512)
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| 8917 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Shirley A Wood on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 27, 1937, in Elizabethton, TN, to the late Lloyd Parker and Vergie Morefield Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred S. Wood. She was also preceded by two brothers, Dallas Parker and Lloyd Parker Jr. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She loved cooking, gardening, spending time with her family, and playing Canasta. She was a 1955 graduate of Johnson County High School. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Snyder (Larry) of Glen Allen, VA, and Lisa Haynes (Doug) of Mountain City. Two sons, Kenneth Wood (Marie) of Hudson, NC, and Dwayne Wood (Rachel) of Lenoir, NC. Grandchildren: Stephanie Snyder of Washington DC, Mychael Cress of Boones Creek, TN, Mary Downing (Greg) of Kernersville, NC, Wayne Trexler (Ashley) of Hickory, NC, Matthew Wood (Kayleigh) of Granite Falls, NC, Mary Wood, and Becky Wood both of Lenoir, NC, Two sisters: Mary Shupe of Mountain City, TN and Barbara Sexton of Mountain City, TN, One brother: Charles Parker of Sulfer Springs, TN. Several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive, along with a special friend Nancy Wills of Mountain City, TN. Funeral services for Shirley A. Wood will be conducted on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 6 pm at Bethany Baptist Church, with Dr. Gale Hartley to officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 6 pm prior to the funeral service. Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11 am in Sunset Memorial Park Pallbearers are Carroll Parker, Tim Parker, Marty Parker, Joe Parker, Jess Parker, Wayne Parker, Terry Parker, Victor Ward, and Matthew Wood. | Parker, Shirley Ann (17755936)
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| 8918 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Tommy Jack Lipford, on December 22, 2022. He was born March 1, 1961 to the late Fred Lipford and Barbara Gentry Lipford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan. Tommy is survived by his sons, Brandon (Angie) of Damascus VA and Chris (Kelsey) of Mountain City, TN; brother , Wayne (Aril) Lipford; grandchild, Gage Lipford; several nephews; Special friends, Blair Lambert and Melissa Gentry also survive. It was his wish to be cremated and no formal service held. | Lipford, Tommy Jack (81203876)
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| 8919 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Virginia “Nin” Brown, age 99 of Crackers Neck. Nin passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Mountain City Care Center. She was born June 8, 1922 to the late Will Smith and Pearl Tester Smith. She was a member of Pleasant View Christian Church. She loved gardening, bird watching, baby sitting and reading her Bible. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Melvin Ray Brown, a daughter: Virginia Ann and two sons: Timothy and Paul and several brothers and sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include her children; Ray Brown of Oxford, PA, Jerry Brown and Steve Brown of Mountain City and Wayne Brown of Bristol. Many nieces and nephews and great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 2 pm at the Nave Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30-2pm prior to the service. Pastor Keith Brown officiating. | Smith, Maggie Virginia (67934041)
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| 8920 | We are saddened to announce the passing of Wayne Greer on Saturday October 2, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center at the age of 66. Wayne was born April 29, 1955 to the late Ben Greer and Lorne Price Greer in Mountain City, TN. Wayne was also proceeded in death by brothers; Ralph, Carl, Bill, Harold, and David Greer, also sisters; Geraldine Greer, Mary Sue Peck, and Christine Pleasant. He was an associate of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home and Sunset Memorial Park. He was a man with a big heart and was always willing to lend a hand always saying “if you need anything let me know” and had the ability to make you laugh. He loved going to yard sales and fishing. Survivors include; Son; Connor Greer of the home. Daughter; Amber Wilson Several Nieces and nephews also survive. Special friends; Dan Lipford and Bugs McCoy. Honorary Pallbearers; Staff of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home, Anthony Porter, and Justin Cable. | Greer, Wayne (I88488)
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| 8921 | We celebrate the life of Mary Kathleen Briggs Hughes, 91, who passed away on Saturday, January 31st, in Newport News, VA. Formerly of Newland, NC, Mary had resided in Virginia since 2002. She was a native of Shell Creek, TN and the daughter of David W. and Flossie Franklin Briggs. Mary was the family matriarch and cherished each and every opportunity to spend time with her loved ones. She was married to a WWII veteran and after the war ended, they moved across several states while raising their family. Over her lifetime, she was employed by the Gloucester Men's Shop in Gloucester, VA, the Crossnore Hospital cafeteria, and TRW of Newland. After retirement, Mary volunteered in area civic organizations. She loved to read and on any sunny day she would be found working in her flower gardens surrounding the family home. She had many friends that loved her and she will greatly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, John French Hughes and brothers Harold Briggs and Robert "Bob" Briggs. The family would like to express their gratitude to Mary's dedicated caregiver, Annie Carmine, and to the entire staff of The Gardens at Warwick Estates of Newport News, VA, with special appreciation to Sara Bowers and Apryl Wolford, for their wonderful care of our Mother and Grandmother. | Briggs, Mary Kathleen (I52102)
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| 8922 | Welch Daily News in Welch WV - June 1952 - Remembering the Flood of 1901 "On a little island on Dry Fork, below Iaeger, there was a saloon owned by a man named Pink Starnes. He climbed to the roof of the building for safety but was washed away and drowned." (Final resting place is unknown) Pinkney is the son of James Jefferson Starnes and Mary An Payne of Alexander Co., North Carolina | Starnes, Pinkney Alexander Sr. (49899716)
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| 8923 | Welda Coffey Bennett, age 87, of Linville passed away on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Sunrise Beach, Mo. She was born on Jan. 24, 1931, in Linville, NC, to the late Ira Coffey and Gladys Cook Coffey. She was preceded in death by her Parents, her husband: SFC Russell Bennett; one sister: Wilma Greene; three brothers: Douglas Coffey, Hundley Coffey, and Boyd Coffey. Welda enjoyed all types of crafts and gardening. She repurposed everything and never met a thrift store she didn't love. She loved to sing hymns while working. Welda loved to play games and was a fierce competitor, especially in Rook. She was also an avid Atlanta Braves and Duke basketball fan. Her life's passion was her family and she loved every minute spent with them. Welda leaves behind to cherish her memory her Daughter: Linda Vanlandingham of New Tazewell, Tenn.; Daughter: Ann (Dennis) Reilly of Sunrise Beach, Mo.; Son: Russell (Karen) Bennett II of Peoria, Ill.; Sister: Alice (Bob) Glenn of Spruce Pine; Grandchildren: Amy (Todd) Owens, Dr. Amanda (Jason) Suhy, Arin Vanlandingham, Dr. Alex (Shannon) Vanlandingham, Patrick Parker, Dr. Kelly (Oren) Peterson, Ashleigh (Kellen) Bennett, Allison McKee, Jennifer Teubel, Carrie Logsdon, Abbey Logsdon; eight Great-Grandchildren, and many loved nieces and nephews. Services for Welda Coffey Bennett will be held at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, from the Linville Evangelical Methodist Church, with Dr. Ken Harper officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11 a.m. at Linville Evangelical Methodist Church up until the service hour. Interment will follow in Tanglewood Cemetery. | Coffey, Welda Louise (I63931)
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| 8924 | Weldon Jerry Critcher, age 68, of 4406 Bamboo Road, Boone, died October 17, 2015. He was born April 15, 1947 in Watauga County, NC. He was a retired homebuilder and custom cabinet maker, and a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Weldon served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a collector of antique Studebaker cars and was a member of the Boone Rural Fire Board. Weldon is survived by his wife, Margaret Roten Critcher of the home; two sons, Shannon Critcher and wife Leigh Ann of Millers Creek, and Travis Critcher and wife Athalia of Boone; one daughter, Kristy Hodges and husband Josh of Boone; four granddaughters, Bethany Critcher, Caroline Hodges, Sydni Critcher, and Zoe Critcher; five grandsons, Braxton Critcher, Jonathan Hodges, Josiah Critcher, Harrison Hodges, and Linden Critcher; three sisters, JoAnn Alessandrini of Salisbury, Wanda Scott and husband Bob of Shalotte, and Laura Higgins and husband Bobby of Boone, and two brothers, Bruce Cook and wife Sharon, and Mack Critcher, all of Boone. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, J.W. Critcher, and one sister, Lavon C. Caudill. Funeral services were held at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Greg Heisler. Military graveside rites and burial, provided by the United States Army, American Legion Post 130, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90, at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. | Critcher, Weldon Jerry (I75244)
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| 8925 | Wendell Hughie Williams, 77, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Wendell was born in Carter County to the late Hughie and Wilma Anderson Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean (Lipps) Williams. Wendell retired from Mapes Piano String and was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church. Wendell loved fishing and loved his family. Those left to cherish Wendell’s memory include his son, Jeffrey (Susan) Williams of Elizabethton; one granddaughter, Bethany Williams of Elizabethton; one great-granddaughter, Maylee Williams, also of Elizabethton; and his special friends, Kenny Childers and Betty Williams, both of Elizabethton. A celebration of Wendell’s life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Rev. Estell Williams officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Kenny Childers, Hugh Buckles, Bethany Williams, Bobby Hall, Bobby Collins and Randy Norris. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 9:15 a.m. Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to especially thank the doctors and staff at Franklin Woods Community Hospital and to Bobby Hall for the loving and exceptional care they gave to Wendell during his illness. | Williams, Wendell Hughie (10486958)
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| 8926 | went to Bolivar, Mo. with sister Mary; supposedly married men named Welch & Wolfe. *see birth note* | Garrison, Minerva (I19497)
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| 8927 | went to Bolivar, Mo. with sister Minerva; supposed to have married men named Welch & Wolfe. there are doubts as to whether she is Garrett's daut. or John's. because of Betty's age and hers on census info.--could have fudged age withcensus | Garrison, Mary (I19565)
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| 8928 | Went to Louisiana in 1847 with his uncle John DeLoach. | DeLoach, William Earl (I17591)
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| 8929 | Wesley C. Largent, age 57, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late Kermit Largent and Loretta Carden Brockwell and was born in Elizabethton on January 7, 1964. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Robert Brockwell. Wesley worked as a millwright and was the former owner and operator of Wesley’s Backhoe and Dump Truck Service. He was also a former employee of Alcoa Industries. He loved building and working on cars. He was of the Baptist faith. Wesley is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Tammy Arnold Largent of Elizabethton; two sons, Markeus Largent of Morganton, TN and Trenity Largent and wife Sarah of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Alexis Largent and Shailynn Largent; one great-grandchild, Kaysen Bowers; five brothers and two sisters, Ricky Largent and wife Shannon of Elizabethton, Dale Largent and wife Barbara of Hampton, Randy Largent and wife Kris of Elizabethton, Jeff Largent and wife Christine of Hampton, Bobby Brockwell and wife Marie of Elizabethton, Debbie Younce and husband Rick of Elizabethton and Ruth Ann Klopfenstein and husband Bryan of Greenville, SC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A service to honor the life of Wesley C. Largent will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Greg Largent officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm prior to the service on Tuesday. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be David Nave, Jerry Street, Kevin Largent, Matthew Largent, Logan Taylor and Ben Taylor. | Largent, Wesley C. (I83560)
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| 8930 | Wesley Eric Snyder, age 44, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday morning, October 15, 2021 at his home. Eric was born on March 30, 1977 in Johnson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dayton and Minnie Bell Snyder and Edell Arnold, aunt, Margaret Myers, uncle, Jim Snyder. Eric loved the outdoors, farming, fishing and hunting. He was an avid UT Vols fan. Eric was a loving person and cared about others. Eric was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Those left to cherish Eric’s memories include his father, Dick Snyder, mother, Barbara Barnhill and husband Michael, daughter, Marley Bell Rhymer, son, Payton James Snyder, brother, Brent Snyder, step brother, Chad Williams, step sisters, Jennifer Harry and Anna McGlamery, grandfather, William Herb Arnold, special aunt, Delores Johnson Phillips, several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor, Rick Thomason officiating. Pallbearers will be Dan Myers, Dalton Snyder, Zachery Reece, Travis Williams, Mike Farmer, T.J. Walters, Travis Ward, Adam Sauer and Austin Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers are Dave Snyder, Lloyd Snyder, Brian Mink, Brandon Mink, Jason Baker and Jay Klein. Graveside service and burial will follow from the Bakers Gap Cemetery. | Snyder, Wesley Eric (I88394)
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| 8931 | Wesley Shankle Sr., 82, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019, after an extended illness at his home. Wesley was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to the late Elbert Adam Shankle and Ethel Agnes Raines. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Otis, Frank, Bobby and William; his sisters, Grace, Carm, Cortie and Marg; and the loving mother of his children, Glenda Shankle. Wesley was a retired truck driver and spent several years driving for Mid-Cumberland Transport following his retirement. Wesley was of the Jehovah Witness faith. He enjoyed listening to music, singing, playing his guitar, traveling, and seeing the sights. He was a great father who loved his children and was faithful to his family. Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Wesley Jr. (Sherri) of Portland, Marie Shankle (Roger) of Portland, Steven Shankle (Cathy) of Gallatin, Chris Shankle (Dana) of Hartsville, Anita Jo Shankle of Portland, and Tracy Shankle of Elizabethton; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; his brother, Nathan Shankle (Louella); and sister, Louella Russell (Johnny) of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. It was Mr. Shankle's wish to be cremated. | Shankle, Wesley (I71532)
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| 8932 | West Branch Cemetery, Wheeler County, OR Morgan Pentecost Ross Born 1830 Died 1891 Sarah Ann Howard Born 10 Oct 1835 Died 4 Jan 1923 Daughter of James Howard and Mary Hayden Howard | Howard, Sarah Ann (I29240)
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| 8933 | WESTLAKE, Ohio – Mr. Ray Davis, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at the Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Davis was born on October 29, 1921, to the late Jake and Mary Tolley Davis. He was a Unicoi County native, where he had lived until he joined the Navy in 1940. Mr. Davis married Eva Letta McInturff in 1945. His military service spanned from 1940 to 1962, when he retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer E-9. During his time with the Navy, he lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, Annapolis, Maryland, Norfolk and Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. After his military retirement, Mr. Davis worked as a Logistics Management Specialist for the Department of the Navy and Naval Sea Systems Command as a federal employee in the Washington, D.C., area. Upon completing thirty-eight years with the government, which included his military and civilian service, he retired as a GS-14 Logistics Specialist and moved back to Johnson City, Tennessee, in 1979. Ray and Eva were members of the Unicoi United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. He also attended Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church. In 2009, Mr. Davis moved to a retirement center in Westlake, Ohio, to be closer to his family In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Letta McInturff Davis, on August 24, 2004; infant daughters, Cathy Lea Davis and Carol Lynne Davis; step-mother, Maude Ramsey Davis; two brothers, Jess Ernest Davis and Clyde J. Davis; three sisters, Etta Davis Moore, Hazel Davis Browder and Rachel Davis Jackson. Survivors include his three daughters, Linda Jean Nutter and husband, Franklin, McLean, Virginia, Peggy Ann Reeves and husband, Joel, Springfield, Virginia, Pennie Marie Gray and husband, Gerald, Westlake, Ohio; Five loving grandchildren, Alycia Nutter Kiley and husband, James, Aaron Nutter, Shannon Reeves, Daniel Gray and Allison Gray; His brother, Reverend George Davis and wife, Helen; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends The family will celebrate Mr. Davis' life by receiving friends at Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 6, 2010, with funeral service to follow. Reverend J.Todd Kingrea will officiate. Music will be provided by Pat Vanover and Martha Piner. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow in the Swingle Cemetery, Unicoi. | Davis, Ray (I18931)
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| 8934 | WHALEY, Roe (Mrs.) "Elizabethton Star," Sunday, March 20, 1949 MRS. ROE WHALEY Mrs. Roe Whaley, 72, died at her home, Route 3, Carderview, Saturday at 2:15 a.m. after a year's illness. She is survived by three sons, Dave Whaley, Joe Hansford Whaley and James A. Garfield Whaley all of Carderview; five daughters, Mrs. Lockie DeLoach of Carderview, Mrs. Creed Hodges of Johnson City, and Mrs. Maude Presley of Carderview, Mrs. Dovie May Whaley, and Miss Roxie Whaley, both of the home; 22 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Sunday at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Whaley Cemetery. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge. | Adams, Roe E. (I10072)
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| 8935 | Wheeler "Jay" Nidiffer, 85, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital with family and friends by his side. He was the son of the late Andy J. and Josephine Nave Nidiffer. Jay graduated from Unaka High School in 1951 and Lincoln Memorial University in 1958 after serving 2 years in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katie Hodge Nidiffer, son Toby (Carol) Nidiffer of Marietta GA, grandson Andrew (Alyssa) Nidiffer of Woodstock GA, granddaughter Kerri Nidiffer of Marietta GA who are the loves and joy of his life. He is also survived by his sister Joann "PNut" Perkins of Elizabethton TN, sister-in-law Carolyn Nidiffer of Elizabethton TN, brother-in-law Moke (Sue) Hodge of Oxford MI, sister-in-law Joan Hodge of Columbia TN and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extensive family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Isaac "Squeak" Nidiffer and sister Kathryn Collins. Jay was inducted into the Carter County Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. He was an accomplished coach on the high school and major college level, mentoring players who would go on to future stardom. He was a three-sport player (basketball, football and baseball) at Unaka High School and attended Lincoln Memorial University on a baseball scholarship. His first coaching position was at Johnson County in 1958. He moved from there to Valley High School in Hot Springs VA for two seasons. His 1960 basketball team, which included professional golf legend J.C. Snead, won the state championship. Jay's professional journey led him to Clinton High School in Clinton TN. In 1960 Jay coached the first integrated High School Basketball Team in the South while in Clinton, Tenn. Stops at the collegiate level included Mercer University, Georgia Tech, South Carolina Aiken, Auburn, Walters State and East Tennessee State University. He was part of Auburn's 1985 Elite Eight team that included future NBA players. He was a two-time Athletic Director at his alma mater Lincoln Memorial University. Jay served for four years as Chairman of the Carter County Republican Party. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Elizabethton TN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 5pm – 7pm at Memorial Funeral Chapel with a service to follow with Pastor Todd Hallman officiating. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Family and friends will assemble at 10am at the funeral home to go to the cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. | Nidiffer, Wheeler "Jay" (I50303)
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| 8936 | When Elizabeth Hartley died in 1898, her obituary in the Watauga Democr at stated that she was the mother of fifteen children, eight of whom had p receded her in death. | Mitchell, Clarissa Elizabeth (I29832)
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| 8937 | When George Benjamine Soto Jr. was born on 11 February 1919, in Guatemala, Guatemala, his father, George Benjamine Soto Sr., was 34 and his mother, María Ercilia de Léon Cofiño, was 26. He died on 29 June 2010, in Elizabethton, Carter, Tennessee, United States, at the age of 91. | Soto, Jr. George Benjamin (I9188)
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| 8938 | When God made our mother, He created a masterpiece. She was love, patience, selflessness, and caring wrapped up in the most beautiful soul this planet has ever seen. On Dec. 20, 2022, the body of Barbara Joann Thompson Lyons ended her journey on this planet, but her soul soars high with the angels and will always be with us. Joann was born on Jan. 2, 1934, in Pineola, NC, to Donald Mead and Nellie Phillips Thompson. She had four brothers and one sister: Donald Maynard Thompson of Norfolk, VA (deceased); Everett Dale Thompson of Pineola, NC (deceased); Bobby Camp Thompson of Wilkesboro, NC (deceased); Beatrice Nell Thompson Booth of Fruitland, NC (deceased); and Phillip D. Thompson of Kernersville, NC. Joann was attending Appalachian State Teachers' College when her father fell ill with cancer. She postponed pursuing her degree to return home to help care for her father. During that time, Joann took a job working at the courthouse in Newland, NC. On her way to work one day, she caught the eye of a young man whose family had a Dry Cleaning business nearby. The young man followed her to the courthouse, asked a coworker who she was, and soon after, asked her out on a date. That date turned into a beautiful relationship, and on May 5, 1956, Archie Dean Lyons, Sr. of Boone, NC and Joann were married at Pineola Presbyterian Church, in Pineola, NC. Archie and Joann have four sons and one daughter: Archie Dean Lyons, Jr. of Boone, NC, married to Vicki Huss Lyons; Jeffrey Marc Lyons of Barnardsville, NC (deceased), married to Janet Roach Lyons; Gregory Eric Lyons of Millers Creek, NC, married to Lisa Haynes Lyons; Brent Mead Lyons of Todd, NC, married to Janna Wilson Lyons; and Allyson Dawn Lyons of Boone, NC, married to Douglas Rennie Brantz. They have eight grandchildren: Mead Lyons, Forest Lyons, Chad Davis, Carrie Osbourne, Jolean Lyons, Aaliyah Pritchard, Jaylah Pritchard, and Eli Lyons; six great-grandchildren: Branson Osbourne, Levi Osbourne, Wyatt Osbourne, Harper Lyons, Brooke Lyons, and Buchanan Lyons. They also have several four-legged & furry grandchildren. Joann's greatest joy in life was children, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She dedicated her whole life to the education and welfare of all young children. After getting married, she returned to Appalachian State Teachers' College and completed her degree in 1962 in Early Childhood Education, all while raising her first two children. Joann taught at multiple elementary schools and daycare centers and treated every child she met as if they were her own, giving them all the love and attention they needed to grow as a student and a person. She often went far beyond what any student needed in class to ensure their personal and mental needs were cared for. As an avid member of Grace Lutheran Church in Boone, NC, Joann taught Sunday School and Bible school and wrote and directed numerous church plays and Christmas Programs. Every child who grew up at Grace felt the blessing of her faith, her kindness, and her joyful spirit as she made the story of Jesus come alive in such creative ways. Joann's passion and enthusiasm for teaching and caring for children inspired all who met and worked with her. We are sad for what we've lost, but heaven has truly gained an angel who will wrap her wings around all the littlest angels there. On behalf of the Lyons Family, a special thank you to all of the nurses and staff at the Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge in Blowing Rock, NC, for the kindness, loving care and friendship they so freely gave to our mother. Funeral services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Boone, NC, on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at noon. Following the service, please join the family in the Grace Lutheran Fellowship Hall for refreshments. A private graveside service will be performed at Pineola Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Pineola, NC, that afternoon at 3:30 p.m. | Thompson, Barbara Joann (45000444)
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| 8939 | When he died Sunday at 60, Billy Marshall Bowman was a warehouse manager and weekend musician. But for much of his life, he was recognized as one of America's pre-eminent steel guitar players. During the 1950s Bowman toured the country with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, and in the decade before that he performed with Johnny Wright and country singer Kitty Wells. Along the way there were gigs with other Western swing and country bands, from the Arkansas Cottonpickers to a local band called the McCoy Brothers. "It may be born in you," Bowman said in a 1982 interview with The State. "I was born pattin' my foot. You pat your foot with Western swing. I always looked out, and if I saw somebody pattin' their foot, I said, 'Well, we're gonna do all right.' If I didn't, I said, 'Uh-oh. We're in trouble.' " Born in Washington, Tenn., he was a son of the late Elbert S. and Gladys Barnes Bowman. Bowman was 12 when he first heard Bob Wills with his San Antonio Rose Band and dreamed that one day he would play with "the best Western swing band" he had ever heard. "I used to get my brother's guitar and put a dinner knife under it to raise the strings and use a Listerine bottle (as a slide)," he said. "I just liked the sound of it -- the sound of steel." During the Texas Playboys' 1950s heyday, the band drew huge crowds and was well paid. "You make pretty good money and you spend a lot of money." Bowman remembered a time when Wills parked his car in a lot and couldn't find it, "so he just went out and bought another car." Times changed, however, and rock 'n' roll knocked Western Swing off center stage. "When Elvis Presley came around," he said, "there wasn't nobody around who wanted to hear steel guitar." Bowman settled in West Columbia 22 years ago with his wife, Betty. While he admitted he could not read music, he did compose the popular "B Bowman Hop," played by country singer Barbara Mandrell on her syndicated television show and recorded by the Steel Guitar Hall of Famers. Another one of his songs, "Billy's Bounce," was featured on Late Night with David Letterman. Although the instrument he played changed over the years -- pedals were not part of his steel guitar until 1968 -- his talent was recognized continually. During Labor Day weekend he is scheduled to be inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame in California and into the International Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. He was a Korean conflict special services veteran, a warehouse supervisor with Edco Chemical Corp. and a member of the American Legion. | Bowman, Billy Marshall (I79078)
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| 8940 | When he died, he lived at: 304 West G Street, Elizabethton, Carter Cty, Tennessee He died in the Life Care Center following an extended illness He was retired from Inland Container Corp, and a member of First Christian Church of Elizabethton, TN. He was an avid coin collector and gardener. He was a US Army veteran stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He is buried at Happy Valley Cemetery, Elizabethton, TN | Austin, Carl Samuel (61004956)
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| 8941 | When María Ercilia de Léon Cofiño was born on 18 June 1892, in Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala, her father, Emilio de León, was 19 and her mother, Maria Luisa Cofiño y García Salas, was 19. She had at least 4 sons and 2 daughters with George Benjamine Soto Sr.. She died about 1968, in Washington D.C., United States, at the age of 76. | de Leon, Maria Ercilia (12227575)
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| 8942 | WHITE, GA - Mildred Jeanette Perkins Swink Hartnagel of White, Georgia passed away on June 15, 2022 of natural causes. Jeannie was born in Johnson City, TN on February 9, 1941. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Wilson and Kathleen Kelsey Perkins, sister Joni Perkins Cannon, and brother-in-law Dwain Austin. She is survived by her loving husband Robert, sons Michael Allen Swink Jr. (spouse Kathy Hamdy), Thomas Anthony Swink (souse Tammy Scott), stepdaughter Heidi Pryor (Spouse Edward). Five Grandchildren; Thomas Swink, Savannah Swink, Cecelia Swink, Audrie Pryor Christian, Trey Pryor, Great-grandson Kollier Christian, sister Mary K Austin, and brother-in-law Dale Cannon. Remains have been cremated and a celebration of Jeannie’s life will be held at a later date. | Perkins, Mildred Jeanette (34880385)
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| 8943 | WHITE, Minerva "Elizabethton Star," Monday, March 27, 1939 MRS. MINERVA WHITE Funeral services for Mrs. Minerva White, 80, who died at her home on Butler, RFD Sunday morning, will be held at the home Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock, in charge of Rev. W. J. Potter. Interment will be in the Carringer Cemetery. Mrs. White is survived by four daughters, Virgie White, Mrs. Flossie Estep, Mrs. I. S. Nave of Elizabethton, Mrs. Gray Roper of Rocky Mount, Va.; one son, Henry; three brothers, Robert McNeil of Butler, Enza M. McNeil of Kingsport; Lem McNeil of California; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Holden of Milligan, Mrs. Hattie Hartley of Butler, and Mrs. Sarah Smith of Butler. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. WHITE, Minervia "Elizabethton Star," Thursday, March 30, 1939 MINERVIA WHITE Funeral services were held for Mrs. Minervia White, 80, at the home Tuesday morning at 11:00 o'clock, the Rev. W. J. Potter and Rev. Richardson officiating. Mrs. White died after an illness of two weeks. She is survived by four daughters, Miss Vergie White of Butler, Mrs. I. S. Nave of Elizabethton, Mrs. Flossie Esty of Cardens Bluff, Mrs. Guy Roper of Rocky Mountain, Va.; one son, Henry White of Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Smith and Mrs. Mattie Hately of Butler and Mrs. Julia Hold of Johnson City; three brothers, Robert McNeal of Butler, Enzer McNeal of Kingsport and Lemuel McNeal of California; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers and flowerbearers[sic] were distant relatives and friends of the deceased. | McNeely, Minerva E. (I71083)
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| 8944 | WHITEHEAD, Thomas L. "Elizabethton Star," Friday, April 17, 1942 97 Year Old County War Veteran Dies Thomas L. Whitehead, veteran of the War Between the States, died at the home of his son, James S. Whitehead, Thursday night at 11:55 o'clock. Mr. Whitehead who was 97 years and ten months old, was a native of Carter county. He was a volunteer in the 13th Tennessee Cavalry, Company "G", fighting with the Union Army. He united with the Christian church at Hopson in his boyhood days and was a loyal member of that church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. S. P. Collins and Mrs. H. N. Campbell of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Eva Roberson of Hopson; two sons, James S. and C. V. Whitehead of Hopson; 18 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Blevins cemetery Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Pallbearers: Hobert Whitehead, Hensley Whitehead, Earl Roberson, Clarence Roberson, Evans Collins, Harmon Collins. Flower bearers: Emley Catherine Ledford, Doris Ledford, Emma Jane Ledford, Ruth Collins, Maggie Collins, Lola Linville, Mrs. Mary Collins, Mrs. Mary Whitehead, and Maud Whitehead. | Whitehead, Thomas L. (I26383)
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| 8945 | Widow - 1850 census w/ John Loyd and with him again in 1860 Johnson Co., TN census. Widow named in husband's estate. Write up in 'History of Johnson Co., TN' (JAS) | Adams, Sarah (I1695)
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| 8946 | Wife may have been Mary Blevins. | Unknown (I21077)
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| 8947 | Wilburn and Nancy Robinson Grindstaff lived at Rock Springs in Johnson County. His will dated Sep 6,1924 (Jerry Ann Stout) | Grindstaff, Wilburn General Grant (I2731)
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| 8948 | Wiley Burl Simcox, age 94, of Mountain City, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008 in Watauga Medical Center. He was born on May 20, 1913 in Shouns, Tennessee, the son of the late Stacy and Villa Rash Simcox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Payne Simcox and sisters, Hettie Nichols, Nannie Dowell, and Gladys Proffitt. He had many occupations in his lifetime. He worked in the coal mines of West Virginia and at a shipyard in Maryland during the onset of WWII. Back in Johnson County he owned and operated his own sawmill. For several years he worked for the Johnson County Highway Department in bridge construction. The first cement bridges in the county were built under his supervision. He was also a farmer and cattleman, but raising cattle was his favorite area of farming. He was an avid horseman and always kept horses on the farm. He was instrumental in organizing the horse show for the Bean Festival during the 1950's. He was a faithful member of Hammons Chapel Christian Church where he led singing for many years. Survivors include his daughter, of Mountain City; his son, of Mountain City; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Mountain City Funeral Home with the service to follow at 2:30 p.m. with Mike Smith, Minister officiating. Burial will follow in Dunn Cemetery. | Simcox, Wiley Burl (I50125)
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| 8949 | Wiley was born in North Carolina to a Menton family. Following the death of his parents, possibly by fire, he was raised by the Hambys in Watauga County, NC. | Hamby, Wiley Gordon (I1069)
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| 8950 | Wiley was born to the late John Wesley and Junie May Maze. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served in the Korean Conflict | Maze, James Wiley (87758098)
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