Elizabeth "Bettie" Hill

Elizabeth married Larkin L. Whitehead about 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Larkin (son of Thomas Sr. Whitehead and Sarah Kirk) was born about 1810 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married James Leonard about 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Obediah Leonard and Esther S. Lacy) was born in Mar 1837 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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.

Thomas married Hannah Whitehead on 10 Aug 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hannah was born on 2 May 1841 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, Whitehead Hill, Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married David Whitehead on 19 Nov 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of James R. Whitehead and Jane "Jennie" Garland) was born in May 1838 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Mar 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Thomas A. Whitehead on 21 Dec 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of James R. Whitehead and Jane "Jennie" Garland) was born in Jun 1837 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Sunday, December 6, 1936
JAMES HARVEY WHITEHEAD

James Harvey Whitehead, 82, died at his home in Bluff City, Saturday morning at 1:30 after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted this morning at ten o'clock from the First Baptist Church of Bluff City with the Rev. Truett Cox, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery at Blevins.
Survivors of the deceased are his widow; three sons, Larkin Whitehead of Blevins, C. T. Whitehead of Seattle, Washington, Madison Whitehead of Bluff City; one brother, Thomas Whitehead of Blevins; two sisters, Mrs. David Cates of Blevins, and Mrs. Julia Fits of Johnson City.
Active pallbearers will be W. D. Lyons, J. H. Wagoner, Andrew Little, H. C. Webb, Bert Thomas, and J. A. Boling.

James married Julia Cates about 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Jerry Cates and Saraphina (Cates)) was born about 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jackson married Elizabeth Waters on 3 Mar 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born in May 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Williams about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 4 Apr 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jun 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, Whitehead Hill, Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carter married Judea (Whitehead) about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Judea was born in Jan 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise married Samuel P. Collins on 26 Jul 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Gilson Olliver Collins and Emily P. Fletcher) was born on 4 Jan 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eva married William Grant Roberson on 24 Apr 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Moses Robinson and Esther Margaret Tipton) was born on 26 Aug 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1947 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cordelia married James Sherman Blevins about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 16 Sep 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Molly Carver about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Molly (daughter of George Carver and Martha Davis) was born about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 May 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Thomas E. Largent on 8 Nov 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Thomas was born in May 1851 in Marion County, , , Virginia; died on 28 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Largent Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Louiza C. Whitehead on 9 May 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Louiza was born in Mar 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Jul 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Largent Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Date of marriage is from the 1900 Carter County, TN Census, which shows that they had been married for 14 years.

William married Sarah Jane Hopson on 29 Oct 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 24 Nov 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Monroe County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sallie Chambers on 25 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born on 17 Nov 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Aug 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hiley married Absalom "Ab" Hill about 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Absalom (son of Samuel Hill and Ellen Evaline Townsend) was born on 2 May 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ora married John H. Simerly about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 7 Apr 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Mar 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Largent Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Madison married Nancy Odom about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Larkin married Eva B. Shell on 19 Sep 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eva was born on 15 Sep 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Holly Hill Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Larkin married Nannie Largent on 14 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nannie (daughter of Thomas E. Largent and Eliza Whitehead) was born on 29 Jul 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Mar 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Holly Hill Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Casswell married Ruth A. Lyons on 24 Dec 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of George W. Lyons and Missouri Marora Duncan) was born on 10 Apr 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Oct 1946 in Clackamas County, , , Oregon; was buried in Damascus Pioneer Cemetery, , Clackamas County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married John C. Holtsclaw about 1905 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . John was born on 10 May 1881 in Jefferson County, , , Kentucky; died in Oct 1977 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlie married Mary (Whitehead) about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Mae (Whitehead) about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mae was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobart married Wildia Ingram about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Wildia was born about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hensley married Mary Ann Ingram on 19 Sep 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Daniel Ingram and Katie M. McKinney) was born on 5 May 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 May 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emily married William Elbert Ledford on 26 Jun 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 1 Aug 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shoun married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nannie married Larkin L. Whitehead on 14 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Larkin (son of James Harvey Whitehead and Julia Cates) was born on 10 Jan 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Holly Hill Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Rhoda Ann Smith on 27 Apr 1912 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Rhoda was born in Oct 1892 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died about 1977 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dana married Bertha Birchfield on 8 Aug 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of John Birchfield and Martha Stanley) was born on 1 Jan 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Jul 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dayton married Mollie Ingram on 6 Nov 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mollie (daughter of Daniel Ingram and Katie M. McKinney) was born on 22 Jun 1899 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Dec 1967 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Mamie Forbes on 17 Apr 1917 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Mamie was born on 10 Aug 1896 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 4 Jul 1955 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Maymie Carrie Miller on 1 Jan 1928 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Maymie was born on 1 Oct 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Dec 1971 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nelson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anderson William Hill. Anderson (son of Samuel Johnson and Sarah (Hill)) was born on 11 Jun 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nelson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Floyd married Ruth Whitehead on 7 Sep 1937 in , Wise County, Virginia, . Ruth (daughter of Dayton Wood Whitehead and Mollie Ingram) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 2012. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Belle married Wilson McKinney on 8 Jun 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Wilson (son of Thomas Clingman McKinney and Hester Stevens) was born on 15 Jun 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1960 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ethel Hill Miller, age 89, formerly of Hampton, went to be with her Lord Saturday, January 1, 2011 in the Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late A.B. and Hillie Whitehead Hill. Mrs. Miller was a member of Little Doe Freewill Baptist Church and attended Rittertown Baptist Church. She was a former employee of the Dave Simerly Store, and enjoyed gardening and keeping her lawn up. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Romulus S. Miller who died on January 5, 1967; four sisters, Katie Hill, Bell Campbell, Bonnie Stanley, and Maxine Honeycutt; and six brothers, Jim Hill, Walter Hill, Floyd Hill, Clyde Hill, Efford Hill, and Glenn Hill. She is survived by a special niece and nephew, Pauline and George Smith, Hampton; three great nieces, Alesia Ramsey, Shona Fritts, and Terri Berry; a great-great niece, Shelbie Morgan, great-great nephew, Seth Ramsey; and a special friend, Emmie Honeycutt. She is also survived by several additional nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Ethel Hill Miller will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 3, 2011 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Richard Stout and Rev. Dean Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Monday prior to the service or at the home of George and Pauline Smith other times. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Whitehead Cemetery in Hampton. Active pallbearers will be Mark Payne, Brian Fritts, Jack Smith, Jerry "Tip" Smith, Mike Smith and Gordon Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Ramsey, Jerry Street, and Seth Ramsey. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center for the loving and devoted care given to Ethel during her illness

Edman married Ruthie Mark on 5 Nov 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruthie was born about 1902 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edman married Susie Hopson on 13 Mar 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susie was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joe married Reathie Cornett on 16 Feb 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Reathie (daughter of Frank C. Cornett and Myrtle Florence Stevens) was born about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 May 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charlie H. Whitehead, 95, Roan Highlands Nursing Center, Roan Mountain, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Larkin L. and Nannie Largent Whitehead. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. He was a member of the Little Mountain Baptist Church and the Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge #566.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Robert, Joe, Grant, Ed and Lawrence Whitehead; a half brother, Earl Whitehead; one sister, Emma Whitehead; and three half sisters, Vicie Barnett, Sudie Hill and Gertrude Birchfield.

Survivors include his wife: Sarah Guinn Whitehead; A son & daughter-in-law: Leon and Louise Whitehead, Roan Mountain; Two Daughters and One son-in-law: Della Sue Whitehead, Elizabethton, and Loretta & Jimmy McKinney, Roan Mountain; Grandsons: Michael McKinney and wife, Raquel, Piney Flats, Mark McKinney and wife, April, Knoxville, Chris Whitehead and wife, Shannon, Roan Mountain; Great Grandsons: Hunter Scott McKinney and Christopher Blake Whitehead; Two Great Granddaughters: Rachel McKinney and Lilly Kate McKinney; Several Nieces & Nephews, including a special niece, Christine Malone; His Special Friends: Hurley Davis, Eddie Julian, Becky Lewis, Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Brown.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Delaney Berry officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday, will be Estel Whitehead, Jerry Whitehead, Tony Whitehead, Jeremy Cole, Bobby Hill, Ed Johnson, Cecil Largent, Mike Blevins, Raymond Hill, Larry Davis and David Davis. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Joe Williams, Otis Guinn, Bernie Hill, Jerry Cole, Charles Jones, J.D. McKinney and the Over the Mountain Men.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of the son Leon Whitehead, 157 Holly Hill Road, Roan Mountain, or the residence of a daughter Loretta McKinney, 309 Heaton Ridge Road, Roan Mountain.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Roan Highlands Nursing Center for all their love and care. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery

Charlie married Sarah Guinn about 1934. Sarah (daughter of Jacob Guinn and Blanche Arnett) was born on 27 Jul 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
"Funeral services for William Holsclaw, 69, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Rader Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Gene Petty officiating. Mr. Holsclaw died Tuesday in a hospital in Longview, Texas. He was a native of Tennessee and a former member of the Merchant Marines. Surviving are two sons, Raymond Holsclaw, of Charleston, South Carolina, and Freddy Holsclaw, of Atlanta, Georgia; his father, John C. Holtsclaw, of Johnson City, Tennessee; two sisters, Mrs. Berniece Cable, of Pendleton, South Carolina, and Mrs. Effie Whitehead, of Hampton, Tennessee; and two brothers, Cline Holtsclaw, of Johnson City, Tennessee, and Reece Holtsclaw, of Charleston, South Carolina."

Notes:

Buried:
OHNSON CITY -- Cline H. Holtzsclaw, 88, 1105 Sevier St., died Monday,
Jan. 6, 2003, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.
Mr. Holtzsclaw was a native of Carter County and had been a resident of
Johnson City most of his life.
He was a son of the late John C. and Celia Whitehead Holtzsclaw.
Mr. Holtzsclaw retired from General Mills in 1979.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Brotherhood Bible
Class.
Mr. Hotlzsclaw was an avid gardener, woodworker, beekeeper, orchid grower
and wine maker.
He had been active with the Orchid Society of East Tennessee, Washington
County Beekeepers Association and was instrumental in the development of the
Friendship Gardens.
Mr. Holtzsclaw was a graduate of Science Hill High School and attended
Milligan College.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Reece Holtzsclaw and Will
Holtzsclaw; and one sister, Effie Whitehead.
Survivors include his wife, Lena Holtzsclaw of the home; one son, Bill
Holtzsclaw, Gray, Tenn.; one daughter, Cheryl Holtzsclaw Buck, Bristol; one
sister, Bernice Cable, Marion, N.C.; one grandson, David Holtzsclaw, Johnson
City; two granddaughters, Susan Holtzsclaw, Gray and Amber Wood, Pacifica,
Calif.; one great-granddaughter, Chelsea Holtzsclaw, Johnson City.
The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, Jan., 8, 2003, at 7 p.m.
in the East Chapel of the Appalachian Funeral Home with Baron Eliason
officiating. Graveside committal services will be held Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003,
at 11 a.m. in Monte Vista Burial Park.

Cline married Lena Gasteiger about 1935. Lena (daughter of William H. Gasteiger and Lillie Bell Loveless) was born about 1916; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Ms. Bernice Holtsclaw Cable, age 96 of Marion, passed away peacefully at Autumn Care of Marion during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 07, 2019. A native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, she was born on June 21, 1923 to the late John and Zealie Holtsclaw.

A member of Grandview Baptist Church, Bernice was known to have a love of crocheting, fishing, and traveling. Her family describes her as having been a wonderful cook. Bernice loved her family and especially her canine companion, Kenny. She will be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Kenneth Cable.

Left to cherish her memory are a special niece, Gloria Whitehead; five siblings, Dimple Holtsclaw, Effie Holtsclaw Whitehead, Cline Holtsclaw, Reese Holtsclaw and William Holtsclaw; one sister-in-law, Mary Morefield (Bill); and her four brothers-in-law, Alan Fincher (Melodi), Everette Cable (Genevia), Gerald Cable (Helga), Eddie Cable (Jenny) and Donald Cable (Faye). She also leaves behind special friends, Marie Wiggins, Veronica Wiggins, Jessie Hensley, Paul Presnell, and Barbara McFarland, who she thought of as a daughter; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Notes:

Charlotte M. Campbell, 82, formerly of Hampton passed away, Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Waters of Roan Highlands Nursing Home, Roan Mountain. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Hobert & Wildia Ingram Whitehead. She attended Cloudland High School. Charlotte worked many years in food service jobs including both Milligan and East Tennessee State Colleges. She was a member of Rittertown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond "Fat" Campbell and three brothers: Odell, Paul and Conley Whitehead.

Survivors include One Son: Rev. Ronnie Campbell & wife Phyllis, Hampton. Her Grandchildren: Jennifer (Chris) Bufford and Amber (Nick) Vines. Her great grandchildren: Tyler & Mariah McQueen and Austin, Aidan & Hadley Vines. Her Brother: Richard Whitehead, Roan Mountain. Her sisters-in-law: Lou & Jackie Whitehead. Several nephews & nieces also survive.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with her son Rev. Ronnie Campbell and Rev. John McCoury officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday will be: Austin Vines, Aidan Vines, Nick Vines, Bradley Whitehead, R.L. McKinney, John Rainbolt, Lester Rainbolt and Paul Nave. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tyler McQueen, Robert Whitehead, Clifford Gobble, Ronnie Gobble, Johnny Bradshaw, Kenneth Byrd, Jack Ingram, Tim French, D.L. Stevens, Robert "Bobby" Rainbolt, Jim Matheson, John Matheson, Leonard Buckles, Jerry Buckles, and Dwayne Buckles. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Vivian Clarke, Betty Lou Campbell (Life Care Center), and the amazing caregivers at the Waters of Roan Highlands Nursing Home with special Thanks to Rev. John McCoury, Nancy & Barbara.

Notes:

Buried:
Sam was born on December 28, 1935 and passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016.

December 28, 1935 - March 09, 2016

U.S. Veteran, Sam Whitehead, 80, Roan Mountain, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Hensley and Mary Ann Ingram Whitehead.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was a retired Truck Driver.

Mr. Whitehead was a member of the Roan Park Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Buster, Bob & George Whitehead and a son-in-law: William Bill Tolley.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years: Ruby Johnson Whitehead. One Daughter: Rita Tolley and her late husband WilliamTolley, Roan Mountain. Three Sons: Kevin Whitehead, Roan Mountain, Clifford Whitehead and fiancé Judy King, Hampton and Roger Whitehe3ad and wife Margaret, Elizabethton. Two Brothers: Ray Whitehead, Elizabethton and Arnold Whitehead and wife Margaret, Roan Mountain. 5 Granddaughters, One Grandson and 12 Great Grandchildren. Several nieces & nephews including a special niece Robin Whitehead.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dwayne Scbish officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 in the Johnson-Roan View Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Adam Johnson, Darren Lacy, Andy Stout, Rusty Estep, Jimmy Hill, Brandon Arrowood and Allen Lyons. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to his daughter-in-law, Margaret Whitehead and grandson, Travis Whitehead and Ivy Tester at Mtn. States Hospice. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Sam married Ruby Louise Johnson on 11 May 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruby (daughter of Carrick T. Johnson and Lucy Helen McCoury) was born about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Arnold C. Whitehead, 82, Roan Mountain passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Hensley & Mary Ann Ingram Whitehead. He was a retired Mechanic at Carter County Motors. He was of the Missionary Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers: Evans, Sam, Ray & Bobby Whitehead.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years: Margaret Johnson Whitehead, Several nieces & nephews. His special friends: Chad Golden and Glenn Blackburn.

Buried:
ROAN MOUNTAIN - Arnold C. Whitehead, 82, Roan Mountain passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Hensley & Mary Ann Ingram Whitehead. He was a retired Mechanic at Carter County Motors. He was of the Missionary Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Evans, Sam, Ray & Bobby Whitehead.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years: Margaret Johnson Whitehead, Several nieces & nephews. His special friends: Chad Golden and Glenn Blackburn.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021 in the Johnson Roan View Cemetery with Jonathan Babb officiating. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 3:20 p.m. Thursday will be: Roger Whitehead, Clifford Whitehead, Dusty Woodby, Jonathan Babb. Timothy Horton, Matthew Doyle, Llovd Myers and Travis McKinney.

Family/Spouse: Margaret Johnson. Margaret (daughter of Omer Wilson "Wilt" Johnson and Texie Winters) was born on 3 Jan 1943 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Oct 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Katherine married Carl Eugene Denney about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carl was born on 9 Jun 1980; died on 21 Jan 1920 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
ELIZABETHTON - Rosalee Roberson Markland, 84, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Waters of Roan Highland. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Shoun & Blanche Whitehead Roberson. She was a graduate of Cloudland High School. She was a homemaker. Rosalee loved quilting, sewing and sending cards of encouragement. She was one of the founding members of Blevins Chapel. In earlier years she attended Green Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Baptist Church and later attended Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lee Markland, and two sisters: Myrsona Shell and Glenda Shell.
Survivors include her daughter: Cathy Laura Hyder & husband Samuel, Roan Mountain. One Sister: Donalee Presnell, Roan Mountain.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2021 in the Lyons Cemetery with Pastor Travis Tyler officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joe married Reathie Cornett on 16 Feb 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Reathie (daughter of Frank C. Cornett and Myrtle Florence Stevens) was born about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 May 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charlie H. Whitehead, 95, Roan Highlands Nursing Center, Roan Mountain, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Larkin L. and Nannie Largent Whitehead. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. He was a member of the Little Mountain Baptist Church and the Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge #566.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Robert, Joe, Grant, Ed and Lawrence Whitehead; a half brother, Earl Whitehead; one sister, Emma Whitehead; and three half sisters, Vicie Barnett, Sudie Hill and Gertrude Birchfield.

Survivors include his wife: Sarah Guinn Whitehead; A son & daughter-in-law: Leon and Louise Whitehead, Roan Mountain; Two Daughters and One son-in-law: Della Sue Whitehead, Elizabethton, and Loretta & Jimmy McKinney, Roan Mountain; Grandsons: Michael McKinney and wife, Raquel, Piney Flats, Mark McKinney and wife, April, Knoxville, Chris Whitehead and wife, Shannon, Roan Mountain; Great Grandsons: Hunter Scott McKinney and Christopher Blake Whitehead; Two Great Granddaughters: Rachel McKinney and Lilly Kate McKinney; Several Nieces & Nephews, including a special niece, Christine Malone; His Special Friends: Hurley Davis, Eddie Julian, Becky Lewis, Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Brown.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Delaney Berry officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday, will be Estel Whitehead, Jerry Whitehead, Tony Whitehead, Jeremy Cole, Bobby Hill, Ed Johnson, Cecil Largent, Mike Blevins, Raymond Hill, Larry Davis and David Davis. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Joe Williams, Otis Guinn, Bernie Hill, Jerry Cole, Charles Jones, J.D. McKinney and the Over the Mountain Men.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of the son Leon Whitehead, 157 Holly Hill Road, Roan Mountain, or the residence of a daughter Loretta McKinney, 309 Heaton Ridge Road, Roan Mountain.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Roan Highlands Nursing Center for all their love and care. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery

Charlie married Sarah Guinn about 1934. Sarah (daughter of Jacob Guinn and Blanche Arnett) was born on 27 Jul 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar married Mary Lillie Julian on 1 Feb 1901 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Mary was born on 15 May 1915 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Jan 2003. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kermit married Loretta Carden about 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Loretta (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 16 Apr 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Mar 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married Floyd A. Hill on 7 Sep 1937 in , Wise County, Virginia, . Floyd (son of Absalom "Ab" Hill and Hiley Whitehead) was born on 7 Mar 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Largent Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Byrl was born on December 16, 1923 and passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015.

Byrl was a resident of Roan Mountain, Tennessee at the time of his passing.

He was honorably discharged from the US Army.

He was married to June.

Visitation for Byrl Whitehead will be conducted at 12 pm Saturday November 14th and the funeral will follow at 2 pm at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Elizabethton TN. Mr. Raymond Hill will be officiating with Yvonne Whitehead giving a eulogy. The graveside service and interment will be immediately following the funeral with Pastor Derrick Hughes of Little Mountain Baptist Church at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Byrl married June M. Odom about 1950. June (daughter of Thomas B. Odom and Laura Ellen Barnett) was born about 1930; died on 19 Jan 2020 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON — Lola Whitehead Butler, 90, Hampton, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2015, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

Born June 6, 1925 in Carter County, one of the children of the late Dayton and Mollie Ingram Whitehead. She attended Cloudland High School. Mrs. Butler retired as a Supervisor of the former East Tennessee Undergarment Factory.

She was a member of the Little Mountain Baptist Church. Her hobbies were shopping and sewing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Butler who died in 1984; by four brothers, Lawrence, Gene, Vernon and Darrell Whitehead; and three sisters, Voretta and Ruth Hill and infant Joyce Elizabeth Hill.

Survivors include two sisters, Geraldine Arney, Elizabethton and Peggy Whitehead, Elk Park, North Carolina; two brothers, Byrl Whitehead and his wife June, Roan Mountain and Brady Lee Whitehead and wife Deloris, Hampton, Virginia; several nieces & nephews and great and great great nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Raymond Hill officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2015, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Monday will be: Nicky, Billy, Robbie, Bobby, and Todd Whitehead, Clarence and Ernie Largent and Josey Oliver. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Raymond Hill, Curtis Carter, Freddie Julian, Mike Davis, Mike Blevins, Tom Reine, Mark Hill, Roling St Clair, Rocky, Steven, Estill, Ricky and Randy Whitehead, Muriel Townsend, Charles "Dud" Ingram, Leon Whitehead, David Vaught and employees of the former East Tennessee Undergarment Factory.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at her residence.

Lola married Claude S. Butler on 12 Jan 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Claude (son of William Merida Butler and Esther M.) was born on 5 Feb 1912 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died in Jun 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wanda Gearldine Whitehead Arney, 83, Hampton, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, and born in Roan Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Dayton and Mollie Ingram Whitehead.
Wanda was a graduate of Cloudland High School and attended East Tennessee State College. She was employed as a CNA at Hillview Health Center for 30 years. Wanda was an avid UT Sports Fan, especially football. She had season tickets for over 45 years.
Wanda loved family gatherings, going to Daytona Beach and shopping. She was a member of Little Mountain Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Byrl, Brady (BL), Lawrence, Gene, Vernon and Darrell Whitehead, and five sisters, Lola Butler, Voretta Hill, Ruth Hill, Peggy Whitehead and Infant Joyce Elizabeth Whitehead.
Although she never had any children of her own, she was a mother to many.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She is also survived by a special friend and companion, Saint.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, September 10, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Peggy Charlyeene Whitehead passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. She was born on September 22, 1939 in Roan Mountain, Tenn., and was the daughter of Dayton and Mollie Whitehead of Whitehead Hill, Roan Mountain. She was a member of Little Mountain Baptist Church and was retired from North American Rayon in Elizabethton.
Peggy enjoyed spending time with her daughter, granddaughter, son-in-law, and her grandpups, Josie and Candy. Most of her days were spent with special friends at Blue Ridge Housing in Elk Park, N.C. Her life-long love was watching NASCAR and cheering for Jeff Gordon. She also enjoyed her early morning visits to the RAMS Rack in Newland, N.C.
Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Mike Davis of Roan Mountain; granddaughter and husband, Kaylea and Derek Shelton of Elizabethton; sister, Geraldine Arney of Hampton; and a special niece and husband, LaGina and David Vaught of Jonesborough, Tenn. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dayton; her mother, Mollie; brothers, Byrl, Brady "BL", Lawrence, Gene, Vernon and Darrell Whitehead; and sisters, Lola Butler, Voretta and Ruth Hill and infant Joyce Elizabeth Whitehead.
A special thank you to the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Johnson City Medical Center PCU, Chaplain/Hospice of JCMC, The Waters of Roan Highlands and friends at Blue Ridge Housing in Elk Park, N.C. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to RAM's Rack – Avery County, NC, P.O. Box 234, Newland, NC 28657.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, February 19, at Little Mountain Baptist Church with visitation from 5 to 6 p.m., with a short ceremony following at 6 p.m. (125 Little Mountain Church Road, Roan Mountain, TN 37687). Music will be provided by Mountain Rose.

Henry married Elsie Street about 1939 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Elsie was born on 13 Sep 1921 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Jan 1999 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret Whitehead Shaw, 86, of Roan Mountain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at JCMH to join her Heavenly Father and Savior.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Milburn Whitehead and Mayme Carrie Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Kay Keith Shaw; an infant son, Glenn Holland; and two brothers, Warren Julian and Wayne Whitehead.
Mrs. Shaw was a homemaker and enjoyed reading her scriptures, painting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those surviving her are her seven children, son Frank Holland (Katie), daughter Marga Wilke, son James Shaw (Belinda), daughter Barbara Sexton (Charles), daughter Karen Boone (Jeff), son John Shaw (Shannon), and Jerome Shaw (Miranda). She had 14 precious grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a lifelong cherished cousin, Opal Russell, whom she considered a sister; a dear friend, Elizabeth Reeves; and two special friends from church, Beulah Puckett and Odleen Perry.
Mrs. Shaw attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she was an active member.
It was Mrs. Shaw's wishes to have a graveside service to celebrate her life. It will be held on Monday, September 11, at 11 a.m. at the Captain Nelson Cemetery, Ripshin Mountain, with Bishop Trent Spaulding officiating and Anna Beucler directing the music. Pallbearers will be selected from the family. The family wishes to express their thanks for the excellent care that Mrs. Shaw received from the excellent ICU nurses and the wonderfully compassionate nurses and doctors from the 4300 Wing who took care of our mother.

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WATAUGA - Geneva Hill Elliott, 86, Watauga, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at the residence of her daughter.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Anderson & Bell Whitehead Hill. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Elliott was of the Baptist Faith. She loved gardening & working in her flowers. She also worked along with her husband in the operation of their family farm. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Jack Elliott who passed away July 3, 2011, by a grandson, Charles Harrald, a brother, Anderson Hill, Jr. and two sisters: Mary Mundy and Phyllis Elliott

Survivors include her daughter: Joyce Harrald. Three Grandchildren: Mark Harrald, Tonia Harrald, and Ava Harrald. Three Great Grandchildren: Allie Harrald, Thomas Mathes and Cody Mathes.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Mark Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Hicks Cemetery (Ripshin Mountain). Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Geneva married Jack Charles Elliott on 8 Sep 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jack (son of Frank Elliott and Linda Meriena Hopson) was born on 16 Mar 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 3 Jul 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hicks Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BUTLER - Raymond Hill, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at his home in Butler, Tennessee. Born in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Floyd and Ruth Whitehead Hill. Raymond was a graduate of Hampton High School and later went on to obtain bachelor and masters degrees from East Tennessee State University. As a life-long educator, Raymond began his career as a teacher at a two-room school in Poga, Tennessee before moving on to spend 25 years as a teacher and assistant principal at Hampton High School. He also served as principal at Siam Middle School and Hampton Elementary School before transitioning to leadership roles at the Carter County Board of Education. He served as Assistant Director of Schools from 1997-1999 and ultimately served as Director of Schools from 1999 until his retirement in 2001. Raymond was inducted into the Carter County Educators Hall of Fame in 2019 in recognition of his contributions in educating thousands of Carter County children during his nearly 42 years of serving as a teacher, principal, coach, and mentor.

As a man of unwavering faith in God, Raymond was a member and deacon of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church in Butler, Tennessee. He previously was a member of Little Mountain Baptist Church in Roan Mountain, where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, and music director. Raymond most recently commemorated 55 years as a member of the Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge #566.

In addition to his work and church duties, Raymond served on the Northeast Community Credit Union Board of Directors for 28 years. During that time, he served 17 years as Vice Chairman and the last year as Chairman of the Board.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, as well as a brother, Eddie Hill. Survivors include his wife of nearly 48 years, Karen; two daughters, Susan and Lindsey, as well as a son-in-law, John Feathers. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Nicholas Kosco of Bradenton, Florida; his grandchildren: Reagan, Alyssa, and Jake Feathers and Makayla Dockery. Additional survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins; special niece and nephew LaGina and David Vaught; An honorary daughter, Jamie McQueen as well as special friends and travel companions, James “Monroe” Stevens and Sandra Forbes.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14th, preceded by visiting hours from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Pastor Dennis Wilson officiating. a special eulogy will be delivered by Kevin Ward, and music will be provided by Bill Anderson. Those serving as pallbearers include: John Feathers, David Vaught, Junior McQueen, Jason McQueen, Eddie Lewis, Adam Morton, Greg Marlow, and Chris Pierce. Honorary pallbearers include: Bernie Hill, Nick Kosco, Kevin Ward, Dallas Williams, Bill Shoun, Jerry Bowers, his church family, Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, and members of the Northeast Community Credit Union Board of Directors. The Entombment services will be held on Thursday, December 15th at 1:00 p.m. at the Mausoleum of Faith at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, Tennessee. A Masonic Service will be conducted by Roan Mountain Lodge # 566 following the funeral service.

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HAMPTON — Luster McKinney Stevens, 91, Hampton passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016, in the Hermitage Health Center.

Born in Carter County to the late Wilson & Bell Hill McKinney. She lived her entire life on Brown's Branch Road.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Conley Jerome Stevens, Sr.; by two grandchildren, Connie Bowers and Melissa Bowers; and three sons-in-law, Terry Hill, Billy Dan Harrell and Randy McKinney; two brothers, Bruce McKinney and Jack McKinney.

Luster was a life time member of Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church and the oldest member of the church. She loved working in her flowers and visits from her children and grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memory two sons & daughters-in-law, Bud & Pat Stevens, Unicoi, and Bruce & Shirley Stevens, Hampton; six daughters & sons-in-law, Wilma & Willard Bowers, Ann Hill, Karen Stevens and Brenda Harrell all of Elizabethton, Loretta McKinney and June McKinney, Hampton; ten grandchildren, Aaron & Polly Bowers, Michael & Brandy Hill, Jamie and Marti McKinney, Christopher & Tracy Stevens, Brian & Tonya Stevens, Teresa & Greg Mathes, Sheri & Ken Trivette, Tammy Hill, Todd McKinney and Tina & John Glover; eleven great grandchildren, Kendra, Andrew, Brooke, Conley, Danielle, Marcus, Jake, Katie, Daniel, Jagger, and Kristen; four great great grandchildren, Ashton, Parker, Carmindy and Paisley.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carl Grindstaff and Rev. Jack Lyons officiating.

Graveside and Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016, in the Stevens Cemetery, Rittertown Road, Hampton with the Rev. Ted Lewis officiating. Music will be provided by Katie McKinney and Penny Bowers. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons and a Great Grandson, Jacob Hill.

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Floyd "Bud" Whitehead, 61, 213 Tolley Town Road, Hampton, died Sunday, January 13, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Whitehead was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Earl and Susie Hopson Whitehead. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Whitehead, and two sisters, Dorothy Whitehead and Lillian Estep.
Mr. Whitehead was retired due to disability from Swords Carpet & Cleaning. He was a member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Gracie June Tolley Whitehead; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Tammy Whitehead, Hampton; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Keith Peters, Hampton; four brothers, Paul Blevins, Roan Mountain, Earl Whitehead Jr., Peoria, Ill., Ralph Whitehead, Gray, and Clyde Whitehead, Elizabethton; four sisters, Mary McNeil, Anna Belle Walker, Eleanora Clark and Betty Davis, all of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Coleen Peters, Dillion Peters and Noah Whitehead, all of Hampton. Several nieces and nephews and many friends also survive.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

WHITEHEAD -- Funeral services for Floyd "Bud" Whitehead, 61, 213 Tolley Town Road, Hampton, who died Sunday, January 13, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, at Fairview Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Burnie Jones and the Rev. L.D. Berry officiating. Music will be provided by the Fairview Quartet. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, in the Brownlow Tolley Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dan Blevins, Bill Chambers, Arnold Hughes, Ted Bennett, Tom Stafford, Kenneth Stevens, Tom Carrier and Doug Blevins. Honorary pallbearers will be the Rev. Dexter Brummitt and the men of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.

Floyd married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROAN MOUNTAIN - Lester Leon Whitehead, 74, Roan Mountain, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charlie & Sarah Guinn Whitehead. He was a 1960 graduate of Cloudland High School. Leon was retired from the Carter County School System in the Maintenance Department. He attended the Strength & Everlasting Love Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years Louise Eggers Whitehead who died June 24, 2015 and by a sister: Loretta McKinney. Leon loved his mule.

Survivors include a sister: Della Whitehead, Roan Mountain. His Nephew: Chris & Shannon Whitehead, Roan Mountain, Blake Whitehead, Roan Mountain, Michael & Raquel McKinney, Piney Flats, Mark & April McKinney, Knoxville. Several great nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Baker and Pastor John McCoury officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Delaney Berry officiating. Active Pallbearers will be: Chris Whitehead, Frank Montgomery, Jack Montgomery, Danny Montgomery, Ronnie Townsend, Michael McKinney and Mark McKinney. Honorary pallbearers will be: Mike Blevins, Raymond, Hill, Bill Johnson, Jeff Hughes, Howard Presnell, Dave Maple and Stanley Largent.

Lester married Nancy Louise Eggers about 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of James Arlie Eggers and Living) was born on 27 Aug 1939 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 24 Jun 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Loretta Whitehead McKinney, 66, of Roan Mountain, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center after a sudden illness on Monday, March 3, 2014.
McKinney was a Carter County native and the daughter of the late Charlie and Sarah Guinn Whitehead. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Roan Mountain. She loved the Lord and had many special friends who previously served with her at Little Mountain Baptist Church of Roan Mountain and at Witt Baptist Church in Morristown.
Nothing was more important to Mrs. McKinney than her family. She exemplified what it means to be a "Proverbs 31 woman." After marrying her husband Jim and moving to Morristown, her primary job was to be a full-time Mom to her two sons. For many years, she kept busy shuttling the boys to ballgames, bike races, 4-H fairs, clogging shows, karate lessons, and anything else that interested her sons at the time, while always doing her best to make sure that Jim came home to a clean house at night with supper on the table.
When she wasn't busy with the boys, she worked at a variety of jobs in manufacturing, marketing, and sales. She and Jim moved back to Roan Mountain upon their retirement. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and especially enjoyed making treats for them.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy McKinney, Roan Mountain; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Raquel McKinney, Piney Flats; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and April McKinney, Knoxville; five young grandchildren, Hunter, Lilly Kate, Rachael, Maggie, and Isla; a brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Louise Whitehead, Roan Mountain; a sister, Della Whitehead, Roan Mountain; a nephew, Chris Whitehead and wife Shannon Whitehead, Roan Mountain; and a niece, Laura Gorney and husband Charlie Gorney, Chesapeake, VA. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in the First Baptist Church, Roan Mountain with the Rev. Garry Edwards and Rev. Chris Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in the Calhoun-McKinney Cemetery. Music will be provided by Rev. Chris Hughes and Mrs JoNell Young, Organist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday will be: Mike Blevins, Todd Markland, Johnny Markland, Larry Shell, Glen "Sonny" Burleson and Lynn Ellis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donors favorite Charity. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church, Roan Mountain.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Janet Kay Arnold, age 75, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Janet was born in Carter County to the late Katherine Ledford Denney. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her beloved cousin, Ulys “Squeaky” Whalen; an uncle, Harry Ledford; and a nephew, James “Jim Bob” Moore.
Janet was a hardworking, self-less lady that always put the Lord and her family first in her life. She was a cafeteria worker for the Elizabethton School System and a member of Unaka Baptist Church. Janet enjoyed spending time and vacationing with her family. She was always willing to help anyone in need and prided herself as a Grammy, always inviting her children and grandchildren’s friends to her house- they were always welcome.
Those left to cherish Janet’s memories and love include her husband of 53 years, Rodney Arnold, of the home; three daughters, Tina Sharp and husband Franklin, Erica Arnold King, and Amanda Weatherly and husband Jonathon; one sister, Diane Denney Moore and husband Roger; her grandchildren – who she loved with all her heart- Caleb King and Grace Weatherly; her cousins, Janey Tubbleville, Aileen Pierson, and Ann Whalen; her niece, Ginnie Morris; her special grandson, Ronnie Hall; and many other nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors also survive.
A service to honor the memory of Janet Kay Arnold will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 8, 2021 in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Eric Heaton officiating. A eulogy will be provided by Janet’s brother-in-law, Gary Arnold. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday.
The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 Am on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Justin Norris, Brad Norris, Ronnie Hall, Harold Lynn Arnold, Wade Arnold and Heath Arnold. Honorary pall bears will be Michael Morris, Jerry Arnold, Eddy Arnold, Gary Arnold, Roger Moore and Tyrone Arnold.

Janet married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROAN MOUNTAIN - Lester Leon Whitehead, 74, Roan Mountain, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charlie & Sarah Guinn Whitehead. He was a 1960 graduate of Cloudland High School. Leon was retired from the Carter County School System in the Maintenance Department. He attended the Strength & Everlasting Love Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years Louise Eggers Whitehead who died June 24, 2015 and by a sister: Loretta McKinney. Leon loved his mule.

Survivors include a sister: Della Whitehead, Roan Mountain. His Nephew: Chris & Shannon Whitehead, Roan Mountain, Blake Whitehead, Roan Mountain, Michael & Raquel McKinney, Piney Flats, Mark & April McKinney, Knoxville. Several great nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Baker and Pastor John McCoury officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Delaney Berry officiating. Active Pallbearers will be: Chris Whitehead, Frank Montgomery, Jack Montgomery, Danny Montgomery, Ronnie Townsend, Michael McKinney and Mark McKinney. Honorary pallbearers will be: Mike Blevins, Raymond, Hill, Bill Johnson, Jeff Hughes, Howard Presnell, Dave Maple and Stanley Largent.

Lester married Nancy Louise Eggers about 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of James Arlie Eggers and Living) was born on 27 Aug 1939 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 24 Jun 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Loretta Whitehead McKinney, 66, of Roan Mountain, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center after a sudden illness on Monday, March 3, 2014.
McKinney was a Carter County native and the daughter of the late Charlie and Sarah Guinn Whitehead. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Roan Mountain. She loved the Lord and had many special friends who previously served with her at Little Mountain Baptist Church of Roan Mountain and at Witt Baptist Church in Morristown.
Nothing was more important to Mrs. McKinney than her family. She exemplified what it means to be a "Proverbs 31 woman." After marrying her husband Jim and moving to Morristown, her primary job was to be a full-time Mom to her two sons. For many years, she kept busy shuttling the boys to ballgames, bike races, 4-H fairs, clogging shows, karate lessons, and anything else that interested her sons at the time, while always doing her best to make sure that Jim came home to a clean house at night with supper on the table.
When she wasn't busy with the boys, she worked at a variety of jobs in manufacturing, marketing, and sales. She and Jim moved back to Roan Mountain upon their retirement. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and especially enjoyed making treats for them.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy McKinney, Roan Mountain; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Raquel McKinney, Piney Flats; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and April McKinney, Knoxville; five young grandchildren, Hunter, Lilly Kate, Rachael, Maggie, and Isla; a brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Louise Whitehead, Roan Mountain; a sister, Della Whitehead, Roan Mountain; a nephew, Chris Whitehead and wife Shannon Whitehead, Roan Mountain; and a niece, Laura Gorney and husband Charlie Gorney, Chesapeake, VA. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in the First Baptist Church, Roan Mountain with the Rev. Garry Edwards and Rev. Chris Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in the Calhoun-McKinney Cemetery. Music will be provided by Rev. Chris Hughes and Mrs JoNell Young, Organist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday will be: Mike Blevins, Todd Markland, Johnny Markland, Larry Shell, Glen "Sonny" Burleson and Lynn Ellis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donors favorite Charity. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church, Roan Mountain.

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Sharlene Largent Roberson, 75, Roan Mountain, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born June 11, 1947 in Roan Mountain to the late Oscar and Mary Lillie Julian Largent. Sharlene was a graduate of Hampton High School. She was a homemaker who loved cooking, gardening, sewing, fishing and most of all spending time with her family. She was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Roberson, and a sister, Louise Honeycutt; Survivors include five children, Tim (Dana) Roberson, Tommy (Renee) Roberson, Tina Roberson (Randy Ellis), Tonya Roberson Japp (Nick DiGiovanni) and Tammie Ramsey; grandchildren, Nikki Japp, Curtis Japp, Craig Japp, LeAnn Barnett, Harley Barnett, Devon Polifka, Dylan Polifka, Dalton Polifka, T.J. Roberson and Melena Roberson, and Jessi Ellis; great-grandchildren, Everleigh Polifka, Paisley and Grayson Barnett, Kenzie and Jake Wilson; one great-great-granddaughter, Stormi Combs; her brothers, Bill Julian, Eddie (Joyce) Largent, Clarence (Janet) Largent, Ernie Largent and Lawrence (Ann) Largent; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Jerry Honeycutt officiating. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice, Renee Roberson and Dana Roberson for all the care.

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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.

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BUTLER - Raymond Hill, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at his home in Butler, Tennessee. Born in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Floyd and Ruth Whitehead Hill. Raymond was a graduate of Hampton High School and later went on to obtain bachelor and masters degrees from East Tennessee State University. As a life-long educator, Raymond began his career as a teacher at a two-room school in Poga, Tennessee before moving on to spend 25 years as a teacher and assistant principal at Hampton High School. He also served as principal at Siam Middle School and Hampton Elementary School before transitioning to leadership roles at the Carter County Board of Education. He served as Assistant Director of Schools from 1997-1999 and ultimately served as Director of Schools from 1999 until his retirement in 2001. Raymond was inducted into the Carter County Educators Hall of Fame in 2019 in recognition of his contributions in educating thousands of Carter County children during his nearly 42 years of serving as a teacher, principal, coach, and mentor.

As a man of unwavering faith in God, Raymond was a member and deacon of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church in Butler, Tennessee. He previously was a member of Little Mountain Baptist Church in Roan Mountain, where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, and music director. Raymond most recently commemorated 55 years as a member of the Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge #566.

In addition to his work and church duties, Raymond served on the Northeast Community Credit Union Board of Directors for 28 years. During that time, he served 17 years as Vice Chairman and the last year as Chairman of the Board.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, as well as a brother, Eddie Hill. Survivors include his wife of nearly 48 years, Karen; two daughters, Susan and Lindsey, as well as a son-in-law, John Feathers. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Nicholas Kosco of Bradenton, Florida; his grandchildren: Reagan, Alyssa, and Jake Feathers and Makayla Dockery. Additional survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins; special niece and nephew LaGina and David Vaught; An honorary daughter, Jamie McQueen as well as special friends and travel companions, James “Monroe” Stevens and Sandra Forbes.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14th, preceded by visiting hours from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Pastor Dennis Wilson officiating. a special eulogy will be delivered by Kevin Ward, and music will be provided by Bill Anderson. Those serving as pallbearers include: John Feathers, David Vaught, Junior McQueen, Jason McQueen, Eddie Lewis, Adam Morton, Greg Marlow, and Chris Pierce. Honorary pallbearers include: Bernie Hill, Nick Kosco, Kevin Ward, Dallas Williams, Bill Shoun, Jerry Bowers, his church family, Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, and members of the Northeast Community Credit Union Board of Directors. The Entombment services will be held on Thursday, December 15th at 1:00 p.m. at the Mausoleum of Faith at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, Tennessee. A Masonic Service will be conducted by Roan Mountain Lodge # 566 following the funeral service.

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ROAN MOUNTAIN - Yvonne Kay Whitehead, 63, of Roan Mountain, TN went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2017 after a battle with cancer.

Yvonne was born on August 16, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan. She is the daughter of June Whitehead and the late Byrl Whitehead. She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Taylor, Michigan where she resided for several years before joining the Army in 1978 where she received Medical Lab Assistance Training. She retired from Michigan Correctional Facility.

She was preceded in death by her father, Byrl Whitehead, one sister V. Sherrye Reine and one niece, Beth Reine.


She is survived by her mother June Whitehead, Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tom and Vanessa Reine, nephews, Britt Reine and Thomas Holloway and several aunts, uncle and cousins, and special friends Terry Catt and Vicky Curtise.

She was a member of Little Mountain Baptist Church where she enjoyed her church duties.

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William Robert “Rob” Whitehead, 78, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Rob was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was a son of the late Luther and Elsie Street Whitehead.
Rob was a mechanic and was owner of Whitehead Garage for 25 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Whitehead, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Joe and Michael Whitehead; one daughter, Jennifer Whitehead; several grandchildren, Billy Ellis, Nikki Whitehead, Brandon Whitehead, Bobby Ritchie and Gallerie Andrews, along with several great-grandchildren.
It was Rob’s wishes to be cremated. A private ceremony will be held at a later date.

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ROAN MOUNTAIN - Charles Harlan Harrald, 45, Roan Mountain passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018.

Born July 3, 1973 in Banner Elk, NC he had lived most of his life in Roan Mountain. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. He was employed as an Auto Mechanic, at Fairway Ford, Kingsport. He was preceded in death by his father Tommy Harlan Harrald, August 28, 2013 and by his Maternal Grandfather: Jack Elliott.

Survivors include his wife: Connie Potter Harrald, Elizabethton His Mother: Joyce Elliott Harrald, Watauga, and His Brother: Mark Harrald, Watauga. Two Sisters: Ava Harrald, Watauga and Tonia Harrald, Elizabethton. His Maternal Grandmother: Geneva Elliott, Elizabethton. Three Nephews: Thomas Mathes, Cody Mathes and Jonathan Potter. Two Nieces: Allie Harrald and Christina Covington. Several cousins.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2018 in the Hicks Cemetery, Roan Mountain with the Rev. Steve Potter and Rev. Rufus Hurt officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be: Michael Harrald, Ava Harrald, Jimmy Scalf, Kevin Scalf, Thomas Mathes and Robert Mathes.