Aaron Rambo

Aaron married Harriett Wilson on 1 Feb 1821 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harriett (daughter of Garland Wilson and Mary "Polly" Cook) was born on 16 Feb 1801 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Dec 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hamilton Slemp Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married General George W. Gentry on 24 Mar 1842 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. General (son of Benjamin B. Gentry and Rhoda Wilson) was born on 2 Jun 1810 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Sep 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Parlee married Richard Alexander Roberts on 9 Jan 1848. Richard (son of Jacob Roberts and Nancy Lourane Robinson) was born on 26 Apr 1827 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Dec 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roberts Cemetery, Slab Town, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emeline married Aaron Roberts about 1847. Aaron (son of Jacob Roberts and Nancy Lourane Robinson) was born about 1826 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Jan 1864 in Camp Nelson National Cemetery, , Jessamine County, Kentucky; was buried in Grave North 278, Camp Nelson, Jessamine, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Elizabeth Atlantic Ocean Shoun about 1850 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Andrew Garfield Shoun and Elizabeth "Betsy" Powell) was born about 1829 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rambo Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Alexander Cook on 13 Jun 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of Thomas Cook and Elizabeth (Cook)) was born about 1828 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Andrew J. Fletcher on 28 Dec 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of Reuben Fletcher and Elizabeth Moreland) was born about 1854 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Elvia Olivene "Ollie" Shoun on 4 Nov 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elvia (daughter of Andrew Garfield Shoun and Elizabeth "Betsy" Powell) was born on 31 Aug 1836 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jun 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rambo Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mollie D. Mottern on 17 Dec 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mollie was born about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Melvina E. Blackburn. Melvina (daughter of Noah Blackburn and Nancy Wilson) was born on 29 May 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Mar 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Hannah Lucinda Robinson on 2 Nov 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Jr Robinson and Catherine Rasor) was born in Jul 1849 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Mar 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mahlon married Edney Mary Swift on 14 Mar 1866 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Edney (daughter of Elias Swift and Mary A. Cable) was born on 13 Jan 1849 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died about 1874. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mahlon married Mary Cornelia Stout on 20 Mar 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 1 Sep 1851 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jul 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Amanda E. Owens on 8 Aug 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Amanda (daughter of Davie Owens and Susie Jones) was born on 6 Jan 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jul 1943 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, February 22, 1943
F. C. GENTRY
F. C. Gentry, age 88, retired farmer, died at his home Johnson City, RFD 5, early Saturday night after several months' illness.
Funeral services were conducted from the Dewey Christian church in Doe Valley this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in the Wilson cemetery, Johnson county.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Gentry; five sons, Elbert, Mountain City, Clayton, Isham and Curtis Gentry, of Johnson City, and Webster of Peoria, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Victoria Harper, and Mrs. Charles Morefield, both of Mountain City; two stepsons, Jessie Gentry, Johnson City, and James Gentry, of Elizabethton.
Pallbearers and flower-bearers will be selected from friends attending the funeral.
The body was removed from North Funeral Home to the family residence Sunday afternoon.

Ferdinand married Louisa (Gentry) on 25 Dec 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Louisa was born in Jan 1844 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William L. 'Will' Eggers on 12 Oct 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Hugh Eggers and Elvira (Eggers)) was born about 1854 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sophronia married Valentine T. "Tine" Garland on 28 Oct 1883, and was divorced before 1910. Valentine (son of Pryor L. Garland and Rhoda Ann Miller) was born on 26 Nov 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shady Valley, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sophronia married E. Clay Miller about 1906. E. was born about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married James Monroe McQueen about 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Melvin McQueen and Rachel Slimp) was born on 15 Nov 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jan 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Calidonia married Abraham "Abe" Norris about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Abraham was born about 1866; died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Calidonia married David R. Stout about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Thomas J. Stout and Susanna Grindstaff) was born on 30 Sep 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Nov 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Margaret Coffey about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Captain Thomas Jefferson Coffey and Mary Elizabeth Greer) was born on 1 Mar 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1969 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Venie F. Shoun on 5 Jul 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Venie (daughter of John Hamilton Shoun and Eliza Jane Goodwin) was born on 6 Jul 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 1957 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rambo Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Johnson County News," Thursday, Feb. 14, 1946
MRS. LOURY ARNOLD
Funeral services for Mrs. Loury Arnold, 75, who died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday at her home, Doeville, Route 1, Johnson county, following a lingering illness, were held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the residence, Rev. J. O. Jones officiated with burial in the Robertson Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Gatha Arnold, a brother, Webb Rambo, Johnson City and one sister, Mrs. Florence Elliott, also of Johnson City.
Also this obit in the same column, and page....
LAURA IRENE RAMBO ARNOLD was born Jan. 9, 1871, and died Feb. 8, 1946, age 75 years and one month. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Rambo.
She married Gatha Arnold, Sept. 20, 1896, who survives. To this union no children were born. She is also survived by one sister, Florence Elliott, Johnson City; two brothers, Webster Rambo, Johnson City and Gerdie Rambo, Oregon.

Laura married Landon Gatha Arnold on 20 Sep 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Landon (son of Joseph Paul Arnold and Tenia Catherine Arney) was born about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Robinson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Loretta married William Bruner Elliott on 21 Dec 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Thomas P. Elliott and Sarafine Garland) was born about 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Feb 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Susan Zellia "Zillie" Robinson on 26 Aug 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Nicholas Daniel Robinson and Nancy L. Arnold) was born about 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1965 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Robert Berry Garland on 4 Apr 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Ambrose Garland and Lucinda Blevins) was born on 22 Apr 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josephine married William Thorton Walker on 9 Aug 1898 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . William was born on 31 Dec 1870 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 7 May 1947 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Ada Ella Conner on 21 May 1903 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Ada was born on 31 Mar 1886 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 Sep 1972 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Altha Vermont Rutherford about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Altha was born on 13 Feb 1892 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Apr 1960 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roderick married Martha Isabel Walker on 26 Dec 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 28 Feb 1896 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 3 Aug 1893 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Sarah Ella Smith about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Andrew Jackson Smith and Etta Mary Phillippi) was born on 18 Mar 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Mar 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

LaFayette married Sarah Loretta McElyea on 26 Aug 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Thomas James McElyea and Margaret E. C. Nolan) was born in Jul 1878 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died about 1908 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

LaFayette married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Hattie J. Henson on 18 Jul 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hattie (daughter of David E. Henson and Elizabeth (Henson)) was born about 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Victoria married Noah Webster Harper about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Noah (son of Eli Saunders Harper and Elizabeth Emiline Langston) was born about 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1960 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Mary Harper about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, December 10, 1929
NOAH GENTRY
Funeral services for Noah Gentry, 42, who died Monday at 4 p.m. at a local hospital following an intestinal operation Thursday night, were to have been held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Free Will Baptist Church, the Rev. James Fair and the Rev. R. N. Own, officiating. Interment was to be in the Highland Cemetery.
Pallbearers were J. Hampton Hyder, John Bowers, Walter Love, E. E. Hyder, Jake Brumit, and Walter Edens.
Survivors are the widow; four[sic] daughters, Bessie, Cora, Ella, Lucille and Ruby Gentry; two sons, Ernest and Frank Gentry; father, F. C. Gentry of Butler, and four brothers, Elbert, Isen, Webster, and Clayton Gentry, all of Butler.
Mr. Gentry had made his home here for several years having come from Johnson County and for some time managed the County Home.

Noah married Farrie Hicks on 7 Jan 1910 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Farrie was born about 1892 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marelda married Charlie N. Morefield on 11 Oct 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charlie (son of Benjamin Morefield and Martha J. Hicks) was born in Jan 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1968 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clayton married Radar Bowers on 4 Jul 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Radar (daughter of Daniel Bowers and Mattie Lewis) was born on 16 Mar 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1945 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Name and burial place comes from Carol Barrett

Minnie married William Elcana Slimp on 8 Jul 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Jacob Lafayette "Jake" Slimp and Rhoda J. Hodge) was born on 27 Nov 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Apr 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Mary Kathryn Bowers on 26 Feb 1910 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Inez Dove Vaught on 1 Oct 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Inez (daughter of John Huss Vaught and Jodie Matilda Lineback) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Guy married Glaydis A. Greenwell about 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Glaydis (daughter of William Harvey Greenwell and Martitia "Tisha" Isaacs) was born about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Justin married Willie McQuown Sutherland about 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Willie (daughter of Joseph Asbury Sutherland and Nannie Wright) was born on 17 Jun 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 1971 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earl married Ruth O. Reece on 22 Dec 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of Daniel Boone Reece and Frances Eliza Wilson) was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beulah married Ronder Hubert Goodwin on 13 Oct 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ronder (son of Samuel Allen Goodwin and Nora Emma Loyd) was born on 16 Oct 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Goodwin-Shouns Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Nell Wilson Nave on 10 Dec 1932 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Nell (daughter of Charles M. Nave and Minnie Myrtle Wilson) was born on 12 Jan 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jun 1997 in Knox County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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RAMBO, Argil G., 89, Butler, TN, November 12, 1997. Native of Johnson Co., son of late Sam C. Rambo and Venie Shoun Rambo and wife Gladys Snyder Rambo, brothers, Ohlan, Windell and Earl Rambo and sister, Beulah Goodwin. Survivors include brother, S.C. Rambo, Salem OR and sister, Vee Tester, Knoxville, TN. Interment: Rambo Cemetery.

Argil married Rachael Gladys Snyder on 23 Dec 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rachael (daughter of John Lemuel Snyder and Daisy Pierce) was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Ellamay Proffitt on 18 Mar 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ellamay (daughter of Stacey Franklin Proffitt and Maggie L. Fortner) was born on 15 May 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Mar 1951 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Proffitt Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Martha Bell Cole on 29 Aug 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Dugger Caney Cole and Rosa "Rosie" Peters) was born on 13 Jun 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Oct 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Beatrice Honeycutt on 21 Aug 1946 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Beatrice (daughter of Emmett W. Honeycutt and Phoebe Hill) was born on 11 Nov 1926 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 11 Aug 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ambrose married Bertha Edna Blevins on 8 Dec 1934 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Bertha (daughter of Charlie Blevins and Martha Jane Comer) was born on 4 Aug 1915 in Grayson County, , , Virginia; died on 4 Dec 1998 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fleet married Lucy Rebecca Wilson on 15 Nov 1940 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Lucy was born on 25 Aug 1922 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 Dec 2006 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth Opal Garland Campbell, 92, formerly of Shady Valley, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Erwin Health Care Center, Erwin, Tenn. She was born in Shady Valley, Tenn., on February 19, 1925 to the late Robert Garland and Emma Grace Rambo Garland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Campbell was a homemaker and she really enjoyed working on her farm.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, several great-nieces and great-nephews and her sister-in-law, Ardna Campbell.
The family would like to especially thank Erwin Health Care Center in Unicoi, Tenn., for the last eight and one-half years of care they gave to "Aunt Ruth." The family really thanks and appreciates the center for all they did for her. Also, a special thanks to her public guardian, Wanda Martin, and her assistant Karrie, for seeing and caring for Ruth.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Shady Valley Memorial Gardens with Rev. Richard Stout officiating. Music will be provided by Faye Campbell.

Clyde married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHADY VALLEY — Osie Shepherd, age 99, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mountain City, Tennessee.

She was a life long resident of Shady Valley, Tennessee and was the daughter of the late James and Altha Gentry. She was a member of Crandull Church of Christ for over 70 years and was a member of the Shady Valley Senior Citizens Center and Home Demonstration Club in Shady Valley, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Shepherd; two sons, Alton Shepherd and Gerald Shepherd; two sons-in-law, Opie Long and Lee Perry; two grandsons, three brothers, and two sisters.

She is survived by one son, Lonnie Shepherd and his wife, Trula, of Mountain City, Tennessee; three daughters, Wanda Long of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Velma Perry of Lake City, Florida, and Colleen McCarthy and her husband, Ed, of Reading, California; a daughter-in-law, Helen Shepherd of Shady Valley, Tennessee; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home in Damascus, Virginia with Mr. Jim Hutchinson, minister officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, Virginia. Pallbearers will be selected from the grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Shady Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Shady Valley, TN 37688.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. John Whitlock and the staff of Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center especially including Donna Gentry and Mickey Woods.

Mark married Lena Betty Shores about 1940. Lena (daughter of Charlie Gilbert Shores and Ella Maggie Bolden) was born on 8 Jan 1922; died on 5 Oct 2005; was buried in Owens Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wade married Chessie Elizabeth Salmons on 3 Jul 1933 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Chessie (daughter of William Stanford Salmons and Lura Caroline Shaw) was born on 3 Jul 1917 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 16 Oct 2002 in , Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Priscilla Slimp. Elizabeth (daughter of Charley Franklin Slimp and Nettie Florence Arney) was born on 30 Dec 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Dec 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Therman Carroll Gentry, age 97 of the Cold Springs Community in Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Friday May 4th, 2018 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. He was born July 30th, 1920 in the Johnson County to the late Joseph A. Gentry and Ella Smith Gentry. In addition to his parents he was predeceased in death by: a sister, Mina Gentry, and brothers: Selmar, Wade, Emory, Gaither, and Richard Dale.

He was a 50 year Mastor Mason of Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243 F&AM.

He enjoyed playing old time music, working crossword puzzles, and spending spending time with his cattle and dogs.

Therman worked for 20 years as a foreman for T.V.A, he also had many years as a long distance truck driver.

Those left to cherish Therman's memory include, his wife, Evelyn Johnson Gentry, daughters: Carolyn Davis and husband, Jim of Rose Hill, Virginia, and Becky Gentry of Mountain City.

Sons: Ted and wife Janie Gentry of Mountain City, and Scott Gentry of Mountain City, TN. Six Grand – children and Nine Great-Grandchildren.

Memorial Service for Therman will be held Monday, May 14th 2018 at 2 PM in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of the Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 1 PM. Pastor Con Sauls to officiate.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Bob Sluder about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bob was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Theodore Wood about 1936 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Theodore was born about 1883 in New Jersey, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estie married James Russell Trivette on 19 Jun 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Alifair (Trivette)) was born on 7 May 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 May 1970 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Rosa Lee Shupe on 7 Mar 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rosa (daughter of William Shupe and Stella Berry) was born on 6 Oct 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 May 1960 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Calvin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances O. Mclaughlin Foster, age 92, of Oxford, PA , formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, PA. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Foster, who passed away in 2008 and with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Her first husband of 34 years, Wallace "Sax" McLaughlin, Sr., passed away in 1972.

Born in Mountain City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Mary Harper Gentry.

Frances was a Certified Nurses Aide at Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA , for 30 years, retiring in 1972.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Kennett Square, PA, St. Patrick's Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion, Cecil Post 15, Ladies Auxiliary, Elkton, MD, the Ware Presbyterian Auxiliary and the Kennett Area senior Center.

Frances enjoyed travelling, games, including Bingo, collecting antiques and she was a collector of Elvis Presley memorabilia.

She is survived by one son, Thomas E. McLaughlin and his wife Joan of Ocean City, MD, a daughter-in-law, Bernadette Sharayko of Collingsville, PA, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nephews and countless friends.

Frances was predeceased by three sons, Wallace P. McLaughlin, Jr., Dennis P. McLaughlin and Robert M. McLaughlin; two brothers, Earl Gentry and Eugene Gentry; two sisters, Hazel McKinney and Elsie McKinney.

Cora married Robert Cecil Ensor on 17 Jan 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Robert "Bob" Ensor and Jessaline "Jessie" White) was born on 28 Jul 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH (Richmond Virginia)
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13 1945
Newport News, Va., September 12- XXXX XXXXXXXX, 22, of Hornsbyville, York County, has been released on $2500 bond pending preliminary hearing on manslaughter charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Miss Ruby Gentry last night, according to York County Sheriff A.S. White. Preliminary hearing will be Wednesday in the county trial justice court at Yorktown.
The girl, a resident of Elizabethtown (sp), Tenn., died last night in a Newport News hospital of a rifle bullet wound.
White said investigation disclosed that XXXXXXXX was awakened by the barking of his dog last night and went out in the yard with his rifle. He fired one shot in the air and another into the shrubbery, the second bullet striking the Gentry girl.
Miss Gentry and Miss Odien Norris, a sister of Mrs. XXXXXXXX had been visiting the XXXXXXXXX and had left Saturday, presumably to return to their homes in Tennessee, White said. Instead they remained at Newport News, White said, and returned to the XXXXXXXXX home. They remained outside the house waiting for XXXXXXXX to go to sleep before they entered, the sheriff reported.
The other girl is being held as a material witness.

Vergie married Loyd Monroe Parker on 26 Sep 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Loyd (son of George Alexander Parker and Effie Catharine Phillippi) was born on 4 Jul 1911 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 12 Sep 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vergie married John Parks Forrester about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 2 Dec 1912; died on 29 Nov 1994 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Wanda Mae Shupe about 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wanda (daughter of Luther Greer Shupe and Saloma "Loma" Fritts) was born on 6 Mar 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 2010 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Dallas Jasper Morefield, age 84, of 740 Sprucy Lane, Mountain City, TN, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010, at the Veterans Administration, Mountain Home, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie N. and Relda Gentry Morefield. He was a native of Johnson County, where he served in the US Army during World War II and Korea. He was a carpenter and a retired farmer for many years.

Dallas enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing and playing bingo. He was a member of Dewey Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Morefield; and two sisters, Ruby Danner and Virgie Forrester; three brothers, Oscar, Carson and Emmett Morefield; and sister-in-law, Wanda Morefield.

Survivors include: one daughter; Betty Morefield, two sons; Lester Morefield and Jack Morefield, all of Mountain City, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Virginia Morefield, of Mountain City, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2010, in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Manuel officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Military honors will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2010, at the Wilson Cemetery.

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Guy Gentry - JOHNSON CITY
Guy D. Gentry, age 79, 718 University Parkway, died Saturday, February 24, 2007, at the Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was a native of Johnson Co. and a son of the late Clayton and Rader Gentry.

Mr. Gentry retired from Baxter after thirty years of service. He was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Charles, Ray and Floyd Gentry; and a sister, Eureka Gentry.

Survivors include his wife, Imogene Wilson Gentry, of the home; one son, Guy Gentry Jr., of Gray; three daughters, Carolyn S. Light, of Gray, Linda K. Crowe and husband, Tony, of Johnson City, and Betty Bouton, of Johnson City; two brothers, Terry Lynn Gentry, of Johnson City, and Billie Gene Gentry, of Jonesborough; seven grandchildren, Michael Young, Mark Young, Jason Richardson, Jeremy Crowe, all of Johnson City, Shawn Light, of Rogersville, and Jonathan Gentry and Della Taylor, both of Gray; three step-brothers, Jimmy Gentry, of Jonesborough, Roger Gentry and Jackie Beard, both of Johnson City; one step-sister, Susan Rhodes, of Piney Flats.

The funeral service for Mr. Gentry will be conducted Monday, February 26, 2007, at 8 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Lasley officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM. The graveside committal service will be Tuesday at 11 AM at Monte Vista Memorial Park.

Guy married Imogene Wilson about 1948 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Imogene (daughter of Charles Wilson and Leota Blackburn) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Billy J. Gentry Sr., age 79, of Johnson City, passed away, Monday, January 30, 2012, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. Gentry was a native of Elizabethton and had lived most of his life in Johnson City. He was the son of the late Clayton Gentry and Radar Bowers Gentry. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one sister, Eureka Gentry; four brothers, Guy Gentry, Floyd Gentry, Charles Gentry and Ray Gentry; one step brother, B.O. Beard.

Mr. Gentry was a retired construction worker. He was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include: his loving wife of forty years, Linda Gentry, of the home; one son, Billy Gentry Jr. and his wife, Amy, of Jonesborough; one daughter, Kathy Gentry, of Johnson City; three brothers, Terry Gentry, Jimmy Gentry and Roger Gentry, all of Johnson City; one sister, Susie Rhodes, of Johnson City; one step-brother, Jackie Beard; one granddaughter, Jenna Gentry, of Jonesborough; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Mr. Billy J. Gentry Sr. will be conducted at 8 PM Thursday, February 2, 2012, in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Rev. Reece Harris will officiate.

The graveside committal service will be conducted at 11 AM Friday in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Gary Orvis, Keilan Livingston, Daniel Ray, Jansen Henley, Joe Herden and Larry Brown. Minister, family and friends are requested to meet at the funeral home by 10:15 AM Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Billy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blanche married Lawrence Dale Dugger on 30 Nov 1935 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Lawrence was born on 1 Feb 1913 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Jan 1986 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fern married Tine Moses Honeycutt on 25 Feb 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tine was born on 21 May 1901 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 10 Oct 1971; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Ethel Church Harris, 92, Erwin, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at her residence.

Ethel was born in Butler, TN to the late W.E. and Minnie McQueen Slemp.

Ethel worked for 36 years as the head of housekeeping at Johnson City Medical Center.

She was a member of First Christian Church in Johnson City.

In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by: one brother, Glenn Slemp; and two sisters, Fern Honeycutt and Blanche Dugger.

Survivors include: her husband of 20 years, Wayne Harris; one son, Ron Harris and his wife Sandy; one sister-in-law, Mozell Maloney; three nieces, Carol Scranton, Martha Courtner and Betty Renfro; three nephews, Edwin Dugger, Greg Slemp and Keith Slemp; and several great nieces and nephews.

Special thank you to all the staff at Caris Healthcare, you all are very honorable people.

The family of Ethel Church Harris will receive friends from 1 PM until 2 PM Monday, August 12, 2019, at Morris-Baker. The funeral will follow at 2 PM with Dr. Nikki Hunt officiating. Family and friends will go in procession to Monte Vista Memorial Park for a 2:45 PM graveside service.

David married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Raymond Francis Range about 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Raymond (son of Peter Garner Range and Ida Lenora Constable) was born on 26 Oct 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Sep 1945 in England, , , ; was buried in Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, , Cambridgeshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte married Kermit Edsel Pearson about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kermit (son of Grover Clyde Pearson and Hattie Mary Anna Eggers) was born on 17 Aug 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Nov 1998 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth Alice Norris Elliott, 89, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.
A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Guy David and Gladys Greenwell Norris. She had lived most of her life in Elizabethton.
Ruth attended Watauga Academy and graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1944. She took her nursing training at the Cadet Nursing School, Baptist Hospital, Nashville. She worked at the former Carter County Memorial Hospital for over 30 years. She was a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens and Grace Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Silas Wayne Elliott in 1996 and by a sister: Rudene Forrester.
Survivors include Three Children and their spouses: Kathy & Roy Dula, Sandra & Roy Miller and Gary & Karen Elliott all of Elizabethton. Six Grandchildren: Kristi Haws and husband Carter, Eric Miller, Jason Elliott and wife Michele, Suzanne Elliott and Chris Runion , Mark Dula and wife Taylor and Erin Dula. Six Great Grandchildren: Graham, Gretchen, Tori, Karragan, Sara & Kayleigh. Two Nieces: Judy & Jeri. Her Room Mate at Ivy Hall Nursing Home: Marilyn Birchfiel and family.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2014 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Kenneth Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active Pallbearers will be: Jason Elliott, Chris Runion, Eric Miller, Mark Dula, Graham Haws and Teddy Greenwell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Friends and neighbors of Walker Street and her Co-Workers and friends of the former Carter County Memorial Hospital.
The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Judy Deloach and Caregivers at Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the excellent care that our mother received.

Ruth married Silas Wayne Elliott on 17 Dec 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Silas (son of John Archer Elliott and Ruth Emeline "Ruthie" Nave) was born about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Martha Gale Rambo Holden, age 86, Johnson City, (formerly of Elizabethton where she spent most of her life), passed away peacefully on Sunday November 12, 2017 and is safely in the arms of her Lord.

She was born in Mountain City, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Earl Tipton & Ruth Reece Rambo.

Martha was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and Steed College. She was a secretary for Johnson City Insurance Company, (formerly Wofford Brothers), where she worked for State Representative James H. Quillen. She was executive secretary to two past presidents of Elizabethton Federal Savings and Loan Association in Elizabethton. She completed her working career as a secretary at the Carter County Court Clerk's Office.

She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Elizabethton. She loved the Lord and provided a listening ear to many friends and family members through the years, always ready to give encouragement and love.

Martha was a very community-oriented individual. She was a member of the Woman's Civic Club for many years where she served in several capacities including past president. She was a volunteer with the American Heart Association and was a delegate to the State American Heart Association Annual Meeting.

In addition to her parents and brother James Samuel "Jim" Rambo, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bill Holden.

Those remaining to cherish Martha's memory include: a daughter & son-in-law: Mikki & Rocky Crowe of Johnson City, a grandson: Weston Crowe of Johnson City, a sister: Earline Barron of Petaluma, California, a sister-in-law: Shirley Rambo of Elizabethton, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and beloved dog, Addie.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Delbert Storie officiating. Burial will follow the service. Music will be provided by Mr. Josh Smith. Active Pallbearers will be: Rocky Crowe, Weston Crowe, Jason Poteat, Jeff Renfrow, Richard Carter and Ryne Carter. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Steven Trivett, Douglas Trivett, David Ryan, Dr. Marc Bowen, Richard Fries, Matthew Bowen, Jonathan Bowen, Stephen Fries, Devon Carter, Jake Trivett, Kim Honeycutt and Spanky Honeycutt.

The family would like to express appreciation to all the wonderful people who assisted in the care of Martha. Care-givers include: Amedisys Hospice– especially Vanessa Fletcher, Sonya Astaneh, Karen Martin, Chaplain Ed Talley and all the great staff including Dr. Jeffrey Hopland and the hospice staff who cared for her in her final days; personal care-givers and C.N.A.'s-Jackie Jarrett, Shannon Frazier, Cheryl Frazier, Christine Humphrey and Heidi McClintock; and the caring staff at Hermitage Health Care in Elizabethton. A special thank you goes to Reverend Delbert and Mrs. Storie for the love they showed to Martha in her later years.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Loraine G. Snyder, age 89, of 6354 Hwy 67W, Mountain City, TN, passed away Sunday March 22, 2014, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
She was born April 28, 1925, to the Ronder H. Goodwin and Beulah Rambo Goodwin. She was a member of Doe Valley United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading and was a member of F.C.E. (Home Demonstration Club).
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Rhudy; and a brother, Ronder Goodwin Jr.
Survivors include: her husband, W. Ben Snyder, of the home; one daughter: Kerwin Cornett and husband, Joe; one son: Terry Snyder and wife, Diana; two sisters: Anna Stout Ethridge and Ailene Mizell; grandchildren: Brian Snyder, Clay Graybeal, Candida Presnell, Joey Beth Souder, Jacinda Triplett; great grandchildren: Chloee Graybeal, Sydney Souder, Pacey Presnell, Corbin Presnell, Madilynn Triplett, Abigayle Triplett, Briton Snyder and Keegan Snyder.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015, from the HuxLipford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Gary Hill officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015, in Shoun Goodwin Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gary Stout, Linnie Rhudy, Tony Rhudy, David Snyder, Wesley Snyder, Clay Souder, Norman Presnell and John Triplett. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Brookshire, John Holloway, H.R. Long, Michael Long, Lynn Snyder and Joe Pat Snyder.
At the other times the family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, Kerwin Cornett, 6363 Hwy 67W, Mountain City, TN; or at the home of her son Terry Snyder 6433 Hwy 67W, Mountain City, TN.h family.

Loraine married William Ben Snyder on 3 Dec 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Roy Mineyard Snyder and Mary Alice Grindstaff) was born on 4 Jul 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Goodwin-Shouns Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gladys Ailene Goodwin Mizell, age 90, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Friday, May 25, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. She was born December 10, 1927 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late Ronder Hubert Goodwin and Beulah E. Rambo Goodwin. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Byron Butler Mizell also a brother Ronder H. Goodwin Jr., sisters Loraine Snyder, Betty Jo Rhudy and Anna Stout Ethridge.

Ailene graduated Emory and Henry College in 1951. She worked as a legal secretary at the Dean Atchison Law Firm in Washington, DC, and later in civil service at Eglin A.F.B. prior to retiring to become a homemaker.
She was an early and long time resident of Poquito Bayou in Okaloosa County, FL.

Ailene enjoyed decorating, gardening, traveling and studying history and current events. She was a member of the Doe Valley United Methodist Church, the Augusta Jane Evans Wilson Chapter 2640, United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Princess Hirrihigua Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

She is survived by her daughter Lunelle Siegel McCallister and her husband David McCallister of Temple Terrace, FL; three nieces and five nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted on Monday June 4th at 11:00 a.m. at the Shoun Goodwin Cemetery, 123 Old Butler Road, Mountain City, TN.

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Anna G. Stout, age 84 passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 in Johnson City, Tn.

She was born March 21, 1934 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late Ronder Hubert Goodwin and Beulah E Rambo Goodwin. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husbands Joey B. Stout and John F. Ethridge also a brother Ronder H. Goodwin Jr., sisters Loraine Snyder, and Betty Jo Rhudy. Anna enjoyed Antiquing, traveling and stamp collecting. She was a member of the Doe Valley United Methodist Church. She worked with the Johnson County School Systems and at J.C. Penny.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Annette Stout Morrison and husband John, Johnson City, TN., Connie J. Stout Hill and husband Gary, Johnson City, Tn., a son Gary B. Stout and wife Hatsue, Sumter, S.C. A sister Ailene Goodwin Mizelle, Tampa, Fl., Reba Kate Stout Vaught, 3 nieces and 5 nephews including special niece Kerwin Corrnett and several great nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from the Shoun Goodwin Cemetery. with Rev. Gary Hill and Rev. Michael Lester officiating. Music will be provided be Rev. Douglas Grove-DeJarnett.

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BLUFF CITY - Malcolm “Bud” Snyder Rambo, age 89, of Bluff City, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 15, 1930 in Elizabethton, Tenn., a son of the late Argil Gresham and Gladys Rachel Snyder Rambo. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Rambo; and sister, Edna Adams.

Bud was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and served as Security. Throughout his career, he was a salesman and purchasing agent for Mitchell-Powers Hardware Company for over 35 years. Bud loved farming and gardening.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean S. Rambo; daughter, Mitzi Mooberry and husband Steve; brother, Stuart Rambo and wife Sandra; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Dr. Allen Robert and Rev. Johnny Burton officiating. A committal and interment service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mountain City, Tenn. Pallbearers will be Larry Litz, Harvey Spence, Bud Bolling, Tom Snyder, Kevin Barb and Lynn Snyder. Honorary pallbearers will be members of The Roundtable at the Slater Center.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses in ICU at Bristol Regional Medical Center for their excellent care.

Fred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C. married Lillie Belle Colbaugh on 11 Apr 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of Henry C. Colbaugh and Lucreatia "Crecie" Peters) was born on 6 Feb 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
June Sluder, age 84, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Mountain City Care Center. June was born on June 1, 1937 to the late Ambrose and Bertha Garland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Leslie Sluder; grandson, Shawn; and brothers, Bobby Garland and Jimmy Garland.

AJune was a hard worker who never complained. She had a heart of gold and took wonderful care of her family. June raised huge gardens and enjoyed canning the fruits of her labor. She loved quilting and made many hand sewn quilts over the years. She was a member of Shady Valley Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Dianne Donahue, Cindy Bublinec, and Theresa Taylor; sons, Rick Sluder and David Sluder; sister, Beverly McKinney; brothers, Vernis Garland and Lonnie Garland; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear friend, Lee Pleasant; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home with Norman Taylor to officaite. The funeral service will follow at 3:00. The graveside service and burial will follow the funeral from Shady Valley Memorial Gardens.

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Buried:
Bobby Garland, 40, of Rt. 1, Shady Valley, Tenn., died at his home here Sunday after a long illness.
He was a native of Johnson County and was employed at the Tri-State Lime Company, Blountville, Tenn. He attended the International Bible Church in Mountain City, Tenn.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eva Sue Shelton Garland; three daughters, Kathy E. Garland, Melissa S. Garland and Verna R. Garland, all of the home; two sons, Timothy L. Garland and Michael J. Garland, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Garland, Shady Valley; three brothers, Vernice Garland, Elizabethton, Tenn., Lonnie Garland and Gene Garland, both of Shady Valley; two sisters, Mrs. Beverly McKinney, Burnsville, N.C., and Mrs. June Sluder, Shady Valley, and several nieces and nephews.

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Dewey Harold Garland, better known to his friends as “Rubberneck,” 76, of Butler, Tenn., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born in Shady Valley, Tenn., to the late Fleet and Lucy (Wilson) Garland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Colt Davis.
Harold was a truck driver and had been his whole life. He enjoyed what he did and enjoyed spending time with his family. Harold was always on the go. He had a laid back personality and a good sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh and laughing with them. He never met a stranger. He also enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR races, and watching westerns in his spare time.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of almost 52 years, Idoma (Poole) Garland, of the home; daughters, Tammy Bobbitt, Renee and Wayne Hamm and Lea Ann and Richie Shaffer; brothers, James L. Garland (Linda) and Charles Garland (Jean); a sister, Brenda Blondell; grandchildren, Amanda Greene (Todd), Kayla Jimenez (Elio), Sarah Davis (Kenny), Dylan Shaffer, Mercedes Blakeley and Bret Shaffer; great-grandchildren, Sullivan, Finley, Sebastian, Lucas, Rayden and Bethany; as well as many other extended family that will miss him.
The family will hold a visitation at their home from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 3, for those that would like to attend. The family would like to thank Officer Mullins and the Carter County Rescue Team for their work as well as a special thank you to Bobby Trivette for all his help.

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Shelby Gentry Gray, 84, passed away unexpectedly after a sudden medical issue on February 22, 2023. She is survived by her son, W. Martin Myers (Sonja); daughter, Theresa Myers; one sister, Barbara Gregory (Danny); two brothers, Dean Gentry and Norman Gentry (Dolores); three grandchildren, W. Colin Myers, Brianna Myers and Dana Roebuck (Toliver); and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in glory by her parents, Clyde and Versie Gentry. She will return home where she will rest with other departed family members. A graveside service will be held at noon on Saturday, May 13, at Shady Valley Memorial Gardens.

Shelby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Phillip Paul Gentry, age 67, of Mountain City passed away on Sunday May 13, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on December 23, 1950 to the late Mark P. Gentry and Lena B. Shores Gentry.

Phillip was a 1968 graduate of JCHS. Following high school, Phillip joined the United States Army and served during Vietnam. He retired from C.M. of Damascus, Virginia following 42 years of service. Phillip was a member of the Laurel Bloomery Volunteer Fire Department for several years and was a proud farmer, which he enjoyed very much.

Phillip was a member of Highlands Fellowship of Abingdon, VA, where he volunteered and ministered in their food pantry.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Betty Fenner Gentry; step children: Barbara Robinette and husband Jon, Johnna Robbins and husband Tom, Michael Cook and wife Sandy and Matthew Cook and wife April; eleven step grandchildren, eight step great grandchildren; aunt, Hassie Mitchell; special friend, Paul Morrison and several cousins.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Mr. Daniel Thomas officiating. Special music will be provided by Mr. Brett Smith. Military honors will follow and will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers are Phillip's step grandchildren.

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Lois Ann Trivett, age 80, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Farmer and Pearl Forrester Farmer; sisters-in law, Ruth Earp and Christine Trivette and brother-in-law, Herman Trivette.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 60 years, Ed Trivett; daughters, Cindy Hughes and special friend Larry Wallace, Bonnie Trivette and husband Larry, and Brandy Kruse; step-son Paul Trivette and wife Cindy; sister Barbara Sacco and husband Joe; brother Kenneth Farmer and wife Sharron; sisters-in -law Rita Roten and special friend Garry Warren, and Betty Trivette; brother-in-law, J. D. Trivett and wife Sandy; grandchildren, Misty Lipford and husband Mark, Bradley Hyder and Karen Carmack, Clinton Mahala, Holly Mahala and special friend Arlie Coffee, and Justin Payne; great-grandchildren, Roma Lipford, Blake Hyder, Chloe Hyder, Emily Mahala, Shaye Hamm, Ivan Mahala, and Emitt Mahala; several nieces and nephews; special friends at Amedisys Hospice and a very special thanks to Lori Ligon, Gail Miller, Jerry Brown and Chris Hughes.

Lois married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James E. Trivette, Sr., 84, of Orrville, formerly of Tennessee, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Smithvile-Western Care Center in Wooster. He was born May 28, 1933 in Mountain City, TN to the late Russell and Estie (Gentry) Trivette and has lived in Wayne County since 1950.

Jim married Inez Dowell on October 28, 1950 in Mountain City, TN and she preceded him in death in 2016. He was employed as a truck driver for over 40 years, working for Georgia Pacific; Louisiana; and Mor-Flow. He also drove for the Amish community. Jim was a member of the Dalton Baptist Church and loved riding his scooter and going for scenic car trips through Holmes County with his daughter.

Surviving are sons, Ron (Rebecca) Trivette of Apple Creek, James Trivette of Orrville and Robert (Melissa) Trivette of Shreve; daughters, Rita (Tom) Balyeat of Massillon and Sue (Alvin) Horst of Orrville; 13 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; and sisters, Eva Shupe of Mountain City, TN and Norma (Mike) Hall of Smithville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Inez; grandson, Joshua Trivette; and brothers, Bernest, Ernest and Justin Trivette.

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Elsie Harper Jenkins, 89, of Roanoke, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Rose Shoupe Harper; and her husband, Dallas R. Jenkins. She was a member of Green Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her sons & daughters-in-law, Paul E. & Brenda W. Jenkins, of Salem, Gene D. & Linda Jenkins, of Roanoke, Robert L. & Doris Jenkins, of Bedford, and Lonnie W. & Linda Jenkins, of Salem; seven grandchildren, Kimberley Campbell & husband, Bryan, Jeff Jenkins & wife, Jennifer, Jason Jenkins, Angela Jenkins, Stacy Moody & husband, Robert, Kevin Jenkins, and Travis Jenkins; greatgrandchildren, Natalie and Olivia Campbell, and Jarrett Jenkins; sisters, Virginia Morefield and Helen Harper; brother, James Harper, all of Mountain City, TN; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Green Hill Church of the Brethren, 2699 Harborwood Road, Salem, VA 24153. Funeral Services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Shawn Tanner. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park

Elsie married Dallas Ransom Jenkins on 21 Dec 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dallas (son of Hugh Jenkins and Mary Lee Morefield) was born on 22 Jul 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Nov 2000 in Roanoke, , , Virginia; was buried in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, , Roanoke, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Helen Francis Harper, age 89, of Butler, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at her home. She was born in Johnson County, TN on October 8, 1928 to the late Jessie Frank and Rosa Shupe Harper. In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by two sisters, Elsie Jenkins and Virginia Morefield, two nephews, Benny Morefield and Dean Morefield and Dean's son and Helen's great nephew, Chris Morefield, nephew-in-law, Jim Campbell.

Helen was never married and she loved her family and being with them and will be truly missed. Helen was a member of Liberty Christian Church.

She is survived by a brother, James Harper and wife Janet of Mountain City, TN, nephews, Bobby Morefield and wife Rebecca of Robinsville, NC, Paul Jenkins and wife Brenda, Gene Jenkins and wife Linda, Robert Jenkins and wife Doris and Lonnie Jenkins and wife Linda, special great niece and caregiver, Heather Dickens and husband Michael of the home, other great nieces and great nephews, Cody Morefield, Nick Morefield, Benji Morefield and Gwyn Morefield, special great-great nieces and nephews, Samantha Carroll, Daniel Estep, Mikaela Carroll, Mackenzie Carroll and friend Zach Walton, other great-great nieces and nephews, Ryan Morefield, Jeffery Brooks and Veda Morefield , niece, Linda Campbell, niece-in-law, Phyllis Morefield, great-great-great nieces, Maddison and Brooke Estep and many more.

The family will receive friends from11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Maurice Widener officiating. Music will be under the direction of Trish Morefield. Graveside service and interment will follow from the Phillippi Cemetery. Pallbearers are Zach Walton, Daniel Estep, Ryan Morefield, Michael Dickens, Lonnie Jenkins, Robert Jenkins and Paul Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers are Carl Williams, Junior McQueen and the late Jim Hutchinson.

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Burnice Clyde Gentry, age 73, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday night, November 19, 2017 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born on February 11, 1944 in Johnson County to Dorothy Absher Gentry and the late Calvin Eugene Gentry. In addition to his father, Burnice was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Ruth Wilson Gentry; sons: Steven Clyde Gentry, Richard Eugene Gentry and Jon David Gentry and a brother, Paul Gentry.

Burnice worked at the JCHS for 21 years as Head Custodian. He had also worked at the Mountain City Police Department and Johnson County Sheriff's Department.

He loved fishing, wrestling, race cars and football. Burnice was a 'jokester' and was always laughing and cutting up. We will miss his sense of humor and his laughter.

He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 34 years, Linda Slemp Gentry; loving daughters: Connie Gentry and Tammy Wilson; mother, Dorothy Gentry; granddaughters: Kelsey Gentry and Danielle Dugger; great grandson, Hero Reign Taylor; brothers: Roger Gentry and wife Wanda, Bob Gentry and wife Betty; sisters: Janie Trivette and husband Brian, Darlene Dunn and husband Larry; sisters-in-law, Mary Slemp and Shelby Gentry; brother-in-law, Larry Slemp; special friends: Suzanne Dial, Angie Stout, Pastor Steven Spencer, Charlene McCarty, Staff of Mountain City Care Center and Amedysis Hospice, especially Mandy Ward and Gail Miller; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor David Bentley and Brother-in-law, Larry Dunn officiating. Special music will be provided by Larry and Brenda Barry and Megan McEwen. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Gentry, Bud Gentry, Gary Gentry, Doug Price, Everett Brown and Logan Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are James Parker, Larry Slemp, Rick Ramsey, Daryl Reece, Brian Storie and Danny Cullop.

Burnice married Carolyn Ruth Wilson about 1965 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Carolyn was born on 11 Apr 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Sep 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burnice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Robert Elmer "Bug" Ensor, 78, Elizabethton passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Robert Cecil & Cora Ellen Gentry Ensor. He was a 1957 graduate of Unaka High School. He was also a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theology Seminary with a degree in Music & Religion Education.

He was retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. HE served in the Vietnam Era. Robert was a member of the Lynn Valley Baptist Church. He loved writing poetry and sharing his gift with others. He also loved music and working with children.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley and Raymond Ensor; mother and father-in-law, Van & Jewell Edwards; and a sister-in-law, Elaine.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Frank Ensor; three brothers, Howard Ensor and wife Jewel, C. L "Chug" Ensor and wife Laurie and Ernest "Pete" Ensor and wife Kathy; three sisters, Marie Oxendine and husband Tom, Ruby Corder, and Lynda Kaye Vaughn and husband Tom; his sisters-in-law, Phyllis Ensor, Nyoka Ensor and Evelyn Beschke; a brother-in-law, Roberts Edwards. One Uncle Frank Gentry and wife Evelyn; several nieces & nephews; great nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016, in the Ensor. Music will be provided by Larry Adams, the Lynn Valley Baptist Church and Cathy Wilson. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, will be: Kevin Vaughn, Tommy Vaughn, Jason Ensor, Ronnie Ensor, Michael Ensor, John Corder and Chris Corder. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bill Green, Pastor Bobby Stout, Mem of Lynn Valley Baptist Church, Fred Jenkins, the football team and the Class of 1957, Unaka High School and Carlton H. Conaway.

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C. Lee "Chug" Ensor, 76, of Clarksville, Tenn., passed into Heaven on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at his home. He was born on March 28, 1940, to Cecil and Cora Ellen Ensor.
Mr. Ensor graduated from Unaka High School in 1958. He joined the Army and retired many years later.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Stanley, Raymond and Robert "Bug" Ensor; and two nephews, Randy and Ricky Ensor.
Survivors include his loving wife of almost 36 years, Laura Schlosser Ensor; three sons, Chad and Gregory, of the home, and Michael Ensor, daughter-in-law, Kim Ensor, granddaughter, Danielle Ensor, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Howard (Jewel) Ensor and Ernest "Pete" (Kathy) Ensor; three sisters, Marie (Tom) Oxendine, Ruby Corder and Lynda (Tom) Vaughn; and three sisters-in-law, Phyllis, Nyoka and Joyce Ensor; one uncle, Frank (Evelyn) Gentry. He is also survived by his in-laws, Bryan (Diana) Schlosser, Deborah (Chuck) Tesnow, Gary (Janet) Schlosser, John (Joan) Schlosser and Kevin Schlosser. Many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces also survive.
A memorial service for "Chug" will be held at Dungan Chapel Baptist Church, Elizabethton, Tenn., on Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. with Military Honors.

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ELIZABETHTON - Evelyn Marie Ensor Oxendine, 76, Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord, Friday, March 15, 2019 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Cecil & Cora Ellen Gentry Ensor. Marie was a 1961 graduate of Unaka High School. She was a retired employee of Kingsport Press after 18 years of service. She was very active in her church, Dungan Chapel Baptist Church, where she had been a Sunday School Teacher, Member of the Church Choir, served as church clerk and active in the WMU for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Stanley, Raymond, Robert & C. Lee Ensor and two nephews: Randy & Ricky Ensor.

Survivors include her husband: Tom Oxendine, Two Sisters: Lynda Vaughn & husband Tom and Ruby Corder all of Elizabethton. Two Brothers: Howard Ensor & wife Jewell and Ernest "Pete" Ensor & wife Kathy. A special Nephew: Ronnie Ensor, a host of friends, neighbors, nieces & nephews. Her Sisters-In-Law; Phyllis Ensor, Joyce Ensor and Laura Ensor.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Eric Heaton and Pastor Sammy Ray Oxendine. Interment will follow in the Ensor Cemetery. Music will be provided by Sacred Journey Quartet. Active Pallbearers will be: Tommy Vaughn, John Corder, James "Bo" Ensor, Michael Ensor, Greg Crowe, Jason Ensor and Ronnie Ensor.

Evelyn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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.

Shirley married Alfred Smith Wood about 1952. Alfred (son of John Francis Wood and Mary Allie Farthing) was born on 16 Aug 1927 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Mar 2018 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lloyd Monroe Parker, age 84, of Marion, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born on November 12, 1932 to the late Monroe and Virgie Morefield Parker.
In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Ann Younce Parker and a daughter, Tracy Ann Parker.

Lloyd was a faithful Dad, Papaw and Great Papaw Parker. He was his family's biggest fan, always there at sporting events cheering them on. He had a special love for all of his family and was always telling people he was where he loved to be - with all of his family.

Lloyd worked various jobs throughout his lifetime including the old Burlington plant. When he wasn't working his 'regular' job, Lloyd enjoyed working on lawn mowers.

He had a special companion whom he loved very much, Lucky the cat, who was always by his side until his death last year.
He was a member of Roan Creek Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his son and daughter--in-law, Timothy and Shirley Parker; sisters: Shirley Wood and husband Alfred, Mary Shupe and husband Benny and Barbara Sexton; brothers: Dallas Parker and wife Phyllis and Charles Parker; grandchildren: Karissa Thornburg and husband Preston, Daniel Parker and fiancé Meghan Thomas, Troy Parker and fiancé Amber Ward; great grandchildren: Liam Thornburg, Mila Thornburg, Elaina Parker and Connor Ward; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends.

The family will receive friends from 2-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor David Hankal and Pastor Mike McNutt officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Parker, Troy Parker, Carroll Parker, Terry Parker, Brian Shupe and Kenneth Wood. Honorary pallbearers are Dwayne Wood, David Shupe, Roy Hodge, David Bunting and David Manuel.

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Dallas Glenn Parker, age 78, of 496 Taft Eggers Lane, passed away, Friday, April 19, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness. Dallas was born December 1, 1940, in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Loyd Parker and Vergie Morefield Parker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Loyd Parker, Jr., bother-in-law Alfred Wood and sister-in-law Charlotte Parker.

Dallas was a member of the Mountain City Church of Christ, a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching his grandchildren play sports. Dallas was a retired electrician and member of IBEW #934.

Those left to cherish Dallas' memory are his wife of 53 year, Phyllis Eggers Parker; sons, Carroll Parker and wife, Sherry and Terry Parker and wife Kelly all of Mountain City; sisters Shirley Wood, Barbara Sexton, and Mary Shupe and husband Benny, all of Mountain City; brother Charles Parker of Mountain City; grandchildren Valerie Parker, Tyler Parker, Nora Parker, Barrett Parker, Josi Roark, and Dalton Roark; great-grandchild Braydon Greenwell; several nieces and nephews; his church family; IBEW brothers of Local #934.

Funeral services for Dallas G. Parker will be conducted on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 7 pm in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm -7 pm prior to the service. Chuck Stewart and Dean Gouge will officiate the service. Graveside service, with military honors, will be conducted on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 11 am, with Honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard, from Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City, TN.

Pallbearers will be Brian Shupe, Tim Parker, Kenny Wood, Robbie Brown, Jeff Brown, and Darren Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Rogers and all the nurses at the VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Staff of Amedisys Home Health Care, and the men of Mountain City Church of Christ.

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Betty Renfro, 85, of Fordtown Road, died Monday, December 19, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Born in Old Butler, TN, February 26, 1937, she was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and attended ETSU College of Nursing. Betty was the 1954 Bean Queen of Johnson County and was a homemaker. She had been a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church since 1963. Betty was a longtime volunteer for Reach To Recovery. She assisted her husband as office manager for many years.

She was preceded in death by her son, Fred Renfro; sister, Norma Durham and husband Bill; brother, Edwin Dugger; parents, Blanche and L.D. Dugger; brother-in-law, Howard Courtner.

Betty is survived by her husband, Dr. C.A. “Pete” Renfro; two daughters, Mitzi Thompson and husband James of Charlottesville, VA, Sandra Edwards and husband Ben of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Ashley Danehy and husband Michael, Joey Edwards and wife Kelsei, Katie Edwards and fiancé Aaron Austin; great-grandson, William Danehy; sister, Martha Courtner of Johnson City; sister-in-law, Randa Dugger of Johnson City; nieces, Donna, Amy, and Amber; and nephew, Eric.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. David Randolph officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Ben Edwards, James Thompson, Joey Edwards, Eric Durham, Michael Danehy and Aaron Austin.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BUTLER - Edna Honeycutt Stalcup, Butler passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at her residence.

She was born May 28, 1930 in old Butler, the eldest child and only daughter of the late Tine & Fern Slemp Honecyutt. Edna was preceded in death by two husbands: Paul Courtner and Lowell Edwin Stalcup, three brothers: Albert "Bud" Honeycutt, Charles Edwin Honeycutt and Richard Burl Honeycutt. She was educated at the Butler Grammar School and Watauga Academy of old Butler. She was the Valedictorian of the last class of 1948 at Watauga Academy. She earned her B.S. Degree in Elementary Education and Secondary English, also her Master's Degree from East Tennessee State College in Guidance and counseling, her E.D.S. Degree from Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. In Supervision and Higher Education.

Edna worked forty two years in the Johnson County School System, the last 24 years of her career she served as Guidance Counselor at Johnson County High School.

She was a lifelong member of Butler Baptist Church, serving as Training Union Director, Sunday School Teacher and Choir member. She loved God, her family, and friends. She loved helping people of all ages. She was a member of Butler Chapter # 218 Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors include one nephew: Bruce Alan Honeycutt, Pembina, North Dakota. Two Nieces: Melanie Atkins & husband Barron, Bristol, Va., and Angela Rasnake and husband Steve, Piney Flats, two great nieces: Madison Rasnake and Alexa Rasnake, Piney Flats, one sister-in-law: Linda Honeycutt, Piney Flats. One Aunt & Uncle: Ethel & Wayne Harris, Johnson City.

A Celebration of Life Service for Edna will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Butler Baptist Church with the Rev. Daniel Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Music will be provided by Rev. Daniel Wood and Mrs Betty Cunningham, Organist. Active Pallbearers will be: Barron Atkins, Steve Rasnake, Froy Hernandez, James Johnson, T.J. Little, David Pleasant and Harry Pierce. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Her church family and Dr. John Whitlock, Dr. Thomas Bulle, Wayne Harris, Mike Forrester, Dr. Raina Sluder. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to her recent care givers and friends.

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David Raymond McQueen, Jr., 73, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away suddenly Friday, March 23, 2018, in Pensacola.
Born December 15, 1944 in Elizabethton, Tenn., Raymond was the son of Margaret Boling McQueen and David Raymond McQueen, Sr., who was killed in WWII six weeks prior to Raymond's birth. His mother and beloved stepfather, M.S. Bangs, moved with Raymond to Daytona Beach, Fla., in 1946 where they built and operated the Sea Zoo, Sugar Mill Gardens and Birdland. Raymond and family moved back to Elizabethton in 1954. He graduated from Elizabethton High School and earned a BS in Biology and Master of Science in Environmental Health degree from East Tennessee State University.
Raymond was a junior high school science teacher in Oak Ridge, Tenn., before beginning his 35-year career dedicated to environmental health. His important work included health inspection management for the DeKalb County GA Health Department; inspection of public schools in Georgia for asbestos and lead; assessment of Native American lands and facilities for environmental hazards; and training and supervision of workers responsible for removing asbestos and lead. In 1997, Raymond and wife Becky moved with their sons, Matthew and Owen, to Pensacola where Raymond continued his work as an environmental health consultant, before retiring in 2006.
Raymond was an avid car enthusiast, winning awards as a drag racer at Bristol and driving a NASCAR car 180 mph at Daytona International Speedway. He loved the beach, the Smoky Mountains, his yellow Labrador retrievers, and birding with his wife Becky. A kind and generous man, Raymond never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He was a mentor and raconteur and will be remembered for his wit, intelligence, and caring.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Rebecca Hodges McQueen of Pensacola; son, Matthew David McQueen, and daughter-in-law, Diva Dompé of Los Angeles; son, Owen Grey McQueen of Pensacola; and granddaughter, Love Adelina McQueen of Los Angeles; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, a multitude of friends, and his faithful companions, Sugar and Buddy.
Celebrations of Raymond's life will be held in Atlanta, Ga., and Elizabethton, Tenn., at a later date.

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BUTLER — Verda Graybeal, age 73, of Butler, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 8, 2016, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 20, 1942, daughter of the late Fred and Lona Stout Elliott.

In addition to her parents, Verda was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Graybeal, who passed March 11, 2010 and her sister, Betty Phillips.

Verda was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved visiting and spending time with neighbors and friends. Verda loved summertime, raising a vegetable garden and growing beautiful flowers. She was adored by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.

Verda was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.

Her memory and life will be cherished by her husband and best friend, Bobby Graybeal; son, Tommy Tolley; brother, Earnest and Constance Elliott; sister, Mary Shepherd; step sister, Mary Jane Sexton and husband Joe; daughter-in-law and mother of Verda's grandchildren, Angie Perry Graybeal; grandchildren, Shonae Graybeal and Hunter Graybeal; nieces, Joni Shepherd, Lori Deloach and Gloria South; nephews, Marty Elliott and Barry Elliott; many more special nieces and nephews and many, many special friends.

The family will receive friends from 3 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Rock Springs Baptist Church with the service following at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Harvey White officiating.

Interment will follow in the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest by her son, Tim.

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ELIZABETHTON — The Lord Took Pamela Gwen "Pam" Rambo Hicks, 61, Elizabethton to be with him Monday, September 28, 2015, at her residence after a brief illness.

She was a Carter County native. Pam was a 1971 graduate of Unaka High School. She was a member of the Order of Confederate Rose "Wild Mountain Roses" Chapter 11 of Elizabethton.

Pam attended Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She was loved by many friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, C.W. Rambo.

Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Bill Hicks; her mother, Lillie Belle Colbaugh Rambo, Elizabethton; a sister, Paula Rambo, Unicoi; a brother, Perry Rambo and wife Debra, Elizabethton, several cousins and her dog Missy.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2015, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Colbaugh and Mr. Randy Carrier officiating.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Dale Williams and Dennis Laws and Gary Melvin, Piper. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sons of the Confederate Veterans.

A Memorial Graveside Service will be conducted by the Order of the Black Rose.

The family will receive friends from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at her residence or the residence of her mother Lillie Belle Rambo, Elizabethton.