Andrew J. Guinn

Andrew married Ellender Guinn about 1845 in North Carolina, , , . Ellender (daughter of Isaac Guinn and Rebecca Estep) was born about 1827 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married George Simerly on 30 Nov 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Henry Simerly and Mary "Polly" Chambers) was born on 12 Aug 1844 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Oct 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amos married Sarah Morgan on 1 Apr 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Ashley Morgan and Elizabeth "Bettie" Whitehead) was born about 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Mary Jane Headrick about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 13 Dec 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Simerly Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Mary A. Williams on 27 Jan 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Pleasant Williams and Annie Jane Headrick) was born on 27 Mar 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Aug 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Dora Hartley on 21 Jul 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dora (daughter of Benjamin W. Hartley and Sarah M. "Sallie" Cole) was born on 29 Apr 1894 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 8 Apr 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Pearl Lulu Jenkins on 7 Mar 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pearl (daughter of Henry Melburn Jenkins and Mary Alice "Mallie" Hathaway) was born on 29 Jul 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jun 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Simerly Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Rhoda Moore on 21 Feb 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rhoda was born about 1892 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Julia A. Sims on 29 Oct 1905 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Julia (daughter of William Thomas Sims and Ellen (Sims)) was born in May 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Apr 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Blanche Arnett on 8 Sep 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Blanche (daughter of Andrew Jackson "Andy" Arnett and Annie Jane "Jennie" Peters) was born on 25 Dec 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 May 1966 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His death certificate states that he died on September 24, 1925 due to an accident. He was seen by the doctor on September 22, 1925. His year of birth is incorrect on the document, stating that he was born on December 17, 1883. However his age at the time of his death was 31 years,9 months, and 7 days, making his date of birth December 17, 1894. The dates, as well as the spelling of his first name on the marker, are all incorrect.

per MSL #47842177
The 1900 census gives his birth date as being Dec. 1892 and the 1910 & 1920 censuses give it as est. 1893. On his WWI Draft Registration card he gave the same birth date that is on the headstone Dec. 17, 1892. Died in in Asheville, NC on Sept. 24th from the train accident on Sept. 22, 1925 in Sunburst, NC., per death certificate - Headstone gives the date as Sept. 14, 1925.

Anna married William Charles McGuire about 1912. William (son of George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Tabitha Lothery) was born on 21 Mar 1885 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 17 Feb 1956 in Boone County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Boone Memorial Park, , Boone County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ernest married Dolly P. Casey on 7 Oct 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dolly (daughter of George W. Casey and Lillie Morton) was born on 29 Jan 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married John W. Arrowood about 1926. John was born on 30 Mar 1889; died on 26 Mar 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Howard Valentine Hinkle about 1927. Howard was born on 15 May 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Dec 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buck Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William Earl Ramsey about 1935. William (son of James Augustus Ramsey and Elizabeth Ann Hazelwood) was born on 26 Apr 1910; died on 10 Jan 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Rachel Puckett on 29 Sep 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rachel was born about 1912 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Frank Arthur Ledford on 13 Mar 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Abe M. Ledford and Mary Delcena Briggs) was born on 9 May 1914 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died about 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earnest married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROAN MOUNTAIN – It is with extreme sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Sarah J. Whitehead, 88, Roan Mountain, who passed away Monday June 1, 2009, in the Roan Highland Nursing Center after an extended illness.

She was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Jacob and Blanche Arnett Guinn.

Sarah loved to work in her flowers and vegetable garden. She freely shared her bounty with friends and neighbors and family, whatever their needs may be. She was a member of the Little Mountain Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Whitehead; and a brother, George Guinn.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Leon & Louise Whitehead, Roan Mountain; Two Daughters and One Son-In-Law: Della Whitehead, Elizabethton, Loretta and Jim McKinney, Roan Mountain; Grandsons: Michael McKinney and wife, Raquel, Piney Flats, Chris Whitehead and wife Shannon, Roan Mountain, and Mark McKinney and wife, April, of Knoxville; Two Great Grandsons; Hunter McKinney and Blake Whitehead; Three Great Granddaughters: Lilly Kate McKinney, Maggie & Rachael McKinney; Four Sisters: Myrtle Elliott, Roan Mountain, Mae Pate, Johnson City, Lea McKinney, Elk Park, North Carolina, and Dorothy Forbes, Elizabethton; Two Brothers: Tommy Guinn, Roan Mountain, and Otis Guinn, Elizabethton; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Pastor Delaney Berry officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Edna Woodby, Soloist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Thursday will be: Jessie Dean McKinney, Jerry McKinney, Byran McKinney, Troy Whitehead, Tony Whitehead, Jeremey Cole, Ed Johnson, Cecil Largent, Raymond Hill, Tommy Roberson Jr., Jim Frye, Mike Blevins, Chris Whitehead, Mark McKinney and Michael McKinney. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Estel Whitehead, Byrl Whitehead, Bill Forbes, Bill Pate, J.D. McKinney, Bernie Hill, Bobby Hill, Jerry Cole and Charles Jones.

Sarah married Charlie H. Whitehead about 1934. Charlie (son of Larkin L. Whitehead and Nannie Largent) was born about 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Myrtle Marie Guinn Elliott, 92, Roan Mountain, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at the residence of her daughter & son-in-law, Iva Lee & Husband Bruce Dingler, Summerville, South Carolina following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob & Blanche Arnett Guinn. She had lived in South Carolina for the past seven years. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Elliott was a member of Morgan Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard C. Elliott who died June 1, 2008, by one sister, Sarah Whitehead and two brothers: George & Otis Guinn.

Survivors include her three daughters: Iva Lee Dingler and husband Bruce, Summerville, South Carolina, Bernice Lewis and husband Charlie, Jonesborough and Helen Reed & husband Timothy, Goose Creek, South Carolina. Her Grandchildren; Johnathan Shipley, Kenneth Reed, Kee Reed, Debbie Goins, Linda Rogers, Laura Dingler and Bruce Dingler, Jr.; 10 Great Grandchildren and three Great Great Grandchildren. Her sisters: Wanda Pate, Lee McKinney and Dorothy Forbes. One Brother: Thomas Guinn.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tull Oaks and Rev. Greg Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain Nelson Cemetery. Music will be provided by Dale & Denise Cunningham. Active Pallbearers will be: Danny Blevins, Joe Orr, Dudley Mahan, Bruce Dingler, Jr., Frank Highsmith and John Stevens, her special friends on Ripshin Mountain: Jimmy & Ruth Orr, Bill & Barbara Ballard, Billy & Ivalee Morgan, Jack Ingram, Bobby Teague, Leon Whitehead, Dan Shipley and her church family.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Iva Lee & Bruce for the excellent care she received, also the nursing staff, Diane, Gail, Doris, Cheryl, Retia and all care givers over the years and also Agape Hospice.

Myrtle married Willard C. Elliott on 15 Dec 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Willard (son of Frank Elliott and Linda Meriena Hopson) was born on 7 Mar 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Wanda Mae Guinn Pate, 94, of Johnson City, passed way on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her residence. She was surrounded by caregivers, friends, and close nephew, Donnie Pate, who will all miss her dearly.

She was a lifelong resident of Carter County, daughter of the late Jack and Blanche Arnett Guinn.

Wanda loved life. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband, Bill, making a lifetime of memories across the world. Back home at home she spent time crafting, collecting, and attending service at Grace Gospel Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: husband, Bill J. Pate; brothers, George Guinn, Tommy Guinn, and Otis Guinn; sisters, Dorothy “Dottie” Forbes of Elizabethton, Myrtle Elliot, Sarah Whitehead, and Lee McKinney.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family would like to thank the caregivers from Visiting Angels for the exceptional care they gave Wanda in their time with her, going above and beyond every day. Special thanks are also extended to Michelle and the rest of the hospice team at Amedysis for their compassion and care.

The family of Wanda Pate will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM, with a committal afterward at 12:00 PM at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Services will be officiated by Pastor Mike Richards and Chaplain Steven Spell.

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Rhoda Lea McKinney,84, of Elk Park, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at her home.

She was born on December 10, 1933, in Carter County, Tenn., a daughter of Jacob Guinn and Blanche Arnett Guinn. Rhoda was a member of the Little Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed working in her yard and garden. She loved to work on her wood pile.

She was preceded in death by her Father: Jacob Guinn; Mother: Blanche Guinn; Sisters: Sarah Whitehead, Myrtle Elliott; Brothers: George Guinn and Otis Guinn

Rhoda leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Husband of 62 years: J.D.McKinney of Elk Park, NC; Children: Jessie McKinney, Jerry McKinney, Kay (Roy) Erwin, Brian (Buffy) McKinney, Regina (Wayne) Erwin and Susie (Josh) Erwin.

Siblings: Mae Pate, Dorothy Forbes and Tommy Guinn.

Grandchildren: Aaron Zipp, Matthew McKinney, Renee Havron, Randall Harrald, Jacob Erwin, Derrick McKinney, James McKinney, Marie Erwin, Johnny McKinney, Tommy McKinney, Mary Erwin and Cody McKinney; Eight great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter.

Services for Rhoda Lea McKinney will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018, from the Grandfather Chapel of the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Sheppard officiating. Interment will follow in the Winters Cemetery. The family will receive friends from beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Dorothy married William Milburn "Billy" Forbes on 12 Dec 1974 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . William (son of William Milburn Forbes and Florence Ann Oxendine) was born on 22 Nov 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Oct 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Otis Denton Guinn, 72, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his residence.
Mr. Guinn was a native of Carter County, a son of the late Jacob & Blanche Arnett Guinn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Sarah Whitehead; a brother: George Guinn; and a niece: Loretta Whitehead McKinney.
Mr. Guinn was of the 1961 class at Cloudland High School. He served in the United States Army and the Tennessee National Guard. He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238. He was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church and the Daryl White Sunday School Class. He was a member of The Praying Mountain Men.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years: Sandra Roe Guinn; One Daughter & Son-In-Law: Hope and Greg Hartley, Butler; Four Sisters: Lea McKinney and her husband, J.D., Elk Park, North Carolina, Myrtle Elliott, Summersville, South Carolina, Dorthy Forbes, Elizabethton, and Wanda Mae Pate, Johnson City; One Brother & Sister-in-Law: Tommy & Betty Guinn, Roan Mountain; Several Nieces & Nephews.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2014 in the Captain Nelson Cemetery, Ripshin Mountain, with Pastor Nathan Jennings and Pastor Jack Lloyd officiating.
Interment will follow the service. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Thursday will be: Walter Paul VanHuss, Aubrey Brown, Jeff Hitechew, Randall Hutchins, Jim McKinney and Ray Arnett. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Darrell Blackburn, Carl Cable, Jerry Lawson, Kenneth Miller, Leon Whitehead and his church family and friends. Friends may also visit with the family at his residence.

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She was a daughter of the late Earnest and Dolly Casey Simerly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Earl McKinney; one grandson, Mike McKinney; one sister, Edith Peters, one brother, Louis Jack Simerly; and a sister-in-law, Jackie Simerly.

Mrs McKinney was a member of Doe River Baptist Church.

She was a former Senior Vice-President of Carter County Bank where she also served as secretary to the board for thirty-three years.

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fletcher "Gene" Simerly, 85, of Greeneville, Tenn., passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Laughlin Memorial Hospital, Greeneville. A native of Elizabethton, Tenn., he was the son of the late Ernie and Dolly Casey Simerly. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with his degree in Electrical Engineering. "Gene" retired as an electrical engineer at Phillips Electronics. He worked for the U.S. Government on the ICBM Submarine Missile Program and was the primary developer of the Nintendo game. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. "Gene" enjoyed watching Tennessee Vols football and loved the outdoors, hiking and going to the beach.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Simerly, and two sisters, Ada McKinney and Edith Peters.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Nancy Simerly, of the home, and a nephew, Earl McKinney, Elizabethton. Several cousins also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Fletcher "Gene" Simerly will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be special friends, Patsy and Junior. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

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Claude Trivette, 70, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late James Edward and Norma Simerly Trivette. He was a 1965 graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended East Tennessee State University. Mr. Trivette worked in the twisting department of North American Rayon Corporation. He was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church and was an avid reader.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Clark.
Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Louis Trivette, Kingsport, Tenn., and first cousins, Pansy Harrison, Elizabethton, Ronnie Trivett and wife Patsy, Elizabethton, Kathy Oliver and husband Butch, Elizabethton, Brenda Hunter, Denver, N.C., Barbara Windfelder, Greensboro, N.C., Eddie Simerly, Greensboro, N.C., Dennis Simerly, Greensboro, N.C., Linda Lewis and husband Pat, Elizabethton, Ricky Trivett, Elizabethton, and Wanda McKinney of Michigan.

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ELIZABETHTON - Ronald Eugene"Pappy" Trivett, 75, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at his residence after a brief illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Culbie & Novella Simerly Trivett. Ronnie was a 1962 graduate of Hampton High School. He served in the United States Army and the Tennessee National Guard. He formerly was employed at North American Rayon Corporation, a bus driver and was a Carter County Commissioner for over 20 years. Ronnie was a member of Slagles United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Watauga Masonic Lodge # 622. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Ruthie Trivett and a nephew: Timmy Oliver. He was an avid fisherman & hunter.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years: Patsy Guinn Trivett. A Daughter & Son-In-Law: Lynnetta Trivett & Leo Lothridge. A son: Tony Trivett. His Granddaughters: Ashley (Michael) Shouse and Whitney (BK) Marlowe. His Great Grandchildren: Sutton Marlowe, Hadley Shouse, Destiny, Cadence & Addison Lothridge. His Step-Grandsons: Todd & Adam Lothridge. His Sisters: Kathy (Butch) Oliver and Brenda Hunter.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Trivett and Pastor Lou Crandall and Pastor Mike Berry officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Music will be provided by Gail McClure. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday will be: Leo Lothridge, B.K. Marlowe, Michael Shouse, Ronnie McClure, Keith Trivett and Steve Trivett. Honorary Pallbearers will be: his church family, past & present Commissioners of the Carter County Court and all his family and friends.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lucille Guinn Collins, 85, of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019, surrounded by her family. Lucille was born November 16, 1933 to the late Claude and Rachel Puckett Guinn. She attended Elizabethton High School, was a member of East River Park Christian Church and enjoyed spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Puckett, Mack Guinn and L.D. Guinn, and the father of her children, Billy Collins.
Survivors include her two sons, Jackie Collins (Tami) and Bobby Collins (Connie), both of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren, Davey Collins (Tara), Dustin Collins (Lindsey), Jacquelyn Collins, Macy Collins, Brandon Collins (Brittany), Bryant Collins (Nikki), Bud Hicks and Chase Frye Austin (Katie); nine great-grandchildren, Tyler, Katlyn, Logan, Emmie, Aubrey, Ariana, Weston, Brylee and Oaklyn; five siblings, Pauline McKinney, Erma Stevens (Roy Forbes), Ed Guinn (Dean), Louise Whitehead (Carmon) and Rosie Lewis (Gordon); and two sisters-in-law, Audrey Puckett and Ruby Guinn.
A service to honor the life of Lucille Guinn Collins will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Estel Williams and Pastor Doug Hinshaw officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m., prior to the service, and at other times at the residence of her son, Bobby Collins. The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Davey Collins, Dustin Collins, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins, Bud Hicks, Jordan Clark and Chase Frye Austin.

Lucille married Willard G. "Billy" Collins about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Willard (son of Maynard Collins and Carma Williams) was born about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jun 2011 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pauline Flo Guinn McKinney, 87, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Hillview Health Center after a brief illness. She was born April 8, 1935 in Carter County to the late Claude and Rachel Puckett Guinn.
Pauline was a retired employee of Inland Container after 40 years of service. She was a member of Hunter United Methodist Church. She loved to cook, go camping and take care of people.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Bob Nidiffer, and her second husband, Jack McKinney; a sister, Lucille Guinn Collins; and four brothers, Ed Guinn, L.D. Guinn, Mack Guinn and Thomas Puckett.
Survivors include her sisters, Erma Stevens, Louise (Carmon) Whitehead and Rose (Gordon) Lewis; several nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Dean Guinn; and her special friends, Jim and Addie Hyder and Ford and Karen Julian.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Estel Williams and Pastor Mike Berry officiating. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jackie Collins, Bobby Collins, Stevie Guinn, Randy Guinn, Michael Whitehead, Terry Whitehead, Max Guinn and Jeff Lewis.

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Edward Guinn, 84, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from the Johnson City Medical Center. Edward was born in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Claude and Rachel Puckett Guinn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Ownby, and his brothers, Tom (Audrey) Puckett, L.D. (Ruby) Guinn and Mack Guinn.
Edward had worked in construction for various employers including the TPI Corporation for 10 years. He was a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Those left to cherish Edward’s memory include his loving and devoted wife of 62-1/2 years, Eula ‘Dean’ Guinn, of the home; his son, Steve (Jannie) Guinn of Elizabethton; his granddaughters, Margo (Robert) Davenport of Knoxville, Tenn., Monica (Darien) Hamm of Bristol Tenn., and Megan Guinn of Knoxville, Tenn.; a great-granddaughter, Paisley Davenport of Knoxville, Tenn.; his sisters, Flo “Pauline” McKinney of Elizabethton, his twin sister, Erma Stevens of Elizabethton, Louise (Carmen) Whitehead of Elizabethton and Rose (Gordon) Lewis of Elizabethton; and his sisters-in-law, Pauline Ahrens of Elizabethton and Wanda Morgan of Martinsville, Va. Several nieces and nephews as well as his special friends, Lester Julian, Dewey and Scharee Hill and Jack and Karen Presnell, also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Edward Guinn will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 30, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Jeremy Burleson and Pastor Steve Burleson officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service, or at the residence at anytime. The graveside service will follow in the George Mottern Cemetery in Watauga. Active pallbearers will be Darien Hamm, Robert Davenport, Chris Childers, Lester Julian, Freddy Julian, Gordon Lewis, Keith Lowe, Jack Presnell, Doug Colbaugh and Rick Renfro. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Collins, Jackie Collins, Jeff Lewis, Terry Whitehead, Carmen Whitehead, Michael Whitehead, Steve Burleson, Dawson Fair, Dewey Hill and Reverend Bobby Stout.

Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Lewis "LD" Guinn, age 76, 313 East H Street, Elizabethton, TN passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 in the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Claude and Rachel Puckett Guinn. "LD" retired as a bread man from Flowers Bakery. After his retirement he worked as a funeral assistant with Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home for ten years. "LD" was a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church, Elizabethton where he served as deacon. He was a great handyman and was known as Mr. Fix-it. "LD" loved his family and was an avid NASCAR fan. He especially enjoyed attending the Rod Runs in Pigeon Forge every year with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mack Guinn and by a half-brother, Tom Puckett. Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Ruby Birchfield Guinn, of the home; a son, Randy Guinn and his fiancé Kristin Powell, of Elizabethton; a daughter, Julie Canter and her husband Westley, Jonesborough, TN; grandchildren, Stacey Guinn, Austin Guinn, Logan Guinn, Westley Canter Jr. and Mercedes Canter; several great-grandchildren and brothers and sisters, Lucille Owenby, Pauline McKinney, Erma Lee Stevens, Rose Lewis and her husband Gordon, Louise Whitehead and her husband Carmen and Ed Guinn and his wife Dean, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Lewis "LD" Guinn will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Pastor Steve Burleson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Jeremy Burleson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday or at the residence at other times. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Dave Ferguson, Charlie Birchfield, Steve Birchfield, Wesley Whaley, Westley Canter Jr., and Stacey Guinn. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Smith and Logan Guinn. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 A.M. on Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Lewis married Ruby K. Birchfield on 6 Aug 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruby (daughter of Alexander "Alec" Birchfield and Bonnie Townsend) was born on 22 Oct 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Dec 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles Edward Ledford, 75, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, February 2, 2013, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Frank and Bertha Guinn Ledford.
Mr. Ledford was a 1957 graduate of Happy Valley High School and attended Elizabethton Business College. He served in the United States Air Force.
Mr. Ledford was a retired superintendent with Kennametal, Johnson City. He attended West Side Christian Church and was a former Director of the Boys Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, J.D. Ledford.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Scutt Ledford; two daughters, Karen Ledford and Donna Ledford, both of Elizabethton; two sons, Gary Ledford and wife Kate, Hickory, N.C., and Michael Ledford, Spartanburg, S.C.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Phyllis Malone, Johnson City, JoAnn Adams and Mary Alice Culler, both of Elizabethton; and a brother, Roger Ledford and wife Claudia, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside services for Mr. Ledford for immediate family and friends will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery.

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Mary Alice Ledford Culler, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Bertha Guinn Ledford. Mrs. Culler was employed for 20 years with the Carter County School System as a cook at Valley Forge Elementary School. She attended Upper Gap Creek Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: J.D. & Charles Ledford. Sewing was her hobby.

Survivors include two sons: Rick Culler & wife Robin, Elizabethton and Keith Culler, Milligan College. Four Grandchildren: Abby Green & husband Adam, Travis Culler, Heather Culler and Chris Vestal & wife BJ. Her Grandchildren: Emmy Green, Nevaeh & Taylor Vestal and Preston Vestal. One Brother: Roger Ledford & wife Claudia, Elizabethton, Two Sisters: JoAnn Adams & husband Joe, Hampton and Phyllis Malone & husband Dean, Johnson City. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Lyons Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Joe Adams, Roger Ledford, Bret Hamilton, Chris Barnett, Travis Culler, Brian Malone and Tim Malone. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dean Malone, Jason Henegar, Steve Henegar, family and friends.

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Harlan Guinn, 73, Hampton, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Earnest and Mary Birchfield Guinn. Harlan was an employee of North American Rayon Corporation for 22 years and retired from the Carter County Landfill. He loved to paint cars and do mechanic work. His hobby was antique cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Darrell, Junior and Tommy Guinn. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Janie Simerly Guinn; three children, Harlan “Toby” Guinn Jr. and wife Amber, Randy Lee Guinn and wife Heidi, and Shannon Guinn; two grandchildren, Zack Guinn and wife Bethany and Hannah Guinn; one brother, Eddie Guinn and wife Sandy; and his special four-legged friends, Chloe and Gritts. The family would like to express a special thank you to Jerry Ingram, Dean Stevens, Louis Honeycutt, Chris Clark, Bill Sheets and Charlotte Honeycutt for all the many things they have done for Harlan during his illness. Also, to Dr. Wesley Hanson and the staff of Gentiva Hospice. It was his request to be cremated and a service will be held at a later date at John Whitehead Cemetery.

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Darrell Carter Guinn, 73, Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly, March 1, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Earnest and Mary Birchfield Guinn.
Darrell served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Climate Controllers Heating and Air. Prior to that he worked at North American Rayon Corporation for 23 years.
Darrell attended First Free Will Baptist Church of Elizabethton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Earnest Guinn Jr. and Tommy Guinn.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Judy Simerly Guinn; a daughter and son-in-law, Amy Guinn (Jon) Whitson; special granddaughters, Reiley Grace Whitson and Emilee Reese Whitson; special nephews and nieces, Jill and Sydney Markland, Toby Guinn and Randy Guinn; his special neighbors, Kenneth Arney, Dennis Stout and Richard Crowe; and a special cousin, Bernice Lewis.
The graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, in the John Whitehead Cemetery, Hampton, with the Rev. Nathan Jennings and Dr. Alan King officiating. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be Toby Guinn, Randy Guinn, Steve Tipton, Arnold Lane, Eddie Guinn Jr. and Steve Guinn.

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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.