James "Jim" Heaton

James married Abigail Ruth Michaels on 7 Oct 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Abigail (daughter of Alfred Michaels and Jane Icenhour) was born on 5 Sep 1879 in Catawba County, , , North Carolina; died on 31 Mar 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Maggie Miller about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maggie was born on 10 Oct 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fannie married John Buster Borders about 1916 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . John (son of Harrison Borders and Elizabeth Miller) was born on 7 Dec 1895 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 31 Mar 1969 in Smyth County, , , Virginia; was buried in Mount Rose Cemetery, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clifford married Pearl M. Carver on 17 Feb 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pearl (daughter of George T. Carver and Mary Ann Hyder) was born on 20 May 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jul 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oma married Mister Bailey about 1930. Mister was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eveline married William Eston Cox on 14 Aug 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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George C. Heaton, 70, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016, in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born in Elk Park, NC, a son of the late Frank and Maggie Miller Heaton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Heaton; two brothers, Richard Heaton, Melvin Heaton and a sister, Naomi Odom. Mr. Heaton was a veteran of the United States Army.
Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Angela Heaton, of the home; Michelle White and her husband, Mike, Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Maggie Brummitt, Elizabethton; three brothers, Bob Heaton, Guy Heaton and his wife, Ann, all of West Virginia; Bill Heaton and his wife, Judy, Roan Mountain; four sisters, Helen Hughes, Elizabethton; Frankie Hurd and her husband, Bernard, Florida; Dorothy Flower, Maryland; and Betty Cross and her husband, Bill, Florida. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 10:45 AM, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tennessee. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet the family at the cemetery at 10:35 AM on Thursday.

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Juanita Heaton Miller, 92, of Roan Mountain, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Pearl Carver Heaton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ford Miller; a sister, Patsy Winters; and two brothers, Roy Heaton and Ray Heaton.
Juanita was a devoted wife, loving mother and mamaw. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking, cleaning and caring for her family.
Those left to cherish Juanita's memory include a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Randy Caraway of Roan Mountain; a son, Roger Miller, of the home; her grandchildren, Courtney and CPO Jeremy Clipse, USCG, of Williamsburg, Va., Matthew and Rosy Caraway, Elizabethton, Tenn., and Mark Miller, Nashville, Tenn.; and her great-grandchildren, Arielle Clipse, Lucas Clipse, Neyland Caraway and Kyla-Rose Caraway. She is also survived by several very special nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends and long-time neighbors, Betty and Delaney Berry and Charles Jones; and a dear lifelong friend, Onza Johnson.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, August 26, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Minister Delaney Berry and Pastor Tim Hughes officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rosy Caraway and Tim and Sandra Hughes. Active pallbearers will be Matthew Caraway, Mark Miller, Jeremy Clipse, Duane Potter, Rick Heaton and Keith Stout. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Heaton, Garry Heaton and Charles Jones. It was her wish to only have a graveside service.

Juanita married Ford Miller on 20 Nov 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ford (son of William Edgar Miller and Bertha Twiggs) was born on 30 Apr 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Aug 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Mary Roberta Winters about 1954. Mary (daughter of Robert Nage Winters and Pinkney Lucille Tatum) was born on 22 Oct 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 31 Dec 2012 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Patsy Winters, 75, of Roan Mountain, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, from The Waters of Roan Highlands. Patsy was a native of Roan Mountain and the daughter of the late Clifford and Pearl Heaton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, John Winters, and two brothers, Roy and Ray Heaton.
Pasty retired from Tulsa Dental and had also worked for U.S. Textile, I.R.C., and was currently working at the Whiteway Grill in Roan Mountain. She was a loving mother and grandmother, outgoing and energetic, and was above all a loving and devoted wife.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Angela Miller and husband Eddie of Roan Mountain; her son, Charles Keith Stout and wife Barbara Ann of Roan Mountain; two sisters, Juanita Miller of Roan Mountain and Barbara McCoury of Roan Mountain; three granddaughters, Patsy Adkins, Pam Adkins and Ronnie Danielle Miller, all of Roan Mountain; her first husband and lifelong friend, Charlie Stout of Hampton; a special step-grandson, David Miller of Roan Mountain; a special friend, Patsy Perkins of Roan Mountain; her friend and caregiver, Linda Potter of Roan Mountain; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service for Patsy Winters will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 9, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Derrick Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 10, in the Johnson-Roanview Cemetery in Roan Mountain with Steve Guinn officiating. Active pallbearers will be Aaron Powell, David Miller, Tim Shell, Ronnie Hendry, Chad Morgan and Mark Birchfield. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Johnson, Carroll Ray, Stuart Ingram, Dameon Stout, Ricky "Fonzie" Hughes, Jim Hicks, Don Birchfield, Gene Mosley, Willie Shell, Mike Powell and Chad Street.

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John Winters, 79, of Roan Mountain, went home to be with his Lord Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. He was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Ed and Carrie Shell Winters. He was a former employee of the Carter County Sheriffs Department. He was of the Baptist faith and Mr. Winters was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
Mr. Winters is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Patsy Heaton Winters of the home; a daughter and her fiancé, Angela Adkins and Eddie Miller, both of Roan Mountain; one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Ann Stout, Roan Mountain; three special grand-daughters; Patsy Adkins, Pam Adkins, and Little Ronnie Miller all of Roan Mountain; three sisters and one brother-in-law; Mary Grace Harmon, Boone, NC; Louella and Tate Whittington, Elizabethton; Ruth Fletchers, Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service for Mr. Winters will be conducted at 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2010 at the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain with Rev. Keith Gwyn officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Melody Trio. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, prior to the service.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM; Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the Johnson-Roanview Cemetery in Roan Mountain with Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post No. 49. Active pallbearers will be Carroll Jones, Russell Jones, Jack Heaton, Eddie Miller, Randall Cook, Matthew Caraway and Chris Estep. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Caraway, Roy Heaton, Bobby McCurry, Ford Miller, Rick Heaton, Gary Heaton, Rick Harmon, Bob Harmon, Roger Miller, Tate Whittington, John Peters, Rick Whitehead, Ronnie Hicks and friends and neighbors.

Patsy married John H. Winters about 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Ed Winters and Carrie Shell) was born on 17 May 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 May 2010 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eugene Heaton, 82, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at The Waters of Roan Highlands. He was the son of the late Jess Davis and Oma Bailey and was born in Carter County on November 2, 1936. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lela Lyons Heaton, in 2012, as well as one brother, James Bailey, and one sister, Pat Blevins.
Mr. Heaton was a United States Veteran, having served in both the Army and then the Air Force. He retired from Fingerhut and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Roan Mountain where he served as a former deacon and served on the bus ministry in his younger years. He enjoyed attending church and being around family and friends.
Those left to cherish his wonderful memory include his son, Doug Heaton, of the home; two sisters, Vicky Barnett and husband, Rob, of Troutdale, Va., and Betty Glasgow and husband, Neil, of Johnson City; one brother, Norman Davis and wife, Wanda, of Elizabethton; two sisters-in-law, Pearl Owens of North Carolina and Linda Gouge of Erwin; and one brother-in-law, Earl Lyons of Roan Mountain.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of Eugene Heaton will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Victory Baptist Church, 7241 US-19E, Roan Mountain, with Reverend Jerry Honeycutt and Reverend Tull Oaks officiating. Music will be under the direction of Victory Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 until 3 p.m. Thursday or at the residence at other times. The graveside service will follow the funeral service at the Perry Family Cemetery on Shell Creek. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Norma Lou "Dude" Cox Baker, 79, Roan Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late William Eston & Evelyn Heaton Cox. She was of the Baptist Faith. She loved to play Bingo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son: Michael Gibbs, one granddaughter: Kristie Gibbs, one brother: Bill Cox and a sister: Ruby Street.

Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter: Angie (Steve) Blair, Roan Mountain, and A Daughter-in-law: Sandy Gibbs, Roan Mountain, a grandson: Eston Blair, a granddaughter: Miranda Gibbs, two step-granddaughters: Jennifer Blair and Shannon Hicks. Two Great granddaughters: Lexi & Shelby Gibbs, four step-great-grandchildren: Madison and Natalie Hicks, Garrett & Mason Johnson. A special sister-in-law: Peggy Powell. Two Sisters: Jo Putman, Roan Mountain and Nancy Cox, of West Virginia. Three Brothers: Robert Cox, Elizabethton, Dallas Cox, Cranberry, North Carolina and Ronnie Cox, of West Virginia. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2019, in the Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Hughes and Rev. John McCoury officiating. Interment will follow in the Abagail Ruth Heaton Cemetery.

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Samuel “Sam” Ray Heaton, 64, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, in Roan Mountain. Sam was born in Elizabethton to the late Bobby Ray Heaton and Mary Roberta Winters Strickland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, John Strickland.
Sam was an employee of Snap-on Tools of Elizabethton for 16 years and was a very hard worker. Above all he cherished his family and was a caring and wonderful father, laid back and very intelligent. Sam was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed listening to ’70s rock music with his daughter and watching Richard Petty during his NASCAR career, Dallas Cowboys and watching wrestling with his son.
Those left to cherish Sam’s memory include his wife of 25 years, Sharon (Ward) Heaton, of the home; his beloved children, Emily and Evan Heaton, both of Roan Mountain; and two brothers, Steve Heaton of Roan Mountain and Andrew (Amanda) Strickland of Elk Park, N.C.
A service to celebrate and honor the life of Samuel “Sam” Ray Heaton will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Pastor Tull Oaks and Pastor Chris Hitechew officiating. Chris McKinney will provide a song. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Justin Jordan, Hayden Roberson, Zane Ward, Darrell Birchfield, Steve Heaton and Andrew Strickland. Troy Ward will serve as honorary pallbearer.