John Barton Heaton

John married Angeline Shelley on 1 Aug 1840 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Angeline was born about 1820; died on 28 Sep 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary C. Gambill on 28 Sep 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William B. Gambill and Elizabeth Rasor) was born on 10 Sep 1847 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 May 1932. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Rebecca Greer about 1867. Rebecca was born about 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mary Dillon about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born in Apr 1853 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 17 Aug 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shouns United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Alfred F. Moreland about 1870 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Alfred (son of William Moreland and Dicy Lunceford) was born about 1849 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Daniel Arnett about 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel was born in May 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Martha Jayne Tester on 18 Jun 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Herman Harrison Tester and Phoebe Lee) was born on 26 Nov 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Jul 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HEATON, J. A.
"Elizabethton Star," Sunday, February 13, 1938
J. A. HEATON
J. A. Heaton, age 70, died at his home on Beach street, Saturday morning after a lingering illness. Mr. Heaton, born in Doeville, was the son of William J. and Rebecca Heaton.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist church this afternoon at 2:30 with Dr. C. L. Bowden in charge.
The deceased was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge. He is survived by the following children, Mrs. Cora Lyons, Martha, Dencie, Celestia Heaton of this city, Earl Heaton of Myssa, Oregon, Haddon, Winford, Paul, J. Lewis and Samuel Heaton of this city; four brothers, E. S. Heaton of Somerset, Ky., William G. Heaton of Oregon, Samuel Heaton of Long Island, N. Y., Curtis Heaton of Roseburg, Oregon; one sister, Nancy Jordan Blevins of Roseburg, Oregon; also twelve grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be Roy Wilcox, Robert Brumit, Edward Jordan, R. W. Nave, A. T. Bradley, John Keyes.
Those in charge of the flowers will include Anna Mae Jack, Mrs. Roscoe Collins, Jr., Frances Bradley, Ella Mae Parks, Mrs. H. R. Collins, Mrs. H. H. Patton, Stella Jones, Elizabeth Jordan, Wanda Smith, Bernice Smith.

John married Celia Abigail DeLoach on 9 Mar 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Celia (daughter of Samuel Carter DeLoach and Martha Louisa Garrison) was born on 23 Jan 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Aug 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 20 Aug 1928 in Colbaugh Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married William Daniel Brookshire on 20 Sep 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Joel H. Brookshire and Edna Caroline Robinson) was born on 26 Jul 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Sunday, Feb. 14, 1937
F. HEATON
C. F. Heaton, 56, died Friday afternoon at 2:30 at his home in Carden's Bluff.
Funeral services were conducted from the home yesterday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. Huston Blevins officiating. Interment was in Shouns cemetery in Doe Valley.
Mr. Heaton is survived by his widow; six children: Frank, Ray, Clay, Ruth and Jeweldean Heaton; four children by his first wife, Mrs. James Jordan, and Miss Golda Heaton of Elizabethton, Mrs. Charles Bourne of Bristol, Mrs. Clay Edmondson of Johnson City; two brothers, John Heaton and Thomas Heaton of West Virginia; four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Cregg of Johnson City, Mrs. W. D. Brookshire of Doeville, Mrs. Neva Lesco of Glade Springs, Va., and Mrs. Roy Garland of Virginia.

Columbus married Delia A. (Heaton) about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Delia was born about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Columbus married Verna A. Lewis about 1921 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Verna (daughter of William Robert Lewis) was born on 19 Aug 1898 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 15 Nov 1970 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, November 23, 1960
MRS. CARRIE BOWMAN…
… 79, Route 1, Butler, died Saturday morning.
She was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church and a native of Johnson county.
Survivors include three sons, Warren Bowman, Raleigh, N. C.; Dwight Bowman, Knoxville and Dana Bowman, Johnson City; several grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Millie Snyder, Radford, Va., Mrs. Addie Ward, Hampton, and Mrs. Amanda Lacy, California; seven grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Rock Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Worley officiated. Interment was in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Carrie married Robert Lafayette Bowman about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of George Washington Brownlow Bowman and Martha Osborn) was born on 4 Sep 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 1955 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fannie married Andrew "Dock" Cable about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of Andrew Cable and Hannah Laurinda Bowman) was born in Nov 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Eugene Cardwell on 6 Mar 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Eugene (son of James Giddeon Cardwell and Mary Ann Eller) was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Frederick Thomas Sheets on 19 Feb 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Frederick (son of William Y. Sheets and Rosa B. Howell) was born on 15 Aug 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jun 1978 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Loyd married Naomi Kathleen Stout on 30 Dec 1950 in Hamilton County, , , Ohio. Naomi (daughter of Conley Eugene Stout and Elizabeth Pauline Ward) was born on 4 Feb 1932 in Cincinatti, , , Ohio; died on 10 Jul 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Novella Collins on 23 Jun 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Novella (daughter of Maynard Collins and Carma Williams) was born on 6 May 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Sep 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clair married Woodrow Lee McElyea about 1945. Woodrow (son of Roy McElyea and Betty (Mcelyea)) was born on 29 Jan 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Apr 2005 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died from: Heart Disease

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LYONS, Cora Bell
"Elizabethton Star," Friday, November 28, 1947
MRS. LANDON LYONS
Mrs. Cora Lyons, 49, died at her home, 401 Allen Avenue, Thursday at 10 p.m. after a short illness. Mrs. Lyons was the daughter of John and Celia DeLoach Heaton. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Landon Lyons; one daughter, Marjorie Grace Lyons; five step-children, Ray Lyons of Kingsport, Will, Earl and Howard Lyons of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Ralph Myers of Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Denice Estep, Misses Celeste and Martha Heaton of Elizabethton; five brothers, Sam, Winford, Paul, and Lewis Heaton of Elizabethton, and Haddon Heaton of Idaho; and ten step-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

"Elizabethton Star," November 30, 1947
MRS. LANDON J. LYONS
Funeral of Mrs. Cora Bell Lyons, 49, wife of Landon J. Lyons, who died at her home, 401 Allen Avenue, Thursday at 10 p.m., will be held at Calvary Baptist Church of which she was a member Monday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. George Westmoreland, pastor, and the Rev. Homer Couch officiating.
Pallbearers will be deacons of the Calvary Baptist Church. Flower bearers will be members of Mrs. Lyons Circle of the Calvary Church. Music will be under the direction of the church choir. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. The body was returned to the home Saturday afternoon by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.
Surviving Mrs. Lyons are her husband; one daughter, Marjorie Grace Lyons; five brothers, Sam, Lewis, Wimford, and Paul Heaton of Elizabethton and Haddon Heaton of Boise, Idaho; three sisters, Mrs. Dencie Estep, Misses Celeste and Martha Heaton, all of Elizabethton; five step-children, Will, Earl, and Howard Lyons of Elizabethton, Ray Lyons of Kingsport, and Mrs. Ralph Myers of Elizabethton; and ten step-grandchildren.

Cora married Landon Jackson Jefferon Lyons on 25 Mar 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Landon (son of Henry Clay Lyon and Dulcenia Elizabeth Russell) was born on 9 May 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Emmert Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lucy Cole on 6 Dec 1930 in Washington County, , , Virginia. Lucy (daughter of Charles Daniel Cole and Florence J. "Flora" Daniels) was born about 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lois M. Lucht about 1926 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Lois was born about 1906 in North Dakota, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Grace Shell on 10 Jul 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Grace (daughter of Edward Milbourne Shell and Nannie Leona Collins) was born on 24 Sep 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HEATON, Luther Paul
“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 14, 1948
LUTHER PAUL HEATON
Funeral services for Luther Paul Heaton, 40, of Route 2, Johnson City who died in a local hospital Sunday afternoon, will be conducted at the Pinecrest Baptist Church, of which he was a member, Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Brown Bowers officiating assisted by Rev. G. D. Barrett and the Rev. George Westmoreland. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Fred Carver, Clarence Chambers, Fred L. Williams, Astor "Mike" Deloach, Frank Smith, Harlow Crosswhite, Bert Lowe, and Robert Banks.
The members of the Dashiel Lodge Number 238, F and A. M. will be in charge of the services at the grave.
Mr. Heaton was a member of the Virginia May Lodge Number 38, A. F. and A. M., Radford, Virginia, and a Veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Floy Heaton; one daughter, Phyllis Ann Heaton and one son, L. Q. Heaton, both of the home; four brothers, Sam, Lewis and Winifred Heaton all of Elizabethton, and Haddon Heaton of Boise, Idaho; and three sisters, Celeste Heaton, Martha Heaton and Mrs. Dencie Estep all of 401 North East Street, Elizabethton.
The body was moved to the home of the sisters Monday afternoon where it will remain until 12:00 noon Thursday when it will be taken to the church to lie-in-state until the funeral hour.
The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

Luther married Floy G. Cress about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Floy (daughter of Rufus Greenmore Cress and Mollie H. McQueen) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, January 23, 1941
Former Resident Dies From Heart Attack At Emmett, Idaho
Word was received here this morning by relatives relating the death of Earl M. Heaton, son of the late John A. Heaton, at his home last night in Emmett, Idaho. He suffered a heart attack.
Earl is the brother of Police Officer Lewis Heaton, Paul, Windy, and Sam of this city, and of Haddon Heaton at Fort Jackson, S.C. He also has four sisters of this city, Misses Celestia, Martha, and Dencie Heaton and Mrs. Landon Lyons.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Earl married Idella Limbaugh about 1926. Idella was born about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1940 Carter County, TN Census, Dencie is listed as a single mother with children Barbara and Billy Joe. She was working as a house keeper for Alton and Maude Herman.

Dencie married Earl L. Estep about 1942. Earl (son of David Samuel Estep and Elizabeth "Eliza" Richardson) was born on 28 Sep 1909 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Jan 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dovie was named after Dove Cleo Arnold, who married Joseph Alexander DeLoach.

Dovie married Claude William Oakes about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Claude (son of Jeremiah M. "Jerry" Oakes and Martha E. (Oakes)) was born on 25 Jun 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died in Jul 1987 in Ada County, , , Idaho; was buried in Cloverdale Cemetery, , Ada County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Martha married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died from: Meningitis

"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, January 5, 1929
DORIS HEATON
Doris Heaton, 10, daughter of J. A. Heaton, Lynn Avenue, died at the St. Elizabethton hospital at 7:30 o'clock last night after an illness of one week. Miss Heaton, whose mother died in September, is survived by her father, four sisters, Cora B. Heaton, Benia, Celestia and Martha; and brothers, Samuel, Lewis [remainder of brothers' names illegible] Heaton.
Although the exact time of the funeral services had not been decided this morning, it was announced that interment will take place in the Colbough cemetery on the Bristol highway this afternoon or tomorrow morning, with the Rev. R. N. Owen officiating. Curtis-North will be in charge of the services.

Charles married Lois Edyth Lucht on 23 Feb 1946 in Ada County, , , Idaho. Lois (daughter of Louis Lucht and Idella Limbaugh) was born on 17 Apr 1929 in Chelan County, , , Washington; died on 4 Jun 2019 in Ada County, , , Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Bonnie Mae Carver about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie (daughter of Elijah Carver and Nancy (Carver)) was born on 15 Oct 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 2013 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bulah married Clay Evens Edmondson on 6 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clay (son of Alfred Edmondson and Delphia (Edmondson)) was born on 24 Jul 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Dec 1959 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Johnson County News," Thursday, July 6, 1944
KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Pvt. Howard R. Heaton, 21, son of Mrs. Verna Heaton of near Butler, was fatally injured in a truck accident Saturday night at Camp Beale, Calif. He died Sunday morning.
He is survived by his mother; three brothers, Pvt. Columbus Frank Heaton, with the AEF in North Africa, Clay and Dean Heaton, both of Butler; two sisters, Mary Ruth and Jewel, both of Butler; four half-sisters, Mrs. Maude Bourne of Bristol, Mrs. Anna Mae Jordan of Elizabethton, Mrs. Beulah Edmondson, Johnson City, and Mrs. Goldier Edens, Gap Creek; and his grandfather, W. B. Lewis, Creston, N. C.

HEATON, Howard R.
"Elizabethton Star," Friday, July 7, 1944
PVT. HOWARD R. HEATON
Funeral services for Pvt. Howard R. Heaton, who was killed in an automobile accident at Camp Beale, California, July 1, will be held at the Fish Springs Baptist Church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Charles Souder and the Rev. George Westmoreland in charge.
Funeral will be in the Veteran's Cemetery at Johnson City at three o'clock under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

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Mary Ruth Heaton Maupin, 82, of Johnson City, went home to meet her savior on Monday, May 16, 2011, after a short stay at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Ruth was born on May 5, 1929, in Bristol, TN, to the late CF Heaton and Verna Lewis Heaton. Mary Ruth was the loving wife of 53 years to the late, Robert Hugh Maupin. Also preceding her were 6 brothers, Glen, Fred, Ray, Frank, Clay and Dean Heaton; and 1 sister, Jewel Maupin.

Mrs. Maupin was a member of the Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday School for many years.

Mrs. Maupin raised her family in Johnson City and continued to live there until her death. She was a hard worker, retiring after 33 years from Thomas Industries, but also had a passion and love for flowers and gardening in her free time.

Ruth had a smile that would melt your heart and a fun loving personality that would keep you rolling with laughter, she will be missed.

Mary Ruth was the ever loving mother to her daughter and son in law, Kay and Larry Cash, Johnson City; daughter and son in law, Joan and Richard McIntosh, Anderson County, TN; son and daughter in law, Steve and Veronica Maupin, Johnson City; and daughter and son in law, Peggy and Lee Freeman, Boones Creek; her adoring grandchildren, Melissa McIntosh Smith, Robert McIntosh, Mickey Freeman, Tina McIntosh, Melanie Casey, Jennifer Hyder, April Dykes, Beverly Maupin, Chad Maupin, Tasha Cash and Laura Cash; 17 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Morris-Baker South Chapel at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Pastor Ron Adams will officiate.

Burial services will be conducted on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. from the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Robert McIntosh, Mickey Freeman, Chad Maupin, Scott Dykes, Alex Smith and Hunter McIntosh. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard McIntosh, Larry Cash and Lee Freeman. A procession will leave the funeral home at 10:45 a.m. Thursday for the cemetery.

Mary married Robert Hugh Maupin on 23 May 1946 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Robert (son of Albert Maupin and Louisa Campbell) was born on 21 Apr 1921; died on 7 Apr 2000 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vera married Robert Smalling about 1918. Robert was born about 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dana married Cleo Stout about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cleo (daughter of James R. Stout and Mary Ann Wagner) was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Wanauth 'Nanny' Arney, age 82, of Mountain City, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Johnson City Medical Center.
She was born in Johnson County, TN on February 20, 1932 to the late Eugene Cardwell and Ida Bell Heaton Carter.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Samantha Kelly; sister, Shelby Cardwell, and brothers: Jesse Ray Cardwell and Dean Cardwell.
Mary Wanauth enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking and her flowers. She especially loved her grandchildren and talking to her friends. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Mary Wanauth was a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church and loved attending church. She loved her church family and truly enjoyed reading her Bible.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Marvin Maurice Arney of Mountain City, TN: daughters and sons-in-law: DiAnna Kelly and husband Patrick and Trela Dugger and husband Joel; sons and daughters-in law: Marvin Arney and wife Kathy and Dean Arney and wife Missy all of Mountain City, TN; grandchildren: Lee Kelly, Tyson Kelly and Rhenda, Ashley McElyea and Richard, Raymond Arney, Jennifer Furches and Jared, Chad Arney and Cayla, Matthew Sluder, Katie Sluder, Kayla Csanady and Greg; brother, Lonnie Cardwell of Elizabethton, TN; sixteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her caregiver Danille Brank.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2014 from the Bakers Gap Baptist Church with Pastors Dennis Peterson and James Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service on Sunday. The graveside service and interment will follow at Sugar Grove Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Men of Baker's Gap Baptist Church and her many friends and neighbors.

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Mr. James Larry Sheets,71, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a period of declining health.

James was born on December 12, 1947 in Carter County, TN to the late Fred Thomas Sheets and Mary Evelyn Heaton Sheets. He was a member of Refuge Baptist Church in Hickory, and was retired from Spectrum Dyed Yarns, where he had worked for over 45 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Stanton Sheets, four brothers, Ben, Jack and Jess Sheets, and John D. Blevins, two sisters, Maude Riley and Martha Propst, and extended family Scott E. Bolin.

Surviving are his three children, Angel Crawley and husband Kevin of Nebo, Martha "Sissy" Mitschke and husband Robert of Connelly Springs, and Freddie Sheets of the home. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; James Ashe and wife Leah, Timothy Ashe and wife Chelsey, Ashley Traxler, Joseph Henson and wife Brandi, Natalie Henson, Isaiah Sheets and Hannah Sheets, three great-grandchildren; Emma Ashe, Ryder Lee Byrd and Mason Traxler and extended family April Bolin, Andy Price, Raby Coleman and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Marjorie Gass - JONESBOROUGH
Marjorie Lyons Gass, age 74, 1982 Hwy. 81 South, Jonesborough, died Friday, January 4, 2008 in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following three-year illness.

She was a Carter County native and a daughter of the late Landon J. and Cora Heaton Lyons. Mrs. Gass was a member of Central Baptist Church, Johnson City. She had worked in the banking industry.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gass was preceded in death by five brothers: Roy, Earl, Clarence, Howard and Willie Lyons; and one sister: Armita Myers.

Mrs. Gass is survived by her husband: the Rev. Phil Gass, of the home; one daughter: Julie A. Gass, of the home; and two special nieces: Dr. Jane M. Jones and Jeannette Boswell.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Gass will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, January 7, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Dr. Ron Murray and Rev. Bill Warfield officiating. The eulogist will be Hazel Campbell. Music will be uinder the direction of Bill Stoots, Debbie Odom, Barbara Stephenson, Judy Ramsey, Ambers Wilson, organist, and Rose Mary Lowe, pianist. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday in the chapel prior to the service.

The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Those attending are asked to meet the family at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday for the service.

Marjorie married Rev. Richard Phil Gass about 1954. Richard (son of Charles Harden Gass and Hazel Casteel) was born on 24 Feb 1932 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rondall H. Heaton, Sr., 82, Watauga passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at his home.

A native of Carter County, Rondall was the son of the late Samuel and Lucy Heaton. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren. Mr. Heaton proudly served his country in the United Stated Army. He was a Mason and a Shriner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and eating.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Heaton and Stu Heaton and two sisters, Wanda Hinkle and Nina Vest.

The family extends a special thank you to Johnson City Medical Center Hospice for the loving care given to Rondall.

The family requests the honor of your presence for a Graveside Service for Mr. Heaton on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 2:30 PM at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home. Pastor Dan Case will conduct the service. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery at 2:20 PM. Active pallbearers will be Rondall H. Heaton Jr., William Brian Heaton, Christopher J. Heaton, Ivan L. Pickle Jr, Wendy Dooley and John Dooley. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Michael Grosserade, Greg Dooley and Jackie Vest.

Family/Spouse: Florence S. Feathers. Florence was born about 1947 in , McDowell County, West Virginia, ; died on 23 May 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nina Loretta Heaton Vest, 71, Elizabethton passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 in the Bristol Regional Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Lucy Cole Heaton. She was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Howard Jenair Vest, a son: Jeffery Wayne Vest and a daughter: Tonya Ann Vest. She was a member of the Watauga Christian Church.

Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law: Kimberly Korchman and her husband Steve Korchman, Sr., Elizabethton. Two Sons: Jackie Lynn Vest of the home and Daniel Howard Vest and wife Tammy of New York. Three Grandchildren: Jennifer Nicole Campbell and her husband Charles, Steven k. Korchman, Jr. and Joshua U.G. Vest. Two Great Grandchildren: Jude Campbell and Moriah Campbell. One Brother: Rondal Heaton, Watauga. One Sister: Edith Dooley, Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews including a special niece: Wendy Dooley and a special Nephew: Jamie Heaton.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Paul Peer, Minister officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013 in the Cole Cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will be: John Dooley, Jr., Steven Heaton, Rusty Slagle, Jamie Heaton, Todd Godsey and Tony Slagle. Honorary pallbearers will be: Joshua Vest, Dustin Shelburne, Charles Campbell, Doug Slagle, Pete Slagle, and Steven Slagle.

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Died:
Edith Lois Heaton Dooley, 75, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her residence. She was born January 2, 1946, in Elizabethton to the late William Samuel and Lucy Ann Cole Heaton. She was retired due to disability as a CNA from Signature Health. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: John Dooley, four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her children: Steve Heaton, Tina Christie, John Dooley, Jr., Lucy Dooley, and Wendy Dooley. Five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Several nieces & nephews.
It was her wish to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

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

Jackson married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Barbara Heaton McElroy, 77, Elizabethton passed away Monday, October 11, 2010, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was a Carter County native. Barbara was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a member of the Watauga Point United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the United Methodist Women, former President of the Local Chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was a member of the Republican Women's Committee. Barbara was appointed by former Governor Don Sundquist to the Tennessee State Medical Review Board.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis H. McElroy, January 2006; by her father and mother, Dencie Heaton Estep and Earl Estep; and a brother, Bill Heaton.

Survivors include two daughters: Pamala Litz and husband, Eric, Tallahassee, Florida, and Debra McElroy, Boston, Mass.; Three Granddaughters: Amy Litz and husband, Scott Lato, Tallahassee, Florida, Rebecca Litz, of Atlanta, and Grace McElroy-Howard, Boston, Mass.; Her Brother: Richard Estep, Elizabethton; Sister: Vickie Cannon and her husband, Jerry, Elizabethton; Several Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and great nieces & nephews.

A Service to Celebrate the life of Barbara McElroy will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Watauga Point United Methodist Church with Dr. Mike Pinner officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday October 15, 2010, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 6:50 p.m. Thursday and also at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Friday, will be: Greg Maupin, Greg Bowers, Mike Mathena, Jason Cannon, Bobby Cordell and Jonathan Fair. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jim Linebaugh, Bob Eicher, Millard Day, Gary Whittington, Garret Whittington, Danny Carver and Larry Carver.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Watauga Point United Methodist Church.

To those who prefer memorials may be made to the Watauga Point United Methodist Church Missions for Youth & Children, 409 Gap Creek Road, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643; or the Ronald McDonald House, 418 N. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604.

Barbara married Louis Homer "Mac" McElroy about 1953. Louis (son of Louis Homer McElroy, Sr. and Frances L. Brackett) was born on 3 Aug 1933 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Jan 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sue married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY – Mr. Billy Carroll Brookshire, better known as "Bill", age 85 of Mountain City, passed away Sunday morning, November 11, 2018 at his home. Mr. Brookshire was born in Mountain City, TN on June 7, 1933 to the late Samuel Stacy and Bonnie Mae Carver Brookshire. He was one of the original founders of Johnson County Bank in 1975 and he became president in 1983, and he had served on the JCB Board of Directors consistently through the years. Mr. Brookshire is survived by his two loving daughters, Teresa Sillstrop and husband, Ted, of Greer, SC and Bonnie Reece and husband, Chris, of Mountain City, TN; his sister, Nancy Garrick, of Mountain City, TN; his two brothers, Richard Brookshire and wife Lillian, of Boone, NC, and Jack Brookshire and wife, Louise, of Maryland; several nieces and nephews and his extended family, the employees of Johnson County Bank and their spouses, and many special friends. He also liked spending time with his two step grandchildren, Jack Dedrick and Anna Marie Dedrick, both of Wilmington, NC.

Bill will be fondly remembered by his friends and family as deeply devoted to his daughters and their deceased mother Myrtle Duncan Brookshire. Since he lost his father in his teens, as the eldest son, Bill became the patriarch on whom his mother and siblings could rely for help and support. Some of the community projects Bill enjoyed supporting included the 4-H Poultry Project, Little League Baseball teams, Heritage Hall, The JC Arts Center, and The JC Senior Heating Assistance.

Bill Brookshire was the quintessential self-made man who achieved success in life with passion, courage, and dedication. Because of his energy and ingenuity, he was able to live well, but he also lived good. He cared about the people of our community and often reached out to those in need. His willingness to step out at great risk in order to grow a new bank for our community showed strength and courage. This bold move contributed to the growth of Johnson County on many levels.

Because of his accomplishments and contributions to our county, Bill Brookshire's legacy will live on for generations. And as Shakespeare wrote: His life was gentle, and the elements mixed so well in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, This was a man.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 7:00pm at Dewey Christian Church, 3548 Hwy 67W, with Preacher C.D. "Bud" Gentry and Preacher Frank Ransom officiating. A private burial will be held at Brookshire Cemetery with Preacher Bill Worley officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2018; three hours prior to the funeral service. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to: Johnson County Senior Heating Assistance, PO Box 208, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Pallbearers are as follow: Dennis Wills, Gavin Reece, Roger Reece, Matthew Lewis, Jamie Meade and Daniel McEwen. Honorary pallbearers are as follow: Ricky Brookshire, Truett Pleasant, Tim Brown, Brad Reece, William Cockett, Christopher Mullins, Tommy Greene, Gerald Buckles, George Lowe, Freddy Norris, Porter Stout, Paul Dunn, Danny Hammons, Carroll Garland, Doug Blevins and Mike Wills.

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On December 29th God received a special angel into Heaven. Dennis Jack Brookshire, 84 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife of 54 years and his children. Born February 2, 1935 in Doeville, TN, he was the son of the late Samuel and Bonnie Carver Brookshire.

Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Rising Sun American Legion Post No. 194 and was formerly employed as a truck driver by A1 Sales and Service of Havre de Grace, MD.

Jack is survived by his wife, Louise Brookshire of Port Deposit, MD; daughter, Vicki Lynn Brookshire; son, Scott Lee Brookshire; two grandchildren, Jocelynn Duvall and Levi Brookshire; brother, Richard Brookshire; sister, Nancy Garrick; and many special friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Brookshire; mother, Bonnie Carver Brookshire; and brother, Billy Carroll Brookshire.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or Amedisys Foundation in care of Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 766, Perryville, MD 21903-0766.

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, January 3, 2020, 11 AM, at the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., of Perryville, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, January 2, 2020, 6 PM until 8 PM, at the funeral home. Interment will be in West Nottingham Cemetery, Colora, MD.

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The family of Nancy Brookshire Garrick are saddened to announce the passing of their dear Aunt, Sister, Stepmother and Grandmother on October 22, 2021. Nancy was born in Johnson County on April 10, 1938 to the late Samuel Stacy Brookshire and Bonnie Mae Carver Brookshire. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wallace I. Garrick; brothers, Billy C. Brookshire and Dennis Jack Brookshire; sister, Janet Sue Brookshire and sister-in-law, Myrtle D. Brookshire.

Nancy had a long and eventful life that included working for the FBI for a few years after graduating from JCHS, then traveling to Miami on a bus at age nineteen to seek her fortune. There she was employed as Office Receptionist for Mershon, Sawyer, Johnston, Dunwoody and Cole Attorneys at Law for forty years.

Upon retiring in 1997, she and husband Wally moved to the mountains where they built their lovely home, and she became both neighbor and caretaker for Granny Bonnie her mother. It was here she would become known not only for her signature hats and sundresses, but also as a master gardener evidenced by the beautiful flowers, trees and shrubs so lovingly placed and attended on her Circle Drive lawn.

During the last twenty plus years of her life, she contributed greatly to her beloved community by sharing her many talents with her friends and neighbors. As a member of the Johnson County Garden Club, she played a vital role in implementing the annual garden tours which became popular as an inspirational and educational experience for local gardeners, young and experienced. The Sunflower Festival was one of her inspirations as well. She also served on the Downtown Beautification Committee, a hard-working group who inspired the lamppost and bridge decorations, along with several other projects over the years. As a lover of the holidays, she worked diligently to organize the Christmas Tree lighting events on the Courthouse lawn for several years. As a member of the JC Arts Council, she organized the first Juried Art Show in Johnson County and as its President she became instrumental in the creation of the JC Center for the Arts and with the establishment of the Musical Heritage Mural project, along with a successful Garden Walk fund raiser. The artistic community, along with Johnson County at large, were greatly enhanced by her generosity, her dedication, her energy and her talent.

Those left to cherish her memories include her brother, Richard Brookshire, Sr. and wife Lillian; nieces and nephews Teresa Brookshire Sillstrop and husband Ted, Bonnie Brookshire Reece and husband Chris, Ricky Brookshire and wife Ginny, Jennifer Brookshire, Christie Brookshire Moll and husband Floris, Holly Brookshire, Chantelle Moll, Haleigh Moll, Camden Brookshire, Parker Moll; cousins, Carolyn Wolfe, Haylee Wolfe; stepdaughters, Alice Garrick Lichtenstein, Kathryn A. Garrick; granddaughters, Melissa Lichtenstein Lance and husband Lee, Meredith Lichtenstein Cone and husband Matt, Brittany Garrick, and great grandson Andre Asher Lance. Also her beloved cat Reggie.

Special friends include Jackie Warden, Betty Plummer, Callie Stewart, Mary Nave, Nancy Wills, Joan Arnold, Johnson County Bank Family, Johnson County Arts Center Family, Suba’s Restaurant Employees, Brenda Church, Glenda Smith, Circle Drive Neighbors and La Cucina Italian Kitchen Employees.
A special thank you to Annis Jesse, Pat Woods, Nancy Townsend, Monika Burgess and Amedisys Home Health and Hospice.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Dewey Christian Church. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. with Minister C.D. Bud Gentry officiating. The burial will follow at the Brookshire Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Brookshire, Chris Reece, Ted Sillstrop, Floris Moll, Matt Cone and Danny Hammons. Honorary Pallbearers are Truett Pleasant, Porter Stout, Bill Grindstaff, John Brookshire, Lee Lance, David Wilson, Freddy Norris, Johnson County Bank Directors, Bill Church, Dan White and Jack Rollins.

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JOHNSON CITY - Earl Randall Edmondson Sr., 81, Johnson City, entered into rest Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Edmondson was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County.

He was a son of the late Clay E. Edmondson and Beulah Heaton Edmondson and was also preceded in death by a son, Earl Randall Edmondson Jr., two sisters and five brothers.

Mr. Edmondson was retired from ETSU after 28 years of service

He was a member of Arcana Masonic Lodge # 489, Limestone, TN.

Mr. Edmondson enjoyed watching western movies and was a very talented wood worker.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 22 years, Sarah J. Butler Edmondson; daughters, Teresa Edmondson, Robin D. Hill, Holly R. Absher and her husband, Larry; son, Christopher Story; sister, Carolyn Baird; granddaughter, Olivia Absher; grandsons, Jacob Absher, Teddy Presnell, Willis Freeman, Grant Freeman and J.R. Presnell; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family will greet guests and share memories from 6-8 pm Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, Johnson City. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 8 pm with Reverend Bobby Miller officiating. Music will be provided by the Dry Creek Singers. Pallbearers will be Christopher Story, Larry Absher, Jacob Absher, Scott Hill, Artie Grindstaff and Martin Butler. Masonic graveside committal services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Monte Vista Memorial Park.

Earl married Lena Jones on 1 Oct 1955 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Lena was born on 12 Jul 1925; died on 21 May 1992 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Jackson Daniel "Danny" Heaton, Jr., 57, Erwin, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical Center.

Born July 26, 1961 in Elizabethton, he had lived a number of years in Erwin. Danny was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. He served in the United States Air Force. He was formerly employed at Snap on Tool, Elizabethton. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his father Jack Heaton.

Survivors include his Daughter: Lauren (Joe) Arnett, Elizabethton. His Mother: Judy Rowland Heaton. Two Brothers: Scott (Dianne) Heaton and Doug (Nikki) Heaton all of Elizabethton. His fiancée Connie Tipton. Several nieces & nephews. His dog: Precious.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Mr. Lowell Shell officiating. Burial will follow the service.

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Robin Diana Edmondson Hill, 59, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was born on September 21, 1958 in Johnson City to the late Earl and Lena Jones Edmondson. Robin enjoyed singing and playing her guitar, riding her motorcycle and target shooting. Her happiest times were spent performing for all of her fans and friends, riding and shooting in the woods and enjoying time with her grandchildren. Robin touched the heart of everyone she met with her wonderful personality and her many musical and vocal talents. She will be missed by many special friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Edmondson; three half-brothers, Ronnie, Curtis and Lew Western.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Scotty Hill; two sons, Willis Freeman of Newport and Grant Freeman of Jonesborough; a sister, Teresa Edmondson of Johnson City; two grandchildren, Nathan and Addison Freeman; several nieces, nephews and special friend, Penny Coffey.