Saraphina (Cates)

Saraphina married Jerry Cates about 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jerry was born about 1800 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married James Harvey Whitehead about 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Larkin L. Whitehead and Elizabeth "Bettie" Hill) was born in Apr 1853 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 1936 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Martha Whitehead on 30 Dec 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born about 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

George married Amelia Kate "Melia" Crowe on 23 Jun 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amelia was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HAMPTON - Ruby Pearl Cates Calhoun, 90, Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

Born October 26, 1925, in Carter County to the late George Edward and Amelia Kate Crowe Cates. She was a graduate of Hampton High School. Pearl was retired as a Bookkeeper with Browns Supermarket & Hardware. She had been employed there for several years. Pearl was an active member of the Hampton Christian Church and the Home Builders Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Carolyn Perry Church Circle and a member of the Hampton Garden Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, George Edward Cates, Jr. and Clyde C. Cates; and also a sister, Hazel Heaton.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Raymond Calhoun; a daughter, Lisa Ann Hall and husband Jeff, Kingsport; a son, Dr. Larry Calhoun and wife Kathy, Jonesborough; three grandchildren, Whitney Calhoun Goetz and husband John, Nashville, Dr. McKenzie Calhoun, Johnson City and Nathan Hall and wife Meghan, Milligan College; one great grandson, George Calhoun Goetz; one sister, Charlotte Carter and husband Bob, Elizabethton; one brother, Carl Cates and wife Nell, Elizabethton; two sisters-in-law, Helen Cates and Jean Carroll; her brothers-in-law, Harvey Calhoun and wife Gloria, and John Calhoun and wife Penny; several nieces & nephews.

A service to celebrate the life of Pearl Calhoun will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Grandview Christian Church, 300 University Parkway, Johnson City with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, Mr. Nathan Hall and Mr. L.D. Campbell Ministers officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday and also at Mountain Home National Cemetery at 10:35 a.m. on Friday, will be: John Carter, Ron Calhoun, Bobby McClain, Wayne McClain, Tony Church, Roger Shepard, and Maurice Shell. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family.

Ruby married Raymond Calhoun about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Raymond (son of Roy Edgar Calhoun, Sr. and Anna Johnson) was born on 25 Nov 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 8 Sep 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Carl William Cates, 89, Elizabethton passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Edward & Amelia Crowe Cates. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School, East Tennessee States Teachers College with a Bachelor Degree in Science and a Masters of Arts Degree. Carl served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. His first part time teaching career was at Tennessee Military Institute; his first full time job was Band Director at the Elizabethton City School System. He also worked part time for the New York Central Railroad. He started Cates Music Center, Johnson City in 1966. He formerly was a member of First Christian Church where he served as choir director for a number of years. He was a Charter member of East River Park Christian Church where he served a choir director for 27 years. He was an Elder and formerly served as Chairman of the Board. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters: Hazel Heaton, Pearl Calhoun and Charlotte Carter and one brother: Clyde Cates.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Norma Nell Lowe Cates. Two Sons: Jeffrey Cates & wife Regina and Gregory Cates all of Elizabethton. Two Grandchildren: Christopher Cates & wife Brandi and Josh Cates & wife Veronica. Several nieces & nephews. His sisters-in-law: Helen Cates, Dorothy Peters and Alean Cooper & husband Don. His brothers-in-law: Bob Carter, Raymond Calhoun and Howard Elliott.

A Service to celebrate the life of Carl Cates will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. John H. Smith and Mr. Lee Hunt Ministers officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10:45 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2018 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Music will be provided by Mr. David Arney, Organist and Mr. Scott Reynolds, Pianist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:35 a.m. Monday will be: Chris Cates, Josh Cates, Derrick Stanley, Jimmy Lowe, John Carter and James Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Leonard Peters, Raymond Calhoun, Don Cooper, Ted Colbaugh, Tom Mooney, employees and former employees of Cates Music Center, members of his Sunday School Class and Bill Feathers, Teachers and his church family. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Carl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charlotte Helen Cates Carter, of Elizabethton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 18, 1933 in Hampton, Tenn., to the late George Cates and Amelia Crowe Cates.
Charlotte was a graduate of Hampton High School. She was retired from Southern Finance, where she worked for many years. Charlotte attended Westside Christian Church in Elizabethton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, George Edward Cates Jr. and Clyde C. Cates, and two sisters, Hazel Heaton and Pearl Calhoun.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Bob Carter; two daughters, Sandra Fair of Austin, Texas, and Jane Thompson and husband Tim of Boone, N.C.; two sons, Dennis Carter and wife Lola of Gray, Tenn., and John Carter and wife Wendi of Johnson City, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Amanda Carter and husband Nick of Gray, Tenn., Bobby Carter of Atlanta, Ga., Graham Fair and Gavin Fair of Johnson City, Tenn., Chase Thompson and Reagan Thompson of Boone, N.C., and Jack Carter of Johnson City, Tenn.; one great-grandson, Carter Leach; one brother, Carl Cates and wife Nell of Elizabethton; one brother-in-law, Raymond Calhoun of Johnson City, Tenn.; and one sister-in-law, Helen Cates of Hampton.
A graveside service and interment for Charlotte Helen Cates Carter will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton.

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

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

Floyd married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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