James Lawson Smith

James married Eliza (Smith) about 1871 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Eliza was born about 1855 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Sinda (Smith) about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sinda was born in Dec 1871 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Riley Fred Colbaugh on 23 Mar 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Riley (son of George D. S. Colbaugh and Eva Mary Daniels) was born on 19 Apr 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1074 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Colbaugh Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was the son of the late Fred and Mary Smith Colbaugh. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances Shirley Colbaugh, two daughters, Mary Sue Nidiffer and Barbara Colbaugh, and a son, Glen Colbaugh.

He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Colbaugh was a member of Borderview Christian Church and a former Sunday School Teacher, former Deacon and former Assistant Sunday School Director.

Mr. Colbaugh retired from Bemberg Corporation after 36 years of service, and was also retired from North American Rayon Corporation after five years of service. He was a Carter County Commissioner for eight years.

Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 25, in the Autumn Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home.

Graveside services and interment were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 26, at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

1940 Carter County, TN Census
District 15
Household 146
Harry Colbaugh 23 TN
Helen 23 TN
Mary Sue 3 TN
Winona Campbell 16 TN Sister-in-law

Harry married Helen Lena Campbell about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1954. Helen (daughter of James Lawson Campbell and Elsie Grace Goodwin) was born on 10 Oct 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 1956 in Harris County, , , Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Frances Shirley Shields on 27 Nov 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frances was born about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Selma Colbaugh Parlier, age 91, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Riley Fred Colbaugh and Mary Smith Colbaugh. Mrs. Parlier retired from North American Rayon Corporation and she was a member of Borderview Christian Church. She enjoyed traveling to gospel singings.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Grady Parlier; an infant sister, Evelyn Colbaugh and three brothers, Glenn Colbaugh, Harry Colbaugh and Freddie Colbaugh. Those left to cherish her memory include two brothers, Herman Colbaugh and Gene Colbaugh, both of Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
A service to honor the life of Selma Colbaugh Parlier will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 28, 2016 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Mr. Scott Fisher, minister officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the service or at the residence of Jim and Tami Colbaugh at other times. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in the Roselawn Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Allen Parlier, Jim Colbaugh, Doug Colbaugh, Rick Colbaugh, Justin Colbaugh, Hershel Scalf, Jason Wiseman and Grant Colbaugh. Everyone will meet at Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

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ELIZABETHTON - Herman Lee Colbaugh, 94, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home after a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Riley Fred & Mary Smith Colbaugh. He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Harmon Colbaugh, son: Roderick Colbaugh, Sister: Selma Parlier, and brothers: Harry, Freddie and Eugene Colbaugh. Herman was a member of Mtn. View Church of Christ. He was retired from Atmos Energy.
Survivors include his son: Doug (Karen) Colbaugh. His Grandchildren: Jessica (Danny) Lewis, Greeneville, Tn., Amanda (Richard) Eller, Laurel Bloomery, Tn., Justin (Brittany) Colbaugh, Elizabethton, Cory (Keely) Colbaugh, Watauga Flats. Great Grandsons: Calen, Jackson, Gideon and Brennan Lewis, Gunnar Eller and Hudson Colbaugh. Great Granddaughter: Riley Lewis. Two special nieces, Vicki Colbaugh, Elizabethton and Carrie Morris, Lexington, NC.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022 in the Emmert Cemetery with Pastor Clarence Cannon officiating. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Monday will be; Doug Colbaugh, Justin Colbaugh, Danny Lewis, Calen Lewis, Jackson Lewis, Gideon Lewis, Brennan Lewis, Richard Eller, Gunnar Eller, Rick Colbaugh and Grant Colbaugh. His special friends: Judy & Victor Deloach and Gene Oaks. The family would like to expres a special “Thank You” to the Staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Amedisys Hospice, also a special “Thank You” to Megan Renfro and Jerry Brown.

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WATAUGA - Mr. Albert Eugene "Gene" Colbaugh, age 86, 356 Cripple Creek Loop, Watauga, TN went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 11, 2017 from the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Elizabethton, he was the son of the late Riley Fred and Mary Smith Colbaugh. Mr. Colbaugh retired from North American Rayon Corporation after more than thirty years of service. He was a member of Gap Creek Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Morris Colbaugh; his second wife, Shirley Colbaugh; a step-son, Danny Carrier; three brothers, Harry Colbaugh, Freddie Colbaugh and Glen Colbaugh and two sisters, Selma Parlier and Evelyn Colbaugh. Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Rick Colbaugh and wife Connie; a daughter, Vickie Colbaugh; a grandson, Grant Colbaugh and wife Amanda; two great-grandchildren, Issac Colbaugh and Will Colbaugh and a brother Herman Colbaugh. Several step-children, nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Albert Eugene "Gene" Colbaugh will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Mr. Ken Overdorf, minister; Mr. Doug Hinshaw, minister and Pastor Donnie Humphrey officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Bobbie McGee. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the funeral service or at the residence of his son at other times.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jim Colbaugh, Doug Colbaugh, Alan Parlier, Grant Colbaugh, Larry Miller and Anthony Lyons. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 12:15 P.M. on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery.