David Guinn

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]

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]

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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.