Thomas Gouge

Thomas married Sarah Blevins about 1828 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1805 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Henry McKinney about 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Henry (son of Samuel McKinney and Delilah Adkins) was born on 13 Oct 1833; died on 27 Apr 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Rachel Lydia Forbes about 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rachel (daughter of William Charles Forbes and Lydia Garland) was born on 23 Mar 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Feb 1913 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Davis Gouge Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Ezekial Birchfield on 4 Jul 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ezekial (son of Nathan Birchfield and Delilah Garland) was born on 15 Jan 1826 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Oct 1916 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Birchfield Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Wilson Edwards about 1868. Wilson was born on 6 Jun 1847 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 12 Mar 1918 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Martins Creek Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minerva married William W. Garland about 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Johnson Gutridge "John" Garland and Susannah Melinda Whitehead) was born on 23 Jan 1837; died on 17 Aug 1903 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Jane Honeycutt on 16 Feb 1869 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Jane (daughter of Moses Honeycutt and Susannah Tipton) was born about 1850 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Ann Birchfield on 21 Apr 1877 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 29 Jul 1853 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Nov 1939 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Davis Gouge Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Anna Saraphina Kent about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna was born on 15 Nov 1859 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jun 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Ellen Woodby on 12 Feb 1888 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born on 12 Feb 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Sarah A. Campbell on I Jan 1887 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1872 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martha Joanna McKamey on 21 Feb 1895 in , Roane County, Tennessee, . Martha was born on 21 Jan 1873 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Aug 1948 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Harriet Grindstaff on 5 Feb 1899 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Harriet was born on 6 Jan 1881 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1966 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Martha Carolina Riggs. Martha was born on 17 Aug 1879 in , Hamblen County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Dec 1915 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hester married George Washington White on 16 Dec 1894 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. George was born on 3 Mar 1864 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Jul 1921 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lona Esther Greene about 1915 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Lona was born on 13 Jan 1895 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died in Sep 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Benjamine Franklin Hyder on 12 Aug 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Benjamine (son of Jonathon Daunt Hyder and Harriett O'Brien) was born on 1 Apr 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 1953 in Lee County, , , Virginia; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Josie McKinney on 19 Sep 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josie (daughter of John Bell McKinney and Elizabeth Hyder) was born on 6 Jun 1892 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Oct 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Polly Jane Hyder about 1929 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Polly was born about 1906 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married John Wilson Arnett on 10 Mar 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Hiram Arnett and Telitha Lovada "Lytha" Bryant) was born on 4 Oct 1882 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Dec 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married Jackson C. Campbell on 7 Jun 1922 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Jackson (son of James Campbell and Alice Stout) was born on 22 Apr 1906 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1975 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bell Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Daisy Lee Birchfield on 23 May 1926 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Daisy (daughter of Isaac Hartsell Birchfield and Martha Carolina Riggs) was born on 16 Apr 1905 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Buchanan Cemetery, Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - George Dalton Gough of Johnson City died at home on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was one month short of his 99th birthday.

Mr. Gough was born at the family home in Unicoi County, Tennessee on July 19, 1924, the thirteenth child of James T. Gouge and Harriett Grindstaff Gouge. He was the last surviving sibling of a large and loving family.

Mr. Gough, a member of The Greatest Generation, enlisted in the Navy immediately upon graduation from Unicoi County High School in 1942. During World War II he served as a gun crew chief on armed merchant vessels throughout the Pacific, participating in the Aleutian Islands campaign, the New Guinea campaign, and many others, culminating at the terrible battle for Iwo Jima.

After the war, Mr. Gough returned to his beloved Northeast Tennessee and lived in Johnson City for the rest of his life. He was employed at Eastman Kodak in Kingsport before joining his wife’s family’s business, Accurate Machine Products Corporation. He eventually purchased the company, which he ran until his gradual retirement in the mid-1990s. In later years he also helped his wife with her antique and estate jewelry business, and the couple traveled widely.

Mr. Gough was married to the love of his life, Margaret Ann Stewart (1927 – 2003), in 1952. The couple were life-long members of First United Methodist Church in Johnson City. They are survived by their children, Kenneth D. Gough and wife Sheila of Elizabethton, Janie Whittimore and husband Terry of Johnson City, and Myra Paessler and husband Charles (Sparky) of Johnson City; grandchildren Alison Whittimore Stallard (Rory), Kelly Whittimore (Apryl Scalf), Ryan Gough (Dr. Katherine Richeson), Dr. Matthew Zumwalt, Ethan Gough (Allie), Elizabeth Zumwalt Brewer (Christian), and Stephen Gough,; 6 great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces too numerous to mention.

In 2004, at the age of eighty, Mr. Gough married Marie Kellum, and the two of them enjoyed 14 wonderful years together, traveling and cultivating a wide circle of friends until Marie’s passing in 2018.

Always a musician from a musical family, in his last years Mr. Gough often spent 2 or 3 nights every week listening to music at the Red Barn, the Bogart-Bowman Cabin, and the Boones Creek Opry. He could not get his fill of live country, gospel, and old-time music.

Mr. Gough never lost his love of life and sense of gratitude, convinced that he was the luckiest man on earth. He was a good and strong man who demonstrated his love and faith through his works and example; he was the rock upon which his family was built and upon whom his friends could always depend.

The family wishes to thank Mr. Gough’s many friends for their kind and loving support during the difficult final days, with special thanks to his niece Lois Ann Durham, his great friend John Evans, and Cindy Northern and his other wonderful caregivers.

The funeral service will be held at Tetrick Funeral Services in Johnson City on Sunday, June 25, 2023, visitation will be from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, with the service immediately following at 3 pm with Rev. Jodie Ihfe and Rev. Jane Taylor, current and past pastors of First United Methodist Church, will commend him to the loving care of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The graveside committal service will be conducted at 12:00 pm Monday, June 26, 2023, at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Ryan, Ethan, Stephen Gough, Dr. Matthew Zumwalt, grandson-in-law, Rory Stallard; and great-grandson, Rylan Stallard. The honorary pallbearer will be John Evans.

Daisy married Clyde Samuel Gouge on 23 May 1926 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Clyde (son of John Harvey Gouge and Martha Joanna McKamey) was born on 18 Dec 1899 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Dec 1896 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Dorothy Pearl Bailey on 30 Mar 1924 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy (daughter of Jesse Richmond Bailey and Mary Margaret Bailey) was born about 1905 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Mr. Gene C. Gouge, 89, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
Gene was born on January 6, 1933, and grew up in Carter County, but lived most of his life in Johnson City. He was the son of the late Dalton and Lona Gouge. He graduated from Happy Valley High School and attended ETSU. One of his proudest moments was being a member of the Happy Valley High School basketball team who were State Champions in 1950. He was an US Army veteran and served during the Korean era.
Gene married his loving wife of 64 years, Betty Jones Gouge. They had three children, Mark and his wife Melinda, Gina Speropulos and husband Pete and Eric Gouge; three grandchildren, Peter Speropulos and wife Jess, Nicholas Speropulos and Caroline Gouge; seven little grand-daughters; their beloved little dog Madaline Rose; several nieces and nephews.
Gene worked for Pet Dairy delivering milk and retired as a supervisor. Upon retirement, Gene became a member at Pine Oaks Golf Club and played golf often and also volunteered as a ranger for years. He was also an avid ETSU basketball fan, and he loved the Atlanta Braves.
Gene and Betty were founding members of Boone Trail Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. In the last few years, they became members of Pinecrest Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by two brothers, Murriel and Vernon Gouge; sister, June Gouge Miller.
A graveside committal service for Mr. Gene C. Gouge will be conducted at 1 pm Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Pastor Garry Edwards officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The Veterans Honor Guard DAV #39 will accord military honors.

Gene married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earl married Ollie Estep on 24 Aug 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ollie was born on 6 Feb 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 1987 in Erie County, , , Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Betty Ann Cable about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Betty was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married Paul Carden on 25 Jul 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Henry A. Carden and Amelia C. Bowers) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daunt married Lucille Buleta McLaughlin on 22 Feb 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lucille was born on 24 May 1914; died on 1 Mar 2001 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Banium married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Winnie E. Mann, age 90, 220 Dawn Drive, Elizabethton died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah McKinney Arnett. She was a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Mann was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dayton Mann, 1998, one brother, Joe Arnett and one sister, Goldie Taylor. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Jeanette Mann, Elizabethton, Kenneth and Joyce Mann, Elizabethton, Jerry and Velma Mann, Churchill, TN, two sisters, Nell Long, Shady Valley, TN, Dot Evans, Winter Park, FL, eight grandchildren, Teresa Treadway, Elizabethton, Lisa Germaine, Elizabethton, Carolyn Ledford, Piney Flats, Kim Miller, Elizabethton, Paula Hall, Elizabethton, Terry Mann, Johnson City, Wendy Arnold, Churchill, TN, Timothy Mann, Churchill, TN, thirteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, several cousins, special friends, Phyllis and Lloyd Presnell, Elizabethton, Alice Rash, Elizabethton, Ruby Williams, Elizabethton, several other special friends and neighbors also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel, with Rev. Darrell Holly and Rev. Clate Briggs officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ken Miller, Sue Bowers and Dan Germaine. The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel prior to the funeral service or friends may call at the residence 220 Dawn Drive, Elizabethton anytime. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 5 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and spouses of granddaughters and nephew John "Nolan" Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be the caretakers of Life Care Center, Elizabethton, and Staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

Winnie married Dayton James Mann about 1934. Dayton (son of Arthur Frank Mann and Mary Isabell McGuire) was born on 27 Jun 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died about 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Doris Cutshall. Doris was born on 14 Aug 1921; died on 5 Dec 2005 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Bell Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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UNICOI - Lee Campbell, 94, Unicoi, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday morning, December 29, 2021.
Lee was a native of Unicoi and was a son of the late Jack and Dora Gouge Campbell.
Part of the Greatest Generation, he proudly served in the Navy during WWII. However, most will remember him by his kindness that touched so many lives and his unmatched love for friends, family, and church.
In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Sluder Campbell, daughter, Ginger Campbell, brother, Fred Campbell, sister, Trula Cooper.
Left to cherish his memory are son, Richard Dale Campbell and wife Verdia; daughter, Donna Campbell Carr; sister, Geraldine Pivette; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; special friends include, Tom Landingham and Georgia Ameigh, his “puzzle buddy”.
The funeral service for Lee will be held Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave. Johnson City, TN 37601, with Pastor Eddie Blazer, officiating. The family will receive prior to the service from 5:00-6:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.
Those planning to attend are reminded to please wear a protective mask or face covering, and continue to practice appropriate social distancing.
The graveside committal service will be conducted Monday, January 3, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in Roselawn Memorial Park, 3033 S. Roan St. Johnson City, TN 37601, with pallbearers chosen from friends and family.

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UNICOI - Tom Gouge, age 86, of Unicoi, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his home. A native of Limestone Cove, Tom is a son of the late Clyde Samuel and Daisy Lee (Birchfield) Gouge. Served many years as an employee of the United States Forestry Service, most recently as a member of the Hot Shots, until his retirement. Tom was a member of Roans Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He was an entered apprentice Mason and enjoyed gardening, collecting antiques, hunting and woodworking. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his wife, Nadine Gouge; son, Nathan Gouge; stepson, Kenneth Leonard, great-granddaughter, Paislee Gouge; three sisters: Martha Jo Garst, Nancy Gonzalez and Dean Hubbard; and three brothers: Bill Gouge, Sammy Gouge and Lynn Gouge.

Tom Gouge has left behind to cherish his memory: sons: Dexter Gouge and wife Teresa, John Gouge and wife Amy, and Ben Gouge and wife Beth; daughter, April Harris and husband Rick; step-daughter, Kim Leonard; grandchildren: Eric Leonard, Cody Pyron, Ethan Gouge, Justin Gouge, Dakota Gouge, Cody Arnold, Marcus Gouge, Tristan Gouge, Cheryl Rotenberry, Nadine Berry, Teia Gouge, Rilie Gouge, Hunter Estepp, Emily George and Brandy Bevins; great-grandchildren: Phoebe Perkins, Zoe Perkins, Grayson Harris, Sophia Berry, Easton Berry, Grayson Berry, Delaney Leonard, Owen Gouge, Brayden Gouge, Braxton Gouge, Gunner Gouge, Zaiden Gouge, Blakely Pyron, Emma Gouge, Jordyn Gouge, Weston Gouge, and Hunter Blackmon; and one sister, Ann Neal and husband Les.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Tom Gouge in a funeral service to be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 12:00 pm and will continue until service time at Valley Funeral Home and other times at the home of John Gouge, 191 Dexter Gouge Road, Unicoi, TN 37692. A graveside committal service will be held in Gouge Cemetery following the funeral service. Those attending the committal service should meet at Valley Funeral Home by 2:00 pm on Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers will be: Dakota Gouge, Ethan Gouge, Justin Gouge, Tristan Gouge, Eric Leonard, Cody Arnold, Marcus Gouge and Levi Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be: Rick Harris, Cody Pyron, Hunter Estepp, Dexter Gouge, John Gouge and Ben Gouge.

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ERWIN - Lois White Powers, age 87, Erwin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Center On Aging & Health where she had resided since September 2019.

Ms. Powers was a lifelong resident of Erwin and was the youngest daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy Bailey White. She retired from CSX Railroad with over forty years of employment.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Powers is preceded in death by her loving husband of sixty-four years, Gerald Powers on October 24, 2018; one brother, Leonard White; two sisters: Lola White Akers and Lelia White Parsons; one special nephew, Richard Parsons.

Lois White Powers has left behind to cherish her memory, sisters-in-law: Etta Norton, Mary Kay Broyles, Myra Harris and Rebecca Sayer; brother-in-law, David Powers; nieces: Barbara Green, Jeannine Cheshire; nephew, Leonard Parsons; special friend and loving caregiver, Carol Bowman.

The family would like to express their sincere thank you to the Center On Aging & Health for the love and care that was shown to Lois and to Amedisys Hospice during her last couple of weeks.

It was the wish of both Gerald and Lois to be cremated. Lois had been in possession of the urn containing Gerald's ashes, holding this until the time came when both urns could be buried together. A graveside memorial service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery at a later time. This service will be to honor and remember the lives of both Gerald and Lois. As both their ashes return to this earth together, their spirits are now together for all eternity.

Vearl married Pauline Allman about 1947 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Pauline was born on 12 Jun 1929; died on 19 Dec 2000 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Gerald Hyder, 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away after a lengthy illness on May 21, 2023.

He was the son of the late Earl and Ollie Hyder.

Gerald was a 1956 graduate of Science Hill High School.

Gerald loved to play golf and enjoyed watching all sports. He was a faithful member of Greenwood Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Rhea Lodge #47 in Jonesborough, TN. He loved the Lord and his family very much.

Along with his parents, Gerald is preceded in death by: two brothers, Vearl Hyder and Hartley Hyder; and three sisters, Bea Brown, Ruth Tunnell, and Doris Hall.

Those remaining to cherish his memory include: his loving wife of 31 years, Alma Huff Hyder; one son, Tony Hyder (Michelle); one daughter, Laura Wyatt (Doug); stepdaughter, Gail Pond; five grandchildren, Jordan Wyatt, Emily Page, Allison Wyatt, Bethany Stevens, and Luke Hyder; five step grandchildren, Ashleigh Cardwell, Jessica Pond, Sierra Cox, Austin Cox, and Evan Ferrell; seven great grandchildren, Preston Wyatt, Kennedy Wyatt, Elizabeth Page, Abigail Page, Sutton Stevens, Sienna Stevens, Luka Hyder; and several nieces and nephews. We would like to give a special thank you to his nephew, Mike Hyder, who was with us through Gerald’s illness.

The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:30 pm on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home with a funeral service following at 12:30 pm. A committal service will commence immediately following services at Washington County Memory Gardens at 2:00 pm. Those attending the graveside are asked to please meet at the cemetery by 1:50 pm. Pastor Bill Murray and Rev. Steve Davis will be conducting the services.

Pallbearers will be Mike Hyder, Ken Tunnell, Jordan Wyatt, Austin Cox, Evan Ferrell, and Mike Cardwell.

Gerald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maxine married Haskel Dwight Treadway on 17 Aug 1946 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Haskel (son of Benjamin Franklin Treadway and Lillie Bell Nave) was born in 12 Dec 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1999 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]

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ELIZABETHTON - Lona Nell Carden Malone, 82, Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Paul & Maude Hyder Carden. Lona was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a retired employee of The Raytheon Corporation after 27 years of service. Lona was also a beautician having worked at Mary Lee Beauty Shop for several years. Lona also served as a beautician at Memorial Funeral Chapel for over 35 years. Until her illness she was an active in her church, East Side Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Junior Malone and a son, Terry Malone.

Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Mike & Jan Malone; her sisters, Pearl Estep and husband Clyde "Buck" Estep, Johnson City and Nyla Reece, Knoxville; her daughter-in-law, Dena Wilson; several nieces & nephews; Breanna Little, who was like a granddaughter; her grand dog, Rudy.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. John H. Smith and Mr. Bob Allen Ministers officiating.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Charles Fitzsimmons officiating. Music will be provided by John & Mary Smith. Active Pallbearers will be her son, Mike Malone, Pete Taylor and employees of Memorial Funeral Chapel. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Her church family and the church family of First Free Will Baptist Church, Rev. Joel Cook and her special friend and neighbor Myrtle Henry.

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HAMPTON - Kyle Dean Hyder, 76, Hampton passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Daunt & Lucyle McLaughlin Hyder. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. Kyle was a retired Millwright and Cattle Farmer. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. Kyle served on the Board of Director of Farm Bureau and the American Pinzgauer Association and the Carter County Cattleman Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Fern Pierce, his brothers: Kenneth, Benny, Dan, Daunt and Mack Hyder.

Survivors include his wife: Eddie Willis Hyder. Daughter & son-in-law: Diane & Randy Hyder, Watauga. Son: Jeffery Kyle Hyder of the home. His ex-daughter-in-law: Alecia Hyder, Elizabethton. Three Granddaughters: Lacey Hyder & John Whaley, Lindsay Hyder and Lauren Hyder. Two Sisters: Irene Morrell of Virginia and Jean Carroll of South Carolina. Four Brothers: Bill Hyder, Elizabethton, Perry Hyder, Hampton, Dana Allen Hyder, Rogersville and Keith Hyder, Flint, Michigan. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Perry Hyder and Rev. B.F. McKinney, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Hyder Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Byrl Clark, Jr., Hershel Scalf, Mike Clawson, Dana Willis, Curtis Hyder and Gaylynn Hyder. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Dugger, Jack Tolley, Jim Cable, Byrl Clark, Jack Tolley, Norman Lyons, friends and neighbors.

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HAMPTON - Reverend Banium Floyd McKinney Jr, age 75, of Hampton, TN passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was born in Carter County to the late Banium F McKinney Sr and Elsie Stevens McKinney. Rev. McKinney was the minister at Crabtree FWB, Roan Mountain, TN and was the Pastor of several other churches during his more than 35 years of ministry, where he made many wonderful friends and memories. (Memorial Union Church, Greasy Creek FWB, First FWB, Simerly Creek Believers Fellowship, and Piney Grove FWB) Reverend McKinney loved to tell others about his GOD and what GOD could do for them.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Leora Pelletier. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Crystal McKinney, of the home; two daughters, Tammey Hill and husband Chuck, of Unicoi; and Gena Bagby and husband Joe, of Hampton; four grandchildren, Josie (Justin), Kristen (Bobby), Andrew & Alyssa, four great-grandchildren, Canaan, James, John and Bella, siblings Alvis Parker, Jolene Woods, Danny McKinney and wife Carol, Jimmy McKinney, and Brenda Walsh; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service to honor the life of Reverend Banium Floyd McKinney Jr will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Simerly Creek Believers Fellowship Church, 806 Simerly Creek Road. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The graveside service will immediately follow in the McKinney Cemetery with Pastor Jim Holtsclaw, Reverend Terry Richardson and Reverend Bo Perkins officiating.

Pallbearers will be Cliff Pelletier, Lynn McKinney, Darrell McKinney, Christopher Manis, Frank Siedlecki, Kenneth Jarrett, Andrew Jarrett and Logan Guinn

Honorary Pallbearers: Curtis Hyder, Ronald Stevens, Gene McKinney and all of his many friends.

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Mr. Jimmie Dale "Paw Jim" Mann, 74, 222 Little Stoney Creek Road, Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at his residence following an extended illness. Now he is cruising on the streets of gold!


Mr. Mann was the son of the late Dayton James and Winnie Arnett Mann and was a native of Carter County. He was a member of the Hunter Memorial Baptist Church and an honorary member of Fountain of Life Bible Church. He was retired from Great Lakes Research as a welder and had also retired from American Bemberg. He was also a member of the Carter County Car Club.


Mr. Mann is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Janette Bowers Mann of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Teresa Treadway, Elizabethton; Lisa and Dan Germaine, Elizabethton; Carolyn and Dennis Ledford, Jr. Piney Flats; eight grandchildren, Brandon Treadway, Brian Treadway, Kent Germaine, United States Air Force and his wife Kim; Spc. Kyle Germaine, United States Army, and his wife, Heather, Kurt Germaine, Neil Ledford, Allison Ledford and Jared Ledford; two great-grandchildren, Yasmin Treadway and Savion Lytton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Joyce Mann, Elizabethton; Jerry and Velma Mann, Church Hill and a special sweetheart, Sandra K. Cederborg, Baltimore, MD. Several nieces and nephews also survive.


The funeral service for Mr. Mann will be conducted on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton with Dr. Vic Young and Mr. Gerald Holly officiating. Music will be under the direction of Sue Bowers and Dan Germaine. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday prior to the service and at the residence at other times.


The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Gerald Holly, officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and Wayne Cagle. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Arnett, Dr. Jeff Farrow, Dr. Jason Hatjioannou, Dr. Louis Collier Jordan, members of the Carter County Car Club and J.D. Anderson. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the charity of their choice.

Jimmie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Kenneth Gene Mann, 85, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Dayton James & Winnie Ellen Arnett Mann. Kenneth was a 1954 graduate of Elizabethton High School, he also had classes at University of Tennessee and East Tennessee State University. He served in the United States Army and the National Guard. He was an instructor for 20 years at North East State. He loved to fly and was a private Pilot for years. Kenneth was an avid UT Fan and NASCAR Fan. He loved to attend the Car shows and riding his Motorcycle and farm his family land. He was a former Airport Commissioner and a member of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Jimmy Mann. Kenneth was a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of sixty years: Joyce Hardin Mann. His Daughters: Kimberly (Carl) Miller, and Paula (Donnie)Hall. Two Grandchildren: Chelsie Maupin and Abby (Andrew) Martin. Three Great Grandchildren: Gracie & Carly Jo Maupin and Kenna Kyte. One Brother: Jerry (Velma) Mann. Several nieces & nephews. His special furry companion: Whiskers.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, Minister and Chaplain Chris Hughes officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday will be: Terry Mann, Tim Mann, Carl Miller, Jr., Donnie Hall, Andrew Martin and Terry Grindstaff. Honorary Pallbearers will be his longtime friends. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the Staff of Amedisys Hospice, Kim Nielson, APN Medical Care and his care givers for the excellent care he received during his illness. Military Honors will be provided by V.F.W. Post 2108.

Kenneth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Brenda Gail Hyder Tucker was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and business partner with her husband and the love of her life of 53 years, Walter “Rick” Tucker. Brenda Gail Hyder Tucker drew her first breath on earth on January 16, 1948, in Johnson City, Tennessee. She drew her last breath on earth on August 20, 2021, in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Breaths are like the individual threads that are a part of an intricately woven and beautiful tapestry - the story of a life. Brenda Tucker knew the Author and Artist of her life’s tapestry was God Himself - her Heavenly Father. She is with Him now. She knew her life was a gift from Him - and we, her rich collection of family and friends, know that she was a gift to us from Him.

Born as a gift to her parents first, Vearl and Polly Hyder, she was the oldest child and only daughter and she grew up with two brothers, Mike Hyder (Jonesborough, TN) and Jeff Hyder (Chesapeake, VA). They did what brothers and sisters do - share life together…all of it. Stories would erupt when they were all together of family memories, childhood bickering, the changes in the world as they came into adulthood and became parents, military service, family history (myths, lore and family legends, as well probably) politics, parenthood and the pain they uniquely shared together over losing first their father and then their mother. Some tears would fall, some sides would ache with laughter, and a lot of food would generally get consumed. Family is important - always. She grew up with that and created that value in her own family.

When Rick Tucker (Wytheville, VA) met Brenda Hyder in high school, it is fair to say that she took his breath away. In 1963, he said she was the prettiest thing he had ever seen. On August 20, 2021, when he kissed her last before her surgery, he said she was still the prettiest thing he had ever seen. After marrying in 1968, Rick finished college at the University of Tennessee in ROTC with Brenda by his side and then he had to leave her side to serve in Vietnam. He left her with twin daughters (Julia Lloyd, Richmond VA and Janet Fisher, Radford VA), and he came home to all of his girls to add one more girl to the family, Amanda Team (Richmond VA). They raised their family of girls together first in Johnson City, TN and then in Wytheville VA where the family moved in 1977 to open Tucker Pontiac Buick. Being a wife and mother made Brenda Tucker the happiest and she continued to do that with exceptional love and dedication as she joined Rick within the business to help him operate it until both retired in 2009 to their beloved home on Sand Mountain of 32 years that they built together.

Raising her three daughters (Julia Lloyd, Janet Fisher and Amanda Team) was her proudest accomplishment, a fact she shared easily and frequently with her many friends. When her own daughters became mothers, they knew they had an excellent role model and the best friend anyone could ever ask for to call every day for advice, stories about the children, struggles with work/life balance, or just moral support with life’s challenges. And they did call her - literally, every day. The exceptional love and dedication to her children was only magnified when she became a grandmother to Devin Fisher (Johnson City, TN), Ashley Fisher (Radford, VA), Marco Lloyd, Nico Lloyd, Elizabeth Lloyd, Ellery Team, and Gavin Team (all of Richmond VA). She liked to call her grandchildren, “The Magnificent Seven,” because she truly found them to be magnificent in every way. Every human being on the planet should be loved that much by a grandmother. It could change the world.

When you scroll through Brenda Tucker’s phone, or look through old calendars and address books, the tapestry of Brenda Tucker’s life included many, many friends. Many of these friends refer to Brenda as their best friend. This is because she made relationships matter to her and people felt like they truly mattered to Brenda because they did - they truly mattered to her. Deeply.

Most importantly, Brenda Tucker knew who Jesus was and made sure her children did. She and Rick prayed with her girls, took her girls to church, and generally helped them understand who they were by helping them understand who God is. They did the same for their own children, in turn. This is why we mourn the last of her breaths today and the last thread of the tapestry on her life on earth, but simultaneously celebrate as we know that she is with her Father in Heaven and we will see her again. Proverbs 31:28-29 speaks this truth about Brenda Tucker: “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.’”

Funeral service will be held 6 P.M. Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the Wytheville Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Tim Irving. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4 P.M. until service time at the church. A graveside service will be held 11 A.M. Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Mountain Home Veterans Cemetery in Johnson City, TN.

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JONESBOROUGH - Robin Treadway Thomas Kinley, age 58, passed away following a brief illness, Wednesday, August 3, 2022.Robin was a resident of Jonesborough, Tennessee,

born to Haskel Dwight and Maxine Hyder Treadway in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Robin is survived by sisters Judith Fleenor, and Terri Knapp and brother Dwight Treadway (Cindy Morrison Treadway), nieces Elecia Hodge Lonon (Scott), Jasmine Treadway (Brooks Price), nephews, William Lynne Hodge (Karen), Nathaniel Treadway (Carrie), Zach Treadway (Kendall), great nieces and nephews, Sarah Lonon, Ben Hodge, Jaxon and Maddux Price, Molly and Raylen Treadway. Extended family: Thiel McCracken, Greg McCracken, Alan McCracken and Turby Treadway, and special friends Marie and Steven May, Phyllis Hughes and those with whom she worked, and numerous Fur babies.

Robin was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight and Maxine Treadway, and her husband, Chuck Kinley.

Our beautiful Robin was first and foremost a lover of all that she came into contact with. She was an astute business woman, and a hard worker. Robin lived her life with her hands and heart wide open, willing to give her heart and home to any and all, without measure. She will be remembered for her quick wit, her contagious laughter and her love of God, life and those in her circle. She enjoyed herself in everything she did, always creating joy for others. Robin was blessed with the gift of touching others; she gave even in death as she was an organ donor, always thinking of ways to help improve quality of life for others and creating beauty wherever she went. Robin was a picture of grace, class and beauty.

A memorial service to celebrate Robin's life will be conducted on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Andy Blackwelder officiating. Music will be under the direction of Michael Paul Mould.

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Neil Thomas Ledford, age 28, of Bristol, Virginia, went home to meet his Heavenly Father on Monday, December 5th, 2022. Neil was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to Carolyn (Mann) Ledford Good of Elizabethton, Tennessee and the late Dennis Edward Ledford Jr. Tennessee. In addition to his father, Neil is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jimmie Dale Mann, and his step grandfather, James Simpson.

Neil was a faithful friend, with a kind, loving spirit and a very giving heart. He was good natured, funny, and loved his family very much, always making sure that they were taken care of and had what they needed.

From a young age, Neil displayed a wonderful work ethic and an interest in electronics, spending one summer working with NASA’s INSPIRE Nanotechnology Research program in San Juan, Puerto Rico through the STEM program at Oklahoma State University. After high school, Neil went on to work with the Avionics Department at Bell Helicopter, earning a five year achievement medal for his exceptional work and dedication.

Neil loved photography and had a lifelong passion for fast cars, participating in local cars shows as an active member of Tri-Cities Cars and Coffee Club After Dark with his own Dodge Charger. He was also a member of Civil Air Patrol, graduating as a Cadet Major, and was a member of Celebration Church. In his spare time, Neil also enjoyed geology and hiking.

Those left to remember and cherish Neil’s memory include his mother, Carolyn Ledford Good and her husband Sean Good, of Elizabethton; his sister, Allison Ledford Davies and her husband Harry Davies, of Kingsport; his brother, Jared Ledford, of Jonesborough; his grandparents, Janette Mann, of Elizabethton, Jana Simpson, of Johnson City, and Dennis Ledford Sr. and his wife, Donna Graybeal Ledford, of Gray; his uncle, Dale Ledford, of Johnson City; and his aunts, Teresa Treadway, Lisa Germaine, and her husband Dan Germaine, all of Elizabethton; and Jennifer Ledford France and her husband Dean, of Jonesborough. Several other extended family members also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate Neil’s life and memory will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton, Tennessee with Pastor Robert Russell of Celebration Church officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday.

The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Josh Banks of Shepherd’s Rock Bible Church officiating. Active pallbearers will be Harry Davies, Chris Birchfield, Tim Compton, Caleb Meade, Dale Ledford, and Kurt Germaine. Neil’s friends and coworkers from Bell Helicopter will serve as honorary pallbearers.