Samuel Perry

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

Thomas married Nancy Ellis on 20 Jul 1826 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Joseph Ellis and Charlotte Redwine) was born about 1809 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died about 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Shadrack Green Buchanan on 25 Dec 1853 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, . Shadrack was born in Jan 1833 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died about 1907 in , , North Carolina, ; was buried in Green Buchanan Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Modena married William Whitehead on 1 Jan 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of John Whitehead and Sydney Cynthia Oakes) was born about 1838 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 1864 in Nashville, , Davidson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Modena married Strawberry Thomas on 26 Dec 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Strawberry was born about 1837 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 4 Dec 1910 in Heaton, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Daniel Shell, Jr.. Daniel (son of Daniel Shell and Mary "Polly" Miller) was born about 1814 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Daniel Shell, Jr. on 22 Feb 1864 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Daniel (son of Daniel Shell and Mary "Polly" Miller) was born about 1814 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married James Henry Hoss on 31 Jan 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Douglas Hoss and Dorcus Hughes) was born on 28 Feb 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Perry Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Malcolm Horton Young about 1879 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Malcolm was born on 10 Dec 1861 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Mar 1940 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Minneapolis Methodist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Hulda Missouri Greene on 22 Dec 1881 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Hulda was born about 1867 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died in May 1902 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, October 10, 1942
CHARLES G. WHITEHEAD
Funeral services for Charles Gordon Whitehead, 85, prominent Shell Creek resident who died at the home of his nephew, Andy Whitehead, following a short illness, was held at the Perry Cemetery near Shell Creek at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, the Reverend Johnny Hall officiating.
Mr. Whitehead as survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lydia Whitehead, and several nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers were Howard Shell, Roby Elliott, Ray McKinney, Amos Watson, Robert Osborne, Harrison Perry, Thomas Gordon and R. F. Wood.
Flower bearers were Stella Whitehead, Martha Whitehead, Stella King, Callie Moody, Emma Dugger, Ruby Miller, L__[illegible] Shell, Treacie Shell, Martha Brinkley and Georgia McKinney.

Nancy married John Thomas on 12 Aug 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Lydia Ann Emmert on 21 Apr 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lydia (daughter of Jeremiah M. Emmert and Frances "Fanny" Moody) was born on 6 Jan 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jul 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Perry Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Radford married Mollie Laws about 1894. Mollie was born about 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Lorraine Missouri Clark on 1 Nov 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lorraine was born on 22 Sep 1870 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Feb 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mary Jane Winters about 1901 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Mary was born on 15 Nov 1881 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Dec 1967 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DEAD Victim of Heart Attack; Coroner Called Lum Shell, 53, well known farmer of Shell Creek community, was found dead, a victim of a heart attack, by his wife, about 3 p.m. yesterday.
The body was found about one fourth of a mile from the Shell home after Mrs. Shell had begun to search for her husband when he did not return at the appointed time and did not answer her calls.
The victim had had several other attacks before the fatal one, which occurred while he was looking over his crops.
Coroner W. T. Ferguson investigated the death.
Funeral services will be held from the home Friday afternoon. Interment will be in the Perry Cemetery, Shell Creek.

Columbus married Dicey Lucinda Perry about 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dicey was born on 4 Sep 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Perry Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Deborah Gregg on 20 Dec 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Deborah was born on 20 Jan 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Apr 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Adolphus Richard Cordell about 1889 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Adolphus (son of Russell Cordell and Mary Caroline Greer) was born on 8 Mar 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jul 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cordell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Myrtle C. Crumley about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle was born about 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Robert Judson Ollis on 6 Jan 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Robert was born about 1882 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pinkney married Nell M. "Nellie" Burleson about 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Nell (daughter of James Wilson Burleson and Louise Mary "Lula" Ollis) was born on 3 May 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 8 Sep 1973 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Minneapolis Methodist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dudley married Virginia Lewis on 9 Apr 1921 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Virginia was born on 25 Aug 1900 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 12 Jun 1991 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Minneapolis Methodist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donie married Henry Bell Thomas about 1908 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Henry was born on 6 Apr 1886 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, ; died on 30 Aug 1972 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gertrude married Todd Montgomery Buchanan about 1909 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Todd was born on 2 Mar 1885 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 17 Jun 1950 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married Lorenzo King on 27 Aug 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lorenzo was born about 1887 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 12 Feb 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married George Washington Moody on 25 Jun 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Edward G. Moody and Elizabeth Jane Tester) was born on 30 Apr 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Mar 1965 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucinda married Geter Tilman Calhoun about 1926. Geter (son of William Lee Calhoun and Matilda A. Pope) was born on 2 Jun 1901 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Nov 1970 in Chesterfield County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married William M. McKinney on 2 Jan 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Jeremiah McKinney and Dianah Osborne) was born on 4 Aug 1887; died on 1 Jun 1971 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Bertha C. McKinney about 1918. Bertha (daughter of Jeremiah McKinney and Dianah Osborne) was born on 25 Jan 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1947 in , Union County, Oregon, ; was buried in Knight Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burley married Iva Lou King about 1932. Iva (daughter of Lorenzo King and Florence Mae Whitehead) was born on 29 May 1913 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Mar 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonard married Bessie Guinn about 1932. Bessie was born on 29 Nov 1912; died on 13 Aug 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burg married Belle Roberts about 1924. Belle was born on 1 May 1895; died on 3 Sep 1966; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Newell married Anna Lee Hinkle about 1928. Anna was born on 27 Sep 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 2000 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Lee Singleton Deloach, 92, 121 Tilson Avenue, Hampton, died
Thursday, January 18, 2001, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief
illness.
Mrs. Deloach was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late
Daniel and Missouri Clark Shell. She was also preceded in death by her
first husband, Spencer Singleton, her second husband, Rev. Virgil Deloach,
and by nine brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Deloach was a member of Morgan Branch Free Will Baptist Church and
was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Anna Singleton,
Elizabethton; a daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Tommy Gould, Alexander
City, Ala.; a sister, Dorothy Guinn, Roan Mountain; and three grandsons,
Randy Singleton, Elizabethton, Tim Gould, Valdosta, Ga., and Tommy Gould,
Anderson, S.C. Six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also
survive.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of
arrangements. www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick

DELOACH -- Funeral services for Mary Lee Singleton Deloach, 92, 121 Tilson
Avenue, Hampton, who died Thursday, January 18, 2001, were conducted at 8
p.m. Saturday, January 20, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel,
Roan Mountain, with the Rev. Jack Roddy and the Rev. Dana Coleman
officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday,
January 21, at Richardson Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will
be selected from family and friends. Everyone will meet at the funeral home
at 1:15 p.m. Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family received
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Friends may also call
at the residence of her son, Frank Singleton, 1052 Highway 91, Stoney Creek,
Elizabethton, at any time. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, (423)
543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick

Mary married Spencer "Spince" Singleton about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Spencer was born on 13 Apr 1907 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 May 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morgan Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Reverend Virgil Sherman DeLoach on 15 Oct 1971 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virgil (son of Thomas Emmert "Doc" DeLoach and Arwilda B. Williams) was born on 23 Jun 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Apr 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tiger Valley, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorothy M. Shell Guinn, age 91, of 115 Bud Miller Road, Roan Mountain, TN., died Saturday, January 22, 2005 at the Charles A. Cannon, Jr., Memorial Hospital, Linville, NC following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, TN (Shell Creek Community) , she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Loraine Clark Shell. Mrs. Guinn was the last charter member of Morgan Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Roan Mountain. She was a homemaker and a foster care parent to over 30 children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Guinn, August 29, 1976, two sons, Clifton and Harold Guinn; four sisters, eight brothers, and one grandson, Mike Montgomery.

Survivors include: three daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Rev. John Montgomery, Johnson City, Betty and Jack Hoilman, Roan Mountain, Pam and Rev. Danny Cooke, Roan Mountain; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Lola Guinn, Richard and Barbara Guinn, all of Roan Mountain; 22 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, one great great grand daughter. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at Morgan Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Roan Mountain with Rev. Keith Gwynn and Rev. Jim Storie officiating. The graveside service and interment will follow in the Richardson Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be selected from Mrs. Guinn's grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be: Deacons of Morgan Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Honorary Ministers, Rev. Dale Miller, Rev. Joe Winters. The family would like to offer a special "Thank You" to the Staff and Doctors of Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital and the Staff of Roan Highlands Nursing Center, staff and nurses of Hospice Health Call.

Dorothy married George Thomas Guinn on 14 Jul 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George was born about 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died about 1972 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earnest married Delcie Dugger on 14 Feb 1929 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Delcie (daughter of Henry N. Dugger and Nancy Jane Hobson) was born on 12 May 1909 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 Mar 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Luther M. Winters about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Luther (son of Daniel Wilbur Winters and Martha Elizabeth Richardson) was born in Apr 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 1963 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Avery Phillips about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Avery was born about 1886; died about 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Charley Simerly about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charley (son of Christian "Chrisley" Simerly and Jane F. Matherly) was born in Oct 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mamie married Henry G. Shell on 23 Nov 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Henry (son of Alfred Milton Shell and Eliabeth Johnson) was born on 7 May 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Sep 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roscoe married Mabel Elizabeth Hopson about 1916 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Mabel (daughter of Harrison Hopson and Emeley Morgan) was born on 6 May 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Mar 1964 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Cordell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lilliam married Paul B. Ellis about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of George Edward Ellis and Louisa Elizabeth Oakes) was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mae married Lee Roy Winters about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lee (son of Luther M. Winters and Rosa Shell) was born on 25 Nov 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1987 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Morgan Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ROAN MOUNTAIN - Ellen Hoss Hughes, age 90, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 from the Waters of Roan Highland Nursing Center.

Ellen was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late James Garfield Hoss and Myrtle Crumley Hoss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Hughes; her son, Roger Hughes; her twin sister, Helen Hoss Hughes; five sisters, Lillian Ellis, Ruth Lewis, Mae Winters, Edith Jones and Margaret Buck; and two brothers, Carl Hoss and Paul Hoss.

Ellen had been employed for Tri-State Container and retired from Kennametal. She was a member of Cove Creek Presbyterian Church in Roan Mountain. Ellen loved to quilt, gardening, loved animals and enjoyed cooking and canning.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Danny Hughes and wife Diana, of Roan Mountain, TN and Gary Dean Hughes, of Florida; one daughter, Phyllis Whitehead and husband Danny, of Knoxville, TN; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren; one sister, Lydia Ann Shipley, of Bluff City, TN; and special friends, Wilma Townsend and Carolyn Johnson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Ellen Hoss Hughes will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 2, 2019 in the Hughes and Arrowood Cemetery in Roan Mountain with Reverend Delaney Berry, officiating.

Ellen married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Helen Hoss Hughes, age 90, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Helen was born to the late James Garfield Hoss and Myrtle Crumley Hoss and grew up in the Shell Creek Community of Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hughes; her eldest daughter, Sandra Jean May; two brothers, Carl Hoss and Paul Hoss; and five sisters, Lillian Ellis, Ruth Lewis, Mae Winters, Edith Jones and Margaret Buck.

Helen graduated from Cloudland High School in 1945, where she was a stand out on the girls' basketball team. Her love for basketball led her to become a life-long fan of Tennessee Vols Basketball. After marrying her late husband, Clyde Hughes the couple lived several years in the Cove Creek Community before moving to Johnson City in 1960. Helen was employed by Tri State Container Corporation for several years and retired as an inspector for Kennametal and was a long standing member of King Springs Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, James Hughes and wife Shirley, of Elizabethton and Tommy Hughes and wife Holly, of Blountville; one daughter, Penny Townsend, of Jonesborough; five grandsons; three granddaughters; twelve great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; one step grandchild; three step great grandchildren; two sisters, Ellen Hughes, of Roan Mountain and Lydia Shipley, of Bluff City; a special friend, Angela Moore; a special niece, Pam Sells; and three special nephews, Randy Ellis, Sonny Ellis and Wade Heaton.

A service to honor the life of Helen Hoss Hughes will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Jon Ruetz, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday; or at the residence of her daughter at other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Joe May, Jeremy May, Clinton Hughes, Lucas Hughes, Michael Townsend and Bailey Sheffield. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Carter, Norman Simerly, Michael Bennett and Mike Hubbard.

Helen married Clyde Hughes on 13 Jul 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of George Washington Hughes and Nora Maggie Gouge) was born on 5 May 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1988 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Travers married Edith Nadine Yates about 1940 in North Carolina, , , . Edith was born on 3 Nov 1911 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 23 Feb 1976 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Minneapolis Methodist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MINNEAPOLIS, N.C. — Mava Young Heaton, age 90, of Minneapolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Roan Highlands Nursing Home in Roan Mtn., TN.

A native of Avery County, she was born March 12, 1922, a daughter of the late P.L. and Nell Burleson Young.

She was a member of Minneapolis Christian Church and enjoyed working in the church, her flower garden, collecting angels, keeping a daily journal and telling stories about her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mava retired from the Avery County Department of Social Services.

Along with her parents, Mava was preceded in death by her: husband, James E. Heaton; sisters, Ava Vance, Iva Johnson, Evanell Young; brothers, Howard Young, Dayton Young; son-in-law, Barry Spratt.

A devoted, wife, mother and Nanny, Mava has left to cherish her memory her: son, Jim H. Heaton and wife, Pam, of Johnson City, TN; daughter, Lucia Spratt, of Marion, NC; brother, Wood Hall Young Sr., of Minneapolis; grandchildren; Tiffany Strasser, Lori DeVault, Jamee Roberts, Leah Shomaker, Mary Ruppe, Jimmy Shomaker; great grandchildren, Levi, Jack, Josie, Max, Summer, Hank, Jameson; special care givers, Sherry Rose, Jenny Jones, Kathie Stewart; many special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mava Young Heaton will be conducted on Saturday, March 24th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Minneapolis Christian Church with Rev. Eddie Fine and Rev. Bryan Griffith officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Shoupe Family and Diane Pyatte, Pianist.

Interment will follow in the Minneapolis Cemetery.

Mava married James Emarson Heaton about 1940. James (son of Elijah Frank Heaton and Sarah E. Pritchard) was born about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 2008 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Minneapolis Methodist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Velma Young Grindstaff, age 94, of Minneapolis went home to be at rest on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Cannon Memorial Hospital.

A native of Avery County, she was a daughter of the late Dudley "Dud" and Virginia Lewis Young. She was also preceded in death by a Son: Glenn Ray Grindstaff; Grandson: Robert Bradley Grindstaff; Sister: Virginia Young Johnson and Brothers: DR Young, Jr. and Champ Clark Young. Velma was a member of Minneapolis Baptist Church where she taught the Children's Sunday School class for many years. She retired from Minneapolis Elementary School after 44 years of teaching. She enjoyed fishing, working in her flowers and spending time with her great-grandchildren.

Surviving is her Son: Lewis Grindstaff and wife, Donna, of Minneapolis; Daughter-in-law: Linda Grindstaff of Concord; Grandchildren: Jaime Grindstaff of Minneapolis, John Grindstaff of Minneapolis and Ray Grindstaff of Concord; Great-grandchildren: Courtney and Shelby Grindstaff; Sisters-in-law: Bootsie Young and Ruth Young, both of Minneapolis and her Caregiver: Lois Ingram. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Open Door Baptist Church. Rev. Tommy Carver and Rev. David Hobson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Minneapolis Cemetery.

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

Notes:

Joyce McKinney "Granny", 88, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her home.

She was the last of 11 children of the late Henry and Oakie Dona Buchanan Thomas. Waiting to welcome her into her eternal home, along with her parents; her husband, Roman McKinney; her twin sister, June Holder; sisters, Ruby and Hazel Thomas, Pansy Grindstaff, Hulda Briggs; brothers, Emmett, Robert, Arnold, Ernest and Tommy Thomas. Now the circle is unbroken.

Left to cherish her sweet memory are two daughters, Jackie (Earl) Trice of Newland, NC and Judy Baird of Erwin, TN; three granddaughters, Amy Kleaving and Allen of Naval Base Charleston, Rosa Trice of Chattanooga, Tracy Dishman of Newland. One great grandson, Jake. Countless number of nieces and nephews; and a special one, Joe (Fredia) Thomas.

She will be remembered for devotion to Jesus and countless prayers she prayed for her family and friends. If you had a problem you would call Granny and get her praying for comfort and for simple sound advice.

Second to her prayers would be her love and devotion to family and friends. She was loved by everyone she never met a stranger, they were drawn in by her smile and just little cuteness. She loved nature and all things beautiful from a rainbow to a scrap of pretty paper. It took so very little to please her. She had a playfulness about her and a girlish joy for life.

Flowers were her passion from a tiny wild spring violet to the beautiful gardens she so tenderly tended. Once she was overheard saying, "God, I don't worship flowers but I love them awful good". And she loved the little birds and could sit outside and listen for hours. Especially the tiny wren, when you see him and hear his song think of her.

Services for Joyce A McKinney will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023 beginning at 2:00 pm from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 pm on Sunday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Interment will be in the Thomas Family Cemetery.

Joyce married Roman McKinney on 7 Aug 1958 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Roman (son of Charles McKinney and Esther "Easter" Hughes) was born on 13 Apr 1910 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 13 Jan 1968 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Iva married Burley P. Shell about 1932. Burley (son of Daniel B. Shell and Lorraine Missouri Clark) was born on 10 May 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Apr 1982 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Stella Mae King Elliott Cook, age 95, of Elk Park, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Life Care Center of Banner Elk. A native of Carter County, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Lorenza and Florence Whitehead King and wife of the late Roby Elliott and Paul Walter Cook. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Edith Elliott Miller; a son: Eugene "Yogi" Elliott; sisters: Ida Shell, Myrtle Edwards, Lois Shoetak and Della Hughes, and brothers: Henry King and John Frank King.

Stella worked for many years at Cannon Memorial Hospital as surgical tech. She was a member of the Avery County Rescue Squad Auxiliary and volunteered at Ram's Rack in Newland. She loved to do needlepoint and work word puzzles. Stella and her husband, Paul Cook, were founding members of the Open Door Baptist Church located in Cranberry. Stella was a true mountain woman, born on Upper Shell Creek in Tennessee and she never left the mountains in her entire life of over 95 years. She never traveled outside of three states: TN, NC and VA. Some of her favorite people were the volunteer fireman of Elk Park. She lived next door to the fire station, and they watched over her, making sure that she was okay. Stella was so appreciative that she asked them to be pallbearers at her funeral.

Surviving is her son: James "Jay" Elliott and wife, Terry, of Unicoi, Tenn.; step-children: Corky Cook and wife, Freda, Myra Laws and husband, Steve, and Shane Cook, all of Elk Park; a sister: Viola Baker of Shell Creek, Tenn.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and very special friend, whom she considered family, Pastor Bryan Griffith. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Open Door Baptist Church. Rev. Bryan Griffith will officiate. Burial will follow in the Elk Park Cemetery.

Stella married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Arthur Plato Brinkley on 13 Dec 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Arthur (son of Hiram Lindsey Brinkley and Mary J. Erwin) was born on 20 Jun 1874 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Feb 1956 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Banner Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Joe Greenberry Turbyfill on 3 Apr 1962 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Joe (son of James Carter Turbyfill and Ellen C Franklin) was born on 30 Jan 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 30 Jan 1973 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earline married Robert Plato Puckett about 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Robert (son of Grover Cleveland Puckett and Margaret Gwyn) was born on 10 Mar 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 13 May 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lois married Elzie Earl Beam about 1929. Elzie was born on 6 Aug 1907 in , , North Carolina, ; died in Aug 1966 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ethel Shell. Ethel was born on 6 Apr 1907 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jul 1966 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Perry Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Missouri ?Zude? Brown, 93, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday November 22, 2006 at her residence.

?Ma? Brown as she was known by her loved ones, was born in Shell Creek Community of Carter County. She was a daughter of the late Will and Stella Shell McKinney. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Hampton Free Will Baptist Church, but attended Pearce?s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Hampton.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Frank Brown, A Son, Elmer Brown, seven sisters and two brothers: Lois Beam, Maxine Matherly, Creola Stanley, Pink Hicheck, Edith Arnold, Lillie ?Till? Lyons, Gladys McKinney, Ernest McKinney and Roy McKinney.

Survivors include Three Sons & Daughters-in-Law: Don & Dottie Brown, Eustis, Fla., Bill & Brenda Brown and Larry Brown of Elizabethton; Three Daughters & Sons-in-Law: Margaret & Buddy Jones, Norma Jean & Stuart Dyer and Creola & Shelby Miller all of Elizabethton; 11 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren; Two Sisters & Their Husbands: Agnes & T.J. Walker Elizabethton and Willie & Dick Baughman, Johnson City; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jonas Revis officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons and other family members.

Missouri married Frank Brown on 24 Dec 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born about 1904 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lillie "Till" McKinney Lyons, 84, 112 Lyons Rd., Hampton, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
A native of Roan Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Will and Stella Shell McKinney.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Lyons was also a foster parent for several years.
Mrs. Lyons was a member of Pearce's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Lyons; six sisters, Gladys McKinney, Edith Stringer, Lois Beam, Lorene Hajicek, Maxine Matherly and Creola Stanley; two brothers, Ernest and Roy McKinney, and an infant son, Robert.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John Durl and Helen Hyatt, Hampton; a daughter, Joan Bravo, Hampton; a special foster daughter and her husband, Pearl and Wayne Clemons, Elizabethton; three sisters, Missouri Brown, Agnes Walker and Willie Baughman, all of Elizabethton; grandsons, John Hyatt, Jr., Mark Hyatt, Matthew Hyatt and Wayne Clemons, Jr.; granddaughters, Marlo Carden and Kathy Clemons; great grandchildren, Kara, Morgan, Logan, Blake, Josh, Whitney, Megan, Lauren, Bethany, Josh and Sarah, and her special friends, Betty Andrews and Terry Lyons. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2004 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steve Waycaster and Rev. Bob Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in the Lyons Family Cemetery. Jennifer Crabtree will provide the music. Active pallbearers will be John Hyatt, Jr., Mark Hyatt, Matthew Hyatt, Junior Stanley, Sammy Matherly, Rick Baughman, Danny Walker, Tommy Walker and Larry Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Ray Beam, Glen Beam, Don Brown, Bill Brown, Wayne Clemons, Wayne Clemons, Jr., Richard Baughman and T.J. Walker.

Lillie married Dallas Lyons about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dallas was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Creola McKinney Stanley, 79, 1739 West G. Street, Elizabethton, died Monday, October 29, 2001, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness.
Mrs. Stanley was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Will and Shelia Shell McKinney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gentry E. Stanley, who died January 28 1992, five sisters, Maxine Matherly, Lorene "Pink" Hajicek, Lois Beam, Edith Arnold and Gladys McKinney, and two brothers, Ernest McKinney and Roy McKinney.
Mrs. Stanley was the owner of Stanley Trailer Park. She was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Junior and Brenda Stanley, 1731 West G. Street, Elizabethton; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Alan McDowell, 228 Heather Lane, Johnson City; four sisters, Zude Brown, Route 4, Elizabethton, Lillie Lyons, Route 1, Hampton, Agnes Walker, 404 South Roan Street, Elizabethton, and Willie Baughman, Clay Little Road, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Timothy Hollifield, Chris Hollifield, Kim Stanley, Sonya Stanley and Heather Stanley; three stepgrandchildren, Jon McDowell, Cheri Todd and Rick Garrison; one adopted granddaughter, Lutfiya Saleh, and one granddaughter-in-law, Monica Hollifield; and a special nephew and family, Sammy, Sally and April Matherly, 1741 West G. Street, Elizabethton. Several other nieces and nephews and two special friends, Peggy Thomas and Betty Taylor, also survive.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

STANLEY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Creola McKinney Stanley, 79, 1739 West G. Street, Elizabethton, who died Monday, October 29, 2001, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, at Pleasant Beach Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Stout officiating. Music will be provided by Tawana Holland, Monica Hollifield and the Pleasant Beach Baptist Church Choir. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday and also at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, will be Sammy Matherly, Donald Brown, Bill Brown, Rick Baughman, Dic Baughman, Thomas Walker, Kent Smith, Jack McKinney, Glen Beam, Dale Ball and Hobart Stanley. Honorary pallbearers will be Adrian Tolley, Lynn Tipton, Kenny Simerly, T.J. Walker, neighbors, friends and members of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.

Creola married Gentry E. Stanley about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gentry was born about 1916; died about 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Maxine McKinney Matherly, 76, 119 Beryl Fletcher Road, Elizabethton, died Monday, June 19, 2000, at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Larry Williams, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Matherly was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late William M. and Stella Shell McKinney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sam Matherly, February 10, 1997, and by two brothers and four sisters.

Mrs. Matherly operated the Tastee-Freez and Maxine's Sycamore Drive-In for a number of years until her retirement. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include one other daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Maynard Campbell, Elizabethton; a son and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Sally Matherly, Elizabethton; five sisters, Lilly Lyons, Hampton, Missouri Brown, Creola Stanley, Agnes Walker and Willie Jean Baughman, all of Elizabethton; and six grandchildren, April Matherly, Raymond Williams and his wife, Rebecca, Brian Williams, Carter Campbell, Tina Reece and her husband, Tim, and Josh Campbell. Five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Maxine married Sam C. Matherly about 1948. Sam (son of William Thomas Matherly and Delia Sams) was born on 20 Jan 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Feb 1997; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Homer Shell, 70, of Elizabethton, entered into rest Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, Ohio.
Mr. Shell was the son of the late Burl and Iva King Shell from Roan Mountain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma "Peach" Shell; brothers, Roy King, Charles Shell and Clyde Shell; sister, Barbara Manring; and son, Kraig Kiser.
Homer was a lifelong resident of Carter County. He was a retired machinist from Alemite Corporation. Before his health deteriorated, he enjoyed farming and tinkering with old cars and trucks.
Homer is survived by five children, Kevin Kiser, Lisa Evans, Kristi Perkins, Daniel Shell and wife Donna Mitchell-Vitoux and Jason Shell and wife Sandy. He leaves to cherish his memory the following grandchildren, Erin Kiser, Emily Kiser, Kolby Evans, Kylee Evans, Alleea Shell, DJ Shell, Eric Vitoux, Elizabeth Vitoux, Kaylen Shell and Jasy Shell. Additionally, he leaves treasured friends, Bud Kent and Roger Weaver, along with caretakers, Beulah "Mutt" Williams and Irene Birkner.
The family will greet guests and share memories from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 9, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with a Celebration of Life to follow at noon with the Rev. Estell Williams and the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Gina Johnson, Anette LeVeau and Robin Montgomery. Committal services will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be chosen from sons, grandsons and family friends. Honorary pallbearers are Benny Colbaugh, Randy Colbaugh, Richard Campbell, Ernie Campbell, Dallas Farmer, Randy Marlowe, Jerry Torbett and Elijah "Pooner" Powell Jr.

Homer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married James Clayton "Jim" Moody about 1956. James (son of John Blevins and Lucy Moody) was born on 21 Mar 1933 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Nov 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Richard A. "Rick" Guinn, 65, of Roan Mountain, was born May 11, 1953 at the home of his parents, on Bud Miller Road, Roan Mountain. On Thursday, October 4, 2018, Rick received divine healing from our Lord, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy Shell Guinn; a daughter, Melissa McMahan; and a grandson, Jerry "Bubba" Potter. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Clifford Guinn, Harold Guinn and Norma Jean Montgomery.
Rick earned a living and provided for his family as a master craftsman and expert carpenter for 51 years. He loved the mountains of upper East Tennessee. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and Cloudland football. He loved spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren play sports and dance. He loved cookouts and picnics.
Rick is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara Jones Guinn; two sons, Chad and wife Katrine of Cameron, N.C., and Derrick and wife Carissa of Roan Mountain; two daughters, Sue Ann Guinn Foster of Roan Mountain and Johnnie Guinn Russ of Johnson City. Rick's pride and joy was his 13 wonderful and loving grandchildren, Dylen Markland, Macy Markland, Meagen Markland, Kenzie Foster, Lilly Guinn, Elijah Guinn, Mikah Guinn, Hadassah Guinn, Blake Dugger, Kaila McMahan, Danielle McMahan, Emma McMahan and Erica Guinn. Special friends are Lee Thomas, Steve Blair, Dewey Miller, Tom Dyer, Peter Dansi, former employees of T&B Construction, and the people of his home church, Morgan Branch Free Will Baptist.
A service for Richard A. "Rick" Guinn will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 7, at Morgan Branch Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Campbell and Pastor David Montgomery officiating. Music will be provided by Eric Heaton and the Morgan Branch Singing Group. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. before the service. The graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 8, in the Richardson Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Monday, will be Chad Guinn, Derrick Guinn, Dylen Markland, Jr. Markland, Elijah Guinn, Mikah Guinn and Blake Dugger.

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Buried:
Pamela Joan Cooke, 65, Butler, formerly of Roan Mountain, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Franklin Woods Hospital with her family by her side. She was born April 24, 1956 in Banner Elk, N.C.
Pam was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother as well as a loving sister and aunt. Words cannot describe how much she loved her Lord.
Pamela was a graduate of Cloudland High School. She was a great pastor’s wife and was willing to do whatever was needed to help her husband and the church. Those who knew her loved her, and God had blessed her with a beautiful voice to sing, especially the song “Under His Wings.” And she only used it for God’s Glory.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy Shell Guinn; brothers, Harold Guinn, Rick Guinn and infant Clifford; and a sister, Norma Montgomery.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 47 years, Danny Cooke; two daughters, Melanie (Todd) Guy and Elizabeth (Bobby) Guinn; and a son, of the home, Daniel “Jake” Cooke. She was the best Granny to her grandchildren, Taylor Guy, Matthew Guy, Kelsey Guy, Madison Guy, Benjamen Guy, a step-granddaughter, Caitlyn (Jake) Trivett, and her special great-grandson, Hudson Arnett; one sister, Betty Hoilman; a brother, Jim (Lola) Gwyn; sisters-in-law, Shirley Miller and Barbara Guinn; and her very special friends, Lucinda Green and Goldia Tolley. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Pamela Cooke will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with her husband, Pastor Danny Cooke, officiating. Music will be provided by the Montgomery Family. Interment will follow in the Abe Trivette Cemetery, Butler. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews, Matthew Guy, Benjamen Guy, David Montgomery, Brian Hoilman, Mark Guinn and Derrick Guinn.

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ELIZABETHTON - Thomas “Dempsey” Shell, Sr., age 85, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Dempsey was born in Shell Creek, Tennessee to the late Ernest B. Shell and Delcie Dugger Shell. In addition to his parents, Dempsey was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Starling; a brother-in-law, Charles W. Snodgrass; and a daughter-in-law, Donna C. Shell.

Dempsey was a loving husband and father and a United States Navy and Marine Corp Reserves veteran- having served as a radar man aboard the USS Noa DD 841. He was a real estate broker and developer for over 40 years and was the owner and operator of Shell Associates Real Estate and Development. Dempsey was instrumental in the development of Quail Hollow and West Links subdivisions. He was a member of the City Council, a life member of BPOE, the JC’s, and a member of the National and State Association of Realtors and NETAR. Dempsey had worked with the American Red Cross and enjoyed traveling, fishing and hunting in the West and in Alaska. He loved to read, loved living at Watauga Lake for the past 30 years and loved his German Shepherds, “Shane”.

Those left to cherish Dempsey’s legacy and memory include his wife of 64 years, Linda (Snodgrass) Shell; his son, Dempsey Shell Jr and partner Marti Johnson; his brother, Ladd Shell and wife Tessie and their family; his sister, Judy Lyons and her family; a special friend, Kenny Fortner; a special son, Doug Crockett and the Lohse family in Wyoming.

A service to celebrate Dempsey’s life will be held privately at a later date.

Lee married Mae Hoss about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mae (daughter of James Garfield Hoss and Myrtle C. Crumley) was born on 10 Oct 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Dec 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morgan Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Junie Ann Palmer about 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Junie (daughter of Joseph Felix Palmer and Bertha Oaks) was born on 28 Jul 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Nov 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Perkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Levi Holden on 9 Nov 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Levi (son of William Harrison Holden and Josie Ellis) was born on 4 Sep 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Perkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Conley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthene married Brownlow Walter Holtsclaw on 8 Feb 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Brownlow (son of James Holtsclaw and Mary Caroline Julian) was born on 28 Feb 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Verl Shell. Verl (son of Chester Arthur Shell and Dovey Street) was born on 22 Feb 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 2015 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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George was the son of Paul and Lillian (Hoss) Ellis.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 in Alaska.

George graduated from University of Tennessee in 1960 with an engineering degree. He began his career as an industrial engineer in Roanoke, Virginia and eventually moved to High Point, North Carolina.

He lived in High Point for 40 years, and he enjoyed fishing, basket weaving and watching UT sports in his retirement.

The funeral service was conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 14, 2014 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

George married Phyllis Simerly on 26 Dec 1956. Phyllis (daughter of William M. Simerly and Alice Graybeal) was born on 10 Sep 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 6 Sep 2015 in Guilford County, , , North Carolina; 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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Homer Shell, 70, of Elizabethton, entered into rest Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, Ohio.
Mr. Shell was the son of the late Burl and Iva King Shell from Roan Mountain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma "Peach" Shell; brothers, Roy King, Charles Shell and Clyde Shell; sister, Barbara Manring; and son, Kraig Kiser.
Homer was a lifelong resident of Carter County. He was a retired machinist from Alemite Corporation. Before his health deteriorated, he enjoyed farming and tinkering with old cars and trucks.
Homer is survived by five children, Kevin Kiser, Lisa Evans, Kristi Perkins, Daniel Shell and wife Donna Mitchell-Vitoux and Jason Shell and wife Sandy. He leaves to cherish his memory the following grandchildren, Erin Kiser, Emily Kiser, Kolby Evans, Kylee Evans, Alleea Shell, DJ Shell, Eric Vitoux, Elizabeth Vitoux, Kaylen Shell and Jasy Shell. Additionally, he leaves treasured friends, Bud Kent and Roger Weaver, along with caretakers, Beulah "Mutt" Williams and Irene Birkner.
The family will greet guests and share memories from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 9, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with a Celebration of Life to follow at noon with the Rev. Estell Williams and the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Gina Johnson, Anette LeVeau and Robin Montgomery. Committal services will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be chosen from sons, grandsons and family friends. Honorary pallbearers are Benny Colbaugh, Randy Colbaugh, Richard Campbell, Ernie Campbell, Dallas Farmer, Randy Marlowe, Jerry Torbett and Elijah "Pooner" Powell Jr.

Homer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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JOHNSON CITY - Glen Dale Beam, 78, Johnson City passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 in the Ballad Hospice House of Bristol. He was a native of Carter County but had lived in Washington County most of his life. Glen was a son of the late Elzie and Lois McKinney Beam. He worked as a Truck Driver for many years. Glen was a veteran having served his country in the U.S. Marines. He attended East Watauga Avenue Baptist Church.

Glen is survived by a large loving family and friends. Special thanks to his sister and caregiver, Emma Dean Hale and to Mike and Peggy Dickenson for the loving care and support they provided.

Graveside services for Glen will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 29, 2023 in McCarty Cemetery, intersection of McCarty Church Road and 11-E. Rev. Mike Dickenson will officiate and Rev. Jim Chatman will provide special music. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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Donald B. Brown, 89, of Eustis, Fla., passed away December 8, 2018.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Frank and Missouri "Zude" McKinney Brown.
Don was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church. He was a former member and deacon of Zion Baptist Church when Reverend Clifford Smith was Pastor, before moving to Florida.
Don joined the Navy as a young man and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Since moving to Florida, Don joined a camping missions group called Tools for Christ. He helped build churches all over the Eastern United States. Don loved the Lord and felt this was his mission in life. He never met a stranger. He was an active Gideon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Brown.
Don is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dottie Gayheart, and four sons, Chris of Redmond, Wash., Rick, Tim and Greg of Florida. Six grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as seven nieces and nephews also survive. He leaves two brothers, Bill and Larry Brown of Elizabethton, and three sisters, Margaret Jones, Norma Dyer and Creola Miller of Elizabethton.
A memorial service was held at the Pine Lakes Baptist Church which he helped build.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Debra Fay Moody, 62, Johnson City, passed away Monday August 6, 2018 at her residence.

A native of Banner Elk, North Carolina, she had lived in Johnson City most of her life. She was a homemaker. She was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. Debra was preceded in death by her mother: Helen Marie Shell Moody.

Survivors include her son: David Moody, Piney Flats, a daughter: Lucy Moody & her husband Efren Mejia, Johnson City. Five Grandchildren: Daniel, Briana, Ashley, Jose and Damian. Four great grandchildren: Hayden, Arianna, Amia and Zaelyn. Her father: Jim Moody, Johnson City, brothers: Michael Moody, Elk Park, North Carolina and Greg Moody, Johnson City, her sister: Penny Lawson of North Carolina.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Cretsinger officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be: David Moody, Daniel Moody, Efren Mejia, Ruben Jimenez and Joaquin Gordillo.

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ROAN MOUNTAIN — William Frank Holden, 72, Roan Mountain passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 in the Roan Highlands Nursing Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Levi & Grace Winters Holden. He was a farmer & carpenter. He was a member of Morgan Branch Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by an Uncle Frank Winters.
Survivors include several cousins. His very special friend Odell Shell. Also his very special friends and neighbors.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015 in the Perkins Cemetery, Upper Shell Creek with the Rev. John McCoury officiating. Burial will follow the service.
Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Monday will be: Will Hughes, Patrick Guyn, Larry Shell, Richard Winters, Rick Shell, Lonnie Clark, Chad Clark, Eddie Odom, Jim Strickland, Delaney Berry and Danny Black.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Odell Shell and Jack Shoemaker.
Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Monday.

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ELIZABETHTON - Dayton Lynn Simerly, 77, Elizabethton passed away Saturday April 1, 2017 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home. He was born August 4, 1935 in Unicoi County, Tennessee to the late Conley and Mae Miller Simerly. Lynn was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. He was a dedicated Christian and loved the Lord. He was a member of the West Side Christian Church. Lynn was a retired Inspector for the Tennessee Department of Transportation after 41 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years Libby Brooks Simerly. A daughter, Debra Cochran and husband Tim. Two Sons: Terry Simerly and wife Jamie and Robert Lynn Elliott and wife Cindy. Eight Grandchildren: Brooks Cochran, Colton Elliott, Brandon Shatley, Jessica Pritchard, Dustin Simerly, Jeremy Simerly , Terrina Simerly, and Katie Simerly . Several great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews and a special friend: Ken Nidiffer. Four Brothers: Norman Simerly and wife Sheila, Ken Simerly and wife Patty, Rick Simerly and wife Teresa and Ed Simerly and wife Kathy. His brother-in-law: Don Brooks and wife Mary.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Dr. Greg Key officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Grandsons & Nephews. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the excellent care that Lynn received. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Lynn to the West Side Christian Church, 1309 West G Street, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643.

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Buried:
Dewey Murriel Holtsclaw, 85, of Roan Mountain, was peacefully called home on Friday, November 12, following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County and a son of the late Brownlow Walter Holtsclaw and Arthene Mabelle Shell Holtsclaw, Murriel was also preceded in death by the love of his life, wife of 64 years, Ellen Marie Holtsclaw, and beloved daughter, Janet Marie Holtsclaw.
Murriel was born on December 5, 1935 in Elizabethton. After attending Cloudland High School and graduating from the Knoxville Barber College, he practiced as a barber in Clinton, Elizabethton and Roan Mountain for much of his life and into retirement.
He was a proud resident of Roan Mountain, taking great pride in serving his local community with two six-year terms on the Carter County Board of Education as well as 12 years as Constable for Carter County’s second district of Roan Mountain and Tiger Valley.
An avid sportsman, fisher and hunter, he was a member of the High Country Bass Club and Watauga Smallmouth Club, and a successful fly-tier. He loved old westerns, gardening, and hunting and fishing trips with his sons, relatives and friends. He also enjoyed watching Atlanta Braves baseball and rooting for the Tennessee Volunteers, Tennessee Titans and Cloudland Highlanders. Most of all he greatly enjoyed the company of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and close friends.
Murriel was of the Freewill Baptist faith and a former member of the Boundless Love gospel trio.
Along with his parents, wife and daughter, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Tracy Holtsclaw and Leroy Holtsclaw, and three sisters, Faye Largent, Ruby Jean Carnett and Geraldine Edwards.
Survivors include three sons, Ricky Holtsclaw, Michael Holtsclaw and Kenneth Holtsclaw of Roan Mountain; grandchildren, Wes Holtsclaw, Ashlee McKeehan, Carey Lynn Holtsclaw, Sarah Moore (Ryan), and Macala Caraway; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Pike, Sophia Moore, Rhett Moore and Dallas Bell; brother-in-law, Cecil Largent; special friend, Thomas Smith (Natalie); special niece, Candy Harrald; and several other nieces and nephews.
The family will honor the life of Dewey Murriel Holtsclaw on Friday, November 19, at the Holtsclaw Cemetery, 178 Dark Hollow Road in Roan Mountain. A memorial graveside service under the direction of Rev. Randy English with songs provided by Candy Harrald and Sherry Tilson will begin at 11 a.m. Those attending should arrive by 10:45 a.m. Active pallbearers will be Wes Holtsclaw, Ryan Moore, Thomas Smith, Gary Smith, Dale Carnett, Mason Carnett, Cletis Holtsclaw, Lane Holtsclaw and Scott Mays. Honorary pallbearers are Cecil Largent, Rhett Moore, Dallas Bell, Roger Harrald, John Henson, Ed Skeans, George Skeans, Doug Merryman and each of the Constables and Carter County Sheriff’s Department deputies from his time of service in Carter County.