Jeremiah "Jerry" Hughes

Jeremiah married Elmyra R. "Myra" Hughes about 1830 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Elmyra (daughter of Evan C. Hughes and Mary "Polly" Odom) was born on 31 Jan 1813 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died about 1890 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Hughes Memorial Park, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Benjamin Pritchard about 1850 in North Carolina, , , . Benjamin (son of Cynthia Pritchard) was born on 1 Jan 1824 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Jan 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married William McKinney on 3 May 1854 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, . William (son of Reuben McKinney and Sarah Ledford) was born about 1831 in , , North Carolina, ; died about 1865 in , , North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Young on 5 Jul 1866 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Mary was born about 1850 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 29 Mar 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Esther married Wilson Lafayette Burleson about 1867 in North Carolina, , , . Wilson (son of William M. Burleson and Hannah A. Poore) was born on 9 Apr 1846 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 25 Jan 1930 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeremiah married Easter E. Street on 7 Mar 1874 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Easter was born on 15 Feb 1860 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Feb 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Evan married Laura Buchanan about 1881 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Laura was born about 1862 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 Sep 1931 in Stark County, , , Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wilson Lafayette Burleson. Wilson (son of William M. Burleson and Hannah A. Poore) was born on 9 Apr 1846 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 25 Jan 1930 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Wilson Lafayette Burleson on 5 Oct 1874 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Wilson (son of William M. Burleson and Hannah A. Poore) was born on 9 Apr 1846 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 25 Jan 1930 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeremiah married Dianah Osborne about 1882. Dianah (daughter of David Osborne and Lucretia Jane Hopson) was born on 25 Jul 1864 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 10 Oct 1966 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Knight Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eldridge married Elizabeth Ura Biddix on 22 Dec 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Elizabeth was born on 16 Apr 1871 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 21 Jun 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Granville married Flossie Mae Davis on 10 Jul 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Flossie was born on 3 Apr 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 1 Jan 1991 in Guilford County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lottie married Moses E. Thomas on 8 Apr 1905 in Wise County, , , Virginia. Moses was born on 11 Sep 1882 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Apr 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joel married Roberta Young on 10 Jun 1910 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Roberta (daughter of Jesse Dawson Young and Polly Vandalia Burleson) was born on 16 Aug 1894 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Apr 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Ruth Swann about 1910. Ruth was born about 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Liddia married Marion Cicero Knight on 28 Aug 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Marion was born on 28 May 1888 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died in Jan 1972 in Skagit County, , , Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Missouri married Wesley "Wess" Jones on 25 Dec 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Wesley was born about 1896 in North Carolina, , , ; died after 1940 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Gentleman. Unknown was born about 1890 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myra married Samuel Lee Heaton, Jr. about 1910 in North Carolina, , , . Samuel was born on 28 Nov 1885 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 14 Oct 1969 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Pine Grove Umc Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Oscar M. Burleson about 1924 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Oscar was born about 1892 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1982 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Stella Shell on 2 Jan 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stella (daughter of Daniel B. Shell and Lorraine Missouri Clark) was born on 28 Dec 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cicero Samuel Elliott. Cicero (son of William Jackson Elliott and Nancy Lewis) was born on 18 Jul 1883 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 16 Jan 1961 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Mildred Rennie Hopson on 6 Mar 1915 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Mildred (daughter of Clayton Charles Hopson and Martha Bell Dishman) was born on 30 May 1901 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Dec 1973 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married William Shell about 1918. William (son of Daniel B. Shell and Lorraine Missouri Clark) was born on 13 Apr 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fletcher married Sallie Myrtle McKinney on 17 Dec 1928 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Sallie (daughter of Jeff McKinney and Melinda C. Cook) was born on 23 Jul 1907 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 24 Feb 1966 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Georgia Freeman on 14 Sep 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Georgia was born on 24 Jan 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Polly married James Pritchard on 25 Jan 1916 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. James was born on 25 Dec 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Faire married Frank Howard Arwood on 27 Jan 1927 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of John Thomas Arwood and Molly Landers) was born on 12 Aug 1877 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 21 May 1956 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Billy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Floyd married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Evan married Laura Buchanan about 1881 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Laura was born about 1862 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 14 Sep 1931 in Stark County, , , Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jack Pritchard, 99, of York, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at his home in York on October 22nd.
Jack was born in 1922 at Minneapolis, North Carolina the son of Joel and Roberta Pritchard.
Jack is survived by his daughters, Roberta Tripp (Don), Cathy Richards (Steve); sons, Michael (Peggy), Tim (Gwen), Jim (Kim); 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, and brother Joe Pritchard.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; parents, Joel and Roberta Pritchard; daughter, Laurie; sisters, Jannie and Daley; and brothers, Maynard, Edward, Claude, Evain, and Jessie.
He served in the US Navy during WWII stationed in Guam (1944-46), He again served in the US Navy during The Korean War (1950-52). Jack was extremely proud of his service to his country and would most often be seen wearing his US Navy caps engaging new friends in conversation.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in York, PA.
A Funeral Mass was offered at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Rd, East York, PA 17402 on Monday November 1st with visitation in the church narthex from 10:00 -11:00 AM. Jack was laid to rest at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, 250 Chestnut Hill Rd, York, PA 17402.

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Jannie Roberta Pritchard Carter, 97, passed from this life and into the arms of her Savior on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Jannie is survived by sons, Lynn Carter (Susan) of Banner Elk, and Joel Carter (Kim) of Belmont, NC; grandchildren, Grant Carter (Beth) of Boise, Idaho, Ryan Carter of Minneapolis, Nicole Carter Arnold (Steve) of High Point, NC; three great-grandchildren, Clarice, Alex, and Nate Arnold of High Point; brothers, Jack Pritchard of York, Pa., and Joe Pritchard of Leesburg, Fla.; and two sisters-in-law and special friends, Christine Miller and Cleo Bertini.

Jannie was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Alvin; her mother, Roberta, and father, Joel Pritchard; her brothers Maynard, Claude, Edward, Evain, and Jessie, and her sister, Daley Pritchard; and her daughter-in-law Margie Ollis Carter.


She was born one of nine children to Joel and Roberta Pritchard of Minneapolis, NC, on May 30, 1924. After the death of her mother, Jannie was the only surviving daughter and took tender care of her brothers and father. She was known for her excellent cooking, her hospitality, and her servant’s heart.

She graduated from Cranberry High School in 1941, where she served on the journalism team for the school newspaper. She met her husband, Alvin Marcus Carter, while he was visiting his aunt Lucille Lewis in Minneapolis. Jannie and Alvin married in 1943, and the joy of her heart was raising her two sons, Lynn and Joel.

In addition to being a loving mother and dedicated homemaker, Jannie worked at the Newland Knitting Mill and at Baxter, Inc., in North Cove, NC, for 30 years. She was a lifelong member of Minneapolis Baptist Church where she sang alto in the choir. Although she lost her only sister at a young age, she was blessed in marriage with six adoring sisters-in-law who doted on her and were her steadfast friends.

She will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to the Lord, her meek and gentle spirit, her active prayer life, and her singing and humming of hymns while working happily in her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, at Minneapolis Baptist Church with Pastor Clifford Phillips officiating.

The family will receive visitors from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., before the funeral service.

A graveside service at Minneapolis cemetery will follow.

Janie married Alvin Marcus Carter on 4 May 1943 in McDowell County, , , North Carolina. Alvin (son of Gulford Albert Carter and Sallie Bailey) was born on 17 Sep 1919 in Davie County, , , North Carolina; died on 18 May 1979 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Minneapolis Methodist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vessie Jones Freeman, age 99, of Newland, NC passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, NC.

She was born on June 15, 1920 in Avery County, a daughter of Wesley Jones and Missouri Burleson Jones.

Vessie was a member of Powdermill Baptist Church, where she was a former church secretary, and had sang with church quartets. She enjoyed flower gardening and cooking, especially her famous chocolate pies. Her later years were spent reading her Bible and praying for others.

Although she was a home-body, she loved visitors. She had a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her and enjoyed her family, but her greatest love was the Lord and her church. She was always looking for the Lord to return.


She was preceded in death by her Father: Wesley Jones; Mother: Missouri Jones; her Husband: Calvin John Freeman; two Sisters: Nelle Helen Ollis and Maxine Gertrude Brown; and a Son-In-Law: Christopher Nolan Henley.

Vessie leaves behind to cherish her memory her Daughter: Gerry Henley; a Grandson: Chris Henley; and a Granddaughter: Monica Kritz (Rev. Jason), all of Spruce Pine; a Niece: Brenda Turbyfill (Melvin); and two Great-Nephews: Bob and Sherrill Turbyfill, all of Newland.

Funeral services and burial for Vessie Jones Freeman will be private.

Vessie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Spruce Pine, N.C. - Sam Lester Heaton Jr., 85, of Avery County, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008, following a long illness.

He was the son of the late Samuel L. Heaton Sr. and Myra Burleson Heaton.

Sam worked for Harris Mining Company for 41 years, becoming Plant Superintendent. He proudly served as Sunday School Superintendent at Pine Grove United Methodist Church for 10 years. Sam loved to work in his garden and yard, enjoying the beauties of spring.

Among those welcoming Sam into heaven were his parents; brother, Wilson Heaton; his only daughter, and son-in-law, Truda Myra Heaton Murchison and Dan S. Murchison.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, one week, and two days, Wilma Greene Heaton; only granddaughter, Samantha Page Murchison, of Winston-Salem; sisters, Lottie Ollis and Anna Lee Baird. of Spruce Pine; eight nieces; two nephews; and a host of beloved friends and family.

The family will receive friends at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Grove UMC. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. The interment will follow at the Pine Grove Cemetery.

Pastors Ken Anderson, John Duvall, and Paul Davenport will officiate. Sam's nephews and great-nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to recognize the men of Pine Grove and Dr. Jim Thompson as honorary pallbearers.

Sam was a devoted husband, loving father, special Pappy, dear uncle, and true friend. He will be missed and loved forever.

Samuel married Wilma Greene on 4 Apr 1943 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Wilma (daughter of Thomas Jefferson Greene and Gertrude Rhyne) was born about 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 13 Sep 2018 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Pine Grove Umc Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lottie Heaton Ollis, age 95, of Spruce Pine, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine.

Born on Aug. 1, 1924, in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Myra Burleson Heaton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her Husband: Ted Ollis, who passed away in 1996. Also preceding her in death were her Brothers: Wilson Heaton and wife, Rose, and Sam Heaton and wife, Wilma; her Sister: Anna Lee Baird and husband, Glenn; and her Son-in-law: Robert Taylor.

Lottie was a member of the Pine Grove United Methodist Church. She loved her grandchildren and taking care of them. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, camping and riding motorcycles. She was a collector of salt & pepper shakers. She also enjoyed attending concerts and listening to country music artist George Jones, and indulging in one of her great pleasures, Reese's Cups.

Left to cherish her memories are her Son: Ted Ollis of Bakersville; her Daughters: Denise Pittman and husband, George of Spruce Pine and Linda Taylor of Spruce Pine; her Grandchildren: Bob Taylor and wife, Victoria, Dan Taylor and wife, Meredith, Chase Pittman and wife, Ashely, and Teddianne Ollis Broadbent and husband, Jared, all of Spruce Pine; her Great grandchildren: Zach Taylor, Hannah Hoilman-Montgomery, Ted H. Broadbent, and Riley Broadbent, all of Spruce Pine; and her Great great grandchild: Landon Montgomery of Spruce Pine.

The funeral service for Lottie Ollis was held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Pine Grove United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Howard officiating. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends was held from 1 p.m. to the service hour on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the church. Interment will be in the Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Lottie married Ted Townsend Ollis about 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Ted (son of Jonathon Wilburn Ollis and Lucy Ann Huskins) was born on 6 Nov 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 25 Sep 1996 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Pine Grove Umc Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Anna Lee Heaton Baird, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 11th, 2018, at the Brian Center. Anna was born in Spruce Pine on Aug. 2, 1926, to Sam and Myra Burleson Heaton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Baird; two brothers: Sam Heaton (Spruce Pine) and Wilson Heaton (Virginia Beach) a son-in-law, Howard Henline (Spruce Pine). She was also preceded in death by her in-laws: Rose Heaton and Ted Ollis as well as a niece, Truda Murchison.

She is survived and will be greatly missed by her daughters: Glenda Pittman and her husband, Butch, of Newland and Barbara Henline of Spruce Pine. She leaves behind five grandchildren: Laura Lee Pittman of Morganton, Bruce Pittman and wife, Tracy, of Linville, David Pittman and wife, April, of Newland, Gregg Henline and wife, Lisa, of Spruce Pine and Dianne House of Lexington, S.C. She also leaves behind nine great-grandchildren: Michael Pittman, Bryce Pittman, Cara Van der Bauwede and husband, Franck, Ellie and Caitlin Pittman, Christopher Henline and wife, Kylie, Amber Henline, Brad House, Jason House and wife, Cherie and two great, great-granddaughters: Olivia House and Caroline Van der Bauwede. She is also survived by her precious sister, Lottie Ollis and sister-in-law, Wilma Heaton. Several nieces and nephews also survive and include Linda Taylor, who was more like a daughter to her.

Anna was a member of Pine Grove and Mt. Zion United Methodist Churches. Sunday was her favorite day of the week because it was church day. She wrote poetry, even winning prizes and having a poem published. She wrote and sang songs, played the guitar and loved to crochet. She made bedspreads, angels and even made dresses to resemble outfits worn in her favorite movie "Gone With The Wind."

She was completely blind as a little girl for two years, then legally blind until the Lions Club paid for her to have a cornea transplant at Baptist Hospital when she was in her 50's. She was thrilled to see patterns on her wall paper and lips move on T.V. shows. Her favorite thing to do was ride and look at the mountains since she could never get her driver's license. She would always say, "It's a beautiful day," even if it was pouring the rain. She appreciated her sight so much, it made it so much sadder to see her lose that sight again in an accident when she was 88. She was able to take several trips with her husband, Glenn, and other family members, including an airplane flight. She was proud to achieve her GED while her daughter, Glenda, taught classes for it. She had quit high school in 11th grade because losing the two years when she was blind put her behind others in age. She was an inspiration for many (taking several into her home to care for). She will now know "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be," her favorite song, and join her beloved husband, Glenn.

A celebration of her life was held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, in Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Linda Taylor and Rev. John Howard officiated. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

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]

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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]

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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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Clarence E. "Mac" McKinney, 89, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Clarence was born in Roan Mountain, Tenn., to the late Garfield and Georgia Freeman McKinney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Harrison McKinney; a son, Ronnie Dean Crowe; and a brother, Jeff McKinney.
Clarence retired from the General Motors Company and was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He was an active member of the Carter County Hunting and Fishing Association and loved to make hammer dulcimers and mountain dulcimers. In fact, in his lifetime he had made thousands of dulcimers.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Keith McKinney and wife Barbara of Omaha, Neb.; a grandchild, Roan McKinney of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Dale McKinney and Ralph McKinney, both of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; and two sisters, Jessie Shell of Overland Park, Kan., and Sue Thompson of Johnson City, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Clarence E. "Mac" McKinney will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Clarence married Elsie Harrison about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elsie (daughter of William Henry Harrison and Mary Jane Wilson) was born on 30 Mar 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 May 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobert married Oline Ann McKinney on 28 Oct 1939 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Oline (daughter of Samuel Greenberry McKinney and Ella Harrell) was born on 11 Oct 1919 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Oct 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
CARTER COUNTY - JP Pritchard, age 87, of Carter County, Tennessee was peacefully called home from his residence on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.
A native of Carter County, JP was the son of the late James “Jim” Pritchard and Polly Hughes Pritchard. In addition to his parents, JP was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Pritchard; three sisters, Bonnie Patterson, Carlee Delillo and Doshie Pritchard; six brothers, Robert Prichard, Nathan Pritchard, Hobart Pritchard, Gaines Pritchard, Eugene Pritchard and Benny Pritchard.
Survivors left to cherish his memories include his daughter, Debi Lee, son in law, Ron Lee and several nieces and nephews.
JP loved old westerns, hunting and fishing with friends and his nephew. He retired from Local #538 Welding and Pipefitting and was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean War.
The family would like to extend with great appreciation, a heartfelt thank you to Pepper Mowell, Monica Smith and Teresa Turner for their wonderful love and care.
A private family service will be conducted.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Linda Thomas Whittington, 80 of Elk Park, N.C., departed this life unexpectedly at her home on Monday, October 18, 2021.
Born January 16, 1941 in Banner Elk, NC to the late Floyd "Shorty" Thomas and Irene Turbyfill Thomas. Linda grew up in Cranberry and attended the Cranberry high school where she and her sister were cheerleaders.
Linda was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a sister, Kathi Gray; a twin sister, Sandra Ollis; and one brother, Robert Thomas.
Linda was a member of Elk Park Christian Church. She enjoyed being at home and spending time with her family.
Survivors include husband, Charles "Chuck" Whittington and son; Tim of the home; one daughter, Beth (Mike) Wagstaff, Winston Salem, NC; sons, Mark (Meesie) Harris, Greg (Diann) Harris of Elk Park; Eddie (Melissa) Harris, Johnson City, TN; step son, Don (Mary) Whittington, of Oklahoma; six grandchildren and one great grandson. Many friends and relatives also survive.
Services for Linda Thomas Whittington will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Elk Park Christian Church, with Rev. DeWayne Sabisch officiating.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the church. Interment will follow in the Cranberry Cemetery.

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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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Samuel “Terry” Pritchard passed away peacefully on November 7, 2021 at the age of 76. Terry was a native of Roan Mountain, Tenn., and was the son of Hobert and Oline Pritchard. He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed his family the most. He also loved gardening and was known in the Crabtree community for his amazing gardens and the best tasting tomatoes. He had a passion for Cloudland football as well and kept up with every game. He was a kid at heart who was always pulling pranks and telling stories. He loved making people laugh and his family will hold each prank and story in their hearts.
Terry served in the United States Army 17th Cavalry Regiment during the Vietnam War from April 1966 – March 1969. For his service he was awarded 2 Bronze Stars and Combat Infantry Badge. He was very proud to have served his country.
He was preceded in passing by his father and mother; his son, Jon Pritchard; a sister, Gail Burleson; and two nephews.
Left to cherish him is his two daughters and their husbands, Ericka and LTC Shawn Dillingham and Elisha and Richard Sheppard; four grandsons, Eli and Joshua Dillingham, Stanton and Isaiah Sheppard; his brother and wife, Rod and Lisa Pritchard; and a sister, Carolyn Tipton; as well as nieces and nephew whom he loved dearly.
The family would like to thank Kindred at Home and Hospice of the Blueridge for caring for Terry while at home. They would also like to thank Waters of the Roan and Caris Healthcare for the care and love they showed him as well.
A graveside service to honor the life of Samuel “Terry” Pritchard will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, November 15, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery, New Annex – 215 Heroes Drive, Mountain Home, Tenn., with Pastor Richard Sheppard II (son-in-law) officiating. Active pallbearers will be Victor Burleson, Julian Burleson, Ryan Tipton, LTC Shawn Dillingham, Johnny Angel and Ryan Sheppard. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Eli and Joshua Dillingham, Stanton and Isaiah Sheppard.

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