Elizabeth Hensley

Elizabeth married Thomas L. Runnion about 1830 in North Carolina, , , . Thomas was born on 5 Jun 1813 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 12 Dec 1890; was buried in Flag Pond School Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Jasper Blankenship about 1870 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Jasper (son of Presley A. Blankenship and Sarah Banks) was born on 12 Aug 1850 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 1893 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Flag Pond, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Emma Belle Phillips about 1890 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Emma was born on 18 0CT 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Aug 1963 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sams Cemetery 2, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lewis married Laura Elizabeth Lawing about 1895 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Laura was born on 8 Aug 1878 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Apr 1946 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Martins Creek Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Ellen L. Tilson on 29 Nov 1925 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Ellen (daughter of John Squibb Tilson and Margaret Brown) was born in Apr 1885 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died about 1970 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Mister Brigman about 1895. Mister was born about 1875. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar married Bertha Phillips about 1909 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of Napolean Bonaparte Phillips and Katie Moore) was born on 18 Feb 1891 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Apr 1969 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leota married Newberry Rice about 1907 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Newberry (son of John Calvin Rice and Malinda Jane Shelton) was born on 2 Jul 1887; died on 9 Nov 1972 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roscoe married Margaret Lucille South about 1934 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Margaret was born on 8 May 1916; was buried in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Committed suicide by hanging himself at C.C.C. Camp #1473, Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Thomas married Doris Lee Presley about 1948 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Doris (daughter of John Walter Presley and Mary Naomi Franklin) was born on 10 Sep 1936 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 2018 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Clifford H. Willis about 1950 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Clifford (son of David Walter Willis and Hester Elizabeth Taylor) was born on 6 Oct 1927 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jul 1992 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Parley married Edith Pate on 8 Nov 1935 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Edith (daughter of James Milton Pate and Brejettie Mathis) was born on 14 Feb 1916 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Sep 1981 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Mr. Daniel W. Blankenship, age 81, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

Mr. Blankenship was born in Washington County, TN and the son of the late Roscoe & Margaret South Blankenship. He was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Ellen Presnell, Alice Littleton and Bernice Ledford and a brother, Paul Blankenship.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include a sister, Mabel Blankenship Pennington (John), Johnson City; a brother, James Blankenship, Greeneville; brother-in-law, Russell Ledford; several nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 PM, Friday, August 5, 2022, at Washington County Memory Gardens.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Judy Ann Williams was born May 28, 1952 the daughter of Clifford and Pauline Blankenship Willis. She was married to Broyate Royal Willims and had one son Broyate Royal Williams Jr.

Judy was a beautiful, caring and giving lady who was loved by all who knew her. She and her husband attended Roseville Baptist Church until she was no longer able to attend.

Judy had heart and lung problems at an early age. It progressed to where she was scheduled to have a heart and lung transplant at Vanderbilt University by Dr. William (Bill) Frisk in 1988. This was the first heart/lung transplant performed at Vanderbilt. Judy was able to come home and spent time with her family. She cane to visit Katheryn and I on one of her trips home. Judy live about two years after the transplant.

It has been twenty five years and I still think of her quite often. She now has a daughter in law and three grandchildren.

Sadly at the age of 37 God called Judy home where she would never suffer again.

Judy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eugene Rice, age 78, 501 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015, in the Johnson City Medical Center. he was a lifelong resident o f Unicoi County and a son of the late Parley F. and Edith Pate Rice.

Mr. Rice retired in 2004 from Nuclear Fuel Services after forty-five years of employment. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Erwin, Flag Pond Masonic Lodge, a former member of the Erwin Jaycees and a former member of the Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Maria Ellen Rice on January 16, 2011 and a sister, Linda Rice.

Mr. Rice leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of fifty-six years, Pauline B. Rice; three sons, Michael Rice and wife, Gail of Erwin, Marvin Rice and wife, Belinda of St. Louis, MO and Alan Rice of Utah; two brothers, Robert Rice and wife, Martha of Erwin and Ivan Rice of Telford; two sisters, Mary Sue Mashburn and husband, Phillip of Flag Pond and Brenda Bennett and husband, Jerry of Erwin; three grandchildren, Hannah, Chloe and David Rice; several uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins also survive. Dad loved his family, these mountains and the fruits thereof: whether branch lettuce with cornbread in the Spring, blackberry or blueberry cobbler in the Summer and a fresh apple butter biscuit in the Fall; with us, Dad shared them all.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, from 12:30 P. M. to the hour of service at 2:00 P. M. from the First Baptist Church, Erwin. Reverend Macil Duncan and Dr. Ray Sorrells will officiate. Doug Clark will preside over Masonic Rites. Music will be provided by Sherrill Gibson. The deacons of First Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers.

Committal service will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Heidi C. Willis Smith, age 38, Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Erwin.

Heidi was a Manager at Food City. She was a member of Coffee Ridge Baptist Church.

Heidi loved people and she never met a stranger. She was feisty and enjoyed joking around with others, especially with her cousin, Chad. Heidi experienced many exciting adventures during her trips with family and friends. She always loved going to the beach. Heidi never missed an opportunity to shop for clothes, make-up or hair products. She absolutely hated to water flowers! Heidi liked collecting items with pictures of cherries on them. In her spare time, she liked to lounge around and be pampered like a princess.

On December 22, 2018 Heidi had her first date with Michael, who became her husband and the love of her life. She loved Michael and her boys with all her heart.

Heidi was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert R. Foster on January 26, 2019; paternal grandparents, Clifford Sr. and Pauline Willis; special aunt, Judy Williams.

Heidi leaves behind to cherish many special memories of her, husband, Michael Smith; her four boys: Jacob A. Smith, Michael A. Smith, Isaiah J. Smith and Isaac W. Smith; parents, Sherry Foster Gaddy (Roger); paternal grandmother, Frances “Nanny” Foster; father, Clifford Willis, Jr. (Mary); sister, Jessica Swope (Will); nephew and light of “Dee-Dee’s” life, Liam Swope; four aunt’s: Teresa “Teecee” Williams (Bud), Mary Gail Crawford (Jimmy), Carolyn Sparks (Johnny) and Alma Honeycutt; three uncles: Greg Willis (Cindy), Broyate Williams, David Gaddy (Debbie); very close cousins: Chad, Savannah, Wayne, Heather, Chloe, Corbin, Brett, Caleb and many other special cousins also survive.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Phillip Garland and Reverend Joey Murdock will officiate the 6:00 PM service. Eulogy will be delivered by Jessica Swope. Music will be provided by Grayson Riddle, Savannah and Brett Williams. Active pallbearers will be Michael Smith, Jacob Smith, Isaiah Smith, Isaac Smith, Chad Williams, Will Swope, Wayne Powers and Corbin Powers. Honorary pallbearers will be Brett Williams, Liam Swope and Caleb Williams. Committal will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday in the Evergreen Cemetery.