Carl Walsh

Carl married Ollie Furchess on 15 Jan 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ollie was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby Louise Eller, age 89, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on January 7, 1929 to the late Carl and Ollie Furches Walsh. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband Devon Eller, daughter, Sandra Kay Eller Proffitt, son-in-law, Willis Walker, sisters, Virgie Stout and Lonita Owens, brothers, Frank Walsh and Richard Walsh and grandsons, Richard Proffitt and David Mullis.

Louise was a gifted seamstress and worked for many years at various companies. She enjoyed working word search puzzle books and jig saw puzzles. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. Louise was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and charter member of Calvary's Ladies Circle. She loved her church and church family and was always involved in various church activities.

Those left to cherish her memories include her children, Betty Jo Icenhour and husband Delmer, Jean Walker, Tommy Eller and wife Nancy and Danny Eller and wife Carolyn, sisters, Janet Martin and husband Bob and Georgia Shomate Pardue, brothers, James Walsh and wife Laverne and Orville Walsh and wife Susie, grandchildren, Andrea Johnson (Billy), Eric Walker (Christy), Kevin Icenhour (Amanda), Michael Icenhour (Jennifer), J. Paul Eller (Trish), Richard Eller (Amanda), Chelsea Matheson, Jadie Matheson (Kimberly), Chequita Meade, Kevin Mullis, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, special caregiver, great granddaughter, McKayla Walker and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the Calvary Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 8:00 p.m. with her grandson, Pastor Michael Icenhour and Pastor Steven Spencer and Pastor Chuck Morefield officiating. Special music will be provided by the Calvary Baptist Church Choir and great granddaughter, Taylor Walker. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2018 at the Phillippi Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons.

Ruby married Devon Eller on 2 Aug 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Devon was born on 28 Oct 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Nov 2008 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Georgia Marie Shomate, age 88, of Mountain City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born October 19, 1933 to the late Carl Walsh and Ollie Furches Walsh. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Shomate; son, Jesse Robert Shomate; sister, Virgie Stout, Louise Eller, Lonetta Owens; brothers, Richard Walsh and Frank Walsh.

Georgia liked to read her bible and loved going to church. She took care of others and loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking and sitting on the porch.

She was a member of Berea Baptist Church and later attended Calvary Baptist Church.

Georgia is survived by daughters, Dixie Widener and Diana Wagner; sons, David Shomate, Rick Shomate(Sheila) and Bill Shomate(Joyce); sisters, Janet Martin(Bob) of Ashland ,OH; brothers, Orville Walsh(Suzy) of Grundy, VA and James Walsh of Mountain City, TN; several grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great- great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The graveside service and burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 5,2022 at the Rainbow Cemetery with Pastor Steven Spencer and Pastor Sam Icenhour to officiate. Pallbearers will be Ari Halberg, Chad Shomate, Mark Miller, Tommy Eller, Danny Eller, and JC Walsh

Georgia married Spencer Edgar Shomate on 14 Mar 1951 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Spencer (son of James Roby Shomate and Clyde Flora Hudgenus) was born on 27 May 1929 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Nov 1981 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David Shomate age 66, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday evening, December 16, 2022 at his home. He was born February 20, 1956 in Ashland, Ohio to the late Spencer Shomate and Georgia Walsh Shomate. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Shomate and nephew, Daniel Shomate.

David was always on the go. He enjoyed talking to his friends and his uncle who was like his brother. David loved his grandkids very much. He was passionate about TN sports and NASCAR and enjoyed playing golf with his son.

Those left to cherish his memories included his daughter, Misty Lundell (Brandon); son, Chad Shomate (Jordan); sisters, Dixie Widener and Diane McGlamery (Lawrence); brothers, Rick Shomate (Sheila) and Bill Shomate (Joyce); grandchildren, Chloe Shomate, Haley Buzard, and Tyler Lundell; great grandchild, Kingsten Buzard; special nieces, Emily Shupe, Madison Wagner, Tanieka Halberg, Chastity Miller, Kelly Martin, and Sherri Cook; uncle, Arville Walsh; several nieces and nephews.