Lavisa Sizemore

Lavisa married Emmett Wiles Sisemore about 1877 in North Carolina, , , . Emmett was born on 31 Aug 1856 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Apr 1934 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Niagra married Aaron Barnett about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Aaron (son of Swinfield B. Barnett and Jane Hughes) was born in Mar 1878 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died in Apr 1934; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Wilma A. Adams on 20 Aug 1925 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Wilma was born about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Maude Jarrett on 14 Apr 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude (daughter of Uriah Jarret and Lytha Miller) was born on 28 Oct 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Jul 1995; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Nola Barnette Sams, 91, Elizabethton, passed from this life unexpectedly on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. Born March 17, 1929 in Johnson City, TN. to the late George and Wilma Adams Barnette, she married the love of her life, Fred Sams, Jr. in 1949 and lived in Elizabethton since that time. Fred preceded her in death in 1983 and she lived independently until the day of her death. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Pansy Brown, and a half-brother, Lawrence Honeycutt.

Survivors include a daughter, Dathia Reynolds and son-in-law: Scott. Sisters include: LaVerne Gouge, Elizabethton, Selma Vicars, Johnson City and a brother, Ralph Barnette, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive and a special brother-in-law: Robert Sams.

In addition to being an immaculate homemaker, she had worked as a substitute teacher, daycare worker and hostess at Chick-Fil-A.

Nola was the oldest active member of Borderview Christian Church where she was a member of the Adult Choir for over 60 years, taught Sunday School, VBS, Nursery leader, fellowship team, beautification team, Secret Sisters, and a life-long member of the Kum-Join US Sunday School Class.

No visitation is planned per her wishes and a graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Colbaugh Cemetery with Mr. Scott Fisher, Minister officiating. The eulogy will be given by her son-in-law: Scott Reynolds. Pallbearers will be Elders and Deacons of Borderview Christian Church. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family.

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Ralph Edward Barnette, 87, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Lakebridge Health Care Center in Johnson City, Tenn. He was born in Johnson City to the late George W. and Wilma Adams Barnette.
Ralph enjoyed a good card game and golfing.
Ralph Barnette served his country honorably and faithfully in the United States Air Force (1951), the United States National Guard (1952-1955), the United States Navy (1955-1957), and the United States Army (1958-1971). He served during the Korean and Vietnam wars and honorably retired from military service.
Ralph was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lee Greene Barnette; two sisters, Nola Sams and Pansy Brown; and three children, Jeffrey Wayne Barnette, Brian Scott Barnette and Gary Todd Barnette.
Survivors include three children, George Edward Barnette (Misty), Michael Lynn Barnette (Amy) and Justin Andrew Sobel; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Laverne Barnette Gouge and Selma Barnette Vicars; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.

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JONESBOROUGH - Dallas Barnett, 82, Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord, Friday May 14, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a native of Roan Mountain and was a son of the late Wiley Paul Barnett and Maude Jarrett Barnett. Dallas retired from Appalachian Bible Company and had worked for Smith-Higgins Company for many years. He was a veteran having served his country in the U.S. Army. Dallas was a member of Grace Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margie Francis and Shirley Barnett; four brothers, Brown, Bob, Ted and Dee Barnett; also a half-brother, Junior Morton.

Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy Reece Barnett; four children, Tammy Lones and husband, Michael of Jonesborough, Angela Haren and husband, Brad of Johnson City, Dallas Chadwick Barnett and Jessica Loveday of Sevierville and Phillip Barnett of Jonesborough; a sister, Jean McGee of Johnson City; a sister-in-law, Nancy Barnett of Telford; brothers-in-law, David Reece and wife, Marion, Timothy Reece and wife, Diana, Daniel Reece and wife, Rebecca; sister-in-law, Becky McNeese and husband, Jerry; seven grandchildren, Kelsey Gage and husband, Ryan, Emily Wolfe and husband, Jay, Alex Nelson and wife, Jodie, Kathleen Nelson all of Iowa and Mollie Haren and Dustin Simms of Johnson City, Ashley Haren, Billy Haren and wife, Sarah; nine-teen great-grandchildren, Aeden, Kieran, Preston, Bentley, Jayla, Hunter, Devin, Logan, Paisley, Jordan, Jarrod, Bella, Andon, Mia, Savannah, Blakely, Jacob, Oliver and Landon; special friend, Fred Eades and wife, Judy; many other special dear family, friends, church family and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Dallas will be conducted at 7:00 PM Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Grace Freewill Baptist Church, 2110 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City with Pastor Curtis Hurt officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held 11:00 AM Friday in the McCarty Cemetery, Telford with Rev. David Foster officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.