Mary Slimp

Mary married John Bailey about 1824 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1802 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Mary J. (Bailey) about 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1823 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married John Huss Vaught on 26 Dec 1860. John (son of David Vaught and Mary (Vaught)) was born about 1804 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Henry H. Matheson about 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Henry (son of George Matheson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Brown) was born about 1841 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married Jacob Noah Stout on 13 Jan 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jacob (son of Godfrey Daniel Stout and Mary Vaught) was born on 11 Aug 1847 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jan 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Leona Alice Gambill on 28 Dec 1882. Leona (daughter of John Razor Gambill and Louisa Slimp) was born in Feb 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

First burial date was, Mar. 19, 1940, at Lineback Cemetery in Carter County, Tennessee, In 1947, TVA relocated John's grave from Lineback Cemetery, burial plot: 44-2, to Happy Valley Memorial Park Cemetery #13, for construction of Watauga Reservoir.

John married Jodie Matilda Lineback about 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jodie (daughter of Henry Lineback and Charlotte Wilson) was born on 8 Jul 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Sep 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lineback Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, August 14, 1968
John Henry Matheson, age 92, of Neva, (Stout Branch Community) died Friday, 9:30 P.M., in the Carter County Memorial Hospital, Elizabethton, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer. He was the son of the late Henry and Rachael Baily[sic) Matheson. He was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons Barton Matheson, Mountain City; Earl Matheson, Neva; and Claude Matheson, Neva; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Fritts, Neva. 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, 2:00 P.M., from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Clarence Lewis, Rev. Ernest Carrier and Rev. Tom Worley officiating. Burial was in the Stout Cemetery.
Pall-bearers[sic] were Gary Matheson, David Stout, Edwin Matheson, Ray Stout, Joe Shull, Barry Matheson, Harold Fritts and Larry Matheson.
Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.

John married Catharine Almera Stout about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Catharine (daughter of Daniel Stout and Mary J. Holman) was born on 25 Aug 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jun 1956 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lemuel married Laura Emily Sammons on 27 Aug 1893. Laura was born on 17 Nov 1877 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 Jun 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, January 28, 1940
Lifetime Devoted to Church Work Ends As Rev. Stout, Baptist Minister, Dies
Rev. James Stout, 68, for almost a half a century a prominent Baptist minister of Upper East Tennessee, died in a local hospital this morning, following an illness of lengthy duration, although not seriously ill until the past month.
The deceased was a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of this entire section, whose descendants are found scattered in all parts of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Virginia.
Born May 7, 1871 at Berk's Gap, now known as Neva in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Jacob N. and Amanda Stout. Mr. Stout entered the public school at the age of 13 years receiving only a limited education. After his marriage to Miss Ida A. Jones, of Beaver Creek, N.C., he entered Holly Springs College at Butler, now known as Watauga Academy, at the age of 27. He studied hard and was ordained as a minister of the Baptist Church while attending the college.
Active in Building
Possibly the name of 'Builder' should be applied to him, because of his active work in rebuilding old run down churches. His ministerial work extended over a period of approximately 47 years, during which time he held pastorages[sic] in Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan, Washington counties and in Western North Carolina.
One of his chief characteristics was to go into a community and find a closed, dilapidated church. He would immediately set about making plans to remodel same.
It was in the year 1926 when he was chosen pastor of the Cherokee Church at Jonesboro, that he supervised the remodeling of the building where the first association for the churches of Tennessee was held, and where today a monument stands bearing the record.
While remodeling and rebuilding churches was a hobby of his, he never overlooked the fact of rebuilding the soul and hundreds were steered in the right direction by him, often as many as 400 and 500 people being baptized in various communities where he served.
Services Invaluable
In Elizabethton and Carter county, where he has made his home for the past 29 years, his service has been invaluable. He was instrumental in organizing the Second Baptist Church of this city, located just two doors from his late residence at 310 Holly Street, but now housed in a commodious brick structure in the west end of town and known as the Calvary Baptist Church.
It was during his travels from church to church that Rev. Stout discovered the Sinking Creek Baptist Church. Finding that it was the oldest Baptist Church in the state of Tennessee, he set about rebuilding and remodeling and organized a congregation that had been running loose for 33 years. Starting with a nucleus of three old members, he rebuilt the old log house that had stood for more than 100 years, turning it into a modern building and raising the membership to 65 members. Today, that church stands on the Glanzstoff highway as a monument to his efforts.
Funeral Today
Funeral services for Rev. Stout will be held from the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. V. Floyd Starke will be in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. W. R. Rigell of Johnson City. Burial will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
The body will remain in the chapel of the North Funeral Home until 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, when it will be taken to the First Baptist Church to lie in state until time for the funeral.
Active pallbearers will be M. F. Summerlin, Major C. H. White, E. E. Estep, Ben F. Siler, Dr. W. G. Frost, of this city; N. C. Duncan of Erwin.
The honorary pallbearers, who will also serve as the flower bearers will include the deacons of the Baptist Church and ministers of the Watauga Association.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ida A. Stout; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Clemons, Fireco, West Va.; Mrs. H. R. Freeman, Hetzel, West Va.; Mrs. O. D. Rodkey, Birmingham, Ala.; five sons, G. W. Stout, Bristol; B. F. Stout, Beckley, West Va.; James M. Stout, Philadelphia, Pa.; Earl Stout and James Stout, Jr. of Elizabethton; two brothers, Lemuel Stout, Neva; A. G. Stout, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Alice Williams, Vilas, N.C.; also 13 grandchildren.

STOUT, James (Rev.)
"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, January 31, 1940
DEATH OF REV. STOUT DEPLORED CLASS
The Men's Bible Class of the First Baptist Church have very aptly expressed their feeling in the passing of Rev. James Stout, in the foregoing resolutions, in which they comment on the service rendered by Rev. Stout for more than fifty years.
The sad news was brought to the attention of the class of the passing of one of our neighbors, Brother James Stout, on Saturday morning, January 27th, 1940, at the age of 60(sic) years, after a half-century of faithful service for his Master.
There comes to each generation as it were, like beacon lights to the lives with which they come in contact. Our Savior promised us that "I, if I be lifted up, ill draw all men unto me." Through His ministers and consecrated servants he is still drawing men and we who knew him believe that Brother Stout was used of the spirit to draw many to righteousness.
The zeal of Brother Stout, and his passion for those round about him, for one had only to converse with him to observe the trend of his mind towards the ones out of Christ. His was a life "hid with God in Jesus Christ." Service was his watchword and to that end he had sacrificed every earthly desire and every selfish motive. His name was not widely known, but throughout the counties of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina few of our churches failed to feel the effects of his ministry or to love him for his seal in service for his Master. He has left an enduring monument of influence that will be felt for generations.
Brother Stout was ever thinking and planning for that land "that is fairer than day" and by faith he could "see it afar". Brother Stout we believe is now in His presence, redeemed and purified.

Rev. married Ida Adelade Jones about 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of Leander R. Jones and Caroline Julie Blair) was born in Feb 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 17 Mar 1949 in Birmingham, , Jefferson County, Alabama; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married John Cannon Kennedy Ward on 14 Nov 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Daniel Ward and Nancy J. Moreland) was born on 8 Oct 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Dr. William Anderson "Badge" Williams on 31 Dec 1904 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . William (son of William Williams and Anna Willis) was born on 18 Nov 1840 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Feb 1929 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Cove Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin married Daisy Dean Ashley on 13 Aug 1904 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Daisy was born on 22 Sep 1887 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 9 Sep 1930 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin married Letitia Lukensie Howard on 28 Aug 1931 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Letitia was born on 11 Mar 1898 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Jan 1987 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married David Wiley Mink about 1910. David (son of Russell Franklin Mink and Mary Jane Elizabeth "Bettie" Boyd) was born on 15 Sep 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jul 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Charles Clyde Hawkins on 18 Feb 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of John W. Hawkins and Julia Ann Wagner) was born on 31 Jan 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Adda married Robert Hayes Sheffield on 28 Nov 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of John C. Sheffield and Nancy Jane Kinnick) was born on 20 Feb 1872 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

First burial date was, Sept. 1, 1914 at Lineback Cemetery in Carter County, Tennessee, In 1947, TVA relocated Walter's grave from Lineback Cemetery, burial plot: 44-13, to Happy Valley Memorial Park Cemetery #13, for construction of Watauga Reservoir

Inez married James H. McQueen on 1 Oct 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of James Monroe McQueen and Alice Manerva Cook) was born on 27 Jun 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

First burial date was, Sept. 1, 1914 at Lineback Cemetery in Carter County, Tennessee, In 1947, TVA relocated Walter's grave from Lineback Cemetery, burial plot: 44-13, to Happy Valley Memorial Park Cemetery #13, for construction of Watauga Reservoir

Sarah married Robert Fritts about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of George W. Fritts and Nettie Isabelle Lunceford) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Claude Matheson age 98, passed away March 27, 2013, at Lakebridge Health Care Center, Johnson City, TN.

Mr. Matheson was a native and life-long resident of Stout Branch, Neva, Johnson County, TN. Uncle Claude was known as a man of integrity, strength and character; always a gentleman.

Mr. Matheson was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Matheson and Catherine Stout Matheson; wife, Gertrude Butler Matheson; sister, Sallie Matheson Fritts; brothers, Raleigh, infant Paul, Earl and Barton Matheson.

Mr. Matheson was a graduate of Pine Grove School and Johnson County High School and attended East Tennessee State College. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and taught at Oak Grove, Fritts Curve and Rock Springs before entering the United States Army in 1943. He served in the European Theatre of Operations as a medical technician, 1943-1946, at England's 40th General Hospital in World War II. He served with honor and distinction and was awarded the Meritorious Service Award, American Theatre Ribbon, European Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal and Bronze Star Medal with clusters.

Upon his return from service, he taught in the Johnson County Veterans Farm Program for five years.

Mr. Matheson was a life-time member and deacon of Pine Grove Baptist Church, taught Young and Adult Men Sunday School and served as Superintendent. He was a lifetime active member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Mountain City. He was a charter member of the Johnson County Senior Citizens Club and the Johnson County Historical Society.

In addition to serving as a teacher and soldier, he was a life-long farmer of property owned by the Matheson family since before 1850. He retired in 1975 after a career with the United States Department of Agriculture as a field representative serving in Carter, Johnson and Unicoi Counties.

Survivors include nieces: Nancy Tester (Herman), Betty Hilbert (Sammy) and Doris Stout; nephews: Edwin Matheson (Martha) and Barry Matheson (Marcia); great nieces: Linda Carter, Brenda Isham, Lisa Phillips, Amy Boling and Whitney Tiggott; great nephews: Bobby Gentry, Rob Tester, Roland Tester, Jeremy Matheson, Aaron Hilbert and Hunter Matheson; several great great nieces and great great nephews.

Services are scheduled to be held from Pine Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013, with Reverend Michael Garland officiating. Eulogy will be given by Mr. Barry Watson; music by the church choir and Michael Garland.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. before the service.

Military graveside and interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum in Mountain City. The Johnson County Honor Guard will provide military honors. Serving as pallbearers will be Herman Tester, Sammy Hilbert, Terry Matheson, Jeremy Matheson, Richard Watson and John Shull.

Mr. Matheson enjoyed the friendships of residents and staff at Broadmore Senior Living and Lakebridge Health Care Center where he lived for the past six and one half years. The family expresses special appreciation for the excellent care and love provided to Uncle Claude by the staff and administration of Lakebridge and sincere thanks to Pastor Mike's Ministry, Chaplain Mac and Antioch Church Ministry for providing him many spiritual blessings during the last years of his life.

Claude married Lelia Gertrude "Trudy" Butler about 1979 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lelia was born about 1920; died about 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married Howard Robert Milhorn on 26 May 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Howard was born on 14 Mar 1896; died on 9 Oct 1951 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lulu married John Walter Millsap on 26 Nov 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . John (son of Elias Cromwell Millsaps and Mary Roxanna Shoemaker) was born on 27 May 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 22 Sep 1948; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Jewell Vaught Collins, 88, Johnson City, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Jewell was born September 14, 1934, and was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late Alvin C. and Tishia Howard Vaught.

Jewell was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed working in her yard. She was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church in Johnson City, where she served in various capacities over the years.

In addition to her parents Jewell was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie C. Collins.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, David H. Vaught and his wife Trula, and several nieces and nephews.

As per her final wishes, a graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the Mausoleum Chapel of Washington County Memory Gardens with Pastor Pete Tackett, officiating. Active pallbearers will be chosen from family and friends.

Jewell married Fred Claude Collins on 11 Sep 1954 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Fred (son of Valentine Sevier Collins and Jessie F. Forrester) was born on 23 May 1932 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Nov 2017 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kelly married Beulah Mae Arnold on 24 Dec 1930. Beulah (daughter of Wiley Lafette Arnold and Nancy Elizabeth Curry) was born on 3 Jul 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married William Nelson Lethco about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of David M. Lethco and Leah May) was born about 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lucy Milhan - MOUNTAIN CITY
MOUNTAIN CITY - Lucy Mink Perone Milhan, age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born on April 25, 1918, in Johnson County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late David and Margaret Vaught Mink. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Ethel Mink LedBetter and Vada Mink Lethco; and four brothers: Ralph Mink, Kelly Mink, Russell Mink and John Mink. Lucy was a member of the Senior Citizens Club and a member of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Floyd S. Milhan; two daughters: Barbara Bertelin and husband, Tony, of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Joann Owens; one sister, Ella Schipsi and husband, Fred, of Margate, New Jersey; two brothers: David Colonel Mink, of Elizabethton, TN, and Arley Mink, of Mountain City, TN; her beloved grandson, David Bertelin and wife, Debbie; grandchildren: James Owens Jr., Bonnie Owens and Mark Owens; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Dove and Odell Guinn; and many other special friends. Funeral Services for Lucy Mink Perone Milhan will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2006, from the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Lewis, Rev. Rex Johnson and Rev. Shannon Courtner to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church Choir. Graveside Services and Interment will follow from the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Jack Cress, Patrick Mink, Jeff Wilcox, Ed Walker, Mike Trivette and James Brewer. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Hugh Walker, Staff of Mountain City Care Center and Dr. Whitlock.

Lucy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David C. "D.C." Mink, 91, formerly of West F. Street, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.
A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late David W. and Maggie Vaught Mink. He had lived in Elizabethton for several years.
David was employed as an appliance repairman at Free Service for several years. He later was self-employed and was also a farmer. He was a member of Locust Gap Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Mink; three sisters, Ethel Ledbetter, Lucy Milhan and Vada Lethcoe; and four brothers. Ralph, R.V., Kelly and John Mink.
Survivors include a step-son, James L. Miller and wife Linda, Hampton; a step-grandson, Jeffery Miller and wife Kellie, Elizabethton; a step-great-grandson, Colin Miller; a brother, Arley Mink, Mountain City; a sister, Ella Schipsi, Margate City, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.
As per his request, he is to be cremated and no formal services are planned.

Notes:

Arley Boone Mink, age 91, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Watauga Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1928 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late David W. Mink and Margaret Vaught Mink. In addition to his parents, Arley was preceded in death by his first wife Jean Moore Mink and his second wife Edna Mae Lunceford Mink; four sisters and five brothers.

Arley was a member of Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Patrick Mink of Victoria, Australia; and several nieces and nephews. It was Arley's request to be cremated; no visitation or formal service held. His remains will be buried at Shoun's United Methodist Church cemetery.

Notes:

Joseph W. Hawkins, 96, passed away Monday, January 15th at the Mountain City Care and Rehab Center following hip surgery. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Hazel Vaught Hawkins, brothers, Barton and John Hawkins, nephew David Hawkins, wife Elena Garland Hawkins, 1995, and Ruth Brooks Hawkins, 2012.

He is survived by his son Jody and wife Diane, nephew Doug Hawkins and wife Ann of Mountain City, sister in law Wynell Hawkins, two step daughters, Jeannie Countiss, Mountain City, and Joy Crane and husband Steve of Blountville. He also has ten grandchildren and special grandboys, Rowen and William.

Joe was a Johnson County Commissioner for 20 years, Johnson County Farm Bureau 20 years, TN Farm Bureau State Director 18 years, Vice president TN Farm Bureau for three years and TN Farm Bureau President for nine years.

Joseph was a dairy farmer partnered with his brother Barton. He served on the U.S. Agriculture Burley Tobacco Committee. Joe was a 32nd degree member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge 243 F and AM. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Services will be Friday, January 19th. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with funeral services beginning at 2:00 officiated by Rev. Jim Norman. Graveside service and burial will follow at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Those wishing to visit may do so at the church or at the home 740 Crackers Neck Road. Pall bearers are Dennis Tester, Doug Hawkins, Blake Atwood, Kevin Birchfield, Jamie Roberts, Wayne Ward, Bob Stanberry and Desi Ward. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Notes:

Barton Allen Hawkins, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
He was born on March 9, 1925, to the late Clyde and Hazel Vaught Hawkins. In addition to his parents, Barton was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Sue Hawkins; and a brother, Johnny Hawkins.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wynell Pardue Hawkins; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Ann Hawkins; brother, Joe Hawkins; granddaughter, Kisha Wilson; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends.
Barton was a 1944 Graduate of Johnson County High School. Following high school, Barton enlisted in the United States Army, where he honorably served during World War II.
Following his military career, Barton returned to farming. He was a graduate of the Graham School Cattlemen in Garrett, Kansas; served 12 years as Southeast Division Director of Dairymen, Inc.; served 14 years as Director of American Dairy Association of Tennessee; served 14 years as Director of Food and Nutrition Council of the Appalachian; Former President of the Tennessee Milk Producers Federation; served 4 years as the Director of the National Dairy Council; Delegate to the National Milk Producers Federation.
Barton was a member of the 94th and 95th Tennessee General Assemblies; served 16 years as Director of Soil and Water Conservation of Johnson County; Delegate to the 1970 Tennessee Constitution Convention representing the 4th Legislative District; served 4 years as a Member of the Private Industry Council of Tennessee and Tennessee State Representative from 1985-1988.
Barton was a 32nd Degree Mason and Knight Commander of the Court of Honor; Scottish Rite and Jericho Shriner.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013, at the Mountain City Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Private Inurnment will be held later.

Clarence married Glenita M. Blankenship on 19 Oct 1935 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Glenita was born on 6 Jul 1917 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 May 1990 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte married Kermit Edsel Pearson about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kermit (son of Grover Clyde Pearson and Hattie Mary Anna Eggers) was born on 17 Aug 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Nov 1998 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - R.H. Milhorn, Jr., Johnson City, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Hermitage Health Center, Elizabethton, following a brief illness.

R.H. was born in the community of Neva, in Johnson County, and at an early age moved with his family to Butler, where he lived until entering the military.

He was the second of eight sons born to the late Robert Howard Milhorn, Sr. and Hattie Belle Stout Milhorn.

R.H. attended the former Watauga Acadamy then Steed College, where he received a diploma in bookkeeping.

He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1940-44, achieving the rank of Second Lieutenant.

Upon his discharge from the Army, R.H. move to Johnson City, where he owned and operated Milhorn Grocery Store for more than forty years.

He was an active member of University Parkway Baptist Church, and enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and gardening.

In addition to his parents, R.H. was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Ruth Pearson Milhorn, in 1994, a daughter-in-law, Vanessa Milhorn, and four brothers, Paul, Herbert, James and Harold Milhorn.

He is survived by a son, Robert Ray "Bob" Milhorn; two grandsons, Jamie Milhorn and Eddie Milhorn; 5 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Wylie Milhorn, Tom Milhorn, Bill Milhorn; several nieces and nephews.

The graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the Mausoleum Chapel of Washington County Memory Gardens, with Rev. Scott Thompson, officiating.

Notes:

Buried:
JOHNSON CITY - Wylie Fitzhugh Milhorn, age 96, of Johnson City, TN passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Johnson County, TN to the late Robert H. Milhorn and Hattie Stout Milhorn. Wylie was a WWII Veteran for the United States Army. He later retired with the TN Department of Transportation as an Engineer Technician. Wylie was a member of First Christian Church, Johnson City, TN. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, making handmade baskets and staying very active.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pansy Fair Milhorn; three brothers, R.H. Milhorn, James S. Milhorn and Harold Milhorn. Those left to cherish his memory include his two brothers, Tommy J. Milhorn and Bill Milhorn, of Elizabethton; special nieces, Jean Slemp, Louise Carter, Shirley Pipper, Valencia Keisler (great-niece); nieces and nephews, Bobby Milhorn, Kathy Griffis, Janie Hughes, Tommy Milhorn, Jr., Jimmy Milhorn, Angela Milhorn, Linda Milhorn, Lisa Jo. Pierce and several great nieces and great-nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Wylie Fitzhugh Milhorn will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Mr. Mike Imboden officiating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. prior to the service on Tuesday.

The graveside service and committal will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Johnson City. Military Honors will be accorded by the VFW Post 2108 Honor Guard. Active Pallbearers will be selected by family and friends.

Wylie married Pansy Fair on 6 Mar 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pansy (daughter of Norman H. Fair and Etta Mae Roe) was born on 15 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 2007 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
ELIZABETHTON - Billy Joe Milhorn, age 91, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 27, 2021 from the residence of his daughter in Kingsport, Tennessee. Billy Joe was born in Butler, Tennessee to the late Robert Howard Milhorn and Hattie Bell Stout Milhorn. In addition to his parents, Billy Joe was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertie Ruth Grindstaff Milhorn in April 1996; and six brothers, Herbert Milhorn, Paul Milhorn, Jim Milhorn, Harold Milhorn, R. H. Milhorn, Jr., and Wylie Milhorn.
Billy Joe retired after 37 years of service as a machine tool operator at Raytheon Missile Systems Division of Bristol. He was a United States Air Force veteran having served in the Korean War. Mr. Milhorn was 22 when he volunteered to serve in the Air Force on October 3, 1951. After completing basic training in San Antonio, Texas and supply training in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he arrived at Dhahran Air Force Base, Saudi Arabia, in time for Christmas in 1951, where he was stationed for the next four years.
Billy Joe was a faithful member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church for 58 years, serving in various roles over the years. He served as a Sunday School teacher, a trustee, on the house and grounds committee, attended the Watauga Baptist Association meetings, and one of his most loved services for his church was serving as Sunday School Director for 35 years. The church presented him with a plaque in August for his devotion to his work for his church by naming him Dungan Chapel Baptist Church Sunday School Superintendent Emeritus. Billy Joe attended Watauga Academy of Old Butler and was a graduate of Hampton High School Class of 1950. Billy Joe was also a 60 year member of Roan Creek Masonic Lodge #679 F& AM. He was also a member of the Jericho Shrine Temple and the Elizabethton Shrine Band for over 50 years. His work with the Shriners was one of his great services to his community. He always loved to participate in the local parades, Shrine paper sales and the annual Jericho Shrine Circus. He also accompanied several other Shrine members in transporting children to the Shriners Hospital in Greeneville, South Carolina in his early years as a Shriner.
Another organization that was most dear to his heart was his affiliation with the Watauga Academy Alumni Association and the Butler Museum. Billy Joe served on the Board of Directors and was Vice President of Watauga Academy Alumni Association until his death. He was instrumental in the creation and organization of the Butler Museum which continues to preserve the history and culture of the people of Old Butler where Billy Joe was born and from where his many other families had to move for the flooding of the town to build the Watauga Dam in 1942. Billy Joe was presented a Lifetime Achievement award for his devotion to preserving the history of Old Butler.
Those left to cherish Billy Joe’s many wonderful memories include one daughter, Lisa (Phil) Pierce of Kingsport; two grandchildren, Blake Pierce of Johnson City and Drew Pierce of Kingsport; a brother, Tom (Lois) Milhorn of Elizabethton; two special sisters-in-law, Lois Carver and Virginia Grindstaff both of Elizabethton; a special great niece, Jaclyn Wilson of Elizabethton; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Billy Joe Milhorn will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 31, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Eric Heaton and Pastor Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Dale Williams. Masonic services will be provided by the Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Friday.
The graveside service will follow in the Ensor Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Milhorn Jr., Jimmy Milhorn, Javy Taylor, Dallas Williams, Chris Wilson, Arlie Vaughn, Tom Oxendine and David Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Southerland, Richard Peters, Davey Collins, Brad Asher, Denny Bishop, Mike Pendergrast and Brian Leedham.

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pearle Millsap Madgett, age 93, Elizabethton, died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. She was a native of Washington County, VA and a daughter of the late John Walter and Lula Ward Millsap. Mrs. Madgett moved to Elizabethton in 1943. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Elizabethton. She was a homemaker and had worked as a licensed LPN.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Madgett was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bernard Madgett, Feb. 20, 1985, one son, Bill Madgett and three brothers, Earle, Clyde and Carl Millsap.
Survivors are three daughters and sons-in-law, Nanette and Dale Harmon, Richmond, VA, Charlene and Steve Williams, Fairfield Glades, TN, Patricia and Wade Carnley, Graham, NC, one son and daughter-in-law, Robert "Bob" and Jean Madgett, Elizabethton, eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Alice Melvin, Bluff City and Ella Grace and James Carlyle, Bristol, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service for Mrs. Madgett will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, March 5 in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Brent Seals officiating. Music will be under the direction of John Bunn.
The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6 in Weaver Cemetery, Bristol.

Pearl married Charles B. Madgett on 8 Sep 1934 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . Charles was born about 1904; died about 1985; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sarah Alice Bright, age 91, of Rural Retreat, VA and formerly of Mountain City, TN passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016. She was born in Butler, TN on July 16, 1935 the daughter of the late William Nelson Letcho, Sr. and Vada Elaine Mink Lethco. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband Otis Mitchell Bright and a granddaughter Misty Bright.

She is survived by her children, Carol Bright Shepherd of Butler, TN Kathy Bright and Brian Williams of Delphos, OH, Robert Mitchell Bright of Mountain City, TN; brothers and sisters, David Lethco, Lucy Sisco, Buena "Sis" Lethco all of Mountain City, Betty Burris, Ben Lethco both of Rural Retreat, Dewanda Lee of Roan Mountain City, TN, Bud Lethco, Bill Lethco both of Wytheville, VA, Jim Lethco of Faiso, NC, Bob Lethco of Goldsboro, NC; 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, son-in-law and caregiver, Donald Buck of Rural Retreat; brother-in-law, Matt Moody of Michigan; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday, October 15, 2016 from Sunset Memorial Park in Mountain City, TN with Pastor Jonathan Hamman officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON - Carolyn Louise Sheffield Pleasant of Elizabethton went to her heavenly home Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Born in Carter County Tennessee, she was wife of Thomas Wayne Pleasant of Elizabethton, and the daughter of the late Clarence V Sheffield, and Glenita Blankenship Sheffield. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by a very special grandmother Mrs. Addie Sheffield, and two siblings Herbert and Earnestine Sheffield.

As an avid pianist, Carolyn played for several tent revivals in Carter County. She served as a church pianist for several churches over the course of her life from Colorado Springs to the Carolinas.

Carolyn enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, entertaining, and making music with her friends. She loved spending time with her family, and especially her precious grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of 55 years, Carolyn is survived by her children, Deborah Anne Pleasant, Elizabethton, TN; Daniel Thomas Pleasant and wife Callan, of Waynesville, NC; two granddaughters Layken Hope Pleasant, and Londyn Hila Pleasant both of Waynesville, NC; two brothers Clarence and Gary Sheffield, along with several friends and family.

A celebration of life; officiated by Pastor Randy Johnson, and Pastor Mark Potter will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church in Elizabethton, TN. Friends will be received at the church one hour prior to service. Graveside Service and Interment will be at Mountain Home National Cemetery, (Historic Section) Johnson City, TN on Wednesday May 18, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday and at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday are Mark Pleasant, Bobby Joe Oliver, Joe Tolliver, Jerry Warrner, Tony Jones, and Mike White. Honorary Pallbearers are Bo Campbell, Claude Duncan, along with her Church Family.

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Patricia (Patti) Madgett Carnley, 70, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Pearle Millsap Madgett. She was a native of Elizabethton Tenn., a member of First Baptist Church, a graduate of Elizabethton High School, Class of 1970, and a proud member of the Betsy Band. She attended ETSU and Fayetteville Technical Community College. Patti, along with her husband, Wade, managed several storage warehouses in the North Carolina area. Patti is survived by a son, Eric Whited, daughter-in-law, Donamari D’Andrea of Charlotte, N.C.; two step-grandchildren, Douglas and Kyen; two sisters, Nanette Harmon, Richmond, Va., and Charlene (Suzy) Williams, Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; and a sister-in-law, Jean Madgett, Elizabethton. Also, several nephews, nieces and cousins have been blessed by Patti. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Carnley; Willie Whited (father of her son); two brothers, Bob Madgett and Bill Madgett; and two brothers-in-law, Rev. Dale Harmon and Steve Williams. We would like to thank Patti’s friends at Sage Highland Creek, Charlotte, N.C., The Neuro ICU and Harris Hospice at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center for the loving care during her final week. A graveside service, with Rev. Ray Amos Sr. officiating, will be held at Weaver Cemetery, 132 Peoples Road, Bristol, Tenn., on Saturday, May 6, at 2 p.m. for family and friends of Patti.

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]