Napolean Bonaparte Phillips

Napolean married Katie Moore about 1877. Katie was born on 24 Feb 1859; died on 5 May 1919 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Moore Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Bertha Blankenship, 77, Jonesboro, died yesterday in Unicoi County Memorial Hospital.

A native of Unicoi County and the widow of Oscar S. Blankenship, she was a member of the United Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two sons; Ray of Johnson City and David Floyd of ALexandria, Va; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Tipton of Chucky, Mrs. Ina Sands of Portsmouth, Va and Mrs. Pauline Willis of Erwin. One brother, Hiram Phillips of Flag Pond; two sisters, Mrs Clara Sparks of Jonesboro and Mrs. Eddie Silvers of Cain River, NC.

Bertha married Oscar Blankenship about 1909 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Oscar (son of Jasper Blankenship and Mary M. "Polly" Runnion) was born on 21 Dec 1887 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Apr 1963 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi 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]

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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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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.