Joseph M. Tipton

Joseph married Catharine Julia Honeycutt about 1837 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Catharine was born about 1819 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married Elijah Greenberry Ledford about 1865 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Elijah was born about 1847 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aaron married Hester Ann Johnson on 8 Dec 1878 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Hester was born on 4 Sep 1861 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jun 1942 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tipton Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Samuel Martin Wheelock on 13 Jun 1908 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Samuel was born on 27 Apr 1876 in , , Tennessee, ; died about 1954 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Green married Martha Hennie Hurt about 1915 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 7 Dec 1899 in McDowell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Dec 1957 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Nancy Barnett about 1905 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Nancy was born on 30 Apr 1889 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 18 Jan 1975 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McInturff Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Sally Cleao Putnam about 1915 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Sally was born on 7 Jan 1898; died on 27 Jun 1978 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McInturff Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Juanita Georgia Rosenbaum about 1946 in , , Tennessee, . Juanita (daughter of Vernie Geneva Rosenbaum) was born on 15 Jan 1933 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Apr 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth Stoots, 95, went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning, December 24, 2021, with family at her side.
Ruth was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was born to the late Green Berry Ledford and Mattie Hurt Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Stoots, who passed away in 1986; three brothers, Leon, GB, and Roy Lee Ledford; two sisters, Irene Ledford Harrell and Erma Sue Ledford Hicks; son-in-law, Barry Triplett, and daughter-in-law, Tammie Stoots.
Ruth was a very special lady. She received the Lord as her Savior as a young girl and was known for her loving, kind, sweet spirit. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She was a homemaker most of her life and was the best Mama anyone could ever have, loved dearly by her whole family.
Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Tyonnia Stoots Triplett, Ricky Stoots, Terry Stoots Beckman and husband, Dave; six grandchildren, Billy Triplett (Rachael), Lesli Triplett Miller, Elizabeth Triplett Presnell (Stephen), Steven Stoots (Mandy), Shannon Beckman (Debbie), and Amber Beckman Street (Brad); fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express thanks to Ashley, Paula, Shirley, and Devan with Amedysis Hospice for their loving care for Ruth during her illness.
The family of Ruth Stoots will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Tetrick Funeral Services, in Johnson City. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Brian Nulf officiating. The graveside committal service will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Billy Triplett, Steven Stoots, Shannon Beckman, Alex Beckman, Nolan Street and Brad Street. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Beckman and Stephen Presnell.

Willie married Gilmon Tildon McInturff about 1936 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Gilmon (son of James W. McInturff and Mattie Joanna Henson) was born on 14 Oct 1909 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Aug 1982 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McInturff Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tempie married Clifton Donald McInturff about 1942 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Clifton (son of James W. McInturff and Mattie Joanna Henson) was born on 15 Jul 1922 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 2001 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McInturff Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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UNICOI - Pansy McNabb, age 97, of Unicoi, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at The Waters of Johnson City. A native of Unicoi, Pansy is a daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison and Salley (Putman) Tipton. She was a faithful member of Marbleton Free Will Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and making quilts, was an avid walker and loved her dogs. In addition to her parents, Pansy is preceded in death by her husband, William B. McNabb, Daughter and son-in-law Joan and Harlan Clark, grandson, Tony Clark, 2 brothers and 5 sisters.

Pansy McNabb leaves behind to cherish her memory: Children: Harold McNabb and wife, Ruth,

Brenda McNabb Barnett, Gary McNabb and wife, Mary Lynn, Deborah Miles and husband, Terry;

Grandchildren: Angel Clark Dixon, Lisa McNabb Jones, Chuck McNabb, Ben McNabb, Eric Bradford, Sarah Barnett, Mark McNabb, Shawn McNabb, Rebecca Jenkins, Rachel Hull, Derek Hess, Aminda Miles, Matthew Miles; Several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; Siblings: Beulah Bryant, Hazel Carver, Bea Bryant.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice and The Waters of Johnson City for their loving care.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Pansy McNabb in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1, at Marbleton Free Will Baptist Church. Reverend Tim Broyles will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 pm and will continue until service time on Wednesday. A graveside committal service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in McInturff-Barnett Cemetery in the Marbleton community of Unicoi. Reverend Sam Ferguson will officiate the committal service. Those who wish to attend the graveside, should meet at McInturff-Barnett Cemetery by 12:50 pm on Thursday. Serving as pallbearers will be Ben McNabb, Chuck McNabb, Matthew Miles, Mark McNabb, Shawn McNabb, Brandon Dixon and Tyler Dixon.

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UNICOI - Beulah Frances Tipton Bryant, age 93, Unicoi, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Wednesday, May 03, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi and daughter of the late Ben and Sally Puttman Tipton.

Beulah loved the Lord with all her heart, and she was a lifelong member of Marbleton Freewill Baptist Church. She loved attending church, praying, and reading her Bible. Beulah retired from Thomas Industries. After her retirement, she was a Cook at Maple Grove Restaurant for twenty years.

Beulah enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening, and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Bryant; two grandsons: Chad Vance and Luc Vance; two sons-in-law: Keith Booth and Jerry Vance; two brothers and six sisters.

Beulah leaves behind to cherish many special memories, her five children: Wanda Vance, Sharon Gardner (Roger), Teresa Thomas, Connie Booth, and Rick McInturff (Angie), all of Unicoi; two sisters: Hazel Carver and Beatrice Bryant (Harvey), all of Unicoi; six grandchildren: Tara Higgins (Scott), Ryan Cradick (LeAnn), Amy Hensley (Donnie), Brandy Brinkley (Nathan), Justin Booth (Dasha), and Cody McInturff; seventeen great-grandchildren: Hunter, Shian, Maddie, Noah, Kynlee, Dylan, Logan, Colt, Bailey, Haylee, Hayden, Addie, Piper, Ben, Dawson, Landon and Riley; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 07, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Broyles will officiate Beulah’s 2:00 p.m. funeral service. Interment will follow in McInturff Cemetery. Family will serve as pallbearers.

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Ralph “Richard” McKinley Tipton, age 76, of Unicoi, went to be with his loving Savior on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, after a hard fought battle with Covid-19.

A native of Unicoi County, Mr. Tipton is a son of the late Benjamin “Ben” Tipton and the late Sally (Puttman) Tipton.

Ralph was a lifelong member of Marbleton Free Will Baptist Church where he formally served as a Deacon. He was a wonderful and caring father, grandfather, and was very loved by his family and friends. His 6 grandkids were his pride and joy. He enjoyed going to all the soccer, baseball and basketball games. He was their biggest fan. Ralph owned and operated Division Texaco in Johnson City and later retired from Eastman Chemical Company. He had a passion for restoring and collecting old cars. In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his son Ralph “Ralphie” McKinley Tipton Jr.; brother Fred Tipton; sisters: Mildred Tipton, Willie McInturff, Charlotte Tipton, Tempie McInturff, and Hassie Hensley.

Ralph “Richard” Tipton leaves behind to cherish his memory:
Daughters: Lori Colinger and husband, Jason,
Kelly Thompson and husband, Darren;
Grandchildren: Landon Colinger,
Kinley Thompson,
Daven Thompson,
Noah Colinger,
Sophie Colinger,
Kylee Thompson;
Sisters: Beatrice Bryant and husband, Harvey,
Beulah Bryant,
Hazel Carver and husband, Doug,
Pansy McNabb;
Sister-in-law: Eula Tipton;
Mother of his children: Janice Gilbert;
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Ralph “Richard” McKinley Tipton in a graveside service to be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 23, 2021 in McInturff Cemetery, Unicoi, TN. Reverend Kenneth Grindstaff and Reverend Tim Broyles will officiate. Those attending should meet at McInturff Cemetery by 9:50 AM on Saturday for the service. Active pallbearers will be Darren Thompson, Jason Colinger, Joe Ray , Greg Tipton, Gary McNabb, and Timmy McCurry. Honorary pallbearers are Landon Colinger, Harvey Bryant and Hobie Hyder.

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JOHNSON CITY - Mr. Gary Tyrus Wheelock, 74, of Johnson City, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Lakebridge Skilled Nursing Center.

Gary was a resident of Johnson City most of his life. He was the son of the late Alfred and Juanita Rosenbaum Wheelock.

After school, Gary was a soldier in the Vietnam war where he received numerous medals. He received Sharpshooter ranking in the Army. After his time in the service was complete, he was a man of many talents doing work in construction, welding, pipefitting, gunsmith and mechanics. Gary built a custom home for his family completely by himself in Bakersville, NC. He retired from Bosch as a Journeyman pipefitter.

Gary’s interests include guns, building, riding his motorcycle, playing the bass guitar, and his church activities. He was a devout Christian and performed many roles in the church: member, deacon, and preacher. He also had a passion for baseball that he got from his father. He built the Buladean, NC community baseball field and coached for several years. He was also one of the builders of Wetlands water park in Jonesborough, TN.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by one brother, Ross Wheelock.

Survivors include his wife of twenty years, Brenda Young Wheelock; two sisters, Coy Blevins and Donna Aston and her husband Gerry, and two brothers, Roscoe Wheelock and Arlin(Merlin) Wheelock and his wife Serena; four daughters, Shawn Kerree Harvey and her husband Vaughn, Tekii Boren and her husband Chris, Anna Campbell and Christena Young; four grandchildren, Tyler Young, Ben Wheelock, Nicole Wheelock and Sarah Boren; several nieces and nephews; Steve Blevins, Scott Blevins, Marty Dowell, Nina Dowell-Williams, Chase Beauregard, Dillion Beauregard, Cheyanne Smith and Arlin Wheelock.

The family of Mr. Gary Tyrus Wheelock will have a military honors funeral service at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, in Johnson City, TN at 1 PM, January 13, 2023. The family will be meeting at the cemetery at 12:50 PM. The Veterans Honor Guard DAV #39 will accord military honors.