George W. Scott

George married Anna Cole about 1836 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Jessee Cole and Celia Brown) was born on 16 Aug 1814 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Aug 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married William Melvin Berry about 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William was born in May 1836 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married James J. Wright about 1876. James (son of Moses Wright, son of Moses Wright and Liddie Cole) was born on 24 Oct 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Newton Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zachary married Margaret McQueen about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Oliver Riston "Rice" McQueen and Elizabeth Blevins) was born on 22 May 1846 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Woods Scott Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Margaret E. Richardson about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born on 8 Nov 1849 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 4 Jul 1941 in Spotsylvania County, , , Virginia; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, , Fredericksburg, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married David McQueen about 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Oliver Riston "Rice" McQueen and Elizabeth Blevins) was born on 29 Dec 1850 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jan 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McQueen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married John Benjamin Floyd Blevins on 13 Dec 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of William L. Blevins and Nancy (Blevins)) was born in May 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosanna married George Washington Cole on 15 Feb 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Sampson Cole and Nancy Carmaletta Price) was born on 18 Dec 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Jetta S. "Jettie" Reedy about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jetta was born about 1889 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1977 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allen married Girdie Belle McEwen on 11 Aug 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Girdie (daughter of Hiram Alexander McEwen and Mary Safronia Allen) was born in Dec 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1977 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shady Valley, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Deborah married John Henry Cress about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Samuel D. Cress and Eliza Louise Pafford) was born on 3 Feb 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cornelius married Annie Jane Montgomery about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Annie was born on 22 Mar 1876 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died about 1965 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in McQueen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willis married Hattie E. Blevins on 25 Aug 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hattie (daughter of Berryman B. "Barry" Blevins and Aley R. Kazar Hutchison) was born on 6 Nov 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1985 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McQueen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ira married Nelia E. Pleasant on 4 May 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nelia (daughter of William Henry Pleasant and Martha L. Howard) was born about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Biner married Albert Eli Cretsinger on 5 Sep 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Albert (son of William Biggs Cretsinger and Susannah Collins) was born on 8 Jun 1879 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Apr 1959 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Mary Sammons on 4 Oct 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Jesse Sammons and Sally Adams) was born on 15 Oct 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Oct 1955 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Lora Evelyn Shuffield on 27 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lora (daughter of Landon Shuffield and Martha (Shuffield)) was born about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Eva Ann Norris on 19 Mar 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eva (daughter of Washington Franklin Norris and Sarah Lorena Johnson) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ira married Bessie Orlena Hyder on 24 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie (daughter of Charles Hampton Hyder and Elizabeth "Ettie" Nave) was born in Nov 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 1981. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marcia married Donnely Clayman Rominger on 10 Sep 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Donnely was born on 15 May 1893 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; died on 18 Aug 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BARRY, ALVIN Y. SHADY VALLEY, TN -- Alvin Y. Barry, 78, of 2579 Highway 133, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. He was a native of Shady Valley and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He had worked for the TVA for several years before becoming a minister. He ministered in several Church of Christ churches in the area. He was a member of the Crandull Church of Christ in Shady Valley. He is survived by his wife, Sue Barry; one daughter, Linda Miller of West Jefferson, NC; one son, Tony Barry of Shady Valley; one sister, Georgia Bentley of Shady Valley; one brother, R.C. Barry of Bristol, TN.; four grandchildren, Anthony, Greg, Matt and Kerry; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Milton Mathers, Mr. Will Johnson and Mr. Mark Miller, ministers, officiating. Burial will follow in Blevins Cemetery, Shady Valley. Pallbearers will be Olan Bentley, Harry Bentley, Bill Manuel, Dennis Honaker, Ed Seals, Roger Blevins and Steve Hicks. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to the family. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Monday prior to the funeral service at Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus, VA, or at any time at the residence.

Alvin married Sue Mae Blevins about 1945. Sue (daughter of Isaac Clemens "Ike" Blevins and Gertrude Mae "Gertie" Long) was born about 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Nov 2003; was buried in McQueen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bristol Herald Courier Tuesday, September 23, 2014 12:00 am
Letha Sluder
Letha Sluder, 99, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday September 21, 2014, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Ms. Sluder was born on January 17, 1915, in Shady to the late Allen "Jim" Wright and Gerdie McEwen Wright.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Sluder who passed away in 2005 and was also preceded by three sons, Herbert, Cline, and Curtis Sluder; and three brothers, Kyle, Preston, and Haynes J.J. Wright; TWO sisters, Retha Morley and Lena Ruth Douglas; and grandchildren, Tim Sluder, and Michelle Sluder.
She was a former member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church where she was former president of the W.M.U. and was a current Member of the Victory Chapel Baptist Church of Shady Valley. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. She was a homemaker and had at one time worked in the Shady Mountain Orchards.
Survivors include two sons, Alton Sluder and wife, Shirley, Shady Valley, Tenn., and Kenneth Sluder and wife, Eula, Shady Valley, Tenn.; one sister, Ruby Testerman, Vinton, Va.; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Letha Sluder will be conducted on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at 7 p.m. from the Charles B. Hux Chapel of the Hux Lipford Funeral Home with the Rev. Eddie Porter to officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Pall bearers will be Kenny Sluder, David Sluder, Mark Reed, Blake Grindstaff, Jake Sluder, Daniel Morley, Mike Testerman and Dennis Testerman. Honorary pallbearers will be Emery Blevins, Kenneth Blevins, Wendy Eades, Richard, Tom and Ralph Rosazza, and Kelly Deel.
Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday September 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. from the Shady Valley Memorial Gardens. Everyone is asked to assemble at 10:45 a.m.
Flowers are appreciated or for those who wish memorials may be made to the Victory Chapel Baptist Church, 1059 Orchard Road, Shady Valley, Tennessee.

Letha married Otis Clyde Sluder about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Otis (son of Amos Lillard Sluder and Abigail "Abbie" Greer) was born on 27 Nov 1907 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 May 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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VINTON, VA — Ruby Chloe Wright Testerman, 95, of Vinton, Virginia, completed her earthly journey on Monday, February 29, 2016, in Roanoke, Virginia.

She was living self-reliantly until the onset of a sudden illness in December of 2015. She was born in Shady Valley, Tennessee, on May 17, 1920, the next to last of seven children, to Girdie Belle McEwen Wright and Allen Jesse Wright, on the farm that has been in the family since 1789. Ruby Testerman's calling to care for others has been lived out as a mother and as a nurse on three continents, including Africa, in addition to Europe and North America. Ruby served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army Nurse Corps in Swindon, England during World War II, attending to soldiers wounded in The Battle of the Bulge.

Ruby completed registered nursing training at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. She continued her education at both the Medical College of Virginia and the University of Virginia. From 1954-1987, she worked competently and compassionately as a public health nurse with the Roanoke County Health Department. In her retirement years, she traveled far and wide, as well as donating much volunteer time to church and charitable organizations, making new friends along the way.

She was the last surviving of the seven children. Her siblings were: Kyle Wright, Walter Preston Wright, Retha Morley McKee, Lena Ruth Douglas, Letha Sluder and Haynes Wright.

She was one of a long line of strong matriarchs. To know Ruby was to know her mother and her Grandmother McEwen. Her mind for details suited her to being the family genealogist, oral historian and storyteller. She was married for 23 years to Virgil Lee Testerman (d. January 2, 1972).

Survivors include Michael Lee Testerman and family friend Miriam Daughtry of Richmond, Virginia; and Dennis Eugene Testerman and wife Paula Meador Testerman of Concord, North Carolina. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Eva Testerman and Chrysteen Wright, as well as numerous cousins, nephews and nieces, with whom she has maintained extensive personal ties.

Family visitation will be held at Oakey's Funeral Services-Vinton, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.

A celebration of Ruby's life will be held on Friday, March 4 at 11 a.m., at Vinton Baptist Church, where she was an active member for 62 years.

Family visitation will also be held at Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Ave., Mountain City, TN from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, March 4. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, in Shady Valley, Tennessee at the old Gentry Cemetery (Shady Valley Memorial Gardens) on US 421.

Luther married Bessie Mable "Bess" Friddles about 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bessie (daughter of James Blaine Friddles and Dora Nevada Heck) was born on 7 May 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Apr 1996 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Grace Hazel Johnson on 9 Sep 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Grace was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Ambrose Blevins about 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ambrose (son of Berryman B. "Barry" Blevins and Aley R. Kazar Hutchison) was born on 22 Aug 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 1984 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Clarence E. McQueen, 96, 1838 Highway 133, Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away Thursday morning at the Mountain City Health Care. He was a native of Shady Valley, a son of the late Cornelius and Anna Montgomery McQueen. He was a member of the Methodist Church, a member of the Masonic Lodge and was former owner of McQueen Tile and Flooring in Hazard, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by a son, Buddy Gene McQueen, a daughter, Douglas Louise Chiles.

Survivors include one sister, Gienna Trent, Kingsport, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and interment were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from the McQueen Cemetery in Shady Valley, Tennessee with Jim Hutchinson officiating.

Chester married Mona M. Blevins about 1936 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mona (daughter of Isaac Clemens "Ike" Blevins and Gertrude Mae "Gertie" Long) was born on 30 Aug 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BLEVINS, Pauline, 82, Formally of Shady Valley, TN, October 18, 1998. Native of Shady Valley, TN, daughter of the late C.W. and Annie McQueen. Preceded in death by husband Blane Blevins. Survivors include brother, Edgar McQueen, Shady Valley, TN and sisters, Viola Blevins, Shady Valley, TN, Wilcie Fleenor, Blountville, TN; Glenna Trent, Kingsport, TN. Burial: Eden Cemetery, Crescent City, Florida.

Pauline married Blane Blevins about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Blane (son of Isaac Clemens "Ike" Blevins and Gertrude Mae "Gertie" Long) was born on 23 Jul 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Nov 1992 in Putnam County, , , Florida; was buried in Eden Cemetery, , Putnam County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CLEO M. CALLAHAN Cleo M. Callahan, 80, 1550 Hwy 133, Shady Valley, passed away at her residence Sunday, May 14, 2000 She was a native of Johnson County, a daughter of the late Willis and Hattie Blevins McQueen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. "Pat" Callahan, who died in 1969, also by a sister, Walsa Eller. She was a former employee of Blue Ridge Shoe Company, president of the Shady Valley Home Demonstration Club and a member of the Shady Valley Church of Christ. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Callahan Honaker, Shady Valley, Tennessee; two brothers, Raleigh McQueen, Atlanta, Georgia; Reford McQueen, Shady Valley, Tennessee; two sisters, Lois Walker, Shady Valley, Tennessee; Okie Greer, Johnson City, Tennessee; two grandsons, Aaron Honaker and Joshua Honaker, both of the home; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. from the Shady Valley Church of Christ with James A. Sherman and Dr. Tom Peek officiating. Graveside services were conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. from the McQueen Cemetery, Shady Valley. Pallbearers were Tony Barry, David Walker, Randy McQueen, Richard Blevins, Randy Hutchinson, Doug Roark, Jack Blevins, Olan Bentley and Doug Walker. Percy-Hux Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Cleo married Thomas P. Callahan about 1940. Thomas was born about 1916; died about 1969 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Raleigh Howard McQueen, Sr., 82, Lt. Col., USAF Retired, died Monday, Jan 13, 2003 at his residence, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Shady Valley, Tennessee, and was retired from the US Air Force with over 22 years of active duty service. He then went to work for Chatham County, retiring in 1978. He was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Beverly Young McQueen, Savannah; son and daughter in law, Raleigh Howard McQueen, Jr., & Jean DeMatteo-McQueen of Baltimore, MD; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara M. Lariscy & Michael Lariscy of Savannah; two grandchildren, Erin Lariscy & Steven Lariscy of Savannah; a brother and sister-in-law, Reford & Cleota McQueen of Shady Valley, TN; two sisters and brother-in-law, Lois Walker of Shady Valley, TN; and Okle & Joe Greer of Johnson City, TN; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p. m. Wednesday at the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home -Hodgson Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services: 11:00 a. m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home - Hodgson Memorial Chapel. Burial: With full military honors in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.

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SHADY VALLEY - Reford Elmo McQueen, age 96, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 06, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center.

He was born on August 16, 1922 in Shady Valley to the late Willis and Hattie Blevins McQueen. In addition to his parents, Reford was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Cleota McQueen in 2015; sisters; Walsa Eller, Cleo Callahan and Okle Greer; and brother, Raleigh McQueen.

Reford was a United States Army Veteran having honorably served during World War II. He was a Sargent in the 701st Tank Battalion, serving under General Bradley. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Like most men of his generation, Reford grew up farming. He loved to farm and be outdoors. At age 16, Reford served in CCC camps in Washington. He was also a former employee of TDOT. Before losing his vision, Reford loved to read and cut wood. He was a true family man who worked hard to provide for his family, who he loved spending time with.

He was a member of Crandull Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish his memories include his son, Randy McQueen and wife Marty; sister, Lois McQueen Walker; grandson, Ryan McQueen and wife Joanna; great grandchildren, Eliza Mae McQueen and Eleanor Claire McQueen; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Crandull Church of Christ. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Tracy Dugger officiating. Singing will be directed by Mr. Elwood Cretsinger. Graveside service and interment with military honors conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the McQueen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clay Walker, Randy McQueen, Jack Blevins, Ryan McQueen, Jimmie Walker and Dennis Honaker. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Eller and Virgil Cretsinger.

Reford married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Okle married Joe F. Greer about 1950. Joe was born about 1926; died after 2006. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. — Cmdr. William J. Blevins, age 89, of Satellite Beach, FL, died on June 7, 2011, at Holmes Regional Medical Center.

He was a native of Doeville, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Ira William Blevins and Nelia Pleasant Blevins.

He was preceded in death by his loving and faithful wife, Will Nell "Billie" Blevins, in 1995; four brothers, Dr. Sells Blevins, Dr. Justin Cline Blevins, Dr. Carson Blevins and Dr. Raymond Dean Blevins, all of Johnson City, Tennessee.

Cmdr. Blevins was a graduate of Johnson County High School, Mountain City, Tenn., and Georgia Tech University with a degree in Engineering.

He entered the US Navy and was a veteran of WWII, as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars. He worked for NASA while stationed at Patrick Air Force Base and served with honor and distinction at the Pentagon with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He took a position in the US State Department with the Agency for International Development (USAID) and lived and worked in countries such as Kenya, Uganda and Brazil from 1967-1971.

He is survived by a daughter, Angela Yvonne Bretton, of Melbourne; a son, Dr. Michael William Blevins, of Satellite Beach; and a granddaughter, Melanie Weaver, of Hamdan, Connecticut. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary B. Murray, of Vero Beach, FL, and Wanda Vee B. Dugger and husband, Delmas, of Johnson City, Tennessee. Relatives include several nieces and nephews and a very special caretaker, Victoria "Princess Vicki" Kupec.

William was a member of Oceanside Community Church in Satellite Beach and read his Bible daily. He will forever be remembered as a kind and loving soul and will be truly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

There will be a visitation from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Florida Memorial Funeral Home followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 10 a.m.

Entombment will follow at Florida Memorial Gardens.

Lacey married Josie May Garland on 10 Nov 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Josie (daughter of Robert M. Garland and Lula Blevins) was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1979 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Maude Louisa Caudill about 1934 in Fayette County, , , West Virginia. Maude was born on 15 Apr 1909 in Raleigh County, , , West Virginia; died on 9 Oct 1995 in Okeechobee County, , , Florida; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married Gladys Marie Hunt about 1939 in Wyoming County, , , West Virginia. Gladys was born on 13 Aug 1922 in Wyoming County, , , West Virginia; died on 11 Jan 2001 in Wyoming County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, , Raleigh County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ervin married Ethel Blevins on 19 Mar 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ethel (daughter of Stanley Blevins and Arline Elissa Blevins) was born on 29 Sep 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 May 2005 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Acra married Mabel Audra Garland on 10 Mar 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mabel (daughter of Riley Drydon Garland and Florence Foster) was born on 10 Sep 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Oct 2014 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bernice married Irvin Lewis Broyles about 1936 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Irvin (son of James Monroe Broyles and Nina Rhea) was born on 25 Jun 1915 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Dec 1946 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Staff Sergeant Harry Russell Blevins, Service Number 33518502, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, United States Army. Taken Prisoner by the German Army 24 January 1944 in Italy during the Naples-Foggia Unit Campaign, held at Stalag 3-B, Furstenberg, Germany.

Harry married Ina Belle Broyles on 14 May 1942 in Newport News, , , Virginia. Ina (daughter of James Monroe Broyles and Nina Rhea) was born on 26 Feb 1923 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 May 2002; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary "Christine" Blevins, lovingly known as "Teenie," died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the age of 93, at her residence in Johnson City, Tennessee.

A native of Jonesborough, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Sammons Blevins.

She was a member of the Locust Street Church of Christ for over 80 years. She taught Sunday School for many years and she is fondly remembered by many of her students.

Christine was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Alpha Pi chapter, for over 60 years. Her membership in ESA gave her many "sisters" whose friendships resulted in many activities and trips to conventions.

After graduating from Jonesborough High School, she attended Johnson City Business College for a year and then began what would be her career for over 60 years. She started her career with the Skipworth family in the moving business, then worked for office furniture stores for over 40 years, and lastly, she was a store manager for Budget Office Furniture until her retirement in 2003. The time she spent working in the public afforded her friendships and relationships with many people which she cherished.

Christine's greatest accomplishment was being the "dad" to her sister's children when their father passed away at an early age. She loved these children as her own and moved her personal happiness to the background. Donald, Douglas, David, and Diann loved her in return as their "Dad" and later, their second mother. Their children and grandchildren loved her as "Teenie."

She and her close friend, Stanley, enjoyed a friendship over 50 years, which included UT football games, traveling, movies, and eating out.

In addition to her parents, Christine is preceded in death by: her brother, Harry Blevins; sisters, Bernice Broyles and Carolyn Blevins; nephew, Donald Broyles; great-nieces, Tammie Ruston and Cindy Grubbs; great-great-nephews, Odell Presley and Andrew Wilmot; and her special friend of many years, Stanley Yokum.

Christine is survived by: her nephews, Douglas (Joyce) Broyles, David (Patricia) Broyles, and Russell (Meg) Blevins; nieces, Mary Grubbs, Diann Broyles, and Barbara Broyles; great-nephews, Darryl Broyles and Austin Blevins; great-nieces, Sandi Gary, Jennifer Tester, Scottye Broyles, Brooke Hardy, Sloane Presley, Amanda Blevins, and Alice Blevins; great-great-nephews, Hunter, Eli, Hogan, Kendric, Graylon, John, Shane, and Lane; and great-great-nieces, Payton, MaryGrace, Stella Grace, and Lauren.

A service for Christine will be at 2:30 pm on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home in the Oak Chapel, officiated by Dr. Barry Blackburn. A private family burial will take place at Monte Vista Memorial Park at a later date. Pallbearers will be great and great-great nieces and nephews and Daniel Remine.

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JOHNSON CITY - Mrs. Watson, age 93, Johnson City, passed into eternal glory on March 22, 2019. Born on January 6, 1926, Kate was the daughter of Professor Samuel Cole and Mrs. Eva Ann Cole of the Okolona Community of West Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 2010 by her husband of 64 years, Robert B. Watson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Horace Cole, and two sisters, Norma and Infant Emma Cole.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters and sons-in-law: Becky Ann and Gary Jennings and Bobbie Kay and Larry Lewis. Kate was blessed with five grandchildren: Laura Lewis Berry (Charles Jr.) of Unicoi, TN, Mollie Lewis Canon (Jeff) of Erwin, TN, Nathan (Dawn) Jennings and Gary Andrew (Rachel) Jennings all of Johnson City and Jonathan Lewis, NC.

Twelve great grandchildren were blessed to have Kate as their beloved "Mamaw": Noah Wagner, Samuel Berry, Luke Berry, Vickie Berry and Caleb Berry, Daniel Belisle, Emilie Belisle, Tyler Colbaugh, Garrett Jennings, Ashlee Jennings, Abby Jennings and Ava Grace Lewis.

Special niece, Jane (Dave) Byrd, Unicoi, TN and many other beloved nieces and nephews survive. A very special brother in Christ, Dennis Bailey, originally from Jamaica, came to study at Milligan College and became a dear friend to the Watson family.

Special gratitude is extended to the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who worked tirelessly to attend to Mrs. Watson's care during her illness and went above and beyond to make the family feel special and comfortable during this most difficult time.

Prior to her death, Mrs. Watson was the oldest living member of Buffalo Valley Christian Church. The Church was her life and the Lord's work came before every other thing in her life. She strived to live as an example to everyone she knew. She served as teacher in the Children's Nursery for over 45 years and every child loved her. Even grown children with children of their own still fondly called her "Mamaw Kate".

When Roselawn Memory Gardens was established, she became the first member of the office team. She took great pride in the cemetery, and for many years she selected the flowers and greenery and oversaw planting and maintenance of the grounds. Many times you could find her out in the middle of the cemetery sweeping off the grave markers. It was important to her that those whose bodies had been entrusted to them received total respect. She made many friends and acquaintances while working there. She used to laugh and say she was the last on to ever let you down. She retired at the age of seventy-nine with commendations after fifty years of devoted service.

Kate was a member of "Stitchin Sisters" and looked forward to the monthly gatherings with women of like faith and one accord. She took great pleasure in making infant caps for the Niswonger Children's NICU Hospital. One year she made upwards to one hundred caps.

In lieu of flowers, it was her desire that memorial contributions be made to Buffalo Valley Christian Church for the renovation of the fellowship hall kitchen. She was known best for her boiled cabbage, mashed potatoes and fresh creamed corn and delighted in praises she received then she prepared these dishes for the monthly fellowship meals. Contributions may be mailed to the Buffalo Valley Christian Church at 111 Buffalo Valley Road, Johnson City, TN 37601.

A "Celebration Beyond" Service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton with Brother Nathan Jennings and Brother Roland Whittemore presiding. Music will be provided by David Arney. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. Active Pallbearers will be Great Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Buffalo Valley Christian Church.

Joseph married Ida Mae Oliver about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of Shelby Jett Oliver and Laura Bell Pierce) was born on 18 Apr 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jun 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - John Arthur Rominger, 95, Elizabethton, TN died at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday morning October 11, 2017 after a brief bout with Cancer.

He was born May 18, 1922, in the family home in Blue Springs, Elizabethton, TN , and lived most of his life in Elizabethton, TN

He was preceded in death by his wife Helen Rominger, his parents, Don Claymon & Marcilena Cole Rominger brothers Joseph Rominger, William Orville Rominger, Donnely Cole Rominger & one sister Myron Rominger.

He is survived by his loving children Cathy Lenn Campbell and husband Bob, Tony Rominger and wife June of Elizabethton, sisters Emma Pierce, Dot Wilson, Ona Faye Oliver & husband Gayle, brother Stuart Rominger & Fiancée Charmie Justis , grandchildren: Marti Poole & husband Scotty & Rhett Rominger, step grandchildren, Robert Campbell & wife Kristi, Mikkie Renfro, Daniel Burleson & wife Lisa, Cari Seaton & Shelley Seaton, great grandson Alex Odom, step great grandchildren, Tucker, Cameron & Sean Campbell and several special nieces and nephews, including Karen & husband Bill Hawley of Huntington, WV, Nancy Schultz of Barboursville, WV.

He grew up in East Tennessee and served his country with honor in the Navy during WWII. Gunner's Mate 2nd Class served proudly in the United States Navy for over 3 years during World War II. His service ended in the Pacific Theater of Operations after training in Amphibious Operations at Fort Pierce, Florida, present site of the United States Navy Seal Museum. While in service he earned the American Theater Medal, the Pacific Theater Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal ending his duty assigned to the US Naval group in China. This service to our country was part of the Original Navy Seal Program for which he is memorialized in the Navy Seal Museum in Ft. Pierce, FL.

He was locally honored September 18, 2017 by Carter County Commission for Hometown Heros.

After the war he worked at TVA building Watauga Dam and various other TVA facilities. He then started at Sperry/Univac as an electrician in Bristol, TN where he retired in 1984.

He was a 60 Year Member of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge and also a member of the NRA.

As a charter member of East River Park Christian Church, he served as an elder & Chairman of the Board for many years and will always be remembered for his brilliant mind as a teacher and mentor. His biblical knowledge amazed most Bible scholars. He was always a student and loved to read and learn. He has touched hundreds of lives with his wisdom and guidance throughout the years.

He was an outstanding Christian, loving husband, father, patriot, friend and servant of others.

His love of life, service to his country, family and friends showed up in the stories and tales he never tired of telling. He loved to come up with new ways and gadgets to help with any task, an incredible mind and heart, loved to garden, worked tirelessly for others, and people who knew him called themselves blessed. His legacy will live on through his family and friends who considered him a great man. He was a man of strong faith in God, was kind and compassionate, always available with wise advice and direction, serving as a great role model for others to follow.

Special thanks to Steve & Julia Strazay, Lori Ligon and the entire Amedysis team who have been a Godsend to our family during such a difficult time.

Active Pallbearers Scotty Poole, Loren Pierce, Boyce Rominger & Joy Ketterman

The family will receive friends at East River Park Christian Church, on Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 11:00 -1:00 with the Memorial service following at 1:00 P.M. with Richard Thomason, John Smith, Lee Hunt ministers, officiating. Col. USMC Ret. Freddie Taylor will give the Military Eulogy, Music under the direction of Tony Rominger with Fred Goodwin & Lois Carrier assisting. Graveside services will be immediately following the Memorial Service leaving East River Park Christian Church in procession to Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, TN. Military Honors will be provided by Carter County Honor Guard.

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Olan Bentley of Shady Valley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away January 23rd at his home. He was born January 10, 1950 to the late Clyde and Georgia Barry Bentley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Harry Bentley and his father in law Herman Watson.

Olan was a good Christian man. He was a dedicated member and leader of the Shady Valley Church of Christ. He taught bible class, lead singing, filled in as speaker when needed and generally just loved being at church with his church family. He was employed by Burlington Industries for 32 years in Mountain City, Rockingham N.C. and Johnson City until its closing. He served on the Board of Directors for Skyline Corporation for about 8 years where he made many wonderful friends who were like family.

Olan was very active in his community serving years on the Cranberry Committee as Chairman. He also served as Chairman of the Johnson County Republican Party. He was a devoted UT Vols fan. He enjoyed gardening, feeding the cows and visiting with his friends at Raceway Restaurant. One of his greatest joys was his family and the fun times they had together and those memories will be forever cherished.

Those left to cherish his memory include: Diane Watson Bentley, his loving and devoted wife of 43 years. His children: Gwen Williams (Frank), Beth Lewis (Chad) and Kelly Bentley (Erin). His grandchildren who called him Goo-Gaddy: Parker, Payton and Paxton Lewis, Sofia and Aria Bentley and Bentley Williams. He is also survived by a sister in law, Lonita Bentley and nieces April Bentley and Kristy Scott and her sons Sam and Caleb. Others left to mourn the loss are his mother in law Betty Watson, brothers in law, Clifford Watson (Dolly), Chris Watson (Lisa), Benji Watson and sister in law, Janet Townsend (Charles). Many special cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. His family, church family, Skyline family and the community will all greatly miss Olan.

Services for Olan will be Saturday, January 26th, 2019 with visitation from 3 to 5 pm and funeral service to follow at the Shady Valley Church of Christ 700 Hwy 133 Shady Valley TN. Interment will take place at a later date at the Wallace Family Cemetery in Shady Valley.

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Alton L. Sluder, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at his home in Shady Valley, Tennessee. He was born December 19, 1938 to the late Otis and Letha Sluder. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Tim and his brothers: Cline, Curtis and Herbert Sluder.

Alton was a lifelong resident of Shady Valley except for a few years that he lived in Maryland where during that time he drove the bus for Continental Trailways and also transported the Washington Redskins to and from games. Alton owned and operated Sluder Brothers Logging with his brothers for many years. He and his wife Shirley retired from S&S General Store.

Alton was a good husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.

He was a member of Victory Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 56 years, Shirley Jones Sluder; daughter, Pattie Taylor and husband Rick and their sons: Austin Shoun, Matthew Shoun, Chad Taylor, Triston, Taylor and Garrett Taylor; daughter, Jackie Sluder Grindstaff and husband Blake and their daughter, Josie Cheyenne Grindstaff; grandson, Jake Sluder (Tim's Son); brother, Kenneth Sluder and wife Eula; several nieces, nephews and extended family members as well as many close family friends.

Funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Porter officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Shady Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jake Sluder, Matt Shoun, Blake Grindstaff, Rick Taylor, Kenneth Blevins, Tad Morley, Tom Sluder and Tracey Mullins. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Sluder, Skip Wills, Jack Smith and Steve Snyder.

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Buried:
Mrs. Mary Ruth Cress Stout, 90, of Chapin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her residence with family by her side after months of steadily declining health.
Mary was born in Mountain City, TN and later in life moved to Irmo, SC and then to Chapin, SC. She was the daughter of the late Claude J. Cress and Grace Hazel Johnson Cress of Mountain City, TN.
She retired from Allied Chemical in the early 80’s, and loved to play the piano and sing. One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with her devoted husband, Bert, along with her family at their beach retreat on St Helena’s Island in Beaufort, SC. The whole family spent many happy days and years catching bait and fishing off the Fripp Island bridge and surrounding areas. Such wonderful memories.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, David Bert Stout, Sr., her parents, two brothers, Charles Cress, and J. R. Cress of Mountain City, TN; and two sisters, Helen Hartt of Cleveland, OH and Margarite Cassidy of Irmo, SC.
Mary is survived by two sons, Dr. David B. Stout, Jr, (Duffy), of Chapin, SC and James R, “Jim” Stout (Virginia) of Blythewood, SC, and a daughter Elaine S. Belch, (William) of Chapin, SC. Mary had five grandchildren, Erin Afanador, (Javier) of Florence SC, Joanna Robbs (John) of Charleston, SC, Erik Stout, (Bridgett) of Blythewood, SC, Patrick Belch, (Nikki) of Seneca, SC, Justin Stout (Shayla) of Asheville, NC and Andy Stout (Barbara) of Newberry, SC.; eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was immensely proud of all her children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great grandchild.
The family would like to thank the staff of Lutheran Hospice, Rachael, Teresa, Karen, Christy and Lisa, for their compassion and care shown to Mrs. Mary and our family the past few months.
A graveside service was held at Dutch Fork Baptist Church on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM.

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph "Keith" Cress, age 62, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Keith struggled with Multiple Sclerosis late in life and died from complications caused by the disease. Keith was a gifted mason, woodcarver and musician. He loved playing mountain music on his dulcimer. Keith was a member of Appalachian Church of Christ in Mountain City.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Joseph Dudley Cress and Edna Mae Arnold Cress of Mountain City.

Keith is survived by one sister, Evita Henson and husband Fred of Zionville, NC; one nephew, Bradford Rambo and wife Chris-Anna of Fleetwood, NC; one niece, Tracie Henson Combs and husband Kevin of Fleetwood, NC; one great nephew, Sgt. Geoffrey "Conner" Donachy and fiancée Brianna McCoy, four grand-nieces, Meghan Davis and husband Will, Colby Hamby and husband Jimmy, Claira Donachy and Maggie Combs, two great-grand-nieces, Ella Hamby and Waverly Davis.

A memorial service for Keith will be held Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from Mountain City Funeral Home with Minister, Buddy Morefield and Pastor, Kevin Combs to officiate.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JENNINGS, LA - Funeral services for Mr. Doulas Irvin Broyles, 77, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Miguez Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. with officiants Sonny Childs assisted by Jack Harris and Roy Platt.

Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home with Military Honors.

Visitation for Mr. Broyles will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. It will resume on Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. and continue until time of service.

Douglas Irvin Broyles was the son of the late Irvin Lewis and Bernice Blevins Broyles. He was born October 24, 1941 in Kingsport, Tennessee. The family moved to Johnson City, Tennessee where Douglas attended and graduated from Science Hill High School in 1960.

In 1962 Douglas graduated from Southeastern Christian Junior College in Winchester, KY, where he met Joyce Smith from Jennings, LA, his future wife. He returned to Johnson City to attend East Tennessee State University.

He joined the USAF in 1964 and after medical training was stationed at England Air Force Base in Alexandria, LA. Soon thereafter he reunited with Joyce and married her July 26, 1965 in Jennings.

Douglas was honorably discharged from the USAF in January 1968 as Staff Sergeant after spending time in Vietnam and Thailand and receiving several commendation medals. He enrolled at McNeese State University receiving a BS in Business Management, August 1969 concurrent with serving as an assistant minister at Jennings Church of Christ.

The couple then moved to Greenville, TN where Douglas began work at the Magnavox Corporation as Industrial Relations Manager and then transferring to the Johnson City plant after three years. During those years he also served on the board of directors of Southeastern Christian College, President of the local Toastmasters Club, and was selected "Boss of the Year".

In 1975 the couple adopted two children and then moved to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia in 1978 to work for the Arabian American Oil Company and enjoy traveling around the world each year until 1984, when they moved to Jennings to assist Joyce's aging parents.

Douglas worked with the Greenwich Terrace Church of Christ in Lake Charles from 1985 to 1987. In 1992 he was ordained into the ministry at his home church in Tennessee. From 1987 to 1997 he served as Administrative Minister of the Jennings Church of Christ, along with years of service as secretary of the Christian Youth Encampment in DeRidder, LA. He and his wife hosted nine exchange students during that time and fostered several other young people.

In 1997 Douglas added another career as Funeral Director and chaplain for Miguez Funeral Home and worked for them until retiring in 2007. After that he served as a rotating minister with the Welsh Church of Christ until his last sermon in January of this year. He also served on the board of Caring Hands during the last few years. He was diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma in February of this year.

Preceding Douglas in death were his parents and brother Donald Lewis Broyles.

He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Joyce Smith Broyles, daughter Sandi and Lester Gary of Lake Arthur; son Darryl and Tina Broyles of Jennings; sister Diann Broyles of Johnson City, TN; brother David and Pat Broyles of Atlanta, GA; sister-in-law Barbara Broyles of Johnson City, TN; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.