Nancy Willis

Nancy married William Tolley on 22 Oct 1852 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. William (son of Edward Francis Tolley and Darcus Emaline Bennett) was born about Mar 1824; died after 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Susan Whitehead on 20 Aug 1882 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of John Carter Whitehead and Cynthia Oaks) was born about 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Sep 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Richard Andrew Vanover, Jr. on 22 Dec 1880 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Richard (son of Richard Vanover, Sr. and Susan (Vanover)) was born about 1862 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died before 1900 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Rosa Carver on 23 Jun 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rosa was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilburn married Rosie Sester Ledford about 1893. Rosie (daughter of John Ledford) was born in Mar 1874 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 1 Nov 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Matilda (Tolley) about 1890. Margaret was born in Dec 1874 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Laura Willis on 13 Oct 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Laura was born on 12 Jun 1874; died on 20 May 1964; was buried in County Line Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married W. M. Robert "Bob" Willis on 10 Sep 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. W. was born on 28 May 1881; died on 31 Jan 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eka married Nancy Jane Tolley on 20 Oct 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of William Steven 'Bill Steve' Tolley and Mary Elizabeth Britt) was born about 1891; died about 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married William Henry Clark on 13 Feb 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of John B. Clark and Maria Myra Miller) was born in Jan 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1940 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married John C. Coleman on 12 May 1917 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Columbus Coleman and Harriett A. "Hattie" (Coleman)) was born in May 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lace married Belle Stevens on 24 Apr 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Belle was born about 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Mollie Eula-Jane Edney about 1906. Mollie (daughter of Marvel Napolean Bonaparte Bayless McKenzie Ramsey Edney and Matilda Biddix) was born on 9 Nov 1890 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 16 Jan 1987 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McInturff Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Robert Ambers Edney about 1908 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Robert (son of Marvel Napolean Bonaparte Bayless McKenzie Ramsey Edney and Matilda Biddix) was born on 24 Feb 1884 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 Dec 1976 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Flossie Marie Miller about 1935. Flossie (daughter of Floyd Miller and Nora Elliott) was born about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarissa married John C. Coleman on 28 Mar 1923 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Columbus Coleman and Harriett A. "Hattie" (Coleman)) was born in May 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MARGARET ETHEL WISEMAN

SPRUCE PINE - Margaret Ethel Wiseman, 88, of George
Lane, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004 at her home. She was
the daughter of the late Wilber and Sester Ledford
Tolley, and wife of the late George L. Wiseman. She
was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lottie Sue
McClellan; and three grandchildren. She was a member
of Pine Grove United Methodist Church.

Survivors include daughters, Leona Ingram of Marion,
Donna Mae Chappel of Spruce Pine, Anna Maney and Pam
Carswell, both of Morganton, and Ruby Tyree of
Newland; sons, Tony and James Wiseman, both of Spruce
Pine, Phil Wiseman of St. Louis, MO, Paul McClellan
Jr. of Morganton, and Jack McClellan of Nebo; 29
grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; and 18 great
great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the
Grindstaff Memorial Chapel of Webb Funeral Home in
Spruce Pine. Revs. Doug Phillips and James Martin
officiated. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery. The
family received friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home.

Margaret married George L. Wiseman about 1948 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . George (son of Eben Ensor Wiseman and Margaret Eva (Wiseman)) was born on 10 Feb 1899 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Mar 1973 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mattie (Tolley) about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mattie was born about 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lesley married Martha Clark on 30 May 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON — Joseph A. Willis, 95, 150 Escape Mountain, Hampton, died Thursday, December 6, 2007, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Bob & Nancy Ann Tolley Willis. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation after 43 years of service. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Myrtle Tolley Willis, in December 1991; by a son, Albert Willis; four sisters; and four brothers.

Survivors include Two Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Eddie & Kyle Hyder, Hampton and Glenda & Bob Hyatt, Elizabethton; Two Sons & Daughters-in-Law: Danna & Mary Etta Willis, Gray, and Raymond & Veronica Willis, Renton, Washington; 15 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Elgin L.D. Berry officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Willis Cemetery. Music will be provided by Joel Crisp.

Active Pallbearers will be Grandson and Great Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be Herman Tolley, Robert Clark, Cecil Hyder, Bob Dugger, Jim Cable and the Staff of ETSU Family Medicine. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Zia Piehman

Joseph married Myrtle S. Tolley on 10 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Daniel Carter Tolley and Cora Bell Justice) was born on 16 May 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nat married Alice Bailey on 24 Apr 1934 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of Christopher Columbus Bailey and Bessie Matilda Tipton) was born about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Linda was 101 years of age. Her last home was in Bristol, TN, but she passed away at the Pine Ridge Care Center in Elizabethton.

Linda 1st married Tilson Tolley on 20 Jun 1931 in Carter County, TN. He was the son of Daniel C & Cora Tolley.

A native of Carter County, she was the d/o William Henry & Mattie(Tolley) Clark.

Linda was a homemaker & loved to sew. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Tilson Tolley, a 2nd husband, Jim Vance; two daughter's, Ruth Tolley & Margie McClellean; two sons, Lewis & C.J.; & seven brother's & sister's.

Survivors include daughter's;
Ruby (Albert)Ellison of Hampton &
Lovie Tolley of Elizabethton.
Son Earnest D (Roxie) Tolley of Bristol, & many grandchildren, gr & gr-gr-grandchildren.

Linda married Tilson Lincoln Tolley on 20 Jun 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tilson (son of Daniel Carter Tolley and Cora Bell Justice) was born on 1 Mar 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 May 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brownlow Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nora married Spencer Campbell about 1936 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Spencer (son of James L. "Jimmy" Campbell and Mary Hughes) was born on 22 May 1915 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 May 1998 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Blaine White on 26 Jun 1926 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Blaine (son of William White and Saba Nelson) was born on 11 Jul 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 14 Sep 2000 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Haun-White Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Rowena Hensley on 26 Nov 1940 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Rowena (daughter of Burn Hensley and Hettie Shelton) was born on 16 Jan 1920 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 May 2017 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nola married Donley J. "Donald" Hardin on 11 Dec 1933 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Donley (son of Doctor C. "Doc" Hardin and Lula Dorabell Trivette) was born about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1992 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
William Lish Edney, age 95, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Erwin Health Care Center.

Mr. Edney was a native of Unicoi County and a son of the late Robert and Nancy Edney. He was a Laborer for Clinchfield Railroad until his retirement, after thirty one years of service. Mr. Edney was a member of Erwin Pentecostal Holiness Church. He served in the United States Army. Other than his parents Lish is preceded in death by one son, David Lee "Toby" Edney, brothers, Harrison, Conley, Elmer, and V.E. Edney, and sisters, Myrtle White, Nola Hardin, and Gladys Edney.

Mr. Edney is survived by: Wife of 71 years: Mildred Gertrude Hensley Edney of Erwin; Sons: Jimmy Edney and wife, Pat of Erwin, Charles "Chuck" Edney and wife, Gloria of Raleigh, NC, Terry "Butch" Edney of Erwin, Michael Edney and wife, Kathy of Erwin; Daughters: Mary Doty of Erwin, Marie Keller of Fort Oglethorpe, GA; Numerous Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren; and Brothers: Bobby Edney of Greeneville, R.L. Edney of Erwin.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Earl Ragland will officiate. Vocal selections will be provided by Jamie Hughes. Visitation with the family will be held on Monday from 4:00 PM until service time at Valley Funeral Home.

Committal services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM at McInturff Cemetery. Those attending the committal service will meet at Valley Funeral Home by 10:30 AM to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be notified by the family.

William married Mildred Gertrude Hensley about 1942 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Mildred (daughter of Hobert Hensley and Cordia Keever) was born on 9 Jul 1924 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 2014 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McInturff Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Pearle S. Howell about 1970 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Pearle (daughter of Raymond Howell and Ruhamie Bradford) was born on 27 Jul 1929 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 18 Aug 2009 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Brenda Lorene Tolley Nave, 72, Hampton, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the residence of a daughter. She was born May 9, 1949 in Elizabethton to the late Sam and Flossie Miller Tolley.
Brenda was a graduate of Hampton High School. She was a member of Rittertown Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, George E. “Parrot” Nave Jr.
Survivors include her daughters, Chasity Julian and husband Chris and Tabby Anna and husband Henry; her grandchildren, Kaylee Miller, Samantha Tolley Harding and husband Cody, Ashley Huffman, Matt Street, Kellsey Hooper, and step-granddaughter, Hannah Julian; her great-grandchildren, Jayden Hooper, Ryland Hooper-Street, Connor Scalf, Raiden Hughes, Liam Hughes, Greyson Hughes, Octavia Harding, Cohen Harding, Kaelynn Blevins and Maddie Street; her brother, Danny Tolley and wife Sandra; and a very special ex-son-in-law, Foster Miller.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, October 8, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Johnson and the Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Henry Anna, Cody Harding, Danny Tolley, Jake Hughes, Kegan Blevins, Chris Julian, Matt Street and Foster Miller.

Dora married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRAY - Dana Willis, 75, Gray passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 in the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.

A native of Hampton, he was a son of the late Joseph Avery & Myrtle Ruth Tolley Willis. He was a 1963 graduate of Hampton High School. He served in the United States Navy. Dana was retired from Tennessee Eastman as a Chemical Operator. He was a member of the USS Yorktown CV-10 Association and the Elizabethton Senior Citizens. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years: Mary Etta Caldwell Willis, who died April 19, 2015 and by a brother, Albert Willis.

Survivors include his Children: Dana Andrew "Andy" (Janis Malina) Willis, Blountville, Robert Lee (Lindsey Scarlett) Willis, Gray, Jimmy Dale (Delores Louise) Willis, Telford and Charles Joseph (Tina Marie) Willis, Elizabethton. Seven Grandchildren: Justin, Jesse, Susan, Hannah, Brittany, Ella & Avery Willis. One Great Granddaughter: Elizabeth. Two Sisters: Eloise Hyder, Hampton and Glenda Hyatt, Elizabethton. One Brother: Raymond Willis, Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Danny Willis officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Sons & Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Olin Conkin, Robbie Lane and Garrison Haywood. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Notes:

Robert Glen Tolley, 73, of North Benton, Ohio, passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on November 7, 1942 to Nat and Alice (Bailey) Tolley.
Mr. Tolley graduated from Elizabethton High School, Class of 1961. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy and retired from American Steel after 28 years of service.
His favorite things were golfing with friends and family and relaxing on his deck swing.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Doris (Gooding) Tolley, whom he married July 17, 1970; his children, Kim (Keith) Gallina-Welsh of Alliance, Chris (Amy) Tolley of North Benton, Jason (Dorothy) Tolley of North Benton and Tracy (Kevin) Crick of North Benton; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brother, Wayne Tolley; his sister, Lynda (Aaron) Pierce; and six nieces and nephews, all of Elizabethton, Tenn.
Glen was preceded in death by his father, mother, and his sister-in-law, Jean Tolley, all of Elizabethton Tenn.
As requested, no service will be held.

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Lovie Novella Tolley Calvin, 79, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at her residence.
A native of Hampton, she was a daughter of the late Tilson Lincoln Tolley and Lindie Clark Tolley Vance.
Mrs. Calvin was a homemaker. She was a member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Calvin, and an infant daughter, Bethie Christine McClellan.
Survivors include her children, Windell "J.B." Tolley and Barbara Jean Palin, Linda Mozella Jackson and husband Bobby, Barbara Erlene Grimmett, John Lincoln McClellan and wife Hilda Diane, Timmy Kail McClellan and wife Teresa, and Timmy McClellan and Christie Metcalf; a sister, Ruby Ellison; a brother, Earnest Tolley; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Lovie Novella Tolley Calvin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, in the Brownlow-Tolley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Lovie married Clint McClellan on 11 Aug 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clint (son of John McClellan and Lizzie (McClellan)) was born on 17 Dec 1928 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Jeff Moody White, age 87, of Erwin, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at his residence.

He was a native of Erwin and a son of the late Blaine and Myrtle (Edney) White. Jeff was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Sergeant First Class, where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a former pipefitter and welder for TVA and retired from the Maintenance department of James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Mr. White attended Grace United Methodist Church, was a member of the VFW, Moose Lodge, American Legion, and was a part of the 5th Regimen Korean War Reunion. He enjoyed sports, TN football, watching the military channel, and was a very patriotic American. In addition to his parents, Jeff is preceded in death by a son, Glenn Franklin White and numerous brothers and sisters.

Jeff Moody White has left to cherish his memories: Daughter: Lisa White Moore and husband, Gregory Joseph Moore; Grandson: August West Moore; Granddaughter: Rachel Nicole Moore;

Brothers: Ray White and wife Joann, Jerry White and wife Brenda, Ronnie White and wife Wanda.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Jeff Moody White in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 19, 2017 in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Ferrell Peterson will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2017 beginning at 5:00 PM and will continue until service time at Valley Funeral Home. A military committal service will be held on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Haun-White Cemetery, with honors provided by Carter County Honor Guard. Those serving as pallbearers will be: August Moore, Michael Nardelli, Ray White, Jerry White, Ronnie White and Robert Nelson.

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ERWIN - Hubert D. "Whitey" Hardin, age 76, of Erwin, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at The Unicoi County Memorial Hospital. Born on January 1, 1941 in Carter County, he was a son of the late Donnle and Nola Edney Hardin. Mr. Hardin was a U. S. Navy veteran having served on the USS Evans. He was a musician and loved "making music" with his family. He also loved cooking and woodworking in his shop. He took pride in providing for his family. He worked for Ford Motor Co. in NJ and then transferred to the Atlanta Wire Works in GA, and the Gateway Mine In PA.

In addition to his parents, Hubert is preceded in death by brothers Bill and Vernon Hardin, Sister Dorothy Hardin (Harold) Sawyer, and nephews Brian Bailey and Michael Hardin.

Hubert D. Hardin has left behind to cherish his memory: Daughter: Tammy and Dave Thistlethwaite of Jefferson, PA, Son: Timothy Hardin of Jefferson, PA, Sisters: Ann Carathers of Erwin, Betty (Harold) Bailey of Erwin, Brother: Howard and Kathy Hardin of Erwin, Gary Hardin of Erwin, Dwight Hardin of Erwin, Grandchildren: Coco and Joelle Pahanish, Great granddaughter: Lacie Tiberi; Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; Several cousins and many special friends including Ronald "Rolo" Howell; and His beloved dog Bilo.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Hubert D. Hardin in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 PM Monday, April 10, 2017, in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home with Brother Richard Wilson officiating. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 PM and continue until service time on Monday at Valley Funeral Home. A graveside committal service with military graveside honors will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in the Haun-White Cemetery.

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ERWIN - Jimmy L. Edney, age 72, of Erwin, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Erwin and a son of the late William Lish and Mildred Hensley Edney. Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was the Materials Control Manager at Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin until he retired after 30+ years of service. Jimmy loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and he was loved by many friends, neighbors and family. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Pat Edney and his brother, David “Toby” Edney.

Jimmy L. Edney has left behind to cherish his memories: Son: Chad Edney and wife Tina, of Unicoi; Daughters: Diane McLaughlin and husband Joel, of Unicoi; Shirley Lane and husband Byrd, of Erwin; Melissa Donahue and husband Danny, of Whitman, MA; Granddaughters: Rachel Hendricks and husband Nate, of Erwin; Chandra Edney, of Unicoi; Grandsons: Justin Lane; Drew Edney; Chris Donahue; Greg Donahue; Brothers: Mike Edney and wife Kathy, of Erwin; Butch Edney, of Erwin; Charles “Chuck” Edney and wife Gloria, of Raleigh, NC; Sisters: Mary Doty, of Erwin; Marie Keller, of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA; Great-Grandchildren: Emily Lane; Victoria Lane; Eli Hendricks; Danika Hendricks.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Jimmy L. Edney in a funeral service to be at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend James Dunn and Reverend Harold Lewis will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 PM and continue until service time on Tuesday. A committal service will be Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 11:00 AM in the mausoleum at Evergreen Cemetery. Those who wish to attend will meet at Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday by 10:30 AM to go in procession to Evergreen Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Gouge, Chuck Edney, Ben Williams, John Hillard, Roger Banner and Larry Peterson. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Lane, Drew Edney and Eli Hendricks.

Jimmy married Nellie Linville about 1965 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Nellie (daughter of Dana Harmon Linville and Martha L. Peterson) was born on 17 Mar 1941 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Dec 2013 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MILITARY DATA
Service: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E4
Rank: Specialist Four
ID No: 12902132
MOS: 11B2P: Infantryman (Airborne Qual)
Length Service: 01
Unit: E CO, 3RD BN, 187TH INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV

CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: 12/01/1967
Incident Date: 03/13/1968
Casualty Date: 03/13/1968
Age at Loss: 20
Location: Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Artillery, rocket, or mortar

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UNICOI - Diane McLaughlin, age 62, Unicoi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late Pat and Jim Edney.

Diane was a Teacher at the Unicoi County Head Start Program for twelve years. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and she helped start the Thanksgiving Food Box Program. Diane enjoyed shopping trips with her family, going out to eat and she loved her furry friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Mamaw Linville, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Survivors include her husband of twenty-seven years, Joel McLaughlin; one daughter, Rachel Hendricks (Nate), Erwin; two grandchildren: Eli Hendricks and Danika Hendricks; one brother, Chad Edney (Tina), Unicoi; one sister, Shirley Lane (Byrd), Erwin; her little dog, Angel; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Faith Baptist Church. Pastor Todd McLaughlin and Pastor Darrell Broome will officiate the 7:00 PM funeral service. Committal will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday in the Peterson Family Cemetery.