David Vaught Stout

David married Lea Ann Williams about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lea (daughter of William Williams and Anna Willis) was born on 15 Dec 1845 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Jan 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matitia married Joseph B. Kidd on 15 Jun 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Johnson W. Kidd and Mary "Polly" Slimp) was born on 10 Apr 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Aug 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Catherine Slimp about 1888. Catherine was born in Apr 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Friday, October 20, 1950
MRS. MARTHA E. MOREFIELD
Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Morefield, 81, formerly of Neva, Tennessee, who had been making her home with her son, Connie G. Morefield on West "G" Street Extension, died in a local hospital Thursday at 3 p.m. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Maymead.
She is survived by two sons, Connie of West "G" Street, Extension, and Ira Morefield of Lundale, West Virginia; two grandchildren, P.F.C. Danny Morefield stationed in Germany and Mrs. Dorothy White of West Virginia; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Joe Dan Stout, Stanley Stout, and Nickolas Stout all of Neva, and Jim Stout of Route 5, Elizabethton; and three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Huskins of Erwin, Mrs. Sallie Walker of Neva, and Mrs. Stacey Slemp of Route 5, Johnson City.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the West Side Church of Christ with James H. Bingham and the Rev. Earl Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Homer Farthing, George Simerly, Jack and Dave Honeycutt, Sam Hyder, Claude Kidd, Kermit Kerley, and Harry Fine.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 1:00 p.m. Saturday when it will be taken to the church

Martha married William Daniel Morefield about 1886. William (son of Alexander Morefield and Nancy Matilda Estep) was born about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Nancy Cordelia Hodge on 28 Mar 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stanley married Venia Belle Slimp on 8 Sep 1901. Venia (daughter of David J. Slimp and Harriet E. Nave) was born on 31 Jan 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sally married William Roby Walker about 1901. William (son of William Henry Walker and Martitia Emaline Snyder) was born on 24 Aug 1874 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Aug 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lillie M. Benfield on 29 Jun 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lillie was born about 1893 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Eva M. Grindstaff on 31 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eva was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elessie married Ezekiel Amos Timbs on 15 Jan 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ezekiel (son of William Brownlow Timbs and Mary Jane Potter) was born on 5 Apr 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1986 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marshall married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grady married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Conley married Elizabeth Pauline Ward on 12 Sep 1931 in Mountain City, , Johnson County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Wilburn Ward and Susan Caroline Arnold) was born on 26 Aug 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bowsie married Donnie Lou Arney on 9 May 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Donnie (daughter of William Carley Arney and Hannah "Haney" Danner) was born on 12 Oct 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Nov 1980 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Connie married Lynie (Walker) about 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lynie was born about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgia married Melvin Horace Millsaps on 1 Mar 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Melvin (son of Robert Jonas Millsaps and Lora Belle Millsaps) was born on 6 Sep 1903 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 3 Jan 1992 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Millsaps Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Frances Adlee Walker Robinson, age 96, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2011, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was born on February 16, 1915, in Neva, Tennessee, daughter of the late William Roby and Sally Stout Walker. In addition to her parents, Adlee was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Robinson; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

She was a former employee of Michael's Department Store, where she had worked for almost 40 years. Adlee was very active and enjoyed life to the fullest and had participated in the Senior Citizens Center exercise program for many years. She liked sewing, crocheting, working in her garden and canning, reading, working word and jigsaw puzzles and traveling.

She was a member of First Baptist Church for 70 years and was an active member in CARE. Adlee was a former Sunday School teacher, where she had taught both children's and adult classes. She was also an active member in both the WMU and Baptist Women's Leader.

Adlee is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Jane and Ralph Walters, of Elizabethtown, KY, Kay and Wayne Smith, of Kingston, TN, and Charlene and Kyle Kelley, of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren: Scott Davis and wife, Angie, Shawn Smith and wife, Mariah, Kristie Guess, Frances Kelley and Sarah Kelley; great grandchildren: Silas Guess, Anna Guess, Janie Smith, Kaitlyn Davis and William Davis; sister, Leota Rash, of Elizabethton, TN; brother, Hugh Walker, of Neva, TN; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins; her church family; and many special friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at First Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell to officiate.

Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Phillippi Cemetery

Active pallbearers will Wayne Smith, Kyle Kelley, Scott Davis, Shawn Smith, Dan Rash and Ed Walker.

Frances married Charles M. Robinson about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Cora Ethel Tester about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of Stephen Marion Tester and Julia Katharine Proffitt) was born on 3 Jun 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1994 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thelma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Kenneth Leonard Williams on 20 Jun 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Kenneth (son of Clyde Williams and Flossie Williams) was born about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jul 2018 in Duval County, , , Florida; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James Monroe Timbs, age 73, of 2290 Dug Hill Road in Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Johnson County on January 8, 1940, to the late Ezekiel Amos Timbs and Lessie Ann Stout Timbs. In addition to his parents, his stepmother, Alma Arney Timbs, preceded him in death. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing. He also found a great deal of enjoyment in gardening and tending to a variety of fruit trees. He was also a talented artist. His greatest enjoyment, however, came from the time he spent with his three grandchildren. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he enjoyed serving as a greeter every Sunday morning. He graduated from Johnson County High School in 1958 and he served four years in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1964. During this time, he served aboard the U.S.S. Fremont, the U.S.S. Chilton and L.P.H. 8 aircraft carrier. He also spent 22 months stationed in Oahu, Hawaii. Upon returning to Johnson County in 1964, he accepted one of the first open positions at Iron Mountain Stoneware and worked there for many years. He retired from Film Processing Corporation in 1992. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Wanda Sue Cornett Timbs, of the home; two sons: David James Timbs and wife, Anne Peterson Timbs, of Mountain City, and Daniel Alan Timbs and wife, Chassie Brown Timbs, also of Mountain City; three grandchildren: Nathan David Timbs, Sidney Rebekah Timbs and Katelynn "Katie" Gladys Timbs; two brothers and one sister: Joe Timbs and wife, Betty, of Lenoir, North Carolina, Herman Timbs and wife, Betty, of Mountain City, and Lucille Brown and husband, Harvey, also of Mountain City. He is also survived by eleven nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3390 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14. Services will immediately follow visitation with the Rev. Jim Norman and Rev. Scott Plyler officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church choir. Special music will be provided by Donna Fritts and Linda Morefield. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Norman and Rev. Dan Little officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Jim McCulloch, Danny Herman, Duane Peterson, James Brown, Mike Pryor, Harvey Brown, and Tony Griffith. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Wilson, Bill Worley, Johnny Arnold, Joe Herman, and members of the Men's Sunday School Class of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The family also expresses deep appreciation to members of the Johnson County Rescue Squad, Amedisys Hospice, and the doctors and nurses of the Veterans Administration Medical Center at Mountain Home.

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Herman Timbs, age 69, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 31, 1944, to the late Zeke and Lessie Stout Timbs. In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Timbs; and step mother, Alma Timbs. Herman loved football and was a fanatical Tennessee Vols Fan. He also enjoyed watching the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys. He worked for Burlington Industries for many years. Herman had also worked for the Johnson County Rescue Squad for many years. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and working in his gardens. Herman was a member of Vaughts Gap Baptist Church. Herman is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Betty Timbs; daughter, Penny Timbs; son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Melissa Timbs; sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Harvey Brown; sister-in-law, Wanda Timbs; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Betty Timbs; grandchildren: Adam Timbs and Dalton Timbs; special friend that Herman claimed as a grandson, Daniel Helm; special niece, Ashley Wilson; several nieces, nephews and cousins and many special friends. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chuck Morefield and Pastor Mack Arnold to officiate. Special Music will be provided by the Vaughts Gap Baptist Church Choir. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Graveside Service and Interment will follow from the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Coleman Brown, Jerry Brown, Tommy Neatherly, Tom Icenhour, Mike Pryor, Bob Stout, Eddie Rhymer and Jason Wolfe. Honorary Pallbearers are Harvey Brown, Martin Vickers, D.L. Brown and Dr. Robert Griffith and Staff.

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Betty Jean Roberts, age 76 of 311 Melvin Brown Lane, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away in the Mountain City Care Center on Tuesday, September 06, 2016.

Ms. Roberts was born on August 9, 1940 to the late M.M. Stout and Ruth Norris Stout. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by four brothers; Billy Ray Stout, Rhonda Stout, J.R. Stout, and Jimmy Stout. Betty loved sewing, listening to bluegrass music and spending time with her grandchildren. She attended the Dyson Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include; two daughters, Shelia Kennedy, Mountain City, TN and

Melody Grayson and husband Todd, Mountain City, TN; two sons, Mark Roberts, Mountain City, TN and Tim Roberts and wife Robin, Mountain City, TN; brother; Jack Stout and wife Sharon Mountain City, TN; five Grandchildren, Jamie Roberts and wife Dawn, Mtn City, TN; Jason Roberts and wife Emily, Johnson City, TN; Jodi "Candy" Hampton, Mountain City, TN; Jarrett Roberts, Johnson City, TN and Gracie Grayson of Mountain City, TN. Six Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews as well as special friends, Maratha Dugger, Judy Stout, Lucille Brown, and Sam Renfro also survive.

Funeral service for Ms. Roberts will be conducted on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 6:00 pm. in the Charles B. Hux Chapel of Hux-Lipford funeral home with a visitation prior to the service from 5:00 until 6:00 pm. Cameron Dula will be officiating. Graveside service will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jamie Roberts, Jason Roberts, Jarrett Roberts, Blade Hampton, Gage Hampton, Eli Eller, David Martin, Bobby Potter, Todd Grayson and Ronnie Hughes. Honorary Pallbearers are Doctors and Staff of the Mountain City Care Center.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Vaught Stout, age 66, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was the son of the late Grady Vaught Stout and Ruby Faye McCulloch of Mountain City, TN. He was born on April 1, 1955. He was also preceded in death by his brother: Douglas Stout, and maternal grandparents Roby and Hassie Woodard.

Bob loved playing music, especially with his Nephew Grady and the Sandy Mountain Boys. He loved riding his Harley’s and he was the owner of Thunder Mountain Motorcross, he loved operating heavy equipment and there was not a single piece of equipment he didn’t excel on. Bob loved playing football and basketball in his younger years and watching it in his later years.

Bob was the owner of Bob Stout Construction, which he took much pride in, since 1986.

Those left to cherish his memories include his Mother Ruby Stout McCulloch; Fiancee: Becky Sewell; Daughter: Brandy (Chuck) Bennett;Nephew: Grady (Evelyn) Stout. His other children that he considered his own: Eric Ward, Taylor Ward, Nicole and Ethan Ward; Special Uncle and Aunt: John and Julie Woodard; Special Cousins: Leigh McCullough, Kenny Roark and Jack Stout and many others; Special Friends: The Staff of Bob Stout Construction; Grandchilden: Alexis Bennett, Maddox Bennett, Roland, Anna and Robert Reed Stout and Zane Ward.

Pallbearers include Maddox Bennett, Eric Ward, Ethan Ward, Billy Jack Stout, Jace Stout, Jack Stout, Dale Hope and Carroll Chappell.

Honorary pallbearers include John Woodard, Kenny Roark, Roland Stout, Robert Reed Stout, Desi Ward, Jeff Wagner, Thomas Moore, Dustin Tester, Rodney Sewell, Jerry Brown, Fred Eldreth and Bob Hope.

A Funeral Service for Bob will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 8:00 pm at the Johnson County High School Gymnasium. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 prior to the service with Pastor Steven Spencer and Chuck Morefield officiating. A Graveside service will be held at the Stout Family Cemetery at 11:00 am on Thursday 23, 2021 with Rev. Steven Spencer and Chuck Morefield to officiate.

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Naomi Kay Arnold, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the Watauga Medical Center.
She was born on February 4, 1932, to the late Conley E. and Pauline Stout.
She was a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church. Naomi was also a proud member of the following organizations: Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Farm Bureau, AARP, Society of Military Widows, Gold Star Wives of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post #6908, American Legion Auxiliary Post #61, Johnson County Historical Society and Heritage Hall.
Naomi loved her country, community, family and friends and loved to lend a helping hand anytime that she could.
Naomi is survived by her husband of 23 years, William Arnold; step-daughters: Dolores Johnson and Barbara Barnhill and husband, Michael; special niece that Naomi claimed as a daughter, Tory Stanley and husband, Joe; sister, Connie Frazier; step grandchildren: Austin Jenkins, Brent Snyder and Eric Snyder; several step great grandchildren; niece, Debbie Wright and husband, Wrinney; nephe, Jeff Frazier; special Pen Pal from England, Sheila Humphreys; many more special friends.
The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Ray Greene to officiate.
Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2013, from the Bakers Gap Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Austin Jenkins, Joe Stanley, Andrew Forrester, B.C. Stout, Gus Stanley and Alton Jacobs. Honorary Pallbearers are Brent Snyder, Eric Snyder, Sam Cress, Mike Walker, Mark Hagaman, Jess Hartman, Dean L. Stout and John Mast.

Naomi married Loyd Franklin Heaton on 30 Dec 1950 in Hamilton County, , , Ohio. Loyd (son of Samuel Jesse Heaton and Martha Jayne Tester) was born on 18 Jul 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Naomi married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jefferson City- Mary Lee Stout Vaughn, age 87 of Jefferson City, Tn, previously of Gray, Tn, native of Johnson County, passed away October 18, 2017.
Preceded in death by husband,James R. Vaughn, Sr, son Johnny L Vaughn and grandson, Dallas R. Vaughn. Daughter of Mr/Mrs B C Stout Sr., of Johnson County.
Survived by son, James R Vaughn Jr & wife Martha of Florida, sister Betty Lou Cornett of North Carolina, 3 brothers, Fred Stout of Texas, Jack Stout of Kentucky and BC Stout Jr of Johnson County. Grandchildren, Sarah (David) Vaughn Allen of Talbott, Tn and Joshua Vaughn of Morristown, Tn. Great grandchildren, Katie, Hailey, Baileigh, Michael, Adam, Will and Angel Allen, Hayden Vaughn, Ericka Blackburn, Kendra and Jeffery Vaughn. Great -great grandchildren, Evan Hutchinson and Aleirah Vaughn. Mary also had many special nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to nurses, staff and friends at Signature Living, Jefferson City, TN and hospice nurse, Michelle Brady.

The family will be receiving friends from 5-6 pm Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with service to follow at 6 pm, officiating is Reverend Ron Drake.

Graveside service will be at 11 am Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Sunset Memorial Park.

Mary married James Russell Vaughan on 29 Nov 1951 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Russell E. Vaughan and Blanche Williams) was born on 22 Aug 1922 in Mercer County, , , West Virginia; died on 1 Dec 1989 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Betty Lou Stout Cornett, 84 (Mimi to family and close friends), of Southern Pines, North Carolina, passed away on November 17, 2017 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Mimi was born January 19, 1933 in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late B.C. and Donnie Stout. She truly loved her family, and especially her great grandchildren. She always loved doing things for others and never wanted anything in return for herself; she enjoyed cooking and was an avid reader.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose Cornett, and one sister, Mary Lee Vaughn.
She is survived by two children, Kathryn Cornett-Ulrich (Harry) and Sandra Corbetto-Cornett (Eduardo); four grandchildren, Matthew and Daniel Bower, Giovanni Corbetto and Chiara Cates (Corbetto); in addition, she is survived by five great grandchildren, Jackson, Kairi, Sebastian, Nicolas and Micaela. She is also survived by beloved brothers Fred, Jack, and B.C. Stout and their children.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 3:00PM at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.

Betty married Ambrose Matthew Cornett on 18 Dec 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ambrose was born on 15 Dec 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Mar 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Dean L. Stout, age 78, of 1186 Stout Branch Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013, in the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness.
Dean was born on February 7, 1935, in Johnson County, Tennessee, to the late D.L. Snyder and Virginia Stout Coffey. He was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen Dale Stout.
Dean was a member of Vaught's Gap Baptist Church and regularly attended the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church also. Dean enjoyed working with his backhoe and farming, especially working with his cattle.
Dean was a current Johnson County Commissioner, a former Circuit Court clerk for eight years and a United States Marine Corps Veteran.
He was a former member of the Roan Creek Masonic Lodge #679 F&AM in Butler, Tennessee, and a 32nd Degree Mason.
Survivors include: son, Michael L. and wife, Vicki A. Stout, of Mountain City, Tennessee; two sisters, Nancy Jacobs and husband, Alton, Mountain City, Tennessee, and Linda Arnold and husband, Terry, of Elizabethton, Tennessee; one brother, Tommy Coffey and wife, Linda, of Mountain City, Tennessee; grandchildren, Carli Stanley and husband, Justin, Hampton, Tennessee, and Calli Rae Smith, Mountain City, Tennessee. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Dean will be conducted on Saturday, November 9, 2013, from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim Norman and Rev. Chuck Morefield to officiate. Music will be under the direction of Joe Simcox.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service hour. Pallbearers will be Roby Dunn, Dwayne Arney, Bill Shepperd, Jerry Stanley, Scott Matheson, Joe Stanley, Jerry Grindstaff and Alton Jacobs. Honorary pallbearers will be Commissioners of Johnson County, Bill Wilson, Bill Burcheaus, Freddey Phipps, Jay Mink, Ernest Tester, Bill Michaels, Eddie Forbes and Terry Shull. Military graveside services will be conducted from the Stout Family Cemetery following the funeral, accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard.
Flowers are accepted or for those who wish, donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

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Martin Dean Walker, age 77, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 27,2012 at the Mountain City Care Center.

A native of Johnson County, Dean was born on October 9, 1934 to the late C.H. 'Herb'and Lynie Walker. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Walker Monseur and brothers: Jack Walker, Charles F. Walker and Frederick D. Walker.

Dean enjoyed Nascar, roller skating, carpentry, history and spending time with his grandchildren. Dean worked with the Johnson County Highway Department for several years until his health declined. He was a member of First Baptist Church and recently had come to know Pastor Steven Spencer and the Calvary Baptist Church fellowship. Dean had served with the Johnson County Rescue Squad and was a United States Air Force Veteran. He will truly be missed by his family and all who knew him.

Dean is survived by his wife Clara FayeWalker; daughter, Ladeana Glenn of Gastonia, NC; Step-mother, Mattie G. Walker of Mountain City, TN; sisters: Blanche Settlemyre, Mary Hicks, both of Newton, NC, Shirley Michael and husband Bill, and Betty Mink, all of Mountain City, TN; brothers: Robert S. Walker and wife Gladys of Mountain City, TN, Connie Eggers, and John Eggers and wife Glenda, all of Bethel; grandchildren: Lauren Beuttel, Sydney Glenn, and Evan Glenn; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Sue Campbell of Mountain City, TN, several nieces and nephews and his co-workers at the Johnson County Highway Department.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Steven Spencer to officiate. Special music will be provided by Mr. Steve Williams Graveside service and interment with Military Honors will follow from the Walker Family Cemetery on Reece Hill Road and will be conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers are: James Eastridge, Dr. Jim Shine, Daniel Jones, and nephews.

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Mrs. Floy Lee Millsaps Arnold, 66 of Vilas, died Friday morning, April 1, 2005 at Glenbridge Health Care Center in Boone.

She was born October 6, 1938 in the Bethel community of Watauga County, a daughter of Melvin and Georgia Walker Millsaps.

Mrs. Arnold was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was a licensed practical nurse at Blackwelder Hospital in Lenoir for 28 years and returned to Watauga County to work at Glenstone Nursing Home, now Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation where she worked for 17 years.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Jady Charles Arnold, her mother-in-law, a sister-in-law, two nephews, one niece, three aunts, and one uncle.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Georgia Walker Millsaps. one son, Freddie Charles Arnold two brothers, Charles and Jack MIllsaps and two sisters, Lucille and Juanita Millsaps.

Services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Bethel Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Dan Rosser and Rev, Burl Greer. The body will lie in state from 1-2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Millsaps Family Cemetery.

Floy married Jady Charles Arnold about 1955. Jady (son of Fred Selvester Arnold and Lennith M. Forrester) was born on 5 Aug 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jan 2008 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Millsaps Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Bill Walker, age 58, of 272 Reece Hill Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 3, 1958 to Hugh Walker and the late Kate Morefield, Walker. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his late wife Delores Walker, and a sister, Debbie Brown. He was a 1978 graduate of J.C.H.S. and a member of Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed working on small engines and woodworking.

Survivors including his father, Hugh Walker are two sons, Ed Walker and wife Betsy and William Walker all of Mountain City, TN; Four sisters: Carole Perkins and husband Larry, Mountain City, TN; Dorothy Brewer and husband James, Mountain City, TN; Donna Cooper and husband Jim, Johnson City, TN; Mona Shatley and husband Keith, Mountain City, TN; One brother: Wayne Walker and wife Lecia, Mountain City, TN; Five grandchildren: Katelyn Walker, Hannah Walker, Hunter Walker, Nathanael Walker, and Draven Walker.

A funeral service for Bill Walker will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Shannon Courtner to officiate. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will be conducted on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Gambill Springs Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be: J.L. Hamby, John Shull, Larry Perkins, Rocky Brown, Dan Rash, Nathanael Walker, and Hunter Walker.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Keith Shatley, James Brewer, and Jim Cooper.

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JOHNSON CITY - Donna Rhea Cooper, age 58 of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord, on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was the daughter of Hugh Edward Walker and the late Lena Kate Morefield Walker, born to them on August 2, 1960 in Mountain City, Tennessee. On June 16, 1978 she united in marriage to Jim Cooper and they had two loving daughters. She was a member of By-Faith Freewill Baptist Church of Johnson City. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her family, attending church, scrapbooking and cooking.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Kate Walker; Sister, Debbie Brown; Brother, Bill Walker; Father-in-law; Rev. Roy Cooper; Brother-in-law Raymond Sutphin and a niece, Robin Michelle.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Jim Cooper; Daughters: Jessica (Mickey) Lyle and Bridgett (Scott) Wine; Sisters: Carol (Larry) Perkins, Dorothy (James) Brewer and Mona (Keith) Shatley; Brother: Wayne (Lecia) Walker; Grandchildren: Aaron Thornburg, Audrey Lyle and Aiden Lyle; Mother-in-law: Edna Cooper; Sisters-in-law: Jane Ann (Terry) Williams, Shirley Sutphin (Fransco Garland) and several nieces, nephews and relatives, left behind to cherish her memory.

The family would like to extend their special thanks to: Dr. Paul Brown and Nurse Christy Rankin; all of Donna's caregivers at the Johnson City Medical Center 2900 ICU for their wonderful care; All of Donna's former co-workers at Target as well as her special church family.

Funeral services for Donna Cooper will be conducted on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City, with Rev. Randy English and Rev. Nathan Jennings officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City after 5:00 P.M. until the hour of service at 7:00 P.M.

A committal and graveside service will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at the Monte Vista Memorial Park with Rev. Shannon Courtner and Rev. Kevin Laws officiating. Those serving as pallbearers will be: Scott Wine, Mickey Lyle, Aaron Thornburg, Aiden Lyle, Ed Walker, Fransco Garland, Terry Williams, Noah Trivette and Jeff Spangler. Honorary pallbearers will be, Larry Perkins, James Brewer, Keith Shatley and the men of By-Faith Freewill Baptist Church.

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Charles Robert 'Chuck' Walker, age 60, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, January 12, 2017. He was born on March 31, 1956 to the late Robert Shanklin 'RS' Walker and Mary Gladys Woods Walker.

Chuck was a 1974 graduate of Johnson County High School. He had worked for Ernest Warren for many years and had also worked in various sawmills and at Burlington. He loved to be outdoors working and piddling. He enjoyed animals and had a special love for horses.

He was a member of Locust Gap Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his sisters: Linnie F. Walker and Diane Hawkins and husband Jody; special friend who he considered a sister, Mechelle Brown Arney; step sons: Scott Mosley and David Mosley; daughter-in-law, Mary Sue Mosley; step grandchildren: Trey Mosley, Christian Mosley, Addison Mosley, Christopher Evans, Jessica Mosley and Renae Mosley; aunts: Shirley Michael and husband Bill, Betty Mink, Mary Hicks, Blanche Settlemyre and Opal Woods; uncles: John Eggers and wife Glenda, Connie Eggers and Jim Woods; great uncle, Hugh Walker; special cousin, Geena Atwood; special little buddy, Corbin Atwood; many special friends.

Graveside service and interment for Chuck will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the Walker Family Cemetery with Pastor Junior Seatz and Frank Rash officiating. Special music will be provided by Mr. Marion Church. Pallbearers will be Jerry Grindstaff, Jody Hawkins, Bill Michael, Jesse Atwood, Joseph Atwood and Jake Ward. Honorary pallbearers are Randy McKinney, Danny Grindstaff, Bill Wilson and Steve Snyder.

At other times the family will receive friends at the home, 460 Slimp Branch Road, Mountain City, TN.

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Ronda Darrell Fair, age 82, died Friday, February 7, 2020 at his residence in Rainsville, Alabama. Ronda was born February 11, 1937 in Carter County and was the son of the late Luther J. and Thelma Crete Stout Fair.

Ronda was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Rainsville, Alabama.

He was a retired over the road driver with Roadway-YRC Freight Lines with a total of 29 years of service.

While driving for Roadway he received the Presidential Safety Award, the Mile Span Accident Free Award. He was also a Two Million Mile Achiever for Roadway.

Ronda was a 1955 graduate of Hampton High School and a veteran of the U S Navy. He loved to fish, and travel with his wife Margaret, especially after his retirement.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ellen Fair.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife; Margaret A. Dean Fair of the home, one daughter, Theresa (Robert) Akins of Ringgold, GA, two sons, Marcus Fair of Morristown, TN, and Benjamin Fair of Hampton, VA, a stepson, Jeff Dean, two step-daughters, Karen Selvage and Wanda Sue King, one brother, Richard (Dick) Fair and one sister, Rebecca (Beckie) Barr both of Elizabethton, two grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren.

A service to honor the life of Ronda Darrell Fair will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2020, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with friends and family members honoring Ronda’s life.

Interment in Highland Cemetery will follow the service.

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ELIZABETHTON - Richard Sherrill “Dick” Fair, age 82, of Elizabethton, died Thursday October 7, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Carter County on May 14, 1939 and was a son of Luther and Thelma Crete Stout Fair. Dick was a member of the Centerview Church of Christ and was a retired over the road truck driver for Roadway Express with 28 years of service. He was a 1957 graduate of Elizabethton High School. Prior to driving for Roadway Express, he was a dock supervisor for Mason and Dixon Freight Lines and was also a supervisor for the Polyester Plant of North American Rayon. He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge, #238 F and A M, a member of Knoxville Consistory of Scottish Rite and the Jericho Shrine Temple. He was a member of the Elizabethton Shrine Band and the Jesters of Jericho Temple. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Rhonda Fair.
He is survived by his son Rick Fair of Phoenix, Arizona, his sister, Rebecca Lou Fair Barr of Elizabethton, two grandchildren, Travis Fair and Curtis Fair, four great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Travis Jr., Julian and Iryiana, one niece and three nephews, his best friends Victor and Judy Deloach, a special friend Kathy McGee and numerous cousins.
A service to honor the life of Richard “Dick” Fair will be conducted at 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Tony Hoss, Minister officiating. Music will be provided by Jerry Pierce soloist. Following the service Masonic rites will be accorded by the Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM.
The family will receive friends in the chapel of the funeral home from 5:00 Tuesday until the service hour.
Interment will be in the Garden of Freedom at Happy Valley Memorial Park

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Rebecca Lou Fair Barr, 73, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She was the daughter of the late Luther Fair and Thelma Crete Stout Fair.
Rebecca was a member of Stoney Creek Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rickey Allen Barr; son, Greg Thomas Barr; and brothers, Ron Fair and Richard Fair.
Those left to cherish her memory are several nephews, nieces and cousins.
A graveside service to honor the life of Rebecca Lou Fair Barr will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 11, at Centerview Cemetery with Mr. David Irick officiating.

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Mr. Ricky Dean Collins, 57, of Johnson City, formerly of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his residence.
He was the son of Darlene Stout Collins, of Johnson City, and the late Gary Kyle Collins. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Lillie Stout; and his paternal grandparents, Eston and Maxine Collins.
Mr. Collins was a graduate of Unaka High School and attended Walters State Community College, where he played baseball. He started a career in law enforcement with the Carter County Sheriff's Department. He continued to work in law enforcement with the Elizabethton Police Dept., the ETSU Campus Police and the Johnson City Police Department, where he retired following thirty plus years of service. During his time at JCPD he worked with the Drug Task Force and the SWAT Team. After he retired, he returned to JCPD and was currently working as a training consultant.
He was also a former member of the Carter County Rescue Squad. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, A.Q.H.A, A.P.H.A, N.R.H.A. and the Liaison for the Tennessee Reining Horse Association.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of thirty years, Vicki Lee Collins, of the home; a sister, Kay Collins, Johnson City; a niece Seidena Malone and her husband, Josh, Johnson City; two great-nephews, Collin Nidiffer and Kayson Malone, both of Johnson City; a great-niece, Everly Malone, Johnson City; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Helen Lee.
The service to honor the life of Mr. Collins will be conducted on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Dr. James Richardson and Chaplain Edward Jefferies officiating. Honor Guard will be provided by the Johnson City Police Department.
The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 4:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday prior to the service and at the home of his mother at other times.
Private disposition will be held at a later time. Honorary pallbearers will be his Brothers and Sisters of the Johnson City Police Dept., Kim Birchfield, Randy Berry, Phil Caddell, Billy Patton and Buzz Martin.