Marilda Wilcox

Marilda married John Kennedy Heaton, Sr. on 3 Apr 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of George Washington Heaton and Clarissa Marlow Hampton) was born about 1831 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jun 1864 in Gallatin, , Sumner County, Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marilda married Loranzo Dow Miller on 15 Mar 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Loranzo was born about 1847 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died in 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Elijah S. Hampton on 17 Jun 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elijah was born on 5 Oct 1857 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 May 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hampton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Lucinda Greer on 8 Dec 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lucinda (daughter of James A. Greer and Elizabeth Laws) was born on 31 Mar 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jul 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Carolyn Octavia Calhoun on 28 Nov 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carolyn (daughter of James Calhoun and Phoebe Graybeal) was born on 12 Mar 1879 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Mar 1971 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Some researchers name his father as Cain Heaton.

James married Callie Gaultney about 1901 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Callie was born in Aug 1875 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Sep 1907 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lucy Estella "Lula" Gwyn on 28 Mar 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Lucy (daughter of Abraham Gwyn and Mary Smith) was born on 7 Oct 1882 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Nov 1951 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married John Wesley Ellis about 1920. John (son of John W. Ellis and Elmira "Mira" Miller) was born on 5 Aug 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1958 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married William Lee Wagoner about 1910. William was born on 9 Apr 1877 in Daniels County, , , Montana; died on 12 May 1960 in Cabell County, , , West Virginia; was buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, , Cabell County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, May 12, 1947
W. F. Heaton Dies After Brief Illness
William Francis Heaton, 59, of Roan Mountain, died in the Appalachian Hospital of Johnson City, Monday at 6:30 a.m. after a brief illness.
Mr. Heaton was a native of Carter County and lived in the county most of his life. He was in the lumber business with W. O. Hampton at Roan Mountain.
He was an active member of the Roan Mountain Methodist Church and had been a member of that church since childhood. He was also a member and past worshipful master of Masonic Lodge No. 566 of Roan Mountain and of the Shriners.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Dollie Heaton; three sons, John, Milburn, and Warren of Roan Mountain; one daughter, Mrs. Cordia Marie Shull of Hampton; three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Crumley, Elizabethton, Mrs. Stewart Johnson, Roan Mountain, and Mrs. A. F Tucker, Huntington, West Va.; two brothers, E. F. Heaton and S. B. Heaton, Roan Mountain, and mother, Mrs. John K. Heaton, also Roan Mountain.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Roan Mountain Methodist Church with the Rev. J. E. Milburn and the Rev. Harry Leonard officiating. Music will be under the direction of W. O. Hampton. Burial will be in Roan Mountain Cemetery with Masonic honors.

William married Dollie Ellen Radford on 6 Jul 1912 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee. Dollie was born on 16 May 1895 in Roan Mountain, , Carter County, Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Sunday, November 5, 1950
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF ROAN MOUNTAIN, E. F. HEATON, DIES
E. F. "Lige" Heaton, prominent Roan Mountain citizen died at Duke Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, last night at approximately eight o'clock. Several members of his family were there when death came.
Mr. Heaton was a member of the County Court and vice-president of the REA Mountain Electric Company. He had previously served as a magistrate for several years, and also was a member of the school board for four years.
Mr. Heaton was a member of the Methodist Church. He had served as treasurer of the Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge for a long period of time and was an active member of the Roan Mountain Citizens Club.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Heaton; seven sons, James of Minneapolis, North Carolina, Frank, Harry, Edward, Bill, Robert and Paul, all of Roan Mountain; four daughters, Mrs. Bill Oxidine, Mrs. Wayne Hitechew, Mrs. Carrol Gray and Miss Betty Sue Heaton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body was brought from Durham last night by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

"Johnson County News," Thursday, November 9, 1950
E. F. HEATON DIES AT DUKE HOSPITAL
When E. F. Heaton, 59, died on Saturday, Nov. 4, Roan Mountain community and this entire section lost its "Number One" citizen, as there had been few forward looking plans or projects developed in the section which had not been first thought of or aided by this business man and resident.
As a member of the county court for the past eighteen years, he rendered invaluable service to his community as well as to the section at large.
Mr. Heaton died at Duke Hospital on Saturday evening after an illness of several weeks.
He was a native of Carter county, had been in business in Roan Mountain for the past thirty years and for a number of years he was associated with W. O. Hampton in the business firm of Hampton and Heaton. Prior to that he was superintendent of the Sanford and Treadway Lumber Company in North Carolina. He was vice president of Mountain Electric Cooperative. He had served as treasurer of the Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge for many years, and was an active member of the Roan Mountain Citizens' Club, and had been a member of the Carter County Court for the past 18 years. He also had been a member of the School Board for four years.
He was a member of the Roan Mountain Methodist Church and had been the Sunday School Superintendent for the past 25 years.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Hazel Pritchard Heaton; seven sons, James of Minneapolis, Frank, Harry, Ed, Billy, Robert and Paul, all of Roan Mountain; four daughters, Mrs. William Oxendine, Mrs. Wayne Hitechew, Mrs. Carroll Gray, and Miss Betty Sue Heaton, all of Roan Mountain; ten grandchildren; one brother, S. B. Heaton of Roan Mountain; three sisters, Mrs. Frank McKinney of Cranberry, Mrs. Albert Tucker of Huntington, W. Va. and Mrs. W. A. Crumley of Elizabethton.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon Nov. 7 at 2 o'clock from the Roan Mountain Methodist Church, with Rev. James Walters, Rev. John J. Walters and Rev. Harry Leonard officiating.
Burial was made in the Roan Mountain Cemetery.

Elijah married Sarah E. Pritchard about 1912. Sarah (daughter of Elijah D. "Doc" Pritchard and Martha L. Singleton) was born in Feb 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Hazel Pritchard about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hazel was born about 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Nellie Crumley about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nellie was born about 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married James Stewart Johnson on 24 Jun 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Andrew Henderson Johnson and Susan Smith) was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James M. Heaton Jr., age 94, a native of Avery County, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2017.

He was born on March 20, 1923, in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of James M. Heaton Sr. and Lou Gwyn Heaton.

Along with his parents, James is preceded in death by his: Grandson, Jonathan Heaton; Brothers: Allison Heaton, Paul Heaton, Hazen Heaton; Sisters: Clarice Bailiff, Edna Shook.

Left to cherish his memories are his Wife of 69 years, Annie Greer Heaton; Sons: James M. Heaton III (Doris), Gregory Heaton (Linda); Grandsons: James M. Heaton IV (Debbie), Matthew Heaton (Miranda), Gregory Heaton (Jessica); Granddaughter: Christie Eldridge (Alac); Great Grandsons: Gregory Martin (Amanda), Jacob Heaton, Kyle Heaton; Great-Granddaughters: Cheynne Rupard (Clay), Montana Underwood, Elizabeth Heaton, Sarah McGill, Amy Heaton, Madison Heaton, Audi Cait Heaton; Great-Great Granddaughters: Chloe Ruppard; Great-Great Grandson: Logan Martin.

Jim was a World War II Veteran — Army Air-Corps, and a magistrate for Avery County.

He was a self-proprietor of Heaton Grocery Goods and Skating Rink. All the children were greeted with a smile and hug and given candy. The skating rink was about the only entertainment in Avery County for many years; a safe place for children, where no drinking was allowed.

He was a Member, Elder, Worship Leader, and Teacher of many mountain Christian Churches. His desire was to help build up and support all the churches. He was a great influence and witness for Jesus Christ. He was known for singing special music throughout the mountains.

Services for Jim Heaton were held on Friday, November 24, 2017, beginning at 7 p.m. from the Grandfather Chapel with James M. Heaton III, officiating.

The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. prior to the service.

Interment took place in the Heaton Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clark married Maxine E. Eller about 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Maxine was born on 30 Oct 1921 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 Dec 1985 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Avery County, North County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Dean "JD" Ellis, age 88, of Elk Park, NC, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

He was born on December 12, 1923, a son of the late John Wesley and Bessie Hampton Ellis. JD was also preceded in death by his sister, Pauline; and brother, Clark.

JD was a proud US Army Veteran of World War II, having served in G106th Infantry and being held a Prisoner of War in Germany. He was the last surviving Charter Member of the Pat Ray Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars #4286.

Along with his mother, he owned and operated the Store at Heaton until 1974. He also owned and operated Leon Holder Wholesale.

JD was an avid fisherman and golfer.

He was a life long member and Trustee of Heaton Christian Church. For many years he served the community as a member of the Avery County Board of Education, Avery Development Corporation, Avery County Bank, Banner Elk Bank, Sloop Memorial Hospital and the Selective Service Draft Board.

JD is survived by his wife of 62 years, Annie Ruth Eller Ellis; children, Pat Edwards and husband, Gary, of Elk Park, Pam Jameson and husband, Charlie, of Roan Mountain, TN, David Ellis and wife, Kathy, of Elk Park, Jane Bumgarner and husband, Chris, of Heaton; grandchildren: Meredith Edwards Marinelli, Caroline Edwards Turner, Megan Edwards, Johanna Jameson, Annie Ellis, Katie Ellis, Carter Bumgarner, Cassie Bumgarner, Luke Tatum, Molly Tatum Nelson, Tina Jameson, Scott Jameson; seven great grandchildren.

Services for JD Ellis will be held on Sunday, July 29, at 4:00 p.m. at the Heaton Christian Church with Mr. Durl Jones Jr. officiating.

The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Interment will follow in the Elk Park Cemetery on Brooks Shell Rd, with military honors provided by the members of the Pat Ray Post of the VFW.

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Helen Ellis, 81, of Elk Park, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk in Banner Elk, NC.

She was born on May 13, 1936 in Avery County, North Carolina to John Wesley Ellis and Bessie Hampton Ellis.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Albert Leon Schapiro; Two Brothers, Clark Ellis, J.D. Ellis; and Two Infant Sisters.

She was a member of Heaton Christian Church. She enjoyed playing Bingo, Cooking, Gardening, Animals and spending time with Family and Friends. She also enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and to any Southern Gospel.

Helen leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Daughter, Mindy (Paul) Thomas of Bakersville, NC, Daughter, Debra Cohen of Kissimmee, FL, Daughter, Kim (Steve) Chancey of Benton, TN, Sister, Mary Evelyn (Curtis) Martin of Elk Park, NC, Granddaughters, Jennifer (Adam Bruse) Cohen of Kissimmee, FL and Ashlyn Kirkpatrick of Bakersville, NC; Great-Granddaughter, Paige Dixon of Kissimmee, FL and several nieces and nephews.

John married Nellie Faye Jones on 26 Oct 1936 in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. Nellie was born about 1910 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died about 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROAN MOUNTAIN — Warren G. Heaton, 89, of Roan Mountain, TN, died peacefully, on December 30, 2011, at his home after an extended illness surrounded by his loving family.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Carter County and Roan Mountain where he lived with his wife of 64 years, Blanche Bateman Heaton, on the family farm cleared by his grandfather, John Bell Radford. He is also survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: Will and Debra Heaton of Lakeland, TN and Larry and Kenny Lou Heaton of Roan Mountain, his grandson Adam Heaton, and step-grandson Nick Street, and great grandsons Dustin and Damon Heaton, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, all of whom he loved and cherished dearly.

He was predeceased by his grandson Austin Heaton, his step-granddaughter Aimee Street, his brother Milburn Heaton and wife Reba, his brother John Heaton and wife Fay, his sister Cordia Marie Heaton Shull and husband Monte, his parents William Francis and Dollie Radford Heaton.

Mr. Heaton was a 1942 graduate of Cloudland High School, and a lifelong booster and supporter of the school. An exceptional athlete, he was a member of the school's first football team. He attended Milligan College where he played basketball until he joined the military, and served with distinction in the South Pacific during World War II, spending almost three years on Guadalcanal.

Upon his return to Carter County and his beloved Roan Mountain after the war, he and his brother Milburn were merchants and ran a trucking business for several years while also working their family farm where they raised beef cattle and tobacco. He was also employed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, where he made many friends during his years of working on local highway projects.

He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener and loved sharing his produce with his friends and neighbors.

Mr. Heaton was a lifelong member of Roan Mountain United Methodist Church.

The family extends their sincere thanks for the kindnesses shown by Fallon Hopson and Jon Buck, as well as to the staff of Mountain States Home Health Care and Amedisys Home Health Care and Hospice, especially to Betty, DiAnn, and Tammy, and for the love, prayers, and support of their RMUMC Minister, Dennis Milhorn.

The family requests any memorial donations be made to the Roan Mountain United Methodist Church, 307 Johnson St., Roan Mountain, TN 37687.

The funeral will be held at Roan Mountain United Methodist Church on January 1, 2012 where the family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m., with the funeral services to start immediately afterward. A brief graveside service will then be held at Roan View Cemetery, in Roan Mountain. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Warren married Blanche B. Bateman on 12 Feb 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Blanche was born about 1927 in Roan Mountain, , Carter County, Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James Emerson (Pop) Heaton, 90, of Minneapolis, NC, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the Roan Highlands Nursing Center.

A son of the late Lige and Sarah Pritchard Heaton, he was a US Navy Veteran of World War II, having served on the USS Roper. He had attended Tennessee Wesleyan, Milligan College, and graduated from East Tennessee State University. He was a retired Teacher and Coach, having served 44 years at Unaka High School and Cloudland High School in Tennessee and Cranberry High School and Avery County High School in North Carolina.

He was a member and Elder of the Minneapolis Christian Church, where he has served as Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher. He was a Mason and Shriner and had served as a Scoutmaster with Boy Scouts.

He was a beloved Baseball, Football and Basketball Coach; received several Teacher of the Year Recognitions; and had been named Avery County Man of the Year.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank, Harry and Bill Heaton; sisters, Corinth Oxendine, Annabelle Hitchew, Betty Sue Heaton and Eloise Gray.

He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Mava Young Heaton, of the home; son, Jim H. Heaton and his wife, Pam, of Johnson City, TN; daughter, Lucia H. Spratt and her husband, Barry, of Marion, NC; brothers, Ed Heaton and his wife, Betty, of Gray, TN, Robert Heaton and his wife, Brickie, of Colonial Heights, TN, Paul Heaton and his wife, Frances, of Pawley Island, SC; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services for James Emerson (Pop) Heaton will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, from the Minneapolis Christian Church with Mr. Jim Greene and Dr. Eddie Fine officiating.

Interment will follow in the Minneapolis Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

James married Mava S. Young about 1940. Mava (daughter of Pinkney Lucius "P. L." Young and Nell M. "Nellie" Burleson) was born on 12 Mar 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 21 Mar 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Minneapolis Methodist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married William Fred Oxendine about 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Charles William Oxendine and Bessie Hope Hopson) was born on 9 Oct 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jul 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROAN MOUNTAIN - Harry E. Heaton, age 83, 500 Heaton Creek Rd., Roan Mountain, died Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at his residence.

He was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Elijah and Sarah Pritchard Heaton.

Mr. Heaton was a member of Roan Mountain United Methodist Church and had been the owner/operator of Heaton Hardware. He was the retired president of Mountain Electric Cooperative. Mr. Heaton delighted in his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Hazel Pritchard Heaton; two brothers, Frank Heaton, Bill Heaton; and three sisters, Corinth Oxendine, Annabelle Hitechew and Betty Sue Heaton.

Survivors are his wife, Louise McKinney Heaton, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Don Barnett, Johnson City; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Joe and Helen Heaton, Charlotte, NC, Harry Randall Heaton, Fayetteville, NC; six grandchildren, Aaron Barnett, Rachael Barnett, Sterling Heaton, Sarah Heaton, Madison Heaton, Rachel Willis; two great-grandchildren, Greer Barnett and Ella Rose Barnett; one sister, Eloise Gray, Roan Mountain; four brothers, James Heaton, Minneapolis, NC, Robert Heaton, Ed Heaton, both of Gray, Paul Heaton, Pawley's Island, SC; and special sister-in-law, Geraldine Watson, Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Heaton will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January, 11, in the Roan Mountain United Methodist Church with Rev. John Hitechew officiating.

Interment will follow in Calhoun Cemetery, Heaton Creek.

Active pallbearers will be Tom Ashley, Bill Watson, Ron Anderson, Carroll Gray, Harry Hitechew, Jim McKinney and Marty Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Warren Heaton, Hershel Julian and Horace Calhoun.

The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. Thursday at the church prior to the service or at the residence at other times.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Pkwy., Suite 1, Marietta, GA 30067.

Harry married Louise McKinney about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Louise (daughter of Gurney Arthur McKinney and Rebecca Flossie Graybeal) was born on 16 Jul 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Dec 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Calhoun Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pauline married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James S. "Black" Johnson, Jr., 80, 197 Simerly Creek Road, Hampton, died Friday, July 14, 2000, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late James S. and Bertha Heaton Johnson, Sr.
He was a lifelong member of Roan Mountain United Methodist Church. Mr.
Johnson was the retired owner and operator of Johnson Electric Company. He
was a 50-year member of Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge 566 F & AM. Mr. Johnson
was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Crystal Whitehead Johnson, of the home; a
daughter and son-in-law, Lucy Nell and George Sells, Johnson City; two sons
and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Janie Johnson, Elizabethton; and Pat and
Maggie Johnson, Oldsmar, Fla.; one sister, Evelyn Gray, Roan Mountain;
four grandchildren: Cindy Mongle, Big Stone Gap, Va.; Kathy Wirth, Atlanta,
Ga.; James Johnson, Mooresville, N.C.; and Stuart Johnson, Concord, N.C.;
four great-grandchildren: Carrie Stuart Mongle, Big Stone Gap, Va.; Mimi
Wirth, Atlanta, Ga.; Anna Johnson, Mooresville, N.C.; and Andrew Johnson,
Mooresville, N.C.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Crystal Whitehead about 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Crystal (daughter of Henry Allen Whitehead and Lucy Morton) was born about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]