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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George Sparks was born about 1833 in North Carolina, , , .

    George married Elizabeth Thomas about 1853 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Elizabeth was born about 1840 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Andrew H. Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1852 in North Carolina, , , .
    2. 3. Newton W. Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1854 in North Carolina, , , .
    3. 4. Joseph Allen Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1856 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 17 Apr 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Slippery Hill Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    4. 5. James Hardy Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1864 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.
    5. 6. S. M. Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1871 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.
    6. 7. H. M. Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1873 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.
    7. 8. M. C. Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1877 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.
    8. 9. Daughter Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1879 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Andrew H. Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1852 in North Carolina, , , .

  2. 3.  Newton W. Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1854 in North Carolina, , , .

  3. 4.  Joseph Allen Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 25 Jan 1856 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 17 Apr 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Slippery Hill Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Joseph married Margaret Zenia Hicks about 1885 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Margaret (daughter of Samuel Hicks and Louise Nancy Guinn) was born on 8 Jan 1864 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Nov 1942 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Samuel Harrison Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1887 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 Sep 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    2. 11. Nancy Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.
    3. 12. Stephen Morgan Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1895 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Jul 1977 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    4. 13. Lillie Ethel Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.
    5. 14. Ervin Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1898 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died in May 1966 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    6. 15. Mary Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.
    7. 16. Robert H. Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.
    8. 17. Ralph Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.

  4. 5.  James Hardy Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1864 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.

  5. 6.  S. M. Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1871 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.

  6. 7.  H. M. Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1873 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.

  7. 8.  M. C. Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1877 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.

  8. 9.  Daughter Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born in Dec 1879 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Samuel Harrison Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 24 Oct 1887 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 Sep 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Samuel married Nelia Cordell Sluder on 2 Jul 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Nelia (daughter of Flint Sluder and Nan (Sluder)) was born on 9 Sep 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 May 1989 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Carl Harrington Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 Jul 1996 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Melscheimer Cemetery, , Stark County, Ohio.
    2. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. Myra Leona Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Jun 1997; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    4. 21. Lucy Faye Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1919 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died about 1992 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    5. 22. Andrew William Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Dec 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    6. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 27. Dennis Edwin Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Sep 1984 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    11. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    13. 30. Clara Ruth Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1934 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 28 Sep 1992 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    14. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    15. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 11.  Nancy Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born about 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.

  3. 12.  Stephen Morgan Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 16 Aug 1895 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Jul 1977 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Stephen married Pinkie Mae Johnson on 12 Dec 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Pinkie (daughter of Thomas A. Johnson and Lydia Hughes) was born about 1895; died on 27 Oct 1969 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Lillie Ethel Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 10 Feb 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.

  5. 14.  Ervin Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 14 Feb 1898 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died in May 1966 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    1920 Pulaski County, KY Census
    Science Hill

    Household 136
    Thomas C. Moody67NC NC NC
    Mary E. 65NC NC NC
    Thomas A. 25TN NC NC
    Mary E. 6NC TN NCGranddaughter
    Edith E. 3NC TN NCGranddaughter
    Iva L. 1KY TN NCGranddaughter
    Elizabeth24NC NC NCDaughter in law
    Irvine Sparks 22NC NC NCGrandson
    Eliza E. Sparks 18TN TN TNGranddaughter
    Margaret K. Sparks 2TN NC TNGreat Granddaughter


    1930 Washington County, TN
    9th District
    Household 49
    Ervin Sparks 32NC NC NC
    Eliza E. 29TN TN TN
    Margaret K. 12TN NC TN
    John R. 9KY NC TN
    Chelcalee 7TN NC TN
    Margaret M. 6TN NC TN
    Geneva L. 2 9/12TN NC TN

    Ervin married Eliza Ellen "Eddie" Nelson on 10 Jun 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Eliza (daughter of John King Nelson and Laura B. Moody) was born about 1901 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died in Feb 1979 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 37. Geneva L. Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1928 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jul 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    6. 38. Alma Lucille Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1932 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jan 2007 in Spotsylvania County, , , Virginia.
    7. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 40. Roy Allen Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1936 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    9. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 15.  Mary Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born in 1899 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.

    Mary married Clarence Tilman Calhoun on 26 Feb 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Clarence (son of Wilburn Harrison Calhoun and Frances Lutitia Bentley) was born on 19 Oct 1897 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 28 Apr 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Frank Calhoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1824 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .
    2. 43. Harlen Calhoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1828 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .
    3. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 45. Mildred Calhoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 Mar 2014 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    5. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 47. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 48. Dimple Margaret Calhoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  7. 16.  Robert H. Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born about 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.

    Robert married Margaret "Maggie" Vance on 11 Feb 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1904 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 50. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 51. Helen Ruth Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  8. 17.  Ralph Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 9 May 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina.

    Ralph married Fay M. Calhoun on 11 Mar 1938 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Fay (daughter of Harvey Columbus "Lum" Calhoun and Elizabeth Rose Gouge) was born about 1912 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Carl Harrington Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 30 Apr 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 Jul 1996 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Melscheimer Cemetery, , Stark County, Ohio.

    Carl married Amey Mae Calhoun on 27 Mar 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amey (daughter of Starlin Isaac Calhoun and Josephine Jodie Benfield) was born on 25 Jan 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died about 1982 in Stark County, , , Ohio; was buried in Melscheimer Cemetery, , Stark County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  3. 20.  Myra Leona Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 2 Jun 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Jun 1997; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Myra married Ralph Stacy Greer about 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Ralph was born on 12 Feb 1912 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 10 Jul 1980 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 21.  Lucy Faye Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 18 Jan 1919 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died about 1992 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Lucy married Leonard Braswell about 1940 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Leonard was born on 1 Sep 1918 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 4 Oct 1983 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 22.  Andrew William Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 11 Apr 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Dec 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    He, his wife and their three children were murdered in December 1954.

    Andrew married Norma Ruth Ollis about 1950 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Norma was born on 27 Mar 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 8 Dec 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Belview Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 23.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 24.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  8. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  9. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  10. 27.  Dennis Edwin Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 5 Aug 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Sep 1984 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Dennis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 54. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 55. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 56. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 57. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 28.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  12. 29.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  13. 30.  Clara Ruth Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 19 Mar 1934 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 28 Sep 1992 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

  14. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  16. 33.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ervin3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  17. 34.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ervin3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  18. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ervin3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  19. 36.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ervin3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  20. 37.  Geneva L. Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ervin3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 9 Mar 1928 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jul 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    JOHNSON CITY - Geneva L. Douglas, age 89, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness.

    A native of Johnson City, she was a daughter of the late Ervin and Eliza Ellen Sparks. Mrs. Douglas was a Baptist. She loved going fishing and to go to church. She played the piano by ear, and was self-taught. She served as a church pianist for many years.

    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Douglas is preceded in death by brothers, Robert, Roy, David, and Frank Sparks; sisters, Kate Furchess, Chelsea Lee Anders, and Mildred Mabel.

    Survivors include her husband, John Douglas, Johnson City; sons, Kenneth Wayne Douglas and Darrell Lynn Douglas and wife Virginia, all of Tallahassee, Florida; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; sister, Alice Marie Sutton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

    The funeral service for Mrs. Douglas will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 8, 2017 in the East Parlor of the funeral home with Rev. Albert Jarnagin officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.

    A private graveside will take place at Monte Vista Memorial Park.

    Geneva married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 38.  Alma Lucille Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ervin3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 7 Dec 1932 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jan 2007 in Spotsylvania County, , , Virginia.

    Alma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ervin3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  23. 40.  Roy Allen Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ervin3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 18 Nov 1936 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Roy Al-len Sparks, born No-vem-ber 18, 1936, son of the late Ervin and Eliza Sparks of John-son City, TN. He died peace-fully at the John-son City Med-i-cal Center on Fri-day, April 24, 2015, at the age of 78 af-ter a brief ill-ness of can-cer.
    Roy Sparks was a won-der-ful and great pro-vider for his fam-ily and loved by us all. He loved to go fish-ing and hunt-ing.
    Roy served our coun-try in the US Army. He worked in sales at RC Cola, Rainbo Bak-ery, Pepsi, Dolly Madi-son, Sun-beam, Wise and Sara Lee. Be-fore re-tir-ing he was awarded sales-man of the year twice.
    Roy was a long time and ac-tive mem-ber of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1831, where he liked spend-ing time with friends. Roy al-ways kept a smile on his face and made many peo-ple happy.
    Roy Sparks is sur-vived by his sis-ters, Ge-neva Douglas, John-son City, Marie Sut-ton, Wil-liam-son, GA; Ex-wife and best friend, Judy Wal-ters Sparks; Chil-dren, Alan Sparks, Bris-tol, TN, Re-gina Sparks Hous-ton, John-son City, Julie Sparks Carden and hus-band, Sean Carden, John-son City; grand-chil-dren, Austin Sparks, Bluff City, Va-nessa Sparks, John-son City, Justin Hous-ton, Er-win, TN, Jo-shua Hous-ton, John-son City, Ash-ley Hous-ton Shoun, Mor-ris-town, TN, Sum-mer Carden, Bai-ley Carden, Jake Carden and Josie Carden, all of John-son City; great grand-child, Audrey Hous-ton. Sev-eral nieces and neph-ews also sur-vive.
    Mr. Sparks is pre-ceded in death by four broth-ers, Robert Sparks, Ervin Sparks Jr., Frank Sparks, all of John-son City, David Sparks, King-sport, TN; four sis-ters, Kate Furches, Den-ver, Col-o-rado, Mil-dred Lane, Lor-ton, VA, Alma Har-ris, Al-ex-an-dra, VA, Chel-sea Anders, Bal-ti-more, Mary-land.
    The me-mo-rial ser-vice for Mr. Sparks will be con-ducted on Thurs-day, April 30, 2015, at 7:00 P.M. in the East Chapel of Ap-pa-la-chian Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Yel-ton.
    The fam-ily will re-ceive friends Thurs-day from 6:00 un-til 7:00 P.M. in the East Par-lor of the fu-neral home.
    Pri-vate dis-po-si-tion will be held at a later date.


  24. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ervin3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  25. 42.  Frank Calhoun Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born about 1824 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .

  26. 43.  Harlen Calhoun Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born about 1828 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .

  27. 44.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  28. 45.  Mildred Calhoun Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born on 24 Aug 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 Mar 2014 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Mildred Buchanan McCall, age 94, of Butler, formerly of Hampton, went home to be with the Lord at the home of her daughter on Monday, March 24, 2014, following an extended illness.
    She was the daughter of the late Clarence & Mary Sparks Calhoun and was born in the Linville Falls Community of Avery County, N.C.
    Mildred retired from Unilever Corporation and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of First Christian Church in Elizabethton and a fifty year member of the Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star #163 Sycamore Chapter.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Fin G. Buchanan; her second husband, Robert "Bob" McCall; a son, David Buchanan; four brothers; and one sister.
    Survivors include one daughter, Catherine Johnson and husband, Howard, of Butler; one son, Michael Buchanan and wife, Eleanor, Frankfort, IL; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Dimple Stine, Johnson City, and Bea Campbell; and one brother, Gene Calhoun. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
    The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at First Christian Church in Elizabethton.
    A service to honor Mildred's life will follow the visitation at 12:00 PM with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, Minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Niles & Lena Onks and Gene Estep.
    The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service on Wednesday at the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery in Hampton. Active pallbearers will be Michael Buchanan, James Buchanan, Niles Onks, Adam Savicz, Dwayne Calhoun and John Clawson. Woodhall Young will serve as honorary pallbearer.
    The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Judy Matthews and Jennifer Clawson for the love and care shown to Mildred during her illness.

    Mildred married Fin Buchanan on 1 Jan 1938 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Fin was born on 15 Mar 1911 in North Carolina, , , ; died in Aug 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Catharine D. Buchanan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jul 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  29. 46.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  30. 47.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  31. 48.  Dimple Margaret Calhoun Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Dimple Margaret Calhoun Stine departed this world on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was greatly loved and will be missed. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Sparks Calhoun. Dimple was a woman of great faith and was an active member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church for many years. She was a member of the choir and was also actively involved in Awana and the children's ministry. Dimple worked at ITT-North Electric for some time but her passion was baking, gardening, ceramics and knitting. In addition to her parents, Dimple was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank Calhoun, Fred Calhoun, Audie Calhoun, and Harlan Calhoun; and two sisters, Mildred McCall, and Lois Pennington.

    Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 30 years and caregiver, Donald E. Stine, Sr.; a stepson Edward Stine and his wife Janice; a daughter Sherry Hill; and a son Terry Hill, all of whom she greatly loved. The joy of her heart was her beloved grandchildren, Rachel (Stine) Hicks and her husband Jason, Adam Stine, Nathan Stine, and Abigail Stine; and one newborn great-grandchild, McKenna Hicks.

    The family will receive friends to share memories from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, Johnson City. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 7:00pm with Pastor Roy Yelton officiating. A Committal Service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

    Dimple married Harlan Hill on 9 Aug 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harlan was born on 11 May 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Mar 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  32. 49.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.Robert3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  33. 50.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.Robert3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1)

  34. 51.  Helen Ruth Sparks Descendancy chart to this point (16.Robert3, 4.Joseph2, 1.George1) was born about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Helen Ruth Sparks McCoury, 87, passed away December 1, 2016 at Hillview Rehabilitation Center. She lived at Sycamore Springs Senior Living.

    Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ted R. McCoury; parents, Robert and Maggie Sparks; and three sisters.

    Surviving are two sons, Ronnie and Jerry McCoury of Michigan; one brother, Gene Sparks of Johnson City; three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

    Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the VA in Johnson City.

    Helen married Theodore Roosevelt McCoury about 1946 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Theodore (son of Loddie E. McCoury and Dora Greene) was born on 28 Jul 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Mar 2015 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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