Martin Wilburn Church

Martin married Nancy Lucinda McBride about 1871 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nancy (daughter of Rev. Brazilla McBride and Elizabeth Eggers) was born on 5 Mar 1851 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 7 Feb 1932 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martha Cook on 9 Jul 1892 in North Carolina, , , . Martha (daughter of Larkin H. Cook and Eliza J. Trivette) was born on 29 Jun 1874 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 17 Feb 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Reatha Walsh about 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Reatha (daughter of James Hamilton Walsh and Martha Ellen Church) was born on 4 Apr 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 Apr 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Samuel Lafayette Harmon about 1890. Samuel (son of Ephraim Council Harmon and Camilla Trivette) was born in Sep 1869 in Laurel Creek, , Watauga County, North Carolina; died on 8 Sep 1942 in Dark Ridge, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Ellen Catharine Bunton on 24 Jul 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ellen (daughter of Ulysses Grant (Doll) Bunton and Martha Caroline (Mattie) Hatley) was born about 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 1966 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Nevada K. York on 16 Dec 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nevada was born in Aug 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Texie married John F. McGuire about 1912 in North Carolina, , , . John (son of Leander Webster McGuire and Nancy Louisa Trivette) was born on 14 Dec 1891 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 4 Jun 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zora married John Malachi "Mal" Estep on 7 Jan 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . John (son of Landon Estep and Rebecca F. Watson) was born on 15 Jan 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 Mar 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Acie Virgil McGuire about 1915 in North Carolina, , , . Acie (son of Leander Webster McGuire and Nancy Louisa Trivette) was born on 24 Feb 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 May 1978 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Leroy McGuire about 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Leroy (son of George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Saphronia Alice Trivette) was born on 3 Mar 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 21 Apr 1977 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Lanta Tabatha McGuire on 8 Jun 1924. Lanta was born on 23 Sep 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Jul 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Reatha Walsh on 25 Nov 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Reatha was born on 4 Jan 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 Apr 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Coy David Mann on 12 Oct 1924 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Coy (son of Arthur Frank Mann and Mary Isabell McGuire) was born on 25 Aug 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Mar 1963 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Asa married Sarah E. Morton on 20 Jul 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 2 May 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flossie married Harvey Bowman on 4 May 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harvey (son of Lee Roy Bowman and Nicie Trivette) was born on 11 Feb 1911 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Avery married Julie Ann (Mae) Bunton on 5 Feb 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Julie (daughter of Ulysses Grant (Doll) Bunton and Martha Caroline (Mattie) Hatley) was born about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bunton Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Martha Leota Stout about 1921 in North Carolina, , , . Martha (daughter of William Leonard Stout and Naomi Jane Church) was born on 31 Aug 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Oct 1975 in Genesse County, , , Michigan; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Sally E. Ferguson about 1933 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Sally was born about 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Floyd married Freda Blanche McGuire about 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Freda (daughter of George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Saphronia Alice Trivette) was born on 13 Mar 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 30 Aug 2009 in Catawba County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Raymond James Harmon, age 96, passed away peacefully into eternity on Saturday morning, March 23, 2013, at the home of his daughter, Judy Campbell, Johnson City, TN.

Mr. Harmon was born February 27, 1917, in the Poga area of Avery County, North Carolina, to Samuel Harmon and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy Ann" Church Harmon. He was a former resident of the Southside Community of Elizabethton for most of his life. He had resided in Johnson City since 2004.

Mr. Harmon was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Mae Lambert Harmon, March 12, 2007; and a son, Jimmy Ray Harmon, January 1, 1985. He was also preceded in death by 8 brothers, Avery, Ephraim, Russell, Wiley, Lester, Butler, Wilburn and Floyd Harmon; and six sisters, Stella Ford, Verna Castner, Buna Carter, Mae Fuller, Ethel Stout and Beatrice Harmon, who died in infancy.

He is survived by his daughter, Judy Campbell and beloved son-in-law, Bobby Campbell, of Johnson City; a son, Donnie Harmon and wife, Elizabeth, of Johnson City; two grandchildren, Leanne Harmon, of Mineola, FL, and John Harmon, of Johnson City, TN. He leaves behind two dear sisters-in-law, Selma Vines and Mattie Lewis; and brother-in-law, George Lambert and wife, Jessie Lee, of Butler. Mr. Harmon was blessed with 59 cousins and many nieces and nephews who survive him with their children and grandchildren.

"Uncle Raymond" will be missed by this extensive family for his gentle nature, the twinkle in his eyes, sweet smile and gift for song. He never lacked for a joke or story to tell.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1936 until 1939 in the 64th Regiment, Coastal Artillery with an overseas assignment in Hawaii. He retired from the Processing and Distribution Department at VA Mountain Home, Tn., in 1980 after 30 years of service.

He loved bowling and working crossword puzzles. Having been raised on a large farm, his love for the land never left him. As long as he was able, he enjoyed growing and preserving God's bounty from the earth.

Mr. Harmon was a member of the Elizabethton Church of Christ for over 60 years, serving as an Elder for 50 of those years. He love his Lord and was blessed with a long life to faithfully serve Him. His presence and Christian example will be missed in his church home.

The family wished to express gratitude to a special niece, Kim Ray, and her husband, Mark, for their devotion and care of Mr. Harmon over the last 6 years.

The family will receive friends at Elizabethton Church of Christ on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, from 5 PM until 7 PM with the service to follow at 7 PM with Mr. Roby Ellis, Minister officiating. The family remembrance will be given by his nephew, Sam Harmon. Music will be provided by the church congregational singing.

Graveside interment will be at Happy Valley Memorial Park on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 10 AM. Full military honors to be accorded by Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Bobby Campbell, John Harmon, Mark Ray, Joe Harmon, George Ellis and Willie Holtsclaw. Honorary pallbearers will be men of the Elizabethton Church of Christ. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are ask to meet at the Elizabethton Church of Christ at 9:15 AM on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Raymond married Mae Lambert about 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mae was born about 1918; died on 12 Mar 2007 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Gordie married Christine Mary Birchfield about 1946. Christine (daughter of William Grant Birchfield and Bertha Irick) was born on 24 Oct 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 May 2004 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Church was a native of Carter County and had lived in Unicoi County since 11936. He was a son of the late Iley C. "W.C." and Ellen Catharine Bunton Church.
He was a Clinchfield Railroad inspector before retiring in 1975 after 52 years of service.

He was a member of the Buffalo Valley Christian Church and a member of the Unicoi Masonic Lodge No. 681 F&AM.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, June Ellen Potter Church; two brothers, Luther Church and Gordie Church; and one sister, Della Church Arney.

Survivors include his wife, Addie McGuire Church; two sons, David D. and David H. Church; one daughter, Blanca Church Miller.
Source- The Erwin Record, January 14, 1998

Howard married June Ellen Potter on 31 Aug 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. June (daughter of Peter Hamilton "Ham" Potter and Zady Ann Andrews) was born on 20 May 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jul 1984 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married Addie Mae McGuire about 1985. Addie (daughter of Henry Jacob McGuire and Della Jane Walsh) was born on 21 Sep 1907 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Mar 1998 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Myrtle Hardin about 1934 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Myrtle was born on 28 Dec 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jan 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hardin Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Della married Earnest Earl Arney about 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Earnest (son of James David Arney and Alice Dugger) was born on 26 Jan 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jun 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nell (Net) Church, formerly of Treadway Street in Elizabethton, died at the John Reed Home in Limestone on February 19, 2007. Nell was the sixth child of Eldran Catherine Bunton Church and Wiley Charlton Church of the Poga Community in Carter County, Tennessee. Nell wanted it known that she was delivered by Aunt Ann Trivette, a midwife, for twenty-five cents on a cold day, December 10, 1920; but that she had tried to warm the hearts of all she knew, and that she tried to make her life count and be worth all she could. She worked at the local rayon plants for forty years and two of those years she kept her aged parents in the home, made a garden and mowed the yard, canned garden products and kept up the home on Treadway Street. Claiming kin to everyone she could brought great joy to Nell Church; in truth, she probably was blood kin to half of Carter County before the TVA brought new blood. She was descended from about fifty lines from NC and TN, among which were the Buntons, Duggers, Greenes, Hatleys, Harmons, McBrides, Trivettes and Church families. Though Nell never married, she leaves twenty-two nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews and thousands of cousins. Nell was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Howard, Stella, Luther, Della, Gordie, Doris and Ray. Only Chester Allen of the home place in Poga survives. Funeral service for Nell (Net) Church will be conducted from Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with burial to follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park near her parents and sisters. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, February 21, from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and on Thursday, February 22, from 8:00 A.M. until the service. Cousin Martha Query will give the family memorial, Rev. Jim Hawk, pastor of Doe River Baptist Church will conduct the funeral service and music will be provided by the Beech Mountain Baptist Church Singers. Organ music will be provided throughout the service. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Doe River Baptist Church.

Notes:

MARYVILLE — Doris Church Campbell, 81, of Maryville,
passed away at Blount Memorial Hospital due to
complications of pneummonia. She was a beloved wife, mother sister and grandmother who went to be with the
Lord on Friday, March 4, 2005. Mrs. Campbell retired
from Levi Strauss in 1989, then volunteered as a Vitra
Tax Preparer and also tutored in an adult literarcy program.
Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll R. Campbell; a son, Carroll Ray Campbell, her
father and mother, Wiley C and Ellen B Church; three
brothers, Howard, Gordie and Luther; two sisters, Stella
Church and Della Arney; and two cousins, Asa and Dwight
Bunton.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Lynn and Vickie Campbell, Maryville; a daughter and son-in-law,
Sharon and Terry Patton, Knoxville; a daughter, Denise Valentine, Maryville; grandchildren and their spouses, Emily Valentine, Shawn Campbell, Nathan Patton, and his wife Kaylon, Daniel Patton, Kendra Patton, Dwight Campbell and his wife Wendy, Adam Campbell and Amanda Campbell, a
great-granddaughter, Maggie Leigh Campbell "bright-eyes"; a sister, Nell Church, Elizabethton; two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Ray and Mary Church, Maryville, Allen and Margery Church, Butler; a cousin, Martha B. Query, Unicoi; two sisters-in-laws, Myrtle Church, Erwin, and Norma Campbell, Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers and sister-in-law, Jack & Normal Campbell, Butler, Joe and Marge Campbell, Hampton, Jim and Mary Campbell, Butler and special friends, Donna Standridge and Lisa Reynolds "Floch".

Funeral services for Mrs. Campbell will be conducted at 4
p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Miller Funeral Home, Magnolia
Chapel, with Rev. Tommy Patterson officiating.

Dorris married Carroll Reese Campbell about 1945. Carroll (son of John Frank Campbell and Rosa Caroline Ward) was born on 28 Dec 1921 in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 1983 in Blount County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

U. Raymond "Ray" Church, 81, 324 H. Heaton Road, Elizabethton, died
Thursday, October 12, 2006, in the Veterans Hospital, Asheville, North
Carolina, after an extended illness.

A native, of Avery County, N.C., he was a son of the late Wiley Charlton &
Ellen Kathrine Bunton Church. Mr. Church had lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for
42 years before returning to Elizabethton in 2002. He was a retired Salesman.
Mr. Church served in the United States Navy during World War II and the United
States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

He was preceded in death by three sisters: Della Arney, Dorothy Campbell
and Stella Church; and by three brothers: Luther, Howard and Gordie Church.
His hobbies were playing the guitar and writing poetry. He was a member of the
Beech Mountain Baptist Church.

Survivors include Four Daughters & Two Sons-in-law, Janet and Paul Grewe,
Tavernier, Fla., Carolyn and Rick Koole, Hudsonville, Mich., Jennifer K.
Church and Courtney Church, both of Kalamazoo, Mich.; one brother and sister-
in-law, Allen and Margie Church, Butler; one sister, Nell Church,
Elizabethton; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral
Chapel, with Pastor Rick Koole and Pastor Dennis Church officiating. Graveside
service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the National Cemetery,
Mountain Home. Music will be provided by his niece, Denise Valentine, and
nephew, Dwight Campbell. Military honors and pallbearers will be provided by
the Tennessee National Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

Notes:

Allen Chester Church, 90, of the Poga Community in Butler, Tenn., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Allen was born in Avery County, N.C., to the late Wiley and Ellen Bunton Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Randy Church; one daughter, Carol Church; four brothers, Howard Church, Gordie Church, Luther Church and Ray Church; and four sisters, Nell Church, Della Church Arney, Dot Church Campbell and Stella Church.
Allen was a kind, humble and loving man, always ready with a friendly smile and a kind word for everyone he met Allen was many things to many people — a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. A gentleman whose presence will be missed tremendously by his community.
Allen retired as a Carter County school bus driver, where for many years he "adopted children and their families" throughout the Poga, Elk Mills and Little Milligan area. He, along with his beloved wife Margery, also worked and farmed the land where they lived. Allen was a devout member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was the church clerk for many years. As most did in the community, Allen developed a love for fishing and hiking in his beautiful mountains and in later years, he enjoyed puzzle books.
Those left to cherish Allen's many wonderful memories include his devoted and loving wife, Margery Stout Church, of the home; his son, Michael Church of Johnson City, Tenn.; his daughter, Sherry Church Lewis of Wilmington, N.C.; four grandchildren, Stephanie Lewis, Miranda Lewis Wulf and husband Shawn, India Lewis and Chase Lewis, all of Wilmington, N.C.; two great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, William Stout Jr. of Butler, Tenn., and Don Stout of Florida; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Stout of Florida. Several nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends and neighbors also survive.
A visitation to remember Allen will be conducted from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday, August 18, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A graveside service to honor the life of Allen Chester Church will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, August 19, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Church officiating. Active pallbearers will be members of the Honor Guard and family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Evan Plummer and Gary Guy.


A Life Lived: Allen Church was a favorite school bus driver of Little Milligan students

By Rozella Hardin
Published 8:26 am Wednesday, August 28, 2019

We all are blank slates when we arrive on this earth. It's what we do in our lifetime that counts.

Allen C. Church's roots were in the Poga Community, where he spent his entire life except for two years that he served in the U.S. Navy during the 1950s. Allen died August 14 at the age of 90.

He was a farmer and school bus driver. That's how he made his living, but there was much more to the man than his life's work. Almost everyone who came in contact with Allen Church came away with the same thoughts — humble, kind, gentle, and long-suffering. Yes, Allen Church possessed all these traits and much more.

For 30 years or more, Allen drove a school bus for the Carter County School System in the Poga, Elk Mills and Little Milligan Communities. He delivered school children to and from Little Milligan School and Hampton High School. His wife, Margery, worked as an aide for many years at Little Milligan School. "They were both salt-of-the-earth people, just good Godly people, who were good not only to the kids, but everyone they came in contact with," said J.R. Campbell, Principal at Little Milligan Elementary School.

"In all the years that I knew him, when I was a student and later as an educator, I never knew Mr. Church to raise his voice. He was very mild-mannered. The kids respected him, and he did a great service to our school and was a credit to our community," Campbell added.

Church lived on the Tennessee-North Carolina line in Poga at his family's homeplace. He was the youngest of nine children and the last surviving one. He and Margery had four children, two of whom died as infants. A son, Michael, lives in Johnson City, and a daughter, Sherry, in Wilmington, N.C.

At the time of his death, Allen and Margery had been married 66 years. She, too, is 90 years old. According to Michael, his father was taking care of his parents, both of whom had health problems, when he went to Margery's home to inquire if she would come and help with his mother, who had suffered a stroke. Margery agreed to do so, and after a two-year courtship, she agreed to become Allen's wife.

"My dad loved to farm. For many years he raised tobacco as well as beans for the bean market in Mountain City. He also grew a vegetable garden and enjoyed hunting ginseng. In his spare time he liked to hunt and fish and in later years went on hiking trips with Michael."

His pastor, Dennis Church at Beech Mountain Baptist Church, recalls Allen prided himself on growing vegetables, especially tomatoes. "He always grew some big tomatoes," said Pastor Church.

"Allen was an A-1 person. He was faithful to the church, and had served as both a deacon and church clerk. The church was an important part of Allen's life. As a Christian, deacon, school bus driver, Allen Church impacted a lot of lives. He was among the kindest and most giving people I've ever known and I was proud to have him as a friend and to have been his pastor," said the preacher.

Many residents of the Little Milligan Community, who rode Church's school bus, became life-long friends with him. "He was a mentor to many of the students," said the secretary at Little Milligan School.

In addition to farming and driving a school bus, Allen was also a good handyman. His son recalls that Allen was an apprentice electrician and helped wire many of the homes in the Poga area when electricity came to the area. "He could learn and do about anything," said Michael.

"He was a good daddy to me and my sister. What I remember about him was his patience, the hard worker that he was, and his kindness and love. He taught us what was right and encouraged us to work at what suited us. He was good to my mother and to everyone he came in contact with. I never ever seen him lose his temper," said Michael.

Allen Church lived right on the state line. "I'm just glad he wasn't born a few feet over in North Carolina. We could not have called him our own," said Campbell.

Allen Church's slate may have been empty when he came into this world, but he had packed a lot of living in his 90 years, and when he died, his slate was full of accounts of good deeds and kind words attributed to him by former students, neighbors, and friends.

"He showed us how to live," said Pastor Dennis Church.

Allen married Margery Gladys Stout on 25 Dec 1952 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Margery (daughter of William Haskell Stout and Lona Marie Andes) was born about 1929 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 14 Feb 2023 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home Veterans Hospital, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ottie married Lelia Mae Walser about 1921. Lelia (daughter of Albert Jackson Walser and Edna Cordelia Stine) was born on 26 Mar 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Oct 1987; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ranah married Willie C. Carraway about 1925. Willie (son of Cordelle Carraway and Sarah Miller) was born on 3 Dec 1907 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 19 Jan 1933 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ranah married Warren David Moody on 17 Jul 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Warren (son of John Wade Moody and Cora Anne Potter) was born in Aug 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 1951 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eustace married Leila B. Hardin on 30 Jul 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Leila (daughter of Michael Roberts Hardin and Lucy Bartee) was born on 22 May 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Mar 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gurney married Ruby Harmon about 1934. Ruby (daughter of Virgil Kinzy Harmon and Minnie Isabell Stout) was born on 28 Apr 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 14 Jun 1978 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eula married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married James H. Hickman on 4 Jun 1948 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . James was born on 25 Mar 1925 in , Hawkins County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Jun 1922 in , Lenawee County, Michigan, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Len Rex Estep, 69, 1775 Highway 91, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, December 19, 2000, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Mr. Estep was a native of Avery County, N.C., and a son of the late John Mal and Zora Church Estep. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Estep, and a daughter, Sue Solomon.
Mr. Estep was a former employee of Tri-State Container. He had lived in Detroit, Mich., for a number of years and retired from West-Vaco Container in Detroit. He returned to Elizabethton four months ago. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Anna Estep, Elizabethton; two daughters, Sandra Bates and Peggy Comacho, both of Detroit, Mich.; two brothers, Raymond Estep, Elizabethton, and Gurney Estep, Tipton, Mich.; and two sisters, Pat Patterson and Betty Jo Ketchem, both of Elizabethton. Ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

ESTEP -- Funeral services for Len Rex Estep, 69, 1775 Highway 91, Elizabethton, who died Tuesday, December 19, 2000, will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Chapman officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 22, in the Ensor Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Friday, will be Mike Johnson, Bill Tester, Basil Blackburn, Allen Blevins, William McHone and Chad Blackburn.

Family/Spouse: Ruth Oliver. Ruth was born about 1936 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died before 2000 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Floyd married Betty Jane Scalf about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Betty was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 1991 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Edna Tidwell on 19 Jul 1947 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Edna (daughter of Vegie Tidwell and Thelma Inez Collins) was born on 2 Nov 1928 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Oct 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
ELIZABETHTON - Glenn C. Church, age 83, of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Glenn served during the Vietnam Era for the U.S. Army and later retired after 30 years from the U.S. Post Office. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Asa Clinard Church and Sarah “Dolly” Morton Church. Glenn was a graduate of Unaka High school and then went on to finish his education at ETSU. He was very soft spoken and never raised his voice or spoke harshly of anyone. Glenn was a Minister of Music for over 60 years and served many local area churches. He was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church. Glenn enjoyed working in the yard, planting his flowers and being outside, but he especially loved to spend time with his grandkids. He always looked forward to music school every year with the Watauga Association of Baptists. Glenn had a significant influence on many people who came to know Jesus. He was a man who loved his God, family and flag.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Howard and sister-in-law, Pat Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife and “rare gem” of 53 years, Joyce Oliver Church, of the home; two sons, David Church and wife Vicky, of Knoxville and Stephen Church and wife Lori, of Johnson City; a brother, Gene Church, of Elizabethton and brother-in-law, Howard Rev. Robert, of Kannapois, NC; three grandchildren, Kathleen “Katie” Church and Caleb Church, of Knoxville and Erica Church, of Johnson City and other nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Glenn C. Church will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday, May 28, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Dennis Wilson and Dr. Kenneth Jordan officating. The music will be under the directon of Jamie Schaff. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. prior to the funeral service.

The graveside service will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected by family and friends.

Notes:

Buried:
Carol Ann Church Howard, 78
Throughout this illness, she touched the lives of many wonderful medical personnel with her strong faith. She faced every obstacle with the mindset that God loves her and that He is in control. Her question to everyone was whether or not they knew Him, and if not, could she make the introduction.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 8, at 2 pm, at Miami Baptist Church, 6701 Miami Church Road, Concord, NC 28025 where she was a member. The service will be officiated by Rev. Scott Faw and the Rev. Eddie Barbee. Interment will be at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, Tennessee.
Daughter of: * Cline Church and * Dolly Morton Church
She grew up in the Elizabethton, Tennessee area where she met and fell in love with a young preacher. Because of her maiden name, the joke was that her husband had "married the church and was raising a Sunday School." Carol was the model "pastor's wife," and was constantly engaged in serving alongside her husband in many capacities but mostly in the area of music. She spent many years playing the piano or as Director of Music as her own father had while she was growing up.
After her children were in school, Carol went back to college in order to become a better church musician. She subsequently earned 2 different music degrees from Wingate University in 1979 and 1981. After a few years of almost daily duty as a substitute teacher, she earned certification to teach middle school language arts and social studies. She later returned to Wingate to earn a Master's Degree in Education in 1994 and was also a National Board Certified Teacher. Carol spent 21 years teaching full time at East Union Middle School in Union County, and then Kannapolis Middle School in Cabarrus County, touching the lives of many students.
Husband of 58 years: Rev. Robert Dallas Howard

Carol married Rev. Robert Dallas Howard, Jr. on 30 Jun 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Dallas Robert Howard and Carrie Elva Combs) was born on 29 Apr 1939 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Mar 2023 in , Union County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter Carter, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emma Robina Lewis. Emma (daughter of Roy Butler Lewis and Sylvia Novella Cook) was born on 25 Mar 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Jan 2020 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Johnson County News, Mountain City, Thursday, April 20, 1950 page 1. SGT. HARMON TO BE BURIED ON JUNE 17.
The body of Staff Sergeant NELSON OMAR HARMON of the Butler section, who was killed in action over the Baltic Sea on Oct. 10, 1943, has been returned for burial.
Funeral has been set for 2 o'clock Saturday, June 17, at Buntontown Baptist Church, with Rev. John Hagaman of Zionville, N.C., Rev. Dayton Jones and Rev. J. Roby Stout officiating. Burial will be in Bunton Cemetery with military honors accorded by the local color guard and firing squad.
The body was moved to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Avery HARMON, at Carderview on Thursday from Elizabethton. The body of the 26 year-old sergeant at the time of his death, was found in February of this year, about six and a half years after he had been reported missing in action over the Batlic sea. He had been stationed at Leige, Germany.
Sgt. Harmon formerly resided near the old town of Butler, and was educated at Butler and Blackstone, Va. He entered the air corps Dec 9, 1941, and as a bombardier, had completed 18 missions. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, Air Medal, Purple Heart, and Oak Leaf Cluster. Harmon was a member of the Episcopal Church at Rochchester, N.Y.
Besides his parents, survivors include four brothers, Allen of Valley Forge; Norman of the army, Bobby Ray and Billy Joe of Carderview; three sisters, Mrs. Kermit CABLE, Eunice and Betty HARMON, all of Carderview; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Sam HARMON of Shell Creek; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. BUNTON of Hampton.

Respectfully ..... Nelson did "not" receive the Medal of Honor .... He was not found on any listing for that medal during the war.

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Johnson County News, Thursday, Dec. 27, 1945
Funeral services for MRS. DONNIS MACEL DUGGER, 26, Elizabethton, who died Sunday at 6:15 p.m. in a Elizabethton hospital following an illness of a monty, was held at the Meadowview Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Officiating ministers were Rev. Roby Stout, Rev. Daton Jones and Rev. Russell Potter.
Survivors are her husband, Willard DUGGER, two sons, Bobbie Ray and Willard Allen Dugger; her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Avery HARMON, Butler; four brothers, Allen HARMON, Elizabethton, Norman, Bobbie and Billy HARMON, all of Butler.
Mrs. Dugger was a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church.

Donnis married William Willard Dugger about 1938. William (son of George Washington Dugger and Eliza Jane Ratcliff) was born on 20 Jun 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1967 in Mason County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James Arnold Harmon, 85, Johnson City, died February 3, 2008, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

He was born October 1, 1922, in Akron, Ohio, and lived most of his life in Johnson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents William Russell and Leota Stout Harmon, one sister, Naomi Slate and one brother Leonard Harmon.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years-Mildred Whittington Harmon, his Children: Gail Crowe and June Seaton of Johnson City, Cathy Castle and husband Gene of Kansas City, Kansas, Sister-Juna Mae Harmon of Johnson City, Grandchildren: Kelly Bowman and husband Kevin, Kacy Crowe and wife Tracey, Daniel Burleson, Joshua and Mackenzie Castle, Cari and Shelley Seaton; Great Grandchildren: Ben & Emma Bowman.

He grew up in western North Carolina and studied at Milligan College to receive his BS Degree and ETSU for his Master's of Science in Educational Administration. He taught in Carter County at Gap Creek Elementary and Hampton High School, and then served as principal for Boones Creek High School and Daniel Boone High School, retiring from Washington County Board of Education in 1981. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Merchant Marines. As a member of Westside Christian Church, he served as elder and Sunday School Teacher for many years and will always be remembered for his beautiful voice in the choir and his brilliant mind as a teacher and mentor. His biblical knowledge amazed most Bible scholars. He was always a student and loved to read and learn. Mr. Harmon was a charter member, trustee and Sunday School teacher at Pinecrest Christian Church. Recently, he had attended First Christian Church. He has touched thousands of lives with his wisdom and guidance throughout the years.

He was an outstanding Christian, loving husband, father, friend and servant of others. With a mischievous wit, always pulling pranks on family and friends, the twinkle in his eye and that dimpled grin was in the telling of the tale. His love of life, family and friends showed up in the stories and tales he never tired of spinning. He loved to golf, fish, hunt, garden and the people who knew him called themselves blessed. His legacy will live on through his family and friends who called him a great man. He was so kind and compassionate, always available with wise advice and direction, serving as a great role model for others to follow.

Active Pallbearers will be Gene Castle, Kevin Bowman, Del Roper, Tony Rominger, Kacy Crowe, Daniel Burleson, and Joshua Castle.

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Juna Mae Harmon, 92, of Johnson City, entered the presence of her loving Savior on December 10, 2018, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Juna Mae was born May 31, 1926, in the Shell Creek community of Carter County and lived most of her life in Johnson City. She lived in Flint, Mich., for many years where she worked for General Motors until her retirement in 1982 when she moved back to Johnson City to be near family.
Juna Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Leota Stout Harmon; her brother, James Arnold Harmon, and his wife, Mildred Whittington Harmon; and her sister, Naomi Winters Slate.
She is survived by six nieces and one nephew, Gail Harmon Crowe, Cathy Harmon Castle, June Harmon Rominger, Carol Ann Winters Kendrick, Dinah Winters Taylor, Marcella Winters Howard and Doug Winters; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and a special friend, Brenda Kish.
As a member of West Side Christian Church, Elizabethton, Juna Mae was a blessing to those with whom she came in contact. She loved participating in anything going on in the life of the church. Juna Mae had a "green thumb," and could make anything grow and thrive. She had beautiful flowers around her home — inside and out. She also loved to sew and often made clothes, blankets, etc., for others. She also loved to cook and bake and often took food to shut-ins. There was not a recipe she would not try. She was a former member of the Community Club in Johnson City. She loved the outdoors and would often go for hikes on trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
In the last several years while living at Life Care of Elizabethton, Juna Mae was lovingly known as "The Hat Lady," donning a themed hat for every occasion. Seeing the smiles on people's faces as they saw her different hats brought her so much joy! She was an outstanding Christian woman of faith, a devoted sister, sister-in-law, aunt, daughter and friend to others. She had a twinkle in her eye and a quick wit. She will be dearly missed by all her loved ones and friends.
The funeral service for Juna Mae will be held Saturday, December 15, at 2 p.m., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Mr. Greg Key, minister, officiating. A musical tribute will be provided by Tony Rominger and Scott Reynolds. The graveside committal service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

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Naomi A. Slate, 76, of Cheyenne Health Care Center, Cheyenne, Wyo., died there Tuesday, June 28, 2005, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Slate was a native of Akron, Ohio, and a daughter of the late William Russell and Leotta Stout Harmon. Mrs. Slate was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker.

Survivors include a son, three daughters, 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a sister, and a brother.

The graveside service for Mrs. Slate will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 1, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend will meet at the cemetery at 12:55 p.m. Friday. The family will receive friends in the Tetrick Funeral Home Fireside Room from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30.

Worley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rosa Mae Harmon, age 78, of Newland, NC passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese, NC with her family by her side.

She was born on June 10, 1940, in Avery County, NC, a daughter of the late Wiley Harmon and the late Sally Ferguson Harmon.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband: Bill Burleson; Two Brothers: Worley Harmon and Lester Harmon; and Son: Infant Boy Horney.

Rosa was a member of Elk Valley Baptist Church in Banner Elk. She enjoyed traveling, word searches and playing cards, but most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed listening to gospel music.

Rosa leaves behind to cherish her memory her Son: Steve (Sandy) Horney of Banner Elk, NC; Daughter: Sharon (Randy) Keever of Morganton, NC; Son: Tim (Bonnie) Horney of Banner Elk, NC; Daughter: Angela (Tony) Johnson of Conover, NC; Sister: Ruby Clark of Newland, NC; Brother: Dennis (Dianne) Harmon of Morganton, NC; Father of Children and Best Friend: Ira (Lucille Carpenter) Horney of Banner Elk, NC; Grandson: Randy W. (Shannon) Clark; Granddaughters: Crystal (James Fox) Clark, Kayla Hollifield and Kylie Clark; Great Grandchildren: Brandon, Veronica, Cortnee, Ashton, and Kason; and several nieces and nephews.

Services for Rosa Mae Harmon will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Elk Valley Baptist Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. up until the service hour at Elk Valley Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Elk Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.

The Family of Rosa would like to offer a special thank you to everybody that has helped take care of Rosa in Avery County, Grace Heights Rehab, Grace Hospital and Burke County Hospice.

Rosa married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lois Harmon Church, 84, of Connelly Springs, passed away peacefully Saturday Aug. 10, 2019. Mrs. Church was born July 17, 1935, in Avery County, a daughter of the late Floyd and Blanche McGuire Harmon. She was of the Baptist faith and formally employed as a knitter with Alba-Waldensian and Burke Yarns.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband: Chester Church; a Son: Tony Preston Church; and a Brother: Steve Harmon. Surviving are her son: Terry Church and wife, Wanda, and their children, Tangena and Preston; her Daughter: Nancy Burns and husband, Mike, and their children, Myles, Amanda, and Kimberly; her Daughter: Jennifer Hubbard and husband, Tim, and their children, Heather and Sarah; her Daughter: Tammy Eckard and husband, Rick, and their children, Robert, Kira and Alexis; and her Son: Daniel Church and his children, Ashton and Cameron. Also surviving are her Siblings: Wayne Harmon, Samuel Harmon, Larry Joe Harmon, David Harmon, Sally Harmon, Freddie Harmon, and Freida Duncan; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A service of celebration was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church, Elk Park, with the Rev. Richard Jones and the Rev. David Duncan officiating. Interment followed in the Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lois married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Private First Class Floyd Steven Harmon was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Harmon served our country until February 24th, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was married. Floyd died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Floyd was born on January 1st, 1944 in Banner Elk, North Carolina. PFC Harmon is on panel 05E, line 072 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.

Avery Journal, Newland, NC - March 3, 1966: FLOYD STEPHEN HARMON KILLED IN VIETNAM: Pfc Floyd Stephen Harmon, 22, formerly of Beech Mountain and whose family now lives in Valdese, died in Viet Nam Feb. 24, of wounds caused by small arms fire, the Department of Defense reported. Pfc Harmon, son of Mrs. Blanche McGuire Harmon of Valdese and Floyd Harmon of Detroit, has been in the service since August 1965, and has been with the 101st Airborne Division. He was sent to Viet Nam last December. He attended Cranberry High school and was employed by Drexel Furniture Company before enlisting last June. He was married in August to Miss Lois Walsh who lives in Valdese. Surviving in addition to the widow and parents are five brothers, Wayne and Sammie of Winston Salem, Larry of Morganton and David and Freddy Harmon of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Lois Church on Connely Springs, Miss Sallie Harmon of Valdese and Miss Freida Harmon of the home; and a half-sister, Miss Glenda Harmon of Detroit. Funeral services will be held pending arrival of the body at the Beech Mountain Baptist Church. Rev. W. A. Honeycutt and Reverend Hagaman will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

I only knew him through letters. I was a kid who wrote to a soldier and learned about a war far away. I hope someone still thinks about him. I have remembered, and always will. Rena Van Breukelen.

He was the Husband of Mrs Lois Walsh Harmon, 304M Church Street, Valdese, NC, formerly of Butler Tenn. Floyd is the son of Floyd & Blanche McGuire Harmon. He was one of nine children.

He served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.

He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.

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Donnie (Don) L. Harmon, age 69, of Johnson City, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. Harmon was born in Banner Elk, NC, on July 9, 1946. He was the son of the late Raymond J. Harmon and Mae Lambert Harmon. He was raised in the Southside Community of Elizabethton.

He was a member of First Christian Church of Elizabethton, TN.

He was also a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). He graduated from Elizabethton High School Class of 1964 and East Tennessee State University. He was a proud veteran, having served his country during the Korean DMZ War of 1966-1969. To say that he was an "avid UT fan" would be an understatement.

Don loved his God, his country and his family. He walked quietly through our lives and was to us, a giant among men. Along the way, he touched us with his kindness, gentleness, and a compassionate spirit. He was hardworking, friendly, humble, fun and easy-going, but passionate about issues close to him. He possessed a Christ-like spirit, helping others and encouraging them in any way he could. He spoke not a word of judgment against others, instead choosing to see the good in all. He himself did not claim to be a perfect man, but was secure in his salvation and eternal reward.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jimmy R. Harmon.

Survivors are his wife, Elizabeth Archer Harmon; his daughter, Leanne Harmon, of Minneola, FL; and his son, John Harmon and wife Connie, of Johnson City; he is also survived by his only sister, Judy Campbell and her husband, Bob, of Johnson City. He deeply loved his brothers and sisters-in-law; his two aunts and one uncle and their children. He was deeply respected by the Taylor family, aunts and cousins of his wife. His faithful companion, Oliver, his cat, will miss him.

He ended a long, professional career in 2008 and became a caregiver to two special friends, Shawn Hamby and Bradley Parks, whom he loved. He says goodbye to his special "fishing buddies", Drew Pearson and Adam Menyhay, leaving them to "catch the big one."

The family pays special tribute to Peggy Meredith, her children, Vera and Leo at Meredith Valley Farms. Also, Dr. Richard McDavid of Mountain Home and Alysson Hutto, FNP and the staff at Family Physicians of Johnson City.

The memorial service will be held at First Christian Church, Elizabethton, TN, at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2015, with Mr. John Smith, Mr. Michael Klaus, ministers, officiating. A eulogy will be delivered by Mr. Sam Harmon.

The family will receive friends from NOON until 2:00 PM at the church, prior to the service on Saturday.

Following the memorial service, Mr. Harmon will be buried with full military honors at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be William Taylor, Jr., Robert Archer, Jeff Vines, Sam Harmon, Wayne Harmon, Joe Harmon, Shane Lambert, David Archer, and Stanley Bailey. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Campbell, Steve Pearson, George Lambert, J.T. Hubbard, and Larry Weaver.

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ELIZABETHTON - Don Steve Church, 72, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 in the Hillview Health Center. He was a son of Gordie and Christine Birchfield Church

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a sister, Patricia “Patye” Church Heaton in May, 2021.

Don was generous with wit and humor, spinning tales often shading the truth for the sake of sharing a good story. His laughter was always loud and hearty. He was kind and enjoyed his own company apart from the time spent with a very few dear friends and family. He was single and had no children. His dearest friends were his brother Chris Church and cousin Ronnie Heaton and friend Joey Jackson (deceased). He was a man who had talents he rarely made known in his later years such as his creativity in drawing, singing, and playing guitar. He was a shark at billiards. He was a carpenter, a trained welder and worked all over America as a millwright. Don was a shade tree mechanic who preferred older used vehicles to new ones. He enjoyed watching westerns and comedies. He took pride in the house and property he had owned on Sims Hill Road which had belonged to his beloved aunt and uncle, Lorna and Coy Heaton, and where he spent a great deal of his childhood. He lived a life of simplicity and loved it, though it was difficult at times. He suffered a stroke in July, 2021 that left him unable to speak but through hard work he regain his ability to walk and even lived on his own a short time. He fought valiantly. His strongest desire was to go home and now he is.

He leaves his brother, Chris Church, Elizabethton; a sister, Teresa Church West; brother in law, Greg Heaton, Elizabethton; special cousins, Ronnie Heaton (Lisa), Elizabethton, Wanda Heaton McCoury (Lee), Roan Mountain, and Randy Heaton (Gail), Missoula, MT.; nieces Jaime Heaton Norris, Janalan Heaton Setlock (Duane), Megan Heaton, and Kristen Heaton Johnson (Chris), all of Elizabethton; nephews Stephen Heaton and Gregory “Seth” Heaton, both of Elizabethton; and several grandnieces, grandnephews and greatgrands; two friends, Tony Greene and Don Powers, both of Elizabethton.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022 in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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ELIZABETHTON - Patye Church Heaton, age 64, of Elizabethton, Tennessee was called home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from the Johnson City Medical Center. Patye was born in Carter County to the late Gordie and Christine Birchfield Church.

Patye had a long career in nursing, first working in Sycamore Shoals Birthing Center for 10 years, then Johnson City OBGYN, Medial Care of Elizabethton and retired from the Carter County Health Department. She was a lifelong member of Valley Forge Christian Church. Patye enjoyed reading, family time, beach trips and woodworking.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 36 years, Greg Heaton, of the home; six children: Jaime Norris, Stephen Heaton (Christina), Jan Setlock (Duane), Kristen Heaton (Chris Johnson), Gregory Sethpatrick Heaton, all of Elizabethton and Megan Heaton, of Jonesborough; fourteen grandchildren: Noah Norris, Joel Doebbler, Toby Heaton, Julie West, Becky Heaton, Madison Setlock, Bella Setlock, Olivia Setlock, Grant Setlock, Rilye Johnson, Charlotte Johnson, Emma Johnson, Perseus York and Titus York; one great grandhchild, Liam West; one sister, Teresa West, of Elizabethton; and two brothers, Chris Church and Don Church, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Patye Church Heaton will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery, Roan Mountain. The family will provide the eulogy.

Patricia married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH — Buckley D. Church, age 80, 467 Highway 107, Jonesborough, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at his residence.

He was a Carter County native but lived most of his life in Jonesborough.

He was a son of the late Howard and June Potter Church. Mr. Church was a United States Army veteran.

He was co-owner of Jones and Church Farms. Mr. Church attended Seviers Methodist Church.

He was a member of the Unicoi Masonic Lodge #681 F&AM and Jericho Shrine Temple.

Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, David Church.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories two sons, Michael Church and wife, Rosaelia, Gregory Church and wife, Amy all of Unicoi; one step- daughter, Candy Coffee, Jonesborough; one adopted daughter, Carmen Coffee, Jonesborough; one sister, Blanquita Miller, Unicoi; five grandchildren: Samuel Church, Carina Church, Joshua Church, Lacy Church and Caleb Church. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, from 6:00 PM until the hour of service at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Rance Edwards will officiate at the 8:00 PM funeral service. Music will be provided by Inez Chandler.

Carl Jones, Roy Miller, Estil Ingram, Bryon Wiggand, Andres Carmona, Adeliado Ramirez, Jesus Saldana and Enrique Ponce will be serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Anderson, Gene Treadway, George Lowe, Ira Jones and Sherman Dulaney.

Committal service will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 10:00 AM from the Roselawn Memory Gardens.

Those wishing to attend please assemble at the Unicoi Funeral Home by 9:30 AM on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Norma married James Alvin Kyte about 1955. James was born on 21 May 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Nov 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Vearl E. “Gil” Moody, age 81, of Johnson City, entered into heaven on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Ballad Health Hospice House, Bristol, following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Moody was born and raised in Johnson City. He was a graduate of Southeastern Christian College in Winchester, KY, and was a veteran, serving in the US army.

Following a successful managing career with JC Penney, Mr. Moody returned to Johnson City in 1976 to fulfill a personal goal of opening Moody Books.

Mr. Moody was an ordained minister. For over 50 years, he was minister of music serving several churches. He was on the staff of Fishery Community Church in Erwin for 17 years at the time of his death.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Warren and Ranah Moody; his wife, Linda D. Moody; two brothers, Bill Caraway and Warren “Gene” Moody, and a sister, Doris Caraway.

Mr. Moody is survived by: two daughters, Vickie Allison and husband Derrick, of Illinois, and Linda Moody Cass of New York; two sons, Vearl E. Moody, Jr. and wife Beverly, of Piney Flats, and Timothy Moody of New York; one brother, Jerry Moody of Ringold, GA; one sister, Sharon M. Wrinn of Johnson City; four grandchildren, Molly and Graham Allison and Nick and Raina Moody; and several nieces and nephews.

The family of Gil Moody will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Art Gibson officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 AM Wednesday at Monte Vista Memorial Park.

Vearl married Linda H. Davis about 1960 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Linda was born about 1940 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jul 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]