Julia A. Pharr

Julia married William M. McKeehan on 9 Jan 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Samuel McKeehan and Isabella "Ibby" Simerly) was born on 13 Jul 1827; died on 27 Sep 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Almeta Barrier about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Almeta was born on 24 Oct 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married George Mack Livingston on 20 Feb 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George was born on 4 Jun 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Nov 1941 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Amanda F. Dugger on 24 Feb 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amanda (daughter of John F. Dugger and Eliza A. Williams) was born on 15 Oct 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Oct 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married Mattie Victoria Smith on 25 Mar 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mattie was born on 28 Jul 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 1926 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Julia J. McKeehan, 81, of Rt. 4, Elizabethton, died at her home at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday following an extended illness.
Miss McKeehan was a native of Carter county and a daughter of the late John M. and Almeda Barrier McKeehan. She was a member of the Oak Grove Christian Church.
Survivors are seven nieces: Miss Wilma McKeehan, with whom she made her home' Mrs. Wanda Adams, Mrs. Maxine Little and Mrs. Mildred Rhea, all of Elizabethton,; Mrs. Dorothy Clement, Cheyenne, Who.; Miss Leota Brummitt and Miss Evelyn Brummitt, both of Rt. 2, Johnson City; three nephews: Roy L. McKeehan, Bristol, Va.; Wayne Livingston, Unicoi, and Ralph Livingston, Elizabethton.
Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
McKEEHAN--Funeral services for Julia J. McKeehan, 81, of Rt. 4, Elizabethton, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Douglas Hardin, Minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Georgia Cox, organist, and Lewis Garrison, soloist. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers: Jimmy Livingston, Bobby Livingston, Danny Little, Lynn Adams, Gary Rhea and Kenneth Sharett. Flowerbearers will be friends and neighbors.
The body will remain in the funeral home chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Friends may call at the chapel and at the home anytime.

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Ora McKeehan, 59, Route 4, Elizabethton, died at midnight Wednesday in Carter County Memorial Hospital. His death was attributed to a heart attack. He was a native and lifelong resident of Carter county and the son of the late John and Almeta Barrier McKeehan.
Mr. McKeehan was a carpenter.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mildred Simerly McKeehan; three daughters, Mrs. Thurman Adams and Mrs. Carl Little, both of Route 7, and Mrs. James W. Clement, Japan; two sisters, Julia McKeehan, Route 4, and Mrs. Myrtle Brumit, Route 2, Johnson City; and six grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of relatives. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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August 4, 1961
Funeral services for Ora McKeehan will be conducted from the chapel of the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Saturday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Earl Berry and the Rev. B.S. Rhea, Jr., officiating.
Active pallbearers, Roy L. McKeehan, Wayne Livingston, Ralph Livingston, Anderson Lyons, Howard Hyder, Rowe Grindstaff, Haynes McKeehan, Woodrow Rhea.
Flower bearers will be friends and neighbors. Music in charge of Mrs. Howard Estep.
The body was returned to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thurman Adams, Route 7, Elizabethton and will be removed to the funeral home chapel Saturday at 12 noon to await the service hour. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Ora married Mildred F. Simerly on 29 Nov 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mildred (daughter of John J. Henry Simerly and Alice Smith) was born on 2 Apr 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jun 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Fred Thomas Kyte about 1916 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Fred was born on 1 Apr 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Nov 1978 in Norfolk, , , Virginia; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, , Norfolk, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lawrence married Elizabeth Denny on 25 Jun 1927 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born about 1905 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died about 2000 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Hassie B. Arnett on 17 Mar 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hassie (daughter of Petibone "P. B." Arnett and Maude Williams) was born on 5 May 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Feb 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Minnie B. Lyons about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Samuel D. Lyons and Sarah Ellen Arnett) was born on 12 Nov 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 2000 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married Guy Saunders about 1934. Guy was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hubert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joe married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phoebe married J. B. Ford on 26 Mar 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. J. (son of Jesse W. Ford and Bernie Cox) was born on 2 Jun 1926 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Mar 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dorothy Clement, Johnson City, TN, entered into eternal rest on September 26, 2015.

She was the daughter of Ora McKeehan and Mildred Simerly of Elizabethton, TN. After graduating from ETSU, she married James W. Clement. They traveled and lived in numerous states and countries while Jim was a pilot in the US Air Force until his death in 1970 in Vietnam. She taught at St. Mary's High School and Central High School in Cheyenne, WY. After her youngest son graduated from high school, a love of travel and meeting people led her to join the Department of Defense, where she had teaching assignments in both the Atlantic and Pacific regions. Devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and education, she formed lifelong bonds and kept in contact with many of her students. She moved to Johnson City in 1995, where she was a member of St. Mary's Church and a volunteer at St. Mary's School.

Preceding her in death were her husband, mother, father, two sisters, Wanda Adams and Maxine Little; a brother, Tommy McKeehan, who was killed in the invasion of Normandy; and her protector, Thomas H. Lane.

She is survived by five children, J. Michael Clement (Alice), Parker, CO; Dr. Mark Clement, Boston, MA; Lt. Col. Jeffrey H. Clement, ANG, Retired (Kim), Austin, TX; Jana Flynn (Ray), Johnson City, TN; Dr. John Clement, Greeneville, TN; grandchildren, Ryan Clement (Ann), Matthew Clement, Kelin Clement, Mara Clement, Mattson Clement, Kaley Clement, Kendall Phillippi (Josh), Kaitlin Clement, MacKenzie Clement, Kaden Clement, Kennedy Clement, Kiera Flynn Epstein (Michael), Patrick Flynn, Katherine Flynn; great grandchildren: Lane Clement, Holly Clement, Caralie Clement; her dear cousin, Wilma McKeehan; nephew and niece, Danny Little (Debbie), Judy Little; great nieces and nephews, Melissa Adams, Kevin Adams, Jennifer Hicks (Brian), Alan Little (Tracy); and her longtime friend and traveling companion, Charles Ailsworth.

The family will receive friends at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Johnson City, TN on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass, conducted by Fr. Randy Stice, will follow at 1:00 p.m.

She will be buried with her beloved husband, Jim, at Arlington National Cemetery.

Dorothy married James W. Clement about 1952 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . James was born about 1930 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1970 in Vietnam, , , ; was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, , Arlington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Daisy Lee Walters, 93, Johnson City went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in the NHC Health Care Center of Johnson City. She was a native of Jonesborough and was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Denny Livingston. Mrs. Walters retired from the Johnson City Medical Center where she had worked as a Respiratory Therapist. She was a founding member of Trinity Baptist Church of Jonesborough where she had taught the Challenger Class for many years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Darrell Walters in 1978; a daughter, Donna K. Archer; two brothers, George M. Livingston and Claude Livingston and a sister, Violet Blackburn and a half -brother, Blane “Bill” Livingston.
Survivors include her children, Sharon Walters Bower and her husband, Randy of Lynchburg, VA, Denny L. Walters and his wife, Amy of Somerset, KY and Gordon W. Walters of Johnson City; two brothers, Wayne Livingston and his wife, Mary of Johnson City and Charles Daniel Livingston and his wife, Gale of Louisiana; grandchildren, Todd Archer, Kevin Archer, Kelley Story, Darril Walters, Elizabeth Davis, Stacie Bower, Dane Bower, Lucas Walters and Chloe Walters; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Mrs. Walters will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday, March 28, 2022 in the Eden Cemetery at Greenwood Drive, Jonesborough, TN with Pastor Mark Harrod officiating. Family will serve as pallbearers.

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JOHNSON CITY - Ted McKeehan, 87, of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2021, at Franklin Woods Hospital following a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born on November 30, 1934, to the late John McKeehan Sr. and Hassie Arnett McKeehan.
In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by a sister, Rada Perry; brothers, Louis and Terry McKeehan; and sister-in-law, Rita McKeehan.
Ted was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City.
Ted graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1953 and attended Milligan College. He proudly served in the United States Army for two years and the Army Reserves for seven years.
Mr. McKeehan was employed for 25 years at North American Rayon and retired as Plant Manager from PB&S/Brenntag Chemical.
He was involved with fund raising and coordinating for Habitat for Humanity.
Ted was an avid golfer, Tennessee Vols fan, and a gardener. He was also very active in sports, serving as a High School TSSAA Basketball official for 35 years and 21 years at the college level serving in the NAIA, NCAA Division I & II. Additionally, he was a high school Assigning Officer for 10 years. He played fast pitch softball until the age of 35. He also coached Elizabethton Babe Ruth Baseball for 14 years.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 30 years, Mary Elizabeth Ward McKeehan of the home; sons, Teddy Wayne and Eddie Eugene (Sherry); daughters, Sherry Ann Hunt (Dave) and Lorri Carver (Ronnie); grandchildren, Brandi Forbes, Whitney Forbes, and Matthew Carver; great-grandchildren, Logan Deakins, Chevy Carver, and Paislee McDonald; sisters, Nancy Verran (Don) and Betty Archer (Ron); brothers, William “Bud” (Loretta), Tony (Jane), Jackie (Kim), and Bobby (Devonna); several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Albert Spaller.
Due to Covid precautions, a graveside service and interment will be conducted at Shell Cemetery (225 Methodist Church St, Piney Flats, TN 37686) at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, under the direction of Dr. Tommy Hood, Senior Pastor.

H. married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Rada Belle McKeehan Perry, 76, Elizabethton, a loving, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late John McKeehan, Sr. and Hassie Arnett McKeehan. Mrs. Perry was a 1957 graduate of Happy Valley High School. She was employed as a clerk at the South Elizabethton Utility District.

She was a member of the Oak Grove Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Perry; infant daughter, Julie Perry; and two brothers, Terry McKeehan and Louis McKeehan.

Survivors include two daughters. Debbie Perry Lenden and husband Kevin and Stephanie Perry Nanney and husband David, all of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Aaron Lenden, Jessica Lenden Holt and husband Forrest, Victoria Nanney, and Vanessa Nanney all of Elizabethton; two great grandchildren, Alayna Holt and Brayden Holt; several nieces & nephews; her sisters, Nancy Verran and husband Don, Johnson City, and Betty Archer and husband Ron, Jonesborough; five brothers, Bud McKeehan and wife Loretta, Elizabethton and Ted McKeehan and wife Mary, Johnson City, Jackie McKeehan and wife Kim, Gray, Tony McKeehan and wife Jane, Johnson City and Bobby McKeehan and wife Devonia, Elizabethton; two half brothers, John McKeehan and Charlie McKeehan both of Elizabethton; her half sister, Lennie Ellis and husband Frank, Elizabethton; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Ted Thomas.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be, Grandsons, Brothers and Brothers-in-law.

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ELIZABETHTON – John William McKeehan, Jr., age 70, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his residence after a brief but intense battle with cancer.

John was a lifetime resident of Elizabethton. He was born on March 4, 1952 to the late John William McKeehan, Sr. and Laura Elizabeth Rowe McKeehan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rada and three brothers, Louis, Ted and Terry.

John joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1976, serving 8 years as an infantryman. He then joined the Tennessee Army National Guard and served another 27 years, where he retired as Sergeant First Class. In the guard he served as both a mechanic and Mess Sergeant. Serving throughout Operations Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom, he was twice deployed to Iraq and once stateside, along with countless other voluntary missions.

John touched many lives during his long military and professional driving career, leaving his unique and distinctive mark on all those he met. A man who could drive anything with wheels, he surely logged millions of miles in his lifetime. He had a work ethic beyond compare. John has worked for Kenan Advantage Group for the past 7 years, hauling hazmat tankers. The family would like to express a special thanks to all John’s friends and colleagues for their kindness during this challenging time.

John loved to be outside, whether it be farming, gardening, logging, driving or just a good ole fashioned bonfire. He was an avid collector his whole life, leaving behind a vast accumulation of assorted treasures for his family to discover.

Those left to cherish and honor his legacy include his loving wife of 25 years, Leigh Chambers McKeehan, who was by his side to the end; his sons, John III (Lori), David, Eric and Chris (Kurt); grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Cody), Dylan and Waylon; great grandchild, William Brody; his sister, Linnie (Frank); and his brothers, Charlie (Cherryann), Tony (Jane), Bud (Loretta) and Jackie (Kim). Many other nephews, nieces and cousins of McKeehan Ridge and surrounding areas, many army and trucking buddies and his special canine companion, Lacy.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway Percy Funeral and Cremation Services from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11 AM at Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section, 53 Memorial Avenue, Mountain Home, TN, 37604).