Naomi Jane Church

Naomi married William Leonard Stout about 1906. William (son of Blakely Logan Stout and Martha Susan Potter) was born about 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 1947 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married William Russell Harmon about 1921 in North Carolina, , , . William (son of Samuel Lafayette Harmon and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy Ann" Church) was born on 28 Feb 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Oct 1976 in Genesse County, , , Michigan; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter 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.