Solomon Barnett

Solomon married Victoria Griffith on 24 Jul 1901 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Victoria (daughter of Marcus Griffith and Rebecca Loretta Bradshaw) was born on 10 Dec 1883 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Apr 1966 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Grover Byrd Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Garther married Gertrude Hughes on 30 Jun 1923 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Gertrude (daughter of Dove Hughes and Maria "Myra" (Hughes)) was born on 25 Aug 1905 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Mar 2004 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Calvin married Rettie Peterson about 1938 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Rettie was born on 1 Nov 1918 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 3 Feb 2005 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Peterson Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Iss Barnett, 93, of Erwin, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Barnett was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a son of the late Soloman and Victoria Griffith Barnett. He worked for Harris Lumber Company. Mr. Barnett worked in tobacco, loved to garden and was well known for selling his vegetables. He sang in gospel quartets in church revivals and other community events. Iss was a member of Evergreen Free Will Baptist. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Garther, Ray and Calvin Barnett and six sisters, Lassie Peterson, Pansy Hughes, Sena Hughes, Mae Hughes, Ann Gouge, and Nell Branch.

Mr. Iss Barnett has left behind to cherish his memories:
Son: James B. Barnett of Erwin;
Daughters: Joyce Cooke and husband, James of Cumming, GA,
Kay Stevens and husband, Steve of Elizabethton;
Grandchildren: Chad Walker, Kristy Smith, Ginger Stevens, Becky Barnett, and Natalie Barnett;
18 Great Grandchildren;
Sisters-in-law: Lois Brummett of Unicoi,
Bennie Tipton of Erwin;
Many Nieces and Nephews

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Iss Barnett in a funeral service to be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Chad Walker, Reverend Jerry Barnett and Reverend Talmadge Brown will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 11:00 AM and will continue until service time on Wednesday at Valley Funeral Home. A committal service will be held at Roselawn Memory Gardens following the funeral service with Reverend Noah Taylor officiating. Pallbearers will be Ernest Garland, Arnold Barnett, Cratus Barnett, Owen Barnett, Clay Barnett, and Avery Barnett. Honorary pallbearers will be Loren "Steve" Stevens, James Cooke, Jessie Hensley, Darrell Phillips, and Paul Whitson.

Iss married Madeline Whitson about 1945. Madeline (daughter of Baxter Whitson and Emma Cooper) was born about 1930 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Apr 2021 in Forsyth County, , , Georgia; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Lawrence Barnett, 84, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a native of Pigeon Roost, NC and son of the late Garther and Gertie Hughes Barnett.

In addition to his parents, Lawrence was preceded in death by his five brothers, and his son-in-law, Frank Richards.

Lawrence attended Faith Free Will Baptist Church and Rich Acres Free Will Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family especially riding his four wheeler. Lawrence was a supervisor in the manufacturing industry for several years before retiring.

Those left to cherish Lawrence's memory include his loving wife of 66 years, Louise Wright Barnett, his son, Terry Barnett and his wife Carolyn, daughter, Vanda Richards, grandchildren: Michael Wilson (Tracey), Christy Decker (Tim), David Story, Stephen Barnett (Julie); several great-grandchildren, sisters: Lassie Laws, Dora Laws (Raymond), and Doris Estep; several nieces and nephews, special friends: Doug Evans, Frank Casteel, and his best friend Jeff Rymer.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations sent to Alzheimers TN 2319 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604

The family will greet friends to share memories from 11:00 am on Saturday, February 16, 2019 until a Celebration of Lawrence's life at 1:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City with Pastor Kenneth Grindstaff and Pastor David Montgomery officiating. A Graveside and Committal service will be held following the service at Roselawn Memory Gardens with Pastor Robert Keller, Sr. officiating. Active pallbearers will be Michael Wilson, David Story, Stephen Barnett, Tim Decker, Joshua Wilson, and Jeff Rymer. Honorary pallbearer is Shelby Green.

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HAMPTON - Glen Barnett, age 76 of Fiddlers Branch Rd., Hampton, TN passed away March 10, 2020.

He was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a son of the late Garther and Gertrude Hughes Barnett. He was retired as a truck driver for Summer Taylor Construction Company. He enjoyed; gardening, cutting firewood, his life in the mountains, and his dog Mitzi.

Survivors include: his wife Barbara Barnett, of the home, children; Joan Ramsey (Doug), of Jonesboro, TN, Susan Mohan, of Hampton, TN, Karen Curtis (Bill), of Rutledge, TN, Paul Barnett, of Hampton, TN, Timmy Barnett (Kathy), of Jonesboro, TN, and Jeff Barnett (Paula), of Jonesboro, TN, three sisters; Dory Laws, Doris Estep, and Lassy Laws, all of Johnson City, TN, one brother; Zeke Barnett, of Green Mountain, NC.

He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by: one daughter; Linda Gortney, and brothers; Bobby, Clyde, Ralph, Doyle, Kels, and Lawrence.

Funeral services will be held; Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12:00Noon in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with David Montgomery officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at White Pine Cemetery (Byrd Creek Rd).

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In loving memory of SFC, United States Army (Retired) Cratus (Smokey) Barnett, a Vietnam Veteran of three tours. Retired Army of 23 years and a two time Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away on Saturday, June 25th, 2016 at the age of 77. Cratus was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on December 19, 1938. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Reverend Calvin and Rittie Barnett of Green Mountain, North Carolina and a daughter, Shari (Lynch) Barnett of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Kathleen Barnett; twelve siblings, Arnold, Maxine, Edna, Gaylon, Carrie, Carolyn, Charlotte, David, Danny, Michael, Jackie and Jerry. Cratus had eight children, Sonya, Steve, Manuela, David, Daryl, Danny, Todd and Darin; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.
Smokey was an avid musician and fan of blue grass music. He played at the Red Barn and other venues. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, working in his yard and was a member of the American Legion. He was a master carpenter and loved his dog and best friend, Zeke.

The family will hold a memorial service for Cratus (Smokey) Barnett at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 at the Marbelton Freewill Baptist Church, 1703 Marbleton Road, Unicoi, TN where he will receive full military honors accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Anyone who wants to is welcome to speak at this service.

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JOHNSON CITY - Maxine Barnett Garland, age 77 of North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN went home to be with the Lord, December 27, 2017.

A daughter of the late Reverend Calvin and Rita Peterson Barnett she was a native of Mitchell County, NC. She was a member of Beans Creek Church of Jesus Christ. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Survivors include: her husband Ernest H. Garland, of the home, two sons; Richard D. Garland (Betty), of Baltimore, MD, and Roger C. Garland, of Johnson City, TN, one daughter Teresa L. Curtis, of Johnson City, TN, four sisters; Edna Garland, Charlotte Maxwell, Carrie Pritchard, and Carolyn Oaks, seven brothers; Arnold, Gaylan, Michael, David, Danny, Jackie, and Jerry Barnett. four grandchildren; Jessica Trent, James Curtis, Patty Garland, and Tommy Garland, five great grandchildren; Shannon Peterson, Evan Peterson, Kadynn Trent, Taylor and Colt Garland.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents a brother Cratus Barnett.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 2:00PM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with G.B. Garland officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Fork Mountain Cemetery (Fork Mountain Rd. Bakersville, NC 28705).