Nancy Ann Vanover

Nancy married Robert Ambers Edney about 1908 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Robert (son of Marvel Napolean Bonaparte Bayless McKenzie Ramsey Edney and Matilda Biddix) was born on 24 Feb 1884 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 Dec 1976 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Blaine White on 26 Jun 1926 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Blaine (son of William White and Saba Nelson) was born on 11 Jul 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 14 Sep 2000 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Haun-White Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Rowena Hensley on 26 Nov 1940 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Rowena (daughter of Burn Hensley and Hettie Shelton) was born on 16 Jan 1920 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 May 2017 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nola married Donley J. "Donald" Hardin on 11 Dec 1933 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Donley (son of Doctor C. "Doc" Hardin and Lula Dorabell Trivette) was born about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1992 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Lish Edney, age 95, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Erwin Health Care Center.

Mr. Edney was a native of Unicoi County and a son of the late Robert and Nancy Edney. He was a Laborer for Clinchfield Railroad until his retirement, after thirty one years of service. Mr. Edney was a member of Erwin Pentecostal Holiness Church. He served in the United States Army. Other than his parents Lish is preceded in death by one son, David Lee "Toby" Edney, brothers, Harrison, Conley, Elmer, and V.E. Edney, and sisters, Myrtle White, Nola Hardin, and Gladys Edney.

Mr. Edney is survived by: Wife of 71 years: Mildred Gertrude Hensley Edney of Erwin; Sons: Jimmy Edney and wife, Pat of Erwin, Charles "Chuck" Edney and wife, Gloria of Raleigh, NC, Terry "Butch" Edney of Erwin, Michael Edney and wife, Kathy of Erwin; Daughters: Mary Doty of Erwin, Marie Keller of Fort Oglethorpe, GA; Numerous Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren; and Brothers: Bobby Edney of Greeneville, R.L. Edney of Erwin.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Earl Ragland will officiate. Vocal selections will be provided by Jamie Hughes. Visitation with the family will be held on Monday from 4:00 PM until service time at Valley Funeral Home.

Committal services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM at McInturff Cemetery. Those attending the committal service will meet at Valley Funeral Home by 10:30 AM to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be notified by the family.

William married Mildred Gertrude Hensley about 1942 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Mildred (daughter of Hobert Hensley and Cordia Keever) was born on 9 Jul 1924 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 2014 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McInturff Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Pearle S. Howell about 1970 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Pearle (daughter of Raymond Howell and Ruhamie Bradford) was born on 27 Jul 1929 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 18 Aug 2009 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Jeff Moody White, age 87, of Erwin, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at his residence.

He was a native of Erwin and a son of the late Blaine and Myrtle (Edney) White. Jeff was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Sergeant First Class, where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a former pipefitter and welder for TVA and retired from the Maintenance department of James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Mr. White attended Grace United Methodist Church, was a member of the VFW, Moose Lodge, American Legion, and was a part of the 5th Regimen Korean War Reunion. He enjoyed sports, TN football, watching the military channel, and was a very patriotic American. In addition to his parents, Jeff is preceded in death by a son, Glenn Franklin White and numerous brothers and sisters.

Jeff Moody White has left to cherish his memories: Daughter: Lisa White Moore and husband, Gregory Joseph Moore; Grandson: August West Moore; Granddaughter: Rachel Nicole Moore;

Brothers: Ray White and wife Joann, Jerry White and wife Brenda, Ronnie White and wife Wanda.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Jeff Moody White in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 19, 2017 in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Ferrell Peterson will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2017 beginning at 5:00 PM and will continue until service time at Valley Funeral Home. A military committal service will be held on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Haun-White Cemetery, with honors provided by Carter County Honor Guard. Those serving as pallbearers will be: August Moore, Michael Nardelli, Ray White, Jerry White, Ronnie White and Robert Nelson.

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ERWIN - Hubert D. "Whitey" Hardin, age 76, of Erwin, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at The Unicoi County Memorial Hospital. Born on January 1, 1941 in Carter County, he was a son of the late Donnle and Nola Edney Hardin. Mr. Hardin was a U. S. Navy veteran having served on the USS Evans. He was a musician and loved "making music" with his family. He also loved cooking and woodworking in his shop. He took pride in providing for his family. He worked for Ford Motor Co. in NJ and then transferred to the Atlanta Wire Works in GA, and the Gateway Mine In PA.

In addition to his parents, Hubert is preceded in death by brothers Bill and Vernon Hardin, Sister Dorothy Hardin (Harold) Sawyer, and nephews Brian Bailey and Michael Hardin.

Hubert D. Hardin has left behind to cherish his memory: Daughter: Tammy and Dave Thistlethwaite of Jefferson, PA, Son: Timothy Hardin of Jefferson, PA, Sisters: Ann Carathers of Erwin, Betty (Harold) Bailey of Erwin, Brother: Howard and Kathy Hardin of Erwin, Gary Hardin of Erwin, Dwight Hardin of Erwin, Grandchildren: Coco and Joelle Pahanish, Great granddaughter: Lacie Tiberi; Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; Several cousins and many special friends including Ronald "Rolo" Howell; and His beloved dog Bilo.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Hubert D. Hardin in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 PM Monday, April 10, 2017, in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home with Brother Richard Wilson officiating. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 PM and continue until service time on Monday at Valley Funeral Home. A graveside committal service with military graveside honors will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in the Haun-White Cemetery.

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ERWIN - Jimmy L. Edney, age 72, of Erwin, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Erwin and a son of the late William Lish and Mildred Hensley Edney. Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was the Materials Control Manager at Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin until he retired after 30+ years of service. Jimmy loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and he was loved by many friends, neighbors and family. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Pat Edney and his brother, David “Toby” Edney.

Jimmy L. Edney has left behind to cherish his memories: Son: Chad Edney and wife Tina, of Unicoi; Daughters: Diane McLaughlin and husband Joel, of Unicoi; Shirley Lane and husband Byrd, of Erwin; Melissa Donahue and husband Danny, of Whitman, MA; Granddaughters: Rachel Hendricks and husband Nate, of Erwin; Chandra Edney, of Unicoi; Grandsons: Justin Lane; Drew Edney; Chris Donahue; Greg Donahue; Brothers: Mike Edney and wife Kathy, of Erwin; Butch Edney, of Erwin; Charles “Chuck” Edney and wife Gloria, of Raleigh, NC; Sisters: Mary Doty, of Erwin; Marie Keller, of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA; Great-Grandchildren: Emily Lane; Victoria Lane; Eli Hendricks; Danika Hendricks.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Jimmy L. Edney in a funeral service to be at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend James Dunn and Reverend Harold Lewis will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 PM and continue until service time on Tuesday. A committal service will be Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 11:00 AM in the mausoleum at Evergreen Cemetery. Those who wish to attend will meet at Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday by 10:30 AM to go in procession to Evergreen Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Gouge, Chuck Edney, Ben Williams, John Hillard, Roger Banner and Larry Peterson. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Lane, Drew Edney and Eli Hendricks.

Jimmy married Nellie Linville about 1965 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Nellie (daughter of Dana Harmon Linville and Martha L. Peterson) was born on 17 Mar 1941 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Dec 2013 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MILITARY DATA
Service: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E4
Rank: Specialist Four
ID No: 12902132
MOS: 11B2P: Infantryman (Airborne Qual)
Length Service: 01
Unit: E CO, 3RD BN, 187TH INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV

CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: 12/01/1967
Incident Date: 03/13/1968
Casualty Date: 03/13/1968
Age at Loss: 20
Location: Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Artillery, rocket, or mortar

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UNICOI - Diane McLaughlin, age 62, Unicoi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late Pat and Jim Edney.

Diane was a Teacher at the Unicoi County Head Start Program for twelve years. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and she helped start the Thanksgiving Food Box Program. Diane enjoyed shopping trips with her family, going out to eat and she loved her furry friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Mamaw Linville, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Survivors include her husband of twenty-seven years, Joel McLaughlin; one daughter, Rachel Hendricks (Nate), Erwin; two grandchildren: Eli Hendricks and Danika Hendricks; one brother, Chad Edney (Tina), Unicoi; one sister, Shirley Lane (Byrd), Erwin; her little dog, Angel; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Faith Baptist Church. Pastor Todd McLaughlin and Pastor Darrell Broome will officiate the 7:00 PM funeral service. Committal will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday in the Peterson Family Cemetery.