Augustus Blaine "Austin" Guinn

Augustus married Laura Ellen Luttrell on 11 Feb 1872 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Laura was born in Mar 1853 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1933 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clear Branch Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Zipporah Taylor about 1895 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Zipporah was born on 26 Apr 1876 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Feb 1971 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clear Branch Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rachel J. Clouse about 1902 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Rachel was born about 1878 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Eunice White about 1901 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Eunice was born on 2 Oct 1882 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jun 1966 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clear Branch Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Ziporrah Tilson on 29 Aug 1915 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Ziporrah was born on 28 Dec 1896 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1990 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clear Branch Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Orville married Maude Bell Foster on 4 Apr 1920 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . Maude was born on 11 Mar 1902 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Feb 1992 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Guinn was a native and lifelong resident of Unicoi County and the son of the late John Wesley and Zipporah Taylor Guinn.

He was employed with the Erwin Post Office as a carrier and clerk before retiring in 1969, due to ill health, after 30 years of service.

Mr. Guinn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Erwin. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the Army Medical Corps. He was a member of the Erwin Centennial Lodge #491 F & AM and also was a member of the American Legion.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Orville and Theodore Guinn and by sister, Iva Guinn Foster.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel C. Guinn: four sisters Gertha Edwards, Lena Hensley, Oneda Martin and Jessie Chandler.

Katharine married Harley Silvers on 3 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harley (son of George Tilton Silvers and Celia An Biggs) was born on 3 Sep 1909 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 19 Sep 1980 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clear Branch Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luna married Shelby Carter Ogle about 1938 in North Carolina, , , . Shelby was born on 21 Jun 1907 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 29 Jan 1986 in McDowell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Cherry Springs Church Cemetery, , McDowell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Killed in action in Italy during WWII.

Eva married Robert Earnest Martin about 1942 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born on 21 Dec 1921 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jan 1945 in Belgium, , , ; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FLAG POND - James Howard "Jim" Guinn, age 95, Flag Pond, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at The Waters of Johnson City. He was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a son of the late Blain and Zora Tilson Guinn.

Mr. Guinn was a member of Jennie Moore Presbyterian Church. He was a United States Army Veteran having served his country honorably during WWII. Mr. Guinn was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon and Victory Medal.

He graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Mr. Guinn retired from teaching for the Unicoi County School System after thirty-seven years of service.

He was a fifty year member of Centennial Masonic Lodge #491 F&AM. Mr. Guinn was an avid outdoors-man. He loved to hunt, camp, fish and cook.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Lee Guinn on December 23, 2005; one son, Larry Guinn; one brother, Dwight L. Guinn; five sisters: Dean Treadway, Dot Corn, Eva Martin, Kathleen Hoyle and Rita Hoyle.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, three sons: James Marvin Guinn (Judith), Muscle Shoals, AL, Roger Dale Guinn, Flag Pond and Gary Guinn, Erwin; one sister, Elouise Shell, Erwin; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Bill Ponder will officiate the 7:00 P.M. funeral service. Music will be provided by Inez Chandler. Committal will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in the Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Keith Corn, Eddie Corn, Teddy Hoyle, David Hoyle, Jerry Hoyle and Doug Piercy.

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Kathleen Hoyle, age 85, 107 Cut-Off, Greeneville, TN, formerly of Flag Pond, passed away at the home of her daughter in Woodstock, Georgia.

Mrs. Hoyle was born December 28, 1925 in Unicoi County. She was a daughter of the late Blaine Arthur and Zora Tilson Guinn. Mrs. Hoyle retired in 1984 as an operator for Morrill Motors.
She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Hoyle was a loving and devoted wife, mom, ma-maw, and great grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hartsell Hoyle in 2003; three sisters: Dean Treadway, Rita Hoyle, and Dot Corn; one brother, Dwight Guinn, who was killed during World War II.

Mary married Walter Hartsell Hoyle about 1945 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of William Thomas Hoyle and Lennie B. Shelton) was born on 28 Apr 1921 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Sep 2003 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Higgins Chapel Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Elouise Guinn Shell, age 91, Erwin, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the Center on Aging and Health. She is a daughter of the late Blaine and Zora Tilson Guinn.

Elouise was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County. She was a hairdresser at Kathrine’s and Elite Beauty Shops for over sixty years. Elouise was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping and cooking for her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lester C. Shell on December 14, 2009; two brothers: Dwight Guinn and James Howard Guinn; five sisters: Eva Martin, Kathleen Hoyle, Rita Hoyle, Dean Treadway, and Dot Corn.

Elouise leaves behind to cherish her memory, several nieces and nephews: numerous great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 AM Thursday, August 19, 2021, in the Evergreen Cemetery. Rev. Bill Ponder will officiate. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Elouise married Lester Clarence "Tubby" Shell about 1945 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Lester (son of David Carson Shell and Martha Ellen Miller) was born on 13 Dec 1925 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Dec 2009 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN — Mrs. Rita Hoyle, Age 81, Erwin, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit following a lengthy illness.

She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late Blaine and Zora Tilson Guinn. Mrs. Hoyle was a retired employee of Morrill Motors, where she had worked for over twenty years. She had also worked at Southern Pottery as a painter. Mrs. Hoyle was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting and made a lot of her own clothes.

Other than her parents, Mrs. Hoyle was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Hoyle, in 1997; a brother, Dwight Guinn; sister, Dean Treadway; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Hartsell Hoyle, Lester Shell and Edna Lee Guinn.

Survivors include: Her son and daughter-in-law, Teddy and Cynthia Hoyle, Erwin; Sisters, Eva Martin, Erwin, Kathleen Hoyle, Greene County, Eloise Shell, Erwin, Dorothea "Dot" Corn and husband, Harry, Erwin; Brother, Jim Howard Guinn, Erwin; Grandchildren, Melissa Jo Huskins and husband, Jerad, Erwin, Caleb Andrew Hoyle, Erwin; Great grandson, Lincoln Slade Huskins; Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service for Mrs. Hoyle will be held at 8:00 P.M. Saturday, May 15, 2010, from the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Bill Ponder will officiate. Music will be provided by Queenie Wheeler and Inez Chandler. Pallbearers will be Caleb Hoyle, Jerad Huskins, Eddie and Keith Corn, Roger Dale Guinn, Anthony Piercy, Bruce and Tony Stephenson.

Rita married Grady Hoyle about 1954 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Grady (son of Robert Spencer Hoyle and Ethel Chandler) was born on 3 Jun 1926 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 1997 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clear Branch Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ora married James London "J. L." Treadway about 1952 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . James was born on 9 Sep 1930 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jan 2018; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dorothea "Dot" Corn, age 76, of 202 Bowman Road, Erwin, went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, August 13, 2011, at the Center on Aging and Health.

She was born October 20, 1934, in Unicoi County. Mrs. Corn was the daughter of the late Arthur Blaine and Zora Tilson Guinn.

Mrs. Corn was retired from Morrill Motors after twenty six and a half years of service. She was a longtime member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. Mrs. Corn was a loving and devoted wife, mom, and mamaw.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Dwight Guinn; two sisters, Dean Treadway and Rita Hoyle.

Mrs. Corn is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harry Corn; two sons, Edward A. "Eddie" Corn and wife, Nina, and Keith Corn, all of Erwin; three grandsons, Jason Corn, Ryan Corn and Keaton Corn, all of Erwin; one brother, James H. Guinn, Flag Pond; three sisters, Eva Martin, Erwin, Kathleen Hoyle, Greeneville, and Elouise Shell, of Erwin; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Monday, August 15, 2011, in the chapel of Robert Ledford Funeral Home with Reverend Bill Ponder officiating. Special piano music will be provided by Inez Chandler. Roger Ambrose will provide special solo selections.

Active pallbearers will be Anthony Piercy, Doug Piercy, Roger Guinn, Jerry Hoyle, Teddy Hoyle and Jimmy Hoyle.

Dorothea married Harry Corn about 1951 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . Harry (son of Walter Hezekiah Corn and Diana Murray) was born on 10 Oct 1930 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jan 2023 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lois Guinn Yelton died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Orville F. and Maude Foster Guinn. Other than her parents, Mrs. Yelton was preceded in death by her husband, A. Douglas Yelton, their son, Robert G. Yelton, and her brother, R. Winston Guinn.

Mrs.Yelton was a graduate of Ward-Belmont Junior College and East Tennessee State University. She was a member of Erwin Presbyterian Church, where she was an Elder and a member of the choir and the Women’s Association. She also attended Calvary Baptist Church.

Lois Guinn Yelton is survived by her daughter Amelda Howze (Ed) and son, Doug Yelton. She is also survived by her loving granddaughter Beatrice Wynn (Brad) and granddaughter-in-law Jen Howze. She is survived by grandchildren Ben Howze, Laura Howze, Daniel Howze, Kelly Yelton and David Yelton and several-great grandchildren. Lois is survived by special nieces Susan Chaffin (Spud), Vickie Smith, and nephew Craig Guinn (Pam), special friend and prayer partner Suzy Hughes, Perry Crocker, Gary and Pam Amos, Jane and David Burgner, Judy Colinger, Jim and Connie Buchanan, Jim Reynolds, and many friends and neighbors who visited and called.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the doctors and wonderful nurses of Unicoi County Hospital and Franklin Woods Hospital, the 2300 and 3300 floors of MedSurg and ICU, for their compassion and care during this difficult time.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Lois Guinn Yelton in a memorial service to be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 25, 2023, Erwin Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be held at the Church immediately following the service and continue until 2:00pm. The family will attend a private graveside service in Evergreen Cemetery.

Lois married Archie Douglas Yelton on 2 Jul 1953 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . Archie (son of Horace Leland Yelton and Georgia Price) was born on 27 Feb 1930 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 12 Jul 1989 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Joan Silvers McCurry, age 83, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County.

She is a daughter of the late Harley and Kate Guinn Silvers. Joan was a native of Unicoi County, before moving to Miami, FL in 1954. She returned to Erwin in 1981.

Joan was a member of Central Baptist Church, in Erwin. She was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and friends, going shopping and out to eat. She also enjoyed making candy and cookies to give to friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William B. McCurry, Jr. (Bill), Sister, Anita Silvers Sonerholm, Brothers, Joel and Wendell Blake Silvers.

Joan Silvers McCurry leaves behind to cherish her memory:

Brother: Ned L. Silvers and his wife Martha of Erwin;

Sister: Rita Silvers Dunkerly and her husband Glen of Las Vegas, Nevada:

Several Nieces and Nephews;

Special Friend who was like a daughter: Julie Ann Moore of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Miami, FL, and Julie's parents, Bob and Phyllis Moore, and brother, Bob Moore III, all of Miami, FL.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Joan Silvers McCurry in a funeral service to be held at 1:00PM Saturday, September 7, 2019 in the chapel of Valley Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Wiley officiating and musical selections provided by Libby Hatcher, pianist, and Gary Amos, soloist. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 12:00PM and continue until the hour of service at Valley Funeral Home. A graveside committal service will follow the funeral at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be the deacons of Central Baptist Church.

Eliese married William B. McCurry about 1960. William was born on 11 Mar 1932 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1993 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]