Benjamin Roby Greene

Benjamin married Violet Adams about 1883 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Violet was born on 19 Mar 1866 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 18 Jan 1948 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeremiah married Addie Catherine Hayes on 20 Feb 1916 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Addie was born on 11 Feb 1900 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 Dec 1971 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Coy married Nora Bell Guy on 11 Jun 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Nora (daughter of Lucy Guy) was born about 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Gurnie H. Guy on 21 Aug 1942 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Gurnie (son of James Guy, Jr. and Verona Mitchell) was born on 20 Nov 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Apr 1994 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Modest married Walter Malcolm Creasy about 1939. Walter (son of James Henry Creasy and Florence Gertrude (Creasey)) was born on 19 Apr 1911 in Wasco County, , , Oregon; died on 2 May 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ella Dessire Greene Whitehead, age 91, formerly of 229 Garrison Hollow Road, Elizabethton, joyously entered Heaven to be with her husband of 68 years on Friday, May 8, 2009 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Avery County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Coy C. and Nora Guy Greene. She was a member of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Whitehead was an avid reader of the scripture and took joy in her garden. She was a wonderful sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was a loyal pastor's wife. In addition to her husband, Rev. Raymond J. Whitehead and her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Ella Louise and Dennis Stevens, Elizabethton and Judy Ann and Jay Blythe, Paris Crossing, IN, one grandson, Larry Lynn Moreland and wife, Rebecca Moreland, Elizabethton, one great granddaughter, Olivia Grace Moreland, Elizabethton, two sisters, Blanche Hill and Velma Clemons, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews and five sisters-in-law also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Whitehead will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Jay Blythe and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Monday prior to the service from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. Friends may also call at the residence, 229 Garrison Hollow Road, Elizabethton, from 10 a.m. until 6p.m. Sunday, May 10, or Monday, May 11. Music will be under the direction of Robert and Pay Ray. The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are ask to meet at the funeral home on Tuesday, at 9:00 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Larry Moreland, Wayne Clemons, Ronald Edwards, Robert Ray, Sam Harrison, Carl Roberson and Leonard Whitehead. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church, Staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Nephews and Great Nephews, friends and neighbors.

Ella married Rev. Raymond J. Whitehead about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Raymond (son of Daniel Whitehead and Bertha Ward) was born on 10 Oct 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Blanche Stonecipher Hill, age 88, of Elizabethton, TN, formerly of Nebo, NC and Hampton, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.
She was a daughter of the late Coy C. Greene and Nora B. Guy Greene. Though born in Avery County, NC, she spent her entire childhood in Carter County. After spending many years in McDowell County, NC caring for underprivileged children, she returned to Carter County in 1991. She has remained an inactive member of the Nebo First Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Stonecipher; her second husband, William D. Hill; one son, Barry Stonecypher; five sisters, Violet Lyons, Ella Whitehead, Betty Owens, Mary Isabelle Greene, Modest Creasey; and two brothers, Edgar Greene and William T. Greene.
A service to honor the life of Blanche Stonecipher Hill will be conducted at 7 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10 AM on Wednesday, September 23rd at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Blanche married Albert Joel Stonecipher, Jr. about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Albert (son of Albert Joel Stonecipher and Elizabeth Clara Hodges) was born on 9 Jul 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Aug 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Velma Lee Clemons, 89, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from Ivy Hall Nursing Home, following an extended illness. Velma was born in Carter County to the late Coy and Nora Guy Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, R.J. Clemons, in 1999; a son, Wayne Edgar Clemons; six sisters; and two brothers.
Velma was well known for her baby quilts, embroidery work and her work in the church. She was a homemaker and a member of Charity Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She was a devoted Christian and also sang alto with several quartets.
Those left to cherish her memory include one son and two daughters-in-law, Vernon Ray Clemons and wife Juanita and Pearl Clemons, all of Johnson City; two grandsons, A.J. Clemons of Johnson City, Tenn., and Wayne Clemons and wife Jessica of Bowling Green, Ky.; one granddaughter, Kathy Ann Stevens and husband Charles of Johnson City; six great-grandchildren, T.J. Clemons of Johnson City, Savannah Clemons and Brooklynn Clemons, both of Greeneville, Tenn., Josh Clemons of Bowling Green, Ky., Sarah Clemons of Bowling Green, Ky., and Charlotte Stevens of Johnson City; and one great-great-grandson, Timothy Clemons of Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Velma Lee Clemons will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Gary Pate and Pastor Richard Blevins officiating. Music will be provided by Ronnie Dean Blevins. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, prior to the service, or at the home of her niece and her husband, Louise and Dennis Stevens, 115 Headrick Lane, Elizabethton (Velma's childhood home.) The graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be A.J. Clemons, T.J. Clemons, Charles Stevens, Josh Clemons, Matthew Smith, Josh Potter, Eric Creasey and Doug Creasey. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Harrison, Carl Roberson and Rev. Jerry Emmertt.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done and what he can do. On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, God called home his good and faithful servant, Gary Lon Guy, at the age of 69. God’s word assures us that a man such as Gary has entered into his Lord’s kingdom. Born in the Poga/Flat Springs community on April 1, 1953 to the late Gurnie and Hazel Guy, Gary had been a lifelong resident of the community. Gary had suffered great sorrow at the loss of his parents, as well as his sister, Donnis Guy Trivette. Hard work was a way of life for Gary and no truer servant both to the Lord and his family could be found. He found happiness in helping others in need and nothing, not even sickness, would keep him from that. To say that Gary was a good person would be a tremendous understatement. He was a wonderful and doting father, husband, brother, grandpa and friend and was also known to many as “Uncle Bub.” A talented carpenter by trade, Gary had worked for various construction companies building countless houses in Boone, Linville, Mountain City, and surrounding areas. His work ethic was unparalleled and he was sought after by many for his skill. But, for all of his talent, his greatest talent was love and showing that love to everyone, adults, children and the elderly. In the winter months, you could find Gary cutting wood for elderly folks, widows, or the sick or maybe plowing out neighbor’s driveways of snow so they could get out to town. In summer months, Gary would plow gardens for neighbors, make repairs to their homes or his church and then work his own garden, which he always willingly shared his crop in the fall with anyone that had a need. The first to arrive at any crisis or funeral service, Gary was also the last to leave after making sure every detail was attended to for the family. Gary made doing the right thing look simple, although we all know it wasn’t simple and we also know our community and the world was richer for knowing and receiving the gift of a giving, kind and loving heart that was Gary. Gary loved his family and took so much pride in their accomplishments and the details of their lives. Children of all ages loved Gary and he was affectionately called “the baby whisperer” because he loved them, cared for them, played with them and showed them true love and their importance. He made everyone feel as though they were somebody to be treasured. A man among men, Gary was a lifelong member of Stone Mountain Baptist Church, where he attended alongside his beautiful wife and his children and grandchildren. Gary leaves behind his beloved wife of 49 blessed years, Shirley Potter Guy; his beloved children: Angie (Robert) Sutherland and Jordan (Annie) Guy; the lights of his life, his grandchildren: Will (Kassi) Sutherland, Brandon Sutherland, Grayson Guy and Norah Guy; his brother, Ricky (Beverly) Guy; his sisters, Oma Lambert and Regena (Loyd) Cable; his constant companion, Jack the Pug; his close friend, Dario Valezquez “Junior”; and his neighbors, his church family and extended family that will remember and cherish him for the remainder of our lives. The family would like everyone to join us in a homegoing celebration of our beloved Gary’s life on Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Joe Browning Jr. officiating. A time to visit with the family to share memories and love will be conducted from 1 p.m. until the service hour of 3 p.m. Gary will be laid to rest in the Stone Mountain Cemetery following the service on Sunday. Active pallbearers will be Will Sutherland, Brandon Sutherland, Tony Guy, Jimmy Guy, Dennis Guy and Brandon Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Ward, Ed Storey, Bob Trivette and Todd Trivette.

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ELIZABETHTON — Roma Jean Creasey Deloach, 71, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday March 15, 2012, in the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm Walter and Modest Greene Creasey. She was a graduate of Hampton High School. Roma Jean was a member of the Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel E. Deloach, May 14, 1995; and by a brother: J.D. Creasey.

Survivors include a Sister & Brother-In-Law: Shirley & Larry Carver, Fairview, North Carolina; A Brother & Sister-in-Law: Glen & Billie Creasey, Elizabethton; Five Nieces & Nephews: Nathan Carver and Wife, Wendey, Douglas Creasey & Wife, Glenni, Nikki Vines and Husband, Bill, Eric Creasey and Teresa Lynn Merkel.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Mark Potter officiating.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Melissa Hall, Soloist.

Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 2:20 p.m. Sunday will be: Nathan Carver, Doug Creasey, Carl Roberson, Sam Harrison, John Crockett, Billy Vines, Joel Elijah and Ken Rose.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Judy & Victor Deloach and the Staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the excellent care Roma Jean received.

Roma married Manuel Edward DeLoach about 1942. Manuel (son of Nathaniel DeLoach and Pearl M. Whaley) was born about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 May 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Ella Louise Whitehead Stevens, 74, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born January 16, 1947 in Hampton to the late Raymond & Ella Greene Whitehead. Louise was a 1965 graduate of Hampton High School and attended Elizabethton Business College. She was retired Payroll Clerk at Summers-Taylor Inc. She was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years: Dennis Stevens. Two Sisters: Judy Blythe, Elizabethton and Carmen Greene of South Carolina. Two God Children: Eric Lian and Iris Lian both of Texas. Two special nephews: Larry Moreland and Morgan Stevens, One special niece: Helen Stevens. Special great niece and nephew Olivia Grace Moreland and Evan Wayne Moreland. Her special cousins: Glen Creasey, Vernon Clemons and Delores Boling. He special friends: Leisha Coggins, Juanita S. Miller and Charlie & Christina Lian. Several brothers and sisters-in-law. A special great niece and nephew: Olivia Grace Moreland and Evan Wayne Moreland.

Per her request a private graveside service was held at Roselawn Cemetery at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 with Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music was provided by Joel Crisp. Active Pallbearers were: Larry Moreland, Eric Lian, Rodney Hill, Allen Tolley, Morgan Stevens and Caleb Kribes.

Ella married Dennis Stevens about 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dennis (son of Henry Clay Stephens and Genevieve Marie Campbell) was born on 14 Dec 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 2022 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]