Davis Beauregard Blankenship

Davis married Morning Blankenship on 21 Aug 1880 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Morning (daughter of Presley A. Blankenship and Sarah Banks) was born on 11 Mar 1865 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 1946 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harriett married Starling Saplin Hensley about 1901 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Starling was born on 23 Feb 1880; died on 19 Oct 1947 in Greenville County, , , South Carolina; was buried in Graceland West Cemetery, , Greenville County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonas married Dilla Jane Silvers about 1902 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Dilla (daughter of John Wesley Silvers and Narcissa Delene Hardin) was born on 5 Nov 1886 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, ; died on 28 Mar 1992 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Flag Pond, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Josephine Cody on 17 Jun 1917 in , Madison County, North Carolina, . Josephine was born on 26 Oct 1891 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 1957 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mayberry Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married George W. Silvers about 1915 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. George (son of John Wesley Silvers and Narcissa Delene Hardin) was born on 20 Jul 1893 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Feb 1977 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blankenship Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Marie Sliger about 1943 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Marie was born on 10 Apr 1925 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 2012 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mayberry Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Ruby Blankenship age 94, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2019 at Lakebridge Health Care Center.

Mrs. Blankenship was born in Washington County and the daughter of the late William Curly & Josephine Cody Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Lucile Blankenship, Esther Yarbor, Roy Blankenship, Campbell Blankenship, Fred Blankenship, Homer Blankenship, Welzia Blankenship, Floyd Blankenship and Fate Blankenship.

She was of the Methodist faith.

Mrs. Blankenship was a Hairdresser for over 70 years.

Survivors include a sister Velma Walters; and several nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, March 1, 2019 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. John Hitechew officiating. Interment services will follow at Mayberry Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Homer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - Lula Jane "Mammie" Silvers Morrow, 91, of E.G. Morrow Road, Limestone, died Saturday at her residence.

A native of Flag Pond, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Etta Blankenship Silvers. She was the widow of Marvel Alexander Morrow.

She was a member of Limestone Free Will Baptist Church.

Mrs. Morrow was a homemaker.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Bill and Teresa Morrow, E.G. and Faye Morrow, and Carroll Morrow, all of Limestone; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; five brothers: Grady Silvers of Telford, Harrison Silvers and Offie Silvers, both of Flag Pond, Charlie "Bug" Silvers of Telford, and Riley Silvers of Erwin; three sisters: Eunice MacIntosh of Johnson City, Sally Rice of Erwin, and Jettie Silvers of Flag Pond; a special sister-in-law: Reba Silvers of the Clear Springs community; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Morrow was preceded in death by one daughter, Alta Morrow, and two sons, Hoza Morrow and Everette Morrow.

The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough.

A graveside service will be held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning in Limestone FWB Church Cemetery. The Rev. Alfred Cutshall and the Rev. David Reece will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Freddie Morrow, Ricky Morrow, Lonnie Silvers, Jeff Stuart, Jason Stuart, Wayne Morrow, James Morrow, Johnny Briggs, Matthew Morrow and Jerry Morrow.
Dewey Hensley will be an honorary pallbearer

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Jettie Silvers, age 92, formerly of 142 Tyler St., Erwin, passed away at Erwin Health Care Center on Friday, September 24, 2010.

She is a native and lifetime resident of Unicoi County, TN, and is the daughter of the late George and Mary Etta Blankenship Silvers. Jettie was a homemaker, and a great mother, who loved her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Roseville Baptist Church.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ezra Silvers; son, Ezra Silvers Jr.; 4 Brothers; and 3 Sisters

She leaves behind: Three Sons: Wiley Silvers and Claude Silvers, of Flag Pond, and Cozy Silvers, of Erwin; Four Daughters: Shirley Tipton, Lennis Tipton, Velda Burchett and Ann Davis, all of Erwin; Three Brothers: Harrison Silvers and Offie Silvers, of Flag Pond, and Riley Silvers of Erwin; Two Sisters: Sally Rice, of Erwin, and Eunice McIntosh, of Johnson City; 33 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.

Services will be at 7 P.M. Monday, September 27, 2010, at the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Craig Shelton will officiate. Musical Selections will be provided by Carrie Ford.

The family will receive friends at Valley Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until service time.

Interment will be at noon, Tuesday, September 28, 2010, in Silvers Cemetery, Stockton Rd., Flag Pond.

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Grady Silvers

Died: Jan. 28, 2009

JONESBOROUGH -- Grady Silvers, 89, Telford, died Wednesday at his home.

His family stated, "He went to be with his Lord."

Born in Unicoi County, he was a son of the late Georgie and Marietta Blankenship Silvers.

Mr. Silvers served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was a retired farmer and carpenter.

Mr. Silvers was of the Baptist tradition of faith.

He was the widower of Stella Mae Briggs Silvers, who died May 14, 2001.

Survivors include five sons and their wives: Dennis Silvers of Telford, Gary and Linda Silvers, Buddy and Diane Silvers, and Randy and LaDonna Silvers, all of Limestone, and Gordon and Sherry Silvers of Jonesborough; two daughters and their husbands: Janice and Richard Anders and Geraldine and Roger Davis; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Jetta Silvers and Sally Rice, both of Erwin, and Eunice McIntosh of Johnson City; three brothers: Harrison Silvers and Offie Silvers, both of Flag Pond, and Rollie Silvers of Erwin; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter: Annice Cable; a granddaughter; four brothers: Freeman Silvers, Elroy Silvers, Charlie Silvers and Claude Silvers; and three sisters: Beulah Silvers, Lula Morrow and Ola Silvers.

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Harrison Silvers, age 90, Flag Pond, passed away peacefully at the Johnson City Medical Center on Friday, June 4, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Flag Pond and a son of the late George and Marietta Blankenship Silvers. Harrison was the last of fourteen children and was very thankful for the long life that he had.
Harrison was a farmer and cut timber all his life. He was a member of Jennie Moore Presbyterian Church for fifty-six years where he was a Deacon and Elder of the Church. Harrison was a wonderful husband, daddy, and papaw. He loved the Lord and everyone he met. He never met a stranger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-nine cherished years, Rellie Jane Silvers on December 28, 2020; one son, Michael Lester Silvers; one grandson, Seth Price; seven brothers, Grady, Charlie, Elroy, Claude, Offie, Rollie and Freeman Silvers; six sisters, Lula Morrow, Getta Silvers, Beulah Silvers Robinson, Sally Rice, Eunice McIntosh, and Ola Silvers.
Harrison leaves behind to cherish his memory, one son, Tim Silvers and wife, Angela of Jonesborough; two daughters: Nancy Price and husband, Victor, Teresa Campbell and husband, Dana all of Erwin; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, two special brothers-in-law: Horace (Reva) Stockton and Carter (Betty) Stockton; several nieces, nephews and too many special friends to mention also survive.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday June 8, 2021, at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday June 9, 2021, at the Jennie Moore Presbyterian Church. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Rev. Craig Shelton and Rev. George Rolling will officiate. Music will be provided by Tim Harris and Phyllis Bennett. Committal will follow in the Stockton Cemetery.
The following is a tribute from a special friend that perfectly describes Harrison: Today I am saddened to say goodbye to Mr. Harrison Silvers. I met Mr. Harrison not too long after I moved up here. I attended church with him and his wife at a little Presbyterian church close by. Though not long enough, for four years, I had the pleasure of getting to know him. He was a fascinating man in my eyes. He was born in the mountains some 90 years ago. He was raised on the grounds where my cabin stands today. He made his living in the mountains through logging and milling timber. He was a fair and honest businessman who still believed in a handshake and a man's word. He was an awesome historian to me. He would tell me about life in the old days and how they would log with a team of mules. He always talked about coming back up on the "old homeplace" and finding that cold water spring to have one last drink out of. We talked about faith in Christ and the blessings we both have received. He was a Man's man, no doubt. However, he had a kind gentle spirit. He was a man to look up to and a man to admire. He was a man that I am honored to call my friend.
Mr. Harrison, I regret we never had the opportunity to locate that spring, but I feel certain that that spring is flowing in heaven for you. Though saddened by your departure, I am happy that you are reunited with your loved ones and that you are at Jesus's side. Farewell my friend till we meet again, I am so grateful for your friendship.
Love, Matt

Family/Spouse: Rellie Jane Stockton. Rellie (daughter of Hubert Franklin Stockton and Mendia Jane Tipton) was born on 27 Jun 1936 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 2020 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roseville Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eunice Silvers McIntosh, 86, began her earthly journey on Dec. 8, 1931 in Flag Pond, TN and in the early morning hours of Nov. 3, 2018, surrounded by her children, and family, the Lord called her home.

She was the youngest daughter of George and Marrietta Blankenship Silvers. At the time of her home going, she was being cared for by the Center on Aging and Health in Erwin, TN. She grew up in Flag Pond, TN although most of her adult life, she lived in Johnson City, TN.

Our mother was a homemaker, she often stated one of the joys of this life was raising her children. One of our fondest memories would be coming home from school and Mom being there, and the wonderful aromas from the meal she would be preparing for us. Mom so enjoyed the holidays, birthdays, and Sunday lunches that she would cook huge meals. She was so happy when all or some of her children came home to eat with her and Dad. Always around the end of October, she would start making candies, cookies, and cakes to have during the holidays for us, and also to give to neighbors and friends. The grandchildren and great-grandchildren would always say "Mamaw is a great cooker." Mom enjoyed teaching us girls how to cook, and to preserve food, even how to pickle certain food the way her mother and grandmother taught her. Her grandchildren will remember all the times they dyed eggs with Mamaw, carved pumpkins and especially making candies at her house, the laughter, and also hearing "Ok you all better calm down or I am going to get my switch." They knew she meant it and also knew she loved them enough to correct them.

After her children were grown, Mom worked for a short time at Pharmaseal and in later years she was employed at Tri Cities Christian School, doing what she loved, cooking. She loved being around the children and making sure everyone had a good meal.

Our Mother always took us to church as children. Working with small children in Sunday School, and vacation bible school, our home also was opened weekly along with other neighbors homes for children's bible classes. More times than not, she would be in the nursery caring for the babies during church services. She was Mamaw, not only to her grandchildren, but to many others. Dad did not attend church when we were small children, still Mom took us to church and through her faithfulness to her Lord and praying, the Lord answered her prayers. Our father accepted the Lord and our home was Christ centered.

Truly Proverbs 31: 10-31 fits our Mother, she was not perfect, she truly was virtuous, her price is far above rubies, the heart of her husband doth trust her, worketh willing her hands. She opened her arms to the poor and needy, clothed in strength, speaks with wisdom, her children arise and call her blessed, her husband also, he praiseth her. She Loved!

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Garland L. McIntosh, the love of her life, she told so many. They truly were one, and after Dad went home, Mom never seemed satisfied in this world without him. They are together once more. Also her sisters: Ola Silvers, Lula Marrow, Jettie Silvers, Bulah Robinson, Sallie Rice; her brothers: Claude, Grady, Freeman, Elroy, Raleigh, and Charlie Silvers; mother and father-in-law, Richard Axie McIntosh, brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Vonda Lee McIntosh, brother in-in-law, Eugene Rice, other family members, and life long friends were there to welcome her home.

She is survived by two sons: Richard (Joan) McIntosh, Chris (Tammy) McIntosh, daughters: Sharon (Reese) Hulse, Kathleen (Greg) Phillips, grandchildren: Mellisa (Todd) Bingham, Robert (Christy) McIntosh, Tina McIntosh, Jennifer (Chris) Hyder, Michelle (Jerry) Simpson, Heather (Jamie) Hughes, Beth (Keith) Hulse, Jason Jones, Connor and Cooper McIntosh; great-grandchildren: Ashley, Trey, and Bailey Bingham, Alex and Braxton Smith, Hunter and Hayden McIntosh, James and Patrick Hyder, Jonathan Tipton, Taylor Allman, Jerrica Simpson, Justin Wilcox, Kelsie, Dawlton, Chesney, Hughes, Cody and Dillion Jones, Madison French, Olivia and Peyton Hulse; great-great-grandchildren: Ava Tipton, Greyson Wilcox; her brothers: Harrison (Rellie) Silvers, Offie (Ellieen) Silvers; sisters-in-law: Reba Silvers, Geneva Silvers, Pauline Rice, Martha Ricker; brothers-in-law: Kenneth McIntosh, Foy Lee (Nancy) McIntosh, Andy (Debbie) McIntosh; very special niece, Carol Sue Price, and several other nieces and nephews.

Our family would like to thank the Center on Aging and Health for the care given to our mother, especially the staff on the Special Care Unit, Amy, Melissa, David/Dean, Karen, Christy, Shana, Kevin Laws (Chaplain), and several others. A huge thank you to Amedysis Hospice, especially Rebecca "Becky" Edwards, for their help and compassion during a difficult time, which was greatly appreciated.

Much love and appreciation to Ms. Helga McKinney and Mrs. Debbie Mitchell for caring for our Mom and making sure her needs were always met. The love you showed to her will never be forgotten. Thank you to Madison French (Mamaw's special great-granddaughter) who stayed with her and helped with her needs, loved on her, like they were peas in a pod.

Much love has also been shown to Mom from Pleasant Beach Baptist Church, and Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Erwin. The cards, visits and most of all prayers were a blessing.

The family will greet friends to share memories on Wednesday, November7, 2018 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Tetrick Funeral Services Johnson City and other times at Mr. McIntosh's daughter, Sharon's home in Jonesborough.

A Celebration of Eunice's Life will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. The service will be officiated by Dr. Reggie Weems, Pastor Mark Fowler, and Pastor Charles Biggs. Music will be provided by Michelle Simpson, Beth Ann Hulse, and Alison Grace Holder, and a poem read by Melissa Bingham. A Graveside and Committal Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery in Jonesborough. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.

Eunice married Garland Lawrence McIntosh about 1950 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Garland (son of Richard Pierson McIntosh and Axie Sevilla Fender) was born on 12 Jan 1929 in Rutherford County, , , North Carolina; died on 3 Jun 2016 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FLAG POND - Offie Silvers, age 84, Flag Pond went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Flag Pond and a son of the late George and Marietta Blankenship Silvers. Offie was a farmer, worked in a sawmill, and cut timber all his life.

In addition to his parents, Offie was preceded in death by one son, David Tipton on March 05, 2005; twelve brothers and sisters.

Offie leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of sixty four years, Eileen Tipton Silvers; two daughters: Lib Woodward, Flag Pond, Jeannette Porter and husband, Larry, Limestone; one daughter-in-law, Dottie Tipton, Flag Pond; one brother, Harrison Silvers and wife, Rellie, Flag Pond; two grandsons: Mitcheal Hensley, Flag Pond, Josh and Renea Tipton, Telford; five granddaughters: Chasity and Lyle Ross, Telford, Kim and Nicholas Tucker, Amber and Nick Fender, all of Erwin, Erica Porter and Darren Kelley, Elizabethton, Cassey Pridgen, Flag Pond; twenty great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home, and other times at his residence. The funeral service will be held at 7:00 P.M., Reverend Craig Shelton will officiate. Music will be provided by the Sweetwater Church of God singers. J.B. Watts, Carroll Watts, Nick Tucker, Mab Silvers, Harold Byrd, Ronnie Silvers will serve as pallbearers. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Silverstown Cemetery, Flag Pond.

Ophia married Eilene Tipton about 1955 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Eilene (daughter of Jasper Tipton and Bonnie Cutshall) was born about 1934 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Feb 2022 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Silvers Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ATHENS, TN - Janet “Ruth” Rice, 73, of Athens, passed away Monday March 8, 2021 at NHC Health Care in Athens, TN.

She was a native of Washington County, and was a long-time resident of Jonesborough, TN and was daughter to the late Roy and Marie Blankenship.

She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and graduate of Lamar High School. She retired from Alliance Data Systems in Johnson City, TN.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Kristi Dawn Rice and nephew Justin Blankenship.

She is survived by her son, Jeff and Tiffany Rice; step-grandchildren, Gage and Sydnee Duncan; a brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Myra Blankenship; a nephew and spouse, Matt and Angie Blankenship; niece and spouse, Larae and Phil Graves; and several great nieces and one great nephew.

The family would like to thank NHC Health Care for their care and kindness during her stay.

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions there will not be a formal visitation but friends may come by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home from 2:00-6:00 pm Thursday, March 11, 2021 to sign the register.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday March 12, 2021 at Mayberry Community Cemetery in Jonesborough, TN with Pastor Jeremy Dykes officiating.

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TELFORD - Wilma Jean Blankenship, age 70, Telford, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Miss. Blankenship was born February 26, 1952, in Washington County and the daughter of the late Fred & Rebecca Hensley Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Joann Saults, brother, Jerry Blankenship and special friend, Bill Browing.

She was a member of Vincent United Methodist Church until its closing.

Miss. Blankenship retired from Magnavox.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Hylton (Wallace); nephews and nieces, Eddie Brown (Kimberly), Becky Bailey, Sherry Booth (Gary) Michael Blankenship (Robin) and Michael Saults; great niece, Kayla Hill (Brandon); great-nephews, Tyler Brown (Gaby) and Trever Brown (Skyler); great-great nephews and nieces, Nehemiah and Camdon Hill and Ivy Mae Brown; sister-in-law, Brenda Gray; and a brother-in-law, Ron Saults.

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM Monday, May 23, 2022, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Dykes and Brandon Hill officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday prior to the service.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Vincent Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Brown, Brandon Hill, Tyler Brown, Trever Brown, Michael Blankenship and Gary Booth. Honorary Bearer Richie Saults.

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