Amanda Jane Blankenship

Amanda married James Curtis Tipton on 19 Mar 1871. James (son of Henderson Tipton and Elizabeth Randolph) was born about 1849 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 8 Feb 1929 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melissa married Steven Alman Hardin on 1 Nov 1892 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Steven (son of George W. Hardin and Dulcenia Jane Briggs) was born in Aug 1869 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Mar 1956 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Calvin married Cordelia Roxanna Stockton on 23 Nov 1892 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Cordelia (daughter of Thomas Jefferson Stockton and Eliza E. Carter) was born on 10 Dec 1875 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 May 1958 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married Martha Silvers on 4 May 1902 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . Martha was born on 4 Apr 1884 in , Unicoi County, , ; died on 10 Mar 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married Estelle Shelton on 15 Jan 1912 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . Estelle was born about 1895; died about 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wesley married Barbara Jane Edwards on 30 Sep 1900 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Barbara was born in Jan 1886 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 29 May 1970 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pinkney married Leota Rice on 7 May 1908 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Leota (daughter of Jesse Siler Rice and Margaret L. McIntosh) was born on 27 Apr 1888 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Nov 1977 in Greene County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matilda married Carver Vance Treadway on 26 Nov 1922 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Carver (son of Leroy F. Treadway and Hanna Brigitta Willis) was born on 20 Mar 1886 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 1971 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Hamie Elizabeth Hensley on 29 Feb 1932 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Hamie was born on 29 Feb 1916 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Feb 2008 in Greene County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ruby Jalene Smith. Ruby was born on 13 Dec 1910 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 5 Dec 1958 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mendia married Hubert Franklin Stockton about 1922 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Hubert (son of William Henry Stockton and Laura Alice Willis) was born on 20 Aug 1900 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jun 1989 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roseville Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jasper married Bonnie Cutshall on 18 Oct 1904 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie was born about 1907 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pearl married Ray Benton Grindstaff on 1 Jul 1939 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Ray (son of David M. Grindstaff and Sarah Elizabeth Price) was born on 9 Mar 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 1989 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Inez Treadway Metcalf, age 96, of Flag Pond, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Flag Pond and the daughter of the late Carver and Matilda Hardin Treadway.
Inez worked as a painter for Blue Ridge Pottery in her younger years. She retired from Morrill Motors after twenty-six years of service. Inez enjoyed cooking for family, working on the farm and in the Apple Orchard. She was a lifetime member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Zade Metcalf in 2005 and all her brothers and sisters.
Inez was a precious mother to her three daughters: Yuvonda (Howard) Jenkins, Sharon (Roger) Fender, and Debbie (Jerry) Shelton; a loving grandmother to her grandchildren: Joey Jenkins, Janet (Rodney) Jenkins Shelton, Kimberly (Alan) Fender Wyatt, and Kelly (Joey) Shelton Willis; her great grandchildren: Avery, Bailey, Zade, Brooklyn, Emily, and Mason; her honorary grandson, Elijah; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 Pm Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Shady Grove Baptist Church, Flag Pond. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jerry Shelton, Rev. Danny Jenkins, and Rev. Josh Vestal officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Committal service will follow in the State Line Cemetery.

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HULL – John Rufe Treadway, 78, died Sunday, October 18, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Unicoi, Tenn., on June 27, 1931, he was the son of the late Carter Vance and Tilda Hardin Treadway. He was a retired automobile mechanic and also worked for the highway department. He was of the Holiness denomination. Mr. Treadway was preceded in death by six brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Ballew Treadway, Hull; sons, Carver Vance and John W. Treadway; daughters, Eula Mae Blankenship and Elaine Briggs, both of Flag Pond, Tenn., Mary E. Roadenberry, and Shirley Cooper; stepdaughters, Charlotte Evans and Rhonda Knapp, both of Elberton, Lisa Mize, Athens, and Tammy Owens, Commerce; stepsons, Keith Epps, Danielsville, and Kevin Epps, Hoschton; sisters, Evelyn Miller, North Carolina, and Inez Metcalf, Flag Pond, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 20, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. David Strickland and Don Nestor officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Bowman.

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Gaye Treadway, 55, of Ridge Cove Road, Enka, N.C. died Friday, March 31, 1989 in Asheville, N.C. Veteran Administration Medical Center.
A native of Unicoi County, Tennessee, he had lived in North Carolina for 20 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a former employee of Beacon Manufacturing Company. He belonged to Shady Grove Baptist Church in Flag Pond, Tennessee and Flag Pond Masonic Lodge No. 408 F&AM.
He was survived by five brothers, Jack and Leonard Treadway of Flag Pond, Tennessee, Rufe Treadway of Athens, Georgia, Charles Treadway of Enka, N.C. and Lewis Treadway of Erwin, Tennessee; and three sisters, Inez Metcalf of Flag Pond, Tennessee, Ester Moore and Evelyn Miller of Arden, N.C.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 3, 1989 in Ledford Funeral Home chapel in Erwin, Tennesse with the Revs. Jerry Shelton and Jerry Kent officiating. Members of Flag Pond Masonic Lodge # 408 F&AM conducted masonic rites at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 1989 at the funeral home. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Erwin, Tennessee.

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Charles Reece Treadway, 63, of 427 Reeves Cove Road, Candler, N.C. died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at his home.A native of Flag Pond, Tennessee, Mr. Treadway was a son of the late Carver and Matilda Treadway. He will be reunited with his loving wife of 40 years, Ruth, who died in 2006.Mr. Treadway graduated from Unicoi County High School, in Tennessee. He formerly worked at the American Enka Plant, then with Moore's Building Supplies Company for 33 years and more recently with Jenning's Building Supplies Company. He was also a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He faithfully attended New Morgan Hill Baptist Church. He was formerly active with the Hominy Valley Recreation League for over 20 years.He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and devoted husband. He is survived by his daughter, Lee Anne Tucker and husband, Austin, of Candler, N.C.; sons, Randy Treadway and wife, Toyna, of Paintsville, Kentucky, and Jody Treadway and wife, Lisa,of Candler, N.C.; sisters, Evelyn Miller of Arden, N.C. and Inez Metcalf of Flag Pond, Tennessee; brother, John Rufe Treadway and wife, Marilyn, of Hull, Georgia; amd two grandsons, Tyler and Jake Treadway.The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2008 at New Morgan Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Houston officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with military rites performed by the Buncombe County Veteran's Council.

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TSgt. Garland Tipton, USAF Retired, passed away Monday at his home.
He was born February 9, 1937 in Flag Pond, TN, a son of the late Frank and Hamie Tipton.
He retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years: Betty L. Nelson Tipton; one son: TSgt. Dwight Tipton, Retired, and wife, Terrie Tipton; granddaughter: Tabitha; grandsons: Isaac and Jacob; six great-grandchildren; brother: Dean (Sharon) Tipton; sisters-in-law: Joy, Katie, and Evelyn.
At his request there will be no service or visitation.

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

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ERWIN - Horace Mack Stockton, age 94, of Erwin, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his home. A native of Flag Pond, Horace is a son of the late Hubert Mack and Mindy Jane (Tipton) Stockton. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the Korean War. When he wasn’t working as an Electrical Contractor, he enjoyed Beekeeping. In addition to his parents, Horace is preceded in death by his first wife: Betty Jane Stockton; step-son: James Larry Furchess; son: Robert Gray Stockton; great-grandson: Aiden Patrick Turner; brothers: Clarence Stockton, Claude Stockton and Blaine Stockton; and sister: Rellie Silvers.
Horace Mack Stockton has left behind to cherish his memory: wife: Reva (Lyle) Stockton; brother: Carter Stockton; son: Steve Stockton and wife, Gail; daughter: Abbie Jill McCurry and husband, Jeff; step-sons: Steve Edwards and wife, Brenda and Tim Edwards and wife, Debbie; granddaughters: Misty Caish and Shannon Turner; grandson: Justin Luke McCurry; great-grandchildren: Dylan, Kirstin and Cayson; Step-grandchildren: Brandi, Jennifer, TJ and Kelly; step-great-grandchildren: Ainsley, Eli, Bo, Hudson and Ireland.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Horace Mack Stockton in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 29, 2021 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Steve Rice and Reverend Art Gibson will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by Justin Luke McCurry and Shannon Turner. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 pm on Monday and continue until service time at Valley Funeral Home. A committal service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Evergreen Cemetery. Those attending the committal service should meet at Valley Funeral Home by 10:30 am on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers will be Larry Norris, David Step, Everett Tipton, Howard Hoilman, Tim Edwards and Steve Edwards.

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ERWIN - Carter Stockton, age 89, of Erwin, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. A native of Erwin, Carter is a son of the late Hubert and Mindy (Tipton) Stockton. He was a member of Erwin Church of Christ and was a Pipefitter by trade. Carter loved his grandchildren and dog. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and making a good trade. In addition to his parents, Carter is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Betty Lillian (Tipton) Stockton and his daughter, Cathy Jo Buck.

Carter Stockton has left behind to cherish his memory: son, Terry L. Stockton and significant other, Judith N. Jones; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Carter Stockton in a funeral service to be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Erwin Church of Christ. Minister Jeff Winters will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 11:00 am on Tuesday and will continue until service time at Erwin Church of Christ. A committal service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery following the funeral. Those attending the committal service should meet at Erwin Church of Christ by 12:00 pm on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers will be: Chris Stockton, Terry Hensley, Michael Peterson and Aaron Peterson.

Family/Spouse: Betty Lillian Tipton. Betty was born about 1934 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 12 Oct 2021 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rellie Jane Silvers, age 84, Flag Pond, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 28, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Flag Pond and a daughter of the late Hubert and Mindie Jane Tipton Stockton.
Rellie retired from Morrill Motors after twenty-eight years of service. She was a member of Jennie Moore Presbyterian Church for fifty-six years. Rellie loved the Lord. She enjoyed cooking and was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Michael Lester Silvers; three brothers: Clarence, Claude, and Blaine Stockton.
Rellie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of sixty-nine cherished years, Harrison Silvers; one son, Tim Silvers and wife, Angela of Jonesborough; two daughters: Nancy Price and husband, Victor, Teresa Campbell and husband, Dana all of Erwin; two brothers: Horace Stockton and wife, Reva, Carter Stockton and wife, Betty all of Erwin; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Jennie Moore Presbyterian Church. Rev. Craig Shelton and Rev. George Rolling will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until time of service. Committal will follow in the Stockton Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Harrison Silvers. Harrison (son of George W. Silvers and Mary Etta "Marietta" Blankenship) was born on 19 Jun 1930 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jun 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roseville Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FLAG POND - Hoy W. Tipton, age 94, Flag Pond, passed away Wednesday April 21, 2021 at Center on Aging. He was lifelong resident of Flag Pond and a son of the late Jasper and Bonnie Cutshall Tipton.

Hoy was a member of Sweetwater Church of God and attended as long as his health permitted. He retired from farming after his health declined.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Ina Lee Slivers Tipton on July 16, 2016; one grandson, Joseph Williams, one brother: Wayne Tipton; two sisters, Kathryn Rice and Ollie Black; brother-in-law, Offie Silvers; sister-in-law, Jean Tipton.

Hoy leaves behind to cherish his memory, one daughter, Polly Woodward and husband, Ray of Erwin; three brothers: Vernon Tipton of Greeneville, Dallas Tipton of WV, Blake Tipton of Erwin; one sister: Eileen Silvers of Flag Pond; one grandson, Ashley Woodward; two great grandchildren: Abigail Woodward and Carson Woodward; two brothers-in-law, Edgar Rice of Flag Pond, J. B. Silvers and wife, Millie of Burnsville, NC; two sisters-in-law: Vernie Briggs of Erwin, Velva Sparks and husband, Freeman of Erwin; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery. Rev. Kevin Laws will officiate. Pallbearers will be Ashley Woodward, Carson Woodward, Jack Tipton, Willie Edwards, Isaac Lewis, and Lonnie Harris.

Hoy married Ina Lee Silvers on 6 Jul 1950 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Ina (daughter of Anderson Silvers and Minnie J. (Silvers)) was born on 14 May 1925 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Jul 2016 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FLAG POND - Eileen Tipton Silvers, age 88, Flag Pond, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 3, 2022. She is a daughter of the late Jasper and Bonnie Cutshall Tipton. Eileen was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County.
She retired from Morrill Motors in 2012 after forty-seven years of service. Eileen attended Sweetwater Church of God. She enjoyed cross-stitching, embroidering, solving word searches and reading her bible. Eileen was an excellent cook and famous for her delicious cat-head biscuits. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and sitting on her porch. Eileen always enjoyed having company over to visit her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Offie Silvers on February 21, 2019; her son, David Tipton; two brothers: Wayne and Hoy Tipton; two sisters: Katheryn Rice and Novella “Ollie” Black.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters: Lib Woodward, Flag Pond and Jeannette Porter (Larry), Limestone; three brothers: Vernon Tipton, Greeneville, Dallas Tipton, Johnson City and Blake Tipton, Erwin; daughter-in-law, Dottie Tipton; brother-in-law, Edgar Rice; seven grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022, at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home. Reverend Craig Shelton will officiate the 7:00 p.m. funeral service. Committal service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the Silverstown Cemetery, Flag Pond Community. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to friends, Amber, Reva, Fay and Shirley; Ballad Health Hospice staff: Torraina, Candace, Greg and Robbie for all the love and care shown to Eileen and her family.

Eilene married Ophia "Offie" Silvers about 1955 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Ophia (son of George W. Silvers and Mary Etta "Marietta" Blankenship) was born on 28 Apr 1934 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Silvers Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Lou Grindstaff Haun, who loved to be called “Momma” by her kids, departed her loving family on August 12, 2021.

Mary Lou was born in Johnson City, TN on February 10, 1947, to Pearl Tipton Grindstaff and Ray Benton Grindstaff.

Mary Lou was mother to Rex Grindstaff, Jennifer Williams, Richard Haun and Randy Haun with love and devotion in Johnson City, TN.

Mary Lou was retired. She enjoyed spending time with friends, crafting and doting on her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her family was her greatest joy.

She is survived by her children Rex, Jennifer, Richard, Randy (Leigh) grandchildren Shae Allen, James (T.J.) West (Maddi), Gabe Grindstaff, Gracie Grindstaff, Megan Haun and Jake Haun, great grandchildren Atticus and Warner West. She also loved and was loved by her nieces and nephews.

Aside from the children, Mary Lou is survived by her siblings Sarah Lee Tipton, Gail Lawson, Sandra Hamilton, and Allen Grindstaff. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents and brothers R.B. Grindstaff, Dale Grindstaff and sister Wanda Beals.