William Kennon Cole

William married Matilda Jane Richardson on 7 Mar 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Matilda (daughter of James Richardson and Margaret Arnold) was born on 20 Jul 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Aug 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Gertrude S. France on 2 Jul 1921 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Gertrude (daughter of Marion Lafayette France and Ida Harvey) was born on 7 Nov 1901 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died in Apr 1977 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Flossie married Michael B. Grindstaff on 9 May 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Michael (son of George W. Grindstaff and Nancy Caroline Holtzclaw) was born on 30 Nov 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Robert Bennett on 8 Apr 1939 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Robert (son of Gilliam L. Bennett and Hester Barnett) was born on 15 Mar 1909 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 13 Mar 1989 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Lula Belle Cole Denton, of Johnson City, went to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was born on September 26, 1939, to Robert and Gertrude France Cole.
Lula Belle actively lived out her life as a servant of Christ, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was well loved in the Spice Hollow Community where she was born, raised and lived her entire life. She was often seen walking up and down Spice Hollow Road, checking in on family and friends; always offering a helping hand, a listening ear or a delicious home cooked meal.
Her grandchildren carry in their hearts precious memories of their great adventures with "Memaw." She taught them to fish and how to hunt Morel Mushrooms as they walked in the woods surrounding her mountain home. Through her, they learned the joys of picking blackberries on the mountain to later enjoy as jam over her famous star biscuits; to watch the innumerable hummingbirds flying to her feeders while whittling a piece of wood and eating banana popsicles on the porch. She taught them the art of making homemade apple butter outside in the brass kettle. They never seemed to mind the day long process because they were well fed and they had a front row seat to her stories of growing up in "The Holler,'' which she penned in a book entitled "Lula Belle's Book of Memories."
Lula Belle was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Ida Bennet and Florence Hill, her brother, Bobby Cole, and a precious sister-in-law, Joyce France.
Left to carry on her Servant Legacy are her husband of 62 years, Charles Denton, her children, Rusty Denton (Kim), Ronny Denton (Donna) and Renee Hill (David), 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Washington County Memory Gardens. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50 pm.
Pallbearers will be Lucas Denton, Alexander Denton, Jacob Hill, Cameron Shelton, Austin Shelton, and Ernest King.

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Arlie Vernon Cole, 93, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 21, 1928 in Elizabethton to the late Flossie Cole Grindstaff.
Arlie was retired from Freemons in Torrance, Calif., after 30 years of service. He was a member of Moores Chapel Free Will Baptist Church but attended Willow Springs Baptist Church. His hobbies were singing, collecting toys, traveling, and in earlier years, square dancing.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Cole.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Taylor Cole; three sons, Lloyd of Arkansas, Jimmy of Maine and Barney Taylor and wife Beverly of Ohio; two daughters, Marlena of Wisconsin and Priscila Davis and husband Ed of Elizabethton; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a special granddaughter and caregiver, Heather; a special great-granddaughter, Matti; and one brother, Obie of Texas.
The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 12, in the Kress Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Heaton and the Rev. Chris Hughes officiating. Interment will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Arlie married Mary Lowe about 2022. Mary (daughter of Stephen Jacob Lowe and Lena Belle Grindstaff) was born on 19 Jan 1930 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Apr 2023 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Kress Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Mr. Tex Eugene “Gene” Bennett, age 82, of Johnson City passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, in Elizabethton.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Rob and Ida Cole Bennett and baby brother Casey Bennett.

He retired from the Washington County Health Department. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors.

Survivors include wife, Patricia Bennett; brothers, Freddie Bennett (Shirley), Scottie Bennett (Beverly), Eddie Bennett (Linda); sisters, Linda Howell (Roy), Elaine King (Ernest); several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 2 PM, Monday, November 28, 2022, at Barnett Cemetery with Rev. David Montgomery and Rev. James Holmes officiating, everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery prior to the service.