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OBITUARIES FROM CARTER & JOHNSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE NEWSPAPERS Elizabethton Star, 1929-1950, The Tomahawk and Johnson County News, 1882-1970 Transcribed from microfilm by
Jerry Ann Kinnear Stout and Neva Jane Stout Bryant

[JAKS NOTE: In some of the Johnson County newspapers the dates given for deaths and newspaper issues are correct, however, according to Joe Wilson of Johnson Co. TN, the editor of The Johnson County News often got behind, and to satisfy his subscriptions came out with a number of small issues at a time.]

ABEL, McKinley Clinton

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, September 19, 1946 McKINLEY CLINTON ABEL

Funeral services for McKinley Clinton Abel, 58, who died Tuesday, after a long illness at his home in Taylors Valley, were conducted from the State Line Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Rev. J. W. Whittington in charge. Burial followed in Taylors Valley cemetery.

Survivors are the widow, seven children, three grandchildren, three sisters and three brothers.

ABLE, Bessie E.

“The Tomahawk,” August 9, 1961 Mrs. Bessie E. Able…

…42, Oxford, Pa., died from a heart attack early Friday morning. Mrs. Able was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Gentry of Laurel Bloomery. She was a member of the State Line Baptist Church and a native of Johnson County.

Survivors are the husband, H.L. Able, Oxford, Pa.; two sons, Dennis Able, Kenneth Able, both of Oxford; 1 daughter, Aris Able, also of Oxford; three brothers, Arthur, Luther and Ralph Gentry all of Laurel Bloomery; and three sisters, Mrs. Vella Doss of Glade Spring, Va., Mrs. Dorothy Able, Oxford, Pa., and Miss Jewell Gentry, Laurel Bloomery. The funeral services were conducted from the Pleasant Home Baptist Church Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating.

Burial was in State Line cemetery. Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

ABSHER, Ella Mary Fenner

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 27, 1967 Mrs. Ella Mary Fenner Absher

Mrs. Ella Mary Fenner Absher, age 65 of Mountain City, Route 3, died in Watauga Memorial Hospital, Boone, N.C. Sunday at 11:20 a.m. after a lengthy illness.

A native of Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ollie Johnson Fenner. She was a member of First Christian Church of Mountain City.

Survivors include the husband Edward Absher, Mountain City; two sons, Bill Absher and Edward Absher, Jr. both of Kingsport; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Stout, Boone, N.C.; two brothers, Dayton Fenner, Mountain City and Ottie Boone Fenner of Arizona; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from First Christian Church on Tuesday by James Adkins and H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Wilson cemetery.

Pallbearers were Johnny Holloway, Ray Jenkins, Roger Gentry, Ronald Eggers, Burnice Gentry, Harold Fritts, Tommy Thomas, Willard Eversole and Willard Gentry. Flowerbearers[sic] were the ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ABSHER, Ella Mary Fenner

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 4, 1967 Cards Of ThanksWe wish to express our sincere appreciation for the many kind deeds during the lengthy illness and death of our loved one.To name each person would be impossible. So we would like to take this means of thanking one and all.

Sincerely,
The Ed Absher Family. 14-1 pd

ABSHER, E. O. (Babe)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 28, 1958 E. O. (BABE) ABSHER

E. O. (Babe) Absher, age 86, of Mountain City, died in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, May 27. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired painter, and a member of the Christian Church.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Laura Absher; four sons, James, Ed, and Charles, all of Mountain City, and George of Austinville, Va.; four daughters, Mrs. Walter Fenner of Toughkenamon[sic], Pa., Mrs. Dorothy Gentry, Mrs. Ruth Holloway and Mrs. Ruby Eggers, all of Mountain City; one sister, Mrs. Mary Vaught of Shouns and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 at the First Christian Church with Rev. A. E. Browne and H. T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

ABSHER, Roger Dale
“Johnson County News,” Thursday, Jan. 11, 1951 ROGER DALE ABSHER,

Roger Dale Absher, 3 years, 4 months, and 29 days old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Absher, Austinville, Va., died on Thursday night, Dec. 23, at about 9 o’clock in the Roanoke, Va. Hospital, where he was committed Aug. 7 as a polio victim.

He is survived by his father and mother and 3 sisters, Mrs. Clifford Gray of Austinville, Imogene and Irene of the home; 4 brothers, Bobby, Teddy Ray, George L. and Gerald, all of Austinville; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Absher of Mountain City, and Mrs. Lena Newton of Austinville.

The funeral was conducted at the church Sunday, Dec. 24.

ABSHER, Virdie

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 18, 1947 MRS. VIRDIE ASHER[sic]

Mrs. Virdie Asher died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bruce A. Smith, 119 Riverside Drive today at 12:15 after a lingering illness.

Funeral will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Nancy Long, 510 East “D” Street. The Rev. Martin J. Mueller officiating.

Survivors include one son, Edgar R. Asher and two daughters, Mrs. Bruce A. Smith and Mrs. Nancy Long all of Elizabethton. Eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren also from Elizabethton.

Burial will be made at the Highland Cemetery. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ABSHER, Virdie

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 20, 1947 MRS. VIRDIE ABSHER

Mrs. Virdie Absher, 83, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bruce Smith, 110 Riverdale Drive, Friday at 12:15 p.m. after a long illness.

Survivors are one son, Edgar R. Absher; two daughters, Mrs. Bruce Smith and Mrs. Nancy Long of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Long, 510 East “D” Street, with the Rev. Martin J. Mueller officiating. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Clyde Allen.

Mrs. Absher was a member of the Baptist denomination. She was a native of Carter County.

Active pallbearers will be nephews and grandsons, T/Sgt. James w. Smith, Harry Smith, Joe Shipley, Ray Lovelace, Landon Chambers, Raymond B. Bautista, Don Williams and James L. Brumit.

Flower bearers will be the niece and Mrs. Nora Lovelace, Mrs. Harry Scott, Mrs. Landon Chambers and Mrs. Oscar Chambers, Mrs. Cora Love, Mrs. Dave Ritchie, Mrs. Frank Murray, Mrs. Edith Nave, Mrs. Betty Fisher, Mrs. Ruth Large, Mrs. Morris Eckard, Mrs. Bob Snaverley, Mrs. Finley Richards, Mrs. James L. Brumit, Mrs. Marsh Robinson, Mrs. Bob Edwards, Mrs. E. O. Jones, Mrs. Don Williams, Mrs. Ben Allen, Mrs. Rhoda Pleas, Mrs. Bonnie Hensley, Mrs. Francis Bishop, Miss Clara Crawford, Mrs. Ruby Wagner, Miss Carrie Markland, Mrs. Vera Johnson, Mrs. Vena Stalcup.

The body was returned to the home of Mrs. Long, Friday evening. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ABSHIRE, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 7, 1947 INFANT ABSHIRE

Funeral services for Infant Abshire, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Abshire, Route 2, Elizabethton, will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Hall Cemetery.

Survivors are the parents, two brothers, Harry and Larry; one sister, Barbara, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Verdie Abshire, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Farris Crow, Route 2, Elizabethton.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ACUFF, Birdie Reece

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 9, 1966 Mrs. Judd Acuff Succumbs

[Photo] Mrs. Judd Acuff

Mrs. Judd Acuff, formerly Birdie Reece, daughter of the late D.B. Reece and Eliza Wilson Reece of Mountain City, passed away in a Knoxville convelescent[sic] center at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, following a heart attack the night before. Mrs. Acuff was 73 years old.

Mrs. Acuff had been in failing health for some time. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Knoxville, and a former Sunday school teacher.

Mrs. Acuff will be remembered by her many friends in this area as a very energetic and efficient schoolteacher in her young days. It was while teaching in the Johnson County school system she became acquainted with Mr. Acuff who at that time was the principal of Johnson County High School.

After leaving this county, the Acuffs’ taught in the Jefferson County school system and later at Central High School in Knox County.

Mrs. Acuff assisted in organizing many garden clubs in her area and served as an official at the Tennessee Valley Fair Flower Show for many years. She was a lover of flowers and birds, and anyone who visited the colonial home of the Acuffs at 3513 Black Oak Ridge Road, suddenly realized her touch andtalent in the spacious grounds of her home.
Mrs. Acuff was a national flower judge, past president of the Fountain City Garden Club, member of Simon Harris Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Surviving are the husband; a son, Attorney Reece Acuff; four sisters, Ruby Brown, Knoxville, Ada

Jordan, Ruth Rambo, Elizabethton and Blanche Wilson of Mountain City; four brothers, Charles Reece, Tampa, Fla., Wilson Reece, Knoxville, Mark and D.B. Reece, Mountain City; one granddaughter, Rise[sic] Kay Acuff.

Burial was in Lynnehurst Cemetery, Knoxville.

ADAMS, Bessie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 27, 1955 MRS. BESSIE ADAMS…

… 72, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Mercy Hospital, Charlotte, N. C., after a brief illness.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church, Mabel, N. C., and a native of Watauga County, N. C. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Graham and Mrs. Belle Cole of Boone, N. C., and Mrs.

Agnes Tulloch of Charlotte, N. C.; six sons, Charlie of Charlotte, N. C., Dwight, Ray, and Smith, all of Shouns, Russell of Winston-Salem, N. C., and Ulas of Charlotte, N. C.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ADAMS, Bruce M.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 6, 1963
B.M. (Bruce) Adams passed away this morning at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital last week after having suffered a stroke. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

ADAMS, Bruce M.

“The Tomahawk”, March 13, 1963 Bruce M. Adams…

Bruce M. Adams, 76, Mountain City, died in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va., Wednesday at 7:40 a.m. after a two-week illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired merchant and businessman and a member of the Valley View Methodist Church. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Mae Adams, Mountain City; five sons, Walter G. “Buster” Adams, Dayton, Ohio, Paul H. Adams, Mountain City and Sam Adams of Mountain City, John Adams of Denver, Colo., and Worley Adams of Cincinnati, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Irene Shoun, Columbia, S.C., Mrs. Lucille Apple of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Betty Garalnd[sic] of Connorsville, Ind., and Mrs. Eva Brannon, Columbia, S.C., four brothers, Walter Adams of Orting, Wash., Jessee Adams of Wapato, Wash., Edgar Adams of Long Beach, Calif., and Wynn Adams of Appalachia, Va.; one sister, Mrs. R.B. Brown, Mountain City; and fourteen grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the First Christian Church of Mountain City Friday at 2 p.m. with H.T. Mabry and Rev. Raymond Geisler officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Walter Reece, Howard Smith, Frank Ramsey, Jack Muse, Butler Pennington, Kyle Dyer Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Honorary pallbearers were W.V. Ramsey, Roby Howard Jr., Roby Howard Sr., Charles Muse, Fred Jones, Dr. R.O. Glenn, F.E. Johnson, Carl Wilson, Argil Rambo, Ross Fritts, Earl Wills, Robt. Brown, W.M. Johnson, J.B. Mount and D.S. Miller, B.H. Mahan, Jacob Jenkins, Emory Phillippi, Glenn Good, Charles Reece and Conley Gentry.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ADAMS, Celia Smith

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 7, 1941 MRS. CELIA SMITH ADAMS

Funeral services for Mrs. Celia Smith Adams, 50, who died at her home at Carden’s Bluff Sunday morning, after a lingering illness, will be held at the Carden’s Bluff Baptist church this afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be made in the Smith Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, H. A. Adams; one daughter, Jewel Adams; father, R. W. Smith, all of Carden’s Bluff; three sisters, Mrs. Bernice Sherrill, Newport News, Va.; Mrs. Bernice Bowers, Hampton; Miss Ruby Smithy, Carden’s Bluff; four brothers, Edward, Hobert, Conley Smith, Carden’s Bluff; and Houston Smith, Newport News, Va.

ADAMS, Clyde B.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 5, 1963 Clyde B. Adams…

Clyde B. Adams, age 72, Mountain City (Elizabethton Highway) died in Wise Virginia Memorial Hospital Thursday at 3:30 a.m. after a lengthy illness. Mr. Adams was a native of Johnson County, made his home in Exeter, Va., for a number of years, and was a retired miner and member of the First Methodist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Susan B. Adams, Mountain City; three sons, Ernest Adams, Riverdale, Md., Alvin Guy Adams, of Landover, Md., and Rev. Leslie Adams, Marion, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Baxter, Hyattsville, Md., Mrs. James F. McDonald, Landham, Md., and Mrs. Jack Pennington, Kingsport; one brother, Glenn Adams, Mountain City; one sister, Miss Rhoda Adams, Washington, D.C.; 16 grandchildren and 12 great -grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from First Methodist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Raymond Geisler and the Rev. John C. Clark officiating. Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Hill Ward, Park Hornne[sic], Joe Muse, Hugh Morrison, Lincoln Horne, Bob Cress, Al Dotson, Gene Houser.

Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Hon. Pallbearers was Men’s Bible Class of First Methodist Church.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ADAMS, Clyde B.

“The Tomahawk,” June 5, 1963 issue Cards Of Thanks

We want our many friends and neighbors to know how grateful we are for their goodness to us during the long illness and death of our loved one, Clyde Adams.

The words of condolence, the beautiful flowers, the food, and every act of kindness, we appreciate beyond words to express. Especially are we grateful for the comforting ministry, and for the proficient services of the Gentry Funeral Home.

The Clyde Adams Family

ADAMS, Emma

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 7, 1950 MISS EMMA ADAMS

Miss Emma Adams, 36, died at her home in Doeville Monday at 8:20 p.m. after a long illness. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Martha Adams; four brothers, Millie Adams of Carderview,

James, Willie and Fred Adams, all of Doeville; and four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Arnold and Mrs. Ethel Lawson both of Doeville, Mrs. Julia Howard of Baltimore, Maryland, and Mrs. Stella Luonge, of Edgewood, Maryland.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert C. Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the Family Cemetery.

Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the services.
The body will be returned to the home this morning from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ADAMS, Frank

“The Tomahawk,” March 15, 1961 Frank Adams…

…Mr. and Mrs. Herman Adams were called to Thorn Hill in Hancock county due to the death of his father, Frank Adams, Mar. 3.

Mr. Adams’ unexpected death was due to a heart attack. He was 62 years of age.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ona Adams; three sisters, two brothers, three daughters, four sons, thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services were from the Providence Baptist Church, Thorn Hill, Monday, March 6.

The Herman Adams family are very appreciative of the many expressions of sympathy, cards, etc. from their numerous friends and neighbors here.

ADAMS, Glenn

“TheTomahawk,” Wednesday, May 6, 1970 DEATHS

Glenn Adams, 74, of 224 Shoun Street, Mountain City, died Saturday, 12:15 a.m., in Veterans Administration Hospital, Johnson City, after a brief illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired electrician, and a veteran of World War I. She was the son of the late Smith and Liza Luttrell Adams. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Venia Marie Adams, Mountain City; one son, Fred, Bowie, Md.; one daughter, Mrs. Jean Doris Rogers, Alexandria, Va.; one sister, Miss Rhoda Adams, Mountain City; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 2 p.m., from the First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Robert E. Kribbs and Mr. Buford Cole, minister, officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ADAMS, Hurdle

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 27, 1964 PERSONALS

Herman Adams attended the funeral of his brother, Hurdle Adams, who died at Franklin, O., May 15. Funeral services were from the Edens Funeral Home of Franklin, May 19.

ADAMS, Infant

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 13, 1947 INFANT ADAMS

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Adams died at their home Thursday morning, Feb. 6.

Besides the parents, the survivors are a brother, Jimmy, Jr.; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lillie Adams; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Walsh, Norfolk, Va.

Funeral was held last Saturday at 2 p.m.

ADAMS, Infant

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 13, 1955 INFANT ADAMS

Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Adams, died Sunday, July 10.

Besides the parents, survivors are two sisters, Gloria Jean and Shirley Anne; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Moretz of Shouns, and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Adams of Charlotte, N.C.

Funeral was held at the graveside with Rev. Harvey Phillips officiating. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ADAMS, J. W. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 22, 1945 Rev. Roberts’ Mother Dies In North Carolina

Mrs. J. W. Adams, 74, of Bristol, Va., died early Friday morning at the home of her son in Lenoir, N. C. She is the mother of the Rev. Paul, Arthur and Carl Roberts.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Grace Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, with burial to be in Alvarado, Va.

Survivors are six sons: Charles Roberts of Alvarado, Va., Will and Rev. Carl Roberts of Bristol, Ernest Roberts of Lenoir, N. C., the Rev. Arthur Roberts of Sanford, Tex., and the Rev. Paul Roberts of Decatur, Ala.; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Saylor of Johnson City and Mrs. Bertha Pruitt of Columbia, S. C.

ADAMS, James

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 3, 1929 JAMES ADAMS FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services for James Adams, 67, formerly of Hampton, who died Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mollie Albertson, Elk Avenue, were held yesterday afternoon at the Southern Methodist Church, at 3 o’clock, the Rev. French Wampler, officiating. Burial was made in the Highland Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Major C. R. Hathaway, Luther Hampton, John Burrow, Bob Brumit, Abe Hart and Bill Simerly.

Those in charge of flowers were Mesdames C. R. Hathaway, Sam Barnes, John Grossman, T. J. Mimms, D. M. Mettler, Abe Hart, Mayme Wilcox Ferguson, Gaines Geisler, and John Northern.

Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Albertson, City; Mrs. W. A. Blevins, Crandall; and one brother, C. G. Adams, Kimberly, Oregon.

Mr. Adams, a native of Carter County, has spent practically his entire life in this community. He served as a news butch for several years on the E. T. W. N. C. railroad.

ADAMS, Nora L.

Johnson County News,” Thursday, July 14, 1949
DIES AT MOUNTAIN VIEW SANITARIUM, WASHINGTON.

Mrs. Nora L. Adams, died Tuesday morning at the Mountain View Sanitarium near Tacoma, Wash., after an illness of several months.

She was born May 11, 1880, in Mountain City, Tennessee, coming west as the bride of Walter R. Adams, who survives her. They settled in Tacoma, later moving to central Oregon. For the past 14 years they have made their home in Orting. Mrs. Adams was an active member of the Christian Church.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 22, at the Orting Christian Church, Rev. F. A. Andres, Pastor, officiating. The body was then sent to Kent, Oregon, for burial in the family plot of the Kent cemetery.

Besides the husband, the following survive: one son, W.W. Adams of Salinas, Calif., one daughter, Mrs. R. T. Kaser of Portland; four brothers, J. H. Wilson of The Dalles, Ore., J.M. Wilson of Kent, Ore., J.C. Wilson of Portland, Ore., and I.E. Wilson of Pullman; five sisters, Mrs. Jess Canright and Mrs. Roy Harbin of Portland; Mrs. Ben Sias of Forest Grove, Ore., Mrs. C. P. Wilson of Pullman and Mrs. W. C. Helyer of The Dallas, Ore.; and four grandchildren. [ED.NOTE: The above is a reprint from the Orting, Wash. paper. Mrs. ADAMS was the daughter of the late George and Martha Wilson, who were natives of Johnson County.]

ADAMS, Russell Ivan

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 26, 1966 Russell Ivan Adams. . .

Russell Ivan Adams, age 52 of Winston-Salem, N.C. died unexpectedly at Creston, N.C. on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. He was a native of Watauga County, N.C. son of the late George Willett and Bessie Eggers Adams. He was a welder, a veteran of World War II and member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Ruby Adams, Winston-Salem, N.C.; one son, Dennis Adams, Winston-Salem, N.C.; two daughters, Doris Adams and Debbie Adams, both Winston-Salem, N.C.; five brothers, Charlie A. Adams, of Charlotte, N.C., Rev. Dwight Adams, and Ray Adams, Shouns, Ulas Adams, Banner Elk, N.C. and Smith Adams, Mountain City; three sisters, Mrs. Belle Davis, and Mrs. Ethel Graham, both of Boone, N.C. and Mrs. Agnes Tulloch, Charlotte, N.C.; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ernest Carrier and Rev. Quincy Higgins Sparta, N.C. officiating. Burial was in Rainbow cemetery, Shouns.

Pallbearers and flower bearers were friends and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge.

ADAMS, Russell Ivan

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 26, 1966 Cards Of Thanks

We want all our friends, neighbors and relatives to know how much we appreciate their kindness and sympathy during the time of the loss of our loved one, Russell Ivan Adams.

We shall never forget the kind words, flowers and cards, and the food and other acts of kindness by so many people. Also we do appreciate the kind ministry of Rev. Ernest Carrier and Rev. Quincy Higgins and the Gentry Funeral Home.

The Family of Russell Ivan Adams

ADAMS, Samuel G.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 18, 1961 PERSONALS

Robert Brown and Jake Jenkins attended the funeral of Sam Adams held Saturday, Oct. 14 in Kansas City, Kan. He was a brother of Mrs. Brown and the brother-in-law of Mr. Jenkins.


ADAMS, Samuel G.
“The Tomahawk,” November 1, 1961

Samuel G. GAdams[sic]...
…80, died Wednesday, Oct. 11 in Kansas.
Born in Mountain City, he had lived in Kansas City for 55 years. He retired in 1959 as a salesman for the J.R. Watkins Co. Mr. Adams previously had retired in 1930 as a conductor for the Santa Fe Railroad after 25 years service. He was a member of the Metropolitan Avenue Methodist Church and Ben Hur Lodge 322 AF and AM.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Adams of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Louise Van- Landingham, San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Hazel Davidson, St. Paul, Minn; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Brown, Mountain City; 5 brothers, Wynn Adams, Bluefield, Va., Walter R. Adams, Orting, Wash., Jesse E. Adams, Wapato, Wash., Bruce and Edgar Adams, both of Mountain City, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Simmons Chapel. Burial in Maple Hill cemetery.

ADAMS, Smith (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 1, 1932 MOUNTAIN CITY

Mrs. Smith Adams died at her home in this city yesterday morning after an illness of several days with paralysis. She was the widow of the late Smith Adams, who died about two yeas ago. Five children, two sons, R. S. Adams and Glenn Adams. Three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Blevins, Mrs. Morrell, and Miss Rhoda Adams reside in this city. She is also survived by numerous other relatives. The deceased was about 70 years of age. She was one of the most devoted Christian women in this community. Funeral services were conducted from the M. E. Church, South, of which she had been a member for years, this afternoon. Interment was made in the cemetery at this place by the side of the deceased husband.

ADAMS, Wilburn Brown

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 10, 1950 WILBURN BROWN ADAMS

Wilburn Brown Adams, 24, of Route 2, Carderview, died in the St. Elizabeth Hospital Monday at 10:30 p.m. after a lingering illness.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mrytle Adams; one son, Melvin Earl Adams and two daughters, Ruby Shelby and Charlotte Ann Adams, all of the home; his mother, Mrs. John McNeil of Route 3, Carderview; two sisters, Cynthia Reece, of Route 3, Carderview, and Mrs. Annie Crow of Route 2, Elizabethton; and two brothers, Earnest Adams of Carderview, and Clyde Adams of Hampton.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Fish Springs Baptist Church Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Souder officiating. Burial will be in the Clemmons Cemetery.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until time for the services.

ADAMS, Wilburn Brown

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, Oct. 12, 1950 WILBURN BROWN ADAMS

Funeral for Wilburn Brown Adams, 24, Carderview, was held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Fish Springs Baptist Church with Rev. W. W. Ward and Rev. Charles Souder officiating.

Survivors are the wife, Myrtle Adams; one son, Melvin; two daughters, Ruby and Charlotte Ann; his mother, Mrs. John McNeil, Carderview; two sisters, Cynthia Reece, Carderview, Mrs. Annie Crow, Elizabethton; two brothers, Ernest Adams, Carderview and Clyde Adams, Hampton

ADCOCK, John (Jr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 7, 1929
JOHN ADCOCK, JR. SLAIN BY PLAYMATE
Shot By Gun When Playing With Friends – Houston Youth Makes Confession During Prayer

BURIAL SATURDAY
Morris Leon Houston, 9, brakes[sic] down during a prayer service last night and sobbingly confessed that he had shot his companion, John R. Adcock, Jr., 10, while they were playing ‘cowboy’ in the yard of the Houston home on Watauga Avenue. The Adcock boy was shot yesterday afternoon and died a short while afterwards.

Yesterday, four youths, Morris Leon Houston, Bruce Kelly Houston, both sons of the Rev. H. M. Houston, Presbyterian missionary minister, and two Adcock boys, James and Junior, were playing about the Houston home. Finding a 12-gauge shotgun in the home, they went into the yard.

According to James Adcock, brother of Junior, Morris Leon knew that the gun was loaded. James told Morris to “just play like” he was going to shoot Junior.

Morris was standing on a back porch. His smaller brother, Bruce Kelly was beside Junior, and James Adcock was behind Junior, when the shot was fired. Junior fell to the ground crying. The other three youths though he was still playing, for a few seconds, until they saw that he was hurt. The shot and the screams of the boys attracted the attention of Mrs. Adcock, who came and carried her wounded son into the house.

Living only a few minutes, Junior Adcock spoke to his mother once. Probably thinking that he would have to go to a hospital and remembering a chum in Knoxville, Junior said: “Mother, I’ll get to see Jack again, won’t I?”

Bruce Kelly Houston, 6, first told his father that his older brother had fired the fatal shot, though Morris stated that the gun was in the hands of the Adcock youth, and that he was standing on the porch when the shot was fired.

The Rev. Mr. Houston went to the Adcock home last night and told Mr. Adcock that his son, Morris, had broken down during evening pray and sobbingly admitted shooting Junior, and that he had not told it before, because he was afraid he might be punished.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 this afternoon at the home on Watauga Avenue. Burial services will be held in Knoxville tomorrow.

Junior Adcock is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Adcock, one sister, Ethlyn, 11, and two brothers, James and Robert, 7 and 4 years old respectively. Adcock, a mechanic at the American Bemberg plant, moved here with his family from St. Charles, Va. Last Friday.

ADCOCK, John R. Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 8, 1929 JOHN ADCOCK BURIED TODAY

Burial services for John R. Adcock, Jr., will be held at the Glennwood Cemetery in Knoxville this afternoon at 2:30. Funeral services were held at the Adcock home yesterday afternoon.

Rev. R. N. Owen, pastor of the First Baptist Church preached the funeral services. Special music was given by Mr. and Mrs. C. H. White.

A funeral procession left here this morning about eight o’clock for Knoxville, where the burial services will be held at the family cemetery there.

ADDOCK, Emmett (Jr.)

Wednesday, October 22, 1930 EMMETT ADDOCK, JR.

Emmett Addock, Jr., seven-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Addock of near Oak Grove died Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the home of his parents. Funeral services were to be held this afternoon from the home with interment in the Hyde cemetery.

Survivors are the parents. 10

ADKINS, Clyde

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 9, 1948 Pfc. Clyde Adkins Returned to States

The body of Pfc. Clyde J. Adkins will arrive in Johnson City Friday morning at 9:52. Funeral services will be conducted from the Zion Baptist Church on Gap Creek, Saturday at 2:30 with the Rev. Ham Campbell officiating.

Burial will be made in the McKinney Cemetery where the American Legion Watauga Post No. 49 and V.F.W. Capt. Lynn H. Folsom No. 2166 will render full military honors at the grave.

Active pallbearers will be members of Watauga Post No. 49 and V.F.W. No. 2166.

The body will be returned to the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Adkins at Route 4, Elizabethton, Friday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock.

Pfc. Adkins was inducted Feb. 7, 1945; he took his training at Fort Oglethorpe, Camp Hood, Texas. He was sent to North Africa, and from North Africa to Italy, where he was wounded. He was sent from Italy to Germany. He was wound in Germany on the 24th of Jan. 1945 and died the 25th of Jan. 1945. Pfc. Adkins received the Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Adkins, Route 4, Elizabethton; four sisters, Mrs. Irene Overby, Ohio, Mrs. Willie Mae Auther, S.C., Miss Georgia Adkins, Miss Helen Adkins, Elizabethton; two brothers, W. M. Adkins, Jr., and Floyd Adkins, Elizabethton.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

AGEE, O. F. (M.D.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 15, 1949 Dr. O. F. Agee Dies In New Orleans

Dr. O. F. Agee, M.D., former director of the Carter County Health unit died in New Orleans on November 5 following a heart attack two days earlier. The burial took place in Shreveport, La.

Dr. Agee, a native of Ozark, Ark., came to Elizabethton in 1930. He left here and went to Maryville. Returned here in 1935 and went into private practice in association with Dr. E. T. Pearson, a former classmate.

In 1937, Dr. Agee went to New Orleans, where he became director of the Louisiana Health Department and accepted the chair of Preventative Medicine on the teaching staff of Tulane University.

Among those who survive Dr. Agee are his wife, Mrs. Marie Gill Agee formerly of Memphis and one son, Frank. His parents, who reside in Clarksville, Ark.

AKERS, Claude Homer

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1958 CLAUDE HOMER AKERS

Claude Homer Akers, 55, died in the Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C., July 31, following a brief illness. He was a member of the Dewey Christian Church.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Hazel Garland Akers; one brother, Edgar Akers of West Virginia; one sister, Nellie, of West Virginia; and a large number of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dewey Christian Church with G.H. Laws and H. T. Mabry, and Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating. Burial was in the Dan Shoun cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ALBERT, Robert A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 4, 1970 DEATHS

Robert A. Albert, 85, passed away at his home in American Falls, Idaho, Nov. 20, following alengthy illness.
He was born Aug. 18, 1884, in Amarillo, Tex., a son of Edward and Florence Wray Albert. The family went to Idaho on an immigrant train when he was three years old.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy Swain, who lived in Mountain City for a number of years and was well known by many people here; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Fleming and Mrs. Myrtle Compeon; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One son, Robert, preceded him in death in 1951.

ALDRICH, George W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 19, 1929 GEORGE W. ALDRICH

Word has been received in this city of the death of George W. Aldrich, 62, of Siam Fork, W. Va., formerly of Elizabethton, who died Friday at his home.

Mr. Aldrich, a brother of the late Nat T. Aldrich of this city, had many friends in this city, who will learn with regret of his death. Before going to West Virginia about 20 years ago, he was connected with the Riddle Lumber Co., of Hampton, Tenn., and points in North Carolina. His departure from Elizabethton still connected him with this firm in the construction of bridge work. Although being a resident of West Virginia a number of years ago, he always looked forward to his visits in Elizabethton.

Funeral services were held Monday at West Virginia followed by interment in that city. The I. O. O. F. lodge of which he had been a member for 35 years, had charge of the ceremony. Mrs. Emma Nave of Elizabethton, a niece of the deceased, attended the services.

The survivors are the widow, Mrs. Laura Barrow Aldrich; one daughter, Mrs. Sam Maehew of Chattanooga. A son, John, preceded him to the grave several years ago. Three brothers, Tom Aldrich, of Cranberry, N.C., Gaines Aldrich of South Carolina, Ike Aldrich, of Chucky, Tenn.; and a sister, Mrs. Anna Morrell of Ashville, N.C. also survive the deceased.

ALDRIDGE, Bert (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 18, 1932
CROSSNORE, N.C. – Funeral services were held Wednesday evening for Mrs. Bert Aldridge who died at two o’clock Tuesday morning. Her death was caused by a stroke of paralysis, which she suffered about three months ago. She is survived by here husband. She was 54 years of age. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. McCoy Franklin.

ALDRIDGE, Laura Burrow

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 28, 1932 MRS. GEORGE ALDRIDGE

Mrs. George Aldridge, who died at her home in Columbus, Ohio, January 23, was buried here this afternoon. She succumbed at the age of 67, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Aldridge will be remembered by her friends in Elizabethton as Miss Laura Burrow.

Funeral services were conducted from the home of Charles Burrow, 815 Tipton Street, this afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. C. L. Bowden and Judge W. R. Allen officiated. Interment was held in the Highland Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Will Matheson, Bill Hampton, Bud Pierce, George Markland, Joe Batree, and Tom Huskins.

The survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Sam Mayhew, Blacklick, Ohio; and one brother, Bill Burrow, Hampton, Tenn.

ALDRIDGE, Rebecca Evelyn

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 28, 1944 12
Mrs. Rebecca Evelyn Aldridge, age 71, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital Sunday morning at 11:45 a.m. after an illness of three months. Mrs. Aldridge was the widow of the late Nat T. Aldridge. She was a member of the Memorial Methodist Church.

Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Charlie Colbaugh, Mrs. Emma L. Nave, Mrs. Nat Birchfield, Mrs. Buell Smith, Waycross, Ga., Mildred Aldridge, Natalee Aldridge, all of Elizabethton; twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The body will be returned to the home today. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ALDRIDGE, Rebecca Evelyn

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 29, 1944 REBECCA EVELYN ALDRIDGE

Mrs. Rebecca Evelyn Aldridge, age 71, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital Sunday morning at 11:45 a.m. Mrs. Aldridge had been in declining health for several months, but her condition became critical five days prior to her death when she contracted pneumonia.

Mrs. Aldridge was a member of the Memorial Methodist Church. She was the widow of the late Nat T. Aldridge.

Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Charlie Colbaugh, Mrs. Emma L. Nave, Mrs. Nat Birchfield, Mildred and Natalee Aldridge of Elizabethton and Mrs. Buell Smith, Waycross, Ga.; 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd Starke in charge, assisted by Rev. J. J. Musick.

Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Wade Harper, Jim Richardson, Chester Myers, Robert Roe, Albert Hicks, Fred Colbaugh, and Clarence Nave.

ALEXANDER, Bell Lester

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, June 25, 1950 BELL LESTER ALEXANDER

Mrs. Bell Lester Alexander, age 60, died at her home, Parkway Blvd., Elizabethton at 5:45 p.m. Saturday after a prolonged illness.

She was formerly a resident of Washington County, Va. and Knoxville, Tenn. She was a member of the Maple Grove Presbyterian Church near Wallace, Va.

She is survived by one son by a former marriage, W. E. Sams of Parkway Blvd., Elizabethton, and also surviving are two grandchildren; two brothers, W. G. Lester of Abingdon, Va. and T. E. Lester of Bristol, Va.; and one half sister, Mrs. Vergie O’Callagan of Dallas, Texas.

The body will be moved from the Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol to the Lester residence near Wallace, Va. this afternoon.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon from the residence near Wallace, Va.

ALEXANDER, E. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 31, 1945
E. C. Alexander Funeral Services Thursday At 4 [photo]

E. C. Alexander, 67, former city manager of Elizabethton, and prominent in the civic and political life of Carter County, and State of Tennessee, died at 6:30 o’clock yesterday evening in the George Ben Johnson Memorial hospital at Abingdon, Va., after an illness of two weeks.

Mr. Alexander was twice elected city manager, serving from 1933 to 1936 and again from May 1937 until last year when he resigned.

A graduate of Maryville College, Mr. Alexander was active head of the old First National Bank of Elizabethton; served as election commissioner of Carter county for eight years, and was a member of the state equalization board for two years. He was chairman of the Carter County Republican committee for a number of years; served as president of the Elizabethton Chamber of Commerce, and was instrumental in helping to secure the location of the two huge rayon plants—the American Bemberg Corporation and the North American Rayon Corporation here in 1927. He was also active in other civic projects.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton.

He came of a prominent Carter county pioneer family, and was the last surviving member of his family. His father, the late Dr. Henry H. Alexander was a well-known Tennessee physician and surgeon, and his mother, Mrs. S. V. Alexander, served as postmaster under President William McKinley, she died in April 1942.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Alexander, a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Daugherty of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, three sons, Capt. Edwin C. Alexander, Jr., stationed in California, Capt. Thad C. Alexander and Henry Alexander of Elizabethton; two granddaughters, Ann Dixon and Jane Daugherty.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock from the home 607 North Main Street with Rev. E. M. Umbach in charge.

Mrs. Charles Toncray will be in charge of the music.
Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home Thursday morning.
Active pallbearers, M. C. Ford, Murrell Snell, Maples Carriager, George Holly, John Nave,

Dayton Phillips, Melvin Bowling, Max Barnes.
Flower bearers will be the members of Circle No. 1, First Presbyterian Church and Mesdames, M.

C. Ford, George Young, J. S. Street, Sam Sutton, John Nave, Will Lovelace, Sam T. Millard, Grace Shell, Ruth Simmons Shoun, Hattie Tierney, Ann Lee Shell, Marie Hacker, Bess Rhudy, J. M. Barnes, Ruth Piercy[sic], Etta Sharp, Glen Counts, Erby Shell, Lucy Lewis, J. R. Bellamy, H. C. Fairchild, James Clear Sr., Roy Wilcox, C. H. Martin.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ALEXANDER, E. C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 13, 1949 [Photo] MRS. E. C. ALEXANDER
Mrs. Alexander Dies Following Brief Illness

Mrs. E. C. Alexander, 69, widow of a former Elizabethton city manager, died at 6 o’clock last night at a local hospital. She had been ill for only a few days.

Mrs. Alexander had just returned from Florida, where she had been most of the winter for her health. She became suddenly ill Saturday and was taken to a local hospital.

Mrs. Alexander was a native of Eastern Shore, Maryland, but had resided in Elizabethton for a number of years. She was the widow of E. C. Alexander, former city manager, who died in October of 1945.

Mrs. Alexander was one of the city’s better-known women and was very active in community and church affairs. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

The body will remain at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Chapel until 9 a.m. tomorrow, at which time it will be taken to the Alexander home at 601 North Main Street.

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating. Miss Edna Edens will conduct musical numbers. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Daugherty; two sons, Edwin C. and James Henry; and four grandchildren, Ann Gardner Dixon, Jane Daughterty, Joseph Crawford and James Alexander, all of Elizabethton. A son, Thad Alexander, died in January of last year at Knoxville.

Women of the First Presbyterian Church will act as flower bearers.

Active pallbearers: Murrell Snell, Ben Allen, Maples Carriger, Dr. Allen Taylor, Marvin Ford, George Holly, John Nave and George Young.

ALEXANDER, Henry F. (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 7, 1929
DR. ALEXANDER RITES TODAY
Died Suddenly At His Home In Knoxville Saturday

Funeral services for Dr. Henry F. Alexander, 55 years of age, and a former citizen of Elizabethton, were to have been held from the residence in Knoxville at 2:30 p.m. today.

Dr. Alexander, brother of Crawford Alexander, president of the First National Bank of Elizabethton, died suddenly at his home in Knoxville at 1:15 p.m. Saturday. He had been in ill health for the past two years, but his illness was not considered serious at the time when he died.

The deceased recently was taken ill while visiting his brother here and after a day of a week in the Doctor’s hospital was allowed to return to his home in Knoxville. He left Elizabethton a week ago today.

Dr. Alexander began experiencing ill health after a stroke of paralysis, from which he never fully recovered, about two years ago.

He was a graduate of four institutions of medicine, having attended school in Nashville, Louisville, Chicago, and New York.

Surviving the deceased: his widow, formerly Miss Emma Stover, a descendant of one of Carter County’s oldest families; one daughter, Margaret Alexander; two sons, H. F. Alexander, Jr. of Knoxville and John H. Alexander of New York; two brothers, Crawford of Elizabethton, and James C. Alexander, manager of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank, located at Louisville, Ky.; and his mother, Mrs. S. V. Alexander of Elizabethton.

Dr. Alexander’s death is mourned today by many of his boyhood friends in Elizabethton. Many of those friends are to attend the rites in Knoxville today.

ALEXANDER, James Christian

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 10, 1943
James C. Alexander Dies After Prolonged Illness [photo] Funeral Rites To Be Held Here Saturday

James Christian Alexander, age 56, died at his home in Louisville, Kentucky, Thursday morning after a prolonged illness. He was a native of Elizabethton, having been born here October 7, 1887. Mr. Alexander received his education at Mayville College, Maryville, Tennessee and later his business education at Draughn’s Business College at Knoxville, where he prepared himself as an auditor. He took one of his first positions with Lee F. Miller, attorney. Later he became connected with one of the large packing houses and had charge of one of the Atlanta branch offices, and was transferred and placed in charge of the office in Richmond, Va., about 28 years ago. It was there he met and married Miss Eva Spears. Later he accepted a position as secretary-treasurer of the United Water Gas and Electric Company of Hutchinson, Kansas, which corporation supplied about 30 towns in the state of Kansas.

When the 12 federal Intermediate Credit Banks were established, about 1925, Mr. Alexander, on the recommendation of the Hon. B. Carroll Reece, was named the first manager of the Louisville, Kentucky bank, which served four states: Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Indiana. He was called from Hutchinson to Washington. The Farm Loan Act was amended for the creation of these banks, which were affiliated with the Farm Loan Banks, to make it possible to extend short-term credits to farmers to assist them in

producing and marketing their crops. He served in this capacity for about seven years, and then became affiliated with the Federal Trade Commission at Washington. He later held a number of important federal positions under both Democratic and Republican administrations, serving over a period of 29 years, which took him to many states in the Union.

Mr. Alexander was a member of the Presbyterian church for many years. He and his wife have lived in Louisville for the past 15 to 18 years.

Surviving him is the widow, Mrs. Eva Spears Alexander, a brother, City Manager E. C. Alexander, two nieces, Miss Margaret Alexander of Knoxville, and Mrs. Virginia Daugherty of Washington, D. C., and the following nephews: John H. Alexander of Knoxville, Francis Alexander, Capt. Thad C. Alexander, Lieut. Edwin C. Alexander, Jr., and James Henry Alexander, all of Elizabethton.

The remains were accompanied to Elizabethton from Louisville by Mrs. E. C. Alexander and the widow of the deceased, and arrived on the streamliner this morning. The deceased was taken to the Hathaway Funeral Home and will remain there until Saturday morning at nine o’clock when the remains will be removed to the Alexander home at 601 N. Main street, where the funeral will be conducted at two o’clock Saturday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be M. I. Carrier, George Holly, H. M. Slagle, Sr., J. Frank Seiler, R. B. Moreland and Landon Chambers.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be Mrs. George Young, Miss Anna Lee Shell, Miss Virginia Jennings, Mrs. M. C. Ford, Mrs. Alex Shell, Mrs. John Tierney, Mrs. Edith Lovelace Scott, Mrs. John D. Nave, Mrs. Sam Sutton, Mrs. Walter Dungan, Mrs. Harlow Dixon, Mrs. Hunter Dixon, Mrs. John Boring, Mrs. Sam T. Millard and Mrs. Nat Perry.

ALEXANDER, R. C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 13, 1949 [Photo] MRS. R. C. ALEXANDER
Mrs. Alexander Dies Following Brief Illness

Mrs. E. C. Alexander, 69, widow of a former Elizabethton city manager, died at 6 o’clock last night at a local hospital. She had been ill for only a few days.

Mrs. Alexander had just returned from Florida, where she had been most of the winter for her health. She became suddenly ill Saturday and was taken to a local hospital.

Mrs. Alexander was a native of Eastern Shore, Maryland, but had resided in Elizabethton for a number of years. She was the widow of E. C. Alexander, former city manager, who died in October of 1945.

Mrs. Alexander was one of the city’s better-known women and was very active in community and church affairs. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

The body will remain at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Chapel until 9 a.m. tomorrow, at which time it will be taken to the Alexander home at 601 North Main Street.

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating. Miss Edna Edens will conduct musical numbers. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Daugherty; two sons, Edwin C. and James Henry; and four grandchildren, Ann Gardner Dixon, Jane Daughterty, Joseph Crawford and James Alexander, all of Elizabethton. A son, Thad Alexander, died in January of last year at Knoxville.

Women of the First Presbyterian Church will act as flower bearers.

Active pallbearers: Murrell Snell, Ben Allen, Maples Carriger, Dr. Allen Taylor, Marvin Ford, George Holly, John Nave and George Young.

ALEXANDER, S. V. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 20, 1942 Funeral Services Today for Mrs. S. V. Alexander

Funeral services for Mrs. S. V. Alexander will be held this afternoon at 2:00 from the residence of her son, City Manager E. C. Alexander, 601 North Main street. The Rev. E. M. Umbach, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Highland cemetery.

Mrs. Alexander, who was 90 years of age, died Saturday morning after an illness of ten days. She was the widow of the late Dr. J. H. Alexander, prominent East Tennessee physician and surgeon.

She is survived by two sons, City Manager E. C. Alexander of this city and James C. Alexander of Louisville, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Mack White of Morristown; seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.

Active pallbearers will be Alex Shell, Harlow Dixon, Marvin Ford, J. D. Robinson, Dr. J. B. Shoun, and J. M. Barnes, Jr.

ALFORD, George W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 24, 1947 GEORGE W. ALFORD

George W. Alford, 46, died at her home on Route 5, this morning at 7:20 o’clock. He had been in poor health for the past seven years and was an active member of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by his father, John H. Alford; one son, Sam Scalf; and four sisters, Mrs. Rhudy Scalf, Mrs. Hobert Hardin, Mrs. Cloyd Sorrell and Miss Blonnie Alford, all of Route 4.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Stony Creek Baptist Church Friday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mack Hodge, the Rev. Dayton Jones, the Rev. Ed Burnette, pastor, and the Rev. Arthur Roberts officiating. Burial will be in the Ritchie Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Stewart White, John H. Neece, Wayne Scott, Alex Hardin, Glen Shankle, and Walter Lewis.

The body will be removed to the home today at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ALFORD, Poole

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 27, 1937 POOLE ALFORD DROPS DEAD
Stoney Creek Resident Heart Victim On Highway

Poole Alford, age 65, dropped dead from a heart attack this morning at 8:30 o’clock while walking along the highway above Carter. Although Mr. Alford had suffered at times with high blood pressure he was said to be in good health when the attack struck him causing death immediately.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Liberty church at Carter, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. C. Y. Elkins in charge. Interment will be in the Ritchie Cemetery.

Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Alford; one daughter, Mrs. E. E. Morris of Elizabethton; one brother, John Alford; and three sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Crow, Mrs. Creasy Ritchie and Miss Myrtle Alford.

Active pallbearers will be Will Hardin, Homer Hardin, Allen Pierce, Bruce Blevins, Jess Taylor, Seth Robinson.

ALLEN, C. S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 10, 1944 C. S. ALLEN

Funeral services for C. S. Allen, Jr., age 26, of the Cherokee section near Jonesboro, who died at 17

3:30 p.m. Friday after a several weeks illness were held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Union Christian Church on the Cherokee Road, conducted by Rev. George Phelps and Stephen Morton.

Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Edna Allen; six brothers, Carmen of Raton, New Mexico, Howard of Cincinnati, Ohio, Fleanor of Tucum Cari, New Mexico, Roy Allen of U. S. Air Forces, Smyra, Tenn., Clyde of Elizabethton, Johnnie Allen of U. S. Army Camp Tyson, Paris, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Lee Burnett of Cincinnati, Ohio and Miss Forma Allen of Bryson City, N.C.

Pallbearers were Roy Story, Stevie Story, Charles Allen, Buford Allen, John Treadway, Jr., and Homer Delaney.

Flower bearers were friends and relatives.

ALLEN, Eliza

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, Jan. 23, 1931 OLD RESIDENT COUNTY DEAD

Mrs. Eliza Allen, 90, mother of Judge W. R. Allen, and grandmother of Attorney-General Ben Allen, died at the home of Judge Allen, Sunset Hill, this morning at 11 o’clock as a result of a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Mrs. Allen was one of the oldest residents in Carter County, and said by many to have been the oldest living native of the county before her death. She was well known and beloved throughout this entire section. She had been a faithful member of the Baptist church since joining with the faith at the age of eleven years.

Mrs. Allen is also the grandmother of Howard “Shack” Allen, who made nation-wide fame as a leading football player at U. T. this past season.

The deceased is survived by three brothers, M. C. Allen of Siam, Nat Allen of Roan Mountain, and John Allen of Elizabethton; one sisters, Mrs. J. B. Nave, Sr.; one son, Judge W. R. Allen, Elizabethton; and nine grandchildren, Mrs. Bert Clemons, Knoxville, Attorney-General Ben Allen, Mrs. Allen Taylor, Elizabethton, Howard “Shack” Allen, University of Tennessee, Clyde, R. J., Floyd and Mary Emma Allen, of Elizabethton.

Complete funeral arrangements will be announced.

ALLEN, Eliza

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, Jan. 24, 1931 MRS. ELIZA ALLEN

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Allen, 90, who died at the home of her son, Judge W. R. Allen, Sunset Hill, yesterday morning at 11 o’clock as a result of a prolonged illness, will be held at the First Baptist Church here Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will follow in the Highland Cemetery. Mrs. W. Y. Simerly will be in charge of the music.

Active pallbearers will be great nephews of the deceased, Jimmie Fletcher, Nat C. Nave, Clarence Nave, Bill Nave, Greeley Nave, and Fred Hathaway.

Flower bearers are to be members of the T. E. L. class.

Funeral services are to be in charge of Rev. J. K. Haynes, pastor of the South Knoxville Baptist Church, a former pastor here.

ALLEN, Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 3, 1932 ELIZABETH ALLEN

Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, age 63 years, died at a local hospital this morning at a 3 o’clock. She is survived by four daughters and two brothers. Mrs. Thurma[sic] Christian, Roan Mountain; Mrs. Carl Ward, Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Clara and Martha Allen of Roan Mountain; John W. Cure, Roanoke, Va.; and Arvel Cure, Elkhorn, Ky. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

ALLEN, Eunice

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, September 9, 1943 PLEASANT VALLEY NEWS.

News came to this community from Abingdon Hospital, September 1, that Eunice, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Allen was dead.

ALLEN, Fina Stout

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 14, 1944 MRS. FINA STOUT ALLEN

Mrs. Fina Stout Allen, 58 died at her home in Doe Valley, last Thursday.

She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church since girlhood. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Willard McQueen, and two grandchildren, Mary Frances and John McQueen of Wayne, Mich.; six sisters, Mrs. C. G. Shoun of Mountain City, Mrs. J. S. Stout and James Grindstaff of Doeville, Miss Loretta Stout of Shiprock, N.M., Mrs. John Roberts of Arlington, Oregon and Mrs. Herbert DeKema of Albuquerque, N.M., and one brother, Henry Stout of Doeville.

Funeral services were held at Bethel Baptist church Sunday at 2:30 p.m., in charge of Rev. John W. Crowe of Elizabethton, Rev. J. O. Jones, Butler and Rev. Sam Edwards, Mountain City, with interment following in Stout cemetery at Pandora.

ALLEN, Gordon

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 26, 1933 ALLEN SHOOT SELF IN HEART

Gordon Allen, 38, formerly of Elizabethton and brother of K. O. Allen, an Elizabethton barber, died instantly from a self-inflicted bullet wound about 8 o’clock last night at the Mountain Home hospital, Johnson City, according to Home officials. He is said to have shot himself through the heart with a .28 caliber pistol.

Allen was formerly connected with a local barber shop, having worked here about two years. He also managed the Home barber shop for about a year. The deceased man is said by friends to have come to Elizabethton yesterday afternoon and obtained the pistol with which he shot himself.

Mr. Allen was formerly of Lexington, Ky., and served in the 420 service battalion. He had been in declining health for several months, having come to the veterans hospital about six months ago.

ALLEN, Hazel Pate

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 29, 1943 MRS. HAROLD ALLEN

Mrs. Harold Allen died suddenly about 9:30 o’clock this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Allen, Doe avenue.

Mrs. Allen was the former Hazel Pate.

Survivors are her husband, Harold Allen; infant son, Jeffrey Lynn; her mother, Mrs. Birch Dugger of Pennsylvania.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ALLEN, Hazel Pate

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 30, 1943 MRS. HAROLD ALLEN

Mrs. Harold Allen, age 19, the former Hazel Pate, died at her home on 452 Doe avenue, 19 Wednesday morning at 9:30 o’clock. Death was sudden.
Mrs. Allen was a graduate of the Happy Valley High school. She was a former employee of the North American Rayon Corporation machine shop office. Mrs. Allen was a member of the First Christian church.

Survivors are her husband, Harold Allen; infant son, Jeffrey Lynn; mother, Mrs. Burch[sic] Dugger, Baltimore, Maryland; father, Earl M. Pate, Elizabethton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Pate, Elizabethton; a number of aunts and uncles and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the First Christian church with J. J. Musick, John Hall and Rev. V. Floyd Starke officiating.

Music will be in charge of Miss Lucylle Campbell and the Christian church choir. Burial will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers will be P. P. Bain, Blaine Taylor, J. C. Browning, Abe Little, Hubert Williams, D. J. Jacobs, Sam Hyder, Fred Snodgrass.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home, 452 Doe avenue, this morning at eleven o’clock.

ALLEN, Ida Ethel Sexton

“The Tomahawk,” August 16, 1961 Mrs. Ida Ethel Sexton Allen…

…79, Mountain City, Route 2, passed away at her home, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. after a long illness.

She was a native of Johnson County, a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Isaac Allen and Five daughters, Mrs. Bill Breeding, Avondale, Pa., Mrs. Fred Smith, Mountain City, Mrs. Claude Owens, Mountain City, Mrs. Jess Carr, Bristol, and Mrs. Grace Eller, Mountain City; Also 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter Sexton, West Virginia; and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Lowe, Damascus, Va., Mrs. Verna Poff, Damascus, Va., and Mrs. Ollie Sexton of Abingdon, Va.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. A.E. Browne and Rev. Norman Biggs in charge.

Interment in Shingletown cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ALLEN, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, Feb. 9, 1931 DEATHS.

The eighteen-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Allen, 302 K Street, died this morning at 11 a.m. from an attack of influenza at the home of its parents.

The body is to be taken Tuesday morning to Waynesville, N.C., Mr. Allen’s home, for burial. Survivors are the parents.

ALLEN, Isaac Garfield

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 21, 1966 Isaac Garfield Allen. . .

Isaac Garfield Allen, age 84 of Route 2, Mountain City, Shingle Town Community, died at his home Wednesday (Dec. 14) at 8:45 p.m. after a lengthy illness.

A native of Ashe County, N.C. Mr. Miller had made his home in Johnson County for many years. He was a retired farmer and member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Ruth Breeding, Kennett Square, Pa., Mrs. Minnie Smith and Mrs. Grace Eller, both of Mountain City, and Mrs. Betty Pearl Owens, also of Mountain City, Mrs. Kaye Carr, Bristol; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Nelson, Creston, N.C. and Mrs. Anis Norris, Mountain City; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Friday at 2:00 p.m.

with the Rev. Fred Morgan and Rev. Sam Winters officiating. Burial was in Shingle Town cemetery. Pallbearers were friends and neighbors flower bearers were the ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

ALLEN, J. W. R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 15, 1936 J. W. R. ALLEN

J. W. R. Allen, 73, died at his home in Doeville, Tuesday evening at six o’clock after a lingering illness.

Survivors of the deceased are the widow; five daughters, Mrs. S. M. McQueen, Mrs. W. H. Jordan of Mountain City, Mrs. J. S. Robinson, Mrs. W. L. Nave, Mrs. R. C. Jordan, all of Elizabethton; two sons, R. L. Allen and J. W. Allen of Doeville. He is also survived by three sisters and five brothers.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at two o’clock at the Little Doe Baptist Church with the Rev. J. W. Crowe and Rev. J. O. Jones in charge.

ALLEN, James Winford

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 11, 1968
James Winford Allen, 66, of Mountain City, (Highway 67) died Wednesday, 10:30 p.m., in the

Johnson City Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, and a maintenance supervisor of the Johnson County Highway Department before his retirement. He was the son of the late J.W.R. and Laurinda Howard Allen. He was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Audrey Morley Allen, Mountain City; one brother, Robert L. Allen, Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Jordan, Mountain City; Mrs. Elva Nave, Johnson City; and Mrs. Bertha Jordan, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2:00 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Biggar and Rev. Leonard Shehan officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Grant Walker, Don Grindstaff, George Fenner, Jack Shoun, Lewis May, Tommy Grayson, Willis Jordan, Jr., and James I. Tester.

Honorary pall-bearers[sic] were employees of the Johnson County Road Department.

ALLEN, James Winford

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 18, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

It is very difficult to put into words our sincere gratitude for all the helpful and consoling acts of kindness of our friends and neighbors during our bereavement in the death of our husband and brother, James Winford Allen. We shall always remember with sincere appreciation every gesture of sympathy shown us. Especially, we are appreciative for the beautiful flowers and abundant food.
` The ministers, Rev. Tom Biggers and Rev. Leonard Shehan, have our sincerest gratitude for the comforting ministry.
May the blessings of God be with you all. Mrs. Winford Allen, Sisters and Brother

ALLEN, Joe Banner

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 26, 1947
Councilman Joe Allen Dies Following A Lingering Illness [photo]

Joe Banner Allen, local attorney and city commissioner, died yesterday afternoon at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital following a lingering illness.

Allen, who was 37 years old had served as commissioner of finance and taxation for about six and one-half years, and took an active part in the fight for the new high school stadium last winter. For more than 12 years, he has been a member of the Carter County Bar Association, having practiced law here during that time. Allen also served as Attorney General pro. Tem. During the time that Hon. Dayton E. Phillips was in the armed forces. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Mr. Allen was the son of the late Hunter Allen and a member of one of the earliest and most prominent families in Elizabethton.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Hunter Allen, two sisters, Miss Ruby Allen and Mrs. Mary Nell Haynes; four brothers, Glenn, Verne, Clifton and Lawson, all of Elizabethton. He is also survived by two nieces and eight nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. W. C. Taggart, pastor of the First Baptist Church and Rev. James D. Quinton, pastor of the Immanuel Baptist Church officiating.

Music will be under the direction of Miss Christine Williams and Jimmie Fletcher.
Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers who are requested to be in the church at 2:30 are Ray Heaton, Max Barnes,

Hobart Murray, George Edens, Tom Nave and Pope Bain.
Honorary pallbearers who will serve as flower bearers and are requested to be at the church at 2:30

are members of both Carter and Washington County Bar Associations, Elizabethton City officials.
The body will be returned to the home of his mother at 201 Lawson Avenue Sunday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

ALLEN, John F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 1, 1933 JOHN F. ALLEN PASSES BEYOND

John F. Allen, 85, one of Carter county’s oldest citizens and a descendent of an early pioneer family of this section, died about four o’clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James F. Fletcher, 406 East K Street.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Fletcher residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. C. L. Bowden, pastor of the First Baptist Church and Judge W. R. Allen officiating. Interment will be made in the Highland Cemetery. Music will be in charge of Ms. C. L. Bowden and C. H. White.

Mr. Allen is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James F. Fletcher of this city; two brothers, Nat Allen, Roan Mountain; M. D. Allen, Siam; one sister, Mrs. J. B. Nave, Siam. He is also an uncle of Judge W. R. Allen of this city.

Mr. Allen is a descendent of an early pioneer family. He was born on March 30, 1848, the son of the late Jones Allen and Martha Ferguson Allen. He was married to Miss Nancy Elizabeth Lacy on Jan. 7, 1873, who preceded him to the grave a few years ago. Mr. Allen has always been an outstanding Christian example. He was converted on December 1867 in the Hyder and Stone revival at the Stone school house, which is now known as the Watauga Valley school. He was later baptized by J. H. Hyder and united with the Watauga Valley Baptist Church. For the past 24 years, he has been an active member of the First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, also a member of the Baracca Class the same number of years.

Pallbearers will be D. M. Laws, E. E. Hathaway, W. Y. Simerly, W. E. Medearis, R. A. Brumit, and Stover Jenkins.

ALLEN, Lawrence

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 7, 1940 22

LAWRENCE ALLEN TAKEN [illegible word]
Lawrence F. Allen, World War veteran, member of a prominent pioneer family of this section and

a former Elizabethtonian, died yesterday evening in a veteran’s hospital in Outwood, Kentucky. He had been a patient in the hospital since last October.

Mr. Allen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Allen, well known citizens of this city, who survive him. He is also survived by two daughters, Frances Duff and Blanche Allen; one son, Jack Allen, Abingdon, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. May Nell Haynes and Miss Ruby Allen; five brothers, Glenn, Verne, Clifton and Joe Allen, of Elizabethton; and Lawson H. Allen, with the U. S. Navy, stationed at Boston, Mass.

The deceased was born in Elizabethton on October 9th, 1896. Several years ago, he moved to Abingdon, Va., where he has been employed in the U. S. postoffice until ill health caused his retirement. He was married to Miss Mary Duff Jones on Dec. 21st, 1919. She died on September 12, 1934.

Mr. Allen distinguished himself as a soldier, serving 18 months overseas with the American Expeditionary Force during the World War. He belongs to Company “G” 117th Infantry in the Thirtieth Division, that company which gained recognition as one that aided in breaking the Hindenburg line. In the battle of Busigney, France, on October 9th, 1918, he was badly gassed.

He was affiliated with the Central Methodist Church at Abington, Va., where his body will be returned for burial.

Funeral services will be held from the Central Methodist Church in Abingdon, Va. Sunday afternoon at 2:30.

ALLEN, Lawrence

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, June 9, 1940 LAWRENCE F. ALLEN

Funeral services for Lawrence F. Allen, World War veteran and a former resident of this city, who died Thursday evening, will be held from the home of Mrs. C. I. Jones on the Wyndale Pike, Abingdon, Va., this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock.

Mr. Allen was a member of a prominent local family, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Allen of this city. He died in a veteran’s hospital at Outwood, Kentucky, where he had been since last October.

He had been employed in the postoffice in Abingdon for several years and retired because of ill health.

A member of Company “G” 117th Infantry, 30th division, he served overseas during the World War and was gassed in the battle of Busigney[sic], France, on October 9th, 1918.

Surviving are three children, Frances Duff, Blanche and Jack Allen, Abingdon, Virginia; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Allen, this city; five brothers, Glenn, Verne, Clifton and Joe Allen, Elizabethton; and Lawson H. Allen, with the U. S. Navy at Boston, Mass.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Nell Haynes and Miss Ruby Allen, this city.

ALLEN, Lawrence (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 13, 1934 MRS. LAWRENCE ALLEN

ABINGDON, Va. – Mrs. Lawrence F. Allen, 37, died yesterday in the George Ben Johnson Memorial Hospital at Abingdon, Va. after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted Friday September 14 at three o’clock at the M. E. Church, South, Abingdon, Va., by the pastor, the Rev. J. E. Gilbreath, assisted by the Rev. J. G. Patton.

Survivors are her husband, Lawrence F. Allen; three children, Frances Duff, 11, Blanche, 9, and Jack, 7; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Jones; one brother, Charles Marshall Jones; two sisters, Miss Frances Jones of Abingdon, Va. and Mrs. M. C. Russell, Loringston, Va.

Mrs. Allen has relatives living in Elizabethton.

ALLEN, M. D.ALLEN, M. D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 28, 1935 FORMER SCHOLL OFFICIAL DIES Funeral Will Be Held This Afternoon

M. D. Allen, 74, former Carter County school superintendent, legislator, teacher and farmer, died at his home at Siam Friday afternoon at 5 o’clock after a prolonged illness.

Mr. Allen was a member of one of Carter County’s most prominent families. He was born in the Siam section April 30, 1861, son of Robert Jones Allen and Mary Ferguson Allen.

Working hard for an education in his early years he prepared himself for the teaching profession in which he spent 40 years of his life. He started his teaching career in a one-room log schoolhouse and through his long period of service saw the advancement of education in the county. Later he served 12 years as county school superintendent. He was succeeded by Prof. J. R. Ritchie.

Mr. Allen was always interested in public affairs and took an active interest in all civil work. For a number of years he took an active interest in political affairs and served two consecutive terms in the state legislature. He served his last term in 1901.

Mr. Allen was known for his honesty and integrity and created hundreds of friends in both Carter and Johnson counties.

He joined the Baptist church 40 years ago and was a regular attendant at the Siam Baptist Church until his health was broken.

He was married to Miss Cordova Reece of Johnson County September 25, 1914, who survives him, along with one daughter, Miss Ruth Allen; one sister, Mrs. J. B. Nave, all of Siam, and one brother, Nat Allen of Roan Mountain.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Siam Baptist Church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, the pastor, the Rev. H. C. Hopkins, officiating, assisted by the Rev. John Crow of Elizabethton and the Rev. Roscoe Smith of Erwin. Burial will be in the cemetery near the church.

Music will be in charge of Mrs. Clyde Allen, with Mrs. W. Y. Simerly accompanying.

Active pallbearers: Bill Nave, Nat C. Nave, Clarence Nave, Erwin Nave, Greeley Nave, Judge Ben Allen, Howard Allen and R. J. Allen, all nephews of the deceased.

ALLEN, Martha

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 7, 1956 MRS. MARTHA ALLEN…

… 55, died at her home in Mountain City, Nov. 17.
She had been an invalid since 1947. She was a member of the Valley View Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, W. Ed Allen; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Robinson of Millstone, Ky., and Mrs. Emory Fenner of Mountain City; two step-sons Stelson Allen of Finley, Ohio and Howard Allen of Dayton Ohio; seven grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Inez Osborne of Mountain City; one sister, Mrs. Luther Smith of Oxford, Pa.; three brothers, Burl Osborne of Mountain City, Earl Osborne of Avondale, Pa., and Shelton, Osborne of Nottingham, Pa., and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 20 p.m., at the Valley View Methodist Church with Rev. William Martin and H. T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ALLEN, Martha Wilder

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 16, 1947 Miss Martha Allen Dies At Age Of 55.

Funeral To Be Held At Roan Mountain Church Thursday At 3 P.M.
Miss Martha Wilder Allen, 55, well-known Carter County teacher and religious worker, died in the

North Carolina Baptist Hospital at Winston-Salem, Tuesday at 8:25 p.m. She had been in declining health for several months.

The oldest daughter of the late Thomas M. and Elizabeth Cure Allen, Miss Allen was a life-long resident of Roan Mountain and Carter County. She was a graduate of East Tennessee State College, Johnson City, and also had studied at Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, and Peabody College, Nashville.

A teacher for more than thirty-five years in the public schools of Carter County, Avery County, N. C., and Winston-Salem, Miss Allen had long been active in educational circles. She served as secretary of the Carter County Parent-Teachers Association, and was instrumental in the organization of the Carter County unit of the A.C.E.

Miss Allen was a member of the Roan Mountain Baptist Church for many years and was widely known in religious activities. She was a leader in the Missionary activities of the Roan Mountain church and of the Watauga Baptist Association. For several years her summers have been devoted to conducting Vacation Bible schools in Carter, Johnson and Grainger counties, a part of which time she served as a representative of the state mission board of the Tennessee Baptist convention.

Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. w. T. Christian, Roan Mountain; Mrs. Carl Ward, Elizabethton; Miss Clara Allen, of Roan Mountain and Elizabethton; and a nephew, Frank Ward, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Roan Mountain Baptist Church Thursday at 3:00 p.m. with the pastor, the Rev. Leslie R. Baumgartner, officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from two until three o’clock. Pallbearers will be Joe Stinnette, N. E. Hyder, Paul Cates, Fred Campbell, Frank H. Brown, and Frank Heaton. Members of the Girls’ Auxiliary of the Roan Mountain W. M. U., of which group Miss Allen was sponsor, will serve as flower bearers.

Interment will follow at Monte Vista cemetery, Johnson City with Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

The body will be returned to the Allen home in Roan Mountain late Wednesday afternoon.

ALLEN, Mary Jenkins

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 26, 1955 MRS. MARY JENKINS ALLEN…

Mrs. Mary Jenkins Allen, widow of the late James R. Allen, died at her home in Mountain City late Monday afternoon, Jan. 24, following a long illness. She was a life-long resident of Johnson County and a member of the First Methodist Church.

Mrs. Allen was a daughter of the late Joseph Jenkins and Nancy Mitchell Jenkins. One brother, Dr. R. H. Jenkins of Mt. Vernon, Ore., preceded her in death several years ago.

Survivors are one brother, N. A. Jenkins, Mountain City; five sisters, Mrs. Ida Thompson of Damascus, Va., Mrs. Alice Donnelly, Mrs. Jessie Lamberson, Mrs. Belle Davis, Mrs. Martha Gentry, all of Mountain City.

Funeral services were held in the chapel of Hill Funeral Home, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. E. W. Pelleaux, Rev. W. T. Whittington and Rev. A. E. Browne officiating.

Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery.

ALLEN, Nannie Treadway

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 24, 1935 MRS. NANNIE ALLEN

Mrs. Nannie Allen, 58, prominent resident of the Siam section, and a member of one of the most prominent families of Carter County, died this morning at 6 o’clock, after a week’s illness.

Mrs. Allen was born September 14, 1877, the daughter of the late Robert and Eva Treadway of Watauga Valley. She was married to W. B. Allen of Siam in 1899, moving to the Siam section, where she has since resided.

She was a life-long member of the Baptist church, having joined the Watauga Valley Baptist Church at an early age.

Surviving are four daughters, Misses Mary, Maude, Olive and Bernice Allen; three sons, Will and John, both of Siam, and Frank Allen of Bristol, Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Percy of Elizabethton, Misses Lena and Ethel Treadway, both of Watauga Valley; two brothers, Charles and Hicks Treadway, both of Watauga Valley.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Baptist church at Siam Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, the Rev. C. H. Hopkins, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. C. L. Bowden of Elizabethton, the Rev. Roscoe C. Smith of Erwin and the Rev. S. O. Pinkerton of Bluff City. Music will be in charge of Mrs. C. L. Bowden. Burial will be in the cemetery near the church.

Active pallbearers: Bill Nave, Nat Nave, C. M. Nave, Glen Treadway, Frank Percy and James Fletcher, all nephews of the deceased.

Flower bearers: Mrs. E. A. Morrell, Mrs. W. J. Glass, Mrs. Walter Jacobs, Mrs. S. F. Bowers, Mrs. Ora Hardin, Mrs. O. F. White, Mrs. E. M. Chambers, Mrs. Hobart Nave, Mrs. Myrtle Grindstaff, Mrs. J. L. Moore, Mrs. Dave Chambers, Miss Mildred VanHuss, Miss Margaret Armstrong, and Miss Alice Hyder.

ALLEN, Nat T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 20, 1943 NAT T. ALLEN

Nat T. Allen, age 85, died at his home at Roan Mt. Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. after a short illness.

Mr. Allen was a native of Carter county, son of the late Jones and Mary Ferguson Allen, prominent families of Carter county. He was a member of the Roan Mt. Baptist Church.

Survivors are one sister, Mrs. J. B. Nave, Siam, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. from the Roan Mt. Baptist Church with the Rev. Leslie Baumgartner in charge. Burial will be made in the Nave Cemetery at Siam.

Active pallbearers: N. E. Hyder, Paul Cates, Fred Campbell, Alex Church, W. R. Elmore, Plato Garland.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from friends at the funeral.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home at Roan Mt. This morning at 10:00 o’clock.

ALLEN, Odee

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 20, 1970
DEATHS
Odee Allen, 44, of Kennett Square, Pa., formerly of Johnson County, died Saturday in Kennett Square, Pa., after an illness of several months. He was a native of Johnson County, but had made his home in Pennsylvania for the past 15 years. He was a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Breeding Allen, Kennett Square, Pa., and Mrs. Jo Anne Proffitt, Mountain City; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 2 p.m. from the Westley Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. R. J. Cullop officiating. Burial was in Wesley Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. 26 Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ALLEN, W. C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 7, 1933
MRS. W. C. ALLEN DIES AT HOME, MOUNTAIN CITY

Mrs. W. C. Allen, 58, sister-in-law of Hunter Allen of this city, died at her home in Mountain City Monday evening at 6:30.

Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Harley Carson of Washington, D. C. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.

ALLEN, Wilburn Homer

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 24, 1944 WELL-KNOWN LOCAL CITIZEN SUCCUMBS

Wilburn Homer Allen died this morning at one o’clock at the Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, where he was a patient for the past three weeks.

Mr. Allen was a native of Carter County, and the son of the late D. S. N. and Mary Ann Campbell Allen. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Mr. Allen was recognized through out the county as a pioneer bridge builder and had worked on some of the largest construction jobs in this section, among them the Soldiers’ Home in Johnson City. He also did considerable private contracting.

He was also interested in the developing of the area’s natural resources, conducted many surveys at his own expense and wrote numerous articles on the development of those resources.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Minnie C. Hyder Allen; five sons, Glenn, Verne, Joe, all of Elizabethton, Clifton of Phoenix, Ariz. And Lawson of the U. S. Navy; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Nell Haynes and Miss Ruby Allen; nine grandchildren, all of Elizabethton.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ALLEN, Wilburn Hunter

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 25, 1944 WILBURN HUNTER ALLEN

Funeral services for Wilburn Hunter Allen will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. V. Floyd Starke and Rev. J. C. Howington in charge.

Edmund Keith will be in charge of music.
Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the church from 2:00 o’clock Sunday until time for the service.
Active pallbearers will be Dayton Mann, George Blevins, Claude Chandler, W. E. Cook, Worley

Hyder, Lawson Potter, T. W. Scott, W. L. Hampton and are requested to be at the home at 1:45 p.m. Flower bearers will be the members of the Baracca class.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ALLEN, William Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 10, 1947
Judge William R. Allen Dies After Long Illness [photo]
Was Founder Of Oldest Law Firm In State; Funeral To Be Held Tuesday At 3 p.m.

Judge William Robert Allen, 83, native and life long resident of Carter County and one of the most widely known lawyers of Tennessee, died at his home, 203 East “F” Street, Sunday at 2 p.m. after a long illness.
Judge Allen was born on July 4, 1865. He was admitted to the bar in 1893 and practiced law here the rest of his life. The law firm which he originally founded with the late John Simerly continued with changes to the time of his death. It is believed that it is the oldest firm of attorneys in continuous existence in the state of Tennessee.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Laura Renfro Allen; five sons, Ben, Clyde, J. Howard, Robert J. and Floyd Allen, all of Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. Allen S. Taylor, Elizabethton, Mrs. Burt Clemens, Knoxville, and Mrs. George S. Brown, Lebanon, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. with Dr. W. R. Rigell, pastor of Central Baptist Church of Johnson City, and the Rev. E. M. Umbach, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 2 p.m. until time of the funeral. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.

Judge Allen’s reputation as a jurist and lawyer was well earned. He was Elizabethton’s most widely known citizen. He was a close friend of the late Gov. Alf Taylor and took an active part in the campaign when Taylor ran as a Republican against his brother, the late governor and U. S. Senator, Robert L. Taylor, Democrat, in the famous “War of the Roses.”

Previous to his admission to the bar, Judge Allen was graduated from Holly Spring College of Butler, Tennessee. He was elected and served as a member of the General Assembly of Tennessee in 1893 just before he became a lawyer.

While in the legislature he became a friend of Cordell Hull, who later gained world fame as secretary of state in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s cabinet. The friendship with Cordell Hull continued throughout Judge Allen’s life.

In May 1922 Judge Allen was appointed to the Tennessee Court of Civil Appeals by his old friend, Alf Taylor, who then was Tennessee’s first Republican Governor since Parson Brownlow. He served an appointment of two years and then returned to Elizabethton.

The original law firm of Allen and Simerly admitted Charles B. Clark as a member and became known then as Allen, Simerly and Clark. Later the judge’s son, Ben Allen, became a member of the firm but withdrew when he became a circuit court judge.

After the death of both Messrs. Simerly and Clark, Roy C. Nelson, present city attorney of Elizabethton, was admitted as a partner. Later on J. Howard Allen, another son, became a member of the firm, which then became known as Allen, Nelson and Allen. This firm continued until Judge Allen’s death. The law firm was in continuous existence 53 years, believed to be a record for law firms in Tennessee.

Judge Allen became a teacher of a woman’s Bible class at First Baptist Church in 1896. He continued to teach the class until illness prevented his appearance. Name of the class was originally the Philathean. Later it became known as the T.E.L. Bible class.

Another Bible class at First Baptist Church was named the Laura Allen Thomas Class in honor of Judge Allen’s daughter, Laura, who became Mrs. Jerry Thomas.

Judge Allen married three fine Christian women. The first wife was Sarah Smith, who became the mother of Ben, Clyde, Katherine and Ann (deceased) and Laura (deceased). The next wife was Diatha Hendrix who was the mother of J. Howard and Lena. The third wife was Laura Brown Renfro. To this union three children were born, Robert J., Floyd, and Mary Emma.

The 12 grandchildren are Caroline Clemens, J. Allen Thomas, Robert Whitfield Thomas, Laura Katherine Taylor, Patrica[sic] Ann Taylor, Dorothy Taylor, Rosalie Allen Williams, William Allen, Robert Allen, Elizabeth Allen and John Frederick Allen.

Music at the funeral will be in charge of Mrs. Graydon Rion. Active pallbearers will be Roy C. Nelson, Raymond Campbell, George Edens, Malcolm Shull, Wallace Taylor and William H. Clark.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the bar. Flower bearers will be members of the T. E. L. Bible class. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ALLEN, William Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 11, 1947 Judge Allen Rites Held This Afternoon

Funeral of Judge William Robert Allen, 83, life long resident of Carter County and one of the most widely known attorneys of Tennessee, was to take place at the First Baptist Church today at 3:30 p.m. with Dr. W. R. Rigell, pastor of Central Baptist Church of Johnson City, and the Rev. E. M. Umbach, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton, officiating. Burial was to be in Highland Cemetery.

The body was taken from the home at 203 East “F” Street to the church at 2 p.m. Scores of friends passed by the bier in a last tribute to a friend. The floral decoration were numerous and beautiful.

Active in civic and religious life for more than a half century, Judge Allen was one of the oldest members of the First Baptist Church. He taught the women’s TEL Class since 1896.

Judge Allen was signally honored by members of the Carter County Bar Association on his 80th birthday on July 4, 1943, with a banquet. Two of his sons, Judge Ben Allen and Clyde Allen, served in World War I and two other sons, Dr. Robert J. Allen and Floyd Allen in World War II.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Laura Renfro Allen; five sons, Ben, Clyde, J. Howard, Robert J. and Floyd Allen, all of Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. Allen F. Taylor of Elizabethton, Mrs. Burt M. Clemens of Knoxville, and Mrs. George S. Bron of Lebanon, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.

Active pallbearers were Roy C. Nelson, a member of Judge Allen’s law firm; Raymond C. Campbell, Wallace Taylor, George C. Edens, Malcolm Shull and William H. Clark.

Honorary pallbearers were members of the bar. Flower bearers were members of the TEL Bible Class.

ALLEN, Worth (Mrs.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, Dec. 14, 1950 PERSONALS.

Mrs. Joe T. Lefler received word that her sister-in-law, Mrs. Worth Allen, who was a patient in a Virginia hospital, passed away Thursday, Dec. 14. Pneumonia was the cause of her death.

ALLFORD, Fronia

“Johnson County News,” Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1918
John Bowers, of this city, has the sympathy of numerous friends on account of the death of his

sister, Mrs. Fronia Allford, who died at her home in Bristol last Friday.

ALLISON, F. M. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 14, 1929 MRS. F. M. ALLISON

Funeral services for Mrs. F. M. Allison, 52, who died Friday at 1 a.m. at the Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., were to have been held from the late residence at Lineville, N.C. at 9:30 this morning, after which the remains were to be brought to Johnson City where church services were to have been held at 2 o’clock from the Church of God, the Rev. W. P. Long, officiating, followed by interment in the Monte Vista Burial Park.

The deceased, a former resident of Elizabethton and Johnson City is survived by her husband; and seven children, Mrs. Ed Foster, Misses Gertrude, Hazel and Helen of Linville, N. C., Mrs. W. R. Tucker of Erwin, C. C. Allison of Johnson City and S. T. Allison of Linville, N.C.

ANDERSON, Altia Neaomi

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 27, 1969 DEATHS

Mrs. Altia Neaomi Anderson, 65, of Rt. 3, Hillside Road, died Wednesday, 12:05 a.m., in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late William and Margaret Anderson Moody. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie F. Anderson, who died December 7, 1957.

She was a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include five sons, Norman Anderson, Elizabethton, John and Raymond Anderson, both of Mountain City; James Anderson, Hudson, N. C., and Arvis Anderson; four daughters, Mrs. Inez Shell, Elizabethton, Mrs. Katheleen Arnold, Mrs. Clara Lunceford, Mrs. Edith Garland, all of Mountain City; three brothers, Daniel Moody, Mountain City, Stacy Moody, Beach Creek, N. C., and Edward Moody, Hampton; four sisters, Mrs. Tillie Flander, Todd, N. C., Mrs. Ida Bowman, Elizabethton, Mrs. Eva Greer, Butler; and Mrs. Texie Trivette, Neva; 16 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, 2 p.m., from the First Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ronda Earl and Rev. Leonard Shehan to officiate.

Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Willie Moody, James Cress, Archie Anderson, Arthur Green, Larry Greer, Kenneth Moody, Carl Trivette and Elbert Bowman.

Flower-bearers will be ladies of the church, friends and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ANDERSON, Arthur

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 25, 1957 [published January 1958] ARTHUR ANDERSON…

… 77, died at his home in War, W. Va., Jan. 2.

His wife, Cora Anderson, preceded him in death in 1943. He was a native of Johnson County, but had been living in West Virginia for some time.

He is survived by one son, Hugh K. Anderson of Florida; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Viola Austin of War, W. Va.; one stepson, John Baker of Ohio; three half-brothers, Milton Anderson of Shouns, Lee Anderson of Boone, N. C., Jess Anderson of Charleston, W. Va.; one brother, Nero Anderson of Chattanooga, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hill Funeral Home chapel with Rev. A. E. Browne officiating. Burial was in Holy Hill Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ANDERSON, Bell Hester

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 29, 1947 BELL HESTER ANDERSON

Bell Hester Anderson, colored, 53, died in Detroit, Michigan, after an illness of two months. She was a native of Carter County but has lived in Detroit for a number of years.

Survivors are her husband, Steven Anderson, Detroit; one daughter, Margaret Bell Hughes Anderson, Detroit; one brother, Samuel Hughes, Lynch, Kentucky; one nephew, Clifton Hughes, Detroit; one sister, Mae Jones, Chicago.

Funeral services will be conducted from the ion[sic] Methodist 2:00 o’clock. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home will be in charge.

ANDERSON, Charles Doak

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 12, 1950 ANDERSON FUNERAL SET MONDAY AT 2:30

Funeral services for Charles Doak Anderson will be held at the Mountain Home Chapel in Johnson City Monday afternoon at 2:30. A Chaplain and Rev. William Taggart will officiate and burial will be in Mountain Home Cemetery.

Mr. Anderson who was a veteran of World War I, died Saturday afternoon at the Veterans Hospital in Johnson City.

ANDERSON, Charles Doak

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 12, 1950 CHARLES DOAK ANDERSON

Charles Doak Anderson, 406 South Roan, died at Mountain Home Hospital in Johnson City Saturday afternoon at 4:15 p.m.

Mr. Anderson was a veteran of World War I, and a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge. He belonged to Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sallie Anderson; five brothers, J. Smith Anderson, and W. Samuel Anderson, both of Middlesboro, Kentucky; Fain Anderson of Harlan, Kentucky; John Anderson of Oklahoma City and Leslie Anderson of Losalamos[sic], New Mexico.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

ANDERSON, Douglas Allen

“The Tomahawk,” October 2, 1963
Douglas Allen Anderson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, died in a Lenoir, N.C.

hospital Thursday morning.
Surviving are the parents; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruby Tester, and the paternal

grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Anderson, all of Mountain City.
Graveside services were conducted Friday, Sept. 27, from the Sammons cemetery at 10:30 a.m.

with Fred Kelley officiating.
Burial was in Sammons cemetery.

Lewis Gentry in charge of arrangements.

ANDERSON, Charlie F.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 13, 1967 Charlie F. Anderson. . .

Charlie F. Anderson, age 73 of Butler, RFD 1 (Dry Run community) was found dead at his home Friday at 11:00 p.m. Mr. Anderson died from an apparent heart attack sometime Thursday. Native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Thomas B. and Amanda Dugger Anderson, and a farmer and member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include: wife: Mrs. Alta Anderson, Mountain City; five sons: Norman Anderson, Elizabethton; John Anderson, Mountain City; Raymond Anderson, Mountain City; James Anderson, Hudson, N.C.; Arvis Anderson, Butler; four daughters: Mrs. Inez Shell, Elizabethton; Mrs. Kathleen Arnold, Mountain City; Mrs. Clara Lunceford, Mountain City; Mrs. Edith Garland, Mountain City; three brothers, John Anderson, Roanoke, Va.; Clay Anderson, Watauga, Tenn.; Don Anderson, Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Nancy Payne, Elizabethton; Mrs. Flora Dugger, Elizabethton, Mrs. Cora Powell, Mountain City; 15 grand-children(sic), also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted form the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. John McCloud officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City.

Pall-bearers[sic] were: Darrell Greene, John David Greene, Norman Dugger, J.R. Cross, Jack Phillippi, Paul Snyder, B. Snyder, and Farrel Wilson.

Flower-bearers[sic]: Friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ANDERSON, Charlie F.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 20, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to our many friends for their love and sympathy shown us during the loss of our dear husband and father. We are grateful for the cards, food, beautiful floral arrangements and other kindnesses shown to us.

Especially do we thank Rev. John McCloud, Rev. Lawrence Hagaman for their kind ministry; and the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home for their service and kindness.

The Family of Charlie F. Anderson

ANDERSON, Earl (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 30, 1950 MRS. EARL ANDERSON

Mrs. Earl Anderson, age 38, route 4, Elizabethton, died in a local hospital Friday morning after a short illness.

Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors are her husband Earl Anderson; four daughters, Louise, Willis, Burless, Lois; four sons, Burnice, Paul, Jimmie and Raymond, Elizabethton; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gregg of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church above Carderview with Re. J. J. Richardson officiating.

Burial will be made in the Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Active pallbearers, Fred Dugger, Carl Hollaway, Burnice Snyder, Ellis Wolff, Hobert Dean, Vault Wagner, Thomas Gregg and Spencer Gregg.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until Saturday afternoon when it will be removed to the home near Valley Forge.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ANDERSON, Florence

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 20, 1932 MRS. FLORENCE ANDERSON

Mrs. Florence Anderson, widow of J. Fain Anderson, of Washington College, Tenn., died this morning at her home near Washington College. Mrs. Anderson had been in feeble health for some time. Funeral arranges will be announced later. The deceased was a cousin of Dayton Hunter of Elizabethton and a sister of the late Horace Lady of Knoxville.

ANDERSON, Flossie L

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 23, 1965 Mrs. Flossie L. Anderson. . .

Mrs. Flossie L. Anderson, age 68, Butler, Route 1, Dry Run community, died at her home Monday at 8 p.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of Frank and Olivine Ward Stanton. She was a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are, Donald Anderson, the husband; one daughter, Mrs. Darrell Greene, Butler; 2 brothers, Oliver Stanton, Mountain City and Herbert Stanton of Neva; one sister, Mrs. Jake Hodge, Neva; two grandchildren, Lois Greene and Arthur Greene.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. Ronda Earp officiating. Church choir will be in charge of music. Burial will be in Sugar Grove cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Stanton, Ray Hodge, Earl Anderson, Floyd Heaton, Dewey Payne, Homer Anderson and Dayton Payne. Flower bearers ladies of the church and neighbors.

The body will remain at the funeral home chapel until 12:00 noon Thursday at which time it will be taken to the church to await the service hour. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday (today) from 7 to 9 p.m.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

ANDERSON, Flossie L.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 7, 1965 Cards Of Thanks

We want to express to our many friends and neighbors who share with us our sorrow and who were so kind during the death of our beloved wife and mother. We are most grateful for the beautiful flowers and food.

We are especially grateful to the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home and the ministers, Rev. Lawrence Hageman and Rev. Ronda Earp.

The Family of Flossie Anderson

ANDERSON, Ida Lenore

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 13, 1938
MRS. ANDERSON DIES AT HOME NEAR MILLIGAN
Prominent in Historical and Church Circles of This Section
Mrs. Ida Lenore Anderson, 82, widow of the late George Alexander Anderson, died Friday afternoon at her home on Buffalo creek on the Milligan-Erwin highway.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 from the home, with Dr. W. R. Hendrix, assisted by C. E. Burns of Milligan college, officiating. Interment will be in the Anderson family cemetery on Erwin highway.
Mrs. Anderson was born in Ringgold, Ga, in 1856. She was the daughter of George T. Anderson, of Georgia, and Rhoda Jane Williams, of Carter county. A descendant of Edmund Williams, Andrew Taylor and Michael Hyder, all Revolutionary pioneers of the Watauga settlements.
Mrs. Anderson’s home site on Buffalo creek was a part of the old Williams’ grants. Her father died when she was quite young, and she came as a little girl to the home of her maternal grandfather, George D. Williams.
She attended school at the old Buffalo Male and Female Institute (now Milligan college). She was married in 1882. Both Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and all of their seven children have attended Milligan college.
She was a member of the Anderson’s Chapel Methodist Church, and later moved her membership to Munsey Memorial Church in Johnson City.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by five sons, John E. Anderson, James C. Anderson, Frank A. Anderson, all of Milligan, and George T. Anderson of Johnson City, Robert T. Anderson of Kingsport; two daughters, Mrs. John W. Lacey, Johnson City, Miss Nelle C. Anderson, Milligan; and seven grandchildren, Lenore, Elizabeth, Nelle, Joe, Helen and Alexander Anderson, and Thaddeus and Buddy Lacey.

Pallbearers will be George Cad Taylor, Frank A. Taylor, Frank J. Taylor, John Alf Anderson, William R. Anderson, Robert A. Anderson, George A. Woodward and Martin Boren.

ANDERSON, John H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 3, 1940 JOHN H. ANDERSON

John H. Anderson, 84, former citizen of Elizabethton, but for the past several years a resident of Bluff City, died at his home in that city last night about 10:00 o’clock.

He is the father of Mrs. W. L. Grimsley of this city and was connected in the grocery business here with the Brumit’s about twenty-five years ago. He is well known here by older residents.

Funeral services will be held from the Bluff City home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. W. L. Grimsley, Elizabethton; Misses Preston, Delia and Ella Anderson, Bluff City; two sons, George Anderson, Bristol; Ted Anderson, Bluff City.

ANDERSON, John S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 21, 1941 JOHN S. ANDERSON

Funeral services for John S. Anderson, 52, prominent farmer of Johnson county, who died in a local hospital Sunday, will be conducted from the Sugar Grove Baptist church this afternoon at 2:30. Rev. J. J. Richardson will officiate. Burial will be made in the Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Anderson, two daughters, Blanche and Naoma Anderson, three sons, Theodore, Blaine and Ray Anderson; three sisters, Mrs. W. L. Reece, Chattanooga; Mrs. C. M. Lipford, Butler; and Mrs. J. M. Moody, Butler.

ANDERSON, Lois

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 6, 1939 LOIS ANDERSON

Lois Anderson, 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Anderson of Siam, died in a local hospital this morning after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Siam Baptist church at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. H. C. Hopkins officiating. Interment will be made in the Nave Cemetery.

Survivors are her parents; four sisters, Ora, Marie, Gladys and Jennett Anderson; three brothers, Alphas, Jarvis and Argel Anderson.

Pallbearers will be Fred Morrell, Wayne Elliott, Warren Hardin, Roy Nave, Vern Henson, Gordon Lewis.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be members of Miss Anderson’s Sunday school class.

ANDERSON, Martha Martin

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 15, 1950
MRS. JONES ANDERSON DIES AT MILLIGAN FROM HEART ATTACK

Mrs. Martha Martin Anderson, age 84, widow of the late Jones Anderson, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 4:10 p.m. following a heart attack at her home at Milligan College.

Mrs. Anderson was identified with the pioneer history of Carter County in her own family and in that of her late husband.

She was the daughter of James and Lucinda Martin and had lived all her life at Milligan College. Her father was one of the first officials of the Carter County Court.

As a student she attended Buffalo Institute the forerunner of Milligan College. She was always an active supporter of the College and watched with zealous interest its growth and expansion through the years.
Mrs. Anderson had lived in the home in which she died so suddenly yesterday afternoon, for the past sixty years. Throughout her whole life she was a respected and beloved personality in her community and her influence for good Christian living was felt by all those who came in contact with her.

Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Clarence Brumit of Elizabethton, Miss Annie Anderson, Miss Mable Anderson, Mrs. Jennie A. Bowman, Mrs. Margaret Patton, of Milligan; two grandchildren Mrs. Virginia Hunter and Marvin Patton.

Funeral services will be held at the Hopwood Memorial Church Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Mrs. Anderson was a member of this church.

Officiating ministers will be Dr. H. J. Derthick, the Rev. Floyd Marsh, and the Rev. E. H. Ogle. Interment will be in the Anderson Cemetery on the Erwin Highway.
The body will be returned to the home this afternoon.
Pallbearers will be selected from the nephews of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jones Anderson.

Morris Funeral Home is in charge.

ANDERSON, Mattie Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 27, 1941 MRS. MATTIE LEE ANDERSON

Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Lee Anderson, 52, wife of R. M. Anderson, well known Sullivan county farmer, was conducted yesterday afternoon. Rev. Roy Reece and Rev. Dan Graham officiated. Mrs. Anderson died at her home in Piney Flats Monday, after an illness of several months.

Surviving are her husband; one son, Paul Anderson, Canal Zone; three daughters, Louise, Frances and Virginia Lee Anderson; one brother, Luther Adams of Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Will Holt, Mrs. Maude Stout, Mrs. Alice Mann, Bristol; four half-sisters, Catherine Roberts, Charlsie and Naomi, of Churchill; two half-brothers, Donald Adams, Churchill; James Adams, Bristol.

ANDERSON, Milton Millard

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 7, 1968
Milton Millard Anderson, age 77, of Route 1, Shouns, died Friday, 12:25 A.M., in the Johnson

City Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and the son of the late Noah and Mary Goins Anderson. He was a member of Shouns Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie Anderson, Shouns; six sons, Bruce, Clarence and Fred Anderson, Johnson City; Raymond and Jimmy Anderson, Aberdeen, Md., and Wade Anderson of the home; three daughters, Gladys Anderson of the home; Mrs. Mary Young, Kingsport; and Mrs. Pauline Houston, Warren, O. 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends also survive.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Monday, 2:00 P.M., with the Rev. H.T. Mabry, Rev. Thomas Worley and Rev. George Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were A.C. Thomas, Stewart Johnson, G.W. Reeves, Ranale Gordon, Dennis Bowman; Daulton Bowman, James Woodson, and Roy Holloway.

Flower-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ANDERSON, Milton Millard

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 14, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere thanks to the wonderful people in Johnson County, Elizabethton and Johnson City for their great kindness, for the food, flowers and many other services rendered to us during the illness and death of our husband and father Milton Anderson.

To the Johnson County Rescue Squad, Dr. R.O. Glenn, the police department, Sheriff Howard Brown and his deputies, to the ministers, Rev. H.T. Mabry, Thomas Worley, George Carpenter, M.D. Machem and J.F. Burchett for their spiritual guidance and to the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home for their fine services rendered.

To each and all, may the tender mercies of the Heavenly Father bless and keep you in His care. Mrs. Milton Anderson and Children.

ANDERSON, S. D. N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 17, 1940
DESCENDENT OF SAMUEL DOAK, EARLY CLERGYMAN, DIES AT 87

S. D. N. Anderson, age 87, a descendent of the Rev. Samuel Doak, pioneer educator and Presbyterian minister of this section, died at the home of a son, Sam Anderson, in Middlesboro, Ky. Monday night.

Mr. Anderson was a native of Virginian and was the great-grandson of the Rev. Samuel Doak, Revolutionary figure, and prominent pioneer educator and religious figure who established the first school house and church in Tennessee and was the founder of Tusculum College. He was descended from the famous pioneer settler through his paternal grandparents.

He has a son, Charles Doak Anderson, who resides in Elizabethton, and who will be unable to attend the funeral today because of ill health.

Funeral services will be held from the old home place, Rose Hill, in Virginia.

Survivors are six sons, Charles Doak Anderson, Elizabethton; Sam and Smith Anderson, Middlesboro, Ky.; John Anderson, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Leslie Anderson, Goodland, Kansas, Fain Anderson, Harlan, Ky.; one grandson, Junior Burke, Harlan, Ky.

ANDERSON, S. Jones

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 21, 1944 S. JONES ANDERSON

S. Jones Anderson, age 83, died at 7:45 p.m. last night after a ten-day illness.

Mr. Anderson, member of a well-known pioneer family of Milligan, and brother of the late Mrs. A. A. Taylor, was a prominent livestock dealer for many years. A third member of the Anderson family to die within the past 18 months, he was the son of John A. and Mary Ann Anderson, pioneer residents of Buffalo Valley.

He was a member of the first class of Buffalo Institute, now Milligan College, and died in the house where he lived for 58 years.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Martha M. Anderson; five daughters, Misses Annie and Mabel Anderson, Mrs. Frank Bowman, Mrs. Maurice Patton of Milligan, and Mrs. Clarence Brumit of Elizabethton; a grandson, Marvin Patton of the U. S. Navy; a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Hunter of Unicoi; and a brother, Frank H. Anderson of near Milligan.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Hopwood Memorial Church, Milligan, Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock, with the Dr. C. E. Burns, Rev. Marsh and Roy6 E. Early in charge. Interment will be in the Anderson Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be the following nephews: John Alf, Will, John James, Frank, Jones, Robert and Bob Anderson.

The body will be taken to the church at two o’clock Wednesday where it will lie in state until the hour of the service.

ANDERSON, Sallie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1957 MRS. SALLIE ANDERSON

Mrs. Sallie Anderson, age 83, of Elizabethton, died Friday, Aug. 23 at Green Convalescent Home, Johnson City, after a long illness.

A native of Johnson county, she had lived in Carter county most of her life. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Annie Cole Lowe. She was a member of the DAR and Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Anna Mercer of Elizabethton; one son, John Wade Wilson of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Reed of Elizabethton and Mrs. Eliza Garland of Mountain City; four granddaughters and two grandsons and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

ANDERSON, Thomas W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 26, 1950 THOMAS W. ANDERSON

Thomas William Anderson, age 73, died in a local hospital Thursday morning at 6:35 a.m. after an illness of several years.

Mr. Anderson was a native of North Carolina but had made his home in Elizabethton for the past 22 years.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Harriett Anderson, Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. Andy Seminick, Elizabethton, Mrs. Blanche Cain, Pautxent[sic] River, Md., Mrs. Ollie Keller, Morganton, N.C.; one son, Ray Anderson of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Claudie Beckner, Elizabethton; two brothers, Estell Anderson, St. Mary City, Md., A. S. Anderson, Norton, Va.; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The body will lie in state in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until Friday morning when it will be taken to the home of Mrs. James Keller, 305 Pine Street in Morganton, N.C. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Funeral will probably be Saturday.

Burial will be made in Forest Hill Cemetery in Morganton, N.C. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ANDERSON, Thomas William

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 27, 1950 THOMAS WILLIAM ANDERSON

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Morganton, North Carolina for Thomas William Anderson, Age 73, who died here Thursday morning.

Mr. Anderson, a native of North Carolina, had made his home in Elizabethton for the past twenty- two years. The body was moved to Morganton this morning, to the home of Mrs. James Keller, 305 Pine Street.

Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Morganton. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Harriet Anderson, Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. Andy Seminick, Elizabethton, Mrs. Blanche Cain, Pautxent River, Md., Mrs. Ollie Keller, Morgonton, North Carolina. One son, Ray Anderson of Elizabethton; two brothers, Estell Anderson, St. Mary City, Md., A. S. Anderson, Norton, Va.; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ANDES, Charles Elwood

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 7, 1937 37

CHARLES ELWOOD ANDES
Funeral services for Charles Elwood Andes, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Andes, who died Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home, 1624 Dixon, were conducted from the Stout Cemetery at Elk Mills this afternoon at 2:00 by the Rev. Brumit.

Survivors are the parents and one twin brother, William Matson Andes.

ANDES, Charles Ray

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 2, 1950 CHARLES RAY ANDES

Graveside services for Charles Ray Andes, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwin Andes of Route 3, Elizabethton, will be conducted Monday afternoon from the Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Andes; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ellis; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Andes of Route 3, Elizabethton.

The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ANDREWS, Arzilla

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 3, 1944 MRS. ARZILLA ANDREWS

Mrs. Arzilla Andrews, 71, of Route 2, Butler, died at 10:30 last night at her home following a month’s illness. She was the wife of the late W. M. Andrews, Butler, farmer, who died nine years ago.

Funeral services were incomplete late today.
Mrs. Andrews was a member of the Elk River Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Ezekiel Andrews of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Wheeler Andrews of Route 2, Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Bert Hunnicutt, Hampton, and Mrs. Hessie Potter, Fish Springs; brother, Sol Lewis; 29 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ANDREWS, Myrtle

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 11, 1970 DEATHS

Mrs. Myrtle Andrews, 64, of Rt. 2, Butler, died Thursday morning in Carter County Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

She was a native of Carter County and a member of the Elk Mills Christian Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Iler Pearson, Butler; four sisters, Mrs. Flossie Harmon, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Bonnie Stout, Butler, Mrs. Mary Wilson and Mrs. Para Oliver, both of Hampton; and one brother, Tine Potter, Akron, O.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2 p.m., from the Elk Mills Christian Church with Clay Bailey, minister, officiating. Interment was in the Goodwin Cemetery. Music was under the direction of the Hardin Brothers Quartet.

Pallbearers were nephews.
Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and friends.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, was in charge of arrangements.

ANGEL, Arthur (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 23, 1947 MRS. ARTHUR ANGEL

Mrs. Arthur Angel, 43, died at her home, Elizabethton Route 1, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. after an illness of several months. Mrs. Angel was a native of Carter County.

Survivors are her husband, Arthur Angel; two sons, Roy and Norman; one sister, Mrs. Aud Taylor; three brothers, Reynolds McKinney, Edgar McKinney, Brascom McKinney, all of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted at the East Side Baptist Church Friday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Judson Taylor and the Rev. M. H. Carder officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Floyd Scott, Conley Pierce, Click Estep, Earnest Taylor, Estil Smith and John H. Campbell.

The body was returned to the home Thursday at 8 a.m., where it will remain until Friday at 1 p.m., when it will be removed to the church to lie in state until time for the service.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ANGEL, Clyde T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 22, 1944 T/Sgt. CLYDE ANGEL KILLED IN FRANCE

Mrs. Rebecca Angel, who was previously notified that her son Tech. Sgt. Clyde T. Angel was missing in action, received word this morning from the War Department that he was killed in action on July 30 in France.

Angel left here with Company “A” 117th Infantry, in September 1940. He received his training at Fort Jackson, Fort Benning, Camp Blanding and Camp Atterbury before leaving for overseas duty in February 1943.

His father was the late G. C. Angel of this city, a Spanish-American war veteran. An uncle, Sgt. Henry F. Angel, was killed in France during World War I.

ANGEL, Clyde T.
WALKER, Clarence W.
STARNES, Lewis H.
FRITTS, Alfred
“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, November 4, 1944 FOUR LOCAL SOLDIERS KILLED IN ACTION

Four soldiers of the Elizabethton area have been killed in action in Europe, the War Department reported today.

They are: S/Sgt. Clyde T. Angel, son of Mrs. Rebecca Angel, RFD 2; Pfc. Clarence W. Walker, son of Mrs. Bessie Walker, RFD 4; Pfc. Lewis H. Starnes, son of Mrs. Dora A. Starnes, RFD 2, Shell Creek; Pfc. Alfred D. Fritts, son of Mrs. Mae L. Fritts, Doeville.

These men were in a list of 1,820 reported by the War Department for the nation, and 54 for Tennessee.

ANGEL, Clyde T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 6, 1948
Sgt. Clyde Angel’s Funeral To Be Held Sunday Afternoon

Funeral of Sgt. Clyde T. Angel, who was killed in action in France in 1944, will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. George Westmoreland, pastor, and the Rev. Lloyd Greer officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. W. T. Williams and Luther Hampton.

Burial will be in Highland Cemetery where military honors will be rendered at the grave by the American Legion Watauga Post No. 49 and the Capt. Lynn H. Folsom Post No. 2166, V.F.W.

Active pallbearers will be selected from members of the two posts. Flower bearers will be selected from friends and neighbors. Honorary pallbearers will be friends of Sgt. Angel.

The body will arrive on Southern train No. 46 at Johnson City on Saturday at 9:55 a.m. It will be taken to the home of his family at 505 Race Street Saturday afternoon by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

Sgt. Clyde T. Angel, who was 27 at the time of his death, was killed in the battle of St. Lo, France, on July 30, 1944. He was awarded the Good Conduct medal and Purple Heart. He received his education in Elizabethton city schools and the Hunter School, and was a former employee of the cafeteria at American Bemberg Corporation. He was the son of the late Gaines Angel who died in 1939.

Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Rebecca Angel, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Angel Nave, Elizabethton; one brother, Roy Angel, Erwin; one nephew, Folsom Angel, U. S. Army; one niece, Mrs. Ralph Johnson, Elizabethton.

ANGEL, Gains C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, December 3, 1939 GAINS C. ANGEL

Funeral services for Gains C. Angel, 61, who died at his home at Hunter Wednesday night, will be held at the Methodist church at Hunter Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Leonard and the Rev. E. J. Bramslett will officiate. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in charge at the grave.

Pallbearers: T. J. Early, Frazier Crumley, Charlie Holly, Dan Estep, Charlie Hartin, Bill Matheson.

Mr. Angel is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Angel; one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Nave; two sons, Clyde and Roy Angel.

ANGEL, Jackie Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 4, 1948 JACKIE LEE ANGEL

Jackie Lee Angel, 6-months-old son of Mrs. Hazel Angel of Shell Creek, died at the home on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. after a brief illness. The child is survived by its mother and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Angel.

Funeral services will be held at the home on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev Ernest Buck officiating. Burial will be in the Terry Cemetery with the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ANGEL, Nannie Folsom

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 9, 1942 MRS. NANNIE FOLSOM ANGEL

Mrs. Nannie Folsom Angel of Pineola, North Carolina, died Tuesday afternoon at 4:45 p.m. Funeral services are to be held in Pineola, Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock.
Survivors: Mrs. Louise Ramsey, Bakersville, N. C.; Mrs. Pearl Miller, Pineola; Mrs. Mary Pritchard, Macon, Ga.; Frank Angel, Pineola; Clarence Angel, Boone, N. C.

ANGEL, Omer Leslie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 6, 1949 OMER LESLIE ANGEL

Omer Leslie Angel, age 41, died at his home Route 1, Elizabethton, Tuesday morning at 3:00 o’clock after a short illness.

Mr. Angel was a member of the East Side Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Angel, Elizabethton; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Ferguson of Washington, D.C.; one grandson; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. W. H. Livingston, Mrs. Click Estep; five brothers, Arthur, Nelson, Elbert, Ernie and Eugene Angel all of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the East Side Baptist Church with Rev. Willard Kelley officiating.

Music will be under the direction of the church choir. 40

Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers, Ray Heaton, Brownlow Scalf, Roy Taylor, Howard Holsclaw, John Turner, Chester Young, Ed Morgan and Paul Kelley.

Flower bearers will be the Ladies Sunday School Class of East Side Baptist Church and neighbors.

The body will be returned to the home Route 1, Elizabethton Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock and will remain there until 1:30 Thursday when it will be taken to church to lie in state until time for the services.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ANGEL, R. B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 2, 1932 R. B. ANGEL

R. B. Angel, 72, a former citizen of Elizabethton and Carter County died suddenly at his home at Pinola, N. C., March 27. Funeral services were held from the Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 o’clock. Interment was in the Pinola Cemetery in charge of the Masonic lodge of Roan Mountain.

Mr. Angel, at the time of his death, was employed as agent of the E. T. & W. N. C. railroad. He held a position with his company for 48 years, and was held in high esteem by them.

He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Nannie Folsom, a daughter of the late Frank Folsom; five children, Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. Millard Pritchard and Frank Angel, all of Pinola, and Clarence Angel of Boone, N. C., and Mrs. Charles Ramsey of Bakersville. Ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.

ANGELL, Sylvia

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, December 31, 1939 SYLVIA ANGELL

Sylvia Angell, 16, died in a local hospital Saturday at 11:30 a.m. after a short illness. Miss Angell was a member of the Shell Creek Christian church.

Survivors include mother, Mrs. Margaret Angell; four sisters, Mrs. Dasha Sturgell, Ky.[sic], Mrs. Lowell Ellis, Mrs. Jack Pippin, Miss Hazel Angell, all of Shell Creek; one brother, Oscar Angell, Shell Creek; grandfather, Shady Oliver, Shell Creek.

The body will remain in the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until this afternoon when it will be removed to the home of her mother at Shell Creek.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian church at Shell Creek Monday afternoon at two o’clock. Burial will be in the Perry Cemetery.

ANGELOFF, Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, December 18, 1949 [Photo] HENRY ANGELOFF
Henry Angeloff Dies In Local Hospital

Henry Angelhoff, 64, of East Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, died in a local hospital Saturday, at 9:00 a.m. He has been in poor health for the past three years and was admitted to the hospital last Sunday.

Mr. Angeloff was born in Bulgaria and came to this country 35 years ago and to Elizabethton with his wife in 1925 from Appleton, Wisconsin. He established a real estate and insurance office and soon became one of the leaders in construction of many of our present important buildings in Elizabethton. He was a charter member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church where he was a deacon and a trustee, also, a charter member of the Elizabethton Rotary Club. Mr. Angeloff has always been noted for his business integrity and for his interest in civic enterprises and community development. He has always been willing to assist in anything for the good of the community.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Ageloff, and a brother, Dr. K. Angeloff of Bulgaria.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 p.m. from the Memorial Presbyterian Church

with the Rev. Warren Thurston officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Fred Witherow, choir director. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Carl B. Malone, J. H. Miles, J. H. Gibson, Dr. E. E. Caudill, Sr., R. C. Turrentine, Sr., Vince Jesse, Fred Proffit and Conrad A. Borroum.

The Men of the Church and J. C. Paty, J. Hampton Hyder and B. W. Birchfield will serve as flower bearers.

The body will remain at the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 1:00 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the church.

ARCHER, Allen

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 13, 1934 ALLEN ARCHER DIES AT SADIE AFTER ATTACK

Allen Archer, age 37[sic], was found dead this morning at 6:15 on the porch of his store at Sadie. He was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Will Lewis with whom he has been making his home. While having breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis this morning, Mr. Archer appeared to be in the best of health, laughing and talking throughout the meal.

Coroner Porter Nave and a jury composed of Dr. Collins, Charlie Ensor, Landon Estep, G. W. Ensor, Jake Taylor, and Clyde Taylor pronounced death was due to a heart attack.

Mr. Lewis[sic] has been in the mercantile business at Sadie for the past fourteen years. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Tom Grindstaff, and Mrs. Rena Estep of Carter.

Funeral services will be conducted from Dungan’s Chapel at Sadie, Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the Rev. E. R. Kilgore. Interment will be in the Ensor Cemetery.

Flower bearers will be Miss Norah Grindstaff, Miss Reda Grindstaff, Miss Gusta Grindstaff, Miss Ruth Bishop, Miss Maggie Campbell, and Miss Glayds Lowe.

Pallbearers are Charlie Ensor, Landon Estep, Roy Grindstaff, Charlie Estep, Allen Taylor, and G. W. Ensor.

ARCHER, Allen

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 14, 1934 ALLEN ARCHER

Allen Archer, age 57, was found dead Wednesday morning at 6:15 on the porch of his store at Sadie. He was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Will Lewis with whom he has been making his home. While having breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis yesterday morning, Mr. Archer appeared to be in the best of health, laughing and talking throughout the meal.

Coroner Porter Nave and a jury composed of Dr. Collins, Charlie Ensor, Landon Estep, G. W. Ensor, Jake Taylor, and Clyde Taylor pronounced death was due to a heart attack.

Archer has been in the mercantile business at Sadie for the past fourteen years. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Tom Grindstaff, and Mrs. Rena Estep of Carter.

Funeral services will be conducted from Dungan’s Chapel at Sadie, Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the Rev. E. R. Kilgore. Interment will be in the Ensor Cemetery.

Flower bearers will be Miss Nora Grindstaff, Miss Reda Grindstaff, Miss Gusta Grindstaff, Miss Ruth Bishop, Miss Maggie Campbell, and Miss Gladys Lowe.

Pallbearers are Charlie Ensor, Landon Estep, Roy Grindstaff, Charlie Estep, Allen Taylor, and G. W. Ensor.

Honorary pallbearers: J. J. Grindstaff, Clyde Taylor, James B. Deal, J. M. Moreland, Will Lewis, 42

Weldon Davis, Vester Smith, Jake Taylor, Charles Speer and Joe Grindstaff.

ARCHER, Celia Bell

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 15, 1938
MRS. CELIA BELL ARCHER
Mrs. Celia Bell Archer, Roan Mountain, died at her home Monday night after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Baptist church of Roan Mountain Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. James Stout and the Rev. James Gregg officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery.
Mrs. Archer is survived by her husband, Nelse Archer; four sons, Jim, John, Earl Archer of Roan Mountain and Dorse Archer of Asheville, N. C.; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Stevens of Hampton, Mrs. Tom Gray of Roan Mountain, Mrs. LeRoy Shell of Elizabethton; two brothers, J. H. Hinkle of Roan Mountain and Stacy Hinkle of Coalwood, W. Va.
Pallbearers will be Austin Julian, W. O. Hampton, Richard Ellis, Will McCloud, Kenner Smith, Eli Heaton. Flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from friends at the funeral.

ARCHER, Harriet Elaine

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 2, 1949 ARCHER INFANT

Harriet Elaine Archer, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Archer, died in a local hospital today.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Archer, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Morrell of Elizabethton, the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Grace Archer of Jonesboro, Tenn.

Funeral services will be conducted at the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. Fred Smith officiating. The body will remain in the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ARMINDINGER, Carl (Sergeant)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 16, 1930
Sergeant Carl Armindinger died this morning at five-thirty at a local hospital following a stroke of

paralysis at his home at Hampton yesterday morning.
Sergeant Armindinger was a retired soldier and had made his home at Hampton for quite a long time.
He was a member of Grand River Lodge “34 Free and Accepted Masons, Grand Rapids, Mich. Funeral services will be held at the Soldiers Home Chapel at nine o’clock Saturday morning.

Interment in National Cemetery there.

ARMITAGE, James (Mr. & Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, November 8, 1941
COUPLE KILLED AT NEWPORT NEWS HAS RELATIVES HERE

Mrs. Frank Taylor, 107 Watauga avenue, received word today that her sister-in-law and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. James Armitage, were killed in an automobile accident near Newport News, Va. yesterday.

The couple, who were recently married, were en route to Greeneville and Morristown to visit relatives, when the accident occurred.

Funeral services will be held Sunday for Mrs. Armitage at Morristown, while Mr. Armitage’s body was taken to Greeneville for burial. He was the son of Roy Armitage.

ARMSTRONG, C. R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 18, 1941
LOCAL RESIDENTS ATTEND FUNERAL AT ROGERSVILLE

Mrs. Charles P. Toncray, Sr. and Miss Margaret Armstrong were called to Rogersville yesterday due to the death and burial of their brother, C. R. Armstrong. They were accompanied by Mrs. Billy Toncray and James Toncray.

Mr. Armstrong died suddenly Monday of a heart ailment. Funeral services were conducted from the New Providence church at Stony Point, the old homestead yesterday.

ARMSTRONG, Mrs. W. H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 9, 1929
Personals. Word has been received in this city of the death of Mrs. W. H. Armstrong, wife of Dr. Armstrong, which occurred yesterday at her home in Rogersville. Mrs. Armstrong has been critically ill for several months and little hope for her recovery was held. Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong’s daughter, Miss Tilly Armstrong, died New Year’s day of flu and the remaining child, a daughter, Mrs. Ernest McFadden, is seriously ill with an attack of infulenza. Dr. Armstrong is a brother of Mrs. Charles Toncray and Miss Margaret Armstrong, of this city.

ARMSTRONG, William (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 12, 1936 DR. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG

Funeral services for Dr. William Armstrong, 75, brother of Mrs. Charles P. Toncray, who died yesterday morning at his home in Rogersville, were conducted from the Rogersville Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon at three o’clock with Dr. Dabney Carson officiating. Interment was in the McKinny Cemetery.

Dr. Armstrong was a practicing physician for the past 47 years. He had been ill for the past two years.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Sallie Armstrong McFadden of Rogersville; three brothers, Charlie, Robert S. and Richard E. Armstrong; five sisters, Mrs. C. P. Toncray of Elizabethton, Mrs. Clinton G. Lyons, Mrs. DeWolfe Miller, Mrs. Frank Powell and Miss Margaret Armstrong.

ARNETT, Andrew J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 18, 1947 ANDREW J. ARNETT

Andrew J. Arnett, 69, died at his home on Route 2, Roan Mountain Sunday at 1:00 p.m. He has been in poor health for the past two years and has been bedfast for seven weeks. He was a member of the Morgan’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jennie Arnett; two sons, Tom Arnett and Nat Arnett, both of Route 2, Roan Mountain; one brother, James Arnett of Hampton; five half brothers, Cleve, Dan, Loyd and Keller Whitehead and Will Arnett all of Hampton; one half sisters, Nancy Guinn of Route 2, Roan Mountain; twenty-two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Morgan’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church Tuesday at 11:a.m., with the Rev. Virgil DeLoach officiating. Burial will be in the Peters Cemetery.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the services.
The body was removed to the home this morning from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ARNETT, Annie Pauline

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 24, 1949
[Photo] ANNIE PAULINE ARNETT
Annie Pauline Arnett Dies From Accidental Gun Wound Roan Mountain Girl Killed By Blast In Chest

Annie Pauline Arnett, 13, of Roan Mountain was killed yesterday afternoon at 3:30 by a shotgun blast accidentally discharged by her seven-year-old brother, Earl, Sheriff Ray Johnson stated.

The accident occurred when Pauline was playing with Earl and a younger brother Billie aged 3, Johnson said.

The mother, Mrs. Tate Arnett, stated that she stepped out of the house for a few minutes to go after water. As she was returning she heard the shot and rushed into the room to find her daughter shot in the lower chest, she added, Pauline died instantly, Johnson said.

Tate Arnett, an employee of the state highway department, was working at the time of the tragedy.

Survivors besides the parents are three brothers, Earl, Robert, and Billie; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopson, of Roan Mountain; paternal grandfather, George Arnett, Linville, N.C.

The funeral will be held at St. John’s Church, of which she was a member, Saturday at 2 p.m. Other arrangements are incomplete. Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge.

ARNETT, Charlotte Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 13, 1950 CHARLOTTE ANN ARNETT

Charlotte Ann Arnett, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford O. Arnett, Route 2, Hampton, died Thursday in a local hospital.

Survivors are the parents; one sister, Marita Jane, one brother, William Oscar, of Hampton, Route 2; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Arnett, Elizabethton; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Whitehead of Hampton.

Short graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 o’clock Friday afternoon from the Johnson Cemetery near Crabtree.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ARNETT, Francis

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 25, 1946 INFANT ARNETT

Francis Arnett, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Arnett of Shell Creek, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital Saturday morning.

She is survived by her parents, five sisters and four brothers, maternal grandfather, Mr. Carson Banner of Shell Creek, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Arnett of Hampton.

Funeral service was conducted from the home Sunday morning. Burial was in Family Cemetery.

ARNETT, James S. (Rev.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 2, 1950 REV. JAMES S. ARNETT

Rev. James S. Arnett, 74, died at his home, route 2, Hampton, Wednesday at 1 p.m. after a ten days illness.

He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and formerly pastor of the Dennis Cove, Heaton Creek, Curtis Creek, St. Johns, Gap Creek, and Stoney Creek Baptist Churches.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Phebe Arnett; four daughters, Mrs. Maggie Hensley and Mrs. Martha Mitchell both of Johnson City, and Mrs. Caroline Campbell and Mrs. Bessie Colbaugh both of Dennis Cove; three sons, Andy and Phil Arnett of Shell Creek, and Paul Arnett of Richmond, Virginia; 38 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Dennis Cove Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. R. C. Stockton officiating.

Burial will be in the Bennett Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be selected at the services.
The body was returned to the home today at 10 a.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home. Three half sisters, Mrs. Tempy Ward, Mrs. Nancy Quinn, Mrs. Martha Whitehead, all of Hampton,

Tenn.; three half brothers, Dan, John, Cleve Whitehead, all of Hampton, Tenn.

ARNETT, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 27, 1933
DEATH TAKES JOHN ARNETT AT HOSPITAL Howard Arnett Gives Statement telling About Shooting

John Arnett, 32, constable in the second district, who was shot in the back during revival services at a small church near Crabtree, about 18 miles from here, Tuesday evening, died in a local hospital at 5:30 this morning.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at three o’clock at the Peters Cemetery on Tiger Creek. The Rev. G. W. Matney of Elizabethton will have charge of the final rites.

Arnett, who was well known and liked in Carter county, is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Arnett, and his wife and four children.

Every effort was made to save the constable’s life. Blood transfusions were administered and an operation was held in which one of the man’s kidney’s was removed.

Howard Arnett, who confessed to shooting Constable Arnett during the church services Tuesday evening, today voluntarily issued a statement in regard to the affair. The statement, written out and submitted to the Star, was witnessed by Deputies Sheriff A. B. Williams and G. W. Hinkle.

The signed statement: [JAKS Note: the statement had been cut out of this copy of the newspaper.]

ARNETT, John

“Elizabethton Star,” November 2, 1933 ARNETT YOUTH HELD TO COURT

Howard Arnett, 20, was bound to circuit court by Magistrate George Angel at the preliminary hearing Wednesday afternoon. He is held without bond on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of his third cousin, John Arnett, 32, about two weeks ago.

Two boys arrested with Howard Arnett were placed under bond by Angel as material witnesses for the trial in the higher court next term.

John Arnett, constable in the second district, was shot in the back during revival service at a small church near Crabtree about 18 miles from here. He died a few days later in a local hospital. Howard Arnett and his two companions were lodged in the county jail.

Howard confessed to county authorities last week and signed a statement describing the tragedy in detail.

He told officers he shot through the church window with a single barreled shotgun.

The preliminary hearing was originally set for last Monday but was postponed to one o’clock Wednesday. The trial was later continued from one o’clock to 3:30 yesterday afternoon. A large number of spectators listed to the proceedings.

ARNETT, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 23, 1934
2 ARNETT BOYS GIVEN LIFE TERMS
ROBERT JULIAN SENTENCED 21 YEARS AS JURY RETURNS 1ST DEGREE MURDER VERDICT

On the first occasion in many years, a Carter county jury late yesterday afternoon return3ed a verdict of first-degree murder, resulting in life sentences for two youths, and a 21-year term for the third younger boy. Howard Arnett and his distant relative, Dayton Arnett, were sentenced to life imprisonment, and Robert Julian, 18 years old, received a 21-year sentence for the slaying of Constable John Arnett last October 24, in the next to final day of the regular February term of circuit court.

According to the testimony in the trial that started last Tuesday morning, Howard Arnett shot the officer as the latter started to lead the singing in a small church revival near Crabtree last fall. Dayton Arnett and Robert Julian were with Howard at the time the shot was fired from a single-barreled 12-guage shotgun through the church window. The constable later died of the injuries.

The case went to the trial jury at noon Thursday and after deliberating a short time, they returned to the courtroom with the word they couldn’t agree. Judge D. A. Vines asked them to retire and reconsider, which resulted in the verdict about 4:30 p.m.

Yesterday’s verdict was the first life sentence given any person since W. C. Ryan has been circuit court clerk. “I don’t even remember of a jury giving life sentences before in this county,” said Mr. Ryan.

The three boys will be held in the custody of Sheriff J. M. Moreland until they will be taken to the state penitentiary to serve their terms “at hard labor.” According to the verdict, the boys will also have to pay the costs of the case.

Court adjourned last evening until two o’clock this afternoon at which time the last case on the criminal docket will be tried.

ARNETT, Mary Ellen

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 22, 1943 MRS. MARY ELLEN ARNETT

Mrs. Mary Ellen Arnett, age 66, died Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bell Murry, route 3, Butler, after an illness of two weeks.

Survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Goldie Smith and Mrs. Carrie McNeil of Butler; two brothers, John Murry, of Johnson City; Jake Murry of Butler; one sister, Mrs. Bell Murry; 15 grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the home of the sister, Mrs. Murry, this afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. Phillip Shepherd, officiating.

Burial was made in Peters Cemetery. Pallbearers and flower bearers were selected from friends attending the funeral. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ARNETT, Maude W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 9, 1944 MRS. MAUDE W. ARNETT

Mrs. Maude Williams Arnett, 54, wife of P. R. Arnett of Gap Creek, died at 5:00 p.m. after a long illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Zion Baptist Church Friday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. H. J. Campbell and the Rev. G. D. Barrett officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

Mrs. Arnett was a life-long member of the Zion Baptist Church of Gap Creek, and a member of the Daughters of America.

Survivors are her husband, P. B. Arnett; nine sons, Fred, Orville, John, Bill, and Herbert of Elizabethton, Dewey, U. S. Army Air Corp, England, Archie, U. S. Army, France, Wayne, Seabees, Pacific, Henry, U. S. Army, Monroe, La.; one daughter, Mrs. Johnnie McKeehan of Elizabethton; two brothers, Dewey and Arthur Williams of Tampa, Florida; ten grandchildren; three half-brothers, LeRoy Robinson,

Florida, Brownlow Robinson, Florida, and Montie Robinson, Florida.
The body will be returned to the home on Gap Creek Thursday morning at 10:00 o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ARNETTE, Foster Greenwood

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 25, 1945 Heart Attack Fatal To Knoxville Man

Foster Greenwood Arnette of Knoxville, died Wednesday morning at 1:30 a.m. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He was stricken at Fraziers Market on Elk Avenue.

Mr. Arnette was an employe[sic] of the Lowe Brothers Company of Knoxville and was stopping at the local hotel here. His body will be returned to Manns Funeral Home in Knoxville today from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

ARNEY, Bobby Dean

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 28, 1945 School Boy Dies Of Electric Burns

Bobby Dean Arney, of Doeville, 9, was shocked and fatally burned yesterday afternoon when he grasped a high voltage guy wire on his way home from the Pine Orchard school. He died at the St. Elizabeth Hospital at 6 p.m.

He is survived by his parents: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Arney, a twin sister, Emma Jean Arrney, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Matheson, all of Doeville.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 2:00 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Clarence Nelson in charge. Burial will be in the Morley Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Ward, Junior Clark, Billy Stalcup, Roy Nave, Billy Kite, Loyd Barry, Russell Arnett, and Junior Danner.

Tetrick Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

ARNEY, Bonnie Beatrice

“The Tomahawk,” August 23, 1961 Miss Bonnie Beatrice Arney…

…54, Neva, died at her home in Neva, Sunday morning after a lengthy illness. Miss Arney was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include two brothers, Jack Arney, Neva, and Adam Arney, Mountain City, two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Putman, of Neva and Mrs. Virginia Wright, West Chester, Pa., and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the Pine Grove Baptist Church Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Mack Hodge and Rev. Charles Tester officiating. Burial was in Brown cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ralph Wilson, Gary Arney, A.G. Putman, Paul Murray, Johnny Putman, David Putman and Randal Putman.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

ARNEY, Darcus

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 29, 1944 MRS. DARCUS ARNEY

Mrs. Darcus Arney, age 81, life long resident of Johnson County, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Friday at her home, route 3, Mountain City. She had been ill for the past two years.

Mrs. Arney was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mollie Bowman, Butler, Mrs. Lizzie Hodge, of the home;nine grandchildren; one brother, Ben Moody of Butler.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the home with the Rev. W. B.

Robbins and Rev. Triplett officiating. Burial will be in the Campbell Cemetery. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

ARNEY, Docia Estep

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 13, 1943 MRS. DOCIA E. ARNEY

Mrs. Docia Estep Arney, age 64, a well known resident of Carter county died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Webb Myers, Elizabethton, RFD No. 5, this morning at 10:45 o’clock after a few weeks illness.

Funeral arrangements are not complete and will be announced by North Funeral Home.

ARNEY, Docia Estep

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 14, 1943 MRS. DOCIA E. ARNEY

Mrs. Docia Estep Arney, age 62, a well-known resident of Carter county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Webb Myers, Elizabethton, route 5 Tuesday morning at 10:45 o’clock after a few weeks illness. She was a member of the Poplar Grove Baptist church.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Caldwell Springs Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Rev. J. J. Richardson in charge. Miss Myrtle Pierce will be in charge of the music. Interment will be made in the Garland cemetery.

Survivors are the husband, Godfrey Arney; two sons, Barney Lewis, Elizabethton, route 5; and Theodore Lewis, of the U. S. Army, Fort Oglethorpe; two daughters, Miss Maude Lewis and Mrs. Susan Myers, both of Elizabethton, route 5; one brother, Wylie Estep, Elizabethton, route 5; also six grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be George White, Dan White, Burel Lewis, James Oliver, Gilbert Wilson, Brown Elliott, S. A. Hardin, Eston Williams and Rube Myers.

Flower bearers will be Mrs. Mabel Nave, Mrs. Mae Hardin, Helen White, Burna Buckles, Beulah Berry, Adredy[sic] Hardin, Virginia Hardin, Dora Buckles, Cordie Williams, Burna Berry, Letha Berry, Mrs. Gilbert Wilson, Nelle Lewis, Hazel Elliott, Mrs. Susie Elliott, Ivara[sic] Pierce, Mrs. Herman Weaver, Hallie and Nora Weaver, Mrs. Burel Lewis, Mrs. Carl Lewis, Mrs. Dana Slemp, Mary Ellen Slemp, Mazie and Bonnie Estep, Florenie Berry, Mrs. Eston Williams, Hazel White, Mrs. Rube Myers, Hattie Pierce, Kathleen Pierce, Mrs. Max Jarrett, Lela Richardson, Mrs. Ruth Velt, Mary Alice Taylor, Charlotte Elliott, Juanita Estep, Hazel and Margaret Estep.

ARNEY, Godfrey

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 16, 1966 Godfrey Arney. . .

Godfrey Arney, 87, Route 3, Butler, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, following a brief illness.

Mr. Arney was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and member of the Little Doe Baptist Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Taylor, Mrs. Doshia Taylor, Route 5, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Polly Sweeney, Big Stone Gap, Va.; one brother, W.G. Arney, Route 3, Butler; three sons, Joe Arney, Butler, Ike Arney, Kingsport, and Brownlow Arney, Big Stone Gap, Va. and several grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday (today) at the Tetrick Funeral Home chapel in Elizabethton with Rev. Dennis Hamm Jr. and Rev. Burl Garland officiating. Music by Hardin Brothers Quartet. Burial was in Ensor Cemetery. Pallbearers were H.R. Long Jr., Junior Grindstaff, Frank Shupe, Carl Keller, Junior Greer, Russell Arney, Fred Stout, and Med Garland.

Tetrick in charge of arrangements.

ARNEY, Gordon

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 23, 1958 GORDON ARNEY

Gordon Arney, age 79, of Neva, died Sunday night, April 20, at about 10 p.m. at the home of a son, Adam Arney in Mountain City. A native of Johnson county, he was a retired farmer and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Etta Farthing Arney; two sons, Adam of Mountain City and Jack of Neva; three daughters, Bonnie Arney of the home; Mrs. Elizabeth Putnam of Neva, and Mrs. Virginia Wright of West Chester, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Pine Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Charles Tester and Rev. Bruce South officiating. Interment was in Brown Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ARNEY, J. A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 9, 1948 FUNERAL SERVICE TODAY FOR ARNEY

Funeral services for Judge J. A. Arney, 77, who died at his home on Grove Street Wednesday morning will be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at the Oak Street Baptist Church with the Rev. James A. Clark and the Rev. Fred Smith officiating.

Music will be under the direction of the church choir and Frank Isaacs. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers are J. B. Owen, Joe Isaacs, Claude Kidd, Hacker Carriger, Oliver Campbell, Charles Reece, Will Parlier and J. D. Bunting.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Adult Men’s Class of the church. Flower bearers will be the LLL Class of the church.

Mr. Arney, a native of Johnson County, moved to Elizabethton 39 years ago. He served as city judge and recorder for a period of eight years. Prior to that he was a merchant and farmer. In late years he had been in the dairy business.

He was a member of the Christian Church in Johnson County, but has been active in the Oak Street Baptist Church for a number of years. He gave the land for the church and taught an adult Sunday School class there.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Annie Louise Arney; two sons, J. Norton Arney of Johnson City and Reuben Arney of Elizabethton; two brothers, J. R. Arney of Jonesboro, and Gordon Arney of Neva.

ARNEY, Margaret Laura

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 2, 1966 Margaret Laura Arney. . .

Margaret Laura Arney, age 88 of Neva (Roan Creek Community) died at her home Thursday at 7 a.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Watauga County, N.C. but had made her home in Johnson County for many years. Mrs. Arney is the widow of the late Charlie Arney and daughter of the late William and Tishia Snyder Walker.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Grace Arnold, Neva; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. 50

with Rev. Bruce Simcox and Rev. Carroll Fletcher officiating. Burial was in Walker Cemetery. Pall bearers[sic] and flower bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

ARNEY, Margaret Laura

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 9, 1966 Cards Of Thanks

We want to express our appreciation to all the kind neighbors and friends during the death of our Dear Mother and Grandmother, Laura Arney. Words cannot tell how much we appreciate the kind people for all they have done for us, and for all the nice food, the cards and flowers.

We too, are grateful for the Rev. Carroll Fletcher and Rev. Bruce Simcox and for all who assisted in any way with the services. Also we are very grateful for the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home. Every one will always be remembered.

Grace Arnold and Family

ARNEY, Mary Etta

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 22, 1963 Mrs. Mary Etta Arney

Mrs. Mary Etta Arney, age 76 of Roan Creek Section of Neva, died at her home Wednesday at 10:10 a.m. following a lengthy illness.

She was a native of Johnson County and the widow of A.G. Arney. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Jack of Mountain City and Adam of Neva; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Putman of Neva and Mrs. Virginia Wright of Winchester, Pa.; one sister, Lou Arney, Elizabethton; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services were conducted from the Pine Grove Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clarence Lewis and the Rev. Charles Tester officiating. Burial was in Brown Cemetery.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ARNEY, Mary Etta

“The Tomahawk,” May 22, 1963 Cards Of Thanks

We want to express our sincere appreciation to our many friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during our bereavement in the loss of our loved one, Mrs. Mary Etta Arney. For your comforting words of sympathy, for the beautiful flowers, the food and every token of your friendship, we shall always be grateful.

Especially we are appreciative of the kind ministry of the Rev. Clarence Lewis and Rev. Charles Tester, and for the proficient services of the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.

The Mary Etta Arney Family

ARNEY, Richard Kermit

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 2, 1970 DEATHS

Richard Kermit Arney, 59, of Rt. 1, Neva, Pine Grove Community, died Saturday, 8:30 a.m., at his residence after an illness of several months. He was a native of Johnson County, a son of the late William Carlie and Hannie Coffey Arney.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Euna Grace Arney, Neva; two sons, Glenn and Wayne, both of Neva; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Jeter, Ft. Gordon, Ga., Mrs. Ruth Robins, Richmond, Va., Mrs. Belle Hudson, Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Martha Dugger, Neva; one brother, Arvil Arney, Klitchtat, Wash.; five sisters, Mrs. Donnie Stout, Mountain City, Mrs. Winnie Tester, Granada, Calif., Mrs. Laura Jenkins, Cosmopolis, Wash., Mrs. Hattie Stevins, Vancouver, Washington; 14 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 2:30 p.m., from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Wood and Rev. Earl Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Mast Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Orville Church, Glenn Snyder, Ira Tester, Edd Lunceford, John Maze, J. B. Dugger, Joe Farthing and Bob Cress.

Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ARNEY, William Carter

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, March 18, 1948 [published at a later date] WILLIAM C. ARNEY DIES AT WATAUGA

William Carter Arney, 85, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Clemons, at Watauga at 10:30 p.m. Monday night, March 29. He had been in ill health for several months.

A native of Johnson County, he had made his home with his daughter for the past three years. He is survived by a total of 98 direct descendants.

Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Betty Dugger, Mrs. W. S. Stout, both of Butler; Mrs. J. F. Thomas of Benham, Va.; Mrs. W. D. Johnson of Mountain City; Mrs. Charlie Slemp of nearby Neva; Mrs. K. H. Cress of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Clemons of Watauga; three sons, Dave of Watauga, and Edward and Carl of Butler; a sister, Mrs. Ellen Snyder of Johnson City; 50 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren.

Funeral will be held at Midway Church, Butler, Wednesday, Mar. 31, at 2 p.m., with Revs. J. J. Richardson, B. M. Conyer and W. M. Pettit officiating. Burial is to be made in Mast Cemetery, a Neva.

The body will be taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Stout, at Butler, Tuesday at 5 p.m.

ARNEY, William Carter

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 30, 1948
WILLIAM CARTER ARNEYWILLIAM CARTER ARNEY

William Carter Arney, 85, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Clemons, Watauga, Monday at 10:30 p.m. Mr. Arney had been in failing health for some time but his death was sudden. A native of Johnson County, he had made his home with his daughter for the past three years.

Survivors are seven daughters, Mrs. Betty Dugger and Mrs. W. S. Stout of Butler; Mrs. J. F. Thomas of Benhams, Va.; Mrs. W. D. Johnson of Mountain City, Mrs. Charlie Slemp of Neva, Mrs. K. H. Cress of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Will Clemons of Watauga; three sons, Dave Arney of Watauga, Edgar and Carl Arney of Butler; one sisters, Mrs. Ellen Snyder of Johnson City; 50 grandchildren and 38 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Midway Church at Butler, Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Revs. J. J. Richardson, B. M. Canup, and W. M. Pettit officiating. Burial will be in the Mast Cemetery at Neva.

Music will be under the direction of the Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Pettit. Active pallbearers are: Jim Hicks, Duff Dugger, Ross Forrester, D. H. Pierce, Calvin Feathers, and Walter Vest. Flower bearers will be the granddaughters.

The body will be returned to the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Stout at Butler today at 5:00 p.m.

Roy Hathaway Funeral home is in charge.

ARNOLD, Alice Snyder

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, Oct. 4, 1945 DEATHS.
MRS. ALICE SNYDER ARNOLD

Mrs. Alice Snyder Arnold, wife of Clarence Arnold, was born April 24, 1900 and died Oct. 5, 1945.

She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Arzell Combs of Pennsylvania; Glenn Arnold of Mountain City; Mrs. Hallie Greer of Pennsylvania; Ray Arnold now serving in the U.S. Navy; John Henry Arnold, Trade; Earl Loyd, J. D., J. R., Ruth, Buddie, and an infant, all of Mountain City. She was preceded in death by one child, Mabel who died in infancy. She also has one grandchild, the daughter of Mrs. Arzell Combs. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Lou Snyder and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Kate Davis, Coples, W.Va.; Mrs. Annie Orduff, Bristol, Va., Mrs. Ethel Host, Bostain, Va.; C. C. Snyder, Mountain City; Arthur Snyder, Pennsylvania; Paul Snyder, Superior, W.Va.; Albert Snyder, Mountain City; Jesse Snyder, Bristol, VA.; and Mrs. Lizzie Howard, Shouns.

Mrs. Arnold was a member of the Christian Baptist Church in the 3rd District of Johnson County.

ARNOLD, Almus Dail

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 7, 1959 ALMUS DAIL ARNOLD…

…53, Neva, died in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City,Tuesday.

Mr. Arnold was a native of Johnson county, a farmer, and a member of Baker’s Gap Baptist Church.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Arnold; one brother Raymond Arnold of Joliet, Ill., one sister, Mrs. W. H. Jones of Boone, N.C.

Funeral services were held at Baker’s Gap Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Bymun Trivett and Rev. Lawrence Hagaman officiating.

Burial was in Baker’s Gap Cemetery. Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, Anna Belle

“The Tomahawk,” October 21, 1964 Anna Belle Arnold…

Anna Belle Arnold, age 91 of Elizabethton died in the Carter County Memorial Hospital Tuesday afternoon after a four-week illness. Mrs. Arnold spent most of her life in Mountain City but had made her home with Mrs. Ruby Little a daughter, for the past 10 years. She was the widow of the late James S. Arnold and the oldest member of the Valley View Methodist Church at Mountain City.

Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Roy Phillippi, Mountain City, Mrs. Paul Jones, Bristol, Mrs. Alfred McConkey from Ohio, Mrs. Reba Gentry, Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Ruby Little, Elizabethton and Mrs. Juanita Morley of Tampa, Fla., one sister, Mrs. Eva Crews, Bluefield, W.Va.; 27 grandchildren; 57 great- grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Valley View Methodist Church Friday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Virgil Booher and Fred Smith, pastor First Christian Church, Elizabethton, officiating. Burial was in Phillippi cemetery.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

ARNOLD, Anna Belle

“The Tomahawk,” November 4, 1964 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our appreciation to our many friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown to us during our grief upon the loss of our beloved mother and grandmother, Bell Arnold.
We shall always remember with gratitude the beautiful floral offering, each expression of sympathy, the food and every act of kindness shown us.
To the ministers, Rev. Virgel[sic] Booher and Fred Smith and Rev. Brown. The Bell Arnold Family

ARNOLD, Annie M.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 30, 1949 MRS. ANNIE M. ARNOLD

Mrs. Annie M. Arnold, 32, of Doeville, route 1, died at 5:30 a.m. in Appalachian Hospital.

Survivors are the husband, Eugene Arnold; eight children, Sylvia, Pearle, Frances, Genieve, Vella Mae, Dallas Beal, Bobby Gene, and an infant son; mother, Mrs. Laura Campbell of Carderview; four brothers, Ernest Campbell of Kingsport, Roscoe Campbell with the U.S. Army in Japan; Joe Campbell of Johnson City, and Sankler Campbell of Carderview.

The body was taken to the home of the mother in Carderview, where the funeral was at 2:30 Sunday, June 26. Burial was in the Campbell Cemetery.

ARNOLD, Armer Byrl

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 4, 1959 ARMER BYRL ARNOLD…

… 48, Mountain City, died at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at his home after a three-month illness. A native of Johnson county, he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Monnie Arnold; two sons, Vernon and Kenneth Arnold, and two daughters, Jeanette and Diana Arnold of the Home; two brothers, Dexter Arnold, Delaware, and Roseman Arnold, Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Opal Worley, Mountain City; three half-brothers, Dean Arnold, Butler, Shelburne and James Arnold of Butler; four half-sisters, Mrs. Dudley Cress, Mountain City, Mrs. Ivan Guinn, Shouns, and Martha and Rachel Arnold, Mountain City; and his father, Kenny Arnold, Butler.

Funeral services were held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from the Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Worley officiating.

Burial was in Campbell cemetery.

Pallbearers were Glascow Trivett, Burt Stout, Edgar Bumgardner, Rex Stout, Bruce Roberts, H. Long, Vaught Stout, and Ted Pierce.

ARNOLD, Bruce (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 9, 1931
Mountain City News – Mrs. Bruce Arnold died of typhoid fever in a Bristol hospital Wednesday

night. Mrs. Arnold had been ill for several days and was removed from her home in Kentucky to the hospital when she became seriously ill. The remains were brought here Thursday morning where interment was made in the Phillippi Cemetery Friday morning. Mrs. Arnold, who was Miss Eldridge before her marriage, is survived by her husband and two children

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 28, 1940 MOUNTAIN CITY BOY, 12, DROWNS

MOUNTAIN CITY, July 27 – Carl Arnold, 12-year old son of Bruce Arnold, drowned Friday while swimming in a pool on the farm of Joe Blackburn, three miles south of Mountain City on the Cold Springs road.

It was said the boy was swimming with a younger child and sank in deep water. His companion raced to the home of the boy’s father, a mile away, but by the time the latter reached the scene it was too late.

The body was recovered by the father, and Dr. J. R. Butler of Mountain City, attempted resuscitation.

The child is survived by his father, and one sister, and his grandparents. His mother died eight years ago.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Valley View. Rev. A. E. Brown will be in charge. Playmates will serve as flower and pallbearers.

ARNOLD, Caroline

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, Aug. 25, 1949 MRS. CAROLINE ARNOLD

Mrs. Caroline Arnold, died Thursday, Aug. 18 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dottie WILSON at Shouns, following an illness of several months. She was the widow of the late Daniel Arnold

Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Wilson; James F. Arnold, Porterville, Calif., Lloyd Arnold, Portland, Ore., Roscoe Arnold, Tismo Beach, Calif., Luther Arnold, Elizabethton, Tenn., Riley Arnold, Porterville, and Danny Arnold, Neva; one sister, Mrs. Betty Mast, Seattle, Wash., 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Aug. 21, conducted at 2 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, of which she was the oldest member. She joined the church in 1879. Rev. Major Arrowood officiated.

ARNOLD, Claude Burl

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 10, 1969 DEATHS

Claude Burl Arnold, 52, of Rt. 1, Butler (Dry Run Community), died Friday, 1 p.m., in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Samuel Arnold and Mrs. Blanche D. Arnold of Mountain City. He was a farmer and a member of the Bakers Gap Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby C. Arnold, Butler; six brothers, Jim, Jake, Bill, Johnny and Junior, all of Mountain City, and Arthur, Toughkenamon, Pa.; his mother, Blanche D. Arnold, Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee Arnold, Toughkenamon, Pa., and Mrs. Marie Barry, Chucky; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, 2 p.m., from the Baker’s Gap Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ronda Earp and Rev. Billy Trivette, officiating. Burial was in the Cable Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ARNOLD, Claude C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1954 CLAUDE C. ARNOLD

Claude C. Arnold, age 35, a Johnson county native and a veteran of World War II, died Saturday night, Dec. 4, in Creston, N.C., of what Carolina officers termed a self-inflicted wound.

C. S. Neal, clerk of the Superior Court in Jefferson, N.C., quoted the Ashe county coroner as saying that Arnold died as the result of a self-inflicted rifle wound.

He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Arnold, Neva; one son, Lester Arnold, Neva; six brothers, William Coolidge, and David Arnold of Baltimore, Md., Walter Arnold of Hampton, Joe Arnold of Neva, and John Arnold of St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Hartman of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Beulah Mink and Mrs. Rosalie Dunn of Neva.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Johnson Chapel, with Rev. Earl Campbell and Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial was in Arnold Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, Cora Davis

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 28, 1967 Cora Davis Arnold. . .

Cora Davis Arnold, age 86 of Butler, Route 3, died at her home Friday at 9:30 a.m. after a long illness. She was a native of Johnson County, the daughter of the late John and Mary Fletcher Davis.

Survivors include the husband, Grant Arnold, Butler; three sons, Windon Arnold and Stansell Arnold, both Butler, and J.L. Arnold, Johnson City; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Pleasant and Mrs. Wilburn Estep, both Butler; two brothers, Chester Davis and Clay Davis, both of Butler; one sister, Mrs. Seth Robinson, Elizabethton; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted from Little Doe Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth Kyker officiating. Burial was in Rambo cemetery.

Pallbearers were J.E. Arnold, Park Arnold, Elwood Arnold, Medford Garland, Argil Rambo, Junior Greer, C.J. Matherly and Frank Shupe. Flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ARNOLD, David

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 20, 1950 DAVID ARNOLD

Funeral services were held Thursday at the Hill Chapel for little six-year-old David Arnold of Route 1, Mountain City, who died at General Hospital after being admitted on November 14 with a definite diagnosis of polio.

The little boy was rushed from Johnson City, led by special highway patrol all the way to Knoxville by the Johnson City Emergency and Life Saving Squad. He died a short time after admission.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Arnold; two sisters, Sophia Elizabethton and Viola Gray; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Arnold; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Turnmire.

ARNOLD, Edna

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 22, 1955 MRS. EDNA ARNOLD

Mrs. Edna Arnold, 69, died at her home, Butler, Monday at 11:45 p.m. Mrs. Arnold was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Alex and Fred of Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Lula Arnold of Butler; two sisters, Nelia Davenport and Mrs. Fannie Hatley of Butler; two brothers, Monroe Davenport of Butler and Jacob Davenport of Reece, N.C. and one grandson.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, Edward Gene

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 7, 1957 EDWARD GENE ARNOLD…

… 10 weeks, died at the home in St. Louis, Mo. Aug. 2.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Arnold of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Kathy Jane Arnold of the home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Arnold of Mountain City; maternal grandfather, Stacy Tester of Shouns, several uncles and aunts.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Duff Arnold, Shouns,

with Rev. Ted Robinson and Rev. Grady Stout officiating. Burial was in Greene Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, Eliza Jane

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 26, 1958 MRS. ELIZA JANE ARNOLD

Mrs. Eliza Jane Arnold, 75, Neva, died in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, March 11, after a short illness. She was a native of Johnson County and a member of Baker’s Gap Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Raymond of Joliet, Ill, and A. D. Arnold of Neva; one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Jones of Boone, N.C.; one brother, W. D. Day of Neva; two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Arnold of McEwen, and Mrs. Martha Pless of Ellinberg, Wash.; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Baker’s Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Bynum Trivett and Rev. Tom Worley officiating.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, Emerson

“The Tomahawk,” August 9, 1961 Emerson Arnold…

…60, Toughkenamon, Pa., died Thursday morning. He was a member of Little Doe Baptist Church.

Surviving are six sons, George Arnold, Neva, Jesse Arnold, of Avondale, Pa., Edgar Arnold of Toughkenamon, Pa., Coy Arnold, Kennett Square, Pa., John Henry Arnold, Toughkenamon, Pa., and Bruce Rhea Arnold of Toughkenamon, Pa.

Three daughters, Mrs. Mary Nell Johnson, Avondale, Mrs. Venia Mae Manuel, Toughkenamon, and Mrs. Marie Nichols of Topeka, Kansas. Also twenty grandchildren, the father, John Arnold of Mountain City, a brother, Eugene Arnold, Johnson City, and a sister, Mrs. Lisia Walker, Mountain City.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. at the Little Doe Baptist Church with Rev. G. Blackburn and Rev. Paul Dyson in charge.

Interment in Shoun cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, Eva

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 18, 1934 DEATH TAKES MRS. ARNOLD

Mrs. Eva Arnold, highly respected woman of Hampton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Jackson, at that place at 6:45 this morning.

The deceased was the daughter of the late Jordan Jones and was born in Elizabethton. Her early life spent in Johnson county. She was married to William Arnold, who died several years ago. Forty-eight years ago, she moved to Hampton, where she has since resided. Early in life she united with the Baptist church. Her friends were counted by the hundreds, everyone who met her becoming immediately attracted by her kind, loving and motherly attitude. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. B. C. Campbell, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Jim Vanhuss, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. C. L. Baker, Raleigh, N. C.; Mrs. W. F. Mathes, Rossville, Ga.; Mrs. E. M. Brumit, Carson, Wash.; Mrs. Sam Jackson, Hampton; one son, J. W. Arnold, Morristown. She also is survived by a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held from the Baptist church at Hampton Thursday afternoon at 2:30, the 57

Rev. John Hall and Judge W. R. Allen officiating. Interment will be made in the Campbell Cemetery at Hampton. The body will remain at the Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the funeral tomorrow.

Active pall bearers will include D. S. Williams, D. S. Wagner, D. D. Campbell, J. M. Hall, DR. J. A. Hardin, and W. F. Hardin.

Flower bearers will be Mrs. Lena Hardin, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. Sallie Hall, Miss Posie Hathaway, Mrs. Annie Campbell, Mrs. Dora Campbell, Mrs. Lillie Wagner, Mrs. Robert Smalling, and Mrs. Hettie Johnson.

ARNOLD, Everett G.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 26, 1948 EVERETT G. ARNOLD

Everett G. Arnold, 51, 146 East Highland road, Johnson City, died in the Veterans Hospital at Mountain Home last Thursday.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Janie Wilkinson Arnold; three sons, Ralph, Chattanooga, Gene, Abilene, Tex., and Malcolm, Johnson City; a daughter, Miss Lola Arnold, Washington, D.C.; four brothers, Theodore, Carthage, Dee, Mountain City, Tom, Norfolk, Va. and J. C., Chattanooga; a sister, Mrs. G. E. Burton, Norfolk, Va.

ARNOLD, Everett Graydon ARNOLD, Everett Graydon

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 16, 1948
EVERETT GRAYDON ARNOLDEVERETT GRAYDON ARNOLD

Everett Graydon Arnold, 51, of East Highland Road, Johnson City, died in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Mountain Home, Monday at 11:30 a.m.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Janie Wilkerson Arnold; three sons, Ralph Arnold of Chattanooga, Gene Arnold of Abilene, Texas, and Malcolm Arnold of Johnson City; one daughter, Miss Lois Arnold of Washington, D.C.; four brothers, J. C. Arnold of Chattanooga, Theodore Arnold of Carthage, Tennessee, Dee Arnold of Mountain City, and Tom Arnold of Norfolk, Virginia; and one sister, Mrs. G. E. Burton of Norfolk, Virginia.

Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ARNOLD, Everett Graydon

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 17, 1948
EVERETT GRAYDON ARNOLDEVERETT GRAYDON ARNOLD

Funeral services for Everett Graydon Arnold, 51, of 140 East Highland Road, Johnson City, who died in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Mountain Home Sunday morning, will be conducted at the Central Church of Christ, of which he was an Elder, Thursday at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. J. Edward Nolin officiating. Burial will be in the Monte Vista Burial Park.

Active pallbearers will be Roy Booher, H. E. Jones, Frank Woodby, Nathe[sic] Webb, Paris Miller, and Connie Lewis. The American Legion Post Number 64 of Johnson city will render military services at the grave.

Flower bearers will be the ladies of the church.

Mr. Arnold was a Veteran of World War I, a Lieutenant in the State Guard, and a member of the Mountain City American Legion Post Number 67. Prior to coming to Johnson City in 1943, he was a well- known merchant in Johnson County.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Janie Wilkinson Arnold; three sons, Ralph of Chattanooga, Gene of Abilene, Texas, and Malcolm of Johnson City; one daughter, Miss Lois Arnold of Washington, D.C.; four brothers, J.C. of Chattanooga, Theodore of Carthage, Dee of Mountain City and Tom of Norfolk, Virginia; and one sister, Mrs. G. E. Burton of Norfolk, Virginia.

The body was moved to the home this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. Thursday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.

ARNOLD, Frank

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 12, 1935 MOUNTAIN CITY

Funeral services for Frank Arnold, 20 years of age, who was fatally injured when a bus struck his automobile last Thursday, in New York, were conducted from Valley View Methodist Church Monday afternoon. Rev. E. Z. Blankenbeckler was in charge of the services.

The parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold, and seven sisters survive.

A brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bell, of New York accompanied the remains to this place.

Interment was in the Phillippi Cemetery.

ARNOLD, Frank

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 12, 1935 MOUNTAIN CITY

Funeral services for Frank Arnold, 20 years of age, who was fatally injured when a bus struck his automobile last Thursday, in New York, were conducted from Valley View Methodist Church Monday afternoon. Rev. E. Z. Blankenbeckler was sin charge of the services.

The parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold, and seven sisters survive.

A brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bell, of New York accompanied the remains to this place.

Interment was in the Phillippi Cemetery.

ARNOLD, Garland C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 3, 1944
MRS. GARLAND C. ARNOLD MURDERED BY HUSBAND; BODY BADLY BURNED One of Most Gruesome Crimes Ever Committed In County; Husband Sought

The badly charred body of Mrs. Garland C. Arnold was removed from what remained of her home on the Watauga road, about one half mile west of the Bristol highway, yesterday morning between nine and ten o’clock. The body was burned beyond recognition. She was a victim of one of the worst murders Carter County has ever recorded and her husband is being sought throughout the central south as her murderer. Only the brick foundation and chimney of the home remain standing.

Arnold, about 34 years of age, five feet, eight inches tall, and weighing 180 pounds, drove a taxi reported to be a maroon colored ’41 Chevrolet, license number 21-108 Tax. Although from the notes left by Arnold he wished to convey the impression he was about to commit suicide after the gruesome murder – he is believed to be alive. His car was reported seen about 3:00 a.m. yesterday morning on the Johnson City-Jonesboro highway. Sheriff Mike Boatright has a dragnet spread throughout the central south and hopes that the killer will be apprehended in a day or so.

The murdered woman was the daughter of the late George Colbaugh, a respected citizen and large landowner of this county. She was the niece of Squire Fred Colbaugh and was about 35 years of age. Her first husband, Clifton Crowe, died about two or three years ago, and it is reported the murdered woman and her first husband got along very well. She married Arnold over a year ago and members of her immediate family say that this second marriage was a most unfortunate and unhappy one for it seems that Arnold was married before, his first wife living in Johnson City, and going by the name of Mrs. Mable Knuckles Arnold.

For sometime past, Arnold had requested his wife, “to go to the courthouse and transfer title to her home, in which the couple lived and in which the woman was murdered, to him,” but she refused with the result that he threatened her with bodily injury and it is alleged he tried to poison her with some pop about two months ago.

Late Saturday afternoon the murdered woman was seen on the street of Elizabethton with her husband, and about ten o’clock Saturday night Arnold, using his taxi cab, delivered to the plants those he regularly carries. From a reconstruction of this gruesome crime, which Sheriff Mike Boatright and his deputies, assisted by city police, investigated, Arnold, after his taxi run, killed his wife in the back west bedroom of their attractive and modern home. He then damaged the water system beyond use, loaded some of his wife’s clothes in his car, set the gasoline soaked building afire, and drove to his first wife’s home in Johnson City where he left the clothes and a note which he asked his first wife not to open until late Sunday morning. He then drove away to parts unknown. His first wife was suspicious and read the note then and there, which reads as follows:

“Well Mable, it sure has been hard to do but it is best, she was so D… Dirty no man on earth could stand it. She was just a w….. in hell, we will go I guess but hope not, the Lord knows best for all things. You can get the insurance, I am in the river so please tell my babys to never do any thing like this. I hope they do grow up and make better men and women and be good your self and tell mother good by and all the rest to be good, you will get another note from my coat at the river where I am going and you get the insurance for the children you have the policies for us both good By to All.”

She then looked through the clothes left by the murderer and found the following note:

“I have been treated like a dog by this w….. She is the D…… B…. on Earth and it is all over now. She will never do any one else like this. I am in the River. It is hard to do but best for us both. We can not stand it any longer. I guess hell wont be any worse than it has been here. So good by All.”

She was so worried and frightened that she asked her father, Henry Knuckles, to take the notes immediately to Sheriff Boatright, but he unfortunately did not reach Boatright until about 2:45 Sunday morning. Deputy Sheriff Pete Estep, accompanied by Claude Nave, Louis Heaton and Alvin Kyte, city policemen went to the home and found it in flames, which were beyond control.

The notes left by Arnold were scribbled in pencil on small time sheets apparently torn from such a book.

The wanted man was baptized by one of our local churches about two months ago and members of that church considered him a respectable citizen, but members of his family say that he was most disagreeable and was subject to maniacal spells.

Mrs. Arnold was a member of the First Christian Church.

Survivors are her husband, Garland C. Arnold; two sisters, Mrs. Sam Manning, Mrs. Ellis Carriger, Elizabethton; five brothers, Charlie, Fred, Bill, Tyler and John Colbaugh of Elizabethton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the First Christian Church this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with the Rev. J. J. Musick and John Hall officiating. Burial was made in Colbaugh Cemetery.

Miss Lucylle Campbell was in charge of the music.

Active pallbearers were: Albert Range, Fred Bullock, Leslie Lumsden, Luther Hodge, Dana Riggs, J. C. Martin, Clarence Cameron, and Virgil Bowers.

Flower girls were Misses Nell Daniels, Florence Daniels, Mae Daniels, Pauline Hicks, Bess Slagle, Mae Bullock, Jewel Lyons, and Mesdames Grace Myers, Hattie Hathaway, J. C. Martin, D. Morrell, May Zimmerman, Maude Snodgrass, Gerta Riggs, Mable Moore, Robert Hoss and Charlotte Riggs.

The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge.

ARNOLD, General Grant

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 12, 1968 60

General Grant Arnold, age 89 of Butler, (Doeville Community) died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital Wednesday, 12:45 A.M. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late John and Elizabeth Robinson Arnold. He was a retired farmer and attended the Little Doe Baptist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Lawton Arnold, Johnson City; Windom Arnold, Butler; and Stansel Arnold, Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Robert ‘Bob’ Pleasant, Butler; and Mrs. Wilburn Estep, Butler; one brother, Eddie Arnold, Butler; two sisters, Mrs. Will Garland, Elizabethton; and Mrs. Garfield Stout, Johnson City, 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted from the Little Doe Baptist Church Friday at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Tom Biggers officiating. Burial was in Rambo Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were: Medford Garland, J.E. Arnold, Frank Shupe, Roby Osborne, Ray Stalcup, Argil Rambo, Orville Arnold and Holland Kyte.

Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ARNOLD, Grace E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 9, 1966 Grace E. Arnold. . .

Grace E. Arnold, age 48, Neva, died at her home Tuesday at 3:45 a.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include the husband, Joseph I. Arnold, Neva; a son, Paul Arnold, Neva; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Guinn, Neva; one brother, Bill Dunn, Neva; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Hartman, Richmond, Va.; three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held from the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. H.C. Price officiating. Burial will be in the Gambill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ray Stout, Kelley Mink, John Mink, David Stout, Earl Matheson, Coolidge Arnold.

Flower bearers will be ladies of the church and neighbors.

The body will remain at the Lewis Gentry Funeral home chapel until 12:00 noon Thursday at which time it will be taken to the church to await the service hour. Family will receive friends at the funeral home chapel Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

ARNOLD, Herman

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 7, 1941 HERMAN ARNOLD

Funeral services for Herman Arnold, 14-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arnold who died in a local hospital Saturday night, will be held from the Harmony Baptist church at Keenburg this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. Carl Roberts and Rev. R. S. Depew will officiate. Burial will be made in the Minton cemetery.

Surviving are his parents; his grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Rhudy Jenkins and Mrs. Della Griffin.

ARNOLD, Ida

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 28, 1937 MRS. IDA ARNOLD

Mrs. Ida Arnold Stanberry Arnold, 63, died at her home near Butler Saturday morning after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be conducted from the home tomorrow morning at ten o’clock; interment will be in the Stanberry cemetery.

Survivors are her husband, John Arnold, four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Heatley, Mrs. Verdie Black, 61

Mrs. Pearl Tripplett, Mrs. Eddie Griffin, Miss Ruby Arnold; and five sons, Tom, Gene, Howard, Rudy and Arnold.

She had been a member of the Elk Mills Baptist church for several years. [Note by JAKS: last son’s name was Orvil Arnold.]

ARNOLD, James B.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 30, 1964 James B. Arnold…

James B. Arnold, age 91 of Route 3, Mountain City (Dewey Community) died at his home on Thursday, Sept. 24, after a long illness. He was a native of Johnson County and a retired farmer; a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Swift Arnold of Mountain City; five sons, Joe Arnold, Tazewell, Va., Spencer Arnold and Gaitha Arnold, both of Mountain City, Boyd Arnold, Elizabethton and John Arnold, Wilmington, Del.; two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Bare and Mrs. Betty Campbell, both of Elizabethton; two brothers, Wilburn Arnold of Elizabethton and Modd Arnold of Bristol; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Estep, Elizabethton and Mrs. Lottie Davis, Bristol; 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Bethany Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Earl Campbell officiating.

Burial was in Wilson cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Swift, Earl Swift, Dale Pierce, Dave Church, Dearl Swift, and Frank Harper. Flower bearers were ladies of the church.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

ARNOLD, James Lloyd

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 24, 1942 INFANT ARNOLD

James Lloyd Arnold, 7 months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Arnold, Route 5, Elizabethton, died in a Johnson City hospital, Thursday morning at 8:20 o’clock.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Arnold; two sisters, Ronnie Mae and Mary Ellen; two brothers, Stacy Ray, John Hobert; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Richardson; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 o’clock from the home on Stoney Creek with the[sic] Mack Hodge officiating. Burial will be made in Hurley cemetery.

ARNOLD, James S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, December 19, 1937 JAMES S. ARNOLD

James S. Arnold, age 74, died at his home in Mountain City, Saturday morning at 3:00 o’clock.

Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at two o’clock at Valley View church with Rev. Wesley Ledford in charge. Interment will be in Phillippi cemetery.
Mr. Arnold is survived by his widow, Mrs. Belle Arnold; seven daughters, Mrs. Ray Phillippi of Mountain City, Mrs. T. A. Bell of New York, Mrs. J. P. James of Bristol, Mrs. W. H. Shupe of Mountain City, Mrs. Sam Gentry of Mesa, Idaho, Mrs. Charles Little of Elizabethton, Mrs. Dwight Morley of Mountain City.

Pallbearers will be selected from friends at the services.

ARNOLD, Jerry Wayne

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 11, 1958 JERRY WAYNE ARNOLD

Jerry Wayne Arnold, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence DeWayne Arnold of Shady Valley, died at Bundy Clinic May 17.

Survivors besides the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Arnold of Abingdon, Va., and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Elmer Widener of Abingdon, Va.

Graveside services were held at the Potter Cemetery in Sullivan county, Monday morning at 11 a.m. with Rev. Everett Dollar officiating.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, Jessie[sic] H. (Buck)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 17, 1949
Johnson City Man Drowns In SpringJohnson City Man Drowns In Spring

JOHNSON CITY, July 16 – The body of Jessia[sic] H. (Buck) Arnold, 33, was found this morning in a spring on the outskirts of Johnson City.

Officers, who said that there was no evidence of foul play, attributed Arnold’s death to drowning. Chief Deputy Wills Yates of the sheriff’s department said that markings on an embankment above the spring indicated that Arnold had slipped and fallen in the water, which was about two and a half feet deep.

ARNOLD, Joe

The Tomahawk,” May 27, 1964
JOE ARNOLD DIES IN PENNSYLVANIA

Joe Arnold, age 74, passed away at a hospital in Kennett Square, Pa., Thursday afternoon, May 21. He was a native of Johnson County and a retired farmer and a member of the Christian Church. He had lived in Pennsylvania for several years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jennie Sammons Arnold; two daughters, Mrs. Wiley Hicks and Mrs. Slussus Pardue, two sons, Dennis and Curtis Arnold, all of Pennsylvania.

Funeral services and burial were at Kennett Square Monday, May 25.

ARNOLD, John

“Johnson County, News,” Thursday, April 5, 1951 JOHN ARNOLD

John Arnold, 83, died Saturday, Mar. 31, at his home at Carderview after a short illness.

Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Minnie Hatley of Carderview, Mrs. Pearl Triplett and Mrs. Eddie Griffin, both of Erwin, Mrs. Rub Leach of Jonesboro, and Mrs. Vertie Black of Johnson City; five sons, Rhudy Arnold of Carderview, Gene and Howard Arnold of Jonesboro, Arvil Arnold of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Tom Arnold of Elizabethton; one brother and one sister; 55 grandchildren and 25 great- grandchildren.

ARNOLD, John C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 5, 1956 JOHN C. ARNOLD…

… 62, died unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 16, in a Chattanooga hospital.
He was a member of the Liberty Christian Church.
Arnold was a native of Johnson County but had lived in the Tri-Cities area for a number of years before going to Chattanooga, where he had resided for the past ten years.
He is survived by the widow, Daisy Bean Arnold; two daughters, Mrs. Garnett Hilton and

Launa[sic] May Arnold, both of Bristol; a sister, Mrs. G. E. Burton of Norfolk, Va.; three brothers, T. C. Arnold of Norfolk, Va., T. R. Arnold of Nashville, and Dee Arnold of Mountain City, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Liberty Christian Church with H. T. Mabry officiating. The Masonic order conducted graveside services. Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, John H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 10, 1941 JOHN H. ARNOLD

John H. Arnold, age 85, died at his home, Butler, Tenn., RFD Route 3, Thursday night at 11:45 o’clock after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Doe Baptist church Saturday morning at 10:00 with the Rev. Gregg, pastor of the church officiating. Interment will be in the Arnold cemetery.

Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Nell Pleasant, Mrs. Aradia Davis, Mrs. Elsie Davis, Mrs. Ruth Stout, Mrs. Maude Stout, and Mrs. Lottie Gentry, all of Johnson County; three sons, G. G., A. J. and E. W. Arnold, all of Johnson County.

Pallbearers: Robert Allen, Edward Rainbolt, Homer Stalcup, Blaine Gentry, Wayne Stout, and Cleo Garland.

ARNOLD, John Hamilton

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 11, 1969
DEATHS
John Hamilton (Uncle Ham) Arnold, 94, of Rt. 1, Neva, died Wednesday, 9:30 p.m., after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Alexandria[sic] and Nancy Stout Arnold. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer. Uncle Ham was a member and Deacon of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Duff Arnold, Shouns; two daughters, Mrs. Velma Mink, and Mrs. Sarah Tester, both of Neva; one sister, Mrs. Iva Lee Church, Johnson City; 23 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were John Mink, Eddie Perkins, Kelly Mink, Bill Dunn, Johnny Earp, Hugh Walker, and Claude Tester.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2:00 p.m., from the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. H. C. Price, Rev. D. C. Byrd, and Rev. J. D. Price officiating. Burial was in the Gambill Cemetery.

ARNOLD, Joseph Samuel

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 2, 1964 Joseph Samuel Arnold…

Joseph Samuel Arnold, age 67 of Mountain City died unexpectedly at Kennett Square, Pa. Sunday at 6:00 a.m. with a heart attack. He was a native of Johnson County and had been employed in Pennsylvania for the past two years. He was a son of the late Roby Arnold and Margaret Fulks Arnold; a farmer and member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include the wife Mrs. Blanche Arnold, Mountain City; seven sons Claude Arnold, Butler, James Arnold, West Chester, Pa., J.C. Arnold, Philadelphia, Pa., Bill Arnold, Arthur Arnold, Johnny Arnold and Junior Arnold, all of Mountain City; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Barry, of Greeneville; Mrs. Mary Folk of Toughkenamon, Pa., and Mrs. Dorothy Brown of North Carolina; two brothers, John Arnold of Damascus, Va., and Hobert Arnold of Trade; three sisters, Mrs. Effie Owens, Florida, Mrs. Fonze Gentry and Mrs. Mollie Crues, both of Ohio; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services conducted at Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. 64

with Rev. A.E. Brown officiating. Burial in Johnson cemetery. Lewis Gentry in charge.

ARNOLD, John William

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 20, 1967 John William Arnold. . .

John W. Arnold, age 93, of Route 3, Mountain City, died at the residence early Tuesday morning following an illness of three weeks. A native and lifelong resident of Johnson County, he was a member of the Piney Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Eugene Arnold of Johnson City, and a daughter, Mrs. Lissie Walker of the home. Thirty grandchildren and a number of great and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Little Doe Baptist church at 2:00 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 14) with the Rev. Tom Biggar officiating.

Burial was in the Shoun cemetery.
Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

ARNOLD, Laura I. Rambo

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, Feb. 14, 1946 MRS. LOURY ARNOLD

Funeral services for Mrs. Loury Arnold, 75, who died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday at her home, Doeville, Route 1, Johnson county, following a lingering illness, were held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the residence, Rev. J. O. Jones officiated with burial in the Robertson Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Gatha Arnold, a brother, Webb Rambo, Johnson City and one sister, Mrs. Florence Elliott, also of Johnson City.

Also this obit in the same column, and page….

LAURA IRENE RAMBO ARNOLD was born Jan. 9, 1871, and died Feb. 8, 1946, age 75 years and one month. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Rambo.

She married Gatha Arnold, Sept. 20, 1896, who survives. To this union no children were born. She is also survived by one sister, Florence Elliott, Johnson City; two brothers, Webster Rambo, Johnson City and Gerdie Rambo, Oregon.

ARNOLD, Lester Franklin

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 6, 1967 Lester Franklin Arnold. . .

Lester Franklin Arnold, age 42 of Shouns, (Forge Creek Community) died in Cannon Memorial hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. Saturday at 4:00 a.m. after an illness of three weeks. He was a native of Johnson County, and was employed by the Caldwell Furniture Co. Of Lenoir, N.C., and a farmer. He attended Antioch Baptist church.

Survivors include: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Arnold of Shouns; two brothers: Charles and Chester Arnold of Shouns; one sister: Mrs. Virgie McGlammery of Trade.

Funeral services were conducted form[sic] the family residence Monday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ernest Rash and Rev. Clyde Cornett officiating. Burial was in Howard cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic]: Friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers[sic]: Friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ARNOLD, Lester Franklin

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Cards Of Thanks
We wish to express our deepest gratitude to the Rev. Earnest Rash, Rev. Clyde Cornette and the

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home. And to all of you who were so kind during our sorrow. Your kindness and thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

The Clyde Arnold Family.

ARNOLD, Lewis Martin

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 29, 1947 LEWIS MARTIN ARNOLD

Lewis Martin Arnold, 9 years old, of Route 5, died in the Franklin Clinic Sunday at 4:00 a.m. He was in the second grade of the Midway School.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Maggie Arnold; one sister, Marcia Louise Arnold of the home; the maternal grandfather, Will Lipps of Route 5; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Arnold of Route 5.

Funeral services were conducted today at 2:00 p.m. from the Moore’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Orville Stokes officiating. Burial was in the Ensor Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ARNOLD, Mack D.

The Tomahawk,” April 1, 1964 Mack D. Arnold…

Mack D. Arnold, age 94, Neva, Roan Creek Community, died at his home Friday at 6:00 p.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and member of the Christian Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Ruth Arnold, Neva; three sons, Ross Arnold, Lonnie Arnold and Connie Arnold, all of Neva; two daughters, Mrs. E.E. Nave, of Mountain City and Mrs. Ruby Shelton, Neva; one step-son, Worley Sexton, Neva; two step-daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Cress, Mountain City and Mrs. Olivine Morefield, Mountain City; one brother, John Arnold, Mountain City and one sister, Mrs. Eddie Smith of Valley Forge, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. H.C. Price and Rev. Ernest Carrier, officiating.

Burial was in Arnold cemetery.

Lewis Gentry in charge.
[NJSB NOTE: name on census is Amos/Alimus M. ARNOLD; name on tombstone is Mack A. ARNOLD]

ARNOLD, Mack D.

The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 1, 1964 Cards Of Thanks

We are very appreciative for so many friends who showed their kindness to us in so many ways during our time of sorrow in the illness and death of our loved one, Mack Arnold.

Your comforting words, your acts of helpfulness, the beautiful flowers, the food and the thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered.

We are especially grateful for the Christian ministry of Rev. Ernest Carrier and Rev. H. Price and all who assisted in the services; also the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ruth Arnold and Family
[NJSB Note: name on census is Amos/Alimus M. ARNOLD; name on tombstone is Mack A. ARNOLD]

ARNOLD, Martha

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 6, 1950 MRS. MARTHA ARNOLD

Mrs. Martha Arnold, age 69, of Route 1, Doeville, Tenn. died today at 1 a.m. at her home after a lingering illness.

Survivors are the husband, John Arnold; one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Walker, Doeville; three sons, Emerson Arnold, Neva, Raymond Arnold, Elizabethton, Gene Arnold, Doeville; one brother, Garfield Church, Neva; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Whaley, Elizabethton, Mrs. Rebecca Tester, Neva, Mrs. Sarah Pearson, Neva, and Mrs. Bessie Garland, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the residence with the Rev. Ed Harris officiating.

Burial will be in Shoun Cemetery.
The body will be removed to the residence this afternoon. Appalachian Funeral Home, Johnson City in charge.

ARNOLD, Martha

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 23, 1950 MRS. MARTHA ARNOLD

Mrs. Martha Arnold, 69, Doeville, died at her home after a lingering illness.

Survivors are her husband, John Arnold; one daughter, Mrs. W. B. Walker, of Doeville; three sons, Emerson of Neva, Raymond of Elizabethton, and Gene of Doeville; one brother, Garfield Church of Neva; four sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Tester and Mrs. Sara Pearson, both of Neva, Mrs. Alice Whaley and Mrs. Dessie Garland, both of Elizabethton.

ARNOLD, Martin

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 26, 1937
CARTER YOUTH DIES UNDER AUTO
MARTIN ARNOLD KILLED WHEN ROADSTER LEAVES GRAVEL ROAD, UPSETS Selmar Pierce Escapes With Only Slight Injuries

Martin Arnold, 25, Stoney Creek, was fatally injured in an automobile accident three miles from Bluff City on Dry Creek road in Sullivan county about six o’clock last night.

The car, which Arnold was said to have been driving, was reported to have skidded on the gravel on a sharp turn and tumbled over the side of the road. Arnold was pinned beneath the open-top roadster, while Selmar Pierce, who was riding with him, was thrown clear of the wreck.

Pierce was only slightly injured. Arnold died on the way to a hospital in Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at 10:30 from the Dungan chapel at Sadie. Rev. Paul Roberts will be in charge, assisted by Rev. C. Y. Elkins. Interment will be in the Pierce Cemetery.

Arnold is survived by the widow, Mrs. Maggie Lipps Arnold; one daughter, Marcel Louise; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Arnold; three sisters, Bessie, Callie, Allie, of Carter; four brothers, Clayton, Carl, Robert of Carter, Guy of Panama.

Active pallbearers will be James B. Deal, Nolan Grindstaff, Webster Lipps, Dewey Lipps, Howard Grindstaff, Clyde White, Selmer Pierce, Clyde Smith. Honorary pallbearers will include J. M. Moreland, an uncle, Conley Pierce, Dennis Brewer, William Markland, Charles Speers, G. W. Ensor, Ernie Garrison, Clyde Taylor, Joe Grindstaff, Vester Smith, Ray Grindstaff, , Murray Olliver.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Bonnie Estep, Anna Lipps, Bertha Pierce, Margaret Richardson, Vivian Taylor, Georgia Taylor, Maude Taylor, Rosie Williams, Goldie Williams, Ida Lewis, Beulah Myers, Pansy Smith, Effie Grindstaff, Zola Grindstaff.

The body will lie in state at the Hathaway Funeral Home until Sunday at 2 p.m., when it will be 67

removed to the home of Arnold’s father in Sadie.
He was an employe[sic] of North American Rayon Corporation.

ARNOLD, Martin

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 27, 1937 ARNOLD RITES HELD TODAY

Funeral services for Martin Arnold, 25, Carter, who was killed Saturday evening when the car in which he was riding overturned on a gravel road three miles from Bluff City, were held this morning at 10:30 at the Dungan Chapel, Sadie.

Arnold was pinned beneath the roadster, which he was said to have been driving, and died before he could be taken to a hospital. Selmer Pierce, also of Stoney Creek, was thrown clear of the car and sustained only minor injuries.

Two other traffic deaths were accounted for in Tennessee over the weekend, R. A. Harrison, 14, was killed Saturday when a car struck him on the highway near Benton as he was driving a hear of cows across the highway. John J. Fallon, St. Petersburg, Fla., died in a Chattanooga hospital of injuries received in a truck-car collision four days earlier.

ARNOLD, Milton M. (Jr.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 14, 1968 Milton M. Arnold Jr. . . .

Milton M. Arnold, Jr., 45, joined the staff of Supreme Command February 1. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Milton M. and Solva Fritts Arnold and a member of Valley View Methodist Church.

He attended both Cold Springs and Johnson Ciunty[sic]High Schools before joining the United States Air Force. He was attached to a Bombing Squadron during World War II, with Technical Sergeant rating. He was a Purple Heart veteran with a cluster and many more awards of bravery. He was an active member of V.F.W. Post 60 and American Legion; and elected delegate to the national convention in New York but illness prohibited his attendance.

He now sleeps in Southern Park, Miami, Fla. Survivors include two sons, Robert Arnold, Texas and Milton Arnold III, Chicago; two brothers, Andy Arnold, Mountain City and Cottress Arnold, Miami; five sisters, Mrs. Charles Eads, Mrs. Ruth Johnson and Mrs. Mina Holuska, Miami; Mrs. Ethel Viegelmann, Green Cove Springs, Fla., and Mrs. Dora Malicoat, Shawnee, Okla.

ARNOLD, Nancy Elizabeth

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 20, 1968
Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Arnold, 83, Church Street, Mountain City, died Saturday, 3:00 a.m., at the

residence of her son, Mr. Coolidge Arnold, after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Watauga County, N.C., but had made her home in Johnson County the greater part of her life. She was the widow of Mr. Wiley Arnold and the daughter of the late John and Nancy Jones Curry. She was a member of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include five sons, Walter Arnold, Hampton, Joe I. Arnold, Neva, John Arnold, St. Louis, Mo., and Coolidge Arnold, Mountain City; three daughters, Mrs. Nan Hartman, Richmond, Va., and Mrs. Beulah Mink and Mrs. Rosalee Dunn, both of Neva; one sister, Mrs. Mary Parsons, Baltimore, Md.; 32 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, 2:00 p.m. from the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. H.C. Price and Rev. D.C. Byrd officiating. Burial was in the Arnold Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Darrell Gilbert, Bud Hartman, Roy Mink, Paul Arnold, Lester Arnold, Junior Arnold, Roger Arnold, Bob Arnold, and Clifton Dunn.

Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ARNOLD, Nancy Elizabeth

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 20, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We are most thankful to all our many friends, neighbors and relatives for the many kind and thoughtful deeds and words of condolence at the time of our deep sorrow in the death of our mother, Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Arnold.

Especially do we extend our appreciation to Locust Gap and the Vaught’s Gap Churches, the Rev. H.C. Byrd and the Neva School for their ministry and helpfulness, which has given us great comfort.

To all who expressed their sympathy through the beautiful floral arrangements, the nice food and words of understanding, we shall ever be grateful.

The Family of Nancy Elizabeth Arnold

ARNOLD, Nina Lee

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 23, 1960 Mrs. Nina Lee Arnold…

… 58, Mountain City, died unexpectedly at her home at about noon yesterday.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Arnold of the home; four sons, Eulice and Charles Minks both of Aberdeen, Wash., Clate Minks of Joppa, Md., and Jerry Minks of the home; six daughters, Mrs. Francis Fritts, Montesano, Wash., Cynthia Williams, Joppa, Md., Mrs. Nora Lee Crowe, Mrs. Bernice Logan and Judy Minks, all of College Park, Md., and Mrs. Birtonia Wilson, Newark, Del.; her father, Elbert Tester, Shouns; two brothers, Clate and Shelton Tester, both of Shouns; three sisters, Mrs. Charlie Vaught, Mountain City, Mrs. Edgar Warren and Mrs. Conley Vaught, both of Shouns; ten step-sons, Glenn, John, Earl, J. R., Buddy and Ronnie Arnold, all of Mountain City; Wade and Loyd Arnold, Maryland, and Ray and J. D. Arnold of West Grove, Pa.; three step-daughters, Mrs. Arzel Combs of Kimble, Pa., Mrs. Hallie Greer of Maryland, and Ruth Arnold of Charleston, S. C.; 19 grandchildren.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, Rachel Snyder

“The Johnson County News,” Thursday, Oct. 19, 1944 MRS. RACHEL SNYDER ARNOLD

Mrs. Rachel Snyder Arnold, age 70, died at her home last Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1944.

She was marred to Manuel Arnold and they had six children. A member of the Mountain Union Baptist Church.

Mrs. Arnold survived by four children: Mrs. Lillie Stewart, Harr, TN; Kelly Arnold, Clarence Arnold and Clyde Arnold, all of Shouns; two brothers, Dan Snyder of Harr, VA, and Jake Snyder of Shouns.

Funeral services in charge of Donnelly Funeral Home were held at her home on Friday with the Rev. Noah Riddle officiating. Interment in Arnold cemetery at Shouns.

ARNOLD, Rachel Victoria Tester

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 17, 1963 Rachel Victoria Tester Arnold…

…Rachel Victoria Tester Arnold, age 82 of Neva died at her home Friday at 1:45 p.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a life-long resident of Johnson County and a member of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include the husband, J.H. (Ham) Arnold, Neva; one son, Duff Arnold, Shouns; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Tester, and Mrs. Volma[sic] Minks, Neva; three brothers, Duff Tester, Grover Tester and Spurgeon Tester, all of Butler; 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the Locust Gap Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. H.C. Price and Rev. D.C. Byrd to officiate. Burial was in Gambill Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Joe Arnold, Coolidge Arnold, Bill Dunn, Keely Mink, John Mink and Dr. Ira Gambill.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, Richard Dean

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 26, 1950 RICHARD DEAN ARNOLD

Richard Dean Arnold, 2-year-old of Neva, died at Bundy Clinic in Mountain City Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. after a two-days illness from diphtheria

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Arnold; six brothers, Charles Edgar, Coy Lee, John Henry and Bruce Roy all of the home, George Franklin and Jessie Arnold both of Neva; three sisters, Mary Nell and Venia Mae and Alma Marie all of the home; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold of Doeville.

Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ARNOLD, Richard Dean

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 27, 1950 RICHARD DEAN ARNOLD

Richard Dean Arnold, two-year-old of Neva, died in the Bundy Clinic in Mountain City, Wednesday at 7:45 p.m., after a two-days illness of diphtheria.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Arnold; six brothers, Charles Edgar, Coy Lee, John Henry and Bruce Roy all of the home, George Franklin and Jessie Arnold both of Neva; three sisters, Mary Nell and Venia Mae and Alma Marie all of the home; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold of Doeville.

Private funeral services will be conducted at the Shouns Cemetery in Johnson County, Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until time for the services.

ARNOLD, Robert Dee Hale

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 1, 1968
Robert D. Hale Arnold, age 70, of 121 Oak Street, died unexpectedly Monday, 10:30 A.M., while

with the Mountain Electric Cooperative, as a line foreman. Mr. Arnold was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Grant and Ellen Forrester Arnold. Mr. Arnold attended the First Christian Church of Mountain City.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dora W. Arnold, Mountain City; one son, Harold Arnold, Mountain City; two daughters, Miss Helen Arnold of the home and Mrs. Frances Hall, Minnesota; one brother, Tom Arnold, Norfolk, Va.; one sister, Mrs. George Burton, Norfolk, Va.; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survice[sic].

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 2:00 P.M., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. H.T. Mabry and Rev. James Atkins officiated. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were George Stout, Fred Smith, Ralph Poteet, Jack Greer, Bruce Roberts, and James Blankenbeckler.
Flower-bearers[sic] were Janice Walker, Jean Hines, Karen Cunningham and friends and neighbors.
Honorary pall-bearers[sic] were employees of the Mountain Electric Cooperative, and Robert Curd.
Mrs. James Lefler was in charge of music.

ARNOLD, Robert Dee Hale

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 8, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our deep appreciation to our many friends, neighbors and relatives for their thoughtfulness and many acts of kindness during our time of sorrow at the death of our beloved husband and father, Robert Dee Arnold.

The beautiful flowers, the food and expressions of sympathy will always be remembered. Mrs. Dee Arnold and Family

ARNOLD, Robert Gray

“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Friday, August 10, 1900
Robert Gray, little son of J. S. and Mrs. Arnold, died Tuesday morning after an illness of two months.

ARNOLD, Ruby Daugherty

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 3, 1963 Mrs. Ruby Daugherty Arnold…

Mrs. Ruby Daughterty[sic] Arnold, age 39 of Rte. 2, Mountain City (Laurel Community) died unexpectedly at her home Monday at 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Arnold was a member of the Church of God of Laurel Bloomery.

Surviving are the husband, Hobert Arnold, Mountain City; two sons, James and Johnny Arnold, both of Mountain City; six daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Walls of Mountain City; Mrs. Ann Lewis, Green Cove, Va., Margaret Arnold, Mary Arnold, Martha Arnold and Beatrice Arnold, all of Mountain City; the mother, Mrs. Elvira York, Laurel Bloomery; one half-sister, Mrs. Della Rae Mayberry of Pennsylvania.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at the Church of God, Laurel Bloomery, at 10 a.m. with Sister Griffin, Rev. Billy Trivett and Rev. Clyde Campbell to officiate. Burial will be in Osborne Cemetery, Ashe County, N.C.

The body will remain at the funeral home chapel until 9:00 a.m. Thursday at which time it will be taken to the church.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

ARNOLD, Theodore

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 28, 1962
“D.” Arnold has received word that his brother, Theodore, who lived at Carthage was drowned in a lake near his home Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. Funeral services will be on Thursday at Carthage. He had been a construction contractor in the Middle Tennessee section for many years.

ARNOLD, Vernon

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 30, 1963 17-Year-Old Boy Killed In Wreck

Vernon Arnold, 17-year-old son of Mrs. Armor Arnold of Mountain City was killed Saturday at about 5:00 o’clock when the convertible he was driving went out of control on Highway 58 one mile east of Damascus, Va. Theodore Worley, son of Mrs. Ted Worley of Doe Valley was a passenger in the Arnold car and escaped with minor cuts and bruises.

Worley told officers that both he and Arnold were thrown out of the car when it left the road and turned over a number of times. The two were on their way home when the wreck occurred.

The car was totally demolished.

ARNOLD, William C.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, Dec. 7, 1950 WILLIAM C. ARNOLD

William C. Arnold, 74, died at his home in Neva, on Thursday, Dec. 8, after a short illness. He was a native of Johnson County and a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church.

The funeral was held at Bakers Gap Baptist Church with Rev. R. Erp and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating, Dec. 10.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold; two sons, A. D. and Raymond, of Neva; one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Jones of Boone, N.C.; five sisters, Mrs. J. R. Greenwell of Pullman, Wash.; Mrs. Lillie Shull of Springfield, Ore.; Mrs. Lola Byers of Boone, N.C., Mrs. Edna Stout and Mrs. J. R. Shull, both of Neva; one brother, Alex Arnold of McEwen. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.

ARNOLD, William H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 10, 1933 WILLIAM H. ARNOLD

Funeral services for the Rev. William H. Arnold, 47, of Knoxville, who died in a Knoxville hospital Friday after being struck by an automobile, allegedly driven by Claude E. Henry of Knoxville, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Dungan chapel in charge of the Rev. Jess Richardson. Interment will follow in the Cole Cemetery.

The Rev. Arnold, after being struck by the automobile was rushed to a hospital but succumbed a few minutes after. The body was brought to the Hathaway Funeral Home and prepared for burial. It was taken to the home of his brother, J. H. Arnold of Carter.

The deceased is survived by two brothers, J. H. Arnold, Carter, and Robert Arnold, Wise, Va. Mr. Arnold was not married.

Pallbearers: Vester Smith, Bob Cole, Hubert Taylor, Stacey Lowe, Bill Cole, Sydney Richardson, Cesta Lowe and Clyde White.

Flower bearers will be selected from among the neighbors.

ARNOLD, William Lark

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 10, 1970
DEATHS
William Lark Arnold, 66, of Shouns, Rt. 1, (Woods Hill Community) died en route to Cannon Memorial Hospital, from an apparent heart attack Friday evening. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late John and Maggie Hall Arnold. He was a retired farmer and attended the Church of Christ, Mountain City.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie P. Arnold, Shouns; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Mae Gill, Oxford, Pa., and Mrs. Evelyn Proffitt, Oxford, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Annie Lewis, Mountain City; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, Monday, 2 p.m., with Rev. Ernest Carrier and Mr. Lewis Savage, minister, officiating. Burial was in the Price Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Boyd Hall, James Arnold, Estel Hall, Maurice Hall, John Hall, and Raymond Lewis.
Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ARQUITT, Mary Agnes

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 27, 1967 Mrs. Mary Agnes Arquitt. . .

Mrs. Mary Agnes Arquitt, age 80 of Banner Elk, N.C., died in Cannon Memorial Hospital on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. She was a native of New York and also made her home in Clearwater, Florida for 13 years. She is the mother of Robert Arquitt former owner of Edgewater Convalesce Manor where she was a patient for 3-1/2 years.

Survivors include the husband, Clarence Arquitt, Banner Elk, N.C.; one son, Robert Arquitt of Banner Elk, N.C.

The body was returned to Canton, N.Y. for funeral and interment. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

ARROWOOD, Allison A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 26, 1948 Pvt. ALLISON A. ARROWOOD

The remains of Pvt. Allison A. Arrowood will arrive in Johnson City, Friday morning at 9:52. He volunteered in the Army in 1938. Was stationed at Fort Meade, Md., Mabry Field, Tallahassee, Florida and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was sent to the Southwest Pacific in 1942. Was wounded October 11, 1944 on New Guinea, and died November 11, 1944.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frances M. Arrowood, Baltimore, Md. Three sisters, Mrs. Mike Stevens, Roan Mountain, Mrs. Ruth Moore, Baltimore, and Mrs. Vivian Riley, Roanoke, Va. Three brothers, Sgt. Harry W. Arrowood, stationed in Italy, John Arrowood of Baltimore, Md. And one half- brother, George Edwards, Porte Rico.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete, awaiting the arrival of his mother from Baltimore. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

ARROWOOD, Allison A.

“Elizabethton Star, “Tuesday, September 7, 1948 Pvt. ALLISON A. ARROWOOD

Funeral services for Private Allison A. Arrowood, 22, whose body arrived here August 27, were conducted at the Silver Chapel at Crabtree today at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Grady Fender officiating. Burial was in the Arrowood Cemetery.

The Lynn H. Folsom Post No. 2166, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Carter County American Legion Post No. 49 rendered full military services at the cemetery.

Active pallbearers were selected from friends at the services.

Private Arrowood entered services in 1938, was discharged March 1941 and re-enlisted December 17, 1941. He received basic training at Fort Meade, Maryland and at Tallahassee, Florida. He was wounded in action October 11, 1944 on Leyte Island and died November 24, 1944.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frances M. Arrowood of 623 N. Brice Street, Baltimore, Maryland; three sisters, Mrs. Mike Stevens of Route 2, Roan Mountain, Mrs. Ruth Moore of Baltimore, Md. And Mrs. Vivian Riley of Roanoke, Va.; and three brothers, Chief Petty Officer George Edwards, Sgt. Harry W. Arrowood with the Army Air Force, and John Arrowood of Baltimore.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ARROWOOD, Allison A.

Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 10, 1948 Pvt. ALLISON A. ARROWOOD

Funeral services for Pvt. Allison A. Arrowood who was wounded on Leyte and died on November 24, 1944 were conducted Tuesday at the Silver Chapel at Crabtree. The Rev. Grady Fender officiated at the service.

ARROWOOD, Daniel

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 1, 1943 DANIEL ARROWOOD

Daniel Arrowood, age 58, died in a Washington, D. C. hospital Thursday afternoon. Mr. Arrowood was formerly of Crabtree, near Roan Mountain, Tenn. He had made his home in Washington, D. C. for two years. He was a veteran of World War I.

Funeral services were conducted from Silver Chapel church this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Deaton and Rev. Griffith in charge. Interment was in the family cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Frances Wayson Arrowood, four sons, Harry, George, and Allison Arrowood, all of the armed services; and John Arrowood of Baltimore, Md., three daughters, Mrs. Eva Stevens, Roan Mountain; Mrs. Vivian Rieley[sic], Baltimore, Md., and Miss Ruth Arrowood, Baltimore; four brothers, William H., Akron, Ohio, Alfred, Roan Mountain; Samuel, Elizabethton; Isaac Arrowood, Portsmouth, Va.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from the friends attending the funeral. The body remained at the North Funeral Home until the hour of the funeral.

ARROWOOD, Glena Florence

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 29, 1949 GLENA ARROWOOD

Little Glena Florence Arrowood, age 9, died at her home Route 6, Elizabethton, Saturday morning at 4:45 after an illness of several years.

Survivors are her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Arrowood, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Campbell, Mrs. Alvin Lyons, of Route 6, Elizabethton; four brothers, Ben, Claude of Route 6, Elizabethton, William of U. S. Army, Fort Jackson, S.C., and Robert Arrowood of 117 Broad Street, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Valley Forge Christian Church with Rev. J. J. Musick officiating.

Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Mary Range.
Burial will be made in Williams Cemetery.
Active pallbearers: Rod Jenkins, Claude Jaynes, Ted Caldwell, Bob Livingston, Tom Jenkins and

Monroe Stevens.
The body will be returned to the home Route 6, Elizabethton, Saturday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ARWOOD, Alfred A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 29, 1950 ALFRED A. ARWOOD

Alfred A. Arwood died at his home, Route 2, Roan Mountain this morning.
Mrs. Arwood was a resident of Crabtree.
Survivors are three brothers, Henry Arwood, Asheville, N.C., Sam Arwood, Baltimore, Maryland, and Isaac Arwood, Baltimore, Maryland.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ARWOOD, Alfred A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, December 31, 1950 ALFRED A. ARWOOD

Funeral services for Alfred A. Arwood, age 65, who died Friday morning at route 2, Roan Mountain, will be conducted this afternoon at 2 p.m., from the Methodist Church at Crabtree with Rev. James Walters and Rev. Frank February officiating.

Burial will be made in the Arwood Cemetery.

The body will remain in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the services.

Survivors are three brothers, Henry Arwood, Brevard, N.C., Sam Arwood, and Isaac Arwood of Baltimore, Maryland.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ARWOOD, Arden
EADS, Don
“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 28, 1949 TWO MEN DROWN IN NEW LAKE.

Two Sunday morning boaters drowned in Watauga Lake near here on Sunday, April 24, when their companion fell and the boat capsized. The victims were identified as Arden Arwood, about 40, of Elizabethton, and Don Eads, 39, of Kingsport. It is said that the third person in the outboard motor boat, Ken Smith of near Elizabeth, swam 30 feet to shore, than ran two miles to the nearest telephone.

EADS was employed by Tennessee Eastman Corp, in Kingsport. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Irene Leedy Eads, and one daughter, Mary Lou.

ARWOOD, age 37, was assistant plant superintendent at North American Rayon Corporation. He was a member of the First Christian Church and the Dashiell Lodge No. 238. He was a school instructor at Hunter for eight years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nina Eads Arwood; one daughter, Margaret Ann, age 4; father, Sam Arwood, of Baltimore, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Moss and Mrs. Clarence Hilton, of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Kent Salyer of Kingsport. His mother, Mrs. Mattie May Arwood, died August 25, 1947.

ARWOOD, Ardin A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 26, 1949 ARDIN A. ARWOODARDIN A. ARWOOD

Funeral services for Ardin A. Arwood, 37, of Sycamore Gardens who was drowned in Watauga Lake Sunday afternoon, will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Pettitt and the Rev. Fred Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Earl Basher, Swift Eller, Albert Harrison, Clarence Haynes, Carl Hopkins, Howard Morrell, Ben Rhudy and Clarence Raulston.

Flower bearers will be the cousins.

The Masonic Lodge, Dashiel Number 238, will be in charge of the services at the graveside conducted by Ray Hansford and assisted by the Chaplain Rev. B. W. Cannup. All masons are requested to attend the services and to be at the Lodge Hall at 1:30 p.m.

Mr. Arwood was a member of the First Christian Church, a member of the Dashiel Lodge Number 238, a graduate of Bellview High School, Bellview, Ohio, graduate of Ohio State University, graduate of the Finley, Ohio Junior College and a graduate of East Tennessee State Teachers College. He has been assistant to the superintendent of the North American Rayon Corporation since 1941, and was formerly a teacher at the Hunter School for eight years. He was a grandson of a former sheriff of Carter County, J. A. Nave. His mother, Mrs. Mattie May Arwood preceded him in death in August 1947.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nina Eads Arwood; a daughter, Margaret Ann Arwood, 4 year old of the home; his father, Sam Arwood of Baltimore, Maryland; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Moss and Mrs. Clarence Hilton both of Elizabethton and Mrs. Kent Saylor of Kingsport.

The body was moved to the home today at 2:00 from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 12:00 p.m. Wednesday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral today.

ARWOOD, Caroline

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 23, 1929 MRS. CAROLINE ARWOOD

Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Arwood, 66, who died Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the home of her son, John Arwood at Valley Forge, were held this morning at 11 o’clock at the Christian Church at Valley Forge. The Rev. T. P. Williams officiated. Burial was made in the Simerly Cemetery at Valley Forge.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Nave Funeral Home.

ARWOOD, J. P. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 22, 1933 MRS. J. P. ARWOOD

Mrs. J. P. Arwood, aged 80, died at her home in Crabtree this morning at 4 o’clock after a lingering illness.

Mrs. Arwood joined the Baptist church at the age of 15 and in later years joined the Christian church, to which she has been a devoted member. The death of Mrs. Arwood cast a pall of gloom over the community in which she resided.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon.

ARWOOD, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 26, 1935 JOHN ARWOOD DIES AT HOME

John Arwood dropped dead at his home at Crabtree this afternoon at two o’clock. His sudden death was due to heart attack.

Mr. Arwood is the father of Sam B. Arwood, 222 I Street. He was 71 years of age.

ARWOOD, John P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 27, 1935 JOHN P. ARWOOD DIES SUDDENLY

Funeral services for John P. Arwood, aged 74, who died suddenly yesterday afternoon en route from Crabtree to Roan Mountain, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. from the home in Crabtree.

Mr. Arwood has been a citizen of Carter County for the past fifty-two years, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He was married to Miss Lorana Oaks on Feb. 6, 1883. He took an active part in the Junior Order.

Survivors of the deceased are: five sons, Dan and Alfred Arwood of Roan Mountain, Henry Arwood of Lake Toxway, N.C., S. B. Arwood of Elizabethton, Isaac Arwood of Asheville, N.C., and one daughter, Mrs. Phoebe Miller of Crabtree. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

ARWOOD, Larry

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 10, 1948 LARRY ARWOOD

Larry Allen Arwood, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess W. Arwood of Hampton, died in a local hospital Tuesday evening at 10:00 o’clock following a short illness.

Survivors are the parents, two sisters, Wilma and Jo Ann of Hampton; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Whisnant, Tiger Creek; and paternal grandfather, Francis Arwood, Hampton.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 from the Free Will Baptist Church on Tiger Creek with the Rev. Tom Arnett officiating.

Burial will be made in Blevins Cemetery.

The body will be returned to the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Whisnant, Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ARWOOD, Mattie Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 26, 1947 MRS. MATTIE MAE ARWOOD

Mrs. Mattie Mae Arwood, 67, died at the home of her son, Ardin Arwood of Sycamore Gardens, where she had made her home for the past six months, Monday at 7:15 p.m. Mrs. Arwood has been in poor health for three years. She was a member of the Siam Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Samuel B. Arwood; one son, Ardin Arwood; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence Moss, Mrs. Clarence Hilton, both of Elizabethton; Mrs. Kept Salver of Kingsport; three brothers, Porter Nave, J. R. Nave, and Hobert Nave all of Elizabethton; four sisters, Mrs. Dessie Collins, Mrs. Gay Treadway, Mrs. Lillie Treadway, and Mrs. Ettie Hyder all of Elizabethton; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Grace Baptist Church Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. R. A. Pettitt, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. F. L. Edens. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. R. A. Pettitt will be in charge of the music.

Active pallbearers will be Jav Collins, Eston and Theav Treadway, Clyde, Fred, and Jim Nave and Estil Hyder.

Flower bearers will be the nieces.

The body was removed to the home of her son, Ardin, this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. where it will remain until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday when it will be moved to the church to lie-in-state until the funeral hour.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ARWOOD, Nola Ethel

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 7, 1940 INFANT NOLA ETHEL ARWOOD

Nola Ethel Arwood, age one year, died in Johnson City Wednesday evening at 11:30 following a lengthy illness.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Arwood, of Donna avenue; three brothers, Dallas, Floyd and Arley; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Arwood of Relief, N. C.

Funeral services will be held from the Westend Church of Christ Friday afternoon at 3:00. Rev. J. H. Bingham will officiate with music in charge of Worley Williams. Burial will be in the Sinking Creek Cemetery.

ARWOOD, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 19, 1945 Mrs. Arwood Rites Scheduled Friday

ELIZABETHTON, Dec. 19 – Mrs. Mary Arwood, age 49, died at her home at Hampton after a lingering illness.

Mrs. Arwood was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Francis Arwood, one son, Willard, one daughter, Nell.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Hampton Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen C. Grigsby and Rev. Cleve Whitehead officiating.
Burial will be made in Hall Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home in Hampton Thursday morning at 11 o’clock.
Active pallbearers: Robert Rash, Horace Potter, Horace Campbell, Sexton Williams, Jim Bowers, Will Odom, Eli Trivett and Oscar Johnson.
Flower bearers: Mesdames Donna Ward, Mary Odom, Lucy Brumit, Lucille Rash, Vada Potter, Georgia Johnson, Conley Williams, and Miss Julie Richardson. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ARWOOD, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 20, 1945 Arwood Funeral Set For Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Arwood, age 48, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Hampton Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen C. Grigsby and Rev. Cleve Whitehead officiating.

Burial will be held in Hall cemetery.

Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Arnett of Hampton; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Colbaugh, Carolyn Arnett, Maggie Hensley, and Mrs. Martha Mitchell all of Johnson City; three brothers, Philip and Andy Arnett of Shell Creek, and Paul Arnett of Hampton.

Active pallbearers: Robert Rash, Horace Potter, Horace Campbell, Sexton Williams, Jim Bowers, Will Odom, Eli Trivett, and Oscar Johnson.

Flower bearers: Mesdames Danna Wood, Mary Odom, Lucy Brumit, Lucille Rash, Vada Potter, Georgia Johnson, Conley Williams, and Miss Julie Richardson.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ASBERRY, Ham
ASBERRY, Reba
“The Tomahawk,” July 3, 1963 In Memoriam

In loving memory of our Dear ones who passed away June 30, 1957, Ham and wife Reba Asberry. God knows how much we miss you both

Your memory fades away…
Loving thought often wonders toward the grave

Where you both are laid.
The depts[sic] of sorrow we cannot tell

Of the loved ones we love so well
And while you both sleep, a peaceful sleep, Your memory shall we keep.
Mother, Ada Asberry,
Grandson Claude Ray Asberry

ASBERRY, Mary C.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, July 29, 1948 MRS. MARY C. ASBERRY

Mrs. Mary C. Asberry, 25, died Thursday at Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., after a month’s illness.

She is survived by her husband, Earl Asberry; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Combs; three brothers, Henry Combs of Avondale, Pa., Robert and Paul Combs of Mountain City; and five sisters, Margaret, Irene, Emogene, Lissie and Josephine, all of Mountain City.

Funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Abe Aldridge and Rev. Parker officiating. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery.

ASHER, Martha

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 21, 1944 MRS. MARTHA ASHER

Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Asher, age 62, passed away at her home this morning at 8:30 o’clock after an illness of three years.

She was a member of the Hollow Springs Free Will Baptist Church. She was married in 1908 to William Asher, who survives her.

Other survivors are three sons, Carnie[sic] and Henry of route 5, and Floyd of the home; five stepchildren, Mrs. Pearl Estep, Walt, Hence, and Roy, all of route 5, and Clyde of Kenkee[sic], Virginia; 21 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Hollow Springs Church with the Rev. C. Y. Elkins and Rev. Phillip Shepherd officiating. Burial will be made in the Richardson Cemetery. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

ASHER, Trulla

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 23, 1934 TRULLA ASHER

Trulla Asher, 10-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Asher, died at the home Buladean, Sunday morning at 8 a.m. after a short illness.

Survivors are father and mother; six sisters, Flossie, Eunice, Juanita, Detless, Cleematas, and Brulia; two brothers, Luther and Howard.

Funeral services were conducted this morning at 10 o’clock, with the Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating.

ASHER, Will

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 8, 1947 WILL ASHER

Will Asher, 79, died at his home on Route 5, Thursday evening. He had been in poor health for bedfast since July 13. He was a member of the Poplar Grove Baptist Church and taught school in the Carter County Schools for 36 years. He was a graduate of the academy at Butler.

He is survived by seven sons, Clyde R. Asher of Calvin, Virginia, Roy, Hence, Walter, Carnie, Henry and Floyd Asher all of Route 5; one daughter, Mrs. Pearle Estep of Route 5; twenty-three grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Poplar Grove Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. J. G. Miller and the Rev. D. R. Kilgore officiating. Burial will be in the Richardson Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Crawford Taylor, Guy Myers, Paul White, Charlie Cole, Raleigh Garland, Mac Estep, Arthur Crumley and Darrell Bowers.
Flower bearers will be Gladys Asher Bowers, Shirley, Beulah, Clemataties, Destas, Margaret, Maude and Marie Asher, Vena Estep, Flossie Fletcher, Juanita Richardson, Eunice Lingerfelt, Lola Bee White, Lillie Garland, Sallie, Ora, Nina and Lena Richardson, Georgia and Ella Mae Myers, Mable and Bessie Myers, Veda White, Pearl Taylor, Hazel Myers Crumley, Bernice Holder, Addie Holder and Josephine Stout.

The body will be removed to the home this afternoon from the Chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ASHER, Will

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 10, 1947 WILL ASHER

Funeral of Will Asher, 79, who died at his home on Route 5, Thursday evening, will be held at the Poplar Grove Baptist Church today at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. J. G. Miller and Rev. D. R. Kilgore will officiate. Burial will be in the Richardson Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Crawford Taylor, Guy Myers, Paul White, Charlie Cole, Raleigh Garland, Mac Estep, Arthur Crumley and Darrell Bowers.

Mr. Asher was a graduate of the Butler Academy and taught schools in Carter County for 38 years. He was a member of the Poplar Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are seven sons, Clyde R. Asher, of Calvin, Virginia; Roy, Hence, Walter, Carnie, Henry and Floyd Asher all of Route 5; one daughter, Mrs. Pearle Estep of Route 5; twenty-three grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be in charge of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ASHLEY, Cottrell (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 10, 1950
MRS. COTTRELL ASHLEY DIED AT HOME THURS.

Mrs. Cottrell Smith Ashley, 65, member of one of Carter County’s first pioneer families, died at her home, 700 Beech Street, Thursday evening, after a long illness.

She was a member of the Methodist Church and a former employee of Quality Cleaners and the Clemons Grocery. She was well known in this area and was respected for her sterling worth and character by a large circle of relatives and friends. She was affectionately called “Aunt Cott” by both relatives and close friends.

Survivors are one son, Jarvis Ashley; one grandson, William James Ashley; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Kate Ashley, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Oak St. Baptist Church Saturday 2 p.m. with the Rev. James A. Clark in charge, assisted by Rev. Ed Bishop and Rev. E. H. Ogle.

Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.
Music will be under the direction of Luther Hampton and Mrs. N. T. Williams.
Active pallbearers: Harry Smith, Harry Hathaway, Frank Smith, George Wetzel, Harold Allen, Ben Allen, Jerry Thomas, and Luke Brumitt.
The body will be returned to the home 700 Beech St., 4 p.m. Friday and will remain there until 12:00 Saturday when it will be removed to the church to lie in state until time for the funeral Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ASHLEY, Dean L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 21, 1948 DEAN L. ASHLEYDEAN L. ASHLEY

Dean L. Ashley, 47, died in a local hospital Tuesday night at 8 o’clock after an illness of several months. Ashley was a native of North Carolina, but had made his home in Carter County for the past three years.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tiny Ashley; two sons, J. D. Ashley, Paul Ashley of Elizabethton; five brothers, Roger, Spencer, and Venton Ashley of Boone, N.C., Graydon and Dayton Ashley of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Author Austin of Chester, S.C.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Middle Fork Baptist Church near Boone, N.C. Thursday morning at 11 o’clock with the Rev. Robert Shore officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Fork Cemetery.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until 8 o’clock Thursday morning when the funeral cortege will leave for the church for the services.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ASHLEY, Infant

“Johnson County News,” Wednesday, October 26, 1927 CONTRIBUTED.

Death entered the home of Dick and Mrs. Ashley and claimed their infant a few days ago.

ASHLEY, Thomas C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 7, 1967 Thomas C. Ashley. . .

Thomas C. Ashley, age 71 of Shouns (Forge Creek community) died in Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem, N.C. Friday at 8 p.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Virginia, but had made his home in Johnson County most of his life. He was a retired farmer and member of the First Baptist Church, Mountain City.

Survivors include one son, J.D. Ashley, Shouns; one daughter, Mrs. Eva Moore, Saltville, Va.; four sisters, Mrs. Daisy Gilbert, Saltville, Va., Mrs. Stella Gilbert, Glade Spring, Va., Mrs. Pearl Pennington, Oxford, Pa.; Mrs. Verta Mae Tolbert Hampton Roads, Va.; two grandchildren; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from First Methodist Church, Mountain City on Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ernest Carrier and Rev. A.E. Brown officiating. Burial was in Ashley family cemetery.

Pallbearers were Willie Dotson, Raymond Lipford, Dewey Moore, Bobby Bunton, Boyd Lipford, Clint Howard, J.D. Trivett and Tommy Jones. Flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Hon. pallbearers were Eugene Hackney, Bill Brookshire, Lark Arnold, Tommy Grindstaff, W.V. Ramsey, Dr. H.O. Glenn, Wade Miller, Tommy Grayson, Fred Musgrave, Fayette Arnold, Lester Dowell, John Trivett, and Luke Grayson.

Lewis Gentry in charge of the arrangements.

ASHLEY, Thomas C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 5, 1967 Card Of Thanks

We want to thank our many friends, relatives and the ministers for their comforting words, acts of kindness, the food and the beautiful flowers during the time of our bereavement in the loss of our husband and father, Tom Ashley.

We are especially appreciative to Mrs. Charlotte Lefler for her comforting messages in song. Mrs. Tom Ashley And Children

ATKINS, Herman

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 16, 1943 HERMAN ATKINS

Funeral services for Herman Atkins, formerly of Erwin, Tenn., who died last Tuesday, March 9, of pneumonia at Richmond, Calif., will be conducted from the Immanuel Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Dan Graham and Rev. J. D. Quinton in charge. Interment will be in the Unicoi cemetery, with brief service at the grave.

Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mallie Atkins, Elizabethton; two daughters, Maxine and Rose Marie, of Cooksville, Ohio; two brothers, Sevin[sic] and James Atkins, Elizabethton; four sisters, Miss Ruby Atkins, Elizabethton, Mrs. Russell Whitson and Mrs. Hobert Whitson, of Sioux, N. C., and Mrs. Rusher Hopkins, Lenoir, N. C.

Pallbearers are Howard Bare, Paul Bare, Homer Stout, Lawrence Way, Tolliver Payne, and George Phillips.

Flowerbearers[sic] are: Mrs. Melvin Tolley, Mrs. Roscoe Tolley, Mrs. Roy Huskins, Mrs. Lawrence Way, Mrs. Henry Davis, Mrs. George Phillips, Mrs. S. A. Hicks, Mrs. B. White, Mrs. Kenova Potter, Miss Ina Honeycutt, Miss Beatrice Rogers, Miss Ella Rogers, Miss Eula Scott, Miss Leona Scott and Miss Alice McClure.

The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home to the family residence at 412 Orchard road this afternoon at 4:00 o’clock.

ATKINS, Herman

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 17, 1943 HERMAN ATKINS

Funeral services for Herman Atkins, age 39, formerly of Erwin, Tennessee, who died last Tuesday, March 9 of pneumonia at Richmond, California, will be conducted from the Immaunuel Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Dan G. Graham and Rev. J. D. Quinton in charge. Interment will be in Swingle cemetery, Unicoi county, with brief service at the grave.

The funeral date has been changed from today at 2:00 to Thursday due to the delay in the arrival of the body from California.

ATKINS, Mary Louisiana

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 9, 1949 MRS. MARY ATKINS

Mrs. Mary Louisiana Atkins, age 66, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maymie Hopkins of Lenoir, N.C., Wednesday after a lingering illness.

Survivors are her husband, Mallie of Elizabethton; four daughters, Mrs. Maymie Hopkins, Lenoir, N.C., Mrs. Bertha Whitson and Mrs. Cornelia Whitson of Yancey, N.C., Miss Ruby Atkins of Elizabethton; two sons, James and Swin Atkins of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Jane Tolley of Erwin; a number of grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted from the residence, 1369 Garden Road, Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with Rev. C. M. Curtis of Lenoir, N.C. and Rev. Horace Harris of Hickory, N.C. and Rev. J. H. Bingham officiating.

Burial will be made in the Swingle Cemetery at Unicoi.

Active pallbearers: Rusher Hopkins, Toliver Payne, Russell Whitson, Norman Whiteson, Claton Whitson, Howard Whitson, and Roscoe Tolley.

The body was returned to the home 1369 Garden Road, Wednesday evening. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ATKINSON, Thomas

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 5, 1969
TOM ATKINSON SUCCUMBS TO SHORT ILLNESS [photo]

Thomas Atkinson, 40, of Fairview Avenue, Mountain City, died in the Johnson City Memorial Hospital, Sunday, 7:30 p.m., after a short illness. He was a native of South Carolina, but had made his home in Mountain City for the past three years. Mr. Atkinson was owner and manager of Radio Station WMCT, Mountain City. He was also affiliated with the Mountain City T. V. Cable Company. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Atkinson, Mountain City; two daughters, Frances Ann Atkinson, and Janice Vanessa Atkinson, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Donnie Waldrop Atkinson Vaughan, Greeneville, S. C.; one brother, S/Sgt. Joseph Atkinson, Andrews AFB, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Price, Greeneville, S. C.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the First Baptist Church Wednesday, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas Gatton and Rev. Kenneth Caraway officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City.

Pall-bearers [sic] were Leonard Scott, Harold Garland, John Butler, Bobby Dix, Steve Nelson, Max Wilson, Tom Grayson, and Dewey Houck.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ATTWATER, Fannie

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 17, 1945 Death Notice

ATTWATER—Miss Fannie, 75, died Friday at home 312-3rd street. Survivors: four cousins, Mrs. Grace Rau, Manchester, Conn., Mrs. Dora Gaines, Abilene, Tex., Mrs. Annie Edens, Okmulgee, Okla., Mrs. Minnie Lewis of Bristol. Funeral services from First Presbyterian Church 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating. Burial in the Highland Cemetery. The body will be removed from the home to the church at 1 o’clock where it will lie-in-state until the funeral hour.

Tetrick Funeral Home.

ATTWOOD, Sarah R.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, Dec. 9, 1943 BUTLER WOMAN DIES

Mrs. Sarah R. Attwood, age 77, died Thursday at her home at Butler after a short illness.

She was a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, She was a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, George D. Attwood; 3 sons, Troy of Pocatello, Idaho, Stanley of Limestone and Vern of Butler; 1 sister, Mrs. Annie Wilcox of Damascus, VA; 30 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

ATWOOD, David Farthing

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 12, 1969 DEATHS

David Farthing Atwood, 83, of Milligan Highway, Johnson City, died Saturday, 9:30 p.m., in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. He was a native of Alleghany[sic] County, N. C., but had made his home in Johnson County the greater part of his live, before moving to Johnson City five years ago. He was the son of the Late Nathan and Mary Osborne Atwood. He was a retired mechanic, and a member of the Christian Church. He was preceeded[sic] in death by a son, Halbert Atwood, who died August 7, 1962.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Victoria Reece Atwood, Johnson City; seven sons, Rupart, Bristol, Ford, Johnson City, Woodrow W., Johnson City, Blake, Damascus, Va., I. V., Cleveland, O., and David, Jr., Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Pauline M. Davis, and Mrs. Betty Jones, both of Johnson City; 28 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 2 p.m., from the First Christian Church with Mr. H. T. Mabry, minister, officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Joe Atwood, David Atwood, Toy Blake Atwood, Jimmy Atwood, Jerry Davis and David J. Jones.

Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ATWOOD, George D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 14, 1945 Death Notice

ATWOOD, George D. died at the home of his son Stanley, at Limestone, Monday evening. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Burial in Sugar Grove cemetery. Survivors are three sons, Stanley, Troy of Pocatello, Idaho, and Verale of Butler; two half brothers, Dave, Mountain City, Joe, New Market; one half sister, Martha Guinn Nave; 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The body was returned to the home of Stanley Atwood, Limestone, Tuesday at 5 p.m. Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the service.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ATWOOD, George D.

Johnson County News,” Thursday, March 15, 1945 GEORGE D. ATWOOD

Funeral services for George D. Atwood, who died on last Monday at 9:30 p.m., at the home of his son, Stanley Atwood of Limestone, was held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Sugar Grove, N. C. Baptist Church with the Rev. Potter in charge. Burial was in the Sugar Grove Cemetery.

A native of Johnson County and a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

He is survived by three sons, Stanley of Limestone, Troy Atwood of Pocatello, Idaho, and Vernie Atwood of Butler; two half-brothers, Dave Atwood of Mountain City, and Joe of Newport; one half-sister, Mrs. Martha Guinn of Neva; 29 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

The body was returned to the home of Stanley Atwood at Limestone Tuesday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge.

ATWOOD, Halbert

“The Tomahawk,” August 15, 1962 HALBERT ATWOOD, 49

Mountain City, died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday at 11:30 p.m., Aug. 7 from a heart attack. He was a native of North Carolina but had made his home in Mountain City most of his life. He was an automobile salesman and a member of Mountain City Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Dorothy Guy Atwood, Mountain City; one son, David Joe Atwood, Mountain City; a daughter, Mrs. Kay Roupass, Johnson City; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Atwood, Mountain City; seven brothers, Ronald Atwood and Ford Atwood, both of Mountain City; Rupert Atwood, Bristol, Blake Atwood, Damascus, Va., Ivan Atwood, Cleveland, O., Wilson Atwood, Johnson City, and David Atwood Jr., Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Davis, Johnson City and Mrs. Betty G. Jones, Johnson City; four grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from First Christian Church Friday at 3:30 p.m. with H.T. Mabry, A.E. Browne, Rev. J. Edward Lehman and Alvin Barry officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers, Ralph G. Stout, T.W. Wilson, Lewis May, Dr. R.O. Glenn, Chester F. Blevins, Tom Grindstaff, J.D. Ashley, Lee Lowe, John H. Must, James G. Muse.
Honorary pallbearers: R.J. Eastridge, Dr. Paul Bundy, Dee Arnold, Bill Horn, John Shelton, R.J.

Howard, W.D. Snyder, and John Rutherford.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ATWOOD, Halbert

“The Tomahawk,” August 8, 1962 HALBERT ATWOOD PASSES

Mountain City Alderman Halbert Atwood passed away at his home in Mountain City Tuesday night. He had suffered a heart attack some weeks ago and was hospitalized for several days after which he returned home. His recovery not being satisfactory, he re-entered the hospital for observation and treatment. He had been at home for the past few days, his condition seemingly improved. The fatal attack came suddenly about 11 o’clock last night.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

ATWOOD, Halbert

“The Tomahawk,” August 22, 1962 Cards Of Thanks

In the death of loved ones who are so very dear to us the shock sustained seems irreparable.

Such was our state at the untimely passing of our son, husband, father and brother, Halbert Atwood. It is in times like this that we are caused to realize just how much our friends mean to us — every word of sympathy, every kind deed and condolence and each flower bespeak the concern of our friends and neighbors in making our burdens easier to bear. We cannot find words to express our gratitude for the many kindnesses shown us. To each and every one we are thankful.

The Halbert Atwood Family

ATWOOD, John Vernie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 22, 1967
John Vernie Atwood, age 77 of Rt. 3, Butler, Sinks Community, died Wednesday 8:15 a.m. in the

Carter County Memorial Hospital, Elizabethton after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Atwood was a native of Missouri but had made his home in Johnson County for many years. He was the son late George and Rachael Greenwell Atwood, a retired farmer, and a member of the Fish Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors: Widow, Mrs. Eva Atwood, Butler, Tenn.; four sons, Bill T. Atwood, U.S. Army, station in Fort Knox, Ky., Joe Atwood, Dekalb, Ill., Earl Atwood, Shouns, Tenn. and Bob Atwood, Butler, Tenn.; nine daughters, Mrs. Pearl Perkins, Mrs. Beatrice Barnes, Doris Nelson, all of Johnson City, Tenn., Mrs. Maude Trussell, Ohio, Mrs. Dorothy Reece, Elizabethton, Tenn, Jean Perkins and Lois Atwood, both of Dekalb, Ill., Miss Margaret Atwood, Butler, Tenn. and Mrs. Mammie Hodge, Elizabethton, Tenn.; one brother, Troy Atwood, Pocatello; Idaho and 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday 10:00 a.m. from the Butler Baptist Church. With the Rev. H.B. Cox, Rev Victor Broyles, Rev. Dalphus Forrester, officiating. Burial in the Butler Memorial Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Friends and neighbors.
Flower-bears[sic] Ladies of the church and neighbors. Hardin Brothers Quaret[sic] in Charge of Music.

[NJSB Note: obituary types as written — with missing words and incorrect spelling]

ATWOOD, Sarah

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 10, 1943 85

MRS. SARAH ATWOOD
Mrs. Sarah R. Atwood, 77, died at her home in Butler, Thursday morning at 9:30 o’clock after a

short illness.
Surviving her are husband, George D. Atwood, three sons, Troy Atwood, Pocatello, Idaho; Stanley Atwood, Limestone; Vernie Atwood, Butler; one sister, Mrs. Annie Wilcox, Damascus, Va.; 20 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Atwood was a native of Johnson county, and a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist church.

Active pallbearers will be Don Butler, Fred Matherly, Walter Caldwell, Finley Curtis, Alfred Stout, Herman Jenkins.

Flower bearers will be Mesdames Don Butler, Fred Matherly, Herman Jenkins, George Ward, Edgar Jenkins, G. D. Norris.

The body was removed from Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home at Butler, Thursday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock.

ATWOOD, Sarah

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 11, 1943 MRS. SARAH ATWOOD

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah R. Atwood, age 77, who died Thursday morning after a short illness, were held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the residence at Butler with the Rev. Heywood in charge. Burial was made in the Sugar Grove Cemetery.

The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge.

AUSTIN, Blanche

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 2, 1940 MISS AUSTIN DIES

Miss Blanche Austin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Austin of this city, died suddenly in a Johnson City hospital at noon today.
[JAKS Note: see Katherine Ruth AUSTIN, apparently the same person.]

AUSTIN, Blanche Marie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 4, 1939 BLANCHE MARIE AUSTIN

Miss Blanche Marie Austin, 23, died at Catawaba hospital Sunday night at seven o’clock after an illness of several weeks. Miss Austin was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Austin of this city. She was a member of the Calvery Baptist church.

Survivors include the parents; three sisters, Mrs. Jim Chambers, Mrs. Hugh Chambers, Miss Katherine Austin; two brothers, Carl and Billy Joe, all of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Calvery Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. E. A. Cox officiating. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery near Limestone.

Active pallbearers: Beamer Hale, Cluster Parlier, Conney Pierce, Lawrence Roberts, Elbert Ritchie, Eugene Douglas, Howard Marshal, Ed Roberts.

The body will be removed to the home at 710 Beech St. this afternoon from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home at four o’clock.

AUSTIN, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday Morning, August 6, 1939 INFANT AUSTIN

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Austin died at the Plesant home, RFD 2, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at three o’clock with the Rev. W. B. Brummitt of Milligan college in charge. Interment will be in the Minton Cemetery.

Survivors are the parents and one brother, Larry Alvin Austin.

AUSTIN, Irene

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 1, 1937 MISS IRENE AUSTIN

Miss Irene Austin, 19, succumbed to an eighteen months illness last night at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Austin, 606 D Street. She was a member of the 1935 junior class of the local high school and a faithful member and worker of the Second Baptist Church until her illness. She was loved by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 10:30 from the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. E. A. Cox, assisted by Rev. John Bowery, officiating. Interment will be in the New Salem Cemetery at Limestone.

She is survived by her parents; four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Chambers, Mrs. James Chambers, Mrs. Blanch Holly and Katherine Austin; two brothers, Carl and Billy Jo Austin, all of Elizabethton.

Active pallbearers will be Ed Roberts, Raymond Hagie, Charles Hillam[sic], Ed Ellis, Elmer Sams, Eugene Douglas, Howard Sheffield.

Those in chare of the flowers will be Marguerite Nave, Lillian Nichols, Maxine Hoss, Lucille Jones, Grace, Parson, Eutaile Pleasant, Inez[sic], Ruby Pleasant, Edith Robinson, Eunice Nelson, Maude Whitson, Frances Asbury, Helen Nave, Beatrice Nave.

AUSTIN, Katherine Ruth

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 3, 1940 MISS KATHERINE AUSTIN

Miss Katherine Ruth Austin, age 18, died in a Johnson City hospital Wednesday morning at 10:45 after a short illness. Miss Austin was a native of Washington county, but has lived in Carter county for a number of years. Miss Austin was a popular member of the Junior class of the Elizabethton high school, and she was a member of the Calvery Baptist church.

Survivors are: the parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Austin; two sisters, Mrs. Hugh Chambers and Mrs. James Chambers; two brothers, Carl Austin and Billy Joe Austin.

Funeral services will be held from the Calvary Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The Reverend E. A. Cox will be in charge. Burial will be in the New Salem Cemetery near Limestone, Tenn.

Active pallbearers will be: Bobby Hilton, Floyd Kite, Lee Byrd Mettler, Fred Graybeal, Howard Marshall and J. M. Hensley Jr.

AUSTIN, Mack AUSTIN, Mack

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 21, 1929 MACK AUSTINMACK AUSTIN

The body of Mack Austin, five-weeks-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Austin, was taken to Greeneville Sunday afternoon for burial. The small child died at its home on Dona Avenue Saturday evening at 6:30.

AUSTIN, M. I.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 1, 1937 M. I. AUSTIN

Word has been received here of the death of the brother of Rev. S. H. Austin at his home in 87

Bluefield, West Va. Friday. Funeral services were being held today. Rev. Austin left last Monday to be with his brother, who suffered a stroke then.

AUSTIN, N. R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 16, 1948 N. R. AUSTINN. R. AUSTIN

N. R. Austin, age 65, died at his home at 710 Beech St., Tuesday a.m. at two o’clock after an illness of several months. Mr. Austin was an employee of the NAR Corp., and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Austin; two daughters, Mrs. Hugh Chambers, Mrs. Jim Chambers; two sons, Billy Joe and Carl all of Elizabethton; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Shepherd of Paint Gap, N.C.; three brothers, George Austin of Alton, Ill., John Austin of Burnsville, N.C. and Clem Austin of Johnson City.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at three-thirty o’clock, with the Rev. George Westmoreland and Rev. Fred Smith officiating.

Active pallbearers: Will Jones, Brown Fritz, Joe Rader, Alvin Kyte, W. L. Hagie, Landon Lyons, Herbert Billheimer and Louis Cox.

Flower bearers will be the Ladies of the D.O.W. class of the Calvary Baptist Church.
The pallbearers and flower bearers are requested to be at the church at three o’clock.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home at the request of Mr.

Austin. It will be removed to the church Wednesday afternoon at two-thirty o’clock to lie in state until time for the service.

Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

AUSTIN, Roy

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 6, 1934 ROY AUSTIN

Roy Austin, the 10-month-old son of Mrs. Guy Austin, died at the home at Milliagan College Wednesday morning at 12:30 after being ill about one week.

Survivors are the mother, Mrs. Guy Austin; one sister, Ruby Wanda.

Funeral services will be conducted from the New Salem Church in Greene county, Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock.

The Rev. Arthur Roberts will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

AUSTIN, S. H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 10, 1941 S. H. AUSTIN

Word has been received here announcing the death of S. H. Austin, 67, of Greene county. Mr. Austin, who died Sunday afternoon at the Parker-Budd hospital in Johnson City, had been in declining health for the past year. He had been a patient at the hospital for the past two weeks.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Providence Church of Christ, of which the deceased was a member, sometime Tuesday.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Townsend Austin; three sons, Charles of Elizabethton, Oscar of Cumberland Mountain and Bill of Greene county; three daughters, Mrs. Hensley of Elizabethton, Mrs. Rader Gourley and Mrs. Wendall Murray of Greene county; twenty-seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sisters, Mrs. Azor Townsend of Elizabethton and one brother, Bill Austin of Greene county.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Austin and children, Vestal and Wilma Ruth, and Mrs. Azor Townsend left Sunday for Greene county where they will remain until after the funeral.

AUSTIN, Sumpter H. (Rev.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 2, 1939 FORMER PASTOR DIES SUDDENLY

Word was received here today of the sudden death of the Rev. Sumpter H. Austin, former pastor of the Southern Methodist church here.

Rev. Austin died in Gary, W. Va., early this morning, it was learned. Cause of his death could not be definitely learned, although it is thought a severe case of colic suffered several days affected his heart. He celebrated his forty-ninth birthday yesterday.

Survivors are eight children, Houston Austin of Bramwell, W. Va.; Mrs. Hall Miller of Elizabethton; Paul Austin of Elizabethton; James Austin, a student at Greenbrier military academy, Harrisburg, W. Va.; Neil Austin, Betty Austin, David Austin and Dickey Austin, all of Gary.

Mr. and Mrs. Hal Miller and Paul Austin left Elizabethton shortly before noon today for Gary. Funeral arrangements have not been learned.

AUSTIN, Walter L.

“The Tomahawk,” September 5, 1962 Walter L. Austin, 79

Neva, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., on Monday morning after a lengthy illness. He was a native of North Carolina but had made his home in Johnson County for the past 17 years. He was a retired farmer and member of the Vaughts Gap Baptist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Opal Austin, Neva; a son, Michael of Neva; two daughters, Mrs. Loraine Hamby, Neva, Mrs. Norma Stroud, Baird, Neb.; three brothers, Robert Austin, Idaho, Wheeler Austin and Fred Austin, both of Baird, Neb.; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie McCracken, and Mrs. Sallie Suddrth(sic), both of Baird, Neb.

Funeral services were conducted from the Vaughts Gap Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Dyson and Rev. D.C. Byrd officiating. Burial was in Hawkins Cemetery.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

AUSTIN, Walter L.

Wednesday, September 5, 1962 Deaths
Walter L. Austin, Neva, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., on Monday morning after a lengthy illness. He was a native of North Carolina but had made his home in Johnson County for the past 17 years. He was a retired farmer and member of the Vaughts Gap Baptist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Opal Austin, Neva; a son, Michael of Neva; two daughters, Mrs. Loraine Hamby, Neva, Mrs. Norma Stroud, Baird, Neb.; three brothers, Robert Austin, Idaho, Wheeler Austin and Fred Austin, both of Baird, Neb.; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie McCracken, and Mrs. Sallie Suddrth[sic], both of Baird, Neb.

Funeral services were conducted from the Vaughts Gap Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Dyson and Rev. D.C. Byrd officiating. Burial was in Hawkins Cemetery.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 89

AUSTIN, Wilburn

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 31, 1937
BOY GOES UNDER IN 65 FEET OF WATER, REPORT Reports Unconfirmed; Body Recovered At 1:30

First swimming fatality of 1937 for Carter county was counted up today as Wilburn Austin, 18, 1100 Henry street, Johnson City, sank in the stone quarry near the Happy Valley school.

Reports that the youth’s body had been recovered from 65 feet of water about 1:30 this afternoon could not be confirmed. The boy sank in the deep quarry about 10:30 this morning and although the Appalachian Funeral Home brought a pullmotor to the scene of the tragedy, little hope was felt that he could be revived when brought to the surface.

The boy, in company with another Johnson City boy, Elrod by name, were swimming in the quarry alone at the time, it was reported. While the youths were racing across the quarry, about 100 yards, the Austin boy sank. Elrod stated he started back for him but realized that he (Elrod) was so worn out that he couldn’t make it.

Two students of the Happy Valley school, Donald Edens and Bill Taylor, saw the boy sink under the water.

Austin is the son of Mrs. Harred[sic] Austin of Johnson City.

AUSTIN, Wilburn

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 1, 1937 FUNERAL FOR DROWNED BOY WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Wilburn Austin, 18-year-old Johnson City high school athlete, whose body was recovered from the abandoned rock quarry near Happy Valley school at 6:50 last night will be held Wednesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Austin, 1100 Henry street, Johnson City.

The youth’s body floated near the top of the water seven hours after the youth had gone down while racing another swimmer, Warren Elrod, across the quarry. It was recovered by a volunteer worker who dived from a boat and pulled the body to shore.

Six boats were on the water at the time the body was recovered with Johnson City fireman and police and Carter county deputies engaged in trying to find the body. The water was about 60 feet deep where Austin went under. Workers were using long poles in an attempt to find the body when it floated to the surface.

Austin and Elrod were the only swimmers in the quarry at the time Austin went under about 10:30 yesterday morning. Two Happy Valley students, however, saw the boy disappear.

Pallbearers will be members of the high school football team with which he played.

AVERY, Margie T.

Elizabethton Star, Friday, April 16, 1948 MRS. MARGIE T. AVERY

William C. Poff of the Lilly Addition has received word of the death of his mother, Mrs. Margie Thurmond Avery of Tucson, Arizona.

Mrs. Avery is survived by her husband, Ben B. Avery of Tucson; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Maurer of Beaumont, Texas; three sons, Raymond Poff of Dunedin, Fla., Fred Poff of Holden, W.Va. and William C. Poff of Elizabethton; five granddaughters and one grandson.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Tucson Mortuary. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery of Tucson.

BACHMAN, James Ewing BACHMAN, James Ewing

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 6, 1931 90

JAMES EWING BACHMAN
James Ewing Bachman, 35, son of W. B. and Lula M. Bachman, Bluff City, died at the National Soldiers Home at Johnson City, Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held from the home of his mother, Mrs. W. B. Bachman at Bluff City Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in charge of the Rev. Cox. Interment followed in the Morning View Cemetery.

Pallbearers were E. L. Ryden, Charles Worley, Joe J. Thomas, Frank Wiles, Herbert Richards, and Kyle Eads.

The deceased is survived by his widow and mother; one sisters, Mrs. E. D. Houston of Nashville; three brothers, R. B. and C. W. Bachman of Bluff City, and Judge A. J. Bachman, Elizabethton.

BACON, Henry Haws

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 22, 1936 HENRY HAWS BACON

Funeral services for Henry Haws Bacon, 69, who died yesterday at his home near Leesburg were held this afternoon at two o’clock at Fairview with the Rev. A. M. Laughren officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery.

Survivors are the widow; five sons, Warner, J. Opie, and Clyde of Jonesboro, Lee of Dry Branch, W. Va., and Joe of Johnson City; two daughters, Mrs. Mary K. Clark and Mrs. Jessie May Harris of Jonesboro; and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Brumit of Elizabethton and Mrs. Lena Wagner of Cleveland, Tenn.

BACON, J. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 6, 1931 J. C. BACON

J. C. Bacon died at Knoxville yesterday afternoon, according to word received by relatives here last night. Funeral services and interment is expected to be held this afternoon at Fairview Cemetery near Jonesboro.

The deceased was a brother of Mrs. A. G. Brumit, 610 Hattie Avenue, and had many friends in Elizabethton, having visited here a number of times.

BACON, J. L. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 26, 1934 MRS. BACON, 56, DIES SUDDENLY

Mrs. J. L. Bacon, aged 56, died suddenly Thursday afternoon at the home of Dr. McClennan at Fairview, six miles from Jonesboro, on the Kingsport road. Mrs. Bacon had eaten a hearty lunch and then went to the home of the doctor, who had been giving her treatments.

Mrs. Bacon was not in the best of health, but her death was unexpected, and cast a pall of gloom over the community in which she resided.

Mrs. Bacon was the mother of Mrs. Francis Hall, who lives at 200 Donna Avenue in this city.

Survivors are her husband, J. L. Bacon of Fairview; one daughter, Mrs. Francis Hall of this city; four sons, Fred and Ralph of Kingsport, Paul Bacon of Jonesboro, Niles Bacon of Dayton, Ohio.
Funeral services will be conducted from the late residence Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.

BADGETT, E. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 6, 1942 E. C. BADGETT

E. C. Badgett, age 86, died in Johnson City hospital Sunday evening at 10:00 o’clock after a lingering illness. He was a Spanish War veteran, a native of Carter county and a member of the Christian church.

Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Dottie Badgett, Elk Park, two daughters, Miss June Badgett, Elk Park, Mrs. Mollie Manning, Elk Park, three brothers, J. J. Holly, Johnson City, John F. Wilson, Pulaski, Va., W. F. Wilson, Shell Creek.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home, near Shell Creek, this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, with the Rev. Ernest Buck in charge.

Burial will be made in the Hampton Cemetery, near Roan Mountain.
The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home Monday evening.

BAIGER, Bobby

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, October 11, 1936 BOBBY BAIGER

Bobby Baiger, 15-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Baiger, 1318 Garden Road, died at St. Elizabethton Hospital at 12:30 last night following an operation yesterday afternoon for an international obstruction.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

BAILEY, Barbara

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 4, 1937 BARBARA BAILEY

Funeral services for Barbara Bailey, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Bailey of Hampton, who died Friday afternoon, were conducted from the home Saturday afternoon at 4:00 with the Rev. Johnny Hall in charge. Interment was in the Hall Cemetery.

BAILEY, Betty Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 25, 1938
BETTY ANN BAILEY
Funeral services for Betty Ann Bailey, who died at the home of her parents in Hampton, Tennessee, last night at 8 o’clock after a short illness, were conducted this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home with the Reverence Johnnie Hall officiating.
Interment will be in the Hall Cemetery.

BAILEY, Earl G.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 11, 1967 Earl G. Bailey. . .

Earl G. Bailey, age 44 of Main Street, Toughkenamon, Pa. Died December 29 at Bailey’s Garage, his place of business. His death was attributed to an apparent heart attack the family said.

Mr. Bailey served with the Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II. He was a member of Southern Chester County Sportsmen’s and Farmers’ Association.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha Gallagher Bailey; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Davidson, West Virginia; a stepson, Joseph Sexton, Toughkenamon; a stepdaughter, Mrs. John Buschiazzo, New Garden, Pa.; six grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Cuddy Bailey, Johnson City, and formerly of Mountain City; one brother, J.R. Bailey, Williston, S.C., and one sister, Miss Ruth Bailey, Johnson City.

Services were held Tuesday afternoon January 3 at 2 p.m. at Worrall and Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square, Pa. Interment was in Union Hill cemetery, Kennett Square.

BAILEY, Estie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 19, 1956 MRS. ESTIE BAILEY…

47, died at her home on Rte. 1, Mountain City, Sunday morning, Sept. 23, following a long illness.

She was a member of Liberty Christian Church.

Survivors are her husband, I. T. Bailey; two daughters, Mrs. Eva Sue Shupe of Mountain City, and Norma Jean Bailey of the home; four sons, Justin Trivett and James Errett Trivett, both of Orrville, Ohio, Ernest Trivett of Richmond, Va., and Bernice Trivett of Camp Lee, Va.; six grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Hattie H. Gentry of Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Dewey Turnmire of Meadowview, Va., and Mrs. Kemp Lewis of Orrville, Ohio; three step-children, Doris Bailey of Mountain City, C. Y. Bailey of Torrance, Calif., and Leland Bailey of Charleston, S. C.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Liberty Christian Church with H. T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BAILEY, Frank W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 8, 1939 FRANK W. BAILEY

Frank W. Bailey, 45, died at his home at Hazard, Ky., of a heart attack Monday, it was learned here today.

Funeral services will be held at the Milligan college chapel Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, with the Rev. John Shepherd, Pres. H. J. Derthick and Prof. C. E. Burns of Milligan College officiating. Interment will be in the Patton Cemetery.

Mr. Bailey was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bailey of Milligan College.

He is survived by his wife and three children, Charles Gordon, John W. and Joyce; two sisters, Whillametter Frazieri[sic] of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Pinkie Bewers[sic] of Unicoi; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bailey.

Active pallbearers will be Edwin Ellis, Morris Patton, Anderson Payne, Jock Thompson, Bob Ellis, Wilson Burleson.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from among friends.

BAILEY, Harold

“The Carter County News,” July 7, 1949 BAILEY KILLED IN AUTO WRECK

Harold Bailey of Johnson City was killed in an automobile accident Tuesday morning on the old Johnson City highway, near the Carter-Washington line.

Injured were Carl Harshbarger, Gladys Wheat, Stoney Sherror, Albert Parshall and W. A. Montgomery, all of Johnson City.

Parshall told police that he was driving his car toward Milligan College when he met Harshbarger, driver of the other car, on a curve.

Johnson City ambulance answered the emergency call and victims were taken to Johnson City for treatment.

Parshall is suffering from a fractured arm and multiple lacerations. Harshbarger is reported in serious condition with a fractured skull and multiple lacerations.

BAILEY, J. W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 25, 1947 J. W. BAILEY

J. W. Bailey, retired merchant of Milligan College community, died at his home Sunday at 8 p.m. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ben Frazier of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Chase Deavers of Milligan College; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Taylor of Milligan College and Mrs. George Young of Bakersville, N. C.; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Hopwood Memorial Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Dr. H. J. Derthick and the Rev. Worley of Johnson City officiating. Burial will be in the Patton Cemetery with the Morris Funeral Home in charge.

BAILEY, J. W. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 21, 1943 MRS. J. W. BAILEY

Mrs. J. W. Bailey died at her home at Milligan College Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. She was born in Carter county and was active and vigilant in the service of her God and country.

Mrs. Bailey, daughter of J. M. Patton, was educated at Milligan College and taught school at Gap Creek for two years and several years at Bowman’s Academy in Burnsville, N. C.

She is survived by her husband, J. W. Bailey; two daughters, Mrs. Ben W. Frazier of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. C. M. Beevers, Johnson City, route 2; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, R. B. Patton of Milligan College.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at two o’clock from the Milligan Christian church with the Rev. J. N. Shepherd and Rev. Marsh officiating. Burial will be in Patton’s cemetery near Milligan.

The body will be removed to the church at one o’clock Friday afternoon.

Active pallbearers will be Ike Sparks, Wash Young, J. B. Shepherd, B. S. Little, John Peoples, E. E. Hathaway.

BAILEY, James Preston

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 15, 1950
JAMES PRESTON BAILEYJAMES PRESTON BAILEY

James Preston Bailey, seven weeks old, died at his home on Route 6, Saturday morning.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Bailey; one sister, Patsy Ann Bailey of the home; and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Cora Bailey of the home; and maternal grandfather, Preston Vestal of Bluff City.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 at the Southside Christian Church with the Rev. James Owens officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

The body was returned to the home Saturday from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BAILEY, Luizinia M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 21, 1942 MRS. LUIZINIA M. BAILEY

Mrs. Luizinia M. Bailey, age 87, of Butler, died Friday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ausie Pilkington, of Johnson City. She is the widow of the late John Bailey.

She is survived by seven children, W. W. Bailey, Lebanon, Missouri, Flaud[sic] Bailey, Doeville, Tennessee; Mrs. Laura Morley, Pimento, Indiana; Mrs. Ausie Pilkington, Johnson City; Mrs. Lon White, Mrs. J. G. Finney, Mrs. Bill Campbell, all of Butler. She is also survived by 48 grandchildren, a number of great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives.

Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

BAILEY, Mary Emma

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 31, 1965 Mary Emma Bailey. . .

Mary Emma Bailey age 69 of Neva, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. on Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. after a short illness. She was a native of Ohio but had made her home in Johnson County for 3 years. For the past three years.[sic]. She was [sic] She was a daughter of late Caffin R. and Anne Smith Pierce, and a member of the Holiness Church.

Survivors include two sons, Gerald Burns, Neva, Richard Bailey, Neva; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Jackman, Wilmington, Ohio, Mrs. Ruby Miller of Dayton, Ohio and Mrs. Treva Spence, aMchester[sic], Ohio; and 11 grandchildren.

Funeral services conducted from Pine Grove Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Eugene Sherwood officiating. The burial was in Mast Cemetery at Neva.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

BAILEY, Terry Clark

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 8, 1945 Death Notices

BAILEY—Terry Clark, 7 months, died in Appalachian hospital Thursday morning at 2:40 a.m. after a short illness. Funeral service Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from home of parents, Pvt. and Mrs. Walter Maynard Bailey of Hampton, with the Rev. John Hall in charge. Burial in Hall cemetery. Survivors: parents, two brothers, Paul and Arlen; paternal grandfather, F. Bailey, Butler; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Clark, Hampton. Body will be returned to the home Thursday at 6 p.m. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BAILEY, Thelma Drinnon

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 31, 1949 Mrs. Bailey Dies In Paducah, Ky.

Mrs. J. W. Bailey nee Thelma Drinnon, died yesterday at Paducah, Ky. following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Bailey, a sister of Mrs. C. E. Johnson of West G. Street Extension, was formerly a teacher in the schools of Elizabethton. Her husband preceded her in death about a month before.

No details of the funeral arrangements are available at this time.

BAILEY, Walter A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 15, 1940
WALTER A. BRADLEY[sic]
Walter A. Bradley[sic], 58, died at his home at Fish Springs last night at 11:30 o’clock.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Elsie Bailey[sic]; six children, Goldie, John Jr., Flora Bell, Mary Elizabeth, Will and Arthur Bradley[sic]; one sister, Mrs. D. A. Clark, of Colorado; two brothers, Dave Bailey[sic], of Idaho; Brownlow Bailey[sic], of California.
Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, the pastor of the Fish Springs Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.
Active pall bearers: Paul Stout, John McNeill, Paul Smith, Limp Ward, Homer Smith and D. B. White. Honorary pall bearers: R. A. Smith, Walter McCloud, Harvey Smith, Jess White, Ralph Huntley, R. A. Hazelwood, R. M. White, John White, John Smith.
[JAKS Note: Both Bailey and Bradley are used as the surname in this obituary. In the 1900 Carter Co. TN Census there was a Walter Bailey b. Nov 1882 living with his grandmother, Karen H. Ward in the 1 st Civil Dist. Walter A. Bailey age 48 with wife Elise and two children are listed in the 1930 Census Carter Co. TN 1st Civil Dist.]

BAILIFF, David Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 24, 1945 95

Rites For David Thomas Bailiff Set For Tomorrow
Funeral services for David Thomas Bailiff, 70, who died in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., last

night after a short illness, will be conducted at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Elk Valley Baptist church. The Rev. Ira Hodge and the Rev. W. C. Payne will officiate. Burial will be in Elk Valley cemetery.

The body is at the home of his son, Roe Bailiff, 113 Cottage avenue, from where the funeral procession will leave at 11 o’clock in the morning.

Mr. Bailiff was a member of the Elk Valley Baptist church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Bailiff; two other sons, Paul Bailiff, Elizabethton, and Dixon Bailiff of Heaton, N. C.; three daughters, Mrs. Ed Burling, Elizabethton, Mrs. Baline Smith, Heaton, N. C. and Mrs. Maude Horney, Speedwell, Va.; two brothers, W. D. Bailiff, Banner Elk and J. C. Bailiff, North East, Maryland; a sister, Mrs. Alice Rowe Harriman; and eight grandchildren.

BAIN, C. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 1, 1942 C. C. BAIN

Word has been received here of the death of C. C. Bain, 89, Smithville, Tennessee. Mr. Bain was the father of P. P. Bain of Elizabethton. Mr. and Mrs. Bain will attend the funeral in Smithville tomorrow.

BAIN, C. C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 26, 1939 MRS. C. C. BAIN, Sr.

Mrs. C. C. Bain, Sr., 69, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Carpenter, 117 E. Sevier street, Kingsport, at 4:00 a.m. this morning.

Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church, Smithville, Tenn., Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial at Horton Springs Cemetery.

Short services will be held at home, East Sevier street, tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Survived[sic] includes husband; three daughters, Mrs. C. C. Carpenter, Mrs. Jack Bowyer, of Kingsport, Mrs. Fred Love of Smithville; six sons, Charles Bain of Roanoke, Va., C. C. Bain Jr. of Galax, Va., W. W. Bain of Johnson City, Tenn., P. P. Bain of Elizabethton, Tenn., E. E. Bain of Sparta, Tenn., R. L. Bain of Lebanon, Tenn.

Mrs. Bain was born July 25, 1869, daughter of E. A. Coggins and Melvina McClellan. She was married to C. C. Bain Sr. of Smithville, April 9, 1884, to this union 12 children were born, nine of whom survive.

BAINES, Luster Perry

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 5, 1942 MRS. LUSTER PERRY BAINES

Mrs. Luster Perry Baines (Grandma Baines), age 74, died at the home of her son, Robert Woods, 309 Cottage avenue, Wednesday afternoon at 1:55 o’clock after a short illness.

Mrs. Baines was a native of Carter county. She was a daughter of the late Sam and Addie Ellis Lyons and a member of the Park Street Church of God.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Lottie Burnett, Knoxville; two sons, W. E. Woods, California, R. L. Woods, Elizabethton; number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; one cousin, W. D. Lyons, Bluff City.

The body has been returned from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home of her son, R. L. Woods at 309 Cottage avenue.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Park Street Church of God, Friday afternoon at 1:0 o’clock with the Rev. C. C. McAfee, Harry Kutz, B. E. Ellis, J. W. Manness in charge.

Burial will be made in Chinquapin Grove cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Andrews Glover, Cornett Dickenson, Albert Hicks, W. B. Thomas, Edgar Sams, Frank Smith, Cameron Smith, Alvin Kyte.

Flower bearers: Mesdames, Callie Sams, John T. Northern, Lillie Dickenson, Hattie Markland, Mae Tester, Rose Trussler, Louise Markland, Nellie Thomas, Pearl Smith, Bertha Webb, Delia Lyons, Sam Cornett, Myrtle Cole, Mrs. Pritchard, Nettie Kyte.

BAINES, Porter

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 29, 1934 PORTER BAINES

Porter Baines, aged 13, died in a local hospital Monday evening at 8:30 p.m. He had been sick only a short time.

Survivors are father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baines, five sisters, Mrs. Pauline Rash, Juanita, Bullah, Mary Sue, and Edith Baines; and two brothers, James and Walter, Jr.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist church at Jonesboro Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, with the Rev. H. B. Helton of the Methodist church at Bristol officiating.

Interment will take place in the Fairview Cemetery about six miles below Jonesboro on the Kingsport highway.

The body is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baines at 800 Tipton street. The funeral procession will leave the home for Jonesboro, at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Pall bearers: Bill Pike, Earl Jones, George Linebaugh, Bob Huskins, James Clear and Paul Dickinson.

Flower bearers: Alice Pannell, Lizzie Trusler, Helen Shatley, Edith Dickinson, Traves Cole, Marietta Cole, Virginia Thomas, Mittie Lee Thomas.

BAIRD, Charles T.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, August 25, 1949 [published at a later date] CHARLES T. BAIRD

Charles T. Baird, 74, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Don Mast, here, Aug. 29, after a long illness.

Baird, who moved to Tennessee in 1929, was a member of the Valle Crucis, N. C. Methodist Church. He was married to Miss Minnie Farthing in 1895. She died in 1928. In 1930 he was married to Miss Martha Tilley of Mountain City.

Besides his wife, survivors are seven children, Fred of Jonesboro; Mrs. Don Mast, Mountain City; Carl, of Piney Flats; Mrs. Alfred Greenwell of Carderview; Robert of Bluff City; Mrs. Victor Caldwell, Johnson City; four sons, John, Jonesboro; Tom, Wilmington, N. C.; Custer, Valle Crucis, and Clay of Johnson City; 43 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Bethel Methodist Church, near Mountain City. Rev. Ralph Snead of Elizabethton, and Rev. Clarence Nelson of Carderview officiated. Burial was in Farthing Cemetery at Sugar Grove, N. C.

BAIRD, Gordon

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 14, 1943 GORDEN[sic] BAIRD

Gordon Baird, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Junius Baird, died this morning at 8:00 o’clock at the home, route 2, Elizabethton.

Survivors are the parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hodge, Banner Elk, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. William J. Baird, route 2, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10:00 a.m. from the Methodist church at Matney, N. C. Burial will be made in Matney Cemetery.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BAIRD, Martha Lowe

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 16, 1955 [published at a later date] MRS. MARTHA LOWE BAIRD… 76, Rte. 3, died at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12 in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, after a brief illness.

A pioneer resident of Johnson County, she was the widow of Charlie Baird. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.

Survivors include one foster son, Pfc. Paul D. Arney of the army, attached to the American Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; one brother, Joe Lowe of Mountain City, and several nephews and nieces.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of her son. Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

BAKER, Ada
“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 22, 1929 MRS. ADA BAKER

Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Baker, 46, of Hampton, who died in the Banner Elk hospital, Friday at 9:30 p.m., were held in the Hampton Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. S. O. Pinkerton officiated. Interment took place in the Hall Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Sherman Williams, C. M. Wilcox, J. W. Horton, D. M. Montgomery, D. S. Wagoner and Harry Wilcox.

The services were in charge of Curtis-North Funeral Home.

BAKER, Alex M.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 29, 1943 FORMER JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PASSES.

ALEX M. BAKER, 76, died at his residence Wednesday morning at 12:15 after a long illness. He was a prominent and well-known citizen of Johnson County, having taught school for a number of years and served as a Justice of the Peace for several years. In early life he joined the Butler Baptist church and later moved his membership to Bakers Gap Baptist Church. In 1891 he married Miss Edna J. Pierce, of Butler, Tenn., who survives. To this union was born 6 children, four of whom survive: C. R. Baker, Pullman, Wash.; C. V. Baker, Neva; E. J. Baker, Beaumont, TX, and D. S. Baker, Seattle, Wash.

Funeral services were held April 22, 1943, at 2 p.m. at Baker’s Gap Baptist Church with burial following in Baker’s Gap Cemetery. Officiating ministers: Rev. J. J. Richardson, Butler, Rev. J. R. Stout, Neva, and Rev. Edward Farthing, Sugar Grove, N.C. Masonic Ceremonies conducted by Roane’s Creek Lodge of Butler, Tenn.

BAKER, Edna Jane Pierce

“The Tomahawk,” October 10, 1962 Edna Jane Pierce Baker, 80

Butler, Bakers Gap Community died at her home Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. after a short illness.

Mrs. Baker was a pioneer resident of Johnson County and a member of the Bakers Gap Baptist Church.

Survivors include 4 sons, Ray Baker, Clarkston, Wash., Carl of Butler, Edward of Texas and David 98

Baker of Seattle, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Weidmeyer, Houston, Texas; six grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Bakers Gap Baptist Church Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Worley officiating and burial was in Bakers Gap Church cemetery.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BAKER, Elvira

“The Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 13, 1943 OBITUARY

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Elvira Baker who resided in East Mountain City. Mrs. Baker has been ill for several weeks, and her passing will be mourned by all who knew her.

Survivors are: one daughter, Mrs. Clara Consler of Mountain City; two sons, A. R. Baker of Chatteroy, W. Va., and Frank Baker of Chicago, one sister, Mrs. Flora Mock of Mountain City, and three grandchildren.

BAKER, George A.

“The Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 20, 1933 DEATH TAKES GEORGE BAKER

Baker[sic] A. Baker, 52, retired master sergeant of the United States army and veteran of two wars, the World War and Spanish American war, died in the Mountain Branch Home at Johnson City, after an illness of two weeks, having only gone to the home for treatment, Friday, dying last night at 10 o’clock.

The deceased was a native of Carter county, having been born at Hampton, the son of the late Thomas and Margaret Baker. Thirty years ago he joined the United States army, retiring one year ago last July. The last ten years of service, he spent in the recruiting service, being stationed eight years at Miami, Fla. Since his retirement, he has resided at 607 Magnolia avenue, Johnson City.

In 1914, he was married to Miss Belle Johnson, of Hampton, who survives him together with two daughters, Georgia, 12 and Genevive, 5. He is also survived by three brothers, Fred Baker, Hampton, Charlie Baker, South Portland, Maine, Joe A. Baker, Maryville.

Active pall bearers selected are E. E. Hathaway, C. R. Hathaway, John D. Nave, Charlie Collins, Berry Wilson and Jack Manning.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Campbell, Frank Potter, P. P. Campbell, Charlie Jenkins, Mike Hall, E. E. Fletcher, Dan Carden, John Burrow, and Will Horton.

BAKER, J. W.
WATTENBERGER, William
“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 18, 1937
WOMAN SHOOTS HOTEL KEEPER, WOUNDS SELF

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., March 18. – J. W. Baker, 58-year-old proprietor of the Lee Hotel and a former Johnson City policeman, was shot and killed and Martha Carver, 36, a housekeeper at the hotel, was wounded seriously today in a shooting affray at the hotel.

Sheriff Carl R. Young said the shots were fired by the woman.

It was second slaying in Johnson City hotels in two days. William Wattenberger, 44-year-old World war veteran, was stabbed to death in another hotel Tuesday night.

After shooting Baker one time in the left side, Sheriff Young said Miss Carver fired three shots through the door of a second room of two young women, who leaped from their windows and were injured slightly.

Miss Carver, Sheriff Young said, then turned the .32 caliber pistol on herself, in inflicting a wound near her heart. She was taken to a hospital where physicians said her condition was serious.

She was found lying across a bed with the pistol on a dresser nearby. Baker’s body was in a corridor, two doors away.

Sheriff Young attributed the shooting to jealousy.

BAKER, Robert Edward

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 10, 1957 ROBERT EDWARD BAKER…

… 80, died July 4 in Sacramento, Calif.
Mr. Baker was the oldest of seven children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Baker of Shouns.
He left Johnson County when a young man. He first went to Cord, Oregon, where he was engaged in sheep raising; later going to Colorado, then to California. He had spent some time in Mexico just prior to his death.

Survivors include one brother, Jasper Baker of Sacramento, California, several nieces, among whom are Mrs. Lee Lowe of Shouns, Mrs. Ruth Rheinchild of Pasadena, Calif., May Nave of Nashville and Mrs. W. W. Combs of Oak Ridge, and several nephews.

BAKER, Thomas

“Johnson County News,” Wednesday, October 26, 1927 SUDDEN DEATHS.

Thos. Baker, an aged citizen of the 10th district, died suddenly at his home last Thursday. He is survived by a number of children and an elder brother, Daniel Baker, who is probably the oldest surviving veteran of the Civil War living in Johnson County.

BALDIN, Austin

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 22, 1945 AUSTIN J. BALDIN

Austin J. Baldin, 55, died at his home, Silver Lake community in Mountain City at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening. He was a member of the Corinth Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mary Lois Baldin and Margaret Elizabeth Baldin of the home; two sons, Freeman and Glenn Baldin, both of the home. Two sisters, Mrs. Patsy Dowell and Mrs. Ella Shores.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Monday afternoon at 2:00, with the Rev. Sam Winters. Burial will be in the Shingletown cemetery.

BALDIN, Austin

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 27, 1945 AUSTIN BALDIN

Austin Baldin, 55 year old farmer, died at his home on Rte. 1, Friday following a six months illness.

A native of Johnson County, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Freddie Baldin; two daughters, Mary Louise and Margaret Elizabeth; two sons, Freeman and Glenn; two sisters, Mrs. Patsy Dowell and Mrs. Ella Shores.

Funeral services were held at the Corinth Baptist Church Monday with Rev. Sam Winters officiating.

BALDIN, Margaret Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 9, 1948 Child Fatally Hurt When Clothing Burns

Margaret Elizabeth Baldin, 3 year old, of Route 2, Roan Mountain, died in the Abingdon Memorial Hospital Wednesday night at 1 0 o’clock of burns received when her clothing caught on fire at their home Wednesday morning.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Freddy Baldin; one sister, Lois Baldin; and two brothers, Freeman and Glenn Baldin, all of the home.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Corinth Baptist Church with the Rev. Earnest Rash officiating. Burial will be in the Acre Field Cemetery in Laurel Bloomery.

The body will be moved to the home this afternoon from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral home.

BALDWIN, Margaret Elizabeth

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 9, 1948 LAUREL BLOOMERY TOT DIES OF BURNS

Margaret Elizabeth Baldwin[sic], three-year-old daughter of Mrs. Freddy Baldwin, Rte. 2, died in an Abingdon, Va. hospital at 2 p.m. Wednesday from burns received at her home Wednesday morning.

Survivors besides Mrs. Baldwin, are a sister, Billie Lois, and two brothers, Freeman and Glenn, all of the home.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Ernest Rash officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Ernest Rash officiating. Burial will be in the Acre Field Cemetery at Laurel Bloomery.

BALLARD, Kenneth

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 12, 1943 KENNETH G. BALLARD

Kenneth Garland Ballard, age 14, son of Eastel Ballard and Mrs. Vance Trivett, died at the St. Elizabeth Hospital 7:40 p.m. Friday, after a short illness. Death was caused by a heart ailment developed early in childhood.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Bessie Trivett, his stepfather, Vance Trivett of this city; his father, Eastel Ballard also of Elizabethton, one sister, Miss Lorraine Ballard of this city; and one brother, William E. Ballard of Camp White, Oregon, and his grandmother, Mrs. Alice Tribble of this city.

Funeral services will be held at the home of his uncle, Carson Tribble, 900 Second street, Elizabethton.

Pallbearers and flower girls will be selected from his young friends attending the funeral. Interment will be made at the Highland Cemetery.

BALLARD, Kenneth

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 13, 1943 KENNETH BALLARD

The funeral services for Kenneth P.[sic] Ballard, age 14, who died Friday evening after a short illness, have been postponed until tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 p.m. pending the arrival of a brother. The services will be conducted at the home of his uncle, Carson Tribble, 900 Second street.

Young Ballard is the son of Eastel Ballard and Mrs. Vance Trivett.

BANNER, C. E. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 17, 1945 Funeral Services For Mrs. Banner Will Be Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. C. E. Banner will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Banner home in Shell Creek.

Mrs. Banner, who was 65 years old, died this morning at seven o’clock at her home. She was a 101

member of the Sunrise Christian Church.
She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Philio Arnett, Mrs. C. H. Jones, Mrs. Alma

Arnett, and Mrs. Carrie Whitehead, all of Shell Creek; three sons, Earl and James of Shell Creek, and Earnest of Elizabethton; several grandchildren, and three sisters, live in North Carolina.

The Rev. Leonard Hampton and the Rev. John Mathes will conduct the services.

Pallbearers are Fred Stuart, G. L. Edwards, Dave Jones, Ance Harrison, Pierce Hodge, and Link Presnell.

The Hughes Funeral Home of Newland is in charge of arrangements.

BANNER, Carrie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 12, 1936 MRS. CARRIE BANNER

Mrs. Carrie Banner, 51, died at her home near Fish Springs at eight o’clock this morning after a long illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Walnut Mountain Cemetery Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. John Matheson officiating. Interment will be in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery.

Survivors of the deceased are the husband, L. L. Banner; three daughters, Mrs. Hattie Vines, Mrs. Iva Lee Winters, Miss Eddie Banner; three sons, Arthur, Claude and Roy Banner; six sisters, Mrs. George Williams of Carter, Mrs. Tom Irick of Walnut Mountain, Mrs. Dan Hardin, Mrs. Roy Pierce of Walnut Mountain, Mrs. Cira Tester of Blowing Rock, N.C., and Mrs. Lillie Matherly of Butler; and one brother, Alec Wagner of Walnut Mountain.

Active pallbearers will be Von Williams, George Williams, Roy Pierce, Dan Hardin, Tom Irick, and Ed Heaton.

Those in charge of the floral offerings will be Mrs. Eva Taylor, Miss Mae Heaton, Miss Carrie Banner, Mrs. Sallie Smith, Mrs. Manda Heaton, Miss Virgie Marlow, Miss Helen Irick, Miss Ruth Irick, Miss Berneice Irick and Miss Delma Irick.

BANNER, Charles

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 3, 1940
ELK PARK, Jan. 2 – Charles Banner, who has been ill for some time, died at his home here last

Thursday, Dec. 28. Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church Friday by the Rev. W. T Barlow.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Nola Banner, and three children, Ruth, Junior, and Pauline. Several brothers and sisters resident at Newland also survived.

BANNER, Emanuel L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 2, 1940 EMANUEL L. BANNER

Emanuel Lafayette Banner, age 72, of Butler, died in the Banner Elk hospital Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock after a short illness.

Mr. Banner was a member of the Christian church at Elk Mills and even at his age was able to oversee the work on his farm.

Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. R. L. Abott of San Diego, California, Mrs. Bulah Pippin, San Diego, Calif., Miss Alice Banner, also of San Diego, Mrs. J. H. Lusk and Mrs. E. G. Nuckles[sic] of Johnson City; one son, A. B. Banner, Switzerland, N. C.; one sister, Mrs. Laura Montgomery, Shell Creek; one brother, L. L. Banner, Shell Creek.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian church at Walnut Mountain Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.

The body will lie in state at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until Thursday morning at 11:30.

BANNER, Michael

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, August 2, 1941 MICHAEL BANNER

Funeral services for Michael Banner, 85, who died in a LaJunta, Colo. Hospital, Tuesday, were held Friday afternoon from Balm, N. C. Baptist church. Burial followed in the cemetery at that place.

The deceased was formerly a farmer of Butler, Tenn., and at Banner Elk, N. C.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Grimsley, Rocky Ford, Colo.; Mrs. J. R. Greer, Mooreswood, Okla.; two sons, C. E. Banner, Shell Creek and E. D. Banner, Denever[sic], Colo.

BANNER, Viola

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 16, 1970 DEATHS

Mrs. Viola Banner, 67, Rt. 1, Roan Mountain, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital at 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9th, following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, Mrs. Banner was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Banner, in 1962. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jack Vance, Hammond, Ind., and Georgia Banner, of the home; three sons, James H., Butler, Hubert and Harlin, Hampton; three sisters, Mrs. Dave Jones and Mrs. Frank Presnell, Rt. 3, and Mrs. Arthur Banner, Hampton; two brothers, William Hamby, Elizabethton, and John Hamby, Neva; 10 grandchildren.

Hathaway – Percy is in charge.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2 p.m., from the Laurel Fork Church of Christ with Lee Ledford, minister, officiating. The church choir was in charge of music.

Burial was in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery.

Active pall-bearers[sic] were James Jones, Jack Blackwell, Crawford Potter, Donald Grant, Ralph Potter, Ted Irick.

Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and friends and neighbors.
Hathaway – Percy Funeral Home, Elizabethton, was in charge of arrangements.

BARCROFT, Joseph T.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 3, 1949 JOSEPH T. BARCROFT…

Joseph T. Barcroft, aged 70, merchant of this community who died in Appalachian Hospital in Johnson City on Wednesday, Oct. 26, was buried last Friday from the Mountain City Presbyterian Church with Rev. Abe Aldridge officiating. He had been ill for several days.

Surviving are six sons, William, Harry, Earl, Ray, Lloyd, and Elwood Barcroft, and a daughter, Amanda Barcroft, all of North Carolina.

BARE, Buddie Stevenson

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 29, 1940 BUDDIE STEVENSON BARE

Buddie Stevenson Bare, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bare, died Sunday morning at 10:00 o’clock with the Rev. D. L. Brainard officiating. Interment was in the Harmony Cemetery, Keenburg.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bare; two brothers, John Henry and Earl Ellis Bare.

BARE, Dora

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 30, 1949 MRS. DORA BAREMRS. DORA BARE

Mrs. Dora Bare, 68, died unexpectedly of a heart attack today at 4:30 a.m. at her home on 912 West “G” Street. She had been in poor health for the past five months. She was a member of the Center Primitive Baptist Church.

Survivors are seven daughters, Mrs. J. B. Carson of Rising Sun, Maryland, Mrs. Claude Webb of Biltmore, Mrs. Bill Nave of Siam, Mrs. Glenn Matheson of Biltmore, Mrs. Alvin Dugger of Route 4, Mrs. Anthony Altieri and Mrs. Paul Ruppert both of Washington, D.C.; four sons, Quincy L. Bare of San Diego, Calif., Gwyn Bare and Barney Bare both of the home, and Woodrow Bare of Fort Worth, Texas; 22 grandchildren; three brothers, Tom of Wagner, North Carolina, Hiram of Jefferson, N.C. and John of Piney Flats; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Crouse of Sparta, N.C., Mrs. Malinda Craft, Mrs. Martha Bare, Mrs. Addie Colvard all of Jefferson, N.C., and Mrs. Effie McMills of Fort Worth, Texas.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

The body will be removed to the home Friday at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BARE, Dora (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 1, 1949 MRS. DORA BARE

Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Bare, 68, who died at her home on 912 West “G” Street Thursday at 4:30 a.m., will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. H. Bingham. Burial will be in the Nave Cemetery at Siam.

Active pallbearers will be Glenn Baker, Harold Allen, Ross Bunting, Clifton (Pop) Allen, Earnest Anderson, Pete Anderson, Paul Williams, Clint Bunting and Ross Shell.

The body will be removed to the home today at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. Saturday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.

BARE, Dora (Mrs.)

“The Carter County News,” July 7, 1949 MRS. DORA BARE

Mrs. Dora Bare, 68, died unexpectedly of a heart attack last Thursday at 4:30 a.m., at her home on 912 West “G” St., here. She had been in poor health for the past five months. She was a member of the Center Primitive Church.

Survivors are seven daughters, Mrs. J. B. Carson of Rising Sun, Md., Mrs. Claude Webb of Biltmore, Mrs. Bill Nave of Siam, Mrs. Glenn Matheson of Biltmore, Mrs. Alvin Dugger of Route 4, Mrs. Anthony Altieri and Mrs. Paul Ruppert both of Washington, D. C.; four sons, Quincy L. Bare of San Diego, Calif., Gwyn Bare and Barney Bare both of the home and W. Bare of Ft. Worth, Tex.; 22 grandchildren, three brothers and five sisters.

BARE, Johnnie D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 11, 1949 JOHNNIE D. BAREJOHNNIE D. BARE

Funeral services for Johnnie D. Bare, 38, who died unexpectedly at his home on Route 3, Elizabethton at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, will be conducted at the Harmony Baptist Church, of which he was a deacon, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. James Purcell and the Rev. Homer Couch of Travelers Rest, S. C., officiating. Burial will be in the Range Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be members of the Deacon’s Board of the Harmony Baptist Church.

Flower bearers will be members of the B.Y.P.U. Training Union and members of the Sunday School Class, which he taught.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Bare, four sons, Jack, Glenn, Ray and Johnnie, Jr., all of the home; two daughters, Betty Jean and Linda Bare also of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bare of West Jefferson, N.C.; six brothers, Howard, Tom, Henry and Paul Bare all of Elizabethton, and Pell and Burley Bare of Greensboro, N.C.; and four sisters, Mrs. Loyd Goodman of Greensboro, N.C., Mrs. Gene Burrow and Mrs. Sam Fair both of Elizabethton and Mrs. Arnold Wyrick of Jefferson, N.C.

The body was returned to the home Saturday at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.

BARGER, John Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 12, 1936 JOHN ROBERT BARGER

Funeral services for John Robert Barger, 1318 Garden Road, who died late Saturday night at the St. Elizabeth Hospital, were conducted this afternoon at three o’clock from the Second Christian Church with the Rev. J. J. Musick and the Rev. John Hall officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were P. S. Stewart, J. H. Bingham, John Scott, W. H. Peters, C. H. Austin and Guinn Collins.

Those in charge of the floral offerings were Fannie Wilson, Elsie Wilson, Jean Bingham, Ernestine Duke, Mary Bingham, Betty Fay Anderson, Nancy Lee Hutton and Ethel Bingham.

Survivors of the child are the parents; three sisters, Marie, Martha and Grace; one brother, Eugene, Jr.; and a grandfather, F. O. Barger.

BARGER, Wanda Florene

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 13, 1929 WANDA FLORENE BARGER

Wanda Florene Barger, 20 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Barger, died at the home, 400 Riverside Street, Sunday afternoon.

Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Curtis-North Funeral Home yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. J. J. Musick. Burial was made in the Highland Cemetery.

Survivors are the parents, a twin sister, Martha Gene, an older sister, Betty Marie, and a grandfather, J. M. Jones.

BARKER, Lethia

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, Dec. 19, 1930
MRS. LETHIA BARKERMRS. LETHIA BARKER4

Mrs. Lethia Barker, 52, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. F. Lyons, at Keenburg, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock as the result of a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held at the Keenburg Baptist Church this afternoon at 4 o’clock in charge of the Rev. T. L. Lyons.

The deceased is survived by two sons, Vernon Barker, 19, of Evenston, Va., Ross Barker, 14, of Keenburg; four daughters, Mrs. G. F. Lyons, Mrs. Dewey Lyons of Keenburg, Mrs. Luther Butler of Appalachia, Va. And Miss Nelle Barker of Keenburg.

BARLOW, Gervis

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 5, 1942 GERVIS BARLOW

Gervis Barlow, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Barlow, of Greeneville, Tenn. RFD No. 1, died at the home at 10:30 Monday morning.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Garland cemetery, Shady Valley, Johnson County, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Winfield Scott in charge.

Survivors are the parents; five brothers, Andrew, P. L., Vernon, James Jr., and Glenn Barlow; four sisters, Mrs. Winnie Garland, Mrs. Julia Matherly, Arlena and Loreane Barlow.

BARLOW, J. F. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 10, 1931 MRS. J. F. BARLOW

Funeral services for Mrs. J. F. Barlow of Johnson City, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anne Thompson in New York City, Friday morning at 6 a.m. from an attack of pneumonia, will be held Sunday afternoon at the home of her son-in-law, Judge Earnest Miller, 413 Lamont Street.

Mrs. Barlow is the mother of Mrs. Sam T. Millard of this city.

BARLOW, Nancy

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 17, 1943 MRS. NANCY BARLOW

Mrs. Nancy Kathryn Barlow, age 86, died at 4:45 Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Isaacs, route 1, Mountain City. She had been an invalid for the past four years and seriously ill for the past month. Mrs. Barlow moved from Butler, Tenn., to Mountain City just a year ago.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carl Isaacs of the home, Mrs. Maggie Willis of Danville, Illinois, two sons; Sam Proffit of Richland, Virginia, Jim Barlow of Wilmington, Delaware; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson of Butler; one brother, John Hodge of Cobbs Creek, 34 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements which are in charge of the North Funeral Home are incomplete.

BARLOW, Nancy

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 18, 1943 NANCY CATHERINE BARLOW

Funeral services for Nancy Catherine Barlow of Mountain City, will be held at the Damascus Methodist church at two o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial will be made in the Loyd cemetery.

The body will be taken to the home at four o’clock this afternoon where it will lie in state until the funeral hour.

The North Funeral Home is in charge.

BARLOW, Nancy

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 25, 1943 MRS. NANCY BARLOW

Mrs. Nancy Kathryn Barlow, age 86, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Isaacs, route 1, Mountain City. She had been an invalid for the past four years and seriously ill for the past month. Mrs. Barlow moved from Butler, Tenn. to Mountain City just a year ago.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carl Isaacs of the home, Mrs. Maggie Willis of Danville, Ill, two sons, Sam Proffitt of Richland, Virginia, Jim Barlow of Wilmington, Delaware; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson of Butler; one brother, John Hodge, of Cobbs Creek; 34 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements which are in charge of the North Funeral Home are incomplete.

BARNES, J. M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 1, 1929 106

DEATH CLAIMS POPULAR CITY BUSINESS MAN
J. M. Barnes Succumbs to Pneumonia After Short Illness
FUNERAL SUNDAY – Leader Came Here at Age of 16 as Bookkeeper

J. M. Barnes, 53, one of Elizabethton’s best known business men and bakers, succumbed to pneumonia yesterday afternoon, following an illness of about one week, during which time every resource known to the local and outside medical profession in this section failed to help him in his stubborn fight against death.

Having suffered the alighter(sic) indisposition of a severe cold and cough together with the other symptoms which accompany influenza, for several weeks, Mr. Barnes went to bed seriously sick on Thursday night January 24 and before daylight of the following day it had been necessary for his wife to summon medical aid. Dr. J. B. Shoun, who attended him, diagnosed his case immediately as pneumonia and influenza. Pleurisy was a subsequent development, which hastened the end.

In the grim battle for his life, two special nurses, electric treatments, administration of oxygen and all other resources known to Dr. Shoun and his associates of Elizabethton and other cities, were employed without successfully results. The heart action of the deceased grew steadily weaker and he survived in the last stages only by artificial stimulation with oxygen and other medicine.

Mr. Barnes had been engaged in business in Elizabethton for more than 30 years, coming here when he was 16 years of age to become the bookkeeper for the Doe River Woolen Mills. About 28 years ago, he entered the hardware business with the late J. R. Boring and together they developed the firm of Barnes-Boring Hardware Company into one the largest and strongest hardware concerns in East Tennessee, which had been under the same management and name for more than 25 years.

On account of his business acumen and efficiency in financial matters, the rise of Mr. Barnes in financial circles was rapid. He became a director of the first National Bank and one of its vice presidents. He was also on the loan board of that institution. When the Elizabethton Trust Company was organized, he became one of its directors and vice presidents and was active on the management committee of that institution. Aside from those three major business occupations, he was a stockholder in various other enterprises in Elizabethton, as well as, owner of considerable property both locally and outside of the city. Among his other interests,
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BARNES, J. M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 2, 1929 BARNE’S FUNERAL AT S. METHODIST

Funeral services for J. M. Barnes, prominent Elizabethton business man, who died Thursday afternoon, will be held 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Southern Methodist Church instead of at the home as previously announced.

BARNES, Mary Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 29, 1948 Barnes Child Fatally Burned

Friday morning the four children of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Barnes, 437 Race Street, were playing in the kitchen floor while the mother sewed in another room.

One of the children struck a match and little Mary Elizabeth, aged twenty months, became wrapped in flames. The mother frantically smothered the fire with a blanket and awakened the sleeping father.

The child was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital where she died early this morning.

Funeral services under the direction of Kiser Funeral Home of Johnson City, will be conducted from the First Baptist Church today at 2:30 p.m. William C. Taggart, minister will officiate.

Little Mary Elizabeth is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Barnes; sisters, Martha, Nola and Mildred Jo; one brother, Roy Jack; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barnes, Route 2, Limestone, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gore of Monterey, Tennessee.

Interment will be in the Rheatown Cemetery.

BARNES, Nettie

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 8, 1948 MRS. NETTIE BARNES

Mrs. Nettie Barnes, 81, died at her home on Route 3, Friday at 3:20 p.m. after a lingering illness. She was a member of the Elizabethton Church of Christ.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Curtis and Mrs. Worley Feathers, both of Route 3; two step-sons, R. M. Barnes of Phoebus, Virginia and W. W. Barnes of Bristol, Virginia; two sisters, Mrs. Massie Boyd of Hanford, California and Mrs. Annis Bradley of Route 5, Elizabethton; and one brother, Paul Slagle of Hanford, California.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Burl Grubbs officiating. Burial will be in the Slagle Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Jim Reynolds, Charles Mottern, Clarence Davis, George Stepps, Bill Fair, and Gordon Bissner.

Flower bearers will be selected from friends at the services.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BARNES, R. B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 1, 1929 R. B. BARNES DIES TODAY

R. B. Barnes, 65, brother of Mrs. Anne Russell, Miss Rhoda Barnes, and the lat J. M. Barnes, died today at 7 a.m. at his home on the Watauga road near Johnson City. Mr. Barnes, who had been in ill health for several months, upon rising had walked to the yard where he succumbed to a heart attack.

The deceased, a former resident of Elizabethton, is survived by his widow, Mrs. Latisha Saylor Barnes; one daughter, Mrs. Butler McFall; four sons, Eugene, Clare, Dana, and C. B. Barnes, all of Johnson City; and two sisters of Elizabethton.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but the services will be conducted Saturday afternoon in a family cemetery, the Sproul graveyard, near the residence.

BARNES, Sam C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 28, 1936 SAM C. BARNES, BUTLER, DIES

Sam C. Barnes, 63, prominent lumberman of 6this section and well known resident of Butler, and Elizabethton, died at ten o’clock this morning in St. Elizabeth Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage.

Mr. Barnes, who had been in unusually good health, was stricken suddenly Sunday morning at his home in Butler and was rushed to the hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the First Baptist Church in Elizabethton with the Rev. James Sherwood, pastor of the Butler Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev. C. L. Bowden, officiating. Interment will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park, where the Jr. O. U. A. M. will be in charge.

For the past 35 years, Mr. Barnes was in the lumber business in East Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina, and for several years was connected with Miller Bros. And Sells Lumber Company in Johnson City. Six years ago he moved to Butler where he was connected with the Whiting Lumber Company. A month ago he resigned to go back with the Sells Lumber Co.

He was a native of Washington County, but lived the greater part of his life in Elizabethton, where he was prominent. He was the son of Isaac N. and Ann Barnes.

He was a member of the First Baptist church, and was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen and Elizabethton Council No. 1 of Jr. O.U.A.M.

Active pallbearers will be J. B. Crow, Robert Simerly, Earl Fletcher of Elizabethton; Sam H. Sells of Johnson City; Allen Courtner and John Gilbert of Butler.

Survivors of the deceased are his widow; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Wolf, Mrs. John Repass of Selma, California; two brothers, Reece and Alfred Barnes of Fowler, California; one half-brother, Isaac N. Barnes of Bloomingdale, Tenn.; one half-sister, Mrs. George N. Cross of Piney Flats; also two grandchildren, Bobby and Ann Jeanette Nave of Elizabethton.

The body will remain at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until the funeral, Thursday.

BARNES, Sam C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 20, 1950 MRS. SAM C. BARNES DIES TODAY AT HOME

Mrs. Sam C. Barnes, aged 73, died at her home in the Alexander Apartments early Friday morning.

She was the widow of the late S. C. Barnes, prominent lumberman of this area who was for a number of years with the Whiting Lumber Co. at the former city of Butler, Tenn.

Though a native of Washington County, Mrs. Barnes had made her home in Elizabethton for a number of years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church and at the time of her death was an employee of the J. C. Penney Company here.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Simerly of Washington, D. C.; two grandchildren, Robert Tipton Nave, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Anne Jannette Wandell, Elizabethton; and one great- granddaughter, Shirley Ann Wandell of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of Roy Hathaway Funeral Home with Rev. William C. Taggart, Jr. in charge, assisted by Rev. James Hankins, pastor of the Methodist Church of Piney Flats, and Fred Smith, pastor of the First Christian Church.

Music will be under the direction of Mrs. William C. Taggart, Jr.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
The body will remain in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BARNES, Thomas A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 13, 1939 THOMAS A. BARNES

Thomas Avery Barnes die at his home in Turkeytown Sunday night. He was 53.

Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock by the Rev. White Jones. Interment will be in the Slagle Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Frank Morrell, John Reynolds, Silas Stepp, P. B. Slagle, John February, Charlie Colbough.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Mrs. J. A. Reynolds, Mrs. Joe Shell, Mrs. Roy Mottern, Mrs. Bessie Scott, Miss Lillie Smith, Miss Ethel Reynolds, Miss Sudie Harr, Mrs. Juanita Stout, Miss Florence Little, Mrs. Clara Davis.

Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Barnes; his mother, Mrs. Nettie Barnes; two brothers, Will Barnes of Bristol, Va. and Bob Barnes of Phoebus, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. W. M. Feathers, Miss Vadie Barnes of Elizabethton.

BARNETT, Bonnie May

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 8, 1932 BONNIE MAY BARNETT

Bonnie May Barnett, the seven-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Barnett, died at the home of her parents this morning at 3:30 o’clock.

Survivors are her parents.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at three o’clock at the Salvation Army hall. Envoy Maleur will officiate.

Interment will be in the Thomas Cemetery.

BARNETT, Chris S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 24, 1950 CHRIS S. BARNETTCHRIS S. BARNETT

Chris S. Barnett, age 54, died in the Veterans Home in Johnson City Thursday a.m. after a short illness. Mr. Barnett was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Masonic Lodge at Roan Mountain.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Vicie Barnett; three sons, Luther, Earnest, and Jack; one sister, Mrs. John Rolford all of Roan Mountain.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Roan Mountain Friday afternoon at two o’clock.

Burial will be made in the Blevins Cemetery.
The body was returned to the home Thursday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BARNETT, Dave

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 26, 1940 DAVE BARNETT, 65, DIES AT BLUFF CITY

Dave Barnett, 65, died at his home at Bluff City Saturday afternoon at 1:35.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Mountain View Cemetery, Bluff City, this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, with the Rev. Truett Cox officiating.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Dave Barnett; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Trout; two sons, Guy and Joe Barnett, all of Bluff City; eight grandchildren also survive.

Mr. Barnett was a member of the J.O.U.A.M.
The body will remain at North Funeral Home until time for the funeral.

BARNETT, Fay

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 29, 1939 FAY BARNETT

Fay Barnett, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Logan Barnett, Roan Mountain, died at Grace hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., Sunday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held at the Miller Cemetery in Loss Cove, Monday afternoon at three o’clock. A. J. Arnett will officiate.

Survivors are her parents; three sisters, Mrs. Voyd Sotochan, Mrs. Ruth Turbyfill, Miss Mamie Barnett; one brother, T. V. Barnett; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Barnett, all of Roan Mountain.

BARNETT, Homer

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 12, 1949 HOMER BARNETT

Funeral services for Homer Barnett, 41, of Route 2, Roan Mountain, who died in a local hospital Tuesday at 5:00 a. m. of injuries received when a piece of lumber was thrown from a sawmill plane injuring him internally, will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the St. John Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Osborne and the Rev. R. C. Stockton officiating. Burial will be in the Johnson Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be selected from friends.

Mr. Barnett is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Barnett; two sons, Leonard Robert, and Dennis Russell Barnett, both of the home; three daughters, Misses Wilma Jean, Joyce Helen, and Lucille Barnett, all of the home; three step-sons, Arvel Arnett of Route 2, Roan Mountain, Third Class Storekeeper Roy Jack Arnett, stationed at Portsmouth, Va., and Bill Arnett of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Barnett of Route 5, Johnson City; seven brothers, Clarence Barnett of Route 1, Hampton, Ford Barnett of Route 2, Elizabethton, and Santford, Clyde, John, Junior, and Buster Barnett, all of Route 5, Johnson City; and four sisters, Mrs. Margie Williams of Route 5, Johnson City, Mrs. Stacy Morgan of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Martha Hilmon and Mrs. Mary Vines, both of Route 2, Roan Mountain.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 10:00 a.m. Thursday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.

BARNETT, Homer

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 11, 1949
Roan Mountain Man Dies of InjuriesRoan Mountain Man Dies of Injuries

Homer Barnett, 42, of Route 2, Roan Mountain, died in a local hospital this morning at 5 o’clock of internal injuries received on Dec. 30 when a piece of lumber was thrown out of a saw plane and struck him.

Mr. Barnett has been employed by C. R. Graybeal and Sons of Roan Mountain as a planer for the past nine years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Barnett; two sons, Leonard Robert, and Dennis Russell Barnett, both of the home; three daughters, Misses Wilma Jean, Joyce Helen, and Lucille Barnett, all of the home; three step-sons, Arvel Arnett of Route 2, Roan Mountain, Third Class Storekeeper Roy Jack Arnett, stationed at Portsmouth, Va., and Bill Arnett of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Barnett of Route 5, Johnson City; seven brothers, Clarence Barnett of Route 1, Hampton, Ford Barnett of Route 2, Elizabethton, and Santford, Clyde, John, Junior, and Buster Barnett, all of Route 5, Johnson City; and four sisters, Mrs. Margie Williams of Route 5, Johnson City, Mrs. Stacy Morgan of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Martha Hilmon and Mrs. Mary Vines, both of Route 2, Roan Mountain.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body will remain at the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BARNETT, Mandy

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 11, 1936 MRS. MANDY BARNETT

Funeral services for Mrs. Mandy Barnett, 84, who died at her home on Tiger Creek, Monday, after a long illness, will be conducted from the Baptist church at Burbank, Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. The Rev. Ike Crouder and the Rev. Milburn will officiate. Interment will be in Cove Creek Cemetery.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. John Radford of Roan Mountain; one son, Chris Barnett of Tiger Creek; one sister, Mrs. Analias Crouder of Johnson City; and six grandchildren and twelve great- grandchildren.

Active pallbearers will be Hill Simerly, Ross Roberts, Bob Barnett, Luther Wright, Isaac Wright, and Will Blevins.

BARNETT, Patsey Hill

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 24, 1939 111

FAIRVIEW, May 22 — Old Resident Dies.

Mrs. Patsey Hill Barnett, one of the oldest citizens of this community, died Sunday evening. She was 97 years old. Interment will be in Woodby cemetery near her home.

BARNETT, Paul

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 1, 1948 Pvt. PAUL BARNETT

Word has been received here by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barnett, Route 2, Roan Mountain that the body of their son, Private Paul Barnett, 27, will arrive in Johnson City Thursday at 9:23 a.m.

Private Barnett received his basic training with Company “R” of the Infantry at Camp Shelby, Mississippi and at Camp Blanding, Florida.

He attended school at the Tiger Valley School. He was killed in action in France on October 21, 1944.

Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BARNETT, Paul

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 8, 1948 Private PAUL BARNETT

Funeral services for Private Paul Barnett, 27, whose body arrived here Wednesday morning, will be conducted at the Tiger Creek Presbyterian Church today at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Bill James of Shell Creek officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be W. M. Miller D. W. Vance, Chris Barnett, Ernest Barnett, Luther Barnett, Coon Miller, Clyde Johnson, and Carl Street.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lynn H. Folsom Post number 2166 and the Carter County American Legion Post No. 49 will conduct full military services at the cemetery.

Private Barnett entered service October 29, 1943 and served with Company “C” of the 310th Infantry receiving basic training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Camp. Blanding, Florida. He was sent overseas in May 1944 and was killed in action in France on October 21, 1944.

He attended Tiger Valley School.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barnett of Route 2, Roan Mountain; and one brother, Robert Barnett, Jr. of Hampton.

The body will stay in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 12 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the church.

BARNETT, Rosa

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 2, 1949 MRS. ROSA BARNETT

Mrs. Rosa Barnett, 43, died at her home at Burbank, near Roan Mountain, Saturday morning.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Burbank.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard; three daughters, Mrs. Carl Hughes, Stella Barnett and

Pauline Barnett; two sons, Clarence Barnett and Herman Barnett; three sisters, Mrs. Claude Stockton, Mrs. J. Roberts, and Martha Odom; and three brothers, Jason Odom, Charles Odom and Jeff Odom.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Burbank Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert Young in charge. Burial will follow in the Hughes Cemetery.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BARNETT, Simon

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 17, 1933 112

ROAN MOUNTAIN YOUTH IS DEAD
Simon Barnett, 19, son of Erin Barnett of near Roan Mountain was found dead at the home of

Simon Wise on the state-line road near Roan Mountain last night about 10 o’clock with a shotgun wound in his left side. A coroner’s jury rendered a verdict of suicide. A note was found, supposedly left by the dead youth, stated how he wished to be dressed for burial and that he did not kill himself over anyone. No one was at the Wise home when the shooting occurred, County Coroner Peter Nave stated. It is believed that Barnett shot himself about 7 o’clock. The coroner’s jury included: Sheriff J. M. Moreland, R. B. Simerly, Simon Wise, Logan Hicks, Pat Bowers, and Tom Odom.

Barnett is survived by his father, Erin Barnett; four sisters, Mrs. Grace Hardin, Miss Agnes Barnett, Mrs Maggie Moore and Mrs. Julia Sizemore; and two brothers, George and Wiley Barnett.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 o’clock with interment following in the Blevins graveyard on Tiger Creek.

BARNETTE, Aaron

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 26, 1934 AARON BARNETTE

Aaron Barnette, age 56, died Wednesday night at eight o’clock in Banners[sic] Elk hospital after a lengthy illness. He has been a member of the Freewell Baptist Church for 35 years.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Aaron Barnette; six daughters, Mrs. Richard Mackiemore, Limestone Cove, Mrs. Grace Carden, Hampton, Mrs. George Taylor, Tiger Creek, and Miss Agnes, Edith and Francis Barnette, Tiger Creek; three sons, George, Johnson City, Wyllie Barnette, Tiger Creek, and J. G. Barnette, Tiger Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Bettie Roarks, White Rock, and Mrs. Lara Odom, White Rock; and three brothers, Nath Barnett, Johnson City, Wates Barnette, Roan Mountain, and George Barnette, Johnson City.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wise near the Whitehead Hill on State-line road Friday morning at 10 o’clock, the Rev. Nat Coleman and the Rev. Allen Cates officiating.

Interment will be in the Blevins Cemetery.

Pall bearers: John Dave Simerly, Bill Miller, Henry Gouge, Howard Hill, Dayton Hill, and Jim Highman[sic].

Flower bearers: Mrs. George McKimey, Miss Florence Hill, Mrs. Pearl Roberts, Mrs. George Orr, Mrs. Sallie Hill, Mrs. Sara Gouge, Mrs. Billie Miller, and Miss Ruth Miller.

BARNETTE, G. P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 2, 1942 Washington County Man Fatally Injured

KINGSPORT, Tenn., Oct. 2 (AP) – G. P. Barnette, 42, of near Johnson City, was fatally injured at an ordnance works construction site near here last Thursday when he was pinned beneath wet concrete.

According to reports the man was crushed beneath the concrete when a chute broke, pinning him beneath the load.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, his parents, three sisters and four brothers.

BARNETTE, Mitchell

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 9, 1949 MITCHELL BARNETTE

Mitchell Barnette, life-long resident of Roan Mountain, Tenn., died at his home last night after a long illness.

He was born June 14, 1867 and died August 8, 1949 at the age of 82 years, one month, 25 days. 113

He had been married 62 years.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Thomas Barnette, 81; three daughters, Mrs. T. J. Miller of Maryville, Tenn., Mrs. R. L. Arrwood of Buladeen, N.C. and Mrs. R. G. Grue, of Roan Mountain; one son, Bert Barnette; one brother, Anderson Barnette of Lacquin, Pa.; sixteen grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, and a host of friends.

Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Cove Creek Presbyterian Church with the pastor, Rev. Bert Stiles, and the Rev. Robert Young officiating.

Mr. and Mrs. Barnette were among the first members of the church, which had been organized 30 years ago.

Pallbearers will be the grandsons of the family and flower girls will be the granddaughters. Burial will follow in the Barnette Cemetery at Roan Mountain.
The body will lie in state at the home until the funeral hour.
Appalachian Funeral Home of Johnson City is in charge.

BARR, Roy

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 19, 1933 ROY BARR DIES FROM WOUNDS

Roy Barr, 22, of Watauga, died at a Kingsport hospital this morning at 4:10 o’clock allegedly from wounds inflicted by J. C. McElroy with a knife. The fracas occurred yesterday morning between 8 and 9 o’clock. McElroy, residence unknown, is still at large. A girl is being held by Sullivan county authorities as an eyewitness.

The Star was told that Barr was stabbed in the heart, presumably with a knife, and that there were four slashes on the young man’s face. The stab in the left breast barely punctured the heart, it was stated.

Barr is a grandson of North Howard, of Watauga Valley. His mother and father are dead. He is survived by a brother, Paul J. Barr, 825 Hemlock street, Elizabethton and his wife, Carrie Barr, of Watauga Valley.

Arrangements for the funeral have not been made.

The Star was informed late today that Ida Kilgore is the girl being held as a witness in the case. Another girl, Jeanne Lunce, is wanted as a witness. She has not been apprehended. It is stated that Barr made a statement before his death charging McElroy as being responsible for his wounds.

BARR, Roy

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 20, 1933 BARR FUNERAL IS TOMORROW

Funeral services for Roy Barr, 22, of Watauga Valley will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock from the Baptist church at Hunter. Interment will be in a cemetery near Jonesboro. The Rev. E. E. Hazelwood will be in charge of the services.

Barr is alleged to have died from wounds said to have been inflicted by J. C. McElroy in an altercation at Kingsport early Sunday. McElroy and a girl, Gene Lunce, are being sought in connection with the crime.

The Star was told that Barr was stabbed in the heart, presumably with a knife, and that there were four slashes on the young man’s face. The stab in the left breast barely punctured the heart, it was stated.

Barr is a grandson of North Howard of Watauga Valley. His mother and father are dead. He is survived by a brother, J. Barr, 825 Hemlock street, Elizabethton and his wife, Carrie Barr, of Watauga Valley.

Flower bearers for the funeral will be Misses Myrtle Clayman, Virginia Clayman, Hildred Van Huss, Helen Gouge, Novella Gouge, Pauline Nave, Kate Van Huss and Mrs. Etella Barr.

Pallbearers, Orren Hayes, Dallas Howard, Clarence Howard, John Nave, Thomas Nave, Clay 114

Hardin, Arlton Cornett and Dan Reece.
Honorary pallbearers, Floyd Darris, Doc Nave, Hubert Carriger and Clarence Carriger.

BARRY, Bruce

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 10, 1969 DR. BRUCE BARRY SUCCUMBS

Mrs. J. C. Muse, Sr., received word Tuesday morning that her brother, Dr. Bruce Barry, of Lewisburg, died there Monday night after a long illness. Mrs. Muse and her son Charles left for Lewisburg Tuesday morning.

Funeral services and burial were held at Lewisburg Wednesday evening.
Dr. Barry was a native of Mountain City. He was a dentist and had practiced in Lewisburg for many years.

BARRY, Emory E.

“The Tomahawk,” September 2, 1964 Deaths

Word has been received here of the death of Emory E. Barry, son of the late Isaac and Susan Nave Barry of Rapid City, S.D. He was born at Mountain City on January 2, 1889 and died on May 4, 1964 in VA Hospital of pneumonia and complications at the age of 75 years.

Funeral services were conducted from Anderson-Stingley Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, with Karl Kubler of Deadwood, S.D. conducting the funeral rites. Burial was in Black Hills National Cemetery. Meade Post No. 33 conducted military honors.

He is survived by his wife and one son; three brothers, Francis and Earl Barry of Rapid City and Jesse Barry of Tacoma, Wash. and two sisters, Myrtle and Grace.

The Isaac L. Barry family left Johnson County to reside in S. Dakota about 58 years ago. Members of the Barry family have been back to Johnson County on numerous occasions for viists[sic] with relatives and friends.

Uncle Isaac died about five years ago at age 95. Aunt Susan died last year at age 94.

BARRY, David T.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 1, 1945 DAVID T. BARRY

David T. Barry, 64, died Oct. 8, 1945, in Los Angeles, Calif., where he had lived for a number of years. Death came as a result of a heart attack.

Mr. Barry was the son of the late Capt. Thomas and Martha Barry. Mr. Barry was unmarried but made his home with his twin brother, George, part of the time.

Surviving are brothers and sisters: Kemp Barry, Fossil, Ore., Henry Barry, Sedro Wolley, Wash.; George H. Barry, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Lucy D. Crowe, Elizabethton; Mrs. Mattie Greever, Mountain City; Mrs. Emma Avery, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Sallie Booth, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and he was also a brother of the late Editor E. E. Barry of Mountain City.

Burial was in Sherman Oaks Cemetery, Los Angeles, Calif.

BARRY, Emory E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 2, 1964 DEATHS

Word has been received here of the death of Emory E. Barry, son of the late Isaac and Susan Nave Barry of Rapid City, S. D. He was born at Mountain City on January 2, 1889 and died on May 4, 1964 in VA Hospital of pneumonia and complications at the age of 75 years.

Funeral services were conducted from Anderson-Stingley Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, with Karl Kubler of Deadwood, S. D. conducting the funeral rites. Burial was in Black Hills National Cemetery. Meade Post 33 conducted military honors.

He is survived by his wife and one son; three brothers, Francis and Earl Barry of Rapid City and Jesse Barry of Tacoma, Wash., and two sisters, Myrtle and Grace.

The Isaac L. Barry family left Johnson County to reside in S. Dakota about 58 years ago. Members of the Barry family have been back to Johnson County on numerous visits with relatives and friends.

Uncle Isaac died about five years ago at age 96. Aunt Susan died last year at age 94.

BARRY, Eula Grant

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 7, 1970
DEATHS
Eula Grant Barry, 78, died Sept. 22 in Portland, Ore. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fate Gentry.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse C. Barry, Sept. 15, 1970.

Survivors include two sons, Doran and Howard Barry; one daughter, Hazel Menane; four grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Jacobson Funeral Home Chapel. Private entombment in Lincoln Memorial Park.

BARRY, George

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 5, 1944 WAR’S TRAGEDIES – KILLED IN ACTION

A blue star placed on the service flag of the Church of Christ here has turned to gold.

Word was received here on Wednesday, the 4th, that George Barry, son of the late Wallace and Nell Crosswhite Barry was killed in action on Sept. 7 in the Italian theater. He was the grandson of the former editor of the News, E. E. Barry.

BARRY, George

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 30, 1944 GEROGE BARRY

Memorial services were held last Sunday afternoon in the local Church of Christ for George Barry, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Barry and grandson of the late E. E. Barry and Mrs. Nell Barry. Arthur V. Isenberg, pastor of the church had charge.

A brother, W. C. Barry, placed a gold star over the blue one on the service flag representing the deceased soldier.

BARRY, George

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 19, 1949 GEORGE BARRY TO BE BURIED HERE [photo]

Word has reached here that the body of S/Sgt. George Barry, son of the late Wallace Barry and grandson of the late E. E. Barry, former editor of the News, who was killed in action in the Anzio beachhead operation in Italy at the start of the European invasion during World War II, will arrive in Bristol at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 25, from where it will be taken to the Hathaway Funeral Home in Elizabethton.

On Sunday afternoon, May 29, the casket will be brought to Mountain City Christian Church, where Rev. Joel H. Ponder will officiate at the funeral service at 2:30. Burial will be made in Mountain View Cemetery following the service, with the American Legion giving full military honors.

BARRY, George F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 25, 1949
Body of Sgt. Barry To Arrive ThursdayBody of Sgt. Barry To Arrive Thursday

The body of the late Staff Sergeant George F. Barry, 24, of Mountain City, who was killed in Southern France, September 7, 1944, will arrive in Bristol tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, members of the family have been advised.

The body will be taken to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home on arrival. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

BARRY, George F.
“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 27, 1949ElizabethtonStar, Friday, May 27, 1949 Barry Rites To Be Held SundayBarry Rites To Be Held Sunday

The body of S/Sgt. George F. Barry, of Mountain City, who was killed in Southern France, September 1944, while fighting in the service of his country, has arrived in Elizabethton.

The body will remain here until 1:30 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the Christian Church of Mountain City, where it will lie in state until the funeral services at 2:30.

Sgt. Barry will be buried with full military honors. American Legion and VFW members will act as pallbearers and flower bearers and will conduct the body of their deceased comrade-in-arms to the grave in the Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City.

Enlisting in the Army in May of 1942, he trained in Camp Blanding, Fla., and Camp Edwards, Mass. Before being sent overseas in February of 1943.

He was awarded the Bronze Star for outstanding service in combat when he single-handedly rescued a group of comrades who were trapped under enemy fire. He was commended by the commanding officer for his coolness under fire. Barry was also awarded the Purple Heart for having shed blood in the service of his country. Both awards were made posthumously.

He was a member of the 142 Infantry Regiment of the 36 Division attached to the Seventh Army. His Regiment was renowned for its combat action, having a record of [rest of obituary was to have been on page 3 but was missing… JAKS]

BARRY, Isaac (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 22, 1964 Mrs. Barry Dies In South Dakota

The following clipping from a Sturgis, S. Dakota newspaper is an account of the death of Mrs. Isaac Barry who passed away last November. Mrs. Barry has many relatives living in Johnson County including a sister, Mrs. Fannie Ward, Neva, and a brother, I.W. Nave, Mountain City:

“Services for Mrs. Isaac Barry, 95, were held Tuesday in the Anderson-Stingley Funeral Chapel. Rev. R.M. Kelly, retired minister of the Dakota-Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiated and burial was in Bear Butte cemetery.

“Mrs. Barry died Saturday at Dorsett Memorial Home in Spearfish.
“Hymns were sung by George Minier, accompanied by Mrs. Howard Owens.
“Pallbearers were Boyd Duncan, Ray Turner, Dan Shyne, Joe Comes, Warren Owens and John

Klastennan.
“Laura Barry was born October 7, 1868 at Mountain City, Tenn., where she married Isaac Barry in 1887.
“They moved to South Dakota in 1910, homesteading at Haydrawn. In 1921 they moved to New

Underwood, where she continued to live following her husband’s death in 1961. She moved to the Dorsett Home in June 1963.

“Survivors include seven sons, Jessie of Portland, Ore., Emery of Viewfield, Francis of Sturgis, Earl of New Underwood, Claude and Carl of Rapid City, Orville of Valentine, Nev.; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Smith of Rapid City and Mrs. Grace Beckman of Des Moines, Iowa; 15 grandchildren, 28 great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.”

BARRY, Jesse C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 7, 1970 DEATHS

Jesse C. Barry, 84, of Portland, Ore., died Tuesday, Sept. 15th, after a short illness. He was a native of Johnson County and the son of the late Isaac and Susan Barry of Pleasant Valley Community. He was a member of Lents Lodge No. 156, AF&AM.

Survivors include his wife, Eula Grant Barry; two sons, Doran and Howard Barry; one daughter, Hazel Menane; four brothers, Earl Orval, Carl and Francis; two sisters, Grace Beckman and Myrtle Smith; four grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Jacobson Family Funeral Home. Entombment was in the private Lincoln Memorial Park.

BARRY, Mary Alice

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 30, 1959 MRS. MARY ALICE BARRY. 69, Route 1, Mountain City, died unexpectedly at her home September 23.

A native and life-long resident of Johnson county, Mrs. Barry was a member of the Dewey Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband, Daniel Hugh Barry; three daughters, Mrs. Rachel Greer, Avondale, Pa., Mrs. Lulu Wells, Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. Annie Wells, Landonburg, Pa.; two sons, Berlia Barry, Blountville, and Ray Barry, Mountain City; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Dewey Christian Church with H. T. Mabry officiating.

Pallbearers were Ernest Slemp, Walter Miller, Frank Harper, Arthur Wilson, Luther Nave, Ike Wilson, John Harper, and Velty Fenner.

Burial was in Phillippi cemetery.

BARRY, Mary Jane

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 31, 1946 MARY JANE BARRY

Mary Jane Barry, 67, died early Monday at her home near Piney Flats.

Mrs. Barry was twice married, first to Charles Brown and next to N. T. Barry, both of whom preceded her in death.

Surviving are the following sons and daughter: W. H. Brown, Lawrence Barry and Margaret Lee Barry of Piney Flats and Carl E. Barry of Shady Valley; also one brother, W. H. Combs of Indianapolis, Ind., and one sister, Sarah Stuck of Phoenix, Ariz.

BARTEE, J. L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 28, 1950
J. L. BARTEE, RETIRED MERCHANT DIES HERE

J. L. Bartee, 75, died this morning at 12:30 a.m. from a heart attack at the St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Mr. Bartee was a retired merchant who lived at 901 Oak Street. He was active in church work until ill health prevented further work.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 29, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore in charge, assisted by the Rev. James A. Clark, and Rev. Mack Hodge.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Laura Stalcup Bartee; one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Hyder of Elizabethton; three half brothers, James Elliott and Seth Elliott of Elizabethton; R. R. Elliott, Erwin; three half sisters, Mrs. Wiley Rasar, Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Jennie Nave, Elizabethton, and Mrs. R. C. Grindstaff, route 5, Elizabethton.

Active pallbearers will be the nephews, Haynes Elliott, Howard Elliott, Vernon Elliott, Haywood Elliot, Howard Grindstaff, Elwood Grindstaff, J. Frank Elliott, Crawford Elliott, Granville Elliott, and Niles Elliott.

Flower bearers will be the nieces and Mrs. Novel White, Mrs. Hyder Campbell.

The body will be returned to the home, 901 Oak Street this afternoon and will be taken to the church at 1 o’clock Friday.

Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Roy Hathaway Funeral home in charge.

BASS, Birchell

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 11, 1942 BIRCHELL BASS

Birchell Bass, colored, died at his home, 7:30[sic] South Lynn avenue, late Monday afternoon after a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at Brown’s Chapel Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. J. S. Smiths, pastor, in charge.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Bass; six sisters, Annie Lou, Edna, Rosalee Bass and Mrs. Josephine Horton of Elizabethton, Ina Bass of Kingsport, Mrs. Mary Williams of Knoxville; three brothers, Robert and James of Elizabethton and Thomas of Jenkins, Ky.

Flower bearers will be Juanita Duffield, Sebellia Machen, Gladys Stover, Elizabeth Stover, Gertrude and Amalia Taylor, Anthia McRath.

Pallbearers: Robert Stover, Harry McResseran, John Bunton, Edgar Crawford, Frank Garmon, William George Campbell and Carter Taylor.

BASS, Nell Murphey

“The Tomahawk,” October 11, 1961 Mrs. Nell Murphey Bass…

…Formerly of Mountain City, died Monday night. She was the granddaughter of Captain Kemp Murphey and W.K. Donnelly, prominent pioneer families of Upper East Tennessee.

For the past eighteen months she had been living with her daughter, Mrs. R.J. Holzer Jr., in New Orleans, La. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, Mountain City. The body will be returned here Wednesday evening.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. R.J. Holzer, Jr.; three grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth, R.J. Holzer III and Dorothy Ann; the mother, Mrs. Julia D. Murphey, Mountain City; a sister, Mrs. Mary M. McCanlass, Middleburg, Va.; a nephew, James M. McCanlass, Middleburg, Va.; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Church Mountain City at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Raymond Geisler and Rev. A.E. Browne officiating. Interment in Mountain View cemetery.

The body will be taken to the home of her mother Thursday at 5:00 p.m. and to the church at 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning to lie in state until the service hour.

Pallbearers will be Frank Murphey, John Butler, Jimmy Butler, Richard Machamer, Gaines Butler, Malcolm Hawkins, John Murphey, Sam Butler, Gene Houser, Kindrick Donnelly, and Bob Donnelly.

BATEMAN, J. J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 25, 1940
J. J. BATEMAN DIES; LAST CONFEDERATE VET IN COUNTY

J. J. Bateman, 93-year old civil war veteran, and one of the two remaining veterans in the county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. D. Martineau, 324 Doe Avenue, this morning, after an illness of several months.

Mr. Bateman was a native of Virginia, but has made his home with his daughter for the past twenty years. He was a mechanic by trade until his retirement from business activities.

During the war between the states, he served with the Confederate Army and is the last veteran of that army in Carter County.

He was affiliated with the Catholic Church.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Helen Long, of New York and Ms. W. D. Martineau of this city; one son, D. C. Bateman, of Illinois; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Hilton, and Mrs. Sallie Hilton, of Virginia; one brother, S. R. Bateman, of Virginia; also 25 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated Friday morning at 9:00 o’clock at St. Mary’s Church in Johnson City. Burial will be made in Cranberry Cemetery, Cranberry, N. C.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the family residence this evening at seven o’clock, where at 8:00 o’clock the Rotary service will be said by Rev. A. L. McEnaneye[sic].

BATEMAN, Mike C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 19, 1939 MIKE C. BATEMAN

Word has been received here of the death of Mike C. Bateman at Sreeburg, Ill.

Mr. Bateman was a son of John J. Bateman and a brother of Mrs. W. D. Martineau, both of Elizabethton. Mrs. Martineau, Miss Nell Martineau and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Martineau left immediately for Illinois to attend the funeral which will be Monday.

Mr. Bateman died following an operation in a Sreeburg hospital.

BATTLEY, Irma King

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 14, 1947 MRS. W. H. BATTLEY

Mrs. W. H. Battley, 64, died Sunday night at her home in Branford, Fla.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Ritts of Japan and Mrs. N. M. Keating of Emortland Blvd. In Knoxville; two sons, C. B. Kingsberry of Elizabethton and S. A. Kingsberry of Oak Ridge.

Funeral arrangements are not yet complete.

BATTLEY, Irma King

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 15, 1947 MRS. W. H. BATTLEY

The funeral of Mrs. Irma King Battley, wife of W. H. Battley and former resident of Elizabethton, who died at her home in Branford, Fla., Sunday night, will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Rose’s Chapel at Knoxville. The Rev. J. Howard Young will officiate and burial will be in Lynnwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Battley is survived by her husband; two sons, C. B. Kingsberry of Elizabethton and S. A. Kingsberry of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; and two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Ritts, now living in Japan, and Mrs. N. M. Keating of Knoxville.

BAUGUESS, Susan Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 16, 1940 MRS. SUSAN E. BAUGUESS

Susan Elizabeth Bauguess, age 68, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Shupe, at Mountain City, Tennessee, Sunday morning at 5:30 o’clock after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Baptist church (Mountain City) this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Sam Edwards officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery.

Survivors: three daughters, Mrs. E. L. Wilson, of Washington; Mrs. Clarence Shupe, and Mrs. Nat Wills, both of Mountain City; one son, of Washington; one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Clawson, and one brother, John Smith, both of Butler, Tenn., thirteen grandchildren.

Pallbearers: R. S. Phillippi, Robert Brown, J. N. Blackburn, Carl Wilson, Vern Peters, and Richard Tzchantz.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Louise Lethco, Minerva Wills, Katherine Wills, Maude Crawford, Evelyn Brown, Irene Adams and Parlee Gentry.
[JAKS Note: the son mentioned in the obituary was not named. He is listed as John C. C. age 9, in 1920 Johnson Co. TN census with his parents, Tyree V. & Susan E. BAUGUSS.]

BAUMGARDNER, Stella

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 6, 1955 MRS. STELLA BAUMGARDNER

Mrs. Stella Baumgardner, 69, died unexpectedly Monday morning at her home in Trade. She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church.

Survivors are one son, Terry Baumgardner of Bristol; three daughter, Mrs. Sam South of Tamarack, N. C., Mrs. Dana Love of Avondale, Pa., and Mrs. John Davis of Yonkers, N. Y.; one stepson, Grant Baumgardner of Trade; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Coy Wilson of Holston Valley; three sisters, Mrs. Sue Swanson of Eugene, Ore., Mrs. Fannie May and Mrs. Sallie Payne of California; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen Baptist Church with Rev. Rob Eggers and Rev. Grady Minton officiating. Burial will be in the Arnold Cemetery.

BAUGHMAN, D. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 25, 1935
MARION – Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for D. C. Baughman, 34, who died at his home Friday night. The services were conducted by Dr. E. H. Copenhaver, of Marion College, assisted by the Rev. Albert Hewett of Rural Retreat Lutheran Church.

He is survived by the following children: Dr. J. E. Baughman, Marion; Dr. C. B. Baughman, Elizabethton, Tenn.; Harry Baughman, Harlan, Ky.; Mrs. J. C. Cook and Mrs. L. W. Huddle, Rural Retreat; Mrs. U. O. Jones, Johnson City, Tenn.; Mrs. Bertha Tilton, Bolivar; and Mrs. Wilford Beavers, of Tazewell.

Mrs. Baughman died two months ago.

BAUM, Mary Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 23, 1941 INFANT BAUM

Funeral services were held at the Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City Thursday for little Mary Elizabeth Baum, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Baum, nee Bernice Ray.

Surviving are her parents; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ray, Jr., of Shell Creek; and her paternal grandfather, C. W. Baum, of Johnson City.

BAUMGARDNER, J. D. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 10, 1941 MRS. J. D. BAUMGARDNER

Mrs. J. D. Baumgardner, age 44, died in a Beckley, W. Va. hospital Sunday morning at 4:00 o’clock after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the East Side Christian church (Lilly Addition) Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock with the Rev. G. H. Laws, and Rev. Gray Music officiating. Interment will be in the Laws Cemetery near Shell Creek.

Survivors are her husband, J. D. Baumgardner; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Poff, and Marie Poff; two sons, Edward and Woodrow; and one granddaughter, Carolyn Poff, all of Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. J. D. Bass, of Beckley, W. Va., Mrs. Zeb Bennett, of Lanham, Md., and Mrs. L. A. Keller, of Elizabethton; one brother, Henry Laws, of Shell Creek.

Active pall bearers: W. H. Livingston, J. A. Franklin, Jim Elliott, Sam Poff, Edward Morgan, and James Perry.

Flower bearers: Mrs. J. A. Franklin, Mrs. Jessie Canter, Mrs. Roy Campbell, Fredie Franklin, Burel Cantor, Virginia Scalf, and Mrs. Stone.

BAYES, Guy D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 18, 1937 GUY D. BAYES

Guy D. Bayes, 27, architect employed by the TVA at Hiwassee Dam, and brother-in-law of Mrs. L. F. Sharp of this city, died Sunday night in a Knoxville hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident near LaFollette, Tenn., Saturday night. Mr. Bayes was returning to Hiwassee from Virginia, where he had taken his wife and small daughter to visit his mother, when the accident occurred.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Ewing, Virginia. Mr. Bayes will be remembered by residents of Elizabethton having visited with his wife, Dr. and Mrs. Sharp at their home on Allen avenue several times.

BAYLIS, M. E. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 1, 1932 MRS. M. E. BAYLIS

Mrs. M. E. Baylis died at Huntington, W. Va. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at four o’clock. Mrs. Baylis is well known in Elizabethton, having made her home with Mrs. Marie Baylis here for several years.

BAYLOR, Rev. William Walter

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 24, 1936 REV. WILLIAM WALTER BAYLOR

The Rev. William Walter Baylor, 55, colored, died at his home here, Tuesday.

The Rev. Baylor, who had been in the pastoral work for the past eleven years, came to Elizabethton five years ago as pastor of the Browning Chapel.

Funeral services were conducted from the Phillippi Baptist Church, this afternoon with the Rev. Kennedy of Johnson City officiating.

Survivors are the widow and two sons, Mack and Robert Baylor of New York.

BEAMER, J. L.

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J. L. BEAMERJ. L. BEAMER
J. L. Beamer, 76, better known as Uncle Jake, died at he home of his son, Willard Beamer, Afton, Route 2, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. after a year illness.
He was a retired farmer and for the past eight years had made his home in Afton. He was a member of the Oak Dale Baptist Church.
He is survived by three sons, Willard and Dennis of Afton, Route 2, Rex of Greeneville, and three daughters, Mrs. Harold Nave of Elizabethton, Mrs. C. B. Matherly, Elizabethton and Mrs. Theodore Ray also of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. George Jeffers of Greeneville.

Services will be conducted from the Oak Dale Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. J. J. Wilkerson and the Rev. James A. Clark officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The body will be removed to the home of his son, Willard at 5 p.m. today. The Fall Branch Funeral Home is in charge.

BEASLEY, Albert E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 10, 1949
CAPT. ALBERT E. BEASLEYCAPT. ALBERT E. BEASLEY

Word has been received her of the death of Captain Albert E. Beasley, 46, in an army plane crash in California on January 4.

He served as an army chaplain in World War I and after his discharge was pastor of a Baptist Church in Pocatello, Idaho.

He re-enlisted as a chaplain for foreign service in December 1948, and was called to active duty Jan. 1. He was on his way to a port of embarkation when the plane crashed, killing all aboard.

Captain Beasley had many friends in this area having spent his boyhood and young manhood in Johnson City. He visited his father and sisters during the Christmas holidays at their home in Carderview.

Funeral services and burial will were held in Wilder, Idaho, where he formerly lived. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ruth Beasley; one daughter, Becky Lou; two sons, Albert, Jr. and Richard of Pocatello; his father, John Beasley, and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Hyder and Mrs. Elmo Matherly of Carderview; one brother, Andy Beasley of near Knoxville.

BEASLEY, Andrew

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 5, 1950
John Beasley and daughter, Mrs. Ralph Hyder of Carderview have returned from Worthing, where

they attended funeral services for their son and brother, Andrew Beasley, who died in the Soldier’s Home in Johnson City, Tuesday.

Mr. Beasley was a veteran of World War I. His only brother Captain Albert E. Beasley, was killed in a plane crash in California a year ago.

Mr. Beasley is survived by his wife and six children of Worthing; his father and two sisters, Mrs. Hyder and Mrs. Elmo Matherly of Carderview. Two nieces and four nephews also survive.

BEASLEY, C. G. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 16, 1941 MRS. C. G. BEASLEY

Mrs. C. G. Beasley, well known woman in this city, died suddenly at her home, 114 Harris avenue in Johnson City at 2:30 this morning.

Mrs. Beasley was the wife of C. G. Beasley, retired superintendent of the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina railway. She was also the sister-in-law of Mrs. Sallie Campbell of South Main street in this city.

Surviving are her husband, one sister, Mrs. Ida May Buchanan and one niece, Miss Carrie Lee Sparks.
A member of the First Presbyterian Church in this city for several years, Mrs. Beasley and her husband were faithful attendants at the church until ill health prevented their attending.
The body was taken to the Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City, where it will remain until services on Friday. A brief service will be held at the funeral home, after which the body will be brought to Elizabethton and services held in the First Presbyterian Church at 2:45 Friday afternoon. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.

BEASLEY, Charles G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 15, 1950 CHARLES G. BEASLEY

Charles G. Beasley of 114 Harris Avenue, Johnson City, died at his residence last night. He was a retired railroad superintendent for the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railways.

Mr. Beasley was a member of the Thomas E. Matson Chapter No. 131 R.A.N. Watauga Commandry No. 125, E. T., the Kerbala Temple and the O.E.S.

He was master of the Dashiel Lodge No. 238 in 1897.

Funeral services will be at the Kaiser Funeral Home in Johnson City at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon, and a Masonic service burial in Highland Cemetery, Elizabethton.

BEASLEY, John (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 13, 1933 DEATH TAKES MRS. BEASLEY SUNDAY NIGHT

Mrs. John Beasley died at her home on Montgomery Street in Johnson City Sunday evening at seven-thirty.

She is survived by two sons, the Rev. E. A. Beasley of North Dakota and Andrew Beasley of Kingsport; and two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Hyder of Johnson City and Mrs. Elmo Matherly of Butler.

Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but interment will take place in the Little Cemetery, one mile south of Elizabethton.

BEASLEY, John W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 10, 1950 JOHN W. BEASLEY

Mr. John W. Beasley, age 83, of Carderview, Tennessee, died in a local Clinic Thursday morning after an illness of three weeks.

Mr. Beasley was a member of the Butler Baptist Church.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. R. W. Hyder of Carderview, and Mrs. Alta Matherly of Sunbright, Tenn.; nine grandchildren.

The body will lie in state in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BEASLEY, John W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 11, 1950 JOHN W. BEASLEY

John W. Beasley, age 83, of Carderview, Tennessee, died in a local Clinic Thursday morning after an illness of three weeks.

Mr. Beasley was a member of the Butler Baptist Church.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. R. W. Hyder of Carderview, Mrs. Alta Matherly of Sunbright, Tennessee; and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Butler Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Wood officiating.

Music will be under the direction of Rev. Ben Wood.
Burial will be made in Little Cemetery at Route 1, Elizabethton.
The body will be returned to the home of Mrs. R. W. Hyder at Carderview, Friday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BECK, Thomas Arthur

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 15, 1940 THOMAS ARTHUR BECK

Thomas Arthur Beck, 42, died at the home on Holly street, Sunday morning at 5:30 o’clock after a lingering illness.

Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Sinnie Beck and one aunt, Mrs. Lafayette Hinkle of Jonesboro, Tenn.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 3:30 with the Reverend J. J. Musick in charge. Burial will be in Colbaugh Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Erby Scalf, B. A. Lipford, C. R. Hathaway, Arch Russell, Ralph Allison, Ben Cardwell, Charlie Hart, Percy Brummitt, Robert Russell, Walter Edens, Gene Edens and Dave Frazier.

BECKWITH, Maurice G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 31, 1935 MAURICE G. BECKWITH

Prof. Maurice G. Beckwith, former Bristolian, but for the past twenty years a resident of New Orleans, died at his home in that city Thursday night after an illness of two months.

Prof. Beckwith taught piano and voice at Virginia Interment College soon after its establishment here and when it was known as Southwest Virginia Institute. Many Bristol women are number among the former students.

The body will be returned to Bristol for interment. Arriving on train No. 42 Thursday evening, it will be taken to the home of Mrs. Beckwith’s nephew, W. W. Thomas, in Bristol, there to remain until the hour of funeral service.

The service will be conducted Friday morning at the First Baptist Church, of which Prof. And Mrs. Beckwith were members during their residence in Bristol. The Rev. J. E. Hicks, D. D. pastor, will officiate.

BEELER, Elizabeth Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 1, 1940 MRS. ELIZABETH JANE BEELER

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Beeler, age 79, died at her home near Roan Mountain Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, after a short illness.

She was an active member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Hugh Horne, Greensboro, N. C.; Mrs. J. A. Powell, Roan Mountain; Mrs. Jack Morgan, Clinton, Va.; two sons, S. B. and W. S. Beeler, Burnsville, N. C.; two brothers, Jake Bowling, Asheville, N. C.; Kane Bowling, Roan Mountain; one sisters, Mrs. R. L. Combs, Roan Mountain; also nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist Church at Crabtree Saturday afternoon at two o’clock with Rev. Harry Leonard officiating. Burial will be made in the Bowling Cemetery.

Active pall bearers: Charlie Presley, Benson Waycaster, Sam Oaks, Harrison Street, Stewart Johnson, John Radford.

Flower girls: Rose Collins, Francis Combs, Sarah Bell Hopkins, Daisy Oxendine, Eva Arnett, Edith Johnson, Nell Johnson, Marie Lyons, Daisy Presnell, Anna Bell Heaton, Corrine Heaton, and Maxine Heaton.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this afternoon to the family home.

BELL, Harold

“The Tomahawk,” April 11, 1962 Harold Bell Dies At Age Of 54

Harold W. Bell of Johnson City passed away at the Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Sunday night.

Bell was the husband of the former Hattie Wilson of Mountain City. He had been with Sterchi’s in Johnson City, Macon, Ga., and Kingsport for twenty-nine years, serving in the capacity of supervisor and manager. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Elks and Moose Lodges.

He is survived by the widow, and one son, Harold W., both of Johnson City. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from Morris Funeral Chapel with Rev. D.F. Waddell and Dr. Ferguson Wood officiating.

BELLAMY, Gwendolyn Renna

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 13, 1967 Gwendolyn Renna Bellamy. . .

Gwendolyn Renna Bellamy, infant daughter of James Donald and Mary Sue Maxwell Bellamy died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital Monday, Sept. 4.

Surviving are her father and mother, one brother, James Daniel Bellamy; one sister, Donna Gayle Bellamy; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bellamy, all of Mountain City; her maternal grand- parents[sic], Mr. and Mrs. Don Madison, Bluff City; and her great-grand-mother[sic], Mrs. Flora Mock, of Mountain City.

Grave services were conducted from the Holy Hill cemetery Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Carraway officiating. Burial Holy Hill cemetery. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BELLAMY, John William

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, Jan. 16, 1931 JOHN WILLIAM BELLEMY[sic]

John William Bellemy, 14, died at the home of his mother, 316 Mill Street, yesterday morning at 7:45 o’clock as the result of a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted from the Second Baptist Church here tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. E. A. Cox, pastor, in charge. Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Will Morrell, Charlie Hart, Don Branch, Alvin Kite, Mark Fletcher, and Francis Hodge.

The flower bearers are, Mrs. Emma Roberts, Miss Maggie Whitehead, Miss Evelyn Taylor, Miss Della Campbell, Miss Catherine Taylor and Miss Frances Roberts. The flower bearers are, Mrs. Emma Roberts, Miss Maggie Whitehead, Miss Evelyn Taylor, Miss Della Campbell, Miss Catherine Taylor and Miss Frances Roberts.

The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ben Galliger; two sisters, Selma and Winifred Bellemy; and grandmother, Mrs. Nannie Gobble.

BELLAMY, John William

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, Jan. 17, 1931 JOHN WILLIAM BELLAMY

Funeral services for John William Bellamy, 14, who died at the home of his mother, 316 Mill Street, Thursday morning, were held from the Second Baptist Church here this afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. E. A. Cox, the pastor, in charge. Interment following in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ben Galliger; two sisters, Selma and Winifred Bellamy; and grandmother, Mrs. Nannie Gobble.

BELLAMY, Mary Ruth

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 14, 1938
MARY RUTH BELLAMY
Funeral services for Mary Ruth Bellamy, infant daughter of Mrs. Clara Bellamy, who died at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. J. B. Galliher, Sunday afternoon, were conducted this afternoon at two o’clock from the residence with the Rev. James Frisco officiating. Interment was in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Only survivors of the child are the mother and grandmother.

BENFIELD, Elda

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 2, 1934 MRS. ELDA BENFIELD

Mrs. Elda Benfield, aged 36, died at her home near Elizabethton Tuesday morning at 7:30, after an illness of several months. She has been in the Johns Hopkins Hospital at Baltimore and at the hospital in Morristown, New Jersey.

Surviving are her husband, Floyd P. Benfield; five daughters, Lona, Pauline, Myrtle, Frankie and Norma Benfield; five sons, Samuel, Clyde, Harold, Leonard and Bernard Benfield; father, Sam Olis of Engalls, N. C.; three sisters, Mrs. Bill Stevens of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Ray Emory of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Quency Graybeal of Buladeen, N. C.; five brothers, Stancel and Bowman Olis of Morgantown, N. C.; Robert Olis of Toledo, Ohio; and Herbert and Joe Olis of Engalls, N. C.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later, pending arrival of relatives.

BENFIELD, Grace

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 1, 1937 MRS. GRACE BENFIELD

Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Shell Benfield, 24, who died at the home of her brother, Nellie Shell, at Valley Forge Friday afternoon, were held yesterday afternoon from the Christian church there, with Rev. H. C. Hopkins officiating. Rev. John Hall and Rev. James assisted. Interment was at Shell Creek.

Mrs. Benfield was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. She is survived by one brother, Nellie Shell; her grandfather, James Shell of Valley Forge.

Active pallbearers were Harry Scalf, Grayson Hardin, Lawrence Hathaway, Shafter Hathaway, Smith Hardin and John Heaton.

Flower bearers were Ruby Boyd, Effie Haynes, Helen Yates, Pearl Sams, Doris Patton, Hazel Sutphin, Ruth Miller, Ruby Loveless, Josie Webb, Erma Hardin, Mae Lipford, Catherine Chambers, Blanche Johnson, Jack Chambers, Hildred Carpenter and Essie Webb.

BENFIELD, J. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 1, 1938 J. C. BENFIELD

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J. C. Benfield, 72, died at his home in Valley Forge Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. Mr. Benfield came to Valley Forge from Avery county, N. C., 24 years ago. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist church.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nola Hathaway, Valley Forge, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, the Rev. John Hall officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery.

Mr. Benfield is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lettie Benfield; five daughters, Mrs. Flim Vance, Valley Forge, Mrs. Nola Hathaway, Valley Forge, Mrs. George Johnson, Hampton, Winnie and Gladys Benfield, Valley Forge; eight sons, Raymond Benfield, Canton, N. C., Lucius Benfield, Canton, N. C., Lee Benfield, Haw, N. C., Amos Benfield, Valley Forge, Arnold, Tom, Nellwood Benfield.

Active pallbearers will be W. C. Williams, Oscar Lipford, John Simerly, Lloyd Williams, Ben Williams, Ed Hathaway, Carroll Hathaway. Flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from the granddaughters.

BENFIELD, Lettie

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 12, 1939 MRS. LETTIE BENFIELD

Mrs. Lettie Benfield, 56, died at her home at Valley Forge Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, after an illness of several weeks.

Mrs. Benfield was the widow of the late Julives Benfield, who preceded her in death three months ago. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist church.

Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Nola Hathaway, Valley Forge, Mrs. George Johnson, Miss Winnie Benfield, Miss Gladys Benfield; four sons, Amos, Arnold, Elwood and Tom, all of North Carolina, Alvin Shell, of North Carolina; 19 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mrs. Nola Hathaway Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, with the Rev. John Hall in charge. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Hugh Jenkins, John Simerly, Benick Williams, Oscar Lipford, Clate Williams, Frank Glover, Earnest Simerly, J. R. Wilson.

BENFIELD, W. W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 28, 1942 W. W. BENFIELD

W. W. Benfield, Crossnore, North Carolina, father of B. A. Benfield of this city, died Wednesday morning.

Mr. Benfield, who was 83 years of age, had been ill for only a short while.

His son, B. A. Benfield of this city, is ill in a Roanoke, Va. hospital and will be unable to attend the funeral services. Mrs. Benfield and son, B. A., Jr., left yesterday afternoon for Crossnore.

BENNETT, Barney C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 9, 1948 Pvt. BARNEY C. BENNETT

Mr. and Mrs. Malley Bennett of Route 2, Hampton, have been notified that the body of their son, Private Barney C. Bennett, will arrive in Johnson City Friday at 9:52 a.m.

Private Bennett is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Malley Bennett; five brothers, Grant, Martin and Clinton, all of the home, Darius of Route 2, Elizabethton, and Claude of Shell Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Whitehead of Elizabethton, and Miss Myrtle Bennett of the home; a son, Carl Bennett and a daughter, Juanita Bennett, both of Roan Mountain.

The body will be taken to the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

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BENNETT, John Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 28, 1940
JOHN ROBERT BENNETT, 14 MONTHS OLD, DIES

John Robert Bennett, 14-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennett, died at the family residence in Mitchell County, N. C., yesterday afternoon.

Surviving are the parents; five sisters, Eileen, Estleen[sic], Blanche, Dora and Betty June; three brothers, Willie, James Albert and Billie Gean; grandmother, Mrs. T. E. DeVault of Milligan.

Funeral services were conducted from the Gouge Cemetery in Mitchell County this afternoon. Mrs. Bennett was formerly a resident of Milligan.

BENTLEY, Cynthia

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 9, 1958 MRS. CYNTHIA BENTLEY

Mrs. Cynthia Bentley, 61, formerly of Shady Valley, died July 9, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Harless, Castlewood, Va.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. R. H. Harless of Castelwood, Va.; four brothers, Milt Bentley of Pound, Va., Luther Bentley of Roseville, Mich., Taylor Bentley of Wise, Va., and Clifford Bentley of Shady Valley; three sisters, Mrs. Miles Gentry of Thornsburg, Va., Letha Bentley and Mrs. Phil White, both of Bristol; and one grandchild.

Funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Shady Valley Presbyterian Church with Rev. A. N. Blevins, Rev. Edsel Farthing and Rev. C. C. McAlfee officiating. Burial was in Gentry Cemetery.

BENTLEY, Mary Alice

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 20, 1949
MRS. MARY ALICE BENTLEY
Mrs. Mary Alice Bentley, 68, died at her home in Shady Valley Friday morning.

The funeral services were conducted at the Shady Valley Presbyterian Church, Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Abe Aldridge officiated and burial followed in Gentry Cemetery.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Garland and Mrs. Clarence Gentry of Shady Valley, and Catherine Bentley of Shady Valley. Also surviving are five brothers and one sister, S. H. Boling, Shady Valley, Bob Boling and Andy Boling of Bristol, Landon Boling, Elizabethton, Tenn.; G. W. Boling of Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Maggie Boling, Shady Valley.

BERNHEIM, John Morris

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 30, 1947 JOHN NORRIS BERNHEIM

John Morris Bernheim, 68, of 148 Wade Lane, Oak Ridge died in an Oak Ridge Hospital Tuesday at 11:35 p.m.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sylvia Bernheim; one son, O. W. Bernheim of Oak Ridge; one daughter, Mrs. J. C. Browning of Carter Blvd., Elizabethton; one brother, Julian Bernheim of Spokane, Washington; one sister, Miss Irene Bernheim of Los Angeles, California and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were to be conducted from the Chapel of the Mann’s Mortuary at Knoxville today at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Steven Davenport officiating. Following the services the funeral cortege will bring the body to the Tetrick Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be conducted at the Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery this afternoon at 4:00 o’clock with the Rev. Harry Keller of Johnson City officiating.

BERRY, Bertha

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“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 22, 1929 BERTHA BERRY

Bertha Berry, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin B. Berry, of Watauga Valley, died at the home of her parents Sunday. Funeral services were held from the home Monday and interment took place in the Buckles Cemetery, with Curtis-North Funeral Home in charge.

BERRY, Edward E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 2, 1941
RITES FOR JOHNSON COUNTY EDITOR SET FOR THIS AFTERNOON

MOUNTAIN CITY, Sept 2 – Edward E. Berry, 73-year-old veteran newspaper editor and publisher of this city, died at his home here Sunday, after a brief illness.

Mr. Berry was well known in newspaper circles in Tennessee having edited and published the Johnson County News for something like a half a century. He was a member of the East Tennessee Press Association, having united with that body the next year after it was organized.

Funeral services will be held from the Christian church in this city this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Rev. R. M. Mounts, Rev. Sam Edwards, Rev. O. V. Elkins, and Rev. A. E. Brown. Burial will be made in Mountain View Cemetery.

He is survived by three children, William, Lucy, and Thomas Edward; five grandchildren, W. C., of Norfolk, George of Avondale, Pa.; Thomas, of Texas; Phillis, of Mohawk; and Barry Converse, of Crossville; four brothers, Kemp of Oregon, Henry, of Washington, George H. and Dave of Los Angeles; four sisters, Mrs. Lucy Booth, of Michigan; Mrs. Jim Greever, of Mountain City; and Mrs. Carl Avery, of Flint, Mich.

BERRY, F. M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 28, 1930
F. M. BERRY, 74, died this morning at 6 a.m., at his home at Winner, following a prolonged

illness.
Funeral services are to be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Caldwell Baptist church there, the Rev. B.

M. Canup officiating. Interment will be in the Buckles cemetery.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Mary Berry; three daughters, Mrs. Sally Bowers, Mrs. Ruth Lewis,

and Mrs. Mary Elliot; and three sons, Dan J., Alf, and Don Berry. [JAKS Note: Should be S. M. or Samuel M. Berry Jr.]

BERRY, Griffin P.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 22, 1967 Griffin P. Berry. . .

Griffin P. Berry, age 80, of Route 3, Butler, died at the residence early Tuesday morning, following an extended illness.

Mr. Berry was a native of Carter County and a membr[sic] and former deacon of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Sanford Berry, July 12, 1967. He was a retired employee of Beaunit Fibers.

Survivors are: his wife, Mrs. Donnie Rainbolt Berry of the home; three sons, Tine Berry of Route 3, Butler; Fred Berry of Mishawaka, Ind., and Wayne Berry of South Bend, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Norma Forrester of Butler, and Mrs. Fannie Mae Nelson of Route 7, Elizabethton; a sister, Mrs. Eva Vester of Springfield, Ill.; a half-sisters[sic], Mrs. Emma Oliver and Mrs. Callie Buckles of Route 7, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Bertha Fletcher of Milligan; two half brothers, Harold Berry of Route 7, Elizabethton, and Alonzo Berry of Florida; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.

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were Rev. H.M. Slagle Jr., Rev. Warren Montgomery, Rev. Charles Sherfey and Rev. Victor Broyles. Music by Rev. Ben Wood.

Active pall-bearers[sic] were Seymore Buckles, Clarence Berry, Basil Buckles, Crumley Buckles, Ed Perry, Troy Tucker, J.L. Walsh, Earl Lipford, Harry Gentry. Flower- bearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors. Burial was in Bristol Memorial cemetery.

BERRY, Ida Loretta

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday Morning, April 9, 1939 IDA LORETTA BERRY

Ida Loretta Berry, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Berry of Carter, died at a local hospital Friday night. Funeral services will be held at the Carter Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, the Rev. A. E. Roberts, pastor, officiating.

Interment will be in the Berry family cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: J. S. Buckles, Clarence Pierce, Eldridge Pierce, Fred Smith, Sam Buckles, Kesley Peters.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be her schoolteacher, Miss Elma Peters, and members of her school class.

Ida Loretta is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Berry; two sisters, Billie Evada, age four, and Sheilla Gail, age four months.

BERRY, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 6, 1944 INFANT BERRY

The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Ross E. Berry of route 5, died at the St. Elizabeth Hospital last evening.

Surviving him besides his parents, are three sisters, Martine, Pauline and Marie of the home; paternal grandfather, Dan J. Berry of route 4; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Bowers of route 2.

Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at three o’clock with the Rev. Johnny Hall in charge. The body will remain at the Tetrick Funeral home until the funeral hour.

BERRY, J. R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 12, 1950 J. R. BERRYJ. R. BERRY

Funeral services for Mr. J. R. Berry will be held at the Slagle’s Methodist Church, Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

The Rev. John Cansler will be in charge of the services with the Rev. James Francisco assisting and Miss Jennie Miller will be in charge of the music.

Mr. Berry died in his home at Watauga at 5:25 p.m. Friday after a short illness.

Survivors are his wife, three brothers, Jerry of Jonesboro, Frank and William of Washington, D.C; one uncle and one aunt, five nieces and four nephews.

Pallbearers will be Charlie Miller, Caleb Hart, Fred Stout, D. H. Houk, Jim Pierce, Jack Peterson. Flower bearers will be nieces and nephews.
Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge.

BERRY, Jack Dana

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 14, 1940
BERRY FUNERAL IS SET FOR TODAY AT FREEWILL CHURCH

Jack Dana Berry, possibly one of the best known and most likeable young men in the county, succumbed to an illness of two weeks at a local hospital Friday.

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Jack, as he was familiarly known to everyone, was very popular and his death was a distinct shock to the entire community. Prior to his death, and after he was taken to the hospital, continuous calls were made at the hospital concerning his condition.

The deceased was a native of Carter county. For a good many years, he was engaged in the restaurant business and at the time of his death was owner of Jack’s Café on Elk avenue, which he had operated for sometime. He was also an employee of the American Bemberg Corporation.

He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Berry; one daughter, Charlotte; four sons, Jack, Bobbie, Harold Dean and Harold Thomas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Berry, Hunter; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Smith, Mrs. Effie Mae Howard, Mrs. Carrie Mae Williams, all of Hunter; two brothers, Will and Clyde (Tad) Berry, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Freewill Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. J. C. Howington and the Rev. Harry Leonard officiating. Burial will be made in the Blevins Cemetery at Watauga Point.

Active pallbearers: William Cleary, Harlow Crosswhite, Gene Holley, George Miller, Gene Conode, Mack Hodge, James Sanfrisco, Morris Ackard.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Emma Bowers, Febie McKinney, Deloris Cleary, Gus Crumley, Leon Hill, Cap Cardwell, Fred Deloach, J. C. Howington, Dick Smith, Eddie Robinson.

The body was removed to the home on Tipton street Saturday afternoon at three o’clock from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BERRY, James

Monday, May 13, 1940
JAMES BERRY, 34, DIES AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS

James Berry, 34, died at his home on Simerly Creek, Sunday afternoon at 12:30 o’clock, after a year’s illness.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Viola Berry; four daughters, Jeanette, Billy Ann, Gloria, Nettie Lou; one son, Johnny; his mother, Mrs. Anna Berry Cochran; four sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Tolley, Mrs. May Miller, Mrs. Nettie Simerly; Mrs. Ernest McCurry; two brothers, Arthur and Burns Berry.

Funeral services will be held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Ernest McCurry, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Dan Miller will officiate. Burial will be made in the Berry Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Messrs. Garela Vice, Millard Vice, Lawrence Cornett, Floyd Bailey, Erwin Miller, Allen Street.

The flower bearers will include Elsie Simerly, Niece Clark, Silver Cochran, Flossie Cornett, Violet Carver, Roxie Carver, Viola Cochran, Edna Gouge, Linda Woodby, Eva Roark, Elsie Clark, Roxie Whittmore.

BERRY, Kate

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 7, 1932 MRS. KATE BERRY

Mrs. Kate Berry died at her home near Elizabethton this morning at one o’clock after a lengthy illness. She was 78 years of age.

Survivors are five daughters, Miss Myrtle Berry, Mrs. Jim Buck, Mrs. Dan Nave, Mrs. S. M. Bowers and Mrs. Jennie Nave; and five sons, J. M. Berry, W. B. Berry, E. R. Berry, and C. D. Berry.

Funeral services will be held from the home, Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock with the Rev. J. W. Crowe officiating. Interment will be in Blevins Cemetery.

BERRY, Kenneth

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“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 26, 1946
Youth Believed Drowned As Result Of Epileptic Seizure

Funeral services for 13-year-old Kenneth Berry, whose tragic death occurred yesterday afternoon, will be held from the Fish Springs Baptist church Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.

The youth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Berry of Piercetown, was found face downward in a creek near his home at about five o’clock yesterday afternoon. Relatives said the boy, who was subject to epileptic seizure, had apparently fallen into the stream during an attack and had been drowned.

Coroner Roy Merritt said Kenneth was about 100 feet from his home and had apparently been bent over the creek, dipping water out for chickens, when he was taken ill; he was found in water eight to ten inches deep. Mr. Merritt said the youth had suffered an attack very recently and might not have fully recovered.

Survivors are his parents, one sister, Letta Sue, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Isa Berry of Butler route three.

The Rev. Hubert Green will officiate at services at the Fish Springs Baptist church, of which the youth was a member. Burial will be made in the new cemetery at Rittertown near Hampton. The body will be returned to the home this afternoon at 5:00 o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BERRY, Larry Howard

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 27, 1948 INFANT BERRY

Larry Howard Berry, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Berry of Elizabethton, Route 2, died at a local hospital Monday morning.

The baby was three days old.

Survivors include the parents, three sisters, Martine, Pauline and Marie; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Bowers, and the paternal grandfather, Von Berry, all of Elizabethton.

The funeral will be conducted Tuesday at Roan Mountain at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Johnny Hayes and the Rev. Monroe Smith will officiate. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BERRY, Madge

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 20, 1934 MADGE BERRY

Madge Berry, daughter of Dan J. Berry, died at her home at Winner at five o’clock Monday afternoon at the age of 21.

Funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by the Rev. W. C. Patton. Burial will be made in the Buckles Cemetery. Madge is survived by her father; one sister, Blanche Berry; two brothers, Ross and Hugh; five half-sisters, Pearl, Muriel, Minnie, Kate, and Irene; one half-brother, Albert.

BERRY, MARGARET

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 15, 1932 MISS MARGARET BERRY

Miss Margaret Berry, aged 85, died at the home of Jim Berry on Watauga River a mile above Elizabethton Sunday afternoon at two o’clock after a year’s illness.

Miss Berry was never married.
Her father and mother died years ago.
She was the last one living in her immediate family.
Funeral services were held from the Buckles Cemetery this morning at 10 o’clock. The Rev. E. E.

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Hazelwood officiating at the last rites.

BERRY, Mary C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 18, 1938
MRS. MARY C. BERRY
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary C. Berry, 74, who died at the home of her son, Alf Berry near Winner, yesterday afternoon, were held at the Caldwell Springs Baptist church this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Arthur Roberts. Interment was in the Buckles cemetery.
Pallbearers were selected from the grandsons and flower-bearers from the granddaughters.
Mrs. Berry is survived by 3 sons, Dan, Alf and John; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Lewis and Mrs. Sallie Bowers; 37 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

BERRY, Ray (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk, Wednesday, February 11, 1970 PERSONALS

Mrs. Joe Muse received word of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ray Berry of Kingsport. She died in Community Hospital after a brief illness. The funeral was conducted Wednesday afternoon.

BERRY, Ray C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 23, 1965 Ray C. Berry. . .

Ray C. Berry, 74, Kingsport, died at 9:25 a.m. Thursday at the Holston Valley Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Mountain City and had been a resident of Kingsport for 38 years. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. He had been employed by the Clinchfield Railroad for the past 40 years.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Nettie Gibson Berry, Kingsport; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Muse of Mountain City and Mrs. Mina McQueen, Damascus, Va; a son, R. Alex Berry, Kingsport; one brother, Dr. R. Bruce Berry of Lewisberg.

Funeral services were held on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the First Methodist Church. Rev. R. Kyle Tomlinson and Rev. Clyde Watkins officiated. Burial was in the East Lawn Memorial Park.

Carter’s Chapel of Kingsport in charge.

BERRY, Roy Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 27, 1937 ROY LEE BERRY

Roy Lee Berry, age 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Berry, died Sunday morning at four o’clock at his home near Elizabethton.

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at two o’clock from Caldwell Springs church with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore officiating. Interment was in the Buckles Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Murray and Fornie Berry; two sisters, Dorothy and Beulah Berry; and his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Berry.

Pallbearers were selected from his Sunday school class.

BERRY, Sam

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 19, 1943 SAM BERRY

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Sam Berry, age 71, died at his home on Siam Pike, Tuesday morning after a short illness. Survivors are his brothers, Will of Elizabethton; Gene and Joe of Bristol.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Houston Blevins at the home of Will Berry, this

afternoon at 3:30 p.m.
Flower bearers and pallbearers were selected from friends attending the funeral.

BESCHEARS, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 29, 1936 JOHN BESCHEARS

Word has been received here of the death of John Beschears, 87, father of Mrs. S. A. Williams of this city, which occurred at his home in North Wilkesboro, N.C.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of North Wilkesboro. Mr. Beschears was county Chairman at North Wilkesboro for the past eight years.

BEUTHIEN, Peggy Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 11, 1948 PEGGY ANN BEUTHIENPEGGY ANN BEUTHIEN

Funeral services for Peggy Ann Beuthien, 2-months-old, who died at her home in Hampton Friday morning, were conducted from the home Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Hubert Greene officiating. Burial was in the Hamby Cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Beuthien and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pless Griffith of Hampton.

Tetrick Funeral Home was in charge.

BEWLEY, Robert L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 14, 1934 ROBERT L. BEWLEY

MORRISTOWN – Robert L. Bewley, 60, died Sunday night at his home in Talbott after a lingering illness.

Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. from the Dover church.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Abbre Bewley of Talbott; three sons, Clem Bewley of Morristown, John of Elizabethton and Emory of Talbott; one daughter, Miss Henrietta Bewley of Talbott; two brothers, William Bewley of Fort Worth, Tex., and J. O. Bewley of Dandridge, and one sister, Mrs. R. T. Hamilton of Kansas.

Mr. Bewley was a member of the Dover Cumberland Presbyterian church and was a highly respected citizen of this community.

BICE, J. W. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 2, 1934 WOMAN DIES

Mrs. J. W. Bice, 52, a resident of the ninth district, dropped dead on the lawn of the Governor Taylor hotel this afternoon about 2:30. She suffered an attack of asthma and lived only about two minutes. Funeral services will be Friday at Poga. She is survived by her husband and four sons.

BICE, J. W. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 3, 1934 MRS. J. W. BICE

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of the Governor Taylor hotel Thursday afternoon, following a severe attack of asthma, will be conducted this afternoon at four o’clock at Poga.

Mrs. Bice is survived by her husband and four sons. Her husband was with her at the time of death.

BICKLEY, Charles J.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 22, 1945 LT. CHARLES J. BICKLEY

Lt. Charles J. Bickley, former Johnson City resident, who had been reported missing in action in Belgium since Jan. 1, was killed Jan. 7, his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Muse Bickley, now of Mountain City, has been notified.

Memorial services for Lt. Bickley were conducted at 3:30 p.m. last Friday at Trinity Methodist Church, Wise, Va., with Rev. R. E. Fritts of Wise and Rev. Wilmer Robbins of Mountain City in charge.

He is survived by his widow; his mother, Mrs. Charles W. Bickley of Wise, and one brother, Robert of Buffalo, N.Y. Mrs. Bickley is the daughter of Col. J. C. Muse of Mountain City.

BIDDIX, Mills

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 10, 1945 Mills Biddix Dies In Asheville Hospital

Mills Biddix, 66, died in an Asheville, N. C. hospital Saturday at 3:30 a.m. after an illness of five weeks.

Mr. Biddix was a member of the Methodist Church at Roan Mountain.
Survivors are two brothers, J. B. Biddix, and G. E. Biddix of Marion, N. C.
Funeral services were conducted from the Free Will Baptist Church at Crabtree with the Rev.

Fulton Williams officiating.
Burial was in Birchfield Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Lon Whitehead, Nat Potter, Tom Morgan, J. B. Lyons, Line Waycaster, Will Cordell.

The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge.

BILLINGS, Polly Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 14, 1936 MRS. POLLY ANN BILLINGS

Mrs. Polly Ann Billings, 94, died Saturday night at midnight at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Johnson.

Funeral services were conducted this morning at eleven o’clock at the Adams Cemetery at Vilas, N.C., with the Rev. Ashley officiating. Interment was in the Adams Cemetery.

Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. W. S. Trivette of Sugar Grove, Mrs. W. W. Gregg of Boone, N.C., Mrs. E. M. Herman of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. U. M. Bradley of Limestone, Tenn., Mrs. J. R. Johnson of Elizabethton; four sons, F. R. Billings of Valley Crusis, N. C., W. R. Billings of Vilas, N.C., E. J. Billings of Gastonia, N.C., J. A. Billings of Elizabethton; also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were the grandsons, and flower bearers were the granddaughters.

BINGHAM, T. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 15, 1941 T. E. BINGHAM

Word has been received here that the Hon. T. E. Bingham, age 52, died suddenly at his home in Boone, N. C., yesterday afternoon from a heart attack.

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Mr. Bingham was an attorney at Boone and brother of J. H. Bingham of this city. He is survived by his wife and eight children.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Henson’s Chapel near Boone.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bingham and daughters, Mary and Emma Jean left last night for Boone to be in attendance at the services. Others who will go up for the funeral services include Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Cretsinger, Ethel and Hoyle Bingham.

BINGHAM, W. H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 28, 1941 W. H. BINGHAM

W. H. Bingham, 47, died at his home in Boone, N. C. Wednesday after a brief illness. He was the brother of Rev. J. H. Bingham, of this city.

Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church in Boone this afternoon at 3:00 o’clock.

Rev. and Mrs. Bingham and daughters, Ethel, Imogene and Mary, and son, Hoyle, and Mr. and Mrs. Fagan Cretsinger are in Boone to be in attendance at the funeral service.

Others from this city who will attend the funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Bennet Howard, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Austin, and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Presnell.

Mr. Bingham is survived by his wife and six children.

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BINGHAM, William O. (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 24, 1950
DR. BINGHAM, RETIRED PHYSICIAN DIES HERE

Dr. William O. Bingham, age 66, died at his home, 106 Cottage Avenue, Tuesday evening after a lingering illness.

Dr. Bingham was a native of North Carolina, but had made his home in Elizabethton since 1942. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Boone, N. C., Retired member of the American Medical Association, member of the Tennessee and Carter County Medical Association, and member of the Methodist Church. Dr. Bingham was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, took post-graduate at Vanderbilt and Harvard.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. W. O. Bingham; three daughters, Mrs. George Farthing, Asheville, N.C., Mrs. Ned Glenn, Sugar Grove, N. C., Mrs. George Trivett, Elizabethton; two sons, Robert and John Bingham, Elizabethton; one granddaughter; four sisters, Mrs. Clyde Green, Boone, Mrs. Joe Stevenson, Alexandria, Va., Miss Edna Bingham, Alexandria, and Mrs. J. C. Mast, Jr., Sherwood, N. C.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 from the Henson Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. J. H. Bingham and Rev. R. A. Taylor officiating.

Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers, Paul Bingham, Edward Love, Howard Love, Roy, Sam and Buster Bingham, and Bob Bingham.

Flower bearers will be the cousins.

The body will be returned to the home of the daughter, Mrs. Ned Glenn, at Sugar Grove, N. C. Wednesday afternoon.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BINGHAM, William O. (Dr.)

“The Carter County News,” Thursday, May 25, 1950 DR. WILLIAM O. BINGHAM

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Henson Chapel Methodist Church for Dr. William O. 137

Bingham, 66.
The funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. J. H. Bingham and the Rev. R. A. Taylor.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Dr. Bingham, a native of North Carolina, is a member of the Masonic Lodge at Boone.
He was graduated from the University of Tennessee and did graduate work at Vanderbilt and

Harvard Universities.

BIRCHFIELD, Arnold

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 10, 1944 ARNOLD BIRCHFIELD

Arnold Birchfield, age 39, died at his home in Roan Mountain, Saturday at 3:00 p.m. after an illness of two months.

Mr. Birchfield was a native of Carter County. He was an employee of Graybeal and Son’s Lumber Company.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Arnold Birchfield; two sons, Roy and Wilt of Roan Mountain; seven sisters, Mrs. Bess Carrier, Elizabethton, Mrs. Annie Woods, Etta Thomas, Daisy Johnson and Miss Sarah Birchfield of Roan Mountain, and Mrs. Suda Moore of Va.; three brothers, Lee Birchfield, Roan Mountain, Burns and Bill Birchfield, Newport News, Va.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Hampton Creek Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock with the Rev. R. F. Draine and the Rev. Lee Broyles officiating.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BIRCHFIELD, Charlie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 20, 1936 CHARLIE BIRCHFIELD

Charlie Birchfield, 73, prominent farmer in Carter County, died at his home near Simerly Creek, Monday afternoon at four o’clock after a short illness.

Funeral services were conducted from the Ingram Cemetery with the Rev. Allen Cates officiating. Interment was in Ingram Cemetery.

Survivors are his widow; one son, Dave Birchfield of Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Sam Ingerham of Simerly Creek; and one brother, John Birchfield of Simerly Creek.

Active pallbearers were Dane Largen, Oscar Honeycutt, Bill Miller, Walter Street, Arthur Street, Tyler Street, Dick Deloach and Wylie Greene.

BIRCHFIELD, Ella Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 22, 1949 ELLA MAE BIRCHFIELD

Ella Mae Birchfield, age six years, died at her home Roan Mt. Rt. 2, Monday p.m. at eight o’clock after an illness of two weeks.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Ms. Joe Birchfield; four brothers, Clarence, Earl, Billy, James Hadden; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat McKinney, the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Vashti Birchfield, all of Roan Mountain.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Bert Stiles officiating. Burial will be made in the Hampton Creek Cemetery.

Active pallbearers, John McKinney, Earl Cordell, Scott Brown, John Reeves, Jessie McKinney, Gene Brown.

The body was returned to the home Tuesday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

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BIRCHFIELD, Harvey C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 10, 1945 ELIZABETHTON SOLDIER DIES OF CRASH INJURY

Sgt. Harvey C. Birchfield, 29, Army Air Corps, died yesterday as a result of an airplane accident at Chatham Field, Savannah, Ga., it was learned here today.

Sergeant Birchfield joined the army 12 years ago. He was with the infantry three years, then with the quartermaster corps until he transferred to the air corps some three months ago.

Sergeant Birchfield is survived by his father, Tom Birchfield of K street who is a former resident of Roan Mountain; three sisters, Mrs. Doran Sammons, Mrs. Bill Miller and Miss Mabel Birchfield; three brothers, Joe, Clift and Maynard, all of Elizabethton.

The body will be returned here the latter part of the week for burial.

BIRCHFIELD, Harvey C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 12, 1945 Rites Set For Plane Crash Causality

Funeral services for Sgt. Harvey C. Birchfield, 29, who died Tuesday of injuries received in an airplane accident at Chatham Field, Savannah, Ga., will be conducted here Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the First Christian church.

The Rev. J. J. Musick and the Rev. J. Damair will officiate. Full military honors will be extended at the Mountain Home cemetery. Members of the local American Legion will have charge of the services and will also serve as active pallbearers.

The body will arrive by train this afternoon and be returned to the home of his sister, Mrs. Doran Sammons, 402 East K street.

BIRCHFIELD, Hattie M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 31, 1944 MRS. HATTIE M. BIRCHFIELD

Mrs. Hattie Mae Birchfield, age 49, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Doran Sammons, yesterday afternoon at 12:05 after an illness of three months. Mrs. Birchfield was from Shell Creek. She was a member of the First Christian Church.

Survivors are her husband, Thomas Birchfield, Shell Creek; three daughters, Miss Mable Birchfield, Mrs. Bill Miller, Mrs. Doran Sammons, of this city; four sons, Sgt. Harvey C. Birchfield, U. S. Army, Panama City, Fla., Joe Birchfield, Clifton Birchfield, of this city, Maynard Birchfield, Shell Creek; six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ollie Birchfield, Roan Mountain; one brother, Mr. Hampton Brewer, Shell Creek; one niece, Mrs. Sallie Harrison, Shell Creek.

Funeral services were conducted from the First Christian Church in Buck Mountain this afternoon with the Rev. Earnest Buck and the Rev. Leonard Hampton officiating. Burial was made in Markland Cemetery.

The body was returned to the home of Mrs. Doran Sammons at 402 East K Street this morning at 9:pp o’clock.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge.

BIRCHFIELD, John S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 25, 1948
Funeral Thursday At Roan Mountain for John BirchfieldFuneral Thursday At Roan Mountain for John Birchfield

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Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Holiness church at Roan Mountain.
The body will be in Newland, N.C. today (Wednesday) at 4:00 o’clock and will be brought to

Roan Mountain Thursday afternoon. The services will be in charge of the American Legion Post 49 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2166 of Elizabethton.

Young Birchfield was born and reared near Roan Mountain on Hampton Creek and was the youngest of seven children. He was with Company “C” of the 23rd Infantry.

Reverend Carl Osborne, pastor of the Free Will Baptist Church of Unicoi will conduct the funeral. Hardin Brothers quartette of Hunter will render the music. Hughes Funeral Home of Newland, N.C. will have charge of the funeral and burial will be in Birchfield Cemetery on Hampton Creek.

John S. Birchfield is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Birchfield of Roan Mountain; three brothers, Tom of Roan Mountain, Lone, of Frank, N.C., Frank of Shell Creek, and four sisters, Mrs. Dovie Davis and Mrs. Ira Miller of Erwin, Mrs. Beulah Calhoun and Mrs. Oma Winters of Shell Creek.

BIRCHFIELD, Joseph R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 13, 1948
JOSEPH R. BIRCHFIELD Succumbs in FloridaJOSEPH R. BIRCHFIELD Succumbs in Florida

Mrs. R. W. Saway and B. W. Birchfiel received notice yesterday of the death of their father, Joseph R. Birchfiel, who was residing in West Palm Beach, Fla.

The body will arrive in Knoxville today at 1:55 p.m. and the funeral will be held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Maryville.

The survivors are the widow, Mrs. J. R. Birchfiel, and six children, two of whom, Mrs. R. W. Swanay and B. W. Birchfiel, reside in Elizabethton.
[JAKS Note: the name was spelled Birchfield in title, but Birchfiel throughout the obituary.]

BIRCHFIELD, Judy Kay

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, June 11, 1950 JUDY KAY BIRCHFIELD

Funeral Services for Judy Kay Birchfield, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Birchfield of route 2, Roan Mountain, were conducted at the home of the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Arnett of route 2, Roan Mountain Saturday at 2 p.m.

Survivors besides the parents are one sister, Patsy Charline Birchfield of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Birchfield and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Arnett, all of route 2, Roan Mountain.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BIRCHFIELD, June

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 1, 1939 JUNE BIRCHFIELD

Miss June Birchfield, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Birchfield of Dante, Va., died at her home Monday evening after a short illness it was learned here today.

Survivors are her parents; two sisters, Geraldine and Betty Jean; three brothers, Emory, J. V., and L. C.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilt Birchfield of Roan Mountain and Mrs. Cora Street of Roan Mountain.

Memorial services will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilt Street Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock, the Rev. Julian officiating. [JAKS Note: part of this last sentence, after “Mr. and Mrs. Wilt”, was missing.]

BIRCHFIELD, Lany Ray

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 2, 1956 LANY RAY BIRCHFIELD…

… infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Birchfield, died in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Monday afternoon.

In addition to the parents, survivors include four half-sisters, Mrs. Coy Heaton of Valley Forge, Mrs. Gordy Church of Hampton Roads, Va., Mrs. Frank Heaton of Hampton and Mrs. Coolidge Heaton of Cincinnati, O.; four half-brothers, Irick Birchfield of Hampton, Allen Birchfield of Butler, Dudley Birchfield of Cincinnati, O., and Arney Birchfield of Johnson City, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Good of Mountain City.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BIRCHFIELD, Lyle

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 2, 1950 INFANT BIRCHFIELD

Lyle Birchfield, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Birchfield of Route 2, Roan Mountain, died in Appalachian Hospital Thursday morning at 4:30.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Birchfield, two sisters, Jo Ann and Sue Birchfield, Route 2, Roan Mountain.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the Hopson Chapel Church on Tiger Creek with Rev. Willie James officiating.

Burial will be made in Blevins Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home on Tiger Creek Thursday. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BIRCHFIELD, Mary Lou

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 21, 1950 MARY LOU BIRCHFIELD

Mary Lou Birchfield, five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Birchfield, route 2, Shell Creek, died in Banner Elk Hospital Thursday afternoon after a short illness.

Survivors are the parents; three sisters, Betty Lou, Irene, and Eula; three brothers, J. D., Jessie, and Henry; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Birchfield, route 2, Shell Creek.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Stout Cemetery at route 2, Shell Creek.

Burial will be made in Stout Cemetery.
The body was returned to the home Thursday evening. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BIRCHFIELD, Nathan

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 14, 1940
NATHAN BIRCHFIELD
Nathan Birchfield, age 69, died at his home at Roan Mountain this morning at 1:00 o’clock.
Survivors are his widow, Vashti Birchfield; four sons, Greedie, Gurnie, Alex, and Joe Birchfield; four daughters, Mrs. Texie Ingram, Mrs. Lou Townsend, Mrs. Rosie Merritt, and Mrs. Lunie Townsend.
Funeral service will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. Joe Gray will officiate. Burial will be in the Hampton Creek cemetery.
Pallbearers will be selected from friends at the funeral.

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BIRCHFIELD, Nathan

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 4, 1941
Nathan Birchfield, “Nimrod of Unakas” Succumbs To Illness At Old Homestead [Photo]

Nathan Birchfield, possibly the last of the old bear hunters of this section and termed the “Nimrod of the Unakas” died at his home in Limestone Cove Sunday at the age of 86 years. He had been ill only a few days.

Mr. Birchfield, familiarly known to hundreds as “Uncle Nath” was a member of an old pioneer family, being the son of the late Ezekiel Birchfield. He resided in a large colonial brick home at he upper end of Limestone Cove. Every bit of material used in the erection of the home was gathered on the Birchfield estate, even to the making of the brick.

“Uncle Nath” had an excellent memory and even though he had reached his 86th milestone in life, did not look his years. He loved to relate stories handed to him by his father concerning the Civil War and he related with interest the stories of the killing of the Frye boys at the edge of his farm by the Conferderat4es during the war between the states.

Beginning his hunting career at the age of nine, when he shot his first rabbit, after slipping the gun from the observance of his father, he tramped the Unaka mountains for all kinds of game. During his lifetime, he reached the high mark of killing approximately 100 wildcats, among the number being a tremendous animal of a very vicious nature. After a terrific battle, in which “Uncle Nath” said he thought at one time the wildcat would kill him, he finally overcame the animal by grasping him with his two hands and dashing him against a tree. When the animal was killed, he slugged him over his shoulder and his size was so great that it touched the ground.

But better than all, “Uncle Nath” loved to tell of his first bear hunt. Chestnuts were ripening and bears seemed plentiful and every time any of the members of the Birchfield family went into the forests, they could see signs of bears. So, after planning and devising a scheme to catch some of the animals, “Uncle Nath” related how they fixed the trap.

As very often people do, “Uncle Nath’s” father had a hunch one morning that hey had caught a bear. Off they set into the stamping ground of the Unaka range, and much to their surprise they found they did have a bear. The animal had succeeded in carrying trap and all to some distance. Finally, they traced him down. “Uncle Nath” rasied his gun, snapped the trigger and down came a 250 pound animal — “as pretty a sight as you ever saw,” were his words.

Then came the problem of getting the monster home. “Uncle Nath’s” father debated, but “Uncle Nath,” born of a strong, sturdy race, devised only one way. He threw him on his back and around his neck and carried him three miles out of the Unakas.

The deceased was a simple liver and no man ever was turned from his door hungry. Everyone was his friend, and now the great hunter, who knew no fear, has gone on his last big hunt. He will find big game there as well as rest and peace — two things he loved.

Last funeral rites will be held for him this afternoon in the little Christian church near his home which he attended regularly.

Pallbearers: Bill Campbell, Cleo McKinney, Earl Davis, Elmer Davis, Clarence Morrell and Ed Bell

Honorary Pallbearers: D. W. Morrell, N. T. Sherfey, Samuel Hammet, Willie Vance, Harvey Campbell, Dr. J. A. Hardin, P. M. Garland, Jack Woodward, Brownlow Stephens, Jimmy Bell, D. W. Buchanan, R. C. Green, Basom Green, Howard Vance, Cebert Garland, Blake Head, Jim Grindstaff and Jack Campbell.

Flower bearers will be selected from friends and neighbors.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Millie Rogers of Limestone Cove, Mrs. Ruby Gouge and Mrs. Bill Roberts, of Hampton; one son, Sam Birchfield of Adrian, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Bob Paton of Milligan and Mrs. J. P. Miller of Limestone Cove; two brothers, E. Birchfield and I. H. Birchfield of

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Limestone Cove; several grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

BIRCHFIELD, Ruby Jean

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 10, 1948 RUBY JEAN BIRCHFIELD

Ruby Jean Birchfield, age four months, died in a local hospital Thursday at 3 a.m. after a short illness.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burnie Birchfield, of Tiger Creek, and one sister, Burnie Sue.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Hopson Chapel Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Willie James officiating. Burial will be in the Blevins Cemetery.

The body will be returned to the home this afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home will be in charge.

BIRCHFIELD, Samuel

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 3, 1937 SAMUEL BIRCHFIELD

Samuel Birchfield, nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Birchfield of Shell Creek, died this morning at eleven o’clock in a local hospital after a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the Potter schoolhouse with the Rev. Owens officiating. Interment will be in the Markland Cemetery.

Survivors are the parents; three sisters, Mabel and Grace Birchfield of Shell Creek, Mrs. Doran Sammons of Elizabethton; four brothers, Joseph, Clifton, Maynard Birchfield of Shell Creek and Harvey Birchfield of Portland, Maine; and the grandparents.

Active pallbearers will be Henry Perry, Bud Roaders, Fred Harrison, Fred Stout, Gus Edwards, and Chester Bennett.

Flower bearers will be Hazel Stout, Orpha Harrison, Vilda Edwards, Helen Stout, Oakie Potter, Elinoir Edwards, Carolyn Brewer and Mrs. Henry Perry.

BIRCHFIELD, Sandra Kay

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 4, 1950 SANDRA KAY BIRCHFIELD

Sandra Kay Birchfield, two-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard Birchfield of Route 3, died in a local clinic Monday at 9:00 p.m. after a short illness.

Survivors besides the parents are two brothers, Randall Wayne and Powell Birchfield, both of the home; one sister, Judy Ann Birchfield of the home; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Ellis of Route 3, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Keenburg Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Crowe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Harley Maney, D. S. Mottern, Floyd Morris and J. W. Andes.

The body will be taken to the home of the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BIRCHFIELD, W. C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 5, 1950
MRS. W. C. BIRCHFIELDMRS. W. C. BIRCHFIELD

Mrs. W. C. Birchfield, age 84, died in a local hospital Wednesday morning after an illness of twelve days. Mrs. Birchfield was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Luisa Williams Clarke, and widow

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of the late W. C. Birchfield, prominent families of Carter County. A member of the Sycamore Chapter of Eastern Star, and a member of the First Christian Church.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Nave, Miss Maude Birchfield; one son, Nat Birthfield of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Bruce Shipley of Chattanooga, Nat Birchfield, Jr., and Mrs. Fred White of Elizabethton; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian Church, Friday afternoon at two-thirty o’clock with the Rev. Fred W. Smith in charge assisted by Dr. H. J. Derthick.

Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.
The Eastern Star will render services at the grave.
Music will be in charge of Mrs. Bryan Woodruff.
Active pallbearers are George Clarke, Frank Clarke, Will Clarke, Monte Clarke, Pal Vanhuss,

Hobert Murray.
Flower bearers will be members of the Dorcas Class of the church. Eastern Star members and the

nieces.
Flower bearers are requested to be at the church at two o’clock.
The body will be returned to the home at 417 Johnson Avenue, Thursday morning. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BIRCHFIELD, Worley G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 8, 1949 WORLEY G. BIRCHFIELD

Worley G. Birchfield, age 35, died in Mountain Home Wednesday evening at 11:00 after an illness of two years.

Mr. Birchfield was a veteran of World War II.

Survivors are his wife, Mamie; one son, Don Wayne Birchfield, Carderview; four brothers, Dud Birchfield, Shell Creek, Irick Birchfield, Shell Creek, Allen Birchfield, Carderview, Arney Birchfield, U.S. Army, Germany; four sisters, Mrs. Lorna Heaton, Johnson City, Mrs. Christene Church, Elizabethton; Mrs. Casey Heaton and Mrs. Hope Heaton of Shell Creek; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Birchfield, Shell Creek, Tenn.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Walnut Mountain Christian Church with Rev. J. H. Owens officiating.

Burial will be in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home Route 3, Carderview Thursday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BIRDENDOLPH, Rebecca

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 21, 1943 MRS. REBECCA BIRDENDOLPH

Mrs. Rebecca Birdendolph, age 67, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edna Stewart, in Loyall, Ky., Tuesday night at 8:30 after an illness of several months.

She was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Edna Stewart, Loyall, Ky.; three brothers, B. M. Lane, Elizabethton; Ben Potter, Okla., Bob Potter, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Charlie Sykes, Okla.; 5 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Church of God Mission on Elk avenue, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. C. C. McAfee officiating. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

The body was returned to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home and will be removed to the home of B. M. Lane on Watauga Pike Thursday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock.

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Active pallbearers will be L. A. Ray, Ernest and Earl Love, Kenova Potter, Charlie Elliott and Kermit Crow.

The flower bearers will be selected from friends and neighbors attending the funeral.

BIRNIE, Trula Kessling

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 16, 1969
DEATHS
Mrs. Trula Kessling Birnie of Glendale, Calif., died Monday, March 24, at a Burbank, California hospital. She was a native of Johnson County but had lived in Glendale for the past fifty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. H. Birnie, in 1963.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. A. Gentry, Glendale, Calif.; one niece, Mrs. Arthur Gruendyke, Culver City, Calif.; and one nephew, Jay McPherson, San Francisco, Calif.

Funeral services were held in the Pearl Chapel of the Kiefer and Eyerick Mortuary, Glendale, Calif., with the Rev. R. Park Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Grand View Memorial Park, Glendale, Calif.

BISHOP, Clarence Delano

“The Tomahawk,” June 28, 1961 Clarence Delano Bishop…

…22, A-2c, U.S.A.F. stationed at Stewart AFB Nashville, was killed in an automobile accident Saturday, June 24.

Survivors include the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dana H. Bishop, Wyco, W.Va.; four brothers, Dallas Bishop, Wyco, W.Va., Sgt. Kermit B. Bishop, U.S.A.F., England; Elmer “Pete” Bishop, and James “Jack” Bishop, both of Barberton, Ohio; the grandmother, Mrs. James B. Garland, Shady Valley; step-grandmother, Mrs. Ollie Bishop, Shady Valley.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday from the Harmons Chapel Christian Church at 2:30 p.m. with H.T. Mabry Rev Kenneth Wilson and Rev. Luther Boyd and Air Force chaplain officiating. U.S.A.F. personnel from Greeneville, S.C., will be in charge of graveside services.

Burial will be in Garland cemetery. The body will be returned to the home in Shady Valley on Wednesday afternoon and will be removed to the church Thursday at 1:00 o’clock to lie in state until the service hour.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

BISHOP, Clarence Delano

“The Tomahawk,” July 5, 1961 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all our friends and neighbors for all their acts of kindness shown us during our bereavement at the loss of our son and brother, Clarence D. Bishop.

Especially are we grateful to the Gentry Funeral Home and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Bishop And Family (pd)

BISHOP, David A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 5, 1930 FORMER LOCAL MAN IS KILLED

David A. Bishop. 37, former resident of Carter county, was killed in a railway accident at Chillicothe, Ohio, Monday morning, according to a message received by relatives at Milligan yesterday. Mr. Bishop was a conductor on the Baltimore and Ohio railway, having been recently promoted to that

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position. Details of the wreck had not been learned by relatives here.
Bishop was a native of Carter County, his parents other members of the family are now living at

Milligan, where he resided for a number of years.
The remains will arrive at Milligan today and funeral services will be held from the home either

tomorrow or Thursday, it is said, although full details of the funeral have not been arranged.
Bishop is survived by his widow, and two-year-old son, David, Jr., of Dayton, Ohio; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bishop of Milligan; three sisters, Mrs. W. T. Cannon, and Mrs. F. C. Stout, of Elizabethton, and Miss Dimple Bishop of Milligan; three brothers, A. W., Earl and Wilkie Bishop, all of

Milligan.

BISHOP, David A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 7, 1930 DAVID A. BISHOP

Funeral services for David A. Bishop, who was killed in a railroad accident Tuesday at Chilacothe, O., will be conducted from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bishop, near Milligan college, Friday, August 8, at 2 p.m., Eastern Standard time. Dr. O. R. Tarwater, pastor of the First M. E. church of Johnson City will be in charge of the services, with Dr. Josephus Hopwood and the Rev. Shepherd of Milligan College assisting.

Honorary pallbearers are H. C. Kane, J. B. Shepherd, Oscar M. Fair Sr., Finton Swingle, Sam Taylor, Sam J. Hyder, Robert Ross, and James Price. Active pallbearers: Edwin Olson, Raymond Young, Anderson Payne, Clyde Hart, Red Nave, Roy Hathaway, Charlie Hampton, and Luther Hampton.

Flower-bearers: Mrs. Beecher Graybeal, Mrs. L. P. Moler, Mrs. Robert Anderson, Mrs. Ruby Edens, Misses Mary Ludolf, Anita Elliot, Ruby Hart, Anna Davis, Edna Hopkins, Virginia Burns, and Mabel Anderson.

BISHOP, Ella

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 20, 1942 MRS. ELLA BISHOP

Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Ell a Bishop, Detroit, Michigan.

The body will arrive in Johnson City Tuesday morning and will lie in state until time for the funeral in the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian Church in Elizabethton, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, with the Rev. J. J. Musick and Rev. Grant Laws officiating. Burial will be made in Webb Cemetery at Bluff City. Luther Hampton in charge of music.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Roy Marshall, Detroit; two sons, Robert Bishop, Rossville, Georgia; Ernest Bishop, Dalton, Ga.; six grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. W. L. Bryan, Graceville, Tenn.; Mrs. Sallie Russell and Mrs. Charlie R. Henry, Elizabethton; Mrs. Lillie Constable, Dalton, Ga.
Active pall bearers[sic] will be the nephews and are John Russell, Glenn, Joe and Jim Manning, Carl Laws, Lawrence and W. D. Cannon, Bill Phillips and J. Wiley Smith.

Members of the Dorcas Class of the First Christian church and the nieces of the deceased will serve as flower bearers. All flower bearers are requested to be at the church at 1:45.
[JAKS Note: Only four of five sisters were named in the obituary.]

BISHOP, James William

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 26, 1940
LAST RITES FOR JAMES WILLIAM BISHOP TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY

Last rites for James William Bishop, 78, who died Monday morning at 11:40 at his home at Milligan, will be held from the Hopwood Memorial church at Milligan College Wednesday afternoon at

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2:30 o’clock. President C. E. Burns, of Milligan College, Rev. Harry H. Leonard and Dr. W. R. Rigell, of Johnson City, will be in charge of the services.

Mr. Bishop had been in failing health for the past two years. He was a prominent farmer and a native of Carter county, having come from an old established family.

His wife, Mollie Slagle Bishop, preceded him in death eighteen months ago. In early manhood, he united with the Methodist church. He lived a devoted Christian life.

Surviving are three sons, W. S., A. W. and Earl Bishop, of Milligan; three daughters, Mrs. W. M. Meredith, and Mrs. W. T. Cannon, of Elizabethton, Mrs. Ben H. Payne, of Milligan and a teacher in the county school system; two sisters, Mrs. Jersey Little, of Elizabethton; and Mrs. Mollie Little, of Watauga, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Active pallbearers who will serve at the funeral services will include the nephews and are Orville Fox, Charlie Little, T. C. Davis, Fred Little, A. F. Hart and Paul Bishop.

Flowerbearers[sic] will include the nieces and are Mrs. Earl Buchanan, Mrs. Mitchell Little, Mrs. Harris Bristol, Mrs. Grace Rowe, Mrs. Orville Fox, Mrs. Ann Chatman, Mrs. Clinton Williams, Mrs. Mattie Depew, Mrs. Ray Bagent, Misses Margaret Little, Mary Nan Little, Alice Little, Pearle Hart.
Friends will also serve as flowerbearers[sic] include Mrs. Anderson Payne, Marjorie Estep, Mrs. Jack Thompson, Mrs. W. M. Curtis, Mrs. Robert Ellis, Mrs. R. A. Anderson, Mrs. Alf Taylor, Mrs. Ralph Burdette, Mrs. Ben F. Rhudy, Miss Hatte[sic] Hunt, and Mrs. Earl Sams.

BISHOP, Joseph Earl

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 25, 1949
Services Today For Bishop InfantServices Today For Bishop Infant

Short Services for Joseph Earl Bishop, infant son of Mrs. Gertrude Bishop, and the late Paul Bishop, who died Tuesday morning in Appalachian Hospital, will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home with the Rev. William C. Taggart officiating.

Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Survivors are the mother, Mrs. Paul Bishop, one sister, Paula Jean Bishop; one brother, David Bishop; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Rose Bishop of Elizabethton; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lula Hughes of Dunlap, Tenn.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BISHOP, Joyce June

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 30, 1937 JOYCE JUNE BISHOP

Joyce June Bishop, age 7, died at the home of her parents in Carter, Monday night at 11:00 after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Dungan Chapel at ten o’clock, Wednesday morning with the Rev. Paul Roberts officiating. Interment will be in the Ensor Cemetery.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Bishop; two sisters, Gloria and Betty Joe; one brother, Garl[sic].

BISHOP, Karl Wallace

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 25, 1948 KARL WALLACE BISHOP

Funeral services for Karl Wallace Bishop, 15, who died at his home in Seco, Kentucky, Thursday morning will be conducted at the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Ensor Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Bishop of Seco, Kentucky; three sisters, Mrs. 147

Jess Winters of Route 5, and Misses Betty Jo and Peggy Jean Bishop both of the home; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ella Bishop of Route 5, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Frazier of Glamorgan, Virginia.

The body was brought to Tetrick Funeral Home this morning by the Craft Funeral Home of Whitenburg, Kentucky, and was moved to the home of his sister, Mrs. Jess Winters at 11:30 a.m.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BISHOP, Mary Virginia

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 2, 1950 MRS. MARY VIRGINIA BISHOP

Mrs. Mary Virginia Bishop, 70, died at her home, 1319 West “G” Street Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. after a two years illness.

She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church of Elizabethton, and the daughter of the late L. L. Ray of Mountain City.

Survivors are her husband, S. J. Bishop; two sons, Jesse of Laurel Bloomery, and John of Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. G. K. Harrell of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Mrs. Zollie Wooten and Mrs. C. A. Toliver, both of Elizabethton; 18 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. A. A. Gentry of Laural Bloomery, Mrs. John Haggle of Fox, Virginia, Mrs. T. A. Milam of Elizabethton, and Mrs. R. C. Walker and Mrs. Lula Greer, both of Daytona Beach, Florida; and one brother, Jesse Ray of Laurel Bloomery.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the State Line Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray F. Brown, pastor, officiating, assisted by Mr. J. H. Bingham, pastor of the East Side Christian Church.

Burial will be in the Taylor Valley Cemetery in Laurel Bloomery.

The body was returned to the home today at 2 p.m. where it will remain until 10 a.m. Friday when it will be taken to the church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BISHOP, Mary Virginia

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 3, 1950 MRS. MARY VIRGINIA BISHOP

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Virginia Bishop, 70, who died at her home, 1319 West G Street, Tuesday at 1:45 p.m., will be conducted at the State Line Baptist Church Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Ray F. Brown officiating, assisted by Mr. J. H. Bingham. Burial will be in the Taylor Valley Cemetery in Laurel Bloomery.

Active pallbearers will be Jesse and Roy Ray, Charley and Hobert Dunn, Alex Elliott, Clyde and Bill Milam and Earnest Gentry.

Flower bearers will be the nieces.

The body was taken to the home Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., where it will remain until 9:30 a.m. Friday, when it will be taken to the church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BISHOP, Mollie Slagle

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 30, 1939 MRS. MOLLIE BISHOP

Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Slagle Bishop, 75, who died at four o’clock Sunday afternoon at her Milligan home will be conducted from Milligan college chapel at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Harry Leonard will be in charge and will be assisted by Dr. W. R. Rigell of Johnson City and the Rev. W. E. Bishop of Sevierville. Interment will be in Milligan cemetery.

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Mrs. Bishop, whose ancestors came from Germany six generations ago and settled in Carter county, was from a pioneer family. She was the daughter of Abner D. Slagle and the granddaughter of Peter Slagle, who founded Slagle’s chapel, the first Methodist church in the vicinity of the famous old Turkey Town camp meeting ground. Her grandfather’s home for years was a mecca for ministers of all denominations.

An invalid in her later years, Mrs. Bishop, was married February 15, 1883, to James William Bishop, member of a prominent Carter family.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include the following children: Mrs. Willie Meredith and Mrs. W. T. Cannon of Elizabethton; A. W., Earl and W. S. Bishop and Mrs. Ben H. Payne of Milligan college; seven grandchildren, and two brothers, Abner P. Slagle and John H. Slagle of Elizabethton. One son, David A. Bishop, is deceased.

Active pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased: Tom Davis, Son Slagle, Claude Slagle, Charles Little, Fred Little and Paul Bishop.

BISHOP, Ray

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 13, 1948
Rayon Worker Dies of Heart Attack While at Work

Ray Bishop, 39, of 207 Perry Street, died of a heart attack at 8:30 a.m. today while at work at the North American Rayon Corporation.

He has been employed by the spinning department of the North American Rayon Corporation since 1929.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Bishop; two daughters, Betty Jean and Brenda Fay Bishop, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Bishop Elizabethton; two brothers, Jesse Bishop of Mountain City and Johnnie Bishop of Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Chester Tolliver of West G Street, Elizabethton, Mrs. Ethel Harrell of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Mrs. Zollie Wooten of Banner, N.C.

Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BISHOP, Ray

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 14, 1948 RAY BISHOP

Funeral services for Ray Bishop, 39, of 207 Perry Street, who died of a heart attack while at work at the North American Rayon Corporation Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., will be conducted at the State Line Baptist Church of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn., Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. L. W. Vanderguff officiating. Burial will be in the Taylor Valley Cemetery in Laurel Bloomery.

Active pallbearers will be Clyde Milam, Billie Milam, Charles Dunn, G. K. Harrell, Jessie Ray and Roy Ray.

Honorary pallbearers will be John Stout, David Whaley, Doc Crumley, Charles Adams, Grady McEwen, Wiley Miller, Glen Matherson, Raymond Roddy, Burt Hyder, Doc Range and Reece Simerly.

Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Louise Bishop; two daughters, Betty Jean and Brenda Fay Bishop both of the home; two brothers, Jessie Bishop of Mountain City, and Johnnie Bishop of Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Chester Tolliver of Elizabethton, Mrs. Ethel Harrell of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Mrs. Zollie Wooten of Banner Elk, N.C.; and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Bishop of Elizabethton.

Flower bearers will be Pauline Milam, Miss Maude Ray, Mrs. Clyde Milam, Mrs. Jessie Ray, Mrs. David Morefield, Mrs. Dewey Morefield, Mrs. Roy Taylor, Mrs. Thomas Blevins, Mrs. Charlie Milam, Mrs. Charles Dunn, Mrs. Leonard Ray, Mrs. Hobert Dunn and Miss Erma Morefield.

The body will be moved to the home today at 2:00 p.m. where it will remain until 8:30 a.m. Thursday when it will be moved to the church to lie-in-state until the funeral hour.

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BISSINGER, Raymond

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 27, 1930 RAYMOND BISSINGER

Raymond Buford Bissinger, six-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Cordan Bissinger of Siam died at a local hospital this morning at five o’clock.

Funeral services will be held from the residence at Siam Tuesday morning at ten o’clock with the Rev. John Mathews conducting the services.

Raymond is survived by his parents and one sister, Mataline, 21 months old.

BITZER, Conrad G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 28, 1945 T/Sgt Conrad Bitzer Killed In Germany

Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Bitzer of Johnson City RFD received word yesterday from the War Department that their eldest son T/Sgt. Conrad G. Bitzer, 19, was killed in action in Germany, April 13.

Sergeant Bitzer was serving with the 87th infantry division with Patton’s Third army. He went into service August 11, 1943 just before his 18th birthday. He has been awarded the combat export infantryman award.

Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, M. A. Jr., student at Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, and Wilfred (Biffy) Bitzer; and one sister, Edith Bitzer, student at Ward-Belmont, Nashville.

BLACK, Cleo Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 3, 1936 CLEO ELIZABETH BLACK

Miss Cleo Elizabeth Black, 28, formerly of this city and sister of G. O. Black, local resident, died Friday night in a hospital at Asheville, N.C., where she had been undergoing treatment for the past week.

Miss Black, who held a responsible position with the Textile Engraving Company in Orlando, Fla., became ill several weeks ago, and went to the home of her sister in Asheville, where she received treatment. The body was removed to Elizabethton by Roy Hathaway and will remain at the funeral home until 1:30 this afternoon. Friends of the family may call at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

The deceased was born in Chuckey, Tenn., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Black. The family moved to Johnson City where she received her education. She will be remembered in Elizabethton, as she visited here many times.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.(sic) Black at Chuckey, Tenn.; one brother, G. O. Black of this city; and one sister Lois Black, Asheville, N.C.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the M. E. Church at Chuckey. The funeral cortege will leave the local funeral home at 1:30. Services will be conducted by the Rev. W. C. Winslow of Chuckey, the Rev. E. A. Cox of Elizabethton, and the Rev. B. R. Lakin of West Virginia.

BLACK, Fannie Blanche

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 16, 1948 MRS. FANNIE BLANCHE BLACK

Mrs. Fannie Blanche Black, 81, of Route 3, Butler, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hessie Isaac, Route 3, Butler, Thursday at 7:25 p.m. after a four months illness. She was a member of the Central Freewill Baptist Church of Johnson City.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Isaacs, and Mrs. Millie Norris of Route 2, Butler; one brother, G. W. Black of Route 2, Butler; one sister, Mrs. Mandy Greenwell of Route 2, Hampton; eight

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grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Lower Elk Baptist Church Saturday at 2:30 p.m., with

the Rev. Joe Miller and the Rev. Joe Potter officiating. Burial will be in the Whitehead Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be selected from friends at the services.
The body was moved to the home of the brother this afternoon from the chapel of the Tetrick

Funeral Home.

BLACK, John H. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 4, 1944 MRS. J. H. BLACK

Mrs. J. H. Black, age 72, passed away this morning at two o’clock at the home of her sister in Asheville, N. C.

She is survived by her husband, J. H. Black of Chucky, Tenn.; one son, G. O. Black of Elizabethton; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Chimson of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, J. C. Bowman of Johnson City, M. M. Bowman of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Miss Lura Bowman of Asheville, N. C. and Mrs. Lucy Bowman of San Francisco, Calif.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 3:00 in Chucky. Burial will be in Chucky Cemetery.

BLACK, John H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 3, 1949 JOHN H. BLACK

John H. Black, age 36, died Wednesday afternoon at 3:15, at the home of his son, Glenn Black, 415 Carter Blvd. Elizabethton.

He had been ill for the past years.

Survivors are the son and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Chaimson of Washington, D.C. Both were at his bedside at the time of his death.

Funeral services will be held at the Chuckey Methodist Church Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Chuckey Cemetery.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends of the family.

BLACK, Mr.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 19, 1969 LAUREL NEWS

Word has been received her that Mr. Black, husband of the former Alice Parker, has been killed in an auto accident at Atlanta, Ga. The community extends its deepest sympathy to Alice in as much as she lost her father only two weeks ago.

BLACK, Victoria

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 15, 1949 VICTORIA BLACK

Miss Victoria Black, 81, of Chuckey, Tennessee, died at the home of her nephew, Glenn O. Black, 415 Carter Blvd., Thursday night at 8:40 after a three-week illness.

Miss Black is survived by one brother, John H. Black and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be picked from family friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Chuckey Methodist Church.

BLACKBURN, Doag Dana

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 28, 1969
DEATHS
Doag Dana Blackburn, 66, Rt. 1, Shady Valley, died Monday, 10:45 a.m. in the Johnson City Memorial Hospital after an illness of several weeks. He was a native of Johnson County an employee of the Johnson County School System for 16 years. He was also a farmer and a veteran of World War II. He was the son of the late N. J. and Elva Garland Blackburn. He was a member of Taylorsville Lodge No. 243 F&AM and was a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Trossie Blackburn, Shady Valley; one daughter, Sybill Leona Brinkley, Shady Valley; one brother, W. W. Blackburn, Manchester; one half-brother, V. V. Blackburn, Chattanooga; two sisters, Miss Vie Blackburn, Shady Valley and Mrs. Nye Walker, Shady Valley; and one grandson.

Funeral services were conducted from the Shady Valley Elementary School with the Rev. Charles Tester, Rev. John Johnson and Rev. Ben Wood officiating.

Burial was in the Gentry Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Darrell Brinkley, Millard Campbell, Clyde Loggins, Kenneth Garland, Floyd Brinkley, and Clarence Buckles.

Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Masons were in charge of graveside services.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

BLACKBURN, Elva Catherine

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 10, 1939 ELVA CATHERINE BLACKBURN

Elva Catherine Blackburn, age 58, died at her home in Shady Valley Wednesday after a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home at two o’clock Friday afternoon with the Reverend John Pierce officiating. Interment will be in Gentry Cemetery.

Mrs. Blackburn was a member of the Baptist church for thirty-nine years. Survivors are her husband, N. J. Blackburn, three sons, Doay Blackburn of Shady Valley, Wunn Blackburn of Manchester, Tenn., and one step-son, Dr. W. V. Blackburn of Chattanooga, Tenn.; three daughters, Mrs. Russell Walker, Via Blackburn, Ena Blackburn, all of Shady Valley. Four brothers, R. B., J. B., T. K. Garland of Shady Valley and M. B. Garland of Mountain City; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Laws of Mountain City and Mrs. Emma Neal of Shady Valley; and Mrs. Eliza Arnold of Boone, N. C.

Pallbearers will be Chase Garland, Homer Garland, Edgar Garland, Hugh Garland, Doag Garland, Arrie Garland, Fred Garland, Ambrose Neal, Clarence Richardson, Orville Morris.

BLACKBURN, George W.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 25, 1960 GEORGE W. BLACKBURN…

… 77, Mountain City, died unexpectedly at his home last Saturday morning

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Ella Blackburn; three sons, Ronda H., Bobby K., and R. Dean, all of Baltimore, Md.; four daughters, Mrs. Marie Good, Mountain City, Mrs. Audrey Mann, Spruce Pine, N. C.; Mrs. Grace Russell, Baltimore; and Mrs. Virginia McGuire, West Jefferson, N. C.; 8 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BLACKBURN, James Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 4, 1945 Infant Blackburn Buried Today

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Funeral services for infant James Henry Blackburn were conducted from the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this morning at 10:00 o’clock with the Rev. R. A. Pettit officiating. The child died Monday morning.

Burial was in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Blackburn, Elizabethton.

BLACKBURN, Jimmie Walter

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 29, 1944 JIMMIE WALTER BLACKBURN

Infant Jimmie Walter Blackburn, age 6 months, son of Edith Blackburn, died Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. after a short illness.

Survivors are the mother, Edith Blackburn; maternal grandmother, Lily Blackburn of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Banner Cemetery Wednesday morning at 10:00 at Elk Park, N. C. with the Rev. MacAfee in charge.

Flower bearers and pallbearers will be selected from friends.
The body will be returned to the home of Stewart Renfro this afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BLACKBURN, Joseph Neal

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 7, 1957
JOE N. BLACKBURN, CIVIC – POLITICAL LEADER, SUCCUMBS [photo] JOSEPH NEAL BLACKBURN.

At the age of 62 years, 6 months and 9 days, Joseph Neal Blackburn died in Mountain Home Hospital, Veterans’ Facility, Johnson City, Saturday morning, Aug. 3, at about 11:00 o’clock, as the result of a heart attack.

Taken ill at 6:00 o’clock, Mr. Blackburn had been rushed to the hospital after receiving emergency treatment.

He had been in failing health for some months, and had only recently returned home after a lengthy hospital stay.

Born at Todd, Watauga County, N. C., the son of Calvin and Jennie Blackburn, January 25, 1895, Mr. Blackburn came to Mountain City in June, 1931, with the determination to enlarge the business life of the Johnson County area, and to make Mountain City worthy of being the natural center of the great section it serves.

Driven by a burning desire to better the standards of living of his adopted people and enabled to do so by an ability possessed by so few, Mr. Blackburn soon because a business and civil leader.

Starting the first green bean market, as such, in 1939, he built a market in 1940 which gave impetus and strength to the present auction market, one of the main stays of the economic life of this community.

The first unit of the present Blackburn Supermarket and Hardware was erected in 1942 with other units added later. This has been the backbone of all the Blackburn enterprises since that time.

Later, another landmark was razed for a second modern Blackburn building, now occupied by the Michael Department Store.

The first modern restaurant in Mountain City was made possible by the foresight and imagination of Mr. Blackburn, who has acquired considerable other real estate holdings here.

In his attempts to make life more livable and more worthwhile for the “little man”, Mr. Blackburn had become almost legendary over a wide area in his struggles against injustice and oppression.

There have been those; there may still be a few, who have disagreed with Mr. Blackburn on the basis of his realistic and progressive attitudes on various questions. But, now, in retrospect, no one will

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deny that Mountain City and Johnson County are better communities for his having lived here. The marks left by his imagination and determination to better conditions will be felt for a long, long time.

The project of which he was most proud was the building of the many new homes here during the 1940’s, when there were no homes available and no financing for new construction. This was the start of a building boom here, which continues now.

Mr. Blackburn has been a member of the Baptist Church here since 1933. He was a Civitan; was active in Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Commission work; was chairman of Johnson County’s Republican party, and was serving his 2nd term as a member of the town council. In addition, his advice and support were sought in any business, civic, or political undertaking. He was a veteran of active service during World War I and a member of the American Legion.

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church on Monday, Aug. 5, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. H. W. Grady, pastor; Rev. W. T. Whittington, a former paster, and Rev. A. E. Browne officiating.

Two sisters and his parents have preceded him in death.

Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ollie Eller Blackburn; three brothers, C. H. of Deep Gap, N. C., Newton of Todd, N. C., and Done E., of West Jefferson, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. W. G. Cook of Todd, N. C., and Mrs. Stewart Brown of Boone, N. C., and numerous nieces and nephews. The Blackburn’s have no children.

BLACKBURN, Mamie Grace

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 29, 1955 MAMIE GRACE BLACKBURN

Mamie Grace Blackburn, 30, of Rte. 4, Butler, died in a Knoxville hospital at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, after a long illness. She was a native of Johnson County.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Collins of Butler; her step-father, W. G. Collins; six sisters, Mrs. Crathie Proffitt of Butler, Mrs. Hazel Carty and Mrs. Lexie Hodges of Virginia, Mrs. Anna Lee Day of Pontiac, Mich., and Mrs. Georgia Perkins of Butler; three brothers, Carl Blackburn of Butler, Howard and W. A. Blackburn of the home.
[Note by JAKS: only 5 of sisters were listed in this obituary.]

BLACKBURN, Martha

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 21, 1948 MRS. MARTHA BLACKBURN

Mrs. Martha Malinda Blackburn, 93, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Charlie Turner, Route 1, at 10:20 p.m. Monday night.

Survivors include two sons, Silas C. Blackburn of Elizabethton and Don H. Blackburn of Maryville; four daughters, Mrs. Una Bell Fair and Mrs. Ida Deloach of Elizabethton, Mrs. Jewel Moody of Elk Park and Mrs. Ella Turner of Maryville; 40 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Dennis Taylor Funeral Home is in charge.

BLACKBURN, Martha

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 22, 1948 MRS. MARTHA BLACKBURN

Mrs. Martha Malinda Blackburn, 93, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Charlie Turner, Monday night at 10:20 following a short illness.

Survivors are one son, Clifton Blackburn of Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. Una Belle Fair and Mrs. Ida Deloach, both of Elizabethton; and Mrs. Julie Moody of Elk Park, N.C.; 44 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren.

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the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Assisting in the service will be the Rev. R. E. Rice and the Rev. Joe Potter.

Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons. Active pallbearers will be John Roberts, Frank Barker, Arnold Arms, Charlie Turner, Gene Nidiffer and Roger Turner.

Flower bearers will be Mrs. Robert Bowling, Mrs. Mary Fair, Mrs. John Roberts, Mrs. Emma Carden, Mrs. Lou Crosswhite, Mrs. Nell Scalf, Mrs. Charlie Guess and Mrs. Rachel Bradshaw.

The body will remain at the home of Mrs. Una Belle Fair on East Street until Thursday at noon. Dillow Taylor Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge.

BLACKBURN, Martha

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 3, 1954
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hawkins, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown and Don Butler attended the funeral of MRS. MARTHA BLACKBURN, Boone, N.C. Sunday.

BLACKBURN, Mary Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 1, 1942 MARY ELIZABETH BLACKBURN

Mary Elizabeth Blackburn, age 3 months, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blackburn, died suddenly at the home, Elizabethton Route No. 1, Wednesday morning.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blackburn; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Millie Miller.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Free Will Baptist church at 10:00 o’clock Thursday with the Rev. Carl Osborne in charge. Burial will be made in Bowers cemetery.

BLACKBURN, Napoleon J.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 29, 1948 [published at a later date] N. J. BLACKBURN

N. J. Blackburn, 76, died at his home in Shady Valley on Sunday, May 16, at 1:20 p.m. after a year’s illness. He was a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church and a well-known lawyer of the section. He was a member of Taylorsville Masonic Lodge No. 243 of Mountain City, and was a member of the county school board.

He is survived by three sons, Dr. William of Chattanooga, Doag of Shady Valley, and Wann of Manchester; three daughters, Vie Blackburn, Emma Blackburn and Mrs. C. R. Walker, all of Shady Valley; and two sisters, Mrs. Madeline Greer of Shady Valley, and Mrs. Alice Baumgardner of Trade.

The funeral was conducted Tuesday, May 18, at 2 p.m. from the Shady Valley School with Rev. Charles Campbell officiating. Burial was in Gentry Cemetery. The Masonic Lodge in charge of the graveside services.

BLACKBURN, Napoleon J.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 13, 1948 N. J. BLACKBURN [photo]

N. J. Blackburn, 76, died at his home in Shady Valley on Sunday, May 16 at 1:20 p.m. after a year’s illness. He was a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church, and was a well-known lawyer of that section. He was a member of Taylorsville Masonic Lodge No. 243, of Mountain City, and was a member of the county school board.

He is survived by three sons, Dr. William of Chattanooga, Doag of Shady Valley, and Wann of Manchester; three daughters, Vie Blackburn, Emma Blackburn and Mrs. C. R. Walker, all of Shady Valley; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Madeline Greer of Shady Valley and Mrs. Alice Baumgardner of

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Trade.
Funeral was conducted Tuesday, May 18, at 2:00 p.m. from the Shady Valley School, with Rev.

Charles Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Gentry Cemetery. The Masonic Lodge was in charge of the graveside services.

BLACKBURN, Napoleon J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 17, 1948
N. J. Blackburn Dies At His Home In Shady Valley

Napoleon Jasper Blackburn, 76, died at his home in Shady Valley Sunday at 11:30 p.m. after a year’s illness.

For many years Mr. Blackburn practiced law in Johnson County. He was a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church, The Taylorsville Masonic Lodge No. 243, and the Johnson County School Board.

Survivors are three sons, Dr. William Blackburn of Chattanooga, Doug Blackburn of Shady Valley, and Winn Blackburn of Manchester, Tennessee; three daughters, Miss Vie Blackburn, Miss Emma Blackburn and Mrs. C. B. Walker all of Shady Valley; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Madeline Greer of Shady Valley and Mrs. Alice Bumgardner of Trade.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Shady Valley School with the Rev. Charles Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the Gentry Cemetery.

The Masons will be in charge of the services at the cemetery.

The body will be removed to the home at 3:30 p.m. today from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BLACKBURN, Ollie E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 4, 1959
MRS. OLLIE E. BLACKBURN…
… 54, widow of J. N. Blackburn and prominently identified in social and religious activities of Mountain City, died at 10:00 p.m. Monday at her home.
Mrs. Blackburn, a native of Vilas, N. C., took over the management of her husband’s mercantile, hardware, grocery and real estate business following his death in August, 1957.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mountain City Garden Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Home Demonstration Club and was treasurer of the WMU of First Baptist Church for 25 years.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Fred Proffitt of Mountain City, Mrs. Gray Hartley of Boone, N. C., Mrs. Dean Winebarger of Vilas, N. C., and Mrs. Fred Hartley of Lenoir, N. C.; five brothers, Bill Eller of Mountain City, Willard, Nute, Oscar and Donald Eller, all of Vilas, N. C.; and a large number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on November 4 at 3:00 p.m. from the First Baptist church with Rev. Walton Grady, pastor to officiate, assisted by Rev. Joe H. Ponder, A. E. Browne, and H. T. Mabry. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park.
Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Proffitt, Granville Hartley, Billy Hartley, Ted Eller, Harold Eller, Charles Blackburn, Billy and David Blackburn. Active pallbearers were Ray Shoun, Nelson Gray, J. C. Rambo, Doran Shupe, Doran Shoun, Jim Nelson, Arlie Miller, E. E. Garland, Dr. R. O. Glenn and Jack Shoun. Flower bearers were ladies of the church with Mrs. Ray Shoun and Mrs. Jack Shoun in charge.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BLACKBURN, Pearl

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 16, 1938
MRS. PEARL BLACKBURN
Funeral services for Pearl Blackburn, age 19, who died Tuesday at her home, 406 Phillip street, will be

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conducted from the residence, Thursday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Charlie Elkins in charge. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Blackburn; one brother, Clifton; six sisters, Helen, Ruby, Ada, Inez, Patricia and Edna Blackburn; a grandmother, Mrs. W. N. Blackburn; a niece, Ella Dean Blackburn, and several aunts and uncles.

Active pallbearers will be Charlie Turner, Arthur Turner, Edward Turner, John Powell, Delaney Powell, and Elijah Powell.

BLACKBURN, P. H. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 22, 1937 MRS. P. H. BLACKBURN

MOUNTAIN CITY, Aug. 3 – Mrs. P. H. Blackburn, age 82 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Davidson, on Tuesday morning. She had been ill for several weeks.

Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Davidson, and two sons, Roy Blackburn, Yadkinville, N. C., and Andrew Blackburn, Pulaski, Va. Funeral service Wednesday. Interment in Wills Cemetery.

BLACKBURN, Thomas Fred

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 26, 1947 THOMAS F. BLACKBURN

Thomas Fred Blackburn, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Blackburn, 209 East Mill St. died in a Johnson City hospital Monday afternoon. Survivors are the parents and one brother, Albert.

Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert A. Pettitt, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BLACKBURN, Walter C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 31, 1946 WALTER C. BLACKBURN

Walter C. Blackburn, 53, died in the hospital in Beckely[sic], West Virginia last Tuesday.

He is survived by one son, Sidney Blackburn of Lily Brook, West Virginia; his mother, Mrs. Martha Blackburn of Elizabethton; two brothers, Clift Blackburn of Elizabethton and Don H. Blackburn of Maryville, Tennessee. Five sisters, Mrs. John Fair, Mrs. Nellie DeLoach, Mrs. Ida DeLoach, all of Elizabethton, Mrs. Julie Mooney of Elk Park, N. C. and Mrs. Ellar Turner of Maryville.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Elizabethton Free Will Baptist Church, Friday afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. Houston Blevins and Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Burial will be in the Banner Cemetery at Elk Park, N. C.

Active pallbearers will be Estel Riggs, Tom Vance, Charlie Turner, Robert Bowling, Loyd Scalf and Kent Scalf.

The body will be taken to the home of a sister, Mrs. Ida DeLoach, 817 Sixth Street, Elizabethton, where it will remain until time for services.

Funeral services are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BLACKSTOCK, Carl

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 18, 1947 Carl Blackstock Dies Suddenly In California

Mrs. S. E. Nelson has received word of the death of her uncle, Carl Blackstock, brother of Frank Blackstock of this city.

Mr. Blackstock whose home is in Seattle, Washington, died suddenly while on a vacation trip through Southern California. He was a past president of the Lumberman’s Association of America and was

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prominent among the lumbermen circles in the west. Mr. Blackstock has visited here frequently and will be remembered by many.

The funeral is to take place Friday in Seattle. Other survivors are: Herbert Blackstock and Nehemiah Blackstock, brothers, both of Seattle, Washington.

BLACKWELL, Allen Walker

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 8, 1964 Allen Walker Blackwell…

Allen Walker Blackwell, age 73, Shady Valley, died at his home Sunday at 7:00 a.m. after a long illness. He was a native of Hickman County but had made his home in Johnson County for the past 15 years. He was a retired farmer, veteran of the World War I and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Laura Blackwell, Shady Valley; two step-sons, Ray C. Price, Barberton, Ohio and D.S. Price, Akron, Ohio; four step-daughters, Mrs. Roy P. Blevins and Mrs. Burl Sluder of Shady Valley, Mrs. G.H. Rambo, Barberton, Ohio, and Mrs. Paul Blevins, Elizabethton; one brother, Ray Blackwell of Centerville; one sister, Mrs. Susan Shelton, Nunnley; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the Rock Church of Christ Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with Alvin Barry and Rev. Brooks Peters officiating. Burial was in Gentry cemetery.

Pallbearers were Elmer Price, Gird Fletcher, A. Garland, Wiley Taylor, Millard Campbell, and Orb Meade.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

BLACKWELL, Laura Davis Price

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 10, 1970 DEATHS

Mrs. Laura Davis Price Blackwell, 87, of Shady Valley, died Wednesday, June 3, at 1:50 p.m., in Colonial Hill Nursing Home, Johnson City, after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, a daughter of the late Lee and Retta Holder Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen W. Blackwell, who died July 5, 1964. She was a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Ray, Barberton, O., and Durward, Akron, O.; three daughters, Mrs. Hester Sluder, Shady Valley, Mrs. Retta Rambo, Barberton, O., and Mrs. Viola Blevins, Elizabethton; one brother, Robert L. Davis, Ontario, O.; one sister, Mrs. Beulah Thompson, Portland, O.; 16 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2 p.m., from the Shady Valley Baptist Church, with the Rev. H. Brooks Peters officiating. Burial was in the Gentry Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Gird Fletcher, Elmer Price, Wiley Taylor, Darrell Brinkley, Millard Campbell, and Dale Campbell.

Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BLADES, William B. K.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 1, 1943 WILLIAM B. K. BLADES

William B. Kemp Blades of Bristol and Butler, age 57, died in John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., Tuesday morning at 12:05 after an illness of three weeks.

Mr. Blades was a native of Maryland but had made his home in the south for the past 30 years. He was an employee of the J. Walter Wright Lumber Company. He was a member of the Chilhowee Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. He also was a member of the Sardis Methodist church of St. Michaels,

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Maryland.
Survivors are: one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Hudson, Panama City, Fla.; Sgt. William Blades, Merced,

California; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Geiling, St. Michaels, Maryland; one grandson, Joe Bill Hudson, Panama City, Florida.

Funeral services were conducted from the Blevins Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol at 3:00 o’clock this afternoon with the Dr. J. E. Hicks in charge, assisted by Rev. James Sherwood. Burial will be made in Glenwood cemetery in Bristol.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in Elizabethton to the Blevins Funeral Home in Bristol, this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.
Active pallbearers were: M. A. Hassinger, C. E. Wright, Tom Morton, William Womack, Paul Goodwin, R. J. Edmonds, Vascoe Howell, Wallace Hodge.

BLADES, W. B. K. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 22, 1942 – Deaths MRS. W. B. K. BLADES

Mrs. W. B. K. Blades of Butler, age 48, died May 20 at Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, Md.

Survivors are her husband, W. B. K. Blades, Butler; one son, Pvt. W. B. K. Blades, Jr., Army Air Corp, Mercid, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Wm. A. Hudson, Meridian, Miss.; one grandchild, Joe Bill Hudson, Meridian, Miss.; one sister, Mrs. W. W. Pruit, Asheville, N.C.; four brothers, Fred Slemp, Detroit, Mich., Claude Slemp, Elizabethton, Brownlow Slemp, John Slemp, San Antonio, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Blades, the former Ada Slemp, was the daughter of the late Capt. Frederick Slemp and the late Martha Stout Slemp of Butler. For several years she was a resident of Bristol, where she has many friends. Funeral arrangements will be made later, pending the arrival of the son.

The remains arrived from Baltimore Thursday morning and were taken to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Butler Baptist church, where the deceased was a lifelong member, either Saturday or Sunday. Burial will be made in the Glenwood cemetery, Bristol, Tenn.

The body will be returned to the home at Butler sometime Friday.

BLADES, W. B. K. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, May 23, 1943 MRS. W. B. K. BLADES

Funeral services for Mrs. W. B. K. Blades, age 48, of Butler, who died Wednesday at Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, Md., will be conducted Sunday afternoon from the Butler Baptist church at 2:00 p.m. o’clock with the Rev. James Sherwood, Bristol, and Rev. James M. Gregg officiating. Burial will be made in Glenwood cemetery, Bristol, TN.

Active pallbearers: W. J. Pierce, J. I. Harris, Finley P. Curtis, Paul Goodwin, Homer Farthing, Robert Fine Jr.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Mrs. Robert Moretz, Mary Curtis, Helen Goodwin, Christine Goodwin, Mrs. Paul Goodwin, Ruby Neatherly, Mrs. Vasco Howell, Mrs. Pauline Peters, Anna Ruth Morley, Mrs. Homer Farthing, Selina Curtis, Mrs. Buster Norris, Mrs. Park Matherly, Lida Cable and other members of her church.

BLAIR, Henry Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 24, 1938
BANNER ELK MAN SUICIDES
BANNER ELK, N.C., Feb. 24 – Henry Lee Blair, 70, died at his home in Banner Elk, N. C. yesterday from

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what was reported to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the head.
Shortly before noon yesterday the dead man’s wife returned from an errand and found her husband. North Funeral Home attendants, of Elizabethton, who were called to the home, stated he had shot himself with a single-barrel 12-gauge shotgun. He had been in ill health for some time.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at two o’clock from the Elk Valley Baptist church with Rev. Bivel Blevins officiating. Interment followed in the Norman Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Blair; five sons, W. M. Blair, O. L. Blair, Carl Blair, Charlie Blair, Stewart Blair; and one daughter, Mrs. Ella Balif.

BLAIR, James B. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 20, 1937 MRS. JAMES B. BLAIR

Last rites for Mrs. James B. Blair, age 94, who died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Marshall at Keenburg, were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 from the Harmony Baptist church with the Rev. J. C. Black in charge. Interment was in the Harmony Cemetery.

Mrs. Blair is survived by two daughters and three sons, Mrs. R. J. Presnell and Mrs. Mary Marshall of Elizabethton; J. C. Blair of Butler, Lee Blair of Heaton, N. C., and J. W. Blair of Covington, Ky.; twenty-seven grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Active pallbearers were Sam Carter, Clifton Newton, B. R. Howard, Ed David, J. A. Clear and David Chambers.

Those in charge of the flowers were Mable Carter, Mrs. Ona Love, Elizabeth Ellis, Virginia Smith, Corine Davis, Mable Reynolds, Mae Reynolds, Gertrude Glover, Georgia Carter and Alma Grace Love.

BLAIR, Lawrence W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 1, 1933 LAWRENCE W. BLAIR

Lawrence Winston Blair, age 18, died at his home, 514 Main Street, Johnson City, Monday afternoon at 5:45 p.m., after an illness of a few days. He was born in Banner Elk, N. C., and the body will be taken there for burial.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Blair; three brothers, Lester, James and Edward Blair of Johnson City.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home, Wednesday morning at 9 p.m. The Rev. Taylor, pastor of the Freewill Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be at the Banner Cemetery at Banner Elk, N. C.

Pall bearers: Will Tucker, Wylie Adams, Will Potter, A. G. Stout, Charlie Swatzell, Gram Gilliams.

Flower bearers: Miss Sarah Potter, Mrs. A. G. Stout, Miss Ruby Tremble, Miss Effie Van Dyke, Miss Dora Carr, Miss Julia Gilliams.

BLANKENBECKLER, Edgar

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 14, 1959 EDGAR BLANKENBECKLER…

… 66, of Route 1, Mountain City, died in the Tate Nursing Home in Johnson City Tuesday morning. He had been in failing health for the past two years.

He was a member of the Liberty Christian Church and a native of Johnson county.

Survivors are one son, Earnest Blankenbeckler, of Cleveland, O.; two brothers, Roy and Haney of Portland, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Lela Pierce of War, W. Va., Mrs. Monroe Smith of Johnson City.

Funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. from the Liberty Christian Church with John Baldwin, H. T. Mabry officiating. Interment was in Phillippi cemetery.

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Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BLANKENBECKLER, Lon H.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 18, 1970 DEATHS

Lon H. Blankenbeckler, Land Craft, W. Va., died Thursday evening in West Virginia after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, but had made his home in West Virginia for the past 50 years. He was a veteran of World War I.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Blankenbeckler, Land Craft, W. Va.; two sons, Frank and Wilson, both of Land Craft, W. Va.; three brothers, Marion, Mountain City, Charlie, Radford, Va., and John, Princeton, W. Va.; one sister, Miss Margaret Blankenbeckler, Mountain City; several niece and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, 2:30 p.m., from Bennett Funeral Home Chapel in North Fork, W. Va., with burial following in the Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City.

BLANKENBECKLER, M. H. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 3, 1960 MRS. M. H. BLANKENBECKLER…

… 65, Route 1, Mountain City, died Tuesday night at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. She had been in ill health for several months.

She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Jefferson, N. C.

Survivors include her husband, Marion H. Blankenbeckler; four sons, James Blankenbeckler of Mountain City; Marion Harold Blankenbeckler of Bristol, Boyd Blankenbeckler of Lenoir, N. C.; Loyd Blankenbeckler of Wooster, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Nancy Marie Elliott, Mrs. Lois Gene Wilson and Ida Wilma Blankenbeckler, all of Bristol; Francis Louise Blankenbeckler of Washington, D. C.; six grandchildren.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Funeral services were held on Friday at 2:30 p.m. from Mountain City Presbyterian Church. Officiating were Rev. Karl Kessel, H. T. Mabry and A. E. Browne. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers were John Forrester, Harold Roten, Fred R. Smith, Walter Reece, J. E. Arnold, Arlie Miller, William Forrester, Robert E. Marshall.

BLANKENBECKLER, Marion H.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 9, 1970 DEATHS

Marion H. Blankenbeckler, 77, of Rt. 1, Mountain City, died Monday morning in Bristol Memorial Hospital, Bristol, after an illness of several weeks. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired coal miner, and son of the late James Richard and Nancy Adaline Luttrell Blankenbeckler. He was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include four sons, James S., Boyd, and Loyd, all of Mountain City, and Marion H., Bristol; four daughters, Mrs. Nancy Mary Elliott, Bristol, Mrs. Lois Jane Wilson, Bluff City, Miss Frances Louise Blankenbeckler, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Ida Wilma Hensley, Johnson City; one brother, Charles M. Blankenbeckler, Pulaski, Va.; one sister, Miss Margaret Blankenbeckler, Mountain City; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 3 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. H. T. Mabry, minister, and Rev. Robert Kribbs officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Paul Adams, Willie Forrester, Max Wilson, Joe Phillippi, Kyle Gentry, James Lefler, Bill Brookshire, Charles Muse, and Jack Forrester.

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Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BLANKENBECKLER, Wilma Jean

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 9, 1955 WILMA JEAN BLANKENBECKLER…

… infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Blankenbeckler, died Dec. 28.

Surviving in addition to the parents are two sisters, Sherill Sue and Nancy Louise; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Blankenbeckler of Mountain City; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Buchanan of Elizabethton.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BLANKENSHIP, Betty Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 25, 1935 HOLD CHILD’S FUNERAL

Last rites for little Betty Jane Blankenship, who died as the result of injuries sustained when she was struck by a car, were held in the Coffey Ridge Church Wednesday with the Reverend Wright in charge.

The girl was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blankenship.

BLANKENSHIP, Hollace O.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 24, 1936
AUTO CRASH KILLS DOEVILLE MAN – VICTIM FORMER RESIDENT OF ELIZABETHTON H. O. Blankenship Dies of Broken Neck. Cars Demolished
Wife and Child are Uninjured; Taxi Driver Out on Bond

His neck broken when his car plunged headlong into the side of a Graham taxicab driven by Jim Chambers, Hollace O. Blankenship, resident of Doeville, Johnson County, and employee of the American Bemberg Corporation, died almost instantly this morning, first victim in this vicinity of holiday traffic.

The accident occurred about 5:30 this morning at the intersection of “G” and Roan Streets.

Despite the terrific crash with which the two cars met, Blankenship going north on Roan, Chambers east on “G”, the Johnson County man was the only person involved injured. Blankenship’s wife and his one-year-old son, riding beside him in the car, were uninjured as were Chambers and Kenneth Jack, the latter a passenger in the taxi.

The taxi was hurled onto the top by the terrific impact of the two cars, while the Blankenship machine was thrown 70 feet into Dr. Fred Witherow’s front yard where the car hit the stonewall bordering the front yard. Blankenship was rushed to the St. Elizabeth hospital but he was found to be dead when the ambulance arrived there.

The Blankenship family had planned to leave as soon as Mr. Blankenship got off work this afternoon for Pocahontos, Virginia, to spend the holidays with relatives there. They were on their way to the home of a friend where Mrs. Blankenship was to spend the day when the accident occurred.

Chambers was picking up passengers to take them to work at the plant when the incident occurred.

Mr. Blankenship was born and reared in Bristol and prior to his connection with the American Bemberg Corporation, was a piano tuner. He resided in Elizabethton about two years ago but since had been living at Doeville and was planning to return to Elizabethton to make his home.

He was affiliated with the Second Baptist Church of this city and was well known here, having many friends who will regret his untimely death.

About three years ago he was married to Miss Velma Arnold, a native of Carter County, who survives him together with a little two year old son, Hollace O. Blankenship, Jr.; he is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Lillie Blankenship, Bristol; two brothers, Klonnie Blankenship, Bristol, Tarrance

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Blankenship, Doeville; one sister, Mrs. Clarence Sheffield, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be held from the Second Baptist Church in Elizabethton Friday afternoon at

2:00 o’clock. Rev. E. A. (sic) officiating. Interment will be made in the Mottern Cemetery. The body will be removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sheffield, 210 Cottage Avenue until time for the funeral tomorrow.

Active pallbearers will be J. Frank Seiler, M. F. Summerlin, J. H. Parker, Don Branch, Walter Bowen, Robert Sheffield, and Raymond Hagie.

Flower bearers will include the Misses Mary Elliott, Ruby Parsons, Pearl Parsons, Ruby Pleasant, Eloise Parker, Ruth Moore, Marie Slagle, Mary Moore, Lucile Jones, Nita Cooke, Mary Cooke, Pauline Roberts, Addie Dunlap and Gladys Kuhn.

BLEVINS, Alfred W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 12, 1944
A. W. BLEVINS DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME

Alfred W. Blevins, 44, died suddenly at his home on Ria Vista Hill, at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon.

He had taken an armload of wood into the home and shortly afterward fell across the bed, presumably with a heart attack, the family said.

He was a lifelong resident of the county and a member of the Watauga Point Methodist Church. He had been employed on the construction of the third unit at the plants up to a few months ago.

Funeral services will be at the home of his brother, James Blevins, Route 6, Johnson City, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bell Blevins; two daughters, Ruth and Frances, both of Elizabethton; another brother, Dave of Kingsport; one sister, Mrs. Julia Sampson, Rio Vista.

Burial will be in the Blevins Cemetery.

BLEVINS, Alice

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 1, 1941 MRS. ALICE BLEVINS

Mrs. Alice Blevins, age 77, died at her home, Johnson City, Tenn., Route 5, Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with the Rev. Harry Leonard officiating. Burial will be in the Blevins Cemetery.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Julia Simpson; three sons, James, Dave, and Alf Blevins. Also 21 grandchildren.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from the friends at the funeral.

BLEVINS, Arthur

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 26, 1949 ARTHUR BLEVINS

Arthur Blevins, age 55, died in an Erwin hospital Monday evening at 7:30 after a short illness. Mr. Blevins was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Erwin post of the American Legion. Mr. Blevins was a lumberman.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Donna Blevins of Unicoi; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Lawrence of Baltimore, Md., Jacqueline and Betty Blevins of the home; six sons, Clyde of Jonesboro, R. C., Bruce, Ted, Kyle and Opie of the home; two grandchildren; two brothers, Dr. R. C. Blevins of Mountain City, Burns Blevins of Elizabethton; half-brother and sister who live in Baltimore, Md.

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Funeral services will be conducted from the Free-Will Baptist of Unicoi, Thursday afternoon at three o’clock, with the Rev. Carl Osborne and the Rev. A. V. Nichols officiating. Burial will be made in the Peterson Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Willard Gouge, Ike Riddle, Conway McCurry, Guy Trigger, Howard Gouge, Sol White.

The body will be returned to the home in Unicoi Tuesday afternoon at five o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, Arthur

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 28, 1949 ARTHUR BLEVINS

Arthur Blevins, 55, died in an Erwin hospital on Monday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. after a short illness. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Erwin American Legion Post. He was a lumberman.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Donna Blevins of Unicoi; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Lawrence of Baltimore and Jacqueline and Betty Blevins of the home; six sons, Clyde Blevins of Jonesboro, R. C., Bruce, Ted, Kyle, and Opie Blevins of Mountain City, and one half brother and sister of Baltimore, Md.

The funeral was conducted yesterday at 3 p.m. from Unicoi Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Osborne and Rev. A. V. Nichols officiating. Burial followed in Peterson Cemetery.

BLEVINS, Arthur E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 27, 1968
Arthur E. Blevins, age 83, of Mountain City, Tenn., RFD 2, (Laurel Community) died in Cannon

Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., Thursday at 5:00 P.M., after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County and the son of the late Millard Fillmore and Mary Ina Hutchinson Blevins. His wife, Mrs. Virgie Blevins, passed away March 13, 1961. Mr. Blevins was a retired service station operator and a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include one son, Johnny Blevins, Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Morrison, Mountain City; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren[sic]. Also, a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the First Presbyterian Church Saturday, at 2:00 P.M., with the Rev. J.R. Woodson, Rev. Edsel Farthing and Rev. A.E. Brown officiating. Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery.

Pall bearers[sic] were Oscar Rash, Joe Triplett, Sherwood Blankenbeckler Arthur Leffman, Tommy Thomas and Doran Swift.

Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BLEVINS, Arthur E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 3, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We are humbly grateful to our friends and neighbors for their sincere thoughtfulness and helpfulness during the long illness and death of our loved one, Arthur Blevins.

The beautiful flowers, the abundance of food, the visits and words of solace have given us an abiding comfort in our time of sorrow.

We are especially appreciative of the untiring and professional services of Dr. Robert Smith and other physicians and nurses of Cannon Memorial Hospital and for the consoling ministry of Rev. J.R. Woodson and Rev. Edsel Farthing, and the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.

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BLEVINS, Arthur E. (Mrs. Virgie)

“The Tomahawk,” March 15, 1961 Mrs. ARTHUR E. BLEVINS…

Mrs. Arthur E. Blevins, 74, Mountain City, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital, Elizabethton, at 7:30 a.m. Monday, after a brief illness.

She was a life-long resident of Johnson County and a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include the husband, Arthur E. Blevins; one son, Johnny Blevins, Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Morrison, city; two brothers, Clyde and Glenn Adams, both city; one sister, Rhoda Adams, Washington, D.C.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday from the First Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Carl Kessel, A.E. Browne, and Rev. Abe Aldridge officiating. Burial in Phillippi Cemetery.

BLEVINS, Arthur E. (Mrs. Virgie)

“The Tomahawk,” March 22, 1961 Cards Of Thanks

Our friends and neighbors can never know our deep gratitude to them for their wonderful acts of kindness and their condolences, which were such great sources of strength during our time of sorrow and tribulation in the loss of our loved one, Virgie Blevins. It is so good to know that others care.

We can only acknowledge with thankfulness in our hearts the many testimonials of friendship through the beautiful floral offering, personal services and sympathy fro our friends.

The Blevins Family

BLEVINS, Bertha

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 12, 1939 MRS. BERTHA BLEVINS

Mrs. Bertha Blevins, 31, died at her home at Carter Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for a number of years.

Funeral services will be held at the Primitive Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, with the Rev. L. B. Wolfenbarger and the Rev. S. H. Gilbert officiating.

Mrs. Blevins is survived by her husband, James Blevins; six children, Burley, N. D., Paul, Arvel, Ida Bell and Olly Mae, all of Carter; her mother, Mrs. Martha Garland; three sisters, Mrs. Clyde Cole of Carter, Mrs. Will Blevins of Buladeen; Mrs. Jessee Hurly of Johnson City; three brothers, Mike, Looney and J. R. Garland, all of Carter.

Pallbearers will be Dave Blevins, Charley Blevins, Will Campbell, Bob Campbell, Landon Estep, Jess Heatherly. Honorary pallbearers will be Will Whie, Elbert Estep, Godfrey Estep, Frank Swift, Asa Heatherly, Henry Heatherly, Crusie Holder.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Daisy Campbell, Mattie Crowe, Lula Campbell, Emma Lee Estep, Hattie Blevins, Roxie Blevins, Ida Cole, Selma Swift, Margaret Estep, Anis White, Laura Holder, Mrs. Guy Myers, Mrs. Henry Heatherly, Laura Estep, Molly Campbell, Lana Cole.

BLEVINS, C. Ray

“The Tomahawk,” May 10, 1961 Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to all our friends and neighbors for their many expressions of sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our father and brother, C.R. Blevins. For the beautiful flowers and bountiful food we are very thankful.

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Family of Ray Blevins

BLEVINS, Carl

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 19, 1932 CARL BLEVINS

Carl Blevins, aged 12, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Blevins, 116 E Street this morning at 6 after an illness of two weeks.

Survivors are his parents, 5 sisters, Gladys, Ruby, Hazel, Beula[sic], Francis, and 1 brother, Howard Blevins.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.
The Rev. C. L. Bowden, the Rev. G. W. Matney, and the Rev. Huston Blevins, will officiate. Interment will be in the Little Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Dan Hyder, Jr., Arthur Little, Clay Little, Fred Little, Harmon Blevins and Earl

Blevins.

BLEVINS, Chalmus K.

“The Tomahawk,” January 17, 1962 Chalmus K. Blevins…

…83, Shady Valley died on Jan. 3 after a lingering illness in a Covington, Ky. hospital.

He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and a member of the Shady Valley Church of Christ.

He is survived by three brothers, William Blevins of Johnson City, Chester Blevins, Mountain City and Wesley Blevins, Laurel Bloomery; two sons, Buford Blevins, Covington, Ky., and Don of Greeneville.

Interment in Blevins cemetery.

Funeral services were conducted from the Shady Valley Church of Christ by Evangelists H. Ernest Shoaf, Alvin Barry.

BLEVINS, Charles Leroy

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 31, 1937 CHARLES LEROY BLEVINS

Charles Leroy Blevins, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Blevins, Jr. of Hampton, died Thursday afternoon at 2:30 after a short illness.

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at one o’clock from the home with the Rev. John Hall officiating. Interment was in the Campbell Cemetery near Hampton.

Survivors are the parents; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Blevins of Hampton, and Mrs. Frank Glover of Valley Forge.

BLEVINS, Charlie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 7, 1970
DEATHS
Charlie Blevins, 77, Rt. 1, Shady Valley, died Saturday, 9 p.m., at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Ashe County, N. C., but had made his home in Shady Valley since 1943. He was a retired farmer, a member of Taylorsville Lodge 2443, F&AM, and a member of the Shady Valley Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie C. Blevins, Shady Valley; four sons, William and Harvey, both of Shady Valley, John P., Harpers Ferry, W. Va. and Jessie, Nottingham, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Garland, Nottingham, Pa., Mrs. Edith Dauer, Millington, Mich., and Mrs. Opal McQueen, Shady

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Valley; one brother, Ed Blevins, Rugby, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Testerman, Grassy Creek, N. C., and Mrs. Dorsey Tester, Marion, Va.; 27 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 1 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. H. Brooks Peters[sic] and Mr. Mr. Argus Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Haw Orchard Cemetery, Rugby, Va. Taylorsville Lodge, 243, F&AM were in charge of graveside services.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BLEVINS, Charlie B.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, January 10, 1946 CHARLIE B. BLEVINS

Charlie B. Blevins, 54, Damascus, Va., died in Abingdon hospital at 8:30 Sunday night.

Mr. Blevins is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nannie Blevins; two sons, Charlie Blevins of the U. S. Marie Corps at Quantico, Va., and Elmer Blevins, Damascus; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Quesenberry, Damascus, Mrs. May Counts, Meadowview, Va., Mrs. Virginia Pruitt, Elkton, N. C., and Mrs. Thelma Sullins, Tools Creek, Va.; one sisters, Frances Brinenger, Grassy Creek, N. C. and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Wright’s Funeral Home, Damascus at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Charlie Counts officiating. Burial followed in the Damascus Cemetery.

BLEVINS, Charlie W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, Dec 15, 1947 CHARLIE W. BLEVINS

Charlie W. Blevins, 44, died in a local hospital Monday at 3:50 a.m. after an illness of several months.

Mr. Blevins was a member of the Brethren Church at Taylors Valley, Va., and had been an employee of North American Corporation for the past 12 years.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Vina Blevins; three sons, Paul, Gomer, and Emory; three daughters, Rachel, Jeanette and Doris, all of Route 3, Elizabethton; father, Arthur Blevins, Littlestown, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Lucy Eller, Hanover, Pa., Mrs. Thelma Gunter, Hanover, Pa., Mrs. Tom Gentry, Damascus, Va., Mrs. Dewey Blevins, White Top, Va.; and one brother, Bill Blevins, Winston-Salem, N. C.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Brethren Church at Taylors Valley, Va., with the Rev. J. R. Jackson and the Rev. Paul Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Taylors Valley Cemetery.

The body will be taken to the home, Route 3, Elizabethton, Monday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock and will remain there until Tuesday when it will be removed to the home of Mrs. A. J. Parker at Taylors Valley, Va.

Active pallbearers will be the brothers-in-law. Flower bearers will be the nieces and friends. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, Chester C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 9, 1965 Chester C. Blevins. . .

Chester C. Blevins, age 67 of Live Oak, Fla., former resident of Shady Valley, died unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack Thursday at 4 p.m. He had been engaged in a mining operation in Florida since March, 1961. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Ervin A. and Addie Brown Blevins. He was a retired rural mail carrier, farmer and merchant and a member of Taylorsville Lodge No. 143 F&AM member of the Elks Lodge, Live Oak, Fla. And member of Shady Valley Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Sue Mock Blevins, Live Oak, Fla.; one son, Edsel K. Blevins, Live Oak, Fla., one daughter, Mrs. Helen B. Morley, Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Viola Widener,

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Abingdon, Va.; one half-brother, Argus N. Buevins[sic], Shady Valley; two half sisters, Mrs. Etta Plummer and Mrs. Edra McQueen, both Shady Valley; three grandchildren, Perry, Karen and Gary Blevins, Live Oak, Fla.

Funeral services were held at the Shady Valley Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. C.H. Maury and Rev. Abe Aldridge officiating. Ben Wood was in charge of music. Taylorsville Lodge No. 243 F&AM was in charge of graveside services. Burial was in Gentry cemetery.

Pallbearers were Paul [illegible surname], [illegible initial].R. Sluder, C.R. Walker, Frank Widener, Dennis Plummer, Lucas Reeves, Jess Jenkins, L.P. Long.

Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge.

BLEVINS, Claude Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 27, 1942 County Youth Dies Of Injuries In Auto Accident

Claude Henry Blevins of Elizabethton, Route 3, died early this morning in a Johnson City hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Saturday night.

Blevins, who was driving a 1937 coach, crashed into a trailer truck on the Bristol highway between Bluff City and Piney Flats.

Two other youths, Roy and Junior Ellis, also of Route 3, sustained painful face and head lacerations but their conditions were not considered serious. Blevins suffered head and internal injuries. He was an employee of the American Bemberg Corporation.

The car was almost demolished, the left front and side being smashed in by the impact.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Border View Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Noble Tester in charge. Interment will be in the Slagle cemetery.

Survivors are his father, John F. Blevins, step-mother, Mrs. Mary Blevins; two brothers, Gleason Blevins of Bluff City, and Earnest Blevins, Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Nell Hawk, Miss Alice Blevins, and Miss Arnettia Blevins, all of Elizabethton.

The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home to the family residence Monday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock.

[see also Henry C. BLEVINS]

BLEVINS, Claude N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 11, 1932 CLAUDE N. BLEVINS

Claude N. Blevins, aged 5 months, died at his home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Blevins, 507 Academy Street, Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock

Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Blevins, and two brothers, Grant and Morrell.

Funeral services were held from the home this afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Houston Blevins was in charge of the final rites. Interment was in the Highland Cemetery.

BLEVINS, Dave Crockett

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 2, 1940 DAVE CROCKETT BLEVINS

Dave Crockett Blevins, age 77, died at his home, Johnson City, RFD No. 5, Thursday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. John Mathes. Interment will be in the Blevins Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice Blevins; three sons, Alfred W., James, and Dave Blevins; one daughter, Mrs. Julia Simpson; one brother, and a number of grandchildren.

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BLEVINS, David L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 29, 1937 DAVID L. BLEVINS

David L. Blevins, 75, veteran educator of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, died at the home of his son, Dr. R. C. Blevins, at Butler on Tuesday afternoon, following a few days illness.

Mr. Blevins, for 35 years a teacher in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, resided at Unicoi, in Unicoi county. He was a native of Mitchell county, N. C., and was one of the most prominent educators in this section. Five years ago he retired from active service in the teaching profession.

Surviving are one daughter, Miss Amanda Blevins, Buladeen, N. C.; four sons, Dr. R. C. Blevins, Butler; Arthur and Lewis Blevins, Unicoi; Burns Blevins, Roan Mountain; also 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services were concluded this morning from the Freewill Baptist Church at Unicoi, of which he was a member. Rev. Moore Howell, pastor of the Unicoi church, officiated, assisted by Rev. James Sherwood of Butler. Burial took place at 1:30 p.m. in the cemetery at Buladeen, N. C.

Active pallbearers were Wash Wilson, John Riddle, Ike Riddle, Will Burnette, Charles Harrell, of Unicoi; Joe Wagner, Elizabethton.

Honorary pallbearers, who served as flower bearers included Ike Street, Joe Edwards, Shep McInturff, Bernie Howel, Hobert Ingram, Nallie Wilson, Reece Dayton, G. F. Keene, of Unicoi; D. E. Ritchie and K. P. Banks, Elizabethton; Donald Lewis, Abner Farthing, Kyle Stout, King Kress, C. D. Dyer, W. E. Caldwell of Butler.

BLEVINS, Delia Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 24, 1941 MRS. DELIA JANE BLEVINS

Funeral services for Mrs. Delia Jane Blevins, age 73, who died at her home at Blevins’ Station Sunday afternoon at 3:30 after a brief illness, will be held from the Little Mountain church this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. E. M. Johnson, Rev. G. H. Glass and Rev. Ray will officiate. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. J. P. Hendrix, of Arizona; Mrs. Arthur Rodeen, of California; Mrs. O. L. Wright, of Cranbery, N. C.; and Mrs. F. W. Lacy, of Blevins’ Station; five sons, Oscar, D. C. and D. F. Blevins, of California; Plumer Blevins, of Spruce Pine, N. C., and C. S. Blevins, of Blevins’ Station; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Gouge, Mrs. Mattie Chambers and Mrs. James Carver, all of Carter county; two brothers, Herbert and George Whitehead of Blevins’ Station; also nine grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.

BLEVINS, Della Cole

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, March 28, 1946 DELLA COLE BLEVINS

Della Cole Blevins was born May 28, 1892, and departed this life on Mar. 23, 1946, aged 53 years, 9 months and 24 days.

On Aug. 13, 1910, she married to Wesley Blevins. To this union were born eleven children. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Clarence of Louisville, Ky., Ralph of the Army, somewhere in Germay; Marie, J. D., Wilton, and Kermit and Laurel Bloomery. Also surviving is her mother, Mrs. Callie Cole; three brothers, John, Hurt, and James; four sisters, Mrs. E. W. Hendren, Mrs. J. D. McNeil, Mrs. Euclid Montgomery and S. C. Penix; a number of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the State Line Baptist Church at 2:00 by Rev. W. T. Whittington of Damacus, Va. Interment was in Taylors View Cemetery, Laurel Bloomery.

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BLEVINS, Denver Carl

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 22, 1963 Denver Carl Blevins

Denver Carl Blevins, age 44 of Shady Valley, died unexpectedly at his home Friday at 2 a.m.

Funeral services were conducted from Harmons Chapel Christian Church Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Clay Bailey, Rev. Kenneth Wilson and Rev. Charles Tester officiating. Rev. Ben Wood was in charge of music. Burial was in Blevins Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Huey Long, Kelly Long, Tony Long, Frazier Cretsinger, Orris Cretsinger, Harold Blevins, Jerry Fleenor, Stanley Goodman.

Hon. Pallbearers were Ernest Grindstaff, Carl Barry, Avery Miller, Earl Howard, S.G. Gentry, Riley Curd, Carl Eller, Howard Wallace, James Hutchinson, Virgil Cretsinger, Harry Hutchinson, T.S. Miller, Dennis Plummer, Lucas Reeves, Harold Reeves, I.P. Long, Ervin Cretsinger, Harry Proffitt, Webster Hutchinson, Glenn Hutchinson, Grover Hutchinson and members of the Sunday school class.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BLEVINS, E. L. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 13, 1931 MRS. E. L. BLEVINS

Mrs. Stella Campbell Blevins, 21, died at a local hospital Sunday morning at 4:30 o’clock as a result of a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the home at Carter this afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. War in charge. Interment followed in the Garland Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by her husband, E. L. Blevins; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Campbell; two sisters, Misses Bettie Lou and Laura Campbell; three brothers, Will, Ora, and Clinton Campbell, all of Carter.

BLEVINS, Elisha

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 12, 1942 ELISHA BLEVINS

Elisha Blevins, age 89, died at his home this morning. Mr. Blevins was born and raised in the 3rd civil district of Carter county. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist church for 40 years, lived a true and faithful Christian life. He was a prominent farmer of that section, was in mercantile business for 5 years, also dealer in livestock.

Survivors are one son, T. E. Blevins, and one step-son, Wesley Street, Roan Mountain; two grandchildren: Bernice Shoun, Hampton, Kail Hathaway Blevins, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Campbell, Buladean, N.C.; one brother, C. B. Blevins, Robbinsville, N.C.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday morning at 10:00 o’clock at the Blevins cemetery on Tiger Creek, with the Rev. Nat Coleman officiating.

Active pallbearers: Charlie Tolley, Frank Blevins, J. D. Chambers, Jim Chambers, C. S. Elliott, J. L. Simerly.

Honorary pallbearers: Will Tipton, Luther Tipton, W. B. Street, Lloyd Perry, K. P. Banks, Paul Cates, Mike Boatright, Dr. J. B. Shoun, Dave Ritchie, Hubert Shoun, Millard Moreland, Sheriff Ernest Brumitt, Dennis Brewer, Floyd Hardin, Dave Tolley, A. J. Miller, Lloyd Gouge, W. Harnett, P. S. Orr, A. A. Julian, W. O. Hampton, E. F. Heaton, James Morrell Sr., Arthur Street, Matson Ledford, Kain Miller, Lisha Collins, Luther Collins, Henry Gouge, Reece Hill, Will M. Miller, Bert Honeycutt, Hill Simerly, Isaac Roberts, Sherman Gouge.

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BLEVINS, Emily

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 8, 1943 MRS. EMILY BLEVINS

Mrs. Emily Blevins, age 74, a well known resident of Johnson county, died at her home at Doeville, Sunday evening at 8:30 o’clock after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday morning at 10:00 o’clock with the Rev. James Jones in charge. Interment will be in the Campbell cemetery.

Survivors are two sons: Ira, Johnson City, RFD 5; and Walter Blevins, Dallas, Oregon; two brothers, Nick Campbell, Elizabethton; and Loss Campbell, Doeville; one sister, Mrs. Cordelia Estep, Elizabethton; also 11 grandchildren.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends attending the funeral.

The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home to the home at Doeville this afternoon at 4:00 o’clock.

BLEVINS, Emma Adams

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 7, 1966 Mrs. Emma A. Blevins. . .

Mrs. Emma Adams Blevins, 87, died at her home in Shady Valley at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

She is survived by her husband, Warren Blevins; three daughters, Mrs. Harry Riggs of Elizabethton, Mrs. Stanley Udelson, Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. David Bowling, Shady Valley; three sons, Paul Blevins, Elizabethton, Burl Blevins, Bristol, and Cebert Blevins, Knoxville; 16 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday from Crandull Church of Christ, Shady Valley with Dulane Bradon officating[sic]. Burial was in Blevins Cemetery.

Wright Funeral Mome[sic] in charge.

BLEVINS, Emma Adams

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 14, 1966 Cards Of Thanks

When death takes from us one who is very near it is then that we are brought face to face with the hard reality of our helplessness and our complete dependence upon a higher being for comfort and for strength to bear our burden of human sorrow. Even though our bereavement and despair bears heavily upon us we must find strength to carry on through eyes of faith and hope to see beyond the gloom and the anguish of our loss.

It is at such a time as this that we are brought to realize how much our friends means to us and to appreciate their sympathetic understanding and concern.

We cannot find words adequate to express to our many friends our appreciation for the many words of comfort and deeds of kindness bestowed upon us at the time of the death of our wife and mother, Mrs. Emma A. Blevins.

It is our ardent desire that each and everyone know of our gratitude for their compassion and care. Warren Blevins and Family

BLEVINS, Eugene

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 12, 1940 EUGENE BLEVINS

Eugene Blevins, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Blevins, died at the family residence in Upper Turkeytown in the eighth civil district, Saturday morning.

Funeral services will be held from the home this morning at 10:00 o’clock by Rev. N. L. Brainard. 171

Burial will be in the Lyons Cemetery.
Surviving are his parents and four brothers, John L. Jr., Ernest, Lewis and Dallas.

BLEVINS, Florence

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 18, 1941 MRS. FLORENCE BLEVINS

Mrs. Florence Blevins, age 75, wife of Walter P. Blevins, died at the home of her brother, James Rogers, 613 Johnson Avenue last evening at 8:00 o’clock, after a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Freewill Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington, Rev. James W. Maness, and Rev. H. S. Blevins officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.

Mrs. Blevins is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Kent; three step-sons, Harmon, Earl and Ike Blevins, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, James Rogers, Elizabethton; Will Rogers, Kingsport; one sister, Mrs. Charlie Blevins, Embreeville; 13 grandchildren.

Pall-bearers: Jessie Elliott, R. W. Nave, George Angel, Sheriff Fair, H. N. Campbell, George Ryan, Joe Roberson, and Alfred Bradley.

Flower-bearers: Mrs. Eliza Campbell, Mrs. Cora Pierce, Miss Mary Ann Perry, Mrs. Mattie Fair, Mrs. Sallie Anderson, Mrs. Mary Fair, Mrs. Hattie Markland, Mrs. Lue Crosswhite, Mrs. Rebecca Elliott, Mrs. Eddie Roberson, Mrs. Bertha Woods, and Mrs. Nellie Nidiffer.

BLEVINS, Gay

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 9, 1966 SHADY VALLEY

Mrs. Gay Blevins of Sutherland Community died Nov. 2 at Abingdon Hospital. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist Church in Damiscus[sic], Va. Friday.

BLEVINS, Gay

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 16, 1966 Cards Of Thanks

We are most grateful to our friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses to us at the time of our bereavement in the death of our mother, Mrs. Gay Blevins. For the beautiful flowers, the nice food and the sympathetic words of condolence to us.

Rev. Oden E. Lockhart and Rev. Don Lasley and the H.L. Wright Funeral Home have our sincere appreciation.

The Children of Mrs. Gay Blevins

BLEVINS, Gay

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 15, 1967 In Memorial

In Loving Memory of our Mother Gay Blevins who passed away 1 year ago, Nov. 2, 1966. You can only have one Mother

Patient, kind and true;
No other friend in all the world

Will be as true to you.

For all her loving kindness she Ask nothing in return;

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To your Mother you can turn.

So all we can do, dear Mother Is to go and tend your grave;

And leave behind a token of love
To the best Mother, God ever gave.

— Daughters and son.

BLEVINS, Hartzel G.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 29, 1947 HARTZEL G. BLEVINS…

Hartzel G. Blevins, 43, a resident of Shady Valley, died in a Knoxville hospital Saturday afternoon.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Hamilton Miller of Shady Valley, and the following half brothers and sisters: Aster Miller, Charles Miller, and Mrs. Champ Triplet, of Bristol, and Mrs. Artis Blevins, Shady Valley.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Harmon Baptist Church at 2 o’clock, in charge of Rev. J. Noland, with burial in the Blevins Cemetery.

Pallbearers and flower bearers were selected from friends.

BLEVINS, Helen Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 29, 1947 MRS. PAUL BLEVINS

Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Blevins, 19, died in an Asheville Hospital, Sunday at 3:00 a.m. after an illness of several weeks. She was a member of the Nazarene Church.

Survivors are her husband, Paul Blevins; one daughter, Janice Sue of Elizabethton; father, Arthur Collins, Route 5, Johnson City; one sister, Miss Evelyn Collins, Bulls Gap; one brother, James Collins, Route 5, Johnson City; paternal grandmother, Mrs. May Collins, Route 5, Johnson City, and a number of aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. T. N. Robinson and the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Jack Blevins, Winford Knode, Robert Folsom, Paul Sentery, Clifford Vandenter, and Byrd Johnson. Flower bearers will be the members of the Crusade Sunday School Class of the Nazarene Church.

The body was returned to the home, 719 Wells Street, Monday at 10 a.m. and will remain there until 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, when it will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour before time for the service. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, Henry C.

“Elizabethton Star” Tuesday, April 28, 1942 HENRY C. BLEVINS

Henry C. Blevins, age 20, died in a Johnson City hospital early Monday morning from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Saturday night.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Border View Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Noble Tester in charge. Interment will be in the Slagle cemetery.

Survivors are his father, John F. Blevins, stepmother, Mrs. Mary Blevins; two brothers, Gleason, of Bluff City, and Ernest Blevins, Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Nell Hawk, Miss Alice Blevins, and Miss Armetta Blevins, all of Elizabethton.

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Pallbearers: Junior Ellis, Roy Ellis, Worley Bullock, Jack Woods, Jack Reynolds.

Flower-bearers: Elizabeth Calhoun, Florence Taylor, Florence Daniels, Mae Daniels, Pauline Hicks, Virginia Woods, Alma Grace Love, Clara Morris Graco Morris and Ethel Reynolds.
[see also Claude Henry Blevins]

BLEVINS, Homer H.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 10, 1965 Homer H. Blevins. . .

Homer H. Blevins, age 52, of Rt. 1, Mountain City, was found dead in Shady Valley Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m. Death was due to exposure to zero temperature. Blevins was a native of Johnson County, son of the late George R. and Martha Cress Blevins. He was a farmer, veteran of WWII and a member of the Christian Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Virgie Payne Blevins, Mountain City; six brothers, Carl M. Blevins, Ypsilanti, Mich., Gayther W. Cleveland, Ohio, Charlie H., Stone, Ky., Selmer W. Stone, Ky., Wheeler H., Shady Valley and Clint R., Shady Valley; three sisters, Mrs. Winnie Lewis, Ypsilanti, Mich., Mrs. Ruth Lewis of Shady Valey[sic] and Mrs. Luna Mays of Shady Valley.

Funeral services conducted at First Christian Church Friday at 2:30 p.m. with Fred Kelly and H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Cress cemetery.

Pallbearers were friends and neighbors. Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge.

BLEVINS, Howard Sanford

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 1, 1948 HOWARD SANFORD BLEVINS

Howard Sanford Blevins, 39, a native of Carter County, died in a Knoxville hospital Monday afternoon.

Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Blevins; five sisters, Mrs. J. D Hart and Mrs. J. D. Dodd of Florida and Mrs. Fred Matheson, Mrs. Bill Mosely and Mrs. Charles Ludlow of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. W. C. Taggart and the Rev. Houston Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the Little Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Dan Hyder, Fred Little, Author Little, Tillman Little, Earl Blevins, Lawrence Hyder, Herman Blevins and Clay Little.

Flower bearers will be Mrs. Cale Ellis, Stewart Lewis, Noble White, Hyder Banner, Grace Kent, Clinton Williams, Aaron Odom, Luther Nave, Tom Carver, Kenneth Welch, Miss Alice Little, Mary Nan Little, and Miss Cora Little.

The body will be returned to the home, 600 Blevins Street, Tuesday afternoon at 6 o’clock and will remain until Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 when it will be removed to the church to lie in state until time for the service.

Pallbearers and flower bearers are requested to be at the church at 2:30. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home will be in charge.

BLEVINS, Ike

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 3, 1932 IKE BLEVINS

Ike Blevins, aged 44, died at his home near Watauga Point Friday night at 11 o’clock. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Estell, and four sons, Jack, Joe, Earl and Wayne. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at four o’clock at the Blevins Cemetery.

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BLEVINS, Ira William

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 22, 1966 Ira W. Blevins. . .

Ira William Blevins, age 75, of Route 3, died at 9 p.m. Monday at his home in Johnson City.

He was a native of Johnson County, but had lived in Washington County since 1940. He was a retired Tennessee Eastman employe[sic]. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Nelia Pleasant Blevins; five sons, Dr. Sells Blevins, Jonesboro, Cmdr. William J. Blevins, Rockville, Md., Dr. Justin Blevins and Dr. Carson Blevins, both Johnson City, Raymond D. Blevins, Bristol; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Mason, Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. Wanda Dugger, Johnson City; seven grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Kiser-Woodall Funeral Home Chapel and graveside services in Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in Greeneville with full military honors and Masonic rites at 2 p.m. Thursday. Minister Joe M. Strother officiated. Pallbearers are Karl, Klan and Walter Pleasant, Nick, James, Wilbern Estep, Paul McEwen, Edward Fish, Oppie Armentrout. Hon. pallbearers are Spencer and Maynard Estep, Winford Campbell, Dr. Harry Wagoner, Dr. Shelburn Wilson, Dr. Martin Kerlin, J.A. McCracken, Jr., and members of Bluff City Masonic Lodge. Flower bearers are friends and neighbors.

Kiser-Woodall in charge.

BLEVINS, Isaac Adrian (I.A.)

“The Tomahawk,” July 29, 1964 Isaac Adrian (I.A.) Blevins…

Isaac Adrian (I.A. Blevins, age 79, Shady Valley, died in Holston Valley Communoty[sic] Hospital Tuesday at 4:30 a.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, the son of the late Rufus and Maggie Mink Blevins; a retired farmer and member of Harmon Chapel Christian Church.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Myrtle Blevins, of Shady Valley; one daughter, Mrs. Grant Miller, Kingsport; one sister, Mrs. Clara Miller, Shady Valley; two granddaughters, Christine and Margaret Miller, Kingsport.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 p.m. from Harmon Chapel Christian Church at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Clay Bailey and Rev. Kenneth Wilson officiating.

Burial will be in Gentry cemetery.
Lewis Gentry in charge of arrangements.

BLEVINS, James A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 19, 1935 FALL FATAL TO JAS. A. BLEVINS

James A. Blevins, 58, carpenter and farmer of South Watauga and well known citizen of Carter County, who fell last Thursday while working on a house for Walter Akars on Carter Boulevard, suffering a fractured skull, died last night at midnight in the St. Elizabeth hospital, never regaining consciousness.

The deceased was one of the best-loved men in his community and acquired a large friendship, which covered the entire county. He was known for his honesty and integrity and was a man of high ideals. An active member of the Christian Church, his support both in point of service and finance will be greatly missed. He was vitally interested in young people and among them he gained their friendship and confidence.

He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben Blevins, also of South Watauga, where the deceased was born and spent his entire life. On May 18, 1897, he was married to Myrtle Feathers.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. James A. Blevins; two sons, Wiley Blevins, Johnson City, Marvin 175

Blevins, South Watauga; two grandchildren, Wanda and Wiley, Jr.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Jake Phipps, Mrs. Emma Thompson, Watauga; Mrs. Henry Bishop, Kingsport; one brother, Henry Blevins, Watauga. He is also survived by a stepmother, Mrs. Cora Smith, and a stepsister, Miss Mary Blevins, both of Piney Flats.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian Church at South Watauga Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock the Rev. John Shepherd officiating. Interment will be made in the Mottern Cemetery. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Active pallbearers will be Anthony Feathers, Edgar Feathers, Ed Gibson, Ed Smith, James Lacy, and Bruce Holly.

BLEVINS, James F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 6, 1943 JAMES F. BLEVINS

James F. Blevins, lifelong resident of Elizabethton and community, passed away Tuesday evening. Mr. Blevins was forty-three years old and had lived in the Elkhanah Community for the past two years. He has been a member of the Borderview Christian church for the past 23 years.

He is survived by his wife, Sallie Alice Blevins; six sons, Pvt. Albert Lee Blevins, Camp Claiborne, La.; George, Reece, Charley, Arthur and James Blevins, all of the home; three daughters, Fronnie, Hittie Mae and Julie of the home; six sisters, Mrs. Carey Sams, Mrs. Effie Carr, Mrs. Mamie Morse and Mrs. Sylvia Dellinger of Elizabethton, Mrs. Minnie Minton of Bluff City and Mrs. Bell Rosenbaum of Johnson City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The North Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, James F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 7, 1943 JAMES F. BLEVINS

Services for James F. Blevins will be held at 2:00 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Borderview Christian church with the Rev. Jones of Piney Flats, Tenn.

Mr. Blevins will lie-in-state at the home until the funeral hour and will be laid to rest in the Crow cemetery. The North Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, James F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 8, 1943 JAMES F. BLEVINS

Funeral services for James F. Blevins, which were scheduled to be held this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, have been postponed until Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Borderview Christian church with the Rev. Jones of Piney Flats, in charge.

The North Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, James L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 20, 1948 JAMES L. BLEVINS

James L. Blevins, 64, died at Welch, West Virginia, Wednesday after a short illness. Mr. Blevins was a longtime resident of Carter County.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the residence, Route 5, Johnson City. Burial will be in the Blevins Cemetery.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Amanda Blevins; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Hill of Welch, Mrs. Ed Hill and Mrs. Dorothy Dyer of Johnson City; and three sons, Fred of Bartley, West Va., Connie and William

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Blevins, of Johnson City, Route 5.

BLEVINS, Joe Russell

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 13, 1959
JOE RUSSELL BLEVINS…
… 22, Mountain City, band director at Unicoi High School, Erwin, died early Saturday morning in an automobile accident near the Carter-Unicoi County line.
Blevins was a native of Johnson County and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester F. Blevins of Mountain City. He has been employed as band director at Erwin during the current year and served for a while as choir director at the Baptist church here.
He had attended Duke University and was a graduate of Appalachian State Teachers College in Boone, N. C.
He was a member of the First at the Baptist Church there.[sic]
Survivors in addition to the parents include one niece and one nephew, Margaret and Jerrell Davis, of Charleston, S. C.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 2:00 p.m. from Johnson County High School, with Rev. H. T. Mabry, Rev. A. E. Browne and Rev. Raymond Geisler officiating. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BLEVINS, John F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 29, 1938
SULLIVAN LAWYER DIES
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 29. – John F. Blevins, 67, veteran attorney and prominent citizen of Sullivan county, died of a heart attack at his home here early last night.
Mr. Blevins had practiced law in Sullivan county for more than thirty years and was recognized as one of the outstanding criminal attorneys of upper East Tennessee.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon.

BLEVINS, John Herman

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 18, 1967 John Blevins Dies From Gunshot Wound

John Herman Blevins, age 20, died Saturday, January 14 from a gunshot wound he received in the Sutherland Community near Damascus, Va.

Sheriff Howard Brown, together with Washington County, Va. sheriff investigated the shooting, which happened on Friday, Jan. 13.

Members of the Blevins’ family reported to the officers that the victim was shooting rats in a barn with a .22 cal. Rifle and accidentally shot himself through the lower abdomen. The bullet did not go all the way through, the officers said.

They were told that upon hearing the gunfire and the distress cry of the victim a brother rushed to the scene and finding him shot rushed him to the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. fatally wounded where he died the following day.

A most unusual circumstance regarding the tragedy, the officers report, is that a brother of young Blevins was shot in the same barn while rat shooting some half-dozen years ago and he, too, died from what authorities reported as death by accidental shooting.

The Blevins home is almost on the Va.-Tenn. state line Mr. Brown said.

BLEVINS, John S.

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JOHN S. BLEVINS
John S. Blevins, 74, died after having been in ill health for several months.
A native of Carter county, Mr. Blevins had spent his life on his farm at Blevins station. He was

one of the county’s most widely known men. He was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Delia Blevins; four daughters, Mrs. J. P. Hendrix of Arizona, Mrs. Frank Lacy of Hopson, Mrs. Nanny Rodeen of California, Mrs. O. L. Wright of North Carolina; five sons, Oscar, David, DeForrest of California, C. S. Blevins of Hopson and Plummer Blevins of Spruce Pine, N.

C.; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Hopson Baptist church Wednesday morning at ten

o’clock, with the Rev. W. M. Butler, assisted by the Rev. E. M. Johnson, in charge. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Roy Robinson, James Morrell, Earl Robinson, Frank Cornett, Floyd Wright, Charles Whitehead and Glen Robinson.

Flower bearers: Miss Edna Little, Florita Cates, Mildred Lacy, Lola Whitehead, Lucille Whitehead, Cleo Morrell, Vorita Whitehead, Gladys Lacy, Alma Johnson, Mary Birchfield, Beatrice Birchfield, Mrs. Floyd Wright.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home this afternoon at two-thirty o’clock.

BLEVINS, John S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 2, 1939 CARD OF THANKS

Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses, we are deeply grateful. Mrs. Delia Blevins, Mrs. J. P. Hendrix, Mrs. Frank Lacey, Mrs. Nanny Rodeen, Mrs. O. L. Wright, Oscar, David, Deforrest, C. S. and Plummer Blevins.

BLEVINS, John (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 14, 1929 MRS. JOHN BLEVINS

Funeral services for Mrs. John Blevins, 38, who died Sunday at noon at her home near Keenburg, were to have been held this afternoon at 2:30, at the residence, the Rev. Roy Gentry officiating, followed by interment in the Slagle Cemetery.

Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Nell and Ollie Blevins and three sons, Gleason, Henry and Earnest Blevins.

BLEVINS, John W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 14, 1933 DEATH TAKES JOHN BLEVINS

John W. Blevins, age 37, died at his home, 909 Elliot street, Wednesday night at eleven o’clock, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. John Blevins; four daughters, Pauline, Mary Edith, Gladys Mae, Sudie Louise and one son, Jack, and three sisters, Mrs. Lara Floyd, Mrs. Neta Ellis and Miss Myrtle Blevins; two brothers, Will Blevins and Emmett Blevins.

He had belonged to the Free Will Baptist Church for three years. He was a World War veteran serving in the 117th infantry.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Free Will Baptist Church Friday afternoon at two- thirty. The Rev. Clarence Howington and the Rev. Houston Blevins, officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery. The American Legion will have charge of the services at the grave. He will be buried

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with military rites. A firing squad will be furnished from Company A in command of Captain H. C. Hathaway. The Rev. C. L. Bowden will act as American Legion chaplin.

Pallbearers will be selected from the American Legion, Watauga Post No. 49. Active pallbearers – R. T. Johnson, Jr., Spence White, Ben Allen, Jess Nave, George Dugger, and Elbert Manning.

All Legionnaires, color guards and firing squad, are required to meet at the hall, Company A armory at 1:30 o’clock Friday.

BLEVINS, Joseph Grant

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 27, 1955 JOSEPH GRANT BLEVINS

Joseph Grant Blevins, 87, Johnson County farmer, died at his home, Rte. 2, Butler, Saturday morning after a long illness.

A native of Johnson County, he was a member of the Methodist church.

Survivors are a daughter, Winnie Blevins, of the home; seven sons, Dewrant, Charlie, Robert, David, Jadie, Frank and Clate, all of Rte. 2, Butler; four grandchildren.

BLEVINS, J. T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November, 10, 1932 J. T. BLEVINS

J. T. Blevins, aged 71, died at his home in upper Turkeytown Tuesday night at ten o’clock after an illness of four months.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Harold Evarts of Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Maggie Carter; and two brothers, Charlie and W. M. Blevins.

Funeral services were conducted from the home this morning at ten o’clock. The Rev. John Shepherd officiating and interment was in the Lyons Cemetery.

BLEVINS, Kate

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 24, 1937 MRS. KATE BLEVINS

Mrs. Kate Blevins, 73, died this morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. C. Buckles, of Watauga Valley.

Last rites will be conducted from the home at ten o’clock Saturday morning with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Rev. Arthur Roberts in charge. Interment will be in the Ritchie Cemetery.

Mrs. Blevins is survived by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. W. C. Buckles of Watauga Valley, Mrs. Kitty Walker of Kansas City, Mo., W. M. Peters of Watauga Valley.

Pallbearers will be Kelsey Peters, Walter Lewis, Coy Peters, Pruitt Taylor, Elmer Pierce, James Buckles.

Those in charge of the flowers will be Miss Bernice Lewis, Ida Pierce, Rina Taylor, Edna Grindstaff, Mrs. Robert Ellicott, Ella Peters and Mrs. Coy Peters.

BLEVINS, Laura

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 1, 1947 MRS. LAURA BLEVINS

Mrs. Laura Blevins, of Shady Valley, died on Wednesday morning in Bristol hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. last Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Crosswhite, in Shady Valley, with Rev. Thomas H. Burton officiating. Burial was in Blevins Cemetery.

Mrs. Blevins was a member of the Shady Valley Church of Christ, and had lived in that section all her life. Her husband died eight years ago.

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Surviving are six daughters: Mrs. Ida Roberts of Alvarado, Va., Mrs. Florence Evans of Bristol, Mrs. Nancy Roberts of Wainsboro, Ky., Mrs. Ester Kress and Mrs. Crosswhite of Shady Valley, and Mrs. Carrie Miller of Bristol; two sons, Quillen of Alvarado, Va. and Azel of Shady Valley; one sister, Mrs. Della Pruett of Wyco, W. Va.

BLEVINS, Lizzie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 2, 1936 MRS. LIZZIE BLEVINS

Funeral services and interment for Mrs. Lizzie Blevins, 43, who died Tuesday morning at her home in Johnson City, were held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Garland Cemetery on Stoney Creek with the Rev. Jess Richardson officiating.

Survivors are four sons, Jessie and Ike Blevins of Carter County, Henry and Dan Blevins of Johnson City; and three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Smalling, Miss Tula Blevins, and Miss Amanda Blevins of Johnson City.

BLEVINS, Martha

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 23, 1959 MRS. MARTHA BLEVINS…

… 77, Shady Valley, died at her home at 12:45 a.m., Dec. 16.

She is survived by her husband G. R. Blevins; seven sons, Charlie and Selmer Blevins, both of Stone, Ky., Wheeler and Cline Blevins, both of Shady Valley, Carl Blevins of Ypsalante, Mich., Homer Blevins of Mountain City, and Gayther Blevins of Cleveland, O.; three daughters, Mrs. Luna Mays and Mrs. Ruth Lewis, both of Shady Valley, and Mrs. Winnie Lewis of Ypsalante, Mich.; two brothers, Arthur and Eugene Cress, both of Kingsport; a sister, Mrs. Viene[sic] Wilson of Black, N. C.; 36 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Friday at the Harmon’s Chapel Christian Church at 2:00 p.m. with Kenneth Wilson and Luther Boyd officiating. Burial was in the Blevins cemetery.

BLEVINS, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 28, 1944 MARY BLEVINS

Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Blevins, 74, who died this morning at 1 o’clock at her home, Route 2, Roan Mountain, will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock by the Rev. Virgil Deloach. Burial will be in Blevins Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, James Blevins, Route 2, Roan Mountain; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Martha Garland, Johnson City; one brother, I. S. Wright, Roan Mountain.

She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.

The body will be retuned home Friday morning at 11 o’clock by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BLEVINS, Mary Charlotte

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 3, 1932 MARY CHARLOTTE BLEVINS

Miss Mary Charlotte Blevins, aged 5, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman D. Blevins, died at the home, 116 East K Street, yesterday afternoon at five o’clock.

She is survived by her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Robert, Gladys, Ruby, Hazel, Beulah, Carl, Francis and Howard.

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The funeral will be held at the home this afternoon at five o’clock.

Pallbearers: Clarence Little, Arthur Little, Harmon Blevins, Clay Little, Dan Hyder, Jr., and Lawrence Hyder.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Stewart Lewis, Mrs. Carl Ellis, Miss Cara Little, Miss Alice Little, Miss Bernice Little, and Miss Elsie Hyder.

BLEVINS, Mary Charlotte

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 5, 1932 MARY CHARLOTTE BLEVINS

Funeral services were conducted for Mary Charlotte Blevins, aged five, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Blevins at 116 K Street, by Rev. C. L. Bowden, assisted by Rev. Houston Blevins, and Rev. Matney, at three o’clock Wednesday afternoon.

She is survived by her parents, five sisters, Gladys, Ruby, Hazel, Beulah, and Frances, three brothers, Robert, Howard, and Carl.

Interment followed in the Little Cemetery.

BLEVINS, Minerva

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 1, 1940 SHADY VALLEY

Mrs. Floyd Blevins, Aunt Manerva to all her friends, died last week, she was 82 years old.

BLEVINS, Minnie

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 17, 1934
MINNIE BLEVINS DEAD, FUNERAL WILL BE SUNDAY

Mrs. Minnie Blevins, age 28, died in a local hospital Saturday morning at 5 a.m. after a short illness. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church nearly all her life. She was born on Tiger Creek and has lived there all her life.

Survivors are her husband, Dave Blevins; two sons, Dillard Blevins and Clarence Blevins.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock by the Rev. Allen Cates.

Interment will be in the Blevins Cemetery.

Pall bearers: John Blevins, Whit Banks, James Banks, Will Blevins, Frank Blevins, and Criss Barnett.

Flower bearers: Mrs. John Blevins, Miss Etter Elliott, Mrs. Stella McKenney, Mrs. Louis Beams, Mrs. Manda Barnett and Mrs. Lillie Sims.

BLEVINS, Myrtle M.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 2, 1970
DEATHS
Mrs. Myrtle M. Blevins, 72, of 2010 Adair Street, Kingsport, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Grant Miller, Tuesday, 6:45 a.m., after an illness of several months.
She was a native of Shady Valley, but had made her home in Kingsport for the past several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Adrian Blevins, who died July 28, 1964. She was a member of the Harmons Chapel Christian Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Grant Miller, Kingsport; four brothers, Aster Miller, Huntsville, Ala., Garfield, Avery and Isaiah Miller, all of Shady Valley; three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Blevins, both of Shady Valley, and Izetta Triplett, Bluff City; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 3 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, with

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Mr. H. T. Mabry, minister, to officiate. Burial was in the Gentry Cemetery. Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BLEVINS, N. D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 1, 1944 N. D. BLEVINS

N. D. Blevins, 22 year old son of Jim Blevins, passed away at his home, route 5, yesterday afternoon. He had been in poor health for the past four years but passed away rather unexpectedly as he had not been bedfast.

He is survived, besides his father, by two sisters, Ida Belle Blevins and Allie Mae Blevins, both of the home, and three brothers, Paul, Edward and Arvel of the home, and Burley of route 5.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. J. D. Wolfenbarger and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating, with burial in the Garland Cemetery. Asa Heatherly, Charles Heatherly, Carney Asher, Lige Richardson, Henry Heatherly, and Fost Cole will act as pallbearers, and Laura Holder, Frances Caudill, Hazel Asher, Nina Heatherly, Hester Rogers, and Pauline Bowers will serve as flower girls.

The remains were taken to the home yesterday where he will remain until the funeral hour. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, Nadine

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 24, 1930
MISS NADINE BLEVINSMISS NADINE BLEVINS

Miss Nadine Blevins, 16, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Blevins, Milligan, Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock, resulting from a long illness. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday morning at ten o’clock and interment followed in the Blevins cemetery.

The deceased is survived by her parents, one sister, and two brothers.

BLEVINS, Nancy F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 3, 1943 MRS. NANCY F. BLEVINS

Mrs. Nancy F. Blevins, age 81, a well known resident of Carter county, died at her home, Elizabethton, route 5, early Sunday morning after a long illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. J. B. Wolfenbarger in charge. Interment will be in the Blevins cemetery.

Survivors are three sons, Will, Johnnie, and James Blevins, all of Elizabethton, route 5; two daughters, Miss Josie Blevins, and Mrs. Janie Ward, both of Elizabethton, route 5; one half-brother, Nicholis[sic] Garland, Johnson City; also 20 grandchildren.

Pallbearers and flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from friends attending the funeral.
The body was removed from the North Funeral Home to the family residence Sunday afternoon.

BLEVINS, Nora

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1931 NORA BLEVINS

Miss Nora Blevins, 18, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Blevins, near Watauga Point at 5:30 this morning resulting from a lingering illness.

She is survived by her parents; three brothers, Clarence, Fred and Dewey Blevins; three sisters, 182

Edna, Myrtle, and Dorothy Blevins.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced pending the arrival of a brother, Fred, from West

Virginia.

BLEVINS, Oscar M.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, January 5, 1950 OSCAR M. BLEVINS

Jan. 19: Oscar M. Blevins, 60, of Shady Valley, died in George Ben Johnston Hospital at Abingdon, Va. at 3 a.m. today.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Victoria Blevins, and these children: Mrs. Ruby H. Pickles, Miss Nila and Grave Blevins; and Dwight Blevins, all of Shady; Walter G. of West Chester, Pa.; and by Bruce H. Blevins, Baltimore, Md., also by 5 grandchildren.

BLEVINS, Pollie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 8, 1930 MRS. POLLIE BLEVINS

Funeral services for Mrs. Pollie Blevins, 76, wife of E. Blevins, who died Sunday at 9 a.m., were to have been held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at her home on Tiger Creek.

Mrs. Blevins, Polly Garland, was born in Mitchell county, N. C., Nov. 19, 1854, and was married to E. Blevins April 23, 1882. She then moved to Tennessee and has resided here ever since. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist church.

Survivors are the following children: Robert Street, Wesley Street, Wates Street, Evelyn Street, and Tennessee Blevins.

BLEVINS, R.C.

“The Tomahawk,” January 3, 1962 Dr. R.C. Blevins Dies At Age 70 [Photo] Dr. R.C. Blevins

Dr. R.C. Blevins, age 70, of Mountain City, died from a heart attack Saturday at 11:30 p.m. at Carter County Memorial Hospital in Elizabethton.

Dr. Blevins was a native of North Carolina but had made his home in Johnson County for the past 25 years. He attended medical college at Lincoln Memorial University of Knoxville and Missouri College of Medicine and Science, St. Louis, Mo. He was a member of Cranberry Lodge No. 598, F&AM. A member and past president of the Mountain City Civitan Club, a member of the American Medical Association, and the Beuladean[sic], North Carolina Freewill Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hazel Wagner Blevins, Mountain City; one son, Richard ‘Dick’ Caswell Blevins, Jr., Waynesville, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Hawkins of Mountain City, and Mrs. Peggy Wilson, Knoxville; one brother, Burns Blevins, Elizabeth City, N.C.; several nephews and nieces; three grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Monday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. W.T. Whittington, Rev. Edward Lehman and H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were Ralph Stout, Butler Pennington, Ernest Eggers, Grady Stout, Paul Adams, Dayton Sammons, King Cress and O.H. Wilson Sr.

Honorary pallbearers were Finley Curtis, R.N. Courtner, R.J. Eastridge, Carl Wilson, S.G. Vaught, Justin Smythe, Dr. R.O. Glenn, Dr. Paul J. Bundy, Dana Stout, J.F. Tew, Edward Rankins, Andrew Ketron, Jesse Murr, Dr. W.G. Frost, Dr. E.L. Caudill Sr., L.J. Bosherar and M.E. Farris.

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BLEVINS, Ralph Edward

“The Tomahawk,” April 18, 1962 Ralph Edward Blevins…

…21, Shady Valley, died in Suanee County Memorial Hospital, Live Oak, Fla., Sunday evening. He was a graduate of the Johnson County High School and had been employed in Live Oak for the past year. He was a member of the Shady Valley Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Argus Blevins of Shady Valley; two sisters, Mrs. Ramon Britts, Newport News, Va., and Mrs. J.L. Dunlap, Oak Ridge; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Miller, the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Geneva McQueen all of Shady Valley.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m. from the Shady Valley Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dan Graham, Rev. J.A. Aldridge and Rev. Edsel Blevins officiating.

Burial was in Gentry cemetery.

Pallbearers were Paul Barr, Francis Plummer, Millard Campbell, Edsel Blevins, Wiley Taylor, Bill Walsh, Ford Plummer, and C.S. Morley.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BLEVINS, Raymond Gordon

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, July 12, 1941 RAYMOND GORDON BLEVINS

Raymond Gordon Blevins, 7-months son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Blevins, died in a local hospital this morning at 4:00 a.m. after a short illness.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Blevins; two sisters, Nina Goldeen, Gail Yvonne Blevins; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hensley; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David G. Blevins, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of David G. Blevins, Field Road Extension, with the Rev. Harry Leonard officiating. Burial will be made in the Ritchie cemetery.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral home to the home of David G. Blevins, Field Road Extension, this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.

BLEVINS, Richard Allen

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 20, 1944 RICHARD ALLEN BLEVINS

Richard Allen Blevins died at birth this morning at one o’clock at his home 707 Pine Street.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Blevins; one sister, Edna Marlene; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Ball, 707 Pine Street; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Morrell Blevins of Hunter.

A private funeral was held at the home today at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Lloyd Greer officiating. Burial was made in the Wilson Cemetery.

BLEVINS, Robert Cecil

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 8, 1932 ROBERT C. BLEVINS

Robert Cecil Blevins, aged 29, died at his home, 509 Blevins Avenue, Sunday morning at 4:30 a.m., after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ina Fair Blevins, and four children, Ivan, Blanche, Charlotte and Grady; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Blevins; five sisters, Gladys, Ruby, Hazel, Bula[sic], Frances; and two brothers, Howard and Carl.

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Funeral services will be conducted from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Blevins, 116 East K Street this afternoon at two o’clock.

The Rev. C. L. Bowden and the Rev. Houston Blevins will officiate. Interment will be in the Little Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Fletcher Hyder, Arthur Little, Lawrence Hyder, Clay Little, Clarence Little, Ray Little, Harmon Blevins, and Charles Little.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Steward Lewis, Mrs. Lena White, Mrs. Sam Dunn, Mrs. Lena Nance, Mrs. Spence White, Mrs. Hubert Gisler, Mrs. Aaron Odom, Mrs. Lena Mottern, Miss Kate Hyder, Miss Mary Little, Miss Nan Little, Miss Alice Little, Miss Myrtle Little and Mrs. B. A. Benfield.

BLEVINS, Robert H.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 27, 1956 ROBERT H. BLEVINS…

…87, of the Bethel community, Washington County, Virginia, died Saturday night, July 21.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Doshia Moore Blevins; two daughters, Mrs. A. F. Watson of Shady Valley, and Mrs. Clara Mullins of Houston, Texas, nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

BLEVINS, Robert L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 20, 1944 ROBERT L. BLEVINS

Robert L. Blevins, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blevins of Carter, died this morning at eight o’clock after a short illness.

The father was inducted into the Navy last week and was returned when the baby became serious ill.

Survivors are the parents; two brothers John Wesley and Arbidean.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at two o’clock from the home with the Rev. Patrick in charge. Burial will be in Colbaugh Cemetery. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, Robert Landon

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 26, 1936 ROBERT LANDON BLEVINS

Robert Landon Blevins, 74, died this morning at four o’clock in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Ritchie Cemetery Thursday morning at ten o’clock with the Rev. Howell officiating. Interment will be in the Ritchie Cemetery on Stoney Creek.

BLEVINS, Robert Steve

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 8, 1940 ROBERT STEVE BLEVINS

Robert Steve Blevins, 4-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Blevins, died Tuesday evening at 6:25 at the home. The parents are the only survivors.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Harmony Baptist Church Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. Brainard will officiate. Burial will be made in the Harmony Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be selected from friends at the funeral.

BLEVINS, Sells (Dr.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 9, 1967 Sells Blevins Found Dead at his Home

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home at Jonesboro Monday afternoon around 2 p.m. Coroner Fred Pearson said Blevins had been dead for several hours.

Dr. Blevins was the son of the late Ira W. and Nelia Pleasant Blevins of Johnson County. He attended LMU and was a graduate of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City.

The doctor, who was 47 years old, graduated from the University of Tennessee medical school in 1955 and then practiced medicine in Johnson City for a few years. He established and operated the Jonesboro Hospital until last March.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Florence Lyons Blevins; one son, Lloyd Blevins of the home; four brothers, William J. Blevins of Nairobi, Africa; Dr. Justin C. Blevins and Dr. Carson Blevins, both of Johnson City; and Raymond D. Blevins, Bristol; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Mason of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. Wanda Dugger, Johnson City; and two grandsons.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday with Kiser-Woodall Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BLEVINS, S. L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 8, 1949 S. L. BLEVINS

S. L. Blevins, age 74, died at his home, Parkway Extension, Monday morning at 5:00 o’clock.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ella Proffitt Blevins; five daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Jack, Elizabethton, Mrs. Jim Blevins, Jonesboro, Mrs. Ross Proffitt, Johnson City, Mrs. Robert Boord, Minerva, Ohio, Margaret Blevins, Ohio, four sons, Jake Blevins, Washington, Austin, Sam and Roy Blevins of Minerva, Ohio.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home with Rev. Ray F. Brown officiating.

Burial will be made in the Monta Vista Cemetery, Johnson City.
The body will be returned to the home on Parkway Extension this morning at 11:00 o’clock. Active pallbearers: A. C. Cole, Fred Shouse, King Cress, Jack Sams, Roy Lyons, Aden Shell,

Hugh Murray and George Blevins.
Flower bearers will be selected from friends. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, S. L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 7, 1949 S. L. BLEVINS

S. L. Blevins, age 74, died at his home Parkway Extension, Monday morning at 5:00 o’clock.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ella Proffitt Blevins, Elizabethton; five daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Jack, Elizabethton, Mrs. Jim Blevins, Jonesboro, Mrs. Ross Proffitt of Johnson City, Mrs. Robert Boord, Minerva, Ohio, Margaret Blevins Oh Ohio; four sons, Jack Blevins, Washington, Austin and Sam and Roy Blevins of Minerva, Ohio.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, Sexton Dallas

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 19, 1942 SEXTON DALLAS BLEVINS

Funeral services for Sexton Dallas Blevins, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Blevins, of Route 5, who died suddenly Saturday morning, were conducted from the home yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. W. M. Howell officiating. Burial was made in the family cemetery.

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Surviving are the parents; two brothers, Leon Harmon and Leroy Norman; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Blevins, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor, of this city.

BLEVINS, Swin

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 19, 1943 SWIN BLEVINS

Swin Blevins, age 53, died at his home, Roan Mountain route 2, at 3 a.m. this morning.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday morning at 11 o’clock from the residence with the Rev. James Ray in charge. Burial will be in the Blevins Cemetery.

Survivors are his wife; three sons, Brownlow, Charlie, Dave; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Wright; two brothers, James and Will; one sister, Biddie Hoilman, all of Roan Mountain.

BLEVINS, T. Emmett

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 7, 1950 [published at a later date] DEATHS.

T. Emmett Blevins, 68, of Shady Valley, died Friday afternoon, Dec. 8 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. following a brief illness.

The funeral was conducted on December 11 at Harmon Christian Church with Rev. Ben Woods officiating.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Blevins; four daughters, Mrs. Doris Martin of Gladys, Va., Metta Blevins, Gene Blevins, and Thelma Blevins, all of Shady Valley; five sons, Boyce of Damascus, Va., Gail and Kyle of Texas; Howard and Wayne of Flint, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. J. H. Miller; one brother, Adrian Blevins of Shady Valley.

BLEVINS, Tank

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 9, 1936 TANK BLEVINS

Funeral services for Tank Blevins, who died Friday night in a Johnson City hospital as the result of injuries received in a mysterious manner, will be conducted this afternoon at the Garland Cemetery on Stoney Creek at two o’clock with the Rev. John Patrick officiating.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Anna Belle Blevins; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Blevins; two brothers, Earl and Ted Blevins; and two sisters, Anna Laura and Bonnie Blevins.

Active pallbearers will be Crucie Holder, Landon Estep, Gridley Stout, John Stout, Raymond Richardson, Emmett Dinsmore and Enoch Dinsmore.

Those in charge of the floral offerings will be Lula Grindstaff, Mrs. Charles Cole, Letta Cole, Mrs. Clyde Cole, Mrs. Elbert Estep, Mrs. Jim Taylor, Nelia Richardson, and Mrs. Reta Estep.

Music at the funeral services will be furnished by the Liberty quartette.

BLEVINS, Tank

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 14, 1936
GALLIHER IS ARRAIGNED FOR DEATH OF BLEVINS State Closes Case At Noon: Defense Takes Stand.

Preliminary hearing of Bud Galliher, Johnson City taxi driver, charged with murder of Tank Blevins, Stoney Creek youth, last Friday night at a roadhouse on the Glanzstoff highway, was continued this afternoon the witnesses for the defense taking the stand. State’s witnesses testified this morning.

Highlight of the testimony given by the state’s witnesses was that of Myrtle Potter, Johnson City girl, who on the stand reasserted her statement that she saw Galliher strike Blevins on the head with a

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blackjack during a scuffle at the back of the roadhouse. She testified further that she saw two other men mixed up in the fight aid Galliher to drag Blevins to a bicycle on which they put the Stoney Creek youth, Galliher taking him down the road toward Elizabethton. No other witness testified as to seeing a scuffle in which Galliher and Blevins were involved.

Dr. Budd of Parker-Budd hospital opened the testimony telling of the injuries which Blevins sustained, a wound on his head “burned” places on his shoulder and face where the skin had been rubbed off, two teeth knocked out and a cut lip. Porter Nave, undertaker and coroner, corroborated the doctor’s testimony.

One girl, who was at the roadhouse at the time of the alleged attack on Blevins, testified that when Galliher was asked about blood on his shirt he replied that he “had been riding a bucking mule.”

Witnesses who were called for the state were Haynes Stepp, Calvin Edwards, Vern Cox, Billy Bowers, Jr., Charles Little, Guy Gibson, Lualine Brooks, Oscar Milligan, J. H. Gentry, Bess Smith, Myrtle Potter, and Dr. Budd.

The trial, held before Magistrate J. A. Smith in the county court room, drew a crowd of about 150 people. Sherman Grindstaff appeared as defendant’s counsel, Judge D. A. Vines for the state.

BLEVINS, Tina

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 25, 1936 MRS. TINA BLEVINS

Mrs. Tina Blevins, 62, died this morning at 5:30 at her home in Turkeytown.

Survivors of the deceased are seven children, Mrs. Bell Rosenbaum of Johnson City, Mrs. Minnie Minton, Mrs. Effie Carr, Mrs. Carrie Sams, Mrs. Mamie Morris, Mrs. Sylvia Dillinger, and Jim Blevins, all of Carter County.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Whit Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Crow Cemetery.

BLEVINS, Ulyesses Grant

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 17, 1949 SEAMAN RECRUIT ULYESSES GRANT BLEVINS

Seaman Recruit Ulyesses Grant Blevins, 20, formerly of Route 2, die din the U.S. Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, Illinois February 12th. The body will arrive today at 6.47 p.m. in Johnson City.

Blevins entered service on July 2, 1948 and reported to Great Lakes Training Base on July 3. He entered the hospital on September 2 and underwent an operation in the later part of October. He was granted a leave from December 18-Jan 18 at which time he reported back to the hospital.

Survivors are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter Nave of Siam; and five uncles, Jo Madison Nave of 407 Mill Street, Ray E. Nave of Route 1, Earnest Nave of Biltmore, Cecil R. Nave, John Nave, Jr., and Walter Nave, all of Route 2.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Siam Baptist Church Friday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Willis R. Allen, pastor officiating.

Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park Cemetery.

Military services will be conducted at the cemetery by the Lynn H. Folsom Chapter No. 2166, VFW, and the Watauga Post No. 49, American Legion.

Active pallbearers will be Eugene Shell, Dan Crowe, Haden Morrell, Hyman Tidwell, Verlin Carden, Alfred Estep, Eugene Crowe, and Willis Nave.

Flower bearers will be Barbara Curtis, Johnza Holtzclaw, Glenda Rhea VanHuss, Betty Isaacs, Ruby Shaffey, Betty Fair, Doris Hyder, Winifred Curtin, Jeanette Nave, Lillian Charlton, Dorothy Nave and Betty Nave.

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it will be moved to the home of an uncle, Ray Nave on Route 1. It will be taken to the church at 12:30 p.m. Friday.

Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, Ulyesses

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 13, 1949 ULYESSES GRANT BLEVINS

Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter Nave of Route 2, grandparents of Ulyesses Grant Blevins, 20, Seaman Recruit of the United States Navy at Great Lakes, Illinois, received word of his death Saturday. The body will be returned to Elizabethton and will be received by the Tetrick Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

BLEVINS, Ulyesses Grant

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 16, 1949 SEAMAN RECUIT ULYESSES GRANT BLEVINS

Seaman Recruit Ulyesses Grant Blevins, 20, formerly of Route 2, die din the U.S. Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, Illinois February 12th. The body will arrive today at 6.47 p.m. in Johnson City.

Survivors are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter Nave of Siam; and five uncles, Jo Madison Nave of 407 Mill Street, Ray E. Nave of Route 1, Earnest Nave of Biltmore, Cecil R. Nave, John Nave, Jr., and Walter Nave, all of Route 2.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Siam Baptist Church Friday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Willis R. Allen, pastor officiating.

Active pallbearers will be Eugene Shell, Dan Crowe, Haden Morrell, Hyman Tidwell, Verlin Carden, Alfred Estep, Eugene Crowe, and Willis Nave.

Flower bearers will be Barbara Curtis, John Holtzclaw, Glenda Rhea VanHuss, Betty Isaacs, Ruby Shaffey, Betty Fair, Doris Hyder, Winifred Curtin, Jeanette Nave, Lillian Charlton, Dorothy Nave and Betty Nave.

The body will be remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 4:00 p.m. Thursday when it will be moved to the home of an uncle, Ray Nave on Route 1. It will be taken to the church at 12:30 p.m. Friday.

Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BLEVINS, W. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 2, 1929 W. E. BLEVINS

Funeral services for William E. Blevins, 53, who died Friday at his home, 603 Well Street, were held Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. R. N. Owen, officiating. Burial in a cemetery at Marion, Va.

Survivors are the widow; two sons, Eugene and Kenneth; daughter, Mable; three brothers, J. I., J. M., and Roby Blevins; and a sister, Mrs. Mattie Goodwin.

BLEVINS, W. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, September 7, 1929 CARD OF THANKS

William E. Blevins was born Mary 17, 1876, died Aug. 30, 1929, making his earthly pilgrimage 53 years, 3 months, 13 days. He was a dear husband and father. He was not only true in his affairs, but was true to his creator as well. His death is sadly mourned by his wife and 10 children, 3 brothers, one deceased sister and many other relatives and friends. His body was laid to rest in the Thomas Grave yard

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near Marion, N.C. to await the entrance into that immortal home not made with hands.
Lonely is the home and sad the hours since our dear one has gone, but a brighter home than ours in

Heaven, is now his own.
I wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our

dear husband and father.
Mrs. Wm. E. Blevins and children.

BLEVINS, W. K.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 29, 1966 SHADY VALLEY

W. K. Blevins died at Johnston Memorial Hospital, June 21 age 74.

BLEVINS, Walter P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 23, 1943 WALTER P. BLEVINS

Walter P. Blevins, age 74, a well known resident of Elizabethton, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Kent, 113 Academy street, Tuesday night at 11:30 o’clock after several weeks illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Freewill Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington, and Rev. Houston Blevins in charge. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery.

Survivors are three sons, Isaac of the U. S. Army, Harmon and Earl Blevins, Elizabethton; one brother, D. S. Blevins, Elizabethton; also 13 grandchildren.

Active pallbearers will be Jesse Elliott, Roy Wilcox. G. W. Ryan, Dave McQueen, Rab Nave, Alf Bradley.

Flower bearers will be Mrs. Jesse Elliott, Mrs. Lily Folsom, Mrs. Bonnie Nave, Mrs. Dave McQueen, Mrs. Carriger Bradley, Mrs. Emma Bowers, Mrs. Mae Powell, Mrs. Pheba Kenney, Mrs. Cora Roberson, Mrs. Sallie Anderson, Mrs. Frank O’Donnell, Mrs. Rebecca Blevins, Mrs. Tom Fair, Mrs. Sheriff Fair, Mrs. Bill Wilson, and Mrs. Walter Belt.

The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home to the home of Mrs. Grace Kent this afternoon at 4:00 o’clock.

BLEVINS, William

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 25, 1946 WILLIAM BLEVINS

William (Will) Blevins, age 75, died at his home, route 2, Roan Mountain, Saturday at 1:30 p.m., after a short illness.

Mr. Blevins was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Jane Blevins, one son Frank Blevins, two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Chambers, all of Roan Mountain, route 2, Mrs. Bidie Johnson, Hampton, 16 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the Blevins Cemetery on Tiger Creek, with the Rev. William James officiating.

Burial will be made in Blevins Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home, route 2, Roan Mountain Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

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WILLIE BLEVINS
Funeral services for Willie Blevins, 20, who died Tuesday at 3 p.m., at the home of his mother,

Mrs. George Blevins, in upper Turkey Town, were held Wednesday afternoon from the home, the Rev. E. E. Hazelwood in charge. Burial was in the Lyons Cemetery.

Surviving the deceased are his mother, six sisters, Mrs. Bell Roberson, Mrs. Roscoe Minton, Mrs. Carrie Sams, Mrs. Effie Carr, the Misses Mamie and Lindia Blevins; one brother, James Blevins.

BLEVINS, Wilton A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 9, 1956 WILTON A. BLEVINS…

… 24, of Laurel Bloomery, died Friday, May 4, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

He is survived by his father, Wesley J. Blevins of Laurel Bloomery; four brothers, J. D. Blevins of Laurel Bloomery, J. Clarence Blevins of Nichelsville, Ky., Kermit Blevins of Washington, D. C., Ralph Blevins of Detroit, Mich., and one sister, Mrs. James Able of Lenoir, N. C.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.

BLIZZARD, Robert M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 1, 1932 ROBERT M. BLIZZARD

Robert M. Blizzard, aged 77, died at his home early this morning near Buffalo, Sullivan County, after a lingering illness.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Katherine Blizzard; two daughters, Mrs. Danie Riggs, Elizabethton, and Mrs. J. M. Broyles, Bristol, Tenn.; and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Jessie, Glenwood, Va.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian Church at Buffalo Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. The Rev. Roy Gentry and K. Wilcox will officiate. Interment will be made in the Buffalo Cemetery.

Acitve pallbearers: Tom Cross, Jim Hendrixson, Henry Harr, R. B. Cross, Austin Hendrixson, and Sam Feathers.

BLYTHE, McKinley C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 6, 1941
M. C. BLYTHE DIES IN LOCAL HOSPITAL AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

McKinley Clement Blythe, 57, employee of the North American Rayon Corporation, died in a local hospital Monday afternoon after a week’s illness.

Mr. Blythe was a native of North Carolina, but had resided in Elizabethton for the past several years. He was affiliated with the Immanuel Baptist church.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Marjorie and Sue Blythe; three[sic] sons, J. B. and Lynn, of Elizabethton; Mack and Pearl, Honolulu; also two grandchildren: two sisters, Mrs. R. K. Orr, Mrs. J. C. Pace, Hendersonville; one brother, Joe Blythe, Pelzer, S. C.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Immanuel Baptist church Wednesday morning at 10:30. Rev. U. W. Malcolm, V. Floyde Starke, and E. W. Moss will officiate. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers: Leon Cardwell, John Kinnick, Ray Goodwin, R. T. Greer, R. G. Whitlock, Gerald Parsons.

Flower bearers: Ruth Wood, Etta Wood, Ruth Hutchins, Mesdames R. G. Whitlock, J. R. Elliott, Elmo Shoun Frank Estep, Ralph Matney, Blanche Newsome, Earl Stanley, J. F. Barrett, Earl Neatherly, Charlie Adams, Miss Bonnie Branch, Amolee Webb, Elsie Jacobs, Ina Honeycutt, Caroline Lynch, Mable Etter.

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BOBBITT, Debbie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 6, 1967 One Dead, 7 Injured In Collision

Little Debbie Bobbitt, age 7, was killed instantly and her entire family of six other, including her parents, were seriously injured when the family car, a Rambler, collided head-on with a late model Thunderbird driven by Robert (Bob) Payne, age 29 on Highway 91 about 2-1/2 miles North of Mountain City last Thursday afternoon.

The Bobbitt family is from York, Pa., and was traveling north when the smash-up occurred as Mr. Bobbitt, age 35, apparently attempted to pass an automobile driven by Lester Gentry of Laurel community. The Bobbitt car pulled into the left lane and into the path of the Payne car officers said; both cars landed in a ditch completely demolished. All occupants of both automobiles were badly hurt.

The Johnson County Emergency and Rescue Squad answered the call around 5:30 p.m. and carried out their assignment superbly — administering emergency first aid, and removing the victims to area hospitals, with assistance from the local funeral home.

Both drivers of the wrecked cars, Mr. Bobbitt and Mr. Payne, were rushed to the Johnson City Memorial Hospital; Mrs. Bobbitt was taken to Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.; and Kay Bobbitt, age 12, Esther Bobbitt, age 9; Ruthie Bobbitt, age 4 and Timmy Bobbitt, age 2-1/2 were all taken to Carter County Memorial Hospital, Elizabethton. All victime[sic] remain in the hospitals. Mr. Bobbitt is listed as critical; Mrs. Bobbitt listed in poor condition; Mr. Payne listed as fair and all the children listed in satisfactory condition.

This was one of the county’s worst highway accidents in recent years and Sheriff Howard Brown who attended the wreck described it as the ‘nastiest’ he had seen since elected sheriff of Johnson County.

The Johnson County Rescue Squad deserves the highest commendations for the proficient and prompt way in which the accident was handled. Also much appreciation is due the Carter County Rescue Squad, Elizabethton Fire Department and law enforcement officials who made possible quick access to hospital facilities there for our vehicles.

BODLE, Norman R.

“The Tomahawk,” December 25, 1963 Sergeant Norman R. Bodle…

Sgt. Norman R. Bodle, age 25, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, N.C., was killed instantly in an automobile accident near Mountain City on Highway 421 Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. He was en route from Fort Bragg to his home in Altoona, Pa. The body was taken to Altoona for funeral and burial.

Surviving are the wife and two children and father and mother. Lewis Gentry in charge.

BOLDEN, Austin Freeman (Jr.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 22, 1966 Austin Freeman Bolden, Jr. . .

Austin Freeman Bolden, Jr., 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin F. Bolden, died Sunday at 7:15 p.m. in the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. as the result of an accident June 5 at his home. He attended the Corinth Baptist Church.

Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin F. Bolden, Mountain City; three sisters, Patricia Ann, Paragret[sic] and Tracy all of the home; the paternal gradmother[sic], Mrs. Freddie Bolden, Delaware; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Owens, West Grove, Pa.; great-grandparents, Mrs. Matry Ruphard, Kenneth[sic] Square, Pa., and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Millard Owens, Mountain City; also several aunts, uncles survive.

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Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Persinger, Rev. Cecil Dunn and Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating. Burial was in Acre Field cemetery. Pallbearers were the young men of the church, flowerbearers[sic] ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

BOLING, Opal

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 31, 1957 MRS. OPAL BOLING…

… 42, Rte 1, Butler, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Elizabethton, July 25 following a long illness. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Mountain City.
Survivors are her husband, Everett Boling; one son, Glenn; one daughter, Patsy; her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. R. R. Greenwell of Butler; two sisters, Mrs. Clark[sic] Stout of Butler and Mrs. D. L. Stansberry of Johnson City; and two brothers, R. H. Greenwell of Stow, Ohio and Bill[sic] Greenwell of Akron, Ohio.

Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church in Mountain City Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with H. T. Mabry officiating.

Burial was in Dry Run cemetery.

Pallbearers were Warren Garland, Tommy Culver, Mark Dugger, Norman Dugger, Gordon Garland and Chalmas Laws.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge. And in the same issue, same page:

DRY RUN.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Greenwell and daughter Norma Lee of Akron, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. R. H.

Greenwell of Stow, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Stansberry of Johnson City have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Greenwell. They came home to attend the funeral of their sisters, Mrs. Opal Boling.

BOLLING, Mary E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 15, 1929 MRS. TOBE BOILING(sic)

Mrs. Marry E. Boiling[sic], 61, wife of Tobe Boiling[sic], died at her home on Fourth street Monday morning. Funeral services were held at the Freewill Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Interment took place in the Highland Cemetery, with Curtis-North in charge.

BOLLING, Mary E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 16, 1929 MRS. TOBE BOLLING

Mrs. Mary E. Bolling, 61, wife of Tobe Bolling, died at her home on Fourth Street Monday morning. Funeral services were held at the Freewill Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Interment took place in the Highland Cemetery, with Curtis-North in charge.

BOOHER, Charles

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 14, 1950 CHARLES BOOHER

Funeral services for Charles Booher, 89, of Brock, Neb., who died in a Red Oak Iowa hospital Friday, Nov. 10, will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Florence Chapel, Bristol. The Rev. Clyde Smith will officiate.

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Born in Bristol, Tenn., Oct. 18, 1861, the son of the late Robert Eli and Laura Ann Booher, at an early age he united with the Central Holston Church. He left Bristol in 1920 to make his home in the Brock, Neb. Vicinity.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Amanda Booher and five living children, Mrs. Sylvia Anderson and Robert Booher, of Red Oak, Iowa, Holland Booher and Mrs. Malissa Bouton of Bristol, Tenn. (One daughter, Goldie, died May 223, 1912.) Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

The body will be brought to the home of Mrs. John Bouton, 1624 Kentucky Avenue in Bristol, Tuesday at 7 p.m.

BOOHER, Charles

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 16, 1950 MRS. STOVER ATTENDS FUNERAL OF FATHER

Mrs. Sue Stover, 615 North Roan, attended the funeral of her father, Charles Booher, in Bristol Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. Booher died at Red Oak Iowa Hospital, Friday, November 10, and was returned to Bristol for burial.

Other survivors besides Mrs. Stover, include Mrs. Amanda Booher, Mrs. Sylvia Anderson, and Robert Booher of Red Oak, Iowa; Holland Booher and Mrs. Malissa Bouton of Bristol; also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

BOOHER, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 27, 1949 JOHN BOOHER

John B. Booher, age 75, died at his home in Bluff City, Wednesday. Mr. Booher had been in failing health for a number of months, but his death was sudden. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Bluff City Methodist Church.

Survivors are his daughter, Miss Mary Francis Booher; sister, Mrs. Harriett Carr of Elizabethton; one brother, Charles B. Booher of Marion, Va.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist church in Bluff City Friday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. L. R. Hankins pastor of the church officiating. Burial will be made in Glennwood Cemetery in Bristol.

Active pallbearers: Paul Booher, James Booher, Frank Riley, Andy Riley, John Morrell, James Denton, W. H. Goodman, Ruben Morrell.

Flower bearers will be friends and neighbors.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until Friday when it will be removed to the church to lie in state one hour prior to the service.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BOOHER, John (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 27, 1948 MRS. JOHN BOOHER

Mrs. John Booher, 71, died at her home on Route 2 in Bluff City Monday morning at five o’clock after a short illness. Mrs. Booher was a native of Sullivan County and a member of the Christian Church at Bluff City.

Survivors are her husband, John Booher; one daughter, Mary Francis Booher; two sisters, Mrs. Essie Morrell and Miss Cordelia Woods; one brother, Marshall Woods, all of Bluff City.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian Church at Bluff City Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Clyde Smith and the Rev. Hankins officiating. Burial will be in the Glenwood

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Cemetery on the Bluff City Highway.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time to be taken to

the church for the service.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BOOHER, Ruth

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, July 28, 1945 Mystery Bullet Kills Child On River Bank

BRISTOL, Tenn., July 28—(AP)—Investigators today continued search –for the origin of a rifle bullet which ended the life of a five-year-old girl in the Big Creek Community as she emerged from wading with other children.

The victim, Ruth Booher, died at a local hospital late yesterday, two hours after she was struck by the bullet as she stood on a bank of the Holston River, Deputy Sheriff G. D. Glover said.

He said the bullet, apparently fired from some up-river point, penetrated her breast.

The child’s grandmother was holding her hand at the time. Glover said the child’s mother was Mrs. Ethel Booher of Norfolk, Va.

BOONE, Cecil O.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 4, 1970
PLANE CRASH TODAY KILLS ONE INJURES ANOTHER

A twin engine Pipe Commanche[sic] crashed about ten miles East of Mountain City in North Carolina today killing at least one person according to a spokesman.

The plane, bound for Tri-Cities airport crashed in snowstorm about 1 p.m.

Dead is Cecil O. Boone of Bennettsville, N. C. Injured was Robert Unger, and a third occupant, whose name we were unable to ascertain, was said to have walked away from the wreck uninjured.

A North Carolina rescue squad went to the scene of the crash, which was near the spot where a plane from Texas crashed last year killing the pilot. The rubbish was found in about six inches of snow.

No other details are available at press time.

BOOS, G. W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 21, 1941
ASST. CHIEF ENGINEER OF BEMBERG DIES IN HOSPITAL

G. W. (Willie) Boos, age 39, assistant chief engineer of the American Bemberg Corporation for the past four years, died this morning at 6:00 o’clock in Johnson City hospital, after a brief illness.

Mr. Boos was a native of Germany, coming to Elizabethton in 1927, where he was affiliated with the American Bemberg Corporation as assistant chief engineer working under Dr. Hugh Hoffman. Since coming to this city, he created numerous friends in Elizabethton and Johnson City. He was a member of the Lutheran church.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. William Boos, Bavaria, Germany; and two sisters, also residing in Germany.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. George Beiderwieden, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

The body will lie in state in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the services.

Active pallbearers: Dr. M. Wadewitz, Dr. Hugh Hofmann[sic], H. W. Rowland, Paul Chapman, E. Tubbs, W. R. Jann, W. J. Seimen and K. H. Gerhardt.

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BOOTH, Bryan

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 11, 1963 SHADY VALLEY

Bryan Booth died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday, Sept. 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Cretsinger where he was making his home. Mr. Booth is originally of Pittsburg, Pa.

BOOTH, Sally Barry

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 2, 1958 MRS. SALLY BARRY BOOTH

Mrs. Sally Barry Booth, 67, died at her home in Grand Rapids, Mich., June 21.

A native of Mountain City, she had resided in Grand Rapids for a number of years. She was a former member of the First Christian Church of Mountain City, a member of the Capt. Roby Brown chapter of the UDC and a member of the Eastern Star.

Survivors are her husband, Thomas J. Booth; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Phyllis) Davis and Mrs. Norman (Caroline) Hansen, both of Grand Rapids, Mich.; two step-daughters, Mrs. John (Mildred) Peterman of Flint, Mich. And Mrs. Edgar (Grace) Thorne of Birmingham, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Avery of Flint, Mich., Mrs. Lucy Crowe of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Mattie Greever of Mountain City, and one grandchild.

BORDERS, Harrison

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 17, 1935 HARRISON BORDERS

Funeral services for Harrison Borders, 70, who died in the local hospital Wednesday evening after a short illness, will be conducted from the home on Buck Mountain tomorrow morning at 11. Rev. Ernest Buck will officiate while interment will be made in Markland Cemetery.

The deceased was a member of the Christian church at Buck Mountain. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Markland and Mrs. Tessie Lyons, and two sons, John and Walter.

Active pallbearers are: Hampton Brewer, Yanke Markland, G. Edwards, Henry Blackwell, Henry Jones, and Robert Harrison.

BOREN, Ida Folsom

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 23, 1939 MRS. IDA BOREN DIES HERE

Mrs. Ida Folsom Boren, widow of the late Judge George E. Boren, passed away at her home in Elizabethton, Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted at her late residence, 824 Elk Avenue, Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.

Mrs. Boren, who was a daughter of Major H. M. Folsom and Sarah Berry Folsom, was married to George E. Boren in January, 1895. She was a member of the D.A.R. and also an honorary member of the Major Folsom Chapter U.D.C., in Elizabethton. She was a member of the M. E. church, South. She was the sister of Mrs. W. H. Thomas, of Bluefield, W. Va. and the late John M. Folsom, other survivors are Matson Folsom, Murray Folsom, Mrs. John Nave, and John Mack Folsom, son of the late Capt. Lynn Folsom, of Elizabethton, and several nieces and nephews of Bluefield, West Virginia.

Rev. J. F. Benton, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. W. S. Brackney, will have charge of the services.

Pallbearers will be L. D. Chambers, T. M. Boren, Wilford Ellis, George Edens, Fred Wilcox and Thurman Smith.

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BOREN, T. M. (Mack)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 13, 1948 T. M. (MACK) BORENT. M. (MACK) BOREN

(Mack) Thomas McClellan Boren, age 51, died in a local hospital Friday morning.

Mr. Boren was a member of the Christian Church. He had been an employee of American Bemberg for over 20 years. He received his education at Milligan College. Mr. Boren was a member of the Johnson City Masonic Lodge No. 486, Col. Thomas E. Matson Chapter 121. Mr. Boren was the son of the late William G. and Lucy Taylor Boren.

Survivors are three brothers, R. G. Boren, Johnson City, Wiley E. Boren, Valsetz, Oregon, M. A. Boren, Knoxville, one sister, Mrs. Mary B. Taylor, Route 2, Johnson City;
two nieces, Mrs. W. K. Hart, Johnson City, Miss Jane Taylor, Route 3, Johnson City, one great-niece, Mary Boren Hart, Johnson City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BOREN, Thomas M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 15, 1948 THOMAS M. BOREN

Thomas McClellan (Mack) Boren, age 51, died in an Elizabethton hospital, Friday after a brief illness.

Mr. Boren was an employee of the American Bemberg Corporation for more than 20 years. He was the son of the late William G. and Lucy Taylor Boren, and after graduation from the public schools attended Milligan College.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Johnson City, and of the Masonic Lodge No. 436, and of the Thomas E. Matson Chapter No. 131 of Royal Arch He was a member of the First Christian Church of Johnson City, and of the Masonic Lodge No. 436, and of the Thomas E. Matson Chapter No. 131 of Royal Arch
Masons.

Survivors are three brothers, R. G. Boren, Johnson City; Wiley R. Boren, Valsetz, Oregon; M. A. Boren, Knoxville; one sister, Mrs. Mary B. Taylor, Route 2, Johnson City; two nieces, Mrs. W. K. Hart, Johnson City; and Miss Jane Taylor, Route 2, Johnson City; one great-niece, Mary Boren Hart, Johnson City.

Funeral services will be conducted at the First Christian Church today at 2:30 p.m. Joseph H. Dampler, pastor, assisted by W. S. Sweeney, will officiate. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Masonic honors rendered at the grave.

Active pallbearers will be George Anderson, Alf Taylor, Ernest Treadway, Gus Robinson, Joe Osborne, Bill Williams, Dick Bacon, Lew Taylor, John Hathaway and Victor Crouch.

Flower bearers: Miss Nell Anderson, Mesdames Addie Lacy, Jim Anderson, John Anderson, Alf Taylor, Dave Taylor, Omar Rowe, Bill Williams, Jim Morris, E. B. Burdick, James Fletcher, W. E. Haun, David Leonard, Fred Daniel, Frank Wheat, Misses Estelle Snyder, Annie Anderson.

The body was returned to the home near the Laurels Saturday afternoon by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home. It will be taken to the Church today at 1:00 p.m. where it will lie in state until the funeral service begins.

BOREN, W. G. (Mrs.)

“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Thursday, June 11, 1915 MRS. BOREN DEAD

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The friends of W. G. Boren, Sec. and Treas. of the Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company, of Carter County, will regret to learn of the sudden death of his mother on Sunday night of May 30th. Mrs. Boren had acute indigestion and died before medical aid could reach her, being ill only one hour.

BORING, Bradley

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 17, 1936 BRADLEY BORING

Bradley Boring, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Boring, died this afternoon at the home, 805 Beech Street.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

BORING, Bradley Eugene

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 18, 1936 BRADLEY EUGENE BORING

Funeral services for Bradley Eugene Boring, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Boring, who died Monday noon at the home, 805 Beech Street, after a long illness, were held this afternoon at 2:30 from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. C. L. Bowden, Rev. E. A. Cox and Rev. S. H. Austin officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.

Survivors of the child are the parents and one brother, John R. Boring.

BORING, Stanford (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 23, 1935 MRS. STANFORD BORING

Mrs. Stanford Boring died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Garrett, 419 W. Locust Street, yesterday morning.

Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Garrett; her husband, Stanford Boring; three sisters, Lucille, Iris and Ainislee, and two brothers, Hobart and Robert, all of Johnson City.

Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 2 o’clock in charge of the Rev. George Mark Elliott. Burial will be in Monte Vista Cemetery.

Mrs. Boring was a cousin of Mrs. L. P. Miller of this city.

BOWEN, E. A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 20, 1935 DEATH TAKES E. A. BOWEN

E. A. Bowen, 31, chemist of the American Rayon Corporation and the only child of Mrs. Laura Bowen, 309 Allen Avenue, died in the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, yesterday, where he had been under treatment for the past two weeks, following an illness of nine weeks.

Young Bowen came to Elizabethton with his mother seven years ago from near Rogersville, where he became an employee in the laboratory of the North American Rayon Corporation where he was one of the most beloved men in his department, countless numbers of friends being acquainted through his kindness to everyone, his ability as a chemist.

One of the most beautiful things in his life was his devotion to his mother, who has encouraged him in his career and through her gained the inspiration to reach the top of his profession.

Graduating from the high school in his home county, he entered Berea College in Kentucky, later attending Lincoln Memorial University, following which he took special training in other schools. With two years of medical training to his credit, he had planned to enter school in Memphis to complete this course this year when he was attacked by illness.

While attending school, he professed faith in Christ at Beach Grove in his home county, Hancock. 198

The deceased is survived only by his mother, Mrs. Laura Bowen, his father dying when quite young.

Roy Hathaway from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home left last night for Baltimore to return the body to this city. It is expected that he will arrive early Thursday morning.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church Friday morning at 9 o’clock, the Rev. C. L. Bowden and the Rev. E. A. Cox officiating. The funeral cortege will leave the church immediately following the services and taken to Wallins Bend Cemetery, sixteen miles beyond Rogersville for interment, which is thought will be about 2:30 Friday afternoon.

Pallbearers will be taken from the employees of the laboratory of the North American Rayon Corporation.

BOWEN, E. A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 21, 1935 E. A. BOWEN

Funeral services will be conducted in the morning at nine o’clock at the First Baptist Church for E. A. Bowen, 31, who died in a Baltimore hospital Tuesday. Bowen was a chemist at the North American Rayon Corporation and well known throughout the community. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Laura Bowen, 309 Allen Avenue.

The funeral procession will leave the church immediately following the services for Wallin’s Bend Cemetery, sixteen miles beyond Rogersville for burial at 2:30 Friday afternoon.

BOWEN, Robert Samuel

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 25, 1947 YOUTH IS KILLED IN TRAFFIC CRASH

Bobby Bowen, 16, Elizabethton High School sophomore, was killed almost instantly when the motorbike he was riding collided with a motortruck at Broad and Main Streets today about 1:30 p.m.

Young Bowen wad dead on arrival at St. Elizabeth Hospital to which he was taken in a car commandeered by Deputy Sheriff Harley Oakes.

Ray Scalf, 118 Elk Ave., about 14, who was riding behind Bowen, received some slight injuries in the crash. A young woman, Miss Hattie Snyder, 322 Walnut Street, passenger in the truck, also suffer[sic] some slight injury. She was dismissed after treatment at the Franklin Clinic.

Will Wright, of the Black Bottom section, reported by Oakes as driver of the truck, was taken to county jail for questioning about the accident. He is being held for investigation.

There were a number of eyewitnesses to the accident and reports as to what occurred conflicted. Young Bowen was driving south on Main Street and the truck was making a left hand turn from Main into Broad Street, witnesses agreed.

Names of all the survivors of young Bowen were not immediately available.

BOWEN, Robert Samuel

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 27, 1947 Bob Bowen Funeral To Be Held Today [photo]

Funeral services for Robert Samuel (Bob) Bowen, 16, who was killed Friday afternoon in a moter bike-truck collision, will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the First Methodist Church with the Rev. W. D. Wilkinson officiating. Burial will be in the Reynolds Cemetery. Music will be under the supervision of Mrs. W. D. Rhudy.

The body was returned to the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bowen, 430 Beasley Street Saturday afternoon and will remain there until 1:30 p.m. Sunday, when it will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour before the service.

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Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bowen; two sisters, Patricia Sue and Elizabeth Ann Bowen of Elizabethton, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bowen.

Bob was a sophomore of Elizabethton High School and a member of the Football Squad. He was a member of the National Guard of Elizabethton and also a member of the First Methodist Church.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

Active pallbearers will be Ed Mottern, Fred Davis, Luke Hale, Floyd Allen, Bill Wagner, John Hinkle, Ernest Rasor, Jimmie Hecker.

Flower bearers will be Robert Mitchell, Roy Scalf, Lional Shell, Gene Shell, James Smith, Dell Perry, Bobby Green, Ronnie Smith, Jim Lyons, Bobby McKinney, Roy Putman.

BOWERS, Alford

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 5, 1937 ALFORD BOWERS

Alford Bowers, age 81, died Saturday morning at his home at Watauga Valley. Funeral services will be conducted from the Blue Springs Christian Church this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. John Mathew officiating. Interment will be in the Bowers Cemetery.
Mr. Bowers is survived by five children: A. J. Bowers, D. S. Bowers, Mrs. Cordie Nave, Mrs. Lucy Williams, and Miss Mary Bowers, all of Watauga Valley; also twenty-seven grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.

BOWERS, Alfred Stinson

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 30, 1929 ALFRED STINSON BOWERS

Alfred Stinson Bowers, died at his home on Blue Spring branch Monday morning, January 28. Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock, the Rev. E. C. Mills officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery.

Mr. Brown is survived by his father, John Bowers: four brothers, Green, Brown, B. C. and Grant Bowers; five sisters, Mrs. Maggie Crow, Mrs. Annie Vandaventer, Mrs. Bessie Hardin, Mrs. Josie Berry and Miss Dennie Bowers.

The funeral was in the charge of Curtis-North Funeral Home.

BOWERS, Andy J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 1, 1936 ANDY J. BOWERS

Andy J. Bowers, 59, construction engineer in the Tennessee highway department for the past twelve years, died last night at eleven o’clock at his home in Roan Mountain, following a twelve-day illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Freewill Baptist Church at Charity Hill, Wednesday morning at eleven o’clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating, assisted by the Rev. H. C. Hopkins. Interment will be in the Bowers Cemetery at Charity Hill. The Jr. O.U.A.M., of which Mr. Bowers was a member, will officiate at the grave. The body will remain at the home in Roan Mountain until the funeral services.

Mr. Bowers, a prominent resident of Carter County, was born and reared at Charity Hill, the son of Green and Martha Bowers. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Charity Hill.

He was married to Miss Eliza Deloach who survives him together with six sons: Arthur Bowers of Big Stone Gap, Va., James, Maynard and Eugene Bowers of Roan Mountain, Clarence Bowers of Shell Creek, Earl Bowers of Hampton; four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Poe of Johnson City, Mrs. Beulah Wright and Mrs. Vorita Stephens of Blevins, Pauline Bowers of Roan Mountain. He is also survived by one brother, W.

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C. Bowers of Elizabethton, and thirteen grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Nat C. Nave, Leon Young, E. E. Hathaway, Judge Ben Allen, Tom

Kerley and Will Knight.
Honorary pallbearers will include Will Horton, Win Chambers, Clyde Treadway, Bill Williams,

Bernie Curry, W. O. Hampton, Luther Tipton, Joe Heaton, Nat Simerly, Dave Simerly, Sam Whitehead, George Grindstaff, Arthur Hardin, Bob Slaughter, Gaines Pritchard and Ed Shell.

Those is charge of the floral offerings will be Frances Watson, Hazel Hoss, Evelyn Young, Ann Williams, Hazel Goodson, Maria Goodwin, Hazel Ellis, Bonnie Bowers, Ethel Bowers, Vita Hardin, Louise Freeman, Virginia Johnson, Ruth Jaher, Sadie Jaher, Willie Hampton, Juanita Hampton, Mary Tipton, Grace Stout, Arlene Wagner, Hildred Wagner, Maxine Horton, Sarah Pritchard, Myrtle Slaughter and Betty Horton.

BOWERS, Annie E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 25, 1934 ANNIE BOWERS DIES AT HOME

Mrs. Annie E. Bowers, aged 78, died at her home at Hunter Tuesday.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home Thursday at ten o’clock with the Rev. E. E. Hazelwood and the Rev. Wade Green officiating. Burial will be made in the Wilson Cemetery.

Mrs. Bowers was one of the most beloved women in her community, being known for her neighborly and charitable nature. At an early age, she united with the Christian church and was always a loyal member and worker.

Her husband, W. H. Bowers, preceded her to the grave eight years ago. She is survived by eight children, P. R. and A. D. Bowers of Arizona, Mrs. Frank Harris of Ohio, Mrs. Lawrence Carbley of Indiana; Mrs. John Mullins of Kentucky, Mrs. Abe Garland of Bristol, Dan Bowers of Johnson City, and George Bowers of Hunter; two sisters, Mrs. Pollie Lacy and Mrs. Maggie Bowers; one brother, Dave Bowers.

Active pallbearers will be Smith Bowers, Denver Bowers, Lloyd Bowers, Wheeler Hicks and Floyd Almany.

Flower bearers will be Armilda Hicks, Corene Almany, Glen Bowers, Maud Bowers, Lovelia Bowers and Adels Bowers.

BOWERS, Annie Garrison

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 3, 1949 Mrs. Bowers Dies At Valley Forge

Mrs. Annie Garrison Bowers, 86, died at the home of a niece, Mrs. W. R. Meredith of Valley Forge, Wednesday afternoon at 6 o’clock after a lingering illness. Mrs. Bowers was a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church.

Survivors are three step-daughters, Mrs. Maggie Hyder, Mrs. David Buck, Mrs. Joe Hyder; one stepson, Arnold Bowers, all of Elizabethton and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Valley Forge Christian Church Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. J. J. Musick officiating. Burial will be made in the Smith Cemetery.

Music will be under the direction of the church choir.

Active pallbearers will be Dan Grindstaff, Carl Garrison, John Humphrey, Carl Treadway, Ford VanHuss, Fred Williams, Dorsey Meredith, Roy Garrison.

The body will be removed to the church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock and will lie in state until time for the service. It will be returned to the home of Mrs. W. R. Meredith at Valley Forge Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock.

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BOWERS, Arthur

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 29, 1950 ARTHUR BOWERS

Arthur Bowers, 67, died at his home on Route 2, Elizabethton Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. after a long illness. He was a member of the Willow Springs Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Bowers; five daughters, Mrs. Josie Buckles, Misses Mae Bowers, Juanita Bowers, Hildred Bowers and Celola Bowers, all of Route 2; four sons, Floyd Bowers of Route 5, Harrell Clifford Bowers of Elizabethton and Luther and Grover Bowers all of Route 2; two grandchildren; one brother, Daniel Bowers of Route 2; and two sisters, Mrs. Cordie Nave and Mrs. Lucy Williams both of Route 2.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Blue Springs Christian Church with the Rev. John Mathes officiating assisted by the Rev. Ed Burnette. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Carl Williams, Joe Bowers, Coy Bowers, Murry Anderson, Paul Anderson, and Alfred Pierce.

Flower bearers will be Cordia Williams, Mrs. Charles Hardin, Burnie Williams, Ruth Mae Nave, Mrs. Carl Pierce, Pansy Bowers and Mrs. Alfred Pierce.

The body was returned to the home today at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BOWERS, Augusta Tinner

“Elizabethton Star” Thursday, December 21, 1950 AUGUSTA TINNER BOWERS

Augusta Tinner Bowers, 72, (colored), died at her home on 712 Watauga Street Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. after a lingering illness.

She is survived by one brother, James A. Tinner of Beckley, W. Va. and one sister, Maggy Avery of Shell Creek.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until Friday at 5:00 p.m. when it will be taken to the church.

BOWERS, B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 8, 1940 B. BOWERS

Funeral services for B. Bowers, age 60, who died at his home on Blue Springs Branch Sunday morning at 1:30 o’clock, were conducted this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Rev. E. A. Cox and Rev. D. R. Kilgore officiated. Burial was made in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rosa Bowers; two sons, J. D. and Coolidge Bowers; four daughters, Mrs. Amanda Smalling, Misses Arlie, Pansy and Lizzie Bowers, all of Carter.

BOWERS, Barbara Ellis

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 4, 1936 MRS. BARBARA ELLIS

Mrs. Barbara Ellis, 80, died this morning at 11:30 at the home of her grandson, Bruce Bowers, at Charity Hill, after a long illness.

She is survived by one brother, U. S. G. Ellis. 202

Funeral service will be conducted Thursday afternoon at the Bowers home at Charity Hill.

BOWERS, Barbara Ellis

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 5, 1936 MRS. BARBARA ELLA BOWERS

Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Ella Bowers, 84, well known resident of Carter County, who died Wednesday morning at the home of her grandson, Bruce Bowers, at Charity Hill, were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 at the home. The Rev. Clarence Howington of the Freewill Baptist Church officiated, assisted by Judge W. R. Allen and the Rev. H. C. Hopkins. Interment was in the Bowers Cemetery.

The deceased was a descendant of one of Carter County’s oldest families, the daughter of the late Capt. Dan Ellis. She was married to Val B. Bowers who died twenty years ago yesterday.

Surviving are one brother, U. S. G. Ellis; two daughters, Mrs. Lucy Bowers and Mrs. H. H. Smith; also fourteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Wesley Ellis, Clyde Nave, Paul Hendricks, Kyle Heaton, Granville Nave and Bob Treadway.

Flower bearers were Mrs. Phoebe Smith, Mrs. Kyle Heaton, Mrs. Frank Ellis, Mrs. Bob Nave, Mrs. Eugene Chambers, Mrs. Mack Chambers, Mrs. C. E. Treadway, Mrs. Harry Missimer, Mrs. G. O. Collins, Mrs. B. F. Treadway, Mrs. Wesley Ellis, Mrs. Herman Lovelace and Mrs. Hazel Ellis.

Mrs. Clarence Howington was in charge of the singing.

BOWERS, Barbara Ellis

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 8, 1936 CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbors who were so kind and thoughtful to us during the illness and death of our dear mother, sister and grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Ellis Bowers. We also wish to thank Rev. Howington, Rev. H. C. Hopkins and Mrs. Clarence Howington for their kind services. We also wish to thank those who sent the many who sent the many beautiful floral offerings. Such expressions of love and sympathy bind closer the ties of friendship, and will ever be gratefully remembered.

Miss Lucy Bowers, Mrs. H. H. Smith, U. S. G. Ellis, Bruce Bowers, Wesley Bowers, Fred Bowers, Bonnie Bowers, Ethel Bowers, Bessie Mae Bowers, Mrs. Lorna Nave.

BOWERS, Bessie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 23, 1937
MRS. BESSIE BOWERS
Last rites for Mrs. Bessie Bowers, 57, who died Saturday night at 9:00 at her home in Watauga Valley, were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 from the Watauga Baptist church with the Rev. A. B. Griffith officiating. Interment was in the Oliver Cemetery.
Mrs. Bowers had been seriously ill for the past two months at her home. She is survived by her husband, S. S. Bowers and two children, Bessie and Glenn.
Pallbearers were selected from close friends of the family.

BOWERS, Bobbie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 30, 1949 BOBBIE BOWERS

Funeral services for Bobbie Bowers, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Bowers of Route 2, Elizabethton, were conducted at the Buckles Cemetery on Blue Springs today at 2:00 p.m.

Survivors besides the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stint Bowers of Route 2; 203

the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Crumley Bowers of Route 2, the maternal grandfather, Roby Danner of Elizabethton; and the maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Bowers of Elizabethton.

Tetrick Funeral Home was in charge.

BOWERS, Bobbie

“The Carter County News,” July 7, 1949 BOBBIE BOWERS

Funeral service for Bobbie Bowers, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Bowers of Route 2, Elizabethton, were conducted at the Buckles Cemetery on Blue Springs road last Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

Surviving besides the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stine Bowers of Rt. 2; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Crumley Bowers of Rt. 2, the maternal grandfather, Roby Danner of Elizabethton; and the maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Bowers of Elizabethton.

Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.

BOWERS, Calvin Fred

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 9, 1929 CALVIN FRED BOWERS

Calvin Fred Bowers, 52, died at the home of his son, Paul Bowers, 207 Academy St. Friday morning, Feb. 8. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. R. N. Owen and Judge W. R. Allen officiating. Interment will be held at the Bowers Cemetery in Siam.

Pallbearers will be John Campbell, M. L. Carriger, C. R. Hathaway, Dave McQueen, W. L. Hampton, William Tilley, Hacker Carriger and Carriger Bradley.

Curtis-North Funeral Home will be in charge.

BOWERS, Calvin Fred

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 14, 1929 C. F. BOWERS

C. F. Bowers died Friday at the age of 52, after a brief illness leaving a widow, Mrs. Cora Bowers and three sons, William, Paul and Harry Bowers. Deceased came of an old and well known family of Carter County being a son of the late Rev. John L. Bowers a noted and well beloved minister in the Baptist church. Fred Bowers was above the average in intelligence and had a most pleasing personality and had been a very successful solicitor of insurance and salesman in other lines of business in which his talent for salesmanship was fully demonstrated.

His funeral took place at the Christian Church on Sunday in the presence of large and sympathetic audience in charge of Rev. R. M. Owen, pastor of the Baptist church here and Judge W. R. Allen, a lifelong friend with appropriate and impressive services.

The pallbearers were Maj. C. R. Hathaway, John Campbell, W. L. Hampton, Dave McQueen, M. L. Carriger, G. C. Carriger, Carriger Bradley and William Tillie.

Interment was in the Bowers Cemetery at Siam.

BOWERS, Carol Ruth

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 28, 1942 CAROL RUTH BOWERS

Carol Ruth Bowers, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Bowers died at the home, Elizabethton, R.F.D. No. 1, this morning.

Survivors are the parents; one sister, Georgia Faye Bowers; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers, Elizabethton, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Elliott, Shell Creek.

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Funeral services will be conducted from the East Side Christian church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Wade Young in charge. Interment will be in the Deloach cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] and flower-bearers will be selected from friends attending the funeral.

BOWERS, Carrie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 28, 1931
MRS. CARRIE BOWERSMRS. CARRIE BOWERS

Funeral services are to be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Carrie Bowers, 55, who died at her home in Watauga Valley, Carter County, Monday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Bowers cemetery in West Virginia. The Rev. Mulck is to be in charge of the services.

Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lovelace; two brothers, Bill and Dave Lovelace; and two sisters, Margaret Bowers and Lillie Gastiger.

BOWERS, Charlie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 7, 1946 Well Known Negro Citizen Dies Here

A respected Negro citizen, Charlie Bowers, 59, died here Tuesday at 12:45 a.m. after a four-year illness. He was well known as an active man before his recent illness. He was for twenty-six years an employe[sic] of the late Alf T. Shell. His brother, John (Chick) Bowers, who survives him, is janitor at the City Hall. His only son, George Bowers is a postal employe[sic] at the Elizabethton post office. His wife Augusta and one sister Lucy Brown are the other survivors here.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Phillippi Baptist church at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Tetrick Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BOWERS, Charles (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 28, 1967
SHADY VALLEY
Mrs. Charles Bowers, Jr. was killed in an automobile accident near Elizabethton Saturday night. Her husband was seriously injured. He is the son of Mrs. Monroe Smith who lives here.

BOWERS, Charlie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 13, 1939, pp 1
THIRTEEN IN JAIL IN KNIFE MURDER
TWO MEN ALSO BADLY SLASHED IN DRUNK BRAWL
Three Women Among Those Held by Sheriff Brumitt in Bowers Death

Thirteen persons, including three young women, were in Carter county jail today, awaiting preliminary hearing, which will probably be held during the latter part of the week, on charges growing out of a fatal knife affray at the home of Adam Hurley, in the upper Stoney Creek section of the 12th district, early Sunday morning.

Charlie Bowers, 40-year-old World war veteran, died en route to a local hospital as the result of multiple knife wounds sustained in the fight, termed “a drunken brawl” by investigating county officers, in which two other men received severe injuries.

Reuben Bowers, 25, suffered serious gashes in the back and side; Chester Hurley, 23, sustained deep cuts in the back. Bowers was treated at a local hospital and taken to the home of his sisters, Mrs. Clarence Garland, Elizabethton. His condition was described as “serious.” Hurley was incarcerated in county jail following medical treatment.

Those held in connection with the affray are: Adam Hurley, 46; Laura Hurley, 20, his daughter; Alvin and Chester Hurley, Adam’s cousins; Dana and Jady Ward, brothers; Ed and Henry Garland, brothers;

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Alonzo and Clint Stout, cousins; Jess Smith; and two girls, ages 14 and 16 years.
Preliminary hearings will be given as soon as Reuben Bowers is able to testify, Sheriff Ernest

Brumitt said this morning.
Funeral services for Charlie Bowers, CCC camp employe[sic] and a member of the 117th infantry

during the war, were conducted from the Buladeen Baptist church this afternoon at two o’clock. Bowers succumbed to deep gashes across the top of his head, in the right shoulder and left temple.

A coroner’s jury, composed of W. B. Morley, Reece Hill, John Wade Wilson, Clarence Hyder, Orville Arnett and Mike Boatright, found Bowers “died as the result of knife wounds inflicted by persons or person unknown.”

Bowers was found in a ditch approximately 120 yards from the Hurley house, where it is believed the fight started. He died in Sheriff Brumitt’s car en route to a hospital here.

Investigating county officers voiced the belief today that the fight started as the result of a drunken argument as to whether or not “a fainting spell” taken by one of the girls was genuine.

One of the girls apparently fainted, and during an attempt to revive her a man remarked that it was “a fake.” Instant defense developed into the battle in which knives into the battle in which knives were brought into play, the officers narrated.

An argument earlier in the night had been settled peacefully at the time, officers declared.

The entire party at the Hurley home was intoxicated, the officers said; a pint of whiskey was found just outside the door of the house.

Officers who arrived on the scene approximately a half hour after the fight started said there was no light in the Hurley residence, except that of an open fireplace. The residence is a two-room frame building.

Sheriff Brumitt said today officers received word of the trouble from Jess Smith and Clint Stout, who took Rhuben[sic] Bowers to a hospital here. Officers arrived on the scene at about 4:00 a.m.

The injured Chester Hurley was found in a bed at the home. Officers said the three girls were with him when he was located. Complaining that his back “troubled” him, Hurley was found to have received a deep gash across the small of his back. He apparently did not know until then that he had been injured.

Charlie Bowers was located only after his groans prompted officers to conduct a thorough flashlight search of the terrain in the vicinity of the house.

All members of the party were rounded up and incarcerated in the county jail before daybreak Sunday morning. Charges will be preferred against them this afternoon, Sheriff Brumitt said.

Investigating officers were Deputies W. B. Morley, Reece Hill, Tom Odom and Charlie Deloach.

BOWERS, Charlie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 13, 1939 CHARLIE BOWERS

Funeral services for Charlie Bowers, 40, who was the victim of a knife fight at the home of Adam Hurley, 12th district, early Sunday morning, were conducted from the Buladeen Baptist Church this afternoon at two o’clock.

The Rev. Arthur Roberts officiated; interment was in the Bowers Cemetery.

Bowers, who died of multiple knife wounds while en route to a local hospital, served in the 117th infantry during the World war.

Survivors are his widow, Gracie Bowers; two daughters, Pauline and Irene Bowers; two sons, Eugene and Bernie Bowers; one sister, Mrs. Clarence Garland; three brothers, John, Earl and Reuben Bowers.

Active pallbearers were Mell Lowe, Anderson Richardson, Jess Heatherly, Will White, Carnie Asher, Harry Rogers.

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Flowerbearers[sic]: Kate Richardson, Laura Holden, Mrs. Emma Blevins, Amis White, Margaret Estep, Hazel Myers, Hazel Rogers, Nettie Hodge, Laura Garland, Mrs. Rex Estep.

BOWERS, Crawford (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 14, 1938
MRS. CRAWFORD BOWERS
Funeral services for Mrs. Crawford Bowers, 20, who died at a local hospital Friday night, will be held at her home on Blue Spring branch this afternoon at two o’clock. The services will be conducted by the Rev. R. J. Carden; interment will be in the Bowers cemetery.
Mrs. Bowers is survived by her husband; one son, Lewis Bowers; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams; five sisters and three brothers.
Pallbearers will be John Carriger, Clark Wilson, Joe Bowers, Maynard Collins, Crow Nidiffer, Andy Nidiffer.
Flower bearers: Alice Williams, Burnie Collins, Trula Williams, Gladys Wilson, Alice Wilson, Lizzie Wilson, Mrs. Dana Carden, Miss Reta Carden, Mrs. Roy Peeks, Mrs. Eston Rash, Francis Carriger.

BOWERS, Daniel

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 5, 1944 DANIEL BOWERS

Daniel Bowers, lifetime residence of Hunter and community, passed away at one o’clock yesterday afternoon at his home after an illness of over a year.

Mr. Bowers was 72 years old and is survived by his wife, Mattie; three daughters, Mrs. Lena Prestly of the home, Mrs. Blanche Wilson of Hunter, Mrs. Rader Gentry of Johnson City; four sons, Frank and Monroe of the home, Stoney, Virginina[sic] and Hobart of Appalachia, Va.

Funeral services will be held at the Watauga Baptist Church at two o’clock tomorrow afternoon with the Rev. Freeman of the Clinquepin Grove Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be made in the Academy Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be chosen from friends at the church. Funeral services are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

[JAKS Note: the brother left out of above obituary from Stoney, Va. was Robert Bowers, according to sister Rader Gentry’s obituary in April 1945]

BOWERS, Daniel A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 31, 1929 DANIEL A. BOWERS

Daniel A. Bowers, 80, a life-long farmer of Carter county, died at his home on Blue Springs Branch Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. He is survived by Mrs. W. P. Buckles and Mrs. W. D. Nave of Watauga Valley; Mrs. D. S. Buckles of Winter; Mrs. G. I. Morrell, of Elizabethton; Mrs. Virginia Lovelace, of Richmond, Cal.; Mrs. Reece Bowers, of Hampton.

Funeral services were conducted from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. John Mathews officiating. Interment took place in the family cemetery.

Curtis-North Funeral home was in charge.

BOWERS, David Stover

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 22, 1936 DAVID BOWERS DIES SATURDAY

David Stover Bowers, 85, prominent Carter County citizen, died Saturday night at 9:30 after a short illness.

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Survivors are five children, Prof. E. L. Bowers, superintendent of elementary schools, Ross L. Bowers, M. C. Bowers, Mrs. E. A. Morrell of Watauga and Mrs. W. N. Justice of Bristol, and W. C. Bowers of Orlando, Fla.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later, pending arrival of relatives.

BOWERS, David Stover

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 23, 1936 BOWERS RITES TO BE TUESDAY

Funeral rites for David Stover Bowers, 85, prominent retired businessman and former revenue officer, who died Saturday night, will be conducted from the M. E. Church at Hunter, Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. E. M. Unbach officiating, assisted by the Rev. Clay Wilson. Interment will be in the Ritchie Cemetery near Carter.

The deceased, a son of David B. and Christine Bowers, was born September 26, 1850. In 1873 he was married to Miss Jennie P. Miller, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. J. K. Miller, uniting two prominent and old families.

For more than a half century, Mr. Bowers, who was familiarity known as “Uncle Dave,” was a prominent leader in civic affairs of Carter County. He served two different times in the Internal Revenue service serving as chief clerk until 1880. On March 12, 1906 he re-entered the service, doing special work under the Washington office until March 14, 1914. He also spent many years riding over the hills of the county selling groceries.

Survivors of the deceased are two daughters, Mrs. W. N. Justice of Bristol, Mrs. E. A. Morrell of Watauga; four sons, Prof. E. L. Bowers, superintendent of the city schools of Elizabethton, M. C. Bowers of Elizabethton, W. C. Bowers of Orlando, Fla., Ross L. Bowers of Atlanta, Georgia; and one sisters, Mrs. Alexander Lacy of Hopson.

Active pallbearers will be A. B. Williams, Frank Anderson, C. R. Hathaway, R. A. Brumit, J. W. Peters, Dr. J. C. Bowers, J. M. Moreland and George W. Cole.

Mesdames H. C. Rumley, Clinton Lewis, H. H. Banner, David May, Oliver, Whisner, Henry Williams, K. P. Banks, J. R. Ritchie and R. E. Harrell will serve as flower bearers.

The body will remain at the home of Prof. E. L. Bowers until the services Tuesday afternoon.

BOWERS, Earl

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 15, 1940
EARL BOWERS SHOOTS SELF THRU HEART – Grief over Dead Wife And Condition of Sick Child Blamed for Act

Despondent over “so much trouble” is said to be the cause of Earl Bowers, 35-year old father of three children of the Blue Springs section, piercing his heart with a .12-guage short gun today, dying approximately five minutes later, member of the sheriff’s force said.

According to officers, Sheriff Ernest Brumitt, Rhody Fortner and Charlie DeLoach, who made the investigation, Bowers had gone in to his bed-room[sic] and pulled the trigger, his body falling back on the bed.

A neighbor, working in the garden nearby heard the shot and ran to the house. Officers were called.

Grieving over the death of his wife nearly two years ago, and the condition of his youngest child, was advanced as the basis for the committing the act.

“I got into so much trouble and tryed everything to get out” a note read that was found nearby. Here a few words were intelligible.

The note, written on a part of a dirty envelope, continued “I had only thing in this world I love and want. Someone tell Miss Stover not to send her away if she can’t help her, get someone to keep her. I’m going to

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mee” … ” and here a word could not be made out.
On the back of the envelope were three words: “I want Shirley to have what stuff I have got here.” Further instructions on the envelope provided arrangements for the funeral. He requested that

Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Jess Richardson “talk” over him.
Bowers’ wife died about one year and a half ago, a few days after she gave birth to her youngest

child, who is said has been in a very bad physical condition since birth. The child has been treated at various hospitals and was recently sent home with a report that doctors were unable to do anything for it, officers stated.

A brother of Bowers was stabbed to death in a fracas at a cabin in Taylor Hollow off from Stoney Creek about a year ago. His body was found near the cabin home of Adam Hurley following an all-night party at the Hurly home.

Bowers leaves three small children.

The body was brought to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this morning to prepare for burial. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

BOWERS, Earl

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 16, 1940
FUNERAL HELD TODAY FROM STONEY CREEK CHURCH FOR BOWERS

Funeral Service for Earl Bowers, 30, who died yesterday morning from gun shot wounds said to be self-inflicted by investigating officers, were held this afternoon from the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.

Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Jess Richardson conducted the services following a request made by the deceased in a note found after the shooting.

Bowers left a note setting forth the reasons for his act. Grief over his wife and an afflicted child were believed to be chief reasons.

His wife died about a year and a half ago. Relatives and friends had been taking care of his children since her death.

Surviving are his 17 month-old son and two daughters.

BOWERS, Edith

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September, 22, 1932 EDITH BOWERS

A two-months-old baby, Edith Bowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bowers, Carter, died Thursday morning after a short illness.

Surviving are her parents; three sisters, Mary, Marie and Sylvia; three brothers, Marion, Zeke, and Stant.

Funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon at four o’clock with Rev. Kilgore officiating.

Burial will be made in Bowers Cemetery.

BOWERS, Ella Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 25, 1940 ELLA ELIZABETH BOWERS

Ella Elizabeth Bowers, infant daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bowers, died at the family residence, 108 West K Street, Sunday evening.

Surviving are the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Buckles and R. A. Bowers, all of Elizabethton.

Funeral services held this afternoon at two o’clock. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. 209

BOWERS, Emma

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 27, 1945 MRS. EMMA BOWERS

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Bowers, 84, route 2, who died early Saturday morning, will be conducted at the Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Orvil Stokes officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.

Mrs. Bowers is survived by three sons, Bruce, Nick and Clint; four daughters: Mrs. Kate Bawgus of Johnson City, Mrs. Geetie Oliver, Mrs. Sally Richardson and Mrs. Zillia Wilson, all of Route 2; 22 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

BOWERS, Emert

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 23, 1932 EMERT BOWERS

Emert Bowers died at his home on Stoney Creek Monday morning at 6:25 o’clock.

Funeral services were conducted from the home this morning at 10 o’clock by the Rev. D. R. Kilgore. Interment was in the Ritchie cemetery.

He is survived by one brother, J. K. Bowers of Stoney Creek, and one sister, Mrs. Eva Nave of Escolon, Calif.

BOWERS, Ervin D.

ERVIN D. BOWERS
“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 20, 1944

Ervin Denver Bowers, 8 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Bowers, Rt. 2, died at 10 a.m. at the home today, after being taken suddenly ill Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m.

Survivors are, one sister, Emma Jo, one brother, Jerry James, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, Rt. 2, a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mattie Bowers, Rt. 2.

Funeral services are incomplete and are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BOWERS, Ethel

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 16, 1929 ETHEL BOWERS

Ethel Bowers, the 4-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brown Bowers, died at the home in Watauga Valley Tuesday, Jan. 15. Interment was in the family cemetery, with Curtis-North officiating.

BOWERS, Floyd

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 11, 1939 BOWERS YOUGH IS DEAD

Floyd Bowers, 19-year-old youth who was reported by the sheriff’s office to have shot himself Thursday night, died early Monday morning in the St. Elizabeth hospital.

Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Eliza Jane Bowers Garland, his step-father, Clarence Garland, one sister, Blonnie, two brothers, Ernest and Clarence, Jr.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Bowers Cemetery at Winner on Tuesday morning at ten o’clock with the Rev. V. Floyd Starke in charge.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from among friends at the funeral.

BOWERS, George R.

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DEATH TAKES GEO. BOWERS
Dr. George R. Bowers, son of the late Murray Bowers of the Blue Springs section of Carter

County, was found shot to death at 8:30 o’clock last night at his home in Knoxville. A pistol with one bullet discharged was found near the 52-year-old physician, according to police. Officers reported, Dr. Bowers committed suicide. Neighbors attracted to the house by the shot rushed into the Bowers home and found the doctor dying on the bathroom floor. His wife and members of the family had left earlier to visit with one of Dr. Bowers’ married daughters.

It is reported that Dr. Bowers had been in ill health for some time. Only recently he had suffered a stroke and had not completely recovered. He had been practicing physician in Knoxville during the past 13 years. Dr. Bowers was born and reared in the ninth district and after the death of his father and mother, Murray Bowers and Lize Pierce Bowers, he went to live with David S. Bowers. D. S. Boers, after George finished Watauga Academy, then at Hunter, moved to Maryville so that the young man might enter Maryville College.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. G. R. Bowers, No. 612 Ben Hur avenue, Knoxville; two daughters, Mrs. R. A. Birdwell and Mrs. Boyd Smith; two sons, Sanders and Fleetis, all of Knoxville, two brothers, Sol and Bee, living on the Bowers farm near Hunter.

The body was removed to Mann’s last night pending funeral announcement.

BOWERS, Gertie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 2, 1946 MRS. GERTIE BOWERS

Mrs. Gertie Bowers, age 78, died at the home of her son, W. D. Bowers, 113 West Poplar street, Johnson City, Tuesday morning at 8:30 after a long illness.

Mrs. Bowers was a member of the Watauga Baptist Church at Hunter.

Survivors are two sons, W. D. Bowers, Johnson City, E. H. Bowers, Kingsport; one daughter, Mrs. H. J. Loveless, Milligan College; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, N. J. Nidiffer, Carter, C. J. Nidiffer, Johnson City.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11:00 o’clock from the Watauga Baptist Church at Hunter with the Rev. Lloyd Greer and the Rev. Harry Leonard officiating.

The body will be returned to the home of the daughter Mrs. H. J. Loveless at Milligan Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock.

The funeral cortege will have the leave the home at 10:00 o’clock Thursday morning to go to the Watuaga Baptist Church.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BOWERS, Grant

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 30, 1948 GRANT BOWERS

Grant Bowers, 75-year-old retired employee of the Tennessee Line and Twine Company, died at 8:10 o’clock Monday night at his home at Bluff City, route 2, after a two-week illness.

He was employed with the twine firm for 23 years before retiring two years ago. He was a native of Carter County, moving to near Bluff City only a short time ago.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Ida Bowers; and a half-sister, Mrs. Minnie Hardin of Blue Springs.

Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Blue Springs Christian Church, with the Rev. John Mathes in charge. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery on Stoney Creek.

Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BOWERS, Infant

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“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 21, 1940
ROAN MOUNTAIN, August 19
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Bowers of Elizabethton; was brought here Tuesday for interment in the McCloud family cemetery. Mrs. Bowers is the former Miss Melba Rose McCloud of Roan Mountain.

BOWERS, Irene

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 6, 1938 MRS. IRENE BOWERS

Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Bowers, 26, who died suddenly at her home on Blue Springs Saturday evening, were conducted at the Blue Springs Christian Church yesterday at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. John Mathews officiating. Interment was in the Crowe Cemetery.

Mrs. Bowers is survived by her husband, Earl Bowers; two children, Jerry and Jacqueline; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bunton; two sisters, Evelyn and Olamay Bunton; two brothers, Edward and William, Jr., all of Elizabethton.

Pallbearers were Wilton Scott, Howard Clawson, Dave Blevins, Homer Harper, Grant Pierce, Lee Briggs.

Flower bearers were Leona Scott, Nancy Scott Estep, Beulah Blevins, Vada Howell, Bonnie Howell, Blitha Howell, Doris Little, Pearl Hyder, Wilma Blevins, Anna Mae Harper, Glenna Bowers, Bertha Crowe, Mallie Campbell, Luella Campbell, Bennie Bowman, Pansy Bowman, Lara Clawson, Alma Clawson.

BOWERS, Isaac N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 24, 1933 ISAAC N. BOWERS

Isaac N. Bowers died at his boarding house, corner Sycamore and E Streets, Monday afternoon at 3:15. He was 88 years of age.

Funeral services will be held at the Highland Cemetery this afternoon at three o’clock and will be conducted by the Rev. W. F. Pitts. He is survived by one son, R. A. Bowers of North Carolina.

BOWERS, Isaac N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 28, 1933 ISAAC N. BOWERS

Isaac N. Bowers, or “Uncle Ike” as everyone knew him, died Monday afternoon, after about two months’ illness. He was buried at the Highland Cemetery with the Rev. W. R. Pitts, pastor of the First M. E. Church in charge. Mr. Bowers was born in the year 1845. He was a soldier in the Civil war. He was married to Miss Emma Line Grace in the year 1865, who preceded him to the grave 22 years ago, and to this union were born two children, Mrs. John Ryan, who died in 1918 and one son, R. A. Bowers of Andres, N. C.

Pallbearers were H. Clay Smith, Earnest Shipley, W. J. Jenkins, Bill Hampton and P. H. Ingoldsby.

Flower bearers were Mrs. W. B. Hampton, Mrs. Fred Nance and the Misses Elizabeth and Francis Ryan, two great-grandchildren of the deceased.

BOWERS, Isaac N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 26, 1945 ISAAC N. BOWERS FUNERAL FRIDAY

Isaac N. Bowers, 90, father of Mayor J. C. Bowers, died at his home route 2 yesterday evening at 6:30 p.m.

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Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Chrisley Bowers and Martha Hathaway Bowers. He was a member of the Baptist church at Hunter.

Besides Mayor Bowers, he is survived by one other son, Pat Bowers; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Berry, Mrs. Bessie Bowers, Mrs. Flora Chambers, all of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Nanny Murray of Seminole, Tex.; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, A. B. Bowers and T. B. Bowers.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mayor Bowers, 209 Riverside Drive, Friday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Harry Leonard officiating. Burial will be in Hunter Cemetery.

Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends.

The body will be returned to the home of Mayor Bowers Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BOWERS, J. D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 3, 1934 J. D. BOWERS

J. D. Bowers, three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers, died at the family residence at Carter Sunday afternoon at six o’clock, after a short illness.

Funeral services were conducted from the home this afternoon at 12:30, the Rev. Kilgore officiating. Interment was made at the Blue Springs Cemetery.

Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers and two sisters, Roxie and Edith.

BOWERS, James Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 7, 1931
JAMES HENRY BOWERS
James Henry Bowers, 76, native of Carter County, died this morning at his home in Siam. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Allan, Percy and Emmert. The body will be buried tomorrow at two o’clock at the Vanhuss cemetery near Siam.

BOWERS, Jennie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 13, 1937
MRS. JENNIE BOWERS
Mrs. Jennie Bowers, 27, wife of W. C. Bowers, died at her home in Watauga Valley this morning at 4:00 o’clock.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10:00 from the Bowers Cemetery at Watauga Valley at Watauga Valley with the Rev. H. C. Hopkins in charge. The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home this evening to the home.
Survivors are the husband and three children at home; two sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Montgomery and Mrs. Nannie Eversole, of Lynch, Ky.; one half-brother, James W. Williams, and one half-sister, Emma Jane Williams of Watauga Valley.
Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from the friends.

BOWERS, Jennie Ruth

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 10, 1945 Death Notice.

BOWERS, Jennie Ruth, 17, died at the home in Hampton, Friday at 12:30 p.m. Funeral service conducted from Church of God Sunday 2 p.m. with the Rev. Saylors and the Rev. R. H. Carden officiating. Burial in Norton Cemetery. Survivors are the parents: Mr. and Mrs. Emmert Bowers; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Scalf of Johnson City, Miss Dicia and Lena Bowers; seven brothers, Carmon R., W. M., Harold, Milborn, of Michigan and Woodrow. Pallbearers: Harlan Horton, Elmer Mathes, Clyde Cates, Henry

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Williams, Sean Williams and E. C. Mathis. Flower bearers will be selected from friends. The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Sunday at 12 p.m. in the church in Hampton and will lie in state until time for the service.
[JAKS Note: only 5 of 7 brothers listed in obituary.]

BOWERS, Joe Powell

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 18, 1936 JOE R. [sic] BOWERS DIES IN FLA.

Joe R.[sic] Bowers, 60, prominent native of Carter County and well known in East Tennessee, died Saturday night at St. Petersburg, Florida, following a year’s illness.

The body will arrive in Elizabethton, Tuesday evening and be taken to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the funeral services Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock at the First Christian Church. The Rev. A. Preston Gray, pastor of the Kingsport Christian Church, assisted by Rev. J. J. Musick will be in charge of the service. Interment will be in the Fletcher Cemetery. Music will be under the direction of Luther Hampton.

Mr. Bowers was born in Siam, the son of the late Rev. John L. Bowers. For a number of years he taught school at Hampton, after which he was employed by the ET&WNC Railway Co. He was associated for a number of years with the First National Bank of Elizabethton, and also assisted in organizing the Holston National Bank here in 1920 where he served as cashier. For the past five or six years he had been in the real estate business in Florida.

The deceased was married twice, first to Miss Lela Fletcher who died several years ago, and later to Miss Josie Fletcher who survives him.

Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Carsie Reynolds of Avondale, Pa., Mrs. Inez Smith of Westchester, Pa.; three sons, Connelly Bowers of Harrisburg, Pa., Carmen Bowers of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Joe P. Bowers of Pennsylvania; five sisters, Mrs. Rhoda VanHuss of Bloomington, Ill., Mrs. Agnes Kyte of Harlan, Ky., Mrs. Delia Slemp of Neva, Mrs. Maggie Carriger of Hampton, Mrs. Kat Worley of Elizabethton; four brothers, Avery Bowers and John L. Bowers of Elizabethton, the Rev. D. B. Bowers of Chattanooga, Prof. R. B. Bowers of Bristol, Va., and a step-mother, Mrs. D. S. Nave.

Active pallbearers will be Major C. R. Hathaway, John Proffitt, A. G. Brumit, W. Y. Simerly, T. A. Dugger, R. T. Johnson, Jr., W. W. Smith, P. H. Elliott.

Honorary pallbearers who will also have charge of the flowers will include Mike Hall, Dan Campbell, S. J. Carden, Nat Perry, S. W. Dungan, Dr. J. C. Bowers, Charles Collins, E. E. Hathaway, Dan M. Brumit, E. C. Alexander, E. H. Holly, P. I. Brumit, Andy Bowers, T. C. Price, Robert T. Johnson Sr., W. G. Campbell, P. S. Wagner, J. B. Nave Sr., B. R. Taylor, Dr. Allen Taylor, Sherman Williams, Joe Meredith, Will Chambers, J. D. VanHuss, Butler Hardin, Elijah Pierce and W. G. B. Simerly.

BOWERS, Joe Powell

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 19, 1936 JOE R. BOWERS

Last rites for Joe R.[sic] Bowers, 60, prominent native of Carter County, who died Saturday in St. Petersburg, Fla., will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock at the First Christian Church of Elizabethton with the Rev. A. Preston Gray of Kingsport, assisted by the Rev. J. J. Musick, officiating. Interment will be in the Fletcher Cemetery.

The body of the deceased will arrive here this evening and will be taken to the Hathaway Funeral Home where it will remain until the funeral.

Active pallbearers will be Major C. R. Hathaway, John Proffitt, A. G. Brumit, W. Y. Simerly, R. T. Johnson, Jr., T. A. Dugger, W. W. Smith, and P. H. Elliott.

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BOWERS, John A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 30, 1944 JOHN A. BOWERS

John A. Bowers, age 66, constable of Carter County and life-long resident, passed away suddenly last night, apparently suffering a heart attack, at the South Side Christian Church where he was attending services.

He lived with his wife on route 1, whom he married 39 years ago. Mr. Bowers had been in ill health for the past year and has had several light heart attacks. He was a member of the Carter Christian Church.

Surviving him besides his wife Bessie, are two daughters, Mrs. T. F. Wagner of Norton, Va., and Mrs. Dewey Bradshaw of 520 Siam Road; two sons, Harmon and T. C. Bowers of the city; three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Bradley of Bastrop, Texas, Mrs. Caroline Nidiffer of route 2, Mrs. Kate McQueen of 207 Academy; and one brother, Bob Bowers of Bristol.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the South Side Christian Church at two o’clock with the Rev. Grant H. Laws, pastor of the church, in charge, assisted by the Rev. Johnny Hall. Burial will be made in the DeLoach Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Lofton Keller, George Angel, John Turner, Tine Morgan, Ray Heaton, and William Bowman.

The body will be removed from the Tetrick Funeral Home to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dewey Bradshaw of 520 Siam Road at four o’clock this evening.

BOWERS, John A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 31, 1944 JOHN A. BOWERS

Funeral services for John A. Bowers have been postponed until Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at East Side Christian Church with the Rev. Grant H. Laws, pastor of the church officiating, assisted by the Rev. Johnny Hall. Burial will be made in the DeLoach Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Lofton Keller, George Angel, John Turner, Tice Morgan, Ray Heaton, and William Bowman.

Mr. Bowers was 66 years old and a constable of Carter County. He died Wednesday evening at the East Side Christian Church where he was attending services.

Surviving him are his wife, Bessie Bowers; two daughters, Mrs. T. F. Wagner of Norton, Va., Mrs. Dewey Bradshaw of 520 Siam Road; two sons, Herman and T. C. Bowers of this city; three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Bradley of Bastrop, Texas, who is returning for the services, Mrs. Caroline Nidiffer of Rt. 2, Mrs. Kate McQueen of 203 Academy; and one brother, Bob Bowers of Bristol.

The body will be removed from the Tetrick Funeral Home to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dewey Bradshaw of 520 Siam Road either this evening or Saturday morning, where it will lie in state until the funeral hour.

BOWERS, John A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 1, 1944 JOHN A. BOWERS

Funeral services for John A. Bowers, who died Wednesday evening, will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at East Side Christian Church with Rev. Grant H. Laws in charge, assisted by Rev. Johnny Hall. Burial will be made in DeLoach Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Lofton Keller, George Angel, John Turner, Tine Morgan, Ray Heaton, and William Bowman.

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The body was removed from the Tetrick Funeral Home to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dewey Bradshaw, 520 Siam Road, where it will lie in state until the funeral hour.

BOWERS, John B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 26, 1941 JOHN B. BOWERS

Funeral services for John B. Bowers, 75, who died Tuesday morning at his home on Route 5 in the O’possum[sic] Hollow section of the county, following a long illness, will be held this afternoon at 1:30 from the home. Rev. Clyde Cannon will officiate. Burial will be made in the Wilson cemetery.

Mr. Bowers is survived by one son, Helton Bowers; one brother, Robert Bowers of Carter county.

BOWERS, John H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 19, 1944 JOHN H. BOWERS

John H. Bowers, 53, route 1 Shell Creek, died at 2 p.m. December 18, in Appalachian Hospital, Johnson City, where he had been a patient for the past week. He had been in ill health for the past two years.

He was a retired postal employee. Twenty-four years ago he was a rural mail clerk in Elizabethton. In succeeding years he was in postal service in Bristol, Miami, Chattanooga, and Shell Creek.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Elizabethton.

Survivors are, the wife, Mrs. Macey Bowers; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Womack of Chattanooga; two sons, Cpl. John Chris Bowers in England, and Lieut. Henry Taylor Bowers in the army air corps in Tampa; four grandchildren.

The body will be removed to the home Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete today pending the arrival of a son. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BOWERS, John H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 21, 1944 JOHN H. BOWERS

The funeral of John H. Bowers, 56, who died December 18, in Appalachian Hospital in Johnson City, will be held Friday at 2 p.m., at the Shell Creek Christian Church, with the Rev. John A. Leland officiating. Burial will be in the McLain Cemetery. Nephews will be pallbearers.

The body will be removed from the Tetrick Funeral Home chapel this afternoon, and will be lie in state at the residence until the funeral services tomorrow.

BOWERS, John K.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 30, 1936 JOHN K. BOWERS

John K. Bowers, 70, well known farmer of Carter, died Tuesday evening at a local hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Ritchie Cemetery Thursday morning at ten o’clock with the Rev. Arthur Roberts officiating.

Only survivor of the deceased is a sister, Mrs. Avie Nave of Modesto, California. The body will remain at the North Funeral Home until the service.

Active pallbearers will be Jim Hyder, Sanford Ritchie, Andy Ritchie, Lonnie Davis, Lanie Elliott, and S. J. Lewis.

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BOWERS, John Murray

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 14, 1937
JOHN MURRAY BOWERS
John Murray Bowers of Blue Springs community died in a local hospital Friday afternoon at the age of 83 years.
Funeral services were conducted from the home Saturday afternoon at three o’clock with the Rev. John Matthews in charge. Interment was in the family cemetery.
Survivors are four sons, Burgie, Brown, Green and Grant Bowers; five daughters, Mrs. Emma Vandeventer, Mrs. Josie Berry, Mrs. Maggie Crow, Mrs. Bessie Hardin, Miss Della Bowers; one brother, A. B. Bowers; and 26 grandchildren.

Active pallbearers were Dan Rominger, Walter Oliver, Shell Oliver, Grant Pierce, Martin Pierce, Floyd Bowers.

Those in charge of the floral offerings were Misses Emma Bowers, Ollie Buckles, Byrl Bowers, Myrtle Hardin, Celia Berry and Pauline Oliver.

BOWERS, Kate E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 10, 1944 KATE E. BOWERS

Funeral services were held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Lynn Avenue Church of God for Miss Kate E. Bowers, age 38, who passed away at her home, 1014 Oak Street, Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Burial was made in Highland Park Cemetery.

Miss Bowers had been ill for the past seventeen years. She was a member of the Tacoma Avenue Church of God, Johnson City.

Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Mollie Bowers; two sisters, Alice and Josie, all of the home.
The Rev. C. A. McGilliam officiated with the Rev. Allen Hart and Rev. James Bishop assisting. Active pallbearers were Ted Crouch, Otis Grindstaff, Glenn Boatright, Hobart Shell, B. H. Davis

and Raymond Geisler.
The Tetrick Funeral Home was in charge.

BOWERS, Lawson

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 22, 1934 LAWSON BOWERS

Lawson Bowers, 64 years of age, died at his home on Blue Springs branch this morning at 5:30 following an illness of six months.

Survivors are six daughters and three sons, one brother and one sister. Three children are dead and his wife.

Funeral services will be held at the home at ten o’clock Saturday morning and will be in charge of the Rev. D. C. Patrick and the Rev. James Fair.

Interment will be in the family cemetery.

BOWERS, Lawson

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 2, 1947 LAWSON BOWERS

Lawson Bowers, 69, died in the St. Elizabeth hospital, Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. after a short illness. Mr. Bowers was the son of the late Susie Oliver and Chrisley Bowers.

Survivors are two brothers, Robert Bowers, Elizabethton, Charlie Bowers, Bluff City; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Nidiffer and Mrs. Annie Nidiffer of Elizabethton and Mrs. Lillie Oliver of Bluff City, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Watauga Baptist Church at Hunter with Rev. Lloyd Greer and Rev. Crusey Holder officiating. Burial will be in Bowers Cemetery. The body will remain in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for services.

BOWERS, Lilburn T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 12, 1935 HOLDS RITES FOR LILBURN BOWERS

Funeral services for Lilburn T. Bowers, 79, more familiarly known as “Uncle Lil” and one of the most prominent farmers in Carter County, who died Friday night at his home near Charity Hill following a long illness, will be conducted this afternoon at two o’clock in the Siam Baptist Church. The Rev. H. C. Hopkins assisted by the Rev. C. L. Bowden will officiate. Interment will be in the Bowers Cemetery near the home.

Mr. Bowers was an outstanding character in his community as well as a large landowner. He was active in church affairs and was a member of the Baptist church for more than fifty years.

He was born and reared near Siam, August 26, 1856, the son of the late Joseph and Emmaline Bowers, descendant of the early settlers in this section. He was married twice, first to Miss Martha Collins, who died Feb. 27, 1926. Later he was united in marriage to Miss Annie Garrison, who survives him, together with four children of the first marriage, Arnold Bowers and Mrs. D. E. Buck of Route 5 Johnson City, Mrs. J. C. Hyder and Mrs. J. L. Hyder of Elizabethton.

He is also survived by five grandchildren, one brother, Vol Bowers of Orlando, Florida; and one half brother, Robert Bowers of Elizabethton.

Active pallbearers will be Dr. G. G. Collins, Pat Heston, Will Bowers, Alfred Peters, Nelson Shell, Britton Randolph, Blevin Heaton and Delbert Holsclaw.

Flower bearers include the Misses Pearl Bowers, Ruby Lovelace, Hazel Ellis, Bertha Scalf, Carrie Scalf, Pearl Lovelace, Ruth Montgomery, Pauline Pierce, Bernice Heaton, Arcy Hardin, Frances Collins, Martina Hardin, Beulah Hardin, and Ruth Allen.

BOWERS, Luna

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 25, 1949 MRS. LUNA BOWERSMRS. LUNA BOWERS

Mrs. Luna Bowers, 28, of Route 2, Elizabethton, died suddenly in a Johnson City physician’s office Thursday at 3:30 p.m. while having an allergy test. She had been in poor health for sometime. She was a member of the Nidiffer Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Bowers, her father, Mike Williams of Route 2; three brothers, Clyde Williams and Hunter Williams both of Route 2, and Dewey Williams of Route 3; and two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Campbell and Mrs. Maggie Bowers both of Route 2 Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Nidiffer Chapel Freewill Baptist Church Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Crucie Holder officiating, assisted by the Rev. Monroe Smith and the Rev. Johnnie Harris. Burial will be in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Luther Bowers, Fuller Campbell, Willie Williams, Crow Nidiffer, Maynard Collins and Charley Smallans.

The body will be moved to the home of Coy Bowers today at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BOWERS, Luther A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 2, 1930
PROMINENT FARMER HERE SHOOTS SELF
LUTHER BOWERS, Ninth District Commits Suicide Near Home This Morning.

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Luther A. Bowers, 35, a prominent farmer of the ninth district, in the Blue Springs section of Carter county shot and instantly killed himself with a single barreled 12-gauge shot-gun at ten o’clock this morning, according to a decision received at noon of a coroner’s jury under the charge of County Coroner Robert T. Johnson, Jr.

A single shot wound in Bowers’ neck was said to be the cause of his death, and indications showed that it was self-inflicted. The shooting occurred in a roadway about a hundred yards from his home.

According to a statement of his wife, Bowers mentioned to members of his family that he believed that a fox was among his chickens, taking his gun and accompanied by his ten-year-old son, he went about a hundred yards up the road that ran by the farmhouse, and asked the boy to go into the bushes to look for the fox. It was while the boy was away that the shot was heard.

“I became alarmed as soon as I heard the shot, and felt that Luther had killed himself,” said Mrs. Bowers. “He has been in ill health for a number of months, and recently has not acted as if he were in his right mind.”

The son was said to have rushed back to his father when he heard the report of the gun, but Bowers was dead before the boy could reach him although only having to cover a distance of about thirty yards.

An imprint was found in the road seemingly made from the stock of the gun being placed upon the ground, Coroner Johnson said, and there were powder burns on his left hand. Members of the family who were nearby said that the report of the gun sounded as if it was muffled, or that the end of the barrel had been placed against some object.

Neighbors stated to the jury that Bowers had been acting queer for a number of days, that he would seldom talk to any one, and appeared as if some depressing matter was on his mind.

Bowers was a prominent and well-known farmer of his community, and was a descendant of an old Carter county family. He has scores of acquaintances throughout the county.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. The body was brought to a local undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial.

Bowers is survived by his widow and eight small children.

BOWERS, Luther A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 3, 1930 BOWERS RITES HELD AT HOME

Funeral services for Luther A. Bowers, 34, who died at his home on Blue Springs Branch at ten o’clock yesterday morning, were held at his home this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in charge of the Rev. Franch Wampler. Interment followed in the Bowers family cemetery.

The deceased is survived by his widow, Flora Bowers, four daughters and four sons, and his mother Mrs. Ike Morrell.

Bowers was alleged to have shot himself yesterday, believed caused by ill health of several months duration. He was a prominent farmer of Carter County and a member of one of the oldest families in this section.

BOWERS, Margaret Head

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 8, 1929 FUNERAL HELD FOR MRS. BOWERS, 68

Mrs. Margaret Head Bowers, 68, wife of S. S. Bowers, died Friday morning at Hunter.

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist Church at Hunter, the Rev. G. W. Matney, in charge. Burial was made in the Wilson Cemetery at Hunter.

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BOWERS, Martha A. O’Brien

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 27, 1935 MRS. MARTHA A. O’BRIEN BOWERS

Mrs. Martha A. O’Brien Bowers, 75, died at her home, Charity Hill, Wednesday evening at 9 o’clock.

Surviving are her husband, Reece Bowers; two sons, A. J. Bowers of Roan Mountain, and W. C. Bowers, of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Hyder of Unicoi; and 14 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 4 o’clock from the residence, the Rev. Clarence Howington and the Rev. Hamp Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Wesley Bowers, Charlie Poe, Nelson Wright, Clyde Nave and Kyle Heaton.

Honorary pallbearers: U.S.G. Ellis, W. H. Lovelace, L. T. Bowers, Sam Hyder, E. Treadway, C. H. Treadway, F. L. Ellis, B. F. Treadway, G. O. Collins, J. C. Heaton, Brownlow Scalf, W. C. Williams, Noah Webb, O. F. White, Nat T. Nave and J. B. Nave.

Flower bearers: Ethel Bowers, Bessie Mae Bowers, Grace Treadway, Mabel Treadway, Charlotte Hardin, Hazel Ellis, Mrs. Fred Bowers, Mrs. Nelson Wright, Mrs. G. H. Nave, Ruby Lovelace and Mary Lovelace.

BOWERS, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 22, 1932 MARY BOWERS

Funeral services for Mary Louise Bowers, aged one year and seven months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Bowers, who died at her home, 814 Roan Street, today, will be conducted at the Freewill Baptist Church Friday, at 2 p.m.

The Rev. Clarence Howington will officiate. Burial will take place in the Bowers Cemetery at Siam. Pallbearers will be John Bowers, Roy Wilcox, David McQueen, and Stover Jenkins.

Survivors are the parents; three brothers, Bill, Jr., Charles, and Fred; and one sister, Francis.

BOWERS, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 16, 1937
MARTIN BOWERS’ CHILD DIES IN JOHNS-HOPKINS

Mary Bowers, 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bowers of this city, died last night in the Johns-Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where she had been a patient for the past week.

The youngster had been critically ill for some time and was taken to Baltimore last week where she underwent an operation. Her mother was at her bedside when she died. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bowers, who survive her, along with five brothers and other relatives. She is the niece of Prof. E. L. Bowers, superintendent of city schools.

The body will arrive in this city tomorrow with funeral arrangements to be announced later.

BOWERS, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 17, 1937 MARY FRANCES BOWERS

Funeral services for Mary Frances Bowers, 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bowers, will be conducted from the First M. E. Church tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock with Rev. W. F. Pitts, Rev. H. C. Hopkins, Rev. C. L. Bowden and Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating.

Interment will be made inn the Shelby Hills cemetery in Bristol.

Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bowers, five brothers, Condon, James, Ralph, Richard and Benjamin. She was the niece of E. L. Bowers, superintendent of city schools.

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Active pall bearers will be Dr. J. C. Bowers, C. M. Rose, H. C. Crumley, John A. Shoun, Thomas Dugger and R. A. Brumit. Flower bearers will include Martha Jean Rose, Betty Sammons, Mildred Crabtree, Arleen Crumley, Anne Johnson, Jean Boers, Kathryn Bennett, Ruth Hart and Jo Ann Goode.

Mary Frances was a student of the sixth grade. She entered Johns-Hopkins hospital in Baltimore last Tuesday for treatment and underwent an operation from which she died Monday night.
The body was returned to Elizabethton today.

BOWERS, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 26, 1949 MRS. MARY BOWERSMRS. MARY BOWERS

Mrs. Mary Bowers, 81, died at her home Route 2, Elizabethton, Tuesday at 4:45 p.m. after a week’s illness. She was a member of the Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. W. P. Oliver of Bluff City, and Mrs. Rhudy Carden, Mrs. T. B. Williams, Mrs. Croy Nave, Mrs. Susie Anderson and Mrs. Rosa Berry all of Route 2, Elizabethton; two sons, Joe and Hicks Bowers both of Route 2, twenty-seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and three brothers, Ike and Mike Williams, of Route 2 and Allen Williams of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Roe Smith, Rev. Johnny Harris and the Rev. Ray Morton officiating. Burial will be the Bowers Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Crawford Bowers, Carl Williams, Grover Williams, Cecil Wilson, Crowe Nidiffer and Clark Wilson.

The body was returned to the home today at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BOWERS, Mary Catherine

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 17, 1948
MARY CATHERINE BOWERSMARY CATHERINE BOWERS

Mary Catherine Bowers, 67, of Route 2, died in a local hospital Monday at 4:10 a.m. after a short illness. She was a member of the Oliver Springs Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Sol Bowers; four sons, Crumley, Roy, Coy and Joe Bowers all of Route 2; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Pierce and Mrs. Bula Hardin both of Route 2; fifteen grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur and Daniel Bowers of Route 2; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Williams and Mrs. Cardie Nave both of Route 2.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Johnnie Harris officiating assisted by the Rev. Crucy Holder. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Charles Smalling, Joe Pierce, Willie Williams, Fuller Campbell, Joe Hardin and Claude Buckles.

The body will be moved to the home Tuesday evening from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BOWERS, Mattie

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 2, 1950
MRS. MATTIE BOWERSMRS. MATTIE BOWERS

Mrs. Mattie Bowers, 68, died at her home on Route 2, Elizabethton Friday morning after a long illness.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lena Presley and Mrs. Blanche Wilson both of Route 2; two sons, Frank and Monroe Bowers both of Route 2; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Lewis and Mrs. Nancy Ann Bowers both of Route 2; and twelve grandchildren.

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Funeral services will be conducted at the Hunter Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. W. W. Ward and the Rev. G. H. Glass officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Clay Hardin, Charley, Fred, and Paul Bowers, Tom Williams and Howard Bowers.

The body was returned to the home Saturday afternoon from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BOWERS, Nannie Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November, 10, 1932 NANNIE BOWERS

Nannie Amy Bowers, the eight-months-old daughter of Mrs. Blanche Bowers, died at the home of her grandfather, Tuesday night at 12 o’clock.

Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon. Internment was in the Wilson cemetery.

BOWERS, R. A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 4, 1948 R. A. BOWERS

R. A. Bowers, 66, died at his home on Key Street, Bristol, Va. Tuesday morning at 2 a.m. June 1. Formerly of Carter County, the deceased was a faithful member of the North Baptist Church and an employee of the Southern Railway.

Survivors are as follows:

His wife, Mrs. Sadie Bowers; three daughters, Mrs. George Bradshaw, Mrs. Dewey Helbert of Elizabethton, Mrs. Earnest Grant of Johnson City; four sons, R. L. Bowers of Johnson City, William, Dewey and Franklin, all of Bristol, Va.; one stepson, Marion Wilson of Georgia; three sisters, Mrs. Dave McQueen, Mrs. Carriger Bradley and Mrs. Caroline Nidiffer, all of Elizabethton; and a host of friends and relatives.

Funeral services were conducted from the North Bristol Baptist Church by the Rev. G. L. Trivett, assisted by J. F. Hodgson and the Rev. Earl Reece of Johnson City, Tuesday at 3 p.m.

Burial was in Susong Cemetery in Bristol, Va. Employees of the Southern Railway were active pallbearers. Friends and neighbors were honorary pallbearers. The ladies Sunday school class of the North Bristol Baptist Church were flower bearers.

BOWERS, R. A. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 15, 1936 MRS. R. A. BOWERS

Mrs. R. A. Bowers, 62, died Saturday evening at 6:48 at her home on Pine Street.
She was a member of the Methodist Church, South.
Survivors are the husband; six children, Mrs. W. L. Singleton of Birmingham, Ala., Miss Kathleen

Bowers, Mrs. H. M. Turner, Joe, Willie, and T. J. Bowers all of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Griffith of Christianburg, Va.; three brothers, Virge Morris of Greeneville, Robert Morris of Nebraska, Will Morris of Elizabethton; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon at three o’clock with the Rev. S. H. Austin officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Walter Edens, Arthur Edens, Frank Edens, Bob Edens, John Fisher, and John Phoenix.

Those in charge of the flowers will be Ruth Edens, Clara Fisher, Nellie Goliher, Ethel Hollars, Emmerette Edens, Mrs. Claude Edens, and Mrs. Henry Roark.

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BOWERS, R. B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 21, 1939 R. B. BOWERS

R. B. Bowers, 83, died at the home at Charity Hill early Saturday morning after a short illness. Mr. Bowers was one of the pioneer settlers of Carter county. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist church.

Survivors are one son, Will Bowers; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Charity Hill Sunday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Hemp Hopkins, assisted by the Rev. Clarence Howington, officiating. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery.

The body was returned to his residence from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home yesterday afternoon.

Active pallbearers are the following: Bruce Bowers, Wiley Bowers, James Bowers, Earl Bowers, Arthur Bowers, Harry Scalf, Nelson Shell, John Heaton.

BOWERS, Reece

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 22, 1942 REECE BOWERS

Reece Bowers, 71, died at his home at Hampton Wednesday morning.

Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. John Shepard in charge. Interment will be in the Hall cemetery.

Survivors are one son, William Donley Bowers of Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Grant Pierce of Watauga Valley; Mrs. Bill Nave of Watauga Valley; a number of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bowers served as a member of the Carter county court from 1924 to 1930.

Honorary pallbearers are Bob Rash, Luther Hall, Orville Hall, Harmon Campbell, Guerney Campbell, Bill Store, John Bell Campbell, Fred Baker, Mike Hall, Doe Deloach, Elsie Yates, Don Carden, Ed Rash, Roy Ward, Cleve Goodwin, Byrd Nave, Don Campbell, Dr. J. A. Hardin, Loyd Gouge, John Deloach.

Flowerbearers[sic] are Mrs. Orville Hall, Mrs. A. B. Stout, Mrs. Bill Stone, Mrs. Luther Hall, Mrs. Elija Hall, Mrs. Horace Campbell, Mrs. Ed Rash, Miss Pauline Stone, Miss Gertrude Johnson, Mrs. Dan Campbell, Mrs. Fred Baker, Miss Josie Campbell, Mrs. Doc Deloach, Mrs. Tom Deloach, Miss Mae Greenwell.

BOWERS, Reece

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 23, 1942 REECE BOWERS

Reece Bowers, 71, died at his home at Hampton Wednesday morning.

Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. John Shepard in charge. Interment was made in the Hall cemetery.

Survivors are one son, William Donley Bowers of Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Grant Pierce of Watauga Valley; Mrs. Bill Nave of Watauga Valley; a number of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bowers served as a member of the Carter county court from 1924 to 1930.

Pallbearers were Pearl Smith, A. B. Stout, Rayburn L. Ward, Harry Wolfe, Horace Campbell, Raymond Campbell.

Flowerbearers[sic] were Mrs. Orville Hall, Mrs. A. B. Stout, Mrs. Bill stone, Mrs. Luther Hall, Mrs. Elija Hall, Mrs. Horace Campbell, Mrs. Ed Rash, Miss Pauline Stone, Miss Gertrude Johnson, Mrs. Dan Campbell, Mrs. Fred Baker, Miss Josie Campbell, Mrs. Doe Deloach, Mrs. Tom Deloach, Miss Mae

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BOWERS, Reese (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 15, 1933 MRS. REESE BOWERS

Mrs. Reece Bowers, 62, died at her home at Hampton, Monday evening at 7 o’clock after a lingering illness. Mrs. Bowers was a good Christian woman and had a host of friends. She will be missed in the community where she made her home.

Funeral services were to be conducted from the home this afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. John Shepherd of Milligan College officiating. Interment was to be in the Simerly Cemetery.

Survivors are her husband, Reese Bowers and one son, Donnelly.

Pall bearers: Mike Hall, Fred Campbell, John Brumit, John Williams, Bill Stone and Lyde Hall. Flower bearers: Hilda Wagnoner, Arlina Wagner, Grace Stout, Ruth Williams, Pauline Stone, and Lucy Williams.

BOWERS, Utah Nidiffer

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 2, 1939 MRS. UTAH NIDIFFER BOWERS

Mrs. Utah Nidiffer Bowers, 25, died at her home Wednesday afternoon after a short illness. Mrs. Bowers was a member of the Cardwell Springs Baptist church at Winner.

She is survived by her husband, Earl Bowers; two daughters, Joe Anne and Shirley; four sisters, Mrs. Subird Nidiffer of Winner, Miss Tussie Nidiffer of Jersey City, N. J., Mrs. Nell Hinkle of Roda, Va.; one brother, Swift Nidiffer of Greeneville; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Nidiffer of Winner.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of her father Friday afternoon at two o’clock; the Rev. Arthur Roberts will officiate. Burial will follow in the James Elliott Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Jess Nidiffer, S. H. Williams, Juda Nave, Roy Nave, Henry Nave, James Elliott, Clamon Harrell, Andy Ritchie.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be the Misses Katie Williams, Lula Taylor, Alice Taylor, Bonnie May Ritchie, Ruby Nave, Lottie Nave, Nora Weaver, Hattie Weaver, Ina Ritchie, Marjorie Price, Effie Nidiffer.

BOWERS, Robert B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 23, 1941 ROBERT B. BOWERS

Robert B. Bowers, 79, died at his home at Watauga Valley, Sunday at 9:00 a.m. after a lingering illness.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Emma Bowers; four daughters, Mrs. Ike Oliver, Watauga Valley; Mrs. Will Richardson, Johnson City; Mrs. John Wilson, Bluff City; Mrs. Marshall Bogus, Johnson City; three sons, Nick, Clint, and Bruce Bowers.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Watauga Valley this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Kilgore and Rev. E. G. Bramlett officiating. Burial will be made in the Wilson Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Rhonda Robinson, Wade Wilson, Monroe Bowers, Isaac Davis, Allen Weaver, Dave Paris.

Flower bearers: Miss Kate Oliver, Susie Oliver, Hattie Oliver, Phillis Oliver, Lynn Bowers, Marie Richardson, Mrs. Mable Nave, Ida Danner, Annie Davis, Maude Wilson.

BOWERS, Robert T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 9, 1929 BOWERS RITES ON SATURDAY

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Robert T. Bowers, 49 years of age, Charity Hill community, died yesterday at 3 p.m., from gangrene poisoning caused by the bursting of his appendix, at the Goss Hospital, Johnson City.

Funeral services for Bowers are to be held at the Charity Hill Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Clarence Howington and Judge W. R. Allen in charge. Interment is to be in the Bowers Cemetery in that community.

The deceased has been a life long resident of Carter County. He was taken from the Bemberg plant suffering from an acute attack of appendicitis about 1 o’clock last Saturday. He was operated on soon after reaching the hospital, but the appendix had already bursted[sic] and the poison had spread over the system.

Bowers was a very active member of the local chapter of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He has a large number of relatives in Carter County and was very popular in the community in which he lived.

BOWERS, Robert T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 14, 1929 CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our son and father. Also, for the many floral offerings. Mrs. Vol Bowers, Bruce, Bonnie, Wesley, Fred, Ethel, Bessie, Mae Bowers, and Mrs. Granville Nave.

BOWERS, Rosa Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 21, 1938 SIAM WOMAN DIES AT HOME

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Jane Bowers, 87, were conducted from the Siam Baptist church at two o’clock this afternoon, with the Rev. Hamp Hopkins officiating. Interment in the family cemetery.

Mrs. Bowers died at her home at Siam Sunday morning after a prolonged illness. The widow of the late Henry Bowers, she was a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families in Carter county.

She was a member of the Siam Baptist church.

Mrs. Bowers is survived by three sons, Emmett Bowers of Hampton, Percey Bowers of Siam and Allen Bowers of Siam; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Harden of Elizabethton and Mrs. Agnes Wood of Siam; thirty-eight grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Active pallbearers were Herbert Johnson, Harmon Fair, Ray Nance, John Woods, Carmon Bowers, Claude Tester.

Honorary pallbearers were Will Vanhuss, J. B. Nave, Joe W. Nave, Andy Nave, Ike Warren, Chris Morrell, Andy Nave, Jr., Roy Morrell, Arthur Sparks, Dr. W. W. Evans, Ike Grindstaff, John Vanhuss, O. F. White, John Wilson, X. Treadway, Austin Nave, Henry Woods, James Morrell, D. L. Stout.

Flowerbearers[sic] were May Woods, Ini Bowers, Blennie Bowers, Ruth Bowers, Alice Fair, Flossie Harden, Minnie Woods, Annie Proffitt.

BOWERS, Ruth

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 12, 1934 DEATH TAKES RUTH BOWERS, 65, AT HUNTER

Miss Ruthie Bowers, aged 65, died at her home at Hunter Sunday morning.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the home at two o’clock, and will be conducted by the Rev. E. E. Hazelwood. Burial will be in Academy Cemetery at Hunter.

Miss Bowers is survived by two sisters, Josie Bowers and Mrs. Mollie Oliver; and two brothers, David and Daniel Bowers.

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BOWERS, Samuel

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 22, 1945 Pvt. Samuel Bowers Killed In Action

Mrs. Eunice Parlier Bowers of Route 2 Elizabethton has received word from the war department that her husband Pvt. Samuel M. Bowers, was killed in action at Luxembourg December 19.

He was reported missing one week prior to the death notice. Private Bowers has been in service about eight months and overseas about one week.

Before entering the service he was employed at the North American Rayon Corporation. He is survived by his wife, and three children, Bobby age four, Wilda, two and one-half, and Samuel M. Junior ten months. His mother, Mrs. Vera Bowers of Route 2 is also listed as a survivor.

BOWERS, S. F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 8, 1932 S. F. BOWERS, 49, DIES SUDDENLY

S. F. Bowers, 49, mail carrier for 24 years and president of the F Tennessee Mail Carriers association, died suddenly from a heart attack yesterday afternoon. He was a rural carrier on route one out of Elizabethton at the time of his death.

The body was discovered in woods about six o’clock last night by a boy, Stanley Heston, who had been out in the fields training his bird dog. The thicket was near Holsclaw’s farm on the Siam-to Valley Forge road.

Mr. Bowers had finished delivering mail for the day and was returning home. He parked his car on the main highway and supposedly had gone through his own cornfield, crossed the old highway into the woods, apparently investigating the right-of-way for another road. His body was found about one-half mile from his automobile. He lived in Siam.

Death was due to apoplexy, according to the coroner jury’s verdict, acting upon the testimony of Dr. John Cottrell.

Mr. Bowers had been in ill health. Early yesterday morning he had complained of not feeling well, but seemed to have been better at noon. Death came as a surprise to his many friends as he was well known, not only in Elizabethton and Carter county, but through out east Tennessee.

He belonged to the Siam Baptist church for at least thirty years, had held several church offices and had been active all of his life in church affairs. He was a Mason and a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M., council no. 1, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will probably be held tomorrow, but definite arrangements have not been made pending word from relatives living in other states. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery, Siam.

Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Edith Hardin and Miss Gladys Bowers, both of Siam; one son, Crawford, Siam; his mother, Mrs. D. S. Nave, Siam; three brothers, the Rev. D. B. Bowers of Chattanooga, Prof. Roy B. Bowers, Bristol, Va., and John L. Bowers, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Kate Morely, Siam; two half-brothers, Avery Bowers of Elizabethton, and J. P. Bowers, St. Petersburg, Fla.; four half-sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Vanhuss, Bloomington, Ill., Mrs. Maggie Carriger, Hampton, Mrs. Delia Slemp, Doe, Tenn., Mrs. Agnes Kite, Kingsport, and a host of nephews and nieces.

BOWERS, S. F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 9, 1932 S. F. BOWERS

The funeral of S. F. Bowers, 49, well known mail carrier, who was found dead Wednesday evening near his home at Siam where he had died from a sudden attack of apoplexy, was held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Siam Baptist church.

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The Rev. John W. Crowe was in charge of the services, assisted by J. R. Allen and the Rev. C. L. Bowden.

Burial was made at the Bowers cemetery at Siam. The Masonic lodge had charge of the final rites at the grave.

Active pallbearers were W. C. Williams, W. W. Smith, L. P. Randolph, F. B. Hardin, John Curtin, and E. J. Nave, Jr.

BOWERS, S. S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 27, 1940
S. S. BOWERS, 75, IS TAKEN BY DEATH
S. S. Bowers, 74, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. R. J. Campbell, at Watauga Valley this morning at 4:30 o’clock.
For a number of years, Mr. Bowers was a member of the Watauga Valley Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. R. J. Campbell and Mrs. Dave Cannon, both of Watauga Valley.
Funeral services will be held from the Watauga Valley Baptist Church at 10:30 o’clock Thursday morning with the Rev. E. J. Bramlett in charge. Burial will be made in the Oliver cemetery on Blue Spring Branch. Pallbearers will be Bill Bowers, Clay Hardin, James Baker, Dennis Howard, Eston Bowers, Joe Nave, Ray Williams, Wiley Grindstaff.
Flower bearers will be Hazel Williams, Carrie Berry, Ruth Lewis, Mrs. Bill Bowers, Sarah Grindstaff, Mrs. James Baker.

BOWERS, Sallie L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 4, 1943 Death Takes Mother of Mayor J. C. Bowers

Mrs. Sallie L. Bowers, age 78, mother of Mayor J. C. Bowers, died suddenly at her home, route 5, Tuesday at 1 p.m.

She was a member of the Baptist church. She was a daughter of the late Chisley[sic] and Elzina Carriger Morrell, prominent pioneer families of Carter county.

Survivors are her husband, Isaac Bowers; four daughters, Mrs. Blaine Chambers, Mrs. J. M. Berry, Mrs. C. E. Murry, Mrs. V. L. Bowers; two sons, W. P. Bowers and Mayor J. C. Bowers; 22 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 5:00 o’clock with the Rev. Harry Leonard in charge. Burial will be made in Hunter Cemetery.

Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends attending the funeral. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BOWERS, Teter

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 5, 1950 TETER BOWERS, 82, DIES AT HIS HOME

Teter B. Bowers, 82, died at his home on Route 2, Sunday at 7:40 p.m. after a seven months illness. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church for over fifty years.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Archer Bowers; one son, Clarence Bowers of Route 2; two daughters, Mrs. Dora Bowers of the home and Mrs. Earl Hardin of Route 2; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and one brother, A. H. Bowers of Route 2. Mr. Bowers is an uncle of Dr. J. C. Bowers of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted today at 2:30 at the First Baptist Church of Hunter with the Rev. G. H. Glass officiating, assisted by the Rev. Lloyd Greer and Rev. Willie Gilton.

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Active pallbearers will be Matson Fletcher, Alfred Pierce, Crowe Nidiffer, Andy Nidiffer, Tom Nave and Dock Nave.

Flower bearers will be the ladies of the Dorcas Bible Class and the L. L. L. Class of the First Baptist Church of Hunter.

The body was taken to the home Monday at 4 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 1 p.m. Tuesday when it will be taken to the church.

BOWERS, Victoria

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 8, 1932 DEATH CLAIMS MRS. BOWERS

Mrs. Victoria Bowers, 36, wife of Dr. Joe C. Bowers, city commissioner and prominent dentist of this city, died last night at her home at 209 Riverside Drive, following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The Rev. G. W. Matney, a former pastor, and the Rev. W. F. Pitts, pastor of the M. E. Church, will officiate. Special music will be furnished by Luther Hampton and Mrs. Nat Williams. Interment will be made in the family cemetery at Watauga Valley.

Mrs. Bowers was before her marriage Miss Victoria Ellis, daughter of the late Andrew Ellis, of Watauga Valley. She spent most of her life near where she was born. In 1912 she was married to Dr. Joe C. Bowers. To this union four children were born. She professed faith in Christ at the age of 15 years and United with the M. E. Church at Watauga Valley. Mrs. Bowers was a home-loving woman and enjoyed the pleasures of her home and her children. She created a wide circle of friends by her kindness towards humanity.

City officials, members of the police department and five departments will serve as active pallbearers.

Surviving are her husband, Dr. Joe C. Bowers, four children, June, Ruth, Jean and Geraldine; her mother, Mrs. A. M. Cash, Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. T. J. Frazier, Neva, Tenn., Mrs. G. B. Fields, and Mrs. Beatrice Johnson, Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, R. B. Ellis, Bristol, Tenn., W. C. Ellis, Akron, Ohio. Only one sister, Mrs. T. J. Frazier, and one brother, R. B. Ellis, will be able to attend the funeral services.

BOWERS, Vol B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 17, 1945 Vol B. Bowers Dies At Fort Lauderdale

Word has been received of the death of Vol B. Bowers, veteran attorney of Elk Park, N. C., at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., this morning at 6:30 a.m.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. L. V. Bowers, who has been engaged in the real estate business at Fort Lauderdale for several years.

The body will be returned to Elk Park for burial Thursday or Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

BOWERS, Wayne Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 5, 1942 WAYNE THOMAS BOWERS

Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon for Wayne Thomas Bowers, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eston Bowers of Elizabethton, Route 2, at the home, in charge of the Rev. T. V. Freeman. Burial was made in Combs cemetery.

Surviving are the parents; one sister, Jeanette; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mae Belle Richardson, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Ann Bowers.

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BOWERS, William

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 4, 1932 WILLIAM BOWERS

William Port Bowers, one-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Bowers, Hunter, died at home Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Hunter Cemetery.

Same issue:
RECORD OF 4 DEATHS OVER WEEK-END COUNTY RECORDS

Four deaths were recorded in the county and over the week-end. Two of the deaths were described as natural, one a suicide, and the fourth was the finding of a partially decomposed body of a child.

William Bowers, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bowers, of Hunter, died Saturday and the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cornett, 713 Elm Street, succumbed Sunday morning. Hassie McKinnis, 24, drank poison and ended her life Saturday afternoon. It was said she drank the poison at her boarding house in Valley Forge, dying later in Shoun’s hospital. The fourth death was that of a child found dead Saturday by several hunters in the county.

BOWERS, William Avery

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 17, 1942 WILLIAM AVERY BOWERS

William Avery Bowers, age 85, a well known resident of Elizabethton, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. L. McQueen, 207 Academy street at 10:30 p.m. Thursday after an illness of several months.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian church, of which he was a member, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Shepherd in charge, assisted by Rev. John Williams, of Johnson City, and Rev. J. J. Musick. Luther Hampton will have charge of the music. Burial will be in the Bowers cemetery at Siam.

Survivors are two sons: Robert L. Bowers, Bristol, Va., and John Bowers, Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. D. L. McQueen, Mrs. J. C. Bradley and Mrs. William Nidiffer, all of Elizabethton; three brothers, John L. Bowers, Elizabethton, Rev. D. B. Bowers, Johnson City, and Roy Bowers, Fredericksburg, Va.; four sisters, Mrs. Austin Kyte, Kingsport, Mrs. Rhoda VanHuss, Bloomington, Ill., Mrs. Kale Carriger and Mrs. Roscoe Morley, both of Elizabethton; also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. Bowers was united in marriage with Sarah Fine Williams on May 18, 1875. He was preceded in death by his wife 16 years ago. Mr. Bowers was the son of Rev. John L. and Polly Cannon Bowers, one of 25 children.

Pallbearers: L. D. Chambers, James B. Deal, George C. Edens, Hacker Carriger, Lloyd Perry and Nick Nidiffer.

Honorary pallbearers: George Ryan, George Angel, W. C. O’Brien, Ora Hyder, James Elliott, Alex Smith, Mr. Denney, MR. Ogle, Rev. Brackney, Dr. R. A. Range, Nathan Hodge, W. P. Blevins, W. L. Hampton, M. L. Carriger, Porter Nave, “Red” Nave, John Merritt, Bob Shell, Will Shell, Sam Carden, E. T. Williams, Dick Potter, Edward Denney and Rev. J. C. Howington.

Nieces will act as flower-bearers.

BOWERS, William Hunter

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 24, 1943 WILLIAM HUNTER BOWERS

William Hunter Bowers, age 43, a well-known resident of Elizabethton died suddenly Tuesday 12:30 p.m.

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Funeral services will be conducted from the First Free Will Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock with the Rev. William Cleary and Rev. Houston Blevins in charge. Interment will be in the Colbaugh cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Emma Grindstaff Bowers; two sons, Eugene and Howard Bowers, Elizabethton; one daughter, Miss Thelma Bowers, Elizabethton; three half-brothers, Frank Fitzsimmons, of the U.S. Army, Eugene Fitzsimmons, Elizabethton, and Grant Hardin, Elizabethton.

Pallbearers are: Carl King, Buck Edens, Bob Shell, John Bellamey, Earl Elswick, Dave McQueen, Lum Arnett, and Patton Brookshire.

Flower bearers are: Anna O’Donnell, Rebecca Blevins, Mrs. Oscar Kimbro, Mrs. Lula Campbell, Mrs. Liza Campbell, Grace Kent, Leona Blevins, Delores Cleary, Mrs. Patton Brookshire, Mrs. Gus Crumley, Mrs. John Hale, Mrs. Jessie Elliott, and Mrs. Bill Long.

The body was removed from the North Funeral Home to the family residence, 702 First Street Tuesday evening.

BOWERY, E. B. (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 8, 1931 DR. E. B. BOWERY DIES AT HIS HOME

Dr. E. B. Bowery, district governor of Kiwanis, and Johnson City physician, died at 5:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon as the result of injuries received some days ago when he fell out of his car to the sidewalk, and a second injury a few minutes before death.

Dr. Bowery had been returned from the hospital to his home and was apparently recovering from the injuries, when, according to members of the family, he slipped and fell again while walking on his lawn about 5:15 yesterday afternoon. Death quickly followed.

Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Church here tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. O. R. Tarwater, and the Rev. Warner DuBois in charge. Interment will follow at Gunnings Cemetery near Blountville, Tenn.

BOWIE, B. B. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 31, 1945 MRS. B. B. BOWIE

Mrs. Robert T. Johnson, Jr. received word Saturday night of the death of her sister, Mrs. B. B. Bowie of Oak Ridge, Tenn. after a short illness.

Funeral services will be in the chapel of the Holley Funeral Home at Clinton, Tenn. today at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Lynnhurst cemetery, Knoxville, Tenn.

Survivors are her husband, Mr. B. B. Bowie; one daughter, Mrs. Carl F. Olson of Norris; four sisters, Mrs. Johnson of Elizabethton, Miss Katie Quinney of Louisville, Ga., Mrs. Sara Flint of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. S. L. Perkins of Jacksonville, Fla.

BOWIE, J. R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 1, 1930 BOWIE PASSES AT HOME HERE
Funeral Services To Be Held At Home, Tomorrow

J. R. Bowie, 76, prominent and highly respected citizen here, died this morning at 3:30 due to complication of dieses. Mr. Bowie had been ill for the past three and one-half months.

Funeral services will be held here at the home, 509 Sycamore street at 9:30 Sunday morning, after which the body will be taken to Roanoke, Va. For interment. Rites will be conducted in Roanoke Monday afternoon.

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for several years as superintendent of the First Baptist Church, South. Music will be furnished by a male quartet composed of Kemp Stout, S. A. Kager, B. A. Bridges, and C. H. White.

Pall bearers are to be C. H. Ritts, D. M. Laws, J. L. Moore, W. M. Vaught, J. B. Crowe, and C. H. White. The flower bearers will be members of the T.E.L. class of the First Baptist Church.

Mr. Bowie leaves his widow, one brother, E. W. Bowie, Vinton, Va., one son, B. B. Bowie, Vinton, Va., one sister, Mrs. Bertie Aylor, Vinton, Va., and two daughte4rs, Mrs. Annie Long and Mrs. Ethel Knott, both of Beckley, W.Va.

BOWIE, J. R. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 13, 1939 MRS. J. R. BOWIE

Word has been received here of the recent death of Mrs. J. R. Bowie, wife of the late J. R. Bowie, owner and operator of the Bowie Mill in Elizabethton’

Mrs. Bowie died at the home of her brother, B. F. Childress, in Lynchburg, Va. She had been ill for several years.

Mrs. Bowie was Sunday school superintendent of the First Baptist church here for a number of years.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Bowie were widely-known in this section.

BOWLES, R. L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 7, 1937 R. L. BOWLES

Sunday afternoon at four o’clock R. L. Bowles, owner of the R. L. Bowles restaurant on East Elk avenue, succumbed to a short illness at a local hospital. Mr. Bowles was 68 years old.

Last rites were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Ritchie Cemetery with the Rev. W. P. Long of Johnson City in charge. Interment was in the Ritchie Cemetery.

Mr. Bowles is survived by: his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Bowles; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Morton, Mrs. Sophia Burleson; two grandsons, Bobby Pennell and Jackie Lee Morton of this city; three brothers, George Bowles and Jim Bowles of Roanoke, Va.; and Ben Bowles of Peru, Indiana; and one sisters, Mrs. Lutie Harris of Peru, Indiana.

Active pallbearers were Landon Chambers, Walter Carrico, W. M. Forbes, George Elliott, Sam Noel, Lloyd Perry.

Honorary pallbearers included Sherman Grindstaff, Dr. E. L. Caudill, G. W. Ryan, Bill Long, Ed Neal, Mack Hodge, Kelly Range, Ed Shell, Rev. Woods, P. H. Elliott, James B. Deal, E. E. Morris.

Those in charge of the flowers were Helen Noel, Ella Woods, Ruth Woods, Thelma Livingston, Maggie Cross, Iva Lee Perry, Wilma Robinson and Grace Long.

BOWLING, Cain

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 22, 1949 CAIN BOWLINGCAIN BOWLING

Cain Bowling, age 69, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. C. Waycaster of Hampton, Tuesday at 7 o’clock after a short illness. Mr. Bowling was a native of Carter County and a member of the Methodist Church at Crabtree.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Bowling of Roan Mountain; one son, Bill Bowling of Hampton, four daughters, Mrs. Mary Bowling of Roan Mountain, Mrs. Evelyn Bradley of Elizabethton, Mrs. Hazel Waycaster of Hampton; one sister, Mrs. Tilda Combs of Johnson City; fifteen grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Bowling Chapel at Crabtree, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. Harry Leonard officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemetery.

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Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.
[JAKS NOTE: The daughters are typed as in the obituary, but the first one seems to be the wife repeated, which would mean two daughter’s names are missing]

BOWLING, Charles Richard

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 25, 1948 CHARLES RICHARD BOWLING

Charles Richard Bowling, age 16, died in a local hospital Thursday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock after an illness of several weeks.

Charles was born in Kentucky but has made his home at Milligan College for the past seven years. He was a member of the sophomore class of Happy Valley High School.

Survivors are the parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Wade Bowling; one brother, John Lester Bowling in the U. S. Navy; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowling of Big Creek, Ky.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The body will be returned to the home of his parents at Milligan College this afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BOWLING, David A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 1, 1969 DEATHS

David A. Bowling, 65, Shady Valley, died at 7 p.m. Monday in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va., after a lengthy illness.

A life-long resident of Shady Valley, Mr. Bowling was a well-known farmer. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruth Blevins Bowling; one daughter, Mrs. John Ernest, Bristol; a sister, Mrs. M. M. Buckles, Shady Valley; three brothers, Sanford, Damascus, Va., Herbert, Jonesboro, and Carl, Florence, Ala.; and two grandsons.

Funeral services will be conducted today (Wednesday). Wright Funeral Home, Damascus, Va., is in charge.

BOWLING, F. S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 28, 1932 F. S. BOWLING

F. S. Bowling, 74, died in a local hospital Sunday afternoon at six o’clock after a prolonged illness. He was born in Lee County, Virginia, and came to Elizabethton 51 years ago. Funeral services will be conducted from the Freewill Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington in charge. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.

Mr. Bowling is survived by three sisters, Mrs. George Angle, Mrs. Willard Ebeson and Mrs. Albert Hodge; three sons, Carl Bowling, Bill Bowling and Robert Bowling; and four sisters, Mrs. Angline Bowers, Mrs. Evalina Goodwin, Mrs. Dana Turner and Mrs. Sarah Miles. All these survivors are of Elizabethton except Mrs. Miles, who is of Lee County, Virginia. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Monroe Winters, Sam Fair, Frank Markland, Earl Merritt, Clark Lowery and Dayton Elliott.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Hacker Carriger, Mrs. Rabern Nave, Mrs. Dayton Elliott, Mrs. Earl Merritt, Mrs. Spence White and Mrs. Paul Harrison.

BOWLING, Kittie

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“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 16, 1929 KITTIE BOWLING SUCCUMBS TODAY

Kittie Bowling, eleven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowling, 422 Phillips Street died today at the home at 11:15 o’clock.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 o’clock at the Free Will Baptist Church. The Rev. Clarence Howington, pastor, will officiate.

Interment is to be in the Highland Cemetery immediately after the funeral services.

Surviving are: her mother and father, four brothers, Frank, Clarence, James, and Elmer; one sister, Florence Bowling, all of Elizabethton.

BOWMAN, Carrie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 23, 1960 MRS. CARRIE BOWMAN…

… 79, Route 1, Butler, died Saturday morning.
She was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church and a native of Johnson county.
Survivors include three sons, Warren Bowman, Raleigh, N. C.; Dwight Bowman, Knoxville and

Dana Bowman, Johnson City; several grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Millie Snyder, Radford, Va., Mrs. Addie Ward, Hampton, and Mrs. Amanda Lacy, California; seven grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Rock Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Worley officiated. Interment was in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BOWMAN, Dewey

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 29, 1947 DEWEY BOWMAN

Dewey Bowman, 39, died at his home, Route 1, Elizabethton Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. after a lingering illness. Mr. Bowman was a member of the East Side Christian Church. He had been a minister for the past seven years.

Survivors are two brothers, Walter Bowman, Knoxville, and William Bowman, Route 1, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Liza Greenwell, Route 1, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the East Side Christian Church with the Rev. Grant Laws officiating. Burial will be made in Deloach Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Howard Holtsclaw, James Perry, Ray Garland, Andy DeLoach, Bud Bowers, Lawson Keller. Flower girls will be the Ladies Sunday School Class of the East Side Christian Church.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the services Friday.

BOWMAN, Eva

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 28, 1937 DEATH TAKES BUTER PIONEER

Mrs. Eva Bowman, 88, member of a prominent Johnson county family and life-long resident of Butler, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Slemp, at Butler last night after a prolonged illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Slemp home Monday afternoon at 1:30 with the Reverend James Sherwood in charge. Interment will be in Anderson cemetery.

Mrs. Bowman, an active member of the Methodist church of Butler until the last few years, is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Slemp and Mrs. Fred Wilson, both of Butler; two[sic] sons, Mack, Hampton, and Ben, Appalachia, Va.; three brothers, Sam, Robert and Andy, one sister, Mrs. Lucinda Forebush, Milligan, and several grand-children and great-grandchildren. Her husband, William Bowman,

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preceded her in death.

BOWMAN, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 1, 1949 INFANT BOWMANINFANT BOWMAN

Funeral services for infant Bowman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bowman of Route 6, Elizabethton, were conducted from the Dry Hill Cemetery Sunday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. McKinley Laws officiating.

Survivors besides the parents are: three sisters, Virginia Bare, Thelma Frances and Wilma Lee, and one brother, Elbert, all at home, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Moody of Route 1, Carderview.

Tetrick Funeral Home was in charge.

BOWMAN, Isaac

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 22, 1936 ISAAC BOWMAN, BUTLER, DIES

Isaac A. Bowman, 47, died at his home in Butler at 5:30 this morning from a week’s illness of pneumonia. He was an employee of the North American Rayon Corporation.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home in Butler, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Joe Potter of Hampton and the Rev. James A. Sherwood, pastor of the Butler Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the cemetery in Butler.

Mr. Bowman was born in Carter County, but spent the greater part of his life in Butler. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bowman. Early in life he united with the Baptist church. He was well known throughout East Tennessee and Georgia where he at one time was connected with the lumber business. His family was widely known in Carter and Johnson Counties. Mr. Bowman was known for his honesty and integrity and loyalty as a friend.

Survivors are his widow, formerly Miss Annie Moody; his mother, Mrs. W. M. Bowman; sisters, Mrs. Arthur L. Slemp and Mrs. Fred Wilson, all of Butler; two brothers, Mack Bowman of Unicoi, and Ben Bowman of Appalachia, Virginia.

BOWMAN, Lee A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 21, 1965 Lee A. Bowman. . .

Lee A. Bowman, 59, Route 7, Eizabethton[sic], died unexpectedly while working in a field at his home about 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Mr. Bowman retired from the North American Rayon Corporation due to poor health three years ago. He was a native of North Carolina and had lived in Valley Forge since 1941. He was a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Ida Moody Bowman; one son, Elbert Bowman, Rt. 7; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Brown, Delaware, Ohio, Mrs. Wilma Ward, Marysville, Ohio, and Mrs. Thelma Martin, Springfield, O.; two brothers, Harvey Bowman, Elizabethton, and Alvin Bowman, Rt. 3; two half- brothers, Dana Bowman, Rt. 7, and Esther Brooks, Elizabethton and a half-sister.

Funeral services held Friday at 2 p.m. from Sugar Grove Baptist Church. Officiating were Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. Dayton Jones. Interment was in Dry Hill cemetery. Active pallbearers were Mark Dugger, William Greer, Ernest and Howard Greenwell, Ed Moody, Daniel Moody, Grady McGuire and Larry Greer.

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BOWMAN, Lee Roy

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 26, 1942 LEE ROY BOWMAN

Lee Roy Bowman, age 61, died in the Grace hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., Monday night at 7:40 o’clock after a lingering illness.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hassie Bowman; one daughter, Helen Bowman; five sons, Lee, Harvey, Alvin, Dana, Esterbrook Bowman; one sister, Mrs. Eliza, Greenwell; three brothers, Will, Walter and Dewie Bowman.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home of his sisters, Mrs. Eliza Greenwell, Siam this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mrs. Greenwell in Siam, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating.

BOWMAN, Robert Lafayette

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 20, 1955 ROBERT LAFAYETTE BOWMAN

Robert Lafayette Bowman, 81, died unexpectedly at his home at Doe Station,
Friday night, July 29. He was a lifelong resident of Johnson County, a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church, and was station agent at Doe for 28 years.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Carrie Moreland Bowman; three sons, Warren of Raleigh, N. C., Dwight of Knoxville, and Dana of Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Amanda Hamby of Jonesboro, and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Rock Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Worley officiating. Burial was in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BOWMAN, Thomas T.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 26, 1966 Thomas T. Bowman. . .

Thomas T. Bowman, age 79 of Butler Route 3 (Doeville) died at his home Monday at 4:30 a.m. (Oct. 24) after an illness of one month. He was a native of Johnson County and a retired farmer.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Molly Moody Bowman, Butler; five sons Dorcey Bowman and Dalton Bowman, both of Butler, Dennis Bowman, Mountain City, Thomas A. Bowman, Jr., Flint Mich. and Ernest Bowman, Flint, Mich.; three daughters Sergie Bowman, Georgia Bowman nad[sic] Sudie Russell, all of Butler; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the home last Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. H.B. Cox officiating. Burial was in family cemetery. Hardin Brothers Quartet in charge of the music.

Pallbearers and flowerbearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge.

BOWMAN, Thomas T.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 2, 1966 Cards Of Thanks

Your kindness and sympathy at the time of the death of our loved one, Thomas T. Bowman, are more deeply appreciated than any word of thanks can ever express.

The Bowman Family

BOYD, Anna

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 4, 1970 SHADY VALLEY

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Campbell attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Anna Boyd near Bristol, Sunday. Others from her attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brinkley and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Brinkley.

BOYD, Carl W. (Cpl.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 22, 1944 Cpl. CARL W. BOYD MISSING IN ACTION

Cpl. Carl W. Boyd, U. S. Infantry with the Fifth Army in Germany has been reported missing in action, since October 10, the War Department notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boyd, 2008 Cedar Street.

Corporal Boyd volunteered for service two days before the Japs attacked Pearl Harbor. He went overseas in May of this year.

BOYD, Charlie W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 27, 1948 CHARLIE W. BOYDCHARLIE W. BOYD

Charlie William Boyd, 75, of 502 Cedar Street, died this morning at 1:30 at his home following a lingering illness.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gertie Boyd; 3 sons, Carl Boyd of Chicago, Luther Boyd of Elizabethton; James C. Boyd of New York; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Little, Detroit, Mrs. Ray Clarkson of Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. George Smith of Washington, D.C. He is also survived by two brothers, Ed Boyd of Hampton and Erley Boyd of Johnson City; and one sister, Molly Boyd of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the First Baptist Church with the pastor officiating. Burial will be at the Grindstaff Cemetery at Siam.

Pallbearers will be selected from the Sunday school class of the church. Flower bearers will be nieces.

The body will be removed to the church at 1:30 and will lie in state until the time of service.

The body will be removed from the Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City at 4 o’clock this afternoon.

BOYD, George

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 5, 1947 GEORGE BOYD

George Boyd, 26, died in Havana, Ill., Saturday August 2. Death was due to a heart attack.

Survivors are his widow Mrs. Margaret Boyd; one daughter, Linda Boyd, Ravana, Ill.; mother, Mrs. W. C. Boyd, Harlingen, Texas; two brothers, Lewis Boyd, Kansas; Thad Boyd, Harlingen, Texas.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., from the home of Mrs. T. C. Price, 1302 West “G” Street, with the Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

The body arrived in Elizabethton Tuesday morning and was taken to the home of Mrs. T. C. Price. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BOYD, James (Jr.)BOYD, James (Jr.) “Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 21, 1931 DEATHS

Word has been received here of the death of James Boyd, Jr., three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd, formerly of Elizabethton, who died Monday at 1 p.m. following an illness of scarlet fever at

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the home of his parents at Covington, Tenn. Funeral services were to have been held there this morning. The deceased is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. U. Given, North Main Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd returned about a month ago to Covington to reside.

BOYD, Ruth Blankenbeckler

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 6, 1957 MRS. RUTH BLANKENBECKLER BOYD…

… of Yakima, Wash., died following a long illness at Retsil, Wash., Wednesday, Nov. 6.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bkankenbeckler and a native of Johnson County.

Survivors include one sister, Margaret Blankenbeckler of Mountain City, and four brothers, Marion H. Blankenbeckler of Mountain City, Charlie Blankenbeckler of Radford, Va., Lon and John Blankenbeckler, both of West Virginia.

Funeral services and burial were in Yakima, Wash., Saturday.

BOYD, W. B. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, May 18, 1946 BOYD

Mrs. W. B. Boyd, died Friday morning of a heart attack at her home in Cookeville. Mrs. Boyd was the wife of Dr. W. B. Boyd, who was dean of Milligan College for several years.

BRACKNEY, Flora Belle

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, December 11, 1949
FLORA BELLE BRACKNEYFLORA BELLE BRACKNEY

Funeral services for Mrs. Flora Belle Brackney, 75, who died at her home, 702 Elk Avenue, Thursday at 7:55 p.m., will be conducted from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home Sunday at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. E. H. Ogle and the Rev. Glenn F. Lippse officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be red Wilcox, Roy Lynn Smith, Harry Hathaway, Billy Ryan, Murry S. Folsom and Walter Hodges, John Wade, John Frank Ferguson.

Honorary pallbearers will be member of the Sexton Dungan Bible Class of the First Methodist Church.

Music will be furnished by the First Methodist Church Choir under the direction of Sig Nelson.

Mrs. Brackney is the wife of Reverend William S. Brackney to whom she was married on July 17, 1906 in Elizabethton at which time he was pastor of the Elizabethton Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Survivors besides her husband, are a son, Howard Brackney formerly of New York who had been visiting the home, and a daughter, Miss Evelyn O’Brien of Oak Ridge; one sister, Mrs. Mary Nan Elliott of Long Beach, California; and two grandchildren.

BRADING, Katherina Stivers
“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 20, 1938
DEATH TAKES MRS. BRADING
JOHNSON CITY – Mrs. Katherina Stivers Brading died here this morning after a short critical illness. She had been prominent in civil organizations and active in the church work of the First Presbyterian church, of which she was a member.
Born in Pomeroy, Ohio, Mrs. Brading moved to Johnson City in 1889, the year she was married to J. E. Brading.
Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon at three o’clock in charge

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of the pastor, Dr. Robert King, who will be assisted by Rev. Frank Sells. Interment will be at the Monte Vista Cemetery. The body will remain at the Morris chapel here until the services tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Brading is survived by four daughters, Miss Ellinoir Brading of Washington, D. C.; Jeannette and Lasley and Mrs. Thomas Dick of Johnson City; two sons, Dr. E. T. Brading of Johnson City and Stanley F. Brading of Elizabethton; and three sisters, Mrs. M. S. Wilson of Johnson City; Mrs. A. M. Dickerson of Chattanooga and Mrs. H. H. Granger of Cleveland.

BRADLEY, Adalaide Johnson

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 1, 1930 MRS. VAN BRADLEYMRS. VAN BRADLEY

Mrs. Adalaide Johnson Bradley, 20, wife of Van Bradley, West D Street, and infant son are to be buried at the Union Cemetery near Austin Springs. Ms. Bradley died this morning at a local hospital, the baby died Friday.

Survivors are her husband and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Johnson; sister, Mrs. E. B. Ford of Akron, Ohio; brothers Aubrey Johnson of Detroit, Michigan; and Sidney Ford of Austin Springs.

BRADLEY, Annis

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 16, 1949 MRS. ANNIS BRADLEYMRS. ANNIS BRADLEY

Mrs. Annis Margaret Bradley, 63, died in a local hospital Wednesday morning at four o’clock after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Bradley was the daughter of John and Nancy Slagle pioneer families of Carter County. She was a member of the South Side Christian Church.

Survivors are her husband, Frank L. Bradley; five daughters, Misses Sylvia, Lucille, and Madeline Bradley of Elizabethton Route 5, Mrs. Kenneth Fine of Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Carl W. Carlson of Washington, D.C.; two sons, James Dixson of the U.S. Navy stationed in California and Fred of Elizabethton Route 5; one sister, Mrs. Lassie Boyd of California; one brother, Paul Slagle, of California; one grandson, Rolland Bradley, Elizabethton, Route 5.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian Church in Elizabethton Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. Fred Smith, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Owen, pastor of the South Side Christian Church officiating. Burial will be made in the Bradley cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be the nephews, Harry Crowe, James Hilton, James Bradley, Robert Bradley, Harry Murray, Bill Hilton and J. C. Bradley.

Flower bearers will be the members of the King’s Daughter Sunday School Class of the Hopwood Memorial Church at Milligan College.

Music will be in charge of the choir of the First Christian Church.

The body will be returned to the home Wednesday afternoon and will be removed to the church one hour prior to the service.

Flower bearers and pallbearers are requested to be at the church at 2:30. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BRADLEY, Avie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 31, 1946 AVIE BRADLEY

Avie Bradley, age 29 died at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Bradley of Milligan College, Wednesday a.m. at eight o’clock, after an illness of two weeks. Miss Bradley was a native of Carter County. Member of the South Side Christian Church of Elizabethton.

Survivors are the parents, five sisters, Miss Sylvia Bradley, Lucille, Madaline of Milligan College, Nancy Ruth Bradley, Wave stationed at Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. C. W. Carlson of Milligan College, and one

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nephew.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Friday afternoon at two o’clock, with the Rev. Grant Laws and John Hall, minister officiating. Burial will be made in the Bradley Cemetery.

Music will be in charge of Luther Hampton. The active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the service.

The body will be returned to the home Thursday a.m. at ten o’clock. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BRADLEY, Carrie Fletcher

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BRADLEY, Charles

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 9, 1939 Spanish-American Vet Taken by Death

Charles Bradley, 60, died Wednesday night at an Appalachia, Va., hospital after a short illness. A native of Carter county, Mr. Bradley was an engineer on the Southern Railway and was a Spanish- American war veteran.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Northern Methodist church here. The Rev. W. K. Harris, with the pastor of the Appalachia Methodist church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Bradley cemetery here.

Survivors are his wife, Mattie Bradley; one son, Earl; two daughters, Helen and Hazel of Appalachia. Other relatives reside in Elizabethton.

BRADLEY, Daniel James

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 12, 1969
DEATHS
Daniel James Bradley, 79, Rt. 1, Butler, (Midway Community) died Saturday 3:00 a.m., at his residence. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mr. Bradley was a native of Johnson County, the son of the late Peter and Mary Snyder Bradley. He was a veteran of World War 1, and a member of American Legion Post 61, Mountain City, and a member of Midway Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie L. Bradley, Butler; one brother, Simon Bradley, Jonesboro; three sisters, Mrs. May Prichard and Miss Neta Bradley, both of Butler, and Mrs. Tina Whitlow, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, 2:00 p.m. from the Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Carroll Fletcher, Rev. Brooks Peters, and Rev. Carl Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Midway Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were the Mens’ Sunday School Class of the Midway Church. Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BRADLEY, Deskie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 19, 1942
Wife of Ex-Sheriff Bradley Succumbs At Home Here

Mrs. Deskie Bradley, 79, wife of Ex-Sheriff James L. Bradley, died at her home Sunday afternoon at 2:40, after an illness of several months.

Suffering a complete shock over the death of her son, James Carriger Bradley about a week ago, Mrs. Bradley was unable to recover from the shock and died at almost the exact time Sunday that her son was buried a week ago.

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Mrs. Bradley was a native of North Carolina, but had made her home in Elizabethton since her marriage to Ex-Sheriff Bradley over sixty years ago. It will be recalled that Mr. and Mrs. Bradley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 10th last year at which time open house was kept in honor of the couple.

Mrs. Bradley was a member of the Freewill Baptist church.

Surviving are her husband, Ex-Sheriff James L. Bradley, who has also been critically ill; four daughters, Mrs. Charlie Crowe, Mrs. Annie Hilton, Mrs. Hugh Murray, Elizabethton; Mrs. Nell Adams, Johnson City; four sons, Frank, Alf, Bill and Jack Bradley, 34 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one brother, Roe Hodge, Milligan, and a number of nieces and nephews.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home of the deceased Sunday afternoon at 7:00 o’clock.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Memorial Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. McNeese, Rev. Johnnie Hall and Rev. Grant Laws officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Bill Matheson, Fred Clark, Charlie White, George Edens, Judge Ben Allen, Roy Nelson, Harry Bowers, Bob Shell, Joe Crumley, R. A. Allison.

BRADLEY, Eula Glenn

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 16, 1955 MRS. EULA GLENN BRADLEY…

… 20, died unexpectedly Nov. 28. She was a native of Johnson County, a graduate of Douglas High School, Elizabethton, and a member of Berea Baptist Church.

Survivors include the husband, Harry Bradley of Fort Carson, Col.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Anderson of Shouns; six brothers, Bruce of Johnson City, Clarence, Fred and Wade of Shouns, Raymond of Kennett Square, Pa., and Jimmy of Fort Hancock, N. J.; three sisters, Gladys Anderson of Shouns, Mrs. Howard Young of Kingsport, and Mrs. John Houston of Warren, Okla.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BRADLEY, Georgia Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 18, 1948
MRS. GEORGIA MAE BRADLEYMRS. GEORGIA MAE BRADLEY

Mrs. Georgia Mae Bradley, 73, died early Sunday morning at her home at Bluff City. She is a former resident of Elizabethton.

Survivors are one son, Dan Bradley of Appalachia, Va.; two daughters, Miss Lula Bradley and Mrs. Christine Bailey of Bluff City. Also three stepdaughters, Mrs. Bell Pair, Mrs. D. O. Collins, and Miss Della Bradley of Elizabethton; two stepsons, Sam Bradley of Carter, Tenn. and John Bradley of Johnson City RFD; one sister, Mrs. D. F. Lacy of Kingsport, and one brother, M. F. Hagan of Unicoi, Tenn. Also four grandsons.

A brief service will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 following which a service will be held at the First Methodist Church in Elizabethton at 2:00. H. Orlen, pastor will be in charge. Burial in Highland Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Bryan Webb, G. R. Price, Paul Boyd of Bluff City, Abe Hart, Dr. J. C. Bowers and Maples Carriger of Elizabethton.

BRADLEY, J. Carriger

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 10, 1942 Last Rites for Bradley to Be Held Tomorrow

Last rites for J. Carrier Bradley, former chief of police of the city of Elizabethton and a well- 240

known contractor, who died yesterday morning of pneumonia, will be held from the Memorial Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The place had originally been set at the First Christian church. Rev. E. M. Umbach, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will be in charge. He will be assisted by Rev. Solon McNeese, pastor of Memorial Methodist, and J. J. Musick, pastor of the First Christian. Burial will be made in the Bradley Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will include Bob Shell, John Parsons, Joe Crumley, Walter Dungan, Bill Matheson and J. C. Lowrie.

Flower bearers are requested to be at the church at 2:15 and will include Mesdames Rex Slagle, Charlie Hampton, David Hicks, Hacker Carriger, Charles Toncray, Eddie Heaton, Harry B. Crowe, Grace Kent, Ina Nell Harrison, Hubert Carriger, Luna Fair, D. J. Merriman, Fred Donnelly, W. G. Frost, Bill Kutchen, Kathryn Brummit, Mary Tom Clarke, Mamie Dugger, Mary Hyder, Sara MacHale, Lena Bogart, Nell Austin, Minnie McLean, Zula Heaton and Ethel Brumit.

BRADLEY, J. M. (Mrs.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 21, 1943 BUTLER NEWS.

The community was sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. J. M. Bradley of Limestone, formerly of this community. The funeral was held at the Midway Church, Rev. J. J. Richardson officiated.

BRADLEY, James Alfred
BRADLEY, Eliza Range
“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, October12, 1940
DEATH STRIKES HUSBAND, WIFE IN SAME HOME
Husband And Wife Claimed By Death; Both Members of Prominent Families in County
Death struck twice within twenty-four hours in the James Alfred Bradley home on Gap Creek, first taking Mr. Bradley and then his life long companion, Mrs. Eliza Range Bradley.
Mr. Bradley, age 68, died suddenly yesterday morning about 10:30 at his home while they were preparing to take his wife to the hospital for treatment. Mrs. Bradley, age 66, died about 11:00 o’clock this morning, after a lengthy illness.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mat Marsh; one son, Clyde Bradley; and three grandchildren. Mr. Bradley is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Collins, Mrs. Bill Fair, Elizabethton; Miss Delia Bradley, Wilwaukee[sic], Wis.; three brothers, Sam, John Tip and Van Bradley. He is also a nephew of Ex- Sheriff James L. Bradley, and has a step-mother, Mrs. Georgia Bradley; two step-sisters, Miss Lula Bradley and Mrs. Christine Bailey.
Mrs. Bradley is also survived by one brother, Peter Range.
Both of the deceased people were member of prominent Carter county families and are members of the Gap Creek Christian church. Mr. Bradley was a prominent Gap Creek farmer for several years, and Mrs. Bradley was the daughter of the late K. K. Range.
A double funeral service will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Gap Creek residence with Rev. V. Floyd Starke officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemetery.
Active pallbearers: A. T. Bradley, J. C. Bradley, Jack Bradley, W. M. Bradley, Hugh H. Murray, Sexton Range, Tom Carriger, M. H. Marsh.

BRADLEY, James L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 1, 1942 James L. Bradley Ex-Sheriff Dies

James L. Bradley, 86, died at his home this morning at 1:50 a.m., after an illness of several months.

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Mr. Bradley was a native of Carter county and a member of a well-known pioneer local family. For 16 years he was sheriff of this county and also served as a member of the Elizabethton police force for a number of years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Deskie Bradley, in January of this year and a week prior to thee loss of his wife his son, Joe Carriger Bradley succumbed to pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last August.

Mr. Bradley is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Charlie Crowe, Mrs. Annie Hilton, Mrs. Hugh Murrey[sic], all of Elizabethton; and Mrs. Nell Adams of Johnson City; four sons, Frank, Alf, Bill and Jesse Bradley of this city; six great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it is understood burial will be made Sunday.

BRADLEY, James L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, May 2, 1942 JAMES L. BRADLEY

Ex-Sheriff James L. Bradley, 86, died at his home, Friday at 1:50 o’clock, after an illness of several months, suffering a complete shock over the death of his son, Carrigar[sic], and his wife in January, he was confined to bed most of the time.

Mr. Bradley is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Charles F. Crowe, Mrs. Ann Hilton, Mrs. Hugh Murray of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Frank J. Adams of Johnson City; four sons, Frank L., Alfred T., Bill and Jack Bradley.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home of the deceased, Friday evening.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Memorial Methodist church, Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock with the Rev. McNeese, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Clarence Howington. Burial will be in the Bradley cemetery.

Active pallbearers, Walter Dungan, C. H. White, Bill Matheson, Ernest Brumit, George Edens, Evans Collins, Stover Jenkins, Dave McQueen, and E. E. Hathaway.

Honorary pallbearers will be his many friends who will also serve as flower bearers.

BRADLEY, Jeff S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 11, 1948 JEFF S. BRADLEYJEFF S. BRADLEY

Jeff Stevenson Bradley, four-months-old, of Route 3, died in a local hospital Saturday at 3:40 a.m. after six days illness.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hilton Bradley; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bradley of Route 3, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carr of Route 3, and the maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Shipley of Route 1.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian Church Monday at 3:30 p.m., with the Rev. Fred Smith and the Rev. J. B. Owens officiating. Burial will be in the Bradley Cemetery.

The body was moved to the home Saturday at 4:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BRADLEY, John Carter

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 12, 1945 Father Of Mrs. Wall Dies At Hospital

John Carter Bradley, 70, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital yesterday at 7 p.m.
Mr. Bradley was the father of Mrs. Naomie Wall. A native of North Carolina, he had been in

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Elizabethton only one week. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are his widow Mrs. Judith Bradley, Marion, N. C.; one daughter, Mrs. Naomi Wall,

Elizabethton; one son, M. J. Bradley, Cincinnati, O.; one sister, Mrs. M. M. Pennanell, Lenoir; and three grandchildren.

The body will be returned to Marion, N. C. today. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Garden Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BRADLEY, MABEL

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 8, 1947 MRS. MABEL BRADLEY

Miss Mabel Augusta Bradley, 23, died at her home on Route 4, Elizabethton, Wednesday morning at 3:20 after a short illness.

Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Rowena Bradley; one brother, Arthur Bradley; four sisters, Mrs. J. W. Ramsey, Mrs. George Gobble, Bessie Bradley, and Wilma Bradley, of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

The body will be returned to the home Wednesday afternoon by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BRADLEY, Margaret

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 3, 1937 LOCAL GIRL ENDS LIFE DURING NIGHT
No Motive Advanced For Act; Family Away At Time

Margaret Bradley, 25, section lady of the North American Rayon Corporation for the past five years, and daughter of former Chief of Police Carriger Bradley, ended her life about 11:00 o’clock last night at the family residence by shooting herself through the heart.

Miss Bradley had gone to the room of her parents and had secured a .38 revolver said to have belonged to her father. A brother, J. C., heard the shot and went to the room where she was found lying on the bed. She was dead when a doctor arrived; death coming instantly after the shot was fired.

Her parents, who were away from the home at the time of the tragedy, attending a ball game in Johnson City, could advance no motive for her action and said nothing had indicated in any way that there was anything wrong during the evening.

A member of the graduating class of 1931 of the Elizabethton high school, she was well liked and for the past five years had been a very valuable employee of the North American Rayon corporation, where she has been a section lady.

Miss Bradley’s family is among the oldest in this entire section, being a descendant from the early pioneers. She was the granddaughter of James L. Bradley, for many years sheriff of Carter county, and of Avery Bowers, both paternal prominent families.

Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carriger Bradley; three sisters, Misses Edith, Thelma, and Gladys Bradley; one brother, J. C. Bradley; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Bradley, and Avery Bowers.

Funeral services will be held from the First M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, Rev. W. F. Pitts will be in charge, assisted by Rev. C. L. Bowden and Rev. E. M. Umbach. Burial will be made in the Bradley Cemetery, near the old Bradley home. Miss Gladys Pitts will have charge of the music and a choir composed of Miss Pitts, Mrs. N. T. Williams, Mrs. Grydon Rion, Rev. E. M. Umbach, Charles White, and Luther Hampton. Mrs. Williams and Mr. Hampton will sing a duet.
Active pallbearers will be Herman Carpenter, Hugh Murray, Frank Adams, Bob Treadway, Raymond McQueen, Wylie B. Rowe, Dr. W. G. Frost, Howard White.

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BRADLEY, Wiley T.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 15, 1958 WILEY T. BRADLEY

Wiley T. Bradley, 69, Butler Rte. 1, died Oct. 8 in the Grace Hospital at Banner Elk, N. C., following an illness of three weeks.

A native and farmer of Johnson County, he was the son of the late Peter and May Snyder Bradley, a pioneer family of the area.

He was a member of the Midway Baptist Church.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Birdie Forrest Bradley; one daughter, Mrs. Harold Eugene McKinney of Butler; two sons, Ketha and Norven of Butler; two brothers, Dan of Butler and Simon of Chicago, Ill; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Pritchard, Mrs. Nita Bradley of Butler, Mrs. J. C. Boring of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Joe Whitlow of Johnson City, and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Midway Baptist Church with Rev. Grady Minton and Rev. Victor Trivette officiating. Rev. Ben Wood was in charge of the music.

Burial was in Midway Cemetery.

Pallbearers were D. H. Morley, Chalmas Laws, W. E. Forrester, Ray Cardwell, Charles Bradley, Douglas Bradley, Larry Bradley, and Curtis Forrester.

BRADLEY, William E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 14, 1931 WILLIAM E. BRADLEY

William Emmet Bradley died at his home on Gap Creek last night at 10 o’clock as the result of a lingering illness. Funeral services will be announced later.

The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Roan Bradley; one son, Arthur; four daughters, Mable, Marie, Elsie and Bessie Bradley, all of Gap Creek; three brothers, Sam Bradley of Carter, James Bradley of Gap Creek, and John Bradley of Washington County; three sisters, Mrs. G. O. Collins of Elizabethton; Mrs. John Fair of Elizabethton and Miss Cordelia Bradley of Milwaukee, Wis.; his step- mother, Mrs. Nat Bradley; one half-brother, Van Bradley; and two half-sisters, Misses Lula and Christine Bradley, all of Gap Creek.

BRADSHAW, Jimmie Paul

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 24, 1935 JIMMIE PAUL BRADSHAW

Jimmie Paul Bradshaw, 4 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw, died Saturday morning at 5:30 at his home, 511 Academy Street.

Survivors are the parents, his brother, Billy Joe, and one sister, Jean.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 from the residence with Rev. Houston Blevins officiating. Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

BRADSHAW, John (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 17, 1939 MRS. JOHN BRADSHAW

Funeral services for Mrs. John Bradshaw, 216 East street will be held at the Free Will Baptist church this afternoon at three o’clock. The Rev. Clarence Howington will officiate.

Mrs. Bradshaw succumbed yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness. She was 60 of age. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.

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BRADSHAW, John Frank

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 17, 1945 J. F. Bradshaw Funeral Today

Funeral services for John Frank Bradshaw, 69, who died at Appalachian Hospital in Johnson City Wednesday at 9 p.m., were held today at the Free Will Baptist Church in Johnson City with the Rev. Clarence Howington and the Rev. Houston Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

A former resident of Elizabethton, Bradshaw was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. At the time of his death he was living at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jack Myers, 1005 East Fairview, Johnson City. He had been in declining health for the past year.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dave Frazier of Elizabethton, Mrs. J. W. Nave of Appalachian, Va., and Mrs. Myers of Johnson City; one son, Pfc. Patton Bradshaw, stationed in the Philippine Islands; two step-sons, Charley and Jim Nave of Elizabethton; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Fair, Mrs. John Fisher, Mrs. John Donny and Mrs. S. S. Fair, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Bill and Tommy Bradshaw, also of Elizabethton; five Bradshaw[sic], also of [sic] and one great grandchild.

Active pallbearers were Frank Fair, Fred Arrowood, George Barnett, Frank DeLoach, Earnest Guess, Jim Bradshaw, Edward DeLoach and Eli DeLoach.

Teterick[sic] Funeral Home was in charge of the services.

BRADSHAW, M. E. “Cag”

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 5, 1941 M. E. “CAG” BRADSHAW

Marion Ellis “Cag” Bradshaw, 28, died in a Johnson City hospital this morning at 2:00 o’clock, after a brief illness.

“Cag” as he was familiarly known in this city, was a member of Company “A” 117th Infantry Capt. Harry Hathaway. He was one of the most beloved men in the company during the time he was a member.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Christine Bradshaw; one daughter, Senia Grace; his mother, Mrs. Senia Bradshaw; two sisters, Mrs. Earl Renfro and Mrs. Neal Davis; four brothers, Jack, Dewey, Herbert and Lawrence Bradshaw.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the Freewill Baptist church with the Rev. Elmer DeLoach and Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Burial will be in the Bradley Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Coy Fair, Frank Dungan, James Perry, Jim Bradshaw, George Bradshaw, Tom Bradshaw.

Flower bearers: Annie Williams, Gussie Williams, Anna Lee Shell, Mrs. George Bradshaw, Frank Dungan, Ida DeLoach, Ora Miller, Lou Markland, Tom Fair, Lou Crosswhite, Mae Jenkins, Carrie Cross, Charlie Guess.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home on East street, Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.

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BRADSHAW, Margaret Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, December 31, 1950 MARGARET ELIZABETH BRADSHAW

Funeral services for Margaret Elizabeth Bradshaw, two-years-old, who died at her home on 1015 Oak Street Saturday at 1:00 a.m., after a two weeks illness, will be conducted at the First Freewill Baptist Church today at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. J. J. Brooks and the Rev. A. J. Creel officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.

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Flower bearers will be selected at the services.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bradshaw; one sister, Mary Kathleen Bradshaw; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bradshaw, all of the home.

BRADSHAW, S. P. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 12, 1947 MRS. S. P. BRADSHAW

Mrs. S. P. Bradshaw, 83, of Church Hill, died Saturday morning at 9:50 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Carter, of Charity[sic] Hill. Mr. Bradshaw was a lifelong member of the Church Hill Methodist Church.

Mrs. Bradshaw is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. L. Hampton, Mrs. W.H. Longmire, of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Floyd Carter of Church[sic] Hill; four sons, C. C. Bradshaw and Wiley Bradshaw, of Church Hill, Robert Bradshaw of Johnson City, and Blake Bradshaw of San Francisco, Calif.; two brothers and sisters, Malissa Ally of Church Hill, and Tom Dotson of Charity Hill, and Isaac Dotson of Anna, Ill, and 21 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

BRADSHAW, S. P. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 13, 1947 MRS. S. P. BRADSHAW

Funeral services for Mrs. S. P. Bradshaw, age 83, of Church Hill, who died Saturday morning at 9:50 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. C. Carter, of Church Hill, will be held today at 2:00 p.m. at Church Hill Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Mrs. Bradshaw is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. L. Hampton, Mrs. Emma Longmire of Elizabethton, and Mrs. F. C. Carter of Church Hill; five sons, P. D. Bradshaw, Sr. of Elizabethton, C. C. Bradshaw and Wiley Bradshaw of Church Hill, Robert Bradshaw2 of Johnson City, and Black Bradshaw of San Francisco, Calif.; two brothers and one sister, I. A. Dotson and Mrs. Malissa Alley, of Church Hill, twenty-one grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. [JAKS Note: brother, Tom Dotson was omitted from this obituary.]

BRADSHAW, Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 14, 1929 THOMAS BRADSHAW

The funeral for Thomas R. Bradshaw, 65, was held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the residence on East Street. Services were in charge of the Rev. James Fair.

Mr. Bradshaw died at his home yesterday morning.

He is survived by nine children, three boys and six daughters. They are as follows: W. F. and John Bradshaw of Elizabethton, and Tom Bradshaw of Ohio; Mrs. Agie Bogus, Mrs. Fannie Keene, and Mrs. Clara Fisher of Johnson City, Mrs. Catherine Mayo of Texas, Mrs. Lettie Denney of West Virginia, and Mrs. Matt Fair of Elizabethton.

Interment was made in Highland Cemetery.

BRANCH, Joseph “Joe”

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 17, 1940
JOE BRANCH DIES
Joe Branch, 76, well known citizen of 215 Cottage avenue, died shortly after noon today after about six weeks illness. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

BRANCH, Joseph “Joe”

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“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 18, 1940
BRANCH RITES HELD AT FIRST BAPTIST THIS AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Joseph Branch, 74, who died shortly after noon, Tuesday, were held from the First Baptist church this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. The Rev. V. Floyd Starke officiated. Burial was made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Mr. Branch had been an invalid for a number of years, but it was not until Saturday that his condition became serious. He was a native of North Carolina, but had been residing here for the past 20 years. He was a member of the First Baptist church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Branch; four daughters, Mrs. M. A. Pearman, Miss Bonnie Branch, Miss Ruth Branch of Elizabethton; Mrs. C. R. Meek, of Johnson City; one son, Donald Branch of this city; and five grandchildren.

BRANNON, Earnest Lawrence

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 22, 1934 EARNEST LAWRENCE BRANNON

Earnest Lawrence Brannon, aged eight, died at his home, 2405 Wheeler Street, Johnson City, last Friday at 11 p.m. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt T. Brannaon, one brother, William, and one sister, Ethel. Private funeral services were held this afternoon at one o’clock at the home of his aunt, at 921 Johnson avenue. Burial was made at the Grindstaff Cemetery at Siam. Pallbearers were Charlie Rogers, Jim Rogers, Junior Shields, and Will Trusler.

Death was caused by diphtheria.

BRANSON, Mr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 8, 1941 MOUNTAIN CITY

Mrs. Charles M. Wagner was called to Abingdon the past week due to the illness and death of her brother, Mr. Branson.

BRASWELL, Carl E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 12, 1945 Carl E. Braswell Dies In Arizona

Carl E. Braswell, 25, died in Yuma, Ariz., Sunday at 11 a.m. Death resulted from injuries received in an automobile accident on Labor Day.

Mr. Braswell, a native of Carter County, had been employed as government auditor in Arizona for the last three years. Prior to leaving Elizabethton he was employed at the rayon plants of Elizabethton. He was graduated from Happy Valley High School.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Braswell; four sisters, Mrs. James Smalling, Johnson City; Ruth, Doris and Germaine, of Elizabethton; one brother, Deeston Braswell, U. S. Army, Germany; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Williams; paternal grandmother, Mrs. W. J. Braswell, all of Elizabethton.

The body will arrive from Arizona Friday evening at 5:45. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BRASWELL, Carl E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 14, 1945 Braswell Funeral To Be Held Sunday

Funeral services for Carl E. Braswell, who died in Yuma, Ariz. from injuries received in an automobile accident on Labor Day, will be conducted from the Free Will Baptist Church Saturday

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afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, with the Rev. Clarence Howington, the Rev. Carl Osborne, and the Rev. Ed McKinney officiating.

Burial will be in Sims Cemetery.

Active pallbearers, who are requested to be at the home at 2:15 p.m., are Vernon Fair, Blaine Taylor, J. T. Thompson, Vernon Peters, Clarence Chambers, Earl Emmert.

Flower bearers, who are requested to be at the church at 2:45 are, Nellie Range, Maude Kyte, Ossie Clark, Nola Hampton, Dora Shoun, Irene Peters, Ella Ruth Campbell, Mary Jo Williams, Hattie Ruth Smalling.

The body will be returned to the home this evening at 7:00 o’clock.

Mr. Braswell, who was a native of Carter County, had been employed as government auditor in Arizona for the last three years; prior to leaving Elizabethton he was employed at the rayon plants. He graduated from Happy Valley High School.

Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Braswell, four sisters, Mrs. James Smalling, Johnson City, Ruth, Doris and Germaine, of Elizabethton, one brother, Deeston Braswell, U. S. Army, Germany, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Williams, paternal grandmother, Mrs. W. J. Braswell, all of Elizabethton.

The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BRASWELL, Mary Evelyn

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 27, 1946 MRS. MARY EVELYN BRASWELL

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Braswell, 79, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Josie Heneger at Hunter, Tuesday evening at Ten-thirty o’clock after an illness of a year. Mrs. Braswell was a member of the Free Will Baptist church.

Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Nathan Chambers of Oklahoma, Mrs. Josie Heneger, Mrs. Rowena Bradley, both of Elizabethton. Two sons, James and Thomas of Elizabethton. Thirty-one grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Miller Grove Free Will Baptist Church near Simmons Hill Thursday morning at eleven o’clock, with the Rev. Edd McKinney and the Rev. Earl Hyder officiating. Burial will be made in Simms Hill cemetery.

Active pallbearers, Charlie Chambers, Taylor Simms, Stanton Vanover, Tom Hoss, Ivan Trivett, Willie Miller, L. B. Hampton, Earl Pierce.

Flower bearers will be selected from friends.
The body will be returned to the home of Mrs. Heneger at Hunter this afternoon at three o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BRASWELL, Thomas, Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 4, 1933 THOMAS BRASWELL, JR.

Thomas Braswell, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Braswell, died at the home on Gap Creek Friday afternoon. Survivors are his parents. Funeral services were conducted from the home this morning at 10 o’clock. Interment was in the Sims Cemetery.

BREEDING, Flossie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 1, 1964 Mrs. Flossie Breeding…

Mrs. Flossie Breeding, age 64 of Shady Valley, died at Johnson City Memorial Hospital Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County and the daughter of the late Ruben

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and Ferdy Woods Owens and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include the husband, Elmer Breeding, Shady Valley; three daughters, Mrs. Annis Isaacs

of Modena, Pa. Mrs. Stella Moore of Damascus, Va., Mrs. Mimalou Crosswhite, Shady Valley; one brother, Dave Owens, Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Moore, Green Cove, Va., and Mrs. Della Fritts, Smithshire, Ill.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. J. Edward Lehman officiating. Burial will be in Owens cemetery.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BREEDLOVE, W. A. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 9, 1943 W. A. C. BREEDLOVE

W. A. C. Breedlove, colored, age 68, died at his home, 830 Watauga avenue, this morning at 12:05 after a lingering illness.

He was very prominent among the colored people having been a pioneer leader among them. He was a minister of the Phillipi [sic] Baptist church for the past 40 years, and had taught for 50 years. He was a moderator of the Bethel District Association.

Survivors are two daughters, Thelma Warsh, Elizabethton; Ina Bell Moore, Elizabethton, ten grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Phillipi[sic] Baptist church. Burial will be made in the Odd Fellow cemetery. Officiating ministers will be Rev. G. A. Nance, Rev. W. M. H. Stokley, Rev. J. C. Harris.

Active pallbearers will be Thomas Gather, George Gardner, E. Faucette, Walter Gillman, Steve Burleson, Conley McQueen, Luck Gibson.

Flower bearers will be the members of the Senior Missionary Society of the Baptist church. The body will be returned to the home Saturday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock.

BREEDLOVE, W. A. C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 28, 1934 MRS. W. A. C. BREEDLOVE

Mrs. W. A. C. Breedlove (colored), aged 56, died at her home on Watauga avenue this morning at nine o’clock. Survivors are her husband, the Rev. W. A. C. Breedlove, and two daughters, Mrs. Gerald Moore, and Mrs. James B. Wood. Funeral services will be conducted from the Phillipi[sic] Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, with the Rev. W. P. Wagner and others officiating.

BREWER, Belle

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, June 2, 1935 MRS. BELLE BREWER

Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Brewer, 64, who died Thursday evening at her home in Shell Creek will be conducted from the residence tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. John Mathes officiating.

Arrangements will be in charge of the North Funeral Home.

Surviving are four sons, Julian Brewer, of Claiborne, Calif., Felix, Jennings and Swift, all of Shell Creek, and four daughters, Mrs. Emma Tims, Mrs. Maude Potter, Mrs. Hattie Potter and Anna Lee Brewer, all of Shell Creek.

BREWER, James

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 8, 1936 JAMES BREWER

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Funeral services for James Sidney Brewer, 78, who died at the home of his son Finley Brewer, Friday morning after a lingering illness, were held at the Christian church Sunday morning at ten o’clock.

The Rev. Cain Julien officiated and was assisted by the Rev. Brownlow Vance of Roan Mountain and the Rev. Heaton of Elk Park, N.C.

Survivors include four daughters, Loretta Taylor of Kingsport, Manarka Johnson of Roan Mountain, Martisha Morgan of Greeneville and Dollie White of Caretta, West Virginia; and six sons, Hardy Brewer of Elk Park, N.C., Sammy Brewer of Newland, N.C., Kenneth Brewer of Aflex, Ky., Clifton Brewer of Johnson City, and Finley and William Brewer of Roan Mountain.

BREWER, James

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 7, 1966 James Brewer. . .

James Brewer, age 76, Butler, Route 1, died at his home Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. after a long illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Alex and Susan Fritts Brewer. He was a retired merchant and farmer.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Myrele[sic] L. Brewer, Butler; two sons, Claude Brewer and Bill Brewer, both Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Grindstaff, Butler; one brother, John Brewer of Butler; five sisters, Mollie Brewer, Corsie Brewer, Mrs. C.B. Laws and Mrs. Minnie Potter all of Butler and Mrs. Edna Church of Neva; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from Rock Springs Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clyde Campbell and Rev. Roby Stout officiating. Burial was in Slemp Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Edd Lunceford, Robert Cable, Guy Campbell, Edd Fritts, Robert Fritts and Luke Morefield. Flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

BREWER, James Barber

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 22, 1938
JAMES BARBER BREWER
Funeral services for James Barber Brewer, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bynum Brewer, were held Friday afternoon at the Elk Valley church with the Rev. J. M. Heaton in charge. Burial was in the church cemetery. The child died of whooping cough and pneumonia.

BREWER, James, Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 24, 1935 JAMES BREWER, JR.

James Brewer, Jr., eight-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Brewer, Butler, Tenn., died at a local hospital Sunday night at 10 o’clock, after a prolonged illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Arrangements will be in charge of the Hathaway Funeral Home.

BREWER, Lawrence

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 19, 1947 LAWRENCE BREWER

Lawrence Brewer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Brewer of Shell Creek, died in the Grace Baptist Hospital in Banners Elk, N. C. this morning at 6:30 o’clock.

Survivors besides the parents are three brothers, Donald, Harold and Carrol all of the home; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison of Shell Creek.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Markland Cemetery Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with the 250

Rev. Ernest Buck officiating.

BREWER, Mary Ellen

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 8, 1944 MRS. MARY ELLEN BREWER

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Brewer, age 69, who passed away Saturday at her home at 805 Oak Street, will probably be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the residence, conducted by Rev. Clarence Howington and Rev. James A. Cook.

Mrs. Brewer was well known and well loved, having lived on Oak Street 18 years and most of her entire live in Elizabethton. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Hampton, but due to ill health has not been able to take an active part in the church for many years.

She is survived by one brother, J. P. Galliher of Boseman, Mont., and a number of nieces and nephews. One niece, Mrs. Mary Stoots, of Abingdon, Va., has arrived for the funeral. Her brother, Mr. Galliher is expected to arrive tonight from Montana.

BREWER, Mary Ellen

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 9, 1944 MRS. MARY ELLEN BREWER

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Brewer, scheduled to have been held Thursday, have been postponed pending the arrival of her brother J. F. Galliher of Boseman, Montana.

BREWER, Mollie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 2, 1970 DEATHS

Miss Mollie Brewer, 80, of Rt. 1, Butler, died Monday, 3 a.m., in Carter County Memorial Hospital, Elizabethton, after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, and a daughter of the late Alex and Susie Fritts Brewer.

Survivors include one brother, John Brewer; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Potter, Mrs. Cindy Laws, Miss Carsie Brewer, all of Butler, and Mrs. Edna Church, Neva; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., from the Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Clyde Campbell and Burial was in the Slemp Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.

Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BREWER, William Clifford

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 27, 1962 NEWLAND MAN KILLED IN AUTO MISHAP HERE

William Clifford Brewer, believed to be in his 40’s of Newland, N. C., was killed at Gregg’s Boat Dock in Johnson County Saturday night when a car backed up crushing him between a car and a parked truck, police said.

The driver of the car has not yet been identified according to Johnson County Sheriff K. D. Madron. It was believed that Brewer had been fishing.

BREWER, William Richard

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 9, 1945 Brewer Infant Died At Home Sunday

William Richard Brewer, infant son of Pvt. and Mrs. William Brewer, died at the home, Shell 251

Creek, Route one, Sunday morning.
Survivors are the parents; one sister, May Helen, two brothers, Donald and Lonnie, his maternal

grandmother, Mrs. May Shell of R-1, Shell Creek.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Aaron Buck in charge.

BRICE, Rufus B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 13, 1943 Death Takes R. B. Brice; Rites Tuesday

Rufus Benjamin Brice, age 54, died in a Johnson City hospital Sunday evening at 6:55 o’clock after a short illness.

Mr. Brice was employed at the Ritz Barber Shop. He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of Masonic Lodge at Cowan, Tenn., and the First Christian church. He had made his home in Elizabethton for the past 12 years. He was a direct decendent[sic] of Alexander Bruce, brother of Robert Bruce, rightful king of Scotland, and a decendant[sic] of Noah Webster.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nell D. Brice; one son, Bobbie, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Fuller, Cowan, Tenn.; Mrs. Jean Campbell, La Cross, Wisconsin; one aunt, Mrs. Ellen Brice, Cowan, Tenn; five nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the First Christian church with the Rev. J. J. Music in charge. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Miss Lucylle Campbell will be in charge of the music.

Active pallbearers will be Edward H. Miller, Robert C. Hice[sic], J. C. Martin, Joe Chambers, W. C. Cameron, L. L. Lumbsden.

The body was removed to the home, 603 Holston avenue, this morning at 12 o’clock from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BRICKEY, W. A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 25, 1949 [Photo] W. A. BRICKEY
Death Takes Former City School Head

W. A. Brickey, former superintendent of schools in the city of Elizabethton, died at his home, 219 West I Street, Tuesday, October 25, at 1:30 a.m.

Mr. Brickey, age 79 years, 8 months, was born at Tuckaleechee[sic], Tennessee, February 8, 1870. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and served the church as an elder for 30 years. Mr. Brickey, who was in schoolwork 54 years, received his education at Carson-Newman College,

East Tennessee State College, and the University of Tennessee. Besides being superintendent of the Elizabethton city schools, he taught at the Spring City High School, coming here in August 1933, to be principal of Elizabethton Junior High School. He retired in 1948.

In May, 1892, he married Miss Dora Sanders. Their children are Wayne, Seattle, Wash.; John, Latuda, Utah; Mrs. Myrtle Baird, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Floyd Cannon, Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. Los Davis, Jacksboro, Tennessee. The first wife died in 1905.

His second marriage was to Miss Bessie Hobbs July 6, 1913. Their children are Mrs. Ted Hacker, Jonesboro; William, Oak Ridge and Walter, Whitaker, N.C.

Other survivors are his sisters, Miss Audrey Brickey, Fountain City, Tenn.; Mrs. Everett Greer, Washington, D.C.; brothers, Jack, Woolridge, Tenn.; Fate, New Jersey; and Marion; twenty-seven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Elizabethton, Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:00 to

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2:00.
Active pallbearers are David Testerman, Lewis Propst, R. F. Walsh, David Holden, Linden

Hamrick, Sam Campbell, Ray Grindstaff and Tommy Dugger.
Circle Number 1 of the First Presbyterian Church will be flowerbearers. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BRIDGES, H. P (Rev.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 17, 1930 REV. H. P. BRIDGESREV. H. P. BRIDGES4

The Rev. H. P. Bridges, pastor of the Baptist church at Newland, N.C., died suddenly at his home Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock at the age of 65 years.

Funeral arrangements will be made later; waiting on arrival of a son, Dr. Bridges of Baltimore, Md.

BRIGGS, Amanda Taylor

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 18, 1947 MRS. AMANDA T. BRIGGS

Mrs. Amanda Taylor Briggs, 82, died at her home on Route 5, Friday at 3:00 p.m. after a four years illness. She was a member of the Moores Chapel Freewell[sic] Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bell Smith of Elizabethton, Route 5; ten nephews, Henry Campbell of the home, Baxter Campbell of route 5, Roy Campbell of Elizabethton, Walter Campbell of West Virginia and Clarence Campbell of Route 2, Clyde, Vester, and Neal Smith, all of Route 5, Hubert Hardin and Seth Elliott of Route 2; five nieces, Mrs. Seth Elliott, Mrs. Will Elliott and Mrs. Hubert Hardin, all of Route 2, Mrs. Zola Elliott of Erwin and Mrs. Hazel Story of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Moores Chapel Freewill Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. D. C. Patrick officiating. Burial will be in the Garland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Hubert Hardin, Seth Elliott, Clyde Smith, Baxter Campbell, Ray and Clarence Campbell.

The body was removed to the home Saturday afternoon from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BRIGGS, David Wesley

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 11, 1942 DAVID WESLEY BRIGGS

David Wesley Briggs, 38, former resident of Shell Creek, who has spent the past four years in Fossill, Oregon, died April 4. The body will arrive at 8:30 Sunday morning and will be removed to the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Briggs.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at two o’clock.

Survivors include his wife and five children, Robert, Mary, Carl, Harold and J. D.; his mother, Mrs. Mary Briggs; maternal grandfather, Dave Ashley; and the following sisters: Mrs. W. H. Ledford of Johnson City; Mrs. Coeburn Blackwell of Shell Creek and Mrs. C. O. Pickens of Jonesboro.

BRIGGS, Dora

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 9, 1969 DEATHS

Mrs. Dora Briggs, 84, Knoxville, formerly of Johnson County, died at 9 a.m. Friday, July 4th. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Johnson County

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Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Cora Fritts, Knoxville; one brother, I. N. Snider, Unicoi; three nieces, Mrs. Arnold Stephens, Cleveland; Mrs. B. R. Hodge, Rialto, Calif., Mrs. Joe Sing, Knoxville; two nephews, Cecil Snider, Johnson City, and Jack Snider, Bristol, Va.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, 2:30 p.m. at the Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel in Knoxville, with Rev. Olin Shupe officiating. Interment was in Ballard’s Chapel Cemetery, Louisville.

Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, was in charge of arrangements.

BRIGGS, Hanna

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 17, 1936 MRS. HANNA BRIGGS

Funeral services for Mrs. Hanna Briggs, 47, who died Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Puckett, were held from the residence, 509 Blevin St., Saturday afternoon at 3:20 with the Rev. W. F. Pitts officiating. Interment was in the Highland Cemetery.

Survivors are nine children, Mrs. Wanda Doocy, James Storm, Mrs. Margaret Karien, Miss Ann Storm, Mrs. Ruth Puckett, Lester Storm, Lee Briggs, Roy Briggs and Fay Briggs.

BRIGGS, James William

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 19, 1946 JAMES WILLIAM BRIGGS

James William Briggs, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Briggs died Tuesday at 3 a.m.
Survivors are the parents, two sisters, Dixie Lee and Roma Jean, 2 brothers, Robert and Larry. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. James A. Clark at the home, 707 Maple street,

Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial to be in Highland Cemetery. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BRIGGS, John L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 11, 1941 JOHN L. BRIGGS

John L. Briggs, age 63, died at his home on Route 5 this morning at 12:30, after a long illness.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Amanda Taylor Briggs; one son, Samuel J. Briggs, Johnson City; one brother, I. S. Briggs, Jonesboro.

Funeral services will be held from the home Friday afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. Charlie Thompson in charge. Interment will be made in the Lawson cemetery on Johnson City, Route 5.

BRIGGS, John W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 4, 1939 JOHN W. BRIGGS

CRANBERRY, N.C., Sept. 1 – Funeral services for John W. Briggs, 46, who died at his home in Cranberry, on Monday, August 28, were held from the residence on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. J. C. Brown and Rev. Spencer McCloud officiating.

Interment will be in the Cranberry Cemetery.

Mr. Briggs is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha McCoury Briggs, one daughter, Betty Jo Briggs, his father, Elijah Briggs, one brother and five sisters.

Active pallbearers were E. L. McCourry, Dewey Gourge, Floyd Thomas, John Caldwell, Ben Hughes and Walter Mackie.

BRIGGS, R. D.

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R. D. BRIGGS
R. D. Briggs, 42, railway conductor, son of Mrs. Fannie Briggs of Elizabethton, was killed

Monday at 6 p.m. in the railway yards at Portsmouth, Ohio.
Survivors are the widow, and daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson of Portsmouth; mother, Mrs.

Fannie Briggs of Elizabethton; sister, Mrs. A. Ledford, Elizabethton; and two brothers, James Briggs of Russellville, Ky., and Tom Briggs of Elizabethton.

Funeral arrangements are to be announced later, pending the arrival of the body.

BRIGGS, Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 9, 1936 THOMAS BRIGGS

Last rites for Thomas Briggs, who died Monday morning following a heart attack, at his home in Bluefield, W. Va., were conducted Wednesday morning at ten o’clock at the home of his sisters, Mrs. Tom Ledford, Lynne Avenue, with the Rev. James Stout officiating. Interment was at Hunter in the family cemetery.

Mr. Briggs, a former resident of Elizabethton, was well known here.

Survivors are one daughter, Miss Mary Jane Briggs of New York City; one sister, Mrs. Tom Ledford of Elizabethton; and one brother, James Briggs of Matoka, W. Va.

Among those who attended the funeral from out-of-town were Patsy Mingo, Mr. MacDaniels, C. F. Thurton and H. Trent of Bluefield, W.Va., Oscar McCall and Charlie Carter of Northfork, W. Va.

BRINKLEY, Gene

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 21, 1933 GENE BRINKLEY

Funeral services for Gene Brinkley, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brinkley, who died at the Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., were held Tuesday, June 15. The rites were in charge of Watt Graybeal and the song services by Bert McCllurd[sic] at the home. The child was ill only a short time. He is the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Brinkley to have died in the last four years.

Surviving is the father and mother, two half brothers and two half sisters: Winifred Chambers, Canton, O., James and Evelyn Brinkley, Shell Creek, and Bill Brinkley, Knoxville.

BRINKLEY, William W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 17, 1942 WILLIAM W. BRINKLEY

William W. Brinkley, age 65, a well-known farmer of Johnson county died at his home in Shady Valley early Tuesday morning after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. R. W. Scott in charge. Interment will be in the Garland Cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mettie Brinkley; six sons, I. O. Brinkley, Greendale, Va., J. O. Brinkley, Kingsport, G. B. Brinkley, Kingsport, F. C., G. W. and D. D. Brinkley, of Shady Valley; two daughters, Mrs. Ettie Campbell and Miss Grace Brinkley, Shady Valley; one brother, Andy Brinkley, West Va.; four sisters, Mrs. Cardis Hodge and Mrs. Mattie Dotson, Boone, N.C., Mrs. Effie Howell, High Point, N.C. and Mrs. Sarah Randolph, of New York; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Pall bearers: N. J. Blackburn, M. A. Tolliver, Chase Garland, S. V. Walton, Melvin Price and James Cruise.

Flower bearers will be selected from the friends attending the funeral.

BRISTOL, Binnie Jane

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“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 3, 1938
MRS. ELBERT BRISTOL
Mrs. Binnie Jane Bristol, age 37, died in a local hospital Wednesday night at 7:30 after a long illness. She was a member of the Christian church at Hampton for many years.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home, 703 Holly Lane, Friday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. C. L. Bowden, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. John Hall, pastor of the Hampton Christian church, officiating. Interment will be in the Hall cemetery at Hampton, Tenn.
Survivors are the husband, Elbert Bristol; six daughters, Mary, Emma, Hazel, Ruby, Betty Jo, and Ina Bell; two sons, Billy and Gurney Bristol; here parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams of Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Arson Malone of Hampton and Mrs. Hattie Williams of Hampton; four brothers, Claude, Henry, Sam and Rod Williams of Hampton.

BRISTOL, Elbert (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 3, 1938
MRS. ELBERT BRISTOL
Mrs. Binnie Jane Bristol, age 37, died in a local hospital Wednesday night at 7:30 after a long illness. She was a member of the Christian church at Hampton for many years.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home, 703 Holly Lane, Friday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. C. L. Bowden, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. John Hall, pastor of the Hampton Christian church, officiating. Interment will be in the Hall cemetery at Hampton, Tenn.
Survivors are the husband, Elbert Bristol; six daughters, Mary, Emma, Hazel, Ruby, Betty Jo, and Ina Bell; two sons, Billy and Gurney Bristol; here parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams of Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Arson Malone of Hampton and Mrs. Hattie Williams of Hampton; four brothers, Claude, Henry, Sam and Rod Williams of Hampton.

BRISTOL, Marie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 25, 1944 MARIE BRISTOL

Miss Marie Bristol, 21 years old, of route 1, Hampton, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Miss Bristol was taken to the hospital yesterday afternoon. She had been in poor health for the past five years. She was a member of the Lower Elk Missionary Baptist Church.

Miss Bristol is survived by her mother, Mrs. Cora Bristol of the home; one brother, Willie of the home and five sisters, Edith and Zelma of the home, Mrs. Virginia Dugger of Longview, Washington, Mrs. Mae Isaacs of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Fay Lewis of Hampton.

Funeral services under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home are incomplete, awaiting word from the sister in Washington.

BRISTOL, Marie

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, July 29, 1944 MARIE BRISTOL

Funeral services for Marie Bristol will be held Monday afternoon at two o’clock at Pierce Chapel with the Rev. Joe Miller officiating and burial in the family cemetery.

Miss Bristol passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital last Monday after a brief illness. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Cora Bristol, one brother, Willie of the home, Rt. 1, Hampton; five sisters, Edith and Zelma of the home, Mrs. Virginia Dugger of Kelso, Wash., Mrs. Mae Isaacs of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Fay Lewis of Hampton.

The body will be taken from the Tetrick Funeral Home to the church at one o’clock Monday. Pallbearers will be chosen from the friends at the service.

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BRISTOL, Tommy Gene

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 16, 1950 TOMMY GENE BRISTOL

Tommy Gene Bristol, three years old, of 709 Holly Lane, died in a local clinic Monday at 11:40 a.m. after a short illness.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert C.[sic] Bristol; one brother, Raymond Bristol of the home; six half sisters, Mrs. Mary Gladys Massengill of route 1, Watauga, Mrs. Emma Slagle of route 1, Limestone, Mrs. Hazel Harvey of route 3, Elizabethton, Miss Betty Bristol of the home, Mrs. Ruby Edwards of Green Mountain, North Carolina, and Miss Ida Bell Bristol of the home; two half brothers, Bill and Gurnie Bristol of the home.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

The body was taken to the home Monday from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home, where it will remain for the services.

BRISTOL, Will H. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 12, 1949 MRS. WILL H. BRISTOL MRS. WILL H. BRISTOL

Mrs. Will H. Bristol died on a train Wednesday en route home from Michigan; the body was taken off the train at Fort Wayne, Ind., and will be returned to Elizabethton by ambulance.

Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. A. L. King, Piney Flats, Mrs. H. G. Bruce, and Mrs. Mike Cady of Bristol, Mrs. Glen Geisler of Elizabethton; three sons, Elbert and Harris of Elizabethton, and H. G. of Elizabethton; two brothers, Ed Brumit of Washington State, Capt. P. J. Brumit of Johnson City; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Campbell, Pipe City, Ill., and Mrs. Eli Trivett of Hampton.

Mrs. Bristol was a member of the Hampton Christian Church. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BRISTOL, William H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 9, 1936
WILLIAM H. BRISTOL
William H. Bristol, Spanish American war veteran and prominent carpenter of this section, died Saturday morning at 2:30 at his home, 613 West G Street, after an illness of several years.
Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Johnny Hall of Hampton and the Rev. Mrs. Roberts of Elizabethton officiating. Interment will follow with military honors in the Mountain Home Cemetery in Johnson City. The Jr. O.U.A.M. of Hampton, of which Mr. Bristol was a member, will participate in the services at the home, and the Modern Woodmen will give their ritualistic services at the grave.
Mr. Bristol was born and reared in Burr[sic] County, North Carolina. In 1900 he was married to Miss Nancy Brummit of Hampton. He and his family resided in Johnson City for fifteen years, moving to Elizabethton three years ago.
He was a member of the Hampton Christian Church, the Hampton Jr. O.U.A.M., and the Johnson City Camp of Modern Woodmen.
Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. A. L. King of Piney Flats, Mrs. H. G. Bruce of Johnson City, Elizabeth and Estelle Bristol of Elizabethton; three sons, Elbert, Harris and Billy Joe Bristol of Elizabethton; one brother, Jim Bristol of North Carolina; and twenty grandchildren.

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BRITT, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 20, 1943 INFANT BRITT

Funeral services for infant Britt who died at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Britt, route 4, will be conducted at 10 o’clock Thursday morning from the Hyder Cemetery with the Rev. Earl Hyder in charge.

Survivors are the parents, 3 brothers, Earl Wilbur, Thomas, James; 3 sisters, Barbara, Alice, Shelby Jean, paternal grandfather, G. W. Britt, maternal grandmother, Mrs. A. J. Douglas.

BRITT, Jimmy

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 27, 1936
JIMMY LEABRITT
Jimmy Lea Britt, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Britt of Oak Grove, succumbed after a few hours illness yesterday at twelve-thirty, at her home.
No funeral arrangements have been learned today.

BRITT, Josie Markland

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 13, 1943 JOSIE M. BRITT

Josie Markland Britt, 30, died yesterday at 10:45 a.m., at her home on Gap Creek.

Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 10 o’clock from the Zion Baptist church in Johnson City with burial in Hyder cemetery. The Rev. Orville Richards and the Rev. Robert Miller will be in charge.

Survivors are her husband, M. S. Britt; three daughters, Barbara, Alice and Shelbia Jean; three sons, Earl, Thomas and James; her mother, Mrs. Jack Douglas; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Campbell and Mrs. Louise McKeehan, all of Oak Grove; and four brothers, L. B. Markland of Besoco, W. Va., G. H. Markland of Bristol, Va., S. D. Markland and O. C. Markland of Gap Creek.

Active pallbearer will be Fred Meredith, Bailey Chessee[sic], Clarence Hyder, Ed Meredith, Bob Whittimore, Earl Hyder.

The body was removed from the Appalachian Funeral Home to the home at 1:00 this afternoon.

BRITT, Larlie Christine

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 9, 1937” LARLIE CHRISTINE BRITT

Larlie Christine Britt, seven-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Worley Britt, died Monday afternoon at the family residence on Dry Creek of croupous pneumonia.

Funeral services were conducted from the home this afternoon at three o’clock with the Rev. Carl Miller officiating.

BRITT, Stacey Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 9, 1929
HOLD FUNERAL
Funeral services for Mrs. Stacey Jane Britt, 63, who died Monday morning at 9 o’clock, at her home on Gap Creek, following a lingering, illness, were conducted this afternoon at the residence, the Rev. S. O. Pinkerton, in charge. Interment was in the family cemetery.
Mrs. Britt was a native of Carter County, and a member of the Baptist Church of Gap Creek.

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Survivors are: the husband, W. M. Britt; four sons, Usless, Leroy, Arthur and Worley Britt.

BROADWATER, Verne

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 27, 1964 BROADWATER PASSES IN OHIO HOSPITAL

Mrs. Lillie Adams received word last week of the death of her son-in-law, Verne Broadwater who passed away in an Akron, Ohio, hospital.

He was a native of W. Va., and was employed here at one time at the light and power co. He was employed until his death with the Goodyear Rubber Co.

He is survived by his widow, Ruth Adams Broadwater; a son, Verne, Jr., who resides in California, a daughter who resides in Akron and seven grandchildren.

BRONSON, Walter (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 4, 1939
MOUNTAIN CITY – Mrs. Charles Wagner was called to Abingdon, Virginia because of the death

of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Walter Bronson.

BROOKS, Hiram

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 27, 1949
HIRAM BROOKSHIRAM BROOKS
Funeral services for Hiram Brooks, 58, who died at 11:30 Thursday in his home in Jonesboro were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the New Victory Baptist Church with the Rev. E. W. Barnes and the Rev. L. Palmer Young of Kingsport officiating.
Burial was made in the Maple Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maude Brooks, six sons, J.E., J.M., Hiram Jr., and Thomas Brooks of Kingsport, the Rev. J. R. Books of Elizabethton and Ray Brooks of Jonesboro; six daughters, Mrs. C. M. Kenner and Mrs. J. H. Shaffer, Jr., both of Kingsport, and Misses Barbara, Mary, Fay and Louise Brooks, all of Jonesboro; two brothers, Albert Brooks of Rogersville and Silas Brooks of Mooresburg; three sisters, Mrs. Charlie Williams, Mrs. Ed Williams, and Mrs. Charlie Harrell, all of Rogersville and 15 grandchildren.

BROOKS, Lilly C.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, January 2, 1949 [published at a later date] MRS. LILLY C. BROOKS

Mrs. Lilly C. Brooks, 59, died at the Abingdon, Va. Hospital at 2 p.m. today, January 15.

She is survived by her husband Arthur J. Brooks, Shady Valley, and the following children: Mrs. Robert Tallman, Blountville, Mrs. Cebert Reese, Henry, Rad and L. J. Brooks, Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, S. A. and Eugene Cress, Kingsport, and two sisters, Mrs. Ray Blevins, Shady Valley and Mrs. Venna Compton, St. Louis, Mo.

The funeral was held Tuesday at Crandull Church of Christ in charge of Rev. Abe Aldridge.

BROOKS, Lucy Ann

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 4, 1963
Lucy Ann Brooks…
Mrs. Lucy Ann Brooks, age 75 of Shady Valley died in Bristol Memorial Hospital Friday at 9 a.m. after a short illness. She was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include the husband, Morgan W. Brooks, Shady Valley; four sons, Clarence Brooks, Bristol, Clyde and Rex Brooks, both of Shady Valley and T-Sgt. Dale W. Brooks, U.S. Air Force, England; four

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daughters, Mrs. Cora Ann Cress, Bristol, Mrs. Eura Steagall, Hammond, Ind., Mrs. Hattie Hines, and Irene Cress, of Hammond, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Cutsinger, San Jacinto, Calif.; 11 grandchildren.
Funeral Services were conducted from the Shady Valley Baptist Church Tuesday, Aug. 27 with the Rev. Brooks Peters and Rev. Raymond Toliver officiating. Burial was in the Blevins cemetery.

Pallbearers were Roy Martin, Herbert Sluder, Alton Sluder, Kenneth Toliver, Martin Toliver, Pierce Blevins, Robert Eller and Avery Miller.
Honorary pallbearers were Milland Bishop, Ambrose Blevins, Wheeler Blevins, Ottis Sluder, Orb Meade. Lewis entry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BROOKS, Lucy Ann

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 11, 1963
SHADY VALLEY
Mrs. Morgan Brooks died in Memorial Hospital, Bristol, Friday, August 30.

BROOKS, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 17, 1940
LOCAL PEOPLE CALLED TO INDIANA BY DEATH
Carl Minton, pressman for the Daily Star, accompanied by Mrs. Peyton VanHooser and children, left Tuesday afternoon for Indianapolis, Indiana, to attend the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Mary Brooks, who died at her home there Monday.
Mrs. Brooks, 79, broke her hip in a fall about two months ago. She later developed pneumonia.
Surviving are two children, Mrs. Omar Minton, Henderson, Ky.; and Labe Brooks, Indianapolis, Ind.

BROOKS, R. K.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 19, 1940
R. K. BROOKS SUCCUMBS HERE
R. K. Brooks, formerly of 607 Aston Street in Johnson City, died Sunday morning at 6:10 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Miss Myrtle Brooks, 916 Cedar Street in this city.
Mr. Brooks was widely known in Carter, Washington and Johnson counties, having been prominently identified with the J. Walter Wright and Sanford and Treadway Lumber Company of North Carolina and at Shouns, Tenn., for a number of years. For the past five years, he has been a salesman of medicine for the New Era Laboratory and also sold insurance for the Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City, who has charge of the funeral.
He was also a member of the Methodist Church of Mountain City.
The body will remain at the home of the daughter in this city until time for the funeral, which will be held at 11:00 o’clock on Tuesday, February 20th. Church services will follow at Mountain City. Rev. Willie Jilton of Johnson City will be in charge of the services at the home, assisted by Rev. E. A. Cox, pastor of the Calvery Baptist Church of this city. Rev. Ledford, pastor of the Methodist Church in Mountain city will assist at the services in Mountain City.
Pallbearers will be Clifford Bunton, Chas. Souder, N. F. Souder, Lige Matthews, Dick Hutchins, Jack E. Woody, Carl Campbell, and Robert F. Lowe.
Flower bearers will be selected from members of the prayer band of the Freewill Baptist Church and the Nazarenes of Elizabethton.
Surviving are five sons, Eck Brooks, Mountain City; James, Fred, Earl and Luther Brooks, Johnson City; one daughter, Miss Myrtle Brooks of Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Tribble and Mrs. Mollie Brumit of Elizabethton; Mrs. Victoria Gaither of McComas, West, Va.; also twelve grandchildren.

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BROOKS, Walter

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 7, 1931
MOUNTAIN CITY NEWS
Funeral services were held near here yesterday for Walter Brooks, who was found dead on Beech Mountain, where he had been working. He had been shot with a shotgun, which was found near the body. A verdict of suicide was pronounced by the coroner’s jury. No cause is known for the rash act. Brooks was about 40 years of age. He is survived by a widow, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fenner. He is also survived by some children.

BROOKSHIRE, Frank

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 6, 1957 FRANK BROOKSHIRE…

… former Johnson County resident, died at his home in Ridgefield, Wash.

Survivors are the widow, Lula Wilson Brookshire, sister of Mrs. Eliza Reece, Mrs. Lillie Greer and Mrs. Docia Hendricks, all of Mountain City, also seven children.

Mr. and Mrs. Brookshire moved to Washington more than 50 years ago and reared their family there.

BROOKSHIRE, Irene

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 14, 1960
MRS. IRENE BROOKSHIRE…
… 57, Rte. 3, died at her home Saturday morning after an illness of several months.
She was a member of the Doe Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jack Kerley and Mrs. Carl Reece, both of Mountain City, and Mrs. Roger Lowe, Oxford, Pa.; one brother, Doran Davis of Mountain City; and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 2:30 p.m. from Doe Valley Baptist Church, with the Rev. Theodore Robinson, and Rev. C. H. Smith officiating.
Interment was in the Morley cemetery.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

BROOKSHIRE, Clymer B.

“The Tomahawk,” July 19, 1961
FORMER JOHNSON RESIDENT DIES
Clymer B. Brookshire, retired employee of National Homes Inc. died at him home in Colburn, Ind., May 21, at the age of 81. He had been in ill health for a year. Mr. Brookshire was born at Shouns in 1880. He left here when a young man and spent most of his adult life in Carroll and Tippecanoe counties in Indiana. He was first married to Lydia Tipton who preceded him in death many years ago. He later married Nellie Wolfe.
He was a member of the Oak Grove Christian Church.
He is survived by the widow, two half-sisters, Mrs. Maybelle Parsons and Venia Icenhour; and nephews, Earl, Ray and Don Johnson of Mountain City and Dayton Johnson of Bucyrus, O., two nieces, Mrs. Claude Cress, Mountain City and Mrs. Ray Forrester, Asheville, N.C.

BROOKSHIRE, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 20, 1936
INFANT BROOKSHIRE
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brookshire died this morning at the home, 109 West I. Street.
Funeral services and interment will be held at the Brookshire Cemetery in Johnson County, Tuesday

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morning at ten o’clock.
Only survivors are the parents.

BROOKSHIRE, Infant

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 5, 1955 INFANT BROOKSHIRE…

…the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Gaines Brookshire, Butler, died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 8, in Franklin Clinic, Elizabethton. Funeral will be held at the Brookshire Cemetery at 1:00 o’clock Sunday.

Besides the parents, the child is survived by the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brookshire, route 3, Mountain City, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Trivette of Butler.

BROOKSHIRE, Julia Ann

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 13, 1965 Julia Ann Brookshire. . .

Julia Ann Brookshire, age 84 of Mountain City, Route 3 (Doe Valley Community), died at Dotson Rest Home, Shouns, Friday at 3:30 a.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Andy and Mary Dillon Heaton, and the widow of the late William D. Brookshire. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter Mrs. Sophia Howard, Butler; one step-son, Roscoe Brookshire of Jonesboro; four step-daughters, Mrs. Onnie Elliott, Elizabethton, Mrs. Nettie Runion, West Virginia, Mrs. Venia Buchanan, West Virginia and Mrs. Cassie Roberts, Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Neva Lethco, Abingdon, Va. and 28 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from Bethel Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ernest Carrier and Rev. Tom Worley officiating. Burial was in Brookshire Cemetery.

Pallbearers were S.D. Jordan, Doran Lowe, Bert Stout, Archie Dillon, Bruce Roberts, Vaught Stout, Ruben Stout, Willie Adams, Edgar Bumgardner and George F. Stout.

Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge.

BROOKSHIRE, Lula Wilson

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 20, 1963
Mrs. Brookshire Dies in Washington
Mrs. Lillie Greer received word recently of the death of her sister, Mrs. Lula Wilson Brookshire age 86 of Vancouver, Washington.
Funeral services were held on March 7, and burial was in the Park Cemetery in Vancouver.
Mrs. Brookshire was a daughter of the late Irvin and Rebecca Wilson of Mountain City. Of the 13 children the death of Mrs. Brookshire leaves only one surviving member of the Wilson family — Aunt Lil Greer who is now in her 88th year.
Mrs. Brookshire was the widow of the late Frank Brookshire, also formerly of Mountain City. They left Johnson County for Oregon during the latter part of the last century and lived the remaining years of their lives in Oregon and Washington. They reared a family of seven children.

BROOKSHIRE, Sam

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 22, 1950
SAM BROOKSHIRE
Sam Brookshire, 41, of Doeville, died in Glenn Clinic in Mountain City Monday at 3 p.m., after a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Brookshire; three sons, Billie, Jack and Richard Brookshire, all of

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the home; one daughter, Nancy Brookshire of the home; his mother, Mrs. Julia Brookshire of Doeville; one brother, Roscoe Brookshire of Jonesboro; and five sisters, Mrs. Cassie Roberts of Route 2, Elizabethton, Mrs. Onnie Elliott of Siam, Mrs. Venia Buchanan of Mountain City, Mrs. Nettie Runion of West Virginia and Mrs. Sophia Howard of Doeville.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church, with the Rev. O. J. Morgan, pastor of the Sinking Creek Church, and the Rev. Robert Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the Brookshire Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be the nephews, and flower bearers will be the nieces.

The body will be taken to the home today at 4 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BROOKSHIRE, Sam

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 23, 1950 SAM BROOKSHIRE…

Sam Brookshire, 41, died at 3 p.m. at Glenn Clinic, after a short illness. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.

Survivors are his wife, Bonnie Brookshire; three sons, Billie, Jack, and Richard; one daughter, Nancy, all of the home; his mother, Mrs. Julia Brookshire of Doeville ; one brother, Roscoe of Jonesboro; five sisters, Mrs. Cassie Roberts of Elizabethton, Mrs. Onnie Elliott of Siam, Mrs. Venia Buchanan of Mountain City, Mrs. Nettie Runion at West Virginia and Mrs. Sophia Howard of Doeville.

Burial was in Brookshire Cemetery. The funeral was held at Bethel Baptist Church Thursday, with Rev. O. J. Morgan and Rev. Robert Campbell officiating.

BROOKSHIRE, Sophia

“Johnson County News,” Wednesday, April 4, 1934 AGED LADY DIES

Mrs. W. L. Brookshire, well known as “Aunt Sophia,” died at her home in this city last Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, her death being due to a stroke of paralysis, which afflicted her about a week previous to her death. She was 75 years of age. For a number of years she and her husband resided in Mountain City, going from here to Elizabethton and later to Johnson City where they lived a few years. Mr. Brookshire died at Johnson City about four years ago and his widow moved back here where she has since resided. She has no known relatives living.

Funeral services were conducted at her place of residence Friday afternoon, being in charge of Revs. G. T. Byrd and A. E. Brown. Interment followed in Mountain View Cemetery.

BROWN, Albert Ross

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 25, 1967
Albert Ross Brown, age 77 of Route 1, Shouns, Forge Creek Community, died unexpectedly

Sunday, Jan. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. He was a native of Johnson County, lived in Arizona and New Mexico for 35 years, having moved back to Johnson County in 1952. He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad foe 30 years. He was the son of the late Filmore and Sarah Hodges Brown.

Survivors include the wife Mrs. Verta Brown, Shouns; one son, Robert A. Brown, Winslow, Ariz.; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Lowe, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Mildred Halverson, Turner, Mont., Mrs. Lucille Thompson, Winslow, Ariz. And Evelyn Mancuso, Lake Charles, La.; one sister, Mrs. Frances Nichols, Mountain City; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also several nephews and nieces survive.

Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday from the Gentry Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Carrier and Rev. Virgil Booher officiating. Burial was in the Brown Cemetery.

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BROWN, Albert Ross

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 25, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to take this opportunity to thank our relatives, our neighbors and our friends for the many acts of kindness shown to us during the time of the loss of our loved one.

For the beautiful flowers, food, the visits made, and words of comfort, we will always be very grateful.

We especially wish to thank Rev. Ernest Carrier, Rev. Virgel Booher, the Gentry Funeral Home and all those who assisted in the service.

The Family of Ross Brown

BROWN, Ambers N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 29, 1944
AMBERS N. BROWN
Ambers N. Brown, age 80, died Friday morning at his home in Zionville, N. C., after a week’s illness. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Debby Brown; three daughters, Bessie Lawrence, Trade, Ossie Cole, Rearing River, N. C., Pearl Reese, Trade; two sons, Harve Brown, Zionsville, Milton Brown, Trade; one brother, Bud Brown, Beech Creek, N. C.; 34 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Baptist church, Zionville with Rev. Carl Trivett in charge. Burial will be in Zionville Cemetery.
The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BROWN, Annie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1957 MRS. ANNIE BROWN…

… 80, Trade, died at her home Sept. 30, following a long illness.

She had been a resident of Johnson County for the past 57 years. She was a member of the Center View Christian Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Corda Dunn and Mrs. Mae Madron of Cochranville, Pa., and Grace Hodge of Trade; three brothers, George, John and Stacy Pierce of Colfax, Wash., two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Lee of Colfax, Wash. and Mrs. Della Reece of Trade, and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Antioch Church with Rev. W. N. Riddle and Rev. Ernest Rash officiating. Burial was in Stout Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BROWN, Annie Pearl Reynolds

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 21, 1949
MRS. FRANK BROWNMRS. FRANK BROWN
BRISTOL, Feb. 20 – Mrs. Frank Brown, Sr., mother of Mrs. J. W. Geagley of 415 Lee Street, Elizabethton, died Sunday afternoon here.
Mrs. Brown the former Annie Pearl Reynolds, was married to Frank Brown, Sr. in 1903 and has spent her life in Bristol. She is survived by her husband, one sons, Frank, Jr. of Newport News, Va.; and seven daughters, Mrs. Albert Wheat, Mrs. Paschal Phipps, Mrs. Jimmie Flannagan, Mrs. Clarence Barker, Mrs. Jack Love and Mrs. J. W. Geagley of Elizabethton; seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

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BROWN, Arthur

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 22, 1958
ARTHUR BROWN
Arthur Brown, 78, Shouns, died unexpectedly, Oct. 17, at his home.
Mr. Brown was a native of Johnson County and a retired farmer.
Survivors are one daughter, Stella Frances Brown of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Mast of Shouns, Mrs. Frances Nichols of Mountain City; and one brother, Ross Brown of Shouns.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Heath Union Church with Rev. A. E. Browne and H. T. Mabry officiating.
Burial was in Dowell Cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BROWN, Asa Eugene (Rev.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 5, 1969
DEATHS
Rev. Asa Eugene Brown, 97 of Mountain City, died Saturday, 6:00 a.m. in the Blowing Rock Hospital, North Carolina, after a brief illness. He was a native of Ashe County, N. C., but had made his home in Johnson County the greater part of his life. Rev. Brown was a retired Methodist minister, having begun his ministry 78 years ago as a circuit minister in Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. He was an honorary member of the Rotary Club, a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 243 F&AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Edna Katherine Crosswhite Brown who died in 1954. He was the son of the late Asa and Katherine Church Brown. He was a member of the First Methodist Church, Mountain City.

Survivors include one son, Paul Brown, New Jersey; two daughters, Mrs. Gusta Wagner, Mountain City and Mrs. Ruby Tester, Lenoir, N. C.; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. from the First Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Caraway and Rev. Raymond Geisler officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery.

Pallbearers were grandsons.
In lieu of flowers it is requested that donations be made to the Methodist Church Building Fund. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BROWN, Asa Eugene

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 5, 1969 A GOOD MAN HAS DEPARTED

Death has claimed one of our most useful, beloved and cherished citizens, teacher and minister, and left our entire community deeply saddened in his going.

The Rev. Asa Eugene Brown, affectionately known by his friends and acquaintances as Preacher Brown, was laid to rest yesterday afternoon after succumbing to a short illness Saturday, March 1.

Preacher Brown, a Sunday school teacher, and still preaching at age 97, was born May 15, 1871, and became a Christian at age 14. He was called to the ministry at age 15, being licensed to preach on March 24, 1890. His first pastorate being in Caldwell County, N. C.

Preacher Brown, who was married To Edna Crosswhite on April 8, 1896, was one of the few remaining pioneer preachers of our region; and during the early years of his ministry he preached at night and worked at a sawmill during the day. He traveled by foot, then later horseback.

In 1907 he accepted a commission as Sunday School missionary in 10 counties in North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, where he planted 135 unions out of which grew 33 churches. He distributed over 5,000 Bibles and Testaments and thousands of Gospels; and he is said to have married more couples and preached more funerals than anyone.

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Preacher Brown once said: The greatest of all Apostles said “Be all things to all men”. This I have, with the help of God, tried to do. Without regard to creed, color or race, I have given my best in service and left the results with Him who has promised to be our guide . . . while trying to be a blessing to others it has been such a blessing to me in every way.

It is not likely that any man of his time has had a great, direct influence upon the lives of so many people of this mountain country than Preacher Brown, during his more than 78 years as a minister and teacher.

As a poet once said, so we say to his relatives, his host of friends and loved ones: “Let us not mourn his going

Let Us rejoice to know
That – earthly labors finished – He was prepared to go.”
“Let us emulate his virtues That men of us may say:
The world is brighter, better Because he passed this way.”

BROWN, Becky

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 9, 1947 MRS. W. ROY BUTLER PASSES TO REWARD

Mrs. W. Roy (Aunt Becky) Butler, 87, widow of the late Dr. Butler, formerly of Butler, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Mountain City, last Friday morning, after an illness of several weeks.

Daughter of the late Col. J. W. M. Grayson of Trade, she was a member of the First Methodist Church of Mountain City.

Rev. A. E. Browne, Rev. Joel Ponder, and Rev. J. A. Aldridge were officiating ministers at the funeral, which was conducted from the Methodist Church.

Surviving are these children: Mrs. Marshall M. Baker, Calipatri, Calif.; Chauncey D. Butler, San Francisco, Calif.; Roy M. Butler, Great Bend, Kansas, J. Herbert Butler, St. John, Kansas, J. Donnelly Butler, Butler; and Mrs. Fred Hawkins and Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, both of Mountain City.

BROWN, Beulah

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 11, 1935
MRS. BEULAH BROWN
Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah Brown, who died Saturday evening at her home in Roan Mountain following a long illness, were held Monday.
Survivors are her husband, Joe Brown; five small children; four brothers, Frank Winters of Roan Mountain, Herman Winters of Hampton, Eliza Winters of the Canal Zone; four sisters, Mrs. Ina Gibbs, Mrs. Bell Bartley, Mrs. Mae McClain, Miss Mabel Winters, all of Roan Mountain.

BROWN, Charlie T.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1957 CHARLIE T. BROWN…

… 73, died Monday night, Nov. 25, at Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., following a long illness.

He was a native of Shouns, but moved to Prineville, Oregon in 1901, where he lived until 1951, when he returned to the home of a sister, Mrs. Frances Nichols, Mountain City Rte. 1.

He is survived by two brothers, J. A. Brown and Ross Brown of Shouns; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Mast of Shouns and Mrs. Francis Nichols of Mountain City.

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Funeral services will be held at Nelson’s Chapel Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Ernest Rash and Rev. W. H. Martin officiating.

Nephews will be pallbearers and nieces will be flower bearers. Burial will be in Dowell Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BROWN, Charles W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 12, 1941 Local Briefs
Accidental Death.

MOUNTAIN CITY, March 12. — A message has been received announcing the death of Charles W. Brown of Cuidesac, Idaho. Death resulted from an accidental discharge of a shot gun. He formerly resided here and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Brown of this city.

BROWN, Clyde (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 26, 1934 DEATH TAKES MRS. C. BROWN

Mrs. Clyde Brown, aged 24, died at her home at Pleasant Beach near Elizabethton, Thursday night at 11:45 p.m. Mrs. Brown had been in ill health for some time, her illness becoming serious about two weeks ago.

Survivors are her husband, Clyde Brown; two daughters, Virginia Lee and Billie; one son, Bobbie; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James Hartley of Vale, N. C.; one sister, Mrs. Hack Grindstaff of Elizabethton; three brothers, Conley and Jack Hartley of Elizabethton, Earl Hartley of Vale, N. C.

The body will remain at her home at Pleasant Beach until Saturday, and then it will be taken to the home of her mother at Vale, N. C.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Vale Church Sunday afternoon at two p.m.

BROWN, Cora Payne

“The Tomahawk,” May 2, 1962
Mrs. Cora Payne Brown…
…84 of Portland, Oregon, passed away April 16 at 9:45 a.m., at Portland Heart and Convalescent Hospital, after being ill for several months. She was born at Shouns and went to Oregon as a young woman, settling in Portland. She was married to William J. Brown in 1925 at Vancouver, Wash. She was a member of Central Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, William J. Brown of Portland; three brothers, Baxter Payne of Mitchell, Ore. Stacy Payne of Jonesboro and Bynum Payne of Shouns; a number of nieces and nephews and many friends.
Funeral services were conducted from Rose Chapel, Portland, Ore., April 20 with Dennis Moss and O.J. Russell officiating. Vault entombment was at Lincoln Memorial Park.

BROWN, Clyde (Mrs.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, January 18, 1951 [published at a later date]
DEATHS.
Mrs. Clyde Brown, 53, died Tuesday night, January 30, at about 11:00 o’clock, at her home near Boone, N. C., after a sudden seizure. Several from this area attended the funeral Thursday Feb. 1. She was a sister of J. N. Blackburn of Mountain City, and was the mother of Mrs. Albert Michael.

BROWN, Debbie

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MRS. DEBBIE BROWN…
Mrs. Debbie Brown, 85, Trade, died at 10 a.m. Monday.

Survivors are two sons, W. H. Brown, Zionville, N. C. and Milton Brown, Trade; two daughters, Mrs. O. C. Cole, Roaring River, N. C., and Mrs. Pearl Reece, Trade; one brother, Frank Warren, Trade and 34 grandchildren.

BROWN, Dewitt T. (Sr.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 12, 1967 Dewitt T. Brown, Sr.

Dewitt T. Brown, Sr., 69, of Zionville, N.C. died at home last Thursday morning.

He was a farmer and owner and operator of Brown’s apple orchard. He was born in Watauga County, N.C. to William and Sarah Bingham Brown.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Bessie Moody Brown; two daughters, Mrs. Barton Sutherland of Sanford, Fla., and Mrs. John H. Bingham of Boone, N.C.; two sons, Paul Brown of Zionville, N.C., and D.T. Brown, Jr. of Boone, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Lee Hough and Miss Ennis Brown of Detroit, Mich., and three brothers, G.L. Brown and Houston Brown of Detroit and Carl Brown of Chesterfield, Ind.

The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (North Carolina) and burial was in Cove Creek, N.C. cemetery.

BROWN, Doran

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, October 17, 1948
DORAN BROWN SLAIN BY ED SMITH AT SUGAR HOLLOW
Smith Admits Shooting But Doesn’t Know Why
Doran Brown, 19, of Roan Mountain was killed yesterday between 12 and 1 o’clock in the afternoon near the home of Ed Smith at the head of Sugar Hollow.
Smith admitted to Sheriff Ray Johnson that he had shot Brown but stated that he did not know why he did it.
Brown was shot under the arm by a 16-gauge shotgun, the shot entering the body from the back, the sheriff said. The paper wadding in the wound indicated that he was shot from close range, the sheriff added. The shooting occurred at Smith home on Sugar Hollow. Charlie Hill was also present at the time of the shooting and is being held by Sheriff Ray Johnson for questioning.
The sheriff’s office received a call from Lige Hampton, of Roan Mountain, about 4:30 Saturday afternoon who told them there had been a killing and that the killer was at his store and wanted to turn him self in. Chief Deputy Sheriff Charlie Deloach went up to Roan Mountain and made the arrest. Investigating officers at the scene of the murder found a half-gallon of moonshine and a half case of beer.
Smith’s wife, Blanche Smith is also being held for questioning by the sheriff.
In admitting that he had shot Brown, Smith stated that they had been drinking and he didn’t know why he shot him. Brown had been at Smith’s house all night Friday and all day Saturday until the time of the shooting, Smith said.
The body was lying under an apple tree about 50 feet from Smith’s house. According to a statement made to State District Attorney Guy Ferguson, by Charlie Hill, two shots were fired. Only one shot, however, was found in Brown’s body.
According to neighbors of Smith, Brown and Smith had had a fight last August on election day and Smith had chased Brown out of Erb Johnson’s beer joint, across the river and over to his house.
Neighbors stated that there had been bad blood between the two men for some time. Reasons for the hard feelings were not clear, but it is thought that a woman was mixed up in it.
Funeral services for Brown will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the family cemetery on Roan Mountain, Route 2. The Rev. J. L. Gray will officiate.

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Brown is survived by his father, Hagie Brown; three brothers, Charlie and Roy Brown of Roan Mountain, and Billie Brown of Shell Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Grace and Mrs. Mary Alice Hegler both of Lexington, N.C.; and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Brown of Fall Branch, Tennessee.
The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BROWN, Elwood (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 29, 1937
MRS. E. BROWN SUCCUMBED TO ILLNESS TODAY

Mrs. Elwood Brown, 31, prominently identified in Elizabethton Parent-Teacher work and church affairs, died this morning at 2:30 in the St. Elizabeth Hospital after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held from the West Side Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 pending word from two sisters in flooded areas of Kentucky and the arrival of a sister from Illinois. The Rev. John Curtis and Dr. C. L. Bowden will officiate at the services. Interment will be in the Monta Vista Cemetery in Johnson City.

The body will remain at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home, where friends may call until the services Sunday.

Mrs. Brown, a resident of Pine Hill road, is a native of Muhlenberg, Ky., coming to Elizabethton with her husband about ten years ago for residence. She was Miss Anna Gill, daughter of the Rev. J. W. Gill, prominent Baptist minister in Muhlenberg, Ky., and well-known in Elizabethton and Johnson City.

She was active in Parent-Teacher work and was a charter member of the West Side Baptist Church, which she helped to establish a few years ago.

In 1923, she was married to Elwood Brown, a mechanic in the American Bemberg Corporation. When the rayon mills were located here, Mr. and Mrs. Brown moved here from Muhlenberg.

Survivors of the deceased are the husband; five children, Marilyn, 12, Lois, 7, Joanne, 5, Jimmy, 3, and an infant son; her father, the Rev. J. W. Gill of Muhlenberg, Ky.; three brothers, Eugene Gill and Joe Gill of Chattanooga; five sisters, Mrs. C. Skipworth of Johnson City, Mrs. A. W. Howerton of Beech Creek, Ky., Mrs. C. H. Wilson and Mrs. Louis Crowder, Louisville, Ky., Mrs. G. Jackson of Johnson City, Illinois. A brother, Tom Gill, and her mother preceded her in death several years ago.

Active pallbearers will be G. O. Black, Stanley Lacey, Earl Basher, Mackem Fry, H. T. Rowan and Rufus Green.

BROWN, Elwood (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 31, 1937 MRS. ELWOOD BROWN

Last rites for Mrs. Elwood Brown, who died Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospital, will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 from the West Side Baptist Church with Dr. C. L. Bowden and the Rev. John Curtis officiating. Interment will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park, instead of Monta Vista Cemetery at Johnson City.

Additional floral bearers will be Mrs. M. L. Basher, Mrs. M. Frye, Mrs. Stanley Lacy and Mrs. Frank Estep.

BROWN, Eugene Lee

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 22, 1947 EUGENE LEE BROWN…

Eugene Lee Brown, 61, died Tuesday at his home at Shouns.

A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Brown, he was first married to Ethel Brown. After her death he married Flossie Dunn.

He is survived by his widow, Flossie Dunn Brown; the following children: Howard Brown, Carl 269

Brown, Dorothy Brown and Faye Brown; three grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters: Fate Brown and Arthur Brown, all of Shouns; Ross Brown and Charlie Brown, Winslow, Ariz.; Mrs. Mary Mast, Shouns; and Mrs. Frances Nicholas, Mountain City.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home, in charge of Rev. Noah Riddle, with burial in Brown Cemetery.

BROWN, Eugene Lee

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 29, 1947 EUGENE LEE BROWN…

Eugene Lee Brown, 61, died May 20 at 12 o’clock. Mr. Brown first united in marriage to Ethel Brown. To this union were born four children, Howard, Carl and Herbert Brown and infant, of whom his wife and son, Herbert and infant preceded him in death.

He was later married to Flossie Dunn. To this union were born four children, Dorothy, Faye, Ruby and Snowie Lee Brown, of whom Ruby and Snowie Lee preceded him in death.

The deceased is survived by his widow, Flossie Brown, and children: Howard, Carl, Dorothy and Fay Brown of Shouns, and three grandchildren; and brothers, Fate and Cuthra[sic] Brown of Shouns, and Ross and Charlie Brown of Winslow, Arizona. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Mast of Shouns and Mrs. Francis Nichols[sic] of Mountain City.

Funeral services were held May 22 at 2 o’clock at the home, conducted by Noah Riddle. Burial was in the Brown Cemetery. Friends of the deceased served as pallbearers and flower bearers.

BROWN, Foster C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 29, 1955
FOSTER C. BROWN
Foster C. Brown died in Little Rock, Ark. Sunday afternoon, June 26.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Little Rock with the body being returned to Mountain City for burial.
The body arrived in Johnson City Wednesday at 9:15 and was brought to the home of Roderick R. Butler in Mountain City.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Margaret Butler Brown; one son, Edward S. Brown, Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Reeves, Hot Springs, Ark.; two grandsons, Foster Brown and Randy Reeves; one brother, Bethel C. Brown, Cleveland; four sisters, Mrs. W. R. Cook of Athens, Miss Mabel Brown of Athens, Mrs. C. H. Buch of Knoxville, and Mrs. Lelah Stephens of Chattanooga.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain View Cemetery, with Rev. E. W. Pelleaux in charge.
Pallbearers include Sam Butler, Gene Houser, Gaines Butler, John Butler, Jimmy Butler, and John Murphey.

BROWN, George

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 20, 1938
WORD RECEIVED HERE OF DEATH OF FORMER CARTER CO. RESIDENT

Word was received here yesterday of the death of George Brown, age 85, a former well-known resident of this city, which occurred at his home in Parker’s Landing, Pa. Mr. Brown is the father of L. W. Brown of Braemar, with whom he lived for many years in this city.

Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Brown left to attend the funeral, which will take place there Friday morning. Survivors of the deceased are two sons, L. W. of Braemar and George of Parker’s Landing, Pa.; also two grand-daughters, Misses Mary Gladys and Lynn Ann Brown of Braemer.

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BROWN, George O.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 22, 1951
GEORGE O. BROWN
George O. Brown, 45, died Friday, Feb. 16 in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C. following a long illness. Funeral was held at Nelson Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Grady Stout and Rev. Noah Riddle officiating. Burial was in Dunn Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Alice Brown; two sons, Bruce of Shouns, Claude of the Army; five daughters, Mrs. Gladys Arnold of Neva, Grace, Hazel, Verna Mae, and Stella Rose, all of Shouns; two brothers, Charlie and Louis, both of Shouns.

BROWN, Glenn H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 20, 1949
Brother of Niles Brown Dies In Johnson CityBrother of Niles Brown Dies In Johnson City
Glenn H. Brown, age 50, died suddenly at his home, 721 West Pine Street, Johnson City, at noon Saturday. Mr. Brown was a native of Washington County for the past 20 years. For the past 12 or 15 years he had been in brokerage business of Grain and Grain Products Co. Previous to that he was connected with Model Milling Company.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, of the residence, one son, Robert G. Brown, Waynesville, North Carolina; one daughter, Mrs. John Burris, Gastonia, North Carolina; four brothers, W. L. Brown, Kingsport, le[sic] Brown, Los Angeles, California, Ernest Brown, Jonesboro, Argil and E. Niles Brown, Elizabethton.
Services are to be Monday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from the First Christian in Johnson City with Rev. J. H. Dampier, and Rev. Paul Worley officiating.
Interment will be at Monte Vista Burial Park.
The body will be returned to the home Sunday afternoon and will remain there until taken to the church Monday at 2:00 p.m. to lie in state till the hour of the funeral.
Morris Funeral Home in charge.

BROWN, Hattie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 6, 1966 Mrs. Hattie Brown. . .

Mrs. Hattie Brown, age 73 of Route 1, Butler, died at Carter County Memorial Hospital Thursday at 7:30 p.m. after an extended illness.

Mrs. Brown was a native of Johnson County and a member of Stone Mountain Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Atlee Brown; one sister, Mrs. William Cable, Rt. 2; and a number of niecse[sic] and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday from Sugar Grove Baptist Church at 2:30 yith[sic] Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. Clyde Cornett officiating. Burial was in the Sugar Grove Church cemetery. Active pallbearers included Lawrence Pierson, R[illegible] Simerly, Dorsey Fletcher, Jim Proffitt, Toby Miller, J.G. Rainbolt. Flower bearers were ladies of the church, friends and neighbors.

Hathaway-Percy in charge.

BROWN, Jane N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 10, 1941
FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. JANE N. BROWN HELD THIS MORNING

Mrs. Jane N. Brown, age 82, died in a local hospital Sunday morning at eight o’clock after an illness of one week. She was the widow of the late C. Z. Brown. Mrs. Brown was a native of Va., but has made her home in this city for the past eleven years.

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She was a member of the Central Methodist church and was devoted to her church. Yesterday was the first service that she has not attended in a number of years.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Alice Belcher of this city, Mrs. B. E. Meade of Gary, West Va., Mrs. Frank Pafford of Marion, Va.; five sons, C. C. Brown of Elizabethton, M. M. Brown of Marion, E. E. and E. N. Brown of Matewan, West Va., O. F. Brown of Richlands, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Felty and Mrs. Kate Spraker of Wythe county, Va.; two brothers, Doane Smith of Roanoke, Va., George Smith of Wythe county; twenty eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Central Methodist church Monday at ten o’clock with the Rev. H. D. Hart and Rev. V. Floyd Starke officiating. Burial will be made in Wythe county, Va. A short service will be conducted from the Crockett Cove church in Wythe county, with the Rev. Carl Wright in charge. Music will be in charge of Malcolm White.

Active pallbearers: John Paty, J. C. McClellan, Clyde Whisnant, Earl Whisnant, S. G. Geisler, G. J. Holly, Robert Little, Frank Dungan.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be members of the Alice Dungan Bible class.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home of her son C. C. Brown at 306 C street Sunday afternoon.

BROWN, John C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 29, 1933 JOHN C. BROWN

Funeral services for John C. Brown, 84, who died at his home near Whaley, N. C., Monday night at 8 o’clock after a week’s illness, were held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the Fall Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Potter in charge. Interment was in the Fall Creek Cemetery.

Mr. Brown was born in 1849 near Boone, N. C. He was one of the community’s honored and respected citizens. He was married to Fannie L. Blackburn Dec. 24, 1869 and to this union were born 7 children. His wife and three children preceded him to the grave several years ago.

The survivors are: one daughter, Mrs. Nora Marshall, Jenkins, Ky.; three sons, Arthur Brown of Crandall, E. B. Brown of Sedalia, Mo., and James Brown of Butler.

BROWN, Mackie Lawrence

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 5, 1945 DEATH NOTICE

Mackie Lawrence Brown, age 3 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, died Monday 3 A. M. after a short illness. Survivors, the parents, one sister, Pauline, four brothers, W. L., Frank, Paul, Barney, maternal grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Brown, all of Roan Mt.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Benfield of Beech Creek, N. C. Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday 2 p.m. Burial in family cemetery. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BROWN, Martha

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 1, 1941 MRS. MARTHA BROWN

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Brown, 34, who died at her home near Hampton, yesterday, will be held from the home of her father, William M. Roberts, Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. John Hall will officiate. Burial will be made in the Collins cemetery.

Active pallbearers will include Arnold, Paul, Dana McKinney, Lawton Roberts, Will Wright and Thurman Wright.

The body was taken to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts on Simerly Creek. Surviving are her husband, Jim Brown; nine children, Jenice[sic] Lorraine, Geneva, Grace, Bell,

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Christine, Pauline, Faye, Jesie[sic] and Dill; her parents; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Clark, Mrs. May Bristol, Mrs. Bessie Wright and Mrs. Georgia Clark; two brothers, Paul and Willie Roberts.

BROWN, Mary Mae

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 9, 1946 MARY MAE BROWN

Mary Mae Brown was born in Surry County, North Carolina, March 16, 1865. She died April 29, 1946, age 81 years, one month and 13 days. She was married to George Wesley Brown of Trade June 5, 1884. To this union were born eight children, three of whom preceded her in death: Charles R. Brown, Myrtle and Frances Brown, also her husband, George Wesley Brown preceded her in death. Children surviving are H. C. Brown and Minnie Brown of Trade; General Brown and Mrs. Lillie South of Zionville, N. C.; and Emmett Brown of Boone, N. C.; 31 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren also survive. She was the daughter of David and Martha Whitaker, the former of whom served in the Civil War. All of her three sons served in World War I and three grandsons served in World War II. She professed faith in Christ and joined the Baptist Church and remained a member until death.

Funeral services were conducted at Zionville Baptist Church May 1, 1946 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. W. D. Ashley of Blowing Rock, N. C. in charge, with interment in church cemetery.

BROWN, Mildred

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 4, 1939 KNOB CREEK GIRL TAKES OWN LIFE

Miss Mildred Brown, 21-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brown of Knob Creek and niece of J. W. Crowe, Mrs. J. R. Ritchie, Mrs. E. L. Bowers, and Mrs. K. P. Banks and of Oscar and Ernest Crowe of Hampton, of this city, died shortly before two o’clock Monday afternoon in a Johnson City hospital of a pistol wound in the head that the city police report stated was self-inflicted.

Funeral services will be held at the Central Baptist Church in Johnson City at 2 o’clock Wednesday with Rev. W. R. Rigell and Dr. Charles C. Sherrod officiating.

Pallbearers will be Bryon and Vaughn Banks, Wilber and Walter Lewis and Terry Epperson, Jr.

BROWN, Milton

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 13, 1965 Milton Brown. . .

Milton Brown was born January 7, 1897, died January 8, 1965, at the age of 68. He was married December 31, 1916 to Myrtie Winebarger who preceded him in death by some four years. To this union were born nine children, three which preceded him in death: six living — Mrs. Ola Russell, Galax, Va., Ray, Howard and Gene Brown of Trade, Burl and Mack Brown, Alexandria, Va.; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lee Cole, Roaring River, N.C., Mrs. Don Reece, of Trade; one brother, Harve Brown of Zionville, N.C.

Funeral services were conducted January 10 at 2 p.m. by Rev. Roby Eggers and Revs. James E. Branch, at the Zionville Baptist Church.

BROWN, Milton

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 13, 1965 Cards Of Thanks

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BROWN, Mirtie Mae

“The Tomahawk,” January 11, 1961
Mrs. Mirtie Mae Brown…
…63, Route 1, Trade, died in a Johnson City hospital Dec. 31, following an extended illness.
She was a member of Zionville Baptist Church.
Survivors include the husband, Milton Brown, one daughter, Mrs. Ola Russell of Galax, Va.; five sons, Ray, Howard and Burl Brown, Trade, Gene Brown of Woodbridge, Va., Mack Brown, Alexandria, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Greene, Mrs. Arthur Jones, and Mrs. Tom Jones, all of Boone, N.C.; three brothers, Walter, Frank, and Grady Winebarger, all of Boone, N.C. and 9 grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Zionville Baptist Church on Monday at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. R.C. Eggers, and Rev. Paul Phipps officiating. Burial was in the Zionville cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chester Reece, Robert and Edward Winebarger, Claude Jones, Wade Brown, Earl Greene, Raymond Cole, and Kermit Jones.

BROWN, O. B. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 6, 1941 MRS. O. B. BROWN

Word was received at six o’clock this morning announcing the death of Mrs. O. B. Brown at her home at Stellaville, Ga. Mrs. Brown, who was 78 years of age died suddenly at five o’clock this morning. She was the mother of Mrs. E. T. Jordan, of 213 Holston avenue in this city.

Mrs. Jordan and daughter, Elizabeth, left by bus at seven o’clock this morning for Stellaville to attend services, which will be held sometime Friday.

Other survivors include the aged companion, O. B. Brown; five daughters, Mrs. George S. Avrett, Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. L. P. Farmer, Stapleton, Ga.; Mrs. M. N. Oliphant, Matthews, Ga.; Misses Louise and Oma Brown, Stellaville, Ga; one son, Olan Brown, Milledgeville, Ga.

BROWN, Rachel Verta

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 21, 1970
Mrs. Rachel Verta Brown, 76, Rt. 1, Shouns, died Tuesday, 3 p.m., in Cannon Memorial Hospital,

Banner Elk, N. C., after an illness of several months. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late W. A. and Annis Simcox Dowell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ross Brown, who died Jan. 15, 1967. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, A. Brown, Winslow, Ariz.; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Loe[sic], Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Mildred Halverson, Turner, Mont., Mrs. Lucille Thompson, Winslow, Ariz., and Mrs. Evelyn Mancuso, Lake Charles, La.; two brothers, Fred Dowell, Shouns, and Ralph Dowell, Shouns; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Kocsis, Gallup, N. M., and Mrs. Ruby Taylor, Shouns; 12 grandchildren; 7 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Worley officiating. Burial was in the Brown Cemetery.

Pallbearers were nephews.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BROWN, Ruth Pauline

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 10, 1937 MISS RUTH PAULINE BROWN

Miss Ruth Pauline Brown, 23, died this morning at 11:00 at Shoun hospital where she had been critically for the past few days. She was taken suddenly ill at midnight Friday night at the home of her brother, B. A. Brown of this city, where she made her home for the past year.

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Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist church, Tuesday morning at nine o’clock with the Rev. C. L. Bowden officiating. The body will then be taken to the family home in Pleasantview, Va., where services will probably he held Wednesday afternoon.

Miss Brown, who came from Pleasantview, Va. a year ago to make her home with her brother, was an employee of S. H. Kress Company. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Brown of Pleasantview, Va., who were at her bedside at the time of her death; five sisters, Mrs. W. W. Dodd of Amherst, Va., Mrs. B. H. Carptner[sic] of Orange, Va., Mrs. A. J. Waugh of Gala, Va., Arlene and Maggie Grown of Pleasantview; four brothers, B. A. Brown of this city, A. M. Brown of Madison Heights, Va., E. E. Brown and Henry Brown of Pleasantview, Va.

Active pallbearers will be Hugh Thompson, James Greene, Gene Thompson, Joe Chambers, B. H. Williams and S. A. Crumpacker.

Flower bearers will include members of the deceased’s Sunday school class of which Mrs. A. C. Tipton is teacher, and employees from Kress store.

BROWN, Samuel

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 3, 1969 DEATHS

Samuel Brown, 81, Knoxville, RFD 10, died in Bristol Memorial hospital, Bristol, Monday, 10 a.m., after a brief illness. He was a native of Ashe County, N. C., son of the late Rev. James M. and Nettie Ashley Brown. Mr. Brown had made his home in Knoxville for the past three years. He was a retired farmer and member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include one brother, Floyd Brown, Corydon, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Perkins, Nrofolk[sic], Va., and Mrs. Lela Snyder, Bristol, Va.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Leonard Shehan and minister, Buford Cole, officiating.

Burial was in the Phillippi Cemetery.
Pallbearers were friends and neighbors.
Flowerbearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BROWN, Samuel Royan

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 8, 1943 SAMUEL ROYAN BROWN

Samuel Royan Brown, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown, died Tuesday evening at 7:00 o’clock.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown; one sister, Bertha; one brother, Robert; five half sisters, two half brothers, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Brown, all of Roan Mountain.

Funeral services were conducted from the family cemetery, Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock.

BROWN, Sidney

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 30, 1959 SIDNEY BROWN…

… 78, resident of Lewiston for 32 years, died yesterday morning at 12:30 at his home in Lewiston, Idaho. He had been ill with leukemia about two years.

He was born in Ashe county, N. C., Aug. 3, 1881. He moved to Cottonwood with his wife and a daughter in 1903 and farmed there until going to Idaho in 1927. Since that time he has engaged in contracting and farming. He was a member of the Baptist church.

Surviving are seven children, Mrs. F. H. Foskett and Mrs. W. B. O’Connor, both of Seattle, Mrs. T. 275

E. Lehman, Ilwaco, Wash., Albert Brown, Desmet, Bruce Brown of Spokane, Mrs. Charles Epling, Lewistown[sic], Idaho, and Ivan Brown, Fischers, N. Y.; three brothers, Sherman Brown, Boone, N. C., Eugene Brown, Mountain City, and Dixon Brown, Lewiston, Idaho; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Merchant Chapel, Clarkston, at 10:30 with Rev. Don Gurney of Clarkston, officiating. Burial was in the Vineland cemetery in Clarkston.

BROWN, Stella

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 30, 1946 STELLA BROWN

Stella Brown, Negro, 130 Church street, proprietor of a recently opened confectionary at Watauga Ave. and Church Street, died after a few days illness, Monday morning. She was a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church.

Survivors are her mother Mrs. Lucy Brown of the home, a brother Eugene Brown of New York and one Uncle John Bowers of Church St.

Funeral services will be held from the St. Paul Methodist Church, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Thomas Hendricks officiating and burial in the Bowers Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Thomas Leon

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 16, 1950
TWO-YEAR-OLD DIES INSTANTLY WHEN HIT BY TRUCK
Thomas Leon Brown, age 2 years, was instantly killed Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. by a truck driven by Robert Hicks in the driveway of the child’s parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Brown, of Carderview. Their home is in the Gregg Branch section of Carderview.
It is reported here that the child ran out in the path of the truck as it was being backed out of the driveway and that Hicks did not see the child, who was killed instantly as his head was crushed by the wheels. Both of his parents were said to have been at home at the time of the accident.
Brown is a merchant and operates a store in Gregg Branch section. The truck belonged to him and the driver was his employee, who was acting under orders to bring the truck to the store, and did not know the child was out of the home, he said.
No charges have been filed.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Brown, one sister, Kay Brown; one brother L. W. Brown; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Clayton Dugger of Carderview.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 10:00 o’clock from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church. The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the services.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BROWN, W. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 24, 1950
W. E. BROWN
W. E. Brown, 85, who died at his home in Archie, Mo., recently following a fractured hip four years ago was the father of Mrs. D. M. Mettler of Elizabethton.
Among those who attended the funeral of the aged man were Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Mettler, Harley Mettler and Mrs. D. W. Mettler.

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BROWN, W. E. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 7, 1931
MRS. W. E. BROWN
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Metler will be sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Metler’s mother, Mrs. W. E. Brown, which occurred July 6th at Archie, Mo. Mrs. Brown was the wife of a prominent farmer and was well known in that community.
She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Lora McGonigal, S. Dakota, Mrs. Fern Mallicoat, Independence, Mo., D. W. Brown, Canal Winchester, Ohio, Glenn Brown, Harrisonville, Mo., Mrs. D. M. Metler, Elizabethton, Tenn., and eight grandchildren.
Mrs. Brown had been in failing health for some time and Mrs. Metler had but reached her bedside for the second trip she has made there during recent months.

BROWN, W. M.BROWN, W. M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 27, 1931
W. M. BROWN
The three-year-old son, W. M., of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, died at the home, 807 Lynn Avenue, Sunday night at 11 o’clock after a prolonged illness.
Survivors are his father and mother, three sisters, Dixie, Helen and Cholett.
Funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon at 4 o’clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington conducting. Interment will be made at the Miller Cemetery.

BROWN, Wallace H.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 2, 1966 Death Claims W.H. Brown

Wallace H. Brown, 60, heavy equipment salesman for the Nez Perce Tractor and Equipment Co. for 24 years, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lewiston, Idaho of a heart attack.

Brown was president of Asotin County Sportsmen’s Association two years ago. He was well known in the logging areas and at construction sites where he spent much time on business. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clarkston, Ida.

He was born May 22, 1905, at Fletcher, Ida. near Craigmont the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Brown. They lived near Peck until he was about five, then they moved to Shouns, Tenn. The family returned to Idaho in 1925 to settle on a farm at Culdesac.

As a young man, Brown was employed on farms of Toll Grant and Ed Hoss in the Craigmont area. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service from 1934 until 1941, when he became a salesman for the equipment firm at Lewiston.

He was married to Naomi Wagner, daughter of Mrs. Clyde Wagner and the last[sic] Mr. Wagner on October 30, 1941 at Knoxville. They moved to Clarkston, Ida. the same year to make their home.

Survivors in addition to Mrs. Brown are two daughters, Mary, at home; and Mrs. Dennis Wilhelm, also of Clarkston; a brother, C.W. (Jack) Brown, Lewiston; four sisters, Mrs. Melvin Turner and Mrs. C.A. Hopkins, both of Clarkston; Mrs. Ben Walter, Odessa, Wash.; and Mrs. C.A. Bacon, Riverside, Calif.

BROWN, Wiley M.

The Tomahawk,” April 29, 1964
Wiley M. Brown…
Wiley M. Brown, age 84, Neva, Roan Creek community, died at his home Thursday at 4:00 p.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Deanie Brown, Neva; eleven sons, Dewey E. Brown, Melvin Brown, James Brown, Harvey Brown, Mack Brown, Clifford Brown, all of Neva and Stacy Brown, Bristol,

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Raymond Brown, Homer, Ill., Dayton Brown, Washington, Roscoe Brown, Dayton, Ohio, Chas. Brown, Baltimore, Md.; five daughters, Mrs. Lottie Hillard, Alexandria, Va., Mrs. Daisy Warren, Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Ruth Blair, Bristol, Hazel Brown and Hathie Brown, both of Neva; two half-sisters, Mrs. Callie Richardson, Damascus, Va., and Mrs. Amanda Snyder, Shouns; forty grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Vaughts Gap Baptist Church, Neva, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Ernest Carrier and Rev. Paul Dyson officiating. The burial was in Hawkins cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

BROWN, Wiley (Mrs.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 15, 1944 MRS. WILEY BROWN

Mrs. Wiley Brown of Crackers Neck, died Monday after a lingering illness. She was 57 years of age. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday.

She is survived by her husband and twelve living children. Three children preceded her in death. Donnelly Funeral Home in charge.

BROWNING, J. S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 24, 1950
J. S. BROWNING, LOCAL BUSINESS MAN, DIES IN WINSTON-SALEM HOSPITAL
James Scott Browning, 56, owner of the Bonnie Kate Theatre and former operator of the Ritz Theatre in this city, died in the Baptist Hospital at Winston-Salem, N. C., Sunday morning at 4 o’clock.
Mr. Browning had undergone a major operation on Friday and had been reported in good condition when a sudden collapse called his wife, Mrs. Browning, and his daughter, Mrs. William Lacey, from their hotel to his bedside. He died in a few minutes after they were called by the hospital staff.
Few businessmen in Elizabethton possessed the fine attitude and business philosophy that was “Bus” Brownings. His unfailing good humor won for him many friends in the business and home life of the community.
His interests centered in his family life, and in his theatre operations. He was an enthusiastic reader, and his hobbies included golf, fishing and travel.
Before coming to Elizabethton he had been interested in the coal industry in Bluefield, W. Va., and had lived at Pocahontas and Roanoke, Va. He moved here to go in business with his late mother, Mrs. James Scott Browning, who had built the Bonnie Kate Theatre building in the late 1920s.
His education was from the Episcopal High School, military schools and Roanoke College. He married Miss Virginia Evans of Roanoke, Va., February 24, 1915.
He was a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church here and of the Chamber of Commerce and civic organizations of the area.
Funeral services will be held at the family residence, 614 West G Street, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Rex Damron, minister of St. Thomas.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Evans Browning; his daughter, Mrs. William Lacey of Kingsport, and one granddaughter, Pamela Lacey of Kingsport; two sisters, Mrs. Reba Koontz, and Mrs. Jane Browning of Salem, Va.
The body will be returned to the home this afternoon.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BROWNLEE, Stephen Alfred

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 23, 1950 STEPHEN ALFRED BROWNLEE

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Stephen Alfred Brownlee, age 7 months, died July 20, in Holy Cross Hospital, Detroit, Michigan after a short illness.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Brownlee; one sister, Carol of Detroit, Michigan; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hodge, Elizabethton; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brownlee, Charleston, S. C.

Funeral services will be conducted today at 3 p.m. from the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Brown officiating.
Flower bearers will be the young matron’s Circle of the Immanuel Baptist Church and are requested to be at the church at 2:30 p.m.

The body was returned to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Saturday and was removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hodge, 117 East E Street, Saturday evening.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BROYLES, Frank

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 12, 1948
FRANK BROYLESFRANK BROYLES
Word has been received here by the family of A. F. Hart of the death of his son-in-law, Frank Broyles. Mr. Broyles died Sunday morning in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Mr. Broyles was formerly with the Brill Bakery Supplies of Newark, N.J. He had been in and around Elizabethton and had made many friends in this section.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Lois Hart Broyles of Rock Hill, and formerly of Elizabethton. Funeral services will be conducted Monday and burial will be in Rock Hill.

BRUMIT, A. G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1942 A. G. BRUMIT

A. B. Brumit, age 69, well known Carter county citizen and retired businessman, died suddenly at 3:30 Tuesday morning at his home, 614 Hattie Ave.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. J. J. Musick, Rev. John Shepherd, and Rev. A. Preston Gray in charge. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Jonesboro.

The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Maude Brumit; two daughters, Mrs. R. S. Depew and Mrs. Clarence Cameron; and a brother, J. Brumit, all of Elizabethton; two half brothers, Locket Brumit of Washington, D. C., and Robert Brumit of Johnson City; two sisters, Mrs. Robert L. Snodgrass of Elizabethton and Mrs. J. Shaeffer, of Johnson City; one half sister, Miss Pearl Brumit, Johnson City, and nine grandchildren.

Active pallbearers: Grant [illegible], Luther Arnold, Wilson Burleson, J. C. Martin, L. D. Chambers, Garfield Clemons, Fred Wingfield and Andy Roberson.

BRUMIT, Charles H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 19, 1945 Charles H. Brumit Dies At Daughter’s Home

Charles H. Brumit, 7f2, died at 12:45 p.m. yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wade Bowling, Milligan.

Mr. Brumit had been in ill health for several months. He was a member of the First Christian Church.

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Survivors are one son, Percy Brumit, Elizabethton; two daughters, Mrs. Anderson Payne and Mrs.

Wade Bowling of Milligan; eight grandchildren, four brothers, Matson Brumit, Knoxville; David E. Brumit, Bristol; Dan Brumit, Elizabethton; Bob Brumit, Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Calvin Hendrix, Mattox, Va.; and Mrs. G. T. Thomas, Bristol.

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Hopwood Memorial Church at Milligan with the Rev. S. A. Morton and Rev. Floyd Morris officiating.

Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Elizabethton.

The body will be taken to the Church at 1 o’clock tomorrow and will lie in state until time for the services.

Active pallbearers Lloyd Potter, Charles Whitson, C. H. Pope, Steve Holt, Major C. R. Hathaway, Frank Ornduff, Dr. Virgil Elliott, J. W. Bailey, are requested to be at the church at 1:30 o’clock.

The body is being returned to the home of Mrs. Wade Bowling this afternoon at 4:00 o’clock. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BRUMIT, E. M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 22, 1942 E. M. BRUMIT

E. M. Brumit, age 88, one of the oldest citizens of this section, died at his home at Hampton, Tenn., September 21, at 5:20 o’clock p.m. Mr. Brumit was born in Washington County, May 7, 1854, and was a citizen and resident of Hampton, Tennessee for 54 years. He was 88 years an 4 months of age. He is survived by the following children: Captain P. I. Brumit, of Johnson City; John Brumit of Hampton, Tenn.; Ed Brumit of Carson, Washington, Bertha Trivett, of Hampton, Tenn.; Mary Campbell of Piper City, Illinois; Axis Jones, San Fernando, California; Betty Bristol, of Elizabethton; and 53 living grandchildren, 79 great grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

His wife, Ellen Brumit, predeceased him some ten years ago.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Christian church at Hampton, with the Rev. John Hall and Rev. Harry Leonard in charge. Interment will be made in the Hall Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:00 o’clock Wednesday until time for the funeral.

Active pallbearers: Hazen and Manley Brumit, Chauncey Trivett, Elbert Bristol, Harris Bristol, and Harmon Campbell.

Granddaughters and great-granddaughte5rs will serve as flower bearers.
The body will be taken to the home at Hampton this afternoon at 3:00 o’clock.

BRUMIT, Ellen Nancy

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 21, 1934 DEATH TAKES MRS. BRUMIT

Mrs. Ellen Nancy Brumit, 78, beloved Hampton woman and wife of E. M. Brumit, died at her home at Hampton Tuesday afternoon at four o’clock, following a serious illness of only two weeks, although she had been in declining health for the past fifteen years.

Mrs. Brumit, more familiarly known as “Aunt Ellen” by hundreds of friends throughout the county, was one of the most beloved women of her community, her neighborliness, her kindness to others, her willing and ready hand to help in sickness endearing her in the hearts of counties hundreds in whose homes she had administered. She and her husband, known as “Uncle Gum” were two of the most outstanding people in the community. Descendents from pioneer families, they have lived practically all their lives in this community, 45 years of which they have resided in Hampton alone. Two years ago, “Aunt Ellen” and “Uncle Gum” celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary to which the Brumit family gathered back at their native heath together with many of the other members of the Brumit family scattered

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over the county and with friends. This was the last reunion of the family prior to Mrs. Brumit’s passing. The deceased was a Miss Francis from the Cherokee section in Washington county. She was married to E. M. Brumit on November 16, 1871. Early in life she united with the M. E. church, to which

faith she had been steadfast until her death.
Funeral services will be held from the Christian Church Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, the

Rev. Harry Leonard of Milligan, officiating. Interment will be made in the Hall Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be from among the grandsons and will include Harmon Campbell, Hazen

Brumit, Walter P. Brumit, Harris Bristol, Chauncy Trivett, Earnest Brumit.
Flower bearers will be Mrs. Davie Hardin, Mrs. A. J. Johnson, Mrs. F. F. Nave, Mrs. John

Franklin, Mattie Campbell and Mrs. Myrtle Mathes.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Annie Campbell and Mrs. Ell Trivett, Hampton; Mrs. Will

Bristol, Elizabethton; Mrs. A. J. Campbell, Piper City, Ill.; Mrs. Walter Embler, Roseberry, Ore.; three sons, Capt. P. I. Brumit, Johnson City; J. W. Brumit, Hampton; Edgar M. Brumit, Carson, Wash.; 46 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren.

BRUMIT, Fannie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 2, 1934 MISS FANNIE BRUMIT

Miss Fannie Brumit died Sunday morning at 2 a.m. at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. L. Snodgrass, 319 Elm street after a long illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mrs. R. L. Snodgrass this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

The Rev. J. J. Musick, of the First Christian church, will be in charge of the services. Interment will be made in the Highland Cemetery. The music will be in charge of Luther Hampton.

Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. G. W. Sheaffer of Johnson City and Mrs. R. L. Snodgrass of this city, three brothers, J. L. and A. G. Brumit of Elizabethton and Tom Brumit of Valley Forge, two half brothers, Lockett and Robert of Elizabethton, and one half sister, Miss Pearl Brumit of Elizabethton.

Pallbearers will be selected from nephews of the deceased and will include, Fred Wade, and Jack Snodgrass, Opie and Bruce Brumit, Carson and Hillis Hyder, Thomas and Albert Baker and Perrideon and William Shaeffer.

Flower bearers will be the nieces, Mrs. Ralph Depew, Mrs. Wade Snodgrass, Miss Mary Evelyn Baker, Miss Virginia Baker, Barbara Jane and Helen Shaeffer.

Funeral arrangements were in charge of Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BRUMIT, Harold Ryden

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 9, 1941
DEATH TAKES HAROLD BRUMIT; FUNERAL SERVICES THURSDAY

Harold Ryden Brumit, 33, more familiary[sic] known to hundreds in this section as “Rabbit,” died in a Johnson City hospital about 12:45 this morning. Death was said to be due to a drink of carbolic acid.

Brumit, an employee of the Little Store in Johnson City, was found in a rooming house in that city and rushed to a hospital. Police reported that a glass of carbolic acid was found in the man’s room.

The deceased was a member of a well-known family of this city, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brumit. A native of this county, he was a member of the First Baptist church of this city. He graduated from the Elizabethton High School with the class of 1925.

Surviving are his parents; one daughter, Iris Brumit, Bluff City; two sisters, Mrs. Wylie Feathers, Watauga; Miss Ruth Brumit, Elizabethton; two brothers, S. A. and Paul Brumit, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. V. Floyd Starke and W. R. Allen will officiate. Burial will be made in the Morning View cemetery at Bluff

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City. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:30 until time for the funeral.
Active pallbearers: Luther Hayes, Robert Kane, James Fletcher, Earl Ryan, Benton Edens, Fred

Hathaway, Mike Boatright, Reed Harrill.

BRUMIT, Hattie Priscilla

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 26, 1939 MRS. HATTIE P. BRUMIT

Mrs. Hattie Priscilla Brumit, wife of A. G. Brumit, who died Sunday at 11:15 p.m., was buried this morning at the Fairview Cemetery in Washington county. Rev. J. J. Musick and Rev. A. M. Langhren were in charge of the service, which was held at the First Christian church.

Survivors include her husband, A. G. Brumit; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph S. Depew and Mrs. W. C. Cameron; eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. J. J. Wagner, Cleveland, Tenn.; three nieces and nine nephews.

Active pallbearers were nephews of Mrs. Brumit and close friends of the family.

BRUMIT, J. D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 19, 1940
BRUMIT RITES ARE SET TODAY AT 2:30 P.M.
Services for Member of City Commissioners Conducted From Christian Church
Funeral services for J. D. Brumit, 62, former mayor of Elizabethton and a member of the Board of Commissioners, retired merchant and civic and religious leader, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the First Christian Church. Mr. Brumit died in a local hospital Thursday evening, after an illness of several months.
Rev. J. J. Musick, pastor of the First Christian Church, will be in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. Steve Morton, Rev. V. Floyd Starke and Rev. E. M. Umbach. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church this afternoon from 1:30 until 2:30 o’clock.
Active pallbearers will be Fred Hathaway, Walter Grindstaff, Mark Fletcher, John Wilson, Hugh Murray, Evans Collins, Claude Nave and Lewis Heaton.
Mr. Brumit was well known, being a member of the Board of Commissioners for the city of Elizabethton for the past eight years. Prior to that he served as a member of the county court for six years. He was also a prominent retired merchant of this city.
A member of a prominent pioneer family of Carter County, he was the son of the late D. and Letitia Brumit. He was a very staunch supporter of the First Christian Church, being a member since 1908.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Brumit; two daughters, Mrs. Dana Campbell, Hampton; Miss Ethel Brumit, Elizabethton; one son, Walter Brumit, Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. C. T. Hendrix, Harriston, Va., Mrs. G. Tolley Thomas, Bristol; five brothers, Dan Brumit and R. A. Brumit, Elizabethton; T. M. Brumit, Knoxville; C. H. Brumit, Big Creek, Ky.; D. E. Brumit, Bristol; four grandchildren; his step-mother, Mrs. Carrie Griffin, Elizabethton.

BRUMIT, Mary Louise

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 18, 1937
POPULAR LOCAL GIRL SUCCUMBS AFTER ILLNESS

Miss Mary Louise Brumit, age 22, succumbed to a lingering illness this morning at 10:30 at the home of her uncle, Alex Shell, 203 West Doe avenue.

Miss Brumit had been critically ill for the past several months. She was the daughter of the late Joe Brumit and Lucille Shell Brumit, who died several years ago.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 19, 1937 MISS MARY LOUIS BRUMIT

Funeral services for Miss Mary Louise Brumit, 22, who died Tuesday morning at the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Shell, will be held from the Southern Methodist Church tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. S. H. Austin, pastor, will be in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. W. F. Pitts, pastor of the Methodist church, and H. J. Derthick, president of Milligan college.

Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery.

Although Miss Brumit had been critically ill for sometime, her death was unexpected at this time. She was a graduate of the Elizabethton high school in 1937[sic], and a student of Milligan college. Until her health failed she was head of the junior department of the Southern Methodist Church and took part in church activities.

A daughter of the late Joe C. Brumit and Lucille Shell Brumit, she was a descendant of an early pioneer family and a member of the Huguenot Society of America, through ancestors who were members of the Le Sueur family of Virginia, her grandmother, the late Mrs. Alford T. Shell, being a Le Sueur.

Pallbearers will be James Perry, Nat T. Perry, Jr., R. J. Allen, Theodore Hacker, Howard Williams and John L. Cottrell.

Music will be arranged by Mrs. Charles Toncray and Mrs. Dungan Rhudy. Survivors include two uncles, Alex and Willard Shell.

BRUMIT, Minnie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 15, 1942 MRS. MINNIE BRUMIT

Mrs. Minnie Brumit died at 10:30 this morning in the St. Elizabeth Hospital after a long illness.

She was a well-known resident of Elizabethton and Carter county. Survivors are four sons, Clarence, Lon, Dave and Walter, all of Elizabethton; two daughters, Mrs. Tom Ramsey of Kingsport, and Mrs. Mary Pierce of Hampton.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

BRUMIT, Minnie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 16, 1942 MRS. MINNIE C. BRUMIT

Mrs. Minnie C. Brumit, age 70, died in a local hospital Tuesday morning at 10:45 after an illness of three months.

Mrs. Brumit was the daughter of the late John T. and Mary Smith Campbell prominent families of Carter county and the widow of the late Phillip T. Brumit. Mrs. Brumit was a member of the Christian church.

Survivors are four sons, Clarence, Dave, Walter B., Lon, all of Elizabethton; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Ramsey, Kingsport, Mrs. Mary Pierce, Hampton; eight grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Gene Campbell, Jonesboro, Mrs. Robert Crumley, Elizabethton, D. D. Campbell, Hampton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian church Thursday morning at 11:00 o’clock with J. J. Musick, Rev. John Hall, Rev. B. H. Hampton, Rev. Solon McNeese officiating. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.

Luther Hampton will be in charge of the music.
Active pallbearers: Claude Haynes, H. M. Slagle, Jr., Raymond Nave, Donald Davis, Hienes

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BRUMIT, Opie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 1, 1937 OPIE BRUMIT

Short funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Hall Cemetery at Hampton for Opie Brumit, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Opie Brumit of this city, who died Sunday night in a local hospital. Rev. John Hall was in charge.

Survivors are the parents; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brumit of Hampton.

BRUMIT, Paul

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 20, 1934 ATTEND FUNERAL

Among those attending the funeral of Mr. Paul Brumit of Hampton, Monday afternoon were Captain P. I. Brumit and son, Frances, Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Brumit of Johnson City, J. Edgar Johnson and Loyd Strut of Bristol, the Rev. John Hall of Milligan College, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yates of Elizabethton.
[JAKS Note: I did not find an obituary for Paul Brumit.]

BRUMIT, Phillip Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 26, 1943 PHILLIP BRUMIT

Phillip Robert Brumit, age 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brumit, died this morning at 5 o’clock at his home in Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BRUMIT, Phillip Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 27, 1943 PHILLIP BRUMIT

Phillip Robert Brumit, age 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brumit, Hampton, Tenn., student of Tennessee State College of Johnson City, former student and graduate of Elizabethton High school, passed away at the Appalachian hospital at Johnson City, Wednesday morning at 4:50 o’clock after an illness of several months. He was a member of the Christian church of Hampton.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brumit; one brother, Vaughn Brumit of Hampton.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Christian Church at Hampton with the Rev. Milliard Sailers and Dr. H. J. Derthick officiating. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Music will be furnished by the Hampton High School Music club and Luther Hampton of Elizabethton.

Active pallbearers are: Kenneth, Billy Jack and Horace Brumit, Harry Pierce, R. S. Depew, James Sharp.

Flower bearers are members of the Sunday school class of Christian church, members of Carolyn Perry circle and members of the Woman’s club.

The body was returned to the home at Hampton today at 12:00 o’clock from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BRUMIT, Robert A.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, December 31, 1950
ROBERT A. BRUMIT DIES AT HOME HERE; FUNERAL AT CHURCH
Robert Alexander (Bob) Brumit, age 70, died at his home 211 Holston Saturday morning after an illness of several months.
Mr. Brumit was the son of the late D. and Lutetia French Brumit, pioneer families of Washington and Carter County. Former employee of the City of Elizabethton and also Insurance Salesman for the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home, and an active member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. R. A. Brumit; two daughters, Miss Ruth Brumit, Elizabethton, Mrs. Wiley Feathers of Watauga; two sons, S. A. Brumit, Elizabethton, Paul Lewis Brumit, U. S. Air Corp located Andrews A. F. B., Washington, D.C.; two grandchildren and one great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. G. Tolley Thomas, Bristol, Mrs. Sophia Hendrix, Goochland, Va.; two brothers, Dave Brumit, Bristol and D. M. Brumit, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the First Baptist Church with Rev. William C. Taggart, Jr. officiating.
Burial will be made in Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City.
Music will be in charge of Miss Ruth Scott.
The body was returned to the home Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. and will remain there until Sunday at 1:30 p.m. when it will be removed to the church.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BRUMIT, Robert Clarence

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 25, 1946
Clarence Brumit Dies Early Today In Daytona Beach [photo]

Robert Clarence Brumit, well-known Elizabethton businessman, died early this morning at Edgewood hospital in Daytona Beach, Fla.

He was first stricken by a heart attack on Monday night, and his death followed another attack last night, according to Mrs. Walter Brumit here today. He had been in Florida approximately two weeks, having followed the advice of a physician to go South for a rest.

Mr. Brumit’s body will be returned to Elizabethton by train late Saturday afternoon, but funeral arrangements have not been completed. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

Mr. Brumit was associated with his brother Lon in the Brumit Service Station, corner of Pine and E streets; the two had been in business for a number of years.

Mr. Brumit, was graduated from Elizabethton high school and Milligan College, was married to Miss Lela Anderson, daughter of Jones Anderson of Milligan, on December 21, 1916. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Brumit.

BRUMIT, Robert Clarence

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 28, 1946 Funeral Services Held Today for Clarence Brumit

Funeral services for Robert Clarence Brumit, prominent Elizabethton businessman, whose death Friday morning in Daytona Beach, Fla., following a heart attack suffered earlier last week, were held this afternoon at the First Methodist church.

The services were conducted by the Rev. W. D. Wilkerson, Rev. H. J. Derthick, and Rev. Fred W. Smith. Burial was in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Mr. S. E. Nelson and Mrs. W. D. Rhudy were in charge of music.

Active pallbearers were Jeff Rikard, Joe O’Brien, Claude Haynes, Miltie Buck, E. G. Price, Dr. W. G. Frost, Joe Crumley and Harry Shultz.

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BRUMIT, Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 30, 1939 THOMAS BRUMIT

Thomas Brumit, 66, died at the home this morning at Valley Forge after an illness of several months. Mr. Brumit was a native of Carter county.

Surviving are the following: His wife, Mrs. Mollie Brumit; three sons, Tom, Jr., Opie, Bruce, of Valley Forge; two sisters, Mrs. George Shafer of Johnson City, Mrs. Robert Snodgrass of Elizabethton; two brothers, Abbie Brumit, James Brumit of Elizabethton; one granddaughter.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock with the Rev. John Hall in charge. Burial will be in the Hall cemetery at Hampton.

Active pallbearers will be Eddie Trivett, Arthur Treadway, Bob Treadway, Abe Hathaway, Bob Meredith, Dewey Potter, James Treadway, Ray Hollyfield.

Flower bearers will be Mrs. Dewey Potter, Mrs. Abe Hathaway, Dessie Trivett, Arthur Treadway, Sarah Williams, Miss Alma Larkins, Armina Bristol.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home this afternoon at four o’clock.

BRUMITT, A. B. (Mrs.)

“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Friday, July 1, 1898 LOCAL NEWS – Mrs. A. B. Brummitt is Dead.

We learn as we go to press that Mrs. A. T. Brummitt died at Allentown last night. The deceased has been sick for a long time. – Elizabethton Mountaineer.

BRUMMITT, W. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 7, 1947 W. E. BRUMMITT

W. E. Brummitt, age 64, died at his home Route 2, Johnson City, Monday morning at 2:45 after an illness of nine weeks. Mr. Brummitt was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors are his wife Mrs. Myrtle Brummitt, three daughters, Evelyn Brummitt, Mrs. Claude Lyons, and Leota Brummitt of Route 2, Johnson City; two sisters, Mrs. George Young, Route 2, Johnson City, and Mrs. D. W. Bell, Miami, Florida; one brother A. B. Brummitt, Kent, Washington.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BRUMMITT, W. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 8, 1947 W. E. BRUMMITT

Funeral of W. E. Brummitt, 64, who died at his home on Route 2, Johnson City, Monday at 2:45 a.m., will be held at Patton’s Chapel Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Hubert Greene officiating.

Active pallbearers will be selected among friends and neighbors. Burial will be in the Patton Simmons Cemetery. The body was returned to the home Tuesday morning by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Myrtle Brummitt; three daughters, Mrs. Claude Lyons and Misses Evelyn and Leota Brummitt, of Route 2, Johnson City; two sisters, Mrs. D. W. Bell, of Miami, Fla. and Mrs. George Young of Rolute 2, Johnson City; and a brother, A. B. Brummitt, of Kent, Wash.

BRUNNER, Carrie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 21, 1941 MRS. CARRIE BRUNNER

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Mrs. Carrie McArthur Brunner, died in a Johnson City hospital Saturday afternoon at 1:45 after an illness of several weeks.

Mrs. Brunner was a native of Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Brunner made their home in Bristol, Virginia. They have lived in Bristol for the past forty years – were widely known in that section. The deceased was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church.

Survivors are her husband, W. I. Brunner, Bristol; one son, S. I. Brunner, Elizabethton; two granddaughters; Shirley Dean and Francis Lee Brunner, Elizabethton; one niece, Mrs. Marguerite Fulmer; one grand-nephew, S. Thomas Fulmer, of Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Funeral services will be conducted from the residence in Bristol, 808 Euclid Avenue, Monday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock with the Rev. Donald McIver officiating. Burial will be made Wednesday afternoon in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

The body will be returned to Norristown, Pennsylvania on Southern train No. 42 this afternoon.

Active pallbearers: A. E. Anderson, R. I. Butterworth, R. A. Sanders, H. R. Johnson, H. S. McDowell, Sam Benard.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in this city to the home in Bristol, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.

BRUTIN, J. D.

“Elizabethton Star,” May 17, 1940
DEATH CLAIMS J. D. BRUMIT, COUNCILMAN
Was Civic, Religious Leader; Retired Business Man; Funeral Set Sunday
J. D. Brumit, former mayor, member of the Board of Commissioners of the city of Elizabethton, retired businessman, and a civic and religious leader, died in a local hospital last evening at six o’clock. He had been ill for the past several months.
Though in ill health for the past several months, his condition was not considered dangerous until he underwent an operation about three weeks ago. Attending physicians considered his recovery impossible. However, death came sooner than was expected. He lapsed into semi-consciousness Sunday and grew gradually worse until the end last evening.
His death is the second among the Board of Commissioners since the first of the year, Dr. C. C. Hacker, being the other member.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Brumit; two daughters, Mrs. Dana Campbell, Hampton; Miss Ethel Brumit, Elizabethton; one son, Walter Brumit, Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. C. T. Hendrix, Harriston, Va.; Mrs. G. Tolley Thomas, Bristol; five brothers, Dan Brumit and R. A. Brumit, Elizabethton; T. M. Brumit, Knoxville, C. H. Brumit, Big Creek, Ky.; D. E. Brumit, Bristol; four grandchildren; his step-mother, Mrs. Carrie Griffin, Elizabethton.
All members of the immediate family will be in Elizabethton to attend the funeral services with the exception of C. H. Brumit, a former merchant of this city and now of Big Creek, Ky., who will be unable to attend because of illness.
Ever since Mr. Brumit was old enough to enter business, he has been interested in business, civic and religious activities. His father, the late D. Brumit, was a prominent merchant and he followed in his footsteps and spent several years in the mercantile business, retiring a few years ago.
Always interested in civic affairs and in the affairs that affected his city, county, state and nation, he took keen interest in these matters and through such interest has been a member of the Board of Commissioners of the city of Elizabethton for the past eight years of which he served as mayor of the city. Prior to that he served six years as a member of the county court.
He was a staunch supporter of the First Christian Church, being a member of it since 1908, contributing a great deal of his time to the work. His presence at all services was very marked.
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Bristol. He was the son of the late D. Brumit and Letitia Brumit. A descendant of an early pioneer family, which had much to do with the early history of this section, his family has always been prominent and active in all affairs of the county.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. J. J. Musick, pastor, will be in charge, assisted by Rev. Steve Morton, Rev. Richard Starke and Rev. E. M. Umbach. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.

Active pall bearers[sic] will be Fred Hathaway, Walter Grindstaff, Mark Fletcher, John Wilson, Hugh Murray, Evans Collins, Claude Nave, Lewis Heaton.
The body will lie in state at the church Sunday afternoon from 1:30 until 2:30 o’clock.
The body was prepared for burial at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home and will be removed to the family residence, 112 East I street, this afternoon at two o’clock.

BRYAN, Lucy Jo Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 7, 1945 Eleven-Year-Old Dies At Hospital Late Last Night

Lucy Jo Ann Bryan, at the age of 11 years, died at St. Elizabeth hospital at midnight last night after a brief illness.

Survivors are the parents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bryan, three sisters, Shirley, Dawn, and Wanda, one brother, G. C. Bryan, all of route 5, Johnson City; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bryan, Boone, N. C.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lara Regan, Zionsville, N. C.

Private funeral services will be held due to danger of streptococcic[sic] infection, which was the cause of death, from the Mecamp Baptist Cemetery, at Route No. 2, Boone, N. C., Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock. Burial will be in Mecamp Cemetery.

The funeral cortege will leave Elizabethton Saturday at 12:00 noon. Until then the casket will remain closed in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BRYANT, Baxter K.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 9, 1930
Funeral services for BAXTER K. BRYANT, 35, formerly of this city, who was the victim of attack by two Negroes early Friday morning near Marshall, North Carolina, were conducted at 3:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon Central Christian church in Bristol, Tennessee.
Services were in charge of Rev. N. H. Cardwell, pastor Methodist Episcopal church, Greeneville, and Rev. C. B. Livesay, pastor of the Christian church of that city. Interment was at Glenwood cemetery on the Bluff City road.
Assisting at the grave were members of Erwin Unaka Post No. 25, American Legion, and Greeneville Post No. 64. A firing squad and drum corps of the Unaka post was present.
Until about a year ago, Bryant was in charge of construction work at the local subsidiary of the Doherty power interests, before going to Greeneville last place of residence.
Surviving the deceased are: widow, formerly Miss Grace Dollinger, Bristol, and several brothers and sisters.

BRYANT, Mary Elizabeth

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, July 14, 1949 [published at a later date] MRS. MARY BRYANT

Mrs. Mary Bryant, 69, died at 2:30 a.m. July 29 at her home in Lodi, Va.

Surviving are her husband, J. G. Bryant of Lodi; four sons, Alec and Joe Bryant, both of Chilhowie, Robert and James Bryant of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Saul Woods, Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. John Roark and Mrs. Becky Poe, both of Shouns and 36 grandchildren.

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Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rock Springs Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Mock Cemetery in Damascus

ALSO, same issue…
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bryant of Lodi were held at Rock Springs Presbyterian

Church at 2 p.m. Sunday July 31. Burial followed in Mock Cemetery in Damascus.
Surviving are her husband, J. G. Bryant of Lodi; four sons, Alec and Joe Bryant, both of Chilhowie, Robert and James Bryant of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Saul Woods, Mountain City; two sisters,

Mrs. John Roark and Mrs. Becky Poe, both of Shouns and 36 grandchildren.

BRYANT, Opal Jane

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 23, 1958
MRS. OPAL JANE BRYANT
Mrs. Opal Jane Bryant, 46, of Elkton, Md., died in an automobile accident near Avondale, Pa., July 20.
She was a member of the Centerview Christian Church at Trade.
Survivors include the husband, George W. Bryant of Elkton, Md.; four sons, Charley Ford of Elkton, Md., J. P. Ford of Kennett Square, Pa., Ephraim Ford of Elkton, Md. and Merwin Ray Bryant of Elkton, Md.; one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Jester of Brownsfield, Tex., her mother, Mrs. Ethie Dunn of Jonesboro; one brother, Charlie Miller of Trade, and eleven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Centerview Christian Church at 10:00 a.m. Friday with H. T. Mabry officiating.
Burial was in Reece Cemetery. Pallbearers were Noah Miller, Bruce Reece, Dean Thomas, Lane Thomas, Martin Miller, Clay Reece.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BRYANT, W. R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 6, 1932
“DADDY BRYANT”” DIES; FUNERAL SATURDAT AT 10

W. R. Bryant, 70, more familiarly known as “Daddy Bryant,” and for twenty-five years a businessman of Elizabethton, died at the home of his son, Charlie Bryant, at 302 Doe Avenue last night at 8:30, after an illness of six months.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Saturday morning at 10:30, the Rev. Clarence Howington, pastor of the Freewill Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be made in Highland Cemetery.

When Mr. Bryant was only five years of age, his parents moved here from North Carolina, his younger days being spent on Gap Creek in this county.

The deceased was twice married, first to Miss Harriet Douglas to whom two children were born, Charlie Bryant and Mrs. Lee Tester. After her death, he married Miss Hester Britt. To this union two children were born, Mrs. Mollie Markland and Mrs. Alice Markland. His last wife preceded him to the grave in 1920.

Mr. Bryant, who was operating what was known as Bryant’s restaurant at the time he was taken ill, was well known over the county and his pleasant greeting for everyone created for him numerous friends. Aside from being a well-known business figure, he was prominently identified with Gap Creek Council, No. 159, Jr., O.U.A.M. and with the Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by one son, Charlie Bryant, three daughters, Mrs. Mollie Markham, Mrs. Alice Markland, and Mrs. Lee Tester, all of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Mollie Greer, Butler; two brothers, Robert Bryant, Lebanon, Mo. And Nat Bryant, Elizabethton.

Pallbearers will be Fred Hathaway, Clyde Hart, John Ice, R. T. Johnson, Jr., W. J. Simerly, and Dr. R. A. Range.

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Flower bearers will be chosen from the Carnation Council, Daughters of America.

BRYANT, Sam

“The Tomahawk,” July 10, 1963
We wish to express our appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their expression of sympathy and understanding during the illness and death of our father and husband, Sam Bryant.
The flowers, the food and every helpful act meant so very much to us and we are grateful to each and every one.
The ministers and the Gentry Funeral Home have our sincere gratitude for their kind ministry and professional services.
Mrs. Beulah Bryant and Family

BRYANT, Sam

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 3, 1963
Sam Bryant…
Died in Veterans Hospital, Mountain Home Sunday at 5:55 p.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, veteran of World War I, a farmer and member of the Roan Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Beulah Bryant, Shouns; four sons Willard and Earl Bryant, both of Kennett Square, Pa., Carl and Burl Bryant, both of Shouns; Six daughters, Mrs. P.D. Crutchfield, Charlotte, N.C., Mrs. Harley Eldreth, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Clarence McElyea, Kennett Square, Pa., Mrs. Lewis McElyea and Mrs. Columbus Jennings of Shouns and Mrs. Kerry Mains of Landenburg, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Wilson, Johnson City, Mrs. Fannie Canter, Trade and Mrs. Faye Church, Mountain City, one half-brother, Guy Bryant of Lodi, Va.; 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Antioch Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roby Eggers and Rev. Ernest Rash officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BUCHANAN, Bobby Joe

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 16, 1966
Bobby Joe Buchanan, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Buchanan died in Cannon Memorial Hospital Thursday at 8:30 p.m.

Survivors include the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Buchanan, Mountain City; the grandmother, Mrs. Jesie[sic] Buchanan, Mountain City; and the grandfather, Howard Campbell, Mountain City.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Friday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Theodore Robinson officiating. Burial was in Buchanan cemetery.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

BUCHANAN, Dana A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 17, 1963
Dana A. Buchanan…
Dana A. Buchanan, age 59 of Route 3, Mountain City (Doe Valley Community) was killed instantly in a tractor accident on Sunday at 6 p.m. He was a native of Johnson County, a farmer and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Jestie[sic] Buchanan; Mountain City; five sons, Walter Buchanan of Washington, D.C., Alvin Buchanan, Toughkenamon, Pa., Johnny Buchanan, Bristol, Raymond and Tommy Buchanan both of Mountain City; four daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Bryant, Carthage, N.C., Mrs. Margaret Potter, Oakland, Ore., Betty and Linda Buchanan, both of Mountain City; the mother, Mrs. Martha

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Buchanan, Mountain City; two brothers, J.B. Buchanan, Elizabethton and Donley Buchanan, Avondale, Pa.; Two sisters, Dennie Buchanan, and Mrs. Myra Baird, both of Mountain City; two half-sisters, Mrs. Lou Crosswhite, Elizabethton and Mrs. Alice Propst, Morganton[sic], W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted from the Doe Valley Baptist Church Wednesday (today) at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Theodore Robinson and Rev. Carl Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Buchanan cemetery.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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BUCHANAN, Emma T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 22, 1950
MRS. EMMA T. BUCHANAN
Mrs. Emma Tipton Buchanan, age 76, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. C. Perkins, Newland, N.C., Wednesday morning following a lingering illness.
Mrs. Buchanan was a native of North Carolina, member of the First Baptist Church in Newland, and widow of the late William Alexander Buchanan.
Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Cora Barrwick, Johnson City, Mrs. C. C. Dunn, Johnson City, Mrs. S. F. Franklin, Mrs. Minnie Wilson and Mrs. R. C. Perkins of Newland, N.C., Mrs. J. O. Rominger, Elizabethton; three sons, Frank and Robert of Newland, Fred of Johnson City; 24 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Oma Smith and Mrs. Rettie Boone, Roan Mountain; one brother, Jim Tipton of Roan Mountain.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist Church in Newland, N. C. with Rev. J. W. Costner in charge, assisted by Rev. Crinkley and Rev. James Cornett.
Burial will be made in the Newland Cemetery.
The body will remain in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until 12:00 o’clock Thursday when it will be removed to the church in Newland for the services.

BUCHANAN, Hazel

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 22, 1951
MRS. HAZEL BUCHANAN…
Mrs. Hazel Buchanan, 43, died unexpectedly at her home in Hawk, N. C.
She had been a resident of Mitchell County since her marriage 22 years ago to R. O. Buchanan, who survives. She was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Sam Vance, and a son, Alfred Buchanan of Hawk, N. C.; four sisters, Mrs. Howard McKinney of Bakersville, Miss., Mae Roberts of Mountain City, Mrs. Myrtle Barnum of Maro, Ore., Jeanette Roberts of Bristol; three brothers, Hugh of Cramerton, N. C., Dallas Roberts of Mountain City; and Adrian Roberts of Bristol; and one grandchild.

BUCHANAN, Herman

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 2, 1945 Local Football Star Killed On Negros Island

Pfc. Herman Buchanan, Army Paratrooper, was killed in action on Negros Island May 2, according to information received here this morning.

Private Buchanan before entering service in February 1943, was a guard on the Elizabethton High school football team. He was selected all conference guard in 1943.

He received his basic training at Camp Fannon, Tex. And Fort Benning, Ga. He went overseas in October 1944.

Private Buchanan was the son of E. D. Buchanan of Canton, Ohio. He had received the Purple Heart for wounds received at Corregidor. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist church.

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BUCHANAN, Ida May

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 4, 1941 MRS. IDA MAY BUCHANAN

Mrs. Ida May Buchanan, 75, aunt of Miss Carrie Lee Sparks of Johnson City, died in Jonesboro yesterday at 1:10, after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Buchanan was a sister of the late Mrs. Charles G. Beasley, with whom she lived for a number of years, and was known in Elizabethton by many.

Funeral services will be held at the Morris Funeral Chapel in Johnson City this afternoon at 4:00 o’clock. Rev. E. M. Umbach, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in this city, and Rev. L. H. Colloms, pastor of Munsey Memorial Methodist in Johnson City, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

BUCHANAN, James (Rev.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 19, 1964
Rev. James Buchanan Dies in West Virginia
Rev. James B. Buchanan died Sunday, Feb. 2 in a Charleston, W.Va. hospital following an extended illness. He was a native of North Carolina, and a retired Baptist minister.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Venia Buchanan; two sons, Ray Buchanan, Route 7, Elizabethton and Roy Buchanan, Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Three daughters, Mrs. Annie Adkins, Powellton, W.Va., Mrs. Stella Blankenbeckler, Mountain City and Mrs. Elizabeth Parks of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; the stepmother, Mrs. Martha Buchanan, Mountain City; one half-brother, Donnelly Buchanan, Avondale, Pa.; three half-sisters, Mrs. Alice Propst, Morganton[sic], W.Va., Mrs. Marie Baird, and Miss Deenie Buchanan, of Mountain City; 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Doe Valley Baptist Church with Rev. G.H. Glass and Rev. Carl Wilson officiating. Burial was in Buchanan cemetery in the Doe Valley community.

BUCHANAN, Martha E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 15, 1964
Martha E. Buchanan…
Martha E. Buchanan, age 88 of Mountain City, Route 3, Doe Valley community, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital Saturday at 2:30 p.m. after a short illness. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Alfred and Susan Morley Stout and widow of the late Joseph M. Buchanan. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Donley Buchanan, Phoenixville, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Myra A. Baird, and Miss Deanie Buchanan, both of Mountain City; one step-daughter, Alice Propst, Morgantown, W.Va.; one brother, Stacy Stout, Mountain City; 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Doe Valley Baptist Church Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Wilson and Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating. Burial was in Buchanan cemetery.
Pallbearers were Paul Stout, Claude Stout, Roscoe Stout, Ray Buchanan, Edwin Phillippi, Walter Roberts, Clarence Stout and Charlie Loggins.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

BUCHANAN, Mayme Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 22, 1934 DEATH TAKES COLLEGE GIRL OF PLUMTREE

Miss Mayme Lee Buchanan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Buchanan, died at a local hospital yesterday. She was 17 years of age.

Miss Buchanan was a student of the Appalachia State Teachers College of Boone, N. C. 292

The body left the North Funeral Home this afternoon at one o’clock and was taken to Plumtree, N. C., where the home is located.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 at Plumtree.

BUCHANAN, Mayme Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 24, 1934 LARGE CROWD AT SERVICES

A large crowd attended the funeral of Miss Mayme Lee Buchanan, aged 17, who died at a local hospital Sunday. Miss Buchanan was the daughter of Mrs. William Buchanan, Plumtree, N. C., and was a student at the Appalachia State Teachers College at Boone, N. C.

Survivors are the girl’s mother; four brothers, G. M. Buchanan of Elizabethton, Aaron and Ralph of Plumtree, and Robert of Indpendence[sic], Va.; and three sisters, Mrs. G. D. Abernathy of Inpendence[sic], Va., and Mrs. O. L. Honeycutt and Mrs. P. H. Vance of Plumtree.

Pall bearers[sic] were Robert Dunn, Raleigh, N. C., Richard Wiseman, Milton Vance and Walt Avery of Plumtree, Dr. Abrams, Boone, and Prof. Wolf, Boone.

The Rev. E. A. Cox of Elizabethton and the Rev. Black of Plumtree officiated. The H. S. North Funeral Home of this city had charge of the arrangements.

BUCHANAN, Nola Broyles

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 16, 1942 MRS. N. BROYLES BUCHANAN

Mrs. Nola Broyles Buchanan, age 67, died in a Johnson City hospital, Thursday morning at 5:00 o’clock after an illness of a few weeks. Mrs. Buchanan was a native of Washington county. Was the daughter of the late H. S. and Molly Henly Broyles, prominent family of Washington county. She was a member of Central Baptist church of Johnson City.

Survivors are her husband, Stokes Buchanan, Johnson City; four sons, W. E. Buchanan, Bakersville, N. C., Earl Buchanan, Johnson City, Ernest Buchanan, Elizabethton, Charles Buchanan, Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. C. B. Carter, Knoxville; two brothers, L. R. Broyles, Arizona, F. M. Broyles, of Ashland, Ky.; four grandchildren and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in Elizabethton at 4:00 o’clock Friday afternoon with the Rev. William R. Rigell officiating. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers will be Rex D. Pierce, Horace Burleson, D. A. Vines, Sam W. Price, J. B. Worley, L. W. McCowan, all of Johnson City, E. E. Hathaway, T. A. Dugger, Sr., Elizabethton.

The body will remain at the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BUCHANAN, Pauline

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 2, 1938 MRS. PAULINE BUCHANAN

Mrs. Pauline Buchanan, 26, of 516 Washington street, died in a local hospital Saturday morning at 2:00 o’clock after a short illness. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant, N. C. Baptist church.

Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2:00 from the home of her mother, Mrs. Lee Griffith at Hughes, N. C. with the Rev. G. L. McGuire in charge. Interment will be in the family cemetery. The body was taken to Hughes yesterday afternoon by the Hathaway Funeral Home.

BUCHANAN, Stokes

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 3, 1942 STOKES BUCHANAN

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Stokes Buchanan, age 75, died in a Johnson City hospital Wednesday morning at 10:50 o’clock after an illness of several months. Mr. Buchanan has been in ill health for the past two years, but his illness became critical a few days ago.

Mr. Buchanan was a member of the law firm Hensley & Buchanan, a prominent law firm of Johnson City, but for the past several years had been retired from practice and lived at his farm on the King Springs road. He was a native of North Carolina having made his home in Tennessee for the past 35 years. He was a member of the Central Baptist church of Johnson City, member of the Masonic Order of Bakersville, N. C.

He was preceeded[sic] in death by his wife, Mrs. Nola Buchanan, five weeks ago.

Survivors: four sons, Will, Ed Buchanan, Bakersville, N. C.; Earl R. Buchanan, Johnson City; Charles Buchanan, Johnson City; Ernest A. Buchanan, Elizabethton; four grandchildren; 1 niece, Mrs. Ed Blevins, Bakersville, N. C.; one nephew, Lane Wilson, Bakersville, N. C.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home on King Springs road Friday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock with the Rev. William R. Rigell in charge. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park. The Masonic Order of Johnson City will be in charge.

Flower bearers will be selected from the Masonic Order, and are requested to be at the home at 3:30 p.m.

The active pallbearers are Guy Chase, Judge D. A. Vines, Sam W. Price, A. B. Bowman, J. B. Worley, T. E. Matson, Horace M. Burleson, Carl W. Thomas.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon.

BUCHANAN, W. H. (Mrs.)

Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 15, 1945 MOTHER OF FRANK BUCHANAN DIES

Mrs. W. H. Buchanan, 84, died at her home at Glade Springs, Va., at 9 o’clock Tuesday.
Mrs. Buchanan was the mother of Frank Buchanan, local businessman.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. M. L. Raney of Glade Spring, Frank Buchanan of

Mountain City, and Garland C. Buchanan, Beckley, W. Va.; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
The funeral was held at the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church, Wednesday 2 p.m., Rev. Allen,

pastor of the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church, officiated.

BUCK, Bell

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 10, 1947 MRS. BELL BUCK

Funeral services for Mrs. Bell Buck, 82, who died at her home in Shell Creek, Sunday morning, were conducted from the Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church, of which she was a member, at 2:30 p.m. today with the Rev. Carl Osborne officiating. Burial was in the Buck Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, the Rev. Ernest Buck and Chester Buck, both of Shell Creek, and Charles Buck of Johnson City; two daughters, Mrs. Hicks Hoss of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Ida Collins of Elizabethton; 27 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

Services were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BUCK, Carl Talmadge

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 3, 1947 CARL TALMADGE BUCK

Carl Talmadge Buck, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buck, died at the home at Bluff City, Route 2, Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. after a short illness. Survivors are the parents, one brother, Roy; two sisters, Pauline and Edna; and maternal grandfather, Walter Townsend, Roan Mountain.

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Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday from the residence with the Rev. Orville Richardson officiating. Burial will be made in Holly Hill Cemetery near Roan Mountain. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BUCK, Daniel M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 6, 1945 Daniel M. Buck Funeral Tomorrow

Daniel M. Buck, 67, resident of Okalona section of Carter County, died last night in a Johnson City hospital after a several weeks illness.

He had been very active in church work and was a member of the Christian church at Okalona. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday from Buffalo Valley Christian church at 2:30 p.m. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Lucy Buck; three daughters, Mrs. Snyder Rasar of Elizabethton, Mrs. Otto Zahn of Alabama and Mrs. Carroll Adams of Algona, Ia.; a son, Thomas A. Buck, stationed at Greensboro, N. C., two brother, Thomas of California and I. G. W. of Kingsville, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Dollie Morrell of South Watauga, Miss Sallie Buck of Johnson City, Rt. 2, and Mrs. Sue Goodson, of Selma, Calif.

BUCK, Frances Hyder

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 30, 1930
MRS. A. E. BUCK
Mrs. A. E. Buck died in Asheville, N.C. at 8:30 o’clock Sunday morning resulting from a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. G. Burchfield, Milligan College this afternoon at four o’clock in charge of Dr. H. J. Derthick. Interment following in the cemetery there.
The deceased is survived by her husband, and one small son. She was a niece of Post Master D. L. Hyder, and was a teacher in the Elizabethton school during the year of 1912.

BUCK, Frances Hyder

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 1, 1930
FUNERAL HELD FOR MRS BUCK
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Hyder Buck, who died in an Asheville hospital Sunday morning, were held at the home of her sisters, Mrs. J. G. Burchfield at Milligan college, yesterday afternoon at four o’clock, with Dr. H. J. Derthick president of Milligan college in charge, and assisted by Dean Burns and the Rev. J. A. Sheppard. Interment followed in the Milligan cemetery.
Mrs. Buck was the daughter of Dr. Nathaniel E. and Amanda Treadway Hyder, and a direct descendant of Michael Hyder, Sr., an original member of the Watauga association. He settled here in 1766.
The deceased was a member of the Christian chu4rch, and a member of the Julius Dugger chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Elizabethton. She was a sister of the late Dr. R. B. Hyder of Johnson City and Milligan College.
She is survived by her husband, A. E. Buck, who holds a responsible position with the Municipal Research company of New York City; a son, A. E. Jr., two sisters, Mrs. J. G. Burchfield, and Miss Gretchen Hyder, now on a tour of Europe.
Pallbearers were, Robert Shupe, Prof. S. J. Hyder, Carl Sheppard, Luther Sheppard, James Price and Everett Price.

BUCK, Martha

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 5, 1941 MRS. MARTHA BUCK

Mrs. Martha Buck, age 71, died at the home of her son, Vestal Buck, this morning at 7:45 o’clock 295

after a short illness.
Mrs. Buck was the daughter of the late West Jones and Mary Edens Jones, prominent families of

Carter county. She was a member of the Christian church.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Ralph Drumm, and Mrs. John Pignatello, Washington, D. C.;

Mrs. Charlie Spoon, Lenoir City, Mrs. Roy Davis, Elizabethton; six sons, Melton Buck, Milligan College; Poe, Pat, Foy, Dayton Buck of Johnson City; Vestal Buck of Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Lou Fair, Mrs. Julia Emmert, Elizabethton; Mrs. Betty Morris, Johnson City; three brothers, Jimmie Jones, William Jones, Elizabethton; Sam Jones, West Va.; 35 grandchildren, an two great-grandchildren.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home of her son, Vestal Buck this afternoon at five o’clock.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Central Church of Christ Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. George Westmoreland and Rev. John Shepard officiating. Burial will be made in Taylor cemetery.

Active pall bearers: Kyle Buck, Chase Taylor, Sam Fair, Ramon Morris, Frank Jones.

BUCK, Monte Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 8, 1950
MONTE LEE BUCKMONTE LEE BUCK
Monte Lee Buck, age 54, died in a local hospital Saturday morning at 11:25 after a short illness.
Mr. Buck was a native of Carter County, and a prominent farmer.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Rosa Buck, Rt. 5, Johnson City, one son, David Buck, Elizabethton, three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher, Anna Buck, June Buck, of Route 5, Johnson City; father, Mr. David Buck, Route 5, Johnson City, mother, Mrs. Carrie Lucas, Route 5, Johnson City; one grandson; one grandson, Eddie Fisher; one half brother, Willie Garland of Kentucky.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Watauga Point Methodist Church Sunday afternoon 2:30 with the Rev. George Richardson pastor of the church and Rev. Charles Davis officiating.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers, Herve Murphy, John Henry, Samuel Hughes, Vernon McKeenhan, Walter McKeehan, Steve, Ben and Kyle Buck.
The body will be returned in the home of his father, David Buck, Saturday evening and will remain there until 1:00 o’clock Sunday when it will be removed to this church.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BUCK, Roxie Nave

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 3, 1929
MRS. ROXIE NAVE BUCK
Mrs. Roxie Nave Buck, 24, of Steinman, Va., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Nave of this city, died Monday at her home.
The remains were brought to the home of her parents at Watauga Point and buried Wednesday afternoon at the Taylor graveyard. The Rev. John Shepherd officiated.
Surviving the deceased are her husband, Robert Buck; three children, Sylvia May, age 4, Harland, 2 years, Florine, age 6 months; her parents; nine brothers and sisters, Mrs. Marie King, Asheville, N.C., Mrs. Seth Cole and Jack Nave of Johnson City, Hunter, Pauline, Amanda, Lawrence, Juanita and Alberta Nave, all of this city.
Curtis Nave Funeral Home was in charge of the services.

BUCK, Savannah Clark

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MRS. SAVANNAH C. BUCK
Mrs. Savannah Clark Buck, 74, died at the home of her son, McKinley Buck at Shell Creek

Sunday at 10:20 p.m. She was a member of the Shell Creek Christian Church, and had been making her home with a son, Herbert since the death of her husband.

She is survived by five sons, George E. Buck of Dayton, Ohio, McKinley Buck, Herbert Buck and Wheeler Buck of Shell Creek and Arch Buck of Elk Park, N. C., six daughters, Mrs. Mae Street of Columbus, Mrs. Bessie Isaacs, Mrs. Nell Holden, Mrs. Faye Forbes and Miss Ama Buck all of Shell Creek, and Mrs. Minnie Poole, of Haynesville, Alabama; four sisters, Mrs. Lela Tatum of Elk Park, Mrs. Minnie Tucker and Mrs. Lucy Stathos of Winston-Salem, N. C. and Mrs. Joe Eggers of Elizabethton; thirty-two grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Evergreen Baptist Church Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Billie Stout officiating. Burial will be in the Buck cemetery.

The body was moved to the home of McKinley Buck this afternoon from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BUCK, William David

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 2, 1939
FIND MAN DEAD AT SHELL CREEK
Funeral Services To Be Held Today for W. D. Buck, County Merchant

Funeral services for William David Buck, 47-year-old Shell Creek merchant who died suddenly Friday evening, will be held at the home this afternoon at two o’clock. The Rev. John Mathews and the Rev. J. M. Heaton of North Carolina will officiate.

Interment will be in the family cemetery.

Mr. Buck was found dead by a member of the family in his small store at about 7:30 p.m. Friday. Chief Deputy Mike Boatright, Dr. J. A. Hardin and Coroner Harmon Collins Conducted an investigation, Sheriff Ernest Brumitt said.

Coroner’s report will be made following a laboratory test of the contents of stomach of the deceased, it was reported last night.

Mr. Buck is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ray Buck; three sons, James Paul, William David Jr., and Billie Vern Richard Buck; seven daughters, Mrs. Florence B. Forbes, Wilma, Juanita, Geneva, Ruth, Mary Bell Buck and Mrs. Fleanor Buck McKinney; his mother, Mrs. Belle Buck; three brothers, Chester Buck, Earnest Buck of Shell Creek, and Charlie Buck of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Bertie Hoss of Shell Creek and Mrs. Ida Collins of Elizabethton; five grandchildren also survive.

Active pallbearers will be Blaine Hughes, Hazen Hughes, Arnold Simerly, Bruce Perry, Elmer Wolf, Brown Blevins, Robert Jones, Robert Ray, Henry Cordell, James Fondren, James Woodruff, Jack Wilson, Reece Famer, Marshall Forbes.

BUCKLES, Abigail

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 3, 1943 MRS. ABIGAIL BUCKLES

Mrs. Abigail Buckles, age 49, wife of A. F. Buckles of Elizabethton, route 5, died at her home Saturday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock after a long illness.

Funeral arrangements are not complete and will be announced later by North Funeral Home.

BUCKLES, Abigail

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 4, 1943 MRS. ABIGAIL BUCKLES

Mrs. Abigail Buckles, age 49, of route 5, died at her home Saturday afternoon after a long illness. 297

Funeral services will be conducted from the Caldwell Springs Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore, Rev. Mack Hodge, and Rev. John Pierce in charge. Interment will be in the Buckles Cemetery.

Survivors are her husband, Alf F. Buckles; four sons, Harry of the U. S. Army, Randolph Field, Texas; Eston, J. N. and Thomas Buckles, all of Elizabethton, route 5; one daughter, Katie buckles, Elizabethton, route 5; four brothers, Jud Nave, Roy Nave, McKinley Nave, and Henry Nave, all of Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Pierce, Johnson City, Mrs. Bessie Long and Miss Lizzie Nave, both of Elizabethton; also three grandchildren.

Pallbearers are: Howard Buckles, Clay Buckles, Claude Buckles, Clyde Buckles, Jr., Luther Nave, and Quinn Nave.

Flower bearers are: Shirley Younce, Reda Buckles, Florine Buckles, Reba Nave, Ella Ruth Nave, Grace Fitzsimmons, Mrs. Gene Nave, Mrs. John Nave, Edith Buckles, Edna Nave, Nora Hansford, Pearl Moss, Vera Bowers, Grace Nave, Leona Nave, Marie Hyder, Mrs. Laura Price, Mrs. Beatrice Crowley, Mrs. Leila Richardson, Pearl Buckles, and Effie Dugger.

BUCKLES, Alf B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 8, 1929
ALF B. BUCKLES
Alf B. Buckles, 59, who died at his home at Winter Sunday morning at 1 o’clock, was interred in the Buckles Cemetery following funeral services at the home Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock, where the Rev. E. E. Hazlewood officiated.
Jr. O.U.A.M. Rasor Council No. 49, was in charge at the cemetery.
Mr. Buckles is survived by three daughters and one son. Curtis-North Funeral Home was in charge.

BUCKLES, Andy J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, October 27, 1945 Andy Buckles Died At Home Today

Andy J. Buckles died this morning at 11 o’clock at his home 207 C Street, after an illness of about four weeks. He was 55 years old.

Mr. Buckles was an employe[sic] of the Southern railroad for many years. He is survived by his wife, his father, William Buckles of Route 2; two brothers, Martin and Johnnie of Elizabethton and one sister, Mrs. Jim Wasson of Bluff City.

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 3:30 by the Rev. Lloyd Greer at Caldwell Springs. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BUCKLES, Arthur

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 4, 1936
ARTHUR BUCKLES
Arthur Buckles, 27, member of CCC Camp at Hampton, died this morning at the St. Elizabeth Hospital following an emergency operation.
The body was removed from the North Funeral Home this afternoon to the home of his father, I. J. Buckles of Watauga Valley.
No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.

BUCKLES, Arthur

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 5, 1936 ARTHUR BUCKLES

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Funeral services for Arthur Buckles, 27, who died Tuesday morning following an emergency appendectomy, will be held Thursday morning at ten o’clock from the home at Hunter with the Rev. John Mathews officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Toy Elliott, Jim Buckles, Lawrence Buckles, Condon Carden, and Allen Vandeventer

Flower bearers will be the Misses Lucy Buckles, Myrtle Carriger, Virginia Claydon, Hazel VanHuss, Cassie Myers and Lillian Howard.
The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Buckles; two brothers, F. F. and Nick Buckles; six sisters, Mrs. Cara Carden, Mrs. Sallie Nave, Mrs. Callie Huma, Mrs. Rose Elliott, Mrs. Minnie Merritt and Miss Maggie Buckles.

Mr. Buckles was a member of the CCC camp at Braemar, near Hampton. He was stricken with appendicitis Saturday evening.

BUCKLES, Brown

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 7, 1935
BROWN BUCKLES
Brown Buckles, two-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred F. Buckles, died at the home at Winter yesterday.
Funeral services were held this morning at the home and were conducted by the Rev. W. C. Patton. Interment was made in the Buckles Cemetery. The child is survived by his parents; four brothers, Harry, Estan, Thomas, and J. N.; and one sister, Kate.

BUCKLES, Celia Williams

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 12, 1943 CELIA WILLIAMS BUCKLES

Celia Williams Buckles, age 89, died at home of her son, F. T. Buckles, on Blue Springs Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. after a short illness.

Mrs. Buckles was the mother of ten children; and she is survived by two sons, A. F. and F. T. Buckles, both of Elizabethton; two brothers, Everette Williams of Hampton and Samuel Williams of Elizabethton; and one sister, Mrs. Ida Vaughn of Elizabethton. Her husband T. J. Buckles, preceded her in death seventeen years ago.

Funeral services were conducted from the Caldwell Springs Baptist church this afternoon at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Arthur Roberts and Rev. T. B. Freeman in charge. Interment will be in Buckles cemetery.

Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Carmack Danner, Claude, Clay, J. N., Eston, and Gene Buckles. Flowerbearers[sic] will be the granddaughters.

BUCKLES, Dave (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 19, 1949
MRS. DAVE BUCKLESMRS. DAVE BUCKLES
Funeral services for Mrs. Dave Buckles, 78, who died at her home on Route 2, Thursday morning after a four-year illness, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the home with the home with the Rev. John Mathis and the Rev. Johnny Hall officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemetery and the Daughters of America will conduct the services at the grave. The body was removed to the home Friday morning.
Mrs. Buckles was a member of the Daughters of America and of the Blue Springs Christian Church. Survivors are the husband, Dave, one daughter, Mrs. Maud Swinney and a granddaughter all of the home, and one sister, Mrs. Lottie Blevins of Leemore, California.

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Funeral services are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BUCKLES, Henry J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 25, 1929
HENRY J. BUCKLES
Henry J. Buckles, 45, died at his home at Winter Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Funeral services will be held from the Baptist Church at Winter, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, the Rev. E. E. Hazlewood officiating. Rasor Council No. 94, Jr. O.U.A.M. will be in charge at the cemetery.
Mr. Buckles is survived by his widow and six children; two brothers, A. F. and F. T. Buckles; one sister, Mrs. E. J. Crumley and his mother, Mrs. Celia Buckles.
Curtis-North Funeral Home will be in charge.

BUCKLES, Ike B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 23, 1931
IKE B. BUCKLESIKE B. BUCKLES
Funeral services for Ike B. Buckles, 86, who died at the home of his son, Joe Buckles, in Watauga Valley yesterday at 10 p.m., were conducted from the home today at 2 p.m. with the Rev. E. E. Hazlewood in charge. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery. Mr. Buckles had been in failing health for some time. Infirmities of old age were given as the cause of death. He was well known throughout Carter County, and was a man of high Christian character.
Surviving are his wife and three sons: Joe, Charles and Abe, all of Carter County.
Pallbearers and flower bearers were selected from friends.

BUCKLES, Isaac J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 3, 1940
ISAAC BUCKLES
Isaac J. Buckles, aged 74, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Elliott, Watauga Valley, Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.
Survivors are his wife Mrs. Myrtle Buckles, six daughters, Mrs. Cora Carden, Mrs. Sallie Nave, Mrs. Rosa Elliott, Mrs. Callie Human, Mrs. Minnie Merritt and Mrs. Maggie Jenkins; two sons, T. Buckles and Nick Buckles. Three sisters, Mrs. Emma Oliver, Mrs. Sallie Williams and Miss Callie Buckles; three brothers, Dave, Grant, and Bud Buckles.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church at 2:00 o’clock Thursday afternoon with the Rev. R. D. Kilgore officiating. Burial will be in Caldwell Springs Cemetery.
Members of the Junior Order of which he was a member will serve as pallbearers.
Flower bearers will include Miss Juanita Nave, Mrs. Ilene Hopson, Edith Human, Hazel Vanhuss, Christine Bowers, Marjorie Elliott, Lucille Elliott, Lottie Ritchie, Bonnie Mae Ritchie, Mrs. Margaret Harrell, and Mrs. Florence Fair.

BUCKLES, James Hayward

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 24, 1948
Child’s Funeral Set For Today
James Hayward Buckles, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hayward Buckles, died in a local hospital Sunday evening at six o’clock.
A short graveside service will be conducted from Highland Cemetery, Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. with the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating.
Survivors besides the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Buckles of Watauga, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Rose Clarke of Elizabethton, Rt. 4.

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The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home will be in charge.

BUCKLES, Jennie Stover

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 17, 1936
MRS. JENNIE STOVER BUCKLES
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Stover Buckles, 79, widow of the late I. B. Buckles, who died Saturday night at midnight at the home of her sisters, Mrs. J. W. Peregoy of Watauga Valley, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Watauga Baptist Church. The Rev. C. L. Bowden and the Rev. H. C. Hopkins officiated. Interment was in the Wilson Cemetery.
The deceased was a daughter of the late Solomon and May Ann Stover, one of the pioneer families of Carter County. She has been a life member of the Watauga Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. J. W. Peregoy, Mrs. P. E. Hart of Bristol, Va., and Mrs. Mary Smith of Englegrove, Iowa. She was also the sister of the late Mrs. Evelyn Jenkins and D. L. Stover.
Active pallbearers and flower bearers were selected from the friends and neighbors.

BUCKLES, John (Lieut.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 4, 1944
LIEUT. JOHN BUCKLES KILLED IN PLANE ACCIDENT IN FLORIDA
Word was received here this morning by Mr. and Mrs. James S. Buckles, Route 2, informing them of the death of their son, 2nd Lieut. John Samuel Buckles, pilot in the Army Air Corps.
Lieut. Buckles, age 24, was killed Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock near Davenport, Florida in a plane accident.
Surviving him are his parents; wife, Marjorie Dale Buckles; one brother, Sgt. William E. Buckles, who is in service in French West Africa.
His wife is the former Marjorie Dale Price of Stoney Creek. They were married last November and she has been with him in Florida.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BUCKLES, John S. (Lieut.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 6, 1944
LIEUT. JOHN S. BUCKLES
The body of Lieut. John Samuel Buckles, who was killed in a plane accident Sunday morning at Davenport, Florida, will arrive here Friday morning.
Funeral services have been set for Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete awaiting arrival of his wife.

BUCKLES, John S. (Lieut.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 8, 1944
LIEUT. JOHN S. BUCKLES
Funeral services for Lieut. John Samuel Buckles, 24, who was killed in an airplane crash, near Davenport, Fla., April 2, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at he Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Roberts and John Hill will be in charge. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Aviation students from the 12th College Training Detachment Army Air Force at the East Tennessee State College, Johnson City, will serve as active pallbearers and will accord military honors at the grave.

BUCKLES, Josephine

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 18, 1949 JOSEPHINE BUCKLESJOSEPHINE BUCKLES

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Lilly Josephine Buckles, 78, of route 2, died at her home this morning after a four-year illness. Mrs. Buckles was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church and a member of the Daughters of America. Surviving her are her husband Dave, one daughter Mrs. Maud Swinney, a granddaughter and a sister, Mrs. Lottie Blevins of Leemore, California.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BUCKLES, Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 26, 1942 LEE BUCKLES

Lee Buckles, age 63, farmer of the Fish Springs section of this county, died at six o’clock this morning at his home. He had been in declining health for the past year, but had been critically ill for the past several weeks.

Mr. Buckles formerly resided on Stoney Creek near Winner. He was a member of the Fish Springs Baptist church.

He was twice married, first to Julia Buckles, now deceased. His last wife, who survives him, was Callie Williams.

Father of 15 children, eight by the first marriage and seven by the last marriage, he is survived by his wife and Mrs. Houston Pierce, Mrs. Elijah Buckles, Mrs. Paul Anderson, Mrs. Roy Bowers, Hobert Buckles, Horace Buckles, Lee Buckles, Jr., Cleveland Buckles, Miss Wanda Buckles, Miss Loretta Buckles, Miss Lexie Buckles, all of Carter county, and Floyd Buckles, with the United States Army, stationed at Camp Polk, La.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Fish Springs Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in the Buckles cemetery at Winner.

BUCKLES, Lucy

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 27, 1936
MRS. LUCY BUCKLES
Mrs. Lucy Ruth Buckles, 20, wife of James Buckles of the Pleasant Beech section, died at the home of her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Holly at Watauga Valley last night at 11:30, having been ill only nine days. Surviving are her husband, James Buckles; one daughter, Hazel Corine, age 2; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holly; five sisters, Francis, Margaret and Lois Holly, Mrs. Fred Fletcher and Mrs. Shelby Nave; five brothers, Eugene, Charles, Glenn, Gordan and Lawrence Holly.
Mrs. Buckles was born in Elizabethton, where she attended school and where she has many friends. About three years ago she was married to James Buckles and since her marriage has resided at Pleasant Beech in west Elizabethton.
She was a member of the Watauga Baptist Church at Watauga Valley and throughout her life was a faithful member. Her kindness to others created a wide circle of friends, among both old and young.
Funeral services will be held from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holly at Watuaga Valley Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. E. A. Cox, of the Second Baptist Church of Elizabethton, Rev. Arthur Griffin, of the Watauga Valley Baptist Church, and Mrs. Maggie Campbell of the Holiness Church of Johnson City, will officiate. Music will be furnished by the choir from the Holiness Church in Johnson City. Interment will be made in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Messrs. Lionel Bowers, Maynard Williams, Tom Williams, Floyd Bowers, Dorsey Howard, Aaron Hayes, Dallas Howard, and John Nave.

BUCKLES, Lucy Holly

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 29, 1936 MRS. LUCY BUCKLES

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Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Buckles, who died Friday night, will be held this afternoon at the home of her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Holly, Watauga Valley, at 2:30.
Active pallbearers will be Lionel Bowers, Maynard Williams, Tom Williams, Floyd Bowers, Dorsey Howard, Aaron Hayes, Dallas Howard and John Nave.

Flower bearers will be Miss Helen Crumley, Mrs. Della Davidson, Mrs. Roy Carriger, Mary Whitaker, Martha Whitaker, Mrs. Virgie Smith, Mrs. Pauline Nidiffer, Mrs. Rosa Morrell, Mrs. Dennis Howard, Mrs. Hubert Carriger, Virginia Claymon, Carrie Morrell, Carrie Mae Berry, Hilda Nichols, Mrs. Lucile Lewis, Anna Belle Hodge, Eunice Nelson, Mrs. John Nave, Elsie Colbaugh, Friedbelt Colbaugh and Ruth Mathis.

BUCKLES, Maggie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 15, 1937 MRS. MAGGIE BUCKLES DIES

Mrs. Maggie Buckles, wife of W. G. Buckles, magistrate of the ninth district, died this morning at her home near Watauga Valley. She was 65 years old.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two and will be conducted by Rev. Arthur Roberts. Interment will be in the Buckles Cemetery.

The death of Mrs. Buckles, who is well known in the Stoney Creek section, was unexpected although she had been in poor health for some time. She is survived by her husband, W. C. Buckles; three sons, John, Andy, Martin; and one daughter, Mrs. Lottie Wasson.

BUCKLES, Marion

“The Tomahawk,” July 12, 1961
Marion Buckles…
…86, Ft. Payne, Ala., died at his home, June 12.
He was a native of Shady Valley.
Surviving are his widow, of Ft. Payne, Ala.; seven sons, Hubert, Ivan, Orvil, Floyd and Herbert, all of Chattanooga, and Selmar of Mobile, Ala. And Cline of Birmingham, Ala.; five daughters, Garnet, Justova and Ruth, all of Chattanooga, and Audra of Gadsden, Ala and Viva, Cleveland; and two brothers, M.M. Buckles of Shady Valley and Clarence Buckles of Bristol.

BUCKLES, Millie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 20, 1944
MILLIE BUCKLES
Millie Buckles, 72, wife of the late Squire W. C. Buckles who preceded her in death two years ago, died last night at 11:40 at her home on route 2. Mrs. Buckles, who had been ill for the past six years, fell four months ago and broke her hip and had been bedfast since. She was a member of the Stony Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Charlie Peters, one stepson, Jim Buckles, both of route 5; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Kathryn Pierce of route 2; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Kittie Walker of Kansas City, Missouri.
Pallbearers will be Stanley Sheffield, Rex Harrell, Henry Peters, Buster Peters, Clayman Harrell, Dana Huskins, and Charlie White.
The body will be removed to the home of Snyder Peters today at 4:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Thursday morning at the Stony Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kilgore, officiating. Burial will be made in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery, with the Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.

BUCKLES, Mollie B.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 27, 1931
MRS. MOLLIE B. BUCKLESMRS. MOLLIE B. BUCKLES
Mrs. Mollie Bowers Buckles, 46, died at her home on Blue Springs road yesterday evening at 7 o’clock. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, with the Rev. John Mathews in charge. Interment will follow in the family cemetery.
The deceased is survived by her husband, D. S. Buckles, four children, Luther and Roy Buckles; Miss Sarah Buckles; and Mrs. Nina Bowers.

BUCKLES, Orlie

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 3, 1949
ORLIE BUCKLESORLIE BUCKLES
Orlie Fred Buckles, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Buckles, died at their home Saturday evening at 7:00 after a short illness.
Survivors are the parents, four sisters, Ruth, Pauline, Elsie and Lula; one brother, Hunter.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:00, with the Reverend Webb Myers officiating.
Interment will be at the Wilson Cemetery.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BUCKLES, Oscar Glen

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, August 5, 1948 DEATHS

Funeral services for Oscar Glen Buckles, 33, of Shady Valley, who was killed in an automobile accident in Shady Valley Sunday night, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Shady Valley School. Rev. Abe Aldridge will conduct the funeral, and burial will be in Gentry Cemetery.

Mr. Buckles, a trucker and machine operator, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Buckles, and a daughter, Lois Buckles, both of Shady Valley; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Buckles, and four brothers, Clarence Buckles, Bristol, Mark Buckles, Shady Valley, Marion Buckles, Ft. Payne, Ala., and Noah Buckles, Dasdon, Ga.

BUCKLES, Pearl Williams

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 5, 1937 MRS. PEARL WILLIAMS BUCKLES

Mrs. Pearl Williams Buckles, 27, died at her home at Winner, Sunday morning at 4:15.

Funeral services were conducted from the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, this afternoon at 1:30 with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore and the Rev. Arthur Roberts officiating. Interment was in the Buckles Cemetery.

Mrs. Buckles is survived by one son, Johnny Buckles, Jr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Williams, and one brother Clark Williams.

Active pallbearers were Howard Lewis, Herman Williams, Eston Williams, Ernest Buckles, Vaughn Williams and Basil Buckles.

Honorary pallbearers were Gilbert Wilson, Arthur Williams, Earl Williams, Clarence Pierce, Edridge[sic] Pierce, James B. Elliott, W. C. Berry, Tom C. Price, Alfred Buckles, Jess O’Neil, Robert Elliott, Clinton Elliott, Clinton Williams, Garrit White, J. C. Pierce, L. C. Vanderventer, Matson Fletcher, Toy Elliott, Dan Pierce, Luther Vanderventer, Rev. Arthur Roberts, S. A. Berry, Robert Williams, Eular Sargent.

Those in charge of the flowers were the Misses Akard Pierce, Willie Peters, Maggie Elliott, Euna Stoler, Ida Pierce, Ada Proffitt, Clara Egli, Eva Ritchie, Verna Crumley, Mrs. Vera Wilson, Mrs. Thelma

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Fletcher, and Mrs. Nell Pierce.

BUCKLES, Pearl Williams

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 7, 1937 CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our appreciation for the kind attention and expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of our daughter and sister, Pearl Williams[sic].

Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Williams, Miss Callie Williams, Clark Williams.

BUCKLES, Retta Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 10, 1950
RETTA LEE BUCKLESRETTA LEE BUCKLES
Retta Lee Buckles, 2 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Buckles of Hampton, died Monday morning after a brief illness.
Survivors are the parents, one sister, Barbara Jean, of Hampton; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Guinn, Hampton; paternal grandparent, Mrs. Callie Buckles of Route 2, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Cothran Cemetery.
Burial will be made in the Cothran Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home Monday afternoon.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BUCKLES, Rita Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 9, 1950
RITA LEE BUCKLESRITA LEE BUCKLES
Rita Lee Buckles, two-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Buckles died in the family’s apartment in the Oliver Building at Hampton this morning.
Mrs. Buckles was aroused at 3 a.m. when an older daughter Barbara Jean, age one year old, began to cry. She discovered the infant was dead at that time. Mr. Buckles was working the 11 to seven shift at the plants.
Dr. J. A. Hardin, of Hampton pronounced pneumonia as the cause of death.

BUCKLES, Ruthie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 4, 1947 MRS. RUTHIE BUCKLES

Mrs. Ruthie Buckles, 77, died in the St. Elizabeth Hospital at 3:30 this morning after a five-day illness. She was a lifetime member of the Caldwell Spring Baptist Church. She has made her home for the past seven years since the death of her husband, Isaac Buckles, with her children.

She is survived by six daughters Mrs. Cora Carden, Mrs. Sally Nave, Mrs. Rose Elliott, all of Route 5, Mrs. Callie Human of Knoxville, Mrs. Minnie Merritt of Route 1, and Mrs. Maggie Jenkins of Valley Forge; two sons, F. D. Buckles, Sr, of Route 5, and F. D. Buckles of Route 5; one brother, Grant Bowers of Bluff City and thirty-nine grandchildren and seventy two great-grandchildren.

The body will be taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Rose Elliott of Route 5 at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BUCKLES, Ruthie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 6, 1947 MRS. RUTHIE BUCKLES

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Funeral services for Mrs. Ruthie Buckles, 77, who died Tuesday morning at 3:10 a.m. after a five day illness, will be conducted from the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church today at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Rev. Mack Hodge officiating. Burial will be in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Active pallbearers are Walter Carden, F. D. Elliott, Snyder Nave, Reece Merritt and Kyle Stover. The body will be moved to the church at 1 p.m. today to lie in state until the funeral hour. Funeral services are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

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BUCKLES, Troy R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 5, 1950
TROY R. BUCKLES, FORMER RESIDENT KILLED BY ROBBER
Troy R. Buckles, formerly of Elizabethton, was killed during the robbery of his market in Fresno, California Sunday.
Buckles was the brother of Mrs. C. R. Shoun of Watuaga Pike and William Buckles of route five.
He had two brothers Mark and Robert and a sister, Mrs. W. V. Rasor who lived in California.

BUCKLES, W. B. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 16, 1950
MRS. W. B. BUCKLES
Mrs. W. B. Buckles, age 65, of route 5, Elizabethton, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital Tuesday morning after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Buckles was a member of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband W. B. Buckles; four daughters, Mrs. Pauline Taylor, Miss Olena Buckles, Miss Kathryn Buckles, Mrs. Wilma Richardson of route 5, Elizabethton; three sons, A. O. Buckles, route 5, Elizabethton, Ward Buckles, Verdunville, West Va., Lawrence Buckles, U. S. Marine Corp; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Frye, King Springs, Mrs. Stant Lewis, route 5, Elizabethton; two brothers, Fred Hinkle, King Springs, Ed Hinkle, Sweetwater, Tenn., and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

BUCKLES, W. B. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 17, 1950
MRS. W. B. BUCKLES
Mrs. W. B. Buckles, age 65, of route 5, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital Tuesday morning after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Buckles was a member of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, W. B. Buckles; four daughters, Mrs. Pauline Taylor, Miss Olena Buckles, Miss Kathryn Buckles, Mrs. Wilma Richardson, all of route 5, Elizabethton; three sons, A. O. Buckles, route 5, Elizabethton, Ward Buckles, Verdunville, West Va., Lawrence Buckles, U. S. Marine Corp.; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Frye, King Springs, Mrs. Stant Lewis, route 5, Elizabethton; two brothers, Fred Hinkle, King Springs, Ed Hinkle, Sweetwater, Tenn.; and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Stoney Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Ed Burnett, Rev. Allen Richardson and Rev. E. F. Drayne officiating.
Music will be under the direction of Miss Helen Herman.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers: Hendrix Proffitt, Clyde Hardin, John Proffitt, A. D. Fletcher, Alan Grindstaff, Jim Hyder, Charles Rains, Noah Grindstaff and Sanford Cole.
Flower bearers will be the Junior and Senior Class of Unaka High School.

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The body was returned to the home route 5, Elizabethton, Wednesday afternoon and remain there until one hour before time for the services today when it will be removed to the church.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BUCKLES, William C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 9, 1943 WILLIAM C. BUCKLES

William C. Buckles, age 87, a well known farmer of Carter county, and a former member of the county court, died at his home, Elizabethton RFD 5, 3early this morning after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Carter Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Dayton Jones, Rev. D. R. Kilgore, and Rev. Mack Hodge in charge. Interment will be in Caldwell Springs cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Millie Buckles; one son, J. S. Buckles, Elizabethton; one daughter, Mrs. Katherine Pierce, Elizabethton; one step-son, Charles Peters, Elizabethton; also 10 grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Estel Hyder, Herman Grindstaff, Pruitt Taylor, Snid Peters, John Bowers, C. L. Harrell and R. E. Harrell.

The body was removed from the North Funeral Home to the family residence this afternoon at 5:00 o’clock.

BUCKLES, Virginia Ellen

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 6, 1929
VIRGINIA ELLEN BUCKLES
Funeral services for Virginia Ellen Buckles, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Buckles, who died last evening at the home of the parents, were held this afternoon at the residence near Hunter, at 2 o’clock. Burial was made in the Wilson Cemetery.
Survivors are the parents of the deceased.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Elizabethton Funeral Home.

BUCKLEY, M. Z.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 14, 1945 Funeral Services For M. Z. Buckley Yesterday

Funeral services for M. Z. Buckley, 32, who died in Exeter, Va., Tuesday, were conducted at 10:30 a.m. yesterday morning at Exeter, Va. The body was returned to Elizabethton for burial at the Highland cemetery at 2:30 o’clock.

Mr. and Mrs. Buckley were formerly located at Hunter. Survivors were his wife, Mrs. Bessie Frazier Buckley, one daughter, and stepson, Clyde Bishop of Exeter, Va.

Active pallbearers were James Deal, Dan Estep, Blaine Roberson, Charles Oliver, Charlie Hardin, Fred Arrowwood, Frazier Crumley, Dr. A. R. Collins.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BULLOCK, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 11, 1944
INFANT BULLOCK
Funeral services were held at 4 o’clock today for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bullock, 515 Lynn Avenue, who died at St. Elizabeth Hospital at 7:30 a.m.
Surviving are the parents; two brothers, Clyde Jr., and Robert Bruce, and a sister, Shirley Ann.
Tetrick Funeral Home was in charge.

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BULLOCK, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 18, 1948
INFANT BULLOCKINFANT BULLOCK
Infant Bullock, 2-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Morley Bullock, died Friday at 11:30 a.m. at a local hospital. Short funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at the Slagle Cemetery with the Rev. Howard Reece officiating.
Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Robert Lee and twin; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Bullock of Route 3, Elizabethton; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shipley, Route 1, Watauga.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge.

BULLOCK, Phylis Charlene

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 20, 1948
PHYLIS BULLOCK
Phylis Charlene Bullock, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bullock, died at the home on Rt. 2, Bluff City, Monday morning at four o’clock.
Survivors are the parents, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lambert, city; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bullock of Bluff City, Rt. 2.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Bunker Hill Christian Church, Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, with the Rev. Kenneth Wilson officiating. Burial will be made in Morrell Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home Monday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BULLOCK Samuel Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 2, 1934 DEATH TAKES SAM BULLOCK

Samuel Thomas Bullock, 82, pioneer citizen of this section, died at his home on the Bristol highway five miles from Elizabethton yesterday afternoon at 2:30.

Mr. Bullock was the grandfather of 64 children, and the great-grandfather of 57 children.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Mountain View schoolhouse by the Rev. James Shepherd, the Rev. E. Roy Gentry, and the Rev. G. W. Jones, at two o’clock this afternoon. Burial will follow in the Morrell Cemetery.

He was married to Susan Ruth Masingill[sic] in September 1871, who preceded him to the grave two years ago. To this union were born 17 children, 13 of whom survive. They are Joe Bullock, Bluff City; William Bullock, Granville Bullock, E. W. Bullock, Watauga; Robert Bullock, Loevllen[sic], Ky.; Mrs. J. C. Boy, Bluff City; Mrs. Charlie Smalling, Piney Flats; Mrs. George Wilson, Watauga Valley; Mrs. Martin Batemen, Mrs. Toy Buckles, and Mrs. C. M. Harvey, Elizabethton; and Miss Rhoda Bullock, Watauga.

Mr. Bullock was a member of the Borderview Christian Church.

Pall bearers: Sam Smalling, Tom Bullock, George Batemen, Albert Bullock, Ralph Roy, Fred Bullock, and Andrew Bullock.

Flower bearers: Agnes Batemen, Fannie Bateman, Florence Bateman, Winnie and Beulah Buckles, Callene Hatcher, Clytie Bullock, Charlsie and Nell Smalling.

BULLOCK, Susan

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 25, 1931
MRS. SUSAN BULLOCK
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Bullock, 75, who died at her home near Elizabethton Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock, following a prolonged illness, were to have been held from the home this morning at 10 o’clock,

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the Rev. Harvey and the Rev. Miller in charge. Interment in the Morrell Cemetery.
Survivors are her husband, S. T. Bullock; seven daughters, Mesdames Maggie Boyd, [illegible] City, Martha Smalling, Piney Flats, Rachel Harvey, Kate Bateman, Maude Wilson, Grace Buckles, and Miss Rhoda Bullock, Elizabethton; and six sons, Joe, Will, E. W., Granville, Bob Bullock, Elizabethton, and George Bullock, Luella, Ky.

BUMGARDNER, Ada Nancy

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 19, 1967 Ada Nancy Bumgardner . . .

Ada Nancy Bumgardner, age 80 of Mooresville, N.C. died in the Lawrence Hospital, Mooresville, N.C. Saturday at 5:30 a.m. after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Bumgardner was a native of Johnson County, spent most of her life in Mountain City, but had lived with a daughter, Mrs. Mable L. Miller in Mooresville for the past eight years. Her husband, Walter Bumgardner, passed away on June 21, 1962.

Mrs. Bumgardner was the daughter of the late John and Amanda Snyder Potter. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Mountain City.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mable L. Miller, Mooresville, N.C. Mrs. J.E. Follette, China Grove, N.C., and Mrs. Jean White, Texarkana Texas; a brother, Robert Potter, Mountain City; a sister, Mrs. Nora Bumgardner, Zionville, N.C.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Caraway and Rev. Horance Maria officiating. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery.

Pallbearers were Farris Bumgardner, Earl Bumgardner, Eddie Potter, Justin Smythe, Ralph Stout, Fred Bumgardner, Don Bumgardner, Roby Howard, Jr., Malcolm Howard and Ross Fritts.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BUMGARDNER, Alice

“Johnson County News,” January 11, 1951 MRS. ALICE BUMGARDNER…

Mrs. Alice Bumgardner, 68, died at the home of her son Glenn, Shouns, Friday afternoon, Jan. 5, following an illness of 8 weeks. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Trade for many years.

The body was taken to Antioch Baptist Church Sunday at 1:00 o’clock and the funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. by Rev. Carl Triplett, pastor, Rev. W. N. Riddle, and Rev. Raymond Hendrix.
She is survived by her father, David Greer, Doeville; 4 sons, William Greer of Doeville, Wiley Greer of Johnson City, Glenn Bumgardner of Shouns, and Dean Bumgardner of Trade; 3 daughters, Mrs. Cleo Potter and Mrs. Okla McGlamery, both of Shouns, and Mrs. Vean Barrett of Bristol; and three brothers and sisters: Blaine Greer, David Greer and Junior Greer, all of Doeville; Daufie Greer of the army, in New Jersey; Mrs. Beulah Gragg and Dorothy Greer, all of Doeville; Madeline Blackburn of Shady Valley.

Burial was in Arnold Cemetery, Trade with Donnelly Funeral Home in charge.

BUMGARDNER, Brady

“The Tomahawk,” July 11, 1962
Cards Of Thanks
We want to express our deepest appreciation to all our friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kind deeds during the time of our tribulation and great loss through the untimely traffic death of our son Brady Bumgardner and his dear wife and little daughter. Each word, flower, and act of kindness will always be cherished and may God’s blessings abide with you all.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hackney and Family

BUMGARDNER, Hollie W.

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 5, 1958 MRS. HOLLIE W. BUMGARDNER

Mrs. Hollie W. Bumgardner, 62, of Trade died at her home Sunday morning after a lengthy illness. She was a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church.

Survivors include the husband, Grant of Trade; 1 son, Edgar, of Mountain City; 1 daughter, Mrs. H. L. Mast of Trade; 1 brother, Roger Love of Trade, and 1 sister, Mrs. G. T. Main, Trade; and 1 granddaughter.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Evergreen Baptist Church at 2 p.m., with Rev. Roby Eggers, Rev. Barney Oliver, and Rev. Edsel Farthing officiating. Burial was in the Arnold Cemetery.

Pallbearers included Fred, Roy, Glenn, Earl, Orville, and Hill Wallace, Charlie Potter and Chester Reece.

Flower bearers were neighbors and ladies of the church. Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

BUMGARDNER, Mamie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 3, 1954 Mrs. MAMIE BUMGARDNER

MRS. Mamie Bumgardner, 85, widow of Millard Bumgardner, died Sunday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Main, BelAir, Md.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Main and Mrs. Joe Eggers, Nottingham, Pa.; one son, Oscar Bumgardner, Los Angeles, Calif.; five grandchildren.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BUMGARDNER, Millard F.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, August 15, 1946 MILLARD F. BUMGARDNER

Funeral services for Millard F. Bumgardner, 80, who died at his home at Trade on Tuesday at 4:30 a.m., after an illness of two months, were held last Wednesday from the Evergreen Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Victor Trivett, pastor, Rev. Clarence Nelson and Rev. Noah Riddle officiating. Interment was in the Dotson Cemetery.

Surviving are the widow, Nannie and three children; Oscar, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Hiram Main, BelAir Md., Mrs. Joe Eggers, Nottingham, Pa. Two sons and two daughters preceded him in death. Also surviving are five grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Friends and neighbors served as pallbearers.

BUMGARDNER, Walter R.

“The Tomahawk,” June 27, 1962
Walter R. Bumgardner…
…76, Mountain City, died in Timrick Nursing Home, Concord, N.C., Thursday at 3:45 a.m. after a lengthy illness. Mr. Bumgardner was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and a member of the First Methodist Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Ada Nancy Bumgardner, Mountain City; four daughters, Mrs. D.W. Miller, Mooresville, N.C., Mrs. J.E. Follette, China Grove, N.C., Mrs. L.M. Jeffers, Glenn Bernie, Md., Mrs. Travis White, Texarkana, Tex.; two brothers, R.C. Bumgardner, Boone, N.C., Ray Bumgardner, Trade; five sisters, Mrs. John Nelson, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Oscar Johnson, Mountain City, Mrs. R.C. Eggers, Zionville, N.C., Mrs. O.D. Kilby, Gauley Bridge, W.Va., Mrs. Edd Perry, Westminister, Md.; two half- brothers, Dean Bumgardner, Shouns, Dean[sic] Bumgardner, Trade; three half-sisters, Mrs. Okla

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McGlammery, Trade, Mrs. Fernoh Barrett, Bristol, Mrs. Arthur Potter, Shouns; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the First Methodist Church Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Raymond Geisler, Rev. A.E. Browne, H.T. Mabry, and Rev. Dan Abernathy, Mooresville, N.C., to officiate. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery.

Pallbearers were Orville Slemp, W.Y. Hill, Justin Smythe, W.V. Ramsey, R.J. Howard, Sr., Ross Fritts, Luke Grayson, Ralph Stout.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BUMGARDNER, Walter R.

“The Tomahawk,” July 11, 1962
Cards Of Thanks
We want to express our gratitude for the many kind acts and words at the time of our bereavement in the loss of our loved one, Walter Bumgardner. The beautiful floral offering and the services of each and every one who assisted in any way are tokens of respect that we shall always remember with appreciation.
The Walter Bumgardner Family.

BUNDY, T. L. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 10, 1954 MRS. T. L. BUNDY…

Mrs. T. L. Bundy, 74, died at her home in Lebanon, Va., at 4:30 p.m., Nov. 5.

She is survived by two sons, Dr. Paul J. Bundy, Mountain City, and A. J. Bundy, Lebanon; three daughters, Mrs. Ellis F. Hargis, Mrs. Marvin Hess and Mrs. Dave Alderson, all of Lebanon; four grandchildren; one great grandchild, and two brothers, E. E. Jessee, Houston, Texas, and E. W. Jessee, Cleveland, Va. Her husband died in 1938.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lebanon Memorial Methodist Church with Dr. J. Taylor Stinson, Rev. Floyd Davis and Rev. L. G. Herndon officiating.

BUNTEN, Franklin C.BUNTEN, Franklin C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 10, 1936
DEPUTY DIES OF BULLET WOUNDS
HOLD ALLEGED KILLER FRANK BUNTEN; BUTLER
Johnson County Deputy Dies In Hospital; Hold E. M. Collins
Frank C. Bunten, Johnson County Deputy Sheriff, died last night in the St. Elizabeth Hospital, with two bullets in his stomach alleged to have been fired by E. M. Collins who is now held in the Mountain City jail.
Collins shot Bunten early last night as he (Bunten) in company with Carson Whitehead, deputy sheriff, and Lee Cable, policeman, attempted to arrest Collins for drunkenness.
Bunten and the other officials were at the Whitehead Tavern in Butler when Collins drove into town and began to raise a commotion near the store, according to witnesses. They rushed out to investigate and attempted to arrest him, witnesses alleged. Then Collins yelled at them to let him alone or he would kill every one of them; they had turned back, intending to get him some other time with a warrant when Collins started to follow them. He was said to have been only a few steps behind them when he drew his pistol. Bunten who had been watching him, made an attempt to grab him, but Collins shot him in the stomach. Whitehead and Cable also received powder burns in the struggle.
Bunten was immediately brought to the St. Elizabeth hospital, but lived only a few minutes. Collins was taken to the jail at Mountain City by Whitehead and Cable where he will await trial for murder.
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in repairing roads near Butler. His home is on the Knob Creek road.
Authorities stated that he did not like Bunten, because he was against liquor drinking and had made many arrests around there for that reason.
Serving under Sheriff Morley for the past two years, Bunten was said to have had a fine record and was well liked by most people in that section. He lived on the Dan Laws farm about a mile from Butler, and was said to be one of the finest tobacco growers in this section.
He leaves as his survivors his widow, Mrs. Pearl Bunten, one daughter, Martha Bell; four sons, Scott, Asa, Dwight and Ray; his father, U. S. Bunten; four sisters, Mrs. Ellen Church, Mrs. Pearl Potter, Mrs. Anna Harmon, Mrs. Ester Campbell; and three brothers, Samuel, Edward and Spencer.
He was 31 years old, the youngest son of U. S. Bunten.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, near Butler, Sunday morning at eleven o’clock with Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. James Sherwood in charge.

BUNTEN, W. G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 1, 1939 W. G. BUNTEN

W. G. Bunton, 57, died at his home, 202 Donna Avenue, Saturday afternoon after a long illness.

Funeral services will be at the West Side Christian church Monday afternoon at 1:30, the Rev. G. H. Laws officiating. Interment will be in the Crowe Cemetery at Blue Springs.

Survivors are his wife; two sons, Criss Edwin Bunten and William Gilbert Bunten; two daughters, Evelyn and Ola Mae Bunten.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from among friends.

BUNTING, Dora

“The Tomahawk,” October 4, 1961
Mrs. Dora Bunting…
…84, Route 1, Butler, died at her home Friday evening following a two-year illness.
She was a native of Watauga County, N.C., and a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Floy Brown, Knoxville, Mrs. Nannie Brock, Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Odell Gregg, Route 2; two sons, Manley Cowan and Doran Bunting, Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Violet Christian of Boone, N.C., Mrs. Rebecca Cable of Elkhorn, Ky., and Mrs. Edna Johnson of Elkhorn, Ky.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Lawrence Hagaman officiating.
Active pallbearers were Spencer Gregg, Rex Gregg, Joe Fletcher, Raleigh Bunton, Wallace Dugger, Warren Dugger, France Holloway, and Frank Ward.
Burial in Cowan cemetery.

BUNTING, Mary E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 2, 1950
MRS. MARY E. BUNTING
Mrs. Mary E. Bunting, age 79, died at the home of her daughter in Johnson County, near Sugar Grove on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock.
Mrs. Bunting is the widow of the late Walter N. Bunting of Johnson County. She was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are four sons, O. M. Bunting and T. D. Bunting of Neva, Tenn., J. S. Bunting of Elizabethton and W. M. Bunting of Carderview, Tennessee, one daughter Mrs. Grady Dugger of Carderview; 18

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grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, Carderview, Tenn., with the Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. James A. Clarke officiating.
Burial will be made in the Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Joe Shoun, Frank Isaacs, Sam Heaton, John Shell, Charles E. Reece and Hobart Stanton.
The body will lie in state in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until 12:00 o’clock Tuesday when the cortege will leave for the church.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BUNTING, Mary E.

Johnson County News, Mountain City, TN. January 5, 1950 MARY E. BUNTING

Jan. 3: Funeral for Mrs. Mary E. Bunting, 79, who died at 2 p.m. Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Grady Dugger, Carderview, was at 2 p.m. today at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. James A. Clark and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Survivors include four sons, O. M. and T. D. Bunting of Neva, J. F. Bunting of Carderview; a daughter, Mrs. Dugger, 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

BUNTING, R. G.

The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 2, 1960 R. G. BUNTING…

… 78, Route 2, Butler, died at 1:00 p.m. Friday at his home following an illness of several weeks. A native of Johnson county, he was a farmer, and a member of Elk River Baptist Church. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Anna Sheets Bunting; a brother, Frank Bunting, Havre, Mont.; 2

sisters, Mrs. Duff Tester and Mrs. E. S. Tester of Butler; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from the Elk River Baptist Church with Rev. Lawrence Hagerman, Rev. Warren Montgomery, and Rev. Dayton Jones officiating. Burial was in

Whitehead cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bob and Andrew Finney, Charles Eggers, Walter, Bob, Gene and James Poole,

and Howard Montgomery.

BUNTING, Sarah Olivien

Elizabethton Star, Elizabethton, TN – Friday, May 10, 1946 MRS. SARAH OLIVIEN BUNTING

Sarah Olivien Bunting, 65, died at her home, route 2, Hampton Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. after a lingering illness. She was a life-long resident of Carter and Johnson County and a member of the Union Baptist Church of Cardens Bluff.

She is survived by her husband J. V. Bunting; two daughters, Mrs. Dan Smith and Mrs. Allen Doss, both of Hampton; two sisters, Ivalee Peters of Doeville, and Mrs. Roy Robinson of Plymouth, Oregon; one brother, John Reed of Doeville; two half-brothers, Joe Reed of Siam and David Reed of Carter; one half sister, Effie Stout of Butler and eight grandchildren.

The body was removed to the home this afternoon from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until time for the services.

Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BUNTING, Sarah Olivien

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SARAH OLIVIEN BUNTING
Funeral services for Sarah Olivien Bunting, 65, who died at her home, Route 2, Hampton

Thursday night after a lingering illness, will be conducted from the Union Baptist Church of Cardens Bluff Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. W. W. Ward, Rev. Joe Potter and Rev. C. A. Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the Proffitt cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Charles Peters, Lenis Shaw, Lawrence Whitehead, B. F. Fess, Luke Shaw, and Carmel Moore. Flower bearers will be the grandchildren and friends attending the services.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BUNTING, Shelton B.H.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 6, 1968
Shelton B.H. Bunting, 37, of Rt. 1, Butler, died Saturday, 3:30 p.m. in the V.A. Hospital, Mountain

Home, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, former employee of the Grayhound[sic] Bus Co., Baltimore, Md. He was a veteran of the Korean War, and son of the late Brazil Bunting and Mrs. Fannie Stout Bunting. He was a member of the Bakers Gap Baptist Church.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Fannie S. Bunting, Elizabethton; two brothers, Danny Ray Bunting, Detroit, Mich., and Mack Bunting, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J. Roby Stout and Rev. Paul Buckles officiating. Burial was in the Dry Hill Cemetery. Pall-bearers[sic] were J.T. Hodge, Dallas Dugger, Wayne Stanton, Jim Cable, J.H. Cable, Bobby

Tester, Park Stanton, Herbert Arnold, Paul Snyder, and Olen Hodge. Flower-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BUNTING, William Maston

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 25, 1967 W.M. Bunting. . .

William Maston Bunting, age 61, Route 1, Butler, died in VA Hospital, Mountain Home Tuesday, January 17.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Iva Lea Bunting; three brothers, Ott Bunting and Dewey Bunting, both of Neva and Jade Bunting of Elizabethton; a sister, Mrs. Ethed[sic] Dugger, Butler.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Bakers Gap Baptist Church with the Rev. Roby Stout officiating.

Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home of Elizabethton in charge.

BUNTING, William Maston

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 25, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to take this opportunity to thank our friends for the many acts of kindness that were shown to us during the time of sorrow in the loss of our loved one.

For the beautiful flowers, the food, the visits, and for each word of comfort we will always be grateful.

We especially thank Rev. Roby Stout, the Baker’s Gap choir and others assisting in the service; and the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.

The Family of W.M. Bunting

BUNTON, Benjamin Harrison

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BENJAMIN HARRISON BUNTON…
Benjamin Harrison Bunton, 66, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 7:30 last Wednesday. He

was a native of Johnson County, spending the past 35 years in Akron, O., where he was employed. After his retirement eight months ago, he had made his home with his sister, Mrs. Naomi Morgan of Butler.

Survivors include two brothers, John Bunton of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Robert Bunton of Butler; a sister, Mrs. Morgan; one half-brother, Eugene of New York; one half-sister, Mrs. Carrie Cox of Charlotte, N. C.

BUNTON, Bertha

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, September 19, 1942 MRS. BERTHA BUNTON

Mrs. Bertha Bunton, age 37, died at her home, Neva, Tenn., Friday morning at 9:30 o’clock after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Bakers Gap Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. J. J. Richardson in charge. Interment will be in the Wolf cemetery.

Survivors are her husband, James E. Bunton; two daughters, Ruth and Chloe Bunton; one brother, Luther Wolf; and one sister, Mrs. Lee Snyder.

Pallbearers: Hobert Stanton, Glenn Snyder, David Day, Roby Stout, Burnice Snyder, Norman Dugger, William Burton and Davis Dugger.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Polly Snyder, Mrs. Ordie Stanton, Mrs. Dorothy Arnold, Mrs. May Day, Mrs. Kate Day, Mrs. Myrtle Arnold, Mrs. Madie Snyder, and Mrs. Nina Dugger.

BUNTON, Braziller P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 8, 1950
BRAZILLER P. BUNTON
Braziller P. Bunton, age 79, died in a local hospital at 6:55 this morning after an illness of several months. Mr. Bunton was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Bunton; three sons, Dana Ray, Shelton and MacDonald, of Route 1, Carderview; three brothers, Alexander Bunton, Carderview, Francis of Montana, and Robert of Elk Mills; two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Tester and Mrs. Cecelia Tester of Carderview.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at two o’clock from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BUNTON, Carl

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 24, 1956 CARL BUNTON…

… 26, of rte. 2, Butler, died in a Knoxville hospital from what officers termed a “self-inflicted” bullet wound, Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Survivors include the widow; two daughters, Helen and Bonnie Lou of the home; one son, Glenn of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bunton of Butler; four sisters, Mrs. D. H. Von Cannon of Johnson City, Mrs. O. K. Shell of Elizabethton, Mrs. Ulas Stansberry and Mrs. Percy Campbell, both of Butler; one brother, Dennis Bunton of Butler.

BUNTON, Cordie Laws

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 10, 1948
CORDIE LAWS BUNTON
Cordie Laws Bunton, 76, died in her home in Cranberry, N.C. Thursday at 8:00 a.m. after a three months illness. She was a member of the Elk Park Christian Church.

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Survivors are two sons, Bill Bunton of Cranberry and Bob Bunton of Minneapolis, N.C.; and twelve grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Elk Park Christian Church Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Laws Cemetery on Buck Mountain.

The body will be moved to the home from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

BUNTON, Eliza Jane Dugger

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, January 23, 1947 ELIZA JANE DUGGER[sic]

Eliza Jane Dugger, 84, of Butler Rte. 1, died at the home of her daughter, Jan. 16, after a long illness. She was a member of Sugar Grove Church for 66 years.

Early in life she was married to Harry Bunton. To this union were born two children, a daughter, Rebecca, and one son, Coy Bunton, who preceded her in death 30 years ago.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Scott Burton, and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dora Bunton, ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service, in the home was conducted by Rev. Coy Riddle, and burial was in the Dugger Cemetery.

BUNTON, Etta

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 18, 1967 Mrs. Etta Bunton. . .

Mrs. Etta Bunton, age 75 of Route 2, Butler, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital Saturday morning following an extended illness.

She was a native of Johnson County and a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Samuel Bunton, of the home, four daughters, Mrs. Denver Von Cannon, Route 6, Johnson City, Mrs. Percy Campbell, Route 2, Elizabethton, and Mrs. O.K. Shell, Rt. 5, Elizabethton; one son, Dennis Bunton of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Ben Isaacs, Rt. 2, Butler, Mrs. Dana Morley, Rt. 1, Butler, Mrs. Minnie Tester, Masonic Home, Ky., and Mrs. Wallace Dugger, Butler; a brother, Leason Gregg, Rt. 1, Mountain City; 20 grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. from Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and the Rev. Russell Potter officiating. Music was in charge of the Hardin Brothers Quartet. Burial was in the Bunton Town cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Tommy Conway, Jady Blevins, J.B. Evans, Ralph Evans, Ralph Evans, Lloyd Lunsford, Don Campbell, and Dean Van Cannon. Flower bearers were granddaughters and friends.

Tetrick in charge of arrangements.

BUNTON, Franklin C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 12, 1936
FRANKLIN C. BUNTON
Funeral services for Franklin C. Bunton, 31, deputy sheriff of Johnson County who was killed Thursday night at Butler by E. M. Collins, will be held this morning at eleven o’clock at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church near Butler with the Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. James Sherwood officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Carson H. Whitehead, Allen Courtner, Alford Stout, Smith Netherley, Tom Cable and Dana Morley.
Honorary pallbearers will include Sheriff W. L. Morley, Orvial Matherly, Rudy Ramsey, Logan Potter, Hobe Morris, Rod Evans, James Bunton, Paul Goodwin, Dock Dugger, Fred McQuin, Clyde Whitehead, Odie Wolfe, Ed Holeway, Austin Holeway, J. P. Cable, Robert Lansford, Harry Dugger, Dave Dugger, R. B. Evans and J. R. Day.

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Flower bearers will include Lora Farthing, Susie Farthing, Christine Whitehead, Charlotte Jones, Louise Tucker, Venill Courtner, Tennie Matherly, Lavina Shuffield, Helen Shuffield, Anna Lee Voncannon, Marie Voncannon and Kate Stout.
Survivors of the deceased are the widow; one daughter, Martha Bell; four sons, Asa, Dwight, Scot and Ray; his father, U. S. Bunton; four sisters, Mrs. Ellen Church, Mrs. Pearl Potter, Mrs. Anna Harmon, Mrs. Ester Campbell; and three brothers, Samuel, Edward and Spencer.

BUNTON, James Edward

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 13, 1967 James Edward Bunton. . .

James Edward Bunton, age 67, of Butler, RFD 1 (Bakers Gap community) died unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack Sunday at 9:30 p.m. at his home. He was a native of Washington County, Tenn., but had made his home in Johnson County for many years. Son of the late U.S. and Martha Hatley Bunton, he was a farmer and a member of the Meadow View Baptist Church of Butler.

Survivors are: wife, Mrs. Danford S. Bunton, Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Roby Swift, West Jefferson, N.C.; two brothers: Samuel Bunton, Butler, and Spencer Bunton, Flint, Mich.; three sisters: Mrs. Anna Harmon, Mrs. Esther Campbell, both of Valley Forge, Tenn., and Mrs. Pearl Potter of Elk Mills, Tenn.; 2 grand children; 1 great-grand-child[sic]. Also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the Bakers Gap Baptist church Wednesday at 1:00 a.m. with the Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. Elwood Goodman officiating. Sugar Grove Quartet was in charge of music.

Burial was in Bakers Gap cemetery.
Pall-bearers [sic]: Friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers[sic]: Ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BUNTON, James Kemp

“The Tomahawk,” October 25, 1961
Card Of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to all our many friends and neighbors who were kind and considerate during our time of bereavement in the death of our loved one, Kemp Bunton. The beautiful flowers and the abundant food were truly expressions of your concern for us in our loss. Our gratitude is very deep. We wish to express our special appreciation to the Hill Funeral Home and all those who ministered in the services.
The Family of Sonny Bunton

BUNTON, James Kemp

“The Tomahawk,” October 25, 1961
James Kemp Bunton…
31, Route 1, Butler, died at his home Saturday morning.
A native of Johnson County, he was a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church and was employed as a barber at Sanitary Barber Shop, Johnson City.
Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Bunton, Butler; a sister, Mrs. Roby Swift; and two nephews, David and Carl Swift, West Jefferson, N.C.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday from Bakers Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. Dayton Jones officiating.
Burial in church cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

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BUNTON, Lewis

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 16, 1939 LEWIS BUNTON

BEECH CREEK, N.C. – Funeral services were held last Wednesday for Lewis Bunton, 60, who died at his home Monday. Services were conducted by the Rev. Ed Farthing from the Mt. Gilead church.

Mr. Bunton is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lewis Bunton; four sons, Clyde and Luther of Beech Creek, Andy of Butler, Paul of Elizabethton; one daughter, Mary Bunton of Beech Creek; one sisters, Mrs. Granville White of Butler; six grandchildren.

BUNTON, Maggie Greer

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 28, 1959
MRS. MAGGIE GREER BUNTON…
… 74, Butler Rte. 1, died at her home Sunday, Jan. 18, after a lingering illness.
She was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, R. L. Bunton; four sons, Jim of Neva, Tom and Carroll of Butler, Ellis of Chardon, Ohio; six daughters, Mrs. Dawson Young of Johnson City, Mrs. Roscoe Norris of Talmadge, Ohio, Mrs. Ode Wolfe of Butler, Mrs. Rose Ann Wheeler of Hollywood, Fla., Mrs. Fannie Baker of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Hillard Triplett of Chardon, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Julia Shook of Sherwood, N. C., 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Baker’s Gap Church at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Bynum Trivette and Rev. Lawrence Hagaman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BUNTON, Nettie E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 6, 1960
NETTIE E. BUNTON…
… 82, Warm Beach, died on June 29 in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dudley Pierce, Everett, Washington. Born Nov. 8 in Lenore, Caldwell county, N. C., she had lived in Warm Beach for 39 years. She was a member of the Warm Beach Community Church, and a Gold Star Mother of Stanwood American Legion Auxiliary. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Pierce, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. O. H. Kines, Everett; five sons, Ernest and Howard of Warm Beach, Boyd of Route 2, Everett, Hartxell of Everett, and Clifford Bunton of Lake City; a brother, Walter Greenwell of Linwood, Kan.; a nephew, Charles Greenwell of Tigard, Ore.; 22 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Anderson cemetery.
She was the wife of the late Jim Bunton of Butler. They left Tennessee in 1912. They had resided in Midland, Ida., and Everett, Wash., before moving to Warm Beach, Wash., 21 years ago. Her husband died two years ago.

BUNTON, Peary

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 9, 1956
MRS. PEARY BUNTON…
… 46, Butler Rte. 1, died Wednesday morning after a lingering illness.
Survivors include four sons, Joseph of Rte. 7, Elizabethton, Asa of Rte. 1, Elizabethton, Dwight of Maryville and Raymond of Rte. 5, Elizabethton; two daughters, Martha Belle Bunton of Moweagua, Ill., and Ruth Bunton of Rte. 1, Butler; her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Burton of Rte. 1, Butler; one grandchild; one brother, Paul Burton, of Akron, Ohio, and four sisters, Mrs. Sam Moody of Rte. 5, Elizabethton, Mrs. Martha Taylor of Boone, N. C., Mrs. Eugene Bunton of Rochester, N. Y., and Mrs. Fred McGuire of Reece,

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N. C.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Roby Stout and Rev. John McCloud officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

BUNTON, Raymond R.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 30, 1956 RAYMOND R. BUNTON…

… 42, Butler, Rte. 1, died in the VA Hospital, Durham, N. C., at 4:15 p.m. May 27 after a brief illness. He was a native of California, a veteran of World War II, and a retired civilian employee of the Navy Department in California.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Virginia Bunton; one son, Gary Ray of the home; one daughter, Clarise Bunton of the home; his father, Alec Bunton of Butler, Rte. 1; one brother, Harry Bunton of Havre, Mont.; three sisters, Mrs. Doris Leverett of Westminster, Calif., Mrs. John Greenwood of Eureka, Calif., and Mrs. Dolly Weatheson of Colorado Springs, Col.; one half-sister, Mary Evelyn Bunton, Rte. 1, Butler.

BUNTON, Robert Lawson

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 8, 1965 Robert Lawson Bunton. . .

Robert Lawson Bunton, age 88 of Butler Route 1, Dry Run community, died unexpectedly at his home Monday morning. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late John F. and Mary E. Vines Bunton; a retired farmer and member of Baker’s Gap Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons, J.E. Bunton and Tom Bunton, both of Neva, Ellis Bunton, Mt. Airy, N.C., and Carroll Bunton, North Hollywood, Calif.; six daughters, Mrs. Dalson Young of Johnson City, Mrs. Roscoe Norris, Tallmadge, Ohio, Mrs. Ode Wolfe, Butler, Mrs. Rose Wheeler, Neva, Mrs., Fannie Baker, Chattanooga, and Mrs. Hillard Triplett, Chandon, Ohio; one half-brother, Eugene Bunton, Rochester, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Darries Reed, New York, N.Y., Mrs. Carrie Fox, Charlotte, N.C.; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Wade Snyder, Gerald Welch, Paul Snyder, John B. Snyder, John Baker and Allen Snyder.

Pallbearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge.

BUNTON, Selma

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, November 15, 1941 SELMA BUNTON

Funeral services for Selma Bunton, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bunton, who died Thursday, having been an invalid since birth, were held from the Bunton cemetery yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.

Surviving are her parents; three brothers, James, Delmos and George; one sister, Mary Lou; and a grandmother, Mrs. Jake Cable, all of Butler.

BUNTON, W. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 12, 1940
BUNTON FUNERAL SET THURSDAY
W. C. “Lum” Bunton, age 60, died at his home on Burgie Street this morning at seven o’clock, after an illness of several months.
Mr. Bunton was a native of Carter County. For the past four years he has made his home here. Prior to that

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he resided at Butler. He was a member of the Elk River Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Bunton; six daughters, Mrs. Brady Yonce, Sugar Grove, N. C.; Mrs. Hazel Greer, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Roxie Guinn, Butler; Mrs. Gertie Cox, Mountain City; Mrs. Della Hodge and Miss Novella Bunton; this city; one sister, Mrs. Ina White, Watauga; four brothers, Bom Bunton, Carden’s Bluff; Sheard[sic] Bunton, and Joe Bunton, Johnson City; James Bunton, Washington; also a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Westside Baptist Church Thursday morning at 11:00 o’clock with Rev. E. A. Cox officiating. Another service will be conducted from the Elk River Baptist Church at Butler Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with Rev. J. J. Richardson in charge.

BUNTON, W. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 13, 1940
W. C. BUNTON
Funeral services for W. C. “Lum” Bunton, 60, who died Tuesday morning after a lengthy illness, will be held from the Westside Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 11:00 o’clock, Rev. E. A. Cox officiating. Another service will be held at the Elk River Baptist Church at Butler Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Bunton; six daughters, Mrs. Brady Yonce, Sugar Grove, N. C.; Mrs. Hazel Greer, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Roxie Guinn, Butler; Mrs. Gertie Cox, Mountain City; Mrs. Della Hodge and Miss Novella Bunton, Elizabethton; four sons, Horace, Clifford, Rand, and Ray Bunton, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Ina White, Watauga; four brothers, Bom Bunton, Carden’s Bluff; Sheard and Joe Bunton, Johnson City; James Bunton, Washington; also a number of grandchildren.

BURCHETT, Margaret Noland

The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 25, 1968
Mrs. Margaret Noland Burchett, 86, Route 1, Mountain City, Shingletown Community, died

Friday 5:55 a.m., in the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va., after an extended illness. She was a native of Virginia, but had made her home in Johnson County the greater part of her life. She was the widow of William Burchett, and the daughter of the late George and Frances Davidson Noland. She attended the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Billy Trivette officiating. Burial was in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BURCHETT, William A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 10, 1960 WILLIAM A. BURCHETT…

… 79, Rt. 2, died in Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, Friday night after an extended illness. He was a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Margaret Burchett.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with Rev.

Warren Stuart officiating. Burial was in the Wills cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BURCHFIELD, John

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 3, 1937 CENTENARIAN DIES SUNDAY [photo]

Death Sunday ended the long life of John Burchfield, Shell Creek rural route, who produced Bible record to substantiate his claim that he was 103 years old last March 15. The centenarian died at the home of his son about eight miles from Shell Creek.

Mr. Burchfield, who gained statewide recognition on his 103rd birthday this spring, was born in North Carolina in 1834. Most of his life has been spent in Carter county.

He is survived by one brother, Davie Burchfield, Glenair, N. C., and nine children, Sam, Tom, Dave, John, Jr., Nath and Wilson, Mrs. Vada Buchanan, Miss Vastie Burchfield, Mrs. Maggie Perry. All the children, with the exception of Mrs. Perry, who resides at Minneapolis, N. C., lives in or around Shell Creek or Roan Mountain.

Funeral services were to be held this afternoon at the Hampton Creek Cemetery at two o’clock.

BURCHFIELD, John G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 13, 1935
JOHN G. BURCHFIELD
One of Carter County’s last Civil war veterans, a member of the 13th regiment of the Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, was buried last Saturday afternoon. His survivors are Mrs. Burchfield and three children, Mrs. Bessie Welch, George Burchfield, both of Washington, D.C., and William Burchfield of Denver, Colo. For several years he was chief engineer at the Johnson City Soldiers Home. He was a member of the Christian Church.
Services were in charge of the Rev. C. E. Burns, The Rev. John Shepherd, and Dr. H. J. Derthick.

BURGESS, Bennie B.

[see Ray FRITZ]

BURGIE, Harry (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 6, 1950
Mrs. Harry Burgie Dies Here After Long IllnessMrs. Harry Burgie Dies Here After Long Illness
Mrs. Harry Burgie, died at her home, 208 East F Street Sunday morning at 3:00 o’clock after a long illness. Mrs. Burgie was a native of North Carolina. Until ill health prevented she was very active in church and civic affairs. Mrs. Burgie was a member of the First Methodist Church. She was the daughter of Temple and John Litteral.
Survivors are her husband, Harry Burgie; one sister, Mrs. Marvin Andrews, of Trinity, N.C.; one sister-in- law, Mrs. Horace Litteral, Winston-Salem, N.C. and 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. from the First Methodist Church with Rev. W. F. Pitts in charge, assisted by Rev. E. H. Ogle.
Music will be under the direction of Mrs. N. T. Williams and Luther Hampton.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers: Houston Netherland, Allen Smith, W. R. Lane, Paul Bowers, Howard White, Nat Williams, Joe Pierce, Christ Ritts.
The body was returned to the home, 208 East F Street Sunday until 1:30 Monday, when it was taken to the church until time for their services.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BURGIE, Ida

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 26, 1940 ELIZABETHTON YEARS AGO from The Star files

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Ten Years Ago
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Burgie, 74, who died at her home on north Main street, Saturday following a brief illness, were held this afternoon from the First Methodist Episcopal church, South, the Rev. French Wampler, pastor of the church officiating.

BURKETT, B. J.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 13, 1963
PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Milam were called to Boone, N. C. Saturday due to the death of a nephew B. J. Burkett, who died suddenly in Michigan where he with his wife and four children were visiting relatives. His body was returned to Boone Monday for burial. He had recently re-enlisted in the U. S. Army and was to report for duty in a few days.

BURKETT, Celia

“The Tomahawk,” February 5, 1964
Celia Burkett…
Celia Burkett, age 65, Mountain City, died unexpectedly at her home, Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 28. She was a native of Ashe County, N.C., but had made her home in Johnson County for many years. She was a member of the Holiness Church.
Survivors include the husband, Joe Burkett, Mountain City; two sons, Bill G. Thomas, Mountain City and Winfred Glenn Goins of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; a daughter, Christine Thomas, Newark, N.J.; three step- sons, Junior Lee Burkett, Wilkesboro, N.C., F.M. Burkett, Rogersville and Clyde Burkett of Pennsylvania; two step-daughters, Willie Mae Forrester, and Mrs. Ethel Malone, both of Johnson City; also a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Redd officiating. Burial was in Holy Hill cemetery.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

BURKETT, Celia

“The Tomahawk,” February 12, 1964
Cards Of Thanks
We are very grateful to our friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown us during the time of our bereavement in the loss of our loved one Celia Burkett.
The Burkett Family

BURKETT, James McKinley (Sr.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 8, 1967 James Burkett, Sr. . .

James McKinley Burkett, Sr. age 70, Route 1, Zionville, N.C. died Monday morning (Jan. 30) at Watauga County Hospital. He was the son of the late Elias and Lottie Lewis Burkett.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mollie W. Burkett of Zionville; two sons, J.M. Burkett, Jr. of Marion, N.C., Lewis Burkett of Zionville; three daughters, Mrs. Kate Greere, Mrs. Margaret Oliver and Mrs. Charlotte Walls, all of Zionville; five sisters, Mrs. Maggie Gragg of Vilas, N.C., Mrs. Myrtie Smith of Boone, N.C., Mrs. Emma Norris, Mrs. Pearl Younce, Mrs. Mollie Combs, all of Zionville; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 1) at the Mable Baptist Church. Officiating were Rev. Arnt Greer, Rev. Will Cook and Rev. Ted Robinson.

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BURKETT, Joseph

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 9, 1966 Joseph Burkett. . .

Joseph Burkett, age 83, Mountain City, who died in the Johnson City Memorial Hospital at 4:45 a.m. after a lengthy illness. A native of Ashe County, N.C. he had made his home in Johnson County for many years. He was preceded in death by his wfie[sic], Mrs. Celia Burkett who died January 28, 1964. He was a member of the Mountain City Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Survivors include three sons, Freeman M. Burkett, Rogersville, Lee Burkett, Aberdeen, Md., and Clyde Burkett; two daughters, Mrs. Willie Mae Forrester, Johnson City, Mrs. Martha Ethel Malone, Johnson City; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Mountain City Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Geo. Carpenter and Rev. Shelton Redd officiating. Burial was in Wagner cemetery.

Pallbearers were friends and neighbors as were flower bearers. Lewis Gentry in charge.

BURLESON, Cora May

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 3, 1934 HEART ATTACK FATAL TO GIRL

Cora May Burleson, age 16, was found dead this morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ida Burleson, living back of the Bemberg plant.

Miss Burleson was among those attending the Star’s election party held last night, appearing to be in good health.

Early this morning, when called to breakfast no response was given, and she was found dead in bed by a member of the family.

An inquest was held and it was pronounced that death was due to acute indigestion and a heart attack.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced, pending the arrival of relatives from North Carolina. Miss Burleson was a member of the eighth grade at the Junior High school last year.

BURLESON, Cora May

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, August 4, 1934
MISS BURLESON FUNERAL TODAY; BURIED IN N.C.

Funeral services for Miss Cora May Burleson, 16, who died at her home in the fifteen district Friday morning, were conducted from the home at ten o’clock this morning.

The body was taken to Ingalls, N. C., for burial.

The girl is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ida Burleson; four brothers, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ollis of Ingalls, N. C.

BURLESON, Jane Biddix

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 31, 1941 MRS. JANE BURLESON

Mrs. Jane Biddix Burleson, age 69, died at her home in Bakersville, N. C. Sunday at 3:30 p.m., after a five months’ illness.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday from the Little Rock Creek Baptist church at 11:00 a. m. Rev. Clarence Buchanan will officiate. Burial will be made in the family cemetery.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. H. R. Marcie, of Ala.; Mrs. Lizzie Childress, Bakersville, N. 323

C.; and Mrs. Tilda Lamb, of Hendersonville, N. C.; eight sons, Luther of Va., Roby, John, Milton, Lynn, Fonzer, Tarp, and Harlow Burleson, Bakersville, N. C.; also 38 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Susan Presnell and Mrs. Charlotte Buchanan of Bakersville, N. C.

BURLESON, Phoebe

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 20, 1929
MRS. PHOEBE BURLESON
Mrs. Phoebe Burleson died at 2 o’clock Tuesday morning at the age of 94, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Ray, Shell Creek. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ray, and a brother, Bernie Burleson. Funeral services were held at 10 o’clock this morning at the home of her son[sic], 115 West Chestnut Street, Johnson City. Rev. O. H. Tarwater officiated. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Nave Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BURLESON, Phoebe

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 20, 1929
Personals.
Mrs. G. R. Patterson was called to Shell Creek yesterday by the death of her great-grandmother, Mrs. Phoebe Burleson who died early yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Ray at Shell Creek.

BURNETT, James Mitchell

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 28, 1946 J. MITCHELL BURNETT

James Mitchell Burnett, 30, died at Portsmouth, Va. Naval hospital on February 26, at 10:15 a.m. The cause of his death was given as an accidental fall on February 21, while at work at the Portsmouth, Va. shipyards. His sister, Mrs. Albert Hopkins of Elizabethton was with him at the time of his death.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the East Park Methodist church in Johnson City, with the Rev. Deck officiating. Burial will be at Mountain Home, Tenn., in the cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Burnette, three children, James Mitchell, Jr., Geraldine, Katherine, his mother, Mrs. H. B. Walker, of Johnson City, five sisters, Mrs. C. Albert Hopkins, Elizabethton, Mrs. Robert Barlow, Miss Faye Burnette of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Hubert Jones, Phoebus, Va., Mrs. Charlie Salyers, Coeburn, Va.; four brothers, Albert L. Burnette, Radioman 1/c U. S. Navy, Philadelphia, Carl Burnette of Stone, Ky., Charles Burnette of Bluff City, Howard Burnette of Oak Ridge. The body was expected to arrive in Johnson City this morning and will remain at the Kizer Funeral Home until an hour before the services, when it will be removed to the church.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be taken from among his friends who attend the services.

BURNETT, John H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 2, 1929
JOHN H. BURNETT KILLS SELF
VIRGINIA AMARAL IS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY LAWYER
Miss Amaral In Serious Condition; Barnett Believed Temporarily Deranged By Shooting
WAS SHOWING WIFE HOW TO LOAD 32 CALIBRE REVOLVER
“Good-bye,” these were the words uttered by John H. Burnett, 23 years of age, one of Elizabethton’s most prominent young attorneys, as he sank to the floor, a bullet through his heart at his home, Watauga Road, about 12:30 a.m. today.
“John H. Barnett died of a self-inflicted wound, made by a 32 special revolver bullet,” was the verdict of Coroner W. T. Ferguson and a jury after hearing the facts surrounding the death, today.

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The accidental shooting of Miss Virginia Amaral, Burnett’s 17-year-old ward, by Burnett as he endeavored to show his bride of three months, formerly Miss Dorothy Mae Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Brown, Biltmore, how to load a 32 caliber revolver that Burnett left with his wife, is believed to have caused the young attorney to shoot himself.

Immediately after the shooting of the girl, Burnett rushed to Elizabethton and secured Dr. E. T. Pearson to treat the girl.
After being informed by the physician that the wounds were very serious, Burnett went into the kitchen of the home. A few seconds later a gunshot was heard. Burnett walked into the living room of the home, uttered the words “Good-bye,” and sank to the floor.

It is believed that the young lawyer was “temporarily deranged due to the shooting of his ward and that a ‘brain storm’ prompted the suicide.
Burnett was very nervous and showed great excitement at the home, according to Dr. Pearson.
Miss Amaral today is in St. Elizabeth hospital in a serious condition due to the wound accidentally inflicted by the discharge of Burnett’s gun. The bullet entered the right hip and ranged upward into the body. Burnett has of late, been working night and day in an effort to ‘get ahead.’ During the day he attended the law trade and at night he worked as a guard at the Bemberg plant. He was also a deputy sheriff.

“We were at the foot of Virginia’s bed. John was showing me how to load a ‘squeeze handle’ pistol, when the pistol accidentally fired. John thought at first that he had killed Virginia outright,” Mrs. Burnett said.
“I had heard some noises about the house last night and when John started to the plant I asked him to load the pistol as the girls and I were afraid,” she continued.

“As soon as he saw what he had done, John ran to the car and went for Dr. Pearson. He was almost insane with fright when he returned with the doctor,” his young wife said.
“While the doctor was examining Virginia, John went into the kitchen. The next thing, we heard a shot that sounded as if it had been fired in the kitchen. Then John walked into the living room, the pistol still smoking and a little red spot over his heart, and said just two words, “Good-bye,” the wife stated today.

“I haven’t the slighted idea why he shot himself, unless he thought that he had killed Virginia. He seemed at all times to be very broad minded and cool,” Mrs. Burnett told a reporter for the Star at the home of her father today.
“While I was examining the girl, John stepped out of the room. A few seconds later I heard a shot. John walked into the living room and said “Good-bye,” and sank to the floor dead,” Dr. E. T. Pearson told a representative of the Star.

“I am positive that the wound was self-inflicted,” he added.
“Miss Amaral is in a serious condition, however, I expect her to live,” Dr. Pearson said.
“Mr. Burnett, during the last few days has acted regular. He at no time, of late, has seemed excited or queer,” said Miss Bertie Mae Cray, who has worked in the office of Burnett for the past several weeks. Burnett is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, having obtained a “Batchelor[sic] of Law,” degree there.
The deceased held many honors while attending the state university. He was business manager of the Tennessee Law Review, publication by the University law school. He had a high social standing and was prominent in fraternity circles also.
Soon after finishing school Burnett joined the law firm of Testerman and Burnett, in Knoxville. A few months later he came to Elizabethton and began the firm of Burnett and McAfee, with J. A. McAfee. Burnett since coming to Elizabethton in 1927 has made many friends here and had become recognized as a “youngster with a great future.”
His home is in Ridgely, Tenn., near Memphis.
The deceased is survived by his wife, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Burnett, Ridgely; three brothers, Tillman and Tom Burnett of Ridgely, and D. B. Burnett, Jr. of Tiptonville, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Wiley, Ridgely, and Mrs. Thurman McCain, Tiptonville.

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The body will be taken from Elizabethton to Ridgely tomorrow for funeral services and burial.
Miss Amaral could not be seen by the Star representative for a statement today.
“She is resting well, but can not be seen,” the Star was informed by attaches[sic] at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

BURNHAM, G. H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 8, 1934
JUDGE G. H. BURNHAM FOUND DEAD IN HOME
Judge G. H. Burnham, 73, prominent businessman and civic leader of Elizabethton and a member of the county court of Carter county, was found dead at his home on Academy street about noon Sunday, death supposed to have resulted from a paralytic stroke, since he had suffered an attack several months ago. Members of the family had gone to his home and getting no response entered through a window. He is thought to have been dead several hours. He had retired in as good health as usual the night before.
The deceased came to Elizabethton from North Carolina 35 or 40 years ago, going into business here and serving Carter county with distinction. He married Miss Annie Burgie of this city, who died several years ago. He operated the Watauga Cigar factory for years and for 28 years has been a member of the county court, being its senior member. He formerly managed the Grand theatre and at one time served as a member of the board of aldermen.
Prominently identified with the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, he rose to the highest office in the State of Tennessee in that order, serving as state counselor in 1902. He has been a member of the local order 33 years. In 1907, he was representative to the national council at Boston and is credited with organizing more Junior Order councils in Tennessee than any other one person. He was always local to that order and stood ready at all times to give his time to virtue, liberty and patriotism. Only two times since coming to Tennessee has he failed to attend the state convention and that was last years and this year, his declining health preventing. Before coming to Tennessee he served as state councilor for his native state of North Carolina and was also a member of the state legislature from that state at one time. For many years he was a member of the local I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 48, and was a very active member of the M. E. Church, South, in which he served as Sunday school superintendent for years.
The deceased was a man of high ideals and stood for law enforcement. Always interested in civic affairs, he took active interest in anything pertaining to the good of the community. His interest in his city and county affairs was noticeable from his record as a member of the county court. He stood for what he believed to be right and always fought to that end, regardless of the consequences. His timely advice will be greatly missed among his countless number of friends and admirers throughout the county.
Funeral services will be conducted from the M. E. Church, South, Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. W. S. Hendricks, pastor, in charge, assisted by Rev. Barney Thompson, a former pastor and life-long friend. The men’s quartet from the church, with S. E. Nelson in charge, will furnish the music. Interment will be made in Highland Cemetery, where the Jr. O.U.A.M. will have charge.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Robert Harvey; and two granddaughters, Ann and Jean Harvey, of Elizabethton.

BURNHAM, G. H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 9, 1934
JUDGE BURNHAM FUNERAL TODAY AT M. E. CHURCH
Funeral services were to be conducted at two o’clock this afternoon for Judge G. H. Burnham, who was found dead in his home on Academy street by relatives, Sunday.
Services were to be held from the Methodist Church, South, with the Rev. W. S. Hendricks in charge, assisted by the Rev. Barney Thompson.
Burial will be made in the Highland Cemetery with the Jr. O.U.A.M. in charge at the final rites.

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BURNS, Harry

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 12, 1948
HARRY BURNS
Harry Burns, 61, of 619 Johnson Avenue, died at 6:50 Sunday morning following a short illness.
He is survived by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lilly Weis of Elizabethton; one sister-in-law, Ruth Fraley of Elizabethton, and one brother-in-law, Bert Buchanan.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 o’clock at the Oak Street Baptist Church. The Rev. James A. Clarke will officiate, assisted by the Rev. George Westmoreland. Burial will be made at the Highland Cemetery.
The body will lie in state for an hour preceding the service.
Active pallbearers will be deacons of the Oak Street Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Brotherhood of the Oak Street Baptist Church.
Flower bearers will be Martha Hubbard, Mary Clarke, Joyce Stout, Betty Murray, Maxine Kelly, Betty Isaacs, Katherine Campbell, Betty Kidd, Mary Jennings, Carleta Rogers, Peggy Smith and Delores Markland.
The body will be taken to the residence this afternoon at 4:30.
The Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge.

BURROUGH, Donald G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 4, 1947 DONALD G. BURROUGH

Funeral services for Donald Garry Burrough, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Burrough of Route 3, Elizabethton, who died in St. Elizabethton, who died in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Saturday morning will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Harmony Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. R. S. Depew officiating.

The survivors are the parents, six brothers, Jack, Junior, John, Walter, Carl and Landon; six sisters, Ruth, Grace, Thelma, Jeanne, Fay and Norma; and the maternal grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Chambers of Route 3.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BURROUGH, Charles Norman

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 18, 1934
CHARLES NORMAN BURROUGH
Charles Norman Burrough, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Burrough, died at their home on Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were held from the Keenburg Baptist church at 2:30 this afternoon, conducted by the Rev. James Black. Interment was in the Harmoning[sic] Grave yard.
Pallbearers were Blane Reynold, George Woods, Fred Carter, and Claude Carter. Flower girls were Selma Love, Mable Reynolds, Mav Reynolds, Mildred Love, Edith Hyman, Trula Reynolds, and Hettie Bell Presnell.
Survivors are Mr. and Mrs. Burrough; three brothers, Jack Hobart, Jr., and John; and three sisters, Ruth, Grace, and Thelma.

BURROW, Benjamin Morgan

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 17, 1929
Deaths And Funerals
Benjamin Morgan Burrow, two and a half-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar E. Burrow, died at the home of his parents, 1012 Arney Street, Wednesday noon, of diphtheria, the funeral services being held at the residence this afternoon at 2:30.

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The last rites will be conducted by the Rev. French Wampler. Interment will be made in the Highland Cemetery.
The deceased child is survived by his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Rubie, Robert, Mattie, John Howard, Ishme Chirley, and Harry Burrow.

BURROW, Cynthia Bays

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 24, 1947 MRS. CYNTHIA B. BURROW

Mrs. Cynthia Bays Burrow, widow of the late Rev. James R. Burrow, died Monday at 3 a.m. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Betty Henry Harkleroad, Mrs. Eva Bussie, both of Bristol, and Mrs. Ellie Rosenbaum, of Johnson; a brother, Jean Bays of Johnson City; and nine step-children.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home of W. S. Burrow, 1301 Burgie Street, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. James A. Clark and the Rev. Ted Moore officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The Appalachian Funeral Home of Johnson City is in charge.

BURROW, David

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 29, 1968 Charlie Huggins Seriously Injured…
David Burrow Killed In Wreck

[Photo of wrecked automobile] One young man was killed and another hospitalized as a result of a head-on collision near Mountain City last night about 10:30 A.M.

State Trooper Thurston Gregg said David C. Burrows, age 16 of Route 3, Mountain City was killed almost instantly last night when the late model Chevrolet he was driving smashed broadside into a late model Ford station wagon driven by Charlie Huggins of Mountain City.

Gregg said that apparently Burrows, who was headed west driving at a high rate of speed, lost control of his automobile on the curve near Sprucey, about four miles from town.

Mr. Huggins, an employee of the school system here, was taken to Watauga Hospital at Boone, N.C. suffering from multiple lacerations about the head, knee, and possible broken ribs and a punctured lung. He was said to be in satisfactory condition early this morning. A witness at the scene said that Huggins said he saw the collision coming and got as far off the highway as he could to avoid it, but he didn’t have very much time to do so.

Huggins was reportedly returning home from a trip in which he had taken the School Superintendent, Paul McEwen, to the graduation exercises at Johnson County High School, and back to his home in Doe Valley.

Young Burrows was a sophomore at Johnson County High School and was employed part time with B.M. Adams Grocery Store. No other details are available at the present time.

BURROW, David C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 17, 1968
Resolution of Respect From Johnson County Board of Education To David C. Burrow

Whereas, The Johnson County Board of Education wishes to express the sorrow of its members for the death of a beloved and esteemed student, David Burrow, and

Whereas, David, while attending Johnson County High School, cheerfully and graciously carried out all responsibilities and assignments given to him during the two years he was in attendance there; and

Whereas, David was a most inspiring member of the Pep Club, the Bible Club, the Junior Classical League, and the Science Club; and

Whereas, David was a good Christian example for the entire student body of Johnson County High School, having the respect of his teachers and of his fellow students from all walks of life; and

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Whereas, David was an active member of the Bethany Baptist Church at Doe Valley, serving there as a member of the choir, as an usher, as Youth Week minister, as Junior Deacon and as a most devoted and loyal member. He was a shining Christian example for his friends, his church, his school and his community; and

Whereas, The Johnson County Board of Education feels a mutual loss in the untimely death of young David;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved further that a copy of these resolutions be recorded in the minutes of this organization and that a copy be sent to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Burrow, and that they be published in the Tomahawk.

Adopted July 11, 1968.

BURROW, Henry Walter

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 29, 1933 BURROW BABY BURIED HERE

Henry Walter Burrow, who was born on the fifteenth of this month and died last Monday, was buried in the Highland Cemetery.

The baby was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burrow, 909 Nave Street.

BURROW, J. R. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 6, 1941 DEATHS

Funeral services for Mrs. J. R. Burrow, who died at her home in Greeneville Tuesday evening, will be held from the late home in that city this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

Mrs. Burrow was the widow of the late J. R. Burrow, who served as county court clerk of Carter county for several years. The Burrow family resided many years in Elizabethton and was well known here. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. D. P. Finney, Elizabethton; Mrs. Paul Mysinger and Mrs. Joe

Mysinger, Greeneville; four sons, Robert and William Burrow, Greeneville; Andrew Burrow, Elizabethton; and Harmon Burrow, who is with the United States army.

BURROW, James R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 10, 1929
JAMES R. BURROW
James R. Burrow, 68, died this morning at 7:30 at his home, 811 Tipton Street. Mr. Burrow had been in ill health for several months, suffering from a complication of diseases.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the Freewill Baptist Church, the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Burial will be made in the Hyland[sic] Cemetery.
Surviving are his widow; five sons, Henry Burrow of Hinton, W. Va, Walter, William, Charles, and Elbert, all of Elizabethton; two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Meyers and Mrs. Nell Trusler, of this city; one brother, William Burrow of Hampton; and a sister, Mrs. Laura Aldrich of West Virginia.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Elizabethton Funeral Home.

BURROW, James R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 11, 1935
J. R. BURROW
J. R. Burrow, former resident of Elizabethton, died this morning at 11:00 in his home at Greeneville, following a long illness.
Mr. Burrow and his family lived here several years ago. No funeral arrangements have been made.

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BURROW, James R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 12, 1935
HOLD BURROW RITES FRIDAY
Funeral services for James R. Burrow, 83, former mayor of Elizabethton and clerk of Carter County, will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock at the home in Mt. Pleasant with Rev. W. E. Bishop of Morristown officiating. It was learned yesterday.
Mr. Burrow died yesterday noon at his home in Greeneville following a long illness. The Burrow family moved to Greeneville from Elizabethton several years ago.

BURROW, Jimmy

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 3, 1932 JIMMY BURROW

Jimmy Edward Burrow, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Burrow, died at the home of his parents, 315 Tipton Street Tuesday night. Funeral services were held at the Highland Cemetery this afternoon.

Survivors are his father and mother and two sisters, Marie and Charlotte Sue.

BURROW, Nelta Annett

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 31, 1936
NELTA ANNETT BURROW
Nelta Annett Burrow, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burrow, died at the home in Hampton Sunday night at nine o’clock after a short illness.
Funeral services were conducted from the home this afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Johnny Hall officiating. Interment was in the Hall Cemetery.
Survivors are the parents, one sister, Barbara Mazine; one brother, Roy Lamar.

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BURROW, Roderick R.
“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 27, 1936
RODERICK R. BURROW
Roderick R. Burrow, 50, employee of the E. T. & W. N. C. railway, died this morning at 3:30 at his home on Sycamore Street, following an illness of eleven weeks.
Mr. Burrow who was an employee of railway company for more than twenty years, served a brakeman and conductor.
A native of Carter County, he was born July 23, 1886, the son of William and Katherine Smith Burrow. In 1906 he was married to Miss Mattie Jennings of Elk Park. He was well known throughout the county, and for the past nine years has resided in Elizabethton.
He was affiliated with Elk Park Council, No. 86, Jr. O.U.A.M.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. W. M. Garrett of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. E. R. Anderson of Elizabethton; one son, Frank J. Burrow of Elizabethton; one brother, John Burrow of Hampton; also three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian church at Hampton, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. W. S. Brackney officiating, assisted by the Rev. John Hall. Interment will be in the Hall Cemetery at Hampton. Elk Park Council, No. 86 and Hampton Council No. 143 Jr. O.U.A.M. will participate in the services.

BURROW, Roderick R.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 29, 1936
RODERICK R. BURROW
Last rites for Roderick R. Burrow, 50, who died Friday morning, will be conducted from the Hampton Baptist church this afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. W. S. Brackney officiating, assisted by the Rev. John Hall. Interment will be in the Hall Cemetery at Hampton.
Elk Park Council No. 86, and Hampton No. 142, Jr. O.U.A.M. will participate in the services.
Active pallbearers will include Mike Hall, Louis Ingram, E. S. Williams, Dr. J. A. Hardin, J. H. Perkins, Lawrence Price, Roy Ray, Clyde Teague, Charles Tatem, A. P. Brinkley and Tom Aldridge of Elk Park. Survivors of the deceased are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. W. M. Garrett of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. E. R. Anderson of Elizabethton; one son, Frank Burrow of Elizabethton; one brother, John Burrow of Hampton; also three grandchildren.

BURROW, William R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 16, 1933 WILLIAM R. BURROW PASSES BEYOND

William R. Burrow, 84, died at the home of his son, John Burrow, Hampton, this morning at 7:30 o’clock after a short illness. Mr. Burrow had been a resident of Hampton most of his life.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. William Burrow, and two sons, Rod Burrow, Elizabethton, and John Burrow, Hampton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o’clock with the Rev. E. E. Hazelwood in charge. Interment will follow in the Hall Cemetery.

Pallbearers: W. A. Sorrell, Mike Hall, Eli Trivett, Dan L. Stout, Alf Johnson, Bill Smith, Dan Carden and Will Horton.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Fred Baker, Mrs. Alf Johnson, Mrs. Ana Campbell, Mrs. Dave Gorley, Mrs. John Gee, and Mrs. A. P. Campbell.

BURTON, Alice Elizabeth Fugate

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 12, 1949
Mrs. L. B. Burton Dies in RichmondMrs. L. B. Burton Dies in Richmond
Mrs. L. Bonney Burton, the former Alice Elizabeth Fugate of Bristol, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday in a Richmond, Va., hospital. She was a sister of Mrs. Norbourn H. Smith of Virginia Heights. The body was expected to arrive in Bristol sometime today.
Mrs. Burton was born October 2, 1916, in Bristol, Tenn., and was the daughter of Mrs. J. S. B. Fugate and the late Mr. Fugate. She was educated in the Bristol public schools and attended Virginia Intermont College. She married Mr. Burton in December 1941, and had made her home in Richmond since that time. She is survived by her husband; her mother, Mrs. J. S. B. Fugate, Bristol; two sisters, Mrs. Smith of Bristol, and Mrs. J. Meurice Cleasby of West Point, Va.; a nephew, Sammy Smith, Bristol, and a niece, Dorothy Cleasby, West Point, Va. And an aunt, Mrs. Carl Umholtz of Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be held at State Street Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Wednesday, with Dr. William F. Blackard officiating. Interment will take place in Glenwood Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be William Booher, W. W. Thomas, Jr., P. G. Tankersley, Gilmer Dishman, John Stover, W. E. Rutherland, Dr. C. G. Frye, Kingsport, and Jimmy K. Umboltz, Elizabethton.
The body will be taken to the Blevins Funeral Home on its arrival.

BURTON, Bobby

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 26, 1937 BOBBY BURTON

Last rites were held yesterday afternoon at two o’clock from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James 331

Rogers, Johnson avenue, for Bobby Burton, one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dulaney Burton, who died Wednesday morning after a short illness. Interment was in the Grindstaff Cemetery.

Only survivors are the parents.

BURTON, Laura Ida White

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 16, 1949
MRS. LAURA IDA WHITE BURTON
Mrs. Laura Ida White Burton, 71, of 1014-1/2 Arney Street, died in a local hospital Sunday afternoon after a seventeen days illness. She was a member of the Butler Baptist Church.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Joe Burton of Route 1, and Mrs. Charlie Welch of Akron, Ohio; five step-sons, Joe Burton of Route 1, William Burton of Neva, Scott Burton of Butler, Lafayette Burton of Johnson City, and Raleigh Burton of Carderview; five step-daughters, Mrs. Matilda Tucker, Miss Cora Burton and Mrs. Mary Miller, all of Carderview, Mrs. Joe Bunton of LaGrande, Oregon, and Mrs. Audrey Blevins of Valley Forge; and six sisters, Mrs. A. W. Snyder of Radford, Va., Mrs. J. E. Lacey of Palm Springs, Calif., Mrs. Martha Slimp of Oregon, Mrs. Mollie Slimp of Texas, Mrs. Carrie Bowman of Doeville, and Mrs. Ada Ward of Carderview.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Oak Street Baptist Church Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. James A. Clark officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. J. Richardson. Burial will be in the Carderview Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be W. M. Weir, Frank Fitzsimmons, E. R. Hubbard, Murrell Wagner, Kyle Stout, Roy Marshall, Archie Wyrick, and Eugene Loggins.
Flower bearers will be the neighbors and friends.
The body will be returned to the home today at 5:00 p.m. where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, when it will be taken to the church to lie-in-state until the funeral hour.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BURTON, Laura Ida

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 19, 1949 MRS. LAURA IDA BURTON

Mrs. Laura Ida Burton, 71, resident of 1014-1/2 Arney Street, Elizabethton, died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Street Baptist Church with Rev. James A. Clark and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating. Burial was in the Carderview Cemetery. She was a member of the Butler Baptist Church.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Joe Burton, route 1, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Charlie Welch, Akron, O.; five stepsons, Joe Burton, route 1, Elizabethton, William Burton, Neva, Scott Burton, Butler, Lafayette Burton, Johnson City, and Raleigh Burton, Carderview; five stepdaughters, Mrs. Matilda Tucker, Miss Cora Burton and Mrs. Mary Miller, Carderview; Mrs. Joe Bunton, La Grande, Ore., Mrs. Audrey Blevins, Valley Forge; six sisters, Mrs. A. W. Snyder, Radford, Va., Mrs. J. E. Lacy, Palm Springs, Calif., Mrs. Martha Slimp, Oregon, Mrs. Mollie Slimp, Texas, Mrs. Carrie Bowman, Doeville, and Mrs. Ada Ward, Carderview.

BURTON, Leona

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 20, 1957 MRS. LEONA BURTON…

… 71, of Neva, died in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C. Dec. 7.
She was a life-long resident of Johnson County and a member of the Sugar Grove Church. Survivors include her husband, W. G. Burton; one son, Vaughn K. Wagner of Aiken, S. C.; one

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Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. J. R. Stout and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

BURTON, Martin L.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 16, 1955
MARTIN L. BURTON…
… 77, retired Johnson County farmer, died Friday, Dec. 23, while visiting relatives in Montcalm, W. Va.
He is survived by one son, Paul Burton of Mountain City; two daughters, Mrs. Bernard Belcher of Bluefield, W. Va., and Mrs. Hunter Johnson of Bristol; one brother, Jimmy Burton of Princeton, w. Va.; a sister, Mrs. Elvira Bailey of Dot, W. Va., and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at the Calvary Baptist Church at 2 p.m., Dec. 26, with Rev. Billy Trivett and Rev. Ernest Rash officiating. Burial was in Gentry Cemetery.

BURTON, Paul

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 21, 1960 PAUL BURTON…

… 55, Akron, O., former Butler resident, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home last Wednesday.

He was a native of Carter county but had resided in Akron since 1925 where he was employed by the General Tire and Rubber Company.

Burton was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, and he was a World War II veteran.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Winlea Burton of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Burton, Butler; four sisters, Mrs. Sam Moody, Rt. 5, Elizabethton, Mrs. Martha Taylor, Boone, N. C., Mrs. Eugene Bunton, Rochester, N. Y., and Mrs. Fred McGuire, Reece, N. C.; three nieces and six nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. W. W. Ward officiating. Burial was in the Dugger cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Ernest Holloway, France Holloway, Rex Gregg, Vaughn Wagner, Bud Potter, and Claude Gregg.

BURTON, Rebecca

The Tomahawk,” March 11, 1964
Mrs. Rebecca Burton…
Mrs. Rebecca Burton, age 82, Route 1, Butler, died at her home on Monday morning, March 2, following an extended illness.
A native of Johnson County, she was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Scott Burton; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Moody, Route 5, Elizabethton, Mrs. Dove Burton of Rochester, N.Y., Mrs. Rose McGuire, Reese, N.C., and Mrs. Martha Taylor of the home; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held last Wednesday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m. from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Lewrence Hagman and Rev. W.W. Ward officiating. Burial was in Dugger Cemetery. Music by Hardin Brothers quartet.
Pallbearers were Francis Holloway, Lynn Dugger, Warren Dugger, Claude Gregg, David Dugger, and Ira Tester.
Tetrick in charge of arrangements.

BURTON, Scott

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CARDS OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks and deepest appreciation to our many friends, relatives and

neighbors for their kindness and expressions of sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our precious father, Scott Burton.

The beautiful flowers, abundance of delicious food, words of condolence, cards and visits were all a great comfort to us.

A special thanks to the church choir, the ministers, Rev. Kermit Combs, Rev. W. W. Ward and The Tetrick Funeral Home. May God bless each and every one of you.

The family of Scott Burton.
[JAKS Note: I did not find an obituary for Scott Burton.]

BURTON, Sam

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 15, 1969
DEATHS
Sam Burton, 78, Rt. 2, Butler, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital Friday evening. He had been ill since Wednesday.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the Elk River Baptist Church.

Mr. Burton is survived by four daughters, Mrs. D. F. Voncannon, Rt. 6, Johnson City, Mrs. Percy Campbell, Rt. 2, Butler, Mrs. Maude Stansberry, Rt. 4, Elizabethton, and Mrs. O, K. Shell, Rt. 5, Elizabethton; one son, Dennis of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Avery Harmon and Mrs. Thomas Campbell, both of Rt. 1, Elizabethton; one brother, Spencer, Flint, Mich.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, 2:00 p.m. from the Buntontown Baptist Church with the Rev. Russell Potter and the Rev. Richard Jons[sic] officiating. Burial was in the Buntontown Cemetery. Music was under the direction of the church choir.

Pallbearers were Jim Campbell, Don Cvampbell[sic]; Ferd Rainbolt, Tommy Conway, Dean Voncannon, and Clay Potter.

Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton was in charge.

BUSH, Alger E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 11, 1959
BUSH BROS. FOUNDER DIES
Alger E. Bush, vice president and one of the founders of the Bush Brothers and Company canning firm, died in a Newport hospital, November 5. He had been in poor health for some time.
He was one of the four brothers, who, with their father, the late A. J. Bush, established the Bush firm many years ago.
The Bush Cannine Company has been one of the prime outlets for the Johnson county bean crop ever since there has been a market here. The late Dick Wagner was buyer for the company until his death last summer. Jake Fritts is the Bush market representative in the Tri-State area presently.
Funeral services were at the Methodist church in Chestnut Hill, November 6.

BUSH, Fred

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 11, 1959
FRED BUSH DIES
Fred Bush, second of the founders of Bush Brothers canning firm to die in less than a week, expired suddenly at 7:00 p.m. at his home in Chestnut Hill, on November 10.
Mr. Bush, president of the firm was a brother of Alger E. Bush, vice-president of the firm who died November 5.
The two with their father, the late A. J. Bush, and two other brothers established the firm at Dandridge

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many years ago.
Mr. Bush is survived by his wife, one son, Jack Bush; two brothers, Burnett Bush of Chestnut Hill and Claude Bush of Blythville, Ark.; and two sisters, Mrs. Shell Clevenger and Mrs. C. J. Ethier, both of Chestnut Hill.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

BUTLER, Clyde

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 29, 1931
CLYDE BUTLER, 24, SLAYS SELF
YOUTH SHOOTS SELF AT GIRL FRIEND’S HOME
Think He Brooded Over Death of Dorothy Leonard
Brooding over the death of a girl and being accused of her murder is given by officers as the cause of Clyde Butler, 24, of taking his own life last night at 11:30 o’clock here.

Dorothy Leonard, late of Blevins, was found dead in the Doe River about four months ago. Investigations were made by the county coroner, and Clyde Butler was questioned as being a member of a party in which the Leonard girl had been with earlier in the day that she was last seen alive and also one of the last persons seen with her. He was released after the questioning.

Last night Butler placed a bullet through his brain after saying “everybody is accusing me of killing Dorothy, but I swear on my dying word I did not do it.”
This statement was made to Miss Vica Simerley last night at her home on Oak Street and the state-line road. Butler was standing on the porch with her when he made the statement. He then walked to his car at the side of the house and shot himself though the right temple with a .32 automatic pistol. He died within an hour, according to the statements of Miss Simerley, and a brother of the dead youth, Claude, who was in the car at the time.

“He had been threatening to kill himself for weeks,” declared the Simerley girl “and I have been trying to keep him from doing it. He came to see me yesterday morning and said he was going to Johnson City, get his burial clothes, and come back to end it all.”
“When he and Claude returned last night, I walked out to the car and he said again he was going to kill himself. We talked to him and pleaded with him not to do it. Clyde later asked me to walk back to the porch with him, because he wanted to talk to me along.”

“We went back and he said, ‘When I say goodbye tonight it will be for the last time.’ He asked me to put my arms around him as he wanted to die in my arms.”
Miss Simerley then said Butler walked back to the car and shot himself. His body was partly out of the car at the time, and he never spoke after the shot was fired. He declared just before leaving the girl that he was tired of living and last night was the one time he would not listed to her pleas.

Claude Butler stated his brother did not even speak to him when he returned to the car, but pulled the gun out of his pocket and fired the fatal shot.
“He had gotten partly in the seat with me, and I said, ‘Clyde don’t do that.’ He never replied but leaned his head to one side so the bullet would not hit me,” explained Claude.

The shooting was investigated by Patrolmen Gus Crumley and Night Chief Evans Collins, and the body then sent to the Hathaway Funeral Home where it is being prepared for burial. A second investigation was made this morning by Chief of Police Alex Treadway and Deputy Sheriff Stout during which the connection of the shooting with the Leonard case was uncovered.

The Leonard girl had been missing four days when the body was found in the Doe River at Blevins. Indications of the affair led county officers to investigate, but the exact cause of her death was never learned, although she is believed to have been murdered.
Butler was learned to have been one of the last persons seen with the girl. He was questioned by the coroner and Attorney-General Ben Allen, but was not charged with the girl’s death. Close acquaintances to

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Butler declare that he brooded over the matter since, and imagined that everyone believed he killed the girl until he became crazed with the desire to take his life.
Butler was an employee of the Glanzstoff plant and a native of this section. He is survived by his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Butler, and one brother, Claude. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Hopson, five miles above Hampton.

BUTLER, E. E. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 2, 1941 MRS. E. E. BUTLER

MOUNTAIN CITY, Sept. 2 – Last rites for Mrs. E. E. Butler, widow of the late Senator E. E. Butler, who died at her home Sunday, will be conducted this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the home. Rev. O. V. Elkins will officiate. Burial will be made in Mountain View cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Foster Brown, of New Orleans; and Roderick R. Butler, of this city; two grandchildren, Edward and Betty Brown, New Orleans; one sister, Mrs. J. E. Martin, Bluefield, West Virginia; a brother, Q. F. Baker, Jefferson, N. C.

BUTLER, E. E. (Sen.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 15, 1930
Sen. Butler’s Funeral Held – Death is Shock to Johnson, Carter Counties
Mountain City – Funeral services for Senator E. E. Butler, 66, who died from a heart attack, Saturday afternoon, were held at 2 o’clock at the residence here with the Reverend G. T. Bird of the Methodist Episcopal Church in charge. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Mr. Butler was state senator from the First Tennessee district for a number of terms, and prior to that time served in the state legislature representing Johnson and Carter counties for many years. He was a civic as well as political leader of Johnson County. At the time of his death he was mayor of Mountain City and president of the Merchants and Traders bank. Senator Butler’s sudden death occurring at 7 o’clock Saturday evening came as a shock to the entire population of Johnson and Carter counties and hundreds of friends throughout the state. He was a staunch republican and was recognized as one of the outstanding party leaders in the state.
Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Ella Baker of Jefferson, N.C. and two children: Roderick Butler of Mountain City and Mrs. Foster C. Brown of Knoxville. In addition one brother, Samuel Butler of Mountain City, and one sister, Mrs. W. R. Keys of Chattanooga, surviving.
Active pall bearers: James T. Greever, R. J. Howard, J. L. Grayson, R. W. Sutherland, R. W. Smythe, W. B. Mound, J. C. Rambo and Park Jones.

BUTLER, Ellen

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 15, 1938 MRS. ELLEN BUTLER

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Butler, who died at her home at Valley Forge Wednesday afternoon, will be conducted from the Valley Forge Baptist church this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. The Rev. John Hall will officiate.

The pallbearers will be the grandsons.

Mrs. Butler is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Usary of Milligan college, Mrs. Dave Roberts, Valley Forge; three sons, George Butler, Valley Forge, John Butler, of Utah, Bert Butler, of California. She is survived by 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

BUTLER, Gertrude Hawkins

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Mrs. Gertrude Hawkins Butler, 84, Church Street, Mountain City, died Friday, 1:00 a.m., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Lowe, after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, widow of Robert Gwynn Butler, and daughter of the late Landon and Emma Keys Hawkins. She was a member of the First Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Landon Gaines Butler, Mountain City and Dr. Robert Gwynn Butler, Childress, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Lowe, Mountain City. Six grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, 2:00 p.m. from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Caraway and Lewis Savage, minter[sic], officiating.

Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery.
Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the First Methodist Church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BUTLER, J. W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 2, 1943 J. W. BUTLER

Mrs. J. H. Efler received a message Tuesday evening of the death of her brother, J. W. Butler in Aberdeen, Washington.

Mr. Butler had been ill for sometime, however, his death was very sudden. Burial will take place in Aberdeen Saturday. Because of the great distance, none of the family here will be able to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Gr__, Nancy and Bud Grissom of ___ville, Mrs. L. D. Butler, and __ G. Butler of Greeneville, Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Carden, Rev. __ Carden and Miss Betty Butler, Kingsport returned to their ___ this morning after spending ____ days here with relatives after having received word of the death of J. W. Butler.
[JAKS Note: Some of the words in this obituary were covered when filming.]

BUTLER, James C. (Dr.)

Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 16, 1944
Dr. J. C. Butler, Hutchinson, Kansas, former resident of this community, died at his home in

Hutchinson, last Tuesday at 4:25 a.m. Dr. Butler had been ill for some time.

BUTLER, James C. (Dr.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 7, 1944 DR. JAMES BUTLER DIES IN KANSAS

Dr. James C. Butler, 73, died in his home, 212 West 19th St. (Hutchinson, Ks) at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday. He suffered a nervous breakdown four years ago and had been in ill health since.

Born in Mountain City, Tenn., Dr. Butler graduated from the medical school at the University of Tennessee and later studied at St. Johns University and Chicago Polyclinic. He practiced several years in Mountain City and then for five years was chief surgeon in a veteran’s hospital at Johnson City, Tenn. He resigned there to come to Stafford to join his brother, Dr. W. L. Butler and they operated a hospital there together 10 years.

During World War I, Dr. Butler served a year as captain and surgeon at Ft. Riley and at the close of the war he returned to Tennessee, practicing in Knoxville for several years, then returned to Kansas, locating in Hutchinson, and practiced here for 20 years. He was a member of the Methodist church and of the Masonic Lodge and the Shrine.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Agnes Butler of the home, five daughters, Mrs. T. A. Fry of Massies Mill, Va., Mrs. James Charles of Wichita, Mrs. Carl Bogue of Laramie, Wyo., Mrs. Lester Reiter of Abbyville, and Mrs. E. J. Whalen, Jr. of Hutchinson; two sons, L. Clyde Butler of Hutchinson and Lt. James H. Butler of Dayton, O.; two sisters, Mrs. L. E. Mock of Mountain City, Tenn. and Mrs. Charles H.

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Hulcher of Wilkesboro, N. C.; and a brother Dr. W. L. Butler of Stafford.

BUTLER, James Donnelly

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 31, 1967 James Donnelly Butler. . .

James Donnelly Butler, age 84 of Mountain City died at his home Thursday following a long illness.

A native of Johnson County, and a member of one of Eastern Tennessee’s oldest families, he was the son of the late Dr. W. R. Butler and Rebecca Grayson Butler. His grandfather was the late Roderick R. Butler who was for many years a member of the United States Congress.

Butler was a retired rural mail carrier, a member of the Roan Creek Lodge No. 679, F&AM, and a member of Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Mae Hazelwood Butler; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, and Mrs. Virginia Hawkins, both of Mountain City; two brothers, J. Herbert of Great Bend, Kan., and Chancey D. of Lynwood, Cal. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.

Services were held Sunday May 28 at 2:30 p.m. in the First Methodist Church of Mountain City. Interment was at the Lake View cemetery, Butler.

Active pallbearers were Thomas Walsh, Lewis May, John Butler, James R. Butler, T.R. Grayson Albert Michael Pat Ramsey, and W.D. Dotson.

Hon. Pallbearers are: J.D. Ashley, Dr. R.O. Glenn, Rudy Ramsey, Dr. R.O. Glenn, Rudy Ramsey, Howard Wilson, James Muse, John H. Muse, Fred Proffitt, J.D. Fritts, Gaines Butler, James P. Freeman, James P. Ramsey, J. Luke Grayson, Justin Smythe, Charles Muse, Walter Taylor and Wade Taylor.

BUTLER, James Donnelly

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 7, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

My thanks go out to the many dear friends and neighbors who manifested their concern and sympathy in so many ways during the illness and death of my husband.

I want to acknowledge the kindness expressed through the beautiful flowers, delicious food and material assistance which have all been a great comfort! Also many thanks to Bro. Brown and Bro. Caraway and the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home for all their kindness.

Mrs. Donnelly Butler and Family

BUTLER, James Rodrick

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 1, 1946 DR. JAS. R. BUTLER RITES HELD

Dr. James Rodrick Butler, 57, died at his home at 4:35 p.m., last Saturday, Sept. 28, after a long illness.

The son of the late S. D. G. and Lelia Kiser Butler, he is survived by his wife, Pearl McChesney Butler; two sons, James R. Butler, Jr., and John L. Butler; one daughter, Katherine, all of Mountain City; three brothers, Gwyn and Walter Butler, of Mountain City; John E. Butler, Hermiston, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Murphy, Mountain City; Mrs. Julia Alice Toney, Dayton Beach, Fla.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Dr. Butler had been for 35 years a leading physician of Johnson County. He was the third “Dr. Jim” Butler of Johnson County, making a Dr. Jim Butler in the county for the past 85 consecutive years.

He was educated at Tennessee Wesleyan, Vanderbilt, and at the University of Tennessee and served his internship in Memphis. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and was a Royal Arch Mason.

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Dr. Butler was mayor of Mountain City, county physician, a member of the Southern Medical Association, a member and vice president of the Sullivan-Johnson County Medical Association, chairman of the Republican county executive committee, and the Republican member of the county election commission until ill health forced him to resign some months ago.

Funeral services, originally scheduled for Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Johnson County High School Auditorium, in charge of Rev. A. E. Browne, Rev. M. B. Miller and Rev. W. B. Robbins, local ministers.

The body of Dr. Butler laid in state in the high school auditorium for two hours preceding the services, with Mrs. Paul Everett playing favorite selections on the piano.

BUTLER, Keys

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 11, 1940
MOUNTAIN CITY MAN DIEDS IN OREGON
MOUNTAIN CITY, Dec. 10 – A message was received here this week announcing the death of Keys Butler, 48, and a native of this city, near his home at Surface Creek, Oregon.
Mr. Butler was fatally injured in an automobile accident. He had resided in Oregon for the past several years. Burial was made in Oregon.
Surviving are his father, S. D. Butler, of Mountain City; three sisters, Mrs. E. A. Murphy, Mountain City; Mrs. Henry Necessary, Clinchport, Va.; and Mrs. Julia Alice Toney, of Florida; four brothers, Dr. James R. Butler, Gwyn Butler and Walter Butler, Mountain City, and John Butler of Oregon.

BUTLER, Louise

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 6, 1931
MRS. LOUISE BUTLER
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Butler, 87, whose death occurred Monday morning at 11:10 at the home of her son, G. S. Butler at Milligan College, were held from the home of her son Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Mrs. Maggie McCampbell was in charge of the service. Interment was made in the Simmons Cemetery.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. W. E. Keene, Elizabethton; four sons, G. S. Butler, J. K. and William Butler of Kingsport, Floyd Butler of Wyres, Mo.; three brothers, Isaac, John and Clint Epperson; seven sisters, Mesdames Eliza Dickenson, Collie Delaney, Alice Horton, Maggie Hopson, Manerva Larkins, Elizabeth Ford, and Mollie Boatright.
Mrs. J. H. Parker, H Street, is a granddaughter of Mrs. Butler.

BUTLER, Mark

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 13, 1938 MARK BUTLER

MOUNTAIN CITY, Feb. 12 – A message has been received here by relatives stating that Mark Butler, aged 46 years, a son of the late Dr. Roy Butler and Mrs. Butler of this city, had died at his home at Kiowa, Kan., on Monday.

Mr. Butler is survived by his wife and two children of Kiowa; his mother and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Rivers, of Boone, N. C., a sister, Mrs. Edward Baker of California, and another sisters, Mrs. John Brown of Washington City. Four brothers, J. Herbert Butler and Roy Butler of Kansas, Chauncy Butler of California and J. Donald Butler of Butler, also survive.

Donald Butler accompanied by his mother and sisters, Mrs. Rivers and Mrs. Brown left Tuesday for Kiowa to attend the funeral.

BUTLER, Nita Donnelly

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 18, 1970 DEATHS

Mrs. Nita Donnelly Butler, of Church Street, Mountain City, died in Los Angeles, Calif., Friday night. She was a lifelong resident of Mountain City, and was the widow of Roderick R. Butler. She was a daughter of the late W. D. and Georgia Long Donnelly. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Mountain City.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Kathleen D. Exum, Johnson City; two brothers, W. K. Donnelly, Elizabethton, and Robert A. Donnelly, Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, 2:30 p.m., from the Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Raymond Geisler, officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Johnny Butler, Edward Brown, Gene Houser, Fred Jones, Charles “Chuck” Muse, J. H. “Jack” Muse, Charles Lowe and James McFadden.

Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BUTLER, R. H. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 5, 1939 AGED MOUNTAIN CITY RESIDENT DIES AT 92

MOUNTAIN CITY – Mrs. R. H. Butler died at her home here Wednesday following illness since July. Pneumonia was the immediate cause of her death.

Mrs. Butler, who celebrated her ninetieth birthday Dec. 28, had been a resident of Mountain City for 72 years.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist Episcopal church of Mountain City Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Ledford and Rev. Brown will be in charge.

BUTLER, Roderick R.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 27, 1960 RODERICK R. BUTLER…

… 60, mountain City, died at his home Monday morning, April 25. He was a native of Johnson county, a member of the First Methodist Church, and a Mason.

He was the son of the late E. E. and Ella Butler.

Survivors include the widow, a nephew, Edward S. Brown; a niece, Mrs. Betty R. Reeves; three great-grandnephews, Foster Brown, William Brown, and Randy Reeves.

Funeral services will be held at the home one Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Raymond Geisler, and A. E. Browne officiating.

Burial will be in the Mountain View cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Butler, Jimmy Butler, Sam Butler, Gaines Butler, Gene Houser, John Murphy, Harry Donnelly, and Justin Smythe.

The family requests that flowers be omitted. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BUTLER, Robert Gwyn

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 10, 1958 ROBERT GWYN BUTLER

Robert Gwyn Butler, 73, died Thursday afternoon, Dec. 11, in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, following a short illness.

He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer, and a member of the First Methodist Church, Mountain City.

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Mr. Butler was the son of the late S.D.V. and Lelia Butler.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Gertie Hawkins Butler; two sons, L. G. Butler of Mountain City, Dr. Robert G. Butler, Jr. of Childress, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Lowe of Mountain City; five grandchildren; one brother, John Butler of Spray, Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Murphey of Mountain City and Mrs. Alice Toney of Dyatona, Fla.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hill Funeral Chapel with Rev. Raymond Geisler and Rev. A. E. Browne officiating.

Burial was in Mountainview Cemetery.
The music was in charge of J. R. Butler, Jr. and Mrs. Pearl Butler. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BUTLER, Roy M. (Judge)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 20, 1966 Roy M. Butler. . .

Word has been received here of the death of Judge Roy M. Butler, 69, Great Bend, Kansas.
Butler was a son of the late Dr. W. Roy and Rebecca Grayson Butler, and formerly of Butler, Tenn. He was a graduate of Watauga Academy, of Butler. He then studied law and moved to Great

Bend, Kansas and was serving as city judge at the time of his death.
He was the grandson of the late Roderick R. Butler who was a member of Congress for many

years. The city of Butler was named for Roderick R. Butler.
His brother, Bob Butler, served in Congress for 10 years as a representative from Oregon before

his death several years ago.
He is survived by his widow, Reba Butler; one son, Kay Butler, of the home; three brothers, J.

Donnelly Butler, Mountain City, Chauncey D. Butler and Herbert Butler, Lynwood, Calif; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown and Mrs. Virginia Hawkins, Mountain City, and Mrs. Bessie Baker, Lynwood, Calif.

Funeral services held at Great Bend, Kansas.

BUTLER, S. D. G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 23, 1942 MOUNTAIN CITY MAYOR SUCCUMBS

S. D. G. Butler, 84, mayor of Mountain City, and a Johnson county political leader for many years, died at his home at 3 p.m. yesterday after a long illness.

Mr. Butler was the son of the late Judge R. R. Butler and the late Emeline Donnelly Butler. He was born on March 30, 1858, and lived in the Mountain City area throughout his life. On August 7, 1881, he married Lelia Kiser, who died several years ago.

For the last eight or ten years he has been mayor, having succeeded his brother in the office.

He is survived by several children: Mrs. H. H. Necessary of Clinchport, Va., John E. Butler of Oregon, Mrs. Julia Alice Toney of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Mrs. E. A. Murphy, Dr. J. R. Butler, R. G. Butler, and W. D. Butler, all of Mountain City; one sister, Mrs. W. R. Keys, of Chattanooga. One son, Keyes, died in Oregon last year.

Funeral services will be held in the First Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The body will be taken to the church at one o’clock. Pastors in charge will be the Reverends Thames, A. E. Brown and Sam Edwards.

The Masonic service will be said at the grave.

BUTLER, Samuel Thomas

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 1, 1965 Sam Butler Killed In 421 Wreck

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High speed and a rain-slick spot on U.S. Highway 421 were blamed in the death of Samuel Thomas Butler, age 40, Route 2, Mountain City last Wednesday afternoon.

Highway Patrolman Thurston Gregg said Butler was killed instantly Wednesday about 2:35 p.m. after he was thrown from his panel truck, which then rolled over him.

The accident occurred about 200 feet from the North Carolina state line, Gregg said.
Butler was alone in the truck at the time.
Gregg said after Butler’s truck hit the slick spot and went out of control; it rolled over several

times down a ditch line for about 160 feet.
A witness said he ran about 100 yards to Butler after the accident and that he appeared dead then. Gregg said the truck rolled over sideways and end-over-end.
Johnson County Sheriff Kermit Reece assisted Gregg in the investigation.
Butler was a lifelong resident of Johnson County, an electrician, the Korean conflict, and a mem-

[sic] a veteran of World War II and ber[sic] of First Methodist Church of Mountain City. [NJSB Note: last sentence mixed up in obituary]

BUTLER, Samuel Thomas

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 1, 1965 Samuel Thomas Butler. . .

Samuel Thomas Butler, age 40, Rt. 2, Mountain City, was fatally injured in an automobile accident last Wednesday afternoon, August 25 at 2:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 421, Trade. Mr. Butler was a lifelong resident of Johnson County, an electrician and veteran of WW II and the Korean conflict. He was a member of First Methodist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Nell Butler, Mountain City and two daughters, Debbie and Sandra Butler, both of the home; the mothers, Mrs. Freda (Walter) Butler, Mountain City; one sister, Mrs. Emeline (Gene) Houser of Mountain City; one nephew and one niece; several cousins also survive.

Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Friday from the First Methodist Church with Rev. A.S. Clear, H.T. Mabry and Rev. A.E. Brown officiating. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery.

Pallbearers were John Butler, Gaines Butler, John Murphy, Jack Greer, Malcolm Hawkins, Fred Lee Smith, Earl Johnson, Dr. R.O. Glenn, Roy Little, Roby Howard Jr., Al Dotson and Harry Donnelly.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

BUTLER, Treston (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 31, 1950
MRS. TRESTON BUTLER
Mrs. Treston Butler, mother of Ralph U. Butler, of Hampton, died suddenly last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. H. Martin, in Washington, D. C.
She is survived by four sons, Guy and Creston of Washington, D.C., Athol of Richmond, Virginia, and Ralph of Hampton; and three daughters, Mrs. H. H. Martin of Washington, Mrs. A. L. Lane and Mrs. Charles Hamner of Esmont, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at the family residence in Esmont, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Butler will leave early Friday morning to attend the services.

BUTLER, Walter D.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 11, 1956 WALTER D. BUTLER…

… 60, died at his home in Mountain City Monday evening, Aug. 13.
He was a veteran of World War I and an active member of Post 61, American Legion.

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Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Freddie McQueen Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Emeline Houser of Mountain City; one son, Sam T. Butler of Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Murphey of Mountain City, and Mrs. Julia Alice Toney of Daytona Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Gwinn Butler of Mountain City and John Butler of Spray, Ore.; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Ernest Cushman, rev. A. E. Browne and Rev. E. W. Pelleaux officiating. Pallbearers were the members of the Men’s Bible Class and flower bearers were members of the Wesleyan Guild and the WSCS.

Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

BYERS, Arthur Pless

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 8, 1937
HIGHWAY DEATH TERMED ACCIDENT
AGED WPA WORKER KILLED; HIT BY TAXI ON BRISTOL HIGHWAY
Carl Vance, Driver, Held Blameless For A. P. Byer’s Death. Says Man Walked In Front Of Car

Investigating officers today described the death of Arthur Pless Byers, 69, who was killed instantly when struck by a taxi yesterday afternoon on the Bristol highway, as an unavoidable accident and exempted Carl Vance, local driver, from blame for the aged WPA worker’s death.
Vance, in his statement to officers, said that Byers walked across the road in front of the machine, seemingly dead to the warning from the taxi’s horn. Vance at the time was on his way to the Elkanah school to pick up teachers of the school and bring them back to Elizabethton. He stated he was driving about 40 miles an hour at the time.
Byers, who was on his way to his home near Keenburg after walking to Elizabethton for his WPA check, sustained a fractured skull, broken left leg and numerous other injuries and bruises.
Vance’s statement to officers:
“Byers was walking up the highway on the left side. I was going the same direction. Byers started across the road to the right hand side. I blew my horn and put on the brakes but struck him with the left side of the car, knocking him away. He was knocked off the concrete, falling away from the car. I stopped within a short distance and asked Mrs. George Dugger (in front of whose home the accident occurred) to telephone for an ambulance and the sheriff. “Deputies Harlan Oakes, Paul Heaton and Clark Pierce made the investigation.
Funeral services for Byers, who is survived by the widow and six children, was to have been held this afternoon at three o’clock from the Lyons Cemetery in the Keenburg section, with the Reverend James Arnett officiating.
Three daughters, Mrs. Philip Watson, Elk Park, N. C.; Mrs. James Dice and Mrs. W. H. Lyons, Elizabethton, are the surviving daughters; Orvil of Hampton and Smith and Sidney of Elizabethton, the three sons.

BYERS, Bonnie Lue

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 9, 1949
BYERS INFANTBYERS INFANT
Funeral services for Bonnie Lue Byers, one-month-old, were held this morning at 10 o’clock at the Lyons Cemetery. She died Sunday morning.
Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Byers, of Route 3; four sisters, Nola, Irene, Betty and Nazel, of the home; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Brownlow Sheets, of route 3.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

BYERS, Calvin J.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 28, 1941 CALVIN J. BYERS

Funeral services for Calvin J. Byers, 68, well known Johnson county resident, who died at his home in Butler Thursday morning at 7:00 o’clock after a long illness, were held from the Butler Baptist church this afternoon at 2:00. Rev. James Gregg will officiate. Burial was made in the Rainbolt cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Gilbert Byers; four sons, Garfield, Clyde, Paul and Jack Byers, all of Butler; five daughters, Misses Bonnie and Myrtle, Mrs. Mabel Peters, Butler, Mrs. Minnie Lee Daughtery, and Mrs. Ola May Trivett, Johnson City; one brother, Lon Byers, Mountain City; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Lewis, Elizabethton, Mrs. Bettie Frazier, Dante, Va., and Mrs. Susie Crowder, Butler.

BYERS, Clay (Lt.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 10, 1944
CARTER CO. SOLDIER KILLED IN EUROPE
Lt. Clay Byers, son of Theodore R. Byers, Route 2, Elizabethton, is on the list of United States soldiers killed in action in the European area, released by the War Department today. The listing gave no details.

BYERS, Gladys Marie

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, August 16, 1941 GLADYS MARIE BYERS

Gladys Marie Byers, 6-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Byers, died at the family residence last night at 8:00 o’clock.

Funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon at 3:00 o’clock. Rev. Nat Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in the Lyons cemetery.

Surviving are her parents; three sisters, Nola, Irene, and Betty Jene Byers.

BYERS, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 22, 1945 INFANT BYERS

Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Byers who died Sunday at 6 p.m., were conducted from the Lyons cemetery. The Rev. Charlie Scalf was in charge of services.

Survivors are the parents; four sisters, Nola, Irene, Betty Jean and Barbara Lois; maternal grandfather, Brown Sheets; maternal grandmother, Mrs. John B. Lyons, all of route 3, Elizabethton.

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BYERS, Leola
“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 1, 1935
LEOLA BYERS
Leola Byers, five, small daughter of Mrs. Julia Byers, Kingsburg, died at the home of her mother this morning at three o’clock after a short illness.
Surviving are the mother and one sister, Lizzie.
Private funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will be made in the Lyons’ Cemetery.

BYERS, Susan Baird

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 14, 1948
SUSAN BAIRD BYERS
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. for Mrs. Susan Baird Byers.

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Survivors are her husband, Harrison Byers of Washington College; mother, Mrs. Martha E. Baird of Kingsport; three sons, Theodore Byers of Elizabethton, Robert Byers of Washington College, Frank Byers of Selford; and five daughters, Mrs. Dorcas Nave of Elizabethton; Mrs. Anna Cornett and Mrs. Louise Brown of Owigo, N.Y. and Mrs. Sarah Crance of Endicott, N.Y.; three brothers, Henry Baird of Johnson City, James Baird of Watauga and Sherman Baird of Glousten, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Wallace of Matney, N.C. and Mrs. Belva Church of Kingsport, 34 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

BYRD, Billy Bruce

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 1, 1943 BILLY BRUCE BYRD

Billy Bruce Byrd, two-months old son of Mrs. and Mrs. Ge___ Byrd, died at one o’clock Thursday afternoon, September 30.

He is survived by his parents; four brothers, Pfc. Dallas C. Byrd, North Africa; Cpl. Willard Byrd Camp Adair, Oregon; S. 2 Jack Byrd of Ypsilanti, Michigan; Jesse, at home; five sisters, Mrs. Lee Gardner, Roan Mountain, Mildred, Eileen, Anna and S____ Byrd, all of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be held at the home at Valley Forge Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. K. W. Baldwin officiating. Burial will be made in Ewa__ North Carolina.

The North Funeral Home is in charge.
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BYRD, R. V. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 21, 1937 MRS. R. V. BYRD

Mrs. R. V. Byrd, age 60, died at her home on Simerly Creek, Tuesday afternoon at six o’clock. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10:30 with the Rev. Harry Leonard, Rev. Howell in charge, at the Freewill Baptist Church at Unicoi. Interment will be in the Peterson Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband; two sons, A. B. Byrd and W. R. Byrd; five grandchildren, Trula Byrd of Johnson City, Zora Wilson of Dante, Va., Ray Byrd, Ted Byrd, Dewitt Byrd of Dante, Va.; and one great-grandson, Eddie Wilson of Dante, Va.

BYRD, Thelma Pauline

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, September 29, 1945 Mrs. Thelma P. Byrd Dies At Her Home

Mrs. Thelma Pauline Byrd, 49, died last night at 7 o’clock at her home after an illness of several weeks.

Mrs. Byrd was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors are her husband, John L. Byrd; one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Bowers; four sons, Pfc. George A. Byrd, U. S. Army Air Corp, S 1-c John M. Byrd, in Pacific theater, James H. Byrd, Memphis, and Frank Byrd of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Hambric, Mrs. Bill Matheson of Elizabethton, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the Southside Baptist Church with the Rev. James A. Clark and the Rev. Raymond Geisler in charge.

Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

The body will be taken to the home of Mrs. Boyd Glover on 112 Main Street, Saturday afternoon. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

BYRON, Thomas Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 12, 1945, page 1 345

Thomas H. Byron Passes After Long Illness
Thomas Henry Byron, 43, died at his home on “D” street Saturday evening following a long

illness.
Mr. Byron is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mary Louise, of Elizabethton; his mother, Mrs.

Thomas P. Byron, three sisters, Mrs. Angus B. Devore, Mrs. Lee Cissna, Mrs. James Miller, all of Washington, D. C.

Before coming to Elizabethton, Mr. Byron was patent examiner in the United States Patent Office in Washington.

Mr. Byron organized and headed the patent department of the American Bemberg and North American Rayon Corporations, until retiring recently because of illness.

BYRON, Thomas Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 12, 1945 Death Notice

THOMAS HENRY BYRON, age 43, beloved husband of Virginia Louise Byron passed away Saturday evening, March 10th.

Mr. Byron received his B. S. and M. S. from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C., his law degree from Georgetown University Law School, Washington, D. C. Before coming to Elizabethton, was patent examiner in U. S. Patent Office, Washington, D. C. He organized and headed the Patent Department of American Bemberg and North American Rayon Corporation, until recently retired due to illness.

Mr. Byron was an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club.

Rosary services will be held from the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Monday evening at 7:30.

Requiem High Mass will be said at St. Mary’s Church in Johnson City at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Survivors are his wife, 1 daughter, Mary Louise, Elizabethton; Mother, Mrs. Thomas P. Byron,

Washington, D. C.; three sisters, Mrs. Angus B. De Vore, Mrs. Lee Cissna, Mrs. James Miller, all of Washington, D. C.

Active pallbearers: Thomas J. King, A. M. Ayers, Ben Allen, Dr. Martin Wadewitz, Clyde Whisnant, Campbell Correlli.

The body will remain in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the services.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

BYRON, Thomas P. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, September 22, 1945 Mrs. Thomas P. Byron Dies In Washington

Friends and relatives here have been notified of the death last night of Mrs. Thomas P. Bryron, mother of the late Thomas H. Byron of this city. Mrs. Byron died at her home in Washington, D. C. She had been ill only a short time.

CABLE, Dayton C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 14, 1945 Funeral Sunday For Dayton C. Cable

Funeral services for Dayton C. Cable who died in a Knoxville hospital Saturday, December 8, will be conducted Sunday morning at 10:00 o’clock from the Presbyterian Church at Tiger Creek with the Rev. Clapp officiating.

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The body will be returned to the home of Mrs. General Franklin on Tiger Creek, Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Hattie Cable, three sons, J. B. Cable, U. S. N. Stationed at San Diego, Calif., Kenneth and Jack of Roan Mountain, one daughter, Margaret, Roan Mountain; father, Joe B. Cable, Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Stinette, Hampton, Mrs. General Franklin, Augusta, Ga.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CABLE, Dewey

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 10, 1968
Dewey Cable, age 68, of Route 3, Mountain City, Elizabethton Highway, died Thursday 1:45 P.M.,

in the Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., after a lengthy illness. Mr. Cable was a native of Johnson County, the son of the late William and Ellie Anderson Cable. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Josie Cable, Mountain City; four sons, Raymond Cable, Albert Cable, Johnson City; Richard Cable, Butler; and Frank Cable Blountville. Seven sisters, Mrs. Benn Potter, Indiana; Mrs. Nettie Mains, Butler; Mrs. T.S. Triplett, Johnson City; Mrs. Woodrow Ward, Elizabethton; Mrs. Annie Conway, Elizabethton; Mrs. Cordie[sic] Potter, Banner Elk, N.C. and Mrs. Dee Tester, Butler.

Three grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, 2:00 P.M., from the Little Doe Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tom Biggers and Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating. Burial was in the Cable Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Lloyd Ward, Cleo Garland, Henry Stamper, Chalmas Laws, Haywood Forrester and James Norris.

Flower-bearers(sic) were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CABLE, Dewey

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 24, 1968 Thanks

We wish to express our deep appreciation and thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our time of sorrow at the death of our dear father, Dewey Cable.

The beautiful flowers, the food and the many acts of kindness will always be remembered. Words can never express what all of you have meant to us in this time of our bereavement. The family of Dewey Cable.

CABLE, Dewey C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 7, 1935
DEWEY C. CABLE DIES AT CARTER; FUNERAL SUNDAY
Dewey Cliford Cable, aged 18, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cable, near Carter, Tenn., Saturday morning at 11 o’clock after a short illness. He was an employee of the North American Rayon Corporation.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cable; four sisters, Anna Mae, Dove, Iona, and Marie. Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church at Carter Sunday at one p.m.
Interment will be in the Elk Mills Cemetery near Butler, Tenn.
Active pallbearers: Walter Grindstaff, Stacey Hardin, Arthur Colbough, Haskell Garland, Hannival Hardin and Nora Taylor.
Flower bearers: Nellie Grindstaff, Edith Grindstaff, Jennie Bell Forbes, Lee Campbell, Helen Grindstaff, Mrs. Chelsie Grindstaff, Vernie Garland, Ennie Stockton, Mrs. Ellen Hardin, and Mrs. Jennie Grindstaff. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home will be in charge.

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CABLE, E. M. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 4, 1944
MRS. E. M. CABLE
Mrs. E. M. Cable, died at her home Route No. 2, Hampton Thursday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock after an illness of 11 months.
Mrs. Cable, native of North Carolina, was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church.
Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Mary Ornderg, Sedro Wolly, Wash., Mrs. Nina Range, Mackaville, West Va., Mrs. Annie Heaton, Erwin, Tenn., Mrs. Daily Banner, Shell Creek, Mrs. Ida Heaton, Shell Creek, Mrs. May Miller, Quinwood, West Va.; five sons, Daniel Cable, Springfield, Oregon, Frank Cable, Pendelton, Oregon, Garfield Cable, Quinwood, West Va., Gurney Cable, Marfrance, West Va., Walter Cable, Hampton, Tenn.; two brothers, W. M. Barnett, Erwin, Smith Barnett, Unicoi; a large number of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday morning at 10:00 o’clock from the Fish Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Souder in charge.
Burial will be made in Walnut Mountain Cemetery.
Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the service.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CABLE, Gertrude

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 8, 1941 MISS GERTRUDE CABLE

Miss Gertrude Cable, age 36, died at her home, Butler, Tenn., RFD 3, (Fish Springs) Friday night at 10:30 o’clock after a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from Campbell’s Chapel church at Fish Springs, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Joe Owens officiating. Interment will be in the White Cemetery.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Julia Cable; two sisters, Mrs. Nelson Angle, of Elizabethton, and Miss Lillian Cable, of Fish Springs; two brothers, Carrier Cable, John Ber, W. Va.; Carmon Cable, of Fish Springs.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from the friends at the funeral. The body will remain at North Funeral Home until time for the funeral.

CABLE, Ida Jane Dugger

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 25, 1967 Mrs. Ida Jane D. Cable. . .

Mrs. Ida Jane Dugger Cable, age 90, Route 2, Butler, died in the Crater[sic] County Memorial Hospital, Elizabethton (Saturday) after an extended illness.

Mrs. Cable was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson County and a member of the Meadow View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerd Cable, in 1961.

Survivors include two daughters, Marie Cable, Knoxville, and Mrs. Margie Bunton, Flint, Mich.; two sons, Howard and Odie, both of the home; two sisters, Susie Dugger, Elizabethton and Mrs. Ada Grogan, Portland, Ore.; one brother, Bob Dugger, Route 6, Johnson City; 10 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. Alvin Hicks officiating. Interment was in Crosswhite Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Raymond Campbell, David Dugger, Delmas Bunton, Tommy Conway, 348

Howard Cable, and Frank Cable.
Hardin Brothers Quartet in charge of music. Appalachian Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CABLE, James Ralph

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 9, 1944
JAMES RALPH CABLE
James Ralph Cable, age two months, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Cable of Butler, route 2, died at the St. Elizabeth Hospital this morning at seven o’clock after a week’s illness.
Surviving him besides his parents, are one brother, Carl Allen Guy; maternal[sic] grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Cable, all of route 2, Butler.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Pine Grove Christian Church with the Rev. Carl Smith in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.
[NJSB Note: surviving grandparents is missing part of the information; should probably read: “maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carly Guy and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Cable, all of route 2, Butler….”]

CABLE, Larry

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 15, 1950
LARRY CABLE
Larry Cable, age 3, died in a Johnson City hospital Saturday evening after a short illness.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Cable, Doeville; four brothers, Raymond, Albert, Richard and Frank Cable, Doeville.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Sugar Grove Church Monday at 11 a.m.
Burial will be made in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CABLE, Margaret Stephens

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 3, 1941 MRS. MARGARET CABLE

Mrs. Margaret Stephens Cable, 69, died in a local hospital this morning at 4:00, after an illness of several months. The deceased was a native of Tennessee and a member of the Wesley Methodist Church.

Survivors are her husband, J. S. Cable; two sons, Arthur Cable, Augusta, Ga., Dayton Cable, Roan Mountain; two daughters, Mrs. G. A. Franklin, Roan Mountain, Mrs. J. L. Stinette, Hampton; ten grandchildren; four brothers, George Stephens, Hampton, Brownlow Stephens, Unicoi, Eddie Stephens, Ohio, Willie Stephens, Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Josie Davis, Unicoi, Mrs. Harriet Stephens, Hampton.

The body will lie in state in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until 9:00 o’clock Wednesday morning, then it will be removed to the home at Hampton.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10:30 o’clock from the Baptist Church at Hampton, with the Rev. U. W. Malcolm and Rev. Jimmie Gregg officiating. Burial will be made in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Dana Stephens, Roy Ray, Ike Roberts, Kenneth Jack, Bill Cates, Conley Williams, Guy Wilcox, Harlan Horton.

Flower bearers will be the members of Mrs. Stinette’s Sunday School Class.

CABLE, Thomas W.

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CAPT. THOMAS W. CABLE
Capt. Thomas W. Cable, 74, Butler, died Sept. 18, at VA Hospital, Mountain Home, after an

extended illness.
Capt. Cable served in the army from 1906 to 1919. He was a member of the Johnson County

American Legion Post 61. He was the veteran’s service officer for Johnson County a number of years, and was awarded a trophy for his outstanding service in the state of Tennessee.

He was a member of Butler Baptist Church, the board of deacons, and was church clerk for a number of years. He was moderator for the Watauga Association of Baptists from 1945 to 1948, and 1951- 52. He served as secretary of the Cobbs Creek Butler Land Corp., and was a member of the Cobbs Creek Butler Planning Commission.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Sally Reece Cable; one son, Thomas Cable, Jr., of Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Lida Cable Barnes of Dover, N. H., and Mrs. Ann Cable Johnson of Chuckey; three sisters, Mrs. Delia Cable of Ballsville, Va., Mrs. Susie Pierce of Polo, Ill., and Mrs. Lou Boyd of Washington, D. C.; two brothers, Dan Cable of Cartersville, Va., and Isaac Cable of Butler, and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Butler Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Wood, Rev. R. F. Fowler and Dr. W. R. Rigell officiating.

Full military honors were accorded at the graveside by the American Legion. Burial was in Butler Memorial Cemetery.

CABLE, Wiley (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 3, 1941 MRS. WILEY CABLE DIES AFTER ILLNESS

Mrs. Wiley Cable, 26, died in a local hospital Sunday afternoon at 1:45, after a brief illness.
The deceased was a member of the Lower Elk Missionary Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, four children: Wiley, 7; Jessie, 5; Joe, 4; Jack, 18 months; parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Tom Campbell; five sisters, Maggie Campbell, Mrs. Will Lewis, Mrs. D. Lewis, Mrs. Dan Taylor, Mrs. Hobe Richardson; two brothers, Willie Campbell, Johnson City; John D. Campbell, Carter.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Lower Elk Baptist church, Rev. Dayton Jones and Rev. Joe Potter officiating. Burial will be made in the Lower Elk Cemetery.

The body will remain at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the funeral Tuesday.

Pall bearers: Dewey Dugger, Hank Miller, Donald Finney, Arley Grynder, Arthur Dugger, Walter Greer.

Flower bearers: Misses Edell Miller, Ina Hicks, Bonnie Finney, Edith Main, Mrs. Deila Miller and Ruby Trivett.

CABLE, William Lee

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 29, 1965 William Lee Cable. . .

William Lee Cable, age 98 of Sugar Grove, N.C. died Saturday morning at his home (Sept. 19). He was born in Watauga County, N.C.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sena Johnson Cable; six sons, James Cable, Ranchester, Wyo., Hal Cable, Lenoir, N.C., Dwight, Spencer, and Frank Cable, all of Sugar Grove, N.C.; four daughters, Mrs. Dosha Wilson, Shouns, Mrs. Lena Edmisten, Beach(sic) Creek, N.C., Mrs. Hazel Farthing, Vilas, N.C. and Mrs. Grace Johnson of Gillette, Wyo.; 26 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchrildren[sic]and 12 great-great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from Antioch Baptist Church, Sugar Grove. Officiating were Rev. Carl Wilson, and Rev. E.J. Farthing. Burial was in Cable-Matheson cemetery.

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CABLE, William M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, May 27, 1944
WILLIAM M. CABLE
William M. Cable, 58 years old, of route 2, Butler, passed away Friday at his home after a four months’ illness.
Mr. Cable was a lifetime resident of Carter County and was a member of the Elk Mills Christian Church. Surviving him, besides his wife, Caroline, are seven sons, John of Shell Creek; Jadie of Butler, route 2; Conley of Valley Forge; Wheeler of Hampton; Chauncy of Butler; Millard of Butler; and Private Hardie Cable, with the armed forces in Italy; three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Odom of Shell Creek; Mrs. Mac Morgan and Mrs. George Mann of Hampton; one brother, McKinley Cable of Butler, route 2; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Hartley and Mrs. Kathryn Mills, both of route 2, Butler; and 29 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at the home with the Rev. Johnny Hall and the Rev. Dana Miller in charge. Burial will be in the family cemetery. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CAGLE, Sarah

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 4, 1932 MRS. SARAH CAGLE

Mrs. Sarah Cable, aged 74, died at the home of her son, Robert Cagle, near Bluff City, Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock. She had been sick about three months.

Survivors are four sons: Bill, John, James and Robert; three daughters: Mrs. Mattie Hutchins, Mrs. Amanda Nichols and Mrs. Ella Carr.

Funeral services will be held from the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The Rev. Jones will officiate.
Interment will be in the Petty Cemetery.

CALDWELL, Charles Vic (Jr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, October 16, 1949
CHARLES VIC CALDWELL, JR.
Infant Charles Victor Caldwell, Jr., died in Johnson City Hospital Friday morning.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Caldwell, 48-1/2 Arlene Street, Johnson City, four sisters and two brothers, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Rhoda Caldwell of Carderview.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Carderview Memorial Cemetery. Burial will be made in Carderview Memorial Cemetery.
The body will remain in the chapel of Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the funeral.

CALDWELL, Charles V. Jr.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 20, 1949 DEATHS.

Charles V. Caldwell, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Victor Caldwell of 48-1/2 Arlent Street, Johnson City, died in a Johnson City hospital last Friday morning.

Survivors are the parents; four sisters and two brothers; and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Rhoda Caldwell of Carderview.

The funeral was at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Carderview Cemetery.

CALDWELL, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 5, 1950 MR. JOHN CALDWELL

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Mr. John Caldwell, aged 67, died at his home in Roan Mountain Thursday morning.
Mr. Caldwell was a member of the Roan Mountain Methodist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mollie Caldwell, Roan Mountain; four sons, Earnest Caldwell, North Wilkesboro, N. C., Vint Caldwell, San Antonio, Texas, Warren Caldwell, and Conway Caldwell of Roan Mountain; four daughters, Mrs. Jessie Taylor, Clinchco, Va., Mrs. Earl Honeycutt, Roan Mountain, Mrs. Hubert Mackley, Hampton, Mrs. Richard Hayes, Mobile Ala.; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Cain Bowling and Mrs. Wilson Freeman of Roan Mountain.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Roan Mountain Methodist Church with the Rev. John Watson officiating.
Burial will be made in the Moreland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers: Fred Upton, Clifford Waycaster, Bill Lyons, Tarzon Cook, Charlie Holden, and W. O. Hampton.
Flower bearers will be ladies of the Methodist Church of Roan Mountain.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until Saturday morning, when it will be removed to the home at Roan Mountain.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CALDWELL, Robert E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, October 17, 1942 ROBERT E. CALDWELL

Robert Edwin Caldwell, age 64, died at his home, Butler, Tenn., Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. after an illness of several years. He was a native of Johnson county—the son of the late Archibald Campbell and Edna Lusk.

Survivors are his wife, Rhoda Caldwell, four sons: Walter E., Hugh, Arthur, Dick, Butler, Tenn., one daughter, Edna J. Stout, Butler; two brothers, David Caldwell, Arthur Caldwell, Knoxville; three step sons, Thomas Caldwell, Theodore Caldwell, Elizabethton, Ford Caldwell, Bristol, Tenn.; one step daughter, Virginia Fontaine, Johnson City, and 12 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the home at Butler with the Rev. James Gregg and Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating. Burial will be made in Cobbs Creek Cemetery. The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home at Butler Saturday

afternoon at 3:00 o’clock.
Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the funeral.

CALDWELL, Rose

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 8, 1948
MRS. ROSE CALDWELL
Funeral for Mrs. Rose Caldwell, 48, who died at 6 a.m. yesterday at her home in Roan Mountain, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Roan Mountain Methodist Church. The Reverends I. C. Crowder and Harry H. Leonard will officiate. Burial will be in the Johnson Cemetery.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers and nieces and members of the ladies’ class of the Methodist Church will serve as flower bearers.
The body was taken to the home yesterday afternoon.
Survivors are the husband, Bryan Caldwell; three sons, Roy and William G. Caldwell of Roan Mountain, and Donald Caldwell of the U. S. Army, stationed in Frankfurt, Germany; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Radford of Roan Mountain; two sisters, Mrs. R. W. Orr and Mrs. W. F. Heaton, of Roan Mountain; and two grandsons.
Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge.

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CALHOUN, Elwanda

Thursday, October 29, 1942 ELWANDA CALHOUN

Elwanda Calhoun, five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Audie Potter, died at the home, Shell Creek, RFD No. 2 early Thursday morning.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Sun Rive View church Friday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock with the Rev. John Mathis in charge. Interment will be in the Isaac cemetery.

Survivors are the parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Calhoun and Mr. and Mrs. Sol Potter.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from the friends attending the funeral.

CALHOUN, Otis Partee

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 23, 1939 OTIS PARTEE CALHOUN

Otis Partee Calhoun, 37, died at his home on Shell Creek Wednesday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the Freewill Baptist church of Vale, North Carolina, at 11:00 o’clock. Interment will be in the Vale Cemetery.

Otis is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Calhoun; four brothers, Clarence, Oscar, Tate, Jeffie; two sisters, Mrs. Gracie Harris and Mrs. Texie Peters.

CALHOUN, W. N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 16, 1949
W. N. CALHOUN
W. N. Calhoun, 73, died at 3 o’clock Sunday morning at his residence at Shell Creek following a lingering illness.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Calhoun; six children, Clarence of Elizabethton, Oscar of Shell Creek, Jeff Calhoun and Mrs. Mike Peters of Hampton, Kate Calhoun and Mrs. Sam Harrison of Shell Creek; four brothers, Dave of Erwin, John, Fork, Tillmon of Newland, N.C.; two sisters, Sarah of Crossnore and Nonnie of Ashe County, N. C.; 38 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 o’clock a.m. at the Evergreen Church at Shell Creek with the Rev. Earnest Buck and the Rev. Handy Wilcox officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Mount Cemetery at Newland.
Active pallbearers will be Jack Winters, Lacey Shell, Shelton Hazelwood, Jim Greene, Ester Shell and Harton Winters.
The body was removed to the residence Saturday afternoon. The Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City is in charge.

CALLAHAN, Thomas Patrick

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 5, 1969 DEATHS

Thomas Patrick Callahan, 77, of Rt. 1, Shady Valley, died Monday Oct. 27, 1969, at 9:20 p.m., in Johnson City Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Pennsylvania, but had made his home in Johnson County for the last 12 years. He was a retired minister and jeweler, and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cleo Callahan, Shady Valley; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Owens, Madison, Ind.; several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., from the Rock Church of Christ, Shady Valley, with Robert Lea and Alvin Berry, ministers, officiating. Burial was in the McQueen Cemetery.

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Pall-bearers[sic] were Berry Blevins, Lacy Cretsinger, Cline Ray Blevins, Riley Curd, Forrest Blevins, Don Manuel, Conrad Long, Tony Long and Vernon McQueen.

Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CALLAHAN, William

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 12, 1946 WILLIAM CALLAHAN

William Callahan, 56, of Biltmore died Wednesday at 1 a.m. at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Mountain Home, after a six weeks illness. He was a veteran of World War I.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Fannie B. Callahan, 2 daughters, Lillie and Shirley of the home, two sons, Henry of Kingsport and Claude of the home. His mother, Mrs. Mary Rudder of Johnson City, one sister, Mrs. Fannie Gallow, of Lake Port, Ind., two brothers, Wheeler and Earl, both of Johnson City.

Funeral services will be held at the Keenburg Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m., Friday, with the pastor officiating.

Burial will be in Monte Vista Cemetery in Johnson City. Kiser Funeral Home in charge.

CALLOWAY, J. R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 22, 1945 Blue Springs Soldier Killed In Action

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Calloway of Blue Springs have been notified by the war department that their son, Pfc. J. R. Calloway, was killed in action in France January 8. He was 20.
Young Calloway was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Calloway of Stony Creek. He had a brother, Paul, in the Pacific theater, four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Peeks, Misses Carrie, Charlotte and Ina Mai Calloway, all of Carter county.

CALLOWAY, Junior R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 2, 1948
SGT. GALLOWAY[sic]
The body of Sgt. Junior R. Calloway, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Calloway of Route 2, Elizabethton, arrived in Johnson City today at 9:52 a.m.
Sgt. Calloway entered service May 19, 1943, at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and received his basic training at Fort McClellan, Ala., and at Fort George G. Meade, Md. He was sent oversea Nov. 28, 1943 and landed in North Africa in December and served with Company “H” of the 180th Infantry. He was transferred to Italy and was wounded Feb. 18, 1944, at which time he was awarded the Purple Heart. After spending two and one-half months in a hospital, he was sent to Southern France and from there to Northern France where he was killed in action in Alsace on Jan. 8, 1945. Among the medals awarded him were three battle stars. He attended Hunter school and before entering service was employed by a Kingsport construction plant. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hunter Baptist Church at Charlie Holly’s with the Rev. W. W. Ward and the Rev. Ralph Depew officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Elbert Clemons, J. O. Hayes, John Sheffield, Dayton Mann, Crawford Bowers and Nick Buckles.
Flower bearers will be selected from the Sunday School Class of the Hunter Baptist Church.
Survivors besides the parents, are a brother, Paul Ray Calloway of the home; and four sisters, Mrs. William E. Peeks of Route 2, Mrs. Raymond Dunn of Route 4, and Charlotte Calloway and Mae Calloway, both of the home.

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CAMDEN, E. N. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 19, 1937 MRS. E. N. CAMDEN

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Harvey left yesterday for Roanoke, Va., where they were called by the death of Mr. Harvey’s sister, Mrs. E. N. Camden. Mrs. Camden had been quite ill for some time preceding her death.

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon in Roanoke. Survivors are the husband; one daughter, Miss Elizabeth Camden; and a son, Everett, Jr.; her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey of Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Bell of Williamson, W. Va., and Mrs. Claude Miller of Bridgewater, Va.; and her brother, R. W. Harvey of Elizabethton.

Mrs. Camden will be remembered by many local residents, having visited here many times.

CAMERON, William J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 25, 1943 J. C. Soldier Killed In Bomber Collision

MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho, Oct. 25, (AP) – The names of 16 men who were killed Saturday when two heavy bombers collided and crashed have been announced by the Mountain Home Army air base.

The dead included Sgt. William J. Cameron, son of Mrs. Cora Lee Cameron, 115 West Watauga avenue, Johnson City, Tenn.

CAMP, Kate

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 15, 1940
MRS. NATHAN BRADLEY
Word has been received here, announcing the death of Mrs. Nathan Bradley at her home in Los Angeles, Calif.
Mrs. Bradley formerly resided in this city and was well known here and has many relatives in the city and county. She was formerly Miss Carrie Fletcher, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James R. Fletcher of this city and a sister of the late Karl Fletcher, well known lumberman who died a short time ago here.
A sister, Mrs. Kate Camp of Memphis, left Tuesday night by plane to attend the funeral service.
[JAKS Note: See CORRECTION below stating the Kate CAMP was the sister who died.]

CAMP, Kate

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 17, 1940
CORRECTION
Friday, we ran an article stating that Mrs. Carrie Bradley, a former resident of this city, was dead in Los Angeles, Calif., and that her sister, Mrs. Kate Camp had flown to California for the funeral. It was Mrs. Camp who was dead in California and Mrs. Bradley was the one attending the funeral.
Both ladies were former residents of this city, being members of the James R. Fletcher family.

CAMPBELL, A. P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 16, 1935
A. P. CAMPBELL
A. P. Campbell, 57, rural mail carrier of Hampton and Spanish American War veteran, died this morning at 2:00 following an illness eleven days illness of pneumonia.
Mr. Campbell was well known in this community, having carried mail on rural route 1 out of Hampton for the past ten years.

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CAMPBELL, A. P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 17, 1935
A. P. CAMPBELL
A. P. Campbell, 57, rural mail carrier of Hampton and Spanish American War veteran, died yesterday morning at 2:00 following an eleven days illness of pneumonia.
Mr. Campbell was well known in this community, having carried mail on rural route No. 1 out of Hampton for the past ten years.
Survivors of the deceased are the widow; three sisters, Mrs. John Burrow, Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Walter Hathaway all of Hampton.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian Church at Hampton Wednesday morning at 10:30 with Rev. Johnny Hall officiating. Military honors will also be given by the National Guard. Hampton Council No. 142, Jr. O.U.A.M. will have charge of the services at the grave. Interment will be in the Hall Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be J. M. Hall, D. S. Williams, S. E. Harrell, P. I. Brumit, R. R. Ray and Lewis Ingram.
Flower bearers will be Mrs. Emma Ingram, Mrs. F. R. Edens, Mrs. Gourney Campbell, Mrs. Fred Baker, Mrs. H. A. Johnson, Mrs. Will Baker, Mrs. D. D. Campbell and Mrs. Lefler Baker.

CAMPBELL, Alice Shull

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 18, 1947 MRS. ALICE CAMPBELL

Mrs. Alice Campbell, 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. B. Barker, Waynesville, N. C., Tuesday at 6:00 a.m.

Mrs. Campbell was a member of the Hunter Baptist Church. She was the widow of L. W. Campbell, who preceded her in death about 11 years ago, and the daughter of the late David and Martha Lewis Shull.

Survivors are one son, Fred Campbell of Roan Mountain; three daughters, Mrs. L. B. Barker, Waynesville, N. C., Mrs. William G. Garvey, Knoxville, and Mrs. Mary Campbell, Elizabethton; and one sister, Mrs. Mollie Smith, Johnson City.

The body is at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

CAMPBELL, Alice Shull

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 20, 1947 MRS. ALICE S. CAMPBELL

Mrs. Alice Shull Campbell, 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. B. Barker, Waynesville, N. C. Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.

Mrs. Campbell was a member of the Hunter Baptist Church and the widow of the late L. W. Campbell who died about 11 years ago. She was the daughter of the late David and Martha Lewis Shull.

Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. W. W. Garvey Knoxville, Mrs. Lena Barker of Waynesville, Miss Mary Campbell of Elizabethton; one son, Fred W. Campbell, Roan Mountain; one brother, E. L. Shull of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Mary S. Smith, Johnson City; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the Hunter Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Greer officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the service. Active pallbearers, Bill Hughes, Jimmy Deal, Charlie Watson, J. D. Blythe, Max Fletcher, and Alfred Pierce.

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CAMPBELL, ANDREW J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 14, 1932 ANDREW CAMPBELL

Andrew J. Campbell died at his home at Hampton Sunday morning at 2:25 o’clock. He was 53 years of age.

Funeral services will be held at the home of his brother, Loss Campbell at Carden’s Bluff, this afternoon at three o’clock, conducted by the Rev. E. E. Hazelwood. Burial will be made in the Campbell Cemetery with military honors.

Mr. Campbell served thirty years in the regular U. S. Army and was discharged because of ill health.

He is survived by his widow, Roxie Campbell; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Glover, Mrs. Evie Goodman, and Mrs. Julia Howell; and three brothers, John, Ned and Loss Campbell.

CAMPBELL, Annie Brumit

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 22, 1940
MRS. CAMPBELL DIES HERE
Mrs. Annie Brumit Campbell, 60, one of the most prominent and well known women in Hampton and a member of one of the most prominent families in the county, died at her home early this morning after a lengthy illness.
Surviving are two sons, Raymond C. Campbell, prominent attorney of this city and Harmon Campbell, who made his home with his mother; her aged father, E. M. Brumit; five sisters, Mrs. Will Bristol, Elizabethton; Mrs. Bertie Trivett, Hampton; Mrs. Mary Campbell, Piper City, Ill., Mrs. Axie Embler, San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. Ethel Simerly, Johnson City; three brothers, Capt. P. I. Brumit, Johnson City; John Brumit, Hampton; Ed Brumit, Washington; also one granddaughter, Norma Jean Campbell, and one grandson, Jerry Campbell.
Mrs. Campbell was prominently identified with the Christian church at Hampton and was a member of the Garden club in that town. Her kindness to everyone and her desire to help those in need were her chief characteristics.
Her marriage to the late N. T. Campbell united two of the most well known families of the county.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian church at Hampton, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. E. Roy Gentry will be in charge, assisted by Rev. John Hall and Rev. A. U. Malcolm. Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery.
Flower bearers will include the members of the Garden club and the Carolyn Perry circle of the Christian church and Mrs. Ruth Crouch and Mrs. Leone P. Grossman.
Active pallbearers will be Harris Bristol, Elbert Bristol, Chauncey Trivett, Hazen Brumit, Chas. Brumit, A. L. King.
The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock to the home of the deceased at Hampton.

CAMPBELL, Bernice (Miss)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 21, 1939 Miss Bernice Campbell

Funeral services for Bernice Campbell, 20, were held at Popular Grove church this afternoon at 2:30, with the Rev. Shepherd officiating. Interment was at the Garland Cemetery.

Miss Campbell, a native of Elizabethton, was found dead in her room at a Spartenburg, S.C. hotel Sunday morning. A coroner’s jury determined her death was from “unknown cause”. She was employed as a waitress in a restaurant in the South Carolina city.

Miss Campbell is survived by her mother, Miss O__e(sic) Taylor, and step father, Jess Taylor; Mr. 357

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CAMPBELL, Billy Roscoe

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 24, 1933 BILLY ROSCOE CAMPBELL

Billy Roscoe Campbell, one-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Campbell, died at the home 622 East St. Thursday morning at 4 o’clock.

Survivors are: four sisters, Edith, Delia, Ellen, and Emma Lee and one brother, Bobby.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Friday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock with the Rev. Will James officiating. Interment will at the Gap Creek Cemetery.

CAMPBELL, Bruce Odell

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 26, 1939 BRUCE ODELL CAMPBELL

Bruce Odell Campbell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Taft J. Campbell, died Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held at Freewill Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. Clarence Howington.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Taft J. Campbell; two brothers, Paul and Spencer; four sisters, Mary Evelyn, Georgia, Bettie and Peggy; and grandparents, Bill Bradshaw and John Campbell. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.

CAMPBELL, Charles

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 10, 1938 CHARLES CAMPBELL

Charles Campbell, 58, died at his home on Fish Springs, Tuesday morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Tom Arnold, Mrs. Howard Arnold, Mrs. Rufus Miller; two sons, Orville and Allen Campbell; two sisters, Mrs. James Griffith, Mrs. Albert Moffett, of Butler; three brothers, Bill Campbell of Shell Creek, John Campbell of Johnson City, Jim Campbell of Fish Springs.

CAMPBELL, Buddy C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 20, 1947 BUDDY C. CAMPBELL

Funeral services for Buddy Cleveland Campbell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Campbell, of Route 5, who died this morning at 2:00 a.m., will be conducted from the home Friday at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ham Campbell and the Rev. Johnny Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Ensor Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, three brothers, J. M., Argus, and Jerry Campbell, all of the home; the maternal grandfather, Jim Lipps of Elizabethton and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Campbell of Route 5.

The body will be taken to the home today at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, Charles (Rev.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 21, 1960 REV. CHARLES CAMPBELL…

… 52, Route 2, Hampton, died Sept. 14 in Carter County Memorial Hospital, following a short illness.

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He was a life-long resident of Carter county, and was superintendent of the Taylor Construction Company for the past 30 years.

The Rev. Mr. Campbell had served as pastor of the Union Baptist Church for the past 13 years. Prior to that he served the Little Mountain, Dividing Ridge, Nelson Chapel and Baptist churches in Johnson county.

He was a member of the Union Baptist Church and was pastor’s advisor in the Training Union department of the Watauga Association of Baptists. He was active in the following Masonic bodies;

Hampton Masonic Lodge No. 750; Watauga Commandery[sic] No. 25; R. D. Keller Chapter No. 214; the B. E. Wooten Council No. 119; and was past master of Roan’s Creek master of Roan’s Creek Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Charles Campbell; a daughter, Letitia Campbell of the home; his mother, Mrs. Lou Campbell, Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Homer Goodwin and Mrs. Letha Morton, Hampton; four brothers, Kyle, George and Maymon Campbell, Hampton, and Adron Campbell, Elizabethton.

Funeral services were held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. from Union Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Hill in charge, assisted by Rev. Warren Montgomery and Rev. James Allen.

Burial was in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers were: A. H. Miller, Brooks Sosmon, Robert Summers, Lane Proffitt, Kenny Proffitt, Reece Cole, Johnnie Geagley, Stanford Nave, Robert Enkema[sic], Luther Odham, Herman Rolland, Glen Allen, Doug Livingston.

Honorary pallbearers are: pastors of the Watauga Baptist Association, deacons and men of the Union Baptist Church, Employees of Taylor Construction Co., and Roy Clark, Lawrence Whitehead, Sherman McGee, Evans Harding, Adrain Sams, Walter Buck Van Huss and J. B. Andrews.
Flower bearers were: girls of the young peoples department of the church, Miss Gertrude Hale, Mrs. D. L. Maugans, Shelia Cox, Patsy Goodwin, Ann Miller, Nancy McNeil, Jackie Nash, Janice Treadway, Sue Horton, Orleana and Hildred Wagner, Mrs. Bill Lyon, Mrs. Doug Franklin, Mrs. John B. Campbell, Mrs. Asa Wilcox, Mrs. J. Frank Edens, Mrs. Ernest Cooper, Mrs. Bob Finney, Miss Maude Tarham.

CAMPBELL, Charles Fred

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 24, 1932
CHARLES FRED CAMPBELL
Charles Fred Campbell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Loss Campbell, died at the home, Hampton, Tenn. Friday morning at 11 o’clock after a short illness.
Survivors are father and mother and four sisters, Hildred, Helen, Winone, and Cholate[sic]. Four brothers, Carson, Junior, Sye and Johnie.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with Rev. E. E. Hazelwood, officiating.
Interment will be in the Family Cemetery.

CAMPBELL, Charles Meredith

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 5, 1934
CARDEN’S BLUFF
Funeral services of Charles Meredith, two-year-old son, of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Campbell, who died Saturday morning of double pneumonia fever, were held Sunday afternoon by the Rev. C. A. Blevins, assisted by Rev. J. V. Bunting. A large crowd attended the services. Interment in Campbell Cemetery.

CAMPBELL, D. R.

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D. R. CAMPBELL
D. R. Campbell, 83, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jess Taylor, on Stoney Creek, Thursday at 1:30 p.m.. He was a native of Carter County and was a farmer, all his life. He was a member of the Poplar Grove Baptist Church.
Mrs. Taylor, the daughter, is the only survivor.
Funeral services will be held at the Poplar Grove Baptist Church, Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Miller, pastor, and the Rev. C. A. Taylor officiating.
Active pallbearers will be J. C. Grindstaff, Charlie Grindstaff, Harve Williams, Railes Garland, and Johnson Estep. Honorary pallbearers: Kenneth Norris, Lockett Buckles, Dewey Grindstaff, Paul White, and Crawford Taylor.
Flower bearers: Maud Grindstaff, Bertie Richardson, Mae Norris, Pearl Taylor, Maggie Buckles, Alice Taylor, Vada Godlong, Esther Will and Mrs. Paul White.
The Appalachian Funeral Home of Johnson City is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Dorothy Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 7, 1939 MRS. DOROTHY LEE CAMPBELL

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Campbell, 24, died in a local hospital early this morning after a short illness.

Survivors are her husband, Lloyd Campbell; one son, Wayne McNeal Campbell; parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Cox of Elizabethton; two sisters, Eva and Joyce Cox of Elizabethton; three brothers, John, Walter and James Cox of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Calvary Baptist church on Holly Lane Thursday afternoon at four o’clock, the Reverend E. A. Cox, pastor, officiating. The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home at 400 Orchard Road this afternoon at five o’clock.

Active pallbearers will be Stanley Lacey, Charles McCloud, Lattio Miller, Howard Marshall, Adrian Cross, Charlie Souder, Dana Fields, Elmer Deloach.

CAMPBELL, Edna Joe

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 17, 1945 Young Matron Dies; Funeral Held Today

Mrs. Edna Joe Campbell, 31, died at her home Route 4, Saturday evening at 4:50 after an illness of one month.

Survivors are her husband, Cameron Campbell; six children, William Mike, Zella Mae, Eugene Cameron, Margaret Louise, Doris Lillian, Charles Edward, Route 4, Elizabethton; father, Will Whittimore, Elizabethton; one sister, Mary Whittimore, Elizabethton.

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2 o’clock from Gap Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. John Campbell officiating.

Burial was in McKeehan cemetery.
The body remained in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the services.

CAMPBELL, Elgin T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 25, 1935
ELGIN T. CAMPBELL
Elgin T. Campbell, 26, of Butler, Tenn., died at the Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C. Saturday evening at 8 o’clock after short illness.
Surviving are his parents, Mrs. Tom Hogarth, Detroit, Michigan, and Mr. F. C. Campbell, Butler, Tenn.; one sister, Trina Campbell, Butler.
The body was carried to Butler this morning to the home of the deceased’s father.

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Funeral services will be conducted from Butler Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. James Sherwood and Rev. C. A. Todd officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.
Arrangements will be in charge of the Hathaway Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, Elgin T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 26, 1935
ELGIN CAMPBELL
Funeral Services for Elgin Campbell, 26, who died at the Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C., Saturday evening, were conducted from the residence at Butler, Tenn., Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock, the Rev. C. A. Todd and the Rev. James Sherwood officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Butler.
The deceased was a member of Headquarters Battery Second Coast Artillery, Fort Monroe, Va.
Surviving are his parents, Mrs. Tom Hogarth, Detroit, Mich., and F. C. Campbell, Butler, and one sister, Trina Campbell, Butler.
Active pallbearers: Jud Dugger, Shirley Brown, Donald Lewis, J. C. Harris, Howard Millsaps and Douglas Greenwell.
Flower bearers: Misses Polly Voncannon, Dorothy Whitehead, Virginia Voncannon,
Amy Dugger, Ola Mae Burton, Mae Whitehead, Eva Campbell, Anna Lee Voncannon, Doris McQueen, Eve Brown, Mary Smith, Alma Lewis, Mela McQueen and Opal Stout and Mesdames Mildred West, Oliver Slimp, Rut Miller, Elbert Smith and A. L. Slimp.

CAMPBELL, Eliza

CHILD DIES OF AUTO INJURIES
KEENBURG GIRL UNCONSCIOUS FOR 72 HOURS Eliza Campbell Never Regains Consciousness

Eliza Campbell, nine-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Campbell, Keenburg, died this morning at the St. Elizabeth hospital after remaining unconscious for almost 72 hours, result of injuries sustained when struck by a car on the Bristol highway. She was injured Monday morning.

Held in connection with her death is E. H. Eads, Bluff City, who will be arraigned on charges in connection with the child’s death before Magistrate Frank Edens. Eads was driver of the car which struck the girl.

The Bluff City resident explained to Sheriff Moreland that the child jumped from a wagon directly into the path of his car as he was driving South on the highway near Keenburg. He asserts that he could have done nothing to prevent the accident.

The child sustained a broken left leg and head injuries that led to her death.

Survivors are the parents, one sister, Lily Campbell, five brothers, Jess, Roosevelt, Henry, Elliott and Roan. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Church of God with the Reverend William Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Charlie Poarch, Dewey Helbert, Charles Ly9ons, Jay Cornett, Clarence Marsh, Marvin Herman; flower-bearers, Ethel Morris, Belle Lyons, Desie[sic] Herman, Phyllis Herman, Jewell Lyons, Lee Lyons.

CAMPBELL, Emma Catherine

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 20, 1950
EMMA CATHERINE CAMPBELL
Mrs. Emma Catherine Campbell, 36, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home Tuesday afternoon. She was a member of the Poplar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Harry Campbell; two sons, Trevoux and Denver; one daughter, Cassaline

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Campbell, all of the home; her mother, Mrs. Minnie Ann Estep of 502 Elm Street; her father, Robert Estep of Johnson City; two brothers, Luther of 502 Elm Street, and Pruitt Estep of “G” Street; and four sisters, Mrs. Lola Grindstaff of Gap Creek, Mrs. Florence Richardson of Milligan, Mrs. Blanche Clawson of Chicago, Illinois, and Miss Maggie Estep of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Poplar Grove Baptist Church Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. J. J. Richardson and the Rev. Michael Ross officiating.
Burial will be in the Estep Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Roscoe, Lanzie and Eugene Stout, Jim Ward, Charley Garland, and Landon Campbell.

Flower bearers will be Mrs. Michael Ross, Tillie Stout, Cleo Stout, Beulah Stout, Hester Heatherly, Mattie Crowe and Pearl and Alice Taylor.
The body was moved to the home of her brother, Luther on 503 Elm Street today at 2:00 from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. Thursday, when it will be taken to the church.

CAMPBELL, Emma Estep

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 16, 1948
MRS. EMMA ESTEP CAMPBELL
Mrs. Emma Estep Campbell, 410 Mill Street, died in a local hospital early this morning following a short illness.
Mrs. Campbell was a native of Carter County, and a member of the Christian Church. She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Phoebe Hart Campbell.
The body, now at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home, will be returned home at 5 p.m. this afternoon.
Final arrangements for the funeral are incomplete.
Survivors are her husband, John L. Campbell; a daughter Mrs. Bob Estep of Elizabethton; eight great grandchildren; and two brothers, George Campbell of N.C. and Dave Campbell of Ill.

CAMPBELL, Emma Estep

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 17, 1948
MRS. EMMA ESTEP CAMPBELL
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Estep Campbell will be conducted at the First Christian Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Fred Smith, assisted by the Rev. George Westmoreland and the Rev. J. C. Howington will officiate. Burial will be made in Colbaugh Cemetery.
Music will be under the direction of Luther Hampton.
Active pallbearers: Bill Garland, Clyde Russell, Joe Grindstaff, Joe Fulton, D. S. Jenkins, and Eugene Estep.
Flower bearers: Mrs. Bill Garland, Gwen Hart, Harry Wilson, John Lyons, Joe Grindstaff, Luther Hampton, Lutie Hodge, Clyde Russell, Rebecca Angel, Rebecca Foster, Frank Smith, Ralph Baker, Frank Potter, Sam Ball, Ross Garrison, and Bill Forges.
Honorary pallbearers: Bill Forbes, Edd Kyte, Frank Percy, B. A. Lipford, O. C. Crowe, Walter Crowe, Ivan Hodge, Fred Carger, Walter Edens, A. H. Hicks, Gene Edens, Frank Smith and Charles Lyons.
The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. to lie in state until time for the service.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, G. A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August7, 1935
G. A. CAMPBELL
G. A. Campbell, 79, one of Carter County’s veterans, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John H.

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Williams, Watauga Valley, last night at 10:30.
G. A. Campbell was born April 12, 1856 and while a young man, married Nannie Peoples, who preceded him in death. The couple lived in Siam until two years ago when Mr. Campbell moved to Hunter.
Mr. Campbell was a member of the Watauga Baptist Church.
Two daughters, Mrs. John Williams, Hunter, and Mrs. John Nave, Siam; 15 grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren survive him.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 this afternoon at the Williams’ home in Hunter, with the Reverend Mr. Hopkins in charge. The body will be interred in the Van Huss Cemetery, Siam.

CAMPBELL, George Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 19, 1944
BODY OF YOUGH FOUND IN RIVER
The body of George Henry Campbell, age 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Campbell, route 3, Elizabethton, was taken from the Watauga River, about 150 yards below the Bristol highway, on the south side of the river, yesterday evening about seven o’clock.
It is reported that young Campbell was riding a bicycle yesterday; he became overheated and apparently dived into the river to cool off. It is believed that Campbell died of shock as he hit the water as only a small amount of water was found in his lungs by the attending physician, Dr. H. A. Range.
The body was found by Bill Forbes and Harold Smith, and it is also reported that it was in the water about an hour and 15 minutes, as was found about 50 feet from where Campbell plunged into the river.
He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Lillie and Dorothy; five brothers, Jess, Roosevelt, Alex and Bobby, all of Elizabethton; and Pvt. Roy R. Campbell of U. S. Army; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Kansas Beckner, also of this city.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body is at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, George Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 20, 1944
GEORGE HENRY CAMPBELL
Funeral services for George Henry Campbell, who was drowned Sunday afternoon in the Watauga River will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the Church of God with the Rev. A. J. Swift officiating.
Burial will be made in Colbaugh Cemetery.
Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the service.
The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the residence of Jim Rogers on 921 Johnson Avenue this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.

CAMPBELL, George P.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 11, 1959 GEORGE P. CAMPBELL…

… 88, Butler Rte. 3, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Elizabethton, March 9, following a long illness.

He was a native of Johnson county and had lived his entire life in the vicinity of Butler. He was a member of the Little Milligan Baptist Church.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Letha Norris Campbell; three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Slemp and Mrs. Roy Campbell of Johnson City Rte. 5, Mrs. Georgia McQueen of Butler Rte. 3; one step-daughter, Mrs. Dennis Bunton of Butler Rt. 2; one son, Dave Campbell of Butler Rte. 2; one sister, Mrs. Jane Bailey of St. Louis, Mo.; 35 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were at the Little Milligan Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Thursday with Rev. W. W. Ward, Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. Lambert Wood officiating.

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CAMPBELL, George P. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 15, 1937 MRS. GEORGE P. CAMPBELL

Mrs. George P. Campbell, 53, of Butler died at her home today after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband and six children, Mrs. Mamie Johnson of Clinton, Indiana; Mrs. Myrtle Slemp, Dave, Cloe, Miss George Campbell, Mrs. Carma Campbell of Butler.

Pallbearers will be Ralph Duvall, Herman Campbell, Donald Lewis, Darris Moody, R. A. Courtner, J. M. Moody.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later pending arrival of relatives.

CAMPBELL, Gorley

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 26, 1938 GORLEY CAMPBELL

Gorley Campbell, 76, died at his home at Fish Springs early this morning.

Funeral services will be held at the home Friday morning at ten o’clock, the Rev. John Mathis and the Rev. Leonard Hampton officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery.

Mr. Campbell is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mattie Campbell; one daughter, Mrs. Nell Morley, Fish Springs; two sons, J. G. and G. R. Campbell, Fish Springs.

Pallbearers will be grandsons of the deceased.
Flower bearers will be granddaughters of the deceased.

CAMPBELL, Harold Lloyd

Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 14, 1929
HAROLD LLOYD CAMPBELL
Harold Lloyd Campbell, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Campbell, died at his home on Grove Street Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Funeral services were planned for this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the home. Interment took place in the Milligan Cemetery. Curtis-North was in charge.

CAMPBELL, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 11, 1929
INFANT SON
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Campbell, died Sunday morning at 7 o’clock. Funeral services were held this afternoon at one o’clock at the home on Fifth Street, followed by interment in the Highland Cemetery. The Rev. Clarence Howington officiated.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Nave Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 24, 1944
INFANT CAMPBELL
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oran C. Campbell of route 2, Butler, passed away this morning at the St. Elizabeth Hospital. The baby was born Sunday afternoon.
Surviving her besides her parents are four brothers: Darrell, Billy, Carrell and Joe of the home; two sisters, Imogene and Maxine of the home; paternal grandfather, G. P. Campbell of Butler, and a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertie Kite of Butler.
A private service will be held at the Campbell Cemetery Thursday afternoon under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

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CAMPBELL, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 20, 1945 Infant Alvin[sic] Campbell Buried This Afternoon

Funeral services for infant Olivin[sic] Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Campbell, Route 3, Butler were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 at the Hamby Cemetery. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge.

CAMPBELL, J. A. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 10, 1944
MRS. J. A. CAMPBELL
Mrs. J. A. Campbell died at her home Butler, Route 2, Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. after a short illness. Mrs. Campbell was a native of Carter County, and member of the Campbells Chapel Christian Church at Fish Springs.
Survivors are her husband, J. A. Campbell; two sons, Earl and Bruce; two brothers, Bill Campbell, George Campbell, Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Jane Bailey, Lebanon, Mo., Mrs. Lona Trivett, Mrs. Della Duvall, Butler; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from Little Milligan Church with the Rev. W. W. Ward officiating.
Burial was made in Campbell Cemetery.
Active pallbearers and flower bearers were selected from friends at the service.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge.

CAMPBELL, Jacob

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 12, 1948
Two Men Found Dead In Wrecked Auto Near Butler
Jake Campbell, 36 and Pink Watson, 48, both of near Butler, were killed about 8 o’clock Sunday night from what was termed an accident by investigating officers, when their jeep plunged off a 200 foot cliff near Butler.
The bodies were reportedly discovered Monday morning by school children. Details are still being sought by officers.
Campbell, a World War II veteran, was studying under the G. I. Farm trainee program.
Funeral services for Campbell will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Meadow View Baptist Church at Buntontown, with Rev. Dayton Jones and the Rev. Earl Tester officiating. Burial will be in the Buntontown Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosa Mae Campbell; one son, Darrell of the home; six brothers, Fred of Jasper, Tenn.; Frank of Elk Mills, Bill of Butler, Dewey of Cosby, Tenn.; Ode of Butler; Clifford of Cobbs Creek, and Tom of Valley Forge; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Bunton of Butler; Mrs. Elva Bales of Elizabethton; his mother, Mrs. Ona Campbell, of Butler.
The body was moved to the home today at 2:00 o’clock from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home. Funeral services for Watson will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the Wolfe Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lois Watson; two daughters Phyllis of the home and Mrs. Louise Simerly of Valley Forge; one son, Charlie of the home; two brothers, Don and Dot of Butler; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Brown of Butler, and Mrs. Hazel Cable of Washington, D.C.
The body will be moved to the home Wednesday evening from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, Infant

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INFANT CAMPBELL
Brief services for Infant Campbell son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Campbell of Route 5, Johnson City,

were held Monday morning from the chapel of Roy Hathaway Funeral Home at 9:00 o’clock. Burial was made in Townsend Cemetery.

CAMPBELL, Jack

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 6, 1947 JACK CAMPBELL

Jack Campbell, 66, died at his home on Route 5, Sunday at 11:15 p.m., after a six months illness.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sarah Campbell; six sons, Ham Campbell of Johnson City, and Joe, Robinson, Harrison, Rasar and Landon Campbell, all of Route 5; four daughters, Belle, Cora, Tula and Leta Campbell, all of Route 5; two sisters, Mrs. Dash Richardson of Elizabethton and Mrs. Tilda Lowe of Doeville; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Crucy Holder and the Rev. Orville Stokes officiating. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery at Buladeen.

Active pallbearers will be Rube Myers, Willie Lewis, Burl Holder, Paulee and L. D. Stout, Mose Stout, Clarence Taylor and Reece Richardson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Emerson Richardson, Snyder and George Rasar, Estil Hyder, Alex Hardin, Charles White, Stanley Sheffield, Hubert, Paul, Crawford and Robert Taylor, Larnce[sic] Davis, Elwood Grindstaff, Albert, Preston and Fleenor South, and Paul White.

Flower bearers will be Mattie and Celie Stout, Jane Culbert, Ruby Grindstaff, Nina South, Estella Rouse, Clydee[sic], Ella Mae, and Mable Myers, Barbara Sue and Beulah Washer, Juanita Cole, Pearl and Nora Taylor, Patsy Smith, Ennis Grindstaff, Armilha Ward, and Eve and Effie Walker.

The body was removed to the home today from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, Jack

“Elizabethton Star, Tuesday, October 7, 1947 JACK CAMPBELL

Funeral services for Jack Campbell, 66, of Route 5, Elizabethton, scheduled for this afternoon at 2:00 p.m., have been postponed until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Services will be conducted from the home with the Rev. Crucy Holder and the Rev. Orville Stokes officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Buladeen.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, Jacob

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 19, 1948 BUNTONTOWN

James Lewis of South Watauga was visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lewis Wednesday, and attended the funeral of his cousin, Jacob Campbell, who was killed Sunday night in a car wreck near Butler on the Watuga river road.

CAMPBELL, James

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 9, 1934
JAMES CAMPBELL
James Campbell, aged 74, died at the home of his daughter above Valley Forge Sunday morning at 5 a.m. after a lengthy illness.
Survivors are four daughters, Carolyn, Abbie, Fannie and [ink spot], all of Carter county; five sons, Bob, James, John, Frank, and Woodrow Campbell.

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Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Valley Forge Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., the Rev. John Mathes officiating.
Interment will be in the Stallans Cemetery at Butler.

CAMPBELL, Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 18, 1929
JANE CAMPBELL
Funeral services were to have been held this afternoon at 2 o’clock for Jane Campbell, five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danie Campbell, Hampton, at the home of the deceased.
The Rev. E. E. Hazelwood was to officiate at the funeral as well as at the burial services which were to be in the Campbell Cemetery, near Hampton.
Jane died at the home of her parents yesterday at 7 a.m. after having been seriously ill for several days. She was suffering from pneumonia.

CAMPBELL, Jane Miller

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 24, 1936
MRS. JANE CAMPBELL
Mrs. Jane Campbell, 38, died this morning at 1:30 at her home near Roan Mountain, after a week’s illness. Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Sugar Hollow School, Friday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock with the Rev. Aaron Buck officiating.
Mrs. Campbell, prominent in her community, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Miller, well-known citizens of that section. She was identified for many years with the Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, Jeffie Campbell; six children, Robert, Charles, Bertha, Andy, Idell and J. C. Campbell; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Miller; four sisters, the Misses Cinda, Julia, Mary and Bettie Miller, all of near Roan Mountain. Survivors are her husband, Jeffie Campbell; six children, Robert, Charles, Bertha, Andy, Idell and J. C. Campbell; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Miller; four sisters, the Misses Cinda, Julia, Mary and Bettie Miller, all of near Roan Mountain.

CAMPBELL, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 15, 1932 JOHN CAMPBELL

John Campbell died last night at seven o’clock at his home on the Stoney Creek Road near Elizabethton. Mr. Campbell was 71 years old and was well known over the county. He had been ill for several weeks.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bettie Campbell; five sons, Henry, Roy, Walter, Baxter, and Clarence; and three daughters, Mildred, Belle, and Dealey, all of Elizabethton.

The Rev. Clarence Howington will be in charge of the funeral services.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at eleven o’clock at the Garland Cemetery on Stoney Creek.

CAMPBELL, John D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 21, 1941
JOHN D. CAMPBELL FATALLY INJURED IN AUTO WRECK

John D. Campbell, 34-year-old Stoney Creek resident, was fatally injured last night about seven o’clock in an automobile, which he had stolen only about two hours prior to the accident, members of the sheriff’s force reported.

The automobile, belonging to Herman Robinson, was parked in front of the Elizabethton Steam Laundry near the courthouse. Both Mr. and Mrs. Robinson had been away from the automobile only a few minutes when it was reported that the car had been stolen. Campbell was recognized as the driver of the

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car.
Driving up Stoney Creek in the direction of his home, Campbell is alleged to have struck a road

grader, hurtling the car some 500 feet, near the store of Sandy Davis at Carter. People who witnessed the accident said Campbell was driving at a terrific speed.

The occupant of the car died en route to the hospital. His body was badly mangled.
The car was completely demolished.
Campbell is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Campbell; five sisters, Mrs. Ida Lewis,

Mrs. Nellie Taylor, Mrs. Bertha Richardson, Mrs. Rosa Lewis, Miss Maggie Campbell; one brother, Willie Campbell, all of Route 5, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Robinson Cemetery Sunday morning at 10:30. Rev. Hodge will officiate.

The body will remain at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the funeral services.

CAMPBELL, Joseph Powell

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 24, 1933 DEATH TAKES CIVIL WAR VET

BUTLER, Tenn. – Joseph Powell Campbell, aged 86, died at his home in Grand Rapids Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. He had been in failing health several weeks prior to his death.

Mr. Campbell was an ex-federal soldier, having enlisted in the 13th Tennessee Cavalry in 1863 at the early age of sixteen, and served during the remainder of the War. After the war he returned to Butler, where he spent the rest of his life. Mr. Campbell was born in Butler, Tennessee in 1847.

Surviving him are Mrs. B. H. Bowman, a daughter, of Appalachia, Virginia; Daniel and F. C. Campbell, two sons, of Butler, Tennessee, and several grandchildren and numerous relatives of this vicinity. Funeral services will be conducted from the home of the deceased in Grand Rapids section today.

Interment will be in the Stallines Cemetery, on Elk.

CAMPBELL, Julia Scalf

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 16, 1947 MRS. BRUCE CAMPBELL

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Julia Scalf Campbell, wife of Bruce Campbell, who died at her home in Norfolk, Va. about 2 a.m. Friday, are incomplete.

Mrs. Campbell lived in Elizabethton for many years and her body will be returned here for funeral sometime Sunday and will be taken to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

Surviving Mrs. Campbell, who was a member of the Baptist denomination, are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Paul Dody of California, two grandchildren and a brother, Sam Scalf.

CAMPBELL, Julia Scalf

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 17, 1947 MRS. BRUCE CAMPBELL

Funeral of Mrs. Julia Scalf Campbell, 45, wife of Bruce Campbell, who died at a Norfolk, Va. hospital Friday at 1 a.m., will be held in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 p.m.

The Rev. Joe Strother and the Rev. Paul Roberts will officiate. Luther Hampton will be in charge of the music. Burial will be in the Happy Valley memorial Park.

Mrs. Campbell lived for many years in Elizabethton. She was a native of Sullivan County. Mr. Campbell was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Johnson City.

Survivors are her husband, Bruce Campbell, one daughter, Mrs. Nora Alice Beaty, Alemada, Calif.; two brothers, Howard Turbyfill, Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Leticia Buckles of Elizabethton; two grandchildren.

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Active pall-bearers[sic]: Earl Whittemore, Bill DeBusk, Bob Rambo, Frank Williams, Earl Vaught, Harry Johnson.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Earl Vaught, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Tom Carriger, Mrs. H. E. Smith, Mrs. Rock Bradshaw, Mrs. Harry Johnson, Mrs. Luda Hodge, Mrs. Carl Lyons, Mrs. Clem Lyons, Mrs. Linville, Mrs. Clarence Howington, Mrs. Bill Gobble, Miss Celo Gobble, Mrs. John Roberts, Mrs. S. D. Roberts, Mrs. Son Noel.
[JAKS Note: Only one of the two brothers were named in above obituary.]

CAMPBELL, June Carolyn

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 24, 1936
JUNE CAROLYN CAMPBELL
ERWIN, July 24 – Funeral services for June Carolyn Campbell, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Campbell, were conducted from the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Thompson, Monday afternoon, the Rev. J. A. Anderson officiating.
Burial was in Martin’s Creek Cemetery

CAMPBELL, J. W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 27, 1934 J. W. CAMPBELL

J. W. Campbell of Knoxville, 56, died at St. Mary’s hospital Saturday afternoon at 4:50. The body was brought to Bluff City Sunday afternoon on train 26. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning from the home of his father-in-law, S. G. Henley. The Rev. Pinkerton of the Baptist church officiated. He was assisted by the Rev. Orr, pastor of the M. E., South. Burial followed in the Morning View Cemetery.

Mr. Campbell, a salesman, formerly lived in Elizabethton.

CAMPBELL, Lafayette

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 3, 1944
LAFAYETTE CAMPBELL
Lafayette Campbell, age 52, route 1, Doeville, passed away yesterday afternoon after an illness of the past three weeks.
Mr. Campbell was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, and was teacher of the Men’s Bible class.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Tishia Campbell; one daughter, Mrs. William DeWeese, and a granddaughter.
Funeral services will probably be held Saturday at the Bethel Baptist Church. Final arrangements await the arrival of relatives. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Lafayette

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 4, 1944
LAFAYETTE CAMPBELL
Funeral services for Lafayette Campbell of Doeville, who passed away Wednesday afternoon at his home after a 3 weeks illness, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be made at the Pierce Cemetery.
The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Lafayette F.

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Again our church circle has been broken. On February 2, 1944, death called from our midst one of our outstanding members.

Lafayette Campbell was born February 14, 1891 at Siam. He was converted and joined the Siam Baptist Church in 1910. He was active in work of his master there, serving in the capacity of church clerk, teacher of the young ladies class, and helping regularly in the weekly prayer service.

In April 1912 he was married to Miss Tishia Stout of Bethel community. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Leona Campbell DeWeese. The wife and daughter, survive him, also a little granddaughter, Ruth Sherrell DeWeese.

Moving into this community he at once united with the Bethel Baptist Church and took up active duties. He also was superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. Teacher of the young men’s class and especially interested in the Young People’s Union and prayer service. When stricken with his fatal illness he was teacher of the Men’s Bible Class.

He was a devoted father and husband, a kind neighbor. He will be greatly missed in the church, home and community.

To the family we extend our deepest sympathy and commend them to the comforting Spirit of the Master. I’ll soon be at home over there, For the end of my Journey I see; Many dear to my heart over there, Are watching and waiting for me. Respectfully submitted, Committee, Mrs. D. C. Pierce, Mrs. Callie Lowe, W. H. Shoun, Mrs. Blaine Stout.

CAMPBELL, Lawrence

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 3, 1944
LAWRENCE CAMPBELL
Lawrence Campbell, 38 years old of route 2, Butler, passed away at his home yesterday morning. Lawrence has been ill for the past six years. He was a member of the Little Milligan Baptist Church. His father preceded him in death last February. Surviving him is his mother, Mrs. Nettie Campbell; two sisters, Mrs. Rod Greenwell of Butler and Miss Beulah Campbell of Butler; three brothers, Private Percy Campbell of Camp Craft, S. C., Private Chauncey Campbell, stationed in England, and Herman Campbell of route 2, Butler; one daughter, Mary Lee of the home and a son, Paul in Idaho.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Little Milligan Baptist Church with the Reverends J. J. Richard, W. W. Ward, Victor Trivett and Joe Miller officiating, with burial in the Campbell Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dallas Moody, Cloe Campbell, Earl Campbell Jr., Paul Duvall, Dana Whaley and Chas. Casey.
Flower girls will be Desmonda Moody, Mona Casey, Bonnie Jean Campbell, Christine Campbell, Dorothy Stout, Dorris Smith, Mrs. Oscar Slimp, and Mrs. Dan Rainbolt.
Funeral services in charge of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, Lawson W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 12, 1933 DEATH TAKES CAMPBELL, 72

Lawson W. Campbell, 72, one of Carter county’s outstanding citizens and for the past 23 years local depot agent for the E. T. & W. N. C. Railway company, died at his home about two miles from here at 8:30 this morning following a two week’s illness from pneumonia.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 2:30 Wednesday, the Rev. C. L. Bowden, the Rev. G. W. Matney and the Rev. W. J. Potter officiating. Interment will be made in Highland Cemetery.

Music will be furnished by a quartet from the First Baptist church, using “Crossing the Bar” and “One Sweetly Solemn Thought” as the two main songs.

The deceased was one of the most beloved and most highly respected citizens in this county. He led an exemplary life, and was one of the highest types of manhood. Always kind and affectionate, he

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created friends easily and counted them by the hundreds. He loved the simple things of life, simplicity being the keynote to his success in life.

He was born at Hampton in 1861, son of the late Alford Campbell and Sarah Shull Campbell, who were descendents of early pioneers of this section. He was married to Alice Shull, of Butler. To this union five children were born, four of whom still survive, Fred W. Campbell, Roan Mountain; Mrs. Lena Barker, Butler; Mrs. Lillie Garvey, Knoxville; and Miss Mary Campbell, Elizabethton.

Mr. Campbell spent fifty years in the railroad service, eight years as agent for the V. & S. W. Railway Co. at Butler, and forty-two years in the service of the E. T. & W. N. C., eighteen years as agent at Hampton and 23 years at Elizabethton. He also was president of the Carter county bank one year before it merged with the First National Bank.

Mr. Campbell’s death came as a distinct shock to his hundreds of admirers and friends over Carter county and east Tennessee, and while many have expressed themselves at the keen regret of his passing, they expressed themselves more freely as to the life he had lived and the fine example that he gave.

Active pallbearers will be J. B. Crowe, Chester Edens, Cale Ellis, Willie Elliott, Weyman Johnson, and W. Y. Simerly.

CAMPBELL, Lewis L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 27, 1940
LEWIS L. CAMPBELL
Lewis L. Campbell, age 40, died at his home in Shady Valley, Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 2:00 Friday afternoon with the Rev. Winfield Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Woods Cemetery.
Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from the friends at the funeral.
Survivors are his wife, Lillie Campbell; 3 daughters, Mrs. Vie Gilley, Winnie and Mattie Campbell; 3 sons, Bud, Sanford, and William.

CAMPBELL, Lillian Miranda

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 7, 1968 Lillian Miranda Campbell. . .

Lillian Miranda Campbell, age 59 of Butler (Rock Springs Community) died at her home Wednesday at 5:00 a.m. after a long illness. She was a native of Kentucky, but had made her home in Johnson County for a number of years. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Maxwell Miranda, and a member of the Southern Methodist Church at Earling, West Virginia since 1930.

Survivors are: Her husband, Wade H. Campbell, Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Ruby) Dillon, Columbus Miss. and Mrs. John (Ruth) Fletcher, Detroit, Mich.; one brother: Estal Miranda, Logan, W.Va.; one sister: Mrs. Frances McComas, Huntington, W.Va.; three grand-children[sic]

Funeral services were conducted from the Rock Springs Baptist Church Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Brooks Peters and Rev. Clyde Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Dyson Grove Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were: R.D. Campbell, Jack West, Robert Cable, Ralph Kimberlin, Ron Stout, Dean Stout, Delmer Pierce and Guy Campbell.

Flower-bearers[sic]: Ladies of the church and neighbors.

Honorary pall-bearers[sic]: Jack Wilson, Tommy Stout, Jess Wagner, Ray Cardwell, Dana Morley, Stacy Grindstaff, Asa Stout, Roby Williams.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CAMPBELL, Lillie

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MRS. LILLIE CAMPBELL
Mrs. Lillie Campbell, 30, wife of Emmett Campbell, died in a local hospital Sunday afternoon at

two o’clock.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home on Siam Pike, Tuesday morning at ten o’clock

with the Rev. Johnson in charge. Interment will be in the Highland cemetery.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by her husband: two sons, L. D. Campbell, Edford Campbell; one

daughter, Helen Louise Campbell; her mother, Mrs. Jennie Canter; four brothers, Brown, Frank, Ray and Carl Canter.

Pallbearers will be Harrison Canter, Jim Rogers, Jack Markland, Dan Perry, Will Turner, Lofton Keller.

Flower bearers will be Mrs. Lena Turner, Hassie Edmondson, Lizzie Turner, Bertha Wood, Viola Markland, Evelyn Rogers.

CAMPBELL, Lizzie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 22, 1950
MRS. LIZZIE CAMPBELL
Mrs. Lizzie Campbell, 83, died at her home, route 4, Elizabethton today at 5:50 a.m. after a lingering illness. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, James Campbell; two sons, Criss of the home and David of Johnson City; three daughters, Mrs. Roxie Smith, Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Mattie Oliver, all of route 1, Hampton; 24 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the home with the Rev. Clarence Nelson, the Rev. H. J. Campbell, the Rev. Clarence Snodgrass, and the Rev. Carl Osborne officiating. Burial will be in the Union Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be the grandsons, and the flower bearers will be the granddaughters.
The body was taken to the home today at 4 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, Lizzie

“The Carter County News,” Thursday, May 25, 1950 MRS. LIZZIE CAMPBELL

Mrs. Lizzie Campbell, 83, died at her home, Route 4, Elizabethton, Monday at 5:50 a.m., after a lingering illness. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church.

Survivors are her husband, James Campbell, two sons, Criss of the home and David of Johnson City; three daughters, Mrs. Roxie Smith, Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Mattie Oliver, all of Route 1, Hampton; 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Nelson, the Rev. H. J. Campbell, the Rev. Clarence Snodgrass and the Rev. Carl Osborne officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Tetrick Funeral Home was in charge.

CAMPBELL, Loss

Elizabethton Star, Elizabethton, TN – Thursday, December 1, 1932 LASS[sic] CAMPBELL

Lass Campbell, who died at one o’clock at the age of 97 years, will be buried this afternoon in the Grindstaff cemetery. Funeral services were to have been held this afternoon at two o’clock at the church of God, with the Rev. C. H. King officiating.

Mr. Campbell succumbed after a heart attack at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Rogers, 921 Johnson avenue.

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He is survived by eight children: Mrs. Maggie Lowe, Jessie Campbell, Major Campbell, Sam Campbell, Emmett Campbell, Mrs. Evelyn Rogers, Mrs. Catherine Brannon, Mrs. Elizabeth Turner, and Mrs. Naomi Arnett; brothers, Bass Campbell and Bob Campbell; sisters, Mrs. Liza Estep, Mrs. Sallie Pierce, Mrs. Cressie Blevins, and Mrs. Mallie Spivy.

CAMPBELL, Lula Smith

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 30, 1948
MRS. LULA SMITH CAMPBELL
Lula Smith Campbell, 58, died at the home Route 9, Elizabethton, Sunday at 11:30 a.m. after an illness of several months. Mrs. Campbell was the daughter of the late George and Grant Carriger Smith, pioneer families of Carter County. She was a member of the Watauga Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Percy Campbell and one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Williams; five sons, Ralph, Harold, Spencer, Leonard and Raymond Campbell, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. R. I. Campbell of Elizabethton and Mrs. W. L. Glover of Jonesboro; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Watauga Valley Baptist Church today at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Lloyd Greer officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery at Hampton.
The Hardin Brothers Quartet will be in charge of the music. Active pallbearers will be Marcus Campbell, Locket Campbell, Charles Peters, Lawrence Whitehead, Lefter Pierce and Jack Glover. Nieces will serve as flower bearers.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, M. D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 30, 1947 M. D. CAMPBELL

M. D. Campbell, 82, died at the home of his son, Dana H. Campbell, Milligan, Tenn., at 6:00 p.m. Monday after a lingering illness. Mr. Campbell was a prominent farmer.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. John F. Lewis, Route 5, Elizabethton, Mrs. Creta Simerly, Galveston, Texas; two sons, D. H. Campbell, Milligan College, Tenn., and M. H. Campbell, Hampton, Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. John Glover, Hampton, Mrs. Zeb Howell, Naomi, Ky., and Mrs. Andrew Goodwin, Wolcott, Ind.; two brothers, Lawson Campbell, Hampton, and John J. Campbell, Route 5, Johnson City; also 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Cardens Bluff Baptist Church with the Rev. W. W. Ward and the Rev. W. J. Potter officiating. Burial will be in Cardens Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be M. G. Nidiffer, Floyd Campbell, Clyde Campbell, Donald Lewis, Donald Smith, Ralph Smith, Paul Glover, and John Campbell, Jr. Flower bearers will be selected from friends at the church.

The body will be returned to the home of M. H. Campbell at Braemar, Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. and will remain there until 1:00 o’clock Wednesday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour before time for the services.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, M. D. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 8, 1936
Mrs. M. D. CAMPBELL
Funeral services for Mrs. M. D. Campbell, 58, who died Friday night at 7:30 at her home in Cardens Bluff after an illness of two-weeks, will be conducted this afternoon at 2:00 from the Cardens Bluff Baptist Church with the Rev. J. W. Potter and the Rev. John Hall officiating. Interment will be in the family

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cemetery.
Survivors are the husband; two sons, M. H. Campbell and D. H. Campbell; two daughters, Mrs. J. F. Lewis and Mrs. Clayton Simerly; two brothers, L. G. Lewis and G. Lewis; and six sisters, Mrs. Nannie Wilson of Butler, Mrs. Will Nidiffer, Mrs. Mattie Pierce, Mrs. Naoma Lewis and Mrs. Jennie Lewis, all of Cardens Bluff.
Active pallbearers will be Charlie Peters, V. B. Pierce, Virgil Simerly, R. S. Wilson, D. M. Chambers, and M. C. Montgomery.
Flower bearers will include Mrs. Ed Lewis, Mrs. Carter Oliver, Mrs. V. B. Pierce, Mrs. R. C. Montgomery, Mrs. R. S. Wilson, Mrs. D. M. Chambers, Mrs. Howard Lewis, Mrs. Floyd Campbell, Mrs. Ethel Campbell, Mrs. Harry Pierce, Mrs. Virgil Simerly, and Mrs. P. P. Lewis.

CAMPBELL, M. S.
HOWINGTON, Rev. H.,
LOVE, Alfred T.
STOUT, Millard
“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 17, 1930
DEATH CLAIMS AGED MINISTER; M. S. CAMPBELL. Three Others Die in County Over Week-End. RITES ARRANGED. Rev Howington Will Be Buried Her Thursday.

Five deaths occurred in and near Elizabethton Sunday and early today. Two men who died, Mathew S. Stephenson Campbell and the Rev. H. Howington, are prominent local citizens, the other three being Millard Stout, 816 Fourth street, Opal B. Wilson, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wilson of the State line road, and Alfred Taylor Love, a prominent farmer of Gap Creek.

Four of the deaths may be termed sudden. Mr. Love succumbing to a lingering illness.

The Rev. H. Howington

The Rev. H. Howington, age seventy-one, died at 9:30 yesterday morning, while feeding the chickens in the backyard of his home here on Beach street. Death was due to heart disease, according to physicians. He was pastor of the Free Will Baptist church on First street.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Free Will Baptist church at ten o’clock Tuesday morning with the Rev. A. N. H__field of Greeneville, the Rev. James Fair, and Judge W. R. Allen officiating.

Rev. Howington has lived here for the past forty-five years. He is survived by his widow, four daughters, Mrs. Rex Hopson and Mrs. A. B. Elliott of Johnson City, Mrs. A. E. Merritt and the Mrs. H. M. Logan of Abingdon, Va.; and four sons, Tom Howington of Bristol, Charles, Big Stone Gap, Va., and Will and Clarence of Elizabethton.

Interment will be made in the Highland Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Abe Hart, W. E. Shite, Bill Colbaugh, Doc Treadway, Hamp Hyder, Ike Peters, Luther Arnold, and Dayton Hurt. Flower bearers are Mrs. D. A. Hicks, Mrs. James Lewis, Mrs. Dayton Elliott, Mrs. Etta Robinson, Mrs. Earl Merritt, Mrs. Arlo Crosswhite, Mrs. W. M. Bowling and Miss Retta Fair.

Mathew S. Campbell

Mathew Stephenson Campbell died at his home First Street, Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. of asthma.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eliza Campbell; three daughters, Mrs. F. D. Wingfield, Mrs. S. F. Shell of this city, and Miss Margaret Campbell of Johnson City; one son, Howard Campbell of Elizabethton; two brothers, Joe and Matt Campbell of Leesburg in Washington county; two sisters, Mesdames Carsons of Telford, Tenn.
Active pallbearers are Grant Hardin, Dungan Rhudy, C. C. Arnett, Cameron Smith and Major Hathaway. Flower girls are the Daughters of America.
Council No. 1 of the Jr. O.U.A.N. will have charge of the body at the Highland Cemetery.
Mr. Campbell was for 30 years in business in Elizabethton, owning a billiard hall, picture show restaurant, confectionary store and barbershop. He was also in business in Erwin for 12 years having an ice cream

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parlor, billiard parlor, and restaurant there. Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday, 2 p.m., if weather conditions permit.
If not, they will be held at the Presbyterian church at 2 o’clock.
Alfred Taylor Love

Alfred Love, 70, died at his home on the Gap Creek road at one-thirty this morning after a lingering illness. Mr. Love was a large landowner and a prominent farmer of Carter county. He has always lived in Gap Creek section, staying part of the time with his grandson, who bears the same name and lives at Watauga Point.

Mr. Low was the son of Robert Love, a pioneer lawyer and cousin of Ex-governor, Alf Taylor. Survivors are Judge Frank Dedreck Love of Georgetown, Texas, and a sister, Mrs. Leroy Shields of Paris, France, and seven nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be made upon the arrival of his brother Frank Dedreck Love.

Millard Stout

Funeral services were held this morning for Millard Stout, 56, at the home, 816 Fourth street, conducted by Rev. James H. Fair. Interment will be made at the Mottern cemetery.
Mr. Stout died of Bright’s disease, at his home, Sunday. He is survived by four sons and two daughters.

CAMPBELL, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 14, 1930
MRS. MARY E. CAMPBELL
Mrs. Mary E. Campbell died at her home at Hampton Saturday afternoon at three o’clock after a long illness. Mrs. Campbell was born Jan. 27th 1850, at Hampton and was married to John T. Campbell in the year 1867. To this union was born eight children, Twenty-six grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren survive.
Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Luther Hampton was in charge of the music, and the Reverends E. Roy Gentry, J. J. Musick, and Walter Carpenter were in charge of the services. Interment was held at the Hall cemetery.
Flowers were in charge of Mrs. Maude Tamsey, Mrs. Cleo Ward, Mrs. Lela Brumit, Miss Lela Crumley, Miss Lillian Blevins, Miss Mary Crumley, Mrs. Grace Walker, Mrs. Mada Nave, and Mrs. Walter Brumit. Pallbearers were Ross Campbell, Lon Brumit, Leffer Baker, Gurnie Campbell, Albert Baker, and Walter Brumit.

CAMPBELL, Mary Callie

“The Tomahawk, Wednesday, December 8, 1954
TRADE.
Mrs. Mary Callie Campbell, 77, died Saturday, Nov. 27, at Vilas, N. C. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock on Monday, Nov. 29, at the Union Baptist Church here. Burial was held in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, William W. Campbell of Vilas; also by five sons and two daughters. She has two brothers here, Conley Thomas and Asa Thomas.

CAMPBELL, Mary Lou

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 11, 1941 MARY LOU CAMPBELL

Funeral services for Mary Lou Campbell, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Melvin Campbell, who died in a Johnson City hospital yesterday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Phil Shepherd will officiate. Burial will be made in the Carden’s Bluff Baptist cemetery.

Active pall bearers: Charles Glover, Homer Goodwin, Charlie Peters and Lot Carden.
Surviving are the parents, of Hampton; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Campbell, and maternal

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grandmother, Mrs. Mary Carden, of Hampton.

CAMPBELL, Mattie Caroline

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 7, 1943 AUNT MATTIE CAMPBELL

Aunt Mattie Caroline Campbell, age 78, died at her home near Jonesboro, on the Erwin highway this morning at 6:30 o’clock. Aunt Mattie formerly resided at Carden’s Bluff, Carter county.

Funeral arrangements are not complete and will be announced later.
The body will remain at the North Funeral Home until the hour of the funeral.

CAMPBELL, Mattie Caroline

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, May 8, 1943 MRS. MATTIE CAROLINE CAMPBELL

Mrs. Mattie Caroline Campbell, age 78, familiarly know to hundreds in Carter county as “Aunt Mattie,” died at her home on the Erwin-Jonesboro highway at 6:30 a.m. Friday after a brief illness.

Mrs. Campbell, a native Carter countian, formerly resided in the Carden’s Bluff area, and was one of the many who had to seek a new homestead after construction work started on the Carden’s Bluff TVA dam.

A member of a prominent East Tennessee pioneer family, her Carter County home was one of the oldest in that section.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Hampton Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Johnnie Hall, in charge assisted by Rev. John Matthews. Interment will be in the Hall cemetery.

Survivors are two sons, J. G. Campbell, Butler, and G. R. Campbell, Jonesboro; one daughter, Mrs. Nell Morley, Butler; one brother, Alf Gambill, West Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Bell Jordan, and Mrs. Laura Tilley, both of Johnson City, Mrs. Alice Vaught, Neva, Tenn., Mrs. Cora Gullian, and Mrs. Nannie Dickens, both of West Va.; also 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.

Pallbearers and flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from the friends attending the funeral. The body will remain at the North Funeral Home until the hour of the funeral.

CAMPBELL, Melvin D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 21, 1941 MELVIN D. CAMPBELL

Melvin D. Campbell, age 65, died at his home at Cardens Bluff, yesterday afternoon at 4:15 o’clock, after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Cardens Bluff Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Rev. George Westmoreland and Rev. Phil Shepperd officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Melvin Campbell; two daughters, Mrs. Carmel Morton and Miss Dorothy Campbell; five sons, Charles, Mayon, George, Adrian and Kyle Campbell; one sister, Mrs. D. O. Johnson; also two grandchildren.

Active pall-bearers: B. H. Peters, L. W. Goodwin, Ray Wilson, Gene Campbell, Cris Campbell and H. G. Greene.

Flower-bearers: Gertrude and Norma Montgomery, Meta Lewis, Lena Lewis, Georgia Peters, Mrs. Stanley Ward, Maude Perry, Mrs. Charles Peters, Mrs. Oscar Johnson, Mrs. Dana Campbell, Irelene Carden, Mary Ruth Glover, Mrs. Mike Hazelwood.

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CAMPBELL, Mike Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 17, 1948
MIKE THOMAS CAMPBELL
Mike Thomas Campbell, 78, died at his home 200 Elk Ave., Sunday at 11:00 p.m., after an illness of three years. Mr. Campbell was a native of Carter County and a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Millie Campbell; five sons, John Campbell, Cameron Campbell, Perry Campbell, Herman Campbell of Elizabethton, Nat Campbell of Oklahoma; seven daughters, Mrs. Ella Miller of Ohio, Mrs. Stella Livingston, Mrs. Irene Townsend, Mrs. Oleta Livingston, and Mrs. Essie Bingham of Elizabethton, Mrs. Donna Bailey of Hampton, Mrs. Alice Mosely of Johnson City; one stepdaughter, Myra Rhea; fifty-seven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
The body will be returned to the home 200 Elk Ave. this afternoon. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Mike Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 18, 1948
MIKE THOMAS CAMPBELL
Mike Thomas Campbell, 78, died at his home 200 Elk Avenue Sunday at 11:00 p.m., after an illness of three years. Mr. Campbell was a native of Carter County and a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Millie Campbell; five sons, John Campbell, Cameron Campbell, Perry Campbell, Herman Campbell of Elizabethton, Nat Campbell of Oklahoma; seven daughters, Mrs. Ella Miller of Ohio, Mrs. Stella Livingston, Mrs. Irene Townsend, Mrs. Oleta Livingston, and Mrs. Essie Bingham of Elizabethton, Mrs. Donna Bailey of Hampton, Mrs. Alice Mosely of Johnson City; one stepdaughter, Myra Rhea; 57 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Julia Kelley of Route 2, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Baptist Church at Gap Creek with the Rev. Charlie Souder and the Rev. Hubert Green officiating.
Burial will be in the McKeehan Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Selba Campbell, Gene and Max Campbell, Glenn Livingston, Dale Townsend and Arville Miller.
Flower bearers are Rhoda F. Lyons, Mary A. Mosely, Virginia Townsend, Ora Love Townsend, Dorothy Livingston, Floyd L. Livingston, Rhoda Rhea, Lucile Rhea, Toots Rhea, Mary Snyder, Claude McKeehan, Mary Douglas, Wilma McKeehan, Alma Ruth Campbell, Mozelle Livingston, Francis Livingston, Deloris Livingston and Hilda Campbell.
The body was returned to the home Monday afternoon. The funeral cortege will leave the home for the church at 1:00 o’clock Wednesday. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Mod M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 20, 1941 MOD M. CAMPBELL

Funeral services for Mod M. Campbell, 52, who died at his home on Route 5 yesterday morning after a lingering illness, were held from the Poplar Grove Baptist church this morning at 10:00. Rev. T. B. Freeman officiated. Burial took place in the family cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mod Campbell; four sons, Harry, Clyde, Hobert and Gatha Campbell, all of Carter county; one brother, Jack Campbell, Carter County; three sisters, Mrs. Melia Campbell, Johnson City; Mrs. Tildie Lowe, Johnson county; and Mrs. Dosh Richardson, Carter County.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 15, 1944
INFANT CAMPBELL
Infant Myra Ann Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell of Hampton, died in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital this morning. She is survived by a twin sister and her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock in Hall’s Cemetery at Hampton. The Rev. Millard Sallers will officiate.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CAMPBELL, Nancy J. Goodwin

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 5, 1935
Carden’s Bluff Woman Dies Here
Mrs. Nancy J. Campbell, 81, of Carden’s Bluff, died at the home of her grandson, Robert Hinkle, on West E. Street at 5:00 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Campbell was a daughter of the late Melvin and Nancy J. Goodwin. About sixty years ago she was married to George Campbell, who passed away about 24 years ago.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Eddie Peters, Mrs. Arlie Hinkle, and Mrs. Rosie Peters of Hampton; two sons, R. L. Campbell and P. R. Campbell, Watauga Valley.
The body will be removed to the home at Carden’s Bluff, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Interment will be made in the family cemetery.

CAMPBELL, Nancy J. Goodwin

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 6, 1935
MRS. NANCY CAMPBELL
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy J. Campbell, who died Saturday night, were conducted from her late residence at Carden’s Bluff this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock in charge of the Rev. S. O. Pinkerton, assisted by the Rev. Johnnie Hall. Interment was made in the Campbell Cemetery.
Survivors included three daughters, Mrs. Eddie Peters, Mrs. Artie Hinkle and Mrs. Rose Peters at Hampton and two sons, R. L. Campbell and P. R. Campbell of Watauga.
Active pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased. They were Gather Campbell, Coy Hinkle, Charles Peters, Harold Peters, Spencer Peters, Gordon Campbell, M. G. Montgomery.
Flower bearers were granddaughters of the deceased. They were Mrs. Dolton Morton, Ruby Campbell, Hazel Campbell, Mrs. Charles Peters, Mrs. Coy Hinkle, Mrs. Robert Hinkle, Mrs. M. C. Montgomery, Gladys Campbell, Georgie Peters, Mrs. Ralph Campbell, Norma Montgomery, Virginia Baker, Mrs. Gather Campbell, C. Hinkle, Charles Peters, Harold Peters, Spencer[sic]. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Carden, Gene Campbell, D. B. Pierce, D. T. Pierce, Thurman Glover, Lovey Carden, Henry Greene, W. N. Davis, Lewis Shaw, Charles Campbell, Dennis Hamm, Charles Blevins, Pearl Lewis, Fate Goodwin, John Campbell, Loss Lewis, Loss Campbell, King Shaw, Melvin Campbell, J. V. Bunting, Geo. Oliver, M. D. Campbell, Clate Morton, Maynard Campbell, Dr. Joe Harden, Dr. J. B. Shoun, Dr. E. T. Pearson, Hicks Treadway, Ray Wilson and Carriger[sic].

CAMPBELL, Nanie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 2, 1935
MRS. NANIE CAMPBELL
Mrs. Nanie Campbell, 76, died at her home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Surviving are her husband, Alex Campbell and two daughters, Mrs. John Williams, Watauga Valley, and Mrs. John Nave, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Hampton Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in the Van Huss Cemetery at Siam.

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Pallbearers: Will Van Huss, Tom Nave, Roscoe Morley, J. C. Hayes, Stant Hicks and John Nave.

CAMPBELL, Nick

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 30, 1935
NICK CAMPBELL
Funeral services for Nick Campbell, 65, who died at his home on Johnson Avenue yesterday at one o’clock following a prolonged illness, were held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Watauga Valley Methodist Church.
The Reverend Clarence Howington and the Reverend G. W. Matney officiated.
Four daughters and four sons survive the deceased man: Mrs. Wilson Lewis, Carter, Tenn.; Mrs. Hill Tester, Elizabethton, Mrs. Charles Dugger, and Mrs. Garfield Garland, Elizabethton; Robert Campbell, Watauga Valley, Jake Campbell, Berea, Ky., Homer Campbell, Elizabethton. One sister, Mrs. Lee Oliver, Blue Springs, and one brother, Mike Campbell, Damascus, Va. who survive Mr. Campbell.
Pallbearers were Robert Johnson Jr., Stenson Cole, Bill Campbell, Glen Tester, James Rogers and Nick Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers were Stanley Holder, Billy Lewis, Roy Oliver, Jim Lewis, Willis Lewis, Arthur Wilson, Frazier Crumley, Carl Crumley, Jake Estep, Curtis Holder, Ham Holder, Polley Shoun, Dud Shoun, Nick Holder, Andy Estep and Lewis White.
Flower bearers were Mesdames Minnie Hendrick, Pearl Nave, Lizzie Garland, John Limebough, Clara Cox, Polley Tester, Evelyn Rogers, Stenson Cole, Mary Ledford, Bertha Guinn, Carrie Combs and Mary Tester.
[JAKS Note: obituary mentions four sons; however, only three were named]

CAMPBELL, Ode

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 20, 1963
Ode Campbell…
…Ode Campbell, 61, Route 2, Butler, died in Carter County Hospital Saturday at 8 a.m. after an illness of two weeks.
He was a life-long resident of Johnson County and the son of the late George and Naomi Finney Campbell. He was the owner of Campbell’s Grocery Store and Service Station. He was a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church and had served as treasurer for a number of years.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Fay Dugger Campbell; one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Trivette, Route 2; one son, Raymond Campbell.
Funeral services were conducted from the Meadowview Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dayton Jones, Rev. Alvin Hick and the Rev. Keene Roark officiating. Music in charge of the Clyde Cornett Quartet. Active pallbearers were Delmas and George Bunton; J.C. and Jack Campbell, Tommy Conway, David Dugger, Bill Cable, J.B. and Ralph Evans. Burial was in the Bunton Cemetery.
Hathaway-Percy in charge.

CAMPBELL, Oran Cloe

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 24, 1944
ORAN CLOE CAMPBELL
Oran Cloe Campbell, 37, died at 3 a.m. today at his home, Butler, RFD 2 after a one-week illness.
The deceased would have been ordained a preacher of the Baptist religion on November 26.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Reta Campbell, two sons, Darrell and Billy; four daughters, Imojene, Carroll, Maxine, Jessie, Jo; his father, Geo. P. Campbell, Butler, RFD 2; four sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Slimp and Mrs. Fuller McQueen of Butler, Mrs. Mamie Johnson of Clinton, Indiana, a foster sister, Mrs. Carmie Campbell, Butler.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

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Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.

CAMPBELL, Oran Cloe

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 25, 1944
ORAN C. CAMPBELL
Funeral services for Oran Cloe Campbell, 37, who died at his home in Butler, RFD No. 2 at 3:00 a.m. October 24, will be held Thursday, October 26, at 12:30 p.m. at the home and at the Sink Valley Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
Officiating ministers are the Reverends Dayton Jones, Joe Miller, I. J. Richardson and Joe Potter. Pallbearers, Wesley McNeil, Dow Moody, Richard Fletcher, Noah Fletcher, Stanley Brown and Red Norris. Interment will be in the Campbell Cemetery.
Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.

CAMPBELL, Orville William

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 7, 1944
ORVILLE W. CAMPBELL
Orville William Campbell, age 26, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Hospital this morning at 10 o’clock after a one-day illness.
Mr. Campbell was here visiting with his father before his induction into the Army, when he became ill. He has made his home in Pulaski, Virginia, where he and his wife operated a small lunchroom.
Surviving are his wife, Lottie; one daughter, Drema Dawn; two step-sons, Charles Garnet, Donald Realred; his father, Will Campbell; his step-mother, Mrs. Will Campbell; two half-sisters, Myrtle Florence and Hazel Campbell; half-brother, R. E. Campbell.
Funeral services will probably be Sunday afternoon. Arrangements are incomplete. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Orville William

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 8, 1944
ORVILLE W. CAMPBELL
Funeral services for Orville William Campbell who died yesterday at St. Elizabeth Hospital will be held Monday afternoon at the Stoney Creek Baptist Church at Carter at 2 o’clock with the Rev. W. B. Davis and the Rev. D. N. Jones officiating. Pallbearers will be chosen from friends at the services. Burial will be in the Grindstaff Cemetery.
The body will be taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Campbell, route 5, at two o’clock and will lie in state at the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until tomorrow morning.

CAMPBELL, Patricia Gale

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 10, 1958 PATRICIA GALE CAMPBELL…

… 3-weeks-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell died in Downingtown, Pa., Saturday.

Survivors are the parents of Downingtown, Pa.; one brother, James D. of the home; maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Emmett Parsons of Mountain City, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Campbell of Elizabethton.

Funeral services were held at the New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jerald Carlton officiating. Burial was in Donnelly Cemetery.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

CAMPBELL, Phebie

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“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 31, 1929
MRS. PHEBIE CAMPBELL
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the First Baptist Church at Carter for Mrs. Phebie Campbell, 62, who died at her home in Carter on Tuesday morning. The services were conducted by the Rev. James Richardson. Interment was made in the Grindstaff Cemetery.

CAMPBELL, Phyllis Jo Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 9, 1944
PHYLISS JO ANN CAMPBELL
Phyllis Jo Ann Campbell, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Campbell of Elizabethton, route 2, died at the St. Elizabeth Hospital this morning at two o’clock.
Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Earl C. Jr. and Jackie; four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Shaw, Hampton; Christine, Bonnie Jean, and Martha Lee, all of route 2; maternal grandfather, Rollent McNeal, Butler; paternal grandfather, J. A. Campbell of Butler.
Burial will be in the family cemetery Wednesday morning at ten o’clock. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Ralph, Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 9, 1936
RALPH CAMPBELL, JR.
Funeral services and interment for Ralph Campbell, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell of Blue Springs, were conducted this afternoon at two o’clock at Smith Cemetery near Cardens Bluff.

CAMPBELL, Robert

“Elizabethton Star, Thursday, October 31, 1929
ROBERT CAMPBELL
Funeral services were to have been held at the Buffalo Church at Buffalo Creek, Sullivan County, this afternoon at two o’clock for Robert Campbell who died at his home at Hampton on Wednesday at one o’clock. The last rites will be conducted by the Rev. O. L. Pinkerton, with interment in the Beaver Creek cemetery. Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife Ellen and two children, a daughter, Kawaa, and son Bobbie.

CAMPBELL, Robert D.

“The Tomahawk,” October 30, 1963
Robert D. Campbell…
Robert D. Camubell[sic] age 72 of Butler, Sink Valley community, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital Tuesday noon after a short illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and member of the Sink Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Elsie Campbell, Butler; one brother, Burson Campbell, Butler; two half- brothers, Allen DeLoach of Dayton, Ohio and Danford Moreland, Virginia; one half-sister, Mrs. Alice Heaton, Oregon.
Funeral services were conducted from the Sink Valley Baptist Church Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Earl Campbell and the Rev. J.J. Richardson offiicating[sic]
Pallbearers were Allen Birchfield, Noah Fletcher, Ron Fritts, Richard Fletcher, Vaught Grindstaff, Dorsey Fletcher, Robert Murray, Sam Proffitt and Norman Smith.
Burial was in Holden cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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CAMPBELL, Robert James

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 11, 1946 ROBERT JAMES CAMPBELL

Robert James Campbell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon S. Campbell died at the home, Elizabethton Rt. 2, Tuesday at 3 a.m.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon S. Campbell, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Campbell. The maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tolley Buckles of Bluff City.

A brief prayer service will be conducted from the cemetery this afternoon at 4 p.m. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CAMPBELL, Robert Lee

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 15, 1955 ROBERT LEE CAMPBELL…

Robert Lee Campbell, 16, route 2, Butler, died in the Franklin Clinic, Elizabethton this morning after a brief illness. He was a member of the eighth grade at Little Milligan school.

Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nat Campbell of route 2, Butler; three brothers, Burl, Junior, and Johnny, all of the home, and five sisters, Brenda and Noleta of the home, Mrs. Ray Griffith of the home, Mrs. Fred Griffith of route 2, and Mrs. Haskiel Smith, of route 1, Elizabethton.

CAMPBELL, Robert Lee

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 16, 1955 ROBERT LEE CAMPBELL…

… 16, route 2, Butler, died in the Franklin Clinic, Elizabethton, this morning after a brief illness. He was a member of the eighth grade at Little Milligan school.

Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nat Campbell of route 2, Butler; three brothers, Burl, Junior, and Johnny, all of the home; and five sisters, Brenda and Noleta of the home; Mrs. Ray Griffith of the home, Mrs. Fred Griffith of route 2, and Mrs. Haskiel Smith of route 1, Elizabethton.

CAMPBELL, Robert Leroy

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 5, 1955 ROBERT LEROY CAMPBELL…

Robert Leroy Campbell, 73, of route 3, Butler, died at 10 o’clock last Saturday at his home. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lucy B. Campbell; two sons, Nat and Roy, both of Oregon; four daughters, Mrs. Ada Morley of Oregon, Mrs. Mamie Stout of Idaho; Mrs. Effie Stout of Blountville; and Mrs. Louise Matison of Butler; a sister, Mrs. Ellen Lipford and 18 grandchildren. Funeral was held from Cobbs Creek Baptist Church last Monday afternoon.

CAMPBELL, Robert Nelson

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 28, 1950
PROMINENT ROAN MOUNTAIN MAN FOUND DEAD
Major Robert Nelson Campbell, 67, U. S. Army, retired, a resident of Roan Mountain, was found dead in the home of Dr. T. R. Allen with whom he lived yesterday afternoon at 4:30.
Major Campbell had been in ill health for some time but had seemed to be feeling better for the last few days.
He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Campbell of Johnson City.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John L. Graham, Los Angeles, and Mrs. H. V. Mitchell of Arlington, Virginia; a son, R. N. Campbell, Jr., Canon City, Colorado; a sister, Mrs. L. W. Oaks, Johnson City; two brothers, William H. of Los Angeles and James N. of Washington, D. C.; four grandchildren and numerous

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nieces and nephews.
He received his education at numerous schools in Johnson City, Grant University, Athens, Tennessee, new Tennessee Wesleyan, Hotchkiss Preparatory School, Lakeville, Connecticut. He is a graduate of the U. S. Military Academy, West Point, class of 1908. He was a classmate of Gen. MacArthur.
Major Campbell served in France in World War I and later occupied the chair of military science and tactics at the University of Utah. He was connected for a number of years with a textile company in New York and was the South American representative of Bethlehem Steel Company.
Following his retirement from the U. S. Army, he served on the National Labor Relations Board, headquarters in Washington.
In recent years he had put forth a great deal of effort developing Lake Philip Nelson atop Ripshin Mountain.
Services and interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
The Morris Funeral Home of Johnson City is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Ruth

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 13, 1947 MRS. VAUGHN CAMPBELL

Mrs. Ruth Campbell, 24, died at her home in Hampton, Monday evening at 11:30. She was a member of the Christian Church of Hampton.

Survivors are her husband, Vaught Campbell; one son, Louis, her parents, Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Cates; one brother, L. D. Cates; five sisters, Thelma Cates, Mrs. Arnold Tollett, Hampton, Mrs. Wm. Pierce of Luthersburg, Pa., Mrs. Ersel Stout of Genvina Mills, Va., Mrs. Harry Pierce of Route 3, Elizabethton; ten nieces and nephews and several aunts and uncles, and her grandmother, Mrs. Tom W. Crow, Route 1, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. from the Hampton Christian Church with the Rev. Oswald Wilson in charge assisted by the Rev. Howard Reece, the Rev. E. C. Calhoun and the Rev. John Mathis. Music will be under the direction of the Wilson Quartette.

Active pallbearers: Elmer Mathis, Paul Williams, Jim Casey, Clyde Cates, Raymond Calhoun, John Ellis, Hunter Estep, and T. I. Crow. Flower bearers: Mrs. Louis Lenier, Mrs. Walter Smith, Maude Parhand, Ann Williams, Christine Waits, Vorita Shelton, Adice Pierce, Juanita Dugger, Myron Johnson, Novella McNell, Molly Malone, Grace Shaw, Wilma Hinkle, Dorothy Campbell, Mrs. Howard Lewis.

The body will be returned to the home of her parents at Hampton, Tuesday afternoon and will remain until 1:30 Wednesday when it will lie in state one hour before time for the service.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Sallie

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 24, 1950
MRS. SALLIE CAMPBELL
Mrs. Sallie Campbell died in a local hospital Thursday morning at 8 o’clock after an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Campbell was a life long resident of Hampton.
Survivors are one daughter, Eva Mae Campbell, Hampton; one grandson, Clarence Phillips, Blanchester, Ohio.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Christian Church in Hampton with Rev. Lee Hargraves officiating.
Burial will be made in the Family Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Harlan Horton, Wesley McNeal, Gene Campbell, Frank Cutlip, Arville Hall and Thomas McNeal.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the services.

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Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Samuel Clinton

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 26, 1929
SAMUEL C. CAMPBELL
Samuel Clinton Campbell, 35, died this morning at his home on Oak Street.
Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. W. B. Vance, officiating. Interment will be in the Milligan Cemetery.
Survivors are the widow; six children, Katherine, Lucy, Ellen, Maxine, Geneva, and Paul Campbell; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Campbell; two sisters, the Misses Sallie and Connie Campbell; three brothers, J. D., Hiram and Oliver Campbell.

CAMPBELL, Samuel Clinton

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 1, 1929
SAMUEL CAMPBELL
Funeral services for Samuel Campbell, 24(sic), who died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Campbell, Oak Street, Thursday night, were conducted at the Holiness Church on Arney Street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Brownlow Vance of Shell Creek, officiating, assisted by Lon Price of Erwin, and the Rev. J. C. Howington, of this city. Burial was made in the Milligan Cemetery.
Pallbearers were A. G. Stout, B. H. Davis, George Markland, B. O. Brown, Will Tressler, and Dan Honeycutt.
Those in charge of the flowers were Mrs. A. G. Stout, Mrs. W. H. Fuller, Mrs. Dan Honeycutt, Mrs. Clarence Howington, the Misses Alice Bowers, Hazel Marsh and Natile Price.
Surviving the deceased are the widow; six children; his parents; two sisters, the Misses Sallie and Connie Campbell; and three brothers, Tom, J.B. and Oliver.

CAMPBELL, Sara/Sarah

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 13, 1960 MRS. SARAH CAMPBELL…

… 79, died at her home at Rt. 1, Mountain City, Tuesday morning, Jan. 12.

She is survived by one daughter, Miss Clyde Campbell, Mountain City; one brother, D. V. Thomas, Mountain City; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Coffman, Mrs. Maggie Jenkins and Miss Jennie Thomas, all of Mountain City.

Funeral services will be conducted from Clintons Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14. Burial will be in the Wills cemetery.

CAMPBELL, Sara/Sarah

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 3, 1960 MRS. SARA L. CAMPBELL…

… 79, Mountain City, died at her home Tuesday morning, Jan. 26.

She is survived by one daughter, Miss Clyde Campbell, Mountain City; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Coffman, Mrs. Maggie Jenkins, and Miss Jennie Thomas, all of Mountain City.

Funeral services were conducted at Clinton’s Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Thursday.

CAMPBELL, Teresa

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 26, 1948
TERESA ANN CAMPBELL
Teresa Ann Campbell, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Campbell died at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

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Monday morning.
Survivors are the parents, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Toy Buckles, Bluff City, Route 2; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Campbell.
A short service will be conducted at Caldwell Spring Cemetery Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, Thomas J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 29, 1929
THOMAS J. CAMPBELL
Thomas Jacob Campbell, 69, father of Mrs. J. B. Miles, of this city, died at 11 p.m., last night at the home of a son-in-law, Dr. Elvin H. Hearst, Abingdon Road, Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Campbell had been in declining health for the past six years and during the past year his condition had grown steadily weaker.
Mr. Campbell served for several years as a member of the Bristol, Va. police force and was a member of the Virginia legislature in 1897 and 1898. For a number of years he engaged in farming in Washington County, Va., but his declining health had caused him to retire several years ago.
Survivors are his widow, one son, W. R. Campbell of Dayton, O.; four daughters, Mrs. E. H. Hearst, Mrs. E. C. Clyde of Kingstree, S. C., Mrs. J. B. Miles of Elizabethton, and Miss Amy Brown Campbell; two brothers, J. W. and W. B. Campbell and one sister, Miss Sarah Campbell, all of High Point, N.C.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but the services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m, at the residence.

CAMPBELL, Tina Marie

The Tomahawk,” April 29, 1964
Tina Marie Campbell…
Tina Marie Campbell, 5-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Campbell died unexpectedly Wednesday morning en route to the hospital.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Campbell, Butler; one brother, Dean Michael Campbell of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Campbell, Wilmington, Delaware; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Azel Foraker, Wilmington, Del.
Graveside services were conducted from the Campbell cemetery Friday at 10″00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Hyder officiating.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

CAMPBELL, W. B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, September 17, 1932 W. B. CAMPBELL

Funeral services for W. B. Campbell, 58, who died Thursday evening at ten o’clock in a Banner Elk, N. C. hospital, will be held this afternoon at three o’clock at the Unaka Baptist Church in Johnson City.

Mr. Campbell lived near Roan Mountain.

He became ill Monday, was taken to the hospital, and died Thursday. His body will be taken to Knoxville where he will be buried at the New Gray Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2:30.

He is survived by his wife and six children; his father, J. P. Campbell, 86, Civil war veteran, Butler; two brothers, Dan Campbell and F. C. Campbell, both of Butler; and one sister, Mrs. B. H. Bowman, Appalachia, Va.

CAMPBELL, W. G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, August 7, 1943 W. G. CAMPBELL

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Funeral services for W. G. Campbell, who died at his home in Hampton at three o’clock Friday morning, will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at two o’clock with Johnny Hall in charge.

Survivors are eight sons: J. S. Campbell, E. F. Campbell, H. E. Campbell, Zack Campbell, W. G. Campbell, Jr., Raymond and Robert Campbell, John Bell Campbell; one daughter, Mrs. Bob Johnson.

CAMPBELL, Wilder

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 10, 1937 WILDER CAMPBELL

Wilder Campbell, age 33, died at his home in Shady Valley, Monday afternoon. Funeral services were to be held at the Church of God this afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by the Rev. R. W. Scott. Interment was in the Woods Cemetery.
Mr. Campbell is survived by his widow, Martha Campbell; three children, Howard, Lena and Dewey; his father and mother, Isaac and Laura Campbell; four brothers, Sammie, Lennie, Lewis and James; and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Kaywood and Mrs. Julia Garland.

CAMPBELL, William A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 9, 1931
WILLIAM A. CAMPBELL
William A. Campbell, 87, died at his home at Siam Wednesday night at 11:20 o’clock, as the result of a prolonged illness of paralysis. Funeral services will be held at the Siam Church Friday morning at 10 o’clock with the Rev. E. E. Hazelwood in charge. Interment will follow in the Nave Cemetery there.
The deceased has been afflicted with paralysis for the past nine years, and was practically a helpless invalid. He was one of the last of Carter County’s Civil War veterans.
He is survived by three sons, Fayette Campbell of Doeville, and Jake and Charlie Campbell of Siam; two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Wilson and Miss Hattie Campbell, also of Siam.

CAMPBELL, William Grant

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 17, 1944 BUTLER MAN DIES

William Grant Campbell, age 68, of Butler, Route 2 died Thursday morning following a short illness.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Arnette Campbell; one daughter, Miss Beulah Campbell, four sons, Herman, Percy, and Lawrence all of Butler, and Private Chancy Campbell of Fort Know, Kentucky, and 13 grandchildren.

CAMPBELL, William Grant

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 17, 1944
WILLIAM G. CAMPBELL
William Grant Campbell, well known farmer of Butler, route 2, died at his home this morning at four o’clock after a short illness.
Mr. Campbell would have been 69 years of age May 14. He was a member of the Little Milligan Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Arnettie Campbell; one daughter, Miss Beulah Campbell of the home; four sons, Herman and Percy of route 2, Butler, Lawrence of the home, and Pvt. Choncy Campbell of Fort Knox, Ky.; 13 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete awaiting word from the son in the Army.
The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

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CAMPBELL, William Grant

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 19, 1944
WILLIAM G. CAMPBELL
Funeral services for William G. Campbell of Butler, who died Thursday morning after short illness, will be held Sunday afternoon. A short service will be held for the members of the family at 12:30 at the home, and services at the church will be held at 3:30 at the Little Milligan Baptist Church with the Rev. W. W. Ward in charge, assisted by the Rev. J. J. Richardson, Rev. W. J. Potter, Rev. Victor Trivett, Rev. Dayton Jones, Rev. Joe Miller, Rev. Haven Lowe. Burial will be made in the family cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Arnettie Campbell; two daughters, Miss Beulah Campbell of the home, and Mrs. Glenn Greenville of Butler; four sons, Herman and Percy of route 2, Butler, Lawrence of the home, and Pvt. Choncy Campbell at Fort Knox, Kentucky, who is now home for the services; 13 grandchildren. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CAMPBELL, William Vane

“Elizabethton Star, Wednesday, December 24, 1941 LOCAL MAN MISSING AT PEARL HARBER

One of Carter county’s young men, William Vane Campbell, stationed at Pearl Harbor, has been reported among the missing, following the Japanese attack on December 7.

Young Campbell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell of the Gap Creek section, were notified this week by the War Department that their son was among the missing.

CAMPBELL, William W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 24, 1949
WILLIAM W. CAMPBELL
Funeral services for William W. Campbell, 60, of Route 5, Elizabethton who died in a local hospital Sunday at 1:15 a.m., were conducted at the Stoney Creek Baptist Church of which he was a member, today at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ed Burnette, pastor and the Rev. D. R. Kilgore officiating. Burial was in the Grindstaff Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were the nephews, Grady, Emory, Luther, Harley, Robert and Murley Taylor.
Flower bearers were the nieces.
The Adult Sunday School Class of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church were honorary pallbearers.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Maggie Campbell; one son, R. E. Campbell of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Florence Estep and Miss Hazel Campbell both of the home; four grandchildren; three brothers, James E. Campbell of New York, and Noah W. and Guy Campbell both of Route 5, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Fina Taylor and Mrs. Myrtle Taylor both of Route 5.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CAMPBELL, W. M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 10, 1938
BUCK MOUNTAIN – W. M. CAMPBELL
W. M. Campbell died April 23 after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at High Point Baptist Church, Rev. B. Green officiating.
Pallbearers were Ed Richardson of Hampton, John Holsclaw, Dana Miller, James Laws, L. E. Bower, Roy Isaacs, Estil Laws, Claud Blackwell, Charlie Hopson. Flowergirls[sic] were Dertie Potter, Edith Blackwell, Verl Norris, Pearl Hopson, Gladys Stafford, Dennis Holden, Sallie Holsclaw.
He is survived by the widow and seven children.

CANFIELD, Josephine

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 7, 1941 MRS. JOSEPHINE CANFIELD

The body of Mrs. Josephine B. Canfield, 67, who died in a local hospital Saturday evening, after a brief illness, was sent to Williamsport, Pa. Sunday for burial. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday and burial will follow in the Wildwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Canfield was a native of Pennsylvania and had been spending the winter with her brother in Abingdon, Va.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Townsend Van Glann, Williamsport, Pa.; three brothers, Frank Sebastian, Abingdon, Va.; Walter and James Sebastian, Philadelphia, Pa.; also one granddaughter of Pennsylvania.

CANNON, Brown

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 23, 1950
BROWN CANNON
Brown Cannon, age 60, died Wednesday afternoon at the Veteran’s Hospital, Mountain Home from a heart attack. He was reared at Hunter and had made his home for the past eleven years at Chinquapin Grove. He had been a patient in Mountain Home for several months, and was a veteran of World War I.
He is survived by one uncle, Charlie Oliver.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the home with burial in Mountain Home Cemetery.

CANNON, Elizabeth Miranda

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 12, 1947 MRS. ELIZABETH MIRANDA CANNON

Elizabeth Miranda Cannon, 91, died Saturday morning at 4:35 a.m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. L. Hagle of 610 Railroad Street where she has made her home for the past twenty-nine years since her husband’s death. Mrs. Cannon has been in failing health resulting from a fall on Christmas Day. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.

She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. J. H. Evans and Mrs. J. M. Hodges both of Johnson City, Mrs. Ws. L. Hagle of Elizabethton, Mrs. J. R. Hagle of Kingsport and Mrs. Nella Evans of Princetown, West Virginia; two sons, F. H. Cannon of Kingsport and L. A. Cannon of Johnson City; forty-eight grandchildren, a number of great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Calvary Baptist Church Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Services will also be conducted from the Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Elk Park, North Carolina at 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon.

Active pallbearers will be the grandsons and flowerbearers[sic] will be the granddaughters.

The body was moved to the home of Mrs. W. L. Hagle, 610 Railroad Street, Saturday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CANNON, Frank

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 18, 1948ElizabethtonStar, Sunday, April 18, 1948
FRANK CANNON
Frank Cannon of Spruce Pine, age 23, died Friday at 9 a.m., in the Marion General Hospital.
Survivors are his wife, Josephine; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Cannon; one sister, Jeanette; and one brother, Ralph.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Bear Creek Cemetery, with Quin Funeral Home in charge.

CANNON, Gary Clyde

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 2, 1963
Gary Clyde Cannon…
Gary Clyde Cannon, age 18 of Butler was killed instantly in an automobile accident Saturday at 7:00 p.m. He was a 1962 graduate of Johnson County High School, a native of Johnson County and a member of Little Doe Baptist Church.
Survivors include the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cannon, Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Jacobs, Mrs. Lavonda Ward, and Mrs. Geraldine Elliott all of Elkhart, Ind.; the grandmother, Mrs. Callie Shull, Sugar Grove, N.C.
Funeral services were conducted from the Little Doe Baptist Church Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Franklin Hall and Rev. G.R. Blackburn officiating.
Burial was in Shull Cemetery, Watauga County, N.C.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CANNON, Gary Clyde

[See also D. W. STOUT]

CANNON, George Albert

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, June 2, 1940
GEORGE ALBERT CANNON
Funeral services for George Albert Cannon, age 42, who died at his home on Route 2, Saturday morning at 7:15 o’clock, will be held this afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the Watauga Valley Baptist Church. Rev. E. J. Bramlett and the Rev. Paul Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Harry Gouge, Clint Lewis, Kell Combs, Earl Campbell, Frank Campbell and Tom Cobbs.
Flower bearers will be Rebecca Cannon, Myrl Bryan, Lois Jenkins, Frances Bowers, Cleo Bowers and Joy Kelley.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. George Cannon, 3 sons, Leonard, George, and Howard; 1 daughter, Margaret; his mother, Mrs. Loretta Cannon; 2 brothers, Clyde Cannon of Jonesboro, Tenn., and Oscar of Watauga Valley, Tenn.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Annie Jenkins, Mrs. Clarence Bryan, and Mrs. Blonnie Cannon.

CANNON, Grant

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 16, 1949
GRANT CANNON
Grant Cannon, 76, died at his home on Route 2, Elizabethton Friday at 10:10 p.m. after a short illness. He was a lifetime resident of Carter County and a member of the Hunter Methodist Church.
He is survived by one brother, Joe Cannon of the home.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Hunter Methodist Church today at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Paine and the Rev. W. W. Ward officiating. Burial will be in the Combs Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be selected from friends at the service.
The body was removed to the home Saturday at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CANNON, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 24, 1947 INFANT CANNON

Funeral services for Infant Cannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis Cannon of Route 4, were conducted today at 2:00 p.m. from the Zion Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Lawrence Hagaman officiating.

Survivors besides the parents are two brothers, William Lewis, Jr. and James Clifford Cannon both of the home; the paternal grandfather, William Arthur Cannon of Butler and the maternal grandparents, Mr.

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and Mrs. Monroe Ward of Linville, N. C.
Services were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CANNON, Linda Sue

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 29, 1950
LINDA SUE CANNON
Funeral services for Linda Sue Cannon, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Albert Cannon, 306 First Street, were conducted at the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home, yesterday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating.
Burial was in Wilson Cemetery.
Other Survivors besides the parents are the paternal grandmother, Mr. Geneva Everheart, and the maternal grandmother, Daisy Milsaps, both of Elizabethton.

CANNON, Loretta B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 6, 1948ElizabethtonStar, Tuesday, July 6, 1948
LORETTA B. CANNON
Loretta B. Cannon, 72, of Route 2, Elizabethton died at her residence at seven o’clock Monday evening following a lingering illness.
She was a member of the Hunter Methodist Church.
Survivors include her two daughters, Blonnie Cannon and Mrs. Annie Jenkins, both of Route 2; two sons, Oscar Cannon of Elizabethton and Clyde Cannon of Fredricksburg, Va.; one sister, Mrs. R. J. Campbell of Route 2, and 14 grandchildren.
Flowers bearers and pallbearers will be selected from those attending the funeral. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The Appalachian funeral home is in charge.

CANNON, Millard Wayne

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 27, 1948
MILLARD CANNON
Millard Wayne Cannon, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cannon, died at the home, Elizabethton Rt. 2, Monday evening at 6:30 after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Pastor of the Watauga Baptist Church, G. H. Glass, officiating. Burial will be made in the Wilson Cemetery.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CANNON, Nettie M. Stanley

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 13, 1967 Mrs. Nettie M. Stanley Cannon

Mrs. Nettie M. Stanely[sic] Cannon, age 77 of Mountain City (East Mountain City) died in Johnson City Memorial hospital Thursday at 11:45 a.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Ashe County, N.C., but had made her home in Johnson County since 1930. She was the daughter of the late Joseph I. and Nancy J. Stanley, and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include: One son, Joseph Y. Cannon, and two daughters, Mrs. Nina Jenkins, and Mrs. Marie Stalnaker, all of Mountain City; Four brothers: Alfred Stanley of Mountain City; Thomas Stanley of Akron, Ohio, Green Stanley, of Glade Springs, Va., Jake Stanley, of Damascus, Va.; Two sisters: Mr. Jane Eller of Shady Valley, and Miss Resie Stanley, of Todd, N.C. Eleven grandchildren and ten great grand children also survive.

CANNON, Nettie M. Stanley

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 13, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

The family of Nettie M. Stanly[sic] Cannon wishes to express their Thanks to all of the family and friends for all of their help through the loss of our loved one.

The Cannon Family.

CANNON, Rosmary Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 25, 1945 Death Notice.

CANNON, Rosmary Jane, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Cannon, died in local hospital Monday morning. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Elk Mills Christian Church. Burial will be in Elk Mills Cemetery. Survivors are the parents; one brother, Bobby Carol Morgan; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Potter, all of route No. 1, Watauga. The body was returned to the home this morning. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CANTER, Bert/Burt

“Johnson County News,” Wednesday, October 26, 1927 CONTRIBUTED.

We regret very much to state that Burt, son of Chas. and Mrs. Canter, died last Sunday morning. LOCAL and PERSONAL.

Bert Canter, aged 14 years, son of Chas. and Mrs. Canter, of Shouns, died at his home Sunday morning. His death was due to blood poisoning.

CANTER, Billy Ray

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 8, 1964
Bill Canter Dies of Gunshot Wound
Bill Canter, superintendent of Mountain Electric Cooperative operations, died last Wednesday night in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., suffering from a wound from a shotgun charge in the left chest while he was presumably cleaning a .20 gauge shotgun at his home.
The accident occurred about 6 p.m. and he was rushed to the hospital immediately where he died some three hours later. He was 39 years of age, and a World War II veteran and past master of Lodge 243 F&AM.
Another Co-Op. Employee, Mrs. Peggy Long, a secretary and clerk with the power company was found Thursday morning around 6 o’clock at her home in Mountain City with a bullet wound from a .22 caliber pistol in the temple. She was also taken to Cannon Memorial Hospital at Banner Elk where she is reported to be recovering. Sheriff K.D. Madron who investigated the case shad that he could make no statement concering[sic] the cause of Mrs. Long’s injury pending completion of his investigation.

CANTER, Billy Ray

“The Tomahawk,” July 29, 1964
Cards Of Thanks
It is with profound appreciation that we wish to express our gratitude for so many dear friends who sustained us in our time and deep sorrow in the loss of our husband and father, Bill Canter.
Each word of sympathy, the beautiful floral offering, the food and every kind act of neighbors and friends will always be a source of comfort beyond the power of words to express.
To the ministers, Mr. Fred Kelly and Mr. H.T. Mabry, to the Masonic Order, the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home and all who assisted in the services in any way we are sincerely grateful.
Dorothy Canter

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Russell Canter

CANTER, Billy Ray

“The Tomahawk,” July 8, 1964
Billy Ray Canter…
Billy Ray Canter, age 39, of Mountain City died from an accidental gunshot wound in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk N.C. Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. He was a native of Johnson County and the son of Charles C. and Mrs. Sophia Eggers Canter. He was an electrical engineer for Mountain Electric Cooperative and a member and past master of Lodge 143 F&AM, Mountain City. He was a member of the First Christian Church and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Dorothy Canter, Mountain City; one son, Russell Canter, of Mountain City; father and mother, Mrs. And Mrs. Charles C. Canter of Damascus, Va.; one brother, Mark Canter, Damascus, Va., and four sisters, Elsie Canter, San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Cora Lewis, Kimblesville, Pa., Mrs. Mae Davenport, Damascus, Va., and Mrs. Dora Wood, Kennett Square, Pa.
Funeral services were conducted from First Christian Church Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Fred Kelly and H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park. Masons in charge of the graveside services. Pallbearers were Fred Smith, George Stout, Ralph Brooks, J.C. Cuddy, Bud Hensley, Bruce Roberts and Rud Garland.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

CANTER, Charles C.

“The Tomahawk,” November 18, 1964
Charles C. Canter…
Charles C. Canter, age 73 of Damascus, Va., died en route to Johnson City Memorial Hospital Friday at 6 p.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, formerly of Shouns, but had made his home in Damascus, Va. for the past 13 years. He was a son of the late Roby and Martha Grigston Canter; a retired former Tenn. Highway Department employee; member of Taylorsville Lodge No. 243, F&AM, Mountain City; member of the First Baptist Church, Damascus, Va.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Inez Canter, Damascus, Va.; one son, Mark Canter, Damascus, Va.; four daughters, Elsie Canter, San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. Ray Lewis, Kemblesville, Pa., Mrs. Lee Roy Wood, Kennett Square, Pa.; Mrs. Hugh Davenport, Damascus, Va.; one brother, Bruce Canter, Shouns; 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from First Baptist Church of Damascus Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Don Lasley and Rev. Sullins Lamb officiating. Burial was in Shouns Methodist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Ted Blevins, John Cornett, Kenneth Osborne, Ralph Cox, William Fletcher and Ralph Smith. Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors.
Taylorsville Lodge No. 243 F&AM, Mountain City, in charge of graveside services.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

CANTER, Ernest

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 14, 1932 CANTER YOUTH FUNERAL HELD

The final rites were conducted this morning for Ernest Canter, 17, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Canter, who drowned in the Watauga river yesterday afternoon at two o’clock at Pleasant Beach near the Bemberg filter plant. The funeral, in charge of the Rev. Carter, was held at the Canter home near the scene of the tragedy.

Burial was made in the Mottern Cemetery.
The drowned youth is survived by his parents, two sisters, Gracie and Lydia and two brothers,

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Bernie and Howard.
The father was janitor at the Duffield school.
The youth, together with three boy companions, were in swimming just below the suspended

bridge at Pleasant Beach, when according to T. H. Houston, who was on the bank fishing, Ernest Swam out in the middle of the stream away from the other bathers.

“I saw him go down,” said Houston. “It was in the middle of the stream where the water is about 12 feet deep. He came up once, but he didn’t yell for help – he just waved one of his hands.” “His friends tried to save him, but they didn’t get to the spot in time.”

Divers and men and boys in boats using drag chains and hooks on poles worked for one hour and 20 minutes before the body was located and brought to the surface by divers.

Young Canter’s body was found several feet upstream from the point where witnesses said he went down. This place had not been dragged until the area downstream was thoroughly combed.

Several hundred people watched the hunt for the body from the riverbank.
The doctor who examined the body said he thought the boy had drowned following a heart attack. This is the first drowning in Carter County this year.

CANTER, Jonathan H.

“The Tomahawk,” July 17, 1963 Cards Of Thanks

We take this method to express our gratitude for the many kindnesses shown us by our friends and neighbors during the illness and death of our loved one, J.H. Canter.
For the consoling words of sympathy, the beautiful flowers and the food we are indeed grateful.
We especially wish to thank Brothers Alvin Barry and Ross Rogers for their comforting ministry and Lewis Gentry Funeral Home for the thoughtful and professional services.

There will always be a deep sense of appreciation in our hearts for each and every one who helped to make our burden easier to bear.
The J.H. Canter Family

CANTER, Jonathan H.

“The Tomahawk,” July 17, 1963
Jonathan H. Canter…
Jonathan H. Canter, age 81 of Trade, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital Wednesday at 12:40 p.m. after a short illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and member of the Christian Church. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Fannie Canter, Trade; five sons, Flavil Canter, Shouns, Earl Canter, Mountain City; Millard Canter, Kelton, Pa., Junior and Stacy Canter, both of Trade; one step-son, George Bryant, Elkton, Md; seven daughters, Mrs. Bessie Potter, Mountain City, Mrs. Frances Pardue, West Grove, Pa., Mrs. Hattie Snyder, Shouns, Mrs. Floy McFadden, Landenberg, Pa., Mrs. Cora McFadden, Mrs. Grace Wilson and Pauline Canter, all of Trade; 35 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Friday, 2 p.m. with Alvin Barry and Ross Rogers officiating. Burial was in Arnold cemetery, Trade.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CANTER, Jonathan H.

“The Tomahawk,” July 17, 1963
Cards Of Thanks
We wish to express our appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their expression of sympathy and understanding during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, Jonathan Canter.
The flowers, food, and every helpful act meant so very much to us and we are grateful to each and every

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one.
The ministers and the Gentry Funeral Home have our sincere gratitude for their kind ministry and professoinal[sic] services. We shall ever be thankful.
Mrs. Fannie Canter and Family

CANTER, Ora D.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 12, 1955
ORA D. CANTER…
… 70, of Rte. 2, Shouns, died at her home Tuesday, Nov. 3 after a long illness.
She was a lifelong resident of Johnson County and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are one brother, Jonathan Canter, Trade, five nieces and seven nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Center View Christian Church with W. R. Welsh officiating. Burial will be in the Arnold Cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

CANTER, Paul Clayton

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 14, 1936
PAUL CLAYTON CANTER
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon for Paul Clayton Canter, six-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Canter, Pine Road, who died Monday afternoon. Interment was in the Turner Cemetery.

CANTER, Vernie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 27, 1931
MRS. VERNIE CANTER
Funeral services were to have been held this afternoon for Mrs. Vernie Canter, 30, who died Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock following a prolonged illness. The rites will be held at the Mottern Cemetery at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Whitteaker was to officiate.
Survivors are her husband and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mackinturff of Johnson City.

CANTERBURY, Vernon
JENNINGS, Wiley
“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 3, 1965
PERSONALS
Mrs. Faye Gentry and daughter Sharon have returned to their home here after attending the funeral of Mrs. Gentry’s nephew, Vernon Canterbury, at Rhodell, W. Va. Mr. Canterbury of Rhodell and Mr. Wiley Jennings of Sophia, W. Va. were killed in a coal mine accident at Amigo, W. Va. October 25. Mr. Jennings was a former resident of Trade. Cecil Shutt, brother-in-law of Mrs. Gentry and his son Benny of Lorain, Ohio, accompanied them home for a short visit.

CARDEN, Ancil

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 10, 1930
ANCEL C. CARDENANCEL C. CARDEN
Mr. Ancel C. Carden died at his home at Hampton Wednesday morning at 7 o’clock after a prolonged illness at the age of 87 years. Mr. Carden served in the 13th regiment of the Civil War.
Survivors are one son, Dan Carden of Hampton, two daughters, Mrs. Everett Williams of Hampton, and Mrs. Ben Merrit, Midlesboro, Ky.
Funeral services will be here from the home Thursday morning at 11 o’clock with Rev. Patton in his charge. Interment will be at Hall cemetery.

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CARDEN, Arlie Glen

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 16, 1942 Local Boy Drowns In Watauga River

Arlie Glen Carden, age 15, son of Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Carden, drowned yesterday afternoon about 4:30 in the Watauga river at the point known as Drake’s Cliff just below the county poor farm. Young Carden was Carter county’s first drowning victim of this summer.

Several boys who were swimming with Carden saw the boy go under but were unable to reach him in the swift current.

The body was recovered at about 6:45 by Buddy Shell after it had been located earlier by Frank Gentry. Other boys who aided in the search were Dana Moody, Lige Morris, Paul Griffin, Billy Cole, Paul Arnold and Murray Bowers.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 at the home.

CARDEN, Arlie Glen

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 16, 1942 ARLIE GLEN CARDEN

Arlie Glen Carden, age 15, was drowned while swimming in the Watauga river in Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock.

He was a member of the freshman class of Elizabethton high school and a member of the First Baptist church.

Survivors are the parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Carden; one brother, Charles Carden; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Babe Carden, Elizabethton, and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 2:00 o’clock Friday afternoon with the Rev. Floyd Starke, Rev. McGillen, Rev. Charles McCloud, and Rev. Drayne, officiating. Burial will be made in Colbaugh cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Monroe Parker, Harlie Mettler, Edwin Holly, Lawrence Bowers, Howard Lyons, Clayton Hodge, Junior Hodge, Buddy Cole.

Music will be in charge of the Free Will Baptist church choir.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.

CARDEN, Clarence

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 20, 1944
CLARENCE CARDEN KILLED IN ACTION
Clarence Carden, coxswain, U. S. Navy, was killed in action in the South Pacific a message from the War Department received Sunday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carden of Hampton, advised.
Two other sons are in service, one in the U. S. Navy and one in the U. S. Army.

CARDEN, Clarence

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 1, 1948
CLARENCE CARDEN
Coxswain Clarence Carden, age 27, will arrive in Johnson City Thursday morning at 9:52.
Cox. Carden enlisted in the service in Nashville, Dec. 17, 1941. He was sent to San Diego and trained there for six weeks, and then he was sent to the South Pacific theatre of war. He participated in seven major battles. He was lost at sea on the Destroyer Johnston Oct. 29, 1944. Cox. Carden received the Purple Heart and other citations.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carden; three brothers, Carl William and Robert; one sister, Jo

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Ann; and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. D. F. Moody, all of Hampton.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the Christian Church at Hampton with the Rev. Lee and the Rev. Robert Hargrave officiating.
Burial will be made in Hall Cemetery where the American Legion Post No. 40 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2166 will render full military honors.
Active pallbearers are William Jones, Ray D. Johnson, Gordon Ward, Lon Sorrell, Floyd Franklin, Kyser Baker, Don Hazelwood, and Selmer Odom.
Flower bearers are Jean Huskins, Dorothy L. Campbell, Beverly J. Brumit, Jo Ann Bass, Louise Teague, Grace Ann Burmit, Anthony McCoury and Willie Joe McDaniels.
The body will be returned to the home Thursday afternoon at 6:00 o’clock.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CARDEN, Corinne

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 21, 1937 CORINNE CARDEN

Corinne Carden, year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rhudy Carden of Horseshoe Dam, died Friday afternoon from complications arising from whooping cough.

Services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Freewill Baptist Church with interment in the Horseshoe Dam Cemetery.

She is survived by two brothers, Hoover and Harley, and one sister, Eliza, and her parents.

CARDEN, Eloise

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 6, 1946 ELOISE CARDEN

Funeral service for Eloise Carden, age 21, years who died in Knoxville Saturday about 8:30 p.m., will be held Tuesday, May 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hampton Christian Church.

Survivors are, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Carden, parents, Knoxville; sisters, Mrs. William Leonard of Hampton, Miss Amy Carden and Mrs. Sam Springer, Knoxville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nat T. Carden, of Hampton; uncles and aunts, Austin Carden, Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. James Carden, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Carden, California; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carden, Arizona, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Payne, Hampton; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Stout, Hampton; and a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Rev. Oswald Wilson and Rev. Lewis in charge of funeral services.

The body will be taken directly to the church Tuesday from the noon train and will lie in state until time of the funeral.

CARDEN, Evelyn

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, September 1, 1934
EVELYN CARDEN
Evelyn Carden, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Carden, died at the home Friday morning at ten o’clock. Survivors are the parents. Funeral services will be conducted from the Loveless Cemetery at Siam this afternoon at three o’clock. The Rev. Brumit will officiate.

CARDEN, Grant

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 27, 1938
GRANT CARDEN DIES AT HOME
Grant Carden, 75, died at his home at Carden’s Bluff early this morning after a long illness.
He was a native of Carter county and a member of the Carden’s Bluff Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted from that church Friday afternoon at two o’clock, with the Rev. F. Potter

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in charge, assisted by the Rev. Shephard. Burial will be in the family cemetery.
Mr. Carden is survived by his wife, Mrs. Isabel Carden; four daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Clarke, Mrs. Minnie Street, Mrs. Mary Jenkins, Miss Marie Carden; five sons, Luther, Loy, Lovie, Lamey and Lottie Carden, all of Hampton; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Peters of Siam, Mrs. Carrie Lewis of Hampton, Miss Rhoda Carden of Hampton and Mrs. Susan Overhuls of Arizona.
Active pallbearers will be Ray Wilson, Bruce Pierce, Oris Goodwin, A. B. Pierce, Robert Pierce, G. C. Campbell.
Flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from among friends.

CARDEN, Irene

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 9, 1943 MRS. IRENE CARDEN

Mrs. Irene Carden, 29, died at her home on Elizabethton route 4, Friday evening at 8 o’clock after an illness of about a year. She was a native of Carter county and a member of the Free Will Baptist church.

Survivors are her husband, W. D. Carden; one daughter, Charlotte; one son, Blaine; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lovelace; one brother, David Lovelace.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Charlie Carden at Siam, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Will Brumit officiating. Burial will be made in the Lovelace cemetery at Siam.

Active pallbearers are: John Lovelace, Harold Lovelace, Stacey Loveland, Ordin Lovelace, Robert Hardin, Norman White, Archie Holden, Bill Hardin.

Flower-bearers are: Mrs. Effie Lovelace, Mrs. Bertie Lovelace, Mrs. Nora Holden, Mrs. Blanche Hardin, Mrs. Helen Lovelace, Misses Pearl Lovelace, Una Belle Lovelace, Cozette Lovelace, Ruby Lovelace, Hazel Lovelace.

The body will be removed to the home of Charlie Carden this evening at 7 p.m. from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

CARDEN, L. C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 16, 1938
MRS. L. C. CARDEN
Mrs. L. C. Carden, 36, died this morning at 9:45 at her home in Carden’s Bluff after an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at two o’clock from the Carden’s Bluff church with the Rev. Potter of Hampton in charge. Interment will be in the cemetery near the church.

CARDEN, L. C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 17, 1938
MRS. L. C. CARDEN
Last rites were conducted this afternoon for Mrs. L. C. Carden, 37, who died yesterday at her home in Carden’s Bluff after a several month’s illness. Rev. Potter of Hampton officiated following at the services with interment following in the cemetery nearby.
Mrs. Carden who resided in Toler, Ky., until her marriage, is survived by her husband; eight children, James, Mary Alice, Georgia Helen, Donnie, Andrew, Fred Ray, Isabel and Johnny; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Brunty of Toler, Ky.; and eight sisters and two brothers of Kentucky.
Active pallbearers were John Smith, Robert Pierce, Kenneth Lewis, Ray Goodwin, Ed Lewis, Clyde Campbell.

CARDEN, Nat T.

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NAT T. CARDEN
Nat T. Carden, 73, died at his home in Hampton Saturday at 12:50 a.m. after a long illness. He

was a native of Carter County and was the son of the late N. L. and Emily Goodwin Carden.
Mr. Carden served as a law enforcement officer for 46 years. He was a member of the Hampton

Baptist Church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Alice M. Carden; five sons, James L. Carden of Boring, Oregon,

Albert Carden of California, Houston Carden of Knoxville, Tenn., Frank Carden of Glendale, Ariz. and Austin Carden of Hampton; a daughter, Mrs. W. D. Payne of Hampton; 21 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Hampton Baptist Church on Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. George Westmoreland, the Rev. Garland Campbell, and the Rev. Roy Calhoun officiating. Burial will be in Hill Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Conner Lunceford, Walter Jenkins, I. B. Waycaster, R. C. Cates, Ed McKinney and Jim Peters.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until Monday at noon, when it will be removed to the Hampton Baptist Church to lie in state until time for the services.

CARDEN, Nat T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 28, 1947 Late Nat T. Carden Held Several Officers

The late Nat T. Carden was Hampton’s first policeman when it was incorporated in 1892. After a period of two years he was elected constable and served in this capacity for 46 years. During the time he was also connected with the state forestry department. He was also active in the county school system, serving as truant officer for several terms.

Mr. Carden died last month at the age of 79.

CARDEN, Olie Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 6, 1936
MISS OLIE CARDEN
Funeral services for Miss Olie Jane Carden, 21, who died Saturday in a local hospital after a brief illness, were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 from the home on Blue Springs Branch. The Rev. John Mathes officiated at the services. Interment was in the Bowers Cemetery.
Survivors of the deceased are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Crisley Carden; one sister, Mary Evelyn; and four brothers, Walter, Delva, Condon and Roy.

CARDEN, Otto

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 19, 1943 OTTO CARDEN

The funeral of Otto Carden, who died following an automobile accident Monday, on the Johnson City-Kingsport highway, will be conducted from the home of his sisters, Mrs. Bill Payne of Hampton, at two o’clock tomorrow. Burial will be in the Hall cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Billy Jones, Ray Burrow, Paul Garland, Harry Shull, and Paul Richardson.

Honorary pallbearers will include: Ed Rash, Harmon Campbell, Sid Ward, Gearney Campbell, Joe Walker, Harlan Horton, Monroe Potter, Eli Trivett, Bill Odom, Ellis McLain, Fred Casey and H. Campbell.

Flower girls: Wanda Mae Clark, Mattie Shull, Stella Jones, Mary Ruth Cornett, Juanita Waycaster, Vortia Shelton, Pearl Cates, Ellouise Carden, Ruth Campbell, Helen Casey and Minnie Mae Haas.

CARDEN, Reuben J.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 26, 1948
REUBEN J. CARDEN
Reuben J. Carden, Sr., one of the oldest citizens of Carter County, died Sunday at 3:45 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fina Collins, at Watauga Valley.
Mr. Carden was born June 10, 1849. He is survived by one son, Rhody Carden, of Watauga Valley; three daughters, Mrs. Fina Collins of Watauga Valley, Mrs. R. P. Carden of Siam and Mrs. Maggie Fortuner of Horseshoe Dam and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Sallie Crow of Horseshoe and Mrs. John Crow of Blue Springs. Also surviving him are 43 great grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. N. C. Coleman and the Rev. Roe Smith in charge. The Nidiffer Chapel Quartet will be in charge of the singing. The Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Horseshoe.
Active pallbearers will be the grandsons. The granddaughters will serve as flower bearers.

CARDEN, Rhoda Isabell

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 4, 1948
RHODA ISABELL CARDEN
Rhoda Isabell Carden, 89, died at her home in Dividing Ridge near Hampton, Monday at 1:15 p.m. after a lingering illness. She was a life long resident of the Carden’s Bluff section, and a member of the Union Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Lewis and Mrs. Minnie Peters of Dividing Ridge, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Union Baptist Church Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. W. W. Ward and the Rev. W. J. Potter officiating.
Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home in Dividing Ridge today at 5 o’clock.
Active pallbearers are Raymond R. Lewis, James L. Carden, Ralph Smith, Clifford Carden, Carl Estep, Donnie Carden, Earl Street, Adron Campbell, and J. N. Chambers.
Flower bearers are Mrs. Maynard Bailey, Mrs. Arthur Shoun, Jr., Miss Evelyn Carden, Mrs. Stanley War, Miss Parlee Carden, Mrs. Haynes Jenkins, Mrs. Adron Campbell, Mrs. Earl Street, Mrs. J. N. Chambers, Miss Bettie Hazlewood, Mrs. Ralph Smith, Miss Eustine Carden, Mrs. Richard Deloach and Miss June Carden.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CARDEN, Richard Presley

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 31, 1949
RICHARD PRESLEY CARDEN
Richard Presley (Babe) Carden, 81, died at his home on Route 1, Monday at 4:50 a.m. after a four weeks illness. He had been in poor health for the past seven years. He was a member of the Horseshoe Church of God and took an active part in religious activities.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Emma Carden; six sons, Dana of Route 1, Siam, William Carden of Route 2, Chris B. Carden of Route 5, Reuben J. Carden of Elizabethton, James E. Carden of Horseshoe and Kinch L. Carden of Fontana Dam, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Ray Campbell of Route 5, and Martha Carden of Elizabethton; one brother, Henry A. Carden of Horseshoe; and three sisters, Mrs. M. G. Shaffer of Johnson City, Mrs. W. C. Hale of Picher, Oklahoma and Mrs. W. C. Haker of Cleveland, Ohio; 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home of a son Dana of Siam, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. James J. Bishop officiating, assisted by the Rev. E. F. Drayne and Rev. Ray Grindstaff.

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Burial will be in the Horseshoe Cemetery. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CARDEN, Richard Presley

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 30, 1949
RICHARD PRESLEY CARDEN
Richard Presley (Babe) Carden, 61, died at his home on Route 1, today at 4:50 a.m. after a four weeks illness. He had been in poor health for the past seven years. He was a member of the Horseshoe Church of God and took an active part in religious activities.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Emma Carden; six sons, Dana of Route 1, Siam, William Carden of Route 2, Chris B. Carden of Route 5, Reuben J. Carden of Elizabethton, James E. Carden of Horseshoe and Kinch L. Carden of Fontana Dam, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Ray Campbell of Route 5, and Martha Carden of Elizabethton; one brother, Henry A. Carden of Horseshoe; and three sisters, Mrs. M. G. Shaffer of Johnson City, Mrs. W. C. Hale of Picher, Oklahoma and Mrs. W. C. Haker of Cleveland, Ohio; 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home of a son Dana of Siam, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. James J. Bishop officiating, assisted by the Rev. E. F. Drayne and Rev. Ray Grindstaff.
Active pallbearers will be Isaac Grindstaff, George Grindstaff, Cecil B. Hardin, Shelby Nave, Bruce Estep and Carl Williams.
Flower bearers will be Mrs. Myrtle Campbell, Mrs. Hazel Grindstaff, Mrs. Ethel Hardin, Mrs. Hazel Nave, Mrs. Vernie Chambers, Mrs. Maude Campbell, Mrs. Hazel Williams, Fannie Crow, Mrs. Mattie Estep, Miss Eola Nave, Mrs. Nancy Crow, Miss Burgie Williams, Mrs. Trula Hardin, Mrs. Christine Curtis, Mrs. Kate Bowers, Lola Collins, and Wanda Bowers.
The body will be taken to his home today at 4:00 p.m. where it will remain until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday when it will be moved to the home of a son, Dana where it will remain for funeral services.

CARDEN, Sam J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 18, 1948
SAM J. CARDENSAM J. CARDEN
Sam J. Carden, 72, died in the veterans home in Johnson City Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Carden had been in ill health for several months. He was a native of Carter County.
A prominent farmer, Mr. Carden had been road supervisor of Carter County and was high sheriff for one term in 1920, federal prohibition agent from 1925 until 1929. At that time he became personnel manager at the plants until 1940 when he retired.
Mr. Carden was a veteran of the Spanish American War, member of the Dashiel Lodge No. 238, of Elizabethton.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Lou E. Carden and several distant relatives.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Baptist Church in Hampton Monday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. B. M. Canup officiating, assisted by the Rev. S. O. Pinkerton. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Masons will have charge at the grave.
Watauga Post No. 49 of the American Legion and the Capt. Lynn Folsom post of Veterans of Foreign Wars will accord military honors.
The body will be returned to the home Sunday from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

CARDEN, Wanda

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 10, 1929
WANDA CARDEN
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at 11 o’clock, were to be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence.
The services will be conducted by the Rev. Nat Coleman with interment in the family cemetery.
The survivors are her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Carden, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Carden, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Estep.

CARDWELL, L. H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 6, 1939
TENNESSEAN SUICIDES
L. H. Cardwell, brother of J. A;. Cardwell of Elizabethton, died Friday at his home in Hanford, Calif., of a self-inflicted bullet wound, it was learned here last night from the Associated Press.
Dr. C. T. Rosson Jr. said the bullet barley missed the heart, grazed the spleen and punctured the lower end of the left lung. Death was due to internal hemorrhage and shock, he said.
Cardwell had consistently refused the doctor to operate. Doctors asking Attorney General Earl Warren for an opinion, were advised not to operate without Cardwell’s consent.
Cardwell is reported to have said “I had more trouble than I could stand.”
His son, Sam, of Sanger, Calif., was with him when he died. Attempts of Mrs. Grace Cardwell, his wife, who was visiting in Santa Cruz, Calif., to reach his bedside before his death failed.
Cardwell was a graduate of a Chattanooga, Tenn., medical school and practiced medicine in Tennessee before going to California, where he has resided for 25 years.
Several nephews of Elizabethton survive.

CARDWELL, Roscoe

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 3, 1949
ROSCOE CARDWELL
The funeral was held Monday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. at Midway Church near Carderview for Roscoe Cardwell, of Jonesboro route 5, 52, who died in a traffic accident near Highland Church in the Boones Creek section late Saturday. Burial was in the church cemetery near Carderview.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Cardwell; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Surcey, Jonesboro, route 4; and Miss Dorothy Cardwell, Jonesboro, and Ray Cardwell of Carderview, and four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Fletcher and Mrs. Veral Williams of near Elizabethton, and Mrs. Bill Fletcher of Carder.

CARENDER, Ruby Catherine

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 2, 1945 Ruby Carender Dies After Long Illness

Ruby Catherine Carender, 40, died at her home in Butler Saturday at 12:00 o’clock after an illness of two years.

Miss Carender was a member of the Elk Baptist Church. Prior to her illness she was employed in Philadelphia, Penn., for about 15 years.

Survivors are her father, Joe L. Carender; one sister, Mary Della Carender, of Butler; one aunt, Betty Carender; and one uncle W. M. Carender of Butler.

Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the home with the Rev. Haven C. Lowe officiating; the body remained at the home until 10:00 o’clock this morning, when the funeral cortege left for Matney, N. C., where services were conducted at 1 o’clock from the Matney Church.

Burial was in the family cemetery near Banner Elk, N. C.

Active pallbearers: Allen Courtner, Robert Moretz, Vasco Howell, Bert Evans, Jake Reece, Dick Schrett.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Robert Moretz, Mrs. Vasco Howell, Mrs. Allen Courtner, Beulah Campbell, 401

Mrs. Earl Campbell, Mrs. Jake Reece, Mrs. Haven C. Lowe. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge.

CARLTON, Belle Dunn

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 14, 1963
Mrs. Belle Dunn Carlton…
Mrs. Belle Dunn Carlton, age 76, Laurel Bloomery community, died Monday evening, August 12 at the Johnson City Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Carlton was a life-long resident of Johnson County. She was a member of the Taylor Valley Christian Church.
She is survived by two sons, Gerald Carlton and William H. Carlton, both of Laurel Bloomery; a daughter, Lili Dunn, Laurel Bloomery; several nieces and nephews and seven grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 5 at 2:00 p.m. from the Taylor Valley Christian Church with the Rev. Dewey Miller and Rev. Henry Reynolds officiating. Burial was in the State Line cemetery. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CARLTON, Gerald Lillard

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 7, 1966 Gerald Lillard Carlton. . .

Gerald Lillard Calton[sic]…age 39 of Laurel Bloomery, died in Watauga Hospital, Boone, N.C. Sunday at 9:45 p.m. from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was a native of Johnson County, a son of the late Delbert R. and Belle Dunn Carlton. Mr. Carlton was a carpenter, veteran of WW II and a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Florence G. Carlton, Cleveland, Ohio; two sons, Jerry Ray Carlton, Cleveland and Lester Carlton, Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter, Sharon Carlton, Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, William Carlton, Laurel Bloomery; one sister, Miss Lila Dunn, Laurel Bloomery.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday (today) from the State Line Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dewey Miller and Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating. Burial will be in State Line Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Leffman, Ralph Gentry, John Williams, Ambrose Dunn, Arthur Gentry,

and John Gilbert. Flowerbearers[sic] will be ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge.

CARLTON, Rebecca

“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Friday, December 17, 1897
Local News – News reached this place last Saturday of the killing of Mrs. Rebecca Carlton of Ora, Va., by unknown persons. She lived with her son-in-law, Jack Mock. Mr. Mock walked out to a near neighbor’s last Thursday night, and after a short stay returned and found the old lady prostrate on the floor with a bullet hole in her head and her head badly bruised.

CARPENTER, Boyd

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 9, 1933
FUNERAL SERVICE HELD FOR YOUTH IN SIAM CHURCH

Boyd Carpenter, son of Mrs. Lou Collins Carpenter, died at a local hospital Saturday afternoon. He was ten years of age.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Siam Baptist church, and were conducted by the Rev. Hamp Hopkins. Interment was in the Nave Cemetery.

Boyd is survived by his mother; one brother, Billie, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Collins.

CARPENTER, Clark

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“Elizabethton Star, Wednesday, December 24, 1941 BROTHER-IN-LAW OF P. P. BAIN DIES IN LOCAL HOSPITAL

Clark Carpenter, 35, prominent business man of Kingsport, and brother-in-law of P. P. Bain of this city, died at the St. Elizabeth hospital in this city this morning. He had been in the hospital since Friday.

Mr. Carpenter was an executive of the Carpenter & Harrison Shoe Store in Kingsport. Prior to his entering this business he was connected with J. Fred Johnson’s department store.

The deceased had been in ill health for sometime and had previously been in the hospital. His condition became worse last week and he was brought to the Elizabeth hospital for treatment.

He is survived by his wife and three small daughters; also his parents and several brothers.

Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church in Kingsport. Burial will be made in the cemetery at Pleasant Hill in Hawkins county, where brief services will also be held at 2:00 o’clock.

CARPENTER, Nell Missimer

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, May 18, 1946
NELL MISSIMER CARPENTER
Mrs. Nell Missimer Carpenter, formerly of Elizabethton, and sister of Henry E. Missimer, died Friday morning at 2:00 a.m. at Durham, N. C., after a short illness.

Survivors are her husband, Stanley Carpenter, one son Gordon Mitchell, mother Mrs. Maude Ferris Missimer, Clinton, Tenn., two brothers, Henry E. Missimer, Elizabethton, L. J. Missimer, Salem, Va., seven sisters, Mrs. Bert Rowles, Clearfield, Penn., Mrs. George Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., Mrs. Leslie Wilbourn, Kingsport, Tenn., Mrs. Jeter McMahan, Asheville, N. C., Mrs. L. J. McNeal, Johnson City, Mrs. John Bolton, Johnson City, Mrs. Dudley Hoskins, Clinton.

Funeral services will be conducted in Durham, N. C., Sunday morning at 10:00 o’clock.

CARR, Alda

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 18, 1934 MRS. ALDA CARR

Mrs. Alda Carr died at her home at Keenburg, Tuesday night at 12 o’clock. She is survived by her husband, Arny Carr; father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cole; one sister, Lois Cole; one half- brother, Chas. Cole, Jr., and two half-sisters, Christine and Fredamay Cole.
Funeral services will be held from the Border View Christian Church Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, in charge of Rev. Whit Jones. Interment will be made in the Newton Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Earl Ellis, Ellis Love, Clyde Love, Gleason Blevins, Bill Reynolds and George Batement.

Flower bearers will be Zelma Love, Mildred Love, Ethel Ellis, Kate Ellis, Lillian Ealey, Eleanor Reynolds, Ethel Morris, and Agnes Bateman.

CARR, Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 23, 1937 MRS. ANN CARR

Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Carr, 62, wife of Joe Carr, who died at Lions View in Knoxville Friday afternoon, will be held at Chinquapin Grove Church this morning at ten o’clock with Rev. W. C. Caldiran officiating.

Interment will be in the Chinquapin Cemetery.
Mrs. Carr is survived by her husband, one sister, Francis Hopkins, one brother, John Hopkins, and three half-brothers, Charlie, Bob and William.

CARR, Bill

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“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 13, 1950
Baby Hangs Self On Window CordBaby Hangs Self On Window Cord
Son of Frank Carr Meets Tragic Death On First Birthday
Bill Carr, the one-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carr, met accidental death here today in the home on West H Street.
Mrs. Carr found the baby shortly after eleven o’clock, hanging to the Venetian blind cord in its bedroom. The baby had been given its morning bath earlier in the day and left asleep in its bed by the widow. The baby was sleeping peacefully when the mother had made one of her many visits to the room a few minutes earlier.
When Mrs. Carr next saw the baby, he was slumped in the bed with the loop of the cord around his neck. Mrs. Carr said she grabbed the baby, who was blue in the face, and blew into its mouth in an attempt to restore breathing. She ran to the car and took the child to the St. Elizabeth Hospital, where Dr. E. I. Caudill, Jr. pronounced it dead on arrival.
This tragic accident turned the child’s first birthday celebration into a day of mourning for the family.
Mr. Carr, who is with the General Shale Corporation, was in North Carolina this morning. He had been reached at noon today and was on his way back to Elizabethton, accompanied by his father.
The child is survived by his parents and one sister, Shirley.

CARR, Dan

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 16, 1935
DAN CARR
Dan Carr, prominent farmer of Carter County, died Sunday morning at 5:45 at his home on R. R. 3, following a lingering illness.
The deceased was a member of the Border View Christian Church.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. W. H. Morris, Mrs. Clifford Thompson, Mrs. S. D. Hughes, Misses Lula and Ruth Kate Carr, all of Elizabethton; one brother, Delaney Carr of Piney Flats; one half-brother; four sisters and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Slagle Chapel in Turkeytown this afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. Harry Leonard and Rev. Whitt Jones officiating. Interment was in the Mottern Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were G. W. Mottern, J. A. Reynolds, P. B. Slagle, A. T. Range, John February, and J. R. Love.

CARR, Joe

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 28, 1942
Joe Carr, age 76, a well known resident of Sullivan county died at the home of his niece, Mrs. S.

R. Beaver, Bluff City, R.F.D. No. 3, Wednesday morning at 9:00 o’clock after several weeks illness. Funeral services will be conducted from the Chinquapin Grove Church Thursday afternoon at 200 o’clock with the Rev. George Westmoreland in charge. Interment will be in the Chinquapin Grove

cemetery.
Mr. Carr is survived by one niece, Mrs. S. R. Beaver, Bluff City, R.F.D. No. 3, also a host of

friends and other relatives. Mr. Carr, was the last survivor of the Anderson Carr family. Pallbearers and flower-bearers will be selected from the friends attending the funeral. The body will lie in state at the North Funeral Home until time for funeral services.

CARR, Johnson

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 12, 1935 JOHNSON CARR DIES AT HOME

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Johnson Carr, 82 years of age, died at 3:30 this morning at his home on the Bristol highway about six miles from Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the Bunker Hill Church and will be in charge of the Rev. Whit Jones.

He was married to Nannie Woods in 1879. To this union were born three sons and five daughters, Lee, Canie, Geeter, Mrs. Jennie Perry, Mrs. Mollie Perry, Mrs. Nettie Scalf, Miss Gusta Carr, and Miss Maggie Carr. Mrs. Carr died in 1906.
Mr. Carr married Sina Lyons in 1909 and to this union were born two sons and one daughter, Vestle Carr, Tommy Carr and Mrs. Bob Stanfield.

Mr. Carr was an active member and elder of the Christian church from early manhood.
Active pallbearers will be Arvie Carr, W. J. Perry, Mitchell Perry, Ernest Perry, Jessie Carr, and Arcoe Perry. Flower bearers will be the granddaughters, Gladys Carr, Hazel Carr, Bonnie Perry, Viola Carr, Clara Perry, Edith Carr, Zula Carr and George Lee Perry.

CARR, Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 16, 1949
LEE CARR
Lee Carr, age 67m died in a local hospital Tuesday afternoon at 3:35 after an illness of six weeks.
Mr. Carr was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Keenburg.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Bell Carr; seven sons, Arvie Carr, Jessie Carr, Paul Carr, Silar Carr, Frank Carr of Rt. 4, Elizabethton, Arlie Carr, Rt. 4 Elizabethton, Andrew Carr, Rt. 3, Elizabethton; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Sams, and Mrs. Everete Culbert, Rt. 3, Elizabethton; four brothers, Canie, Geter and Tom Carr, Rt. 3 Elizabethton, Vestal Carr, Rt.2 Bluff City; three sisters, Mrs. John Perry, Mrs. Jack Perry, Mrs. Bob Stanfield, Rt. 2, Bluff City; 23 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 from the Free Will Baptist Church at Keenburg with Rev. Nat Cole and Rev. Dennis Crow officiating.
Burial will be made in the Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers, Dan Holloway, Finley Taylor, Archie Parlier, Earl Parlier, Will and Earl Ellis, Orville Reynolds, Canie Perry.
Flower bearers, Nannie Ellis, Betty Holloway, Evelyn and Mary Carr, Clarie Carr.
The body will be returned to the home Rt. 3, Elizabethton, Wednesday afternoon and will remain until 1:00 o’clock Thursday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour before time for the services. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CARR, Lizzie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1931
MISS LIZZIE CARR
Miss Lizzie Carr, 33, died at her home on Indian Creek at 8:45 Tuesday morning as the results of a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the home this afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. W. H. Jones in charge. Interment followed in the L. Kaney Cemetery on Indian Creek.
The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Carr; four brothers, Vernon, Parks, J. B., and Elbert; four sisters, Mrs. Rhoda McCloud, Miss Ida Carr, Miss Mary Carr, all of Indian Creek, and Mrs. Haley Manning of Elizabethton.

CARR, Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 6, 1947 MAE CARR

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illness.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Carr; two sisters, Selma and Mary Bell; five

brothers, Edwin, Eugene, Aaron, A. B., and Geore[sic] Carr of Route 4, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the home, with the

Rev. Howard Reece officiating.
Burial will be made in Morrell Cemetery in Sullivan County. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CARR, Pamela Diane

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 23, 1950
PAMELA DIANE CARR
Pamela Diane Carr, fourteen-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Carr, of Route 3, died this morning after a five days illness. Pamela was taken to the hospital Sunday.
Survivors besides her parents, are a brother, Sherrell Steve, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Verna Nave of 415 Broad Street.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CARR, Sula Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 14, 1949
SULA MAE CARR
Sula Mae Carr, 47, died at home on route 6, Elizabethton Saturday at 10:55 p.m. after a long illness. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors are her husband, Mitchell Powers Carr; three daughters, Mrs. Etta Sue Livingston of Watauga, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Little of 209 West Mill Street, Elizabethton; one son, Charles Elmer Carr of the home; one grandson; two brothers, Bill Dempsey of Bluff City and Gurstal Dempsey of Watauga; and four sisters, Mrs. Stella Carrier, Mrs. Oda Buckles, and Mrs. Leora Weaver, all of Bluff City, and Mrs. Queen Fair of South Bend, Indiana.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Watauga Christian Church with the Rev. Stephen Morton and Rev. Oswald Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Browney Walker, Roy Hampton, Fred Smalling, Roy Holly, Bruce Helly and Mitchell Little.
The body will be taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Etta Sue Livingston of Watauga today at 1:00 p.m., where it will lie in state until 12:30 Tuesday when it will be moved to the church.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.
[JAKS NOTE: Only two of the three daughters mentioned were named]

CARR, William Edmund

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 14, 1950
WILLIAM EDMUND CARR
William Edmund Carr, one year old, died of accidental strangulation at his home on 217 West “H” Street Thursday morning.
He was received under baptism at the Memorial Presbyterian Church recently.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carr Jr., who came to Elizabethton from Brevard, North Carolina three years ago; one sister, Sherry Carr of the home; the paternal grandfather, Frank Carr Sr. of Brevard, N. C.; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. W. V. Carr of Jackville, Florida; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morgan of Waco, Texas.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Memorial Presbyterian Church Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Warren Thurston officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at the Forest Hill Cemetery in

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Morganton, North Carolina Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
The body will remain at the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 9:00 a.m. when it will be moved to the church.

CARRICO, Catherine Marie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 16, 1944
CATHERINE MARIE CARRICO
Catherine Marie Carrico, age seven, died at the home of her parents, route 4, after an illness of two months. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carrico; six sisters, Katrina, Henrietta, Lola Virginia, Frenchie Lee, Giney Lou, Nancy; two brothers, Preston and Lester. Paternal grandfather is A. B. Carrico, of route 1.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. Burial in the family cemetery. Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CARRIER, Albert T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 27, 1947 ALBERT T. CARRIER

Albert T. Carrier, 27, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital Tuesday morning at 6 o’clock. Mr. Carrier was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Carrier; two brothers, Omer and Billy Carrier, of Route 3, Elizabethton; eight sisters, Mrs. Lee Broyles, Mrs. Wylie Blevins, Mrs. Ike Clemson, Mrs. Arlie Reece, Mrs. Thomas Lovelace, and Grace, Ester and Gale Carrier.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Harmony Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Orval Richards, the Rev. Homer Couch and the Rev. Lee Broyles officiating. Burial will be in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Hobert Simerly, Silas Sheffield, Frank Carter, Dana Sheffield, Frank Broyles, Walter Brookshire, Tracy Harmon and Clarence Peeks. Flower bearers will be the Young People’s Sunday School Class of Harmony Baptist Church, and are requested to be at the church at 2 o’clock.

The body will be returned to the home, Route 3, Elizabethton, Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CARRIER, Fred T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 30, 1946 Fred T. Carrier Drops Dead [photo]

Fred T. Carrier, local businessman and former Commission of Health and Sanitation here died suddenly today.

Carrier was talking over the telephone in his office at Carrier’s Bakery which he owned and operated when he had a heart attack about 4:30 this afternoon.

CARRIER, Fred T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 31, 1946
Funeral Services Sunday Afternoon For Fred Carrier; Died Suddenly Yesterday

Fred Truman Carrier, age 55, prominent Elizabethton businessman and a former city commissioner, died suddenly Thursday afternoon after a heart attack while at work in his office.

Mr. Carrier had owned and operated a baking concern for more than 25 years, first known as Eatmore Bakery and then Carrier’s Bakery. He also served as head of the old Empire Chair Company for a number of years. He was the son of the late Frank Carrier.

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of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Blanche Powell Carrier, who was in Knoxville at the time of his

death; and his mother, Mrs. Margaret Thompson Carrier.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 4:00 from the First Baptist Church, with

Rev. V. Floyd Starke in charge, assisted by Rev. E. M. Umbach.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
The body was taken to the church at 3:00 p.m. Sunday to lie in state one hour before the service. Active pallbearers will be the employees of Carrier’s Bakery.
The body will be removed to the home of Mrs. Margaret Carrier, 205 West F Street Friday

afternoon at 4:00 o’clock, then will be returned to his home on Doe Avenue, Saturday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CARRIER, Fred T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 1, 1946 Funeral Services for Fred Carrier Sunday at 4 P.M.

The body of Fred Truman Carrier, 55, who died Thursday afternoon in his office at the Carrier’s Bakery will be removed from the residence of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Carrier on Sunset Hill to his home on Doe Avenue this afternoon at 5 p.m.

The funeral will take place at the First Baptist Church on Sunday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. V. Floyd Starke, the Rev. E. M. Umbach and Dr. H. J. Derthick officiating.

Active pallbearers are employees of Mr. Ca4rrier at the time of his death, they are Hershel Moore, Roy Shell, Arnold Range, A. C. Cole, W. R. Kerr, Jr., Guy Hope, Ralph VanHuss, Cecil Hart, Valley Carrier, Worley Carriger, Robert Henson, Carl Humphreys, Eulos Sargent, Robert Harless, James Green, Nicholas Nave, James Hart, A. J. Range, and King Dixon, (Negro).

Honorary pallbearers will be W. A. Fewain of Atlanta, J. D. Barron of Knoxville, F. M. Corkran of Nashville, R. W. Walker of Greenville, S. C., and Frank Broyles of Rock Hill, S. C.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CARRIER, G. W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 22, 1937 G. W. CARRIER

G. W. Carrier died at his home near Keenburg, Friday afternoon at the age of 82 years.

Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon from the home at 2:30 with the Rev. J. C. Black officiating. Interment will be in the Lyons Cemetery.

Mr. Carrier is survived by seven children, Mrs. Samuel C. Lyons, Mrs. James Leonard of Bluff City, Mrs. Abe Carr, Mrs. Dayton Sheffield, Miss Maggie Carrier, Alex and Elsworth Carrier, all of Keenburg; four brothers and two sisters of Knoxville; thirty-seven grandchildren; thirty-seven great- grandchildren.

Active pallbearers will be Oscar Chambers, Dan Simerly, Matney Simerly, Hobart Simerly, Tom Ellis, and Hicks Davis.

Those in charge of the flowers will include Cora Chambers, Bonnie Chambers, Naomi Ellis, Beatrice Ellis, Nina Belle Roten, Iva Sheffield, Mary Carrier, Goldia Carriger, Florence Taylor and Virginia Clemons.

CARRIER, Henry Dennis

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 29, 1943 HENRY DENNIS CARRIER

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Henry Dennis Carrier, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Benefield Carrier of Elizabethton, route 5, died early this morning.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Crucie Holder in charge. Interment will be in the family cemetery.

Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Eugene and Dallas Glen Carrier; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Carrier.

CARRIER, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 29, 1944
INFANT CARRIER
Funeral services were held this morning for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Omer Carrier, route 2, Elizabethton, who was born this morning at 1 o’clock at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Interment was in the cemetery at the Keenburg Baptist Church.
Survivors are the parents, two brothers, Gene and Bob, one sister, Zelma Frances, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Carrier, route 2, Elizabethton.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CARRIER, Margaret T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 13, 1948
MRS. MARGARET T. CARRIERMRS. MARGARET T. CARRIER
Mrs. Margaret Thompson Carrier, widow of the late Frank Carrier, died at her home, 205 “F” Street today at 2:30 a.m. after an illness of several months.
Mrs. Carrier, a native of Pennsylvania, came to Elizabethton about 50 years ago and was very active in both church and civic circles until ill health prevented her from attending meetings. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Carrier was the mother of the late Fred Truman Carrier, owner and operator of Carrier’s Bakery. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Harry Thompson and John Thompson of Brooksville, Penn. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Lucas of Knoxville, Mrs. Myrta Harshaw of Long Beach, Calif.; four nieces, Mrs. Mary Myers of Knoxville; Mrs. S. G. McGriffin of Brookville, Penn., Mrs. Gerda Angnew of Texas, and Miss Helen M. Harshaw of Long Beach, Calif.; two great nieces and two great nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. W. C. Taggart, Jr. officiating. Burial will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers are Roy Shell, Earl Kyte, Webb Mottern, Gilbert Sandman, Clarence Miller, Porter Nave, Nat Williams and Frank Taylor.
Music is under the direction of Mrs. W. C. Taggart, Jr. and Mrs. N. T. Williams. The body will be returned to the home this afternoon.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CARRIER, W. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 26, 1948
W. C. CARRIER
W. C. (Uncle Bill) Carrier, age 84, died at his home at Bluff City Saturday morning.
Mr. Carrier was a member of the Bluff City Baptist Church. His wife preceded him in death six years ago. Survivors are six sons, F. T. Carrier, Bristol, W. J. Carrier, Washington, D.C.,
E. L. Carrier, Howard and Jack Carrier, of Kingsport, and Harley Carrier of Bluff City, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the Bluff City Baptist Church with the Rev. Dick Cassidy in charge, assisted by the Rev. S. O. Pinkerton and the Rev. J. M. Greene.

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Burial will be made in Morning View Cemetery at Bluff City, Tenn.

CARRIGER, Caleb (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 18, 1943 MRS. CALEB CARRIGER

Mrs. Caleb Carriger, age 82, died at her home on Poplar street last night at 8:00 o’clock.

She was the daughter or Rev. John L. Bowers, pioneer preacher of this county. She was a member of the Baptist church of Hampton where she was active in church work and teacher of a Sunday school class until ill health prevented. She was married 66 years ago to Caleb Carriger.

She is survived by her husband; five children: J. W. Carrier, Marfa, Texas; S. A. Carriger, Cincinnati, Ohio; E. E. Carriger, Santa Cruz, Calif.; Mrs. Mabel Whisner, Elizabethton; Mrs. Hazel Cottrell, Santa Cruz, Calif.; 11 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the residence, 706 Poplar street. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery.

CARRIGER, Eliza J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 12, 1937 PROMINENT RESIDENT OF BUTLER DIES

Miss Eliza J. Carriger, 76, well known resident of Butler, died suddenly last night at 10:30 at her home from a heart attack. Although she had not been in the best of health, she was feeling fairly well and had eaten a hearty supper. She died a few minutes after the sudden attack.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist church at Hunter Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. Harry Leonard and the Rev. W. F. Ledford in charge. Interment will be in the Hunter Cemetery. Music for the services will be in charge of the Misses Allen of Siam.

Well-known in Johnson and Carter counties, Miss Carriger was born in this county, May 17, 1880 to Allen T. and Carolina Carriger. For the past twenty years she resided in Butler. She was very alert and took active interest in civic and current affairs. She was a descendant of Godfrey Carriger, Sr., and Julius Dugger, who gained fame during the Revolutionary war. She is the last member of her immediate family. Early in her youth, Miss Carriger united with M. E. Church at Watauga Valley, where she then resided.

Survivors of the deceased are four nieces, Mrs. Mary Campbell and Mrs. Lula Campbell of Hunter, May McKinney of Butler, Mrs. Essie Ryland of Cleveland; seven nephews, George Walker, Gleen Walker of Butler, Glenn Glover of Fish Springs, Mike McKinney of Elizabethton, Walter, Cecil and Allen McKinney of Neva. The deceased was also a cousin of Mrs. W. M. Vaught, the Misses Lula and Eliza Carriger and Godfrey Carriger of Elizabethton, and W. J. Pierce of Butler.

Active pallbearers will be C. D. Fox, Duff Dugger, W. J. Pierce, Bob Campbell, Percy Campbell, Mike McKinney, Paul Goodwin and R. A. Courtner.

CARRIGER, Ethel Smith

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 2, 1932 ETHEL SMITH CARRIGER

Miss Ethel Smith Carriger, aged 39, died unexpectedly at four o’clock Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Eliza Carriger by whom she was adopted many years ago. The deceased had undergone a miner throat operation earlier in the week, and was thought to be recovering readily. She became unconscious Saturday morning, and passed away before she could be revived.

The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith.

Other survivors are: three sisters, Mrs. P. R. Campbell, Mrs. R. L. Campbell, of Watauga Valley, and Mrs. Glenn T. Glover of Hampton, Tenn.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, 410

Carden’s Bluff, Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock.
The Rev. D. L. Howell will officiate.
Interment will be in the Smith Cemetery at Carden’s Bluff, Tenn.
Pallbearers: Clarence Lewis, W. D. Dugger, Paul Goodwin, Allen Cortner, Land Bowling, Ray

Smith, I. Q. Harris and R. T. Smith.
Flower bearers: Miss Inez Reece, Miss Maude Goodwin, Mrs. Ruth Howell, Miss Hettie Banner,

Miss Mae Lewis, Miss Elma Lewis, Mrs. Lawrence Eggers, Miss Florence Eller, Miss Amy Dugger, Miss Vernie Voncannon, Mrs. Eula Smith, and Miss Ruth Lewis.

CARRIGER, George Hacker

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 6, 1950
HACKER CARRIGER DIES AT MAIN STREET HOME
George Hacker Carriger, age 72, died at his home, 313 South Main Street, Tuesday morning after an illness of several months.
Mr. Carriger was a native of Carter County, former employee of the Rayon Plants, and served as chief of Police of the City of Elizabethton, also Sheriff of Carter County. A member of Dashiel Lodge No. 238 and member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Alice Carriger; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Williams, Fort Worth, Texas; one son, Herman Carriger of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Allison, Johnson City, Mrs. George Daugherty, Johnson City; four brothers, Tom, Maples, Ellis Carriger of Elizabethton, Charlie Carriger, Washington State; and one sister-in-law, Miss Julia Mottern, Elizabethton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CARRIGER, George Hacker

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 7, 1950
GEORGE H. CARRIGER
George Hacker Carriger, age 72, died at his home, 313 South Main Street Wednesday[sic] morning after an illness of several months.
Mr. Carriger was a native of Carter County. A former employee of the Rayon Plants. He served as Chief of Police of the City of Elizabethton, also Sheriff of Carter County. A member of Dashiel Lodge No. 238. Member of First Christian Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Alice Carriger; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Williams, Fort Worth, Texas; one son, Herman Carriger of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Allison, Johnson City, Mrs. George Daugherty, Johnson City; four brothers, Tom, Maples, Ellis Carriger of Elizabethton, Charlie Carriger, Washington State; one sister-in-law, Miss Julia Mottern, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian Church Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. with Rev. Fred Smith officiating.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park, where the Dashiel Lodge No. 238 will render their services at the grave.
Music will be under the direction of Mrs. N. T. Williams and Mr. Luther Hampton.
Active pallbearers, Earl Merritt, Blaine Buck, Lawrence Dykes, Frank Crowe, Frank Edens, Calvin Martin, Raymond Bautista, and Ed Chambers.
The body will be returned to the home, 383 South Main Street today and will remain there until one hour before time for the services when it will be removed to the church.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CARRIGER, Godfrey

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 6, 1950
[Photo] GODFREY CARRIGER
Godfrey Carriger Dies At Home Here Sunday
Godfrey C. Carriger died at his home, 410 East H Street, Sunday, following a serious illness, only a short time after the death of his sister, Mrs. Ida Carriger McQueen on February 6, which occurred while he was in Florida in an effort to regain his health. Upon returning here for her funeral he was taken ill and has been in serious condition ever since.

Under the strain of grief and his continued ill health, and in a fit of despondency, Mr. Carriger died as a result of a self-inflicted bullet from a 25-caliber pistol according to a report made by Coroner Clint Williams and Sheriff Ray Johnson, who investigated the circumstances of his death.
The body will be returned to the home, which he shared with his sister, Miss Lula Carriger at 2 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. W. C. Taggart, Jr., pastor of the First Baptist Church, at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Tetrick Funeral Home chapel. The committal service at the grave will be Masonic Rites with members of Dashiel Lodge in charge.

Burial will be made in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Tenn.
Pallbearers will be from the Masonic Lodge here.
Survivors are three sisters, Miss Lula Carriger, Mrs. W. M. Vaught, and Miss Eliza Carriger, all of Elizabethton.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CARRIGER, John Caleb

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, October 9, 1943 JOHN C. CARRIGER

John Caleb Carriger, age 89, died at the St. Elizabeth Hospital this morning at 4:30 o’clock after a short illness.

Mr. Carriger was one of Carter county’s oldest citizens and a member of a prominent pioneer family. He spent most of his life in Carter county. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Carriage, on January 17, of this year. Mr. Carriger was a member of the Baptist church of Hampton and was very prominent in church activities.

Survivors are his sons: John W. Carriger, Marfa, Texas; S. A. Carriger, Lockland, Ohio; E. E. Carriger, Sana[sic] Cruz, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. J. B.[sic] Cottrell, Sana[sic] Cruz, Calif.; Mrs. Mable Whisnent[sic], Elizabethton; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements will be made later. The body will be removed to the home at 706 Poplar street Sunday afternoon at four o’clock. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CARRIGER, John Caleb

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 11, 1943 JOHN C. CARRIGER

John Caleb Carriger, 89, long time resident of Carter county, died at his home, 706 Poplar street at 4:30 a.m. Saturday after a brief illness.

Mr. Carriger was an active member of the Hampton Baptist church. HiHs[sic] wife, the late Mrs. Margaret Carriger, died last January 17.

Survivors are three sons, John W., Marfa, Texas; S. A., of Lockland, Ohio; and E. E. Carriger, Santa Cruz, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. J. D. Cottrell, Santa Cruz, Calif.; and Mrs. Mable Whisnant of Elizabethton; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10:00 o’clock from the residence, 706 Poplar Street with the Rev. S. O. Pinkerton in charge, assisted by Rev. Cobble.

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Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Hacker, Maples, Ellis, Tom, and John Carriger, and R. A. Allison. Flower bearers will be the nieces and the members of the Rhoda Holly class. The Roy Hathaway

Funeral Home is in charge.

CARRIGER, John Caleb

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 12, 1943 JOHN C. CARRIGER

Funeral services for John Caleb Carriger, 889, long time resident of Carter county, who died at his home, 706 Poplar street, at 4:30 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness, were held this morning at 10 o’clock from the residence with the Rev. S. O. Pinkerton in charge, assisted by Rev. Cobble.

Burial was made in the Highland cemetery. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge.

CARRIGER, Samuel P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 16, 1934 DEATH TAKES S. P. CARRIGER

Samuel Patterson Carriger, 57, former Carter countian, died yesterday morning in the Appalachian hospital, Johnson City, following a month’s illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of his mother, Mrs. Kate Carriger, 201 West Pine street, Johnson City, Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock. Rev. Robert King, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, and Rev. John Hall, Hampton, officiating. Interment will be made in Monte Vista Cemetery, Johnson City. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home will have charge of funeral arrangements.

Mr. Carriger was formerly a Carter countian, being the son of the late Nicholas Carriger. About forty years ago he went west residing at various points but recently making his home at Minneapolis, Minnesota. In December, he returned to Johnson City, where he had been visiting his mother, Mrs. Kate Carriger. He was a member of a prominent Carter county family and had many friends here among the older generation.

Aside from his mother, Mrs. Kate Carriger, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. H. R. Parrott, Johnson City; three brothers, J. B. Carriger, Brooklyn, N. Y.; H. E. Carriger, Washington, D. C.; W. H. Carriger, Los Angeles, Calif.

Active pallbearers were selected from among his old friends in this county and are Major C. R. Hathaway, Sam Fondren, Dick Potter, W. C. O’Brien, Carl Fletcher, and Mike Hall.

CARROLL, Anna Loretta

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 29, 1941 “GRANNY” DAVIS DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Mrs. Anna Loretta Carroll, age 74, more familiarly known as “Granny” Davis, died at her home, 515 Folsom street, this morning at 5:00 o’clock after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Central Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. H. D. Hart will officiate. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. L. D. Estep; two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Willis, of Virginia; and Mrs. Florence Rhoten, of West Virginia; two brothers, W. H. Elkins and P. H. Elkins, of Virginia; also three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

CARROLL, Anna Loretta

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 30, 1941 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. CARROLL TODAY

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Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Loretta Carroll, 74, who died yesterday morning, will be held this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Central Methodist church. Rev. H. D. Hart and Rev. Harry Leonard, officiating. Burial will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Mrs. Carroll was more familiarly known as “Granny” Davis.

Survivors: One daughter, Mrs. L. D. Estep; two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Willis, of Virginia; and Mrs. Florence Rhoten, of West Virginia; two brothers, W. H. Elkins and P. H. Elkins, of Virginia; also three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Active pallbearers: Fred Hardin, Johnnie Stout, Clifford Robinson, Paul White, George Ryan and G. W. Ensor.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Virginia Reynold, Mrs. Kittie Nave, Mrs. Fred Hardin, Mrs. Pheba McKinney, Mrs. Maude Jarvis, Mrs. Clyde Shoun, and Hazel Rogers.

CARROLL, Bonnie Katherine

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 17, 1967 Bonnie Katherine Carroll

Mrs. Bonnie Katherine Carroll, age 19 of Connally Springs, N.C. (Burke County) died in a Winston Salemt[sic], N.C. hospital Monday at 4:50 a.m. from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday night near Hickory, N.C. A native of Johnson County she had made her home in Connally Springs, N.C. for the past three years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Johnson of Shouns and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Creston, N.C.

Survivors include the husband, Melvin Carroll, Connally Springs, N.C.; one daughter, Carolyn Carroll, Connally Springs; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Johnson of Shouns; five brothers, Junior Johns, Shouns, Jimmy Dale Johnson, Earl Johnson, Paul Johnson and Thomas ohnson[sic], all of Shouns; six sisters, Mrs. Virgie Herman, Hickory, N.C., Mrs. Sue Carroll, Mrs. Mary Carroll, Helen Johnson, Carolyn Johnson and Mrs. Jenevia Woodards, all of Shouns.

Funeral services were conducted from the Missionary Baptist Church, Creston, N.C. Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roy Page and Rev. Harry McGee officiating. Burial was in Johnson cemetery, Shouns.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

CARROLL, Jesse (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 31, 1930
MRS. JESSE CARROLLMRS. JESSE CARROLL
Funeral services for Mrs. Jesse Carroll, 72, who died Sunday night at 11 o’clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. Fred Ellis, 209 Broad street, following a long illness, were to have been held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from her daughter’s home, the Rev. Mackymires officiating. Interment was to be in the Vaughn cemetery.
Pall-bearers[sic] were S. G. Clemons, C. C. Carter, R. H. Minton, Claude Ellis, D. H. Ellis, and W. J. Cole. Survivors are the husband, Jesse Carroll; daughter, Mrs. Fred Ellis; son, E. W. Carroll; three brothers, Will, Bo and Alley Hicks, Kingsport; and one sister, Mrs. Polly Bishop, of Natural Tunnel, Va.

CARROLL, J. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 8, 1930
J. C. CARROLL FATALLY HURT UPON HIGHWAY – Hit By Auto Driven by Oliver Youth of Bristol
J. C. Carroll, 79, living on the Bristol highway near Elizabethton, Rural route one, died at three o’clock this morning of a fracture of the skull sustained last evening when hit by an auto driven by T. D. Oliver, Bristol, near Carroll’s home. Carrol was taken to the St. Elizabeth hospital yesterday evening about 9:45 where he died early today.

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According to Oliver’s report to the hospital, he accompanied by three others, was going toward Bristol just past the Watauga bridge, and hit the aged man as he was passing another auto.
Oliver related that Carroll was walking in the middle of the highway, and, blinded by the lights of the approaching car, and his vision also hindered by rain, he was unable to see Carroll until the automobile came into contact with him.

The injured man was rushed to the hospital where it was learned he suffered a fracture of the skull and a fractured right leg. Doctors did not believe he could live and the head injure proved fatal this morning. Oliver was arrested by Bristol officers at this home thee this morning at the request of Sheriff W. J. Fair, and Deputy A. T. Bradley of this county, brought the man to the Carter county jail at about nine o’clock this morning, where he is to be technically charged with manslaughter.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of the deceased near Keenburg, Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, in charge of the Rev. McKinnie. Interment will follow in the Vaught cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fred Ellis of Elizabethton, and one son, E. W. Carroll.

CARROLL, J. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, August 9, 1930
J. C. CARROLL RITES HELD THIS MORNING
Funeral services for J. C. Carroll, 79, fatally injured in an auto accident Thursday evening, were held at the home near Keensburg this morning at 11 o’clock in charge of the Rev. McKinnie. Interment followed in the Vaught cemetery near the home.
The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fred Ellis, and one son, E. W. Carroll, both of Elizabethton. The aged man was hit by an auto driven by T. D. Oliver of Bristol. He was rushed to the St. Elizabeth hospital by Oliver, where he died at three o’clock Friday morning.
Oliver was later arrested at Bristol and brought to Elizabethton on a charge of manslaughter.

CARROLL, Louise Lingerfelt

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 26, 1946 MRS. LOUISE LINGERFELT CARROLL

Mrs. Louise Carroll, died Monday at her home in Athens, Tenn., after a long illness. Her brother Lee Lingerfelt of Elizabethton left for Athens upon receiving the news of her death.

CARROLL, Rebecca Louvenia

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 29, 1965 Rebecca Louvenia Carroll. . .

Rebecca Louvenia Carroll, age 72, Butler (Doeville Community) died in a Jonesboro hospital on Saturday at 3:45 p.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Wilkes County, N.C. but had made her home in Johnson County for many years. She was the daughter of the late John L. and Elizabeth Simmons Triplett and a member of the Shady Vallely[sic] Baptist Church.

Survivors include the husband, W. (Bill) Carroll, Butler; two sons, Henry Triplett, Johnson City and Ray Triplett, Saylorsville, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Daniel Isaacs, Damascus, Va. And Mrs. N.J. Greer, Kingsport; also three brothers, L.F. Triplett of Fordtown; Ham Triplett, Martinsville, Va., and Grant Triplett of Jole, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Robert Kyker and Rev. J.C. Crabtree officiating. Burial was in Shouns Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Junior, David and Blaine Greer, Clarence Cannon, John A. Shoun, Bruce Roberts, Henry Stout and Junior Campbell; flower bearers were granddaughters and neighbors.

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CARROLL, Timothy Randall

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 22, 1967 Timothy Randall Carroll . . .

Timothy Randall Carroll, 2-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lee Carroll died in a Roanoke, Va. hospital Wednesday morning.

Survivors include the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Carroll, Roanoke, Va.; two brothers, Kenneth Lee Carroll, Jr. and Geofrey Randolph Carroll, both Roanoke, Va.; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Dugger, Butler; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor S. Carroll, Bristol.

Funeral services were conducted from Sugar Grove Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Lawrence Hagaman officiating. Burial was in Snyder cemetery.

Pallbearers were cousins and flower bearers were friends. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CARTER, A. M. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 24, 1937 MRS. A. M. CARTER

Word has been received here by relatives of the death of Mrs. A. M. Carter, 86, which occurred last night at her home in Bristol, Tenn., after a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 from the Presbyterian Chapel in Bristol.

Mrs. Carter was the widow of Dr. Alfred Moore Carter. Relatives of Mrs. Carter from this county are Mrs. Belle Carter Tipton, Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Hunter.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. E. K. Krymble of Bristol, Va.

CARTER, Debby

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 23, 1937
DEATH CALLS LOCAL NURSE
MISS DEBBY CARTER, PROMINENT NURSE, SUFFERS STROKE

Miss Debby Carter, 56, for years one of Carter county’s most prominent nurses succumbed last night at six o’clock to a week’s illness at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Last Monday, Miss Carter suffered a paralytic stroke as she finished assisting a local physician in treating a small child. She was a life-long resident of the eight district in upper Turkeytown, and served as a nurse throughout the county for the past seventeen years. Born on Sept. 22, 1881. She was the daughter of the late James G. and Nannie E. Jobe Carter, a descendant of the famous Carter family of this county.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday morning at ten o’clock with the Rev. C. L. Bowden, pastor of the First Baptist church of Elizabethton officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery on the farm near the home.

Miss Carter is survived by an only sister, Mrs. Emma Estep.
Pallbearers, flower bearers will include friends in the community where she lived.

CARTER, Elmer Gaylord

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 23, 1948
ELMER GAYLORD CARTER
Funeral services for Elmer Gaylord Carter, 48, of 212 Fourth Street, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Betty Jane Rosenbaum of Route 1, Monday at 3:00 a.m., will be conducted at the First Freewill Baptist Church Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. C. Y. Elkins officiating, assisted by the Rev. Crucy Holder. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be T. T. Hughes, Hall Perry, Harry Wilson, Frank Fair, J. O. Mullins and Delaney

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Powell.
Survivors are his daughter, Mrs. Rosenbaum; a son, Elmer Richard Carter of Elizabethton; three brothers, Lawrence Dewey Carter of Johnson City, Herbert Carter of Elizabethton and Claude Carter of Poolesville, Maryland; and one grandson.
The body will be moved to the home of a brother, Herbert Carter, 413 North East Street today at 2:pp p.m. where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CARTER, Haptie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 27, 1948
Mrs. Haptie Carter Dies; Was Struck By Automobile
Mrs. Haptie Carter, 58, who was seriously injured when struck by an automobile last Wednesday night, died early yesterday morning at Franklin Clinic. Mrs. Carter was a resident of Johnson City.
Mrs. Carter had been in “very critical” condition at the hospital from the time of her entry until her death. On Thursday she underwent five blood transfusions and one leg was amputated. She sustained several broken bones in the accident, also.
The woman was struck by an automobile driven by Howard Morris, 403 Orchard Road, Chief of Police Mike Boatright said. The accident occurred at the intersection of G Street and Daytona Place.
Chief Boatright quoted Morris as saying that he blew his horn several times but that Mrs. Carter walked directly into the path of his car, apparently not hearing the warning.
Chief Boatright said an investigation of the automobile showed a dented place halfway back on the hood from the radiator. This, he indicated, seemed to substantiate Morris’ contention that Mrs. Carter walked into the side of his automobile.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Carter are not complete but services are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Morris Funeral Home in Johnson City with the Rev. D. F. Waddell of Johnson City, in charge, assisted by the Rev. W. C. Taggart, Jr., of Elizabethton. Burial will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Mrs. Carter is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Victor Miller, Mrs. C. F. Britt, and Mrs. Jeanette Kellog, all of Johnson City, and Mrs. C. W. Mitchel of Elizabethton, and Mrs. R. V. Mills of Knoxville; two sons by a former marriage, Floyd Gouge of the Navy, stationed at San Diego, Calif., and Jack Gouge of Sacramento, Calif.
She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. William Amos, of Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, Charles Ratliff of Lawrenceburg, Ind. and James Ratliff, of Canes Creek, Ky.; and 15 grandchildren.

CARTER, Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 5, 1934
WOMAN, AGE 77, DIES OF BURNS
Mrs. Jane Carter, aged woman residing about two miles from Elizabethton in Minton Hollow section was found dead on the lawn on her home last night, death being due to burns of an unknown origin.
The deceased was 77 years of age, and she and a son, John, made their home together. After the evening chores had been finished her son had gone over to a neighbor’s house on business, only staying a very short while. On his return to the home, the light was in a different place from usual when he was away. On entering the lawn he found his mother with her clothes burned from the body.
She is a native of Carter county being Miss Jane Newton before her marriage to William J. Carter who died in 1914.
She is survived by seven sons, Landon, Frank, Samuel, Charles, Abner, and John Carter of Elizabethton, and Ralph Carter, of Bristol.

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The body will be removed from the undertaker’s to the home of Clifton Newton, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 o’clock, Friday morning. The Rev. J. J. Musick of this city will officiate. Interment will be made in the family cemetery near the home.

CARTER, Joe

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 18, 1937 JOE CARTER

Joe Carter, [age illegible], of Thomas Bridge in Sullvian county, and well known in this county, died at Kings Mountain Memorial Hospital in Bristol this morning at one o’clock after a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of his mother, Mrs. Ed Carter, on the Bristol pike Friday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Dan Graham, pastor of the Blountville Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a member, in charge, assisted by the Rev. Boyd of Bluff City. Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol.

Mr. Carter was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter, his father dying several years ago. He resided in Carter county a number of years ago, and was a direct descendant of Landon Carter for whom Carter county was named.
Survivors are his widow, three small sons, John, Stanley, and Landon Carter; his mother; a sister, Carrie Carter; and a brother, Hugh Carter.

CARTER, John P. T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 24, 1942
John Carter, Member of Prominent Co. Family, Victim of Accident Daughter, Elsie Carter, And R. W. Oatman Also Suffer Serious Injuries

John Patton Taylor Carter, member of a prominent old Carter county family; was fatally injured about six o’clock last evening in an automobile-truck collision which occurred on the Johnson City- Elizabethton highway, near the entrance to Happy Valley Memorial Park.

His daughter, Miss Elsie Carter, and R. W. Oatman, who suffered serious injuries, are patients at the St. Elizabeth hospital. Attending physicians said today that they were expected to recover. Miss Carter suffered a broken left arm near the shoulder, severe chest injuries and bruises. Mr. Oatman, local electrician, received deep lacerations about the face and head and severe bruises.

Miss Carter, who is employed at the Governor Taylor Beauty Salon, told investigating officers that she and her father were driving toward Johnson City where they reside, when they met Oatman driving a truck. It is thought that Oatman lost control as he apparently pulled to the right. The truck, it is said, swerved back across the highway striking the Carter car near the left wheel.

Carter died of a fractured skull shortly after reaching the hospital.

Mr. Carter, 59, was the son of the late William Alfred Carter and Cordelia Bradley Carter. He had been employed for the past seven years by the Builders Supply Co. Before that he was connected with the Pittsburg Lumber Co.

He was named for his grandfather, James Patton Taylor Carter, who was at one time governor of Arizona and who was a colonel on the Union side, serving with the Second Tennessee Regiment in the War Between the States. The deceased’s great grandfather built the J. Frank Seiler home on Forge street in 1818. The Carter family has played an important role in the life of the community since the early days of the Watauga Settlement.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ollie Carter; one daughter, Elsie; three sisters, Mrs. Earl Hunter, Maryville, Mrs. C. I Smith, Bristol and Mrs. Belle Carter Tipton of Elizabethton. The deceased was an uncle of Albert Carter Tipton of this city.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist church her Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. V. Floyd Starke and Dr. Raymond Rankin officiating. Burial will be made in the Highland

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cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Chapel until time for the funeral.
Mrs. Ward Moore and Mrs. Graydon Rion will have charge of the music.
Active pallbearers: D. L. Maugans, C. M. Rose, James Guffey, C. E. Hampton, Graydon Rion, C.

E. Lucas, Vince Jesse, Guy Fields.

CARTER, Josie Elizabeth Berry

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 2, 1936
MRS. JOSIE ELIZABETH CARTER
Mrs. Josie Elizabeth Carter, 22, died Sunday afternoon at her home on the Siam road.
She is survived by her husband, Samuel Carter; two children, Catherine, age two, and an infant son; her father, Will Berry; and four half brothers, Ralph, Walter, John Henry and G. W. Berry.
Funeral services and interment will be conducted at the Estep Cemetery Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. H. C. Hopkins and Mrs. Fannie King officiating.

CARTER, Landon C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 2, 1947 LANDON C. CARTER

Landon C. Carter, 65, well known farmer and member of a pioneer Carter County family, died at his home near Elizabethton Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Surviving are his widow and three sons, Eulace, Floyd and Shelby Carter, all of Elizabethton, and seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. R. E. Repew[sic] officiating. Burial will be in the Carr Cemetery near Keenburg. The Appalachian Funeral Home of Johnson City is in charge.

CARTER, Lois Fay

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 27, 1934
LOIS FAY CARTER
Lois Fay Carter, nine-weeks-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carter, Keenburg, died this morning at 6 a.m. Funeral services will be held this afternoon.

CARTER, Malcolm

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 20, 1944
J. W. CARTER’S BROTHER KILLED IN ACTION
J. W. Carter of this city has received word that his brother, Malcolm Carter of Meansville, Georgia, was killed in action in Italy, May 23, Carter Was 25 years of age.

CARTER, Rosa

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 3, 1937 MRS. ROSA CARTER

Mrs. Rosa Carter, age 41 years, died at her home at Keenburg, Thursday morning at 5 o’clock.

Funeral will be held at the Harmony Baptist Church Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. J. C. Black will be in charge of the services and interment will be in Harmony Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be selected from among friends at the funeral.

Mrs. Carter is survived by her husband, Samuel P. Carter, six daughters, Mrs. Clarence Lyons, Mrs. Roy Lyons, Mrs. Clarence Bateman, Mable, Georgia, and Alice Carter; one son, James Carter and one granddaughter, Janice Marie Bateman.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, June 6, 1937 CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and loss of our wife and mother, Mrs. Rosa Anna Carter. We also wish to thank her friends for the many beautiful flowers expressing their love and sympathy. Samuel P. Carter and family.

CARTER, Sarah

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 23, 1938
MRS. SARAH CARTER
After a lingering illness, Mrs. Sarah Ella Earhart Carter, widow of William Edgar Carter, died Saturday at one o’clock at her home on the Bluff City highway.
Mrs. Carter was born in 1866 and was a member of the Presbyterian church at Blountville. She was married in 1896 to Edgar Carter of Elizabethton where they lived for a number of years.
Funeral rites will be nephews, Powell Earhart, Pierce Earhart, William Earhart, Phillip Earhart, Clarence Earhart, Howard Earhart, Ralph Earhart and J. Frank Seiler.

CARTER, W. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 23, 1932 W. E. CARTER

W. E. Carter of Thomas Bridge died today at his home about 1 o’clock. Mr. Carter has many friends in Elizabethton.

CARTER, W. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 24, 1932 W. E. CARTER DIES SUDDENLY

Funeral services for William E. Carter, 75, who died at his home on the Bluff City highway, near Thomas Bridge, yesterday at 1:30 p.m., will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dan Graham, pastor of the Blountville Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Rev. E. M. Umbach, pastor of the Elizabethton Presbyterian Church in charge. A short prayer service will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock, after which the funeral cortege will come to Elizabethton. Interment will be in the Thomas Cemetery near Elizabethton.

Mr. Carter has been in declining health for some time but his death came as a shock to his friends, for he appeared to be in his usual health Monday.

Surviving are his widow, one daughter, Miss Carrie Carter; two sons, Joe E. Carter of Bristol, and William Hubert Carter of Saltville; two nieces, Mrs. J. F. Seiler and Mrs. Carrie E. Hunter of Elizabethton, and six grandchildren.

CARTER, William A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 8, 1933 WILLIAM CARTER KILLED IN CRASH

William A. Carter, 22, of Johnson City, son of J. P. Carter and nephew of Mrs. Belle C. Tipton, was fatally injured in an auto accident on Roan street at Johnson City this morning about 1:30 o’clock. Another youth, Wilbur Weems, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Weems, was riding with Carter but escaped injuries. Details of the accident were lacking but Attorney A. C. Tipton stated it was caused by a bread truck colliding with the Carter auto. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. C. L. Bowden, pastor, in charge. Interment will follow in the Highland Cemetery.

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CARTRIGHT, Charles

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 23, 1932 CHARLES CARTRIGHT

Charles Cartright, colored, 17-months old son of Charles and Ella Cartright, Sr., died at his home at 10 o’clock today. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

CARVER, Annie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 18, 1946 MRS. ANNIE CARVER

Mrs. Annie Carver, 45, died at her home at 1604 Dixon street, Sunday at 10:50 p.m., after an illness of four weeks. Mr. Carver was a native of Carter county. Member of the Free Will Baptist church at Charity Hill.

Mr. and Mrs. Carver lost a son Lloyd Carver, who was killed on the Island of Iwo-Jima on March 7, 1943. He was with the Marine Corps.

Survivors are her husband, Arthur Carver, two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Baumgarner, Mrs. Mary Peters; three sons, Herbert, Paul, Carl, all of Elizabethton. Two grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, Mrs. Millie Miller, Mrs. Maggie Myers, Mrs. Celia Brumit of this city, Miss Lottie Smith of Michigan, Mrs. Martha Bellamy of Kingsport; one brother, Loss Smith of Johnson City.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Free Will Baptist Church at Charity Hill Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock, with the Rev. Carl Osborne, Rev. J. C. Howington, Rev. Lewis officiating. Burial will be made in the Bowers Cemetery.

Active pallbearers, Bill Crouch, Roscoe Odem, Elisha Powell, Cecil Williams, Grover Gentry, Clyde Nave, Paul Nave, Will Bowers.

Flower bearers, Mrs. Bessie Campbell, Hazel Odem, Ester Crouch, Kate Buckles, Frankie Simms, May Hollyfield, Lillie Smith, Sally Williams, Mary Brumit, Charlie Rogers, Mary Mae Powell.

Honorary pallbearers, Abe Buckles, George Phillips, K. P. Banks, Dr. J. B. Shoun, Dock Treadway, Jim Tester, Henry Russell, Charlie Treadway, John Hollyfield.

The body will be returned to the home at 1604 Dixon street Monday at 4 p.m. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CARVER, Ben (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, July 26, 1930
MRS. BEN CARVERMRS. BEN CARVER
Mrs. Ben Carver, 75, died at her home on Simerly Creek Friday afternoon at five o’clock, resulting from a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in the Fairview cemetery.
The deceased is survived by four sons, Tom Carver of Columbia, S.C., Frank Carver, Johnson City, James and Dewey Carver, Fairview, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Isaac Roberts, of Roan Mountain.

CARVER, Billy Gene

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 6, 1943 BILLY GENE CARVER

Billy Gene Carver, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Carver, route 2, Bluff City, died at the home this morning at 8:30.

Survivors are his parents; one brother, Bobby Carroll; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carver, Hampton; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lyons of Bluff City.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning from the residence. Burial will be made in Jones Cemetery. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

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CARVER, Charlie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 18, 1947 CHARLIE CARVER

Charlie Carver, 48, died at his home Route 5, Johnson City, Thursday at 4:30 a.m. after a short illness.

Mr. Carver was a member of the Watauga Point Methodist Church. He had been an employee of the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad for the past 29 years.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Sallie Carver, of Route 5, Johnson City; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Dykes, R-4, Elizabethton and Mrs. Juanita Berry of R-5 Johnson City; three brothers, Walter Carver, and Ernest Carver, R-5, Johnson City and Martin Carver of Johnson City; three sisters, Mrs. Bruce Nave, Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Sarah Lyons, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Reg Tate, Johnson City, and his father, Joseph C. Carver, R-6, Johnson City, and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the Watauga Point Methodist Church with the Rev. Boyd, the Rev. George Westmoreland and the Rev. Yankee officiating. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

The body will be returned to the home on Route 5, Johnson City Thursday afternoon and will remain there until 1:30 Saturday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour before time of the services.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CARVER, Clarence

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 19, 1941 CLARENCE CARVER

Clarence Carver, 17, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carver, 705 German avenue, Wednesday morning at seven o’clock, after a short illness.

Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carver; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Baumgardner, Mrs. Mary Harding; three brothers, Lloyd, Herbert, Paul; one niece, Alma Mae Baumgardner.

Funeral services will be held from the Freewill Baptist church at Charity Hill, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Nat Campbell and Rev. Carl Osborne in charge. Burial will be made in the Bowers cemetery.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock.

Pallbearers: Carl Treadway, Herbert Russell, Carl Baumgardner, Gerald Collins, Charles Treadway and Hershel Cannon.

Flower bearers: Helen Russell, Mable Treadway, Nadien Ellis, Louise Lovelace, Ruby Blackburn, Ethel Russell, Evelyn Hardin, Edna Tidwell, Wilma Gene Collins, Pearl Bowers, Pauline Bowers, Pauline Bowers and Ruth Stevenson.

CARVER, Hannah

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 27, 1948
MRS. HANNAH CARVER
Mrs. Hannah Carver, age 71, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Laura Morrell at Unicoi Thursday morning at 10:30 after a short illness. Mrs. Carver has been a member of the Freewill Baptist Church for the past 40 years.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Josie Hughes, Lincoln, North Carolina; Mrs. Nola Byrd, Adrian, Michigan; Mrs. Laura Morrell and Miss Hattie Carver, Unicoi; two sons, Nat Carver, Route 4, Elizabethton; and Robert Carver, Route 5, Johnson City; four brothers, James Cochran, Unicoi; Bob,

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George, and Nat Cochran, Adrian, Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Biddie Shultz, Flint, Michigan; 25 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 Saturday morning at Woodby Freewill Baptist Church with the Reverend Martin Hyder and the Reverend W. H. Head officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Henry Grindstaff, Frank Cochran, George Byrd, Roscoe Green, Charlie Birchfield, Elmer Davis, Ike Davis, and Grady McCurry. Flower bearers are Elsie Hyder, Edith Byrd, Goldie Tolley, Lorene Carver, Effie Simerly, Carrie Carver, Rugy Carver, Nan Carver, and Helen Carver.

The body will remain in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the services.

CARVER, Hannah

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 29, 1948
MRS. HANNAH CARVER
Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Carver, who died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laura Morrell, at Unicoi, have been changed and will be held at 2:00 o’clock this afternoon at the Woodby Freewill Baptist Church. The reverends Martin Hyder and W. H. Head will conduct the services.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CARVER, Jimmie Wayne

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 12, 1941 Local Briefs
Carver Infant Rites

Funeral services for Jimmie Wayne Carver, 15-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Odis Carver, who died in a local hospital yesterday, will be held from the Bunker Hill church near Bluff City this afternoon at 3:00 o’clock. The child died of pneumonia.

Surviving are the parents; one brother, Bobby; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lyons, Elizabethton; and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carver, Hampton.

CARVER, Mary Lovelace

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 6, 1942 MRS. M. LOVELACE CARVER

Mrs. Mary Lovelace Carver, age _5[illegible number], died in a local hospital Monday evening at 8:30 p.m.

Survivors are her husband, Lloyd Carver, mother, Mrs. Allie Lovelace; three brothers, Reynolds Lovelace, Baltimore, Maryland, Clyde Lovelace, Elizabethton; Charles Lovelace, U. S. Army, Dothan, Ala., two sisters, Louise Lovelace, Elizabethton, Betty Joyce Lovelace, Elizabethton.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home of her mother, Mrs. Allie Lovelace, Charity Hill, Tuesday afternoon.

Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Free-Will Baptist church at Charity Hill, with the Rev. Carl Osborne, Rev. Clarence Howington, Rev. T. N. Robinson officiating. Burial will be made in the Ellis cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Charles Sturgill, Roy Siler, Dan Campbell, Stanley Martin, Clyde Nave, Kay Franklin.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Kay Franklin, Mrs. Kiser Baker, Mrs. Jack Mayo, Blanche Erwin, Dorothy Snaverly, Thelma Camel, Mrs. P. D. Bradshaw, Alma Markland, Bessie Mae Bowers, Elizabeth Sturgill, Myrtle Nave, Miss Smiles, Nadine Ellis, Mrs. Stanbley Martin, Mrs. Dan Campbell, Marilyn Brown, Mrs. Glen Tester, Phobe Kenny, Leona Crosswhite, Pauline Edens, Wanda Green, Muriel Stout, Myrtle Grindstaff.

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CARVER, Polly

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 24, 1932 MRS. POLLY CARVER

Mrs. Polly Carver, 54, of Unicoi, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at her home of heart failure. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of the Rev. R. P. Williams, and the Rev. Jake Davis officiating. Interment was in the Sneed Cemetery. Those surviving are: two sisters, Mrs. John Williams and Miss May Sneed, and two brothers, Dave Sneed and Bill Sneed.

CARVER, Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 26, 1936
ROBERT CARVER
Robert Carver, age four, died this morning at 7:30 at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carver, on Charity Hill after a brief illness.
Survivors of the child are the parents; four brothers, Lloyd, Clarence, Herbert and Paul; two sisters, Myrtle and Mary.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Free Will Baptist Church at Charity Hill, Friday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Interment will be in the Bowers Cemetery.

CASEY, Christian

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 20, 1941 CHRISTINE CASEY

Funeral services for Christine Casey, 22, who died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the home of her mother at Hampton, will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the home, with Rev. John Hall, Rev. John Shepherd and Rev. U. W. Malcolm officiating. Burial will be made in Hall cemetery.

The deceased was a graduate of the calls of ’39. She was a member of the First Christian church of Hampton.

Survivors are her mother, Mrs. George W. Casey; two sisters, Mrs. Grant Williams; Mrs. Ernie Simerly, Valley Forge; two brothers, Walter Casey, Hampton; and Charles Casey, Butler.

Active pallbearers: Luther Hall, Sam Williams, R. C. Cates, Harmon Campbell, Fred Baker, Charlie Williams.

CASEY, George W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 8, 1939 GEORGE W. CASEY

George W. Casey, 60, died at his home at Hampton Sunday night after a lingering illness. He was a member of the Christian church of Hampton and was owner and operator of a dry goods and grocery store there for the past ten years.

Survivors are his wife; two sons, Charles of Butler, and Walter of Hampton; three daughters, Mrs. Earnest Simerly and Mrs. Grant Williams of Valley Forge, and Christine of Hampton; four brothers, Fred Casey of Hampton, Earnest Casey of Valley Forge, Tyler Casey of Bakersfield, Calif., and Charles Casey of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hansard of Powell Station, Tenn., Mrs. Eva Warrack, Fountain City, and Mrs. Ida Lewis of Harlan, Ky.; then grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home in Hampton Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, with the Rev. John Shepherd and John Mathis in charge. Interment will be in the Hall Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: E. S. Hall, Bill Stone, Mike Hall, Harmon Campbell, Fred Baker, R. C. Cates.

Flowerberarers[sic]: Pauline Stone, Edna Campbell, Ethel Cates, Hazel Cates, Mary Harrell, Effie Hall, Gladys Hall, Maude Parham, Bettye Horton, Florence Gourley, Evelyn Gourley and Jincie Belle Mathis.

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CASEY, Jennie Gourley

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 11, 1948
MRS. JENNIE GOURLEY CASEY
Mrs. Jennie Gourley Casey, widow of the late George W. Casey of Hampton, died at her home Friday at 4:00 p.m. after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Casey was a member of the First Christian Church of Hampton.
Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Mary Gourley; two sons, Walter and Charles of Hampton; two daughters, Mrs. Ernie Simerly and Mrs. Grant Williams of Valley Forge; one sister, Mrs. Sallie Hall of Hampton; one brother, Cart Gourley of Elizabethton; 11 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Leigh Hargrove, pastor of the Hampton Christian Church, and the Rev. V. M. Canup, pastor of the Hampton Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Hall Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Tom McNeil, Bill Stone, R. C. Cates, Sam Williams, Harlan Horton and Claude Williams.
Flower bearers are Mrs. G. E. Grey, Roby Hardin, Lydia Shepherd, Novella McNeil, Sam Williams, Bill Stone, L. J. Markland Sr., Abraham Hathaway, Clint Williams, Bertha Hill, Edith Peters, Callie Scott, Verlin Proffitt, Effie Hall, Gladys Walters, Arvil Hall, Mary Ellen Gourley, and Fred Casey.
The body will be returned to the home Saturday afternoon.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CASEY, L. C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 21, 1929
MRS. L. C. CASEY
Funeral services were to have been held this afternoon at 2:30 for Mrs. L. C. Casey, who suddenly died Sunday morning at her home near Hampton, while milking. Mrs. Casey seemed to be in the best of health Sunday morning when she arose and got breakfast.
The last rites will be in charge of the Rev. E. E. Hazelwood, and interment will be made in the Hall Cemetery.
The survivors are L. C. Casey, husband; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Lewis, Calvin, Ky., Mrs. Eva Worick, Carington, Tenn., Mrs. Minnie Hansford, Powell Station, and sons, George, Ernest, Tyler and Fred, all of Hampton, Tenn.
[NJSB Note: She was nee Lovina/Livina C. GRINDSTAFF]

CASEY, Martha Maxine

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 12, 1934
MARTHA MAXINE CASEY
Martha Maxine Casey, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Casey, died at the home of her parents at Braemar this morning at two a.m. after a short illness.
Survivors are the father and mother, one brother, Richard Joe Casey.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday morning at 11 a.m.
The Rev. Johnnie Hall will officiate.
Interment will be in the Hall Cemetery.
Pall bearers: Fred Casey, Earnest Simerly, Arnold Tollette, and Greely Sheffield.
Flower bearers: Miss Nell Casey, Miss Leon Cates, Miss Violet Casey, Miss Helen Casey, Miss Christine Casey, and Miss Maryn[sic] Hall.

CASEY, Maurice A.

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 31, 1966
SOLDIER HUSBAND OF EX-COUNTY WOMAN IS KILLED

Memorial services for Sergeant First Class (E-7) Maurice A. Casey, 56, husband of a former Johnson Countian, Mary Cornett Casey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Filmore Cornett, were recently held at the Kennedy Memorial Center Chapel, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sgt. Casey, the third member to join the Green Beret Special Forces in 1952, will killed in action in Viet Nam on May 25th. A career army man, Sgt. Casey had seen his second tour of duty in Viet Nam and was due to retire in two years.

He had served with the 82nd Airbourne[sic] Infantry Battalion in the South Pacific during World War II, from 1941 to 1946. He also served in Laos, Thailand and Indo China.

Sgt. Casey left A Company of the 3rd Special Forces to join the 5th Special Forces in Viet Nam, March 3, 1966.

Sgt. Casey received a military burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

CASEY, W. G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 29, 1929
W. G. CASEY
Funeral services for W. G. Casey, 86, who died Sunday at 5 p.m., at his home at Hampton, following a lingering illness, were held Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the residence, the Rev. P. C. Williams, officiating. Interment was in the Hall Cemetery, near Hampton. His wife’s death occurred one week prior to his demise.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Albert Warrick, Corrington, Mrs. Minnie Hansford, Powell Station, and Mrs. Earnest Lewis, Covington, Ky.; four sons, Earnest, George, Tyler, and Fred Casey, of Hampton.

CASH, A. M. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 2, 1939 MRS. A. M. CASH

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. A. M. Cash, who died at her home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mrs. Cash was a sister of Mrs. W. C. Ryan of this city, and Mrs. Sallie Morrell of Watauga Valley.

CASS, E. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 15, 1939 E. C. CASS

Funeral services will be held at 4:30 today in Greeneville, S. C. for Captain E. C. Cass, former prominent resident of Carter county.

Captain Cass was born and reared in Carter county, and after reaching early manhood, moved to Elizabethton, where he resided until the World War, when he moved his family to Greenville[sic], S. C.

Captain Cass is survived by one daughter and five sons: Mrs. Paul B. Carr, Johnson City, Paul E., Earl C., L. Henry, and James Kenneth Cass, all of Greenville, S. C.; and Harvey H. Cass of New York City; also two brothers, the Rev. James Cass, of Troy, N. Y., and Col. L. W. Cass of Washington, D. C., and also numerous other relatives scattered throughout East Tennessee.

CASS, C. M. Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 19, 1945 Nephew Of Local Woman Is Killed

Mrs. R. C. Campbell received word Saturday of the accidental death in Arizona of her nephew, C. M. Cass, Jr., who was recently discharged from the Navy.

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He was the oldest son of Mrs. Campbell’s brother, the late C. M. Cass, who died last month following an illness of several months at his home in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Surviving the father and son are Mrs. C. M. Cass, Sr., and another son stationed with the Army Air Forces in Kansas.

CASS, James M. (Rev.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 10, 1945
Rev. Cass; Native Of Elizabethton Dies At New York Home

The Rev. James M. Cass, 78, retired Methodist preacher and a native of Elizabethton, died yesterday at his home in Troy, N. Y., according to the Associated Press this morning.

He was born at the Cass Farm at Hunter. He visited his niece, Mrs. Raymond Campbell here in 1924. The Rev. Cass formerly held pastorates in Northern and Eastern New York and Western Massachusetts and was a graduate of Union College and the Boston University Theological School.

He is survived by one brother, Col. L. W. Cass, a retired Army officer, of Washington, D. C., and three other nieces, Mrs. Paul Carr, Mrs. W. P. Bailey and Mrs. Lester Scott, of Johnson City.

CASS, L. W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 27, 1950
Col. L. W. Cass Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. R. C. Campbell received word this morning that her uncle, Col. L. W. Cass, died in Washington, D. C. after several months illness.
Col. Cass is survived by a number of nieces and nephews and was the last of the prominent family of eight, which is well known throughout this section. He was a brother of the late Charlie Cass outstanding civic liver here.
Col. Cass was retired from the Army after fifty years of service and was a member of General Pershing’s staff during World War I. His wife, who died about seventeen months ago, was the former Miss Gordon Henderson of Johnson City.
Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Campbell will leave this weekend to attend the funeral services.

CASS, Sam

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 27, 1931
SAM CASS
News has been received here of the sudden death, Friday, of Sam Cass, 72, in El Centro, California.
It is believed that death occurred as the result of the heat wave and although details have not been learned. The deceased is a brother of Dr. H. M. Cass, Carter County’s early settlers on Watauga river near Siam.
The deceased is a brother of Dr. H. M. Cass of Johnson City, Ed Cass of Greeneville, S. C., formerly of Elizabethton, Rev. James Cass of Schnectady, N. Y., and Col. Wm. Lewis Cass of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Lucy Cass Pouder of Morristown, Tenn., the late C. P. Cass of this city and Joe Cass of Johnson City.
Burial plans have not been completed but it is possible that the remains will be brought to Elizabethton to be laid to rest with the parents, and two brothers who died in infancy.

CASTEEL, Billy

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 13, 1938
SUICIDES AFTER ATTEMPTING CRIME
FIRES ON WIFE OF BROTHER ON BUFFALO MTN.
Sister-In-Law Shot In Neck with Double-Barreled Gun Expected to Recover
A man lay dead by his own hand today and his sister-in-law suffers from painful shotgun wounds in the

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neck as the result of a shooting in the Buffalo mountain section of Carter and Unicoi counties, which investigating officers said grew out of “family troubles,” yesterday morning.
Billy Casteel, 42-year-old resident of Buffalo mountain, died instantly when he was struck in the heart by the full charge from a 16-gbuage single-barrel shotgun which he had rigged in a wire fence in such a way as to fire when he pressed his body against it.

Casteel killed himself at the home of his mother in Unicoi county only a short distance from the Carter county line.
His sister-in-law, Mrs. Eliza Casteel, was painfully wounded in the neck by Casteel at her home in Carter county earlier in the morning. Mrs. Casteel, wife of Casteel’s brother, Elbert, managed to reach the home of a neighbor and was rushed to a Johnson City hospital.

She was dismissed following medical treatment.
Mrs. Casteel, in a statement to Johnson City Police Cad Shoun, said that she had first seen Casteel with a shotgun in his hand near a spring at her home where she had gone to get water. She had her six-months-old baby in her arms. She and Casteel spoke and she got the water and started back to her house, she said. “When I last saw him, he was about five feet from me. I had taken several steps away from the spring when I heard a gun fire and felt the shot hit me. I fell to the ground. I, at first felt dizzy, but later picked up my baby and went to the home of Walter Byrd, a neighbor, and from there Mr. Frank Anderson brought me to the hospital,” Mrs. Casteel said.
She had been shot with a double-barrel shotgun which officers failed to find. The gun which Casteel used to commit suicide a few minutes later was the second of two taken from his mother’s home.
Casteel had first gone to the home of a neighbor and borrowed a gun which he explained he wanted to kill squirrels with. On finding that the gun would not fire he returned it and went to his mother’s home where he obtained the double-barrel shotgun, with which he shot Mrs. Casteel.
After shooting her, he went to his mother’s home again and took the single-barrel gun, went into the garden near the house and stuck the gun through a wire fence, tied a string to the trigger and leaned against the muzzle until it released the trigger spring.
No inquest was held.
A frustrated love affair between Casteel and his brother’s wife was said by officers to have been the cause of the attempted murder and suicide.
Investigating officers were Sheriff McInturff, of Unicoi county, and Robey Danner and Tom Odom, Carter county deputies.

CASTLE, John E. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 24, 1935
MRS. JOHN E. CASTLE
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. John E. Castle, sister of Mrs. Minnie Smithdeal of Elizabethton, who died Friday at her home in Asheville, N. C. Interment was in Knoxville, Tenn.
Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Myers of Knoxville, Miss Jane Castle of Asheville; three sons, John, Jr. and Jim Castle of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Fred Castle of Asheville; four sisters, Mrs. Lula M. Pritchard of Asheville, Mrs. Minnie Smithdeal of Elizabethton; one brother, Charles B. Crisp of California.
[JAKS Note: of the four sisters mentioned, only two were mentioned by name]

CASTLE, Vada Allen

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 13, 1968 Mrs. Vada Allen Castle

Funeral services for Mrs. Vada Allen Castle, 82, Route 3, Mountain City, Tenn., who died Wed. March 6, at Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., were held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday March 9, at the

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Zionville Baptist Church, Zionville, N.C., with the Rev. R.C. Eggers and the Rev. Kenneth Carroway officiating. Burial was in the Zionville Cemetery. Pall-bearers[sic] were Ed Burgess, Harold Garland Hubert Greer, Earl Miller, R.J. Main, and Edward Wilson. Honorary pall-bearers[sic] were members of the Johnson County Rescue Squad.

Survivors include the husband, John A. Castle, of the home. Four step sons[sic], Fred and Vernon Castle, both of Boone, N.C., Warren Castle, Fallbrook, Calif., Clark Castle, Palm City, Florida. Three step- daughters[sic], Mrs. Ruth Critcher, Boone, N.C., Mrs. Earl Critcher, Boone, N.C., Mrs. Madge Earls, Fallbrook Calif., Mrs. Jean Dotson, Mountain City, Tenn., and one foster-daughter[sic], Mrs. Hazel Osborne, Kennet[sic] Square, Pa. Two brothers, R.L. Allen, Butler, Tenn., and J.W. Allen, Mountain City, Tenn. Three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Jordan, Mountain City, Tenn., and Mrs. Elva Nave and Mrs. Bertha Jordan both of Elizabethton, Tenn. 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Reins-Sturdivent Funeral Home of Boone, N.C. was in charge of arrangements.

CATES, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 2, 1936
INFANT CATES
Funeral services were conducted from the Whitehead Cemetery Sunday afternoon at two o’clock for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cates.

CATRON, William S.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 30, 1947
WILLIAM S. CATRON
William S. Catron, 57, prominent Smyth County, Va. real estate dealer and well known resident of Marion, died suddenly at his home Sunday night.
Catron was a native of Tennessee. He was owner and operator of the Catron Land Company and was active in civic and church affairs. He was a son of the late J. R. and Sally Mock Catron of Washington County. He is survived by his widow, Lottie Kelley Catron; one brother, C. W. Catron of Damascus, and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday from the Marion First Methodist Church. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

CAUDILL, Edgar Wayne

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 15, 1970 DEATHS

Edgar Wayne Caudill, son of the late Mr. W. P. and Mrs. Blanche Wagner Caudill, was born in Mountain City May 17, 1921, and died April 9, 1970, at his home on 202 Pine Street, Brunswick, O.

He was married to Natalie Johnson, who survives, also, one son, Harry, both of the home; one brother, Walter, Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Edna McElyea, and Mrs. Don L. Henson, Vilas, N. C.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the Burnsville Methodist Church, a veteran of World War II, and a member of the VFW.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. from Carlson Funeral Home Chapel in Brunswick, with Rev. William Harvey in charge. Interment was in East Lawn Memorial Garden.

Pall-bearers[sic] were fellow workers of his at General Motors. Flower-bearers were ladies of his church.

CAUDILL, Jacqueline

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 17, 1929 JACQUELINE CAUDILL

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The body of Jacqueline Caudill, age 2, was taken to Bluff City today for burial. The child died Wednesday morning of diphtheria at the St. Elizabeth Hospital.

CAUDILL, Mrs.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 14, 1942 MRS. CAUDILL

The mother of Dr. E. L. Caudill died in Sparta, N. C. Monday evening following a brief attack of pneumonia, according to information received here.

Dr. and Mrs. Caudill left this morning to be in attendance at the funeral services to be held today. Others who will attend the services from this city include Miss Cahutta Frost, Mrs. W. H. Longmire, Dr. Charles Baughman, Dr. Allen Taylor, S. E. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blackstock.

CAUDILL, Willard Preston

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, August 18, 1949 WILLARD PRESTON CAUDILL

Willard Preston Caudill, 66, died at 6 p.m. Aug. 14, at his home.

He was born April 28, 1883, at Sutherland, N. C. He was a resident of Johnson County for 33 years, joined Green Valley Methodist Church early in life, later moving his membership to First Methodist Church of Mountain City.

He was married to Miss Blanche Wagner of Shouns on July 16, 1906.

Surviving are his widow; four children, Walter and Mrs. Wad Heck of Mountain City, Edgar W. of Bristol and Mrs. Don L. Henson of Sherwood, N. C.

Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. A. E. Browne and Rev. W. N. Parker in charge.

CAUDLE, Lucy Price

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 1, 1969 DEATHS

Mrs. Lucy Price Caudle, Statesville, N. C., died Friday morning in Caldwell County Memorial Hospital, Lenoir, N. C. She was born October 2, 1907, in Caldwell County, and was the daughter of the late J. V. and Clementine Smith Price. She was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church in Lenoir, N. C.

Survivors include her husband, Jesse M. Caudle, Sr., Statesville, N. C.; two sons, Harold Caudle, Baltimore, Md., and Jesse M. Caudle Jr., Route 5, Hickory, N. C.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Woods, North Kingston, R. I., and Mrs. Marjorie Harris, Statesville, N. C.; three brothers, Bill and Hugh Price both of Lenoir, N. C., and Smith Price, Hickory, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Cresson, Lenoir, N. C., and Mrs. Rose Bandy, Newton, N.C.; 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, 100:00 a.m., at the St. James Episcopal Church, Lenoir, N. C. with interment in the State Line Cemetery, Laurel Bloomery.

Warren-Miller Funeral Home, Lenoir, N. C., was in charge of arrangements.

CHAMBERS, Corintha Ellen

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 18, 1933 CORINTHA ELLEN CHAMBERS

Funeral services for Corintha Ellen Chambers, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Chambers of near Valley Forge, who died at a local hospital yesterday morning at 3:30 o’clock of complications, are scheduled to be held this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the Valley Forge Christian Church. The Rev. John Matthews will be in charge. Interment will be in the Chamber’s Cemetery.

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The deceased is survived by: the parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Chambers; three brothers, Ray Chambers, J. N. Chambers and Howard Dugger; five sisters, Mrs. Laura Suess, Mrs. Viola Stevens and Lillie, Ethel and Virginia Chambers and several uncles, aunts and nieces.

Pall bearers: Coral Hathaway, Hugh Chambers, Edgar Hathaway, Roy Meredith, Harry Meredith and Carl Garrison.

Flower bearers: Ethel Chambers, Catherine Chambers, Ruby Chambers, Eluee Stevens, Stella Johnson, Enda Williams and Nella Hedrick.

CHAMBERS, Dan E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 16, 1942 DAN E. CHAMBERS

Dan E. Chambers, 78, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joe Williams.

Funeral services will be conducted today at 3:30, burial to be in the Sims cemetery. The Rev. John Hall and John Meredith will officiate.

Mr. Chambers was a member of the Christian church and was devoted to his work to the church.

Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Sam Hyder of Hampton, Mrs. Joe Williams, Mrs. Tom Hampton, Mrs. Sam Dugger, Mrs. Julia Murray of Elizabethton; three sons, Jim and Henry of Elizabethton and Isom of Rocky Ford, Colorado; thirty-three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Charlie Chambers, Henry Chambers, Dave Chambers, Jarvin Kyte, Hugh Chambers and Allen Henry.

Flower bearers: Mesdames Hugh Chambers, Kathryn Carpenter, J. T. Buckles, Frank Edens, Lon Brummitt, Ray Woodby, Ed Meredith, Glenn Taylor, Elmer Shull, Frank Taylor, Henry Chambers and Bowman Matherly, the misses Evelyn and Maude Kyte, Hazel and Donna Chambers, Goldie Henegar, Ethel Chambers, Orlia Hampton, Amy Chambers, Margaret Fair, Mildred Thompson, Anna B. Matherly and Maetene Miller.

CHAMBERS, Dan (Mrs.)
“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 28, 1938
MRS. DAN CHAMBERS
Funeral services for Mrs. Dan Chambers, 68, who succumbed to pneumonia and complications at a local hospital yesterday, have been set for Saturday afternoon at her home in Valley Forge. Rites were postponed from today when it was learned by the family that a son, Isam, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, is driving here for the rites.
Mrs. Chambers is survived by her husband, four daughters and three sons. A daughter and son preceded her in death. Surviving sons are Isam, Jim and Henry Chambers, the latter two of Elizabethton; daughters, Mrs. Ina Williams, Mrs. Ada Hyder, Mrs. Geneva Dugger, Mrs. Bess Hampton, all of Carter county.
Mrs. Chambers was a life-long resident of Carter county.

CHAMBERS, Dan (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 29, 1938
MRS. DAN CHAMBERS
Funeral rites for Mrs. Dan Chambers, 68, Valley Forge, who succumbed to pneumonia and complications, will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from the home on the arrival here of her son, Isam, from Rocky Ford, Colo.
Those officiating will be the Reverend John Hall, Rev. L. B. Hampton and Rev. Joe Owens. Interment will be in the Sims Cemetery.
Pall bearers[sic] will be Jarvis Kyte, Bowman Matherly, Clarence Fair, George Owens, Earl Pierce, Allen Henry.

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Flower bearers: Florence Dugger, Hazel Pierce, Mary Hammitt, Maggie Fair, Goldie Henigar, Goldie Hoss, Blanche Braswell, Maude Kyte, Mary Owens, Nell and Doris Range, Orlia Hampton, Ella Mae Miller, Mildred Thompson.

CHAMBERS, David T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 8, 1938
DAVID T. CHAMBERS
David T. Chambers, 65, died at his home at Keenburg yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at he Harmaning Baptist church, Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. The Rev. R. S. Depew will officiate. Interment will be in the Harmaning cemetery.
Mr. Chambers united with the Borden View Christian church a number of years ago. He was married to Elizabeth Peeks Feb. 2, 1894.
He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. A. D. Carter and one brother, Bill Chambers of Bristol. Six grandchildren also survive.

CHAMBERS, Delia

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, Feb. 20, 1931
MRS. DELIA CHAMBERS
Mrs. Delia Chambers, 76, died at her home on Tiger Creek, Thursday night at 11 o’clock as the result of a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held from the home Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in the Chambers cemetery.
The deceased is survived by one son, Dan Chambers, Tiger Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Dugger; Mrs. Ellen Whitmore, of Elizabethton; two brothers, W. L. Whitehead and Nat Whitehead, Elizabethton The deceased is survived by one son, Dan Chambers, Tiger Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Dugger; Mrs. Ellen Whitmore, of Elizabethton; two brothers, W. L. Whitehead and Nat Whitehead, Elizabethton

CHAMBERS, Earl E.

“The Tomahawk,” September 23, 1964
Gunshot Claims The Life of Earl Chambers
Earl E. Chambers, 48, of the Ackison Creek community, was dead upon arrival of Sheriff Kermit Reece and Patrolman Thurston Gregg, Sunday, who were called to the scene about 12:20 p.m.
The officers said that from their examination and from reports of the medical examiner death resulted from a self-inflicted charge of a 20-gauge shotgun in the chest near the heart. The body was in the back yard of the home, officers said.
Chambers was a native of Washington County, Va. but had lived in Laurel Bloomery section of Johnson County for around ten years.
He was an employee of the Norfolk and Western Railroad and a member of the Christian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Smith Chambers; four daughters, Mrs. James Morefield and Miss Carla Chambers, Laurel Bloomery; Mrs. James Blevins, France and Mrs. Billy Michaels of Mountain City; four sons, Earl E. Chambers, Jr., Macon, Ga.; Kenneth W. Chambers, David E. Chambers and Freddie Chambers, all of Laurel Bloomery.
Two sisters, Mrs. Ted Fritz and Mrs. Pearl South, Laurel Bloomery; three brothers, Leonard Chambers, Laurel Bloomery; Roby Chambers, Laurel Bloomery; Roby Chambers, Taylor Valley, Va., and Garland Chambers of Damascus, Va., and two grandchildren.

CHAMBERS, Eliza J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 3, 1948 MRS. ELIZA J. CHAMBERS

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Mrs. Eliza J. Chambers, 78, died Tuesday morning at six o’clock at her home in Elk Park, N.C. after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Chambers was the widow of the late W. M. Chambers. She was very fond of young people and was well loved by them all. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Elk Park.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Christian Church at Elk Park with the Rev. Fred Smith and the Rev. J. J. Musick officiating.
Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Raymond Huskins and Mrs. N. T. Williams.
Burial will be made in the Banner Cemetery at Elk Park, N.C.

The body will be taken to the home at Elk Park Thursday morning and will remain there until 1:30 Friday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state an hour before time for the service.
Active pallbearers will be the grandsons, Jimmy Edens, James E. Shoun, Jr., Jackie Brumit, Walter Chambers, Gurney Chambers, Jr., J. Frank Edens, Richard Chambers, and Lodge Evans.

Flower bearers will be the granddaughters, Mrs. Lodge Evans, Mrs. Jackie Brumit, Mrs. James E. Edens, Mrs. James E. Shoun Jr., and all the young girls of Elk Park, N.C.
Honorary pallbearers are nephews and young men of Elk Park.
Survivors are two sons, Gus Chambers of Elk Park, Gurnie Chambers of Canton, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. Jim Shoun, Mrs. Frank Edens, Mrs. Lou Brumit of Elizabethton, Mrs. Edith Gibson, Columbia, S.C., Miss Ethel Chambers, Canton, Ohio; one brother, S. C. Winters of Elk Park, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. Emma Crumley of Elk Park, N.C.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CHAMBERS, Emma

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 13, 1933 EMMA CHAMBERS

Mrs. Emma Chambers, 77, widow of the late John Chambers, died at the home of her son, L. D. Chambers, 4th Street, this morning.

Funeral services will be held from the Harmony Baptist Church at Keenburg, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, in charge of the Rev. Roy Gentry.

Interment will follow in the Harmony Church graveyard. She is survived by three sons, Andy, Walter and Landon.

CHAMBERS, Flora J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 21, 1941
MRS. CHAMBERS DIES AT SIAM RESIDENCE AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Funeral services for Mrs. Flora Jestine Van Huss Chambers, who died at her home at Siam yesterday afternoon at 3:45, after a lingering illness, will be conducted from the Siam Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock. Rev. H. C. Hopkins will be in charge, assisted by J. J. Musick. Burial will take place in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be in charge of Luther Hampton.

Mrs. Chambers was a member of a prominent Siam family and was one of the most beloved and well known ladies in her community.

Surviving are her husband, William Chambers; seven sons, Eugene, Luther, Joe, Dave and Hugh Chambers, of Elizabethton; Herman Chambers, Detroit; and Kyle Chambers, Cincinnati, Ohio, two daughters, Misses Donna and Hazel Chambers; three brothers, W. L. Van Huss, J. D. Van Huss, Elizabethton; D. F. Van Huss, Bloomington, Ill.

Active pallbearers will be Ottie Hardin, Ernest Nave, Guy Nave, O. F. White, Elbert Nave, Crawford Bowers, Tobert Hipps and Holland Nave.

Flower bearers will be the nieces and will include Mesdames Luther Hyder, B. A. Brown, Ben Williams, Alfred Bowers, Rebecca Nave, Mike McKinney, W. L. Treadway, John Treadway, Will Stevens,

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Curtsey Johnson, Charlie Guess, Dayton Isaacs, Dudley Grindstaff, W. F. Smith, Herman Carpenter, Bailey Williams, Jr., Monroe Stephens, J. T. Buckles, Blaine Chambers, Robert Meredith, Brown Van Huss, Sutton Williams, Doc Treadway, Misses Mildred Van Huss, Virginia Chambers, Ethel Chambers, Juette Hathaway.

The body will be removed to the family residence this afternoon at four o’clock from the funeral home.

CHAMBERS, Hildred

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 5, 1931
HILDRED CHAMBERS
Hildred Chambers, the ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blane Chambers, died in a Johnson City hospital this morning at six o’clock.
The survivors of the deceased are the mother and father; and three sisters, Eula, Ruby and Blane.
Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church at Valley Forge Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. Interment will be made in Chambers Cemetery.

CHAMBERS, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 4, 1947 INFANT CHAMBERS

An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers died in local hospital Wednesday mirning[sic].

Survivors are the parents; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Chambers of Elizabethton; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Clark of Hampton.

Short services will be conducted from the Chambers Cemetery at Vvally[sic] Forge, Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CHAMBERS, Inez Beatrice

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 19, 1931
INEZ BEATRICE CHAMBERS
Funeral services for Inez Beatrice Chambers, 13, who died at the home of her parents at Siam, Saturday morning, were held at the Siam Baptist Church this afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Crow in charge. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Dayton Isaacs, Paul Hendrix, Edens Hardin, Bill Nave, Dana Treadway and Luther Hardin.
The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Chambers of Siam; one sister, Jesse Wilma, and one brother Archie, both of Siam.

CHAMBERS, James T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 21, 1938
JAMES T. CHAMBERS
James T. Chambers, age 83, succumbed to an illness Thursday at his home at Keenburg. He was an active member of the Harmony Baptist church at Keenburg and a well-known resident of that section.
Funeral services were conducted from the Harmony Baptist church this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. C. L. Bowden officiating.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Julia Chambers; one son, Oscar Chambers; two brothers, Bill Chambers of Bristol and Dave Chambers of Keenburg; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Walter Brookshire, Sam Carter, Hicks Davis, Dayton Sheffield, Matney Simerly and Hobert Simerly.

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CHAMBERS, John B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 20, 1933 JOHN B. CHAMBERS

John B. Chambers, 76 years of age and the father of Landon Chambers, local grocery man, died at the home of his brother, Dave Chambers at Keenburg, near here, last night.

Mr. Chambers was well known in Carter County.

Funeral services will be held from the Harmony Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Roy Gentry. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Hicks Davis, R. T. Ellis. J. R. Love, Tom J. Ealey, Sammie Mottern, C. M. Newton.

Survivors are his widow, Emma Chambers; three sons, Walter, Keenburg, Andy, Cloudland, and Landon, of Elizabethton; three brothers, James of Keenburg, William of Bristol, and Dave of Keenburg; and several grandchildren.

CHAMBERS, John B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 21, 1939 JOHN B. CHAMBERS

John B. Chambers, 46 year old resident of Bristol and former resident of Carter county, died at his home at Bristol Thursday morning after an illness of more than a year.

Funeral service will be held at the Central Christian church this afternoon at three-thirty.

Mr. Chambers is survived by his widow, Scharina Green Chambers; his father, W. M. Chambers of Bristol; three sisters, Mrs. H. G. Harris and Mrs. William Wilson of Bristol and Mrs. Alf Callahan of Jonesboro; two brothers, Herman and Earl Chambers of Bristol.

CHAMBERS, Judy Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 6, 1947 JUDY ANN CHAMBERS

Judy Ann Chambers, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leige Scott Chambers, died at her home Route No. 2, Roan Mountain, Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Survivors are the parents; three sisters, Beulah, Virginia, Dale, three brothers, Jack, Mack, and Zeke, and paternal grandfather, Jim Chambers of Roan Mountain.

Services were to be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. from Union Church with the Rev. Tom Arnett officiating. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CHAMBERS, Julia A.

Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 3, 1940
MRS. JULIA A. CHAMBERS
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia A. Chambers, 79, who died yesterday morning at 12:40 at the home of her son at Keensburg, were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 at the Harmony Baptist Church at Keensburg. Rev. J. C. Black officiated. Burial was made in the Harmony Cemetery.
Surviving are one son, Oscar Chambers; two brothers, Mrs. ray, of Stoney Creek; five grand- Verdie Absure and Mrs. Lila Mur- children and six great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were: Dayton Sheffield, Dana Sheffield, Matney Simerly, Hobart Simerly, Frank Carter, Tom Ellis, Clarence Rock.
Flowerbearers[sic] were: Misses Zelma, Mildred and Alma Love, Eula Nave, Mrs. Edith Sheffield, Mrs. Iva Nave, Beatrice Ellis, Goldia Carrier.
[JAKS Note: Some of the survivors were missing and the sentence was scrambled.]

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CHAMBERS, Madge Miller

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 9, 1947; pp. 1
Investigation Continued In Mrs. Chambers’ Death
Sheriff Nave Works To Complete Case of Circumstantial Evidence; Husband Asks Conference With Father, Keeps Silence

Sheriff Tom Nave and deputies continued their investigation of the death of Mrs. Madge Miller Chambers, whose partly decomposed body was found Saturday morning on the old Carter farm, today in an effort to complete the weaving of a “perfect” case of circumstantial evidence against the husband, James Chambers, as the slayer of his wife.

Sheriff Nave said that so far he had not worked out any theory that would fit 20 nickels found near the body into the case, but he was convinced that a pair of steel knucks[sic] and a five- inch knife found at the scene were weapons used to inflict death on the woman.

Chambers, held in Carter County jail without bond, continued his denial today that the body was that of his wife and that he was with her when she was last seen on the evening of the Elizabethton- Kingsport football game on Nov. 7.

“Her teeth were too large for those of my wife,” Chambers said. However, Floyd Miller, father of Mrs. Chambers and two of her six sisters, were positive in their identification of the body. Glenn Tetrick of the Tetrick Funeral Home said.

“The sisters identified the body by the teeth,” Mr. Tetrick said, “and before viewing the remains said there was a broken upper tooth and two other teeth which had cavities that needed filling. These dental defects were as described by the sisters before they saw the body.

“The father was also satisfied. He identified the body by varicose veins on the right leg. H. N. Tyree, owner of the grocery store on Elk Avenue, and Mrs. Mabel Hicks, his clerk, who knew Mrs. Chambers quite well also identified the body.”

The clothing, a black coat, lavender dress, and red shoes, found on or near the body were also identified by Mr. Tyree and Mrs. Hicks as those worn by Mrs. Chambers when last seen.

Chambers has had a few visitors at the jail and has refused to talk with any of the visitors about the case, Sheriff Nave said. However, the accused man has asked that his father be sent for and Sheriff

It was announced this morning that Clyde Street, attorney, had been employed to represent Chambers. Preliminary hearing in general sessions court has not yet been set, Judge Ross Pearson said.

The funeral of Mrs. Chambers will be held at the McClean[sic] Cemetery Wednesday 10 a.m. with the Rev. Charley Campbell officiating. The Tetrick Funeral Home will be in charge. Chambers has been offered an opportunity to attend the funeral under guard, Sheriff Nave said, but will not decide whether to accept or decline until after he talks with his father, this afternoon.

CHAMBERS, Madge Miller

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 9, 1947, pp 5 MRS. MADGE CHAMBERS

Funeral services for Mrs. Madge Miller Chambers, 30, whose body was found in some woods on the old Carter farm near Elizabethton last Saturday morning, will be held at the McClain[sic] Cemetery Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Charley Campbell officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

Surviving Mrs. Chambers are her husband, James Chambers; three children, Buddie, Richard and Jessie Chambers; father, Floyd Miller; and sisters, Mrs. Florence Julian, Mrs. Nellie Julian, Mrs. Pauline Julian, Mrs. George Ingram, Mrs. Flossie Tolley, and Mrs. Belle Morgan.

CHAMBERS, Marie

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“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 24, 1950
MARIE CHAMBERS
Funeral services for Marie Chambers, three-weeks-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers of rouge 2, Roan Mountain, who died at her home Tuesday evening, were conducted at the Hopson Chapel today at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Arnett and the Rev. Virgil Deloach officiating.
Burial was in the Blevins Cemetery.
Survivors besides the parents are three brothers, D. L., Robert and John R. Chambers, all of the home; two sisters, Pauline and Myrtle Jean Chambers of the home; and the paternal grandparents, Jacob Chambers of Roan Mountain.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CHAMBERS, Mary E. Grindstaff

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 17, 1936
AGED RESIDENT OF SIAM DIES
Mrs. Mary E. Chambers, 84, familiarly known as “Aunt Mary,” died this morning at eight o’clock at her home in Siam Valley, following an illness of flue and pneumonia.
Mrs. Chambers, life long resident of Siam, was born Nov. 23, 1851, to John and Betty Grindstaff. On Oct. 13, 1870, she was married to John H. Hardin. To this union was born three sons and one daughter. The daughter, Eliza Jane, died in 1881 and a son T. T., in 1914. Following Mr. Hardin’s death, she was married to David Chambers, deceased.
She was a life long member of the Siam Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Dr. J. A. Hardin of Hampton, and G. B. Hardin; nineteen grandchildren and twenty- two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Siam Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock with the Rev. H. C. Hopkins officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Luther Hardin, Cecil Hardin, and Arty Hardin, grandsons; Ray Grindstaff, Arthur Nave and Ernest Nave.
Flower bearers will include Beulah Hardin, Dorothy Heaton, granddaughters; Mrs. Cecil Hardin, Mrs. Mary Carr, Ruth Allen, Maude Allen, Hazel Lewis, Cleo Elliott, Nell White and Blonnie Taylor.

CHAMBERS, Mary E. Grindstaff

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 18, 1936
DR. JOE HARDIN BADLY INJURED
Physician Fractures Skull In Fall AT Siam
Dr. Joe A. Hardin, well-known physician of Hampton, lay in a Johnson City hospital today with what is believed to be a fractured skull, result of slipping while carrying in wood at the home of his mother, who died yesterday morning.

Injury to Dr. Hardin was the only report that could be learned of any causalities[sic] caused by the snow and slippery surfaces in the county.
The physician fell as he was carrying wood into the home of his later mother in Siam. As he slipped his head struck the doorknob, it was reported, knocking him unconscious. He was removed to Johnson City by ambulance as soon as possible.

Funeral rites for “Aunt Mary” Chambers, mother of the injured physician, which were scheduled for this afternoon, have been postponed until tomorrow afternoon. It is to be held at the Siam church.

CHAMBERS, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 17, 1932 MRS. MARY CHAMBERS

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Mrs. Mary Chambers died at her home Monday morning at 6 a.m. after a year’s illness. She lived on Tiger Creek all her life. She was 54 years of age.

Survivors are her husband, Jake Chambers; four daughters, Mamie, Polly, Edith and Mary; and three sons, Nath, John and Bill.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Free Will Baptist Church at Tiger Creek, with the Rev. Nat Coleman officiating.

Interment will be in the Chambers cemetery.

CHAMBERS, Mattie Buckles

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 1, 1930
MRS. MATTIE BUCKLES CHAMBERSMRS. MATTIE BUCKLES CHAMBERS
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Buckles Chambers, 56, are to be held tomorrow morning at ten o’clock at the Christian church at Valley Forge. The last rites will be conducted by the Rev. P. P. Williams and burial will be made in the Chambers cemetery at Valley Forge.
Mrs. Chambers died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sallie Williams at Valley Forge. She was the widow of J. M. Chambers, who died sixteen years ago.
She is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Mary Berry, Mrs. Emma Oliver, Mrs. Sallie Williams, and Miss Callie Buckles, and four brothers, I. J., Dave, Grant, and D. S. Buckles, all of Carter county.
Mrs. Chambers has been a member of the Christian church for thirty years.

CHAMBERS, Selma

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 19, 1945 Miss Selma Chambers Dies In Ohio Hospital

Mrs. W. M. Chambers of Elk Park, N. C., has received word of the death of her daughter, Miss Selma Chambers, at the Aultman Hospital, Canton, O. yesterday.

Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home, are incomplete.

CHAMBERS, Selma

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, October 20, 1945 Services to Be Held Tomorrow For Selma Chambers

Funeral services for Miss Selma Chambers will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the Methodist Church at Elk Park, with the Rev. J. J. Musick and the Rev. Stout of Elk Park, officiating.

Miss Chambers, who died Thursday morning at Maultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio after a short illness was 40 years old.

She was a native of Elk Park, N. C., and had worked in Elizabethton at the County Court house prior to going to Ohio. She was a graduate of the Elizabethton Business School. Miss Chambers had been working in Canton, Ohio for seven years. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Elk Park, N. C., and of the Elizabethton Business and Professional Women’s Club.

Survivors are her mother Mrs. W. M. Chambers, Elk Park, two brothers, Gus and Gurnie, Canton, Ohio, five sisters, Mrs. James E. Shoun, Mrs. Frank Edens, Mrs. Lon Brumit, Elizabethton; Miss Ethel Chambers, Elk Park; Mrs. C. C. Gibson, Columbia, S. C.

The music at the services will be under the direction of Mrs. N. T. Williams and Mrs. Raymond Huskins. She will be buried in the Banner Cemetery at Elk Park.

The body will be returned to the home of her mother at Elk Park this evening, and will remain there until 12:30 tomorrow when it will be removed to the church to lie in state until time for the services.

The active pallbearers, Joe and Hugh Chambers, Bel Winters, Alton Winters, Ivan Crumley, Lige Evans, George Edens, Joe McCurry are requested to be at the church at 1:30.

Flowerbearers[sic] Hilda Scott, Irene Matney, Lucille Winters, Helen Blevins, Iva Morrell, Rosa 438

Lee Dearman, Edna Edens, Rosalind Edens, Aileen Edens, Donna Chambers, Hazel Chambers, Viola Chambers, Virginia Buchanan, Mrs. Ed Williams, Mrs. Glen Boatright, Earline Winters, Hazel Huskins, Mary Emma Winters, Jack Caldwell, Lee Buchanan, Virginia De Witt, Elsie Cardwell, and Marie Wilson are requested to be at the church at 2:00 o’clock.

The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CHAMBERS, William I.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 19, 1947 WILLIAM I. CHAMBERS

William I. Chambers, 25, of Route 4, died in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Mountain Home Tuesday at 8:35 p.m., after a two months illness. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Centerview Freewill Baptist Church. He was employed by the North American Rayon Plant.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Ruth Guinn Chambers; two sons, Bobby Ray and Eugene Chambers both of the home; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Chambers of Route 4; three brothers, Ernest and Elmer Chambers of Route 4 and Frank Chambers of Route 3; three sisters, Christine, Ruby and Dorothy Chambers, all of Route 4; and two nephews.

Active pallbearers will be Earl Carver, James McReynold, Stanley Sims, Charles Tester, Earl Henegar, and Jarvis Fair.

Flower bearers will be Nell, Louise, and Anna Matherly, Helen Fair, Edna Sims, Ruby Sims, Pearl Henry, Agnes Glover, and Helen Jenkins.

The body will be removed to the home this afternoon at 4:00 o’clock from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CHAMBERS, William M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 30, 1939 ELK PARK MAN DIES AT HOME

William Maxwell Chambers, 77, died in a local hospital this morning after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian church at Elk Park Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. Interment will be in the Banner Cemetery.

Mr. Chambers was a native of Carter county, but for the past fifty years he had made his home in Elk Park, N. C. For 35 years he was affiliated with the ET&WNC railroad, being engaged in farming since his retirement.

Mr. and Mrs. Chambers would have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary had he lived until Feb. 24.

He was a member of the Christian church of Elk Park, and was a member of the Junior Order lodge.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Eliza Chambers of Elk Park; six daughters, Mrs. James E. Shoun of Mountain City, Mrs. Frank Edens of Elizabethton, Mrs. Lon Brumit of Elizabethton, Mrs. C. C. Gibson of Columbia, S. C., the Misses Selma and Ethel Chambers of Elk Park; two sons, Gus Chambers and Gurney Chambers of Canton, Ohio; one brother, Don Chambers of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

CHAMBERS, William M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 31, 1939 WILLIAM M. CHAMBERS

Funeral services for William Maxwell Chambers, 77, will be conducted from the First Christian church at Elk Park N. C., Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. J. J. Musick, the Rev. T. W. Clapp, the Rev. Bennett, the Rev. Billie Stout, the Rev. Robie Panter and the Rev. P. H. Sizemore

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officiating.
Interment will be in the Banner Cemetery. Luther Hampton and Mrs. A. M. Hampton will be in

charge of the music.
Active pallbearers will be: Bell Winters, Mack Chambers, Blane Chambers, William Chambers,

Clarence Chambers, Luther Chambers, Gene Chambers, Joe Chambers, Hugh Chambers.

CHANEY, Robert C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 11, 1941 ROBERT C. CHANEY

Funeral services for Robert C. Chaney, age 74, who died at his home 200 I street Sunday morning at 9:30 after a long illness, were conducted from the First Baptist church this morning at 10:00 o’clock. Rev. V. Floyd Starke and Rev. E. W. Moss officiated. The body was taken to Franklin, Ky., his former home, for burial immediately following the service at the church in this city.

Pallbearers were W. K. Riner, P. H. Elliott, J. E. Colvin, R. A.. Brummitt, J. B. Crow, ad M. F. Summerlin.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Vernie Chaney; one daughter, Mrs. Terry Cole, of Portland, Tenn.; three sons, Sidney C. Chaney, of Hollywood, Calif., Ralph Chaney of Riverside, Calif., and Raymond Chaney, of Cannon, Del.; one granddaughter, Mrs. Erman Vick, of Elizabethton; four grandsons and one great-grandson; also three granddaughters, and two brothers who live in Illinois.

CHAPMAN, A. W. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 20, 1937 MRS. A. W. CHAPMAN

Word was received here this morning by Mrs. A. M. Ayars of the unexpected death of Mrs. A. W. Chapman, who will be remembered by many local residents as the former manager of Bemberg Inn in Elizabethton.

Although she had been ill this summer, her death this morning came as a shock to her friends and relatives. She died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Phil Swain, at Fort Washington, Long Island, N. Y., but had been employed at the YWCA in Germantown, Pa., for some time.

She is survived by her husband, who is employed in the state of Washington and three sons.

CHAPPELL, Elizabeth Warren

“The Tomahawk,” May 31, 1961
Mrs. Elizabeth Warren Chappell
…83, Mountain City and the widow of the late W.T. Chappell died May 28 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Rash, where she had resided for a number of years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Leslie Rash, Mountain City; a step-daughter, Mrs. Earl Lethco, Cleveland, O.; two step-sons, Paul Chappell, Mountain City, and Oscar Chappell, Johnson City; eight grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Union Baptist Church, Mabel, N.C., of which she was a member. Rev. R.C. Eggers and Rev. A.E. Browne officiated.
Interment in church cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.
Pallbearers were M.L. Warren, Billy Edminsten, Jimmy Greene, Johnny Greene, Gerald Greene, Lon Warren, Lester Warrren and Tommy Greene.

CHAPPELL, Emma

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MRS. EMMA CHAPPELL
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Chappell, 75, who died suddenly at her home at Watauga Monday

afternoon at 4:00 o’clock, will be held from the home of her son, Thomas E. Chappell at Watauga this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. John White and Rev. Noble Tester will officiate. Burial will be made in the Malone Cemetery in Sullivan county.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Laura Rumbley; two sons, Walter and Thomas Chappell; one brother, Sam Roberson; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

CHAPPELL, Frank E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 18, 1944
FRANK E. CHAPPELL
Frank E. Chappell, 73, of Banner Elk, N. C., died at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon at Grace Hospital where he had been ill for the past eleven days.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Rillar Chappell; a daughter, Mrs. W. H. Shoemaker, Banner Elk, N. C.; one son, Paul, in the Seabees stationed at Trinidad; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church at Banner Elk with Rev. G. A. Hamby and Rev. Ira Hodges in charge. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CHAPPELL, Nellie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 4, 1957 MRS. NELLIE CHAPPELL…

… 77, died in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., Sept. 1.

She has been in ill health for several years but was taken seriously ill Aug. 22. She had been a resident of Shouns community for many years and was the widow of the late Joe Chappell. She was a member of the Shouns Methodist Church.

Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. John Fritzpatrick of McArthur, W. Va., Mrs. Clara Agnew, North Fork, W. Va., and Mrs. Katie Campbell of Elk Horn, W. Va.

Funeral services were held Thursday 2:00 p.m. at Shouns Methodist Church with Rev. W. H. Martin and Rev. R. C. Eggers officiating. Burial was in Chappell Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

CHAPPELL, W. T.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, January 4, 1945 W. T. CHAPPELL

W. T. Chappell, aged 65, Johnson County Magistrate and chairman of the county court, who had been seriously ill for about a month, died last Thursday evening at about 10 p.m.

Mr. Chappell had been one of the best-known figures in the public life of this community for years.

The funeral was held from the Methodist Church in Shouns last Saturday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. Sam Edwards officiating and burial following in the family cemetery.

Survivors include the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Earl Lethco and Miss Kate Chappell, both of Mountain City; and two sons, S/Sgt. F. P. Chappell and O. W. Chappell, of Shouns.

CHAPPLE, Hardy

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 17, 1935
PLANT WORKER TAKES POISON; RITES AT TWO
With an empty bottle labeled poison lying by his side, the body of Hardy Chapple, 26-year-old resident of

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the Cripple Creek section of Carter County, was found shortly after 7 o’clock Friday evening by J. F. Scott, a neighbor, who had accompanied his mother, Mrs. Ross Scott, to the Chapple home.
Failing to find anyone at the house, young Scott went to the barn where he found the body. It was estimated by a coroner’s jury that Chapple had been dead since 4:30 in the afternoon, or just a short while after he was last seen alive.

Relatives of the dean man could give no cause for his action in taking his own life, except that he had been brooding over a case in which the Carter County grand jury had returned a true bill against him in court Thursday. His case was scheduled to come up before Judge Ben Allen in circuit court Monday.
Chapple was employed in the twisting department of the North American Rayon Corporation, where he had been working for six years, holding various positions, and with a good record as a workman. Shortly before taking his life, Chapple had taken his wife to the home of her father, John Van DeVenter, after returning from the employment office of the local rayon mills where she had filed application for employment.

After finding the body, young Scott, who had never driven a car, started the Chapple machine and drove several miles before wrecking it in a ditch. From there he went to a nearby telephone and called authorities who investigated the case.
Sheriff J. M. Moreland stated yesterday that Chapple’s financial affairs were in good shape, and that he owned a 40-acre farm free of encumbrance.

Late Friday night authorities located a crumpled bit of paper, apparently written as the last act of his life, in which he blamed the court charges on “an attempt to wreck my home.” In part the note said: “I am leaving this old world, and I can say that I am not a guilty man. This is a frame-up on me to get my home and break me up. Before I will see my home go, as hard as I have worked, and see my dear wife suffer, I will go myself.” Mention was also made in the note that he had made arrangements for the care of his family through insurance and property assignments.

Mrs. Chapple, wife of the dead man, was heart broken when news of the tragedy was brought to her. “He was the finest man that every lived,” she said. “There never was a better husband or father.”
A coroner’s jury composed of Sheriff Moreland, Deputy Grant Stout, Miller Proffitt, Fred Malone, Webster Elliott, and John Wampler, agreed on a verdict of “death due to drinking poison.”

He is survived by his widow and two small children; two brothers, Thomas and Walter Chapple; one sister, Mrs. Laura Rumbley; and his mother, Mrs. Emma Chapple.
Funeral services, under the direction of the Rev. Whit Jones, will be conducted from the home of Mrs. Chapple’s father, John Van DeVenter, on the Bristol highway, this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in the Malone Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be selected from employees of the twisting department of the North American Rayon Corporation. Flower bearers will be Flora Barnes, Daisy Vond, Vi Vond, Omer Massengill, Violet Massengill, Ruby Malone, Daleen Malone, Frances Shipley, Margaret Massengill, and Beatrice Massengill

CHARLTON, Fred Lee

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 5, 1948
SAW MILL LOGGER DEAD OF EXPOSURE
Fred Lee Charlton, 43, of Elizabethton, a saw mill logger who had been working in Johnson County, 2was found dead on a street in Carderview near here at daylight Feb. 14 by two small boys.
Johnson County coroner, W. Y. Hill, said Charlton died of exhaustion and exposure. There were no signs of foul play.
A native of Fall Branch section of Washington County, Charlton formerly was employed by a Johnson City furniture plant.

CHARVIS, Roy

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“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 6, 1941 ROY CHARVIS

Roy Sherrell Charvis, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Charvis, died at the home on State Line Road, last night at 8:00 o’clock.

Survivors are parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Charvis; one brother, Christopher Jr.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. E. A. Cox officiating. Burial will be made in the Academy cemetery at Hunter.

CHEEK, Clara

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 22, 1967 Mrs. Clara Cheek. . .

Services were planned at the Moravian Falls, North Carolina, First Baptist Church here Tuesday for Mrs. Clara Cheek, 66, who died Saturday night at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem following an extended illness.

Surviving are a son: Duren Cheek Jr., of Nashville; two brothers, Homer Brookshire of North Wilkesboro and Russell Brookshire of Moravian Falls; and four sisters, Mrs. Vaughn Broyhill, Mrs. W.S. Walsh and Miss Sadie Brookshire of Moravian Falls and Mrs. James Isaacs of Winston-Salem; and two grandsons.

She was born in Wilkes county to James and Amelia Russell Brookshire and was a retired manager of Smithey’s Store in Mountain City. She was a member of Moravian Falls Baptist Church.

CHESSER, A. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 6, 1947 A. C. CHESSER

A. C. Chesser, age 65 died at his home, Route 4, Elizabethton, Thursday evening at 8:30 after a lingering illness. Mr. Chesser was a member of the Gap Creek Christian Church. He was a former employee of the North American Rayon Corporation.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lula Chesser, two sons, Luther and Bailey of Route 4, Elizabethton, two grandchildren, Jean and Nancy Chesser.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the Gap Creek Christian Church with the Rev. Charles Fitzsimmons, the Rev. John Mathis and the Rev. Whittemore officiating. Music will be in charge of the “Sunnyside Four.” Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers, who are requested to be at the church at 3:00, are Blaine Taylor, Grant Whittemore, Earl Emmert, Henry Simmons, Lawrence Meredith, James Britt, Earl Hyder, John Stevens. Flower bearers will be selected from friends.

The body will be removed to the home Saturday afternoon at 2:00 and will remain until 2:30 Sunday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour before the service.

Roy Hathaway Funeral home in charge.

CHESSER, Carla Lynn

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 17, 1944
CARLA LYNN CHESSER
Carla Lynn Chesser, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Chesser, died in the Appalachian Hospital, this morning at 11 o’clock.
Survivors are the parents; one sister, Ora Jean Chesser; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Chesser; maternal grandmother, Mrs. W. W. Stephens, all of route 4, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 o’clock from the Gap Creek Christian Church with the

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Rev. John Hall in charge.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Flower bearers will be selected from friends at the service.
The body will be returned to the home Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CHESSER, Carla Lynn

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 18, 1944
CARLA LYNN CHESSER
Funeral services for Carla Lynn Chesser, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Chesser, who died Friday morning in the Appalachian Hospital, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Gap Creek Christian Church with the Rev. John Hall in charge. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Survivors are the parents, one sister, Ora Jean; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Chesser; maternal grandmother, Mrs. W. W. Stephens, all of route 4, Elizabethton.
Flower bearers will be selected from friends at the service.
The body was removed to the home from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home at ten o’clock this morning.

CHILDRESS, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 16, 1949
INFANT CHILDRESS
Funeral services for Infant Childress, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy K. Childress of 1015 Arney Street, were conducted at the Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery today at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. James Clark officiating.
Survivors besides the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jadie S. Bunting of 1015 Arney Street, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edith Childress of Elizabethton.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CHURCH, Amanda

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 4, 1935
MRS. AMANDA CHURCH
Following a long illness, Mrs. Amanda Church, colored, 66, died yesterday noon at her home on Watauga Avenue extension.
The deceased is survived by two sons, King and Paul Dixon of Elizabethton; two brothers, Calvin Dixon of Bristol, and Omar Dixon of Creston, N.C.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Phillipi Baptist Church at 2:00 with Rev. W. A.C. Breedlove officiating. Interment was at Cedar Grove.

CHURCH, Calvin

“The Tomahawk,” July 11, 1962
Calvin Church…
…77, Neva, died at Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Tuesday evening, following a long illness.
Church was a native of Johnson County and a retired farmer. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Edna Church; four sons, Ray and Billy Church, both of Neva, Arvil Church, Elk Park, N.C., and Bobby Church, Shouns; three daughters, Mrs. Nannie Norris, Shouns, Mrs. Elsie Laws, Butler, and Mrs. Luthenia Johnson, Hockessin, Del.; three brothers, Austin Church, Avondale, Pa., J.C. Church, Bristol, and Jeff Church Pennsylvania; three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Walker, Butler, Mrs. Eula Owens, Mountain City and Mrs. Dora Lee Woodwards, Avondale, Pa.; 27 grandchildren and two great-

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Funeral services were held on Friday at 2 p.m. from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Clarence Lewis and Rev. Charles Tester officiating. Interment was in Fritts Cemetery.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH, Dallas D.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 18, 1970 DEATHS

Dallas D. Church, 59, of West Grove, Pa., formerly of Mountain City, died at his home in West Chester, Pa., Saturday, after a brief illness. He was employed as a mushroom grower in Pennsylvania.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Hattie Church; three sons Bill, Have De Grace, Md., Curtis and Jack, both of Mountain City; four daughters, Mrs. Herbert Osborne, Miss Sue Church and Miss Kathy Church, all of Mountain City, and Mrs. Hansel Wallace, Zionville, N. C.; one brother Earl Church, West Jefferson, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Dickson, Johnson City, and Mrs. Burl Osborne, Mountain City; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 2 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Aquila Stoltzfus officiating Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH, Garfield

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 17, 1956
GARFIELD CHURCH…
… 75, of Neva died in a Knoxville hospital Friday, Oct. 26, after a long illness. A native of Johnson County, he was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Mamie Humphrey of Johnson City, and Mrs. Tina Proffitt of Neva; four sons, John of Big Stone Gap, Va., Herbert of Neva, Lonnie of Mallory, W. Va., James of Noblesville, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Tester of Neva, Mrs. Garland and Mrs. Alice Whaley of Elizabethton; 28 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The body was taken to the home of Herbert Church, Neva, Sunday evening. Funeral services were held at Pleasant View Christian Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Grady V. Stout officiating. Burial was in Snyder Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

CHURCH, Herbert C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 16, 1960 HERBERT C. CHURCH…

… 52, Rt. 1, Neva, died Saturday night in Johnson City Memorial Hospital.
He was a member of Dyson Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Olive Hall Church; six sons, Ed Church, Detroit, Mich., A. G.

Church, Johnson City, Douglas Church, Walter Church, Glenn Church, Sandy Hook, Conn., and Ronnie Church, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Tolley, Johnson City, Mrs. Cledith Perkins, Shouns, Nell Church, Sandy Hook, Conn., and Connie Church of the home; three brothers, John Church, Big Stone Gap, Va., Lonnie Church, West Virginia, and James Church, Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Humphrey of Jonesboro, and Mrs. Tina Proffitt, Neva; and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m., from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. D. L. Miller, and Rev. Tom Worley officiating.

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Burial was in the Snyder cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

CHURCH, Infant

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 7, 1956 INFANT CHURCH…

… son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glenn Church died Nov. 3.

Survivors include the parents; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Church of Neva, and maternal grandfather, John Johnson of Shouns.

Funeral was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 5. Burial was in Dunn Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

CHURCH, James

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 23, 1937 BUCK MOUNTAIN

June 22 – James Church, father of Mrs. W. G.[sic] Stout, was hit by a car and fatally injured at Ronceverie[sic] West Virginia, Monday, June 14. He died last Wednesday and was buried at Carr, West Va., Friday. Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Stout have not returned yet from attending the funeral.

CHURCH, James Calvin

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 20, 1955 [published at a later date]
JAMES CALVIN CHURCH
James Calvin Church, 74, of Rte. 1, died at his home Wednesday, July 27, at 2:30 p.m.
He was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Church; three sons, Denver of Bristol, David of Mountain City and Claude of Atlanta, Ga.; ten daughters, Mrs. Gertie White and Mrs. Gracie Paggett, both of Erwin, Mrs. Georgia Grave of Elbert, W. Va., Mrs. Ethel DeFriece of Blountville, Mrs. Anna Pearl Miller of Erwin, Miss Mae Church, a missionary in the West Indies, Marjorie Alfreda and Stella Rhea Church, both of Atlanta, Ga., and Miss Lola Church of the home; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Bethany Baptist Church, Friday, with Rev. Earl Campbell, Rev. Hobart Randall, Rev. Theodore Robinson and H. T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery.
[JAKS Note: Of the ten daughter’s Miss Eva Church was left out of the obituary.]

CHURCH, John William “Billy”

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 30, 1967 John William “Billy” Church. . .

John William “Billy” Church, age 41 of Shouns, Forge Creek community, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital Thursday at 6:33 a.m. after a lengthy illness.

He was a native of Carter County but had made his home in Johnson County most of his life. H was a son of the late Calvin Church; a farmer and a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Ella M. Hall Church, Shouns; two daughters, Sandra Darlene Church and Lois Ann Church of Shouns; the mother, Mrs. Edna B. Church of Neva; three brothers, Ray Church and Bobby Church of Neva and Orville of Elk Park, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Norris, Landenburg, Pa., Mrs. Elsie Laws, Butler, and Mrs. Lauvenia Johnson, Creston, North Carolina.

Funeral services were conducted from Atioch(sic) Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Carroll Fletcher, Rev. Thomas Worley and Rev. Ernest Rash officiating. Burial was in Hammons cemetery. Pallbearers and flowerbearers were friends and neighbors.

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CHURCH, John William “Billy”

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 6, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

We couldn’t put into words how much we appreciate your sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. We wish to thank each and every one for their visits with the family, the food, the flowers, and money all of which were deeply appreciated.

We would like to extend our thanks to Dr. Bundy and his staff of nurses. To the Rescue Squad and Lewis Gentry Funeral Home. All of these meant to much to us in our time of need.

Wife and Daughter of Billy Church (p)

CHURCH, Lillian

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 27, 1939 MRS. LILLIAN CHURCH

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Church, reported fatally shot by her husband, Clifford Church, at their home at Warrensville, N. C., were held in the family cemetery Monday afternoon, it was learned here today.

Included in the list of survivors is Mrs. Turner Watson, sister, of Elizabethton. Church is being held in West Jefferson, N. C., pending arraignment on charges of murder. He is accused of shooting Mrs. Church while in “a drunken rage.”

CHURCH, Maggie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 22, 1969 DEATHS

Mrs. Maggie Church, 83, of Rt. 1, Neva (Mill Creek community) died Tuesday, 4 p.m., in the Johnson City Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Nathanel[sic] and Polly McElyea Wagner. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, John Mae, Neva; one foster son, James Icenhour, Bristol, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. Julia Wallace, Bristol, Va.; 7 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, 2 p.m., from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Thomas Worley and Rev. Edward Blount officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] will be R. L. Wilson, Dale Vaught, Earl Matheson, A. D. Grindstaff, David Stout, Joe Shull, and Kelly Mink.

Flower-bearers will be ladies of the church and neighbors.

The body will remain at the funeral home chapel until 12 noon Friday, at which time she will be taken to the church to await the service hour.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 7 till 9 p.m. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH, Modd

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 1, 1951
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all of our many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us at the time of our bereavement. We especially thank the American Legion for its help at the time of the death of Modd Church. Signed James Church and family.

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CHURCH, Modd

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 22, 1951
MODD CHURCH
Modd (Sonny) Church, 39, was killed instantly in an explosion in a coal mine near Gary, W. Va., Feb. 16. H. T. Mabry officiated in the funeral services held at Dewey Christian Church. Military honors were rendered at the grave in Wilson Cemetery. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors are his father, James C. Church; three brothers, James D. Church of Bristol, David and Claude Church, both of Mountain City; ten sisters, Mrs. E. J. White of Erwin, Mrs. Henry Padgette of Erwin, Mrs. John C. Seagraves of Gary, Mrs. Bill DeFriece of Bristol, Mrs. Howard Miller of Erwin, Della Mae, Marjorie, Stella Rhea, Eva June and Lois Church.

CHURCH, Norman R.

“The Tomahawk,” October 4, 1961
Norman R. Church…
…49, Route 3, Butler, was killed Sunday, Sept. 10 near Branton, Ore.
A native of Avery County, N.C., he had lived in the Butler area for 2 years.
Mills Christian Church. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Church was in Oregon seeking employment.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Louise Church; five sons, Keith of Tonawando[sic], N.Y., Dennis and Leslie and Tommy of the home; Pfc. Owen Church of the army; three daughters, Mrs. J.C. Irick, Empire, Ore., Judy and Nancy Church of the home; the mother, Mrs. Alice Church, Elk Park, N.C., two brothers, Niley Church and Herbert Church, Elk Park; four sisters, Mrs. Mecia Jones, Mrs. Ellen Guy, Mrs. Viola Potter and Mrs. Stella Guy, all of Elk Park.
Rev. Dayton Jones officiated at the funeral services held from Beech Mountain Baptist Church. Burial was in Beech Mountain cemetery.

CHURCH, Sydney

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 23, 1943 SYDNEY CHURCH

Sydney Church, age 77, a lifetime resident of Heaton, North Carolina, passed away at his home after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Church was a member of the Beech Baptist church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Church; three sons, Loyd of Heaton; Coy of Akron, Ohio; Trueman of Heaton; and two daughters, Mrs. China Norris of Shell Creek; and Mrs. Ernest Nave of Elizabethton; a brother, Robert Church of Heaton, and eighteen grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Beech Baptist church. The Rev. Joe Potter will be in charge of the services with Rev. Tom Stansburgh assisting. Burial will be in the Beech Cemetery. The North Funeral Home will be in charge.

CHURCH, Thomas Jefferson

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 29, 1958 (published at a later date)
Thomas Jefferson Church, 88, Johnson City, died at his home, Jan. 30. He was a native of

Johnson County, but had resided in Johnson City for the past twelve years. He was a member of the Betty Street Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Ivalee Church; four sons, Don of El Centro, Calif., Jesse of Wilmington, Del., Odas and Clifford, both of Johnson City; four daughters, Mrs. Dave Markland of Johnson City, Mrs. Clydia Roberts of Mountain City, Mrs. Annie Humphrey of Wilmington, Del., Mrs. Martha Carver of El Centro, Calif.; 23 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Betty Street Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Wilson and Rev. Loyd

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He was a member of the Elk

Greer officiating. Burial was in the Happy Valley Memorial cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

CHURCH, William R.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 9, 1958
WILLIAM R. CHURCH
William R. Church, 80, died at his home, July 5, after an illness of several months.
He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer, and a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Etta Jenkins Church; three step-sons, R. C. Jenkins, Clate Jenkins, and Leonard Jenkins, all of Cleveland, Ohio; four step-daughters, Mrs. Manuel Fritts of Rising Sun, Md., Mrs. Charlie Shupe of Marion, Va., Mrs. Albert Moretz of Bristol, and Mrs. Raymond Raines of Bristol; and several cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Ernest Cushman, Rev. A. E. Browne and H. T. Mabry officiating.
Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

CLAMON, Charles Wayne

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, September 16, 1944
WATAUGA YOUTH DIES IN PACIFIC AREA
Mr. and Mrs. Will Clamon of Watuaga route 1, have been notified of the death of their son, Charles Wayne, who was killed somewhere in the Pacific theatre of war.
Young Clamon, 18 years of age, joined the Marine Corps in December 1942 and was sent overseas in June of this year. He received his basic training in San Diego, California.
Memorial services for the deceased youth will be held tomorrow at the Fair View Baptist Church of which he was a member, and will be in charge of Rev. R. M. Camp, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Pat Forges, of Linton, Indiana, former pastor.
Survivors are his parents, two sisters, Muriel and Omagene, and his grandfather, Will Arny[sic] of Butler.

CLAMON, Charles Wayne

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 16, 1948
CHARLES WAYNE CLAMON
The body of Charles Wayne Clamon arrived in Johnson City this morning at 9:52. Pvt. Clamon, 18, was killed August 1, 1944, on Tinjan Island in the South Pacific. He was with the 4th Marine division. In the battle of Tinian he was killed while taking Hell’s Half Acre. Pvt. Clamon received the Purple Heart. He was inducted in service in San Diego and trained there for eight months. He was sent overseas Dec. 5, 1943.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Clamon, Watauga, and two sisters, Imogene and Murriel, Watauga.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Fairview Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. B. M.Canup and the Rev. R. M. Petitt officiating.

CLARK, Albert (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 19, 1933 MRS. ALBERT CLARK

Mrs. Albert Clark died at her home on Salley Cove creek Thursday morning at 3 p.m. after a lingering illness.

Survivors are her husband, Albert Clark, one son, Albert, Jr.; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Simerly; three sisters, Mrs. Bern Berry, Edna and Elsie; six brothers, Albert, Carson, Carmon, Lawington,

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Omer, and Butch.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Simerly Cemetery Friday afternoon at two o’clock,

with the Rev. Allen Kates officiating.

CLARK, Allen M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 7, 1947 ALLEN M. CLARK

Allen M. Clark, 43, died at his home, 115 Academy Street, Friday at 10:00 p.m. after a long illness. He was a former resident of Canton, North Carolina, and came to Elizabethton from there seventeen years ago. He was a member of the First Methodist Church.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha Clark; three daughters, Misses Mary Allen Clark, Shirley Clark and Margaret Clark, all of the home; four brothers, Arnold Clark of Huntington, West Virginia, Paul Clark of Radford, Virginia, Major Raymond Clark of the United States Army and Grayson Clark; four sisters, Mrs. E. A. West of Canton, N. C., Mrs. W. D. Roten of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. E. O. Bristol and Mrs. Mary Shell of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted at the First Methodist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. W. D. Wilkinson, pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Clay McLain, Ben McLain, Paul Gentry, Buddy Oliver, Fred Grindstaff and Shirley Williams.

The body was returned to the home Saturday at 4:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. today when it will be removed to the church to lie-in-state until the funeral hour.

CLARK, Bertie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 15, 1947 Miss Bertie Clark Killed In Car Wreck

CRANBERRY, N.C., July 15 – (Spl. To the Star) – Miss Bertie Clark, 17, was killed Saturday night at 9:15 when the car in which she was riding wrecked near Linville Falls. Her escort who was driving was unhurt.

CLARK, David D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 16, 1939 OBITUARY

David D. Clark, 64, died at his home at Mountain City Friday morning.

Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at two o’clock the Rev. E. A Brown in charge. Interment will be in the Phillippi Cemetery.

Mr. Clark is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rosinie Clark. Pallbearers will be selected from among friends at the funeral.

CLARK, Edgar Bryan

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 30, 1940
EDGAR BRYAN CLARK SUCCUMBS; FUNERAL RITES HELD TODAY

Funeral services for Edgar Clark, 29, who died Saturday afternoon at 2:30 after a short illness, will be held at the South Side Church of Christ, Monday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Robert Banks, Rev. Oswald Wilson and Rev. Harry Leonard in charge. Interment in McCloud Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rocie[sic] Clark, eight children: Billy, Norma, Bruce, Ben, Tony, Bettie, Lewis and Bryan Clark. His father, W. M. Clark, mother, Mrs. Lillie Clark, four brothers, Thomas

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Clark, Floyd Clark, Mack Clark and James Clark; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Little, Misses Ossie and June Clark, all of Elizabethton.

Pallbearers will be the Uncles of the deceased, Robert Clark, Fred Clark, Monta Clark, George Clark, Frank Clark, and A. J. Grindstaff.

Flower girls will be the cousins of the deceased.

CLARK, Helen Louise

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 7, 1942 HELEN LOUISE CLARK

Helen Louise Clark, seven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Clark, died at the home Saturday morning.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Tiger Creek church Sunday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock with the Rev. Nat Coleman in charge. Interment will be in the Blevins cemetery.

Helen is survived by her parents; grand-parents[sic], Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Woods and Nat Clark.

CLARK, Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 6, 1939
HENRY CLARK DIES AT HOME
Funeral Services to Be Held at Little Doe Church for Carter County Farmer

Funeral services for Henry Clark, prominent Carter county farmer, who died at his home on Sally Cove Creek near Hampton early Sunday morning, were conducted from the Little Doe Baptist church this afternoon at two o’clock.

Mr. Clark, a member of the Baptist church for several years, died after a short illness. He was 45.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Henry Clark; one daughter, Ethel Arnold; one son, Arnold Clark; three sisters, Mrs. Kinley Street, Ira Clark and Mrs. Don Stevens; four brothers, Nat Clark, Martin Clark, Dove Clark and Harty[sic] Clark; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. John Hall. Interment was in the Simerly Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were: Allen Street, George Barnett, Dokes Street, Nat Gouge, Elisha Collins, John Honeycutt.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Elsie Street, Frances Hill, Florence Hill, Ruth Simmons, Nellie Clark, Leona Stevens, Cassie Roberts, Zonie Stevens.

CLARK, M. E. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 27, 1941 PROMINENT LOCAL LADY DIES IN FLORIDA SUN.

Mrs. M. E. Clark, 80, member of one of Elizabethton’s most prominent and beloved families, died at 3:15 Sunday afternoon at her winter home in Daytona Beach, Florida. Death was due to a heart attack, which she suffered on Friday.

Mrs. Clark was the wife of the late M. E. Clark, founder and president of the Tennessee Line & Twine Company, Elizabethton’s oldest industrial plant. Mrs. Clark came to this city with her late husband about fifty years ago from Rhode Island. For many years the Clark family has resided in the same house on Sunset Hill, where they have endeared themselves in the hearts of their countless friends and families.

The Clark family always took a keen interest in civic and religious affairs of the city. Mrs. Clark herself, was organist in the Methodist church for approximately 25 years.

An accomplished musician, the deceased had a musical touch that was unequaled among other musicians in this whole section. She took keen interest in her church affairs as long as she was able to attend, being a very devout member of the Memorial Methodist Church.

Mrs. Clark went to Florida last October to spend the winter, as is her yearly custom. Although not 451

in excellent health, she was none the worse and her death came as a distinct shock to the people of this section.

An only son, Kenneth Clark, left yesterday morning to be at the bedside of his mother, together with his wife. As yet, he has not received the word of her death but is somewhere on the way to Florida.

An ambulance from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home left last night for Florida and will return the body to this city to prepare for burial.

Funeral arrangements have not been made, pending the arrival from Florida.

Surviving are one son, Kenneth Clark; four grandchildren, Mrs. Margaret Jones Witherow, Robert Kane, and Kenneth McWayne Clark, of this city; and Mrs. Elizabeth Kane Bennett of Bristol; and four great-grandchildren.

CLARK, M. E. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 28, 1941 CLARK RITES TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. M. E. Clark will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Mcmemorial[sic] Methodist Church, Rev. Joe Hampton of Chattanooga and Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Music will be in charge of Mrs. Donna Netherland.

Active pallbearers: Major C. R. Hathaway, Gene Mottern, Mark Fletcher, Bill Morrell, Cameron Smith, Bob Riggs.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Hattie Kane Bible Class and Members of Circle No. 1, Mrs. Alfred Zimmerman and Mrs. Wenner Zimmerman.

CLARK, M. E. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 29, 1941 CLARK FUNERAL RITES SET FOR THURSDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. M. E. Clark, who died at her winter home in Daytona Beach Sunday afternoon and the body returned to Elizabethton for burial, will be held from the Memorial Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. D. W. Donaldson will officiate. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

The body was taken from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this afternoon at 1:00 o’clock to her late home at 108 F street.

Active pallbearers: Gene Mottern, Buddy Allen, Roscoe Ritchie, Gene Deroches, Fred Hathaway, Alfred Zimmerman.

CLARK, N. H. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 12, 1940 MRS. N. H. CLARK

Mrs. N. H. Clark, 64, died at her home on Simerly Creek last night at 9:00 o’clock.

Surviving are her husband, N. H. Clark; seven children, Mrs. Will Davis, Limestone Cove; Mrs. Luther Swanner, Erwin; Mrs. Lawrence Gourge[sic], Elizabethton; Arthur Clark, Jess Clark and Lawrence Clark, Hampton; and Monrow Clark, Erwin; also 29 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one brother, Sam Berry, Limestone Cove; two sisters, Mrs. John Cochran, Hampton and Mrs. Margaret Byrd, Adrian, Mich.

Funeral services will be held from the late home Wednesday afternoon at 2:00. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

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CLARK, Rhoda

“Elizabeth Star,” Sunday, August 17, 1947 MRS. GEORGE CLARK

Mrs. Rhoda Clark, died at her home on Hattie Avenue, Friday evening at 8:30, after an illness of several months. She was a member of the First Christian Church and of the Sycamore Chapter Eastern Star.

Survivors are her husband, George Clark, Elizabethton; two sons, Howard of Elizabethton; Charles of Fort Worth, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. E. H. Miller, Johnson City and Mrs. Bruce Lee, Elizabethton; four grandchildren; three half brothers, Harman Hyder, of Milligan, Rhudy Hyder and Percy Hyder of Elizabethton; and one half sister, Miss Bertie Hyder, R-4, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the First Christian Church with the Rev. Fred Smith, and the Rev. J. J. Musick officiating. Mrs. Nat Williams and Luther Hampton will be in charge of music. Sycamore Chapter No. 163 O.E.S. will render their service at the grave.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until 2:00 o’clock Monday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour before time for the services.

Active pallbearers will be Paul Clark, Floyd Clark, John Clark, Thomas Clark, Mack Clark, Ray Clark. Flower bearers will be the members of the Dorcas S. S. Class and the Sycamore Chapter O.E.S. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

CLARK, Ronald

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 12, 1947 RONALD CLARK

Ronald Clark, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark, Rt. 2, Roan Mountain, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital Tuesday evening.

Survivors are the parents, paternal grandfather, Nat Clark of Hampton, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hill of Roan Mountain.

Services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10:30 at the Collins Cemetery with the Rev. Arnett officiating. The burial will take place in Collins Cemetery. Roy Hathaway is in charge of services.

CLARK/CLARKE, Howard D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 24, 1938
HOWARD D. CLARK KILLS SELF
SUICIDES IN BACKYARD AT G ST. HOME
Rites To Be Held At Parents’ Home On Tuesday
Howard D. Clark, 50, assistant general manager of the Tennessee Line and Twine Company, and prominent resident of Elizabethton, died at the St. Elizabeth hospital last night a few minutes after shooting himself in the abdomen with a .38 calibre[sic] pistol.

Coroner Porter Nave said a coroner’s jury found that Clark “died by his own hand”. Nave said that Clark was found lying in the back yard of his home about 10 o’clock, pistol in his hand and near death. He was rushed to the hospital immediately where he soon died.
Reason for the suicide of Clarke[sic] could not be learned, although Mrs. Clarke was quoted as saying that he threatened to kill himself earlier in the evening, but that she had not believed him at the time.

Clarke was prominent resident of Elizabethton, having lived here almost all his life. He was a World War veteran and former commander of the local American Legion Post. He was a member of the First Methodist church here and the Kiwanis club.
Funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Clarke, 108 East G street. Service will be in charge of the Reverend W. F. Pitts, former M. E. pastor here, Rev. W. K.

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Harris, present pastor, Rev. C. L. Bowden, Rev. Joe Hampton and Rev. E. M. Umbach.
Pallbearers will be S. W. Dungan, Frank Dungan, W. D. Rhudy, Major C. R. Hathaway, Fred Hathaway, Nat Perry, Birchel Taylor and Earl Trivett. Honorary pallbearers will be employes[sic] of the Tennessee Line and Twine Company and flowerbearers[sic] will be members of the Hattie Kane Bible class of the First M. E. church, named in honor of Clark’s sister, who preceded him in death. Interment will be in Happy Valley cemetery.
Survivors are Mrs. Clarke, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Clarke, and a brother, Kenneth Clarke, Harriman, Tenn. Two sisters and brother preceded him in death.
[JAKS Note: both spellings CLARK and CLARKE were used throughout this obituary.]

CLARK/CLARKE, M. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, October 2, 1938
M. E. CLARK PASSES AWAY
M. E. CLARK, age 81, founder of the Tennessee Line and Twine Company, passed away at 1:20 this morning after a short illness.
Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.

CLARK/CLARKE, M. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 3, 1938
CLARK FUNERAL RITES TUESDAY
M. E. Clarke[sic], 81, pioneer manufacturer and prominent civic leader for years of Elizabethton, died at his home on Sunset Hill Sunday morning at 1:30 from pneumonia, having been ill since Friday.
Mr. Clarke came to Elizabethton in 1893 and established the Tennessee Line and Twin Company, the oldest manufacturing plant in the city, serving as its executive head since its inception. The plant has the distinction of being the only one of its kind in the world in that the twine is hand laid, making it more perfect and durable.
Born in Milton, Wisconsin, he spent the early part of his life in the Middle West and East. It was in Rhode Island where he met and married Sarah Ann Kenneth.
He has always taken a keen interest in civic affairs and several years ago served as a member of the city council. He was also one of the incorporators of the Lynwood hotel, now known as the Governor Taylor hotel, and was a director of the old First National bank.
Mr. Clarke was also an ardent fisherman and hunter and spent many winters in Florida, where he enjoyed fishing. He had been very active, even up until his illness, having been seen only that week driving his car. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Ann Clarke; one son, Kenneth Clarke; two granddaughters, Mrs. Fred Witherow and Mrs. Jack Bennett; one grandson, Robert Kane.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home on Sunset Hill Tuesday at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. J. K. Harris in charge, assisted by Rev. Joe Hampton, of Chattanooga. Music will be in charge of Mrs. Houston Netherland. Interment will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers: George Lacy, Cameron Smith, Bill Morrell, Gene Mottern, Mark Fletcher and Bob Riggs.

CLARK/CLARKE, M. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 4, 1938
FUNERAL RITES TODAY [photo]
Funeral services for M. E. Clark, 81-year-old prominent citizen and pioneer industrialist of Elizabethton who died at his home early Sunday morning will be conducted from the home this afternoon at 2:30. Mr. Clark had been a citizen of Elizabethton since 1893. He was the founder of the Tennessee Line and Twine Company.

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CLARK, Dayton

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 11, 1934 LIQUOR FATAL TO SMALL BOY

Dayton Clark, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dove[sic] Clark, Tiger Creek section of Carter county, died late last evening, death apparently being due to drinking “moonshine” liquor.

Dayton had been playing yesterday with Blain Hill, aged six, nephew of Harry Hill, who lives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ike Roberts on Ripshin mountain pike, a short distance from the Clark residence.

About noon Tuesday, Harry Hill discovered the children acting strange and asked his nephew what he had in his hand. Blain ran and hid a “short pint” of whiskey in a keg of nails. It was revealed the two children had drunk one-half of the “short pint.”

After the two boys were discovered intoxicated, Dayton fell asleep and never regained consciousness.

About five p.m. Dayton began to have convulsions and continued to have them until 11:30 p.m. last night when he died. He was brought to Shoun’s hospital at 8:30 p.m. When given treatment only a small amount of fluid, with an odor like alcohol, was removed from his stomach. Every effort to control the convulsions and revive the child failed.

Dove Clark, father of the child, was at work yesterday in the forestry service, and could not be located before the child died.

The Hill boy showed no efforts[sic] from the drinking and has fully recovered today. Funeral arrangements for the Clark child have not been announced.

CLARK, Lewis Hampton

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 29, 1935
LEWIS HAMPTON CLARK
Lewis Hampton Clark, 65, died suddenly Wednesday night at 6 o’clock at the home on 115 West K Street. Survivors of the deceased are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. E. A. West of Canton, N.C., Dortha, Ruth and Mary of Elizabethton; five sons, Arnold Clark of Huntingdon[sic], W. Va., Raymond Clark of Knoxville, Allen, Paul and Grayson of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. U. G. Walker and Mrs. Laura McKurrey of Olfort, N.C.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, South this morning at 9 o’clock with the Rev. S. H. Austin officiating. The body was taken to Canton, N.C. for burial this afternoon.

CLARK, Mary M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 22, 1946 MRS. MARY M. CLARK

Mrs. Mary M. Clark, 67, 227 North Main street, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday night at the St. Elizabeth Hospital after an illness of four days. Mrs. Clark has been in poor health for several years.

She was a member of the First Methodist Church and came to Elizabethton 17 years ago from Canton, N. C., with her husband Louis H. Clark, who preceded her in death 11 years ago.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. E. A. West of Canton, N. C., Mrs. Dorothy Roten of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Bristol and Mrs. Mary Tom Shell of Elizabethton; five sons, A. L. Clark of Huntington, W. Va., C. G. Clark, Major G. R. Clark of the U. S. Army, at the home but stationed at Wershaden, Germany, Allan Clark of Elizabethton, and Paul Clark of Radford, Va.; two brothers, A. P. Burgen of Etowah, Tenn., and W. A. Burgen of Old Fort, N. C.; one sister, Mrs. R. B. Brigham of Marion, N. C.; and 10 grandchildren.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home and will be taken to the home the day before funeral services.

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Funeral arrangements are incomplete awaiting the arrival of a daughter.

CLARK, Mary M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 23, 1946 MARY M. CLARK

Funeral services for Mary M. Clark who died Saturday will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from the First Methodist church with the Rev. W. D. Wilkinson officiating, assisted by Rev. Clarence Howington. The body was removed to the home, 227 N. Main at 11 a.m., this morning and will be removed to the church at 8:30 Wednesday morning.

After the services here the body will be taken to Canton, N. C., where services will be conducted from the Wells Chapel at 3 p.m., with burial in the Locust Fields cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Paul Gentry, Jim Cardwell, Ernest Cooper, Loyd Winters, Kyle Hardin and Tom Slagle.

Funeral services under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CLARK, Nat (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 7, 1937 MRS. NAT CLARK

Mrs. Nat Clark, 42, died at her home on Simerly Creek above Hampton yesterday after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. John Hall at the Simerly Cemetery Sunday afternoon at three o’clock.

Survivors are three daughters, Nora, Juanita and Ruby; three sons, Earl, Clyde and Sam; four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Honeycutt, Mrs. Jennie Norris, Mrs. Cardie Roberts, and Mrs. Pearl Ellison; and one brother, Kirk Simerly.

Pallbearers will be Cain Miller, Ray Norris, Nat Gouge, Lauton Simerly, Eliza Collins, and John Honeycutt. Flower bearers will be Mrs. John Honeycutt, Dean Phillips, Elsie Street, Lola Clark, Edith Roberts and Lottie Bryd.

CLARKE, Mary Ivalee

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 15, 1938
MARY IVALEE CLARKE
Funeral services for Mary Ivalee Clarke, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clarke, Simerly Creek, were held at the Little Doe Baptist church Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. The Reverend John Hall officiated.
Survivors are the parents, one sister, Ethel, and one brother, Arnold.
Death came to the child after an illness of four weeks.

CLARKE, Tressie Allen

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 22, 1950
MRS. TRESSIE ALLEN CLARKE
WASHINGTON, D. C., June 2 – Mrs. Tressie Allen Clarke, age 49, formerly of Elizabethton, died in Doctors Hospital at Washington, D. C. at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 1950, following a short illness.
At the time of death, Mrs. Clarke resided in Washington; she had lived in Elizabethton for about 20 years and was active in the Baptist Church. She was a member of the WAC’s for two years during the war. Survivors are her husband, David P. Clarke, Washington, D. C.; mother, Mrs. Haskel Craft, Neon, Ky.; two sons, Ejebert S. Allen, Elizabethton and S/Sgt. Thomas Allen, Albany, Ga.; one grandson, Thomas Gene Allen, Albany, Ga.; four brothers, Curtis Craft, Camden, N.J., Dison Craft and Nathaniel Craft of Neon, Ky., Ezra Craft of Portsmouth, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Spicer of Seco, Ky., Ruby Craft and Virginia

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Craft of Neon, Ky.
The body will be returned to Neon, Ky., where funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon. Burial will be made in Neon, Ky.

CLARKE, Wilfred (Comm.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 19, 1936
COMM. CLARKE DIES IN FLA.
Word was received Friday night by Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Clarke, F Street, of the sudden death of their son, Commander Wilfred Clarke at his home in Daytona Beach, Fla. Commander Clarke, who had been ill only a few days, died sometime Friday evening.
Well known in Elizabethton, Commander Clarke, 53, entered Annapolis Naval Academy in 1902 and graduated in 1906. He served thirty years in active service in the United States Navy, retired in 1934. His last active duty was on the Battleship Maryland.
Survivors are his widow; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Clarke; one sister, Mrs. Clara Jones of Elizabethton; two brothers, Howard of Elizabethton, and Kenneth of Harriman; one nephew, Bob Kane; two nieces Mrs. J. Fred Witherow of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Jack Bennett of Bristol.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clarke left yesterday morning for the home in Dayton, Fla., to assist with the funeral arrangements. Burial will take place in Arlington Cemetery at Washington, D.C. His parents were unable to go to the home in Florida because of illness. Relatives from here will attend the services in Washington.

CLARKE, Wilfred E. (Comm.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 3, 1936
WILFRED EVERETT CLARKE
Funeral services for Commander Wilfred Everett Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Clarke of this city, who died April 17 at his home in Daytona Beach, Florida, were held at Arlington Cemetery in Washington, D.C. April 21st.
Commander Clarke was born at Ashaway, Rhode Island, February 11, 1883. On May 8, 1902, he was appointed Navel cadet from Tennessee, completed the one years’ course at the Navel Academy in February 1906 and served subsequently as an officer in the Navy, under various appointments until January 1, 1934, when he retired from active service.
In 1908 he served on the Destroyers Bainbridge and Chauncey and in November of that year was assigned to the Battleship Louisiana. In 1915, he was ordered to duty at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, and from 1914 to 1916 was Commanding Officer of the Destroyer, Decatur.

At the outbreak of the World War he was in command of the U.S.S. Vilialobos and in May 1971 assumed duty as Captain of the Yarn. Naval Station, Cavile, and Aid to the Commandant. In Oct 1917 he returned to duty at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, as instructor in navigation where he remained until August 1919. From December 1919 to Oct 1920 he was in command of the Destroyer Meyer and in October 1920 reported in command of the U.S.S. Badger, with additional duty in command of Destroyer Division 34; and in April 1922 reported for duty at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. From July 1925 to March 1926 he was in command of the Destroyer McCormick, with additional duty as Commander Destroyer Division 39. From March 1926 to July 1927 he was in command of the U.S.S. Pecos and in September 1927 reported for duty at the Fourth Naval District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From June 1928 to May 1929 he was under instruction a the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, and was Officer in Charge of the Branch Hydrographic Office, Baltimore, Maryland, from June 1929 to May 1930, when he reported as Executive Officer of the Receiving Station, Hampton Roads, Virginia.
He received a diploma for the Naval War College, senior course and completed a course of instruction in Chemical Warfare at the Edgewood Arsenal, Edgewood, Maryland, in December 1927.

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CLAWSON, B. Fleming (Mr. & Mrs.)

[see Ida M. SHELL]
[see also Frank MACKE]

CLAWSON, B. Fleming

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 15, 1940
B. F. CLAWSON
Funeral services for B. F. Clawson, 64, one of the flood victims whose body was found early yesterday morning after it had gone down under flood waters the night before, will be conducted sometime tomorrow at Poga, his old home.
The body was taken there today from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home, where it was prepared for burial. The body of Mrs. Clawson had not been found up to noon today.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Tom Brumit, of Field Road, this city, and a daughter, Miss Charlotte Clawson, somewhere in Oregon.

CLAWSON, Finley (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 7, 1942
BEECH MOUNTAIN
BEECH MOUNTAIN — Funeral services for Mrs. Finley Clawson were held at the Poga church Tuesday afternoon.

CLAWSON, George RayCLAWSON, George Ray

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 5, 1948
Small Child Killed When Hit By Truck
George Ray Clawson, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Darmon Clawson of Route 2, was killed this afternoon when he crawled under a truck of feed being unloaded by Ike Hicks at the Clawson home. Mr. Hicks apparently backed over the child when he started to leave.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CLAWSON, George RayCLAWSON, George Ray

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 7, 1948
GEORGE RAY CLAWSONGEORGE RAY CLAWSON
Funeral of George Ray Clawson, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Darmon Clawson, of Route 2, Elizabethton, who was killed when he climbed under the wheels of a motor truck while it was being unloaded at the home last Friday morning, will be held at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Clawson, 812 Blevins Street, Elizabethton today at 2 p.m.
The Rev. W. W. Ward will officiate and burial will be in the Crowe Cemetery. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.
The child is survived by his parents; three brothers, James, D. L. and Bernard Clawson; three sisters, Stella, Hester, and Shirley Clawson, and the grandmother.

CLAWSON, Luther A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 7, 1950
LUTHER A. CLAWSONLUTHER A. CLAWSON
Luther A. Clawson, age 33, died in a Hospital in Winston Salem, N.C. at 12:05 Monday morning.
Mr. Clawson was an employee of American Bemberg.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Clawson, Route 1, Elizabethton, five daughters, Alma, Bernice, Shirley,

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Audrey and Lutherine of Route 1, Elizabethton; four brothers, R. L. Clawson, Hampton, Robert Clawson, Carderview, Clayton Clawson, Whaley, N.C. and Walter Clawson of Hampton, Tenn.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Piney Grove Christian Church at Poaga[sic] with Rev. J. J. Musick in charge assisted by Rev. Sparks.

Burial will be in the Clawson Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home Route 1, Elizabethton (near Valley Forge) Tuesday morning. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CLAWSON, Luther A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 6, 1950
LUTHER A. CLAWSONLUTHER A. CLAWSON
Mr. Luther A. Clawson, age 33, died in Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C, Sunday evening.
Mrs. Clawson was an employee of American Bemberg Corporation.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Clawson; five daughters, Alma, Bernice, Shirley, Audrey, Lutherine; four brothers, R. L. Clawson, Hampton, Robert Clawson, Carderview, Clayton Clawson, Whaley, N.C., Walter Clawson, Hampton, Tenn.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete today.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CLAWSON, Mary E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 27, 1941 MRS. MARY E. CLAWSON

Mrs. Mary E. Clawson, age 61, died at her home near Elk Mills last night at 8:00 o’clock, after a short illness.

Mrs. Clawson was a member of the Elk Mills Christian church for several years.

Surviving are her husband, Taylor Clawson; one daughter, Mrs. Joe Andrews; five sons, Joe, Morris, McKinley, Dayton and James; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Miller; Mrs. Cora Hartley; two brothers, William Cable, McKinley Cable, also 18 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Donnie Miller officiating. Burial will be made in the Clawson cemetery.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home at Elk Mills this morning.

CLAWSON, Maude

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 15, 1950
MRS. MAUDE CLAWSON
Mrs. Maude Clawson, 42, died at her home, Route 2, Carderview Sunday at 2 a.m. after a one-year illness. She was a member of the Fish Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Mr. John Clawson, four daughters, Mrs. Wilma Guy of Elk Mills, Mrs. Evelyn Stanton of Neva and Misses Bonnie and Ella Mae Clawson, both of the home; one son, Sherrill Clawson of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Campbell of Carderview; three sisters, Mrs. Dovie Hoden, Mrs. Okie Reece and Mrs. Sylvania Reece, all of Carderview; and two grandsons.
Funeral services were conducted today at 2 p.m. at the Fish Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Souder officiating. Burial was made in the McNeal Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

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MRS. MAUDE CLAWSON
Mrs. Maude Clawson, 42, died at her home, Route 2, Carderview, Sunday afternoon after a year’s

illness. She was a member of the Fish Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, John Clawson; four daughters, Mrs. Wilma Guy of Elk Mills, Mrs.

Evelyn Stanton of Neva and Misses Bonnie and Ella Mae Clawson, both of the home; one son, Sherrill Clawson of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Campbell of Carderview; three sisters, Mrs. Dovie Holden, Mrs. Okie Reece and Mrs. Sylvia Reece all of Carderview; and two grandsons.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Fish Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Souder officiating. Burial was in the McNeal Cemetery.

Tetrick Funeral Home was in charge.

CLAWSON, McKinley Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 1, 1945 Death Notice

ELIZABETHTON, March 1 – McKinley Clawson, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Clawson, died Thursday morning at 2:00 a.m.

Survivors are the parents, two sisters, Anna Lee, Mae, 1 brother, Homer, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Clawson, Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dellinger, of R.F.D. Butler.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Clawson Cemetery Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CLAWSON, Polly

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 13, 1946 POLLY CLAWSON

Polly Clawson, born March 7, 1878, died in her home at Whaley, N. C., June 6, 1946.

She is survived by five sons: Riley of Hampton, Robert of Butler, James of Whaley, N.C., Walter of Butler and Luther of Elizabethton. She has eighteen grandchildren; one brother, Robert May, of Malad, Idaho; three sisters, Rosa Jones of Lagon, Utah, Emmer Stewart of Creston, N. C., and Maggie Michel of Elizabethton.

CLAWSON, Roy R.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 30, 1958
ROY R. CLAWSON
Roy[sic] R. Clawson, 70, of Butler Rte. 1, died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. B. Norris.
He was a retired farmer, a member and deacon of Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Nancy Clawson; a daughter, Mrs. J. B. Norris of Hampton; one son, George Clawson of Galena, Ohio; one brother, T. E. Clawson of Johnson City, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Sugar Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Ronda Earp and Rev. Dayton Jones officiating.
Pallbearers were Ode Wolfe, Burnice Snyder, Mark Dugger, Vaughn Wagner, Elmer Pearson, Ernest Holloway, Linell Potter, and Rex Gregg.
Burial was in the church cemetery.

CLAWSON, Sarah Potter

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 25, 1935
MRS. SARAH CLAWSON
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Clawson, 24, who died yesterday at one o’clock after a short illness, will be held at her home at Butler this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

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The Reverend War will officiate with interment to be made in the Stallings Cemetery.
Survivors are her husband, Demon Clawson, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James Potter, and three sisters, Orla, Jess Mae and Frances Potter.
Active pallbearers: Jerry Pritchet, Elmer Hatley, Doth Griffey, Robert Morgan, Mack Cook, and Charles White. Honorary pallbearers: Lem Goodwin, James Ramsey, Allen Courtney, Bill Curtis, Fred Curtis, Hubert Ramsey, James Ramsey Jr., Dr. J. D. Robertson, Dr. J. D. Proffitt, Dr. D. A. Swift, Sam Barnes, Dewie Ward, Aleck Crow.

CLAY, Charles

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 28, 1943 Uncle of Judge Murrell Snell Dies

Word was received here this morning of the death of Charles Clay, uncle of General Sessions Judge Murrell Snell. Mr. Clay had been seriously ill for some time as the result of a stroke and complications, which followed.

Mr. Clay, who was sixty-nine years old, was a resident of Phenix, Virginia and Judge Snell had made his home with his uncle since early childhood to his maturity.

Judge and Mrs. Murrell Snell and Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Bain left this morning to attend the funeral, which will be held Thursday afternoon at Phenix.

CLAYTON, William A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 14, 1935
WILLIAM A. CLAYTON
William A. Clayton, 88, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Casey, at Hampton, Saturday morning at 3 o’clock, after a prolonged illness.
Any survivors are unknown to Mr. and Mrs. Casey at whose home the deceased has lived since June 12, 1930. He left the Veteran’s Home in Johnson City at that time. He was a member of the 24th New Jersey Infantry, Company B.
Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Veteran’s Home Monday morning at 9 o’clock, the chaplain officiating.
Arrangements are in charge of the Hathaway Funeral Home.

CLEAR, Iris Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 5, 1929
IRIS JANE CLEAR
Iris Jane Clear, 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer F. Clear, Biltmore addition, died at the home today at 3:45 a.m., the victim of whooping cough.
Funeral services to be conducted from the home tomorrow at 10 o’clock will be in charge of the Rev. French Wampler, pastor of the Southern Methodist Church here. Immediately after the funeral services the body will be removed to Saltsville[sic], Virginia, where interment is to be made.
The only survivors are the parents.

CLEAR, Homer Willoughby

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 9, 1929
HOMER WILLOUGHBY CLEAR
Funeral services for Homer Willoughby Clear, Jr., age 5 years, who died Saturday at 9 p.m. at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Clear of Biltmore, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence, the Rev. French Wampler officiating. The body was taken to Saltsville[sic], Va. to be interred there this morning at 10 o’clock. Young Clear died of a four week’s[sic] illness of whooping cough and

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bronchial pneumonia. His sister, Iris Jane Clear, age two years, died November 4 of similar attack. Survivors are the parents; three sisters, Alma Lee, Ruth and Eleanor; a brother, Harold; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Holden of Saltsville[sic], Va., and Mrs. Clear of Plasterco, Va.

CLEAR, L. L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 7, 1947 L. L. CLEAR

L. L. Clear, 68, Abingdon, Va. died Sunday afternoon at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday with interment in Elizabeth’s Cemetery in Saltville, Va.

Mr. Clear was a brother of J. A. Clear of Elizabethton and an uncle of Paul Gentry of Elizabethton.

CLEAR, R. F. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 17, 1939 MRS. R. F. CLEAR

Funeral services for Mrs. R. F. Clear, mother of J. A. Clear of Elizabethton, were held yesterday at Rich Valley, Va. Mrs. Clear died Saturday morning in Kingsport. She was 78 years of age.

Mrs. Clear made her home for a time with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Clear, 113 Pine street, Elizabethton.

CLEMENS, Enna Osa

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 2, 1939 MRS. ENNA OSA CLEMENS

Mrs. Enna Osa Clemens, 59, was found dead yesterday afternoon about four o’clock at her home near New Hope, Blountville, Route 2, from what was reported to be a heart attack.

She is survived by her husband, S. V. Clemens, three daughters, Mrs. Adarne Edwards of Blountville, Mrs. Henry Davis of Elizabethton, Verna Kate Clemens of Blountville; one brother, James Smith of Blountville; two grandchildren.

Mrs. Clemons[sic] is a former resident of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the New Hope church at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. George Westmoreland and Rev. E. A. Cox in charge; interment will be in the New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers and flowers will be selected from friends.

CLEMENTS, Delia Alice

Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 14, 1929
MRS. DELIA ALICE CLEMENTS
Mrs. Delia Alice Clements, 32, died at her home on East Watauga Avenue Sunday morning aft 10 o’clock. Funeral services were held at the home this afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. J. J. Musick officiating. Interment took place at the Monte Vista Burial Park in Johnson City. Nave Funeral Home was in charge.

CLEMONS, Bert

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 22, 1941
BERT CLEMONS DIES SUDDENLY IN KNOXVILLE LAST NIGHT

Bert Clemons, a former resident of Elizabethton but for the past several years a citizen of Knoxville, died quite suddenly in Knoxville last night, according to information received by relatives in this city.

Mr. Clemons was the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Clemons, Rev. Clemons being a pastor of the First Presbyterian church in this city for a number of years. Mr. Clemons married Miss Kate Allen, daughter of Judge W. R. Allen and a sister of Judge Ben Allen of this city.

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connection with his work with the TVA and had just returned and was at a local restaurant when employees saw him slump over the table. He died in an ambulance on the way to a hospital without speaking.

Several of the relatives including Judge Ben Allen, Howard Allen and Jerry Thomas left for Knoxville last night. Others will go down to Knoxville Thursday morning to be in attendance of brief services to be held at 10:00 o’clock from the home in that city, after which the body will be returned to Tusculum[sic] for services and burial.

Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Kate Clemons, and one daughter, Miss Carolyn Clemons; also three brothers, Fred and Harold Clemons, of New York, and Willis Clemons, of Greeneville.

Circuit court sessions here adjourned this morning in respect to Judge Ben Allen.

CLEMONS, Carrie McGaughey

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 21, 1940
MRS. CARRIE CLEMONS, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES IN GREENEVILLE
Mrs. Carrie McGaughey Clemons, 72, former Elizabethton resident and the widow of the late Rev. W. C. Clemons, prominent Presbyterian minister, died yesterday afternoon in a Greeneville hospital after a brief illness. She was stricken Monday with a cerebral hemorrhage at her home at Tusculum[sic].
Mrs. Clemons was well known here among the older residents of the city, she and her husband, Rev. Clemons, having spent approximately 20 years here, where he was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. She and her husband were active in educational lines and it was through her influence that Mrs. Nettie McCormick was interest in establishing a Presbyterian school here. The building was erected and named Harold McCormick for her son. It later was taken over by the city and converted into a public school. Through her efforts the pipe organ in the Presbyterian Church was installed and the church was remodeled, one of the few times that it has undergone such a change since its erection more than 125 years ago.
Mrs. Clemons traveled extensively, both at home and abroad. For the past five years she has been housemother for the Sigma Phi fraternity house at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She was a member of the Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church in Greene County and was one of the founders of the Nolichuckey Chapter, D.A.R., and was its first regent, being elected regent to serve for the coming year. She also taught in public schools.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3:30 (CST) from the home at Tusculum. Rev. W. A. Crozier and Rev. J. A. Moore will officiate. Burial will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Surviving are four sons, Harold of Newberry, N. Y.; Fred of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Willis of Greeneville; and Bert Clemons, of Knoxville.
Several friends from Elizabethton are attending the funeral.

CLEMONS, Dorothy

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 14, 1946 DOROTHY CLEMONS

Dorothy Clemons, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Clemons of Route 3, Elizabethton, died at her home Wednesday morning.

She is survived by her parents; three brothers, Jack, R. J., and Thomas Clemons; two sisters, Lena and Helen Clemons all of the home; one half sister, Mrs. Vena Carr, and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Tillie Richardson.

Funeral services were to be conducted from the home Thursday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Homer Couch officiating. Burial was in the Crowe cemetery.

Funeral services were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CLEMONS, Roy (Mrs.) ENGLISH, Paul

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“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 19, 1940
HEAD-ON CRASH KILLS TWO AND INJURES TWO
A head-on collision between an automobile and a truck on the Newland Strait highway in Avery county, N. C. yesterday afternoon resulted in death of two persons and serious injury of two others.
The dead are:
Mrs. Roy Clemons, Newland, N. C., wife of the Avery county, N. C. maintenance road supervisor.
Paul English, young man of Crossnore, N. C.
The injured:
Mrs. B. B. McQuire, Newland, wife of a prominent North Carolina state physician and operator of the Shady Lawn Tourist home.
Will Robbins, Crossnore, N. C.
The accident occurred about three o’clock yesterday afternoon. It was reported that Robbins was demonstrating a truck to Earl English and had driven over on the wrong side of the highway. Heading towards him was the car driven by Mrs. McQuire, with whom Mrs. Clemons was riding.
The two ladies and English were rushed to the Grace hospital at Banner Elk, N. C., where Mrs. Clemons died three hours later. English died sometime in the night.
Robbins was removed to a hospital at Crossnore, N. C., which is his home.

CLEMONS, William

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 17, 1936
WILLIAM CLEMONS
William Clemons, 84, died at his home in the eighth district, near Elizabethton, Sunday morning. Funeral service held at the home Monday afternoon were conducted by Rev. Whit Jones. Interment was in the Crow Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons and nephews, Clarence, Earl, Willie and Ray Lyons, Haskel and Elbert Clemons.
The nieces and nephews of the deceased were designated as flower bearers: Juanita Clemons, Ella Mae Parlier, Sarah Jane Clemons, Anita Lyons, Grace Wetzel, Faith Heiller, Tennie Clemons, Mildred Clemons and Bell Bare.
Mr. Clemons is survived by two sons, Benjamin and Isaac Clemons, one daughter, Mrs. Stewart Isaac; four brothers, Isaac, John, Joe and Garfield Clemons; twelve grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Mr. Clemons was a member of the Border View Christian Church and was very active in church and civic affairs, was for a number of years a member of the county court.

CLEVELAND, Herbert A.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 14, 1944 DIES OVERSEAS

Mrs. Pearl B. Cleveland, Route 3, Mountain City, received a message from the Sec. of War, Tues. Dec. 12 that her husband, Pvt. Herbert A. Cleveland, died Nov. 22, in France as a result of injuries received in action. Mrs. Cleveland is the daughter of Mrs. D. S. Wallace of Doe Valley.

CLICK, Charlotte Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 9, 1941 CHILD DIES FROM BURNS IN EXPLOSION Charlotte Ann Click Succumbed Today

Charlotte Ann Click, two and one-half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Click of Cottage avenue, died in a local hospital this morning at 1:30. Death was due to burns received when a gas stove exploded in the Click home Saturday afternoon.

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The child’s body was almost completely covered with burns, hospital attaches said.

The mother of the child was badly burned on the legs and hands and the father was burned on the hands and neck, hospital attaches said. The mother was moved from the hospital to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Cole, this morning. Mr. Click received treatment Saturday and was dismissed.

The home of the Clicks was badly damaged when the stove exploded, according to member so the fire department.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Click, city, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Click, Johnson City, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Cole, Elizabethton; number of aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Central Methodist church at 2:00 o’clock Tuesday p.m. with the Rev. Hart in charge. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers: Hal Miller, Earl Schramelin, Orin Diddle, Frank Weaver.
Flower girls will be the members of the Lelia Tuttle Guild of the Central Methodist church.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the services.

The casket will remain closed.

CLIFFORD, John Henry (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 13, 1949
CLIFFORD Rites Held in KingsportCLIFFORD Rites Held in Kingsport
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Kingsport for Dr. John Henry Clifford, who was a chaplain in the Marine Corps in the First World War.
The Marine Corps League, represented by the Joseph H. Stewart detachment of Elizabethton and Johnson City, accorded full military honors at the church and grave.
The guard of honor included Major Blessing of Kingsport, Captain Boring and Staff Sgt. Hendricks of Johnson City, Sgt. Coleman and Pfc. Roe of Elizabethton, Pfc. Rennick and Pvt. Howell of Johnson City. The firing squad was commanded by Captain Flagg of Elizabethton and was manned by Staff York Trivett of Johnson City, Sgt. Bob Bagles of Johnson City, and Pfc. Leftonvitch on furlough in Johnson City.
Taps were blown by Sgt. George Edens of Elizabethton and commander of the VFW.
The military honors were performed in usual Marine Corps manner and tradition.

CLIFFORD, Marguerite

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 19, 1941 MRS. MARGUERITE CLIFFOR

Word was received today by R. T. MacMasters, 400 Carter Boulevard, of the death of his sister, Mrs. Marguerite Clifford, at Bradford, Pa. Mrs. Clifford died last night after a lengthy illness.

Mr. MacMasters left today to be with his family and in attendance at the funeral services which will be held Thursday morning.

CLONINGER, T. D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 5, 1937
ONE DEAD AND ONE INJURED IN COLLISION Local Store Owner Killed; Youth is Critical

Russell Wingfield of this city was in serious condition today following a car collision yesterday afternoon in which left one dead and two others injured. T. D. Cloninger, 24-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Cloninger, of Johnson City was killed. He was the operator of the Barter Exchange on Elk avenue here.

Occupants of the other car, O. L. Hamilton, 47, and his mother, Mrs. Cora Hamilton, 67, of Church Hill received cuts and bruises, but their condition was not considered serious.

Wingfield suffered a fractured spine and a possible skull fracture. 465

State highway patrolmen stated they had been following the Cloninger car on the report that it had been weaving on the road, but arrived at the accident five minutes after it had occurred at the Johnson City- Kingsport highway intersections.

Funeral services for Cloninger will be held at three this afternoon at the Lutheran church, Johnson City. Burial will be in Happy Valley cemetery. Survivors included his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Morely Cloninger; his parents and a sister, Josephine of Johnson City.

Pallbearers will be Don Phleger, Clifton Fleenor, bob Neal, George Hart, J. D. Lowry, James Whisman, William Carpenter and Charles Click.

CLOSSON, Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 20, 1944
HENRY CLOSSON
Henry Closson, 49, died at his home, Heaton, N.C., October 18, 2 p.m. after a long illness.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bertha Closson; six daughters, Norvella, Alma, Edith, Larena of Heaton, and Mrs. Pauline Trivett, Elizabethton; Mrs. Eulalee Kyte, Johnson City; two sons, Algie of Heaton, and Dovers, address unknown.
Funeral services are incomplete.

CLOYD, John Cortney

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 30, 1945 Local Woman’s Father Died Yesterday

John Cortney Cloyd, 68, died at he home of his sister, Mrs. Myrtle E. Greene, 1008 Claiborne Street, Johnson City, at 12:15 p.m. yesterday.

Mr. Cloyd was a member of the State Street Methodist Church of Bristol.

He is survived by one son, R. Range Cloyd of Oklahoma City, Okla., and one daughter, Mrs. William Mercer of 507 N. Main Street, Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Funk and Mrs. Myrtle E. Greene of Johnson City; one brother, Mr. S. M. Cloyd of Roanoke, Va.

The body was removed to the home at 10 a.m. today.

Funeral services will be held at the residence, 1008 Claiborne Street, at 3:00 p.m. Friday with the Rev. W. L. Wilkinson and the Rev. M. L. Gamble, officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hills Cemetery.

Nephews will be pallbearers, and nieces will be flower girls. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CLYBORNE, Walter A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 28, 1942 WALTER A. CLYBORNE

Walter A. Clyborne, age 66, a Spanish American War veteran and a well known resident of Johnson county died at his home, Mountain City, RFD 1, Friday afternoon at 1:15 o’clock after an illness of three months.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Mountain City Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock with the Rev. James Gregg in charge. The Johnson County Post, Spanish-American Legion will have charge of the service at the grave. Interment will be in the Abby Lowe cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Pearl Duffield Clyborne; one daughter, Bertha Allene Clyborne, Mountain City; one brother, C. P. Clyborne, Greenville, S. C.; and three sisters of Virginia.

Members of the Johnson County Post, Spanish-American Legion, will act as pallbearers.

COATES, James T.COATES, James T.

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JAMES T. COATES
James T. Coates, 73, died Saturday morning 6 o’clock at Dr. Hurley’s hospital at Roan Mountain.
The remains were taken Saturday to his home at Flag Pond, and the funeral services held at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the residence. Burial was made in the Flag Pond Cemetery.
Nave Funeral Home was in charge.

COATES, Lafayette

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 7, 1965 Lafayette Coates. . .

Lafayette Coates, age 2 of Route 1, Mountain City (Laurel Community), died at his residence Tuesday at 1 p.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Pennsylvania, but had made his home in Mountain City for the past 28 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Callie Coates, Mountain City; one son, Jessie Norwood Coates, of Cockranville, Pa.; one daughter, Miss Margaret Ester Coates, of Ambler, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Anna L. Bullock of Oxford, Pa., and Mrs. Emma Paring of Cockranville, Pa.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Corinth Baptist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cecil Dunn officiating. The burial will be in Shingletown cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends. Flowerbearers[sic] will be ladies of the church and neighbors.

The body will remain at the funeral home chapel until 12:30 Thursday at which time it will be taken to the church to await the service hour.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

COCHRAN, Elmer

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 15, 1950
ELMER COCHRAN
Elmer Cochran, age 57, passed away Friday night, at a Greeneville hospital, after a long illness.
Mr. Cochran was a life-long resident of Washington County, and a farmer near Fall Branch community.
He is survived by the widow, the former Hallie Crowe of Hampton, two daughters, Mrs. Mary B. Hood, of the home, and Mrs. Pauline Hite of Kingsport; one brother, Rev. Jake Cochran of Fall Branch, and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Fairview Church four miles north of Jonesboro, on the Jonesboro- Kingsport Road, on Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. and interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery.

COCHRAN, John J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 31, 1938
JOHN J. COCHRAN
John J. Cochran, 77, died at his home near Milligan College Sunday morning after an illness of several months.
He was a well-known and prosperous farmer of Carter county.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, with the Rev. J. J. Shepherd officiating. Interment will be in the Simons Patton Cemetery.
Mr. Cochran is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sarah Cochran; five daughters, Mrs. Charles McNabb, Unicoi, Tenn., Mrs. Ben Norris, Unicoi, Tenn., Mrs. J. G. Gregg, Johnson City, the Misses Ethel and Rose Cochran, Milligan; two sons, Roy Cochran, Washington, D.C., Will Cochran, Elbert, W. Va.
Active pallbearers will be Eugene Street, Harley Street, Earl Street, Ed Street, Claude Street, John Gregg.

COCHRAN, Lowery Glenn

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 22, 1943 467

LOWERY GLENN COCHRAN
Lowery Glenn Cochran, 3 weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Cochran, died at his home in

Hampton, RFD 1, early Sunday morning.
Funeral services were conducted from the family residence this morning at 10:00 o’clock.

Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
Survivors are the parents. North Funeral Home in charge.

COCHRAN, Sarah S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 3, 1947 MRS. SARAH S. COCHRAN

Mrs. Sarah S. Cochran, 84, died at her home Route 5, Johnson City, Wednesday at 8 p.m. after a long illness. Mrs. Cochran was a member of the Baptist denomination.

Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. C. S. McNabb, Mrs. J. M. Gregg, Mrs. Ben Norris, Unicoi, Tennessee, Rose and Ethel Cochran, Route 5, Johnson City; two sons, Will Cochran, Elbert, West Va., Ray Cochran, Washington, D. C.; 35 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Carl Triplett officiating. Burial will be made in the Patton Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be the grandsons. Flower bearers will be the granddaughters.

The body will be returned to the home Thursday afternoon by Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

COFFEY, John J.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, September 9, 1948 JOHN J. COFFEY

John J. Coffey, of 352 Willard Ave., Providence, R. I., died Monday morning Sept. 6 in Newport Naval Hospital, Newport, R. I., after a short illness.

Mr. Coffey was born in Providence Feb. 8, 1924, the son of Raymond B. and Gertrude Stone Coffey, and had been a resident of Providence for two years. Before moving to Providence he had resided in Cranston, R. I. He was a member of the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II.

Besides his wife, Marie P. Thomas Coffey, daughter of Mrs. Clyde Thomas and the late Clyde Thomas of Trade, and his parents, he leaves six sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Quimete of Cranston, R. I., Misses Barbara, Marguerite, Joan, Inez and Ann Coffey of Providence, R. I.; three brothers, Raymond B. Jr., Joseph of Providence and Norman of the army.

The funeral took place Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from the Robert F. Carroll Sons Home and St. Michael’s Church at 9:00 a.m. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D. C.

COFFEY, John Joseph

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 19, 1948
JOHN JOSEPH COFFEY
John Joseph Coffey of 352 Willard Ave., Providence, R. I., a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, died Sept. 6, at Newport Naval Hospital, Newport, R. I., after a brief illness.
Mr. Coffey was born in Providence Feb. 8, 1924, the son of Raymond B. and Gertrude Stone Coffey. He had been a resident of Providence for two years.
He is survived by his wife, Marie P. Thomas Coffey, daughter of Mrs. Clyde Thomas and the late Mr. Thomas of Trade; his parents; six sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Onimette of Cranston, Misses Barbara, Marguerite, Joan Inez and Ann Coffey of Providence; three brothers, Raymond B. Jr., Joseph, of Providence, and Pfc. Norman Coffey of the U. S. Army.
The funeral took place Thursday from the Robert F. Carroll Sons Home, and St. Michaels’ Church. Interment was made in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D. C.

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COFFEY, Taris (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 31, 1940
RITES SET SATURDAY FOR MRS. COFFEY, 19
Funeral services for Mrs. Taris Coffey, 19, who died last evening at 6:20 o’clock at her home near Hampton, will be conducted from the home Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. N. C. Coleman officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemetery near the home.
Active pallbearers will be Ross Aldrich, Dave Stevens, Tip Taylor, Ernest Hyder, Dan McKinney, Charles Hyder.
Honorary pallbearers will include A. J. Miller, Dan Honeycutt, Jim Johnson, John Orr, William Gouge, Arthur Townsend, Nat Hyder.
Flower bearers will include Misses Grace Taylor, Dorothy Hyder, Edna Hyder, Nannie Stevens, and Mesdames John McKinney, Dave Stevens and Chas. Johnson.
Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Earline and Mary Lou; one son, Bobby Jean, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Honeycutt; three brothers, Claude, Floyd, Jack, all of Baersvillke[sic], N. C.; four sisters, Mrs. Cliff Caldwell, Hampton; Mrs. Luther Honeycutt, Roan Mountain; Misses Eunice and Jeanette Honeycutt, Buladeen, N. C.

COGGINS, James C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 24, 1948
PFC. JAMES COGGINS
Private funeral for Pfc. James C. Coggins, Jr., was held in the Chapel of Morris Funeral Home in Johnson City Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. J. H. Dampier of Johnson City officiating with the Rev. J. H. Bingham, pastor of West End Church of Elizabethton assisting. He was buried in the Monta Vista Burial Park.
Pfc. Coggins served in the Inf. 3 Division, 5th Army in North Africa and Italy; from the invasion at Salerno to Rappido River at Cassino, where he was reported missing in action on January 25, 1944. His death was later verified.
He is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Coggins of 714 West G, Elizabethton; a twin brother, J. K. Coggins of Rahway, New Jersey; five sisters, Mrs. Charles Crider of Rahway, N.J., Mrs. Edgar Fisher of Bryson, N. C., Mrs. Frances Laviegne of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Frank Seaton of Johnson City, Miss Josephine Coggins of Elizabethton; a half-brother, J. Carroll Coggins, of Alexandria, Va.; three half-sisters, Mrs. Eugenia Brown of Black Mountain, N.C., Mrs. Frank Carson of Hendersonville, N.C., and Mrs. William Kennedy of Norfolk, Va.
Pallbearers were: Charles Collins, Fred Hurling, Russell Cole, Edwin Laws, Winfred Tittle, and Ira Elliot.

COLBAUGH, Barbara Helen

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, May 10, 1941 BARBARA HELEN COLBAUGH

Barbara Helen Colbaugh, age 1 year, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Colbaugh, Friday night at 11:35 o’clock, after a short illness.

Surviving are the parents; one sister, Mary Sue, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Colbaugh; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Campbell.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. George Westmoreland in charge. Burial will be made in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.

Active pallbearers: Fred Colbaugh, Herman Colbaugh, Carson Campbell, Junior Campbell. 469

Flower bearers will be selected from friends at the service.

COLBAUGH, D. N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 18, 1938
D. N. COLBAUGH
D. N. Colbaugh, 70, Carter, died at a local hospital yesterday morning, with funeral services to be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. The Reverend Arthur Roberts, Reverend Howell and Rev. Campbell will be in charge of the services.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Maggie Colbaugh, three daughters, Mrs. Ada Garland, Mrs. Bessie Taylor, Mrs. Myrtle Cole; two sons, T. N. Colbaugh, Carter, and George Colbaugh, Winchester, Idaho; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Henry Taylor, Stanley Sheffield, Herman Grindstaff, Nick Lewis, D. C. Patrick, John Lowe.
Flower bearers: Cora Peters, Mona Cole, Edna Grindstaff, Manna Cole, Ina Cole, Pearl Jennings, Hazel Cole, Ella Peters, Helen Cole, Zola Grindstaff.
Interment will be in the family cemetery.

COLBAUGH, Eula Fay

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 9, 1941 YOUNG GIRL VICTIM OF GUN WOUND Officers Say Death of Girl Suicide

Eula Fay Colbaugh, 17, died en route to a local hospital yesterday afternoon from what investigating officers termed “a self-inflicted shotgun wound in the temple.”

Miss Colbaugh, who was living at the home of her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harrell, in the Stoney Creek section of Carter county, was reported to have been laughing and singing with relatives and guests at the Harrell home a short time before the tragedy occurred.

When people in the home heard a shot, they broke down the door and found Miss Colbaugh lying on the bed with her head practically blown off. An ambulance was called and she was rushed to the hospital but died on arrival.

A note outlining arrangements for the funeral and other requests were found in Miss Colbaugh’s room, which included the burying of her sweetheart’s picture with her, according to the officers.

Miss Colbaugh’s parents were not at home at the time of the tragedy.
Investigating officers were Deputies Spence White, Roby Danner and Charles DeLoach.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Nancy Harrell; stepfather, Sam Harrell; two sisters, Mrs. Paul

Garland and Martha Colbaugh; two brothers, Dewey Colbaugh, Charleston, S. C.; and Clyde Colbaugh, of Carter.

The deceased was a granddaughter of the late T. N. Peters and a niece of former trustee John Peters.

Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the Liberty Baptist church at Carter. Rev. C. Y. Elkins will officiate. Burial will be made in the Blevins Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Herman Peters, Kelsie Colbaugh, James Peters, Arthur Peters, Gilbert Peters, Worley Peters.

Flower girls: Leona Hyder, Opal Peters, Lillie Peters, Hildred Sheffield, Martha Shankle, Leola Peters, Ella Peters, Bernice Hughes, Ruth Hopkins, Louise Taylor, Francis Peters, Billy Buckles, Yvonne Garland, Corinne Lowe, Beryl Berry.

COLBAUGH, Gail Donald

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GAIL DONALD COLBAUGH
Gail Donald Colbaugh, seven-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Colbaugh, died at the home

Friday morning after a short illness.
Survivors are the parents; two sisters, Louise and Christine; three brothers, Robert, Sam and Tom;

his grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Steffy; a number of aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Saturday morning at 11:00 o’clock, with the

Rev. John Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Harry Colbaugh, George Manning, Jack Manning, Robert Colbaugh. Flowerbearers[sic]: Virginia Steffy, Frances Steffy, Selma Colbaugh, Ella Joe Colbaugh, Juanita

Colbaugh, Betty Jo Manning, Peggy Carriger.

COLBOUGH, Emma

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 21, 1935
MILADY TAKES FIRST VICTIM
Infantile paralysis took its first victim in Carter County Friday afternoon – little Emma Colbough, 8-year- old daughter of Mrs. Willie Colbough of Carter.
The child died Friday afternoon at 12:30 o’clock, after an illness of only a few days. The case was the second to be discovered in Carter County since the recent epidemical outbreak in North Carolina, Virginia and other surrounding states.
A 9-year-old girl at Gap Creek, the second case discovered in the county, was reported by Dr. R. B. Howard, director of the county health department, to be convalescing. Dr. Howard said he had been unable to discover any new cases in the county, but urged that parents continue to prohibit their children from attending congested places. He also urged that parents have their children examined immediately by family physicians upon minor complaints where there is no justifiable cause.
Funeral services for the little girl were conducted from the home yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Clarence Howington, pastor of the Free Will Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Blevins Cemetery.
Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Willie Colbough; three sisters, Mrs. Martha White, Magline and Ula Fay, and two brothers, Dewie and Clyde, all of Carter.

COLBAUGH, Alice

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 16, 1934
MRS. COLBAUGH DIES SATURDAY; FUNERAL SUN.

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Roberts[sic] Colbaugh, 38, were conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30, the Rev. J. J. Musick, of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment was made in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

The deceased was Miss Alice Roberta Hensley before her marriage to George H. D. “Bill” Colbaugh 20 years ago. She was born at Benhams, Va., coming to Elizabethton in 1911.

Mrs. Colbaugh was a member of the Christian church. The mother of several children, she loved her home and was a devoted wife and mother. On July 4th, together with her family, she went for an all-day outing, which was greatly enjoyed by all the members. Returning with a severe headache, she became ill passing away on Saturday.

She is survived by her husband; five children, Edgar, Freida, Elsie, Virginia and Calvin Colbaugh; her mother, Mrs. Mary Hensley; one sister, Mrs. Roy Holly; five brothers, Wallace, Cecil, Monroe, Jonah, and Willie Hensley, all of Elizabethton

COLBAUGH, Glenn

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, October 3, 1937 471

GLENN COLBAUGH
Glenn Colbaugh, five-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Colbaugh, died Saturday morning at

5:00 o’clock at the home on L street.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon from the home at 2:30 with the Rev. J. J. Musick

officiating. Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Survivors are the parents; a sister, Mary Sue; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Colbaugh

and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Campbell.
Active pallbearers will be the uncles of the infant, Tyler and John Colbaugh, George Smith, Cleve

Goodwin, Floyd Campbell and Fole Campbell.

COLBAUGH, Louella

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 6, 1946 LOUELLA COLBAUGH

Funeral services for Louella Colbaugh, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Colbaugh of Route 5, who died at 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning, were conducted from the Forbes cemetery Saturday afternoon.

She is survived by her parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Jesse, and Anthony Colbaugh, all of the home; one sister, Virginia Colbaugh, also of the home. The paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Colbaugh, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Forbes.

Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.

COLBAUGH, Maggie Shoun

“The Carter County News,” Thursday, July 13, 1950 MRS. JOHN COLBAUGH

Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Colbaugh, 77, of Route 2, Elizabethton, who died Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. B. Peters with the Rev. Ed Burnette and the Rev. Nat Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

Mrs. Colbaugh was a member of the Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, John Colbaugh; one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Peters; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; four brothers, Lige Shoun of Route 2, Powell Shoun of Route 4, Johnson City, John Shoun of Blue Well, West Va., and George Shoun of Route 5, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Haynes of Route 2, Elizabethton.

Tetrick Funeral Home was in charge.

COLBAUGH, Maggie Shoun

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 26, 1950
MRS. MAGGIE SHOUN COLBAUGH
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Shoun Colbaugh, 77, of Route 2, Elizabethton, who died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. B. Peters of Route 2, Sunday at 1:15 a.m. after a lingering illness, were conducted this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Peters, with the Rev. Ed Burnette and the Rev. Nat Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Buster Peters, Ray Lowe, Jim White, Chalmer White, Landon Sheffield, and Harman Lewis.
Mrs. Colbaugh was a member of the Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, John Colbaugh; one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Peters; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; four brothers, Lige Shoun of Route 2, Powell Shoun of Route 4 Johnson City, John Shoun of Blue Well, West Virginia, and George Shoun of Route 5, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Haynes of Route 2, Elizabethton.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

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COLBAUGH, Mary C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 22, 1929
MRS. MARY C. COLBAUGH
Last rites were held this morning for the widow of William Coldbaugh[sic], Mrs. Mary C. Coldbaugh[sic], who succumbed to at her home at Carter Sunday. Mrs. Coldbaugh[sic] was 67 years of age. The services were conducted at the Grindstaff Cemetery, by the Rev. James Grindstaff.

COLBAUGH, William (Uncle Bill)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 23, 1949
WM. COLBAUGH, 79, Succumbs Sunday Night
William (Uncle Bill) Colbaugh, 79, died at his home on Route 2, Sunday at 7:15 p.m. He has been in poor health for the past eight months and suffered a stoke Wednesday night.
He was a former member of the Carter County school board, former member of the Elizabethton police force and served six years as deputy sheriff. He was also a member of the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Uncle Bill and Mrs. Colbaugh had been married 62 years.
Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Nannie Colbaugh; one daughter, Mrs. John W. Peters of Route 2; one half- brother, S. Tom Nidiffer of Route 2; and five half-sisters, Mrs. Sallie Robinson, Mrs. Sam Bradley, Mrs. Jessie Bradley Blevins, Mrs. W. P. Peters and Mrs. Melvin Markland all of Route 5; 10 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mack Hodge, Rev. E. F. Drayane, pastor of the Watauga Freewill Baptist Church, and the Rev. Edward Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Family Cemetery in Peters Hollow.
Active pallbearers will be Nick White, N. E. Nidiffer, Conley Peters, Eugene Bradley, Howard Peters, and Melvin Markland, Jr.
Flower bearers will be Nelle White, Mrs. Earl Thomas, Mrs. Dayton Mann, Mrs. Anna Slagle, Mrs. Helen Estep, Mrs. Ray Peters, Mrs. Henry Frazier, Mrs. Pruitt Taylor, Mrs. Paul Scalf and Mrs. Allen Pierce.
The body will be moved to the home of the daughter today at 2:0-0 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

COLE, A. J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 12, 1940
A. J. COLE, 81, TAKEN BY DEATH
A. J. Cole, 81, well known citizen of the Blue Springs section, died at his home Tuesday afternoon at five o’clock, after a brief illness.
Mr. Cole was a prominent farmer of the county and was well known. He was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Vera Bowers, Elizabethton; Mrs. Carl Richards, Bristol; Mrs. Mossie Buckles, Watauga Valley; two sons, Cephas and Willie Cole, this city; two brothers, Hugh Cole, Kansas City, Mo.; M. Cole, Abingdon Pike, Bristol; also fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Thursday afternoon at one o’clock with the Rev. Ralph Depew and Rev. John Shepherd officiating. Burial will be made in the Gentry Cemetery at Shady Valley. Active pall bearers[sic] will include the grandsons, Murray Bowers, Russell Richards, C. D. Richards, Jr., Grant Younce, Ross Buckles, Clarence Baker.
Flower bearers: Ethel Cole, Eunice Bowers, Dorth Cole, Shirley Younce, Ruby Baker, Lula Cole, Ada Hodge, Rita Buckles, Euley Richards, Hazel Richards, Gladys Richards, Eva Cole, Show Byers, Ruby Parlier, Bessie Baird.
The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home this afternoon.

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COLE, A. P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 29, 1935
A. P. COLE
Funeral services for A. P. Cole, 34, who died at his home at Carter Friday night after a prolonged illness, were held yesterday afternoon at the home with the Reverend J. J. Richardson in charge.
Survivors are his wife, and two sons, S. A. Cole, Elizabethton, and C. S. Cole, Beckley, W. Va.
Active pallbearers were D. R. Grindstaff, Jake Shoun, John Stout, Clyde Cole, Gridley Stout, Mikie Garland. Flower bearers were Mesdames D. R. Grindstaff, Charles Cole, Paul White, Clyde Cole, Ida Cole, Orvel Myers and Misses Leta Cole and Hazel Morris.
Interment was made in the Cole Cemetery.

COLE, Brooks

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 30, 1929
BROOKS COLE
Funeral services for Brooks Cole, 26, who died today at 9 a.m. following an illness of two years, at the home of his father-in-law, Brooks Hyder, on Stoney Creek, will be held Sunday afternoon at the Stoney Creek Baptist Church at Carter.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Edith Hyder Brooks[sic]; two children, Ralph and Rondal; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cole, and a sister Mrs. James Hyder

COLE, Brooks

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 2, 1929
BROOKS COLE
Funeral services for Brooks Cole, 26, who died Friday at 9 a.m., at the home of his father-in-law, Brooks Hyder, were held Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Baptist Church at Carter. The Rev. W. H. Hicks and the Rev. G. W. Crowe, were in charge of the services. Interment was in the Ritchie Cemetery. Following were pallbearers: Earl Renfro, Lotta Renfro, Rubin Pierce, Prof. E. L. Bowers, A. C. Pierce, and Don Allford. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Edith Hyder Cole; two children, Ralph and Rondal; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cole; and a sister, Mrs. James Hyder.

COLE, Carl

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 22, 1941
LAST RITES HELD FOR ROAN MOUNTAIN MAN LAST WEDNESDAY

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Jan. 21 – Funeral services for Carl Cole, 38, who died in the Grace hospital at Banner Elk, N. C., one day last week, were held on last Wednesday.

Mr. Cole had been ill only a short while, although a semi-invalid, and his death was unexpected. He had a severe attack of influenza in the epidemic of 1918, complications arising from which he never fully recovered. Lately, he had been feeling much worse.

He was buried near Roan Mountain in a private cemetery on the estate of A. A. Julian.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cole; a brother, Lloyd Cole, of Knoxville; two sisters, Mrs. Milton Simerly and Mrs. John King, of Roan Mountain.

COLE, Connie Ardelia

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 25, 1943 MRS. CONNIE A. COLE

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Survivors are her husband, George Cole of Elizabethton; one son, Lee Edwards, of the U. S.

Army; two brothers, Lon and Berry Caraway of Ashland, West Va.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Church of the Nazarene in Elizabethton Friday

afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be in Colbaugh cemetery.
Pallbearers: Fred Colbaugh, John Colbaugh, Charles Colbaugh, William Hensley, Wylie Oliver,

Denton Carroll, Glenn Cole, Parrott Cole.
Flower bearers: Helen Hensley, Velma Lyons, Grace Cole, Jewel Colbaugh, Louise Colbaugh,

Martha Colbaugh, Mary Nell Lyons, Mary Bunton, Pauline Deloach.

COLE, Edgar P.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 27, 1957 [published at a later date]
EDGAR P. COLE…
… 57, Shady Valley, died in the Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N. C., Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 11:30 p.m., after a short illness.
Cole was a prominent farmer, Johnson County school board member, member of Taylorsville Lodge No. 243, F&AM, and a member of Shady Valley Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are his widow, Thelma Plummer Cole; one daughter, Mrs. Earl Howard of Shady Valley; one son, John of the home; one sister, Mrs. J. R. Vaught of Shouns; a half-sister, Mrs. Hattie Rhea of Virginia; two half brothers, R. A. Cole of Shady Valley and Kemp Cole of Virginia; two grandsons, Erby and Jeffrey Howard of Shady Valley.
Funeral will be held at Shady Valley Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, with Dan Graham and Edsel Farthing officiating. Rev. Ben Wood and Rhea Anderson will be in charge of the music. Pallbearers will include Hiley Long, Jack Plummer, Ray Shore, Sam Plummer, Charles R. Cole, Bruce Vaught, A. N. Blevins and Wiley Taylor.
Interment will be made in the Gentry Cemetery in Shady Valley.
The body will be removed from Wright Funeral Home, Damascus, Va., on Friday afternoon, Dec. 20.

COLE, Edna Joe

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 17, 1932 EDNA JOE COLE

Edna Joe Cole, 18-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cole, died at her home in the eighth district this morning at 12:15. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday morning at ten o’clock and will be conducted by the Rev. J. J. Musick. Interment will be made in the Cole Cemetery.

The baby is survived by her parents and six brothers, Henry, Jessie, Roy, Massie, Hobert, and Fred; and four sisters, Opal, Silver, Helen and Alta; and three half-sisters, Della Mae, Hattie, and Mrs. Lucy Heaton.

COLE, Emerson

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 14, 1935
EMERSON COLE KILLED; RITES FRIDAY AT TEN
Hit-Run Auto Strikes Employee of Local Rayon Mills
Emerson Cole, 26, a resident of the Gap Creek section, was killed last night when he was struck by a hit- run driver, on the Glanzstorff highway near Rio Vista. Butler Wilson, 28, of Rio Vista, who was with Cole, was also struck by the first auto. He suffered a fracture in the right temple, lacerations over the face and small lacerations on the hands. He was treated at the hospital and released.

Cole was hit the second time by an unidentified black sedan as he lay on the highway after Jesse L. Bowery, who first hit him, had gone to call an ambulance. Bowery, driving a couple toward Elizabethton,

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attempted to halt the hit-run car but was unable to do so.
Cole, an employee of the North American Rayon Corporation, died in a local hospital less than an hour after the unusual accident. He never regained consciousness.
Bowery, who called an ambulance and aided officers in investigating the case, said he struck Cole and Wilson when they were scuffling in the middle of the highway. He said the blinding lights of an approaching auto made it impossible for him to see the young men until it was too late.
C. E. Phillips, proprietor of a nearby filling station, who witnessed the accident, said the two men, had been scuffling in the road for several minutes. C. E. Phillips, proprietor of a nearby filling station, who witnessed the accident, said the two men, had been scuffling in the road for several minutes.
Bowery halted his machine and rushed back to where Cole lay. Wilson was sitting on a bank, Bowery said, and seemed to be dazed. “I then jumped in the car went to the filling station to get aid and call and ambulance. When I got back I saw a car approach and hit Cole. It never stopped,” said Bowery.
Lonnie Cole, a brother, said they had been waiting for Emerson to return home from work since three o’clock. Johnson City and Carter County officers and a state highway patrolman have been searching for the driver of the hit-run car.
Cole’s injuries consisted of a fractured skull and internal injuries.
He is survived by his father, Frank Cole; his mother; four brothers, Lonnie, Lawrence, Paul, and David; and three sisters, Annie, Vada, and Eva. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at ten o’clock at the Union Cemetery on the Cherokee Road near Johnson City. The Rev. Elijah Plaster will officiate.
The body will lie in state at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until eight o’clock tomorrow morning.

COLE, Eugenia Alice

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 12, 1945 Death Notice

COLE, Mrs. Eugenia Alice, 62, died Friday at home 1109 Arney Street. Survivors are husband, S. A. Cole; two daughters, Mrs. Jimmie Smelcher and Mrs. Walter Brookshire; five sons, Harry and Luther of Elizabethton, Custer, Jasper and Glenn all in the service; two brothers, Willie Richardson, route 5; Hobart Richardson of Melbourne, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. John Nidiffer, Fox, W. Va., and Mrs. John Lewis, Pikeville, Ky.; four half-brothers, Wayne and Opal Richardson of Norfolk, Va., Ishmeal and Ivan in U.S. navy; one granddaughter, seven grandsons. Funeral arrangements incomplete pending arrival of son Glen. Services to be conducted from South Side Baptist Church with the Rev. James Clark in charge. Active pallbearers: Carl Lyons, Glenn Matheson, Roe Warren, Frank Hart, Hence Stout, Link Stout, Ed Manning, Dorris Dollan. Flower bearers will be friends at funeral. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

COLE, George W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 24, 1932 GEORGE W. COLE

George Washington Cole, Sr., age 68, died at his home near Watauga Valley, Tenn., Saturday morning at 7 a.m., after a short illness.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Hattie Cole; five daughters, Mrs. Lena Roeminger, Mrs. Hazel Ritchie, Mary, Carmalite and Pearl Cole; four sons, Samuel S. Cole, Johnson City, Sef Cole, Johnson City, Ira Cole, Johnson City and Paul Cole, Rome, Ga.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Watauga Valley, Tenn., Sunday afternoon at 1:30, with Rev. John Shepherd officiating.

Interment in the Humphrey Cemetery.

COLE, Hattie

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MRS. HATTIE COLE
Mrs. Hattie Cole, about 50, a former resident of Johnson City, died Friday morning in Knoxville hospital, where she had been a patient for some time. She was the wife of Franklin Cole of Richmond, Calif. Surviving besides the husband are three daughters, Mrs. Reginald Reed of Elizabethton, Miss Carmalite Cole of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Pearl Kulkinick of Coatsville, Pa.
The body was brought to Donnelly Funeral Home at Shouns. Funeral services were held in Shady Valley.

COLE, Helen Ruth

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 21, 1942 HELEN RUTH COLE

Funeral services for Helen Ruth Cole, age 20, who died suddenly Monday afternoon in an Elizabethton restaurant will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the residence of her father C. D. Cole, Fitzsimmons Hill, Route 3, Elizabethton, Tenn., with the Rev. Lee Broyles in charge in charge and interment in the Cole cemetery nearby.[sentence was jumbled]

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Can Cole of Elizabethton; seven brothers, Massey, Fred, Albert, Clyde, Otto all of Elizabethton, and Jesse of the U. S. Army at Fort Jackson, S. C.; four sisters, Mrs. Lucy Heaton, Mrs. Delle Mae Carroll, Mrs. Hettie Ciphers all of Elizabethton.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends attending the funeral services. The body was removed from the North Funeral Home to the residence Tuesday afternoon.

COLE, Henry (Rev.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 29, 1941 CARTER

Rev. Henry Cole died at his home in Virginia April 23. His many friends here will be sorry to hear of his death as he was well known in this county.

COLE, Henry (Rev.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 13, 1941 REV. HENRY B. COLE

An account of the death of Rev. Henry B. Cole, Baptist minister of Purcellville, Va., has been received in this city. He died in a hospital in Purcellville, after a brief illness. Burial was made in Roanoke, Va.

Rev. Cole was a native of Elizabethton, having been born here in 1890. He had many friends and relatives in this county.

In preparing for the ministry, Mr. Cole graduated from Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City. Later he received his Master of Arts degree at Vanderbilt and also graduated from the Crozer Theological Seminary. For the past seven years he has served as pastor of the Baptist church in Purcellville, Va., going to that church in from the church at Fentress, Va. He delivered his last message to his people on Easter Sunday evening.

COLE, Hobert

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 26, 1929
HOBERT COLE, 32, KILLED IN AUTO CRASH
PLUNGES OVER EMBANKMENT TO HIS DEATH
Fatal Accident Occurs Near His Home – DIES INSTANTLY
Happens While Wife Waves From Yard
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construction crew, Mrs. Hobert Cole saw her 32-year-old mate plunge to his death in his Ford touring car, of which he lost control while turning in the yard of his home and which plunged over a 20 foot bank onto the Southern Railway track, almost in front of his home. The Cole residence is in Turkeytown community, about a mile from Elizabethton.

Cole was dead when persons reached him. He went over with the car once and as it started to turn a second time he was thrown to the tracks his head striking a rail crushing his skull, causing instant death. The accident happened about 7:30 p.m. yesterday.
Funeral arrangements for Cole had not been completed at 2 p.m. today. It is understood that the family is waiting the return of a brother from Cincinnati.

Cole is survived by his wife, two small children, his father, A. J. Cole, and two brothers.
Cole, according to all reports, was one of the most faithful and hardworking men ever employed by the city. The Nave Funeral Home is in charge.

COLE, Ida

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 26, 1964
Mrs. Blaine G. Cole…
Mrs. Blaine G. Cole, age 75 of Route 3, Mountain City, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., Friday at 4:00 a.m. after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Cole sustained a broken hip in a fall August 11. She was a native of North Carolina but had made her home in Johnson County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late A. Harbin and Martha Eggers Harbin and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors include[sic] the husband Blaine G. Cole, Mountain City; two sons, Bruce A. Cole, Atlanta, Ga., and Luke B. Cole also of Atlanta; one brother, Roy Harbin, Mountain City; a sister, Mrs. Faye Heicher, Bend, Ore. and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Bethany Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. H.C. Smith, Rev. Carl Triplett and Rev. Theodore Robinson officiating. Burial was in Wilson cemetery. Pallbearers were Burley Shoun, Archie Dillon, Dave Church, John Wills, Herman Harbin, Glenn Ward and Stacy Swift and Raymond Stout.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

COLE, Ida

“The Tomahawk,” August 26, 1964
Cards Of Thanks
When death came and took from us one who was so dear it caused us to pause and give thanks for the blessing of the godly life of our departed wife and mother, Mrs. Ida Cole; and to humbly acknowledge with sincere appreciation and gratitude for her many devoted friends, neighbors and relatives who in many ways gave expression of their love and esteem for her.
We are very grateful for each deed of kindness and word of condolence from this multitude of friends who made our burden of sorrow easier to bear because they cared.
We owe a special debt of gratitude to the Bethany Baptist Church women, the ministers officiating in the services and to everyone who in any way assisted during the time of sickness, death and distress; we are thankful.
Blaine Cole
Bruce Cole and Family
Luke Cole and Family

COLE, Isaac E.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 1, 1947 ISAAC E. COLE

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Isaac E. Cole, age 89, died at his home in Shady Valley, Tuesday morning, April 29, after a short illness. He was a prominent farmer and livestock grower, and was a magistrate for 24 years, retiring in 1930. On October 25, 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Walker of Doe Valley, and to this union were born five children, three of whom survive. Mrs. Cole died in 1893. On December 10, 1896, Mr. Cole married to Miss Sarah Byars of Green Spring, Va., and two children were born to this union, both of whom survive. Mrs. Cole died Nov. 25, 1937.

Surviving children are: Mrs. Hattie Cole Rhea, Meadowview, Va.; R. A. Cole, Shady Valley; Kemp K. Cole, Abingdon, Va.; Mrs. Raymond Vaught, Shouns; Edgar P. Cole, Shady Valley. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral was held at 2:30 today, Thursday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m. at the home, with Rev. W. B. Robbins and Abe Aldrich in charge, with interment in Garland Cemetery, Shady Valley.

Friends were pallbearers and flower bearers.

COLE, Isaac L.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 18, 1959 ISAAC L. COLE…

… 77, Elizabethton, died at his home March 16, following a long illness.

A native of Johnson county, he lived in Elizabethton for the past 33 years. He was a retired merchant, member of the First Baptist Church and the Baracca Class of Elizabethton. He was preceded in death by a son, Burley D. Cole in 1955.

Mr. and Mrs. Cole celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years ago.

Survivors include the widow, daughters, Mrs. Clyde Reynolds of Elizabethton Rte. 3, Mrs. Charles Click of Elizabethton; two sons, A. C. and Harry E., both of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie V. Shoun of Cashmere, Wash., Mrs. Fred Gore of Kirkland, Wash.; two brothers, Dudley of Cochransville, Pa., B. G. of Mountain City, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Elizabethton, Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Wilford M. Lee, Rev. W. M. Clark, Rev. Ray Brown and Rev. Pince Eades officiating. Miss Ruth Scott was in charge of the music.

Burial was in Happy Valley.

COLE, James H.

Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 8, 1934 JAMES H. COLE FUNERAL TODAY AT HIS HOME

Funeral services for James Henry Cole, nearly 18 years old, will be held from the residence on the Turkeytown road this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The final rites will be in charge of the Rev. James.

The Cole youth, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cole, died at his home Wednesday morning at 11:15. Burial will be made in the Cole Cemetery.

The boy is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cole; four sisters, Opal, Silver, Helen and Alder; four brothers, Jessie, Massie, Fred and Williams; three half sisters, Hattie, Della Mae and Mrs. Lucy Heaton; and one half brother, Roy Cole.

COLE, James K.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 8, 1947
JAMES K. COLE…
James K. Cole, aged 87 years and ten months, passed away at his home here on April 11. He is survived by his widow, Cora M. Cole, and one daughter, Mrs. Kent Adams; also by one brother, W. S. Cole of Shady Valley. Rev. A. E. Browne was in charge of the funeral services. Interment was made in the Phillippi Cemetery.

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COLE, James W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, November 18, 1933 MOUNTAIN CITY

News has been received here of the death of Jas. W. Cole, who was killed in an auto accident at his home near Dove, Mo. Mr. Cole was riding along the highway near his home when he was struck by a passing car, resulting in the death of both horse and rider. The deceased was a native of this county, having served as chairman of the Johnson county court for several years and also as county surveyor. He was 78 years of age and is survived by a widow and a number of children.

COLE, Jerry Wayne

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 10, 1941 JERRY WAYNE COLE

Jerry Wayne Cole, age seven months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole, died in a local hospital Monday at 7:00 a.m. after an illness of one week.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole; one sister, Adah Ruth; one brother, Charles Cole; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bowling and Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Cole, all of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home on Route 4 Tuesday morning at 10:00 o’clock, with the Rev. J. C. Howington officiating. Burial will be made in the Hyder Cemetery.

COLE, Joe C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 6, 1946 JOE C. COLE

Funeral service for Joe C. Cole, age 65, will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at the Stone Creek Baptist Church at 2:00 o’clock.

Mr. Cole, who had been in poor health for the past two years, died of a heart attack at his home near Carter on Tuesday morning. He was a member of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church.

The Rev. Dayton Jones and Dr. Kilgore will officiate at services tomorrow. Interment will be in a heart attack[sic] at his home near the Blevins cemetery.

Mr. Cole is survived by his wife, Maggie Cole; two daughters, Mrs. Fay Taylor and Mrs. Luella Taylor; three sons, Arlie and Orville, who were recently discharged from the service, and Robert; two brothers, George W. and W. C. Cole.

Active pallbearers are Charles Rains, Joe Taylor, Walter Cole, Sanford Davis, Stuart Lewis and Wade Renfro.

Flossie Fletcher, George Taylor. [sic]

Flowerbearers[sic] are Nell Hardin, Vivian Taylor, Bertie Shankle, Jane Harrell, June Treadway, Nina Estep, Mamie Davis, Helen, Monna and Gerlivde[sic] Cole, Evelyn Hardin, Alice Taylor, Myrtle Florence Campbell, Ruby Taylor, Vadie Taylor, Evada Pierce, Ina Garland, Anna Renfro, Jennie V. Rains, May Hyder, Ina Estep, Beryl Peters, Florence Peters, Geraldine McGuire, Virginia McGuire, Mrs. Bessie Taylor, Mrs. Ewata Rasor, Mrs. Eula Hardin, Mrs. Newland Hyder.

COLE, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 5, 1943 JOHN COLE

John Cole, 74, died in the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Monday evening at 8:30 o’clock after a short illness.

He was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Milton Simerly, Roan Mountain; Mrs. Ada King, Roan

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Mountain; one son, Lloyd Cole, Roan Mountain, and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10:00 o’clock from the Holiness church

at Roan Mountain, with the Rev. Howell in charge. Burial will be made in Heaton Creek Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Wayne and Bryan Graybeal, Frank Pippin, Charlie Hopson, E. F.

Heaton, and A. A. Julian.
Flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from friends at the service.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the service.

COLE, John B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 14, 1929
JOHN B. COLE
John B. Cole died at the home of his brother, W. J. Cole, Sunday morning Jan. 13, at 6 o’clock. Funeral services will be held at the residence Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. John Shepherd. Interment will take place at the family cemetery. Curtis-North in charge.

COLE, Joanna Susie

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 19, 1936
JOANNA SUSIE COLE
Funeral services for Joanna Susie Cole, two-months-old daughter of Mrs. Lola Cole, who died at the home of Mrs. Cole’s brother, D. P. Estep of West H Street, Saturday morning at five o’clock, were held this morning at ten o’clock at the Estep Cemetery at Buladeen. The Rev. Jess Richardson officiated.
Survivors of the infant are the mother, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Estep and Blanche Estep.

COLE, Kathleen

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 29, 1937 KATHLEEN COLE

Funeral services of Kathleen Cole, 7-year-old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Cole, who died yesterday afternoon at a local hospital, will be held at the Poplar Grove Baptist Church this afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. J. J. Richardson. Interment will be in the family cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Stout, Clate Peters, Stanley Dinsmore, Henry Asher, Andy Shoun, Hendrix Taylor. Flower bearers will be Nellie Estep, Elama Myers, Ramona Garland, Pearl Garland, Zola Estep, Nadine Holder, Olen Myers.

Kathleen is survived by her parents, one sister, Fayette Cole, and one half-brother, D. Cole.

COLE, Max Brown

Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 10, 1940
MAX BROWN COLE
Max Brown Cole, 12-year-old grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Brown, died Sunday night at 9:00 o’clock at the home in Mountain City, Tenn.
Funeral services will be held from the home Tuesday morning at 10:00 o’clock with the Rev. W. F. Ledford officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Survivors are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F.[sic] Brown, one brother, Jerry Cole, three aunts and three uncles.
Pall bearers: James Butler, Malcolm Hawkins, Ike Jones, Mike Jones, Johnnie Butler, and Tommy Gilmore. Flower bearers: Gene Grayson, Bettie Madron, Janet Butler, Emeline Butler, Margaret Lowe, and M. Anne Jones.

COLE, Nancy Katherine Smith

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“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 8, 1947
FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN LEBANON, MISSOURI
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at Palmer’s Funeral Home for Mrs. J. W. Cole, who died Friday, April 25, at the family home on Highway 5, north of Lebanon, Mo.
Two sons, two sons-in-law and two old-time friends served as pallbearers: Ray and Earl Cole, Roscoe Jordan and C. W. Alexander, Dr. E. G. Clairborn and Mack Clairborn.
Burial was in the city cemetery.
Nancy Katherine Smith was born in Butler, Johnson County, Feb. 28, 1870 and grew up there. She was married June 6, 1889, to James W. Cole, and they came to Laclede County (Mo.) in 1904 and established their home on the Linn Creek road which is now Highway 5. She spent the remainder of her useful life there.
Mr. and Mrs. Cole were parents of nine children, five of whom are living: Mrs. Roscoe Jordan, St. Charles, Mo.; Mrs. Earl James Cole, Rolla, Mrs. C. W. Alexander, Robert Ray and Pauline Cole, all of Lebanon. Four grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Cole’s death occurred in 1933, and a son, David made the supreme sacrifice during the flue epidemic of 1917.
Besides raising her own large family, she for several years cared for two nieces, Mrs. Eula Goodwin of Lebanon, and Mrs. Lula Colter, now of California, and a nephew, Walter Bridges, Dresden, Tenn., and years later for his son, David Bridges, all as dear to her as her own children, and all except Mrs. Colter attended her funeral.
Mrs. Belle Bridges-Bennett and daughter Olivene of Dresden, Tenn., and John Cole, a brother-in-law, and two grandchildren also came for the services. (Lebanon, Mo. Newspaper clipping.)

COLE, Nancy Katherine Smith

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 13, 1947 MRS. NANCY SMITH COLE

LEBANON, Missouri, May 13. (Special to The Star) – Funeral services were held here on April 28 for Mrs. Nancy Smith Cole, who died at her home on Highway No. 5 north of Lebanon on the preceding Friday. Burial was in city cemetery.

Mrs. Cole was born Nancy Katherine Smith in Butler, Johnson County, Tennessee, Feb. 23, 1870, and grew up there. She was married June 6, 1889, to James W. Cole and they came to Laclede county in 1904 and established their home on the Linn Creek road which is now Hwy. 5. She spent the remainder of her long useful life there.

Mr. and Mrs. Cole were parents of nine children, five of whom are living: Mrs. Roscoe Jordan, St. Charles, Mo.; Mrs. Earl James Cole, Rolla; Mrs. C. W. Alexander, Robert Ray and Miss Pauline Cole, all of Lebanon. There are four grandchildren.

Mr. Cole’s death occurred in 1933 and a son, David Cole, made the supreme sacrifice during the flu epidemic in 1917.

Besides rearing her own large family she for several years cared for two nieces, Mrs. Eula Goodwin, of Lebanon, and Mrs. Lula Colter, now of California and a nephew, Walter Bridges, Dressden, Tenn., and years later for his son, David Bridges, all as dear to her as her own children and all except Mrs. Colter attended her funeral services.

COLE, Nelia Daniels

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 10, 1937 MRS. NELIA DANIELS COLE

Mrs. Nelia Daniels Cole, 79, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank McQueen, on the Bristol highway, Sunday afternoon at four o’clock from a long illness.

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Funeral services were to be conducted from the home of her daughter, Mrs. McQueen this afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. J. J. Musick officiating. Interment was in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

Mrs. Cole was loved by all who knew her and known for her kindness. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. McQueen; two brothers, Charlie Cole of Cleveland, Tenn., and Harrison Cole of Lakeland, Fla.

Active pallbearers were Charlie Colbaugh, Fred Colbaugh, George Colbaugh, Jr., John Colbaugh, Tyler Colbaugh and Howard Daniels.

Those in charge of the floral offerings were Mrs. Sam Manning, Mrs. Ellis Carriger, Mrs. Clifton Crow, Mrs. Denton Carroll, Miss Hattie Cole, Mrs. Sam Heaton, Miss Nellie Daniels, Miss Florence Daniels, Miss Mae Daniels, Mrs. Clara Barnes, Mrs. Ed Gibson, Mrs. Ollie Osborne, Miss Lois Cole.

COLE, Norma Reba

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 28, 1941 NORMA REBA COLE

Funeral services for Norma Reba Cole, 17, popular member of the senior class of the Happy Valley High School, who died yesterday morning in a Johnson City hospital, will be held from the Buffalo Valley Church of Christ Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.

John Hall, minister, will be in charge of the services. He will be assisted by John W. Williams, minister and Rev. Harry Leonard.

Active pallbearers will be Clyde Curde, Sexton Hyder, James Jones, Tommy Rowan, Cecil Simmons, G. W. Lewis, Eddie Ellis and Ben Young.

Flower-bearers will be members of the graduating class.

Miss Cole who would have graduated from the Happy Valley High School on June 6, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cole. Her father is a member of the county school system.

COLE, Sue Johnson

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 10, 1943 MRS. SUE JOHNSON COLE DIED SATURDAY

Mrs. Sue Johnson Cole died suddenly at her home Saturday morning at the age of 69. She professed faith in Christ and joined the Baptist church about forty years ago. Then about fourteen years ago joined the Presbyterian Church. She was the daughter of Scott and Mollie Wills Johnson, and December 30, 1906 she married R. A. Cole. To this union was born two children. The daughter Willie Mae Cole died in infancy. Surviving are her husband, R. A. Cole, and son, Major Charles Lester Cole of the U. S. Army Corps stationed in Portland, Ore. Also two brothers, Charles Johnson of Fossil, Ore. and James Johnson, Pocatello, Idaho. Mrs. Ollie Hill of Mountain City is her only surviving aunt.

Funeral services were conducted at her home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Eastern War Time with the Rev. Dan Graham in charge assisted by Ray Anderson. Pallbearers and flower bearers were selected from friends and neighbors.

COLE, Robert Adrian

“The Tomahawk,” December 12, 1962
Robert Adrian Cole, 78,
Shady Valley, died in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Saturday morning after a lengthy illness. Mr. Cole was a lifelong resident of Johnson County, a retired farmer and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a son, Charles L. Cole, Alexandria, Va.; a brother, Kemp K. Cole, Abingdon, Va.; one half-sister, Mrs. Raymond Vaught of Shouns; one granddaughter, Sue Ann Cole, Alexandria, Va.
Funeral serivces[sic] were conducted from the Shady Valley Presbyteriann[sic] Church Monday at 2:00

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p.m. with the Rev. Bill Williams officiating. Burial was in Cole Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dennis Plummer, King Cole, Junior Rhea, Justin Rhea, Charles Scott, Earl Howard, Hiley Long and Will Walsh.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

COLE, Robert Adrian

“The Tomahawk,” December 26, 1962
Cards Of Thanks
We are grateful for each and every gesture of kindness and sympathy bestowed by our relatives and friends during the illness and death of our father and brother, Adrian Cole.
The beautiful flowers, the words of condolence, the ministry of Rev. Dan Graham and Rev. Bill Williams and all who in any way assisted in the services will especially be humbly and gratefully remembered. Lester Cole and Family
K.K. Cole
Gertrude Cole Vaught

COLE, Sue Johnson

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 10, 1943 MRS. SUE JOHNSON COLE DIED SATURDAY

Mrs. Sue Johnson Cole died suddenly at her home Saturday morning at the age of 69. She professed faith in Christ and joined the Baptist church about forty years ago. Then about fourteen years ago joined the Presbyterian Church. She was the daughter of Scott and Mollie Wills Johnson, and December 30, 1906 she married R. A. Cole. To this union was born two children. The daughter Willie Mae Cole died in infancy. Surviving are her husband, R. A. Cole, and son, Major Charles Lester Cole of the U. S. Army Corps stationed in Portland, Ore. Also two brothers, Charles Johnson of Fossil, Ore. and James Johnson, Pocatello, Idaho. Mrs. Ollie Hill of Mountain City is her only surviving aunt.

Funeral services were conducted at her home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Eastern War Time with the Rev. Dan Graham in charge assisted by Ray Anderson. Pallbearers and flower bearers were selected from friends and neighbors.

COLE, U. G. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 13, 1935
MRS. U. G. COLE DIES AT HOME; FUNERAL THUR.
Mrs. U. G. Cole, age 64, died at her home at Beuladean[sic] Tuesday night February 12, at 11 o’clock. Funeral services will be held from the Popular Grove Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. J. Richardson. Interment will be in the family cemetery.
Pallbearers: Clyde Cole, Clint Stout, Crusie Holder, Charley Cole, Looney Garland, and Carney Asher. Flower bearers: Catherine Cole, Hazel Asher, Hazel Myers, Ethel Shoun, Pearl Garland and Leta Cole. Mrs. Cole is survived by her husband, U. G. Cole; three sons, Foster, Albert, and Kelly; two daughters, Laura and Ida, and ten grandchildren.
She had been a member of the church for 44 years.

COLE, U. G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 24, 1935
U. G. COLE
U. G. Cole, 67, life long resident of Carter County, died at his home at Carter last night at eight o’clock. Funeral services will be held at the Popular Grove Church tomorrow afternoon with the Reverend J. J. Richardson in charge. Interment will be made in the family cemetery.

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Mr. Cole was an active member of the Rasor council of the Jr. Order of United American Mechanics.
He is survived by five children, Ida Cole, Laura Cole, Albert Cole, Foster Cole, Kelly Cole, and ten grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death eight months.
Pallbearers will be Jessie Cole, Charlie Cole, Clyde Cole, Starling Hodge, Clinton Stout, Roberson Garland, Mike Garland, Lonnie Garland.
Flower bearers: Leta Cole, Eliza Miller, Mable Myers, Ida Garland, Hazel Ashur, Pearl Cole, Ethel Cole, Hazel Myers, Sofie Dingmore[sic], Essie Stout, Selmer Estep, and Katherine Cole.

COLE, Vina

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 19, 1941 MRS. VINA COLE

Funeral rites were held last Wednesday for Mrs. Vina Julian Cole, age 62, who died at her home in Roan Mountain, after several weeks’ illness. Rev. C. O. Swinegood, of Lenoir City, officiated. Burial was made in the family cemetery on Heaton Creek.

Mrs. Cole had been in declining health for several months and after the death of youngest son, Carl, in January, her condition grew worse until the end.

The deceased had been a member of the Holiness Church for many years. She lived a consistant[sic] Christian life, and was loved and respected by all who knew her.

Surviving are her husband, John Cole; three children, Lloyd, of Knoxville; Mrs. Milton Simerly and Mrs. John King, of Roan Mountain; also 15 grandchildren; two brothers, Stanton and J. C. Julian, one sister, Mrs. Eph Hinkle, all of Roan Mountain.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Julian of Heaton Creek.

COLE, William J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 27, 1932 WILLIAM J. COLE

William J. Cole died at his home in the 8th district Monday evening at 5:25 o’clock. Age 71 years, 4 months, 26 days. Funeral services will be held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. John Shepard. Interment in the Cole Cemetery.

Pallbearers: L. D. Chambers, Stewart Renfro, Fred Colbaugh, Charlie Carter, Earn Morris, and Emory Carroll.

Mr. Cole is survived by his widow, Adalade Cole; one son, H. M. Cole of Mountain City; one daughter, Mrs. A. B. Clantz, North Carolina; three brothers, G. W. Cole, Dan Cole and Camron Cole.

COLE, Willie

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 7, 1937
FUNERAL HELD FOR YOUTH WHO DIED IN MINE

Funeral services for Willie Cole, 22, Stoney Creek youth who was killed in an accident in a coal mine at Raysal, West Virginia, Thursday, were held at the Stoney Creek Baptist Church yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in Forbes Cemetery.

Cole was killed when he fell from a mine car under the wheels of cars on the rear in the mine train. Three cars passed over his body.

Cole is survived by his widow, Mrs. Hazel Cole and infant daughter, Mary Lou, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Cole, three brothers, Sam, Ruby, Sandford and two sisters, Mamie Cole and Mrs. Martha Rambo, all of Carter.

Pall bearers[sic] were Joe Stermetz, Warren Hite, J. C. Larkey, Stewart Larkey, J. M. Holbrook, Henry Peters. Flower bearers were Pearl White, Cora Peters, Ina Cole, Ellen Peters, Lillie Peters, Elma Peters, Anna Lee Peters, Martha Colbaugh.

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The Reverend A. E. Roberts and Rev. Charlie Elkin were in charge of the funeral.

COLEMAN, Billie Ray

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 28, 1935
DEATH TAKES YOUNG CARTER CHILD SUNDAY
Billie Ray Coleman, 7 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Coleman, died at the home
at Carter Sunday morning, at 9:20.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon from the home at 1 p.m., the Rev. Patrick officiating. Interment will be in the Grindstaff Cemetery.
Billie Ray is survived by his mother and father, two brothers, Edgar, Jr., and T. A. and one sister, Alleen

COLEMAN, Edgar D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 20, 1943 EDGAR D. COLEMAN

Edgar D. Coleman, age 52, died at his home, Sunday evening at seven o’clock.
Mr. Coleman had been in ill health for several months but death was sudden.
He was a native of England, coming to the U.S.A. in 1913, he made his home in New York, before

coming to Elizabethton, and has lived in Carter County since 1914.
Mr. Coleman was a veteran of the First World War, member of Watauga Post No. 49 of the

American Legion, and also a member of the Freewill Baptist church. He was an employee of American Bemberg Rayon Corporation.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Flora Coleman, Elizabethton; two sons, Cpl. Edgar Coleman, Camp Forrest, Tenn., Pfc. Thomas Albert Coleman, Denver, Col., one daughter, Aileen, Elizabethton; two brothers, William Coleman and Joe Coleman, both of England.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

COLEMAN, Edgar D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 22, 1943 EDGAR D. COLEMAN

Funeral services for Edgar D. Coleman, who died at his home Sunday evening at seven o’clock after an illness of several months, will be conducted from the Free Will Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating, assisted by the Rev. Paul Roberts and Rev. George Westmoreland. Burial will be made in the Highland Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded at the grave.

Music will be in charge of the choir of the Free Will church, assisted by the Happy Four Quartette. Active pallbearers will be selected from members of the Watauga Post o. 49 of the American Legion, assisted by the local State Guard.

The flowerbearers[sic], who are requested to be at the church at two o’clock, will be Mesdames Myrtle Simerly, W. Eastridge, F. Wetzel, Fred Glover, Charles Vandeventer, Jack Crumley, Maud Elliott, Bess Fletcher, Mary Hyder, Bowman Matherly, Guy Ferguson, Joe Allen, and the Misses Katherine Jack, Margaret Roe, Carrie Lee Roe, Wanda Roe, Maude Birchfield, Nancy Grindstaff, Marie Hensley, Wilma Hensley, Pat Hensley, Emma Jean Bingham, Marie Barger, Martha Barger, Peggy Sue Claiborne, Fay Carter, and Celia Roe.

The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

COLEMAN, Francis Marion

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 18, 1934 FRANCIS MARION COLEMAN

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Francis Marion Coleman, aged 67, died at his home on Wells street this morning about 8:30. Mr. Coleman has lived in Elizabethton for about six years. He has been in bad health for more than a year.

He was born December 4th, 1867, in Bradley county, Tennessee, where he lived during the early part of his life. He married Miss Susie Boyd 42 years ago, and to this union were born ten children.

Survivors are his wife; six sons, Charles of Chattanooga, Jack of Norton, Va., Ed of Dayton, Tenn., Otis of Kingsport, Claude and W. M. Coleman of Elizabethton; four daughters, Mrs. W. M. Taylor of Annover, Va., Gladys, Helen, and Ruth of Elizabethton.

Funeral arrangements have not been made, pending word from relatives living in distant cities.

COLLINS, A. R. (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 19, 1948
Dr. A. R. Collins County Physician Taken By DeathDr. A. R. Collins County Physician Taken By Death
Dr. A. R. Collins, 73, oldest practicing physician in Carter County, died in a local hospital this morning. He became ill Tuesday morning. Dr. Collins, a well-known physician of Elizabethton, had been the county physician for more than 30 years and had practiced in Carter County for the past 50 years, 48 of which he had an office at Hunter.
He graduated from the University of Tennessee and took a post-graduate course in Philadelphia. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Dashiel No. 238 of Elizabethton.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Mollie D. Price of Livingston, and fourteen nieces and nephews.
The body will be moved to the home Friday morning at 10:00.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home and will be announced later.

COLLINS, A. R. (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 20, 1948
Funeral Saturday For Dr. CollinsFuneral Saturday For Dr. Collins
Funeral services for Dr. A. R. Collins, 73, of Route 2, who died at a local hospital Thursday morning, will be conducted from the home Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. D. B. Bowers and the Rev. Lloyd Greer officiating. Burial will be in the Hyder Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Clay and Charley Hardin, Earl Campbell, Campbell Williams, Wiley Taylor, Shirley Williams, Jim Lewis and Clarence Howard.
The Masonic Lodge Dashiel Number 238 will conduct services at the cemetery.
Flower bearers will be Mesdames Grace Lewis, Maggie Howard, Ethel Williams, Allie Davis, Dan Smith and Vester Rash.
The body was moved to the home this morning from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

COLLINS, Betty J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 30, 1943 MRS. BETTY J. COLLINS

Mrs. Betty J. Collins, age 72, died at her home in the 3rd district this morning at 3:45 o’clock, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Collins was a native of Carter county and had lived her entire life in Carter county. She was a member of the Little Doe Free Will Baptist church.

Survivors: three daughters, Mrs. Ida Rose, Mrs. Dana Hill, Hampton, Mrs. John Orr; two sons, Elisah, Luther, Hampton; two brothers, Jobe Gouge, Jonesboro, R. A. Gouge, Hampton; twelve grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Little Doe Free Will Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Carl Osborne.

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Active pallbearers: George Morton, Will Morton, Sam Gouge, Garfield Gouge, Robert Gouge, Willie Gouge, Loss Collins, Nat Gouge.

Flower-bearers: Miss Ira[sic] Clark, Miss Jay Morton, Mrs. Jennie Norris, Mrs. Rose Morton, Mrs. Vada Gunther, Mrs. Vesta Gouge, Miss Teafie Tolly, Mrs. Celia Stevens, Mrs. Ina Stevens, Mrs. Nell Clark.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

COLLINS, Billy Joe

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 8, 1931
BILLY JOE COLLINS
Funeral services for Billy Joe Collins, nine-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Collins, Oak Grove, who died Sunday afternoon at the home of his parents, following an illness of infantile paralysis, were held yesterday from the Simmons graveyard at Greene Pine. The services were conducted by the Rev. Harry Leonard.
Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Clifton and Colbert Collins, and two sisters, Mildred and Wilma Collins.

COLLINS, Eugene H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 7, 1932 EUGENE H. COLLINS

Eugene H. Collins died at a local hospital at the age of seven years, about 3:30 this morning.
The boy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Collins of 827 Walnut Street.
Funeral services will be tomorrow at the home at 9:30 a.m. They will be in charge of the Rev. C.

L. Bowden. Interment will be in the Bluff City Highland Cemetery.
Survivors are his parents and six brothers and sisters; grandmother, Mrs. Fina Collins, Watauga

Valley, and Mrs. Bettie Campbell, Bluff City, grandmother.

COLLINS, Fanny

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 24, 1937 MRS. FANNY COLLINS

Mrs. Fanny Webb Collins, age 53, died Thursday night at 10:30 at her home, 1623 Burgie street, after a short illness. She was a life long resident of Elizabethton, and an active member of the West Side Christian Church.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 from the West Side church with the Rev. John Hall and Rev. Grant Laws officiating. Interment will be in the Webb Cemetery at Bluff City.

Survivors are the husband, George Collins; one daughter, Mrs. James Henderson of Sweetwater; four sons, J. E. Collins of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Charles, G. V. and Guinn of Elizabethton; six grandchildren; and seven sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Bryan of Elizabethton; Mrs. Ella Bishop of Sweetwater, Mrs. Cleve Manning and Mrs. Phoebe Smith of Elizabethton.

Active pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased, Carl and Roy Laws, Glenn and Jim Manning, Clyde and Robert Russell.

Flower bearers will include nieces.

The body will be taken to the home on Burgie street this evening from the Hathaway Funeral Home.

COLLINS, Ina Maude

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 1, 1945 INA MAUDE COLLINS

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Ina Maude Collins, 46, died yesterday at 7:15 a.m. after a ten months illness at her home route 3. She was a member of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Jimmy Collins; three step-children, Cpl. George Perry Collins in

Pacific area, Tommy Collins of Cobbs Creek, Mrs. Charleen Kite, Sinking Creek; brothers, Harry McCloud of Butler and Walter McCloud of Fish Springs, Newton McCloud, Naval hospital, Memphis, Robert McCloud of Johnson City, route 5; sister, Mrs. Minnie Swinney, Fordtown, Tenn.

Funeral services will be held at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. January 2. Burial will be in Pierce Cemetery. The Rev. Clarence Nelson will officiate.

The body will lie in state at the Tetrick Funeral Home until two hours before the service.

COLLINS, James C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 7, 1947 JAMES C. COLLINS

James C. Collins, 57, died suddenly at his home, Route 1, Doeville Thursday at 12:40 a.m. He was a member of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Collins and two sons, Eommy[sic] Collins of Butler, and George Collins of Knoxville; a daughter, Mrs. Charleen Kite, of Route 5, Johnson City; a stepson, Howard Collins of the home; and a stepdaughter, Christine of the home.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Cobbs Creek Cemetery.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 12 noon Saturday when it will be moved to the church.

COLLINS, Kate Beatrice

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 31, 1946 Mrs. A. R. Collins Dies At Her Home in Hunter

Kate Beatrice Collins, 65, wife of Dr. Arthur R. Collins, died at her home at Hunter yesterday evening. Mrs. Collins had been ill since last March. She was a member of the Hunter Baptist Church. She was married to Dr. Collins October 2, 1898.

Surviving her besides her husband, are one brother, Walter Nave of Elizabethton, two sisters, Mrs. D. B. Bowers of Johnson City and Mrs. Will Grindstaff of Siam.

Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock with the Rev. Lloyd Greer officiating and burial in the Hyder Cemetery at Milligan.

Pallbearers are Clay Hardin, Charlie Hardin, Campbell Williams, Wiley Taylor, Shirley Williams, Jim Lewis and Clarence Howard.

Flower bearers will be Mrs. Grace Lewis, Mrs. Maggie Howard, Mrs. Ethel Williams, Mrs. Allie Davis, Mrs. Dan Smith, Mrs. Vester Rash, and friends.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

COLLINS, Lillie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 30, 1938
MRS. LILLIE COLLINS
Mrs. Lillie Collins, 68, died this morning at her home at Hunter.
Funeral services will be held at the Hunter Baptist church, Thursday morning at ten o’clock with the Rev. C. L. Bowden and Rev. Bramlett officiating. Interment will be in the Wilson cemetery.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Wheeler of Bristol, Va., Mrs. Nola Elliott of Watauga Valley; two brothers, Ike Minton and Joe Minton of Watauga Valley.
Active pallbearers will be R. P. Moore, Carmack Danner, Earl Campbell, Arden Arwood, Roy Peters,

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Dennis Howard.
Honorary pallbearers will include D. E. May, Ross Morrell, Emmett Frazier, Will Davidson, Andy White, Wallie Taylor, Frazier Crumley, J. W. Carrier, Allison VanHuss, R. L. Gri[sic].

COLLINS, Linda Sue

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 18, 1942 INFANT COLLINS

Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 13, at 10:30 o’clock for Linda Sue Collins, one- day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Collins of Johnson City, Route 2, who died at the home Sunday morning. Services were in charge of the Rev. Bennett of Johnson City, Pastor of the Oak Grove Church of Christ. Interment was in the Patton and Simmons cemetery.

Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Collins, three brothers, Clifton, Selbert and John Bell; five sisters, Mildred, Wilma, Ruth, Mary Elizabeth and Lelia Mae; a grandmother, Mrs. Etta Range.

COLLINS, Luther Elbert

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 3, 1934
DEATH TAKES L. E. COLLINS
Luther Elbert Collins, 24, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. G. O. Collins, 810 Maple street Sunday at 4:30, following an illness of lengthy duration, having been seriously ill since March 1st, with a heart disorder.
The deceased was a young man of sterling character and was loved and admired by all those who formed his acquaintance, his quiet nature and kindly attitude immediately drawing them to him. In early life, he became very ill and it was during this time that he learned the value of patience which was so visible throughout his short life. At the time he was taken ill he was attending the Johnson City Business College. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. G. O. Collins; five sisters, Mrs. T. V. Carriger and Mrs. Primus Dees, Johnson City; Mrs. J. H. Carriger, Kingsport; Mrs. Ernest Jackson and Margaret Collins, Elizabethton; one brother, James H. Collins, Clinchco, Virginia. His father died a few years ago.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30,t he Rev. C. L. Bowden, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be made in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. C. L. Bowden will be in charge of the music.
Active pallbearers will be Harrison Ledford, Roscoe Rodgers, Clyde Jessie, Arley Bare, Walter Richards, Clayton Jessie, Thomas Dugger, and Joe Allen.

COLLINS, Maggie Alice

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 7, 1934
DEATH TAKES MRS. COLLINS
Mrs. Maggie Alice Collins, aged 26, wife of George Collins of Carter, Tenn., died this morning in a local hospital at five o’clock. She had been ill since last Friday.
Mrs. Collins has been an employe[sic] of the American Bemberg and Glazstoff corporations for several years.
She was a member of the Baptist church at Carter.
She is survived by her husband; two small children, Cora, 4, and J. L., 13 months old; mother, Mrs. Marthie Lowe Taylor; two brother’s Earl and Ernest Taylor; and one sister, Miss Cora Taylor, all of Carter.
Mrs. Collins was born in Carter and has spent her entire life in that Community.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Baptist church at Carter at one o’clock, with the Rev. R. W. Kilgore in charge. Burial will be in the Grindstaff Cemetery.
Pall bearers[sic] will be J. A. Taylor, H. D. Lowe, C. V. Lowe, E. D. Taylor, Steve Lowe, and Allen Markland.

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Honorary pall bearers: Tom Campbell, Frank Markland, Walt Grindstaff, Alec White, Bob Culbert, and Loy Grindstaff.
Flower bearers will be Cheslie Peters, Helen Vance, Ruth Ward, Mary Ward, Helen Grindstaff, Eliza Taylor, and May Taylor.

COLLINS, Mahala

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 2, 1946 MRS. MAHALA COLLINS

Mrs. Mahala Collins, 72, wife of Will Collins, died at the home Elizabethton route 5, Monday at 4:20 p.m. after a short illness. Mrs. Collins was a native of Carter county.

Survivors are her husband, Will Collins, one son, George Collins; and 2 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10:30 am from the home with the Rev. D. Kilgore officiating.

Burial will be made in the Grindstaff Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home Tuesday morning. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

COLLINS, Pearl Inez

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 9, 1934
DEATH TAKES MISS COLLINS
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:30 at the First Baptist Church for Miss Pearl Inez Collins, 41, who died at a local hospital at 12:30 yesterday afternoon.
Miss Collins, well known in Elizabethton, has been an employe[sic] of the post office for the past four years.
She is survived by her father, J. R. Collins, Atlanta, Ga.; five sisters, Mrs. S. C. Abernathy, Maryville, N. C., Miss Bessie Collins and Mrs. F. L. McGuire, Andrews, N. C., Mrs. G. S. Welch, Elizabethton, and Mrs. John Hoover, Charlotte, N. C.; two brothers, Dan W. Collins, Garfield, New Jersey, and J. F. Collins, Paw Creek, N. C.
The Rev. C. L. Bowden will officiate at the services. The church choir will furnish special music. The Fidelis Sunday school class, to which Miss Collins belonged, will act as flower bearers.
The active pall bearers will be D. M. Laws, Sherman Grindstaff, B. F. Siler, E. T. Jordan, J. B. Crowe, and O. K. Garland.
The body will leave the North Funeral Home Saturday morning at 7 o’clock for Bryson City, N. C., where burial will take place.

COLLINS, Rhoda Catherine

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 11, 1949
Mrs. Rhoda Collins Dies, leaving 159 Direct Descendants
Mrs. Rhoda Catherine Collins, 87, died at her home on Route 1 Thursday at 12:15 a.m. after a five weeks illness. She was a member of the Siam Baptist Church. Her husband, Jackson C. Collins preceded her in death in 1928.
She is survived by two sons, J. K. Collins and G. C. Collins, both of Route 1, Elizabethton; four daughters, Mrs. Callie McKernan, and Mrs. S. B Randolph, both of Route 1, Elizabethton, Mrs. Kate Dougherty and Mrs. Lue Masters both of Erwin; 45 grandchildren and 98 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Miss Nancy Heaton or Route 1, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Siam Baptist Church with the Rev. Willis B. Allen officiating, assisted by the Rev. Johnnie Riddle and the Rev. R. C. Stockton. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery on Route 2.

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Active pallbearers will be the great grandchildren, Donald, Floyd, Richard and Willard Collins, Harold Harvey, Ted Edwards, Charles Lipford and Bill Carpenter.
The great granddaughters will serve as flower bearers.
The body will be removed to the home today at 3:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 1:00 p.m. Sunday when it will taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.

COLLINS, Sadie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 24, 1930
MRS. SADIE M. COLLINS
Mrs. Sadie M. Collins, 78, widow of the late C. C. Collins, died at her home at Siam, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock resulting from a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted from the home this afternoon in charge of the Rev. French Wangler, interment followed in the Highland cemetery.
Active pall bearers[sic] were C. Hathaway, E. H. Holly, O. F. White, Robert Hyder, Mike McKinney, and George Ryan.
The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Butler Lacy, of Cleveland, Tenn.; Mrs. Chester Correll, of Memphis; Mrs. Crockett Burgn[sic], and Miss Emma Lee Collins, of Elizabethton and one son, Roscoe C. Collins of Hendersonville, N. C.

COLLINS, Sallie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 26, 1946 MRS. SALLIE COLLINS

Mrs. Sallie Collins, age 63, died at her home in Siam Monday evening at seven o’clock after an illness of two months. Mrs. Collins was the daughter of the late Art and Sarah Williams, wife of G. O. Collins, member of the Siam Baptist Church.

Survivors are the husband, six daughters, Mrs. Jess Lipford, Mrs. Emerson Gentery[sic], Mrs. Stewart Edwards, Mrs. Ralph Vanhuss, Mrs. Chester Hardin, Mrs. Frances Collins. Three sons, Luther, Ronald, Jack, with the U. S. Navy. Three brothers, Ike, Mike, and Allen Williams; one sister, Mrs. Lawson Bowers, 16 grandchildren, all of Elizabethton, route 1.

The body will be taken to the home at Siam Valley this afternoon at 3 o’clock. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

COLLINS, Sallie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 27, 1946 MRS. SALLIE COLLINS

Mrs. Sallie Collins, age 63, died at her home in Siam Monday evening at eleven thirty o’clock after an illness of two months. Mrs. Collins was the daughter of the late Art and Sarah Buckles Williams; wife of G. C. Collins, member of Siam Baptist church. Survivors are her husband, six daughters, Mrs. Jess Lipford, Emerson Gentry, Stewart Edwards, Ralph Vanhuss, Chester Hardin, Miss Frances Collins; three sons, Luther, Ronald, and Jack of the U. S. Navy; three brothers, Ike, Mike, Allen Williams; one sister, Mrs. Lawson Bowers, all of Elizabethton; sixteen grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Siam Baptist church Thursday afternoon at three o’clock with the Rev. E. L. Edens officiating. Burial will be made in Blue Springs Cemetery.

Active pallbearers, Nellis Shell, Belva Heaton, Arnold Lovelace, John Lovelace, Howard Hardin, Cecil Vanhuss, Luther Buckles, Tom Lovelace.

Flowerbearers[sic], Cleo and Wanda Hardin, Irma and Hazel Lovelace, Bernice and Ruth Heaton, Edith Montgomery, Helen Montgomery, Nora Grace Heaton, Callie Jane Randoph, Catherine Hardin,

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Marie Vanhuss, Vada Morrell, Helen Martin, Lou Shell, Pauline Lovelace, Ruby Webb, Mrs. Arnold Lovelace, Tolbert Hipps.

The body was returned to the home in Siam Valley Tuesday evening at three o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

COLLINS, Wenonah Geraldine

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 24, 1936
WENONAH GERALDINE COLLINS
Wenonah Geraldine Collins, four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Collins, Watauga Valley, died at the home of her parents this morning at 7 o’clock.
Surviving are her parents, two brothers, Floyd and Dewey, and one sister, Margie.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Bowers’ Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. D. C. Patrick officiating. Burial will be in the Bowers’ Cemetery.

COLLINS, William F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 9, 1932 WILLIAM F. COLLINS

William F. Collins, 76, who died Wednesday night at 11:30 at his home in the 9th district not far from Elizabethton, was buried this morning in the Wilson Cemetery. Funeral services were held at ten a.m. The aged man was a farmer.

COLVIN, J. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 15, 1949
[Photo] J. E. COLVIN
J. E. Colvin Funeral Today in Florida
Funeral services for J. E. Colvin, will be held in St. Petersburg, Florida at 4 p.m. today according to a telegram received here from the Rev. Raymond Geisler today.

Mr. Colvin, former businessman of this city died suddenly Nov. 12, following a major operation a few days earlier.
Mr. and Mrs. Colvin operated Southland Furniture Company in St. Petersburg. Their resident is at 2845 avenue.

COLVIN J. E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 14, 1949
J. E. Colvin Dies Suddenly; Funeral Plans Incomplete
J. E. Colvin, 70, merchant and civic leader, died in St. Petersburg, Fla. Saturday. His death was unexpected, as he had been satisfactorily recuperating from a major surgical operation at a hospital there. Mr. Colvin came to Elizabethton from Kansas in 1928 and opened a grocery store on the corner of Elk Avenue and Main Street. Later he opened green markets and moved the grocery store to its present location on Elk Avenue. At the time of his death he also operated Colvins Fruit Market in the 400 block on Elk Avenue.
Mr. Colvin was a substantial businessman with a far-reaching plan for expansion of his grocery business. He believed in the future of Elizabethton and always took an active part in any promotion program for municipal growth.
Failing health about six years ago he with Mrs. Colvin moved to St. Petersburg where they operated the Southland Furniture Co.
Mr. Colvin was an active member of the First Baptist Church when he resided in this city.
Mrs. Raymond Geisler, only one of the five children, who lives here, left Sunday morning for St.

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Petersburg.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete today. He will be buried in St. Petersburg according to a report received here.

COMBS, Arthur

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 6, 1941 ARTHUR COMBS

Arthur Combs, age 33, died at his home last night at 11:00 o’clock.
Surviving are his father, Ben Combs; two brothers, Don and Glen, of this city.
Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church at Hunter at 10:00 o’clock Friday

morning. Rev. Harry Leonard will officiate. Burial will be made in the Morrell cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include Tom Combs, Tom Nave, Ed Snyder, Bob Smith, Ed Davis, Arley

Slagle.

COMBS, Ben

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 24, 1942 BEN COMBS

Ben Combs, age 67, died at his home Monday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock after a short illness. Survivors are two sons: Don Combs, Glen Combs; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Frazier.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist church at Hunter, Tuesday afternoon at

3:00 o’clock with the Rev. Harry Leonard officiating. Burial will be made in the Morrell cemetery. The body will lie in state in the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home chapel until time for the funeral.

COMBS, Dan

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 12, 1940
DAN COMBS
Dan Combs, age 24, died at his home in the Biltmore section at 4:30 this morning, after only a few hours illness.
Mr. Combs had come home last night with a severe pain in his back, which condition was attributed to a heart attack from which he died, a few hours later, according to attending physicians.
Surviving are his father, Cal Combs; four sisters, Mrs. Creaman, Hamp Hill, West Virginia; Mrs. Una White, Princeton, West Va.; Mrs. Eliza Cole and Miss Noah[sic] Combs of Carter county.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Burial will be made in the Wilson Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Morris, Ray Smith, Nathan Smith, John Crow, Jim Crow, Kurt Ritchie Flowerbearers[sic] will be Lou Cole, Joy Lyons, Rachael Bradshaw, Mrs. Pearl Marsh, Mary Cole and Grace Campbell.

COMBS, Homer James

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 1, 1965 Homer James Combs. . .

Homer James Combs, age 23, Route 1, Zionville, N.C. was fatally injured in an automobile accident Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 421, Trade. Mr. Combs was an employe[sic] of North Carolina Highway Department, the son of the late James Combs and Mrs. Katherine Combs.

Survivors include the mother, Mrs. Katheroine[sic] Combs, Zionville, N.C.; one brother, Cecil Combs, Zionville; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Watson, Deep Gap, N.C. Nancy and Earline Combs, both of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Combs, Zionville, N.C.; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

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Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. from Mable Methodist Church, Mable, N.C. with Rev. William Key and Rev. Barney Oliver officiating. Burial was in Union cemetery, Mable, North Carolina.

Pallbearers and flower bearers were cousins. Lewis Gentry in charge.

COMBS, Houston

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 6, 1930
Find Body Of Youth On Top Of Mountain – Officers Say Death Of Combs Due to Exposure – Boys Find Body – Youth Is Believed To Have Fallen, Froze To Death
Officers investigating the death of Houston Combs, 19, whose body was found near the summit of Holston mountain, about ten miles from here yesterday afternoon by seven boys, announced today the youth had frozen to death. Combs had been missing from his home at Hunter, two miles on the Stoney Creek road for three weeks.
Combs went to the mountain on St. Valentine’s Day for the purpose of obtaining liquor, according to friends who last saw him. The boy started on the eight-mile hike home late at night, the weather being cold and the ground covered by sleet.
“From the position of the body, it was indicated that he had slipped and fallen down the mountain about sixty feet,” said Bill Bowers, deputy sheriff, who investigated the case, together with Magistrate Oliver of the Stoney Creek section. “Apparently he was so exhausted that he was not able to arise. He did not have much clothing on, for the kind of weather, and it was also probably very wet. Seven dollars in money and some cigarette papers were found in his pockets.
It had been believed by his father, C. M. Combs, of Hunter that the youth was in a mining camp in West Virginia
The decomposed body, which could be recognized only by the clothing, was discovered by Era and Houston Bowers, Charlie Stair, Ted Lewis, Andy White, James Lewis, and Harold Gouge, about three o’clock yesterday afternoon. They did not bother it, but immediately reported it to officers.
It was necessary to carry the body for six miles to a highway before it could be brought to the Curtis-North funeral home in Elizabethton, late yesterday evening.
He is survived by his father, C. M. Combs, one brother, Tom, and four sisters, Mrs. Joe Layport, Mrs. Dan White, Miss Maude Combs, and Miss Anian Combs.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at the home at Hunter, at three o’clock by the Rev. E. E. Hazilwood. Burial will be made in the Combs cemetery.

COMBS, Kel

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, May 4, 1946 Man Dies Suddenly Near Lynn Mountain

Kale Combs, 79, died of a heart attack today at approximately 1 p.m. in the vicinity of Lynn Mountain, according to Deputy Sheriff Harlan Verran, who made an investigation.

Mr. Combs, who lived on the Bristol Highway was said to be in the company of three other men at the time of his death.

COMBS, Kel

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 6, 1946 KEL COMBS

Kel Combs, age 76, died Saturday p.m. at 1:00 o’clock. He died suddenly while taking[sic] to friends.

Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Liza Cole, Miss Nora Combs, Elizabethton, Mrs. Emma 495

McCresson, Ham Hill, West Virginia, Mrs. Una White, Principle, Virginia, two sons, Cracker Combs, Nick Combs, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of his daughter Mrs. Liza Cole, Route 3, Elizabethton with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating.

Burial will be made in the Wilson Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home of his daughter Mrs. Liza Cole Sunday morning.

COMBS, Manual Franklin

The Tomahawk,” March 4, 1964
Manual Franklin Combs…
Manual Franklin Combs, age 66, Mountain City, died at his home Wednesday at 6:00 a.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Ashe County, N.C., but had made his home in Johnson County for the past 55 years. Employed by the Town of Mountain City, he was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. McClora Combs, Mountain City; two sons, Paul Combs, of West Grove, Pa., and Robert Combs of Avondale, Pa.; five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Mosier, Mrs. Irene Mosier, Mrs. Malissia Michaels, and Mrs. Josephine Davis of West Grove, Pa., and Mrs. Emogene Swift of Mountain City; a brother, Charlie Combs, Johnson City; a sister, Mrs. Maude Griffin, Saltville, Va.; 30 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted from the Church of Christ Mountain City, Friday, Feb. 28, at 2:00 p.m. with Alvin Barry officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City. Pallbearers were Mens Bible Class of the church.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

COMBS, Manuel Franklin

“The Tomahawk,” March 4, 1964
Cards Of Thanks
We take this method to extend our appreciation to our many friends whose kindness and sympathy meant so much during the illness and death of our loved one Manuel Combs.
The many visits during his illness; the beautiful flowers and food at his death will always be a comforting reminder of those who have meant so much to us.
We are especially grateful to Bro. Alvin Barry and members of his congregation.
Mrs. McClora Combs and Family

COMBS, Manuel Franklin

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 28, 1968 In Memoriam
MANUEL F. COMBS
In Memory of Our Dear Husband and Father Gone dear one, gone forever, how

we miss your smiling face, but you left us to remember, no one

on earth can take your place. A happy home we once enjoyed,

how sweet the memory still, but death has left a loneliness

the world can never fill. Four sad and lonely years have

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fell, the shock that we received
that day, we still remember well.

God gave us strength to fight it, courage to bear the blow,

but what it means to lose you, no one will ever know.

—Sadly Missed by Wife and Children.

COMBS, Masouira

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 2, 1942 MRS. MASOUIRA COMBS

Mrs. Masouira Combs, age 76, died at the home of her son, Lee Combs, at Sugar Grove, N. C., Tuesday afternoon at 4:15 o’clock after a long illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Piney Grove Baptist church at Neva, Tenn., Friday morning at 10:00 o’clock with the Rev. Coy Riddle in charge. Interment will be in the Arney cemetery.

Survivors are three sons, Lee Combs, Sugar Grove, N. C.; Wylie Combs, Beckley, W. Va., and Claude Combs, Sewell, W. Va.; six daughters, Mrs. Sophia Davis, W. Va., Mrs. Daisy Scott, Richmond, Va., Mrs. Joe Slimp, Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Bessie Green, Wilkesboro, N. C., Mrs. Joe Wilson, Neva, Tenn., and Mrs. Will Hawkins, Shouns, Tenn.; two brothers, Jeff Matheson and James Matheson, both of Sugar Grove, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Beard, and Mrs. Maggie Isaacs, both of Sugar Grove.

Pallbearers and flower-bearers will be selected from the friends attending the funeral. The body will lie in state at the North Funeral Home until 9:00 o’clock Friday morning.

COMBS, Matilda

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 27, 1949
MRS. MATILDA COMBS
Elizabethton, June 27 – Mrs. Matilda Combs, age 77, at the home of her son Herbert Combs, 1007 Henry Street, Johnson City, Sunday evening at 7:00 o’clock after a short illness.
Mrs. Combs was a member of the Methodist Church. Was a former resident of Roan Mountain.
Survivors are one son, Herbert Combs, Johnson City; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lula Combs, Johnson City, and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Bowling Chapel at Crabtree Wednesday morning at 10:00 o’clock with the Rev. Harry Leonard and Rev. Frank February officiating.
Burial will be made in Bowling Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home 1007 Henry Street in Johnson City, Monday afternoon at 1:30 and will remain there until 9:00 o’clock Wednesday morning when the cortege will leave to go to Crabtree for services.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

COMBS, Reuben

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 16, 1929
REUBEN COMBS
Last rites for Reuben Combs, 13, son of Kelly Combs, 502 East Street, who died Friday afternoon following a three weeks illness at the home of his father, were held Sunday at 2 p.m., the residence, the Rev. W. L. Pickering officiating. Interment was in the Wilson Cemetery on Stoney Creek.
Pallbearers were George Bradshaw, Benley Bradshaw, Arthur Oats, James Bradshaw, Ellis Bradshaw, and George Scalf.

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Flower bearers were Laurel Noel, Ellen Bradshaw, Margaret Davis, Verna Davis, Alma Mae Guess, Louise Martin, Stella Denney and Pearl Denney.
Survivors are the father; four sisters, Mrs. Reynolds Cressman, Mrs. Roy White, Mrs. Parrott Cole, Miss Nora Combs; three brothers, Nick Combs, Cracker Combs, and Dan Combs.

COMBS, Zora

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 14, 1941 MRS. COMBS DIES AT VALLEY FORGE

Funeral services for Mrs. Zora Combs, 60, who died at her home at Valley Forge Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the home of the deceased in Valley Forge. Rev. Jack Perry will officiate. Burial will be made in the Guinn Cemetery at Elk Park, N. C.

Mrs. Combs is survived by one son, Marvin Combs, Wilmington, N. C.; one daughter, Mrs. Harvey Keller, Valley Forge; three brothers, M. F. Keller, Butler, Bob Keller, Waynesboro, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Malinda Presnell, Elk Park, N. C.; Mrs. Cornelia Keller, Elizabethton.

COMPTON, Nell Ruth

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 7, 1965 Nell Ruth Compton. . .

Nell Ruth Compton, age 58 of Mountain City, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. Tuesday at 10 p.m. after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Compton was a native of Greensboro, N.C. but resided in Oklahoma for a number of years. After the death of her husband two years ago she came to Mountain City to make her home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mountain City.

Survivors are one daughter, Patti Lynn Compton, Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Mrs. Paul Chappell, Mountain City; two borthers[sic], James B. Wilkie II of Myrtle Beach, N.C., and Richard Glenn Wilkie, Portsmouth, Va.; also a number of nieces survive.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. J. Edward Lehman to officiate. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City.

Pallbearers will be the Young Men’s Bible Class of First Baptist Church. Flower bearers will be ladies of First Baptist Church and neighbors.

The body will remain at the funeral home chapel until 12:30 p.m. Friday at which time it will be taken to the church to await the service hour. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

CONLEY, Margaret Vicey

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 6, 1938
MARGARET VICEY CONLEY
Margaret Vicey Conley, colored, age 22, died at the home of her parents in Lilly Land Friday.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at two o’clock from the home with the Rev. W. A. C. Breedlove and Rev. Stokes officiating. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Conley, five sisters, Ada Babb, Lottie Lovewell, Birdie, Mary Dorothy and Edith Conley; three brothers, Samuel, Robert and Grady Conley; grandfather, J. S. Mathews; two nieces, Betty Jo Conley, Lillian Shade; one nephew, Junior Jackson.
Pallbearers will be Harry Taylor, Cotter Taylor, Mitchell Horton, William Watson, Nathaniel Taylor, Buddy Bowers.

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ROBERT EUGENE CONLEY
Robert Eugene Conley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Conley, died last night at eight o’clock at the home in Hampton.
Funeral services were held from the home this afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. C. M. Jones officiating. Interment was in the Rash Cemetery.

CONLEY, Wheeler

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 31, 1939 WHEELER CONLEY

Funeral services for Wheeler Conley (colored), 68, who died at his home on Bluefield street Thursday morning after a lingering illness will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Services will be conducted by Rev. R. H. Ray and Rev. W. C. Breedlove.

Interment will be in the Odd Fellow Cemetery.

Survivors are the widow, Minnie Conley; five daughters, Ada Babb, Lottie Lavvelo, Birdie, Dorothy, Edith Conley; three sons, S. R., Robert and Grady of Elizabethton; three grandchildren.

Pallbearers and flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from friends at the funeral.

CONNER, James Jackson (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 14, 1968
Mrs. James Jackson Conner, 88, 409 Main St., Mountain City, and former Johnson City resident,

died unexpectedly at 5:50 p.m. Friday upon arrivel[sic] at Carter County Hospital.
She was a native of Adairville, Ky., a daughter of the late David and Ina Graves Draper and had

been a resident of Johnson City for more than 50 years. Since 1958 Mrs. Conner had lived with her daughters in Mountain City and Canada, having returned to Mountain City about three months ago following a five-year stay in Belleville, Ont., Canada. She was a member of the Munsey Memorial Methodist Church for more than 60 years and a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Conner Deacon, Belleville, Ont., Canada, Mrs. Jean Conner May, Mountain City; one son, David Lee, Belleville, Ont.; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren[sic] and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Appalachian Funeral Home Chapel, Johnson City, with Dr. W.F. Blackard and Dr. R.H. Duncan officiating. Interment was in East Hill cemetery, Bristol. Active pall bearers[sic] were: Dr. J.J. Range, Jack Muse, Hal Nave, Tom Walsh, Peter Naher, William Bridgeforth, and Elbert Miller. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Faw, Harry Range Sr., Nelson Burris, Bernie Spencer, S.D. Jackson, Ralph Carr, Robert London. Flower bearers were United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Appalachian Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CONVILLE, Thomas J.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 9, 1958 (published at a later date) THOMAS J. CONVILLE
Thomas J. Conville , 58, died at his home at Neva April 14, after a long illness.

A native of Pontiac, Ill., he had lived at Neva the past 18 years, where he operated a general store.
A World War I veteran, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lone Ward Conville; one son, Pat of Neva; one brother, James of Evansville, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Winnie Lewicki of Pontiac, Ill, and Mrs. Nell Crego of Streator, Ill.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Worley, Rev. David L. Miller, and Rev. Charles Tester officiating.
Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

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Pallbearers were Nat Ward, Ed Ward, Carl Ward, Jack Ward, Jim Ward, Red Jones, Ray Wilson, Mack Jones, Miller Lafollette, Robert Cress and Boyce Mahan.

COOK, Ballard Hamilton

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 26, 1950
BALLARD HAMILTON COOK
Ballard Hamilton Cook, 48, of route 1, Elizabethton, died in a local hospital Monday at 4:25 p.m. after a two-year illness. He was formerly employed by the Viscose Department of the North American Rayon Corporation. Mr. Cook came here from Michigan twenty years ago.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Maud Elizabeth Cook; three sons, James and Billy both of the home and Rector Cook of Sugar Creek; and one daughter, Barbara Cook of the home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Beck Mountain Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Riddles and the Rev. Fred Potter officiating.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday when it will be moved to the church.

COOK, Delia

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 16, 1934 MRS. W. M. COOK DIES SUDDENLY

Mrs. Delia Cook, aged 42, wife of W. M. Cook of Milligan, was found dead in bead this morning at 4:35 a.m. According to Dr. John Cottrell, death was attributed to a heart attack. Mrs. Cook was subjected to these attacks. She had attended church at Milligan with her children and had returned home. She seemed to be in excellent spirits. Mrs. Cook’s unexpected death came as a shock to her many friends and neighbors. She was a member of the Tiger Creek Freewill Baptist but had attended the Christian church at Milligan while a resident of that community.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Milligan college church Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m.

The Rev. John Shepherd and the Rev. Brumit, both of Milligan, will officiate.
Interment to be in the Simmons Cemetery.
Pall bearers: Joe Hill, Hobert Lovelace, Ed Hill, Sam Usher, Hobert Tolley and Bill Boyd.
Flower bearers: Mrs. John Shepherd, Mrs. Luke Shepherd, Mrs. Nat Hill, Mrs. Tom Moran, Mrs.

Sam Usher, and Mrs. Hobert Usher.

COOK, Dora B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 12, 1946 DORA B. COOK

Dora B. Cook, 65, of Butler, died in the St. Elizabeth hospital this morning following a two-weeks illness. She was a member of the Elk Mills Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, J. W. Cook of Butler; five sons, Ed and Fred Cook of Longview, Washington, Ernest Cook of Kentucky, and Glenn and Cernan Cook of Butler; four daughters, Mrs. Andy Greer of Eccies, West Virginia, Mrs. J. W. Hicks of Bluff City, Mrs. Carter Dugger and Mrs. Luther Green of Butler; two brothers, Eller Gilbert of Butler and Ebb Gilbert; one sister, Mrs. Hugh Grindstaff of Butler; and a number of grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

COOK, Dora B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 13, 1946 MRS. DORA B. COOK

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Funeral services for Mrs. Dora B. Cook, 67, of Butler, who died in the St. Elizabeth hospital Friday morning, will be conducted from the Elk Mills Church of Christ Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Howard Reece and Rev. Jim Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Whitehead cemetery at Elk Mills.

Active pallbearers will be Colbert Green, Clyde Pierson, Solomon Miller, Garry Finney, P. G. Mains, and Karl Pierson.

The body was removed to the home of J. W. Hicks, Bluff City, this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The funeral cortege will leave the home at 12:00 p.m. Sunday.

Funeral services are under the direction of Tetrick Funeral Home.

COOK, Dora B.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 18, 1946 MRS. DORA B. COOK

Funeral services for Mrs. Dora B. Cook, 67, of Butler, who died in the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Elizabethton, Friday morning, were conducted from the Elk Mills Church of Christ Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Howard Reese and Rev. Jim Jones officiating. Burial was in the Whitehead Cemetery.

A member of the Elk Mills Church of Christ, Mrs. Cook is survived by her husband, J. W. Cook of Butler; five sons, Ed and Fred Cook of Long View, Wash., Ernest Cook of Kentucky, and Glen and Vernon Cook of Butler; four daughters, Mrs. Andy Green of Eccles, W. Va.; Mrs. J. W. Hicks of Bluff City, Mrs. Carter Dugger, and Mrs. Luther Green of Butler; two brothers, Eller Gilbert of Butler and Ebb Gilbert; one sisters, Mrs. Hugh Grindstaff of Butler; and a number of grandchildren.

COOK, Infant
WILCOX, Infant twins
“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Friday, October 18, 1898 WAYSIDE WAFTINGS.

Roy, aged 3 years and 7 months, little son of A. D. Cook, died on the 10th inst.; an infant of T. W. Wilcox on the 11th, also one on the 12th, the two later being twins. Their bodies were interred in the Phillippi graveyard where they will quietly rest until the resurrection.

COOK, J. H. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 7, 1937 MRS. J. H. COOK

Mrs. J. H. Cook, 84, died Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Peeks of this city.

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at two o’clock from the home with the Rev. C. L. Bowden and the Judge W. P. Allen in charge. Interment was in the Highland Cemetery.

Mrs. Cook is survived by eight children, Mrs. R. L. Peeks, Mrs. S. A. Fondren, Mrs. W. L. Shell, Mrs. C. O. Midkiff of Stonega, Va., Mrs. D. H. Brown of Tyler, Texas, C. W. Cook of Detroit, L. L. Cook of Cincinnati, and R. A. Cook of this city; also 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was a member of the Baptist church for sixty-five years, and was the widow of the late J. H. Cook of Knoxville.

Active pallbearers were Will Shell, Sam Fondren, Ralph Matney, L. D. Chambers, D. C. Lowrie and M. L. Carriger.

Those in charge of the floral offerings were Mrs. Ralph Matney, Mrs. Herbert Wilkerson, Mrs. L. D. Chambers, Mrs. J. C. Lowrie, Mrs. Roy Fleming, Mrs. Walter Denney, Mrs. W. L. Carriger and Mrs. Will Lovelace.

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COOK, Maggie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 9, 1935
MRS. MAGGIE COOK
Last rites for Mrs. Maggie Cook, 61, who died in a hospital Sunday morning at 2 o’clock will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. D. C. Patrick officiating.
Mrs. Cook died after a short illness. Mrs. Cook had been an employee of the Inter-Mountain Telephone Company for the past eight years.
Surviving are her husband, Bob Cook, one daughter, Mrs. Grant Hardin, one son, Charles Bowling, two sisters, Mrs. John Merritt and Mrs. Robert Nave, and five brothers, Rev. James Fair, Tom Fair, Bob Fair, and “Sheriff” Fair.
Pallbearers will be Eugene Lewis, M. D. Carriger, Landon Chambers, G. W. Ryan, P. D. Bradshaw, and Richard Potter.

COOK, Maggie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 10, 1935
MRS. MAGGIE COOK
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Cook, who died early Sunday morning, were held this afternoon at the Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, Rev. Patrick in charge.
Pallbearers were M. L. Carriger, Eugene Lewis, Landon Chambers, G. W. Ryan, P. D. Bradshaw, Richard Potter.
Interment was made in Highland Cemetery.

COOK, Ora Alice

“The Tomahawk,” December 13, 1961
Mrs. Ora Alice Cook…
…56, Laurel Bloomery, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. She was a member of the Methodist Churchc[sic].
Survivors include her husband, Rector B. Cook; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Gentry, Laurel Bloomery; two brothers, Garland Greer, Laurel Bloomery, and William Greer, Oxford, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Pennington, Mrs. Nettie Greer, and Mrs. Blanche Gentry, all of Laurel Bloomery; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the State Line Baptist Church, with Rev. Dewey Miller, and Rev. Clarence Lewis officiating. Burial was in the State Line cemetery.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

COOK, Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 31, 1950
THOMAS COOK
Funeral services for Thomas Cook, 82, of Route 3, Roan Mountain, who died in Grace Hospital in Banner Elk Monday at 6:15 a.m., will be conducted at the home Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hannah Cook; five daughters, Mrs. May Belle Banner, Mrs. Dell Rae Montgomery, Mrs. Carrie Vines, Mrs. Hattie Hicks, all of Shell Creek and Mrs. Manilla Dollar of Kentucky; two sons, Mack Cook of Hampton and Clay Cook of Bluff City; 27 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the home today at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

COOK, Thomas

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 30, 1950
THOMAS COOK
Thomas Cook, 82, of Route 2, Roan Mountain, died in Grace Hospital in Banner Elk, N.C., today at 1:15 a.m., after a six weeks illness. Death was attributed to injuries received in a fall from his wheel chair six weeks ago. He was a member of the Elk River Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hannah E. Cook; five daughters, Mrs. May Belle Banner, Mrs. Dell Montgomery, Mrs. Carrie Vines, and Mrs. Hattie Hicks, all of Shell Creek, and Mrs. Manilla Dollar of Kentucky; two sons, Mack Cook of Hampton and Clay Cook of Bluff City; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.
The body will be removed to the home Tuesday afternoon.

COOKE, C. G. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 26, 1969 DEATHS

Mrs. C. G. Cooke, 68, 1134 Broad Street Ext., Elizabethton, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital Wednesday, Feb. 19, following an illness of two weeks.

A native of North Carolina, and daughter of the late Rev. Leonard C. and Julia Farthing Wilson, she had resided in Elizabethton for the past 40 years. Mrs. Cooke attended Appalachian Normal at Boone, N. C., and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Elizabethton, and the Lydia Sunday School Class.

Surviving are her husband, C. G. Cooke, Elizabethton; two sons, Dr. C. Gale Cooke, Mountain City; and Hal B. Cooke, Eastern Airlines Captain of College Park, Ga.; and six grandchildren.

COOKE, Claude

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 25, 1943 CLAUDE COOKE

Claude Cooke, age 35, of Elizabethton, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cooke, Minneapolis, North Carolina, Tuesday, August 24 after a lingering illness.

He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Frances; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cooke, Minneapolis, N. C.; three brothers, Howard of Minneapolis; Herbert of Charlotte, N. C.; and David of Euclid, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Hal Taylor of Coretta, West Va.; Mrs. Jack Taylor of Cranberry, N. C.; and Mary Belle Cooke of Elizabethton; and a host of friends.

He was a former employee of the North American Rayon Corporation.

Funeral services will be held at the Belview Baptist church Thursday morning, August 26 at 10 o’clock. The Belview choir will be in charge of the music. The officiating ministers are Rev. George Westmoreland of Elizabethton and Rev. E. F. Drayne of Johnson City.

COOKE, J. M. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 24, 1942 C. G. Cooke Loses Mother in Death

Mrs. J. M. Cooke, 84, mother of C. G. Cooke of Elizabethton, died at her home in Sugar Grove, North Carolina, Thursday at 5:15 p.m. Before her death she had a brief illness due to a heart attack and had been in declining health for the last few weeks.

Survivors are her husband and five children, Mrs. Renzo Ward, Mrs. Oscar Ward, Mrs. Bessie Farthing of Sugar Grove; Walter Cooke, Boone, North Carolina; and C. G. Cooke of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 o’clock at the Bethel Baptist church, Sugar Grove, with the pastor Rev. Ashley in charge of the services.

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COOKE, Jerry Millard

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 8, 1949
J. M. COOKEJ. M. COOKE
Funeral services for Jerry Millard Cooke were held at the Bethel Baptist Church at Sugar Grove, N.C. Sunday afternoon.
He was the father of Walter L. Cooke and Carter G. Cooke, both businessmen of Elizabethton.
The Rev. Dwight Edmondson and Rev. Wiley Smith conducted last rites.
Cooke is survived by the two sons in Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. Oscar Ward, Mrs. Rinzo Ward and Mrs. Uriah Farthing all of Sugar Grove; one sister and 10 grandchildren.

COOKE, Jerry Millard

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 6, 1949
J. M. COOKEJ. M. COOKE
J. M. Cooke, 89, died Friday at 1 p.m. at Sugar Grove, North Carolina.
He was the father of G. C. Cooke and W. L. Cooke, of Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Bethel Church in Watauga County of North Carolina.

COOLEY, E. M. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 18, 1946 MRS. E. M. COOLEY

Mrs. E. M. Cooley, died in San Diego, Calif., on February 2, said a letter received here today by Mrs. Wilkie Edens.

Mr. and Mrs. Cooley and their son Matson, were residents of Elizabethton for several years, their home was on Allen avenue. He was in the real estate business here.

Mrs. Cooley was active in church, school and club work while she lived here. Her husband and son are the only survivors in the immediate family. She had been taken ill for several months before her death.

She was a member of the Southern Methodist church here.

COOPER, Hal Slater

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 20, 1943 HAL S. COOPER

Funeral services for Hal Slater Cooper, 48, who died suddenly at his home, 119 West Locust street, Johnson City, will be held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Munsey Memorial Methodist church. The Rev. William H. Harrison, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill cemetery.

Mr. Cooper was a former resident of Elizabethton, and for the last few years was real estate salesman for Carr Brothers.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Maude Shell Cooper; one son, Hal S. Cooper, Jr., of the U. S. Army; three daughters, Louise Cooper and Mrs. Cecil Willoughby of Johnson City, Mrs. Harmon Kyte of Elizabethton; his mother, Mrs. W. P. Cooper of Chattanooga; one sisters, Mrs. Bert Velms of Chattanooga; one brother, W. Frank Cooper of Norton, Va.; three grandsons, Steve and James Kyte, and Wayne Willoughby; two uncles, Dr. W. G. Slater of Knoxville; K. L. Cooper of Portsmouth, Ohio; three aunts, Mrs. W. D. Hogan of Knoxville; Mrs. J. H. Dugger of Greeneville; Mrs. Florence Dobson of California.

Active pallbearers are: Paul Carr, Sam Carr, Charlie Goode, Clifford Hunnicutt of Knoxville, C. P. McCurdy, Harry Faw, Jake Goddis, Dwight Howell.

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COOPER, James Lenord

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 24, 1946 JAMES LENORD COOPER

James Lenord Cooper, 47, died at his home near Elizabethton Sunday at 6 a.m. after a short illness.

Survivors are his father John H. Cooper, Elizabethton, Tenn., 2 sisters, Mrs. A. G. Otterman, Kingsport, Tenn., Mrs. Novella McDonald, Baltimore, Md., 2 brothers, R. C. Cooper, Lake Charles, La., J. H. Cooper, Jr., Kingsport, Tenn.; one daughter, Emilla Ann Cooper, Lake Charles, La.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Renfro near Elizabethton, Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., Rev. George Westmoreland officiating.

Interment in the Colbough[sic] Cemetery.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to Mr. Wrenfro’s[sic] home Monday afternoon.

COOPER, John Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 14, 1949
JOHN HENRY COOPER
Mr. John Henry Cooper, age 74, died in Elizabethton Tuesday evening at 9:30. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John L. Cooper.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. A. G. Alderman, Kingsport, Tenn., and Mrs. Novella McDonough, Baltimore, Maryland; two sons, R. C. Cooper, Lake Charles, Louisiana, and John H. Cooper, Jr., Hilton, Virginia; 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Appalachian Funeral Home in charge.

COOPER, Lucinda Campbell

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 12, 1943 MRS. LUCINDA C. COOPER

Mrs. Lucinda Campbell Cooper, age 64, died in the St. Elizabeth Hospital Saturday at 11:30 p.m. after an illness of two weeks.

Mrs. Cooper was a native of Virginia, but has made her home with her son, John Henry Cooper, Jr., for the past few months.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. A. G. Oldberme, Kingsport; Mrs. Novella McDonald, Baltimore, Md., three sons, R. C. Cooper, Louisiana, John and James Cooper, Elizabethton, one sister, Mrs. Jomes[sic] Cregger, Saltsville, Va.; two brothers, George and John Campbell, Saltville, Va., and 13 grandchildren.

The body was returned from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to Saltville, where burial will be held Tuesday morning at 10:00 o’clock.

COOPER, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 3, 1935
MRS. MARY COOPER
Mrs. Mary Cooper, aged 72, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. J. Pierce, 400 Lynn Avenue, Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral services will be conducted at the residence this afternoon at three o’clock and will be in charge of the Rev. C. L. Bowden. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph Payne, G. W. Garland, S. C. Stewart, Simon Hamm, Porter Nave, and Lester Starnes. Mrs. Cooper, born in England, is

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survived by her daughter, H. J. Pierce, and nine grandchildren.

COOPER, Nancy Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 4, 1936
MRS. NANCY ANN COOPER
Mrs. Nancy Ann Cooper, died at Marion, Virginia, on August 27, at the age of 84. Her funeral was held from Marion.
Mrs. Cooper was born and raised in Pulaska, Virginia, but a few years ago she lived in Elizabethton, Tennessee, with her son, J. N. Cooper, Sr. She was a Christian woman all her life and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She was the widow of the late J. L. Cooper of Pulaska[sic], deceased for several years.
She leaves surviving her three sons, J. H. Cooper, Sr. of Elizabethton, Tennessee, W. D. Cooper and Leonard Cooper and Mrs. J. C. Scott, Pulaska, Virginia; a number of grandchildren and several great- grandchildren.

COOPER, PAUL

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 29, 1945 Former Resident Dies In Jap Prison Camp

Mrs. Theodore Hicks of State Line Road, Elizabethton, has received word that her brother, Paul Cooper, died Nov. 5, last year, in a Japanese prison camp. The message came through the International Red Cross at Geneva, and gave no other details.

The family was notified in March by the War Department that he had been liberated, but it proved to be a false report.

Cooper was employed by the Navy Department on Wake Island and was taken prisoner soon after the Japs attacked Pearl Harbor.

Before going to Wake, Cooper resided in Cody, Wyoming with his wife and two small daughters. He was an oil field superintendent of oil fields for many years.

COOPER, Rhoda

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, May 31, 1930
FALL FATAL TO NATIVE WOMAN
Mrs. Rhoda Ann Cooper, 68, was instantly killed in Johnson City as the result of a fractured skull sustained afternoon Friday when she fell down a flight of more than twelve steps at the home of Dave Garland, Pactolas Road, where she had been visiting.
Mrs. Cooper was starting to enter a bedroom and opened by mistake a door which leads into the basement when she met the tragic death. Mrs. Cooper fell the entire distance down the steps to the basement floor. The deceased is well known in Elizabethton, being a native of Carter county, but had lived with her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Rumbley, of Johnson City for a number of years. She is a cousin of I. T. Williams, Sunset Hill.
Mrs. Cooper was the mother of twelve children, eleven of whom survive. Mrs. D. A. Jobe, Mrs. J. E. Rumbley, Mrs. A. S. Wilkes, Miss Maude Cooper, and W. H. Cooper, of Johnson City; R. M. Cooper, of Knoxville; L. F. Cooper and Mrs. Mattie Bayless of Umatilla, Fla.; Guy S. Cooper, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Joe Cooper, of Biltmore, N.C.; Mrs. D. S. McHugh, of Dothan, Ala., and nineteen grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the First Christian church, in charge of the pastor, J. J. Whitehouse. Interment will be in the Milligan College Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be W. O. Dyer, W. A. Starrits, Raymond Smalling, E. D. Houston, James P. Hart, G. W. Sezter, Leon Lowry and W. T. Givens.
Flower bearers will be members of the Loyal Women’s class of the First Christian church.

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COPENHAVER, Elizabeth Moore

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 12, 1958
ELIZABETH MOORE COPENHAVER…
… 72, died Feb. 10 at a nursing home at Meadowview, Va.
She is survived by two brothers, Sam Moore of Shouns and George Moore of Rural Retreat, Va.; two step- daughters, Mrs. Luther Silcox of Allentown, Pa. and Miss Ruby Copenhaver of Abingdon, Va.; two step- sons, George Ed Copenhaver of Clifton Firge, Va. and Wilson Copenhaver of Marion, Va.
Funeral services were held Feb. 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Carmel Methodist Church near Marion, Va.

COPLEY, Donie

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 17, 1938
MRS. DONIE COPLEY
Funeral services for Mrs. Donie Copley, age 77, who died at the home of her nephew, D. S. McQueen in Butler yesterday morning after a short illness, will be conducted at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church this afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by the Reverend John David. Interment is to be in the Cobbs Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Copley is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Eddie Matherly of Butler, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Copley is survived by six grandchildren: Chester, Haskel and Hunter Myers, Miss Elsie Myers, Mrs. Hazle Ritchie of Elizabethton and Mrs. George Tester of Johnson City. Also several great-grandchildren. Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the funeral.

COPPINGER, W. H. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 16, 1935
CARD OF THANKS
I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the many Elizabethton friends who were so kinds and thoughtful during the illness and death of my mother, Mrs. W. H. Coppinger of Tellico Plains. I also wish to thank those who sent the many beautiful floral offerings. Such expressions of love and sympathy will ever be gratefully remembers. Mrs. Phillip Mottern.

CORDELL, A. R. (Dolph)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 5, 1944
A. R. (DOLPH) CORDELL
A. R. Cordell, 75 years old, a retired merchant, passed away at his home on route 1, Shell Creek yesterday evening. Mr. Cordell had been ill since the middle of January and bedfast for the past four weeks. He was a merchant at Shell Creek, having been in business for the past 16 years. He sold his business to his son Dallas the first of January. Mr. Cordell was a member of the Shell Creek Christian Church and was prominent in the affairs of the community, having lived there his entire life.
Surviving are three sons, Dallas V. Cordell of the home, Henry R. Cordell of Shell Creek Station, Roscoe of route 1, Shell Creek; a foster daughter, Mrs. Melbourne Norris of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Nola Shell of Sweetwater, Tenn., and Mrs. L. A. Judy of Champaign City, Ill.; one brother, Nat Cordell of Shell Creek. His wife preceded him in death a year ago last January.
Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock, with the Rev. John Mathes officiating and burial in the family cemetery. The body will be removed to the home this evening where it will lie in state until the funeral hour. Funeral services are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CORDELL, Betty Naomi

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MRS. BETTY NAOMI CORDELL
Mrs. Betty Naomi Cordell, age 48, died at her home in Shell Creek, Monday afternoon at one

o’clock after a short illness.
Mrs. Cordell was a native of North Carolina, coming to Shell Creek after her marriage to Jack

Cordell. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian church at Shell Creek, Wednesday afternoon

at 1:30 with the Rev. A. G. Riddle officiating, assisted by Rev. John Mathes. Interment will be in the Cordell Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband; five daughters, Mrs. Dora Boone, Mrs. Brooks Shell of Shell Creek, Mrs. John Blevins of Elizabethton, Miss Thelma Cordell and Miss Lilly Mae Cordell of Shell Creek; two sons, Vernon Cordell of Elizabethton, Will Cordell of Shell Creek; her father, Will Riddle of Rutherford College, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Poston of Bingham, Ala., Mrs. C. L. Wills of Johnson City; six brothers, Walter Riddle, Earl Riddle of Conley Springs, N. C., Clayton Riddle of New York, Lamont Riddle of Elizabethton, Ray Riddle of Rutherford College, N. C.; also five grandchildren.

Active pallbearers will be N. E. Hyder, C. M. Morgan, Walter Brinkley, Byron Graybeal, Roy Blackwell and H. T. Shell.

CORDELL, Maggie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 28, 1943 MRS. A. R. CORDELL

Mr. A. R. (Maggie) Cordell, age 72, a well known resident of Carter county died at her home, Shell Creek, R.F.D. No. 1, early this morning after a long illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. John Mathes in charge. Interment will be in the family cemetery.

Survivors are her husband, A. R. Cordell; three sons, Henry, Roscoe, and Dallas Cordell, all of Shell Creek; foster daughter, Mrs. Milbourne Norris, Elizabethton; two brothers, A. B. Hoss of Elk Millers, and F. S. Hoss, Shell Creek; also seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, a number of nephews and nieces.

Nephews will act as pallbearers and nieces will act as flowerbearers[sic].

CORDELL, Tom

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 21, 1939 TOM CORDELL

Tom Cordell, 78, died at his home on Hampton Creek, Wednesday morning.

Funeral services were held at the Cordell Cemetery Thursday afternoon with Rev. Radford officiating.

Survivors are three sons, Bob of Heaton Creek, Russell and Nat of Hampton Creek; three brothers, Adolph, Nat, and Jack, all of Shell Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Shell of Sweetwater, Tenn., and Mrs. Lilly Judy of Champaign, Illinois.

CORDLE, Sallie

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 6, 1949
MRS. SALLIE CORDLE
Mrs. Sallie Cordle, age 49, died in a local hospital Thursday afternoon, after an illness of eleven months. Survivors are four sons, Lawrence, Clarence, Arnold and Clyde of Charlotte, N. C.; one daughter, Katherine of Elizabethton, who makes her home with an aunt, Mrs. W. T. Fuller; one grandson, Clarence, Jr., Charlotte; five sisters and seven brothers.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with

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Rev. William Taggart and Rev. James A. Clark officiating. Music will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers: T. A. Dugger, Jr., Herman Randolph, Mack Morris, Frank Isaac, Charles Moody, Ed Watson.

The body will be returned to the home of her sister, Mrs. W. T. Fuller, 508 Maple Street, Friday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CORNETT, Beulah Kate

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 7, 1944 MISS BEULAH KATE CORNETT

Miss Beulah Kate Cornett, 35, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cornett of Shouns, died Monday. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving are her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Wiley Smith of Shouns and Mrs. Dave Guy of

Kingsport; and two brothers, Filmore Cornett of Westchester, Pa. and Wade Cornett of Kingsport. Funeral arrangements were incomplete today.

CORNETT, Clyne Nelson

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 16, 1940
CLYNE CORNETT DIES AT HOME ON STATE LINE ROAD MONDAY
Clyne Nelson Cornett, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cornett, died at the home of his parents on State Line Road last night.
Surviving are his parents; three sisters, Mrs. Georgia Cardton, Roan Mountain; Mrs. Retha Whitehead, Blevins; Mrs. Mary Tolley, Hampton; also his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cornett, Hopson; Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Stephens, Hampton.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Little Mountain Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. George Westmoreland will be in charge of the service, assisted by Rev. John Hall, Rev. Wade Green. Burial will be made in the Blevins Cemetery.
Active pallbearers: Clarence Stephens, Mack Gouge, Robert Potter, Shoun Stephens, Clifford Stephens, Stewart Whitehead, Phillip Tolley.

CORNETT, David

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 5, 1963 TRADE

Word has been received here that David Cornett was killed in a tractor accident in Elton[sic], Md. Mr. Cornett was well known in this area. He was the son of the late Manuel and Zene Reece Cornett of Trade.

CORNETT, David E.

“Elizabethton Star,” August 29, 1937 DAVID E. CORNETT

MOUNTAIN CITY, Aug. 27 – Funeral services for David E. Cornett, 89 years of age, said to be the last surviving veteran of the Civil War in Johnson county, were conducted from the Church of Christ in this city on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. G. W. Wise, pastor of the church was in charge. Survivors are the widow, six children, a number of step-children and grandchildren.

Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery.

CORNETT, Della D.

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DELLA D. CORNETT…
… 87, Shouns, died yesterday morning at her home following an extended illness.
She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Filmore and Wade Cornett; one brother, Mack Davis, all of Mountain City; two daughters, Mrs. Ora Smith, Shouns, and Mrs. Cora Guy, Kingsport; a brother, Cluel Davis, Newland, N. C.; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Williams, Milton Freewater[sic], Ore.; Mrs. Cornelia Hubbs, Milton, Ore.; Mrs. Maggie Forester, Riverbank, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. from the Vaughts Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Grady V. Stout and H. T. Mabry officiating. Interment was in the Hodge cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

CORNETT, Edward B. “Edd”

The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 25, 1964
Edward “Edd” B. Cornett…
Edward “Edd” B. Cornett, age 71, Rte. 2, Mountain City, Laurel community, died in the Johnson City Memorial Hospital Friday at 6:45 a.m. after a lengthy illness. Mr. Cornett was a native of Johnson County, the son of the late Ruben and Mary Eller Cornett; a retired farmer and member of the Axion Church of Christ.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Edward Cornett, Mountain City; two sons, James Cornett and Elmer Cornett, both Mountain City; one brother, George Cornett, Mountain City and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; also a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from the Axion Church of Christ Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Calyton[sic] Winters officiating. Burial was in Cornett cemetery. Pallbearers were friends and neighbors; flower bearers ladies of the church and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

CORNETT, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 4, 1932 RITES HELD

Funeral services were held this morning for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cornett, 713 Elm Street, who died yesterday morning. Interment was made in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

Same Issue:
RECORD OF 4 DEATHS OVER WEEK-END COUNTY RECORDS

Four deaths were recorded in the county and over the week-end. Two of the deaths were described as natural, one a suicide, and the fourth was the finding of a partially decomposed body of a child.

William Bowers, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bowers, of Hunter, died Saturday and the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cornett, 713 Elm Street, succumbed Sunday morning. Hassie McKinnis, 24, drank poison and ended her life Saturday afternoon. It was said she drank the poison at her boarding house in Valley Forge, dying later in Shoun’s hospital. The fourth death was that of a child found dead Saturday by several hunters in the county.

CORNETT, Infant

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 14, 1965
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cornett died at Butler Memorial Clinic Sunday at 2:30

a.m.
Survivors other than the father and mother are one brother, Elmer Cornett, Jr.; grandmother, Mrs.

Edward Cornett, Mountain City. 510

Funeral services conducted at Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Monday at 10 a.m. with Rev. D.S. Miller officiating. The burial was in Cornett cemetery.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

CORNETT, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 16, 1936
INFANT CORNETT
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Cornett, Gap Creek Road, died this morning at ten o’clock.
Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Saturday afternoon at 2:00. Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

CORNETT, Jack Hoover

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 2, 1967 Jack Hoover Cornett. . .

Jack Hoover Cornett, age 38 of Route 1, Mountain City, Dry Stone Branch community, died Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. at his residence after a lengthy illness. A native of Johnson County, he was a farmer and son of the late John McKinley Cornett and Mrs. Mrytle[sic] Jenkins Cornett.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Betty Cornett, Mountain City; one son John Paul Cornett, Mountain City; mother, Mrs. Myrtle Cornett, Mountain City; two brothers, Wyley Cornett, Gahanna, O., and Bob Cornett, Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Gentry, New Castle, Del., Mrs. Bonnie Joe Burgess, Gainesville, Fla.

Funeral services were conducted from Gentry Funeral Home chapel Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Johnson and the Rev. David Kennedy officiating. Burial was in Cornett cemetery.

Pallbearers and flowerbearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CORNETT, Jack Hoover

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 2, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

We want our friends and neighbors to know how very much their kind concern for us at the time of our bereavement in the death of our husband and father, Jack H. Cornett, has meant to us.

The beautiful flowers, food, the consoling words, cards and kind acts will always be gratefully remembered.

We are especially appreciative for the ministry of Rev. David Kennedy and Rev. Robert Johnson, and all who assisted in the services, and to the Gentry Funeral Home.

Mrs. Jack H. Cornett and Son

CORNETT, Jennie

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 25, 1947 MRS. JENNIE CORNETT

Mrs. Jennie Cornett, 78, of Rte. 2, died at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. Karl Madron, Rte. 2, on Friday at 8:40 p.m., following an illness of 11 days.

Mrs. Cornett was a member of the Liberty Christian Church.

She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Karl Madron and Mrs. David Smith, Rte. 2, Mrs. Faye Dickens and Mrs. David Robinson, Rte. 2; Mrs. John Cox, Todd, N.C., and Mrs. H. J. Lefler, Pulaski, Ky.; one son, Glenn Osborne, Rte. 2; one brother, C. O. Shupe, Rte. 1; four sisters, Mrs. Inez Osborne, Mrs. Liza Cress, Mrs. John Phillippi, and Mrs. Mattie Senney, all of Mountain City; 41 grandchildren and 33

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great grandchildren.
Funeral was conducted at the Liberty Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ray Stewart and Rev.

Miller officiating. Burial followed in the Phillippi Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers.

CORNETT, Jennie

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, December 28, 1947 MRS. JENNIE CORNETT

Mrs. Jennie Cornett, 73, of Route 2, Mountain City, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Karl Madron, Route 2, Mountain City Friday at 8:40 p.m. after an eleven days’ illness. She was a member of the Liberty Christian Church.

She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Karl Madron and Mrs. Dave Smith of Route 2, Mountain City, Mrs. Faye Dickens and Mrs. Dave Robinson of Route 1, Mountain City, Mrs. John Cox of Todd, North Carolina, and Mrs. H. J. Lefler of Pulaski, Kentucky; one son, Glenn Osborne of Route 2, Mountain City; one brother, C. O. Shupe of Mountain City; four sisters, Mrs. Inez Osborne, Mrs. Liza Cress, Mrs. John Phillippi, and Mrs. Mattie Fenners all of Mountain City; forty-one grandchildren and thirty-three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Liberty Christian Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ray Stewart and the Rev. Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Phillippi Cemetery. The grandsons will serve as active pallbearers.

The body was removed to the home of Mrs. Karl Madron Saturday at 4:00 p.m. where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the church to lie-in-state until the funeral hour.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CORNETT, J. Frank

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 2, 1935
J. FRANK CORNETT
J. Frank Cornett, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cornett of Keenburg, died at a local hospital at 10:30 last night, having been ill about one month with measles and pneumonia.
J. Frank was unusually bright for one of his tender age, which made him the idol of every one who knew him and his passing has touched the whole community, feeling keenly the disappearance of the cherry smile and bright remarks.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the Harmony Baptist Church near the home, where he attended Sunday school. The Rev. Black will officiate. Interment will be made in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Howard Holden, Eddie Holden, Bob Roark, Fred Edens, Ed Kyte and Chas. Smith. Flower bearers will be selected from the members of the Sunday school.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cornett; one brother, Bill Cornett; his grandmother, Mrs. J. A. Cornett.

CORNETT, John McKinley

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 14, 1950 JOHN McKINLEY CORNETT…

John McKinley Cornett, 52, a prominent farmer of Johnson County, died in Statesville Hospital, Statesville, N. C., Saturday night, Dec. 16, following an illness of several weeks.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Cornett; three sons, Wiley, Jack H. and Robert F., all of Mountain City; two daughters, Pauline and Bonnie, both of Mountain City; three brothers, Oscar, Edward and George Cornett, all of Mountain City; two sisters, Betty Cornett and Mrs. Florence Potter, both of

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Mountain City.
The funeral was conducted from the residence at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, with Rev. Dora

Thomas officiating.

CORNETT, Judy Lynn

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 12, 1963
Judy Lynn Cornett…
Judy Lynn Cornett, age 15 of Cleveland, Ohio, died at her home Thursday morning after a long illness. Survivors include the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cornett, Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Kathy Cornett, Cleveland; two brothers, Timmy and Larry Cornett, both of Cleveland; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cornett, Creston, N.C. and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cress, Mountain City.
Funeral services were conducted from Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Charles Cress, J.R. Cress, Bobby Cornett and B. Cassedy.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CORNETT, Leonard

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 5, 1951 LEONARD CORNETT

Leonard Cornett, 50, died at the home of a sister, Mrs. Clarence Pierce of Rte. 3, Mountain City, Monday at 12:10 after a three month illness.

Survivors are one son, James D. Cornett; one daughter, Helen Lois Cornett; two grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Clarence Pierce, Mountain City, Mrs. Arthur Rotenberry of Welch, W. Va., Miss Sallie Cornett of Mountain City, Mrs. John Michaels of Abingdon, Va., Mrs. Waler Williams of Stanley Town, W. Va.; one brother, Roy Cornett of Mountain City.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Campbell and Rev. Ted Robinson officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery.

CORNETT, Mary Elizabeth

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 21, 1960 MARY ELIZABETH (BETTY) CORNETT

… 79, Route 2, Mountain City, died at her home Saturday at 6:00 a.m. after a long illness. Miss Cornett was a native of Johnson county and a member of non-denominational church.

Survivors include two brothers, Edward and George Cornett, of Mountain City; also 11 nephews and four nieces.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

Funeral services were conducted from the home of Edward Cornett Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Conrad Gorloff and Rev. Dennis Falb officiating.

Burial was in the Cornett cemetery.

CORNETT, Mary Louise

“Johnson County News,” January 2, 1947 MRS. MARY LOUISE CORNETT

Mrs. Mary Louise Cornett, 74, died at the home of a son, Donald, Rte. 2, Elizabethton, Dec. 26 at 11:30 p.m. after a lingering illness.

A native of North Carolina, she had made her home near here for the past several years. She was a member of the Hunter Baptist Church.

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Surviving are her husband, McClellan Cornett; two daughters, Mrs. Sol Adams of Vilas, N. C. and Mrs. Lee Fletcher of Elizabethton; five sons, Onnell of Appalachia, N. Y., Leonard of New York, Grady H. of Elizabethton, Arlton of Elk Park, N. C., Donald of near Elizabethton; 25 grandchildren, five great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Della McGlamery, Mrs. Annie Hodge, and Mrs. Callie Dunn, all of Mountain City; and Mrs. Maggie Lee of the state of Washington; and four brothers, John, George, Joe and Stacy Pierce, all of Washington state.

Funeral services were conducted from Hunter Baptist Church Dec. 28 at 2 p.m., with burial in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Officiating ministers were Rev. Lloyd Greer, Rev. Robert Pettit and Rev. Smith.

CORNETT, Perdia R.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 13, 1970
DEATHS
Mrs. Perdia R. Cornett, 63, of Rt. 3, Mountain City, died Friday, 9 p.m., in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late James J. and Victoria Jenkins Roberts. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Survivors include her husband, Roy F. Cornett, Mountain City; one brother, Walter C. Roberts, Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Archie Roberts, Mountain City, and Mrs. Irene Thomas, Service Creek, Ore.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, 10:30 a.m., from the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herbert Horne officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were friends and neighbors.
Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CORNETT, Samuel Newton

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 1, 1955 SAMUEL NEWTON CORNETT…

… 60, of Bend, Oregon, died of a heart attack, May 29.

Cornett was a native of Johnson County, having moved to Bend thirty-one years ago. He had been a locomotive engineer for years.

He was the son of the late Milburn and Ollie Shoun Cornett.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Faye Harbin Cornett; one son, Harlie of Athena, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. A. B. Snider of Bend, and two granddaughters.

Mr. Cornett was related to the Harbin and Mrs. M. L. Shoun families of Johnson County.

CORNETT, William A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 19, 1956 WILLIAM A. CORNETT…

… 90, died at his home near Shouns, Saturday, Dec. 29, following a long illness.

He had been a resident of Johnson County for the past 65 years, and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors are two sons, Filmore Cornett of Ocean City, N. J., and Wade Cornett of Mountain City; two daughters, Mrs. Dave Guy of Kingsport and Mrs. Wiley Smith of Shouns; 19 grandchildren; 33 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Vaughts Gap Church at 2 p.m., Monday, with Rev. Eugene Johnson, Rev. Emmett Lewis and H. T. Mabry officiating.

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The pallbearers included Cecil and Kenneth Cornett, Ernest Smith, O. D. Guy, Howard Guy, Clarence Fenner, Bud Hensley, Malcom Howard and Ray Wills. Flower bearers were the granddaughters.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

CORNETT, William J.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 2, 1944 WILLIAM J. CORNETT

William J. Cornett, 70, died at his home here after a long illness. He had been a member of the Bethel Baptist Church since 1922.

In 1900 he married Lora Elizabeth Michael and to this union eight children were born. His wife and one child preceded him in death.

Surviving are seven children: Leonard Cornett, Boone, N. C.; Mrs. Floy L. Pierce; Miss Sallie V. Cornett, Roy F. Cornett, of Mountain City; Mrs. Dolly M. Ratenberry, Welsh, West Va.; Mrs. Elsie Nell Michaels, Abingdon, Va.; Mrs. Mary Alice Williams, Christianburg, Va.; five brothers and sisters, Abraham Cornett, Watauga, N. C.; Mrs. Georgia Ann Norris, Mrs. Ida Church, Mrs. Rosa Gentry, of Mountain City; Mrs. Sallie Wheeloch, Baltimore, Md. Also 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held at the Dewey Christian Church with Rev. Jim Jones officiating. Interment was in the Wilson Cemetery. Donnelly Funeral Home had charge of the funeral.

CORNETT, William Oscar

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 15, 1958 WILLIAM OSCAR CORNETT

William Oscar Cornett, 73, died in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Magnolia Cornett; two sons, Dale and Dennis Cornett of Los Angeles, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. John Lodi of Newport, R. I.; two brothers, Ed and George Cornett of Mountain City, and one sister, Betty Cornett of Mountain City.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. at Earl’s Chapel Baptist Church Tuesday with Rev. A. E. Browne and Rev. Ernest Rash officiating. Millard Michael was in charge of the music. Pallbearers were Johnny Lodi, Fred Miller, Tom Cornett, Carl Cornett, Jack Cornett, and Alf Wilson.

Buried was in the Cornett Cemetery.

CORPENING, W. S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 3, 1933 W. S. CORPENING

W. S. Corpening, aged 38, died suddenly this morning about four o’clock at his home, 502 Watauga Avenue, Johnson City, Tennessee. He is survived by his widow and one son, Billy; his mother, Mrs. A. M. Corpening; two sisters, Mrs. Bruce Crosby of Johnson City and Mrs. Frank Hodges of Morristown; two brothers, C. C. Corpening of Johnson City and J. B. Corpening of Akron, Ohio. Mr. Corpening has been connected in business with the Range Motor Co. for a number of years. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

CORRELL, Dorothy Marie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 23, 1933 DOROTHY CORRELL

Dorothy Marie Correll, the four-weeks’ old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Correll, died at the home Sunday afternoon at 1:30. Funeral services will be conducted from the home this afternoon at 2 o’clock.

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CORRELL, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 25, 1935
INFANT CORRELL
Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Correll, who died at the home of her parents yesterday morning after a brief illness, were conducted from the residence this morning at 10 o’clock, the Rev. James Fair officiating. Burial will be in the Colbough Cemetery.

CORRELL, Jimmie Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 19, 1936
JIMMIE LEE CORRELL
Jimmie Lee Correll, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Correll, died Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the home in Biltmore, after a short illness.
Funeral will be conducted from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this morning at ten o’clock with the Rev. M. W. Frye officiating. Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Survivors are the parents; one sister, Gladys Correll; one brother, Carl Allen Correll; and grandparents, Mrs. Violet Greene, Mrs. Jane Markland, and John Markland, all of Elizabethton.

CORRELL, William C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 17, 1947 DR. WM. C. CORRELL

Dr. William C. Correll, 40, a grandson of the late C. C. Collins, a Carter County lawyer for 50 years, died Tuesday at the Veterans Administration facility at Shreveport, La. His funeral was held Wednesday afternoon in Memphis.

Dr. Correll was born and reared in Elizabethton and lived here until he was 14 years old. His mother was Mrs. Laura Collins Correll.

He entered the Army air forces before Pearl Harbor and saw extensive service in the Pacific. He reached the rank of major in the medical corps during the war.

CORUM, Georgia Ann

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 11, 1958 MRS. GEORGIA ANN CORUM

Mrs. Georgia Ann Corum, 89, died June 3, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Noland, Mountain City Rte 2.

She was a member of the Ackison Creek Church of Christ.

Surviving are two sons, C. W. of Mountain City and Roy of Knoxville; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Noland and Mrs. Bessie Winters, both of Mountain City, and 20 grandchildren; 76 great- grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.

A sister, Mrs. Sarah Bershear of North Wilkesboro, N. C., also died June 3. She will be buried June 5 at North Wilkesboro, N. C.

Funeral services for Mrs. Corum will be held at Ackison Creek Church of Christ at 2:00 p.m. June 5 with Jerry Vie and Alvin Barry officiating.

Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Ted and Sam Noland, Clayton, Howard and James Winters, Roscoe, Bill Jr. and Andy Corum.

Burial will be in Cornett Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

CORUM, Lizzie

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“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 27, 1947 MRS. LIZZIE CORUM

Mrs. Lizzie Corum, 66, died at her home, Route 1, Neva, Thursday at 2:00 a.m., after a four day illness.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lula Arnold and Mrs. Bell McCoy both of Neva; two sons, John Corum of Vistory[sic], West Virginia and Walter Corum of West Chester, Pennsylvania; two brothers, three sisters, twenty-seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

CORUM, Lizzie

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 28, 1947 MRS. LIZZIE CORUM

Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Corum, 66, who died at her home, Route 1, Neva, Thursday morning after a four day illness, will be conducted from the Missionary Baptist Church of Neva Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Edward Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Tester Cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lula Arnold and Mrs. Bell McCoy, both of Neva; two sons, John Corum of Victory, W. Va., and Walter Corum of Westchester, Pa.; two brothers, three sisters, 27 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 12:00 noon Saturday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.

CORUM, Lizzie

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 3, 1947
MRS. LIZZIE CORUM…
Mrs. Lizzie Corum, 66, died at her home, Rte. 1, Neva, Thursday at 2 a.m. after a four-day illness.
Funeral will be conducted from Missionary Baptist Church, Neva, on Saturday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Edward Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Tester Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lula Arnold and Mrs. Bell McCoy, both of Neva; two sons, John of Victory, W. Va., and Walter of West Chester, Pa.; two brothers, three sisters, 27 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

CORVIN, Lonnie (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 9, 1937
WRECK LEAVES ONE DEAD AND SEVEN INJURED Family Was On Way To Elizabethton For Visit

Bound for Elizabethton to visit her brother, Rhudell Eastwood, Mrs. Lonnie Corvin, 33-year-old Wytheville, Va. woman, was killed and her husband, mother, sister, and four children were injured when their automobile overturned near an overhead bridge near Abingdon, Va. at 7:30 yesterday morning.

Mrs. Corvin died in the George Ben Johnson hospital in Abingdon at 11:35 yesterday morning as a result of a fractured skull and extreme shock. Lonnie Corvin, her husband, is in serious condition from a fractured skull and deep lacerations of the scalp.

Hospital attaches reported this morning that all those injured in the accident were “doing nicely.” No complications have developed it was said.

Mrs. John Eastwood, 55, mother of Mrs. Corvin was thrown 50 feet from the smashed car. She is in a critical condition with possible skull fracture and severe lacerations of the scalp. She is still unconscious.

Miss Eleanor Eastwood, 18-year-old sister of Mrs. Corvin, has chest injuries, possible fracture of several ribs, painful lacerations about the knee, and is suffering from shock.

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Doris, 5, the most seriously injured of the Corvin children, suffered scalp lacerations, bruises and cuts. Physicians stated that the condition of the other children, Charline, 10, Fay, 8, and Preston, 9-months- old, was “satisfactory.”

The automobile failed to “make” the curve, swerved to the right, clipped off three guard posts, overturned four times, and came to rest against a line of guard posts on the curve. All the occupants were thrown from the demolished vehicle. Only two of the victims were conscious when eyewitnesses arrived at the scene.

COTHERN, Joe

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 2, 1931
JOE COTHERN
Joe Cothern, 29, died at his home on Simerly Creek yesterday afternoon, as the result of a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in the Cothern Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow and two daughters, Cilva and Iva Cothern.

COTTRELL, Bobby

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 2, 1934 MOUNTAIN CITY.

Bobby, little three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Cottrell, died at her home here Friday night after a short illness of pneumonia. The remains were taken to Boone, N. C., Saturday where funeral services were held and interment made.

COTTRELL, J. L. (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 25, 1935
DR. COTTRELL LOSES FIGHT WITH DEATH
Prominent Physician Dies After A Stroke
Following a stroke of paralysis suffered ten days ago while at work, Dr. J. L. Cottrell, 65, respected citizen of Elizabethton, died yesterday morning at 10:30 at his home at 107 East F Street.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the First Baptist Church, Rev C. L. Bowden will officiate, assisted by Rev. W. F. Pitts and Rev. S. H. Austin. Internment will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Prominent in crippled children work and being instrumental in placing many children in the Shriner’s Hospital and also holding clinics for children of Johnson, Carter and Unicoi Counties in his own office, Dr. J. L. Cottrell was one of Elizabethton’s outstanding citizens. He was for the past five years city physician, and surgeon for the East Tennessee and West North Carolina Railroad and the Southern Railroad for many years. He was a charter member of the Rotary Club, a deacon of the First Baptist Church, and a member of the East Tennessee Medical Association and Carter County Medical Association. He was also formerly connected with Elizabethton General Hospital.

Dr. J. L. Cottrell was born in Boone, N.C. in 1870. He attended Medical School in Richmond, Va., and Baltimore. He had practiced medicine for thirty years. Fourteen years ago he and his family moved to Elizabethton from Mountain City. In 1909, Dr. Cottrell was united in marriage with Miss Julia Crouch, who survives. Other survivors are his two sons, John L. and Joe Park Cottrell both of this city.

Associates of the deceased in the medical profession will act as active pallbearers. They are Dr. J. B. Shoun, Dr. E. L. Caudell, Dr. E. T. Pearson, Dr. R. A. Range, Dr. W. G. Frost, Dr. R. B. Howard, Dr. P. S. Williams and Dr. C. L. Baughman.
Members of the T.E.L. class and Circle No. 2 of the First Baptist Church will have charge of the flowers. Mrs. C. L. Bowden will have charge of the music.

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COTTRELL, Julia Allison

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 26, 1969 MRS. COTTRELL SERVICES CONDUCTED

Services for Mrs. Julia Allison Cottrell, 91, were conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday at Finley, Dorris and Charlton Funeral Home.

The Rev. Robert J. Norman, pastor of Belmont Heights Baptist Church, officiated, assisted by Dr. John D. Freeman, senior minister of the church.

Graveside services and burial were at 3 p.m., Friday at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton.

Mrs. Cottrell died Tuesday, Nov. 18, in a Franklin infirmary following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late George Preston and Mary Elizabeth Crouch.

In 1909 she was married to Dr. John L. Cottrell, Sr. They lived in Mountain City until 1923 and then moved to Elizabethton where they resided until his death in 1935. Mrs. Cottrell moved to Nashville in 1947.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Mountain City.
Mrs. Cottrell was a member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, John L. Cottrell, Nashville; and Joe P. Cottrell, Roswell, N. M.; and

two grandchildren.

COTTRELL, Susan

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 23, 1934 MRS. COTTRELL DIES AT HOME

Mrs. Susan Cottrell, 86, died at the home of her son, Dr. J. L. Cottrell, Wednesday at 9:10 p.m. Mrs. Cottrell has made her home with Dr. Cottrell for the past ten years. For four years she had been practically an invalid.

A brief funeral service will be conducted from the home of Dr. Cottrell, 107 F Street, Friday morning at 7:30, the Reverend C. L. Bowden, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, officiating, assisted by the Reverence Hicks of Boone, N. C.

Interment will take place in the family cemetery at Boone, N. C. Mrs. Cottrell is survived by one son, Dr. J. L. Cottrell, of Elizabethton, and one sister, Mrs. Julia Spencer of Granite Falls, N. C.

Pall bearers will be deacons of the First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. Honorary pall bearers[sic] will be deacons of the First Baptist Church of Boone, N. C. Flower bearers will be old friends of Mrs. Cottrell of Elizabethton.

COUNTS, Helen Gertrude

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, March 17, 1949 [published at a later date] HELEN GERTRUDE COUNTS

Helen Gertrude Counts, four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Counts, died at her home near Holston, Va., Saturday, March 19.

Surviving are her parents; two brothers, Charles and Edward; one sister, Virginia; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Vaught, Shouns.

The funeral was held at the residence Sunday, march 20, with Rev. Elbert Mitchell officiating.

COURTNER, Isaac W.

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ISAAC W. COURTNER
Isaac W. Courtner, 89, died at his home in Carderview, Wednesday, March 2, at 11:35 p.m. after a

lingering illness. He was a native of Johnson County and a member of Cobb’s Creek Baptist Church.
He is survived by one son, R. A. Courtner of Carderview; one daughter, Nancy Courtner of Carderview; one sister, Mrs. Finnie Swift of Mountain City; one brother, George Grindstaff, of

Elizabethton.
Funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, from Cobb’s Creek Baptist Church, with Rev.

Clarence Nelson and Rev. Coy Riddle in charge. Burial was in Rock Spring cemetery at Doeville.
Active pallbearers; G. E. Walker, Roy Trivett, W. D. Dugger, Herman Campbell, S. B. Dugger, and F. M. Matherly.

COURTNER, Isaac W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 3, 1949
ISAAC COURTNER
Isaac W. Courtner, age 89, died at his home at Carderview, Wednesday at 11:35 p.m. after a lingering illness.
Courtner was a native of Johnson County, and a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors are one son, R. A. Courtner, Carderview; one daughter, Nancy Courtner, Carderview; one sister, Mrs. Finnie Swift, Mountain City; one brother, George Grindstaff, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Clarence Nelson and Rev. Coy Riddle officiating.
Burial will be in Rock Springs Cemetery at Doeville.
Active pallbearers: G. G. Walker, Roy Trivett, W. D. Dugger, Herman Campbell, S. B. Dugger, F. M. Matherly.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

COURTNER, James Edwin

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 27, 1957 [published at a later date] JAMES EDWIN COURTNER…

… infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Courtner, died at Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C. Saturday, Dec. 14, due to pneumonia.
Survivors other than the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McElyea of Mountain City and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John K. Courtner of Neva.

Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. David Miller and H. T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were Blaine Greer, Bruce Roberts, Albert Brown and Wade Ward. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

COURTNER, Maggie Belle

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 17, 1943 MRS. MAGGIE B. COURTNER

Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Belle “Billie” Courtner, who died in the King’s Mountain Hospital last Friday morning after a week’s illness of pneumonia, will be held at Mary St. Baptist church, Bristol, Sunday afternoon.

She is survived by her husband, Private Robert Earl Courtner, Miami, Florida; her father; three sisters of Bristol, Va.; and f__[illegible] brothers of the U. S. armed forces.

COURTNER, Nannie L.

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 7, 1959
NANNIE L. COURNTER…
… 69, died at the home of her brother, R. A. Courtner, butler, Dec. 22, after an illness of six weeks.
She was a native of Johnson county and the daughter of the late I. W. and Emaline Grindstaff Courtner. She was a member of the Butler Baptist Church.
Survivors are one brother, R. A. Courtner; four nieces and three nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Butler Baptist Church with Revs. R. F. Fowler and Ralph Hyder officiating. Rev. Ben Wood was in charge of the music.
Burial was in Grindstaff cemetery.
Pallbearers were Henry Lowe, Earl Lipford, Thomas Cable, Jr., James Williams, T. R. Gregg, W. D. Dugger, L. D. Dugger and Roy Trivett.

COURTNER, Paul

“The Tomahawk,” December 20, 1961
Paul Courtner…
…35, died at 3 a.m. Saturday in Johnson City Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
A native of Johnson County, Courtner was a veteran of World War II.
His mother, Mrs. Mattie Mae Netherly Courtner, died Jan. 1, 1959.
Courtner was an employee of the American Snuff Co., a member of the Butler Baptist Church and Roan Creek Masonic Lodge 679, and the Knoxville Consistory, Scottish Rite body.
Survivors include his wodow[sic], Mrs. Edna Honeycutt Courtner; his father, Allen Courtner, Butler four sisters, Mrs. Lucille Lowe, Mrs. Chloe Lipford, Mrs. Vernell Cable, all of Butler, and Frances Courtner, Elizabethton; two brothers, Howard Courtner, Butler, and Earl Courtner, Johnson City.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the Butler Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Fowler, the Rev. Ralph Hyder officiating. The Rev. Ben Wood in charge of music. Burial in Butler Memorial Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Robert Edwards, James Wilson, Roby Gouge, Ralph Stout, George Shoun, James Williams, C.L. Grindstaff, Sonny Shoun. Honorary pallbearers were E.B. Tolliver, Doctors Carroll H. Long, Ben Hall, R.O. Glenn, and George Shoun, F.P. Curtis, W.D. Dugger, Carl Arney, S.B. Dugger, Elbert Tucker, Millard Fletcher, Walter Broyles, Worley Pierce, Dallas Moody.
Roan Creek Masonic Lodge No. 679 was in charge of graveside services.

COURTNER, R. A. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 14, 1959
MRS. R. A. COURTNER…
… 65, Butler, died unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, Jan. 7.
A native of Johnson county, Mrs. Courtner had lived most of her life in Butler. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Nancy Reece Neatherly, a member of the Butler Baptist Church and the Royal Neighbor Lodge.
Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Chloe Lipford, Mrs. Vernell Cable, Mrs. Lucille Lowe of Butler, Frances Courtner of the home; three sons, Earl Courtner of Johnson City, Paul Courtner of Butler, Howard Courtner of the home; two granddaughters, Carolyn Courtner of Johnson City, Nioka Lowe of Butler; two grandsons, Michael Lowe of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Stevie Courtner of Johnson City; four sisters, Mrs. Jeroma Crockett, Mrs. Lee Mace, Mrs. June Holly of Elizabethton, Mrs. Blanche Smith of Lockhart, Fla.; two brothers, O. O. Neatherly of Johnson City, O. S. Neatherly of Bulls Gap.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Butler Baptist Church with Rev. R. F. Fowler, Rev. Ben Wood, Rev. Ralph Hyder officiating. Rev. Wood was in charge of the music.
Burial was in Butler Memorial Cemetery.

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Pallbearers were Tine Honeycutt, James Williams, Carl Arney, George Shoun, T. R. Gregg, Roy Trivette, W. D. Dugger, R. L. White.

COUSINS, Jack

“The Tomahawk,” April 11, 1962
Jack Cousins Succumbs
Word was received late last week of the sudden death of A.D. (Jack) Cousins, March 28 at Raymondsville, Texas.
For the past several summers Mr. Cousins had been one of the buyers on the local bean and the fresh vegetable market. At the time of his death he was a dealer in the fresh vegetable marked in Raymondsville. Funeral services and burial were held at Raymondsville.

COWAN, Fronia

“The Tomahawk,” August 17, 1955
MRS. FRONIA COWAN…
… 79, Rte. 1, Butler, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Thursday, Aug. 18, after an illness of one week.
She was a lifelong resident of Butler community and a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church. She was the wife of the late Ezra Cowan, who died two years ago.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Dewey Greenwell, Mrs. Hobert Dean, Mrs. Fred Dugger, and Mrs. Wade Snyder, all of Butler, Mrs. Clyde Anderson of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Johnny Stelzer of Miami, Fla.; four sons, Smith Cowan of Winston-Salem, N. C. Ronda Cowan of Johnson City, and Vonray Cowan of Butler, Wiley Cowan of Johnson City; three brothers, Will Cable and Sam Cable, both of Sugar Grove, N. C., and Jurde Cable of Butler; 32 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Ronda Earp and Rev. H. M. Slagle, Jr., officiating.
Pallbearers were Dock Dugger, Mark Dugger, Burnice Snyder, France Holloway, Ode Wolfe, Ernest Holloway, Glenn Snyder, and Paul Snyder.

COWAN, Winnie Bunton

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 27, 1941 WINNIE BUNTON COWAN

Mrs. Winnie Bunton Cowan, age 40, died in a local hospital this morning at 5:00 o’clock after an illness of several weeks.

Mrs. Cowan was a native of Johnson county being a daughter of the late Taylor and Jane White Bunton, prominent Johnson county families. She was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors are her husband, Ronda Cowan; one daughter, Rosie Cowan; two sons, Vestal Ray and Clint of Butler; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Luther of Butler; four brothers, Mac Bunton, Vaughn Bunton of Butler, Clint of Kentucky and Clayton of N. C.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Meadow View Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Dayton Jones officiating. Burial will be made in the Bunton Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: David Dugger, Rod Evans, George Cable, J. D. Evans, George Henry Day, Spencer Bunton, Robert Norris, Jake Campbell.

Flower bearers: Miss Inez Reece, Mrs. George H. Day, Pauline Cable, Clint Isaacs, Bruce Greenwell, Charlie E. Reece, Jade Bunting, Hobe Norris, Nannie Norris, Pearl Potter, George Payne, Rod Evans.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home at Bunton Town, above Butler, today at 12:00 o’clock.

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COX, David

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 3, 1929
CARTER:
Carter, Tenn., Jan. 2 – Mr. And Mrs. Daniel Robinson returned Saturday from Picher, Okla., where they had been called several days previous on account of the sickness and death of Mrs. Robinson’s father, David Cox, Dec. 17. Burial at Pittsburgh, Kan.

COX, Eugene A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 21, 1955 REV. EUGENE A. COX…

… 78, of Bluff City, died at 8:12 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Born February 14, 1877, near Fordtown, he was the son of the late William K. and Clarissa Ferguson Cox. For the past year, he had made his home with his son Rev. Truett Cox of Bluff City.

Before his retirement 13 years ago, he had served 50 years in the ministry of Baptist churches. His last pastorate was at the Calvary Baptist Church of Elizabethton where he served 13 years.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Clara Haynes Cox; three sons, Dr. Ernest Haynes Cox of Gainesville, Fla., Rev. Truett Cox of Bluff City, and William L. Cox of Kingsport; one sister, Mrs. Lula Cox of Jefferson City, Mo.; one brother, Ernest M. Cox of Bethany, Okla., and seven grandchildren.

COX, Frank

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 7, 1932 JOHNSON CITY YOUTH KILLED

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Frank Cox, 24, Johnson City, was instantly killed, and Worley Stroup, 26, Johnson City, was critically injured when a motorcycle, which the two were riding, crashed into an automobile at the intersection of Oak Street and E. Watauga Avenue here Sunday.

The motorcycle, driven by Cox with Stroup as a passenger, crashed into the mid-section of an automobile driven by Charles Dillon of Newport, Tenn. Cox was catapulted into the Dillon automobile, the terrific impact of his body breaking the dividing structure between the front and rear seat of the automobile.

COX, Tate W. M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 9, 1945 Cox Funeral Held In Sullivan County

Funeral services for Tate W. M. Cox, 49, prominent Sullivan County farmer and businessman, and brother of Mrs. L. W. Phillips, manager of the Elizabethton Federal Employment Service Office, were conducted yesterday afternoon at the home, Maplehurst at Thomas’ Bridge.

The Rev. R. L. Hankins of Bluff City, conducted the services and burial was in East Hill Cemetery in Bristol.

Mr. Cox died late Monday afternoon of a heart attack. He was formerly associated with the Cox Hat Company at Bristol, but had been operating the farm of his mother since the death of his father in 1923. He also was a rural mail carrier out of the Bluff City post office.

In addition to Mrs. Phillips he is survived by his widow, the former Carrie McGarrity of Osceola, Ark.; one son, W. Henry (Billy) Cox, recently medically discharged from the Army, his mother, Mrs. W. H. Cox; one brother, Roy L. Cox of Columbus, Ohio; and two other sisters, Mrs. Homer A. Jones and Mrs. Bill Backman of Bristol.

COYLE, Chalice Kelly

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, October 5, 1940
FORMER RESIDENT DIES SUDDENLY IN NEW YORK

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Word has been received in this city announcing the death of Mrs. David Cushman Coyle in New York City last Thursday.
Mrs. Cushman[sic] was the former Miss Chalice Kelly and was well known in this city, having been head of the personnel department of the North American Rayon Corporation and the American Bemberg Corporation for some time.

She had been residing in Washington, D. C., with her husband, who is quite a noted writer. According to information received here, Mrs. Coyle had gone to New York for a visit and while there had decided she would go through the clinic in the Roosevelt hospital. She died quite suddenly in the hospital, while undergoing an examination.

Mr. Coyle was with the Wallace campaign party in Montana when he received the message announcing his wife’s death. He returned to New York by plane yesterday.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at 117 West 72nd street in New York City.

COYLE, Emma Snyder

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 16, 1959 MRS. EMMA SNYDER COYLE..

… 68, Rt. 7, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Childress in Jenkins, Ky., where she was visiting.

She had been ill for two weeks. She was a native of Johnson County, and a member of the First Christian Church of Mountain City.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Coyle; one daughter, Mrs. Childers; two sons, Frank E. Warren of Elizabethton, and Paul Warren of Flint, Mich.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday from Mountain City First Christian Church with W. J. Fair officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery.

Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.

CRABTREE, Eliza

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 27, 1932 MRS. ELIZA CRABTREE

Mrs. Eliza Crabtree, aged 79, died at her home near Valley Forge Wednesday night at 11:45 after an illness of two weeks.

Survivors are five sons, Herman Crabtree, Elizabethton; Luther Crabtree, Abingdon, Va.; Perry Crabtree, Marion, Va.; Dave Crabtree, Pilger, Neb.; and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Crabtree, Chatham Hill, Va.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later pending arrival of two sons from Nebraska.

CRABTREE, Herman Albert

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 9, 1950
HERMAN ALBERT CRABTREE
Herman Albert Crabtree, 54, of 711 First Street, Elizabethton, died unexpectedly Wednesday at 10 a.m., in a physician’s office in Johnson City.
Mr. Crabtree got up yesterday morning and didn’t feel well, and was taken to the physician’s office by his wife, where he died shortly after arriving. He came to Elizabethton from Saltville, Va. 22 years ago with his family and was employed with the North American Rayon Corporation. He left the plants in 1945 and opened a restaurant next to Montgomery Ward’s on Elk Avenue and later opened the first doughnut shop in Elizabethton. Since selling this business he has been employed with the Tennessee Valley Authority for the past four years.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Alice Crabtree; four daughters, Shirley and Eleanor, both of the home; Mrs. Ford Ayers of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Betty Sorrento of Everett, Mass.; one son, Herman (Bud) Jr. of

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Lancaster, Pa.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Garland Roach of Richlands, Va.; three grandchildren; and two brothers, L. S. Crabtree of Galax, Va. and Dave Crabtree of Millard, Neb.
Funeral arrangements, which are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home, are incomplete.

CRABTREE, Herman Albert

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 10, 1950
HERMAN ALBERT CRABTREE
Funeral services for Herman Albert Crabtree, 54, of 711 First Street, who died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the First Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating, assisted by the Rev. C. Y. Elkins. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Elizabethton Cemetery in Saltville, Virginia.
Active pallbearers will be A. C. Radcliff, P. D. Bradshaw, Sr., A. G. Williams, Edgar E. Barnes, Harlan Ledford, Coy W. Stagner, Kenneth Elliott and Buck Walker.
Mr. Crabtree is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Crabtree; four daughters, Shirley and Eleanor of the home, Mrs. Ford Ayers of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Bett Sorrento of Everett, Massachusetts; one son, Herman, Jr. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; one step-daughter, Mrs. Garland Roach of Richlands; three grandchildren; and two brothers, L. S. Crabtree of Galax, Virginia and Dave Crabtree of Millard, Nebraska.
The body was taken to the home today at 10 a.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CRABTREE, Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 17, 1941 THOMAS CRABTREE

Funeral services for Thomas Crabtree, age 57, who died at his home on First street Saturday evening after a short illness, will be conducted from the home of Jasper Denney this afternoon. Rev. George Westmoreland and Rev. Clarence Howington will officiate. Burial will be made in the Colbaugh cemetery.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Emma Crabtree; two step-daughters, Mrs. C. R. McAmis, Riceville, Tenn.; and Mrs. R. A. Franklin, Elizabethton; four step-sons, Bill Cannon, Elizabethton; Ivan Cannon, Greeneville; Roby and Hubert Cannon.

CRADDOCK, Ollie C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 30, 1963
Ollie Craddock Dies In Florida
O.C. Craddock passed away at Homestead, Fla., after a short illness last Saturday.
Mr. Craddock was well-known through the South in the fresh vegetable market. He has for many years been one of the leading buyers on the Mountain City Bean Market and was one of the prime factors in making the market here one of the biggest snap bean centers in the entire county.
He had acquired several real estate properties in the county, having built a modren[sic] home on the W.W. Hawkins farm two miles north of Mountain City in the Donnelly Creek section, where he lived during the summer.
While he was a native of Florida, he was a great lover of this mountain section of the country and spent as much time here as his business commitments elsewhere permitted. He was a great asset to Johnson County and his death has meant a great loss to the community.
He is survived by his widow, two sons and four daughters.

CRAIG, Harriett

“Elizabethton Star,” October 25, 1933
HARRIETT CRAIG, 88, COLORED, DIES IN ROAN ST. HOME

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Harriett Craig, 88, well-known colored woman, died at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon at her home, 523 Roan street.

“Aunt Harriett” was the sister of Mary Craig, who at the age of 103, is believed to be the oldest colored person and probably the oldest citizen in Carter county. The two Craig sisters are known throughout Elizabethton.

Funeral services for the younger sister will be held at the local colored church this afternoon at two o’clock. The Rev. Breedlove, preacher and schoolteacher, will have charge of the services.

Burial will be made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery on the Siam road.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Campbell; George Craig, a son, and two sons who live outside of the county.

CRAIG, James

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 29, 1930
Final rites for JAMES CRAIG, colored, 59, 523 Roan Street were held at the I.O.O.F. cemetery on Siam Road yesterday. Craig died at his home May 27.
Services were conducted by the Rev. W. A. C. Breedlove, pastor of the colored Baptist church on Watauga avenue extension.
The deceased was a well-liked Negro, not only by members of his race but by white people as well, there being more white people in attendance than colored.
Craig made his home with his mother, who is over 80-years old, and his aunt, aged 98. Both these old persons were once the property of the Camerons, well-known family of this section, in the Civil War period.
A brother, George Craig, also survives.

CRAIG, John Lake

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 3, 1929
JOHN LAKE CRAIG
Funeral services for John Lake Craig, three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Craig, 707 East Main Street, who died Wednesday at 11 a.m., will be held at the home of Captain Bowling, 707 East Main Street, today at 4:30 p.m., the Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.

CRAIN, Martha C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 13, 1946 MARTHA C. CRAIN

Martha C. Crain, 84, died at her home, route 3, Elizabethton Monday at 2:30 a.m. after a three weeks illness.

She was a member of the Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Carter County.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Creatie Lyons of route 3, and Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols of Bluff City; one son, Bill Crain of route 3; eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. B. F. Drayne officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home. The body will remain at the home until the funeral hour.

CRAWFORD, Charlie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 15, 1946 CHARLIE CRAWFORD

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Funeral services for Charlie Crawford, 74, of route 5, who died at 2 p.m. Sunday, were conducted from the Hite cemetery of Rock Springs, Tennessee, this afternoon at 3 p.m. with the Rev. F. Light officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Crawford; four daughters, Mrs. Frances Smith of Morristown, Misses Lottie, Martha and Cora Crawford or route 5; three sons, Henry, Edward and Albert Crawford of route 5; one brother, Sam Crawford of Missouri.

Funeral services were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CRAWFORD, Edgar Monroe

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 1, 1943 Gun Wound Fatal To Carter Man

Edgar Monroe Crawford, age 24, of route 4, died in the St. Elizabeth Hospital this morning at 2:30 o’clock of a gunshot wound in his left arm near the shoulder, received Thanksgiving Day when he was preparing to go hunting.

It is understood that Crawford, an employee of the North American Rayon Corporation, was leaning against his shotgun when it apparently was accidentally discharged.

Survivors are his wife, Myrtle Crawford; two children, Ralph Edward and Wayne Douglas; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbie Crawford, all of route 4, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Harrell Hamrick, route 4.

Funeral services will be conducted at two o’clock Thursday afternoon from the Cub Creek church at Bakersville, N. C. with the Rev. Roy Campbell and Rev. Bingham officiating. Burial will be made in Gouge Cemetery.

Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends attending the funeral.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home of the parents this afternoon at two o’clock.

The funeral cortege will leave Elizabethton at 9:00 o’clock Thursday morning.

CRAWFORD, Joseph Chrisman

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 22, 1954 JOSEPH CHRISMAN CRAWFORD…

…86, died early Dec. 10 at his home in North Wilkesboro. He had been in declining health for several years.

He was born in Giles County, Va., Mar. 21, 1868, a son of Rev. William Montgomery Crawford and Catherine Sharitz Crawford. He was married in 1896 to Emma Catherine Latham, who died June 18, 1948.

Before coming to North Wilkesboro, Mr. Crawford resided in Ashe County, where he was a member of the county board of commissioners for 16 years and held other positions of leadership. He taught in public schools 36 years and was a member of the Presbyterian Church for more than 40 years.

Surviving are six sons, J. M., R. L., J. H. and J. R. Crawford, all of North Wilkesboro, C. L. of Philadelphia, Pa. and C. V. of Boone, N. C.; and one daughter, Mrs. S. E. Mason of North Wilkesboro.

Several nieces and nephews among whom are Mrs. Baxter Hodge, Clyde Williams, Mrs. Tom Treadway, all of Mountain City, and Mrs. Laura Miller of Bristol.

CRAWFORD, Lynn

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 21, 1942 MRS. LYNN CRAWFORD

Mrs. Lynn Crawford, after an illness of several days in a hospital at Jacksonville, Florida, died Sunday at 3 p.m.

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She is the daughter of R. T. Johnson of Elizabethton and sister of Mrs. C. E. Smith and Lieut. Colonel R. T. Johnson, Jr. of Elizabethton; Mrs. Albert Roberts of Nashville; and Will Johnson of Erwin.

She has nephews and nieces in Elizabethton, who also survive her.

CRAWFORD, Lynn

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 22, 1942 MRS. LYNN CRAWFORD

The funeral services for Mrs. Lynn Crawford, who died Sunday afternoon, will be held this afternoon at four o’clock in Jacksonville, Florida.

She is survived by her husband; 1 son, Lynn Crawford, Jr.; 1 daughter, Mrs. G. D. Turknett; 1 grandson, Joe Turknett, all of Jacksonville; and many relatives living in Tennessee whose names were published in yesterday’s paper.

CREASEY, Jesse E. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 22, 1950
MRS. JESSE E. CREASEY
Mrs. Jesse E. Creasey of Johnson City died in a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, after an illness of several years.
Mrs. Creasey was a former resident of Glade Springs, Virginia.
Survivors are her husband, Jess E. Creasey, Johnson City; one daughter, Mrs. Henry McLaughlin, Pontiac, Michigan; four sisters including Mrs. Jess Godsey, Johnson City and Mrs. Leathie Bruce, Johnson City. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the Free Will Baptist Church at Valley Forge with Rev. R. S. Stockton and Rev. Orville Whitehead officiating.
Burial will be made in the Williams Cemetery at Valley Forge.
Active pallbearers: Dick Riddle, Cursey Johnson, Rhoda Jones, N. D. Owens, John Montgomery, Roy James and Dwight Green.
Flower bearers will be the Ladies Glass at Valley Forge.
The body will be returned to Elizabethton Wednesday and will be taken to the home of Mr. Walter Creasey at Valley Forge Wednesday morning.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CREED, Evelyn Tony

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 14, 1950
MRS. FRANK CREED
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Tony Creed, 26, who died yesterday morning, at a local hospital will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Watauga Point Methodist Church with the Rev. O. M. Morgan in charge.
The body will be removed from the funeral home in Bristol to her home on the Glanzstoff Highway this afternoon.
Survivors are the husband, Frank Creed; one daughter, Freda Kay; one son, Larry; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Tony; one sister, Mrs. Clarence Edens; two brothers, Lawrence and Claude Tony.
Pallbearers will be T. F. Hall, David Buck, Charles Buchanan, Tip Edwards, Herb Murphy, Carl Murphy, Frank Hughes, and Bill Edwards.
The burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

CREGGER, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 16, 1936 INFANT CREGGER

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Last rites for the infant son of the Rev. and Mrs. W. Kyle Cregger of Johnson City were conducted Friday. Interment was in Monta Vista Cemetery.
Mrs. Cregger was Miss Eula Weaver of Elizabethton before her marriage.

CRESS, Clinton

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 1, 1966
SHADY VALLEY
Clinton Cress died in Bristol Memorial Hospital Wednesday. His funeral was held here at the Church of Christ Friday.

CRESS, Edsel Wayne

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, June 21, 1936
CRESS FUNERAL
Edsel Wayne Cress, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cress, died at the home of his parents Wednesday after an illness of blood poisoning. Injuries received while playing, developed into blood poisoning and death followed shortly.
Surviving are the parents, one brother and three sisters.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. T. Byrd and conducted by Rev. E. Z. Blankenbecklen and interment was in the Phillippi Cemetery.

CRESS, Eliza Shupe

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 21, 1955 MRS. ELIZA SHUPE CRESS…

… 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the home of a son, Stanley Cress, Bristol Highway, Mountain City, after an illness of several months.

Surviving are four sons, Stanley of Mountain City, Clint of Shady Valley, Will of Cleveland, and King of Elizabethton; one daughter, Mrs. Mamie Cartwright of Cleveland; two sisters, Mrs. Annis Osborne and Mrs. Nora Phillippi of Mountain City; one brother, Charlie Shupe of Mountain City; five grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 74 great-great-grandchildren; and five great-great-great- grandchildren[sic].

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 7 at the Valley View Methodist Church with Rev. Ray F. Brown of Elizabethton and Rev. William Martin officiating. Burial was in the Cress Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandchildren, Laymon, Clyde, Azel, Henry, S. T. and George Cress.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

CRESS, Fielding W.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, August 17, 1944 FIELDING W. CRESS

Fielding W. Cress, 70, died at his home at 9:00 p.m. last Sunday night, following an illness of several months. He was a member of Valley View Methodist Church, being a faithful member for many years.

Surviving are three brothers and one sister: Sam T. Cress, A. A. Cress, J. C. Cress and Sallie Cress, all of Mountain City.

Funeral services were conducted at Valley View Church at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Robbins officiating, assisted by Rev. A. E. Browne. Burial followed in the Phillippi Cemetery. Donnelly Funeral Home in charge.

CRESS, George W.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 19, 1947 GEORGE W. CRESS

George W. Cress, 94, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. H. Matherly Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. after a short illness. Mr. Cress was a native of Johnson County and one of the oldest citizens of this section. He was a prominent farmer and member of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. E. H. Matherly of Butler, Mrs. R. H. Crosswhite of Bakersville, Calif., and Mrs. J. E. Thompson of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; three sons, R. G. Cress of Elizabethton, J. C. Cress of Milton, Oregon and J. B. Cress of McKinley, Oregon; 30 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Susan Bumgardner.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church at Butler, Thursday, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. M. H. carder and the Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating. Burial will be made in Morely[sic] Cemetery.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time to be removed to the church for service.

CRESS, George W.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, March 20, 1947 GEORGE W. CRESS

George W. Cress, aged 94, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. E. N. Matherly of Butler, Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., after a brief illness.

Cress, a native of Johnson County, was one of the oldest citizens of this section. He was a prominent farmer and a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. E. N. Matherly, Mrs. R. H. Crosswhite of Bakersville, Calif., and Mrs. J. E. Thompson of Serman Oaks, Sal.[sic – ?Sherman Oaks, Ca.]; three sons, R. G. of Elizabethton, J. C. of Milton, Ore., and J. B. of McKinley, Ore., one sister, Sue Anna Mumgardner[sic] of North Carolina, and 30 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be conducted at Cobbs Creek Baptist Church at Butler today (Thursday, March 20) at 10 a.m., with Rev. M. H. Carder and Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Morley Cemetery.

CRESS, James

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 8, 1937 JAMES CRESS

James Cress, 65 years, died at his home near Carter Friday afternoon after a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home this afternoon at one o’clock with the Rev. D. R. Kilgor in charge, assisted by the Rev. Paul Roberts of Johnson City. Interment will be in the family cemetery.

Mr. Cress is survived by his widow, Anna,[sic] Mrs. Edith Cress; daughters, Mrs. Mary Ensor, Mrs. Maggie Taylor and Miss Susie Cress; one son, Sam Cress, all of Carter; also a host of grandchildren and friends. He was a devoted member of the Dungan Chapel.

Active pallbearers will be Murray Oliver, Robert Grindstaff, James Elliott, Roy Grindstaff, W. W. Estep and Ben Ensor.

Those in charge of the florals will include Maggie Elliott, Vanetia Morley, Lela Ensor, Bonnie Estep, Thelma Fletcher, Veula Nidiffer, Freda Roland, Effie Grindstaff, Bertha Grindstaff, Eva Oliver, Reta Morris, Beulah Myers, Lillie Taylor, Callie Arnold, Nola Taylor, Linna Oliver and Eula Elliott.

CRESS, Joe

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JOE CRESS
Funeral services for Joe Cress, 67, who died at his home here Sunday afternoon following a brief

illness, were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Valley View Methodist Church, with Rev. R. W. Wilson and A. E. Browne in charge. Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery.

In 1939 he was married to Mrs. J. E. Shupe, Mountain City, who survives him. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Maggie Prater of Marion, Va., Mrs. Alice Prater, also of Marion, Mrs. Ellie Arnold of Adkins, Va. and Mrs. Tessie Scott of Partlow, Va., and one brother, Wesley of Harrisonburg, Va.

CRESS, John H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 21, 1938
JOHN H. CRESS
John H. Cress, 67, died at his home at Mountain City Sunday night after a very short illness.
Funeral services were conducted at Valley View Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 2:30, with the Rev. A. E. Brown officiating. Interment was in the Phillippi Cemetery.
Mr. Cress is survived by his widow, Mrs. Debbie Cress; two daughters, Nellie Cress, Anna Bess Phillippi, both of Mountain City; five sons, Luther, Claude, Morris, Wilmer and Dudley of Mountain City; four sisters, Mrs. J. C. Scott, Bartlow, Va., Mrs. Sam Arnold, Atkins, Va., Mrs. A. J. Prater and T. L. Prather of Marion, Va.; three brothers, D. W. Cress, Harisburg, Va., J. L. Cress, Seven Mile Ford, Va., Joe Cress, Mountain City. He is also survived by eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Wiley Wilson, Bryant Lyons, Archie Warren, R. B. Brown, John Smith, Raymond Phillippi.

CRESS, Julia Anne

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 16, 1963
Julia Anne Cress…
Julia Anne Cress, 90, Mountain City, Cold Springs Community, died at her home Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6:00 a.m. after a short illness.
She was a native of Johnson County, and a member of the Valley View Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Onie Cress, Baltimore, Md., Luther Cress of Falls Church, Va., and Lawrence Cress of Bristol; two daughters, Mrs. Millie Duvall of Arnold, Md., and Mrs. Elsie Marchsteiner of Mountain City; one sister, Mrs. Bertie Phillippi of Bluff City; thee[sic] grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. from the Valley View Methodist Church with the Rev. A.E. Browne, and Rev. Paul Dyson officiating. Burial was in Phillippi cemetery.
Pallbearers were W. Phillippi, Virgil Phillippi, Luther Phillippi, Gurney Phillippi, Charles Fritts, Claude Cress, Wilby Phillippi, Orvil Phillippi and Kenneth Shupe.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

CRESS, Julia Anne

“The Tomahawk,” October 16, 1963
Cards Of Thanks
We wish to express our heart-felt thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their many expressions of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved mother.
We want especially to acknowledge with gratitude the lovely floral tribute, the food and the comforting and consoling ministry of Rev. A.E. Browne, Rev. Raymond Geisler and Rev. Paul Dyson. Also the Valley View Choir and the professional services of Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.
May God richly bless each of you is our prayer.
The Children of Julia Ann Cress

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CRESS, King H.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 20, 1965 King H. Cress. . .

King H. Cress, 66, of Elizabethton, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon.

Mr. Cress was a native of Johnson County but had lived in Elizabethton for the past 18 years. He was the son of the late William and Eliza Shupe Cress.

Mr. Cress had been employed by the Elizabethton Electrical System for 37 years. Prior to his going to Elizabethton he had been supervisor for the old East Tenn. Light and Power Co. Of Johnson County for 12 years. Mr. Cress retired from the Elizabethton Electric System in July, 1964. At the time of his death he was electrical inspector for the city of Elizabethton.

Mr. Cress was a member of the Dashiel Masonic Lodge 238, R.D. Keller 214 and the Wooten Council 214. He was also a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and served on the board of deacons.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. King H. Cress; one daughter, Mrs. Earlene Cress Blevins, of the home; one son, William K. Cress, Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. W.C. Cartwright, Cleveland; three brothers, Stanley Cress, Mountain City, Clinton Cress, Bristol, Va. and William Cress, Cleveland and two grandsons.

Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Kelvin Metcalf and Rev. Gerald Naylor officiating. Music was in charge of Immanuel Baptist trio.

Burial was in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Advice pallbearers were Harry Cole, Raymond Woods, Lindberg Estep, A.C. Jordan, Clyde Tsheworth[sic], Jim Sorrel, Jack Sams, Robert D. Allen, Fred Shouse and John Hixon. Flower bearers were ladies of the church friends and neighbors. Hon. pallbearers were the Victory Sunday School Class of the church and the Elizabethton Electric System.

Hathaway-Percy in charge.

CRESS, Lois Anne

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 23, 1956 LOIS ANNE CRESS…

… infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Azel Cress die din Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Friday morning.

Besides the parents, she is survived by three brothers, Raymond, Douglas and Glenn Cress of the home; two sisters, Maxine and Carolyn Cress of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Smith of Mountain City, and paternal grandfather, Stanley Cress of Mountain City.

Funeral services will be conducted from the family cemetery Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Rev. William Martin officiating.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

CRESS, Lucas Nathaniel

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 27, 1963
Lucas Nathaniel Cress…
Lucas Nathaniel Cress, 68, of Route 1, Neva, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Thelma Church Cress; seven sons, Clarence, Robert and Sam Cress, Neva; Jim and John Cress, Richmond, Va., S-Sgt. Jack Cress, Fort Campbell, Ky., and Joe Cress, Mountain City; one daughter, Margaret Cress of the home; three granddaughters, two sisters, Mae Cress, Johnson City, and Ann Cress, Alexandria, Va.; and one niece, Frances Cress of Johnson City.
Funeral services were conducted from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Lewis and the Rev. Charles Tester officiating the 2:30 p.m. Tuesday services. Interment was in Brown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Nat Ward, Pat Conville, Dayton Snyder, A.D. Grindstaff, Conley Stout, Joe Shull, and

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Bob Grindstaff. Kiser-Woodoll in charge.

CRESS, Mary Emaline (Aunt Emma)

“The Tomahawk,” “Wednesday, February 6, 1963
Aunt Emma Cress, 94, passed away early this morning at her home on Route 1. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

CRESS, Mary Emaline (Aunt Emma)

The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 13, 1963
Mary Emaline (Aunt Emma) Cress
…94, Mountain City, Route 1, Bristol Highway, died at her home Wednesday at 8 a.m. after several week’s illness. Mrs. Cress was a native of Johnson County and the widow of the late William Albert Cress. She was a member of the Valley View Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Clarence C. Cress of Greeneville and Claude M. Cress, Mountain City; two daughters, Lucy Cress of Mountain City and Mrs. Nora L. Cress Ward, Neva; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Saunders, Portland, Ore.; a brother, Roy Jenkins of Atlanta, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, and one great- grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Friday at 11 a.m. with H.T. Mabry and Rev. A.E. Browne officiating. Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CRESS, Mary Emaline (Aunt Emma)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 13, 1963
Cards Of Thanks
We, the family of Mary Emaline Cress wish to thank the many friends and nneighbors[sic] for their kindness through the sickness and death of our beloved mother.
Clarence C. Cress
Lucy B. Cress
Nora L. Cress Ward
Claude M. Cress

CRESS, Martha (Mrs.)

“Johnson County News,” Wednesday, October 23, 1918 FROM MIDWAY

Mrs. Martha Cress, widow of the late Grant Cress, died at her home on route 1, Monday morning of pneumonia. She is survived by several brothers and sisters and a number of children. Her father was the late Calvin M. Arnold.

CRESS, Mollie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 12, 1969 DEATHS

Mrs. Mollie Cress, 87, Rt. 7, Elizabethton (Lincoln Drive) died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday after an illness of three weeks.

Mrs. Cress was a native of Johnson County, having resided in Elizabethton for the past 33 years. She was the daughter of the late Alfred S. and Augusta Rainbolt McQueen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus G. Cress in 1955. She was a member of the Baptist Church and the last charter member of the Cobb’s Creek Church at Butler.

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Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Floy Baily, Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Loretta Miller, Gary, Ind., Mrs. Winnie Ornduff, Elizabethton, Mrs. Sally Jones, Covington, Va., and Mrs. Ruby Wenzel and Mrs. Jean Wenzel, both of the home; two sons, Blake of Hattisburg, Miss., and James, Elizabethton; 34 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services wee conducted from the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Henry Colvard and the Rev. W. W. Ward officiating. Mrs. Georgia Cox was the organist, and the Younce Brothers were in charge of the music. Burial was in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active pall-bearers[sic] were the grandsons, Gilbert Ornduff, Delmore Ornduff, Donald Ross, Kenneth Kelley.

Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors. Hathaway-Percy was in charge of arrangements.

CRESS, Nellie Lee

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 28, 1965 Nellie Lee Cress. . .

Nellie Lee Cress, age 66 of Rt. 1, Mountain City, died at Dotson Rest Home, Shouns, Thursday at 8:30 p.m. (July 22) after a long illness. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late John M. Cress and Debbie Scott Cress.

Survivors include five brothers, Luther Cress, Claude Cress, Morris Cress, Dudley Cress and Wilmer Cress, all Mountain City; a sister, Mrs. Annie Bess Phillippi, Garden City, Mich.

Funeral services were conducted from Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Virgil Booher and Rev. Ernest Sarrier officiating. Burial was in Phillippi cemetery.

Pall bearers[sic], friends and neighbors; flower bearers, friends and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge.

CRESS, Nellie Lee

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 28, 1965 Cards Of Thanks

We wish our friends and our neighbors to know how grateful we are for all the kindnesses shown us in our bereavement at the death of Nellie Cress.

The flowers, the food, the words of comfort and every act of helpfulness are remembered with appreciation.

Especially do we express our sincerest thanks to Rev. Ernest Carrier and Rev. Virgil Booher for their consoling ministry; Mrs. Bessie Dotson and Miss Evie Triplett for their sympathetic and efficient care in her affliction and the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home for the professional services.

The Cress Family

CRESS, Rufus

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 6, 1955 RUFUS G. CRESS…

Rufus G. Cress, 80, Rte. 7, Elizabethton, died at his home Sunday, July 3, after a long illness.
A native of Johnson County, he had made his home in Carter County for the past ten years. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Blake Cress of Hattiesburg, Miss., and James Cress of

Elizabethton; six daughters, Mrs. J. E. Daily of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Lottie Miller of Gary, Ind., Mrs. John Ornduff of Elizabethton, Mrs. Sally Duncan of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Joseph Wenzel of Tucson, Ariz.; 25 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Baxter Cress of Wilder, Idaho, and James Cress of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Bob Crosswhite and Mrs. Esther Thompson, both of Caldwell, Idaho, and Mrs. Georgia Matherly of Butler.

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CRESS, Sallie

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 28, 1945 SALLIE CRESS

Sallie Cress, 79, died Friday, June 22, at her home following a long illness.
She has been a member of Valley View Methodist Church since childhood.
Survivors are one brother, A. A. Cress, Mountain City and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held June 24, 1945 at the Valley View Church by Rev. W. B. Robbins and

Rev. A. E. Browne. Burial was in the Phillippi Cemetery.

CRESS, Samuel T.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 12, 1945 SAMUEL T. CRESS

Funeral services for Samuel T. Cress, 79, who died at 9:00 p.m. Sunday at his home here, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Valley View Methodist Church. Rev. W. B. Robbins and Rev. A. E. Browne officiated. Interment was in the Phillippi Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, E. L. Cress of Meadow View, Va.; a daughter, Miss Bedie Cress of Mountain City; four grandchildren, Cecil, Henry, Wanda and Julia Cress of Meadow View, Va.; a sister, Miss Sally Cress, both of Mountain City.

CRESS, Stanley Thomas

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 13, 1970 DEATHS

Stanley Thomas Cress, 85, of Mountain City, Rt. 1, (Corn Creek Community) died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, Sunday, 12:31 p.m., after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late William B. and Eliza Shupe Cress. He was a retired sawmill operator, and a member of the Valley View Methodist Church.

Mr. Cress was married to the late Ollie Davis.

Surviving this marriage, are six sons, Layman, Clyde, Azel, S. T. and Henry Cress, all of Mountain City, and George Cress, California; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Moody, Zionville, N. C., Mrs. Myrtle Davidson, Devin, W. Va., Mrs. Ella Mae Osborne, Elkton, Md., and Mrs. Mary Alice Mitchell, Stubenville, O.

Mr. Cress was later married to Mrs. Dorothy Sexton Cress who survives, along with four sons, Joe, Jimmy, Tony and Terry, all of Mountain City; three daughters, Mary, Shirley and Liza Cress, all of Mountain City; one sister, Mrs. Mamie Cartwright, Cleveland, O.; 37 grandchildren; and 36 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Gillespie, Rev. Thomas Gatton and Mrs. Bluford Cole, minister, officiating.

Burial was in the Cress Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were grandsons, Raymond, Douglas, Jimmy, Robin, and Donnie Cress, and James Lefler.

Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CRESS, Walter

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 23, 1937
JOHNSON COUNTAIN KILLED AS AUTO OVERTURNS ON ROAD

MOUNTAIN CITY – Funeral services were planned here today for Walter Cress, 27, who was 535

killed yesterday morning when the car he was driving overturned, throwing him against a tree, bringing instant death. Paul Shoun and Miss Marjorie Miller, two other occupants of the car, were uninjured in the accident, which occurred on the Mountain City-Trade highway.

After turning over the car rolled down an embankment into a creek. Cress suffered a broken neck and bruises about the head.

He is survived by his wife and one child, Mrs. W. A. Cress, his mother; four brothers, Worley, Claude and Eugene of Mountain City, and Clarence of Greeneville; two sisters, Lucy Cress and Mrs. Ray War.

CRESS, Worley W.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 7, 1959
WORLEY W. CRESS…
… 58, died Dec. 22 in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
He was a native of Johnson county and a member of Valley View Mountain Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Goldie Ison Cress; one daughter, Sue Cress of Daytona Beach, Fla.; mother, Mrs. Emma J. Cress of Mountain City; two brothers, Clarence of Greeneville, Claude of Mountain City; two sisters, Lucy Cress of Mountain City, Mrs. Nora Lee Ward of Neva.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Valley View Church with Rev. Wesley Cook and H. T. Mabry officiating.
Burial was in Phillippi cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bob Rankin, Maurice Farris, Otis Gentry, Tom Smythe, R. D. Ramsey, Wilby Phillippi, Frank Murphey, Aubrey Shupe.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

CRETSINGER, Albert Eli

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 15, 1959
ALBERT ELI CRETSINGER…
… 78, Shady Valley, died in a Johnson City hospital Thursday afternoon after a week-long illness.
He was a well-known farmer and a member of the Church of Christ of Shady Valley.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Benna Blevins Cretsinger; five sons, Lecie V. Cretsinger, Irwin O. Cretsinger, Acra D. Cretsinger, all of Shady Valley, William F. Cretsinger, Hialeah, Fla., and Cecil P. Cretsinger, Johnson City; a sister, Mrs. Annie Dotson, Johnson City; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Paul Cook Funeral Home in charge.

CRISP, Cornelia

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 14, 1949
CORNELIA CRISP
Mrs. Cornelia Crisp, age 71, passed away at a local hospital in Johnson City, Sunday morning at 1:10 a.m. after a lingering illness.
She is survived by two sons, George Crisp of Johnson City, J. B. Crisp of Elizabethton; two daughters, Mrs. R. V. Norman, Knoxville, Mrs. Stuart Cannon, Johnson City; four brothers, George B. Hartley, New York City, W. B. Hartley, Lenoir, North Carolina, F. R. Hartley, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and B. T. Hartley, Los Angeles, California; also one sister, Mrs. Ella Story of Los Angeles.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church in Johnson City with Rev. W. R. Regil and Haven Lowe in charge.
Active pallbearers are Louis Jones, C. P. Sharp, Jack Fleming, T. S. Silver, J. V. Norman and George Minnis.
The body will be taken to the church at 1:00 p.m. to lie in state one hour before funeral services.

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Interment will be in Monte Vista Cemetery. Morris Funeral Home is in charge.

CROCKET, Mrs.

“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Friday, August 10, 1900 LOCAL and PERSONAL.

Mrs. Crocket, of Milligan, died on the 6th inst. She was the stepmother of Mrs. A. T. Berry, of this city.

CROCKETT, Dock H.

“The Tomahawk,” June 17, 1964
Dock H. Crockett…
Dock H. Crockett, age 75, Butler, Route 3, passed away at his home Monday, June 15, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Jamestown; a retired North American Rayon Corp., employee and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Sarah M. Crockett, Butler; one son, William Crockett, Butler; two step- sons, Terry Millsaps of Dayton, Ohio and Claude Millsaps, Mountain City; also he is survived by two sisters and three brothers, all of Jamestown; and six grand-children.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel today (Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ralph Hyder and Rev. H.B. Cox officiating. Rev. Ben Wood will be in charge of the music. Burial will be in Butler Memorial cemetery.
Pallbearers will be F.M. Matherly, Carl Arney, R.A. Courtner, Ralph Baker, S.B. Dugger, Jim Williams, Dwight Norris, Garnett Martin. Flower bearers will be friends and neighbors.
Honorary pallbearers are Earl Lipford, S.S. Ward, John Norris, George Shoun, Roscoe Forrester, Brookshire McQueen, Howard Courtner, Arthur Shoun, Jr., Roy Trivette, Dexter Forrester, Jack West and Jack Glover.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CROSS, D. H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 8, 1931
D. H. CROSS
Funeral services for D. H. Cross, 34, of Miami, Fla., formerly of Piney Flats, are to be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Union Church at Piney Flats. Interment is to be in the Shell Cemetery there.
Survivors are his widow, Lucy Manley Cross, and son Billie, of Miami; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cross, Piney Flats; one sister, Mrs. Lewis Webb, Bluff City; four brothers, Charles Cross of Miami, Edward Cross, Knoxville, Paul and W. J. Cross, Jr., Piney Flats.
Cross had made his home for the past five years in Miami. He had been in declining health for more than a year and died following an operation, several of which he had undergone recently.
He served with the Marine Corps in France during the late war.
With the American Legion Band of Miami, he was a representative in Paris, France, in 1929.
He is a nephew of Mrs. Charles E. Gamble, 612 Hattie Avenue and a cousin of Misses Dema Cross and Forest Warren.

CROSS, Lola

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 10, 1947 MRS. LOLA CROSS…

Mrs. Lola Cross, of 736 Fairview Street, Bristol, died at 9:30 o’clock last night while in an ambulance en route to a hospital. She had been in declining health for five months.

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She is survived by three children: Mrs. Mae Elsea and Mrs. Imogene Harrison of Bristol; Mrs. Ella Young, Nashville; Paul, Roy, Bingham and Alfred Cross all of Bristol; and Albert Cross of Bluff City. Also surviving are four brothers, Cloyd and Tom Hawk of Bristol; Buster Hawk of Shady Valley, and Kohler Hawk, Tampa, Fla.; and one sister, Sallie Hawk, of Bristol.

CROSS, Rachel

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 8, 1929
MRS. RACHEL CROSS
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Cross, 50, who died Friday at 2 p.m. at her home at Childers, Sullivan County, were held this afternoon at the residence at 2 o’clock. Interment was in the family cemetery. Surviving the deceased are three sons, Cleve, Sam, and James Cross.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Curtis-North Funeral Home.

CROSSWHITE, Iantha Katherine

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 3, 1963
Mrs. Iantha Katherine Crosswhite
Relatives here have learned of the death of Mrs. Iantha Crosswhite, 95, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Deal, Chattanooga, Friday night.
She was born and lived most of her life in Johnson County, but had lived with her daughter in Chattanooga for the past 10 years. She was a member of the United Brethren Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Jim Reece, Chattanooga, Mrs. Spencer Isaacs, Chandler, Ind., Mrs. Roy Trivette, Butler, and Mrs. Deal; 20 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 53 great-great- grandchildren.
The funeral was held in a Chattanooga funeral home.

CROSSWHITE, Isaac (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 6, 1931
ERWIN NEWS
MRS. ISAAC CROSSWHITE
Mrs. Isaac Crosswhite died at her home at Loves’ Station Friday at 4 p.m. after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband.

Funeral services were held at the home Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Scott officiating. Interment followed in Martin’s Creek Cemetery.

CROSSWHITE, J.D. (Sr.)

“The Tomahawk,” January 17 1962
J.D. Crosswhite Sr….
…73, Kingsport, died in a hospital there Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, after a long illness. He was a native of Mountain City, having moved to Kingsport in 1917. He was a retired employee of the Tennessee Eastman Corp. He was a mechanic, which trade he had pursued since he went to Kingsport.
He was a member of the First Christian Church of Kingsport, and was married to the former Martha Edna Fritts in 1912. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred and[sic] Mrs.[sic] Crosswhite.
He is survived by his wife, Edna F. Crosswhite of Kingsport; two sons, J.D. Crosswhite, Jr., of Washington, D.C., and Worley Crosswhite, Kingsport; also three granddaughters, two grandsons, and one great- granddaughter.
Pallbearers were Shelby Crawford, Ben Eller, W.B. Jones, Tipton Hatcher, Marcell Sams, and T.B. Clouse. Funeral services were held on Jan. 4 from the First Christian Church of Kingsport with Palmer Young, minister, officiating.

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Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery, Kingsport.

CROSSWHITE, Joe D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 13, 1943 JOE D. CROSSWHITE

Joe D. Crosswhite, age 38, died in a local hospital Monday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock after an illness of two years. He made his home at 815 Fifth Street with his mother.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Freewill Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington in charge assisted by Rev. Dan Graham and Rev. Houston Blevins. Interment will be made in the Highland Cemetery.

Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Lue Crosswhite of Elizabethton; one brother, Harlow Crosswhite; six sisters, Mrs. Etta Robinson, Mrs. Emma Bowers, Mrs. Sena McKinney, Mrs. Georgia Pope, Mrs. Pheba Kenney, a twin sister, and Mrs. Leona Crosswhite, all of Elizabethton; also five nephews and nine nieces.

Active pallbearers will be Clifton Allen, Burley Edens, Ollie Garrison, Monroe Winters, Oscar Kimbro, Spence White, Clyde Hale, Dewey Bradshaw, H. W. Clowers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Stout, Brown Barrow, Millard Fitzsimmons, Gene Fitzsimmons, D. J. Merryman, Dave McQueen, John Fair, Walter Lee, Kermit Crowe, Newall Benton, Hacker Carriger, Maples Carriger, Earl Merritt, Carl King, Elmer Younce, Dayton Elliott, Jim Jordan, Howard Campbell, Elmer DeLoach, Frank DeLoach, Harmon Collins, Dr. Pearson, Dr. Caudill, Dr. Frost, Dr. Tate, L. D. Chambers, Jack Chambers, Lewis Heaton, George Blevins, Dee Harrison, Jim Deal, W. C. O’Brien, Earnest Brummitt, Mack Hodge, Jim Oliver and Lon Nave.

Flower bearers will be Miss Josafa Hughes, Mrs. Hazel Bergman, Mrs. H. W. Clowers, Mrs. Carri Lytton, Mrs. Thelma Campbell, Mrs. L. C. Moss, Mrs. Harry Ritchie, Mrs. Edd Lowrance, Miss Norma Elliott, Mrs. Howard Campbell, Mrs. Gertie Elliott, Miss Ellen Campbell, Mrs. Rhea Lewis, Mrs. Murray Folsom, Miss Marcella Ruble, Mrs. Longmire, Mrs. Grace Fitzsimmons, Mrs. Dayton Elliott, Mrs. Mary Fair, Mrs. Georgia Jenkins, Miss Hope Ramsey, Miss Seffie Kyte, Mrs. George Blevins, Mrs. Eunice Richardson, Mrs. Violet Stephenson, Mrs. Billie Peters, Mrs. Clifton Allen, and the Phebean Sunday school class of the First Freewill Baptist church.

The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home to the home of Mrs. Etta Robinson, 629 Broad Street this afternoon at 4 o’clock.

CROSSWHITE, John M.

“Johnson County News,” Mountain City, TN, Thursday, October 5, 1950 JOHN M. CROSSWHITE

Funeral for John M. Crosswhite, 81, who died at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 2, after a lingering illness, were at 2 p.m. yesterday at Bethel Baptist Church, Rte 3, with Rev. Canup, Johnson City, officiating. Burial was in the Campbell-Harr Cemetery.

Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Sarah Fina Crosswhite; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Shumate of Mountain City and Mrs. Eller Ramsey, Kingsport.

CROSSWHITE, Mary

“Johnson County News,” Wednesday, February 27, 1918. Howard Road Items.

Mrs. Mary Crosswhite died Friday at Elizabethton. The remains were brought to Doe Valley, her former home, where funeral services were conducted at the old homestead Sunday afternoon by Rev. W. H. Hicks. She was the widow of the late Lonzo Crosswhite, and the mother of ten children, six of who survive her. Interment was made in the Crosswhite Cemetery.

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CROSSWHITE, Opal

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, January 6, 1944 OPAL CROSSWHITE PASSES AWAY

Opal, 15-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Crosswhite of Rte. 3, Mountain City, died on Monday, January 3, after a lingering illness.

Funeral services were held from the Dewey Christian Church at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday afternoon, Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.

Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery.

CROSSWHITE, Otis

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, July 10, 1947 HEARING SET FOR CROSSWHITE KILLER

Preliminary hearing for Mitchell Heatherly, about 35, on charges in connection with the bullet slaying of a 22-year-old army veteran, Otis Crosswhite, late last Thursday night, have been set for Monday morning before General Sessions Court, Judge W. R. Pearson, in Elizabethton.

Sheriff Nave said young Crosswhite was killed in an affray at the home of Heatherly. Both men lived near Buladean community in Carter County.

Crosswhite, according to officers, had gone to the Heatherly home between 11 p.m. and midnight, and as he neared the house, Heatherly met him with a barrage from a .22 rifle. One bullet entered the heart, and Crosswhite died en route to a hospital.

Crosswhite served four years in the European – African – Middle Eastern theatres of war, and was the holder of many citations, including the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, a Silver Star, and an Arrowhead. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Minerva Crosswhite; a sister, Mrs. Dewey Lowe of Mountain City;

and two brothers, Oswald Crosswhite of Mountain City, and Sgt. Roby Crosswhite of Fort Monroe, Va. Funeral was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bethel Baptist Church in Johnson County with Rev.

Spencer McCloud and Rev. Orville Stokes in charge.

CROSSWHITE, Sarah Fina

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 8, 1954 MRS. SARAH FINA CROSSWHITE…

Mrs. Sarah Fina Crosswhite, 74, Rte 3, Mountain City, died at her home at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the community, and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Shoemaker, Rte. 3, Mountain City, and Mrs. Ella Owen of Kingsport; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Stout of Fordtown; one sister, Mrs. Martha Triplett of Bloomingdale.

CROSSWHITE, Veta Estep

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 26, 1936
MRS. VETA CROSSWHITE
Mrs. Veta Crosswhite, 19, died Tuesday night at her home in Elizabethton, following a prolonged illness. Survivors are her husband, Elmer Crosswhite; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Estep; three brothers, Alfred, Earl and Carson; three sisters, Ivadene, Leone and Ona Mae.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 1:30 from the Holy Springs Church with the Rev. D. C. Patrick and Rev. B. F. Cole officiating. Interment was in the Richardson Cemetery.

CROUCH, A. B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, October 6, 1945 540

A. B. Crouch, Milligan Trustee, Dies In Ohio
CINCINNATI, Oct. 6 (AP) — Adams Bowman Crouch of Johnson City, Tenn., retired banker, died

at a hospital last night following a heart attack suffered several days ago.
He was formerly president of the Unaka National Bank and the Tennessee National Bank. He was

a trustee of Milligan College.
Survivors are his wife; four sons, including Prof. Charles E. Crouch of Vanderbilt University, and

a brother, J. E. Crouch of Johnson City.

CROUCH, Billy Joe

“The Tomahawk,” April 11, 1962
Former JCHS Coach Joe Crouch Dies
Billy Joe Crouch, 54 of Johnson City died Sunday afternoon in Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. Crouch was one of the early coaches of football at the Johnson County High School, and many fans of yesteryear’s JCHS winningest football teams remember with pride the great Crouch team of 1929.
He was the son of the late Adam and Agnes Crouch, Johnson City, a graduate of Milligan College and Vanderbilt School of Law and held the M.S. degree from East Tennessee State College, a veteran of World War II and a member of the First Christian Church of Johnson City. He is survived by the widow, one son and a brother.

CROW, Clarence

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 15, 1945 Clarence Crow Dies In Washington Of Heart Attack

Clarence C. Crow, former Elizabethton man who has been a federal employe[sic] in Washington, D. C., for the past six years, died yesterday of a heart attack in his bedroom, relatives here were notified.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crow, live at 301 West G street.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete this afternoon pending arrival of the body.
Besides his parents, Mr. Crow is survived by five sisters, Mrs. E. J. Ingram, Colfax, Wash.; Mrs.

G. V. Crouse, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. F. S. Smith, Great Falls, Mont.; Mrs. Ralph Lusk and Mrs. Roy Wheeler, both of Elizabethton; one brother, Cpl. Burchell Crow, France

CROW, Clarence

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 16, 1945 Rites For Clarence Crow Tomorrow

Funeral services for Clarence Crow, 46, will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the First Baptist church, with the Rev. Clarence M. Carder officiating. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Mr. Crow died in his room in Washington, D. C., Sunday of a heart attack, a coroner’s jury reported.

Active pallbearers will include Robert Simerly, Jimmy Fletcher Jr., Jake Ludolf, Ben Rhudy, Edward Nance and Dana Moreland. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons and trustees of First Baptist church.

CROW, Clifton

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 27, 1941 CLIFTON CROW RITES FRIDAY

Clifton Crow, 38, one of the best known and loved cab drivers in the city, succumbed to an illness in a Johnson City hospital this morning about two o’clock. He had been ill three weeks.

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of the Graham Cab Company, as was attested by the hundreds of calls during his illness.
The deceased was a native of Sullivan county, but has resided in Carter county for a number of years, having at one time been employed with the American Bemberg Corporation. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of the Loyal Order of Moose. For a number of years, he has been affiliated with the

Christian church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ollie Colbaugh Crow; four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Bare, the Misses Reva,

Beatrice and Patsy Ann Crow; eight brothers, Ike, Brady, Ed, Kermit, Durane, Glenn, J. C. and Hoover Crow; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crow, all of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be held from the First Christian church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. John Hall and Gray Musick, ministers, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Colbaugh Cemetery, where the Loyal Order of Moose will hold their ritualistic burial service.

Pallbearers and flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from the Graham Cab employees and from L. L. Lumsden’s Sunday school class of the First Christian church.

The body will be removed to the home of the deceased this afternoon.

CROW, Docia

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, Jan. 26, 1931
MRS. JAMES CARTER CROW
Mrs. James Carter Crow, 70, life long resident of Carter County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Brown, on the Boone Creek road near Johnson City, Sunday night at 8 o’clock as the result of an attack of pneumonia.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. A. J. Brown, Mrs. Elmer Cochrane of Limestone, Tenn., Mrs. J. R. Ritchie, Mrs. K. P. Banks, Mrs. E. L. Bowers, of Elizabethton; four sons, Oscar and Ernest Crow, of Hampton, Robert A. Crow of Toulon, Ill., and the Rev. John W. Crow of Elizabethton. She is also survived by one sister and two brothers.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

CROW, Docia

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1931
MRS. J. C. CROW
Funeral services for Mrs. J. C. (Docia) Crow, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Brown near Johnson City, Monday, will be held at the First Baptist Church here Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, with the Rev. Ernest Cox of Johnson City in charge, assisted by Judge W. R. Allen, a life-long friend. Interment will follow in the family cemetery at Hopson.
Pallbearers will be the nephews of the deceased and the flower bearers will be chosen from her nieces and grandchildren.
Mr. C. P. Toncray and Mrs. W. Y. Simerly will be in charge of the music.
Pallbearers are: Ernest Brown, Joe Brown, Terry Epperson, C. H. Barnes, James Berry, Ed Berry, James Morrell, R. S. Lacy, Len Lacy, Thomas Crow, Frank Lacy, John T. Lacy, Dave Lacy and A. S. Lacy.
Flower bearers will be: Josephine Crow, Marie Banks, Mary Grace Ritchie, Mildred Brown, Bessie Lacy, Gladys Lacy, Ruby Morrell, Mrs. Martha L. Wright, Mrs. Anna Fletcher Chambers and Mrs. Edith Mitchell.

CROW, Edwin Hunter

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 15, 1929
RITES HELD FOR EDWIN HUNTER
Funeral services were held yesterday for Edwin Hunter Crow, 15 years of age, at the First Christian Church at 2 p.m. Crow died Saturday at 1 a.m. following an intestinal operation at the Doctor’s hospital. The

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services were conducted by the Rev. J. J. Musick, pastor, assisted by the Rev. R. N. Owen, of the First Baptist Church.
Crow is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crow; two sisters, Pauline and Margaret Crow; and a brother, Dan, Jr.

Interment was in Highland Cemetery following the funeral services.
Pallbearers were: Walter Clark, Charles McCloud, John Bailey, Frank Grindstaff, Edwin Mottern, and K. P. Jenkins.

CROW, Elizabeth Sue

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 23, 1937 ELIZABETH SUE CROW

Elizabeth Sue Crow, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crow of this city, died this morning at one o’clock after a short illness.

Funeral services were conducted from the home this afternoon at 3:30 with the Rev. J. J. Musick officiating. Interment was in the Lyons Cemetery.

Survivors of the infant are the parents.

CROW, Johnnie R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, September 27, 1941 JOHNNIE R. CROW

Johnnie R. Crow, age 80, well known resident of Carter county, died at his home this morning in the Blue Springs section, after a long illness.

Mr. Crow was a member of the Primitive Baptist church for 42 years.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Blue Springs Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. John Matthews will officiate. Burial will be made in the Caldwell Springs cemetery.

Pall bearers[sic] will include B. C. Bowers, Martin Pierce, Tom Nave, Marion Jenkins, Grant Pierce, and Porter Buckles, while flower bearers will be selected from friends at the funeral.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nancy Crow; three daughters, Mrs. Vicy Burleson and Mrs. Lizzie Burleson, of Johnson City; and Miss Bertha Crow, of Carter county; three sons, Carson, of Johnson City; and Joe and Charlie Crow, of Carter county; also 12 grandchildren.

CROW, Maggie O’Brien

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 29, 1949
Death Takes Maggie Crow; Funeral Tuesday Death Takes Maggie Crow; Funeral Tuesday
Mrs. Maggie O’Brien Crow, age 71 of a prominent Carter County family, died in a local hospital Sunday morning at 5 o’clock after a long illness.
Mrs. Crow was the daughter of the late B.M.G. and Mittie Singletary O’Brien. Mr. O’Brien operated iron forges and was prominent in developing new businesses in the early days of the county.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Methodist Church, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Mrs. Crow was a life-long member of the Methodist Church. The Rev. E. H. Ogle, the Rev. Joe Hampton, and Rev. Fred Smith will be in charge of the services with burial in Happy Valley Cemetery.
Survivors are her husband, Sherman Crow, one sister, Mrs. Rose Smalling; two brothers, Judge W. C. O’Brien and Joe O’Brien of Elizabethton; one niece, Mrs. Charlie Hampton of Elizabethton, two great- nieces, Mrs. Guy Thompson of Matanzar, Cuba and Miss Louise Williams of Elizabethton, three great- nephews, Ora Hampton, N.J.B.C, Williams, U.S. Air Corp., Paul Williams of Elizabethton.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Music will be in charge of Luther Hampton.
Active pallbearers: Fred Wetzel, John Flemming, Fred Hathaway, C. P. Scogins, W. L. Phillips, Clifton

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Allen, Maples Carriger, Hugh Fox and Luther Arnold.
Flower bearers will be members of the Hattie Kane Bible Class and Mrs. Fred Wetzel, Mrs. T. J. Mimms Sr., Mrs. Maude Elliott, Mrs. Bess Fletcher, Mrs. Luther Arnold, Mrs. Vernon Hensley, Mrs. John Keys, Mrs. Lucy Crow, Mrs. Katherine Jones, Mrs. Will Eastridge and Mrs. Bonnie Bingham, Mrs. Hugh Fox, Mrs. Sophia Fox, Bess Shields.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until Tuesday at 2:00 o’clock when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until time for the services.

CROW, Robert R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 1, 1931
ROBERT R. CROW
Robert R. Crow, a native and former resident of Carter County, died at his home at Limestone, Tenn., Wednesday morning at 8:45. He was a member of the Baptist church, Odd Fellows, and one of the oldest members of the Carpenters Union of Johnson City.
The deceased is survived by his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Ina Morrison, of Elizabethton; Mrs. Roy Beckelheimer, of Erwin; and Mrs. G. W. Gardner of Johnson City; and one son, W. H. Crow of Montgomery, Alabama.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

CROW, Sarah

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 1, 1941 MRS. SARAH CROW

Mrs. Sarah Crow, wife of Branson Crow, died at her home at Blue Springs this morning, after a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the home. Rev. John Matthews will officiate. Burial will be made in the Crow Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be selected from friends at the funeral.

Surviving are her husband, Branson Crow; two daughters, Mrs. Cecil Nave, Miss Vinie Crow; one son, Harley Crow; her father, Ross Pierce; two brothers, Charlie and Ambrose Pierce; three sisters, Mrs. Onie Proffitt, Mrs. Virgie Hardin and Mrs. Evie Oliver.

CROW, Tennie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 25, 1931
TENNIE CROW
Tennie Crow, 74, died at his home on the Blue Springs road, yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock as the result of a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the home this afternoon from the home at 4 o’clock in charge of the Rev. John Matherson. Interment will follow in the family cemetery.
The deceased is survived by four sons, Farris, Branson, Dana, and Logan; two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Lewis and Mrs. Jennie Nidiffer.

CROW, Thomas William

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 26, 1942 THOMAS WILLIAM CROW

Thomas William Crow, age 86, died Wednesday night at his home at Horseshoe. He had been ill for three weeks.

Mr. Crow had been a life-long resident of Horseshoe and had a host of friends over the county. He had been an active member of the Freewill Baptist church of Horseshoe for 45 years.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Crow; five daughters, Mrs. Joe Estep of 544

Horseshoe, Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis of Valley Forge, Mrs. R. C. Cates of Hampton, Miss Fannie Crow of Horseshoe; one son, Frank Crow of Horseshoe; 34 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. D. C. Patrick, Rev. Allen Richardson and Rev. Will Wright at the Horseshoe Freewill Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2:00. Burial will be in the Van Huss cemetery.

Active pallbearers are Claude Estep, Dan Ellis, Eugene Crow, Crow Nidiffer, Bill Crow and Clyde Cates.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from the granddaughters.

CROW, Virginia

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 11, 1940
MRS. VIRGINIA CROW, 85, TAKEN BY DEATH
Last rites for Mrs. Virginia A. Crow, age 85, who died at the home of her son, Henry Crow, Saturday morning at 11:00 o’clock, will be held this afternoon at three o’clock from Slagle’s Chapel. Rev. Harry Leonard and Rev. Carl Roberts will officiate. Burial will be made in the Slagle Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Clifton Crow, Ike Crow, Elbert Clemons, Haskiel Clemons, Kermit Crow and J. G. Crow.
Flower bearers will be the granddaughters.
Mrs. Crow, a native of Carter county and one of its oldest citizens, was well known in her community. She was a member of the Methodist church. Her illness was of several weeks’ duration.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mattie Crow, of Kingsport, Mrs. Katherine Clemons, of this city; two sons, Henry and Ed Crow, of this city; also 29 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

CROWE, Alec

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 19, 1946 ALEC CROWE

Alec Crowe, 70, died at 4:15 yesterday afternoon at the home of his son, Sam Crowe, in Johnson City.

He is survived by two sons, Sam of Johnson City, and Jack Crowe of Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. H. H. Collins and Mrs. J. H. Lipford of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Elsie Arwood of Miami, Fla. He is also survived by two brothers, two sisters, 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Lynn Valley Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Mack Hodge in charge, assisted by the Rev. Joe Strother of Johnson City.

Mr. Crowe was a native of Carter county and a member of the First Baptist church here. The body is now at the home of his son, Sam Crowe, in Johnson City.

CROWE, Andrew Jackson

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 25, 1969 DEATHS

Andrew Jackson Crowe, 85, of Mountain City, RFD 1, (Liberty Community), died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., Friday, 1:00 a.m., after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Carter County, but had made his home in Johnson County most of his life. He was the son of Lee and Margaret Dugger Crowe. He was a retired state highway employee and farmer, and a member of Liberty Christian Church.

Five sons, L. Ray and Marcus Clay, both of Mountain City, Sam W., Atlanta, Ga., Dan, Palatka, Fla., and Hal, Pinellas Park, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Carl C. Jenkins, Bluff City, Mrs. Dana Slemp, Elkton, Md., and Mrs. W. W. Hawkins, Jr., Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Robert T. Riggs, Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Charles Elliott, Elizabethton; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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Funeral services were conducted from the Liberty Christian Church Sunday, 2:30 p.m. with H. T. Mabry, Buford Cole, ministers, and Rev. H. M. Slagle, Jr., officiating. Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery.

Pallbearers were grandsons.
Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CROWE, C. E. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 26, 1942 MRS. C. E. CROWE

Funeral services for Mrs. C. E. Crowe, who died at her home in Johnson City Friday, will be conducted from the late residence, 611 Franklin street, Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. W. P. Long and Mrs. J. C. McCampbell will officiate. Burial will be made in the Happy Valley cemetery.

Last rites had originally been scheduled for this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, but due to the late arrival of a son who is with the Air Corps in Washington, services were postponed.

Mrs. Crowe had many relatives in and around Elizabethton, who survive her.

Active pallbearers: Zack Peterson, Charley Vest, Clarence Adams, Horace A. Clark, D. M. Lilly, O. C. White.

Flower bearers: Mesdames Robert Click, Spencer Collins, Clarence Adams, H. A. Clark, O. C. White, D. M. Lilly, Charley Vest, Anna F. Moore, Ross Nave, Tom Carriger, Charles Brummit, Mrs. Woods and Miss Nell Casey.

CROWE, Dana (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 8, 1943 MRS. DANA CROWE

Mrs. Dana Crowe, age 38, died at her home this morning at 7:00 o’clock.

She is survived by her husband; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Myers; brothers, Arvel, Stanley and Guy Myers; sisters, Ella Mae, Mabel and Clytie Myers of Elizabethton and Mrs. Arthur Crumley of Pulaski, Virginia.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Popular Grove Baptist church with E. C. Burnett, Paul Roberts and D. R. Kilgore officiating.

Active pallbearers are: John Stout, Paul White, Elmer Richardson, Crawford Taylor, Charlie Cole, Clinton Campbell.

Flower girls: Mrs. Hattie Estep, Nina Estep, Essie Stout, Emma Asher, Sally Richardson, Pearl Estep, Lelia Stout, Annice Campbell, Ama Richardson, Virgie Hyder, Veta White, Laura Cole, Pearl Taylor, Alice Taylor, Leta Cole, Ethel Cole, Martha Heatherly, Cora Peters, Ora Richardson, Florence Nidiffer, Myrtle Nidiffer, Mae Nidiffer, Gladys Asher, Beulah Myers.

CROWE, John (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 24, 1938
MRS. JOHN CROWE
Mrs. John Crowe, 63, died yesterday at her home on the Milligan highway.
The body will remain at Appalachian funeral home in Johnson City until one o’clock tomorrow, when it will be taken to the First Christian church of Johnson City, where funeral services will be held.
Mrs. Crowe is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Hyder of Elizabethton; one son, William McKeehean of Miami, Fla., and several grandchildren.
Pallbearers have not been announced.

CROWE, Loretta

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 14, 1934 LORETTA CROWE

Loretta Crowe, the 2-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crowe, died at the home near Elizabethton Sunday morning at 1 a.m.

Survivors are father and mother.

Funeral services were conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., with the Rev. James C. Black officiating.

Interment was held in the Crowe Cemetery.

CROWE, Maggie Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 22, 1933 MRS. CROWE, 73, DIES THURSDAY

Mrs. Maggie Jane Crowe, aged 73, pioneer citizen of Carter county, died last evening at the home of her sisters, Mrs. Jess Heatherly, on Stoney Creek.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the Van Huss Cemetery at Siam. The Rev. Dorsey Patrick will be in charge of the services.

Survivors are her sisters[sic], Mrs. Heatherly, and one brother, John Crowe, of Watauga Valley.

CROWE, Peggy Gene

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 13, 1934 BRADY CROWE’S BABY DEAD; FUNERAL TODAY

Peggy Gene Crowe, the eleven-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brady Crowe, died in a local hospital Monday afternoon after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Williams, 411 L Street, this afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

The Rev. Chesley L. Bowden will officiate.
Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Pall bearers: James Laws, Cecil Laws, Billy Thomas, Ernest Jones, Clyde Jones, and R. J. Allen. Flower bearers: Miss Mary Ellen Cray, Miss Lettie Parker, Mrs. Fay McClain, Miss Louise

Nichols, Miss Katherine Hale, and Miss Barbara Foster.

CROWDER, Edna Viola

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, July 18, 1946 EDNA VIOLA CROWDER

Funeral services for Edna Viola Crowder, 33, who died at her home at Shouns, Tuesday at 7:00 o’clock p.m., will be held at Rainbow Mountain Baptist Church Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. D. H. Forrester will officiate and burial will be in Lewis Cemetery.

She is survived by her father, M. M. Crowder and stepmother of Shouns, eight brothers and five sisters, Clyde Crowder of St. Paul, Va., Mrs. Ed Pardue, Shouns, Mrs. Chas. Greer of Coeburn, Va., Mrs. Wad Norris, Lenoir, N. C., Otis Crowder, Phm. 2/c, Bainbridge, Md., Pvt. Wayne L. Crowder, Coburg, Germany, Orville, Mamie, Dorothy, Harold, Delmar, Earl and Jimmy all of Shouns, and a host of relatives and friends.

CROWDER, Jerry Mack

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 13, 1948
JERRY MACK CROWDER
Jerry Mack Crowder, 2-years-old, of Route 1, Watauga, died in a local hospital this morning at 6:30 o’clock after a week’s illness.

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He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ruth Crowder; two brothers, Vanney James Crowder and Dwayne Crowder of the home and one sister, Linda Kay Crowder, also of the home.
Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CROWDER, Jerry Mack

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 14, 1948
JERRY MACK CROWDER
Funeral services for Jerry Mack Crowder, twenty-months-old son of Mrs. Ruth Crowder of Route 1, Watauga, who died in a local hospital Thursday morning, will be conducted from the Chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Pettitt officiating. Burial will be in the Mottern Cemetery.
Survivors besides the mother are one sister, Linda Kay Crowder of the home and two brothers, Vanney James and Dwayne Crowder also of the home.

CROWDER, Ruby Dean

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 12, 1966 Ruby Dean Crowder. . .

Ruby Dean Crowder, age 31 of Mountain City, Route 2, died at her home Sunday at 6:20 p.m. (October 2) after a lengthy illness. A native of Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Wiley T. Crowder and Mrs. Pearl Shell. She was a member of Clinton Chapel Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include the mother, Mrs. Pearl C. Shell, Mountain City; four brothers, Ralph Crowder, J.C. Crowder, Roger Crowder, all of Mountain City; Wiley Crowder, Newark, Del.; seven sisters, Mrs. Pearl Warren, Mrs. Leah Moretz, both of Shouns, Mrs. Blanche Dennison Elkton, Md., Mrs. Thelma Campbell, Abingdon, Va., Mrs. Edith Cornett, Mrs. Jennie L. Keene and Gladys Crowder, all of Mountain City.

Funeral services were conducted from the Clinton Chapel Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. October 4, with the Rev. J.R. Woodson, Rev. Edsel Farthing, Rev. Dan Graham and Rev. Abe Aldridge and Rev. Bill Williams offiicating[sic]. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, Va.

Pallbearers were Howard Miller, Bill McCloud, Bobby Robbins, Henry Reeves, Joe Reeves, Truett Tester and Sam Neely, Joe Triplett, Arthur Leffman, Frank Maxwell. Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

CROWDER, William Henry

“The Tomahawk,” November 8, 1961
William Henry Crowder…
…60, Route 2, Shouns, died Saturday night at Memorial Hospital. Johnson City.
He was a native of Johnson County but had lived at Dante, Va., and Wyco, West Va., most of his life, moving back to Shouns early this year. He was a retired coal miner.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Bernice Ring Crowder, Kingsport; five sons, Ira Buddy Crowder, Loyel and Tommie Crowder all of Washington, D.C., and Denver Crowder and Jerrel Crowder both of Kingsport; two daughters, Linda Crowder and Mrs. Patsy Blankenship of Washington, D.C.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A.E. Browne in charge.
Interment in Rainbow cemetery.
Pallbearers were Emery Warren Glenn Warren, Ed Pardue, Luther Warren, Otis Crowder, Orville Crowder, Jimmy Crowder, Earl Crowder, Tommy Warren and Raymond Warren.
Music by Ray Icenhour and the Rainbow Church choir.

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Hill Funeral Home in charge,

CROWE, Alex

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 20, 1946 ALEX CROWE

Funeral services for Alex Crowe, 70, who died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at the home of his son, Sam Crowe, College Heights, following an illness of several weeks, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Lynn Valley Baptist Church, near Elizabethton.

Officiates will be the pastor, Rev. Mack Hodge, and Rev. Joe Strothers of Johnson City. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elizabethton.

The body was to be removed to the home of his son, Sam Crowe, this afternoon.
He was a native of Carter County and a member of the First Baptist Church in Elizabethton. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. H. H. Collins and Mrs. J. H. Lipford of Elizabethton, Mrs.

Essie Arwood of Miami, Fla.; two sons, Sam of Johnson City and Jack Crowe of Elizabethton; two brothers, Jack Crowe of Mountain City and Frank Crowe of Bristol; two sisters, Mrs. Rob Riggs and Mrs. Charles Elliott of Elizabethton; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

CROWE, Charlie C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 21, 1965 Charlie C. Crowe. . .

Charlie C. Crowe, 80, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

A native of Johnson County he had lived in Johnson City for 42 years and was a son of Will and Eliza Lewis Crowe. Mr. Crowe was a retired employee of the city street department and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Dennis Crowe, Johnson City; three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Phillips, Mrs. Garrett Jhipps[sic] and Mrs. Walter Norris, Johnson City; a half-brother, Johnny Crowe, of Johnson City; a sister, Mrs. J.B. Ward, Kingsport; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from Appalichian[sic] chapel. Rev. D.C. Byrd and Rev. Holt Herrell officiated. Burial in Brookshire cemetery in Johnson County.

Appalachian in charge.

CROWE, Hester

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 26, 1929
MRS. HESTER CROWE
Funeral services for Mrs. Hester Crowe, 67, who died suddenly Tuesday at her home, were held Wednesday at 3 o’clock at the Blue Spring Baptist Church. The Rev. Howard Hayes was in charge of the services and interment was in the Crowe Cemetery.
Survivors are the husband, T. J. Crow; six children, Mrs. Jennie Nediffer, Mrs. Maggie Lewis, Phares Crowe, Bronson Crow, Logan Crow, and Dan Crowe; three sisters, Mrs. Polly Lacy, Mrs. Maggie Bowers, Mrs. Annie Bowers; one brother, Davie Bowers; and several grandchildren.

CROWE, Maggie Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 22, 1933 MRS. CROWE, 73, DIES THURSDAY

Mrs. Maggie Jane Crowe, aged 73, pioneer citizen of Carter county, died last evening at the home of her sisters, Mrs. Jess Heatherly, on Stoney Creek.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the Van Huss Cemetery at Siam. The Rev. Dorsey Patrick will be in charge of the services.

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Survivors are her sisters[sic], Mrs. Heatherly, and one brother, John Crowe, of Watauga Valley.

CROWE, Nancy Eugena

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 7, 1945
Mrs. Nancy Crowe Succumbs Suddenly
Mrs. Nancy Eugena Crowe, 80, died suddenly at her home on Route 2, Elizabethton today at 3:00 a.m. She was a member of the Blue Springs Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Joe of the home, Charley of Route 2, Elizabethton, and Carson of Johnson City; three daughters, Mrs. Vicia Burleson and Mrs. O. B. Burleson both of Johnson City, and Miss Bertha Crowe of the home; 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; one sisters, Mrs. Sallie Crowe of Siam; three half-sisters, Mrs. Maggie Fortnes and Mrs. Emma Carden both of Siam and Mrs. Fina Collins of Route 2, Elizabethton; and one half brother, Rhudy Carden of Route 2, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Harris officiating, assisted by the Rev. D. R. Kilgore and the Rev. John Mathis. Burial will be in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Marion Jenkins, Crumley and B. C. Bowers, Walter Oliver, Martin Pierce and Robert Buckles.
The body will be returned to the home Friday at 10:00 a.m. where it will remain until 9:30 a.m. Saturday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CROWE, Peggy Gene

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 13, 1934 BRADY CROWE’S BABY DEAD; FUNERAL TODAY

Peggy Gene Crowe, the eleven-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brady Crowe, died in a local hospital Monday afternoon after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Williams, 411 L Street, this afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

The Rev. Chesley L. Bowden will officiate.
Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Pall bearers: James Laws, Cecil Laws, Billy Thomas, Ernest Jones, Clyde Jones, and R. J. Allen. Flower bearers: Miss Mary Ellen Cray, Miss Lettie Parker, Mrs. Fay McClain, Miss Louise

Nichols, Miss Katherine Hale, and Miss Barbara Foster.

CROWE, Rettie Lyon

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 13, 1935
DEATH TAKES MRS. CROWE, 65
Mrs. Rettie Crowe, 65, wife of Alex Crow[sic], died last night at the home of her son, Sam Crow, in Johnson City, following a lengthy illness.
The deceased was Miss Rettie Lyon of near Bluff City, prior to her marriage to Mr. Crow several years ago. Coming to Elizabethton several years ago, she has made this city her home, only going to the home of her son four months ago where she has been very ill during that period. Though an invalid for sometime, she bore her suffering with fortitude, always displaying the patience so characteristic of her throughout her life. Well loved by all who knew her, she has numerous friends throughout this city that will regret to hear of her passing. Early in life she united with the Chinquepin Baptist Church, where she has retained her membership.
The body was removed to the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. H. Lipford, 707 Pine Street, this city, where it will remain until time for the funeral, which will be held from the Chinquepin Grove Baptist Church, near

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Bluff City, Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, the funeral cortege leaving the home at 1:30. The Rev. C. L. Bowden and the Rev. E. A. Cox will officiate at the services. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home will have charge of the arrangements.
Active pallbearers will include Carl Keys, Bob Clark, Herman Crabtree, Francis Dugger, Evans Collins, and W. E. Lipford.

Flower bearers will include nieces of the deceased.
Surviving are her husband, Alex Crow; two sons, Jack Crow, Elizabethton, Sam Crow, Johnson City; three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Lipford, Mrs. H. H. Collins, Mrs. Robert Arwood, Elizabethton; one brother, Oscar Lyon, Bluff City; one sister, Mrs. J. B. Bains, Elizabethton. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren. [JAKS Note: both spellings of CROW and CROWE were used in the obituary]

CROWE, W. R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 26, 1950
W. R. CROWE
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Dec. 26 – W. R. (Bud) Crowe, 84, died at 10 a.m. Monday at Tate’s Nursing Home in Johnson City. He was born in Carter County and came to Kingsport in 1916 where he followed the carpenter’s trade. He had resided at Elizabethton for the past fifteen years.
Mr. Crowe was a member of the Christian Church of Kingsport.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Sam Kress and Mrs. Charles D. Currie, both of Kingsport; two sons, T. J. Crowe of Johnson City and J. C. Crowe of Kingsport; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Hamlett-Dodson Funeral Home, where the body will remain.
The Rev. S. K. Widner will officiate at the funeral service.
Burial will take place in the Wilson Cemetery near Elizabethton.
Nephews of the deceased will serve as pallbearers.

CRUISE, James S.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 2, 1949 JAMES S. CRUISE

James S. Cruise, 78, former resident of Shady Valley, who died last week at Kelso, Wash., was buried from the Shady Valley School building today, June 2, at 11 o’clock with burial in the Garland Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: Edward Scott, Mac Blevins, Barry Blevins, Woodrow Booher, Lundy Long, and Doag Blackburn.

CRUMBLEY, Betty Sue

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 5, 1930
BETTY SUE CRUMLEY
Funeral services for Betty Sue Crumley, 20 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Curmley, 202 Riverside street, who died Friday morning at 1:30 at home of her parents, were to have been held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence, the Rev. French Wampler, officiating. Interment was to have been in the Hall cemetery at Hampton.
Survivors are the parents; seven sisters and four brothers.

CRUMBLEY, Jesse M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 24, 1947 JESSE CRUMBLEY

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at his home on Route 3 Sunday afternoon, were to be conducted from the Smith cemetery this afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. John Mathis officiating.

Survivors are the parents; one sister, Emogine Crumbley of the home and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee M. Vines.

Funeral services are to be under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CRUMLEY, Carl C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 17, 1940
C. C. CRUMLEY IS CLAIMED BY DEATH TODAY
Carl Conrad Crumley, age 47, died suddenly this morning at four o’clock from a heart attack.
Mr. Crumley was well known, being a native of Carter county and residing in the Hunter section. He was a bridge mechanic and was employed by the Appalachian Division of the Southern Railway System. He was a member of the Railroad Brotherhood, and was active in the church, being a member and trustee of the Hunter Methodist church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Iva Lee Crumley; one son, Harold; one sister, Mrs. J. D. Estep, one brother, Fraxier[sic] Crumley, all of Hunter.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist Church at Hunter Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Harry Leonard and the Rev. D. W. Donaldson officiating. Burial will be made in the Watauga Valley Cemetery.
Active pallbearers: R. J. Ellis, C. G. Webb, J. P. Shipley, J. W. Shipley, A. N. Estep, J. M. Carmidy, L. E. Harkleroad, John Barker.
The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home at Hunter this afternoon at five o’clock.

CRUMLEY, David S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 3, 1932 DEATH TAKES D. S. CRUMLEY

David S. Crumley, 59, former Chief of Police of Elizabethton and special deputy Sheriff of Carter County, died at his home, 712 First Street, yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, following an illness of fifteen months from complication of diseases.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Clarence Howington, pastor of the Freewill Baptist Church, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Houston Blevins. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery.

The deceased was a native of Carter County and a member of one of the oldest families. He was the son of the late William and Nancy Crumley. About ten years ago he served as police chief under E. E. Hathaway, who was then mayor. Since then, he has served as a special deputy sheriff and was a special officer under Sheriff W. J. Fair at the time he was taken ill. He was a fearless officer and received the highest commendation throughout his term of office.

Several months ago Mr. Crumley professed faith in Christ and had prepared himself for the last call. His kindness created many friends. All who came in contact with him admired him.

Early in life he married Miss Eliza Turner of Elizabethton.

Aside from his widow, he is survived by three brothers, Will and Simpson of Watauga Valley, and George of Roan Mountain; and one sister, Mrs. Alice Tipton, Elizabethton.

Pallbearers: R. L. Peeks, J. G. Harwood, J. J. Mackdonell, Joe Bowers, George Ryan, and Jasper Denney.

Flower bearers: Gussie Williams, Mrs. Edward Perry, Bell Shell, Mrs. Lynn Folsom, Mrs. Wilford Ellis, Emma Crumley, Addie Percy, and Annie Turner.

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CRUMLEY, Della Mae Scalf

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, June 24, 1940
MRS. DELLA CRUMLEY FUNERAL HELD TODAY
Mrs. Della Mae Scalf Crumley, 29, wife of Gilbert Crumley, died Sunday morning at 12:30 o’clock from gun shot wounds, said by investigating officers, to be self inflicted.
Mrs. Crumley was found on the floor of the bathroom with a bullet through her heart. Members of the family said she had been in ill health for some time.
The Crumleys resided at 611 S. Roan Street
Surviving are the husband, Gilbert Crumley; five children, Charlotte, Charles Edward, Bobby Harold, Carol Sue, Phyllis Anne; three brothers, Ernest, Dessis[sic] and Rhude Scalf; one sister, Mrs. Mamie Perry; her father, George Scalf.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Bunker Hill Christian church in Sullivan county, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. John Hall officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery at Bunker Hill.
Pall bearers: Evans Collins, Walter Richards, Robert Hodge, Bill Denison, Edward Reece, Elbert Carter. Flower bearers: Mrs. Elbert Burrow, Clara Perry, Mrs. George Turner, Mrs. Blonnie Alford, Tid Alford, Hazel Richards, Vina Reece, and Mrs. Elbert Carter.

CRUMLEY, Elihu J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 1, 1944
ELIHU J. CRUMLEY
Funeral services for Elihu J. Crumley, who died yesterday morning at 5:00 o’clock in Banner Elk, N. C. hospital, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church in charge of the Rev. Kilgore of Bristol. Burial will be in Buckles Cemetery.
Active pallbearers, J. W. Lewis, A. F. Buckles, Roy P. Little, Roy Campbell, W. F. Culbert, Bob Berry, R. L. Danner, H. H. Murray, W. J. Fair, Hugh Patton and W. T. Bowers.
Flower bearers will be friends in the Caldwell Baptist Church.
The deceased was a member of the Watauga Valley Baptist Church. He had been serving as guard at the American Bemberg Corporation and the North American Rayon Corporation for the past 18 years. He was married in 1891 to Eliza J. Buckles, who died in 1932.
Survivors are three sons, Fred C. Crumley, Watauga Valley, Earl H. Crumley, Elizabethton, Arthur Crumley, U. S. Navy, Portland, Maine; one half brother, Eston Crumley of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

CRUMLEY, ELIZA

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 8, 1932 MRS. ELIZA CRUMLEY

Mrs. Eliza Jane Crumley, 59, wife of E. J. Crumley, died at her home in Watauga Valley last night at 11 o’clock. Funeral service will be held from the home tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. They will be conducted by the Rev. N. C. Claman. Interment will be in the Buckles Cemetery.

Mrs. Crumley is survived by her husband, three sons, Fred, Earl and Arthur; her mother, Mrs. Celia Buckles; two brothers, Alfred Buckles and Frank Buckles, and three grandchildren, all of Carter County.

CRUMLEY, Eston

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 5, 1945 Youth, 18, Takes Life With Gun

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Eston Crumley Shoots Self With 22 Calibre Rifle
Eston Crumley, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Crumley, died at his home in Possom

Hollow in the Ninth Civil District this morning as a result of self inflected wounds, according to his mother. Mrs. Crumley said she knew of no motive for his action. He had recently received his call for physical examination by the Selective Service. Last year he volunteered for the Navy but was rejected because of a physical ailment. His mother said he had been melancholy for some time over his physical

condition.
Mrs. Crumley continued:

“He was preparing to go to work about 8:00 o’clock this morning and came into the kitchen and asked for the pistol. He shot the .32-calibre a few times and then returned and said he was going to kill himself. I grabbed him and held him until other members of the family removed the pistol from his hands. He said he was kidding. I thought he was after he got his guitar and began to play and sing. Then I saw him go into the yard with the twenty-two rifle. I asked him where he was going. He replied that he was going to do some target practice. I advised other members of the family to get the gun from him. But before they could reach the yard he had shot himself through the heart.”

He is survived by two brothers, Charles Kenneth and Eddie; one sister, Ula Bowers. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

CRUMLEY, Eston

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 6, 1945 Eston S. Crumley Funeral Services Set For Tomorrow

Private services for Eston S. Crumley, age 18, who died Wednesday morning from gun wounds, will be conducted from the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Crusey Holder in charge. Burial will be in Buckles Cemetery where short services will be held.

Mr. Crumley was employed in the cafeteria of the North American Rayon Corporation.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Crumley; two brothers, Eddie and Kenneth Crumley, and one sister, Mrs. Eula Bowers, all of Elizabethton.

The body will remain in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until after the services.

CRUMLEY, G. D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, September 22, 1943 G. D. CRUMLEY

G. D. (Dud) Crumley, died at the George Ben Johnson Hospital in Abingdon, Va., after a short illness. Mr. Crumley was a native of Carter county. The last twelve years he has lived in Abingdon. He was a member of the Methodist church.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Raulston; two grandchildren, Billy Raulston, Phyllis Jean Raulston; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Holly, Mrs. Loyette Crumley; three brothers, R. T. and J. C. Crumley of Elizabethton and C. G. Crumley of Johnson City.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Central Methodist church Thursday afternoon at three-thirty o’clock with the Rev. B. H. Hampton and Rev. Raymond Geisler officiating. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be the nephews of Mr. Crumley. Flower bears[sic] will be members of the Loyal Workers and Alice Dungan Bible classes. They are requested to be at the church at three o’clock.

The body will be returned to the home of Mrs. Raulston this afternoon. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

CRUMLEY, George W.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 18, 1948
George W. Crumley Dies After Illness
George Washington Crumley, 86, died at his home Route 1, Roan Mountain Sunday at 11:15 p.m. after a three years illness. He was a member of the Roan Mountain Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lydia Ann Crumley; four sons, George and Gus Crumley of Elizabethton, Walter Crumley of Route 1, Roan Mountain and William Crumley of Elizabethton; five daughters, Miss Mae Crumley of the home, Mrs. S. B. Heaton and Mrs. M. A. Church both of Roan Mountain, Mrs. J. G. Hoss of Shell Creek, and Mrs. B. R. Howard of Johnson City; one brother, S. A. Crumley of Route 5, Elizabethton; 28 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Roan Mountain Methodist Church Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Harry Leonard and the Rev. Raymond Geisler officiating. Burial will be in the Heaton Creek Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Keener Smith, Richard Ellis, Loss McKinney, Charlie Holder, Dave Powell, John Radford, and George W. Ryan.
Flower bearers will be members of the Ladies Sunday School Class of the Roan Mountain Methodist Church.
The body was removed to the home today from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CRUMLEY, Grace May

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 4, 1934 GRACE MAY CRUMLEY

Grace May Crumley, six year and eight months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eston Crumley, died at her home in Watauga Valley Tuesday evening, October second, at seven o’clock, following an illness of five days.

Funeral services will be conducted from the M. E. church at Hunter Friday afternoon at two o’clock by the Rev. G. W. Matney and Rev. W. M. Patrick. Interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by her parents; two brothers, Kenneth and Morlie and a host of little friends.

Flower bearers will be Mrs. F. D. Nave, Mrs. Joe Carriger, Helen Peters, Rebecca Danner, Ruby Campbell, Georgia Danner, Poca Clear, Gertrude Treadway, Mrs. Callie Buckles, Mrs. Rowans, Mrs. Grace Goodman, Mrs. Selma Barker, Lelia Bowers.

The following have been selected as pall bearers: R. Ledford, J. W. Hale, Chick Pless, Clyde Hall, Carmack Danner, Homer Perkins, Percy Campbell, Arthur Crumley, Roy Peeks, Easton Rash, and Bob Campbell.

CRUMLEY, Maggie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 26, 1934 MRS. MAGGIE CRUMLEY

Mrs. Maggie Crumley, age 78, died at her home at Watauga Valley Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Crumley is the widow of the late J. J. Crumley.

Funeral services will be held from the residence, Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock in charge of the Rev. Hugh Blevins. Interment will be in the Buckles Cemetery.

CRUMLEY, William M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 12, 1933 AGED HUNTER RESIDENT DIES

William M. Crumley, age 67, died Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the home of his daughter Mrs. Dan Estep at Hunter. Mr. Crumley, a native of Carter County, has spent most of his life in this section.

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Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church at Hunter this afternoon at 2 o’clock by the Rev. J. W. Matney.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dan Estep, and two sons, Carl Crumley and Frazier Crumley of Hunter. Two brothers, G. W. Crumley, Roan Mountain and Mat Crumley of Hunter, and one sister, Mrs. Cornelia Tipton of this city, also survive.

Pallbearers were Clay Hardin, Luther McKinney, Clarence Howard, John Nave, Dallas Howard, Wylie Taylor.

CUDDY. Charles Edward

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 19, 1961
The infant son, born July 13, to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cuddy at Cannon Memorial Hospital died an hour after birth. The mother returned home from the hospital Monday, July 16. The Cuddy’s have a daughter, Nancy, who is seven years old.

CUDDY, Charles Edward

“The Tomahawk,” July 26, 1961
Charles Edward Cuddy…
…Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Cuddy died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., Thursday afternoon.
Survivors include the parents, one sister, Nancy of the home; the grandparents, Mrs. Pearl Cuddy of Mountain City; Mrs. Pearl Thomas, Trade.
Funeral services were conducted from Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Friday at 11:00 a.m. with H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Phillippi cemetery.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

CUDDY, Clyde Eugene

“The Tomahawk”, Wednesday, February 27, 1963
CLYDE EUGENE CUDDY PASSES AWAY MONDAY
Clyde Eugene Cuddy, 42, Shady Valley, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. on Monday at 7:35 p.m. after a long illness. He was a native of Johnson County and a bus driver. He was a member of Harmons Chapel Christian Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Anna Grace Cuddy, Shady Valley; four sons, Max E. Cuddy; Terry Cuddy; Toby Cuddy and Marshall Cuddy; two daughters, Sandra Cudd[sic] and Joy Cuddy; the mother, Mrs. Pearl Cuddy of Mountain City; two brothers, J.C. Cuddy and Clarence Cuddy, of Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Stout and Mrs. Kathleen Williams, both of Mountain City; one grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday from the Harmons Chapel Christian Church Thursday at 2 p.m. with H.T. Mabry and Rev. Clay Bailey to officiate. Burial will be in Garland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be J.C. Hutchinson, Ira Long, Wiley E. Blevins, Denver Blevins, D.M. Plummer, Earl Howard, Bobby Robbins, Daye Hayes.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CUDDY, Clyde Eugene

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 6, 1963
Cards Of Thanks
To our many friends who were so kind and helpful to us during our time of sorrow in the long illness and death of our loved one, Clyde Cuddy, we wish to express our heart felt appreciation and gratitude.
Your acts of kindness, your words of sympathy, your helpfulness can never be forgotten.
Especially were we thankful for the kind ministry and abiding love shown us by Brother H.T. Mabry; and

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for the beautiful floral offering and the abundant food.
May the richest blessings of Him who does all things well be with you always. Mother, Wife, Children, Brothers and Sisters of Clyde Cuddy

CUDDY, Everett Clarence

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 6, 1967 Everett Clarence Cuddy . . .

Everett Clarence Cuddy, age 48 of Mountain City (Bristol Hwy.) Died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. Sunday at 6 p.m. after a lengthy illness.

He was a native of North Carolina, but spent most of his life in Johnson County. He was a Taxo[sic] operator and member of the First Christian Church. A twin brother, Clyde, died in 1962.

Survivors include one brother, J.C. Cuddy, Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Stout and Mrs. Clyde Williams, Mountain City; also a number of nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral services were conducted from First Christian Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with James Adkins, H.T. Mabry and Rev. A.E. Brown officiating[sic]. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City.

Pallbearers were William Eller, Bill Brookshire, Jaret Loggins, William Moore, Lewis May, Jack Greer, Paul Stout, Lon Snyder. Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CUDDY, Everett Clarence

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 20, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

We are very grateful for all the kindness shown us at the time of our bereavement of our loved one, Clarence Cuddy. The flowers, the food, the sympathy and each act of kindness will always be remembered. We are especially grateful and thankful for H.T. Mabry, and James Adkins; to the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home; and to Miss Rosemary Stout for the consoling music.

The family of Clarence Cuddy.

CUDDY, J. W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 3, 1938
MOUNTAIN CITY
Mrs. C. E. Rankins and Mrs. Pearl Cuddy, were called to Princeton, W. Va., the past week by the illness and death of their father, J. W. Cuddy. Others attending the funeral from here were Frances Rankins, Clarence Cuddy, Earl Bailey and Charles Huggins.

CUDDY, Terry Lynn

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October l, 1969 DEATHS

Terry Lynn Cuddy, 24, Owosso, Mich., formerly of Shady Valley, was fatally injured in Owosso, Mich., Sept. 24th. The injuries were sustained in a fire. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Clyde Cuddy and Mrs. Anna Grace Cuddy. He was a graduate of Johnson High School, and a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Harmon Chapel Christian Church.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Anna Grace Cuddy, Shady Valley; four brothers, Max, Owossa[sic], Mich., Toby, Edmore, Mich., Marshall, U. S. Army, Korea, and Timmy Joe, Shady Valley; two sisters, Mrs. Sandra Pox, and Joy Ann Cuddy, both of Shady Valley; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Pearl Cuddy, Mountain City; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Landore, Bristol; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, 2 p.m., from the Harmon Chapel Christian Church, with 557

Rev. Kermit and Rev. Ronda Earpe, officiating. Burial was in the Baker’s Gap Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews.

Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CUELLAI, Teresa Ann

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 6, 1955 TERESA ANN CUELLAI…

Teresa Ann Cuellai, 20-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Cuellai of Dallas, Texas, died at Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Sunday morning following a short illness.

In Addition to the parents, she is survived by a brother, Lawrence Anthony; a sister, Nancy Carol; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wallace of Trade; great-grandparents, J. H. Wallace.

Hill Funeral Home was in charge.

CULBERT, John N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 27, 1934
JOHN N. CULBERT
John N. Culbert, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Culbert of Carter, Tenn., died at a local hospital this morning.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Carter Baptist Church at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. W. R. Kilgore. Burial will be in the Grindstaff Cemetery.
Survivors are the boy’s father and mother; one brother, N. D. Culbert; and four sisters, Jane, Pansy, Beatrice, and Insiliny.

CULBERT, Mary Orlena

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 14, 1950
MRS. MARY ORLENA CULBERT
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Orlena Culbert, 63, announced for today have been postponed until Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Baptist Church and will follow a funeral service for the family at the home, Route 5, Elizabethton, at 1 p.m.
Mrs. Culbert, who was a member of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church, died unexpectedly at her home April 12, at 6:45 p.m.
Burial will be in the Grindstaff Cemetery.
Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.

CULBERT, Mary Orlena

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 13, 1950
MRS. MARY ORLENA CULBERT
Mrs. Mary Orlena Culbert, 63, died unexpectedly at her home on route 5, Elizabethton, Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. She was a member of the Stony Creek Baptist Church and a member of the Rosslee Chapter Number 6, Daughters of America.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Culbert; one daughter, Mrs. O. E. Buckles of Hampton; four sons, Roland of South Watauga, Joseph Macon of Pennsylvania, and Kemp and Stanley Culbert both of the home; eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Cecil Fletcher of Pennsylvania; six half sisters, Mrs. William Cole, Mrs. Ben Watson, Mrs. Seth White and Mrs. Rexford Williams all of route 5, Mrs. Ford Wilson of route 2 and Mrs. Andy Estep of route 1; and one half brother, Charles Landon Sheffield of route 5.
Private funeral services for the family will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m., at the home and further services

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will be conducted at the Stony Creek Baptist Church, Friday at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Ed Burnette, the Rev. Joe Potter and the Rev. Ham Campbell officiating.
Burial will be in the Grindstaff Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Latta Renfro, Charles Raines, James and Conway Hyder, Henry Church, Alex Hardin, Fletcher Grindstaff, and Charley Cole.

Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Grindstaff, John Church, A. O. Buckles, Wilburn Grindstaff, Mr. Moody, Mrs. Lancaster, Jessie Cole, Herbert Taylor, Coy Mann, Dan Grindstaff, Ernest Buckles, Clyde Cole, Robert Taylor, Dewey Fletcher, Joe Eggers, Buster Eggers, Dayton Grindstaff, George Cole, S. C. Davis and Walter Grindstaff.

The body will be returned to the home this afternoon at 5 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CULLER, Edna E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 31, 1947 EDNA E. CULLER

Edna E. Culler, 32, died Wednesday evening at 6:00 o’clock. Her death was unexpected.

Miss Culler was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church of Route 4, Elizabethton. She was an employee of North American Rayon Corporation.

Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Pearl Culler; one daughter, Louise Culler; six brothers, Robert Culler, Church Hill, Clarence Culler, Route 4, Elizabethton, William Culler Route 2 Roan Mountain, Ray Culler, Le Roy Culler, Junior Culler, Route 4, Elizabethton; four sisters, Mrs. Marilyn Emmert, Mrs. Dorothy Radford, Ana Lee Culler, Route 4, Elizabethton, Mrs. Ruth Morton, Route 2, Johnson City.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3:30 p.m. from the Free Will Baptist Church at Upper Gap Creek with the Rev. Virgil DeLoach and the Rev. Kenny Holder officiating. Burial will be made in the Lyons Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Ike and Arnold Roberts, Floyd and Chet Walker, Harold Stevens, John and Paul Radford, Clarence Roberts.

The body will be returned to the home Thursday afternoon and will remain there until 2:30 Friday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour before time for the service.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CULLER, Melvina

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 3, 1949
MELVINA CULLER
Mrs. Melvina Culler, 80, died at her home on Route 1, Zionville, N.C. Wednesday at 11:00 p.m. after a two and a half years illness. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Allen Benjamin Culler; four step sons, Emory Culler of Chucky, Tenn., Emmett of Lynchburg, Virginia, Ralph of Farmville, Virginia and Everett of Route 1, Zionville, N.C.; three step daughters, Mrs. Ellie Grogan and Mrs. Lillian Parsons both of Lynchburg, Virginia and Mrs. Ollie Smith of Zionville, N.C.; 21 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Smith Reece of Chucky, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Roby Eggers, the Rev. Ronda Earp, the Rev. Victor Trivett and the Rev. John Hagerman officiating. Burial will be in the John Mast Cemetery.
The body was returned to the home this afternoon from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

CULVER, Cecil (Pfc.)

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Pfc. CECIL CULVER KILLED IN ACTION
Mrs. Emma Culver, Route 2, Butler, announced today that she had received word from the War Department that her son, Pfc. Cecil Culver, died on October 26 from wounds received in action somewhere in France. Pfc. Culver was 21 years old, and had served four years in Panama before being sent to Europe in March 1944.

CULVER, Cyrus Martin

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 6, 1930
CYRUS MARTIN CULVERCYRUS MARTIN CULVER
Funeral services for Cyrus Martin Culver, 80, who died Sunday at 1 p.m., at his home on Broad Street, were conducted this morning at 11 o’clock at his home on Broad Street, the Rev. S. A. Morton of Kingsport, officiating. Burial was to be made in the Banner Elk, N.C. cemetery, the services there, to be conducted by the Rev. E. M. Umbach, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
Survivors are the widow; and a stepson, John Bradley.

CULVER, Daryl C. (Sp-4)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 14, 1968
[Photo] Young Culver Killed in Vietnam Action
Sp-4 Daryl C. Culver, 23, of Washington College, died of wounds sustained when a rocket fired

from a friendly helicopter hit a U.S. Outpost in a combat zone in Vietnam August 5th. He was hospitalized on a military hospital ship and died Wednesday, August 7th, according to a message received by his wife, Mrs. Joyce Sliger Culver.

He was the son of the late Charlie Culver and Mrs. Culver of Butler.
Sp. Culver entered the armed forces in April 1966 and had been in Vietnam since April, 1968.
He was a graduate of Washington College and was in his third year at East Tennessee State

University when he went into the service.
Sp. Culver was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Joyce Sliger Culver, Telford; his mother, Mrs. Charles M.

Culver, Limestone; and one brother, Glenn Culver, Washington College.

CULVER, Emma Swift

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 20, 1967 Mrs. Emma Culver. . .

Mrs. Emma Swift Culver, age 87 of Elizabethton, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital, Elizabethton, Monday after an illness of four weeks.

Mrs. Culver was a native of Watauga County, N.C. and had lived in Carter County for the past 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Culver, in 1936. She was a member of the Little Milligan Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ruth L. Poll Cincinnati, Ohio; two sons, Carl and Hal of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Will Norris, Brunswick, Ga.; four Brothers, Charles Swift, Santa Rosa, Tex., Carl Swift, Des Moines, Iowa, Dan Swift, Detroit, Mich. and Ray Swift of Sugar Grove, N.C.; four grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Metcalf officiating. Mrs. Georgia Cox in charge of music. Burial will be in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Roe Bailiff, Carroll Billheimer, H.G. Billheimer, McDonald Reece, Roy Estep and A.H. Hicks. Flowerbearers[sic] will be friends and neighbors. The body will remain in the funeral home chapel where the family will receive friends Wednesday (today) from 7-9 p.m. Friends may call at the chapel any time.

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Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home of Elizabethton in charge of the arrangements.

CULVER, James (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 14, 1932 MRS. JAMES CULVER

Mrs. James Culver, well-known woman of Butler died suddenly at her home Monday evening at 6:15 o’clock.

She is survived by four daughters and four sons, Mrs. Rush Eggers of Elizabethton; Mrs. Sissie Phillips of Lockland, Ohio; and Miss Minnie Culver of the home address, and Joe and Link Culver of Butler, Chas. and Chester Culver of Lockland, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted from the home this afternoon. Burial will be in the Butler Cemetery.

CULVER, Joe

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 29, 1936
JOE CULVER
Joe Culver, 54, prominent farmer, died at his home in Butler, this morning at 5:00, after a short illness.
He was a member of the Baptist church in Butler for a number of years.
Survivors are the widow; four sons, Lane Culver, Carl Culver, Cecil Culver and Howell Culver; and a daughter, Ruth Culver; three brothers, Charles Culver of Cincinnati, Chester Culver of Cincinnati, and Link Culver of Butler; four sisters, Miss Minnie Culver of Butler, Mrs. Ross Fritz of Mountain City; Mrs. Albert Eggers of Elizabethton, and Mrs. R. L. Phillips of Cincinnati.
Funeral services will be announced after arrival of relatives.

CULVER, JoeCULVER, Joe

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 30, 1936
JOE CULVER
Last rites for Joe Culver, 54, prominent Butler farmer, who died Wednesday morning, were conducted from the home in Butler this afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. James Sherwood in charge.
Active pallbearers were J. A. Campbell, R. L. McNeil, G. D. Stout, C. V. Dyer, D. E. Grindstaff, R. A. Courtner, W. T. Bradley, C. H. Whitehead and W. H. Clawson.
Survivors of the deceased are the widow; four sons, Lane, Carl, Cecil and Howell Culver; one daughter, Ruth Culver; three brothers, Charles and Chester Culver of Cincinnati, and Link Culver of Butler; and four sisters, Mrs. Ross Fritz of Mountain City, Miss Minnie Culver of Butler, Mrs. Albert Eggers of Elizabethton, and Mrs. R. L. Phillips of Cincinnati.

CULVER, Lane

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 20, 1938
LANE CULVER, BUTLER, DIES AFTER ILLNESS; FUNERAL TOMORROW
Lane Culver, 28, died in a local hospital Sunday morning after a short illness. He was an employe[sic] of the North American Rayon Corporation.
The body was removed yesterday afternoon from Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home in Butler, where funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at two o’clock, with the Rev. James Sherwood and the Rev. James Richardson officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery near Butler.
The deceased was the son of the lat Joe Culver and was for several years a member of the Baptist church. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Emma Culver; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Lee of Ohio; three brothers, Carl, Cecil of Butler; his grandmother, Mrs. Jane Swift of North Carolina.
[JAKS Note: only two of the three brothers were named.]

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CULVER, Mary Hester

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 15, 1934
MARY HESTER CULVER
Mrs. Mary Hester Culver, aged 31, died at her home, 809 Broad street, Friday at 2:05 p.m. Survivors are Charlie Bradley of Appalachia.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two-thirty. Complete arrangements have not been made. The H. S. North Funeral Home will be in charge.

CULVER, Thomas Lincoln Sr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 13, 1947 THOMAS LINCOLN CULVER, SR.

Thomas Lincoln Culver, Sr., age 51, died at his home, Route No. 3, Butler, Monday morning at 12:45 after a lingering illness.

Mrs. Culver was a veteran of World War I, member of the Butler Baptist Church.

Survivors are one son, T. L. Culver of Butler, four sisters, Mrs. D. A. Winn of Sequatchie, Tenn., Mrs. R. L. Phillips of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. T. A. Eggers, Johnson City, Tenn., Mrs. Ross Fritts of Mountain City, Tenn.; two brothers, C. M. Culver of Butler, and Chester Culver of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock from the home. The funeral cortege will go to Zionville, N. C., where services will be conducted from the Zionville Baptist Church at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. Coy Riddle, officiating.

Burial will be made in Zionville Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home Monday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

CUNDY, Richard (Sr.)CUNDY, Richard (Sr.)
“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 21, 1948
RICHARD CUNDYRICHARD CUNDY
Word was received here yesterday of the death of Richard Cundy, Sr., father of Richmond[sic] Cundy, Jr. The elder Cundy, 76, died at Franklin, N.J.

He had frequently visited his son here at 100 East G Street. His son is connected with the Tennessee Roofing Company.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Franklin, N.J.

CUNNINGHAM, Charles M. (Mrs.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, August 9, 1945 MRS. CHARLES M. CUNNINGHAM

Mrs. Charles M. Cunningham, 72, prominent Abington, Va. resident, died at 3:25 Saturday at George Ben Johnston Memorial Hospital there.

Surviving are one son, Dr. Mike Hines of Abingdon; three grandchildren, Peggy, Joyce and Bobby Hines, and one sister, Mrs. C. M. Wagner of Mountain City.

Mrs. Cunningham was born and reared in Washington County and was a lifelong member of the Carvasso Methodist Church.

Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Abingdon Methodist Church. Rev. W. M. Burns and Rev. R. F. Harris officiated. Burial following in the Sinking Springs Cemetery.

CUNNINGHAM, D. H.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 23, 1969 DEATHS

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D. H. Cunningham, 73, died this morning at 3:05 in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., after a long illness. He had been hospitalized since April 12. He was a native of Eckman, W. Va., but had lived in Johnson County since 1942. He was a veteran of World War I, a member, elder and treasurer of the Mountain City Presbyterian Church.

He was married to Miss Myrtle Irene Howard, of Bluefield, Va., August 18, 1917. They are the parents of eleven children, all surviving except one daughter, who died in early childhood.

Survivors are his wife, Myrtle Irene, Mountain City; five sons, Ralph and Danny, both of Mountain City, David, Hawaii, Harry, Arlington, Va., and Donald, San Francisco, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. Eilene Hicks, Lima, O., Mrs. [a line missing] land[sic], Mrs. Juanita Gentry, Ft. Belvoir, Va., Mrs. Louise King, Alexander, Va., and Mrs. Nancy Morris, Arlington, Va., and one half-sister, Mrs. Fannie Godsey, Bristol. 35 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 25th, with Rev. J. R. Woodson, Rev. Kenneth Caraway and Rev. Virgil Booher officiating.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Thomas, Marcus Poe, James Blankenbeckler, Doran Swift and Dr. Archer Tullidge.

The family will receive friends at Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Interment will be in Acre Field Cemetery, Laurel Bloomery.

CUNNINGHAM, George G.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 11, 1959 GEORGE G. CUNNINGHAM…

… 56, of Winchester, died at 12:10 a.m., EST November 9.

Cunningham who succumbed to cancer, was a native of Franklin county, and a druggist in Mountain City for a number of years. Later he owned and operated the peoples Drugstore in Winchester until his recent retirement due to ill health.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Jo Boyer Cunningham; 2 daughters, Jane Gray Cunningham of the home, and Mrs. Record Millsaps, Lynchburg, Tenn.; and four grandchildren.

The body is being returned to Johnson City for funeral. Burial will be in harmony Baptist Church cemetery.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the Kiser Funeral Home chapel in Johnson City, with Rev. Joel H. Ponder officiating.

Pallbearers will be Tom Walsh, Don Butler, Lewis May, Chet Blevins, Fred Hilbert, Winslow Barker, Dr. G. J. Budd, Dick Siler, Tom Mitchell, A. E. Blount, Eddie Anderson, J. Henry Scruggs.

CUPETO, John Arthur

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 3, 1942 JOHN ARTHUR CUPETO

John Arthur Cupeto, one-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Cupeto, died suddenly at the home, Shouns, Tenn., earley[sic] Thursday morning.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Friday afternoon. Interment will be made in the family cemetery.

Survivors are the parents and one brother.

CURD, Alfred E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 11, 1970
DEATHS
Alfred E. Curd, 77, of 140 Butler Lane, Mountain City, died Saturday, 4 p.m., in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired coal miner, and son of the

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late Richard and Mary Freeman Curd. He was a member of the Hammons Chapel Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ira D. Curd, Mountain City; three sons, Lynn and Clay, Knoxville, and Harold, Mountain City; three daughters, Mrs. Wanda Payne and Mrs. Doris Greet, both of Mountain City, and Mrs. Adwina Arnold, Knoxville; two brothers, Don, Shouns, and Zeke, Fernwood, Ida.; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Payne, Mountain City, Mrs. Josie Woodard, Creston, N. C., and Mrs. Hurbert Payne,

Johnson City; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 2 p.m., from the First Christian Church, with Mr.

Buford Cole and Mr. Daugherty Cress, ministers, officiating. Burial was in the Dunn Cemetery. Pall-bearers[sic] were grandsons.

Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CURD, Clara

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 11, 1963 PERSONALS

Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Stout and girls Debra and Donna of Bristol were called to New Haven, Conn., due to the death of Mrs. Stout’s mother, Mrs. Clara Curd.

CURD, Harrison

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 3, 1966 Harrison Curd. . .

Harrison Curd, 86, Rt. 1, Shouns died Monday at 8 a.m. in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer, and member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Perdia Curd, Shouns; one half brother, Clinton Curd, Mountain City; three half sisters, Mrs. Blanche Arnold, Mrs. Hester Icenhour, Mrs. Pearl Flannangan, all of Mountain City; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the home with Rev. Ernest Rash officiating. Burial will be in the Jennings cemetery.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

CURD, Henry Washington

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 8, 1965 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our deep appreciation to our many friends and neighbors who were so kind during the death of our beloved husband and father, Henry Curd.

We will always remember those who sent flowers, those who furnished an abundant supply of food.

We are so grateful to ministers H.T. Mabry and James Adkins and Nancy Owens and services of the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.

The Family of Henry W. Curd

CURD, Henry Washington

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 1, 1965 Henry Washington Curd. . .

Henry Washington Curd, age 84 of Shouns, Forge Creek Community, died suddenly Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. from an apparent heart attack. Mr. Curd was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and the son of the late Richard F. and Mary A. Freemon Curd.

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Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Vada Curd, Shouns; two sons, Claude Curd, Mountain City and Delbert Lewis; one daughter, Mrs. Conley Hammons, Downingtown, Pa.; four brothers, Alfred Curd, Mountain City, Ezekiel Curd, Fern Wood, Idaho and Luther Curd, Marion, N.C. and Don Curd, Shouns; three sisters, Mrs. Sherman Payne, Mountain City, Mrs. Herbert Payne, Johnson City and Mrs. Roy Woodard of Creston, N.C.; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held at the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Monday at 2 p.m. with H.T. Mabry and James Adkins officiating. Burial was in Dunn Cemetery.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

CURD, Luther

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 25, 1970 SHADY VALLEY

Mr. and Mrs. Riley Curd attended the funeral of his father, Luther Curd, at Marion, N. C. Saturday.

CURD, Mary Freeman

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 9, 1946 MARY FREEMAN CURD

Mary Freeman Curd was born in May 1861, at Marion, Va. and died May 7, 1946 at Mountain City. She was married April 24, 1879 to Richard F. Curd, who died Dec. 21, 1933. To this union were born nine children.

She is survived by six sons: Henry W. Curd and McDonald Curd of Shouns; Alfred E. Curd, of Mountain City; Thomas J. Curd of Rainelle, West Va.; Luther Curd of Marion, N. C., and Ezekiel Curd of Fernwood, Idaho. Three daughters: Mrs. Ella Payne, Shouns; Mrs. M. H. Payne, of Johnson City, and Mrs. Ray Woodard of Parker, N. C.; 50 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 o’clock Thursday, May 9 at Hammon’s Chapel Church of Christ. Mr. Edward Hayes and Jim Jones will officiate. Interment will be made in Dunn Cemetery, Shouns. Donnelly Funeral Home in charge.

CURD, Verna Mae

“The Tomahawk,” January 23, 1963
Mrs. Verna Mae Curd, 24
Chicago, Ill., daughter of Mrs. J.H. Wilson, formerly of Shouns, died in a Barbersville[sic], Ky. Hospital Friday morning as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident, Jan. 7.
Her husband remains in the Kentucky hospital in satisfactory condition.
She was born and reared in Johnson County, moving to Chicago two years ago. Mrs. Curd attended the Baptist Church.
Survivors include the mother; the husband, Norman Curd of Chicago; two sons Richard A. Wilson and James A. Wallace, both of Shouns; three brothers, Lester F. Wilson, Elmer L. Wilson, both of The Dalles, Oregon, and Millard Dick Wilson, of Shouns; Three sisters, Mrs. Mark A. Sink and Mrs. Beulah Sherry, both of Shouns and Mrs. Lucille Miller, Zionville, N.C.; and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 2 p.m. from the Walnut Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. E.E. Carrier, the Rev. Ernest Rash, and the Rev. A.E. Browne officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CURD, T. J. (Mrs.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 2, 1950 MRS. T. J. CURD

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Mrs. T. J. Curd, of McRoss, W. Va., died at her home Oct. 17. She was born Aug. 22, 1896 at Treetop, N. C. She became a member of the Baptist church at Parker, N. C., March 1914, and was married Sept. 12, 1915 to T. J. Curd at Shouns.

Survivors include her husband, T. J. Curd of McRoss; her father, D. J. Perkins of Mountain City; six sons, MacDonald of Orient Hill, W. Va.; Blaine of McRoss; Tull of Meadow Bridge, W. Va.; Dale of Washington, D. C.; Robert of Mountain City; Ray at home; a daughter, Maxine Curd at home; a sister, Mrs. W. A. Gentry of Mountain City; four brothers, Roscoe Perkins of Ashton, Idaho; Abe of Gilliam W. Va.; Cecil of Odd, W. Va. and Olin, address unknown.

CURREN, Thos.

“The Reporter,” Friday, April 4, 1884
Local News – Thos. Curren, section boss at Emory Gap, was shot and killed by Isaac Fain, col’d., March 29.

CURRY, Mary Justice

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 9, 1970
DEATHS
Mrs. Mary Justice Curry, 51, of Rt. 1, Butler, (Roan Creek Community), died Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va., after a lengthy illness. She was a native of West Virginia, but had made her home in Johnson County for the past five months. She was a daughter of the late Albert P. and Lena Elizabeth Osborne Justice. She was a member of the Morman Church in West Virginia.

Survivors include one son, Shirl Kent Curry, Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. JoAnne Miller, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Ella Rose Perkins, Huntington, W. Va.; two brothers, Herbert Justice, Princeton, W. Va., and Arvil Justice, Cedar Lake, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Cathlene Smith, Falls Mills, Va., and Mrs. Lucy I. Campbell, Butler; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, 2 p.m., from the Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Brooks Peters officiating. Burial was in the Dyson Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers were friends and neighbors.
Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CURTIS, Benjamin P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 26, 1937 B. P. CURTIS SUCCUMBS AT BALTIMORE

Benjamin P. Curtis, prominent resident of Elizabethton, died at the Johns-Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, this morning at three o’clock following a major operation performed about a month ago there.

Mr. Curtis was said to have been in ill health for some time, but it had been thought he was recovering until a relapse a few days ago.

For the past few years he had been a purchasing agent for the local rayon plants, having sold out his interest in the Curtis-North funeral home and furniture establishment to H. S. North, after a six-year partnership. He came to Elizabethton from Florida about 29 years ago and is survived by the widow and one daughter, Mrs. George Young, of this city.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 3:00 from the First Christian church. The body will be brought to Elizabethton tomorrow.

CURTIS, Benjamin P.

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HOLD CURTIS RITES Friday
Funeral services for B. P. Curtis, purchasing agent at the local rayon plants and formerly

associated with the Curtis-North funeral home and furniture company, of which he was a president, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 at the First Christian Church. Rev. J. J. Musick will officiate, assisted by Rev. S. A. Morton of Johnson City, and Rev. A. P. Gray of Kingsport. Interment will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Mr. Curtis, who had been a resident of Elizabethton for 20[sic] years, was born in Atlanta, Ga. June 24, 1872, and married in 1890 to Susie Louise Numan, who survives him. He is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. George Young of Elizabethton; one granddaughter, Celia Sue Young; a sister, Mrs. R. A. Burnett of Atlanta. He had been in the mining and the construction business for a number of years before becoming purchasing agent for the plants, which position he had held for the past nine years.

He was a member of the Christian church and of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. Music for the service will be arranged by Luther Hampton.

CURTIS, Eliza

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 3, 1932 MRS. ELIZA CURTIS

Mrs. Eliza Curtis, 66, died at the home of her son, Clyde Curtis, 214 Stanley Avenue, Friday morning at 7 o’clock.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Boone’s Creek Christian Church in charge of the pastor. Interment was in the Boone’s Creek Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by three sons, Andrew and Clyde Curtis of Johnson City and J. T. Croy also of Johnson City, and one daughter, Mrs. Allie Burchfield of Johnson City.

The services were in charge of Rev. Merlin C. Shull, assisted by Mrs. J. C. McCampbell, pastor of the Church of God.

Pallbearers were Marvin Sluder, James Oliver, Stuart Thompson, Clyde Houge, Frank Chapman, and Clyde Nave.

Flower bearers: Edith Copas, Julia Taylor, Pauline Carder, Cora Lee Copas, Ethel Carder, and Madge Houston.

CURTIS, John L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 15, 1932 DEATH TAKES JOHN CURTIS

John L. Curtis, Sr., 65, head of the power house of the East Tennessee Light and Power Company on the Watauga river at Horseshoe and a magistrate of Carter County, died at his home at 4:05 this morning from a kidney ailment from which he had been suffering for a lengthy period.

Mr. Curtis was one of the most prominent citizens of this section and his death came as a distinct shock to friends over East Tennessee. An East Tennessean by birth and a member of an early pioneer family, having been born near Rogersville, he came to Carter County about 40 years ago, where he has since resided, taking an active part in many civic projects.

When the deceased first came to this section, he became interested in a telephone company between here and Mountain City, but the dynamic force of the dynamo attracted him and for the past 36 years he has been connected with a power company. He was distinguished as the first person to push the button flooding Elizabethton with light and power. He was connected with the Doe River Power Company, the first power company in this section. When growth demanded an extension, the Watauga Power Company organized, he became affiliated with them, which later was known as the East Tennessee Light and Power Company.

Mr. Curtis has always taken an active part in the affairs of the county. While he resided in 567

Elizabethton, he served as a magistrate, later being elected a magistrate of the 18th district, which brings his service in this capacity up to a period of 15 years. His interest has likewise been centered in the church and for a greater portion of his life he has been affiliated with the church, being a member of the First Baptist church of this city. He was also a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. and the I.O.O.F. orders.

The deceased had been in ill health for sometime and in May he went to Johns-Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., where he took treatment and underwent an operation. His health gradually failed after returning until death claimed him from his active life.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Horseshoe Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. C. L. Boxden, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be made in Highland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be E. H. Holly, J. B. Crowe, L. D. Chambers, Lonnie Long, Clay Smith, and John Penix.

He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Alice Russell, of Virginia, six children, Nell Curtis, Elizabethton; Mrs. A. N. Fleming, Boone, N. C., John L. Curtis, Jr., Will Curtis, Russell Curtis, Walter Curtis, Elizabethton; one brother and sister, Will Curtis and Mrs. D. A. Holly, Watauga; and 14 grandchildren.

Junior Order, Council No. 1, and Odd Fellows will have charge of the services at the grave.

CURTIS, John L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, September 17, 1932
CURTIS RITES HELD TODAY
Final rites for John L. Curtis, Sr., 65, head of the power plant of the East Tennessee Light and Power Company on the Watauga river at Horseshoe Dam and a magistrate of Carter County, were held Friday afternoon at the Curtis home near the power house. The body was buried at Highland Cemetery.
Funeral services were in charge of the Rev. C. L. Bowden, assisted by the Rev. John Crowe, the Rev. W. W. Worley, and Judge W. R. Allen. Music was in charge of C. H. White, assisted by Mrs. C. L. Bowden at the piano.
A large crowd attended both the services at the house and at the grave. One of the largest and most beautiful floral offerings characterized the funeral services.
A number of East Tennessee Light and Power Company officials attended the last rites. The junior Order U.A.M. had charge of the services at the grave.
Mr. Curtis stared in the electric business in 1897 in Elizabethton only 15 years after the industry started. He was in charge for several years until 1909, when he left and joined the Bell Telephone Company. He was with the phone company about four or five years and returned with the electric light people in 1914 or 1915. He was one of the operators at the powerhouse for two years, until he was transferred to Elizabethton, as distribution superintendent. He was later transferred to the hydroelectric plant at Horseshoe Dam where he was made chief operator. He held this position until his death.
The Horseshoe Dam was built in 1910 and 1911 and was the first dam of any consequence in the state of Tennessee. The first electric generator in Carter County was installed in the Tennessee Line and Twine Company. Mr. Curtis was distinguished as the first man to push the button flooding Elizabethton with light and power in Elizabethton in 1911.

CURTIS, John L. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star, Wednesday, February 5, 1936
MRS. J. CURTIS DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. John L. Curtis, 63, well known and prominent woman in Carter County, died suddenly yesterday noon at her home near Horseshoe Dam, following a severe heart attack.
Mrs. Curtis had been in excellent health and had prepared lunch for guests when she was suddenly stricken.

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She died before medical aid could be obtained.
Born in Marion, Virginia on April 23, 1872, Mrs. Curtis was the daughter of the late Patterson and Mary Currin Russell. On June 10, 1891, she was united in marriage with John L. Curtis, who was foreman of the East Tennessee Light and Power Company at Horseshoe Dam for approximately thirty-five years. Mr. Curtis died three years ago.
She was a woman of high ideals and well loved in her community. Her home was always hospitably opened to everyone. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church and of the Major Folsom Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Surviving are four sons, the Rev. John Curtis, pastor of the Westside Baptist Church, Will, Russell and Walter Curtis; two daughters, Nell Curtis of Elizabethton, Mrs. A. N. Fleming of Morganton, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. J. E. Webster of Marion, Virginia; three brothers, Will, John and Charles L. Russell of Marion, Va.; also seventeen grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Horseshoe, Thursday afternoon at four with the Rev. C. L. Bowden officiating, assisted by the Rev. H. C. Hopkins. Music will be in charge of Mrs. C. L. Bowden. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.

CURTIS, Lou Helen

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 12, 1947 MRS. LOU HELEN CURTIS

Mrs. Lou Helen Curtis, 66, widow of William T. Curtis, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Terry Williams, Rt. 1, Watauga, Tuesday at 2:25 a.m. after a long illness.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Fairview Baptist Church, of which she was a member. The Rev. B. M. Canup and the Rev. Elmer Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in the Will Mottern Cemetery.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Terry Williams of Watauga, Mrs. James Roberts of Shelby, Ohio, Mrs. Conrad Warrington of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Roy H. Jones of Johnson City; three sons, Herbert Curtis of New York City, Roscoe Curtis of the U. S. Army, who is now stationed in Germany, and Glenn Curtis of the U. S. Navy who is now stationed in the Philippine Islands. Four grandchildren, Helen Marie Brooks, Betty and Billy Williams, and Ardis Lee Warrington also survive.

Active pallbearers will be Eugene Hughes, Howard Mottern, Roy Mottern, Roe Warren, Charlie Mottern, Bill Clemon[sic], Bob Larimore and Christy McKinney.

CURTIS, Susie Nunan

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 9, 1942
Funeral Services Tomorrow Morning For Mrs. Curtis

Mrs. Susie Nunan Curtis, age 67, a well-known resident of Elizabethton and widow of the late B. P. Curtis, died in a local hospital Sunday evening at 8:15.

Mr. and Mr. Curtis were formerly of Linwood, Georgia, having moved here in 1918. Mr. Curtis died in May, 1937.

The deceased was a member of the First Christian church of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian church Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock with the Rev. J. J. Musick, Rev. A. P. Gray, of Kingsport, and A. A. Morton, of Bristol. Interment will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Mrs. Curtis is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George C. Young; two brothers, J. H. and P. W. Nunan, of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Calhoun Rollins, Kingston, Ga.; and one granddaughter, Celia Sue Young, Elizabethton.

Pallbearers: J. C. Paty, R. E. Little, Herman Roland, C. B. Watt, George Neas, R. B. Brice, E. C. Alexander and Dr. E. T. Pearson.

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The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home to the home of her daughter, Mrs. George C. Young, 512 N. Main street this afternoon at 3:00 o’clock.

The body will lie in state at the church one-half hour before funeral services.

CURTIS, Walter Wade

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 20, 1947 Walter W. Curtis Dies Suddenly
Rayon Plant Employee Passes AT His Home

Walter Wade Curtis, 49, died suddenly at his home on Route 1, Thursday at 9:30 p.m. He was an employee of the electrical department of the North American Rayon Corporation and a member of the Siam Baptist Church.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Pauline Curtis; three sons, Gene Curtis, Wade Curtis, and Carroll Curtis all of the home; three brothers, Bill Curtis, Russell Curtis, and the Rev. John Russell Curtis both[sic] of Elizabethton, and two sisters, Mrs. A. N. Fleming of Morganton, N. C., and Nell Curtis of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Siam Baptist Church Saturday at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. E. L. Edens, Rev. D. B. Bowers, and the Rev. Pinkerton officiating. Burial will be in the Nave Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be the employees of the electrician’s department of the North American Rayon Corporation; Fred Smith, Hershel Muncey, Clyde and Earl Whisnant, Luther Fair and Pat Johnson.

The body was to be moved to the home this afternoon from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, when it will be taken to the church to lie-in-state until the funeral hour.

DABERRY, C. L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 14, 1950
C. L. DABERRY
Mr. C. L. Daberry died in Mt. Vernon, Ill., Wednesday. Death was due to a heart attack.
Mr. Daberry was from Titisville[sic], Fla., and had been in Illinois for some time.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ollie Mae Tucker Daberry.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home with Rev. Richardson, pastor of the Watauga Point Methodist Church and Rev. Frank February officiating.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
The body will be returned to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in Elizabethton Friday morning and will remain until time for the services. The family will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tucker in Elizabethton.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

DALMEDO, Beatrice C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 15, 1967 Mrs. Beatrice C. DalMedo. . .

Mrs. Beatrice C. DalMedo, age 78 of Shouns died Sunday at 6 p.m. at Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. after a two-month illness.

She had lived at Ocean City, N.J. for many years, but had made her home at Shouns since June 22, 1966.

Mrs. DalMedo is survived by one son, Walter J. DalMedo of Shouns; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Sperzel, Philadelphia, Pa.; one grandson, Thomas McCann and three great-grandchildren.

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The body will be taken to the Godfrey-Smith Funeral Home in Ocean City, N.J. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Seaside Cemetery.

DALTON, Dale

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 20, 1936
BOY ACCIDENTLY KILLED BY PAL
Bluefield Youth Dies Of Shotgun Wounds In Abingdon.
MOUNTAIN CITY – While funeral arrangements were being made today for Dale Dalton, 18-year-old Bluefield, W. Va. youth, his best friend and cousin, Frank McQueen of the same city, looked back with horror upon the moment when he picked up a loaded gun for inspection. Accidental discharge of the gun struck young Dalton in the back.
Dalton died in the Abingdon hospital this morning after being rushed there for treatment yesterday afternoon from the home of Alf McQueen, Johnson County farmer, where the two boys were visiting. The discharge of the 12-guage shotgun struck the youth in the lower part of the back.
The boys were sitting in the McQueen home by their selves, according to relatives, when Frank McQueen picked the gun up for inspection from its place in one corner of the room. How the gun happened to explode, the distraught youth was unable to explain.
The boys had been visiting the McQueen’s home and were said by relatives to be almost inseparable friends. After investigating Sheriff Morely of Johnson County said there was no excuse to hold the McQueen boy of any charges.

DALTON, Henry S.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 21, 1947 Henry S. Dalton Dies At Age Of 44

Henry S. Dalton, age 44, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Rhoda Pless, Thursday at 11 p.m., after a short illness. Mr. Dalton was affiliated with the Christian Church. He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Laura Dalton; two sons, J. R. Dalton, Terry Dalton; one daughter, Florene Dalton all of Elizabethton; six sisters, Mrs. Charles Pless, Mrs. Bill Burrow, Mrs. Bill Fair, Mag Shell, Mrs. A. T. McKinney, Elizabethton, and Mrs. L. D. Brumit, St. Petersburg, Fla., and two brothers,

Charlie and Robert Shell of Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from the First Christian Church with Elder

Fred Smith and James D. Quinton officiating.
The body will lie in state in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until 1 p.m. Saturday

when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until the time for the services.
Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered at the grave by the

Legion Post No. 49.
Active pallbearers: Rhudy Dugger, Ralph Perry, John Perry, Roy Merritt, Jess Martin, Gilmer

Smith, Herman Davenport, Harmon Shell.
Flower bearers will be selected from friends at the service.

DAMRON, H. B. (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 25, 1950
DR. H. B. DAMRON DIES; PROMINENT SPECIALIST WAS WARTIME COLONEL
Dr. H. B. Damron, prominent physician and surgeon and a member of the staff of the Franklin Clinic, died last night at approximately seven o’clock at the Clinic after an illness of less than a week.
Dr. Damron, widely known, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, suffered at attack in his office on Wednesday night. He did not regain consciousness.
A native of Virginia, Dr. Damron was born on May 28, 1907. He was a graduate of the University of

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Virginia and of the Medical College of Virginia. A member of the Medical College’s class of 1932, he served his internship at Clifton Forge, Virginia, and afterwards practiced medicine in Rainelle, West Virginia.
He came to Elizabethton in 1936 and engaged in general practice here until 1939. During the year 1940, he did postgraduate work in Baltimore and Philadelphia, where he specialized in head surgery, and was then connected with the Knight-Painto Clinic at Port Arthur, Texas, until entering active service in the U. S. Army in December 1940.

He was stationed in Philadelphia for two and one-half years as an Executive Officer, and was promoted to Commanding Officer of the General Dispensary there in 1942.
Dr. Damron served as Commanding Officer of the 74th Field Hospital Unit with the rank of Colonel. From Camp Ellis, Illinois, he was sent to the Pacific Theater with the 74th Unit, where he served on Okinawa until 1945. He was also Commanding Officer of the General Hospital Reserve Unit 3409, major medical unit, in Tennessee.

In the 1949 medical issue of “Who’s Who in Medicine,” Dr. Damron was included for his research work in the use of radium for the throat.
He was affiliated with the First Methodist Church here and was a member of the Board of Stewards and also past chairman of the Board. He was a member of the American Medical Society, the Southern Medical Association, the Kerbella Temple Shrine Club of Knoxville; the Watauga Commandery 25; Dashiel Lodge 238, Tri-County Medical Association; R. D. Keller Chapter 214; and past president of the Kiwanis Club. Survivors besides his wife, Doris Nelms Damron; one daughter, Phyllis; his mother, Mrs. Floyd Damron of Bristol, Virginia; one sister, Mrs. T. A. Phillips of Bristol; and six brothers, M. V. of St. Paul, Virginia, Conley, Haysl[sic], Virginia; Rhea, Oneida, Tennessee; Lt. Col. James C. with the U. S. Army Occupation Forces, Germany; and Carter, of Bluefield, West Virginia.

Funeral services will be conducted at the First Methodist Church, Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock, with the Rev. E. H. Ogle in charge, assisted by the Rev. Warren Thuston, the Rev. M. H. Carder, and the Rev. William C. Taggart, Jr.
The family requested that no flowers be sent. Persons or organizations wishing to honor the deceased are asked to contribute to the Shine Hospital for Crippled Children.

Active pallbearers are Dr. R. J. Allen, Dr. E. T. Pearson, Dr. Jack Shaver, Dr. H. P. Williams, Dr. A. E. Miller, B. H. Robertson, and Dr. S. G. Powers.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

DANCE, Ira (Rev.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 19, 1941
PROMINENT BAPTIST MINISTER DIES; IS RELATED TO LOCAL MAN

J. W. Dance, manager of the Federal Clothing Company, and son, Joe, will leave for Etowah this afternoon to be in attendance at the funeral of Mr. Dance’s nephew, the Rev. Ira Dance, 42, prominent Baptist minister, who died last night in an ambulance at Marietta, Ga., while en route to an Atlanta hospital.

The Rev. Dance, for eight years pastor of the First Baptist church in Etowah, has been in ill health for several months, his condition becoming suddenly acute.

He was a graduate of Carson-Newman College at Jefferson City, a native of Knoxville, he had served churches at Etowah, Tenn., and Lafayette, Ga. His survivors include his widow, three daughters, Misses Iris, Emily and Mariam Dance; a son, Jimmy, all of Etowah.

DANCE, J. L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 18, 1938
J. L. DANCE
John Dance, manager of the Federal Clothing store here, has received word of the death of his brother, Dr.

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J. L. Dance, 67, prominent Knoxville pastor, last night.
Dr. Dance, who succumbed to a long illness, had been pastor of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in Knoxville for more than 20 years. He had been in the ministry for almost 50 years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church with burial to be made in a Knoxville cemetery.

DANCY, William Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 13, 1949
WILLIAM HENRY DANCY
William Henry Dancy, 64, of Route 6, died in a local hospital Thursday at 9:30 a.m. He had been in poor health for sometime and suffered a stroke Wednesday night. He came to Elizabethton three weeks ago from North Wilkesboro, N.C. to make his home with a daughter, Mrs. Lola Lane. He was a member of Riddles River Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cora Dancy; six sons, Robert and Raymond B. Dancy both of Canton, Ohio, George Perry Dancy of North Wilkesboro, N.C., John Dancy with the U.S. Marie Corp stationed in Parris Island, S.C., Noah Dancy of the home; and Samuel Dancy of Holton, Kansas; five daughters, Mrs. Lola Lane and Mrs. Pauline Lane both of Elizabethton, Mrs. Ruby McClain of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Mrs. Vada Rogers of Boomer, N.C. and Miss Sylvia Dancy of the home; one brother, Cleve Dancy of Lester, West Va.; one sister, Mrs. Fen Griffie of Wilber, N. C.; sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today at 1:00 pm. At the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Crucy Holder officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Church.
Pallbearers will be Paul Lane, Carl Baumgardner, Eugene Buckles, Bill Cole, Neal Smith, Clyde Smith, Clyde White, Earl Holder and Charlie Ensor.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 12:00 noon today when it will be taken to the church.

DANCY, William Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 11, 1949
WILLIAM HENRY DANCY
William Henry Dancy, 64, of Route 6, died in a local hospital Thursday at 9:30 a.m. He had been in poor health for sometime and suffered a stroke Wednesday night. He came to Elizabethton three weeks ago from North Wilkesboro, N.C. to make his home with a daughter, Mrs. Lola Lane. He was a member of Riddles River Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cora Dancy; six sons, Robert and Raymond B. Dancy both of Canton, Ohio, George Perry Dancy of North Wilkesboro, N.C., John Dancy with the U.S. Marie Corp stationed in Parris Island, S.C., Noah Dancy of the home; and Samuel Dancy of Holton, Kansas; five daughters, Mrs. Lola Lane and Mrs. Pauline Lane both of Elizabethton, Mrs. Ruby McClain of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Mrs. Vada Rogers of Boomer, N.C. and Miss Sylvia Dancy of the home; one brother, Cleve
Dancy of Lester, West Va.; one sister, Mrs. Fen Griffie of Wilber, N. C.; sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 1:00 pm. At the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Crucy Holder officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Church.
Active pallbearers will be selected from friends at the service.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 12:00 noon Sunday when it will be taken to the church.

DANIEL, S. J.

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S. J. DANIEL
S. J. Daniel, aged 60, died at his home near Elizabethton Tuesday night a 9 o’clock after a

lingering illness of five weeks.
Survivors are his widow, two daughters, May, Florence; one son, Howard; one sister, Mrs. Nellie

Cole.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, with the Rev.

John Shepherd in charge.
Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Fred Colbaugh, Charlie Colbaugh, Fred Ellis, Charlie Carter, Frank McQueen, and

Charlie Cole.
Flower bearers: Margaret Colbaugh, Edith Colbaugh, Nell Daniel, Hilda Carriger, Namoa Carter,

and Bertha Morris.

DANIELS, Hugh T.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 11, 1929
HUGH DANIELS DIES AT HOME
Hugh T. Daniels, 53, died at home, near Elizabethton, yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock, having been afflicted for more than a year with illness. He is survived by four children, Nellie, Sam, Harry and Roby Daniels; one brother, Sam J. Daniels, of this city; and one sister, Mrs. Nella Cole.
Funeral services were to be held today at 3:30 o’clock followed by interment in Carter Cemetery, near Keenburg. The services were to be in charge of the Rev. John Shepherd and the Rev. J. J. Musick, under the direction of the Elizabethton Funeral Home.

DANNER, Ben

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 22, 1962 FUNERAL IN HICKORY

Mr. and Mrs. King Cress and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Arney and grandson, Carl Wayne Perry attended the funeral of their uncle, Ben Banner, at Hickory, N. C., this past week.

DANNER, Roy

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, August 30, 1941 ROY DANNER

MOUNTAIN CITY, August 30 – Roy Danner, 41-year old resident of Paintsville, Ky., and son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Danner of this city, was fatally wounded when struck by a stray bullet near his home.

Surviving are his wife and two daughters, also his parents and several brothers and sisters. Burial was made at Hazard, Ky.

DANNER, William P.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 29, 1948
WILLIAM P. DANNER
William P. Danner, 67, of Route 3, was found dead on Saturday morning about noon, May 15. He was a Spanish-American War veteran.
Mr. Danner was born in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and had lived in Johnson County for about 20 years.
The funeral was held from the Bethany Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 18, at 10 a.m., with burial in a nearby family cemetery.

DARNELL, Ava

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“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 2, 1949
MRS. AVA DARNELL
Mrs. Ava Darnell, 64, of Glenn Ave., Kingsport, died Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the local hospital. She lived in this vicinity for 28 years, moving from Scott County.
She was a member of the Lynn Garden Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband Clayton Darnell; two daughters, Mrs. Vernon Darter, Germany, and Staff Sergeant Ruby Nieball, Womens Army Corps, California; two sons, Sergeant E. L. Darnell, El Paso, Texas and Glen Darnell, Kingsport; two sisters, Mrs. Preston Gillnewarter and Mrs. Hiram Owens, both of Kingsport. She is also survived by two brothers, Mitchell Taylor, Rye Cove, Va. and C. N. Taylor of Kingsport.
Funeral services were at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Lynn Garden Baptist Church with Rev. J. L. Trent officiating, assisted by Rev. C. F. Lunday. Burial was in the Holston View Cemetery.

DARNELL, Pete

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 1, 1949
PETE DARNELL
Pete Darnell, age 45, died in a local hospital Thursday after a short illness. Darnell was an employee of NARC and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church,
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cora Darnell; one daughter, Miss Virginia Darnell; two sons, Paul and Early Darnell of Elizabethton; four brothers, James, Wiley, Albert, and Less Darnel of Meadow View, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Ball, Mrs. Ella McCracken of Meadow, Va.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Immanuel Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at one o’clock with the Rev. Ray Brown and the Rev. R. N. Pettitt officiating. Burial will be made in Meadow View, Va. Pallbearers: Frank Smith, E. G. Breedlove, Woodie Bumgardmer, Edward Postmin, Charles Cantor, Henry Mays.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral home until time for the service. Pallbearers are requested to be at the church at twelve forty-five.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DAUGHERTY, Cora Cole

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 17, 1968
Mrs. Cora Cole Daugherty, age 87 of Rt. 2, Mtn. City, died in the Cannon Memorial Hospital,

Banner Elk, N.C., Sunday, 2:45 A.M., after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, the daughter of the late R.L. and Pheobe Eastridge Jenkins. She was the widow of J.K. Cole and the late A.M. Daugherty. She was a member of the Liberty Christian Church.

Survivors: one stepdaughter, Mrs. Winnie Cole Adams, Mtn. City; five brothers, M.L. Jenkins, Knoxville; C.W. Jenkins, Valle, Oregon; W.C. Jenkins, Richmond, Va.; George H. Jenkins, Brunswick, Ga. and Mtn. City, and Paris V. Jenkins, Rome, Ga.; three sisters: Mrs. Lillie Adams, Mtn. City; Mrs. Estella Crosswhite, Norfork[sic], Va.; and Mrs. Betsy Gentry, Rome, Ga.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, 3:00 P.M., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.R. Woodson officiating. Burial was in the Phillippi Cemetery.

Pallbearers: J. Bruce Triplett, Don Johnson, Arthur Lefman, Ike Jones, Ambrose Triplett and Allen Jenkins.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Ladies of the Liberty Christian Church and neighbors.

The body will remain at the funeral home chapel throughout the services where the family will receive friends Sunday evening till 9 p.m.

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DAUGHERTY, Dora

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 8, 1945 MRS. DORA DAUGHERTY

Mrs. Dora Daugherty passed away at the age of 80 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Smith Wagner and Miss Rosalie Daugherty, one granddaughter, Miss Doralee Wagner; one sister, Mrs. Claudia Tester; one brother, W. D. Glenn, both of Neva.

Funeral services will be held at the Pine Grove Baptist Church at 2 o’clock Feb. 9. The Rev. J. O. Jones, Rev. Earl Campbell and Rev. Steven Grigsby officiating.

DAUGHERTY, Polly

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 23, 1933 MRS. THOMAS DAUGHERTY

Mrs. Polly Daugherty, an old settler who has lived in Johnson County over eighty years, died Saturday at her home in Mountain City, Tennessee, after a long illness. Mrs. Daugherty is the widow of Thomas Daugherty, who was killed in an accident thirty-seven years ago.

Mrs. Daugherty was an aunt of Mrs. J. A. Arney of Elizabethton. The deceased is survived by three sons, Hunter of New York; Frank of Butler, Tenn.; Jeriot of Sweetwater, Tenn.; and five daughters, Mrs. M. L. Shouns of Mountain City; Fanny Gamble of Athens, Tenn.; Cora Romainger of Montana; Minnie Reese of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Maggie Daugherty, who is teaching school in Chattanooga.

Interment was held at Sugar Grove Cemetery Sunday afternoon.

DAVENPORT, Harley Crawford
LYNCH, Raleigh H.
“Elizabethton Star, Monday, March 18, 1940
TWO ARE KILLED ONE BADLY HURT IN AUTO WRECK
Four Elizabethton residents were in an automobile accident near Linville Falls, N. C., yesterday afternoon, which left two men dead and two women severely injured.

The dead are Raleigh H. Lynch, 29, and Harley Crawford Davenport, 24; the injured are Mabel Stout and Marie Greer.
The accident occurred at about 2:30 o’clock as the quartet was headed toward Marion, N. C. The car catapulted over a 200-foot embankment, turning over several times before landing in a ravine below. Failure to negotiate a curve is believed to be the cause of the accident.

Young Lynch was driver of the car. He was killed instantly. Davenport, with the two young ladies were rushed to the hospital at Marion, N. C., where he died six hours later from head and internal injuries. Lynch died from a crushed chest and head injuries.
Mabel Stout is the worse injured of the two ladies, receiving a fractured pelvis and a cerebral concussion. Marie Greer is suffering from bruises and minor lacerations.

Dr. McIntosh, the physician who is attending the young ladies, stated today that though Miss Stout is severely injured, he believed her condition would be all right unless complications should arise. She was unconscious when taken to the hospital. The attending physician said she would have to remain in the hospital for several days. Miss Greer will be able to leave the hospital within two days, he said.

Miss Greer, who was conscious after the accident, told relatives of the Davenport man that Lynch was driving recklessly and that she was afraid.
An ambulance from the McCall Funeral Home happened to be passing just as the accident occurred and aided in rushing the dead and injured to the hospital.

The body of Davenport was returned to the North Funeral Home here last night to prepare for burial, while the body of Lynch was returned by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

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Both men were employees of the American Bemberg Corporation. Families Survive

Davenport leaves a wife and three small children, Bennie Jack, 3 years; William Carl, 19 mos.; Jerry Lowell, 6 mos. His wife was formerly Miss Mary Grace Willey. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Davenport; three brothers, Frank, Herman and Madison Davenport, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Evelyn Edmondson, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Virgie Nidiffer, of Sullivan County. The Davenports reside on the Siam road.

Lynch is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Nell Lynch; one small son, Donald Haynes; his mother, Mrs. Ottis Lynch, Cliffside, N. C.; six brothers, Steve, of Greenville, S. C.; Therne, King’s Mountain, N. C.; Adrian, Charlotte, N. C.; Jack, John Henry and Lem Rolland, Cliffside, N. C.
The body of Lynch was removed by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home of his mother, Mrs. Ottis Lynch, at Cliffside, N. C., where funeral and burial will be made.

Funeral services for Davenport will be held from the home of his brother, Herman Davenport, Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. Leon M. Hill officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemetery near Fairview Church off the Siam road.

DAVENPORT, Harley Crawford
LYNCH, Raleigh H.
“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 19, 1940
WOMEN VICTIMS IN AUTO WRECK ARE IMPROVING
Hospital Attaches Report Marie Greer, Mabel Stout In Better Condition
The two women who were injured in the automobile accident which claimed the lives of their two male companians[sic] near Linville Fall, N. C. Sunday afternoon, are recovering in a hospital at Marion, N. C., where they were rushed following the accident.

Mabel Stout, who received a cerebral concussion and fractured pelvis, was more seriously injured of the two women. Marie Greer received minor injuries, more in the nature of bruises.
Hospital attaches stated today that both women are much better today. A rumor afloat that Miss Stout had never regained consciousness was denied by hospital attendants.

The men who lost their lives as the car catapulted over a 200-foot embankment, are Harley Crawford Davenport, 24, and Raleigh H. Lynch, 29. Bother were employed at the American Bemberg plant.
Funeral services for Davenport were held from the home of his brother, Herman Davenport, on the Siam Road this afternoon.

The body of Lynch was returned to his former home at Cliffside, N. C.

DAVENPORT, Hazel

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, October 3, 1937 MRS. HERBERT DAVENPORT

MOUNTAIN CITY – Funeral services for Mrs. Herbert Davenport, the former Miss Hazel Brown of this city, who died at her home in Bristol Wednesday, were conducted from the M. E. church here, Thursday afternoon with the Rev. H. H. Thompson of Bristol, assisted by the local pastors, in charge.

Mrs. Davenport, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Browne[sic], of this city, had been ill for several weeks. She is survived by her parents; two sons by a former marriage, Gerald and Max Cole; three sisters, Mrs. Tom Hatcher, and Mrs. M. R. Wagner of Bel Aire, Md., and Mrs. Grady Tester of Ferguson, N. C. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery.

DAVENPORT, Nelia J.

“The Tomahawk,” July 11, 1962 Nelia J. Davenport…

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…Butler, died in the Dotson Nursing Home, Shouns, Monday, at 6:30 after a long illness. She was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Fannie Hatley, Butler; a large number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were conducted from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Lawrence Hagaman officiating. Burial was in the Arnold Cemetery.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DAVIDSON, Charles Edward

“The Tomahawk, Wednesday, February 11, 1970
DEATHS
Charles Edward Davidson, 36, of Amhurstdale, W. Va., died Friday evening, in a West Virginia Hospital from injuries received in a mine explosion while working with the Allen Creek Coal Co., No. 1. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, and a member of Becco Baptist Church, Becco, W. Va.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Berchie Davidson, Amhurstdale, W. Va.; three sons, Mike, Mark and Gregg, all of the home; one sisters, Mrs. Gene Campbell, Cincinnati, O.; a step-brother, Delmer Mullins, Elkhart, Ind.; two step-sisters, Mrs. Juanita Montoith[sic], Newport News, Va., and Mrs. Geraldine Kiser, Roanoke, Va.; and his step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cain Davidson, Mountain City.

The body was returned to Mountain City and was taken to the residence of Mr. Edgar Adkins, Rt. 1, Sunday afternoon. Graveside services were held Monday in the Cress Cemetery.

DAVIDSON, Charles Fulton

“The Tomahawk,” August 2, 1961
Cards Of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our dear brother, Charlie Fulton Davidson.
Dona Davidson and the Davidson Family

DAVIDSON, Charles Fulton

“The Tomahawk,” July 26, 1961
Charles Fulton Davidson…
…76, Mountain City, Route 2, died at his home Saturday afternoon after a two weeks illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a farmer and member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Miss Dona Davidson, Mountain City; one sister-in-law, Mrs. W.A. Davidson, Mountain City; two nieces, Mrs. Hazel Reid and Mrs. Virgie Taylor, both of Mountain City; two nephews, Darius Davidson and Charles Fritts, Mountain City.
Funeral services were conducted from Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Norman Biggs, Rev. A.E. Browne officiating. Burial in Shingletown cemetery.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

DAVIDSON, Darius Ray

“The Tomahawk,” November 8, 1961
Cards Of Thanks
We wish to express our deepest and sincerest thanks and appreciation to our many friends and neighbors for every act of kindness, comforting words and sympathy shown us during the tragic death of our beloved father, son and brother, uncle and nephew, Darius Ray Davidson. It is impossible for us to put into words our appreciation and gratitude for the concern of our friends and for their helpfulness in our time of trouble and deep sorrow. Each act is gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated.
We will ever be grateful.

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The W.A. Davidson Family

DAVIDSON, Dona Bell

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 1, 1965
Miss Dona Bell Davidson, age 70, Rt. 1, Mountain City, died on Thursday afternoon after a long illness, in Johnson City Memorial Hospital. Miss Davidson was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Cred[sic] and Laura Davidson, and a member and trustee of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Pearl Davidson, Mountain City; two nieces, Mrs. Herd Reed and Mrs. Fred Taylor, both Mountain City; a nephew, Charlie Fritts, Mountain City; several nieces and nephews also survive.

DAVIDSON, Dona Bell

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 8, 1965 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during the bereavement in the death of our loved one, Aunt Dona Davidson. We shall always remember with deep gratitude your comforting expressions of sympathy and all helpfulness of each and everyone. We are especially grateful for the comforting ministry of Rev. A.E. Brown, Rev. Fred Morgan, the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home and Butler Florist.

Pearl Davidson and Family

DAVIDSON, J. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, September 10, 1935
J. C. DAVIDSON
Last rites for J. C. Davidson, nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davidson, Hunter, were held at the home this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Reverence G. M. Matney in charge.
The youth died Sunday night at 12:30.
Interment was to be made in the Morrell Cemetery.
The boy is survived by his parents, six brothers and two sisters.

DAVIDSON, Jean Ruth

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 11, 1934
JEAN RUTH DAVIDSON
Jean Ruth Davidson, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davidson, died at the home at Hunter, Monday evening at seven o’clock. Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at three o’clock, conducted by the Rev. J. W. Matney. Burial will be in the Morrell Cemetery. Little Jean is survived by her parents, seven brothers, and two sisters, Edward, Ernest, Hershell, James, Cecil, J. C., and Robert Allen, and Wilma and Inez.

DAVIDSON, Pearl Blackburn

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 6, 1968
Mrs. Pearl Blackburn Davidson, age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, RFD 1, (Wesley Chapel

Community) died in Johnson Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va., Thursday at 4:00 P.M., after a brief illness. She was a native of Arkansas, but had made her home in Johnson County for many years. She was the widow of the late W.A. Davidson and the daughter of the late P.H. and Dora Baird Blackburn.

She was a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.

Survivors include one daughter: Mrs. Hazel Reid, Mountain City; four grandchildren: Darious E. Davidson, Philadelphia, Pa.; Betty Anne Tucker, Mountain City; Mrs. Janice Minks, Mountain City; James

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Terry Reid, Fort Riley, Kansas and three great-grandchildren.
Lewis Gentry in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were conducted from the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Sunday at 2:00 P.M.

with the Rev. Fred T. Morgan and Rev. A.E. Brown officiating. Burial was in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The pall-bearers[sic] were: Charles Eastridge, Robert Owens, Joe Sexton, Quincy McElyea,

Jimmy D. Norris, Fred Taylor, Fred Reid and Homer Reid. Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge of arrangements.

DAVIDSON, Pearl Blackburn

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 13, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our friends, neighbors and relatives for their kindness and understanding during our bereavement at the loss of our beloved mother and grandmother, Mrs. Pearl Davidson.

We are especially grateful for the beautiful flowers and food. We extend our thanks to the ministers, Rev. A.E. Brown, Rev. Fred T. Morgan, Butler Florist and the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.

May God bless you.
The Pearl Davidson Family

DAVIDSON, William A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 10, 1959
WILLIAM A. DAVIDSON…
… 78, Mountain City, Route 2, died at his home early Tuesday night, June 2, after several weeks illness. Davidson was a native of Johnson County, a well-known merchant and farmer and a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pearl Blackburn Davidson of Mountain City; one son, Darius R.; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel D. Reid; one sister Dona Davidson; one brother, Charlie Davidson, all of Mountain City; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted from the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church June 3, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Warren Stewart and Rev. A. E. Browne officiating.
Burial was in Shingletown cemetery.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

DAVIS, Alice Morris

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 20, 1936
MRS. HICKS DAVIS
Mrs. Alice Davis, 45, died last night at 11:50 at her home near Keenburg.
Alice Morris was born April 11, 1889. On October 24, 1909, she was united in marriage to Hicks Davis. She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church for many years.
Survivors of the deceased are the husband; six children, Mrs. Silas Sheffield, Charles, Bill, Corrine, Juanita and Velma Davis; two grandchildren, Kenneth Davis and Clinton Sheffield; one brother, John Morris; one sister, Mrs. Sam Carter, all of Keenburg.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at ten o’clock in the Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. J. C. Black officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Dan Simerly, Ross Love, Alex Carrier, Ellis Love, Ellis Mottern and Hobert Burrough.
Honorary pallbearers will include Dayton Sheffield, Hobert Simerly, Matney Simerly, Jean Mottern, H. C.

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Kane, Bill Morrell, Bill Hensley, Bob Riggs, Francis Hodge, Cameron Smith, Don Branch, Clay Smith, Clarence Lyon, Clyde Morley, Roy Smith, Jim Ellis, Bob
Ellis, Clarence Bateman, Joe Ellis, Blaine Reynolds, and B. R. Howard.
Those in charge of the flowers will be Mrs. Clyde Morley, Mrs. Ellis Love, Mrs. Ellis Mottern the Misses Kathaleen Estep, Mildred Love and Iva Sheffield.

DAVIS, Annie

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, August 27, 1932 MRS. ANNIE DAVIS

Mrs. Annie Davis, wife of James A. Davis, Main Street, died at a local hospital Friday afternoon at 4:55 o’clock.

Funeral services will be held from the Freewill Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. The final rites will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Howington and the Rev. Houston Blevins.

Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lum Arnett, Ed Dennie, Landon Chambers, Will Forbes and W. J. Fair. Flower bearers will be members of the Ladies’ Aid society of the Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband and two small daughters.

DAVIS, Arch

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 8, 1937 ARCH DAVIS

Arch Davis, age 43, died Tuesday afternoon at his home in Buladeen.

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at one o’clock from the home with interment in the Limestone Cove Cemetery.

DAVIS, Arthur

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 13, 1935
MOUNTAIN CITY MAN IS SLAIN
Special to the Star
MOUNTAIN CITY, May 13 – Arthur Davis, 55-year-old contractor of near here, was found dead at his home yesterday morning, apparently the victim of a broken neck.

Four men, John Dunn, Clay Dunn, Herman Lowe, and Forrest Dunn, all residents of the Shoun section, are being held in the Johnson County jail pending preliminary hearing this afternoon on charges in connection with the case. They were arrested by Sheriff Morley following an inquest at the Davis home.
The sheriff said Davis’ neck was apparently broken by a heavy instrument in the hands of an unknown party.

The body was found lying near a woodshed at the rear of the home. A single barreled shotgun, thought to have been the instrument used by the murderer, was found nearby.
Mrs. Davis told officers that Miss Audrey Eldreth, who is being held as a material witness, and the four men came to the Davis home Saturday night. They were drinking, she said. She said she ejected the men and returned to the home to find the body of her husband.

Davis is survived by his widow and three daughters, Edith, Ardith and Mary. Funeral services were held at the residence this morning at 10 o’clock.

DAVIS, Bessie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 15, 1941 MRS. BESSIE DAVIS

Mrs. Bessie Davis, age 60, died at her home in Upper Turkeytown, near here last night at 7:30 581

after a short illness.
Survivors are her husband, Joe Davis, two sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home this afternoon at 3:00 o’clock with the Rev.

Drane officiating. Burial will be made in the Lyons Cemetery.

DAVIS, Callie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 23, 1960 MRS. CALLIE DAVIS

Mrs. Callie Davis, 79, Mountain City, Route 1, died in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Sunday, at 9:05 p.m. after a short illness.

Mrs. Davis was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.

Survivors are the husband, Mack Davis, Route 1, Mountain City; a daughter, Mrs. Coda Lee Stout, Mountain City; a sister, Mrs. Amanda May, Trade; and 4 grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Bethany Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, with H. T. Mabry, Rev. C. H. Smith, and Rev. Earl Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Wilson cemetery.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

DAVIS, Claude M.

“The Tomahawk,” December 12, 1962
Claude M. Davis
Claude M. Davis, Mountain City, died Friday in the Veterans Administration Hospital at 7:05 p.m., Salem, Va.
Mr. Davis was a World War I Veteran and a member of the Shouns Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. William Milam, Mountain City; Mrs. Fred Dunn, Avondale, Pa.; Mrs. Perdia Davis, Elkin, N.C.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Monday at 2 P.M. with Rev. A.E. Browne officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Henry Stewart, Vernon Price, Perry Lipford, Ernest Taylor, Ralph Stout, Jack Muse, Wade Taylor, Ike Jones, Ike Jones and Karl Pleasant.

DAVIS, Claude M.

“The Tomahawk,” December 12, 1962
Cards Of Thanks
We want to express our appreciation to the many relatives, friends and neighbors for their thoughtfulness and kindness at the time of the death of our loved one, Claude Davis.
Especially are we thankful for the beautiful flowers and for each token of friendship and love. We shall treasure them always.
We also wish to acknowledge with gratitude the comforting ministry of Rec.[sic] A.E. Browne and the helpful and professional services of Warren-Miller and Lewis Gentry Funeral Homes.
Claude Davis Family

DAVIS, Cora Alice

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 31, 1945
Mrs. Cora Alice Davis Dies At Local Hospital Early This Morning

Mrs. Cora Alice Davis died Friday morning at 4:30 at St. Elizabethton hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, Route 3, Butler.
Survivors are her husband, Mr. John A. Davis, Route 3, Butler; eight daughters, Mrs. Nellie Greer,

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Hemlock, N. C.; Mrs. George Wagner, Elizabethton; Mrs. A. C. Cole, Elizabethton; Mrs. Gene Harmon, Elizabethton; Mrs. Lon Sorrell, Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. Frankie Spears, Bluff City; Helen Davis, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Elmer Odom, Hampton; three sons, Jess Davis, and Lundy Davis, Cincinnati, O.; Glen Davis, Butler, and 24 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Cobbs Creek Church with the Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating.

Burial will be made in Sherman McQueen Cemetery, Route 3, Butler.
The body will be returned to the home at Cobbs Creek Friday afternoon at 5:30. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DAVIS, Cora Alice

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, September 6, 1945 Funeral Held At Cobbs Creek Church

COBBS CREEK, Sept. 6—Funeral services for Mrs. John A. Davis, who died Friday, were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Cobbs Creek Church.

DAVIS, Della

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 5, 1942 MISS DELLA DAVIS

Miss Della Davis, age 25, of Johnson City, died in the Appalachian hospital at 1:00 o’clock Tuesday morning after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Campbell cemetery, Limestone Cove, Unicoi county Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Carl Osborne in charge.

Survivors are the father, D. W. Davis, Elizabethton; three brothers, Carl M. and Jack Davis, of Caretta, W. Va., and Sergeant Joseph Leonard Davis, Fort Benning, Ga.; five sisters, Mrs. Mable Kirk, Kingsport, Mrs. T. T. Hughes, Elizabethton, Mrs. Bessie Vest, Chucky, Tenn., Mrs. C. H. Fox, Caretta, W. Va., and Miss Myrtle Davis, Elizabethton.

The body will remain at the North Funeral Home Chapel until 1:00 o’clock Wednesday afternoon.

DAVID, Dona Loretta

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 29, 1959 MRS. DONA LORETTA DAVIS…

… 79, Rte. 3, died at her home Thursday following a six-weeks illness.
Mrs. Davis was a member of the Doe Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors are one son, Doran Davis, Rte. 3; one daughter, Mrs. Irene Brookshire, Rte. 3; one

brother, Ed Roberts, Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Eggers and Mrs. Bitha Kirby, both of Mountain City, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held at the Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. C. H. Smith and Rev. Theodore Robinson officiating. Burial was in Morley cemetery.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

DAVIS, Dorothy Marie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 18, 1941 DOROTHY MARIE DAVIS

Funeral services for Dorothy Marie Davis, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude R. Davis, who died at the family residence yesterday morning at 1:15 were conducted from the home at 3:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. C. Howington officiated. Burial was made in the Rains cemetery.

The child is survived by its parents and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Rains. 583

DAVIS, Edna

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 27, 1948
EDNA DAVIS
Edna Davis, 31, colored, of Williamsburg, S. C., died at the home of a sister, on 900 Johnson Avenue today at 3:30 a.m. after a sixteen months illness. She was a member of the Senagea Baptist Church of Williamsburg, S. C.
She is survived by her husband, George Davis; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Stover of 900 Johnson Avenue, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Rogers of Williamsburg, South Carolina.
Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

DAVIS, Edward E.
HANCOCK, Beulah
“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 14, 1939
AUTO COLLISION IS FATAL TO TWO
MAN, WOMAN DIE IN WRECK IN JOHNSON CIOTY
Elizabethton Residents Are Victims of Crash of Cars Early This Morning.

Two residents of Elizabethton were killed and three other persons seriously injured in an automobile collision at Johnson City early this morning.

The dead: Edward E. (Red) Davis, 20, resident of 706 Pine street, and Mrs. Beulah Hancock, 25- year-old resident of 502 Elm street. Both were employees at the local rayon plants.

The injured: John Hancock, husband of Mrs. Hancock; Charles Shelton, 22, of South Watauga; Charles Gloden, 39, and his wife Rosa Lee Gloden, 21, both of Johnson City. Mrs. Gloden’s injuries were reported to be slight. Attending physicians said all injuries were serious but that probably none were fatal.

Appalachian hospital attaches reported at noon today Hancock were[sic] suffering from severe lacerations of the head and from chest injuries; Shelton from lacerations of the head and from a smashed knee-cap; Gloden from head lacerations and possible skull fracture.

Davis, it was reported, was dead upon arrival at the hospital; Mrs. Hancock succumbed some four hours later.

Davis and Shelton were occupants of a 1929 Ford coach, which Johnson City police reported was driven by Shelton; the Hancocks and Glodens were in a 1938 DeSota sedan, police said, driven by Hancock.

The accident occurred on West Market street, near Johnson City corporate limits, at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers said. Both cars were demolished.

Bill Lowe, Johnson City cab driver who was an eye-witness to the crash, told officers “it looked like the two cars met head-on in the middle of the highway.” Ambulance drivers employed by a Jonesboro funeral home rushed occupants of the two cars to the hospital, having arrived by coincidence on the scene only a few moments after the collision.

Johnson City officers quoted Lowe as saying he talked to Davis and Shelton at a roadhouse on the Jonesboro highway approximately 10 minutes before the accident occurred and that he believed Shelton had been drinking. He told officers he could detect no evidence of intoxicants upon Davis.

Police stated a small quantity of whiskey was found in the Hancock car, but said they were unable to determine whether or not any of its occupants had been drinking.

Mr. and Mrs. Hancock left Elizabethton late last night for Evansville, Ind., where they were to have visited Hancock’s relatives. Friends said Mrs. Hancock worked in the winding department at Bemberg until 11:00 p.m.

Funeral Sunday.
Funeral services for Davis, an employee of the coning department, North American Rayon

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Corporation, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Freewill Baptist church, the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Interment will be made in the Colbough[sic] Cemetery.

Davis is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Davis, and two sisters, Marie and Virginia.

Active pallbearers will be Charles West, J. L. Pleasant, Herman Sutfin, J. White, John Shields, Herman Mays, Curtis Ritchie and Fred Edens.

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Hancock have not been completed. The body was taken to North Funeral Home here from the Johnson City hospital.

Mrs. Hancock is survived by her husband; father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams; one sister, Mrs. George Scalf; three half sisters, Dovie Margaret, Norma Lee and Reba Kate Williams, all of Elizabethton.
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DAVIS, Edward E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 16, 1939 EDWARD E. DAVIS

Funeral services for Edward E. (Red) Davis, who was killed in an automobile accident in Johnson City early Friday morning, will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Free Will Baptist church. The Rev. Clarence Howington will officiate.

Davis, employe[sic] of the coning department of North American Rayon Corporation, is survived by his father, W. R. Davis of Saltville, Va.; his mother, Mrs. George Lyons of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mamie and Virginia Davis of Elizabethton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Davis of Saltville, and Mrs. R. K. Brooks of Johnson City; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Active pallbearers will be Charles West, J. L. Pleasant, Herman Sutphin, Herman Mays, Sanford Forbes, James Smith, Bill Estep, John Estep.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Mesdames Mae Lyons, Mary Bowman, Nell Smithpeters, Edward Reece, Frank Potter, Annie Bowers, Guy Winkler. The Misses Pauline Edens, Georgia Holman, Dessie Nave, Blannie Livingston, Lucile Ritchie, Helen Andes, Hazel Enopier, Helen Tucker, Gwine Jackson, Lora Rhinehart.

DAVIS, Elbert Ernest

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 1, 1950
ELBERT ERNEST DAVIS
Elbert Ernest Davis, age 76, died in a local hospital Sunday morning after a short illness.
Mr. Davis was a native of Virginia, had made his home in Elizabethton for the past ten years. Former employee of the W. M. Ritter Lumber Company. He was a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Vergie Davis, six daughters, Mrs. George Raines, Grundy, Va.; Mrs. Maxie Stittner, Grundy, Va.; Mrs. Paul Haynes, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Roy Garrison, Elizabethton; Mrs. Esther Williams, Elizabethton; two sons, Arthur Davis, Washington, D. C. Elbert Davis, Jr., Elizabethton; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock with Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Rev. Webb Myers officiating.
Burial will be made in Caldwell Springs Cemetery.
Music in charge of the choir.
Active pallbearers, Ernest Buckles, Sproles Nave, Jack Garrison, Junior Montgomery, William Arwood, and Roney Hanes.
The body was returned to the home, 511 South Roan Street, Sunday afternoon.

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Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.
[JAKS Note: Only five of the six daughters were named]

DAVIS, Elbert R.

“The Tomahawk,” May 16, 1962
Elbert R. Davis…
…67, Neva, died in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Thursday at 1:35 p.m. after a lengthy illness. Mr. Davis was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Mattie Davis, Neva; two sons, Redford H. Davis, Honolulu, Hawaii, Charles Thomas Davis, of Neva; one brother, Dave H. Davis, Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Susie Laws, Greeneville, Mrs. Pearl Gilbert, Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Eva Curry, Knoxville; 8 grandchildren.
Funeral serivces[sic] were conducted from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Saturday, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ernest Carrier and Rev. Tom Worley officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Davis, Bynum Hackney, Earl Shull, Ross Arnold, A.D. Grindstaff, Roy Bartlett. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DAVIS, Elie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 17, 1935
ELIE DAVIS
Funeral services for Elie Davis, 66, who died Friday morning at his home, 615 E. Pine Street, Johnson City, were held Saturday afternoon at the Freewill Baptist and United Brethren Churches in that city. The Rev. Frank Taylor conducted the services.
Pallbearers were Walter Campbell, Harley Campbell, Mr. Roberts, Lewis Arwood and Ernest Roark.
Those in charge of the flowers were Lucy Bert, Thelma Philk and Mae Philk.
Survivors of the deceased are the widow; four sons, George, Warren, J. L. and James Davis; four daughters, Mrs. A. E. Haney of Elizabethton, Mrs. Walter Campbell, Mrs. Steward Philk, and Miss Ethel Davis; also four grandchildren.

DAVIS, Ellen

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 18, 1932 MOUNTAIN CITY – (special)

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Davis, who was fatally burned at her home in Doe Valley Monday, were held at Doe Valley Baptist Church Friday. Mrs. Davis was sweeping in front of an open fire when her broom caught fire. In an effort to put the fire out her clothing caught and she was burned so badly that no hope was held for her recovery, before help arrived and the fire was put out. Mrs. Davis was about 65 years of age. She was the wife of James Davis, who together with a number of children survive.

DAVIS, Ellen

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 5, 1956 MRS. ELLEN DAVIS…

… 87, widow of the late D. A. Davis, died at her home in Mountain City after a long illness on Saturday, Dec. 15.

She was a life-long resident of Johnson County, and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Neva.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Paul T. Everett of Mountain City; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Addie Wagner of Mountain City; one brother, James Ward of Neva, and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the home Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. W. T. Whittington and Rev. 586

Ernest Cushman officiating. James R. Butler, Jr. was in charge of the music. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DAVIS, Fay

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, October 4, 1937 MISS FAY DAVIS

Word was received here yesterday of the death of Miss Fay Davis, 18, of Erwin, who died Sunday afternoon in a hospital there after a serious illness.

Miss Davis was the sister of Mrs. James Stout, Jr. of this city, and was a popular visitor here on many occasions. Funeral services will be held sometime Tuesday in Erwin.

DAVIS, Frank A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 13, 1943 Brother Of Bob Davis Killed in Norfolk

Frank A. Davis, brother of Bob Davis, 513 E street of this city, was shot and instantly killed early this morning at Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Davis was a plain-clothes detective on the Norfolk Police Force. A fellow detective, who was with Davis, was also shot and is in a critical condition at a hospital in Norfolk.

It is understood that the two detectives were working on a case and were shot by some unknown assailant, although full details of the shooting are not known.

Bob Davis left for Norfolk immediately after receiving word of his brother’s death.

DAVIS, Frank A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 15, 1943 FRANK A. DAVIS

Funeral services for Frank A. Davis, age 49, plain clothes detective, of the Norfolk police force who was slain in a gun battle Tuesday, will be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock in Norfolk where he has made his home for a number of years. Burial will be made in Elmwood Cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, the former Thelma Tyson, a native of Norfolk; two children, Gale, 18, and Frank, Jr., 16; mother, Mrs. F. A. Davis of Wytheville; and a number of brothers and sisters, including Bob Davis of this city.

Mr. Davis’ brothers and sisters arrived yesterday in Norfolk. His mother will be unable to attend the funeral because of her declining years.

DAVIS, Gerald Eugene

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 8, 1940
GERALD EUGENE DAVIS
Gerald Eugene Davis, age 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis, died at the family residence in Turkeytown at 3:45 this morning.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Davis and Mrs. Landon Buck. Also several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Fairview church in Turkeytown Wednesday at 2:00 o’clock. John Shepherd will officiate, assisted by Powell Forbes.
Pallbearers will include Eugene Hughes, Christy McKinney, Bucker Graybeal, Bob Larimer, Carl Humphrey and Paddy Lilly.

DAVIS, Horace

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HORACE DAVIS, 24, HAMPTON; SHOOTS SELF – Suicides at Home of Parents—Financial Troubles Hinted.
Horace Davis, 24, of Hampton, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon, between 3:30 and 4 o’clock by a self-inflicted 38-calibre bullet which entered his right temple and came out on the left side of his head just about the left temple.

Two letters, one to a sister, Mrs. Emma Peters, and one to his sweetheart, were found on a table in a room adjoining the one in which the suicide act was committed. A pint bottle of whiskey, about one-third full, was sitting beside the letters, said Deputy Sheriff Pat Taylor, the investigating officer. The death notes were not made public and the name of his sweetheart withheld, but according to persons reading them money matters were given as the cause of his act.

In the letter to his sister he said in part, according to Deputy Taylor, “You know I lost $1,300. No one knows this but you… I have an insurance policy. Pay off my note for $75, and see that I am well-buried.” His sweetheart’s note said in substance, “I would see you, but can’t get out, and I would write lots, but I am in a hurry—Come to my funeral. It will be the last time you will get to see me, while I am lying in my box.” According to Taylor.

The act was committed in the home of his parents at Hampton, in an up-stairs bedroom. He was found lying on the bed after the shot was heard, with a 38 Smith and Wesson squeeze handle revolver lying by his head. The bed was almost completely soaked with blood, said officer Taylor.
Deputy Taylor was one of the first persons to bet to the scene after the ambulance was called. He investigated the affair, and took possession of the pistol and bottle containing the whiskey.

Davis was said to have been an employee of the Bemberg plant. He was a native of Carter county, and had spent most of his life in Hampton.
Members of the family who first found the boy after hearing the shot fired called Hathaway’s ambulance, and Dr. J. H. Shoun of Elizabethton, but Davis was said to have been dead almost by the time the shot was fired. His mother, who was in a room nearby with Mrs. W. D. Payne, was the first to arrive at the bedside. She gathered him in her arms and the youth breathed his last while in her embrace.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Davis; two brothers, Ira and Spergeon; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Carden and Mrs. Emma Peters, all of Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at the Hampton Baptist Church Thursday morning at 9 o’clock, with the Rev. Pinkerton in charge. Interment will follow in the Hampton cemetery.

DAVIS, Imogene

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, September 27, 1941 MISS IMOGENE DAVIS

MOUNTAIN CITY, Sept. 27 – A message has been received here announcing the death of Miss Imogene Davis, 19 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Davis, at Fossil, Oregon. Miss Davis was fatally injured in an automobile accident near her home. The deceased was the granddaughter of W. H. Davis and the late Mrs. Davis of Mountain City. She was well known here having spent several months here visiting her grandparents about two years ago.

Funeral and burial was at Fossil.

DAVIS, Isaac B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 30, 1937 ISAAC B. DAVIS

Isaac B. Davis, 78, succumbed to an illness of three weeks at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. N. Chambers at Keenburg, this morning at three o’clock.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Harmony Baptist Church Friday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. C. L. Bowden officiating. Interment will be in the Emmett Cemetery.

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Mr. Davis was a member of the county court for six years, and was a prominent worker in the Harmony Baptist church.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Louise Davis; one daughter, Mrs. Walter N. Chambers; one son, Hicks Davis; five step-children and a host of friends.

Active pallbearers will be J. R. Love, D. S. Mottern, C. H. Mottern, Landon Lyons, C. M. Newton and Dan Simerly.

Flower bearers will include Corine Davis, Mrs. Ed Hart, Mildred Love, Mrs. C. H. Mottern, Mrs. W. D. Howell, Mrs. Ben Fair, Mrs. Clyde Morley, Mrs. C. F. Smith, Mrs. L. D. Chambers, Mrs. Clark Lowrey, Mrs. Clarence Lyons.

DAVIS, Isaac B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 4, 1937 ISAAC B. DAVIS

Last rites for Isaac B. Davis were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the Harmony Baptist church at Keenburg with the Rev. C. L. Bowden and the Rev. J. C. Black officiating.

Survivors are the widow and six children, Mrs. W. N. Campbell, Mrs. Mollie Campbell, Mrs. Della Lyons, Hicks Davis, Mrs. Minnie Slagle and Mrs. C. T. Estep.

DAVIS, James Butler

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 3, 1958 JAMES BUTLER DAVIS…

…85, died Wednesday morning Dec. 3, in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.

He was a retired farmer and had been a deacon of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church the past 31 years.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Carrie Lee Davis; two step-sons, James Walker of Rising Sun, Md., and Worley Walker of Nottingham, Pa., and a large number of nephews and nieces.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DAVIS, James M. (Mack)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 11, 1968
James M. (Mack) Davis, 87, Mountain City, RFD 3, (Dewey Community), died in Watauga

Memorial Hospital, Boone, N.C., Monday, 6:30 a.m., after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Calvin and Sallie Greenwell Davis. His wife, Mrs. Callie M. Davis, passed away on March 20, 1960. Mr. Davis was a retired farmer and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.

Survivors include one stepdaughter, Mrs. Cora Lee Stout, Mountain City; one brother, Cluel[sic] Davis, Montezuma, N.C.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services sere conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. John H. Perkins officiating. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the Bethany Church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DAVIS, James Stuart

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 26, 1963
James Stuart Davis…
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home Thursday, June 20.
Survivors include the father and Mother, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Davis, Elkton, Md.; two sisters, Tammy and Linda of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Davis, Elkton, Md.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Roberts, Mountain City.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Sunday at 4 p.m. with H.T. Mabry officiating. The burial was in the family cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DAVIS, John A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 8, 1956 JOHN A. DAVIS…

… 80, of Rte. 3, Mountain City, died at his home Wednesday, Sept. 12, after an illness of several months.

He was a member of Doe Valley Baptist Church.

Survivors are one son, Willie of Mountain City; two brothers, Floyd Davis of Mountain City, and Ervin Davis of Johnson City, and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Doe Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Blevins officiating. The body will be taken to the home Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.

DAVIS, J. R. “Bob”

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 5, 1941 Local Briefs
Aged Man Dies in Virginia

Word was received here last night announcing the death of J. R. (Bob) Davis, 80, at a hospital at Grundy, Va. Mr. Davis succumbed from complications caused from a fall a few days ago.

He was the father of Mrs. W. T. Fuller and B. H. Davis of this city. Mrs. Fuller was at the bedside of her father when he died.

Funeral services will be held sometime Thursday.

W. T. Fuller and son, Marvin, left for Grundy, Va., today. Mrs. B. H. Davis and daughter and son, Miss Helen and Kenneth, will attend the funeral.

DAVIS, J. Y.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 1, 1930
MYSTERY SHROUDS DEATH OF JOHNSON COUNTY MAN J. Y. Davis is Found Dead in Barn With Bullet Through His Heart.

Mystery today surrounds the dead(sic) of J. Y. Davis, 40, who was found dead in his tobacco barn at one o’clock yesterday afternoon with a bullet wound through his heart and a revolver lying by his side. While it is generally conceded that his death was caused by suicide, no note or letter has been found or made public to that effect, and the pistol had not been identified as belonging to the slain man or any members of his family.

Mr. Davis was said to have left his home about 11 o’clock yesterday morning and was not seen again until he was found dead. The tobacco barn is said to be too far away from the house to have heard the pistol shot, and the tragedy was not learned until the body was found by accident.

Mr. Davis is a prominent farmer and livestock breeder of Johnson county, and was connected with the Virginia Iron, Coal, and Coke company, of Maymeade. While this company was operating he was local superintendent of the plant.

He is well known in Elizabethton and is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Clyde 590

Cris(?) of Whitesburg, Tenn. Funeral services have not been arranged.

DAVIS, Keith Allen

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 5, 1970
DEATHS
Keith Allen Davis, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Davis, Rt. 3, Mountain City, died suddenly Friday afternoon.

Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Morris Davis, Mountain City; three sisters, Tammy, Linda and Teresa, all of the home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Roberts, Mountain City; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Davis, Elkton, Md.; several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services were friends and neighbors.
Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DAVIS, Kenneth W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 7, 1944
SGT. K. W. DAVIS KILLED IN EUROPE
S.Sgt. Kenneth W. Davis, with the 15th Air Force, based in Italy, was killed in action over Yugoslawia[sic] on November 23, said a War Department message received today by his wife, Mrs. Emogene Edens Davis, 371 First Street.
Sergeant Davis was 19 years of age, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Davis, State Line Road.
In a recent letter he had told his sister, Mrs. Mack Morris that he had already completed thirty missions as tail gunner in a B-24. His bomber unit had received the presidential citation and a distinguished unit citation he wrote.
He entered the service in June 1943, and had been overseas since August 1944.
His fifteen months old daughter, Carol Elaine, is the only child.

DAVIS, Kenneth W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 24, 1945 Memorial Services Sunday For Sgt. Kenneth W. Davis

Memorial services for S/Sgt. Kenneth Wayne Davis, killed in action November 23, 1944, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the South Side Baptist church, it was announced today.

Watuaga Post 49 and the American Legion Auxiliary will be in charge of the service with music under the direction of J. Jack Stafford. The Rev. James A. Clark, pastor of the church, will be in charge of the service. Clarence Carder, music and educational director of the First Baptist church will be soloist.

Kenneth attended school in Elizabethton and was a member of the high school band. He entered service on June 26, 1943 and received his training at Keesler Field, Miss.; Lowry Field, Colorado; Luedo and Biggs Field in Texas. He was assigned to a B-24 and went overseas last August to serve as tail gunner with the 15th Air Force in Italy. His death was the result of flak injuries received while on his thirty-first mission over Yugoslavia. His bomb group had been awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation and the Presidential citation and has been awarded the Purple Heart Posthumously.

Staff Sgt. Davis was the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Davis of Elizabethton. He is also survived by his wife Emogene Edens Davis and a 17 months old daughter, Carol Elaine and one sister, Mrs. Mack Morris.

DAVIS, Kenneth W.

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The body of S/Sgt. Kenneth Wayne Davis, AAF, killed in action over Yugoslavia on November 23, 1944, will be returned to Elizabethton, Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Sgt. Davis, aerial gunner aboard a liberator bomber, died of flak wounds received while on his 31st mission. His body was interned in the 15th Air Force Cemetery at Bari, Italy.

Survivors are his wife, Emogene Edens Davis; one daughter, Carol; his parents, Mrs. Alta Davis of Elizabethton and B. H. Davis of Grundy, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Mack Morris of Elizabethton.
Sgt. Davis, who attended Elizabethton High school, was a member of the high school band, entered service in 1943. He was 19 at the time of his death.

Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 3:30 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Final arrangements will be announced later. A memorial service for Sgt. Davis had been previously held at the Oak Street Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DAVIS, Landon Cecil

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 15, 1934 LANDON CECIL (BUNNY) DAVIS

Landon Cecil (Bunny) Davis, five and one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, died at the home, 915 Folsom street, Saturday night at ten o’clock.

Funeral services were held from the home this morning at ten o’clock, conducted the Rev. C. L. Bowden. Burial was made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Pall bearers: Tom Nave, Matson Folsom, John Nave, Charles Spears.

Flower bearers: Pauline Crowe, Margaret Carriger, Laura Brumit, Trula Reynolds, Christine Williams, Stella Fair.

Landon is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Davis, two sisters, Loretta and Betty Jo; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Landon Estep, and Mrs. E. Toile McNeil.

DAVIS, Lina

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 19, 1941
MRS. LINA DAVIS DIES FROM INJURIES IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Mrs. Lina Davis, 63, of 116 Williams avenue, died in a local hospital this morning at 11:20 from injuries received early Friday morning in an automobile accident near the Vance farm, two miles east of Bluff City.

Mrs. Davis received a broken arm, but internal injuries are believed the cause of her death. She was taken to a Bristol hospital for treatment immediately after the accident, but was removed to the St. Elizabeth hospital about noon that day in an ambulance from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

The accident occurred while Mrs. Davis, her daughter, Miss Marie, who was driving the car, and her son and brother, Robert Davis and Ben Potter, were en route to Norfolk and Richmond, Va. to visit relatives.

Miss Davis said that she had to swerve her car, which catapulted down a 15-foot embankment in order to avoid hitting a truck, driven by I. L. Ramsey, who entered the highway from a side road.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The deceased, a native of Kentucky, had been a resident of Elizabethton for the past 14 years and was a member of the Church of God.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. F. M. McMullins, Richmond, Va., Mrs. L. A. Way, Mrs. Roy Huskins, and Misses Marie and Margaret Davis, Elizabethton; one son, Robert Davis; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Deckie Bridendolph, of Kentucky, Mrs. C. D. Sykes, of Oklahoma; three brothers, Bluford Lane and Robert and Ben Potter, Elizabethton.

DAVIS, Lina

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MRS. LINA DAVIS
Funeral services for Mrs. Lina Davis, 54[sic], who died in a local hospital yesterday morning of

injuries received in a automobile accident near Bluff City last Friday, will be held from the West End Church of Christ Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. John Curtis, Rev. E. A. Cox and Rev. Grant Laws will officiate. Burial will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

The body has been removed from the funeral home to the late home, 116 Williams avenue.

Active pallbearers: Kermit Crowe, James Adkins, Francis Hall, Earl Rogers, Bill Cole, George Phillips.

The deceased was a native of Kentucky, but had made her home in Elizabethton for the past 14 years. She was a member of the Church of God.

Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. F. M. McMullin, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. L. A. Way, Elizabethton, Mrs. Roy Huskins, Elizabethton, Miss Marie David, Miss Margaret Davis, Elizabethton; one son, Robert Davis; five grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Becky Bridendolph, Kentucky, Mrs. C. B. Sykes, Okla.; three brothers, Blueford Lane, Robert Potter, Ben Potter, Elizabethton; two nephews, Kenova Potter and Bennie Potter, Elizabethton.

DAVIS, Louise

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 13, 1939 MRS. LOUISE DAVIS

Mrs. Louise Davis, widow of Isaac B. Davis, died at the home of her grandson, Charles Davis of Keenburg, Wednesday morning after an illness of two weeks. She was 92 years of age.

Funeral services will be held at the Harmony Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, the Rev. Lloyd Stark, the Rev. Paul Roberts and the Rev. J. C. Black in charge. Interment will be in the Emmett Cemetery. Music will be given by the Slagle choir.

Active pallbearers will be Frank Carter, G. C. Woods, C. M. Newton, Jim Ellis, D. S. Mottern, J. R. Love.

Honorary pallbearers: Abbie Slagle, Charles Cole, G. W. Mottern, Clarence Peeks, Ed Hart, Frank Morrell, Tom Peeks, Dan Simerly, Hobert Simerly, Alex Carrier, A. D. Carter, Leslie Estep, Clyde Morley, Dr. E. T. Pearson, Dr. A. A. Cole, Dayton Sheffield, Garfield Hicks, Jim Myers, Clarence Mottern, Gene Estep, Rhudy Jenkins, J. A. Reynolds, Landon Lyon, Gene Mottern, Bob Kane, Bill Morrell, Clarence Carter, Clyde Lowe.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Charles Cole, Mrs. Wylie Blevins, Mrs. Clarence Mottern, Mrs. George Bateman, Mrs. G. W. Mottern, Mrs. J. A. Reynolds, Mrs. Jim Myers, Mrs. Clyde Morley, Miss Mildred Love, Miss Florence McQueen, Miss Nell Carter, Miss Lois Cole, Miss Mae Reynolds, Miss Helen Chambers.

Mrs. Davis united with the Freewill Baptist church a number of years ago and has remained a faithful member. She is survived by six children: Mrs. W. N. Chambers, Mrs. William Slagle, Mrs. Nat Lyons, Hicks Davis, C. T. Estep, all of Elizabethton, and Mrs. George Campbell of Micaville, N. C.; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.

DAVIS, Mack

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 15, 1969 CARDS OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to each and every one for the comforting words, cards, telephone calls, fool and flowers, during the sickness and death of our grandfather and stepfather, Mack Davis.

We especially thank the doctors, nurses, Rescue Squad, the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home, the pallbearers, florists, and our pastor, Rev. John Perkins. Again we say, “thank you” and may God bless each

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and every one of you.
Grandchildren and Stepdaughter

DAVIS, Marcelin Grace

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 22, 1940
DAVIS INFANT RITES HELD THIS MORNING
Funeral services for Marcelin Grace Davis, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis, of 226 North Main street, were conducted from the Shoun Cemetery this morning at 10:00 o’clock with Rev. Patrick officiating.
The child died at 7:00 o’clock Sunday morning, after a brief illness.

DAVIS, Margaret Ward

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 13, 1947 MARGARET WARD DAVIS SUCCUMBS

Mrs. Margaret Ward Davis, the daughter of Mrs. Chester F. Blevins, died of childbirth on Friday morning, Nov. 7. The funeral service was held on Sunday morning, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m., in the Mountain City Church of Christ, of which Mrs. David had been a member since childhood. Evangelist M. B. Miller was in charge of the funeral, with all ministers in Mountain City assisting.

Attendance at the funeral services was one of the largest ever seen in this town, with an estimated eight hundred people attending.

Interment followed in the new Kingsport Cemetery, since the young husband, Captain J. C. Davis, now located in New Brunswick, N. J., is a resident of that city.

Mrs. Davis left an infant daughter, Margaret Sharon, and an infant son, Jerry Madron, fifteen months old, in addition to her husband, her mother, Mrs. Chester Blevins, her father, Ed Ward.

Captain Davis and Margaret Ward were married by Rev. L. B. Cobb, minister of First Baptist Church, Kingsport, Jan. 10, 1944. Dr. Cobb had charge of the services at the cemetery in Kingsport.

The floral offering was very profuse, as Mrs. Davis enjoyed many friends and was quite popular with the younger circles of the city. She was very kind and thoughtful, and was much appreciated by her neighbors, all of whom will miss her. She seemed to find great joy in sharing any thing good that came her way.
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our thanks and appreciation fro the beautiful floral offerings and the many other kind deeds shown us in the recent death of our dear wife, mother, and daughter, Mrs. J. C. Davis. Signed Capt. J. C. Davis and Babies; John C. Davis and Family; Chester F. Blevins and family.

DAVIS, Mary Susan

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 7, 1945, page 1
Aged Woman Dies of Burns
Mary Susan Davis Fatally Scalds Herself With Boiling Water

Mrs. Mary Susan Davis, 72, died last night in a local hospital as a result of burns received at her home Tuesday.

Mrs. Davis was burned when a pan of water fell from the cook stove at her home south of Elizabethton.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Al Range of Watauga; one son, Robert; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Jennie Morrison of Johnson City and Caddo Miller of Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Eliza Adams of Kingsport, Mrs. Sallie Eggers of Knoxville, Mrs. Nettie Wilson of Butler; one brother, Andy Kress[sic] of Oregon; two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Brick church at 594

Turkeytown, with the Rev. Steven Morton in charge. Burial will be in Colbaugh cemetery.

DAVIS, Mary Susan

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 7, 1945 OBITUARIES

DAVIS, Mary Susan, 72, (known to her friends and neighbors as “Granny”) died Friday at 9 p.m. at a local hospital. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Kress[sic] of Mountain City. She united with the church in early life. Funeral services Sunday at Turkeytown Brick
church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Steven Morton in charge. Burial in Colbaugh cemetery. Survivors are one daughter: Mrs. Al Range of Watauga; one son Robert; two step-daughters, Mrs. Jennie Morrison of Johnson City and Caddo Miller, of Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Eliza Adams of Kingsport, Mrs. Sallie Eggers of Knoxville, Mrs. Nellie Wilson of Butler; one brother, Andy Kress of Oregon; two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be selected from friends at the funeral. Flower bearers will be nieces. The body will remain at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral home until 1 p.m. Sunday, when it will be moved to the church and lie in state one hour before service.

DAVIS, Minnie Belle

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 31, 1968 Mrs. Minnie Belle Davis. . .

Mrs. Minnie Belle Davis, age 89, of Church Street, Mountain City, died in the Johnson City Memorial Hospital, Saturday 5:20 p.m. after a short illness. Mrs. Davis was a lifelong resident of Johnson County and a member of the First Baptist Church.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy Mitchell Jenkins, and the widow of W.A. Davis, who died in 1957.

Survivors are: three sons: Joe Davis, Johnson City, Jim Davis, Tillatoba, Miss, Robert Davis, Mountain City; two daughters: Mrs. Charles P. Davidson, Johnson City, and Mrs. Earl Vaught, North Agusta[sic], S.C.; two sisters: Mrs. Jesse Lamberson, Mountain City, and Mrs. Ida Thompson, Damascus, Va.; one brother: Newt Jenkins, Mountain City: 13 grandchildren and 2 great grand children[sic] also survive.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. J.E. Lehman and Rev. Dan Graham officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were: Jack Shoun, Jack Muse, Sam Adams, Hal Nave, Basil Wolfe, Roby Howard Jr., and Jimmy Walker.

Flower-bearers: Ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DAVIS, Minnie Belle

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 7, 1968 CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers, food and for any act of kindness and sympathy shown us during the death of our mother.

The Davis Family.

DAVIS, N. H. (Rev.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 18, 1946 REV. N. H. DAVIS

Rev. N. H. Davis, 83, retired Baptist minister, died at his home at Damascus at 5 p.m. last Friday. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sophia Davis; two sons, Glenn Davis, Bluefield, W. Va., and

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William Davis, Mountain City; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Severt, Mrs. Cora Trivett and Mrs. Lola Davis; and one brother, Alonzo Davis, Washington.

Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the residence with Rev. R. T. Carter and Rev. W. T. Whitington officiating. Interment followed in the Mock Cemetery in Damascus.

DAVIS, Neal

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, December 10, 1939 NEAL DAVIS IS SUICIDE HERE

Neal Davis, 23, died at the St. Elizabeth hospital Saturday morning from what the sheriff’s office reported was a self-inflicted bullet wound. Davis was found Friday night about nine o’clock at the home of his father on Roan street. There was a bullet wound in his head and a note, evidently intended for his wife, in his hip pocket. A .22 single shot rifle lay nearby, Sheriff Ernest Brumitt reported.

The note for Mrs. Davis, who obtained a “bed and board” divorce at the last term of court, included a statement, “Take care of my kids – with all my love.”

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Davis; one daughter, Shirley; two sons, Ralph and Ray; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Davis; one grandmother, Mrs. Sallie Ramsey; four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Hartford, Mamie Roberts, Pearl Davis, Mable Davis; four brothers, Albert, Clyde, W. B., Frank, all of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Davis on Monday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. J. C. Howington in charge. Burial will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Herbert Bradshaw, Roscoe Mutter, Charlie Fletcher, Jim Bembler, Jim Bradshaw, R. L. Grindstaff.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be Elmer Lyons, Helen Fisher, Julia Fisher, Grace Bradshaw, Florence Bradshaw, Anna Mae Collins, Edith Bowers.

DAVIS, Nola Katherine

Elizabethton Star, Tuesday, July 11, 1933 NOLA KATHERINE DAVIS

Funeral services for Nola Katherine Davis, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Novel Davis, were held at the home near Mountain City Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. Graybeal officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery.

DAVIS, Norman P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 9, 1940
NORMAN P. DAVIS
Norman P. Davis, 64, died at the home at Hopson Monday afternoon at four o’clock after an illness of two months. Mr. Davis was a native of North Carolina but has made his home at Hopson for the past four years. He was a member of the Little Mountain Baptist church at Hopson.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Docia Davis; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Peters and Mrs. Gladys Cardin of Hampton; two sons, Carl S. Davis of Hopson and Ira Prentice Davis of Los Angeles, Cal.; three grandchildren, Norma Adele Davis of California, Sandra K. Peters and Madaline Rose Cardin of Hampton; four sisters, Mrs. Sallie Bentley of Newland, N. C., Mrs. Mary Jane Childress, Taylorsville, N. C., Mrs. Rebecca Campbell of Roan Mountain, Miss Ella Davis of Statesville, N. C.; one brother, Jackson Davis of Taylorsville, N. C.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Little Mountain Baptist church Wednesday morning at eleven o’clock with the Rev. George Westmoreland in charge, assisted by the Rev. W. M. Butler and Rev. Johnson. Burial will be in the Lacy Cemetery.
The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this afternoon to the home o his

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daughter, Mrs. Charles Peters, at Hampton.
Active pallbearers: Garfield Whitehead, Conley Lacy, Brown Lacy, R. C. Cates, Clate Radford, Thurman Radford.
Flower bearers: Mrs. Ruby Butler, Vorita Cates, Oreola Price, Honolula Brewer, Edith Lacy, Ruth Brewer, Nell Price, Bell Whitehead, Thurman Radford, Louise Radford.

DAVIS, Odell

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 7, 1939 BUCK MOUNTAIN

BUCK MOUNTAIN, June 6 – Word has just been received here of the accidental death of Odell Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Davis. The youth was killed when he attempted to board a moving train in Indiana, it is reported.

DAVIS, Rachel Susie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 9, 1938
MRS. RACHEL DAVIS
Mrs. Rachel Susie Davis, age 69, died at her home, 119 North Main street, Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Freewill Baptist church, Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, with the Rev. Clarence Howington and Rev. E. M. Umbach in charge. Interment will be in the Mottern Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Eugene Lewis of Elizabethton, Mrs. Frank Winters of Watauga Valley, Mrs. Mary Sweny of Pennwell, Texas; four sons, Frank Davis of Johnson City, James Davis of Chicago, Illinois, George and Henry Davis of Elizabethton.
Active pallbearers will be Dr. R. A. Range, Dr. W. G. Frost, R. A. Allison, Bill Greenway, John Penix, and Dick Potter.
Those in charge of the flowers will be Mrs. Eliza Campbell, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Will Taylor, Mrs. Eliza Crumley, Mrs. Lue Crosswhite, Mrs. Gus Crumley, Mrs. E. M. Umbach.

DAVIS, Randolph F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 2, 1939 RANDOLPH F. DAVIS

Randolph Franklin Davis, 28, died at his home near Kingsburg Sunday morning after a long illness. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church for several years.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Harmony Baptist Church this afternoon at 2:30, with the Rev. Branard Roberts officiating. Interment will be in the Myers Cemetery.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Alma Davis; one daughter, Betty Davis; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Davis of Kingsburg; three sisters, Mrs. George Pippin, Pansy Davis, both of Johnson City, and Ida Davis of Kingsburg; one brother, Claude Davis.

Active pallbearers will be Will Ellis, Joe Ellis, Tracey Harmon, Earl Ellis, James Carter, Sherrill Davis.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be Cora Chambers, Georgia Carter, Mattie Pippin, Goldie Carter, Juaneta Davis, Mildred Love, Zelma Love, Emma Love, Grace Ellis, Neva Bell Rater.

DAVIS, Rhoda

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 19, 1961
PERSONALS
Miss Alice Blackburn attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Rhoda Davis in Spring City.

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DAVIS, Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 28, 1947 Robert Davis, 51, Dies Unexpectedly

Robert (Bob) Davis, 51, associated for many years with the Watauga Chevrolet Co., died unexpectedly of what was believed to have been a heart attack at his home, 513 “F” Street this morning at 10 o’clock.

Mr. Davis was a native of Virginia and came to Elizabethton in 1914. He was a veteran of World War I. On his return from the Army he opened the first Ford agency in Elizabethton and later became associated with the Watauga Chevrolet Co. in 1929, but dropped out in 1936 for three years while he was again a Ford agent. In 1939 he returned to Watauga Chevrolet and remained with it until his death.

Mr. Davis was active in both civic and religious circles. He was a member of Watauga Post No. 49 of the American Legion and of the Lynn H. Folsom Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was president of the Robert Lee Davis Chapter of War Dads. Mr. and Mrs. Davis lost a son, Robert Lee Davis, in World War II. Mr. Davis was a member of the Methodist Church and of the city school board.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Emmert Davis; one son, Judson A. Davis, of Elizabethton; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Virginia Kinder, Newberry, S. C.; one grandson, Richard Kinder, IV; his mother, Mrs. Fannie Davis, Wytheville, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. J. R. Estwood[sic], Mrs. C. W. Archer, and Mrs. E. O. Smith, all of Wytheville; one brother, O. P. Davis, Wytheville.

Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are in charge of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

DAVIS, Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 29, 1947
Robert Davis Rites Are To Be Held On Wed. Afternoon

Funeral services for Robert (Bob) Davis, who died at his home 512 “E” Street, Monday morning, will be conducted Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. from the First Methodist Church with the Rev. W. D. Wilkinson officiating, assisted by the Rev. W. C. Taggart and the Rev. George Westmoreland.

Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park. The American Legion Post No. 49 will render full military honors at the grave. Music will be under the direction of Sig Nelson and Mrs. W. D. Rhudy, before the services.

Active pallbearers will be Dr. Burton Shook, Dr. Charles Baughman, Roger Piercy, Fred Proffitt, Bill Williams, Frank Dungan, Sexton Dungan, and Ben Allen. Members of the Dungan Bible Class will serve as flower bearers.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DAVIS, Robert Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 23, 1943 FIRST LIEUT. ROBERT LEE DAVIS [photo]

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis, 513 E street, received a letter this morning from the Office of the Chief of the Army Air Forces Staff, General G. C. Marshall, announcing that an official determination has been made of the death of their son, First Lieut. Robert Lee Davis.

The letter reads as follows: War Department

Commanding Genera, Army Air Forces Washington, August 16, 1943
My Dear Mr. Davis:

With great regret I have learned that an official determination has been made of the death of your son, First Lieutenant Robert Lee Davis, who has been missing since July 14, 1942, in the Southwest Pacific Theater of operations.

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It has come to my attention that Lieut. Davis established a fine reputation while in training at Kelly Field. As an officer and pilot, he displayed military excellence and courage, which marked him as one of the outstanding member of his command and his comrades, who respected his high ideals, are saddened by their loss of a true friends.

I hope that pride in your son’s accomplishments will lessen your grief and in behalf of Gen. H. H. Arnold, commanding general, Army Air Forces, who is temporarily away from headquarters, I offer my deepest sympathy to you and to other members of your family.

Very Sincerely, Barney M. Giles
Maj. Gen. U. S. Army Chief of the Air Staff

DAVIS, Robert Price

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 31, 1948
ROBERT PRICE DAVIS
Robert Price Davis, 39, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. L. A. Way in Kingsport at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Davis formerly from Elizabethton had made his home with his sister for some time. He had been an invalid as the result of infantile paralysis since the age of nine months.
Survivors are five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Nicholas, Mrs. Marie Welch and Mrs. Lena McMullins of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Roy Huskins of Elizabethton, and Mrs. L. A. Way of Kingsport; two brothers, Benjamin and Kenova Potter of Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted at the West Side Christian Church Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Grant Laws, the Rev. George Westmoreland and the Rev. B. H. Bingham officiating. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Miss Frances Mooney will have charge of music.
Active pallbearers are Everett Frazier, W. A. Way, Caral Miller, W. A. Miller, Kermit Crowe, and Mr. Henry.
The body will be removed to the church at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow and will lie in state until time for the service. Active pallbearers are requested to be at the church at 1:30.
The body will be returned to the home of his sister, Mrs. Roy Huskins, 717 West E Street, today at 5:00 p.m.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DAVIS, Ruth Honeycutt

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 25, 1940
MRS. RUTH HONEYCUTT[sic]
Mrs. Ruth Honeycutt Davis, 23, died in a local hospital Friday evening at 10:30, after a short illness.
Mrs. Davis was the former Miss Ruth Honeycutt, of Erwin. She was a graduate of the Erwin High School and a member of the Presbyterian Church of that city. They made their home at 108 East Walnut Street, in Johnson City.
Survivors are her husband, James C. Davis, of Johnson City; one daughter, Jane Ann; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Honeycutt, of Erwin; two sisters, Miss Thelma Honeycutt, of Elizabethton; Miss Evelyn Honeycutt, Erwin; two brothers, Luther and Howard Honeycutt, Erwin.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Carl Miller in charge. Burial will be made in the McInturff Cemetery near Erwin.
The body was taken to the home near Erwin Saturday afternoon from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

DAVIS, Sam

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Saturday, November 26, 1932 page 1 DAVIS’ RITES SUNDAY AT 10

George Taylor, 74, who shot and killed Sam Davis, 50, near the Taylor home in Turkeytown yesterday noon following an argument, is still in the hospital today under guard of deputy sheriffs. Taylor was injured about the head when hit by stones before the shooting.

Cecil Davis, son of the dead man, and Herman and Delmar Taylor, sons of George Taylor, are held in the county jail until preliminary hearing Monday.

Funeral services for Sam Davis will be conducted from the Baptist church at Keenburg Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock. The Rev. Hazelwood will officiate. Interme4nt will be in the church cemetery. Survivors are his widow, two daughters, Lena Mae, 22, Vera, 14; and six sons, Cecil 26, Sherill, 13, Weldon, 10, Elbert, 7, Grady, 4, and Jimmy, 3.

DAVIS, Sam

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 18, 1933, page 1 GEORGE TAYLOR FREE ON CHARGE

George Taylor, 74-year-old Carter countian, who was bound over to the circuit court on charge of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Sam Davis, several weeks ago, has been freed of the charges.

The Carter county grand jury, which is now in session, returned a “no true bill”‘ when the case was taken under consideration.

The killing occurred during a dispute over a private road on the Taylor property in November, it was reported. Taylor claimed self-defense.

DAVIS, Sarah Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 11, 1949
MRS. SARAH DAVIS
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Davis, age 70, died in a local hospital Thursday morning after a short illness.
Mrs. Davis was a member of the Brick Christian Church.
Survivors are one son, Roy Davis, Watauga, two daughters, Mrs. Ivan Jones, Kingsport, Mrs. John Parsons, Watauga; three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Greenway, Watauga, Mrs. Charlie Hart, Washington, Mrs. Hattie Shell, New York, N.Y.; three brothers, Rev. Bob Vest, Washington, Earl Vest, Johnson City, Walter Vest, Watauga, and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon from the Brick Church at Watauga with Rev. Ed Hayes in charge, assisted by L. Palmer Young, minister of Kingsport Christian Church.
Burial will be made in Will Mottern Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be the nephews.
Flower bearers will be the nieces.
The body will be removed to the home at 10:00 o’clock Friday morning and will be taken to the church to lie in state for one hour.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

DAVIS, W. A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 1, 1957 W. A. DAVIS…

… 82, died at his home Friday, May 3, at his home following a long illness.
He was a life-long resident of Johnson County.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Belle Jenkins of Mountain City; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Vaught of

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Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Charles Davidson of Johnson City; three sons, Joe and Jim Davis of Johnson City and Robert Davis of Mountain City; one brother, Butler Davis of Neva; and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Dan Graham, Rev. Ernest Cushman, Rev. A. E. Browne and Rev. Robert Hinkle officiating.

Pallbearers were Ralph Stout, Charles Muse, John Butler, Jack Muse, W. W. Hawkins, Jr., and Roby Howard, Jr.

Flower bearers were Mrs. Paul Bundy, Miss Mary Gentry, Mrs. Gertrude Jones, Mrs. Edna Hines, Mrs. Louise Lacey and Mrs. Jack Shoun.

Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DAVIS, W. A. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 22, 1969 IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. W. A. Davis who passed away one year ago Jan. 27, 1968.

The blow was hard, the shock severe, we only wish we had known the time was so near. We regret we did not have time to say “goodbye”.

No one knows how we miss her, in a home that we will never see her passing through its rooms again except in memory.

The Children

DAVIS. W. L.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 2, 1966 IN MEMORIAM

In Memory of our Loved One:
On That day, Feb. 28, 1958, if we, his family, had been listening to that still voice of Jesus — I’m sure we would have hard him say — “I need a tall and very distinguished flower to make up a very special bouquet for the Father’s Throne, that’s why I’m taking your beloved Daddy, Husband and Granddaddy home today.”

The W.L. Davis Family

DAVIS, W. R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 17, 1933 W. R. DAVIS, 58, DIES LAST NITE

W. R. Davis, 58, prominent Carter County farmer, died at a local hospital last night at 8 o’clock after a short illness. Mr. Davis had been sick some time but it was only recently that his condition was termed serious and he was brought to a local hospital.

He was a prominent farmer and citizen of the Stoney Creek section of Carter County; one of the best farmers in the county. He was always actively engaged in the civic affairs of the county and community and a leader in agricultural projects. He leaves a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Missionary Baptist Church at Sadie, Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock with the Rev. W. W. Howell and the Rev. E. E. Hazelwood officiating. Interment will be in the Davis Cemetery.

Mr. Davis is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lina Davis; two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Smith and Miss Pearl Davis, both of Carter, and seven sons, Lawrence Davis of Knoxville, Lundy, Moody, Weldon, Robert, Chad and Elber.

Pallbearers: Sheriff J. M. Moreland, James Deal, George Ensor, Charles Spears, Jess Taylor, Allen 601

Archer, Vester Smith and Henry Peters.
Flower bearers: Mrs. J. M. Moreland, Mrs. Charles Spears, Mrs. James Deal; Mrs. George Ensor,

Mrs. Mattie Grindstaff, and Miss Bethel Grindstaff.

DAVIS, W. R. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 4, 1947 MRS. W. R. DAVIS

Mrs. W. R. Davis, 67, died at her home on Route 5, Elizabethton, Saturday at 1:20 a.m. Mrs. Davis had been in ill health for a number of years. She was a member of the regular Baptist church.

Survivors are seven sons, W. L. Davis, Ashland, West Va., Lawrence Davis, Roda, Va.; Moday Davis, Weldon Davis, Robert Davis, Chad Davis, and Elbert Davis of Route 5, Elizabethton; two daughters, Mrs. Pansy Smith, and Mrs. Pearl Taylor of Route 5, Elizabethton; two brothers, George and Wesley Harvey of Princeton, West Va. and 22 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the Moores Chapel with the Rev. Orville P. Stokes and the Rev. W. M. Howell officiating.

Burial will be made in the family cemetery.

Active pallbearers: J. M. Moreland, Herman Deal, Hubert Taylor, Charles Speer, Clayton Arnold, Steve Lowe, and are requested to be at church at 2:00 p.m.

Flowerbearers[sic], Nora Taylor, Naomi Peters, Ida Peters, Oma Richardson, Blanche Stout, Lula Hatefield, Viola Stout, Bertha Moreland, Pansy Markland, Mae Ensor and Eva Heatherly.

The body was returned to the home Saturday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock and will remain there until 1:30 Sunday afternoon when it will be removed to the church to lie in state one hour before time for the services.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DAVIS, W. Park

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 1, 1967
W. Park Davis, prominent rancher of John Day, Ore, died suddenly Thursday, Jan. 26 while

visiting at the home of his brother, Rod Davis in Ontario, Ore.
He was the son of the late Will and Winnie Davis of Doe Valley.
He is survived by his wife, Fay Davis; one son, Carl Davis of Pendleton, Ore.; two brothers, Rod

of Ontario, Ore. And James Davis of Doe Valley; two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Wilson, St. Petersburg, Fla. And Mrs. Nina Garland of Butler; and a host of friends and relatives.

Mr. Davis was 71. His burial was at John Day, Ore. Monday, January 30.

DAVIS, W. Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 8, 1950
W. THOMAS DAVIS
W. Thomas Davis, 90, life long resident of Carter and Johnson Counties died March 7, at 11 a.m. at his home, at Neva, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Grove Baptist Church, at Neva.
Officiating ministers at the service will be the Reverend Campbell, former pastor, the Rev. George Westmoreland, the Rev. James A. Clark, and the Rev. Hubert Greene.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. J. E. Laws, Johnson City, Mrs. Pearl Kilburn, Ottawa, Mich., Mrs. Ray Curray, Johnson City; two sons, D. H. Davis of Elizabethton and Elbert Davis of Neva; twenty-two grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Will Davis of Mountain City and Butler Davis of Neva.
Pallbearers: Clarence Mottern, Milton Stout, Sam Johnson, Rosa Arnold, Claude Wilson and Bill Hackney.

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Flower bearers: Mrs. Minnie Campbell, Mrs. Joe Isaacs, Mrs. Milton Stout, Mrs. Millard Fitzsimmons, Mrs. Mary Hampton, Mrs. E. B. Hubbard, Mrs. J. S. Bunting, Mrs. Coy Kelly, Mrs. Arlie Bare, Mrs. Edith Hackney, Mrs. Earl Shell, Mrs. Claude Wilson, Mrs. Rosa Arnold, and Mrs. Clarence Mottern.
The body will be removed to the home of D. H. Davis, 1107 Arney Street at 3:30 p.m. today, and taken to the Pine Grove Baptist Church at 12:30 Thursday.

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge.

DAVIS, Wade C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 17, 1942 Several To Attend Capt. Davis’ Funeral

Mr. and Mrs. Grady Davis and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Roark, Kenneth Roark and Miss Lucille Davis will attend the funeral of Capt. Wad C. Davis at St. Paul, Va., today.

Capt. Davis, who was a veteran of World War I, died Sunday at Dante, Va.

He is survived by his wife and the following brothers and sisters, Grady Davis, Elizabethton; G. C. Davis, Norfolk, Va.; T. J. Davis, Dante, Va.; Mrs. R. Q. Harris, Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Oscar Johnson, Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. M. L. Roark, Elizabethton, Tennessee.

DAVIS, Will H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 26, 1943 WILL H. DAVIS

Will H. Davis, age 77, retired farmer of Johnson county died at the home of his son, N. U. Davis, Mountain City, RFD 3, this morning at 1:15 o’clock after several months illness.

Survivors are five sons, Bruce, Fossil, Ore., Park, Izee, Ore., Rod, Seneca, Ore., N. U. and James Davis, Mountain City; two daughters, Mrs. Clyde C. Wilson, and Mrs. Lilford Garland, both of Mountain City; also 20 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Doe Valley Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with Rev. Carl Triplett and Rev. Jim Jones in charge. Interment will be in the family cemetery.

Pallbearers: R. D. Wilson, Burley Shoun, D. B. Clark, C. G. Shoun, R. H. Goodwin and Stacy Roberts.

Honorary pallbearers: Frank Smythe, Dr. James R. Butler, John W. Smythe, Donnelly Butler, Sam Campbell, M. B. Garland, Claude Stout, W. A. Walsh, R. A. May, Carl Wilson, S. A. Goodwin, Grady Shoun, Ernest Wilson, Tyler Wilson, B. G. Cole. Hon. pallbearers will act as flower-bearers.
The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home to the home of his son, N. U. Davis, Mountain City, RFD 3, this afternoon at 5:00 o’clock.

DAVIS, Willa Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, Jan. 17, 1931
BURNS FATAL DAVIS CHILD
Willa Mae Davis, the 5-year-old daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Davis, 109 Broad Street, who was severely burned Thursday afternoon, succumbed to death last night at 8 o’clock in a local hospital.
The child received her fatal burns when her clothes became ignited from the kitchen stove in her home while she and her sister, Marie, 9, were playing at cooking. Her body was burned almost to a crisp before the blaze could be extinguished, and no hope was held for her life from the beginning.
Mrs. Davis was painfully burned on the hands while smothering the flames from her child’s clothing.
The deceased is survived by her mother, one sister, Marie, 9, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Brooks, Main Street.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

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DAVIS, Willa Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 19, 1931
WILLA MAE DAVIS
Funeral services for Willa Mae Davis, five-year-old daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Davis, who died at 8 o’clock Friday night in a local hospital as a result of being burned, were held at the home, 109 Broad Street, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Interment followed in the Paragory Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by her mother, father, W. R. Davis, and one sister, Marie.

DAVIS, Willard L.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 26, 1958 WILLARD L. DAVIS

Willard L. Davis, 72, Shouns, died Feb. 28, as the result of a heart attack.
Davis was a member of the Rainbow Baptist Church and a merchant.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Ida Warren Davis; five sons, Charlie of Shouns, Ross of College

Place, Wash., R. W. of Half Way, Oregon, Ralph of Cleveland, Ohio, and W. L. Jr. of McKeesport, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Zella Moretz of Mountain City, and Mrs. Novella Reece of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, Mack Davis of Mountain City and Cluell David of Montezuma, N. C.; four sisters, Mrs. Adell Cornett of Shouns, Mrs. Cora Williams and Mrs. Cornelia Hubbs, both of Milton, Oregon, and Mrs. Maggie Forrester of River Bank, Calif. and 21 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Shouns Methodist Church with Rev. W. H. Martin, Rev. Leslie Adams and Rev. Dwight Adams officiating.

Hill Funeral Home in charge. Burial was in Lewis Cemetery.

DAVIS, William E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 3, 1955
WILLIAM E. DAVIS…
… 59, died Saturday, Aug. 20, in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C. He had been ill some time.
Davis had been a life-long resident of Johnson County and was a member of the Holiness Church. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Cora Brown Davis; two sons, Ray of Wilmington, Del., and Glenn of Shouns; one brother, Claude of Roanoke, Va.; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Sutherland of Trade, Mrs. Vada Salmons and Perdia Davis, both of Mountain City, Mrs. Pauline Dunn of Hockessin, Del., and two grandchildren.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DAVIS, William Grady

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 20, 1947 DEATHS

William Grady Davis, age 18, died as the result of an automobile accident in Waltz, Michigan on Jan. 18.

Mr. Davis was a veteran of World War II, having served as Corporal in the Marines for 30 months. He served in the South Pacific for about 28 months. He had been working in Waltz, Michigan for about five months.

Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Sam C. Davis of Michigan, five brothers, Weldon, of Michigan, Cpl. Elbert, stationed in Virginia, James of Lexington, N. C., Cecil of Bristol, Va., Sherrill of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Haskel Carr of Elizabethton, Mrs. Lester Fidyk of Michigan.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending the arrival of relatives. The body is being shipped 604

to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

DAVIS, William M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 16, 1944
WILLIAM M. DAVIS
William Morrell Davis, age 47, died suddenly at Clinton, Tenn. Monday afternoon at two o’clock. Death was due to a heart attack.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Davis of Watauga; two sisters, Mrs. Ivan Jones of Kingsport, Mrs. John Parsons of Kingsport; one brother, Roy Davis of Watauga.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Brick Church Thursday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Stephen Morton officiating. Burial will be made in the W. J. Mottern Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Scott Holly, Bruce Holly, S. C. Slagle, Lawrence Slagle, Tom Davis, Clarence Davis, Fitshugh Hughes, Eugene Hughes, and Crawford Vanhuss.
Flower bearers will be friends of the deceased.
The body was returned to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Davis in Watuaga, this afternoon at two o’clock. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DAVIS, William Morris

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 18, 1968
William Morris Davis, three and one-half month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris S. Davis of Route

3, Mountain City, died Thursday, 6:15 a.m.
Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris S. Davis, Mountain City; one brother, Keith

Allen Davis, Mountain City; three sisters, Tammy, Linda, and Teresa Davis, all of Mountain City; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Davis, Hampton, Md.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Orville Roberts, Mountain City; and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2:00 p.m. from the Doe Valley Baptist Church, with the Rev. Carroll Fletcher officiating. Burial was in the Roberts-Davis Cemetery.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DAVIS, Winnie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 20, 1940
MRS. WINNIE DAVIS
Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie Davis, 71, who died at her home on Route 3, Mountain City, Wednesday morning at 11:00 o’clock were held this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Clarence Nelson and Rev. Graybeal officiating. Burial was made in the Shoun Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, Will H. Davis; two daughters, Mrs. Wilford Garland and Mrs. Clyde Wilson, of Mountain City; five sons, W. P., R. C., and Bruce Davis, of Oregon; N. U. and J. R. of Mountain City; two brothers, Rev. Rod Davis, Vancouver, Wash., Pedro Shoun, Mountain City; also 15 grandchildren.

DAY, Bernice Ruth

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 10, 1940
CHILD OF FORMER RESIDENT KILLED
Bernice Ruth Day, 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore T. Day, former citizens of Butler, but for some time residents of North Charleston, S. C., was instantly killed on February 5th, when she rode her bicycle into the trailer of an oil truck.
The accident took place near the home as the young child was returning with meat for her cat.
Driver of the truck, Fred J. Taylor, was released by the coroner, pending an inquest later. In a report from

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there the accident was unavoidable.
The Day family formerly resided at Butler, where the Bernice Ruth was born. Mr. Day was a mechanic at the North American Rayon Corporation in this city.
Surviving are the parents; one sister, Betty Mae Day; four brothers, James H., Billy, Jack and Fred L. Day, all from the South Carolina city.

DAY, George H. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 20, 1944
MRS. GEORGE H. DAY
Mrs. George H. Day, 54, died at her home Route 2, Butler, Monday evening at 5:45 p.m. after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Day was a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband George H. Day; three children, Mrs. Agnes Herman, Doylestown, Ohio, Bradus Day, Barberton, Ohio, Marqaetta Day, Butler; three sisters, Mrs. L. P. Aikman and Mrs. Lize Bell of Indiana, Mrs. Tisha Bell, Glendale, Cal.; four brothers, Leonard Isaacs of Indiana, Joe Isaacs, Washington, Clinton Isaacs, Akron, Ohio, and William Isaacs, Indiana.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The body will be returned to the home Thursday morning at 10:00 o’clock.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DAY, George H. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 21, 1944
MRS. GEO. H. DAY
Funeral services for Mrs. George H. Day who died yesterday, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, near Butler, with the Rev. Dayton Jones and the Rev. Joe Potter officiating.
Burial will be in the Crosswhite Cemetery.
Active pallbearers, R. B. Evans, Lawton Lewis, Avery Harmon, Oda Campbell, Spencer, Bunton, and Millard Potter.
Roy Hathaway Funeral home is in charge.

DAY, George Henry

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 12, 1959 GEORGE HENRY DAY…

… 69, Route 2, Butler, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital after an illness of two and one-half weeks.

A lifelong resident of Johnson County, he was the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Dunton Day.

A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Johnson, Stow, Ohio; one son, Broadus Day, Las Vegas, Nev.; one half-brother, John Day of St. Louis, Mo.; seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. J. J. Richardson, and Rev. Dayton Jones officiating. Burial was in Crosswhite cemetery.

Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home in charge.

DEAL, Celia R.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 14, 1957 MRS. CELIA R. DEAL…

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… 70, died Friday morning, Aug. 9, at her home in Mountain City.
She was a member of Johnson’s Chapel Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Stella Smith and Mrs. Clara Anderson, both of Mountain

City; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, George Russaw of Mountain City and one brother-in-law, Aaron Deal of Gillam, W. Va.

She was known to many friends as “Aunt Lela”.

Funeral services were held at Hill Funeral Home chapel at 2:30 p.m. Sunday with Rev. A. E. Browne officiating.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DEAL, James B. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 8, 1937
DEATH TAKES MRS. J. B. DEAL
Wife Of County Clerk Dies After Showing Improvement Signs

Mrs. James B. Deal, 41, Sadie, died suddenly this morning at the Shoun Hospital after it was thought that she was showing definite signs of improvement from a critical illness of the past two months. Although she had been seriously ill for some time, her death came as a great shock to her family.

Plans for funeral services for Mrs. Deal had not been made this noon, although it was said that rites will probably be held Sunday afternoon. The body will remain at the Hathaway Funeral Home.

Mrs. Deal is the wife of James B. Deal, county clerk and prominent throughout the county and this section of the state for his political and business activities. Her death is mourned by her many friends in the county.
She is survived by her husband, six children, Mrs. Robert Grindstaff, Carter, and Herman, Herfel, James, Jr., Howell and Delois, at home, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith, Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Elliott, Erwin and Mrs. J. C. Story, Elizabethton, and three brothers, Clyde, Vesta[sic] and Neal of Carter.

DEAL, James B. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, October 10, 1937 DEAL FUNERAL TO BE TODAY

Funeral services for Mrs. James B. Deal, 41, wife of James B. Deal, county court clerk, who died unexpectedly Friday morning in a local hospital, will be held from Moore’s chapel Freewill Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. William Howell will officiate at the services, assisted by Rev. C. Y. Elkins and Rev. Paul Roberts. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Miss[sic] Deal was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith and was born and reared at Sadie, where she has spent practically her entire life.

Mrs. Deal is survived by her husband, James B. Deal, county court clerk, who is well known in this county and section for his political activities and business interests; six children, Mrs. Robert Grindstaff of Carter; Merman[sic], Herfel, James, Jr., Howell and Delois, of Sadie; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith, of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Zola Elliott of Erwin; Mrs. J. C. Story, of Elizabethton; three brothers, Clyda, Vesta and Neal Smith, of Carter.

DEAN, James Lamar

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 5, 1941 MINISTER’S SON DIES OF POLIO; ANOTHER VERY ILL

JOHNSON CITY, Nov. 5 (AP) – James Lamar Dean, 14, son of the Rev. and Mrs. John K. Dean of Bluff City (Sullivan County) died in a Johnson City hospital today. The death certificate listed the boy’s illness as encephalitis polio.

Steve Dean, 12, another son of the minister who only 10 days ago moved from Newport to occupy 607

the pulpit of the Bluff City M. E. Church, is in the hospital seriously afflicted with the malady.
Private funeral services were to be held this afternoon at Bluff City for James Dean. He is

survived by his parents and five brothers.

DEBUSK, W. Norman

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 20, 1948
W. NORMAN DeBUSK
William Norman DeBusk, age 47, died at his home in Butler after an illness of several months.
He was a member of the Butler Baptist Church and an employee of the North American Rayon Corporation.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Bessie DeBusk; one daughter, Helen, of Butler; father, Walter DeBusk, Widner’s Valley; one brother, Hyden DeBusk, Glad Springs, Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Bertha McVey, Miss Rettie DeBusk, Mrs. Virgie Denny of Glad Springs; Mrs. Effie Denny, Swords Creek; Mrs. Sylvia McVey, Freeman, West Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 at the Butler Baptist Church with the Rev. James Gregg, the Rev. Coy Riddle, and the Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating, then the body will be taken to the home of his father at Widner’s Valley and services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11:00 from the Pleasant View Church.
Burial will be made in Widner’s Valley Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Thel Shuford, Ed Rosenbaum, Tine Honeycutt, Glen Walker, Kyle Stout, Ted Gregg. Flower bearers will be the members of the Ruth Waldon Circle of Butler Baptist Church.
The body will be returned to the home Tuesday afternoon.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DEES, Paul (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 19, 1946 MRS. PAUL DEES

Mrs. Paul Dees of Erwin died at 6 o’clock this morning. Mrs. Dees’ brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Randolph of Burgie avenue, left today for Erwin. Funeral arrangements are now incomplete.

DELGADO, Louis (Rev.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 13, 1965 PERSONALS

Rev. Louis Delgado, who served the rural Methodist Churches of Johnson County in 1963 and resigned his charge due to ill health died in Brooklyn, New York Nov. 17, 1964. He is survived by his widow and two small children.

DELLINGER, Joseph Simon

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 22, 1943 PVT. JOSEPH S. DELLINGER

Private Joseph Simon Dellinger, age 28, died at Valley Forge General Hospital at Phoenixville, Penn., Friday afternoon at 3 p.m.

Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dellinger; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Clawson, Mrs. Made Clawson, route 2, Butler, two brothers, Amos Dellinger, route 2, Butler; Private David Edward Dellinger, Camp Hale, Colorado.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the Sugar Grove Baptist church with the Rev. Joe Porter officiating.

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Active pallbearers will be Marse Clawson, McKinley Clawson, Haskel Tester, Dale Green, James Clawson, Gentry Presnell.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be selected from friends at the funeral.

The body arrived in Johnson City, this morning at 11 o’clock and was taken to the home of Marse Clawson at route 2, Butler.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DELLINGER, Joseph Simon

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 24, 1943 DEATHS

Pvt. Joseph Simon Dellinger, 28, who resided near Butler, died in Valley Forge General Hospital at Phoenizeille, Pa., June 18. Details of his death were not learned, although it is said he had been under treatment in the hospital for more than a year.

The body was returned to the home of Marse Clawson. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Potter in charge.

Surviving him are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dellinger, sisters, Mrs. Mae Clawson and Mrs. Maude Clawson; two brothers, Amos of Butler and Pvt. David, Camp Hale, Colorado.

DELLINGER, Joyce Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 4, 1945 JOYCE ANN DELLINGER
Funeral Services to be held for infant Sunday

Joyce Ann Dellinger, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Dellinger, died at her home on 321 C Street Friday morning.

Survivors are the parents, three sisters, Loretta, Shirley, Thelma, two brothers, Fred and Sherrell all of Elizabethton, and a grandfather, Sam Dellinger, Marion, N. C.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 from the home with the Rev. George Westmoreland in charge.

Burial will be in Happy Valley.
The body will be returned to the home Friday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

DELLINGER, Mollie

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 27, 1947 MRS. THOMAS DELLINGER

Mrs. Mollie Dellinger, 60, died at her home Route 2, Butler, Thursday evening at 11:00 o’clock after a short illness. Mrs. Dellinger was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors are her husband, Thomas Dellinger; two daughters, Mrs. M. D. Clawson, and Mrs. McKinley Clawson, Route 2, Butler; two sons, Amos Dellinger, of Butler and Edward Dellinger, Newland, N. C.; two brothers, David Potter of Butler, Walter Potter of Foley, Alabama, and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Clawson Cemetery on Route 2, Butler, with the Rev. Dana Miller and the Rev. Russell Potter officiating. Burial will be made in Clawson cemetery.

The body will be returned to the home of M. D. Clawson Friday afternoon from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home, which is in charge.

DELOACH, Bobbie

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“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 17, 1941 BOBBIE DELOACH

Funeral services for Bobbie DeLoach, two-weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Buck DeLoach, who died at the home, 613 South Roan, yesterday morning at 10:30, will be conducted from the home this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. Scott Lawson will be in charge. Burial will be made in the family cemetery.

The infant is survived by his parents.

DELOACH, Charles Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 4, 1944
CHARLES DE LOACH, JR.
Charles De Loach, Jr. age 16, died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Ruth De Loach, 506 Elm Street, this morning at one o’clock after an illness of three months.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles De Loach; one sister, Janice; two brothers, Richard and Kenneth; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth De Loach; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Odom, Hampton; and a number of aunts and uncles.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The body will be returned to the home on Elm Street this afternoon at four o’clock from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

DELOACH, Charlie Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 5, 1944
CHARLIE DELOACH, JR.
Charlie Deloach Jr., age 16, died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Deloach, 506 Elm Street Friday morning at 1:00 o’clock after an illness of three months.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deloach; two brothers, Richard and Kenneth; one sister, Janice; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Deloach; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Odom, Hampton; and a number of uncles and aunts.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the home, 506 Elm Street, with the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Marvin Kyte, Jimmie Kyte, Wayne Smith, Kenneth Lewis, Dick Van Huss, Roy Garrison, and William Hampton.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Homes is in charge.

DELOACH, Emmert

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 6, 1948
Emmert Deloach, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Deloach, died at the home in Hampton Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Survivors are the parents.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 o’clock from the home with the Rev. Garland officiating. Burial will be made in the Deloach Cemetery.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DELOACH, Fred Howard

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 1, 1948
FRED HOWARD DELOACH
Fred Howard DeLoach, 17, died at his home, Route 1, Wednesday evening at 8:00 o’clock. He has been in poor health since birth.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy DeLoach; three sisters, Barbara DeLoach, Geraline

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DeLoach, and Patsy DeLoach, all of the home; two brothers, Harry and Larry DeLoach also of the home; and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Samantha McConnell of Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home of an aunt, Mrs. Paul Grindstaff of Route 1, Friday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock with the Rev. Crucy Holder officiating. Burial will be in the DeLoach Cemetery. The body will be moved to the home of Mrs. Grindstaff Friday morning at 10:00 o’clock from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

DELOACH, Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 23, 1933
HENRY DELOACH FUNERAL RITES SUNDAY AT TEN

Funeral services for Henry Deloach, aged 62, were held from the home of his brother, David Deloach, on the Siam road Sunday morning at 10 a.m. He died early Saturday morning after a short illness.

He is survived by four children, two sisters, and one brother.
The Rev. Hampton C. Hopkins of The East Side Baptist Church was the officiating minister. Interment in the Deloach Cemetery.

DELOACH, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 16, 1933 INFANT DIES

The 14-day-old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Deloach, died this morning. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the home. Interment will be in the family cemetery on the Siam pike.

DELOACH, James (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 29, 1935
MRS. JAMES DELOACH
Mrs. James Deloach, 66, Elizabethton, died at the Shoun hospital yesterday after a short illness.
The deceased is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Williams, and a brother, Dave Deloach.
Funeral services will be held at the home of the deceased Monday morning at 10 o’clock with the Reverend E. M. Umbach, Presbyterian church in charge.
Pallbearers will be Fred Hathaway, B. W. Birchfield, J. B. Miles, C. M. Franklin, Henry Angeloff, Chester Edens. Flower bearers will be members of the circles of the Presbyterian church of which Mrs. Deloach was a member.

DELOACH, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 9, 1948
JOHN DeLOACH
John DeLoach, 56, a veteran of World War I, died at the Mountain Home veterans’ facility Friday at 2:15 a.m. after a brief illness. Mr. DeLoach served in France from August 20, 1918 to March 11, 1919. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Abbie Stout DeLoach; two sons, Walter and James DeLoach, all of Valley Forge; and two daughters, Mrs. Laura Colbough also of Valley Forge; and Mrs. Lena Nave of Elizabethton; three brothers, Bill DeLoach of Gap Creek, Nat and Mack DeLoach of Butler; and one sisters, Mrs. Joe Adams, of Butler; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the Free Will Baptist Church of Valley Forge with the Rev. Farrell Sparks and the Rev. R. S. Stockton officiating. The body will be buried with military honors at the National Cemetery in Johnson City.

DELOACH, John

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JOHN DeLOACH
Funeral services for John DeLoach, 56, of Valley Forge, who died in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Mountain Home Friday at 2:15 a.m., will be conducted from the Free Will Baptist Church of Valley Forge at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Farrell Sparks and the Rev. R. S. Stockton officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Paul Headrick, Ed Hathaway, Earl Arney, Hugh Jenkins, James DeLoach, Clate Trivett, and John Montgomery.
Flower bearers will be selected at the services.
Following the services at the church the body will be taken to Mountain Home for burial. Full military honors will be rendered at the cemetery.
Mr. DeLoach was a member of the American Legion and a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Abbie Stout DeLoach; two sons, James and Walter DeLoach of Valley Forge; two daughters, Mrs. Calvin Colbaugh of Valley Forge and Mrs. Roy L. Nave of Elizabethton; three brothers, Mike and Nat DeLoach of Butler; and Bill DeLoach of Gap Creek; one sister, Mrs. Joe Adams of Butler and five grandchildren.
The body was moved to the home Saturday afternoon where it will remain until 11:30 a. m. Monday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

DELOACH, Lucy

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, Jan. 5, 1950 [published at a later date]
MRS. LUCY DeLOACH.
Jan. 20: Funeral for Mrs. Lucy DeLoach was conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at Dungan Chapel Church, with Rev. J. R. Brooks and Rev. C. Y. Elkins officiating. Burial was in Ensor Cemetery.
Survivors include the husband Dana DeLoach, a daughter Martha Janet, and one son, Paul; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stout, Rte, Elizabethton; one brother, William Stout, Rte. 5; by five sisters, Mrs. Cassie Smith, Mrs. Lona Reed, Mrs. Cammilla Arnold and Mrs. Pansy Long, all of Rte. 5, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Wanda Arnold, Rte. 1, Doeville.

DELOACH, Lucy Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 18, 1950
MRS. LUCY MAE DELOACH
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Mae DeLoach, 22, who died in Detroit, Michigan Sunday morning, will be conducted at the Dungan Chapel Church Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. J. R. Brooks and the Rev. C. Y. Elkins officiating.
Burial will be in the Ensor Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be selected from friends at the services.
Flower bearers will be Fannie Timbs, Addie Hurley, Mary White, Naloma Peters, Geneva Timbs, Beulah Stout, Earell Arnold, Betty Bishop, Mary Alice Hodge and Margaret Street.
She is survived by her husband Dana Hasvard DeLoach; one son, William Paul DeLoach and one daughter, Martha Janet DeLoach, both of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stout of Route 5, Elizabethton; one brother, William Stout of Route 5, Elizabethton; and five sisters, Mrs. Cassie Smith, Mrs. Lona Reed, Mrs. Cammilla Arnold and Mrs. Patsy Long all of Route 5, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Wanda Arnold of Route 1, Doeville.
The body was taken to the home of her parents this afternoon from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

DELOACH, Lucy Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 16, 1950 MRS. LUCY MAE DELOACH

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Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Lucy Mae DeLoach, 22, of Detroit Mich. She had been in poor health for some time and moved to Detroit five months ago from Elizabethton. She was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Dana Hasvard DeLoach; one daughter, Martha Janet, and one son, William Paul, both of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stout of Route 5, Elizabethton; and brother, William Stout of Rt. 5; and five sisters, Mrs. Cassie Smith, Mrs. Lona Reed, Mrs. Cammilla Arnold, and Mrs. Pansy Long all of Route 5, and Mrs. Wanda Arnold of Route 1, Doeville.

Funeral arrangements, which are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home, are incomplete pending arrival of the body from Detroit.

DELOACH, Maggie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 19, 1948
MRS. MAGGIE DeLOACH
Mrs. Maggie DeLoach, 60, died at her home, Route 1, this morning at 9:10 a.m. after a lingering illness. She is survived by two sons, Alfred and Andy DeLoach, both of Route 1; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Grindstaff of the home and Mrs. Leebyrd Mettler of Elizabethton; one brother, G. O. Collins of Route 1, and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

DELOACH, Maggie

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 20, 1948
MRS. MAGGIE DeLOACH
Funeral services for Maggie DeLoach, 60, who died at her home, Route 1, Thursday morning were conducted from the home this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Judson Taylor, the Rev. Robert Pettit officiating. Burial was in the DeLoach Cemetery.
Survivors are two sons, Alfred and Andy DeLoach of Route 1; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Grindstaff of the home and Mrs. Leebyrd Mettler of Elizabethton; one brother, G. O. Collins of Route 1, and 16 grandchildren.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

DELOACH, Minnie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 2, 1948
MRS. MINNIE DeLOACH
Mrs. Minnie DeLoach, 75, died at her home on Route 1, Monday at 2:00 p.m. after an illness of eight weeks. She had been in poor health for the past ten years. She was a Charter member of the East Fairview Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Davenport of Route 1, and Mrs. Andy Troxell of Route 2, Johnson City; three sons, Frank and Emmert, both of Elizabethton and James H. Hilton of Chamberland, Kentucky; 21 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the East Fairview Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Crucy Holder officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Bill Bowling, Wilburn Davenport, Jessie Canter, Roby Greer and John Treadway. Flower bearers will be members of the Daughters of American Legion and Etta Davenport.
The body will be moved to the home today at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.

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DELOACH, Nellie B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 3, 1947 NELLIE B. DELOACH

Mrs. Nellie B. DeLoach, 66, died suddenly at her home 508 Siam Pike, Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Martha Blackburn of Elizabethton; one daughter, Mrs. Cozette Hinkle of 409 South Main Street; four sisters, Mrs. John Fair and Mrs. Ida DeLoach of Elizabethton; Mrs. Julie Moody of Elk Park, N. C., and Mrs. Ella Turner of Maryville, Tennessee; two brothers, Clifton Blackburn of Elizabethton and Dan H. Blackburn of Maryville, Tennessee; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Free Will Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Houston Blevins officiating, assisted by the Rev. Clarence Howington. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be nephews, Elmer, Ed and Lester DeLoach, and Jess, Paul and Roy Fair.

The body was moved to the home Monday at 10 a.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

DELOACH, Robert Jewell

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 26, 1941 ROBERT JEWELL DELOACH

Funeral services for Robert Jewell DeLoach, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jewell R. DeLoach, who died at Hampton last night at 9:30, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 from t the home. Rev. Allen Cates will officiate. Burial will be made in the Hazelwood cemetery.

Surviving are the parents and one brother, Durell.

DELOACH, Sam

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 15, 1936
SAM DELOACH
Sam Deloach, 84, died Friday night at eight o’clock at his home near Valley Forge, after a short illness. Survivors of the deceased are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Henry Chambers; and one son, James Deloach.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home this morning at ten o’clock with the Rev. Harry Leonard officiating. Interment will be in the Williams Cemetery.

DeLOACH, Vadie

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 22, 1947 MRS. VADIE DeLOACH

Mrs. Vadie DeLoach, 68, died at St. Elizabeth hospital Thursday at 3:50 p.m., after a long illness of several months. Mrs. DeLoach was a member of the Christian Church and a resident of Valley Forge.

Survivors are five sons, Clyde DeLoach, Johnson City; Thomas DeLoach, Hampton; Jewel DeLoach, Route 1, city; Lew DeLoach, Elizabethton, Clyce[sic] DeLoach, Tyronza, Ark.; two daughters, Mrs. Lina Surgenor, Sneedville, Tenn.; Blanch DeLoach, Old Mexico; eight brothers, Robert Darnell, Macon, Ga.[sic]; James Darnell, Elizabethton; Lester Darnell, Macon, Tenn.[sic]; Charlie Darnell, Macon, Tenn.; Hozie Darnell, Memphis, Tenn.; Burgie Darnell, Corinth, Miss.; Dee Darnell, Moscow, Tenn.; Tom Darnell, Earls, Ark.; one sister, Mrs. Mallie Lynch, Macon, Tenn.; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 o’clock Friday afternoon with the Rev. B. M. Canup officiating, and will be shipped to Macon, Tenn. for burial. The body will be shipped Friday afternoon.

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DELOACH, William (Buck)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 8, 1949
WILLIAM (Buck) DeLOACH
Funeral services for Private First Class William T. (Buck) DeLoach, 26, whose body will arrive in Johnson City Saturday at 9:52 a.m., will be conducted at the East Side Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Willard Kelly and the Rev. Robert Pettitt officiating. Burial will be in the DeLoach Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Guy, R. L. and James Treadway, Earnest Greenwell, Paul Bowling, Odis Greenwell and Ray Garland.
The Watauga Post Number 49, Carter County American Legion will conduct military services at the cemetery.
Private DeLoach entered service August 17, 1943 and received his base training at Camp Van Doran, Miss. And Camp Kilmore, New Jersey. He was shipped overseas June 20, 1944 and served with Company “C” of the 357th Infantry. He landed in New Burnsville, France in July 1944 and was killed in action October 3, 1944 and was buried in United States Military Cemetery in Andelly, France. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star. Before entering service he was employed by the Spinning department of the American Bemberg Corporation.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Inez Winders DeLoach of 705 East Maple Street, Johnson City; one son, Gene A. DeLoach of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Grindstaff of Route 1, and Mrs. Lee Bird Mettler of Elizabethton and two brothers, Andy DeLoach of Route 5, and Alford DeLoach of Route 1, Elizabethton. The body will be taken to the home on 705 East Maple Street in Johnson City Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

DELOACH, William Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 11, 1934 BABY SON OF BEN DELOACHS DIES AT HOME

William Thomas Deloach, the 11-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Deloach, Hampton, Tenn., died at the home Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. after a short illness.

Survivors are the parents.

Funeral will be conducted from the home Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Johnnie Hall officiating.

Interment will be in the Campbell cemetery at Hampton.

DELOTH, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 23, 1933 JOHN DELOTH

John Deloth, aged 87, died at his home near Valley Forge Saturday at 12:30 o’clock after a short illness.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Rosie Heaton; one son, Jimmie Deloth.

Funeral service was conducted at the Lovelace Cemetery Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, with the Rev. Matheson officiating.

DEMPSEY, Charles C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 24, 1947 MRS. CHARLES C. DEMPSEY

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles C. Dempsey, 66, of Watauga, who died Sunday at 8 a.m. after a brief illness, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church of Watauga of which she was a member for 50 years.

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The Rev. S. A. Martin, of Johnson City, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery near Bluff City. Pallbearers will be Henry Scott, Fred Smalling, Bruce Holly, Jim Lane, Floyd Lewis and Leo Scott. Dillon-Taylor Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge.

Surviving are two sons, W. M. Dempsey of Bluff City and Gurstel Dempsey of Watauga; five daughters, Mrs. C. C. Fair of Watauga, Mrs. M. P. Carr of Elizabethton, and Mrs. H. K. Carrier, Mrs. K. F. Weaver, and Mrs. E. C. Buckles, all of Bluff City; four brothers, George, Sam and Clyde Massengill of Bluff City and Fleenor Massengill of Johnson City; and five sisters, Mrs. Earl Ellis and Miss Blanche Massengill of Elizabethton, Mrs. J. S. Dempsey of Bluff City, Mrs. G. W. Poland of Johnson ‘City and Mrs. J. O. Buckles of Watauga.

DEMPSEY, Henry A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, February 9, 1929
Watauga, Tenn., Feb. 9. — Henry A. DEMPSEY, 45, died at a hospital in Johnson City Tuesday

morning at seven o’clock, after an operation for appendicitis. Funeral services were conducted from the old brick church in Turkeytown, by the Rev. Roy E. Gentry, of Johnson City, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial following in the Little cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife and three children besides several brothers and sisters.

DEMPSEY, J. C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 17, 1930
Funeral service for J. C. Dempsey will be conducted at the Christian church here Sunday afternoon at two- thirty. Interment will follow in the Thompson cemetery in Turkey Town. The deceased leaves a widow, three sons, and four daughters.

DEMPSEY, Paul

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 9, 1929
Funeral Services For Crash Victim Are Held
Paul Dempsey, Distant Relative Of Jack Dempsey, Killed in Auto Accident, Buried in Bluff City
Funeral services for Paul Dempsey, 18, of Planks Station, between Bluff City and Elizabethton, who was killed Saturday afternoon when the car in which he was riding with Ted Eades, overturned three times on the Bristol highway, were held today at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church of Bluff City. Rev. Good assisted by Rev. Cox had charge of the services.
Burial was in the Morning View Cemetery at Bluff City.
Ted Eades, also of Planks Station, driver of the Chevrolet roadster in which he and Dempsey were going from Elizabethton to their home, is believed lost control of the machine while it was traveling at fast rate of speed. The machine left the road, plunged down an embankment, throwing Dempsey from the car as it started on its third turnover. A rear wheel of the vehicle crushed his skull causing instant death. Eades was not seriously injured.
Both of the young men were employed in the Bemberg plant here.
Dempsey is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Dempsey, Plank Station; five sisters and three brothers, Ruby, Jack, Hal, Mamie, Ruth Pauline, Louise and Eugene, all of Bluff City.
Pallbearers at the services were Donald Bowling, Parks Bowling, Forest Thomas, Leonard Lee, Jim Glover and Edwin McLin.
The deceased is a distant relative of W. H. (Jack) Dempsey, former heavyweight boxing champion of the world.

DENNEY, William

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Sgt. William Denney Killed In Action
Mrs. Laura Denney of route 3, Bristol Highway has received word from the war department that

her husband, Staff Sgt. William E. Denney was killed in action January 15, 1945.
Sergeant Denney haws been overseas one year and served in England, France, Belgium and

Holland. He was wounded October 2, 1944 and had recovered sufficient to return to his outfit 2 weeks ago. He left with the national guards in 1940 and was with the 30thh division.
He is survived by his wife, and one daughter, Betty Jean, 23 months old, his parents are Mr. and

Mrs. John Denney. He has three brothers, Howard of Miss., Jack of West Va., and Carl who is somewhere in the South Pacific. He also has seven sisters, Pearl and Cleo Scarbro of West Va., Mary Blaine, Mildred, Mable, Myrtle and Katharine, all of Elizabethton.

DENNEY, William E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 3, 1949
[Photo] WILLIAM DENNEY
Denney Rites Set Thursday
Funeral services for Staff Sgt. William E. Denney, 29, whose body arrived in Johnson City Thursday morning, will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the First Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating, assisted by Rev. C. Y. Elkins. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Ed Markland, James Baines, Ed Chambers, Porky Coleman, Earl Shultz and Fred Davis.

The Lynn H. Folsom Post No. 2166. Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military services at the cemetery.
Flower bearers will be Mrs. Silas Sams, Mrs. Dayton Hill, Mrs. Brown Morley, Mrs. Johnnie Perry, Mrs. Helen Shell, Mrs. Burney Whaley, Mrs. Roy Burrow, Mrs. Earnest Guess, Mrs. Lou Crosswhite, Miss Rachel Bradshaw, Miss Mary Sutton, Miss Nell Grindstaff and Miss Carrie Markland.

Staff Sgt. Denney volunteered for service January 1, 1941 and received his basic training at Fort Jackson, S. C. He was shipped overseas in January 1944 and served with the 119th Infantry in Belgium, England, France and Holland. He was wounded in action in Holland October 2, 1944 and was awarded the Purple Heart. He then joined the 30th Division in Germany and was killed in action January 15, 1945 in Holland. Before entering the service he was employed with Franklin Fabrics in Elizabethton.

He is survived by one daughter, Betty Jean Denney of DeJarnette St., Elizabethton; Howard, Jack and Carl all of 1801 Locust St., seven sisters, Mrs. Pearl Scarbro of Naoma, W.Va.., Mrs. Cleo Scarbro of Montcoal, W. Va., Mrs. Mary Bains of Elizabethton, Mrs. Mildred Ritter and Mrs. Myrtle Pitts both of 1801 Locust St., Mrs. Kathrine Stout of Bluefield Ave., Elizabethton, and Mrs. Mable Dickerson of Elizabethton.

The body was taken to the home on 1801 Locust Street today at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday when it will be taken to the church.

DENNEY, William E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 31, 1949
ST/SGT. WILLIAM E. DENNEY
Word has been received here that the body of Staff Sgt. William E. Denney, 29, will arrive in Johnson City, Tuesday, August 2nd at 10:56 a.m. He was killed in Holland January 15, 1945.
He is survived by one daughter, Betty Jean Denney of DeJarnette Street, Elizabethton; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Denney of 18801 Locust Street, Elizabethton; three brothers, Howard, Jack and Carl all of the home; seven sisters, Mrs. Pearl Scarbro of Naoma, West Virginia, Mrs. Cleo Scarbro of Montcoal, West Virginia, Mrs. Mary Baines of Elizabethton, Mrs. Mildred Ritter of Beckley, West Virginia, Mrs. Myrtle Pitts of the home; Mrs. Katherine Stout of Bluefield Avenue, Elizabethton and Mrs. Mable Dickerson of the home.

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Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

DENNIS, Lillian

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 1, 1935
MRS. LILLIAN DENNIS
ERWIN, Tenn. – Mrs. Lillian Dennis, wife of C. W. Dennis, died at her home here at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday following a brief illness. She was 69. Funeral services in charge of the Rev. Carl S. Miller, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member, were held at the home yesterday. The body will be taken to Pearlsburg, Va. for interment Friday at 2.
Surviving are her husband, G. W. Dennis; six sons, J. Kyle and Harry, Erwin; Lawrence, Baltimore; Hicks, Washington, D.C.; Ross, Louisa, Ky.; and Wade, Bristol; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Gonzales, Santa Clara, Cuba, and Mrs. Wilma Dahl, Buena Vista, Va.; one brother, James Warren, Lynnside, W. Va.

DENNY, Carrie Pearl

“The Tomahawk, Wednesday, February 11, 1970
DEATHS
Mrs. Carrie Pearl Denny, 63, of Fairview Ave., died at 9:45 p.m. Monday in the Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Andrew and Sarah Phillippi Smith. She attended the Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Bill Dickens, West Grove, Pa.; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Mae Uphurch[sic] of Nashville; three brothers, Charles, Pete and Fred Smith, all of Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Nelson and Mrs. Betty Maxwell, both of Mountain City; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 2 p.m., from the First Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Leonard Shehan to officiate. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be friends and neighbors.
Flower-bearers will be ladies of the church.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DENNY, Eliza A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 9, 1945 Mrs. Jasper Denny Dies This Morning

Eliza A. Denny, 74, died at her home 707 First Street at 7:00 o’clock this morning. Mrs. Denny was a member of the First Methodist Church.

Surviving her are her husband, Jasper A. Denny; three sons, C. C. Arnett, 217 Academy street, John Denny of Elizabethton, route 1, Avery Denny of Huntington, W. Va..; three daughters, Mrs. Alvin Radcliff of the home, Mrs. C. C. Cormany[sic] of Marion, Va., Mrs. Arthur Grindstaff, 508 Range; twenty- eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

The body will be removed to the home at 4 o’clock this afternoon.
Funeral arrangements, under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home, are incomplete.

DENNY, Lela Lewis

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 25, 1959
MRS. LELA LEWIS DENNY…
… 53, Mountain City Rte. 1, died in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., March 15, after an illness of nine months.
She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors include the husband, Eli Denny; six sons, Delmer, Robert, and Clifford, all of Mountain City, Delbert of McGrady, N. C., James of Kennett Square, Pa., E. L. of Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Della

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Baugess of Grayson, N. C., Mrs. Ella Taylor of Rockville, Md., Mrs. Stella Morefield of Mountain City; father, John Lewis of Grayson, N. C.; four brothers, Jim Lewis and Frank Lewis and Grayson, N. C., Elworth and Elwood Lewis of Cochranville, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Terry and Mrs. Edna Wyatt of Grayson, N. C., Mrs. Lockie Shepherd of Venice, Fla., Mrs. Lille Brice of Surgoinsville, and 20 grandchildren.

Funeral service[sic] were held Wednesday at the Mountain View Baptist Church, Grayson, N. C., at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jessie Denny and Rev. Ernest Rash officiating.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DEPEW, Hugh J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 1, 1944
HUGH J. DEPEW
Hugh J. Depew, age 91 years and eight months, died at his home this morning at two o’clock after a short illness. In addition to his wife, Mr. Depew is survived by seven children, including Ralph S. Depew of this city; 32 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock at the Eden M. E. Church at Jonesboro.

DEPEW, Mary Etta DEPEW, Mary Etta
“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 18, 1935
MRS. MARY ETTA DEPEW
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Nov. 18. – Mrs. Mary Etta Depew, 54, wife of E. E. Depew, publisher of the Jonesboro Herald and Tribune, died in a hospital here Sunday of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Tuesday.

DERTHICK, Henry J. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 15, 1954 MRS. HENRY J. DERTHICK

Mrs. Henry J. Derthick of Elizabethton died last Saturday in the morning at 12:15 o’clock at St. Elizabeth Hospital there.

The wife of Dr. H. J. Derthick, they came to Milligan College in 1917. Mrs. Derthick served as the dean of woman, assistant to the president, dietician, and superintendent of the grounds, for which she received no remuneration.

The Derthicks had been married for 57 years.

She was past president of the Woman’s Club of Elizabethton, an associate member of the UDC, and a member of the Hapwood Memorial Christian Church, Milligan College.

Her husband and three sons survive.

The Derthicks have been well known and universally liked by residents of Johnson County for years.

DEVAULT, Leonard

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 20, 1948 LEONARD DeVAULT

Leonard DeVault, 29, veteran of World War II, died at 5 p.m. June 10, in Veterans Administration Hospital, after a three-week illness.

Born at White Pine, Mr. DeVault was reared at Butler. For the last eight years he has resided in Fall Branch with his mother. His father was the late Rev. DeVault, a Baptist minister.

He was a deacon and trustee of Fall Branch Church, a graduate of Furman University and was separated as a second lieutenant of Coast Artillery Anti-Aircraft. After his discharge from service he was in

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business at Fall Branch until his health forced his retirement.
Survivors include his mother; two sisters, Miss Doris DeVault of Montgomery, Ala., and Mrs.

Thomas B. Milligan of Fall Branch; two brothers, Robert DeVault of Elizabethton and Edwin DeVault of Fall Branch.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fall Branch Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Crawford, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Buffalo Ridge Memorial Cemetery at Grany Station. The body will be taken to the family residence this afternoon and removed to the church at 12:30 p.m. Saturday where it will remain until the hour of services.

DEVAULT, Leonard

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 11, 1948
LEONARD DeVAULT
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., June 11 – Leonard DeVault, 29, veteran of World War II, died at 5 p.m. yesterday in Veterans Administration Hospital, after a three-week illness.
Born at White Pine, DeVault was reared at Butler. For the last eight years he resided in Fall Branch with his mother. His father was the late Rev. DeVault, a Baptist minister.
He was a deacon and trustee of Fall Branch Baptist Church, a graduate of Furman University and veteran of World War II. He was retired as second lieutenant of Coast Artillery Anti-Aircraft. After his discharge from service he was in business in Fall Branch until his ill health forced his retirement.
Survivors are the mother; two sisters, Miss Doris DeVault of Montgomery, Ala., and Mrs. Thomas B. Milligan of Fall Branch; two brothers, Robert DeVault of Elizabethton and Edwin DeVault of Fall Branch. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fall Branch Baptist Church. The Rev. Tom Crawford, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Buffalo Ridge Memorial Cemetery at Gray Station.
The body will be taken to the family residence this afternoon and removed to the church at 12:30 p.m. Saturday where it will remain until the hour of service.

DeVAULT, Lillian

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, August 16, 1941 KINGSPORT GIRL KILLED EN ROUTE FOR VACATION

DANVILLE, Va., Aug. 16 (AP) – A 20-year-old Tennessee girl was killed and two companions injured yesterday in an automobile accident which interrupted a vacation trip to Virginia Beach.

The party of four was en route to the beach resort from Martinsville, Va., when their automobile overturned near here on route 58, killing Miss Lillian DeVault, daughter of James DeVault of Kingsport, Tenn. (Route 3, Millcrest).

Miss Ruth Prichard, also of Kingsport, and Mrs. W. B. Ferguson of Martinsville were injured, but W. E. Ferguson, uncle of the girls, escaped injury.

DeVAULT, Robert Martin (Rev.)

Tuesday, January 15, 1929 BUTLER.

Butler, Tenn., Jan. 15 — On Sunday, January 20th at the Baptist church here there will be a memorial service for the Rev. Robert Martin Devault, who died recently in a Johnson City hospital. The Rev. Devault had been pastor of this and surrounding churches for more than seven years and had done a great work here. Not only these churches he pastured, but others and all denominations are invited to join in O’Hara of Asheville will be the principal speak, while other ministers and layment will have art in the service. Special music appropriate to the occasion will be rendered.

The Rev. Devault is survived by his wife and five children, Robert, Doris, Dorothy Leonard and Edwin.

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DICKENS, Anna Mae

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 6, 1949 MRS. ANNA MAE DICKENS.

Mrs. Anna Mae Dickens, 40, resident of Johnson County, Route 1, died at her home at 5:15 a.m. Oct. 7.

Funeral services will be held at Silver Lake Church near Mountain City at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon with Rev. Abe Aldridge and Rev. A. E. Browne officiating. Burial will follow in the Wills Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, Fred Dickens; five children, Lucille, John, Dorothy, Sue and Junior; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. King Nelson, Sr. of Mountain City; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. Will Jones, Mrs. Tyler Smith, Mrs. Jay Wills; three brothers, King Nelson, Jr., James and Sam Nelson; and one half sister, Mrs. Erwin Sparks, all of Mountain City; and two half brothers, Thos. Nelson, Johnson City, and Charles Nelson, Seattle, Wash.

DICKENS, Asbury B.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 10, 1957 ASBURY B. DICKENS…

… 78, died March 31 in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C.
He was a native of North Carolina, but had lived in Johnson County many yeas.
Survivors are one son, Dan Dickens of Damascus, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Warren, Mrs.

Verna Allen and Mrs. Clyde Will, all of Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Jackson of Washington state and Mrs. Ida Morley of Bristol and two brothers of Miami, Fla.

Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church April 3 with Rev. Ernest Cushman and H. T. Mabry officiating.

Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DICKENS, Billy Joe

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 6, 1957 BILLY JOE DICKENS…

… infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Dickens of Neva died at his home Nov. 9.

He is survived by the parents, two brothers, Norman and Tommy of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wib Ward, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dickens of Neva.

Funeral services were held at Bakers Gap Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Roby Stout officiating.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

DICKENS, Dallas

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, September 28, 1950 DEATHS

Word has been received here that Dallas Dickens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dickens, was killed in action in Korea on Aug. 6, for the first reported Johnson County casualty in the Korean War.

DICKENS, Dallas Lyndenberg (Pfc.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 2, 1950
Pfc. DICKENS FIRST JOHNSON COUNTY BOY TO DIE IN KOREA

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Pfc. Dallas Lyndenberg Dickens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dickens, Mountain City, was killed in action in Korea, August 6. The War Department notified his parents this week.
The 25-year-old soldier had been in the army about three years, having served approximately two years in Tokyo. He was due to be discharged in August but was delayed by the outbreak of the war.

Young Dickens had been in Korea only ten days when he met death.
He attended schools in Johnson County and Mountain City.
Survivors, besides his parents, are a sister, Ruth, and one brother, Bill, also of Mountain City.
His mother was at the Red Cross office in Mountain City trying to get a message to her son, from whom she hadn’t received a letter in about two months, when the telegram came to the Red Cross notifying her of her son’s death. Pfc. Dickens was the first Johnson County soldier to be killed in Korea.

DICKENS, Fay Osborne

“The Tomahawk,” January 17, 1962
Card Of Thanks
We wish to express our gratitude to all our friends, relatives and neighbors for their many kindnesses shown us during the time of our bereavement in the untimely death of our mother, Fay Osborne Dickens. Words cannot convey our heartfelt appreciation for the comforting words and the sympathetic deeds of those who cared.
Especially are we thankful for the beautiful flowers and bountiful food, and to all those who assisted in any way.
Harold and Mary Roten

DICKENS, Fay Osborne

“The Tomahawk,” January 17, 1962
Mrs. Fay Osborne Dickens…
…62, Route 1, Mountain City was killed while walking from work by a hit-and-run driver in Toughkenamon, Pa., Thursday afternoon.
She was a member of the Valley View Methodist Church and had been working in Toughkenamon for the past four months.
Survivors include a son, Harold Roten, Mountain City; a brother, Glenn Osborne, Mendenhall, Pa; three half-brothers; five sisters, Mrs. Hassie Madron, Mrs. Vada Robinson, and Mrs. Cora Smith all of Mountain City and Mrs. Ada Lefler, Science Hill, Ky., and Mrs. Ethel Cox, Todd, N.C.; a half-sister.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. from the Valley View Methodist Church with Rev. Edward Johnson, Rev. Wesley Cook and Rev. Raymond Geisler in charge. Interment was in Mountain View cemtery[sic].
Pallbearers were Bobby Madron, Billy Osborne, Vaughn Robinson, Ralph Robinson, D.W. Robinson, Joe Robinson, Jack Cox, Joe Cox, Billy Wade Cox, John A. Cox, Jr., Harry Cox, Homer Lefler, Richard Lefler, Glen Smith, Tyler Smith, Benson Smith and Jim Smith;
Flower bearers were Mrs. Patsy Stout, Mrs. Peggy Poteet, Mrs. Betty Greever, Miss Jimmie Sue Osborne, Miss Fay Robinson, Mrs. Una Pennington, Miss Lucy Lefler, Miss Beatrice Lefler, Mrs. Ruby Weston, Mrs. Nell Rose, Mrs. Fay Ashburn, Mrs. Marilyn Jackson, Mrs. Orna Sammons, Mrs. Ada Gentry, Mrs. Frances Morehead, Mrs. Nancy Borelli, Mrs. Ona Lee Cloyd, Mrs. Lena Cox, Mrs. Virginia Cox, Mrs. Luis Jones, Mrs. Mabel Brendell, Mrs. Kay Tilley, Mrs. Ruth Tolliver, and Mrs. Edith Campbell.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DICKENS, Fred

“The Tomahawk,” June 17, 1964 Cards Of Thanks

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Words are not easily found to express our feelings of gratitude to the neighbors and many friends who were so kind to us during the long illness and recent death of our husband and father. It is so comforting to know there are friends close by at a time of sorrow. We wish to thank Gentry Funeral Home for their fine services.

Our deepest appreciation to Rev. Bill Williams, Mrs. Jean Thomas and Miss Bertie Morefield. We also wish to thank you for the many beautiful flowers and other expressions of sympathy. will be that God grant you the richest of blessings.
The Family of Fred Dickens

DICKENS, Lee L.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 13, 1948 Pvt. LEE L. DICKENS

Our prayers

Pvt. Lee L. Dickens, killed Nov. 8, 1944, in France while serving with Co. E, 20th Infantry Division, was returned to Elizabethton for reburial on May 28. Funeral was held at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 30 at Sugar Grove Baptist Church near Butler, with Rev. Roby Stout, Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating. Interment in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Military honors were accorded at the grave by a burial squad from King’s Mountain Post No. 24, American Legion of Johnson City.

Private Dickens entered service Nov. 1, 1943. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on Oct. 5, 1944. Before entering the service, he was employed by a Johnson City tire firm.

Three of his brothers, Fred and Fate of Baltimore, Md., and Sgt. Dayton Dickens with the army overseas, served during World War II.

Besides his brothers, he is survived by his father, John, stepmother, Mrs. Susie Dickens of Elizabethton Rte. 4, two sisters, Mrs. Russell Andrews of Butler, and Mrs. Earl Plaster of Johnson City, and another brother, Grady Dugger of Butler.

DICKENS, Lee L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 27, 1948
PVT. LEE L. DICKENS
Funeral services for Pvt. Lee L. Dickens will be conducted Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church near Butler, with the Rev. Roby Stout, the Rev. J. J. Richardson and the Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating.
Pvt. Dickens was killed Nov. 8, 1944 in France while he was serving with the 20th infantry division, Company E. He entered service Nov. 1, 1943, received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on Oct. 5, 1944. Three of his brothers, Dayton, Fate and Fred served overseas during World War II. Before entering service Pvt. Dickens was employed with the Free Service Tire Company in Johnson City. Survivors are his father, John Dickens, Stepmother, Susia[sic] Dickens, Route 4, Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Russell Andrews, Butler, and Mrs. Earl Plaster, Johnson City; four brothers, Fred and Fate Dickens, Baltimore, Md., Sgt. Dayton Dickens, U. S. Army overseas, Grady Dugger, Butler.
Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park where the King’s Mountain Post 24 will render full military honors at the grave.
The body will be taken to the home of Mrs. Earl Plaster at 209 Broadway in Johnson City, Friday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock and will remain there until 9:00 o’clock Sunday morning when the funeral cortege will leave for the Sugar Grove Church.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

DICKENS, Maxie

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“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 8, 1945 MAXIE DICKENS

Maxie Dickens, 8 years and 13 days of age, born Oct. 24, 1937, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1945, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Munsey Dickens on Route 2. Cause of death was given as diphtheria.

She is survived by her parents; one sisters, Phillis Ann, and by three brothers, Carl, Billy and Jimmy. Also by both paternal and maternal grandparents.

Funeral was held at the Phillippi Cemetery Nov. 7, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. W. B. Robbins officiating. Donnelly Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DICKENS, Rose

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, January 13, 1949 [published at a later date] MRS. ROSE DICKENS

Mrs. Rose Dickens, 69, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Verna Sluder, after a long illness. She was a member of Mountain City Christian Church.

Surviving are the following children: Dan Dickens, Mrs. Maybell Wills, Mrs. Sluder, Mrs. Bonnie Warren, all of Mountain City, and one half brother, Roy Dickens of Mountain City.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mountain City Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Abe Aldridge and Rev. A. E. Browne officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Friends and neighbors will serve as pallbearers and flower bearers.

DICKENS, Thomas (Mrs.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 29, 1948 [published at a later date] MRS. THOMAS DICKENS

Mrs. Thomas Dickens, who died at 5 o’clock Saturday, may 15, at the home of a sister, Mrs. Martha Arney, was buried at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, from Neva Pine Grove Church. Rev. Roby Stout and Rev. Campbell officiated. Burial was in the Brown Cemetery.

Mrs. Dickens had been ill two years, and had been a member of the Freewill Baptist Church for 25 years.

Survivors include the husband; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Morefield, Georgia, Dorothy and Bertha, Neva; three sons, Millard, Howard and Jack; two sisters, Mrs. Arney of Johnson City and Mary Linely of West Virginia; and a number of nieces and nephews.

DICKINSON, Henry P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 26, 1935
H. P. DICKINSON IS DEAT AT 73
Henry P. Dickinson, aged 73, who has resided in Elizabethton since 1928, died at the Smithdeal boarding house on Elk Aveue at five o’clock last night.
Mr. Dickinson is a member of a prominent family of Castlewood, Va., and has one sister, Mrs. D. S. Buck, of that place who survives him. He is also survived by an adopted son.
Funeral services will be conducted from the M. E. Church, South, of Castlewood at two p.m. Wednesday afternoon, with the Dr. C. C. Cole officiating. Burial will be made in the Banner Cemetery.
Mr. Dickinson was a large landowner in Virginia and had served as postmaster of Castlewood for many years, and operated a general merchandise store at that place several years ago. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home prepared and took the body to Castlewood.

DICKSON, Robert W.

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ROBERT W. DICKSON
Robert W. Dickson, 66, died at his home, 806 Third street Sunday night at 10:30. Funeral services

will be held at the chapel of the North Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 10:00, conducted by Rev. Mack Hodge. Interment will be in the Thomas cemetery.

Mr. Dickson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Dickson; one daughter, Mrs. Odie Mae Crow of Johnson City; mother, Mrs. Martha Dickson; three brothers, eight sisters, all of Altoona, Pa.

Pallbearers are Frank Seller, George Edens, Bob Allen, Landon Chambers, Therman Hughes, E. T. Pearson, George Sutphin, W. C. O’Brien and George Ryan.

DICKSON, Wiley Monroe (Roy)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 18, 1970 DEATHS

Wiley Monroe (Roy) Dickson, 75, of 1103 Clinchfield Ave., Johnson City, died Sunday, 2 a.m., in Johnson City Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, but had made his home in Johnson City for the past 10 years. He was a son of the late Jimmy and Annie Osborne Dickson.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellia C. Dickson, Johnson City; seven sons, Raymond, Carl and Charles, all of Johnson City, Jessie and Johnny, both of Mountain City, Bill, Avondale, Pa., and Paul, Ceatsville, Pa.; five daughters, Mrs. Ruby Blevins, Mrs. Fannie Brown and Mrs. Evelyn Mitchell, all of Johnson City, Mr. Betty Hammons, Mountain City, and Mrs. Mary Mink, Aberdeen, Md.; 28 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 2 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Kenneth Caraway officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DILLER, Daniel S. (Rev.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 2, 1966 Mystery Surrounds Daniel Diller Death

The charred body of Rev. Daniel Diller, Mennonite minister was found in his burned automobile on Highway 91 near the Virginia state line last Saturday afternoon.

Sheriff Kermit Reece who was called to the scene said the entire inside of the car was an inferno of heat and positive identification of the body was made by his wife. Reece said the car was parked on the shoulder of the road and showed no evidence of being involved in a wreck.

The body was taken to Johnson City Memorial Hospital for an autopsy after Attorney General Lodge Evans along with the coroner, Dr. R.O. Glenn and the Sheriff’s department investigated and found that gasoline was on the clothes of the victim.

Attorney General Evans said that the autopsy report showed that Diller died from a combination of burns and smoke inhalation. He further stated that[sic] was no way of knowing now if foul play was involved, and that clues were slim into the background of his death.

The Sheriff stated that a full investigation is being made.

DILLER, Daniel S. (Rev).

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 2, 1966 Rev. Daniel S. Diller. . .

Rev. Daniel S. Diller, age 49 of Mountain City was found burned to death in his parked automobile Saturday, Jan. 29 at 3:15 p.m. The auto was parked on Highway No. 91 near the Tennessee-

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Virginia state line. Mr. Diller was a native of Green Castle, Pa. and had made his home in Mountain City for the past 10 years. He was minister to the Rainbow Mennonite Chapel, Shouns.

Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Emma Grace Diller, Mountain City; four sons, Dr. Duane A. Diller, St. Paul Island, Alaska (U.S. Health Service), Lehman E. Diller, Hagerstown, Md., Dennis R. Diller, Hagersville, Md., and J. Daniel Diller, Mountain City; three daughters, Mrs. Donald R. Thomas, La Junta, Colo., Jeanna M. Diller, Knoxville and Ruth Elaine Diller, Mountain City; the mother, Mrs. Fannie Diller of Green Castle, Pa.; three brothers, Rev. Glenn Diller, Grants Pass, Ore., Rev. Adon Diller of Green Castle, Pa., and Leon Diller, Baltimore, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Oliver Petershein and Mrs. Walter Kraus, both Green Castle, Pa., and Mrs. Russell Martin of Maugansville, Md.; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from Rainbow Mennonite Chapel, Shouns, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Mast, Rev. Aquilla Staltzfus and Rev. J. Edward Lehman officiating.

Pallbearers will James Roberts, Earl Crowder, Jimmy Crowder, Ray Arnold, Dale Lewis, and Nat Tester. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the heart fund.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

DILLER, Daniel S. (Rev.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 9, 1966 Cards Of Thanks

Our gratitude goes out to the many dear friends and neighbors who manifested their concern and sympathy in so many ways during our time of sorrow in the untimely death of our husband and father, Daniel Diller. It is not possible for us to fully express our appreciation for the kind and helpful acts of the people we have come to know and love in a community in which we have lived these short years, and it fills out[sic] hearts to overflowing to know they cared so very much.

We especially want to acknowledge the kindness expressed through the beautiful flowers, the fine food and material assistance, all of which have lightened our burden and have been a great source of comfort. May God’s richest blessings rest and abide with you always.

Mrs. Emma Diller and Family

DILLEY, John M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 21, 1930
JOHN M. DILLEY
Short funeral services for John M. Dilley, 74, who died at his home on H street Saturday at 11 o’clock, were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mack Evans, 214 Watauga avenue yesterday, in charge of the Rev. M. P. Murphey. The body was immediately taken to Morristown, where it was entrained for Hebron, Ind., the former home of the deceased. The regular funeral services will be held there Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Dilley was an extensive farmer of Indiana for many years until he retired only a short time ago. He came to Elizabethton in March of this year and has made his home on H street since that time. He was a native of Virginia, a direct descendant of Ex-Governor Dinwiddie, and was a member of the Dinwiddie club in Indiana, which was composed of Virginians who had migrated to Indiana.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Captola Dilley, one daughter, Mrs. Mack Evans of Elizabethton; two sons, Kenneth Dilley of Valparaiso, Indiana, and Lorren Dilley of Hebron.
The remains were accompanied to Hebron by the widow, and Mrs. Evans.

DILLON, Wiley (Mrs.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, August 1, 1946 MRS. WILEY DILLON

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a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, after a lingering illness, were held at the Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 4. The services were in charge of Rev. W. B. Robbins, pastor, assisted by Rev. A. E. Browne and Rev. Edward Hayes.

Pallbearers were Howard Wilson, Ray Shoun, Ernest Wilson, Dayton Sammons, Rufus Gryder and Albert Dotson.

Surviving are the husband, Wiley M. Dillon; the mother, Mrs. Robert L. Wilson; and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Lenore Winters, Mrs. Eugene Cress, Mrs. Robert Keene of Mountain City; Mrs. Cley Buchanan, Abingdon, Va., Mrs. Charles Berry, Damascus, Va., Albert A. Wilson, Damascus, and Ray D. Wilson, Bristol, Va.

Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery.

DILLON, Winnie L. Shoun

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 21, 1955 MRS. WINNIE L. SHOUN DILLON…

… 85, died at her home, on Rte. 3, Monday morning, Oct. 17.
She was a member of the Dewey Christian Church.
Survivors include five sons, Wiley M. Dillon at home, Charles Dillon of Toledo, O., John H.

Dillon of Akron, O., Archie and Ben Dillon of Mountain City, Rte 3; two daughters, Mrs. F. A. Rogers of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Albert Wilson of Sugar Grove, N. C.; one foster-son, Worley Hicks of Porterville, Calif.; one brother, J. A. Shoun of Irvington, Ore., and ten grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dewey Church, with H. T. Mabry officiating. Music was in charge of Mrs. H. T. Mabry. Pallbearers were Gale Stout, Edward Loyd, Luther Nave, Burley Shoun, R. H. Goodwin, and E. H. Robinson. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

DIMITRI, Peter

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 24, 1939 MAN FOUND DEAD IN ROOM

Peter Dimitri, 38, employee of the Blue Ribbon Café was found dead in his bed in his room at the residence of E. W. Moss, 203 Riverside, this morning. Dr. W. W. Evans, local physician, stated that there was “no doubt that he died of a heart attack.” In his examination of the man yesterday, Dr. Evans stated that he found a weak heart and that indications were very positive that that was the cause of his death.

Dimitri, a native of Albania, was last seen alive about midnight Wednesday night and his death was not discovered until someone entered his room about nine o’clock Thursday morning.

He is survived by his brother, Jimmy Dimitri, a partner in the Blue Ribbon Café, and one sister, and one brother in Albania.

Funeral arrangements will be made after communication with relatives.

DIMITRI, Peter

“Elizabethton Star, Friday, August 25, 1939 DIMITRI SERVICE TO BE SUNDAY

Funeral services for Peter Dimitri, who was found dead in his bed Thursday morning will be held from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home chapel Sunday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. V. Floyd Stark officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by two brothers, Jimmy Dimitri of Elizabethton, and John Dimitri who lives in Albania, and one sister, Vergia, a resident also of Albania.

Active pallbearers will be Tom Jahn, Jimmy Spiro, William Viola, Mike Dimieiach, Sam Leka, and Lew Josa.

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DIXON, David Michael

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 6, 1960 DAVID MICHAEL DIXON…

… Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dixon, died at the home Saturday morning.

Other survivors are one brother, Tommy Dixon; three sisters, Gale, Jane and Angie Dixon all of the home; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Roy Icenhour, West Grove, Pa.; his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Canter, Trade; and the great-great-grandmother, Mrs. A. G. Wilson, Mountain City.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Funeral services were held on Sunday at 3:30 p.m., from the Centerview Christian Church at Trade, with H. T. Mabry officiating. Interment was in the Arnold Cemetery.

DIXON, Joe Ella

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 11, 1956 [published at a later date] JOE ELLA DIXON…

… 17-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dixon, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the home in Trade.

Survivors include the parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Porter of Trade; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Roy Icenhour of Avondale, Pa.

Funeral was held Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 3 p.m., at the Center View Church of Christ with H. T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in the Arnold Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DIXON, John T. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 13, 1938
MRS. J. T. DIXON SUCCUMBS HERE
Prominent Elizabethton Pioneer Dies At Age Of 91
Mrs. J. T. Dixon, 91, one of Elizabethton’s oldest and most prominent citizens, died early Saturday morning in the St. Elizabeth hospital where she had been a patient for the past week.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Presbyterian church at three o’clock this afternoon with the Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating. Interment will be in London Park Cemetery at Baltimore, Md.
The deceased, born October 22, 1847, in Cumberland, Maryland, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David McClary. Until 1899 she made her home in Cumberland, going to Ronceverta, W. Va., where she resided for seventy years. She had been a resident of Elizabethton for the past thirty-two years. She was married to Charles O. Phelphs who died many years ago, and to this union was born two daughters, one of whom survive, Mrs. E. L. Williams of Cincinnati, Ohio. Her second, husband, John T. Dixon, died in 1914. Two sons, Harlon S. Dixon and Hunter L. Dixon of this city, survive.

Shortly after coming to this city, Mrs. Dixon united with the First Presbyterian church, and until her illness was active in the church and a member of the choir. She was also an active member of the Elizabethton woman’s club.
Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. John Keller of Hollidaysburge, Pa., Mrs. D. H. Scheligh of Long, Maryland; grandchildren, Mrs. Fred H. Howard of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Helen Pearson of Miami, Fla., Mrs. W. V. Collingwood Evans of Johannesburg, Union of South Africa, Thomas P. Dixon of Elizabethton and Gordon S. Dixon of Knoxville, and great-grandchildren, Gordon S. Howard, Ann Dixon and Eve Evans.

Active pallbearers will be Dr. G. E. Campbell, B. G. Gildersleeve, Dr. J. B. Shoun, J. Frank Seiler, E. C. Alexander and Dr. W. G. Frost.

DIXON, Lee L.

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“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 14, 1944 KILLED IN ACTION

Pvt. Lee L. Dixon, age 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dixon of Butler, was killed in action in France Nov. 8. He was one of our service sons of Mr. and Mrs. Dixon. He was wounded in France Oct. 5, and returning to duty Oct. 22, was killed about a week later.

Surviving besides his parents are three brothers, Pfc. Fred, 30, of the infantry, serving in Germany, Pfc. Fayet, 33, in Belgium with an engineer Corps unit, and Pvt. Dayton Dixon, 21, believed to be in Europe as a member of an anti-aircraft coast artillery outfit; and two sisters, Mrs. Plaster and Mrs. Russell Andrews of Baltimore, Md.

DIXON, Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 7, 1929
ROBERT DIXON MURDERED BY NICARAGUAN
Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. Hawlow Dixon, 705 East Street, from the War Department at Washington, that their son, Robert Dixon, 20, was killed by a native in Nicaragua. He had started home on his furlough when the fatal shooting occurred.
Robert was located with the United States Marines at Nicaragua and has been stationed there since a year ago last December.
He was granted a furlough in April to visit his father who was seriously ill at the King’s Southern Hospital at Bristol. Mr. Dixon later recovered, but his son retained permission to make a visit home.

DIXON, Robert

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 8, 1929
ROBERT DIXON KILLED APRIL 30 BY NATIVE
Leaving Nicaragua On Furlough When Shot – BEEN GIVEN LEAVE
Well Known Boy in Service For 2 Years
As he was leaving Nicaragua on a furlough for the United States, Robert E. Dixon, son of Harlow Dixon of this place, was shot and killed by a native. Young Dixon was granted a furlough to come to this country on account of the serious illness of his father in a Bristol hospital.
Though he was killed about the latter part of April, investigations failed to reveal his whereabouts until a day or so ago. A permit was granted him about April 24. Authorities at his station in Nicaragua believed him to be on his way home. His parents here believed the same. On May 6, a radiogram to Harlow Dixon stated that his son was away without leave. This proved to be a mistake, after a check up revealed the furlough. At this time some apprehension was felt as to his welfare.
From May 6 until yesterday investigations carried on by E. C. Alexander and Congressman Carroll B. Reece, failed to uncover any clues regarding the lost youth. Two telegrams from Washington received here yesterday are reproduced here, with the permission of Mr. Dixon:
Harlow S. Dixon,
Sunnyside, Elizabethton, Tenn.
“Deeply regret to inform you radiogram just received from Nicaragua states that investigation of absence your son, Private Robert E. Dixon, disclosed that he had been attacked and killed by natives near Danli about April 30th while en route to Puerto Cabezas to avail himself of furlough. Letter follows. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.”
W. C. Neville, Major General Commandant.
Another telegram from Congressman, Carroll B. Reece to E. Crawford Alexander states:
E. C. Alexander
Elizabethton, Tenn.
“Marine corps has just received cablegram from commanding officer in Nicaragua stating that an

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investigation had been conducted in the Dixon case from which it is shown that he was killed by a native while on patrol duty. The evidence appears conclusive and the native together with the witnesses are held in custody. Shall forward detailed information about the incident to you today. Please convey my profound sympathies to his father and mother.” Carroll Reece.

Robert E. Dixon is well known locally. He received his education in the schools here, in Massachusetts, in Arkansas, and is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton.
Joining the Marines about two years ago, Dixon has been in Nicaragua for the past fourteen months while in service there, he served as bodyguard to President Moncado. He was stationed at Danli when killed, and had been in the hills and jungle s of the interior of Nicaragua for some time.

Young Dixon was born here November 8, 1908, and is a member of one of the most prominent families in East Tennessee. The advantages of a home of refinement and culture showed up in his pleasing and winning personality. Many of his friends here state that he had a vital and magnetic personality, which won him friends wherever he went.

Dixon is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Dixon, and his sister, Helen.
The Star office received numerous calls last evening requesting more information regarding the popular youth, than the first reports revealed.

DIXON, Sallie P.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, October 20, 1944
MRS. SALLIE PIERCE DIXON
Mrs. Sallie Pierce Dixon, 66, 804 Ash Street, died at 8 p.m. on October 19, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Odia Mae Crowe and her husband Seaman 1-C John Crowe.
Mrs. Dixon had been ill since last January.
She formerly lived in Johnson County, and was a member of the Damascus Methodist Church, where she taught a Sunday school class for a number of years. She took residence in Elizabethton about 15 years ago.
She was preceded in death by her husband in January 1942.
Survivors, in addition to her daughter, Mrs. Crowe, are a foster son, who was her nephew, Clarence Pierce, of Johnson County, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home at 2:30 Saturday, with the Rev. Mae Hodge officiating.
Pallbearers: Landon Chambers, Wiley Miller, George Sutphin, Wm. F. Brackney, B. M. Rucker, and J. Lipford
Interment will be in the Thomas Cemetery.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

DOBBINS, Eliza

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 27, 1934
DEATH TAKES MRS. DOBBINS
Mrs. Eliza Dobbins, age 94, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. D. D. Campbell, Hampton, Tenn., Monday afternoon at four o’clock after a lengthy illness.
She was a member of the Baptist church for over 50 years. She was an active member up until she became ill. She was loved by all her friends and neighbors.
Survivors are two nieces, one nephew, seven grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Campbell of Hampton, Tenn. this afternoon at three o’clock, the Rev. Johnnie Hall officiating.
Interment will be in the Sorrell’s Cemetery.
Active pall bearers: Mike Hall, Joe Walker, Dr. J. A. Hardin, Harmon Campbell, Will Horton, and Sherman

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Williams.

DOBBS, Cicero (Rev.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 3, 1947
Rev. Cicero Dobbs, Methodist Minister, Dies at St. Elizabeth

Rev. Cicero Dobbs of Knoxville, died at 9 p.m., Feb. 2, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital after a brief illness.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cicero Dobbs, five children, Mrs. Ora Hampton, Pen Argyle, Penn.; Chester B. Dobbs, Washington, D. C.; Emert Dobbs, Clintwood, Va.; Mrs. Ross Shell, Elizabethton; Lt. James R. Dobbs, West Palm Beach, Fla.; two brothers, W. A. Dobbs, Crossville, Ala., Marvin Dobbs, Crossville, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. O. L. Leake, Gadsden, Ala.; and seven grandchildren.

Rev. Dobbs served as a member of the Holston Conference for forty years and held pastorates in East Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina and Alabama. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Rutledge, Tennessee, and an active Kiwanis member for a number of years. Rev. Dobbs was a former pastor of the local Methodist Church. He retired from the ministry in May, 1946.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the First Methodist Church with the Rev. W. D. Wilkinson, the Rev. Joe Hampton of Chattanooga, and the Rev. L. W. Pierce, Radford, Va., officiating.

Mrs. W. D. Rhudy will be in charge of the music.

Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park where the Masons will render their service at the grave. Active pallbearers: Glen Robinson, Orville Jones, Glen Matheson, Jack Snodgrass, Wayne Ryan, George Wetzel, Abe Hart and Fred Hathaway.

Flower bearers will be the Alice Dugan Bible Class of the First Methodist Church.

The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until 1 o’clock Wednesday when it will be removed to the church to lie in state until time for the service.

DODD, Virginia Smith

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 27, 1949
VIRGINIA DODD
Mrs. Virginia Smith Dodd, age 24, died in a local hospital Friday after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Dodd was a native of Carter County and a member of the Elk Baptist Church.
Survivors are one sister[sic], Mr. and Mrs. John H. Smith; two brothers, LeRoy and Melvin; two sisters, Georgia and Lucy, all of Elizabethton, Route 3.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Elk Baptist Church near Butler Sunday afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. Tester and the pastor of the Elk Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be made in the Family Cemetery.
The body was returned to the home of her parents Saturday afternoon.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DOFFEK, John Matheus

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 8, 1967
John Matheus Doffek, age 72 of Route 1, Laurel Bloomery, died at his residence at 12:30 a.m. on

Wednesday after an illness of several months. He was a native of Missouri but had made his home in Johnson County for the past 27 years. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion, a retired employee of The Clark Comptroller Company, Cleveland, Ohio, and a member of the Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Stella Maxwell Doffek, Laurel Bloomery; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Bernert Sr., and Mrs. Alavina Bachek, both of St. Louis, Mo.; several nieces and nephews.

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Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Caraway officiating. Burial was in Acre Field cemetery.

Pallbearers were nephews and flower bearers nieces and friends. Lewis Gentry in charge.

DOHERTY, Adam

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 29, 1932 ADAM DOHERTY, POET, IS DEAD

Adam Mast Doherty, 86, outstanding poet of upper East Tennessee, passed away Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock at his home in Neva, Johnson County, Tennessee.

Mr. Doherty was a son of Elijah and Eve Mast Doherty, being one of 14 children. He died in the home where he was born, a palatial colonial brick, which was built by his father in early days.

The deceased was a life-long member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church and was idolized by his neighbors for his hospitality, wisdom and generosity.

Mr. Doherty was the recognized poet of upper East Tennessee and had appeared on many occasions as a reader and speaker. His last appearance was two years ago at the Sycamore Shoals celebration of the “Rendezvous of the Over-Mountain Men.” The meeting was held at the place where the Battle of King’s Mountain, a decisive event in history was planned.

At the celebration, Mr. Doherty’s poem, “The Heroes of King’s Mountain,” was read.

Survivors include one brother, Jacob Doherty, of Neva; and many relatives of whom Mrs. Alvin Arney of Elizabethton is a niece and Prof. B. B. Doherty, in charge of the state normal at Boone, N. C., is a nephew.

Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning from the residence at Neva.

DOLAN, Raymond

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 16, 1949
RAYMOND DOLAN
Raymond Edwin Dolan, age 57, died at the home, 801 Johnson Ave., Tuesday after an illness of three weeks. Mr. Dolan was a native of Carter County and a member of the Doe River Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Macie Dolan; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Emmert and Miss Lola Mae Dolan of Elizabethton; four sons, James and Jack Dolan of Elizabethton, Doran Dolan of Dayton, Ohio, Private Johnny Macks Dolan of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey; one sister, Mrs. James McKinney, Shell Creek; three brothers, R. L. Dolan of Asheville, N.C., Burke Dolan of Kingsport, George Dolan of Shell Creek; eight grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announce later pending arrival of his sons.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DOLAN, Raymond

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 17, 1949
RAYMOND DOLAN
Funeral services for Raymond Edwin Dolan, who died at the home at 801 Johnson Ave., Tuesday, will be conducted at the residence Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. John Mathis and the Rev. James Clarke officiating. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be A. A. Murray, James Deal, Malcolm White, Earnest Cardwell, Raymond Geisler, Barnes Young, Robert Johnson, W. M. Large.
Honorary pallbearers, who will serve as flower bearers: C. B. Foss, Therman Pierce, Sexton Dungan, John Paty, Dr. E. T. Pearson, W. G. Frost, John Knapp, Robert Snavely, R. D. Morton, Kyle Smalling, Leslie Cannon, T. A. Dugger, Jr.

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Music will be in charge of Mrs. Paul Gentry.

DOLEN, John A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 20, 1949
JOHN A. DOLEN
John A. Dolen, 74, of Shell Creek died at 6 o’clock Saturday morning at the Grace Hospital in Banner Elk, N.C. following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Shell Creek Christian Church of which he was a member. Burial will be made in the Cordell Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edith Wiseman; three grandchildren and one great grandchild of the home; one sister, Mrs. Jenny McKinney of Shell Creek; three brothers, George of Shell Creek, Raymond of Elizabethton and Bob of Oteen, N.C.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. John Mathis assisted by the Rev. Howard Reece of Elizabethton. Reins-Sturdivant of Newland is in charge.

DOLEN, Nancy Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 17, 1941 NANY ANN DOLEN

Funeral services for Nancy Ann Dolen, 73, who died at her home at Shell Creek Saturday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock, will beheld from the Shell Creek Christian church this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. John Mathes officiating. Burial will be in the Cordell Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, John Dolen; two daughters, Mrs. C. C. Vauk, Mrs. Edith Wiseman; two sons, John Baker, all of this county; and Albert Baker, Vonore; also 25 grandchildren and 33 great- grandchildren.

DOLLAR, Charlie Columbus

“The Tomahawk,” March 28, 1962
Charlie Columbus Dollar…
…85, Shouns, died at his home early last Wednesday morning following a short illness. Mr. Dollar was a life-long resident of Johnson County and a retired farmer.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Liddie Lucy Dollar, Shouns; a nephew and other relatives.
Funeral services were held on Friday at 2 p.m. from the Heath Union Church with H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Forrester cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DOLLAR, Lydia Roberts

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 11, 1966 Lydia Roberts Dollar. . .

Lydia Roberts Dollar, age 87 of Shouns, Forge Creek Community, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Worley Dyson, Mountain City, Route 2, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, widow of the late Charles Dollar and daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Lewis Roberts. She was a member of the Christian Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Dyson, Mountain City and Mrs. Sarah Davenport, of Shouns; three nieces and 2 nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from Heath Union Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. with H.T. Mabry and Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating. Burial was in Lewis Cemetery.

Pallbearers were friends and neighbors. Flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.

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Lewis Gentry in charge.

DOLLAR, Roby Smith

“Johnson County News,” May 6, 1944 ROBY SMITH DOLLAR PASSES

Roby Smith Dollar, who was born April 18, 1868 and died at his home after a long illness on April 21, 1944 at the age of 76 years and three days.

He married January 3, 1889 to Sarah Margaret Simmons of Laurel Bloomery, who died 32 years ago. To this union were born the following ten daughters: Mrs. Cora Sturgill, Rock Island, Ill.; Miss Eva Dollar, Mountain City, Mrs. C. M. Parson, Lenoir, N. C., Mrs. Charles Thomas, Kirkwood, Ill, Mrs. Walker Beverly, Conway, S. C., Mrs. W. E. Parsons, Staten Island, N. Y.; Mrs. Nat Roth, Waterbury, Conn., Mrs. Raymond Freeman, Staten Island; Mrs. Thomas Jensen, Berwick, Ill., Mrs. Fritz Clouiter, Larchmont, N. Y. He was also survived by 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Mountain City, Sunday, at 4 o’clock, pastor W. B. Robbins in charge. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery annex.

DONELDSON, W. D. (Rev.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 9, 1949
W. D. DONELDSON
Several Elizabethton people were notified this morning of the death yesterday in Washington, D. C., of the Rev. W. D. Doneldson, former pastor of the First Methodist Church here. Rev. Doneldson died following an operation at a Washington hospital.
The Rev. Doneldson was the father of Mrs. Earl Ritchie of Nashville and formerly of Elizabethton.

DONEY, Cora Davidson

“The Tomahawk, Wednesday, February 11, 1970 DEATHS

Cora Davidson Doney, 93, Mayland, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. D. Hinds of 238 Reece St., where she had made her home for the past four years. She was the daughter of the late Mose Jones and Patricia Lavander Davidson. She was a member of the Mayland Baptist Church in Mayland, Tenn.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Corinne Hinds, Mountain City; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Cooper, Mayland; two brothers, R. R. “Bob” Davidson, Crossville, and Roscoe Davidson, Wild Wood, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Arva Howard, Crossville; 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

The body will be returned to Monterey for funeral and burial. Goff Funeral Home, Monterey, is in charge of arrangements.

DONEY, Cora Davidson

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 18, 1970 MRS. CORA DAVIDSON DONEY SUCCUMBS

Mrs. Cora Davidson Doney was born in Morgan County on Oct. 13, 1876. She was the daughter of the late Patricia Lavender and Moses Jones Davidson. She was married to James Ransome Cooper, October 1896, who preceded her in death, November 1898. To this union was born one son, James Dewitt (Dewey) Cooper, March 3, 1899, now deceased.

In 1907 she was married to Harvey William Doney. To this union was born one daughter, Hallie Corrine Hinds (Mrs. D. D.) with whom she has made her home for several years. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Hinds; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Copper; grandsons, James Edward Cooper, and Dewitt Hinds; granddaughters, Mrs. Dow Wakefield (Evelyn), Linda Hinds, and Pamela Hinds Terry; great-grandchildren,

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Dale and Scott Wakefield, Beth and David Hinds, and Catherine Cooper; one sister, Mrs. Arva Howard; two brothers, R. R. (Bob) Davidson, and Roscoe Davidson, many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Doney has lived a long, colorful life. Her first married life was spent in Deerlodge, where her first husband was county court clerk and teacher. After early widowhood, she came to live her father on a farm in Cumberland County near the town of Johnson Stand. While living near this community, she saw the town’s name change twice, first to Goodwill and to its present name, Mayland. She vividly remembered and told of the happening preceding the building of the Tennessee Central Railroad. She helped with the dinner held in Mayland to float the bonds to build the railroad through Cumberland County. Her stories concerning the music, food and speaking were interesting to listen to. She was quoted many times “that Mr. Jere Baxter was a wonderful speaker and what he lacked in eloquence, he made up with emotions – crying and speaking in turn.” Before her second married she made several trips to Texas to be with her brother. Her stories of the trips made by covered wagon to various point in Texas with her young son were colorful and delightful to hear.

After her last marriage, she made her home in the town of Mayland. Mrs. Doney was always called in sickness and death in the community. Working all night many times making [illegible] and assisting her brother in making caskets for friends and neighbors. This being before the time of funeral homes or directors.

Due to the lack of industry in town, most of the men sought work elsewhere; because of this, it became impossible for the remaining townspeople to worship or have programs at night without proper protection. Mrs. Doney along with other interested women and the few men left met to incorporate their town. Mrs. Alex Lee was elected mayor. Mrs. Doney served on the board of Aldermen as Assistant Chief of Polie. Mrs. Maggie Cross was Chief of Police. Mrs. Cross, now deceased, and Mrs. Doney often recalled that they had only one gun between them, and wondered what would have happened had they needed to shoot it. Many years later, Mrs. Cross admitted to Mrs. Doney, the gun was never loaded, as she was afraid of loaded guns. However, action of incorporating served its purpose and they could worship in peace.

Mrs. Doney was always interested in everything. In government, voting even after losing her sight and health, voting absentee; having her daughter read about the candidates so she could make up her own mind. In the young people of the community, her home was always open as a gathering place for her daughter’s and son’s friends, her grandchildren’s friends, and even her great-grandchildren’s friends and families. It seemed the popcorn used and candy made at her house always tasted better to the young people. Only a few months before her fall in her late 80’s the young people had parties in her home. She said they kept her young and made life worth living.

In all her busy 93 years of life, she never forgot her first role of homemaker and mother. Her life in her community has been an inspiration to many.

DONNELL, Edward

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 14, 1934 DEATH TAKES DONNELL BOY AT ASHEVILLE

Edward Donnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Donnell, former residents of Elizabethton, died at his home in Asheville, N. C., last night.

The body will arrive here at 11:15 Thursday morning for short services and burial in the Highland Cemetery. Those attending the funeral will meet at the First Methodist Church.

W. H. Donnell was the former sales manager for the Whiting Lumber Company.

DONNELLY, Alice

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 6, 1945 MISS ALICE DONNELLY

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Miss Alice Donnelly, 86, died Wednesday morning at 2:45 at her home in Mountain City after a three-day illness. She was a lifetime resident of Johnson County and a member of the First Methodist Church.

Her brother, Ike Donnelly, former sheriff of Johnson County, preceded her in death a year ago.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Betty Waugh; two nieces, Mrs. Maude Wyatt, VanNuys, Calif., and Mrs. Crete Hulcher; and one nephew, Ed Perry, Westminster, Md.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church, following a short service at the home. Rev. A. E. Browne and Rev. Wilmer Robbins will officiate. Burial will be made in Mountain View Cemetery.

Ten brothers and sisters preceded Miss Alice in death. She was the daughter of Alex and Matilda (Sullivan) Donnelly.

Miss Donnelly and a sister operated a dress and millinery shop in Mountain City for a number of years, and was known and respected by the entire community.

DONNELLY, Alice

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 7, 1945 Funeral Services For Miss Donnelly Saturday

Funeral services for Miss Alice Donnelly, 86, who died at her home in Mountain City Wednesday morning after a three-day illness, will be conducted at the home at 1:00 p.m. and the First Methodist Church in Mountain City, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Wilmer Robbins and the Rev. A. E. Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City.

She was survived by one sister, Mrs. Betty Waugh; two nieces, Mrs. Maud Wyatt of Van Nuys, California and Mrs. Crete Hulcher of the home; one nephew, Ed Perry of Westminster, Maryland and one great niece, Mrs. Mary Alice Wilson of Easton, Maryland.

Active pallbearers will be Clarence Donnelly, Frank Murphy, J. C. Smythe, Walter Bumgarner, Otis Gentry and Carl Madron.

Funeral services are under the direction of Tetrick Funeral Home.

DONNELLY, Alice J.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 26, 1957 MRS. ALICE J. DONNELLY…

… 88, of Rte. 1, Mountain City, died at her residence Friday, June 21, following a long illness. She was a member of the Valley View Methodist Church.
Mrs. Donnelly was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy Mitchell Jenkins.
Survivors are one brother, Newton Jenkins of Mountain City; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Gentry,

Mrs. Belle Davis and Mrs. Jesse Lamberson, all of Mountain City, and Mrs. Ida Thompson of Damascas, Va., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. R. H. Jenkins and one sister, Mrs. Mary Allen.

Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Dan Graham, Rev. Ernest Cushman and H. T. Mabry officiating.

George Jenkins was in charge of the music.
Nephews served as pallbearers and nieces flower bearers. Burial was in the family cemetery.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

DONNELLY, Carrie Wagner

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 22, 1956 MRS. CARRIE W. DONNELLY…

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… former resident of Johnson County and Johnson City, died in a Knoxville hospital, Wednesday, Mar. 21, following an extended illness.

She was the daughter of Noah J. and Nellie King Wagner, pioneer Johnson County residents, and was a native of Mountain City where she lived until 20 years ago when she moved to Johnson City. She was the widow of the late R. P. Donnelly, prominent lawyer of Mountain City, and was a member of the Merry Wives Club.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Janice Cox of Duke University; two brothers, Hugh H. Wagner of Sallisaw, Okla., and King Wagner of Tulsa, Okla.; one sister, Mrs. Julia Newberry of LaGrange, Ga.; one grandson and two great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Donnelly was the mother of the late Mrs. Pauline F. Machamer of Johnson City, and the sister of the late James I. Wagner, Chas. M. Wagner and Mrs. Robert P. London.

DONNELLY, Charles H.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 9, 1967 CHARLES DONNELLY DIES AT 90 IN IDAHO

Word has been received here of the death of Charles H. Donnelly formerly of Mountain City, but who had resided in Rockland, Ohio, for the past several years.

Mr. Donnelly, 90 years old, had been a patient in a nursing home in Pocatello, Idaho for the past two years and passed away there on July 26.

Mr. Donnelly was the last of Donnelly children, well known Mountain City residents.

DONNELLY, Clate

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 12, 1936 VETERAN DIES OF AUTO INJURIES
BUTLER MAN STRUCK BY MORELY CAR Funeral Services For Clate Donnelly, 67, Planned Wed. Veteran Walks In Front of Morely Machine.

Funeral services for Clate Donnelly, 67, Butler, who died last night about one o’clock of injuries received when he was struck by a car driven by Myrtle Morley of this city, will be held sometime Wednesday at Butler. He was a Spanish-American war veteran.
Donnelly was struck yesterday afternoon about six o’clock near Hill’s service station on G Street as he was walking from Johnson City to Elizabethton. Donnelly, who is said to spend part of his time at the Soldier’s Home at Johnson City and part at Butler, walked directly into the path of the car driven by Miss Morley and was thrown to the pavement on his head, witnesses stated.

Miss Morley was exonerated from all blame by officers.
Donnelly is survived by a son, Ivan Donnelly, Mountain City, a brother, Oscar Donnelly, Butler, and Mrs. I. W. Nave, Mountain City.

DONNELLY, Cora L.

“The Tomahawk,” January 23, 1963
Cards Of Thanks
We are deeply grateful to our friends and neighbors for the kindness and helpfulness shown us during the time of the sickness and death of our mother, Mrs. Cora Donnelly.
We acknowledge with gratitude each token of respect and sympathy manifested through the flowers, the words of condolence, the thoughtful acts and the kind mininstry[sic] of each and every one who helped to lighten the burden of sorrow. Our appreciation is beyond words.
The Family of Mrs. Cora Donnelly

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DONNELLY, Cora L.

“The Tomahawk,” January 16, 1963
Mrs. Cora L. Donnelly, 89
Mountain City, died in Bristol Memorial Hospital Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. after a short illness. She was a native of Johnson County and the widow of the late Dr. Thomas R. Donnelly. She was a member of the First Methodist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Harry Donnelly, Mountain City; Lowery Donnelly, Whittier, Calif.; three daughters, Miss Keith Donnelly, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Hobert Smith, Falls Church, Va., and Mrs. Harold Monty, Ormond Beach, in Fla.; two grandsons, Dr. Thomas E. Donnelly, Roanoke, Va., and John Thedford Donnelly, Whittier, Calif.; two great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the First Methodist Church Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Raymond Geisler, Rev. A.E. Browne and H.T. Mabry officiating.
Pallbearers will be Frank Grayson, Maurice Farris, Jr., John Butler, Hugh Morrison, Gene Houser, Malcolm Hawkins, William Moore and Hal Nave.
Flower bearers will be the members of the Eastern Star and the ladies of the church.
The body will remain at the Funeral Home Chapel until 10 a.m. Friday at which time it will be taken to the church.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DONNELLY, Doran H.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 23, 1956 DORAN H. DONNELLY…

… 71, a former Mountain City attorney, died May 21 in Stafford, Kan.

Born May 11, 1885, Donnelly practiced law here for a number of years and served as clerk of the Chancery under the late Hal H. Haynes. He moved to Kansas in 1917 and practiced law there until his death. He was married in 1914.

He was a member of both the Tennessee and Kansas bar associations, and served as Stafford’s city attorney 30 years.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Del Atkins Donnelly of Knoxville; a son, Dr. Richard D. Donnelly, a professor of law at Yale University; a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Donnelly Coon of Freeport, Ill.; three grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Lizzie Donnelly and Mrs. Jula Murphy, both of Mountain City, and Mrs. Shaler Gilley of Sylva, N. C.

Funeral and burial was in Stafford.

DONNELLY, G. M.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, August 5, 1948 G. M. DONNELLY

G. M. Donnelly, 79, businessman and farmer of the Sutherland community in North Carolina for many years, died at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday after a long illness.

A native of Tennessee, he married the former Flora Latham of South Carolina. He was a representative of the C. M. McClung Hardware Company of Knoxville for 35 years before retiring some 10 years ago because of poor health.

He was a member of Sutherland Methodist Church, the local school board, and active in educational activities. He was also former highway commissioner, and a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows orders.

Surviving are his widow; five sons, Earl, Jefferson, N.C., Clute of Sutherland, Dr. Graham of Asheville, N. C. and John of Sageville, N. C.; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Roland, Jefferson, N.C., Mrs. W.

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H. Brown of Boone, N. C., Mrs. C. E. Hubbard of Yakima, Wash., and Mrs. Willard Cole of Whiteville, N. C.; one sister, Miss Cora Donnelly of Mountain City; 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Sutherland Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. Friday with Rev. J. R. Shortt of Miller’s Creek, assisted by Rev. John Barton of Boone, officiating. Interment followed in Johnson Cemetery at Sutherland.

DONNELLY, Isaac McQueen

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 23, 1944 ISAAC M. DONNELLY

Isaac (Ike) McQueen Donnelly, 83-year-old retired farmer and former United States deputy marshal, died at 5:30 p.m. last Friday at his home in Mountain City, after a short illness. Mr. Donnelly was born on April 6, 1861. He was a lifetime resident of Johnson County and was a member of the Methodist Church here.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Laura Donnelly, San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Maude Wyatt, Vanoyes[sic], Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Waugh and Miss Alice Donnelly, Mountain City; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery, after a brief ceremony at the home, followed by a church service in the Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. B. Robbins.

DONNELLY, Ivan J.

The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 30, 1964
Death Claims Ivan Donnelly
In the passing of Ivan J. Donnelly the educational profession of East Tennessee lost an outstanding schoolman. He was brilliant and a “natural born” teacher as hundreds of his ex-students who sat under his masterful instruction as a high school mathematics teacher and athletic coach will aver; a most personable and likeable individual. We never knew a person who disliked him.
Mr. Donnelly grew up at Old Butler where he attended the public schools and was a student at Watauga Academy until he transferred to the Johnson County High School from which he graduated. He was also a graduate of Carson-Newman College and did graduate work at ETSU and University of Tennessee.
Upon graduation from college he went into the high school teaching field where he gained renown both as coach of athletics and mathematics instructor. Before returning to his native county of Johnson in the 1930’s he had worked a number of years as coach and math teacher in the Rockwood High School.
His first work in the Johnson County system was in the area of mathematics and coaching, a position he held until assuming the principalship of the high school in 1938. He held that position until the Johnson County Court appointed him Superintendent of County Schools in January 1945. He served in that capacity for four years, after which he retured[sic] to classroom teaching in the county for a short period before accepting employment in Blount County and moved to Maryville where both he and his wife, Maxie Hawkins Donnelly, have been affiliated with the public schools since. He was a member of the Oakdale High School faculty at the time of his death.
The Donnellys have a son, Bob, and three daughters, Margaret, Della and Wilma.
We, who worked side by side with him for so many years as co-worker and friend in the educational program of our county, are deeply bereaved at his going.

DONNELLY, Ivan J.

The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 30, 1964
Ivan J. Donnelly, age 59, of Maryville died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Monday at 5:30 a.m. at Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville. He was a native of Johnson County, a son of the late Alexander

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Clayton and Bessie Trimble Donnelly.
Donnelly was an educator. At the time of his death he was employed as teacher and coach of Oakdale High School, Maryville. Mr. Donnelly was a former teacher and coach at Johnson County High School; principal of Johnson County High School; and former superintendent of the Johnson County School System. He was a member of Taylorsville Lodge No. 243, F&AM, Mountain City, and a member of the St. Johns Methodist Church, Maryville.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Maxie Hawkins Donnelly, Maryville; one son, Bob W. Donnelly, Chattanooga; three daughters, Mrs. Wilma Evey, Maryville, Mrs. Della Guigou, Knoxville and Mrs. Margaret Hampton, Johnson City; two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednseday[sic] from Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. A.S. Clear, Rev. Parsons, St. Johns Methodist Church, Maryville, and Rev. A.E. Brown officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain City.
Pallbearers will be Masons — Taylorsville Lodge 143 F&AM in charge of graveside services. Flowerbearres[sic] will be friends.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

DONNELLY, J. W. (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 10, 1930
DR. J. W. DONNELLY, FORMER JOHNSON CO. MAN DIES IN OREGON
Word has been received here by relatives of the death and burial of Dr. J. W. Donnelly, which occurred in Portland, Oregon, June 29. Dr. Donnelly is a brother of Mrs. Lon Hendrickson, and a native of Johnson county. He left here for Oregon 31 years ago during which time he became one of that state’s most distinguished citizens.
He is also a brother of Mrs. H. B. Wells, Dr. J. R. Donnelly of Mountain City.
The following clipping from the Oregonion[sic], of Portland, tells of his life in that state.
“Dr. Donnelly came to Oregon 31 Years ago and immediately assumed active interest in the communities in which he lived and in republican political circles. He had served as mayor of Arlington, Mitchell, Fossil, and Condon. For the past eight years he was registrar of the federal land office at The Dalles, and had only recently been reappointed for another four-year term. When the good roads movement took form 15 years ago, he was one of the first advocates for roads in his section. It was largely through his persistent efforts that the Columbia river highway and the John Day highway were planned to pass through Arlington.”
“He also had a drug store at Arlington. Dr. Donnelly was a relative of R. R. Butler, representative of The Dalles. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, belonging to the Knights Templar commandery at Hickory, N.C., and to Al Kader temple, Mystic Shrine, at Portland. He was one of the organizers of the golf club at The Dalles, and was active in all civic affairs of that district.”
“The doctor’s health began failing several years ago, but he remained active at his post of duty until last Monday, when he was brought to St. Vincent’s hospital here. His death resulted from heart disease.”
“Dr. Donnelly is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary K. Donnelly, and a daughter, Mrs. A. K. Smythe of Pendleton.”

DONNELLY, James D. (Dr.)

“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Thursday, July 23, 1903 MEMOIR. DR. JAMES D. DONNELLY.

The destroying death angel has again visited our community and accomplished his deadly work. Last Thursday morning at two o’clock, surrounded by a number of sorrowing children and friends, Dr. James D. Donnelly surrendered the environments of time and went to his eternal home. Peacefully and serenely as a little child would fall asleep in its mother’s arms this honest physician, citizen and Christian gentleman, fell asleep in death to sleep the long, long sleep until the angel of the resurrection shall sound

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his trumpet and the dead shall awaken to immortality.
Dr. Donnelly was born December 5, 1823, one mile east of Mountain City. He was a son of

Richard and Rebecca (Doran) Donnelly, the former born in Albemarle County, Va., August 17, 1790, the son of Robert, a native of Ireland, born in 1760, who came to Virginia, and at an early date to Carter (now Johnson) County, where he died in 1821. The mother, born in Washington County, Va., September 9, 1796, was a daughter of Alexander Doran, and died December 28, 1876, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject, the fourth of thirteen children, was educated at this place and began reading medicine in Elizabethton in 1846 with Dr. Joseph Powell. He began practice in 1848 and for sixteen years served as United States pension examiner, acting as president of the board. He was trustee for four years and for twelve years acted as school commissioner. January 27, 1860, he married Frances L., a daughter of Archibald Orr, and born in Washington County, Va.

Dr. Donnelly is survived by a large number of relatives, those of his children being Dr. J. W. Donnelly, Fossill, Ore.; Dr. T. R., A. R. and W. W. Donnelly and Mrs. J. S. Mitchell, of Mountain City; Mrs. H. B. Wills, of Silver Lake; Mrs. Lon Hendrickson and Mrs. John Shell, of Roan Mountain. Those of his brothers and sisters now living are: Clifford Donnelly, Silver Lake; Capt. A. T. Donnelly and Mrs. Margaret Smythe, Mountain City; H. C. Donnelly, Shouns X Roads, and Mrs. Rachel Morley, of Rheatown.

For two and one-half years death and life were engaged in a heroic struggle for supremacy over the body of Dr. Donnelly, but at last death won (as it has been decreed of God it should do, “for death is passed upon all” so all must died) and a really good life and career passed upon earth only to begin greater in the invisible beyond. Dr. Donnelly was loath to lay down his beneficent work and duties to humanity. For more than half a century he was admitted to the inner circle of a large part of the homes of Johnson County as family physician. He has the good record of being a painstaking, conscientious, tenderhearted physician. He was no respecter of persons in his work; he went through all kinds of weather, winter and summer, day and night, to see the poor as well as the rich, being inspired and prompted by the higher motive to relieve suffering humanity and make for his family an honest living, which he did.

It was the writer’s privilege to know Dr. Donnelly very intimately several months before his death, having visited him often and conversed with him on the subject of religion and the duties of life. He often expressed sweet consciousness of having done his duty well as a physician. His only regret was that he had not been more active in church work. When the children would be gathered around in conversation he would admonish with them. He said that he had always noticed that the regular church going and Sunday people were the best class of citizens. He was a member of the M. E. Church at Mountain City and was loyal to his religious convictions. To say it all in one sentence he will be missed by all classes that knew him. He expressed to the writer on his deathbed that all was well with him and that when he should be called he would be ready to go.

We would say to the sorrowing ones to take his advice and admonition concerning living in Christian and try to emulate those great traits in his character, which made him a man in a true sense – honesty, integrity, virtue and sympathy.

The funeral service was conducted by the writer and Rev. G. T. Francisco. His body was then borne to Mountain View Cemetery where with sobs and tears it was laid away with floral tributes to await the second coming of Christ, when the dead shall arise from their sleep to power, honor and immortality.

June 23, 1903. Rev. G. S. Bales

DONNELLY, John K.

“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Friday, February 12, 1897 DEATH OF JOHN K. DONNELLY, M.D.

W. K. Donnelly received the sad news, Tuesday night, of the death of his son, John K., which occurred at Cedar Hill, Texas, on Saturday night, the 6th inst. No particulars of his death were given in the telegram, which was sent by his brother, Hugh. A letter written by John, on Wednesday, the 3 rd inst., made

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no mention of his sickness, and his death evidently resulted from a rather sudden illness. Hugh is expected home today (Thursday) brining the corpse here for burial at the old home, tomorrow at 10 o’clock a.m.

Mr. Donnelly and family have the sincere sympathy of all our people in their great sorrow. The death of their son brings keen sorrow to the editor of The Tomahawk, as John was for several years an employee of the office, and one of the best and most trusted boys that ever cast his lot with us. From the debts of the heart we sympathize with his parents in this dark hour of sorrow and grief.

DONNELLY, Lizzie Martin

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 3, 1968 Miss Lizzie Martin Donnelly. . .

Miss Lizzie martin Donnelly, age 97, of Church Street, died Tuesday evening in the Colonial Hill Nursing Home, Johnson City after a legthy[sic] illness. She was the daughter of the late William Kendrick and Alice Moore Donnelly, pioneer residents of Johnson County.

Miss Donnelly spent her early life in Johnson County. She was employed in the Bureau of Indian Affairs with service in the States of Michigan, the Dakotas, and Arizona.

After her retirement in 1935, she returned to Mountain City, where she stayed until December of 1964, when she entered a hospital in Johnson City. She has lived in the Colonial Hill Nursing Home since March 1965.

She was a communicant of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Mountain City; a member of the Daughters of American Revolution, and the United Daughters of the Confedercy[sic].

Survivors include: Two sisters: Mrs. Julie Murphy, Mountain City, and Mrs. Shuler Gillay, Sylvia, N.C.; a number of nieces and nephews; also great nieces and great nephews survive.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. from the First Methodist Church, with Rev. Leicester Kent officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic]: Nephews.
Flower-bearers[sic]: Ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DONNELLY, Margaret

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 4, 1939 JOHNSON RESIDENT TAKEN BY DEATH

MOUNTAIN CITY, Dec. 4 – Mrs. Margaret Donnelly, who would have observed her 91st birthday on December 19, died at her home in Shouns after a lingering illness. She was the wife of the late Harrison Donnelly and mother of the late Ross Donnelly.

Survivors include Mrs. Dick Wills and Mrs. W. T. Smythe, daughters; and Mrs. R. W. Southerland of Snowdoun, Ala., and Mrs. W. Y. Hill of Shouns.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

DONNELLY, Margaret

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 5, 1939 DONNELLY RITES HELD TODAY

MOUNTAIN CITY, Dec. 4 – Mrs. Margaret Shoun Donnelly, aged 91 years, died at her home at Shouns, Tennessee, Sunday after an illness of several weeks. She was the only child of Henderson Carter Shoun from whom the village derived its name. She was married to Harrison Donnelly, June 13, 1866. Four children were born to this union, two sons, Dr. James S. and R. Roan Donnelly having preceded her in death; two daughters, Mrs. W. T. Smythe of Mountain City and Mrs. H. T. Wills of Shouns survive here. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Mrs. R. W. Sutherland of Snowdoun, Ala., and Mrs. W. Y. Hill of Shouns, and five great-grandchildren.

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Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Shouns Methodist church of which she has been a loyal member since early girlhood. Rev. W. L. Gates, pastor and the Rev. E. Z. Blanckecker, a former pastor will be in charge. Neighbors and friends will serve as pallbearers and flower bearers.

DONNELLY, Mary Kiser

The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 10, 1964
Mrs. J.W. Donnelly Dies In Oregon
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. J.W. Donnelly in Oregon. She was the former Miss Mary Kiser and the Widow of the late Dr. Will Donnelly. The Donnelly’s went to Oregon from here during the 1890’s where he precticde[sic] medicine until his death. The following clipping from the East Oregonian a Pendleton, Oregon newspaper is an account of Mrs. Donnelly’s death:
Mrs. J.W. Donnelly, 93, a resident of Pendleton, Ore., for the last 343 years, died at St. Anthony Hospital Tuesday. Funeral services were held Friday with Folsome Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Born in Mountain City, August 25, 1870, she married the late Dr. J.W. Donnelly January 10, 1890. He practiced in Mountain City for a time and then went west to Oregon with his wife and family, practicing in Wheeler County.
They returned to Mountain City in 1906, but soon went back to Oregon, first at Condon where he practiced medicine and owned a drug store, then to Arlington, and later to The Dalles where he was land registrar until h is death in 1930.
Mrs. Donnelly moved to Pendelton in 1930 and since then has made here[sic] home with her daughter, Mrs. A.K. Smythe.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and formerly of the pioneer Spizzerinktum Club of Pendleton, Ore. She continiued[sic] actively interested in both people and events until her final illness.
She was for many years known by her friends as “Mother Donnelly”.
Her eyesight failed her considerably in the later years of her life but she accepted in philosophically, explaining: “I will never let such things get me down when I have so many, many blessings.” She was the subject of a column-long article in the East Oregonian in 1957 on the occasion of her 87th birthday anniversary celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Dickson, the article illustrated with an excellent photo of Mrs. Donnelly.

DONNELLY, Paul

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 18, 1965 SHADY VALLEY

Mrs. D. A. Bowling was notified of the death of her cousin, Paul Donnelly, age 39 in Erwin. His death was unexpected.

DONNELLY, Richard H.

“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Friday, July 1, 1898 DEATH OF R. H. DONNELLY

After an illness of more than four months, R. H. Donnelly passed peacefully into the spirit land last Tuesday morning at 10:50 o’clock. All that loving hands and skilled physicians could do was done for the patient sufferer, but the angel of death triumphed. Mr. Donnelly was one of the most prominent citizens of the county, having often been honored with positions of trust by our people. He had been a member of the County Court longer than any other citizen of the county, occupying the responsible position of Chairman many times.

He was an honorable citizen, an upright man, a devoted husband and father. To know him was to respect, love and honor him. He was a member of the M. E. Church for many years, and also a member of the Taylorsville Lodge No. 243, F. A. &M., for more than thirty years. Funeral services were conducted at

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the home on Wednesday evening by Rev. A. E. Brown after which he was buried in the family cemetery by his brother Masons. A very large concourse of relatives and friends attended the burial services attesting the high esteem he was held by the people who knew him. At the grave the following sketch of his life was read by a brother Mason:

Brother Richard Hamilton Donnelly was born September 23rd, 1830, and died June 28th, 1898, aged 67 years, 9 months and 5 days. He was united in marriage with Eliza B. Moore December 23, 1853. To this union were born nine children, five sons, Roderick N., William R., Gustavus G., Edward L., and Chas. H., and four daughters, Francis, Emeline, Rachel and Margaret. Two sons have preceded him to the spirit land, William R., in the bloom of young manhood, and Gustavus G., in infancy. Two others, Roderick N. and Charles H. are now in Oregon. The remaining son and four daughters, together with the mother, are here to witness the sad rites of the burial of the beloved husband and father.

Brother Donnelly was made an Entered Apprentice Mason September 10th, 1866; passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft October 13th, 1866, and was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason November 12th, 1866.

Having wrought for the third of a century in this earthly Temple he has often times aided in performing the Masonic rites around the graves of our departed Brothers. He has left his Masonic record clean and unsullied.

Brother Donnelly was a kind and sympathetic neighbor, a devoted husband, a patient, loving and indulgent father. He seemed to be impressed for some time during his sickness that he could not stay with us longer and made full and complete preparation for the change that has come to him, leaving full assurance that he was ready to answer the call of the Grand Master above to come up higher.

We do not claim perfection for our departed Brother. None of us rise to such a height in this life. Therefore we ask that the mantle of charity be thrown over him imperfections (if there be any) and that his many virtues be cherished by us all.

We lay his body away to rest upon the beautiful spot where rest the bodies of his father, mother, two brothers, and his little child. From this hillside we see the old homestead where he first saw the light of day, and where he played in his childhood. In another direction we see the beautiful home where he spent many years so happily with his beloved wife and children. In this chosen spot we leave his body to sleep on peacefully under the beautiful mantle of flowers until he shall be called to the great gathering of the just on high to enter upon the rewards of those who have wrought faithfully and triumphantly here below.

DONNELLY, Robert L. (Dr.)

“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Friday, September 28, 1888 DR. ROBERT L. DONNELLY

On last Saturday morning the sad news of the death of Dr. Robert L. Donnelly, which occurred at his home one mile north of the city, was carried to his many relatives and friends throughout this section.

He was the second of thirteen children, born to Richard and Rebecca Donnelly, ten of whom survive him. He was born Jan. 10, 1822. In early life he showed a marked preference for the medical profession and began his studies under Dr. Gaston Powell. By earnest and preserving work he prepared himself to enter upon the practice of his chosen profession soon after reaching his majority, and he has for more than forty years, faithfully discharged the responsibilities thrust upon him. Never having married and not being burdened by family cares he devoted all of his leisure time to the acquirement of knowledge, and as a result he was known as one of the brainiest, most thoroughly informed men to be found in this entire country. In business affairs his word was equal to a bond. Religiously he was a Methodist. Surely a useful man has fallen, one who will be greatly missed in this section. His body was buried in the family cemetery near his home last Sunday morning, a vast concourse of friends witnessing the last sad rites. May the blessings of a compassionate Father rest with his bereaved kindred.

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DONNELLY, Robert P.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 12, 1944
Funeral services for Robert P. Donnelly, age 84, and for 27 years county superintendent of schools,

who died at 7 p.m. Saturday at his home near here after an illness of several weeks, were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., at the Mountain City Christian Church. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery.

Mr. Donnelly was instrumental in organizing the Johnson County High School and in consolidating many of the schools. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masonic Order.

He is survived by his widow, the former Ethel Wagner, to whom he married in June 1910.

DONNELLY, Robert P.

“Johnson County News, “Thursday, November 2, 1944 PROMINENT JOHNSON MAN DIES

R. P. Donnelly, 84, died at 7 p.m. last Sunday at his home near Mountain City, after an illness of several weeks.

Mr. Donnelly was prominently connected with the public schools of Johnson County for 50 years, having served as county superintendent for 27 years. He was instrumental in organizing the Johnson Tennessee Tomahawk and Johnson County News for 25 years.

Mr. Donnelly was a member of the Methodist Church since his childhood. He had belonged to the Masonic Lodge for the past 25 years and to the Western Star for 10 years.

On June 29, 1910, he was married to Miss Ethel Wagner, who survives him

Funeral services were held at 2:30 at the Christian Church in charge of the Rev. W. B. Robbins, the Rev. A. E. Brown and the Rev. Icenberg. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery.

DONNELLY, T. O.

“The Tomahawk,” May 24, 1961
T.O. DONNELLY DIES OF ATTACK WHILE FISHING
T.O. Donnelly, a 59-year-old Bristol man, died of a heart attack at Boone Lake May 13.
Mr. Donnelly had been fishing for about two hours, and he had[sic] a friend were docking their boat when he suffered the attack.
A native of Mountain City Mr. Donnelly lived at 1748 Holston Drive in Bristol. He was a salesman and director with the Mitchell Powers Hardware Co., for 26 years, and was a member of the Mountain City Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Duffy Donnelly; a son, D. Thomas E. Donnelly, Richmond, Va.; two grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Cora Donnelly, Mountain City; three sisters, Mrs. Hobert Smith, Falls Church, Va., Mrs. Harold Montye, Ormond Beach, Fla., and Miss Keith Donnelly, Hollywood, Calif.; two brothers, Harry Donnelly, Mountain City, and Lowery Donnelly, Whittier, Calif.

DONNELLY, Wade

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 4, 1966 Wade Donnelly Dies In Pa.

Word has been received here that Wade Donnelly of Cochranville, Pa. passed away last weekend after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, and the son of the late Watt and Hattie Elrod Donnelly who left this county near the end of the World War I. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Donnelly, one step-daughter, one sister, Mrs. Frances Wagner and one brother, Tom Donnelly.

Funeral services were on Wednesday (today).

DONNICA, Ella

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MRS. ELLA DONNICA
Funeral services have been held for Mrs. Ella Donnica, elderly resident of route 3, who was found

dead in her home after she had not been seen for about three days.
A local undertaker said she had died about two days before the body was found by her brother,

John B. Roberts of Elizabethton. Death was attributed to natural causes.
Surviving are a son, Pfc. Merton Printz, Army Post in Alabama; two grandchildren, a sister, Mrs.

Callie Cable of Mountain City and the brother.

DORAN, James Doran (Doc)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 28, 1949
JAMES DORAN (DOC) SMITH
James Doran (Doc) Smith, 64, died unexpectedly at his home on Route 1, Mountain City, Sunday at 9:30 p.m. He had been in poor health for sometime. He was a member of the Liberty Christian Church, a member of the Modern Woodman and a prominent merchant in Mountain City.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Smith; one daughter, Mrs. Walter Reece of Route 1, Mountain City; one brother, John Smith of Route 1, Mountain City; five sisters, Mrs. Ellen Speer and Mrs. Docia Phillippi both of Bicknell, Indiana, Mrs. Leonard Harmon and Mrs. D. E. Slimp both of Mountain City and Mrs. Hedrick Jordan of Elizabethton, and two grandsons.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Dewey Christian Church with the Rev. Conley Greer officiating assisted by the Rev. A. E. Brown and the Rev. Mabrey. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be the nephews. Flower bearers will be the nieces.
The body was removed to the home today at 2:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

DOTSON, Albert E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 23, 1955
ALBERT E. DOTSON, OLDEST MASON, DIED SUNDAY

Albert E. Dotson, 98, of Shouns, died at the home of his daughter, Miss Verna, at 3 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 20. He was a pioneer of Johnson County, having been born at Trade on May 24, 1856, the son of the late Allen and Delia Pierce Dotson.

Mr. Dotson was the oldest Mason in Johnson County, and the second oldest in Tennessee, having joined the Order in June, 1883. He was a member of the Roan Creek Baptist Church.

He attended school in Johnson County and at Holly Springs, later known as Watauga Academy at Butler. He had been a teacher in the Johnson County schools.

Surviving are two children, Miss Verna and Oscar Dean Dotson, both of Shouns; three grandchildren, Lt. Com. Bill Dotson, U. S. navy; Albert Dotson, Mountain City, and Mrs. Rufus Gryder of Bristol, and one grandson[sic] Albert Dean Gryder.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, at First Baptist Church here, with H. T. Mabry, Rev. A. E. Browne, Rev. Roby Eggers, and Rev. Tom Worley officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, with Masonic honors at the graveside.

The Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

DOTSON, Catherine Wilcox

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 27, 1945 CATHERINE WILCOX DOTSON

Catherine Wilcox Dotson was born Aug. 4, 1852 and died Dec. 14, 1945, aged 93 years, four months and 10 days.

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children: Julia Belle, William Franklin, George and Edward, all of whom predeceased Mrs. Dotson. Surviving are seven grandchildren: Mrs. Guy Mattox, daughter of Frank Dotson and Mrs. Ollie Dotson Greer; Mrs. E. R. Phipps, Mrs. W. L. Williams, Mrs. Roy Gearey, Alfred Wilson, James and Howard Wilson, children of Julia Dotson Wilson and W. S. Wilson. One granddaughter, Miss Bess Dotson,

daughter of George and Hallie Grayson Dotson, and Joe Wilson and predeceased Mrs. Dotson.
Mrs. Dotson was buried Dec. 16, 1945 in Dotson Cemetery at Trade. The funeral was in charge of

Rev. Noah Riddle

DOTSON, Loretta

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 26, 1963
Mrs. Loretta Dotson…
Mrs. Loretta Dotson, age 83 of Avondale, Pa., formerly Shouns, died in Chester County Memorial Hospital, Westchester, Pa., Sunday night after a brief illness. She was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Willie Dotson, Shouns; a daughter, Mrs. Mae B. Seats, Avondale, Pa.; three grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. with H.T. Mabry and Rev. Ernest Rash officiating. Burial was in Potter Cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DOTSON, Oscar Dean (O.D)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 15, 1968
Oscar Dean (O.D.) Dotson, age 880, Roan Creek Highway, died at his residence Friday at 10:00

A.M.
Mr. Dotson, affectionately known as “pa” to his neighbors and close friends, was a native of

Johnson County and the only son of the late Albert E. and Molly Chapel Dotson. For 12 years he was a member of the Johnson County Court, serving the last seven years as county judge. He had served two terms as Trustee of Johnson County. Prior to his county services, he was a salesman for J.L.Crumley and Sons, Bristol, and Bluff City Mills, Bluff City. He was former Worshipful Master and Secretary of Lodge No. 243 F & AM of which he had been a member for 49 years. He was a member of Roan Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lizzie Grayson Dotson; two sons, William (Bill) Dotson, Mountain City and Albert (Al) Dotson, Shouns; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Gryder, Stuart, Fla.; one sister, Miss Verna Dotson, Mountain City; one grandson, Albert G. Gryder, U.S. Navy, Charleston, S.C.; and one great-granddaughter, Annette Gryder, Charleston, S.C.

Funeral services were held in the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Sunday afternoon. Rev. Thomas Worley and Rev. R.C. Eggers, officiated. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park with Masonic graveside services.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DOTSON, Oscar Dean

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 22, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends and neighbors for their many, many acts of kindness and benevolence during the illness and death of our loved one, Oscar Dean Dotson. Your kindness and thoughtfulness has meant so much to us during these hours of sorrow. May God’s richest blessings be with each of you.

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Sincerely,
Wife, Children and Sister

DOTSON, William Greely

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 8, 1968
William Greely Dotson, age 69, of Route 2, Trade, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Wednesday

at 9:15 P.M., after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Dotson was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer. He was the son of the late William

and Jane Reece Dotson, and a member of the Centerview Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah Snyder Dotson, Trade; one son, Dayton C. Dotson, Trade;

one brother, Connor Dotson, Boone, N.C.; two half-brothers, Carl Wallace, Trade and Russell Wallace Trade. Two grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. James Adkins officiating. Burial was in the Parks Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DOTSON, William Greely

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 8, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our deep appreciation and thanks to all our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, Mr. Greely Dotson.

We would like to think[sic] all the ministers, pall-bearers[sic] and all others having a part in the service, and all those who sent flowers and food, and for the many comforting words. Also the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.

The Family of Greely Dotson

DOUGHERTY, Frank C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 28, 1936
FRANK C. DOUGHERTY
Frank C. Dougherty, 60, died this morning at three o’clock at his home near Butler. Mr. Dougherty had been ill for several weeks, his condition being serious last Thursday.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Sugar Grove Church, Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. Survivors are the widow; and two sons, Frank C. Jr., and John Thomas.

DOUGHERTY, Lillie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 9, 1966 Mrs. Lillie Dougherty. . .

Mrs. Lillie Dougherty, 84, died of a heart attack at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.D. Pierce in Troy, W.Va. last Friday, Feb. 4. Funeral services and interment were in Bristol on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Mrs. Dougherty was the widow of the late Frank Dougherty of Butler.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Aileen K. Pierce, and two sons, Frank Dougherty Jr., and Tom Dougherty; also several grandchildren.

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Miss Margaret Dougherty…
…79, Mountain City, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, of Banner Elk, N.C., Thursday at 9:00 a.m. after a lengthy illness. Miss Dougherty was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pollie Dougherty pioneer residents of Johnson County. She attended the Holly Springs College and was a graduate of Carson Newman College. She was a retired schoolteacher and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brother, T.H. Dougherty, Hanover, Va., one sister-in-law, Mrs. Lillie Dougherty, Troy, Va.; also a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from the First Baptist Church Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. W.T. Whittington and H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in the Shoun Cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DOUGHERTY, Thomas Hunter

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 3, 1966 Hunter Daugherty[sic] Dies in Virginia

Mr. Hunter Doughtery, 81, who died at his home in Richmond, Va. Tuesday, July 26, was laid to rest here in his home county on Friday in Sunset Memorial Park. He was the youngest and last of the large and eminent family of Thomas and Pollie McBride Dougherty, who resided and reared their family in the Tenth District of Johnson County near Butler.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nan Lee Meek Dougherty.

Funeral services were held on Thursday at 10 a.m. from Cool Springs Baptist Church, with interment in Mountain City preceded by a short and impressive memorial service at the First Baptist Church with Rev. A.E. Brown and Rev. J. Edward Lehman and Dean Rodney of Carson-Newman officiating.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the building fund of Cool Springs Baptist Church.

Mr. Dougherty attended Watauga Academy in Butler, and received his AB degree from Carson- Newman College at Jefferson City. He was continued to patronize his alma mater and last year contributed $10,000 toward the erection of a new science building at Carson-Newman.

After a short period of teaching Mr. Dougherty entered the University of Tennessee and graduated with a bachelor of sciencentific[sic] agriculture. He taught agriculture in North Carolina, returning to his native Tennessee as an agricultural agent in Warren County and later in Obion County for four years.

In the early 1920’s he entered the service of the Federal Government and worked for six years in rehabilitating ex-servicemen in the field of agriculture. In 1931 he was appointed farm superintendent at the Veterans hospital at Lyons, N.J. This was the beginning of agricultural work on this reservation, which was made up of a number of small, depleted farms. When he left there some years later it was the highest profit-producing farm in the Veterans Administration.

For the past 21 years he has been operating his own farm of 285 acres in Hanover County.

Mr. Dougherty has been active in Hanover county civic affairs. He was for four years president of the Hanover County Farm Bureau and a director in that organization both before and after his presidency. He was a past president of the Hanover Courthouse Ruritan club, Hanover Sheep Growers Association, vice-chairman of the Hanover ASC Committee and past president and organization member of the courthouse Ruritan Club.

He was a deacon and Bible teacher at Cool Spring Baptist Church. In 1963 he was awarded the distinguished alumnus award at Carson Newman College.
[NJSB Note: surname was spelled two ways in the obituary — DOUGHERTY and DAUGHERTY]

DOUGHERTY, Thomas Hunter

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 3, 1966 Thomas Hunter Dougherty. . .

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Thomas Hunter Dougherty of Richmond, Va. died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary McBride Daugherty.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Nan Lee Meek Daugherty, Richmond, Va; and a number of nephews and nieces.

Funeral services were conducted at Richmond, Va. Thursday at 10 a.m. The body was returned to Mountain City Thursday for funeral services conducted at the First Baptist Church Friday at 1:30 p.m. with J. Edward Lehman and Rev. A.E. Brown offiicating[sic]. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Mtn. City.

Pallbearers were nephews and flowerbearers[sic] ladies of the church.

Lewis Gentry in charge.
[NJSB Note: surname was spelled two ways in the obituary — DOUGHERTY and DAUGHERTY]

DOWELL, Anna Elizabeth

“The Tomahawk,” January 4, 1961
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Dowell…
…93, Route 2, Shouns, died MondayMonday[sic] afternoon at the Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C.
She was a member of the First Christian Church. Her husband, the late Mack Dowell, was a Christian minister and teacher and he preceded her in death 30 years ago.
Survivors include a daughter, Iva Dowell of the home; three sons, Ed, George and Will Dowell, all of Shouns; one sister, Mrs. Loretta Dotson, Shouns; 19 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren; and two great- great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the First Christian Church, Mountain City, with H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Dowell cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DOWELL, Annie Simcox

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, September 28, 1950 MRS. ANNIE SIMCOX DOWELL

Mrs. Annie Simcox Dowell, 77, died at 5 a.m., Wednesday, at her home in Shouns after a short illness.

Survivors are four daughters; two sons; the father; four brothers; a sister, and 18 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, with Rev. H. E. Mabry and Rev. Coy Riddle officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery.

DOWELL, Carolyn Irish

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 6, 1957 CAROLYN IRISH DOWELL…

… two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Dowell of Shouns, died on Thursday, Mar. 7 at the home.

Survivors include the parents; three sisters, Lois, Wanda and Sharon; one brother, Roger; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Rouse of Chilhowie, Va., the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Dowell of Shouns.

Funeral services were held Friday at noon in the chapel of Hill Funeral Home with Rev. W. N. Riddle officiating, then moved to Grocess Creek Baptist Church in Chilhowie, Va., for services at 2 p.m., with Rev. Jessee Barlow and Rev. Barm Sturgill officiating.
Burial was in Grocess Creek Church Cemetery.

DOWELL, Charlie O.

“The Tomahawk,” December 19, 1962 Charlie O. Dowell, 70

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Mountain City, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Friday at 12:10 p.m. Mr. Dowell was a native of Johnson County and a former employee of York Lynn National Fiber Co., York Lynn, Del. He was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Mountain City.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Nancy Dowell, Mountain City; three sons, J.W. Dowell of Coatsville, Pa., Ralph Dowell of Wilmington, Del., and Harold Dowell of Bristol; five daughters, Mrs. Opal Woods, Wilmington, Del., Mrs. Eula Dowell, Avondale, Pa., Mrs. Virginia Ailes, Oxford, Pa., Mrs. Verta Greer, Shouns, and Mrs. Hazel Dowell, Mountain City; 24 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Antioch Baptist Church Monday at 2 p.m. with H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Mountain City.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DOWELL, Charlie O.

“The Tomahawk,” December 26, 1962
Cards Of Thanks
We wish to express our appreciation to our many friends and neihgbors[sic] for their sympathy and helpfulness at the time of the death of our loved one, Charlie Dowell.
The flowers, the food, the many acts of kindness and words of solace were a sourge[sic] of great comfort to us and we shall always be so grateful.
Especially are we appreciative for the kind ministry of Brother Mabry and the profesional[sic] services of the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nancy Dowell and Children

DOWELL, Della

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 23, 1955
MRS. DELLA DOWELL…
Mrs. Della Dowell, 80, died Monday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Junie Maze, Neva.
Mrs. Dowell, a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Maze, Mrs. Texie May, Shouns, Mrs. Lizzie Lipford, Kennett Square, Pa., Mrs. Ann Greenwood, Westchester, Pa., Mrs. Minnie Philllips, Blanchester, O.; one son, Norman May, Cincinnati, O.; one sister, Mrs. Mandy Eggers, Sugar Grove, N. C.; three brothers, Mack Cornett, Jonesboro, Roby and Charles Cornett, Sugar Grove, N.C.; 32 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hill Funeral Home, Mountain City, Rev. Tom Worley and Rev. Theodore Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Arnold Cemetery at Trade.

DOWELL, Joe S.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 23, 1956 JOE S. DOWELL…

… 87, Rte. 2, Mountain City, died at his home early Thursday morning.

A lifelong resident of Johnson County, Dowell was a retired farmer and part-time minister of the Union Church.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Patsy Dowell; two sons, Spencer Dowell of Peachbottom, Pa., James Dowell of Mount Holly, N. C., and a sister, Mrs. Callie Vanover of Blountville.

Funeral services were held at the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, Thursday, with Rev. James Williams officiating.

Interment was in the Shingletown Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DOWELL, Michael Fred

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 14, 1959 [published at a later date]
MICHAEL FRED DOWELL…
… Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Dowell of Mountain City Rte. 1, died in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Jan. 13.
Survivors other than the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Dunn of Shouns; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Dowell of Shouns.
Funeral services were held at the chapel of the Hill Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday with Howard Winters officiating.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DOWELL, Patsy Ann

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 30, 1964
Patsy Ann Dowell…
Patsy Ann Dowell, age 75 of Mountain City, Route 2, Laurel Community, died at her home unexpectedly from a heart attack Monday, Sept. 21 at 8:15 a.m. She was a native of North Carolina but had made her home in Johnson County for many years. She was the daughter of the late Rufus and Collie Mabe Boldan and a member of the Laurel Bloomery Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons Rufus Mabe and Earl Farris, both of Mountain City; five daughters, Mrs. Ruth Forrester, Saltville, Va., Mrs. James Kilby, Shady Valley, Mrs. Claude Shores of Bristol, Mrs. Oscar Ellis, Brandy Station, Va., and Mrs. Charles Rhudy, Damascus, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Ella Shores, Laurel Bloomery; 47 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. R.C. Collins, Rev. J.C. Hank and Sam Winters officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memroial[sic] Park, Damascus, Va.
Pallbearers were Quincy McElyea, Fred Taylor, Joe Eldreth, Earl Tucker, French Sexton, and Herd Reed. Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

DOWELL, Sherman

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 6, 1956 [published at a later date] SHERMAN DOWELL…

… 91, died at his home on Rte. 2, Shouns, June 17. He was a life-long resident of Johnson County and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lizzie Dowell; 19 children, Charlie Dowell of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Mandy Snyder of Shouns; Mrs. Callie Hamby of Jonesboro; Mrs. Lily Ward of Greensboro, Ky; Link Dowell of Gifford, Pa.; Mrs. Fannie Phillips of Damascus, Va.; Mrs. Lula Greer of Shouns, Mrs. Lena Forrester of Pennsylvania; John Dowell of Shouns, Wiley Dowell of Neva; Hardin Dowell of Providence, R. I.; Frances Dowell of Shouns; Walter Dowell of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Ruth Osborne of Creston, N. C.; Mrs. Goldie Trivett of Mountain City; Mrs. Bonnie Hendricks of Roanoke, Va.; Nell, Roy and Billy Joe Dowell, all of the home, and 72 grandchildren.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DOWELL, Virgie Marie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 9, 1970 DEATHS

Mrs. Virgie Marie Dowell, 54, of Rt. 1, Shouns, died Sunday evening at her residence from an apparent heart attack. She was a native of North Carolina, but had made her home in Johnson County for the past several years. She was a daughter of the late George and Ollie Reece Greene.

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Survivors include her husband, W. Ralph Dowell, Shouns; one son, Jimmie Samons; three brothers, Kelly Greene, Mt. Ranier, Md., Bud Greene, Lenoir, N. C., and Dana Greene, Zionville, N. C.; two grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 1 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Lewis Savage, minister, officiating. Burial was in the Brown Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DOWELL, William

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 6, 1968
Highway Crash Claims Johnson County’s First Fatality For 1968

William Dowell, age 50, of Mountain City, died Monday in the Watauga Hospital, Boone, N.C., from injuries sustained when his late model Mercury automobile went out of control and crashed into a bridge about 10 miles south of Mountain City on highway 421.

Dowell was taking his mother to the hospital when his car left the highway and traveled about 400 feet before smashing into a bridge several yards from the pavement. Mrs. Dowell was hospitalized suffering from cuts and abrasions sustained in the wreck.

Mr. Dowell was the son of the late William Dowell and Mrs. Myrtle Dowell. He had worked for 20 years as a carpenter in Pennsylvania and Maryland before returning to Mountain City with his mother, where they were making their home. He attended the Calvary Baptist Church.

Besides his mother, he is survived by one son, Robert Edward Dowell, of Maryland and one sister, Mrs. Adalee Carroll of Taneytown, Maryland.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at present time. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DOWELL, William

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 27, 1968
William “Bill” Dowell, age 50, of Mary Street, died Monday, 2:00 P.M., March 4, 1968, in the

Watauga Hospital, Boone, N.C., from injuries substained[sic] in an auto accident on highway 421. Mr. Dowell was a native of Johnson County, the son of the late William Dowell and Mrs. Myrtle Evelyn Dowell.

Mr. Dowell was employed as a carpenter in Maryland and Penn. for 20 years. He attended the Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors: one son, Robert Edward Dowell, Maryland; mother, Mrs. Myrtle E. Dowell, Mountain City, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Adalee) Caroll, Taneytown, Md.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 8, at 2:30 P.M., from the Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Billy Trivett and Rev. Bruce South officiating.

The body remained at the funeral home until 12:30 P.M. Friday, at which time it was taken to the church to await the service hour.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DOWELL, William

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 27, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We want our friends and neighbors to know how grateful we are for their expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during the time of our deep sorrow in the loss of our son and brother.

We are especially grateful to DeVon Eller, Rev. Bruce South, Rev. Bill Trivette, the Lewis Gentry 653

Funeral Home and to the pall-bearers[sic] for their helpfulness. Mrs. Myrtle Dowell and daughter.

DOWELL, William

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 5, 1969 IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our son and brother, William (Bill) Dowell, who passed away March 4, 1968. Many a lonely heartache,

Often a silent tear;
But always beautiful memories, Of one we loved so dear.

Sadly missed by his Mother and Sister.

DOWELL, William

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 25, 1970 IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Williams (Bill) Dowell, who entered into eternal rest two years ago March 4, 1968.

Treasured thoughts of one so dear often bring a silent tear. Thoughts return to scenes long past,
Time rolls on, but memory lasts.
Memories are treasures

No one can steal Death a heartache No one can heal.

Mother and sister

DOWELL, William Conley

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 4, 1966 William Conley Dowell. . .

William Conley Dowell age 75 of Shouns, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Ellk[sic], N.C. Thursday at 12:30 a.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late James M. and Elizabeth Wilson Dowell. Mr. Dowell was the County Tax Assessor, a former member of Johnson County Court, a retired school teacher and retired farmer; and member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Josie Dowell, Shouns; two daughters, Miss Lena Dowell Cincinnati, hio[sic], Mrs. Beulah Mace, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two brothers George H. Dowell and Edward Dowell, both of Shouns; one sister, Miss Iva Dowell, Shouns; one grandson, Ronnie Mace; one great- grandson, Michael Dowell. One son, Buddy Dowell, Chicago.

Funeral services were conducted from Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. A.E. Brown and H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Dowell Cemetery.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

DOWNING, Elizabeth F.

“The Tomahawk,” July 24, 1963
Mrs. Elizabeth F. Downing…
Mrs. Elizabeth W. Downing of Washington, D.C., died July 10 in the Virginia Baptist Hospital, Lynchburg,

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Va. Burial was July 12 in the Arlington National cemetery by her late husband, Major William F. Downing. Mrs. Downing was the former Bess Blankenbeckler of Mountain City. She is survived by three nieces Mrs. Mary Earl Carson of Richmond, Miss Elizabeth and Miss Virginia Wiley of Lynchburg, Va.; also a large number of cousins.

DRYSON, Mary Jane

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 13, 1943 DEATH TAKES MARY JANE DRYSON

Mary Jane Dryson was born on May 2, 1855 and died May 9, 1943 at the age of 88.
She professed faith in Christ at the age of 16.
She was married to A. J. Dryson and to this union were born 5 children, 3 of which are living, R.

F. Dryson and Greene Dryson of Mountain City; Maggie Cain, Marion Falls.
She is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren and a host of friends and

relatives.
Funeral services were conducted from the home by Solomon Wood. Burial was in the Donnelly Cemetery.

DUDLEY, Maggie B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 31, 1950
MRS. MAGGIE B. DUDLEY
Mrs. Maggie B. Dudley, age 49, died in a local hospital Tuesday at 4 p.m. following a lingering illness. Mrs. Dudley was a native of Carter County but had made her home in Columbus, Ohio for the past twenty- five years. Daughter of the late Martha Calhoun and John K. Graybeal, Mrs. Dudley was called home due to the death of her father and became seriously ill while here.
Survivors are five sons, James A. Dudley, Jr., Joseph Edward Dudley, John A. Dudley, Robert Dudley and Lonnie Dudley, all of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Brock and Mrs. Virginia Smith of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren; four brothers, Eugene Graybeal, Appalachia, Va., Scott Graybeal of Morganton, N.C., Will Graybeal of Frank, N.C., Quince Graybeal of Ingalls, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Zeke Garland, Johnson City, Mrs. Jesse Birchfield, Elizabethton, Mrs. Octavie Wiseman, Ingalls, N.C., Mrs. Nonnie Melton, Buladean, N.C.
The body will be returned to the home of her sister, Mrs. Jesse Birchfield, 412 Orchard Road Tuesday afternoon and will remain there until Wednesday morning when it will be shipped to Columbus, Ohio for Funeral Services and burial.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge

DUFF, C. R., Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 14, 1948
Pfc. C. R. Duff, Jr. To Be Buried In Virginia TuesdayPfc. C. R. Duff, Jr. To Be Buried In Virginia Tuesday Was Carter County’s First Casualty in World War II
The body of Pfc. Robert Cecil Duff, Jr., 26, who was killed at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, will arrive in Leesburg, Va., Tuesday, March 17.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Lloyd Slack Funeral Home, Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be made in the Leesburg Cemetery. The father of Pfc. Duff will attend the services.
Pfc. Duff was a member of the Baltimore, Md. In 1940, and was sent overseas immediately where he was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japs made their attack.
[JAKS NOTE: Previous sentence as written] Pfc. Duff was the first World War II casualty from Carter County.
The Duff family moved to Elizabethton from Virginia a number of years ago. Pfc. Duff was a graduate of

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Ryecove High School at Ryecove, Va. He attended college at Lees-McReeae, Banner Elk, N.C. and was employed in Washington, D. C. at the time of his enlistment.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Duff of Elizabethton; three sisters, Miss Barbara Duff of this city, Mrs. Gene Spradley of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Mrs. Martha Bess Ellis of Washington, D.C.; and one nephew, Amos B. Ellis of Washington, D.C.

DUFF, Sarah Ann

“Tennessee Tomahawk,” Friday, August 10, 1900 MEMOIR.

Sarah Ann Duff was born in Washington County, Va., June 23, 1822. At the age of 16 she was impressed with the importance of the Christ life. She at once decided to seek companionship of Jesus and she was made to rejoice in the Christian religion. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the greater part of her life, but better still she was a true Christian. She was never married. For the last 20 years she lived with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Wills, Silver Lake, Tenn. In that home she was next to mother; the children and grandchildren loved her. I visited her often and always found her trusting in God On the first evening in August, she received her heavenly reward for the 62 years of faithful Christian service in this world. Rev. Wyatt, of the M. E. Church, assisted the writer in conducting the funeral service. Sister Duff was permitted to stay on earth much longer than any one expected. The last year of her life she required special care – her sister, Mrs. Wills, and nephew, N. T. Wills, spared nothing in administering to her comfort. Weep not for “Auntie,” for “precious in the sight of God is the death of his saints.” James R. Brown.

DUFFIELD, Eliza

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, September 18, 1947 MRS. ELIZA DUFFIELD…

…74, of Mountain City, Rte. 3, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Johnson, at Oak Ridge Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. Duffield who was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, had been in declining health for several years. She was a native of Johnson County.

Surviving are her husband, Samuel E. Duffield of Mountain City; five sons, Clay and Hobart of Mountain City; Jake of Bristol; Henry of Elizabethton, Rte. 3; and Clyde Duffield of Kingsport; three daughters, Mrs. May Johnson of Mountain City, Mrs. Mary Parrott of Mishawaka, Ind., and Mrs. Pearl Johnson of Oak Ridge; and one brother, Bill Hackaday of Johnson City.

Funeral services were held at Dewey Christian Church Monday at 2 p.m., with Rev. B. B. Bowers officiating. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery near Mountain City.

DUFFIELD, ELIZA JANE

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 14, 1947 MRS. SAMUEL E. DUFFIELD

Mrs. Eliza Jane Duffield, 74, of Route 3, Mountain City, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Johnson of Oak Ridge this morning. Mrs. Duffield has been in declining health for the past two years. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Samuel E. Duffield of Mountain City; five sons, Clay and Hobert of Mountain City, Jake of Bristol, Henry of Route 2, Elizabethton and Clyde Duffield of Kingsport; three daughters, Mrs. May Johnson of Mountain City, Mrs. Mary Parrott of Mishawakee, Ind., and Mrs. Pearl Johnson of Oak Ridge; and one brother, Bill Hockady of Johnson City.

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the Rev. B. B. Bowers officiating. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery.
The body will be moved to the home today at 10:00 a.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral

Home.

DUFFIELD, Henry C., Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 20, 1941
Mountain City Boy Dies Suddenly While Visiting in Virginia

Henry C. Duffield, Jr., 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duffield of Mountain City, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at 6:30 at the home of J. L. Duffield at Abingdon, VA.

The Duffield family were in Abingdon visiting at the time of the lad’s death, cause of which is unknown. It is said that he had shown no signs of illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Mountain City Baptist Church Tuesday morning at 10:00 o’clock with the Rev. Sam Edwards officiating. Interment will be in the Abby Lowe cemetery.

Henry is survived by his parents; two brothers, Hobert McKinley, and Billie Ray Duffield; one sister, Ruby Louise Duffield; and grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Duffield; all of Mountain City.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from the friends at the funeral.

The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home to the family residence Mountain City, this afternoon at 1:00 o’clock.

DUFFIELD, Henry C., Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 22, 1941 HENRY DUFFIELD

Mountain City, Oct. 22 – Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at the Mountain City Baptist church for Henry Duffield, Jr., 12 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duffield. Burial was made in the Abby Lowe cemetery near Bethel school.

Young Duffield was stricken with a brain hemorrhage on Sunday while visiting at the home of his uncle, J. L. Duffield, in Abingdon, Va., dying a few hours later. The family had gone to Abingdon to visit, after attending Sunday school at Mountain City.

The deceased was a student in the 5th grade of Bethel school.
Flower bearers were chosen from his roommates at school.
Survivors include the parents; two brothers, McKinley and Billy Ray Duffield; one sister, Ruby

Duffield; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Duffield, all of Mountain City.

DUFFIELD, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 30, 1948
INFANT DUFFIELD
Funeral services for infant Duffield daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Duffield of Route 2, Hampton, will be conducted at the Hamby Cemetery Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Survivors besides the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Davie Pierce of Fish Springs; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Duffield of Butler.
The body was moved to the home from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home Saturday afternoon.

DUFFIELD, Laura

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, September 17, 1937 MRS. LAURA DUFFIELD

Mrs. Laura Almida Duffield, colored, age 81, more familiarly known as “Aunt Laura”, died suddenly this morning at 3:50 at her home on South Roan street. She was a resident of Elizabethton since early childhood.

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Last rites will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 3:00 from the Phillippi Baptist church on Watauga avenue with the Rev. W. A. C. Breedlove, assisted by Rev. Wocmack[sic] of Johnson City, officiating. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery.

Survivors are one daughter, Miss Mammie Duffield; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lillian Duffield Stover; and grand daughter-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Duffield; six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Julia Webb of Kingsport; one brother, Grant McKesson of Kingport.

She was preceded in death three years ago by her husband William Duffield, who was the son of Charlotte and George Duffield, Cherokee Indians. One son, Nathaniel Duffield, died six years ago.

Pallbearers will be Grant Wagner, Dave McCullough, John Bowers, James Irvin, Doc Wilson, John Taylor.

Those in charge of the flowers will include Mrs. Addie Taylor, Mrs. Lucy Brown, Mrs. Fanny Stover, Mrs. George Tinner, Mrs. Annie Horton and Mrs. Paul Redrick.

DUFFIELD, Samuel E.

The Tomahawk, Mountain City, TN, page 1, Wednesday, May 7, 1958, Deaths. SAMUEL E. DUFFIELD…

…87, of Doe Valley, died Sunday, May 4, in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, after an illness of a few days.

He had lived his entire life in Doe Valley and was a retired farmer.

Survivors are five sons, Clay of Mountain City, Hobart of Oak Ridge, Jake of Bristol, Henry of Bonifay, Fla., and Clyde of Kingsport; three daughters, Mrs. May Johnson of Mountain City, Mrs. Pearl Johnson of Kingsport, and Mrs. Mary Johnson of Mishawaka, Ind.; 14 grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at an Elizabethton funeral home chapel at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Burl Garland and Rev. William H. Martin officiating. Cardin Brothers quartet was in charge of the music.
Burial was in Lowe cemetery in Doe Valley.

DUGGER, Abbie

“The Tomahawk,” February 7, 1962
Abbie Dugger…
…71, Butler, Rt. 3, died at Hicks Nursing Home, Bristol Va., Wednesday evening after a long illness, Mrs. Dugger was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Sugar Grove Bapt. Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ode Dugger, West Grove, Pa.; and Mrs. Gene Ward, Neva; one brother, Garfield Dugger, Butler; one sister, Mrs. Lona Guy, Sugar Grove, N.C.
Also 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. G.R. Blackburn to officiate. Burial was in Dugger cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

DUGGER, Amanda

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 6, 1942 MRS. AMANDA DUGGER

Mrs. Amanda Dugger, wife of E. E. Dugger, died at their home on Stoney Creek (Dry Hollow) Tuesday morning at eight o’clock at the age of 62.

Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at two-thirty o’clock, conducted by Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Rev. George Westmoreland. Interment will be in the Dugger cemetery.

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Mrs. Dugger is survived by her husband, E. E. Dugger, one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Winters, and seven grandchildren.

DUGGER, Benjamin

“Elizabethton Star” Thursday, April 30, 1942 BENJAMIN DUGGER

Benjamin Dugger, age 48, died in a Knoxville hospital Monday morning at 10:30, after a lingering illness. He was a native of Johnson county and a member of the Missionary Baptist church. Survivors are his father, Ollie Dugger; four sisters, Mrs. Susie Norris of South Watauga, Mrs. Orthie Dugger, of Butler, Mrs. Cora Harmon of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Fay Campbell of Butler; three brothers, Rollie of Columbus, Ohio; Rhudy and David, of Butler.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 today from the Meadow View Missionary Baptist church at Buntontown; burial will be made in the family cemetery. Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the funeral.

DUGGER, Bertha

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 28, 1942 MRS. BERTHA DUGGER

Mrs. Bertha Dugger, age 54, died at her home at Butler, Route 1, Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. after a short illness.

She was a native of West Va., but had made her home in Butler for the past 6 years.

Survivors are her husband, Tom Dugger, Route 1, Butler; 2 brothers, Floyd Mullins, Princeton, West Va., Ben Mullins, Campbell, West Va.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ona Breningstall, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Mrs. Ida Stone, King George, Va.

Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the home with the Rev. J. J. Richardson in charge. Burial will be made in the Wolfe cemetery.

Active pallbearers and flower-bearers will be selected from friends at the funeral. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

DUGGER, Bertha

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 2, 1943 Johnson Countian Jailed Following Death of His Wife

MOUTAIN CITY, Jan. 2—Tom Dugger, 55 year old farmer, residing about four miles from Butler in the fifth district of Johnson County, was arrested Wednesday evening by Constable L. G. Winters and Sheriff Wiley Dillon a brought to the Mountain City jail charged with the voluntary manslaughter in the death of his wife Christmas day, following a brief illness. Burial services for Mrs. Dugger, 54, had been set for Tuesday when an investigation into the cause of death was asked by relatives arriving for the funeral.

Examination by three physicians showed numerous bruises and cuts on the body and a coroner’s inquest was held which resulted in sufficient evidence for the holding of Mr. Dugger for further investigation. The hearing was held on Wednesday evening and the body released and funeral services were held on Thursday. Interment was in the Wolfe cemetery near the farm home of the Duggers.

Mrs. Dugger is survived by two brothers, Floyd Mullins of Princeton, W. Va., and Ben Mullins, Campbell, W. Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Ona Bromingstall of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Mrs. Ida Stone of King George, Va. She was a native of West Virginia but had resided in this county for the past six years.

Mr. Dugger will be given a preliminary hearing before Squire Lee Cable in the immediate future.

DUGGER, Bertha

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Mt. City Man Charged With Manslaughter Granted New Trial
MOUNTAIN CITY, Feb. 6 – Johnson City circuit court has been in session here this week. Most

of the week has been taken up with minor cases. Sheriff Willey Dillon stated he was trying to clean up all old cases on the docket.

Tom Dugger, a citizen of the 5th district near Butler, who was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of his wife a few weeks ago, was convicted by the jury. However, the verdict was set aside by Judge Vines as being too severe for the evidence presented. A new trial was granted. This will be heard at another term of court, which will convene the first Monday in June. Prosecuting Dugger were acting Attorney General George Vines, assistant Attorney General Frank Hawkins and O. H. Wilson, local attorney. Defense council was composed of H. A. Donnelly, H. B. Goodwin and former Attorney General J. Luke Grayson, all of Mountain City.

Mrs. Dugger died after a brief illness and it was charged that she had been beaten and bruised receiving injuries that caused her death.

Court adjourned Thursday afternoon.

DUGGER children

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 24, 1940
DUGGER CHILDREN
Within ten days, Mr. and Mrs. George Dugger, of Route four, have lost two children by death, little boys twins. The first child died on March 14th, while James Troy died at ten o’clock yesterday morning at the home of his parents.
Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Mack and Buddy; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Dugger and Mrs. Maggie Nidiffer of Elizabethton, Route four.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home, the Rev. John Hall in charge. Burial will be in the McCloud Cemetery.

DUGGER, Chrisley B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 14, 1948
Long Illness Fatal To Chrisley Dugger
Chrisley B. Dugger, 62, native of Carter County and employee of American Bemberg Corporation, died in the Veterans Hospital in Johnson City Friday evening following a long illness.
Mr. Dugger served with the Second U. S. Calvary in the Philippines before World War I. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Ethel Dugger of 322 Cedar Street; two sons, Joe, at home, and Albert, student at the University of Tennessee Dental College at Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Minnick, Mrs. Paul Stout of Elizabethton, and Ruth Dugger of the home; three brothers, T. A. Dugger, Sr., George F. Dugger and E. F. Dugger of Elizabethton; four sisters, Mrs. A. L. Simerly of Santa Cruz, California, Mrs. Ora Hyder, Mrs. Amanda McKeehan, and Mrs. Alice Mosley of Carter County.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church this afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. William C. Taggart and Chaplain Harry T. Wright of the Veterans Home officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Luther Adams, W. E. Wilson, D. S. Mottern, George Crumley, Robert Shell, Alf Bradley, W. C. Fair and Keton Crumley.
Flower bearers are Mesdames Ossie Hart, Mrs. W. C. Fair, Esther Crumley, Sam Taylor, L. M. Foust Jr., Edith Young, Ota Collins, Sexton Hyder, Edith Dugger, and Mesdames Jessie Brooks, Nell Thompson, Erma Dykes, June Viola Phillips, Mary Joe Fair, Tommy Dugger, Helen Von Gelder, Sophia Komarony, Misses Jean Holden, Maggie Shell, Georgia Riddle, Mamie Dugger, Margaret Thompson, Mrs. Melvin Kelly and Mrs. Neta Douglas.

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Music will be in charge of the church choir.
The pallbearers and flower bearers are requested to be at the church at 2:30 o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DUGGER, Clarence

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 25, 1935
CLARENCE DUGGER
Clarence Dugger, aged 14, died at the home of his parents on Gap Creek Wednesday night at 11:00 after a short illness.
Surviving are father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jett Dugger; five sisters, Laura, Hannah, Luster, Dorothy and Virginia; one brother, James.
Private funeral services will be conducted from the home this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, the Rev. Dan Sams officiating. Interment will be in the Hyder Cemetery

DUGGER, Clyde Bynom

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 14, 1969 DEATHS

Clyde Bynom Dugger, 18, of Kelton, Pa., was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident April 30 th in West Grove, Pa. Mr. Dugger was a native of Johnson County but had made his home in Pennsylvania for the past several months. He was employed by the Davis Mushroom House in Pennsylvania. He attended Bakers Gap Baptist Church.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde James Dugger, West Grove, Pa.; four brothers, Randolph, Bob, Timmy and Richard, all of Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Dave Calhoun, and Patricia Marie Dugger, both of West Grove, Pa.; maternal grandmother; several aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the Bakers Gap Baptist Church May 4, 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Ronder Earpe and Rev. Kermit Combs officiating. Burial was in the Bakers Gap Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DUGGER, Dalton Gregg

“The Tomahawk, Wednesday, January 26, 1955 DALTON GREGG DUGGER

Dalton Gregg Dugger, 43, Butler, died in Memorial Hospital, Tuesday morning after a brief illness.

A life-long resident of Butler community, Mr. Dugger was a cabinetmaker by trade.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. O’Dell Dugger, two sons, Jimmy and Bill; two daughters, Hattie and Gail; his father, Ham Dugger, Butler; six half-brothers, Rex and Clyde Dugger, Butler; Warren Dugger, Hampton; Bill Dugger, South Carolina; Kenneth and Richard Dugger, Butler; seven half-sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Williams, Elizabethton, Mrs. Betty Lou Greer, Elizabethton, Amanda Dugger, Johnson City, Mrs. Pansy Bowman, Butler, Mrs. Dovie Dugger, Butler, and Mrs. James Tester, rte. 5, Johnson City.

DUGGER, David Tucker

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 26, 1938
OBITUARY
Funeral services for David Tucker Dugger, 85, who died at his home on Gap Creek Sunday night after a short illness, will be conducted from the Baptist church on Gap Creek this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. The

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Rev. John Meredith, will be in charge of the services.
Mr. Dugger is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Ann Dugger, two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Edens and Miss Hattie Dugger of Gap Creek.
Pallbearers will be selected from the nephews.
Flowerbearers[sic] will be: Hannah Dugger, Laura Dugger, Florence Dugger, Frances Dugger, Mrs. Emma Hill, Mrs. Rittie Hardin, Miss Ruth Dugger, Miss Kate Dugger.

DUGGER, Donnis Macel

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 17, 1945 Funeral Wednesday For Mrs. Dugger

Mrs. Donnis Macel Dugger, age 26, died in local hospital Sunday afternoon at 6:15 p.m. after an illness of one month.

She was a member of the Meadow View Baptist Church.

Survivors are her husband, Willard Dugger, two children, Bobby Ray and Willard Allen, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Avery Harmon, three sisters, Mrs. Lura Cable, Eunice Harmon, Betsy Harmon, Butler, four brothers, Allen, R-1, Elizabethton, Norman, Bobby, Billy, of Butler.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 from the Meadow View Baptist Church with Rev. Roby Stout, Rev. Dayton Jones, and Rev. Russell Potter officiating.

Burial will be made in Bunton Cemetery.

The body will be returned to the home of the parents R-2, Butler, Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock.

Active pallbearers: Roddy Evans, Earl Arney, Oed[sic] Campbell, George Day, Dewey Payne, David Dugger.

Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DUGGER, Donnis Macel

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 27, 1945 MRS. WILLARD DUGGER

Funeral services for Mrs. Donnis Macel Dugger, 26, Elizabethton, who died Sunday 6:15 p.m. in an Elizabethton hospital following an illness of a month, was held at the Meadowview Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Officiating ministers were Rev. Roby Stout, Rev. Daton Jones and Rev. Russell Potter.

Survivors are her husband, Willard Dugger, two sons, Bobbie Ray and Willard Allen; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Avery Harmon, Butler; four brothers, Allen Harmon, Elizabethton, Norman, Bobbie and Billy Harmon, all of Butler.

Mrs. Dugger was a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church.

DUGGER, Edna Jane

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 18, 1965 Edna Jane Dugger. . .

Enda[sic] Jane Dugger, age 76 of 700 Fifth St., Elizabethton, died unexpectedly at her home Saturday.

Miss Dugger was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Oak Street Baptist Church.

Survivors include three brothers, J.J. Dugger, Rt. 6, Jonesboro, D.D. Dugger, Rt. 4, Johnson City and Mack Dugger Sr., of the home; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Bell, Rt. 8, Jonesboro.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday from Oak Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Gilbert Adams officiating.

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Dugger, Raymond Dugger, Mack Dugger, Jr., Wiley Bell, Virgil Bell, Edgar Bell and William Jackson. Tetrick in charge.

DUGGER, Elbert E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 24, 1949
Elbert Dugger Dies At Home After Illness
Elbert E. Dugger, 72, died at his home in Pinecrest on Milligan Road, Tuesday, at 6 o’clock after a short illness.
Mr. Dugger was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gourley Dugger, one daughter, Mrs. Ham Winters, Route 5, Elizabethton, six grandchildren, and two sisters of Colorado.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 Thursday afternoon from the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Rev. G. D. Barrett officiating.
Burial will be in Caldwell Springs Cemetery.
Active pallbearers, R. B. David, E. E. Walker, Cecil Hyder, James Hyder, George Cole, Jim Elliott, Earnest Buckles, Conway Hyder.
Flower bearers, Maggie Davis, Mrs. Cecil Hyder, Mrs. Clay Hyder, Mrs. Floyd Dugger, Mrs. Lillian Nidiffer, Mrs. James Hyder, Mrs. George Cole, and Mrs. James Elliott.
The funeral cortege will leave the home at 1 o’clock to go to the church. The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock and taken to the home in Pinecrest on Milligan Road.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

DUGGER, Elijah (Mrs.)

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 7, 1946 BUNTON TOWN

A number of people of this community attended the funeral of Mrs. Elijah Dugger at the Elk River Church, last Thursday.

DUGGER, Ellen Marie Syren

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 5, 1943 Death Takes Mrs. T. A. Dugger, Sr.

Mrs. T. A. Dugger, Sr., age 67, died at her home at 509 Maple street this morning at 2:20 o’clock after a short illness.

Mrs. Dugger, formerly, Ellen Marie Syren, was the daughter of the late Peter Magnus Syren and Brita Sophia Syren. She was born at Jungking, Sweden. She came to this county when a young girl and married Thomas Alexander Dugger on July 1, 1900 in Waukegan, Illinois.

Mrs. Dugger was the mother of nine children, five of whom survive her. She was a member of the first Baptist church of this city and a member of the T.E.L. class and Ruth Walden circle of the Missionary Society of that church.

She is survived by her husband, T. A. Dugger; four daughters, Mrs. Edith Dugger, Mrs. Walter Van Gelder, Mrs. Gaza Komaromy and Miss Edna Dugger; one son, T. A. Dugger, Jr., all of this city; a sister, Mrs. Manuel Silveria, Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island; and another sisters and two brothers living in Stockholm Sweden; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at three o’clock at the First Baptist church with the Rev. V. Floyd Starke in charge. Edmond D. Keith will have charge of the music. Burial will be made in the Highland Cemetery.

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time for the services.
Active pallbearers, who are requested to be at the church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, will be Manley

Oaks, P. P. Bain, Fred Moore, J. E. Colvin, W. K. Riner, J. B. Crowe, B. H. Williams and E. A. Bushman. The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home at five o’clock this

afternoon.

DUGGER, Frank

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 20, 1967 Flash

FRANK DUGGER of Butler, died unexpectedly about 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday). He is believed to have suffered a heart attack. No details were available at press time.

DUGGER, Frank B. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 7, 1964
Mrs. Frank B. Dugger…
Mrs. Frank B. Dugger, age 69, Route 1, Butler, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was a native of Johnson County, the daughter of the late E.B. and Margaret Anderson Isaacs. She was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Frank B. Dugger; one daughter, Mrs. Maude Skelton, Petersburg Va.; four sons, Lloyd Fred Dugger, Gainesville, Fla., Earl Dugger of the home, Avis Ray and David Dugger, both of Cleveland, Ohio; six brothers, George Isaacs, Forest Grove, Mont., Evander Isaacs, Boone, N.C., Ben Isaacs, Route 2, Butler Fred Isaacs, of Route 1, Elizabethton, Joe Isaacs, Elizabethton, Paul Isaacs, Route 7, Elizabethton; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 2 p.m. from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Campbell, assisted by Rev. Lawrence Hagaman. Music in charge of church choir. Burial was in Dry Hill Cemetery.
Hathaway-Percy in charge.

DUGGER, Frank B. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 14, 1964
Cards Of Thanks
We are very appreciative for so many friends who showed their kindness to us in so many ways during the death of our loved one Mrs. Frank B. Dugger. Your comforting words, acts of kindness, beautiful flowers, the nice food and every deed was a great comfort to us.
We will always remember the acts of kindness, and are especially grateful to the officiating ministers, Rev. Earl Campbell and Rev. Lawrence Hagaman; also to the Sugar Grove choir for the beautiful songs that were sung.
We will always be grateful to the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home for the wonderful service and sympathy. The Family of Mrs. Frank B. Dugger.

DUGGER, Fred L.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 25, 1956
FRED L. DUGGER IS KILLED AS 70 – TON BRIDGE FALLS [group photo]

FRED L. DUGGER (center above, back row) was killed instantly at 1:15 o’clock the afternoon of Tuesday, April 24, when a 53-foot section of a new bridge under construction over Elk River at Elk Mills, near Hampton, collapsed. He had been working as a carpenter on the project.

A member of the Johnson County Board of Education, Mr. Dugger was served at the funeral on Thursday afternoon by the other members as pallbearers, and all county schools were dismissed in tribute.

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In the above picture, the last taken of the deceased, so far as is known, the Board of Education members include (front row, left to right) Dr. R. O. Glenn, Superintendent Ross D. Fritts, Ray Stalcup, and (back row, left to right) Earl Shull, Fred Dugger (the deceased), and Edgar P. Cole.

DUGGER, George

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 27, 1934
GEORGE DUGGER
George Dugger, two-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dugger, died at the home in Watauga Valley this morning at four o’clock. Funeral services will be conducted from the home with the Rev. W. R. Kilgore in charge at ten o’clock Saturday morning.

DUGGER, George L.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 14, 1967
FINAL RITES HELD AT WALLA WALLA FOR G. L. DUGGER

Final rites were held at Groseclose Chapel in Walla Walla, Wash. for George L. Dugger who died in Walla Walla hospital May 28 at the age of 78.

The Rev. Paul White of First Baptist Church of Milton-Freewater, officiated. Ken Klein sang “Good Night and Good Morning” and “Sweetly Resting” accompanied at the organ by Mrs. David Almon.

Honorary pallbearers were Ben Johnson, Arthur Koon, Millard H. Grogan, Asa Demaris, Earl Ransom and Harold Judd. Active bearers were Earl Brumbach, Carl Groth, Carl Miller, Ray Northrup, Howard Grogan and Charles Robertson.

Mr. Dugger was born May 9, 1889. He went to Walla Walla Valley in 1919 and married his wife, Lola, June 17, 1923. Dugger farmed until his retirement in 1965.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Stateline Grange.

Survivors include his wife at the family home; a daughter, Lois I. Miller of Yakima; a brother, Sam Dugger of Campbellville, Ky., three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Concluding services and interment were in the Milton-Freewater cemetery.

DUGGER, Hattie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 10, 1940 MRS. HATTIE DUGGER

Mrs. Hattie Dugger, age 64, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Edens, on Gap Creek last night at 11:00 o’clock.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Edens and Miss Grace Price; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Edens; and thirteen grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Johnny Hall will officiate. Burial will be in the Jones Cemetery.

DUGGER, Henry Little

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 23, 1950
HENRY LITTLE DUGGER
Henry Little Dugger, age 56, died at the home of Lem Dugger, Roan Mountain, Route 1, Friday a.m. Mr. Dugger had been in failing health for a number of years. He was a native of Carter County.
Survivors are three brothers, Elijah Dugger of Butler, Carter Dugger of Butler, and George Dugger of Johnson City.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Elk River Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Roby Stout, pastor of the church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Elk River Baptist Church Cemetery.

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The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time to be removed to the church Sunday.

DUGGER, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 21, 1936
INFANT DUGGER
Last rites for Elizabeth Anne, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dugger of Elizabethton, were conducted Sunday afternoon, August 16th. Interment was in the Siam Cemetery.
Those in charge of the floral offerings were Maggie Fair, Ella Mae Hampton, Ollia Hampton and Goldie Henegar.

DUGGER, James C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 24, 1942 JAMES C. DUGGER

James C. Dugger, age 71, a well known farmer of Johnson county, died at his home, Butler, Tenn., R.F.D. No. 1, early this morning after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Sugar Grove Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev.[sic] J. J. Richardson, and Rev. James Gregg in charge. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Dugger is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ordia Dugger; two sons, Folk Dugger, Kingsport, Tenn., and Davis Dugger, Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Davis, War, W. Va., and Mrs. Andy Bunton, Butler; also seven grandchildren.

Nieces and nephews will act as pall-bearers[sic] and flower-bearers.

The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home to the family residence this afternoon at 4:00 o’clock.

DUGGER, James Troy

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 24, 1940
DUGGER CHILDREN
Within ten days, Mr. and Mrs. George Dugger, of Route four, have lost two children, by death, little boy twins. The firs child died on March 14th, while James Troy died at ten o’clock yesterday morning at the home of his parents.
Survivors are the parents, two brothers, Mack and Buddy; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Dugger and Mrs. Maggie Nidiffer of Elizabethton, Route four.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home, the Rev. John Hall in charge. Burial will be in the McCloud Cemetery.

DUGGER, J. D. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 11, 1956 MRS. J. D. DUGGER…

… 50, of Butler, Rte. 2, died in a Knoxville hospital after a brief illness.

Mrs. Dugger was a native of North Carolina, but had lived in Johnson County the past 30 years. She was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church, Butler.

Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Potter, Jr. of Barberton, O., and Jeanette Dugger of the home; one son, James O. Dugger, stationed with the navy at Norfolk, Va.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown of Butler; one sister, Mrs. Eva Tester of Rte. 1, Butler; seven brothers, Atlee, Ree, Stanley, R. V. and Hayden Brown, all of Butler, Don Brown of Jenkins, Ky., and Shirley Brown of Bluff City.

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DUGGER, John A. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 11, 1959
MRS. JOHN A. DUGGER
Mrs. John A. Dugger, 83, Butler Rte. 1, died at her home Tuesday afternoon.
She was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church and a native of Johnson County.
Survivors include three sons, L. R. (Doc) Dugger, Mark Dugger, and Norman Dugger, all of Butler; four daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Wilson, Mrs. Reda Wolfe, Mrs. Tina Green, Mrs. Mollie Stanton, all of Butler; one sister, Mrs. Victoria Arnold of Neva; four brothers, Wiley Tester of McEwen, W. C. Tester, R. M. Tester and J. S. Tester, all of Butler; 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. J. J. Richardson, Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. Rhonda Earp officiating. Music will be furnished by the Hagaman Quartet and the Sugar Grove Church Quartet.
Burial will be in Dry Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the nephews.

DUGGER, John Barkley

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 22, 1950
DUGGER CHILD DIES
John Barkley Dugger, infant son born to Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dugger, at 5:12 p.m. yesterday, died this morning in a local clinic at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Mrs. Dugger is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Barkley of 210 Watauga Avenue. Mr. Dugger’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. George F. Dugger of Biltmore.
Mrs. Dugger’s condition today is reported as fair.

DUGGER, John Barkley

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 23, 1950
INFANT DUGGER
Infant John Barkley Dugger, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dugger of Elizabethton, died in Franklin Clinic Tuesday morning.
Survivors are the parents, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barkley, Elizabethton; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Dugger of Elizabethton; great grandmother, Mrs. Finley Richards of Elizabethton.
Short services were conducted from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. E. H. Ogle officiating. Mrs. A. M. Ayers in charge of music.
Burial was in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

DUGGER, John Elias

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 19, 1930
JOHN ELIAS DUGGER
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for John Elias Dugger, 72, who died at his home at Butler Sunday afternoon. Mr. Dugger has lived in Butler all of his life. He was married to Miss Martha Ellen Grumrill[sic], December 17, 1877. She died four years ago. Mr. Dugger professed faith in Christ early in life and united with the Baptist church of Butler.
Survivors are five daughters, Sadie Dugger of Butler, Mrs. Bessie Johnson of Organ[sic], Mrs. W. D. Day, Mrs. Dora Shoun, Neva, and Mrs. G. G. Walker of Butler; four sons, Duff, Joe, Willie, and Clay, the last two of Organ[sic]; and one brother, J. B. Dugger.

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Pall bearers[sic] were Thomas Cable, T. M. Matherly, J. H. Reece, E. I. Lewis, G. D. Stout, and A. H. McQueen.
Flower girls were Irene Reece, Virginia VanCamp, Grace Raussu, Ruby Neatherly, Myra Eggers, and Doris McQueen.

[JAKS Note: per JCT deaths he was son of James Dugger and Rebecca Vines; wife’s maiden surname was GREENWELL]

DUGGER, John Garfield

“The Tomahawk,” February 14, 1962
John Garfield Dugger…
…79, Butler, Route 1, died at his home early Tuesday morning from a heart attack.
Mr. Dugger was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lona Guy, Sugar Grove, N.C.; a large number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church Friday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Lawrence Hagaman officiating. Church choir in charge of music. Burial was in Dugger Cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DUGGER, Johnny

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 2, 1948
JOHNNY DUGGER
Johnny Dugger, four-months-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Dugger, died at the home, on Route 4, Butler, Sunday at 5:30 a.m.
Survivors are the parents, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dugger, Butler, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cook, Jonesboro.
Services were to be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Elk River Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Stansberry officiating. Burial will be in Whitehead Cemetery. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

DUGGER, Joseph Oliver

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 12, 1945 Aged Johnson Countian Succumbs At His Home

Joseph Oliver Dugger, 89, died at his home at Butler, Route 2, yesterday morning after a short illness. Mr. Dugger was a prominent farmer of Johnson County, and one of the oldest citizens of that section. He was a member of the Meadow View Baptist Church.

Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Ode Campbell of Butler, Mrs. Harry Norris, Watauga, Mrs. Cora Harmon of Elizabethton; three sons, David Dugger of Butler, Rhudy Dugger of Elizabethton, Raleigh Dugger of Columbus, O.; 17 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Meadow View Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Jay R. Stout, The Rev. J. J. Richardson, and the Rev. Stanley Brown officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Clinton Isaacs, Logan Potter, Spencer Buntin, George Day, Capt. Thomas Cable, George Cable, Dewey Cable.

Honorary pallbearers: Clinton Isaacs, Logan Potter, Spencer Buntin, George Day, Capt. Thomas Cable, George Cable, Mack Buntin, Millard Potter.

Flower bearers: Daisy Bunting, Marquhetta Day, Katy Evans, Sophia Lunceford, Mary Lou Bunting, Edith Main, Stella Main, Ann Reece Cable.

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Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DUGGER, Joseph Oliver

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, November 15, 1945 JOSEPH O. OLIVER

Joseph Oliver Dugger, 89, died at his home on Butler, Route 2, Sunday morning following a brief illness.

A prominent farmer of Johnson County, Dugger was one of the oldest citizens of this section. He was a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church and participated in religious activities until a short time before his death. He contributed the site on which the church stands.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ode Campbell, Butler, Mrs. Cora Harmon, Elizabethton, Mrs. Happy Norris of Watauga, and Orpha Dugger of Butler; three sons, David Dugger, Rudy Dugger of the home, Raleigh Dugger of Columbus, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Meadowview Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. Roby Stout, Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. Stanley Brown officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Clinton Isaacs, Logan Potter, Spencer Bunton, George Day, Capt. Thomas Cable, George Cable, and Dewey Cable.

The body was removed to the residence Monday at 11 a.m.

DUGGER, Laura Dean

“The Tomahawk,” May 31, 1961
Mrs. Laura Dean Dugger…
…Route 1, Neva, died Saturday afternoon at the home of Paul Dugger, Hickory, N.C.
She was a member of the Locust Gap Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving are four sons, Hobert Dean, Butler, Russell Dugger, Neva, Paul and Lee Ray Dugger, both of Hickory, N.C.; a daughter, Mrs. Mae Tester of Avondale, Pa.; 49 grandchildren and 52 great-Grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday from the Locust Gap Baptist Church with Rev. John Harris, Rev. Grady V. Stout and Rev. Clay Henderson officiating.
Interment in Dugger cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DUGGER, Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 9, 1938
LEE DUGGER
Lee Dugger, six years old, died Tuesday night at the home of his parents near Butler.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. J. J. Richardson in charge. Interment was in the Elk Cemetery.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dugger; two sisters, Betty Jo and Lou Ella; four brothers, Ed, Earl, Clyde and Lloyd.

DUGGER, Loss M.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 14, 1960 LOSS M. DUGGER…

… 67, Mountain City, died at Mountain Home, Johnson City, at 10:00 a.m. following an extended illness, Dec. 5.

A native of Johnson County, Dugger had lived in Akron, O. for 30 years. He was employed by General Tire and Rubber Co. He retired two years ago.

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He was a member of the Mountain City Baptist Church and a veteran of World War I.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Anna Dugger of the home; one son, Dayle Dugger of Talmadge, O.; two daughters, Mrs. Nell Turner, Stow, O., and Mrs. Jackie Williamson, Forest City, N. C.; six grandchildren; two brothers, Sam Dugger, Camels-[sic] Ky., and George Dugger, Milton, Ore.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. from Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. H. Walton Grady officiating.

DUGGER, Loss M.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 14, 1960 CARDS OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our neighbors, many friends and relatives for their kindness, beautiful flowers and other expressions of sympathy in the recent loss of our beloved husband and father. We especially wish to thank the Rev. Walton Grady for his kind and courteous service.

The Family of Loss M. Dugger

DUGGER, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 11, 1945 OBITUARIES

DUGGER, Mrs. Mary, 81, died at her home Butler Star route Tuesday evening. She had been a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church since she was sixteen. Survived by six sons: Lambert H., Ceford C., Hunter H., R. Tonie, Dan B. and Frank W. of Butler; two daughters, Jean of Butler, and Mary B. Dugger of Johnson City; two sisters, Mrs. Smith of Eubank, Ky., Mrs. John Harmon of Whaley, N. C.; 19 grandchildren four of whom are in the service. Funeral services will be held from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. Haven Lowe officiating. The nephews will act as pallbearers and the granddaughters will serve as flower bearers. The body will be removed to the home at six o’clock this evening. Tetrick Funeral Home.

DUGGER, Mary

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, April 12, 1945 MRS. MARY DUGGER

Mrs. Mary Dugger, 81, died at her home at Butler, on Tuesday night after a long illness.
She had been a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church ever since she was 16 years old. Survivors are six sons, Lamber H., Ceford C., Hunter H., R. Tonie, Dan B., and Frank W. Dugger,

all of Butler; two daughters, Miss Jean Dugger, Butler, and Miss Mary B. Dugger, Johnson City; 19 grandchildren, four of whom are in the armed forces, and two sisters, Mrs. James Smith, of Newbank, Ky. and Mrs. John Harmon, Whaley, N. C.

Funeral services were held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, the Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. Haven C. Lowe officiating. The nephews were pallbearers, nieces were flower bearers. Interment was made in Dugger Cemetery.

DUGGER, Mary Anne

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 18, 1940 MRS. MARY DUGGER

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Anne Dugger, 77, who died Sunday evening at her home on Gap Creek, were held yesterday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the Gap Creek Church, Rev. John Hall and Rev. John Shepherd officiating. Burial was made in the family cemetery.

Surviving are one son, P. B. Arnett; Gap Creek; three daughters, Mrs. Jim Hopson, Roan Mountain; Mrs. W. A. Chambers and Mrs. Sam Lyons, Elizabethton; one brother Nat Whitehead, Johnson

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City; one sisters, Mrs. A. G. Whittimore, Elizabethton; also 35 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.

DUGGER, Mary Estes

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 14, 1959
MRS. MARY ESTES DUGGER…
… Butler, died at 1:40 a.m. October 3, following an extended illness.
Mrs. Dugger was a native of Washington county, and a graduate of the Appalachian School of Nursing, class of 1925.
She was the daughter of the late Samuel A. Estes. She was a member of the Butler Baptist Church, where she was active in the various church organizations until she became ill.
Survivors include her husband, W. (Duff) Dugger; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Adkins, Galax, and Mrs. Wilma D. Grindstaff, Kingsport; one son, Charles E. Dugger, of the air force, Donaldson Air Force Base, Greenville, S. C., her mother, Mrs. S. A. Estes, Route 1, Johnson City; four sisters, Mrs. Mamie Martin, Jonesboro, Mrs. John T. Crouch, Jonesboro, Mrs. Daisy Alphard, Mt. Dora, Fla., and Ruby Estes, Route 1, Johnson City; two brothers, Stanley A. Estes, Knoxville, and William E. Estes, Rt. 1, Jonesboro; three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Elizabethton with Rev. R. F. Fowler officiating. Burial was in Butler Memorial cemetery.

DUGGER, Nettie Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 30, 1949
NETTIE MAE DUGGER
Nettie Mae Dugger, age 37, died in the Bluefield Sanatorium Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock after a lingering illness.
The body will arrive at the home of her brother, Ralph Johnson, 710 North East Street, today where it will remain until time for the funeral hour.
She is survived by her husband, Carter Dugger, three children, Eugene, age 12, Shirley, age 9, and Nell age 6, all of West Virginia.
Her father, General Johnson, Newland, N. C.; 5 brothers, Ralph Johnson, Dempsey Johnson, both of Elizabethton, Clyde, Charles, [?Sonny Boy] Johnson, all of Newland, North Carolina.
Burial will be at the Johnson Cemetery at Vale, North Carolina.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete, under the direction of the funeral home at Newland.
[JAKS NOTE: The last of the brothers’ names has a dark line through it but appears to be Sonny Boy.]

DUGGER, Nina Snyder

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, January 25, 1945 MRS. NINA SNYDER DUGGER

Mrs. Nina Snyder Dugger, 25, of Butler, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Long Beach, Calif.

Survivors are the husband, Seaman Second Class John Norman Dugger; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Snyder of Butler; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Williams of Johnson City and Mrs. Gladys Rambo of Doeville; six brothers, Kyle Snyder of Chattanooga, Glenn Snyder of Butler, Dan Snyder of Akron, O., Wade Snyder of Williamson, W. Va., and Bernie and Ernest Snyder of the U. S. Navy.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at the Bakers Gap Church at 2 p.m. Donnelly Funeral Home will have charge of the arrangements.

DUGGER, Ordie

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 9, 1943 MRS. ORDIE DUGGER

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Mrs. Ordie Dugger, age 58, of Butler, died in a local hospital Thursday evening at 10 o’clock.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Sugar Grove Baptist church with the Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. James Gregg in charge. Interment will be made in the Sugar Grove cemetery.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Andy Bunton, Butler; Mrs. Carl Davis, West Virginia; two sons, Davis Dugger, Butler; Folk Dugger, Kingsport; seven sisters, Mrs. Charlie Slimp, Neva; Mrs. J. F. Thomas, Wolfrun, Va., Mrs. Stanley Stout, Butler; Mrs. K. H. Cress, Butler; Mrs. Blenn Clamon, Watauga; Mrs. Dent Johnson, Mountain City; Mrs. Betty Dugger, Butler; three brothers, Dave Arney, Watauga; Edgar Arney, Neva; and Carl Arney, Butler; and eight grandchildren.

The pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends attending the funeral.

DUGGER, Orpha

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 5, 1966 Orpha Dugger. . .

Orpha Dugger, age 68, Butler, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital Friday evening following an extended illness.

Mrs. Dugger was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Beulah Dugger of Butler, two brothers, David and Rudy Dugger, both Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Harmon, Elizabethton and Mrs. Susie Norris of Watauga and Mrs. Faye Campbell of Butler.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday from Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. H.M. Slagle officiating. Burial was in Bunton Cemetery.
Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.

DUGGER, Orville

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 2, 1933 ORVILLE DUGGER

Orville Dugger, 21, died at his home at Winter Sunday morning at 9 o’clock.

Funeral services were held from the residence Monday morning at 11 o’clock in charge of the Rev. R. Kilgore. Interment followed in the Nidiffer Cemetery.

DUGGER, Shepherd M.
“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 18, 1938
WELL-KNOWN AUTHOR DIES
BANNER ELK, N. C., Sept. 17 – Funeral services for Shepherd M. Dugger, 84, were conducted from the Presbyterian church of Banner Elk yesterday by the Rev. Owen, pastor of the Newland Baptist Church. He was assisted by Judge Lovell of Boone, N. C., and Dr. Daugherty, president of the Appalachian state teachers college.
Burial was in the Banner Elk Cemetery.
Mr. Dugger is survived by one son, Clarence, and three sisters, Mrs. L. F Culver, of Banner Elk, Mrs. J. R. Lowe, of Pennsylvania, and Mrs. W. W. Noxman, of Johnson City.
Mr. Dugger was widely known for his deep knowledge of mountains, “The Balsam Groves of the Grandfather Mountain” and “War Trails of the Blue Ridge,” He also was the author of a book entitled, “The Romance of the Siamese Twins”. His last published work was a brief biographical sketch of a son, who died last year.
During his colorful life, Mr. Dugger served as a schoolteacher, county school superintendent and as a county engineer. He was a native of Tennessee, but came with his father to the mountains of North Carolina when he was two years old.

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Mr. Dugger was a class-mate[sic] at Jonesboro of the famous Bob Taylor, former governor of Tennessee.

DUGGER, Thomas J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 20, 1929
T. J. DUGGER, 82, GAP CREEK, DIES
Funeral services of Thomas J. Dugger, 82, who died Saturday at 10 a.m. at the home of his son at Gap Creek, following a lingering illness, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the residence. Interment was made at the Hyder Cemetery following services conducted by the Rev. E. E. Hazlewood.
Mr. Dugger is one of the most beloved and respected citizens and has spent his entire life in Gap Creek section of Carter County. While a young man he united with the Baptist church and has since been a devoted Christian.
He is survived by six children: Mrs. Martha Emmert, William Dugger, Mrs. Jane Hyder, Nat Dugger, James Dagger and Jet Dugger.
Mr. Dugger is an uncle to Atty. Geo. Dugger of this city.

DUGGER, Warren R.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 10, 1967 Warren R. Dugger. . .

Warren R. Dugger, age 60, of Route 1, Butler, died unexpectedly at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27 in Carter County Memorial Hospital, Elizabethton.

Mr. Dugger was a native of Johnson County, the son of the late E.A. and Lucretia Forrester Dugger. He was a farmer and a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Celia Stanbery Dugger; three daughters, Mrs. K.D. Norris, of Jonesboro, Mrs. James F. Cooper, Wheaton, Md., and Mrs. Todd Leutholt, Peapack, N.J.; two sisters Mrs. John Kata, Frazier, Mich., and Mrs. Parker Coffey, Banner Elk, N.C.; two brothers, Wallace M., Route 1, Butler and Haynes, East Detroit, Mich.; six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30 from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. Franklin, pastor Boones Creek Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Dugger cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Cable, R.C. Stanbery, Omar Fletcher, Everett McGuire, Glen Dugger and L.R. Dugger. Flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church.

DUGGER, William Coy

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 14, 1940
WILLIAM COY DUGGER
William Coy Dugger, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Dugger, of Route 4, died at the family home this morning at seven o’clock after a brief illness.
Besides the parents, the survivors include three brothers, Mack, Buddy and James Troy; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Dugger and Mrs. Maggie Nidiffer, also of Route 4.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Friday afternoon at two o’clock with Rev. John Hall officiating. Burial will be made in the McCloud Cemetery.

DUGGER, William E.DUGGER, William E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 16, 1936
WILLIAM E. DUGGER
William E. Dugger, 36, died this morning at 2:15 at his home, 314 Cottage Avenue.
Funeral services will be held at the Nidiffer Cemetery on Stoney Creek, Wednesday morning at eleven o’clock with the Rev. Kilgore officiating. Interment will be in the Nidiffer Cemetery.

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Pallbearers will be selected from the friends at the service.
Survivors are the widow; three children, M. D. Dugger, John Dugger and Ruby Dugger; his mother, Mrs. Jennie Dugger; and one brother, Floyd Dugger.

DUGGER, William Frederick

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 29, 1946 INFANT DUGGER

William Frederick Dugger, one day old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dugger, died in a Knoxville hospital at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dugger, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gentry, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Dugger.

Dr. J. H. Derthick will officiate at a brief prayer service at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home chapel today at 4 p.m.

Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

DUGGER, William M.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 16, 1950
WILLIAM M. DUGGERWILLIAM M. DUGGER
William M. Dugger, 88, died at his home, route 2, Carderview Friday at 1:00 p.m. He was a member of the Poga Christian Church.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Sarah McFarland of Knoxville, Mrs. Rosie Potter of Watauga, and Mrs. Della Lambert of Route 2, Hampton; three sons, R. M. Dugger, of the home, Frank Dugger of Carderview, and James Dugger of Rock Creek, Ohio; 38 grandchildren; and one brother, Monroe Dugger of Carderview. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m., at the Rev. Carl Smith officiating.
Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.
The body was returned to the home Friday evening from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

DUGGER, Wilson Franklin

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 27, 1967 Wilson Franklin Dugger. . .

Wilson Franklin Dugger, age 64 of Butler, Route 3, died unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

He was a native of Johnson county, son of the late Roby and Mary Jane Burton Dugger. He was a farmer and member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include the widow Mrs. Verdie D. Dugger, Butler; three sons, Ted Dugger, Johnson City, Norman Dugger, Chicago, Ill. and Gordon Dugger, Dallas, Texas; four brothers, Ceford Dugger, Butler, Dan Dugger, Butler and Tony Dugger, Butler and Hunter Dugger, Butler; two sisters, Mary Belle Dugger and Jean Dugger, both of Elizabethton.

Nine grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from Sugar Grove Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with Lawrence Hagaman and Rev. John McCloud officiating. Church choir in charge of music. Burial was in Sugar Grove cemetery.

Pallbearers were nephews and flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Miss Yvonne Carlea Dugger. . .
Miss Yvonne Carlea Dugger, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oddis Dugger of Sycamore,

Ill., formerly of Mountain City, died Friday at 12:30 p.m. in Sycamore, Ill., after an illness of one year. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and a 5th grade student at Central Elementary School.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oddis Dugger, Sycamore, Ill.; three brothers, Billy Dugger, Mountain City, J.B. Dugger, Dekalve[sic], Ill., Junior Dugger, Sycamore, Ill.; five sisters, Mrs. Deloris Lamb, Mrs. Maggie Atwood, Mrs. Lauise[sic] Markham, all of Dekalve[sic], Ill., Miss Judy Dugger and Miss Shirley Dugger, Sycamore, Ill.; also several nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral services were conducted last Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Bakers Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Ronder Earpe officiating.

Burial was in Bakers Gap Cemetery. Pallbearers were Young Men’s Sunday School Class; and flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

DUMETZ, Henri E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 26, 1948
HENRI E. DuMETZ
Henri DuMetz died in a local hospital Saturday a.m. at six o’clock after a lingering illness. Mr. DuMetz was a native of Spain and he and Mrs. DuMetz have made their home in Elizabethton for the past twenty years.
Mr. DuMetz was formerly associated with the Rayon plants. He was a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Agnes DuMetz.
Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at three-thirty o’clock with the Rev. W. W. Swift officiating. Burial will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearer is Tivey Jenkins, Ed Edwards, Frank Manning, Buster Pace, James Treadway, Walter Brumit and Harry Crowe.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DUMIC, Frank

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 6, 1945
DUMIC, Frank, route 5, 73, died at his home at 2:10 a.m. this morning after a four-month illness.

Funeral services will be held from the Watauga Freewill Baptist Church, where he was a member, at 2:30 Sunday with the Rev. Orville Stokes and the Rev. Dayton Jones officiating, with burial in the Wilson Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the chapel until the funeral hour. Survivors are his wife, Mary, two sons: Lewis of route 5 and Captain Joe, serving with the army in the European theatre; four grandchildren; three stepsons: Mike and Joe Williams of route 5, Burgie of Pratt City, Alabama.

Tetrick Funeral Home.

DUNCAN, Meredith Brooks

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 20, 1969 DEATHS

Meredith Brooks Duncan, 45, of Rt. 1, Trade (Sutherland Community), died Sunday morning, at the residence of his father, Mr. Bower Duncan. He was a native of Ashe County, N. C., and a teacher at the Riverview Elementary School. He was a member of the Sutherland Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Donnelly Duncan, Trade; one son, Brooks Duncan, Trade; one daughter, Martha Duncan, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bower Duncan, Trade.

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Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 2 p.m., from the Sutherland Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Herman, Rev. George Dolton, and Mr. W. A. Kerr, officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery.

Pallbearers were friends and neighbors.
Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DUNCAN, Sam

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, November 2, 1935
Funeral services were to be held this afternoon for Sam Duncan, prominent citizen of Erwin and Unicoi County for 20 years, who died yesterday at his home in Erwin.
He had not been in good health for several months and had been confined to his home for the past three days preceding death. He was prominent in church, civic and political affairs since coming from Marion, N. C. in 1905. His wife, a daughter and two sons survive.

DUNCAN, William Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 15, 1938
WILLIAM LEE DUNCAN
Funeral services for William Lee Duncan, 46, Johnson City and former resident of Elizabethton, will be held at the Second Baptist church here this afternoon at 2:30 with the Reverend E. A. Cox officiating. Duncan died at his home, Fairview avenue, Johnson City, Friday night.
Deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mae Duncan, four daughters, Mrs. John King, Dorothy Lea, Hazel and Wilma Jean Duncan, all of Johnson City; one brother, John Duncan, Johnson City, a sister, Mrs. Nettie Green, half-brother, Arnold Wattenbarger, of Cleveland, Tenn.
Pallbearers will be Mark Weems, Jess Hawk, William Coleman, Coy Wilson, R. L. Sheller, J. H. Parker. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery.

DUNGAN, Alice Sexton

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 3, 1949
Alice Dungan, 90, Succumbs Saturday
Mrs. Alice Sexton Dungan, 90-year-old widow of the late Judge W. P. Dungan, and one of Elizabethton’s best known and dearly-beloved women, died in a hospital here early yesterday morning. She had been ill for the past three weeks.
Mrs. Dungan had been particularly active in the church affairs. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Elizabethton and had taught a Sunday school class for exactly a half-century. One of the adult classes at the First Methodist Sunday School bears her name.
Mrs. Dungan was a native of Smythe County, Virginia, but had spent almost 70 years of her life in Carter County.
She was a daughter of the late William C. and Maria Sexton. Judge and Mrs. Dungan came to Carter County to make their home on May 12, 1880.
Mrs. Dungan was the mother of six children, three of whom survive here: Sexton W., Walter P., and Frank E. Dungan, all of Elizabethton; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:00 with the Rev. E. H. Ogle and Dr. H. J. Derthick officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers: George Holly, J. B. Crowe, J. C. Paty and B. R. Taylor.
The body was returned to the home of her son, S. W. Dungan, 108 East “G” Street, Saturday afternoon. Flower bearers and active pallbearers are requested to be at the church at 2:30.

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Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

DUNGAN, Sexton W., Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 9, 1934 YOUTH FALLS DOWN STEPS SUNDAY P.M. Dies Early Today; Funeral Tuesday Afternoon

Sexton W. Dungan, Jr., the eight-year-old son of Col. And Mrs. Sexton W. Dungan, 108 G Street, died this morning at five o’clock, death resulting from concussion of the brain received when the boy fell a short distance down the steps in the basement of the home of his uncle, Frank Dungan, on Riverside Drive.

The youth is a member of a prominent Elizabethton and Carter county family, and his death came as a distinct shock to the community.

With three boy companions, Sexton, Jr., had gone in swimming in Doe river in font of his uncle’s home yesterday afternoon, and when the storm threatened about 4:30 Sunday afternoon he and his three friends sought shelter at the home of Frank Dungan.

As their bodies and bathing suits were dripping wet, they were asked by Mrs. Frank Dungan to play in the basement until the storm was over, then go to the home of one of the boys where they had left their clothes and dress.

It was then that the boy slipped on the steps and sustained a head injury that was not considered serious at first. His uncle carried him upstairs and later bathed and partially dressed him. He slept for about thirty minutes and awoke still complaining of a pain in his head. Finally a doctor was called who examined the boy. He left and came back in about two hours and remained the rest of the night.

The boy’s father and mother had been to Knoxville and didn’t return until about 7:30 yesterday evening. They were with their son until he died.

Sexton, Jr., was an exceptional child, making excellent grades in school. He was loved by all who made his acquaintance, attracted by his lovable nature and pleasing manner. He and his younger brother were inseparable. He was an obedient child and an idol of his home and of his relatives. He is the grandson of W. P. Dungan. His father, Col. S. W. Dungan, is a prominent businessman of this city and an active civic leader.

Surviving are his parents; one brother, Frank aged six; his grandmother, Mrs. Alice Dungan; and two uncles, Walter P. and Frank Dungan.

Funeral services will be held from the home Tuesday afternoon at four o’clock, with the Rev. W. S. Hendricks, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.

Friends of the Dungan family are requested to send no flowers.

DUNGAN, Sexton W., Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 9, 1934
DEATH OF YOUTH HALTS CAMPAIGN OF F. E. DUNGAN

Frank Dungan, candidate for city councilman, today issued the following statement:

“Due to the sudden death of my nephew, Sexton W. Dungan, Jr., I will not be able to finish my campaign for city commission or to make my last minute appeal to the voters.”

“I wish to take this opportunity to extend my most sincere thanks to my friends for every consideration shown me and for giving me their unselfish support.”

DUNHAM, Ira Gumi

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 25, 1929
MRS. J. D. DUNHAM
Mrs. Ira Gumi Dunham, 45, wife of J. D. Dunham of this city, died this morning at 12:30 at the home, 707 Main Street, following an illness of long duration.

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Funeral services will be held at the Red Cross M. E. Church, at Knoxville, Friday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. French Wampler, pastor of the Southern Methodist Church of this city, officiating. A short service will be conducted at the residence at 7:30 a.m. prior to the departure for Knoxville. Interment will be in the Byington, Tenn. cemetery.

Survivors are the husband; three sons, John, Zollie, and James Dunham, and a daughter, Mrs. Ben Barnes, all of Elizabethton.
Mrs. Dunham, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Burgess of Maryville, was born July 5, 1883, and had resided in this city eight months, coming here from Maryville.

Pallbearers will be Hubert Geisler, John Northern, A. J. Stanberry, Bart Burchfield, and Roff Burchfield.

DUNN, Andrew Jackson

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 19, 1969 DEATHS

Andrew Jackson Dunn, 68, of Rt. 1, Shouns, died unexpectedly Monday morning. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He was a native of Johnson County the son of the late Manuel Smith and Rebecca Mains Dunn. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Mink, Aberdeen, Wash.; two brothers, Charles Dunn, Neva, and Edd Dunn, Mountain City; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2:00 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Worley and Rev. Kenneth Jump officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Roby Stout, Hacker Eastridge, Jim Payne, Jake Stout, Wiley Stout, Hugh Pardue, John Wills, Grady Icenhour, and Stacy Stout.

Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DUNN, Angelia Carol

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 13, 1965 Angelia Carol Dunn. . .

Angelia Carol Dunn, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Earl Dunn, died in Watauga Hospital, Boone, N.C. Thursday.

Survivors other than father and mother are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Dunn of Shouns and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Azel Cress, Mountain City.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Friday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. James Adkins officiating. Burial was in Cress Cemetery.

DUNN, Beulah Hill

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 13, 1937 MRS. CHARLES DUNN

Mrs. Charles Dunn, 29, died last night at her home in Watauga Valley from an illness of eight months.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home, Thursday afternoon at one o’clock with the Rev. Arthur Griffin and the Rev. H. G. Hopkins officiating. Interment will be in the John Whitehead Cemetery near Hampton.

Mrs. Dunn, born and reared in Carter county, was Beulah Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hill, well known family of this county. Four years ago last June, she was united in marriage to Charles Dunn.

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She was affiliated with the East Side Baptist Church, where she took active part until her illness.

Survivors are her husband, Charles Dunn; her parents, Mr. and Mr. James Hill; two sisters, Misses Hazel and Ida Hill; and five brothers, Arthur, Sam, Carson, Ernest and Luther Hill.

Active pallbearers will be Charles Wilson, Howard Lewis, Madison Fletcher, Ray Bishop, Elmer Lewis and Burrell Lewis.

DUNN, Binner E.

“The Tomahawk,” October 16, 1963
Cards Of Thanks
We wish all our many friends and neighbors to know our gratitude for their many acts of kindness shown us at the time of our sorrow in the loss of our dear wife and mother. Every word of sympathy and understanding and every act of kindness is so gratefully appreciated and we shall always be grateful to each and everyone for the food, and the lovely flowers.
We especially wish to thank the Gentry Funeral Home, the Rev. Fred Kelly and Rev. A.E. Browne, and the Frank Ramsey family for their kindness and understanding.
J.W. Dunn and
Frank Ramsey Families

DUNN, Binner E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 2, 1963
Mrs. Binner E. Dunn…
Mrs. Binner E. Dunn, age 83 of Mountain City, Elizabethton Highway, died unexpectedly from a heart attack Sunday at 10:00 a.m. She was a native of Ashe County, N.C., but had made her home in Johnson County for a number of years. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include the husband, J.W. Dunn, Mountain City; one daughter, Mrs. Vada Jones, Bristol; one sister, Mrs. Maude Dunn of Shouns; three brothers, Roby Roark, Bristol, Frank Roark of Johnson City and Colonel Roark; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Mountain City with Fred Kelley and Rev. A.E. Browne officiating.
Burial was in the family cemetery.
Pallbearers were Butler Pennington, J.D. Trivett, J.D. Ashley, Frank Ramsey, Claude Curd, Herman Trivett, Earl Miller and W.V. Ramsey.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DUNN, Charles M.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 23, 1956 CHARLES M. DUNN…

… 61, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Belle V. Dunn, Laurel Bloomery, Friday morning following in a long illness.

Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Belle Dunn, Mrs. G. C. Gilbert of Damascus, Va., Mrs. F. B. Hill of Coopers, W. Va., and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the State Line Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Aldridge and Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating. Burial was in State Line Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DUNN, Charlie C.

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CHARLIE C. DUNN
Funeral services for Charlie C. Dunn, 50, who died at his home at Trade Monday, were held at the

Evergreen Baptist church this afternoon. Rev. Noah Riddle was in charge. Interment was in the family cemetery.

Pallbearers included T. A. Madron, Harve Reece, Garfield May, Frank Robinson, Jack Reece, Roy May. Flowerbearers[sic] were selected from friends at the funeral.

He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Luna Dunn; four brothers, George, John, Clay, McKinley, all of Shouns; three sisters, Mrs. Maryann Lipford, Mrs. Beckie Powell, Mrs. Ruth Johnson, all of Shouns.

DUNN, E. F. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 16, 1936
MRS. E. F. DUNN
Funeral services for Mrs. E. F. Dunn, 54, who died Friday evening at her home, 915 Fairview Street, will be conducted this morning at ten o’clock from the East Side Baptist Church with the Rev. Arthur Griffin and Rev. H. C. Hopkins officiating. Interment will be in the Stateline Cemetery at Laurel Bloomery.
Survivors are the husband; one daughter, Mrs. Estella Taylor; two sons, Charles and Hobert Dunn all of Elizabethton; seven sisters, Mrs. Ella Gentry of Laurel Bloomery, Mrs. Mattie Walker of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mrs. Jennie Bishop, Mrs. Mae Milam, Mrs. Lulu Oliver, all of Elizabethton, Mrs. Sallie Boggy of Independence, W. Va.; and Mrs. Ada Gentry of Laurel Bloomery; also five grandchildren, Dorothy and Charles Frank Dunn, Rondal, Lewis and Jane Taylor all of Elizabethton.

DUNN, Edward D., Jr.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 9, 1955 EDWARD D. DUNN, JR….

Edward D. Dunn, 54, died suddenly at an infirmary in Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 5.

Survived by three sons, Albert, Jimmy and Bill Dunn all of Madison; father, Edward Dunn, Sr., Nashville; mother, Mrs. Mattie Dunn, Hendersonville; sisters, Mrs. James L. Howard, Nashville, Mrs. D. W. Peyton, Knoxville, and a brother, Thomas S. Dunn, Hendersonville.

Mr. Dunn was the former husband of Desta Johnson Draper, at one time foreman at the CCC Camp here, at Kingsport, and at Wartburg.

DUNN, Edward F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 12, 1940
WAR VETERAN DIES AT MOUNTAIN HOME AFTER VERY BRIEF ILLNESS

Edward F. Dunn, age 62, died at the Veteran Hospital at Mountain Home, Wednesday afternoon at 6 p.m. after a short illness. He was a Spanish American War Veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Dunn; one daughter, Mrs. Roy Taylor; and two sons, Charles and Hobert Dunn, of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the State Line Baptist church at Taylor’s Valley, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. Hamp Hopkins officiating. The funeral cortege will leave the home of his son, Charles, at Watauga Valley at 12 o’clock for the church at Taylor’s Valley.

Active pallbearers: Jesie[sic] Ray, Roy Bishop, Clyde Milam, Roy Ray, Jess Bishop, Ernest Gentry, Hobart Gentry.

DUNN, Faye Loraine

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 10, 1968 City Woman Killed Near Her Home

Mrs. Faye Loraine Dunn, 33, Mountain City, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital yesterday 680

from injuries received when she was struck by an automobile while crossing Highway 421.
The automobile was driven by Elvin Woodrow Harrison of Zionville, N.C., who was headed north on U.S. 421. Investigating officers said Harrison had been charged with reckless driving and driving

without a license. The said he was released from jail on a $750.00 bond.
Mrs. Dunn was rushed to Johnson City Memorial where she later succumbed to injuries.
She was an employee of the Leco Manufacturing Corp., and was a member of Mountain City

Baptist Church.

DUNN, Faye Loraine

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 10, 1968 Mrs. Fay[sic] Loraine Dunn. . .

Mrs. Fay[sic] Loraine Dunn, age 33, of Highway 421, Mountain City, died in the Johnson City Memorial Hospital Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. from injuries sustained when hit while crossing Highway 421. She was a native of North Carolina, but had made her home n Johnson County for the past 11 years. She was an employee of Leco Manf. Corp. A member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors are: the husband, Billy Dunn, Mountain City; one son, Randy Dunn, of the home; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Atwood, New London, Pa.; three brothers: Delbert Atwood, Kelton, Pa., Wade Atwood, New London, Pa., and Kenneth Atwood, Avondale, Pa.; five sisters: Miss Jean Atwood, New London, Pa., Mrs. Barbara Baker, Newark, Del., Mrs. Maxine Tresiland, Lenoir, N.C.; Mrs. Nell Howell, Hockessin, Del., and Mrs. Rosella Shatley, West Jefferson, N.C.; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DUNN, Faye Loraine

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 17, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to our many friends for their love and sympathy shown us during the death of our dear wife and mother, Faye Dunn. We are grateful for the food and beautiful floral arrangements and other kindness shown to us. We especially thank Rev. Tom Worley for his kind Ministry and the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home for their kind service.

Billy and Randy Dunn.

DUNN, Fred

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 31, 1942
Son of Killer Tells Of Fatal Shooting And Father’s Threats

MOUNTAIN CITY, Aug. 31 – Wade Woodward, son of Noah Woodward who is being held in jail in Elizabethton charged with the murder of Fred Dunn, was given a hearing and is now being held under bond as a material witness. Young Woodward, who is sixteen years of age, told the following story in regard to the death of Dunn whose body was found buried in a corn field one day last week. He stated before the court that his father and Fred Dunn had been together on a day about June 21 and that both had been drinking during the day. Some time in the night Woodward and Dunn came into the kitchen of the Woodward home while young Woodward was in another part of the house and the rest of the family was in bed. After some talk between Woodward and Dunn young Woodward heard three shots and a few minutes later his father came into the room where he was and ordered him to go to bed. The next morning members of the family entering the kitchen found the body of Dunn on the floor. The elder Woodward then removed the body to another part of the house and covered it with a mattress, and about eight o’clock that evening took the body of Dunn and placed it in a truck, covered it with the same mattress and hauled it to a cornfield on the farm where the Woodward family had formerly resided. Young Woodward was then compelled by his father to dig a shallow grave and help his father, who threatened him with much harm

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should he ever mention anything about it, to bury the body.
Noah Woodward confessed to the crime to a preacher who visited him in the jail where he has

been confined since, soon after the disappearance of Dunn. Extensive search had been made for the body. Several wells in the vicinity had been searched and Silver Lake had been drained. In his confession Woodward told the exact spot where the body would be found. Search was made and the body discovered and removed.

The trial of the accused man will come up at circuit court to be held in this city on Monday, Oct. 5.

DUNN, George W.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 8, 1967 George W. Dunn . . .

George W. Dunn, age 76, Rt. 2, Shouns, died Friday at 2 a.m. in the Johnson City Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Dunn was a native of Johnson County, and a retired farmer.

Son of the late James Manuel and Rebecca Mains Dunn, he was a member of the Roan Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Lottie T. Dunn, Shouns; one son, Raymond R. Dunn, Elizabethton; five daughters, Mrs. Pauline Eisenhower, Mrs. Opal Woodard, Mrs. Frances Eastridge and Mrs. Lynn Payne, all of Shouns and Mrs. Anna Jean Neatherly of Mountain City; three brothers, Andy Dunn, Shouns, Edd Dunn, Mountain City and Charlie Dunn of Neva; 20 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. from Roan Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Worley, Rev. Dan Lewis and Rev. Lawrence Hagaman officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City.

Pallbearers were Roby Stout, Stacy Stout, Hugh Pardue, Claude Tester, John Wills, Duff Arnold, Wiley Dunn, Clifton Dunn and Wiley Stout. Flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

DUNN, George W.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 15, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

Our hearts cannot find, our lips cannot speak the words it would take to express our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors, our friends, our loved ones for each act of kindness shown us during the long illness and death of our precious husband and daddy, George Dunn. Each call, each visit, each card, every kind word, the abundance of good food, the many flowers and gifts of money will be treasured in our memory forever.

Special thanks to Rev. and Mrs. Dan Lewis, Rev. Tom Worley, Rev. Lawrence Hagaman, Ladies of Roan Creek Baptist Church, Hunter Memorial Baptist Church of Elizabethton and the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lottie Dunn and Family

DUNN, J. H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 12, 1933 J. H. Dunn

J. H. Dunn, 57, died at his home at Piney Flats Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock after a lengthy illness. Mr. Dunn was one of the best-known men in Sullivan County and was a prosperous farmer.

Funeral services will be conducted from the New Bethel Presbyterian Church of which he had been a faithful member for several years, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock with Rev. Dan Graham officiating. Interment in the New Bethel Cemetery.

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Survivors are: his widow, Mrs. Lucy Dunn, seven daughters: Mrs. S. C. Davis of Elizabethton, Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Glade Springs, Virginia, Miss Ada Dunn of Piney Flats, Miss Lena Dunn of Piney Flats, Miss Ruth Dunn of Piney Flats, and Miss Anna Dunn of Piney Flats.

Pall bearers: John Webb, Robert Shepherd, John Smalling, Ranklin Smalling, Will Weaver, and Thomas Smith.

Flower bearers: Cleo Smalling, May Smalling, Georgia Jones, Beatrice Weaver, Mrs. Bill Tipton and Mrs. Louise Jones.

DUNN, Joseph A. “Red”

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 18, 1970
DEATHS
Joseph A. “Red” Dunn, 85, of Mountain City, died Monday, 2 a.m., in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha P. Dunn, Mountain City; four sons, Robert, Mountain City, Dana, Oxford, Pa., Bill and Clint, both of Rockville, Md.; one daughter, Miss Virginia Dunn, Mountain City; one brother, Clint Dunn, Mountain City; three[sic] sisters, Mrs. Pearl Flynn, and Mrs. Hester Icenhour, both of Mountain City, Mrs. Ellie Greer, Virginia, and Mrs. Blanche Arnold, Shouns; and 16 grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 2 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ernest Rash officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DUNN, Joseph William

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 3, 1967 Joseph William Dunn. . .

Joseph William Dunn, age 89 of Mountain City (Elizabethton Hwy.) died in Kings Mountain Rest Home, Bristol, Saturday at 11:50 a.m. after a lengthy illness.

A native of Johnson County Mr. Dunn was the son of the late Henry and Lina Wilson Dunn and a retired farmer and member of First Christian Church. His wife, Mrs. Binner E. Dunn preceded him in death Sept. 29, 1963.

Survivors include one daughter Mrs. Vada Jones, Bristol; two granddaughters, Mrs. Frank Ramsey, Jr., and Mrs. Janet Royston, both of Bristol; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from First Christian Church at 3 p.m. Tuesday with James Adkins and A.E. Brown officiating. Burial was in Dunn cemetery. Pallbearers were members of the Mens Bible Class of First Christian Church; flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DUNN, Lillian B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 9, 1937 MRS. LILLIAN B. DUNN

Mrs. Lillie B. Dunn, 40, wife of John Dunn, died Monday morning at 9:45 in a Johnson City hospital of pneumonia.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Leslie Boren on South New Street in Johnson City Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock with her pastor, the Rev. Bishop of the Unaka Christian church in charge. Interment will be in the Mount Caramel Cemetery in Greeneville.

Mrs. Dunn, a former resident of Elizabethton, was an employee of the North American Rayon Corporation, and was well known here.

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Survivors are the husband and daughter, Mrs. Leslie Boren.

Active pallbearers will be General Moreland, Otis Jordan, Henry Rosenmund, Wesley Steele, W. Worley, John Crumley, Bill Dunn.

Those is charge of the flowers will be Mrs. Retia Rosenmund, Mrs. W. Worley, Mrs. M. Laws, Misses Bessie Laws, Annie Holloway, Martin Crumley, Bertha Hartzel, Mary Narentine, Edith Williams, Mrs. Bessie Burkley, Mrs. Alice Nelson, Mrs. R. B. Headrick, Miss Dove Anderson, Mrs. L. O. Moore, Mrs. Frank Sanders, and Mrs. J. J. Williams.

DUNN, Lottie C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 19, 1970 DEATHS

Mrs. Lottie C. Dunn, 76, of Rt. 2, Shouns, (Roan Creek Community) died Saturday afternoon at her residence from an apparent heart attack. She was a native of Johnson County, a daughter of the late Tennessee and Loretta Forrester Tester. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Dunn, who died March 3, 1967. She was a member of the Roan Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Pauline Eisenhower, Mrs. Opal Woodward, Mrs. Frances Eastridge, and Mrs. Lynn Payne, all of Shouns, and Mrs. Ann Neatherly, Mountain City; one sister, Mrs. Cordia Holsclaw, Waynesboro, Ky.; 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, 2 p.m., from the Roan Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Jump and Rev. Tom Worley officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were grandsons.
Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DUNN, Lucille Hodge

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 24, 1968 Mrs. Lucile[sic] Dunn. . .

Mrs. Lucile[sic] Hodge Dunn, 83, Georgia Street, died at her home yesterday morning after a long illness.

Mrs. Dunn was a native of Johnson County, a widow of Charles Dunn, and a daughter of the late Washington and Mary Mains Hodge. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Pollie May, of Trade, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Church of Christ Lewis Savage and Alvin Barry, ministers officiated. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Pall-bearers[sic] were Grady May, Fred May, Sam Hodge, Ray May, Gar Hodge and Dick Mains. Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DUNN, Lucille Hodge

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 31, 1968 Lucille Hodge Dunn. . .

Lucille Hodge Dunn, age 83 of Mountain City, Georgia Street, died at her home Monday at 9:00 a.m. after a lengthy illness. Native of Johnson Ciunty[sic], she was the widow of the late Charles Dunn and the daughter of the late Washington and Mary Mains Hodge. Member of the Church of Christ, Mountain City.

Survivors are: one sister: Mrs. Pollie May, Trade, and a number of nieces and nephews. 684

Funeral services were conducted from the Church of Christ Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Minister Lewis Savage and Minister Alvin Barry officiating.

Pall-bearers[sic]: Grady May, Ray May, Fred May, Gar Hodge, Sam Hodge, and Mark Mains. Flower-bearers[sic]: Ladies of the church and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DUNN, Malcolm Russell
PAYNE, Mark Anthony
“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 27, 1968 2 Youth Killed In Sunday Accident Here

An automobile accident just inside Mountain City corporate limits on Highway 421 claimed the lives of two Johnson County youths last Sunday morning around 1:30.

The victims were Mark Anthony Payne, 13-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Payne, Sr., Pleasant Valley Community, and Malcolm Russell Dunn, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dunn of Shady Valley.

Trooper Thurston Gregg, who investigated the wreck, said the accident occurred when the 1965 Chevrolet convertible, driven by Gregory Payne, 19, ran into a steel railing of a bridge, completely demolishing the car and killing the two and injuring the driver and another passenger, Tommy Payne Jr., 16, brother of Mark Payne. Garry Payne, 17, brother of Gregory and also a passenger, was not injured. Gregory and Garry Payne are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Worley Payne and cousins of the other two Payne brothers.

Trooper Gregg quoted Gregory as saying that he was blinded by the lights of an oncoming car as he was driving north towards Shady Valley. The impact of the car ripped off half of the 45 foot bridge rail and landed in the creek on its wheels.

Malcolm was a graduate of Johnson County High School and a junior at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City and a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church.

Mark Anthony was an eighth grade student at the Mountain City Elementary School. He was a member of the Valley View Methodist Church.

DUNN, Malcolm Russell

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 27, 1968
Malcolm Russell Dunn, 20, of Shady Valley, was fatally injured Sunday, 1:30 a.m., in an

automobile accident on Highway 421 (Bristol Highway). Malcolm was a graduate of Johnson County High School and was a junior at East Tennessee State University. He was a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dunn, Shady Valley; one brother, Garry Dunn, Shady Valley; paternal grandmother Mrs. Alice Dunn, Shouns; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Greer, Shady Valley.

Funeral services were conducted from the Shady Valley Baptist Church Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., with Charles Tester, Clarence Lewis, John H. Johnson, ministers, and Argus Blevins officiating.

Pall-bearers[sic] were school friends.
Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DUNN, Mary Brown

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 11, 1968
Mrs. Mary Brown Dunn, 77, died in a Portland, Ore., hospital Sept. 5th, following a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late W.A. (Will) and Mrs. Ellen Brown. She had lived in the west for

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more than 50 years.
Survivors include two sons, one daughter, a number of grandchildren, a brother, Robert Brown,

and a sister, Mrs. Faw Nichols, both of Mountain City.
Funeral services[sic] were conducted in Portland, Ore., Monday, Sept. 9. Interment was in the

family mortuary.

DUNN, Mary E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1955 [published Feb. 1956] MRS. MARY E. DUNN…

… 84, died at the home of a son, George W. Dunn, Saturday night following a long illness. She was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Powell, and Mrs. Mary Ann Graybeal of Shouns, and Mrs. Ruth Johnson of West Grove, Pa.; three sons, George W. Dunn of Shouns, Clay Dunn of Kingsport, and John Dunn of Toughkenamon, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Polly Roark and Mrs. Rachel Stout of Shouns, and Mrs. Gertie Osborne of Deer Lodge; one brother, George Stout of West Virginia; 22 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

The funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Keene Roark, Rev. W. N. Riddle, and Rev. Orville Wallace officiating. Music was under the direction of Rev. Billy Trivette’s Quartet. Burial was in the Dunn cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DUNN, Nancy Mae

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 21, 1967 Nancy Mae Dunn. . .

Nancy Mae Dunn, age 56 from Shouns, Forge Creek Community, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. May 21 at 11:15 a.m. after several weeks’ illness. A native of Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late M.C. and Maybelle Goodman Johnson and a member of First Christian Church.

Survivors include the husband, Jasper Dunn, Shouns; three daughters, Maxine Dunn, Rose Marie Dunn and Patricia Dunn, all of Shouns; five brothers, Dana Johnson, Elk Mills, Carmie Johnson, Zollie Johnson, Shouns, Claude Johnson, Shouns and Ferd Johnson, Pennsylvania; three sisters, Mrs. Hassie Woodards of Bruceville, Ill., Mrs. Belle Hartsoe and Mrs. Verna Cornett, both of Hickory, N.C.

Funeral services were conducted from Walnut Grove Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with James Adkins and Rev. Ernest Carrier officiating. Burial was in Dunn family cemetery.

Pallbearers were Lester Dowell, Bruce Johnson, Sam Johnson, Clint Dunn, Robert Fink, Perry Lipford; flowerbearers[sic] were the ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DUNN, Nancy Mae

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 21, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown me in the death of my sister, Nancy Mae Dunn, who passed away Sunday, May 28, 1967.

The beautiful sympathy cards, the comforting words and every act of knidness[sic] will always be greatly appreciated.

May God’s richest blessings abide with all. Hassie Woodward

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DUNN, Raymond Roby

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 6, 1968 RAYMOND ROBY DUNN

Raymond Roby Dunn, 51, Route 7 Elizabethton, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Mountain Home Veterans Hospital in Johnson City after a lengthy illness.

He was an employee of Beaunit Fibers Inc., Elizabethton, and a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church.

He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy six years.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Carrie Dunn of the home; one daughter, Sharon Ann of the home; the mother Mrs. Lottie Dunn of Shouns; two sons, Wayne and Kenneth both of the home and the late George W. Dunn; five sisters: Mrs. Pauline Icenhour, Mrs. Frances Eastridge, Mrs. Opal Woodard, and Mrs. Lynn Payne all of Shouns and Mrs. Ann Neatherly of Mountain City.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 2, at 2 P.M. at Hunter Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Homer Salyer, Rev. Hubert Greene and Rev. Charles Sherfey officiating.

Pall-bearers[sic] were nephews and friends.
Burial was in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, was in charge.

DUNN, Rebecca Jane

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, Feb. 24, 1944 SHOUNS.

Mrs. Rebecca Dunn, died at her home here Monday morning. OBITUARIES

REBECCA JANE DUNN
Mrs. Rebecca Jane Dunn, wife of the late John M. Dunn, passed away Monday, February 21, 1944. For

many years mother Dunn, belonged to the Christian Church, but in her latter years changed her membership to the Baptist Church and was loved by many friends. She is survived by four daughters and three sons: Mrs. Flossie Brown, Mrs. Gertie Greer, Mr. Wade Dunn, all of Shouns, Mrs. Danford Stout of Notomine, West Virginia; Mrs. Golda Lowe of Greenville; Mr. Willis Dunn of Caldwell, Idaho; thirty grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of friends. She will be missed greatly in the community in which she has lived for so many years.

Funeral services conducted at the Hammons Chappel Christian Church, February 23, 1944, at 2 p.m. with Reverend J. C. Francisco of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and Reverend Noah Riddle of Shouns.

Interment in the Dunn Cemetery.

DUNN, Roby A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 7, 1960 SHOUNS MAN SLAIN IN AUTO MISHAP

Two men have been charged with manslaughter following the death of a Shouns man in an automobile accident near West Jefferson, N. C., Sunday night.

Roby A. Dunn, 42, was killed when the vehicle in which he was a passenger went out of control on a curve, turned over twice and landed on him, according to Patrolman J. M. Stinnett of West Jefferson.

Stinnett said that the driver of the car, Charles Ray Morefield, 20, also of Shouns, has been charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol. Owner of the car, and also a passenger, Earl Potter, 20, Shouns, has been charged with aiding and abetting both charges.

According to Stinnett, Morefield admitted that the trio had been drinking.

Sttinnett said that the car traveling at a high rate of speed went out of control on a curve on a rural paved road known as the Big Laurel Highway.

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According to Stinnett, Potter suffered a broken arm and Morefield sustained cuts and abrasions. He said that the two have been released under $1,000 bond.

According to the funeral home Dunn had been working in Chicago, Ill., until recently when he returned to Shouns.

Survivors include one son, Roy Lee Dunn, Shouns; a daughter, Helen Jean Dunn, Ft. Knox, Ky., his mother, Mrs. Alice Dunn of Shouns; three brothers, Von of Shouns, Clarence of Notomine, W. Va., and Russell Dunn of Shady Valley; two sisters, Mrs. Nina L. Pope and Mrs. Myrtle Eller, both of Mountain City; and other relatives.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DUNN, Roby A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 21, 1960 ROBY A. DUNN…

… 42, died Sunday night, of Sept. 4 in a car accident near West Jefferson, N. C., on the Big Laurel Highway.

Survivors are: A son, Roy Lee Dunn, Shouns; a daughter, Helen Jean Dunn, Ft. Knox, Ky.; his mother, Mrs. Alice Dunn, Shouns; three brothers, Russell Dunn of Shady Valley, Vaughn Dunn of Shouns, and Clarence Dunn of Natomine, W. Va.; and two sisters, Nina Lee Poe, Mountain City; and Myrtle Eller of Mountain City, and a host of relatives and friends.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DUNN, Ronald

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 26, 1966 PERSONALS

Mrs. Nina Poe received a message Monday that her nephew, Ronald Dunn, was killed instantly by falling slate in a coalmine at Dakota, W. Va. where he resided. He was the 19-year-old son of Clarence Dunn who also lives at Dakota. He was married and the father of an eight-month-old son.

DUNN, Ronda Paul

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 7, 1959 IN MEMORIAM

Ronda Paul Dunn was born January 24, 1925 at Shouns, Tennessee, and departed this life on September 7, 1959, at the age of 34 years, seven months and 13 days.

He was married to Ruth Stansberry of Tuckerdale, N. C., December 4, 1945 and to them were two children; Kathy, now age 10 years, and Stevie, 6 years.

Also surviving is his mother, Mrs. Alice Dunn of Shouns. Four brothers, Von, Shouns; Clarence, Natamine, W. Va.; Russell, Shady Valley and Roby of Chicago, Ill. Also two sisters, Nina Lee Poe, Mountain City, and Myrtle Eller, Shouns. One brother, Lloyd, preceeded[sic] him in death December 7, 1951.

Paul professed faith in Christ August 12, 1959 saying “that he wanted to confess his sins and to live for his Lord, work for his Lord and die for his Lord. I love Him and I know that he loves me.”

His favorite scripture was, “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and the earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved. He that keepeth thee will not slumber.”

His family misses him but we know that he has gone where sufferings and sorrows are not known, and our loss is his eternal gain.

Mrs. Ronda Dunn
[JAKS Note: I did not find an obituary for Ronda Paul Dunn.]

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DUNN, Roxie

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 6, 1949 MRS. ROXIE DUNN

The funeral for Mrs. Roxie Dunn, 46, of Mountain City, Route 1, who died at 1:30 a.m., Thursday after a one-month illness, was held Oct. 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Liberty Christian Church. Rev. H. T. Mabry officiated. Interment was in Liberty Cemetery.

Survivors are the husband, Clint Dunn; three sons, Charles, Joe, and Farris; one daughter, Ellen, all of the home; four brothers, Bill and Richard Turnmire of Mullins, W. Va., Dewey Turnmire of Meadowview, W. Va.; John K. Turnmire of Damascus, Va.; one half-brother, Frank Shelton of Mountain City; three sisters, Miss Gilie Turnmire of Meadowview, Va., Mrs. Lillian Hicks of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Sallie Flannagan of Mountain City, and one grandson.

DUNN, William M. “Dub”

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 11, 1967 William M.. “Dub” Dunn. . .

William M. “Dub” Dunn, age 42, of Mountain City, died Friday at 9:10 p.m., after an illness of several months.

He was a native of Johnson County, a brick mason, a Veteran of World War II, and son of the late William McKinley Dunn and Mrs. Jula Smith Treadway. He was a member of the First Methodist Church.

Survivors are: his wife, Mrs. Ruby E. Dunn, Mountain City, son James William Dunn, Mountain City; three brothers: Howard, James, and Sonny Treadway Dunn, all of Mountain City; all of Mountain City; two sisters: Mrs. Dorothy Canter, Mountain City; Mrs. Shirley Hightower, Memphis; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the Gentry Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Dr. A.K. Tullidge. Burial was in Sunset Memorial cemetery.

DUNN, William M. “Dub”

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 18, 1967 Cards Of Thanks

We want our friends and neighbors to know how much we appreciate their kindness and concern for us during the critical illness and death of our loved one, William Dunn.

We feel especially grateful to Dr. Archer Tullidge for his ministry and to the Gentry Funeral Home.

The Family of William (Dub) Dunn.

DUNN, William McSawyer

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 3, 1965 William McSawyer Dunn. . .

William McSawyer Dunn, age 84 of Shouns, Forge Creek, died suddenly at his residence Thursday at 5:30 p.m. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and son of the late Bucker[sic] and Rachiel[sic] Wilson Dunn and a member of the Christian Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Maude Roark Dunn, Shouns; three sons, Clinton Dunn and Billy Dunn, both Shouns, and Ferd Dunn, Preston Md.; five daughters, Mrs. Alfred Curd and Mrs. Fred Dowell and Mrs. Ella Parsons, all Mountain City and Mrs. Ernest Forrester and Mrs. Bruce Johnson, both of Shouns; two brothers, Wesley Dunn, of Shouns and Joe Dunn, Mountain City; also 23 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. from Greenwood Church, with Rev. Ernest 689

Rash, Rev. John Townsend and Rev. Ernest Carrier officiating.
Pallbearers were grandsons and flowerbearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge.

DUNN, William McSawyer

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 17, 1965 Cards Of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during the sudden death of our husband and father, William M. Dunn. For the food and beautiful floral offerings; also to the ministers, Rev. Ernest Rash, Rev. Carrier and Johnny Townsend, and the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.

Mrs. Maude Dunn and Children

DUNN, Winnie

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, December 14, 1944 WINNIE DUNN

Winnie Dunn, niece of Mrs. Pearl Flynn, died at the home of her aunt, Sept. 3, 1944, after a short illness, aged 15 years and 2 weeks.

Surviving are: a sister, Ellen; three brothers, Charles, Joe and Farris Dunn, all of Mountain City.

Funeral services were held in the Cold Springs Church, Rev. Howard Reece officiating. Donnelly Funeral Home in charge.

DUNN, Winnie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 13, 1954 MRS. WINNIE DUNN…

Mrs. Winnie Dunn, 60, died at her home near Neva, Oct. 6. She was a member of Vaught’s Gap Baptist Church.

Survivors include here husband, Hugh Dunn; seven sons, Walter Main, Downing, Pa.; Ulysses Main; Barton, Dayton, Ernest and John Dunn, all of Neva; Arthur Main, Toughkenamon, Pa; five daughters, Mrs. Nellie White, Downing, Pa; Mrs. Elizabeth Lester, New Holland, Pa; Mrs. Goldie Forrest, Mrs. Ella Rose, both of Neva; Mrs. James Main, Toughkneamon, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Clyde Phillips, Orinet Hill, W.Va; two sisters, Mrs. Stacy Stout, Shouns; Mrs. Gaither Main, Tom’s Creek, Va.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DUTTON, Lola May

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 16, 1955 MRS. GEORGE DUTTON…

… Funeral services for Mrs. George (Lola May) Dutton, who died Nov. 10 in an Abingdon, Va. hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Lugg Memorial Chapel in Monmouth, Ill., in charge of Rev. Harold Bodeen of Smithshire Methodist Church, where she had her membership, being an active participant in its affairs.

Burial was in Kirkwood Cemetery, near Smithshire.

Lola Gentry was born Aug. 18, 1880, in Johnson County, where she had come to spend this winter with a niece, Mrs. Arthur Leffman, Laurel Bloomery, when she suffered a heart attack. She was a daughter of Dock and Mary Ellen Gentry. She married George Dutton in 1902, and they spent their entire married life in Ellison township, Ill. Mr. Dutton died in December, 1934.

She was preceded in death by three brothers. Two sisters survive: Mrs. Lura Stone[sic] of Matwan, W. Va., and Mrs. James Rash of Laurel Bloomery, and Robert F. Roark of Houston, Texas, who

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was reared in the Dutton home.

DUVALL, John Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 4, 1947 JOHN THOMAS DUVAL[sic]

John Thomas Duvall, 70, of Route 2, Butler, died in the Eastern State Hospital of Knoxville Monday morning after a long illness. He was a member of the Little Milligan Baptist Church.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Della Duvall; two sons, Ralph Duvall of the home and Paul Duvall of South Watauga; one daughter, Mrs. Goldie Campbell of Hampton; one brother, Willard Duvall of Buladean, North Carolina; 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Little Milligan Baptist Church Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating, assisted by the Rev. W. W. Ward. Burial will be in the Campbell Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Dallas Moody, R. A. Cortner, Roy Campbell, Jim Moody, John White and Fred Rainbolt.

The body was moved to the home Tuesday at 4:pp p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

DYE, Rachel Katherine

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 29, 1938
MRS. RACHEL DYE
Mrs. Rachel Katherine Dye, age 71, died at the home of her son, James Dye, 207 G street Thursday afternoon after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Dye has made her home in Elizabethton for nine years, coming here from Virginia. Mr. Dye preceded her in death four years ago. She was a member of the M. E. Church, South.
Survivors are: three daughters, Mrs. W. F. Hagy of Abingdon; Mrs. Edna Poston of Emory; Mrs. J. S. Brewer of this city; two sons, Charles of Virginia; James of this city; one sister; G. W. Gilbert of Saltville, Va.; two brothers, King Poston of Washington, D. C., and John Poston of Saltville, Va.; five grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until Friday afternoon when it will be removed to the home.
Funeral cortege will leave the home 207 G street at 12 o’clock for Abingdon, where the funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o’clock from the M. E. Church, South, of Abingdon with the Rev. Dr. H. E. Kelso and Rev. J. F. Benton in charge.
Active pallbearers will include nephews and close friends. Flower bearers will be nieces and close friends.

DYER, Betty Elizabeth

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 4, 1968
Mrs. Elizabeth Dyer, 82, Rt. 1, Mountain City, died Monday at 3:30 p.m. in Carter County

Memorial Hospital, Elizabethton, after a lengthy illness.
She was a native of Johnson County and daughter of the late Abe and Martha Cress Wilson. She

was a member of the Butler First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Calvin V. Dyer; two daughters, Mrs. Stan Younce, Big Stone Gap,

Va., and Mrs. F.L. Lytz, Bristol, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Glenn Adams, and Mrs. Dee Arnold, Mountain City, and Mrs. Mae Stalcup, Butler; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday 2:00 p.m. from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.R. Woodson and Rev. Thomas Gatton officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Harold Arnold, Luther Nave, Glenn Adams, Grant Walker, Harold Garland, 691

A.J. Stalcup and Fred Stout.
Flower-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.

DYER, Betty Elizabeth

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 11, 1968
Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Dyer, 82, Route 1, Mountain City, died Monday, 3:30 p.m., in the Carter

County Memorial Hospital, Elizabethton, after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Abe and Martha Cress Wilson. She was a member of the Butler First Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Stan Younce, Big Stone Gap, Va., and Mrs. F.L. Litz, Bristol, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Glenn Adams, and Mrs. Dee Arnold, both of Mountain City, and Mrs. Mae Stalcup, Butler; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.R. Woodson and Rev. Thomas Gatton officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Harold Arnold, Luther Nave, Glenn Adams, Grant Walker, Harold Garland, A.J. Stalcup, and Fred Stout.

Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DYER, Betty Elizabeth

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 11, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We would like to thank the many friends and neighbors who have been so kind and helpful during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother, Betty Dyer. For the beautiful flowers, the abundance of food, the ministers, Rev. Woodson and Rev. Gatton and the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home–words fail us in our grateful appreciation.

May the Lord bless each of you, is our prayer. C.V. Dyer and Daughters,
Mrs. Stanley Younce
Mrs. Lucian Litz

DYER, Earl

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 19, 1936
HOLD FUNERAL FOR SUICIDE
Earl Dyer Rites Held At Cove Creek; Shot Self Thursday
Funeral services for Earl Dyer, 25, of Cove Creek who committed suicide Thursday, according to a jury, by shooting himself in the chest with a shotgun, were held Friday afternoon at the home of his parents in Cove Creek.
Services were in charge of the Reverend W. T. Clapp. Pallbearers were Louis Gardener, Crockett Greer, Claude Harrell, Malone Young, Nath Young, Ford Harrell, F. B. Hughes, and Roby Hughes.
Survivors of the youth are Ebb and Betty Dyer, three brothers, Will, Rob and Frank, and three sisters, Hattie, Isabel and Lydia.
The youth was found lying in a field near his home Thursday afternoon, shot through the chest with a shotgun. He had left home at noon, stating he was going hunting, according to survivors. Illness and despondency were attributed by the jury, hastily formed of neighbors, as the cause of the suicide.

DYER, Joel Ben

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 11, 1956 692

JOEL BEN DYER…
… 79, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edith Farthing of Burkeville, Va., where he had made

his home for the past few years.
He was a native of Watuaga County and had lived for many years in Johnson County.
Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Farthing, Mrs. Virginia Reynolds of Elizabethton, Mrs. Wilma

Rutledge of Florence, Ala., Mrs. Mildred Lyons of Menema, Fla., Mrs. Elizabeth Garner of Norfolk, Va.; two sons, Merrill Dyer of Ludoff, S. C., and Ben Dyer, Jr., of Chicago, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Calvin Dyer of Mountain City.
[JAKS Note: Only five of the six daughters were named in the obituary.]

DYER, Kyle

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 29, 1966 Mr. Kyle Dyer Succumbs

[Photo] Mr. Kyle Dyer

Kyle Dyer, age 52, Shouns, died in VA Hospital, Mountain Home, Saturday at 4:05 p.m. after several months’ illness. He was a native of Washington County, but had made his home in Johnson County for the past 20 years. He was the son of the late Robt. A. and Effie Bailey Dyer; a veteran of World War II.

He was a member of the First Christian Church, Mountain City, member of the choir, board of elders and deacons, past superintendent of Bible School, past teacher ladies Bible class, member and past president of Lions Club, member and former chairman Johnson County Board of Education, member of Selective Service Board, past president of Farm Bureau, graduate East Tennessee State University, class of 1938, president student body, pres. T Club, outstanding basketball player, “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities” and editor of the annual. Mr. Dyer was manager of the Mountain City Production Credit Association office.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Vaught Dyer, Shouns; four brothers, Cecil Dyer, Torrence, Calif., Denver Dyer, Lewisburg, Pa., Howard Dyer, Johnson City, and William H. “Bill” Dyer also of Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Wayland Crouch, Boones Creek; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from First Christian Church, Mountain City, Tuesday at 3 p.m. with James Adkins and Rev. Ernest Carrier officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers were the elders and deacons of First Christian Church; flower bearers[sic] were ladies Bible class First Christian Church and Friendship class, Pleasant Grove Church. Hon. pallbearers: Johnson County Board of Education, Lions Club, staff of Production Credit Assn., Paul McEwen, Roby Howard, Jr., Draft Board (Selective Service). In lieu of flowers it was requested that donations be made to the First Christian Church building fund of Johnson County Cancer Society.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

DYER, Kyle

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 28, 1966 RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
Johnson County Teachers Assoc.

WHEREAS it has pleased God Almighty in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst, and from this mortal life our beloved school board member, KYLE DYER

WHEREAS Mr. Dyer, while serving in the capacity of Johnson County Board of Education chairman and member, did give untiringly of his time, his understanding, his energy, and his experience, and thereby endearing himself forever in the hearts and minds with those with whom he worked and guided; and

WHEREAS Mr. Dyer was an active member of the First Christian Church of Mountain City, 693

member of the choir, board of elders and deacons, past superintendent of Bible School, and past teacher of the Ladies Bible Class; and

WHEREAS Mr. Dyer was a Christian gentleman, unhesitatingly assumed responsibility and leadership in church, civic, and professional activities. This influence will long be felt in the course of community affairs;

NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Johnson County Teachers Association that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Johnson County Teachers Association, that the Association Secretary be directed to mail copies of these Resolutions to the widow, Mrs. Kyle V. Dyer, his brothers, Cecil Dyer, Denver Dyer, Howard Dyer and William Dyer, his sister, Mrs. Wayland Crouch and that they be published in The Tomahawk.

Adopted August 26, 1966.
R. Clyde Wilson, President.
Mary Hux, Secretary
Committee of Louise L. Stout, Hazel Shull and Dewey Taylor.

DYER, Mattie C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 19, 1960 MRS. MATTIE C. DYER…

… 78, Route 3, Mountain City, died at her home Monday morning after a long illness.

A native of Watauga county, N. C., she had made her home in Johnson county for the past 50 years.

Her husband, John Dyer, preceeded[sic] her in death in May, 1953.
She was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church of Valley Crucus, N. C.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Luther Nave, Mountain City; a brother, George Thomas,

Boone, N. C.; and three sisters, Mrs. H. M. Crosswhite, Hyattsville, Md., Mrs. W. H. Bold, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. J. C. Tester, of Germany; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. from the First Methodist Church, Mountain City, with Rev. Charles E. Wulf of Elizabethton, officiating.

Active pallbearers will be Raymond Hammons, Glenn Ward, D. R. Reece, Frank Harper, Frank Buchanan, Ralph McKinney, John Swift and Jake Fritts. Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors.

Interment will be in St. Johns cemetery, Watauga county, N. C. Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

DYER, Nannie Wagner

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 2, 1942 MRS. NANNIE DYER

Mrs. Nannie Wagner Dyer, age 55, of Neva, Tenn., died in the Grace Hospital at Banner Elk, N.C., Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock after a long illness.

Funeral services were conducted from the Pine Grove Baptist church, Johnson county, this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. Coy Riddle in charge. Interment will be in the Wilson cemetery, Doe Valley.

Survivors are her husband, J. B. Dyer; one son, Ben Dyer, Jr., Neva; four daughters, Miss Virginia Dyer, Elizabethton; Miss Elizabeth Dyer, Johnson County, Mrs. Edith Farthing, Johnson county, and Miss Wilma Dyer, Johnson county; three brothers, Robert, Jess and Fred Wagner, Johnson county; two sisters, Mrs. Texis Potter, Johnson county and Mrs. Mary Mains of Carter county.

Pallbearers and flower-bearers will be selected from the friends attending the funeral. 694

DYER, Wayne

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, January 9, 1932 MOUNTAIN CITY

Wayne Dyer, aged about 75 years, died at the home of his son in Doe Valley yesterday. Mr. Dyer had been in failing health for several months. Three sons, Calvin of Butler, Tenn.; James of Cleveland, Tenn. and John of Mountain City survive, also one daughter, Mrs. Joe Barry. Funeral services were conducted from the home this morning. Interment was in the Wilson Cemetery.

DYER, R. A.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 21, 1948 R. A. DYER…

R. A. Dyer, 77, died in an Asheville hospital Tuesday night following an illness.

He is survived by five sons, Cecil of Tampa, Fla., Howard of Limestone, Denver of Lewisburg, Pa., Kyle of Mountain City, and Bill of Bad Axe, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Crough of Boones Creek, and six grandchildren.

The funeral will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. from the Boone Creek Christian Church in charge of Rev. George Phelps. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

DYER, Will

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 11, 1944
WILL DYER
Will Dyer, age 40, died in the Banner Elk Hospital Monday morning at 11:00 o’clock after a lingering illness.
Mr. Dyer was a native of Carter County and a member of the Presbyterian Church at Cove Creek.
Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Rosa Dyer, two daughters, Irene and June, one son, George, all of Roan Mountain; two brothers, Frank and Rob Dyer, Roan Mountain; one sisters, Mrs. Hattie Dyer, Roan Mountain.
Funeral services were conducted this morning at 11:00 o’clock from the Cove Creek Church.
Burial was made in the family cemetery.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home was in charge

DYKES, A. S. (Dr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 28, 1935
DR. A. S. DYKES
News of the death of Dr. A. S. Dykes, Bristol, Tenn., well known in Elizabethton, at Cape Charles, Va., at 7:30 this morning were received here by his sister-in-law, Mrs. J. L. Moore.
Dr. Dykes at the time of his death was en route to Bristol from New York City where he had gone to meet his daughter who was returning from a trip to Europe.
Funeral services have not been arranged as yet.

DYKES, Dennis

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 23, 1936
DENNIS DYKES
Dennis Dykes, 18, former employee of the American Bemberg Corporation, died at his home in Elizabethton, Sunday afternoon at five o’clock, following a three week’s illness of typhoid.
For the past fifteen months he was employed in the coning department of the plants, where he attracted the attention of his fellow workers by his honesty and pleasing disposition. He was a member of the West Side Mission.

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Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dykes; four sisters, Dorothy, Erma, ate and Frances; seven brothers, Grover, Arvel, Dana, Wayne, Jimmie and Roy, all of Elizabethton, and Clarence of Omak, Washington.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Freewill Baptist Church, Tuesday morning at 10:30 with the Rev. C. L. Howington in charge, assisted by the Rev. E. W. Moss. Interment will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Willis Lane, Claude Byers, Ed Burrow, Jim Adkins, Bert Maples, and Earl Lane.

DYKES, L. D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, August 12, 1944
L. D. DYKES
L. D. Dykes, age 63, died at his home, Route 3, Elizabethton, Friday at 12:00 o’clock after a lingering illness.
Mr. Dykes was a member of the New Victory Baptist Church of Washington County.
Survivors are his wife, Effie Dykes, 8 sons, Clyde Dykes, Limestone, Cecil Dykes, Elizabethton, Closen Dykes, Telford, Lawrence Dykes, Elizabethton, Wilburt, U. S. Army, England, Oscar Dykes, U. S. Army, Kansas, Sherman Dykes, Elizabethton, Ray Dykes, Elizabethton; 3 daughters, Mrs. Stella Hodge, Johnson City, Mrs. Hazel Myers, Johnson City, Mary Lou Dykes, Elizabethton; six brothers, John Dykes, Washington, Will Dykes, Elizabethton, Buford Dykes, Jonesboro, Gordon Dykes, Telford, Paul Dykes, Jonesboro, Earl Dykes, Elizabethton; 1 sisters, Miss Maude Dykes, Jonesboro; and 23 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 o’clock Monday afternoon from the New Victory Baptist Church, Route 2, Telford.
Burial will be made in the New Victory Cemetery.
Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends.
The body was returned to the home, Route 2, Elizabethton, Saturday morning at 10:00 o’clock.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

DYSON, Frances

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 24, 1941
JOHNSON COUNTY OFFICERS PROBE DEATH OF YOUNG GIRL

MOUNTAIN CITY, July 24 – Sheriff J. T. Greever of Johnson county, is investigating the mysterious death of pretty 16-year-old Frances Dyson, found mortally wounded in the heart of the residential section Sunday morning.

Sheriff Greever said today that he had several clues, which might lead to an arrest, and that he and the members of his force were working to uncover the mystery, which has aroused the townsmen of Mountain City.

The young girl was found Sunday morning about 2:00 o’clock on the highway leading to Damascus. Her skull was crushed. She was rushed to a hospital in Abingdon, Va., where she died almost 12 hours later.

Sheriff Greever said today that physicians at the hospital said the girl had probably been hit with a blunt instrument and thrown from an automobile.

The girl, a resident of Virginia, had been visiting an aunt, Mrs. Solomon Wood. She and her family had formerly resided in Johnson county, where burial was made yesterday afternoon.

DYSON, Frances

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 25, 1941
JOHNSON COUNTY MAN HELD IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF GIRL

MOUNTAIN CITY, July 25 – Kyle Brown, young Johnson county man, is being held under a 696

$1,000 bond in connection with the mysterious death of pretty 16-year-old Frances Dyson, according to Sheriff J. T. Greever. Hearing for Brown will be held Saturday morning.

Officers said that Brown is alleged to have been in company with the Dyson girl late Sunday afternoon. She was found in an unconscious condition in the main residential section of the city about 2 o’clock Monday morning, and died in an Abingdon, Va. hospital about 12 hours later.

The girl is believed to have been hit in the head with a blunt instrument and thrown from an automobile, officers said.

Miss Dyson, a resident of Lodi, Va., formerly resided in Johnson county, and had been visiting in the county for sometime.

DYSON, Frances

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 4, 1941
JOHNSON COUNTY SEEKS TO UNRAVEL MYSTERY DEATH OF GIRL

MOUNTAIN CITY, August – Johnson county has offered a reward of $100.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons implicated in the death of pretty 16-year-old Frances Dyson, July 21, according to County Chairman Herman Grindstaff.

Miss Dyson was found mortally wounded on the morning of July 21, dying about 12 hours later in an Abingdon, Va. hospital.

The sheriff’s department is working on several clues, but so far nothing has been found that would lead to an arrest members said.

DYSON, Mose (Mr. & Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 1, 1958 CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends for the kindness and sympathy extended us during the illness and at the death of our grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mose Dyson. The beautiful floral offerings were greatly appreciated.

Claude Williams
Mrs. Kate Williams Smith

DYSON, Moses William

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 25, 1957 [published January 1958] MOSES WILLIAM DYSON…

… 83, died in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., Jan. 1. He had been in the hospital one month.

Dyson was a native of Johnson County, a coal miner and a farmer. He was a member of Dyson Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Sarah Ann Dyson; one sister, Mrs. Iva Lee Heck of Knoxville; two step-grandchildren, Mrs. Kate Williams Smith and Claude Williams, both of Mountain City, and a large number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Dyson Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Friday with Rev. Ernest Rash and Rev. Keene Roark officiating. Burial was in Dyson Grove Church Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DYSON, Sarah Ann Williams

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 25, 1957 [published January 1958] SARAH ANN WILLIAMS DYSON…

… 84, died in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., Jan. 5.
Her husband, Moses Dyson, preceded her in death last Wednesday, Jan. 1.

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She was a member of Dyson Grove Baptist Church.
A son, Don S. Williams, was killed in World War I.
She is survived by two grandchildren, Mrs. Kate Williams Smith and Claude Williams, both of

Mountain City, and three brothers, Sil B. Williams of Coeburn, Va., Robert L. Williams and Ben N. Williams, both of Butler Star Rte.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Dyson Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Ernest Rash and Rev. Keene Roark officiating.

Burial was in Dyson Grove Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

DYSON, Walter G.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 13, 1955 WALTER G. DYSON…

Walter G. Dyson, 63, of Rte. 2, Mountain City, died Friday afternoon, April 15 of a heart attack.

Surviving are his widow and the following children: Mrs. William Payne, Newark, Del., Mrs. Tyler Phillips, West Grove, Pa., Claude Dyson, Damascus, Va., and Ray Dyson, Andrews, S. C.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Earl’s Methodist Church, Rev. A. E. Browne and H. T. Mabry officiating. Burial will be in Donnelly Cemetery.

EADS, Charles Henry

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 16, 1949
CHARLES HENRY EADSCHARLES HENRY EADS
BLUFF CITY, Feb. 16 – Funeral for Charles Henry Eads, 76, who died at noon Monday in an Elizabethton hospital after a brief illness, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bluff City Methodist Church. The Rev. R. L. Hankins will be in charge, assisted by the Rev. G. C. Coldiron of Kingsport and the Rev. Aden Childress. Burial will be in Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City.
Active pallbearers: M. D., Bobby, and Billy Eads, T. C. and Frank Hughes, Douglas Patecell. Granddaughters, nieces, friends and neighbors will serve as flower bearers.
The body will be taken to the church at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, one hour before the funeral.
Mr. Eads was a life-long resident of Sullivan County.
Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Margaret Eads, three sons, Carl and Marshall of Bluff City, and Don Eads of Kingsport; three daughters, Mrs. C. C. White of Bristol, Mrs. Roy Hughes of Piney Flats, and Mrs. A. A. Arwood of Elizabethton; two brothers, D. N. Eads of Bluff City, and M. J. Eads of Johnson City; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

EADS, Don

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, April 26, 1949
DON EADSDON EADS
Funeral services for Don Eads, 39, of Kingsport, who was drowned in Watauga Lake Sunday afternoon, will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Kingsport.
The body will be moved to the home Wednesday evening where it will remain until 1:30 p.m. Thursday when it will be moved to the church to lie-in-state until the funeral hour.
Mr. Eads is survived by his wife, Mrs. Irene Leedy Eads; one daughter, Mary Lou Eads of the home; his mother, Mrs. Charles H. Eads of Bluff City; two brothers, Mr. Carl and Marshall Eads both of Bluff City; and three sisters, Mrs. Roy Hughes of Piney Flats, Mrs. Clifton C. White of Bristol, Virginia and Mrs. Nina Arwood of Elizabethton.

EADS, Thomas Andrew

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“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 9, 1946 THOMAS ANDREW EADS

Thomas Andrew Eads, age 79, died at home of his grandson, Jack Eads of Bluff City route 2, Saturday 6 p.m., after an illness of three months. Mr. Eads was a native of Sullivan county and was a prominent farmer of that section.

Survivors are one daughter, Miss Glenna Eads of Bluff City, four brothers, Charlie, Joe, Davis, Mack all of Bluff City, one grandson, Jack, two great grandchildren, Barbara and Larry Steve of Bluff City.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Bluff City Methodist church Monday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. L. R. Hankins and the Rev. T. B. Freeman officiating. Burial will be made in Morning View cemetery at Bluff City.

The body will be removed to the church Monday at one o’clock and will lie in state until time for the service.

Active pallbearers and flower bearers are requested to be at the church at one thirty o’clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

EADES, Hazel Lucy

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 16, 1959 MRS. HAZEL LUCY EADES

Mrs. Hazel Lucy Eades, formerly of Johnson City and Johnson County, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday in a Tacoma, Wash. hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was 60.

Mrs. Eades was born in Johnson County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shoun. She lived for several years in Johnson City. In 1943 she moved to Bend, Ore. with her daughter, Mrs. Patty Marie Harbin. They moved to Vancouver, Wash., in 1955.

Mrs. Eades was a member of the First Christian Church, Johnson City.

Survivors include two children, Mrs. Harbin and Clarence Eades, the latter a city fireman; two brothers, Nat Shoun, Johnson City and John Shoun, Portsmouth, O., and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Loyd and Mrs. Kathleen Smith, both of Mountain City. Also surviving are several grandchildren.

Funeral and burial will be this week. Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge.

EARHART, J. H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 18, 1940
J. H. EARHART DIES IN BRISTOL HOSPITAL

J. H. Earhart, father of Mrs. Lyle Henley, of this city, died in a hospital in Bristol this morning. He resides near Bluff City and had been in ill health sometime. This week, he was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Surviving are his wife and five children, Clarence and John Earhart of Bristol; William Earhart of Kingsport; Mrs. Marian Harmon, Erwin; and Mrs. Lyle Henley of this city.

Funeral arrangements could not be learned late last night.

EARNEST, Eleanor

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 21, 1944
MISS ELEANOR EARNEST
Miss Eleanor L. Earnest, aunt of B. Foster Earnest of this city, passed away at 1:30 o’clock this morning in a Greeneville, Tenn. hospital after a lingering illness.
Miss Earnest was the only sister of Nick P. Earnest, prominent farmer of Greene County.
Funeral services will be conducted at Chuckey Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

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EASTERLY, Lou Simerly

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 10, 1941
MRS. EASTERLY SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS TODAY Aged Lady Taught Half A Century

Mrs. Lou Easterly, prominent 84-year old resident of Hampton, died in a local hospital this morning at four o’clock, after an illness of several weeks.

Mrs. Easterly was one of the most beloved and well-known women in the county. She was a member of a pioneer family, being a Simerly before her marriage. Her father was Elijah Simerly, one of the most prominent figures in the county.

For several years, Mrs. Easterly operated a hotel in Hampton and was known far and wide for her hospitality. She was identified with the Carter county and Elizabethton schools for approximately half a century, many of the county’s prominent citizens having received their early education from her.

Not only was she a public school teacher but she taught music and at the time of her illness had a class of approximately 18 pupils. She was active in religious and civic circles when health would permit her to be, and she took a keen interest in political activities. An extensive reader, she could discuss the issues of the day very freely and with a broad mind.

For many years she was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Kate Carriger, of Johnson City; Mrs. J. L. Church, of Texas; and Mrs. Emma Ellis, of Hampton; two brothers, N. G. T. Simerly, of Alabama; and W. B. G. Simerly, of Hampton; also a granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Evelyn Moorefield, of Washington, D. C.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at Hampton. The body will remain at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until Tuesday when it will be moved to Hampton.

EASTERLY, Lou Simerly

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 11, 1941 EASTERLY FUNERAL SET FOR WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Easterly, 84-year old resident of Hampton, has been set for 2:00 o’clock Wednesday in the Christian church Wednesday in the Christian church at Hampton. Rev. E. M. Umbach, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, and Rev. U. W. Malcolm, pastor of Hampton Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be made in the Simerly cemetery.

Mrs. Easterly, member of a pioneer family, was a former veteran schoolteacher of the county and city school systems and a music teacher for a number of years. She died in a local hospital Monday morning, after an illness.

Active pallbearers will include Mike Hall, David Brumit, Ralph Batler, Ed Hathaway, Asel Wilcox and Will D. Sigsby.

Flower bearers will include Mesdames Lou Carden, Vera Johnson, Will Horton, Nettie McQueen, and Paul Williams, and Misses Margaret Butler, Pauline Brumit, Nettie Campbell and Norma Jean Campbell.

EASTRIDGE, Ada

“The Tomahawk,” July 4, 1962
Cards Of Thanks
We wish to express our gratitude and sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us by our firends[sic] and neighbors during the illness and death of our loved one, Mrs. Ada Eastridge.
We are grateful for the many beautiful flowers and for each kind word or deed during our time of sorrow. We extend our thanks to the Gentry Funeral Home and Butler Florist for their kind services. The Family of Mrs. Ada Eastridge

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EASTRIDGE, Ada

“The Tomahawk,” June 13, 1962
Mrs. Ada Eastridge…
…67, Laurel Community, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Faye Forrester, Saturday at 10:45 a.m. after a lengthy illness.
Her husband, Joseph Eastridge, died in 1955.
She was a native of North Carolina but had lived in Johnson County most of her life. She was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Ferd Eastridge, Trade; three daughters, Mrs. Verna Eldreth, Mrs. Faye Forrester and Mrs. Ethel Gentry, all of Mountain City; four brothers, Riley and Bruce Taylor both of Mountain City, Lester Taylor, Bristol, and Greer Taylor, Memphis; seven grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Corinth Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Billy Trivette the Rev. Barney Oliver and H.T. Mabry officiating.
Burial was in Cornett cemetery.
Pallbearers were Grant Snyder, Burl Brown, James McElyea, Hal Ward, Ray Wallace, and Fred Michael. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EASTRIDGE, Edgar L.

“The Tomahawk,” August 1, 1962
Edgar L. Eastridge…
…44 of Mountain City, Route 2, Laurel Community, died unexpectedly at Lancaster, S.C. on Saturday morning. He was a native of Johnson County, a farmer and a World War II veteran.
Survivors include three brothers, Rodge[sic] Eastridge, and Conley Eastridge, both of Damascus, Va., and Quince Eastridge of Chilhowie, Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Thomas and Mrs. Ruth Bebber, both of Damascus, Va., Mrs. Sallie Hicks and Mrs. Bessie Graybeal, both of Mountain City, and Mrs. Oradella Mary, Oxford, Pa.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. Monday with H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, Va.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EASTRIDGE, Joel J.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 1, 1955 JOEL J. EASTRIDGE

Joel J. Eastridge, 65, died at his home June 10 after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Corinth Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Asa F. Eastridge of the army; three daughters, Mrs. L. I. Forrester and Mrs. Joe Eldreth, both of Mountain City, and Mrs. Herbert Gentry of Bristol; two brothers, James Eastridge of Mountain City, and Joshua Eastridge of Holston Valley; four half-brothers, Charlie Eastridge, Lincoln Eastridge, and Tom Eastridge, all of Mountain City, and Tillman Eastridge of Maryland; three half-sisters, Mrs. Lester Greer of Bluefield, W. Va., Mrs. Tyler Greer and Mrs. Effie Eastridge, both of Mountain City; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Blaine Eggers and H. T. Mabry officiating. Burial will be in the Cornett Cemetery.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

EASTRIDGE, Macy Cuddy

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 23, 1957 701

MRS. MACY CUDDY EASTRIDGE…
… 67, died at her home in Grayson, N. C., Tuesday, Oct. 15, after a short illness.
She was a native of Johnson County and a member of Valley View Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Solomon Eastridge of Grayson, N. C.; one son, James P. Cuddy of

Washington, D. C.; two step-sons, Ted and Vaugh Eastridge of Grayson, N. C.; four step-daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Jones of Martinsville, Va., Mrs. Hazel Dillon of Parkton, Md., Mrs. Jewell Abernethy of Catawaba, N. C., and Mrs. Fleta Strugill of Grayson; two brothers, Mack and Fred Philippi of Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Desta Shupe of Mountain City and Mrs. Margaret Reece of Bristol; and 29 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct. 18, at 2:00 p.m. at Valleyview Church with Rev. W. H. Martin, Rev. A. E. Browne and H. T. Mabry officiating.

Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery. Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

EASTRIDGE, Nancy Cora Dellie

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, July 24, 1947 NANCY CORA DELLIE EASTRIDGE

Nancy Cora Dellie Eastridge was born October 1, 1897, and died July 17, 1947. She was the daughter of William and Sarah Hammons. She was united in marriage to Wilburn Eastridge and to this union was born seven children, Hacker, Ethel, Ruth and Roy, Shouns. Three died in infancy and one grandchild, Hacker, Jr., survives, also one step-grandchild, Peggy Sue Eastridge.

Mrs. Eastridge was a member of the Christian Church at Hammons Chapel.
She is survived by two brothers, Lincoln Hammons, Washington, and Roosevelt Hammons, West Virginia; four sisters, Mrs. Lou Stout, Bedwell, Ohio; Mrs. Vade Eller, Mrs. Mary Forrester and Mrs. Emma Hall, all of Shouns.

Funeral was held Saturday, July 19, at Hammons Chapel with Rev. J. M. Jones in charge. Interment was in Hammons Cemetery, Shouns.

EASTRIDGE, Ora Shupe

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 2, 1966 Cards Of Thanks

We want to express our appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us by our friends and neighbors at the time of our bereavement in the passing of our beloved daughter and sister, Ora Shupe Eastridge.

It is hard to find words to tell you how much your thoughtfulness and love has sustained us in our time of sorrow, and may you always abide in the love of Him who doeth all things well.

Mrs. Mae Shupe and Family
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EASTRIDGE Ora Shupe

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 2, 1966 Cards Of Thanks

I wish to take this method to tell my many friends and neighbors how much their kindness during my time of deepest sorrow in the death of my wife, Ora S. Eastridge, has meant to me.

Every comforting word and deed is remembered with deep gratitude. The beautiful flowers, the food and your sympathetic concern are a source of comfort for which I shall always feel thankful.

I am especially grateful to the ministers and all who assisted in any way in the services, and for the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home.

Charlie Eastridge 702

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EASTRIDGE, Roby J.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 3, 1966 Roby J. Eastridge. . .

Roby J. Eastridge, age 87 of Mountain City, died at his home Sunday at 6:30 p.m. after a long illness. He was a native of Ashe County, N.C. son of the late Andrew and Martisha Osborne Eastridge. Mr. Eastridge was a retired merchant and furniture dealer. He is a past city alderman of Mountain City for eight years and recently received his 50-year pin as member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include four sons, E.S. Eastridge, Newport; H.A. Eastridge, Washington, D.C.; Rev. R.H. Eastridge, Lexington Park, Md., Rev. J.V. Eastridge, Gatlinburg; five daughters, Mrs. R.A. Bennington, Sugar Grove, Va., Mrs. W.D. Vines, Jr., Kingsport; Mrs. C.W. Osborne, Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. G.E. Counts, Grants Pass, Ore., Mrs. B.D. Yarbrough, Lexington, N.C.; two brothers, Clinton and Marvin Eastridge, of Fredricksburg, Va.; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchil[sic] and a number of nephews and nieces. His first wife, Hattie Scott Eastridge preceded him in death in 1921.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from First Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Caraway and Rev. A.E. Brown officiating. Pallbearers included Max Wilson, Lewis Wills, Ralph Stout, Nelson Gray, Malcolm Hawkins, Tom Grayson, Ray Bryant and Roby Howard, Jr.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

EASTRIDGE, Roby J.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 10, 1966 Roby J. Eastridge. . .

Roby J. Eastridge, age 87 of Mountain City, died at his home Sunday at 6:30 p.m. after a long illness. He was a native of Ashe County, N.C. son of the late Andrew and Martisha Osborne Eastridge. Mr. Eastridge was a retired merchant and furniture dealer. He is a past city alderman of Mountain City for eight years and recently received his 50-year pin as member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge, Sugar Grove, Va. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are the wife Mrs. Lillian Osborne Eastridge, of Mountain City; four sons, E.S. Eastridge, Newport; H.A. Eastridge, Washington, D.C.; Rev. R.H. Eastridge, Lexington Park, Md., Rev. J.V. Eastridge, Gatlinburg; five daughters, Mrs. R.A. Bennington, Sugar Grove, Va., Mrs. W.D. Vines, Jr., Kingsport, Mrs. C.W. Osborne, Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. G.E. Counts, Grants Pass, Ore., Mrs. B.D. Yarbrough, Lexington, N.C.; two brothers, Clinton and Marvin Eastridge, of Fredricksburg, Va.; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces. His first wife, Hattie Scott Eastridge preceded him in death in 1921.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from First Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Caraway and Rev. A.E. Brown officiating. Pallbearers included Max Wilson, Lewis Wills, Ralph Stout, Nelson Gray, Malcolm Hawkins, Tom Grayson, Ray Bryant and Roby Howard, Jr.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

EASTRIDGE, Roby J.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 10, 1966 Cards Of Thanks

We, the family of Roby J. Eastridge, would like to express our deep and heartfelt appreciation for all the food, flowers and visits during his long illness and passing. The support and comfort of good friends have made our burden lighter at this time. God bless each one.

EASTRIDGE, Thomas Franklin

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 30, 1963 703

Thomas Franklin Eastridge, age 59 of Laurel Bloomery, died unexpectedly from a heart attack at his home Friday at 3:15 a.m. He was a life-long resident of Johnson County, a farmer and a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Deldia Eastridge, Laurel Bloomery; two sons, James and John Eastridge, both of Laurel Bloomery; three daughters, Bessie Lee Stanley and Mrs. Mae Riddle, of Mountain City; Mrs. Beatrice Jones, Oxford, Pa.; four brothers, Lincoln Eastridge, Charles Eastridge and James Eastridge, all of Mountain City and Tilmon Eastridge, Nottingham, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Callye[sic] Greer, Mrs. Etta Greer and Mrs. Effie Eastridge, all of Mountain City; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Raymond Geisler and Rev. Sam Winters officiating.
Burial was in Eastridge cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EASTRIDGE, Thomas Franklin

“The Tomahawk,” November 13, 1963
Cards Of Thanks
We take this method to express our appreciation to all our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our time of trouble in the loss of our beloved husband and father, Mr. Thomas F. Eastridge. We want to especially acknowledge with gratitude the many beautiful flowers and the food and the consoling ministry of Rev. Raymond Geisler and Rev. Sam Winters, and may the Lord’s lbessings[sic] ever abide with all.
The Family of Thomas F. Eastridge

EASTRIDGE, Walter

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 28, 1957 WALTER EASTRIDGE…

… 39, died in VA Hospital, Mountain Home, Tuesday, Aug. 20.
He was a member of Zionville Baptist Church, Zionville, N. C., and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Pauline H. Eastridge of Trade; two sons, James and Dean of the

home; mother, Mrs. Ida Eastridge of Ashland, N. C.; four brothers, Jess Eastridge of Ashland, Ohio, Gaither Eastride of Myrtle Creek, Oe.[sic], Reggie Eastridge of Toughkenamon, Pa., and Joe Eastridge of Toughkenamon, Pa; three sisters, Mrs. Reba Barnes of Hickory, N. C., Mrs. Edna Pruitt of Jefferson, N. C., and Mrs. Della Ray Roark of Toughkenamon, Pa. and one half-sister, Mrs. Lillie Pierce of Creston, N. C.

Funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Zionville Baptist Church with Rev. Roby Eggers, Rev. Carl Triplett and Rev. Ernest Rash officiating.

Burial was in Zionville Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

EASTRIDGE, Wilburn

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 25, 1957 [published January 1958] WILBURN EASTRIDGE…

… 79, died in a Knoxville hospital, Jan. 2.
He was a member of Hammons Chapel Church.
Survivors are one son, J. H. Eastridge of Shouns; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Jones of Grayson, N.

C., Ruby and Ruth Eastridge, both of the home; one brother, Roby Eastridge of Fig, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Eastridge of Franklin, Ind., and Mrs. Maggie Eastridge of Elkhorn, Ky., and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Hammons Chapel Church with H. T. Mabry officiating.

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Burial was in Hammons Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

EASTRIDGE, William J. (Mrs.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 7, 1957 MRS. WILLIAM J. EASTRIDGE…

… 69, of Elizabethton, died at her home Saturday, Aug. 3.

She was a native of Johnson County and had made her home in Elizabethton for a number of years.

Mrs. Eastridge was a charter member of the Sycamore Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, No. 163.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, William J. Eastridge; two daughters, Mrs. Guy O. Ferguson of Elizabethton and Mrs. George Lisak of Miami, Fla.; five brothers, Hilder, Selmer, Dewey and Blain Ward, all of Butler, Wade Ward of Shouns; one grandson, Billy Guy Lacey of Jacksonville, Fla., and one granddaughter, Lisha Ann Randolph of Miami, Fla.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home on Tuesday with Rev. H. M. Slagle, Jr., officiating.

EDENS, Charles D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 15, 1935
CHARLES D. EDENS KILLED IN WRECK; FUNERAL IS TODAY
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the First Christian Church for Charles David Edens, 35, who was killed in an automobile accident Sunday morning about three o’clock. The Rev. J. J. Musick had charge of the final rites. Burial was made in the Highland Cemetery.
Edens, prominent brick mason, was crushed to death when the car in which he was riding left the road at the long curve just beyond Unicoi when he and his two companions were returning from Erwin. Joe Smithdeal, drive, suffered chest injuries, a sprained back, and minor bruises about the body. Luther Hale, the other occupant of the car, had bruises about the body and a muscle was pulled loose from his spine. Smithdeal and Hale were in Johnson City when Edens, whom they met at a café, asked to return to Elizabethton with them. Smithdeal consented and took a boy friend of Edens to Erwin en route home. It was on the return trip when, according to Smithdeal, Edens pulled back the emergency brake just before the car started to round the long curve. “I couldn’t steer the car with all four wheels locked,” said the driver, and the machine went straight ahead off the road instead of going around the curve,”
The auto cut off a telephone pole, made about a twenty-foot jump landing in a marshy field, and turned over three times. Edens, who was killed almost instantly, was found about four or five feet from the wreck. Hale was about fifteen feet, and Smithdeal was under one running board of the car in the mud. Help arrived and Hale and Smithdeal were taken to Erwin for medical treatment. The body of Edens was brought to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home here. The car, a 1935-model sedan, was damaged beyond repair.
The death proved quite a shock to this community Sunday morning. The deceased was one of the best- loved young men in Elizabethton. He was always congenial and pleasant was won scores of friends wherever he went.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Edens, 513 Race Street. He was born and reared in Elizabethton. He entered business with his father and has for years been a prominent brick mason, having been employed with such firms as the Taylor Construction Company and the Crumley Construction Company.
Surviving are a son, Kenneth, 8; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Edens; three sisters, Mrs. Earl Harris of Johnson City, Mrs. Glenn Boatright, and Miss Dorothy Edens of Elizabethton; two brothers, Samuel and

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Frank Edens, Elizabethton.
Active pallbearers were M. L. Carriger, Mike Boatright, Joe Shell, Buck Edens, Clay Smith, Nat C. Nave, and R. M. Jones.

EDENS, Charles J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 18, 1948
Charles Edens Local Business Leader, Dies
Lifelong Carter Resident Had Been Ill Only Few Days
Charles J. Edens, 42, well-known bus line operator and owner of a grocery and coal company at Rio Vista, near here, died in a local hospital last night at 7 o’clock. He had been ill only a few days. Death came as the result of heart disease.
Edens was prominent in local business circles, and widely known throughout Carter County. He often told friends that he was proud of the fact that he had never lived outside of Carter County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Goldia Edens; one son, Charles, Jr.; one daughter, Bernice; his father, William Edens; three brothers, Roscoe, John, and Hubert, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Jimmy Saltes of Johnson City, and Mrs. Kinney Stenmyer of Camas, Washington.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Big Springs Christian Church of which the deceased was a member, next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, with the Rev. Kenneth Wilson and the Rev. George Westmoreland in charge.
Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Cauley Rollins, John and Harry Treadway, Hunter Tucker, Tom Webb, J. H. Simmons, O. J. Taylor, and Dana McKinney.
Flower bearers will be Mrs. Cauley Rollins, Mrs. John Treadway, Mrs. Harry Treadway, Mrs. Hunter Tucker, Mrs. Dana McKinney, Mrs. O. J. Taylor, and Misses Ruth and Verna McKinney.
The body was returned to the home in Rio Vista today at 2 o’clock and will remain there until Sunday at 2 o’clock, at which time it will be removed to the church.
Edens was owner and operator of the Gap Creek Bus Lines and The Edens Coal and Grocery Company, located on the Johnson City highway at Rio Vista. He started the grocery and coal business ten years ago. His first business was a grocery store on Gap Creek in 1939, which he later moved to Rio Vista. He started hauling passengers from the Gap Creek section to the plants approximately 20 years ago in one automobile. This business later grew into the Gap Creek Bus Lines.
He married Miss Goldie Heaton of Gate City, Va., June 7, 1937.
Edens was well liked and popular, friends remarked today. “He always liked to do everything he could for the general public,” one relative said.
It was Edens who had agreed to transport the members of the Elizabethton High School band to the top of Roan Mountain for the Rhododendron Festival next Sunday, with busses from his Gap Creek line.
Last week, Edens had announced his candidacy for magistrate from the fourth civil district. Saying that he felt it was time for magistrates to hold key positions in the county. He announced his platform as doing everything for the betterment of the schools, road program, and for the general progress of the county

EDENS, Clyde

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 4, 1949
CLYDE EDENS
Clyde Miller (Goose) Edens, 38, died at his home 704 Pine St., Tuesday morning at 6:30 o’clock after an illness of several months. Mr. Edens was a native of Carter County.
Survivors are his father, Walter Edens, four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hollers, Mrs. Charles Hodge, Miss Mary Emma Edens, of Elizabethton and Miss Clara Mae Edens of Knoxville; two brothers, David (Buck) Edens and Tom Edens of Elizabethton.

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Funeral services will be conducted from the First Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. E. H. Ogle, the Rev. R. E. Rice and the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.
Music will be in charge of the church choir.

The body will remain in chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time to be removed to the church. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

EDENS, David Taylor

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 27, 1936
DAVID TAYLOR EDENS
After a several months illness, David Taylor Edens, 82, died this morning at six o’clock at his home at 501 Race Street.
The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Eula Wilcox and Miss Margaret Edens of Elizabethton, Mrs. Bruce Howren of Youngstown, Ohio; four sons, Eugene, Walter, Wilkie, and Elmer Edens of Elizabethton; and two brothers, J. N. Edens and E. L. Edens, both of Elizabethton.
No funeral arrangements have been made.

EDENS, David Taylor

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 28, 1936
DAVID TAYLOR EDENS
Funeral services for David Taylor Edens, 82, who died Monday morning at six o’clock at his home, 501 Race Street, after a long illness, will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home. The Rev. S. H. Austin and the Rev. W. F. Pitts will officiate. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.
Mr. Edens was one of the oldest citizens and also a native of Carter County.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Eula Wilcox, Mrs. Bruce Howren of Youngstown, Ohio, and Miss Margaret Edens; four sons, Eugene, Walter, Wilkie, and Elmer Edens, all of Elizabethton; and two brothers, J. N. Edens and E. L. Edens, of this city.
Active pallbearers will be George Edens, Benton Edens, Fred Edens, Jim Edens, Sam Edens, Frank Edens and Eldridge Edens.
Those in charge of the flowers will be Helen Colvin, Margaret Jane Wilcox, Margaret Shell, Hilda Nichols, Tid Rasor, Kathleen Edens, Dorothy Edens, Dorothy Edwards, Helen Lou Jarvis, Ena Taylor and Blanche Marsh.

EDENS, Ed (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 29, 1944
MRS. ED EDENS
Mrs. Margaret Ann Edens, age 70, died in Appalachian Hospital, Friday at 8:00 p.m. after a long illness. Mrs. Edens was a native of Carter County and daughter of the late Samuel and Jane Taylor Shell. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors are her husband, Ed Edens; two sons, Sam Edens, U. S. Air Corps, England, Frank Edens, Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Harris, Johnson City, Mrs. Glenn Boatright, Mrs. Dorothy Range, Elizabethton; one sister, Minnie Thomas, Elizabethton; two brothers, Ed Shell and W. L. Shell, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the First Christian Church with the Rev. J. J. Musick in charge.
Mrs. N. T. Williams will have charge of the music.
Active pallbearers will be J. C. McClellan, J. C. Crumbly, J. C. Paty, C. M. Rose, E. G. Price, J. C. Lowrie,

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Jim Allen, and Fred L. Wetzel.
The body will be returned to the home 513 Race Street, this afternoon at 5:00 o’clock. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

EDENS, Edwin L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 28, 1948
Edwin L. Edens, Local Building Contractor Dies
Edwin L. Edens, 76 year-old Carter County businessman, died at his home at 513 Race Street Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock. Death was due to a heart attack.
Edens was a native of Carter County, being a successful building contractor for many years, ill health, however, hindered Edens from managing his building establishment for the last two years of his life.
He is a former building inspector for the city, holding that position for a number of years.
About two years ago, the contractor was injured in a motorcycle accident and only recently regained normal health.
Edens was active in the Masonic Order, Dashiell Lodge. He was one of the oldest members in Carter County.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Glenn Boatright, and Mrs. Albert Range of Elizabethton, Mrs. E. R. Thomas of Big Stone Gap; two sons, Frank and Sam of Elizabethton; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian Church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Fred Smith in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. J. J. Musick and the Rev. E. M. Umbach. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.
The Masonic Lodge will have charge of the graveside services, with music under the direction of Miss Lucille Campbell.
Active pallbearers will be selected from among Masons, with the flower bearers being members of the Order of the Eastern Star.
The body will be returned to the home Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock when it will be removed to the church to lie in state until time for the service[sic].
Pallbearers and flower bearers are requested to be at the church at 2 o’clock.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

EDENS, Eugene H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 21, 1950
EUGENE H. EDENSEUGENE H. EDENS
Eugene H. Edens, age 63, died in a local hospital Tuesday a.m. after a lingering illness. Mr. Edens was a native of Carter County and a member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors are two brothers, Wilkie Edens and Walter Edens of Elizabethton; one sister, Mr. Bruce Howren of Youngstown, Ohio; two half sisters, Mrs. Luck Hale and Mrs. John Wilson; and one half brother, Elmer Edens, all of Elizabethton.
Mr. Edens lost his only son, Ed Edens in World War II.
Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at three o’clock, with the Rev. Fred Smith in charge assisted by Rev. George Westmoreland. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers, George Edens, Benton Edens, John Lyons, Bert Buchanan, Frank Edens, Glenn Moffett, Jim Buegles, Ed Kyte, and Henry Taylor.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

EDENS, Florence E.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 26, 1931
MRS. FLORENCE E. EDENS
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Emily Edens, 75, who died at her home at Hampton Saturday at 2:25 pm. were conducted from the Hampton Christian Church this afternoon with the Rev. Shepherd of Milligan College in charge. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Mrs. Edens had been in declining health for some time and her death was not unexpected. She was one of Carter County’s oldest citizens.
Surviving are two sons, Arthur of Elizabethton, and Felix of Hampton, and one daughter, Amy of Hampton. Pallbearers and flowers were from friends.

EDENS, Fred William

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 29, 1941
FRED EDENS DIES FROM STAB WOUNDS; GEO. CROWE ACCUSED

Fred William Edens, 24, son of Walter Edens, Pine street, died in a local hospital this morning at 6:30 from knife wounds received Thursday night in a downtown section of the city. George Crowe, 21, is in the county bastile[sic], charged with fatally stabbing young Edens.

Crowe was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with felonious assault with attempt to kill. Officers at the sheriff’s department said today that the charge would be changed to murder.

Sheriff Ernest Brumit said today that Crowe and Edens are alleged to have been in an argument in a downtown place of business, the stabbing taking place not far away.

The sheriff said that Judy Rains who was with Edens at the time he was stabbed, told him she and Edens had agreed to meet in the D. & M. Restaurant that night and go to a moving picture show. He said that Miss Rains told him that George was in the restaurant and came over and sat down in the booth with her. When Edens arrive, Crowe told the Rains girl she was not going to any show with Edens. An argument arose and the girl said that Edens told Crowe to come outside. Crowe is alleged to have stabbed Edens in the back on the street across from the Bonnie Kate Theatre. Edens, it is said, was attempting to make a get-away when Crowe stabbed him Edens is alleged to have turned in an attempt to ward off the blows when knife stabs were lunged into the stomach.

Sheriff Brumitt said that the Rains girl and Edens fled through a back alley and that Edens slumped on the street in front of the Governor Taylor Hotel.

W. M. Wagner, operator of the D. & M. café, said that Edens and Crowe were in his place of business when they started the argument. He said he ordered the two men from his cafe and told them he would allow no disturbance. He said Crowe talked back to him, asserting he didn’t “have to get out.”

Young Edens is survived by his father, Walter Edens; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hollars, Pauline Edens, Clara Mae and Mary Emma Edens; three brothers, David, Clyde, and Tom, all of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Memorial Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Solon McNeese, Rev. J. J. Musick and Rev. H. D. Hart will officiate. Luther Hampton will be in charge of the music. Burial will be made in the Highland cemetery.

Active pall bearers; Ralph Geisler, Raymond Geisler, John Wilcox, John Edens, Elmer Edens, B. A. Lipford, Bill Buckles and George Hendrix.

Flower bearers will be neighbors and friends.

EDENS, Joseph N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday March 24, 1938 (Photo)
J. N. Edens Succumbs; Oldest Active Lawyer – Had Lived in County Though-Out Life; Illness Short. [photo]
Joseph N. Edens, age 76, oldest practicing attorney in Carter county, died Wednesday evening at eleven o’clock at his home, 518 Race street, after a short illness of pneumonia and complications.

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Mr. Edens, a native of Carter county, was born and died in the same house. He has had a brilliant career, attended school at both Milligan and Washington colleges, receiving his B.S. degree, April 22, 1885 from Washington. He studied law under Major H. M. Folsom and obtained his license in 1886. Before taking up his law practice, Mr. Edens was clerk in a pension office in Knoxville under William Rule was a member of legislature during Patterson’s administration, and first recorder of Elizabethton. In 1891 he began his law practice in Elizabethton, which he continued until his death. He was a member of the state councilor[sic] of Jr. O.U.A.M. and also a member of the Odd Fellows.

In 1892 he was united in marriage to Miss Laura Robertson, united two prominent Virginia and Tennessee families. He was a son of the late John J. and Edna Taylor Edens.
Survivors are his wife; four daughters, Edna, Rosalind, Aileen, and Margaret of Elizabethton; three sons, Chester, George C. and Benton; two grandsons; one brother, E. L. Edens; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Friday afternoon at four o’clock with the Rev. E. M. Umbach in charge, assisted by Rev. Ed Bishop of Johnson City. Music will be in charge of Mrs. C. P. Toncray, Sr. Burial will follow in the Highland cemetery. The Junior Order will have charge at the grave.

EDENS, Joseph N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 25, 1938
J. N. EDENS’ RITES TODAY
Services For Prominent Attorney Held From Home
Funeral services for Joseph N. Edens, prominent local attorney, who died Wednesday night at his home, were to be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at the residence, 528 Race street. The Rev. E. M. Umbach will officiate and interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.

Mr. Edens, who had been ill of pneumonia only a short while, was Carter county’s oldest practicing attorney. He began his law practice here in 1891 and was active in the profession until only recently.
He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Edna, Rosalind, Aileen, and Margaret of Elizabethton; three sons, Chester, George C. and Benton; two grandsons, one brother, E. L. Edens and several nieces and nephews.

All city and county offices closed at 3:30 this afternoon so that friends of Mr. Edens may attend the funeral services.

EDENS, J. Wilkie (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 4, 1948
MRS. J. WILKIE EDENS
Mrs. J. Wilkie Edens, 71, of 612 Willow Street, died in a local hospital today at 6:30 a.m. after several days’ illness. Mrs. Edens was born in Mitchell, N.C., and moved to Elizabethton with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. McCain, in 1891. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, a member of the Alice Dungan Sunday school class, and the Mollie Albertson circle, a member of the W.C.T.U. and a member of the Sycamore Chapter No. 163 of the Order of Eastern Star.
She is survived by her husband, J. Wilkie Edens; one brother, J. R. McCain of Asheville, N.C. and six sisters, Mrs. Horace Hughey, Mrs. O. W. Parham, and Mrs. Jim Cunningham, all of Asheville, N.C., Mrs. A. C. Rhudy of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Irene Burke of Miami, Fla. and Mrs. Dollie Clark of Elizabethton. Funeral services will be conducted at the First Methodist Church Sunday at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. E. H. Ogle officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park Cemetery with graveside services conducted by the Eastern Star.
Active pallbearers will be Walter Brumitt, Bill Clark, Tom Edens, Charles Perry, George Edens, Sexton Dungan, Raymond Geisler, and Horace P. Hughey, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Colonel Dungan Bible Class.

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Flower bearers will be member so the Mollie Albertson circle and the Alice Dungan Sunday school class and the member of the Eastern Star.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 1:00 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the church. The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 100 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the church.

Mr. and Mrs. Edens celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last December 21.

EDENS, J. Wilkie (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, June 6, 1948
MRS. J. WILKIE EDENS
Funeral services for Mrs. J. Wilkie Edens, 71, of 612 Willow Street, who died in a local hospital Friday at 6:20 a.m., will be conducted at the First Methodist Church this afternoon at 3;00 p.m. with the Rev. E. H. Ogle officiating, assisted by the Rev. Raymond Geisler. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park Cemetery with graveside services conducted the Eastern Star.
Active pallbearers will be Walter Brumitt, Bill Clark, Tom Edens, Charles Perry, George Edens, Sexton Dungan, Raymond Geisler, and Horace P. Hughey, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Colonel Dungan Bible Class.
Flower bearers will be member so the Mollie Albertson circle and the Alice Dungan Sunday school class and the member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors are her husband, J. Wilkie Edens; one brother, J. R. McCain of Asheville, N.C. and six sisters, Mrs. Horace Hughey, Mrs. O. W. Parham, and Mrs. Jim Cunningham, all of Asheville, N.C., Mrs. A. C. Rhudy of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Irene Burke of Miami, Fla. and Mrs. Dollie Clark of Elizabethton.
Mrs. Edens was born in Marshall, N. C., and moved to Elizabethton with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. McCain in 1891. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, a member of the Alice Dungan Sunday School Class, and of the Mollie Albertson Circle; a member of the W.C.T.U. and of the Sycamore Chapter Number 163 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. Edens celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary last December 21.
The body will be moved to the church at 1:00 p.m. today from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

EDENS, John H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1930
JOHN H. EDENS
Funeral services of the Rev. John H. Edens, 68, who died at his home at Hampton Wednesday morning at 3:30 o’clock as the result of a prolonged illness, will be held in the morning at 10 o’clock in the Christian church of Hampton with the Rev. John Shepherd and the Rev. John Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland cemetery here.
Pall bearers[sic] are Smith Wagner, Will Horton, Charlie Jenkins, Mike Hall, A. P. Campbell, and James Holly.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Florence Edens; one daughter Miss Annie Edens; two sons, Felix Edens, all of Hampton, and Arthur Edens of Elizabethton; three brothers, S. H. Edens of Johnson City, the Rev. Everett Edens of Ashland, Ky., W. J. Edens of Jacksonville, Oregon; and one sister, Mrs. Nannie Brown.

EDENS, John H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, Dec. 18, 1930
Obituary – Change Funeral Date
Funeral services of the Rev. John H. Edens who died at his home in Hampton Wednesday morning were postponed from this morning at 10 o’clock until tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. This change was made

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because of the inability of a number of the relatives to arrive here from other states in time for the intended services this morning.
The services will be held from the home at Hampton, and interment will follow in the Highland cemetery.

EDENS, Margaret Helen

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 11, 1932 MARGARET HELEN EDENS

Miss Margaret Helen Edens, aged 22, died at a local hospital this morning at 9:15 after a short illness. Miss Edens has been employed at the Glanzstoff plant for the past two years. Her home was on Gap Creek.

She is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Will Edens, two sisters, Vancie and Mary; and four brothers, Charles, John, Roscoe and Hubert.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Thursday at 3 o’clock. The Rev. John Mathews will be in charge. Interment will be in the Jones Cemetery.

EDENS, Mary Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 13, 1934
MARY JANE EDENS
Mrs. Mary Jane Edens, age 68, died at the home of her son Oscar Edens on Gap Creek, Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Funeral services will be held from the Christian church at Big Springs on Gap Creek, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in charge of the Rev. John Shepard[sic]. Burial will be made in the Jones Cemetery.
Pall bearers[sic] will be Sam Humphrey, G. A. McKinney, Henry Williams, Grant Nave, P. G. Range, Will Emert, Andy Grindstaff, and Millard Hodge.
Flower bearers are Vernie McKinney, Alda Clark, Edith Clark, Beatrice Williams, Ethel Jones, Dessia Nave, Dorris Patten, and Ida McKinney.
Mrs. Edens is survived by four sons, W. E. Edens, Harrison Edens, Frank Edens, and Oscar Edens; one daughter, Mrs. Rosco McPhal, California; and one brother, John Fuller of this county.
The body will be held at the North Funeral Home until the funeral hour.

EDENS, Nat N.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 17, 1932 FARMER DIES, DRINKS ACID

After receiving the reports of three doctors, Coroner Porter Nave said today Nat N. Edens had taken his own life by drinking carbolic acid.

Eden’s body was found about 2:30 yesterday afternoon by a member of his family when they went upstairs to his room to bet the dishes after he had been served his breakfast. Edens was a farmer and lived on Gap Creek.

The coroner was called and he summoned a jury, which first returned a verdict of death due to a heart attack. Later, when the body was returned to the North Funeral Home for a post mortem, a sufficient quantity of carbolic acid was found in his stomach to cause his death. An empty bottle, containing the odor of the acid, was discovered near the body.

Members of the coroner’s jury were Dr. John L. Cottrell, Dr. A. R. Collins, Dr. Owen F. Agee, W. J. Fair, Fred Marsh, Chester Walker, John Byrd, and Sam Humphrey. The jury assembled at the Gap Creek residents yesterday afternoon about 4 p.m.

Friends of the dead man said he had been in ill health for a long time, and was suffering from a leg infection at the time of his death.

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Nat N. Edens died in his home on Gap Creek Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the age of 47 years. Funeral services will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. John Mathews. Interment will be made in the Jones Cemetery.

He is survived by his widow and five children, Mamie, Blanche, Helen, Clarence, and Pam; and four brothers, Harrison, Oscar, William, and Frank Edens.

EDENS, Sam (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 7, 1941 MRS. SAM EDENS

ELIZABETHTON, Jan. 7 – Funeral services for Mrs. Sam Edens, 40, who died in a hospital in Asheville, N. C., after a lingering illness, will be held at the First Christian church at 2:00 o’clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. J. J. Musick in charge, assisted by Rev. Grant Laws. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

Mrs. Edens was a member of the First Christian church.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this afternoon to the home of D. C. Manning, 825 Roan street.

Surviving are: husband, Sam Edens, mother, Mrs. D. C. Manning, two sons, Lawrence Bowers, Robert Lee Bowers; six brothers: Dewie, Cleve, Sam, Walter, R. E. Manning and Charles, all of Elizabethton.

Pallbearers: Luther Sipes, Glenn Boatright, George Miller, Mark Fletcher, Bill Lee, Elbert Range, Frank Edens, Jimmy Edens.

EDENS, Walter B. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 7, 1937 MRS. WALTER B. EDENS

Funeral services for Mrs. Walter B. Edens, age 50, who died at her home on Pine street Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, will be conducted from the home, 704 Pine street, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. J. J. Musick in charge, Rev. W. F. Pitts and Rev. S. H. Auston assisting. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery. Luther Hampton will be in charge of the music.

Mrs. Edens was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Seaboch, of Hickory, N. C., and was a member of a prominent family of Carter county.

Survivors are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Hollers and Misses Pauline, Clara Mae and Mary Emma Edens of Elizabethton; four sons, David, Clyde, Fred and Tom Edens; a brother Raymond Seaboch of Elizabethton; and three sisters, Mrs. Jack Manning of Oklahoma, Mrs. Essa Snodgrass of Johnson City, and Mrs. Ethel Geisler of Elizabethton.

Active pallbearers will be R. M. Geisler, Ralph Geisler, Ed Edens, George Hendrix, Lee Broyles, and Chad Seaboch.

EDMISON, Nannie L. Bowling

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 25, 1935
MRS. NANNIE L. EDMISON
Mrs. Nannie L. Edmison, 49, died at her home on the Siam road Wednesday at 5:55 o’clock.
Mrs. Edmison, the former Miss Nannie Bowling, was married to James W. Edmison April 18, 1903. Surviving are her husband, five sons, Coy, Harmon, Worley, Howard and Wiley Edmison; four daughters, Lizzie, Lucy, Billie and Pearl Edmison; three brothers, Carl, Bill and Robert Bowling; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Angle and Mrs. Kitty Hodge, and two grandchildren, all of Elizabethton.

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Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.
Active pallbearers: Frank Davenport, John Treadway, George Crowe, Wilburn Davenport, Robert Deloach and Melvin Bowling.

Flower bearers: Minnie Treadway, Ella Davenport, Hildred Crowe, Ruby Garland, Evelyn Davenport, Della Deloach, Ethel Deloach, and Pearl Cantor.

EDMONDSON, Alf

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, July 14, 1938
ALF EDMONDSON
Funeral services for Alf Edmondson, age 86, who died at the home of his son, Willard Edmondson, on Siam pike Wednesday morning at 10:30 were held at the home this afternoon at 1 o’clock with the Reverend J. C. Howington and Reverend E. J. Bramlet officiating.
Interment will be in the Hyder Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Willard of this county and Clay of Johnson City; three daughters, Mrs. Hassie Bowman, Mrs. Bessie Shaw and Mrs. Bertha White, all of Elizabethton; twenty-seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pall bearers[sic] were George Crowe, George Oliver, Stant Crowe, Andy Deloach, Raymond Canley and Ray Garland.
Flower bearers were Mrs. John Bellamy, Miss Betsy Hicks, Mrs. Ella Davenport, Mrs. Dock Davenport, Miss Ruby Garland, Mrs. George Crowe, Mrs. Minnie Treadway and Mrs. Ossie Davenport.

EDMONDSON, Nettie Haven

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 7, 1950
NETTIE HAVEN EDMONDSON
Nettie Haven Edmondson, 26, died at her home on route 1, Elizabethton, today at 3 a.m. after a three-week illness.
She is survived by her father, James Willard Edmondson; five brothers, Coy of King Springs, Harmon of Charity Hill, Worley of route 2, Howard of Hampton, and Wiley of her home; and three sisters, Misses Lizzie, Lucy and Betty Edmondson, all of the home.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the home with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Burial will be in the Hyder Cemetery.
The body was returned to the home today at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

EDNEY, John

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 26, 1936
BRISTOL MAN IS HELD FOR MANSLAUGHTER
Witnesses Exempt Driver From Blame In Edney Death
Clarence Clark, Bristol, is held in the Carter County jail on charges of manslaughter as a result of the death of John Edney, 55, Shell Creek, Sunday morning from injuries sustained when struck by Clark’s auto at Roan Mountain.
Funeral services for Edney, a WPA worker, was held this afternoon at Crabtree. Interment was made at Johnson Cemetery. The deceased is survived by six children.
Edney, according to report of witnesses, was fatally injured Saturday afternoon about four o’clock when he stepped from behind a truck into the path of the Clark automobile. Witnesses stated that Clark made every effort to avoid hitting the man. Edney had been driving a WPA truck previous to the accident.
Edney was rushed to the Grace hospital at Banner Elk where he later died.
Officers stated this morning that Clark would not be held in all probability, as causing Edney’s death.

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Arrangements were being made this morning to either bring him to trial or release him from jail and all charges.

EDWARDS, B. Z.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 21, 1943 B. Z. EDWARDS

B. Z. (Bob) Edwards, age 51, died at his home, 406 East D street this morning at 5:45 o’clock. Mr. Edwards had been ill for the past two weeks, but was improving. Death was due to a heart attack.

Mr. Edwards was a native of Alabama, and was employed by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Works. He was a member of the Baptist church of Jackson, Mississippi.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Isa Edwards; one daughter, Margaret; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Pickens, Jackson, Miss.; 2 brothers, Gilbert Edwards, Hattiesburg, Miss.; Walter Edwards, Laurel, Miss.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

EDWARDS, B. Z.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 22, 1943 B. Z. (Bob) EDWARDS

B. Z. (Bob) Edwards, age 52, died at his home 406 East D street, Tuesday morning at 5:45 o’clock. Mr. Edwards had been sick for the past two weeks, but was thought to be improving. Death was due to a heart attack.

Mr. Edwards was a native of Alabama and was employed by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Works. He was a member of the Baptist church at Jackson, Miss.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Isa Edwards; one daughter, Margaret; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Pickens, Jackson, Miss.; two brothers, Gilbert Edwards, Hattiesburg, Miss.; Walter Edwards, Laurel, Miss.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the First Baptist church with the Rev. V. Floyd Starke and Rev. Williamson officiating.

Edmond Keith will be in charge of the music.
Burial will take place in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Jim Brumit, Frank Estep, Arch Russell, Dayton Hurt, Gus Roberson,

Mat Marsh, Gene Nave, Hugh Malone.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

EDWARDS, James W. (Rev.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday Afternoon, April 20, 1939 FORMER PASTOR SUCCUMBS HERE

The Rev. James W. Edwards, 66, died at his home on Broad street shortly after midnight this morning, following a stroke of paralysis suffered Monday.

He was a minister of the Church of Christ for 35 years, but for the past six years has been confined to his home.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nettie Edwards; four daughters, Mrs. Don Branch, Mrs. Robert Dunlap, Bernice and Claudia Edwards; six grandchildren; eight brothers, Sandy, Luke, Clay, sewell, Miller, Jessie, Walter and Ezra Edwards, of Hart county, Ky.; four sisters, Mrs. Leona Durham, Mrs. John Lundon, Mrs. Ed Meddows and Mrs. Elliott Lorimore, of Hart County.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Christian church Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, the Rev. J. J. Musick officiating. A short service will be held at the Popular Ridge church following services here. Interment will be made in the Popular Ridge cemetery.

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The active pallbearers will be Luther Hampton, L. L. Lumsden, Lon Nave, D. H. Riggs, W. W. Miller, G. H. Laws.

Honorary pallbearers: Ralph Depew, A. G. Brumitt, N. T. Williams, Karl Keyes, Dr. E. L. Caudill, Dr. E. T. Pearson, Fred Ellis, Frank Gray Sr., Arch Russell, Robert Roe, Cale Sharp, Ed Coleman, of Elizabethton; John Hicks, Mr. Oliver, of Popular Ridge; the deacons of the First Christian church and the rural churches where he has preached.

EDWARDS, James Willie, Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 5, 1937 JAMES WILLIE EDWARDS, JR.

James Willie Edwards, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Edwards of Hampton, died this morning at 9 o’clock at the home.

Funeral services will be made in the all[sic] Cemetery at Hampton. Surviving are the parents.

EDWARDS, Mary Evelyn

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 1, 1941 MARY EVELYN EDWARDS

Funeral services for Mary Evelyn Edwards, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Edwards, were conducted this morning from Fishery cemetery at 10:30, where burial followed.

Surviving are the parents; two sisters, Lois and Jo Ann; three brothers, Leonard, Ben, and Glenn, all of this city.

EFFLER, Barbara

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 30, 1931
MRS. BARBARA EFFLER
Mrs. Barbara Effler, 72, died at her home on Broad Street, Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. Death was sudden, resulting from a heart attack.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. O. J. Douglas, of Welsh, W. Va.; two sons, Rush Effler of Glenfort, W. Va. and James Effler of Elizabethton.
Funeral arrangements have not been made pending the arrival of her son James from Washington, where he was on a business trip at the time of death.

EGGERS, Anna Mae

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 6, 1965 Anna Mae Eggers. . .

Anna Mae Eggers, age 44 of Mountain City died at her home Tuesday at 2:30 a.m. after a short illness. She was a native of North Carolina but had made her home in Johnson County for the past 32 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors, include the father and mothers, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Eggers, Mountain City; four brothers, Ernest Eggers and Bobby Eggers, both of Mountain City, Robert G. Eggers and William Eggers, both of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. D.B. Stout, Jr., Cleveland, Ohio.

Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church Mountain City, Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. J. Edward Lehman and Rev. W.T. Whittington officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Hal Wag-Wagner[sic], Von Hagaman, S.C. Eggers, Ted Hagaman, T.C. May and Glenn Hodges.

Flower bearers will be ladies of the church and neighbors.
The body will remain at the funeral home chapel until 12:30 p.m. Thursday at which time it will

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be taken to the church to await the service hour. Lewis Gentry in charge.

EGGERS, Arthur E.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 18, 1964
Arthur E. Eggers…
Arthur E. Eggers, age 75, of Laurel Bloomery, died in Caldwell County, Memorial Hospital, Lenoir, N.C. Wednesday at 3:45 a.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, the son of the late Alex and Mearah Duvall Eggers. He was a retired farmer and member of the State Line Baptist Church. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Johnnie E. Eggers, Laurel Bloomery; two sons, Howard Eggers of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Roy “Ted” Eggers, Lexington, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Stewart Caudle and Mrs. Donald Bryant, both of Lenoir, N.C.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the State Line Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dewey Miller and Rev. Clarence Lewis officiating. Burial was in State Line cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Bruce Hawkins, Sam Neely, Jessie Wilson, Bobby Gentry, Luther Gentry, and Frank Thomas.
Flower bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors.
Honorary pallbearers were S.T. Taylor, John Greer, Thomas Morrison, Paul York, Fred Gentry and Bruce Hawkins.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

EGGERS, Bonnie

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 11, 1965 Mrs. Bonnie Eggers. . .

Mrs. Bonnie Eggers, age 71, (the mother of Fire Chief Dennis Younce) of Elizabethton, Route 2, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital Sunday at 10:30 a.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Avery County, N.C., the daughter of the late Grant G. and Lucinda Presnell Reece. She was a member of the Stony Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include the husband J.E. Eggers, Elizabethton; three sons, Dennis Younce, Elizabethton, Burnett Younce, Mountain City and Melvin Younce, Charlotte, N.C. Two daughters, Msr.[sic] Paul Bunton, Mountain City and Mrs. Edgar Reece, Bech[sic] Creek, N.C.; one brother, Ted Reece, Beech Creek, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. W.H. Jones Elizabethton, Mrs. Ray Latham, Raleigh, N.C., and Mrs. C.M. Warren, Washington, D.C.; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Beach Creek, N.C. Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Fred Potter, Rev. Carl Wilson and Rev. Edd Burnett officiating. Burial was in Mt. Gilead cemetery.

Pallbearers were Dan Clark, Clarence Carter, Clate Potter, Ted Robinson, S.C. Mullins, Dallas Bunton and Arnold Ward.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

EGGERS, Callie M.

“The Tomahawk,” November 28, 1962
Mrs. Callie M. Eggers, 77
Trade, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., Monday at 10 a.m. after a three-week’s illness. She was a native of North Carolina but had made her home in Johnson County for most of her life. Member of the Center View Christian Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Nellie May and Mrs. Grace May, and Mrs. Pauline Cornett all of Trade; one borther[sic] William Main, Delaware; eight sisters, Mrs. Nellie Eggers, Mrs. Ada Eggers, Mrs.

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Bessie Potter, Mrs. Hattie Wallace, and Mrs. Hazel Phillips, all of Trade; Mrs. Maggie Reece, Watauga; Mrs. Lura Reece, Mountain City and Mrs. Flora Spencer, Shady Valley; 16 grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from Center View Christian Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with H.T. Mabry and Alvin Barry officiating. Burial was in Reece Cemetery.

Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EGGERS, Carroll

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 3, 1945
SGT. EGGERS DIES A HERO AWARDED DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS

Sgt. Carroll Eggers, Vilas, N. C., who drove the Germans back three times in a battle of Europe in July, only to fall victim to a sniper bullet is one of the real heroes of the war, and there will be a distinguished service cross for the Watauga County man.

Sgt. Eggers is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Eggers, Banner Elk, N. C., formerly of Shouns. The Purple Heart and Distinguished Service Cross has been awarded the parents. Mr. and Mrs. Eggers have two other sons in the service, Cpl. Robert Eggers, who has served three years overseas and is now in a hospital somewhere in the pacific and Pfc. Frank Eggers also serving in the pacific. They are the brothers of Mrs. J. D. Ashley, Shouns.

EGGERS, Charlie J.

“The Tomahawk,” August 29, 1962
Charlie J. Eggers
62, Shouns, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, Saturday, Aug. 18, at 6:00 p.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired carpenter and a member of the Zionville, N.C. Baptist Church. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Beulah Eggers, Shouns; three sons, Everett and Earl Eggers of Maryland and Charlie Eggers Jr. of Shouns; six daughters, Mrs. Leona Crutchfield, Chilhowie, Va., Mrs. Ruth Murray, Saltville, Va., Mrs. Elsie Turner, Florida; Mrs. Doris Parrett, Boone, N.C., Joan Eggers, Elizabethton, and Betty Sue Eggers, Zionville, N.C.; one brother, Joe Eggers, Maryland; two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Guy and Myrtle Eggers, both of Mountain City; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. with A.E. Browne and Dick Hunt to officiate. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EGGERS, Dallas

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, March 8, 1945
WAR’S TRAGEDIES – KILLED IN ACTION – DALLAS EGGERS [photo]

Dallas Eggers, son of Mrs. Wiley Wilson, and husband of Mrs. Louise Nave Eggers, was killed in action somewhere in the Pacific, according to a telegram from the War Department by Mrs. Eggers yesterday morning. He has one small daughter.

EGGERS, Dallas D.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday April 29, 1948
THREE COUNTY WAR DEAD RETURNED [photo]
Among 50 Tennessee World War II dead returned from the Pacific theatre by the US Transport Albert M. Boe, which had been originally in temporary military cemeteries on Iwo Jima, Saipan, Guam, and Tinian, was the body of AOM2c Dallas D. Eggers, Navy, son of Sarah L. Wilson of Mountain City, returned through the distribution center No. 5, Atlanta, Ga.

EGGERS, Dallas D.

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“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 13, 1948
AO/2c DALLAS DWIGHT EGGERS
AO/2c Dallas Dwight Eggers of the navy, who was fatally injured in an aircraft accident March 3, 1945, on the island of Guam, arrived in Johnson City June 5, shortly before 10. He was 21 at the time of his death. Born Dec. 23, 1923, Eggers was a member of Valley View Methodist Church Sunday School. He attended Johnson County High School before enlisting for service in the navy, Oct. 13, 1942, at the age of 18. He received training at Great Lakes, Ill., and entered an ordnance school at Memphis. Later he became an ordnance instructor at Hollywood in Florida. He went to another navy school at Alameda Air Base, Oakland, Calif. for six months and assigned overseas duty. He was stationed at Orote Air Base, Guam. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Louis Eggers Russom; a daughter, Darlynn, of Mountain City; his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Wilson of Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Lyons of Elizabethton and Mrs. Carl Phillippi of Mountain City; six brothers, Roy of Lockland, Ohio, Abb of Jonesboro, Herman and Gradon of Boone, N. C., Aubrey of Glen Alpine, N. C. and Homer of Winston-Salem, N. C.
Funeral was on Sunday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Valley View Methodist Church with a former pastor, Rev. W. B. Robbins in charge. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Mabell, N. C. with full military honors by Post N. 6908, VFW and Post No. 61, American Legion. Pallbearers were Legionnaires and VFW men.

EGGERS, Emmette

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 11, 1963
Emmette Eggers…
Emmette Eggers, age 76, Trade, died at his home Monday at 10:00 a.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and member of the Church of Christ, Mountain City.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Ada Eggers, Trade; three sons, Edgar and Carl Eggers, both of Trade and Charlie Eggers, Longview, Washington; a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Thomas, Trade and 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from Mountain City Church of Christ Wednesday (today) at 2:00 p.m. with Alvin Barry officiating. Burial was in Reece cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EGGERS, Floyd P.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, July 22, 1948 [published at a later date] FLOYD P. EGGERS

Funeral services for Floyd P. Eggers, 44, brother of Representative S. C. Eggers of Boone, were conducted from the Forest Grove Baptist Church in Beaver Dam township Tuesday, July 27 at 2 p.m. Rev. R. C. Eggers and Dr. W. G. Bond conducted the rites and burial was in the nearby cemetery.

The information is that Mr. Eggers fell from a bridge in the vicinity of Newport, Ky., Sunday and died instantly. He had resided there for the past several months.

He was a son of the late E. R. and Mrs. Eggers of Beaver Dam township, N. C., and was reared there.

Immediate survivors are: three children, three brothers and three sisters: S. C. Eggers, Boone; D. H. Eggers, Vilas; Clay Eggers, Mountain City; Mrs. Alice Isaacs, Vilas, Mrs. Ben May, Reese; Mrs. Mae Robinson, Reece.

EGGERS, Franklin

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 6, 1965
Word has been received here of the death of Franklin Eggers, 92, of Hesperia, Calif. He was a

brother of Walter Eggers, Laurel Bloomery.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lera Watson, Hesperia; three sisters, Mrs. Lucie Morrison,

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Los Angeles, Mrs. Sallie Morefield, Monmouth, Ill., and Mrs. Cas Leffman, Lima, Ohio.
Mr. Eggers was a native of Johnson County having left here more than 70 years ago. He returned

only twice, the last time being in the year 1919.

EGGERS, George Washington

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 16, 1955
GEORGE WASHINGTON EGGERS…
… 81, of Butler, died last Sunday at his home.
Survivors include three sons, Floss and Arlie, both of Sugar Grove, N. C., and Ross of Cranks, Ky.; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Farthing of Butler, and Mrs. Lora Cook of Eubank, Ky., and one brother, Monroe, of Hickory, N. C.

EGGERS, Harmon C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 27, 1955 HARMON C. EGGERS…

… 86, of Damascus, Va., died at 7:55 o’clock Wednesday night in a Marion, Va. hospital.

Surviving are two brothers, Walter Eggers of Laurel Bloomery, and Franklin Egers of Elk City, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Morrison of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Will Morefield of Monmouth, Ill., and Mrs. H. M. Leffman of Laurel Bloomery.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Hill Trivett officiating. Burial was in Eggers Cemetery at Laurel Bloomery.

EGGERS, John F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 27, 1932 JOHN F. EGGERS

John F. Eggers, 65, prominent farmer of Johnson County, died at his home near Mountain City on Bristol highway at 7 o’clock this morning, after an illness of about one year, being only seriously ill for the past eight days.

Funeral services will be conducted from his old home church, the Union Church Cemetery in Watauga County, N. C., Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. Byrd, pastor of the M. E. Church at Mountain City officiating, assisted by Rev. A. J. Green, of Watauga County, N. C.

Mr. Eggers migrated to Elizabethton about eighteen years ago, owning the farm, which is now known as the Biltmore subdivision. About three years ago he moved to Mountain City. His early life was spent in Watauga County, N. C. where he was born. He was married to Miss Sarah Lyon, of Carter County.

Surviving are his widow and the following sons and daughters: Roy Eggers, Cincinnati, Ohio; Herman and Homer Eggers, Boone, N. C.; Graydon Eggers, Marion, N. C.; T. A. Eggers and Mrs. Bell Lyons, Elizabethton; Mrs. Julia Smith, Chilcquin, Ore.; two small children, Maude and Dallas Eggers, Mountain City; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Ann Warren, Avery County, N. C.; Mrs. Hannah Warren, Watauga County, N. C.; Mrs. Callie Eller, Butler, Tenn.; two half brothers, George Lawrence, Beech Creek, N. C.; Grant Lawrence, Cincinnati, Ohio.

EGGERS, Kenneth Earl

The Tomahawk, Wednesday, June 6, 1956 KENNETH EARL EGGERS…

… infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Eggers of Mountain City, died Saturday night in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C.

Besides the parents, other survivors are one brother, Ronald; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Abshire and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lottie Eggers, all of Mountain City.

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Funeral services were held at Gentry Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 2:00 with H. T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Cornett Cemetery.

Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

EGGERS, Lillie Ivalee

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 25, 1966 Lillie Ivalee Eggers 77

Lillie Ivalee Eggers, age 77 of Mountain City, Tenn. Hill Side Road died in Cannon Memorial hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. Friday 3:00 p.m. after a lengthy illness. Native of Watauga County, N.C. but had made her[sic] in Johnson County for many years. Daughter of the late Rufus and Ann Norris May.

Member of the Baptist church.

Survivors: Husband: William C. Eggers, Mountain City; four sons: Albert Lee Eggers, Cincinnati, Ohio; Carl Rabin Eggers, Cincinati[sic] Ohio; John Elmer Eggers, Cincinnati, Ohio, Emsely Robert Eggers, Cincinnati, Ohio. One daughter: Mrs. Walter Utz, Cincinnati, Ohio. One brother: Mack May, Vilas, N.C. Two sisters: Nora Norris[sic], Vilas, N.C.; Rebe Norris, Vilas, N.C. 16 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Monday 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Carl Wilson, Rev. Noah Johnson and Rev. Edward Lehman officiated[sic]. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers: Friends and neighbors. Flowerbearers[sic]: Friends and neighbors. Lewis Gentry in charge of arrangements.

[NJSB Note: sister’s name is Nora STOUT, not NORRIS as mentioned in obituary]

EGGERS, Louise P.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 8, 1969 DEATHS

Mrs. Louise P. Eggers, 85, of Rt. 2, Trade (Wallace Community), died Sept. 29, 8:10 p.m., in Tate Nursing Home, Johnson City, after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Ruben and Louise Wallace Potter, and widow of Roy Eggers. She was a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons, Ruben, Lenoir, N. C., Reece, Shouns, Luther, Aberdeen, Md., and Wile, Cleveland, O.; two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Keller, Montgomery, W. Va., and Miss Oma Eggers, Trade; 28 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, 2 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pet Vanney[sic] officiating. Burial was in the Potter Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

EGGERS, Mattie M.

The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 23, 1964
Mattie M. Eggers…
Mattie M. Eggers, age 66, of Trade, Sutherland Community, Ashe County, N.C., died in the Watauga Hospital, Boone, N.C. Sunday at 8:03 p.m. after a short illness. She was a native of Johnson County, the daughter of the late Burzilla and Hanna Robinson Eggers. Mrs. Eggers had made her home in North Carolina for many years. She was a member of Sutherland Methodist Church.
Survivors include the husband, Thomas B. Eggers, Trade; one brother, Arbin Eggers, Skamokawa, Wash.;

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one step-daughter, Mrs. C.J. Carr, Crossville; one sister, Mrs. Coy Reece, Boone, N. Carolina.
Funeral services were conducted from the Sutherland Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Cliff Summy and Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating. Burial was in Eggers Cemetery.
Pallbearers were nephews and flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

EGGERS, Millard M.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 19, 1958
MILLARD M. EGGERS
Milliard M. Eggers, 79, Trade, died at his home Tuesday, Nov. 18, after several months’ illness.
Mr. Eggers was a native of Johnson County, a member of the Mountain City Church of Christ, and a retired farmer.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nelia Eggers; three sons, Taft of Trade, Stacy of LaCrosse, Wash., Millard, Jr. of Kennett Square, Pa.; five daughters, Mrs. Terry Bumgardner of Bristol, Mrs. Alfred Wilson of Toughkenamon, Pa., Mrs. Herbert Cornett of Avondale, Pa., Mrs. Russell Miller and Mrs. Bill Cornett of Mountain City; one brother, Emmett Eggers of Trace; 35 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ, Mountain City, at 1:00 p.m. Friday with Howard Winters and Clayton Winters officiating.
Burial will be in Reece Cemetery.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

EGGERS, Reuben F.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 14, 1943 REUBEN F. EGGERS

Funeral services for Reuben Franklin Eggers, 62-year-old Spanish-American War veteran, who died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday at his home, 900 State Line road, were held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Grace Tabernacle Baptist church with Rev. M. K. Cobble and Rev. Johnny Bowers in charge. Burial was made in Elliott Cemetery.

Survivors are his widow; two sons, J. C. of Johnson City; D. G. of Oregon; five daughters, Mrs. Harry Wolfe, Mrs. Henry Mustard and Mrs. Milburn Cordell, all of Elizabethton; Mrs. Fred Curtis of Butler; Mrs. Pacie Wilcox of Hampton; a brother, W. D. Eggers of Mountain City; a sister, Mrs. L. L. Pleasant of Elizabethton; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

EGGERS, Roy Carl

“The Tomahawk,” March 22, 1961
Roy Carl Eggers…
…Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Eggers, Trade, died in a Boone, N.C. hospital early on Thursday morning.
Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude E. Eggers; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jenkins, Route 2, Mountain City; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eggers, Trade.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Theodore Robinson and Rev. Alvin Berry officiating.
Burial was in Reece cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EGGERS, Russell R. (Sr.)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, December 4, 1968
Russell R. Eggers, Sr., 65, 107 Linden St., Fountain City, Ind., died Monday morning at Reid

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Memorial Hospital there after a short illness.
He was a native of Tennessee and had lived there for about 45 years. He was a retired employee

of of[sic] the Advance Co., Inc. in Richmond, Ind.
Survivors include a son, Russell Jr., of Fountain City; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Pierson,

Richmond, Ind., Mrs. Mary Theep and Mrs. Viola Downing, both of Holland, Mich., and one brother, George O’Conner, Holland, Mich., and five grandchildren.

Services for Mr. Eggers were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the Steagall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home. Burial was in Earlham Cemetery there.

EGGERS, Sallie Cress

“The Tomahawk”, Wednesday, March 13, 1963
FORMER JOHNSON COUNTIAN DIES
Mrs. Sallie Cress Eggers passed away at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville Feb. 24, after seven weeks’ illness. She was 81 years old.
Mrs. Eggers was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cress who resided near Mountain City. She married Ham Eggers, a schoolteacher of Laurel Bloomery community. They then moved from here to Greene Co. many years ago and later to Knoxville. Mr. Eggers died Feb-25, 1954.
Mrs. Eggers was a member of Stock Creek Baptist Church. She was dedicated to the work of the church and very active in all community projects.
She is survived by three sons, Fred and Bill Eggers of Maryville and Len of Sarasota, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. George Burdette and Mrs. Bea Norton of Maryville and Mrs. James Beasley, Blountville; fourteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Adams, Kingsport.
Funeral services were held on Feb. 26 at Berry’s Funeral Chapel and interment was in Maryville.

EGGERS, Sally Bumgardner

The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 6, 1964
Mrs. R.C. Eggers Dies at Her Home
Sally Bumgardner Eggers was born December 3, 1888, and died May 3, 1964 at the age of 75 years and 5 months.
She was married June 5, 1910 to R.C. Eggers. The children of this union are: Ernest Eggers, Kingsport, Dwight Eggers, Nottingham, Pa., Mazella Thomas of Glenburnie[sic], Md., and Pauline Sherwood of the home.
Other survivors are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Bessie Johnson, Mountain City, Mrs. Nettie Perry, Westminister, Md., Mrs. Viola Nelson, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Elizabeth Kilby, Gaulybridge[sic], Va. [sic], R.C. Bumgardner, Boone, N.C., Ray Bumgardner, Trade, Glenn Bumgardner, Shouns, Dean Bumgardner, Shouns, Mrs. Cleo Potter, Shouns, Mrs. Vene Barett, Piney Flatts, Mrs. Queen McGlamery, Trade.
She professed faith in Christ and joined the Zionville Baptist Church, November 10, 1914. She had read the Bible through 33 times. She often read it at family prayers. She was a faithful wife and a good mother and looked well to the ways of her house.
She said the day before she passed away, “I am going home to be with Jesus”.

EGGERS, Sarah Jenkins

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 23, 1957 MRS. SARAH JENKINS EGGERS…

…78, died at her home on Rte 1, Mountain City, Thursday, Oct. 10 following a long illness. She was a native of Johnson County and a member of Zionville Baptist Church.

Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Amanda May of Trade and Mrs. Callie Davis of Mountain City. 723

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. C. H. Smith and Rev. Earl Campbell officiating.

Burial was in Wilson cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge. And in same issue the following:

CARD OF THANKS
We take this method to express to each and every one who in any way helped during the sickness

and death of our aunt and sisters, Mrs. Sara Eggers. We especially want to thank Dr. R. C. Blevins, and those who sent food, Butler Florist, and the floral offerings. Also the Hill Funeral Home.

Mr. and Mrs. Fuller Stout. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Davis.

EGGERS, Sarah Loretta (Retta)

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, May 8, 1963
Sarah Loretta (Retta) Eggers
Sarah Loretta (Retta) Eggers, age 82 of Route 3, Mountain City (Doe Valley Community died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital Wednesday at 11 a.m. after a short illness. She was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Doe Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include a large number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from the Doe Valley Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Carl Wilson and Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating. Burial was in Roberts Cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EGGERS, Smith

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 22, 1951 SMITH EGGERS

Smith Eggers, 81, died Thursday night, Mar. 15, at his home in Ashe County, N. C. He was a member of the Thomas Chapel Methodist Church for 60 years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sarah Eggers; two daughters, Mrs. Perdy Grogan, Sutherland, N.C., and Mrs. W. H. Reece, of Bristol, Va.; one son, Thomas Eggers of Sutherland, N. C. and four grandchildren.

Funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the residence with Rev. W. A. Kerr and Rev. Paul Hefner in charge.

EGGERS, William C.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, June 1, 1966 WILLIAM C. EGGERS, 82

William C. Eggers, age 82, Hillside Road, Mountain City died in Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Elizabethton 10:00 p.m. Tuesday after a lenghty[sic] illness. Wife Mrs. Lillie Eggers passed away Friday May 20, 1066. Native of Watauga County, N.C., but had made his home in Johnson County for the past twenty (20) years. Son of the late Noah and Anne Isaacs Eggers. Retired farmer and a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors: Four sons: Albert Lee Eggers, Cincinnati, Ohio; Carl Rabin Eggers, Cincinnati, Ohio; John Elmer Eggers, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Emsley Robert Eggers, Cincinnati, Ohio. One daughter: Mrs. Walter Utz, Cincinnati, Ohio. 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Friday 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Edward Lehman, Rev. Carl Wilson and Rev. Noah Johnson to officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic]: Friends and neighbors. 724

Flower-bearers[sic]: Ladies of the church and neighbors.

The body will remain at the funeral home chapel throughout the services. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Lewis Gentry in charge of arrangements.

EGGERS, William Conley

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, May 6, 1948 WILLIAM CONLEY EGGERS

Funeral services for William Conley Eggers, late of Mountain City, were held at the Methodist Church, Mabel, N. C., on May 15, at 2 p.m., with burial in the family cemetery at Mabel.

Mr. Eggers was born at Trade, April 22, 1890, and spent most of his life in this area. He died at the home in Mountain City on May 13.

He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Lottie Eggers; two sons, Jessie of Edgefield, S. C. and Willard of Mountain City; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest Maupin, Chapel, Ky.; Mrs. Odell Perry of Trade, and Mrs. Edward Ragan, Mountain City. There are three brothers, Roy of Trade, Charlie of Zionville, N. C., Joe of Nottingham, Pa.; and two sisters, Mrs. Joe Johnson of Hookstown, Pa., Mrs. Ony Guy, Mountain City; and 13 grandchildren.

EGGERS, William Delaney

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 30, 1968
William Delaney Eggers, 92, of Rt. 3, Mountain City (Doe Valley Community) died at his

residence Friday, 12:10 p.m. after a brief illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Cleveland and Elizabeth Eller Eggers. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Doe Valley Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Eggers, Mountain City; three sons, Isaacs D. Eggers, Bristol, Clarence L. Eggers, Holly Springs, Miss., and William B. Eggers, Montgomery, Ala.; one daughter, Mrs. Bonita Lawler, Oak Ridge; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, 2:00 p.m. from the Doe Valley Baptist Church, with the Rev. Blaine Eggers, Rev. Ralph Sneed and Rev. Carroll Fletcher officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were Jack Shoun, John Burrow, Archie Dillon, Ronda Goodwin, Ben Dillon and Allen Robinson.

Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

EICH, Lovella

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 14, 1944
MRS. LOVELLA EICH
Double funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. for Mrs. Lovella Ramsey Eich and her son Paratrooper Shelbourne Eich, who was accidentally killed in Oakland, California last week.
Mrs. Eich is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ramsey of Butler; one sister, Mrs. Mary Selmer, of Johnson City; six brothers, Clyde Ramsey of Orlando, Fla., Robert and Herbert Ramsey of Butler, James, Rhody and Earl Ramsey of Elizabethton; two sons, Lee and Lincoln Eich serving in the U. S. Army overseas.
Her brother, James B. Ramsey, and sister, Mrs. Betty Selmer, left last week by plane to attend the funeral.

ELDRETH, Ambrose A.

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Ambrose A. Eldreth, 51, of Route 1, Mountain City, died Wednesday, 5:25 p.m. in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Mountain Home, after an illness of several months. He was a farmer and a native of Johnson County. He was a son of the late Lee and Maggie Rash Eldreth. He was a Veteran of World War II.

Survivors include three brothers, Joe and Walter Eldreth, Mountain City, and Gene Eldreth, Kennett Square, Pa.; two sisters Mrs. Bertha Triplett, and Mrs. Myrtle Reece, both of Mountain City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2:00 p.m. from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.R. Woodson officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Flower-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements, from 1 to 5 p.m.

ELDRETH, Ambrose A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, October 30, 1968 Cards Of Thanks

We, the family of Ambrose Eldreth, take this method of expressing our very special thanks to the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home and others who were so kind and thoughtful of us at the time of our bereavement in the passing of our loved one. Each and every gesture of sympathy, concern and helpfulness will always be remembered in gratitude.

The Family of Ambrose Eldreth

ELDRETH, Flossie Willen

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 6, 1963
Mrs. Flossie Willen Eldreth…
Mrs. Flossie Willen Eldreth, 86 of Shouns died at her home on Monday at 10:15 p.m. after a short illness. She was a native of Jonhson[sic] County and a member of Hammons Chapel Christian Church.
Survivors include the husband, J.R. Eldreth, Shouns; four sons, Tom Eldreth, Todd, N.C., Garvie Eldreth, Norfolk, Va., Virvil[sic] Eldreth, Elkton, Md., and Robert Eldreth, Shouns; four daughters, Mrs. Bill Roark, Abingdon, Va., Mrs. Emma Leonard, Mountain City, Lottie Eldreth, Shouns and Irene Eldreth, Portland, Ore.; 41 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. from the home with H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial will be in the Eldreth Cemetery.

ELDRETH, John Robert (Roby)

“The Tomahawk,” September 4, 1963
John Robert (Roby) Eldreth, age 87 of Shouns, Forge Creek Community, died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of North Carolina but had made his home in Johnson County most of his life. He was a retired farmer and member of the Hammons Chapel Church.
Survivors include four sons, Thomas Eldreth, Creston, N.C., Garvie Eldreth, North Fork, W.Va., Virgil Eldreth, Elkton, Md., and Robert Eldreth, Shouns; four daughters, Mrs. Belle Roark, Abingdon, Va., Mrs. Emma Leonard, Mountain City, Miss Lottie Eldreth, Shouns and Miss Irene Eldreth, Oregon; three brothers, Ambrose Eldreth, Lansing, N.C., Calvin Eldreth, West Jefferson, N.C., and William Eldreth, of Shouns; one sister, Minnie Eldreth, Bristol; 41 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren and nineteen great- great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Hammons Chapel Christian Church Friday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. H.T. Mabry officiating. Burial was in Eldreth cemetery.

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Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ELDRETH, Maggie D.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 31, 1966 Maggie D. Eldreth. . .

Maggie D. Eldreth, age 81 of Rt. 1, Mountain City (Bristol Hwy.) died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital Monday at 7:40 p.m. after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Ashe County, N.C. but had made her home in Johnson County for the past 60 years. She was the widow of the late Lee Eldreth and daughter of the late William M. and Louisa Greer Rash; and a member of the Corinth Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons, Joe Eldreth, Walter Eldreth, and Ambrose Eldreth, all Mountain City, Gene Eldreth, Kennett Square, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Triplett and Mrs. Myrtle Reece, Mountain City; three brothers, Ham Rash, Mountain City and Harley and Dewey Rash, both of Virginia; three sisters, Mrs. Floy Roark, Roan Mountain, Mrs. Mollie Kilby, Elkhorn, Ky., and Mrs. Bertie Taylor, Mountain City; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cevil Dunn and Rev. J.R. Woodson officiating. Burial will be in Owens cemetery. The pallbearers will be friends and neighbors and flower bearers will be ladies of the church and neighbors.

Lewis Gentry in charge.

ELDRETH, Virginia

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday 9, 1955 MRS. VIRGINIA ELDRETH…

Mrs. Virginia Eldreth, 44, Butler, died in a Johnson City hospital, Feb. 28, following a long illness.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Maggie Eldreth, Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Bruce Roark, Wilmington, Del.; four brothers, Joe Eldreth, Mountain City, Gene Eldreth of Avondale, Pa., Ambrose and Walter Eldreth of Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Kenneth Reece of Mountain City, Mrs. H. C. Dunn of Kingsport, and Mrs. Bertha Triplett of Mountain City.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Blaine Eggers officiating.

Gentry Funeral Home was in charge.

ELDRETH, William M.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, August 12, 1970
DEATHS
William M. Eldreth, 81, of Rt. 2, Shouns, died Saturday, 5 a.m., in Watauga Memorial Hospital, Boone, N. C., after an illness of several weeks. He was a native of North Carolina but had made his home in Johnson County the greater part of his life. He was a retired farmer and member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include one son, Bill Dunn, Shouns; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews; one brother, Calvin Eldreth, West Jefferson, N. C.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, 2 p.m., from the Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Simcox and Rev. Tom Worley officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ELDRITH, Elmer WILLEN, Leroy WILLEN, Wade

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“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 8, 1951 [published at a later date]
3 LOCAL MEN KILLED IN EASTERN WRECK
Three Shouns men were dean and a forth was report in a most critical condition on Monday, March 19, after an automobile accident near Elkton, Md.
The dears are Elmer Eldreth 29; Wade Willen 17, and his brother Roy Willen, 22.
Hobart Spencer Payne, 18, was reported in critical condition at Elkton, Md., as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, in which no other car or passengers were involved, it is reported. It was not immediately known just what caused the crash. It is supposed that the men were among those from Johnson County who are in that section for work in the mushroom growing business.
It was reported at press time, that the fourth man, the only survivor, could not survive the grave head and other injuries.
News of the accident, occurring Saturday night March 17, spread in this community on the following day, Sunday.
Eldreth was a World War II veteran. Payne is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. P. Payne of Shouns. It is expected that the bodies will be returned here on Tuesday, March 20.

ELDRITH, Elmer
WILLEN, Leroy
WILLEN, Wade
“Johnson County News,” Thursday, February 22, 1951 [published at a later date] DEATHS. CRASH VICTIMS BURIED.

Funeral for three Johnson County men, Elmer Eldrith and Wade and Leroy Willen, who were killed in an automobile accident near Bainbridge, Md., Saturday, Mar. 17 was held at Hammons Chapel Christian Church at 2 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 22.
H. T. Mabry was in charge of the funeral. Burial for the Willen brothers was in Hall Cemetery and for Eldrith in the Eldrith Cemetery.

Leroy and Wade Willen were survived by their mother, Mrs. Florence Willen of Shouns; five sisters, Mrs. Lexie Ham and Mrs. Ruth Roark, both of Oxford, Pa., Mrs. Maxie Hammons of Shouns, Mrs. Ollie Samara of Elkton, Md., and Mrs. Marie Bunton of Pincipiio, Md; four brothers, Conley and Albert Willen, both of Oxford, Pa., Ray Willen of Ft. Deposit, Ala., and Howard Willen of Shouns; one grandfather, W. A. Willen. Elmer Eldrith is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lettie Eldrith; five sisters, Bonnie, Irene, Earleen, Shirley and Nina Mae Eldrith, all of Shouns; two brothers, Fred and Johnny of Shouns; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Eldrith of Shouns. He was a veteran of World War II.

ELISON, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, November 15, 1950
MRS. MARY ELISON
Mrs. Mary Elison, age 79, died at her home route 2, Roan Mountain, Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Mrs. Elison was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Tiger Creek.
Survivors are one son, Wiley Miller, Roan Mountain; four daughters, Miss Sisie Miller, Roan Mountain, Mrs. Martha Tolley, Elizabethton, Mrs. Nancy Clark and Mrs. Hattie Townsend of Roan Mountain.
Funeral services will be made in the Chambers Cemetery on Tiger Creek.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ELKINS, Ettie M.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, October 3, 1946 MRS. ETTIE M. ELKINS

Ettie M. Elkins died at her home, Butler Rte. 1, Saturday evening, Sept. 21, after a long illness. 728

For a number of years she had been a member of the Tamarack Baptist Church. Some two years ago she had moved her membership to the Dyson Grove Baptist Church and remained a faithful member for the balance of her life. She was nearly 64 years of age.

The funeral was conducted from the Dyson Grove Baptist Church on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Roby Stout in charge. Interment was in Snyder Cemetery, Butler.

Surviving are the husband, Elias, and five children: Mrs. Della Brewer, Mrs. Alice Fritts, Mrs. Bessie Hodge, Mrs. Donnie Fritts, all of Butler, and Mrs. Pauline Church of Neva; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Brewer of Butler; and 11 grandchildren.

ELLENBURG, Charles A.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 24, 1938
CHARLES ELLENBURG
Charles A. (Mexie) Ellenburg, 39, World war veteran, died at the soldiers’ home at Johnson City Saturday afternoon after an illness of several years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lou Ellenburg, superintendent of the St. Elizabeth hospital here.
He was a son of the late L. A. Ellenburg of Knoxville and resided there for some time. For the past eight years he has lived in Johnson City, where he was affiliated with the Lester Harris Legion post. He graduated from Knoxville high school in 1917 and was a member of the Catholic church.
The body will be moved from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home here this morning for funeral rites at the cemetery in Knoxville at 3 p.m. (CST), conducted by Father Fellman. The American Legion will be in charge of rites.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his mother, one sister and one brother, all of Knoxville.

ELLER, Elvin Christine

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 21, 1933 ELVIN CHRISTINE ELLER

Elvin Christine Eller, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conley Eller, died at the home near Keenburg this morning at 4 o’clock. Funeral services were to be conducted from the home this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with the Rev. J. C. Black officiating. Interment to follow in the Harmony cemetery.

ELLER, Ethel Lyons

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 19, 1935
ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. ELLER
Mrs. Ethel Eller, 28, wife of J. C. Eller, died at the family residence in Keenburg last night at 7:30 o’clock following a lengthy illness having been seriously ill the past ten weeks.
Mrs. Eller was Miss Ethel Lyons, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Lyons, who were killed by a train over a year ago while en route to Elizabethton. She was married to J. C. Eller, of North Carolina on Nov. 3, 1929. Born and reared in Keenburg, the deceased has spent her entire life at that community, where she was loved and admired by everyone.
Early in life she joined the church and has lived a consistent Christian life. Her sweet and loving disposition endeared her in the hearts of everyone and her love for her home was a marked characteristic that was a source of inspiration to all.
Funeral services will be held from the Baptist Church at Keenburg Wednesday morning at 10:00 o’clock, Rev. J. C. Black officiating. Interment will be made in the Keenburg cemetery.
Active pallbearers selected are David Ellis, Dayton Sheffield, Bill Kuhn, Larence Cyphers, Sam Daniels, and Clarence Carter.
Flower bearers will include Pauline Carter, Sylvia Carter, Ethel Morris, Edith Herman, Erma Chambers, Hattie Belle Presnell, Carrie Bullock, Nell Daniels, Cora Chambers, and Iva Sheffield.

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Surviving are her husband, J. C. Eller; two children, Dale, 5, Ruth, 10 months, an infant child died about three years ago; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Herman, Mrs. Lenora Clemons, Miss Beulah Lyons; six brothers, George, Sam, Dewey, Robert, Carl and Clarence Lyons, all of Keenburg.

ELLER, Florence Fletcher

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 11, 1956 MRS. FLORENCE FLETCHER ELLER…

… 80, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fred Proffitt of Mountain City, on Friday, July 27, following a long illness.

Surviving are five sons, Willard, Don, Oscar, and Newt Eller, all of Vilas, N. C., Bill Eller of Mountain City; five daughters, Mrs. Dean Winebarger of Vilas, N. C., Mrs. Fred Proffitt and Mrs. J. N. Blackburn, both of Mountain City, Mrs. Grey Hartley and Mrs. Fred Hartley, both of Boone, N. C.; 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 29, 2:30 p.m., at the Forrest Grove Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. W. T. Whittington and Rev. Carl Wilson.

ELLER, George Washington

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 28, 1970
DEATHS
George Washington Eller, 86, of N. E. Fairview Street, Mountain City, died Monday, 10:00 a.m., in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., after an illness of several months. He was a native of Ashe County, N. C., but had made his home in Johnson County for the past 10 years. He was a retired farmer, son of the late Mathew and Amanda Roark Eller. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Arrie W. Eller, who died Feb. 17, 1959, and three children, Ethel, Lloyd, and Clarence. He was a member of the Big Laurel Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons, Mickel M., Alderson, W. Va.; Paul, Toughkenamon, Pa., Bon, Princeton, W. V., and Denver, Mountain City; one daughter, Mrs. Bertha J. Smith, Salem, Va.; one brother, J. E. Eller, Sophia, W. Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Reed, Morganton, N. C., and Mrs. Bertha Turnmire, West Jefferson, N. C.; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 2 p.m., from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce South officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were friends and neighbors.
Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ELLER, Grady
ELLER, Bill (Mrs.)
GREEN, Conley
“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 28, 1940 TRAGEDY STRIKES 3 OF N. C. FAMILY

MOUNTAIN CITY, Jan. 26 – Three members of a North Carolina family died accidental deaths within a short time of each other Wednesday, two in a car wreck and the other by taking poison.

The dead are Grady Eller and Conley Green, who were fatally injured in an automobile wreck, while one hour later, Mrs. Bill Eller, took a dose of strychnine, thinking she was taking quinine.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Blackburn, of this city, were called to Beaver Dam, N. C., on account of the death of two men, Mr. Eller being the brother of Mrs. Blackburn and Mr. green, a cousin. Mrs. Eller was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Blackburn.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Eller and Mr. Green were held at Cove Creek on Thursday and for Mr. Eller Friday afternoon.

ELLER, Hugh

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, March 11, 1970 DEATHS

Hugh Eller, 64, of Rt. 1, Shouns, (Forge Creek Community), died Tuesday, 6 a.m., at his residence from an apparent heart attack. He was a native of Ashe County, N. C., but had made his home in Johnson County the greater part of his life. He was a farmer and a son of the late Calvin and Myrtle Treadway Eller. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nannie Mae Eller, who died Jan. 13, 1970. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mae Eller, Shouns; three brothers, Jim and E. R., both of Mountain City, and Roy, Savannah, Ga.; one half-brother, Andy Eller, West Jefferson, N. C.; one half-sister, Mrs. Hattie West, North Wilkesboro, N. C.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, 2 p.m., from the Hammons Chapel Christian Church with the Rev. Harm Miller officiating. Burial was in the Woodard Cemetery.

Pallbearers were friends and neighbors.
Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge arrangements.

ELLER, Jesse Franklin

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 1, 1967 Jesse F. Eller. . .

Jesse Franklin Eller, age 88, Rt. 2, Erwin Highway, died at his home early Saturday morning after a lingering illness.

He was a native of Ashe County, N.C. but had made his home in Tennessee since early manhood. He was the son of the late Mathias and Amanda Roark Eller. A retired farmer, he was a charter member of the Forest View Community Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eliza Patrick Eller; five sons, Bruce of Wilmington, Del., Fred of Kingsport, Howard and Jack of Johnson City, and Ray of Newark, Del.; four daughters, Mrs. Ewel (Ruth) Clarke of the home, Mrs. Rollie (Olive) Humphereys of Johnson City, Mrs. Aubrey (Kate) Shupe of Mountain City, and Mrs. Robert (Maurene) Robinson of Wilmington, Del.; two brothers, George Eller of Mountain City and Edward Eller of Sophia, W.Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Turnmire of Warrensville, N.C. and Mrs. Bessie Reid of Morganton, N.C.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

ELLER, John Conley

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 19, 1948
JOHN CONLEY ELLER
John Conley Eller, age 41, died in a local hospital Sunday afternoon at 4:30. Death was due to a heart attack.
Mr. Eller was an employee of the North American Rayon Corporation. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Keenburg.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ida Eller; one son, Dale Eller, U. S. Army, overseas; two daughters, Ruth and Thelma of Elizabethton; one brother Cal Eller of Elizabethton; six sisters, Mrs. Cora Ward, Butler; Mrs. Nettie Gregg, Cove Creek, N.C.; Mrs. Alice Helton, Knoxville, Mrs. Etta Combs and Mrs. Maggie Fletcher, Sugar Grove, N.C.

ELLER, John Conley

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“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, January 20, 1948
JOHN C. ELLER
Funeral services for John Conley Eller who died in a local hospital Sunday afternoon at 4:30 will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Homer Couch, the Rev. George Westmoreland and the Rev. R. E. V. Brown officiating.
Burial will be made in Harmony Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be J. D. Blythe, Dana Bowers, Alvin Bowman, Arless Eller, John Honeycutt, W. R. Brown, Cornot Dickenson and Ernest Smith.
Flower bearers will be Mrs. Ruth Blanton, Reba Combs, Juanita Bunton, Doris Moreland, Zela Grigg, Betty Ward, Doris Fletcher, Charlot Reynolds, Mrs. Pearl Stokes, Mrs. Marie Swift, Helen Bogart, Flossie Bowman, Marjorie Eller, Arzela Bowman, Ida Bowman, Mrs. J. B. Blythe, Mrs. Georgia Bautista, Mrs. Robert Hyder, Virginia Grindstaff.
The body will be taken to the church at 1:30 to lie in state one hour before time for the services.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Ida Eller; one son, Dale Eller, U. S. Army, overseas; two daughters, Ruth and Thelma, of Elizabethton; one brother, Cal Eller of Elizabethton; six sisters, Mrs. Bruce Reynolds, Elizabethton; Mrs. Cora Ward, Butler; Mrs. Nettie Gregg, Cove Creek, N.C.; Mrs. Alice Helthon[sic], Knoxville; Mrs. Etta Combs and Mrs. Maggie Fletcher of Sugar Grove, N.C.

ELLER, Myrtle C. Treadway

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, July 28, 1949 MRS. MYRTLE C. ELLER

Mrs. Myrtle C. Eller, 75, died at her home Tuesday, July 2, after an illness of about three years. She was a member of the White Top Baptist Church, White Top, Va.

Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Roy Shomate, Hugh Eller and Jim Eller, of Shouns; Nannie, Faye, Edward, and Roy Eller, all of Mountain City. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Tom Treadway, Mountain City; Bob Treadway, Bristol, Va.; Mrs. Emma Roark, Bristol, Va.; Loff Treadway, Marion, N. C.; Edward Treadway, Mountain City.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Abe Aldridge in charge. Burial followed in Johnson Cemetery, Mountain City.

ELLER, Nannie Mae

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, January 7, 1970 DEATHS

Nannie Mae Eller, 66, of Rt. 2, Cold Springs Community, died at 12 noon Tuesday at the residence of her son, Von Eller, from an apparent heart attack. She was a native of Hermocy[sic], N. C., but had made her home in Johnson County for the past 25 years. She was a daughter of the late Calvin and Myrtle Treadway Eller. She attended the Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Von Eller, Mountain City; four brothers, Edward B. and James Eller, both of Mountain City, Hugh Eller, Shouns, and Roy Lee Eller, Andy Eller, West Jefferson, N. C.; Savannah, Ga.; one half-brother, one half-sister, Mrs. Hattie West, North Wilkesboro, N. C.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, 2 p.m., from the Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Trivette and Rev. Clyde Campbell officiating.

Burial was in the Phillippi Cemetery.
Pall-bearers[sic] were nephews.
Flower-bearers were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis-Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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brother.]

ELLER, Robert Gwyn

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, November 6, 1968
Robert Gwyn Eller, 44, of Shouns (McEwen Road) died Sunday, 9:15 a.m., in the Cannon

Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., after a short illness. He was a native of Ashe County N.C., but had made his home in Johnson County for the past eight years. He was the son of the late Dalvin and Ida Gilley Eller. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle D. Eller, Shouns; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Main, Trade, and Mrs. Shirley Hall, Shouns; five brothers, Thomas and Glenn Eller, both of Mountain City, Floyd Eller, Shady Valley, and Todd and Fred Eller, both of Creston, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Russell Sheets, Warrensville, Pa., Mrs. Emory Sturgill, Elkton, Md., and Mrs. Carrie Robinson, Clifton, N.C. Three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., from the Nelson Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Leonard Shehan and Rev. Thomas Worley officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Park.

Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ELLIOTT, Alice

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 22, 1939 MRS. ALICE ELLIOTT

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Elliott, 26, who died at her home in Winner after a lingering illness last night, will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the Christian church at Carter.

Interment will be in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Mrs. Elliott is survived by her husband, M. D. Elliott; her father, Frank Markland; one sister, Minnie Markland; a brother, George Markland.

Pallbearers will be Hiram Taylor, Sim Elliott, Dana Taylor, Houston Taylor, George Collins, Lee Taylor. Flowerbearers[sic]: Nora Taylor, Zilla Taylor, Goldie Elliott, Ruby Taylor.

ELLIOTT, Alice

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 23, 1939 MRS. ALICE ELLIOTT

Flowerbearers[sic] at the funeral this afternoon of Mrs. Alice Elliott, 28[sic], who died after a long illness Wednesday night, included Nora Taylor, Goldie Elliott, June Culbert, Zilla Taylor, Beatrice Cubert, Ruby Taylor, Marie Williams, Alice Taylor, Catherine Taylor, Blanche Berry, Nora Heaver[sic], Nellie Weaver, Margaret Price, Mariane Vandeventer, Carl Berry, Murrell Berry, Emogene Nidiffer, Vada Williams, Effie Nidiffer, Retta Buckles, Cora Buckles, Mrs. George Williams, Mrs. Birdie Taylor, Mrs. Margaret Harrell, Mrs. Vema Crumley.

ELLIOTT, Alice Mae Pless

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, June 22, 1944 MRS. W. GLENN ELLIOTT

Mrs. W. Glenn Elliott died after a long illness at her home, 3207 Barton Ave., Richmond, Va., on June 17. Mrs. Elliott was formerly Miss Alice Mae Pless, a daughter of James Parker Pless and Elizabeth McCoy Pless, and was married on Dec. 3, 1921 to W. Glenn Elliott, present Department Adjutant of the American Legion, Department of Virginia, in Mountain City. They moved to Richmond in 1928 where they have since made their home.

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Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Jack Emerson Elliott, a staff sergeant in the U. S. Army Air Forces, Joseph Marion Elliott, and two daughters, Dorothy Jeanne and Doris Anne, all of Richmond. In addition she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. B. H. Collin and Mrs. J. A. Wilson of Bristol, and six brothers, James A. Pless of Columbus, O., Charles Pless of Elizabethton, H. Ray Pless of Lexington, Ky., Claude D. Pless of Chula Vista, Calif., Mason L. Pless of Ellensburg, Wash. And Q. A. Pless of Bristol, Tenn.

She was a member of the Barton Heights Methodist Church and a member of Unit 1, The American Legion Auxiliary.

Funeral services were held last Monday at 5:30 p.m. from Barton Heights church, with burial following in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond.

ELLIOTT, Bobby B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 5, 1950
BOBBY B. ELLIOTT
Bobby B. Elliott, age three years, died at his home in Doeville, Tenn. Monday p.m. after a short illness. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Hazel Elliott; three sisters, Shirley Jean, Lola Mae, Barbara Ann; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stout, and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Branch, all of Doeville.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Little Doe Valley Baptist Church, Wednesday at one-thirty p.m. with the Rev. L. J. Harris officiating. Burial will be made in the Stout Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home Tuesday afternoon.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ELLIOTT, Bobby Carroll

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 12, 1932 BOBBY CARROLL ELLIOTT

Bobby Carroll Elliott, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Elliott, died at his home, 706 East Maple Street, Johnson City, Tuesday morning, after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two-thirty at the home of G. M. Reynolds near Keenburg, and interment will be in the Reynolds Cemetery.

Funeral services will be in charge of the Rev. G. W. Matney.

ELLIOTT, Cornelia

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 13, 1950
MRS. CORNELIA ELLIOTT
Mrs. Cornelia Elliott, 92, died at her home, 506 Academy Street, Sunday at 6:15 a.m.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Manerva Crosswhite and Mrs. Julia Richardson of Elizabethton; two sons, Dayton and Andy Elliott of Elizabethton; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the First Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Crucy Holder and the Rev. C. Y. Elkins officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were the grandsons and the granddaughters were the flower bearers.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ELLIOTT, Dan

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 14, 1936
DEATH TAKES AGED FARMER
Dan Elliott, 85, retired farmer and father of James Elliott, county tax assessor, and P. H. Elliott, post office

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official, died this morning at one o’clock at Shoun Hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held from the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 1:30 with the Rev. J. J. Richardson and the Rev. E. A. Cox officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery.
Mr. Elliott, a prominent and well-known resident of Carter County, was born in Bristol, March, 1851, the son of Joseph and Margaret Elliott. When a small child his parents moved to Carter County on Stoney Creek. For the past thirty-five years he made his home in Elizabethton. He was married to Evelyn Bartee, who passed away six years ago.
Very early in life, Mr. Elliott united with the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church on Stoney Creek where he was always an active member. He was always keenly interested in current affairs and read extensively. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Rasor of Brush, Colorado, Mrs. Jettie Grindstaff of Carter; five sons, P. H. Elliott, W. D. Elliott, Seth Elliott of Elizabethton, R. R. Elliott of Erwin and James Elliott of Watauga; also one step-son, J. L. Bartee; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will include his grandsons and others, Vernon Elliott, Paul Elliott, Niles Elliott, Wayman Johnson, Elwood Grindstaff, Howard Grindstaff, Haywood Elliott and James B. Deal.
Those in charge of the floral offerings will include the granddaughters of the deceased.

ELLIOTT, Dan (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 1, 1930
MRS. DON[sic] ELLIOTT
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at one o’clock from the Dungan chapel at Sadie for Mrs. Don[sic] Elliott, age 73, who died at her home near Elizabethton Monday afternoon after a long illness. Interment will be made in the Highland cemetery. Rev. Kilgore of Bristol will be in charge of the services. Mrs. Elliott belonged to the Old Dungan chapel, being one of the oldest members living.
Survivors are her husband, Don[sic] Elliott; two daughters, Mrs. W. M. Rasar, and Mrs. R. C. Grindstaff, Carter, Tenn.; sons, J. L. Barton, P. H. Elliott, W. D. Elliott, James Elliott, S. Elliott, city and R. R. Elliott, Erwin.
[JAKS Note: In marriage, census and husband’s obituary husband’s name is DANIEL Elliott. She was either a widow BARTON at marriage or Miss Barton with child.]

ELLIOTT, Daniel

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 11, 1937 DANIEL ELLIOTT

Brother Elliott departed this life October 14, 1933. He united with the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church in 1890, formerly being a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, and thereafter lived as one whose faith was anchored in Jesus Christ. That faith never wavered, and of a truth he believed in a Christ that was able to save and keep saved.

He was an active church worker until old age kept him from taking an active part, but his life and example as a believer shone forth until death.

Such lives as his shall never cease. Though from this body the soul is received. Living on in memory still. His earthly mission is now fulfilled.
Obituary Committee, Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. George Ensor. Ray Grindstaff. Eva Heatherly. [JAKS Note: The year of Daniel Elliott’s death was 1936 instead of 1933 in this memorial obituary.]

ELLIOTT, D. K.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 16, 1937 D. K. ELLIOTT

D. K. Elliott, age 59, was killed in a mine at Fleming, Kentucky, Saturday morning. Funeral services were to be conducted from the Grindstaff Cemetery in Carter county this afternoon at 1:30 with the

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Rev. Hargis Simmons in charge.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. D. K. Elliott; one daughter, Mrs. George Shaefer of Fleming, Ky.;

five sons, Dewey, M. P., Roy, Ronold[sic] and David; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Mullens, Mrs. Tom Walker and Miss Julia Elliott of Johnson City; three brothers, Thomas, M. P. and Stacey Elliott all of Johnson City; also a step-mother, Mrs. Linda Elliott of Johnson City.

Active pallbearers will be N. B. Post, Margen Johnson, Dewey White, Stacey White, Shelton Hozelett and Hubert Hyder.

ELLIOTT, Gertrude

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 9,1942 MISS GERTRUDE ELLIOTT

The body of Miss Gertrude Elliott, 21, was returned to this county last night for burial. Miss Elliott, a former Carter countian, died Tuesday of pneumonia at Houston, Texas, where she was employed.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Fairview Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. John Shepherd officiating.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this afternoon to the home of a sister, Mrs. Hoyle Taylor.

Pallbearers: Roy Taylor, Robert Depew, Barney Turbeyfield, Ben Buck, James Elliott, Banner Elliott and Story Taylor.

Flower bearers: Edith Kelley, Edna Ruth Elliott, Frances Elliott, Marian Taylor, Bennie Gay Depew, Lucille Buck.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Hoyle Taylor; three aunts, Mrs. Martha Harvey, Mrs. Lee Smith, Mrs. Steve Miller; three uncles, Ira, Webb and Mack Elliott.

ELLIOTT, Frankey Lee

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 19, 1948
FRANKEY LEE ELLIOTT
Frankey Lee Elliott, eight-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elliott of Shell Creek, died in a local hospital Tuesday morning at four o’clock after a short illness.
Survivors are the parents; one sister, Edith; four brothers, James, Ernest, Paul and Claude; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bell Hopson, Elk Park, N.C.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Elliott, Shell Creek.
Funeral services will be conducted at Walnut Mountain Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ELLIOTT, Fannie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 27, 1933 DEATH TAKES MRS. ELLIOTT

Mrs. Fannie Elliott, 62 years old, died Tuesday night at eight o’clock after a lengthy illness, at the home of her son, Kelly Elliott, at Pleasant Beach. Mrs. Elliott was born at Carter, Tenn., on Stoney Creek, and has lived in this section all her life.

She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Sadie.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Kelly Elliott, Pleasant Beach, this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The Rev. J. C. Black will officiate. Burial will be made in the Mottern Cemetery.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Hart and Mrs. Lillie Kelly, Elizabethton; three sons, Jim Lewis, Vannoy Elliott, and Kelly Elliott; one sister, Mrs. Eliza Nave, Greensboro, N. C.; and father, Nich Lewis, Greensboro, N. C.

Pall bearers: Sam Riggs, Henry Taylor, Caleb Hart, Edgar Hart, Winfield Holly, and G. W. 736

Mottern.
Flower bearers: Mrs. Winfield Holly, Mrs. Sam Riggs, Mrs. Edgar Hart, Mrs. Susan Taylor, Mrs.

C. A. Murphy, and Mrs. G. W. Mottern.

ELLIOTT, Goldie Norma

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, August 27, 1939 MRS. SPENCER ELLIOTT

Mrs. Spencer Elliott, age 21, died in a local hospital Friday evening at 7:30 after a short illness. Mrs. Elliott nee Miss Goldie Norma Treadway, was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Treadway of Watauga Valley, and was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist church of Winner.

Survivors are her husband, Spencer Elliott; one sister, Miss Margaret Treadway; two brothers, Robert Treadway and Tom Treadway; three aunts, Mrs. Charley Percy of Elizabethton, Miss Ethel Treadway and Miss Lena Treadway of Watauga Valley; two uncles, Hicks Treadway and Charles Treadway of Watauga Valley.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church this afternoon at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Arthur Roberts in charge, assisted by the Rev. E. J. Bramlett and the Rev. H. C. Hopkins. Burial will follow in the Elliott Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be E. S. Elliott, Lynn Elliott, Herman Williams, J. L. Carriger, Torbet Campbell and Crumley Bowers.

The body was removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to home of an uncle, Charles Treadway, Saturday afternoon and remained there until Sunday morning when it was removed to the home of Mr. Elliott’s father, George Elliott, at Winner.

ELLIOTT, Helen Ann

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 23, 1942 HELEN ANN ELLIOTT

Helen Ann Elliott, age six months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rosco Elliott, died at the home of grandmother, Mrs. James Large, this morning at 5:30 a.m.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rosco Elliott; maternal grandmother, Mrs. James Large, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Elliott; 7 uncles; Arthur Elliott, Dan Elliott, Isaac Elliott, James Elliott, Clarence Elliott, Floyd Elliott, Clarence Elliott, Floyd Elliott, Junior Elliott, John Large; 5 aunts; Gertrude Elliott, Arzella Bowman, Selma Range, Juanita Range, Kathryn Little.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the home of Mrs. James Large, 201 Cottage Avenue, with the Rev. George Westmoreland in charge. Burial will be made in Colbaugh cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Lawrence Range, James Little, Alvin Bowman, John Large.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Edna Coon, Grace Hyder, Hilda Carriger, Patsy Lacy, Peggy Carriger, Viola Trussler, Helen Campbell, Mrs. Ollie Arnold, Mrs. Geneva Heaton, Mrs. Margaret Dunlap.

ELLIOTT, Jennie

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, August 4, 1944
JENNIE ELLIOTT
Jennie Elliott of Rt. 2, passed away at 3:30 yesterday afternoon at her home. She suffered a fall from the front porch of her home a week ago last Wednesday and has been bedfast since that time. Mrs. Elliott was 87 years old and has lived in this community since 1900. She was a member of the Carter Christian Church and a member of the Daughters of America.
She is survived by three sons, Manuel, of the home, George, of Rt. 2, and Mark of the home; two daughters, Mrs. G. M. Garland and Mrs. Dorothy Bowles, both of Elizabethton; ten grandchildren and 20

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great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the home at three o’clock this afternoon. Funeral arrangements have been set tentatively for Monday afternoon with the Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.

ELLIOTT, Jennie

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, August 5, 1944
MRS. JENNIE ELLIOTT
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Elliott of route 2 will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Carter Christian Church with the Rev. Johnny Hall officiating, assisted by Rev. Ralph DePew and buried in the Ritchie Cemetery.
Mrs. Elliott was 87 years old and suffered a fall from her front porch a week ago last Wednesday. She was a member of the Carter Christian Church and a member of the Daughters of America.
She is survived by three sons, Manuel, of the home, George, of Rt. 2 and Mark of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Daily Garland and Mrs. Dorothy Bowles, both of Elizabethton; ten grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren.
Roy Elliott, Deal Elliott, Delaney Elliott, Bill Elliott, James Elliott, and Will Elliott, nephews of Mrs. Elliott will serve as pallbearers. The Daughters of America will act as flower girls and be in charge of the services at the grave. The body was taken to the home where it will lie in state until the funeral hour. Services are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ELLIOTT, Kermit

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 28, 1949
KERMIT ELLIOTT
Kermit Elliott, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott of Bluefield Avenue died in a local hospital today at 7:00 a.m.
Survivors besides the parents are three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Waters, Miss Shelby Jean Elliott and Miss Alice Faye Elliott, all of the home; one brother, Charles Elliott with the United States Army station in the Canal Zone; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Elliott and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Alice Cox all of Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery Wednesday at 10:00 a. m. with the Rev. Houston Blevins officiating.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

ELLIOTT, Landon

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 20, 1937
PEDISTRAIN DIES WHEN HIT BY CAR
LANDON ELLIOTT IS INSTANTLY KILLED; MATT MARSH FREED

Landon Elliott, 54, died almost instantly last night when struck by a car driven by Matt Marsh, Elizabethton mail carrier, on the Johnson City highway near Rio Vista.

Marsh was headed toward Johnson City when, it is reported, Elliott walked into the left side of his car and was knocked to the pavement, suffering fractured skull and broken right leg. Marsh, who stopped immediately, according to Harlan Oaks, investigating deputy, was so mentally upset he had to be taken to a local hospital for treatment. He is not being held, police report.

Elliott was dead upon arrival at the hospital.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. John Elliott; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Richardson of Carter, Mrs. Minerva Roberts of Mountain City; two brothers, Andy Elliott and Dayton Elliott of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two at the Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. Clarence Howington being in charge, assisted by Rev. C. L. Bowden. Interment will be at the Highland

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Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Richardson, Howard Elliott, Dudley Richardson, Signey Richardson,

Oswald Crosswhite, Thurman Elliott. Flower bearers are Mrs. Joe Robinson, Mrs. Hunter Bowers, Mrs. Jess Elliott, Mrs. John Blevins, Mrs. Jim Richardson, Mrs. Lawrence Kenny.

ELLIOTT, Lewis

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, December 18, 1933 ELLIOTT BABY DIES; FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY

Lewis Elliott, age three months, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elliott, died at a local hospital last Saturday night.

Surviving are father and mother; one brother, William Hamilton, 3; and one sister, Patsy Imogene, 5.

Funeral services were conducted from the Elliott home, 201 C Street at three o’clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. E. A. Cox and the Rev. J. J. Musick had charge of the services. Interment was held in the Highland Cemetery. Special music for the services was furnished by the Erwin quartet, directed by R. B. Elliott.
Pall bearers[sic] were James Snodgrass, Jesse Musick, Adrian Shoun, and Jimmy Myers; honorary pall bearers[sic], Hubert Shoun, Vernon Elliott; flower bearers, Mrs. H. C. Hopkins, Miss Anita Elliott, and Miss Amy Collins.

ELLIOTT, Lucille D.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, April 7, 1950
Two Killed As Cars Stalls On Crossing At Johnson City Two Killed As Cars Stalls On Crossing At Johnson City
Earl Hiram McKenzie, 18, and Lucille D. Elliott, 20, were crushed to death when they leaped from their car stalled on the Clinchfield Railroad crossing on Tennessee Street when a yard engine crashed into the side of their automobile last night at Johnson City.
Before the accident occurred the couple had apparently been listening to their radio. When the engine appeared they tried to escape through the drivers door both were pinned between the car and a signal post in the center of street and crushed.
Johnson City police patrolman, Bill Coley investigated the disaster. It occurred at 9:20 p.m.
J. A. Miller, engineer, who resides at 118 West Holston Avenue in Johnson City told the policemen he saw the car drive upon the tracks and stop. He said he believed that if the couple had stayed in the car they would have escaped injury.
McKenzie, who lived at 820 Hamilton Street was killed instantly. Miss Elliott, who lived at Route 1, Johnson City, died in the emergency room of the Appalachian Hospital.
The car was headed south on Tennessee Street when it stalled on the tracks. The train was going east, when the crash occurred.

ELLIOTT, Mack

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1931
MACK ELLIOTT KILLED IN PA.
Word has been received here by G. M. Garland, Broad Street, that Mack Elliott, a former resident of Carter County and brother-in-law of Garland, had been killed in an accident in Pennsylvania Monday afternoon. No further particulars were known at noon today, except that the body was being shipped to Elizabethton for burial.
Elliott was about 35 years of age and was a native of this county, residing at Hunter for many years. During labor troubles here, Elliott’s home at Hunter was blown up by dynamite and completely

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demolished, which was one of the most exciting and drastic moves during the strike. A thorough investigation was held by state and local officials following the explosion but no one was ever captured or convicted for the deed.
Elliott left here some time after the wrecking of his home and accepted a position with the Standard Oil Company in Pennsylvania with which company he was working when his death occurred. The brief information received here in a telegram yesterday did not say whether he met his death in an automobile accident or in the plant of the oil company. The body will probably arrive in Elizabethton for burial some time tomorrow.

The deceased is a brother of Mrs. G. M. Garland and Mrs. J. R. Boles, both of Elizabethton. He is a cousin of County Tax Assessor James Elliott.

ELLIOTT, Mack

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 9, 1931
AUTO ACCIDENT KILLS ELLIOTT
Funeral services for Mack Elliott who was killed in an automobile accident in Ohio Monday afternoon, was held at the Baptist Church at Winner, Tennessee, yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. Kilgore in charge. Interment followed in the Ritchie Cemetery nearby.
According to information received here by relatives, Elliott was killed when the car he was driving had a head-on collision with another car Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock near Chambersburg, Ohio, while he was en route to his home at Folsom, Pennsylvania. He received a crushed skull in the accident and died twenty minutes later. Brown Elliott, a nephew of the deceased man, was in the car at the time and escaped with only painful bruises.
In giving the information, the nephew said, “We were going pretty fast as we were in a hurry to get back home and start on our work the next morning. It was raining, and the collision occurred when we attempted to pass a car in front of us and collided head-on with another car coming facing us.”
The body was shipped here for burial. An ambulance from North Funeral Home met the train there and conveyed the remains to the home of his mother, Mrs. J. P. Elliott of Winner, after being prepared for burial.
Mr. Elliott had been mechanical foreman for the Sun Oil Company in Pennsylvania for the past two years. He is a native of Carter County and is well known here.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nora Elliott; mother, Mrs. J. P. Elliott of Winner; three brothers, Mark Elliott of Stoney Creek, who is an invalid; George Elliott also of Stoney Creek, and M. B. Elliott of Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Bowles and Mrs. G. M. Garland of Elizabethton.

ELLIOTT, Mark

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, March 25, 1949
MARK ELLIOTT
Mark Elliott, 55, of Route 2, died at the home of a brother, George Elliott of Route 2 Elizabethton today at 2:00 a.m.
He is survived by two brothers, George of Route 2 and M. D. Elliott of Jonesboro; two sisters, Mrs. G. M. Garland and Mrs. Dorothy Bowles both of Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore and the Rev. Webb Myers officiating. Burial will be in the Ritchie Cemetery.
Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the church.
The body will be removed to the home of his brother, George Saturday evening from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 1:00 Sunday when it will be taken to the church.

ELLIOTT, Minnervie

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 25, 1949
MRS. MINERVIE[sic] ELLIOTT
Mrs. Minnervie Elliott, 53, died suddenly at 4:20 a.m. today at her home on Route 2, Elizabethton. She was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, a member of the Sycamore Chapter Number 163, Eastern Star and a member of the Daughters of America.
She is survived by her husband, George Elliott; three sons, Brown of Route 5, Siam of Elizabethton, and Spence of Route 2; two sisters, Mrs. James Buckles of Rt. 2, Mrs. Rosa King of Piney Flats; five brothers, Spence Harrell of Elizabethton, Rex Harrell of Rt. 5, Bill Harrell of Kingsport and C. L. and W. L. both of Route 5; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore and the Rev. Webb Myers officiating. Members of the Sycamore Chapter Number 163, Eastern Star will conduct services at the Caldwell Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Eston Buckles, Herman and Jones Williams, Granville Elliott, Grant Younce, Herman Weaver, Clyde Buckles and Hubert Shoun.
Flower bearers will be selected from friends.
The body will be taken to the home today at 4:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ELLIOTT, Minnervie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, July 26, 1949
MRS. MINNERVIE ELLIOTT
Mrs. Minnervie Elliott, 53, died suddenly at 4:20 a.m. today at her home on Route 2, Elizabethton. She was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, a member of the Sycamore Chapter Number 163, Eastern Star and a member of the Daughters of America.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore and the Rev. Webb Myers officiating. Members of the Sycamore Chapter Number 163 Eastern Star will conduct services at the Caldwell Cemetery.

ELLIOTT, Mitchell Wayne

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 26, 1947 MITCHELL W. ELLIIOTT

Mitchell Wayne Elliott, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elliott of Rt.2, Elizabethton died in the St. Elizabeth Hospital Tuesday afternoon.

Survivors besides the parents are one brother, Robert Harold Elliott of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Elliott of Rt. 2, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Elliott of Rt. 1.

Funeral services were to be conducted from the Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery today at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ralph Snead officiating.

Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

ELLIOTT, Mollie

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 14, 1937 MRS. MOLLIE ELLIOTT

Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Elliott, 36, who died at her home in Johnson City this morning, will be held at the Caldwell Spring Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at two and will be conducted by Rev. D. R. Kilgore. Interment will be at Buckles Cemetery.

Mrs. Elliott is survived by the husband, R. H. Elliott and five children, Raymond, Victory, King, Thelma, Roby Reece; her mother, Mrs. Mary Berry; two sisters, Ruth Lewis and Sallie Bowers; three

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brothers, Dan, Alf and John Berry.
Flowerbearers[sic] and pallbearers will be selected from friends.

ELLIOTT, P. B. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 10, 1947 MRS. P. B. ELLIOTT

Mrs. P. B. Elliott, 86, died at her home on Route 5 this morning at 12:20 a.m. She was a lifetime resident of Carter County and a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.

Members of her immediate family have served in four wars: The Civil, Spanish-American, World War I, and World War II.

She is survived by five sons, Johnnie of Siam, Roy, Bill, Deal and Lane Elliott all of Route 5; three daughters, Mrs. Rettie Cade of Johnson City, Minnie Elliott of Elizabethton, and Gladys Elliott of the home; forty-nine grandchildren and forty-seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Caldwell springs Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore, Rev. Truman Conley and Rev. Ralph Snead officiating. Burial will be in the Ensor Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be J. N., Earl, Kent, Lynn, E. S. and F. D. Shelby, and King Elliott and Herman Williams.

The granddaughters will serve as flower girls.

The body will be moved to the home this afternoon at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ELLIOTT, P. H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 16, 1950
[Photo] P. H. ELLIOTT
Death Takes P. H. Elliott
Peter Hamilton Elliott, age 68, died in Swingle’s hospital in Johnson City, Wednesday at 7 p.m., after a short illness.

Mr. Elliott, head of the Money Order department of the Elizabethton Post Office, was the son of Mrs. and Mrs. Daniel Elliott, Stony Creek who were members of one of the prominent pioneer families of Carter County.
He received his appointment as a Post Office Clerk under Civil Service June 1, 1919, and was in the local post office for 31 years.

He was a life long Christian leader, was born on Stony Creek, received his education at Watauga Academy, Milligan and State Teachers College. He taught school for 14 years and was a merchant in the Stony Creek section. He had been a deacon of the First Baptist Church for 35 years, and served as chairman of the board for many years, was a teacher of the Men’s Baracca Class for over 30 years, and member of Dashiel Lodge No. 238.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. P. H. Elliott; two sons, Paul Elliott of Elizabethton, Tenn.; Haynes Elliott of Elizabethton; three daughters, Mrs. Anita Ferguson, Elizabethton, Mrs. H. C. Hopkins, Birmingham, Ala., and Mrs. Sam Daniels of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Rasor of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Jettie Grindstaff of Elizabethton; four brothers, Joe, Jim, and Seth of Elizabethton, R. R. of Erwin, Tenn.; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the First Baptist Church with Rev. W. C Taggart, in charge assisted by Rev. J. J. Musick and Rev. M. H. Carder.
Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Bryon Woodruff and Miss Ruth Scott.
Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.

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lie in state until time for the funeral.
Active pallbearers, Ray Hyder, Edgar Shull, P. P. Bain, T. J. Hale, Clayton Arnold, George Clark, E. C. Price, E. L. Bowers, and George Star.
Flower bearers will be the members of the Baracca Bible Class of the First Baptist Church.
Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of the First Baptist Church, Employees of Elizabethton Post Office, members of the Dashiel Lodge No. 238 and Dr. Hugh Swingle, Dr. William B. Martin, Judge Fred Booth, Rev. D. R. Kilgore, Hon. B. Caroll Reece, Judge Bob Taylor, J. L. Moore, Paul Sams, Dr. Ross Webb, Andy Arnold, K. P. Banks, Ernest Buckles, Judge W. C. O’Brien, Gene Morrell, Charles Speers, Hicks Treadway, T. A. Dugger, M. F. Summerline, George Swaddley, John Potter, J. D. Robinson and James B. Deal.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ELLIOTT, Peter

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 7, 1931
PETER ELLIOTT
Peter B. Elliott, 73, died at his home at Carter yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock as the result of a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. R. H. Kilgore in charge. Interment followed in the Pierce Cemetery where the Rasor Chapel No. 94 Jr. O.U.A.M. was in charge of the services at the grave.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rena Elliott; six sons, Ray, Robert, Bill, Deal, and Dulaney; four daughters, Mrs. A. V. Williams, Mrs. Roy Berry, Misses Minnie and Gladys Elliott; one brother, Dan Elliott.
[JAKS Note: Only five of the six sons were named in the obituary]

ELLIOTT, R. B. (Major)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 15, 1935
LONG ILLNESS IS FATAL TO MAJOR ELLIOTT
Prominent In Military And Elizabethton Civic Affairs
Major R. B. Elliott, 47, prominent in military affairs in East Tennessee for the past 25 years and an outstanding citizen of Elizabethton, died at his home last night at 5:30 after a lingering illness.
A record of service unsurpassed in this section of the state was begun by Major Elliott with enlistment early in life in the National Guard. After two years of service on the Mexican border in 1916 and 1917, Major Elliott was transferred to detachment of the Third Battalion during the World War.
Following the World War he returned to Elizabethton and for 15 years served as captain of Company 3 of the 117th Infantry of the Tennessee National guard. During his service in the latter unit his company won outstanding citations under his direction.
Major Elliott was born in 1888 to T. J. and Lillie Elliott, prominent in the affairs of Elizabethton.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. R. B. Elliott, formerly Maude Grindstaff; and one sister, Mrs. Lura O’Donnell. Funeral services with military honors will be held from the home at 305 Watauga Avenue Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Officiating pastor has not been announced. Interment will be made in Highland Cemetery.
Active and honorary pallbearers will be taken from Company “A” 117th Infantry, under the command of Captain Hathaway. Members of the American Legion of which he was a member will serve as flower bearers. Added to the list of honorary pallbearers will be Dr. E. L. Caudill, Dr. J. B. Shoun, T. J. Mims, Fred Hathaway, Frank Dungan, Major C. R. Hathaway, Walter Burrow, Kelly Sharp Jr., Jay Remine, Walter Love, Bailey Williams, E. T. Williams, Charles Hampton, all of Elizabethton. Captain Joe Evans and General Charles Boyd of Knoxville, will also be pallbearers.

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ELLIOTT, R. B. (Major)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 16, 1935
CROWD OUT FOR FUNERAL TODAY
Attended by crowds of mourning friends and relatives, funeral services for Major R. B. Elliott, 47, who died at his home Monday evening after a lingering illness, were held at the home on Watauga Avenue this afternoon at two.
Identified with state and national military organizations since a youth, Major Elliott was buried in Highland Cemetery with military honors in charge of the American Legion and the local company of the National Guard under command of Captain Henry Hathaway. He was connected with the Third Battalion during the World War.
The Reverend G. W. Matney and Rev. E. M. Umbach, First Presbyterian Church, were in charge of the services at the home.

ELLIOTT, Rebecca

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 6, 1949
MRS. REBECCA ELLIOTT
Mrs. Rebecca Elliott, age 64, died at her home, 913 Elliott Street, Thursday evening at 9:20 after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Elliott was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, J. D. Elliott; two daughters, Mrs. Mae Powel, Elizabethton, Mrs. Bill Burleson, Elizabethton; three sons, Robert Elliott, Route 5, Elizabethton, Homer C. Elliott, Elizabethton, Henry E. Elliott, Elizabethton; 12 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Grindstaff, Elizabethton; four brothers, Hugh L. Grindstaff, Jenkins, Ky., Tom, Willie and John Grindstaff of Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Free Will Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock with Rev. C. Y. Elkins officiating.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers: John Phenix, Curtis Holder, English Walker, John Lamie, Elmer Younce, Ralph Perry, Jr., Robert Folsom, and Clayton Briggs.
Flower bearers will be Mother’s Class of the First Free Will Baptist Church.
The body will be returned to the home of Mrs. Mae Powell, 913 Elliott Street, Elizabethton, Friday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ELLIOTT, Robert H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 5, 1943 Robert H. Elliott

Robert H. Elliott, age 55, died in the St. Elizabeth hospital this morning at 2:00 o’clock after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Elliott was a member of the Caldwell Spring Baptist church.

Survivors are his mother, Mrs. P. B. Elliott; 3 sons, Raymond, King, Bobbie; 1 daughter, Thelma, all of route 5, Elizabethton; 5 brothers, John, Roy, Bill, Deal, and H. D. Elliott, route 5, Elizabethton; 3 sisters, Mrs. Reta Cade, Johnson City; Minnie Elliott, Elizabethton; Gladys Elliott, route 5, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the Caldwell Springs Baptist church with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Rev. Mack Hodge officiating. Burial will be made in the Buckles family cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Walter Lewis, Andy Ritchie, John Ritchie, Earl Renfro, Rube Scalf, Sam Hall, Dan Grindstaff, and Willie Ritchie.

Flowerbearers[sic] will be Lottie Ritchie, Bonnie Mae Ritchie, Margaret Harrell, Jennie Peters, Mrs. Willie Lewis, Nora Weaver, Hallie Weaver, Mrs. Carl Lewis, [illegible] Lewis, Mable Nave, Laura

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Nave, Anna Ruth Ritchie.
The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral home to the home of H. D. Elliott,

route 5, Elizabethton, this afternoon at 5:00 o’clock.

ELLIOTT, Roscoe

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 6, 1946
Roscoe Elliott Dies Of Own Hands Coroner Reports

Roscoe Lawrence Elliott, 32, “died by his own hands” at his home on Scenic Drive Sunday afternoon at 6 p.m., according to findings of the coroner’s jury report.

Deputy Sheriff Harlan Oakes said that the deceased “had shot himself with a .22 gauge rifle while his wife was away from home at a neighbor’s home.

Those on the jury were the Coroner Roy Merritt, O. B. Collins, P. J. Little, J. R. Lyons, Floyd Church, Worley Merritt, Russell Fraley. Deputies who investigated were Oakes and Nidiffer.

The funeral service will be conducted from the Calvary Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Frances Elliott, one son, Lon Edward Elliott, father J. T. Elliott, one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Owens, of Virginia, seven brothers, Arthur Elliott of Rock Creek, Va., Dan Elliott, Binghampton, N. Y., Clarence Elliott of Binghampton, N. Y., Isaac Elliott, Jim Elliott, Floyd Elliott, J. T. Elliott, Jr. of Elizabethton.

Active pallbearers, Lon Peoples, Ralph Sticts, Clyde Ledford, Ray Heaton, O. B. Collins, Elbert Angel, Earnest Depew, Arthur Turner.

Flower bearers, Mrs. Lon Peoples, Ray Heaton, O. B. Collins, Ellen Vaughn, Lena Turner, Hassie Bowman, Georgia Estep, Marie Smith, Emma Broche, Mary Zimmerman, Ellis Carriger, Mrs. Dorothy Markland, Miss Mary Ruth Turner, Hilda Carriger.

The body will remain in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and will be taken to the church to lie in state until time for the service.

Active pallbearers and flower bearers are requested to be at the church at 1:30 p.m. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ELLIOTT, Roscoe Lawrence

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 9, 1944
ROSCOE LAWRENCE ELLIOTT
Roscoe Elliott, 4-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Elliott, died this morning at 8:30 at their home, 201 Cottage Avenue.
Funeral is to be conducted at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the home, in charge of the Rev. A. D. Hoffman, with burial in the Colbaugh Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alvin Bowman and John Large. Surviving are the parents, a paternal grandfather, J. T. Elliott, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jim Large. The body was returned to the home at 3 this afternoon.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ELLIOTT, Sarah Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 8, 1943 MRS. SARAH JANE ELLIOTT

Mrs. Sarah Jane Elliott, age 62, a well known resident of Elizabethton, died at her home 227 N. Main street Sunday morning at 4:00 o’clock after a short illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Calvary Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. George Westmoreland and Rev. James Boyd in charge. Interment will

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Caldwell Springs cemetery at Carter. Elliott, Jr., all of Elizabethton, Dan, Clarence and Floyd Elliott, all of Binghamton, N. Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Brownlow Arney, Elizabethton, RFD 5, and Miss Amanda Phipps, Johnson City; also 10 grandchildren, and a number of nephews and nieces.

Pallbearers: Ray Heaton, John Turner, Wally Elliott, Joe Elliott, Alex Elliott, and O. B. Collins.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Mrs. Ray Heaton, Mrs. John Turner, Mrs. Hattie Moody, Mrs. Emma Bowers, Mrs. O. B. Collins, Mrs. Delaney Powell, Mrs. Reynolds McKinney, Mrs. Hassie Bowman, Mrs. Ray Campbell, Mrs. Lula Campbell, Mrs. Paul Noel, and Mrs. George Angel.

The body will remain at the North Funeral Home until the hour of the funeral.

ELLIOTT, Sarah Jane

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 9, 1943 MRS. SARAH JANE ELLIOTT

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Jane Elliott, age 62, who died Sunday morning, were held this afternoon at 2:30. Burial was made in the Caldwell Springs cemetery.

Survivors are her husband, J. T. Elliott; eight sons, Arthur, James, Ike, Roscoe and J. T. Elliott, Jr., all of Elizabethton, Dan, Clarence and Floyd Elliott of Binghampton, N. Y.; one daughter, Gertrude Elliott, of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Brownlow Arney, Elizabethton, route 5, Miss Amanda Phipps, Johnson City, 10 grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces.

ELLIOTT, William Daniel

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, October 11, 1949
Will Elliott Dies After Heart Attack
W. D. Elliott, prominent Carter County farmer, died in the St. Elizabeth Hospital at 12:15 today following a heart attack at his home last Friday night.
Mr. Elliott is survived by his wife, the former Belle Campbell, Elizabethton and three sons, Niles, Vernon and Haywood Elliott and Mrs. Edward Buckles, all of Elizabethton. Six grandchildren also survive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. Elliott is the brother of Joe Bartee and Pete Elliott of Elizabethton, James and Seth Elliott and Mrs. R. W. Grindstaff of Route 2 and R. H. Elliott of Erwin. His sister, Mrs. Wiley Rasor of Denver, Colorado was a recent visitor in Elizabethton.

ELLIOTT, William Daniel

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 12, 1949
WILLIAM DANIEL ELLIOTT
William Daniel Elliott, age 65, died in a local hospital Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. after a short illness.
Mr. Elliott was a member of the Lynn Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife Mrs. Bell Elliott, Route 5, Elizabethton; four sons, Niles Elliott, Vernon Elliott, Haywood Elliott, Cleamon Elliott of Elizabethton; one daughter, Mrs. Edward Buckles, Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Rasor, Denver, Col., Mrs. Jettie Grindstaff, Elizabethton; P. H. Elliott, Elizabethton, Ruben Elliott, Erwin; 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the Lynn Valley Baptist Church with Rev. D. H. Kilgore, Rev. Carl Ash and Rev. Ralph Sneed officiating.
Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers: J. W. Johnson, Jess Hawk, Clarence Berry, John Lewis, Sanford Berry, John Messimer, Hubert Hardin and Miff Nave.
Flower bearers: Mesdames Pete Taylor, Constance Elliott, Maggie Williams, Cecil Brumit, Anita Ferguson, Thelma Fletcher, Mary Hyder, Howard Elliott, Oscar Johnson, Grady Johnson, Willard Gouge, Pearl Lacy, Misses Wilmetta Elliott, Elizabeth Elliott, and Lucille Elliott.

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The body will be returned to the home Route 5, Elizabethton Wednesday afternoon.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.
[JAKS NOTE: the word brothers is missing from the above obit, and as shown in the earlier death notice, some of his brothers were left out of this obit as well]

ELLIS, Amelia

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 16, 1937 DEATH TAKES AGED VALLEY FORGE WOMAN

Mrs. Amelia Ellis, 88, member of a prominent pioneer family and the last of her immediate family, died at her home in Valley Forge last night at nine o’clock after a critical illness of two weeks.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian Church at Valley Forge Wednesday morning at 10:30 with the Rev. E. Roy Gentry and the Rev. J. N. Shepherd officiating. Interment will be in the Smith Cemetery.

The body was taken to the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. H. J. Jenkins, today, where it will remain until the funeral services.

Mrs. Ellis was the widow of Raddie Ellis who died about three years ago. On August 7, 1849 she was born to John and Jane Nave Hathaway. Her father was a pioneer Baptist minister who gained wide recognition for the work he did among the Mountain people. She was a member of the Christian church in Valley Forge where she resided her lifetime.

Survivors of the deceased are one son, C. D. Ellis, mail clerk on the E. T. & W. N. C. railway; also eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

ELLIS, Arthur Melburn

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 19, 1929
ARTHUR MELBURN ELLIS
Funeral services for Arthur Melburn Ellis, 52, who died Monday at 1 o’clock at his home at Plumtree, N.C., suffering from an attack of acute indigestion, having lived only a few minutes, and dying before aid from a doctor reached him, will be held Wednesday afternoon from the Christian Church at Valley Forge, the Rev. John N. Shepherd officiating. Interment will be in the Ellis Cemetery at Charity Hill.
Ellis served in the Spanish American War and also in the World War. He was an outstanding citizen of Carter County.
Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Beatrice, Geneva, Anna, Pauline; three sons, Daniel, John and Arthur Ellis; father, Daniel Ellis of Benton, Tenn.; two brothers, Major Ben Ellis of Fort Monroe, N.C. and the Rev. Watt Ellis, Benton, Tenn.; and one sister, Mrs. D. M. Chambers of Valley Forge.
Pallbearers are Monroe Treadway, James Treadway, John Collins, J. C. Collins, Frank Ellis and Wesley Ellis.

ELLIS, Arthur Melvin

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 21, 1929
ARTHUR MELVIN ELLIS
Burial services were conducted yesterday at the family burial grounds for Arthur Melvin Ellis by the Samer Sells Camp No. 17 of the United Spanish American War Veterans. Mr. Ellis died last Sunday.

ELLIS, Bruce

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 25, 1932 BRUCE ELLIS

Bruce Ellis, 44, formerly in the mail service between Hampton and Braemar until ill health required his resignation, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Em Ellis at Hampton, Thursday afternoon at

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1:40, following only a few days of serious illness.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. Ed Bishop,

of Greeneville, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Simerly Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Messrs. Sam Carden, Dan Carden, Mike Hall, Floyd Hardin, Walter Sigsbee

and Dan Campbell.
Flower bearers have not been selected yet, but close friends and neighbors will be chosen. His mother, Mrs. Em Ellis, is the only survivor.

ELLIS, Cena Stout

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 3, 1950
MRS. CENA STOUT ELLIS
Mrs. Cena Stout Ellis died Friday morning at her home in Keenburg. She was married to James Ellis on July 4, 1897 and became a member of the Borderview Christian Church shortly afterwards.
She is survived by her husband, James Ellis; five daughters, Mrs. G. C. Bullock, Mrs. Ida Hicks, Mrs. Rhonda Moore, Mrs. Vernon Carr, and Mrs. Raymond Perry; three sons, Earl, Will and Joe Ellis, all of Elizabethton. Twenty-five grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren also survive. Three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Combs, Mrs. Nora Minton and Mrs. Sam Moody of Kentucky; five brothers, Nat and Joe Stout of Elizabethton, Henry Stout of Lenoir City, North Carolina, Marsh Stout of Kingsport and Bill of Johnson City.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o’clock from the Borderview Christian Church with the Rev. R. S. Depew in charge, assisted by the Rev. Dennis Crowe, the Rev. Arthur Isenberg and the Rev. James Purcell. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Russ Love, W. G. Woods, Elmer Younce, Sam Mottern, Tom Ealey and Frank Carter, Harry Colbaugh and Billy Morris.
Flower bearers will be nieces of the deceased. The body will be returned to the home Friday afternoon and will remain until 1 o’clock Sunday when it will be removed to the church to lie in state until time for the services.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ELLIS, Clifton

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 6, 1939 CLIFTON ELLIS

Clifton (Tip) Ellis, 85, died at the home of Mrs. Emma Estep this noon after an illness of several months.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. C. P. Fox Jr. of Greeneville, Mrs. Mary Bacock of Shreveport, La., Mrs. Bertha Dalton of Paris, Ill., Miss Viola Ellis of Richmond, Va.; three sons, Cecil of Indiana, Virgil of Chicago, and E. P. Ellis of Marion, Va.; a brother, E. I. Ellis of Elizabethton.

Pending the announcement of funeral arrangements the body will remain at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

ELLIS, Clifton

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, November 7, 1939 CLIFTON ELLIS

Mr. Clifton (Tip) Ellis, 75, died at the home of Mrs. Emma Estep Monday noon after an illness of several months. Mr. Ellis was a native of Carter county, but made his home for a number of years in Illinois and Indiana, coming back to Elizabethton several years ago to make this his home.

Survivors are the following, five daughters, Mrs. Bertha Mercer of Paris, Ill., Mrs. Lena Dalton of Flat Rock, Ill., Mrs. Anna Fox of Greeneville, Mrs. Mary Babcock of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Viola Sherrod of

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Richmond, Va.; three sons, E. P. Ellis of Marion, Va., C. C. Ellis, Terre Haute, Ind., Virgil Ellis of Chicago; one brother, E. L. Ellis of Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mrs. Mercer Thursday in Paris, Ill. Burial will be in the Paris Cemetery.

The body will remain at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for shipment on train 41, Tuesday morning.

ELLIS, D. G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 22, 1930
MRS. D. G. ELLIS
Mrs. D. G. Ellis died at her home Wednesday night at ten o’clock after short length of illness at the age of 69. Funeral will be held from the home near Kingsburg Thursday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by the Rev. John Shepherd. Interment in the Ellis cemetery.
Survivors are her husband, D. G. Ellis, two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Carter, Mrs. Ada Carter, and three sons, Fred Ellis, Homer Ellis, Dave Ellis.

ELLIS, Dan

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 27, 1940 DAN ELLIS

Dan Ellis, 65, station agent for the E. T. and W. N. C. Railway at Elk Park, N. C., for the past 12 years, died in the Grace hospital at Banner Elk Sunday afternoon at one o’clock, after a brief illness.

Mr. Ellis was a prominent merchant and miller in that city for a number of years and was identified with the Masonic and Junior Orders and was a member of the Christian Church.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Bertie Ellis; two daughters, Mrs. Arch Buck, Mrs. Louis Cornett; one son, Carl Ellis, all of Elk Park, N. C.; one sister, Mrs. Rhoda Manning, Elizabethton; one brother, Henry Ellis, Elk Park, N. C.; also 11 grandchildren.

The body was brought to Elizabethton and prepared for burial at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home and will be returned to the home at Elk Park this afternoon at three o’clock.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Elk Park Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. Billy Stout and Rev. Glenn Gentry will officiate. Burial will be made in the Ellis Cemetery.

The Masons and the Junior Order will have charge at the grave and will also serve as active pallbearers.

Flower bearers will be Mary Mitchell, Fannie Greer, Josie Harris, Gladys Strickland, Alma Harmon, Florence Gentry, Kitty Johnson, Myra Oaks, Garnett Greer, Orlie Gourley, Bertha Guinn, Louise Burleson, Grace Burleson, Mamie Tatum.

ELLIS, Dan G.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 5, 1940 HEART ATTACK TAKES CARTER FARMER, 75

Dan G. Ellis, 75, prominent farmer of the eighth district, died suddenly at his home Monday afternoon.

Mr. Ellis lived by himself and was alone at the time of his death, which is said to have occurred about six o’clock. His body was found by a neighbor child.

Dr. W. W. Evans and Deputy Sheriff Charles DeLoach investigated his death this morning and their verdict was that he died from a heart attack.

The deceased was a native of Carter County and was for years a prominent farmer. He was a member of the Border View Christian Church.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. R. C. Carter, Harlan, Ky., Mrs. Lilly Carter, Keenburg; three 749

sons, Dave and Homer Ellis, Keenburg; Fred Ellis, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. J. R. Range, thirteenth district; one brother, D. H. Ellis, Keenburg; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. Rev. John Shepherd and Rev. D. L. Brainard will officiate. Burial will be made in the Ellis Cemetery.

ELLIS, Daniel

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 29, 1934
DEATH TAKES DANIEL ELLIS
Funeral services for Daniel Ellis, 80, who died Monday at Etowah, Tenn., will be held Thursday morning at ten o’clock at the Valley Forge Christian Church. Services will be in charge of the Rev. Ira Dance of Etowah, assisted by the Rev. Edward Bishop of Greenville.
Mr. Ellis, a son of the famous Captain Dan Ellis of Civil War fame and a former schoolteacher, was well known in Carter county.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Dana Bowers of Elizabethton; two sons, the Rev. N. W. Ellis, Etowah, and Capt. Dan Ellis, Columbia, S. C.; one daughter, Mrs. D. M. Chambers, Valley Forge; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Flower girls: Hazel Ellis, Kathryn Chambers, Bonnie Bowers, Aleen Heaton, Jack Chambers, Irene Ellis, Mrs. E. Niles Brown, Mrs. Myrtle Nave, Mrs. Eugene Chambers, Mrs. Frank Allen, Mrs. Dayton Isaac, Mrs. Dudley Grindstaff, Mrs. George Simerly, Mrs. Attie Sludder, and Mrs. Billy Lucas.
Active pall bearers: Bruce Bowers, Wesley Ellis, Daniel Ellis, Jr., Maynard Ellis, Fred Bowers, and Howard Ellis.
Honorary pall bearers: W. C. Williams, R. B. Hathaway, Clay Little, N. T. Williams, Buck Little, and Tom Little.

ELLIS, Emma

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 17, 1941 MRS. EMMA ELLIS

Mrs. Emma Ellis, age 68, died at her home Sunday afternoon at 6:00 o’clock. Mrs. Ellis was a life long resident of this city, and was a descendant of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Manning and Mrs. Elizabethton Campbell, pioneers of Carter county.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Eugene Jobe, Bristol; Mrs. Ernest Jones, Mrs. John Wade Wilson, Elizabethton; four sons, Eugene and Charles, Knoxville; Howard, Bluff City; Wilford, Elizabethton; and 8 grandchildren; one brother, W. E. Manning.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this afternoon at 3:00 o’clock to the home on 301 Cottage Ave.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Calvary Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Geo. Westmoreland, Rev. E. A. Cox, and Rev. B. H. Hampton officiating. Burial will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

The body will lie in state at the church from 1:30 o’clock Tuesday until time for the funeral.

Active pallbearers: Roy Smith, Albert Hicks, Frank Smith, Cameron Smith, Cleve Manning, Henry Manning, Edwin Manning, Verlin Kyte, Mark Fletcher, Francis Hodge.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Esther Combs, W. E. Long, Roy Smith, Harry Morgan, Selma Smith, John De Vault, Anna Bell Clark, George Holly, Robert Smith, Mark Fletcher, Claude Baird, L. C. Moss, Eugene Fitzsimmons, Hacker Carriger, Lena Mottern, Rhudell Eastwood, John Nave, Mike Boatright, Alvin Kyte, Misses Gussie Williams, Annie Williams, Martha Clark, Mrs. Robert Sheffield.

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 17, 1941 ERNEST E. ELLIS

Ernest E. Ellis, age 38, died at his home at Shell Creek, Sunday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock after a long illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. W. L. Stout and Rev. John Matthews officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Lou Ellis; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Jestes, and Miss Jennie Ellis, of Shell Creek; four brothers, David, Dayton, and Paul Ellis, Shell Creek, and Lowell Ellis, Johnson City.

Pall-bearers[sic] and flower-bearers[sic] will be selected from friends at the funeral.

ELLIS, Faye Rena

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, July 6, 1945 Mrs. Luther Ellis Dies At Duke Hospital

Mrs. Faye Rena Ellis, wife of Luther Ellis of Elizabethton, died yesterday afternoon at Duke Hospital in Durham after an illness of one year. She had been a patient in the hospital for the past five months.

She was a member of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to her husband, are two sons, Rondall Paul and Billy Glenn, and one daughter, Connie Lee; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Elliott, Route 5; a brother, 2/c MM J. M. Elliott of the U. S. Navy, and four sisters, Mrs. Grace Peters, Elizabethton, Mrs. Nadine Skelton, Route 5, Miss Louise Elliott, Oak Ridge, Miss Barbara Anne Elliott, Route 5.

The body was returned here last night by the Tetrick Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

ELLIS, Faye Rena

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, July 7, 1945 Rites For Mrs. Ellis To Be Held Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Faye Ellis who died Thursday at Durham, N. C., will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon from the Stoney Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Dayton Jones, Pastor of the Church officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mack Hodge, Rev. W. W. Ward, and the Rev. D. R. Kilgore of Bristol. Mrs. Ellis will be laid to rest in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be her cousins, Harry Elliott, Earl Elliott, Paul Elliott, J. D. Elliott, Jr., Ottie Harding and Reed Harrell

Flower bearers will be members of her graduation class, the 1935 class of the Elizabethton High School, and her cousins.

The body was removed to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Elliott on Rt. 5 and will be taken to her home at 8 o’clock Sunday morning where it will remain until the funeral hour. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ELLIS, Florence

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, Dec. 1, 1930
FLORENCE ELLIS
Florence Ellis, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave B. Ellis, died at the home at Childers, Tenn., Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock as results of a lingering illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by her parents, and three sisters, Mabel, Selda, and Juanita Ellis, of Childers.

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ELLIS, Frank

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, December 14, 1937 FRANK ELLIS

Frank Ellis, 34, died at his home, 813 Fifth street, yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday night at eleven, conducted by Rev. Clarence Howington and Rev. James Fair. The Masonic low twelve service will be conducted at the grave in Highland Cemetery at midnight.

Pallbearers will be Ted Lowe, Robert Smith, W. K. Donnelly, W. H. Clark, S. O. Powers, S. E. Nelson.

ELLIS, Frank

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, December 16, 1937 MIDNIGHT RITES ARE IMPRESSIVE

An ancient ritual of the Masonic order was revived last night in a “Low Twelve” burial at midnight when Frank Ellis, 34, former lieutenant in the national guard, was buried in Highland Cemetery. This is apparently the first and only time such a service has been held in this section of the country.

More than 700 attended the funeral service at the home at 11 p.m. following which Mason Bob Wooten conducted the Masonic rites at the cemetery at midnight. The graveyard was lighted by green and red flares for the ritual.

ELLIS, Frank (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 4, 1939 MRS. FRED ELLIS

Mrs. Frank Ellis died this morning at Shoun hospital.

Survivors include the husband, one daughter, Nadine; one sister, Mrs. Porter Nave; four brothers, Earl, Daught, Gar and Fred.

Funeral services will be announced later.

ELLIS, Frank (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 5, 1939 MRS. FRANK ELLIS

Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Ellis, 43, who died at Shoun hospital Wednesday morning, will be held this afternoon at three o’clock at the Freewill Baptist church at Charity Hill, of which she was a faithful member.

Survivors include her husband, Frank Ellis, one daughter, Nadine; one sister, Mrs. Porter Nave; four brothers, Fred, Earl, Daught and Gar Johnson.

Rev. Carl Osborne will be in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. Harry Leonard and Rev. Clarence Howington.

Burial will be in the Ellis Cemetery at Charity Hill.

Active pallbearers are Jarvis Johnson, Virgil Johnson, Fred Nave, Ernest Cardwell, Howard Ellis, Ray Vanhuss.

ELLIS, Frank L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, November 20, 1943 FRANK L. ELLIS

Frank L. Ellis, 55, died suddenly of a heart attack Friday, November 19, at his home in Charity Hill.

He was an employee of the American Bemberg Corp. and a member of the Free Will Baptist church of Charity Hill.

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He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Mae Ellis; one daughter, Nadine; one brother, Wesley Ellis; four sisters, Mrs. J. C. Heaton, Mrs. W. H. Lovelace, Mrs. K. S. Garrison, Mrs. Lucy Snodgrass; and a number of nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held at the Charity Hill Free Will Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with the Rev. J. C. Howington and the Rev. Broyles in charge. Burial will be made in the Ellis Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Kyle Heaton, Ray Heaton, Charles Sturgill, Clyde Nave, Clyde Lovelace, Howard Ellis, James Bowers.

Honorary pallbearers will be friends attending the funeral.

Flower girls will be Wilma Jean Collins, Mrs. Robert Meredith, Mrs. Arthuer[sic] Hardin, Evelyn Hardin, Clotill Hardin, Mrs. Clyde Nave, Mrs. Charles Sturgill, Mrs. Kay Franklin, Mrs. Kyle Heaton, Mrs. Ray Heaton, Hazel Ellis, Bonnie Bowers, Mable Treadway, Mrs. H. O. Wilcox, Pauline Bowers, Mrs. Pearl Ayers, Ethel, Lela and Helen Russell, Pauline Deloach, Elemina Deloach, Louise Lovelace.

The North Funeral Home is in charge.

ELLIS, George E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 12, 1941 GEORGE E. ELLIS

George E. Ellis, age 69, died at his home at Shell Creek last night at 11:25 o’clock, after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with the Rev. John Mathes officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Louise Ellis; two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Jestes and Jennie Ellis; five sons, David, Dayton, Ernest, Paul and Lowell; one brother, Joseph Ellis; also twenty grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from the friends at the funeral.

ELLIS, Harriet

Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 14, 1929
MRS. HARRIET ELLIS
Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet Ellis, 83, who died Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the home of her son, Rad Ellis, of Keenburg, were held Saturday afternoon at the home of the son. Mrs. Ellis, who was the widow of the late J. Tipton Ellis, is survived by her children, three boys, Jim, Rad, and Bob; two girls, Mrs. J. R. Love and Mrs. Critt Estep, all of Elizabethton; 29 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dave Holly, Sam Mottern, H. J. Holly, Will Bullock, Roy Wood and L. C. Carter.
Flower bearers were Mrs. Sam Mottern, Miss Margaret Reynolds, Miss Viaca Barnes, Miss Lena Morris, Miss Blanche Massengill, Miss Ottie Peaks, Miss Geneva Reynolds, and Miss Ollie Carr.
Nave Funeral Home was in charge.

ELLIS, Joseph

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, December 23, 1942 JOSEPH ELLIS

Joseph Ellis, 64, died at his home in Shell Creek at 3:30 p.m. Monday.
Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Caroline Perry Ellis; one son, Brady, of Shell Creek; three daughters,

Mrs. Glenn Farmer of Newport News, Virginia; Mrs. Tom Henderson of Shell Creek; Mrs. Geeter Buchanan of McClure, Virginia; and six grandchildren.

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Pallbearers are the nephews, David Ellis, Dayton Ellis, Frank Holden, David Holden, Herman Jester, Jimmie Ellis, John Ellis, Paul Ellis, Loui[sic] Holden.

Honorary pallbearers are: Ben Cole, Joe Gregg, Tom Perkins, Tom Shell, Carl Shell, Doyle Fields, March Shell, John Shell, John Oaks, Henry Vance, Sam Perry, Hilliard Shell, Lane Caraway, Frank Ellis, Will Marlow, W. M. Miller, E. M. Woodruff, Tom Perry, Edd Hoss, J. W. Brinkley, Lawrence Perry, Henry Cordell, A. R. Cordell, Lester Perkins, Wilbur Perkins, Jeff Perkins.

ELLIS, John W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 25, 1930
Funeral services for JOHN W. ELLIS, 55, who died at his home in Elk Park, N.C. at one o’clock yesterday afternoon, will be conducted from the Elk Park First Christian church this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in charge of Rev. Stuart and the Rev. J. M. Heaton. Services at the cemetery will be in charge of the Elk Park Council number 85 Jr. O.U.A.M.
The deceased is survived by his widow, parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ellis; one daughter, Mrs. Lassie Greer; two brothers, Dan and Henry Ellis, all of Elk Park, and one sister, Mrs. D. C. Manning of Elizabethton.

ELLIS, Kate Shell

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, February 19, 1936
MRS. R. T. ELLIS KEENBURG, DIES
Mrs. R. T. Ellis, 45, a prominent resident of Carter County, died yesterday afternoon in a local hospital following an operation performed about a week ago.
Kate Shell Ellis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Shell of Elizabethton, was born July 21, 1891. On December 19, 1915 she was united in marriage to R. T. Ellis, at which time she moved to Keenburg. During her girlhood days she was one of the most popular young ladies of Elizabethton.
Survivors of the deceased are her husband, R. T. Ellis; six children, Margaret, Jack, Virginia, Harold, Pat and Phil; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Shell; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Wilcox, Mrs. Walter Love, Miss Anne Lee Shell and Miss Belle Shell; and one niece, Mrs. Ted Wingfield.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home at Keenburg, Thursday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Barney Thompson and Rev. J. J. Sheperd officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery near the home.

ELLIS, Mary

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 29, 1940
MRS. U. S. G. ELLIS IS TAKEN BY DEATH; FUNERAL IS FRIDAY

Mrs. U. S. G. Ellis, 69, one of the best known and beloved women of the Valley Forge section, died this morning after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Ellis was a member of one of Carter county’s old families, having been born at Hampton on November 24, 1871. She was Miss Mary Holly before her marriage which united two old and prominent families of this county, the Ellis family having been prominently identified with the affairs of the county for several generations.

In speaking of the life of Mrs. Ellis, it was pointed out that her strong Christian influence will always live in the memory of her family and neighbors. The thirty-first chapter of Proverbs and from the 10 to 31 verses is a beautiful tribute to the life of this good woman, it has been pointed out by those who knew her.

Early in life, she united with the Christian church at Hampton and remained true and loyal to her faith.

Survivors are her husband, U. S. G. Ellis; five daughters, Mrs. E. M. Chambers, Mrs. Clyde Nave, Mrs. E. Niles Brown, Miss Hazel Ellis, Elizabethton; Mrs. Frank Allen, Bristol; three sons, Herbert, L.

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Ellis, Atlanta, Ga.; Paul and Ray Ellis, Akron, Ohio; one brother, James Holly, Hampton; also eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the First Methodist church at Valley Forge. Rev. John Shepherd, of Milligan, will be in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. Harry Leonard, Valley Forge.

Active pallbearers: Dave Holley, Wesley Ellis, Ray Heaton, Wesley Bowers, Kyle Heaton, Bruce Bowers.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Mesdames C. E. Treadway, Eliza Bowers, Joe Heaton, Wesley Ellis, Arthur Hardin, Robert Meredith, Kyle Heaton, Dora Oaks, Mattie Williams, Georgia Brown, Joe Cottrell, Geneva Heaton, W. A. Crumley, Mary Nan Little and Misses Bonnie Bowers, Clotille Hardin, Bess Lowe, Donna Chambers, Hazel Morrell.

ELLIS, Mollie Treadway

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 28, 1936
CHARITY HILL WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Mollie Ellis, 68, prominent and well known resident of Carter County, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Heaton, at Charity Hill, five miles from Elizabethton, after an illness of several weeks.
Last rites will be conducted from the Heaton residence, Tuesday morning at ten o’clock with the Rev. W. M. Howell and the Rev. H. C. Hopkins officiating. Interment will be in the Ellis Cemetery near the home. Music will be furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. Elbert Nave and the Misses Olive, Maud and Bernice Allen.
Mrs. Ellis, a native of Carter County, was born on May 5, 1868, to Jacob and Katherine Treadway. She resided in the section where she was born all of her life. On October 4, 1886, she was married to William Rhea Ellis, uniting two of the most prominent families to the county.
She was always active in church circles, having united with the Baptist church at Siam. She later moved her membership to the Freewill Baptist Church near her home.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. C. Heaton, Mrs. Allie Lovelace, and Mrs. K. S. Garrison; two sons, Frank L. Ellis and Wesley Ellis; four sisters, Mrs. W. M. Hardin, Mrs. J. F. VanHuss, Mrs. W. A. Nave, Mrs. J. H. Henry; five brothers, Monroe, W. L. James, Bowman, and C. E. Treadway. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Nephews of deceased who will serve as active pallbearers are Clyde Treadway, Arthur Treadway, Ray VanHuss, George Treadway, Saunders Henry, Allen Henry, Arthur Hardin and Cecil VanHuss.

ELLIS, Neta

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 27, 1942 MRS. NETA ELLIS

Mrs. Neta Ellis, age 38, died in a local hospital Saturday morning at 1:30 after a brief illness.
Mrs. Ellis was a native of Carter county a member of the Free Will Baptist church.
Survivors are her husband Claude Ellis, one son Bobby Joe Ellis, route 3, Elizabethton; two

sisters, Mrs. Henry Fuller, Piney Flats, Miss Myrtle Blevins, N. J.; one brother, Emmet Blevins, Hansfield, West Va.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the Free Will Baptist church at Keenburg, with the Rev. Ernest Drayne and Rev. Houston Blevins officiating. Burial will be made in the Ellis cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Billy Morris, Carmack Danner, Harry Arnold, Rhudy Jenkins, Pline Nave, Joe Ellis.

Flower bearers: Mrs. Blenda[sic] Minton, Rhudy Jenkins, D. H. Ellis, Harry Arnold, Nellie 755

Arnold, Nellie Daniels, Alec Daniels, D. P. Ellis, Raymond Perry, Ellis Love, Hugh Cabot, Joe Andies, Miss Zelma Love.

The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home at 2:00 o’clock Saturday afternoon.

ELLIS, RADDIE

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 23, 1933 DEATH TAKES RADDIE ELLIS

Raddie Ellis, age 73, died at his home Friday afternoon at 3:35 o’clock at Valley Forge after a prolonged illness.

Mr. Ellis was a pioneer citizen of Valley Forge and for the past 50 years he has been a member of the Christian church.

He is survived by his wife and one son, Cale Ellis of Elizabethton.

Funeral service will be conducted from the Christian Church at Valley Forge this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock by the Rev. I. N. Shepherd. Interment will be made in the Smith Cemetery.

Active pall bearers: W. C. Williams, W. L. Headrick, Frank Glover, John Snodgrass, W. A. Chambers, W. L. Williams, D. M. Williams, and Kale Garrison.
Honorary pall bearers: Ed Jenkins, H. M. Jenkins, John Simerly, Rod Jenkins, Carl Garrison, N. T. Williams, Julias Benfield, Flim Vance and Fred Johnson.

ELLIS, Robert A.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, July 13, 1960 ROBERT A. ELLIS…

… 87, Route 2, Mountain City, died at his home Monday morning.
He was a member of the First Methodist Church.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Jennie Ward Ellis; a son, Tom Ellis, Corinne, West Va.; three

daughters, Mrs. Lula Turnmier, Beachwood, West Va.; Mrs. Annie Eldreth, South Millins[sic], West Va.; and Mrs. Mae Murdock, Washington, D. C.; 27 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from the First Methodist Church with Rev. Raymond Geisler and A. E. Browne officiating. Interment in Mountain View cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home in charge.

ELLIS, Ronny Dean

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 24, 1947 RONNY DEAN ELLIS

Ronny Dean Ellis, 3-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellis, died at the St. Elizabethton[sic] Hospital Monday at 12:30 a.m. Survivors are the parents, a brother, Billy Jack, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Large.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel of Roy Hathaway Funeral Home with the Rev. Ted Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Colbaugh Cemetery.

ELLIS, Stanley Ray

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 3, 1945 Funeral Services Held Today For Infant Ellis

Stanley Ray Ellis, infant son of Mrs. Juanita Ellis, died at his home on Route 3, last night at 7:00 o’clock.

Survivors in addition to the mother, are: one sisters, Doris Ann Ellis and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ellis all of Route 3.

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Funeral services are being held this afternoon at 4:00 o’clock from the Keenburg Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. E. F. Drayne in charge. Burial will be in the Ellis Cemetery.

The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ELLIS, Ulysses Grant

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 2, 1944
MAN DIES IN BURING HOUSE
CHARRED BODY REMOVED; HOME IS DESTROYED
U. G. Ellis Victim of Heart Attack or of Suffocation
Ulysses Grant Ellis, 75-year-old retired machinist of 301 Cottage Avenue, died this morning in his burning home as he was trying to get on his clothes and escape the blaze.

Found sitting on the side of his bed with his shoes on but unlaced and his trousers on, it was apparent to investigators that Mr. Ellis was trying to get dressed as he died, either of shock, a heart attack or suffocation.
Coroner D. J. Merriman said either of the three things could have caused the death.

It was thought that the house caught fire from a short circuit in the electric refrigerator.
Miss Ruth Ellis, daughter of the dead man, said they had been up to adjust a short circuit in the wiring during the night, the last time at 3 o’clock. The blaze was noticed shortly before 5 o’clock. The charred body was removed from the home at 7 o’clock.
Miss Ellis said she called to her father three times after she noticed the blaze, which had not then touched his bedroom but that he did not reply.
Mr. Ellis had been troubled with a heart disease for the past few years, members of the family said. Machinist for the Harris Manufacturing Company, Johnson City, for more than 30 years, Mr. Ellis had been retired for about five years. He was a native of Carter County and had always made his home here. Damaged beyond repair, but partially covered by insurance, Wilfred Ellis, a son, said that the total loss, including furniture, would probably be between $4,000 and $5,000.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o’clock Sunday from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home by the Rev. George Westmoreland. Burial will be in Colbaugh Cemetery.
Besides his son and daughter, Ms. Ellis is survived by three sons, Eugene Ellis of Knoxville, Howard Ellis, Bluff City, Pvt. [illegible] E. Ellis, who is in the Pacific theater of the war; two other daughters, Mrs. John W. Wilson of Morristown, and Mrs. E. E. Jobe, Bristol.
Mr. Ellis’ wife, Mrs. Emma Manning Ellis, has been dead three years. He was a member of the Border View Christian Church.

ELLISON, Alfred

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, February 23, 1937 AGED MAN DIES OF EXPOSURE IN POLE CABIN

Funeral services for Alfred Ellison, 60, who was found dead on the floor of his home on Bear branch five miles above Hampton, yesterday afternoon by officers, was held this afternoon at two o’clock with the Reverend Nat Coleman in charge. The body was interred in the Blevins Cemetery.

Ellison, who lived alone with a 13-year-old son and granddaughter at the head of Bear branch, died of “exposure,” according to findings of a coroner’s jury which investigated the case.

Officers found Ellison huddled on the floor of his bare cabin on the ridge-top, near an old oil stove which had not apparently been burning for some time. The son and the granddaughter had played around the house all day, thinking that the old man was only sleeping, according to investigators. They finally noticed his inertness and ran to a neighbor’s house.

No fuel was found in the house, which was constructed of poles.
Ellison is survived by his wife, Julia Ellison, and five children, Virgie, Bessie, Grace, Ernest and

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Phillip; four brothers, Sam, Presler, Charles and John Henry.
Coroner’s jury was composed of Porter Nave, coroner, John Roberts, Deputy Roy Asher, Dewey

Carver, Harlan Oakes, and Homer Greer.

ELLISON, Betty W.

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, April 1, 1959
MRS. BETTY W. ELLISON…
… 73, of Shouns, Rt. 2, died at Memorial Hospital in Johnson City Friday morning.
She was a member of the Walnut Grove Christian Church.
Survivors include one son, Ray Ellison of Knoxville; two grandchildren; six brothers, J. R. Williams, Rainer and Joe L. Williams of Trade, Ed Williams of Van Nuys, Californian, and W. L. Williams of Bristol. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday from the home. Keene Roark officiated.
Hill Funeral Home is in charge.

ELLISON, Bil

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, August 1, 1935
CARTER COUNTY MAN DIES FROM CRUSHED SKULL
JOHNSON CITY, Aug. 1 – Bill Ellison, resident of the third civil district of Carter County, died in a local hospital yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock of injuries thought to have been sustained when he fell off a freight train.
Ellison was found in an unconscious condition early yesterday morning on the side of the Southern railway tracks about a mile west of here by a freight conductor. He was carried to the hospital by county authorities where examination revealed a fracture of the skull and other injuries.
Before lapsing into unconsciousness he told Deputy Sheriff John McKinney he either fell off or was pushed off a freight train.
Jim Ellison, a brother, told officials he thought his brother had started to see another brother, Nat, of Hampton. He said his brother had only 16 cents when he left. The statement discredited possibilities that he may have been robbed.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at Dry Creek Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Arrangements have not been completed in detail. The body is at the Kiser-Tallent Funeral Home in Johnson City.

ELLISON, Mina Gentry

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 2, 1966 Mina Gentry Ellison. . .

Mina Gentry Ellison, age 62 of Todd, N.C., died after a long illness in a Lenoir, N.C. hospital Friday, Jan. 24.

She was a native of Mountain City and daughter of the late Eck and Ella S. Gentry.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. R.O. Mains of Todd, N.C. and two grandchildren; also surviving are six brothers: Dale and Therman of Mountain City, Selmer and Gather, Ohio, and Wade and Emory of Pennsylvania.

Funeral services were conducted from Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Boone, N.C. Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Arnold in charge. Interment was in the Tamarack Cemetery, Tamarack, N.C.

Reins-Sturdivant in charge.

ELLISON, Nannie

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 24, 1939 MRS. NANNIE ELLISON

Mrs. Nannie Ellison, age 74, died at her home on Gap Creek Thursday afternoon after an illness of 758

several weeks. The deceased was a member of the Freewill Baptist church of Gap Creek.
Survivors are her husband, Press Ellison; two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie McKinney of Simerly Creek and Mrs. Poll[sic] Grindstaff of Oak Grove; two sons, Nat Ellison of Simerly Creek and James Ellison of

Gap Creek; twenty-four grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 10 o’clock Saturday morning, with the

Reverend Nat Coleman in charge.
Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from among friends.

ELMORE, Callie Freeman

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 23, 1946 MRS. CALLIE FREEMAN ELMORE

Mrs. Callie Freeman Elmore, age 39, died at the home on the Old Johnson City Highway Wednesday evening at 11:00 o’clock, after an illness of several months.

Mrs. Elmore was a native of Carter County. Member of Pine Crest Baptist Church.

Survivors are her husband, J. H. Elmore, parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Freeman, of Roan Mountain; six sisters: Mrs. Emma Winters, Roan Mountain, Mrs. Dorothy Mountain[sic]; Mrs. Goldie Reeves, Roan Mountain, Mrs. Georgia McKinney, Shell Creek, Tenn., Mrs. Louise Smith, Hunter, Mrs. Dan Stinson, Washington, D. C.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Pine Crest Baptist Church, Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. G. D Barrett officiating.

Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Body to be taken to the church at 2:30 Friday and lie in state until time for the services.
Active pallbearers: Frank Pippin, Earl Hughes, Gene Dixon, LeRoy Stewart, C. W. Jones, Dave

Renfro.
Flower bearers will be the Women’s Sunday School Class of Pine Crest Baptist Church. The body will be returned to the home Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

[JAKS Note: It would appear that among the sisters listed that words are missing between “Dorothy” and “Mountain”.]

ELSEA, Clyde

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 24, 1960 CLYDE ELSEA…

… Tucker, Ga., and formerly of Mountain City, died of a heart attack in Chattanooga, Feb. 23.

He was born and reared near Chattanooga. AT the time of his death he was a sales representative for the electrical company in the Chattanooga area.

Elsea was manager of Mountain Electric Cooperative in Mountain City from 1949 to 1954.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Catherine Elsea; three sons, Donald and Junior Elsea, all of Tucker, Ga.; and Robert Elsea, Chattanooga; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 25, at 1:30 p.m. at the National Funeral Home in Chattanooga.

EMIREN, Victoria

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, September 11, 1950
MRS. VICTORIA EMIREN
Mrs. Victoria Emiren, age 65, died Saturday afternoon at Fort Sanders Hospital, Knoxville, Tenn.
Mrs. Emiren was a resident of 300 West K Street, Elizabethton.
Survivors are her husband, Tony Emiren, Elizabethton; one son, Romel Emiren, Elizabethton, one daughter,

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Miss Mary Malossie, Knoxville.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Smith officiating.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

EMMERT, Charles Thomas

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 24, 1944
CHARLES THOMAS EMMERT
Infant Charles Thomas Emmert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benick Emmert of route 4, Johnson City, died this morning at one o’clock at the St. Elizabeth Hospital.
He is survived by his parents, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Julia Emmert, route 4, Elizabethton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

EMMERT, Hester

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, October 31, 1937 WELL-KNOWN EX-RESIDENT DIES IN N.Y.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hester Emmert, 86, former resident of Elizabethton, who died in New York City Friday, will be held from the Southern Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2:00. The body, which was returned here for burial, will remain at the Hathaway Funeral Home until this afternoon, when it will be taken to the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Range, Riverside drive.

Mrs. Emmert was a native of Carter county, having been born and reared in Elizabethton. She was a daughter of the late Isaac P. and Ann Powell Tipton, a descendent of the late Hon. Landon C. Haynes.

Ten years ago she moved to New York City to be with her son, Clyde Emmert, who was well- known in musical circles there, and spent the summers here with friends, until last year when ill-health prevented the trip.

Surviving are one son, Clyde Emmert of New York; one brother, C. T. Tipton of Elizabeth; and several nephews and nieces.

Active pallbearers will be W. B. Taylor, W. H. Tyler, Ebb Nave, B. W. Burchfiel, Dr. L. F. Sharp, Joe Smithdeal and T. J. Rikard.

EMMERT, W. J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, October 17, 1937 W. J. EMMERT

Funeral services for W. J. Emmert, 67, of Gap Creek, who died Saturday afternoon, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the home with the Rev. John Hall and Rev. Johnnie Shepherd officiating. Interment will be at the Hyder Cemetery.

He is survived by the widow; two daughters, Bess and Myrtle; four sons, Joe, Ernest, Earl, and Frank; fifteen grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Whitehead of Shell Creek, Mrs. Marrett Miller of Limestone and Mrs. Sarah Scalf of Strawbrerry Plains.

Active pallbearers: W. J. Fair, Andy Grindstaff, John Fair, James Jones, Blaine Taylor, G. A. McKinney, Ed Meredith and Nat Taylor. Honorary pallbearers: Dana McKinney, Henry Simmons, John Shell, Oscar Edens, Will Dugger, Cleveland Range.

Flower bearers: Verna McKinney, Ida McKinney, Alta Clark, Edith Clark, Martha Fair, Doris Patton, Ruth McKinney, Ethel Williams, Zella Jones, Ruth Dugger and Frances Dugger.

ENGLISH, Betty Jean

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ENGLISH INFANTENGLISH INFANT
Funeral services were to have been held this afternoon for Betty Jean English, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John English of Roan Mountain, who died Monday night.
Survivors include the parents; a sister, Linda Madge; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Dolly Hughes, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Simerly.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ENGLISH, Paul

[see Mrs. Roy CLEMONS]

ENSOR, George W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 16, 1948
GEORGE W. ENSORGEORGE W. ENSOR
George Washington Ensor, 69, died at his home, route 5, Elizabethton Monday at 3:50 p.m. after a lingering illness. He was a retired schoolteacher, having taught in Carter County schools for 39 years. He was a member of the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church and a member of the Dashiell Lodge No. 238, F. and A. M. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Ensor; four daughters, Mrs. Beulah E. Mars, Mrs. Weldon Davis, and Misses Beryl and Kate Ensor, all of route 5; two brothers, D. B. Ensor, of route 5; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 17 nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. from Dungan Chapel Baptist Church, with the Reverends Ed Barnett, Jasper Brooks, Jess Curtis, Arthur Roberts, and D. R. Gilgore officiating. Burial will be in Ensor Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brading Morris, Charles Spear, Claude Arnold, Clyde Taylor, Otis Grindstaff, and Herbert Taylor.
The body will be removed to the residence at 2:30 p.m.
[JAKS NOTE: only one brother named even though two were mentioned]

ENSOR, Robert M. ENSOR, Robert M.
“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 2, 1936
R. M. ENSOR SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS
“Uncle Bob” One Of County’s Best-Known Figures.
R. M. Ensor, 65, more familiarly known as “Uncle Bob,” prominent farmer and politician in Carter County, died Sunday morning at his home on Stoney Creek after an illness of several months.
Last rites were conducted this afternoon at two o’clock from Dungan Chapel Baptist Church on Stoney Creek with the Rev. D. R. Kilgore and the Rev. Paul Roberts officiating. Interment was in the Ensor Cemetery.
Mr. Ensor was possibly one of the best-known citizens in Carter County. For a number of years he was a member of the poor commission of the county. He also served 12 years as a member of County Court; one term as a constable, and was a very active member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church.
Born on March 16, 1871, he was the son of William D. and Clara Blevins Ensor, a descendant of early pioneer settlers here. On January 14, 1897, he was married to Miss Jessie White, who survives him.
For a number of years, Mr. Ensor had been residing on the old Stover farm on Watauga river, known for its historic connections. The house in which he lived had been a part of the Stover home in which Andrew Johnson died, the other part of the house having been cut off and remodeled.
Survivors of the deceased are the widow; five sons, John, Ben, Cecil, Jim, and Dan Ensor; six daughters, Mrs. Amelia Nidiffer, Miss Mary Ensor, Mrs. Dot Kress, Mrs. Tilda Grindstaff, Mrs. Ruth Garrison, Miss Lela Ensor; three brothers, Prof. George Ensor, Charles Ensor of Stoney Creek, and Dr. Dan Ensor of Hopeton, Okla.
Active pallbearers were Richard Norris, Bill Roberts, Dan Pierce, Dan Wilson, George White, Ray

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Grindstaff, Murray Oliver and Claude Arnold.
Honorary pallbearers included James B. Deal, Dr. A. R. Collins, Clay Hardin, Tom Grindstaff, R. M. Fleshman, Clayton Arnold, D. E. Ritchie, Jack Cole, A. G. Brumit, Jessie Grindstaff, J. M. Moreland, R. T. Johnson, Sr., A. O. Little, Dr. J. B. Shoun, Roy Nelson, Judge Ben Allen, K. P. Banks, W. C. O’Brien, Henry Bowers, Charles Speer, Dr. N. D. Robinson, Stant Lewis, Rex Harrell, Herman Grindstaff, R. B. Davis, J. N. Edens, George Edens, W. E. Pearson, Lucky Trivett and Dorsey White.
Those in charge of the floral offerings were Misses Beulah Myers, Hazel Davis, Beryl Ensor, Clara Lewis, Kate Ensor, Bessie Taylor, Bessie White, Nora Williams, Ada Garland, Lucy White, Ollie White, Virginia White, Bertha Pierce, Bethel Grindstaff, Lilith Taylor, Retta Estep and Pearl Grindstaff.

EPPS, C. C. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 24, 1950
MRS. C. C. EPPS
Mrs. C. C. Epps, died at 11 p.m. Friday night, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. W. Light, Dale Street, Kingsport.
Nieces in Elizabethton who survive her are, Mrs. C. L. Pleas, Mrs. W. B. Fair, Mrs. W. F. Burrow.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete Saturday afternoon.

ESTEP, Anne Margaret

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 9, 1933 ANNE MARGARET ESTEP

Anne Margaret Estep, four-day-old daughter of Mr. and Ms. Andy Estep died at the home at Siam, last night at 9 o’clock.

Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday morning at 9 o’clock with the Rev. J. W. Crowe officiating.

Survivors are the parents and two brothers, Harold and Paul.

ESTEP, Billie Jack

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 17, 1937 BILLIE JACK ESTEP

Billie Jack Estep, 12-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Estep of Horseshoe Dam died Tuesday afternoon at 4:30.

Funeral services were conducted from the home this afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Allen Richardson officiating. Interment will be in the Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Survivors of the infant are the parents; four brothers, Nathaniel, Alfred, Dave and Ray Estep; and one sister, Daisy Estep.

ESTEP, Calla

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, March 2, 1938
MRS. CALLA ESTEP
Mrs. Calla Estep, age 71, wife of Moses Estep, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Boone of near Bluff City at 10:30 Wednesday morning after a three weeks illness of paralysis.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home of her son, A. E. Richardson in this county, Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. Pallbearers will be selected from friends and neighbors.
Mrs. Estep was loved by all who knew her and was a member of the Poplar Grove Baptist church at Buladeen in Carter County.
Survivors are four children, Mrs. Sam Estep, Jr., A. E. Richardson of Carter county, Mrs. J. M. Newton and Mrs. W. C. Boone of Bluff City; one sister, Mrs. J. J. Richardson and two brothers, C. N. Cole and W. P.

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Cole.

ESTEP, Calla

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 3, 1938
MRS. CALLA ESTEP
Last rites were conducted this afternoon for Mrs. Calla Estep, 71, who died yesterday near Bluff City, at the home of her son A. E. Richardson of Buladeen, Rev. John Bowery officiated, with interment in the Richardson Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Page McClellan, Clarence Richardson, B. F. Cole, Ham Holder, Cruise Holder and Albert Cole.
Honorary pallbearers were Houston Holder, Nick Holder, Lonnie Estep, Jess Swift, Charlie Cole, Frank Swift, Clyde Cole, Curtis Holder.
Flower bearers were Mesdames Clem McClellan, Pearl Estep, Catherine Cole, Ethel Holder, Laura Holder, Essie Stout, Donah Holder, Ella Holder, Stella Holder, Easter Holder, Lara Estep, Leta Estep, Miss Laura Cole, Miss Sylvia Holder.
Survivors are four children, Mrs. Sam Estep, Jr., A. E. Robinson of Carter County, Mrs. J. M. Newton and Mrs. W. G. Boone of Bluff City; one sister, Mrs. J. J. Richardson; two brothers, C. N. Cole and W. P. Cole.

ESTEP, Carrie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 3, 1940 MRS. CARRIE ESTEP

Mrs. Carrie Estep, age 62, died at her home in Lilly Addition.

Survivors: Two daughters, Mrs. Brownlow Scalf, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Cody Ledford, Raysal, W. Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth DeLoach, and Mrs. Eliza Crumley, of Elizabethton; one brother, John Turner, of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Frances and Virginia Scalf.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mrs. Brownlow Scalf, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, with the Rev. Clarence Howington, Rev. H. C. Hopkins, and Rev. Leon Hill, officiating. Burial will be in the Estep Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be the nephews: Fred DeLoach, Charlie DeLoach, Monroe Winters, Arthur Turner, Howard Turner and Noah Turner.

Honorary pallbearers: Edward Turner, Charlie Turner, Carl Turner, Jack Turner, Robert Winters, and Lloyd Winters.

Flowerbearers[sic]: Mrs. Arthur Angel, Mrs. Ike Crowe, Mrs. Hobert Dunne, Mrs. Click Estep, Mrs. Henry Fair, Mrs. Robert Smith, Miss Mary Matheson, Mrs. Sallie Ward, Mrs. Ham Smith, Mrs. Seine McKinney, Mrs. Roy Campbell, Mrs. Ed Morgan, Mrs. Margaret Peters, Mrs. Noel, Miss Dorothy Turner, Miss Pearl Crowe, Mrs. Maude McKinney, Mrs. Ellen Nave, Mrs. Mabel Blevins, Mrs. Clay Keller, Miss Mary Lytton, Mrs. L. A. Keller, Miss Helen Noel, Miss Havern Bowman, Mrs. Gladys Carroll, Mrs. Hazel Griffey, Mrs. Margaret Winters, Mrs. Charlie DeLoach, Mrs. Mattie DeLoach, Mrs. Delphia Turner, Mrs. Howard Turner, and Ruth Matheson.

ESTEP, Charles

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 23, 1929
LOCAL BABY, 17 MONTHS, DIES
Word was received in this city yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Estep, Elm Street, telling of the death of their grandson, Charles Estep, Elm Street, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Estep of this city, who died yesterday at 2:30 p.m. He was visiting with his parents at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Parsons of Bonnie Blue, Va. Death resulted from an attack of ptomaine poison, the child having been ill since Tuesday of last week.

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Funeral services were held today at Bonnie Blue, with interment near Jonesville, Va. Those going from this city today to attend the services were Mrs. Mary Hampton and Eugene Estep.
Survivors are the parents, and two brothers, Billy and Clyde.

ESTEP, Dana Harmon, Jr.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 1, 1934 DEATH TAKES DANA ESTEPS’ INFANT SON

Dana Harmon Estep, Jr., the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dana Estep, died at the home, 302 Riverside, Saturday morning at nine.

Survivors are father and mother, four sisters, Altha, Maxie, Margie, and Barbara Estep.

Funeral services were conducted at the Taylor Cemetery on Stoney Creek, Sunday afternoon at two.

The Rev. E. A. Cox of the Second Baptist Church officiated.

ESTEP, Earl

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 7, 1937 EARL ESTEP

Earl Estep, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Estep, died at his home Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held at the Freewill Baptist Church at Horseshoe Dam this afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. N. C. Coleman in charge. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

The pall bearers[sic] will be selected from friends at the funeral.

Earl is survived by his parents, five brothers, Nathaniel, Alfred, Davidmain[sic], Ray and Billie Joe, and one sister, Daisy.

ESTEP, Elbert

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 14, 1932
ELBERT ESTEP, WAR VETERAN KILLS HIMSELF – Native Countian Ends Life With Rifle; In Ill Health

Elbert (Jack) Estep, 42, World war veteran and native Carter countian, ended his life early today with a .22 caliber rifle in his bedroom at the home of his uncle Frank Estep, Dixon street, near the main highway beyond Glanzstoff.

The coroner, Porter Nave, and his jury held an inquest this morning and returned a verdict of suicide. Members of the jury were Sheriff J. M. Moreland, Roy Hathaway, R. B. Nave, H. S. North, and Rab Brumitt.

According to the Esteps, with whom he has been living with since last June, the veteran had been in ill health for a long time. He had been suffering for the last few days and last night before he retired, he asked for a doctor. Efforts were made to get the doctor who he requested, but the physician could not be located. He took some medicine given him by Frank Estep, and about 12 o’clock he smoked a cigarette and retired. About 2:30, Mrs. Estep heard a shot and called her husband. About that time, the wounded man had staggered into the living room and fell on a couch. Sheriff Moreland came, but before the officer had arrived he said, “The end of time had come,” when asked why he shot himself. Later he told the sheriff he had shot himself and showed Moreland the wound near the heart. He died about 3:15.

Estep is well known in the city. He had lived in Carter county all of his life, with the exception of the time he served in the army. He received a pension.

Estep was a member of the American Legion and probably will be given a military funeral.

The funeral will be held Tuesday at two o’clock at the Colbaugh cemetery. The body is at the Hathaway Funeral Home.

Estep is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Becky Angel, Elizabethton, Mrs. H. B. Hale, Hagerstown, 764

Md., and Mrs. H. E. Schwink, Sedalia, Mo.; three brothers, Robert and Eugene of Elizabethton, and Henry, who lives here but is now in Sedalia, Mo.; step-mother, Mrs. Lillie Estep; Elm street; three half-sisters, Julia, Bessie, and Mattie; and two half-brothers, Jack and Kenneth, all of Elizabethton.

ESTEP, Elbert

Elizabethton Star, Friday, November 18, 1932
RELATIVES COME HERE MISTAKING VETERAN’S DEATH

Out-of-state relatives have been arriving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Estep, near Elizabethton, because they have been mistaking the death of Elbert (Bos) Estep, World War veteran, who committed suicide Monday, with that of Elbert’s nephew, Frank Estep.

Elbert shot himself through the heart with a small-bore rifle at the home of his nephew, Frank Estep, Dixon Street. He had been in ill health for a long time.

Frank, the nephew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Estep.

ESTEP, Eliza Alice

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, June 15, 1937 MRS. ELIZA ESTEP

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Alice Estep, 65, who died at her home at Carter yesterday evening, will be held from the Poplar Grove church at Buladean tomorrow at ten o’clock.
Mrs. Estep is survived by two sons, Walter and Dewey; two daughters, Dora Estep and Mrs. Bessie Lowe; two brothers, Bob Campbell and Ross Campbell; and two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Pierce and Mrs. Mollie Blevins.

ESTEP, Eliza Elizabeth

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, June 15, 1947 MRS. ELIZA E. ESTEP

Mrs. Eliza Elizabeth Estep, 57, died at her home on Route 5, Saturday at 1:00 p.m. after a six weeks illness. She was a lifetime resident of Carter County and a member of the Popular Grove Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Sam Estep; three sons, Earl Estep of Atlanta, Georgia, Albert Estep of Johnson City and Carson Estep of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Grindstaff and Mrs. Orville Richardson of Route 5, and Mrs. Ciscrao Rutter of Shady Valley; one brother, Elmer Richardson of Route 5; two sisters, Mrs. Vada Newton and Mrs. Will Boone of Bluff City; and ten grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Holly Springs Freewill Baptist Church, Monday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Miller and the Rev. Johnie Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Richardson cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Houston Holder, Henry Asher, Cornie Asher, Fred Holder, Benfield Carrier and Andy Shoun.

The body was moved to the home Saturday evening from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ESTEP, Emma Carter

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, January 2, 1947 MRS. EMMA CARTER ESTEP

ELIZABETHTON, Jan. 1, 1947—Mrs. Emmar[sic] Carter Estep, age 77, died at her home, Elizabethton, Route 3, Wednesday morning at 6 o’clock after a lingering illness.

Mrs. Estep was a member of the Border View Christian Church.
Survivors include one foster son, John; three nephews, Austin Slagle, Elizabethton; Porter Slagle,

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Elizabethton, Route 3; S. E. Slagle, Elizabethton; three nephews[sic], Mrs. Hattie Massengill, Mrs. Robert Bullocks, Elizabethton, Route 3, and Mrs. Cinda Slagle, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence with Rev. Homer Couch and Howard Reece officiating.

Burial will be in the family cemetery.
Active pallbearers: Jim Blevins, Walter Brookshire, Ed Crow, Hobe Perry and Wiley Blevins. The body will be returned to the home Wednesday afternoon.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ESTEP, Eugene (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, October 9, 1935
MRS. GENE ESTEP
Mrs. Gene Estep, victim of a malignant disease, died at her home on the Stoney
Creek road this afternoon at 2:30.
The body was taken to the home of her son, Frank Estep, Holly Street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

ESTEP, Eugene (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, October 10, 1935
MRS. E. ESTEP, 51, DIES AT HOME
Mrs. Eugene Estep, 51, past councilor of the Carnation Council, D. of A. and a prominent Eastern Star member and church worker, died at her home, two miles from this city, Wednesday afternoon after a prolonged illness.
Mrs. Estep, for many years was a resident of the city and was one of the most beloved women in this section, creating friends wherever she contacted anyone. Aside from being affiliated prominently with Carnation Council, No. 55, Daughters of America and the Sycamore Chapter, No. 163, O.E.S., she was identified with the Christian church, of which she was one of its more active and influential members. For several years prior to her illness, she was also active in Parent-Teacher work.
A woman of high ideals, she put forth her best efforts in making this world a better place to live.
Born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on March 4, 1884, she and her mother, Mrs. Ruby Dison, moved to Elizabethton following the death of her father, George Dison, when she was only seven years of age. On July 22, 1901, she married Eugene Estep.
Funeral services will be held from the First Christian Church Thursday at two o’clock with [illegible name] in charge, assisted by Rev. James Stout. Interment will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be in charge of Luther Hampton.
The Eastern Star will use their ritualistic service at the church, followed by the ritualistic service of the Daughters of America at the cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include Cecil Cole, Jim Grindstaff, Joe Grindstaff, Rob Roe, Nat Birchfield, D. M. Mettler, Billy Fair, and Bob Wooten.
Honorary pallbearers will include John Northern, Rev. James Stout, Major C. R. Hathaway, Alvin Kyte, Luther Arnold, Lon Brumit, A. M. Avers, and F. E. Ogle.
Flower bearers will include members of the Daughters of America.
Surviving are the husband, Eugene Estep; four sons, Claude, Frank and Ray Estep, Elizabethton, Milton Estep, Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Zella Crowe, Elizabethton, Mrs. Gav Miller, St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Healen[sic] and Mrs. Helen Stuart, St. Charles, Va., and Mrs. Mae Hyder, Crossville, Tenn.; also 13 grandchildren.
The body has been removed to the home of her son, Frank Estep, Holly Street.

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ESTEP, Fannie Markland

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 27, 1930
MRS. FANNIE MARKLAND ESTEP
Mrs. Fannie Markland Estep, 65, died at her home near Siam yesterday afternoon at 12:23 o’clock. Funeral services will be conducted from the home Saturday morning at 9:30 in charge of the Rev. Clarence Howington. Interment will follow in the Vanhuss cemetery at Siam.
Mrs. Estep was a member of the Freewill Baptist church at Sadie, having united with that faith when she was 17 years of age.
She is survived by her husband, John Estep; one daughter, May; one son, Allen, and a step-son, Dan Estep.

ESTEP, Gracie

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, April 29, 1944
MRS. GRACIE ESTEP
Mrs. Gracie Estep, age 57, died at four o’clock this morning at the home of Lieut. Mack Estep, route 5. Survivors are three sons, Peter Estep, deputy sheriff of the local sheriff’s department; Garrett of U. S. Navy, San Diego, Calif.; Mack of Camp Gruber, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Garland, route 5, Mrs. Roxie Estep, Johnson City; three brothers, J. A. and Daily Myers, route 5, A. H. Myers, Bryson City, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Nidiffer, Johnson City and Mrs. Pearl Lowe, Leemore, Calif.; 11 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

ESTEP, Gracie

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 1, 1944
MRS. GRACIE ESTEP
Mrs. Gracie Estep, 57-year-old lifetime resident of Carter County, passed away sometime early Saturday morning, at the home of her son, Lieut. Mack Estep route five. Mrs. Estep had been in poor health for the past two years and apparently passed away in her sleep.
Surviving her are three sons, Pete Estep, Carter County deputy sheriff, Elizabethton; Garrett Estep of the U. S. Navy, stationed at San Diego, Calif., who is returning home for services and; and Lieut. Mack Estep of Camp Gruber, Okla.; two daughters Mrs. Pearl Garland, Elizabethton, route 5, and Mrs. Roxie Estep of Johnson City; a step-son, Danny Estep of Elizabethton, a step-daughter, Mrs. Alice McDonald of Prebus, Va.; three brothers, J. A. and Dailey Myers of Elizabethton, route 5; and A. H. Myers of Bryson City, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Nidiffer of Johnson City and Mrs. Pearl Lowe of Lemore, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services have not been set, awaiting the arrival of the son, Garret from California. However, services will probably be Wednesday or Thursday afternoon at the Popular Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Barnett assisting. Burial will be in the Richardson Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Godfrey Estep, Charles Cole, Garney Asher, Huston Holder, Elmer Richardson, and Paul White.
Flower girls will be Mrs. Vada Garland, Mrs. Liza Estep, Mrs. Oscar Donnelly, Mrs. W. P. Cole, Mrs. Katherine Cole, Miss Ida Cole, Miss Beulah Ensor, Mrs. Ellen Holder, Mrs. Andy Estep, Mrs. Zilda Taylor, Miss Laura Cole, Mrs. Raleigh Garland, Mrs. Mike Garland, Mrs. Bessie Stout, Mrs. Emona Asher and Mrs. Virgie Holder.

ESTEP, Gracie

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, May 3, 1944
MRS. GRACIE ESTEP
Funeral services for Mrs. Gracie Estep of route 5, who died last Friday at the home of her son, Lt. Mack Estep, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Poplar Grove Baptist Church, with W. W. Ward

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officiating. Burial will be in the Richardson Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Godfrey Estep, Charles Cole, Carney Asher, Huston Holder, Elmer Richardson, and Paul White.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Boatright, Dr. Frost, N. E. Hyder, Stanley Sheffield, Ralph York, Johnny Blevins, Robinson Garland, John Stout, E. L. Bowers, Rev. C. E. Holder, and Burl Holder.
Flower girls will be Mrs. Vada Garland, Mrs. Liza Estep, Mrs. Oscar Donnelly, Mrs. W. P. Cole, Mrs. Katherine Cole, Miss Ida Cole, Miss Beulah Ensor, Mrs. Ellen Holder, Mrs. Andy Estep, Mrs. Zilda Taylor, Miss Laura Cole, Mrs. Raleigh Garland, Mrs. Mike Garland, Mrs. Bessie Stout, Mrs. Emona Asher, and Mrs. Virgie Holder.
The body will lie in state at the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until nine o’clock Friday morning when it will be removed to the home of Lieut. Mack Estep, route 5.

ESTEP, Gracie

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, May 4, 1944
MRS. GRACIE ESTEP
Funeral services for Mrs. Gracie Estep of route 5, who died last Friday at the home of her son, Lieut. Mack Estep, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Poplar Grove Baptist Church with W. W. Ward officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ed Barnett.
Burial will be in the Richardson Cemetery.
The body will lie in state in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until nine o’clock Friday morning when it will be removed to the home of Lieut. Mack Estep, route 5.

ESTEP, Harvey

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 25, 1936
HARVEY ESTEP
Harvey David Estep, 86, died at his home at Carden’s Bluff Wednesday evening at 4:30 p.m.
Funeral services were held at the home this afternoon at 1 p.m. Rev. W. J. Potter of Hampton officiated. Interment was in the family cemetery.
Survivors include one son, James Wesley Estep of Carden’s Bluff; one brother, James Estep of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Isaac Davis of Elizabethton; one half-sister, Mrs. Charles McPherson of Carden’s Bluff; and eleven grandchildren, Mrs. Maynard Campbell of Carden’s Bluff, Mrs. Stacy Stout of Dividing Ridge, Mrs. Ralph Campbell of Valley Forge, Mrs. Claude Williams of Freemont, Va., Mrs. Stanley Ward of Fishspring, Mrs. Sherman Jackson of Hampton, Stanley, Billy, Ora, Iva and Joyce Estep, all of Carden’s Bluff.
Active pallbearers: Eugene, Frank and Claude Estep of Elizabethton, Ralph Smith, Fole Campbell, R. S. Wilson, Charles Peters and L. H. Carden.
Honorary pallbearers: Dr. J. B. Shoun, W. O. Phillips, Dr. J. D. Robinson, Henry White, Robert Estep, Sam J. Carden, Dr. J. A. Hardin, John L. Stout, J. L. Campbell, Jack Ward, Jones Carden, Melvin Campbell, A. G. Carden, J. A. R. Smith, D. T. Pierce, Charles McPherson, Rev. C. A. Blevins, Armstrong Pierce, J. J. Campbell, Lloyd Carden, O. P. and P. F. Smith.

ESTEP, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, April 7, 1941 BODY OF NEW BORN BABY FOUND SUN. Officers Investigate Death of Baby

County officers today are launching an investigation into the finding of the body of a newborn female child yesterday near the home of Bob Estep on Stoney Creek.

Charles Oliver, deputy sheriff, who is leading the investigation, said that the baby was found by 768

Luther Estep in an out-door toilet on the Estep premises.
The body of the child was brought to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home. It was buried in the Estep

cemetery on Stoney Creek this morning at ten o’clock.
“The baby’s throat bore about a four-inch gash and another on the right side near the throat”

Oliver said, who added that it looked more like the “throat had been cut with something.”
The officer said that members of the Estep family claimed the baby’s throat had been cut by a hoe

used to extricate the body from the toilet pit.
No arrests have been made in connection with the death of the baby, but Officer Oliver, indicated

that there would be soon. He further stated that he believed the baby had been murdered.
This is the second time within four months that a body of newborn infant has been found.
No arrests have been made in connection with the death of the baby, but Officer Oliver, indicated

that there would be soon. He further stated that he believed the baby had been murdered.

ESTEP, Infant

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, June 12, 1941
JURY FREES YOUNG MOTHER CHARGED WITH BABY’S DEATH

Maggie Estep, 17-year old Stoney Creek girl, charged with the murder of her infant child on April 6, was acquitted late yesterday afternoon by a Carter county jury.

The girl, unmarried, testified she gave birth to the infant in an out building near the home of her mother, Mrs. Minnie Estep, but denied slashing the baby’s throat. The baby died on the way to the hospital.

Officers identified a hoe, which they said members of the family contended was used to drag the baby from the building, during which its throat was cut by the hoe.

The jury deliberated approximately 45 minutes and reported that they could not agree. They were sent back to the jury room for further deliberations and returned a verdict of not guilty.
Hearing of witnesses and arguments in the case covered approximately the entire day.

ESTEP, Isaac J.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 5, 1945 Death Notice

Isaac J. Estep died at his home Monday A.M. 3:40 after a short illness. member of Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors, wife, Mrs. Rebecca Estep, two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Crow, Mrs. Maymie Fortner; five sons, John, William, Andy, Campbell, Samuel; two brothers, Joe, Bruce; two sisters, Mrs. Katie Nave, all of Elizabethton, Mrs. D. C. Nidiffer of Va.; 34 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the church a6t Horse Shoe Dam Wednesday at 2 P. M. with the Rev. Will Wright officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ESTEP, James

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, December 24, 1937 JAMES ESTEP

James Estep, age 73, died at his home, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock on Elk avenue.

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Interment will be in the Harmony Cemetery at Keenburg.

Survivors are his wife; and the following children, J. C. Estep, G. B. Estep, Mrs. Mary Fair, Mrs. John Jones and Mrs. J. H. Steele.

Active pallbearers will be Walter Chambers, R. L. Love, Robert Ellis, Fred Reynolds, Bob Roberts and Tom Peeks.

ESTEP, Joe

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“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 12, 1940 JOE ESTEP

Funeral services for Joe Estep, 62, who died at his home at Carter Friday evening at 7:45, will be conducted from the Poplar Grove Baptist Church this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. Ed Hodge will officiate. Burial will be in the Garland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Allen Taylor, Crawford Taylor, Alf Livingston, Locket Buckles, Walter Carden.

The flower bearers will be Laura Garland, Beatrice Grindstaff, Ollie Taylor, Blonnie Livingston, Mamie Garland, Blannie Hodge, Maggie Estep, Margaret Richardson.

Surviving are five sons, Will, Johnson, Rex, Tank and Mell Estep; three brothers, Murray Estep, Shade Estep, John Estep; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Campbell, all of Carter.

ESTEP, John R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, May 14, 1950
JOHN R. ESTEP
John R. Estep, 78, of Siam, died Saturday afternoon after a six weeks illness. Mr. Estep was a member of Siam Baptist Church and formerly a Deacon of the Little Doe Baptist Church and the East Side Baptist Church. Mr. Estep served as a magistrate on the County Court of Johnson County for twelve years. Survivors are his wife, Cordelia of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Othan Arnold of Rt. 5, and Miss Annie Estep of the home; six sons, Wilburn Estep of Doeville; Spencer Estep of the home; James of Bluff City, Nick Estep of Watauga; Maynard Estep of Rt. 2; Haskel Estep of Fort Worth, Texas, and sixteen grandchildren, and a brother, Murry Estep of Rt. 5.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Siam Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Willis R. Allen officiating, and Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. T. B. Freeman assisting, with burial in the family cemetery at the home.
Pallbearers are: George Estep, Will Estep, Elbert Estep, Lonnie Estep, Junior Hardin, Landon Taylor, Seth Campbell and Winford Campbell. Flower girls will be the nieces.
The body will be taken to the home Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church at 12:30 Monday to lie in state until the funeral hour.

ESTEP, John W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, November 8, 1935
JOHN W. ESTEP
John W. Estep, 73, died Thursday night at 10:45 at his home in Siam.
The deceased is survived by four children, J. D. Estep of Watauga Valley, Mary Estep of Siam, Alvin Estep of Stonega, Va., and Mrs. Lige Shoun of Viviam[sic], W. Va.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from the home, with Rev. D. C. Patrick officiating. Interment will be in the Vanhuss Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Godfrey Nave, Ralph Nave, Campbell Nave, Tommie Crowe, Rudy Carden, and Frank Crowe.
Honorary pallbearers: Claude Nidiffer, Ralph Nidiffer, John Nidiffer, Andy Estep, Mitchell Estep, Will Estep, John Estep Jr., Claude Estep, Conley Estep, Ray Taylor and Anderson Taylor.
Flower bearers will be Eola Nave, Grace Estep, Pauline Estep, Velma Estep, Mrs. Jim Carden, Mrs. Markis Willie, Mrs. Bill Mervin, Carmalita White, Nell White, Mrs. Frank Crowe, Bonnie Taylor, and Mrs. Armar Estep.

ESTEP, John W.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 11, 1935 CARD OF THANKS

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We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us in our loss of our father and brother, John W. Estep. We also wish to thank his many friends for the beautiful flowers, expressing their love and sympathy.
Mae Estep, J. D. Estep, Alvin Estep, Mrs. Life Shoun, Joe Estep, Bruce Estep, I. J. Estep, Mrs. D. C. Nidiffer, Mrs. R. C. Nave.

ESTEP, Landon

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, March 2, 1944
DEATH TAKES LANDON ESTEP
Word was received here today of the death of Landon Estep, who died this morning at the Mt. Alto Hospital, Washington.
Mr. Estep, who went to the hospital a week ago, was an employee of the North American Rayon Corp., and lived on route 5. He was known for his interest in local government and only recently announced his candidacy to the office of state Representative from Carter and Johnson Counties. He was at one time chief deputy sheriff under W. J. Fair.
His daughter, Mrs. Ethel Norris of Bristol, has been in Washington with her father and has sent word that the body will arrive in Elizabethton tomorrow morning.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Crawford Taylor, Mrs. Terry White, both of route 5, and Mrs. Bill(sic) of Bristol; one son, Cpl. Elbert Estep of Camp Adair, Oregon; his father, Magistrate S. R. Estep of route 5; one brother, Allan Estep of Clinton, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. James Taylor of route 5.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete awaiting word from the son. The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

ESTEP, Landon

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, March 4, 1944
LANDON ESTEP
Funeral services for Landon Estep, who died Wednesday at the Mt. Alto Hospital in Washington, D. C., will be conducted Monday morning at ten o’clock at the Poplar Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wolfenbarger and Rev. J. J. Richardson in charge. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Mr. Estep was a prominent citizen of Carter County and was a member of the American Legion, whose members will serve as active pallbearers and will be in charge of services at the grave.

ESTEP, Landon

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 6, 1944
LANDON ESTEP
Funeral services for Landon Estep, who died Wednesday in the Mt. Alto Hospital, Washington, D.C., were held this morning at ten o’clock at the Poplar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Wolfenbarger and Rev. J. J. Richardson in charge. Burial was in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary Estep; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Taylor, Mrs. Ethel Norris, Mrs. Margaret White; one son, Cpl. Elbert D. Estep; three step-children, John Davis, Henry Davis and Ann Speer; one sister, Tishie Taylor; one brother, Allen Estep.
Active pallbearers were the members of the local American Legion, who were in charge of the services at the grave.
Honorary pallbearers were Lee Fletcher, Charlie Treadway, W. J. Fair, Alfred Love, Alfred Buckles, Bunn Emmert, Mr. Hagie, Ben Allen, Raymond Campbell, Dr. Allen Taylor, Dr. Sid Powers, Dr. J. B. Shoun, Dr. E. L. Caudill, Dr. W. G. Frost, E. L. Bowers, Max Jett, Pope Bain, R. C. Turrentine, D. R. Grindstaff, Hubert Taylor, Rex Estep, Jeff Lewis, Henry Heatherly, J. R. Garland, Clyde Cole, John Stout, Stanley Myers, Guy Myers, Will White, J. L. Hyder, E. G. Speer, Dudley Richardson, Huston Holder, Henry Asher, Raymond Richardson, Ernest Stout, Carnie Asher, Gridley Stout, Hubert Spicer, Mitchel Grindstaff,

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Anderson Richardson, Crusie Holder, Walter Nidiffer, Clarence Brumit, Lon Brumit, Charlie Talbert, George Estep, Lloyd Perry, Elwood Grindstaff, and Opal Richardson.
Flower bearers were Hazel Asher, Mae Estep, Ruth Viet, Ora Asher, Josie Blevins, Laura Holder, Lottie Richardson, Bessie Estep, Eliza Nidiffer, Blanche Stout, Mammie Bishop, Mae Ensor, Hazel Speer, Myrtle Perry, Hazel Holder, Hester Heatherly, Ruby Rodgers, Nina Stout, Annice Campbell, Bessie Myers, Nora Taylor, Flora White, Bessie Stout, Telliea Stout, Georgia Taylor, Lula Grindstaff, Retha Stout, Blannie Carden, Eva Heatherly, Katherina Grindstaff, Carolyn Grindstaff.

Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ESTEP, Laura Murrell

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, Dec. 26, 1930
LENA MURRELL ESTEP
Lena Murrell Estep, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Estep, died at their home on the Siam pike Christmas morning. Funeral services were held at the home this afternoon at one o’clock. Funeral services followed at the Blevins cemetery.

ESTEP, Lillie C.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, June 10, 1944
MRS. LILLIE C. ESTEP
Mrs. Lillie C. Estep, age 65, died at her home, 812 Elm Street, Friday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock. Mrs. Estep had a stroke of paralysis Tuesday afternoon and never regained consciousness.
Mrs. Estep was a native of North Carolina and had made her home in Elizabethton for a number of years. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Watson and Mrs. Roy Pippin of Elizabethton; two sons, Jack Estep, Camp Perry, Va., Kenneth C. Estep, of the U. S. Navy, stationed in the South Pacific; one sister, Mrs. Ella Norris, Hampton; two brothers, Lon Tigue, Hampton, Marshal Tigue, Detroit, Michigan; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step daughters, Mrs. Becky Angel, Mrs. Lula Hall of Elizabethton, Mrs. Mable Swiney of Mo.; three step sons, Eugene Estep, Kingsport, Bob and Henry Estep of Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Freewill Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with Rev. Clarence Howington and Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be made in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Music will be in charge of the church choir.
Active pallbearers will be Kenneth Clark, Charles Davis, Roy Gobble, Stover Jenkins, Gene Mottern, and C. R. Hathaway.
Flower bearers who are requested to be at the church at 1:30 o’clock, are Mrs. Eugene Mottern, Luttie Hodge, Nell Gobble, Rebecca Foster, Retta Williams, Eva Hart, Bessie Jenkins, Lize Hensley, Hollie Grindstaff, Cleo Gobble.
The body was returned to the home this afternoon at 1:00 o’clock.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

ESTEP, Mabel

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 2, 1947 MRS. MABEL ESTEP

Mrs. Mabel Estep, 25, of Route 5, Elizabethton, died at the home of her brother, Muriel Perry, Maupin Road, Johnson City, Thursday at 6:50 p.m., after a two months illness. She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church.

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She is survived by her husband, Johnson Estep; one son, Edward Estep of the home; three step- children, Leonard and Vernon Estep of the home and Mrs. Anna May Burgie of Johnson City; her mother, Mrs. Pearl Miller of Johnson City; two sisters, Mrs. Allie Maupin and Mrs. Ruby Blevins both of Johnson City; two brothers Muriel Perry of Johnson City and Tracy Perry of Knoxville.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Green Valley Mission of Johnson City, Saturday at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. C. D. Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Caraway Cemetery at Upper Shell Creek.

Active pallbearers will be Horace Kilby, Hunter Head, John Dale, Cecil Carver, David Anderson, and Albert Spellers.

The body will be moved to the home of her brother on Maupin Road this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

ESTEP, Milbourne

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 13, 1929
MILL ESTEP
Mill Estep, 63 years of age, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. James Cress, in Sadie Community, 18 miles from Elizabethton early today.
The deceased had been in ill health for several months.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. James Cress; one daughter, Miss Sarah Estep.

ESTEP, Milbourne

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 14, 1929
MILBOURNE ESTEP
Funeral rites for Melbourne Estep, 66, who died yesterday morning at his home in Sadie, were held this morning at the residence. The services were conducted by the Rev. W. A. Arnold.
Interment was made in Cress Cemetery.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Tragler of Williamson, W. Va.

ESTEP, Molly

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 29, 1930
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mollie Estep, 45, wife of Joe Estep, who died at her home at Carter Monday, were held from the Popular Grove church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Jesse Richardson officiating. Interment was in the Garland Cemetery.
Survivors are the husband, and six children, Rose, John, Rex, Willie, Frank and Melvin Estep.

ESTEP, Nancy

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 9, 1938
MRS. NANCY ESTEP
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Estep, 55, will be held at the Popular Grove church at Buladeen this afternoon at 2:00. Mrs. Estep died at her home at Buladeen Saturday night.
The Rev. J. J. Richardson will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Garland cemetery.
Mrs. Estep is survived by her husband, Murray Estep; one son, Lannie; and one brother, Dave Garland. Pallbearers are Jess Swift, Allen Taylor, C. E. Holder, Clyde Cole, Frank Swift, Burl Holder, A. E. Richardson and Raymond Richardson. Flower bearers: Essie Stout, Vergie Holder, Pearl Estep, Laura Cole, Laura Holder, Mattie Crowe, Pearl Cole and Manda Cole.

ESTEP, Nathaniel

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Funeral Today for Co. Youth Killed By Falling Stone
A falling 40-pound stone, falling down the mountainside near the site of TVA’s Carden’s Bluff

dam, instantly killed 17-year-old Nathaniel Estep, a resident of the Horseshoe dam section near where the accident occurred Saturday afternoon about 3 o’clock.

The youth, who was watching workmen constructing the dam’s access road, was struck from behind by the rock, which dropped 50 feet after being dislodged from the cliff.

He died instantly.

Workmen said they shouted a warning, but the youth apparently failed to hear. They said the accident occurred about a quarter of a mile below the dam site, at a swinging bridge across the Watauga river.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Estep, who live a quarter of a mile from the scene of the accident, the youth is survived by his parents, three brothers, Alfred, Ray and Coolie; a sister, Daisy; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Estep.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Estep, who live a quarter of a mile from the scene of the accident, the youth is survived by his parents, three brothers, Alfred, Ray and Coolie; a sister, Daisy; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Estep.

Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the Freewill Baptist church near the dam with the Rev. Nat Coleman and the Rev. Allen Richardson officiating. Interment will be in Horseshoe cemetery.

ESTEP, Robert (Jr.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 3, 1949
ROBERT ESTEP, JR.
Robert Estep, Jr., three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Estep, died in a local hospital Thursday morning.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Estep; one sister, Wanda Kay; one brother, Joe of Elizabethton; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Hambrick, Route 4, Elizabethton; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Estep, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 10:00 o’clock from the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home with Rev. Ned Finley.
Burial will be made in Colbaugh Cemetery.
The body will remain in the Chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time for the services.

ESTEP, Rose

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, May 27, 1935
ROSE ESTEP
Funeral services for Rose Estep, 33, who died at his home at Carter Sunday Monday morning at 4 o’clock, will be conducted at the Garland Cemetery this afternoon at 2 o’clock in charge of the Rev. Jess Richardson. Burial will be in the Garland Cemetery.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Rose Estep; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Estep; and five brothers, Johnson, Rex, Will, Tank[sic] and Melvin Estep.
Arrangements are in charge of the North Funeral Home.

ESTEP, Roy L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, April 25, 1935
ROY L. ESTEP DIES AT HOME
Roy L. Estep, aged 33, died at his home near Carter, Tenn., Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock after a short illness. Mr. Estep was a prominent farmer.

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Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Roy Estep; two daughters, Ruth and Eula Estep; one son, Lloyd; mother, Mrs. Loss Estep; one sister, Mrs. Clayton Arnold; and two brothers, John Estep, Norfolk, Va. and Charles Estep, Carter, Tenn.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Thursday afternoon at one o’clock, the Rev. W. W. Cole officiating.

Interment will be to the Kress Cemetery.
Active pallbearers: Allen Taylor, Earl Blevins, Dan Taylor, James Hinkle, Massie Nidiffer, and Stacey Richardson.
Honorary pallbearers: James Nidiffer, Jake Taylor, James Hurley, James Kress, Charles Ensor, William Elliott, James Dale, Nora Richardson, Wylie Estep, Clayton Arnold and Lee Taylor.

ESTEP, Ruby Campbell

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 14, 1946 MRS. RUBY CAMPBELL ESTEP

Mrs. Ruby Campbell Estep, age 33, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital Sunday morning at 7:30 after a lingering illness.

Mrs. Estep was a member of the Watauga Baptist Church at Hunter.

Survivors are her husband, Maynard Estep, two children, Shirley Ann, and Richard Estep; parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Campbell, route two, Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Wilkie S. Bishop, Milligan, and Robbie Campbell, Elizabethton; four brothers, Gordon, Lockett, Marcus and Shirley, Elizabethton.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Watauga Baptist church at Hunter with Rev. Lloyd Greer and Rev. T. B. Freeman officiating. Music in charge of Alfred Pierce.

Burial will be made in Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Active pallbearers: Robert Taylor, James Willis, Ben Payne, Charles Peters, Spencer Campbell, Lawrence Whitehead.

Flower Bearers: L. L. L. Sunday School Class. Virginia Hutchins, Mrs. Stanky Davis, Mrs. James Willis, Mrs. Paul Shatley, Mrs. Ben Payne, Edna Rash.

The body was returned to the home of parents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Campbell, Sunday evening. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ESTEP, Ruby Mae

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, July 10, 1938 RUBY MAE ESTEP

Funeral services for Ruy Mae Estep will be held from the Burley Cemetery this morning at ten o’clock, with the Rev. Allen Richardson in charge.

Ruby Mae is the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Estep of Carter. She died Saturday morning at the home after a short illness.

The parents are the only survivors.
Pallbearers will be Rod Estep, Dan Estep, Ted Lewis and Barney Lewis.
Flower girls will be Eliza White, Katherine White, Maude Lewis, Bessie Lewis, Lela Richardson

and Kate Estep.

ESTEP, S. R.

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, July 21, 1945
S. R. Estep Dies, Funeral Sunday
Had Been Magistrate From 12th District For Past 36 Years

S. R. Estep, 82 year old, died yesterday afternoon after a six-week illness. Mr. Estep was 775

Magistrate from the 12th district for the past 36 years. He was a lifetime resident of Carter County and a member of the Poplar Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors are his wife, Tenie, one son, Allen of Route 5, one daughter, Mrs. Tishia Taylor, Route 5; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Murry Estep of Route 5, John of Siam; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Campbell of Route 5.

Funeral services will be held from the Garland Cemetery, weather permitting, and if not at the Primitive Church, at 10 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Mr. S. H. Gilbert officiating and burial in the Garland Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Allen Richardson, Elmer White, Jim Nidiffer, Roley Garland, Gilbert Taylor and Harry Rogers.

The body will remain at the Chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until the funeral hour.

ESTEP, Sam

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 28, 1930
SAM ESTEP
Sam Estep, 63, died at his home 812 Elm street, Saturday night at 11:30 o’clock, resulting from a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held from the home Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock in charge of the Rev. Clarence Howington. Interment will follow in the Colbaugh Cemetery.
Pallbearers are John Sutphin, John Wilson, James Grindstaff, [illegible] Lagrand, Eugene Mottern and Marion Forbes.
Flower bearers are Mrs. John Sutphin, Mrs. Alice Roberts, Mrs. Rosa Grindstaff, Mrs. Ether Wilson, Mrs. Kathlene Lagrand and Mrs. Roy Angle.
The deceased is survived by his widow; five daughters, Mrs. G. C. Angle, Elizabethton, Mrs. Mattie White; Miss Bessie Estep; Mrs. Margie Schwartz of Sed…[rest illegible], Mo.; Mrs. Louis Hall, Cumberland, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Cook and Mrs. Lue Davis; and three brothers, James, Harve and John Estep.

ESTEP, Susan E.

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 19, 1950
MRS. SUSAN E. ESTEP
Mrs. Susan E. Estep, age 71, died at the home of her son, George H. Estep, route 3, Elizabethton, Friday morning after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Estep was a member of the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors are one son, George H. Estep; one stepson, James D. Estep of route 5, Elizabethton; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Lilly Smith, Lenmore, California; one brother, Wilburn Grindstaff, route 5, Elizabethton; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Edd Burnett, Rev. James Brooks and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating.
Burial will be made in the family cemetery.
Active pallbearers, James R. Hyder, Walter Grindstaff, W. P. Richardson, Willie Ritchie, Leonard Hardin, Parker Grindstaff.
Flower bearers will be Bible Class of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church.
The body will be returned to the home Friday afternoon.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

ESTEP, Tena

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 27, 1949
MRS. TENA ESTEP
Mrs. Tena Estep, 65, died last night at the home of a sister, Mrs. Powell Peters of 449 East F. Street. She

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had been ill only a short time.
Survivors include the sister; a stepdaughter, Mrs. James Taylor of Elizabethton; a stepson, Allen Estep of Elizabethton; three step-granddaughters of Elizabethton; three nieces and three nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Holly Springs Free-Will Baptist Church of Stony Creek with the Rev. C. Y. Elkins officiating. Burial will be at the Garland Cemetery.
The body was to have been removed to the home of the sister this afternoon from the Appalachian Funeral Home at Johnson City.

ESTEP, Therman H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 18, 1946 Pfc. Therman Estep Died On Luzon [photo]

March 13 was the first anniversary of the death of Pfc. Therman H. Estep, 20, who gave his life on Luzon, said his mother, Mrs. Robert Estep of 316 Mill street, today.

Private Estep entered service in April 1943 and went overseas to the Pacific area in November of ’44. His record with the 32nd Infantry, Red Arrow Division, U. S. Army, shows the progress of the fighting men who traveled forward from Australia, to New Guinea, the East Indies, and b y the bloody invasion roads of Leyte and Luzon. This soldier was wounded in the leg in January of 1944.

It was at Saidor that he received the chest wound that brought instant death, according to men in his outfit, who saw him die. He is buried in a military cemetery on the island. His parents have applied for his removal home.

Two other service brothers are Harley M. Estep, who is with the Sea Bees and has served in the Pacific and European theatres, and Robert Estep who has an honorable discharge after service with the 104th Infantry.

Private Estep’s survivors are his parents, two sisters, Mrs. C. F. Powell of Monroe, N. C., and Mrs. T. H. Rhinehart of Adrian, Mich. Three brothers, in addition to the two names above, Roy D. Estep, and one half brother, K. H. Estep. A grandmother, Mrs. Eck Campbell all of Elizabethton.

The deceased soldier held the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Purple Heart for wounds received on New Guinea in 1943.

ESTEP, Therman H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 18, 1945 Pfc. Therman “Buck” Estep Killed On Luzon

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Estep of 316 Mill street have received word from the War Department that their son Pfc. Therman H. “Buck” Estep was killed in action on Luzon, March 18.

Pfc. Estep entered service April 14, 1942 he has received the good conduct medal, combat infantryman badge and Purple Heart for wounds received in New Guiena[sic] on January 7, 1943.

Pfc. Estep is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Estep, three brothers, Harley M MM 3/c who has arrived in the states after serving twenty-eight months in the south west Pacific; Sgt. Robert Estep somewhere in Germany, who has been in service four years; and Roy Estep of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. C. F. Powell of Monroe, N. C. and Mrs. Howard Rhinehart of Elizabethton.

ESTEP, Therman H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, March 18, 1946 Pfc. Therman Estep Died On Luzon [photo]

March 13 was the first anniversary of the death of Pfc. Therman H. Estep, 20, who gave his life on Luzon, said his mother, Mrs. Robert Estep of 316 Mill street, today.

Private Estep entered service in April 1943 and went overseas to the Pacific area in November of ’44. His record with the 32nd Infantry, Red Arrow Division, U. S. Army, shows the progress of the fighting

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men who traveled forward from Australia, to New Guinea, the East Indies, and b y the bloody invasion roads of Leyte and Luzon. This soldier was wounded in the leg in January of 1944.

It was at Saidor that he received the chest wound that brought instant death, according to men in his outfit, who saw him die. He is buried in a military cemetery on the island. His parents have applied for his removal home.

Two other service brothers are Harley M. Estep, who is with the Sea Bees and has served in the Pacific and European theatres, and Robert Estep who has an honorable discharge after service with the 104th Infantry.

Private Estep’s survivors are his parents, two sisters, Mrs. C. F. Powell of Monroe, N. C., and Mrs. T. H. Rhinehart of Adrian, Mich. Three brothers, in addition to the two names above, Roy D. Estep, and one half brother, K. H. Estep. A grandmother, Mrs. Eck Campbell all of Elizabethton.

The deceased soldier held the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Purple Heart for wounds received on New Guinea in 1943.

ESTEP, Therman H. (Buck)

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, August 4, 1948 Pfc. Therman H. (Buck) Estep (photo)

Pfc. Therman H. (Buck) Estep’s body was returned to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Estep of 311 Cottage Avenue, this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Free Will Baptist Church.
The deceased soldier held the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman’s badge, and the Good Conduct Medical at the time of his death.
According to some men in his outfit, Pfc. Estep received the fatal chest wound, which brought instant death at Luzon in the Philippines on March 13, 1945.
He was temporarily interred in the Sanota Barbra Cemetery at Manila.
“Buck” entered the service in April 1943. He trained at Camp Robinson, Ark., and was sent to the Pacific area in 1943 where he served with the 32nd Infantry Red Arrow Division. From Australia he went to New Guinea, and then on to the East Indies by way of the bloody invasion roads of Leyte and Luzon. He was wounded in the leg in January of 1944 at Saldor, New Guinea.
Following funeral services Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. J. C. Howington and the Rev. C. E. Holder officiating, Estep will be buried at the Colbaugh Cemetery. The American Legion Post No. 49 and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Capt. Lynn Folsom Post No. 2166 will render full military honors.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Estep; two sisters, Mrs. C. F. Powell of Talladega, Alabama, and Mrs. T. H. Rhinehart of Adrian, Michigan; three brothers, Harley M. Estep of Adrian, Michigan, Sgt. Robert Estep of Fort Bragg, N.C., and Roy D. Estep of Elizabethton; one half-brother Kenneth H. Estep; and a grandmother, Mrs. John Campbell of Elizabethton.
Active Pall bearers will be selected from Watauga Post No. 49, American Legion, and Capt. Lynn H. Folsom No. 2166, VFW.
Flower bearers will be: Betty Fair, Mary Emma Edens, Betty Edens, Dorothy Hodge, Pearl Pierce, Betty Crowe, Ruth Stevenson, Sue Garrison, Mary Lyons, Mary White, Wanda Potter, Emma Lou Davis, Dorothy Ketchum, Carolyn Forbes, and Mrs. Harry Wilson.

ESTEP, Will (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, March 16, 1937 MRS. WILL ESTEP

Mrs. Will Estep, 53, died in a local hospital this morning at three o’clock after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted from the Freewill Baptist church at Sadie, Wednesday

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afternoon at 1:30 with the Rev. Paul Roberts and the Rev. Charles Elkins officiating.
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry Flinn of Marion, N. C., Miss Bonnie Estep of Carter; two sons, Lee and Wilford Estep of Carter; four sisters, Mrs. Harley Stepp of Topeka, Kan., Mrs. Harve Roark of Jefferson, N. C., Mrs. Joe Estep of Johnson City; two brothers, Monroe and Willie Bare of

Jefferson, N. C.
Active pallbearers will be James B. Deal, Clayton Arnold, Samie Kress, Marie Oliver, Robert

Grindstaff, Ray Grindstaff.
Flower bearers will be Lena Ensor, Velma Ensor, Ida Ensor, Vergie White, Mrs. Lizzie White,

Lillie Campbell, Eve Oliver, Mrs. Beulah Morris.

ESTEP, William

Elizabethton Star,” Monday, January 14, 1929
WILLIAM ESTEP
William Estep, 83, died at his home at Sadie Saturday morning at 8 o’clock. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment took place in the Hurley Cemetery. Mr. Estep was married twice and is the father of 13 children. He served in the Union army during the Civil War.
Curtis-North was in charge.

ESTEP, William Albert

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, February 3, 1930
WILLIAM ALBERT ESTEP
Funeral services are to be held Tuesday afternoon for William Albert Estep, 49, at his home at Central. Mr. Estep died Sunday morning from a complication of diseases.
The last rites will be conducted by the Spanish-American War veterans, Camp McCorkle, No. 2, of Johnson City and Camp Sells, No. 17, of Elizabethton. Interment will be made in the Taylor cemetery.

ESTEP, William Arthur

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, May 27, 1932 WILLIAM A. ESTEP

William Arthur Estep died at his home Thursday at Carter, Tenn.

Survivors are his father, mother, three brothers, Earl, Albert, and Carson Estep, and four sisters, Veta, Auadeen, Ina Mae, and Leone Estep.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at ten o’clock Saturday morning.

ESTEP, William Riley

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, July 19, 1950
WILLIAM RILEY ESTEP
William Riley Estep, 37, at 527-1/2 Elk Avenue, died in a local hospital today at 1:45 a.m.
down the stairs and suffered a fractured skull at 5:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon.
He was employed by the Yellow Cab Company, a member of the Poplar Grove Baptist Church, and a member of the Modern Woodman.
Survivors are one daughter, Frances Estep of 715 West “E” Street; four brothers, Rex, Johnson, and Mell Estep, all of Route 5, and Tank Estep of Johnson City; and one half-brother, Rhudy Taylor of Erwin. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m., at the Poplar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. t. B. Freeman, the Rev. J. J. Richardson, and Rev. Michael Ross officiating. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery at Buladean.
Active pallbearers will be Guy Myers, Henry Campbell, Gilbert Taylor, Mitchel Heatherly, Elwood Grindstaff, and Tom Nave.

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Mr. Estep fell

The body was moved to the home of his brother, Rex, today at 2:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home, where it will remain until 12:30 p.m. Thursday, when it will be taken to the church.

ETTER, Ann Cass

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, October 15, 1945 Funeral For Mrs. Etter To Be Held Tomorrow

Funeral services form Mrs. Ann Cass Etter, 70, who died at her home Saturday evening at 10:25 o’clock after an illness of several months, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock.

Mrs. Etter was a native of West Virginia but has made her home in Elizabethton for the past 15 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors are her husband Earl P. Etter, three daughters, Mrs. Lena Williamson, Washington, D. C., Lucille Etter, Washington, D. C., Mable Etter, Elizabethton; five sons, Carl Etter, Norton, Va., Henry Etter, Washington, Charles Etter, Cleveland, James Etter, Elizabethton, F 1-c Frank P. Etter, U. S. Navy; one sister, Mrs. C. P. Fry, Chilhowie, Va., and five grandchildren.

The services will be conducted from the West End Church of Christ with the Rev. J. H. Bingham and the Rev. James Quinton officiating.

Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers, who are requested to be at the home Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., are Mast Ward, J. B. Blythe, C. C. Cole, George Maupin, Raymond Hilton, Warner Guffey, Charlie Nave, Floyd Ward.

Flower bearers, who are requested to be at the church at 2:30, are Mrs. M. C. Blythe, Mrs. W. H. Scott, Mrs. Grover Honeycutt, Mrs. Earl Rogers, Mrs. G. H. Maupin, Mrs. C. A. Austin, Mrs. Robert Harless, Mrs. J. H. Bingham, Miss Mary Cyphers, Mrs. G. O. Black, Mrs. Floyd Ward.

The body was returned to the home, 519 Parkway Blvd., this morning. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

EUBANK, Cleo

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, November 3, 1938 MISS CLEO EUBANK

Word has been received here of the death of Miss Cleo Eubank, who died in a Detroit hospital Monday after an illness of over a year.

Miss Eubank, who’s home was in Franklin, Ky., had worked in rayon plants here for the past eleven years. She made her home here with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Counts, Holly Lane, for the past two years.

The body was brought to Franklin, Ky. for burial.

Mrs. O. W. Moss, Miss Georgia Winebarger, Glen Counts left yesterday for the funeral services, which will be held today or tomorrow.

EVANS, Bird H.

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, January 5, 1950 BIRD H. EVANS

Jan. 7: The funeral for BIRD H. EVANS, 73, who died in a Johnson City hospital Friday, was at the Meadowview Baptist Church in Buntontown at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. G. d. Barrett and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating. Burial was in the Buntontown cemetery.
A member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, he is survived by four children, Basil, Velma and Vernon Evans of New Jersey, and William Evans of Texas; seven sisters, Mrs. Rosie Hackney, Kingsport, Mrs. Faye Gautney of Banner Elk, N.C., Mrs. Lilly Latherly of Johnson City, Mrs. Josie Morgan, Mrs. Clara STOUT, and Mrs. Aletha STOUT of Carderview, and Mrs. Para Penley of Elizabethton; four brothers, Jasper Evans of Ohio, Sam and Cleve Evans of Johnson City and Rodney Evans of Carderview.

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EVANS, Bird H.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, January 8, 1950
BIRD H. EVANS
Bird H. Evans, 73, died in Johnson City Hospital Friday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock.
Mr. Evans was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are four children, Basel, Velma and Vension of New Jersey, William of Texas; seven sisters, Rosie Hackney of Kingsport, Faye Gautney of Banner Elk, Lily Lathery of Johnson City, Josie Morgan of Carderview, Clara Stout of Carderview, Para Penley of Elizabethton, Aletha Stout, Carderview; four brothers, Jasper Evans, Ohio, Sam of Johnson City, Cleve of Johnson City, and Rody of Carderview. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Meadowview Baptist Church in Buntontown with Rev. G. D. Barrett and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating.
Burial will be made in Buntontown Cemetery.
The body will be returned to the home of Rody Evans, Buntontown Saturday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock. Active pallbearers, Rex Gregg, Sammie Evans, Spencer Bunton, Avery Harmon, Arthur Stansberry, Jade Blevins.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

EVANS, Carroll

“Johnson County News,” Thursday, September 7, 1944
WAR’S TRAGEDIES – KILLED IN ACTION, PVT. CARROLL EVANS

Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Evans have received word that their son, Pvt. Carroll Evans has been killed in action in France.

EVANS, Carroll B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 22, 1944
CARROLL B. EVANS KILLED IN FRANCE
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Evans of Butler, have been notified that their son, Carroll B. Evans was killed while in action in France, July 27.

EVANS, Carroll B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 12, 1948
Funeral Services Set Sunday For Pvt. Carroll B. Evans
Funeral services for Private Carroll B. Evans, 21, whose body arrived in Johnson City Wednesday morning, accompanied by Escort T/5 Gordon E. Wheeler, will be conducted from the Meadow View Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. J. Roby Stout and the Rev. Earl Tester officiating. The Mountain City American Legion Post Number 67 will serve as active pallbearers and will conduct full military honors. Burial will be in the Bunton Town Cemetery.
Private Evans entered service in March 1943 and served with the Second Division of the 28th Infantry. He was killed in action July 27, 1944 in St. Lo, France.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rod B. Evans of Route 2, Butler; two brothers, Ralph Evans of Route 2, Butler, and Herman L. Evans of the home; and four sisters, Mrs. Chasteen Wagner of District Heights, Maryland, and Bonnie Kate Evans, Edith Evans and Barbara Evans.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 12:00 o’clock noon Sunday when it will be taken to the church.

EVANS, Carroll B.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, February 15, 1948 Pvt. Evans’ Rites To Be Held Today

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Funeral services for Pvt. Carroll B. Evans, 21, whose body arrived in Johnson City Wednesday morning, will be conducted this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Meadow View Baptist Church with the Rev. J. Roby Stout and the Rev. Earl Tester, officiating.
Members of the Mountain City Post No. 67 of the American Legion will be active pallbearers and the post will render military honors at the grave. Burial will be in the Bunton Town Cemetery.

Pvt. Evans entered the Army service March 1, 943, and served with the Second Division of the 28th Infantry. He was killed in action July 27, 1944.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rod B. Evans of Route 2, Butler; two brothers, Ralph Evans of Route 2, Butler, and Herman L. Evans of the home; and four sisters, Mrs. Chasteen Wagner of District Heights, Maryland, and Misses Bonnie Kate Evans, Edith Evans and Barbara Evans, all of the home.

The body will be moved to the church at 12:00 noon today from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

EVANS, E. M. (Mrs.)

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, January 9,1942 MRS. E. E.[sic] EVANS

Mrs. E. M.[sic] Evans, mother of Coach Hassel Evans of Roan Mountain, died at her home at Putnam, Virginia, yesterday afternoon at 4:20 o’clock, according to an announcement received here.

Mrs. Evans had been sick for some time and Coach Evans had been at the bedside of his mother for the past two weeks.

Funeral services will be held from the home at Putnam, Va., Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

Surviving are five sons, Coach Hassel Evans, Roan Mountain; Alex Evans, Kingsport; Lodge Evans, Knoxville; Tice Evans, Putnam, Va.; McKinley Evans, Capron, Va.; four daughters, Mrs. William Combs, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Bill Albert, Kingsport; Mrs. Birt Akers, Bradshaw, West Va.; Miss Mattie Evans, Putnam, Pa.[sic]

EVANS, Helen Dixon

“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, June 28, 1944
HELEN DIXSON EVANS DIES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Word has been received from Johannesburg, South Africa of the death Sunday of Mrs. W. V. Collingwood Evans, the former Helen Dixon of this city. She had been ill for several months.
Mrs. Evans, 37, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Dixon of this city and Burlington, N.C. Mrs. Dixon went by plane to Africa June 1 to be with her daughter. She arrived ten days prior to her daughter’s death.
Married to Mr. Evans of England in Germany several years ago, the couple first resided here. Then Mr. Evans, now a captain in the Royal African Air Forces, went to Africa where his wife joined him seven years ago. Capt. Evans has been an instructor in the Air Forces since the outbreak of the war between England and Germany.
Besides the husband and parents, Mrs. Evans is survived by three children, Eve, 10, Robin, 5, and John Kevron, 1. An only brother, Robert Dixon, member of the U. S. Marine Corps, was killed in Nicarauga several years ago.

EVANS, Mack

“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, February 13, 1948
Death Takes Mack Evans (photo)
Mack Evans, 60, died at his home, 302 Elm Street, Thursday at 11:00 p.m. after a long illness.
Mr. Evans was graduated from a law school at Valparaiso, Ind., with the class of 1916. He married Miss Vera Dilley in November 1917, in Hebron, Ind. Later he moved to Coeburn, Va., where he was mayor for nine years.

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Mr. and Mrs. Evans came to Elizabethton in 1924, where he has been a prominent attorney. He was city attorney from Nov. 1933, to July 1937. He was representative for the Morris Plan Bank in Elizabethton, a member of the Civitan Club, Chamber of Commerce, Dashiell Masonic Lodge and the First Methodist Church of Elizabethton.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Vera Evans; one son, John Mack Evans of Elizabethton; three brothers, Hassel Evans of Erwin, Lodge Evans of Elizabethton, and Alex Evans of Kingsport.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church with the Rev. E. H. Ogle and the Rev. W. F. Pitts officiating. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Masonic honors.

Active pallbearers: Dr. T. J. Hale, Murrell Snell, Dr. E. L. Caudill, Sr., Dr. H. B. Damron, C. J. Corielli, E. M. Reasor, Walter Grindstaff, and Dr. A. E. Miller.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

EVANS, Otee

“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, August 21, 1950
OTEE EVANS (colored)
Funeral services for Otee Evans, 52, of South Roan St., who was killed in a car accident Friday evening, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Phillippi Baptist Church with the Rev. W. M. Stokely officiating, assisted by the Rev. M. D. Machen.
Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the family cemetery in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The body will be taken to the home at 4 p.m. Monday and to the church at 9:30 Tuesday.
Survivors are the wife, Novella, of the home, and a sister, Mrs. Grave Hargraves of Gary, West Virginia. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

EVANS, Rebecca L.

“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, September 10, 1950
MRS. REBECCA L. EVANS
Mrs. Rebecca L. Evans, age 59, of Pine Crest, died at 3:23 p.m. Friday in a local hospital after a brief illness.
Survivors are her husband, Sam Evans of Pine Crest; three daughters, Mrs. Rex Gregg, Carderview, Mrs. Lee Street, Johnson City, Mrs. Jarvis Stout, Hampton; three sons, Lesel of Akron, Ohio, Clyde of Johnson City, and Sammy, route 1, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Sam Harmon, Akron, Ohio; three brothers, John R. Church, route 5, Elizabethton, Wiley C. Church, Heaton, N. C., James A. Church, Johnson City; several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Evans was a member of the Pine Crest Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church in Johnson County with Rev. Dayton Jones and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating.
Burial will be made in the Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Music will be furnished by the Sugar Grove Baptist Church Choir.
Active pallbearers will be the nephews, Wiley Harmon, Raymond Harmon, Avery Harmon, Howard Church, Luther Church, Allen Church, Clinard[sic] Church and Henry Church.
Flower bearers will be chosen from friends and nieces.
The body will be returned to the home at Pine Crest on the Milligan Highway Saturday afternoon, will remain there until Sunday morning at 11:30 o’clock and lie in state until time for the services.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

EVERETT, Paul T.

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P.T. Everett Dies Of Heart Attack
[Photo] Paul T. Everett
Our community was tremendously shaken by the announcement of the death of one of its most prominent citizens, Paul T. Everett, who died of a heart attack in Johnson City Memorial Hospital last Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Everett was 58 years old, and he came here soon after his graduation from Carson-Newman College and his marriage to the former Miss Sally Davis. He was a native of Maryville, where his mother and sister still reside.
He has been associated with the public schools of Johnson county from the time he came here during the early thirties, having been principal of Mountain City elementary school, also county superintendent and principal of the Johnson County High School which position he held at the time of his death.
He gave the productive years of his life to the boys and girls of the county through his profession as a school man, and they have sustained a great loss in his passing. Few school people of this area have exerted wider influence over our young people of high school age than has Mr. Everett through his many years as their high school principal.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mountain City where he served as teacher of the young men’s class for more than 20 years. He was a Mason and a Rotarian.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sally Davis Everett a daughter, Mary E. Grayson, and two sons, Robert and James Everett and six grandchildren, all of Mountain City and his mother, Mrs. James R. Everett and a sister, Mrs. E.A. Emert of Maryville.
A special memorial service was held at the high school chapel at 10:00 a.m. Monday to afford opportunity to the high school student body and faculty to pay respect to their beloved chieftain. At the conclusion of the services the schools were dismissed for the remainder of the day and the body was removed to the First Baptist Church to lie in state until the regular funeral services at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. H. Walton Grady, Rev. Raymond Geisler, and H.T. Mabry officiating. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dr. R.O. Glenn, Homer Stalcup and the men of the high school faculty, Claude Millsaps, Ray Shoun, John Butler, Harold Arnold, Howard Smith and Emery Phillippi.
Honorary pallbearers were the members of the young men’s Sunday school class of the First Baptist Church. Flower bearers were ladies of the church. Jimmy Butler was organist.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

EVERETT, Paul T.

“The Tomahawk,” May 3, 1961
In Memoriam
In Memory of Our Beloved Principal of Johnson County High School Each day as we walk into the school,
We stare through the office door
To look for Mr. Everett
Who is there no more.
He always had the answer to our problems,
Whether large or small
Because he loved us students,
And tried to help us all.
He always tried to teach us,
The right things from the wrong
And oh how much we miss him
Now that he is gone.
Someday we hope to meet him,

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Someday by and by Because he has gone to rest Somewhere beyond the sky.

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Kitty Osborne