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9001 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I39056)
 
9002 William Howard Greenwell, 55, of Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his residence following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Howard and Anna Catherine Mann Greenwell.
William attended Hampton High School and was a retired supervisor at McCloud Lumber, Hampton. He was a member of East Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Nancy Greenwell; two children, Sarah Greenwell and Aaron Bailey; three grandchildren, Katelin Teague, James Bailey and Emily Bailey; four sisters and five brothers; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for William Howard Greenwell will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Trivette officiating. Interment will follow in the Deloach Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Aaron Bailey, Matthew Guy, Randy Wilson, Dewey Cornett, Mark Greenwell, Lynn Greenwell, Randy Lewis and Blaine Hyder. 
Greenwell, William Howard (I61274)
 
9003 William is listed as a farmer in 1860 and Iron Forge Hand in 1870
censuses.
FAMILY NOTES: (rn=1363)
S.C. Robinson, J.P. 
Proffit, William (I13762)
 
9004 William Kevin Hampton, lovingly known as “Catbird,” 50, of Butler, TN passed away on January 14, 2022 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Kevin was currently a teacher in the Johnson County School System where he was also a graduate in 1989.

Kevin was the proud father of two boys, Blade and Gage Hampton, who he loved watching play sports through the years. Along with spending time with his boys, Kevin loved his time on Watauga Lake where he could be found fishing at any time day or night. He was also an avid University of Tennessee football fan, always wearing the orange and white. Kevin most of all was a big time family man, and he had a great compassion for kids.

Kevin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, J.E. and Mary Kate Arnold, his paternal grandmother, Kate Hampton Hicks, and his companion, Bledsoe Jax.

Kevin is survived by his parents, Herb and DeEtte Hampton; his boys, Blade and Gage Hampton and their mother, Jodi Hampton; his sister, Liza Sykes; his aunts, Phyllis Matherly and husband Mack, Burnadene Blevins and husband Mark, Lesa Brown and husband Tim; and his beloved cousins whom he referred to as “Cuz.” He is also survived by his girlfriend, Krissy Walters and her daughter, Ariel and last but certainly not least, his many special friends who are too numerous to list.

The family would like to thank everyone for the prayers, concern, and support throughout Kevin’s sickness. A special thank you to Blake Grindstaff for all your help.

It was Kevin’s wish to be cremated. 
Hampton, William Kevin (I90762)
 
9005 William left Shenadoah Co. VA. in 1776 & traveled 300 miles down to NortheastT n. For the first 6 months he was in this area he saw only 2 white men. One of these was named Hutton who was later killed by Indians. William & Martha lived on Buffalo Creek until 1790 when his brothers Nehemiah & Simon were killed by Indians. William & Martha then moved to the Hickory Tree area on the Holston River & were the 1st settlers on Kellers Creek.
Source: "O'Dell Family Notes" by Mary Morton ; "Historic Sites of Sullivan Co. " by Muriel Spoden ; "O'Dell Genealogy" by Elsie O'Dell 
O'Dell, William (I26985)
 
9006 William Leon "Bill" Gragg, age 64, of 119 Valley High Lane, Blowing Rock, died November 9, 2014. He was born February 23, 1950 in Avery County. He was a home builder and a member of The Church of Jesus in Linville, North Carolina.

Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ruby South Gragg of the home; his son, David Charles Gragg and fiancée Donna Shaw of Beauville, North Carolina; his daughter, Ruby Kathleen Harrison and Dwayne Harrison of Blowing Rock; a daughter-in-law, Robyn Latham Gragg of Boone; three brothers, Wayne Gragg and wife Francis of Boomer, Eugene Gragg and wife Ada of Avery County, and Charles Gragg of Boomer, and one sister, Carolyn Gragg of Boomer. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Heather Boone and husband Bobby of Boone, Gary "Lee" Gragg, Jr. of Blowing Rock, DeRhonda Pearson and Elaina Killiam, both of Fleetwood, James Gragg of Fleetwood, William Harrison and Piper Harrison, both of Blowing Rock, and four great-grandchildren, Maura Gragg Moretz, Briana Boone, Tara Boone, and Lana Pearson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Gary Lee Gragg, Sr.; one grandson, Randall Elijah Harrison, and one sister, Essie Elaine Daniels.

Funeral services were held at The Church of Jesus, in Linville, N.C., officiated by Reverend Steve Turbyfill. Burial in Boone Fork Cemetery, in Blowing Rock, N.C. 
Gragg, William Leon (I60530)
 
9007 William Lish Edney, age 95, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Erwin Health Care Center.

Mr. Edney was a native of Unicoi County and a son of the late Robert and Nancy Edney. He was a Laborer for Clinchfield Railroad until his retirement, after thirty one years of service. Mr. Edney was a member of Erwin Pentecostal Holiness Church. He served in the United States Army. Other than his parents Lish is preceded in death by one son, David Lee "Toby" Edney, brothers, Harrison, Conley, Elmer, and V.E. Edney, and sisters, Myrtle White, Nola Hardin, and Gladys Edney.

Mr. Edney is survived by: Wife of 71 years: Mildred Gertrude Hensley Edney of Erwin; Sons: Jimmy Edney and wife, Pat of Erwin, Charles "Chuck" Edney and wife, Gloria of Raleigh, NC, Terry "Butch" Edney of Erwin, Michael Edney and wife, Kathy of Erwin; Daughters: Mary Doty of Erwin, Marie Keller of Fort Oglethorpe, GA; Numerous Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren; and Brothers: Bobby Edney of Greeneville, R.L. Edney of Erwin.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Earl Ragland will officiate. Vocal selections will be provided by Jamie Hughes. Visitation with the family will be held on Monday from 4:00 PM until service time at Valley Funeral Home.

Committal services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM at McInturff Cemetery. Those attending the committal service will meet at Valley Funeral Home by 10:30 AM to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be notified by the family. 
Edney, William Elisha (I52592)
 
9008 William Lloyd Wilson, Sr., 89, of Avondale, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Twin Pines Health Care Center, West Grove.

He was the husband of Janice Marie Greer Wilson with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.

Born in Mt. City, TN he was the son of the late Alfred and Lola Belle Eggers Wilson.

William was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving in Korean War.

William was Baptist by faith.

He was a self-employed truck driver delivering hay and straw to the local horse farms and was also retired from Hudson Farms in West Grove.

He enjoyed taking care of his yard, working on cars and trucks and spending time with his family and pets.

He is survived by his wife; one son, William Lloyd Miles of AZ; one daughter, Judith Casanta (Leonard) of West Grove; four step-children, Jerry Ricky Price (Sue) of New London, Linda Pastorius (Bob) of West Grove, Edward Price (Sally Mull) of Rising Sun, MD and Christine Rickabaugh (Paul) of Cochranville; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; twelve step-great-grandchildren; and five siblings, Boyd Wilson of Mt. City, TN, Stacey Wilson of Nottingham, Nell Greer of Toughkenamon, Curtis Greer of Quarryville and Gordon Wilson of London Grove.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Penny Wilson Brown; one grandson, Eric Price; one great-granddaughter, Aria Sydenstricker and one brother, Tom Wilson.

Funeral services will be held 11 am on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, where family and friends may visit from 10 – 11 am.

Interment will be in New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery. 
Wilson, William Lloyd (I78588)
 
9009 William M. "Bill" Carden, 96, 470 Blue Springs Rd., Elizabethton, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 in the Life Care Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Richard and Emma Carden.
Mr. Carden was a retired employee of the Bemberg Corporation having worked there for 43 years.
He was a member of the First Church of God.
Mr. Carden was preceded in death by his first wife, Monnie Williams Carden and his second wife, Myrtle C. Carden; four brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Harley and Marcelline Carden, Elizabethton; a grandson and his wife, Dalerick and Cathy Carden, Atlanta, Ga.; two great-granddaughters, Courtney and Caroline Carden; a brother, Ruben Carden, Elizabethton, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J. Dan Bullion officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Horseshoe Cemetery. 
Carden, William M. "Bill" (I48389)
 
9010 William M. "Merle" Grindstaff, 90, joined the Heavenly Host on February 13, 2017 after an extended illness. Born February 8, 1927 he was the only son of William Rosco and Corda Greenlee Grindstaff. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Garnett Moody.

Survivors include two sisters, Barbara Jean Hobson and Patricia Crowder, both of Johnson City, niece Beverly Britton, seven nephews Mike Grindstaff, Roswell, Marvin and Travis Moody, Steve, Jeff and David Crowder, special care giver Helen "Dixie" Grindstaff and several great nieces and nephews.

Merle was a lifelong member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church, he was a charter member of the Central Volunteer Fire Department and after 44 years he retired from North American Rayon Corporation. Having grown up during the Great Depression and serving in the US Army during WWII, he saw the hard and difficult times of his generation, from which his ethic for hard work and penchant for savings was developed.

He grew up working on the farm; gardening and caring for the horses that tended the land alongside him. In spirit of sharing, he enjoyed giving most of the crops of his garden to those in the Central community.

Merle enjoyed spending time and sharing stories with his special friends…Larry Honeycutt, Pat Smith, Frankie Williams, Roman Holtsclaw, Norman Rowe, Roger Banks, Roy Gene Bailey, Bill Carter, Mike Depriest, Jerry Pearman, Gene Graybeal and many others.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home from 12:00pm until 1:30pm with a memorial service at 1:30pm in the Oak Chapel under the direction Rev. Garry Edwards. A committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. 
Grindstaff, William Merle (I50715)
 
9011 William M. Luttrell, 84, Rt. 8, Jonesboro, died 8 a.m. yesterday following an extended illness.
A retired carpenter, Mr. Luttrell was the son of the late Samuel S. and Cindia Phillips Luttrell. He was a member of First Christian Church, Jonesboro.
His son died in February and his wife died in April of this year.
Survivors include one sister; Mrs. Ella Miller, Jonesboro; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Gladys Young, Winter Park, Fla.; and four grandchildren. 
Luttrell, William Madison (I88648)
 
9012 William M. Scalf died at his home on the Siam road this morning at 6:00 a.m., after been in declining health for several months.
Last rites will be conducted from the home Friday morning at two o'clock with the Rev. Arthur Griffin assisted by Rev. H. C. Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in the Hyder Cemetery.
Mr. Scalf was 72 years of age and had been a life long resident of this city. He was a member of the East Side Baptist Church.
He is survived by one son, Cameron Scalf, and one daughter, Mrs. Bertie Estep; one sister, Miss Sarah Scalf; then grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Horace Broome, Charlie Deloach, Egbert Deloach, John Treadway, Henry Russell, Harrison Johnson. 
Scalf, William (I45890)
 
9013 William Madison "Bill" Estep, 83, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Henry & Bertie Scalf Estep. He was Manager of the V.F.W. Cafeteria for a number of years and was a former employee of the Bemberg Corporation. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Estep served in World War II and the Korean Conflict.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Elizabeth Grindstaff Estep; three sisters: Hildred Peaks, Edith Estep and Lynnis Lyons; and two brothers: Hasford Estep and Warren Estep.

Survivors include a Brother & Sister-in-Law: Earl & Ann Estep, Johnson City; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Pallbearers and Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion and Tennessee National Guard. 
Estep, William Madison "Bill" (I32237)
 
9014 William Morefield - MOUNTAIN CITY
MOUNTAIN CITY — Mr. William Carroll Morefield, age 86, of 919 Medical Park Drive, and formerly of Hamby Lane, Mountain City, died Sunday morning, August 22, 2004, at Mountain City Care Center Born in Johnson County Nov. 3, 1917, he was a son of the late William Webster and Margaret Furches Morefield. Mr. Morefield was a farmer and had worked as a night watchman at Blue Ridge Shoe. William was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a former Sunday school teacher. Surviving are: one daughter, Anita Bentley and husband Rev. David Bentley; two sons, Howard Morefield and wife Linda, and Jerry Morefield and wife Paulette, all of Mountain City; one brother, Jasper Morefield of Mountain City; three sisters, Opal Dunn and Anna Mae Hackney, both of Mountain City, and Helen Morefield of Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren, Donna Fritts, Danny and Brian Morefield, and Josh Bentley, all of Mountain City; and five great-grandchildren, Brooke Hutchinson, Alex Morefield, Samantha Morefield, Tyler Morefield and Makala Fritts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Miller Morefield, one brother, Charles Morefield, one sister, Naomi Wallace, and one grandson, Eric Morefield. Funeral services for Mr. William Carroll Morefield will be conducted Monday evening at 8 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. James Norman and Rev. David Bentley. The family will receive friends at the church from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. At other times, friends may call at the home of Rev. David and Anita Bentley, 221 Hamby Lane, Mountain City, or the home of Howard and Linda Morefield, 1127 Cold Springs Road, Mountain City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, in care of Bill Wilson, 3310 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, TN. Graveside services and burial for Mr. William Carroll Morefield will be conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Frank Johnson. Pallbearers will be Sam and Alfred Wilson, Richard Fritts, Larry Dunn, John and Mark Bentley, and Danny and Brian Morefield. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jim Powell, Earl Shull and Dayton Shoemake. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home is serving the Morefield family. 
Morefield, William Webster Jr. (I17974)
 
9015 William Reaves Clark, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the young age of 96.
Mr. Clark was born July 28, 1926, in Knob Creek Community, Johnson City, Tenn. He was the son of the late John Bowman Clark Jr. and Grace Thornburg Clark. He was also preceded in death by his wife of over 30 years, Goldie Hyder Wallace Clark; brothers, Maynard Clark (Ruby)) and Ollen Clark (Virginia), sister, Betty Sue Clark Fulkerson (Ralph), and stepdaughter, Donnie Murphy (Bob).
William R. Clark served in World War II, Armored Tank Division from 1944 through 1948, and was promoted to Sergeant 8/2/1948. He served as an Interior guard at the Palace of Justice (Nuremberg Trials), and the International Military Tribunal Prison, Nuremberg, Germany.
Mr. Clark graduated Daniel Boone High School, Gray, Tenn., and Tampa Business College (Tampa, Fla.). He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Elizabethton, Tenn.
Mr. Clark retired after 34 years of service from the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; later renamed CSX Railroad.
He loved gardening, bicycling, cooking, long strolls, yard saling, but most of all, he loved his family and friends!
Survivors include: sister, Dorothy J. Whittington (Glen); sister-in-law, Virginia Payne Clark; sons, John William Clark (Marcia), David Joseph Clark (Sue), Wayne Brigham Clark (Sandy); stepsons, Romley Wallace (Lena) and Alton Wallace; grandchildren, Matthew W. Clark (fiancee Carrie Bradley), Chase M. Sterling (Choice), Daniel D. Clark (Stephanie), Michael W. Clark (Latosha), John Bowman Clark; nieces and nephews, Karen Woodby (Michael), Michael Clark, Robbin Arnold (Stan), Keith Whittington (Lynda), Dennis Whittington (Carol), Lorie Wood (Donald), Ralph Fulkerson Jr. (Amy), and son-in-law, Bob Murphy. 
Clark, William Reaves (99307840)
 
9016 William Riley "Casey" Ward, 91, of Mocksville, NC died on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A native of Watauga County, he was the son of the late John Wesley Ward and Mary Ann Presnell Ward and the widower of the late Finnie Presnell Ward who died January 25, 2005. They shared more than sixty years of marriage.

Mr. Ward was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army.

He was a retired county maintenance worker and a member of Heaven Bound Full Gospel Church.

Survivors include four sons, two daughters, two brothers, 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12th, at Heaven Bound Full Gospel Church. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the time of service.

Interment will follow in the Ward Family Cemetery in Deep Gap, NC. 
Ward, William Riley "Casey" (I39650)
 
9017 William Robert “Rob” Whitehead, 78, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Rob was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was a son of the late Luther and Elsie Street Whitehead.
Rob was a mechanic and was owner of Whitehead Garage for 25 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Whitehead, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Joe and Michael Whitehead; one daughter, Jennifer Whitehead; several grandchildren, Billy Ellis, Nikki Whitehead, Brandon Whitehead, Bobby Ritchie and Gallerie Andrews, along with several great-grandchildren.
It was Rob’s wishes to be cremated. A private ceremony will be held at a later date. 
Whitehead, William Robert (76698106)
 
9018 William Roger Caldwell, age 84, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Roger was born on May 12, 1937 to the late David and Lou Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Caldwell; sisters, Ruth Anderson, Loulabell Dempsky, Linda Caldwell, Brenda Caldwell, Virginia Caldwell; brothers, Edwin Caldwell and David Caldwell.

Roger enjoyed the mountains and loved hunting and fishing.

Those left to cherish his memories include his daughter, Kathy Mulvane; son, Bill Caldwell; grandchildren, Diana Forrester, Josh Hicks, William Mulvane, Estel Mulvane, Jessica Burgess; great grandchildren, Hailey Miller, Nadia Forrester, Wyatt Burgess, Zayden Burgess, Austin Burgess, Lucas Burgess, Kayden Brown, Bentley Hicks, Eli Hicks, Kaylie Brown, Tristan Stout; several nieces, nephews and his special dog, Whitey.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor John Hammett officiating. The graveside service and burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Lipford Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tristin Stout, Jeff Mulvane, William “George” Mulvane, Estel Mulvane, Keith Johnson, Rick Courtner, John Snow, and Patrick Burgess. Honorary pallbearers will be Freddy Forrester, Lynn Courtner, Joe Johnson, David Hightower, Tracy Dolinger, and Gary McElyea. 
Caldwell, William Roger (I92105)
 
9019 William Staple (Bill) Collins Jr. of Conway, S.C., and formerly of Boone, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010.

Mr. Collins, the son of Edna Moody Collins and Staple Collins, was born in Watauga County Oct. 30, 1937.

He attended Appalachian High School in Boone and graduated from Blowing Rock High School in Blowing Rock. After graduation, he attended Nashville Auto Diesel College in Nashville, Tenn.

During the 1950s and '60s, Bill and his dad owned and operated Collins' Truck and Auto Service in Boone. Mr. Collins moved to Myrtle Beach in the mid-60s and was involved in various civic organizations; he loved the small town feel of Myrtle Beach because it reminded him of his hometown.

During a long career in the automobile business, he was associated with Clark Motors, Holcomb Motors, Watts Appraisal Service, Bob Bible Pontiac, Beck Ford, and Hadwin White.

His hobby and chosen career was automobiles, and he enjoyed collecting classic cars, especially Corvettes.

He was the owner/operator of Collins' Auto Sales in the Willow Springs community.

Mr. Collins is survived by his son, William Staple "Chip" Collins III of Conway, S.C., and Chip's mother, Mary Carroll Moore of Myrtle Beach; his sister, Sharon Collins (Bill) Dowdy of Paisley, Fla.; three granddaughters, Brittany Elizabeth, Sarah Madison and Mary Kathryn Collins of Conway; three nieces, Judy (David) Hamlett of Boone, Betsy (Chris) Stamey of Jacksonville, Fla., and Keni Lee (Chris) Neverton of Paisley, Fla.; and a special lady, Diana Elvis Collins of Conway.

Mr. Collins is predeceased by his son, Charles Douglas "Doug" Collins; his parents; maternal grandparents, Maude and Benjamin Moody of Blowing Rock; paternal grandparents Lee Ella Coffey and William Washington Collins of Blowing Rock; and his beloved aunt, Sally Collins, also of Blowing Rock. 
Collins, Thomas William Staple Jr. (I75423)
 
9020 William Waightstill Avery, Jr., 79, of U.S. 19-E, the Plumtree community, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at U.N.C. Health Care – Blue Ridge in Morganton.

Born on May 1, 1943 in Avery County, he was son of the late William Waightstill Avery, Sr. and Lotus Vance Avery. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters: Kim Avery, Patsy Vance and Janice Wise, and his brother: Judge Avery.

Waightstill was a member of the Buck Hill Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of both N.C. State University and Lees-McRae College. He was the owner of Avery Farms and loved farming a variety of things each year. Christmas trees were where it all started. His home was always open and he had a giving heart to all. Christ-like love exuded from him through his willingness to serve others. We are a very blessed family to call him "Dad," "Dada," and "Big Waightstill."

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years: Linda Greene Avery of the home; his son: William Waightstill Avery, III and wife, Dawn of Plumtree; his daughters: Anne Avery Foster and husband, Eric of Plumtree and April Avery Ferguson and husband, Chip of Sylva, NC; his sisters: Linda Shumate and husband, Sam of Warrenville, NC and Diane Brooks and husband, Michael of Helena, AL; his grandchildren: Jessica Nelson and husband Steven, Ashley Condrey, Phillip Condrey and wife Monica, Lauren Avery, William Waightstill Avery IV (Graham) and wife Logan, Sawyer Avery and wife Hailey, and Linda Hopson; and his great grandchildren: Avery, Sully, Addy, Wrenn, Emma and Hudson.

Private graveside services and burial were held March 25, 2023 at the Avery Family Cemetery in Plumtree.  
Avery, William Waightstill Jr. (63558431)
 
9021 William was adopted by his half-brother John S. Dowell. Ellison, William T. (I14502)
 
9022 William was captured at Hanover Court House, VA in 1862, confined at Fo rt Columbus, NY harbor. He was paroled and transferred to Aikens landin g, James River, VA where he was received for and declared an exchanged pri soner. However, prior to his return to duty, he was killed. Hartley, William (I14960)
 
9023 William was the oldest son of James Jenkins [1800-1845] and Catherine Bolling [1806- 1900] .He married Elizabeth Jane Snider March 15,1853 in Carter County.Prior to the Civil War, he and his brother David worked as hammermen in a bloom forge in Crab Orchard. William was elected Captain of Company C of the 13th Regiment , Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry upon the organization of that unit . He was an honest , conscientious officer but was in ill health a great part of the time and had to resign January 21, 1865. He was succeeded by his brother, Lieutenant David Boyle Jenkins.After the war was employed as an agent/supervisor in the local iron mining industry. Jenkins, William D. (I69865)
 
9024 William was the son of Flanders M. & Margaret Ellen Shipley Salyer. He married Nellie, the daughter of Charles & Amanda Linville Snodgrass, on September 9, 1912 in Washington County, Tennessee. They were the parents of Robert Morris Salyer and Mary Nell Salyer. The couple's marriage ended in divorce.

Mr. Salyer earned his living as a railroad company brakeman. He passed away, at Knoxville General Hospital, from the effects of a chronic illness, complicated by an accidental injury, resulting in a fractured rib, four days earlier. His remains were sent to Johnson City for funeral services and interment. 
Salyers, William Carson (I79241)
 
9025 William was the son of Lilbern Cochran and Rachel Ball
He was the 1st born son of 11 children born to their marriage.
William was a miner and became a mine foreman. He married Ressie Jane Owens in Tazewell County on 6 May 1903.
Ressie and William had several children, including: Clyde Dewey, Marie, Goldie Mae, James Luke, Nora Ruth, Howard Lee, Ethel Oreatha and Robert Van.
Ressie died before William in 1964. Bronchial pneumonia ultimately claimed him in Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Bartley. He is buried beside Ressie in Roselawn Cemetery. 
Cochran, William (67756720)
 
9026 WILLIAMS, Mary
“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 19, 1938
MRS. MARY WILLIAMS
Mrs. Mary Williams, age 70, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bowers on the Siam pike.
Funeral services will be conducted at the East Side Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. C. L. Bowden and Rev. Bramlett in charge. Interment will be in the Deloach Cemetery.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. John Bowers; one brother, David Deloach and four grandchildren, all of Elizabethton.
Mrs. Williams was a life-long member of the First Baptist church in this city, serving faithfully until her death.
Active pallbearers will be Ike Crowe, Bill Milam, Brownlow Scalf, George Angel, Arthur Angel, Harry Hyder.
Those in charge of the flowers will be Mesdames George Angel, John Powell, Ike Crowe, John Turner, Ray Bowman, Arthur Angel, A. C. Brown and Worley Livingston. 
DeLoach, Mary (I2806)
 
9027 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Betty Jean Campbell Kyte, 90, fell asleep in the arms of Christ Jesus her Lord and Savior on September 13, 2022. She was born on August 9, 1932 in Elizabethton, Tenn., and moved to Williamsburg, Va., in 1955 where she stayed.
Betty was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church and she continued to worship there until recent months. She retired from York County Public Schools where she served for many years as a kindergarten aid at Magruder and Waller Mill Schools. Betty’s passion in life was raising her five children as Christians and, along with her husband, providing a stable, loving family home. Later, grandchildren became another passion. Betty was always there to assist with taking her grandchildren to school, Fife & Drum practice, having “cousin sleepovers,” singing old-time songs, and preparing holiday meals.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Kyte; parents, Taft and Grace Bradshaw Campbell; sisters, Mary Evelyn Taylor, Georgia Berry and Carolyn Richards; brothers, Bruce Campbell and Bobby Campbell; grandson, Adam Kyte; and daughter-in-law, Philippia “Happy” Hull Kyte.
Betty leaves behind siblings, Bo, Paul, Peggy Richardson, Harold and Darrell Ann Fair; children, Greg Kyte (Debbi), John Kyte (Kathy), Rusty Kyte, Karen Helderman (Mike) and Jason Kyte (Amber); grandchildren, Ben Kyte, Spenser Kyte, Trevor Helderman (Jennifer), Harrison Kyte, Daniel Helderman, Jessica Horne and Nathan Horne; great-grandchildren, Evie, Shannun and Levi; and a special sister-in-law, Judy Campbell.
A private service will be held at Williamsburg Memorial Park. 
Campbell, Betty Jean (I6255)
 
9028 Willie D. Hammons, age 75, left this life and entered his heavenly home on Monday, October 8, 2018.

He was born on October 4, 1943, the son of the late Ernest and Edith Hammons of the Forge Creek Community.

Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 51 years, Naomi Blevins Hammons, their son, Alan Hammons and wife Sonya, and their daughter Rebecca Dietrich and husband Marc; siblings, Jean Chappell, Lynn Hammons and wife Sue, and Larry Hammons and wife Sharon; six wonderful grandchildren whom he cherished dearly, Michael Kirby, Austin Norris, Alison Dietrich, Ethan Dietrich, Oren Hammons and Eli Hammons and many nieces and nephews on both the Hammons and Blevins side of the family.

After graduating from ETSU in 1969, Willie worked in the Johnson County School System for 37 years as a teacher and Director of the Vocational Program. He had a vision to enhance the construction program by purchasing property on which to build and sell homes. He worked diligently to establish this successful program before his retirement in 2006.

Willie spent his retirement years farming and raising cattle. He worked passionately and had a successful Braunvieh cattle farm with his son, Alan. Willie served his community well. He was a lifelong member and Elder of Hammons Chapel Christian Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He loved serving the Lord in any way he could.

He recently took on the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Doe Mountain Recreation Authority. He had a desire to allow people to enjoy the beauty of Johnson County through the responsible development of Doe Mountain.

Willie enjoyed spending time with friends and family and enjoying life. He was a member of The Young at Heart Square Dance Club for many years. He also enjoyed going to the Senior Center and visiting with his friends.

After retirement, Willie and Naomi traveled to several different countries and much of the United States including Alaska and the US Virgin Islands. They especially enjoyed visiting Israel and Austria.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Johnson County Senior Center or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The family will receive friends from 1-4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Joshua Giddings officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow the funeral at the Dunn Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Matthew Lewis, Travis Lewis, Kevin Hammons, Phillip Chappell, Jimmy Chappell, Brandon Hammons and Rick Curd. Honorary pallbearers are Men of Hammons Chapel Christian Church, Clarence Braden and Jake Lewis. 
Hammons, Willie D. (I65269)
 
9029 Willie Elwood Cole, age 81, of Collettsville, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir, NC.

He was born on June 9, 1937, in Carter County, Tenn., a son of the late Floyd Watson Cole and the late Savada Melinda Miller Cole.

Willie was a simple man with a kind heart and a helpful nature. He loved to listen to Bluegrass Gospel Music and pick his guitar.

He was preceded in death by his Wife: Bertha Ellen Cole; Son: Lonnie Johnson; Daughter: Linda Ann Cole; Four Brothers: Flemon Cole, Lloyd Cole, Warren Cole, Homer Cole; Three Sisters: Gaynelle Cole, Virginia Cole and Juanita Cole.

Willie leaves behind to cherish his memory his Daughter: Irma Higgins of Collettsville, NC, Daughter: Jessica Bouillion of Lenoir, NC; Daughter: Donna Fillers of Lenoir, NC; Sister: Mary (Leonard) Johnson of Elizabethton, Tenn.; Brother: Roland (Myrtle) Cole of Mount Airy, NC; Grandchildren: Amanda Higgins, Angela Higgins, Joshua Higgins, Amanda Kaylor, Ashley Clawson, Amber Johnson, Aimee Johnson, Henry Bouillion, Randy Greene, Brandon Greene; Great grandchildren: Abbigail Darnell, Sadie Pritchard, Hope Pritchard, Faith Pritchard, Haley Melton, Liam Higgins, Aliyah Kaylor, Caleb Kaylor, Jesse Kaylor, Alena Kaylor, Alonzo Kaylor, Eden Clawson, Lilly Oakes. 
Cole, Willie Elwood (I60688)
 
9030 Willie H. Trivette
Last Residence:
24168 Stanleytown, Henry, Virginia
BORN:6 May 1910
Died:10 May 2008
State (Year) SSN issued:Tennessee (Before 1951)
She was in Elizabethton, TN in 1958 when her sister died she gave info on the death certificate.

From the Johnson City Press:
ELIZABETHTON — Willie Irene Trivette, 98, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Stanleytown Nursing Home, Stanleytown, Virginia.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late John and Pearle Heaton Hayes. She had lived in Virginia for the past seven years. She formerly had worked at the Southern restaurant in Elizabethton for several years. She attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Mrs. Trivette was preceded in death by her first husband, Burt Ledford; and her second husband, Floyd Trivette.

Survivors include her son: Albert Ledford, Martinsville, Virginia; One Niece: Juanita Neeley, Kingsport; Two Nephews: James Townsend, Martinsville, Virginia, and Don Townsend, Elizabethton; Several special great, great great and great great great nieces & nephews; Her special friend: Mary Johnson.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joe Alvarado officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday May 13, 2008, in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. 
Hayes, Willie Irene (I58391)
 
9031 Willie Holsclaw, age 83, of Elizabethton, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was the son of the late Fred and Susan Harmon Holsclaw. He retired from City of Elizabethton, and served as a consultant until present day. Willie was a member and elder, of 50 years at Elizabethton Church of Christ. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and a big fan of the Elizabethton Cyclones. He loved to fish, hunt, golf, cook and spend time with his family.
Willie was preceded in death by his three brothers, Charlie Holsclaw, Claude Holsclaw and John Holsclaw; three sisters, Ola Campbell, Pauline Shell and Betty Maupin; sister-in-law, Donna Holsclaw; brother-in-law, Jim Maupin. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, of 63 years, Leota Holsclaw, of the home; two sons, Eddie Holsclaw, of Elizabethton and Jeff Holsclaw and wife Vanessa, of Unicoi; three grand-daughter’s, Jessica Trivett and husband David, Katie Rosario and Husband Danny and Summer Mosley and husband Christopher; two grandson’s, Noah Holsclaw and Josh Reifert; eleven great-grandchildren, Halle, Luke, Levi, Miles, Callie, Millie, Stella, Willa Mae, Selah, Nala and Jade; brother, John Arthur Holsclaw; four sisters, Maxine Gagliano, Juanita Pansock, Barbara Milsaps, all of Elizabethton and Martha Forbes, of Johnson City; two sister’s-in-law, Eula Mae Hodge and Dorothy Dean Oaks, both of Elizabethton; special nieces, Tammy, Kim, Susie, Bebe, Debbie, Annie, Teresa, Nancy and several other nieces and nephews also survive.
The graveside service and committal will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park. 
Holsclaw, Willie (I88651)
 
9032 Willie Mae Barnett, 96, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from Hermitage Health Care in Elizabethton, following a brief illness. Willie was born on August 3, 1923 in Roan Mountain to the late Hezekiah "Hezzie" and Delia Heaton Troutman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman D. Barnett; her brothers, Jessie Troutman, Roy Troutman, Guy Troutman, Jack Troutman and Ralph Troutman; and one sister, Edith Troutman Street.
Willie graduated from Cloudland High School and worked as a substitute teacher at Burbank School. She worked and retired from Carter County School Systems as a cook. She enjoyed reading her Bible, old shows on TV, sight-seeing, and having her family around her.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Shirley Street and husband J.D., of Gray, and Janet Largent and husband Clarence, of Hampton; a son, Larry Barnett and wife Betty, of Roan Mountain; one brother, Joseph Lewis Troutman and wife Jean, of Roan Mountain; one sister-in-law, Willie Troutman; six grandchildren, Timothy S. Street and wife Karen, Todd S. Street and wife Rebecca, Timothy W. Barnett and wife Shelia, Tracy D. Barnett, Travis K. Largent and wife Debbie and Tandy M. Bradley; and nine great-grandchildren, Seth S. Street, Alexandria Street, Riley L. Barnett, Kailey P. Phillips, Kaydance M. Barnett, Kade Barnett, Brieanna Largent, Haley Largent and Chloe E. Bradley.
A graveside service to honor the life of Willie Mae Barnett will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 26, in the Troutman Cemetery in Roan Mountain with Rev. Randy English officiating. Music will be under the direction of her granddaughter, Tandy Bradley. Her grandson, Tim Barnett, will recite the 23rd Psalm. Active pallbearers will be Tim Street, Todd Street, Tim Barnett, Travis Largent, Tracy Barnett and Seth Street. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Burbank Free Will Baptist Church. 
Troutman, Willie Mae (I44663)
 
9033 Willie Street Holtsclaw, 91, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Waters of Roan Highlands. Willie was born in Roan Mountain to the late Harrison and Etta Ingram Street. In addition to her parents, Willie was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Wayne Holtsclaw; her brothers, J.W. Street, Clay Street, Buster Street, Bert Street, Verl Street, Billy Street and Elige Street; and her sisters, Rosie Lacey, Florence Julian, Shirley Street and Marie Street.
Willie was a wonderful homemaker to her family and was a member of East Side Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed bowling with the Senior Olympics and being home with her family and friends.
Those left to cherish her wonderful memory include her daughter, Teresa Crowe of Roan Mountain; her grandchildren, Sharayah Lynn Bardo and husband Ryan, Jasmine DeAnn Bowman and husband Daniel, and Jordan Wayne Lovelace and wife Casey; her great-grandchildren, Alexander Bowman, Landon Bowman, Colton Lovelace, Adelyn Lovelace, Mikeala Hicks, Aldyn Hicks, Xander Reece, Damian Reece, Logan Bardo and Conner Bardo; a special nephew, Kim and Tracie Barnett; her caregiver and good friend, Ann McMahan; and several other nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate and honor Willie’s life will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Justin Deaton officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Dan Barber, Dale Davis, Noah Barnett, Kim Barnett, Jack Johnson and Ryan Bardo. 
Street, Willie M. (I90225)
 
9034 Willie “June” Hamm, age 80, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021. Willie was born on July 27, 1940 to the late Conley David Poole and Hattie Smith Poole in Mountain City, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Mae Ward, Ola Perkins, Ollie Kiser, Thelma Crasco and brothers, Coley Poole Jr. and Harry Poole.

Willie was an amazing cook and took so much pride in being able to feed everyone. Everyone that came to visit was sure to never leave hungry. She loved being around little children and especially feeding them too. Aside from her love of being in the kitchen, she enjoyed sewing and gardening. She loved her family and very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Willie was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her loving husband of 62 years, Edd Hamm; daughters, Brenda Carver and husband Tim, Sandy Hipshire and husband Robert; sisters, Jean “Cookie” Bass, Dorothy Sprouse; brother, Kenneth James Poole; grandchildren, James “Fred” King and wife Bethany. Ashley Daughtery and husband Ben, Amanda Potter and husband Keith, Jesse James Hipshire; great grandchildren, Aiden and Brodie King, Adylie Klepper, Jordan Dotson, Nora and Ezra Daughtery, coming soon Lucas William Potter; special friends, Jean Baird who was like a sister to June, Martha Farrell, Ruby Christianson, Bill Reece; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12-2pm on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2pm with Pastors Frank Woods, Nathan Jennings, and Terry Baird officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Reece, Jerry Horne, Mike Fritts, Larry Berry, Steve Shaw and Dick Walsh. 
Poole, Willia June (I81373)
 
9035 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I42490)
 
9036 Wilma Colbaugh, 87, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her family on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Pine Ridge Care & Rehab Center. Wilma was born in Carter County to the late Amos and Mary Cuthbertson Benfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tyler C. Colbaugh, on September 27, 2010, and three sisters, Margaret Williams, Evelyn Oaks and Jean Donahue.
Wilma retired as a sales clerk from Watson's Department Store and was a member of Borderview Christian Church, where she sang in the choir for over 50 years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, being with her family and her pet cat, "Tommy."
Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Teresa Honeycutt and husband Michael, Elizabethton; two sons, Jack Colbaugh and wife Julia, Pinole, Calif., and Tyler Colbaugh and spouse Barry Hounshell, Elizabethton; two granddaughters, Nicole Moore and husband John, Elizabethton, and Kara Flinn-Colbaugh of California; two great-granddaughters, Mallory and Madilyn Moore, both of Elizabethton; and a sister, Opal Street, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will hold a graveside inurnment service at 10:45 a.m. Monday, August 7, at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Doug Hinshaw and Mr. Scott Reynolds officiating. Music will be under the direction of her great-granddaughter, Mallory Moore. The family would like to thank the staff of Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center, Dr. Vivian Clark and Dr. Paige Furrow for the love and care shown to Wilma during her illness. 
Benfield, Wilma (I54440)
 
9037 Wilma Engle Bradford, age 83, Erwin, went home Thursday, October 19, 2017 to her precious Lord and Savior where she will sing of His greatness for evermore!

Wilma was a devoted member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church where she led the choir for more than thirty years. Even after her declining health kept her from attending regularly, she always kept up with what was going on, and would always ask, "What did they sing today?" She was so proud of all her "children" in the choir!

Wilma was also known for her ability to recall events and for her hilarious stories. She was also known for her special "sayings" and advice.

Wilma loved her church and she loved her family with all her heart and often spoke of both with pride.

Wilma was the daughter of the late Clyde and Anzo Deyton Engle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Harvey, Leslie and Ed; one sister-in-law, Jeanette; father and mother-in-law, Andy and Pearl Bradford; two brothers-in-law: Doug and Terry Bradford; one nephew, Shaun Bradford.

Left to cherish her memories are her devoted husband of over fifty-six years, Scott Bradford, who cared for her every need; one son, Michael "Mick" Little and wife, Sonya, Middleburg, FL; one daughter, Regina Bradford Harrell and husband, Dwight, Johnson City; two grandsons: Rick, Middleburg, FL, Caleb and wife, Lauren, Chattanooga; five great grandchildren: Kayla, Amber, Victoria, Baylor and Berkley; two brothers-in-law: Duane Bradford and Dennis Portilia; six sisters-in-law: Mary Engle, Dell Engle, Tracy Bradford, Darlene Bradford, Muriel Portilia and Lois Ann Bradford. Wilma also leaves behind a very special friend she loved and considered a granddaughter, Shelby Higgins, who never failed to visit and was by her side to the end. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also remain.

Wilma especially loved her pastor, Kevin Laws and wife, Tiffany and their three precious children, Delancey, Corbin and Ike whom she also considered grandchildren. Also, a very special sister-in-law, Debbie Bradford who lovingly cared for her in the home in recent years.

While she will be greatly missed by her family and friends, all are comforted to know she is singing praises to her King and walking on streets made of gold.

The family also wishes to thank Amedisys Home Health, especially Kristi and Lyndsey whom Wilma loved dearly. The Med-Surge nurses and staff at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, especially Dr. Starr, Lena and Gordon who went above and beyond and so many friends and family for all their love and support. The family also wishes to thank Gertha Laws for her care in recent months.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 P. M. until the hour of service on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Southside Freewill Baptist Church and other times at the residence, 2384 Temple Hill Road, Erwin. Reverend Kevin Laws and Reverend Bernie Jones will officiate at the 7:00 P. M. funeral service. Music will be provided by the church choir and congregation, Jane Ann Williams, Darren Higgins, Bobby Ramsey and Kevin Laws. Active pallbearers will be Deacons of Southside Freewill Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Trustees of Southside Freewill Baptist Church. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A. M. on Monday in the Evergreen Cemetery. Reverend Kevin Laws and Reverend John "Pete" Tackett will officiate. 
Engle, Wilma Bernice (97047658)
 
9038 Wilma Greene Heaton, 95, of Avery County, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Gertrude Rhyne Greene and Thomas Greene.

Wilma worked for 50 years for Tar Heel Mica and Spruce Pine Mica Companies. She found her heart's joy volunteering to keep the Nursery and teach Sunday School at Pine Grove United Methodist Church for decades. Wilma loved to cook, bake, can, and spoil children, continuing to do so up until last week.

Among those welcoming Wilma into heaven were her parents; sister, Ruth G. Houston; husband, Sam L. Heaton; and daughter and son-in-law, Truda H. and Dan S. Murchison; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, J. Myron Houston, Ted T. Ollis, Anna Lee and Glenn Baird, and Wilt and Rose Heaton; nephew Thomas J. Houston and niece, Gloria Houston.

Survivors include granddaughter, Samantha Murchison; sister-in-law, Lottie Ollis; nephews and nieces, Jerry and Cheryl Houston, Linda Taylor, Denise and George Pittman, Glenda and Butch Pittman, Barbara Massey, Roberta and Alan Phipps, and Patty and Al Brennan; and a multitude of extended family and friends, all of whom she loved dearly.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service honoring the life of Wilma Heaton at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at the Pine Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev's. Ken Anderson and John Howard officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. 
Greene, Wilma (I61229)
 
9039 Wilma Irene Williams, age 92, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 2:17 am.

She was a lovely lady who welcomed everyone into her home and treated them as family. She dedicated her life to family and God. She was an active member of Mountain Dale Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Williams; son, Ernest Dillard Williams; daughter, Joyce Marie Williams Barnett; grandchildren, Richard Williams and Christina Cowper.

Wilma Irene Williams leaves behind to cherish her memory: Son: Jessie Carl Williams and wife, Edna; Daughter: Mary Elizabeth (Bet) English and husband, Gary; Daughter-in-law: Dianne Williams; Grandchildren: Michelle Zundel, Janet Townsend and husband, Howard, Willie Barnett, Keith Williams and wife, Tracy, Spencer Barnett;

Multiple great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Her warmth, love kindness, knowledge and guidance will be greatly missed.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at Mountain States Hospice for their love and care during this difficult time. 
Phillips, Wilma Irene (I60806)
 
9040 Wilma Lea Ingram Cole, 83, of Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Hillview Health Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Roby Ingram and Bessie Lea Guinn Ingram Hardin.
Wilma was a retired employee of the Camara Inn, Johnson City. She was a member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil Lee Cole, and two sons, Larry P. Cole Sr. and Charles H. Culbert.
Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Kay Bryant; a sister, Frankie C. Morrell; a brother, Tommy Ingram and wife Mary; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; Teresa Head, special niece and caregiver, followed by several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 10, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dallas Gregg and the Rev. Mack Presnell officiating. Interment will follow in the Guinn Cemetery, Hampton. Active pallbearers will be Steve Phillips, Greg Maney, Jerry Phillips, Brian Morrell and Robbie Phillips. 
Ingram, Wilma (I78973)
 
9041 Wilma Love Blackwell, 81, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away at Hermitage Health Center on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Wilma was born in Carter County to the late William and Edith (Troutman) Street. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Henry Blackwell.
Wilma retired from Elizabethton Glass Company and had previously worked at East Tennessee Mills. She attended Burbank Free Will Baptist Church and was a loving woman who would rather give than to receive. She loved spending time with her grandson, Cole. Wilma was an excellent cook and was always smiling. She enjoyed shopping and traveling.
Left to cherish her memory include her son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Tabitha Blackwell, and a grandson, Cole Blackwell, all of Elizabethton. Several brothers and sisters also survive.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Wilma Love Blackwell will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Luther McKeehan, a family friend, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. 
Street, Wilma Love (19948799)
 
9042 Wilsel might be nickname Williams, Wilsel (I21943)
 
9043 Wilson County, TN Chancery Court Records

5305 - 1848 April 12 - (I.A.B.) Joseph INGRAM, William INGRAM, Maria FELLOWS formerly Maria INGRAM, Isaac S. CONNER and his wife Elizabeth formerly Elizabeth INGRAM, Green W. SHERRY and his wife Delilah formerly Delilah INGRAM, Jonathan L. SKELTON and his wife Polly formerly Polly INGRAM, Saml. INGRAM, James INGRAM and his wife Minerva, and Shederack INGRAM the children and heirs of Polly INGRAM all citizens of Washington Co, Ark. against Alfred MCCLAIN, Joseph SMITH, Dr. J.M. SMITH and Henry SMITH citizens of Wilson Co., TN. Orators are the children and heirs of Sheddrack INGRAM and his wife Polly INGRAM and as such are entitled to 1/2 interest in negroes.... Their father and mother are still living. Their grandfather Saml. DELOACH of Johnston Co., N.C. by his last Will and Testament dated 29 Oct. 1805 bequeathed to his dau. Tracey SPICER during her natural life two negro slaves named Daniel and Hasty and on the death of Tracy and her husband William SPICER shall be vested in the children of said Polly INGRAM, his dau., and son, Jessee DELOACH. They have a copy of the will in Ark. Tracy and her husband received the slaves in N.C., but sometime after her father's death, they moved to Wilson Co., TN bringing with them the two slaves and their increase. Tracy and her husband are still living in Wilson County, but are now very old being something over 70 years of age.... The said girl Hasty has as your Orators are informed, twenty one children, a portion of whom are now in the possession of the defdts. the others have been carried away to other states perhaps.... Henry SMITH has girl Hasty and the following named children of said Hasty, to wit: Jacob, Jane, Paralee, Huston, Leionidus, Hannah, Harriet, John and Tabby - Henry got said Hasty and several of her children from his father, who purchased Hasty and some of the others at the sale. Several children of Hasty have been sold ... one by the name of Charles.... Dr. J.M. SMITH has one of Hasty's children named Lewis, but how he got him cannot state.... Joseph SMITH has in his possession a girl named Emeline a dau. of Hasty and the defdt. Alfred MCCLAIN has a woman by the name of Judy, also a dau. of Hasty and two of said Judy's children, whose names are not known.... Jesse DELOACH, with a family of several children, who have an interest of 1/2 in the said slaves live in the state of Miss ... do not know the names of the children of Jesse. - Bondsmen for Defdts.: James INGRAM, Jorden STOKES, and Robert L. CARUTHERS.
15 Apr. 1848: Statement of William SPICER and Lucretia SPICER relative to Hasty and Daniel two negroes willed by Saml. DELOCH do make the following statement. Said negroes was willed as they have always understood for the support of sd. Lucretisha in her lifetime and at the death of sd. L. and William the said negroes was to be divided between Jessee DELOCH'S heirs and Polly INGRAM'S heirs. The possession of said negros remained with us about 15 years during which time Haster had 3 children named Charles Toney and Hardy. William SPICER swapped Hester and two children (Toney and Charles) in about 1823 to George SMITH for a boy named Isaac ... Henry SMITH'S store.... Hardy was morgaged to William MCGREGOR ... he was drowned. He sold Daniel to William MOORE who is now dead. Daniel has also been drowned....
1848 Sept. 28 - Answer of Henry F. SMITH says that the will names negroes Daniel and Hester ... cannot therefore admit that the said Samuel DELOACH devised the negro woman Hasty to the children of Polly and Jessie.... He has been informed that a great many years before the death of Samuel DELOACH the said Tracey intermarried with her husband and that upon the marriage DELOACH gave her a small girl, then not more than 7 or 8 years old, that Tracy raised the girl to womanhood, when she gave birth some one or more children older than (blank) Hasty and Daniel long before the making of the will.... Spicer sold the mother of Hasty and Daniel with the knowledge of Samuel DELOACH.... SMITH explains how he became the owner. Sometime in the years 1819 or 1820 his father exchanged a negro boy and perhaps one or two small children for the woman Hasty with William SPICER.... Sometime in the year 1833 the father of complainant departed this life. In the division of the estate of his father the negro woman Hasty and three of her children were alloted to Martha SMITH the sister of respondent. That sometime thereafter Martha intermarried with one Ross WEBB who thereby became the owner of Hasty and her three children and that some time in the year 1837 respondant bought Hasty and three children to wit Jane, Paralee, and Houston ... and he bought with them a negro man the husband of Hasty.... Hasty has had some 18 or 20 children but cannot tell the precise number. Respondant has the woman Hasty and nine of her children to wit, Jane, Paralee, Houston, Leonadas, Hannah, Harriet, John, Tabby, and Jacob. Five she has had since he bought her and the last Jacob he bought from his brother Samuel SMITH the boy was then some 12 years old....

Samuel DeLoach, by his last Will and Testament dated 29 Oct. 1805, bequeathed to his daughter Lucretia "Tracy" DeLoach Spicer and her husband William Spicer two of his slaves named Daniel and his sister named Hasty. At about the same time, he loaned his slave named Jenny, who was the mother of Daniel and Hasty, to his daughter Tracy Spicer. Descendants of the DeLoach and Ingram families became inbroiled in a series of law suits concerning the slaves Jenny, Daniel and Hasty and their children. Hasty and Daniel had been sold to the Bryant and later to the Smith families in Wilson County, Tennessee.

Jordann Sadler , who is a descendant of Hasty, has done extensive research of her family. The documents that she has found are attached to her ancestor Hasty DeLoach (Hasty Smith). 
DeLoach, Samuel (I15852)
 
9044 Wilson County, TN Chancery Court Records 5305 - 1848 April 12 - (I.A.B.) Joseph INGRAM, William INGRAM, Maria FELLOWS formerly Maria INGRAM, Isaac S. CONNER and his wife Elizabeth formerly Elizabeth INGRAM, Green W. SHERRY and his wife Delilah formerly Delilah INGRAM, Jonathan L. SKELTON and his wife Polly formerly Polly INGRAM, Saml. INGRAM, James INGRAM and his wife Minerva, and Shederack INGRAM the children and heirs of Polly INGRAM all citizens of Washington Co, Ark. against Alfred MCCLAIN, Joseph SMITH, Dr. J.M. SMITH and Henry SMITH citizens of Wilson Co., TN. Orators are the children and heirs of Sheddrack INGRAM and his wife Polly INGRAM and as such are entitled to 1/2 interest in negroes.... Their father and mother are still living. Their grandfather Saml. DELOACH of Johnston Co., N.C. by his last Will and Testament dated 29 Oct. 1805 bequeathed to his dau. Tracey SPICER during her natural life two negro slaves named Daniel and Hasty and on the death of Tracy and her husband William SPICER shall be vested in the children of said Polly INGRAM, his dau., and son, Jessee DELOACH. They have a copy of the will in Ark. Tracy and her husband received the slaves in N.C., but sometime after her father's death, they moved to Wilson Co., TN bringing with them the two slaves and their increase. Tracy and her husband are still living in Wilson County, but are now very old being something over 70 years of age.... The said girl Hasty has as your Orators are informed, twenty one children, a portion of whom are now in the possession of the defdts. the others have been carried away to other states perhaps.... Henry SMITH has girl Hasty and the following named children of said Hasty, to wit: Jacob, Jane, Paralee, Huston, Leionidus, Hannah, Harriet, John and Tabby - Henry got said Hasty and several of her children from his father, who purchased Hasty and some of the others at the sale. Several children of Hasty have been sold ... one by the name of Charles.... Dr. J.M. SMITH has one of Hasty's children named Lewis, but how he got him cannot state.... Joseph SMITH has in his possession a girl named Emeline a dau. of Hasty and the defdt. Alfred MCCLAIN has a woman by the name of Judy, also a dau. of Hasty and two of said Judy's children, whose names are not known.... Jesse DELOACH, with a family of several children, who have an interest of 1/2 in the said slaves live in the state of Miss ... do not know the names of the children of Jesse. - Bondsmen for Defdts.: James INGRAM, Jorden STOKES, and Robert L. CARUTHERS. 15 Apr. 1848: Statement of William SPICER and Lucretia SPICER relative to Hasty and Daniel two negroes willed by Saml. DELOCH do make the following statement. Said negroes was willed as they have always understood for the support of sd. Lucretisha in her lifetime and at the death of sd. L. and William the said negroes was to be divided between Jessee DELOCH'S heirs and Polly INGRAM'S heirs. The possession of said negros remained with us about 15 years during which time Haster had 3 children named Charles Toney and Hardy. William SPICER swapped Hester and two children (Toney and Charles) in about 1823 to George SMITH for a boy named Isaac ... Henry SMITH'S store.... Hardy was morgaged to William MCGREGOR ... he was drowned. He sold Daniel to William MOORE who is now dead. Daniel has also been drowned.... 1848 Sept. 28 - Answer of Henry F. SMITH says that the will names negroes Daniel and Hester ... cannot therefore admit that the said Samuel DELOACH devised the negro woman Hasty to the children of Polly and Jessie.... He has been informed that a great many years before the death of Samuel DELOACH the said Tracey intermarried with her husband and that upon the marriage DELOACH gave her a small girl, then not more than 7 or 8 years old, that Tracy raised the girl to womanhood, when she gave birth some one or more children older than (blank) Hasty and Daniel long before the making of the will.... Spicer sold the mother of Hasty and Daniel with the knowledge of Samuel DELOACH.... SMITH explains how he became the owner. Sometime in the years 1819 or 1820 his father exchanged a negro boy and perhaps one or two small children for the woman Hasty with William SPICER.... Sometime in the year 1833 the father of complainant departed this life. In the division of the estate of his father the negro woman Hasty and three of her children were alloted to Martha SMITH the sister of respondent. That sometime thereafter Martha intermarried with one Ross WEBB who thereby became the owner of Hasty and her three children and that some time in the year 1837 respondant bought Hasty and three children to wit Jane, Paralee, and Houston ... and he bought with them a negro man the husband of Hasty.... Hasty has had some 18 or 20 children but cannot tell the precise number. Respondant has the woman Hasty and nine of her children to wit, Jane, Paralee, Houston, Leonadas, Hannah, Harriet, John, Tabby, and Jacob. Five she has had since he bought her and the last Jacob he bought from his brother Samuel SMITH the boy was then some 12 years old.... DeLoach, Lucretia 'Treacy' (I16321)
 
9045 Wilton F. Potter, age 89, of Mabel School Road, Zionville, passed away Saturday morning, October 21, 2017, at Watauga Medical Center.

Wilton was born February 6, 1928 in Johnson County, Tennessee, a son of the late Marvin Daniel Potter and Ivalee Miller Potter. He was a retired superintendent for Beaman Corporation and served in the United States Army. Wilton was a member of Zionville Baptist Church, where he served as superintendent for 10 years and enjoyed singing in the choir.

Wilton is survived by his wife, Sally Faye Wilson Potter of the home; three sisters, Bernice Reece of Trade, Tennessee, Helen Pardue, and Louise Pardue and husband Jimmy, all of Mountain City, Tennessee; one brother, Luther Martin of Beckley, West Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Georgia Pardue and husband Edgar of Zionville, and Irene Potter of Trade, and one brother-in-law, Clay Wilson of Zionville. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Potter; one brother, Bruce Potter; one step-granddaughter, Arwen Burns, and one sister-in-law, Lola Martin.

Funeral services for Wilton F. Potter will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, October 24, 2017, at 2:00 o'clock, at Zionville Baptist Church. The body will lie in state, from 12:00 until 2:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Reverend Dwayne Tester, Military graveside rites and burial, provided by American Legion Post 130 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90, will follow in the Reece Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon, from 12:00 until 2:00 o'clock, at the church, prior to the service.

Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Reece Cemetery Fund, in care of Chuck Cook, 730 Slabtown Road, Zionville, North Carolina, 28698. 
Potter, Wilton F. (I57291)
 
9046 Windom Arnold - BUTLER
Butler — Windom E. Arnold, age 91, of 411 Pine Orchard Road, Butler, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6th, 2004, at the Mountain City Health Center following an extended illness. He was a native of Johnson County. He was born September 17th, 1912, to the late Grant and Cora Davis Arnold. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Campbell Arnold; sisters, Goldie Estep and Onnie Pleasant; and Brothers, Lawton and Stancil Arnold. He was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church and was a self-employed sawmill owner for many years. Mr. Arnold is survived by 2 daughters, Ilene Breeding and Husband, Doug, Bristol, Va., Norma Newton and Husband, Kenneth, Bluff City, Tn.; 1 son, Bud Arnold and wife, Helen, Butler, Tennessee; 7 Grandchildren: Gregg and Stephen Breeding, David Arnold, Dianna Luckett, Donna Fritts, Jessica Whiteaker and Rebecca Newton; 7 Great-Grandchildren: Jordan, Grace and Anna Breeding, Ashley and Nathan Arnold, Trevor and Haden Luckett. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral Services for Windom E. Arnold will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 7th, 2004, in the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Henson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m., prior to services. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 8th, 2004, from the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Dean Campbell, Danny Huddleston, Ross Arnold, Glen Shupe, Jimmy Fritts, R.V. Arnold, David Arnold and Gregg Breeding. Honorary Pallbearers: Malcolm Rambo, Klan Pleasant, Roy Dale Arnold, R.D. Campbell, Doug Hornsby, Dr. Jim Shine and Junior Fritts. 
Arnold, Windom E. (I14292)
 
9047 Winnie Arnold, 96, 1717 Miami Drive, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008, at her residence.

A native of Butler, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late L.L. Smith and Victoria Matheson Smith.

Mrs. Arnold was a member of King Springs Baptist Church and Little Milligan Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Home League of the Salvation Army and the Johnson City Senior Center. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Arney McFall; second husband, Eugene Arnold; children, Kenneth Fred McFall, William "Bill" McFall, Bobby Eugene Arnold and Sylvia Miller.

Survivors include her sons, Roy Wagner, Ronnie McFall and Jerry McFall; daughters, Pearl Atwood, Kate Eldreth, Vella Ward and Frances Richardson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; special friends, Dorothy Perry, Anna Lee Shell and Myrtle Miller.

The funeral service for Mrs. Arnold will be conducted at 2:30 PM Saturday, April 26, 2008, from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Cornett and Rev. Nick Bradshaw officiating. Interment will follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. 
Smith, Winnie Ruth (I79646)
 
9048 Winnie E. Mann, age 90, 220 Dawn Drive, Elizabethton died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah McKinney Arnett. She was a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Mann was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dayton Mann, 1998, one brother, Joe Arnett and one sister, Goldie Taylor. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Jeanette Mann, Elizabethton, Kenneth and Joyce Mann, Elizabethton, Jerry and Velma Mann, Churchill, TN, two sisters, Nell Long, Shady Valley, TN, Dot Evans, Winter Park, FL, eight grandchildren, Teresa Treadway, Elizabethton, Lisa Germaine, Elizabethton, Carolyn Ledford, Piney Flats, Kim Miller, Elizabethton, Paula Hall, Elizabethton, Terry Mann, Johnson City, Wendy Arnold, Churchill, TN, Timothy Mann, Churchill, TN, thirteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, several cousins, special friends, Phyllis and Lloyd Presnell, Elizabethton, Alice Rash, Elizabethton, Ruby Williams, Elizabethton, several other special friends and neighbors also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel, with Rev. Darrell Holly and Rev. Clate Briggs officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ken Miller, Sue Bowers and Dan Germaine. The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel prior to the funeral service or friends may call at the residence 220 Dawn Drive, Elizabethton anytime. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 5 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and spouses of granddaughters and nephew John "Nolan" Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be the caretakers of Life Care Center, Elizabethton, and Staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Arnett, Winnie Ellen (I51007)
 
9049 Winnie Leah McCoury Jones, age 98, of F.J. Jones Lane in Newland, the Powdermill community, went home peacefully on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at home surrounded by her family.

Born on June 17, 1921, in Senia community of Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Mackie Hughy and Maude McKinney McCoury. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her Husband: Frank Jones who passed away in 2010. Also preceding her in death was her Son: John Frank Jones; her Daughter: Sharon Jones Sronce; her Sisters: Bernice Woods and Jennie McCoury; and her Brothers: Zelian, Lonnie, Frank, Carson, and Johnny McCoury.

Winnie was a faithful member of the McCoury Rock Freewill Baptist Church. She retired from Hampshire Hosiery of Spruce Pine and then worked with the Avery County C.A.P. program for 18 years. Winnie enjoyed singing gospel music at churches, working in her garden, and sewing. She also enjoyed visiting people and loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memories are her Son: Lawrence Jones and wife, Anita of Newland; her Grandchildren: James Vines and wife, Sherry of Morganton; Mackie Jones and Lola of Newland; and Kella Phillips and husband, Danny of Newland; her Great grandchildren: Tristan Jones and wife, Brittany of Newland; Megan Jones and Lauren Phillips, both of Newland; her Great great grandchildren: Brinley Tolley and Ranger Jones, both of Newland; her Brother: Henry Grady McCoury of Maryland; special Sister-in-law: Catherine McCoury of Ohio; special Nephew: Charles Wesley Jones of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; special Neighbors: the Cantrell family; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service for Winnie Jones at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020, in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev's. Bill McGuire and Remington Austin officiating. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends will be from 1 p.m. to the service hour on Monday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Jones Family Cemetery. 
McCoury, Winnie Leah (I80319)
 
9050 Winston Church, 80, of Elk Park, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at The Waters of Roan Highlands.

He was born on September 9, 1940 in Avery County to the late Truman and Erleen McGuire Church.

Winston was a member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and traveling in his spare time and loved working as a taxidermist as well as immensely enjoying being outdoors. He loved animals and all of nature. Winston worked on Grandfather Mountain over a span of 40 years. His duties included gift shop manager as well as assisting Mr. Hugh Morton, owner of Grandfather Mountain, with various duties which included helping with getting pictures of Mildred the Bear and other animals in the habitat. Winston also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Those he left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Carolyn Church of the home; son, Bradley Church of Deep Gap; step-daughters, Donna (Jerry) Bare of West Jefferson and Pam Davis of Fleetwood; grandsons, Nathan (Becca) Cheek of Fleetwood and Josh Bare of West Jefferson; great granddaughters, Kendra and Kylie Cheek of Fleetwood; brothers, Hansel (Doris) Church of Canton, GA and Curtis Church of Elk Park; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services for Winston will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Beech Mountain Baptist Church.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland, NC.

Interment will be at Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Deep Gap, NC. 
Church, Winston (I83598)
 

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