From The Knoxville News Sentinel 1 Apr 2005 HILL, MRS. EVA CECIL - age 90 of New Tazewell, passed away March 30, 2005 at the Claiborne County Hospital. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday night at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell with funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. Friday night in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Leabow Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

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Janet, How does one access this site. I tried putting cursor on newletter, etc. and received a note I did not have permission to access? Thanks, Inez Conken Burr ([email protected]) ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:32 PM Subject: [TNCLAIBO-L] April/May issue of Looking Back is up > Hello Everyone > Just wanted to let you know that the April/May issue of Looking Back is up. > http://newsletter.lookingbackbooks.com/ > > This issue has: > Addtions to the Lee County, VA Will book 2 index > I have also added to the 1930 Lee County, VA census images, more to Rocky > Station. > I have started putting up the 1850 Claiborne county, TN tax lists, I have > Dst. 1 up. > Additons to the HAncock County, TN deed index. surnames C-D > > > Hope you enjoy > Carol Turner > Looking Back > > > ==== TNCLAIBO Mailing List ==== > VIRUS WARNINGS, CHAIN LETTERS, SOLICITING, JOKES, MISSING CHILDREN NOTICES, POLITICAL MESSAGES, FLAMES, PRAYERS, etc., are grounds for your immediate removal from this list. > >

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 30 Mar 2005 RAMSEY, MRS. EVELYN DALTON - of New Tazewell passed away on March 28, 2005 at the Claiborne County Hospital at the age of 79. She was a member of the New Tazewell First Baptist Church for over 50 years. She worked in the cafeteria at Soldiers Memorial Middle School in the 1960's - 1970's. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mayo and Willie Dalton, her sister, Betty Burgess and brother, Duane Dalton. She is survived by: husband: James Ramsey of 59 years of New Tazewell, TN; children: Sandra and husband Noel Forsythe of Auburn, Al, Larry and wife Sharon Ramsey of Chattanooga, TN, Jackie and husband Johnny Payne of New Tazewell, TN, Allen and wife Milinda Ramsey of Sevierville, TN, Freddy and wife Peggy Ramsey of New Tazewell, TN, Freda and husband Lee Brame of New Tazewell, TN, Evelyn and husband Carl Alan Moore of New Tazewell, TN; brother: Ralph and wife Elenor Dalton of Roanoke,VA; sister: Sylvia Albert of Fayetteville, N.C; sisters in law: Eula Ramsey of New Tazewell, TN, Bonnie Baltrip of Tazewell, TN, Opal Melfe of Port Washington, NY. She was grandmother to 20 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday March 30, 2005 at the Claiborne Funeral Home from 5-8 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday March 31, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Tazewell First Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Pressnell officiating. Music will be provided by Pat Tarter, Dottie Crutchfield and Brenda Bolden. Pallbearers: grandsons. Burial will be at the Burch Cemetery. Claiborne Fuenral Home is in charge. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

A few of these seem to be repeats but most are new. BESSIE REECE BARNARD Bessie Reece Barnard, age 102, of Tazewell, Tennessee was born N amber 23, 1902 and passed away January 7, 2005 at Laurel Manor Health Care. Bessie was saved at an early age and joined Lone Hill Baptist Church in Tazewell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tyler Barnard; son, James Alvin Barnard; daughters: Launia Barnard and Sallie Davidson; grandson, Bill Davidson; parents: J.N. Reece and LouVernia Johnson Reece; sisters: Etta Coffey, Lizzie Coffey, Laura Hall Lee, Virgie Green, Arkie Reece of Tennessee; brothers: Crate, Earnest and Monroe Reece of Monroe, Mi. Survivors include her daughters: Bobbie Cleo Reed of Tazewell, Peggy Jo Seals of Monroe, Mi.; sister, Emma Sue Cowan of Bean Station; brother, Earl Reece of Morristown; grandchildren: Carol (Tom) Myers, Sue Goins both of Harrogate, Janie (Tom) Woelmer, Johnnie (Robyn) Seals both of Monroe, Mi.; 8 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; a host of family and friends. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Monday, January 10 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Cole officiating. Songs by Steve Green of the The Journeymakers. Burial in the Barnard Cemetery. Pallbearers: Henry Massengill, Tom Myers, Tom Woelmer, Leonard Clark, Steve Green, Jason Davidson, Bill Barnard and Johnnie Seals. Honorary Pallbearers: The Staff of Laurel Manor Health Care. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. BEVERLY HOYTT "BUG" ALSTON Beverly Hoytt "Bug" Alston, a life long resident of Tazewell, was born May 31, 1942 and passed away at Claiborne County Hospital on March 18. Early in his life, Beverly was employed by Russell Brothers Farms. Later, he was employed by Oakwood Manufacturing. The son of the late Herman and Bessie Alston, he was preceded in death by two infant brothers: Euel and Steve; brother: H. L. Alston; and sister: Nannie Lou Gregory. Survivors include his daughters: Jill and husband Gary Tallman of Knoxville; and Cari and husband Robert Skinner of Paris, Tx; and their mother: Jane Alston Elkins of Knoxville. Stepchildren include: Johnny and Sandra Jessie of Knoxville; and their mother: Madeline Alston of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Witley and Cameron Skinner and Ella Tallman; siblings include his sister: Jewel and husband Leroy Nelson of Kokomo, In; brother: Ray and wife Florence Alston of Halls; brother Pete and wife Winifred Alston of Tazewell; and sister: Eupha and husband Pete Smith of Tazewell. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and his best friend, David Bowen. Services will be conducted at Coffey Funeral Home with Rev. Kim Collingsworth and Rev. Stanley Massengill officiating. Music will be provided by Jerry Cole. Pallbearers will be Jeff Louthan, Johnny Rouse, Gary Lynn Stansberry, Brian Campbell, Greg Bowen, and David Bowen. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Keck, Cotton Buchanan, Bud West, Darrell Beason, Joey Johnson, Wilk Bowen, Nick Johnson, Hershel Bowen, and Chuck Lynch. Coffey Funeral Home in Charge. FRANK HENDERSON "LITLIN" ATKINS Frank Henderson "Litlin" Atkins, age 76, of New Tazewell was born May 4, 1928, and passed away March 14 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. He was a member of Cloud's Baptist Church. He was a lawnmower and farm machinery mechanic for many years, working with Duncan Motor Company for many of those years. He was a member of Evening Star Lodge #180. He was a cheerful friend to everyone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Maten Ford Atkins; sister, Pearl Pratt and 4 infant siblings; father and mother-in-law: Raymond and Bertha Leedy; daughter Peggy Hopkins. He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Donna Leedy Atkins of New Tazewell; son and wife: Ricky Henderson and Terri Atkins of Tazewell; daughters: Carol a nd Dane Poore of Tazewell, Linda and Bill Seals of Albany, Ga, Pat and Scott Keck of New Tazewell; son-in-law: Tony Hopkins and wife Marie of Russellville, Tn; sister: Imogene Gray of Tazewell; granddaughters: Mrs. Johnny (Kim) Delph, Danyel Poore, Suzanne Seals; grandsons: Chad Rosson, Craig Atkins, Benji Rosson and Chris Atkins; great grandson: Dawson Delph; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Masonic service was held 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 15. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Charlie Widner and Rev. Parker Epperson officiating. Music by Christy Dawn Cantwell and The Turner Brothers. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Johnny Delph, Chad Rosson, Benji Rosson, Craig Atkins, Chris Atkins, and Allen Loop. Honorary Pallbearers: C.B. Duncan, Jeff Honeycutt, Donnie Noe, Casey Anders, Charlie Greer, and Silas Cheek, Jr., Rondy Wolfenbarger, Gary Poore, and Jim Arnwine. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. JAMES W. DAY James W. Day, age 83, of New Tazewell, passed away on March 17 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of MCM Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of WWII. He retired from Claiborne County Hospital after 20 years of service. He is preceded in death by his wife: Dossie Cupp Day; parents: Ingram and Mary Day; brother: Earl Day; and sister: Virgie Maples. He is survived by his: son and daughter-in-law: Charles Loy and Bonnie Day of Tazewell; daughter and son-in-law: Mrs. James Lee (Ruth) Webb of Maryville; daughter: Danna Day of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Ricky and Indy Webb, Suzanne and Stacey Anders, Stacie and Claude Greene, Shelley and Scott Stooksbury; great grandchildren: Samantha Webb, Baby Boy Webb, Aaron and Gracie Reed, Collin and Mabry Anders, Jonah and Clay Stooksbury; brothers: Don Day of Maynardville, and LeRoy Day of Texas. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Russell and Rev. Dallas Harrell officiating. Singers were Living Water. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ricky Webb, Claude Greene, Stacey Anders, Scott Stooksbury, B.J. Duncan, Glenn Earl. Honorary Pallbearers: Dale Duncan, Junior Bullen, David Green, and Keith Good. Coffey Funeral Home in Charge. Ray Drummonds Ray Drummonds, age 91, of New Tazewell, was born May 6, 1913, and passed away on March 11 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was saved at an early age, baptized 50 years ago this May and a member of Midway Baptist Church. He was a self-employed farmer and trucker. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ples and Cordia Chumley Drummonds; sister: Dorothy Drummonds Neely. He is survived by his wife of 71 years: Ruth Sproles Drummonds of New Tazewell; son and wife: Durward and Penny Drummonds of New Tazewell; daughters and husbands: Phyllis Elaine and Doyle Hansard of Nashville; Janice and Jim Beason of New Tazewell; nine grandchildren; elevan great grandchildren; sister: Hazel Drummonds of Tazewell; sister-in-law: Emma Brooks of Tazewell; brother-in-law and wife: P.L. and Thelma Sproles of Brandan, Fl; and a host of other realtives and friends. Funeral service was Monday, March 14, at 1 p.m. at the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Swan Bush and Rev. Ronnie Pressnell officiating. Singers were the Liberty Quartet. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Danny Drummonds, Dennis Drummonds, Derek Drummonds, Gerald Hansard, Richard Hansard, Jeff Walker, Bradley Collins, and Sam Sproles. Honorary pallbearers: Tom Baker, Rev. George Walker, Greg Huddleston, and Dennis England. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. BESSIE MASSENGILL Bessie Massengill, age 74, of Tazewell, was born Feb. 11, 1931, and passed away on March 12, at Claiborne County Hospital. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Grady "Pete" Massengill; parents: Richard and Nancy Ledger Poore; brother: Ernest, Fred and Roy Poore. She is survived by her daughters and husbands: Glenda and Gene Henshaw, Joan and Michael Brooks, Ruthie and Johnny Leach all of Tazewell; grandchildren: Scott Henshaw of Knoxville, Tn; Ben and Misty Brooks of Tazewell, Melanie and Casey Keck of Tazewell; great grandchildren: Tyler and Haley Brooks; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, March 14, at 3 p.m. at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Peck and Rev. Rick Stowe officiating. Singers were the Glory Bound Singers. Burial in Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ricky Keck, Steve Massengill, Mitch Mason, Jerry Poore, Jackie Poore, Rick Stowe, and Mike Hurst. Honorary pallbearers: Billy Campbell. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. LENA DAVIS MASSENGILL (PICTURE) Lena Davis Massengill, age 91, of Tazewell, passed away March 20 at the Claiborne County Hospital. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and was the oldest member. She was also a member of Tazewell Chapter #232 order of Eastern Star of Tazewell for 58 years. She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Mary Guess Davis; husband: Porter Massengill; son: Hollis Massengill; sisters: Pheobe Davis, Lillian Gray, Lorra Rankin; brothers: Frank and Rufus Davis. She is survived by sons and families: Oscar Massengill and wife, Kay, of Harrogate; Cletis Massengill and wife, Lois, of Sugarloaf Shores, Fl; Olan Massengill of Harrogate; Henry Massengill and wife, Mary, of Harrogate; Harold Massengill and wife , Lola ,of New Tazewell; Charles Massengill and wife, Phyllis, of Tazewell; sister: Edna Peavy of Jacksonville, Fl; 16 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held Tuesday, March 22 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Ministers were Rev. Leonard Hatfield, Rev. Steve Barnard, and Rev. Jackie Day. Music by Randall Massengill. Burial in the Riverview Cemetery at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23. Pallbearers: Grandsons. Honorary pallbearers: members of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. MONICA MINTON Monica Minton, age 53, of New Tazewell was born September 18, 1951 and passed away March 18, at the Claiborne County Hospital. She was a member of the New Tazewell First Baptist Church. She taught school in the Claiborne County School System for 28 years. She worked many years at Star Video. Monica was a very loving and giving person and loved her family very dearly. She loved flowers, gardening, photography and crafts. She was preceded in death by her father: Hobert Minton; grandparents: William Manis and Pearl Minton. She is survived by her mother: Billie Minton of New Tazewell, sisters: Marian "Libbie" McCollough and husband Sam of Tazewell; Marcia Minton of New Tazewell; niece: Marianne McCollough of Tazewell; grandmother Ruby Corbett of Jacksonville, FL; aunts: Wanda Large of White Pine; Elizabeth Cook of Jacksonville, FL; and many other friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Claiborne Funeral Home with Dr. Randy Pressnell officiating. Dottie Crutchfield and Pat Tarter will provide music. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Glen McCollough, Jim Shipley, Virgil Herrell, Bob Johnson, John Woods, Bud Butler, Danny Lundy, and Richard Harmon. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. LEOTTA MOYERS Leotta Moyers, age 86, of Speedwell left this life on March 16 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was a mother, a grandmother, and a child of the most high God. She was a member of Carr's Chapel Baptist Church. To rejoice in her homecoming was her parents: Ulysses and Hassie Kivette Moyers; brothers: Colvin, Edmond, Millard, Oris Lee, Eli; and one sister, Bonnie Donahoe. She will be greatly missed by her son: Don Williams and wife, Donna; grandchildren: Mark Williams, all of Speedwell, Sherry and Kevin Ingle, both of Tazewell; brothers: Curtis Moyers of Speedwell, Thomas K. Moyers of Greenville; sisters: Marie Claiborne of LaFollette, Lois Mooneyhan and Denver of Talbott, Rose Rogers and Doyle of Speedwell; A host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Mitchell Keck and David Evans officiating. Music by David Evans. Graveside service was Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at Carr's Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tony Moyers, Ricky Moyers, Kevin Ingle, Roger Robbins, Steven Murphy and Benji Spradlin. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651 Or 626-4249.

I just recently found out my family had roots in TN. I am speaking of Elias Harrison and the time frame being the late 1700's early 1800's. He had a younger brother whose name was Elisha Harrison. Elisha is my gggg-grandfather. He married an Indian whose name was Igha Soo-ko-tosh Baker Harrison. She was born they say in NC and that John 'Renta' Baker was either her father or her adopted father. I have even been told that John Renta Baker shot and killed her real father and then adopted her. Can anyone help me out with the meaning of her name? What is her background. Jim West [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________ Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. Now includes pop-up blocker! Only $14.95/month -visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today!

Hello Everyone Just wanted to let you know that the April/May issue of Looking Back is up. http://newsletter.lookingbackbooks.com/ This issue has: Addtions to the Lee County, VA Will book 2 index I have also added to the 1930 Lee County, VA census images, more to Rocky Station. I have started putting up the 1850 Claiborne county, TN tax lists, I have Dst. 1 up. Additons to the HAncock County, TN deed index. surnames C-D Hope you enjoy Carol Turner Looking Back

Dear Bill and Kay: Thank you so much for your help in finding the obituary for me. I really appreciate you both, and am very happy to have it. SIncerely, Libby

Dear List: Could someone please help me locate the obituary for Carl Williams? He was my cousin, and passed away on February 22, 2005. I have only just found out, and would really like to have his obit. He lived up Springdale Road a little way, and up the mountain. Thank you for any help with this. Libby

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 29 Mar 2005 COOK, MR. LOWELL A. - age 71, of Tazewell, passed away March 27, 2005 at his home. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday night at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral service 11:00 Wednesday morning in the Coffee Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state 30 minutes before service. Burial in the Lonesome Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From the Knoxville News sentinel 26 Mar 2005 KYEES, CORPORAL DAVID W. - age 83 of Tazewell, passed away March 25, 2005. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday March 28, 2005 at Reece Valley Chapel. Burial in the Hopewell Cemetery with military Rites by the Veterans United Honor Guard. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel. 423-869-3651 or 626-4249 =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

Hi Folks, Just a quick update.....there are about 30 folks from Monroe, Michigan scheduled to meet us in Salt Lake in June. Several from this list......which is great. Looking forward to meeting new faces and seeing some old ones too. lol The folks in Monroe are flying together via a package deal that's quite reasonable. So if any of you Michigan folks are thinking you'd like to come I'll find out through Bette if there are any seats left. Several others are considering making the trip from California, Nevada and Texas I believe. So let me hear from you if you're the least bit interested in joining us for some Family Research and a little fun on the side. Warmest Regards, Pam

Thanks this would be a long distant cousin to me, His father is in my registry, Billy -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 6:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [TNCLAIBO-L] Obits From the Knoxville News Sentinel 24 Mar 2005 >From The Knoxville News Sentinel 24 Mar 2005 KECK, BRADLEY CLIFTON - age 74 of New Tazewell, was born August 27, 1930 and passed away March 22, 2005 at the St. Mary's Hospice in Knoxville. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Lily Grove Baptist Church. He was an ordained minister and a former pastor of Lily Grove Baptist Church. He was the former owner and operator of Midway Grocery. He was a retired Dairyman and a dedicated farmer. He was preceded in death by: his parents, John W. (Dump) Keck and Nancy Louisa Robertson Keck; brother, Sidney Clive Keck, sisters, Letha Estelle Keck, Camie Cleo Maples, Sylma Lorene Clark, Meril Etta Keck. He is survived by: his loving wife of 54 years, Ruby Lucille Killion Keck of New Tazewell; son & daughter-in- law, Dale & Kathy Keck of New Tazewell, TN; daughter & son-in-law, Anita & Fred Reigelsperger of Harrogate, TN; daughter, Candace Keck of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Travis & wife Faith Keck, John Bradley Keck, all of New Tazewell, TN, Lucas & Grant Reigelsperger of Harrogate, TN, Haley and Jordan Hood of Knoxville, TN; great grandchildren, Noah & Benjamin Keck of New Tazewell; sisters, Onalee Russell of New Tazewell, Neotha Noe of Knoxville; several in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday night at the Upper Room Ministry New Tazewell, TN with funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. Thursday night at the Upper Room Ministry 860 Hwy. 33 South in New Tazewell. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Lily Grove Cemetery. Ministers: Scottie Collins, Irby Russell, and Ual Russell. Singers: Lily Grove Choir. Pallbearers: Travis & John Bradley Keck, Lucas, Grant and Fred Reigelsperger, Marvin Keck. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD ==== TNCLAIBO Mailing List ==== Please remember....NO FLAMES, NO SOLCITING, VIRUS WARNINGS, JOKES, POLITICS, ATTACHMENTS, PRAYERS, etc., should be posted to the list. We are here strictly for exchanging information and genealogy research on our folks from Claiborne County.

List several yrs ago my brother found some old CLAIBORNE PROGRESS & MIDDLESBORU DAILY NEWSPAPERS. some water damage. i'm trying to scan them. found a gossip coloum by a Mr.HAYNES in the 1926 & 1928 PROGRESS. below is an old obit from the 1928 issue. might be of interest. note due to water damage may be incomplete. Ray. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Alice C. (Cottrell) Potts, 68, wife of the late John R. Potts, who died at his home in McKinney, Texas, Ja~uary 7, 1928, and who is buried 'at Walnut Grove, passed away at her late home on Short street in this city at 8 o'clock Friday night. The deceased was born February 22, 1860, .in Cumberland Gap,. Claiborne cqunty, Tennessee, the daughter of Samuel E. and ~lary Cottrell. This family is one of the oldest settleI:§ in Tennessee and relatives have resided on the' old home place~' in that, 'state now for oyer a century. . She was educated' in the common schools of Tennessee, finishing in two colleges, the old Tazewell Tennessee college, and Cumberland college at , B.ose Hill, Va., a Presbyterian school. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hallie Craft a.nd the latter's daughter, Jaunita, with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Felix Herndon, of Tulsa, Okla., who will be here to attend the funeral of her mother. She Is also survived by five grandchildren; a brother, Hon. J. D. Cottrell, of PIano, and one sister, Mrs. Roxie" (;uy of Harlan, Ky. She is also survived by five half-brothers and one half-sister, who reside on fhe old home place in Tennessee. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 4 (\' clock at ,the Central Presbyterian c}mrch by the pastor; Dr. E. O. Whitwell. Interment will follow in the Walnut Grove cemetery, b~side the grave of her late husband. The C. C. Harris Funeral 'home my MOORE DNA is at: http://small-stuff.com/MOORE/results.htm Number M30219 http://tippytnn.topcities.com/moore508/moore.htm Maim search for: MOORE,MAYES,TOWNSLEY,(HUNDLEY,MANIS of HAWKINS Co.TN. Searching for related by marriages: WHITEAKER, WHITAKER, NORTH, FIELDS, GRUBBS,POE?, GRAY?, HAUN,LONG,OGLESBY, CRAVENS,VOWELL,PARKER, MOLES, helping others: MOORE,MEADOWS,LAMBERT, PECK, LEONARD. ties to CLAIBORNE,HAWKINS,KNOX.GRAINGER Cos,TN. HARLAN,BELL Cos.KY. WAYNETN. TIPPECANOE & ALLEN Cos.IN. KANKAKEE,ILL.

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 24 Mar 2005 KECK, BRADLEY CLIFTON - age 74 of New Tazewell, was born August 27, 1930 and passed away March 22, 2005 at the St. Mary's Hospice in Knoxville. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Lily Grove Baptist Church. He was an ordained minister and a former pastor of Lily Grove Baptist Church. He was the former owner and operator of Midway Grocery. He was a retired Dairyman and a dedicated farmer. He was preceded in death by: his parents, John W. (Dump) Keck and Nancy Louisa Robertson Keck; brother, Sidney Clive Keck, sisters, Letha Estelle Keck, Camie Cleo Maples, Sylma Lorene Clark, Meril Etta Keck. He is survived by: his loving wife of 54 years, Ruby Lucille Killion Keck of New Tazewell; son & daughter-in- law, Dale & Kathy Keck of New Tazewell, TN; daughter & son-in-law, Anita & Fred Reigelsperger of Harrogate, TN; daughter, Candace Keck of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Travis & wife Faith Keck, John Bradley Keck, all of New Tazewell, TN, Lucas & Grant Reigelsperger of Harrogate, TN, Haley and Jordan Hood of Knoxville, TN; great grandchildren, Noah & Benjamin Keck of New Tazewell; sisters, Onalee Russell of New Tazewell, Neotha Noe of Knoxville; several in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday night at the Upper Room Ministry New Tazewell, TN with funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. Thursday night at the Upper Room Ministry 860 Hwy. 33 South in New Tazewell. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Lily Grove Cemetery. Ministers: Scottie Collins, Irby Russell, and Ual Russell. Singers: Lily Grove Choir. Pallbearers: Travis & John Bradley Keck, Lucas, Grant and Fred Reigelsperger, Marvin Keck. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

Sharon, and list: I have had success with the city directories in my research in Hamblen Co., TN, specifically Morristown. I retrieved info from around 1900 as well as 1920 regarding where my families lived, street they were on, and occupation if any. Your message had several names which could be of value. Sharon Steele <[email protected]> wrote: List, My grandparents owned a farm in Claiborne, Co., TN from about 1925-1950. My mother talks about visiting during the summers as a teenager. As we are going on a trip and will be passing within about 50 miles of there, I want to take her by there to see it. I have some information on where it is located, but want to know how I might long-distance find a more specific location. What I know: When Robert "Sanford" JENKINS purchased it in the mid 1920's, it was called the 'old Dorsey Alexander' farm. It was 350 acres. About 18 miles from Middlesboro. Old Hiway 63 ran down by it. A new road was built sometime which split the farm. Sanford sold about 20 acres which included a house and tobacco farm to somebody-don't know date. Sold the rest of the farm to Bill Ellison (?) much later (about 1950). During the time Sanford had it, it was rented to Lloyd Hall for awhile. Also to Bennie Mae Wilder?? Maybe Bennie Mae was the daughter and Abigail Wilder was the mom? There were two houses on the property, so maybe they were both there at the same time. I'm from Kansas. Does any know how I could find court-house records which might help pin-point this property? This is a very active genealogy list. I appreciate being a part of it. Sharon Also searching JENKINS / HALL / AUSMUS / WILSON / RIDINGS--this is the one that is stumping me most! ==== TNCLAIBO Mailing List ==== If you are having any difficulties with the list please contact the list owner Pamela Burnette at: [email protected] --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page

Cheryl, I do not have either of those names in my files. My Ridings actually came from Sevier Co., TN. Wm Ridings b ca 1798. I am convinced Wm is the son of James & Charity Ridings, but no written proof. Wm had 4 children that I know of--1 with probably one wife and 3 with probably another. John Ridings b 6/18/1837 d 4/8/1925 m (1) Rhoda Williams (2) Mary J. Miller McMahan John was a widower with 4 children, Mary was a widow with 4 children, and then they had 2 together. I come through one of those 2 together. John O. Ridings b 3/21/1873 d 4/18/1955 m Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Shell b 1873 d 8/5/1942 Where are your Ridings from? Sharon On Mar 23, 2005, at 1:57 PM, preston wrote: I can't help with your question but I do have one for you. You are researching Ridings. I am looking for a few ridings myself . I am looking for a Sarah Adaline Ridings married to a John Capps. Would you happen to have them in your files? cheryl > > > > > _____________________________________________________ > This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm >

list anyone with that name? a lady is sending her photo to me. it was taken yrs ago at a KNOXVILLE STUDIO. i have GRUBBS as they spell it. still this lady may be of my lines. i'll scan and put on my pages. Ray. my MOORE DNA is at: http://small-stuff.com/MOORE/results.htm Number M30219 http://tippytnn.topcities.com/moore508/moore.htm Maim search for: MOORE,MAYES,TOWNSLEY,(HUNDLEY,MANIS of HAWKINS Co.TN. Searching for related by marriages: WHITEAKER, WHITAKER, NORTH, FIELDS, GRUBBS,POE?, GRAY?, HAUN,LONG,OGLESBY, CRAVENS,VOWELL,PARKER, MOLES, helping others: MOORE,MEADOWS,LAMBERT, PECK, LEONARD. ties to CLAIBORNE,HAWKINS,KNOX.GRAINGER Cos,TN. HARLAN,BELL Cos.KY. WAYNETN. TIPPECANOE & ALLEN Cos.IN. KANKAKEE,ILL.

hi can't help on the farm. any idea where in the county it was? ok atr you looking for RIDINGS? i knew a SNUFFY RIDINGS & his dau a little. they lived in CUMBERLAND GAP,TN in CLAIBORNE. his dau died just the past ur.i think. was maybe a little older than me. if anyone there can help its HELEN BOWMAN she is retired as the Postmistress there. also she lived across the road from SNUFFY. he died i'd say late 1960s. the zip there is 37724. the town is small if you mail her it'll get there. or call. search for ph number on the net the city is CUMBERLAND GAP. Ray Moore. my MOORE DNA is at: http://small-stuff.com/MOORE/results.htm Number M30219 http://tippytnn.topcities.com/moore508/moore.htm Maim search for: MOORE,MAYES,TOWNSLEY,(HUNDLEY,MANIS of HAWKINS Co.TN. Searching for related by marriages: WHITEAKER, WHITAKER, NORTH, FIELDS, GRUBBS,POE?, GRAY?, HAUN,LONG,OGLESBY, CRAVENS,VOWELL,PARKER, MOLES, helping others: MOORE,MEADOWS,LAMBERT, PECK, LEONARD. ties to CLAIBORNE,HAWKINS,KNOX.GRAINGER Cos,TN. HARLAN,BELL Cos.KY. WAYNETN. TIPPECANOE & ALLEN Cos.IN. KANKAKEE,ILL.

From the Knoxville News Sentinel 23 Mar 2005 MINTON, LOIS COSBY - age 81 of Tazewell, Tn was born February 23, 1924 and passed away March 21, 2005 at the home of her sister, Mildred Rowland. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She ran Minton's Superette for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Glenn E. Minton; parents, Barton & Ella Mae Cosby; brother, Eugene Cosby. She is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law: Sue & Allen Lancaster of Atlanta, Ga., Faye & Bob Heydasch of Knoxville, Tn, Barbara & Tim Kinkead of Monticello, Ill; sons & daughters-in-law: James & Erica Minton of Tazewell, Tn, John & Kim Minton of Kingsport, Tn; sister & best friend: Mildred Rowland of Tazewell; 8 grandchildren: Brad, Jennifer & Mary, Jack, Emily & Andrew, Alex & Donovan; 2 great grandchildren: Christopher & Kayden; one expectant great grandson; sister-in-law: Ruby Hurst and husband Harvey, Jr. of Tazewell and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday March 24, 2005 at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell with funeral service to follow at 8:00 P.M. Thursday in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at 11:00 A.M. Friday at the Woods-Cosby Cemetery. Minister: Rev. Roger Hansard. Pallbearers: Bob Heydasch, Tim Kinkead, Allen Lancaster, Jack Lancaster, Andrew Lancaster, Brad Nelson Coffey Funeral Home in charge. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD