When my daddy died,there was a preacher to read his obit and one to do the reading of the Bible. As for the special nieces and nephews,well when I was growing up I had some favorite aunts and uncles,even though I did love them all dearly.So I suppose they would also have their favorite niece or nephew also. Tina Lephew Cooke Union Co.TN

In my husband's family, especially his mother's side, all her brothers and brother in laws were ministers 12 siblings] and several of their sons are ministers. There were some who had fulltime jobs and were still ministers - older uncles would later become deacons. So, when you read their obits - usually several family members - nephews etc. were part of the service. I imagine it would be considered an honor to be part of the service. As for "special nieces/nephews" I have no idea -

Well, I'll stick my neck out and take a stab at this, but someone else probably has better answers! Why so many ministers? Having been through several family funerals, it is my opinion that this is an "honorary" thing....perhaps one minister is presently officiating at the person's home church, so it is "proper" to ask him/her to be involved. Then a favorite minister from the past, a family member who is a minister, a personal friend who is a minister may be wanted to be involved by the surviving family or "mother would have wanted" so he/she is asked to take a part. In the case of Hospice patients, there is frequently a home church pastor plus the Hospice chaplain who has been close to the family and out of respect is asked to assist. As for the "special nieces or nephews"....some families want to name extended family members in an obituary and others do not. Then, too, in some cases there are nieces and nephews who for one reason or other fulfill the role of sons and daughters in helping the deceased through illness or the death of a spouse, etc. I'll defer to others with better answers from here! Ann Grubb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bette Rodey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 1:26 AM Subject: [TNCLAIBO-L] Questions > Dear List, > Having always told my children the only dumb question is the one you > DON'T ask...............I have a couple of questions about something > that nags at me every time it crosses my path. > In obits.........Why are there so many ministers ministering at a > funeral? > In obits.........Why are some nieces and nephews special and not all of > them? > Thanks > Bette Sutton-Rodey > > > > ==== TNCLAIBO Mailing List ==== > VIRUS WARNINGS, SOLICITING, CHAIN LETTERS, JOKES, MISSING CHILDREN > NOTICES, POLITICAL MESSAGES, FLAMES, PRAYERS, etc., are grounds for your > immediate removal from this list. > >

Dear List, Having always told my children the only dumb question is the one you DON'T ask...............I have a couple of questions about something that nags at me every time it crosses my path. In obits.........Why are there so many ministers ministering at a funeral? In obits.........Why are some nieces and nephews special and not all of them? Thanks Bette Sutton-Rodey

BESSIE REECE BARNARD Bessie Reece Barnard, age 102, of Tazewell, Tennessee was born November 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. **************************************** Deacon James E. Barnett, age 75, of Tazewell was born on May 1,1929 and passed away March 2, 2005. He was a member of Wallen Ridge Baptist Church since 1947 and was confirmed as deacon on October 30, 1983 by former pastor Earl Yeary. James enjoyed farming, and was a retired T.V. and appliance man. He was preceded in death by his father, Estel Barnett. Surviviors include his mother, Elvia Barnett; sisters: Mary Evelyn Kyle of Morristown and Etta Lee (Poodle) Barnett of Tazewell; aunt, Shirley Ann Snodgrass; uncles: C.L. and Melvinus Goins; great uncle, Newbern Hill of Cleveland, Oh.; devoted great uncle, Lester Hill of Morristown; niece, Mitizi Hurst (Tip) of Indianapolis, In.; nephews: Richard Barnett and wife, Gina of Harrogate; Gary Kyle and wife, Jackie of Morristown; great nieces and nephews: Lee Ann Rucker, Tracy Barnett, Allison Barnett Chloe Kyle, William Travis Rucker, Wesley Barnett and Isaiah Kyle; great-great niece, D'niya Fleming; special friends: Imogene and Billy Wilson of Hoop Creek. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5 with the Rev. Preston Thompson and Rev. Pete Ford officiating. Music by Imogene Wilson. Burial in the Irish Cemetery. Pallbearers: Larry Snodgrass, Jeff Snodgrass, Billy Wilson, Dayton Parkey, Larry Litton and Henderson Buis. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ****************************** Paul Ayers, age 49, of New Tazewe1l, was born December 20, 1955 and passed away March 1, 2005 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Tilmon Ayers; brother; Robert Ayers and brother-in-law, George Shelton. Survivors include his mother, Ollie Marie (Sutton) Ayers; brothers and sisters-in-law: Chester and Francis Ayers, Timothy and Billie Ayers; brother, Franklin Ayers all of Tazewell; brother and sister-in-law: Gerald and Kathy Ayers of Harrogate; sister and brother-in-law: Rose and Condie Poore of New Tazewell; sister: Clara Shelton of New Tazewell; sister and brother-in-law: Linda and Joe Brooks of Tazewell; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Friday, March 4 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Taylor and Timmy Cosby officiating. Songs by Leatherwood Singers. Burial in the Elydale Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bill Poore, Tilmon Poore, Joe Brooks, Josh Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Adam Ayers, Ray Poore and David Brown. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ********************************* Bessie Guy Brooks, age 84, widow of the late Carson Brooks, passed away Friday, March 4, 2005 a her home in Harrogate. She was born in Claiborne County on November 19, 1920. She was the daughter of the late William and Laura Guy. She was a life-long member of the Greer's Chapel Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher from the Claiborne County School System. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Carson Brooks; sisters: Lela Owens, Beulah Guy, and Lula Allison; brothers: Fred and Frank Guy; sisters: Mankey and Mellie, who died during infancy; nephews Jerry Allison, Jack, Luther Bob, J.B. and Ray Owens. Survivors include her son, Johnnie Brooks and wife, Alice of Harrogate; daughters: Donna Maples and husband, Alvie of Harrogate, Billie Davis and husband, Dan of Cleveland; grandsons: Wesley and John Brooks of Harrogate, Mark Davis and wife, Allison of Cleveland; granddaughters: Stephanie Pointer of Knoxville and Joan Fretwell and husband, Keith of Cleveland, Tn. Great-grandchildren: Davis Lane, Daxuelle and Erin Fretwell, Noah, Elizabeth and Emily Davis of Cleveland; special niece, Joy Evans and husband, Fred of Shawanee; niece, Marilyn Allison and daughters: Tracy Crawford and Beth Weisel of California; niece June Crawford in Washington D.C.; nephew, Billy Joe Owens of Ohio; one great-nephew, Kermit Owens and wife, Barbara; one great-niece, Sondra Smith; other family members include sister-in-law, Aileen Noe and Pauline Brooks of Tazewell; a host of friends and neighbors. Graveside Services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at Guy Cemetery in Greer's Chapel with the Rev. David Bolton officiating. Music by Barbara Hatfield. Bessie will be sadly missed by her children and grandchildren. Pallbearers: Wesley Brooks, John Brooks, Mark Davis, Buck Brown, Paul Wilder, Ralph Johnson. Honorable pallbearers: George Hill, Bill Surber, Marshall Gilbert, Fred Evans, Jimmy Bolton, George Day, Ed Bush. People to thank for helping with mother: Wilma Agee, Paul and Maryann Wilder, Joy Evans, Housecall Nursing staff, Ruby Campbell, Heartland Medical staff, Heartland Pharmacy, Hospice nurses, Claiborne County Hospital Emergency Room, Fort Sanders Hospital, Claiborne Ambulance Service, Dick Nevils and The Prescription Shop. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ******************************* Georgia M. Cosby, age 70, of New Tazewell was born March 18, 1934 and passed away March 4, 2005 at the University of Tennessee hospital. She was a member at New Hope Baptist Church. She was a dedicated Christian, wife, and mother, singing with the Cosby family for more than 54 years. She was preceded in death by: parents: Robert and Pearlie Fultz; brother, Carson Fultz; sister, Opal Lee Gambrel; son-in-law; Merle Gulley. Surviviors include her husband, James Cosby of 54 years; daughters: Kathy Wilson of Orlando, Fl., Karen Gulley of Harrogate; son and daughter-in-law; Glen and Debbie Cosby of New Tazewell; daughter and son-in-law: Edwina and Tony Poore of New Tazewell; daughter and son-in-law: Nancy and Stephen Blankenship of New Tazewell; brothers: Wier Fultz of Columbus, Oh.; Lester Fultz of Harrogate; sister, Bernice Javery of New Tazewell; 14 grandchildren;4 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6 with Rev. Sam Griffin and Rev. Jimmy Poore officiating. Music by the Sunrise Baptist Church Choir and Ben and Lavada Davis. Graveside Services were held 11a.m. Monday, March 7 in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons Claiborne Funeral home in charge. ***************************** Jackie Lynette Dalton, age 28, of Thorn Hill, was born August 10, 1976. She was a graduate of the1996 class of Washburn High School. She worked with her sister, Tonya Repass at C.R. Daniels. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: John and Bessie Hensley and Glen Jack Dalton. Survivors include her daughters: Tiffany Bull and Tara Miller; son, Rocky Miller; parents: Delbert and June Dalton all of Thorn Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ronda and Scott Collins, Ronya and Jerry Repass all of Rutledge, Jennifer and Joey Coffey of Thorn Hill; brother, Rick and Jenny Hensley of Bean Station; grandmother, Axie Dalton of Rutledge; several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Friday, March 4 in Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Douglas Dalton and Rev. Doc Hensley officiating. Songs by Liberty Quartet. Burial in the Community Cemetery. Pallbearers: Joey Coffey, Jerry Repass, Scott Collins, Robby Hensley, Tracey Hensley, David Atkins, Tim Arnold and Chad Atkins. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ********************************** Dennis "Dag" Hurst, age 56, of Tazewell, was born January 23,1949 and passed away March 1, 2005 at Middlesboro Appalachian Hospital. He was a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church and saved at an early age. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War, a lifetime member, served as commander at the VFW Post 10310, a member of Middlesboro American Legion Dewey Guy Post 13 and a truck driver for many years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Wayne "Buddy" Hurst; grandmothers: Bessie Hurst and Mae Whitaker of Townsend; grandfathers: Arch Hurst and Dewey Whitaker; nephew, B.J. Long. Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law: Jennifer and Stevie Snodgrass of Tazewell, Laura Suzanne Hurst of New Tazewell; son and daughter-in-law: Andrew Dennis Hurst and Jessica Harvey of Tazewell; grandchildren: Tyler and James Snodgrass; Lillian Isabella Hurst; fianc/, Pat Emert of Tazewell; parents: Kenneth and Ruby Whitaker Hurst of Tazewell; sisters: Lucy Moyers of Speedwell; Wanda and Bob Johnson of Tazewell, Sharon and Steve Mcguire of Chattanooga; several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 8 a.m. Thursday, March 3 at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Burial with Military Honors was held at the Cave Springs Cemetery at 1 p.m. Friday, March 4 with Rev. Jim Blevins and Rev. Kenny Williams officiating. Songs by Barbara Hatfield. Pallbearers: Roger Whitaker, John Davis, Jim McMichael, Joe Webb, Darrell Parrish and Brian McClure. Honorary pallbearers: Eddie Ray Hurst, Ronnie Hurst, Jason Hurst, Jackie Hurst and the nephews. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************ Dexter Staton, age 61, of Sandusky Oh, was born on September 9, 1949 in Inez, K. and passed away Feb. 28, 2005 at Firelands Regional Medical Center. He was retired from B.P. Oil in Huron, Oh, where he had been employed as a cashier, and he was a member of the Ridgewood Chapel in Castalia, Oh. He was preceded in death by his parents: Travis and Gracie (Stepp) Staton Survivors include his wife, Sandra (Fleeman) Staton whom he married on July 2, 1977; sister, Lillian Canter of Port Clinton, Oh.; several in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Coffey Funeral Home in Harrogate. Burial in the Dobbs Cemetery. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. *************************** Farmer A. Shepherd, age 83 of New Tazewell, was born March 20, 1921 and passed away March 3, 2005 at his home. He served in the United States Army and he was a Veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents: Riley and Leona (Day) Shepherd; brothers: Bud, Jim, Melvin and Press Shepherd. Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Vanover) Shepherd; children: Kim and Mike Pace; Arnold and Sis Shepherd; Leona and Z.D. Baker; America and Junior Holbrooks; Arthur and Barb Shepherd; Alonza and Goldie Shepherd; Darkies and J.C. Crase; Alice and Freddie Campbell; Maudie Baker; Bob and Betty Combs; Evalee and Paul Vanover; Pearl D. and Norma Combs; Troy P. and Marilyn Combs; Mae Williams; David and Kathleen Combs; brother, Arnold Shepherd; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Baker officiating. Music by the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Singers. Burial in the Irish Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeff Eversole, Mark Baker, Scott Combs, Kerry Howard, Vernon Fuson and Sylvester Feltuer. Honorary Pallbearers: grandsons and great grandsons. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ********************************** Wade Earl Stone, age 74, of Atlanta, In., was born July 24, 1930 in Claiborne County and passed away March 6, 2005 at Riverview Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S Army serving in the Koran War. He was a member of East Union Christian Church where he served as an elder, deacon, and other positions within the church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Chester and Ethel Mae (Brooks) Stone; wife, Dorthy Amanda Fultz; brother: Ray Stone; sister, Berbena Birden. Surviviors include his sons and daughters-in-law: Johnny and Brenda Stone of Connersville, In., Rickey and Debra Stone of Sheridan, In; Keith and Susan Stone of Lapel, In; daughter and son-in-law: Karan and Michael Bray of Kirklin, In; brothers: Arby Stone, Bill Stone of Sheridan, In; Ron Stone, Jerry Stone of Atlanta, In; and Randy Stone of Californa; sisters: Helen Smoot of Clayton, In; Rosemary Snyder of Ohio; grandchildren: Christina Stone, Amanda Leann Stone of Muncie, In; Travis and Carrie Stone of Sheridan, In; Katrina and Chris Pinkard of Rushville, In; Jessica and Damiam Fincher of Burlington, In; Michael and Trisha Bray of Oceaside, Ca; Anthony and Amy Stone of Lapel, In; Scott Stone of Lapel, In; great grandchildren: Joshuah and Olivia Stone of Sheridan, In; Josheph and Peyton Bray of Oceanside, Ca; Kelsey Pinkard and Caleb Pinkard of Rushville, In. Visitation will be Wednesday March 9 at 4-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be Thursday March 10 at 10:30 a.m. at East Union Christian Church (Rural) Atlanta, In. Memorial Contributions can be sent to East Union Christian Church. Kercheval Funeral Home in charge. ************************* Gracie Junita Shelby Shoffner, age 84 was born July 28,1920 and passed away March 4, 2005 at the Claiborne County Nursing Home. She was saved at an early age and was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Luella Shelby; husband: John Shoffner; son Jackie Lee Shoffner; 2 Grandchildren; Johnny and Kestle Mabe; 1 sister and 2 brothers. She is survived by her children: special daughter: Monia Shoffner of Tazewell; daughters and sons-in-law: Ada and Lawrence Mabe; Bonnie and Dewey Massengill all of Tazewell; sons and daughters-in-law: Doyal and Jenetta Shoffner; Bill and Glenetta Shoffner; Bob and Kay Shoffner of Sharp Chapel; Rev. WilIlard and Sally Wilder of Bulls Gap; sister and husband: Frank and Anna Mae Davis of New Tazewell; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6 in Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Keck, Rev. Willard Wilder, and Rev. Jimmy Poore officiating. Songs by Roy Hicks. Burial in the Shoffner Cemetery in Sharp Chapel. Pallbearers: grandsons Coffey Funeral Home in charge. **************************** Janet Aline Ulrich, age 69, of Sharps Chapel, was born February 25, 1936 and passed away March 5, 2005 at her home. She was a retired secretary for Our Lady of the Snow Blue Point, New York Roman Catholic. She was preceded in death by her parents: Owen and Aline Holmes; brother, Norman Holmes; one son, George Ulrich. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, George Albert Ulrich of Sharps Chapel; sons and daughters-in-law: Jeffery and Karen Ulrich of Mt. Pleasant, SC., Ronald and Lisa Ulrich of Servono Pike, Md; son, Peter Ulrich; daughters: Diane PF Patchogue, NY; Debbie of Blue Point, NY; daughter and son-in-law: Donna and Mark Zarcone of Flower Mound, Tx; a host of other relatives and friends. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ********************** Kenneth Vaughn Widner, age 70, of Corryton and formerly of New Tazewell was born December 27, 1934 and passed away March 1, 2005 at the Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville. He professed faith in Christ at an early age, and was a faithful member of Watson's Chapel American Christian Church. He was a machine operator with the Claiborne County Hwy. Dept. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Keck Widner; son, Kenny De-Lynn Widner; parents: Amos and Mazie Widner; sisters: Betty Sue Reynolds and Margaret Neely. Survivors include his wife, Hilda Cox Widner of Corryton; daughter and son-in-law: Denise and Marvin Keck of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Kimberly and Kevin De-Lynn Widner of New Tazewell; Lindsey and Lacey Keck of New Tazewell; brothers: J.T. Widner and wife, Mabel of New Tazewell; Gary Widner and wife, Marlene of Tazewell; mother-in-1aw, Mrs. C.D. (Margie) Keck of New Tazewell; daughter-in-law and husband: Betty and Doug Beeler of New Tazewell; step-daughter, Melissa Ritter and husband: Max of Washburn; step-grandchildren: Anthony, Aaron and Alicia Ritter of Washburn; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dallas Harrell and the Rev. Tommy Russell officiating. Music will be provided by Lindsey and Lacey Keck and the Watson's Chapel Church Choir. Burial will be in the Keck Cemetery Pallbearers: Kevin Widner, Anthony Ritter, Rodney Dooley, Randy Dooley, Mike Sharp and Craig Neely. Honorary Pallbearers: Joe Neely, Odra Drummonds, Dwayne Dykes, R.M. Dooley, J.T. Widner, Gary Widner, Tom Elmore and Employees of Claiborne Co. Highway Dept. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ************************** Luther "Mutt" Woodby, age 85, of Middlesboro, Ky., passed away March 4, 2005 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was a member of Noetown Church of God Mtn. Assembly. He served in the Army during WWII, and in service to his country he received Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Defence Service Medal, and Good Conduct Ribbon. He was preceded in death by parents; John and Rosa Pace Woodby; brothers: Ulys Woodby, Arnold Woodby, and Roy Fleenor; sisters: Ollie Johnson, Harriet Gibson, and Helen Davis. Survivors include his wife, Vellie Mae Tolliver Woodby; son: Willie (Dee) Woodby all of Middlesboro, Ky.; grandchildren: Brandon Woodby, Heather Woodby, John Junior Pridemore, Tasha Armstrong; great grandchildren: Matthew Vaughn and Mike Armstrong; brothers: Fred Woodby of Harrogate; nephews: Bill Rush and Freddy Woodby; a host of family and friends. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Monday, March 7 at Noetown Church of God Mtn. Assembly with Pastor Michael Padgett and Pastor Lonnie Like officiating. Music by the church choir. Burial in the Sharp Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kevin Anderson, Bill Rush, Rick Braden, Brandon Woodby, James Partin, Steve Hunley, Steven Hunley and John Junior Pridemore. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge. ***********end of obits

Vital records: http://www.vitalrec.com/ Primary source repositories: http://www.uidaho.edu/special-collections/Other.Repositories.html >I found a list a few years ago that listed all the States and their fees for >Vital Records but I can't find it now >can anyone help with this. >Appreciate your help >Margaret > > >==== TNCLAIBO Mailing List ==== >INAPPROPRIATE POSTS SUCH AS, PRAYER REQUESTS, VIRUS WARNINGS, >POLITICAL MESSAGES, JOKES, etc., are grounds for your immediate >removal from this list. Keep to Genealogy folks and to the History >of Claiborne County.

Johnie K. Vandergriff 03/12/2005 Aug. 19, 1964-Feb. 26, 2005 THORN HILL, Tenn. - Johnie K. Vandergriff, 40, of Thorn Hill, formerly of Monroe, died unexpectedly of a heart attack around 1 p.m. Feb. 26 in his home. Services were held. The Rev. Mike Vandergriff from Victory Church of God of New Tazewell, Tenn. officiated. Cremation has taken place. Coffey Funeral Home, Tazewell, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. Surviving are his wife; his father of Harrogate, Tenn., and a brother, Greg of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his mother. Born Aug. 19, 1964, in Monroe, he was the son of Johnie and Martha (Baird) Vandergriff. He married Christina Ownby April 13, 2002. NOTE: Johnie owned the Clinch Mountain Winery.

I found a list a few years ago that listed all the States and their fees for Vital Records but I can't find it now can anyone help with this. Appreciate your help Margaret

Obituaries:Updated: Tuesday, March 8, 2005 9:01 AM EST Bessie A. Gaylor, 91 CLAIRFIELD, Tenn. - Bessie A. Gaylor, 91, passed away Monday, march 7, 2005, at Jellico Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1914, in Whitley County, Ky., the daughter of the late G.F. and Rachel Hyden. She was the step-daughter of John Davis. and was a member of Fonde Church of God Mountain Assembly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Hyden; sister, Heida Jane Hyden; daughter-in-law, Peggy Gaylor. Survivors include her children: Dewey (Roberta) Lawson, Williamsburg, Ky., Rev. Bill (Alice) Gaylor, Clairfield, Loretta (Neal) Hill, Clairfield, Carolyn Gaylor VonPein, Lafayette, Ind., Wayne Gaylor, Clairfield, Lois (J.B.) Brewer, Clairfield, Jack (Geraldean) Gaylor, Pruden, Tenn., Michael (Jill) Gaylor, Fonde, special chosen daughter, Wilma Mays, Fonde; sister-in-law, Arizona Hyden, Clinton, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Creech Funeral Home with the Rev. Lonnie Lyke, the Rev. Cecil Johnson, and the Rev. Jody Moore presiding. Music will be by Rev. Jody Moore, Rev. Lonnie and Linda Lyke, Deborah, Terry, and the Fonde Church choir. Interment will be in Green Hills Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Thursday. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, which is in charge of arrangements.

List you that are researching GOIN should email Barb: [email protected] thats her line. i have GOIN in my MAYES. also i posted a story on my pages. the lady that wrote it was i think a GOIN. i can't find her to get real permission. the story is about ELIJAH GOIN & my great-great grandfather in a court battle in a slander suit started in 1853. this link takes you to it. Ray. http://tippytnn.topcities.com/moore/gmcb.htm 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.

Hey, I was just curious to see if you had any information on the family of Pleasant GOINS ( died about 1839) and his wife, Permelia DAMERON? Thanks Steve Smith ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 3:32 PM Subject: [TNCLAIBO-L] Burton Goin > Dear Eddie Goin > > I have some information that connects to Ellen Goin from the book > by P.G. Fulkerson, Early Settlers Of Claiborne County > > This information may show the lineage of WILSON (WILTS) GOIN and > ELLEN GOIN. > > BURTON GOIN came to Lonesome Valley, from North Carolina about > 1835. His children were: > > Wilson Goin , Married Matilda Dyer > > Thomas Goin, married Suffa Goin > > Polly Goin, married John Hall, moved to Missouri > > Etta Goin, Married Levi Goin, son of William Goin > > Cassie Goin, married John Goin > > Betsy Goin, married John Goin. She was his second wife. > > Burton Goin was a brother to William Goin (and probably both were > brothers to Thomas Goin.) > > Eddie, I will forward an E-Mail from [email protected] which gives > you the meticulous research of Leon Meyers on the subject of Ellen > Goin. Incidentally Leon was recently deceased. He loved the subject > of the Goin Lineage and his passing was a tragedy for all of us. > > Warren Tyndale Faulkner > > > ==== TNCLAIBO Mailing List ==== > Please remember....NO FLAMES, NO SOLICITING, JOKES, POLITICS, VIRUS > WARNINGS, 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. >

Hope this is the way to do this. Starting 3-9-05 new email address will be [email protected] Thanks - Helen

Dear Eddie Goin I have some information that connects to Ellen Goin from the book by P.G. Fulkerson, Early Settlers Of Claiborne County This information may show the lineage of WILSON (WILTS) GOIN and ELLEN GOIN. BURTON GOIN came to Lonesome Valley, from North Carolina about 1835. His children were: Wilson Goin , Married Matilda Dyer Thomas Goin, married Suffa Goin Polly Goin, married John Hall, moved to Missouri Etta Goin, Married Levi Goin, son of William Goin Cassie Goin, married John Goin Betsy Goin, married John Goin. She was his second wife. Burton Goin was a brother to William Goin (and probably both were brothers to Thomas Goin.) Eddie, I will forward an E-Mail from [email protected] which gives you the meticulous research of Leon Meyers on the subject of Ellen Goin. Incidentally Leon was recently deceased. He loved the subject of the Goin Lineage and his passing was a tragedy for all of us. Warren Tyndale Faulkner

1855 LETTER, ELI GOIN TO ISAAC GOIN Black text is from page 547 and 548 of "GOIN AND VARIANTS" Red text is comments by Leon Meyers The following is a transcript of the 1855 letter of Eli Goin (Eli GOIN born March 2, 1825, son of Levi GOIN who was born 1778) of Claiborne County, Tennessee to his brother, Isaac Goin (Isaac GOIN born January 25, 1806, son of Levi GOIN who was born 1778 and brother to Eli, the letter writer) in McLeansboro, Illinois. May 28, 1855 Stae (State) of Tennessee Claborn (Claiborne) County Dear Brother and sister: I one time more take my pen in hand to write a few lines to you to inform you that we are all well at this time, but MOTHER (MOTHER, Elizabeth (STALLIONS) GOIN, born 1783, wife of Levi GOIN born 1778, mother of Eli and Isaac) she is unwell at this time an has bin very unwell but is some better. Hoping these few lines may find you all well and doing well.We received your letter some time in April in the year 1855 bearing the of Sept 4th 1854. Which make us glad to hear that you was all well an sorry to hear of your bad crops and dol (dollar) times. I have nothing strange to write you. I believe the connections are all well as far as I now (know). You requested us to answer your letter and give full satisfaction. I will do soe with pleasure. WILLIAM GOIN (William GOIN, born 1803, brother of letter writer) lives is doing tolerable well, PLEASANT (Pleasant GOIN, born 1808, brother of letter writer) lives on the river where he did wen (when) you left this country and he is doing very well. R.D.GOIN (Richard GOIN, born 1810, brother of letter writer) lives in Laurel County, Kentucky. He is doing vary well - ELIJAH (Elijah GOIN, born 1815, brother of letter writer) lives on the creek yet. PHILLIP KECK (Phillip KECK, husband of Rachel (GOIN) KECK, Rachel born Sep. 29, 1816 and sister of letter writer) lives over on little Baren Creek. LeROY (LeRoy GOIN, born 1821 and brother of letter writer) lives in Missouri. JAMIMA (Jamima Jane GOIN, born 1827, sister of letter writer) and her man live on the ridge. STERLING (Sterling GOIN, born Nov 4, 1818, brother of letter writter) and ELI (Eli GOIN, born Mar. 2, 1825, the letter writer) live on the same old place and we are all doing as well as now (know) how. This country has altered mitey since you left it. Thay is houses now whare you wouldn't beleve pepol would live. I think peopal is doing better now than thay was when you left this country. You requested to now (know) something aboute Unkle (uncle) URIAH (Uriah GOIN, born 1785, uncle of the letter writer) and his sons and sons in law. Uncle and his family live at the same place whar (where) they did when you left this country. LEVI GOIN ESQ (Levi GOIN, born 1810, son of Uriah GOIN) he lives whare (where) he did. NELSON (GOIN) (Nelson GOIN, born Nov. 18, 1818, son of Uriah GOIN) he lives on the same place. RIGHTE HOLTON (Righte HOLTON-James Righte HOLTON, born 1800, son-in-law of Uriah GOIN, husband of Martha GOIN, born 1809, who was daughter of Uriah GOIN) he has moved to Kentucky, Pelsky (Pulaski) County. I suppose he is doing very well in that country. RILEY HOLTON (Riley HOLTON-William Riley HOLTON, born 1810, son-in-law of Uriah GOIN, husband of Elizabeth GOIN, born 1817, who was daughter of Uriah GOIN) he lives on that little ______ thare (there) above KECK. WM DYKES (William Dykes, born Sep. 8, 1812, son-in-law of Uriah GOINS, husband of Sarah Alice GOIN, born Oct. 11, 1813, who was daughter of Uriah GOIN) lives on the old CAPPS place. WM KECK (???? was this Nancy GOIN, born 1817, husband ??) he is dead, he died laste fall. The widow and her family lives on the creek just below ware (where) LIGE ( ??? who is LIGE ??) lives. JOHN GREEN (John Green, husband of Mahaby GOIN, daughter of Uriah GOIN) is MEHALYS man, he lives near the widow KECK on a branch called Curr's branch. The old man KECK (John Keck, born about 1795 ??) lives on the same place, his children is all married, MATTHEW (Matthew KECK, born about 1829 ??) lives with the old man. SPENSOR EDWARDS (Spensor EDWARDS ??) he is dead. He has been dead five or six years. his family live on the same place whare (where) they did. THE HARPER'S. HESIKIAH (Hezekiah HOPPER, born 1792, son of Harmon HOPPER born Apr. 1760) live on the ridge, JESSIE HARPER (Jesse HOPPER, born Oct. 18, 1787, son of Harmon HOPPER born Apr. 1760. Jesse HOPPER married a Martha STALLENGS-possibility that this is a younger sister of Elizabeth (STALLIONS) GOIN) live at the same place whar (where) he did. THOMAS HARPER (Thomas HOPPER, born 1794, son of Harmon HOPPER born Apr. 1760) he lives in Kentucky. JOHN HARPER (John HOPPER, born Feb. 25, 1803, son of Harmon HOPPER born Apr. 1760) live on the Coots (????????) place below OLD JESSE (Jesse HOPPER, see above). LIVINGSTON HARPER (Livingston HOPPER, born 1800, son of Harmon HOPPER born Apr. 1760) lives with his son HUSTON (Houston HOPPER, born 1831, son of Livingston HOPPER). OLD GRANNY HARPER (Sarah (COLE) HOPPER, born 1763, wife of Harmon HOPPER born Apr. 1760) she is dead, she died last fall. ISAAC GOIN (Isaac Abraham GOIN, born 1783, uncle of letter writer) lives ware (where) he did. JOHN (John A.GOIN, born Dec. 22, 1814, son of Isaac Abraham GOIN) an MARTIN (Martin VanBuren GOIN, born 1818, son of Isaac Abraham GOIN) an WILLIAM GOINS (William James GOIN, born 1832, son of Isaac Abraham GOIN) are all in Missouri. OMA (Oma-Naomi GOIN, born 1820, daughter of Isaac Abraham GOIN) is married, she married the man by the name of RANEY (Ezekiel RANEY). OLD GEORGE FORD (George Washington FORD, born Jan. 10, 1789) he still lives at the same old place. All of his children is married but one. That is RICHARD, (Richard B. FORD, born Mar. 11, 1832, son of George Washington FORD) he still stays with the old man. WILA (Wila-Wiley Alfred FORD, born Feb. 13, 1815, son of George Washington FORD) lives on the ridge at the big house. ELIJAH (Elijah T. FORD, born Apr 1, 1817, son of George Washington FORD) lives in Kentucky. SPENCER (Spencer B. FORD, born Feb.25, 1819, son of George Washington FORD) lives in (?Arkansas). GEORGE LINCH (George LYNCH, husband of Peggy A. FORD born Dec. 14, 1810, who was daughter of George Washington FORD) and GREENBERY (Greenberry FORD, born Dec. 15, 1820, son of George Washington FORD and husband of Nancy LYNCH) lives thar (there) to. RICHARD HARPER, (Richard H. HARPER, born Feb 16, 1814, husband of Nancy Ann FORD, born Dec. 20, 1812, daughter of George Washington FORD) his wife died and he married one of THOMAS HARPER gurles (girls) (Thomas HOPPER's daughter Frankey HOPPER, was Richard HARPER's second wife) an went to the Missouri. WILLIAM (William Perry FORD, born May 20, 1825, son of George Washington FORD) and JAMES (James Preston FORD, born July 22, 1827, son of George Washington FORD) and ISAAC (Isaac Nicholas FORD, born Apr. 13, 1834, son of George Washington FORD) live on the old Harper place. Crops were vary (very) sorry in this country, corn is worth from 50 to 75 cents per bushel. wheat is worth $1 per bushel. All other produce is according to that. Good horses is worth $100. Mules sell very high. Cows and calves went from $12 to $18. I wante you to rite (write) to me as soon as you git this leter. Your leter was a long time coming to hand. I got it at last. Direct your next letter to Tazwell for they are more apt to get mislayed when they are sent to the little ______ offices. I answered the bigger parts of your letter. If I have not answered you satisfactorily I will in my next leter. If thar (there) is anybody here that you want to now (know) any thing aboute let me now (know) it an I will tell you. 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Do you have the letter of Levi Goin, I think I have it some where. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 2:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [TNCLAIBO-L] Burton Goin Dear Eddie Goin I have some information that connects to Ellen Goin from the book by P.G. Fulkerson, Early Settlers Of Claiborne County This information may show the lineage of WILSON (WILTS) GOIN and ELLEN GOIN. BURTON GOIN came to Lonesome Valley, from North Carolina about 1835. His children were: Wilson Goin , Married Matilda Dyer Thomas Goin, married Suffa Goin Polly Goin, married John Hall, moved to Missouri Etta Goin, Married Levi Goin, son of William Goin Cassie Goin, married John Goin Betsy Goin, married John Goin. She was his second wife. Burton Goin was a brother to William Goin (and probably both were brothers to Thomas Goin.) Eddie, I will forward an E-Mail from [email protected] which gives you the meticulous research of Leon Meyers on the subject of Ellen Goin. Incidentally Leon was recently deceased. He loved the subject of the Goin Lineage and his passing was a tragedy for all of us. Warren Tyndale Faulkner ==== TNCLAIBO Mailing List ==== Please remember....NO FLAMES, NO SOLICITING, JOKES, POLITICS, VIRUS WARNINGS, 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 anyone have this ladies name? & anyone with ties to PIKE & FLOYD Cos,KY.? I'm in touch with a MOORE nearly matching my DNA. thanks Ray 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.

At 08:00 AM 3/7/2005 -0700, you wrote: >I find no reference to a Wilts Goin. William Goin doesn't seem to apply >either as there is no one named Ellen connected to any one >named William Goin. I ask anyone that might read this to help me >clarify this. > >Warren Tyndale Faulkner From Leon Meyers correspondence and gedcom to Louise Johnson Kohl Denny or Marla: (E-mail sent 9/30/99) Claiborne County Pioneer Project shows Eleanor (Elender) GOIN born abt. 1837 married Andrew PHILLIPS. The 1850 Claiborne County census shows the following: Elender GOIN age 13, living in house 789 with Wilson GOIN (assume that Elender is Wilson's daughter). Elenor E. GOIN age 18 is living in house 1048 with the William HAMILTON family. She is listed as white. Also listed in the same household is a Francis M. GOIN, age 20. Francis could be Elenor E. GOIN's brother or husband. Also in the same household is Henry GOIN, age 43, which could be Elenor and Francis's father, but he is listed as Mulatto. Andrew PHILIPS age 11 is living in house 444 with Biddy "FILIPS" who I assume is his mother. Claiborne County Marriages CD shows: Elinor GOINS married Andrew PHILLIPS on April 26, 1857. 1860 Claiborne County Census shows: No trace of Andrew PHILLIPS or Elenor E. GOIN. Elendor GOINS (female) age 22 is still living with Wilson GOINS in household 970. Did Andrew PHILLIPS die and Elender move back in with her father, of did Andrew PHILLIPS marry Elenor E. GOIN and they moved out of the county? "Lineage of Ethan E. Faulkner" written by Ethan Faulkner in 1956 shows: "Second wife of Colbert Day was Ellen GOIN WATSON, b. 1839, Tenn.; m.1862. Ellen GOIN WATSON, a widow, was first married to George WATSON. She was the daughter of Wilts GOIN of Claiborne Co., Tenn." Colbert Day was Ethan Faulkner's grandfather and Colbert did not die until Ethan was 18 years old. I have no reason to doubt Ethan's information on his Grandfather. I'm trying to determine exactly who Ellen GOIN WATSON was and her parents. I believe "Wilts GOIN" was Wilson GOIN and Ellen GOIN WATSON was Elender GOIN, his daughter. Leon Meyers

In a message dated 3/6/2005 8:23:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: message dated 3/5/2005 1:11:56 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Subj:[TNCLAIBO-L] (no subject) Date:3/5/2005 1:11:56 PM Pacific Standard Time From: [email protected] To: [email protected] In a message dated 3/4/2005 2:18:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, Eshiflet6239 writes: Hi mister Faulkner, I am a great grand son of Colbert Day, and Ellen Goin Day, of Claiborne County Tennessee. Think that would make me a third cousin, to you. Your grand mother, Sarah Day, was my great aunt. She was a sister to my grand father, William Patterson, Day. Can you tell me Whether or not, Colbert Day was related to The Ransom Day, Who was in the Revolutionary War? Also, do you know, if he was related to C, M, Day, who lived in Claiborne, then moved to Missouri and stayed for a few years, then, came bak to Tennessee? I would be very thankful to you if you can answer these questions for me. Earl Shiflet. My email address is, eshiflet6239.aol.com. Hi Earl, Good to find a cousin. Or should I say half-cousin as William Patterson Day was a half brother to my Grandmother, Sarah Elizabeth Day who married William Matthew Faulkner, my Grandfather. I too have wonered about Ransom Day but can find no connection to the Colbert Day Line. Still, though there could be and it just hasn't been found---Nicholas Day, Sr. had thousands of offspring as the following website will attest. http://www.calweb.com/~wally/darke/w-day1.htm Now as to a C.M. Day I am at a loss. Sorry REGARDS COUSIN EARL Warren Tyndale Faulkner I am researching my Goin(s) ancestors from Claiborne Co. Who are your Ellen Goin's ancestors? Eddie Goins I have the following from Ethan Faulkner's booklet, Lineage of Ethan E. Faulkner in which he states: Second wife of Colbert Day (Sec,III) was Ellen Goin Watson, Tenn.;, b. 1839, m. 1862. Ellen Goin Watson a widow, was first married to George Watson. She was the daughter of Wilts Goin of Claiborne, Co, Tenn. I find no reference to a Wilts Goin. William Goin doesn't seem to apply either as there is no one named Ellen connected to any one named William Goin. I ask anyone that might read this to help me clarify this. Warren Tyndale Faulkner,

list, i'm on the WORLD MOORE DNA project & FAMILY TREE. has anyone on this list done DNA?. seems my MOOREs are from NC. & also seems to be a TX connection like my great uncles said. what was a real surprise is a CAMERON of NOVA SCOTIA,CANADA was a close match! anyone researching CAMERON? or other spellings of it? anyone have a John Parker Moore. ? thanks Ray Moore. 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 6 Mar 2005 SHOFFNER,GRACIE JUNITA SHELBY - age 84 was born July 28, 1920 and passed away March 4, 2005 at the Claiborne County Nursing Home. She was saved at an early age and was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; James & Luella Shelby; husband, John Shoffner; son Jackie Lee Shoffner; 2 grandchildren, Johnny & Kestle Mabe; 1 sister and 2 brothers. She is survived by her children: special daughter: Monia Shoffner of Tazewell, Tn, Ada & Lawrence Mabe Bonnie & Dewey Massengill all of Tazewell, Tn; sons & wives: Doyal & Jenetta Shoffner, Bill & GlenEtta Shoffner, Bob & Kay Shoffner of Sharp Chapel, Tn, Rev. Willlard & Sally Wilder of Bulls Gap, Tn; sister & husband: Frank & Anna Mae Davis of New Tazewell, Tn; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family received friends from 6 until 9 P.M. Saturday night at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral service 2:00 P.M. Sunday in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Shoffner Cemetery in Sharp Chapel. Ministers: Rev. Bob Keck, Rev. Willard Wilder and Rev. Jimmy Poore, Singer: Roy Hicks. Pallbearers: grandsons. 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