Watie Cosby April 14, 1916-March 9, 2007 story updated March 09. 2007 11:03PM Services have been set for Watie Cosby, 90, of Monroe, who died at 3:15 a.m. Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital, where she had been for a week. She had been in poor health for six months. Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bacarella Funeral Home, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Roy Southerland, pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church, and the Rev. Joe Bryant, pastor of Union Street Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Born April 14, 1916, in Claiborne County, Tenn., she was the daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth (Lambert) Ellison. She married Maynard Cosby Dec. 15, 1932, in Claiborne County. They moved to Monroe in 1942. He died May 29, 1986. A homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and canning. She was a member of Union Street Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Lester (Barbara) of Monroe; a daughter, Bronitte (Robert) Yoas of Monroe; a son-in-law, Carl Davidson of Monroe; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Thurman; five daughters, three in infancy and Arizella Davidson and Onilee Webb; 19 siblings, and a great-grandson, Jeff Miller. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent through www.bacarellafuneralhome.com. Picture on line at http://www.monroenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070310/OBITS/1031 00031&SearchID=73275774510350 *********************************** Geneva Shoffner Feb. 20, 1931-March 19, 2007 story updated March 20. 2007 11:00AM Geneva Shoffner, 76, of Monroe died at 1:35 p.m. Monday at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center, where she had been for two weeks. She had been in poor health for a month. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bacarella Funeral Home. She will lie in state from 3 until services at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the mausoleum at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. The Rev. Roy Southerland, pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate. Born Feb. 20, 1931, in Harrogate, Tenn., she was the daughter of Birtis Alden and Oddie Virginia (Jesse) Kelly. She married Charles Rufus Shofffner Oct. 31, 1951, in Warren. He died May 5, 1993. Surviving are a son, Larry of Grosse Pointe Woods; a daughter-in-law, Joanne Burns of Grosse Pointe Woods, and two brothers, Lawrence of Florida and Clayton of Ohio. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Palmer, Paris, Banner and Clarence, and four sisters, Lula Belle Hurst, Hazel Cosby, Ollie Mae Edmondson and Retha Sparks. Memorials may be made to Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. Online condolences may be sent through www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.

Hi Folks, I'm working on the latest edition of "The Stone Marker" for the Cemetery Association. If you aren't a member you're missing out on Cemetery updates such as..... Cunningham Cemetery, Shoemaker Cemetery, Robertson Cemetery, Mayes Cemetery, Morning Star Cemetery. We're adding four new Cemetery updates to the Spring edition of the Newsletter. All these updates should be added to your Cemetery Book if you own it so don't miss out. If you've missed the updates you can order back issues for $5.00 each. (see below) You definately need to join the CCCA to continue receiving the newsletter and the updates. Please ask me, I'll be happy to send anyone a membership form. Pam "The Stone Marker" BACK ISSUES REQUEST FORM August 2005 Edition Index PG. 1 In Loving Memory & Veteran Headstone/Markers PG. 2 Cunningham Cemetery Update, Cemetery Preservation & Restoration Hints PG. 2-3 Letter to the Editor (Claiborne Progress) PG. 3-15 Obit Lookups Quantity Requested _________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ April 2006 Edition Index PG. 1-2 Message from the President PG. 3-4 Financial Statement PG. 4 New County Map & Cemetery Locations PG. 5 Cemetery Preservation Cleaning DON'TS, Meeting Notice, Stories in Stone PG. 6-7 The African Burial Ground PG. 8-11 Shoemaker Cemetery Update, 1980 - 2006 PG. 11-16 Obit Lookups PG. 16-17 Abel Lanham Dedication PG. 17-20 A Tribute to Abel Lanham PG. 21 Membership Form Quantity Requested _________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------ August 2006 Edition Index Cover page Board of Directors PG. 1 Message from the President PG. 1- 8 Civil War Vets buried in Claiborne County PG. 8 - 9 Tombstone Studies PG. 9 - 11 Robertson Cemetery Updates PG. 11 - 12 Mayes (Lonesome Valley) Cemetery Updates PG. 12 - 13 Morning Star Cemetery Updates Quantity Requested _________________ Total Quantity Requested _______ Amount Enclosed _________ Mail Check or Money Order, payable to: The Claiborne County Cemeteries Association (CCCA) P. O. Box 2268 New Tazewell, Tennessee 37824 ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

>From the Knoxville News Sentinel 21 Mar 2008 LARGE, GUSSIE VICTORIA - age 92 of Tazewell, TN, was born on February 15, 1915 and passed away on March 19, 2007 at the Tri-State Manor in Harrogate. She was a member of Mayes Chapel Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her: parents, Robert Lee and Ona (Poore) Cline; husband, Lawrence Costal Large; grandson, Gregory Large; brother, Ernest C. Cline. She is survived by her: daughter and son- in-law, Ruth and Hal Broome of Knoxville, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Debbie Large of Strawberry Plains, TN, Joe and Barbara Large of New Tazewell, TN, David and Patricia Large of Tazewell, TN; grandchildren, Donnie Large of White Pine, TN, Bobbie Rhines of White Pine, TN, Michael Large of White Pine, TN, Nancy Broome Pearsall of Knoxville, TN, Diane Broome Spining of Knoxville, TN, Terry Large of Cornilas, NC, Jamie Popas of Dayton, OH, Alyssa Large of Tazewell, TN; 14 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; brother, Virgil Lee and wife Ruby Cline of Knoxville, TN; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Claiborne Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 7:30 pm with the Reverend Travis Chumley, Reverend Reggie Large and the Reverend Bill Rimmer officiating. Music by Janice Derreberry and the Blairs Creek Singers. Burial will be Thursday at 11:00 at the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Andrew Birdwell, Michael Large, Mark Large, Keith Sandefur, Mike Campbell and Eugene Cline. Honorary Pallbearers: Hollis Large, Larry Cline, John Greer and Donnie Large. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Slate Creek is a branch off Powell River in the McNew Hollow area. It is east of Locust Grove in the Goin area of Claiborne County John Keck Sr. owned land "on the head of Slate Creek" that bordered John McNews land. At 08:03 AM 3/17/07 -0500, you wrote: >Hello List, > In traceing back thru the life story of our Uncle Josh Stapleton, he >states that they were living in the Earls Hollow area in the mid 1930's >(prior to TVA's Norris Dam) and moved to the Slate Creek area. Access to >this area seemed to be made by water. I assume he was refering to the Powell >River. Can anyone tel me where This Slate Creek area might be? Thanks so >much. Jean and Arion Cole > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message visit my home page at http://home.att.net/~virginiab/index.html

Hello List, In traceing back thru the life story of our Uncle Josh Stapleton, he states that they were living in the Earls Hollow area in the mid 1930's (prior to TVA's Norris Dam) and moved to the Slate Creek area. Access to this area seemed to be made by water. I assume he was refering to the Powell River. Can anyone tel me where This Slate Creek area might be? Thanks so much. Jean and Arion Cole

_JOSEPH DONALD CHARLTON BRYANT_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/bryant_01.txt) _JANE CAROL CHUMLEY_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/chumley_02.txt) _LAURA E. FORD_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/ford_03.txt) _LINDA JANE (SILER) GIBSON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/gibson_04.txt) _RAY P. HASKEW_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/haskew_05.txt) _VIRGINIA RUTH HOLT_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/holt_06.txt) _BILLY NATHAN KING_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/king_07.txt) _JIMMIE "GRANNY" MABE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/mabe_08.txt) _MARGARET JUNE MONTGOMERY_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/montgomery_09.txt) _JONATHAN BOONE PATTERSON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/patterson_10.txt) _DAVID MICHAEL POLLARD_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/pollard_11.txt) _NANNIE PEARL (MYERS) SHOCKLEY_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/03/13/claiborne_progress/obituaries/shockley_12.txt) JOSEPH DONALD CHARLTON BRYANT Joseph Donald Charlton Bryant, age 27, of Tazewell, was born July 16, 1979 and passed away from this earthly vale February 25, 2007. He was saved at the age of 8 and was a member of Chittum's Chapel Baptist Church. Joseph was a veteran of the United States Army where he received The Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Medal, and Army Service Ribbon. Joseph enjoyed fishing, time with his two Jack Russell Terriers, and was a huge sports fan, especially of the UT Vols Football. He had a great sense of humor, evoking laughter from those around him. He leaves behind many fond memories for his surviving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his infant son: Emmitt Riley Bryant; grandfathers: Charley Bryant, Rev. Donald Fannon; uncle: Jonathan Emmett Fannon. He is survived by his mother: Peggy L. Fannon of Tazewell; father: Robert M. Bryant of Tazewell; brother: Michael Shayne Bryant of Tazewell; paternal grandmother: Georgia Bryant of Middlesboro, Ky.; maternal grandmother: Ima Jean Fannon of Tazewell; uncles: Donald M. (Sandy) Fannon of Jonesborough, Darryl Fannon of Knoxville, Larry Lucci of Tazewell, Q. Norachaipeerapat of Boca Raton, Fl.; aunts: Angie Massengill of New Tazewell, Jo Ann (Gene) Hatfield of Tazewell; cousins: Braxton Fannon, Nikki Brooks, Robert Hatfield, Jason Hatfield, Jacob Long; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, March 1 at 11 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jackie Cunningham, Rev. Bill Rimmer, and Rev. Bill Chapman officiating. Music provided by Sherry and Mike Campbell, Bobbie Arnold, and Tom and Billie Edwards of Chittum's Chapel. Burial in Irish Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Pallbearers: Donald M. Fannon, Darryl Fannon, Jeffery Keck, Josh Wise, Jeremy Buchanan and Ryan White. Honorary Pallbearers: Brian Turner and Don Thacker. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. JANE CAROL CHUMLEY Jane Carol Chumley, age 63, of New Tazewell, was born October 26, 1943 and passed away March 6, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Watson's Chapel American Christian Church. She worked at Bushline for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents: Victor and Ida Jungi. She is survived by her husband: James Shelby Chumley; daughter: Kathy and Tony Sutton; son: James Robert "Bud" Chumley; grandchildren: Jonathan and Courtney Sutton all of New Tazewell; sisters: Joann Cochran of St Mary's, Oh., Betty Long of Morristown; special friends: Buddy and Evelyn Hatmaker of New Tazewell; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, March 8 at 11 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Frye, Rev. Dallas Harrell, and Rev. Tommy Russell officiating. Songs by Watson's Chapel Choir, Lindsey Keck, and Rev. Dallas Harrell. Burial in the Meyers Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rodney Dooley, Mike Smith, Scoot Stewart, Paul McMillian, Randy Davis, Roy Keck. Honorary pallbearers: Marty Rouse, Steve Coffey. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. LAURA E. FORD Laura E. Ford, age 92, of Monroe, Mi. was born September 19, 1914 in Harrogate and passed away March 3, 2007 in Alterra Sterling House. She was a member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Amanda (Lester) Rowlett. She was preceded in death by husband: Roy E. Ford; daughter: Norma LaPointe; brothers: Wylie, Gillis, and Murphy Rowlett; sisters: Elizabeth Lambert, Pearl Fowler, Maude Fowler, Edna Idol, and Flora Hall; grandsons: Alexander and Matthew Fletcher. She is survived by her sons: William F. (Wanda), Paul E. (Diane), Ronald E. (Paula) and Donald E. (Jean) all of Monroe, Mi.; daughter: Carolyn Sue (Anthony) Fletcher of LaSalle, Mi.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 6 at 11 a.m. at Bacarella Funeral Home in Monroe, Mi. with Rev. Von Loop, pastor of Frenchtown Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle, Mi. Bacarella Funeral Home in charge. LINDA JANE (SILER) GIBSON Linda Jane (Siler) Gibson, age 62, of Tazewell, was born January 9, 1945 and passed away March 9, 2007 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer for 18 years. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She retired June 30, 2006 from the Claiborne County Board of Education after 38 years of service. She spent 6 years in the classroom, 18 years as assistant principal, 4 years as principal of Claiborne County High School, and 10 years as an educational supervisor in the county. She was preceded in death by her father: James H. Siler; infant brother: James Siler III; infant grandson: James Tyler Beeler; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Will A. and Mary R. Fugate; brother-in-law: Mike Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 41 1/2 years: Chester Gibson of Tazewell; daughters: Kelli Gibson of Tazewell, Kristi and husband Kelly Beeler of Woodruff, Sc.; grandchildren: Emaleigh, Eryn and Lauryn Beeler of Woodruff, Sc.; mother: Lucille Siler of Lafollette; brothers: Chester and wife Mary Siler of Lafollette, Van and wife Neita Siler of Huffman, Tx.; sister: Brenda Anderson of Kingston; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, March 12 at 11 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Overholt officiating. Eulogy by Donna Thomas. Music provided by Rose Watkins and Barbara Hatfield. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Randy Jennings, Richard Jennings, Joe Overton, David Gibson, Bill Williams, Eugene Watkins, Rick Rowland, and Steve Bolinger. Honorary pallbearers: Claiborne County Board of Education and Employees of First Century Bank. A memorial scholarship is being established in the memory of Linda Gibson for the continuing education of a Claiborne High School Senior Student. Contributions can be sent to First Century Bank, 1780 N. Broad St., Tazewell, TN 37879, and designated for the Linda Gibson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. RAY P. HASKEW Ray P. Haskew, age 84, of Harrogate, was born June 7, 1922 and passed away February 20, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was owner of The Hunkstand, Ray's Caf/, and Gap of the Cumberland's Trading Post, which was located across from Lincoln Memorial University. He was preceded in death by wife: Margarette Potter Haskew; parents: Carl Aaron Haskew and Lena Poore Haskew. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law: Nancy and Kenneth West of Harrogate; grandson: Kendal Aaron Haskew West. Graveside services were Friday, February 23 at 11 a.m. at the Harrogate Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Luckadoo officiating. Friends and family served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers: Rudy Clark, Glen Hill, and Richard Peace. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, or www.reecefh.com VIRGINIA RUTH HOLT Virginia Ruth Holt, age 67, of Tazewell, was born March 30, 1939 and passed away March 7, 2007 at the UT Hospital in Knoxville. She was a member of Back Valley Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: William Redford and Laura Collins; and all of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 50 years: Dean Holt of Tazewell; daughters and sons-in-law: Judy and Calvin Wilder of Cumberland Gap, Joyce and Rick Maloney of Sneedville, Jan and Jerry Wilder of Tazewell, Michelle and Dennis Ferguson of Tazewell; son and daughter-in-law: Jerry and Rhonda Holt of Sneedville; grandchildren: Billy, Melissa, Dennis, Stacy, Christopher, Crystal, Jamie, Kimberly and Dakota; nine great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, March 9 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alonzo Collins and Rev. Kester Bunch officiating. Songs by The Bunch Family. Burial in the Collins Cemetery in Lee County, Va. Pallbearers: Dennis Ferguson, Harold Bolden, Gleson Johnson, Tony Butcher, Dennis Givens, and David Holt. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. BILLY NATHAN KING Billy Nathan King, age 81, of Cumberland Gap, formerly of Wichita Ks. was born November 23, 1925 in Davenport, OK. and passed away February 16, 2007 at his home. He was of The Baptist faith and a Veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by parents: Percy Wayne and Mae Sweet Keller; daughter: Sharon Foltz; brother: Bob King; sister: Maxine Zamorano. Survivors include his wife: Irene King of Cumberland Gap; daughter: Peggy (and Dr. Ray) Stowers of Harrogate; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. Memorial services were Monday, February 19 at 11 a.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Dr. Phil Hill officiating. Music by Rev. Wendell Stoneburner. A Memorial service was also held on Wednesday, February 21 at 11 a.m. at University Friends Church in Wichita, Ks with Rev. Dave Kingrey officiating and music by Gary Foltz. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, or www.reecefh.com JIMMIE "GRANNY" MABE Jimmie "Granny" Mabe, age 81, of Tazewell, was born February 9, 1926 and passed away March 4, 2007 at Tri-State Health Center. She was a member of Chittum Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Enoch and Lizzie Eldridge Jordan; husband: Tom Mabe; son: Ben Mabe; brothers: Sam, Charles, Bill and Alford Jordan; grandson: Kestle Mabe Jr. She is survived by her sons: Kes Mabe and Chris Mabe both of Tazewell; grandchildren: Casey Mabe of Tazewell, John Mabe of Crane, Mo., Rodney and Jennifer Loop of Lone Mountain; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 7 at 11 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curt Reed officiating. Songs by The Reed Family. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ray Pillion, Dan Smith, Hobart Bunch, Rick Barnard, Eddie Venable, Tom Baker. Honorary pallbearers: Dean Love, Joe Venable, Brian Williamson, Jerry Love, Rick Love, Jackie Dean Williams. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. MARGARET JUNE MONTGOMERY Margaret June Montgomery, age 57, of Woodbine, Ga., passed away February 27, 2007. She attended Atlanthus Hill Baptist Church. She was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. She was preceded in death by her father: Porter Montgomery; mother: Martha Parkey Montgomery; sister: Elizabeth Ann Montgomery. She is survived by her brother: Harry Montgomery of Knoxville; nieces: Joyce Pardue of Jonesboro, Jean Conger of Jonesboro, Kay Clayton of Knoxville, and Goldstine of Knoxville; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial graveside service was held Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Swann Bush officiating. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. JONATHAN BOONE PATTERSON Jonathan Boone Patterson, age 24 of Harrogate, passed away Wednesday January 10, 2007. His parents are Rebecca Patterson of Harrogate and George Patterson of Christiansburg, Va. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Saint John United Methodist Church. The church is located at 2201 E. Broadway, Maryville, Tennessee. The fellowship hall at the church will be open after the service for an informal gathering. Smith Mortuary in Maryville in charge. DAVID MICHAEL POLLARD David Michael Pollard was born January 27, 1949 and passed away March 5, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was the son of the late Andrew Z. and Lucy Riddle Cooling and the late James Mayford Pollard. He was the grandson of the late Ernest "Buck" Riddle. He is survived by his ex-wife and caregiver: Susan Pollard; sister: Carolyn Roberts of Knoxville; brothers and spouses: Kenneth and Glenda Howerton of Lees Summit, Mo., Charles and Judy Cooling of Richmond, Va.; son: David Killingsworth; daughter: Rhonda Killingsworth; three grandchildren all of Alabama; four step-children: Jackson, Jacqueline, and Franklin Morrow of Ohio, David Morrow of Tazewell; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were Friday, March 9 at 11 a.m. at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry McAnally, Rev. Gary Montgomery, and Rev. Gary Tucker officiating. Burial in the Riddle Cemetery at Thorn Hill. Pallbearers: Family and Friends: Leonard Bray, James Bray, Major Bray, Jerry Singleton, Shannon McDaniel, Danny Singleton, Gary Bunch. Honorary pallbearers: Dillion Bray. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. NANNIE PEARL (MYERS) SHOCKLEY Nannie Pearl (Myers) Shockley, age 78, of Middletown, Oh. was born April 27, 1928 in Hancock County and passed away March 8, 2007 at her home. She was the daughter of the late George Nelson and Bessie Lee (Jenkins) Myers. She retired from Senco Staple Products in 1990 after 23 years of service. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son: Charles Shockley; brothers: Carl Myers, Earl Myers and Glen Myers. She is survived by her sons: Raymond (Alice) Shockley, Tony Lee Shockley all of Middletown, Oh.; daughters: Carolyn (Boyd) Pangburn of Lebanon, Oh., Kathren (Bill) Patterson of Middletown, Oh.; nephew: Timmy Myers of Middletown, Oh.; grandchildren: Keith Shockley, Amy Allford, Glyn Shockley, Amy Shockley, Ashley Shockley, Carrie Dennis, Curt Pangburn, Robert Patterson, and Christopher Patterson; nine great grandchildren; sisters: Helen Shockley and Lucille Pennington; brothers: Burchel Myers, EA Myers, Dean Myers, Chester Myers and Junior Myers; and many loving family members and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 13 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William H. Cornn officiating. Burial in the Shockley Cemetery in Thorn Hill. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Mary Lana Wooten, 92 Tazewell, Tenn. - Mary Lana Wooten, 92, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1914, in Strayhorn, Miss., a daughter of the late Jesse L. and Pearl Bennett. She believed in the Baptist Faith. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, gourmet cook, fine seamstress, avid flower gardener, and a watcher of old western movies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Wooten; two children, Buddy Wooten, and Linda Mason and her husband, Luther; and four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include, her two daughters, Joy Mason and husband Clay, Tazewell, and Lana Strickland Frazier and husband Wade, Hernando, Miss.; two sisters, Jessie Watts and Winnie Woody; one brother, Jack N. Bennett; one daughter-in-law, Bessie Wooten Lexa, Ark.; eight grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Green Hills Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Arthur Avery presiding. Music will be by her great-granddaughter Stephanie. Honorary pallbearers will be Clay Mason, Wade Frazier, Wayne Mason, and Donald Short. Memorials are suggested to the Christ of the Cumberland Lutheran Church, 190 Forge Ridge Road, Harrogate, TN 37752. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, which is in charge of arrangements. ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

>From the Knoxville News Sentinel 13 Mar 2007 VENABLE, MS. HAZEL MARGIENEAL- age 92 of Tazewell, was born on June 29, 1914 and passed away on March 12, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Little Sycamore Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her: parents, William and Matilda Hurst; husband, Greely Venable; brothers, Mack, Kyle, Graydon, Cecil, Ronald, Donald, Ray and Gordon Hurst; sisters, Fannie Dunsmore, Gladys Rowe and Jenny Hurst. She is survived by her: daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Brian Duncan of Powell, TN; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Mary Lou Venable of Baneberry, TN; David and Dorothy Venable of Dundee, MI; Joe and Sylvia Venable of Dover, DE; Eddie and Brenda Venable of New Tazewell, TN; step-grandchildren, Elaine Stapleton and Maria Stapleton of Baneberry, TN; Lynn and Beth of Dundee, MI; Joe Venable and Melissa Barber of Hudson, FL; Travis Venable of Knoxville, TN; Shannon Addison of New York, NY; nieces, Mildred Goodman of New Tazewell, TN; Ann Steed of Knoxville, TN; Jean Ellison of California; nephew, Kenneth Rowe of Las Vegas, NV; sisters-in-law, Ruth Stiner of Monroe, MI; Louise Venable of Middlesboro, KY; special friends, Blanche Crawford, Kathy McCroskey and Nancy Pucci; canine companion, Bandit; a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 pm Tuesday, March 13, 2007 with funeral services to follow at 7 pm in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel, the Reverend Irving Gipson and Reverend Ed England officiating. Music by Irving Gipson. Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 11 am in the Irish Memorial Gardens. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

>From The Knoxville News Sentinel 11 Mar 2007 GIBSON, MRS. LINDA JANE (SILER) - age 62 of Tazewell was born January 9, 1945 and passed away March 9, 2007 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer for 18 years. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She retired June 30, 2006 from the Claiborne County Board of Education after 38 years of service. She spent 6 years in the classroom, 18 years as assistant principal, 4 years as principal of Claiborne County High School, and 10 years as an educational supervisor in the county. She was preceded in death by her: father: James H. Siler; infant brother: James Siler III; infant grandson: James Tyler Beeler; father in law and mother in law: Will A. and Mary R. Fugate; brother in law: Mike Anderson. She is survived by her: husband of 41 1/2 years: Chester Gibson of Tazewell, TN; daughters: Kelli Gibson of Tazewell, TN, Kristi and husband Kelly Beeler of Woodruff, SC; grandchildren: Emaleigh, Eryn and Lauryn Beeler of Woodruff, SC; mother: Lucille Siler of Lafollette, TN; brothers: Chester and wife Mary Siler of Lafollette, TN, Van and wife Neita Siler of Huffman, TX; sister: Brenda Anderson of Kingston, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 PM until 8 PM Sunday March 11, 2007 at Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Monday March 12, 2007 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Eddie Overholt officiating and eulogy by Donna Thomas. Music will be provided by Rose Watkins and Barbara Hatfield. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. A memorial scholarship is being established in the memory of Linda Gibson for the continuing education of a Claiborne High School Senior Student. Contributions can be sent to First Century Bank 1780 N. Broad St. Tazewell, TN 37879, and designated for the Linda Gibson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Pallbearers: Randy Jennings, Richard Jennings Joe Overton, David Gibson Bill Williams, Eugene Watkins, Rick Rowland, Steve McbowenBolinger. Honorary Pallbearers: Claiborne County Board Of Education, employees of First Century Bank. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Does anyone have a listing for burials in this cemetery? Or does anyone know where I could get this information? It has many field stones with no names and I think my John Caylor family may be buried there, since they were members of that church. Thanks, Diane dinomc@aol.com ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

I'm looking for any information on the family of John Caylor of Claiborne County. He was born in 1795 in North Carolina. I would be very interested in sharing the information I have on this family. Diane dinomc@aol.com ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

I have the volumes of the deed books that Laura Willis prepared. They give an abstract of each deed and that is why each volume covers only a few years. The abstract gives the grantee, grantor, location, joiners and witnesses - a lot of information. I felt Laura had done this well. There is an index in each volume. The books are 8.5 x 11, soft cover, tape bound. I talked on the phone with Don Simmons of Simmons Publications. They have done some other counties, one being Orange Co., NC and some in KY, maybe others. I think Laura's books are a good resource and Simmons Publications a reputable business. Virginia Fletcher At 09:42 PM 3/9/07 -0500, you wrote: > >List, > >The following message came from a brand new subscriber. Never heard of them >before so buyer beware. > >Pam > > > >In a message dated 3/9/2007 6:25:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, >simmonspublications@hotmail.com writes: > >Subscribers: >I have the following Claiborne County books available: >Deeds: >Vol. 1 - 1802-1806 >Vol. 2 - 1806-1818 >Vol. 3 - 1803-1808 > >Letters of Administration 1878-1921 > >Will and Probate: >Vol. 1 - 1848-1851 >Vol. 2 - 1851-1855 >Vol. 3 - 1855-1865 > > >The deed books are $13.00 each, the Letters $12.00, and the probate books >$15.00 each. If you are interested in any of these books, just e-mail me. >Thanks. > >Laura Willis > > ><BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free >email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at >http://www.aol.com. > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message visit my home page at http://home.att.net/~virginiab/index.html

I am addressing this inquiry to Marla. A few years ago, I believe you were the person who sent me pictures of Martha Nevils and James Campbell's tombstones. I lost the copies as well as the info that went with them. Could you send me the dates of their births and deaths. Were they legible on the stones? Also, do you have the birth/death date for George Washington Nevils? He was Martha's brother. I have dates listed but I'm not sure they are correct. Would appreciate your help. I remember you saying you were working on restoring the stones in the small cemetery. Do you still have the photos, and could you send me copies by email? Pat O'Neal

Ruth M. Ellison April 1, 1921-March 7, 2007 story updated March 09. 2007 11:00AM DUNDEE - Services have been set for Ruth M. Ellison, 85, of Dundee, who died Wednesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. She will lie in state from 10 until services at 11 a.m. Monday at North Monroe Street Church of God, Monroe. The Rev. Rick Massingill, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Fred Cornelius will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Monroe. Born April 1, 1921, in Tazewell, Tenn., she was the daughter of Herman and Florence (Edmondson) Wylie. She married Carl Charles Ellison Feb. 6, 1940, in Angola, Ind. She had worked at Consolidated Paper Co.'s Southside plant and Leake Stamping Co. Since 1939, Mrs. Ellison was a member of North Monroe Street Church of God, where she was Willing Worker secretary/treasurer and a longtime Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, canning, reading, drawing and painting. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Charles (Karen) of LaPorte, Ind., and Thomas of Dundee; a brother, James (Dorothy) of Deerfield; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Marie Bastien; five brothers, Donald, William, Robert, Eugene and R.G., and three sisters, Coralee Goins, Marie Estep and Theo Wylie. Memorials may be made to North Monroe Street Church of God. Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com. *********************** Arthur G. (Jack) Harmon April 23, 1926-March 4, 2007 story updated March 09. 2007 11:00AM Arthur G. (Jack) Harmon, 80, of Monroe died at 1:40 a.m. Sunday at Medilodge of Monroe. He had been ill for eight years. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Walter Salisbury will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born April 23, 1926, in Tazewell, Tenn., he was the son of Arthur Glenn and Nettie (McBee) Harmon Sr. He married Pauline L. Turner June 2, 1947, in Monroe. She died Feb. 25, 1999. Mr. Harmon worked at Consolidated Paper Co.'s Southside plant for 33 years, retiring in 1975. He served in the Army during World War II, and served in the Battle of the Bulge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and dogs. Surviving are a daughter, Pamela F. (Keith) Zion of Lambertville; a sister, Nan Johnson of Tazewell; two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles, and three sisters, Mary Campbell, Frenchie Rouse and Martha Keck. Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.

In a message dated 3/9/2007 4:50:52 AM Pacific Standard Time, cgil@chartertn.net writes: Thanks Pam. Is this the Richard Harper who was married to Nancy Ann Ford, daughter of Rev. George Washington Ford and Elizabeth Cupp? George & Elizabeth Ford are my ggg grandparents. Carol Lynch Gilreath Carol, I don't believe so. The Richard Harper you're looking for was born in 1814. The Richard Harper Pension papers states this particular gentleman was born in 1763. Pam <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

List, The following message came from a brand new subscriber. Never heard of them before so buyer beware. Pam In a message dated 3/9/2007 6:25:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, simmonspublications@hotmail.com writes: Subscribers: I have the following Claiborne County books available: Deeds: Vol. 1 - 1802-1806 Vol. 2 - 1806-1818 Vol. 3 - 1803-1808 Letters of Administration 1878-1921 Will and Probate: Vol. 1 - 1848-1851 Vol. 2 - 1851-1855 Vol. 3 - 1855-1865 The deed books are $13.00 each, the Letters $12.00, and the probate books $15.00 each. If you are interested in any of these books, just e-mail me. Thanks. Laura Willis <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Subscribers: I have the following Claiborne County books available: Deeds: Vol. 1 - 1802-1806 Vol. 2 - 1806-1818 Vol. 3 - 1803-1808 Letters of Administration 1878-1921 Will and Probate: Vol. 1 - 1848-1851 Vol. 2 - 1851-1855 Vol. 3 - 1855-1865 The deed books are $13.00 each, the Letters $12.00, and the probate books $15.00 each. If you are interested in any of these books, just e-mail me. Thanks. Laura Willis _________________________________________________________________ Find a local pizza place, movie theater, and more….then map the best route! http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag1&FORM=MGAC01

Thanks Pam. Is this the Richard Harper who was married to Nancy Ann Ford, daughter of Rev. George Washington Ford and Elizabeth Cupp? George & Elizabeth Ford are my ggg grandparents. Carol Lynch Gilreath

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Thank you for posting this tax list. I believe the John Graves who is listed is my 4th greatgrandfather and the Henry Sharp [my 5th grgrandfather] is this John Graves father/in/law . Ref:John Graves 1703-1804 and his Descendants by Roy Stockwell of Kansas City Missouri 1954. Mina in Missouri ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Smith" <smit5226@bellsouth.net> To: "Claiborne county Mailing list" <Tnclaibo-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 7:17 PM Subject: [TNCLAIBO] 1820 manufacturing census > this tidbit may help someone: > > ------------------------------------ > 1820 Manufacturers Census, Claiborne County, Tennessee. > List of the Different Manufacturing Establishments in Claibourn county > East > Tennessee: > > Frederic Bowlingar, One Smith Shop, 2 tons of raw iron, 2 men employed, > $200 > Capitol invested, $120 anual wages, axes $2.25 each, hoes $1.25 each. > 5 wagons ironed; made 100 axes, 15 hoes, 25 mattacs, 20 ploughs, and 7 > fires > in operation, 1 ire in blast, and 3 stampers. > > Daniel Coffett, One Forge, 50 Tons of raw oar, 10 men employed, $300 > capital > invested, $400 anual wages, 5 tons iron manufactured at $10.00 / 100. > 3 fires in operation, 3 fires in blast; 2 water wheels; 3 stampers. > > Andrew Crocket, One Forge, 200 Tons of rqw oar, 28 men employed, $1166 > Capit0l Invested, $600 anual wages, 50 tons of iron manufactured at $10.00 > / > 100. > 3 fires in operation, 3 fires in blast, 2 water wheels, 3 stampers. > > William Dobbs, One Smith Shop, 1200 Raw Iron, 2 men employed, $120 Capitol > Invested, $80 anual wages, axes $2.25 each, hoes $1.00 each. > 1 waggon ironed, 40 axes maid, 50 hoes maid, 15 mattacs maid, 1 fire in > operation, 1 fire in blast. > > > Elijah Evans, One Hatter Shop, Furshins 200; of wool 200, 2 men employed, > $200 Capitol Invested, $90 anual wages, hats fine $7.00, hats coars. > 500 hats made, fur and wool. > > Larkin Forgason, One Smith Shop, tons of raw iron 2, 2 men employed, $600 > Capitol Invested, $75 anual wages, axes $2.50 each, hoes $2.25 each. > 4 wagons ironed, 200 axes maid, 100 hoes maid, 50 mattacs maid, 25 ploughs > maid, 1 fire in blast, 1 fire in operation. > > John Graves, One Distillery of Whiskey, 2 men employed, $666.66 Capitol > Invested, $100 anual wages, pr gallon 50 cents. > 2000 bushels fograin distilled, 5000 gallons of whiskey distilled. > > Mitchel Robert, Shoe and Boot Maker, the value of the leather $1000, 3 men > employed, $1200 Capitol Invested, $150 anual wages, shoes $2.50, boots $7. > 60 boots, 200 fine shoes, 300 coars shoes. > > Tennessee Margraves, One Tanyard, hides 200, 1 man employed, $400 Capitol > Invested, $50 anual wages, $600 value of articols. > > Peter Marcum, One Smith Shop, Works one ton of raw iron, 2 men employed, > $350 Capitol Invested, $75 anual wages, axes $2.00, hoes $1.25. > 1 wagon ironed, 100 axes maid, 100 hoes maid, 30 mattacs maid, 1 fire in > operation, 1 fire in blast. > > Alford Noal, Shoe and Boot Maker, Sides of Leather 300, 3 men employed > $2000 > Capitol Invested, $150 anual wages, pr pair $2.50, boots $7. > 1 Wagon wheel, 4 stampers, 72 boots. > > David Rogers, Powder Mill, Peter and Brownstone 3450, 2 men employed, $862 > Capitol Invested, per pound 50 cents. > 50 gun barrels made, 1 water wheel. > > Daniel Rice, Gunsmith Shop, Raw Iron 1500, 2 men employed, $200 Capitol > Invested, $100 anual wages, each $10. > > James Walker, One Forge,Raw Oar 105, 16 men employed, $2000 Capitol > Invested, $500 anual wages, 26 tons of iron manufactured, per 100 lbs $10. > 3 fires in operation, 3 fires in blast, 2 water wheels, 3 stampers. > > Henry Sharp, One Distillary of Whiskey, corn 700, 2 men employed, $233.33 > Capitol Invested, 50 cents pr gallon. > 700 bushels of grain distilled, 1500 gals. of whiskey distilled. > > Crampton Harris, One Sadler Shop, raw leather in value $500, 1 man > employed, > $20 each. > 50 saddles maid, 30 bridols maid. > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message