The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Richard Martin Kitzmiller Deakins^1,2,3

M, #19701, b. 18 December 1846, d. 6 January 1907

Parents

Father	James Y. Deakins (b. 1820, d. 1890)
Mother	Anna Walker (b. 1823, d. 1878)

Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Jay Bachman (b. 4 September 1856, d. 6 July 1937)

Son	Argil Alphonse Deakins+ (b. 21 May 1880, d. 5 November 1952)
Daughter	Lula A. Deakins (b. 26 September 1883, d. 7 July 1921)

BASIC FACTS

Richard Martin Kitzmiller Deakins was born on 18 December 1846 in Tennessee.³ He was born on 18 December 1847 in Tennessee.^1,4,3 He and Elizabeth Jay Bachman were married about 1878.³ He died on 6 January 1907, at age 60.^1,4 He was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,4

Richard Martin Kitzmiller Deakins had reference number 19970. He was a Farmer and merchant; Farmer (1900.)^2,3 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1900.) R.M.K. Deakins was a farmer, a Union soldier, and one of the first merchants in the area. His store was located eight miles north of Jonesborough, also served as the Post Office for the Morning Star Route. He also operated a cannery on the farm. His Victorian house was completed in 1890 after nearly four years of construction. (There is a photo of the Deakins home on page 308 of "History of Washington County Tennessee - 1988.") From the information below, it appears that R.M.K. Deakins was also a Justice of the Peace for a time.

The following information came to me from Janelle Morrow Walker Warden. It is from the Washington County Justice of Peace Docket book; judgments from January 2, 1872 until January 5, 1935. The book was given to Dr. William E Kennedy by Parker Street grandson of Ray Kennerly, who was a magistrate and commissioner in Washington County for 12 years.
Notes from Kennedy: "The docket book is a Justice of the Peace Docket. The members of the county commission were also Justices of the Peace at this time and were required to keep a docket of proceedings. This type of judgment was ruled unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court in the 1950s because Justices of the Peace had a financial interest in the decisions made. These types of judgments are now made in Sessions Courts. The book is in fairly good shape except for tears and stain spots."
The last handwritten receipt in the J.P. Docketbook is dated April 19, 1893 and found on page 25. It states: "Received of J.B. Galloway $16.87 on a judgment that J.C. Bacon obtained against T.J. Galloway before R.M.K. Deakins 1892, this April 29, 1893-(signed) / J.C. Bacon."

GRAVE MARKER

R. M. K. DEAKINS
BORN
DEC. 18, 1847
DIED
JAN. 6, 1907
----
Gone but not forgotten.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee

Family Explorer

Argil Alphonse Deakins¹

M, #19702, b. 21 May 1880, d. 5 November 1952

Parents

Father	Richard Martin Kitzmiller Deakins (b. 18 December 1846, d. 6 January 1907)
Mother	Elizabeth Jay Bachman (b. 4 September 1856, d. 6 July 1937)

Pedigree Link

Family 1: Erma Blanche "Blanche" Sherfey (b. 8 July 1896, d. 12 June 1984)

Son	Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr.+ (b. 23 July 1917, d. 1 August 1976)
Son	Richard Sherfey Deakins (b. 6 March 1919, d. 24 November 1944)
Son	Clarence Edward Deakins+ (b. 10 June 1921, d. 4 November 1997)
Son	John Bachman Deakins+ (b. 17 February 1923, d. 5 November 2006)
Daughter	Helen Virginia Deakins (b. 22 August 1924, d. 20 February 2014)

Family 2: Verna S. Martin (b. 14 June 1891, d. 3 December 1914)

Daughter

Verna Elizabeth Deakins+ (b. 9 November 1914, d. 26 March 2011)

BASIC FACTS

Argil Alphonse Deakins was born on 21 May 1880 in Tennessee.^2,3,4 He and Erma Blanche "Blanche" Sherfey were married between 1914 and 1917. He died on 5 November 1952, at age 72, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3,5 He was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.³

Argil Alphonse Deakins was also known as Argil Alfonso Deakins.^2,3,6,4 He had reference number 19971. He was a Farmer.⁶ He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1900.) Argil was a farmer, chosen as Master Farmer of Washington County in 1930. He was President of the First National Bank of Jonesborough, a member of the State Agriculture Adjustment Act Committee.

OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); 6 November 1952; page 18 column 2; (Ancestry.com):

A. A. Deakins, Sr.
FALL BRANCH (Spl.) -- A. A. Deakins, Sr., 72, of Sulphur Springs Community, died at his home early Wednesday morning. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. M. K. Deakins of Sulphur Springs.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Blanche Sherfey Deakins; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Britton, Washington College, Mrs. Joe R. McCrary, Fall Branch; three sons, A. A. Deakins, Jr., Clarence E. and John B. Deakins, all of Route 6, Jonesboro; 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Friday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Fred Strouth, assisted by the Rev. O. R. Tarwater, officiating. The body will lie in state at the church one hour before services. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers: W. D. Smith, Floyd Hudson, John Hudson, James Hudson, Al Sherfey, Bill Squibb, Donald Squibb and Robert Armentrout.

GRAVE MARKER

ARGIL A. DEAKINS SR.
MAY 21, 1880
NOV. 5, 1952.

Citations

[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)

Family Explorer

Lula A. Deakins^1,2

F, #19703, b. 26 September 1883, d. 7 July 1921

Parents

Father	Richard Martin Kitzmiller Deakins (b. 18 December 1846, d. 6 January 1907)
Mother	Elizabeth Jay Bachman (b. 4 September 1856, d. 6 July 1937)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Lula A. Deakins was born on 26 September 1883 in Tennessee.^1,3,2 She was born on 26 September 1888.⁴ She and Robert Nelson Bacon were married about 1913. She died on 7 July 1921, at age 37.^1,4 She was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

Lula A. Deakins had reference number 19972. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1900.) GRAVE MARKER

LULA DEAKINS
WIFE OF
R. N. BACON
SEPT. 26, 1883
JULY 7, 1921. She and Robert Nelson Bacon had children in No Children.¹

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee

Family Explorer

Verna S. Martin^1,2

F, #19704, b. 14 June 1891, d. 3 December 1914

Parents

Father	John Calhoun Alexander Martin (b. 16 November 1845, d. 1918)
Mother	Sarah Jane Bacon (b. 1847, d. 1921)

Pedigree Link

Family: Argil Alphonse Deakins (b. 21 May 1880, d. 5 November 1952)

Daughter

Verna Elizabeth Deakins+ (b. 9 November 1914, d. 26 March 2011)

BASIC FACTS

Verna S. Martin was born on 14 June 1891 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 She was born on 16 June 1891 in Washington Co., Tennessee.³ She died on 3 December 1914, at age 23, in Civil District 14, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 She was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.²

Verna S. Martin had reference number 19973. GRAVE MARKER

VERNA S. DEAKINS
Wife of
A. A. DEAKINS
JUNE 14, 1891
DEC. 3, 1914.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S4021] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914 - 1955" (LDS)

Family Explorer

Verna Elizabeth Deakins^1,2

F, #19705, b. 9 November 1914, d. 26 March 2011

Parents

Father	Argil Alphonse Deakins (b. 21 May 1880, d. 5 November 1952)
Mother	Verna S. Martin (b. 14 June 1891, d. 3 December 1914)

Pedigree Link

Family: Ralph M. "Bud" Britton (b. 5 January 1909, d. 12 August 1979)

Son	James Bachman Britton (b. 28 September 1940, d. 19 August 1980)
Son	Richard Boyd Britton

BASIC FACTS

Verna Elizabeth Deakins was born on 9 November 1914.^1,3 She and Samuel Earl Light were married after 1986.⁴ She died on 26 March 2011, at age 96, in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^5,3 She was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.³

Verna Elizabeth Deakins had reference number 19974. She was educated Attended Carson-Newman College; later graduated from East Tennessee State University.^2,3 She was a Taught in the Washington County, Tennessee school system.² She resided in Washington College, Washington Co., Tennessee (1952); Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1976, 1984.)^6,7,8 OBITUARY - U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection (Ancestry.com)

Verna Deakins Britton Light born November 9, 1914 passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Wellmont Medical Center in Kingsport. She was preceded in death by her parents Argil A. & Blanche Deakins; husbands Ralph Britton and Earl Light; son James Britton and brothers A. A. Jr, Clarence, Richard and John Deakins. She attended Carson Newman College and graduated from East Tennessee State University. She was a retired elementary school teacher in Washington County, TN and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society of Women Teachers. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church in Church Hill. She is survived by her son Richard Britton and wife Mary of Church Hill; sister Helen McCrary of Jonesborough. The Light children Sandra Ford & Carl, Joann Ford, Katherine Jennings & John and Steve Light & Debbie. Grandchildren Randy Britton, Laura Fairchild, Carol Orelup & Michele Farina. Great Grandchildren Brooke & Brittany Crowder, Jordan & Austin Britton, Nicole Orelup, BJ Brennan, Savannah Schmitt, & Daniel Farina and the light of her life great great granddaughter Cameron Kampman. Several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Church Hill Tuesday, March 29th. The family will be receiving friends from 5-7pm followed by the service at 7pm with the Rev. Sam Johnson officiating. Pall Bearers will be L.E. Shepherd, Leo Conant, Austin Britton, Randy Britton, Arnold Fairchild, & Steve Light. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church; PO Box 307; Church Hill, TN 37642. Graveside services will be at 11am Wednesday March 30th at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Jonesborough, TN Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Light family. Service Location: First United Methodist Church of Church Hill Johnson Funeral Home Memorials :.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S12011] Obituary - Verna Elizabeth (Deakins) Britton-Light
[S6173] Genealogy prepared by Janelle (Walker) Warden (Ancestry.com)
[S10736] Obituary - John Bachman Deakins
[S9435] Obituary - Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr
[S9434] Obituary - Argil Alphonse Deakins
[S10074] Obituary - Erma Blanche "Blanche" (Sherfey) Deakins

Family Explorer

Ralph M. "Bud" Britton^1,2,3

M, #19706, b. 5 January 1909, d. 12 August 1979

Parents

Father	George Rollin Britton
Mother	Fannie Boyd

Pedigree Link

Family: Verna Elizabeth Deakins (b. 9 November 1914, d. 26 March 2011)

Son	James Bachman Britton (b. 28 September 1940, d. 19 August 1980)
Son	Richard Boyd Britton

BASIC FACTS

Ralph M. "Bud" Britton was born on 5 January 1909 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,4 He died on 12 August 1979, at age 70, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,4,5,3

Ralph M. "Bud" Britton had reference number 19975. He was educated Graduate of the University of Tennessee.³ He was an Agriculture teacher at Lamar School (39 years.)³ OBITUARY - unknown paper; Tennessee; 1979; http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnwcobit/brittonralphm.jpg

Ralph Britton, fair director, dies at 70
Ralph M. "Bud" Britton, 70, Rt. 14, Jonesboro, died Sunday morning in Johnson City Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Mr. Britton was a son of the late Rollin and Fannie Boyd Britton. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. He was a member of Jonesboro United Methodist Church where he was a member of the board of trustees.
Mr. Britton was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and had been an agriculture teacher at Lamar School for 39 years. He was one of the directors of the Appalachian District Fair and was also a director in the Soil Conservation Service.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Verna D. Britton; two sons, James B. Britton, Rapid City, S.D., Richard B. Britton, Church Hill; one sister, Mrs. Helen Hamblen, Lynchburg, Va.; four grandchildren; one niece.
Dillow-Taylor is in charge.

FUNERAL NOTICE
DILLOW-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME
Jonesboro
Ralph M. (Bud) Britton
Funeral services for Ralph M. (Bud) Britton, age 70, Jonesboro, Route 14, who died Sunday at 3:a.m. will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the Jonesboro United Methodist Church with Rev. William Bull officiating and Rev. Don Moore. Music will be under the direction of Don Squibb. Interment will be the Maple Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Deakins, A.A. Deakins, Terry Deakins, Lloyd Sherfey, Gary Jones, Mike Deakins, L.E. Shepherd, Tim Deakins, C. E. Deakins Jr., Richard Deakins. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday and removed to the church one hour prior to services to lie in state. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Washington County Heart Fund. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesboro, is in charge of the arrangements.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S11582] Obituary - Ralph M. "Bud" Britton
[S6173] Genealogy prepared by Janelle (Walker) Warden (Ancestry.com)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

James Bachman Britton^1,2

M, #19707, b. 28 September 1940, d. 19 August 1980

Parents

Father	Ralph M. "Bud" Britton (b. 5 January 1909, d. 12 August 1979)
Mother	Verna Elizabeth Deakins (b. 9 November 1914, d. 26 March 2011)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

James Bachman Britton was born on 28 September 1940.^1,3 He died on 19 August 1980, at age 39.^1,3

James Bachman Britton had reference number 19976. He resided in Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota (1979.)⁴ His Social Security Number was 411-62-4135, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota.⁵ Enlisted 15 Mar 1962, released 19 Aug 1980.³

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S12468] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850 - 2010 (Ancestry.com)
[S11582] Obituary - Ralph M. "Bud" Britton
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Richard Boyd Britton^1,2

M, #19708

Parents

Father	Ralph M. "Bud" Britton (b. 5 January 1909, d. 12 August 1979)
Mother	Verna Elizabeth Deakins (b. 9 November 1914, d. 26 March 2011)

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)

Family Explorer

Samuel Earl Light^1,2

M, #19709, b. 1 January 1915, d. 23 July 1996

Parents

Father	Samuel "Sam" Light
Mother	Julia Viola Garst (b. 26 February 1889, d. 18 July 1965)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Samuel Earl Light was born on 1 January 1915 in Washington Co., Tennessee.² He and Verna Elizabeth Deakins were married after 1986.² He died on 23 July 1996, at age 81, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3

Samuel Earl Light had reference number 19978. He was a Farmer; building contractor; employed by Tennessee Eastman Company, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ OBITUARY

Samuel Earl Light
Samuel Earl Light, 81, Earl Light Cir., Jonesborough, died Tues., July 23, 1996 at Asbury Center. He was a California native and a son of the late Sam and Julia Garst Light. Mr. Light retired from Tennessee Eastman Co., Kingsport after 42 years of service. He was a farmer and building contractor. Mr. Light was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Eva Walker Light, in 1984. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Verna Britton Light; three daughters, Katherine Jennings, Jonesborough, Sandra Ford, Gray, and Joann Ford, Jonesborough; one son, Steven E. Light, Limestone; one stepson, Richard Britton, Church Hill; three sisters, Iva Ford and Louise Curtis, both of Jonesborough, and Buena Martin, Kingsport; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Dillow-Taylro, Jonesborough, was in charge.

Note: Although Samuel's obituary says he was a California native, I have not found any evidence to support that contention.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S6173] Genealogy prepared by Janelle (Walker) Warden (Ancestry.com)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S11856] Obituary - Samuel Earl Light

Family Explorer

Erma Blanche "Blanche" Sherfey^1,2

F, #19710, b. 8 July 1896, d. 12 June 1984

Parents

Father	John Daniel Sherfey (b. 1863, d. 1926)
Mother	Cora Belle Martin (b. 1868, d. 1942)

Pedigree Link

Family: Argil Alphonse Deakins (b. 21 May 1880, d. 5 November 1952)

Son	Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr.+ (b. 23 July 1917, d. 1 August 1976)
Son	Richard Sherfey Deakins (b. 6 March 1919, d. 24 November 1944)
Son	Clarence Edward Deakins+ (b. 10 June 1921, d. 4 November 1997)
Son	John Bachman Deakins+ (b. 17 February 1923, d. 5 November 2006)
Daughter	Helen Virginia Deakins (b. 22 August 1924, d. 20 February 2014)

BASIC FACTS

Erma Blanche "Blanche" Sherfey was born on 8 July 1896.^1,3 She and Argil Alphonse Deakins were married between 1914 and 1917. She died on 12 June 1984, at age 87, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3,4 She was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.³

Erma Blanche "Blanche" Sherfey had reference number 19979. She resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1976.)⁵ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); June 13, 1984:

MRS. BLANCHE S. DEAKINS
Mrs. Blanche Sherfey Deakins, 88, Rt. 2, Jonesborough, died Tuesday afternoon in the Asbury Health Care Center following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Deakins was a native of Washington County and a daughter of the late John D. and Cora Martin Sherfey.
She was preceded in death by A. A. Deakins Sr., in 1956.
Mrs. Deakins was the oldest member of the Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church.
She was a charter member of the Home Demonstration Club and the Sulphur Springs PTA.
Mrs. Deakins was preceded in death by two sons.
Survivors include two sons, John Deakins Sr., Jonesborough, and Clarence Deakins Sr. of Evansville, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Joe “Helen” McCrary, Fall Branch, and Mrs. Ralph “Verna” Britton, Jonesborough; two sisters, Mrs. Ross “Pearl” Wilcox and Mrs. Emory “Nila” Armentrout, both of Jonesborough; fourteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Dillow-Taylor is in charge.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); June 13. 1984:

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home
Jonesborough
Blanche S. Deakins
Funeral services for Blanche Sherfey Deakins, 88, Rt. 2, Jonesborough, who died Tuesday afternoon at the Asbury Health Care Center following a lengthy illness, will be held Thursday at 3 p.m., from the Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church with the Revs. Andrew Greer and Virgil Booher officiating. Burial will follow in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Argil A. Deakins III, Richard H. Deakins, David S. Deakins, John B. Deakins Jr., Clarence E. Deakins Jr., Jerome A. Deakins, Terrance H. Deakins, Timothy L. Deakins, J. Michael Deakins and Richard B. Britton. Flower bearers will be friends and neighbors. The body will remain at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and at other times at the home of A. A. Deakins Sr. The body will be moved to the church one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Asbury Center. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

GRAVE MARKER

BLANCHE S.
DEAKINS
JULY 8, 1896
JUNE 12, 1984.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12014] Obituary - Verna Maude "Maude" (Sherfey) Squibb

Family Explorer

Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr.¹

M, #19711, b. 23 July 1917, d. 1 August 1976

Parents

Father	Argil Alphonse Deakins (b. 21 May 1880, d. 5 November 1952)
Mother	Erma Blanche "Blanche" Sherfey (b. 8 July 1896, d. 12 June 1984)

Pedigree Link

Family: Doris Ray Hardin (b. 1917, d. 17 January 2012)

Daughter	Sandra Lee Deakins+
Daughter	Girl Deakins (b. 7 November 1942, d. 7 November 1942)
Son	Argil Alfonso "Bovie" Deakins, III
Son	Richard Hardin Deakins+ (b. 3 February 1946, d. 17 October 2009)
Daughter	Judy Ann Deakins+
Son	David Sherfey Deakins

BASIC FACTS

Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr., was born on 23 July 1917.^2,3 He died on 1 August 1976, at age 59, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,4 He was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵

Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr., was also known as Argil Alfonso Deakins, Jr.^2,5,6 He had reference number 19980. He was a Farmer; board member of First Peoples Bank of Jonesborough; member of the Washington County Court; member of the first Washington County Soil Conservation District Board.⁶ He was educated Attended East Tennessee State University, and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Agriculture.⁷ He resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1944, 1952.)^8,9 OBITUARY

A.A. Deakins, Jr August 2, 1976
A. A. Deakins, Jr., 59, Rt. 2, Jonesboro, a former county court member and Republican Executive Committee member, died Sunday in North Side Hospital following a short illness. Mr Deakins was a former director and was presently serving as a member of the advisory board of First Peoples Bank, Jonesboro. He also was a former director of Dairymen, Inc. and a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he majored in agriculture. He was a native of Washington County and the son of Mrs. Blanche Sherfey Deakins and the late Argil A. Deakins, Sr. He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church and a member of Johnson City BPOE 825. He operated a dairy farm in Sulphur Springs. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Doris Hardin Deakins; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra Acidiacono, Rockledge, Fla; and Mrs. Judy Jones of Jonesboro; three sons, Argil A. III, Richard, and David all of Jonesboro; his mother, Mrs. Blanche Deakins; two brothers, John B. Sr. and Clarence, both of Jonesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Britton and Mrs. Joe R. McCrary both of Washington County; three grandchildren. Dillow Taylor was in charge.

OBITUARY #2 - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); August 9, 1976; page 8-A column 3; (Ancestry.com):

A. A. Deakins, Well Known Farmer Dies
JONESBORO -- A.A. Deakins Jr., 50, of Rt. 2 Jonesboro, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Johnson City Hospital.
He was a farmer in the Sulphur Springs Community and a former director and current advisory board member of the First People's Bank in Jonesboro. He was a handler and producer for the Dairymen's Cooperative, and a former member of the Washington Republican Committee. He was also a former member of the Washington County Court, and was a member of the Johnson City B.P.O.E., No. 825. He attended East Tennessee State University, and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Agriculture. He was a membeer of the Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church.
He was a son of the late Argil A. Deakons, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Doris Hardin Deakins; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra Arciviacano, Rockledge, Fla., Mrs. Judy Jones, Jonesboro; three sons, Argil A. Deakins III, Richard Deakins and David Deakins, all of Jonesboro; his mother, Mrs. Blanche Sherfey, Jonesboro; two brothers, John B. Deakins and Clarence Deakins, both of Jonesboro; Two sisters, Mrs.Ralph Britton, Jonesboro, and Mrs. Joe McCary, Fall Branch; three grandchildren.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesboro, is in charge.

GRAVE MARKER

DEAKINS

ARGIL A. JR. DORIS H.
1917 -- 1976 1917 --.

Citations

[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S6874] Genealogy prepared by Neil Ferguson (email address)
[S6875] Genealogy prepared by Neil Ferguson (email address), Source Medium: Book
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S9435] Obituary - Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr
[S9434] Obituary - Argil Alphonse Deakins
[S11660] Obituary - Richard Sherfey Deakins

Family Explorer

Doris Ray Hardin^1,2

F, #19712, b. 1917, d. 17 January 2012

Parents

Father	George Price Hardin
Mother	Beryl Beard

Pedigree Link

Family: Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr., (b. 23 July 1917, d. 1 August 1976)

Daughter	Sandra Lee Deakins+
Daughter	Girl Deakins (b. 7 November 1942, d. 7 November 1942)
Son	Argil Alfonso "Bovie" Deakins, III
Son	Richard Hardin Deakins+ (b. 3 February 1946, d. 17 October 2009)
Daughter	Judy Ann Deakins+
Son	David Sherfey Deakins

BASIC FACTS

Doris Ray Hardin was born in 1917 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^3,4 She died on 17 January 2012, at age ~95, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴ She was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.³

Doris Ray Hardin had reference number 19981. She was educated Graduated from Washington College Academy and attended East Tennessee State College and Steed College.⁴ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press

Mrs. Doris Ray Hardin Deakins, age 94, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mrs. Deakins was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late George Price & Beryl Beard Hardin. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Deakins was also preceded in death by her husband, Argil A. Deakins Jr.; son, Richard Hardin Deakins; brother, Arthur Hardin; and a sister, Charlotte Buxton.
Mrs. Deakins was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church.
She graduated from Washington College Academy and attended East Tennessee State College and Steed College.
Mrs. Deakins was a Homemaker. She enjoyed her family, especially the grandchildren, traveling to Pigeon Forge, shopping for pocketbooks and shoes and really enjoyed her white chocolate candy.
Survivors include four children, David S. Deakins, Argil A. “Bovie” Deakins III and his fiancée, Becky Campbell, Judy Deakins Jones and Sandra Deakins Arcidiacono; grandchildren, Cristy Arcidiacono & fiancé Steve Brittin, Teri Arcidiacono Pierce and husband, Shane, Heather Deakins Osborne and husband, Glenn, Spencer Jones and wife, Audrey, and Landon Jones; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Pierce, Annalea Ray-Winn Ayllon, Katlin Osborne, Emily Osborne and Hayden Deakins Osborne; daughter-in-law, Linda Deakins; special sisters-in-law, Joanne C. Deakins and Helen D. McCrary; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Lane officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2012, at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John B. Deakins Jr., Richard Britton, Ed Deakins Jr., Jerry Deakins, Mike Deakins, Spencer Jones and Landon Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Deakins, Arthur Hardin and Keith Hardin.
Memorial donations may be made to the church or charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the Deakins family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, 753-3821

GRAVE MARKER

DEAKINS

ARGIL A. JR. DORIS H.
1917 -- 1976 1917 --.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S9877] Obituary - Doris Ray (Hardin) Deakins

Family Explorer

Richard Sherfey Deakins^1,2

M, #19713, b. 6 March 1919, d. 24 November 1944

Parents

Father	Argil Alphonse Deakins (b. 21 May 1880, d. 5 November 1952)
Mother	Erma Blanche "Blanche" Sherfey (b. 8 July 1896, d. 12 June 1984)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Richard Sherfey Deakins was born on 6 March 1919.^1,2 He died on 24 November 1944, at age 25, in Italy.^1,2,3 He was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.²

Richard Sherfey Deakins had reference number 19982. World War II, 1st. Lt. 318 AAF Fighter Sq.² Richard lost his life serving his country during World War II in Italy. He was a P-51 Mustang fighter pilot with six victories over German planes shot down to his credit. First Lieutenant Deakins was a veteran of over 60 missions over the Italian, Austrian and Balkan territories.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Herald & Tribune, June 24, 2008

1st Lt. Richard Sherfey Deakins
Army Air Corps
15th Air Force out of Italy
Flew P51 Fighter Planes
Born March 6, 1915
Died Nov. 24, 1944

An ace pilot for the Army Airforce Fighter Squad in World War II, he completed 50 missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and extraordinary achievement in fl ight.
His family says he returned home after 50 fl ights but insisted on going back because “his country needed him.”
He flew 60 missions total, over Italian, Australian and Balkan territory. Deakins reportedly shot down six German planes. He was decorated with 13 leaf clusters, including a Group Presidential Citation with one cluster.
Deakins, whose family has been in Washington County for more than 100 years, was a native of the Jonesborough/Sulphur Springs area.
He graduated from the University of Tennessee and joined the Army Air Corps
on March 31, 1942.
Engraved on his headstone is the following: “They Counted Not Their Lives Dear Unto Themselves.”

OBITUARY - unknown paper; Tennessee http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnwcobit/deakinsrichards.jpg

Dies In Plane Crash In Italy
First Lt. Richard S. Deakins, 25-year old P-51 Mustang pilot, was killed in a plane crash in Italy November 24, the War Department has notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Deakins of Jonesboro, route 6.
The officer had been home for a 30-day leave and recently returned to Italy for his second tour of overseas duty. He was a veteran of 50 missions over Italian, Austrian and Balkan territory and had six victories over enemy aircraft to his credit. His medals were the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 13 Oak Leaf Clusters and a group Presidential citation with one cluster.
The first two Nazi planes bagged by the fighter pilot were shot down last March 3 during a mission on which fighters were escorting heavy bombers attacking Viterbo Airfield in Italy. That day the Jonesboro man destroyed a German Messerschmitt-100 and a Focke-Wulfe-190, which were attacking the bombers. His last victory was chalked up on his 50th and last mission.
In all of his encounters with enemy aircraft, Lieutenant Deakins fired less than 2,000 actual rounds of ammunition.
Immediately before enlisting in the Army Air Forces March 31, 1942, Lieutenant Deakins was graduated from the University of Tennessee, where he majored in agriculture. A graduate of Sul- (missing line - cac) attended East Tennessee State College in Johnson City before going to U-T.
Surviving besides his parents are three brothers, A. A., Jr., and Clarence, both of Jonesboro, and Pvt. John Deakins of Sioux Falls, S.D., and three sisters, Miss Helen Deakins, student at U-T, Knoxville, and Mrs. R. M. Britton.

GRAVE MARKER

1ST. LIEUT.
RICHARD SHERFEY DEAKINS
MAR. 6, 1919 -- NOV. 24, 1944
They Counted Not Their Lives
Dear Unto Themselves.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S11660] Obituary - Richard Sherfey Deakins

Family Explorer

Clarence Edward Deakins^1,2

M, #19714, b. 10 June 1921, d. 4 November 1997

Parents

Father	Argil Alphonse Deakins (b. 21 May 1880, d. 5 November 1952)
Mother	Erma Blanche "Blanche" Sherfey (b. 8 July 1896, d. 12 June 1984)

Pedigree Link

Family: Bertha Mae Jones

Son	Clarence Edward Deakins, Jr.
Son	Terrence Hinton "Terry" Deakins (b. 1950, d. DECEASED)
Son	Jerome Argil Deakins
Son	Timothy Lee "Tim" Deakins (b. 1955, d. DECEASED)
Son	Joseph Michael Deakins

BASIC FACTS

Clarence Edward Deakins was born on 10 June 1921.^1,3 He died on 4 November 1997, at age 76, in St Lucie Co., Florida.^2,3 He was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.²

Clarence Edward Deakins had reference number 19983. He was a Clarence was a farmer, a businessman, and a member of the Plumber and Pipe Fitter union.⁴ He resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1944, 1952, 1976); Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana (1984), Florida.^4,5,6,7,8 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); 30 September 1975; Image 1 columns 1-2:

Truck Stop Yields Slots, Booze
JONESBORO -- Washington County deputies raided a local "key club" and charged it's operator with operating a gambling house and several related offenses early Sunday, Chief Deputy Beryl Collins announced Monday night.
Collins said the group of deputies led by Sheriff James L. Seehorn raided the West Hills Truck Stop at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and arrested 54 year old Clarence Deakins, 208 East Ninth Ave., Johnson City, there.
The raid, according to Collins, took place after deputies stopped cars leaving the establishment and checked drivers for driving while intoxicated. "We asked them (the drivers) how much they had had to drink and where they got it," Collins said.
When deputies entered the highway 11-E establishment, according to Collins, they found "seven or eight" patrons inside in the midst of a "mini-Las Vegas." Confiscated, Collins said, were: 10 - 12 gallons of liquor, 18 cases of beer, several tip boards, a dice table, two slot machines and bar equipment.
Deakins is the brother of former Washington County Sheriff John Deakins and was freed after posting a $3,500 property bond, according to deputies. He faces an Oct. 15 hearing in General Sessions Court in Jonesboro on charges of selling liquor by the drink, possessing beer for resale, possessing gambling devices, and operating a gambling house, according to Collins.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); November 28, 1975; page 12A column 1; (Ancestry.com)

Jonesboro Gambling Case Parties Reach 'Agreement'
JONESBORO -- A Rt. 8 Jonesboro man entered guilty pleas to charges of possessing gambling devices, operating a gambling house, selling beer without a license in General Sessions Court here Wednesday after an "agreement" involving the dismissal of two other charges against the man was reached with the Attorney General's office.
Judge Stewart Cannon ordered Clarence Deakins, operator of the West Hills Truck Stop on Highway 11-E to pay a $50 fine on each of the three charges, plus court costs.
Although Deakins pleaded guilty to possessing gaming devices, Cannon did not order a pair of "electronic machines" alleged to be gaming devices by Deputy Sheriff Beryl Collins who led a raid on Deakins' establishment in September.
Assistant Attorney General Pat Widener said a further investigation will be made to determine if the machines are gambling devices and added that a Federal Bureau of Investigation expert may be called in to look at the machines.
The operator of a Johnson City vending machine company earlier filed a motion with Cannon asking that the two machines be turned over to his firm on the grounds that they are "electronic pin ball machines" not gambling devices and had been placed in Deakins' establishment on a contract basis.
Charges of selling whiskey by the drink and public drunkenness against Deakins were dismissed by motion of the state.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); November 6, 1997;

CLARENCE E. DEAKINS SR.
FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- Clarence Edward Deakins Sr., 76, 189 Monarch Lane, formerly of Jonesborough, Tenn., died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1997, at Lawnwood-Columbia Hospital.
He was a Washington County, Tenn. native and a son of the late Argil A. Deakins Sr. and Blanche Sherfey Deakins.
Mr. Deakins attended Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tenn.
He was a retired steam fitter. Mr. Deakins was a member of Local Union 538 and worked on the first manned space launch at Cape Canaveral and with NASA, Cocoa Beach.
Mr. Deakins was also a dairy farmer and co-owner of Deakins-Sanders Farm Equipment Co. Mr. Deakins was manager of Jonesborough Ready mix until 1976.
He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority on nuclear power plants in Tennessee and Alabama. Mr. Deakins also worked for General Electric, where he retired.
He was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church.
Mr. Deakins was preceded in death by two brothers and one grandson.
Survivors include five sons, Jerry Deakins, Fall Branch, and Clarence Edward Deakins Jr., Terry Deakins, Tim Deakins and Mike Deakins, all of Johnson City; one daughter, Josapha Farmer, Dayton, Ohio; one brother, John B. Deakins, Jonesborough; two sisters, Helen D. McCrary, Fall Branch, and Verna Light, Jonesborough; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Dillow-Taylor, Jonesborough (753-0514)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); November 6, 1997;

DILLOW-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME
Jonesborough
Clarence E. Deakins Sr.
Funeral services for Clarence Edward Deakins Sr., 76, 189 Monarch Lane, Fort Pierce, Fla., formerly of Jonesborough, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 1997, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Neil lane officiating. Interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997, from Sulphur Springs cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or charity of your choice. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesborough, is in charge of the arrangements.

GRAVE MARKER

CLARENCE E.
DEAKINS SR.
JUNE 10, 1921
NOV. 4, 1997.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S7773] Grave Marker - Clarence Edward Deakins, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Indiana
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S9435] Obituary - Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr
[S9434] Obituary - Argil Alphonse Deakins
[S10074] Obituary - Erma Blanche "Blanche" (Sherfey) Deakins
[S11660] Obituary - Richard Sherfey Deakins

Family Explorer

Bertha Mae Jones¹

F, #19715

Pedigree Link

Family: Clarence Edward Deakins (b. 10 June 1921, d. 4 November 1997)

Son	Clarence Edward Deakins, Jr.
Son	Terrence Hinton "Terry" Deakins (b. 1950, d. DECEASED)
Son	Jerome Argil Deakins
Son	Timothy Lee "Tim" Deakins (b. 1955, d. DECEASED)
Son	Joseph Michael Deakins

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)

Family Explorer

John Bachman Deakins^1,2

M, #19716, b. 17 February 1923, d. 5 November 2006

Parents

Father	Argil Alphonse Deakins (b. 21 May 1880, d. 5 November 1952)
Mother	Erma Blanche "Blanche" Sherfey (b. 8 July 1896, d. 12 June 1984)

Pedigree Link

Family: JoAnne Elizabeth Cates (b. 1929)

Daughter	Linda Elizabeth Deakins+
Son	John Bachman Deakins, Jr.+
Daughter	Deborah Ann Deakins+

BASIC FACTS

John Bachman Deakins was born on 17 February 1923.^1,3 He and JoAnne Elizabeth Cates were married about 1948.⁴ He died on 5 November 2006, at age 83, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^3,4 He was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

John Bachman Deakins had reference number 19985. He was a Dairy farmer (1948 - 1978); Washington County Sheriff (1954 - 1958); Washington County School Board member (6 years); Washington County Court member (6 years); Washington County Road Superintendent; home builder; owned Deakins Ready Mix.^2,4 World War II, Army Air Force (1943 - 1946.)^2,4 His Social Security Number was 414-42-8805, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.³ He was educated Graduate of Sulphur Springs High School, Washington Co., Tennessee (1942.)⁴ He resided in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1944); Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1952, 1976, 1984.)^5,6,7,8 OBITUARY

John Deakins, Sr. - JOHNSON CITY
Mr. John Bachman Deakins, Sr., 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Northside Hospital, Johnson City, TN.
He was a 1942 high school graduate of Sulphur Springs School and a devoted member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, where he was a member all eighty-three years of his life. He is a United States Army Air Corps Veteran, having served in WWII, serving from 1943-1946; a dairy farmer from 1948-1978, home builder, member of Johnson City Area Home Builders Association for fifteen years (President in 1977), owned Deakins Ready Mix, and member of the American Legion Post #24 for sixty-one years, and a lifelong member of Tennessee Farm Bureau.
A long-time public servant, he began serving the people of Washington County as Sheriff from 1954-1958; Washington County School Board member from 1964-1972 (chairman of the board for three years) Washington County Court Member form 1971-1972; Magistrate at Large for Washington County from 1972-1978; Washington County Road Superintendent from 1982-1992 and while holding that office served on the Tennessee county Highway Officials Board of Directors and served one year as state President.
He loved his family and church, and was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed farming, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.
John was preceded in death by his parents Argil Alfonso Deakins, Sr. and Blanche Sherfey Deakins ; his brothers Argil Alfonso Deakins, Jr., First Lt. Richard S. Deakins and Clarence E. Deakins, Sr.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-eight years, Joanne Cates Deakins, formerly of Newport, TN; sisters, Verna Britton Light, Church Hill and Helen Deakins McCrary, Jonesborough; sister-in-law Doris Hardin Deakins, Jonesborough; children, Linda D. Sherfey and husband, LTC (Ret.) Lloyd Sherfey of Lansing, Kansas; John B. Deakins, Jr. and wife, Teresa Gillenwater Deakins, Jonesborough; and Deborah D. Mason and husband, Dale Mason, Jonesborough; grandchildren Allison Sherfey and Catherine Sherfey of Lansing, Kansas; Suzanne D. Quaintance and Jay Quaintance of Knoxville; John B. Deakins, III of Nashville and Helen Joanne Mason, Jonesborough; great-grandchild Olivia Renee Quaintance of Knoxville, TN.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in the sanctuary of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church with Dr. George Odle and Pastor Jeff Moncier officiating. The family will receive friends at Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 pm and from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Interment services will be held Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 11:00 am at Sulphur Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John's nephews, Richard Britton, A.A. Deakins III, David Deakins , Clarence E. Deakins, Jr., Jerry Deakins, Terry Deakins, and Mike Deakins. Honorary pallbearers will be John P. Squibb, Sr., Collidge Johnson, Charles E. Mason, Sr., Richard Deakins, Tim Deakins, Bobbie Hicks, J.D. Massengill, Jackie Hensley and the Suphur Springs United Methodist Men.
In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church 1432 Gray-Sulphur Springs Rd. Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659.
Condolences may be sent to the Deakins family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, 753-3821.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S10736] Obituary - John Bachman Deakins
[S9435] Obituary - Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr
[S9434] Obituary - Argil Alphonse Deakins
[S10074] Obituary - Erma Blanche "Blanche" (Sherfey) Deakins
[S11660] Obituary - Richard Sherfey Deakins

Family Explorer

JoAnne Elizabeth Cates^1,2

F, #19717, b. 1929

Pedigree Link

Family: John Bachman Deakins (b. 17 February 1923, d. 5 November 2006)

Daughter	Linda Elizabeth Deakins+
Son	John Bachman Deakins, Jr.+
Daughter	Deborah Ann Deakins+

BASIC FACTS

JoAnne Elizabeth Cates was born in 1929.² She and John Bachman Deakins were married about 1948.³ She died in Still alive in 2012.⁴

JoAnne Elizabeth Cates had reference number 19986.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S10736] Obituary - John Bachman Deakins
[S9877] Obituary - Doris Ray (Hardin) Deakins

Family Explorer

Helen Virginia Deakins^1,2

F, #19718, b. 22 August 1924, d. 20 February 2014

Parents

Father	Argil Alphonse Deakins (b. 21 May 1880, d. 5 November 1952)
Mother	Erma Blanche "Blanche" Sherfey (b. 8 July 1896, d. 12 June 1984)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Helen Virginia Deakins was born on 22 August 1924 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3 She died on 20 February 2014, at age 89, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^4,3 She was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chucky, Greene Co., Tennessee.³

Helen Virginia Deakins had reference number 19987. She was educated Graduated from Sulphur Springs High School.^2,3 She was a Worked as Home Extension Agent at Warthburg, Tennessee; she and her husband owned and operated McCrary Farms in Fall Branch.^2,3 She resided in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee (1944); Fall Branch, Washington Co., Tennessee (1952, 1976, 1984.)^5,6,7,8 OBITUARY

Helen Deakins McCrary 89, Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014, at her residence after a long fulfilled life. She was born Helen Virginia Deakins on August 22, 1924 to the late Argil A. Deakins, Sr. and Blanche Sherfey Deakins in Jonesborough, TN.
Helen was a loving daughter, wife, and aunt. She grew up in the Sulphur Springs community of Washington County, TN. After graduating from Sulphur Springs High School in 1942, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree from East Tennessee State College in 1947. She worked as an extension agent in Wartburg, TN before moving back to Washington County and marrying Joe R. McCrary in 1948. Together they owned and operated McCrary Farms in Fall Branch, TN. After his death in 1986, she continued operating the farm until 1997 when she moved to Jonesborough. Helen was active in the Home Demonstration Club and Republican Women of Washington County.
Helen was an active member of Fall Branch United Methodist Church where she served on many committees, the Board of Trustees, and as Treasurer for forty years. She sang in the choir and was a member of United Methodist Women. Helen was also active in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association.
She will be remembered by her church family as a loving, caring Christian who warmly greeted everyone and always made a point to welcome visitors. She has touched the lives of many through her generosity. Helen enjoyed traveling, gardening, flower arranging, and needlepoint. She was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed University of Tennessee Women’s Basketball.
In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by her sister, and best friend, Verna Britton Light; brothers, A. A. Deakins, Jr., Richard Deakins, Clarence Deakins, and John B. Deakins, Sr.; nephews, James Britton, Richard H. Deakins, Terry Deakins, Tim Deakins, Rodger Harper, Marke Towle and Lewis Templin.
Helen leaves behind many long-time friends and family members. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Joanne Deakins; nieces, Sandra Arcidiacono, Judy Jones, Linda Sherfey, Deborah Deakins, and Anne Schwartz; nephews, Richard Britton, A.A. Deakins III, Eddie Deakins, David Deakins, Jerry Deakins, John B. Deakins, Jr., Mike Deakins, John Harper, Tom Harper, Phillip Towle, and Peter Towle; several great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to all her caregivers.
In lieu of flowers, Helen requested memorial contributions to Fall Branch United Methodist Church, c/o Jerry Deakins, 272 Melody Lane, Fall Branch, TN 37656, The American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Rd Ste 102, Johnson City, TN 37601, or American Heart Association, 1106 W. Market St., Johnson City, TN 37604.
The family requests the honor of your presence at a Celebration of Helen’s life on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at 7:00 PM in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services with Reverend Ken Caraway, Reverend Barry Lane, and Reverend David Tully officiating. The family will greet guests to share memories from 5:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home. A Graveside and Committal service will be held on Monday in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chuckey, TN. Active pallbearers will be Richard Britton, A.A. Deakins III, Eddie Deakins, David Deakins, Jerry Deakins, John B. Deakins Jr., and Mike Deakins. Honorary pallbearers are John Harper, Tom Harper, Phillip Towle, and Peter Towle. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50 PM on Monday.
Online condolences may be shared through www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 610-7171 is proudly serving the McCrary family.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Helen Deakins McCrary please visit our Sympathy Store.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S10417] Obituary - Helen Virgina (Deakins) McCrary
[S9877] Obituary - Doris Ray (Hardin) Deakins
[S9435] Obituary - Argil Alphonse Deakins, Jr
[S9434] Obituary - Argil Alphonse Deakins
[S10074] Obituary - Erma Blanche "Blanche" (Sherfey) Deakins
[S11660] Obituary - Richard Sherfey Deakins

Family Explorer

Joseph Roy "Joe" McCrary, Jr.^1,2

M, #19719, b. 15 January 1922, d. 27 January 1986

Parents

Father	Joseph Roy McCrary
Mother	Maude Lucile Bright

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Roy "Joe" McCrary, Jr., was born on 15 January 1922.^2,3 He died on 27 January 1986, at age 64.^2,3,4 He was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chucky, Greene Co., Tennessee.⁴

Joseph Roy "Joe" McCrary, Jr., had reference number 19988. His Social Security Number was 411-60-2786, issued: Tennessee.³ World War II, U.S. Army, 1st Sergeant.⁴ GRAVE MARKER

JOSEPH R McCRARY Jr
1ST SGT US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
JAN 15 1922 JAN 27 1986.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S2450] Article - "Deakins" by David Deakins, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 308)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Joseph Roy McCrary¹

M, #19720

Pedigree Link

Family: Maude Lucile Bright

Son	Joseph Roy "Joe" McCrary, Jr. (b. 15 January 1922, d. 27 January 1986)

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Roy McCrary had reference number 19989.

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)

Family Explorer

Robert Nelson Bacon^1,2,3,4,5

M, #19721, b. 28 March 1888, d. 4 April 1967

Parents

Father	Joseph C. Bacon (b. 18 January 1851, d. 26 April 1914)
Mother	Elizabeth Duncan (b. 13 November 1854, d. 10 September 1929)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Robert Nelson Bacon was born on 28 March 1888 in Washington Co., Tennessee. He and Lula A. Deakins were married about 1913. He died on 4 April 1967, at age 79, in Knox Co., Tennessee.⁶ He was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁷

Robert Nelson Bacon had reference number 19990. He was enumerated on the census in Knox County, Tennessee (1930.) He was a Farmer - general farming (1930.)⁵ After Lula's death, Robert married Cassie Lucille Toole. Robert and Cassie had four children.

OBITUARY - The Knoxville News Sentinel (TN), April 5, 1967, page 8, col. 1

BACON, Robert Nelson - 79, of Route 2, Concord, Union Community, passed away 5:35 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital. He was a member of Union Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder for many years, and was a prominent retired farmer. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Lucille Toole Bacon; sons, Carl Nelson Bacon, Nashville, Robert Toole Bacon, Tampa, Fla., Joseph Duncan Bacon, Knoxville, Lloyd Russell Bacon, Concord; eight grandchildren; brother Hugh Bacon, Jonesboro; several nieces and nephews. Funeral, 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Union Memorial Presbyterian Church with Dr. Horace Snipes officiating. Burial in Highland Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Click's, Lenoir City, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. The body will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour before the service. Click's Lenoir City, in charge. He and Lula A. Deakins had children in No Children.¹

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1938] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Knox County
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S11723] Obituary - Robert Nelson Bacon

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Jim White¹

M, #19722, d. before 1900

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BASIC FACTS

Jim White and Mary R. Bachman were married before 1900. He died before 1900.²

Jim White had reference number 19991. He and Mary R. Bachman had children in No Children.²

Citations

[S2441] Article - "Bachman Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 220)
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County

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Ryan Blake Garst¹

M, #19723

Parents

Father	Larry Wayne Garst
Mother	Eva Ruth Eisenhower

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Citations

[S2455] Article - "Garst Family" by Frederick S. Garst, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 340-341)

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Elizabeth May Garber¹

F, #19724, b. 27 December 1879, d. 14 June 1921

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Family: John Adam Garst (b. 13 January 1874, d. 17 July 1962)

Son	Robert Lee Garst (b. 9 April 1914, d. 9 April 1914)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth May Garber was born on 27 December 1879 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.² She and John Adam Garst were married in December 1912.² She died on 14 June 1921, at age 41.^1,2 She was buried in Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.²

Elizabeth May Garber was also known as Mary Garber.³ She had reference number 19993.

Citations

[S2455] Article - "Garst Family" by Frederick S. Garst, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 340-341)
[S6475] Genealogy prepared by Keith Nonemaker
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Mary Ellen Carey¹

F, #19725, b. 2 October 1870, d. 16 May 1934

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Family: William H. Cox (b. 15 January 1852, d. 28 May 1928)

Child	Child #8 Cox
Child	Child #9 Cox
Child	Child #10 Cox

BASIC FACTS

Mary Ellen Carey was born on 2 October 1870.² She and William H. Cox were married after June 1905.¹ She died on 16 May 1934, at age 63.²

Mary Ellen Carey had reference number 19994.

Citations

[S9099] Message Board (Keefauver) item posted by Cynthia McDaniel
[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)