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     Edna Graham was buried at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens, Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee.^3,2 She Edna Moore, 82, of Life Care Center of Greeneville, formerly of Edgewood Drive, passed away Sunday at Life Care Center of Greeneville. She was employed by the former Zimmerman's Bookstore. Mrs. Moore attended Mount Hebron United Methodist and Towering Oaks Baptist churches. Her smile was a blessing to all who knew her. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Debbie Moore of Mosheim; a grandson: Elliot Hagerty of Mooresville, N.C; a brother and sister-in-law: Walter and Tricia Graham of Greeneville; a sister-in-law: Doris Moore of Kalona, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; and her special friends: Jane Wilchinski, Anna Mae Cannon, and Goldene Miller. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Kathleen Graham and was preceded in death by her husband: Alpha Moore; and a daughter: Cynthia Moore. Interment will be in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jerry Graham, Walter Graham III, and friends.² She was born in November, 1930. As of circa 1949,her married name was Moore.¹ She married Alpha Lee Moore, son of Hubert Dobson Moore and Matilda Alice "Tilda" Holt, circa 1949.^1,2 Edna Graham died on October 6, 2013 at Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee, at age 82.²

     Randy Moore was buried at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens, Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee.⁴ He Randy Moore, age: 63. Resident of Mosheim. Date of death: Saturday, August 22, 2015. Place of death: Takoma Regional Hospital. Wife: Debbie Dunn Moore ; 2 Aunts: Tricia Graham and Doris Grout Moore. Cousins: Walter Graham and wife Beth, Jerry Graham and wife Kim, Janet Williams Browning, Donna Williams Sparkman, Joyce Williams Newell, Diane Moore Davisson and her husband Keith, Dean Moore and wife Alyssa, and he was "Papa" to his beloved 3 rescue dogs Freckles, Ears, and Little Bit. Preceded ib death by: Parents: Alpha Moore and wife Edna, Sister Cindy Moore Hagerty, Uncles Walter Graham, Wade Moore, Bobby Moore, and Aunt Louise Moore Williams. Church membership: Regular Attendee of Towering Oaks Baptist Church. Graduate of ETSU with a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism. As of spring of 2015 he began freelance writing for the Greeneville Sun. Randy Moore, a sportswriter who had covered the University of Tennessee for four decades, has died. He was 63. Darren Reese, sports editor of The Greeneville Sun, says Moore suffered a massive heart attack in the newspaper's office Friday after covering a high school football game that night. He died in the saddle, so to speak doing the work that he loved. Moore worked at the Knoxville Journal from 1974 to 1991 and had written about the Volunteers for a variety of other outlets. He most recently was working as editor-in-chief at InsideTennessee of the Scout network. Tennessee football coach Butch Jones opened his post-practice press conference Saturday by saying "our thoughts and prayers are with Randy Moore and his family."³ He married Debbie Dunn.³ Randy Moore was born on January 1, 1952 at Tennessee.⁴ He died on August 22, 2015 at Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee, at age 63.³

     Cynthia Kathleen Moore was buried at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens, Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 414-92-6566.⁶ Her married name was Hagerty.¹ She married Arthur Hagerty.¹ Cynthia Kathleen Moore was born on October 13, 1957 at Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee.^6,2 She died on February 3, 1993 at age 35.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 227-36-5828.⁹ Raymond Hubert Holt was buried at Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery, 07 Cutoff & Middle Creek Roads, Greene Co., Tennessee.¹⁰ He was born on November 17, 1925 at Limestone, Washington Co., Tennessee.^9,10,8,2 He married Norma Dean Jones on October 23, 1948.¹¹ Raymond Hubert Holt died on October 25, 1998 at Jonesboro, Maury Co., Tennessee, at age 72.^9,10,12 He Raymond H. Holt, 72, Raymond Holt Road, Jonesborough, died Sunday, Oct 25, 1998, at his home. He was a retired farmer and trucker. Mr. Holt was a member of Limestone United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Norma Dean Holt; one daughter, Joan Roller, Jonesborough; three sisters, Reba Ruth, Gainesville, Ga., Ruth Bible, Greeneville, and Shirley Daniels, Johnson City; two brothers, Bill Holt, Martinsville, Ind., and Paul Holt, Bluff City; one grandson, four stepgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. on October 27, 1998.¹²

     Marshall "Popeye" Holt was buried at Urbana Cemetery, Telford, Washington Co., Tennessee.² His Social Security Number was 410-40-7878.¹¹ He married Carolyn Sue Phillips.¹² Marshall "Popeye" Holt was born on September 18, 1927 at Limestone, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,11,10,3 He died on January 3, 1995 at Ashland, Benton Co., Mississippi, at age 67.^2,11,4 He ASHLAND, Miss. - Marshall "Popeye" Holt, 67, Ashland, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1995, at his residence. He was a Limestone, Tenn., native and a son of the late Charles and Nellie Holt. Mr. Holt retired from Four-F Construction Co. He was a Methodist. Survivors include two daughters, Beth Moreau, Simmesport, La., and Reba "Missy" Holt, Memphis, Tenn; three brothers, Raymond Holt, Jonesborough, Tenn., William Holt, Martinsville, Ind., and Paul Holt, Bluff City, Tenn; three sisters, Mrs. Reba Ruth, Gainesville, Ga., Mrs. Ruth Bible, Greeneville, Tenn., and Mrs. Shirley Daniels, Johnson City, Tenn; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews. on January 6, 1995.⁴

     Reba Virginia Holt Reba Virginia Ruth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 93. Reba was born on June 26, 1929, in Limestone, Tennessee, the daughter of Charlie and Jack Holt. Her life is marked by her strong faith in the Lord, her love of family, and her kindness to every person she met. Reba was a devoted member of Chicopee United Methodist Church, where she served in multiple capacities throughout her over 50 years of service there. Reba’s life served as a testament to those around her and she will be remembered as a true woman of God. Now with the Lord, we know she has heard the words, “well done good and faithful servant.” Reba’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a proud mother to her only child Mike, an unwavering source of support, spiritual guidance and unconditional love, and was endearingly called “Nanny” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Before retiring, Reba dedicated her professional years to Carol’s Closet in Gainesville, GA. Reba had a knack and love for fashion that she utilized as the store’s manager and buyer for several decades. In her spare time, Reba enjoyed gardening, traveling and cooking. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 45 years, Jimmy; her parents Charles and Jack Holt; her siblings Raymond (Norma Dean) Holt, Marshall Holt, Ruth (Max) Bible, Bill (Diane) Holt, Paul Holt; brother-in-law Sam Daniels. She is survived by her son, Mike Ruth; grandchildren, Sean (Tricia) Ruth, Shelley (Colt) Longwell, Caroline (Bryan) Baer and John David (Mariah) Ruth; great-grandchildren Mary Carter Ruth, Tate Ruth, Skylar Longwell and Blake Baer; sister, Shirley Daniels of Johnson City, TN; sister-in-law Mary Louise “Porky” Holt of Bluff City, TN; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her dear caregiver, Crystal Greenway. A private family interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Gainesville, Hall Co., Georgia.^9,5 She was born on June 26, 1929 at Limestone, Washington Co., Tennessee.^9,5 As of November 4, 1950,her married name was Ruth.⁴ She married James Cleveland Ruth on November 4, 1950 at Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3,8,4,10,5 Reba Virginia Holt died on November 29, 2022 at Georgia at age 93.⁵

     Ruth Holt Ruth H. Bible, Apr 30, 1931 - Oct 1, 2016. Ruth H. Bible, 85, of Greeneville, passed away Saturday morning at Laughlin Healthcare Center. Mrs. Bible worked for years in the nursing profession with local doctors. She enjoyed her job, her patients, and their families. Mrs. Bible loved to cook and garden. She was known as "Meme" to her family, and got the most enjoyment out of being a grandmother to her two grandsons and a great-grandmother to her three great grandchildren. Mrs. Bible will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. She attended People's Tabernacle as long as her health permitted. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Kathy and Gary Ross, Janet and Rocky Johnson; two grandsons: Jason Ricker and Andy Ross; three great-grandchildren: Dylan Ricker, Hailey Penley, and Mikeyala Johnson; step-grandson: Isaiah Johnson; two sisters: Reba Ruth of Gainesville, GA, and Shirley Daniels of Johnson City, TN; two sisters-in-law: Diana Holt of Jonesborough and Mary Holt of Bluff City, TN; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years: Max Bible; parents: Charlie and Nellie Holt; brothers: Raymond Holt, Marshall Holt, William Holt, and Paul Holt; sister: Annie Jo Holt. Active pallbearers will be Jason Ricker, Andy Ross, Sam Haren, Greg Robinson, Donnie Bible, and Jack Christian. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Bennie Smith and Ray Adams. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Laughlin Healthcare East Wing and Caris Healthcare. Family and friends are asked to go in procession to GreeneLawn Memory Gardens.⁴ She was buried at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens, Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee.⁶ Her married name was Bible.⁴ She married Willis Max Bible.^4,5,7 Ruth Holt was born on April 30, 1931 at Tennessee.^1,4 She died on October 1, 2016 at Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee, at age 85.⁴

     William Charles Holt was buried at Urbana Cemetery, Telford, Washington Co., Tennessee.² His Social Security Number was 411-58-4853.¹⁰ He was born on September 2, 1935 at Limestone, Washington Co., Tennessee.^10,5,8,3 He married Diana Tignor on June 14, 1957 at Greene Co., Tennessee.^5,8,4,2 William Charles Holt died on September 22, 2004 at Martinsville, Morgan Co., Indiana, at age 69.^2,5,10,8 He William C. Holt, 69, of Little Hurricane Road, Martinsville, died Wednesday morning at Morgan Hospital & Medical Center. Mr. Holt was born Sept. 2, 1935, in Limestone, Tenn., and was a son of the late Nellie Elizabeth (Rowles) and Charles Austin Holt. He was a 1956 graduate of Washington College Academy in Washington County, Tenn. On June 14, 1957, he was married to the former Diana Tignor. Mr. Holt was owner of Holt's Masonry for 37 years, both in Indianapolis and Martinsville. His family noted that he was deeply loved and will be missed. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son: W. Charles "Chuckey" Holt of Martinsville; a daughter: D. Lynne (Holt) Shaw of Miamisburg, Ohio; two granddaughters: Jordan Shaw and Kelsey Shaw; two grandsons: Adam Holt and Sean Holt; a brother: Paul Holt of Bluff City, Tenn; three sisters: Reba Ruth of Gainesville, Ga., Ruth Bible of Greeneville, Tenn., and Shirley Daniels of Johnson City; six nieces: Joan L. Roller, Kathy N. Ross, Janet M. Johnson, Beth Holt-Moreau, Jackie Isabell, and Missy Holt; and three nephews: Michael J. Ruth, Greg Holt, and J. Sam Daniels. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Raymond Holt and Marshall Holt. The body will be cremated. on September 26, 2004.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 415-60-8250.⁷ Paul W. Holt was buried at Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, 839 Bluff City Highway, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,8 He was born on September 28, 1938 at Limestone, Washington Co., Tennessee.^7,2 He married Mary Louise Hughes on February 13, 1960 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.^2,9 Paul W. Holt died on February 12, 2008 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 69.^2,7 He Paul W. Holt, 69, of Bluff City, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Limestone, Tennessee, a son of the late Charles and Nellie Elizabeth Rowles Holt. Mr. Holt was a member of the Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church, where he served on the finance committee and was a member of the United Methodist Men. He was a member of the Bristol Country Club where he was an avid golfer. Mr. Holt had worked for Dominion Bank, First Union Bank and most recently for Bank of Tennessee until his retirement. He was a former member of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mary L. Hughes Holt; his son, Greg W. Holt and his wife, Robin, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; his three sisters, Reba Ruth, of Gainesville, Georgia, Ruth Bible, of Greeneville, Tennessee, and Shirley Daniels and her husband, Sam, of Johnson City, Tennessee; his two step grandchildren, Jamison Housewright and Ashlee Tittle and her husband, Chris; his one special step great grandson, Eli Tittle; several nieces and nephews. Committal and entombment will be held in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. on February 14, 2008.²

     Diana Tignor was born on August 27, 1938 at Tennessee.^2,5 As of June 14, 1957,her married name was Holt.¹ She married William Charles Holt, son of Charles Austin "Charley" Holt and Nellie Elizabeth Rowles, on June 14, 1957 at Greene Co., Tennessee.^1,3,4,2 Diana Tignor died on February 24, 2018 at Ohio at age 79.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 407-34-7258.⁵ James Cleveland Ruth was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Gainesville, Hall Co., Georgia.^1,4 He was born on October 31, 1927 at Owenton, Owen Co., Kentucky; The Kentucky Birth Index has a birth date of Nov 1, 1927.^1,4,5,6,7 He married Reba Virginia Holt, daughter of Charles Austin "Charley" Holt and Nellie Elizabeth Rowles, on November 4, 1950 at Washington Co., Tennessee.^8,9,2,3,4,10 James Cleveland Ruth died on April 3, 1994 at Hall Co., Georgia, at age 66.^1,4,5,11,12 He James C. Ruth, 66, of Oakwood died Sunday. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Ruth, a native of Owenton, Ky., had lived in Hall County since 1958. He was the retired general manager of Gainesville Stone Co. and a member of Chicopee United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Reba Holt Ruth; one son, Mike Ruth of Buford; his mother, Beulah Hunter of Lexington, Ky; stepfather, Reuben Hunter, of Lexington, Ky; five siblings, Louise Coles, Alex Ruth; and Ralph E. Ruth, all of Lexington, John W. Ruth Jr. of Beechwood, Ky., and Brenda Smith of Unicoi, Tenn; and three grandchildren. on April 5, 1994.⁴

     Willis Max Bible was buried at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens, Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 410-34-2189.³ He Willis Max Bible, 64, of Route 14, died this morning at his home. Mr. Bible worked for the Greeneville Water Commission for 41 years, holding numerous positions there. The commission said he was a loyal and dedicated employee, and that during his illness he was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was loved and respected by his fellow workers and will be sadly missed. He also was secretary of the Greeneville City Employees Credit Union since its organization 27 years ago. Mr. Bible was a member of People's Tabernacle Church where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. His family says he was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather who received his greatest pleasures from serving his God, being with family, friends, nature and animals. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Holt Bible; two daughters and one son-in-law: Kathy and Gary Ross, and Janet Ricker; two grandsons: Jason Ricker and Andy Ross; his mother, Nelle Barlow Bible; one brother, Donald "Don" B. Bible; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece and nephew, Vickie Blakeburn and Donnie Bible; six sisters-in-law: Wanda Bible, Reba Ruth, Shirley Daniels, Norma Dean Holt, Diane Holt and Mary Holt; and six brothers-in-law: Raymond Holt, Marshall Holt, William Holt, Paul Holt, Jimmy Ruth and Sam Daniels. He was preceded in, death by his father, Dudley B. Bible. Interment will follow in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Charles Ailshie, Wayne Wright, Johnny Wilson, Lyle Smith, Ray Adams and Delbert Haney.⁴ He married Ruth Holt, daughter of Charles Austin "Charley" Holt and Nellie Elizabeth Rowles.^1,5,4 Willis Max Bible was born on January 25, 1928 at Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee.^3,6 He died on July 29, 1992 at Greene Co., Tennessee, at age 64.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 412-60-3056.⁶ James Samuel "Sam" Daniels was buried at Urbana Cemetery, Telford, Washington Co., Tennessee.^3,4 He Sam Daniels, Jul 20, 1938 - Mar 29, 2008. Mr. Sam Daniels, 69, Johnson City, died on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at his residence. A native of Unicoi County, he was a son of the late Fred Samuel & Clara Riggs Daniels. Mr. Daniels was co-owner of Zimmermans Books and Card Shop and currently worked with his daughter at Jacklyns Hallmark in Elizabethton. He was a former member of Tacoma Church of God and had been attending Grace Fellowship Church. Mr. Daniels was a former member of the Johnson City Civitan Club. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Holt Daniels, Johnson City; a daughter & son-in-law, Jacklyn & Greg Isbell, Johnson City; a son & daughter-in-law, J. Sam & Tanya Daniels, Charlotte, NC; four sisters, Jewell Lane and Isabel Williams, both of Johnson City, Evelyn Alison, Jonesborough, and Freddie Lee Henley & her husband, Rudy, Knoxville; four grandchildren, Ross Isbell, Lane Isbell, Tate Isbell, all of Johnson City, and Holt Daniels, Charlotte, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Daniels was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Frances Torbett. A private family committal and inurnment service will be held Wednesday in Urbana Cemetery.³ He was born on July 20, 1938 at Unicoi Co., Tennessee.^3,4,6 He married Shirley Jean Holt, daughter of Charles Austin "Charley" Holt and Nellie Elizabeth Rowles, on September 10, 1960 at Scott Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3,4,5 James Samuel "Sam" Daniels died on March 29, 2008 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 69.^3,4,6