James Eric Benson1

M, b. 5 March 1980, d. 9 June 2006
Last Edited18 Jun 2007
Birth*James Eric Benson was born on 5 March 1980 at Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee.1,2,3 
ObitJames Eric's obituary was published in the Daily Post-Athenian on 9 June 2006:
James Eric Benson, 26, of Athens, died Friday, June 9, 2006, at Athens Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in motorcycle accident. A native of Cleveland, and a longtime resident of McMinn County, he was a former employee of Waupaca in Etowah and was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Decatur.
Survivors include his father, David Howard of Athens; his mother, Ebra Haney Benson of Athens; one brother and sister-in-law, Luke and Camille Benson of Knoxville; one sister and brother-in-law, Jenny and Chris Partain of Alcoa; his grandparents, Earl and Dot Haney and Annie K. Haney, all of Athens; two nephews, Wyatt Parker and Benson Evan Partain; and many caring uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Sullins Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dustin Nelson, Brandon Burns, Justin Adams, Frankie and Keith Boggess, Shane Arrants and James Straton. Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.3 
Death*He died on 9 June 2006 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 26; in a motorcycle accident; buried at Sullins Cemetery.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1405] Dee Higgins, "Haney Family Research", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, 9 June 2006.

Barney Marion Isbill1,2

M, b. 24 November 1917, d. 30 May 1999
Last Edited24 Nov 2008
Birth*Barney Marion Isbill was born on 24 November 1917 at Monroe, Tennessee.1,3 
Marriage*He married Mary Ruth Haney, daughter of Joseph Martin Haney and Amanda Mell Dora (Dora) Curtis, on 11 June 1939 at Monroe, Tennessee; by Rev. W.G. Smiley.1,2 
ObitBarney Marion's obituary was published in the Daily Post-Athenian on 30 May 1999:
Barney M. Isbill, 81, of Athens, died Sunday morning, May 30, 1999, at NHC of Athens. A native of Monroe County and a resident of McMinn County since 1935, he was a son of the late James Oliver and Blanche Crowder Isbill. He was a former employee of local textile industry and retired from Thomas and Betts after 24 years of service. He was an active member of McMahan Calvary Baptist Church for more than 50 years and served as chairman of the board of deacons. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Meridan Sun Lodge No. 50 F&AM for more than 45 years. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ross Isbill and Leroy Moses of Athens.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ruth Haney Isbill of Athens; one son, Jack L. Isbill Sr. of Etowah; one sister, Pauline Cardin of Madisonville; two grandchildren, Leslie Paige Moore of Chattanooga, and Jack Lee Isbill Jr. of Athens; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Gilbert Roberts and the Rev. J.B. Crisp officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Austin Malone, Zane Ferguson, Ray Plemons, Delbert Guthrey, Tom Collins, and Daryle Galyon. Honorary pallbearers will be Beecher Kyker, Dean Womac, Boyd Carver, Tommy Rountree, Johnny Watson, Benny Rountree, and Earl Haney. Masonic services will be Monday at 8 p.m. by Meridian Sun Lodge No. 50 of Athens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home in Athens.3 
Death*He died on 30 May 1999 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 81.1 

Family

Mary Ruth Haney b. 29 Sep 1922, d. 25 Dec 2009

Citations

  1. [S1405] Dee Higgins, "Haney Family Research", Ancestral File.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  3. [S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, 30 May 1999.

Glenn Dodson1

M, b. 24 November 1927, d. 4 February 1992
Last Edited10 Jun 2008
Birth*Glenn Dodson was born on 24 November 1927 at McMinn, Tennessee.2 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 8 January 1946 at Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa, Georgia, as a Private, education grammar school education, occupation geographer, single.3 
Death*He died on 4 February 1992 at age 64; Stanton file has 3 February 1992; no place given in SSDI.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1406] Unknown compiler, "Stanton Family Research", Ancestral File.

Raymond Lee (Buddy) Stanton1

M, b. 18 January 1933, d. 11 March 2014
FatherRaymond Solomon Stanton1 b. 1 Aug 1905, d. 14 Dec 1984
MotherLeona Belle Basinger1 b. 14 Feb 1906, d. 14 Sep 1988
Last Edited23 Oct 2016
Birth*Raymond Lee (Buddy) Stanton was born on 18 January 1933 at McMinn, Tennessee.1 
ObitRaymond Lee (Buddy)'s obituary was published in the Daily Post-Athenian on 11 March 2014:

Raymond "Buddy" Stanton, 81, of Riceville, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at a local healthcare facility. A son of the late Raymond Solomon and Leona Belle Baysinger Stanton, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Hiwassee Baptist Church and an avid collector of guns and knives. He enjoyed the outdoors, was an excellent fisherman, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, James Stanton; sisters, Linda Long and Barbara Stanton; daughter, Judy Ann Hughes; and son, Timothy Stanton. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Ricky and Cyrethea Stanton of Cleveland, and Raymond and Brenda Stanton of Calhoun, Ga; six daughters and their husbands, Debbie and Ronnie Shelton of Pikeville, Wanda and James Martin of Madisonville, Dean Pina of Winston Salem, N.C., Tammy Stanton of Rome, Ga., Barbara and Jeff Taylor of Athens, and Paula and Bobby Cate of Athens; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Patsy Stanton of Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Norma Jean and Sonny Carroll of Athens; and a special friend, Wanda Jane Cruz. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends also survive.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 14, in the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Bryan officiating. Interment followed in Sullins Cemetery with Raymond Stanton, Rick Stanton, Timothy Stanton, Travis Blackwell, Jonathan Presley, James Presley, Luther Haggard, Jerry Stanton, and Rickey Stanton serving as pallbearers.2 
Death*He died on 11 March 2014 at Riceville, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 81.3,2 

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S1406] Unknown compiler, "Stanton Family Research", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

James Edward Stanton1

M, b. 4 July 1935, d. 23 January 2008
FatherRaymond Solomon Stanton1 b. 1 Aug 1905, d. 14 Dec 1984
MotherLeona Belle Basinger1 b. 14 Feb 1906, d. 14 Sep 1988
Last Edited22 Jun 2016
Birth*James Edward Stanton was born on 4 July 1935 at McMinn, Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 23 January 2008 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 72; buried at McMinn Memory Gardens.2 

Citations

  1. [S1406] Unknown compiler, "Stanton Family Research", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McMinn, McMinn, Tennessee.

Jack Vincent Watts1

M, b. circa 1920
Last Edited27 Jul 2007
Birth*Jack Vincent Watts was born circa 1920.1 
Marriage*He married Gwendolyn Lavenia Johnston circa 1942.1 

Family

Gwendolyn Lavenia Johnston b. 6 Apr 1922, d. 26 May 2001

Citations

  1. [S1405] Dee Higgins, "Haney Family Research", Ancestral File.

Garner G. Hull1

M, b. circa 1915
Last Edited8 Jun 2008
Birth*Garner G. Hull was born circa 1915.2 
Marriage*He married Altha Rae Haney, daughter of Joseph Martin Haney and Amanda Mell Dora (Dora) Curtis, on 25 July 1938 at McMinn, Tennessee.1 

Family

Altha Rae Haney b. 11 Nov 1917, d. 2 Apr 1981

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1357] Tyler S. Forrest, "William Asbury & Ruby A. (Filyaw) Curtis Family", Ancestral File.

Willie D. (Bill) Huffman1

M, b. 27 November 1916, d. 25 October 1996
Last Edited14 Jun 2008
Birth*Willie D. (Bill) Huffman was born on 27 November 1916 at Fannin, Georgia.2,3 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, ED 47, sheet 7B, single, living with his parents, Henry and Paralee Huffman; Henry was a boilermaker's helper.4 
Census*He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, ED 11, sheet 9A, single, living with his parents, Henry F. and Para Lee Huffman; Henry was a copper miner.5 
Marriage*He married Erma Sue Haney, daughter of Joseph Martin Haney and Amanda Mell Dora (Dora) Curtis, on 9 January 1937 at McMinn, Tennessee; divorced.6,1 
Death*Willie D. (Bill) Huffman died on 25 October 1996 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, at age 79.2 

Family

Erma Sue Haney b. 9 Aug 1920, d. 5 Jul 1983

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1405] Dee Higgins, "Haney Family Research", Ancestral File.

William Jennings Moses1

M, b. 7 December 1917, d. 26 June 1956
Last Edited24 Nov 2008
Birth*William Jennings Moses was born on 7 December 1917 at McMinn, Tennessee; son of John R. and Nellie A. Moses.2,3 
Marriage*He married Erma Sue Haney, daughter of Joseph Martin Haney and Amanda Mell Dora (Dora) Curtis, on 4 May 1940 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee; Erma Haney-Jennings Maser on marriage record transcription.4 
Death*William Jennings Moses died on 26 June 1956 at Tennessee at age 38; buried at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.3 

Family

Erma Sue Haney b. 9 Aug 1920, d. 5 Jul 1983
Children

Citations

  1. [S1405] Dee Higgins, "Haney Family Research", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S993] Marvin & Samme Templin (e-mail address), McMinn County Cemetery Records, New Zion.
  4. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  5. [S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, 27 February 1999.