Barry's Genealogy Diary

PEGGY JO MOSES SELF OBITUARY

2012-05-18T10:31:00.000-05:00

SELF, PEGGY JO MOSES, age 72, of Madisonville, passed away 2:12 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was a member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Jake W. Self; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Chris Bledsoe; grandson, Dylan Frank; granddaughter, Brittany Russell; great-granddaughter, Raylee Frank; sister, Dot Miller; brother and sister-in-law, Curt and Nancy Moses; nephew, Greg Moses and wife Leslie, all of Madisonville; niece, Kathy Tipton and husband Tony, of Colleyville, TX; great nephews, Andy Moses, Jesse Tipton, Joshua Tipton; great niece, Macy Moses; preceded in death by parents, Tony and Roxie Moses; brother-in-law, Austin Miller. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Friday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Tommy Self, Rev. David Davis officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

TORNADO HIT TELLICO PLAINS, TENNESSEE

2012-03-03T14:44:00.003-05:00

An apparent tornado hit the town of Tellico Plains on Friday afternoon, March 2. Numerous homes and buildings were destroyed. Fortunately no one was killed and only a few injuries were reported. Several Self family relatives live in the Tellico Plains area. Dillard Self and his daughter live on South Babcock Street which is right in the center of the worst hit area of the town. I have not been able to reach Dillard for comment due to telephone lines being down.

You may Google the internet for more information. There are several Youtube videos of the Tellico Plains area which show damage caused by the tornado Friday afternoon.

Updated 3-7-12... I was able to speak to Dillard Self last Monday evening. He said his home did not get damaged and that he and his daughter made it through the tornado just fine. Officials with the National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee have stated in an initial report that the tornado that hit Tellico Plains on March 2 was an EF-2 tornado, with high winds of approximately 130 mph. The tornado damaged an area 400 yards wide.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2011-12-23T16:41:00.002-05:00

Svitlana, Lydia and I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I have not been posting to this site for over a month now. It has been a busy few weeks. I will try to get some content posted early in 2012. Until then, God bless everyone. Let us not forget the true meaning of Christmas.

Barry

MARVIN RAY SELF, 79, HAS DIED

2011-11-12T08:42:00.002-05:00

Marvin Ray Self of Athens, Tennessee died Tuesday, Nov. 8, in NHC of Athens. A native of Monroe County, former resident of Blount County and resident of McMinn County since 1956, he was a son of the late Carra and Hannah Young Carmley Self. He was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church, and sang with several area quartets including the Gospelaires of Athens, appearing on Mull's Singing Convention, and was active in singing with the McMinn County Senior Citizens and will always be remembered for his bass voice. He was a former employee of Sterchi Brother's Furniture Company, Mayfield's Dairy Farms, Beaunit and he retired from Hammer Johnson Supply, Westinghouse-Athens Products, after 20 years of service. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean Conflict with the 11th Airborne Division as a clerk and also was a member of the Army Band. He was a member of American Legion Post #68; a member of Meridian Sun Lodge #50 F.&A.M.; a 32nd Degree Mason; a member of the York Rite Bodies (Chapter Council and Commandery); member of Chattanooga Consistory Scottish Rite of Free Masonery; former member of Alhambra Shrine Temple and was in the Chilhowee Clown Unit. He was a member and past patron of Athenian Chapter #159 O.E.S. and he and his wife were members of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons of Middle Tennessee O.E.S. He was 79. Survivors include: wife of 56 years-Mary M. Smalling Self; Son and daughter-in-law-David Ray and Tammy Self of Nashville; Daughter and son-in-law-Debbie and Alan Bohannon of Athens; Brother-Luke Carmley of Monroe County; Five grandchildren-Kimberly Faith and husband Steve Hazelwood, Angela and husband Joseph Boone, Brian Carra Self, Paige Self and Kelly Self; Four great-grandchildren-Olivia Hazelwood, Joshua Alan Hazelwood, Katlyn Bohannon and Cameron Boone. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Oran Creasman and Rev. Ralph Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow the service at McMinn Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Marlin Carmley, Pat McGinnis, Brian Self, Don Crabtree, David Pickens, Carroll Best, Wilburn Carmley and Andy Best. Honorary pallbearers will be Adult Men's Three Sunday School Class of Eastanallee Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., Friday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home. Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home in Athens, Tenn. is in charge of the arrangements.

PICTURES FROM COUSIN CONNIE GEDDINGS

2011-11-01T15:43:00.007-05:00

Cousin Connie Geddings is the daughter of the late Lillie Pearl Self Geddings, who passed away on September 11 of this year. Cousin Connie emailed me three picures she recently came across in her mother's things. They are great pictures and I thank Connie for sharing them with us. The date on the pictures indicate the snapshots were taken around July 1962. All three were taken at Citico Cemetery in Vonore, Tennessee, probably at the gravesite of Harrison Cicero Self, husband of Lizzie Cottrell Self Hawkins. The first picture at the top is of Emery Self, Frank Self and his sister, Lula Self Burnett. The second picture is of Lula Self Burnett and her mother, Lizzie Cottrell Self Hawkins. The third picture is of:left to right Lula Self Burnett and son Harry, Frank Self and sons Mike and Steve, Douglas Self with son Samuel Jr., Lennis Self and daughters, Darlene and Debbie, June Self and Faye Self Strickland standing behind Lizzie Cottrell Self Hawkins and Barbara Strickland.

SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARY !!!

2011-10-21T18:57:00.004-05:00

Sunday, October 23, 2011 will mark the 160th wedding anniversary of John Jones Self and Lydia Avaline Waters Self. They were married in the Gaddistown District of Union County, Georgia. John was 26 and Lydia was 18 when they married. They had 11 children. For more information on this couple, do a search on this site using their names.

MORE PHOTOS FROM SELF FAMILY REUNION

2011-10-21T13:23:00.007-05:00

MORE PHOTOS FROM THE SELF FAMILY REUNION

2011-10-19T16:13:00.005-05:00

MORE SELF FAMILY REUNION PHOTOS

2011-10-18T21:04:00.009-05:00

MORE PHOTOS FROM THE SELF FAMILY REUNION 2011

2011-10-05T19:44:00.011-05:00

ANNUAL SELF FAMILY REUNION WAS A BLAST

2011-10-05T18:23:00.023-05:00

The annual Self Family Reunion was held September 24 at the Pearson Springs Rotary Pavilion in Maryville, Tennessee. I probably say this every year, but the reunion just gets better and better. The attendance gets better and the food and fellowship get better. We enjoyed a delicious meal and some wonderful conversation that lasted into the early evening. It was so good to see everyone have a good time. I apologize for not getting the photos posted sooner, but I had some difficulty. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend. We plan on meeting at the same place next year.

LILLIE PEARL LEE SELF GEDDINGS OBITUARY

2011-09-12T07:28:00.002-05:00

LILLIE PEARL LEE SELF GEDDINGS age 79, of West Knoxville, native of Monroe County, daughter of the late Harrison Cicero Self and Lizzie Cottrell Self Hawkins, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 11, 2011. She was a long-time faithful member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church. Pearl retired from UTIA in 1993. She was also preceded in death by husband, Daniel A. Geddings, Jr.; step-father, Lloyd Hawkins; sister, Bonnie Mae Self Case; brother, Samuel Douglas Self. She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Connie Diane Geddings and fiancé, Samuel S. Stalcup, Jr.; brothers and sister-in-law, Jake and Peggy Self of Madisonville, Frank Self of Knoxville; sisters and brother-in-law, Faye Strickland of Madisonville, Lula Burnette of Maynardville, Nellie Hawkins of Greenback, and Helen and William Gibby of Hermitage, Tennessee; special brother/nephew, Samuel Self, Jr. and wife Evelyn of Knoxville; niece, Sarah Self Bledsoe of Madisonville; many other nephews and nieces; special friends, Norma and Don Huddleston and Lucille Knight; her beloved pets, Daffy, Angel and Oreo. A special thanks to Brakebill Nursing Home for their wonderful care in her last few weeks. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Monday at Rocky Hill Baptist Church followed by a service at 7:00 P.M. with Dr. Terry Kirby officiating. The family and friends will meet Tuesday at Citico Cemetery, Vonore, Monroe County for an 11:00 A.M. graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her memory to: Rocky Hill Baptist Church Missions, 7409 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. On line condolences may be made at www.rosemortuary.com. Arrangements provided by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.

SELF FAMILY REUNION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

2011-09-02T14:11:00.004-05:00

It's that time of year again... yes "it's football time in Tennessee". You are right, but it is also time for something else. The 26th annual Self Family Reunion will be Saturday, September 24 at the Pearson Springs Rotary Pavilion in Maryville, Tennessee. The pavilion is on Montvale Station Road. We will begin gathering around 3p.m. and share a covered dish meal around 4 p.m. Directions: on Hwy. 411 N. in Maryville, turn right at the Exxon station onto Sandy Springs Road. Pass Foothills School, turn left onto Montvale Station Road. Go approximately 1/2 mile. The pavilion entrance is on the left, just before Sandy Springs Park. Turn into the entrance and go down the hill to the pavilion parking lot. For more information call ph. 423-420-9253. Hoping to see you there!

TOMMY THOMAS TO CELEBRATE 89TH BIRTHDAY

2011-08-17T15:41:00.008-05:00

Tommy Thomas, husband of the late Mildred Nancy Catherine Miller Thomas, who passed away on July 28, will celebrate his 89th birthday on Friday, August 19. Tommy was born in Madisonville, Tennessee and until a couple of months ago he lived in the same house where he was born on the outskirts of town. He is now living in an assisted living facility in Sweetwater. Tommy is pictured above with his late wife Mildred. Mildred is also pictured in a separate photo. The third photo is of the wood stove that sits in the kitchen of the Thomas home. My wife and I have spent many wonderful times sitting around this wood stove, talking and visiting with Tommy and Mildred. Mildred was a wonderful person and so is Tommy. We congratulate him on his 89th birthday. The photos are compliments of Billie Miller of Tunnel Hill, GA.

OBITUARY OF CLEO MARIE SELF SHARP

2011-08-17T13:26:00.002-05:00

I suppose being over a month late in posting this obituary is not too good, but I only recently learned of the death and it took me awhile to locate the obituary to post it. Our sympathy is extended to the family.

Cleo Marie Sharp, age 77 of Andrews, NC passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Murphy Medical Center in Murphy, NC. Mrs. Sharp was a native of Vonore, TN but lived most of her life in Cherokee County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Riley Columbus and Nelia Anderson Self. Cleo retired from Andrews High School where she worked in the cafeteria. She enjoyed working in her yard with flowers and quilting. Cleo was a member of the Valleytown Cemetery Chapel. Mrs. Sharp was preceded in death by her husband, Lewin Columbus Sharp and one brother, Tony Self. She is survived by four sons: Ricky Sharp and wife, Joann of Robbinsville, Mike Sharp and wife, Paula of Andrews, Tim Sharp and wife, Lou of Nantahala and Darren Sharp of the home; one daughter, Sherry Bryant also of the home; three brothers, Bennie Self and wife, Clarice Ann of Robbinsville, Mark Self and wife, Rita of Hickory, NC and Jerry Self of Hickory, NC and five sisters: Dotty Smith and husband, Ray of Pensacola, FL, Becky Smith of Robbinsville, Pam Worley and husband, Frank of Hickory, NC Avis Severt of Robbinsville and Mavis Cody and husband, Johnny of Robbinsville and five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday July 10, 2011 at the Valleytown Cemetery Chapel. Rev Ronnie Crisp will officiate. Special music will be provided by Johnny and Mavis Cody and the Valleytown Cemetery Chapel Quartet. Interment will be in the Valley River Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Anderson, Bill Self, Darrin Self, Bruce Rose, Gary Rogers, and Ray Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck VanGorder, Bill Phillips, David Whitaker and Mark Self. The family will receive friends 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews, NC where Mrs. Sharp will remain until being placed in the church thirty minutes prior to the service hour. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034.
You may send tributes to the Sharp family at www.townson-rose.com
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

MILDRED MILLER THOMAS HAS DIED

2011-07-28T16:23:00.003-05:00

She was a painter, an author, a great storyteller, a preacher's daughter and an all around wonderful lady. Mildred Miller Thomas has died after several months of declining health. Her obituary follows.

THOMAS, MILDRED MILLER, age 86, of Madisonville, Tennessee passed away 11:45 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Sweetwater Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Oliver and Mary Hartness Miller, sisters, Stella Miller, Edna Miller, Jessie Miller Harlow, Marian Aleen Miller and Edith Miller; brothers, Boyd Miller and Austin Miller; brother-in-law, Floyd Harlow. She was a member of South Madisonville Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Hugh E. (Tommy) Thomas; sister, Ella Miller;
brother and sisters-in-law, Stanley and Loretta Miller, Dot Miller, Ann Miller;
nieces, Carol Harlow Caines and husband, Eugene, Jeanette Harlow; nephews, Ronald Miller and wife, Billie, Bobby Miller, Stephen Miller and wife, Suneetha,
David Miller and wife, Tammy; several grand nieces and grand-nephews, great-grand nieces and a great-great grand nephew. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Rick Harris officiating. Interment in Madisonville City Cemetery. Family will receive friends 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

WHY DO THEY CALL IT THAT? TELLICO PLAINS IN MONROE COUNTY

2011-07-05T14:20:00.005-05:00

Visit the WBIR TV Channel 10 website (wbir.com) and click on the link for "Why Do They Call It That? Tellico Plains in Monroe County"

This segment recently aired on WBIR TV.

You may also go to the WATE TV Channel 6 website (WATE.COM) and look for Latest Video section to see video of "Tellico Plains celebrates Independence Day and 100th Birthday".

TELLICO PLAINS, TN CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

2011-07-05T09:05:00.005-05:00

The town of Tellico Plains, Tennessee celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend. The Tennessee Legislature incorporated the town on July 4, 1911. Special events were held throughout the weekend to commemorate the occasion. On Saturday afternoon, the town square was sectioned off and special kid-friendly events and activities were held. On Saturday evening, a square dance was held on the town square, complete with special music and fireworks. Many vendors were set up on the street, offering various food items and other goodies for sale. Monday at noon, the town hosted a parade of sorts as the traditional wagon train rolled through town. The regular flow of traffic came to a halt as horses, buggies and wagons took over the streets for a short time. This was the first time in several years the wagon train was a part of the Fourth of July activities for the town.

Wayne Dutton, of Madison, Georgia is shown above with his replica of a stage coach. Mr. Dutton and his stage coach led the wagon train thru town with former mayor, Charles Hall, on board. Hall, who served as the parade grand marshall, was mayor of Tellico Plains for over thirty years. Mr. Dutton said the stage coach is a replica of one from the old west and was hand built by a group of Amish men. It took a year to build the coach. Dutton had it built about 4 years ago. The other photo is of a pair of mules pulling a wagon with two unidentified men, who also rode in the parade.

The Tellico Plains Library also celebrated the town's centennial birthday on the Fourth of July. Guests enjoyed refreshments and had an opportunity to discuss the town's history from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tellico Plains is significant to our family. Our Self ancestors settled near Tellico Plains, at Turkey Creek, around 1885-1890, arriving from Union and Lumpkin Counties in Georgia.

REV. FRED C. SELF HAS DIED

2011-06-27T13:13:00.003-05:00

Rev. Fred Clifford Self, age 85, of Maryville, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the family home. Rev. Self was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church and the former pastor of several churches. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. He was preceded in death by his son and daughter, Garry Self and Margaret Ann Cooper. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Anna Mae Rogers Self; Sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Michele Self and Larry and Becky Self; grandchildren, Tony Cooper, April Self, Amanda Johnson, Darrell Thomas, Dana Basler, and Darren Self; 5 great grandchildren; son-in-law, Butch Cooper; sisters, Judy Payne and Calberta Best; . Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at East Maryville Baptist Church with Rev. Butch Cooper, Rev. Keith Johnson, and Rev. David Frame officiating. The family and friends will assemble at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Grandview Cemetery for Interment Services. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at East Maryville Baptist Church from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friends may call at their convenience after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com

2011-06-26T14:49:00.002-05:00

Travis Self and Christina Massingale were married Saturday. This photo was taken from the Facebook page of Christy Self Lucas, sister to Travis Self. Our best wishes are extended to the happy couple.

EARL "TOAD" AND FANNIE SELF

2011-06-26T14:36:00.002-05:00

This photo is of Earl "Toad" and Fannie Self. It was taken several years ago and was given to my by Fannie Self. Earl Self died June 12, 2011.

PHOTO OF CHARLES LINDBERGH SELF

2011-06-26T14:27:00.003-05:00

This is a photo of Charles Lindbergh Self. His nickname was "Cotton". He was born August 27, 1928 and died from pneumonia on January 19, 1946 at the age of 17. He was the son of George Washington Self and Nelia Nichols Self. He is buried at Citico Baptist Church Cemetery, Vonore, Tennessee. Charles was a brother to Earl "Toad" Self who died June 12, 2011. The photo is courtesy of Mrs. Earl (Fannie) Self. Charles was the ninth of ten children born to George and Nelia Self. There is only one surviving child in this family. He is Fred Self, age 90, who lives in Maryville, Tennessee.

TRAVIS SELF AND CHRISTINA MASSINGALE MARRY

2011-06-25T16:17:00.004-05:00

Mr. Travis Self and Miss Christina Massingale were married today (Saturday, June 25, 2011). Our congratulations go to the happy couple. A wedding photo may be added later if I can get ahold of one.

HAPPY 65TH ANIVERSARY

2011-06-22T21:16:00.001-05:00

Happy 65th anniversary to Rev. Fred and Anna Mae Self of Maryville, TN. They celebrated on June 15, 2011.

COUSIN EARL "TOAD" SELF HAS DIED

2011-06-14T20:27:00.001-05:00

Earl W. (Toad) Self - age 85 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Loudon Healthcare Center, Loudon, TN. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Susan Dillard; parents, George and Nelia Self; brothers, Johnny, Riley, James, David and Charles; sisters, Rosie, Ruth and Stella. Survived by his wife, Fannie Self; daughters, Wanda Williams of Lenoir City and Vickie Rhea of Knoxville; son, Robert Self and wife, Teresa of Lenoir City; step children, Billy J. Brookshire and wife, Mary, Regina Ramsey and husband, Troy; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; brother, Fred Self and wife, Wanda of Maryville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. TN is in charge of arrangements.