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OBITUARY - Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; December 18, 1985:

ROBERT L. CLARK

ERWIN – Robert L. Clark, 76, Rt. 5, Jonesborough, died Friday in Unicoi County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was a native of Washington County and a son of the late John B. and Flora Haire Clark.

He was a retired construction worker for Wright and Lopaz. He was a member of the Knob Creek Church of the Brethren.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Keefauver Clark; four daughter, Mrs. Mary Emma Slonacker, Jonesborough; Mrs. Phyllis Keesecker, Johnson City; Mrs. Jean Fetters, Johnson City; and Mrs. Patty Barnett, Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Robert Sherfy, Mt. Solon, Va.; one brother, Clarence Clark; and six grandchildren.

Dillow Taylor, Jonesborough (753-3821)

Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; December 28, 1985:

DILLOW-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

Jonesborough

Robert L. Clark

Funeral services for Robert L. Clark, 76, Rt. 5, Jonesborough will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Chapel of Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, with Robert Lavor and Victor Young officiating. Music will be provided by the Harvey Quartet. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leland Archer, Max Williams, Lee Clark, Ann Stonaker, Gary Keesecker and Alan Keesecker. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Dillow-Taylor is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary – Johnson City Press-Chronicle, Johnson City, Tennessee; Tuesday, 26 DEC 1972, page 2 (Newspapers.com):

JOHN A. SLONAKER

John Andrew Slonaker, 47, Rt. 1, Lamar community, Jonesboro, died unexpectedly at his home Monday from an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Slonaker was the son of Mrs. Ruby H. Slonaker and the late Frank Slonaker.

A veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater, he was graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he received his B.S. degree, and of East Tennessee State University where he obtained an M.S. degree.

In 1950, he was a teacher for the Veterans Administration farm program.

He was a guidance counselor at the former Sulphur Springs High School and, at his death, served in the same capacity at David Crokett High School.

He was a member of the Jonesboro Presbyterian Church and its choir.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Emma Clark Slonaker; one son, Danny, of the home; two brothers, Bob and David, both of Jonesboro; two nieces and one nephew.

Dillow-Taylor is in charge.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; 12 OCT 1987:

WILLIAM J. KEEFAUVER

William Joe Keefauver, 75, Rt. 5, Jonesborough, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 1987, in Ashbury Center.

He was a native of Washington County and a son of the late Robert Shelton and Fannie Milhorn Keefauver.

Mr. Keefauver was a retired employee of Tennessee Eastman Co.

He was a member of Central Christian Church, Jonesborough.

Mr. Keefauver was preceded in death by a brother.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Harshbarger Keefauver, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. June Ingram, Jonesborough, Mrs. Jane Tolley, Erwin, and Mrs. Shirley McCracken, Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Eunice McCoy and Mrs. Edith Clark, both of Jonesborough; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Dillow-Taylor, Jonesborough (753-3821)

Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; October 12, 1987:

DILLOW-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

Jonesborough

William J. Keefauver

Funeral services for William Joe Keefauver, 75, Rt. 5, Jonesborough, who died Sunday, October 11, 1987, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Jonesborough Central Christian Church, with Dr. Henry Webb, Dr. Robert Fite and Mr. Kurt Henson officiating. The body will lie in state one-half hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Luther Payne, Jack Story, Emil Messimer, Joe Gregg, M.E. Shell, Daryl Loyd, Leon Gray, Stanley Hilbert and Ralph Richards. Honorary pallbearers Lee Clark, Buster Cox, Floyd Chase, Gregg Moore, Don Overbay, David Gulnn, Bill Tate Jr., Bill Jenkins, Dan Mahoney, Ralph Whaley, Fred Huffine, Herbert Payne, Don Hen__ and Larry Huffine. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Flower girls will be the women of Central Christian Church. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesborough, is in charge of the arrangements.

; license issue reported in the 28 NOV 1962 edition of the Johnson City Press, page 8 (Newspapers.com).

Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; Sunday, 2 DEC 1962, page 32 (Newspapers.com):

Keefauver twins wedding candlelight ceremony at Central Christian Church

The double wedding of Rita June Keefauver and Jim Max Ingram, and Zita Jane Keefauver and Edwin Wayne Tolley took place yesterday at 7 p.m. in the Central Christian Church of Jonesboro.

The brides are the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Keefauver of Rt. 5, Jonesboro.

Mr. Ingram is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ingram of Rt. 1, Jonesboro. Mr. Tolley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Tolley of ___ Way, Erwin.

Robert O. Fife performed the double-ring ceremonies before an alter decorated with greenery and burning tapers. Windows were decorated with greenery and poinsettias. Pew bows were of white satin ribbon and wedding bells.

The were given in marriage by their fathers. They wore identical floor-length gowns of imported hand-clipped Chantilly-type lace featuring a scalloped neckline embroidered in pearl beads and long pointed sleeves. The overskirt covered rows of crystal tulle ruffles and was highlighted with sequins. Their princess-like crowns were covered with sequins and pearls and held bouffant veiling of Illusion. They carried bouquets of roses with a white orchid in the center.

A program of nuptial music was presented by Dickie Wright and Mrs. Johnny Slonaker, cousin of the brides, who were soloists; and Mrs. James Huffine, organist.

Ann Keefauver, cousin of the brides, gave a recitation of “How Do I Love Thee” by Elizabeth Browning.

Attending Mrs. Tolley as matron of honor was her sister, Mrs. Bob McCracken.

She wore a red velvet dress featuring a bell-shaped skirt and scooped neckline. Her headpiece was of white velvet with a nose veil. She carried a white fur muff topped with a red poinsettia.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. David Slonaker and Joan France. They wore dresses identical to Mrs. McCraken’s and carried white fur muffs topped with red carnations.

Attending Mr. Tolley as his best man was his brother-in-law, D. C. Byrd.

Candle lighter was Bob McCracken, brother-in-law of the brides. Ushers were Gordon Foster and Ray Rutherford.

The bridegroom’s mother wore a beige brocade sheath and jacket with matching accessories and a white orchid corsage.

Mrs. Edwin Tolley graduated from Jonesboro High School where she was a member of the Civitans and a marshall of the class of 1960. She is employed at a local department store.

Mr. Tolley graduated from Unicoi High School and is presently employed at Davison Chemical Division in Erwin.

Following a wedding trip to Daytona Beach, Fla., the couple will be at home at 310 N. Elm St., Erwin, after Dec. 8.

Attending Mrs. Ingram as maid of honor was her cousin, Sandra Keefauver. She wore a red velvet dress with bell-shaped skirt and scooped neckline, and carried a white fur muff topped with a red poinsettia. Her headpiece was of white velvet with a nose veil.

Bridesmaids were Eva Eisenhower and Shirley Hampton of Boone, N.C. They wore dresses identical to that of the maid of honor and carried white fur muffs topped with red carnations.

Attending Mr. Ingram as best man was Richard Hoss.

Paul Ingram, brother of the bridegroom was candle lighter. Ushers were Tony Clift and Darell Rowe.

The brides’ mother wore a sheath dress of taupe lace featuring a silk organza overskirt and scoop neckline. She chose matching accessories with an orchid corsage. The bridegroom’s mother chose a street-length dress of robin-egg blue with an orchid corsage.

Mrs. Jim Ingram graduated from Jonesboro High School where she belonged to the National Honor Society, and was a marshall of the class of 1960. She is employed at a local ladies shop.

Mr. Ingram graduated from Lamar High School and attended East Tennessee State College. He is presently dairy farming in Jonesboro.

The couple will be at home in Jonesboro following a wedding trip to Niagara Falls.

A rehearsal dinner was given at the brides’ uncle’s restaurant on South Roan Street in Johnson City.

Out-of-town guests for the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Riddle and Patsy of Spring City, Tenn.; Mary Thatch of Maryville; Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hampton of Boone, N.C.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shipley of Kingsport; Tray Beverley of Kingsport.

; license issue reported in the 2 DEC 1962 edition of the Johnson City Press-Chronicle, page 28 (Newspapers.com).

Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; Sunday, 2 DEC 1962, page 32 (Newspapers.com):

Keefauver twins wedding candlelight ceremony at Central Christian Church

The double wedding of Rita June Keefauver and Jim Max Ingram, and Zita Jane Keefauver and Edwin Wayne Tolley took place yesterday at 7 p.m. in the Central Christian Church of Jonesboro.

The brides are the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Keefauver of Rt. 5, Jonesboro.

Mr. Ingram is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ingram of Rt. 1, Jonesboro. Mr. Tolley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Tolley of ___ Way, Erwin.

Robert O. Fife performed the double-ring ceremonies before an alter decorated with greenery and burning tapers. Windows were decorated with greenery and poinsettias. Pew bows were of white satin ribbon and wedding bells.

The were given in marriage by their fathers. They wore identical floor-length gowns of imported hand-clipped Chantilly-type lace featuring a scalloped neckline embroidered in pearl beads and long pointed sleeves. The overskirt covered rows of crystal tulle ruffles and was highlighted with sequins. Their princess-like crowns were covered with sequins and pearls and held bouffant veiling of Illusion. They carried bouquets of roses with a white orchid in the center.

A program of nuptial music was presented by Dickie Wright and Mrs. Johnny Slonaker, cousin of the brides, who were soloists; and Mrs. James Huffine, organist.

Ann Keefauver, cousin of the brides, gave a recitation of “How Do I Love Thee” by Elizabeth Browning.

Attending Mrs. Tolley as matron of honor was her sister, Mrs. Bob McCracken.

She wore a red velvet dress featuring a bell-shaped skirt and scooped neckline. Her headpiece was of white velvet with a nose veil. She carried a white fur muff topped with a red poinsettia.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. David Slonaker and Joan France. They wore dresses identical to Mrs. McCraken’s and carried white fur muffs topped with red carnations.

Attending Mr. Tolley as his best man was his brother-in-law, D. C. Byrd.

Candle lighter was Bob McCracken, brother-in-law of the brides. Ushers were Gordon Foster and Ray Rutherford.

The bridegroom’s mother wore a beige brocade sheath and jacket with matching accessories and a white orchid corsage.

Mrs. Edwin Tolley graduated from Jonesboro High School where she was a member of the Civitans and a marshall of the class of 1960. She is employed at a local department store.

Mr. Tolley graduated from Unicoi High School and is presently employed at Davison Chemical Division in Erwin.

Following a wedding trip to Daytona Beach, Fla., the couple will be at home at 310 N. Elm St., Erwin, after Dec. 8.

Attending Mrs. Ingram as maid of honor was her cousin, Sandra Keefauver. She wore a red velvet dress with bell-shaped skirt and scooped neckline, and carried a white fur muff topped with a red poinsettia. Her headpiece was of white velvet with a nose veil.

Bridesmaids were Eva Eisenhower and Shirley Hampton of Boone, N.C. They wore dresses identical to that of the maid of honor and carried white fur muffs topped with red carnations.

Attending Mr. Ingram as best man was Richard Hoss.

Paul Ingram, brother of the bridegroom was candle lighter. Ushers were Tony Clift and Darell Rowe.

The brides’ mother wore a sheath dress of taupe lace featuring a silk organza overskirt and scoop neckline. She chose matching accessories with an orchid corsage. The bridegroom’s mother chose a street-length dress of robin-egg blue with an orchid corsage.

Mrs. Jim Ingram graduated from Jonesboro High School where she belonged to the National Honor Society, and was a marshall of the class of 1960. She is employed at a local ladies shop.

Mr. Ingram graduated from Lamar High School and attended East Tennessee State College. He is presently dairy farming in Jonesboro.

The couple will be at home in Jonesboro following a wedding trip to Niagara Falls.

A rehearsal dinner was given at the brides’ uncle’s restaurant on South Roan Street in Johnson City.

Out-of-town guests for the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Riddle and Patsy of Spring City, Tenn.; Mary Thatch of Maryville; Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hampton of Boone, N.C.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shipley of Kingsport; Tray Beverley of Kingsport.