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James Merlin Jim Carter and Myrtle Evangeline Laughlin

James Merlin "Jim" Carter
and Myrtle Evangeline Laughlin

James Merlin "Jim" Carter b 12 Jul 1893 Maces Spring, Scott Co VA d 3 Sept 1968 Hiltons, Scott Co VA; buried Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Maces Spring, Scott Co VA; s/o Robert C Carter and Mary Arvilla "Mollie' Bays. James Merlin "Jim' Carter m. 12 Apr 1916 to Myrtle Evangeline Laughlin b 20 Jan 1895 Hiltons, Scott Co VA d 29 Sept 1963 Hiltons, Scott Co VA; buried Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Maces Spring, Scott Co VA. Children of James Merlin Carter and Myrtle Evangeline Laughlin;

I. Matilee Carter b about 1917 Scott Co VA d 1931; buried Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Maces Spring, Scott Co VA

II. James Walter Carter b 25 Jun 1919 Scott Co VA d 11 Mar 1922; buried Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Maces Spring, Scott Co VA

III. Lois Carter b 1 Nov 1921 Scott Co VA d 10 Feb 2003 Hiltons, Scott Co VA; m. 1940 to Cecil Emory Hensley b 10 Jun 1918 Scott Co VA d 12 Jul 2003 Hiltons, Scott Co VA

IV. Robert Carter b 2 Aug 1923 Hiltons, Scott Co VA d 6 Apr 1973 Bristol, Sullivan Co TN; buried Susong Cemetery, Blountville, Sullivan Co TN; m. Female Goodwin

V. Liza Juanita Carter b 17 Jan 1926 VA d 24 Feb 1999 Mountain City, Johnson Co TN; buried Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson Co TN; m. Male Cornett

VI. Jackie Dale Carter b 6 Sept 1931 Wise Co VA d 20 Aug 2002 Hiltons, Scott Co VA

VII. Mary Ann "Murk" Carter b 8 May 1933 Wise Co VA d 28 Jan 2008 Hiltons, Scott Co VA; buried Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Maces Spring, Scott Co VA

Kingsport Times News Obituary:
Mary Ann "Murk" Carter:
Hiltons, VA Mary Ann "Murk" Carter, age 74, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, January 28, 2008 at her residence. She was born May 8, 1933 in Wise County, VA a daughter of the late James Marlin and Myrtle Evangeline Laughlin Carter. She was a longtime and faithful member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. She was retired from Burlington Mills in Bristol, VA and was also known locally as a very special employee of the Big Break Exxon in Weber City, VA. She is preceded in death by her: Brothers: J. W. Carter, Robert Carter and Jackie Dale Carter. Sisters: Matilee Carter, Eliza Juanita Cornett and Lois Carter Hensley. Nephew: Michael Cornett and great-nephews: Michael Paul Cornett and Daniel Cornett. Survivors include: Special nephews: Mark Carter, whom she loved as a son; Jerry Hensley and wife Pattie; Harold "Bugs" Cornett, Jr. and wife Mary; Bob Hensley and wife Gail; Special nieces: Sue Hensley; Phyllis Arnold; Debbie Buckle and husband Chuck; Joy Eldreth; Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Cornett; Several special great nephews, great nieces and great-great nieces; 2 sisters in law: Yvonne Carter and Hazel Bowen. Calling hours will be Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 at Scott County Funeral Home and other times at the home of her niece Sue Hensley. The celebration of her life will be Thursday at 2PM in the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, Hiltons, VA with Rev. Randy Powers and Rev. Will Shewey officiating. Her body will lie in state at the church 30 minutes preceding the services. Music will be provided by Daryl Jayne and Dale and Teresa Jett. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jesse Hensley, Tim Hensley, Phil Salyer, Dale Jett, Joey Salyer, Johnny Wolfe, Terry Olinger and Andrew Eldreth. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, building fund, c/o Flo Wolfe, Rt. 1, Hiltons, VA 24258. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.scottcountyfuneralhome.com. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.


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