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- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 24 Jul 2005.
Before we move along with other wanderings, last week we dropped by to see Charlie Williams, a 93-year-old barber. Another fellow cutting hair is J. W. Dorsey off Cosby Hwy. We¡¦ll pay him a visit soon. ¡§I guess at one time there were 25 shops in Newport,¡¨ said Williams. He and Edsel Hall recalled that Bruce Roberts was a well-known barber who cut young Bill Myers¡¦ hair. C. D. Fisher, former sheriff, visited the shop every day. A name you might have heard from the past is that of Bruce Wilson, who worked with Roberts. You may soon hear more from barbers¡Vat least those still alive.
When I saw the senior couple at the front desk renewing their Plain Talk subscription with receptionist Penny Webb, it didn¡¦t take long to find out that we had met years ago. Although Arlie Allen is a Jefferson Co. native, he is well known to Cocke Countians for his 40 years work at Bush Brothers cannery in Chestnut Hill. He worked in the maintenance department. Years ago, I had met his new wife, Betty. A fire at her late husband¡¦s and her property destroyed a mobilehome. She is the former Betty Dunn Nichols, of 1640 Hannon Road. You may have known her late parents, Allen and Georgia Mae Dunn. Sister Wanda Sims died recently, but Betty has another sister, Claudette Shults of Judd¡¦s Lane. Arlie, who will turn 84 on Valentine¡¦s Day, is the father of Rhonda Smallwood, of Newport, and Alda (Mrs. Jim) Roberts, of Dayton, Tenn. Jim hails from Waterville, NC. But, how is it Arlie ended up in Newport? His first wife died in 1996 and he happened to be eating breakfast at Newport Hardee¡¦s. One morning, folks from the local senior citizens center invited him to visit. He half jokingly asked if he might find a woman there. And that¡¦s where he met Betty. They honeymooned in Spain in 2000.
Wanda Dunn Sims obituary
- [S112] Census, 1930.
Name: Arlie W Allen
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District: 0009
Gender: Male
Age: 8
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Birth Year (Estimated): 1922
Birthplace: Tennessee
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Sheet Number and Letter: 9A
Household ID: 177
Line Number: 14
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 2256
GS Film number: 2341990
Digital Folder Number: 004548170
Image Number: 00917
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Randolph Allen M 38 Tennessee
Wife Gracie B Allen F 37 Tennessee
Son Creed S Allen M 19 Tennessee
Daughter Clara M Allen F 17 Tennessee
Daughter Gertrude E Allen F 11 Tennessee
Son Noah A Allen M 10 Tennessee
Son Arlie W Allen M 8 Tennessee
Son Gradie L Allen M 6 Tennessee
Son Randolph J Allen M 5 Tennessee
Daughter Dasie V Allen F 3 Tennessee
Daughter Annie B Allen F 2 Tennessee
- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 16 Jan 2017.
February 14, 1921 - January 16, 2017
Arlie Allen, was born on February 14, 1921 in Jefferson County. He died at Rhea medical Center in Dayton, TN on January 16, 2017.
He has lived in Dayton for the past 6 ½ years moving there from Newport and lived with his daughter and son-in-law.
He was a member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church.
He retired from Bush Brothers & Company in Chestnut Hills after 50 years of service.
He was a member of the Ruritan Club for many years, being named Ruritan of the year; member of the Shriners for 55 years, member of the Masons for 62 years, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 60 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie T. Allen; daughter, Vonda Allen; grandson Jason Gibson; wife Betty N. Allen; stepson Tony Nichols; sisters Gertrude Sutton and Clara Allen; brothers, Grady Allen, Creed Allen, Noah Allen and Frank Allen.
He is survived by his children, Alda (Jim) Roberts and Ronda Smallwood of Dayton and Evelyn Ann Gibson of Jefferson City; sisters, Daisy Cherry and Ann Brown of Belmont, NC, Mary Maloy of Ooltewah, TN; brother, Randolph Allen of Belmont, NC; grandchildren, Jamie Roberts and Richie Gibson; ten great-grandchildren,; and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 -7:30 pm Wednesday, January 18, 2017, with Masonic service following at 7:45 pm in Manes Funeral Home West Chapel, followed by funeral service at 8:00 pm, with Rev. John Clark, and Jamie Roberts officiating.
Burial will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. John Wilson officiating. Also Military Honors.
I lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
Family and friends may sign guest register on line at: www.manesfunerahome.com.
Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home.
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 175446287).
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Name Randolph Allen
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 01 Dec 1909
Event Place , Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Gracie Bailey
Spouse's Gender Female
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Name Arlie Allen
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 04 Oct 1941
Event Place Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Age 20
Birth Year (Estimated) 1921
Spouse's Name Dixie Thornton
Spouse's Gender Female
Spouse's Age 23
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1918
Page 452
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Groom's Name Bride's First Name Bride's Maiden Name County Date of Marriage File #
ALLEN ARLIE W BETTY NICHOLS COCKE 06-24-2000 39922
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