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- [S104] Cocke County, Tennessee, and its People, Cocke County Heritage Book Committee, (Walsworth Publishing, 1992), 251.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 25 Jun 2006.
Shelton seeks re-election to CLB
Source: The Newport Plain Talk
06-25-2006
NEWPORT- Danny Shelton is seeking his second term on the County Legislative Body, Post 1, District 1. Shelton is married to Dina Roberts and has two daughters, Kristle, 22 and Mandi, 18.
His parents are Roella Mathis and the late R. J. Shelton of Del Rio. His grandparents were the late Drew and Annie Mae Stokely, and the late George and Ellen Shelton. "I would like to thank God for the guidance he has given me the past four years. I would also like to thank my church family, my family and the people of the first district for their prayers and support." Shelton attends Piney Grove Baptist Church in Del Rio and has been a member there for the past 25 years. I have been employed by the Cocke County Fire Department for the past four years. He served two terms as a Cocke County road commissioner for the First District and has been an active member of the Del Rio Fire Department for the past 10 years. "The county has made many accomplishments in the last four years," he said. "Our county is growing every year with new businesses, industries, shopping centers, and a water line that will provide clean drinking water for the children of Del Rio Elementary School and also to the people in the Denton and Hartford Communities. "I'm so pleased to see the county and city working close together for the betterment of our county," he continued. "Working together promotes growth. As a citizen of this county I ask you to look around and see all the positive things that have taken place in the past four years. "My goal from four years ago hasn't changed. I'm for better paying jobs, so our children wont have to leave the county to work. I want our children to be proud of where they live and work. I'm asking the people of the First District for your vote and continued support on August 3.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 2 Jul 2010.
Shelton announces candidacy for Road Commissioner
Danny Shelton is announcing his candidacy for road commissioner in the 1st District. Danny attends Piney Grove Baptist Church in Del Rio where he has been a member for 28 years. He is currently a Firefighter for the Cocke County Fire Department in Newport and is also a volunteer Firefighter for the Del Rio Fire Volunteer Fire Department. Danny is happily married to Dina and they are the parents of two lovely daughters Kristle Toomalatai and Mandi Tanner both of Newport. They are also the proud grandparents of Matticyn Tanner of Newport. He is the son of Roella Mathis, Del Rio and the late R.J. Shelton. Danny served as Road Commissioner in the 1st District from the year 1994 to 2001 where he willingly met the needs of the people. Danny worked hard for his District and will continue to do so if elected. He is very qualified, experienced and proven. Vote for Danny Shelton on August 5th, 2010 for Road Commissioner in the 1st District. Your vote and support for Danny will be greatly appreciated.
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Name R J Shelton
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 06 Aug 1949
Event Place Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Age 20
Birth Year (Estimated) 1929
Spouse's Name Roella Stokely
Spouse's Gender Female
Spouse's Age 17
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1932
Page 402
"Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-X369-13P?cc=1619127&wc=Q6SB-21H%3A1589264474%2C1589372876 : 22 December 2016), Cocke > Marriage registers, 1946-1954, vol 28-29 > image 248 of 695; citing Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville and county clerk offices from various counties.
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, d. 14 Mar 1961, Cocke County, Tennessee 