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- [S104] Cocke County, Tennessee, and its People, Cocke County Heritage Book Committee, (Walsworth Publishing, 1992), 210.
- [S120] A Place Called Home: Our Story, David L. Popiel, Duay O'Neil, et. al., (2006, The Newport Plain Talk / Jones Media Inc.), dpopiel@xtn.net., 97.
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 22 Nov 2011.
'Chip' McGaha honored and remembered fondly
(c)2011 NPT PHOTO BY NELSON MORAIS
Family members of the late Chip McGaha gathered with others to remember the basketball coach with a big heart for kids. From left to right, in the front row, are: Wendy McGaha, Aidan McGaha held by Skylar McGaha, and Christian McGaha. In the back, left to right, are: Michael McGaha, Scott McGaha, Chipper McGaha's wife Teresa, Rebecca McGaha, Eric McGaha, Heather McGaha (hidden), and Kylie Carmichael.
Author: Nelson Morais
GRASSY FORK-Chipper McGaha, whose nickname was "Chip," was remembered fondly by colleagues, friends, and family members at Grassy Fork Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 17.
McGaha died June 12 at the age of 61.
McGaha was remembered at a special memorial service as someone who cared more about others than himself.
The evening was named "Chip McGaha Night" in a proclamation signed by Cocke County Mayor Vaughn Moore, Newport Mayor Connie Ball, and Parrottsville Mayor Mary Keller.
McGaha was a basketball coach for boys and girls teams at Grassy Fork Elementary School, and for several years, often raised money to take ball teams to the beach, friends recalled.
Dr. Shannon Grooms, a former principal of Grassy Fork Elementary School, said McGaha was a competitor in both athletics and academics.
For more details, please see the latest edition of the Newport Plain Talk.
- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 12 Jun 2011.
(November 12, 1949 - June 12, 2011)
Chipper McGaha, age 61, of Hartford, passed away, Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Elmer and Della McGaha; sisters, Nancy Williamson, Martha Linkes and Eunavee Hall; brothers, Gene, Bob and Doyle McGaha. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Hartford, TN. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Teresa McGaha of Hartford; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Rebecca McGaha of Cosby, Michael and Heather McGaha of Hartford; son Eric McGaha of Hartford; daughters, Wendy McGaha of Hartford, Shirley Black of Bristol; brother, Houston McGaha of Newport; sister, Daisy Brewster of Ohio; and special friend Vestal Shipman, special hunting friends Steve Moore and Tony Cook. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Skylar McGaha, Aidan McGaha, Kylie Carmichael and Christian McGaha; also many other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Manes Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ransom Hall, Rev. Tinker Clark and Rev. Jim Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Blacks Cemetery, Hartford, Tennessee.
Manes Funeral Home is in charge.
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Name: Elmer Mc Gaha
Event: Marriage
Event Date: 22 Nov 1926
Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee
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Spouse: Della Wilds
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Film Number: 1572603
Digital Folder Number: 4485970
Image Number: 00979
- [S131] Divorce Record.
usband's Name Wife's First Name Wife's Maiden Name County Court Date of Divorce File #
MCGAHA MARTIN D JANIE F [NOT GIVEN] COCKE [NOT GIVEN] 01-02-1986 00203
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Groom's Name Bride's First Name Bride's Maiden Name County Date of Marriage File #
MCGAHA MARTIN D TERESA S [NOT GIVEN] COCKE 11-26-1988 54332
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