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Click here to view profile Mary Velma Eury 13 July 1910 – 19 February 1974 Mary Velma Eury Into the Life Mary Velma Eury was born on July 13, 1910, in Stanly County, North Carolina, to Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. She grew up alongside her many siblings and spent most of her life in Stanly County. In 1930, Mary was residing in Center Township, Stanly County. She spent many years working in the local yarn mills, a common occupation in the region during that time. She continued to live in Norwood, North Carolina, for the remainder of her life. On February 19, 1974, Mary Velma Eury passed away in Norwood. She was buried at Cottonville Baptist Church alongside most of her family. Mary Velma and her niece, Mary Mary Velma Eury 1960 Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Leonard , Lester , Hugh , Paul , Willie , Joe Jr , Edward , Lawson , Craig Sisters: Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______

Click here to view profile Lucinda Edna Ausburn May 9th 1834 - December 31st 1923 Lucinda Edna Ausburn was married to Wilborn Mickel Caudell on April 28th 1859 by James Brown in Banks County. They had eight children. His parents were John Caudell and Jane "June" Brown. She received a widows pension after her husband died in a wagon accident. She lived with her daughter Missouri in 1900, and lived with her daughter Emma in 1910 till her death in 1923. Fa ther : John Ausburn Mother : Jane Brown ____________________ Husband : Wilborn Mickel Caudell Children : Basheby, Missouri, John, James, Mary , Stephen, Cordelia, Emma Lucinda's grandfather, James Brown, was the first preacher of the Old Damascus Church. All Census Records

Click here to view profile David Wilson Poole October 5th 1844 – May 25th 1917 Into the Life David Wilson Poole was born on October 5, 1844, in Montgomery County, North Carolina, to David Pool and Susan Chappell. Throughout his life, he resided in various parts of Montgomery County, including Rock Spring, Cheek Creek Township, and Eldorado Township. He was married multiple times. His first marriage was to Flora Livingston on October 6, 1869, in Montgomery County, and they had many children together. He later married Francenia L. Coggins on January 3, 1889, in Eldorado, Montgomery County. David lived in North Carolina his entire life, passing away on May 25, 1917, in Montgomery County. He was buried at Chandlers Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Father: David Poole Mother : Susan Chappell ________________ _______ Wife : Flora Livingston Death Certificate Headstone

Click here to view profile Lanceford Cantrell Around 1787 – Around 1850 Lanceford Cantrell was born around 1787. He has an undocumented burial as no tombstone has been found. His grave was most likely marked with a fieldstone. He was the son of Isaac & Mary (Linder) Cantrell. In his youth he moved, with his parents, to Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He married Martha Cantwell about 1817 bringing his bride into the home of his mother. They lived there on the banks of Buck Creek for over twenty years. After his mother died he moved his family to a part of Union County Georgia that become Towns County in 1856. His family was recorded there on the 1850 census. Fa ther: Isaac Cantrell Mother : Mary Linder ____________________ Wife : Martha Patsy Cantrell

Click here to view profile Reuben Deaton April 28th 1891 – September 1931 Rueben Deaton was the eldest son of Leutica Carver and John Starlin Deaton. He was born in April of 1892 in Graham County, NC. He married Lillie McDonald on March 25, 1913 in Graham County, NC. With her came Rube's new step-child. They later had a child of their own, Johnnie Starlin Deaton (February 7th 1915 - May 15th 1988). Rueben Deaton later married Calcina "Callie" Swayney, 1/8th Cherokee Indian. They had four children; however, only two survived to adulthood: Woodroe Deaton (February 20th 1928 - February 27th 2010) and Nellie Deaton (February 21st 1926 - July 31st 2020). Their first child was named "Lutitia Deaton", named after Rube's mother. She was born June 8th, 1923 and died December 24th 1923 at 6 months old of pneumonia in Swain County. Rube buried her on Christmas Day. They had another child, Charles Deaton, on May 4th 1925, he passed away May 12th 1925. Father : John Starlin Deaton Mother : Leuticia Carver Brothers: David Deaton , Isaac Deaton , Robert Lee Deaton Half Brothers : John Henry Deaton, Jacob Leander Deaton , Harve Wesley Deaton ____________________ Wife : Lydia McDonald Children: Johnnie Deaton Wife: Callie Swayney Children: Woodroe Deaton, Nellie Deaton Rube and wife Lydia McDonald pregnant with Johnnie, also with her son in 1915 L to R: Isaac Deaton and brother Rube Deaton When Callie Swayney Deaton died about 1924, Rueben took the children to Georgia. He left Nellie and Woodroe in the care of Margie and Bob Deaton, his brother and sister-in-law. They stayed there, with Rube visiting them, while remaining in Cherokee to work. When they were old enough, Woodroe and Nellie went to live at the school on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. In either 1932 or 1933, a large black car drove into the yard of Robert Deaton and several Indians got out. They informed him that Rueben had been killed. They took Robert Deaton back to Cherokee, NC to bury his brother. Brothers Harve and Isaac Deaton always said a member of the Swayney family killed Rueben. Jurlon Deaton quotes his father, Ike Deaton, as telling the following story. Rube was bad to drink and he went to sleep wherever he was at the time. He always slept with his head hanging off the bed. This particular night he was sleeping in another woman's house and someone came in and hit him in the head with a crowbar. In a newspaper article, Rube was accused by step-son for killing Callie Swayney. The body was exhumed and found that Callie had a crack in her skull. Rube's consequences for this are unknown. Callie Swayney's death certificate. Lutitia Deaton's death certificate. Charles Deaton's death certificate. Rube Deaton's WW1 Draft Registration Card Death Reuben died in 1932 after getting hit in the head. It was speculated that the son of Cherokee Indian, Molly Runningwolf, was the one who did it; however, Molly Runningwolf took the blame and served 21 months in prison. In 1947, Harve Deaton came to get answers to find out who really killed his half brother. Molly Runningwolf had thought he had come to kill her. In reality, he just wanted the truth. Molly begged him to believe her that it was not her or her son, but that it was a member of the Swayney family who did it. The meeting ended cordially. Harve brought along his wife Bertie Mae, children Fred, Martha Ann, Wayne, and his wife's half brother Boyd Jackson. In the interview below, there is a audio recording mentioning Molly Runningwolf's time in prison. Click here to listen to Molly Runningwolf interview Census Records

Click here to view profile Alvin Roger Eury October 21st 1934 – April 29th 1992 Into the Life Alvin Roger Eury was born 1934 in Stanly County, North Carolina to Hugh and Annie Eury. He was their first child and the oldest of his three brothers, James (born 1936) and Carvin (born 1939). He also had a half-brother, Malcom Ray Tucker (born 1933). He attended Hartsell School in Concord along with his 2 brothers. Growing up he lived on Swink Street, a short walking distance away from Hartsell school. He married Lois Ann Wray Sechler on July 1st, 1955 in Cabarrus, North Carolina. They had two children. Alvin worked at Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company in downtown Charlotte. He passed away on April 29th, 1992 from multiple organ failure and Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome. He is buried beside his wife, Lois, in Carolina Memorial Park. Father: Hugh Kennie Eury Mother : Annie Rachel Livingston Brothers : James Eury , Carvin Eury Half Brother : Malcom Tucker ________________ _______ Wife : Lois Ann Wray Sechler Children : Roger Eury, LuAnn Eury L to R: Alvin, Hugh, James L to R: James and Alvin and cousins L to R: James and Alvin with their cousins L to R: Alvin, Fannie Mae Livingston (grandmother), Barbara Livingston, Rebeth Livingston L to R: Alvin, Carvin, James L to R: James and Alvin L to R: James and Alvin with their cousins L to R: James and Alvin with their cousins L to R: Hugh, Carvin, James, Alvin, Annie Alvin is on the far left with his brothers and cousins L to R: Carvin and Alvin L to R: Alvin, Carvin, James L to R: Alvin, Hugh, Carvin, Annie, James L to R: Hugh and Alvin L to R: Lois Eury, Martha Ann Deaton, James Eury, Roger Eury, Alvin Eury L to R: Hugh, Annie, Alvin L to R: Lois and Alvin L to R: Roger, LuAnn, Lois, Alvin, Shelia, and Annie Eury L to R: Alvin, Fannie Mae, Roger, Annie L to R: Malcom Ray Tucker and Alvin Eury

Explore the life of James Phillip Eury through family stories, marriages, and cherished memories. Discover James Phillip Eury's legacy today. James Phillip Eury October 5th 1936 – November 17th 1975 James Phillip Eury was born in 1936 in Stanly County, North Carolina, to Hugh Eury and Annie Livingston. He had three brothers: an older brother, Alvin Eury (born in 1934), a younger brother, Carvin Eury (born in 1939), and a half-brother, Malcolm Tucker, (born in 1933) who was conceived before Hugh and Annie were married. Among family and friends, James was affectionately known as "Brother," a nickname that stuck with him throughout his life. Father: Hugh Kennie Eury Mother : Annie Rachel Livingston Brothers: Alvin Eury , Carvin Eury ________________ _______ 1st Wife : Dorothy Newell Children : Cynthia Eury, Sheila Eury 2nd Wife : Martha Ann Deaton Children : Angela Eury The Eury Family in early 1940s. Top Row (L to R): James and Alvin Eury Middle Row (L to R): Hugh and Annie Eury Bottom Row: Carvin Eury L to R: Alvin, Carvin, James L to R: Alvin Eury, Hugh Eury, James Eury L to R: James and brother Alvin with their cousins James is on the far left L to R: James and brother Alvin L to R: James and brother Alvin with their cousins L to R: James and brother Alvin with their cousins L to R: Alvin, Carvin, James James This is what the classrooms looked like when James attended Hartsell School. This picture was taken Dec. 22nd, 1948, in one of the science classrooms of Hartsell School Hartsell School James attended Hartsell School in Concord, NC. The school is no longer operating but its former site now houses the Hartsell Recreation Center. Located at 60 Hartsell School Road in Concord. James and his family were living on Swink Street, which was just a short walk away from the school so it was quite convenient for James and his brothers to get to school. His parents ran a small grocery store which was directly beside their home on Swink Street. James is in the middle with his brothers and cousins standing in front of Hartsell School James Phillip Eury's School Pictures L to R: Alvin, Hugh, Carvin, Annie, James First Marriage When James was in school, he met a girl named Dorothy Newell. Their young love led him to leave school to marry her, and together they had two children: Cynthia Dianne Eury born March 16th, 1954 and Shelia Ann Eury born February 14th, 1956. However, their marriage ultimatley ended in divorce. Carvin's Death In 1958, James and his family received devastating news that James' brother, Carvin, had passed away in an automobile accident while overseas in Germany serving in the military at the age of 19. Carvin in his military uniform Obituary, December 18th 1958, Charlotte Observer, Page 12 Carvin and girlfriend Joyce Elaine Lee in Germany (Electoral Palace Fountain in Trier) a few months before Carvin's death L to R: James, Charles Vest (Carvin's friend), Alvin, Hugh 2nd Marriage James built a career as a skilled repairman, working for Sears and Roebuck. One day, a service call took him to the Deaton family farm in Concord, where Martha Ann Deaton needed help fixing her sewing machine. Martha, a single mother, lived with her father, Harve. After quickly repairing the machine, James took a chance and asked Martha if she’d like to go out sometime. She agreed. On the evening of their first date, Martha’s young son, Daryll, unexpectedly fell ill and threw up all over the living room rug. She was ready to cancel, but her father, Harve, reassured her: "Sis, I'll look after the boy—go out and have fun.", James and Martha married on December 27, 1968, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. A few months after the wedding, James' father, Hugh Eury, died of a heart attack at his home. Wedding Photos L to R: Susan Deaton, Karen Deaton, Martha Ann Deaton, James Eury, Wayne Deaton L to R: Lois Eury, Martha Ann Deaton, James Eury, Roger Eury, Alvin Eury L to R: Annie Eury, Martha Ann Deaton, James Eury, Hugh Eury L to R: Cynthia Eury, Daryll Duncan, Martha Ann Deaton, Shelia Eury, James Eury Martha Ann Deaton and James Eury L to R: Wayne Deaton, Harve Deaton, Daryll Duncan, Martha Ann Deaton, James Eury L to R: Nora Biggers, Martha, Daryll, James, Angela L to R: James, Martha, Angela, Daryll L to R: Martha and James James at his grandmother's (Fannie Mae Livingston) 82nd birthday Later Years James purchased land with plans to build a home, and he and Harve had already begun clearing it. However, when Martha became pregnant, they decided to buy a house instead, settling at 129 Autumn Lane in Harrisburg, North Carolina. On August 13, 1970, they welcomed their daughter, Angela Renee Eury. Wanting to give more children a loving home, James and Martha also took in a foster child, Nora Biggers. James had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed camping in his camper whenever he could. He would go on deep sea fishing trips once a year with his friends. James and daughter Angela James and daughter Angela James and his family L to R: Martha, Angela, James James and daughter Angela L to R: James with daughter, Shelia, in Georgia James and Martha at Valley Courts Motel in Tryon, NC L to R: Fred Gibson and sons, with James in Georgia L to R: James, Martha, Etta Meeler , Daryll, and Harve in Georgia James and daughter Angela James and Martha Cynthia's Wedding James and daughter Angela L to R: Martha, Angela, Daryll, James, Cynthia, Shelia Death James Phillip Eury's Death Certificate James in his Garden Funeral Tribute In 1975, he began feeling unwell. After seeking medical attention, doctors decided to perform exploratory surgery. Tragically, complications arose, and James fell into a coma. He never regained consciousness, passing away on November 17, 1975, from hepatic failure. Though his life was cut short, James Eury left behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion to family. L to R: Nora Biggers, Martha, Angela, James The only known existing video footage of James Phillip Eury

Click here to view profile Lucinda Duncan 1844 – 21 March 1900 Lucinda Duncan was born in 1833. She married Azor Carver on January 22nd 1861. The minister was Jacob Weaver . "R.B Vance" was their witness. They had three children: Robert Lee Carver, Leutica Candis Carver, John Henry "Jack" Carver. Lucinda's husband, Azor, went off to serve in the civil war. When he came back, he was able to own a fair amount of land. Azor was a farmer. Lucinda's granddaughter, Etta Davis, always said she was raised by her grandparents. This likely would have been around 1890. Lucinda died on March 21st 1900 and her husband, Azor, died a few months after. Picture of Lucinda Duncan Fa ther: John Henry Duncan Mother : Matilda Owens _______________________ Husband: Azor Carver Children : Robert Lee Carver, Leutica Candis Carver , John Henry Carver Lucinda's son, John Henry Carver Headstone of Lucinda Duncan Marriage Registry of Lucinda and Azor All Census Records

Click here to view profile Joseph Sanford Eury Jr. February 25th 1922 – June 5th 1976 Joe Eury Jr. Joe Jr's WW2 Draft Registration Card. When he was 20 years old, he was 5'8 and 144 pounds. Into the Life Joseph Sanford Eury Jr., known as Joe Jr., was born on February 25, 1922, in Norwood, North Carolina to Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. He grew up in Stanly County, where he resided for most of his life. Joe Jr. married Dorothy Irene Sutton, with whom he had several children, including Wayne Nathan Eury, James Eury, Mary Kay Eury, Danny Eury, Gary Eury, Terry Eury, and Tammy Eury. Joe Jr. worked as a boilerman in the local yarn mill industry. He passed away on June 5, 1976, at the age of 54 and was buried at Cottonville Baptist Church Cemetery in Norwood, North Carolina Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Leonard , Lester , Hugh , Paul , Willie , Edward , Lawson , Craig Sisters: Mary Velma , Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______ L to R: Leonard (at his grocery store) and Joe Eury Jr. Hugh Eury's Funeral (Joe Jr's brother) Top Row: Joseph Jr. Middle Row (L to R): Lawson and Craig Bottom Row (L to R): Paul, Lester, Leonard Death Certificate

Click here to view profile Robert Lee Deaton December 31st 1899 – July 8th 1941 L to R: Marjorie, Lucille, Robert Lee Deaton Robert Lee Deaton holding his two children with his wife Robert Lee Deaton was born on December 31st 1899. He was the last son born to John Starlin and Leutica Carver Deaton. He married Marjorie Mae Taylor, born on October 19, 1900. They were married on November 9, 1922 in Toccoa, GA. and Marjorie moved to Toccoa lies in Stephens County. Robert Cherokee where he logged with Rueben Deaton, his older brother. While there they had a daughter, Lucille. Two years later the family moved back to Toccoa, GA where a son, David Lee Deaton, was born. They then moved to TN and lived on Robert's brother, Ike's, farm. While there he farmed, but Lucille, his daughter, remembers the good times she had with her Uncle Ike's children. They moved back to GA four or five years later. He operated his own taxi service. After Mittie Jackson died on July 6th 1941, Robert was at the funeral and said the words, "You never know when it's your time to go". He had a heart attack the day after the funeral while operating his cab. He died on July 8, 1941. He is buried at Fairfield Cemetery in Demorest, GA. Marjorie Deaton died May 16, 1948 and is buried beside her beloved husband. He is remembered by his daughter, Lucille, as a loving and devoted father. He also loved his aunt, Martha Ann Wheeler, and all his brothers. L to R: Robert Lee Deaton and son Dave Deaton Father : John Starlin Deaton Mother : Leuticia Carver Brothers: Reuben Deaton , David Deaton , Isaac Deaton Half Brothers : John Henry Deaton, Jacob Leander Deaton , Harve Wesley Deaton ____________________ Wife : Marjorie Mae Taylor Children : Lucille Deaton, Dave Lee Deaton Robert Lee Deaton L to R: Marjorie, Lucille, Robert Landmarks Robert Lee Deaton's house in Demorest, Georgia. Address: 444 Holley St Demorest, GA 30535 United States All Deaton brothers would gather here and tell stories. (John Henry, Harve Wesley, Jacob Leander, Robert Lee, Isaac) Robert Lee Deaton's Death Location. Coordinates: 34.60954° N, 83.52199° W When Robert Deaton had a heart attack while driving his cab, he ran into a lamp pole on the street. The lamp pole was removed and the concrete was redone which caused a different color in the sidewalk that is still visible as of 2024. Every Picture I have seen of Robert Lee Deaton

Click here to view profile Lester Carl Eury November 30th 1908 - February 5th 1980 Into the Life Hugh Eury's Funeral (Lester's brother) Top Row: Joseph Jr. Middle Row (L to R): Lawson and Craig Bottom Row (L to R): Paul, Lester, Leonard Lester Carl Eury was born on November 30, 1908, in Stanly County, North Carolina, to Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. Lester spent his childhood in Stanly County, North Carolina. In 1910, he was living in Tyson Township, Stanly County. As he grew up, his family moved around the region, including residences in Center, Stanly County, in 1930 and Norwood, Stanly County, in 1935. On April 19, 1928, Lester married Queenie Victoria Mauldin in Chesterfield, South Carolina. Together, they had seven children. Lester registered for the military draft in 1940 while residing in Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was too old to have served in active military duty during WW2. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Lester lived in various locations such as, Cabarrus County, in 1940 and Albemarle, Stanly County, in 1950. He later settled in Concord, Cabarrus County, where he spent his remaining years. Lester Carl Eury passed away on February 5, 1980, at the age of 71. His wife, Queenie, passed the following year in 1981. Their legacy continues through their children and extended family. Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Leonard , Hugh , Paul , Willie , Joe Jr , Edward , Lawson , Craig Sisters: Mary Velma , Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______

Click here to view profile John Henry Deaton February 14th 1902 – September 27th 1980 John Henry Deaton was born on February 14th 1902 in Robbinsville, North Carolina to Etta and John Starlin Deaton. After his father died, John's family stayed for a time with Martha Ann Wheeler. When Etta Deaton married James Meeler, times were hard for the Meeler family, so at an early age John Henry went to live with Ulysses and Rhilla Martin. There he earned his keep by working in the cotton gin. He did not have much formal education. He married Cora Jane Lawrence, (daughter of Hannah Watson and Chub Lawrence) on October 7, 1919 in Banks County, GA. They had a daughter, Ruth Deaton, born in 1923 in Banks County, GA. The family moved to Swain County, NC, where John worked in a logging camp. A son, Stark Deaton, was born there in 1925. Cora Deaton then developed TB and the family moved back to Banks County, GA. They had two daughters born there, Hazel in 1929 and Johnnie in 1933. At this time John farmed and worked in construction, often in another state. At those times he would be gone for two or three months at a time. Early in 1942, John bought a farm in Demorest, GA. He really cared about people and they always had other people staying with them. Father : John Starlin Deaton Mother : Etta Icie Davis Brothers : Harve Wesley Deaton , Jacob Leander Deaton Half Brothers : Reuben Deaton , David Deaton , Isaac Deaton , Robert Lee Deaton , Charlie Meeler , Robert Lee Meeler Half Sisters : Odell Meeler , Elsie Meeler ____________________ Wife : Cora Jane Lawrence Children: Ruth Deaton, Stark Deaton, Hazel Deaton, Johnnie Deaton L to R: Harve Deaton, Etta Meeler, John Henry Deaton L to R: Hazel, Stark, Cora, John Henry, Johnnie, Ruth John Henry with Wife Cora Birth of John Henry On a trip to the Robbinsville courthouse in 2023, I noticed that John Henry had returned to his birthplace in 1943 to obtain a delayed birth certificate. The doctor that delivered John Henry in 1902 was named S.F. Howell. John Henry was the first child of Etta and John Starlin. He was born almost a full year before they got married in December of 1902. Dr. Swinfield Howell making his rounds Dr. Howell came to Graham County from Yancey County in 1901. He began the practice of medicine while living near what is now the Thunderbird boat dock, and later moved to what is now known as Howell Gap in the Yellow Creek Township. Later he moved to Robbinsville and opened an office. For several years he was doctor for the Kanawah Hardwood Lumber Company. He used a four-wheeled pedal cycle equipped with flanged wheels to run on the narrow gauge Snowbird Valley railroad. Dr. Howell, in addition to a large practice, was official doctor for the prison camp established at Harris Creek (a road building operation). Dr. Howell's wife, Margaret, often capably assisted Dr. Howell as a nurse. Early Years Living during the Prohibition era in the United States, a period marked by the nationwide ban on the production, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages. It was a time when speakeasies thrived, and individuals sought inventive ways to skirt the law to quench their thirst for alcohol. John Henry was no exception, and he ventured into the world of bootlegging as a means of supporting his family and making ends meet. John Henry used his knowledge of corn to make moonshine along with his brothers, Harve Deaton, Robert Lee Deaton, and Charlie Meeler. One day, the law caught up with the gang and the local sheriff, armed with information about bootlegging activities, embarked on a mission to apprehend him and put an end to the moonshining operation. Harve and Charlie would go on to serve six months in jail for trying to outrun the law. Robert Lee and John Henry Deaton managed to stay out of jail. A story told by Roy Gibson, nephew of Cora Deaton: In 1929, Harve Deaton, John Henry Deaton, Owen Gibson, and Ralph Waters were all together. There was a dispute and Owen allegedly hit Ralph in the head with a 2x4 which fractured his skull and killed him. Owen went to prison for manslaughter. He tried to pin the murder on the Deaton's, in particular, John Henry. It is unsure if Owen was the real killer but he had no evidence that it wasn't him so he served several years for it and worked on the chain gang. Later in Life 1941-1942 were bad years for the Deaton family. In 1941, John's half brother, Robert Lee Deaton died of a heart attack. In 1942, John Henry's brother, Jacob, died and three weeks later his daughter Hazel drowned. Hazel was only thirteen years old. She was at a school picnic and the children were playing at the edge of the water at Soque River. A girl was swept under the water by a swift undercurrent, and a boy went in to help her. He was swept under. Hazel, being an excellent swimmer, went in to save them. All three died on May 19, 1942. (John's brother, Harve Deaton never got over this accident for Hazel was his favorite niece.) Everyone loved Hazel, as she was very outgoing. Savannah Morning News, 5/42 Funeral of Robert Lee Deaton John Henry and his wife, Cora John Henry's house in Georgia In 1948, John Deaton began his career in law enforcement. He served as a policeman and sheriff's deputy until he retired. He died in September 27, 1980 in Habersham County, GA. He is buried beside his daughter Hazel in the Demorest Cemetery in Demorest, Habersham County, GA. His wife, Cora Deaton was also buried beside him on February 25, 1993. WW2 Draft Registration Card John Henry's daughter, Hazel Deaton Funeral of Hazel Deaton Funeral of Jake Deaton John Henry Deaton as a Police Officer L to R: Harve Deaton, John Henry Deaton L to R: Cora, Ruth, John Henry, Johnnie John Henry with Wife Cora Every Photo I have seen of John Henry Deaton All Census Records