Barbara Earl Shull

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Barbara Earl Shull Simcox, age 79, went to be with the lord Monday, January 30, 2023 at Hillview Nursing home. Barbara was born on December 11, 1943, in Mountain City to the late Earl and Louise Shull. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister Linda Brown, her two brothers Tom Shull and Terry Shull, her son-in-law Roby dunn, her ex-husband Jabin V (Ben) Simcox, and her precious caregiver Darlene Orndorff.

Before graduating from JCHS in 1961, She was very involved in school and was cheer captain. She continued to be close to her classmates until her death, planning her class reunions every year for more than 20 years. She was a huge Tennessee Vols Fan. It was always a family affair including KFC before the game! She attended many away games and bowl games in addition to her season tickets!


She began working at H&R Block in 1971 and bought the Mountain City franchise in 1977. She was everyone's "tax lady" and all her clients loved her. She took pride in helping her clients in any way she could professionally and personally. She retired after 45 years. Barbara also worked for the ASCS office on the tobacco market for over 30 years. Barbara was entrepreneur. She owned Starlight Video, G&H Coin Laundry, and Shull's Farm Corn maze with her son Michael. She raised tobacco, green pepper, and catnip over the years.

Barbara was extremely active in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She led the GA's and Acteens, sang in the choir, directed Bible School for 10 years, and directed all dramas the church produced during Christmas and Easter.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children Michael Simcox and Celeste Simcox Dunn, her grandchildren Izzy Dunn and Sam Dunn (Hannah), and her great-grandchildren Jaxon and Sawyer Dunn. Her sister Pat Eller (Edgar), Nephews Steve Brown (Robin), Scotty Eller (Renee), Jim Shull, Mechelle Arney, Jonathan Shull (Danielle), and great nieces and nephews. Special friend, Jeanie Arnold her best friend since 5th grade.

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Earl D. Shull, age 92, of 126 Slemp Branch Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center on Monday, April 19, 2010.

He was a son of the late Roby and Addie Arnold Shull. Mr. Shull was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist, where he served as Trustee, Sunday School Secretary, Finance Committee, Pleasant Grove Cemetery Committee, Building Committee and was a member of the choir.

He also was a member of Neva Ruritan, Neva Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the Johnson County School Board, Johnson County Commissioner, Johnson County Road Committee, Former Chairman of the Johnson County Soil Conservation District Board. Earl loved farming and Tennessee football.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Shull and Joe Shull.

Survivors include: his wife, Louise McQueen Shull, of Mountain City, TN; three daughters: Patsy Eller and husband, Edgar, of Todd, NC, Barbara Simcox and Linda Brown and husband, Junior, all of Mountain City, TN; two sons: Tom Shull and wife, Judith, and Terry Shull and wife, Betty, all of Mountain City, TN; two sisters: Mary Lee Shoun, of Washington, DC, and Jacqueline Mink and husband, George, of Portsmouth, VA.; grandchildren: Scotty Eller, Jim Shull, Michael Simcox, Celeste Simcox-Dunn, Steve Brown, Mechelle Arney, Jonathan Shull; great grandchildren: Eli, Isaiah and Emma Eller, Sam and Izzy Dunn, Megan and Caleb Brown, Will, Myles and Brady Arney and Noah Shull; Several nieces and nephews along with too many friends to name also survive.

Funeral Services for Earl D. Shull will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. James Norman officiating. Music will be provided by Jim Norman and the Pleasant Grove Choir.

Graveside service and interment will be held in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery following the service. Active pallbearers will be Scotty Eller, Dwayne Arney, Steve Brown, Jim Shull, Jonathan Shull, Michael Simcox and Roby Dunn. Honorary pallbearers will be Clint Howard, Rhonda Reece, Tony Jennings, Chuck Walker, Bill Farmer, Terry Matheson, Dan Williams, George Lowe, Doug Rutherford, Ralph Stout, Earl Payne. Dean Stout, Rick Moore, George Stang, Bill Wilson, Jackie Ward, Bill Shull, Neva VFD, Neva Ruritan, and men of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. At other times friends may call at the residence 126 Slemp Branch Road, Mountain City, TN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3385 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, TN 37683; Johnson County Rescue Squad, 203 Vandilla Street, Mountain City, TN 37683; or the Neva Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Tom Shull, 3530 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Earl married Louise McQueen about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Louise (daughter of Thomas S. McQueen and Ruth Wills) was born about 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Louise M. Shull, age 92, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012.

She was a tall woman among women. Louise will long be remembered for her gentle ways and strength of character. She had a gracious manner and she always knew the correct things to do and say at all times.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas S. McQueen and Ruth Wills McQueen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Earl Shull; and two brothers: Barton and Norman McQueen; and a son-in-law, Junior Brown.

She loved quilting, reading, canning, gardening, flowers, cooking and had cooked for everybody in the community. Louise was a former teacher at Oak Grove Elementary, a member of Neva Ruritan and Neva PTA. She gave land to Neva Volunteer Fire Department, Pleasant View Christian Church and to Mountain City Dog Pound.

She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she was a GA leader, youth teacher, VBS teacher and on the historical committee.

Survivors include: three daughters: Patsy Eller and husband, Edgar, Barbara S. Simcox and Linda Brown; two sons: Tom Shull and wife, Judith, and Terry Shull and wife, Betty; grandchildren: Scotty Eller, Jim Shull, Michael Simcox, Celeste Dunn, Steve Brown, Mechelle Arney and Jonathan Shull; great grandchildren: Eli, Isaiah and Emma Eller, Sam and Izzy Dunn, Megan and Caleb Brown, Will, Myles and Brady Arney and Noah Shull. Special friends, Kay Atwood, Jennie Laws, June Brady; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Louise M. Shull will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Norman and Mr. Scotty Eller officiating.

Graveside service and interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Active pallbearers will be Scotty Eller, Michael Simcox, Steve Brown, Jim Shull, Jonathan Shull, Dwayne Arney and Roby Dunn. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Walker, Dean Stout, Dan Williams, Bill Wilson, Ralph Stout, Jackie Ward, Terry Matheson, Jerry Grindstaff, Coleman Brown, Jake Ward and rhe King's Workers (Sunday School Class).

James married Addie Tallulah Arnold on 12 Nov 1911. Addie (daughter of Aquilla M. Arnold and Hannah Louisa Elizabeth Jane Snider) was born on 5 May 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1982 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Ruth Wills about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruth was born about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Laura C. (Shull) about 1881. Laura was born about 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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13th Regiment, Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, US Army
Arnold. Aquilla, Co. L, Baker's Gap, Johnson Co., Tenn.

1870 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4
Household 75
Acquilla Arnold 23 TN
Eliza Arnold 21 TN
Neoma 1 TN


1880 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4
Household 82
Quilen Arnold 33 TN TN VA
Eliza 33 TN PA TN
Mary E. 9 TN TN TN
Franklin 7 TN TN TN
William 4 TN TN TN Twin of Eveline
Eveline 4 TN TN TN Twin of William
Alexander 1 TN TN TN Twin of Susan
Susan C. 1 TN TN TN Twin of Alexander


1900 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4
Household 200
Aquilla Arnold 54 Jan 1846 TN TN VA
Hannah 50 Feb 1850 TN TN TN
William C. 24 Dec 1875 TN TN TN
Alexander 21 Dec 1878 TN TN TN
Lelar F. 18 May 1881 TN TN TN
Ellen L. 12 Apr 1888 TN TN TN
Ada 9 May 1891 TN TN TN

Cause of death: Pneumonia

Aquilla married Hannah Louisa Elizabeth Jane Snider on 13 Sep 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of Jordan J. Heck and Elizabeth Louisa Jane Snyder) was born on 3 May 1847; died on 17 Oct 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, Avery Branch Road, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]