Nathan Thomas Presnell

Nathan married Sarah Malinda Shupe about 1859 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Sarah was born in Mar 1841 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 8 Mar 1912 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Mast Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mary A. Presnell about 1881 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of James Monroe Presnell and Nancy Caroline Ward) was born in Feb 1864 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Miller Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Benjamin Ward, Sr. about 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Benjamin was born about 1866 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married William Duke Tester about 1888 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. William was born on 23 Apr 1865 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 17 Apr 1947 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married William Riley Ward about 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. William (son of Duke B. Ward and Susie Glenn) was born on 23 Apr 1867 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Nov 1949 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married John Benjamin Hicks about 1893 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. John (son of Samuel Hicks and Rebecca Malinda Harmon) was born on 3 Jun 1870 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 7 Feb 1945 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Hicks Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Nathaniel A. Presnell on 30 Dec 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . Nathaniel (son of James Monroe Presnell and Nancy Caroline Ward) was born on 15 Mar 1869 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1955 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathan married Susan Dora Hicks on 18 May 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Susan was born on 22 May 1877 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Nov 1949 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Nola Mae Ward about 1915 in North Carolina, , , . Nola was born before 1895 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bunie married James David Trivette about 1920 in North Carolina, , , . James was born about 1898 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Eva A. Ward on 1 Mar 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Eva was born on 9 Jul 1913 in Arkansas, , , ; died on 16 Apr 2009 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathan married Cora Hicks about 1918. Cora was born about 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Nathan Duke Ward, Sr. about 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nathan (son of William Riley Ward and Hannah M. Presnell) was born about 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Charles Hill Stines on 22 Dec 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Charles was born on 5 Sep 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 Dec 1983 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Birdie married John Harry Hicks about 1930 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. John (son of James Roscoe Hicks and Susanna "Anna" Presnell) was born on 8 Jul 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Sep 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathan married Sarah Malinda Tester about 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Sarah (daughter of William Duke Tester and Alice Adelaide Presnell) was born about 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jonah Calvin Harmon. Jonah (son of William Benjamin Harmon and Martha Ellen Flannery) was born on 29 Ju 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 14 Sep 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married James Roscoe Hicks about 1925 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Hicks and Mary A. (Hicks)) was born in Oct 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Sep 1957 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hicks Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Earnest Russell Hicks on 29 Jan 1941 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Earnest (son of Benjamin Harrison Hicks and Mary Dison) was born on 17 Sep 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 8 Jul 1980 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Gentleman. Unknown was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charity married Sylvanis H. Hicks on 13 Dec 1932 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Sylvanis (son of James Roscoe Hicks and Susanna "Anna" Presnell) was born on 3 Jul 1915 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Oct 2002 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Goodman Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Sylvester Hicks about 1938 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Sylvester (son of James Roscoe Hicks and Susanna "Anna" Presnell) was born on 8 May 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Nov 2003 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Snyders Memorial Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fred Harold Trivett, age 96, of Butler, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was born on December 2, 1921 to the late James David Trivett and Buney Presnell Trivett. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his sons: Fred Trivett Jr and Teddy Trivett; sister, Hazel V. Hicks; niece, Elsie Mahafapy; nephews; Harold Hicks and Sylvester Hicks Jr.

Fred was a World War II and Korean War Veteran having honorably served in the United States Army. He retired from the Army as Sergeant following 23 years of service.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Georgia J. Trivett; daughter, Cindy Fields and husband Mark; granddaughter, Heather Cornett Walk and husband William; great grandson, Luke Walk; nieces: Ruby Keplinger and husband Bob and Nora Wright and husband Johnny; special friend and caregiver, Evelyn Estep; several great nieces and great nephews.

Memorial service for Fred will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Sink Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Harvey White officiating.

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JOHNSON CITY - Larry M. “Bud” Presnell Sr., 83, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022. Larry was born on May 25, 1939 in Washington County. He was the son of the late Thomas and Eva Presnell. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Frances; son and wife, Larry Jr. and Debbie Presnell; daughter and husband, Lori and Chris Howard; granddaughter, April Presnell; grandson and his spouse, Cody and Hassie Howard; and sister-in-law, Rita Presnell. A visitation is to take place on Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City; a funeral service is to follow at 8 pm. A graveside service will take place on Thursday at 11 am at the Highland Church of Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of the Carter County Constables.

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Charles E. Presnell, 74, entered into rest on March 5, 2017, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a son of the late Thomas Wheeler Presnell and Eva Ward Presnell.

Mr. Presnell was a retired employee of the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He enjoyed race car building and racing, especially NASCAR. He was a member of Liberty Fellowship Church.

Mr. Presnell is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rita Hamilton Presnell; one brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Frances Presnell; one nephew, Larry Presnell Jr. and wife Debbie; four nieces, Lori Howard and husband Chris, Johnson City, Deena Smith and husband Johnny, Elizabethton, Tammy Martin, Johnson City, Shari Bowie and husband Johnny, Saluda, SC, Kristi Rush and husband Chip, Greenwood, SC.

The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 7PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Foster officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5PM to 7PM prior to the service. The graveside committal service will be conducted Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 10AM at Highland Church Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 9:50AM. Pallbearers will be Chris Howard, Cody Howard, Johnny Smith, Ken Gustin, John Johnson and James Todd Davidson. Special honorary pallbearers will be Larry Presnell Jr., Freddie Smith and friends and former co-workers at the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

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ELIZABETHTON — June Ward Swift, 88, 4480 Highway 19E, Elizabethton, died Thursday, July 6, 2006, in the Life Care Center.

A native of Watauga County, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Nathan D. Ward Sr. and Sarah Tester Ward. She had lived in Elizabethton for a number of years. Mrs. Swift was a member of the Valley Forge United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rod E. Swift, January 24, 1992; by Two Grandsons: Jeff & Mike McKinney; A Brother: Robert Lee Ward; and a Sister: Hazel Vaught; and Sarah Shephard.

Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law: Jackie & Alvin McKinney, Elizabethton; Two Sons & One Daughter-in-Law: Mack & Joan Swift, Staunton, Virginia, and Keith Swift ,of the home; Three Sisters & One Brother-In-Law: Goldie & Jack Scott, Nola Church and Dixie Norris, all of Elizabethton; Three Brothers and Two Sisters-in-Law: Hill & Jan Ward, Mountain City, Nathan Ward Jr. & Julia Ward, Elizabethton, and Conrad J. Ward, Morristown; Three Grandchildren: Mark Swift, Washington, Pa., Susan Gibbs and her husband, Wayt, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cherity Bennett & Her Husband, Chad, Johnson City; Two Great Grandchildren: Liam Gibbs and Ethan Bennett.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Humphrey and Rev. Lon Tobin officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Judy Little and Trilla Little will provide the music.

Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12 Noon Sunday, will be: Dearl Swift, Earl Swift, Doran Swift, James Norris, Joe Nave and Ben Williams. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the Staff of Life Care. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. To those who prefer, Memorials may be made in Memory of Mrs. Swift to the Donors favorite Charity. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 12 noon Sunday to go to the cemetery.

Millie married Roderick B. "Rod" Swift about 1938. Roderick (son of David Elbert Hamilton Swift and Laura Alice Arnold) was born on 3 Mar 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Joseph "Joe" Shull about 1937. Joseph (son of James Roby Shull and Addie Tallulah Arnold) was born on 30 Jun 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 2005 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charlie Hill Ward, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 30, 2017. He was a native of Watauga County, N.C., and was born on April 2, 1923 to the late Nathan Duke Ward and Sarah Tester Ward. Charlie had lived in Mountain City since he was five years old.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, June Swift, Hazel Vaught, Dixie Norris, Sarah Long Shepherd and Nola Blanche Church, and two brothers, Robert Lee Ward and Nathan Duke Ward Jr.
Mr. Ward was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 20th Armored Division in the European Theater in WWII, and a retired employee of Mountain Electric Cooperative where he worked for 49 years. He was a charter and life member of the VFW, charter and life member of the Johnson County Emergency and Rescue Squad (EMS), and life member of the Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers.
He was a graduate of Caldwell College, attended ETSU, was a Master Mason of Taylorsville Lodge 243 F&AM, a Shriner, and a member of the Jericho Legion of Honor. He was also a Scout Master and Little League baseball and football coach.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Janice Walker Ward; daughters, Brenda Ward of League City, Texas, and Debbie Ward of Eagan, Minn. He is also survived by a sister, Goldia Scott, and a brother, Conrad Ward; several nieces and nephews; and other extended family.
Charlie was proud of the fact that he never missed a reunion of his Army unit, 20th Armored Division Association, and served as Chaplain from 1997 to 2011. In addition, he served as President in 2008, the year he and Janice hosted the reunion in Knoxville, Tenn., area.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 5, in the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the Celebration of Life Service at 3 p.m. with Pastor Scott Wilks officiating. Special music will be provided by McKayla Walker and Taylor Walker. Masonic rites will follow at the funeral home and will be conducted by the Taylorville Masonic Lodge #243 F&AM. Graveside services and interment with Military Honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be retired and current employees of Mountain Electric Cooperative, former members and current employees of the Johnson County Rescue Squad, Wayne Taylor, Earl Lewis and Jim Bishop. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice employees, Mandy Ward and Gail Miller; Amedisys Home Health employees, Amy Grindstaff, Sherry Arnold, Hallie Mahala and Christian Tipton; his special caregivers of Silver Angels, Helen Price and Ashley Johnson; and the Johnson County Rescue Squad.

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Dixie D. Ward Norris, 87, Elizabethton passed thru the Heavenly Portals on Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.
She was the daughter of the Late N.D. and Sarah Tester Ward. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Bert E. Norris, Brothers; Robert Lee Ward, Nathan Ward Jr., Sisters; June Swift, Hazel Vaught, Sarah Long Shepherd, Brother-In– Laws; Rod Swift, Toy Vaught, Clifford Church, Giles Long, Alton Shepherd, Jack Scott. Sister-In– Laws; Julia Ann Fenner Ward and Charlotte Fortner Ward. And her only Son– In– Law, Don Brewer.
Mrs. Norris lived most of her life in Elizabethton. She was a Member of Valley Forge United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for a number of years. She loved to sing God's Praises.
Survivors include one Daughter, Joyce Norris Brewer of Sewanee, South Carolina, four Sons and daughter-in– Laws; Larry W. and Liwen Norris, Robert H. and Katherine Norris, James E. and Glenda Norris, and Michael S. and Laura Norris. Grandchildren include; Jonathon Brewer and wife, Kim, Susan Norris, Steven Norris and wife, Michelle, Jennifer Carr and husband, Steven, Bobby Norris, Nathan Taylor, Natalie Jacoby and husband, Nick, Katrina Graybeal and husband, Stacy, Natasha Trivette and husband, Scott, James Norris and wife, Jaime, Lindsay and husband Gabe Williams. Great– Grand children include; Brandon Norris, Julia Norris, Emily Carr, Justin Carr, Jesse Carr, Nicholas Jacoby, Dawson Jacoby, Kaylissa Jacoby, Kalib Graybeal, Khloe Graybeal, Logan Trivette, Austin Trivette, Lexi Trivette. One Great-Great-Grand Daughter, Jasmine Carr. Brothers; Charlie Hill Ward and wife, Jan, Conrad Ward. Sisters; Nola Church and Goldia Scott. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joel Cook and the Rev. Danny Bright officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2013 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

Dixie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nathan D. Ward Jr. passed from his life on earth into the loving hands of God on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Life Care Center in Elizabethton, TN, two days before he would have celebrated his 79th birthday.
Nathan was the son of the late N.D. Sr. and Sarah Tester Ward. He was born in Johnson County, TN, and graduated from Johnson County High School in 1952. Nathan married the love of his life, the late Julia Fenner Ward on August 29, 1954, and they celebrated their 55th anniversary two days before her death on August 31, 2009.
Nathan and Julia moved to Elizabethton, TN, in 1956 to work and raise their family. He was immersed into Christ at West Side Christian Church 1958. Nathan was a devoted member and served as past custodian, boy's Sunday School teacher and deacon. He attended faithfully until his health kept him from going. He loved his church family and will always be remembered for his quiet ways and loving heart.
He worked various jobs in Elizabethton before starting at Beaunit (North American Rayon) in 1965 as a boiler operator, retiring in 1998. He then worked at Jiffy Cleaners until his full retirement in 2000.
Along with his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Lee Ward; and sisters, June Swift, Hazel Vaught and Sarah Shepard; His father and mother-in-law, Arthur Sr. and Edith Fenner; brothers-in-law, Rod Swift, Bert Norris, Toy Vaught, Giles Long, Clifford Church, Jack Scott, Frank Fenner, James Fenner, Stanley Woody; and sisters-in-law, Louise Williams Charsha and Charlotte Ward.
Left behind to miss him, but rejoice that they will be reunited one day are his children, Kathy McAmis and fiancé, Danny Honaker, Johnson City, TN, and Beverly and Bryce McKinney, Elizabethton, TN, with whom he lived; Grandchildren, Lance and Heather McCloud, Bristol, TN, Scott and Claudia McCloud, Aurora, IL, SSgt. James Brandon and Amber McKinney, Abilene, TX, and his "sweet pea" Brenna McKinney Smith and husband, Joseph Smith, Elizabethton, TN; Great-grandchildren, his "little angel," Hannah McCloud, Aurora, IL, Jake and Alexandria McKinney, Abilene, TX, Devon and Elijah Church, Hampton, TN; Brothers and sister-in-law, Hill and Jan Ward, Mountain City, TN, and Conrad Ward, Myrtle Beach, SC; Sisters Dixie Norris, Nola Church and Goldia Scott, Elizabethton; His Fenner family, Mary Woody, Jane and Sonny McCormick and Art and Pam Fenner; Many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews also survive.
Anyone who knew Nathan or Junior as he was known to family and close friends, knew that his love for his family was only surpassed by his love for God.
A celebration of life service for Nathan D. Ward Jr. will be held at Memorial Funeral Chapel on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. Greg Key and Todd Burleson officiating. Music will be provided by his niece, Suzanne Elliott, and Scott Reynolds.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Burial and entombment will be at Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery in the Sermon on the Mount Section following the service. Active pallbearers will be Luther McKeehan, Bob Elliott, Alan Grindstaff, Jim Barnes and nephews Robert Norris, James Norris, Michael Norris, and Gary Elliott. Honorary pallbearers are the member of West Side Christian Church, special friends, Ted and Janice Hamilton, Luther and Beverly McKeehan, Earl and Dora Williams, Lynn and Libby Simerly, Charles and Shirley VonCannon, Van and Rachel Woodby, Dick and Glenda Oatman, Tony and Brenda Hyder, former co-workers of the Power House from North American Rayon, classmates of the 1952 graduating class of Johnson County High School and neighbors, Marvin and Phyllis Grindstaff, Jeff and Maxine Deloach, Miles and Joan McCloud, James and Rachel Phipps and his nursing home prayer warrior, Bobby Bradshaw.

Nathan married Julia Fenner on 29 Aug 1954. Julia (daughter of Arthur Albert Fenner and Edith P. Parsons) was born about 1936 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Aug 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Goldia Marie Ward Scott, 78, of Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord, Monday, September 17, 2018, at Signature Health Center.
A native of Mountain City, she was a daughter of the late Nathan D. Ward Sr. and Sarah Tester Ward.
Goldia was a graduate of Johnson County High School and East Tennessee State College. She had lived in Elizabethton most of her life. She was a retired employee of Sycamore Shoals Hospital as a Medical Lab Technologist.
Goldia was an active member of East Side Baptist Church until her illness. She had taught many children through the years about the Bible.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Jack K. Scott; a son, Bryan Scott; and her brothers and sisters, Robert Ward, Nola Church, Dixie Norris, June Swift, Hill Ward, Nathan Ward Jr., Hazel Vaught and Sarah Long.
Survivors include her daughters, Holly Scott and Cindy Cable and husband Paul David; one granddaughter, Savanna Cable; one great-granddaughter, Nevaeh Marie Cable; one brother, Conrad J. Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate the life of Goldia Scott will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, September 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Dwight Hobbs officiating. Music will be provided by John Brookshire and Pastor Gale Hartley. Eulogy will be given by Mabel Rogers. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 22, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, will be John Brookshire, Allen Frost, Tony Hardin, Hunter Nelson, Sam Rogers, Mike Gass, Travis Gass, Jerry Boling and Richard "Jarfly" Dugger. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Elliott, Dwight Goad, Claude Duncan, Bill Miller, Steve Cornett, East Side Baptist Church Family and the many children whom she taught about the Bible. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Sam and Mabel Rogers, Mike and Shea Gass, Alsie Byrd, the Staff of 100 Hall, Signature Health, and Brooks with Avalon Hospice. I

Goldia married Jack Kenneth Scott on 24 Nov 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jack was born about 1940 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - David H. Stines, 86, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1934 in Johnson City, Tn. to the late Charles H. & Alma Tester Stines. David served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a self employed Toolmaker. He was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Elizabethton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Todd Stines and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife: Norma Jean Powell Stines. A Son & Daughter-In-Law: Robert & Crystal Stines. His Grandchildren: Brittany Stines Phillips & Husband Daniel and Axel Stines. A Great Grandson; Todd Phillips. A Brother & Sister-in-Law: Johnny & Novella Stines. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Nathan Jennings and Pastor Sam Ferguson officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in the Mountain Hone National Cemetery (New Section, 215 Heroes Drive). Music will be provided by Alecia Holder. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday will be: Benny Lyons, Wyatt Lyons, Morgan Lyons, Daniel Phillips, Charles Sellers and Ritchie Birchfield. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lee Chase, Tyrone Powell, Harold Hollyfield and L.D. Simmons. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post 2108.

David married Norma Jean Powell about 1955 in , , Tennessee, . Norma was born on 26 May 1933 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 May 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret "Frost" Hicks Walker, 74, went to be with her Heavenly Father Saturday, November 11, 2017, after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Walker was born in Johnson City, TN, on September 30, 1943, to the late John and Birdie Tester Hicks.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her husband of 12yrs George A. Walker, 3 brothers; Grady Hicks, Denver Hicks, and James Hicks, 2 sisters; Gladys Hartzog and Shirley Winters.

Left to cherish her memory are her 3 daughters; Marie & husband Rod Bennett, Darlene Leadington & husband Gray, Michelle Walker-Ingle & wife Cathy, a son Paul Walker, 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, a sister Pansey Percilla Dishman, brothers Hillard Hicks, and Kenneth Hicks & wife Shirley and several nieces and nephews. She loved her family with everything in her. She attended Oakland Avenue Baptist Church when she was able to and loved her gospel music and reading her Bible.

The family will receive friends at Snyders Memorial Gardens located at 5913 Kingsport Hwy. Gray, TN, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, funeral services will immediately follow beginning at 12:00 PM, with Pastor Roy Yelton, officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at the Mountain Home National Cemetery at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.

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Ella Mae Ward, 90, of Newland, NC passed away September 24, 2022 at her residence.

She is the daughter of the late Jonah Harmon and Hannah Presnell. Ms. Ward worked for a garment manufacturing company for 30 years before retiring.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, James Lester and second husband, Blaine Wilson Ward as well as her parents, Jonah Harmon and Hannah Presnell. Ms. Ward loved to work in her garden and go to the lake.

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JOHNSON CITY - Billie John "Wild Bill" Presnell, Johnson City went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 1st after a brief illness. He was 89 years old.

Bill was a native of Washington County Tennessee and was raised on local sharecropping farms. He was a man of many trades and was a hard worker. Throughout his early life he worked on an oyster boat in Gloucester Virginia, on a horse farm in Danbury Connecticut and at Gordon's furniture in Johnson City Tennessee, among other jobs. He worked at Baxter-Pharmaceal for 30 years starting as a janitor and retiring as a master mechanic in maintenance.

Bill was an active member of the Tri Cities Church of God. He loved living and working for the Lord. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, wood working, mowing, watching golf, playing Phase 10, and telling jokes. His favorite place to eat was Dino's restaurant in Elizabethton.

He was proceeded in death by the love of his life and wife of 67 years, Jonnie B, his mother Carrie Hicks, brother Steve Hicks and sister Joyce Amos.

He is survived by his two daughters, Victoria Lunceford (Joe Sr.) and Kerry Jackson (David)

Three grandsons, Joe C. Lunceford Jr. (Sheri), John Lunceford, and Matthew Lunceford (Cindy)

Three granddaughters, Tammy Bouton (Mitchell), Monica Phillips (Brian) and Misty Bouton (Lawrence)

Twelve great-grandchildren, Kristina, Haylee, Brad, Nikki, Cody, Colton, Alyra, Autumn, Summer, Meghan, Trinity and Amara

A special Aunt, Francis Gillenwater, his dog Coco and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Richard Bawgus, Mr. Rocky Collins and Mr. David Jackson officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021 in the Washington County Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Luanne Powers. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday will be: Grandsons & Grandsons-In-Law: Joe Lunceford,Jr., John Lunceford, Matthew Lunceford, Brian Phillips, Mitchell Bouton and Lawrence Bouton. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of Dino’s Restaurant and Joe Lunceford, Sr.

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WARNER ROBINS - Joyce Ann Amos peacefully passed away early on the morning of Friday, February 19, 2021, at the age of 78. The daughter of the late Earnest and Carrie Hicks, Joyce was born on October 29, 1942, in Gray, Tennessee. She was a proud military wife and with her husband, they moved around often. She worked in quality control at Frito-Lay for 17 years before becoming a Church Secretary at the Cochran Field Church of God. Joyce was of the Pentecostal faith. She had a green thumb and enjoyed cultivating many types of flowers. She was also a talented singer. All will miss Joyce dearly as she imprinted on the lives of many during her time here on earth.

In addition to her parents, her son, Stephen Amos and her daughter, Sandra Amos, preceded Joyce in death.

Her legacy will live on through her husband of 61 years, William “Bill” Amos; son, William Bill Amos, Jr. (Deb) of Colorado; daughter-in-law, Gaye (McCullough) Harris of Centerville; grandchildren, Christopher Amos (Sylvia) of Texas; Kayla Crow of Indiana; Clayton Amos of Missouri; Ashley Poole of Statesboro; and Alyssa Simpson and Amanda Simpson, both of Tennessee.

A visitation will be held Monday, February 22, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service celebrating Joyce’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Afterward, Joyce will be laid to rest in Parkway Memorial Gardens.

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JOHNSON CITY - Edna Yvonne Walker, 83, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Piney Flats she was a daughter of the late Van & Charity Presnell Hicks, she had lived most of her life in Johnson City. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Walker was of the Pentecostal Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband: Earnest Deloach and her second husband: Aaron J. Walker, by four sisters: Lucille Godsey, Dorothy Hicks, Martha Hampton and Reba Fagan and one brother: Ralph Hicks.

Survivors include her Daughter: Dorothy Pruitt, of the home. Three Grandchildren: April Henry (Sam), Gray, Teshia Pruitt, of the home and Clarissa Parlier (Scotty) Hampton. Seven Great Grandchildren: Christian Henry, Jaiden Henry, Kymber Pruitt, Aubrey Pruitt, Tuff Parlier, Waylon Parlier and Ryder Parlier. One Sister: Betty Godsey, Piney Flats. Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Bishop David Jackson officiating. Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Edna married Earnest DeLoach on 27 Feb 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Earnest (son of Michael DeLoach and Lockie Whaley) was born in Jun 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Nov 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whaley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married Aaron Jonathon Walker on 10 Jun 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Aaron was born about 1940 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 2019 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Reva Mae Fagans, age 72, of Johnson City, TN passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at her residence.

A native of Piney Flats, TN she was the daughter of the late Van and Charity Presnell Hicks. She was a homemaker and was a member of Keystone Freewill Baptist Church. She loved her dog "Little Bit". She was a loving mother who always put her family first. Her memory will live on forever through her loving family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Michael Fagans. Those left to cherish her memory include three sons, Tim Fagans and wife Tonia, Johnson City; Robert Fagans, Johnson City and Kenneth Fagans and wife Angel, Germantown, TN; six grandchildren, Matthew Fagans, Sean Fagans, Lindsay Fagans, Alan Fagans, Levi Fagans and Kylie Fagans; four great-grandchildren and two sisters, Betty Godsey, Piney Flats and Evon Walker, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Reva Mae Fagans will be conducted at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 P.M. on Thursday.

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Elsie Marie Mahaffey, 76, of Limestone passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 in the Erwin Health Care Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County and was a daughter of the late Sylvester and Hazel Trivette Hicks. She had worked for Leon-Ferenbach and was a homemaker. Mrs. Mahaffey was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Johnson; three brothers, Roger (Junior) Hicks, Harold Hicks and Shelby Hicks.

Survivors include her husband, James Roy Mahaffey; two sons, Jason Mahaffey and Michelle Hinkle Mahaffey of Greene County and Michael Mahaffey and wife, Kimberly of Kingsport; five grandchildren, J.J. Mahaffey, Sevanna Mahaffey, Mark Tipton, Matthew Tipton and Ashley Tipton; two great-grandchildren, Meliea Tipton and Harmony Rose Tipton; two sisters, Ruby Keplinger and husband, Robert of Telford and Nora Wright and husband, Johnny of Washington County; a sister-in-law, Brenda Hicks of Washington County. Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mahaffey will be conducted at 7:00 PM Monday, April 3, 2017 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Deaton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in the Urbana Cemetery, Limestone. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. For those attending this service you are asked to meet at the cemetery.

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ELIZABETHTON - Jacquelyn “Jackie” McKinney, 79, went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, December 9, 2022.

Jackie was born on May 1, 1943 in Johnson County, TN to Rod and June Ward Swift. She was a member of Valley Forge United Methodist Church. Jackie was in the food service at Elizabethton School System. Jackie was a loving wife and loved her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Jeff McKinney and Mike McKinney, brother, Mack Swift.

Jackie is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Alvin E. McKinney; brother, Keith Swift; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Happy Valley Cemetery with Dr. Steve Castle officiating.

Jacqueline married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Kathy Ann Ward McCloud McAmis, Johnson City, Tn., born June 25, 1955 passed away at her home on Saturday, September 9, 2017 after a brief illness.

Kathy was a daughter of the late Nathan D. Ward, Jr. & Julia Fenner Ward. She was born in Carter County, where she spent the rest of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal Grandparents, N.D. & Sarah Tester Ward, her maternal grandparents: Arthur & Edith Parsons Fenner, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kathy was employed at Wal-Mart in Unicoi as department manager in health and beauty. She was a member of West Side Christian Church but had been attending North Ridge Community Church in Erwin. Kathy attended Elizabethton City Schools and graduated in 1973 from Elizabethton High School.

Those left to feel the loss, but rejoice in God's promise of being reunited again, are her sons: Lance McCloud, Johnson City, Scott & Claudia McCloud, Aurora, Illinois. Her granddaughter and light of her life, Hannah McCloud, Aurora, Illinois, her fiancé Danny Honaker, Johnson City, sister & brother-in-law: Beverly & Bryce McKinney and niece and husband, Brenna & Ashe Worthington, all of Elizabethton. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive, along with her two beloved dogs, Jake & Allie.

A gathering for family and friends will be on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Memorial Funeral Chapel 212 N. Main Street, Elizabethton from 5 to 7 p.m. Private disposition will be held at a later date. The family wished to thank Franklin Woods Hospital staff, 2nd floor, Dr. Hodges, Dr. Kramer and all those who attended to her needs. Honorary Pallbearers are Co- workers from Wal-Mart, Unicoi, friends and neighbors.

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JOHNSON CITY - Margaret Susie Clark, 69, of Johnson City passed away at her residence Wednesday, March 31, 2021 after a lengthy illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City and was a daughter of the late Roy Clark Jr. and Charity Marie Hicks Clark. She had worked in Food service and Housekeeping before retirement. Margaret was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, David Lee Clark and a sister, Geneva Jean Clark Tapp.

Survivors include two sisters, Marie J. Smith and Dorene Sandy Clark both of Johnson City: also several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Margaret will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 3, 2021 in the Washington County Memory Gardens for family and friends with Pastor Roy Reed officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends.