Mary Ferguson

Mary married Henry Harrison Johnson about 1817 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina. Henry was born about 1791 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married Sarah McBride about 1842 in North Carolina, , , . Sarah (daughter of Rev. Brazilla McBride and Rachel Wilson) was born on 21 Dec 1816 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Braxton married Sarah Matilda "Sallie" Williams about 1855 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Sarah (daughter of William Williams and Anna Willis) was born on 14 Feb 1838 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 18 May 1916 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Forest Grove Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Susannah Fletcher about 1848 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Susannah was born about 1831 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1870 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Nancy Main about 1866 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nancy was born in Sep 1845 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bartlett married Delphia Hartley about 1853 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Delphia (daughter of Benjamin Hartley and Elizabeth Church) was born on 18 May 1829 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Jan 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emily married Dr. William Anderson "Badge" Williams about 1870 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. William (son of William Williams and Anna Willis) was born on 18 Nov 1840 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Feb 1929 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Cove Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married John Henson about 1870 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. John was born in Apr 1847 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The 1900 Watauga County, NC Census indicates that John and Clarisa had two children, but none were living.

John married Clarisa C. "Kate" Williams about 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Clarisa was born on 5 Jul 1854 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 19 Mar 1927 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Forest Grove Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Sarah A. "Sally" Dishman about 1888 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Sarah (daughter of William "Bill" Dishman and Hiley Souther) was born in Jan 1856 in Iredell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 May 1923 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Forest Grove Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Susanna Marelda Greene on 7 Feb 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Susanna was born on 30 Jun 1870 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 16 Jan 1934; was buried in Forest Grove Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married John Henson about 1893 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. John (son of James Henson and Rebecca Reece) was born on 12 Sep 1865 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 Apr 1938 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Matheson Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucretia married William M. Howard on 24 Dec 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William H. Howard and Rhoda (Howard)) was born on 7 Feb 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Aug 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lafayette married Caldonia (Johnson) about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Caldonia was born in Jan 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Clara M. (Johnson) about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clara was born in Mar 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Manuel married Mary Bell "Mollie" Goodman on 8 Nov 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Silas Monroe Goodman and Ailsie Abigail Stewart) was born on 23 Mar 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Aug 1963 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Information about the James Johnson family comes from Reba Potter

James married Della Dunn about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Della was born about 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lillie Belle Reece on 8 Jan 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of Thadius James Reece and Julia Phillips) was born on 9 Aug 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Nov 1977 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lillie B. Reece Johnson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Information from Adrienne Solomon :
William Harrison Williams left Watauga County, NC and went to Tacoma, WA before 1910. He changed his name to William Hodges and married a woman named Sarah. On his death certificate, Sarah lists her maiden name as Sarah Hodges. Nothing else is known about her. In 1914, William and Sarah had a daughter named Beatrice Emily Hodges. She died in 1917. They also had a son, William Anderson Hodges, who died in 1980. William H., Beatrice Emily, and William Anderson are all buried in unmarked graves in Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria, British Columbia. Sarah is no where to be found. As the story goes, Williams's 1st wife's uncle, Ford Harbin, tracked him down in Victoria, B.C. in about 1917. He was going to kill him but did not after finding out they had lost a child. So he struck a deal with him instead. If William promised to send his first set of kids $10 each per month for child support, Ford promised not to reveal where he was living or his situation. In a letter dated 1918 from Uncle Ford Harbin to one of William's daughters, Mattie, in NC, Ford asked her not to think hard of him. So long as William keeps his end of the bargain, he will keep his.

A Canadian relative on the Solomon side of the family sent photos of the unmarked graves in Victoria. Very strange. No tombstones at all. Not even for Wm. Anderson Hodges who died in 1980!

William married Nora Ann Harbin on 8 Apr 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nora (daughter of William Bailey "Bill" Harbin and Martha A. Rickert) was born on 8 Nov 1871 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 15 Sep 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, December 25, 1957 [published January 1958]
SARAH ANN WILLIAMS DYSON…
… 84, died in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., Jan. 5.
Her husband, Moses Dyson, preceded her in death last Wednesday, Jan. 1.
She was a member of Dyson Grove Baptist Church.
A son, Don S. Williams, was killed in World War I.
She is survived by two grandchildren, Mrs. Kate Williams Smith and Claude Williams, both of Mountain City, and three brothers, Sil B. Williams of Coeburn, Va., Robert L. Williams and Ben N. Williams, both of Butler Star Rte.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Dyson Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Ernest Rash and Rev. Keene Roark officiating.
Burial was in Dyson Grove Cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Sarah married Mr. Stokes Or Starnes about 1892. Mr. was born about 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William Moses Dyson on 22 Jun 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Thomas C. Dyson and Nancy Laws) was born on 23 Nov 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1957 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Eliza Jane Henson on 9 Dec 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Eliza (daughter of John Henson and Rachel Johnson) was born on 2 Mar 1874 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 16 Aug 1941 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Cove Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Nora Ethel Dyson on 23 Dec 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of Thomas C. Dyson and Nancy Laws) was born in Dec 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Dec 1935 in Russell County, , , Virginia; was buried in Temple Hill Memorial Park, , Russell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Erma Dell Stallard on 13 Apr 1940 in Dickenson County, , , Virginia. Erma was born on 10 Sep 1914 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 15 Mar 1998 in Wise County, , , Virginia; was buried in Temple Hill Memorial Park, , Russell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Charlotte J. Greene on 16 Aug 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Charlotte (daughter of Joseph Warren Greene and Sarah Carolyn "Sally" Farthing) was born on 25 May 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 Aug 1927 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Greene Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, January 17, 1968
Benjamin M. Williams. . .
Benjamin M. Williams, age 82, of Butler, RFD 1 (Dryson Grove Community) died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., Sunday at 11 a.m. after a lengthy illness. Native of Watauga County, N.C., but had made his home in Johnson County for the past 15 years. Son of the late Dr. William and Mary Johnson Williams, he was a retired employee of General Motors Corp., and a member of the Dyson Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are: wife: Mrs. Runa Williams, Butler; two sons, James Jarvis Williams, Butler, and Lee Williams, Hillsville, Va.; five daughters: Mrs. Virginia Harwins, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Edith Barrand, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. Eliabeth[sic] Hyder, Elizabethton, Mrs. Sarah Cooks, Utica, Mich., Mrs. Louise Williamson, Southfield, Mich.; 16 grand-children[sic]; 7 great-grand-children[sic]; also a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from the Dyson Grove Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clyde Campbell and Rev. Keene Roark officiating. Burial was in the Mast cemetery.
Pall-bearers[sic]: Grandsons and nephews.
Flower-bearers[sic]: Ladies of the church and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Benjamin married Florence Gertrude Hicks about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Florence (daughter of William Edward Hicks and Louisa Eveline Arney) was born on 5 Jan 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 1950 in Wayne County, , , Michigan; was buried in Mast Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert L. Williams. . .
Robert L. Williams, age 82 of Butler Route 1 (Dyson Grove) died in Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C. Tuesday at 12:20 a.m. after a lengthy illness. A native of Watauga County, N.C., he had made his home in Johnson County for the past eight years. Mr. Williams was a retired coal miner.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Sallie Williams, Butler; three sons, William I. Williams and Clarence R. Williams, both of Detroit, Mich., and Brady L. Wiliams[sic], Flint Rock, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Hawk of Palmyra, Va., Mrs. Beulah Self, Clinche[sic], Va, Mrs. Dorothy Burton, Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother, Ben Williams, Butler; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from Dryson Grove Baptist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Clyde Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Mast cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Donald Williams, Micky Williams, W.C. Williams, Ray Williams and Jimmy Williams, and Robert, Kenneth and Garry Self.
The body will remain at the funeral home chapel until 12:00 noon Thursday at which time it will be taken to the church to await the service hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.
Lwis[sic] Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Robert married Ollie E. Hicks about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ollie (daughter of William Edward Hicks and Louisa Eveline Arney) was born in Jan 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1922. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Thomas Henry Williams on 9 Dec 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Thomas (son of Dr. William Anderson "Badge" Williams and Emily Ann Johnson) was born on 13 Sep 1875 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 21 Jun 1943 in Lucas County, , , Ohio; was buried in Cove Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Clerida C. (Johnson) about 1907 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Clerida was born about 1890 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Bessie Bell (Williams) about 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Bessie was born about 1897 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Hallie G. Snyder on 1 Jan 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hallie (daughter of Jacob Snyder and Amanda "Mandy" Alice Osborne) was born on 1 Jan 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jul 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dana married Polly Jane Sheets about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Polly (daughter of David L. Sheets and Elizabeth (Sheets)) was born on 14 Dec 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married Virginia Sheets on 19 Dec 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Virginia (daughter of David L. Sheets and Elizabeth (Sheets)) was born about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zolly married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
JOHNSON, OSCAR ANDREW, age 82, of Jefferson City, formerly of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed way at 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening, January 21, 1999, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City following a brief illness. He was a member of the Covenant Life Church in Morristown and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Johnson was a retired employee of the Jefferson City Water Works. Survivors include his wife, Pauline "Polly" Johnson of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Alice and Phillip Stapleton of Jefferson City, Joyce and Rick Stephens of Jefferson City, Nancy and Tommy Taylor of Chestnut Hill; son and daughter-in-law, James and Lisa Johnson of Jefferson City; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Hettie Chaffin of Virginia, and Dorothy Miller of Mountain City, Tennessee; brothers, Conley Johnson of North Carolina and Earl Johnson of Mountain City, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in the Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Ruth married Clayton Main about 1937 in North Carolina, , , . Clayton was born on 9 Jul 1916 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 2 Feb 1993 in Forsyth County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Maine Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bruce married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Earl S. Johnson, age 82, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Watauga Medical Center. He was born on September 29, 1930 to the late Lilly Johnson. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by sisters and brothers-in-law: Irene and Wade Dunn, Ruth and Clayton Mains, Betty Johnson and Hettie Chafin and Hattie Johnson; brothers and sister-in-law: Oscar and Polly Johnson, Bruce Johnson and Sam Johnson one granddaughter, Reba Michelle Harper and two great grandchildren, Riley Edmisten and Dominic Johnson.

Earl was a retired farmer and still enjoyed being outdoors, farming, fishing and building bird houses. He had served as Johnson County Constable for 35 years. Earl had also owned and operated Johnson Fence Company for many years. Earl was a faithful man and had served as Deacon through the years and currently serves as Deacon at New Hope Baptist Church. Earl loved his family and spending time with him. He will deeply be missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lucille Lipford Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law: Missy and David Hightower, Angie and Steve Edmisten and Linda and Dean Harper; sons and daughters-in-law: Lee and Janice Johnson, Lloyd Johnson, Anthony Johnson and special friend, Mary Alice Herdman and William and Janet Johnson, Aaron and Mistee Johnson ; sister, Dorothy Miller; brother, Conley Johnson; grandchildren: Bobby Johnson, Susan Johnson, Shannon Harper, Joe Johnson, Rosanna Eggers, Charity Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Gregory Johnson, Michael Price, Reba Blevins, Gloria Newsome, Nikki Edmisten, Crystal Edmisten, David Hightower, Jennifer Hightower, Daniel Hightower, Matthew Hightower, Erica Hightower and Ethan Hightower; twenty-nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Mountain City Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Stidham to officiate. Graveside Service and Burial will follow from the Johnson Family Cemetery (beside the Lewis Cemetery). Active Pallbearers will be Bobby Johnson, Shannon Harper, Joe Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Michael Price, Dave Hightower, Daniel Hightower, Matthew Hightower, Ethan Hightower and Gregory Jones. Honorary Pallbearers are: Lonnie Baker, Ray Eggers, Michael Blevins, Craine Newsome, Andrew Beam, Dean Harper, Steve Edmisten, David Hightower, Bill Williams, Connely Johnson and Alf Miller.

Earl married Reba Lucille Lipford on 23 Aug 1955 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Reba (daughter of Estel Fred Lipford and Nell (Lipford)) was born on 19 Mar 1937; died on 2 Sep 2020 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson-Lewis Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Conley Odell Johnson, age 82, of Joines Rd., Creston NC went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home. Conley was born June 25, 1938 in Johnson County, TN to the late Lillie B. Reece Johnson. In addition to his mother Conley was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Johnson and seven siblings.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Shelby Jean Miller Johnson, daughter, Shannon Johnson of Mountain City, TN; sons, Daniel Johnson of Mountain City, TN, James Johnson and wife Julie of Lenoir, NC, and Kenneth Johnson and wife Alice of Mountain City, TN, sister, Dorothy Miller of Mountain City, TN, grandchildren, Alex Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Harold Conley Johnson, Julie Ann Barrier, Jason Johnson, Beth Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Noah Greer Alyssa Stout, great-grandchildren, Isabella Johnson, Brianna Barrier, Liam Barrier, Dravon Barrier, Hayden and Jayden Johnson, Fiona Johnson, Sawyer Johnson, Brenden Terrell and Zakary Stowe, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family received friends from 2 until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020 from Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Graveside service and burial followed the funeral service on Saturday from the Lillie B. Reece Cemetery (Sam Johnson Ln. Mountain City, TN).

Conley married Shelby Jean Lipford about 1959. Shelby (daughter of Dennis R. Lipford and Living) was born on 31 Dec 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 2021 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Lillie B. Reece Johnson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bealor married Johnsie Griffin on 5 Oct 1915. Johnsie was born about 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Essie married Jacob B. "Jake" Lowe on 17 Sep 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jacob (son of Samuel Carter Lowe and Nancy Jane "Jennie" Shoun) was born on 18 May 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married James Grady Davis on 8 Dec 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of John Marion Davis and Fannie (Davis)) was born about 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lessie married T.J. Wilson in Aug 1929. T.J. was born about 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jessie married Dare R. Lawrence on 6 Sep 1930. Dare was born about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4
Household 176
Moses W. Dison25TN NC TN
Sarah A. 25NC NC NC
Don Starnes(?) 7NC NC NCStepson
Matilda Dyson 28TN NC TNSister

On the census record, the surname for Don was very hard to read, and could be some name other than Starnes.

1910 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4
Household 102
Moses Dyson 35 TN TN TN
Sarah Ann 36 NC NC NC
Don 17 NC NC NC
Belle Hodge 26 TN TN TN Servant
Charlie 3 TN TN TN Boarder

From Johnson County, TN Marriage Records
Don S. Williams to Mattie L.V. Shull 12 April 1914

1920 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4
Household 39
Nathaniel C. Shull 57 NC NC NC
Laura 57 TN TN TN
Oscar 19 TN NC TN
Rose 17 TN NC TN
Charlie 15 TN NC TN
Vinie Williams 24 TN NC TN Daughter
Katie 4 TN TN TN Granddaughter
Claude 2 TN TN TN Grandson


In a letter dated 8 Jul 1930 from Sarah Dyson to her sister-in-law, Mrs. Nora Williams, she writes from New York City that she is on her way to France to visit her son Don's grave.

The Tennessee State Library and Archives lists:
WW I Veterans
Williams, Don S.
25
Butler, TN
Dead


American Battle Monuments Commision

Don S. Williams

Private, U.S. Army

167th Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division

Entered the Service from: Tennessee
Died: October 16, 1918
Buried at: Plot H Row 33 Grave 01
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Romagne, France

Don married Martha Lou Vinnie "Mattie" Shull on 13 Apr 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Nathaniel Canada Shull and Laura C. (Shull)) was born on 15 Jul 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 1978 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Orvil married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise married Charles Marvin Williamson on 15 Jul 1950 in Wayne County, , , Michigan. Charles was born on 2 Aug 1925 in Wayne County, , , Michigan; died on 4 Dec 2011 in Oakland County, , , Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NEWPORT NEWS - Hazel Howard Congdon, age 98. On the sunny afternoon of June 28 1937, Hazel Howard of Mountain City Tennessee and Edmond Congdon of Erwin Tennessee left the campus of East Tennessee State Teachers College. They were married by a justice of the peace in Gates City, Virginia before returning to campus. This small school in Johnson City, Tennessee prepared both for a lifetime of teaching in the public school systems of Erwin, Tennessee, then Vinton, Petersburg, and Colonial Heights, Virginia. In 1965 Edmond was appointed director of the new technical vocational center for the Peninsula area (VoTech) and Hazel resumed teaching in Newport News Elementary Schools until her retirement. Although widowhood befell Hazel in 1997, she continued to enjoy her home, family, neighbors, friends and former students until a fall this spring forced her to leave home and be lovingly cared for by her family and devoted rehab staff until she passed comfortably on June 30, 2013, a day after the 76th anniversary of her marriage. Although predeceased by parents Roby J. and Hallie S. Howard, husband Edmond and sister, Hester Williams many are left to remember and mourn the loss. Among them are daughters Janet Coon, Jeanne Evans (Jack), grandsons Brian (Cynthia) Evans, Marc Evans, Great Grandsons Dylan and Casey Evans, younger siblings Trula Muse, Eula (Walter) Adams, Roby Howard, Jr. (Dottie), Earl Howard, Lois Ann Adams, Malcolm (Sue) Howard, 22 nieces and nephews and their offspring. Hazel hoped her legacy would be the gifts of love, devotion, knowledge and wisdom passed along to her and that she lovingly shared with all who came within the scope of her entire life. Those very gifts were returned in the care she was given. A grateful thank you is extended to wonderful neighbors, Visiting Angel Cassandra Rome and the wonderful medical staff of The Chesapeake. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday July 8th in the Peninsula Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at 11:00 in the Second Presbyterian Church 201 Menchville Road, Newport News.

Hazel married Edmond B. Congdon on 29 Jun 1937. Edmond (son of Roland Potter Congdon and Lessie V. Bowling) was born on 31 May 1913 in Anderson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jan 1997 in Newport News, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alice Eula Elizabeth Howard-Adams went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2015, at the age of 95.

She was born on June 21, 1920, to the late Roby J. Howard, Sr. and Hallie Snyder Howard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Congdon and Hester Williams.

She was a native of Johnson County, Tennessee. She was a loving and dedicated wife and mother. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and prayed daily for those she loved; family, friends, and neighbors. Her desire was that all whom she met would come to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Survivors include, her husband of 72 years, Walter G. Adams; four children, William R. Adams, DDS and wife Sacha, Joseph Adams and wife Jody, Trudy A. Kittle and husband Kim, and Gregory L. Adams, M.D. and wife Carol; 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Trula Muse and Lois Ann Adams; and brothers, Roby Howard Jr. and wife Dottie, Malcolm Howard and wife Sue all of Mountain City, Earl Howard of Shady Valley; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at First Christian Church in Mountain City.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside service and interment will follow the services from the Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City.

Alice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Trula Howard Muse, 93, joined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was proceeded in death by her parents Roby J. Howard, Sr. and Hallie Snyder Howard, beloved husband John H "Jack" Muse, their daughter Pat Muse O'Dell; four sisters, Hazel Congdon, Hester Williams, Eula Adams and Lois Ann Adams, along with a host of friends and family. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her devoted daughter, Cathy Muse, her three sons: John Muse (Kaye), Mountain City, TN; Tom Muse (Kathy), Knoxville, TN and Jim Muse (Terry), Piney Flats, TN; her six grandchildren: Trula Elizabeth O'Dell, Johnson City, TN; Mary Catherine O'Dell Marcum (Colton), Gate City, VA; Marilee Muse Larson (Nathan) Stephens City, VA; Hallie Muse Mahala (Cliff), Mountain City, TN; John Muse, Knoxville, TN; Katie Muse Tucker (Phillip), Alcoa, TN and fifteen great grandchildren, her brothers: Roby Howard, Jr. (Dorothy), Mountain City, TN; Earl B. Howard, Sr. Shady Valley, TN; and Malcolm Howard (Sue), Mountain City, TN, along with several nieces and nephews.

Trula was a lifetime resident of Johnson County, and like so many of her generation in this community, she grew up on the family farm alongside her seven siblings where happy memories and strong ties were formed. She graduated from JCHS in 1941, went to work at Farmers State Bank and then attended Johnson City Business College, after which she worked at Hamilton Bank in Johnson City. When she returned to Mountain City, she married Jack Muse. They shared 59 years together.

Trula ran the family insurance agency for several years and was a highly competent business woman. She never met a stranger and touched many lives with generous gestures of kindness and encouragement. She had a unique talent for making each person in her life feel special and loved.

She was a dedicated servant of the Lord. Her church, First Baptist, was a very important part of her life. There she served on various committees, taught a Sunday school class for many years and along with Chloe Eads started the first nursery in the mid 50's (to help corral the three rowdy boys). In her later years, Trula enjoyed visits from her family and many friends, and always wore that warm and caring smile.

Her faith always came first. She was a devoted mother who worked diligently to help each of her children achieve success and happiness. But more than anything she was committed to making certain all her children and grandchildren knew the Lord and always put him first in their lives. She shared that message with all she met.

All her family especially appreciate Cathy, who has been an angel by her side and has given selflessly of her time and energy during the past several years.

A grateful thank you is extended to all her caregivers: Frances Brooks, Mary Gale, Mary Ann Gambill, Annie Lee Lowe, Carolyn Ray and other with Amedisys Home Health Care and Silver Angels. A special thanks to Dr. Rob Griffith, Daniel Jones, and all of the caring staff of the Mountain City Care and Rehab Center who are too numerous to name. The family also wishes to express their appreciation to her many special friends and loved ones who have so generously given of themselves.

Funeral service for Trula will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Mountain City. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery. Active pallbearers are: John Muse, Nathan Larson, Cliff Mahala, Colton Marcum, Phillip Tucker, Terry Jordon, Jerry Jordon, Matt Grissinger. Honorary pallbearers are: Her nephews, Earl Whaley, Lewis May, Dan Falcasantos, Dr. Joe Ray, Keiichi (Kenny) Tamura, Shozo (Joe) Tamura and Kassum Geylani. The family will receive friends from 12:30 -2:30 p.m. on Friday, at the church prior to the service.

Trula married John Henry "Jack" Muse on 6 Mar 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of William Thomas Walker Muse and Mary Alverda Greer) was born on 29 Jun 1922 in Prince Rupert, , British Columbia, Canada; died on 24 May 2005 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roby Jethro Howard, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 30, 2018, at the Mountain City Care Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roby J. Howard, Sr. and Hallie Snyder Howard, and his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy Gunn Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 sisters, Hazel Howard Congdon, Hester Howard Williams, Eula Howard Adams, Trula Howard Muse, and Lois Ann Howard Adams.

Roby J. Howard, Jr. was born in Mountain City, TN, May 30, 1925. He grew up and helped on the family farm on Dry Stone Branch Road. While in elementary school, he was in Boy Scouts and 4H. While he was in Johnson County High School, he was a charter member of FFA and he played first and solo trombone in the band. He was also a member of the Glee Club.

After high school, he worked on the family farm and enlisted in the Merchant Marines and served with the Army Transportation Corps, both in the North Atlantic and South Pacific, during WWII.

In 1947, he entered the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While in the College of Agriculture, he majored in Poultry and minored in Horticulture and Animal Husbandry. While at UT, he met Dorothy Gunn and they married in McMinnville, TN, July 17, 1949. "Dottie" and Roby lived on the Howard farm for the remainder of their lives.

In 1951, he attended and graduated from North Carolina School of Auctioneering in Kinston, NC. He then auctioned tobacco in Greensboro, NC and briefly in Johnson City. For 12 years, he auctioned for Tri-State Growers' Bean Market. (at the time, the market held the title, "Green Bean Capital of the World.")


In 1954, he established "Howard's Cage Eggs," which serviced the Tri-City area for 26 years. In 1961, he became agent for Johnson County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and in 1978, was elected Secretary-Treasurer and Office Manager.

In 1977, Roby and his brother, Malcolm, purchased Howard Farms, Inc. from their father, R. J. Howard, Sr.

He was a charter member of the Lions Club and he belonged to the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was a Master Mason of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge 243 F&AM having achieved fifty plus years in the organization. He was a member of the First Christian Church, where he was an elder. He and his wife sang in the choir for over 45 years. They also served as Youth Leaders, taught Sunday School for various age levels and worked in P.E.G., a school camp program for 5th and 6th graders. They also were involved in Tennessee's Bicentennial and Heritage Hall Auditorium Renovation project.

A special thank you to care givers, Family Ministry Hands to Help, Amedisys, the wonderful staff at Mountain City Care Center, Dr. Robert Griffith, Dr John Whitlock, and Daniel Jones, PA.


He is survived by two brothers, Earl Howard, and Malcolm Howard (Sue), Special Brother-In-Law Walter G. Adams, Nieces and Nephews, Janet Coon, Jeanne Evans (Jack), Sue Williams, Sherry Rogers (Tom), William Adams, DDS (Sacha), Joseph Adams (Jody), Trudy Kittle (Kim), Greg Adams, MD (Carol), Cathy Muse, John Muse (Kaye), Tom Muse (Kathy), Jim Muse (Terry), Erby Howard (Diane), Jeff Howard, Sam Adams Pharm D (Susan), Malcolm Howard Jr., Randy Howard, Dottie Sue Phipps (Mark), Robert Gunn (Miriam), Richard Gunn (Sharon). Family friends Sharon Marteeny, Ken and Linda Caswell, Richard and Bernita Armstrong, Evelyn Cook and the late Edward Cook, Hal and Sarah Johnson, Rick and Pam Steinke. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the home of Malcolm and Sue Howard, 542 Dry Stone Branch Road.

The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM with ministers Dwayne Dickson and Buddy Zuercher. Music will be provided by the church choir. Masonic Rights will follow the service. Military Graveside service and burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard.

Roby married Dorothy Elizabeth Gunn on 17 Jul 1949 in Warren County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy (daughter of Douglas P. Gunn, Sr. and Francis A. Vivrette) was born about 1928 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 10 Mar 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Lois Ann Adams, age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on April 19, 1931 to the late Roby J. Howard Sr. and Hallie Snyder Howard. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel B. Adams Sr.; son, Ronald Howard Adams; sisters: Eula Howard Adams, Hester Howard Williams and Hazel Howard Congdon. Lois was a graduate of Johnson County High School and had attended Milligan College. She was a long time member of First Christian Church. She was a Prayer Warrior and loved baking Angel Food cakes to share with others. Lois lived her life as a true example of Christian Womanhood. Lois is survived by her son, Samuel B. Adams Jr. and wife Susan; sister, Trula Howard Muse; brothers: Roby Howard Jr. and wife Dottie, Malcolm Howard Sr. and wife Sue, and Earl Howard; grandchildren: Elizabeth Adams, Holly Adams and Rebecca Adams; many nieces and nephews; special friends: Freddie and Dolly Wilson; her church family and many more special friends and neighbors. Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2015 at the First Christian Church with Pastors Dwayne Dickson, James Bowman, Ken Caswell, Barry Sannes and Scott Plyler officiating. Pianist will be Nancy Drake. Graveside Service and Interment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers are Lois Ann's brothers.

Lois married Samuel B. Adams on 3 Jul 1952 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Bruce McQuown Adams and Mae W. (Adams)) was born on 5 Jul 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jul 1991 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vernell Johnson Tolley, 81, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 29, 1941 in Butler to the late Dana and Polly Sheets Johnson.
Vernell was of the Holiness Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Tolley; two sisters, Lucille Stines and Louella Dugger; and a brother, David Sheets.
Survivors include three sisters, Betty Markland and husband Dana, Helen Ellison and Sarah Hartsook; her sister-in-law, Wanda Hyder; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Melinda Pritchard, and a special nephew, Kevin Markland; and her two furry buddies, Rhudy and Bear.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 18, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Carl Grindstaff officiating. Music will be provided by Lacey Maines and Donna Shepherd. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Markland, Chris Markland, Nicholas Markland, Katie Markland, Lucas Greenwell, William Conwell and Doc Maines. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the staff of Amedisys Hospice, including Megan Renfro, niece, Lacey Maines, and niece, Brenda Millsaps.

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

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Juanita Johnson Brock, 77, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Marion C. and Virginia Sheets Johnson. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Townsend; two sisters; and one brother.
Survivors include her children: Earl Johnson, Ernest Brock, Marie Suttles and Mack Brock, all of Elizabethton, and Penny King, Knoxville; 21 Grandchildren; several great and great grandchildren; One Brother: Junior Ward, Elizabethton; Several nieces & nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carl Grindstaff officiating.
Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Highland Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, will be: Bobby Allmon, Daniel Allmon, Fidel Compo, James King, Jared Brock and Jerry Bristol. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Earl Johnson, Ernest Brock, Mack Brock, Richard Griffin, Jerry Irick and Daniel Wolhers.

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Mary Lee "Purdy" Johnson Harper, 78 of 919 Medical Park Drive, and formally of 1106 Pedro Shoun Lane, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away at the Mountain City Care Center on Saturday May 25, 2019. She was born January 25, 1941, in Shouns, Tennessee to the late Zollie Johnson and Mary Edna Brewer Johnson and in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Farley Harper and her Grandsons: Joey and Daniel Church, her son in law: Timothy Roark, also 6 brothers: Harold, Dean, Bobby, Harry, Orville and Andrew Johnson and 2 sisters: Grace Harper and Donna Johnson. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Avondale, PA. where she was formally a Sunday school teacher. Purdy loved reading her Bible, singing, making jewelry and spending time with her family.

Survivors are her daughters: Louise McIntire and husband John, Debbie Lipford and husband Warren and Lisa Roark. Sisters: Janette, Darlene, and Judy. Brothers: Junior and Monroe. 11 Grandchildren: Timmy Church, Johnny McIntire, Matthew Roark, Samantha Roark, Timmy Roark, Andrew McIntire, Angie Church, Michael Garland and Kenneth Lipford. 17 Great Grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. Special relatives: Angie Fritts and Junior Johnson.

Funeral Service for Purdy were conducted on Thursday May 30, 2019 at 1 pm in the Charles B. Hux Chapel of Hux Lipford Funeral Home, Daniel Jones was the officiant. The family received friends on Wednesday May 29, 2019 from 6 until 8 pm. Pallbearers were Michael Garland, Kenneth Lipford, Matthew Roark, Timmy Church, and Ryan. Honorary Pallbearers are Junior Johnson and Johnny McIntire.

Bobby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Orville C. Johnson, age 68, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018. He was born on October 12, 1949 to the late Zollie and Mary Edna Brewer Johnson. In addition to his parents, Orville was preceded in death by a sisters, Donna Lynn Johnson and Grace Harper, brothers, Harold, Bobby, Harry, Dean and Paul Johnson and niece, Teresa Brewer.

Orville loved nature and being outdoors. He especially loved to fish and hunt. Orville enjoyed watching birds, especially his hummingbirds. He loved strawberries. Orville was a former employee of the Johnson County Highway Department.

Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 43 years, Karen Jean Sluder Johnson, daughter, Tracey Renea Miller and husband Shannon, sisters, Mary Harper, Janett Johnson, Judy Roark, Darline Vanover, brothers, J.R. Johnson and Monroe Johnson, grandchildren, Austin Johnson and Adam Miller, special niece, Angie Fritts and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastors Ed Vanover and Shannon Courtner. Graveside service and interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Whispering Pine Cemetery (Wilcox Road, Mountain City, TN). Pallbearers will be Shannon Miller, Austin Johnson, Ryan Hurley, Corey Johnson, Edward Vanover and Jonathan Hurley. Honorary pallbearers are J.R. Johnson, Monroe Johnson and Adam Miller.

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Judy Louise Roark, age 63, passed away on June 14, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. Judy was born on June 11, 1958 to the late Zollie Johnson and Mary Edna Brewer Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Lunceford; sisters, Grace Harper, Mary Harper; brothers, Dean Johnson, Harry Johnson, Orville Johnson, Bobby Johnson, and Andrew Johnson. Judy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading her Bible, going to yard sales, and giving everyone her wonderful hugs. She attended Faith Gospel Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 25 years, Ernest Roark; sons, Tommy Lunceford and wife Jenetta, Clifford Lunceford; daughter, Tammy Stanley; sisters, Darlene Vanover, Janet Johnson; brothers, Junior Johnson, Monroe Johnson; grandchildren, Dylan, Zachary, Destiny, Jacquelin, Judith, Christopher, Devin, Alex, Elosha, Jonathan Arnold; great grandchildren, Silas, Eliza and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family received friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service followed at 3:00 p.m. with Pastors Berry Dunn and Michael Icenhour officiating. The graveside service will follow the funeral at Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Zachary Lunceford, Wayne Johnson, Dylan Lunceford, Devin Lunceford, Cory Johnson, and Junior Johnson. Honorary pallbearer was Jonathan Arnold.

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Lloyd Ray Johnson age 64, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, TN. He was born in Banner Elk, NC on August 16, 1956 to the late Earl Johnson and Lucille Lipford Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Anthony Johnson and Lee Johnson.

Lloyd loved hunting and fishing. He liked to go to the lake and he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.

Those left to cherish his memories include his daughter, Susan Johnson and Steven Luchini; son, Bobby Johnson and husband Jhon Agudelo; sisters, Missy Hightower and husband David, Angie Edmisten and husband Steve, Linda Harper and husband Dean; brother, Willie Johnson and wife Janet; grandchild, Charles Johnson and wife Rachel; great grandchild, Owen Johnson; sister-in-law, Janice Johnson; special niece, Jennifer Hightower and Greg and their daughter Paisleigh(squirrel) Jones; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Charles Johnson to speak. The graveside service and burial will immediately follow at Johnson-Lewis Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Johnson, Steven Luchini, Darnel Lane, Joe Johnson, David Hightower Jr, Daniel Hightower, Matthew Hightower, and Micah Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Jones, Billy Caldwell, Lynn Courtner, Randy Smith, Billy Ray Icenhour, and John Agudelo.

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Robert Lee Johnson, age 60 of Mountain City, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, June 30, 2020 at his home. Lee was born on January 18, 1960 to Earl and Lucille Johnson in West Grove, PA. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Johnson and entered heaven’s gates meeting his babies he never met on this earth.

Lee was a one of a kind man who would give you the coat off of his back. There was no greater love than he had for his wife and children. Lee was a loving husband for almost 43 years and the greatest Husband, Daddy, and Pawpaw one could ever ask for. He was a brother, a son, an uncle, a friend, an everlasting light in everyone’s life that will never be forgotten.

Those left to cherish his memories included his wife of almost 43 years, Janice Johnson; daughter, Rosanna Lucille Johnson Eggers and husband Ray; granddaughters, Shaleah, Shyanna, Chloe, Channah Eggers; son, Joseph Lee Johnson Sr. and wife Whitney; grandsons, Joseph Lee Johnson Jr., Clayton Lee Johnson, Tyler Fletcher; granddaughters, Lillie Johnson, Chailyn Johnson, Maddison Johnson, Gracie Johnson; mother, Lucille Johnson; sisters, Linda Harper and husband Dean, Angie Edmisten and husband Steve, Missy Hightower and husband David; brothers, Lloyd Johnson, William Johnson and wife Janet, Aaron Johnson; brother-in-law, Bob Price; several nieces, nephews, and his dog, Piper, that was always by his side.

There will be a private graveside service held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Johnson-Lewis Family Cemetery with Pastor Frank Rash officiating. Pallbearers will be Joseph Johnson Jr., Joseph Johnson Sr., Ray Eggers, Dave Hightower, Daniel Hightower, Greggory Johnson, Billy Caldwell, Ricky Courtner, Gregory Jones, and Coy Lipford. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Johnson, Lloyd Johnson, Clayton Johnson, Steve Edmisten, Dean Harper, David Hightower, Aaron Johnson, and Bob Price.

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Larry Anthony Johnson, age 54, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. He was born on February 5, 1962 to Lucille Johnson and the late Earl S. Johnson. In addition to his father, Anthony was preceded in death by a grandson, Dominique Johnson.

Anthony was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed ginseng hunting and fishing. Anthony also enjoyed watching westerns. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Anthony is survived by his mother, Reba Lucille Johnson; daughter, Charity Carrillo; sons: Christopher Johnson and girlfriend Samantha Jones, Gregory Johnson and Aaron Johnson and wife Mistee; loving ex-wife, Mary Alice Herdman; grandchildren: Fantasia Garland, Zachary Garland, Gabbrielle Robbins, Travis Waspi, Isaac Johnson, Aaron Johnson Jr., Hailey Johnson and Ember Johnson; sisters: Linda Harper and husband Willard, Angela Edmisten and husband Steve and Melissa Hightower and husband David; brothers: Lloyd Johnson, Robert L. Johnson and wife Janice and William Johnson and wife Janet.

The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Gene Ward officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Johnson-Lewis Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Johnson, David A. Hightower, David L. Hightower, Matthew Hightower, Scotty Robbins, Daniel Hightower, Charles Johnson, Darnell Lane and Ethan Hightower. Honorary pallbearers are all of his special friends.

Virginia married Roger Farthing about 1940. Roger was born about 1920; died about 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Virginia married Rud Garland about 1965. Rud was born about 1922; died about 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From Adrienne Solomon <67ferrari@embarqmail.com>:
I had the honor of meeting Mildred in the late 1990's. I will always be forever grateful to her for giving me the photo of William Harrison Williams and his family (ID 46). She also provided the information that William Harrison Williams changed his name to William Hodges when he was in the Tacoma, WA area. This was a major break through in my research. I could not have solved the mystery without Mildred's help.
She loved to watch any kind of sports from the Olympics to professional golf. When she was about 18, she became aware of a high sense of intuition.

Mildred married Ralph E. Davis about 1940. Ralph was born about 1928; died in 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jeffrey Cole Howard, 62, was born in Shady Valley, Tennessee on April 25, 1956, to Earl B. Howard, Sr. and the late Capriece Cole Howard. Jeff departed this world to be with the Lord on February 19, 2019, at his residence in Shady Valley, TN.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Capriece Howard (Nov. 10, 1927 – Dec. 22, 2010) and an infant sister, Sarah Elizabeth Howard.

Those left to cherish their memories of Jeff are his beloved son, Jeremiah Cole Howard; his father, Earl B. Howard, Sr; a brother, Earl B. 'Erby' Howard, Jr. and wife Dianna Pleasant Howard; a niece, Tuesday Howard Pope; a nephew, Joseph B. Howard and wife Ashleigh Maze Howard; two great-nephews, Gavin I. Pope and Bridon K. Pope; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Jeff was a life long resident of Johnson County and graduated from Johnson County High School in 1974. After graduation he attended Virginia Highlands Community College and National Auto & Diesel College, graduating at the top of his class. Jeff was member of Shady Valley Presbyterian Church. He had a humble kind spirit and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. In his spare time, Jeff enjoyed hands-on activities like cooking, woodworking, artistry, and working on automobiles and other machinery.

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ROANOKE, VA - Malcolm Stuart Howard Jr., age 62, of Roanoke, Virginia and formerly of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born on April 22, 1956 to Malcolm Howard Sr. and the late Sue Smith Howard, who passed away June 7th, 2018. In addition to his mother Malcolm was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Malcolm was a 1974 graduate of Johnson County High School. Throughout his school days he was active in football, 4-H Club, Boy Scouts, Drama Club and the FFA. He attended college at ETSU and obtained a degree in banking from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. While Malcolm worked as a banker, he was a true salesman by nature, never meeting a stranger. He sold cars, mobile homes, furniture and antiques. He was co-owner of Donnelly House Antiques and Collectibles for more than 20 years. At the time of his passing, Malcolm was still working in antiques, traveling the country selling through his independent business, High Noon Antiques.

His passion in life was his family, but he also enjoyed football, food (especially a Bizzie Burger) and community theatre. He last performed in a play directed by his mother, entitled 'Our Town'.

Those left to cherish his memories include his 'Darlin', Donna, his girlfriend of 11 years; father, Malcolm Howard Sr.; daughters; Rita Reese (Lars), Mandy Reichenbach (Chris) and Ashley Howard; brother, Randal Howard; sister, Dottie Sue Phipps (Mark);grandchildren, Aubree, Raelynn, Milianna, Norman, Alaina, Mya, Piper, and another grandchild on the way; many special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; special friends, Steve Arnold, Jesse Ludy, Richard Wittenberg, Robert 'Shines' Pastoreck, Charles and Pam Burke.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 -2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dwayne Dickson officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow the funeral at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Cousins and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Arnold, Jesse Ludy, Richard Wittenberg, Robert 'Shines' Pastoreck and Charles Burke.

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Teresa Kay Johnson, age 40, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She was born on May 11, 1977 to Jennie Elaine Scott Johnson and the late Harry C. Johnson. In addition to her father, Teresa was preceded in death by her grandparents: Otis and Ola Mae Scott and Zollie and Mary Edna Johnson.

Teresa was a very kind, caring and compassionate person. She loved being a Mom and taking care of her daughter and son. She was of the Baptist faith.

Those left to cherish her memories include her mother, Jennie Johnson; her precious children: Brittany Kay Brewer and Justin James Brewer; sister and brother-in-law, Angela and Bo Fritts; father of her children: Tommy Brewer; nephews: Jacob Harrington and Brady Fritts; special friends: Brian Hicks, Sandra Holman and Lorie Reece; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the Johnson Cemetery (off of Cold Springs Road). Pallbearers will be Jacob Harrington, Bo Fritts, Junior Johnson, Ryan Hurley, Kenneth Johnson and Greg Wilcox. Family, pallbearers and friends are asked to meet at Calvary Baptist Church by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday to line up and go in procession to the cemetery.