Lydia Eggers

Lydia married James Swift about 1814 in North Carolina, , , . James was born about 1770 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 8 Jan 1858. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elias married Mary A. Cable about 1848 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Conrad Cable and Mary Whitehead) was born about 1828 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elias married Mary Ann Stout on 21 Oct 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Godfrey Daniel Stout and Mary Vaught) was born on 21 Jun 1826 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Morgan married Rhoda Younce about 1840 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Rhoda (daughter of John Younce and Susannah Eggers) was born about 1820 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 Watauga County, NC Census:

Cove Creek
Household 150

Rebecca Oliver(widow)65 Apr 1835NC NC NC
Julia A.26 Aug 1873NC NC NC

Household 152
William F. Oliver34 Feb 1866NC NC NC
Mary J.34 Aug 1865NC NC NC
Monroe E.13 Jun 1887NC NC NC
Louisa A.8 Nov 1892NC NC NC
Eddie W.6 Apr 1894NC NC NC

1910 Watauga County, NC Census

Cove Creek
Household 311

William Oliver44NC NC NC
Mary44"
Monroe22"
Lou18"
Eddie14"
Rosa7"
Charles5"

Household 317

Niley Church31NC NC NC
Rosa27"
Thelma9"
Bulie(F)6"
Laney(S)5"
Iven(S)3"
Rebecca Oliver75"Mother-in-law

Rebecca married John Spencer Oliver in Nov 1857 in North Carolina, , , . John (son of William Oliver and Mary Jane Spencer) was born on 17 Feb 1835 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 5 Mar 1897 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edney married Mahlon Gentry on 14 Mar 1866 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Mahlon (son of General George W. Gentry and Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Rambo) was born on 14 Feb 1841 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 May 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Mary Isabel Henson about 1885. Mary (daughter of Jordan C. "Jerd" Henson and Catherine Evaline Stout) was born about 1855 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Jan 1951 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Thomas Phillippi on 21 Dec 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of David C. Phillippi and Jane Fry) was born on 15 Jul 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Sarafine (Swift) about 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarafine was born about 1867 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martha Jane Hilliard about 1885 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Martha was born on 26 Nov 1867 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 17 Mar 1951 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Harrison Monroe Eggers on 8 Mar 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Harrison (son of Jehiel Smith Eggers and Elizabeth Bryan) was born about 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 21 Jun 1955 in Catawba County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Nilely Monroe Church about 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nilely (son of Eli Monroe Church and Louisa "Liza" Eggers) was born on 8 Dec 1878 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 15 Feb 1964 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Zionville Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Tomahawk," Wednesday, November 25, 1964
David Hamilton "Ham Swift
David Hamilton "Ham" Swift, age 86, Rte. 3, Mountain City, Doe Valley community, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital Wednesday at 3:5$(sic) p.m. after a short illness. He was a native of Johnson County, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Henson Swift; a retired farmer and member of Dewey Christian Church.
Survivors include two sons, Stacy Swift, Mountain City and Rod E. Swift, Elizabethton; two daughters, Mrs. Roy Holloway, and Mrs. Bonny Swift, both of Mountain City; four sisters, Mrs. Joe Fenner, Bluff City, Mrs. D.A. Ward, Neva, Mrs. Lennie Lewis, Mountain City, Mrs. Callie Tester, Bruceville, Ind.; and 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from Dewey Christian Church Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Virgil Booher officiating. Burial was in Wilson cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ray Ward, Sherman Tester, T.R. Fenner, J.T. Fenner, Doran Davis, Marlin Robinson. Flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

David married Laura Alice Arnold on 22 Dec 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Laura (daughter of Alexander Arnold and Nancy Morelda Stout) was born about 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jul 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vertie married Dolphus Alexander "D. A." Ward on 11 Mar 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dolphus (son of Alexander Lafayette Ward and Susan Caroline Shull) was born on 12 Dec 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Effie married George Alexander Parker on 25 Jun 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George was born on 21 Jun 1884 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1958 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married James B. Arnold about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Joseph Paul Arnold and Tenia Catherine Arney) was born in Jun 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1964 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arrie married James Calvin Church about 1902. James (son of Henry H. Church and Susan P. Estep) was born on 27 Apr 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jul 1955; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Mrs. Perl Oliver Luttrell, 77, Rt. 8, Jonesboro, died in Memorial Hospital at 9:15 a.m. yesterday after a lingering illness.
She was a daughter of the late John S. and Martha Jane Hillard Oliver and was a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son , Lawrence, Feb. 16.
Survivors include the husband, William; one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Young, Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother,, Fred Oliver, Telford; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Smith, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Mae Redman, Oxford, Miss.

Losey married William Madison Luttrell about 1917. William (son of Samuel Franklin Luttrell and Lucinda Phillips) was born on 25 Aug 1884; died on 6 Aug 1969 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in East Tennessee Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Opal married William Jennings Bryant Smith on 20 Feb 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 1 Feb 1898 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 11 Jul 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Earl considered Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee his home. He was a Bus Driver before enlisting in the United States Army at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia on 15 September 1943.
Earl was assigned to Company H, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division. He participated in three Unit Campaigns: Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland. It was during this last campaign that Earl was Killed in Action during the Battle for Metz at Petite Hettange, France. He was 28 years old and received a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross for his gallantry against the enemy.
Earl was the son of John Smith Oliver and Martha Jane Hilliard. His younger brother Fred served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Distinguished Service Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Earl Oliver (ASN: 34885176), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company H, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 12 November 1944. On that date, Private Oliver was serving as a machine-gunner with a platoon near Kerling, France. Before dawn, a strong force of enemy tanks and infantry attacked his position, and aided by poor visibility and hilly terrain succeeded in knocking out all machine-guns except Private Oliver's. Ignoring the intense fire directed against him this brave soldier held his position, directing effective fire by the sound of the advance and the light of bursting mortar shells, even when the enemy had approached within grenade-throwing distance. He was killed by a direct mortar hit on his position, and the following morning twenty-two enemy dead were found in front of his gun; some as close as fifteen feet. Private Oliver's heroic determination and supreme, courageous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Cartie married Lillie Bell Guy on 21 May 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of Mister Guy and Oma Jane Potter) was born about 1891 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bullis married Howard Taft Greer about 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Howard (son of Elijah Greer and Nancy Jackson) was born on 29 Feb 1908 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 28 Mar 1987 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Zionville Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Venie Crete Harper on 27 Feb 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Venie was born on 25 Feb 1897 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died in Feb 1983 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Roy Holloway. Roy was born about 1909. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roderick married Millie June Ward about 1938. Millie (daughter of Nathan Duke Ward, Sr. and Sarah Malinda Tester) was born on 20 Feb 1919 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Jun 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Ray married Nora Lee Cress on 18 May 1933 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of William Albert Cress and Mary Emmaline Jenkins) was born on 5 Jun 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Wade Miller about 1933. Wade was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R. married Rosa Irene Grindstaff on 5 Jul 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rosa (daughter of Almos McDaniel "Daniel A." Grindstaff and Lillie M. Shull) was born on 3 Apr 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mast Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Loyd married Vergie Mae Morefield on 26 Sep 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Vergie (daughter of Charlie N. Morefield and Marelda "Relda" Gentry) was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1975 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married Gay Viola Turnmire on 16 May 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Gay (daughter of Riley Alfred Turnmire and Emma Norris) was born on 6 Apr 1922 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 May 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY – Gatha Arnold, age 87, of Swift Hollow Road , Mountain City, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

Gatha was born on May 7, 1919, in Johnson County to the late J.B. and Lizzie Swift Arnold. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during WW II and was a member of the Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Hubbard; and four brothers, Clarence, Joseph, Boyd and Spencer Arnold.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Laura Swift Arnold; his son, Paul Arnold and wife, Wanda, of Mountain City; his sister, Betty Collins, of Stoney Creek; his brother, John Arnold and wife, Karen, of Mountain City; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2006, at Mountain City Funeral Home with the service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Virgil Cretsinger, Minister, and Herman Trivette, Minister, officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25th, at Wilson Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard.

Gatha married Laura Alice Swift on 17 Dec 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Laura (daughter of James Wiley Swift and Venie Crete Harper) was born on 14 Aug 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Feb 2022 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lillian Pearl Hubbard, 82, 1105 Highway 91, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at her residence.

Mrs. Hubbard was a native of Johnson County and a daughter of the late James and Lizzie Swift Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Boyd Arnold, Spencer Arnold and Joe Arnold.

Mrs. Hubbard was retired from Bemburg and North American Rayon Corporation. She was a member of East River Park Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband, Walter Sherman Hubbard, of the home; a sister, Betty Collins, Elizabethton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Karen Arnold and Gatha and Laura Arnold, all of Mountain City; stepchildren and spouses, Michael and Sue Hubbard, Johnson City, Eugene and Patsy Hubbard and Lester Lee and Terry Hubbard, all of Elizabethton, and Mary Katherine and Jim Mason, Mountain Home, Ark.; special grandson, Joshua Howard Hubbard, Elizabethton; and special niece, Mary Short, Elizabethton. Six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hubbard will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. John Smith, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of John and Mary Smith. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service in the chapel, or friends may call at the residence at anytime. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9, in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Benny Lyons, Robert Stines, Jim Whitehead, Mike Hubbard, Ken Arnold, James Arnold, Gene Hubbard and Bernie Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be the Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department and the Carter County Rescue Squad. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. Sunday to travel in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to offer a special thanks to the nurses of Housecall Hospice and Adventa Hospice. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Carter County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 682, Elizabethton, TN 37643 or the Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Packy Fair, 114 Herbert Taylor Lane, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.

Lillian married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Betty Jean Arnold Campbell Collins, 85, of Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness. Betty was born in Johnson County, Tenn., to the late James and Lizzie Swift Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Kenneth Campbell; her second husband, Oliver "Shorty" Collins; two daughters, Della Arnold and Ann Watson; one son, Lee Campbell; one sister; and four brothers.
Betty retired as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Mary Short and Lynn Ballard, both of Elizabethton; one son, Robert Campbell, of Crestview, Fla.; one brother, John Arnold, of Mountain City; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Betty Jean Arnold Campbell Collins will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. John H. Smith, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by Jennifer Hill. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Friday, prior to the service, or at the residence of her daughter, Mary Short, at anytime. A private disposition will be held at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Amedisys Home Health and the staff of Hermitage Health Center.

Betty married Kenneth Lee Campbell on 17 Mar 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Kenneth was born about 1927 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married Oliver Bernard "Shorty" Collins on 20 Jun 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Oliver (son of John K. Collins and Ida Mae Buck) was born on 7 May 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Dec 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David Church Sr. - MOUNTAIN CITY
MOUNTAIN CITY — David A. Church Sr., age 82, of 1710 Swift Hollow Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at his residence following a lengthy illness. A native of Johnson County, he was born March 26, 1922, to the late James and Arrie Swift Church. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by two sons, David A. Church Jr. and Dennis M. Church. He was married a number of years to the late Lois S. Church. He was a farmer and had also retired from Burlington Industries. David was a member, for a number of years, of the Johnson County Rescue Squad. He loved to watch wildlife and get together with his family and friends. He was a member of Dewey Church of Christ. David was an Army Veteran, having served in World War II. David is survived by two sons, Bob Church and wife, Helen, of Nashville, Tennessee, and John Church, of Mountain City, Tennessee; five sisters, Marjorie Church, Stella Smiley, Eva June Hedge, Lois Gurney, all of Mountain City, Tennessee, and Della Mae Magnus, of Saskatchewan, Canada; three grandchildren, Michelle Bassett, David Church, both of California, and Chris Church, of Nashville, Tennessee. Several nieces, nephews and a number of friends in the Doe Valley Community also survive. Funeral Services for David will be held at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2004, from the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Henson to officiate.

David married Lois Beatrice Shoun about 1943 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lois (daughter of Henry Grady Shoun and Trula J. Garland) was born on 22 Apr 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1998 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY — Marjorie Church, age 79, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at her residence.

She was born in Johnson County, Tennessee on December 13, 1930, to the late James Calvin and Arrie Swift Church. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by two sisters: Anna Pearl Miller and June Hedger; and two brothers: David Church and Claude Church.

Marjorie volunteered at Children's Bible Ministries for several years. She was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia, and attended First Baptist Church of Mountain City. She loved her Lord and was a faithful servant to Him.

Marjorie is survived by sisters: Lois Gurney Long and husband, H Long, Stella Smiley, all of Mountain City, Tennessee, and Della Mae Magnus and husband, Ervin, of Saskatchewan, Canada; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010, from the Mountain City Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Campbell and Dave Johnson (Director of CBM Camp) to officiate. Music will be under the direction of Pastor Ricky Campbell, Mr. Ralph Howard and Mr. Allen Mitchell.

Private interment will be in Wilson Cemetery.

A very special thank you to Marjorie's niece, Mary Jane Clay and to Sue Welch and to all of Marjorie's family, friends and neighbors for all of their loving care.

Memorials may be made to Children's Bible Ministries, P.O. Box 188, Watauga, Tennessee 37694.

Notes:

Stella Rhea Smiley, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home at Governor’s Bend in Erwin, TN.

She was born in Johnson County, TN on November 23, 1932 to the late James Calvin and Arrie Swift Church. In addition to her parents, Stella was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Smiley; twin sister, Nella Faye; other sisters, Marjorie Church, Anna Pearl Miller, June Hedger; brothers, David Church and Claude Church.

Stella’s main goal in life was to take as many souls to heaven with her as she could. Along with being a servant to God, she loved to travel. During her many travels, she had the opportunity to visit the Holy Lands twice. Also, in her endeavor to spread the gospel she loved to teach Sunday school, which she did for 26 years, sing in the choir, and play the hand bells. As her memory began to fail her, she had a hard time remembering names so she began to call all women Miss America to make them feel good.

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Stella was an auxiliary member of the American Legion and VFW. She was also a devoted member of First Baptist Church and served as chaplain of the local branch of Gideons International Auxiliary. She always carried extra copies of the Gideon’s New Testament to enable herself to witness to others.

Those left to cherish her memories include her sisters, Lois Long and Della Mae Magnus; special friends, Buster and Peggy Brown, Sherry Orcutt, Ruth Brown; special niece, Mary Jane Clay, and her beloved dog, Dixie.

Stella and her two sisters were some of the first campers of CBM Ministries in Tennessee. Stella graduated from Southern Bible College and continued to be instrumental in the continuation of CBM ministries.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at First Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell officiating. A graveside service and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Danny Cullop, Eric Cullop, Joseph Tipton, and Buster Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be the nurses of Caris Hospice, Zanya, Barbara, Jessica, Rachel, and Carol.

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Buried:
She was the daughter of the late William Jennings Bryant “Bill” and Opal Vestal Oliver Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband and father of her children, William Howard Peters; a son-in-law, Francis “Chip” Purdy; a nephew, David Barton Smith and a brother-in-law, Hayes Eller.
Geraldine was a former employee of Reed’s Style Shop and Tate’s Store.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton.

Notes:

Buried:
On the morning of February 7th, 2022, Christine began her new life in Christ, more alive than she has ever been! Christine was born on May 14, 1923, to the late William “Bill” Jennings Bryant and Opal Vestal Oliver Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnson Hayes Eller; sister, Geraldine Smith Peters; brother, Robert Harvey Smith and wife, Joan Smith; nephews, David Barton Smith, and nephew-in-law, Francis Fremont “Chip” Purdy. Those left to cherish her memory include her nieces, Sharon Suzette Purdy, of Arlington, TX, Teresa Anne Peters Broome and husband, Rick, of Elizabethton, TN, Stacie Smith Crim and husband, Bill, Jackson, MS; Joanne Blair and husband, Fred, Sandra Kay Eller, Barbara King, Michael Heaton and wife, Beth, Pat Edwards and husband, Gary, Pam Jameson and husband, Charles, and Jane Bumgarner and husband, Chris, nephew, Brent Smith and wife, Laura of Oxford, MS, David Ellis and wife, Kathy; two great nephews, Sean Purdy and wife, Jill of Cumming, GA, Sterling Purdy and wife, Donna, of Marietta, GA. Several other great nieces and nephews also survive. Christine also leaves behind many adoring friends, including her neighbors on Pine Hill Road, the First Baptist Church family, including the Kitchen Ladies of FBC, and a special little girl, Abigail, who loved Aunt Chris and called her the “Brownie Lady.”
Growing up in Elizabethton, Christine and her siblings, Geraldine, and Bob (Harvey) lost their father when they were very young. Because of this great loss, they developed a lifelong bond, one that never diminished but only grew stronger year after year. They cared and looked after one another well into their 90’s. Christine was the last of the siblings to leave and enter God’s rest.
In 1941, Christine graduated from Elizabethton High School. Shortly after graduation, she began work at North American Rayon Corporation. Never would she have imagined that she would work in the Shipping office for the next 55 years! Christine always enjoyed her work and the friendships she made throughout her career, maintaining those relationships until her death.
In 1942, Christine married the love of her life, a handsome and loving young man from Heaton, NC, Hayes Eller. Not having children of their own, the thing that brought them the most joy was spending time and doting on their nieces and nephews. Throughout the years, they showered them with unconditional love, support, guidance, and many expressions of love and gifts. They also enjoyed square dancing and made lifelong friends with members of their dance club. They traveled throughout Northeast TN and Western NC to a new dance venue each week.
Christine and Hayes loved Daytona Beach and enjoyed many vacations by the shore along with her brother, Bob, and his family. And as was customary, they always took their nieces, Sharon, and Teresa Anne with them so they could be with their cousins, Brent, Bart and Stacie.
Always family oriented, Christine was very close to her mother, Opal, and cared for her until her death in 1992. In addition, she also helped care for her sister, Geraldine, along with her nieces to ensure that their mother was loved and cared for every day.
Christine had a servant’s heart and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Elizabethton. From childhood to her final days, she was an active member. One of her favorite and highest honors was to serve as the Welcome Center Greeter on Sunday mornings. She did this for many years and always welcomed members/visitors with a warm and genuine smile. Everyone who met and knew her loved her!! Christine also served in the kitchen as one of the FBC Kitchen Ladies. For many years up to the present, she worked along her fellow church friends to serve many meals to her church family during our fellowships, celebrations, and weekly dinners.
Christine was a loyal UT and Atlanta Braves fan. She rarely missed watching these teams play on television. In earlier years, Christine enjoyed going to the UT games in Knoxville, a tradition that carried on for many years. She was definitely a passionate VOLS fan, all the way! And then there was shopping! Christine enjoyed shopping tremendously, but she usually bought something for someone other than herself. She was a beautiful, loving, charming and generous giver, especially to her family. “Aunt Chris,” as she was affectionately known, was also famous for her sweet pickles and deviled eggs. Everyone loved her deviled eggs, they were always high in demand, the secret was the pickles she made herself!
Christine Smith Eller had a wonderful life because she lived life with joy! Giving to others of her time, money, and love, her life exemplified the life of a Godly woman. She loved the Lord, her family, and her First Baptist Church family. She was a role model for all of us. Christine has received her award and she is now dancing with Jesus. What a legacy, what a life! “In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” Abraham Lincoln
A Celebration of Life Service for Christine Smith Eller will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at First Baptist Church, Elizabethton with Reverend Todd Hallman officiating. Music will be under the direction of First Baptist Church, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends between the hours of 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM prior to the service on Saturday.
The graveside service and committal will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Johnson City, TN. Pallbearers will be Sean Purdy, Will Purdy, Christopher Purdy, Sterling Purdy, Hayes Purdy, Kole Purdy, Ray Campbell and David Ellis.

Christine married Johnson Hayes Eller about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Johnson (son of Charles Clarence Eller and Rose Ellen Miller) was born on 17 May 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Jan 1978 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Robert Harvey Smith joined his Lord and Savior on May 14, 2020 while surrounded by family in the home of his daughter, Stacie Smith Crim. Originally from Elizabethton, Tennessee, Bob, also lovingly known as “Bob Bob” to his grandchildren, will be remembered for his steadfast faith in Christ, his love for people, his wit and wisdom, and his service to our country during World War II. To know him was to understand why his was called the Greatest Generation.
After the war, Mr. Smith spent most of his life in Greenwood, Miss., where he moved in 1954 with his bride, Rachel Joan McGee and their infant son, Brent. The two had met in Memphis, Tenn., not long after Bob began working for McKesson Robbins Drug Company. During his forty-five-year tenure, Mr. Smith was a standout salesman. He was only the third person to represent McKesson in the Mississippi Delta since the company established the territory in 1879. Despite his young age, he formed such a strong customer base that he would go on to be named the nation’s number one wholesale salesman twice in his career. His success is a reflection of the profound relationships he cultivated with all. Of course, if you asked Mr. Smith, he gave all the credit to his devoted wife Joan and to “the finest group of customers in the world”. He was beloved not only by his coworkers, but also by the many grateful store owners for whom he would go to the ends of the earth.
After his retirement in 1990, rather than adopting the comfortable life of a retiree, he devoted his energy to First United Methodist Church where he was a member since 1954. He served in many capacities, including as chairman of the administrative board for ten years and as finance chairman for fourteen. He likewise enjoyed helping his son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Laura Smith, at their own pharmacy in Oxford, Miss. Chaney’s Pharmacy benefitted from both Bob’s wisdom and ebullient spirit, as did we all.
Mr. Smith was born in 1925 to William and Opal Smith in Elizabethton, Tenn. He joyfully celebrated his ninety-fifth birthday surrounded by his children on May 2. He was a member of the 1938 Elizabethton High School football team, who went on to win the school’s only state championship and to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. At the young age of eighteen, he departed East Tennessee after being drafted to aid in America’s fight in the Second World War. As part of the 42nd Infantry Division—known as the “Rainbow Division”—of the 232nd Infantry Regiment, Company K, he rose to the rank of technical sergeant. The Rainbow Division landed in Marseille, France in December of 1944 and served six months as part of a task force under General George Patton. Afterward they marched into Germany, where Sergeant Smith earned the Bronze Star for his action in the Battle of Wurzburg. He continued on with the Rainbow Division to liberate Dachau, the first concentration camp established by the Third Reich.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-five years, Joan McGee Smith; his son David Barton Smith; his parents; and his sister Geraldine Smith Peters.
He is survived by his son Robert Brent Smith and his wife Laura of Oxford, Miss.; his daughter Stacie Smith Crim and her husband Bill of Jackson, Miss.; his five grandchildren David Barton Smith II and his wife Leslie of Oxford, Miss., Aynslee Alexander Smith of Oxford, Miss., William Lee Crim III and his wife Kelly of Hattiesburg, Miss., Dr. Rachel Barton Crim of Charlottesville, Va., and Robert Balie Crim of Oxford, Miss.; his great-grandson Barton Brent Smith of Oxford, Miss.; his sister Christine Eller Smith of Elizabethton, Tenn.; his brother-in-law Dale Gassaway McGee and his wife Jan of Memphis, Tenn.; his two nieces Teresa Peters Broome and her husband Rick of Elizabethton, Tenn.; and Sharon Peters Purdy of Arlington, Texas; his nephews Lyle Vinson McGee of Monroe, La.; and Michael Wade McGee of Atlanta, Ga.; and several great nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 19, at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park in Memphis, Tenn.

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Rev. I. Blaine Eggers, age 79, died Friday, Dec. 20, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of the Creston, N.C., area and was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Dean Eggers of Marion.
He had served as a Baptist pastor for the past 58 years at 17 different churches, including Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church, and had most recently pastored at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Widener's Valley for 40 years and Denton's Valley Baptist Church in Abingdon for 41 years.
He is survived by his wife, Vada Eggers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bert and Brenda Snodgrass and Dennis and Lavone Widener, both of Damascus; three grandsons, Scottie Widener, Travis Dyson and Brent Dyson; one great-grandson, Tyler Widener; one granddaughter-in-law, Robin Widener; two sisters, Lois Lewis of Creston, N.C., and Mary Grace South of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; a special niece, Louise Hurd and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, in the Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Wilson, Rev. Bob Steele, Rev. Roger Boyer, Rev. Tim Stevens and Mr. Herman Widener officiating. Interment followed in the Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus.

Ivan married Nevada P. "Vada" Potter about 1938. Nevada (daughter of James Garfield Potter and Nancy Jane Roark) was born on 24 Sep 1914 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Jan 2000 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Laura Alice Arnold, 99, of Mountain City, Tenn., passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Waters of Roan Highlands. Laura was born in Johnson County, Tenn., on August 14, 1922 to the late James Wiley Swift and Venia Crete Harper Swift. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gatha Allen Arnold; sister, Ruby Norris; brother, Earl Swift and wife Dean; and her brother-in-law, Otis Henson.
Laura loved her family and friends. She enjoyed get togethers and time spent with her family. Laura loved to raise flowers, work in her garden and mow her own yard. She was a very independent woman who worked hard all her life.
Laura was a member of Mountain City Church of Christ.
Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Robert Paul Arnold and wife Wanda of Mountain City, Tenn.; sister, Wileyette Henson of Mountain City, Tenn.; brother, Dearl Swift and wife Nannie Kate of Mountain City, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 8, from 1 until 2 p.m. at Mountain City Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Ministers Chuck Stewart and Buddy Morefield officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow the funeral in the Wilson Cemetery.

Laura married Gatha Arnold on 17 Dec 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Gatha (son of James B. Arnold and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Swift) was born on 7 May 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Doran Hadley Swift Sr., age 89, passed away on October 19, 2021 at his home. Doran was born on June 22, 1932 to the late Lola Swift Holloway in Johnson County. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, David Hamilton Swift and Alice Arnold Swift; his son, Doran Swift “Doc”; grandson, Dokken Swift and brother, John Holloway.

Doran was born on June 22, 1932 in Johnson County, Tennessee and attended Dewey School and graduated from Johnson County High School in 1951. After graduating from high school, Doran enlisted into the United States Airforce. He completed his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas then attended A&M College in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, studying to be a Vehicle Motorized Equipment Electrician. He spent the remainder of his service working on electrical systems at the Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City Florida. During this time, he married Emogene Combs on December 10, 1953 in Mountain City, Tennessee. He was honorably discharged in 1955, but continued to serve in the Reserves for 4 years.

Doran returned to Johnson County in 1955 to care for his grandmother and grandfather who raised him. During this time he worked for Summers & Taylor Construction Company. After obtaining his electrician license from Washington County Technical School, he worked as an electrician and an analyst planner for Burlington Industries for twenty years. Doran also served as a volunteer for the Johnson County Rescue Squad for fifteen years and was a member of the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce for many years.

Doran learned to work on the farm at an early age and loved riding and working with horses. Doran was instrumental in starting the Johnson County Trail Riders Club and was a charter member. He volunteered for several years working with kids in the 4-H Horse club and 4-H Horse Show. He also worked with others to sponsor trail rides, wagon trains and help coordinate their participation in local parades and events. His love for horses took him to many ranches over the years, some including the Marriott Corporation Ranch in Front Royal, Virginia where he was the manager of their trail riding division and the Virginia Beef Company where he worked to ride and round up cattle for shipments. Later He worked with roundups at the Haythorne Land & Cattle Company in Ogallala, Nebraska. Doran continued his love for farming throughout his life. There weren’t many days when you wouldn’t see him out working on his tractor or out around his own farm tending to animals, fixing fences or working in his garden.

Doran was a member of the Mountain City Presbyterian Church. He was an Elder of the Church and served as the Chairman of the Board of Deacons for several years. He enjoyed attending church and spending time with the members of his church. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially loved seeing his grandkids and great grands. His biggest joy was sharing his love of horses by taking them for rides on his horses, ponies, and pony carts. Later on, it was on his tractor, wagon hooked to the lawnmower and even his scooter around the farm. Doran also enjoyed watching RFD-TV and napping in his recliner.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of nearly 68 years, Emogene Swift; daughter, Pam Hacker; sisters, Virginia Manuel, Anni Skewes (Mike), Mae Matheson, Faye Phillipppi, June Thomas (Coleman Brown); grandchildren, Sarah Swift Jennings (Mark), Abigail Hacker, and Jesse Hacker; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Taylor, Zoey, Mckenzie, and Lucas; several nieces, nephews, special friends and caregiver, Nancy Holman.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastors Jim Swoager and Daryl Cox officiating. Special music will be provided by Randy Dandurand. The graveside service and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park with military honors accorded by Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Jason Bryan, Wayne Ward, Hubert Glenn, Mark Jennings, Eric Cullop, and Joe Winebarger. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Swift, Paul Roach II, Howard Moon, Duran Tookmanian, Rhudy Lucas, BC Stout, Lawrence Keeble, Bill Webb, Landon Webb, and Randy Dandurand.

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Leita Faye Phillippi, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born on May 16, 1950, the second of a set of twins (Neita Mae) to Roy M. Holloway and Lola (Toad) Swift Holloway.

Faye was married to her childhood sweetheart, Harold Phillippi for 51 years before he was deceased on October 12, 2018.

She was also predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Doran Swift and John Holloway, and her in-laws, Edwin G. “Tuck” and Virginia Phillippi.

Faye was a faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church where she was a member of the Good News Sunday School class.

She is survived by two daughters, Lisa Clawson (special friend Roy Bennett) and Jaycee Clawson: two grandsons, Ethan and Josh Clawson. Also surviving are four sisters, Jenny Johnson Manuel, Ann Skewes (Mike), Mae Matheson and June Thomas, in addition to a brother-in-law, Roby Phillippi and two sisters-in-law, Carol Phillippi and Emogene Swift. Faye also had several nieces and nephews and many, many special friends.

Funeral services for Faye will be conducted at 2 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in the Charles B. Hux Chapel of Hux Lipford Funeral Home with Dr. Gale Hartley officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 pm prior the service. The graveside service will follow at the Brookshire Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Josh Clawson, Doug Thomas, Jason Bryan, Mike Skewes, Bob Mullins, Jeff Phillippi and Roy Bennett.

Honorary pallbearers are Jay Stout, Frank Stout, Burl Johnson, John Davis, Brad Thomas, Ethan Clawson and Bethany Baptist Church Good News Sunday School class.

Leita married Harold Edwin Phillippi about 1967 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Harold (son of Edwin Gail "Tuck" Phillippi and Living) was born on 29 Jun 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Oct 2018 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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Timothy Eugene “Peanut” Swift, age 72, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1950, to the late Bonnie Ethel Swift.

Peanut loved riding horses and gardening. He also enjoyed mowing and would do anything to help anyone out. Peanut worked on the farm for many years and worked at Tri-State Growers for about 12 years. He also worked at Leco and Burlington for a short while. He loved most working on the farm and worked for Glen and Wayne Ward and also Tommy Jack Shoun.

Those left to cherish his memories include his sister, Margaret Tugman, and husband Bill; nieces, Tracey Safford (Billy), and Whitney Estep (Josh); nephew, Bo Fritts (Angie); great nieces, Daryl-Hannah Vines Addison, and Harper Estep; great-nephews, Hunter Vines (Morgan), Mason Estep, Jacob Harrington, Brady Fritts; several cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 with Pastor John Hammett and Danny Cullop officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow the funeral from the Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh Estep, Billy Safford, Bo Fritts, and Brady Fritts. Honorary pallbearers are John Bishop, Jim Davis, Dearl Swift, Tommy Jack Shoun, Wayne Ward, and all the employees of Tri-State Growers Co-op.

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Mary J. Swift, age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

She was born on April 30, 1943, in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Ray W. Ward and Nora Lee (Cress) Ward. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Theodore 'Ted' Shores.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 48 years, Jack Swift; sister, Nancy Carol Shores; special friend of many years, Margaret Cress; niece, Debbie Flanders and husband John of Sherman, TX; nephew, Greg Swift and wife Sheila of Powell, TN; cousins, Roy, David and Richard Snyder, Hal and Wayne Ward, Bob Miller, Margaret Myers and Albert Cress, and many more special friends and neighbors.

Mary was a member of First Christian Church and of the Joy Sunday School Class. She was past President of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #61 and past Secretary of the Johnson County Historical Society. In her spare time, Mary loved to go shopping.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Minister Dwayne Dickson officiating. Music will be provided by Janice Ashley, pianist and Nancy Davis, soloist. Private family graveside and entombment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers are Bill Ward, Mark Ward, Wayne Ward, Richard 'Dick' Snyder, Joe Ray and Bo Henson. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Snyder, Scott Pyler, Bob Miller, David Snyder and David Timbs.

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Margaret was born on August 30, 1939, in Butler, TN. She was a 1957 Graduate of Johnson County High School and attended both The University of Kentucky and East Tennessee State University. Margaret moved to Bristol in 1958 when she began working at Raytheon. During her nine years at Raytheon, she met Samuel Myers and they were married on July 1, 1967. Margaret became a homemaker and mother who loved taking care of her family.

She was an active and dedicated member of First Baptist Church Bristol Virginia where she served as Church Hostess for 10 years. During which time she orchestrated countless Wednesday Night Meals, wedding receptions and other social events at the church. Margaret was well known for her volunteer spirit and endless hours working with various groups at her church, school PTA, South Holston Little League Concessions, Sullivan East High School Band Concessions, and Sullivan County 4-H.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Samuel Miller Myers, parents Dayton and Minnie Belle (Ward) Snyder, brother James S. Snyder and sister in-law Dixie Snyder. She is survived by her daughter, Jama and husband Phillip Richardson; son, Daniel and wife Debbie Myers; stepdaughter, Linda and husband John R. Williams and her grandchildren, Sam, Max and Van Richardson, Jessica, Joshua and Jocelyn Myers, Alvin and wife Lisa Williams, Mary Ruth and husband David Brown and Michelle and husband Jason Reynolds; great-grandsons; Hayden Williams, Paul Brown and Noah Reynolds; her brothers, Roy Snyder, David and wife Ladonna Snyder and Richard Snyder; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Courtyards Senior Living Knoxville, Truewood by Merrill Powell, and Avalon Hospice for their loving care of our mother.

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MOUNTAIN CITY — James Stuart Snyder, age 71, of 120 Robe Shull Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his residence.

He was a native of Johnson County and was born March 20, 1941 to the late Dayton S. Snyder and Minnie Belle Ward Snyder.

Jim was a quiet man and had a gentle spirit. He loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He loved the simple life and also loved traveling to the Amish Country because he felt he had a lot in common with them.

Jim Graduated from Johnson County High School and spend three years in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a dairy farmer for 36 years and a carrier for Johnson City Press for 5 years. He was of the Baptist faith and loved his Lord Jesus Christ. When able he attended Vaughts Gap Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years Lois Phipps Snyder; sister: Margaret Snyder Myers; brothers: David Snyder and wife Ladonna; Roy Snyder and wife Dixie; Richard "Dick" Snyder and wife Lona Jean; daughter: Angelina Marie Snyder and husband Nevin; step children: Jody Putnam, Tammy McCloud, Pamela Brown and husband Jeff; grandchildren: Liddy Drey Arnold, Madelyn Grace Arnold, Johnathan Tanner Putnam, Shainna Rhea Putnam, Allyson Paige McCloud, Griffin Lynn Brown, Carson Ray Brown; his children whom he called his adopted children: Wild Willie Phipps, Melinda (Moe) Sutherland Hasket, Bobbie Joe Crawford, Holly Grayson Brown, Billy and Mark Ward. Several nieces, nephews, many special friends, and his special horse Andy also survive.

Funeral services for James Stuart Snyder will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Swift and Rev. Chuck Morefield officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service with military honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2012 from Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Willie Phipps, Billy Ward, Mark Ward, Jeff Brown, Griffin Brown, Nevin Snyder, J.L. Hamby, Dan Myers, Brent Snyder, Eric Snyder and Travis Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Stanley, Bill Adams, Sam Cress, Eric Trivette, Ken Phipps, Bill Brookshire, Mike Wills, Paul Dunn, Kelly Wilson, Joe Guinn, Bill Tugman, Bob Garland, Pat Conville, Jim McCulloch, Pug Tester and Stacy Whitaker.

Friends may call at the residence, 120 Robe Shull Road, Mountain City, TN at any time.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Shirley A Wood on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 27, 1937, in Elizabethton, TN, to the late Lloyd Parker and Vergie Morefield Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred S. Wood. She was also preceded by two brothers, Dallas Parker and Lloyd Parker Jr. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She loved cooking, gardening, spending time with her family, and playing Canasta. She was a 1955 graduate of Johnson County High School.

Survivors include two daughters, Karen Snyder (Larry) of Glen Allen, VA, and Lisa Haynes (Doug) of Mountain City. Two sons, Kenneth Wood (Marie) of Hudson, NC, and Dwayne Wood (Rachel) of Lenoir, NC. Grandchildren: Stephanie Snyder of Washington DC, Mychael Cress of Boones Creek, TN, Mary Downing (Greg) of Kernersville, NC, Wayne Trexler (Ashley) of Hickory, NC, Matthew Wood (Kayleigh) of Granite Falls, NC, Mary Wood, and Becky Wood both of Lenoir, NC, Two sisters: Mary Shupe of Mountain City, TN and Barbara Sexton of Mountain City, TN, One brother: Charles Parker of Sulfer Springs, TN. Several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive, along with a special friend Nancy Wills of Mountain City, TN.

Funeral services for Shirley A. Wood will be conducted on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 6 pm at Bethany Baptist Church, with Dr. Gale Hartley to officiate.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 6 pm prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11 am in Sunset Memorial Park

Pallbearers are Carroll Parker, Tim Parker, Marty Parker, Joe Parker, Jess Parker, Wayne Parker, Terry Parker, Victor Ward, and Matthew Wood.

Shirley married Alfred Smith Wood about 1952. Alfred (son of John Francis Wood and Mary Allie Farthing) was born on 16 Aug 1927 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Mar 2018 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lloyd Monroe Parker, age 84, of Marion, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born on November 12, 1932 to the late Monroe and Virgie Morefield Parker.
In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Ann Younce Parker and a daughter, Tracy Ann Parker.

Lloyd was a faithful Dad, Papaw and Great Papaw Parker. He was his family's biggest fan, always there at sporting events cheering them on. He had a special love for all of his family and was always telling people he was where he loved to be - with all of his family.

Lloyd worked various jobs throughout his lifetime including the old Burlington plant. When he wasn't working his 'regular' job, Lloyd enjoyed working on lawn mowers.

He had a special companion whom he loved very much, Lucky the cat, who was always by his side until his death last year.
He was a member of Roan Creek Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his son and daughter--in-law, Timothy and Shirley Parker; sisters: Shirley Wood and husband Alfred, Mary Shupe and husband Benny and Barbara Sexton; brothers: Dallas Parker and wife Phyllis and Charles Parker; grandchildren: Karissa Thornburg and husband Preston, Daniel Parker and fiancé Meghan Thomas, Troy Parker and fiancé Amber Ward; great grandchildren: Liam Thornburg, Mila Thornburg, Elaina Parker and Connor Ward; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends.

The family will receive friends from 2-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor David Hankal and Pastor Mike McNutt officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Parker, Troy Parker, Carroll Parker, Terry Parker, Brian Shupe and Kenneth Wood. Honorary pallbearers are Dwayne Wood, David Shupe, Roy Hodge, David Bunting and David Manuel.

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Dallas Glenn Parker, age 78, of 496 Taft Eggers Lane, passed away, Friday, April 19, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness. Dallas was born December 1, 1940, in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Loyd Parker and Vergie Morefield Parker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Loyd Parker, Jr., bother-in-law Alfred Wood and sister-in-law Charlotte Parker.

Dallas was a member of the Mountain City Church of Christ, a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching his grandchildren play sports. Dallas was a retired electrician and member of IBEW #934.

Those left to cherish Dallas' memory are his wife of 53 year, Phyllis Eggers Parker; sons, Carroll Parker and wife, Sherry and Terry Parker and wife Kelly all of Mountain City; sisters Shirley Wood, Barbara Sexton, and Mary Shupe and husband Benny, all of Mountain City; brother Charles Parker of Mountain City; grandchildren Valerie Parker, Tyler Parker, Nora Parker, Barrett Parker, Josi Roark, and Dalton Roark; great-grandchild Braydon Greenwell; several nieces and nephews; his church family; IBEW brothers of Local #934.

Funeral services for Dallas G. Parker will be conducted on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 7 pm in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm -7 pm prior to the service. Chuck Stewart and Dean Gouge will officiate the service. Graveside service, with military honors, will be conducted on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 11 am, with Honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard, from Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City, TN.

Pallbearers will be Brian Shupe, Tim Parker, Kenny Wood, Robbie Brown, Jeff Brown, and Darren Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Rogers and all the nurses at the VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Staff of Amedisys Home Health Care, and the men of Mountain City Church of Christ.

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, November 20, 1950
DAVID ARNOLD
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Hill Chapel for little six-year-old David Arnold of Route 1, Mountain City, who died at General Hospital after being admitted on November 14 with a definite diagnosis of polio.
The little boy was rushed from Johnson City, led by special highway patrol all the way to Knoxville by the Johnson City Emergency and Life Saving Squad. He died a short time after admission.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Arnold; two sisters, Sophia Elizabethton and Viola Gray; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Arnold; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Turnmire.

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Mary Nell Fritts, 66, of Mountain City, Tenn.,, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 17, 1951 to the late Spencer Carl Arnold and Gay Viola Turnmire Arnold. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Gray Taylor, and a brother, David Arnold.
Mary was kind-hearted, loving and caring to everyone around her. She loved everyone and through her love and kindness, made many, many special friends. Many people knew Mary from her work at the Dollar General Store, where she met each customer with a warm smile. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary enjoyed traveling and visiting places. She especially loved going to the beach and yard sales. She loved living in the mountains and really enjoyed the winter snow, Christmas time and Santa Claus. She was a member of Beta Theta.
Mary was a member of Dyson Grove Baptist Church. She loved her church, church family and enjoyed hearing the church choir sing.
Those left to cherish her memories include her loving husband of 48 years, Earl M. Fritts; daughters, Sherry Fritts, Melissa Fritts and Tammy Laws and husband Daniel Laws; sister, Sophia Rich; grandchildren, Elizabeth Fritts and Andrea Couch; great-grandchildren, Kyle Gattis, Connor Gattis and Arabella Couch; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 12, at Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will follow with Pastor Leonard Fletcher and Associate Pastor Cameron Dula officiating. Special music will be provided by the Dyson Grove Baptist Church Choir. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 13, at the Phillippi Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Henry Church, age 70, of Fletcher, NC passed away, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Charles George VA Medical Center of Ashville, NC. He was born September 23, 1946 to the late David Allen Church and Lois Shoun Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by grandparents: Grady and Trula Shoun and Jim and Arrie Church and three brothers: Robert, David Jr. and Dennis Church. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He was a Navy Veteran and served in Vietnam and was discharged in 1970.He also loved fishing.

He is survived by daughter, Michele and husband George Bassett of Buellton, California, son, John David and wife Sunday Church of Laguna Hills, California; grandchildren: George III and Sam Bassett of Buellton, CA; Special aunt and uncle, Lois and H. Long, of Mountain City, TN; aunts: Stella Smiley of Erwin, TN, Della Mae Magnus of Regina Sask, Canada; Very Special Cousin, Mary Jane Clay, Erwin TN and nephew, Chris Church, of Nashville TN.

Funeral Service will be conducted Saturday November 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Eastside Memory Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Gale Hartley officiating. Military honors will be accorded by Johnson County Honor Guard. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Honaray Pallbearers will be: Paul Arnold, H. Long, Tim Mikulik and the staff of Becky's Rest Home and Charles George VA Medical Center.

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David Allen Church, Jr. "Jerry", age 53, of Pedro Shoun Road, Mountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Banner Elk, NC, but lived most of his life in Johnson County. He was born October 21, 1950 to David Allen Church, Sr. of Mountain City and the late Lois Shoun Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother Dennis Chuch. Jerry was a graduate of Johnson County High School and worked as a correctional officer at the North East Correctional Center. Jerry was also a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the U. S. Marines and attended Bethany Baptist Church. He loved collecting pipes, collecting coins and going metal detecting. Surviving are his father, David Allen Church, Sr. of Mountain City; two brothers: Bob Church and wife Helen of Nashville, TN and John Church of Dallas, TX; two nephews: David and Chris and a niece, Michelle. Funeral services for Jerry will be held at 1 p. m. Monday from Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Henson will officiate. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery following the services. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p. m. Sunday from the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home of his father, at 1710 Swift Hollow Road, Mountain City. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Hospital.

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Wesley Eric Snyder, age 44, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday morning, October 15, 2021 at his home. Eric was born on March 30, 1977 in Johnson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dayton and Minnie Bell Snyder and Edell Arnold, aunt, Margaret Myers, uncle, Jim Snyder.

Eric loved the outdoors, farming, fishing and hunting. He was an avid UT Vols fan. Eric was a loving person and cared about others. Eric was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish Eric’s memories include his father, Dick Snyder, mother, Barbara Barnhill and husband Michael, daughter, Marley Bell Rhymer, son, Payton James Snyder, brother, Brent Snyder, step brother, Chad Williams, step sisters, Jennifer Harry and Anna McGlamery, grandfather, William Herb Arnold, special aunt, Delores Johnson Phillips, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor, Rick Thomason officiating. Pallbearers will be Dan Myers, Dalton Snyder, Zachery Reece, Travis Williams, Mike Farmer, T.J. Walters, Travis Ward, Adam Sauer and Austin Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers are Dave Snyder, Lloyd Snyder, Brian Mink, Brandon Mink, Jason Baker and Jay Klein. Graveside service and burial will follow from the Bakers Gap Cemetery.