Robert Osborne

Robert married Lydia Cornett about 1810. Lydia was born about 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Delilah Dialphia Price on 11 Feb 1829 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Delilah (daughter of William Price and Kezia Roark) was born on 19 Aug 1810 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Nov 1881 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phillip married Elizabeth Catharine Cress on 14 Feb 1869 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel E. Cress and Urania "Uree" Williams) was born on 1 Feb 1843 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 10 Nov 1907 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Phillip Osborne Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Ann Arrendell on 16 Jan 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ann (daughter of Jarret Arnold\ Arrendell and Laodicea "Dicy" Reece) was born about 1833 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Alexander Greer on 20 Mar 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of Alexander Greer and Lydia Curd) was born on 29 May 1837 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Jun 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Lucretia Jane Hopson on 5 Sep 1857 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, . Lucretia (daughter of George C. Hopson and Adelia Stanley) was born on 24 Feb 1840 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, ; died after 1910 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Landon Carter Snyder on 23 Jun 1861 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Landon (son of Adam Snyder and Elizabeth Wilson) was born about 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Feb 1920 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Vesta Farmer on 7 Jul 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Vesta (daughter of Thomas J. Farmer and Nancy (Farmer)) was born on 2 Feb 1882 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Feb 1940 in Rhea County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Spring City Cemetery, , Rhea County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Sarah Elizabeth May on 13 Oct 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 6 Jan 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married Charles Ruffin Potter on 5 Dec 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of James O. J. Potter and Susannah Main) was born on 24 Jul 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 Johnson County, TN
District 3
David GreerOct 1861 38TN NC NC
SusanaMay 1861 39TN TN NC
William A.Nov 1883 16TN TN TN
John O. J. Sep 1884 15TN TN TN
Charles R. Mar 1887 13TN TN TN
James R. Nov 1889 10TN TN TN
Colorado Feb 1892 8TN TN TN
WilbernMar 1894 6TN TN TN
Enoch W. Mar 1899 1TN TN TN


1910 Johnson County, TN
District 3
Household 178
David Greer54TN TN NC
Susannah 47TN TN TN
Colorado 17TN TN TN
Wilbern15TN TN TN
Enoch W. 11TN TN TN
Thomas P. 7TN TN TN


1920 Johnson County, TN
District 3
Household 135
David Greer58TN TN NC
Susannah 58TN TN TN
Enoch W. 19TN TN TN
Thomas P.15TN TN TN


Potter Cemetery
Greer, David
1860-1939
Gone but not forgotten
footstone
[David Greer s/o Alexander Greer & Nannie Osborne
Married Susan Potter 25 Feb 1881 JCT by James Powell, J. P.]
#David Greer, h/o Sarah Greer
20 Oct 1861-24 Apr 1939
s/o Alex Greer (NC) & Nannie Osborne (NC)
c.o.d. Chronic Myocarditis, broncho pneumonia
Informant J. R. Williams (Shouns)
Potter Cemetery
1939 # 8124

David married Susannah Potter on 25 Feb 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susannah (daughter of James O. J. Potter and Susannah Main) was born on 7 May 1861 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 28 Feb 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Delila married Lewis Harrison Main on 13 Mar 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lewis (son of John W. Main and Temperance (Main)) was born on 29 Nov 1859 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Jan 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abigail married Amos Lillard Sluder on 31 Dec 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Amos (son of Harrison Sluder and Caroline Tucker) was born on 19 Apr 1878 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 16 Jun 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Victoria (Greer) about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Victoria was born about 1874 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Oma lila Deana Mahala about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Oma (daughter of Jesse Mahala and Susan Price) was born on 3 Oct 1878 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Sep 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Dianah married Jeremiah McKinney about 1882. Jeremiah (son of William McKinney and Elizabeth Jane Hughes) was born on 1 Apr 1860; died on 7 Apr 1945; was buried in Knight Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married Emanice Hughes on 11 Feb 1927 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Emanice was born on 9 Feb 1879 in , Jackson County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Clarie E. (Snyder) about 1881 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Clarie was born in Jul 1859 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hiram married Cora Lee (Snyder) about 1888 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Cora was born in Jun 1872 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte married Daniel Snyder about 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Jessee J. Snyder and Elizabeth Stout) was born on 9 Feb 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Feb 1949 in Washington County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Mae (Osborne) about 1932 in Rhea County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 28 Jan 1912; died on 8 Jan 1987 in Rhea County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Spring City Cemetery, , Rhea County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zella married John Edward Bradshaw on 8 Mar 1931 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. John (son of William F. Bradshaw and Maggie DeLoach) was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Hazel H. (Osborne) about 1938 in Rhea County, , , Tennessee. Hazel was born on 14 Mar 1917; died on 11 Jul 2011 in Rhea County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Spring City Cemetery, , Rhea County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Hillman Lawrence Roark on 21 Oct 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hillman (son of Roah Emzely Roark and Lina Ethel (Roark)) was born on 24 Jun 1926 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Aug 1927 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married David Baxter Howard on 26 Nov 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of George Washington Howard, Sr. and Charity Martitia Payne) was born on 15 May 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Mar 1979 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Nancy Belle Dowell, age 87, of 504 S. Church Street, Mountain City, passed away Saturday morning in the Johnson County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Dowell was a native of Johnson County, a daughter of the late Charlie R. and Lydia Greer Potter. Mrs. Dowell was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie O. Dowell in 1963, and was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include five daughters, Hazel Dowell and Verta Greer, both of Mountain City; Opal Wood, Wilmington, Delaware; Virginia Ailes, Oxford, Pennsylvania; Eula Dowell, Avondale, Pennsylvania; three sons, Ralph Dowell, New Castle, Delaware; John Dowell, Mountain City; Harold Dowell, West Grove, Pennsylvania; one brother, Charlie Potter, Mountain City; two sisters, Mae Howard, Mountain City; Mrs. Danford Stout, Elizabethton; 31 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Gentry-Percy-Hux Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dwight Adams officiating. Interment followed in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were friends and neighbors.

Family/Spouse: Charles Oscar Dowell. Charles (son of John W. Dowell and Lydia Stewart) was born on 18 Jan 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 1962 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Verda Martin on 9 Apr 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Verda was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Colorado married James Roy Williams on 15 Dec 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Henry Williams and Susanna "Toode" Main) was born on 5 Nov 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1971 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Anne Hazel Wyatt on 14 Feb 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Anne (daughter of Calton M. Wyatt and Susan M. (Wyatt)) was born about 1899 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ira married Loy L. Harmon about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Loy (daughter of Lorenzo Dow Harmon and Rhoda C. Ward) was born on 25 Aug 1898 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 Jul 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ada Laura Watson. Ada was born on 28 Dec 1907 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Mar 1993 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dana married Opal Conwell on 31 Oct 1925 in Delaware County, , , Indiana. Opal was born on 16 May 1906 in Delaware County, , , Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bonnie married Jordan Bower Phillips on 16 May 1923 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jordan (son of James Rittenhouse Phillips and Amelia Virginia Hackney) was born on 18 Apr 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bonnie married Elbert John "E. J." Watson on 3 Oct 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Elbert W. Watson and Nettie Victoria Johnson) was born on 21 Apr 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Otis Sluder, age 97, of 540 Sluder Road, Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2005 at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton. A native of Ashe County, NC, he lived most of his life in Shady Valley. Otis was a son of the late Amos L. and Abigail Greer Sluder and was a farmer and carpenter. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Michelle Sluder and several sisters and brothers. Suviving are his wife of 69 years, Letha Sluder, five sons: Herbert Sluder and wife Betty of Winchester, VA, Alton Sluder and wife Shirley, Cline Sluder and wife Cathy, Curtis Sluder and Wife, Linda and Kenneth Sluder and wife Eula, all of Shady Valley; a sister, Edna Blevins of Shady Valley; ten grandchildren, Gavin Craig Sluder, Patricia Gayle Santiago, Patty Shoun, Tim Sluder, Jackie Sluder, David Sluder, Charlotte Berry, Leslie Hill, Kenny Sluder and Lisa Sluder. Ten great-grandchildren ande several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p. m. Wednsday, May 11, 2005 from Victory Baptist Church. Brother Eddie Porter will officiate. Music will be under the direction of Don McAllister. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2005 from the Gentry Cemetery in Shady Valley. Pallbearers will be Tim Sluder, David Sluder, Kenny Sluder, Daniel Morley, Andre Santiago and Michael Testerman. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p. m. Wednesday at the church prior to the services and at other times will be at the residence at 540 Sluder Road in Shady Valley.

Otis married Letha Opal Wright about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Letha (daughter of Allen Jesse Wright and Girdie Belle McEwen) was born on 17 Jan 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Sep 2014 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edna Mae "Granny" Sluder Blevins, 98, passed peacefully from this earthly life into eternal life in heaven on Sunday, May 27, 2007. She was affectionately known as "Granny" by all who knew and loved her. She came to Shady Valley, Tenn. in a covered wagon from Ashe County, N.C. when she was five years old. She was married under a large oak tree near Mountain City, Tenn. to Wheeler Howard Blevins. They were married 67 years until his death on December 17, 1994. Granny was saved and baptized in 1944. She joined the Shady Valley Baptist Church at that time and has been a faithful member for 63 years. She taught Sunday School for over 50 years, sang in the choir, helped with VBS, and belonged to the WMU. She traveled extensively in the US and Europe. She also visited the Holy Land where her Savior was born. She loved to talk about her travel experiences. Her saddest days were the days after she lost her husband and four grandsons. Her grandsons who preceded her in death were James Plummer, Tommy Blevins, Stephen Blevins and Jimmy Lafferty. She also lost an infant great-granddaughter, Kaleigh Tolliver. She was proud of her large family. They are Elmo Blevins, Emery and Clara Blevins, Lillard and Ethel Blevins, Pervis and Phyllis Blevins, Kenneth and Norma Blevins, Betty and Jim Plummer, Ethan and Connie Blevins, Reba and John Tillery, Judy and John Tucker, Naomi and Willie Hammons, and Joseph and Janice Blevins. She has 31 grandchildren, 39 greatgrandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She also has several nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of the Amos Lillard Sluder and Abigail Greer Sluder family. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be conducted at Shady Valley Baptist Church on May 30, 2007, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Shady Valley Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Shady Valley Fire Department, Shady Valley Baptist Church or Shady Valley Memorial Gardens, all in Shady Valley, Tenn. 37688.

Edna married Wheeler Howard Blevins on 15 Jan 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wheeler (son of George Ray Blevins and Martha Elizabeth Cress) was born on 18 Mar 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Dec 1994 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MILLER, Dollie B., 85, Shady Valley, TN, May 25, 1997 Native of Johnson Co, daughter of late Amos Lillard and Abigail Greer Sluder. Preceded in death by husband, Garfield F. Miller, February 11, 1994 and by brother Dana Sluder. Survivors include brothers, Fred Sluder and Otis Sluder, both of Shady valley, TN and sisters, Edna Blevins of Shady Valley, TN and Faye Rosozza of Avondale, PA. Interment: Gentry Cemetery

Dollie married Garfield F. Miller on 14 Nov 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Garfield (son of George Hamilton Miller and Clarice Ellen (Miller)) was born on 15 Jan 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in AAB 1994 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Minnie Faye Martin on 30 Mar 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of John R. Martin and Lula Lennis Jones) was born on 16 Aug 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Aug 2007 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Larkin married Millie Loretta Roark about 1920 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Millie (daughter of Noah Washington Roark and Abigail Price) was born on 24 Apr 1895 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Oct 1979; was buried in Roark-Price Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Rainer Columbus Williams about 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rainer (son of William Henry Williams and Susanna "Toode" Main) was born on 27 Apr 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Feb 1976 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vaney married Cicero Floyd Mahala on 13 Oct 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cicero (son of William Riley Mahala and Elizabeth Caroline Roark) was born on 11 Nov 1894 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Jul 1969 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Billy Hill Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Lula L. Dowell on 10 Mar 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lula was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamine married Lorne V. Price on 22 Oct 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lorne was born on 28 Jan 1916; died on 31 Mar 1986 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Glenn married Ida Marie Howard about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of George Washington Howard, Jr. and Rebecca Elizabeth "Betty" "Lizzie" Snyder) was born on 1 Oct 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jun 2010 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Essie Mandy Price on 23 Dec 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Essie was born about 1910; died about 1987; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Stella Shell on 2 Jan 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stella (daughter of Daniel B. Shell and Lorraine Missouri Clark) was born on 28 Dec 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cicero Samuel Elliott. Cicero (son of William Jackson Elliott and Nancy Lewis) was born on 18 Jul 1883 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 16 Jan 1961 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Mildred Rennie Hopson on 6 Mar 1915 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Mildred (daughter of Clayton Charles Hopson and Martha Bell Dishman) was born on 30 May 1901 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Dec 1973 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married William Shell about 1918. William (son of Daniel B. Shell and Lorraine Missouri Clark) was born on 13 Apr 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fletcher married Sallie Myrtle McKinney on 17 Dec 1928 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Sallie (daughter of Jeff McKinney and Melinda C. Cook) was born on 23 Jul 1907 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 24 Feb 1966 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Georgia Freeman on 14 Sep 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Georgia was born on 24 Jan 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married George Washington Cole on 17 Aug 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Sampson Cole and Nancy Carmaletta Price) was born on 18 Dec 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Margaret Elizabeth Phillips on 2 Mar 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born on 16 Jun 1890 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Dec 1974 in Washington County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Billy Joe Bradshaw Sr., 75, of Johnson City, died Saturday, September 9, 2006, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late John Edward and Zella Jewell Osborne Bradshaw.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Barbara A. Hodge Bradshaw, March 20, 2006, and an infant brother, Jimmy Bradshaw.

Mr. Bradshaw served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in 1950-1954.

He worked as a mechanic for Rainbo Bakery for 36 plus years.

Mr. Bradshaw was an avid fisherman and hunter and also a member of the Gamecock Club.

He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Elizabethton.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Debora Pate and Jessie Dean Pate Sr. and Sharon and Bruce Hall, all of Johnson City, and Lisa and Ronald Ragan of Gray; a son, Billy Joe Bradshaw Jr. of Johnson City; a sister, Jean Carolyn Johnson of Elk Hart, Ind.; six grandchildren, Jessie Dean Pate Jr., Heather Nunley, Andy Hall, Joshua Ragan, Marsha Bradshaw and Billie Bradshaw, and a step-grandchild, Joey Culbert; five great-grandchildren, Tempia Kate Nunley, Allison Rose Nunley, Emmalee Grace Nunley, Macie Nunley and Shannon LeAnn Bradshaw; and a special niece and nephew, Martha Shatley and Johnny Crowe Jr.

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Bradshaw will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, with Rev. C.W. Snodgrass officiating and Martha Shatley delivering the eulogy. Music will be under the direction of The Dugger Family. The family will receive friends in the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service.

The committal and graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Tim Morrison, Ronnie Miller, Johnny Crowe III, Joey Culbert, Bill Skeens and Mathew Hite.

Billy married Barbara A. Hodge on 4 Sep 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barbara was born about 1932; died on 20 Mar 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Willard Coy Roark, age 72, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Watauga Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1947 to the late Hilman Roark and Ann Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Price.

Mr. Roark was a wonderful person. He was an outstanding father and was a person that people enjoyed being with. Without exception, his family always came first. He loved to play Yahtzee and working puzzles. He was dearly loved by many and will be missed.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Margaret Teague, daughters, Brenda Presnell and husband Dean, Barbie Davidson and husband Dexter, Michelle Maney and husband Jeff, a son, Tommy Lewis, a half-brother, Bruce Price, special cousins Beulah Stout and Wilma Price, several nieces and nephews, cousins, and many more special friends and neighbors.

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Gladys B. Roberts, age 86, 919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, TN passed away Tuesday morning, July 10, 2012 in Mountain City Care Center. She was a daughter of the late Dave Howard and Susie Potter Howard. Gladys was a member of Berea Baptist Church and she loved reading, cooking and especially loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Osborne.

Survivors include her husband, Archie Roberts; one daughter, Sallie Hall of Chicago, IL; six sons, Doug Osborne and wife Camilla, Delbert Osborne and wife Sheila, Charles Osborne and wife Denise, Darrell Osborne and wife Evelyn, Archie Roberts, Jr. (Mack) and wife Lisa, all of Mountain City, TN, Lynn Osborne and wife Kim of Kingsport, TN; one sister, Pauline Miller of Mountain City, TN; one brother, Edward Howard of Ashland, OH; twenty-four grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Gladys B. Roberts were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Spencer, Rev. Randy Shoun and Rev. James Pardue officiating. The family received friends from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were staff at Mountain City Care Center.

Gladys married James Lester Osborne on 4 Oct 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Presley Osborne and Katharine O. "Kate" Able) was born on 18 Feb 1923; died on 9 Oct 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
It is with great sadness that the family of Pauline D. Miller announces her passing on December 16, 2021 at the age of 94 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Pauline was born in Johnson County, TN to the late David Howard and Susie Potter Howard. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by a brother Edward Howard and a sister Gladys Roberts. She was a former employee of Leco and Levi’s manufacturing companies. Pauline enjoyed crosswords, reading and growing her roses. She was of the Baptist faith.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Norman Miller and finance Rita Brown of Mountain City, TN; one grandson Norman David Miller of Butler, TN; one great-grandson; Norman David Miller, Jr. of Butler, TN; one great-granddaughter, Tabithia A Miller of Waltersboro, SC and several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm at the Hux & Lipford Chapel.. Entombment service will follow the visitation in the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Active pallbearers will be Eddie Tester, Bit Brown, Joe Woodard, Johnny Jones, Bill Pope and Perry Stout. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug, Charles, Darrell and Lynn Osborne.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John “J.W.” William Dowell, age 92, passed away on December 17, 2022 at Mountain City Care Center. Jay was born on January 14, 1930 to the late Charles Dowell and Nancy Potter Dowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Ailes, Eula Dowell, Verta Greer, Hazel Sluder, Opal Wood, Goldie Wood, Harold Dowell, Ralph Dowell, Charles Dowell, and Hayden Dowell and his grandson, Justin Robert Dowell.

Jay retired from Lukens Steele Company and was a proud member of Local Union 1165 steel workers in Coatesville, PA after over 20 years of employment. Jay and his wife, Ethel were married in November of 1951 and built their new home in Mountain City when they were in their 70’s. He liked to crochet, collect coins and model trains, play guitar, and sang in church with his sisters and his daughter when he was younger. Jay was a member of the Pentecostal church in Vilas, NC and his faith was very important to him.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 71 years, Ethel Louise Dowell; daughter, Carolyn Steele of Lenoir, NC; sons, John Russell Dowell and wife Patti of Elkton, MD, Robert Dean Dowell and wife Rhonda of Elkton, MD, Charles Ray Dowell and wife Margaret of Mountain City; grandchildren, John Jr. (Lisa), Farrah, Tara, Tiffany, Jason (Erin), Amanda, Josh (Samantha); great grandchildren, Paige, Nolan, Gavin, Zander, Marissa, Gage, Jayde, Jackson, Daisy; great great grandchild, Bailee; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Terry Carver officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be John Dowell, Bob Dowell, Ray Dowell, Johnny Dowell, Jason Dowell, Josh Dowell, Nolan Dowell and Terry Hodge. Honorary pallbearers are the employees of Mountain City Care Center, Dr. Raina Sluder, Joy and the rest of her staff.

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Harold Ray Dowell, age 86, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home. He was born in Johnson County, TN on July 29, 1934 to the late Charles and Nancy Dowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Hazel Sluder, Opal Wood, Goldie Wood, Verta Greer, Virginia Ailes and Eula Dowell; brothers, Charles Dowell, Jr. and Ralph Dowell.
Harold retired in Wilmington, DE after 31years of service to NVF Power Co. He enjoyed sports and working puzzles. Harold was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 65 years, Jean Dowell; daughters, Yvonne DeCarlo and husband Frank, Deborah Kelley and husband Bill, Pamela Hodge and husband Terry, Sharon French and husband Glen, Sandra Hurley and husband Dan, son, David H. Dowell and wife Roxanne; brothers, J.W.(Jay) Dowell and wife Ethel; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The graveside service for Harold was held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at11:00 a.m. from Sunset Memorial Park.

Family/Spouse: Nell Jean (Dowell). Nell was born on 17 Mar 1938 in Bristol, , , Virginia; died on 26 Oct 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHADY VALLEY - Lorella Greer Tolliver, age 100, of Shady Valley, Tennessee went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was born in Shady Valley on January 28, 1922 to the late Roby and Virdia Greer. In addition to her parents Lorella was proceeded in death by her husband of 72 years, Raymond Tolliver; four sisters: Sue, Tishia, Mandelene, and infant sister Nancy; daughter and son-n-law Sharon and Joe Copley; and granddaughter Kaleigh Tolliver.

Lorella and her four sisters were affectionately known as the “Greer girls.” They delighted in playing tricks, pranks, and creating mischief wherever they went. This practice never lessoned with age and if you messed with one of them, you got them all. Together they were a force to be reckoned with!

Lorella was a kind, gentle person who never met a stranger. She was a member of Shady Valley Baptist Church where she served as treasurer for 25 years. She was a homemaker and avid seamstress who loved to quilt. She continued this passion until the time of her death. Her greatest joy in this life was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lorella is survived by her beloved children: Kenneth Tolliver and wife Nancy of Doe Valley, TN; Linda Arrowood and husband Robert of Bakersville, NC; and Stephen Tolliver and wife Kim of Shady Valley, TN; grandchildren: Ken Tolliver, Julie Tolliver, Laura Black, Allison Cromwell, Jaden Tolliver, and Kyla Tolliver; great grandchildren Sara Black, Nora Cromwell, and Grace Cromwell; one precious sister Ellen Dunn; several nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Shady Valley Memorial Gardens (Gentry Cemetery) with Rev. Richard Stout officiating. Active pallbearers will be Robert Arrowood, Gary McQueen, Keith Miller, Gary Dunn, Dennis Miller, Bobby Miller, Benny Wright, and Benjamin Tolliver. The family will receive friends at the home of Stephen Tolliver, 870 Plummer Rd., Shady Valley, TN.

The family would like to thank Lois Blevins, Karen Buckles, Meliah Hicks, Clara Blevins, and Suzanne Cannon who provided care, love, hours of companionship, and treated Lorella like one of their own.

Lorella married Raymond Earnest Tolliver on 18 Oct 1941 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Raymond (son of Martin A. Tolliver and Dora Victoria Stanberry) was born on 21 Aug 1921 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jul 2014 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Shady Valley Memorial Gardens, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHADY VALLEY - Mandlene Greer Morley, age 93, of Shady Valley, TN passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mandlene was the daughter of the late Roby James Greer and Verda Rachel Martin Greer of Shady Valley, TN. Mandlene was preceded in death by Delmer David Morley, her husband of 75 years. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Tishia Miller, Sue Miller and infant sister Nancy Greer; two sons-in-law: Jim Walker and Wayne Moser.

Mandlene is survived by two daughters: Jewell Morley Walker of Johnson City, TN and Carolyn Morley Moser of Lewisville, North Carolina; two grandchildren: Jason Moser and wife Kim of Advance, NC and Amy Forrester Drake and husband Wes and two great grandsons Asher Drake and Walker Drake all

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of Knoxville, Tennessee; two sisters: Lorella Greer Tolliver and Ellen Greer Dunn of Shady Valley, Tennessee; brother-in-law Dale Morley and wife Phyllis of Kingsport, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews. Special nephew Kermit Morley and wife Alice of Shady Valley, Tennessee, special friend Stella Payne of Mountain City Care Center and many good friends also survive.

Mandlene was an active member of Shady Valley Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. She was an excellent seamstress and cook who enjoyed her beautiful flowers and working in her vegetable and flower gardens.

The family would like to thank the Mountain City Care Center of Mountain City, Tennessee for the excellent care and kindness shown to their mother during the past few months.

Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to the Shady Valley Baptist Church, Shady Valley, Tennessee or the charity of your choice.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and burial will be in Shady Valley Memorial Gardens following the funeral service.

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

Emma married Frank M. Wagner about 1936. Frank was born about 1915; died in Oct 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hallie W. Dunn, age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Shouns, Tennessee, she was born on May 8, 1919, the daughter of the late James and Collie Greer Williams. In addition to her parents, Hallie was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Dunn; two sons: Bill Dunn and Ronnie Dunn; one brother, Joe Williams; three sisters: Emma Wagner, Pauline Greer and Dolly Good and one grandson, Brad Dunn.

Hallie was a member of Roans Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her time talking with her friends and family on the phone and she also enjoyed flowers.

Hallie is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law: Sue Greer of Lenoir, North Carolina; Louise Smith of Marion, North Carolina and Lois and Perry Jennings of Mountain City, Tennessee; two sons and daughters-in-law: Gilbert and Gayle Dunn of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Paul and Kathy Dunn of Mountain City, Tennessee; one sister, Ada Osborne; one sister-in-law, June Williams, both of Mountain City, Tennessee; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews and special friends: Marie McElyea, Beatrice Stewart, Iva Sheffield and Edith Thompson.

Hallie married Charles H. Dunn about 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born about 1916; died about 1951; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married June Woodard about 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. June (daughter of David Grover Woodard and Verna Woodard) was born on 20 Jul 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Sep 2020 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dolly L. (Williams) Good Of Wilmington. Age 73. Died April 7, 1999, in the Christiana Hospital. Services: Noon on Saturday, April 10, at the Chandler Funeral Home, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Where friends may call Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. Burial: Hockessin Friends Cemetery.

Mrs. Good was a homemaker, and a part-time nanny for the Sonecha Family for about 6 years. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Pauline Greer.

Survived by her husband of 52 years, Claude E. Good, a son; Larry E. Good, at home; daughter; Judy C. Peters and son-in-law Rodney P. Peters, of Charles Town WV and a brother; Joe Williams of Mountain City, TN and 3 sisters; Emma Wagner, of Hockessin, Ada Mae Osbourn, and Hallie Dunn, both of Mountain City, TN and 2 granddaughters and 2 great-grandsons.

Dolly married Claude E. Good about 1945. Claude was born on 3 Apr 1923 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 10 Mar 2007 in New Castle County, , , Delaware; was buried in Hockessin Friends Cemetery, , New Castle County, Delaware. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Ada Mae Williams Osborne, age 90, on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 29, 1930 to the late James Williams and Callie Williams. She is also preceded in death by her spouse, Chester Osborne. brother; Joe Williams and 4 sisters; Doll Goode, Emma Wagner, Pauline Greer, and Hallie Dunn Ada enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, reading, and quilting. She would often volunteer in the food pantry of First Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include: Daughters; Peggy Bonifacino and Jimmy of Mountain City, TN and Marion Taylor of West Grove, PA. Sons; James Osborne and Becky of Morganton, NC and Cecil Osborne of Mountain City, TN. 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A visitation was held at First Baptist Church from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021. Funeral service began at 2:00pm and graveside services followed at Sunset Memorial Park with Ricky Campbell officiating.

Ada married Chester Luther Osborne on 29 Dec 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Chester (son of Milton L. Osborne and Aulby Bell Nelson) was born on 31 Mar 1931 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Jul 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHADY VALLEY - Settie Main Garland, 91, of Shady Valley, TN passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 in the Hermitage Health Care, Elizabethton, TN.

She was a lifelong resident of Shady Valley, TN and was a daughter of the late Matt and Hazel Main. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Garland; a special companion, Tom Jenkins; six brothers, Charlie, Hubert, Walter, Jake, Bob, and Maynard Main; two sisters, Blanche Mahala and Elnore Garland; and two nieces.

Settie enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. She was a member of Crandull Church of Christ in Shady Valley, TN.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Fenner and her husband, Richard, of Elizabethton, TN; a granddaughter, Jennifer Godsey and her fiance, Michael Reesman, of Butler, TN; a brother, Jack Main and his wife, Mary, of Shady Valley, TN; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Judy Watson, Pat Main, Eula Sluder and all the beauty shop gang.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:45 pm Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Crandull Church of Christ in Shady Valley, TN. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 3:00 pm Sunday at the church with Mr. John Maltais, minister officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Billy Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Jenkins, Paul Morrison, Glenn Miller, John Hurley, Don O'Bryan, Bill Roberts, and McGetty Greer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Leonard Lewis, John Grindstaff, Stan Shoun, and Carroll Jenkins. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire staff at Hermitage Health Care for all the wonderful care they gave to Settie.

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Peggy Main, age 81, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on September 9, 1940 to the late Delbert and Mary Ann Lewis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Main, and brothers, Deck Lewis, Raymond Lewis, and Lark Lewis.

Peggy loved the Lord and enjoyed reading her bible. She worked at the glove plant, Merita Bread Store and Harris Teeter for many years. Peggy also enjoyed crocheting.

Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Dale Long; daughter, Debora McNew; sisters, Carnie Duffield and Mary Ann Price; grandchildren, Amanda, Mary, Daniel, and Thomas; three great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and burial for Peggy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday February 21, 2022 from the Phillippi Cemetery with Steven Spencer officiating.

Walter married Peggy Lewis about 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Peggy was born on 9 Sep 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Feb 2022 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jack Randal Main, age 78, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was born on November 8, 1938 to the late Matt Main and Hazel Main. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brothers: Charley, Hubert, Jake, Walter, Bob, Maynard Main; sisters: Blanch Mahala, Elenore Garland and Settie Garland; nieces: Betty and Melissa.

Jack loved to joke with people and pull harmless pranks. He enjoyed being outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting for ginseng and playing horseshoes. Jack loved spending time with his family and friends especially his grandson, Dalton who he went fishing a lot with.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 49 years, Mary Main; children: Angela Main Brown and husband George and Chad Main; grandson, Dalton Evan Brown; his precious cats, Daisy and Tum; special friends: Odas Watson, Wayne Shephard and Gary Dunn and several nieces and nephews.

It was Jack's wish to be cremated and that no formal service is held. Family and friends will meet for lunch to celebrate Jack's life at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Harmon Chapel Christian Church.

Family/Spouse: Mary Edna Main. Mary (daughter of Dana Harmon Main and Ada Laura Watson) was born on 17 Jul 1946 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Feb 2023 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHADY VALLEY - Mary E. Main, age 76, of Shady Valley, TN passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Bristol Hospice House. She was born July 17, 1946 to the late Dana Main and Ada Watson Main. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Main; nieces, Joanne Main and Gay Hensley; brothers, Gene Minton, Jimmy Hodson, and Delmar Main; sisters, Velma Blevins, Ruth Wallace, and Dorothy Wallace.

Mary was a very loving and caring person who was devoted to her family. She retired from Levi Strauss and was a member of Harmon Christian Church. Her sense of humor was a joy to her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Angela Brown (George); son, Chad Main; a special and beloved grandson, Dalton Brown, who was the light of her life; lifelong friends, Brenda Wallace and Judy Watson; and many special nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Mountain City Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Randle Johnson officiating. Honorary pallbearers are George Brown, Ralph Blevins, Charles Wallace, and Ricky Wallace.

Family/Spouse: Jack Randall Main. Jack (son of James Madison Main and Anne Hazel Wyatt) was born on 8 Nov 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harmon Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHADY VALLEY - Odas Watson, age 78, of Shady Valley, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his residence.

He was born April 15, 1941 to the late Elbert John (E.J.) and Bonnie Main Watson. Odas was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Crandull Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Nell Pope and Katherine Blevins; five brothers: Herman Watson, C.J. Phillips, Marshal Phillips, Ed Phillips and John Watson. Odas was formerly employed with Sperry Corporation, Raytheon Corporation and Dana Corporation.

Survivors include: his wife, Annette Reece Watson, of the home; sons: Mike and Kent (Judy); daughters: Bonnie (Arthur), Kelly (Michael); granddaughters: Jaylen, Danielle, Sasha, Chloe, and Kaylee; a grandson, Brandon and a sister, Annie.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 3 pm at the Crandull Church of Christ, Shady Valley, Tennessee, with Tracy Dugger officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 pm until 3 pm, prior to the service. Graveside service accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard and interment will follow in the Blevins Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Michael Shepherd, Wayne Shepherd, Chris Watson, McGhetty Greer, Clifford Watson, Rex Bullins, Jim Mobray, and Benji Watson. Honorary Pallbearers are: Buddy Reece, Tony Buck, Bob Tyree, and Van Neely.

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Alton L. Sluder, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at his home in Shady Valley, Tennessee. He was born December 19, 1938 to the late Otis and Letha Sluder. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Tim and his brothers: Cline, Curtis and Herbert Sluder.

Alton was a lifelong resident of Shady Valley except for a few years that he lived in Maryland where during that time he drove the bus for Continental Trailways and also transported the Washington Redskins to and from games. Alton owned and operated Sluder Brothers Logging with his brothers for many years. He and his wife Shirley retired from S&S General Store.

Alton was a good husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.

He was a member of Victory Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 56 years, Shirley Jones Sluder; daughter, Pattie Taylor and husband Rick and their sons: Austin Shoun, Matthew Shoun, Chad Taylor, Triston, Taylor and Garrett Taylor; daughter, Jackie Sluder Grindstaff and husband Blake and their daughter, Josie Cheyenne Grindstaff; grandson, Jake Sluder (Tim's Son); brother, Kenneth Sluder and wife Eula; several nieces, nephews and extended family members as well as many close family friends.

Funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Porter officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Shady Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jake Sluder, Matt Shoun, Blake Grindstaff, Rick Taylor, Kenneth Blevins, Tad Morley, Tom Sluder and Tracey Mullins. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Sluder, Skip Wills, Jack Smith and Steve Snyder.

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Emery 'Tiny' Howard Blevins, age 87, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital of Abingdon, Virginia. He was born on September 3, 1929 to the late Wheeler and Edna Sluder Blevins. In addition to his parents, Tiny was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Camron Melba Brooks.

Tiny was a lifelong resident of Shady Valley. He retired from Carr Brothers at the age of 65. He also worked for the Sluder Brothers and many others for years following his retirement. He loved his family and friends very much and they loved him. Tiny was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He loved going 'to the store' and visiting with his friends.

Tiny was a United States Army Veteran and was stationed in Greenland and TX.

He was a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 62 years, Clara Reed Blevins of the home; daughter, Tammy Blevins Schofield; sons: Randy Blevins and wife Trish and Jamie Blevins and wife Billie, all of Mountain City, TN; sisters: Betty Plummer and husband Jim, Reba Tillery and husband John, Judy Tucker and husband John and Naomi Hammons and husband Willie; brothers: Elmo Blevins, Lillard Blevins and wife Ethel, Pervis 'Blackie' Blevins and wife Phyllis, Kenneth Blevins and wife Norma, Ethan Blevins and wife Connie and Joe Blevins and wife Janice; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service and interment with military honors conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard will follow from the Shady Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Dakota Guinn, Preston Dugger, A.J. Blevins, Kermit Morley, Lonnie Morley, Alan Hammons, Kenny Sluder and 'Peach' Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers are Alton Sluder, Kenneth Sluder, Members of Shady Valley Baptist Church and all of Tiny's special friends. The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

Emery married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Howard C. Miller, age 83, of Mountain City, Tennessee, and formerly of Shady Valley, passed away at the Mountain City Care Center on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Howard was born in Shady Valley on February 3, 1936, to the late Garfield Miller and Dolly Sluder Miller. In addition to his parents, Howard was predeceased by brothers, Jimmy and Winford Miller, sisters Barbara and Lillian.
Howard was a United States Air Force Veteran, a carpenter by trade and loved woodworking and playing baseball
Those left to cherish memories of Howard are his sons Carroll Miller and Scotty Gentry, his daughter Robin Manuel, granddaughters, Haley Miller, Dawn Tester, and Karen Fletcher, great-grandsons Jacob Fletcher, Nicholas Fletcher, Andrew Taylor, and Blake Tester, great-great-granddaughter, Cailie Tester, great-great-grandson, Caden Fletcher, sister-in-law Vivian Miller, nephew Brian Swayne, and special friends Tom Reece and Jerry Mounts.
Funeral Service for Howard C. Miller will be conducted at 2 pm on Thursday March 21, 2019, in the Charles B. Hux Chapel at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. Rev. Steven Spencer and Daniel Jones will officiate. The family will receive friends starting at 12pm prior to the service.
Graveside services, with Military rites accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard, will follow in the Shady Valley Memorial Gardens.
Scotty Gentry, Michael Hodge, Tom Reece, Chris Manuel, Harold Manuel, Kenneth Sluder, and Jerry Mounts will serve as pallbearers. Jeff Tester, Jacob Fletcher, Nicholas Fletcher, Andrew Tester, and Blake Tester will be Honorary Pallbearers.

Family/Spouse: Unknown Gentleman. Unknown was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shellie married Roby Curckers Roark on 10 Jul 1942 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roby (son of Stacy B. Roark and Polly Stout) was born on 15 Oct 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Aug 1992 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in John Arnold Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Pauline Roark, age 90, on June 29,2021 at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, TN. She was born July 19, 1930 to the late Cicero Mahala and Vainy Greer Mahala. Pauline was a member of Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church and she enjoyed making crafts and decorations. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Roark.

Those left to cherish her memory include: two sisters Madeline Parsons of Mountain City; and Edna Lewis, West Jefferson, West Jefferson, N.C. four brothers: Billy Mahala of Shady Valley; John Mahala of Stoney Creek; Fred Mahala of Shady Valley and Roy Mahala of Shady Valley and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside and entombment services were held Friday, July 2, 2021 in Sunset Mausoleum of Love at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Eddie Porter officiating.

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

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Bill J. Greer age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center. He was born on April 23, 1935 to the late Ben & Lorne Greer. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Margie Lewis Greer on January 28, 2018, and sister; Mary Sue Peck on August 17, 2019.

Bill was a deacon at First Freewill Baptist Church for over 20 years. Bill was also known for ringing the bell at First Freewill Baptist. He Loved collecting Carter family records, playing the guitar and Harmonica. He also loved gardening and really enjoyed being outside. Bill is loved and will be remembered by many.

Bill is survived by a family who loved him very much; daughters, Teresa Parlier and husband Mike of Deep Gap, NC; Sandy Billings and husband Tim of Butler, TN; sons, Cledith Greer of Mountain City, TN; John Greer and wife Denise of Butler, TN; grandchildren, Michael Parlier, Chelsey Norwood, Amanda Mullins and husband Chris, Ashlee Cornett and husband Jeremy, Alysa Hodge and husband Ernie, Amber Bumgardner and husband Timmy, Brandon Greer and Bradley Greer; great grandchildren, Lexi and Allie Mullins, Brylee and Blaine Cornett, Ava and Emma Hodge, Sam and Seth Bumgardner; Special Niece Carol Wallace Greene, and special sister-in-law; Josephine Wallace.

The family will receive friends on Thursday September 19, 2019 from 10-11:00 a.m. at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Daniel Jones officiating. Graveside service and burial will follow at the Lewis Cemetery (Pine Mtn Rd., NC). Pallbearers will be Chris Mullins, Jeremy Cornett, Ernie Hodge, Timmy Bumgardner, Josh Phillips, and Ritchie Greene. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. John Whitlock and Earl Greer.

Bill married Margarine "Margie" Lewis about 1969 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margarine was born on 1 Sep 1951; died on 28 Jan 2018; was buried in Lewis Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Mary Sue Peck, age 75, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away at her daughter's residence on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

Mary was born in Johnson County, TN on February 2, 15, 1944, to the late Ben L. Greer and Lorne Price Greer. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her Grandparents, Roby and Viola Price and John and Omie Greer; Sisters, Geraldine Greer and Christine Pleasant; Brothers, Carl Greer, Ralph Greer, and Harold Greer; grandson, Jason Davis; several aunts and uncles.

Mary worked as a caregiver, taking care of many in the area. Mary was well suited for this, as she enjoyed taking care of other people. When Mary wasn't working, she enjoyed baking and spending time with her friends and family.

Those left to cherish Mary's memory are her daughter, Lora Cable and husband Justin of Butler, TN; 3 sons Terry Davis and wife Pammy of Mountain City, TN, Billy Davis of the home, and Freddy Potter of Wilkes, NC; 3 brothers Bill, Wayne, and David Greer all of Mt. City, TN; 10 grandchildren Ryan Snyder, Benji Stout, Joshua, Joey, and Tiffany Davis, Tosha, Jordan, and Morgan Potter, Kay Harper, and Cecil Wentworth; 18 great-grandchildren Matthey, Destani, Rihanna, November, Nitrous, and Ryan Snyder, Jr, Navaeh and Paris Davis, Kenneth Lipford, Kyndle Davis, Lucas, Serena, and Jasmine Wentworth, Quinton, Riley, McKenzie, Lexi, and Harlynn Potter; several nieces and nephews, as well as, special friends Dot Canter, Buster Fritts, and Shirley Phipps.

Services for Mary will be held at 8pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home in Mountain City, TN with Roy Wilson to officiate. The family will receive friends from 6pm – 8pm prior to the service.

Graveside service will be at 11 am on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at the Rocksprings Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be TJ Brown, Adam Worley, Chris Brown, Eddie Tester, William Rigsby, and James Shriner. Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard Hagler and Buster Fritts.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Wayne Greer on Saturday October 2, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center at the age of 66. Wayne was born April 29, 1955 to the late Ben Greer and Lorne Price Greer in Mountain City, TN. Wayne was also proceeded in death by brothers; Ralph, Carl, Bill, Harold, and David Greer, also sisters; Geraldine Greer, Mary Sue Peck, and Christine Pleasant. He was an associate of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home and Sunset Memorial Park. He was a man with a big heart and was always willing to lend a hand always saying “if you need anything let me know” and had the ability to make you laugh. He loved going to yard sales and fishing.

Survivors include; Son; Connor Greer of the home. Daughter; Amber Wilson

Several Nieces and nephews also survive. Special friends; Dan Lipford and Bugs McCoy.
Honorary Pallbearers; Staff of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home, Anthony Porter, and Justin Cable.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Russell Virgil Greer, age 77, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 06, 2018, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on November 12, 1941 to the late Taff and Essie Price Greer. In addition to his parents, Virgil was preceded in death by brothers, Max, Jimmy, Bobby Ray.

Virgil retired from the Town of Mountain City Water Department. He loved his job there and made many friends throughout the years. Virgil was also a farmer, which he loved. He was always friendly and smiling and will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 50 years, Marsone Campbell Greer; sister, Pearl Greer Stout; brothers, Earl Greer and Junior Greer and several special great nieces and great nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Darren Thompson officiating. Weather permitting, graveside service and interment will follow at the Greer Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chris Reece, David Billings, Matt Hicks, Jimmy Johnson, Junior Greer, Ray Jones, Ray Potter and Danny Ray Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Rick Stout, Tom Campbell, Junior Campbell, Ray Osborne, Keith Wilson, Rick Roberts, Raymond Buchanan, Chucky Scott and Jeff Price.

Russell married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lois married Elzie Earl Beam about 1929. Elzie was born on 6 Aug 1907 in , , North Carolina, ; died in Aug 1966 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ethel Shell. Ethel was born on 6 Apr 1907 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jul 1966 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Perry Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Missouri ?Zude? Brown, 93, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday November 22, 2006 at her residence.

?Ma? Brown as she was known by her loved ones, was born in Shell Creek Community of Carter County. She was a daughter of the late Will and Stella Shell McKinney. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Hampton Free Will Baptist Church, but attended Pearce?s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Hampton.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Frank Brown, A Son, Elmer Brown, seven sisters and two brothers: Lois Beam, Maxine Matherly, Creola Stanley, Pink Hicheck, Edith Arnold, Lillie ?Till? Lyons, Gladys McKinney, Ernest McKinney and Roy McKinney.

Survivors include Three Sons & Daughters-in-Law: Don & Dottie Brown, Eustis, Fla., Bill & Brenda Brown and Larry Brown of Elizabethton; Three Daughters & Sons-in-Law: Margaret & Buddy Jones, Norma Jean & Stuart Dyer and Creola & Shelby Miller all of Elizabethton; 11 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren; Two Sisters & Their Husbands: Agnes & T.J. Walker Elizabethton and Willie & Dick Baughman, Johnson City; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jonas Revis officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons and other family members.

Missouri married Frank Brown on 24 Dec 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born about 1904 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lillie "Till" McKinney Lyons, 84, 112 Lyons Rd., Hampton, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
A native of Roan Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Will and Stella Shell McKinney.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Lyons was also a foster parent for several years.
Mrs. Lyons was a member of Pearce's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Lyons; six sisters, Gladys McKinney, Edith Stringer, Lois Beam, Lorene Hajicek, Maxine Matherly and Creola Stanley; two brothers, Ernest and Roy McKinney, and an infant son, Robert.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John Durl and Helen Hyatt, Hampton; a daughter, Joan Bravo, Hampton; a special foster daughter and her husband, Pearl and Wayne Clemons, Elizabethton; three sisters, Missouri Brown, Agnes Walker and Willie Baughman, all of Elizabethton; grandsons, John Hyatt, Jr., Mark Hyatt, Matthew Hyatt and Wayne Clemons, Jr.; granddaughters, Marlo Carden and Kathy Clemons; great grandchildren, Kara, Morgan, Logan, Blake, Josh, Whitney, Megan, Lauren, Bethany, Josh and Sarah, and her special friends, Betty Andrews and Terry Lyons. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2004 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steve Waycaster and Rev. Bob Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in the Lyons Family Cemetery. Jennifer Crabtree will provide the music. Active pallbearers will be John Hyatt, Jr., Mark Hyatt, Matthew Hyatt, Junior Stanley, Sammy Matherly, Rick Baughman, Danny Walker, Tommy Walker and Larry Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Ray Beam, Glen Beam, Don Brown, Bill Brown, Wayne Clemons, Wayne Clemons, Jr., Richard Baughman and T.J. Walker.

Lillie married Dallas Lyons about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dallas was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Creola McKinney Stanley, 79, 1739 West G. Street, Elizabethton, died Monday, October 29, 2001, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness.
Mrs. Stanley was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Will and Shelia Shell McKinney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gentry E. Stanley, who died January 28 1992, five sisters, Maxine Matherly, Lorene "Pink" Hajicek, Lois Beam, Edith Arnold and Gladys McKinney, and two brothers, Ernest McKinney and Roy McKinney.
Mrs. Stanley was the owner of Stanley Trailer Park. She was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Junior and Brenda Stanley, 1731 West G. Street, Elizabethton; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Alan McDowell, 228 Heather Lane, Johnson City; four sisters, Zude Brown, Route 4, Elizabethton, Lillie Lyons, Route 1, Hampton, Agnes Walker, 404 South Roan Street, Elizabethton, and Willie Baughman, Clay Little Road, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Timothy Hollifield, Chris Hollifield, Kim Stanley, Sonya Stanley and Heather Stanley; three stepgrandchildren, Jon McDowell, Cheri Todd and Rick Garrison; one adopted granddaughter, Lutfiya Saleh, and one granddaughter-in-law, Monica Hollifield; and a special nephew and family, Sammy, Sally and April Matherly, 1741 West G. Street, Elizabethton. Several other nieces and nephews and two special friends, Peggy Thomas and Betty Taylor, also survive.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

STANLEY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Creola McKinney Stanley, 79, 1739 West G. Street, Elizabethton, who died Monday, October 29, 2001, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, at Pleasant Beach Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Stout officiating. Music will be provided by Tawana Holland, Monica Hollifield and the Pleasant Beach Baptist Church Choir. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday and also at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, will be Sammy Matherly, Donald Brown, Bill Brown, Rick Baughman, Dic Baughman, Thomas Walker, Kent Smith, Jack McKinney, Glen Beam, Dale Ball and Hobart Stanley. Honorary pallbearers will be Adrian Tolley, Lynn Tipton, Kenny Simerly, T.J. Walker, neighbors, friends and members of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.

Creola married Gentry E. Stanley about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gentry was born about 1916; died about 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Maxine McKinney Matherly, 76, 119 Beryl Fletcher Road, Elizabethton, died Monday, June 19, 2000, at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Larry Williams, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Matherly was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late William M. and Stella Shell McKinney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sam Matherly, February 10, 1997, and by two brothers and four sisters.

Mrs. Matherly operated the Tastee-Freez and Maxine's Sycamore Drive-In for a number of years until her retirement. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include one other daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Maynard Campbell, Elizabethton; a son and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Sally Matherly, Elizabethton; five sisters, Lilly Lyons, Hampton, Missouri Brown, Creola Stanley, Agnes Walker and Willie Jean Baughman, all of Elizabethton; and six grandchildren, April Matherly, Raymond Williams and his wife, Rebecca, Brian Williams, Carter Campbell, Tina Reece and her husband, Tim, and Josh Campbell. Five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Maxine married Sam C. Matherly about 1948. Sam (son of William Thomas Matherly and Delia Sams) was born on 20 Jan 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Feb 1997; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Clarence E. "Mac" McKinney, 89, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Clarence was born in Roan Mountain, Tenn., to the late Garfield and Georgia Freeman McKinney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Harrison McKinney; a son, Ronnie Dean Crowe; and a brother, Jeff McKinney.
Clarence retired from the General Motors Company and was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He was an active member of the Carter County Hunting and Fishing Association and loved to make hammer dulcimers and mountain dulcimers. In fact, in his lifetime he had made thousands of dulcimers.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Keith McKinney and wife Barbara of Omaha, Neb.; a grandchild, Roan McKinney of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Dale McKinney and Ralph McKinney, both of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; and two sisters, Jessie Shell of Overland Park, Kan., and Sue Thompson of Johnson City, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Clarence E. "Mac" McKinney will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Clarence married Elsie Harrison about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elsie (daughter of William Henry Harrison and Mary Jane Wilson) was born on 30 Mar 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 May 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - James David Osborne, 65, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2022. David was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Paul Osborne and Mary Collins Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Wayne Osborne.

David had lived his whole life in Johnson City and attended Science Hill High School and graduated from Happy Valley High School. He worked as a stagehand for local venues in Tennessee and North Carolina before his retirement. He enjoyed watching the Vols, Titans, and Minnesota Vikings football. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, and being outdoors. He was of the Baptist faith and was one who really loved Christmas time. He was a kind and sweet man and friend to all.

His is survived by his wife of 19 years, Tonette Poarch Osborne; one sister, Brenda Stout; one brother, Bill Osborne; one aunt, Polly Collins; his mother-in-law, Maxine Poarch; brother and sister-in-law, Chuck Poarch and wife Lisa; two nieces; one nephew; and several great nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. He is also survived by his fur babies Prissy his baby Chichewa, three cats Boo, Baby and Lil Bit.

The family will receive friends Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM at Monte Vista Funeral Home. A committal service and interment will follow at 2:00 PM at Onks Cemetery, 4167 Old Jonesboro Road, Jonesborough, TN with Chaplain Ron Land officiating.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Mary Elizabeth Cole Reed, 94, Johnson City went home to be with her Lord, Monday, February 20, 2017 at Pine Ridge Care Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late George W. & Hattie Snyder Cole. She was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. Mrs. Reed retired from North American Rayon Corporation. She was a member of Buffalo Valley Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Resinol Reed, three sisters: Lena Rominger, Hazel Ritchie & Carmalee Hopson and four brothers: Ira Cole, Seth Cole, Sam Cole and Paul Cole.

Those left to cherish her memory include three daughters: Judy Reed, and Brenda Sams both of Johnson City and Lisa McAllister, Jonesborough. Two special sons-in-law: Max Sams and Mike McAllister. Three Grandchildren: Michael McAllister, Cindy Powell and Jennifer Stettner and husband Wesley, Nine Great Grandchildren: Bryson, Ethan, Alivia & Mary, Javan & Jordan, Cohen, McKenzie Wilson and Baby Stettner... A sister: Pearl Kulnich, Coalsville, Pa., several nieces & nephews. A special friend: Barbara Hicks.

A Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Reed will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Nathan Jennings and Mr. Tim Carleson, Minister officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Bobbie Lewis and Bryan Smith. Active Pallbearers will be: Max Sams, Mike McAllister, Michael McAllister, Bryson Duffield, Ethan Powell, Javan McAllister and Jordan McAllister. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Her Church family.

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David Snyder David Clarence Snyder, age 91, of Shady Valley, Tennessee and a resident of Mountain City Care Center, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2010 at the Mountain City Care Center. He was born on January 26, 1919 to the late Fred and Margaret Phillips Snyder. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his first wife, Flora Etta Snyder; and infant daughter; three sisters; three brothers and his second wife, Virginia Nelle Potter Snyder.
David was retired from the Tennessee Highway Department and loved farming. He was a member of Shady Valley Baptist Church.
David is survived by his four children: Carloyn McCraken and husband Henry of Bristol, TN, Daniel Jarrett Snyder of the home, Rachel Walker and husband Delos of Shady Valley, TN and Linda Potter and husband Thurl of Mountain City, TN; grandchildren: Michael Garland, William Bishop, Diane Grindstaff, David Bishop and Shelly Haynes stepchildren: Willa Adams of VA, Earlene Lay of Mountain City, TN; Bitha Lu Pardue of NC; David Kirby of Mountain City, TN and Kathy McFadden, also of Mountain City, TN; one brother, Ray Snyder of Mountain City, TN; twelve great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

David married Flora E. Nelson about 1943. Flora was born on 21 Sep 1925; died on 1 Nov 1977; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Billy Joe Bradshaw, 59, Johnson City, TN, passed away at Cornerstone Village on Saturday, July 14, 2018.

He was born May 11, 1959 in Elizabethton, TN. to the late Billy Joe Sr. and Barbara Hodge Bradshaw.

Mr. Bradshaw was of the Baptist faith retired from Banta Book Group after 17 years of employment.

He is survived by two daughters, Billie Nikki Bradshaw & Shannon Stoots and Marsha & Justin Price; one son Joseph L. Culbert; three sisters Lisa & Ron Ragan, Debbie & Jessie Pate Sr., Sharon & Bruce Hall; five grandchildren Shannon Bradshaw, Damien Corby, Evan Ramsey, Kane Pate and Destiny Pate; special nephew Jessie Pate Jr.

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Delbert Ray (Deb) Osborne, age 65, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on, May 19, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 17, 1953, to the late James Lester Osborne and Gladys Howard Roberts. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Osborne and special cousin, Bill Icenhour, by a brother, Mac Roberts, and a niece, Initia Osborne.

Deb is survived by his daughter, Megan Osborne, grandchildren, Gabriel Hensley, Adi, Nollie and Gunnar Stout, Chelsey Osborne Church and Steven Osborne, sister, Sallie Hall, brother, Doug Osborne (Camila), Charles Osborne (Denise), Darrell Osborne (Evelyn) and Lynn Osborne(Kim), two, aunts, Margaret Icenhour and Pauline Miller, special friends, Lorie Wallace, Guy Hayes and Sheila Barrette. Deb donated his body for research and no formal service was held.

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He was born July 13, 1942 in Johnson County TN to the late Kurt and Shelly Roark.

In addition to his parents he is also proceeded by his sister DeeAnn Roark and brother Roby Roark.

He was a man that loved his family and God. He also loved his days of working as a Johnson County Constable and was an employee at Maymead for 23 years.

He enjoyed watching westerns and spending time with family and friends.

Surviors include his wife of 49 years Veronia R Stout Williams and Granddaughter Tiffany Williams and Charlie Forrester, and Great Grandson Bentley Forrester all of the home.

Two sons Buddy Williams and wife Christie Williams and Jerry Williams and friend Faith Swift all of Mountain City, TN.

5 Step children David and wife Beverly Boggs of Canvas WV, Vickie Price and husband Earl, Brenda and husband Dale Owens, Joy Boggs and the late Tommy Owens, and Billie Jean Brock all of Mountain City, TN.

One sister Wanda Woodard,

3 brothers Bob Roark, Boyd Roark, and Eddie Roark all of Mountain City, TN.

Grandchildren: Kayla Williams, Christopher Williams, Clay Williams, Corey Williams, Crystal (Owens) Sluder, Elena Owens, Timmy Price, Angel (Price) Gilley, Jodi Lynn Williams, Lekisha (Fritts) Hubbard, Kasaundra (Fritts) Fuller, D.J. Fritts, Aaron Boggs, Tabitha Boggs and 17 great-grandchildren.

William married Veronia Ruth Stout about 1968 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Veronia was born on 7 May 1934 in Smyth County, , , Virginia; died on 7 Apr 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Roy Glen Mahala jr, age 44, of Bluff City, TN passed away on December 29th, 2021 at Mountain Home VA medical center.
Roy was retired from the Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family more than anything but also enjoyed woodworking, hunting, ziplining, and rafting. He was adventurous and tough spirited. Those around him loved him.
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Those left to Cherish his memory are his mother and father, Roy Glen and Trula Mae Mahala; his wife Nicole Mahala; five children; Roy Mahala III, Seth Mahala, Archer Mahala, Jayden Mahala and Ariel Mahala; two sisters, Debbie Price and Robin Mckamey; Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and A special dog Mia Rae.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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JOHNSON CITY - Glen Dale Beam, 78, Johnson City passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 in the Ballad Hospice House of Bristol. He was a native of Carter County but had lived in Washington County most of his life. Glen was a son of the late Elzie and Lois McKinney Beam. He worked as a Truck Driver for many years. Glen was a veteran having served his country in the U.S. Marines. He attended East Watauga Avenue Baptist Church.

Glen is survived by a large loving family and friends. Special thanks to his sister and caregiver, Emma Dean Hale and to Mike and Peggy Dickenson for the loving care and support they provided.

Graveside services for Glen will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 29, 2023 in McCarty Cemetery, intersection of McCarty Church Road and 11-E. Rev. Mike Dickenson will officiate and Rev. Jim Chatman will provide special music. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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Donald B. Brown, 89, of Eustis, Fla., passed away December 8, 2018.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Frank and Missouri "Zude" McKinney Brown.
Don was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church. He was a former member and deacon of Zion Baptist Church when Reverend Clifford Smith was Pastor, before moving to Florida.
Don joined the Navy as a young man and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Since moving to Florida, Don joined a camping missions group called Tools for Christ. He helped build churches all over the Eastern United States. Don loved the Lord and felt this was his mission in life. He never met a stranger. He was an active Gideon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Brown.
Don is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dottie Gayheart, and four sons, Chris of Redmond, Wash., Rick, Tim and Greg of Florida. Six grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as seven nieces and nephews also survive. He leaves two brothers, Bill and Larry Brown of Elizabethton, and three sisters, Margaret Jones, Norma Dyer and Creola Miller of Elizabethton.
A memorial service was held at the Pine Lakes Baptist Church which he helped build.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Daniel Jarrett Snyder, age 77, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Erwin, TN. Daniel was born on May 17, 1944 to the late David Clarence Snyder and Flora Nelson Snyder.

Daniel was a very kind and giving man. He always wanted to help people any way that he could; he would gladly give someone the shirt off his back. He loved music, his chickens, and wood-working. Daniel had a big heart for animals and fed many strays in his community. He was a member of Shady Valley Baptist Church and loved going while he was able.

Those left to cherish his memories include his sisters, Carolyn McCracken and husband Henry of Bristol, TN, Rachel Perdue and husband Henry of Shady Valley, and Linda Potter of Mountain City; nieces and nephews, Diane Grindstaff (Pete) and Shelly Haynes, Michael Garland, William Bishop, and David Bishop.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home with Michael Garland officiating. The burial will follow at the Shady Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be family and friends.