Polly Farr

Polly married William Dyson about 1796. William was born about 1776 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Mary (Dyson) about 1832 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1812 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Mrs. (Dyson) about 1832 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. Mrs. was born about 1802 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Martha Jane White about 1841 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. Martha was born about 1832 in Anson County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Moses married Nancy G. Gilbert about 1846. Nancy (daughter of Mary (Gilbert)) was born about 1828 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Amelia "Millie" Maltba on 17 Oct 1843 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Amelia was born in Sep 1824 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died after 1906 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married Jesse Pennell about 1855 in North Carolina, , , . Jesse was born about 1826 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Nancy Laws about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Jeremiah Wicum Laws and Nancy Sweeny) was born about 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Mary Jane Wainscott about 1874 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Mary was born on 2 May 1855 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 May 1943 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Donnelly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4

Household 102
Moses Dyson35TN TN TN
Sarah Ann36NC NC NC
Don 17NC NC NC
Belle Hodge26TN TN TNServantDivorced
Charlie Hodge3TN TN TN


1920 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4

Household 102
Mose Dyson46TN TN TN
Sarah Ann46NC NC NC
Charlie Hodge13TN TN TN
Lynie 3 TN TN TN


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In 1915, Moses Dyson and his wife Sarah Williams Dyson donated land to build the Dyson Grove Baptist Church, of which they were founding members. They also built a parsonage for the ministers of the church which was used for many years.

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, December 25, 1957 [published January 1958]
MOSES WILLIAM DYSON…
… 83, died in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., Jan. 1. He had been in the hospital one month.
Dyson was a native of Johnson County, a coal miner and a farmer. He was a member of Dyson Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Sarah Ann Dyson; one sister, Mrs. Iva Lee Heck of Knoxville; two step-grandchildren, Mrs. Kate Williams Smith and Claude Williams, both of Mountain City, and a large number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Dyson Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Friday with Rev. Ernest Rash and Rev. Keene Roark officiating. Burial was in Dyson Grove Church Cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

William married Sarah Ann Williams on 22 Jun 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Dr. William Anderson "Badge" Williams and Emily Ann Johnson) was born on 13 Nov 1873 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Jun 1957 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Belle Tester on 8 Nov 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1910. Belle was born on 24 Sep 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 1955 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nora married Stephen Brazilla "Zill" Williams on 23 Dec 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Stephen (son of Dr. William Anderson "Badge" Williams and Emily Ann Johnson) was born on 7 Apr 1878 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 2 Feb 1958 in Wise County, , , Virginia; was buried in Temple Hill Memorial Park, , Russell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rumless married Matilda Morefield on 17 Aug 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Matilda was born about 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Junie Etter "Ettie" Cochran about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Junie was born on 20 Mar 1884 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 15 Aug 1959 in Chester County, , , Pennsylvania; was buried in Donnelly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hanford married Leota Phillips about 1925. Leota was born about 1905 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Orvil married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Cora Lee Forrester about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of John Forrester and Eveline Proffitt) was born about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1975 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Donnelly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Grace A. Taylor on 16 Sep 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Grace was born on 25 Feb 1918; died on 26 Aug 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cornett Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Mrs. Shirley Lowrey, age 82, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Lowrey was born in Johnson City and the daughter of the late Hanford & Leota Phillips Dyson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank "Buck" Lowrey and a son, Frank Lowrey.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Elizabethton.

Survivors include nephews, nieces and many friends.

Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 am Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

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Ruth Rhymer, age 88, of 415 McElyea Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away at the Mountain City Care Center on Wednesday, April 6, 2005. A native of Johnson County, Tennessee, she was born on November 16, 1916 to the late Andy and Cora Dyson. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Willis Rhymer, who passed away in 1975; one daughter, Violet Rhymer Eller, who passed away in 2002; four sisters, Pauline Guy, Ruby Woods, Kitty Phillips and Shirley Blevins and two infant brothers. She loved quilting and embroidering. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Ruth is survived by two sons, Burl Rhymer and wife Helen of Jessup, Maryland and Earl Rhymer of Mountain City; six grandchildren; Patsy Cullop, Tommy Rhymer, Bridgett Henson all of Mountain City, Michael Rhymer of Texas, Burley Rhymer and William Rhymer, both of Maryland; twelve great grandchildren; two brothers, Charlie Dyson and Andy Dyson, both of Mountain City and two sisters, Mary Woods and Katherine Dyson, both of Moutain City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 from the First Baptist Church with Rev. Harry Wills and Mr. Jim Hutchinson to officiate. Graveside Services and Interment will follow from the Donnelly Cenetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Ronda Reece, Bill Moore, Bud McComas, Clifford Woods, Charles Dyson and Harold Woods.
The family will receive friends from 7-9:00 p.m. Thursday April 7, 2005 at the Hux-Tetrick Funeral Home, where the body will remain until taken to the First Baptist Church to lie in state one hour prior to Services Friday.

Agnes married Marion Willis Rhymer about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Marion was born on 31 Jan 1919; died on 25 Jul 1975 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Donnelly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charlie A. Dyson, age 85, of 1331 Huggins Road, Mountain City, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2005 at the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Johnson County, TN, he was born December 2 1919 to the late Andy and Cora Forrester Dyson. Charlie was a World War II Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was a farmer and loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his wife, Lucy Phillips Dyson of the home; two daughters; Carol Gilley and Jody Farmer and husband Gale, all of Mountain City, TN,; two sons; Charles Dyson and wife Linda, Mountain City, TN; Daryl Dyson and wife Margie, Holden Beach, NC; two sisters; Mary Woods and Katherine Dyson, both of Mountain City, TN; one brother, Andy Dyson Jr., Mountain City, TN; Nine Grandchldren and Fourteen Great Grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services for Charlie A. Dyson will be held at 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, from the Hux-Tetrick funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Bentley and Rev. Bruce Simcox to officiate. Military Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2005 from the Donnelly Cemetery and will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Jamie Gilley, Junior Gilley, Charlie Dyson, Timmy Potter, Kenny Greer, and Ike Hewett.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, prior to the funeral service at Hux-Tetrick Funeral Home. At other times, friends may call at the residence, 1331 Huggins Road, Mountain City, TN. 37683.

Charlie married Lucy L. Phillips about 1945. Lucy (daughter of Emmett Lee Phillips and Sally South) was born on 13 Apr 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Feb 2022 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Donnelly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mayme Katherine Dyson, age 93, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 27, 2018. She was born on February 15, 1925 to the late Andy Dyson Sr. and Cora Lee Forrester Dyson. In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by sisters, Kitty Phillips, Ruth Rhymer, Shirley Blevins, Mary Woods, Ruby Woods and Pauline Guy and brothers, Norman Dyson, Karl Dyson, Charles Dyson and Andy Dyson Jr.

She was a member of First Baptist Church. Katherine was a simple woman and lived a simple life. She was a gifted quilter and had made many beautiful quilts through the years. She loved to help and bring joy to others.

Those left to cherish her memories include a nephew and special caregiver, Bobby Dyson; sister-in-law, Lucy Dyson; brother-in-law, Billy Joe Blevins; special neighbors include, Ruth Tilley, Patience Baird and Zeb Baird; many more nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Donnelly Cemetery (N. Church Street, Mountain City, TN) with Pastor Ricky Campbell officiating. Special music will be provided by Marissa, Hospice Chaplain. Pallbearers will be Bud McComas, Dickie Lindsey, Mike Phillippi, Tommy Rhymer, Weston Throop, Eric Cullop.

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Robert Andy Dyson Jr., age 86, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He was born on May 12, 1927 to the late Andy Dyson Sr., and Cora Lee Forrester Dyson. In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his siblings, Charlie Dyson, Ruth Rhymer, Pauline Guy, Ruby Woods, Mary Woods, Shirley Blevins, Kitty Phillips and a nephew, who was like a son, Clifford Woods.
Andy was a member of First Baptist Church, where he had also served as Deacon and was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class.
Andy operated a sawmill for over 40 years and was also a farmer. He loved farming, raising tobacco, hay and beef cattle. He truly lived his life by the golden rule.
Andy was deeply loved by all who knew him and was simply and affectionately known by many as "Papaw D."
Andy is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Helen Waters Dyson; son, Bobby Dyson and friend Dixie Widener; niece, who was like a daughter, Pat Woods; sister, Katherine Dyson; grandchildren; Ann Baker and husband Chris, Heather Dyson, Jimmy Woods, Bobby Jo Watson and husband David; nine great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister in law, Lucy Dyson; brothers in law, Bill Blevins and Vernon Waters; special friends; George, Janice and Angela Ashley; several nieces and nephews and many more special friends and neighbors.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with Pastors Ricky Campbell, Norman Reece and Harry Wills to officiate. Special Music will be provided by Ricky and Millie Campbell.
The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, prior to the service.
Graveside Service and Interment will follow from the Donnelly Cemetery.

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kitty married Wiley R. Phillips about 1949. Wiley was born about 1923; died about 1964; was buried in Donnelly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Judy Lynne Dyson Vann, 60, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away and went to be with her Lord Tuesday, September 5th at Johnson City Medical Center.

She enjoyed working her booth at the Tri Cities flea markets for the past seventeen yeas and making and selling jewelry. She was preceded in death by her Parents Thomas Claude Dyson and Grace Taylor Dyson.

Son Matthew Anthony Vann. Brother Steve Dyson and Sisters Peggy Dunn and Joan Dunn. Survivors Include: Husband: of 43 years, Robert R Vann Jr. Daughters: Celissa Dykes of Kingsport, TN, Jordan McMahan of Roan Mountain, TN, Sister: Kathy Dixon of Rockville, MD . Best Friend, Glenis Walsh of Elizabethton, TN

Brothers: Junior Dyson of Damascus, MD, Wade Dyson of Raliegh, NC, Grandchildren: Brittany Hansford, Chelsea McDavid, and Ashley McDavid Great Grandchildren: Zackary Hansford Arrangements for Judy will be private and at a later date.

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Robert 'Bob' Dyson age 60, of Mountain City Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 10, 2018 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1958 to the late Andy Dyson Jr. and Helen Waters Dyson. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a special cousin, Clifford Woods.

Bob retired from General Electric of Greenville, SC. He grew up on a farm and had continued farming and helping others farm. He also enjoyed riding his four-wheeler and side-by-side.

He was a member of Bailey Lodge 146 F&AM of Greer, SC and First Baptist Church of Mountain City, TN.

Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He lived each day by the golden rule 'Do unto others as you would have others do unto you'. If there was anyone in need, Bob was always one of the first to help. He was always, always doing for others, not because anyone asked and not because he had to, but because it was the right thing to do.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Sharon Dyson; daughters, Elizabeth Ann Dyson Baker and husband Chris and Heather Dyson Winterstein and husband Mack; stepsons, Weston Throop, Caleb Throop and Daniel Byers; grandchildren, Bailee, Hannah and Logan Small and Saje and Riley Winterstein; special friends, Cloyce Eller, Mike Phillippi, Linda Farmer, Jamie Lewis and many more special friends, and several cousins.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell officiating with special prayer by Noah Click. Special music will be provided by Joe Simcox and Ricky Campbell. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Donnelly Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eric Cullop, Tommy Rhymer, Charles Dyson, Johnathan Thomason, Andy Woods, Wesley Waters, Danny Waters, and Weston Throop. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Cullop, Danny Cullop, Hugh Slemp, Pat Conville, George Ashley, Hugh Bruce, Roger Smith, Randy Rader, Willie DeBord, Fellowship Class of First Baptist Church, Bud McComas, and Mike Reece.