Duke Ward

Notes:

Duke is living with his son Duke B. in the 1880 Watauga County, NC Census.

Family/Spouse: Lucy Tester. Lucy was born about 1804 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Calvin married Clarissa Presnell about 1847 in North Carolina, , , . Clarissa (daughter of James Mast Presnell and Susannah "Susan" Benfield) was born about 1828 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary Anna Presnell about 1852. Mary (daughter of James Mast Presnell and Susannah "Susan" Benfield) was born about 1832 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married Sarah (Ward) about 1857 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Sarah was born about 1842 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Duke married Susie Glenn about 1863 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Susie was born in May 1845 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amos married Sabra Harmon about 1864 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Sabra was born about 1846 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died before 1889 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amos married Lettie Johnson about 1889 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Lettie was born in Aug 1859 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Sarah A. Cammeline Harmon about 1870 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Sarah was born about 1850 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Goulder Carroll Harmon about 1869 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Goulder (son of Goulder Harmon and Mary "Polly" Lowrance, son of Goulder Harmon and Rebecca Louisa Ford) was born in Oct 1836 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Martha C. "Mattie" Harmon on 5 Dec 1873 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Martha (daughter of Wiley Albert Harmon and Sarah Ellen Estep) was born about 1857 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Rev. George Washington Trivette about 1878. George (son of John E. Trivette and Mary Presnell) was born on 15 Jan 1860 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 Jul 1943 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Howell Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Loyd Millsaps about 1876. Loyd was born about 1855. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorenzo married Martha Jane Presnell about 1880. Martha (daughter of Eli Taylor Presnell and Americus Banner) was born on 25 Mar 1868 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caroline married Goulder Hicks about 1874. Goulder (son of Joseph Joel Hicks and Sarah Presnell) was born about 1852 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 Jan 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is living with her grandparents James and Susannah Presnell in the 1870 Watauga County, NC Census.

John married Christian Ann Presnell on 8 Jun 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Christian was born in Feb 1863 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary E. Hicks about 1881 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary was born in Mar 1860 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amos married Martha L. (Ward) about 1877 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Martha was born in Feb 1856 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Hannah M. Presnell about 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Hannah (daughter of Nathan Thomas Presnell and Sarah Malinda Shupe) was born on 5 Apr 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 21 Dec 1932 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Nancy Jane Johnson about 1894. Nancy was born about 1874 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Guilford married Florence Estalla Holden about 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Florence (daughter of John Holden and M. Ellen Cable) was born in Jan 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Jan 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Arizona E. "Zona" Millsaps about 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Arizona (daughter of William Marion Millsaps and Jane R. Love) was born on 23 Oct 1882 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Aug 1929 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Viola Della Stines about 1927 in North Carolina, , , . Viola was born about 1900 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Moses married Clara Lou Della Ward about 1904. Clara (daughter of Lorenzo Dow Ward and Martha Jane Presnell) was born on 24 Mar 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 21 Jan 1980 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Dow Ward Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martha (Ward) about 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Martha was born in Apr 1868 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Calvin married Nancy Rowenia McGuire on 10 Aug 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nancy (daughter of Silas Jackson McGuire and Lydia Elmira Matilda Thomas) was born on 22 Jan 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1965 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Elizabeth Hicks about 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of John Manuel Hicks and Martha Ellen Presnell) was born on 15 May 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Jan 1990 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Yates Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlie married Keziah Ida Presnell on 6 Nov 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Keziah (daughter of Oliver Jerome Presnell and Mary C. Hicks) was born on 17 Jul 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 27 Dec 1990 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Yates Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Miles Newton Presnell on 29 Mar 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Miles (son of Harmon Cutler Presnell and Keziah Ward) was born on 7 Mar 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 27 May 1962 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Goulder married Lou Zennia Presnell about 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Lou was born on 5 May 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Sep 1966 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Benjamin Harmon, 82, died Friday at the home, Banner Elk, Route 2.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 o'clock at the Zion Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Bynum Trivett and Rev. Lawrence Hagaman conducted the rites. Burial was in the church cemetery.
One son, Jonah Harmon of Beech Creek, Survives.
There are two sisters and one brother: Mrs. Ella Hagaman, Beech Creek; Mrs. Ida Farthing, Reese; one brother, Councill Harmon, Reese, and two grandchildren.

William married Martha Ellen Flannery about 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . Martha was born on 29 Feb 1876 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 16 Aug 1959 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Joseph Elmo Farthing, Jr. about 1903 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Joseph (son of Joseph Elmo Farthing and Mary S. Harmon) was born on 15 Sep 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 4 May 1969 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Martha Elmina Guy about 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Martha was born on 15 Jan 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 4 Feb 1962 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Harmon Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lula married Hardie Alexander Hagaman about 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Hardie (son of Daniel Webster Hagaman and Mary S. Harmon) was born on 30 Jul 1885 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 29 Apr 1943 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lafonzo married Rhoda (Ward) about 1894 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Rhoda was born in Sep 1877 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lafonzo married Maude Shell about 1915. Maude was born about 1899 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Date of death from Carolyn Gipson , granddaughter of Monroe Ward.

James married Martha Alzina Norris about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Bill Norris and Melinda Leback) was born on 20 Oct 1883 in Butler, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1974 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 2 Mar 1974 in Bunton Town, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roy Roscoe Trivett married first: Mary E. Bower on 8 July 1902, Washington County, Virginia. Children of this Union: Mary Trivett born and died in North Carolina, Sarah Trivett born and died in North Carolina, George Washington Trivett II, born and died in North Carolina. Grave of Mary E. Bower Trivett, Sarah, Mary and George are unknown at this time. Married second Julia Erma Nelson married unknown, can not find a marriage in Virginia, North Carolina or Tennessee. Children of this union: Ernest Coleman Trivett died in Ohio, Mabel Trivett born and died in North Carolina, Arby Laxton Trivett born and died in North Carolina.

Maston married Nettie Bell Mast about 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nettie (daughter of John Calvin Mast and Martha Trivette) was born on 29 Mar 1885 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 May 1957 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Mast Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Cora Ellen Davis about 1910. Cora was born on 26 Jul 1889; died on 29 Apr 1983 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arfie married John Finley Harmon on 7 Oct 1916 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. John was born on 3 Feb 1882 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 21 Apr 1942 in Forsyth County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, , Forsyth County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bynum married Nellie Adeline Tester about 1921 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nellie (daughter of Lorenzo Dow Tester and Mary Lenora Cannon) was born on 20 May 1902; died on 26 Apr 1980; was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Nora Belle Smith on 20 Dec 1913 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nora was born on 26 Jun 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Oct 1974 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Landon C. H. Guy on 29 Jun 1919 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Landon (son of John Guy and Mary J. Hendry) was born in Sep 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 May 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Landon Guy Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Mrs. Lou Della Ward, 86, Rt. 2, died Monday afternoon in the Johnson County Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Ward was a native of Watauga County, N.C., and daughter of the late Dal and Jane Presnell Ward. She was a member of the Mount View Baptist Church.
Survivors include seven sons, Lonnie and Herb Ward, both of Mountain City, Jesse, Frank, and Grover Ward, all of Butler, Troy Ward, Pontiac, Michigan, and Bob Ward, Hickory, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Fowler, Flint, Michigan, and Mrs. Barbara Stout, Butler; one brother, Ed Ward, Sugar Grove, N.C.; four sisters, Mrs. Beulah Vines and Mrs. Hettie Love, both of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Berdie Gryder, Rockingham, N.C. and Mrs. Jennie Tester, Florida; 31 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren.
Biographical Information.
Clara Lou Della Ward. Born 24th March 1892. Watauga Co, North Carolina.
To Lorenzo Dow And Martha Jane Presnell Ward. Who Married. 18th August 1887.
Watauga Co, North Carolina.
Clara was one of 12 Siblings.
She married Moses Parks Ward. 24th November 1912. Watauga Falls Watauga Co, North Carolina.
Parents of Ten Children.
In 1940. Clara Lou Della Ward. Resided with her Husband Moses in. Laurel Creek Township Watauga, North Carolina.
Female
Age listed as 48. Marital Status Married
White.

Clara married Moses Park Ward about 1904. Moses (son of Duke B. Ward and Susie Glenn) was born on 6 Nov 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Feb 1970 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Dow Ward Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married Carl Columbus Tester about 1916. Carl (son of William McKinley "Mack" Tester and Elmina Elizabeth "Mina" Smith) was born on 17 Apr 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Feb 1969 in Duval County, , , Florida; was buried in H. Warren Smith Memorial Cemetery, , Duval County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married James Garfield Presnell about 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. James (son of James Mitchell Presnell and Sarah Malissa Dyer) was born about 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harrison Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Ann Presnell about 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of James Mitchell Presnell and Sarah Malissa Dyer) was born in Aug 1890 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 19 Jan 1987 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Vina Ellen Flannery about 1906 in North Carolina, , , . Vina was born about 1886 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Birdie married Willie Jacob Harmon about 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Willie (son of John Harmon and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Greene) was born on 10 Jun 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Dec 1979 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in John Harmon Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elsie (Ward) about 1929. Elsie was born about 1904 in West Virginia, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Howard Samuel Oaks about 1935 in North Carolina, , , . Howard was born on 14 Jul 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 26 Nov 1987 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Mike Ward, 91, of 523 Flat Springs Road, Elk Park, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville.

He was born Sept. 2, 1913, in Beech Mtn., Avery County, to the late James Monroe and Zona Mills Ward.

Mr. Ward was a retired farmer and a member of Beech Mtn. Regular Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons, Ray Ward and wife, Lucille; Dennis Ward and wife, Kate; Elbert Ward and wife, Sally; and J.D. Ward and wife, Eileen, all of Elk Park; three daughters, Velma Gragg and husband, Cubie, of Elk Park; Mrs. Reba Church and Shirley Miller and husband, Eddie, all of Butler, Tenn. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Stines Ward; one son, Grady Ward; four sisters, Jane Greene, Grace Harmon, Ann Oaks and Eliza Stines; and five brothers, Dayton Ward, Ronda Ward, George Ward, Tom Ward and Raleigh Ward.

Services were conducted Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Eric Cornett and Mr. Keith Church.

Graveside services and burial were conducted Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the Ward Cemetery in Elk Park.

Notes:

Susie Ward Guy Trivett, age 92, of Old Beech Mountain, entered into the glory of the Lord on June 26, 2012.

Born June 7, 1920, she was the daughter of James Monroe Ward and Arizona Millsaps Ward of Old Beech Mountain.

She is survived by: two sons; Vernon M. Guy and wife Karen, Rodger L. Guy all of Old Beech Mountain; two daughters, Deloris Guy Lentz of Blowing Rock, Linda Guy Clawson and husband Carroll of Old Beech Mountain; seven grandsons, Anthony V. Guy and wife Susan of Banner Elk, Lincoln Clawson of Lenoir, Steve Clawson and wife Cathy of Elk Park, Byron Clawson and wife Jessica of Banner Elk, Stewart and Ralph Lentz of Blowing Rock, Travis Guy of Dye Leaf, TN; four granddaughters, Elaine Guy Duff and husband Barry of Coats, NC, Rebekah Guy Clawson and husband Jerry of Old Beech Mountain, Shannon Guy Greene and husband Clayton of Spruce Pine, Chasity Guy of Butler, TN; nineteen great grandchildren; Andrew, Sara, Jimmy, Dakota, Arizona, Emily, Sierra, Liberty, Nikita, Taylor, Gracie, Presley, Jessie, Elizabeth, Katie, Leah, Weygand, Sawyer, Eliza; six great-great grandchildren; one sister, Cora W. Harr of Elizabethton, TN; one sister-in-law, Dare P. Bennett of Johnson City, TN; daughter-in-law, Nancy H. Guy of Butler, TN; one special niece and life long friend, Lois Estep Bunton of Lexington, NC; special niece, Reba Ward Church and fiance Keith Church of Butler, TN who brought much joy to "Mother" by singing to her faithfully. She is also survived by many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family/Spouse: Haskell Bynum Trivette. Haskell (son of William R. Trivette and Mertie Elizabeth Weaver) was born on 3 Oct 1919 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 8 Mar 1988; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susie married Stewart Butler Guy about 1938 in North Carolina, , , . Stewart (son of Calvin Avery Guy and Creasy Mitchell) was born on 16 Sep 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 19 Nov 1952; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cora was a daughter of the late James Monroe and Arizona Millsaps Ward.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Elbert Frederick Harr (February 23, 2004); six brothers, George Ward, Dayton Ward, Ron Ward, Tom Ward, Mike Ward, and Raleigh Ward; and five sisters, Anna Oaks, Grace Harmon, Jane Greene, Eliza Stines and Susie Trivett.

A service to celebrate Cora's life was conducted at 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2014 in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, Tennessee.

The graveside service was conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Notes:

Mr. Clifford James Ward, 56, of 3125 35th Street Court, N.E., Hickory, a native and former resident of Avery County, died Friday afternoon, March 14, 2003, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
He was born March 28, 1946, in Beech Creek, to Viola Stines Ward and the late Monroe James Ward.
Mr. Ward was a graduate of Avery High School and a cook at the Box Car Grill in Hickory. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Vilas.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Ward of Hickory and Truett Ward of Hudson; his mother, Mrs. Viola Stines Phillips of Vilas; and three sisters, Ms. Jean Dishman of Lenoir, Geraldine Watson and husband, Troy, of Boone and Linda Walls and husband, Robert, of Vilas.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Harold Danner. Burial followed in the Beech Valley Community Cemetery.

Notes:

Buried:
Jesse Willard Ward, 84, of Butler, Tenn., passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center.
He was born on May 3, 1927 to the late Moses Parks and Della Ward. In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Fowler; seven brothers, Frank, Bob, Grover, Ben, Troy, Lonnie and Homer Ward; and a grandchild, Oliver Ryan Ward.
Jesse loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed gardening and taking walks. He also enjoyed swinging on his porch swing.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Nancy Louise Lockner Ward; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Marie and Kenith Ryan of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Lowell Ward of Kingsport, Tenn., and Michael Lynn and Darcy Ward of Mount Ulla, N.C.; a sister, Barbara Stout and husband Alan of Poga, Tenn.; a brother, Herb Ward of Mountain City, Tenn.; grandchildren, Anton Corinthian Hodge and Adrian Rayjean Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16, at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Richard Jones officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 17, at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Sugar Grove, N.C.

Family/Spouse: Nancy Louise Lockner. Nancy (daughter of James Martin Lockner and Blanie Payne) was born on 3 Mar 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jan 2022 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Filmore Presnell about 1922 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Filmore (son of Oliver Jerome Presnell and Mary C. Hicks) was born on 15 Jul 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 2 Nov 1973 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married George Dewey Presnell on 24 Oct 1936 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. George (son of Oliver Jerome Presnell and Mary C. Hicks) was born on 21 May 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Nov 2001 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Lonnie Alvin Ward, age 88, of Sugar Grove, died August 5, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir. He was a long time member of Antioch Baptist Church, a US Army veteran having served in WWII in the 88th Blue Devil Division. In honor of his love for playing music he was presented with the Brown-Hudson Folklore Award in 2011, for playing the banjo two finger style. He loved and enjoyed playing music with many of his family members and friends. He loved to bowl, loved his Lord and loved people.

Lonnie is survived by three daughters, Betty Cornett of Boone, Peggy Nicely and husband Jim of Vilas, and Stella Chambers and husband Darrell of Cornelius, North Carolina two sons, Reverend Russell Ward and wife Naomi of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Harley ward and wife Donna Newberry of Kingsport, Tennessee, five granddaughters, Ch (Cpt) Patricia Nichols and husband Ch (Ltc) Jimmy Nichols of Fort Lewis, Washington, Valarie Durham and husband Maj. Neal Durham of Midway, Georgia, Amy Lynn Cornett of Boone, Starr Nicely and husband Joe Gren of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and Christie Jones and husband Eddie of Davidson, North Carolina, five grandsons, 2 Lt. Russell Ward, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Biloxi, Mississippi, Travis Charlie Cornett and wife Amanda of Boone, Scott Garlock and Fiancee Angela Stark of Huntersville, North Carolina, Eric Neil Ward of Banner Elk and Brian Nathan Ward and wife Christy of Zionville, two sisters, Berlie Mae Ward of Elk Park, North Carolina and Rosie Hicks and husband Julius of Banner Elk, two brothers, Aris Ward and wife Grace of Elizabethton, Tennessee and Earl Ward and wife Pansey of Hudson, North Carolina, and 18 great-grandchildren and a special friend Geneva Glenn of Sugar Grove.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Hannah Ward; his father and mother, Charlie Lee Ward and Kizzie Presnell Ward; one granddaughter, Tonya Sue Nicely; and two brothers, Conard and Arnold Ward; and a son-in-law, Len Cornett.

Funeral services held at Antioch Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Daniel Lawrence, Pastor Eric Cornett and Pastor Jeff Wilson. Burial in the Ward family cemetery. Military honors, provided by American Legion Post 130 and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90.

Lonnie married Anna Hannah Ward about 1949 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Anna (daughter of Nathan Talbert Ward and Stella Star Hicks) was born on 23 Jan 1927 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Dec 2000 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in W. R. Ward Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hannah Malinda Presnell. Hannah (daughter of Nathaniel A. Presnell and Sarah Melinda Presnell) was born on 31 Dec 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 4 Feb 2000 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Ruth Farthing Bunton, 85, of Elk Park, widow of Mr. Clyde Bunton, died Monday afternoon, November 6, 1995 at Life Care Center in Banner Elk.

She was born December 4, 1909 in the Green Valley community of Watauga County, a daughter of the late Joe and Ida Harmon Farthing. She was a member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church.

Survivors include three sons, one brother and one sister. She is also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

Services were Wednesday afternoon at Mount Gilead Baptist Church with the Rev Jerry McCory and the Rev Arnt Greer officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Gilead Church cemetery

Roscoe married Cazzie Catharine Trivette about 1930 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Cazzie (daughter of Andrew Jackson Trivette and Elizabeth Ellen "Lizzie" Harmon) was born on 7 Mar 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Jun 1983 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married John Trivette about 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . John was born about 1898 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olive married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winford married Lois Gladys Turbyfill on 8 Sep 1945 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Lois (daughter of Walter Edward "Warnie" Turbyfill and Minnie Naomi Guy) was born on 10 Jan 1926 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 29 Sep 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married John Frank Campbell about 1921. John (son of George W. Campbell and Mary Naomi Finney) was born in May 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Hildra Bell Heaton about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hildra (daughter of William Lawson Heaton and Ida Estelle Norris) was born on 8 Dec 1910 in Butler, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Virgina June Harmon on 13 Apr 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Virgina (daughter of Walter Cameron Harmon and Nancy Isabell Canon) was born on 17 Nov 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 26 Nov 2002 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Mountlawn Memorial Park and Garden, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

KANNAPOLIS — The Rev. Victor Lee Trivette, 88, of 1210 Desoto Ave., Kannapolis, died Monday, July 28, 2003, at NorthEast Medical Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Charity Baptist Church, Kannapolis. The Rev. R.J. Hammond, the Rev. Curtis Parker, and the Rev. Fenton Jones will officiate. Burial will be at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Charity Baptist Church. At other times the family will receive friends at the home. Born Aug. 26, 1914, in Watauga County, he was the son of the late Maston P. Trivette and Nettie Mast Trivette. He was a retired Baptist minister having pastored for almost 60 years at 27 various churches in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina, including Young Memorial Baptist, Roberta Baptist, Central Baptist, Eastwood Baptist and Odell Baptist churches here in the Cabarrus County region. He was preceded in death by his first wife Ruby (Sally) Trivette, who died in 1996. Survivors include his 2nd. wife, Pansy Wensil Trivette; two sons, Gary Trivette and wife Lin, of Spring Hill, Fla., and Howard Trivette and wife Kay, of Concord; one brother, Earl Trivette, of Rominger; one sister, Ruby Presnell, of North Wilkesboro; one stepson, Doug Simpson and wife Rhonda, of Concord; one stepdaughter, Jeanette Leigh and husband, Houston, of Concord; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-granchildren.

Ruby married Bynum Floyd Presnell about 1945 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Bynum was born on 1 Aug 1924 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Jul 1999 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Presnell Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Son of Maston TRIVETTE and Nettie MAST.
World War II Veteran.

Watauga Democrat:
Mr. Lennie Earl Trivette, 79, of Rominger Road, Banner Elk, died Sunday morning, May 8, 2005, at his home.

He was born Sept. 24, 1925 in Watauga County, a son of Maston and Nettie Mast Trivette.

Mr. Trivette was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He retired from food services at ASU and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Glenn Trivette; three daughters, Faye Watson and husband, Roy, of Fleetwood, Mary Stines and husband, Johnny, of Banner Elk and Della Trivette of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; three sons, Bennie Trivette and wife, Connie, Wayne Trivette and Paul Trivette and wife, Ruth, all of Banner Elk; one sister, Ruby Trivette of Wilkesboro; and twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Floy Warren; and five brothers, Victor, Raymond, George, Conley and Don Trivette.

Services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Antioch Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Carl Wilson and the Rev. David Testerman. The body will lie in state at the church from 1-2 p.m. Military graveside rites and burial will follow at the Ward-Glenn Cemetery.

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Jesse Willard Ward, 84, of Butler, Tenn., passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center.
He was born on May 3, 1927 to the late Moses Parks and Della Ward. In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Fowler; seven brothers, Frank, Bob, Grover, Ben, Troy, Lonnie and Homer Ward; and a grandchild, Oliver Ryan Ward.
Jesse loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed gardening and taking walks. He also enjoyed swinging on his porch swing.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Nancy Louise Lockner Ward; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Marie and Kenith Ryan of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Lowell Ward of Kingsport, Tenn., and Michael Lynn and Darcy Ward of Mount Ulla, N.C.; a sister, Barbara Stout and husband Alan of Poga, Tenn.; a brother, Herb Ward of Mountain City, Tenn.; grandchildren, Anton Corinthian Hodge and Adrian Rayjean Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16, at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Richard Jones officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 17, at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Sugar Grove, N.C.

Family/Spouse: Nancy Louise Lockner. Nancy (daughter of James Martin Lockner and Blanie Payne) was born on 3 Mar 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jan 2022 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harmon married Bonnie Grace Guinn on 21 Aug 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie was born on 13 Jan 1910 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 15 Nov 1949 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mollie Guin Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Earp on 24 May 1935 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Margaret (daughter of Walter Lenoir Earp and Ethel J. Garrison) was born on 21 Jun 1918 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Apr 1991 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Alice Hammitt, age 91, left her earthly family on July 29th to be with her heavenly family, at Lakebridge Healthcare, following a lengthy illness.
She was born September 25th, 1921, to John Wesley Ward and Mary Ann Presnell Ward. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Lee Hammitt, in 1975. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Dewey, Clifton, Gar and Howard; and by three sisters, Martha Barr, Eve Presnell and Bessie Presnell.
She was a member of Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ and was famous for her delicious soup beans and fantastic biscuits.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Edna and Mack Presnell, Johnson City; son, Billy Hammitt, Clarksville, Georgia; Brothers, Calvin, Johnson City, James, Erwin, and William Mocksville, N.C.; grandchildren, Dwight and Angela Presnell and Crystal Mitchell, Johnson City; Great grandchildren; Garrison, Sarah Presnell and Cody Mitchell, Johnson City; great great grandson, Preston Mitchell, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Special thanks to the staff at Lakebridge Healthcare.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Hammitt will be conducted at Appalachian Funeral Home Thursday, August 1, 2013, at 8:00 P.M. with Brother Dewey Ward and Brother Eric Brown officiating. Music will be under the direction of Flossie Hamilton.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until the service hour, or at her daughter's home at other times.
Graveside service and interment will be Friday, August 2nd, 2013, at 10:30 A.M. at Highland Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends.

Mary married Murphey Lee Hammett about 1940 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Murphey was born about 1913 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1975 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Riley "Casey" Ward, 91, of Mocksville, NC died on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A native of Watauga County, he was the son of the late John Wesley Ward and Mary Ann Presnell Ward and the widower of the late Finnie Presnell Ward who died January 25, 2005. They shared more than sixty years of marriage.

Mr. Ward was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army.

He was a retired county maintenance worker and a member of Heaven Bound Full Gospel Church.

Survivors include four sons, two daughters, two brothers, 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12th, at Heaven Bound Full Gospel Church. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the time of service.

Interment will follow in the Ward Family Cemetery in Deep Gap, NC.

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JOHNSON CITY - James Elbert Ward, 84, of Johnson City went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, February 12, 2016, in the Christian Care Center of Johnson City.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County and was a son of the late John and Mary Ann Presnell Ward. Mr. Ward was a member of the Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ. He had been a salesman most of his life. Mr. Ward was an avid reader and craftsman, and loved to read his bible and loved to attend church and gospel singing.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Johnson Ward in 2005; a son, Farlen Dale Ward; five brothers, Clifton, Howard, Garfield, Dewey and Casey Ward; four sisters, Martha Ward, Mary Alice Hammitt, Evie Presnell and Bessie Lee Presnell.

Survivors include a daughter, Judy Gail Ward Archer of Johnson City; two sons, Darrell Ward and wife, Cheryl and Dwayne Ward all of Jonesborough; a brother, Calvin Ward and his wife, Ruth of Johnson City; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Sue Ward of South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Carrington Dailey and husband, Ronnie, Eric Archer and wife, Robin, Arvin Ward and wife, Martha, Amanda Fralin and husband, Aaron, Christopher Ward and wife, Ashley, Jessica and Allison Ward; thirteen great-grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 15, 2016, in the Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ, 2733 Elizabethton Highway, Johnson City, with Pastor Donny Reagan officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Other times at the home of his son, Darrell, 334 A.A. Deakins Road, Jonesborough.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, in the Highlands Cemetery, Jonesborough. Active pallbearers will be Ronnie Dailey, Charles Archer, Arvin Ward, Christopher Ward, Michael Bailey and Adam Ward.

Amos married Lesta Ellen Dugger on 1 Jun 1950 in , Wayne County, Michigan, . Lesta (daughter of Roseman Manuel Dugger and Charlotte Jane Hartley) was born on 29 Apr 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 May 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Mike Ward, 84, Roan Mountain, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Avery County, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Benjamin & Vinna Flander Ward. He3 had been working with Mountain Crafts since the early 1960's. He was a member of the Flat Springs Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister.


Survivors include his Wife: Della Fair Mann Ward, Life Care Center, and Elizabethton. One Son: Kelly Ward, Roan Mountain. Several nieces & nephews.


Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in the Flat Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

John married Della Fare Mann about 1960 in North Carolina, , , . Della (daughter of Charles William Mann and Myrtle Bell Clawson) was born about 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 30 Dec 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Roger Lee Guy (Feb. 1, 1949 to May 15, 2019), Beloved Brother and Uncle, age 70, from the Flat Springs Community passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Duke University Medical Center.

Roger was a lifelong resident of Flat Springs, NC and lifetime member of Flat Springs Baptist Church. He began working for WAMY at age 16 seeding pines. Throughout his life he worked at Lees-McRae College, farming, carpentry, and gave 30 years of faithful service with U.S. Textiles in Newland in maintenance and security. He conscientiously and happily looked after his Mother and her home, as well as watching over and helping his sister. He was the best uncle anyone could ever hope to have. He was a loyal friend. He was the best of us.

Roger was preceded in death by his Father: Stewart B. Guy; and his Mother: Susie Ward Guy Trivett; his Step-father: Haskel B. Trivett; and one Brother: Kurt S. Guy. He is survived by his Brother: Vernon M. Guy and wife Karen; and his Sisters: Deloris Guy Lentz and Linda Guy Clawson, and Sister-in-law: Nancy Guy, as well as special Cousin: Lois Bunton. Roger is also survived by his Nephews and Nieces: Tony Guy, Elaine Guy Lorenzen, Lincoln Clawson, Stewart Lentz, Steve Clawson, Byron Clawson, Rebeka Guy Clawson, Ralph E. Lentz II, Shannon Guy, Chastity Guy and Travis Guy. Several grand-nieces and nephews also survive him. He was especially close to Arizona Clawson Gragg, Emily Clawson, Liberty Clawson, and Dakota Guy. Roger leaves behind many friends, and particularly his special Friend: Jo-Anne Dugger. Dean Estep and Brian Miller will officiate the services. Reba and Keith Church will provide special singing.

Visitation will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Flat Springs Baptist Church, with the funeral service at 3 p.m. Interment will follow in the Flat Springs Cemetery. His seven nephews will serve as pallbearers.

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

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

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

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Howard Donald Horney Jr., age 78, of Banner Elk, passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at Carolina Caring in Newton. He was born on May 21, 1941, in Avery County to the late Olive Ward and Howard Donald Horney Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife: Margaret Horney; one Brother: Bobby Horney; and one Son: Eric Horney.

Howard was a loving father and grandfather. He was a member of the Elk Valley Baptist Church. Howard loved traveling to Arizona when he could. He was a very creative man that enjoyed working with his hands.

Those he left to cherish his memory are two Daughters: Pam Williams and husband Jimmy of Taylorsville, and Lysa Triantafillou and husband Jim of New Hill; two Grandsons: Ben Williams of Asheville and Anthony Triantafillou of New Hill; two Brothers: Gary Horney and wife April and Roscoe Horney and Lucille Carpenter both of Banner Elk; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at the Elk Valley Baptist Church in Elk Park.

Interment will be at the church cemetery immediately after the service.

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Carroll married Dorris Esther Church about 1945. Dorris (daughter of Wiley Charlton Church and Ellen Catharine Bunton) was born on 24 Jun 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 4 Mar 2005 in Blount County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Jack C. Campbell, 81, 130 Earl Avenue, Elizabethton, died Sunday, June 25, 2006 in the Hermitage Health Care Center.

A native of Johnson County, he was the son of the late John Frank and Rosa Ward Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a member of Stout Hill Church of Christ and a retired logger. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Irick Campbell; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carol Ann and John Guin, and Edith Guy of Elizabethton and Lisa and Gary Potter of Hudson, N.C.; three grandsons, Jason and Joshua Potter and Jonathan Guin. Two brothers, Joe Campbell of Hampton and Jim Campbell of Butler.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Irick officiating. Graveside and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2006 in Whitehead Cemetery. Music will be provided by the Laurel Creek Trio.

Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday will be: Jason Potter, Joshua Potter, John Guin, Gary Potter, Eddie Clawson and Donnie Cable. Honorary Pallbearers will be friends of the family, members of Stout Hill Church of Christ, special co-workers, Dagil Moody and Paul Clawson.

The family will receive friends from 6–8 p.m. Thursday in the chapel prior to the service hour. Friends may also call at the residence at any time. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday. Military honors will be provided by the Tennessee National Guard.

Jack married Norma Jean Irick about 1959. Norma (daughter of Dallas Carrol Irick and Anna Mae Hicks) was born on 5 Sep 1941; died on 2 Nov 2022; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Helen Ward Huffman, 77, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Hilda Heaton Ward.
In earlier years, Helen was a truck driver. In more recent years she was a health care provider. She loved to make people laugh and play jokes on them. She was a member of Borderview Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Douglas Montgomery.
Survivors include her son, William Thomas “Billy” Montgomery and wife Angie, Johnson City; a step-son, Keith Wayne Huffman and wife Sherry; three grandchildren, Timbra (Eric) Wright, Ashley Huffman and husband Kayode Awowoyin, and Cody Howell (Cassie) Huffman; four great-grandchildren, C.J., Charlie, Cleo and Mac; and two sisters, Martha “Teen” Ward Walsh and Mildred Ward Winters. Several nieces also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Lyons officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, at Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section).

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Mr. Millard M. Trivett, of Vilas, North Carolina, died at Watauga Medical Center. Mr. Trivett was born August 22, 1930 in Johnson County, Tennessee, a son of the late George Calvin Trivett and June Harmon Trivett. He served in the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and retired after 21 years of service. After returning from the military, he was an employee for Yates Electric Company for 5 years, then joining Hodges (Klink) Moving and Storage for 21 years. Mr. Trivett was a member and former treasurer of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church for 27 years. Mr. Trivett is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Anderson Trivett of the home; two sons, Robert "Bob" Trivett and wife Janet of Zionville, and James Trivett and wife Libby of Vilas; three granddaughters, Nancy Isaacs and husband Travis of Vilas, Bobbie Sue Hood of Zionville, and Emily Trivett of Zionville; two grandsons, Kevin Trivett and wife Jennifer of Vilas, and Robert Dale Trivett and wife Amy of Boone; two sisters, Geraldine Ward and husband Bob of Valle Crucis, and Ava Trivett of Boone, and two brothers, Bill Trivett and wife Peggy of Boone, and G.C. Trivett and wife Karen of Lenoir. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, two aunts, and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Wilma Jean Greene Trivett.

Millard married Ella Mae Anderson on 29 Aug 1953 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Ella (daughter of Bynum M. Anderson and Lucy F. Hayes) was born on 23 Jun 1933 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Aug 2014 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jimmy Dean Ward, age 60, of Lenoir went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1961 in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late James Willard Ward and Margaret Arnold. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Jeffery Potter.

Jimmy was a loving and caring family man who lived for his children. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Liberty Baptist Church. Jimmy had a passion for video games and all things Star Trek. He shared this passion with his lifelong best friend, Roger Mitchell of Lenoir. They have shared 38 years of ups and downs and were the true definition of a “ride or die” friend.

Survivors include his three children, Erin Ward of Hickory, Enya Ward and Jimmy “Dean” Ward, both of Lenoir; step-mother, Jackie Ward of Gamewell; two brothers, Paul “David” Ward and Charles Hamby, both of Lenoir; four sisters, Debbie Dickens and husband Norman, Tammy Griffin and husband Eddie, all of Tennessee, Jeanna Warhurst and husband Troy, and Wendy Whitt, all of Lenoir; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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ELIZABETHTON- Grace Reed, 80, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Franklin Woods Hospital.

She was a loving Pastor's wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her children with all her heart. Mrs. Reed was of the Pentecostal faith and was well known for her southern gospel singing. She traveled everywhere with her husband singing and spreading the gospel.

She was preceded in death by her son; Paul Wesley Reed; parents, Harmon and Bonnie Grace Presnell; 2 sisters, Helen Sue Jenkins and Hazel Lambert; 2 brothers, Paul Presnell and Sherrill Presnell.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Evangelist Phil Reed; 7 children, Roy Reed and wife Cindy, Donna Reed, Mark Reed, Grace Ann White and husband Scott, Geneva Carriger and husband Gerald, Daniel Reed, James Reed and wife Shelby; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brother, Billy Presnell; several nieces and nephews.

The going home celebration will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 11, 2018 in the East chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Pastor G.B. Garland and Evangelist Johnny Persinger officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until the service hour.

Graveside services will follow at McCarty cemetery, Jonesborough. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Sarah Lucille Birchfield, 87 of Limestone entered into God’s glorious Kingdom Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1936 in Washington County. Lucille was a devout Pentecostal by faith. She enjoyed singing, attending church services, revivals and spending time with her friends and family. Lucille also loved the family dog, “Buddy” who was a great companion and comfort to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Margaret Earp Ward; a sister, Mary Radford; her late husband, Robert Miller; her children, Darryl Byrd, Kevin Byrd, Joel Byrd and Kathy Byrd.
Lucille leaves behind a family whom she treasured and loved, Allen Byrd and wife, Tammy of Limestone, Brenda Adams and husband, Mark of Elizabethton, Ivan Byrd of Telford and Wade Byrd and wife, Lori of Johnson City; brothers, J.R. Ward and wife, Sandra and Paul Ward and wife, Nadine; sisters, Betty Cochran and Pauline Honeycutt; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews. Lucille will always be remembered by her walk with Jesus Christ, her love, compassion and her kindness.
Funeral services for Lucille will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, Mat 13, 2023 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Rev. Wesley Ward officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the service hour. Graveside services will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Life Care Center of Gray for the love and care shown to Lucille during her last days here on earth.

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JOHNSON CITY - Jack Presnell, 73, Johnson City passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 in the James H. Quillen Medical Center. He was a native of Banner Elk, NC and was the son of the late Conley and Bessie Lee Ward Presnell. Jack retired from Empire Furniture Company and attended Johnson City Baptist Temple. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served is country during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Jason Presnell.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Presnell; three children, Jeff Presnell and wife, Elizabeth of Kingsport, Janet Presnell and Justin Presnell both of the home. Five sisters, Freda Presnell of Johnson City, Peggy Stewart of West Virginia, Bonnie Sims and husband, Teddy of Elizabethton, Vernie Turbyfill and husband, Teddy of Jonesborough and Lucy Ollis and husband, Gary of Johnson City; three grandchildren, Shannon, Taylor and Gavin Presnell; also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Jack will be conducted at 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Rev. Wilkie Brookshire officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 5, 2021 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex. Pallbearers will be Teddy Sims, Teddy Turbyfill, Gary Ollis, Jeff Presnell, Justin Presnell and Gavin Presnell. Bill Cash will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

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

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

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

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

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

Jacqueline married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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Jerry Allen Cress, 57, of Mountain City, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 3, 1963 to the late Allen Cress and Peggy Ward Cress in Carter County, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jeffrey Allen Cress. Jerry was a friend to everyone and would do anything to help anyone. He enjoyed traveling and enjoyed life. Jerry was a proud Daddy and Grandfather.

Those left to cherish his memories include his sister, Donna Lipford and husband Richard of Conover, NC; son, Shelby Cress and wife Shelbi of Ripley, TN; grandson, Brody Cress; one nephew, Dawson Cress of Mountain City, TN; one niece, Jennifer Hawkins and husband Mike of Hickory, NC and several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins and several special friends.

It was Jerry’s request to be cremated and no formal service will be held.