Elizabeth (Morefield)

Elizabeth married John B. Morefield about 1824. John (son of John Morefield, Sr. and Mrs Morefield) was born about 1803 in North Carolina, , , ; died after 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Parents were possibly John B. and Elizabeth Morefield of North Carolina.

Susannah married James H. Michaels about 1849. James (son of William Michael and Sarah (Michael)) was born in Feb 1824 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vincent married Delilah West about 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Delilah was born about 1833 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Elizabeth Lucinda Owens about 1879. Elizabeth was born about 1862 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1880 Johnson County, TN Census
District 1
Household 93
James H. Michaels 55NC
Susan53TN
Harrison A.13TN
Dilana O. 9TN

Delilah married John Henry Arnold on 30 Oct 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James M. Arnold and Elizabeth Davis) was born in Mar 1865 in Kentucky, , , ; died on 7 Sep 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Irving Rowland Jenkins on 19 Feb 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Irving (son of Rowland Jenkins and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson) was born in Feb 1848 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Feb 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Joseph W. Dunn about 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph was born on 20 Oct 1844 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Mar 1923 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret E. Gentry on 20 Jul 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Nathaniel Taylor Jenkins on 31 Jan 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nathaniel (son of Emanuel J. Jenkins and Nancy Owens) was born on 20 Jan 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Michaels Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Charles Henley Winters about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Martin Woodrow Winters and Mary Alice Morefield) was born on 2 Jun 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Mar 1976 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; was buried in Michaels Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married John R. Winters about 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Martin Woodrow Winters and Mary Alice Morefield) was born on 24 May 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1970 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Winters Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married John Edward Slimp on 8 Sep 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of David J. Slimp and Harriet E. Nave) was born in Feb 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annice married Wiley Greer on 23 Jun 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wiley (son of William Alexander "Alex" Greer and Martha Louisa "Lou" Love) was born on 18 Mar 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 1 Mar 1968 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LENOIR, N.C. – Ruth Leona Arnold, age 96, of 1232-A Norwood St., Lenoir, N.C., and formerly of the Neva Community, Mountain City, Tenn., passed away Saturday, July 26, 2003, at her residence. She was a native of Johnson County and was born April 24, 1907, to the late John and Ollie Michaels Arnold. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Daniel Arnold; one son, Worley Sexton; one grandson, Mike Sexton; one granddaughter, Nancy Lee Morefield; three sisters, Maude Slemp, Susie Winters and Annie Greer; and two brothers, Clinton Arnold and Baxter Arnold. Ruth was a homemaker, enjoyed quilting and working puzzle books, and attended Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Dorothy Reece, Laurel Bloomery, Tenn., Ollie Presnell, Zionville, N.C., and Ruby Earp and husband Johnny, Lenoir, N.C.; two sons, Lonnie Arnold, Lenoir, N.C., and Connie Arnold, Wortburg, Tenn.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; special friends Rev. Jack Moses and wife Gladys of First Freewill Baptist Church of Lenoir, the late Charlie Hux and Joe Hux. Funeral services for Ruth Leona Arnold will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003, from the chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Moses and Rev. Billy Stiles to officiate. Active pallbearers will be Tim Leonard, Sam Reid, Rick Townsend, David Mains, Garner Icenhour, David Sexton and Johnny Cress. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Floyd Barker, Dr. John Bowen, Dr. Darsia, Dr. John Tye and Dr. Don Tarr. Music will be under the direction of Lisa Hackney, Alice Robinson and The Fletcher Family. The family will receive friends from 12-12:30 p.m. prior to services at the chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park.

Ruth married Mack A. "Daniel" Arnold after 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mack (son of John Arnold and Rachel E. Morefield) was born on 21 Sep 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Mar 1964 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, Neatherly Road, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Elmer married Lucy E. Able on 28 Aug 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucy (daughter of Robert S. Able and Melvina Elizabeth Pennington) was born about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1969 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Ella Ray on 28 May 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ella was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Nelle M. Neely on 2 Jan 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nelle (daughter of Isaac Andrew Neely and Susan Ellen Hand) was born on 18 Jun 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Woods Scott Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHADY VALLEY, Tenn. -- George D. Jenkins, 90, of 358 George Jenkins Road, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Jenkins was a native of Johnson County and was born on Feb. 22, 1912, to the late Nathaniel and Mollie Michael Jenkins. He was an honorary staff member of the Fourth Legislative District, appointed colonel aide de camp on the Governor's staff, a former Johnson County road commissioner and retired farmer. Mr. Jenkins was a member of Ackerson Creek Christian Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Taylor Jenkins; a son, George Jenkins Jr.; six brothers, Jess, Tom, Carl, Roy, Wes and Bob Jenkins; two sisters, Vennie Jenkins and Dora Dyson; and a granddaughter, Michele Sluder.

Survivors: two daughters, Betty and husband Herbert Sluder, Winchester, Va., and Edith Jenkins, Shady Valley; two sons, Edsel and wife June Jenkins, Bristol Tennessee, and Ralph and wife Bessie Jenkins, Mountain City, Tenn.; two sisters, Annis Winters, Damascus and Louise Duvall, Mountain City; six grandsons; one granddaughter; two great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Mr. Jim Hutchinson and Mr. Jim Sherman to officiate. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2003, at the Blevins Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Hutchinson, Dr. Floyd Barker, Tony Long, Randall Garland, Christopher Garland, Jim Plummer, Gerald Buckles, Mike Robinson and Lonnie Long. Honorary pallbearers will be Ted Callahan, Tom Bentley, Bob Doyle, Leonard Lewis, Wade Woods, Jim May, Jeff Love, Brett Keesee, Dr. Floyd Barker and Dr. Emory Robinette.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home.
Friends may also call at the residence, 358 George Jenkins Road, Shady Valley, at any time.

George married Mary Ellen Taylor about 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Garfield Taylor and Nora Mae Morefield) was born on 24 Mar 1917 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia; died on 23 Aug 2002 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Nina Stanley on 11 Oct 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nina was born about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1996 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dora Dyson, 81, Damascus, Virginia, died Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. She was a native of Johnson County, Tennessee, a daughter to the late Nat and Molly Jenkins and had lived in Damascus, Virginia for the past 40 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two daughters, three sons, two sisters, Annis Winters and Louise Duvall, one brother, George Jenkins.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Warren Wilson and Rev. Frank Woods officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert married Mary Chessie Corum on 4 Dec 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 2 May 1932; died on 20 Feb 2021 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby Winters Dugger, age 88, formerly of 1815 Southside Road, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009 in the Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center following an extended illness.

She was a native of Johnson County and a daughter of the late John and Susan Arnold Winters. Mrs. Dugger was a member of Southside Christian Church. She had worked in food service at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center and at McDonald's, Elizabethton. For many years, she enjoyed being a volunteer at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dugger was preceded in death by her husband, Tip Dugger, two sons: Terry Lee Dugger and Randy Tip Dugger, one daughter: Helen Ann Grindstaff, and one granddaughter: Jennifer Grindstaff.

Mrs. Dugger is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: David and Evelyn Dugger, Elizabethton, a daughter-in-law: Eva Dugger, Camden, TN, a son-in-law: Dennis Grindstaff, Elizabethton, grandchildren: Melissa Clemons, Kevin Grindstaff, Melanie Barnett, Terra Wampler, Derek Cornett, Sarah Younce, Rikki Dugger and J. L. Thomas, nineteen great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law: Seffie Dugger, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Dugger will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, September 27th in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Mr. Derek Cornett and Mr. Michael Koruschak, ministers, officiating. Music will be under the direction of No Name But His and Charles Dugger. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday in the chapel prior to the service. Friends may also call at the residence at other times. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, September 28th at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Those attending are welcome to meet the family at 10:50 a.m. Monday at the cemetery for the service. Active pallbearers will be Steven Cornett, Ben Barnett, Dale Barnett, Joseph Younce, Kevin Grindstaff and Gary Simerly.

Ruby married Tipton "Tip" Dugger on 2 Feb 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tipton (son of William David Dugger and Nancy Jane White) was born on 20 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ethel R. Woods, age 89, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on March 19, 1927 to the late Johnny and Maude Arnold Slimp. In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by her grandson, David Mullis; great grandchild, Daniel Mullis; brothers: Earl, Bascom, and Ray Slemp.

Ethel was a wonderful, kind, generous, and caring lady who made everyone feel most important. She adored her family, especially her grandchildren and her church family. She enjoyed gardening and flowers and loved her pets.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Ethel is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Eller and husband Danny; sisters: Mary Cornett and Nell May; grandchildren: Kevin Mullis and Chequita Meade Gorman and husband Peter; great grandchildren: Johnathan and wife Jessica, Angel, Jessica and Christian; great-great grandchildren: Gabe, Tyler, Javon, Collin and Chloe; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastors Steven Spencer, Chuck Morefield and Shannon Courtner officiating. Special music will be provided by the Calvary Baptist Church Choir. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Slemp Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick May, Terry Slemp, Lee Farley, Kenneth Johnson, Clint Dunn and Charlie Morefield. Honorary pallbearers are Rick Farley, Willie Arnold, and Rev. Russell Ward.

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Mary Lynn Cornett, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born on March 1, 1929 in Johnson County, TN to the late Johnny Edward Slemp and Maude Ann Arnold Slemp. In addition to her parents, Mary Lynn was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cornett; sister, Ethel Woods, brothers, Earl Slemp, Bascom Slemp and Ray Slemp.

Mary Lynn enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening and working puzzles. She enjoyed a lifetime of fishing. Mary Lynn was also very proud of her grapevine. She was a member of Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Millie Arnold and husband Willie, Judy Ellison and husband Jerry; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Arnold and wife Cheryll, Kristy Livermore and husband Eugene, Wesley Arnold and wife Sybil, and J.R. Ellison, great-grandchildren, Kaden Livermore, Ezra Livermore, Parker Derry, sister, Nell May, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2019 from the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shannon Courtner officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-1:00 prior to the funeral service. The graveside service and interment will follow at the Slemp Cemetery (Slemp Branch Rd.). Pallbearers will be, Steve Dunn, Wayne Vaught, Warren May, Ben May, James Brewer and Keith Gwinn. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Mullis, Danny Eller, Ed Walker, Willie Arnold, J.R. Ellison, Jerry Ellison, Wesley Arnold, Jeffrey Arnold, and Eugene Livermore.

The family would like to express the sincere thanks and appreciation to Margaret "Granny" Trivette for her vigilance, Mountain City Care Center staff and Amedysis Hospice.

Mary married Harold F. Cornett, Sr. about 1946. Harold (son of Wade Cornett and Lacy (Cornett)) was born on 5 Mar 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Feb 1998 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cress Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married Vonie C. Dunn about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Vonie (son of Elbert J. Dunn and Alice Pope) was born on 18 Jun 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jul 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Fred M. Mast on 14 Sep 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Fred (son of Wiley Arthur Mast and Mary Louise Brown) was born about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Oct 1992 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pearl Marie Jones, age 101 of Mountain City, TN, Forge Creek Community, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, June 12, 2022 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born on March 9, 1921 in Ashe County, NC to the late Wiley Potter and Hilda Dunn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Daniel Jones; son, Paul Jones; sisters, Carrie Mast, Edna Fletcher, and Ruth Dunn; and brothers, Glenn Johnson and Fred Dunn.

Pearl was a member of Hammons Chapel Church. She loved going to church and being with her family very much. She worked many years as a cook for the Johnson County School System. Pearl enjoyed gardening and especially loved to cook for her family. She also loved to sing and had a beautiful voice.

Survivors include her daughter, Betty Rutherford; son, Ray Jones (Debbie); daughter-in-law, Lois Jones; grandchildren; Danny Jones (Malena), Michael Jones (Pam), Douglas Rutherford, Mark Rutherford, Sheila Miller (Brian), Cecelia Giantonio, and Billy Ray Jones (Faith); seven great grandchildren, fifteen great-great grandchildren and seven great-great-great grandchildren; and sister, Ethel Banks.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Josh Giddings officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow at the Dunn Cemetery (Forge Creek Rd.) Pallbearers will be Pearl’s great grandchildren.

Marvin married Effie V. Greer on 9 Dec 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Effie (daughter of Noah Henly Greer and Ruth Styke) was born on 16 Jun 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1991 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vernon married Juanita Marie Smith about 1955. Juanita was born on 8 Feb 1937 in , Washington County, Virginia, ; died on 11 Jun 2022 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Dorothy Lee Scott, age 90, passed away on December 30, 2021 at Mountain City Care and Rehab. Dorothy was born in Shady Valley on February 9, 1931 in Shady Valley to the late Jesse Taylor Jenkins and Nelle Mae Neely Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alton Scott and the father of her daughter, Loyd Lowe.

Dot is now running down the streets of gold to meet her husband, Charles and all her other loved ones. Dot was an active member of the Shady Valley Presbyterian Church and past moderator of the Ladies Circle. She served on several county committees and boards, including director of the Shady Valley Senior Citizens, Bristol, VA utilities board and worked for Raytheon.

Dot always looked beautiful and never looked or acted her age. People loved coming to visit and talking to her because she always listened and told you what she thought. She had many friends and made many more at the care facility. She loved music of all kinds, she was an avid reader, loved shopping and watching the Hallmark channel. She also loved all of the four legged friends who came to visit.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Lorrie Shumate and husband John; brother, Carroll Jenkins and wife Eloise; nephews, Jeff Jenkins and wife Cindy, Greg Jenkins and wife Tabitha; several cousins.

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Carroll Dean Jenkins, 84, passed away at the Bristol Regional Hospital on September 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Nelle (Neely) Jenkins; sister, Dorothy Scott, and brother-in-law, Charles Scott.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Eloise Patton Jenkins; two sons, Jeff Jenkins and wife Cindy, Greg Jenkins and wife Tabitha; three grandchildren, Colton, Lenzie, and Andrew; sister in law, Karen Buckles and husband Gerald; brother in law, Max Patton and wife Lucy; niece, Lori Shumate and husband John.

Carroll was a 1957 graduate of Johnson County High School. During his life, Carroll served our country in the United Sates Army, he worked in sales and managed his own business, and also worked for Kennemetal for 20 years before his retirement. His passion was gardening and yard work He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed collecting guns. Carroll was a member of Shady Valley Church of Christ and was baptized on April 1, 2020.

The graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Blevins Cemetery in Shady Valley, TN with Minister David B. Jones officiating.

Carroll married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Ralph Jenkins, age 73, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2017. He was born on May 25, 1943 in Johnson County, TN to the late George and Mary Ellen Taylor Jenkins. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his brother, George D. Jenkins Jr. and by a brother-in-law, Herbert Sluder.
Ralph was an avid outdoorsman who truly loved the outdoors. He especially loved fishing, gardening and working in his yard. He retired from Hanes Brand Inc. in 2008. He was a member of Mountain City Church of Christ.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 32 years, Bessie Eastridge Jenkins; sons: Stewart, Kevin and Micah; step sons: Jerry Stanley, Steven Stanley and Tony Stanley; sisters: Betty Sluder of Winchester, VA and Edith Jenkins of Shady Valley, TN; brother, Edsel Jenkins and wife June of Bristol, TN; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service for Ralph will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with Pastor Buddy Morefield officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside service and entombment will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Tony Stanley, Jerry Stanley, Steve Stanley, Justin Stanley, Derek Baker and Ron Shupe. Honorary pallbearer is Ken Lane.

Ralph married Bessie Lee Eastridge about 1964. Bessie (daughter of Thomas Franklin Eastridge and Deldia Dora Rupard) was born on 5 Jun 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jan 2020 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bob Jenkins, age 79, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Watauga Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born February 28, 1938 to the late Roy Jenkins and Nina Cannon Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James and sister-in-law, Lucille Jenkins; a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Roger Crowder; a brother-in-law, Claude Egger and Shirley Eggers Jenkins, the mother of his children.

He was a member of Ackerson Creek Church of Christ and enjoyed gardening and farming and spending time with is family.

Those left to cherish his memory include one daughter: Karen Jenkins of Mountain City, TN; one son: Darren Jenkins and wife April of Trade, TN; one sister: Ann Jenkins Eggers; four grandchildren: Christi Gentry and husband Brad; Cheri Lipford and husband Craig, all of Mountain City, TN; Dustin Jenkins and Julia Jenkins, both of Trade, TN. Four great-grandchildren: Abby Lipford, Peyton Gentry, Cristen (C.J.) Lipford and Ella Gentry, all of Mountain City, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Silver Angels in home care, Emily McQueen, FNP, Johnson County Rescue Squad and the Staff of Mountain City Care Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. from the Charles B. Hux Chapel at Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Minister Bud Gentry officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 9, 2017 from Reece Memorial Cemetery. Everyone will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers are: Dustin Jenkins, Brad Gentry, Craig Lipford, Larry Eggers, Gary Eggers, Jimmy Jenkins and Ray Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers are: Tim and K.C. Keene, Mountain City Care Center Doctors and Staff, Johnson County Rescue Squad and EMS.

Bob married Shirley Mae Eggers on 25 Jun 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Shirley (daughter of William Howard Taft Eggers and Rosa Ella Miller) was born on 8 Dec 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 2015 in Forsyth County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles "Chuck" Nathaniel Jenkins Sr., age 64, of 432 D. Reece Road, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born May 10, 1954, in Mountain City, Tennessee to Robert "Bob" Ray Jenkins and Mary Chessie Corum Jenkins. In addition to his father, Chuck was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Luke Reece.

Chuck was a retired service technician with Heritage Propane. Chuck was a very active member of the Mountain City Church of Christ, where he was an elder, teacher, and the treasurer. He enjoyed woodworking, riding motorcycles, fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

He was a member of the Johnson County High School class of 1972.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife of 43 years, Diane Reece Jenkins; a son, Nathan Jenkins and wife Rebecca of Johnson City, Tennessee; a daughter, Lesley Hughes and husband Josh of Johnson City, Tennessee; his mother, Mary Chessie Jenkins of Mountain City, Tennessee; a sister, Patricia Jackson and husband Ralph of Bristol, Virginia; grandchildren, Eli and Savannah Jenkins and Jordan Hughes. He is also survived by a nephew, David Arnold and wife Kim of Bristol, Virginia; a great niece, Ellie Arnold; mother-in-law, Mary Reece; sister-in-law, Carolyn Dalton and husband Bob of Walland, Tennessee; brother-in-law, David Reece and wife Jennifer of Maryville, Tennessee; nephews Robby Reece and Lucas Reece; a niece Anna Reece.

Funeral Services for Chuck will be conducted on Friday, April 12, 2019, at 7:00 pm from the Mountain City Church of Christ with Ministers Chuck Stewart and Terry Jones to officiate. The family will receive friends from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment for Chuck will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the Jenkins Cemetery on Ackerson Creek Road. Active Pallbearers will be Johnny Howard, Dustin Roush, Van Neely, Eric Wallace, David Arnold, Brad Woods, Rick Moore, and Brad Reece. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Trivette, Bud Townsend, Joe Simcox, Mike Adams, Bill Cockett, Larry Vanherants, Tom Tester, Steve Hawkins, Jeff Rupard, Aaron Cornett, John Greever, Tony Rhudy, and Jim Neely.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Delmer Earl Mast, age 82, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He passed away peacefully at home. He was born on January 17, 1937 to the late Fred and Carrie mast in Shouns, Tennessee. Earl proudly served in the US Army Where he was stationed in Alaska and was honorably discharged on September 30, 1965. He retired from General Motors of Wilmington, Delaware on June 1, 1991. Earl attended Nelson Chapel Baptist Church. Earl loved to spend his time working outdoors, especially mowing.

Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife, Arzella, daughter, Elaine Greer and husband Richard, son, Michael Mast and fiancé Sue, grandchildren, Laura, Matthew, Michael, Brittany, Shane; great grandchildren, Lexi, Brooklyn, Aubrey, Emerson and Easton, sisters, Thelma Hammons, Lois Atwood and husband Earl, and Gay Triplett, brothers, Carl Mast and wife Phyllis and Ray Mast, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 10-11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service followed at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mike McNutt and Chris Atwood officiating. Graveside service and interment followed at the Mast Cemetery with Pastor Bill Worley officiating. Pallbearers were Michael Mast, Matthew Greer, Carl Mast, David Mast, Phil Mast and Michael Greer. Honorary pallbearers were Shane Knick, Ray Mast, Scott Mast, Chris Atwood, Robert Wilson and Members of the Men's Adult Sunday School Class.

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Roger W. Morefield, age 70, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee,(Sugar Creek Community) passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1949, in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Marvin Morefield and Effie Greer Morefield. In addition to his parents Roger was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Gentry, three brothers, Johnny, Charles and Jack Morefield.

Roger was a 1969 Johnson County High School Graduate. He had worked at the Pottery Plant in Laurel Bloomery, Shoe plant in Mountain City and at Mobay in Damascus, VA. Roger was also a farmer all of his life and had since retired.

He was a member of Stateline Baptist Church.

Roger is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Ann Vannoy Morefield. They were married February 16, 1973. He is also survived by one daughter, Effie Mink and husband Doug, two grandchildren, Austin and Andrew Mink, one brother, Ralph Morefield and wife Sheila, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastors Michael Icenhour and Paul Graybeal officiating. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Stateline Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Tester, Randy Eller, Mike Morefield, Bob Mink Chris Summerow and Jeff Lipford. Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Mink, Wayne Gentry, Steve Carlson, Jack Eller, Josh Perkins, Dr. Kahn and The Men at Stateline Baptist Church.