John Morefield, Sr.

John married Mrs Morefield about 1796 in North Carolina, , , . Mrs was born about 1780 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vincent married Margaret "Peggy" Neatherly on 2 Sep 1819 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1800 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth (Morefield) about 1824. Elizabeth was born about 1806 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martha H. (Morefield) before 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born about 1840 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1900 Census of Johnson County, TN, Harriet(te) is living in the household of her son Benjamin.

Harriet married about 1846 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Matilda J. Minick on 20 Jun 1852 in Washington County, , , Virginia. Matilda was born about 1831 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

William married Eliza A. (Morefield) about 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born about 1839 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Susan C. (Morefield) about 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born about 1844 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(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]

Benjamin married Martha J. Hicks about 1873. Martha (daughter of James Hicks and Emeline (Hicks)) was born in Jan 1852 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sirenia Florentine McQueen. Sirenia (daughter of Samuel E. Payton McQueen and Mary Ann Cornett) was born on 18 Jun 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 May 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cornett Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John R. and Carrie M. were twins.

Family/Spouse: Ellander W. "Ellen" McElyea. Ellander (daughter of John McElyea and Catherine Tester) was born about 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lois B. Crockett about 1882 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Lois was born about 1862 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roderick married Mary "Polly" Forrester on 11 Jul 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary M. Crigger on 10 Aug 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Daniel Crigger and Matilda Lanter) was born about 1856 in Wythe County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Darthula "Jenny" Crigger on 2 Jan 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Darthula (daughter of Daniel Crigger and Matilda Lanter) was born on 16 Mar 1850 in Wythe County, , , Virginia; died on 24 Nov 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cornett Cemetery, , 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]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, April 24, 1968
Charlie Newton Morefield, age 83, Mountain City, Rt. 3, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital Wednesday, 8:30 P.M., after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and a member of the Dewey Christian Church. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Martha Hicks Morefield.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Relda G. Morefield, Mountain City; four sons Emmett Morefield, Knoxville; Oscar Morefield, Mountain City; Carson Morefield, Mountain City; two daughters, Mrs. Virgie Forrester, Mountain City and Mrs. Ruby Danner, Mountain City and one brother, Carl Morefield, Jenkins, Ky.
20 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren[sic] also survive.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, at 2:00 P.M, with the Rev. H.T. Mabry and Rev. William Ware officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery.
Pall-bearers[sic] were grandsons.
Flower-bearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Charlie married Marelda "Relda" Gentry on 11 Oct 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Marelda (daughter of Ferdinand C. Gentry and Louisa (Gentry)) was born in Sep 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, December 26, 1945
GENETIE MOREFIELD
Genetie Pearl Morefield, 55, died at her home in Neva, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., after a three-months illness. She was a life-time resident of Johnson county and a member of the Neva Free Will Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Morefield; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Guinn of Neva; three sons, Robert Morefield of McDowell, West Virginia, Elbert Morefield of Shouns, Tennessee, and Private First Class Oliver Morefield in Germany; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Morefield, Mrs. Tina Slamons, and Mrs. Maggie Gentry, all of Johnson City, and Mrs. Murry Jenkins of Doeville; four brothers, Isaac Morefield of Bristol, Charley Morefield of Doeville, and Jess Morefield and Karl Morefield both of Jenkins, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Neva Free Will Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Earl Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the Stout Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.


"Johnson County News," Thursday, December 27, 1945
MRS. GENETIE PEARL MOREFIELD
Funeral services for Mrs. Genetie Pearl Morefield, 55, who died at her home at Neva, Tuesday, after a three-month illness, were held Thursday at the Neva Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Campbell officiating.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Morefield; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Guinn of Neva; three sons, Robert Morefield of McDowell, W. Va., Elbert Morefield of Shouns and Pfc. Oliver Morefield stationed in Germany; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Morefield, Mrs. Tina Salmons, and Mrs. Maggie Gentry, all of Johnson City, and Mrs. Murray Jenkins of Doeville; four brothers, Isaac Morefield of Bristol, Charlie Morefield of Doeville and Jess and Carl Morefield of Jenkins, Ky.

Genetie married Joseph Morefield on 6 Nov 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Alexander Morefield and Nancy Matilda Estep) was born in Jun 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jun 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, April 26, 1967
Wilburn Floyd Morefield. . .
Wilburn Floyd Morefield, age 78, Mountain City, died at the Grayson Hotel Monday at 6 p.m.
Mr. Morefield was a native of Johnson County. He was a retired farmer. He was the son of the late James B. and Ellen McElyea Morefield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lona, who died March 7, 1960. He was a member of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Junior, Portsmouth, Va., and Burl, Deep Gap, N.C.; three daughters, Mrs. Kate Walker, Neva, Mrs. Verna Mae Greer, Troutville, Va., Mrs. Crete Proffitt, Salem, Va.; two brothers, W.W. Morefield, Neva, J.G. Morefield, Lewiston, Idaho; four sisters, Mrs. Zola Moody, Mountain City, Mrs. Carie Mae Proffitt, Mrs. Ivaree Arnold and Mrs. Rena Hambo, all of Neva; and 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. from the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. H.C. Price and Rev. D.C. Byrd officiating. Pallbearers will be friends and neighbors and flower bearers will be ladies of the church and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (today) at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Morefield cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Wilburn married Lona Forrester about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lona was born about 1891; died on 7 Mar 1960 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morefield Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Catharine "Maggie" Furches about 1916. Margaret was born about 1890 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Addie married Edward Boone Moody on 6 Nov 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of John Moody and Mary (Moody)) was born on 27 Jun 1891 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ivalee married Daniel D. Arnold about 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Daniel A. Arnold and Martha Caroline Kidd) was born on 17 Dec 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1979 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Lola B. Arnold on 24 Apr 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lola (daughter of Andrew Jackson Arnold and Sarah O. "Sallie" Grant) was born on 25 Jun 1886 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 4 Aug 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Blanch Tester on 2 Apr 1926 in Lee County, , , Virginia. Blanch (daughter of William Stacy Tester and Mary Alice Main) was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Cordia Dunn about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cordia (daughter of Caleb W. Dunn and Margaret Proffitt) was born in Mar 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dan married Nancy O. (Morefield) about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1884 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]

Notes:

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]

Vergie married Loyd Monroe Parker on 26 Sep 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Loyd (son of George Alexander Parker and Effie Catharine Phillippi) was born on 4 Jul 1911 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 12 Sep 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vergie married John Parks Forrester about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 2 Dec 1912; died on 29 Nov 1994 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Wanda Mae Shupe about 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wanda (daughter of Luther Greer Shupe and Saloma "Loma" Fritts) was born on 6 Mar 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 2010 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY — Dallas Jasper Morefield, age 84, of 740 Sprucy Lane, Mountain City, TN, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010, at the Veterans Administration, Mountain Home, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie N. and Relda Gentry Morefield. He was a native of Johnson County, where he served in the US Army during World War II and Korea. He was a carpenter and a retired farmer for many years.

Dallas enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing and playing bingo. He was a member of Dewey Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Morefield; and two sisters, Ruby Danner and Virgie Forrester; three brothers, Oscar, Carson and Emmett Morefield; and sister-in-law, Wanda Morefield.

Survivors include: one daughter; Betty Morefield, two sons; Lester Morefield and Jack Morefield, all of Mountain City, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Virginia Morefield, of Mountain City, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2010, in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Manuel officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Military honors will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2010, at the Wilson Cemetery.

Robert married Edna Tyson Osborne on 11 Sep 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edna was born on 25 Aug 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Nov 1973 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McEwen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk", Mountain City, Tennessee - April 28, 1999

Elbert E. "Eb" Morefield, 86, Mountain City, TN died April 26, 1999. Native of Johnson County, TN, son of the late Joseph and Pearl Donnelly Morefield. Preceded in death by wife, Hazel W. Forrester Morefield, January 14, 1967 and two brothers, Robert and Oliver Morefield and sistr Ethel Guinn. Interment: Lewis-Forrester Cemetery.

Elbert married Hazel Willie Forrester about 1935. Hazel was born about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 1967 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forrester Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Johnson County News," Thursday, March 4, 1948 [published at a later date]
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT FATAL TO RESIDENT
Oliver Morefield, son of Mr. Joe Morefield, Neva, was killed in an automobile wreck, which occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, March 24, three miles out of Mountain City near Shouns.
ALSO in same Newspaper and issue:
OLIVER MOREFIELD, 25, World War II veteran of Neva, who died as a result of a traffic accident near here on Wednesday night, will be buried at 10 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Church at Neva. Rev. Earl Campbell of Butler and Rev. Joe Ponder of Mountain City will officiate. Burial will be in the Stout Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded him at the grave.
Survivors include his father, Joe Morefield, Neva; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Guinn, Neva; two brothers, Robert of McDowell, W. Va. and Elbert of Shouns. His mother was the late Pearl Morefield.
Morefield served in the Pacific theatre during the war. He was discharged in 1945, after which he reenlisted and served 18 months in the army.

"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, March 25, 1948
Neva Man Killed In Auto-Truck Collision
MOUNTAIN CITY, Thurs. March 25 – Oliver Moorefield of Neva, Tenn. was killed here last night involving a truck and a passenger car, and Coolidge Arnold, also of Neva is in serious condition in Mountain Home Hospital at Johnson City.
A 1941 (Plymouth) sedan, driven by Arnold and carrying three other passengers, was in collision with a coal truck from St. Paul, Va., driven by Henry Lowe, who was uninjured. The accident occurred about 8 p.m. three miles from Mountain City on the North Carolina highway, according to the sheriff of Johnson County.

Notes:

William Morefield - MOUNTAIN CITY
MOUNTAIN CITY — Mr. William Carroll Morefield, age 86, of 919 Medical Park Drive, and formerly of Hamby Lane, Mountain City, died Sunday morning, August 22, 2004, at Mountain City Care Center Born in Johnson County Nov. 3, 1917, he was a son of the late William Webster and Margaret Furches Morefield. Mr. Morefield was a farmer and had worked as a night watchman at Blue Ridge Shoe. William was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a former Sunday school teacher. Surviving are: one daughter, Anita Bentley and husband Rev. David Bentley; two sons, Howard Morefield and wife Linda, and Jerry Morefield and wife Paulette, all of Mountain City; one brother, Jasper Morefield of Mountain City; three sisters, Opal Dunn and Anna Mae Hackney, both of Mountain City, and Helen Morefield of Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren, Donna Fritts, Danny and Brian Morefield, and Josh Bentley, all of Mountain City; and five great-grandchildren, Brooke Hutchinson, Alex Morefield, Samantha Morefield, Tyler Morefield and Makala Fritts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Miller Morefield, one brother, Charles Morefield, one sister, Naomi Wallace, and one grandson, Eric Morefield. Funeral services for Mr. William Carroll Morefield will be conducted Monday evening at 8 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. James Norman and Rev. David Bentley. The family will receive friends at the church from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. At other times, friends may call at the home of Rev. David and Anita Bentley, 221 Hamby Lane, Mountain City, or the home of Howard and Linda Morefield, 1127 Cold Springs Road, Mountain City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, in care of Bill Wilson, 3310 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, TN. Graveside services and burial for Mr. William Carroll Morefield will be conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Frank Johnson. Pallbearers will be Sam and Alfred Wilson, Richard Fritts, Larry Dunn, John and Mark Bentley, and Danny and Brian Morefield. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jim Powell, Earl Shull and Dayton Shoemake. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home is serving the Morefield family.

Anna married Byrom Wilson Hackney on 22 Nov 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Byrom (son of Thomas Gordon Hackney and Edith E. Bumgardner) was born on 2 Jun 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1995 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LAKELAND, Fla. — Opal Lee Dunn, age 87, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Mountain City, TN, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012.

She was a daughter of the late William Webster Morefield and Margaret Catherine Furches Morefield. Ms. Dunn was a member of Vaught's Gap Baptist Church and her hobbies included sewing, quilting and needlework.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley J. Dunn; son Willie B. Dunn; grandson, Michael Dunn; sisters: Naomi Wallace, Anna Mae Hackney and Helen Morefield; and brothers: Carroll Morefield, Jasper Morefield and Charles Morefield.

Ms. Dunn is survived by three daughters: Shelby Jean Bailey and husband, Jack, of Lakeland, FL, Amy Henson and husband, Eddie, of Mountain City, TN, and Lora Ann Slemp, of Johnson City, TN; one son: Larry Dunn and wife, Debbie, of Mountain City, TN; grandchildren: Angie Skinner, of Lakeland, FL, Matthew Norris and Bobby Joe Dunn, both of Mountain City, TN, Jamie Dunn and Cody Dunn, both of Richmond, VA, Junior Henson, of Hampton, TN, and Brandon Henson, of Laurel Bloomery, TN; great grandchildren: Kaylea Skinner, Mason Skinner, Elizabeth Norris, Tyler Norris, Paige Norris, Aden Dunn, Elijah Dunn, Elijah Henson and Rylee Henson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Opal Lee Dunn will be conducted Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. from Vaught's Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Johnson, Rev. David Bentley and Rev. Rick Thomason officiating. Music will be under the direction of Cheri Jo and Tony Potter.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012, from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home.

Graveside service and interment will be held in Sunset Memorial Park Saturday, January 7, 2012, following the funeral service. Active pallbearers will be Randy Pardue, Matthew Norris, Bobby Joe Dunn, Don Hassenrick, Cliff Dunn, Roby Dunn and Howard Morefield. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Ray Morefield, Johnny Arnold, Jack Bailey, Eddie Henson and Keith Smith.

Opal married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blanche married Selmer Gale Eggers on 8 Jan 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Selmer (son of Robert Roy Eggers and Nancy Maud South) was born on 14 Sep 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Nov 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Ruby Kate Wilson on 4 Sep 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruby (daughter of William Clyde Wilson and Dollie Belle Arnold) was born on 15 Apr 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Miss Jennie Lee Moody, age 93, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Pine Ridge Care Center of Elizabethton, Tennessee. She was a Johnson County native, born on March 9, 1924 to the late Edward and Zola Morefield Moody. In addition to her parents, Jen was preceded in death by brothers Hugh and Dean Moody and sisters, Blanche Eggers, Ruth Taylor and Eula Taylor.

Jen was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church but most recently attend Victory Chapel Baptist Church as long as her health allowed.

Those left to cherish her memories include two sisters: Mary Ellen Greer of Elizabethton, Tennessee and Lola Mae Pardue of Gray, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Jennie Lee Moody will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Stout officiating. The family will receive friends from1:30 – 2:30 p.m. prior to the funeral. Music will be under the direction of John Brookshire and Sue Baird.

Graveside service and interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Eggers, Ronnie Greer, Garry Shelton, Larry Shelton, Will Taylor, Bill Moody, Jim Moody, Danny Moody, Levi Shelton and Dwayne Duffield.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Pine Ridge Care and Signature Health for all of their compassionate care and kindness shown to Jen and her family.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Lola Mae Pardue, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, November 24, 2021 at Signature Health Care of Elizabethton. She was born October 7, 1929, in Leona Mines, VA to the late Edward Boone Moody and Zola Morefield Moody. In addition to her parents, Lola Mae was preceded in death by her husband Fred Pardue; son, Garry Shelton; sisters, Blanche Eggers, Ruth Taylor, Eula Taylor, Jennie Lee Moody, and brothers, Hugh and Dean Moody.

Lola Mae cooked in various restaurants through the years and at Boone Trail Dairy Bar for the Ashley’s until it closed. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Larry Shelton; grandchildren, Levi Shelton, Katti Nelson, Dwayne Duffield, Jennifer Winters; several great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ellen Greer of Elizabethton, TN, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Richard Stout officiating.
The graveside service and burial will follow from the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Levi Shelton, Dwayne Duffield, Bryson Duffield, Will Taylor, Michael Nelson and Jordan Jones.

Emmit married Sophia Jenkins on 22 Dec 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sophia was born about 1910 in Johnson 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]

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mildred Ann Morefield Courtner, 94, formerly of Johnson City, died Friday, November 23, 2018 at Trinity Health Care of Lenoir City.

Mildred was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Robert Harrison Morefield and Edna Tyson Osborne Morefield.

Mildred was a retired employee of the U. S. District Court in Greeneville, where she worked in the probation office.

She was a member of the University Parkway Baptist Church.

Mildred was a member of the American Business Women's Association and former member of the North Johnson City Optimist Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert "Earl" Courtner in 2012; a son, Stephen Robert Courtner; three sisters, Kathryn Morefield, Berniece Wilkinson and Lucille Nelson; a brother, R. L. Morefield.

Survivors include: her daughter, Carolyn C. Wood of Knoxville; daughter-in-law, Carol Courtner; sisters, Thelma Mains, Jeannie Arnold and Mae Allen; a brother, Kenny Morefield; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, November 29, 2018 under the direction of Dr. Michael Oaks. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons and nephews.

Mildred married Robert Earl Courtner about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Robert Allen Courtner and Mattie Mae Neatherly) was born on 15 Jan 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jun 2012 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert G. Morefield, 65, 1167 Pine Loop Road, died in Conway Hospital January 14, 2001. He was a native of Johnson City, Tennessee and was a son of the late Robert H. and Edna Osborne Morefield. He was retired from the US Air Force with over 25years of service and was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include one daughter, Regina L. Gutkosky, Arizona; one son, Robert Lark Morefield; five sisters, Mildred Courtner and Mae Allen, both of Johnson City, Tennessee; Bernice Wilkerson,Kingsport, Tennessee; Lucille Nelson and Jeannie Arnold, Mountain City, Tennessee and Thelma Mains, Zionville, North Carolina; one brother, Kenny Morefield, Newark, Delaware. Military services were conducted Friday January 19, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tennessee. Eggers Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Shirley Jean Baird, age 81, of Tom Bunton, Ln; Butler, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her home. Jean was born May 18, 1941, in Johnson County, TN, to the late Charles David Guinn and Ethel Georgia Morefield Guinn. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Joe Baird, sister Geneva Eggers, and her brothers, Joe, Dave, Jack, and Wayne.

Jean was a hard worker for those who knew her best: whether she was working outside around the house, taking care of others, or in her Churches, Bakers Gap Baptist Church and most recently in her son’s church, Baird’s Chapel. Jean loved her family very much, especially her grandkids. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Those left to cherish her memories included her sons, Terry Douglas Baird and wife Joyce and Timothy Joe Baird and wife Traci, grandchildren, Aaron Joseph Baird and wife Kim, Katie Baird, Abby Baird, and Anna Baird, sisters, Mae Talley, Melissa McCullah, Lynn Gagliardi and husband AL; one brother, Mark Guinn; several nieces, nephews and cousins, brothers and sisters-in-laws, Lonnie Baird, Judy Roark and husband Lee L., Peggy Potter and husband Howard; special niece who was like a daughter, Patricia Tello.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Mountain City Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastors Dennis Peterson and James Richardson officiating. Graveside service and burial will be on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from Bakers Gap Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carroll Chappell, Tim Fenner, Charles McKinney, Clifton Worley, Aaron Baird, Kenny Poole, and Marshall Potter. Honorary pallbearers are Howard Potter, Lee L. Roark, Keith Gwinn, David Gwinn, and the Men of Baird’s Chapel.

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Genevia Tolue Eggers, age 68, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was born on June 19, 1949 to the late Charlie and Ethel Morefield Guinn. In addition to her parents, Genevia was preceded in death by her brothers, Dave Guinn and Joe Guinn.

Genevia was always energetic and outgoing. She was always willing to help others. She enjoyed reading and shopping.

Genevia was a member of Locust Gap Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 16 ½ years, Bob Eggers; daughters: Lisa Shore and husband Bubba, Glenda McCulloch and husband Jimmy, Sandy Worley; son, Clifton Worley Jr. and wife Michelle; step-daughter, Donna Kirby and husband Buddy; step-son, Michael Eggers and wife Brenda; sisters: Jean Baird, Melissa McCullah, Mae Talley and Lynn Gagliardi; brothers: Jack Guinn, Mark Guinn and Wayne Guinn; several grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Mac Arnold officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Keith Guinn, Adam Worley, Todd Cable, Raiden Lewis, Thomas Stout, Michael Eggers, Adam Manuel, David Sowder Poole. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Arnold, Bud McComas, Tommy Rhymer, Mike McKinney, Gary Eggers and David Manuel.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Mark S. Guinn, age 65, on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1958 to the late Charles D. Guinn and Ethel Morefield Guinn. Mark was a member of the Victory Chapel Cowboy Church and enjoyed Woodworking and Fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Dave Guinn, Joe Guinn, Wayne Guinn, and Jack Guinn. Sisters; Geneva Eggers, and Jean Baird.

Those left to cherish his memory include his Spouse Doris Vanover; three sons, Dakota Guinn, Ricky Vanover, and Jason Vanover; two daughters, Amanda and Paula Schofield; three sisters, Melissa McCullah, Lynn Gagliardi, and Mae Talley; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and special friends Steven Parks, and Spider also survive.

To honor his wishes there will be no formal services held.

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Katherine Hassenrick, age 70, of Stout's Branch Road, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born on July 28, 1952 to the late Bryam Hackney and Anna Mae Morefield. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Jane Woodward, Brother-in-law, Randy Pardue, niece, Amanda Woodward and best friend, Brenda Fletcher.

Katherine was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School, enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was also known as I.E to her nephew, Peyton.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Don Hassenrick of the home; sister, Linda Pardue of Mountain City; nieces and nephew, Evelyn Huddleston, Cheri Potter, April Pardue and Peyton Woodward; special friends, Margaret Cress, Tiffany Espinoza, Hallie Williams and a host of other close friends.

Funeral service for Katherine will be Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 11 am in the Charles B. Hux Chapel at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home with Mike Pennley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 - 11 am prior to the funeral. A graveside service will follow at Dyson Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jeffery Lipford, Bradley Lipford, Stephen Lipford, James Reece, Harley Reece, Mike Wilson, Dawson Potter and Jonathan Lunceford.

Honorary Pallbearers are Larry Woodward, Danny Huddleston, Tony Potter and Sam Cress.

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The family is saddened to announce the passing of Jane Woodward on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the age of 66 in Agape Nursing & Rehab Center, Johnson City, TN. She was born March 16, 1956 to the late Byrom W. Hackney and Anna Mae Morefield. Jane was a member of JCHS Class of 1975, former employee of Levi Strauss where she was the payroll Supervisor, Johnson County Sheriff’s Department and she loved shopping and oil painting. She was a member of Roan Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Amanda Woodward.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sisters: Linda Pardue and Katherine Hassenrick, both of Mountain City, TN; Grandson Peyton Woodward, Mountain City, TN. Three nieces; Evelyn, April, and Cheri all of Mtn City. Great Nieces and Nephews: Jeffrey, Bradley, Stephen, Harley, James, Dawn, Dawson, and Eden. Great Great Niece Autumn. Uncle Gene Hackney.

The family of Jane Woodward will receive friends on Wednesday March 30, 2022 from 1 until 2 pm at the Hux & Lipford Funeral Chapel, We will then proceed in procession to the Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery for the graveside service, Rev Tony Potter will officiate and music will be provided by Diane Wagner,

Pallbearers will be Danny Huddelston, Jeffrey Lipford, Bradley Lipford, James Reece, Harley Reece, and Dawson Potter.
Honorary Pallbearers are; Stephen Lipford, Bob Heck, and Sam Cress.

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Carolyn Moody Pleasant, age 60, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was born on July 23, 1956 to the late Edward Dean Moody and Ruby Kate Wilson Moody.

Carolyn loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed hiking. She had a special love for animals, especially her dogs.

Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Randy 'Bo' Pleasant; sister, Nancy Mahala and husband Buster; brothers; Billy Moody, Jimmy Moody and wife Barbara and Danny Moody; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Carolyn will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shannon Courtner officiating.

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Ella Mae Owens, age 82, of Cherryville, North Carolina and formerly of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 03, 2018 at the CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 30, 1935 to the late Emmett and Sofie Morefield. In addition to her parents, Ella was preceded in death by her husband Jess Owens, granddaughter, Jessica Tester and several sisters and brothers.

Ella loved to color, sing, listen to the radio and watch the Andy Griffith show and Golden Girls. Prior to her declining health, she loved to cook and would make wonderful meals for her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memories include daughters; Linda Hayworth and husband Darrell, Judy Dunn, and Vickie Courtner and husband Jack; sons, Ronnie Owens, Donnie Owens, and Jessie 'Jim' Owens and wife Melissa; sister, Roxie Morefield; brothers: Burl Morefield and Emmett ; 'June' Morefield; 20 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Steele officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, VA. Pallbearers will be Danny Arnold, Jessie Bays, David Bays, Nathan Owens, Steve Arnold and Doug Puckett.

Ella married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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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.

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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.

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Vickie Marie Courtner, age 60, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 22, 1958 to the late Jess and Ella Mae Morefield Owens. In addition to her parents, Vickie was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth W. 'Jack' Courtner.

Vickie had been sick for several years and was not able to do the things she would have liked. She was able to do the one thing that she enjoyed most, spending time with her family. She had four legged friends that she loved deeply, Lady and Meanness. Vickie also enjoyed working crossword puzzles.

Those left to cherish her memories include her children, Marie Gates and husband Mike; sons, James Courtner and wife Angel, Donald Courtner and wife Stephanie, Tommy Courtner and wife Amanda and Kenneth Courtner Jr.; sisters, Judy Dunn and Linda Hayworth; brothers, Ronnie Owens, Jim Owens and Donnie Owens; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; special friends, Dorothy Canter and Denise; several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Shannon Courtner officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie Dickens, family and friends. Honorary pallbearer is Marvin Courtner.