Joseph Justice

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1860 Buncombe County, NC Census
Flat Creek

Household 47
Joseph Justice45TN
Nancy44NC
John17NC
William14NC
Gragg13NC
Elizabeth 6NC

Joseph married Nancy Eller about 1833 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina. Nancy was born on 15 Jun 1817 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jacob Justice appears to be the son of Joseph J Justice and Nancy Lee Eller. He was born in Buncombe County, NC but eventually lived in Bee Log, Yancey County, NC.

Jacob is a brother to James N. Justice, John Justice, Nicholas Justice, William Joseph Justice, Gregg Justice, Sophronia Jane Justice, and Elizabeth Justice. He served in Co K, NC 25th Infantry from July 1861 to Dec 1864. He was wounded at Sharpesburg, MD 9-17-1862. He was again wounded at Plymouth, NC in April 18-20, 1864. Jacob was listed as present through Dec. 1863. He was listed as a deserter and dropped from the rolls 12-31-1864.

Buncombe County, NC marriage records state that Jacob Jestes married Rebecca Roberts on 11-15-1859. They are the parents of Eliza B. Justice Howell, Bathilda M. (possibly Martha) Justice, Mary K. Justice, Suellen Justice, Deborah Vasta Justice Lewis, Linda Jane Justice Tipton, and Idia Justice.

In 1870 he and his wife are rearing their children and the two children, Nancy and Lewis, of his brother, Nicholas, following Nicholas' death after the war.

In 1880 he was noted as married but living in the household of Isom and Naomi Fender. It was also noted that he was "insane", but instead he had suffered from two strokes according to hospital records.

His daughter, Eliza, would die in 1935 in a "railroad accident, hit by a train while walking across the bridge". Possibly the trestle that crosses the Nolichucky River that goes into Unaka Springs.

Jacob married Rebecca Roberts on 15 Nov 1859 in North Carolina, , , . Rebecca was born about 1840 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1870 Watauga County, NC Census
Watauga Township, Valley Crucis

Household 22
William Justice27NC
Mary M.20NC
Janie E. 4NC
Nancy 2NC
Mary L. 2NC


1880 Watauga County, NC Census
Watauga Township

Household 148
William Justice35NC NC NC
Mary A.33NC NC NC
Eliza J. 14NC NC NC
Nancy11NC NC NC
Mary L.11NC NC NC
Rabecca 9NC NC NC
Martha E. 6NC NC NC
Selah 4NC NC NC
Delilah 4NC NC NC
Joseph T. 1NC NC NC

William married Mary M. (Justice) about 1865 in North Carolina, , , . Mary was born about 1850 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1870 Watauga County, NC Census
Watauga Township, Valley Crucis

Household 21
Gragg Justice21NC
Selah21NC
Sophrona 2NC


1900 Carter County, TN Census
3rd Civil District

Household 173
Francis TolleyMay 1836 64NC NC NC
MaryMay 1841 59TN TN TN
DanielSep 1881 18TN NC TN
Frona JusticeMar 1877 23NC NC NC
CoraMar 1855 15NC NC NC
Audren H. Jul 1889 1TN TN NC

Felix married Selah McLeod about 1861 in North Carolina, , , . Selah was born about 1850 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1900 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Felix married Mary Howell about 1892 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Mary was born about 1865 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married William V. Howell about 1876 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. William was born about 1858 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sophrona married Unknown Gentleman about 1898. Unknown was born about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sophrona married Mr. Wilson after 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mr. was born about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married J. R. Berry about 1894. J. was born about 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Daniel Carter Tolley on 29 Aug 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Francis R. Tolley, Jr. and Mary Whitehead) was born on 1 Sep 1873 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in County Line Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Adam married Ollie Hughes about 1920. Ollie was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winford married Linnie Pope about 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Linnie was born about 1910 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lou Zenia Bennett about 1902 in North Carolina, , , . Lou was born on 15 Sep 1883 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 23 Jun 1947 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Unaka Springs, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Martha Margie Miller about 1920. Martha was born on 4 Jun 1896; died on 20 Nov 1951; was buried in County Line Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tilson married Linda Ann Clark on 20 Jun 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Linda (daughter of William Henry Clark and Martha "Mattie" Tolley) was born about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Oct 2014 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brownlow Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married Clarence Jones on 15 Dec 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clarence was born about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married Charlie Willis on 21 Dec 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charlie was born on 8 Oct 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jun 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Joseph Avery Willis on 10 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of W. M. Robert "Bob" Willis and Nancy Ann Tolley) was born on 8 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 2007 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Orville E. Tolley, 87, 620 Lowell Jones Road, Piney Flats, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010, at his residence after an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Daniel Carter and Cora Belle Justice Tolley. He had lived a number of years in Sullivan County. He was a retired Construction Worker and Farmer. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son: Roy Glenn Tolley, Sr., a daughter, Peggy Willis, two grandchildren, 6 brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife: Edith Chambers Tolley. A Daughter: Margaret Royston, Piney Flats. A son & daughter-in-law: James Dean & Lisa Tolley, Gray. A Sister; Nadine Wyatt, Piney Flats. 11 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jackie Bradley and Mr. Joe Morrell officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, in the Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats. Music will be provided by the Visitors Quartet, Kenny & Cathy Lethco. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday will be: Ron Babb, Don Babb, Tony Mullins, Bobby Morton, Jerry Blevins, Jimmy Davis, Joe Morrell and Paul Morrell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bud Blevins, Robert Blevins, Ray Davis, Dexter Perkins, Colby Morrell and Cleo Davis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery.

Orville married Edith Chambers about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edith (daughter of Jacob "Jake" Chambers and Mary Birchfield) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Edgefield UMC Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Nadean Tolley Wyatt, wife of the late James Wyatt Jr., went home to Heaven on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
She was born in Carter County on November 27, 1928, to the late Daniel and Cora Jestice Tolley. She had been a resident of Piney Flats since 1953.
Nadean was a strong Christian of the Free Will Baptist Faith.
“There is a place I have been told, beyond an open gate. All have been invited, where friends and loved ones wait. It holds eternal promises of everlasting peace, no pain or sorrow ever comes and tear drops there have ceased. Abundant life is evident: constant, fresh, and new. A garden of promise, with eternity in view. The promise is waiting, a place we can abide, fulfilled for all who answer the call to come inside.”
She is survived by: children, Steve Wyatt and wife Janice, David Wyatt and wife Kim, Jerry Wyatt and wife Linda, Linda Hicks and husband Leonard, Faye Ferguson and husband Carl, Brenda Hinkle and husband David, as well as many grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family of Nadean Wyatt will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM. The graveside will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Shell Cemetery in Piney Flats. Pallbearers will be David, Steve, Jerry, David, Daniel, Nathan, and Zack.

Daisy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Dorothy Bell Swanson, 71, 207 Jim Elliott Road, Elizabethton, died
Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a lengthy
illness.
Mrs. Swanson was a native of Elizabethton and a daughter of the late Hobert
and Margie Miller Tolley. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Norman L. Swanson, in 1971, two sons, Jimmy and David Swanson, and by three
sisters and two brothers.
Mrs. Swanson was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a son, Charles Swanson, Hampton; a daughter, Margaret
Mitchem, Elizabethton; a half sister, Phyllis Martin, Johnson City; nine
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Floyd Taylor,
Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
These services have been entrusted to the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.
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SWANSON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Bell Swanson, 71, 207 Jim
Elliott Road, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, March 2, 2002, will be conducted at
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home
with the Rev. Tommy Maines officiating. Music will be under the direction of
Mrs. Barbara Peters. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at
11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Tolley Cemetery, Fairview Community.
Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 1050 a.m. Wednesday for the graveside
service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 7 p.m.
Tuesday, prior to the service. Friends may also call at the residence of her
son, Charles Swanson, 192 Mountain View Circle, Hampton.

Notes:

Lovie Novella Tolley Calvin, 79, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at her residence.
A native of Hampton, she was a daughter of the late Tilson Lincoln Tolley and Lindie Clark Tolley Vance.
Mrs. Calvin was a homemaker. She was a member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Calvin, and an infant daughter, Bethie Christine McClellan.
Survivors include her children, Windell "J.B." Tolley and Barbara Jean Palin, Linda Mozella Jackson and husband Bobby, Barbara Erlene Grimmett, John Lincoln McClellan and wife Hilda Diane, Timmy Kail McClellan and wife Teresa, and Timmy McClellan and Christie Metcalf; a sister, Ruby Ellison; a brother, Earnest Tolley; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Lovie Novella Tolley Calvin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, in the Brownlow-Tolley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Lovie married Clint McClellan on 11 Aug 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clint (son of John McClellan and Lizzie (McClellan)) was born on 17 Dec 1928 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1930 Carter County, TN Census, he is listed as Clifford McKinney, Grandson of Daniel C. Tolley and his wife Cora. In the 1940 Carter County Census, he is listed as Clifford Tolley, grandson Of Dan C. Tolley and his wife Cora.
No proof has been found that Clifford was the son of Celia Jane Tolley and a Mister McKinney. Information listed herein about Clifford McKinney/Tolley requires further research.

Clifford married Magdeline Swanner on 4 Feb 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Magdeline (daughter of Thomas Swanner and Mary Swanner) was born on 22 Apr 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hampton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Odell Willis, 70, of Hampton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charlie and Senia Tolley Willis.
Odell worked as a Journeyman Lineman for Dillard Smith Construction. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #934, Kingsport.
Odell enjoyed horseback riding, taking care of his farm animals and spending time with his family. He was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Terry Byers; a brother, Larry Willis; a sister, Vernia Carver; as well as two half brothers, Eugene Jones and Clifford Tolley.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 49 years, Sue Ramsey Willis; three children, Jennifer Rene Byers, Christy and Kelvin Cannon and Jamie and Melissa Willis; five grandchildren, Katie and fiancé Scott Odom, Maggie Burchett, Destini Byers and Tre Brown, Derek Byers and Tyler Willis; two step-grandchildren, Terri Lynne Byers and Salyna Willis; a brother, Arnold Willis; and two sisters, Evelyn Gragg and Selma Carrico. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Odell Willis will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ken Hauser of Fellowship Community Church officiating. Music will be provided by Rick Sweeney. The graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, in the Townsend Cemetery, Banner Elk, N.C. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:50 a.m. Friday, will be Tyler Willis, Jamie Willis, Derek Byers, Kelvin Cannon, Scott Odom and Lester Rainbolt. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Willis, Clarence Willis, Steve and Jacob Ramsey, Russ and Jake Norman, Eric Ollis and Lucas Ramsey.

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GRAY - Dana Willis, 75, Gray passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 in the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.

A native of Hampton, he was a son of the late Joseph Avery & Myrtle Ruth Tolley Willis. He was a 1963 graduate of Hampton High School. He served in the United States Navy. Dana was retired from Tennessee Eastman as a Chemical Operator. He was a member of the USS Yorktown CV-10 Association and the Elizabethton Senior Citizens. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years: Mary Etta Caldwell Willis, who died April 19, 2015 and by a brother, Albert Willis.

Survivors include his Children: Dana Andrew "Andy" (Janis Malina) Willis, Blountville, Robert Lee (Lindsey Scarlett) Willis, Gray, Jimmy Dale (Delores Louise) Willis, Telford and Charles Joseph (Tina Marie) Willis, Elizabethton. Seven Grandchildren: Justin, Jesse, Susan, Hannah, Brittany, Ella & Avery Willis. One Great Granddaughter: Elizabeth. Two Sisters: Eloise Hyder, Hampton and Glenda Hyatt, Elizabethton. One Brother: Raymond Willis, Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Danny Willis officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Sons & Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Olin Conkin, Robbie Lane and Garrison Haywood. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

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PINEY FLATS — Margaret G. Royston was born on August 15, 1945, and left for her everlasting journey on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Margaret was a resident of Piney Flats, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Roy Tolley; sister, Peggy Willis; father, Orville Tolley; and her mother, Edith Tolley.

Margaret is survived by a son, Allen Royston of Chesapeake, VA; daughter, Tammy Eggleston of Elizabethton, TN; and brother, Dean Tolley of Piney Flats, TN.

It is hard to lose someone as special as Mom, the only comfort given is knowing God must have needed her more. Her smile and laughter will stay in our hearts forever. She expressed some words of wisdom that we would like to pass on: "LOVE ONE ANOTHER!"

The family would like to personally thank all of the Family and Friends for all of their support as Mom or "Sis" battled her fight with Cancer. Her battle along with her worries has ended as her new life begins.

The family has requested that a donation to the American Cancer Society c/o Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643 be made in lieu of flowers in the memory of Mom (Margaret Royston).

Notes:

Gilmer Tolley, 65, Hampton, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Clifford and Mageline Swanner Tolley.
He was a retired employee of Empire Furniture. Gilmer was a member of the Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Roger, Marvin & Harlan Tolley.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Mabel Tolley. His Children: Ester Tolley and Lester Tolley and wife Petrica. His Granddaughter: Brittany Rhinehart. One Sister: Louise Stout and husband Tommy. Two Nieces, Two Nephews, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2015 in the Cochran Cemetery (Fairview Community), Hampton, with the Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. Burial will follow the service. Rev. Henry Berry will provided the music.
Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 3:50 p.m. Monday will be: Tony Tolley, Jessie Tolley, Kevin Carrier, Rex Whitehead, Jeff Whitehead and Landon Lingerfelt.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: David Felder, James Tippett and Joshua Felder.