Hannah E. Stout

Hannah married Enoch Potter on 19 Feb 1838 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Enoch (son of Johnson O. Potter and Mary Polly Main) was born on 10 Dec 1810 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 1 Jan 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Sarah J. Smith about 1861 in North Carolina, , , . Sarah was born in Aug 1843 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 15 Sep 1915 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Hampton Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rueben married Louisa Jane Wallace on 17 Dec 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Louisa (daughter of Drury Wallace and Elizabeth Snyder) was born on 4 Sep 1848 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Trade, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Enoch married Sarah Evaline Phillips about 1878 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Sarah (daughter of Jonathon Wesley Phillips and Margaret Keys) was born in Jan 1858 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Enoch married Catherine Susannah Potter on 21 Sep 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Potter and Mary Main) was born on 23 Nov 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 Nov 1959 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Polly married John Dillard Allen about 1902. John was born on 15 Jun 1878 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 14 Dec 1927 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Hampton Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Nancy Jane Roark about 1904. Nancy was born on 2 Apr 1886 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 May 1965 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Drewery married Clarinda Alice Heck on 29 Oct 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clarinda (daughter of Jordan J. Heck and Elizabeth Louisa Jane Snyder) was born in Jun 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Martisha M. Greer about 1894. Martisha (daughter of Jess Whitaker and Ellen Greer) was born on 14 Jun 1874 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Dec 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reuben Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, December 21, 1960
ENOCH A. POTTER…
Route 2, Trade, died on Saturday morning, Dec. 17.
He was a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church, and a native of Johnson County.
include the widow, Laura Eggers Potter; two sons, Paul Potter, Kennett Square, Pa., and Marvin Potter, of Kennett Square, Pa.; a daughter, Lou Potter, of the home; a brother, Dan Potter, Shouns; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Wilson, Trade, and Mrs. Lou Eggers, Trade; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the house with Rev. D. H. Forrester, and Rev. Barney Oliver in charge.
Burial in Potter Cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Enoch married Laura Oliven Eggers on 26 Jan 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . Laura (daughter of James Eggers and Eliza J. Phillips) was born on 1 Jun 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 1 Dec 1962 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Potter Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, May 15, 1963
Daniel Boone Potter
Daniel Boone Potter, age 81, Trade, Wallace Community, died at his home Sunday at 12:05 a.m. following a lengthy illness. Hhe[sic] was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Mary Potter, Trade; three daughters, Mrs. Fannie Roark, Shouns, Mrs. Sarah Main, Vilas, North Carolina, and Mrs. Ethel Mahala, Trade; a sister, Mrs. Lou Eggers, Trade; 21 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Evergreen Baptist Church, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dolphus Foister and the Rev. Orville Wallace officiating. Burial was in Potter Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Hill Wallace, Howard Wallace, Glenn Bumgardner, Vaughn Potter, Ray Mains, Jake Snyder, Earl Roark, Martin Miller.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Daniel married Dixie Mae Heck on 12 Jun 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dixie was born on 13 Sep 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jul 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louisa married Leroy Eggers on 2 Nov 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Leroy was born about 1885 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Etta married Elias Elkins on 22 Nov 1906 in Wise County, , , Virginia. Elias (son of David Elkins and Rebecca A. (Elkins)) was born on 4 Feb 1877 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 19 Jan 1971 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brewer-Pierce Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census records indicate that Myrtie was born 1898-1899. However, no record of her has been found in the 1900 census.

Myrtle married James A. Brewer on 7 Sep 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Alexander L. Brewer and Susan Fritts) was born in Sep 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Sep 1966 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hamilton Slemp Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Everett Cook about 1916 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Everett (son of Thomas F. Cook and Mary Ann McGuire) was born about 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Enoch married Minnie Bell Brewer about 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Alexander L. Brewer and Susan Fritts) was born on 11 Jul 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1987 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mason married Cazzie Creniece Roark on 9 Nov 1934 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Cazzie (daughter of Audie Asbury Roark and Sylvania Dianna Mahala) was born on 10 Mar 1915 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 2005 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vada P. Eggers, age 85, of Damascus, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mrs. Eggers was born in Rock Creek, N.C., a daughter of the late James and Janie Roark Potter, and lived in Damascus most of her life.
She was the widow of the Rev. I. Blaine Eggers and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Glade Spring. She was also preceded in death by three brothers.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Lavone) Widener and Mrs. Bert (Brenda) Snodgrass, both of Damascus; two sisters, Ella Price of West Jefferson, N.C., and Mary Buchanan of Mountain City, Tenn.; three grandsons, Scottie Widener, Travis Dyson and Brent Dyson; one great-grandson, Tyler Widener; one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Widener; granddaughter-in-law, Robin Widener; several nieces and nephews; sons-in-law, Dennis Widener and Bert Snodgrass.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. in Pleasant View Baptist Church with Herman Widener, the Rev. Carl Wilson, the Rev. Tim Stevens and the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus.

Nevada married Rev. Ivan Blaine Eggers about 1938. Ivan (son of Cartie Eggers and Lillie Bell Guy) was born on 10 Mar 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 20 Dec 1996 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Madison married Ruby Woodards about 1941 in North Carolina, , , . Ruby was born about 1922; died about 1996 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Reece Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

POTTER, Dan and Altha Lee
"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, March 13, 1957
MURDER, SUICIDE IS BELIEVED CAUSE OF TWO SHOUNS DEATHS
An inquest to be conducted by Coroner William D. Hill in the deaths of a Johnson County man and his wife has been reset for Monday, March 18, after having originally been set for last Saturday.
Cause of the delay was given by Sheriff Dayton Payne as an effort to "ease the burden" on the two young daughters who were in bed in the house at the time of the shooting.
Dead, are Dan Potter, 61, and his wife, Altha Lee Potter, 35, of Rte 2, Shouns.
The sheriff stated that Potter died en route to a hospital at about 6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15, after sustaining a .32 caliber pistol head wound at his home, still grasping the pistol which Payne said was the death weapon.
Mrs. Potter was dead, also of a head wound, when officers arrived.
Both shots were apparently from the same gun, officers said.
A cousin of the dead man, Ray Potter, who called officers at the time of the shooting, is being held for "investigation".
Sheriff Payne states that the double death "appears to have been a murder-suicide, although some details need more clarification".
It is thought that complete testimony by the two daughters and the cousin will make possible a clear picture of events leading up to the shooting
Potter, a veteran of World War I, was a life-long resident of Johnson County and a member of the Baptist church. He is survived by two sons, Bruce Potter of Kennett Square, Pa., and Wilton Potter of Salisbury, N. C.; a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Bernice Reece of Trade; four brothers, Grant of Galipolis, Ohio, Dave of Zionville, N. C., Clyde and Charles of Trade; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Reece of Zionville, Mrs. Lizzie Dowell of Shouns, Mrs. Alice Tester of Neva, and Mrs. Hollie Rushton of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Potter was a native of North Carolina but had lived in Johnson County for the past 23 years. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors, in addition to her two daughters, are four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Brewer of Mountain City, Mrs. Mae Tester of Shouns, Mrs. Faye Vanover of Toughkenamon, Pa., and Mrs. Marie Potter of Trade.
Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Dan Potter were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. W. N. Riddle officiating.
Burial was in the Potter Cemetery at Trade.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Daniel married Thelma Ivalee Miller about 1921 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Thelma (daughter of David Fillmore Miller and Mattie Caroline Davis) was born on 8 Aug 1902 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Altha Lee Taylor on 5 May 1946 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Altha (daughter of George N. Taylor and Alice Vanover) was born on 8 Jul 1921 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 15 Mar 1957 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married George Ottis Brown about 1926 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . George (son of John H. Brown and Kisiah Victoria Hayworth) was born on 23 May 1905 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 16 Feb 1951 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Essie Woodards. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rueben married Virgie V. Wilson about 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Virgie (daughter of Marvin S. Wilson and Freda M. Parks) was born on 15 Sep 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Nov 2004 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donnie married Robert Lee Fritts on 1 Aug 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of David Fritts and Margaret J. "Maggie" Church) was born on 28 Jun 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 1968 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ruby Grindstaff , age 92, of 919 Medical Park Drive, formerly from Butler, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012, after an extended illness. She was born December 4, 1919, to the late James and Myrtle Potter Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Grindstaff and by two brothers, Claude and Bill Brewer. Ruby was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed farming, raising cattle, and gardening.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Claude Brewer Jr., Geraldine Gentry, and James Brewer all of Butler, TN, Leola Watson of Carryville, TN; and one sister-in-law, Hartensia Brewer of Butler, also special friend, Richard Hagler of Mountain City.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Grindstaff were conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012, from the Eastside Memory Chapel of the Hux Lipford Funeral Home, with Reverend Leonard Fletcher officiating. Graveside service and burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Park. Family received friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to the funeral service. Pallbearers were Benny Stout, Dean Campbell, Tommy Poore, Richard Hagler, Blaine Branch, Charlie Mann, and Coty Brewer. At other times the family will receive friends at 725 Little Dry Run Rd. in Butler.

Ruby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Claude Brewer, age 86, of Butler, passed away on Saturday morning, November 27, 2010 at the Mountain City Care Center.

Claude was born September 11, 1924 in Johnson County to the late James and Myrtle Potter Brewer. He enjoyed hunting and farming. Claude was of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Brewer.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Hartensia DeLoach Brewer; daughters, Rosa Leola Watson of Caryville, TN and Geraldine Gentry and husband Jim of Butler; sons, James Brewer and wife Janie and Claude Brewer, Jr. and wife Sharon, both of Butler; sister, Ruby Grindstaff of Mountain City; grandchildren, Matthew Watson, Coty Brewer, Dalton Brewer, Tina Brewer, Earl Brewer, Robert Brewer, Christian Furchess, Cloy Furchess, Jonathan Furchess, Elizabeth Furchess, Judy Stout, Vance Gentry, Sharon Gentry and Loretta Gentry; several great grandchildren; and special friends, Johnny Tackett and Charlie Mann.

The family will receive friends at the home, 725 Little Dry Run Road, Butler, TN 37640.

It was Claude's wish to be cremated. There will be no public viewing or service at the funeral home. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Claude married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Monday, June 24, 1935
JAMES BREWER, JR.
James Brewer, Jr., eight-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Brewer, Butler, Tenn., died at a local hospital Sunday night at 10 o'clock, after a prolonged illness.
Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Arrangements will be in charge of the Hathaway Funeral Home.

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Irene Andrews of Elizabethton, TN entered her heavenly home on Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022. She passed away peacefully at the Hermitage Healthcare Facility where she had resided for the last few years. She was born on March 9, 1924, to Frank and Minnie Potter of Butler, TN. She married James "Hugh" Andrews in 1949 who was the love of her life and preceded her in death in 1986. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Bonnie Ward, Verdie Stanton, Maude Ward, Don Potter, JC Potter, and Kate Stanton.

She is survived by a brother, Boyd Potter of Delaware, her children, Naomi Henderson of Orlando, Florida, Leona Woodring, (Butch) of Chuckey, TN, Lois Carty and Alan Andrews of Elizabethton, TN, her beloved grandchildren, Thomas Geisler, Bo and Kyndall Henderson, Jeff Guinn, Justin Adams, Megan Renfro, and Kristina, Sadie and Ben Andrews. She had four great grandchildren, Nicholas and Eliana Guinn and Bracken and Addison Renfro. Her grandchildren were the absolute joy of her life and they all loved spending time with her. She is also survived by her dear friend, Billie Powell of Elizabethton.

Irene was a member of East Side Baptist Church where she especially loved and enjoyed her Sunday School Class. She was a friend to everyone, and she never met a stranger. She had a way of always making everyone feel extra special. Irene loved the outdoors which was obvious by her beautiful flowers and immaculate yard which she loved to work in.

She will be laid to rest at Dyson Grove Cemetery where a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Notes:

Buried:
Nellie Kate Potter Stanton, age 89, of Rogersville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence. Nellie was born on July 21, 1931 in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late Enoch Franklin “Frank” Potter and Minnie Brewer Potter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Robert J. Stanton on March 10, 2013; her sisters, Bonnie (Robert) Ward, Verdie (Carl) Stanton and Maude (Leon) Ward; her brothers, Don (Pearl) Potter and J.C. Potter; her sister-in-law, Edna Potter; and a brother-in-law, James Andrews.

Nellie accepted Christ as her Saviour at 12 years of age at Dyson Grove Baptist Church in Butler, Tennessee. After her marriage to Robert J. Stanton, she joined West View Baptist Church in Rogersville, Tennessee, which was her loving church family. Nellie had worked as a manager of a laundromat and will be very missed by all that knew her.

Those left to cherish Nellie’s many wonderful memories include two sons, Dr. Tom Stanton and his wife, Pat, Morristown; Tim Stanton and his wife Kim, Raleigh, NC; a sister, Irene Andrews, of Elizabethton; a brother, John B. Potter, of Wilmington, NC; granddaughters: Tenecia, Beth, Katy and Audrey; grandsons, Thomas Odom, Patrick (Katie), Philip (Jessica) and Nathan; great granddaughters: Olivia, Sophia, Mia and Norah; and great grandsons, Cooper, Colby and Noah; and her sister-in-law, Rosie Potter. Also, she leaves many nieces and nephews. Nellie loved every member of her family greatly.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Nellie Kate Potter Stanton was conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in the Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with her sons providing the eulogy.

Nellie married Robert J. Stanton about 1949. Robert (son of Thomas Arthur Stanton and Fannie B. Ward) was born on 26 Dec 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 2013 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Joyce Magdalene Potter Johnson was called home on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her home with her dear niece Michelle Treadway by her side. Joyce was born December 2, 1941 in Creston, NC to the late Mason Lee Potter and Cazzie Crenice Roark Potter. Joyce attended Baptist Home Church and Corinth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years James Johnson; her sisters Deanna Potter Johnson and Sue Potter Treadway; brothers-in-law Jimmy Calvin Graybeal, Clifford Treadway and Robert Johnson. Also she was preceded in death by her family-in-law Margaret Glenn, Lois Lipford, Cecil Johnson and John Johnson. She worked for and retired from Hanes after 30 plus years. Prior to that she worked for Kennit Canning and Jennersville rose gardens. Joyce also worked on newspapers and enjoyed yard sales, flea markets and gardening.

Survivors include: niece and caregiver Michelle Lynn Treadway; sister Marilyn Potter Graybeal; nieces Terri Graybeal, Tarriana Osborne and Deloris Taylor; nephews Greg Graybeal, Michael Potter, Shane Blevins, Bobby Carpenter, Tony Johnson, Ricky Osborne and Chad Blevins; sister-in-law Mae Johnson. Several other nieces and nephews and special friend Betty Ann Davis also survive.

A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Johnson Potter Cemetery with Rev. Billy Morefield officiating. Pallbearers were Greg Graybeal, Michael Potter, Shane Blevins, Ricky Osborne, Mason Osborne, Cole Blevins, Gavin Blevins, Malachi Osborne and Chad Blevins. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Johnson, Keith Johnson and Gary Johnson.

Notes:

Hurbbie James Potter, age 77, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. He was born August 30, 1942 to the late Madison and Ruby Potter. Hurbbie is also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Potter, January 24, 2018, daughter, Gina Potter and brother, Gerald Potter.

Hurbbie's favorite hobbies included trading and collecting all kinds of different things. He loved to go arrowhead hunting and being a tool and die maker.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Tina Osborne; sons, Dale Potter and Timmy Potter and wife LeeAnn; sisters, Linda Reavis and Betty Caldwell; brothers, David Potter and Joey Potter; grandchildren, Sharley French, Shelby Potter, Kelsey Potter, Austin Osborne, Amanda Potter, Sydni Potter and Emily Potter; great grandchildren, Issabella, Amillia and Tristan Eckert; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Mountain City Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Minister Buddy Morefield and Dwayne Dickson will be officiating with pallbearers; Jimmy Garr, Randy Garr, Ricky Garr, Randy Thomas, Jamie Thomas, and Sam Thomas

A graveside service will immediately follow at Reece Cemetery, Mountain City, TN.

Notes:

Mabel Bernice Potter Reece went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1930, to the late Iva Lee Miller Potter and Daniel Marvin Potter of Trade. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and spouse of sixty years, Chester Albert Reece. They were lifelong residents of Trade and spent their lives in service to their community.

Bernice is survived by two children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Son and daughter-in-law: Mike and Karol Reece of Ft. Worth, Texas, grandchildren Susan Reece of Jacksonville, Florida, Grant Reece and Alex Reece also of Ft. Worth.

Son and daughter-in-law: Greg and Lisa Reece of Trade, grandchildren Allyson Reece Felty (Anthony Felty) with great-grandson Avery Felty of Maryville, TN, Abigail Reece Wilson (Samuele Wilson) of West Jefferson, NC, and Anna Reece Wallace (Bryce Wallace) of Shady Valley.

She was preceded in death by brothers Wilton Potter, Bruce Potter, and Luther Martin.

She is survived by her sisters, Helen Pardue Hammons and Louise Pardue. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Bernice’s life was typified by her love for her family above all else and a deep love of her community. She had a deep desire to serve those in Johnson County and throughout the state through her community involvement.

She was a lifelong member of Evergreen Baptist Church, where she played the piano for many years, sharing her love of music and her Savior.

Her community involvement ranged from her long-time work with the Levi Strauss Retirees raising money for many local charities and organizations. She served many years with the Johnson County Rescue Squad Crewettes and the Women’s Auxiliary to Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads serving at the state level as President and was named Crewette of the Year for Tennessee. She was a long-time member of the Board of Johnson County Farm Bureau and represented Tennessee at the Rural and Farm Women of the World Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1981. She served many years with Eastern Star, mentoring young women through Rainbow Girls. She was a tireless worker and contributor to Trade Days. She was on the Board of Directors of the Johnson County Hospital. There are doubtless many other activities, charities, and causes that she contributed to through the years that are not listed here. She served her friends, family, and community in countless other acts of generosity and compassion over the years.

There will be no formal visitation.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday, August 19, 2022, at Mountain City Funeral Home with Pastor Derrick Wilson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Tony and Cheri Potter. The entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers are Alex Reece, Anthony Felty, Samuele Wilson, Bryce Wallace, Doug McFadden, Willie Debord, and Bob Pardue. Honorary pallbearers are Mark Wallace, Tom Wallace, Ed Hoak, and Bill Adams.

Mabel married Chester Albert Reece on 27 Jul 1950 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Chester (son of Don Reece and Mattie Pearl Brown) was born on 31 May 1929 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Oct 2010 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wilton F. Potter, age 89, of Mabel School Road, Zionville, passed away Saturday morning, October 21, 2017, at Watauga Medical Center.

Wilton was born February 6, 1928 in Johnson County, Tennessee, a son of the late Marvin Daniel Potter and Ivalee Miller Potter. He was a retired superintendent for Beaman Corporation and served in the United States Army. Wilton was a member of Zionville Baptist Church, where he served as superintendent for 10 years and enjoyed singing in the choir.

Wilton is survived by his wife, Sally Faye Wilson Potter of the home; three sisters, Bernice Reece of Trade, Tennessee, Helen Pardue, and Louise Pardue and husband Jimmy, all of Mountain City, Tennessee; one brother, Luther Martin of Beckley, West Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Georgia Pardue and husband Edgar of Zionville, and Irene Potter of Trade, and one brother-in-law, Clay Wilson of Zionville. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Potter; one brother, Bruce Potter; one step-granddaughter, Arwen Burns, and one sister-in-law, Lola Martin.

Funeral services for Wilton F. Potter will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, October 24, 2017, at 2:00 o'clock, at Zionville Baptist Church. The body will lie in state, from 12:00 until 2:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Reverend Dwayne Tester, Military graveside rites and burial, provided by American Legion Post 130 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90, will follow in the Reece Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon, from 12:00 until 2:00 o'clock, at the church, prior to the service.

Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Reece Cemetery Fund, in care of Chuck Cook, 730 Slabtown Road, Zionville, North Carolina, 28698.

Claude married Betty Mae Flannagan on 3 Feb 1953 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Betty was born on 4 Mar 1936 in , Washington County, Virginia, ; died on 18 Jul 1993 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HAMPTON - Von Austin Fritts, 79, Hampton passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical after a brief illness.

A native of Butler, he was a son of the late Robert Lee & Donnie Elkins Fritts. Von was a retired employee of Nor-Well Company. He loved fishing and "Loafing" with his buddies.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years: Elsie Simerly Fritts. Two Children: James "Jim" Fritts & Wife Donna, Elizabethton and Reba Shreve & husband Gregory, Matthews, North Carolina. His Grandchildren: Robbie Fritts, Christopher Shreve , Whitney Shreve, Chris Fuller and wife Melissa and Robert Fuller. His Great Grandchildren: Dylan, Haylee, Alexis, Makenzie, Ashton and Chelsea Fuller. His brother: Harold Fritts and wife Priscilla, Alexandria, Virginia. His Sister: Mary Colbert, Butler. Also surviving are several nieces & nephews. Von's special friends: Karen Fisher, E.J. Blevins, Andy Arnett and Duck Stout.

A Service to celebrate the life of Von Fritts will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Terry Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees and former employees of Nor-Well Company, Boyd Smith, Richard Smith, Bobby Joe Taylor, Freddie Shreve and Dallas Richardson. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital and the 2500 Wing, Johnson City Medical Center. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. His body was given to Restore Life for research.

Vaughn married Elsa Reba Simerly about 1967. Elsa was born about 1940 in Boone County, , , West Virginia; died on 29 Mar 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
It is with great sadness that the family of James “Rebel Jim” Brewer announces his passing on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence at age 57. He was born September 3, 1964 to the late Claude and Hartensia Brewer. He loved hunting and fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife Janie Brewer of the home; one daughter Jo Dawn Furchess; three sons: Charlie Mann, Dalton Brewer and Cody Brewer; two sisters: Leola Watson and Geraldine Gentry; one brother Junior Brewer; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Special friends “brother” and best friend Doug Arney, Johnny Tackett, Matthew Watson, Tommy Poore, Brad Dugger and special niece Judy Gentry Stout also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Hux & Lipford Funeral Home chapel with Shannon Courtner and Roy Wilson officiating. Eulogy will be given by Brad Dugger.

Notes:

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jackie Swanson Brown age 65 on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1956, to the late Claude Brown and Betty Flannagan Brown. Jackie was a member of Victory Chapel Cowboy Church and he loved working puzzles, fishing, and wrestling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Mark Brown, John Brown, and George Brown, and sister: Kathy Evans.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sister: Nancy McFadden (Robert) of Trade and brother: Jim Brown (Tamera Milhorne) of Piney Flats, Caregiver: Linda Guy of Mountain City, and Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Special friends Cathy Motsinger-Eller, Terry Hodge, and Morris Davis also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, from the Charles B. Hux Chapel with Mr. Eddie Porter and Mr. Jim Furchess officiating. The burial will be at the Mcfadden Cemetery in Trade, TN.