John Gragg

John married Malinda Curtis on 11 Aug 1842 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Malinda (daughter of Thomas Curtis and Nancy Harmon) was born about 1820 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina; died before 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martisha L. Wilson before 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martisha (daughter of Alfred Wilson and Rosannah Hawkins) was born about 1842 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married Benjamin Franklin Baird about 1865 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Benjamin was born on 8 Jan 1832 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Jun 1882 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Valle Crucis, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louisa married William Bedent Baird about 1868 in North Carolina, , , . William (son of Rittenhous Baird and Sarah Louisa Council) was born on 20 Apr 1850 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 7 Mar 1932 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Valle Crucis, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Alpheus Pierce about 1870. Alpheus was born about 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claricy married Thomas Nelson Hawkins on 1 Aug 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of Unknown Gentleman and Deborah M. Hawkins) was born in Aug 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Mar 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Maymead Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Callie married James E. Haun about 1894. James was born in Apr 1864 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Sallie Mae Mast on 10 Mar 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Sallie (daughter of Robert Mast and Leona A. (Mast)) was born on 15 May 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Jul 1942 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Valle Crucis, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Minnie White Farthing about 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Minnie (daughter of Rev. Calvin Shaw Farthing and Keziah Elizabeth Farthing) was born on 20 Sep 1875 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Sep 1928 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Lalia F. Greeer on 31 Aug 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Lalia was born about 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Apr 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Georgia Cleota Snyder on 2 Feb 1930 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Georgia was born on 12 Aug 1912 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Effie married Horace G. Mulkey about 1906 in Washington, , , . Horace was born about 1870 in Oregon, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1910 Whitman County, Washington Census, Rosa (19 years old) is a housekeeper in the houshold of John A. Henderson.

Bynum married Allie Josephine Mast about 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Allie (daughter of Daniel Harrison Mast and Ruia Jane Lowrance) was born on 9 May 1916 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Aug 1990 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Mountlawn Memorial Park and Garden, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Leatha Annie Yates about 1920 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Leatha was born on 12 Jun 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Addie married Ira Don Mast about 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Ira (son of Daniel Harrison Mast and Ruia Jane Lowrance) was born on 4 May 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Jun 1974 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mast Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carlton married Laura Novella McGuire on 12 Jun 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Laura died in Mar 1984 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 11 May 1905 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Byron married Myra Ann Buchanan on 26 Jul 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Myra (daughter of Joseph M. Buchanan and Martha E. Stout) was born on 14 Feb 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Feb 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buchanan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married William Andrew Lyons on 24 Sep 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Reba Mast Freeman, 90, lost her battle with Parkinson’s on April 24, 2023.

Reba was the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Cleo Baird, born in Valle Crucis, NC.

In addition to her parents, Reba is preceded in death by her first husband and father of her girls, Billy B. Mast, and by her second husband, Delaney T. Freeman; infant brother, Harlon Baird; and sisters, Iva Nell Saylor (late Ed) and Jewel Shipley (late Baxter).

Reba Freeman is survived by five daughters and their spouses, Judy Shoun (Jerry), Barbara Bodnar, Bonnie Roope, Joan Doyle (Mike) and Kim Terry (Steve); stepson, Larry; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren with two more on the way; siblings, Tommy Baird (late Carolyn), and Henry Baird (Patsy); and many nieces and nephews.

Reba was eternally grateful for the care and companionship she received throughout the years from her grandson, Daniel. The family would like to express their appreciation for caregivers Jennifer, April, Phyllis, and the staff of Amedysis Hospice.

Reba was a long-time member of Boones Creek Baptist Church, Guaranda Baptist Church and Unaka Avenue Baptist Church in Johnson City, TN. She retired from Appalachian Oil Company.

A graveside service will be held for Reba at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Monte Vista Memorial Park in Johnson City, TN. Chaplain Steven Spell will officiate, with prayer offered by her forever friend, Chloe Boyd.

Family/Spouse: Delaney T. Freeman. Delaney was born on 18 Aug 1923 in , Scott County, Virginia, ; died on 18 Aug 1987 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Reba married Billy Bernard Mast on 16 Dec 1951 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Billy (son of Ira Don Mast and Addie Gardner Baird) was born on 30 Nov 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 1963 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Jewel Fern Baird Shipley, 80, Johnson City, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her residence, following a lengthy illness.

Jewel was a native of Watauga County, NC, and lived most of her life in Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late Henry Clay and Georgia Cleota Snyder Baird.

Jewel received her Bachelor of Nursing Degree from East Tennessee State University.

She began her health care career in 1966 with the Washington County Health Department as a staff nurse in the Child Health and Family Planning Clinics. In 1983, Jewel moved to the Northeast Tennessee Regional Health Office where she held multiple positions, including Child Health and Development Nursing Consultant, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Consultant, and Regional Director of Children’s Special Services Program, retiring in 2009 after forty-three years of dedicated Public Health Nursing services. Jewel was proud to have been awarded the Federal Southeast Region Maternal and Child Health Nursing Award. She was a lifetime member of the Tennessee Public Health Association and formerly served on their Nursing Board. Jewel was also a longtime Volunteer Nurse for the American Red Cross.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jewel enjoyed spending time at the family’s second home, Venture Out of Gatlinburg, sewing and playing Solitaire.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Baxter Hamer Shipley, in 2020, her daughter, Melissa Shipley Slagle, in 1995, a granddaughter, Zoe Bryann Shipley, in 2019, a sister, Iva Saylor, and an infant brother, Harlan Baird.

Jewel is survived by two sons, Bryan Shipley, Jonesborough, Robert Shipley and wife Laura, Jonesborough; three grandchildren, Jessica Slagle De La Vega and husband Salvador, Ty Shipley, Sara Shipley Hood and husband Morgan, all of Jonesborough; three great-grandchildren, Rylie De La Vega, Ava De La Vega, and Kimber Hood, all of Jonesborough; son-in-law, Johnny Slagle; one sister, Reba Freeman, Johnson City; two brothers, Thomas Baird, Gray, and Henry Baird, Morristown; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Family/Spouse: Baxter Hamer Shipley. Baxter (daughter of Joseph Clark Shipley and Faye Anderson) was born about 1939 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died about 2020 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Mrs. Anna Joy Baird Penley, age 93, Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mrs. Penley was born September 18, 1928, in Watauga County, NC, and the daughter of the late John Frederick & Letha Ann Yates Baird. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Penley in 1998, son, John Frederick “Freddie” Penley, one granddaughter, Letha Marie Snodgrass and several brothers and sisters.

She was a member of Boone Trail Baptist Church.

Mrs. Penley was a Registered Nurse and had worked at Johnson City Memorial Hospital and Johnson City Medical Center before retiring.

Survivors include four children, Dale Penley (Paula), Johnson City, Cecilia Ann Simpson (Roger), Gray, Vanessa Snodgrass (Billy Joe, Jr.), Hickory, NC and Terri Greenwell (Jack), Bluffton, SC; three sisters and one brother; eight grandchildren, Justin Penley, Daniel Simpson, Amanda Simpson, Lauren Bassett-Penley (Daniel), Blake Penley, B.J. Snodgrass III (Morgan), Lashay Dulaney (Robert), and Katie Greenwell (Stephen); and six great-grandchildren, John Conley Snodgrass, Ryan Jennings, McKenzie Dulaney, Logan Dulaney, Raine Bledsoe and Mattie Bledsoe.

Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Friday, May 13, 2022, at Washington County Memory Gardens with Pastor Jody Jenkins officiating.

Pallbearers will be family & friends.

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KINGSPORT - Mr. Charles “Yates” Baird, age 78, Kingsport, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Orchard View Rehab Center.

Mr. Baird was born in Carter County and the son of the late John Frederick & Letha Ann Yates Baird. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Garst Baird.

He was a United States Air Force Veteran.

Mr. Baird was a retired mechanic for the Kingsport Press.

Survivors include his wife, Jewett Murphy Baird, Kingsport; son, Robbie Baird and wife Laurel; stepchildren, Rhonda Ragsdale and husband Ed and Rosa Corby and husband Lee; grandchildren, Camden and Braxton Gray; sisters, Peggy, Patsy and Betty.

Graveside services will be conducted 12, Noon, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Maple Lawn Cemetery with Pastor John H. Moore officiating. Family and friends are requested to meet at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home at 11:45 am to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsie married Robert Lee Tolley on 5 Jan 1980 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Ely Joseph Tolley and Minnie Elizabeth Byrd) was born on 15 Jan 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 2002 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Billy married Reba Mae Baird on 16 Dec 1951 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Reba (daughter of Henry Clay Baird and Georgia Cleota Snyder) was born about 1933 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 Apr 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Faye B. Williams, age 74, of Piney Flats, TN., passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on February 24, 1946 in Piney Flats, TN, a daughter of the late Carl and Laura McGuire Baird. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers; three sisters; and one son-in-law, Kevin Snow.

Faye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a lifelong resident of Piney Flats, TN. She was a member of Piney Flats First Baptist Church for many years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Gene Williams; daughters, Linda Williams Snow and Lea Ann Williams Rasar; grandchildren, Zachary Snow and Presley Anna Rasar; siblings, Shirley Thomas, Bill Baird and wife Yvonne, Lawrence Baird and wife Aurelia, Kay Warren, and Sharon Blevins and husband Luke; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 PM with Dr. Allen Davis officiating. The committal and interment will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, TN.

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Moveta K. Baird, Barlow age 79, of 5787 Highway 67 West, Mountain City, Tennessee went to be with her Lord on Friday February 22, 2019 at her residence. Moveta was born on June 13, 1939, in Mountain City, TN to the late Byron Baird and Myra Buchannan Baird. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Earnest Gibb Barlow, and sisters Marilyn Vaught, Marietta Forrester, and brothers, Charles Jody Baird, and Denver Baird. She Loved Witnessing for the Lord, singing with her nursing home ministry, flower gardening, music.

She is survived by 2 sons Darryl Barlow and wife Denise, Mountain City, TN

Brian Barlow, Mountain City, Tn.

Her grandson who was like her son B.J. Barlow of the home.

Sister Marlene Dodgion, Mtn City, TN.

Brother Sonny Baird, Mtn City, TN.

Granddaughter, Tara Barlow, Mtn City, TN.

Great Grandchildren Chasity and Clayton Osborne.

Special friends Kim Jennings, Bob Forrester, Sue Baird, Joyce Gregg, and the residence and staff of Mountain City Care Center.

Funeral Services for Moveta Barlow will be conducted at 7pm on Monday February 25, 2019, in the Bethany Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 5pm – 7pm prior to the funeral service. Gale Hartley will officiate the services.

Graveside Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday February 26, 2019 in the Sunset Memorial Park.

Honorary Pallbearers: John Brookshire, Darrell Junge, David Barrett, Kenny Gregg, John Davis, and Burl Johnson.

Family/Spouse: Hettie L. Ritchie. Hettie (daughter of Fredrick Payne Ritchie and Bonnie Kate Miller) was born about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Oct 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Helen “Jeannette” Boswell, February 23, 1930 – May 9, 2021, passed from this life to spend eternity with Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born February 23, 1930 in Elizabethton, TN to Anna Louise Baird Lyons and Willie Andrew Lyons. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Charles Clinton (Clint) Boswell and by her two brothers, Darrel and Kenneth Lyons. She leaves behind four sons, Ronnie (Sandy), Dennis (Shanna), Bill (Bea) and Terry (Betsy) Boswell. She also leaves ten grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Jeannette attended Elizabethton High School and trained to be a bookkeeper at a local business college. She enjoyed playing the trumpet in the high school band, playing the piano and singing as a teenager in the Harmony Four Girls Quartet on local radio programs. As a senior adult she and Clint enjoyed singing with the Musical Voices Choir associated with the Johnson City Senior Citizens Center giving concerts in churches and nursing homes throughout the area. She and Clint continued a strong Christian heritage and were faithful members of Central Baptist Church of Johnson City.

A memorial service will be held at Morris-Baker Funeral Home at 2001 E. Oakland Ave., in Johnson City, TN at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 14, 2021. The family will welcome friends prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Mountain Home National cemetery (Historical Section) at 2:00 pm following the memorial service.