Mary Harper

Mary married Elbert Gentry about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Ferdinand C. Gentry and Louisa (Gentry)) was born in Apr 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Calvin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances O. Mclaughlin Foster, age 92, of Oxford, PA , formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, PA. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Foster, who passed away in 2008 and with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Her first husband of 34 years, Wallace "Sax" McLaughlin, Sr., passed away in 1972.

Born in Mountain City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Mary Harper Gentry.

Frances was a Certified Nurses Aide at Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA , for 30 years, retiring in 1972.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Kennett Square, PA, St. Patrick's Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion, Cecil Post 15, Ladies Auxiliary, Elkton, MD, the Ware Presbyterian Auxiliary and the Kennett Area senior Center.

Frances enjoyed travelling, games, including Bingo, collecting antiques and she was a collector of Elvis Presley memorabilia.

She is survived by one son, Thomas E. McLaughlin and his wife Joan of Ocean City, MD, a daughter-in-law, Bernadette Sharayko of Collingsville, PA, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nephews and countless friends.

Frances was predeceased by three sons, Wallace P. McLaughlin, Jr., Dennis P. McLaughlin and Robert M. McLaughlin; two brothers, Earl Gentry and Eugene Gentry; two sisters, Hazel McKinney and Elsie McKinney.

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Burnice Clyde Gentry, age 73, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday night, November 19, 2017 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born on February 11, 1944 in Johnson County to Dorothy Absher Gentry and the late Calvin Eugene Gentry. In addition to his father, Burnice was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Ruth Wilson Gentry; sons: Steven Clyde Gentry, Richard Eugene Gentry and Jon David Gentry and a brother, Paul Gentry.

Burnice worked at the JCHS for 21 years as Head Custodian. He had also worked at the Mountain City Police Department and Johnson County Sheriff's Department.

He loved fishing, wrestling, race cars and football. Burnice was a 'jokester' and was always laughing and cutting up. We will miss his sense of humor and his laughter.

He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 34 years, Linda Slemp Gentry; loving daughters: Connie Gentry and Tammy Wilson; mother, Dorothy Gentry; granddaughters: Kelsey Gentry and Danielle Dugger; great grandson, Hero Reign Taylor; brothers: Roger Gentry and wife Wanda, Bob Gentry and wife Betty; sisters: Janie Trivette and husband Brian, Darlene Dunn and husband Larry; sisters-in-law, Mary Slemp and Shelby Gentry; brother-in-law, Larry Slemp; special friends: Suzanne Dial, Angie Stout, Pastor Steven Spencer, Charlene McCarty, Staff of Mountain City Care Center and Amedysis Hospice, especially Mandy Ward and Gail Miller; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor David Bentley and Brother-in-law, Larry Dunn officiating. Special music will be provided by Larry and Brenda Barry and Megan McEwen. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Gentry, Bud Gentry, Gary Gentry, Doug Price, Everett Brown and Logan Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are James Parker, Larry Slemp, Rick Ramsey, Daryl Reece, Brian Storie and Danny Cullop.

Burnice married Carolyn Ruth Wilson about 1965 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Carolyn was born on 11 Apr 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Sep 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burnice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]