Simon Shull

Simon married Mary Ormatapher Sheiffler about 1790 in North Carolina, , , . Mary was born about 1770 in Loudoun County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Philip married Phoebe B. Ward on 3 Oct 1820 in North Carolina, , , . Phoebe (daughter of Daniel Ward and Anna Curtis) was born about 1802 in Cove Creek, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married James Ward about 1820 in North Carolina, , , . James (son of Benjamin Ward and Celia "Selah" Stewart) was born about 1798 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died after 1852. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Matilda Hampton about 1826. Matilda was born on 23 Nov 1802 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1841 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Sarah Jones about 1830. Sarah was born about 1812 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Elizabeth Mast about 1834 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of John Mast and Susannah E. Harman) was born about 1817 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Myra Green about 1847 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Myra (daughter of Amos Green and Senoth (Green)) was born about 1826 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Temperance married Andrew Jackson Baird about 1852. Andrew (son of Franklin Baird and Catherine 'Caty' Moody) was born on 21 Dec 1829 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 26 Jan 1897 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Valle Crucis, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Alexander Lafayette Ward about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of Thomas Ward and Delilah Bradley) was born about 1846 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1922. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Simon married Martha Louise Phillips on 25 Jan 1867 in North Carolina, , , . Martha was born about 1847 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 4 May 1922 in Cove Creek, , Watauga County, North Carolina; was buried on 7 May 1922 in Shull Family Cemetery, , Cove Creek, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Joseph C Shull
Residence: Watauga County, North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Age at Enlistment: 19
Enlistment Date: 18 Sep 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Watauga County, NC
State Served: North Carolina
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment on 20 Nov 1861.
Mustered out on 11 Jan 1865.
Transferred to on 11 Jan 1865.
Birth Date: abt 1842

Joseph married Elizabeth Louisa Mast on 4 Sep 1873 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of John Allen Mast and Martha Elizabeth Moore) was born on 7 Jan 1852 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Jun 1926 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Shull Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married John Walker in 1846 in North Carolina, , , . John was born on 25 Feb 1819 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 11 Apr 1912 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Alfred J. Campbell about 1850 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Alfred (son of Nathaniel Taylor Campbell and Nancy Douglass) was born on 11 Dec 1828; died on 23 Aug 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lucinda Campbell about 1852. Lucinda (daughter of Nathaniel Taylor Campbell and Nancy Douglass) was born about 1830 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Adam Fortner Greene on 6 Jan 1859 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Adam was born on 24 July 1835 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 9 Jun 1911 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Martha Susannah Lewis about 1865 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Martha (daughter of William Lafayette Lewis and Mary 'Polly" Goodwin) was born on 10 Oct 1841 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Nov 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Temperance married Robert L. E. Goodwin on 16 Jun 1861 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Allen Goodwin and Catherine Heaton) was born on 18 Apr 1838 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 1912 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Isaac Grindstaff on 14 Aug 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of Michael M. Grindstaff and Sarah Chambers) was born on 5 Feb 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Martha Alzenia Baird on 30 Jun 1888 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Martha (daughter of David Franklin Baird and Elizabeth R. Wagner) was born on 11 Jul 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Jonathon Monroe Moody about 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jonathon (son of Levi Moody and Elizabeth Hartley) was born on 15 Jun 1865 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 29 Sep 1916 in Custer County, , , Nebraska; was buried in Liberty Cemetery, , Custer County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Laura C. (Shull) about 1881. Laura was born about 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milton married Fannie Nave about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Fannie was born on 19 Nov 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Oct 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Elbert Elias Stout about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Lawson E. Stout and Clarenda Jane Arnold) was born about 1870; died about 1940; was buried about 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Susan Caroline Arnold on 14 Jan 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Aquilla M. Arnold and Hannah Louisa Elizabeth Jane Snider) was born in Dec 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1929; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, Avery Branch Road, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Vada L. Dugger on 5 Dec 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Vada (daughter of Peter Dugger and Minnie Lucinda Guy) was born on 5 Jul 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1994 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Bakers Gap Cemetery, Dry Run Community, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dolphus married Rebecca S. Arnold on 23 Sep 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Alexander Arnold and Nancy Morelda Stout) was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dolphus married Vertie Talahassee "Tessie" Swift on 11 Mar 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Vertie (daughter of Joseph Harrison Swift and Mary Isabel Henson) was born on 30 Jul 1887 in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1969 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Louisa Phillips about 1888 in North Carolina, , , . Sarah (daughter of Dr. Jordan Bower "J.B." Phillips and Sarah Anne Cameline (Cammie) Ward) was born on 8 Mar 1867 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 2 Nov 1942 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Shull Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jordan married Callie Nora Matheson about 1898. Callie (daughter of Daniel Newton Matheson and Margaret Warren) was born on 6 Sep 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 15 Nov 1963 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Shull Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Mamie D. Graybeal about 1910. Mamie (daughter of William Baxter Graybeal and Maggie Jane Austin) was born in Oct 1889 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Martitia Emaline Snyder about 1871. Martitia (daughter of Alexander Snyder and Margaret Sutherland) was born on 19 Jan 1848 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 30 Dec 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Joseph L. Wood about 1882 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Joseph (son of Francis Wood and Lavinia Roten) was born in May 1855 in Yadkin County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Alice C. Shull about 1888. Alice (daughter of David H. Shull and Martha Susannah Lewis) was born on 27 Jan 1867; died in Nov 1947 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married William Smith Lewis on 28 Feb 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Lawson L. Lewis and Sarah Isabelle Campbell) was born on 27 Sep 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 May 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married John Fred Glover about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1856 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Maggie Fair on 7 Jul 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maggie was born on 14 Feb 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Nov 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married William H. Campbell about 1888. William (son of Alfred J. Campbell and Sarah Jane Shull) was born on 8 Apr 1959; died on 12 Oct 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Virginia married Arthur Columbus Sherwood on 3 Jan 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Arthur (son of Rev. James Justice Lafayette Sherwood and Sarah Ann Young) was born on 6 Jun 1977 in Grayson County, , , Virginia; died on 2 Jun 1946 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edgar married Matilda Rosalie Lackey on 13 Sep 1916. Matilda (daughter of John Alexander Lackey and Sarah Louisa Peeler) was born on 10 May 1892 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lavinia married William Tyler Casey about 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 15 Mar 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Oct 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ira married Margaret Boyd Caudill about 1913 in North Carolina, , , . Margaret (daughter of George Washington Caudill and Lou Ellen Osborne) was born on 30 Oct 1897; died on 17 Feb 1973; was buried in Shull Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Callie married Wilburn F. Fritts about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wilburn (son of Andrew J. Treffenstead and Louisa Susan Porch) was born on 5 May 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Dec 1959 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Addie Tallulah Arnold on 12 Nov 1911. Addie (daughter of Aquilla M. Arnold and Hannah Louisa Elizabeth Jane Snider) was born on 5 May 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1982 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Almos McDaniel "Daniel A." Grindstaff on 18 Jun 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Almos (son of George W. Grindstaff and Emily Loretta "Emma" Stout) was born on 10 Jul 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Nov 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Davis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Don S. Williams on 13 Apr 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Don (son of Mr. Stokes Or Starnes and Sarah Ann Williams) was born on 22 Sep 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 16 Oct 1918 in France, , , ; was buried in Plot H .Row 33 Grave 01 Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Romagne, , , France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Nineveh Colfax Parsons about 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nineveh was born on 23 Aug 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Jan 1944 in Mecklenburg County, , , North Carolina; was buried in John Sherman Brown Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

OSCAR SHULL, 54, of 3017 Sumner Ave., Hoquiam, Wash., died Feb. 10, at a hospital there. He had been ill since October.

A native of Neva, he went to Washington 27 years ago, and was employed at a plywood plant for a number of years. He was a member of the Aberdeen Eagles lodge and the Plywood union.

He is survived by his wife, Polly Stout Shull; two daughters, Mrs. Don Bell, Central Park, Wash. and Mrs. Ordell Ellefson of Aberdeen, Wash., and five grandchildren; three brothers, W. H. of Springfield, Ore., Roby of Neva, and Charles of Virginina; five sisters, Mrs. W. F. Fritts, Mrs. N. C. Parsons, Mrs. Lillie Grandstaff and Mrs. J. R. Hicks, all of Tennessee, and Mrs. W. A. Kasman of Norfolk, Va.

The funeral was held Feb. 12 at Elerding Chapel in the Washington city, with Rev. Newt Rasor officiating. Interment was in Fern Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers were George Fritts, Wiley Fritts, Charley Logan and Vallie Mink.

Oscar married Mary "Polly" Stout about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ina married Ott Mazon Bunting on 16 Jul 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ott (son of Newton Walker Bunting and Mary Ethel Arnold) was born on 15 Mar 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Feb 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bakers Gap Cemetery, Dry Run Community, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Dewey Theo Bunting on 9 Feb 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dewey (son of Newton Walker Bunting and Mary Ethel Arnold) was born on 8 Jun 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 1999 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married Thomas Gray about 1922. Thomas was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nora married Abner Cleveland Reece on 17 Sep 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Abner (son of Daniel Landrine Reece and Delilah Catharine Ward) was born on 5 Nov 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jun 1978 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beulah married John Roby Stout about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 2 Nov 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Conley Eugene Stout on 12 Sep 1931 in Mountain City, , Johnson County, Tennessee. Conley (son of Stanley Smith Stout and Venia Belle Slimp) was born on 28 May 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herman married Anna Mae Mast on 26 Apr 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Wiley Arthur Mast and Mary Louise Brown) was born on 27 Mar 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jul 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HAMPTON — Mrs. Wilma (Pidge) Arnold, 101, 434 Tollett Street, Hampton, TN, died Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the home of her daughter in Middle River, MD.

A native of Johnson County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Wilburn and Susan Caroline Ward. Mrs. Arnold had worked as a Nurses' Aide. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Raymond Arnold, in 1989; a daughter, Bessie Marie Roark; a son-in-law, James Norman Roark; three sisters, Eliza Pauline Stout, Beulah Victoria Stout and Emma Grace Mast; three brothers, Marshall Woodrow Ward, Herman Nathanial Ward and Robert Frank Ward; and a half-sister, Peggy Cress.

Survivors include a daughter, Alma Geraldine Kemp and husband, Kale; and a son, Bobby Mack Arnold and wife, Kathleen Grace; grandchildren, Michael Kale Kemp, Teresa Nidiffer, Tonya Weaver, Lisa Meadows, Wanda Bengston, Kimberly Hughes, Angela Bray, Bobby Allen Arnold and Kristy Kemp-Szymanowski; great-grandchildren, Michael Kemp Jr., David Kemp Johnathan Kemp, Clayton Hughes, Marshall Hughes, Josey Walter Weaver, Kayla Ripple, Brandon Arnold, Ashlee Arnold, Jacob Dress, Natalie Bray, Noah Hughes, Grace Hughes, Emma Szymanowski and John Kale Szymanowski; great-great-grandchildren, Mason Kemp, McKenzie Kemp, Elise Kemp and Anna Hughes; a sister, Ruth Pearl Dowell; and half-sisters and half-brothers, Willie Mae, Jena Lee, Alley, Tom and Earl Ward.

Funeral service for Mrs. Wilma (Pidge) Arnold will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 2, 2010, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. Mack Presnell officiating.

Interment will follow the funeral service in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Wilma married Walter Raymond Arnold on 20 Apr 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Wiley Lafette Arnold and Nancy Elizabeth Curry) was born on 14 May 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marshall married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Jennie Lee Steiner, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Bristol Regional Hospital. Jennie was born on January 21, 1937 to the late Thomas Wilburn Ward and Vada Dugger Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Steiner Jr; grandchildren, Nicolette Miller, Joshua Steiner, and ten siblings. Jennie worked as a hospital aide for over 28 years in Fort Myers, Florida. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and reading. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Connie Jones of Mountain City, Treshia Steiner of Cape Coral, FL; sons, Francis Steiner IV of Mountain City, Stephen Steiner (Leslie) of Cape Coral, FL, James Steiner (Stephanie) of Murfreesboro; brothers, Thomas Ward, Earl Ward (Kathy); eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Notes:

Allie Beatrice Eames, age 78, of Mountain City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1938 to the late Thomas Wilburn Ward and Vada Ruth Dugger Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Allie worked in the restaurant business for many years before her retirement.

Survivors include sisters: Jennie Steiner and Willie Dickens, and brothers; Thomas Ward and Earl Ward. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

It was Allie's wish to be cremated with no formal service being held and for her cremated remains to be interred at Bel Air Memorial Gardens in Bel Air, MD.

Lily married Aud Lunceford about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Aud was born about 1898. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Nora Lee Cress on 18 May 1933 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of William Albert Cress and Mary Emmaline Jenkins) was born on 5 Jun 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Wade Miller about 1933. Wade was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R. married Rosa Irene Grindstaff on 5 Jul 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rosa (daughter of Almos McDaniel "Daniel A." Grindstaff and Lillie M. Shull) was born on 3 Apr 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mast Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Orren J. Harmon about 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Orren was born on 9 Aug 1892 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 31 Dec 1947 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Cove Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Addie married William Leslie Farthing on 14 Feb 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Jesse Fairfield Farthing and Nora L. Glenn) was born on 16 Mar 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wilborn Jesse Rominger. Wilborn (son of Francis Marion Rominger and Annie Adeline Presnell) was born on 1 Apr 1915 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 5 May 2006 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Flora Ward about 1894. Flora was born about 1875; died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Information about this family comes from Gloria Edwards .

William married Sally Delray Stout about 1901. Sally (daughter of David Vaught Stout and Lea Ann Williams) was born on 8 Jan 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Apr 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Cora married Drew Cochran about 1897, and was divorced before 1900. Drew was born about 1880 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Allie Farthing about 1926 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Joseph E. Farthing and Ida (Farthing)) was born about 1907 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married Pearlie (Lewis) about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pearlie was born about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patton married Anna Carden about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna was born about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Pearl Taylor on 28 Jun 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pearl was born about 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Maggie (Shull) about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maggie was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Lola West about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lola was born about 1904 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married David Ernest Waycaster on 4 Jun 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of William Theodore Waycaster and Addie Byrum) was born on 18 Feb 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jun 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HAMPTON — Mr. Philip E. Shull, age 80, of Hampton, TN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Joseph Carluss and Hazel Clark Shull. Mr. Shull retired from Inland Containers. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and he attended Hampton Church of God. Mr. Shull was a Tennessee Vols fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several aunts and nephews.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of fifty-one and one half years, Faye Shull, of the home; a daughter, Lisa Blevins and her husband David, Elizabethton; a granddog, Lowla; a sister, Loretta Crowder and her husband Sam, Elizabethton and an aunt, Betty Lou Chambers, Elizabethton.

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Philip E. Shull will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 5, 2016, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Hobart Bradshaw officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday prior to the service or at the residence at any time.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 6, 2016, in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10:00 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to express a thank you to his special friends, Ray Campbell, Don Carden and Wayne Sheets.

Joseph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daughter of Ira Donald "Don" SHULL and Margaret "Boyd" CAUDILL. Married Charles Ray MOODY.

Mary Shull Moody, age 87, of 540 Calloway Road, Boone, the Foscoe Community, died January 20,2017 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk. Mary grew up in Valle Crucis, NC on the Shull Farm. Mary graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College. She married Charles Ray Moody and moved to Maryland. She retired from teaching and moved back to Foscoe in 1987. Mary and Ray adopted their niece, Juanita, and helped raise their three nephews Don, John and Paul.

She is survived by one (adopted) daughter, Juanita Moody Keehn and husband Terrence of Dunkirk, Maryland, two granddaughters, Brittney Schade of Dunkirk, Maryland and Casey Begley and husband Mat of Lusby, Maryland, one grandson, Kyle Schade of Dunkirk, Maryland, two nephews, Donald Moody and Carolyn of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and John Moody of Bend, Oregon, two great-granddaughters, Ayvah Begley and Kennedy Begley both of Lusby, Maryland, one great-grandson, Adam Foster of Dunkirk, Maryland and one sister, Jeanne Shull Church and husband James of Oxon Hill, Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Moody, one nephew, Paul Moody, her father and mother, Ira Donald & Margaret "Boyd" Caudill Shull and one sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Shull Moody.

Funeral services held at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Reverend David Hockett. Burial in the Shull Cemetery.

Mary married Charles Ray Moody on 2 Dec 1948 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Charles (son of Augustus Sylvester Moody and Birdie Mae Fox) was born on 2 Jul 1925 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 7 Dec 2004 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Shull Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Laura Louise Campbell on 29 Jan 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Laura (daughter of Burson Campbell and Tishia Grindstaff) was born on 29 Mar 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2008 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mae married Clyde Elbert Stout on 22 Jul 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of William E. Stout and Jennie Luna Morefield) was born on 11 Sep 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Apr 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joe Shull - MOUNTAIN CITY
MOUNTAIN CITY — Joe C. Shull, age 89, of 517 Mill Creek Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2005, at the Mountain City Care Center following a brief illness. He was born in Mountain City, Tennessee, on June 30, 1916, to the late Roby and Addie Arnold Shull. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Ward Shull, who passed away on August 7, 1999, and one brother, John D. Shull. Joe was a 1935 graduate of Johnson County High School. Joe was a retired farmer and former owner and operator of Mill Creek Grocery. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, where he also served as Sunday School Superintendent and was a member of the choir. Joe was a member of the Neva Ruritan, Neva Volunteer Fire Department and served as Johnson County Road Commissioner for a number of years. Joe was a renowned storyteller and he enjoyed football and racing. Joe is survived by two sisters, Mary Lee Shoun, of Springfield, VA, and Jacquelin Mink and husband, George, of Portsmouth, VA; one brother, Earl Shull and wife, Louise, of Mountain City, TN; sister-in-law, Alma Worley, of Mountain City, TN, several nieces and nephews and many, many dear friends. Funeral Services for Joe C. Shull will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2005, from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Swift and Rev. Jim Norman to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the Pine Grove Baptist Church Choir. Graveside Services and Interment will follow from the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Sam Cress, Steve Cornett, Terry Hodge, Chris Lang, Francis Scherier, Barry Watson, Richard Watson and Randy Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers are: Robert Cress, Pat Conville, AD Grindstaff, Terry Matheson, Junior Maze, J.W. Mink, Dale Phillips, Bill Shull, Bob Shull, John Shull, Terry Shull, Tom Shull, Dick Snyder, Jim Snyder, Johnny Sutphin, Bill Worley and Doug Hornsby and Staff of Mountain City Care Center. The family will receive friends from 1-2:20 p.m. on Monday, prior to the Services, at the Church. At other times, friends may call at the residence of Earl and Louise Shull, 126 Slimp Branch Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, 37683, at anytime. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Neva Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Tom Shull, 3530 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683

Joseph married Hazel Lou Ward about 1937. Hazel (daughter of Nathan Duke Ward, Sr. and Sarah Malinda Tester) was born on 15 Sep 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 7 Aug 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Earl D. Shull, age 92, of 126 Slemp Branch Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center on Monday, April 19, 2010.

He was a son of the late Roby and Addie Arnold Shull. Mr. Shull was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist, where he served as Trustee, Sunday School Secretary, Finance Committee, Pleasant Grove Cemetery Committee, Building Committee and was a member of the choir.

He also was a member of Neva Ruritan, Neva Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the Johnson County School Board, Johnson County Commissioner, Johnson County Road Committee, Former Chairman of the Johnson County Soil Conservation District Board. Earl loved farming and Tennessee football.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Shull and Joe Shull.

Survivors include: his wife, Louise McQueen Shull, of Mountain City, TN; three daughters: Patsy Eller and husband, Edgar, of Todd, NC, Barbara Simcox and Linda Brown and husband, Junior, all of Mountain City, TN; two sons: Tom Shull and wife, Judith, and Terry Shull and wife, Betty, all of Mountain City, TN; two sisters: Mary Lee Shoun, of Washington, DC, and Jacqueline Mink and husband, George, of Portsmouth, VA.; grandchildren: Scotty Eller, Jim Shull, Michael Simcox, Celeste Simcox-Dunn, Steve Brown, Mechelle Arney, Jonathan Shull; great grandchildren: Eli, Isaiah and Emma Eller, Sam and Izzy Dunn, Megan and Caleb Brown, Will, Myles and Brady Arney and Noah Shull; Several nieces and nephews along with too many friends to name also survive.

Funeral Services for Earl D. Shull will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. James Norman officiating. Music will be provided by Jim Norman and the Pleasant Grove Choir.

Graveside service and interment will be held in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery following the service. Active pallbearers will be Scotty Eller, Dwayne Arney, Steve Brown, Jim Shull, Jonathan Shull, Michael Simcox and Roby Dunn. Honorary pallbearers will be Clint Howard, Rhonda Reece, Tony Jennings, Chuck Walker, Bill Farmer, Terry Matheson, Dan Williams, George Lowe, Doug Rutherford, Ralph Stout, Earl Payne. Dean Stout, Rick Moore, George Stang, Bill Wilson, Jackie Ward, Bill Shull, Neva VFD, Neva Ruritan, and men of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. At other times friends may call at the residence 126 Slemp Branch Road, Mountain City, TN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3385 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, TN 37683; Johnson County Rescue Squad, 203 Vandilla Street, Mountain City, TN 37683; or the Neva Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Tom Shull, 3530 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Earl married Louise McQueen about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Louise (daughter of Thomas S. McQueen and Ruth Wills) was born about 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ms. Ruth Grindstaff, of 5468 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at her residence.

Ruth was a Johnson County native where she had lived all her life. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lillie Shull Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers: Don Grindstaff, Robert Grindstaff and A.D. Grindstaff; and a sister, Hazel G. Jones.

She was a Graduate of Johnson County High School and East Tennessee State University; she taught school in Johnson County for 45 years and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Johnson County. She was active in the Neva Elementary School PTA.

Ruth enjoyed being outside and working in her garden and flowers and she also loved quilting and sewing. She was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church, where she at one time taught the primary Sunday school class.

Survivors: one sister, Rosa Ward, Mountain City, Tennessee; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services for Ms. Ruth Grindstaff will be conducted on Sunday, January 6th, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Penley, Rev Carl Swift, Rev. Rick Thomason and Dr. Dan Little officiating. Music will be under the direction of Roy Roach and Patty Watson.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service and burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be: Charlie Grindstaff, Danny Grindstaff, Justin Grindstaff, Robert Cunningham, Jerry Grindstaff, Benny Grindstaff, Blake Grindstaff, Travis Grindstaff, Dakota Grindstaff, Joe Grindstaff, Billy Ward, Mark Ward, Wayne Vaught, Joshua Vaught, Donnie Hampton and Charlie Cutlip. Honorary pallbearers will be Men's Sunday school class, Dr. John Whitlock, Wes Holly, Rex Greene, Joe Thomas and Greg Thomas.

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Rosa Irene Grindstaff Ward, age 93, passed away on March 26, 2019, at Mountain City Care Center. Rosa was born in Johnson County, Tennessee on April 3, 1925, to the late Dan and Lilly Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, Rosa is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, R.V. Ward in 1990; her son Billy Dwight Ward in 1995; sisters, Hazel and Ruth Grindstaff; brothers, Don, Bob and A.D. Grindstaff; nephew James Snyder.

Those left to cherish her memory are her Daughter-in-Law, Karen Gobble Ward; grandsons, Billy Dwight Ward II and Mark Alexander Ward and wife Dana; great-grandchildren, Mark Alexander Ward II and Natalie Claire Ward; nieces and nephews, Deana Shoun, Karen Cunningham, Carol Shores, Mary Joann Swift, Roy, David, and Richard Snyder, Danny, Joe, Jerry, and Benny Grindstaff, Joann Cutlup, Penny Vaught, Margaret Myers, Hal and Wayne Ward, and Bob Miller; several great nieces and nephews; special neighbors and friends including the members of Pine Grove Baptist Church and the VFW Auxiliary Post 6908.

What Granny loved most was working in her vegetable garden and canning the fruits of her labor, milking the cows, and just being outside. Granny loved watching game shows. She enjoyed playing checkers, reading her Bible, ice cream, and the smell of roses, which were her favorite flower.

Services for Rosa will be held at 2pm on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Neva, TN. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm – 2pm prior to the service. Internment will follow services at Mast Cemetery. Rev. Mike Penley will officiate the services.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Grindstaff, Blake Grindstaff, Danny Grindstaff, Marvin Arney, Roy Hodge, Johnny Shull, Wayne Davis, and Bob Ward. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sam Cress, Dr. John Whitlock, Hal Ward, Wayne Ward, Bob Miller, Dick Snyder, Roy Snyder, and David Snyder.

Rosa married R. V. Ward on 5 Jul 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. R. (son of Dolphus Alexander "D. A." Ward and Vertie Talahassee "Tessie" Swift) was born on 23 Sep 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1990 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Mast Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Laymon Roger Cress about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Laymon (son of Stanley Thompson Cress and Ollie Edith Davis) was born on 18 Feb 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 2000 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Cress Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jay married Lidia (Bunting) about 1942. Lidia was born on 14 May 1925; died on 2 Jul 2013 in Pierce County, , , Washington; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, , Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Marjorie Ginolfi, age 96, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in the Mountain City Care Center. She was born February 22, 1923 in the Neva Community of Johnson County to the late Ott M. Bunting and Ina Stout Bunting. She was a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church and she enjoyed cooking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, three sisters: Virginia Snyder, Opal Susi and Kathleen Bunton and five brothers: Marshall, Fred, Barton, Jim and Doran.

Survivors include: Stepchildren, Mary Ann Kallas, Hurley, Wi. And Michael Ginolfi of Utah. Sister; Shirley Bunting, Mtn City, Tn. Brothers; Doug (Mac) Bunting (Connie) Walls, MS. Harold Bunting (Lynda) Mtn City, TN. Sister in Laws; Vida Bunting, Mtn City, Tn. Wilma Bunting Kingsport, TN. And Sue Bunting, Mountain City, Tn. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

A special thank you to the Staff of the Mountain City Care Center.

Funeral Services for Marjorie will be conducted on Friday October 25, 2019 at 2 pm from the Bakers Gap Baptist Church with Dennis Peterson and Bryant Collins to officiate. Visitation will be prior to the funeral from 1 until 2 pm. the Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Burial will follow in the Bakers Gap Cemetery.

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Opal Bunting Susi, age 83, of 904 Avery Branch Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Friday, January 2, 2009, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Ott M. Bunting and Ina Lee Stout Bunting. She was a native of Johnson County, was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker and Mother. Her parents and her husband Frank P. Susi, two sons, Gary Susi and Frank P. Susi, Jr.; two sisters Kathleen Bunton and Virginia Snyder; one brother Barton Bunting, preceded her in death.

Survivors: One Granddaughter, Julie Susi, Richfield Springs, NY
Two Sisters: Marjorie Ginolfi, Mountain City
Shirley Bunting, Mountain City
Six Brothers: Marshall P. Bunting, New York,
J. Fred Bunting and wife Lydia, Tacoma WA
James Bunting and wife Wilma, Kingsport, TN
Doran Bunting and wife Vida, Mountain City, TN
Mack Bunting, and wife Connie, Walls, MS
Harold Bunting and wife Linda, Mountain City, TN
Several Nieces and Nephews

Barton married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Doran E. Bunting age 86, of Mountain City passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Doran was born on January 11, 1931 to the late Ott and Ina Bunting. In addition to his parents, Doran was also preceded in death by his sisters; Opal, Virginia, and Kathleen. As well as his brothers; Fred, Marshal, Jim and Barton.

Those left to cherish Doran's memory include; his wife, Vida Snyder Bunting. Son; Doug Norris. Granddaughter; Heather Norris. Sisters; Margie Jinolfi, and Shirley Bunting. His brothers; Harold Bunting and Mack Bunting. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Doran served as a Staff Sargent in the US Air Force for 4 years. He was a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church. Doran was an avid Farmer. He was a member of the Roan Creek Masonic Lodge #679.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:00 P.M Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the, Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel with Dennis Peterson and James Richardson officiating. Eulogy by: Bryant Collins. Visitation will be 6 P.M until 7 P.M prior to the funeral service. Graveside services will be on Friday December 1, 2017 at 10:30 A.M Military Honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will follow the funeral service. As well as Masonic Rites.

Pallbearers; Joel Dugger, Jason Baker, Larry Stanton, Van Arnold, Michael Trivette, Herbie Adams and Dick Snyder.

Honorary Pallbearers; Marvin Arney, Ray Lunceford, Landon Mullins, Ronnie Mullins, Herbert Arnold, and John Snyder.

If so desired donations may be made to the Baker's Gap Baptist Church Cemetery fund.

Doran married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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KINGSPORT – James Walter Bunting, 75, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Mountain City on December 3, 1933, to the late Ott and Ina Bunting. He served two years in the U.S. Army. Before his retirement in 1988, he was employed in supervision with the Regional Transit Authority in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was an active member of First Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon and on various committees. Mr. Bunting was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. He had volunteered for several years with Holston Habitat for Humanity, where he served on the Executive Board for a number of years as the Site Selection Chairman. Mr. Bunting also worked for fourteen years at the Habitat Resale Store.

He was an avid golfer and a gardener who loved sharing his garden with his friends. Mr. Bunting will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends as one who always had a warm smile and a big heart.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Barton Bunting; and three sisters, Virginia Snyder, Opal Susi and Kathleen Bunton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Wilma Snyder Bunting; son, Jimmy Bunting and wife, Nancy, of Mountain City; daughters, Paula Bowins and husband, Tom, of Naples, FL, and Donna Bunting, of Johnson City; grandchildren, Kieran Herrerra, Candice, Tommy and Amanda Bowins, Jason, Matthew and Dustin Bunting, Amy Augustine, Amberleigh Lawley, Tionnia Silsby and Michael Felt; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Katie, Allison, Brooklyn, Madison, Peyton, Nahaiya and Kyra; brothers, Marshall Bunting, of Babylon, NY, Fred Bunting and wife, Lydia, of Tacoma, WA, Doran Bunting and wife, Vida, Harold Bunting and wife, Linda, all of Mountain City, Mac Bunting and wife, Connie, of Walls, MS; sisters, Mary Ginolfi and Shirley Bunting, both of Mountain City; sisters-in-law, Sue Bunting, Norma Ransom and Frances Kitchell, all of Mountain City, and Eleanor Vannoy, of Bristol, TN.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at First Baptist Church on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Marvin Cameron and Dr. J. Spurgeon McCartt officiating. The eulogy will be given by Pete Morrisett.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

An entombment service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park in Mountain City with Rev. Frank Ransom officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Friendship Sunday School Class.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Edgar Walter Calhoun on 31 Jan 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edgar (son of Roy Edgar Calhoun, Sr. and Anna Johnson) was born on 15 Sep 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 4 Nov 1924 in Stark County, , , Ohio; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Naomi Kay Arnold, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the Watauga Medical Center.
She was born on February 4, 1932, to the late Conley E. and Pauline Stout.
She was a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church. Naomi was also a proud member of the following organizations: Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Farm Bureau, AARP, Society of Military Widows, Gold Star Wives of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post #6908, American Legion Auxiliary Post #61, Johnson County Historical Society and Heritage Hall.
Naomi loved her country, community, family and friends and loved to lend a helping hand anytime that she could.
Naomi is survived by her husband of 23 years, William Arnold; step-daughters: Dolores Johnson and Barbara Barnhill and husband, Michael; special niece that Naomi claimed as a daughter, Tory Stanley and husband, Joe; sister, Connie Frazier; step grandchildren: Austin Jenkins, Brent Snyder and Eric Snyder; several step great grandchildren; niece, Debbie Wright and husband, Wrinney; nephe, Jeff Frazier; special Pen Pal from England, Sheila Humphreys; many more special friends.
The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Ray Greene to officiate.
Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2013, from the Bakers Gap Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Austin Jenkins, Joe Stanley, Andrew Forrester, B.C. Stout, Gus Stanley and Alton Jacobs. Honorary Pallbearers are Brent Snyder, Eric Snyder, Sam Cress, Mike Walker, Mark Hagaman, Jess Hartman, Dean L. Stout and John Mast.

Naomi married Loyd Franklin Heaton on 30 Dec 1950 in Hamilton County, , , Ohio. Loyd (son of Samuel Jesse Heaton and Martha Jayne Tester) was born on 18 Jul 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Naomi married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary C. "Toots "Dunn, age 87 of 1629 Forge Creek Road in Mountain City, Tennessee passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Toots was born on June 9, 1931 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late James Herman Ward and Anna Mae Mast Ward. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Dana Dale Dunn, an infant daughter Mary Ruth Dunn, and 2 sisters, Mildred Dunn and Maryland Ward. She was a member of the Nelsons Chapel Baptist Church and loved gardening and her cats. She was retired from Levi Strauss and Leco.

Survivors include, Nephews Ray Dunn, Lester Dunn, Ronnie Dunn, and Wayne Jones; Niece Bridgett Dunn; Great Nieces, Crystal Dunn and Jenny Estep, and Great Nephew Jeff Dunn; several Great-Great Nephews and Nieces.

Special Friends: Louella Dunn and Edna Fletcher.

A graveside service for Toots Dunn will be conducted on Tuesday May 7th, 2019, at 2pm from The Sunset Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Stout officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2 pm.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lester Dunn, Scott Mast, John Mast, Eugene Mast, Chris Dunn, Matthew Dunn, and Ray Mast.

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON — Bessie Marie Arnold Roark, 75, Hampton, went to be with her Lord, Saturday April 19, 2008, at her residence.

She was a Johnson County native but had lived most of her life in Carter County. She was a retired employee of Texas Instruments and had worked for thirty years at Browns Super Market. She loved to work in her flowers and her garden. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church, but attended the Hampton Church of God.

Mrs. Roark was preceded in death by her father, Walter Raymond Arnold; and her husband, Norman "Sarge" Roark, April 20, 2001.

Survivors include two daughters & sons-in-law: Teresa Nidiffer and her husband, John Dunlap, Elizabethton, and Tonya and Henry Weaver, Weaverville, North Carolina; Her Mother: Wilma Ward Arnold, Baltimore, Maryland; One Grandson: Josey Walter Weaver; Sister: Geraldine Kemp, Baltimore; A Brother: Bobby Mack Arnold, Hampton; Several Nieces & Nephews & Great Nieces & Nephews; Her special friends: Jane Goodwin Davis, Susan Lamb & Judy Austin.

A gathering of family, friends and acquaintance to celebrate the memories of Bessie Roark will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorials May be made in memory of her to the Hampton Church of God. Friends are welcome To come by the residence at their convenience.

The family would like to express a Special "Thank You' to the Johnson City Medical Center Hospice and her friends and Neighbors who offered their loved and support during her illness.

Bessie married Norman "Sarge" Roark about 1950. Norman was born about 1930; died on 20 Apr 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nell Blanch Guy age 80, 302 White Hollow Road, Bluff City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 2, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Aud and Lilly Ward Lunsford. She was a factory worker and a member of Independent Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by: Husband: Joseph Luther Guy. Daughter: Ilene Roberts and husband Johnny. Brothers: David Fletcher and wife Brenda, Boyd Fletcher, Bobby Fletcher and wife Gearldene. Sister: Betty Potter. Step-children: Louise Roark, Arlene Smithson and husband Ricky, Wanda Gragg and husband Jerry, Bobby Guy and wife Stephanie. Fourteen grandchildren. Fourteen great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Able and Rev. Bobby Tester officiating. Interment will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Shipley Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Nell married Walter David Fletcher on 4 Feb 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Henry Harrison Fletcher and Belva A. Cardwell) was born on 22 Sep 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1993 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fletcher Family Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Mary J. Swift, age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

She was born on April 30, 1943, in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Ray W. Ward and Nora Lee (Cress) Ward. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Theodore 'Ted' Shores.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 48 years, Jack Swift; sister, Nancy Carol Shores; special friend of many years, Margaret Cress; niece, Debbie Flanders and husband John of Sherman, TX; nephew, Greg Swift and wife Sheila of Powell, TN; cousins, Roy, David and Richard Snyder, Hal and Wayne Ward, Bob Miller, Margaret Myers and Albert Cress, and many more special friends and neighbors.

Mary was a member of First Christian Church and of the Joy Sunday School Class. She was past President of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #61 and past Secretary of the Johnson County Historical Society. In her spare time, Mary loved to go shopping.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Minister Dwayne Dickson officiating. Music will be provided by Janice Ashley, pianist and Nancy Davis, soloist. Private family graveside and entombment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers are Bill Ward, Mark Ward, Wayne Ward, Richard 'Dick' Snyder, Joe Ray and Bo Henson. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Snyder, Scott Pyler, Bob Miller, David Snyder and David Timbs.

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Margaret was born on August 30, 1939, in Butler, TN. She was a 1957 Graduate of Johnson County High School and attended both The University of Kentucky and East Tennessee State University. Margaret moved to Bristol in 1958 when she began working at Raytheon. During her nine years at Raytheon, she met Samuel Myers and they were married on July 1, 1967. Margaret became a homemaker and mother who loved taking care of her family.

She was an active and dedicated member of First Baptist Church Bristol Virginia where she served as Church Hostess for 10 years. During which time she orchestrated countless Wednesday Night Meals, wedding receptions and other social events at the church. Margaret was well known for her volunteer spirit and endless hours working with various groups at her church, school PTA, South Holston Little League Concessions, Sullivan East High School Band Concessions, and Sullivan County 4-H.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Samuel Miller Myers, parents Dayton and Minnie Belle (Ward) Snyder, brother James S. Snyder and sister in-law Dixie Snyder. She is survived by her daughter, Jama and husband Phillip Richardson; son, Daniel and wife Debbie Myers; stepdaughter, Linda and husband John R. Williams and her grandchildren, Sam, Max and Van Richardson, Jessica, Joshua and Jocelyn Myers, Alvin and wife Lisa Williams, Mary Ruth and husband David Brown and Michelle and husband Jason Reynolds; great-grandsons; Hayden Williams, Paul Brown and Noah Reynolds; her brothers, Roy Snyder, David and wife Ladonna Snyder and Richard Snyder; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Courtyards Senior Living Knoxville, Truewood by Merrill Powell, and Avalon Hospice for their loving care of our mother.

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MOUNTAIN CITY — James Stuart Snyder, age 71, of 120 Robe Shull Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his residence.

He was a native of Johnson County and was born March 20, 1941 to the late Dayton S. Snyder and Minnie Belle Ward Snyder.

Jim was a quiet man and had a gentle spirit. He loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He loved the simple life and also loved traveling to the Amish Country because he felt he had a lot in common with them.

Jim Graduated from Johnson County High School and spend three years in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a dairy farmer for 36 years and a carrier for Johnson City Press for 5 years. He was of the Baptist faith and loved his Lord Jesus Christ. When able he attended Vaughts Gap Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years Lois Phipps Snyder; sister: Margaret Snyder Myers; brothers: David Snyder and wife Ladonna; Roy Snyder and wife Dixie; Richard "Dick" Snyder and wife Lona Jean; daughter: Angelina Marie Snyder and husband Nevin; step children: Jody Putnam, Tammy McCloud, Pamela Brown and husband Jeff; grandchildren: Liddy Drey Arnold, Madelyn Grace Arnold, Johnathan Tanner Putnam, Shainna Rhea Putnam, Allyson Paige McCloud, Griffin Lynn Brown, Carson Ray Brown; his children whom he called his adopted children: Wild Willie Phipps, Melinda (Moe) Sutherland Hasket, Bobbie Joe Crawford, Holly Grayson Brown, Billy and Mark Ward. Several nieces, nephews, many special friends, and his special horse Andy also survive.

Funeral services for James Stuart Snyder will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Swift and Rev. Chuck Morefield officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service with military honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2012 from Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Willie Phipps, Billy Ward, Mark Ward, Jeff Brown, Griffin Brown, Nevin Snyder, J.L. Hamby, Dan Myers, Brent Snyder, Eric Snyder and Travis Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Stanley, Bill Adams, Sam Cress, Eric Trivette, Ken Phipps, Bill Brookshire, Mike Wills, Paul Dunn, Kelly Wilson, Joe Guinn, Bill Tugman, Bob Garland, Pat Conville, Jim McCulloch, Pug Tester and Stacy Whitaker.

Friends may call at the residence, 120 Robe Shull Road, Mountain City, TN at any time.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Nora Louise Farthing Graybeal, 91, of Johnson City, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday afternoon February 18, 2017, at her residence in Johnson City.

Mrs. Graybeal was born June 19, 1925 in Boone, NC to the late William L. & Addie Mae Shull Farthing. Nora Louise grew up in Sugar Grove, NC and moved to Johnson City to work in 1943. Nora Louise was a member of East Unaka Church of Christ (Christian Church) and attended other churches with her children over the years; most recently at Crossroads Christian Church when she was able. She enjoyed teaching ages 2-3 year olds Sunday School. Louise enjoyed caring for her grandchildren among others. Her smiles and laughter will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Nina Graybeal Snyder, a dear son-in-law Farrell Snyder, one brother William Jesse Farthing, three Sisters Melba Mae Farthing, Masel McCoy and Cornelia Graham

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons Dennis Graybeal & wife Judy, Melvin Graybeal & wife Nanalea; two daughters Patsy Hurley & husband Gary, Janice Tester & husband Bennie; one sister Velma Brown & husband Talmadge; one brother Howard Farthing & wife Mary; fourteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Mountain States Hospice and nursing caregivers for their love and compassion. A Special thanks to caregiver Krista McGhee for the loving care she provided for the past 3 years.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Snyder's Memorial Gardens, funeral home from 5:00-7:00 pm. Funeral services will immediately follow at 7:00pm with retired Rev. Talmadge Brown and Crossroads Christian Church lead Minister Curtis Booher Officiating.

Graveside interment will be Wednesday February 22, 2017 at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Jonesborough, TN.

Nora married Ralph Graybeal on 29 Mar 1947 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Ralph (son of Hillary Calvin Graybeal, Sr. and Danford Pearl Swift) was born on 24 Sep 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Mrs. Velma Brown, 89, of Erwin, Tennessee, was escorted by angels from the Governor’s Bend Assisted Living facility to her mansion in Heaven where she met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by her family as she stepped into Glory and was reunited with family and friends who had gone on before.

Velma was born on October 18, 1933, to William L. Farthing and Addie Mae Shull Farthing of Telford, Tennessee. She fell in love with Talmadge Brown of Chuckey (Liberty Community), TN, and they were married on December 31, 1953. They were called to ministry in the early 1960s and continued to faithfully serve as pastor and wife in several Free Will Baptist churches until their health would not allow them to do so.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jesse Farthing, sisters infant Melba Mae Farthing, Louise Graybeal, Cornelia Graham, and Masel McCoy.

She is survived by her husband Rev. Talmadge Brown of Erwin, brother Howard Farthing (Mary) of Jonesboro, sons Norman Brown (Cathy) of Erwin, Kyle Brown (Karen) of Gastonia, NC, daughters Diana Postlewaite (Sam) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Connie Pridgen (Rob) of Kellyton, AL, as well as 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Velma enjoyed caring for her family, sewing, reading, cooking, and working jigsaw puzzles.

Visitation will be held at Valley Funeral Home in Erwin on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM with the celebration of life service to follow at 7:00 PM. Interment will be at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church (91 Guy Brown Road, Chuckey Tennessee) at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Curtis Hurt of Grace FWB will officiate.

The family would like to express heart-felt appreciation to the Governor’s Bend and Caris Hospice caregivers. These special people started out as staff but became family to all of us.

Velma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Connie married Lynie (Walker) about 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lynie was born about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgia married Melvin Horace Millsaps on 1 Mar 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Melvin (son of Robert Jonas Millsaps and Lora Belle Millsaps) was born on 6 Sep 1903 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 3 Jan 1992 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Millsaps Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Frances Adlee Walker Robinson, age 96, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2011, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was born on February 16, 1915, in Neva, Tennessee, daughter of the late William Roby and Sally Stout Walker. In addition to her parents, Adlee was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Robinson; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

She was a former employee of Michael's Department Store, where she had worked for almost 40 years. Adlee was very active and enjoyed life to the fullest and had participated in the Senior Citizens Center exercise program for many years. She liked sewing, crocheting, working in her garden and canning, reading, working word and jigsaw puzzles and traveling.

She was a member of First Baptist Church for 70 years and was an active member in CARE. Adlee was a former Sunday School teacher, where she had taught both children's and adult classes. She was also an active member in both the WMU and Baptist Women's Leader.

Adlee is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Jane and Ralph Walters, of Elizabethtown, KY, Kay and Wayne Smith, of Kingston, TN, and Charlene and Kyle Kelley, of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren: Scott Davis and wife, Angie, Shawn Smith and wife, Mariah, Kristie Guess, Frances Kelley and Sarah Kelley; great grandchildren: Silas Guess, Anna Guess, Janie Smith, Kaitlyn Davis and William Davis; sister, Leota Rash, of Elizabethton, TN; brother, Hugh Walker, of Neva, TN; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins; her church family; and many special friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at First Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell to officiate.

Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Phillippi Cemetery

Active pallbearers will Wayne Smith, Kyle Kelley, Scott Davis, Shawn Smith, Dan Rash and Ed Walker.

Frances married Charles M. Robinson about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Cora Ethel Tester about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of Stephen Marion Tester and Julia Katharine Proffitt) was born on 3 Jun 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1994 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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