Mathias Wagner

Mathias married Mary Vaught about 1826 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Joseph Vaught and Nancy Goodwin) was born about 1806 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Sep 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sabra married John L. Dunn on 15 Mar 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Meridith B. Dunn and Rebecca Wagner) was born in Jun 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Mary Russell "Polly" Jackson about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of James Jackson and Mahulda E. "Hulda" Dunn) was born on 10 Sep 1844 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jul 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wagner Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rebecca E. Main on 11 Oct 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Nathaniel Houston Main and Eliza J. Fletcher) was born on 20 Dec 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jun 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Alice M. Jones about 28 Jan 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born about 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married John W. Hawkins on 23 Oct 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1860; died about 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married John Manuel Potter about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Thomas Jefferson Potter and Margaret C. Dunn) was born on 29 Sep 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," January 18, 1961
James M. Wagner...
...79, Rt. 1, died in Grace Hartley Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., Sunday morning.
He was a member of Vaught's Gap Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Claude Wagner, Neva; three daughters, Mrs. Tyler Wilson, and Mrs. Walter DalMedo, Mountain City, and Mrs. Oscar Fritts, Neva; three brothers, David Wagner, Meadowview, Va., Jess Wagner, and Fred Wagner, Shouns; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Vaught's Gap Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Emory Lewis, Rev. Hubert Green, and H.T. Mabry officiating. Interment in Brown cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

James married Addie Emma Slimp on 12 Jun 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Addie (daughter of Martin A. Slimp and Mary Ann Ward) was born about 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Lottie Tester on 10 Nov 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lottie (daughter of Johnson Tennessee Tester and Loretta Ellen J. Forrester) was born about 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1970 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Radell McCoy on 15 Jul 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Radell was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Hazel A. Vaught on 18 Feb 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hazel (daughter of David Cushaw Vaught and Leona Alice Gambill) was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Louis Vonne Walker on 11 Sep 1919. Louis was born about 1896; died on 27 Jan 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married James Butler Davis on 11 Dec 1938. James was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ollie married William Bynum Payne on 1 Apr 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 20 Jan 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Nov 1967 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married Mister Wilson about 1926. Mister was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Claude Edward Wagner, age 91, of 603 Maple Road, Mountain City, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in High Point, NC, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday evening, June 17, 2009.

He was the son of the late James "Tice" and Addie Slemp Wagner and was a Charter Member of Vaughts Gap Baptist Church where he was a deacon and helped with the building of the church. His hobbies included gardening and yard work and he loved watching westerns. He especially enjoyed visiting all his neighbors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Wagner, in May 2009; three sisters: Nell Fritts, Maude Dal Medo and Hattie Wilson.

Survivors include: three daughters: Brenda Putman and husband A. G. of Sophia, NC; Nancy Lewis and husband Ivan and Wanda Cox and husband Chris, both of High Point, NC; one son: Larry Wagner and wife Fran of High Point, NC; eight grandchildren: Sandra Flynn of Belews Creek, NC; Alan Putman and Jonathan Manring, both of Winston-Salem, NC; Tammy Lewis, Jason Lewis and Mark Wagner, all of High Point, NC; Angie Burney of Thomasville, NC; and Wrenn Cox of Richmond, VA; eleven great grandchildren: Abbi Thomas, Caitlin Thomas, Emma Manring, Grace Manring, Bailey Wagner, Sidney Wagner, Garrett Putman, Wayne Lewis, Jaiden Lewis and Kelsi Heilig, and Janae Deslanders; and one nephew: Barton Fritts.

Funeral Services for Claude Edward Wagner will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Vaughts Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Bryant and Rev. Frank Johnson officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Jason Lewis, Jonathan Manring, Mark Wagner, Wrenn Cox, Alan Putman and Steve Rhymer. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Humphrey, Leon Bryant, Josh Bryant, Barton Fritts, Estel "Sid" Mains, Edward Stansberry and Dean Stout.

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

Claude married Mabel (Wagner) about 1940. Mabel was born about 1920; died in May 2009 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Joseph Graydon Icenhour on 5 Jun 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of John Arthur Icenhour and Catharine Elizabeth Moretz) was born on 29 Mar 1898 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 15 Feb 1998 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shouns United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ellen married Lester Paul Hodges about 1930. Lester was born about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances Eastridge, age 96, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hacker Eastridge, her parents, Lottie Tester Dunn and George Dunn, sisters Jane Hodge, Pauline Icenhour, Opal Woodward, Lynn Payne, Ann Drinnon, brother, Raymond Dunn and son-in-law, Dennis Burgess.

Survivors include her four children, Kate Burgess, Nancy Eastridge, Junior and wife, Patricia Eastridge, Patti Clark, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Special friends were Ann Pennington, Phyllis Rominger, Linda Pardue and Pastor David Hankal.

After retiring from Burlington Industries, Frances and Hacker enjoyed "taking trips" with family. Some of their favorite places to visit were Hungry Mother Park, Backbone Rock, Tweetsie, and Carowinds. They also loved to visit out of state relatives. After she became a widow in 1985, Frances joined Senior Citizens and enjoyed quilting and taking trips with them.

Frances was a member of Roan Creek Baptist Church and attended regularly as long as her health permitted. She enjoyed crafts such as sewing, quilting, crocheting and making dolls. In her later years, she loved to work word search puzzles. Frances loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were her pride and joy and she loved to spoil them.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 3pm in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Hankal officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm – 3 pm prior to services at Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel. Graveside service and interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.

Active Pallbearers will be Johnny Eastridge, David Eastridge, Shane Snyder, Andrew Hensley, Bob Heck, and Willie Arnold. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Roan Creek Baptist Church.

Francis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ronnie Edward Dunn, age 75, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Mountain City Care Center. He was born in Johnson County, TN on October 2, 1946 to the late Edward Paul Dunn and Radell McCoy Dunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Sue Forrester Dunn, sons, Frankie Edward Dunn and Joseph “Joe” Dunn, sisters, Shirley Sheets, Peggy Barton, Patsy Forrester and Evelyn Sewell; brothers, Danny Dunn, Hobert Dunn and Gino Dunn.

Ronnie was a union carpenter for many years and after retiring back to Tennessee he was known to be a handy man. He loved being outdoors, running hound dogs, hunting and fishing. Ronnie especially loved visiting family and spending time with them all. He served in United States Marines in Vietnam from 1966-1969. Ronnie attended Calvary Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his; daughter, Katherine Renee Proffitt and husband Jack, grandchildren; Aron Freeman and fiancé Danielle, Ashtin Rhymer and husband Anthony, Lexie Proffitt, great-grandchildren; A.J. Freeman, Easton Freeman and Kasen Rhymer and baby Rhymer on the way, brother-in-law, Rodney Sewell, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday November 3, 2021 from 1-2:00 p.m. at Mountain City Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastors, Steven Spencer and Mack Arnold, Jr. officiating. Pallbearers will be Jack Proffitt, Aron Freeman, Anthony Rhymer, Eric Ward, Ethan Ward and Chris Forrester. Honorary pallbearers are Rodney Sewell, Bob Sutton, Charles Osborne and Doug Forrester. Graveside service will follow the funeral from Phillippi Cemetery with Military Honors to be accorded by Johnson County Honor Guard.

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Joseph W. Hawkins, 96, passed away Monday, January 15th at the Mountain City Care and Rehab Center following hip surgery. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Hazel Vaught Hawkins, brothers, Barton and John Hawkins, nephew David Hawkins, wife Elena Garland Hawkins, 1995, and Ruth Brooks Hawkins, 2012.

He is survived by his son Jody and wife Diane, nephew Doug Hawkins and wife Ann of Mountain City, sister in law Wynell Hawkins, two step daughters, Jeannie Countiss, Mountain City, and Joy Crane and husband Steve of Blountville. He also has ten grandchildren and special grandboys, Rowen and William.

Joe was a Johnson County Commissioner for 20 years, Johnson County Farm Bureau 20 years, TN Farm Bureau State Director 18 years, Vice president TN Farm Bureau for three years and TN Farm Bureau President for nine years.

Joseph was a dairy farmer partnered with his brother Barton. He served on the U.S. Agriculture Burley Tobacco Committee. Joe was a 32nd degree member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge 243 F and AM. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Services will be Friday, January 19th. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with funeral services beginning at 2:00 officiated by Rev. Jim Norman. Graveside service and burial will follow at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Those wishing to visit may do so at the church or at the home 740 Crackers Neck Road. Pall bearers are Dennis Tester, Doug Hawkins, Blake Atwood, Kevin Birchfield, Jamie Roberts, Wayne Ward, Bob Stanberry and Desi Ward. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

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Barton Allen Hawkins, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
He was born on March 9, 1925, to the late Clyde and Hazel Vaught Hawkins. In addition to his parents, Barton was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Sue Hawkins; and a brother, Johnny Hawkins.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wynell Pardue Hawkins; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Ann Hawkins; brother, Joe Hawkins; granddaughter, Kisha Wilson; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends.
Barton was a 1944 Graduate of Johnson County High School. Following high school, Barton enlisted in the United States Army, where he honorably served during World War II.
Following his military career, Barton returned to farming. He was a graduate of the Graham School Cattlemen in Garrett, Kansas; served 12 years as Southeast Division Director of Dairymen, Inc.; served 14 years as Director of American Dairy Association of Tennessee; served 14 years as Director of Food and Nutrition Council of the Appalachian; Former President of the Tennessee Milk Producers Federation; served 4 years as the Director of the National Dairy Council; Delegate to the National Milk Producers Federation.
Barton was a member of the 94th and 95th Tennessee General Assemblies; served 16 years as Director of Soil and Water Conservation of Johnson County; Delegate to the 1970 Tennessee Constitution Convention representing the 4th Legislative District; served 4 years as a Member of the Private Industry Council of Tennessee and Tennessee State Representative from 1985-1988.
Barton was a 32nd Degree Mason and Knight Commander of the Court of Honor; Scottish Rite and Jericho Shriner.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013, at the Mountain City Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Private Inurnment will be held later.

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Edward Earl Payne, 98, of Mountain City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Mr. Payne was born in Shouns, Tennessee on June 27, 1920, to the late William Bymum Payne and Ollie Lena Potter Payne.

Earl was a life-long resident of Mountain City and graduated from Johnson County High School. Earl served in the US Army during World War II (1942-1945), attaining the rank of Corporal.

Earl wasemployed as a rural mail carrier in Mt. City (RR #1) from 1956 to 1980. He was the oldest charter member of Antioch Baptist Church (1946). Earl enjoyed playing and signing with his wife, Stella, in various bluegrass groups. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Stella Tolliver Payne; Nephews: John Taylor and wife Sharon of Knoxville, TN and Jim Taylor and wife Joan, of New Castle, DE; Sisters-in-Law: Lorella Tolliver of Shady Valley, TN and Joanne Tolliver of Bristol, TN.

Funeral service for Mr. Payne will be held at 7pm on Saturday, November 24, 2018, in the Charlie B. Hux Memorial Chapel at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home with Preacher Mac Arnold officiating and Preacher Ray Vaught assisting. The family will receive friends from 5:30pm to 7pm prior to the service.

Entombment with Military Honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held at 1pm on Sunday, November 25, 2018, in the Sunset Memorial Garden Mausoleum of Love.

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MOUNTAIN CITY — William Barton 'Bart' Fritts, age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Johnson County Community Hospital.

He was born on June 14, 1935 to the late Oscar and Nell Wagner Fritts.

In addition to his parents, Bart was preceded in death by his first wife, Teresa Fritts, and a brother, Glenn Fritts.

Bart was a former United States Postal Chief and was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

Bart is survived by his wife, Edith Fritts; daughter and son-in-law, Bernadette and Leon Humphrey of Watauga, TN; grandchildren: Robert McIntyre and wife Crystal, Tiffany Crawford and Leon Humphrey Jr., all of Elizabethton, TN and Vance Crawford and wife Jessica of Telford, TN, Virginia Andes of Greeneville, SC; great grandchildren: Dominic, Jaden, Jaren, Elijah, Brianna and Jacob Carter.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell and Pastor Norm Reece to officiate.

Graveside Service and Interment with Military Honors will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery and will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard, who will also be serving as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers are the men of John Payne's Sunday School Class: John Payne, Ray Payne, James Lefler, Sonny Roberts, Jim Vincill, Bob Miller, Jim Bishop, Farris Thomas, Pat Greene, Dannie Dunn, Blaine Stout, Tony Cardi, Carnis Crotty, Todd Grayson, Bruce Wilson and all of Bart's Hardee's Friends with whom he ate breakfast with and visited with every morning.

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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John Kenneth Eisenhower, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Johnson City, TN. John was born on November 29, 1932 to the late Joseph and Mary Eisenhower. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Ruth and Betty and brother, George.

John was a lifelong resident of Johnson County who loved being outdoors, fishing, and hunting. He was a kind-hearted family man and a great example of a husband and father. He enjoyed giving everyone nicknames and he was lovingly nicknamed “Jart”. He had a special love for Sunset Beach, NC, and the wonderful seafood. He also loved gardening, Andy Griffith Show, Gunsmoke, and celebrating his favorite holiday, Christmas.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 64 years, Barbara Eisenhower; daughters, Debbie Eisenhower, Donna Eisenhower, Karen Widener (Gary); sons, Johnny Eisenhower II, Bryan Eisenhower (Tammy); sisters, Mary, Becky, Sue; grandchildren, Robbie McLean (Kim), Doug Trivette, Scott Trivette, DJ Arnold, Eric Eisenhower, Johnny Eisenhower III (Jessica), Kayla, Lexie, Megan Eisenhower, Logan Eisenhower, Connor Eisenhower, Daisy Eisenhower; fifteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; special friend, Dean Arnold; several nieces and nephews.

No formal service will be held. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Amedysis for their wonderful care.

John married Barbara Jean Adkins about 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Barbara was born on 24 Jul 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]