Thomas Beverly Rash

Thomas married Nancy Caroline Osborne about 1881 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Nancy (daughter of Richard Osborne and Delphia (Osborne)) was born on 14 Feb 1866 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died in Feb 1943 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Malia Augusta "Gussie" Gentry on 22 Jul 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Malia was born on 24 Aug 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Mar 1965; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Villa married Stacy Harrison Simcox about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Stacy (son of Ofa Andrew Simcox and Luzenia Brown) was born on 31 Aug 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Sep 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ora married John Wesley Head about 1908. John (son of Benjamin Winfield Scott Head and Mary Leona Forrester) was born on 2 Apr 1886 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Feb 1967; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amos married Vina "Vinnie" Lewis on 20 Dec 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Vina (daughter of William M. "Bill" Lewis and Lillie Prather) was born on 18 Jan 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Mar 2017 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in West Family Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Arthur Mack Leffman about 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Arthur (son of Benjamin Franklin Leffman and Lutetia C. Gentry) was born on 5 Jun 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jun 1986; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elena married Junior Lee Harmon about 1940. Junior was born about 1918; died about 1991; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lee Rash 'Mamaw' Crowder, age 96, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 29, 1922 to the late James William Rash and Mala Augusta Gentry Rash. In addition to her parents, Lee was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Crowder; son-in-law, Morris Bury; sisters; Ruby Leffman and Gladys Harmon; brothers, Conley, James and Oscar Rash.

Lee was an active member of First Baptist Church and a former elder at Weaver Union Church. She was a devoted Christian and was always serving her church and community. While her health permitted she served on the Bereavement Committee and other various committees at church. She was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star and former treasurer of Johnson County Democratic Party.

Lee attended classes at ETSU and Appalachian State University. She taught for many years and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association.

She had several hobbies which included reading, gardening and cooking for her family. She especially liked to raise gourds in her garden. Lee tried playing golf at the age of 62 and fell in love. She continued playing golf until the young age of 92. She was a member of the Redtail and Deerfield Golf Courses.

Those close to Lee knew her simply as 'Mamaw'.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Dee Bury and Kaye Muse and husband John; grandchildren; Amanda Chatterton and husband Michael, Eden Buchanan, Marilee Larson and husband Nathan and Hallie Mahala and husband Cliff; great grandchildren, Benjamin Chatterton, Hannah Chatterton, John Gavin Mahala, Kaylee Mahala, Noah Larson, Elliott Larson, and Henry Larson; sisters-in-law, Edith Cornett and Gladys Campbell; daughters of the heart, Cathy Muse and Debbie Ray; sister of the heart, Minnie Miller; special friends, Mary Greene and Hazel Crowder, several nieces and nephews and many special friends and neighbors.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the First Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell officiating. Special music will be provided by Christina Lewis and Ricky Campbell. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, VA. Pallbearers are Tom Muse, Jim Muse, John Henry Muse, Stanton Dockins, Jerry Moses, Mike Hensley, Jim Vincill, Pat Greene and Wade Campbell. Honorary pallbearers are Kim Greer, Sonny Roberts, Dr. Joe Ray, Dr. John Payne, Bo Thomas, Dearl Swift, Bill McGuire, Scott Johnson, Ben Wheeler, Sonny Stout, Todd Grayson and Walter Burl Simcox.

Leola married Ralph Earl Crowder on 19 Jun 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ralph (son of Wiley Thomas Crowder and Pearl Moretz) was born on 6 Jul 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wiley Burl Simcox, age 94, of Mountain City, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008 in Watauga Medical Center.
He was born on May 20, 1913 in Shouns, Tennessee, the son of the late Stacy and Villa Rash Simcox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Payne Simcox and sisters, Hettie Nichols, Nannie Dowell, and Gladys Proffitt. He had many occupations in his lifetime. He worked in the coal mines of West Virginia and at a shipyard in Maryland during the onset of WWII. Back in Johnson County he owned and operated his own sawmill. For several years he worked for the Johnson County Highway Department in bridge construction. The first cement bridges in the county were built under his supervision. He was also a farmer and cattleman, but raising cattle was his favorite area of farming. He was an avid horseman and always kept horses on the farm. He was instrumental in organizing the horse show for the Bean Festival during the 1950's. He was a faithful member of Hammons Chapel Christian Church where he led singing for many years.
Survivors include his daughter, of Mountain City; his son, of Mountain City; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Mountain City Funeral Home with the service to follow at 2:30 p.m. with Mike Smith, Minister officiating. Burial will follow in Dunn Cemetery.