John A. Ford

John married Lydia Myers about 1850 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Lydia was born in May 1833 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elvira M. Cox about 1871 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Elvira (daughter of James Washington Cox and Phoebe Barron) was born in Apr 1850 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died about 1911 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buffalo Ridge Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married Mister Milburn about 1872 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Mister was born about 1852. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Edna Carolyn Glass about 1882 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Edna was born on 11 Oct 1859 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 15 Mar 1947 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edmond married Dorothy (Ford) about 1892 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy was born in Jan 1870 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Claudine "Claudy" on 31 Dec 1899 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Claudine was born in Jan 1881 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died before 1910 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Pearl Hodges about 1918 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Pearl was born about 1875 in Kentucky, , , ; died on 7 Dec 1922 in Saint Lucie County, , , Florida; was buried in Riverview Memorial Park, , Saint Lucie County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Barbara Allie Brown on 24 Dec 1896 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Thomas Brown and Martha Ford) was born on 12 Apr 1882 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Mar 1950 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gray Cemetery, Gray Station, Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married John Wesley Cretsinger about 1904 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. John (son of William Biggs Cretsinger and Susannah Collins) was born on 30 May 1882 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 1966 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hyman married Erma M. Cox on 10 Jan 1930 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Erma was born about 1911 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Nov 2005 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gray Cemetery, Gray Station, Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Cleo Katharine Isenberg on 20 Jul 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Cleo (daughter of Emory Houston Isenberg and Daisy D. Hamilton) was born on 29 Sep 1914 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 1994 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gray Cemetery, Gray Station, Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth Ada Copas on 13 Oct 1931 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born about 1911 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married Lillie Mae Ayers on 24 Nov 1928 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Lillie was born in Apr 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 11 Apr 1945 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married Rosland Elmont Baker on 28 Jan 1946 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Rosland was born about 1916; died about 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Horace married Daisey Dimple Walker about 1926 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Daisey (daughter of Jeremiah Boyd Walker and Ida Jane Barnes) was born on 14 Feb 1909 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Buena V. Hale about 1926 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Buena (daughter of John C. Hale and Maude M. (Hale)) was born on 17 Apr 1909 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRAY - William Carl Ford 81, of Gray, went to be with the Lord Saturday March 23, 2019.

A native and resident of Gray, Mr. Ford retired from Whites Food. A member of Gray United Methodist Church and a mason of Sinking Creek Lodge #575, Mr. Ford sang with the Elderly Boys and enjoyed playing his guitar, golfing and farming.

Preceded in death by his wife Sandra Light Ford; parents, Hyman and Erma Ford; sisters, Dorothy Fox, Claudine France and Brenda Briggs.

Surviving include his daughters; Beth Hoilman of Clarksville, Karla Wood and husband David of Eastern Star community, Leslie Calloway of Johnson City, Joey Morris of Springfield, Illinois, Sarina Faircloth and husband Brock of Spanish Fort Alabama; son, Chris Ford of Johnson City; step-sons, Rodney Good and wife Jamie of Nashville, Dana Good and wife Jody of Hendersonville; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Gray United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary with Rev. Mike Hubble and Dr. Dennis Flaugher officiating.

Graveside service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Sulphur Springs Cemetery.

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Mary L. Ford Collins, 90, Johnson City, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, in the Johnson City Medical Center, with family by her side.

Mary was born in Fordtown and was a lifelong resident of Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cleo Isenburg Ford
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Mary was a member of Grandview Christian Church. She was very involved in church. Mary attended Church and Community Sunday School Class, was a member of Friendship Circle, volunteered at Two4Two ministry, and served in the Nursery Ministry for over 40 years. She was a volunteer at the Senior Center where she was also a member of The Musical Voices. Mary was a homemaker and had a servant's heart. She took care of and raised her children, grand-children, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Mary also enjoyed working at Honey Baked Ham as a holiday employee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas E. Collins, brothers, Blaine Ford, Hollace Ford, Jake Ford, Abijah Ford, sisters, Phyllis Smith and Barbara Bare.

Mary is survived by her three daughters, Kathy Saylor and husband Ken, Karen Corpening and husband Darrell, Carol Garrison and husband Stephen; grandchildren, Kim Corpening of Charlotte, NC, Kelly Mustain and husband Matt of Panama City Beach, FL, Thomas Garrison and wife Ericha, Alex Garrison, Dusty Saylor and wife Michaela; great grandchildren, Ryan Dooley, Will Mustain, Gretchen Dooley, Evie Mustain, Maisy Garrison, Jack Garrison, Annie Garrison; brothers, Kenneth Ray Ford and wife Bertha, Dale Ford and wife Joyce, Dennis Ford and wife Joan, Mike Ford and wife Jan; sisters, Donna Pruitt and husband David, June Gibson and husband Tim; two special sisters-in-law, Evelyn Ford and Jewell Collins.

The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 7:30 P.M. in the sanctuary of Grandview Christian Church, 300 University Parkway Johnson City, TN 37604, with Aaron Wymer, officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 P.M. till the service hour in the sanctuary.

The graveside committal service will be held Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 9:00 A.M. in Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Bob Hall Jr., Steve Wright, Darrell Corpening, Stephen Garrison, Ken Saylor, Thomas Garrison, Alex Garrison, Logan Wright, Ryan Dooley, Will Mustain, and Dusty Saylor.

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Mary L. Ford Collins, 90, Johnson City, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, in the Johnson City Medical Center, with family by her side.

Mary was born in Fordtown and was a lifelong resident of Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cleo Isenburg Ford.

Mary was a member of Grandview Christian Church. She was very involved in church. Mary attended Church and Community Sunday School Class, was a member of Friendship Circle, volunteered at Two4Two ministry, and served in the Nursery Ministry for over 40 years. She was a volunteer at the Senior Center where she was also a member of The Musical Voices. Mary was a homemaker and had a servant’s heart. She took care of and raised her children, grand-children, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Mary also enjoyed working at Honey Baked Ham as a holiday employee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas E. Collins, brothers, Blaine Ford, Hollace Ford, Jake Ford, Abijah Ford, sisters, Phyllis Smith and Barbara Bare.

Mary is survived by her three daughters, Kathy Saylor and husband Ken, Karen Corpening and husband Darrell, Carol Garrison and husband Stephen; grandchildren, Kim Corpening of Charlotte, NC, Kelly Mustain and husband Matt of Panama City Beach, FL, Thomas Garrison and wife Ericha, Alex Garrison, Dusty Saylor and wife Michaela; great grandchildren, Ryan Dooley, Will Mustain, Gretchen Dooley, Evie Mustain, Maisy Garrison, Jack Garrison, Annie Garrison; brothers, Kenneth Ray Ford and wife Bertha, Dale Ford and wife Joyce, Dennis Ford and wife Joan, Mike Ford and wife Jan; sisters, Donna Pruitt and husband David, June Gibson and husband Tim; two special sisters-in-law, Evelyn Ford and Jewell Collins.

The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 7:30 P.M. in the sanctuary of Grandview Christian Church, 300 University Parkway Johnson City, TN 37604, with Aaron Wymer, officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 P.M. till the service hour in the sanctuary.

The graveside committal service will be held Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 9:00 A.M. in Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Bob Hall Jr., Steve Wright, Darrell Corpening, Stephen Garrison, Ken Saylor, Thomas Garrison, Alex Garrison, Logan Wright, Ryan Dooley, Will Mustain, and Dusty Saylor.

Mary married Thomas Earl Collins about 1949 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of Valentine Sevier Collins and Jessie F. Forrester) was born on 19 Aug 1928 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jul 1994 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Reverend Hollace A. Ford, age 79, Jonesborough, went to be with the love of his life Betty and walk hand in hand with Jesus, Sunday, April 27, 2014.

Rev. Ford was born in Washington County on October 14, 1934 and son of the late Thomas Nelson "Boots" & Cleo Catherine Ford. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Ford, two brothers, Blaine Ford and Abijah Ford and two sisters, Phyllis Smith and Barbara Bare.

He had served as Pastor at Hawthorne Church of the Brethren for 33 years. He was a very compassionate husband, father, brother and minister.

Rev. Ford retired from Kennametal Corporation and as a minister of the Church of the Brethren.
He was a United States Army Veteran having served in Germany and France.

Survivors include sons and daughter Wes Ford and wife, Cindy, Sheila Blair and husband Jack, Craig Ford and wife, Benita, Jerry Ford and wife, Trina; grandchildren Anthony Ford, Ashley and husband Kevin Kemp, April Ford, Carrie and husband, Travis Davis, Duana Vance, Jacqueline and husband, David Carle, Tereina and husband, Travis Duncan, Aaron Ford, Matt Ford and wife, Mary Beth, and Ben Ford; great-grandchildren Makayla, Kamryn, Nathaniel, Damien, Brayden, Trace, Hailey, Rylan, AJ, and Eli; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jacob & Evelyn Ford, Smyrna, TN, Ray & Bertha Ford, Johnson City, Dennis & Joan Ford, Gray, Dale & Joyce Ford, Jonesborough and Mike & Jan Ford, Jonesborough; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Collins, Johnson City, Donna & Chuck Barnes, Lilburn, GA and June & Tim Gibson, Kingsport; brother-in-law, Curtis Rhudy and wife Mary Jane and sister-in-law, Linda Wise; and several nephews and nieces.

Family/Spouse: Cecil Delaney Smith. Cecil (son of Lafayette Gaines Smith and Virginia Tennessee Jones) was born on 23 Jun 1927 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 30 Sep 2012 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in East Tennessee Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SULPHUR SPRINGS - Mike “Boots” Ford, 69, of the Sulphur Springs Community, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 27, 2021, following a brief illness.
Mike was born and raised in Washington County, Tennessee, and graduated from Sulphur Springs school in 1971. Mike recently retired from Washington County Sheriffs Department after 27 years as the Lead of the Food Service Department. He was a proud member of New Hope Brethren Church.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Cleo Ford, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
Survivors include his wife and soulmate of the home, Jan, his beloved son, Mike Hawkins and his wife Julie, the two lights of his life, grandson Caleb and granddaughter Izzy, brothers, Ray Ford and his wife Bertha, Dale Ford and his wife Joyce, Dennis Ford and his wife Joan, sisters, Donna Pruitt and her husband David, June Gibson and her husband Tim, numerous nieces and nephews and countless extended family.
Mike proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for 8 years, where he learned the tools of his trade, cooking. He was currently serving his 3rd term as Washington County Commissioner serving on numerous committees. He was a member of the Sinking Creek Masonic Lodge, the Arcania Eastern Star Lodge, the Blue Knights International Motorcycle Club, and was a member of the Washington County Cattleman’s Association. He served on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Constable Association and was a member of the Hales Chapel and Leesburg Ruritan. He was currently the president of the Tri-State Antique Power Association and belonged to several Antique Car clubs. Mike was also currently serving his 27th year as the oldest member of the Washington County Reserve Deputy Program. He sang and played bass for many gospel groups over the years which he enjoyed greatly. His unyielding Christian morals made him the strong force in his family and what he displayed to his family and friends.
The family will receive friends at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home on Friday, December 31, 2021, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and again on Saturday, January 1, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will follow Saturday’s visitation and will begin at 7:00 PM. A private burial will be performed on Mike’s beloved family farm.
Pastor John H. Moore will be officiating.

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GRAY - Margie Rozella Ford Graybeal, 85, of Gray, went to be with the Lord, Sunday May 6, 2018.

Born in Sullivan County Mrs. Graybeal was a resident of Gray and a member of Johnson City Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed by all.

Preceded in death by her husband Bobby Joe Graybeal -1995; parents John and Ada Ford; sister, Betty Lou Fair; brothers, Johnny Eugene Ford and Larry Richard Ford.

Surviving include her sons, Jerry L. Graybeal and wife Patti of Jonesborough; Terry A. Graybeal of Jonesborough; daughter Tonya G. Jackson and husband Stan of Murfreesboro; sister, Nila Ruth Letterman of Jonesborough; ten grandchildren; several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

All services will be private.

The family would like to extend a special thank you for the love and care given during this time to Dr. Manginelli, and the staff and nurses of Wellmont Hospice Ballad and an extra special thank you to Amanda Fraysier for all the love and care over the past four years of our sweet Rosey.

Margie married Bobby Joe Graybeal on 22 Dec 1950 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Bobby (son of Quinence Otis Graybeal and Gladys Honaker) was born on 14 Oct 1932 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1995 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John W. Cretsinger, Sr.John W. Cretsinger, Sr. 59, 112 Miller Hill Road, Johnson City, TN. died Sunday, April 9, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Cretsinger was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County and a son of the late Raymond E. and Rosland Baker Cretsinger.

Mr. Cretsinger was a auto mechanic and a Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by; his parents; his wife Phyllis Cretsinger; one son, J. W. Cretsinger; one sister, Janie Carver.

Survivors include; two daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda "Spanky and Marc McAmis of Johnson City, Loretta "Lorrie and Robert "Bob Bowers of Johnson City; one son, John W. "Frog Cretsinger, Jr. and his wife, Amelia "Amy" Bundy Cretsinger of Baltimore, MD; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Lydia Cretsinger of Johnson City, Garnett "Poncho and Debbye Cretsinger of Johnson City; one sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Arthur "Junior Branum, of Johnson City; two grandchildren, Robert C. Bowers, II and wife Amanda of Newport News, VA, and Cassie Lynn Bowers of Johnson City; numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Junior and Mary Hale, Dave Hyder, and Donald "Gomer Feathers and many, many more.

The funeral service for John W. Cretsinger, Sr. will be conducted at 8 PM Tuesday, April 11, 2006 in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Pastor Greg Lovelace and Mr. Scott Trent will officiate. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 AM Wednesday, April 12, 2006 in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Donald "Gomer Feathers, Ronnie Dugger, Alan Robinson, Carl "Chub Miller, Jamie Gillis, Jeff Larimer, Danny Wilson and Tom Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Hyder, William "Jr King, Rick Hill, Junior Hale, Eddie Baker and Robert C. Bowers, II.

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JOHNSON CITY - Margaret Cretsinger Branum, 68, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at her residence.

Margaret was a life-long resident of Johnson City, and daughter of the late Raymond Ely and Rosland Elmont Cretsinger.

Margaret retired from Newell Corporation.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by: two brothers, Raymond Eugene and John Walter Cretsinger; and one sister, Molly Jane Carver.

Survivors include: her husband, Arthur "Jr." Branum, of Johnson City; one son, Carson Bowling III and his wife Lisa, of Jonesborough; one grandson, Chase Alexander, of Jonesborough; one brother, Garnet Cretsinger and his wife Debbie, of Johnson City; one sister-in-law, Lydia Cretsinger, of Jonesborough; her beloved fur babies; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Vanessa, Shorty and Alisa Carver with Amedysis Hospice for the excellent care they provided to Margaret.

A graveside service will be held at 3 PM Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Monte Vista Memorial Park, with Mr. Joshua Clark officiating.

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Mrs. Marjorie Ruth Cretsinger Norman died peacefully at home Wednesday afternoon at age 89.

Mrs. Norman dedicated her life to homemaking following a brief career at the Johnson City Power Board in the early 1950s. She was a member of First Christian Church and a former member of East Unaka Church of Christ and Austin Springs Methodist Church. The red-headed and blue-eyed hometown girl was a 1949 graduate of Science Hill High School and a member of the Burley Bowl court.

She is survived by three children: Charles Jr., John, and Taleen all of Johnson City; three grandchildren: Charles III of Johnson City, Joshua Norman of Kingsport, and Monica Norman of Ashville, NC; eight great-grandchildren: Bronson, Maddie, Max, Mason, Titus, Evie, Tiberius, and Jaxon as well as foster and step great-grandchildren Thomas Humphrey and Jake Bailey. One brother, Gary Cretsinger of Johnson City and one sister, Melba Moore of Gary and several cousins are also survivors.

Mrs. Norman was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Charles Brown Norman; her parents Horace and Daisy Dimple Walker Cretsinger; her brothers Bufford (Spunk) Cretsinger, Donald Cretsinger, and Wayne Cretsinger and her sisters Adrienne Hampton and Linda Cretsinger.

A graveside service to celebrate Marjorie Ruth Cretsinger Norman’s life was conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in the Monte Vista Memorial Park with Mr. David Clark, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers were her grandsons and nephews.

Marjorie married Charles Brown Norman about 1952 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Julius Casper Norman and Pernie Ethel Vaught) was born on 22 Jul 1930 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 2019 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Elva Cretsinger Hodges, 86, Johnson City passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at the residence with her family at her side. She was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City and was a daughter of the late James Paul Cretsinger and Buena Hale Cretsinger. She was a charter member of Cash Hollow Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronnie Cretsinger, Dan “Jack” Cretsinger and James Cretsinger; two sisters, Edna Woodward and Geraldine Metcalf.

Survivors include her children, Donald Lee Shealy and wife, Margie of Murfreesboro, Janice Buchanan and husband, Nat of Johnson City, Sissy Shipley and husband, Glen of Johnson City and Johnnie Lacey and husband, Carl of Johnson City; three sisters, Dolores Austin, Marie Crumley and Faye Cox and husband, Jimmy all of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Taffy Dugger, Faith Bishop, John Eddie Buchanan, Wesley Buchanan and Ryan Shipley; great-grandchildren, Caleb Jones, Gaston Dugger, Elizabeth Buchanan, “Bo” Buchanan, Samuel Buchanan and Jones Bishop; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Elva will be conducted at 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Chaplain Steven Spell officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside service will be held 12:00 noon in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from her family and friends.

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Edna Lavonne Woodward, 68, of 728 Austin Springs Road, Johnson City, died suddenly at the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was a native of Washington County, daughter of the late James Paul and Buena Hale Cretsinger of Johnson City.

Edna was owner-operator of Podos Market for over 40 years. She attended the Cash Hollow Presbyterian Church for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Podo Woodward, and two brothers, Jack and Ronnie Cretsinger.

Survivors include: her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Patricia Woodward of Gray; a brother, Jim Cretsinger of Johnson City; five sisters, Geraldine Metcalf and Dolores Austin of Johnson City, Marie Crumley of Jonesborough, Elva Hodges and Faye Cox of Johnson City; an uncle, Carl Hale and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the South Chapel of the Morris-Baker Funeral Home under the direction of Rev. Hollace Ford. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until time of service at eight. A committal service will be conducted on Monday, May 28, 2007 in the Monte Vista Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home to go in procession at 10:30 a.m.

Active pallbearers will be: Jeff Larimer, Darryl Cretsinger, Kyle Earp, Donnie Shealy, Terry Austin and Greg Cretsinger; honorary pallbearers will be: her brother, Jim Cretsinger and Eddie Woodward. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to: the Arthritus Foundation, 1330 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309.

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Ronald L. Cretsinger, 58, 655 Cash Hollow Road, Johnson City died Thursday, October 19, 2006 at his residence.

Mr. Cretsinger was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City, Tennessee and was a son of the late Paul and Buena Hale Cretsinger. Mr. Cretsinger was a former employee with American Limestone in Watauga. He was of the Presbyterian faith.

Mr. Cretsinger is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jack Cretsinger. Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and James "Peanut" Clay of Gray; one son, Ronald Cretsinger, II of the home and Ann Cretsinger; three stepchildren, Becky, Scottie and Wendy; two grandchildren, Casey Baker of Johnson City and J.D. Clay of Gray; five step grandchildren; six sisters, Geraldine Metcalf, Dolores Austin, Elva Hodges, Edna Woodward, and Faye Cox, all of Johnson City, Marie Crumley of Jonesborough; one brother, Jim Cretsinger of Johnson City; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The prayer service for Ronald L. Cretsinger will be conducted at 8 PM Sunday, October 22, 2006 in the Morris-Baker North Chapel. Mr. Mark Price will officiate. Music will be by Ellen Pollock and David Pollock, soloists. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 AM Monday in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. The procession will form at Morris-Baker at 10:30 AM Monday to go to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jim Boggs, Darryl Cretsinger, Jeff Larimer, Vince Austin, Kenny Robinson, and Tracy Feathers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Buddy Cretsinger, Danny Turbyfield and all remaining nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 PM Sunday prior to the service.

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