Mary D. (Wills)

Mary married John D. Wills about 1840 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1809 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Mary E. Cress about 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Samuel D. Cress, Sr. and Sarah Shupe) was born on 7 Mar 1828 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Susie Eva Johnson about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susie (daughter of J. W. Johnson and Caroline Mitchell) was born on 25 Jan 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Oct 1942 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married James D. Cress about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Daniel N. Cress and Sarah G. (Cress)) was born about 1850 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John D. Holly on 19 Mar 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James Holly and Mary Berry) was born on 7 Jan 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jun 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Sam E. Robinson about 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sam (son of Moore Robinson and Catharis Faris) was born on 6 Feb 1849 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 5 Oct 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Robinson-Blankenbeckler Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, September 13, 1948
MRS. JOHN A. LOWE
Funeral services for Mrs. John A. Lowe, 89, who died at her home in Mountain City at 8 a.m. today, will be held at the Mountain City Baptist Church Tuesday.
Mrs. Lowe was a daughter of the late David and Mrs. W. Wills.
She was a member of the Baptist church of Mountain City.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. C. O. Shupe, Mrs. N. A. Jenkins, Mrs. Ethel Goodwin, and Mrs. J. M. Fritts; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral services will be in charge of the Donnelly Funeral Home of Shouns.

Loretta married John A. Lowe on 21 Apr 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James Benjamin Lowe and Nancy Catherine Stout) was born in Jun 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Apr 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ettie (Wills) about 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ettie was born in Sep 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Maybelle Dixson on 23 Dec 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Maybelle was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Ollie Lucille Eggers on 17 Sep 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ollie (daughter of John Presnell Eggers and Nancy Louise Swift) was born on 18 Jan 1915; died on 24 Jan 2007 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married James Willis Jordan on 14 Oct 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of James Hamilton Morley and Martha E. (Jordon)) was born in Oct 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary married Charles O. Shupe about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born on 2 Jan 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jul 1974 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nancy married Joseph Milburn Fritts on 15 Sep 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Michael Ezekiel Treffenstead and Nancy Ann Reed) was born in Jul 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Lois Madron about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lois (daughter of Hillery Ellison Madron and Sarah Louvenia "Venia" Wilson) was born on 28 Dec 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Dec 2013 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reece Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Mary Wills Grindstaff, age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was born on June 20, 1937, to the late Earl and Ollie Lucille Eggers Wills.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Stuart and her second husband, Edward 'Ed' Grindstaff.

She was an active member of First Baptist Church, the WMU and Fidelis Sunday School Class. She had a servant spirit and was always volunteering and helping in the various church functions, activities and community outreach programs. Mary enjoyed cooking and was always baking goodies for her church family and neighbors.

Mary is survived by her brothers, Jimmy Wills and wife Joan of Mountain City, TN, Gale Wills and wife Tanya of Pahokee, FL and David Wills and wife Janice of Claremont, NC; nieces and nephews, Earl Wills, Jamie McCarron, Nina Walker, Hal Wills, Pat Wills, Teresa Taylor and Sarah Prencipe; special friends, Stella Rose Tester, Nancy Wills, Russell and Lucy Lewis, Leta Lewis and all of her church family.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at the Mountain City Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastors Ricky Campbell and Harry Wills officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will follow at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Butler, TN. Pallbearers will be Joe Ray, Larry Henson, Bob Dyson, Terry Jordon, Jerry Jordan and Pat Wills. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Wills, Sammy Wilson and John Payne.

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Golda Jordan Walsh, 95, of Kingsport, died----- September 13 after a brief hospital stay.

She was born on July 23, 1917, to the late James Willis and Vada Ann Robinson Jordan.

In addition to her parents, Golda was preceded in death by her husband, Arvel Parks Walsh, who passed away in 2008; sisters, Helen Collins and Marguritte Lowe; brothers, Ray Denver Jordan, Willis Jordan Jr., James Earl Jordan, Samuel "SD" Jordan and Russell Jordan.

Golda retired twice from the bindery of the Kingsport Press — once in 1954 to start a family and again in 1986.

Golda was a native of Johnson County, TN, and a graduate of Johnson County High School. She worked for the Chicago Chemical Warfare Procurement District in various locations in Ohio and was a graduate of the Lincoln Nurses Institute and a Red Cross Volunteer Nurses' Aid during World War II.

She was certified, in 1945, as an airman by the Civil Aeronautics Administration to pilot a Piper Cub.

Golda was a member of Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church, Kingsport, TN, and previously a member of Doe Valley Methodist Church, Mountain City, TN.

Golda is survived two daughters, Carolyn Walsh Carter and her husband, Milton, of Unicoi, TN, Marilyn Walsh Lewis and her husband, Rick, of Louisville, KY; a sister, Imogene Millsaps and husband, Raymond, of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Justin Lewis and wife, Meagan, of Palatine, IL, and Emily Lewis, of Danville, VA; special friend and neighbor, Clara Smith; Wednesday lunch buddy, Peggy Walsh; and faithful companion, Taco.

The family wishes to thank Golda's faithful caregivers: Nina Arwood, Diane Bays, Janie Dixon, Carolyn Wampler and Donna Weatherly.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. September 16, at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Mountain City with Dr. Kenneth Jordan officiating.

Golda married Arvel Parks Walsh about 1938. Arvel was born about 1916; died about 2008 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Marguritte J. Lowe, age 91, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

She was born on February 10, 1919, in Bel Air, Maryland, to the late James Willis and Vada Ann Robinson Jordan.

In addition to her parents, Marguritte was preceded in death by her husband, Farley A. Lowe, who passed away in 1992; sister, Helen Collins; brothers: Ray Denver Jordan, Willis Jordan Jr., James Earl Jordan, Samuel 'SD' Jordan and Russell Jordan; and grandson, Billy Russell III.

Marguritte enjoyed being outdoors, working in her garden and flowers and quilting. She enjoyed life and was always up for an adventure.

She was the oldest member of Doe Valley United Methodist Church, having been a member for over 80 years.

Marguritte is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Phyllis and Bill Russell, of Jonesville, VA, Linda and Bob Tyree and Kathy and Don Rankins, of Mountain City, TN; sisters: Goldie Walsh, of Kingsport, TN, and Imogene Millsaps and husband, Raymond, of Elizabethton, TN; grandchildren: Michael Russell, Wesley Tyree and wife, Marcy, Kevin Tyree and wife, Jocelyn, and Steven Rankins and wife, Jane; great grandchildren: Connor Tyree, Grady Tyree, Alex Tyree and Evan Tyree; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Kenneth Wayne Jordan and Rev. Kristie Banes to officiate.

Graveside Service and Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends of the family.

Memorials may be made to the Johnson County Rescue Squad, 203 Vandilla Street, Mountain City, TN 37683; or Doe Valley United Methodist Church, ? Dorothy Shoemake, 597 Rabbit Hollow Road, Mountain City, TN 37683

Family/Spouse: Farley Andrew Lowe. Farley (son of William Franklin Lowe and Verna Mae Shoun) was born on 5 Jul 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Aug 1992 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Tommy Darrell Collins on 3 Aug 1951 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Tommy (son of James Chester "Jimmy" Collins and Emma A. White) was born on 24 Jul 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Oct 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Imogene Jordan Millsaps, age 82, Elizabethton, left her earthly home on Wednesday morning, December 6, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Imogene was a native of Johnson County, a daughter of the late James Willis Jordan, Sr. and Vada Robinson Jordan. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School. Imogene married the love of her life on September 7, 1957. They moved to Elizabethton in 1967, where they raised their two sons. She was employed by Baxter, Johnson City, until her retirement. She was a member of Doe Valley United Methodist Church, Mountain City, but attended Watauga Point United Methodist Church, Elizabethton. She was a fifty year member of Butler Chapter #218, Order of Eastern Star. She was a loving wife, mom, mother-in-law, granny, sister, friend and caring neighbor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Golda Walsh, Marguritte Lowe and Helen Collins; and five brothers: James Earl Jordan, S.D. Jordan, James Willis Jordan, Jr., Russell Jordan and Ray Denver Jordan.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 60 years, Raymond Millsaps of the home, Two Sons: David Millsaps, Johnson City and Douglas Millsaps and his wife, Sharon Millsaps, Jonesborough; two Grandchildren, Sara Elizabeth Millsaps, Cleveland, Tn. and Matthew Hunter Millsaps, Jonesborough; very dear friends, Ed & Ginger Cobb, Elizabethton, several nieces, nephews and two sisters-in-law.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Leann "Lu" Crandall, and Dr. Kenneth Jordan officiating. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Berry officiating. Active Pallbearers will be: David Millsaps, Doug Millsaps, Ed Cobb, Eddie Cobb, Terry Jordan and James Avery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Millsaps and Jerry Jordan.

Imogene married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Virginia Kate A. B. Eller about 1936. Virginia (daughter of Jesse Franklin Eller and Eliza Ann Patrick) was born on 9 Oct 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Aug 2016 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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COLD SPRINGS - Mildred Pauline Dancy, 103, of Cold Springs, passed away February 14, 2023 in Mountain City, Tennessee, after suffering a stroke.

Pauline, as she liked to be called, was born February 20, 1919 to the late Charles O. Shupe and Mary Ethie Lowe Shupe in Cold Springs, Johnson County, Tennessee. Her father ran the Shupe Roller Mill which had been in the family for over 100 years. Pauline attended local schools and graduated from Johnson County High School. After graduation, Pauline took the advice of a cousin and attended the Beauty Academy in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina where she received her cosmetology license. It was also in North Wilkesboro where she met her future husband, Isham Wiles Dancy.

Pauline and Ike were married on April 1, 1939 at the courthouse in Independence, Virginia. Soon after, they moved to Baltimore, Maryland where Ike worked as a welder at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyards.

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Joseph M. "Jake" Fritts, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at the Watauga Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was a native of Johnson County, Tennessee, and was born on June 6, 1920, the son of the late Joe M. and Gertie Lowe Fritts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Doris, Euna, Minnie and Winnie; and two brothers: Manis and Manuel.

Mr. Fritts was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Air Corps. He was a member and past adjutant of the American Legion, Johnson County Post No. 61, and of the Johnson County Historical Society. Mr. Fritts was one of the oldest living members and had the longest membership attendance record at First Baptist Church of Mountain City.

He was in the produce business for many years, having been associated with Beverly's Inc. of Pahokee and Homestead, Florida. He was also employed by Bush Brothers Canning Company of Dandridge, Tennessee, as their green bean buyer in Mountain City.

Mr. Fritts is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mrs. Ruby Moretz Fritts; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Norman E. Garland, of Boone, NC; one grandson, Douglass Blake Garland, of Pleasant Garden, NC; one granddaughter, Sonya Ann Winkler, of Boone, NC; five great grandchildren: Jackson and Lauren Garland, Hanna and Holden Hartzog and Jacob Winkler; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010, at the First Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Ricky Campbell, Minister Jim Hutchinson and Pastor Wynn Greer to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the First Baptist Church Choir.

Military Honors and Interment will follow from the Sunset Memorial Park and will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Active Pallbearers are: Jack Swift, Jack Cress, Sonny Stout, Bill Hughes, James Lefler, Harold Garland, Terry Thompson and Pat Greene. Honorary Pallbearers are: Bob Miller, Jay Woodards, Ray Payne, Blaine Stout, Nelson Gray and Roby Howard Jr.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Johnson County Rescue Squad, 203 Vandilla Street, Mountain City, TN 37683; or the American Legion, Johnson County Post No. 61, 854 Rhea Road, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Dorris married James P. Huskins on 12 Apr 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Walter Emery Huskins and Mamie O. Gentry) was born on 9 Jul 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1998 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vickie Wills Reece, age 61, of Trade, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 8, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 16, 1956 to the late Robert Burman Wills and Lois Madron Wills. In addition to her parents, Vickie was preceded in death by grandparents, Hill and Venia Madron; brother, Robert E. 'Bobby' Wills; brother-in-law, Jeff Felty; nephew, Steve Perry.

Those left to cherish her memories include her children: Tina Edwards and husband Andy and Jamie Reece and wife Julianna; grandchildren: Shelby Lynn, Shelby, Brandon, Evan and Jace; sisters: Mary Sue Greever, Lois Anne McGuire and husband Charles and Debbie Felty; several nieces and nephews.

It was Vickie's wish to donate her body to science for cancer research and that no services be held.

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Larry Dale Huskins, age 73, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on November 4, 1945 to the late Jim and Doris (Fritts) Huskins. In addition to his parents, Larry has preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Horne Huskins, who passed away 2003.

He loved sports and was an avid NASCAR and Miami Dolphins fan. He had a laughter that would light up a room. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed going to their ballgames. Larry enjoyed passing time sitting on his front porch. He was a simple man who lived a simple life.

Those left to cherish his memories include his son, Kevin Huskins and wife Meghan; sister, Dolores Johnson and husband Jack; brother, Paul Huskins and wife Wanda; grandchildren, Connor Huskins, Dylan Huskins and Cayden Huskins; sister-in-law, Carolyn Woods and husband Richard 'RC'Woods; special cousin, Shirley Watson and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Phillippi Cemetery.