Samuel Ball

Samuel married Lucinda Mitchell on 28 Nov 1846 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Lucinda was born about 1829 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Francis Edward Croyle on 23 Dec 1873 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Francis (son of Samuel Croyle and Rebecca Davis) was born on 8 Jan 1851 in Bedford County, , , Pennsylvania; died on 18 May 1922 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McCarter Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Amantha J. Orebaugh about 1875 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Amantha was born on 3 Jan 1858 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Apr 1909 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Leesburg Presbyteian Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Mattie (Ball) about 1911 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Mattie was born about 1882 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married William Reed Murr on 24 Apr 1880 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . William (son of David Murr and Mary Ann Sauls) was born on 7 Apr 1858 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Oct 1938 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in McCarty Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Margaret (Ball) about 1885 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Margaret was born about 1864 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Fannie Shipley about 1890 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Fannie was born about 1870 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Nancy Elizabeth "Betty" Arnold about 1904 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Thomas J. Arnold and Martha J. Brown) was born in Feb 1884 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Sep 1959 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Effie Greer about 1918 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Effie was born on 17 Mar 1900 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Nov 1980 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McCarter Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allie married Ottie M. Hensley about 1925 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Ottie was born on 13 Mar 1905 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Sep 1986 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McCarter Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Luna Bell Arnold on 18 Sep 1910 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Luna (daughter of Thomas J. Arnold and Martha J. Brown) was born on 27 Jun 1888 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jul 1958 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married William Franklin Arnold on 6 Apr 1931 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Thomas J. Arnold and Martha J. Brown) was born in Dec 1885 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 1931 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Joda Arnold on 20 Apr 1922 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Joda was born on 28 Feb 1898; died on 28 Nov 1995 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Margaret Croyle on 30 Jul 1906 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Margaret was born on 27 Feb 1887 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 11 Dec 1982 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married John L. DeLoach about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 6 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Dec 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Walter Paul Crow on 9 Sep 1933 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Orville Charles Crow and Bessie Smith) was born on 19 Aug 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Martha (Clara) Jane "Granny B" Blevins, age 93, of Elizabethton, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 22, 2016. Her granddaughter, Marcella Widner was with her.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Beryl Blevins; an infant son, Richard; her parents, S.C. and Luna Bell Ball; two sisters, Dorothy Deloach, Ruby Crow and a brother, Clarence Ball.

"Granny B" was a devoted mother, grandmother and neighbor.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Edna Grindstaff and husband Henry, Wilma Martin, Ted Blevins, Pauletta Pierce and husband Ken, Jackie Blevins, Samantha Berry and husband James and Terry Blevins and wife Tammy; her grandchildren, Marcella, John, Amy, Scott, David, Daniel, Casey, Kelly, Kourtney, Mitzi, Justin, Terry, Angel, Reanna and Travis; several great-grandchildren; four great-great-granddaughters and special friends, Kaye Moody, Joan Boardman, Theron Johnson and lots of other friends and neighbors. She was the oldest charter member of Riverview Baptist Church.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Tiffany Jenkins, Amedisys, Nancy Byrd, Pine Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Theron Johnson, Roberta Campbell and Frieda Carrier.

A service to honor the life of Martha (Clara) Jane "Granny B" Blevins will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in the Riverview Baptist Church with Mr. Theron Johnson and Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Music will be under the direction of her family.

The family will receive friends at the Church from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Sunday prior to the service or at the residence at any time. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Scott Pierce, David Pierce, Daniel Pierce, Greg Mahala, John Harrison, Travis Bowman, Chad Henson and Casey Blevins and sons-in-law, James Berry, Henry Grindstaff and Ken Pierce. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men's Sunday School Class of Riverview Baptist Church.

Martha married Beryl Blevins about 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beryl (son of Morrell John Blevins and Eva Lewis) was born on 6 Dec 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Dorothy Arnold Rogers, age 95, passed away Saturday October 29, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mrs. Rogers was a Washington County native, born in Bowmantown, and the daughter of the late William Franklin and Bertha Mae Ball Arnold. She was also preceded in death by her husband Albert "Ab" Rogers, son Curt Arnold Rogers and brothers, Fred and Ben Arnold.

She was a devoted daughter, faithful wife, a nurturing mother, a proud grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, caring supporting neighbor, dedicated church member and a devout Christian. She had a big heart, a Big smile and a big laugh. She loved gardening and growing beautiful flowers. She had a love of crocheting and made many baby afghans and doilies as gifts; many people she loved will always have those treasures to remind them of her.

Mrs. Rogers was a member of Bowmantown Baptist Church until marrying and moving to Fairview community in 1953 where she attended and was member of Fairview United Methodist Church until her death.

Survivors include her daughter Gail Rogers Archer and husband Kenny, granddaughters, Kristy Loflin and husband Tom, Kelly Daniel, and Jana Archer; great grandchildren Jessica Loflin, Cason Byrd, Haven Daniel, and Marley Daniel; great-great grandchild Rylan Quinn Byrd and her mother Stacey Reed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rogers will be 7:00 pm Thursday November 3, 2016 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Mick Funderburg officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday prior to the service.

Graveside will be conducted 11:00 am Friday November 4, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Sarah Wells officiating.

Pallbearers will be Steve Campbell, Ralph Fulkerson, Jr., Terry Hale, Tom Loflin, Jim Ed Miller, and Mark Shelton.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Cornerstone Village South and Dr. David Freemon for his excellent care for over thirty years.

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JOHNSON CITY - Helen Bryant, 92, of Johnson City, TN, gained her angel wings and went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Agape with her granddaughter and several special friends by her side.

Helen was born September 24, 1930 in Jonesborough, TN to the late Maggie Croyle Murr.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband Leeroy Bryant, son Stephen Bryant, great-granddaughter Madison Fay Reed, sister Edith Sauls, and brothers Robert Murr and Cecil Murr.

Survivors include a special granddaughter, Katie Reed, and her husband Justin who was also a very dear friend to Helen. Grandson David Bryant, Great-Grandson, Jackson Reed; several nieces and nephews, and special friends who helped her through the good times and bad; Moe Sawyer, Vinette Crowder, Linda and Mike Lampkins, Penny Merritt, Marie and Nick Caris, and her very dear neighbors.

Helen grew up in McCarty Methodist Church in Telford, TN. She enjoyed going to church with her grandparents at an early age. She was a member of Clark Street Baptist Church.

Helen worked at Peoples Drug Store in the 1950s and retired from Texas Instruments in 1991 after 17 years of service.

She loved to work in her flower beds, plant gardens, to cook, and she cherished fellowshipping and spreading her love of Jesus with others.

Helen’s family would like to thank Dr. Mary Jane Gibson, Dr. Frank Johnson, Sarah McRae, NP, Mikella Maine, NP, SoFHA Hospitalist, Kim Jackson, Agape, and Amedysis for the care they provided to her.

A graveside service to honor and remember Helen will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Roselawn Cemetery.

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Fred Kennon Crow, born on 2-22-46, rejoined the love of his life of 55 years, Lynda Sue Crow on 4/16/22 surrounded by his family at home after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Elizabethton, TN and was of Baptist faith. He moved to Butler, TN in 1977 where he lived out the remainder of his life. He was a graduate of Elizabethton Cyclones and obtained a degree from Nashville Auto Diesel Collage. He worked as a welder by trade in the local 538 Plumbers and Pipefitters Association of John-son City, TN until he retired and was a proud gold card holder and member for 54 years. He was known as a golden arm welder throughout his career. It was said that he could weld anything from the crack of dawn to a broken heart.
His hobbies included working on his race cars and antique truck, watching his son Mark Crowe and son at heart Michael Kyte drag race. He enjoyed hanging out at Isaacs’ Garage where he had many friends. He loved watching any sport on television as well as his favorite sit com Mash. He never met a stranger and loved his family with everything he had.
He is proceeded in death by both parents, Walter Crow, Ruby Crow, Brothers, Sam, and Denis Crow all of Elizabethton, TN and wife Lynda Sue Crow of Butler, TN.
He is survived by his 2 children Mark Crowe (Charmaine) of Butler, TN, Melissa Jollie (David) of Ai-ken, SC. 4 Grandchildren that he was very proud of, include SWCN Crowe, Marcus US Navy NMCB1 (Seabee), Benjamin Jollie, Rebekah Jollie, Joseph Jollie and 1 step grandson Ronnie R Woodby of the US Navy. Three sisters Betty Stout (Paul), Nancy Hodge (Ron), Shirley Kyte. Many nieces and neph-ews with special mention to Sister-in-Law, June Crow and nieces Sabrina Love and Tracy Hayes for all the love and support throughout his illness.
Fred had some wonderful friends that stayed by his side and helped with anything needed even if it was to take off the trash or mow the yard. Thank you to Cody Stout, Danny Huddleston, Lenny Zimburg and Jim Birchfield for all your help, love, and support.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 in the Walnut Mountain Cem-etery with the Rev. Harvey White officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 11:50 a.m. Saturday will be: Michael Kyte, Carl Lee Widner, John Holloway, Cody Stout, George Robinson and Darren Isaacs. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Phil White, Lenny Zimburg, Larry Price, Johnny Proffitt, Bryan Kyte, Keith Love, Jerry Matherly and Guy Bottine.