Delilah Bradley

Delilah married Thomas Ward about Feb 1829. Thomas (son of Daniel Ward and Anna Curtis) was born about 1804 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1874. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hamilton married Martha A. Holman about Jul 1854. Martha was born in May 1836 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Nancy Stout on 10 Mar 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born in Mar 1841 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Orpha married John K. Stout on 14 Jan 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Nicholas G. Stout and Catherine Wagner) was born on 28 Sep 1837 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Aug 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wagner Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Susan Caroline Shull about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Philip Paul Shull and Phoebe B. Ward) was born about 1838 in Shull's Mill, , , North Carolina; died about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Nancy Catherine Hicks about Jan 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilburn married Sarah S. Arnold on 11 Dec 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of William C. Arrendell and Mary "Polly" Frye) was born about 1851 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 1915 in , Maricopa County, Arizona, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Delilah married Daniel Landrine Reece about 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of James Franklin Reece and Anna Eggers) was born about 1857 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lura married Joseph W. Lunceford about 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of John W. Lunceford and Rebecca Ford) was born in Sep 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Ann (Ward) about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Sabra Alice Wagner about 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sabra (daughter of Daniel Wagner and Mary Nancy Hardin Shoun) was born about 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Calonia married Robert Lafette Cress about 1892. Robert (son of Sarah Cress) was born on 19 Jul 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 May 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, January 15, 1958 page 3 [published later]
MRS. ADDIE WARD WAGNER...
... 78, died in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., Jan. 22. She was a member of the Roan Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include one brother, James Ward, Neva; nephews, Paul Ward, Ed Ward, Wiley Ward, Bud Cress, Nat Ward, Wilson (Jack) Ward, Carter and Carl Ward, Fred Ward, Hiram Reece, Newton Reece, Abner Reece, Jake Wagner, Arthur Wagner, and Gene Wagner; nieces: Sally Everett, Mae and Ann Cress, Hazel Shull, Alma Worley, Nell and Georgia Ward, Lone Conville, Cordova Allen, Addie Black, Dora Summerlin, Rose Humphrey, Lillie Reece, Ethel Donnelly, May Kay, Maud Johnson and Louvenia Wagner.
Funeral services were held at the Roan Creek Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m., Friday with Rev. Roby Eggers and Rev. Tom Worley officiating. Burial was in the Wagner Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bud Cress, Abner Reece, Ed Ward, Paul Ward, Nat Ward, Hiram Reece, Jake Wagner, Arthur Wagner, Jack Ward and Newton Reece.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Addie married Daniel F. Wagner about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Daniel Wagner and Mary Nancy Hardin Shoun) was born in Jul 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Maggie Wilson on 14 Jan 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Maggie was born about 1883. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Delilah married William A. Stalcup about 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of John Hamilton Stalcup and Elizabeth E. Robinson) was born on 9 Feb 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Sarah Catherine Grindstaff about 1890. Sarah (daughter of Wilburn General Grant Grindstaff and Nancy Robinson) was born on 11 Feb 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Aug 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Laura C. (Shull) about 1881. Laura was born about 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milton married Fannie Nave about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Fannie was born on 19 Nov 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Oct 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Elbert Elias Stout about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Lawson E. Stout and Clarenda Jane Arnold) was born about 1870; died about 1940; was buried about 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Susan Caroline Arnold on 14 Jan 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Aquilla M. Arnold and Hannah Louisa Elizabeth Jane Snider) was born in Dec 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1929; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, Avery Branch Road, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Vada L. Dugger on 5 Dec 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Vada (daughter of Peter Dugger and Minnie Lucinda Guy) was born on 5 Jul 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1994 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Bakers Gap Cemetery, Dry Run Community, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dolphus married Rebecca S. Arnold on 23 Sep 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Alexander Arnold and Nancy Morelda Stout) was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dolphus married Vertie Talahassee "Tessie" Swift on 11 Mar 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Vertie (daughter of Joseph Harrison Swift and Mary Isabel Henson) was born on 30 Jul 1887 in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1969 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Walton Stanton. John was born on 17 Jul 1870 in , Washington, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Jan 1956 in , Tulare County, California, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Homer Owen on 2 Jan 1907 in , Tulare County, California, . Homer was born about 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, December 10, 1969
DEATHS
Hiram Wilson Reece, 80, of Rt. 1, Neva, died Monday, 3:15 p.m., in the Cannon Memorial Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late D. L. and Catherine Ward Reece.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Reece, Neva; one brother, A. C., Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. M. D. Allen and Mrs. W. H. Humphrey, both of Elizabethton, and Mrs. D. W. Black, Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 2 p.m., from the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Paul Dyson, and Rev. Thomas Worley, officiating. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton.
Pall-bearers[sic] will be Fred Stout, Edward Stout, Bill Stout, Blaine Stout, Randy Pardue, Dale Vaught, Ray Wills and McDonald Slemp.

Hiram married Mattie (Reece) about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mattie was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, September 8, 1965
I.N. Reece. . .
I.N. Reece, age 68, Route 8, Johnson City, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital last Tuesday morning, August 31. He died after an illness of three weeks.
A native of Johnson County, he had lived in Carter County for 27 years.
He was a son of the late D.L. and Catherine Ward Reece, and a retired employe[sic] of the North American Rayon Corp. He was a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church where he was a deacon.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ida Snyder Reece; two brothers, H.W. Reece, Neva community; A.E. Reece, Elizabethton; and three sisters, Mrs. Andy Allen, Rt. 5, Elizabethton; Mrs. D.W. Black, Kingsport, Mrs. W.F. Humphrey, Elizabethton.
Funeral services were conducted from Pinecrest Baptist Church with Rev. Cohen Arms and Rev. Ed Brumett officiating. Burial was in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Kermit Randolph, Jim Baker, Frank Byrd, E.B. Tolliver, Bill Garland, T.J. Sparks, Paul Owen and Paul D. Renfro.

Isaac married Ida B. Snyder in 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of John Robert Snider and Rachel Emaline Vaught) was born in Jul 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abner married Nora Ellen Stout on 17 Sep 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of Elbert Elias Stout and Martha Belle Ward) was born on 7 Mar 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Mildred C. Vaught about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mildred (daughter of David S. Vaught and Sarah Ellen Coffey) was born in Sep 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucas married Minnie Wilson about 1916. Minnie was born about 1897; died about 1924. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucas married Thelma A. Church on 24 Dec 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Thelma (daughter of John Linville "Jack" Church and Sara Fine "Sally" DeLoach) was born on 5 Nov 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 1976 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The 1910 Johnson County, TN Census indicates that she had three children, and that only one was still alive, that being her son Holland Kite. The name of the father of those children is unknown.

Margaret married Mr. Kite about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mr. was born about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William G. Kite about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Hiram W. "Criss" Kite and Sarah Etta McQueen) was born in Mar 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Roby Lawson Grindstaff on 4 Aug 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roby (son of George W. Grindstaff and Emily Loretta "Emma" Stout) was born in Nov 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jun 1952 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gusta married James Maynard Gentry on 7 Sep 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William L. Gentry and Cora Elizabeth Berry) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millison married Allen Stout on 31 Jul 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Allen (son of Joseph L. Stout and Nancy C. Grindstaff) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Callie married Wilburn F. Fritts about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wilburn (son of Andrew J. Treffenstead and Louisa Susan Porch) was born on 5 May 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Dec 1959 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Addie Tallulah Arnold on 12 Nov 1911. Addie (daughter of Aquilla M. Arnold and Hannah Louisa Elizabeth Jane Snider) was born on 5 May 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1982 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Almos McDaniel "Daniel A." Grindstaff on 18 Jun 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Almos (son of George W. Grindstaff and Emily Loretta "Emma" Stout) was born on 10 Jul 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Nov 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Davis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Don S. Williams on 13 Apr 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Don (son of Mr. Stokes Or Starnes and Sarah Ann Williams) was born on 22 Sep 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 16 Oct 1918 in France, , , ; was buried in Plot H .Row 33 Grave 01 Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Romagne, , , France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Nineveh Colfax Parsons about 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nineveh was born on 23 Aug 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Jan 1944 in Mecklenburg County, , , North Carolina; was buried in John Sherman Brown Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

OSCAR SHULL, 54, of 3017 Sumner Ave., Hoquiam, Wash., died Feb. 10, at a hospital there. He had been ill since October.

A native of Neva, he went to Washington 27 years ago, and was employed at a plywood plant for a number of years. He was a member of the Aberdeen Eagles lodge and the Plywood union.

He is survived by his wife, Polly Stout Shull; two daughters, Mrs. Don Bell, Central Park, Wash. and Mrs. Ordell Ellefson of Aberdeen, Wash., and five grandchildren; three brothers, W. H. of Springfield, Ore., Roby of Neva, and Charles of Virginina; five sisters, Mrs. W. F. Fritts, Mrs. N. C. Parsons, Mrs. Lillie Grandstaff and Mrs. J. R. Hicks, all of Tennessee, and Mrs. W. A. Kasman of Norfolk, Va.

The funeral was held Feb. 12 at Elerding Chapel in the Washington city, with Rev. Newt Rasor officiating. Interment was in Fern Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers were George Fritts, Wiley Fritts, Charley Logan and Vallie Mink.

Oscar married Mary "Polly" Stout about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ina married Ott Mazon Bunting on 16 Jul 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ott (son of Newton Walker Bunting and Mary Ethel Arnold) was born on 15 Mar 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Feb 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bakers Gap Cemetery, Dry Run Community, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Dewey Theo Bunting on 9 Feb 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dewey (son of Newton Walker Bunting and Mary Ethel Arnold) was born on 8 Jun 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 1999 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married Thomas Gray about 1922. Thomas was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nora married Abner Cleveland Reece on 17 Sep 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Abner (son of Daniel Landrine Reece and Delilah Catharine Ward) was born on 5 Nov 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jun 1978 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beulah married John Roby Stout about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 2 Nov 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Conley Eugene Stout on 12 Sep 1931 in Mountain City, , Johnson County, Tennessee. Conley (son of Stanley Smith Stout and Venia Belle Slimp) was born on 28 May 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herman married Anna Mae Mast on 26 Apr 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Wiley Arthur Mast and Mary Louise Brown) was born on 27 Mar 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jul 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HAMPTON — Mrs. Wilma (Pidge) Arnold, 101, 434 Tollett Street, Hampton, TN, died Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the home of her daughter in Middle River, MD.

A native of Johnson County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Wilburn and Susan Caroline Ward. Mrs. Arnold had worked as a Nurses' Aide. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Raymond Arnold, in 1989; a daughter, Bessie Marie Roark; a son-in-law, James Norman Roark; three sisters, Eliza Pauline Stout, Beulah Victoria Stout and Emma Grace Mast; three brothers, Marshall Woodrow Ward, Herman Nathanial Ward and Robert Frank Ward; and a half-sister, Peggy Cress.

Survivors include a daughter, Alma Geraldine Kemp and husband, Kale; and a son, Bobby Mack Arnold and wife, Kathleen Grace; grandchildren, Michael Kale Kemp, Teresa Nidiffer, Tonya Weaver, Lisa Meadows, Wanda Bengston, Kimberly Hughes, Angela Bray, Bobby Allen Arnold and Kristy Kemp-Szymanowski; great-grandchildren, Michael Kemp Jr., David Kemp Johnathan Kemp, Clayton Hughes, Marshall Hughes, Josey Walter Weaver, Kayla Ripple, Brandon Arnold, Ashlee Arnold, Jacob Dress, Natalie Bray, Noah Hughes, Grace Hughes, Emma Szymanowski and John Kale Szymanowski; great-great-grandchildren, Mason Kemp, McKenzie Kemp, Elise Kemp and Anna Hughes; a sister, Ruth Pearl Dowell; and half-sisters and half-brothers, Willie Mae, Jena Lee, Alley, Tom and Earl Ward.

Funeral service for Mrs. Wilma (Pidge) Arnold will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 2, 2010, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. Mack Presnell officiating.

Interment will follow the funeral service in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Wilma married Walter Raymond Arnold on 20 Apr 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Wiley Lafette Arnold and Nancy Elizabeth Curry) was born on 14 May 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marshall married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Jennie Lee Steiner, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Bristol Regional Hospital. Jennie was born on January 21, 1937 to the late Thomas Wilburn Ward and Vada Dugger Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Steiner Jr; grandchildren, Nicolette Miller, Joshua Steiner, and ten siblings. Jennie worked as a hospital aide for over 28 years in Fort Myers, Florida. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and reading. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Connie Jones of Mountain City, Treshia Steiner of Cape Coral, FL; sons, Francis Steiner IV of Mountain City, Stephen Steiner (Leslie) of Cape Coral, FL, James Steiner (Stephanie) of Murfreesboro; brothers, Thomas Ward, Earl Ward (Kathy); eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Notes:

Allie Beatrice Eames, age 78, of Mountain City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1938 to the late Thomas Wilburn Ward and Vada Ruth Dugger Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Allie worked in the restaurant business for many years before her retirement.

Survivors include sisters: Jennie Steiner and Willie Dickens, and brothers; Thomas Ward and Earl Ward. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

It was Allie's wish to be cremated with no formal service being held and for her cremated remains to be interred at Bel Air Memorial Gardens in Bel Air, MD.

Lily married Aud Lunceford about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Aud was born about 1898. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Nora Lee Cress on 18 May 1933 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of William Albert Cress and Mary Emmaline Jenkins) was born on 5 Jun 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Wade Miller about 1933. Wade was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R. married Rosa Irene Grindstaff on 5 Jul 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rosa (daughter of Almos McDaniel "Daniel A." Grindstaff and Lillie M. Shull) was born on 3 Apr 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mast Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Edgar Walter Calhoun on 31 Jan 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edgar (son of Roy Edgar Calhoun, Sr. and Anna Johnson) was born on 15 Sep 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 4 Nov 1924 in Stark County, , , Ohio; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY — Charles Robert "Bob" Cress, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 24, 2007, in Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. Cress was born December 10, 1920, in Johnson County to the late L.N. "Bud" Cress and Minnie Wilson Cress. He was a farmer and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepmother, Thelma Church Cress; and a brother, William Clarence Cress.

Survivors include a sister, Margaret Cress, of Mountain City; five brothers, Jack C. Cress and wife, Charlotte, Joe Mack Cress and wife, Lois, both of Mountain City, John Cress, of Morristown, Jim Cress and wife, Dorothy, of Midlothian, VA, and Sam Cress and wife, Ann, of Mountain City; four nieces, Katherine Lowman, Pam Johnson, Perriann Stanley and Karen Sullivan; and nephew, Steve Cress.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2007, at Pine Grove Baptist Church with the service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Haskel Ingram and Rev. Mike Penley officiating. Pallbearers will be Billy Ward, Mark Ward, Danny Grindstaff, John Shull, Pat Conville, Richard Snyder, Jerry Stanley and Jack Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Shull, Allen Snyder, William Arnold, Wade Snyder, Bill Shepherd, Dean Stout, Jim Snyder, Tony Milam and Steve Cress.

Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery.

Notes:

Sgt. Major Jack Church Cress (Retired), age 82, passed away on Saturday December 20, 2014, at Hillview Health Care Center, Elizabethton, TN, with his family by his side.
Jack was born October 29, 1932, the son of the late L.N. (Bud) and Thelma Church Cress of Neva, TN. He was preceded in death by brothers, Clarence and Robert Cress; and a great-grandson, Shawn Wills.
Jack was retired from the United States Army after serving 21 years of service. He was very proud to be a solider and served his country with pride. Sergeant Major Cress served in the Korean and Vietnam War and also served in Desert Storm. He was stationed at Fort Jackson, S.C., Okinawa and Sendai, Japan, Hawaii, Germany, Presidio, San Francisco California, Fort McPherson, Ga., Fort Campbell and Fort Knox KY, and Fort Smith Arkansas. Jack was one of 18 soldiers that were sent from California to the 101st Airborne Division of Fort Campbell, KY, to set up the first Data Processing Center Army wide.
Jack worked for Smith-Higgins Company in Johnson City as a Data-Processing manager for 10 years after retiring from the Army. He served Johnson County as purchasing agent for 5 years. The past 30 years Jack was self-employed as a tax preparer and book keeper.
Jack was a member of Vaught's Gap Baptist Church for 42 years, where he held the office of Deacon and Sunday school teacher.
Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charlotte Mink Cress, who lovingly cared for Jack and remained by his side throughout his lengthy illness; daughters: Katherine Lowman (Bob), Richmond, VA, Pamella Johnson (Rex), Elizabethton, TN, and Perriann Stanley (Jerry), Mountain City, TN; one sister, Margaret Cress, Mountain City, TN; four brothers: Joe Mack Cress, Mountain City, TN, John Cress, Morristown, TN, James Cress Midlothian, VA, and Sam Cress of Mountain City, TN; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Jack's family would like to thank the staff of Hillview Health Care Center for the excellent care he received. A special thanks to Nurse Penny Bradley who always made him smile.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Mountain City Funeral Home (Mountain City, TN) with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Brother Noah Broughton from Nancy, Kentucky, to officiate. Bro. Broughton was Jack's pastor in Fort Knox, KY, in 1968 and has remained a longtime friend. Music will be provided by Jack's grandchildren, Nikki Campbell, Monica Hardin, Bridgett Simpson and Garrett Johnson. Active pallbearers will be Jerry Stanley, Rex Johnson, Bob Lowman, Jason Lowman, Jared Lowman, Garrett Johnson and Joe Winebarger. Honorary pallbearers will be Louis Gump, Harold Garland, Fred Mayfield and Tony Fowler.
A private family committal service with Military Honors conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held Friday December 26, 2014, at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Herbert Cress, 81, of Morristown, went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System. He was a former native of Johnson County, TN.; spent 26 years in Richmond, Va.; He was born on December 7, 1937 to the late L.N. "Bud" Cress and Thelma Church Cress. He was a retired cabinet maker and architectural wood work. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Morristown; he was ordained as a deacon at Falling Creek Baptist Church in Richmond, Va.; a member of Morristown Lodge 231 F& AM. He was a past master of Chesterfield Lodge 161 in Richmond, VA. He was a member of the Hamblen Chapter 31 Order of the Eastern Star. Past patron of Chesterfield Chapter 139 in Richmond, VA. He was also a 32nd degree Mason. John was a veteran of the US Army with the 1st Armored Division. He is preceded in death by his parents L.N. and Thelma Church Cress; wife Jewel P. Cress; three brothers, Clarence, Robert and Sgt. Major Jack C. Cress all of Mountain City, TN; and a sister-in-law Lois Horne Cress also of Mountain City, TN.

He is survived by a step-daughter Janice Rach of Short Pump, VA; a sister Margaret Cress, Mountain City, TN; brothers, Joe Cress, Sam (Anne) Cress, of Mountain City, TN, James (Dorothy) Cress of Chesterfield, VA; sister-in-law, Charlotte Cress; one nephew Steven Cress of Charlotte, NC; nieces, Katherine Lowman, Midlothian, VA, Pamella Johnson, Elizabethton, TN, Perriann Stanley, Mountain City, TN and Karen Sullivan of Mechanicsville, VA.

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Holland married Ola Rose Pleasant about 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ola (daughter of Roderick Butler "Judge" Pleasant and Vena Alice Pierce) was born on 13 Feb 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Haskiel married Beula Lee Lipford on 27 Dec 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Beula (daughter of Archibald 'Arch' Lipford and Lutitia 'Tisha' Sluder) was born on 3 Nov 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 2013 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

June Houston, 94, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2016.
A native of Butler, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late James Maynard Gentry and Gusta Leigh Stout.
In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sidney Houston, and his children, Ladeau, Grady and Larry; previous husbands, Fred Riddle and James Cross; and a precious great-granddaughter, Heather Marie Row.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Gladys and husband Bert Plummer of Elizabethton, and Ruth Ann and husband David Peters of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Roland Eugene Blankenship of Elizabethton, Veronica Ann and husband Timothy Osborne of Erwin, Joyce Davena and Ray Smith of Albuquerque, N.M., and Jennifer Ann Treadway of Evington, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Stephanie and husband Adam Baumgartner of Knoxville, Tenn., Michael Row of Seminole, Texas, Jordan Kelly Rapert of Clyde, N.C., AmberLee Row of Albuquerque, N.M., and Bethany Nicole Rapert of Erwin, Tenn.; and one great-great-granddaughter, Natalie Claire Baumgartner of Knoxville, Tenn. June loved the entire Houston family as her own.
Graveside services for June Houston will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 23, in the Houston Family Cemetery, Watauga, with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating.

Rosa married Joe L. Proffitt about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joe was born about 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY - Nannie Kate Swift, age 90, of Swift Hollow Rd., Mountain City, TN went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning July 9, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Nannie Kate was born April 11, 1933 to the late Allen and Millicent Stout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two infants; two sisters, Della Faye and Rosa Lee and two nephews, Bob and Albert.

Nannie Kate was a quiet, simple lady. She worked at Leco and Levi manufacturing for many years. Nannie Kate served with the Crewettes (wives of Johnson County Rescue Squad men) for several years. She loved to work in her flowers. She was a faithful wife and homemaker to Dearl for 73 years. Nannie Kate was a devoted member of Dewey Christian Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Dearl Swift; two nephews, Dean and Timmy, and sister-in-law, Babe.

The family will receive friends from 12:00–1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Mountain City Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Minister C.D. Bud Gentry officiating. Graveside service and burial will follow from the Wilson Cemetery.

Oscar married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Laura Louise Campbell on 29 Jan 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Laura (daughter of Burson Campbell and Tishia Grindstaff) was born on 29 Mar 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2008 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mae married Clyde Elbert Stout on 22 Jul 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of William E. Stout and Jennie Luna Morefield) was born on 11 Sep 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Apr 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joe Shull - MOUNTAIN CITY
MOUNTAIN CITY — Joe C. Shull, age 89, of 517 Mill Creek Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2005, at the Mountain City Care Center following a brief illness. He was born in Mountain City, Tennessee, on June 30, 1916, to the late Roby and Addie Arnold Shull. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Ward Shull, who passed away on August 7, 1999, and one brother, John D. Shull. Joe was a 1935 graduate of Johnson County High School. Joe was a retired farmer and former owner and operator of Mill Creek Grocery. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, where he also served as Sunday School Superintendent and was a member of the choir. Joe was a member of the Neva Ruritan, Neva Volunteer Fire Department and served as Johnson County Road Commissioner for a number of years. Joe was a renowned storyteller and he enjoyed football and racing. Joe is survived by two sisters, Mary Lee Shoun, of Springfield, VA, and Jacquelin Mink and husband, George, of Portsmouth, VA; one brother, Earl Shull and wife, Louise, of Mountain City, TN; sister-in-law, Alma Worley, of Mountain City, TN, several nieces and nephews and many, many dear friends. Funeral Services for Joe C. Shull will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2005, from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Swift and Rev. Jim Norman to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the Pine Grove Baptist Church Choir. Graveside Services and Interment will follow from the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Sam Cress, Steve Cornett, Terry Hodge, Chris Lang, Francis Scherier, Barry Watson, Richard Watson and Randy Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers are: Robert Cress, Pat Conville, AD Grindstaff, Terry Matheson, Junior Maze, J.W. Mink, Dale Phillips, Bill Shull, Bob Shull, John Shull, Terry Shull, Tom Shull, Dick Snyder, Jim Snyder, Johnny Sutphin, Bill Worley and Doug Hornsby and Staff of Mountain City Care Center. The family will receive friends from 1-2:20 p.m. on Monday, prior to the Services, at the Church. At other times, friends may call at the residence of Earl and Louise Shull, 126 Slimp Branch Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, 37683, at anytime. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Neva Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Tom Shull, 3530 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683

Joseph married Hazel Lou Ward about 1937. Hazel (daughter of Nathan Duke Ward, Sr. and Sarah Malinda Tester) was born on 15 Sep 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 7 Aug 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Earl D. Shull, age 92, of 126 Slemp Branch Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center on Monday, April 19, 2010.

He was a son of the late Roby and Addie Arnold Shull. Mr. Shull was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist, where he served as Trustee, Sunday School Secretary, Finance Committee, Pleasant Grove Cemetery Committee, Building Committee and was a member of the choir.

He also was a member of Neva Ruritan, Neva Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the Johnson County School Board, Johnson County Commissioner, Johnson County Road Committee, Former Chairman of the Johnson County Soil Conservation District Board. Earl loved farming and Tennessee football.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Shull and Joe Shull.

Survivors include: his wife, Louise McQueen Shull, of Mountain City, TN; three daughters: Patsy Eller and husband, Edgar, of Todd, NC, Barbara Simcox and Linda Brown and husband, Junior, all of Mountain City, TN; two sons: Tom Shull and wife, Judith, and Terry Shull and wife, Betty, all of Mountain City, TN; two sisters: Mary Lee Shoun, of Washington, DC, and Jacqueline Mink and husband, George, of Portsmouth, VA.; grandchildren: Scotty Eller, Jim Shull, Michael Simcox, Celeste Simcox-Dunn, Steve Brown, Mechelle Arney, Jonathan Shull; great grandchildren: Eli, Isaiah and Emma Eller, Sam and Izzy Dunn, Megan and Caleb Brown, Will, Myles and Brady Arney and Noah Shull; Several nieces and nephews along with too many friends to name also survive.

Funeral Services for Earl D. Shull will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. James Norman officiating. Music will be provided by Jim Norman and the Pleasant Grove Choir.

Graveside service and interment will be held in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery following the service. Active pallbearers will be Scotty Eller, Dwayne Arney, Steve Brown, Jim Shull, Jonathan Shull, Michael Simcox and Roby Dunn. Honorary pallbearers will be Clint Howard, Rhonda Reece, Tony Jennings, Chuck Walker, Bill Farmer, Terry Matheson, Dan Williams, George Lowe, Doug Rutherford, Ralph Stout, Earl Payne. Dean Stout, Rick Moore, George Stang, Bill Wilson, Jackie Ward, Bill Shull, Neva VFD, Neva Ruritan, and men of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. At other times friends may call at the residence 126 Slemp Branch Road, Mountain City, TN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3385 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, TN 37683; Johnson County Rescue Squad, 203 Vandilla Street, Mountain City, TN 37683; or the Neva Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Tom Shull, 3530 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Earl married Louise McQueen about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Louise (daughter of Thomas S. McQueen and Ruth Wills) was born about 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ms. Ruth Grindstaff, of 5468 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at her residence.

Ruth was a Johnson County native where she had lived all her life. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lillie Shull Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers: Don Grindstaff, Robert Grindstaff and A.D. Grindstaff; and a sister, Hazel G. Jones.

She was a Graduate of Johnson County High School and East Tennessee State University; she taught school in Johnson County for 45 years and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Johnson County. She was active in the Neva Elementary School PTA.

Ruth enjoyed being outside and working in her garden and flowers and she also loved quilting and sewing. She was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church, where she at one time taught the primary Sunday school class.

Survivors: one sister, Rosa Ward, Mountain City, Tennessee; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services for Ms. Ruth Grindstaff will be conducted on Sunday, January 6th, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Penley, Rev Carl Swift, Rev. Rick Thomason and Dr. Dan Little officiating. Music will be under the direction of Roy Roach and Patty Watson.

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

Graveside service and burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be: Charlie Grindstaff, Danny Grindstaff, Justin Grindstaff, Robert Cunningham, Jerry Grindstaff, Benny Grindstaff, Blake Grindstaff, Travis Grindstaff, Dakota Grindstaff, Joe Grindstaff, Billy Ward, Mark Ward, Wayne Vaught, Joshua Vaught, Donnie Hampton and Charlie Cutlip. Honorary pallbearers will be Men's Sunday school class, Dr. John Whitlock, Wes Holly, Rex Greene, Joe Thomas and Greg Thomas.

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Rosa Irene Grindstaff Ward, age 93, passed away on March 26, 2019, at Mountain City Care Center. Rosa was born in Johnson County, Tennessee on April 3, 1925, to the late Dan and Lilly Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, Rosa is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, R.V. Ward in 1990; her son Billy Dwight Ward in 1995; sisters, Hazel and Ruth Grindstaff; brothers, Don, Bob and A.D. Grindstaff; nephew James Snyder.

Those left to cherish her memory are her Daughter-in-Law, Karen Gobble Ward; grandsons, Billy Dwight Ward II and Mark Alexander Ward and wife Dana; great-grandchildren, Mark Alexander Ward II and Natalie Claire Ward; nieces and nephews, Deana Shoun, Karen Cunningham, Carol Shores, Mary Joann Swift, Roy, David, and Richard Snyder, Danny, Joe, Jerry, and Benny Grindstaff, Joann Cutlup, Penny Vaught, Margaret Myers, Hal and Wayne Ward, and Bob Miller; several great nieces and nephews; special neighbors and friends including the members of Pine Grove Baptist Church and the VFW Auxiliary Post 6908.

What Granny loved most was working in her vegetable garden and canning the fruits of her labor, milking the cows, and just being outside. Granny loved watching game shows. She enjoyed playing checkers, reading her Bible, ice cream, and the smell of roses, which were her favorite flower.

Services for Rosa will be held at 2pm on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Neva, TN. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm – 2pm prior to the service. Internment will follow services at Mast Cemetery. Rev. Mike Penley will officiate the services.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Grindstaff, Blake Grindstaff, Danny Grindstaff, Marvin Arney, Roy Hodge, Johnny Shull, Wayne Davis, and Bob Ward. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sam Cress, Dr. John Whitlock, Hal Ward, Wayne Ward, Bob Miller, Dick Snyder, Roy Snyder, and David Snyder.

Rosa married R. V. Ward on 5 Jul 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. R. (son of Dolphus Alexander "D. A." Ward and Vertie Talahassee "Tessie" Swift) was born on 23 Sep 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1990 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Mast Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Laymon Roger Cress about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Laymon (son of Stanley Thompson Cress and Ollie Edith Davis) was born on 18 Feb 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 2000 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Cress Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jay married Lidia (Bunting) about 1942. Lidia was born on 14 May 1925; died on 2 Jul 2013 in Pierce County, , , Washington; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, , Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Marjorie Ginolfi, age 96, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in the Mountain City Care Center. She was born February 22, 1923 in the Neva Community of Johnson County to the late Ott M. Bunting and Ina Stout Bunting. She was a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church and she enjoyed cooking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, three sisters: Virginia Snyder, Opal Susi and Kathleen Bunton and five brothers: Marshall, Fred, Barton, Jim and Doran.

Survivors include: Stepchildren, Mary Ann Kallas, Hurley, Wi. And Michael Ginolfi of Utah. Sister; Shirley Bunting, Mtn City, Tn. Brothers; Doug (Mac) Bunting (Connie) Walls, MS. Harold Bunting (Lynda) Mtn City, TN. Sister in Laws; Vida Bunting, Mtn City, Tn. Wilma Bunting Kingsport, TN. And Sue Bunting, Mountain City, Tn. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

A special thank you to the Staff of the Mountain City Care Center.

Funeral Services for Marjorie will be conducted on Friday October 25, 2019 at 2 pm from the Bakers Gap Baptist Church with Dennis Peterson and Bryant Collins to officiate. Visitation will be prior to the funeral from 1 until 2 pm. the Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Burial will follow in the Bakers Gap Cemetery.

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Opal Bunting Susi, age 83, of 904 Avery Branch Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Friday, January 2, 2009, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Ott M. Bunting and Ina Lee Stout Bunting. She was a native of Johnson County, was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker and Mother. Her parents and her husband Frank P. Susi, two sons, Gary Susi and Frank P. Susi, Jr.; two sisters Kathleen Bunton and Virginia Snyder; one brother Barton Bunting, preceded her in death.

Survivors: One Granddaughter, Julie Susi, Richfield Springs, NY
Two Sisters: Marjorie Ginolfi, Mountain City
Shirley Bunting, Mountain City
Six Brothers: Marshall P. Bunting, New York,
J. Fred Bunting and wife Lydia, Tacoma WA
James Bunting and wife Wilma, Kingsport, TN
Doran Bunting and wife Vida, Mountain City, TN
Mack Bunting, and wife Connie, Walls, MS
Harold Bunting and wife Linda, Mountain City, TN
Several Nieces and Nephews

Barton married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Doran E. Bunting age 86, of Mountain City passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Doran was born on January 11, 1931 to the late Ott and Ina Bunting. In addition to his parents, Doran was also preceded in death by his sisters; Opal, Virginia, and Kathleen. As well as his brothers; Fred, Marshal, Jim and Barton.

Those left to cherish Doran's memory include; his wife, Vida Snyder Bunting. Son; Doug Norris. Granddaughter; Heather Norris. Sisters; Margie Jinolfi, and Shirley Bunting. His brothers; Harold Bunting and Mack Bunting. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Doran served as a Staff Sargent in the US Air Force for 4 years. He was a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church. Doran was an avid Farmer. He was a member of the Roan Creek Masonic Lodge #679.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:00 P.M Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the, Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel with Dennis Peterson and James Richardson officiating. Eulogy by: Bryant Collins. Visitation will be 6 P.M until 7 P.M prior to the funeral service. Graveside services will be on Friday December 1, 2017 at 10:30 A.M Military Honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will follow the funeral service. As well as Masonic Rites.

Pallbearers; Joel Dugger, Jason Baker, Larry Stanton, Van Arnold, Michael Trivette, Herbie Adams and Dick Snyder.

Honorary Pallbearers; Marvin Arney, Ray Lunceford, Landon Mullins, Ronnie Mullins, Herbert Arnold, and John Snyder.

If so desired donations may be made to the Baker's Gap Baptist Church Cemetery fund.

Doran married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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KINGSPORT – James Walter Bunting, 75, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Mountain City on December 3, 1933, to the late Ott and Ina Bunting. He served two years in the U.S. Army. Before his retirement in 1988, he was employed in supervision with the Regional Transit Authority in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was an active member of First Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon and on various committees. Mr. Bunting was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. He had volunteered for several years with Holston Habitat for Humanity, where he served on the Executive Board for a number of years as the Site Selection Chairman. Mr. Bunting also worked for fourteen years at the Habitat Resale Store.

He was an avid golfer and a gardener who loved sharing his garden with his friends. Mr. Bunting will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends as one who always had a warm smile and a big heart.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Barton Bunting; and three sisters, Virginia Snyder, Opal Susi and Kathleen Bunton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Wilma Snyder Bunting; son, Jimmy Bunting and wife, Nancy, of Mountain City; daughters, Paula Bowins and husband, Tom, of Naples, FL, and Donna Bunting, of Johnson City; grandchildren, Kieran Herrerra, Candice, Tommy and Amanda Bowins, Jason, Matthew and Dustin Bunting, Amy Augustine, Amberleigh Lawley, Tionnia Silsby and Michael Felt; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Katie, Allison, Brooklyn, Madison, Peyton, Nahaiya and Kyra; brothers, Marshall Bunting, of Babylon, NY, Fred Bunting and wife, Lydia, of Tacoma, WA, Doran Bunting and wife, Vida, Harold Bunting and wife, Linda, all of Mountain City, Mac Bunting and wife, Connie, of Walls, MS; sisters, Mary Ginolfi and Shirley Bunting, both of Mountain City; sisters-in-law, Sue Bunting, Norma Ransom and Frances Kitchell, all of Mountain City, and Eleanor Vannoy, of Bristol, TN.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at First Baptist Church on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Marvin Cameron and Dr. J. Spurgeon McCartt officiating. The eulogy will be given by Pete Morrisett.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

An entombment service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park in Mountain City with Rev. Frank Ransom officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Friendship Sunday School Class.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Naomi Kay Arnold, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the Watauga Medical Center.
She was born on February 4, 1932, to the late Conley E. and Pauline Stout.
She was a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church. Naomi was also a proud member of the following organizations: Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Farm Bureau, AARP, Society of Military Widows, Gold Star Wives of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post #6908, American Legion Auxiliary Post #61, Johnson County Historical Society and Heritage Hall.
Naomi loved her country, community, family and friends and loved to lend a helping hand anytime that she could.
Naomi is survived by her husband of 23 years, William Arnold; step-daughters: Dolores Johnson and Barbara Barnhill and husband, Michael; special niece that Naomi claimed as a daughter, Tory Stanley and husband, Joe; sister, Connie Frazier; step grandchildren: Austin Jenkins, Brent Snyder and Eric Snyder; several step great grandchildren; niece, Debbie Wright and husband, Wrinney; nephe, Jeff Frazier; special Pen Pal from England, Sheila Humphreys; many more special friends.
The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Ray Greene to officiate.
Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2013, from the Bakers Gap Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Austin Jenkins, Joe Stanley, Andrew Forrester, B.C. Stout, Gus Stanley and Alton Jacobs. Honorary Pallbearers are Brent Snyder, Eric Snyder, Sam Cress, Mike Walker, Mark Hagaman, Jess Hartman, Dean L. Stout and John Mast.

Naomi married Loyd Franklin Heaton on 30 Dec 1950 in Hamilton County, , , Ohio. Loyd (son of Samuel Jesse Heaton and Martha Jayne Tester) was born on 18 Jul 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Naomi married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary C. "Toots "Dunn, age 87 of 1629 Forge Creek Road in Mountain City, Tennessee passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Toots was born on June 9, 1931 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late James Herman Ward and Anna Mae Mast Ward. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Dana Dale Dunn, an infant daughter Mary Ruth Dunn, and 2 sisters, Mildred Dunn and Maryland Ward. She was a member of the Nelsons Chapel Baptist Church and loved gardening and her cats. She was retired from Levi Strauss and Leco.

Survivors include, Nephews Ray Dunn, Lester Dunn, Ronnie Dunn, and Wayne Jones; Niece Bridgett Dunn; Great Nieces, Crystal Dunn and Jenny Estep, and Great Nephew Jeff Dunn; several Great-Great Nephews and Nieces.

Special Friends: Louella Dunn and Edna Fletcher.

A graveside service for Toots Dunn will be conducted on Tuesday May 7th, 2019, at 2pm from The Sunset Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Stout officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2 pm.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lester Dunn, Scott Mast, John Mast, Eugene Mast, Chris Dunn, Matthew Dunn, and Ray Mast.

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON — Bessie Marie Arnold Roark, 75, Hampton, went to be with her Lord, Saturday April 19, 2008, at her residence.

She was a Johnson County native but had lived most of her life in Carter County. She was a retired employee of Texas Instruments and had worked for thirty years at Browns Super Market. She loved to work in her flowers and her garden. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church, but attended the Hampton Church of God.

Mrs. Roark was preceded in death by her father, Walter Raymond Arnold; and her husband, Norman "Sarge" Roark, April 20, 2001.

Survivors include two daughters & sons-in-law: Teresa Nidiffer and her husband, John Dunlap, Elizabethton, and Tonya and Henry Weaver, Weaverville, North Carolina; Her Mother: Wilma Ward Arnold, Baltimore, Maryland; One Grandson: Josey Walter Weaver; Sister: Geraldine Kemp, Baltimore; A Brother: Bobby Mack Arnold, Hampton; Several Nieces & Nephews & Great Nieces & Nephews; Her special friends: Jane Goodwin Davis, Susan Lamb & Judy Austin.

A gathering of family, friends and acquaintance to celebrate the memories of Bessie Roark will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorials May be made in memory of her to the Hampton Church of God. Friends are welcome To come by the residence at their convenience.

The family would like to express a Special "Thank You' to the Johnson City Medical Center Hospice and her friends and Neighbors who offered their loved and support during her illness.

Bessie married Norman "Sarge" Roark about 1950. Norman was born about 1930; died on 20 Apr 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [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]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nell Blanch Guy age 80, 302 White Hollow Road, Bluff City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 2, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Aud and Lilly Ward Lunsford. She was a factory worker and a member of Independent Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by: Husband: Joseph Luther Guy. Daughter: Ilene Roberts and husband Johnny. Brothers: David Fletcher and wife Brenda, Boyd Fletcher, Bobby Fletcher and wife Gearldene. Sister: Betty Potter. Step-children: Louise Roark, Arlene Smithson and husband Ricky, Wanda Gragg and husband Jerry, Bobby Guy and wife Stephanie. Fourteen grandchildren. Fourteen great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Able and Rev. Bobby Tester officiating. Interment will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Shipley Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Nell married Walter David Fletcher on 4 Feb 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Henry Harrison Fletcher and Belva A. Cardwell) was born on 22 Sep 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1993 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fletcher Family Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Mary J. Swift, age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

She was born on April 30, 1943, in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Ray W. Ward and Nora Lee (Cress) Ward. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Theodore 'Ted' Shores.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 48 years, Jack Swift; sister, Nancy Carol Shores; special friend of many years, Margaret Cress; niece, Debbie Flanders and husband John of Sherman, TX; nephew, Greg Swift and wife Sheila of Powell, TN; cousins, Roy, David and Richard Snyder, Hal and Wayne Ward, Bob Miller, Margaret Myers and Albert Cress, and many more special friends and neighbors.

Mary was a member of First Christian Church and of the Joy Sunday School Class. She was past President of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #61 and past Secretary of the Johnson County Historical Society. In her spare time, Mary loved to go shopping.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Minister Dwayne Dickson officiating. Music will be provided by Janice Ashley, pianist and Nancy Davis, soloist. Private family graveside and entombment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers are Bill Ward, Mark Ward, Wayne Ward, Richard 'Dick' Snyder, Joe Ray and Bo Henson. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Snyder, Scott Pyler, Bob Miller, David Snyder and David Timbs.

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Margaret was born on August 30, 1939, in Butler, TN. She was a 1957 Graduate of Johnson County High School and attended both The University of Kentucky and East Tennessee State University. Margaret moved to Bristol in 1958 when she began working at Raytheon. During her nine years at Raytheon, she met Samuel Myers and they were married on July 1, 1967. Margaret became a homemaker and mother who loved taking care of her family.

She was an active and dedicated member of First Baptist Church Bristol Virginia where she served as Church Hostess for 10 years. During which time she orchestrated countless Wednesday Night Meals, wedding receptions and other social events at the church. Margaret was well known for her volunteer spirit and endless hours working with various groups at her church, school PTA, South Holston Little League Concessions, Sullivan East High School Band Concessions, and Sullivan County 4-H.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Samuel Miller Myers, parents Dayton and Minnie Belle (Ward) Snyder, brother James S. Snyder and sister in-law Dixie Snyder. She is survived by her daughter, Jama and husband Phillip Richardson; son, Daniel and wife Debbie Myers; stepdaughter, Linda and husband John R. Williams and her grandchildren, Sam, Max and Van Richardson, Jessica, Joshua and Jocelyn Myers, Alvin and wife Lisa Williams, Mary Ruth and husband David Brown and Michelle and husband Jason Reynolds; great-grandsons; Hayden Williams, Paul Brown and Noah Reynolds; her brothers, Roy Snyder, David and wife Ladonna Snyder and Richard Snyder; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Courtyards Senior Living Knoxville, Truewood by Merrill Powell, and Avalon Hospice for their loving care of our mother.

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MOUNTAIN CITY — James Stuart Snyder, age 71, of 120 Robe Shull Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his residence.

He was a native of Johnson County and was born March 20, 1941 to the late Dayton S. Snyder and Minnie Belle Ward Snyder.

Jim was a quiet man and had a gentle spirit. He loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He loved the simple life and also loved traveling to the Amish Country because he felt he had a lot in common with them.

Jim Graduated from Johnson County High School and spend three years in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a dairy farmer for 36 years and a carrier for Johnson City Press for 5 years. He was of the Baptist faith and loved his Lord Jesus Christ. When able he attended Vaughts Gap Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years Lois Phipps Snyder; sister: Margaret Snyder Myers; brothers: David Snyder and wife Ladonna; Roy Snyder and wife Dixie; Richard "Dick" Snyder and wife Lona Jean; daughter: Angelina Marie Snyder and husband Nevin; step children: Jody Putnam, Tammy McCloud, Pamela Brown and husband Jeff; grandchildren: Liddy Drey Arnold, Madelyn Grace Arnold, Johnathan Tanner Putnam, Shainna Rhea Putnam, Allyson Paige McCloud, Griffin Lynn Brown, Carson Ray Brown; his children whom he called his adopted children: Wild Willie Phipps, Melinda (Moe) Sutherland Hasket, Bobbie Joe Crawford, Holly Grayson Brown, Billy and Mark Ward. Several nieces, nephews, many special friends, and his special horse Andy also survive.

Funeral services for James Stuart Snyder will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Swift and Rev. Chuck Morefield officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service with military honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2012 from Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Willie Phipps, Billy Ward, Mark Ward, Jeff Brown, Griffin Brown, Nevin Snyder, J.L. Hamby, Dan Myers, Brent Snyder, Eric Snyder and Travis Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Stanley, Bill Adams, Sam Cress, Eric Trivette, Ken Phipps, Bill Brookshire, Mike Wills, Paul Dunn, Kelly Wilson, Joe Guinn, Bill Tugman, Bob Garland, Pat Conville, Jim McCulloch, Pug Tester and Stacy Whitaker.

Friends may call at the residence, 120 Robe Shull Road, Mountain City, TN at any time.

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Audrey Camilla Reece, age 75, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2022. Audrey was born on April 21, 1946 to the late Charles and Suma Reece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles, and nephew, Michael Reece.

Audrey was an avid reader and book collector. She was also a big Elvis Presley fan and collector of Elvis memorabilia. She was a great sister and wonderful aunt. Audrey was employed as a secretary for Lewis May, a former attorney and then district attorney general. Afterward she worked for over 40 years for the Johnson County Board of Education. She dearly loved her church, Valley View United Methodist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her sisters, Kathi Wallace, Lisha Johnson and husband Vince, Judy Billings and husband Steve; brothers, Jeffrey Reece, Charles Reece and wife Louise, Terry Reece; aunts, Mary Reece and Helen Triplett; friends, Hilda Robinson, Rita Robinson and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.



The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Anna Staples officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow at Phillippi Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends and family.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Boyd H.”Toot” Ward, 78, Johnson City went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 9, 2021 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents: John David & Georgia Church Ward. He was a 1962 graduate of Johnson County High School. He was a retired Textile Supervisor. Boyd was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son: Anthony Todd Ward. A Brother & Sister-in-Law: Bobby J. & Shelby Ward, Johnson City.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 in the Rock Springs Cemetery, Butler with the Rev. Wayne Cole officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Myrtle married Herbert Norman Moody about 1950. Herbert (son of Dallas Lionel Moody and Matha J. White) was born on 15 Jan 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jan 2007 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nyoka “Nicky” Kyte Weaver, 63, Butler, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1958, in an ambulance on the way to the hospital. She was a daughter of the late Haskiel Reece & Beulah Lee Lipford Kyte. Nicky was a graduate of Johnson County High School. She was a retired employee of Northeast Correctional Complex. She was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. She loved to read.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years: Melvin Weaver; her Sister & Brother-in-Law: Barbara Kyte “B.K.” and Jim McCloud, Oxford, North Carolina; her Brother & Sister-In-Law: Gary & Barbara Kyte, Butler; her Nephew: Alan Todd and wife, Belinda Kyte; Several Cousins & Friends; her special friend: Barb Miller and her cat Jasper.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Butler Memorial Park with Rev. Bryan Cable officiating. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 12:50 p.m. Thursday will be: Gary Kyte, Cody Stout, Junior McQueen, Jack Pierce, Kelly Shoun, Bob Garland, Steve Matherly and Eddie Perry.

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Robert A. "Bob" Proffitt, age 67, of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Bob was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Joe L. and Rosa Lee Stout Proffitt. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Albert Proffitt.

Bob was the owner and operator of Volco Station on Broad Street for over 30 years. He was of the Christian faith. Bob was a member of the Carter County Car Club and of the Elizabethton Downtown Merchants. He enjoyed going to the flea market, antique cars and NasCar. Most of all, he loved his family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 49 years, Wanda Garland Proffitt, of the home; his daughter, April Proffitt, also of the home; his son, Joey Proffitt, of Johnson City; a brother, Dean Proffitt and wife Dorothy, of Johnson City; and a niece, Traci Proffitt, of Hampton.

A graveside service to honor the life of Mr. Robert A. "Bob" Proffitt, will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Ron Owens and Rev. Jerry Cannon, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Joey Proffitt, Tim Williams, Bill Feathers, Slim Miller, Dallas Clark and Dean Proffitt. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Bob's friends and customers and the employees of Mapes Piano String, Company. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 9:15 AM on Friday, to go in procession.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 25, 2016 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Bob's loyal customers for the past 30 years.

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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.

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Paul Fritts, Jr. age 72, went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2021. He was a member of Limestone Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a trustee for many years. He was very active in the church helping with the youth, the high school Sunday School class, and annual Youth Retreats. He graduated from Johnson County High School in 1966. After graduation, Paul went to work for Pharmaseal Laboratory where he was a supervisor. Then he was called to serve his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty in the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star. Later, his work called him to be a supervisor of Environmental Services at the Veterans Hospital where he worked until his retirement. He loved fishing at the “BigRock,” UT football and helping “his boys.” Most of all he loved God’s word.
He was a very loving husband, father, and Papaw to his family. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Paul Fritts, Sr. and Laura Campbell Fritts; his sister, whom he loved very much, Betty Jo Bowers.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Bailey Fritts; two sons, Paul Steven Fritts and wife Scarlett and Brian David Fritts and wife Melissa; six grandchildren, Matthew, Jeremiah, Emily, Journee, Alexis and Nevaeh Fritts; Brother, whom he loved so much, Jim Fritts and wonderful in laws and their families, his loving Church family and friends, and special grand dog “Gizmo.”
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid for me a crown of righteousness. 1 Timothy 4: 7-8a.
The family would like to thank Ms. Kim Hoyle and Dr. Tumker and the caring staff of the TN Cancer Center for all their care. Dr. Tran and all the doctors and nurses who cared for him at Johnson City Medical Center.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 – 7 pm at Limestone Free Will Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 7 pm with Rev. David Reece, Rev. Tim Roach, Rev. Tim Broyles and Rev. Gary Gentry officiating.
Pallbearers are Larry McNeese, Patrick Phillips, Matthew Fritts, Jeremiah Fritts, Dennis Ledford, Roger Dickerson, Junior Fox, and Randy Bailey.
Honorary pallbearers are Jim Fritts, Gus Bowers, David Bailey and Charlie Phillips.
The graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 am at Limestone Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

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JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Lowell H. Stout, age 85, Jonesborough, completed his life Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Because of his belief in God and Jesus, we believe he will dwell in the Kingdom of God forever and ever.

He was born June 5, 1935 to the late Clyde and Mae Fritts Stout in Doeville, TN. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nadia Stout, and brother, Dr. Bill Stout.

After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Stavanger, Norway, a county he dearly loved. After serving his county, he was employed by Air Products in Bari, Italy. He returned to the United States and retired from the Bailey Co. in Piney Flats. He was a hardworking, dependable employee. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include a brother, Bobby Stout, Elizabethton; nephews, Bryon Stout, Elizabethton, Mike Stout, Charlotte, NC and Roger Stout, Athens, Alabama; and a niece, Cathy Stout, Denver, Colorado.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Noel, for the great home care and his long-time friends, Ben Clark, Ray Barcel, James Storey and Brandon Tittle.

Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 am Friday, February 26, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

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Mr. James Thomas 'Tom' Shull, age 74, passed away peaceably at his home on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 following 6 years of being confined to the home with various health issues.

He attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he was a member. He was a charter member of Neva Ruritan Club and Neva Fire Department, where he was past Chief.

Tom was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl and Louise Shull, brother, Terry Shull, sister and her husband, Linda and Junior Brown.

Tom is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judith Eggers Shull, son, Jim Shull, two sisters, Pat Eller and husband Edgar Eller and Barbara Simcox, sister-in-law, Betty Shull, a number of nieces and nephews, special friends, Skip Wills, Bill Wilson and the Men's Sunday School Class of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, who brought Sunday School to him for the past three years.

It was Mr. Shull's request to be cremated and his ashes scattered on the family farm. There will be no formal services.

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Barbara Earl Shull Simcox, age 79, went to be with the lord Monday, January 30, 2023 at Hillview Nursing home. Barbara was born on December 11, 1943, in Mountain City to the late Earl and Louise Shull. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister Linda Brown, her two brothers Tom Shull and Terry Shull, her son-in-law Roby dunn, her ex-husband Jabin V (Ben) Simcox, and her precious caregiver Darlene Orndorff.

Before graduating from JCHS in 1961, She was very involved in school and was cheer captain. She continued to be close to her classmates until her death, planning her class reunions every year for more than 20 years. She was a huge Tennessee Vols Fan. It was always a family affair including KFC before the game! She attended many away games and bowl games in addition to her season tickets!


She began working at H&R Block in 1971 and bought the Mountain City franchise in 1977. She was everyone's "tax lady" and all her clients loved her. She took pride in helping her clients in any way she could professionally and personally. She retired after 45 years. Barbara also worked for the ASCS office on the tobacco market for over 30 years. Barbara was entrepreneur. She owned Starlight Video, G&H Coin Laundry, and Shull's Farm Corn maze with her son Michael. She raised tobacco, green pepper, and catnip over the years.

Barbara was extremely active in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She led the GA's and Acteens, sang in the choir, directed Bible School for 10 years, and directed all dramas the church produced during Christmas and Easter.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children Michael Simcox and Celeste Simcox Dunn, her grandchildren Izzy Dunn and Sam Dunn (Hannah), and her great-grandchildren Jaxon and Sawyer Dunn. Her sister Pat Eller (Edgar), Nephews Steve Brown (Robin), Scotty Eller (Renee), Jim Shull, Mechelle Arney, Jonathan Shull (Danielle), and great nieces and nephews. Special friend, Jeanie Arnold her best friend since 5th grade.

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Linda S. Brown age 70 of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday April 26, 2017 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness, with her children by her side. She was born to Earl and Louise McQueen Shull on August 26, 1946 in Doc. Glenn's clinic in Mountain City. She was the fourth of five children. She grew up on a farm in the Neva Community. After graduating from high school, she attended Johnson City Cosmetology School. She was a retiree from Levi Strauss. She was currently employed by Samaritans Purse.

She enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Her banana pudding and pimento cheese were bragged about by many as being the "Best they ever had." She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was an assistant Sunday-Preschool teacher for the past 25 years. She enjoyed traveling, working in her daylilies, shopping for shoes, talking with her friends, the Tennessee Volunteers (Go Big Orange), and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her favorite color was purple.

She proudly represented Samaritan's Purse twice in Alaska assisting Veterans and their families with Operation Heal Our Patriots. She was recently learning how to text and take selfies on her new Smart Phone.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Louise Shull, her father-in-law, Albert G. Brown, her husband, Junior L. Brown, and her brother, Terry Shull.

Those left to cherish her memory include one daughter: Mechelle Brown Arney; one son, Steve (Robin) Brown of Moore, OK; her granddaughter, Savannah Megan Brown; four grandsons, Caleb Brown, Will Arney, Myles Arney, and Brady Arney; two sisters, Barbara S. Simcox and Patsy (Edgar) Eller and one brother, Tom (Judith) Shull and her loyal dog Buddy; her grand dog Gabby, her best friend Cora Walls (who was more like a sister), her Samaritan's Purse Housekeeping sisters, and several nieces, nephews, and many special friends

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Allen L. Snyder, 82, of 224 Allen Snyder Ln, Mountain City, Tennessee, surrounded by his family, passed away in his home on Monday December 24, 2018. Allen was born in Butler, TN on July 1, 1936, to Paul H. and Virginia Bunting Snyder. Allen is preceded in death by his parents and a special niece Jennifer Main.



Allen is a Johnson County native and graduate of Johnson County High School. After graduation, Allen went into the US Army. After discharge, Allen went to Lees-McRae College and Appalachian State University, playing football for both the Bobcats and the Mountaineers. After graduating from college, Allen returned to Johnson County where he was a teacher, coach, and administrator for 30 years. Allen also enjoyed working the land and farming, which he had plenty of time to do after he retired from teaching. When Allen was not working, he enjoyed watching Tennessee Vols sports and spending time with his grandchildren.

Those left to remember Allen are his loving wife of 57 years, Lennis Trivette Snyder; daughter Tracy Arrington and husband Pride of Glade Springs, VA; son Kent Snyder and wife Kelly of Dalton, GA; sister Mary Ann Jacobs of Butler, TN; brother John Snyder of Boone, NC; grandchildren Hannah Snyder, Mollie Snyder, Annie Kate Sapp and husband Jake, Kiley and "Lil" Pride Arrington; several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Eric and Kaleb Trivette, Joel Dugger, Marvin Arney and JL Hamby.

Allen was a member of Roan Creek Masonic Lodge F&AM #679, Jericho Shriners Temple, Tri-State Board of Directors, Farm Bureau Board of Directors, and the Johnson County Planning Commission.

Services for Allen Snyder will be held at 7 pm on Friday, December 28, 2018, in the Charlie B. Hux Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5pm – 7pm prior to the service. Military Honors will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Wayne Ward, Tom Fortune, Brian Mink, Bradley Mink, Darren Main, and Mark Trivette

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James David Fletcher, age 67, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 30, 1949 to the late Walt Fletcher and Nell Lunceford Guy. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by great grandchildren: Mackynzie Brown and Brantley Brown.

David loved the outdoors and especially loved to work with wood. He especially enjoyed making birdhouses and has made many bird houses for his family and friends throughout the years. He was an equipment operator for many years.

He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish David's memories include his wife of 49 years, Brenda Hamby Fletcher; children: Teresa Robbins and husband Stephen of Mountain City, TN and Jerry Fletcher of Hagerstown, MD; sister, Ilene Roberts and husband Johnny of Mountain City, TN; brothers: Boyd Fletcher of Mountain City, TN and Bob Fletcher and wife Deanna of Butler, TN; grandchildren: Stephen Robbins Jr., Sarah Brown and husband Brad, Jerry David Fletcher Jr. and Shetona Fletcher; special great grandson, Nathaniel Brown; special friends: Rose Tester, Margaret Cress and Catherine Hassenrich and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Pine Grove Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastors Mike Penley and Sammy Icenhour officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Brown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stephen Robbins Jr., Stephen Robbins, Brad Brown, and Chris Laing. Honorary pallbearers are the Men's Sunday School Class of Pine Grove Baptist Church and Staff of Amedysis Hospice.

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Wesley Eric Snyder, age 44, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday morning, October 15, 2021 at his home. Eric was born on March 30, 1977 in Johnson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dayton and Minnie Bell Snyder and Edell Arnold, aunt, Margaret Myers, uncle, Jim Snyder.

Eric loved the outdoors, farming, fishing and hunting. He was an avid UT Vols fan. Eric was a loving person and cared about others. Eric was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish Eric’s memories include his father, Dick Snyder, mother, Barbara Barnhill and husband Michael, daughter, Marley Bell Rhymer, son, Payton James Snyder, brother, Brent Snyder, step brother, Chad Williams, step sisters, Jennifer Harry and Anna McGlamery, grandfather, William Herb Arnold, special aunt, Delores Johnson Phillips, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor, Rick Thomason officiating. Pallbearers will be Dan Myers, Dalton Snyder, Zachery Reece, Travis Williams, Mike Farmer, T.J. Walters, Travis Ward, Adam Sauer and Austin Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers are Dave Snyder, Lloyd Snyder, Brian Mink, Brandon Mink, Jason Baker and Jay Klein. Graveside service and burial will follow from the Bakers Gap Cemetery.

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Michael Wayne Reece, age 47, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Banner Elk, North Carolina on May 28, 1971 to Terry Reece and Sue Michael Reece Adkins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fred and Georgie Michael and paternal grandparents, Charles and Suma Reece.

Michael loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed animals, flowers and gardening. He also enjoyed woodworking. Michael enjoyed sports but especially liked football.He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and loved his Lord and Savior dearly. He was a loving, caring person with a big heart and will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish his memories include his mother, Sue Reece Adkins, father, Terry Reece, brother, Craig Reece, special nephew, Caleb Reece, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Morefield officiating. Special music will be provided by Linda Trivette. Graveside service and interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Bobby Michael, Donnie Warren, Brian Sargent, Bryan Lay, Blair Robbins and Jamie Blevins. Honorary pallbearers are Max Blevins and Nick McFadden.