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Calvin Graybeal

Male 1844 - 1930  (85 years)


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  1. 1.  Calvin Graybeal was born on 15 Apr 1844 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 14 Mar 1930 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Graybeal Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina.

    Calvin married Mary "Polly" Jones about 1865 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Mary was born on 16 Dec 1845 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 16 Jan 1920 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Graybeal Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Lee Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1869 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Oct 1914 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    2. 3. William Harrison Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1871 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Dec 1945 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Graybeal Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina.
    3. 4. Nancy Elizabeth Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1872 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Feb 1962 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    4. 5. Joseph A. Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1875 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Jun 1956 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    5. 6. Samuel Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1878 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Mar 1968 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    6. 7. Margaret C. "Maggie" Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1879 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died about 1958 in Cecil County, , , Maryland.
    7. 8. Callie Mandy Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1882 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 18 Jul 1951 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Lee Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born on 14 May 1869 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Oct 1914 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.

    Robert married Cora Diana Roark about 1892 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Cora (daughter of Nathan Wiley Roark and Martha L. Canter) was born on 6 Apr 1869 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 10 Mar 1953 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  William Harrison Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born in Sep 1871 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Dec 1945 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Graybeal Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina.

    William married Millie Adella Roark about 1890 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Millie was born on 12 May 1873 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Oct 1959 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Graybeal Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Hillary Calvin Graybeal, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1891 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died in Dec 1976 in Payne County, , , Oklahoma.
    2. 10. Calton Lesley Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Nov 1891 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 31 Dec 1956 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Graybeal Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina.
    3. 11. Vertie Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1893 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Sep 1893 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    4. 12. Luna B. Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1894 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 28 Jun 1921 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    5. 13. Hobart Samuel Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Nov 1895 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Apr 1967 in Burke County, , , North Carolina.
    6. 14. Lola Lyde Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1899 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Feb 1988 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    7. 15. Beverly Caradine Alexander Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Aug 1993.
    8. 16. Earl Luther Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1903 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Jul 1986 in Boone County, , , West Virginia.
    9. 17. Golda Faye Elizabeth Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1905 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 Jan 1981 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    10. 18. Lenn Benson Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1909 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Apr 1990 in Boone County, , , West Virginia.
    11. 19. Dewitt Jonathon Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1910 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Aug 2003 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    12. 20. Torrence Lois Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1914 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 May 2004 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  3. 4.  Nancy Elizabeth Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born on 20 Sep 1872 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Feb 1962 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.

    Nancy married Melvin Smith Pennington on 21 Feb 1892 in , Johnson County, North Carolina, . Melvin was born on 15 Jul 1867 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 31 Jan 1911 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Kirby Smith Pennington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1892 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, .
    2. 22. Cora Alice Pennington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1894 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, .
    3. 23. Ollie Emeline Pennington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1896 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 4 Aug 1956 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, .

  4. 5.  Joseph A. Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born on 12 Jan 1875 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Jun 1956 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.

  5. 6.  Samuel Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born on 13 Mar 1878 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Mar 1968 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.

  6. 7.  Margaret C. "Maggie" Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born in Dec 1879 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died about 1958 in Cecil County, , , Maryland.

  7. 8.  Callie Mandy Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (1.Calvin1) was born on 22 Sep 1882 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 18 Jul 1951 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Hillary Calvin Graybeal, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 12 Jan 1891 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died in Dec 1976 in Payne County, , , Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    He deserted his family and moved to Payne County, Oklahoma.

    Hillary married Danford Pearl Swift about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Danford (daughter of William Franklin Swift and Mary Caroline Eastridge) was born on 26 Feb 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jul 1964 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 27. Pauline Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1920 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 19 Jun 2001 in Georgia, , , .
    5. 28. Barbara Virginia Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Nov 1922 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Jan 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    6. 29. Ralph Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    7. 30. Robert Dewey Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Apr 1985 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Hillary married Thelma (Graybeal) about 1936 in Payne County, , , Oklahoma. Thelma was born about 1910 in Oklahoma, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 10.  Calton Lesley Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 6 Nov 1891 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 31 Dec 1956 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Graybeal Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina.

    Calton married Bessie Ann Eastridge on 9 Oct 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born on 14 Feb 1898 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 28 Feb 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reece Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 35. Chester Clyde "Pete" Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Dec 1923 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 30 Jun 1972 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.
    5. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 37. Betty Faye Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1929 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 8 Aug 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reece Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    7. 38. Ruth Caroldean Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1931 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Feb 2023 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Reece Memorial Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    8. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 11.  Vertie Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 17 Aug 1893 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Sep 1893 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.

  4. 12.  Luna B. Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 17 Jul 1894 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 28 Jun 1921 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.

  5. 13.  Hobart Samuel Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 6 Nov 1895 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Apr 1967 in Burke County, , , North Carolina.

  6. 14.  Lola Lyde Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 17 Aug 1899 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Feb 1988 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  7. 15.  Beverly Caradine Alexander Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born about 1903 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Aug 1993.

  8. 16.  Earl Luther Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 16 Sep 1903 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Jul 1986 in Boone County, , , West Virginia.

  9. 17.  Golda Faye Elizabeth Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 3 Dec 1905 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 Jan 1981 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.

  10. 18.  Lenn Benson Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 4 Oct 1909 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Apr 1990 in Boone County, , , West Virginia.

    Lenn married Elverta Edith Roten in Dec 1931 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Elverta was born on 7 Nov 1910 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 14 Aug 1998 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Elvertie Irene Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1930 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 19 Nov 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    2. 41. Lenn Elwood Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1932 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 May 2000 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  11. 19.  Dewitt Jonathon Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 22 Dec 1910 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Aug 2003 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.

  12. 20.  Torrence Lois Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 15 Jun 1914 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 May 2004 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  13. 21.  Kirby Smith Pennington Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 15 Sep 1892 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, .

  14. 22.  Cora Alice Pennington Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 6 Apr 1894 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, .

  15. 23.  Ollie Emeline Pennington Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 21 Sep 1896 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 4 Aug 1956 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, .

    Ollie married Freeland S. Owens on 23 Sep 1914 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Freeland was born on 6 Dec 1892 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 7 Dec 1945 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Verdie Gertrude Owens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1915 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Jan 1980 in , Alleghany County, North Carolina, .
    2. 43. Verna Bell Owens  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1917 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 Aug 1949 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    3. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 45. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 47. Howard Smith Owens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1927 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 16 Apr 1964 in Baltimore, , Maryland, .
    7. 48. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 49. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 50. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 51. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 24.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Hillary3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1)

  2. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Hillary3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1)

  3. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Hillary3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1)

  4. 27.  Pauline Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (9.Hillary3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born about 1920 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 19 Jun 2001 in Georgia, , , .

  5. 28.  Barbara Virginia Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (9.Hillary3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 24 Nov 1922 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Jan 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Barbara married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 29.  Ralph Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (9.Hillary3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 24 Sep 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Ralph married Nora Louise Farthing on 29 Mar 1947 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of William Leslie Farthing and Addie Mae Shull) was born on 19 Jun 1925 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 18 Feb 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 30.  Robert Dewey Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (9.Hillary3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 4 Nov 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Apr 1985 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  8. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Hillary3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1)

  9. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Calton3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1)

  10. 33.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Calton3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1)

  11. 34.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Calton3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1)

  12. 35.  Chester Clyde "Pete" Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (10.Calton3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 31 Dec 1923 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 30 Jun 1972 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Chester married Margaret Opal Phillippi about 1945. Margaret (daughter of Charles Frederick Phillippi and Beulah Mae Stout) was born on 30 Aug 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1990 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Charles William Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Aug 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 55. Donna Kay Graybeal  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1960 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Aug 1960 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.

  13. 36.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Calton3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1)

  14. 37.  Betty Faye Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (10.Calton3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 18 Mar 1929 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 8 Aug 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reece Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Betty Faye Stuart, age 88, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 08, 2017 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born on March 18, 1929 to the late Calton and Bessie Eastridge Graybeal. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband Moffett Lee Stuart; sister, Sue Simmons and brothers: Conley Odell Graybeal, Wade Graybeal, Pete Graybeal and Vaughn Graybeal.

    Betty enjoyed singing in church. She liked to socialize and enjoyed being around other people. Betty loved being outdoors. She was a loving sister and will truly be missed by her family and friends.

    Those left to cherish her memories include sisters: Ruth Cooke and Bobbie Cogswell; special niece, Shirley Ann Dunn; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

    Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at Reece Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Paul Graybeal officiating. Pallbearers will be Eddie Lipford, Ronnie Lipford, Tim Lipford, Terry Cooke, Tom Cooke and Teddy Cooke. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Robert Griffith and Bob Graybeal.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 38.  Ruth Caroldean Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (10.Calton3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 10 Mar 1931 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Feb 2023 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Reece Memorial Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    We are saddened to announce the passing of Ruth Caroldean Cooke, age 91, on February 2, 2023 at her residence. Ruth was born on March 10, 1931 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Calton Graybeal and Bessie Eastridge Graybeal.

    In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Roy Gene Lipford; a son, Terry Lynn Cooke; sisters, Betty Faye Stuart, Sue Simmons, Bobbie Jean Cogswell; brothers, Conley Odell Graybeal, Wade Graybeal, Pete Graybeal, Vaughn (Short) Graybeal and an infant brother Bernice Graybeal.

    Ruth was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was a very loving and caring mother, loved preparing meals and the holidays and had a meal with her family every Monday night.

    Her survivors include her husband of 61 years, Jim Cooke of the home, her children, Eddie Lipford (Sirena), Ronnie Lipford (Debbie), Elaine Henley, Tim Lipford (Mary), Tom Cooke, Teddy Cooke and Michele Cooke Crowder (Jim); grandchildren, Calvin Lipford, Jessica Cunningham, Leon Henley, Adriane Henley, Mackenzie Cooke, Mikey Furches and Cameron Crowder; seven great grandchildren; her special friend, Mary Alice (Punkin) Jenkins and several nieces and nephews also survive.

    Funeral services for Ruth Caroldean Cooke will be conducted on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in the Buford Lipford Chapel in Hux & Lipford Funeral Home at 2 pm with David Hankle and Berry Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 pm prior to the service. Graveside service and burial will follow in the Reece Memorial Cemetery.

    Pallbearers will be family.

    Ruth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Calton3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 40.  Elvertie Irene Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (18.Lenn3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 19 Sep 1930 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 19 Nov 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Elvertie Irene “June” Tester, age 91, of Mountain City, passed away on Friday evening, November 19, 2021 at the Mountain City Care and Rehab Center. June was born on September 19, 1930 in Ashe County, NC to the late Lynn Graybeal and Elverta Roten Graybeal.

    June was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother known to many as Ma, Granny or Great Granny. Some of the fondest memories she left her children, grandchildren and family were her Sunday afternoon meals. The table may have been small, but she always made sure there was plenty for anyone that came. Many Sunday meals consisted of chicken and dumplings and peach cobbler.

    June had many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and she loved them all. Words cannot describe how deeply she will be missed.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Tennessee Tester; Barry Wiggins (son) of Kennet Square, PA; Michelle Sanderlin (daughter) of Mountain City, TN; Donna Tester (daughter) of Mountain City, TN; Barbara Brewer (step-daughter) of Mountain City, TN; Bill Graybeal (brother) of York, PA; Elwood Graybeal (brother) of Mountain City, TN; Dean Graybeal (brother) of Gap, PA; Ed Graybeal (brother) of Mountain City, TN; and Allie Tester (grand-daughter) of Mountain City, TN.

    Those left to cherish her memory is Judy Latham (sister) of Coatesville, PA; Johnny Graybeal (half-brother) of W. Virginia; James Graybeal (half-brother) of W. Virginia; Patty McCumbers (half-sister) of W. Virginia; Linda Harris (half-sister) of W. Virginia; Lena Russel (half-sister) of W. Virginia; and Brenda Fillipas (half-sister) of W. Virginia.
    Children Eugene Edwards of West Chester, PA, Jimmie Edwards of Lancaster, PA; Cathy Blevins of New Port Richey, FL; Peggy Baker of Marianna, FL; Eddie Tester of Mountain City, TN; Gary Tester of Mountain City, TN; step-daughters; Linda Davis of Mountain City, TN; and Carolyn Dennis of Lenoir, NC. June had 23 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

    The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. The graveside service and burial will immediately follow the funeral at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Adam Forrester, Matthew Forrester, Derrick Ellison, Cody Ellison, Adam Winters, Kenneth Roark, and Billy Joe Tester.

    Elvertie married Ellis Tennessee Tester about 1950. Ellis (son of Alex Robert Tester and Myrtle May Dean) was born on 5 Nov 1928; died on 2 Jan 2000; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 41.  Lenn Elwood Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (18.Lenn3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 17 Jul 1932 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 May 2000 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  19. 42.  Verdie Gertrude Owens Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 21 Sep 1915 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Jan 1980 in , Alleghany County, North Carolina, .

  20. 43.  Verna Bell Owens Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1) was born about 1917 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 Aug 1949 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .

  21. 44.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)

  22. 45.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)

  23. 46.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 57. Lois Ellen Owens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1946 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 20 Dec 2022 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    3. 58. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  24. 47.  Howard Smith Owens Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 21 Sep 1927 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 16 Apr 1964 in Baltimore, , Maryland, .

  25. 48.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)

  26. 49.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)

  27. 50.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)

  28. 51.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)

  29. 52.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)

  30. 53.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)


Generation: 5

  1. 54.  Charles William Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (35.Chester4, 10.Calton3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 18 Feb 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Aug 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Charles William 'Bill' Graybeal, age 71, of Mountain City, TN passed away Saturday August 10, 2019, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Bill was born on February 18th, 1948, to the late "Pete" Chester Clyde Graybeal, SR and Margaret Opal Phillippi Graybeal. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by an infant sister. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time in the outdoors.

    Those left to cherish Bill's memory include his daughter; Joey Beth Souder and husband Chopper, son William Clay Graybeal, sisters Linda Hodge and husband Ted, and Susie Mink and husband Dean, brother "Buck" Chester Clyde Jr., all of Mountain City, TN, grandchildren Sydney Souder and Chloe Graybeal. Several nieces and nephews also survive.


  2. 55.  Donna Kay Graybeal Descendancy chart to this point (35.Chester4, 10.Calton3, 3.William2, 1.Calvin1) was born in 1960 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Aug 1960 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.

  3. 56.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (46.Living4, 23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)

  4. 57.  Lois Ellen Owens Descendancy chart to this point (46.Living4, 23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1) was born on 18 Apr 1946 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 20 Dec 2022 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    Lois Ellen Maze, 76, lost her 13 year battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She never gave up the hope of getting better. Lois was born April 18, 1946 to the late Glen and Norma Osborne Owens of Creston, NC. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wiley Maze, and brother-in-law, Dewey Woodard.

    Lois was of the Christian faith and had a great love for animals.

    Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Lisa Brown Farmer; grandson, Tripp Farmer; sister, Wilma Woodard; brother, Clyde Owens and wife Judy; niece, Sheila Gentry and husband Shaun; nephews, Steve Owens and Doug Woodard.

    Lois will be laid to rest with Wiley on Monday, December 26, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park with Josh Giddings officiating. There will be no formal visitation.

    Family/Spouse: James Wiley Maze. James (son of John Wesley Maze and June Lee Mays) was born on 17 Apr 1933 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Aug 2009 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 58.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (46.Living4, 23.Ollie3, 4.Nancy2, 1.Calvin1)


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