Joseph Coffey

Joseph married Isabella Lindsey about 1794. Isabella was born about 1776; died about 1845 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Margaret Coffey about 1836 in North Carolina, , , . Margaret (daughter of Jesse Coffey and Margaret Nancy Edmiston) was born in Mar 1816 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1906 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Gragg Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Leason Gragg on 23 Nov 1860 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. Leason (son of David Obediah Gragg and Elizabeth Webb) was born in May 1837 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died about 1905 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Gragg Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Fannie Elizabeth Dellinger on 27 Mar 1881 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Fannie was born in Jan 1861 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Columbus married Nancy Cordelia Anderson about 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Ezra Oliver Anderson and Nancy Caroline Clawson) was born on 24 Jan 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Dec 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grayson married Mary Cordelia "Delia" Hicks about 1893 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. Mary was born on 15 Aug 1876 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 21 Aug 1949 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, , Caldwell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Addie Coffey about 1900 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Julius Calvin Coffey and Louvina Eugenia Dellinger) was born in Jul 1879 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 23 Jul 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Gragg Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Bertie (Gragg) about 1908 in North Carolina, , , . Bertie was born about 1888 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Reuben Z. Coffey on 13 Jun 1909 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. Reuben (son of Julius Calvin Coffey and Louvina Eugenia Dellinger) was born about 1885 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lura married Virgil Dellinger on 19 May 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Virgil (son of Melvin Dellinger and Phebia (Dellinger)) was born about 1890 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Rosa Jennings about 1920 in North Carolina, , , . Rosa was born about 1903 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Ellis Frances Coffey about 1921 in North Carolina, , , . Ellis was born about 1902 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Etta married Samuel Rosancrance Bunton about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Ulysses Grant (Doll) Bunton and Martha Caroline (Mattie) Hatley) was born on 29 Jan 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jan 1969 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bunton Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flora married Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Isaacs about 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Benjamin (son of Elias Bert Isaacs and Margaret E. Anderson) was born on 14 Nov 1888 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Nov 1974 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leckie married Tom Watson about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Tom was born about 1891; died about 1942 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Julius Dugger Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Gentleman. Unknown was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Dana Herman Morley on 9 Aug 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dana (son of Charles H. Spurgeon Morley and Rachel Naomi McQueen) was born on 27 Sep 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1997 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ira James Tester. Ira (son of William McKinley "Mack" Tester and Elmina Elizabeth "Mina" Smith) was born on 19 Sep 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Sep 1991 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lottie married Leonard Boone Beane about 1921. Leonard was born on 1 Sep 1900; died on 1 Jun 1974 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, , Caldwell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Hazel Clarke about 1943. Hazel was born about 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died about 1985 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Boone Fork Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Orville married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milda married Shafter Brownlow Stout on 23 Oct 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Shafter (son of John R. Stout and Lillian Belle Gilliland) was born on 2 Oct 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Sep 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Patricia Janice Gregg, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Franklin Woods Select Specialty Hospital. She was born November 09, 1934 to the late Ira Tester and Minnie Ellen Gregg Tester. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by sister Coleen Rader, and brother Jim Tester. She was Valedictorian of the first nursing class thru Johnson County Memorial Hospital, her places of employment included Staff Nurse at Johnson County Memorial Hospital, Office Nurse with DR Fred Wampler, Dr Gary Hullquist, Charge Nurse Mountain City Nursing Home. Gordon House Elete home for adults, Staff Nurse Orange County Nursing Home, and Charge Nurse for Louisea Nursing home. She was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed Bird watching, and Flower Gardening.

Those left to cherish her memories include: her sons; Michael Gregg (Eva) Mtn City, TN. Jesse Gregg (Misty) Mtn City, TN. Terry Gregg (Faye) Butler, TN. Brother Bill Tester, Lorain, OH. 5 Grandchildren, & 7 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great, Great, Grandchildren, Special Friends Nichole Campbell, Anlou Price, Peggy Johnson, and Phyllis Lipford. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Patrice married Thurston Basil Gregg about 1952. Thurston (son of Rex Gregg and Doxsie) was born on 27 Sep 1928; died on 20 Jan 2005; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Douglas Eugene Gragg, age 72, of Blowing Rock, NC passed peacefully into the waiting arms of Jesus on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on June 8, 1946, in Avery County, NC, a son of the late Edward Gragg and the late Hazel Clark Gragg.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandsons and was a carpenter and a nurseryman most of his life. More than anything he loved serving his Lord and preaching His word.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Sister: Essie Elaine Daniels; Brother: William Leon Gragg.

Gene leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Wife of 53 years, Ada Harris Gragg of the home; Daughter: Leda (Darrell) Shatley of Linville, NC; Sons: Douglas (Trisha) Gragg, Jr. of Lenoir, NC, Joseph (Michele) Gragg of Blowing Rock, NC; Sister: Carolyn Gragg of Lenoir, NC; Brothers: Charles Gragg of Lenoir, NC, Wayne (Frances) Gragg of Lenoir, NC; Grandchildren: Timothy Shatley, Jacob Gragg, Joseph Gragg, Ben Shatley, Caleb Gragg, Isaiah Gragg, Noah Harmon, Emma Ruth Shately, Joshua Shatley, Dakota Harmon; Great Grandchild: Ethan Gragg.

The family will receive friends on Saturday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services for Douglas E. Gragg will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26, beginning from the Church of Jesus Christ Linville with Pastor Steve Turbyfill, Evangelist Jerry Grogan and Brother Wayne Gragg officiating. Interment will follow in the Gragg Family Cemetery. Doug's grandson's will serve as pallbearers

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William Leon "Bill" Gragg, age 64, of 119 Valley High Lane, Blowing Rock, died November 9, 2014. He was born February 23, 1950 in Avery County. He was a home builder and a member of The Church of Jesus in Linville, North Carolina.

Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ruby South Gragg of the home; his son, David Charles Gragg and fiancée Donna Shaw of Beauville, North Carolina; his daughter, Ruby Kathleen Harrison and Dwayne Harrison of Blowing Rock; a daughter-in-law, Robyn Latham Gragg of Boone; three brothers, Wayne Gragg and wife Francis of Boomer, Eugene Gragg and wife Ada of Avery County, and Charles Gragg of Boomer, and one sister, Carolyn Gragg of Boomer. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Heather Boone and husband Bobby of Boone, Gary "Lee" Gragg, Jr. of Blowing Rock, DeRhonda Pearson and Elaina Killiam, both of Fleetwood, James Gragg of Fleetwood, William Harrison and Piper Harrison, both of Blowing Rock, and four great-grandchildren, Maura Gragg Moretz, Briana Boone, Tara Boone, and Lana Pearson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Gary Lee Gragg, Sr.; one grandson, Randall Elijah Harrison, and one sister, Essie Elaine Daniels.

Funeral services were held at The Church of Jesus, in Linville, N.C., officiated by Reverend Steve Turbyfill. Burial in Boone Fork Cemetery, in Blowing Rock, N.C.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Michael Thurston Gregg went home to forever be with our LORD on December 8, 2022, at 2:45 pm. Michael has been a believer and served God since he was nine years old. Michael loved to sing, and he led the youth choir at a local church for many years. He also sang and played the banjo with several bluegrass gospel groups. He taught Sunday School class for the young adults for many years. He currently helped lead a congregation at Olive Branch Fellowship, where he led discussion of the word of God for several years. His main purpose in life was to serve the Almighty Creator God through the accepting of eternal salvation through Yeshua Jesus the Messiah and loving others as he loved himself which he did selflessly. He served his country in the United States Air Force in Vietnam and Thailand as a young man. After his time serving in the military, he chose Information Technology as a lifelong career. He retired from Christian Medical and Dental Association where he served as IT Director, after 22 years. Michael was devoted to his family and was a loving, caring, and devoted husband to his wife Eva Johnson Gregg for 45 years. They have one son, Aaron Thurston Gregg and wife Rebecca. Two grandchildren Eleazar Michael Gregg and Sarah Rebecca Gregg. One foster son, Justin Lamar Johnson, wife Faith and daughter Zoey. Two brothers, Jesse Gregg and wife Misty; Terry Gregg and wife Faye. Honorable mention; Mother-in-law, Olive Johnson and sisters-in-law, Reba Potter, Judy Wallace and JoAnn Eller. Friend, Jimmy Bonifacino and wife Peggy. He was preceded in going home by his Dad, Thurston Gregg and Mother, Patricia Tester Gregg. Michael will be so missed by those that love him. We cant bring him back but we can go to where he is one day.