Eliza Jane Gentry

Eliza married Andrew Jackson Pennington on 25 Dec 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Andrew was born in Mar 1850 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died about 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in State Line Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PENNINGTON, Noah A. "Johnson County News," Thursday, January 5, 1950

NOAH A. PENNINGTON
Jan. 13: Noah A. Pennington, 64,died at his home at Laurel Bloomery this morning, after a lingering illness. He had been a magistrate for 18 years, and was also a farmer and merchant.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.Sunday from State Line Baptist Church, with Rev. Hill Trivett, pastor, and Rev.E. W. Ely officiating. Burial was in State Line Cemetery, near the church.

Surviving are the widow, Mrs.Minerva Pennington, and these children: Mrs. Chester Greer and Robert Pennington of Damascus, Va., and Odell Pennington, Mrs. Elbert Gentry, Miss Lilly Pennington and Clem, Staley, Fred, Alice, Ina, Firman, Ivan, Wallace, and Elaine, all of Laurel Bloomery, a sister, Miss Lillie Pennington of Laurel Bloomery, and five grandchildren.
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CHILDREN:
(Infant) Lillie Velaria Pennington 1915-1915
Gladys Victoria Pennington Gentry 1918-1994
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Nellie Gay Pennington Abernathy 1925
Odell S Pennington 1926
Glen Pennington 1927
Robert Scott Pennington 1927-1989
Walter Clem Pennington 1929 - 1967
Staley Jack Pennington 1931-1975
Herman Fred Pennington 1934-2006
Alice Pennington Davis 1935
Ina Pennington Bennett 1937
Ivan Ferinon Pennington 1939
Wallace Thurman Pennington
Elaine Pennington McLendon

Noah married Adina Victoria Miller on 7 Oct 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Adina (daughter of Andrew Jackson Miller and Irene Jane Perry) was born on 20 Mar 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Feb 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Minerva Catherine Gilbert on 16 Nov 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Minerva was born on 4 Sep 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Nov 1955 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Elbert Clifton Gentry on 17 Aug 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of James P. Gentry and Artie Dovey Chambers) was born on 14 May 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 1974 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Gay Pennington Greer Abernathy, age 96, of Mountain City, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on Saturday evening, March 13, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the Mountain City Care Center. Gay was born on November 12, 1924 in Laurel Bloomery, TN to the late Noah Pennington and Minerva Gilbert Pennington, she was the 1st born of twelve children. In addition to her parents, Gay was preceded in death by her first husband Chester Greer (1981); second husband Joe Abernethy (2006); sisters, Alice Davis, Barbara McLendon; brothers, Odell, Robert, Clem, Staley, Fred, Joe, Wallace and Ivan Pennington.

Gay loved God and her family. Miss Gay, as she was known at Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center, was a blessing to many with her vibrant smile, caring heart and sense of humor. She was active in her community while her health allowed. Gay was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church and a lifelong supporter of the Stateline Baptist Church in the Sugar Creek area of Laurel Bloomery.

Second to her love of God and family was her love of travel. She visited all 50 states plus Canada and Mexico. While in Alaska, on a six week bus tour, she chartered a plane and flew to Point Barrow so she could be above the Arctic Circle. Gay toured the Holy Land and fell into the Jordan River. She also spent two weeks in Australia.

Gay is survived by her only child, Vance Greer and wife Iris of Mountain City, TN; step-children, Nancy Truitt and Donnie Abernethy (Diana) of Lincolnton, NC; one sister, Ina Bennett of Bristol, TN; step-grandchildren, Joel, Kristie and Jacob. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 1-2:00 p.m. at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell to officiate. Pallbearers will be Wade Thomas, Wayne Lewis, Gary Cobb, Terry Jordan, Jerry Jordan and Mike Morefield. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Parker, Donnie Abernethy, William Greer and Larry Ashley. Graveside service and burial will follow from Stateline Cemetery in Laurel Bloomery, TN.

Gay married Chester Vance Greer about 1942. Chester (son of Joseph Leonard Greer and Myrtle Grace Leffman) was born on 20 Dec 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 1982 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James A. Gentry age 78, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee passed away on Saturday morning, January 4, 2020 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born April 22, 1941 in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Elbert Gentry and Victoria Pennington Gentry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Destie Greer.

James loved his family dearly and was a loyal friend to many. He enjoyed farming, raising cattle, and always owned horses. He drove a school bus for 18 years and always enjoyed being with the kids. James was a true cowboy at heart.

He was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include, his wife of 56 years Charlotte Sue Roark Gentry; two daughters, Mary Lipford and husband Tim, and Dawn Stanton and husband Larry; one son, James(Tim) Gentry and girlfriend Sherry Adams; one sister, Voreda Genry; nephew, Rick Grayson who was more like a younger brother; nephews, Frank Grayson, Mike Grayson, and Jamie Grayson; nieces, Kay Cook and Adina Hicks, special friend, Earlene Lay.

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W. Vance Greer, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday morning, March 21, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Vance was born on October 21, 1941 in Banner Elk, NC to the late Chester Greer and Nellie Gay Pennington Abernethy (March 13, 2021), In addition to his parents, Vance was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie Jean “B.J.” Greer; step-son, Joe Hux; several aunts and uncles.

Vance retired as a Geologist with Department of Interior, having worked in the pentagon. His retirement dream was to live on a golf course and play golf, which led to his home at Roan Valley and playing golf as long as he was able. He also worked for several years at the high school assisting handicapped children, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Those who knew him best would say he was smart, witty and fun to be around and there was several that stayed in touch with him throughout the years. Vance was a member of First Baptist Church and was known there by many as the candy-man, passing out candy to all.

Vance is survived by his wife of 21 years, Iris Hux Greer of Mountain City, TN; step-daughter, Lee Lewis (Wayne); sister, Karen Russo; numerous cousins and extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 11:00 a,m.-12:00 noon at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 with Pastors Ricky Campbell and Jim Kelly to officiate. Pallbearers will be Wade Thomas, Wayne Lewis, Mike Morefield, Robert Glenn, and Ken Erickson. Honorary pallbearers are William Greer, Rudy Lucas and David Price. Graveside service and burial will follow from Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Damascus, VA.