Richard U. Gentry

Richard married Sarah Ann Gilliland on 30 Sep 1846 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of James Gilliland and Nancy (Gilliland)) was born on 12 Mar 1828 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Sep 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

James married Rebecca Worley about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca was born about 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Elva Elizabeth Gilbert on 23 Nov 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elva was born on 6 Apr 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 May 1955 in , Washington County, Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Rebecca Elizabeth Miller on 5 Jan 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Andrew Jackson Miller and Irene Jane Perry) was born on 23 Mar 1874 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Aug 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emmaline married D. Lafayette "Fate" Venable on 24 Sep 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. D. was born in Mar 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married James Emmett Wilson on 11 Feb 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James was born about 1878 in 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]

Family/Spouse: Doshia Leffman. Doshia (daughter of John Benjamin Leffman and Eliza Jane Carter) was born about 1888 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 13 Apr 1948 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ferd married Belva E. Leffman on 10 Aug 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Belva (daughter of Benjamin Franklin Leffman and Lutetia C. Gentry) was born on 17 Feb 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 1966 in Lancaster County, , , Pennsylvania; was buried in Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Cecil County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jake married Della Leffman about 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Della (daughter of Benjamin Franklin Leffman and Lutetia C. Gentry) was born on 6 Jul 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1897 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Virgie married Daniel Baker Fritts on 17 Apr 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of James Milton Fritts and Sarah M. Pierce) was born on 28 May 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 May 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lola married Jesse Hobart Bishop on 26 Oct 1928 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Jesse (son of Samuel J. Bishop and Mary Virginia Ray) was born on 4 Feb 1906 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 24 Jan 1990 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Spencer married Mary Annis Hawkins on 16 Nov 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Richard Bruce Hawkins and Minnie Blanche Felts) was born on 7 Sep 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 May 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson 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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Mrs. Cora Lee Gentry Abel, 92 of 886-C Caldwell Road, Blacksburg, SC on Monday, August 9, 2004 at Cleveland County Hospice At Wendover.

Born February 9, 1912 in Johnson County, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Baxter Gentry and Dosha Lee Lefdmond Gentry. She retired from Broyhill Industries at the age of 72 and was a member of State Line Baptist church, Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Howard Abel; a son, Norman Vance Abel and a stepson, Norman Paul Abel and three brothers, Earl, Garnet and Raymond Gentry.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and James Parsons of Blacksburg, SC and sister, Mona Greer of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 pm. Friday, August 13, 2004 at the Stamey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arvie Houck offiiciating. Burial will take place at 4:00 p.m at Blue Ridge Memorial Cemetery, Lenoir.

Garnet married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mae Wilson on 19 May 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mae (daughter of Jesse H. Wilson and Pansy Bryant) was born on 30 Jan 1929 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; died on 30 Oct 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earnest married Lena C. Roark about 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lena was born on 20 Jan 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Coy married Carolyn Sue Bishop about 1957 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Carolyn was born on 26 Sep 1937; died on 20 Nov 2001. [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.

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Barbara Jean Lipford, age 69, of 938 Crossroads Drive went to her heavenly home on April 24, 2012. She had battled a long case of Alzheimer’s. She attended the Ackerson Creek Church of Christ. Barbara loved to travel and shop and spend time with family. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born to the late Garney and Ruby Gentry. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lipford.

Survivors include two sons, Tommy Lipford and very special friend Samantha Stout and Wayne and April Lipford all of Mountain City, Tennessee; six grandchildren, Brandon Lipford, Christopher Lipford, Jeffery Lipford, Bradley Lipford, Stephen Lipford and Caleb Lipford.; two great grandchildren, Gage Lipford and Hailey Lipford; four sisters, Betty and Herman Trivette, Deloris and Grady Roark, Kathy and Ken Thomas and Diana Gentry and special friend Glenn Stewart; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Barbara Lipford were conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Stidham officiating. Graveside service and interment were Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. from the Trivette Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Christopher Lipford, Jeffery Lipford, Bradley Lipford, Stephen Lipford and Caleb Lipford. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Burgess, Brandon Lipford, B. C. Stout, Grady Roark, Herman Trivette, Ken Thomas, Tom Rhymer, Mike Brooks, Robert Young and Tom Brown.

Family/Spouse: Fred Laymon Lipford. Fred (son of Avery Lipford and Minnie M.) was born on 30 Aug 1937; died on 12 Apr 1996 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Trivette Family Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Larry Dean Doss, age 65, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday evening, March 8, 2019 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol. He was born on July 10, 1953 in Mountain City, TN to the late William Raymond Doss and Vella Carrie Gentry Doss.

Larry enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets. For those who knew him he liked to sing.

Those left to cherish his memories include his children, Chrissy Doss, Wendy Robinson, Cindy James, Blaine Doss, Jackie Doss and Jimmy Doss, sisters, Kathy Keith and Angie Owens, brothers, Randy Doss and L.J. Doss, fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastors Timmy Brolyes and Mike Bowers officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Damascus, VA; Pallbearers are Michael Gentry, Derrick Baker, Mike Crawford, Mark Davis, John Phillips and Lenny Zimburg. Honorary Pallbearer will be Landen Doss.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Tommy Jack Lipford, on December 22, 2022. He was born March 1, 1961 to the late Fred Lipford and Barbara Gentry Lipford.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan.

Tommy is survived by his sons, Brandon (Angie) of Damascus VA and Chris (Kelsey) of Mountain City, TN; brother , Wayne (Aril) Lipford; grandchild, Gage Lipford; several nephews; Special friends, Blair Lambert and Melissa Gentry also survive.

It was his wish to be cremated and no formal service held.