John Brazilla Green

John married Sarah Adelade Dotson about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1863 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greene Community Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary J. Forrester about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Samuel Forrester and Martha Jane Bailey) was born in Oct 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fannie married Elbert Judson Forrester on 5 Dec 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Samuel Forrester and Martha Jane Bailey) was born on 1 Mar 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 1954 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married James Thompson about 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. James was born on 10 Mar 1881 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 16 Mar 1957 in Montgomery County, , , Ohio; was buried in Millers Chapel Cemetery, , Lee County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married James P. Forrester about 1907. James (son of John H. Forrester and Ellen Snyder) was born in Apr 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Apr 1947 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nettie married John Thomas Simcox about 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Aaron H. Simcox and May C. Vaught) was born on 10 Sep 1872 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Feb 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Leland Lester Neatherly about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Leland (son of George Franklin Neatherly and Mary C. Tester) was born on 8 Sep 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 1966 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greene Community Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married James R. Hoseclaw about 1918. James was born about 1886; died about 1978 in Lincoln County, , , Kentucky; was buried in Jacob's Hill Cemetery, , Lincoln County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millie married Dayton Bruce Pierce about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dayton was born on 9 Nov 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jan 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Minnie Anna Bell Roorda on 15 Feb 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie was born on 10 Apr 1911 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1960 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vada married Wiley Franklin Hawkins on 22 Dec 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wiley (son of Marion F. Hawkins and Nelia D. Main) was born on 30 Aug 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 2003 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nell married Arlie L. Miller about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Arlie was born on 19 Aug 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reece Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Ernest Eberly Neatherly about 1936 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ernest (son of John A. Neatherly and M. Grace (Neatherly)) was born on 9 May 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Aug 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greene Community Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Chief Master Sgt. (retired) Roy L. Neatherly, Sr., 87, of Sam Wall Avenue, Morganton, died Monday, May 7, 2007, at Autumn Care in Drexel following several years of declining health.

He was born June 11, 1919, in Crackers Neck, Johnson County, Tenn., and was a son of the late Leeland and Myrtle Greene Neatherly.

He was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force from 1940 until 1970, serving in the Pacific Theatre (which included Clark Field, the Philippines, Guadalcanal, and Australia) during World War II. Roy flew as crew chief on various bomber aircraft, and served as flight line chief for fighter, bomber, and transportation squadrons. His overseas tours included Saudi Arabia, Germany and the Netherlands. Roy participated in the Berlin Air Lift. His military decorations include the Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Humane Action Medal, National Defense Service medal with one Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation with four Oak Leaf Clusters, American Service Ribbon with one Bronze Star; and the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon with four Bronze Stars.

Mr. Neatherly also participated in Cosmic Ray Research which was the forerunner of the modern space program.

He was a member of Mountain Grove United Methodist Church, serving on several church committees and active in the Methodist Men. Roy had been a member of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) since 1973 and served in various local and state capacities. He served on the advisory board and was an instructor with the Morganton/Burke Senior Citizen Center and was a member of the Burke County Council on Aging. Roy was involved with the Freedom High School Athletic Boosters and the Oak Hill Athletic Association. He was active in the Morganton/Burke County Crime Stoppers and assisted Morganton Public Safety. Mr. Neatherly was a volunteer usher at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (CoMMA), and was named Burke's Best Volunteer in 1989. Roy had been a Ruritan Club member since 1977, serving as a board member, club vice president and club president and chaired several committees. He was elected many times to the position of zone governor, district cabinet member and district governor. He also served as a delegate to the National Convention, was elected to the National Board of Directors in 1985 and was appointed as the Ruritan Foundation Chairperson. Mr. Neatherly was a two-time recipient of the Tom Downing Award for outstanding service to Ruritan National. His hobbies included basket weaving, chair caning and woodworking.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Lucille Williams Neatherly; sons, Roy L. Neatherly Jr. and Phillip Wayne Neatherly; a brother, R. Dean Neatherly; and sisters, Vona Ruth Neatherly and Nell Neatherly Miller.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mountain Grove United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Roy married Grace Lucille Williams about 1950. Grace (daughter of Roy Herbert Williams and Mattie Sue Isaacs) was born on 19 Mar 1922 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 1 Jan 2006 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Mountain Grove Umc Cemetery, , Burke County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Claudia Ann Forrester Humphries passed away in her home on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 after a lengthy time with Alzheimers.

She was a native of Johnson City and lived numerous places throughout the world before settling in Sevier County for 19 years. Claudia worked for the federal government for 15 years prior to opening an interior design business with her husband.

Preceded in death by parents, Samuel Edward and Minnie Roorda Forrester and two sisters, Edna Forrester Pierce and Ina Lynelle Forrester. Survivors: Husband of 48 years Major Harold L. Humphries; Daughter, Beverly Dawn Humphries; Son, Ryan Keith Humphries, Daughter-in-law, Andrea Floyd; Sister, Melba Forrester Easley, Brother, Keith Edward Forrester, 6 nieces and nephews, and her best friend Prissy.

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Mary Colleen Hawkins Greene, age 89, passed from this life to life everlasting on May 29, 2018. She was a long time member of Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church and attended as long as her health permitted.

Colleen accepted Christ early in life. A woman of deep faith and a devoted Christian, she will be remembered by all who knew her as a strong prayer warrior, a kind and loving wife, mother, friend and neighbor, who lived out her days in quietness and confidence in her Lord and Savior.

Survivors include her loving and devoted son: Richard A. Greene II (Richie), the joy of her life; two sisters-in-law: Shirley Greene Stephenson of Greeneville and Janice Hawkins of Mountain City; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a loving and dedicated friend, Julia Peters.

She was the daughter of the late Wiley F. Hawkins and Vada Carrie Neatherly Hawkins of Mountain City, Tennessee and was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years: Richard Arvil Greene; brother: Dayton Hawkins of Mountain City; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Oscar T. and Carrie Tilson Greene; brother-in-law: J.N. Stephenson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Evelyn and Ernest Campbell; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Klon and Frances Greene and Brumley and Jane Greene.

The funeral service was held Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

Mary married Richard Arvil Greene about 1940. Richard was born about 1925; died on 12 Apr 2013 in Greene County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Lt. Marvin K. Fritts, age 55, of 146 Butler Lane, Mountain City, TN passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center.

He was born January 7, 1961 to Kenneth Fritts and the late Carolyn Maiden.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by: grandparents, Dorothy Fritts-Hobson, John Milton Fritts, and Mae and Gene Brookshire.

Marvin served in the United States Marine Corp. and the Mountain City Police Department for 27 years. He enjoyed running, playing music, boxing, and spending time with his kids. He was a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. Marvin served as the D.A.R.E. Officer for several years and touched many lives by doing so.

He is survived by his father, Kenneth Fritts and wife Bobbie; step father, Al Maiden; his fiancé, Chelsea Thomas; his two wonderful children, Caleb Kenneth Fritts and Elizabeth Furches; two sisters, Belinda McCoy, Kim Garland and husband Robby; one brother, Stuart Fritts; and nieces and nephews, Laura Johnson, Julia Haston, Ryan Garland, Brooke Garland, Noah Garland, Allison Fritts, Sydney Fritts, Lilly Johnson, Dane Johnson,Raegan Johnson, Brayden Garland, and Olivia Garland.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July, 10, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., from the Johnson County High school Gymnasium with Mr. Dwayne Dickson officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside service and interment will follow from Sunset Memorial Park with Military Honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be: Roger Gentry, Ron Shupe, Ken Lane, Steve McEwen, Joey Norris, Denver Church, Ronnie Thomas, and Jesse Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Neaves, Troy Fritts, Dan Lipford, Chris Brown, Doug Fritts, and Jeff Shelton.