Elizabeth Stroup

Elizabeth married John Masters on 13 Mar 1822 in Lincoln County, , , North Carolina. John was born about 1800 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Lucinda Briggs on 19 Dec 1865 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Lucinda was born about 1840 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died before 1900 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Rachel Elizabeth Tinker on 4 Jun 1869 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Rachel was born on 18 Nov 1844 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Landon married Mary A. Tinker about 1870 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Mary was born on 29 May 1847 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Feb 1923 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Martins Creek Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grant married Emma Mae Capps about 1887 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of William Capps and Sarah Ledford) was born on 8 Apr 1871 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; died on 8 Jan 1954 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Martins Creek Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William Nelson on 27 Aug 1893 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . William was born on 15 Jul 1866 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 31 Jul 1922 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estes married Anna Lee Bailey on 26 Jun 1913 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Anna was born about 1895 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alex married Rebecca Louise "Lou" Collins on 1 May 1918 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Jackson D.C. Collins and Rhoda Catherine Heaton) was born on 22 Apr 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Jan 1982 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Martins Creek Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stewart married Ethel (Masters) about 1924 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Ethel was born about 1905 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married James Arthur Erwin about 1916 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. James (son of George K. Erwin and Mary Jane Duncan) was born on 31 Dec 1895 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jun 1971 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Montie Jane Hensley about 1920 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Montie was born on 4 Mar 1903; died on 22 Aug 1998 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Liberty Fw Baptist Church Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Mrs. Betty Jean Masters Hensley, age 85, of Johnson City, TN passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her residence.

She was a daughter of the late Estes Blaine Masters and Anna Bailey Masters and was born in Erwin, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Jack Masters, Ralph Masters, Ted Masters and Ramel Masters; and two sisters, Gladys White and Hazel Masters.

Betty was of the Christian faith and enjoyed shopping and collecting dolls and Fenton Glassware.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of fifty-six years, Jerry Read Hensley of the home; a special niece, Jerrie Sue Bowers and her husband, Jim Schweitzer of Jonesborough, TN; a sister-in-law, Jane Dugger of Elizabethton; and a nephew, Mark Dugger and his wife, Vickie of Elizabethton. Several other nieces and nephews also survive.

Betty married Jerry Reed Hensley on 3 Feb 1963 in Bristol, , Virginia, . Jerry (son of Opie Hensley and Stella Couch) was born about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jun 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lena married T. R. Masters about 1938 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. T. was born on 26 Jul 1901; died on 26 Mar 1962 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tinker Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Loyd married Myrtle Mae Johnson on 21 Nov 1948 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Millard Fillmore Johnson and Emma V. Hughes) was born on 2 May 1926 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 May 2011 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Lorena Wilson, age 94, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County. A native of Erwin, Lorena is a daughter of the late Alexander and Rebecca Lou (Collins) Masters. She was a charter member of Chestoa Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and loved to help with activities. She loved cooking, especially making sweets, working in her flowers and having her family all together, particularly at Christmas time. Lorena loved quoting John 14:1-4. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joseph W. Wilson; grandson: Tyler Wilson; daughter, Lana Carol Foster; son-in-law, Calvin Douglas Foster; and daughter-in-law, Theresa Wilson.
Lorena Wilson has left behind to cherish her memory: Sons: Nathan Wilson and Terry Wilson and wife, Connie; grandchildren: Camille Foster, Melanie Rose and husband, Tommy, Beth Scoonover and husband Johnathan, and Ashley Peters and husband, Chris; great-grandchildren: Taylor Rose and wife, Lenzi, Trenton Rose, Timmy Rose, Caroline Scoonover, Emma Peters and Amelia Peters; and several nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Lorena Wilson in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Roger Hileman will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by Lorena’s granddaughter, Beth Scoonover. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 pm and will continue until service time on Wednesday at Valley Funeral Home. A committal service will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 3:00 pm in Evergreen Cemetery. Those attending should meet at Valley Funeral Home by 2:30 pm on Thursday to go in procession. Serving as active pallbearers will be: Chris Peters, Tommy Rose, Johnathan Scoonover, Taylor Rose, Timmy Rose and Trenton Rose.

Jeanette married Harvey Engle about 1950. Harvey was born on 8 Dec 1929 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1998 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HARRISONBURG, VA - Mr. Benjamin Wayne Nelson, age 99, of Harrisonburg, Virginia passed away on December 28, 2022. Benjamin was born in Jonesborough, Tennessee on June 28, 1923, and was the son of the late James Clyde Nelson and Montie Jane Hensley Nelson. He was the second of seven children.

After graduating from Lamar High School in Washington County, he became a welder and worked in the Baltimore Shipyard for 2 years before entering the Army in 1944. He served with the Army in the Pacific until 1946. His service included the Southern Philippines Luzon Campaign and the Occupation of Japan. After the war, he graduated in 1950 from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. He was called back into the Army in 1950 during the Korean conflict and served until 1951. After his second time on active duty with the Army, he began his long career as a civilian with the Department of Defense with posts in many places including New Orleans, Chicago, and Washington DC. He retired from the Department of Defense in 1979.

In addition to his parents, Benjamin was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

He married Sarah Bird Williams in Washington DC, in December 1967. After retirement, they enjoyed spending the winter months at their home in Satellite Beach, Florida, and the summer months at their home in Woodstock, Virginia. They moved to the Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, Virginia in 2013.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one sister, Margaret Louise Nelson Watts of Jonesborough, TN and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Broyles officiating. Graveside Services will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

Bemjamin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Barbara Ann "Maw" Casey, age 78, Jonesborough, we lost our loving sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother on Saturday May 31, 2014 after a short illness.

Mrs. Casey was a native of Washington County and the daughter of the late Clyde and Monte Hensley Nelson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Tommy and Howard Nelson.

Mrs. Casey was a homemaker and lifelong farmer.

Survivors include three sons, Paul Casey, Lynn Casey and wife Kara, and Ronnie Casey; one daughter Connie Casey Purcott and husband Bob; three granddaughters, four grandsons, five great granddaughters, and several great great grandchildren; two brothers Benjamin "Wayne" Nelson, and Cecil Nelson.

Funeral services for Mrs. Casey will be Tuesday, June 3, 2014 7:00PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Jenkins officiating, the family will receive family and friends from 5-7:00PM prior to the service.

Gravesides services will be Wednesday June 4, 2014 2:00PM at Seviers Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robbie Bowers, Eddie Fain, Cody Casey, Cole Casey, Eric Purcott and Josh Purcott. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Carter, Eddie Tarlton, Richard Nelson, Dillard Richmond and Bob Purcott.

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ERWIN - Nina Dale Masters Crain, age 72, Erwin, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021, while she was surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Erwin and daughter of the late Loyd and Myrtle Johnson Masters.
Nina was the Office Manager for her family business, Ends Electrical. She was of the Baptist Faith. Nina enjoyed cross stitch, puzzles, cooking and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Danny and Tim Masters.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of fifty-four years, Eddie Crain; her two sons: Dwayne Crain, Crossville, TN and Scott Crain (Marsha), Erwin; five grandchildren: Jensen Foster, Alli Crain, Britten Crain, Katie Balaicius and Caleb Crain; great granddaughter, Taetum Foster.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Reverend Craig Shelton will officiate.