Emeley Morgan

Emeley married Harrison Hopson on 17 Nov 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harrison (son of Thomas Hopson and Nancy Catherine Short) was born about 1859 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlie married Rachel Harris about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rachel was born about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Rosa Sheppard on 1 Jun 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rosa was born on 15 Feb 1890 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Aug 1973 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mabel married Roscoe Cordell about 1916 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Roscoe (son of Adolphus Richard Cordell and Margaret E. "Maggie" Hoss) was born on 27 Mar 1895 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Mar 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cordell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Clarence W. Ward about 1912. Clarence was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Lincoln Conrad Tilson about 1919 in Washington County, , , Virginia. Lincoln (son of Thomas Nathan Tilson and Dyca Mary Blankenship) was born on 9 Aug 1898 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 1974 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married David E. Imler on 15 Jan 1925 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. David was born on 16 Dec 1862 in Wabash County, , , Indiana; died on 2 Oct 1942 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married Mister Vines about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mister was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married June Rachel Cable on 16 Dec 1938 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. June (daughter of Jacob C. Cable and Delia Cable) was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1956 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He served 20 years in the U.S. Army, from 1948-1968. His tours included Korea and Vietnam. He also served in Germany. After retirement from the Army, he returned to Johnson City and worked in radio and TV repairs.

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JONESBOROUGH - Frank Hopson, of Jonesborough, TN, age 93, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2021.

He was born in Shell Creek to George W. Hopson and Rosa Sheppard Hopson. Frank lived in Washington County, TN for most of his life.

Frank was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Johnson City, TN.

Frank was a grocer for more than 40 years, and he retired from Coca Cola in 1992. He delighted in gardening, being in his yard, bird watching, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary; three children, Billie Ruth Hopson, Jerrie Staten, and Bobby Hopson; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Hopson.

Frank is survived by his sons, Lester “Gene” Hopson and Jimmy (Teresa) Hopson; son-in-law, David Staten; daughter-in-law, Connie Sluss; step-daughter, Barbara (Ed) Mead; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Frank’s family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. There will be a funeral immediately following the visitation, at 7:00 pm, under the direction of Rev. Charlie Scalf. The funeral will be livestreamed on the Morris-Baker website, under Frank’s obituary page, and it will be available to view for 90 days. There will be a graveside service at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Please meet at the cemetery by 9:50 am.

Pallbearers will include Joe Hopson, Jamie Hopson, Frankie Hopson, Logan Gott, Dalton Gott, Kody Wright, and Roger Gott.

Ernest married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Maxine Imler Swanner of Telford, TN passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at the age of 91 in the presence of family & friends. Born May 20, 1928 in Unicoi County, she was the daughter of the late D.E. Imler and Lincoln & Minnie Tilson.

In addition to being a Wife, Mother, Grannie and friend to many, Maxine worked many years in the sewing industry at Levi Strauss, Greeneville Manufacturing, Woods Manufacturing & later retiring from Baxter Pharmaceuticals. She attended & was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School classes for several years. After retirement she remained active with local churches, the Jonesborough Senior Center, visiting patients in local nursing homes as well as visiting family & friends.

In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Cad J. Swanner; son, Farrell Swanner; grandson, Jamie Swanner; stepgrandsons Ricky & John Cable; Sister & Brother - Kathleen Pierson & Jack Imler.

Left to treasure lifetime memories of Maxine include three sons & four daughters-in-law: James & Cindy Swanner, Darrell & Shelby Swanner, Glen & Janis Swanner and Brenda Swanner; stepdaughter Elnora Cable. Grandchildren are: David (Victoria), Jacob (Gabi)and Cody Swanner. Three step grandchildren: Patty (Rick) Whitehead, Harry (Donna) Cable and Bobby Cable. Two great grandchildren - James & Max Swanner; several great stepchildren. Siblings include Jewel Martin, Dorothy Toohey (Don), and Tom Tilson (Shirley). Several nieces and nephews. Special friends who were like daughters - Sarah Roberts, Mae Swanner (Bob Lucas), Janice Berger (Franklin), & Tammy Maye ( Ronnie). Special friend Velma McKee.

Pallbearers will be Glen, Cody, David, & Jacob Swanner, Bob Lucas, and Ronnie Maye.

The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the State of Franklin Palliative Care, Dr. Kevin Sweet, and especially the staff of Amedisys Home Health & Amedisys Hospice for all the care extended to Maxine & her family during our last earthly journey together with Maxine.

At Maxine’s request, a graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Washington County Memory Gardens (113 Memory Gardens Drive, Johnson City, TN) with Reverend Charles Morgan officiating.

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BLACKSBURG, VA - Jewell Christine Martin passed from this Earth into the arms of Jesus on October 1, 2019.


Jewell was called by many names - Billie, Mom, Mamaw, Mrs. Martin - and she was loved by many people. She was born on May 18, 1930 in Washington County, TN. She married John M. Martin on August 7, 1950 and together they raised three children, Patricia, Kathy, and Tim.

Jewell loved Jesus, her family, her neighbors, and her long-time church, Boones Creek Baptist Church. She was always generous to those in need and prayed daily for others.

John, a member of the US Air Force, Jewell, and their children lived in many places, including Washington, Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina as well as Japan. The family settled back in East Tennessee in 1968 and lived there until 2017 when Jewell moved to Blacksburg, VA to be near family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on January 29, 2014.

She is survived by: her children, Patricia and husband John Mattox, Kathy and her husband Duane McIntyre, and Tim and his wife Faye Martin; her grandchildren, Erin and her husband Jonathan Couch, Chris Stinnett, Paul and his wife Belinda McIntyre, Andrea and her husband Matthew Pendleton, Elizabeth and her husband Dan Skidmore, Matthew and his wife Jessica Martin, and Hannah Martin; her great-grandchildren, Cara Couch, Adeline Stinnett, Chloe Couch, Kambry McIntyre, Abby McIntyre, Henry Pendleton, Trey Couch, Gwendolyn Skidmore, and Hunter Pendleton; her sister, Dorthy Toohey and husband Don; her brother, Tom Tilson and his wife Shirley; and several nieces and nephews.

The family of Jewell Martin will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Morris-Baker. The funeral will follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jonathan Couch officiating. The committal service will immediately follow at Washington County Memory Gardens.

Jewell married John Matthew Martin on 7 Aug 1950 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James Clark Martin and Lelia Bell Wilkerson) was born in Apr 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jan 2014 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]