John Mink

John married Nancy Wilson about 1809. Nancy was born about 1788. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Derrel married Rebecca S. McQueen about 1840 in Johnson County, , , Arkansas. Rebecca (daughter of Thomas McQueen and Barbary Maria Wills) was born on 22 Mar 1820; died on 13 Oct 1909 in Rockcastle County, , , Kentucky; was buried in Merritt Cemetery, , Rockcastle County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Henry Washington Dunn about 1833 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Henry (son of Godfrey B. Dunn, Sr. and Mary Morris) was born about 1813 in Kentucky, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married James W. Cress on 14 Mar 1840 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 12 Jun 1811 in Wythe County, , , Virginia; died on 9 Aug 1878 in Lee County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Vaught on 14 Sep 1851 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Huss Vaught and Sarah Vaught) was born on 17 Nov 1833 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jun 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Snider 6 Jul 1855 about 1865. Sarah was born about 1833 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1915. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Rebecca Johnson on 28 Apr 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca was born about 1848 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married John H. Forrester, Jr. on 1 Mar 1854 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of John Forrester and Atha McCoy) was born on 13 Sep 1835 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jul 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cornett Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Godfrey and Rachel are living with their son James Dunn in the 1920 Johnson County, TN Census.

Godfrey married Rachel Matilda Wilson on 14 Feb 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rachel (daughter of William M. Wilson and Susannah "Susan" Tester) was born in Apr 1847 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary Elizabeth Hicks on 22 Dec 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 15 Mar 1849 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 17 Aug 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caleb married Lucy A. Broglin on 16 Dec 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucy was born about 1846 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caleb married Margaret Proffitt on 29 Aug 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born in May 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wesley married Mary (Dunn) about 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1850 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Godfrey Morris Jackson on 12 Apr 1860 in Lee County, , , Virginia. Godfrey (son of James Jackson and Mahulda E. "Hulda" Dunn) was born on 14 Jun 1837 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Finley Patterson Moody about 1873. Finley (son of Calvin Moody and Amassa Swift) was born about 1849 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Felix married Delilah Sephronia Reynolds on 1 Jan 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Delilah was born about 1862. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lafayette married Sarah "Sallie" Slimp about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of David J. Slimp and Harriet E. Nave) was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Steven J. Frost on 7 Jul 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1900. Steven was born about 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Russell married Mary Jane Elizabeth "Bettie" Boyd on 7 Mar 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Isaac P. Boyd and Elizabeth M. "Eliza" Matheson) was born on 7 Mar 1859; died on 15 Apr 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married Asa Franklin C. Elliott on 15 Nov 1885 in Washington County, , , Virginia. Asa was born on 11 Aug 1866 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 31 Oct 1935 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Dunn Cemetery, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Bertha O. Ray on 5 Apr 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of Larkin Leonard Ray and Isabella Gentry) was born on 25 Dec 1881; died on 14 Aug 1936 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Sarah Catherine Crigger on 9 Apr 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Daniel Crigger and Matilda Lantern) was born on 28 Aug 1859 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 7 May 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forrester Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Jacob N. Stout about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jacob (son of Nicholas V. Stout and Mary Ann Dunn) was born on 4 May 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jun 1930 in Washington County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Rebecca Jane Vanover about 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca was born on 16 Jul 1870 in Missouri, , , ; died on 22 Feb 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celea married Thomas Martin about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of James William Martin and Nancy Stout) was born in Jul 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Martin Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Alice Pope about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born about 1889 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Maude I. D. Roark on 11 Oct 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Maude was born on 15 Jul 1892 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 18 Dec 1977 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Safronia married James W. Johnson on 30 Jan 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1930. James was born about 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Emma about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Emma was born about 1893 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Allice McLea on 28 Nov 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Allice was born about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Mary Elizabeth Wilson on 14 Mar 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of James R. Wilson and Mary A. Arnold) was born on 25 Jan 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Nancy Victoria Potter, 73, died at 7:45 o'clock Friday night at her home near Webb's store in Sullivan county, after a long illness (14 Jul)
Survivng are five sons, Edward Potter, Clarksville, Ohio, Wiley Potter, Cincinnati, Ohio, Roy Potter, Praise, Ky., and Stacy and Clyde Potter, Bluff City, and six daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Dowell, Mrsl Stella Johnson, and Mrs. Nessie Craig of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Pearl NIchols, Knoxville, Tenn., Mrs. Hessie Rosenbaum, Bluff City, and Mrs. Carolee Swift, Cain River, N. C.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the residence, in charge of the Rev. John Buchanan, burial to follow at Shouns, Tenn. The body was removed to teh residence last evening from the Bluff City Funeral Home.

Cordia married Charles Morefield about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of William Hill H. Morefield and Darthula "Jenny" Crigger) was born about 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1930 in Washington County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married James D. Curd about 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 25 Oct 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Nov 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Curd Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lillie Bell Hall on 23 Aug 1894 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Lillie was born on 2 Dec 1875 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Feb 1950 in , Caswell County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Will Fitzpatrick about 1903. Will was born about 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leland married Nora Emma Leonard about 1907. Nora was born about 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Franklin married Pauline Dosier about 1922. Pauline was born about 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mamie married Mr. Lewis about 1929. Mr. was born about 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ross married Ida Heck about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of McGarvey "Garve" Heck and Cora Benfield) was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jason married Nina Lee Tester on 6 Jul 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nina (daughter of George Elbert Tester and Martha Nora Dunn) was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married George Thomas Huskins on 12 Jun 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Robert Huskins and Susan Hensley) was born on 13 Jul 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Oct 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4
Household 13
David W. Mink22TN KY TN
Maggie17TN TN TN
Ethel 1TN TN TN


1920 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4
Household 118
David W. Mink33TN KY TN
Maggie26TN TN TN
Ethel10TN TN TN
Kelly 7TN TN TN
Ralph 6TN TN TN
Vadie 4TN TN TN
Lucy 1TN TN TN


1930 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4
Household 112
David W. Minks43TN TN NC
Maggie38TN TN TN
Kelly A. 18TN TN TN
Ralph W. 16TN TN TN
David(Vada)14TN TN TN
Lucy12TN TN TN
Russell V. 10TN TN TN
Ella 6TN TN TN
David C. 4TN TN TN
Arley B. 1TN TN TN

David married Margaret "Maggie" Vaught about 1910. Margaret (daughter of David Cushaw Vaught and Leona Alice Gambill) was born on 25 Mar 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married John Henry Stout on 6 Apr 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Jacob N. Stout and Rachel Cordelia Forrester) was born on 13 Oct 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1962; was buried in Dunn Cemetery, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Thelma (Dunn) about 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Thelma was born about 1903 in Washington County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Blanche Pauline Hartman on 15 Jul 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Blanche was born on 31 Dec 1925; died on 9 Apr 1989 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married John H. Wills on 16 Mar 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married William Walter Loyd on 22 Feb 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Landon Carter Loyd and Mary Isabella Blevins) was born about 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Apr 1956 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Ethel R. Elliott on 6 Apr 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ethel (daughter of Asa Franklin C. Elliott and Amanda F. Dunn) was born about 1899 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died about 1944 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Dunn Cemetery, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married Maggie M. Bales on 9 Sep 1914 in Butler County, , , Ohio. Maggie (daughter of Fred Bales and Bettie Johnson) was born about 1897 in Jackson County, , , Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beulah married Charles Frederick Phillippi on 12 Sep 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of David Pierce Phillippi and Rebecca Alice Luttrell) was born on 30 Jun 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1961 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Leah Rebecca Dishman on 29 Apr 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Leah was born on 7 May 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1984 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married James Garfield Trivette about 1925. James (son of Joshua Trivette and Eliza J. Stewart) was born on 8 Dec 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 17 Jan 1989 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Trivette Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Following the death of Inez, here children Ruth and Edward Trivette lived with her aunt Della Dunn.

1930 Johnson County, TN Census
District 3
Household 14
Della Dunn 46 TN TN TN Divorced
Denver 22 TN TN TN
Booker 20 TN TN TN
Roanna 18 TN TN TN
Verna 10 TN TN TN
Ruth Trivett 8 TN NC TN
Edward Trivett 3 TN NC TN

Inez married John F. Trivette on 4 Jul 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Joshua Trivette and Eliza J. Stewart) was born on 6 Oct 1891 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Dec 1967 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Trivette Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sally married Clyde James Trivette on 9 May 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of Joshua Trivette and Eliza J. Stewart) was born on 1 Jan 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 21 Jan 1980 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Trivette Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vonie married Ruth L. Dunn about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of Hilda Dunn) was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mamie married Enoch Delano Potter on 5 Jan 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Enoch was born on 16 May 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jan 1942 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Fred Mack Dowell on 27 Jan 1951 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Fred was born on 31 Jul 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 2009 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
We are saddened to announce the passing of Billy J. Dunn, age 86, at his residence on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born February 2, 1935 to the late William Dunn and Maude Roark Dunn. Billy enjoyed fishing and he was a carpenter.. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives: Faye Lorraine Atwood Dunn and Wilma Dunn.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son Randy Dunn and wife Jean of the home; special friend: Jessie Mast; sister Olive Johnson; special friend Ernest Dunn and niece Ethel Shoemake

Booker married Lura V. May on 7 Apr 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lura (daughter of James Hamilton May and Anna Elizabeth Martin) was born on 29 Dec 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Stella Mae Riddle on 5 Nov 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Stella (daughter of William N. Riddle and Mary E. (Riddle)) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emmit married Sophia Jenkins on 22 Dec 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sophia was born about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ollie married Lillard Thomas Hammons about 1910. Lillard was born on 1 Mar 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Aug 1977; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wesley married Lola Humphries about 1915. Lola was born on 19 Feb 1901; died on 11 Aug 1991; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin married Winnie Pearl Feathers on 15 Jun 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Winnie (daughter of William Jackson Feathers and Mary Elizabeth Vest) was born on 22 Jun 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jun 1993 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verna married Joseph Fletcher Shell about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Isaac Taylor Shell and Leecy Elizabeth Feathers) was born on 2 Sep 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Aug 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Little Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rodney married Cora Lee Fair about 1929 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Cora (daughter of Lillborn Lafayette Fair and Eliza Maude Gibson) was born on 28 Apr 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Aug 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Edna Minks Leonard, age 91, of Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at her residence.

Mrs. Leonard was a native of Johnson County. She was the daughter of the late Ross M. Minks and Ida Heck Minks. In addition to her parents, her husband, Linkes J. Leonard; one brother, James E. Minks; also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Leonard was a homemaker. She was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include two sisters, Nina Lee Green and Ella M. Minks; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Mrs. Edna Minks Leonard will be conducted at 2 PM Friday, April 5, 2013, in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Pastor Lon Tobin will officiate.

The graveside committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be nephews.

James married Dorothy Mae Hawkins on 22 Jun 1953 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Dorothy was born on 27 Feb 1931 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Apr 2023 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ernest married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jerry Minks, age 77, of Elizabethton, Tennessee and formerly of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 11, 1940 to the late Jason and Nina Tester Minks.

It was Jerry's wishes to be cremated and that no funeral service is held.

Walter married Mamie O. Gentry on 29 Jul 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mamie (daughter of General George Gentry and Laura Elizabeth Shupe) was born on 19 Sep 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Aug 1965 in Chester County, , , Pennsylvania; was buried in Liberty Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kelly married Beulah Mae Arnold on 24 Dec 1930. Beulah (daughter of Wiley Lafette Arnold and Nancy Elizabeth Curry) was born on 3 Jul 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married William Nelson Lethco about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of David M. Lethco and Leah May) was born about 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lucy Milhan - MOUNTAIN CITY
MOUNTAIN CITY - Lucy Mink Perone Milhan, age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born on April 25, 1918, in Johnson County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late David and Margaret Vaught Mink. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Ethel Mink LedBetter and Vada Mink Lethco; and four brothers: Ralph Mink, Kelly Mink, Russell Mink and John Mink. Lucy was a member of the Senior Citizens Club and a member of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Floyd S. Milhan; two daughters: Barbara Bertelin and husband, Tony, of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Joann Owens; one sister, Ella Schipsi and husband, Fred, of Margate, New Jersey; two brothers: David Colonel Mink, of Elizabethton, TN, and Arley Mink, of Mountain City, TN; her beloved grandson, David Bertelin and wife, Debbie; grandchildren: James Owens Jr., Bonnie Owens and Mark Owens; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Dove and Odell Guinn; and many other special friends. Funeral Services for Lucy Mink Perone Milhan will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2006, from the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Lewis, Rev. Rex Johnson and Rev. Shannon Courtner to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church Choir. Graveside Services and Interment will follow from the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Jack Cress, Patrick Mink, Jeff Wilcox, Ed Walker, Mike Trivette and James Brewer. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Hugh Walker, Staff of Mountain City Care Center and Dr. Whitlock.

Lucy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David C. "D.C." Mink, 91, formerly of West F. Street, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.
A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late David W. and Maggie Vaught Mink. He had lived in Elizabethton for several years.
David was employed as an appliance repairman at Free Service for several years. He later was self-employed and was also a farmer. He was a member of Locust Gap Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Mink; three sisters, Ethel Ledbetter, Lucy Milhan and Vada Lethcoe; and four brothers. Ralph, R.V., Kelly and John Mink.
Survivors include a step-son, James L. Miller and wife Linda, Hampton; a step-grandson, Jeffery Miller and wife Kellie, Elizabethton; a step-great-grandson, Colin Miller; a brother, Arley Mink, Mountain City; a sister, Ella Schipsi, Margate City, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.
As per his request, he is to be cremated and no formal services are planned.

Notes:

Arley Boone Mink, age 91, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Watauga Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1928 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late David W. Mink and Margaret Vaught Mink. In addition to his parents, Arley was preceded in death by his first wife Jean Moore Mink and his second wife Edna Mae Lunceford Mink; four sisters and five brothers.

Arley was a member of Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Patrick Mink of Victoria, Australia; and several nieces and nephews. It was Arley's request to be cremated; no visitation or formal service held. His remains will be buried at Shoun's United Methodist Church cemetery.

Notes:

Clifton "Cliff" Charles Dunn, age 72 of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 05, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol, TN. Cliff was born on July 23, 1946 to the late Charles Brownlow Dunn and Blanche Pauline Hartman Dunn. In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Perkins; three brothers, Dale, Jim, and Roby Dunn.

Cliff was very active in his community. He served 20 years as a Johnson County Commissioner, 22 years in Johnson County Emergency Management, former Veterans Service Officer, former Civil Defense Coordinator, and was in charge of solid waste. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and traveling. He was an active member of the Doe Valley Sportsman Association. Cliff was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon and Sunday School teacher.

Cliff was a United States Army and National Guard Veteran.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 52 years, Callie Ann Osborne Dunn; son, Charles Dunn, Jr and wife Julie of Greenfield, Iowa; sisters, Sharon Stout and husband Jack and Barbara Dunn; brothers, Benny Dunn and wife Donna and Steve Dunn and wife Marie; grandchildren, Logan Dunn and wife Deidre, Kristin Harrison and friend Jeremy State and Hollie Harrison and friend Michael Weaver, several nieces and nephews, and special friends and neighbors.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Kenny Ray Vaught officiating. Eulogy will be given by Cliff's son, Charles Dunn. Graveside service and interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Sunset Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers are Billy Jack Stout, Brad Dunn, Jason Dunn, Sam Dunn, Frank Osborne and Keith Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Ray Pardue, Paul May, Dan Osborne, Dick Grayson, Tom Reece, Doe Valley Sportsman Members, David Shupe and Jessie Perkins.

Notes:

Roby Dunn, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his residence Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was born January 8, 1949 to the late Charles and Blanche Dunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Dale Dunn and Jimmy Dunn, sister Jane Dunn Perkins and one nephew Jeremy Dunn.

Roby managed Builders Supply for 20 years. Later he started his own construction company, Roby Dunn Construction, Inc, which is in its 20th year. Roby loved to play Black Jack, loved classic cars especially his 57 Chevy. He served on the County Commission for 16 years and also served on the Board of Directors for Mountain Youth Academy.

Those left to cherish his memory were his wife Celeste Simcox Dunn; two sons: Brad Dunn and Sam Dunn and fiancé Hannah; two daughters: Sarah Sutherland and husband Matthew and Isabella (Izzy) Dunn; five grandchildren: Jaxon, Bree, Tru, Tristan and Destiny and expecting sixth grandchild. Siblings Cliff Du (Callie Ann), Benny Dunn (Donna), Barbara Dunn, Sharon Stout (Jack), Steve Dun (Marie), several nephews and a special niece also survive.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019 in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. Service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Jim Norman officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1100 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 Sunset Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Don Bagley, Mitch Carmack, Donnie Paige, Mike Stout, Billy Jack Stout, Charles Dunn and Jason Dunn. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Bass, Mike Tavalario, Jack Stout and past and present employees of Roby Dunn Construction Inc.

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Mary Loyd Stribling, 92, Johnson City, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her residence surrounded by family.

Mrs. Stribling was born in Mountain City, TN November 24, 1923 to the late Walter and Ethel Forrester Loyd. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Dr. Herman A. Stribling, Jr. and her brother Mr. James F. Loyd.

Mrs. Stribling devoted her life to the service of others whether it was in the classroom or in her community. She will be best remembered as a most caring and beloved schoolteacher. She received her B.S. in Education from ETSU in 1945. While she taught at several schools throughout her 33-year career, she is most often associated with her time at Towne Acres Elementary. It was during her time there she was awarded Teacher of the Year for K-4 in 1986 for her school and district. As one parent of a student recalled, Mrs. Stribling was the "type of teacher who touches your heart, makes you want to learn, want to get up eagerly and go to school, want to do good, and make you do things you never thought you could do."

Mrs. Stribling was a member of the National Education Association, Tennessee Education Association, Johnson City Education Association, Delta Kappa Gamma (past president), Phi Delta Kappa, and Business & Professional Women's Club (past president). She served on the Superintendent's Advisory Council, Southern Association Accreditation Committee, and Methodist Church Board. She received many accolades during her lifetime including, Outstanding Educator of the South, Honorary Life Member PTA, Silver Poet Award (World of Poetry) '86, Outstanding Leaders in Elementary & Secondary Education '76.

Mrs. Stribling was of the Christian faith and attended Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter Dr. Vickie Grist and husband Dr. Dana Grist of Johnson City, TN; her son Dr. Buddy Stribling and wife Mrs. Debbie Stribling of Kingsport, TN; Four grandchildren Mrs. Jennifer Hite and husband Mr. Daniel Hite of Jonesborough, TN, Dr. Kathryn Grist of Johnson City, TN, Ms. Madison Stribling and Mr. Alex Stribling of Kingsport, TN; Great-Grandson Finnegan Hite of Jonesborough, TN; Sister-In-Law Mrs. Mildred Loyd, Houston, TX; Two nephews Mr. Leonard Loyd and wife Mrs. Karen Loyd of Cypress, TX, and Mr. Paul Loyd and wife Mrs. Barbara Loyd of Fredericksburg, TX.

The family would like to express their deepest thanks and gratitude to her primary caregiver, Mrs. Helen Burrough, for her tremendous love and care she demonstrated over the years attending to Mrs. Stribling. Special thanks to friends Mrs. Sandra Keebler and Mrs. Becky Hale for their friendship and care. Also thanks to Dr. Paul Brown, Jr, Melissa Leake, and staff of Johnson City Internal Medicine as well as Dr. Chad Drey of State of Franklin OBGYN Associates for their compassionate care. Sincere thanks to Mountain States Hospice for their kindness.

The family will receive friends at Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services of Johnson City on Friday August 26, 2016 from 6:00pm-8:00pm as well as at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church on Saturday August 27, 2016 beginning at 12:30pm. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Stribling will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday August 27, 2016 at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church with Reverends Mark Gooden and Michael Lester officiating. Private inurnment will be at Monte Vista Memorial Park.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations in memory of Mrs. Stribling may be made to either Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church's Pastor's Discretionary Fund or Children's Department.

Edwin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Chester Clyde "Pete" Graybeal about 1945. Chester (son of Calton Lesley Graybeal and Bessie Ann Eastridge) was born on 31 Dec 1923 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 30 Jun 1972 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joyce Nell Brown Smiley age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 5th, 2018 at the Mountain City Care Center following an extended illness.

She was Born November 19, 1930, in Mountain City. Nell is preceded in death by her parents Leah Rebecca Dishman Dunn and William Eduyth Dunn. Nell is also preceded in death by her husband Albert Brown, Son Junior Brown, Daughter-in-law Linda Shull Brown, Brothers and Sisters Retha Dunn, Orville Dunn, Mable Barlow, Leona Pennington, Edd Dunn, Trula Lipford, and Louise Robinson.

Nell worked for many years in the textile industry with Leco, Levis, and Burlington manufactures. When Nell wan't working, she enjoyed quilting, gardening, traveling, but most of all she enjoyed taking care of her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her Daughter Maxine and husband Bob Arnold; Sisters Beulah Clampitt and Laura Dunn Lipford; Brothers Everett, Earnest, and Bob Dunn. Grandchildren Steve Brown and wife Robin, Brian Arnold and wife Davina, Mechelle Arney, Christie Arnold Atwood and husband Tracy.

Great Grandchildren Caleb and Megan Brown; Caden and Troy Arnold; Dalton Atwood; Will, Myles, and Brady Arney; Deana, Makynna, and Savanna Younce.Special Cousin; Herman and Ruby Stout. Special thanks to her friends at the Mountain City Care Center, who loved and treated her like family.

Funeral Services for Nell Brown Smiley will be conducted at 7 pm. Tuesday October 09, 2018, at the Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Steven Spencer officiating. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service with burial will be held at 10 am. Wednesday, October 10, 2018, in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers are Steve Brown, Brian Arnold, Tracy and Dalton Atwood, Caden and Troy Arnold, and Will Arney. Honorary Pallbearers; Caleb Brown, Brady and Miles Arney, Dan Lipford, Dr. John Whitlock, and Dr. Daniel Jones. Music under the direction of the Church Choir.

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Burchell Ray Dunn, age 81 of Mountain City passed away on Friday May 17, 2019, at the VA Medical Center Mountain Home, Tennessee. Burchell was born in Shouns, Tennessee on November 23, 1937, to the late Fred and Pearl Dunn. In addition to his parents, Burchell is preceded in death by two brothers, Dwayne Dunn and Burnis Dunn.

Burchell served in the US Army as a member of the Military Police from 1960-62. After completing his time in the Army, Burchell made a living working as a carpenter. Burchell enjoyed spending his free time on the banks of a mountain stream with his fishing pole and enjoying nature.

Burchell leaves behind two sons, Donald Stout of Bay City, MI and Kevin Stout of Mountain City, TN; a sister, Patty Dunn Lanahan of PA; a brother, Darrell Dunn of PA; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; special friends, Gary Cooper, Bill Dunn, and Ernest Dunn.

Graveside service and internment will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at the Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN. Military Honors will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard.

Daniel married Barbara Ann Ellis on 26 Mar 1957 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, . Barbara (daughter of Walter U. Ellis and Martha L. Roark) was born on 18 May 1939 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Jun 2022 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Patsy "Tine" Eggers passed away on Saturday November 17, 2018 at her residence. She was born On January 8th, 1942, in Shouns, TN to the late Garfield Trivette and Vira Martin Trivette. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Ottis Trivette, Clay Trivette, Verdie Mae Stout, Eula Faye Courtner, Bob Trivette, Dean Trivette, Arlis Trivette, and her best friend Maxine King.

Tine worked for many years at the Mountain City Glove Plant. When she wasn't working, she loved working in her flower garden. She was a member of the Rainbow Mennonite Church. Those left to cherish Tine's memory are her three sons; Steve Eggers and wife Sharon, Jimmy Eggers and wife Tonnie, Timmy Eggers and wife Barbara all of Mtn City, TN, two brothers Bill Trivette and Rod Trivette; seven grandchildren, Derek Steven Eggers, Jessica Renee Eggers, Tiffany Minks, Megan Sedgwick, Heather Minks, Anna Morefield, and Rebecca Condon; twelve Great-Grandchildren, one special Great-Granddaughter, Serenity Mae Alexander, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Patsy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ted Trivett, age 94, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Watauga Medical Center. He was born on March 2, 1923 to the late Clyde James Trivett and Sally Ethel Martin Trivett. In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Juanita Marie Walsh Trivett; sisters: Wilma Trivett Walsh and Margie Trivett Taylor and brother, Johnie Glenn Trivette; brothers-in-law: Wade Taylor, Dana Walsh, Luther Rupard and Sam Taylor.

Ted owned and operated his own sawmill for many years. He loved being outdoors and had a special love for sawmill work. He was an avid coon hunter. He studied forestry and fire- fighting techniques with the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a great story teller and loved spending time with his family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memories include his sons: Ted 'Junior' Trivett and wife Mary, Gary Trivett and wife Tracy; daughter, Phyllis Lipford and husband Glenn, all of Mountain City, TN; sisters: Gladys Rupard of Laurel Bloomery, TN and Irene Taylor of Mountain City, TN; brother, Earl Trivette of Mountain City, TN; sister-in-law, Cathleen 'Kitty' Trivette; special neighbor, Lois Combs; special caregiver, Barbara Sexton; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Rainbow Cemetery with Glenn Lipford III and Kenneth Phipps officiating. Pallbearers will be Glenn Lipford III, Tyler Trivett, Jamey Icenhour and David Martin.

Ted married Juanita Marie Walsh on 18 Aug 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Juanita (daughter of Cecil Walsh and Addie Mae Moretz) was born on 25 Dec 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jun 2016 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rainbow Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Irene Taylor, age 93 of 919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, Tennessee, surrounded by his family, passed away on Thursday January 24, 2019 in the Mountain City Care Center. Irene was born in Mountain City, TN, on August 3, 1925 to Clyde Trivette and Sally Martin Trivette and is also is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Sam E. Taylor as well as brothers Glenn and Ted Trivette, and Wilma Walsh and Margie Taylor.



Irene was a charter member of the Calvary Baptist Church, she loved flower gardening digging herbs and just the outdoors in general.

Her survivors include daughter Alma Howard, Mtn City, Tn. Son Jim Taylor, Mountain City, TN.

Sister Gladys Rupard, Laurel Bloomery, TN Brother Earl Trivette of Mountain City, TN. Grandchildren Jeffrey Harrison, Jimmy Taylor, Michael Taylor, and David Taylor.

The funeral service for Irene will be conducted on Sunday January 27, 2019 in the Charles B Hux Chapel of Hux & Lipford at 7 pm. with Rev. Steven Spencer to officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 pm. Graveside services will be conducted on Monday morning at 11 am in the Reece cemetery everyone is asked to assemble at the cemetery at 10 45 am.

Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Harrison, Michael Tanner, David Taylor, Jimmy Taylor, J.R. Trivette, and Jim Taylor.

Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Hodge, and Mike Brooks.

Irene married Samuel Edward Taylor about 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of John Garfield Taylor and Nora Mae Morefield) was born on 9 Feb 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Aug 2003 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reece Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gladys “Maw” Rupard, 89, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022, at Franklin Woods Hospital. She was surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband Luther Rupard, Her mother and father, Clyde and Sallie Trivette, and her sisters Irene Taylor, Margie Taylor, and Wilma Walsh. Her brothers, Ted and Glenn Trivette.

Those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Earl Trivette, Her children, Patsy Galliher and husband Chris, Benny Rupard and wife Phyllis, Judy Howard, Tammy Grindstaff, and husband, Bob. She has 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Everyone in the community knew her by “Maw.” She was a friend to anyone that knew her. She will be deeply missed by so many. Special Thanks to Barbara Denney, Becky Goins, and Amedisys Home Health for helping with care during her illness.

Graveside services for Gladys “Maw” Rupard will be conducted on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 3 pm from the Reece Memorial Cemetery with John Hammett and Spencer Roark to officiate.

Honorary pallbearers include Bob Grindstaff, Chris Galliher, Josh Key, Cole Howard, Larry Trivette, and Ted Trivett, Jr.

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James Elbert Johnson, age 76, of Creston, NC, passed away in his home on Saturday, October 13, 2018. James was born December 1, 1941 to the late Booker T. and Lura May Johnson. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sisters Lois Lipford and Margaret Glen, brothers Cecil Johnson, Robert Johnson, and his twin brother John Johnson, sister-in-law Deanna Potter Johnson, brothers-in-law Otis Forrester and Ralph Lipford, a niece Tammie Graybeal, nephews Allen Lipford and Adam Taylor, and his brother-in-law Clifford Treadway, who held a special place in his heart.

James lived and farmed in Creston, NC for all his adult life, making a living as a tobacco and cattle farmer. When James was not working the farm, he enjoyed collecting knives and guns and fishing for trout in the cool mountain streams of North Carolina. James attended Corinth Baptist Church in Mountain City for many years.

Those left to cherish James memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce Magdalene Potter Johnson, nieces Jane, Penny, Delores, Michelle, Terri, Tarrina; nephews James, Kenny, Benny, Keith, Steve, Gary, William, Terry, Tony, Bobby, Greg, Michael, and Shane; sisters-in-law Mae Johnson, Betty Johnson, Sue Potter Treadway, and Marilyn Potter Graybeal; brother-in-law Lenny Glenn.

Active Pallbearers will be nephews: Ricky Osborne, Shane Blevins, Michael Potter, Gary Johnson, Keith Johnson, and James Forrester. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Johnson, James Keller, Greg Graybeal, Freddy Forrester, and Lundy Taylor.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 16, 2018, from 2pm to 3pm at the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel in Mountain City, Tennessee with a graveside service to follow, with Brother Billy Morefield to officiate, at the Johnson-Potter Cemetery, 2811 Roundabout Road, Creston, North Carolina.

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Earl William Dunn, age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He was born on September 6, 1930 to the late George Washington Dunn and Stella Mae Riddle Dunn. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by a sister, Edith Sexton; brothers: George Washington 'June' Dunn, Orville Dunn and Paul Dunn; special nephew, Bob Sexton.

Earl was a United States Army Veteran and served during the Korean War. Most people knew him from his recycling business, which he worked in for about sixty years. He enjoyed his work and really enjoyed being with people and talking. He also was a member of the 'Hardee's Breakfast Crew' and enjoyed his mornings there every day. Earl was a kind and generous person and had a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. He was of Pentecostal faith and the best part of his life was when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior.

Those left to cherish his memories include his sister, Betty Phillips; special nieces, Kathy Hill and husband Joe, Ann Largent and husband Lawrence and Trula Shepherd and husband Lonnie; several more special nieces and nephews; special friends, Larry Dunn and Landon Reece; his special friend that came and sang to him, Johnny Jones.

Graveside service and interment with military honors conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Sunset Memorial Park with Pastor James Gentry officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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Betty Phillips, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born on October 17, 1934 to the late George Dunn and Stella Riddle Dunn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Edith Sexton; brothers, Orville Dunn, Paul Dunn, George Dunn Jr., Earl Dunn, and grandson, Zach Hill.

Betty loved the Lord and was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother. She loved her family and never met a stranger.

Those left to cherish her memories include special friend, Joe Giroso,; son, Junior Phillips; daughters, Kathy Hill and husband Joe, Ann Largent and husband Lawrence; special granddaughter that was raised as her daughter, Breionna Blevins; special niece, Trula Shepherd and husband Lonnie; grandchildren, Tim Gentry, Lawrence Largent Jr.; great grandchildren, Brayden Largent, Dennis Blevins, Faith Blevins, Pipper Blevins; special friend and buddy, Voreda Gentry, and several nieces and nephews.

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Ella Mae Owens, age 82, of Cherryville, North Carolina and formerly of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 03, 2018 at the CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 30, 1935 to the late Emmett and Sofie Morefield. In addition to her parents, Ella was preceded in death by her husband Jess Owens, granddaughter, Jessica Tester and several sisters and brothers.

Ella loved to color, sing, listen to the radio and watch the Andy Griffith show and Golden Girls. Prior to her declining health, she loved to cook and would make wonderful meals for her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memories include daughters; Linda Hayworth and husband Darrell, Judy Dunn, and Vickie Courtner and husband Jack; sons, Ronnie Owens, Donnie Owens, and Jessie 'Jim' Owens and wife Melissa; sister, Roxie Morefield; brothers: Burl Morefield and Emmett ; 'June' Morefield; 20 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Steele officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, VA. Pallbearers will be Danny Arnold, Jessie Bays, David Bays, Nathan Owens, Steve Arnold and Doug Puckett.

Ella married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Geneva Ida Campbell about 1933 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Geneva (daughter of Floyd Joseph Campbell and Sudia Harriet Scalf) was born on 7 Dec 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Dec 1997 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Herbert H. Curde, age 88, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center, following an extended illness. Herbert was born in Carter County to the late Alvin and Pearl Feathers Curde. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Hall and Ruth DeSilvey; and two brothers, Ted Curde and James C. Curde.

Herbert was a United States Air Force veteran, where he served as a military policeman and he retired from the Elizabethton Electric System after 42 years of service. He was a member of Brick Christian Church, where he was an elder. Herbert loved farming, gardening and never knew a stranger, he was always willing to help others. He was an avid UT sports fan and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. But most importantly, was the love of his life, Ardith.

Those left to cherish his memory include the love of his life and his wife of 67 years, Ardith Hyder Curde, of the home; two daughters, Patti Buck and husband Keith, of Johnson City and Mikki Morrell and husband Ned, of Kingsport; four grandchildren, Shannon Banner, of Johnson City, Cody Buck, of Johnson City, Brookney Morrell and Brandi Morrell, both of Kingsport; one great grandson, Brayln Banner; one brother, Frank Curde, of Elizabethton; one sister, Grace Bellott, of Memphis, TN; and a brother-in-law, Bill Hyder. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Herbert H. Curde will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Ernie Depew, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ned Morrell, Nathan Morrell, Neal Morrell and Jennifer Trent. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday or at the residence of a daughter, Patti Buck, at other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Keith Buck, Ned Morrell, Cody Buck, Gary Hyder, Tommy Bellott and DeJuane Sheffield. Honorary pallbearers will be former co-workers of Elizabethton Electric System and members of Brick Christian Church.

Herbert married Ardith B. Hyder on 3 Mar 1951 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Ardith (daughter of Estel Fletcher Hyder and Geneva Livingston) was born on 3 Dec 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Oct 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Ralph Eugene Smith on 27 Sep 1947 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Ralph (son of William Albert Smith and Bessie M. Taylor) was born on 18 Mar 1920 in , Knox County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Jun 2008 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PINEY FLATS - Loretta Curd Smith, 87, of Piney Flats, TN passed away on November 19, 2019.

Born in Watauga, TN, she was the daughter of the late Spencer Rodney Curd and the late Cora Lee Fair Curd. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Patsy Curd, three brothers, Charles, Tony Wren and Clinton Dewayne Curd and one sister-in-law Sandra Curd.

She was a member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church. Loretta was a Tupperware manager for 32 years. She LOVED TO TALK and to meet new people. She loved to cook and loved making bread and cakes for other people. She had many friends and she believed in telling she loved them while they were living.

She is survived by her loving husband and best friend Herman S. Smith; three sons, Chip Smith of Piney Flats, TN, Jeffrey Smith of Spring Hill, TN and Tony Smith of Jessup, MD; five grandchildren, Timmy, Emily, Grace Smith, Joshua and Anastasia Smith; two great grandchildren Rachael and Madison Smith, one sister-in-law, Kim Curd and several nieces and nephews. She also loved the children she babysat. They called her "Mimi" and she called them her adopted grandchildren; Gavin Grizzle, Rachel Hamilton, Kimberlyn and Jonathan King, Josh and Jonathan Gregory.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:00 am in the Poplar Ridge Cemetery.

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Dave Minks, age 74, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 3, 1947 to the late Ernest Clate Minks and Verna Dean Cunningham Minks. Dave liked camping and porch sitting, and loved his Ford vehicles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by aunts and uncles.

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Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Cara E. Minks of the home; one daughter: Brenda Minks of Mountain City, TN; two sons: Ronnie Minks and Jeff Minks, both of Mountain City, TN; one sister: Jean Reece of Mountain City, TN; his special doggie Gracie; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nephews and cousins. Special friends Doug Pierce, David Bunting and Ruby McConnell also survive.

It was Dave’s wish to be cremated and wanted no formal services.

James married Dorris Cloe Fritts on 12 Apr 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dorris (daughter of Joseph Milburn Fritts and Nancy Gertrude "Gertie" Lowe) was born on 22 Nov 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1993 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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