Sarah J. Smith

Sarah married John O. Potter about 1861 in North Carolina, , , . John (son of Enoch Potter and Hannah E. Stout) was born in Oct 1843 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 14 Jun 1911 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in John O. Potter Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Enoch married Catherine Susannah Potter on 21 Sep 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Potter and Mary Main) was born on 23 Nov 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 Nov 1959 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Polly married John Dillard Allen about 1902. John was born on 15 Jun 1878 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 14 Dec 1927 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Hampton Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Nancy Jane Roark about 1904. Nancy was born on 2 Apr 1886 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 May 1965 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Enoch married Minnie Bell Brewer about 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Alexander L. Brewer and Susan Fritts) was born on 11 Jul 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1987 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mason married Cazzie Creniece Roark on 9 Nov 1934 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Cazzie (daughter of Audie Asbury Roark and Sylvania Dianna Mahala) was born on 10 Mar 1915 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 2005 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vada P. Eggers, age 85, of Damascus, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mrs. Eggers was born in Rock Creek, N.C., a daughter of the late James and Janie Roark Potter, and lived in Damascus most of her life.
She was the widow of the Rev. I. Blaine Eggers and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Glade Spring. She was also preceded in death by three brothers.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Lavone) Widener and Mrs. Bert (Brenda) Snodgrass, both of Damascus; two sisters, Ella Price of West Jefferson, N.C., and Mary Buchanan of Mountain City, Tenn.; three grandsons, Scottie Widener, Travis Dyson and Brent Dyson; one great-grandson, Tyler Widener; one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Widener; granddaughter-in-law, Robin Widener; several nieces and nephews; sons-in-law, Dennis Widener and Bert Snodgrass.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. in Pleasant View Baptist Church with Herman Widener, the Rev. Carl Wilson, the Rev. Tim Stevens and the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus.

Nevada married Rev. Ivan Blaine Eggers about 1938. Ivan (son of Cartie Eggers and Lillie Bell Guy) was born on 10 Mar 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 20 Dec 1996 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Madison married Ruby Woodards about 1941 in North Carolina, , , . Ruby was born about 1922; died about 1996 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Reece Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Irene Andrews of Elizabethton, TN entered her heavenly home on Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022. She passed away peacefully at the Hermitage Healthcare Facility where she had resided for the last few years. She was born on March 9, 1924, to Frank and Minnie Potter of Butler, TN. She married James "Hugh" Andrews in 1949 who was the love of her life and preceded her in death in 1986. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Bonnie Ward, Verdie Stanton, Maude Ward, Don Potter, JC Potter, and Kate Stanton.

She is survived by a brother, Boyd Potter of Delaware, her children, Naomi Henderson of Orlando, Florida, Leona Woodring, (Butch) of Chuckey, TN, Lois Carty and Alan Andrews of Elizabethton, TN, her beloved grandchildren, Thomas Geisler, Bo and Kyndall Henderson, Jeff Guinn, Justin Adams, Megan Renfro, and Kristina, Sadie and Ben Andrews. She had four great grandchildren, Nicholas and Eliana Guinn and Bracken and Addison Renfro. Her grandchildren were the absolute joy of her life and they all loved spending time with her. She is also survived by her dear friend, Billie Powell of Elizabethton.

Irene was a member of East Side Baptist Church where she especially loved and enjoyed her Sunday School Class. She was a friend to everyone, and she never met a stranger. She had a way of always making everyone feel extra special. Irene loved the outdoors which was obvious by her beautiful flowers and immaculate yard which she loved to work in.

She will be laid to rest at Dyson Grove Cemetery where a memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Nellie Kate Potter Stanton, age 89, of Rogersville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence. Nellie was born on July 21, 1931 in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late Enoch Franklin “Frank” Potter and Minnie Brewer Potter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Robert J. Stanton on March 10, 2013; her sisters, Bonnie (Robert) Ward, Verdie (Carl) Stanton and Maude (Leon) Ward; her brothers, Don (Pearl) Potter and J.C. Potter; her sister-in-law, Edna Potter; and a brother-in-law, James Andrews.

Nellie accepted Christ as her Saviour at 12 years of age at Dyson Grove Baptist Church in Butler, Tennessee. After her marriage to Robert J. Stanton, she joined West View Baptist Church in Rogersville, Tennessee, which was her loving church family. Nellie had worked as a manager of a laundromat and will be very missed by all that knew her.

Those left to cherish Nellie’s many wonderful memories include two sons, Dr. Tom Stanton and his wife, Pat, Morristown; Tim Stanton and his wife Kim, Raleigh, NC; a sister, Irene Andrews, of Elizabethton; a brother, John B. Potter, of Wilmington, NC; granddaughters: Tenecia, Beth, Katy and Audrey; grandsons, Thomas Odom, Patrick (Katie), Philip (Jessica) and Nathan; great granddaughters: Olivia, Sophia, Mia and Norah; and great grandsons, Cooper, Colby and Noah; and her sister-in-law, Rosie Potter. Also, she leaves many nieces and nephews. Nellie loved every member of her family greatly.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Nellie Kate Potter Stanton was conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in the Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with her sons providing the eulogy.

Nellie married Robert J. Stanton about 1949. Robert (son of Thomas Arthur Stanton and Fannie B. Ward) was born on 26 Dec 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 2013 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joyce Magdalene Potter Johnson was called home on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her home with her dear niece Michelle Treadway by her side. Joyce was born December 2, 1941 in Creston, NC to the late Mason Lee Potter and Cazzie Crenice Roark Potter. Joyce attended Baptist Home Church and Corinth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years James Johnson; her sisters Deanna Potter Johnson and Sue Potter Treadway; brothers-in-law Jimmy Calvin Graybeal, Clifford Treadway and Robert Johnson. Also she was preceded in death by her family-in-law Margaret Glenn, Lois Lipford, Cecil Johnson and John Johnson. She worked for and retired from Hanes after 30 plus years. Prior to that she worked for Kennit Canning and Jennersville rose gardens. Joyce also worked on newspapers and enjoyed yard sales, flea markets and gardening.

Survivors include: niece and caregiver Michelle Lynn Treadway; sister Marilyn Potter Graybeal; nieces Terri Graybeal, Tarriana Osborne and Deloris Taylor; nephews Greg Graybeal, Michael Potter, Shane Blevins, Bobby Carpenter, Tony Johnson, Ricky Osborne and Chad Blevins; sister-in-law Mae Johnson. Several other nieces and nephews and special friend Betty Ann Davis also survive.

A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Johnson Potter Cemetery with Rev. Billy Morefield officiating. Pallbearers were Greg Graybeal, Michael Potter, Shane Blevins, Ricky Osborne, Mason Osborne, Cole Blevins, Gavin Blevins, Malachi Osborne and Chad Blevins. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Johnson, Keith Johnson and Gary Johnson.

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Hurbbie James Potter, age 77, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. He was born August 30, 1942 to the late Madison and Ruby Potter. Hurbbie is also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Potter, January 24, 2018, daughter, Gina Potter and brother, Gerald Potter.

Hurbbie's favorite hobbies included trading and collecting all kinds of different things. He loved to go arrowhead hunting and being a tool and die maker.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Tina Osborne; sons, Dale Potter and Timmy Potter and wife LeeAnn; sisters, Linda Reavis and Betty Caldwell; brothers, David Potter and Joey Potter; grandchildren, Sharley French, Shelby Potter, Kelsey Potter, Austin Osborne, Amanda Potter, Sydni Potter and Emily Potter; great grandchildren, Issabella, Amillia and Tristan Eckert; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Mountain City Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Minister Buddy Morefield and Dwayne Dickson will be officiating with pallbearers; Jimmy Garr, Randy Garr, Ricky Garr, Randy Thomas, Jamie Thomas, and Sam Thomas

A graveside service will immediately follow at Reece Cemetery, Mountain City, TN.