Paulina Reece

Paulina married Wiliam Oscar Cornett about 1832. Wiliam was born about 1806 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Reuben married Mary D. Eller on 25 Nov 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Eller and Melvina Maxwell) was born on 26 Dec 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1943 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cornett Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Samuel E. Payton McQueen about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of John B. McQueen and Abigail Nave) was born on 24 Dec 1839 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wills Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milburn married Olive C. Shoun about 1870 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Olive (daughter of Samuel E. Shoun and Mary Rebecca McCowan) was born on 26 Oct 1856 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 1941 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cornett Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Magnolia Sturgill about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Magnolia was born about 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Pearl Amanda Henderson about 1916. Pearl was born about 1899; died about 1922; was buried in Cornett Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Myrtle Jenkins about 1920 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Myrtle was born on 14 Jan 1948 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Oct 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cornett Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Effie E. Taylor about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Effie (daughter of Andrew Jackson Taylor and Sarah Calona Curd) was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Johnson County News," Wednesday, May 11, 1944 MRS. S. F. MOREFIELD
Mrs. F. S. Morefield, age 76, died at the home of her daughter, Ms. John Taylor of Laurel Bloomery community Friday afternoon after a lingering illness.
Her husband, S. F. Morefield preceded her in death a number of years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Vaught and Mrs. John Taylor, two sisters, Mrs. N. D. Owens, of Damascus, Virginia and Mrs. Will Pennington, Marion, Virginia; one brother, E. C. McQueen, of Crochranville, Pa., twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the family cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock with Rev. Wilmer Robbins and Rev. A. E. Brown officiating.
Pallbearers were James Taylor, James Vaught, Robey Howard, Jr., Lee Watson, Mack Cornett, John Taylor, Robert Vaught and Bud Jenkins. The granddaughters were flower girls.

Family/Spouse: Daniel Morefield. Daniel (son of Harriet Morefield) was born about 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Norman Dick Owens about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Norman (son of Larkin Owens and Elvira Louvenia Davis) was born on 1 Oct 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Nov 1941 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Mock Cemetery, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Karl William Cornett, age 94, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 25, 1924 to the late George B. and Effie Taylor Cornett in Mountain City, TN. In addition to his parents, Karl was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Cornett in 1978, son-in-law, Vance Gentry in 2013 and nephew, Bobby Wilson. He married his best friend, Edith Crowder on January 4, 1947. They were married for 71 years.

Karl attended Johnson County High School but was drafted in the United States Army during World War II in 1944, achieving rank of Sergeant. He was stationed in the Pacific during World War II in Okinawa. Upon returning home in 1946, Karl finished school and obtained his GED.He was of non-denominational faith.

Most people in Mountain City and surrounding areas know Karl from Cornett Furniture Store, which was started by Karl and his parents in 1949. His parents helped operate the business until their death. After their passing, Karl operated the store with his wife Edith for a total of 69 years. He was an avid golfer, having shot his age numerous times. He was also a gifted fisherman.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Edith Crowder Cornett, children, Joyce Matheson of Mountain City, TN, Judy Gentry of Shady Valley, TN, Aaron Cornett and wife Ann of Mountain City, TN, grandchildren, Melissa Eller and husband Richard, Pam Matheson, Karla Andrews and husband Walt, Kristy Bishop and husband Steven, Matthew Cornett and wife Mackenzie, great grandchildren, Chloe and Zachary Eller, William Andrews, Lauryn and Levi Bishop, Ace and Knox Cornett, sister-in-law, Chessie Cornett, sister, Barbara Wilson and husband Alf, brother, George B. Cornett Jr. and wife Carmie, several nieces and nephews and many special friends and neighbors.

A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Jerome Frandle and Robert Johnson to officiate.

Graveside service and interment with military honors conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Matthew Cornett, Steven Bishop, Walt Andrews, Richard Eller, Zachary Eller, William Andrews, Mel Melissaris. Honorary pallbearers are Darnell Kilgore, Carl Culver, Norman Culver, Hoover Gallaway, Jim White, Andrew Hoots, Tom Hoots, Hyte Crowder, Dr. Fernandez, and Dr. James Shine.

Karl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]