Catherine Weitzel

Catherine married Lewis Wills, Jr. about 1804. Lewis (son of Lewis Wills, Sr. and Catherine Dick) was born on 1 Apr 1784 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jul 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wills Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph Shoun. Joseph (son of Leonard Shoun and Barbara Schlemp) was born on 27 Feb 1803 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 May 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Sophia J. McGowan on 22 Jan 1842 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sophia was born about 1823 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susanna married Robert William Keyes on 3 Dec 1840 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born on 9 Jan 1814 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Russell married Elizabeth Rebecca Duff on 28 Feb 1849 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born on 20 Apr 1826 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 11 Jan 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wills Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1870 Johnson County Census, Sarah is the Head of Household. Living with her are her father-in-law, Jesse Cole, 89; her mother-in-law, Celia Brown Cole, 85; her sister-in-law, Deliah Cole; and Rosannah Cole, 62.

Sarah married George Washington Cole on 8 Jun 1854 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Jessee Cole and Celia Brown) was born on 9 May 1819 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Sarafina C. Wagner before 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarafina (daughter of Joseph Wagner and Nancy Wagner) was born about 1838 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married William B. Stout on 3 Jun 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Daniel Stout and Sarah Tidwell) was born on 18 Apr 1827 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jul 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married John Cable after 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Conrad Cable and Mary Whitehead) was born about 1812 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Mary Isabella Elrod on 3 Mar 1857 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Calloway "Calvin" Elrod and Francis Louisa "Fanny" Jones) was born on 15 Aug 1841 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 27 Feb 1910 in Wheeler County, , , Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Isaac Erwin Wilson on 16 Sep 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of Andrew Wilson and Elizabeth McQueen) was born on 27 Jan 1831 in Mountain City, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 1883 in Mountain City, , Johnson County, Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Lewis Garland, Jr. on 7 Apr 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lewis (son of James Lewis Garland, Sr. and Susannah Cole) was born on 8 Feb 1843 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married David Henry Cress on 6 Feb 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Nicholas S. Cress and Susan Colbaugh) was born about 1842 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Macon married Ginnie M. Grant on 14 Oct 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ginnie was born about 1845. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Martha C. "Mattie" Brown on 11 Dec 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born in Jul 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Eliza McConnell on 27 Jun 1888 in Washington County, , , Virginia. Mary (daughter of J. Abraham Alexander McConnell and Mary A. Hope) was born on 13 Nov 1860 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 13 Jan 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Richard D. Hawkins on 24 Jan 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Richard (son of Richard W. Hawkins and Elizabeth (Hawkins)) was born about 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lavena married Emanuel Hoosier Mock on 23 May 1867 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Emanuel was born on 8 Jan 1838 in , Washington County, Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Lucy L. Bauguess on 2 Feb 1914 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Lucy (daughter of Tyree Vance Bauguess and Susan Elizabeth Smith) was born in Aug 1893 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married John Webster Shoun on 11 Oct 1887 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . John was born on 13 Sep 1855 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 30 Aug 1932 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eulalia married John Z. Neal on 1 Dec 1882 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, . John was born in Aug 1861 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Delorah Reece on 14 Mar 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Delorah was born about 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Isaac and Russell were twins.

Isaac married Martha Washington Walker on 25 Oct 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 22 Jan 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DEATH: Drowned in a spring when he was young.

Cyrus married Elva L. Crosswhite about 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elva (daughter of Landon C. Crosswhite and Caroline Buckles) was born in Jul 1861 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sallie Victoria Johnson on 17 Dec 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born on 16 Mar 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 May 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Abner Lafayette Trivette about 1865. Abner (son of John E. Trivette and Mary Presnell) was born about 1861 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 2 Dec 1932 in Fremont County, , , Colorado; was buried in Union Highland Cemetery, , Fremont County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabel married Andrew J. Hinkle on 25 Dec 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of John Hinkle and Elizabeth Arrowood) was born in Nov 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 1928; was buried in Wright Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Russell married Sallie Morefield about 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born in Mar 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lemuel married Mary Matilda Robinson about 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Nicholas G. Robinson and Mary Ann Howard) was born in Feb 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Aug 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lemuel married Cora Josephine Tilley on 26 Oct 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of William C. Tilley and Susannah B. (Tilley)) was born about 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jessie married Hanna Cordelia Dugger Arnold on 21 Jul 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hanna (daughter of John Henry Arnold and Elizabeth D. Robinson) was born in 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Oregon, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anetta married John Garland Wilson about 1892. John was born about 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Stacy Fletcher on 3 Feb 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Stacy (son of Martin Fletcher and Mary A. Adams) was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lewis married Kate P. Phillips on 16 Apr 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Kate was born on 14 Mar 1890 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 2 Nov 1952 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Edward Haynes Wills about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of Baxter G. Wills and Mary Elizabeth (Wills)) was born on 9 Mar 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1979 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wills Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alta married John Robert Peoples on 24 Mar 1939 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . John (son of Mack Henry Peoples and Ossie Lucinda Young) was born about 1914 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Jun 1922 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, May 5, 1965
MRS. CARRIE SHOUN DIES IN WASHINGTON
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Victoria Cole Shoun, 86 years old, who passed away May 4 after a brief illness in Cashmere, Wash. are tentatively set for Monday, May 10 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, Doe Valley.
She was the widow of the late Walter Shoun and the daughter of the late Albert and Delray Reece Cole.
Mrs. Shoun had made her home in Cashmere since the death of her husband 27 years ago.
She is survived by three sons, H. Maine Shoun, Boise, Idaho; C. Otis Shoun, Cashmere, Wash., and Burley H. Shoun, Mountain City; two brothers, Dudley Cole, Cochranville, Pa., Blaine C. Cole, Rt. 3, Mountain City; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Gore, Kirkland, Wash. seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
The body is expected to arrive here sometime Saturday night.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements.
Interment will be in Shoun cemetery.

Carrie married Walter Garfield Shoun about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Peter Parker Shoun and Louisa C. Moore) was born on 3 Feb 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Mar 1938 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Burley Shoun Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Venia E. Lowe on 6 Oct 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Venia (daughter of Abrahan Rufus Lowe and Elizabeth Norris) was born on 5 Nov 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Mar 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Thomas Kendrick Garland about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of Ambrose Garland and Lucinda Blevins) was born on 10 Dec 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Oct 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wyatt married Susie (Cole) about 1916 in Washington County, , , Virginia. Susie was born about 1892 in Washington County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, June 4, 1969
DEATHS
Willie C. Garland, 73, RFD 6, Johnson City (Central Community), died in Veterans Administration Hospital, Mountain Home, Saturday, 7:00 p.m., after a brief illness. He was a native of Johnson County (Doe Valley Community), but had made his home in Carter County for the past 12 years. He was a son of the late Russell F. Garland and Sallie Morefield Garland and was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corp. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Garland, Johnson City; one son, Farris C. Garland, Memphis; five daughters, Mrs. Faye DeLoach, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Gertrude Kloth, El Cajon, Calif., Mrs. Effie Lusk, San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Betty Weatherman, Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Tedd S. Garland, Knoxville; one sister, Mrs. Kate Nave, Dallas, Ore.; two brothers, Grant Garland, The Dalles Ore., and Lynn Garland, Dallas, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from Sinking Creek Baptist Church Monday, 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Reece Harris and Rev. Tom Biggers officiating. Burial was in Happy Valley memorial Park.
Pall-bearers[sic] were Dayton Buck, Carl Murphy, Milt Fair, Claude Lothery, Tom Crowe and Don Street.
Honorary pall-bearers was the Senior Men's Bible class of Sinking Creek Baptist Church
Flower-bearers: Fidelis Class of Sinking Creek Baptist Church and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Willie married Lillie Ossie Arnold about 1821 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of John Henry Arnold and Elizabeth D. Robinson) was born about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Dec 1970 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Chelsie May Robinson about 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Chelsie (daughter of David R. Robinson and Sallie Sophronia Pleasant) was born on 28 Feb 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jul 1971 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Audie married Maude P. Nave about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Maude (daughter of Henry Lawson Nave and Lillie Belle Pleasant) was born on 19 Sep 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cleo married Alta Bernice Forrester about 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alta (daughter of Oscar Conley Forrester and Ella M. Tester) was born about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dana married Nina Easter Davis on 22 Sep 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nina (daughter of William Hamilton Davis and Winona Safronia "Winnie" Shoun) was born on 15 Apr 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Feb 1993 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winnie married Emerald Garfield Robinson on 15 Mar 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Emerald (son of David R. Robinson and Sallie Sophronia Pleasant) was born on 23 Jan 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Apr 1960 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married Dave Lester Slimp on 23 Jan 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dave (son of Andrew Clinton Slimp and Sarah Virginia "Sallie" Nave) was born in Dec 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1951 in Norfolk, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norma Carolyn Wills, age 88, of 922 Circle Drive, Mountain City, TN passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness.

She was born August 7, 1926 to the late L. Karl Wills and Kate Phillips Wills.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters: Minerva McEwen and Katherine Snyder and two brothers: Gene Wills and John R. Wills.

She enjoyed spending time gardening and farming, also canning and working in her flowers.

She was member of JCHS class of 1945 and also attended ETSU. She was a member of the Ladies Guild at First United Methodist Church and attended First Baptist Church later in life.

She was also awarded the Hometown Heroes Hall of Fame award in October 2014.

Norma worked for the Johnson County School Board for 47 years from 1947 - 1992 and worked at the ASC office prior to that. She was part of the Retired Teachers Association.

Survivors include sister-in-law: Winnie M. Wills of Townsend, DE; niece, Carolyn Gibison and husband John; nephews: Lewis A. Snyder and wife Karen of Johnson City, TN, Gene and wife Gail Wills of West Grove, PA, Karl Wills and wife Pam of Smyrna, DE and Jimmy Wills of NJ; and special friends: Bud McComas, Emily Millsaps, Geraldine Wallace, Mary Grindstaff, Nancy Wills and Wilma Smith.

Services for Norma were held in the East Side Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Wills and Rev. Rickey Campbell officiating.

Graveside service and interment were at Sunset Memorial Park.

Honorary pallbearer was Bud McComas.

Notes:

Lewis Harold Wills, age 93, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia. He had resided at Mountain City Care Center for the last eighteen months.

Mr. Wills was born to the late Edward Haynes Wills and Mary Sophronia Wills on May 30, 1925 in Mountain City, TN. He was a direct descendant of Lewis Wills, the first Wills settler in East Tennessee in the 1700's. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wills was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary Thomas Wills.

He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Mountain City.

Mr. Wills was the owner of Johnson County Tractor Company which he operated in Mountain City for more than 40 years. In addition he produced/grew pole beans in Johnson County and surrounding areas on a large scale operation.

Mr. Wills was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and an enthusiastic supporter of all UT sports. He was also an avid golfer in his younger years. During WW II he served his country in the Army Air Corps.

He served his community in many capacities over the years. He served as Johnson County Republican Executive Committee Chairman and also as Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. He set on the Board of the Johnson County Soil Conservation as a District Supervisor since its inception in 1954, holding several different offices in that board. He was honored in 2016 for being the longest serving member in TN. He was a member of the Lion's Club for many years, also chairing that organization at one time and member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243 F & AM.

Mr. Wills follows all his siblings in his passing: Edward H. Wills Jr., Elizabeth (Lib) Muse McClellan, James B. (Jay) Wills and Dorothy (Dot) Shore along with a brother-in-law Donald Thomas. He leaves as survivors a son, Lewis H. Wills II and wife Lonna of Memphis, TN and daughter, Carol Ann Wills of Marion, VA along with sister-in-law, Nancy Wood and husband Jerry of Columbia, SC, sister-in-law, Thelma Thomas, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a devoted caregiver and friend of several years, Sue Dugger and special friends Roger and Barbara Hensley.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church of Mountain City. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Warren Stewart officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Wills Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Triplett, Billy Walker, Bob Heck and Earl Davis. Honorary pallbearers are Lewis Carroll Walker, Mike Wills, Jimmy Wills, Roger Hensley, Morris Woodring, Tommy Jack Shoun.

Lewis married Mary Thomas about 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 18 Aug 1934; died on 4 Oct 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wills Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alta Peoples Barwick, 77, Carter County, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.

Alta was born on September 17, 1945, in Johnson City and grew up in neighboring Carter County, where she had lived for the last 30 years. She was the daughter of the late John Robert Peoples and Juanita Wills Peoples, both of the Central Community.

From third grade to her graduation from high school, she attended the University School at East Tennessee State University. In 1967 she completed her bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, and social welfare from ETSU followed by a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Tennessee.

Early in her career, Alta served as a truant officer in the Johnson City school system. In the following years she worked at the Child Development Center in Memphis, TN and as a neonatal intensive care social worker at the Medical Center in Columbus, GA. Much of her life was dedicated to volunteer work in the communities where her husband’s military career took her and to raising her daughters and building a home for her family. She held a variety of offices in the Officers’ Wives Club at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, in El Paso, TX and was an active volunteer at Fort Benning, GA. She served on the board of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, organized a support group for families during Operation Desert Storm and was a recent past-president and board member of the Elizabethton, TN Friends of the Library. Alta enjoyed gardening, was an avid reader, and had a special place in her heart for the stray cats and dogs that she cared for over the years.

She is survived by: Dr. Mike Barwick; daughters, Susan and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Emily and Cameron; and great-grandson, David.

A memorial service will be held for Alta at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The Oak Hall will open for attendees to gather at 2:30 PM. The family requests that those attending bring their best memory of Alta, to participate in sharing brief recollections of her life during the service.

Herbert married Harriett Leona Poole on 17 Jun 1925 in Idaho, , , . Harriett was born on 23 Mar 1901 in Jefferson County, , , Idaho; died on 16 Oct 1988 in Box Elder County, , , Utah; was buried in Dry Creek Cemetery, , Ada County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Blanche Marie Nelson on 23 Nov 1923 in Chelan County, , , Washington. Blanche was born on 19 Jul 1902 in Cavalier County, , , North Dakota; died on 23 May 1998 in King County, , , Washington; was buried in Cashmere Cemetery, , Chelan County, Washngton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, October 19, 1966
Burley H. Shoun. . .
Burley H. Shoun, 56, of Mountain City, Route 3, was killed instantly Thursday at 1:45 p.m. in a tractor and truck accident on Highway 67 near his home. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Walter G. and Victoria Cole Shoun. Mr. Shoun was a farmer and dairyman and was actively engaged in the farm and dairy programs of Johnson County; he was a former member of the Johnson County Court; member of Taylorsville Lodge 243, F&AM; member, deacon and the treasurer of Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Mildred Morley Shoun, Mountain City; two sons, Burley Joe Shoun, Lenoir, N.C. and Peter William Shoun, Mountain City; one daughter, Mrs. James L. Patterson of Johnson City; two brothers, H. Maine Shoun, Boise, Idaho and C. Otis Shoun, Cashmere, Wash.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from Bethany Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dean Smith, Rev. Earl Campbell and Rev. James L. Patterson officiating. Burial was in Shoun cemetery. Lodge No. 243, F&AM was in charge of graveside services. Deacons of Bethany Baptist Church, and Ben Dillon, James and Harold Valentine and Richard Hart were pallbearers. In lieu of flowers it was requested that donations be made to Bethany Baptist Church building fund. Lewis Gentry in charge.

Burley married Mildred Katharine Morley on 20 Aug 1930 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Mildred was born on 20 Jan 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Feb 2001 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Burley Shoun Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was preceded in death by his wife, Olive Rhea Davis Cole on February 24, 2003. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Burley Cole and Harry Cole, and by two sisters, Margaret Click and Mabel Reynolds Owens.

Mr. Cole was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elizabethton and the Fellowship Sunday School Class.

Mr. Cole was also a member of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM.

He was a retired Route Delivery Salesman having worked for Carrier's Bakery, Larkin Bakery, Southern Bakery and Sunbeam Bakery.

The funeral service was conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2004 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway Percy Funeral Home.

The graveside service and interment were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2004 in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Abraham married Olive Rhea Davis about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Olive (daughter of John A. Davis and Cora Alice Coldiron) was born on 14 Nov 1914 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 24 FEV 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Edna Mae Moody about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edna (daughter of Roy Moody and Loretta "Retta" Pardue) was born on 8 Nov 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jun 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Selma married Darious Clyde DeLoach about 1936. Darious (son of Roscoe Conklin DeLoach and Estella Jeanette Grindstaff) was born on 31 Aug 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 1954; was buried in Deloach Cemetery, Rock Springs-Bee Hollow, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Delford married Ethel Broyles on 23 Nov 1946. Ethel (daughter of Rev. Victor Lewis Broyles and Maude Ethel Pierce) was born on 22 Oct 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Aug 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tommy Garland - MOUNTAIN CITY

MOUNTAIN CITY — Tommy Keith Garland, age 80, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at the Mountain City Care Center.

He was born on December 26, 1929, to the late Dana Lilford and Nina Easter Davis Garland. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by an infant sister, Winnie Lee; two additional sisters: Frieda Noens and Cherene Nichols; brothers: D.L. Garland and Del Garland; and a very special military friend, Dale L. Jackson.

Tommy was a retired carpenter and building contractor, was the former Superintendent of the Town of Mountain City Public Works and former operator of Shell Service Station of Mountain City. He was a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church and a United States Army Veteran.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diane Garland; daughter: Beverly and husband, Carter Baker, of Bristol, VA, and Mandy L. Garland and Dennis Greene, of Butler, TN; sons: Michael K. Garland, of CA, James L. Garland and wife, Debbie, of Abingdon, VA, David L. Garland and wife, Karen, of Johnson City, TN, Andy Garland and Saul B. Garland, both of Mountain City, TN; brothers: Dearl Garland, of CA, and Gary Garland and wife, Donna, of Greeneville, TN; grandchildren: Courtney Garland, Preston Garland, Brantlee Garland, Bethany Garland, Zachary Greene, Karter Beth Baker, Gracie Baker and Melissa Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2010, from the Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Frank Woods and Rev. Leonard Fletcher to officiate. Music will be provided by Lowell and Glenda Trivette.

Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2010, from the Sunset Memorial Park. Military Honors will be conducted on Sunday and will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Active Pallbearers will be Sons and Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Gordon Mowrey, Kemp Henson, Bill Brookshire, Dean Stout, Bill Farmer, Bob Eller, Terry Reece, Mike Cornett, Doug Cornett, Jerry Horne, Jerry Lipford, Larry Barry and Ricky Wright.

Family, Pallbearers and friends are asked to assemble by 1:45 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, c/o Tracy Kendall, 307 N. Boone Street, Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604.

Tommy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tommy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Gary C. Garland of Tusculum, TN, passed away February 22nd at the age of 73. He was born on January 19, 1948 to the late Dana Lilford and Nina Easter Davis Garland.Gary grew up in Mountain City and was a 1967 graduate of Johnson County High School.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received the following medals and commendations: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze services stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, and Marksman. In October of 1975, he came to Greene County as a Trooper for the Tennessee Highway Patrol and retired in 2002. Gary was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he had served as an Elder.

Survivors include his wife: Donna Brooks Hayes Garland; three children: Brett Garland, Holly Hayes Ferguson and husband, Kevin, Jesse Hayes and his wife, Amber; six grandchildren: Justin Gosnell, Joseph Gosnell, Grace Hayes, Martin Hayes, Allison Hayes, and Matthew Hayes; sister-in-law: Diane Garland; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece: Sandy Garland; father-in-law: J. C. Brooks; special brother-in-law: Phil Brooks; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Vicki and Jackie Nanney, Van and Debbie Brooks; special caregivers: Cindy Gosnell, Beth Harris, and Ashley Bailey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Frieda and Jerry Noens, Cherene and Bill Nichols and an infant, Winnie Lee; four brothers and three sisters-in-law: D.L. Garland and his first wife, Mary Garland, and his second wife, Peggy Garland, Del Garland, Dearl and Kathleen Garland, and Tom Garland; mother-in-law: Mary Sue Brooks.

The family will receive friends from 2 – 6 p.m. Wednesday at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home, Greeneville. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Shiloh Cemetery with Chaplain Nathan Varnier officiating.

Gary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mildred Fay Robinson Fritts, 94, Elizabethton passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at her residence after a brief illness.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Emerald & Winnie Wilson Robinson. She had lived in Elizabethton for the past sixty five years. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Fritts was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church, Butler but attended East Side Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty seven years Jady Fritts, who died November 21, 2006, two Sons: Malcolm and Kenneth Fritts, four sisters and six brothers and her son-in-law: Bob Davenport.

Survivors include Two Daughters Helen Huffine and husband Harold, and Phyllis Davenport all of Elizabethton. Six Grandchildren: Teresa Smith & husband Allen, Richard Davenport and wife Beverly, Donna Royston and husband Danny, Brian Fritts, Kevin Fritts, and Michael Fritts and wife Heather. Seven Great Grandchildren, Four Great Great Grandchildren. A Sister: Edna Kyte, Butler. Two Sisters-in-Law. One Brother-In-Law: Charles Norris, Butler. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Doug Hardin officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with her Grandson Rev. Michael Fritts officiating. Music will be provided by Mark Odom. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday will be: Joshua Atkinson, Richard Davenport, Bobby Davenport, Danny Royston, Brian Fritts and Dylan Fritts.

Mildred married Jadie Fritts about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jadie (son of John William Fritts and Emeline L. Courtner) was born about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edna Kyte, age 90 of Butler, TN, passed away on Friday morning, April 1, 2022 at her home. Edna was born on April 15, 1931 to the late Emerald and Winnie Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Little Bud, Big Bud, J.D., Delmer, Ray, and Glenn; sisters, Shirley Norris, Fern Stalcup, Faye Fritts, Grace Pierce, Bonnie Rash and step-grandchild, Teresa.

Edna enjoyed gardening, flowers, birds, and collecting angel figurines. She also loved her animals dearly. Edna was a kind and loving person who will be missed by all who knew her.

Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Danny Kyte; daughter, Brenda Townsend and husband, Bud, whom Edna loved as a son; grandchildren, Misty Kyte, Garret Kyte, and Jordan Wisecup; step-grandchildren, Michael, Jimmy, and Christina; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Maddox, Colton (Pickle), and Mia; sister-in-law, Betty Robinson; special brother-in-law, Charles Norris; special friends, Ed Townsend, Joan Arnold, and Tammy Jordan and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The graveside service and burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Phillippi Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dale Owens, Ed Townsend, Jeff Roten, John McEwen, Sammy Lunceford, and Craig Peters. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Norris, Ken Luckett, Steve Cross, and Randy Norris.

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Lewis "Abby" Snyder, 74, of Gray, TN passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Mr. Snyder was born in Banner Elk, NC on May 22, 1944, to the late Grant and Katherine Wills Snyder.

Lewis was the Program Coordinator for the Tennessee Department of Human Services, from which he retired. Lewis enjoyed reading and watching TV in his spare time. His was an avid University of Tennessee Vols fan. He especially enjoyed watching Lady Vols Basketball. Lewis was a member of Munsey memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City, TN.

Those left to cherish Lewis' memory include his wife of 39 yrs, Karen Snyder of the home, his son Jarrid Rollins, and wife Erica, of Flower Mound, TX; 2 grandchildren Hayden and Madison Rollins; 4 great-grandchildren; 4 maternal cousins, Gene Wills, Jimmy Wills, Karl Wills, and Carolyn Wills; 4 paternal cousins, Donna Abel, Karen Wisniesky, Patricia Reiter, and Joey Quinn; special friend Charles Ellis of Johnson City, TN.

Services for Lewis Snyder will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in the Charlie B. Hux Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dwayne Dickson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1pm – 2pm prior to the service. Graveside service and internment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Mountain City, TN.

Active pallbearers will be Robert Wills, Donald Wills, Jarrid Rollins, Bud McComas, Dennis Wills and Jim Bell. Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. John Whitlock.

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JOHNSON CITY - Bonnie Beatrice Shoun Patterson, age 84, of Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Burley Herbert and Mildred Katherine Morley Shoun. Bonnie was a native of Mountain City, TN and moved to Johnson City to attend ETSU where she met the love of her life, James "Jimmy" Patterson. They were married in March of 1953 and were steadfast partners for over 60 years.

Bonnie spent her earlier years raising her three sons and enjoying and supporting them in their many sport activities, rarely missing a game. As her children grew older she utilized her Bachelor's Degree to work as an Administrative Assistant at University High for many years. She was loved by all associated with University High and she stayed in touch with many UH alumni and faculty/staff.

Bonnie was very talented and creative using her skills to sew, knit, crochet, cross stitch, and quilt just to name a few. So many benefited from her skills including her family, church family, and community. Bonnie enjoyed spreading her love by crocheting bonnets and blankets for newborn infants. She was also a wonderful cook, and known for "Miss Bonnie's Tea Room". Bonnie had a love for all, especially children, and treated all as if she were their "adopted" grandmother.

She was an active member of Cherokee United Methodist Church and Cokesbury Church of Johnson City for many years, where her service and dedication were demonstrated in many ways. She served on numerous committees, was an active member of the choir, and coordinated fundraising activities. Her creative talents were evident in decorations she made for church functions, family weddings/births, and others lucky enough to receive them.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband, James Lyman Patterson; granddaughter, Lauren Ashley Patterson; brother, Burley Joe Shoun; half-brothers, Jim Valentine and Harold Valentine; half sister, Betty Valentine; several aunts and uncles.

Survivors include three sons, James Herbert Patterson and wife Beth, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Patrick Lee Patterson and wife Debbie, Johnson City, William David Patterson and wife Sandra, Keystone Heights, Florida; Brother, Peter William Shoun and wife, Mary, Johnson City, Sister-in-law, Carol Shoun Holler, Lenoir, North Carolina; grandchildren, Abigail Elizabeth Patterson, Matthew David Patterson, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Cristin Marie Patterson St. John and husband Samuel, Nathaniel Lee Patterson, Johnson City, and Shane Douglas Lancaster, Keystone Heights, Florida; great grandchild, Kaydance Lancaster, Keystone Heights, Florida. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The celebration of life service for Bonnie will be conducted at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, January 20, 2018 in the sanctuary of Cokesbury Church, 110 Mary Street, Johnson City officiated by Rev. David Woody. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 until 11:15 A.M. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cokesbury Church Johnson City, TN 37615 or your favorite charity.

A private burial service will be held at Burley H. Shoun Cemetery in Mountain City, Tennessee.

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Dr. Douglas Cole, 76, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday evening, November 11, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Dr. Cole was born June 3, 1942 in Elizabethton and was the son of the late A C and Olive Rey Davis Cole.
Dr. Cole was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School, a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and the University of Tennessee Dental School-Memphis. He was the past president of the First Tennessee Dental Society and a recipient of the Tennessee Dental Association Fellowship Award in 1983.
Dr. Cole was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton and had served as a deacon and chairman of the Deacon Board. He was a former member of the church choir and taught Sunday School.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Dental Corps on the USS Franklin Roosevelt in the Mediterranean Sea.
He was a former member of the Elizabethton City Council and the Elizabethton Rotary Club. He was a member and past Worshipful Master of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM, and a York Rite and Scottish Rite Mason.
He had many hobbies, including wood-working, hunting, sailing, golf, stained glass artistry, painting, and loved to travel. Dr. Cole was well known for his culinary skills.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Sue Hahn.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie Graybeal Cole, of the home; four daughters, Kelly (Dustin) Walters and Emily (Erik) Morganstern, both of Johnson City, Tenn., Melissa Graybeal of Atlanta, and Daphne (Shane) Seybert of Grayson, Ga.; and seven grandchildren, Cole Morganstern, Caroline Morganstern, Kate Walters, Emma Walters, Parke Walters, Sam Seybert and Sawyer Seybert.

Family/Spouse: Ken Christy. Ken died about 1990 in Michigan, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CAUSE OF DEATH: Heart exploded

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Family/Spouse: Jamie (DeLoach). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Alice Stalcup Buck, 77, Johnson City passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014, in the Johnson City Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late William Leslie and Eula Fern Robinson Stalcup. She had lived in Johnson City since 1964.
She was retired from H.I.S., Johnson City. Mary was a member of the Boone Trail Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class. She loved to work in her flowers.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar L. Buck, who died March 21, 1999.
Survivors include her son: William N. Buck and his wife, Sherri, Johnson City; Five Grandchildren: Zachary Buck, Jeffrey, Jason, Deranda and Courtney Fair; Four Great Grandchildren; Two Brothers: Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Billy J. Stalcup and wife, Nicole, Alexandria, Virginia, and John Paul Stalcup and wife, Betty, Johnson City; One Aunt: Edna Kyte, Butler; One Uncle: Charles Norris, Butler; Several nieces, nephews & cousins.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Jenkins, Rev. Terry Jones and Rev. Bill Greer officiating.
Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Music will be provided by the Ladies Trio of Keystone Free Will Baptist Church and Cathy Fagan. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, will be: Don Dweyer, Wayne Bledsoe, Will Easler, John Stalcup Jr., Stacey Stalcup and Todd Weise. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family and the Joy Sunday School Class.
The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Brenda & Arthur Buck and Betty & Paul Stalcup for taking excellent care she received and also to the Boone Trail Baptist Church.

Mary married Edgar L. Buck about 1935. Edgar (son of Ira Nathaniel Buck and Mary Ruth Jenkins) was born on 8 Mar 1925 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Mar 1999 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Phyllis Davenport, age 75, of Elizabethton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2018 at her residence.

Phyllis was born in Butler, Tennessee to the late Jady and Faye Robinson Fritts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bobby Joe Davenport; two brothers, Malcolm Fritts and Kenneth Fritts; and a daughter, Kathy Davenport.

Phyllis was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who will be missed tremendously by all who knew her. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Richard Davenport, of Elizabethton; her daughter, Donna Royston and husband Danny, of Lake Wylie, SC; three grandchildren, Devin Trivette, Kayla Davenport and Bobby Davenport; her sister, Helen Huffine, of Elizabethton; and her special friend, Lee Hamm, of Elizabethton.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Phyllis Davenport will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. James Henson and Rev. Dean Smith, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Allen Smith, Bobby Davenport, Austin Jaynes, Jimmy Bowling, John Pansock and Gordon Nidiffer.