Sydney Cynthia Oakes

Sydney married John Whitehead about 1831 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Thomas Sr. Whitehead and Sarah Kirk) was born about 1800 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BIOGRAPHY: Served in the Civil War in Comapny C, 13th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment.

William married Modena Perry on 1 Jan 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Modena (daughter of Thomas Perry and Nancy Ellis) was born about 1838 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1919 in Heaton, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Unknown about 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Francis R. Tolley, Jr. about 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Francis (son of Edward Francis Tolley and Darcus Emaline Bennett) was born in May 1836 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 11 Sep 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married David Daniel Tolley about 1865. David (son of Edward Francis Tolley and Darcus Emaline Bennett) was born in May 1832 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 18 Feb 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in County Line Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, October 10, 1942
CHARLES G. WHITEHEAD
Funeral services for Charles Gordon Whitehead, 85, prominent Shell Creek resident who died at the home of his nephew, Andy Whitehead, following a short illness, was held at the Perry Cemetery near Shell Creek at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, the Reverend Johnny Hall officiating.
Mr. Whitehead as survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lydia Whitehead, and several nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers were Howard Shell, Roby Elliott, Ray McKinney, Amos Watson, Robert Osborne, Harrison Perry, Thomas Gordon and R. F. Wood.
Flower bearers were Stella Whitehead, Martha Whitehead, Stella King, Callie Moody, Emma Dugger, Ruby Miller, L__[illegible] Shell, Treacie Shell, Martha Brinkley and Georgia McKinney.

Nancy married John Thomas on 12 Aug 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Lydia Ann Emmert on 21 Apr 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lydia (daughter of Jeremiah M. Emmert and Frances "Fanny" Moody) was born on 6 Jan 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jul 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Perry Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milton married Sarah J. (Tolley) about 1884. Sarah was born in Mar 1871 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married James Peter Willis on 19 Apr 1881 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 6 Mar 1850 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 30 Jun 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 Carter County, TN Census
3rd Civil District

Household 99
Daniel C. Tolley 27TN NC TN
Corri26NC NC TN
Hubert10TN TN NC
Fred 7TN TN NC
Tilson 5TN TN NC
Jane C. 1TN TN NC
Francis72NC NC NCFather
Mary76TN TN TNMother
Monroe10TN NC NCNephew

Daniel married Cora Bell Justice on 29 Aug 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of Felix Gragg Justice and Selah McLeod) was born in Mar 1885 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 22 Aug 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in County Line Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

TOLLEY, Oma
“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 21, 1948
MRS. OMA TOLLEY
Mrs. Oma Tolley, age 77, a life-time resident of Carter County and a member of the Little Doe Freewill Baptist Church from an early age, died at the home of her son, Dave Tolley of Hampton, Friday night at 12:00.
Survivors are: two sons, Dave and Charlie Tolley of Hampton; six daughters, Mrs. Bell Blevins and Mrs. William Lyons of Roan Mountain, Mrs. J. G. Robinson of Doeville, Mrs. Wade Sluder and Mrs. Arthur Clark of Hampton, and Mrs. W. A. Sells of Johnson City; and one brother, D. C. Tolley of Hampton; 30 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Little Doe Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. W. M. Howell officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.
Pallbearers: grandsons, flower girls, granddaughters; honorable pallbearers, A. L. Cates, E. S. Stephens, J. D. Simerly, Frank Cornett, J. D. Cates and Reece Hill.
The Kiser Funeral Home in charge.

Omah married McDaniel "Mack" Tolley on 21 Oct 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. McDaniel (son of Swinfield Tolley and Huldah McHone) was born in Jan 1869 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 28 May 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dempsey married Lodema N. (Tolley) about 1888. Lodema was born about 1894 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in County Line Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Nancy E. Lewis about 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born in Jan 1877 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Josie Stevens on 20 Feb 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josie (daughter of John Stevens and Betty Street) was born about 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jul 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 Carter County, TN Census
District 3
Household 167
Ellen Price Dec 1874 25 TN TN TN
Belle Jun 1897 2 TN NC TN Dau
Lon Feb 1899 1 TN NC TN Son


1910 Carter County, TN Census
District 14
Household 75
Ellen Tolley 36 TN TN TN Divorced
Mandy B. Price 11 TN NC TN Dau
Bert Tolley 6 TN NC TN Son
Mamie Tolley 4 TN TN TN Dau
Clyde Tolley 2 TN CA TN Son

Eula married Roby Price on 30 Sep 1896 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1900. Roby was born about 1875. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eula married Unknown Gentleman about 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Doctor married Sarah Jane McKinney on 12 May 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 9 Mar 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hampton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Doctor married Jane Moore about 1920. Jane was born about 1882; died about 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Dovie R. Stephens on 4 Aug 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dovie (daughter of John E. Stephens and Judea (Stephens)) was born on 18 Jan 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Oct 1970 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Brownlow Tolley Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ely married Minnie Elizabeth Byrd on 10 Oct 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Blake Byrd and Ella Carolina Clark) was born in Dec 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in 1985; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married Lorenzo King on 27 Aug 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lorenzo was born about 1887 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 12 Feb 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married George Washington Moody on 25 Jun 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Edward G. Moody and Elizabeth Jane Tester) was born on 30 Apr 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Mar 1965 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James C. Whitehead. James was born about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Martha Margie Miller about 1920. Martha was born on 4 Jun 1896; died on 20 Nov 1951; was buried in County Line Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tilson married Linda Ann Clark on 20 Jun 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Linda (daughter of William Henry Clark and Martha "Mattie" Tolley) was born about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Oct 2014 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brownlow Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married Clarence Jones on 15 Dec 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clarence was born about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married Charlie Willis on 21 Dec 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charlie was born on 8 Oct 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jun 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Joseph Avery Willis on 10 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of W. M. Robert "Bob" Willis and Nancy Ann Tolley) was born on 8 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 2007 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Orville E. Tolley, 87, 620 Lowell Jones Road, Piney Flats, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010, at his residence after an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Daniel Carter and Cora Belle Justice Tolley. He had lived a number of years in Sullivan County. He was a retired Construction Worker and Farmer. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son: Roy Glenn Tolley, Sr., a daughter, Peggy Willis, two grandchildren, 6 brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife: Edith Chambers Tolley. A Daughter: Margaret Royston, Piney Flats. A son & daughter-in-law: James Dean & Lisa Tolley, Gray. A Sister; Nadine Wyatt, Piney Flats. 11 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jackie Bradley and Mr. Joe Morrell officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, in the Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats. Music will be provided by the Visitors Quartet, Kenny & Cathy Lethco. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday will be: Ron Babb, Don Babb, Tony Mullins, Bobby Morton, Jerry Blevins, Jimmy Davis, Joe Morrell and Paul Morrell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bud Blevins, Robert Blevins, Ray Davis, Dexter Perkins, Colby Morrell and Cleo Davis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery.

Orville married Edith Chambers about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edith (daughter of Jacob "Jake" Chambers and Mary Birchfield) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Edgefield UMC Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Nadean Tolley Wyatt, wife of the late James Wyatt Jr., went home to Heaven on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
She was born in Carter County on November 27, 1928, to the late Daniel and Cora Jestice Tolley. She had been a resident of Piney Flats since 1953.
Nadean was a strong Christian of the Free Will Baptist Faith.
“There is a place I have been told, beyond an open gate. All have been invited, where friends and loved ones wait. It holds eternal promises of everlasting peace, no pain or sorrow ever comes and tear drops there have ceased. Abundant life is evident: constant, fresh, and new. A garden of promise, with eternity in view. The promise is waiting, a place we can abide, fulfilled for all who answer the call to come inside.”
She is survived by: children, Steve Wyatt and wife Janice, David Wyatt and wife Kim, Jerry Wyatt and wife Linda, Linda Hicks and husband Leonard, Faye Ferguson and husband Carl, Brenda Hinkle and husband David, as well as many grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family of Nadean Wyatt will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM. The graveside will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Shell Cemetery in Piney Flats. Pallbearers will be David, Steve, Jerry, David, Daniel, Nathan, and Zack.

Daisy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married Swinfield Blevins on 3 Mar 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Swinfield (son of Wiley Blevins and Evaline Carver) was born on 25 Jun 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Julia Hileman on 7 Jul 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Julia was born on 24 Oct 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 May 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlie married Lockie Evelyn Hilmon about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lockie (daughter of Doc Hilmon and Biddie Blevins) was born on 28 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married Alvin McKinley Colyer on 3 Mar 1921 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Alvin was born on 19 Apr 1899 in Greene County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married William Abraham Sells on 7 Nov 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William C. Sells and Mary Josephine Ensor) was born on 29 Jan 1891 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Apr 1966 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nola married Arthur Theodore Clark about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Arthur (son of Newton Hacker Clark and Sarah Matilda Berry) was born on 31 Jan 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jul 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bertha T. Woodby, age 86, 743 Piney Grove Rd., Hampton, died Sunday, April
4, 2004, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Dempsey and
Lodema Tolley.
Mrs. Woodby was a member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church.
She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Woodby, and two sons,
Estell Woodby and Gordon Woodby.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Dennis Smith of
Hampton; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Ernest and Virginia Woodby, of
Elizabethton; Ross and Susan Woodby of Hampton; Romily and Claudette Woodby of
Hampton, and Paul Woodby, of Elizabethton; one sister, Mae Woodby of Hampton;
13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and
best friend, Avenell Arnett, of Hampton also survive.
The funeral service for Bertha Tolley Woodby, will be conducted at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at the Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Rev.
B. F. McKinney, Rev. Jonas Revis, and Rev. Mike Mills officiating. Music will
be under the direction of the church choir. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service at the church or friends may
call at the residence at any time. The graveside service and burial will be
conducted at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at the Woodby Family Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Kevin Vines, Ken Woodby, Rocky Woodby, Gerald Woodby,
Jim Woodby, and Paul Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Woodby, Ben
Woodby, Ryan Phipps, Lucas Heaton, and Kevin Burns. Those who plan to attend the
graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Wednesday
to go in procession to the cemetery.

Bertha married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Caleb Tolley, 79, 738 Piney Grove Road, Hampton, died Monday, November 22,
1999, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center after an extended illness.
Mr. Tolley was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Dempsey and
Lodema Tolley.
Mr. Tolley was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. He
entered the service January 1942, took training at the Jackson Air Base,
Jackson, Miss., and served in the European Theater. He was a recipient of Seven
Bronze Stars, The Good Conduct Medal and The Good Conduct Ribbon. He received
the European Theater Ribbon. While in service he attended the St. James Church
in Florence, Italy and other churches in Italy. He was a Disabled American
Veteran.
He was a member of the Fairview Free Will Baptist Church but attended the
Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church, where he received a 14-year perfect
attendance in Sunday School.
Survivors include his wife, Kate Stevens Tolley; four daughters, Brenda
Simerly and Barbara Moffett, both of Hampton, Helen Blevins and Janice Stout,
both of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mae Woodby, Unicoi, and Bertha Woodby,
Hampton; a brother, Joshua Tolley, Elizabethton; 12 grandchildren, Denise Norris,
Lisa White, Angelia Smith, Scott Simerly, April Townsend, Kim Simerly, Kristi
Simerly, Randy Woodby, Kevin Woodby, Tawana Holland, LaDanna Boone and Bobby
Stout Jr.; seven great-grandchildren, Katie Jo Norris, Andrea Smith, Alexis
Townsend, Morgan Guy, Taylor Julian, Tyler Woodby and Emrie Boone; also
special friends, Tonya Buchanan, George Stanley and Gwyn Cole. Several nieces and
nephews also survive.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

TOLLEY -- Funeral services for Caleb Tolley, 79, 738 Piney Grove Road,
Hampton, who went to be with his Lord Monday, November 22, 1999, will be
conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bobby Stout and
Rev. Dexter Brummitt officiating. The Pleasant Beach Quartet and Tawana
Holland, soloist, will provide the music. Entombment services will be conducted at
10 a.m. Friday in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post #3,
Kingsport. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at
930 a.m. Friday, will be Bobby Stout Jr., Ken Woodby, Byrl McKinney, Tip
Smith, Arthur Blevins, Kenneth Randy Woodby, Kevin Lee Woodby, Lance Harsh,
Stephen Harsh, Robert Barnett Jr., George Stanley and Scott Simerly. Honorary
pallbearers will be Earl Jones, Vic Harrison, Kenny McKinney, Dennis Clark, Hayes
Woodby, Allen Holtsclaw, Vernon Holtsclaw, Stanley Hill, Carl Stevens,
Conley Woodby, William Cole, Ronnie McKinney, Barney McKinney, Cecil Hyder, C.L.
Woodby and Albert Ellison. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family
and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 930 a.m. Friday to go to the
cemetery. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Caleb married Kate Stevens about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kate was born about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jul 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joshua Tolley

Joshua Tolley, 77, Pine Ridge Care Center, formerly of 738
Piney Grove Road, Hampton, died Monday, April 23, 2001, at
Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Mr. Tolley was a native of Carter County and a son of the
late Dempsey and Lodema Tolley. He was also preceded in
death by a sister, Vistia Woodby, and two brothers, Caleb
Tolley and Cleophias Tolley.
Mr. Tolley was a retired farmer. He was of the Free Will
Baptist Faith and attended the Piney Grove Free Will Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Bertha Woodby and Mae
Woodby, both of Hampton; a special sister-in-law, Kate
Tolley, Hampton; two special nieces, Dorothy Williams and
Karen Smith, both of Hampton, and several other nieces and
nephews.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

TOLLEY -- Funeral services for Joshua Tolley, 77, Pine
Ridge Care Center, formerly of 738 Piney Grove Road,
Hampton, who died Monday, April 23, 2001, will be conducted
at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Memorial Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. Bobby Stout and the Rev. Dexter Brummitt
officiating. Music will be provided by the Piney Grove Free
Will Baptist Church Quartet. Graveside services and
interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, in the
Woodby Family Cemetery, Piney Grove Road, Hampton. Active
pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery
at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, will be Ernest Woodby, Paul Woodby,
C.L. Woodby, Romily Woodby, Ross Woodby, Jimmy Woodby and
Robert Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Hyder,
Dennis Clark, Larry Tolley, Ray Tolley, George Stanley,
Steve Cochran, Lester Carver and Reynolds Harrison. The
family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of
his sisters, Bertha and Mae Woodby, 745 Piney Grove Road,
Hampton. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery
at 10:55 a.m. Thursday. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in
charge of arrangements.

Mary married Jacob F. "Jake" Davis on 27 Apr 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jacob (son of John H. Davis and Sarah Jane "Lockie" Gouge) was born on 1 May 1891 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 May 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Josephine "Josie" Stephens on 21 Apr 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josephine was born on 3 May 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 1990 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eden-Greenwood Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Rhoda Adelade Berry on 14 Mar 1916 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Rhoda (daughter of John Wesley Berry and Anna Clark) was born on 24 Jan 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 1991 in Greenville County, , , South Carolina; was buried in Mountain View Memorial Park, , Greenville County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His wife, Sudie Mae, was the informant on his death certificate. On the certificate, his date of birth is given as 2 aug 1903, place of birth Carter County, TN, and parents listed as Charlie Tolley and Ellen Tolley.

William married Sudie Mae Carroll on 3 Sep 1925 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Sudie (daughter of Mat Carroll and Annie (Carroll)) was born on 22 Jun 1905 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jan 1990 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Peterson Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

TOLLEY, Clyde
"Elizabethton Star," Sunday, October 16, 1938
JOHN CARVER IS GIVEN 10 YEARS IN TOLLEY DEATH
John Carver, white-haired 68-year-old Buffalo mountain resident, was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary after having been found guilty of second degree murder by a circuit court jury which deliberated two hours before returning its verdict late Friday afternoon.
Carver was charged with the fatal shooting of Clyde Tolley early last summer in the front yard of the Carver home. Tolley died shortly after being hit in the stomach with a shotgun charge filed by Carver, who admitted, was "too drunk to remember anything about it."
Carver and his 26-year-old daughter, Betty, testified that the three had been drinking prior to the time of the shooting. Tolley was a visitor at the Carver home, having spent the previous night there. The defendant's daughter declared that Tolley and her father had been "good friends," and that the shooting was the result of an accident.
She stated that her father had slipped on the porch of their home and that the gun, which he had brought out "to shoot rabbits with" had gone off accidentally as Carver sought to keep his balance. Betty was with Tolley in the yard when he was struck.

John married Anna Bell Cochran on 28 Jun 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna was born about 1912 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Elizabeth "Posie" Whitehead about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Unknown Gentleman and Nancy Jane Whitehead) was born on 23 Apr 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hampton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Roby Hardin on 22 Dec 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roby was born about 1902 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Samuel N. Brummett about 1932 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Thomas Jefferson Brummett and Rebecca Ann Buck) was born on 28 Nov 1892 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died in Jun 1980 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Hascoe L. Brummett on 21 Dec 1926 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Hascoe (son of Thomas Jefferson Brummett and Rebecca Ann Buck) was born on 1 Sep 1904 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Dec 1974 in Hardee County, , , Florida; was buried in Bowling Green Cemetery, , Hardee County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married George Washington Ferrell about 1935 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . George was born on 22 Feb 1907 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jul 1964 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Clarence Tolley

Clarence Tolley, 78, 112 Clarence Tolley Lane, Scioto Community, Unicoi,
died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Tolley was a native of Carter County and had lived in Unicoi County for
the past 60 years. He was a son of the late Dock and Jane Moore Tolley and was
also preceded in death by two brothers, John Tolley and Jim Tolley, and
three sisters, Manda Carver, Mary Bowers and Nancy Brummett.
Mr. Tolley was a member of the CCC's and was a U.S. Army veteran, having
served in World War II. He retired from the U.S. Forestry Service. He attended
Unicoi Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Irene J. Robinette Tolley, Unicoi; a son and
daughter-in-law, Jerry D. and Teresa Tolley, Virginia Beach, Va.; two daughters
and a son-in-law, Anne and Hobart Roberts and Deborah Brummitt, all of
Unicoi; a sister, Eula Boling, Lake Placid, Fla.; and five grandchildren, Douglas
W. Roberts, Eric A. Brummitt, Justin D. Brummitt, Rachel C. Tolley and
Elizabeth J. Tolley. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Unicoi Funeral Home, 4428 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, (423) 743-1381 or (423)
928-4595, is in charge of arrangements.

TOLLEY -- Funeral services for Clarence Tolley, 78, 112 Clarence Tolley
Lane, Scioto Community, Unicoi, who died Sunday, March 17, 2002, will be held at
8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, from the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor
Ronnie Holloway and Pastor Dexter Brummitt officiating. Music will be provided
by Luanne Powers. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 20, at Roselawn Memory Gardens, Johnson City. Full military
grave rites will be rendered by the Kingsport VFW Post #3382. Active pallbearers
will be Don Brummett, Gerald Brummett, Alan Brummett, Page Powers, James
Powers, Jimmy Brummett, Larry Brummett and Edison Wallin. Honorary pallbearers
will be the Men's Sunday School Class of Unicoi Church of God. Pallbearers are
requested to assemble at the funeral home by 730 p.m. Tuesday and at the
cemetery by 1030 a.m. Wednesday. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of a
daughter, Mrs. Hobart (Anne) Roberts, 116 Clarence Tolley Lane, Unicoi. The
family, pastors and friends may meet at the cemetery by 1050 a.m. Wednesday.
Unicoi Funeral Home, 4428 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, is in charge of arrangements.

Clarence married Irene June Robinette about 1945. Irene (daughter of Dewey Ernest Robinette and Minnnie Derafield) was born on 11 Jun 1928 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jun 2014 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jessie married Hattie Byrd about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hattie (daughter of William Hudson Byrd and Martha (Byrd)) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Sarah Jane Davis on 29 Mar 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Charles Davis and Elizabeth Willis) was born on 2 Jan 1896 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Dec 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Effie married William H. "Bill" Byrd about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William Hudson Byrd and Martha (Byrd)) was born in Jan 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Goldie Tolley

Mrs. Goldie Tolley, 79, 114 Cable Cemetery Road, Hampton, died Wednesday,
June 27, 2001, at her residence following an extended illness.
Mrs. Tolley was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late
Brownlow and Dovie Stevens Tolley. She was preceded in death by her husband,
George Tolley, in 1996, two daughters, Roma Jean Honeycutt and Norma Jerlean
Tolley, a son, Marvin Dale Tolley, and by two sisters and four brothers.
Mrs. Tolley was a member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church and was a
homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Erma Roberts, Johnson City; two sons, Curtis
Steve Tolley and Benny Tolley, both of Hampton; a sister, Gracie Whitehead,
Hampton; a brother, Ikie Tolley, Elizabethton; four grandchildren; a
great-grandson; a special niece, Joyce Arnett, Roan Mountain, and several other nieces
and nephews.
These services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.
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TOLLEY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie Tolley, 79, 114 Cable Cemetery
Road, Hampton, who died Wednesday, June 27, 2001, will be conducted at 8 p.m.
Friday, June 29, at Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, with the Rev.
Bernie Jones and the Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. Music will be by the
Fairview Free Will Baptist Quartet. Graveside services and interment will be at
11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, in the Brownlow Tolley Cemetery, Fairview
Community. Active pallbearers will be Steven Tolley, Charlie Arnett, Larry Tolley,
David Tolley, D.L. Honeycutt and Keith Tolley. Honorary pallbearers will be Bud
Whitehead, the Staff of Johnson City Medical Center Hospice, the Staff of
Home Health Care and D.H. Lowe. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 1015
a.m. Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home from 630 to 8 p.m. Friday. Friends may also call
at the residence, 114 Cable Cemetery Road, Hampton, at any time. These
services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.

Goldia married George Tolley about 1937 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . George (son of Ely Joseph Tolley and Minnie Elizabeth Byrd) was born on 27 Oct 1915 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Aug 1986 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brownlow Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Ikie M. Tolley. 95, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Signature Health Care. He was born September 5, 1924 in Hampton to the late Brownlow & Dovie Stevens Tolley. He was retired from North American Rayon Corporation and was a farmer. Ikie was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church. In earlier years he loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Ruby Ilene Morrell Tolley and his siblings; Jesse Tolley, Frank Tolley, Effie May, Cordie James, Jobe Tolley, Goldie Tolley, Hardie Tolley, Hartie Tolley and Lester Tolley.

Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law: Larry Joe & Joan Tolley, his grandson: Jeffery Shawn Tolley, a sister: Gracie Whitehead and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Whitehead and Mr. Richard Thomason, Minister officiating. Music will be provided by Jill Kemp. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2020 in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 2:50 p.m. Sunday will be: Mickey Bennett, Bo Toft, Mark Church, Noel Church, Shirrell Bowers and Michael Whisenhunt. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family.

Isaac married Addie Mae Matheson about 1945. Addie (daughter of James Roy Matheson and Elizabeth Brinkley) was born about 1923 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Nov 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lurla Mae Bailey, age 97, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital.

She was a native of Unicoi County. Lurla was a daughter of the late Eli and Minnie Byrd Tolley.

Lurla retired from Industrial Garments after 37 years of service. She was a member of Pathway Free Will Baptist Church. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by husband, Earl Bailey; and brothers, Lawrence, Lloyd, Lewis, Robert, Roy, and George Bailey.

Mrs. Bailey leaves behind: Sons: Junior Bailey and wife, Virginia of Erwin, Robert Bailey and wife, Fronda of SC; Daughter: Ruth Bryson of SC; Brothers: Don Tolley of Johnson City, Blake Tolley of Unicoi, Ray Tolley of Hampton; Sister: Nellie Tolley of Johnson City; 4 Grandchildren; and 6 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 8:00 PM, Monday, October 25, 2010 in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Ron Hensley and Reverend Burnie Jones will officiate. Music will be under the direction of Shirley Hensley. Visitation will be held Monday at 6:00 PM until service time in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home.

Interment will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 11:00 AM, at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Those who plan to attend, please meet at Valley Funeral Home by 10:30 AM to go in procession to the Cemetery. Pallbearers will be notified. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family through our website at www.valleyfuneralhome.net

George married Goldia Gertrude Tolley about 1937 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Goldia (daughter of Daniel Brownlow Tolley and Dovie R. Stephens) was born on 18 Mar 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jun 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 30 Jun 2001 in Brownlow Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lewis married Elsie C. Clark about 1937. Elsie (daughter of Charles "Charlie" Clark and Mary M. "Maggie" Cable) was born on 27 Apr 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jan 1967 in Hancock County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert L. Tolley

Robert Lee Tolley, 83, 104 Robert Tolley Road, Unicoi, died Sunday,
October 13, 2002 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the
late Eli and Minnie Byrd Tolley. He had lived in Unicoi County for the past
40 years. He was retired due to disability from the U.S. Army. He was a member
and deacon of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Tolley was preceded in
death by two wives, Bertie Grindstaff Tolley and Irene Matheson Tolley, and
five brothers.
Survivors include six daughters, Patricia Miller, Elizabethton; Gail Storey,
Katherine Lewis, Dorothy Chambers and Linda Sliger, all of Unicoi, and Joyce
Arnett, Roan Mountain; two sons, Charlie Tolley and Roy Tolley, both of
Unicoi; two sisters, Nellie Tolley, Johnson City and Lurlie Bailey, Erwin; three
brothers, Ray Tolley, Hampton; Blake Tolley, Unicoi; and Don Tolley, Johnson
City; 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews;
three step-daughters and one step-son. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of
arrangements.

TOLLEY -- Funeral services for Robert Lee Tolley, 83, 104 Robert Tolley
Road, Unicoi, who died Sunday, October 13, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15, 2002 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Burnie Jones
officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
October 16, 2002 in the Tolley Family Cemetery. The Fairview Quartet will
provide the music. Active pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery
at 150 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2002 will be Tom Gouge, Larry Tolley,
Elmer Ray Roberts, Jim Carver, David Stonecypher and George Woodby. Honorary
pallbearers will be grandsons, great great grandsons, and grandsons-in-law. The
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2002 in
the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends
will assemble at the cemetery at 150 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2002.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the Tolley family at _mfc@chartertn.net_
(mailtomfc@chartertn.net) . Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Robert married Birdie Mae Grindstaff on 3 Dec 1942 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Birdie (daughter of John Taylor Grindstaff and Harriet "Hattie" Moore) was born on 21 Sep 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jun 1969 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Elsie Irene Mast on 5 Jan 1980 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elsie (daughter of Ira Don Mast and Addie Gardner Baird) was born on 4 Jul 1924 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 Oct 1988 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HAMPTON - Ray Tolley, 97, Hampton passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in the Hermitage Health Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born May 25, 1921 in Hampton to the late Eli & Minnie Byrd Tolley. He was retired from the Carter County Highway Department. Ray loved to work in his garden and sit on the porch and chew his tobacco. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty six years Josephine Bise Tolley, two sisters: Lurla Bailey and Nellie Tolley and seven brothers: Lloyd, Lewis, George, Lawrence, Roy, Robert & Blake Tolley.

Those left to cherish his memory and love include a son: David Ray Tolley & Gay, His Grandchildren: David Allen & Kelli, Jamie & Mary, Jeff & Becky, Emillie & Kyle. His Great Grandchildren: Kourtney, Kaci, Julie, Dylan, Jackson, Olivia & Raymond, Sam, Brandon, Bobby, Hesper and Natalie, His Great Great Grandchildren: Hunter & Eli. One brother: Don & Anna Tolley. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev . Dallas Gregg, Rev. Henry Berry and Rev. Jerry Cannon. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 12 Noon Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Tolley Cemetery. Music will be provided by Rev . Ronnie Campbell. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday will be: Mike Mullins, Shane Clawson, Joe Tolley, Tim Hayes, Jackson Hayes, Charlie Arnette, Mike Smith and Sam Gibbs. Honorary Pallbearers will be: John L. McKinney, Burnie Hill, Larry Tolley, Ed Simerly, Arden Kuhn, Joel Rose, Barney McKinney, Jody Combs, Jerry Bowers, Kathy Clawson, Mike Street, Keith Kent, Roy Tolley and his great friend and neighbor Francis Holland. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to all the staff at Hermitage Health Center for all the love and care shown to Ray "Pappy" Tolley. May God bless all the C.N.A'S, nurses, housekeepers, cooks, office workers and doctors.

Ray married Josephine Bise on 4 Sep 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josephine was born about 1925 in Dickenson County, , , Virginia; died on 3 Jan 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hampton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

TOLLEY, Roy
"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, July 8, 1948
Pfc. ROY TOLLEY
The body of Pfc. Roy Tolley, who was killed in France on August 11, 1944, will arrive in Johnson City Friday on Sourthern Train No. 46 and will be taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Tolley, Route 1, Hampton, Friday afternoon.
Tolley was 20 at the time of his death. He served in the infantry after his entry into the service on March 16, 1943 and went overseas in May, 1944.
Before entering the army he was a farmer in the Fairview community of Carter County and belonged to the Fairview Baptist Church. Tolley attended school at Fairview School.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fairview Baptist Church with the Rev. John Buchanan in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery with full military honors rendered by the American Legion post and the VFW of Elizabethton.
Survivors include his parents; eight brothers, Lloyd, Lawrence, George, Lewis, Blake and Donald of Hampton and Robert and Ray of Bluff City; two sisters, Mrs. Lurla Bailey and Miss Nellie Tolley of Route 1, Hampton.

Notes:

UNICOI - Blake Daniel Tolley, 90, of Unicoi passed away Thursday February 15, 2018 in Lakebridge Health Care of Johnson City.

He was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Eli Joseph Tolley and Minnie Byrd Tolley. Mr. Tolley was a long time member of the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church in Hampton. He retired from North American Rayon after 48 years. Mr. Tolley was a U.S. Army veteran having served his country during World War II and later spent many years in the Army National Guard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elsie Guinn Tolley in 2015; a son, Raymond Tolley; two sisters, Nellie Tolley and Lurla Bailey; six brothers, Roy, Lloyd, Lawrence, George, Lewis and Robert Tolley; two grandsons, Raymond B. Tolley Jr. and Tommy Joe Tolley; a granddaughter, Stacy Yarber; a great-grandson, T.J. Yarber.

Survivors include a son, Bruce Tolley and his wife, Goldie of Johnson City; two daughters, Margaret Gregg and husband, Dallas of Unicoi and Phyllis Tolley of Unicoi; a special friend, Tom Landingham of Unicoi; two brothers, Ray Tolley of Hampton and Donald Tolley and wife, Anna of Johnson City; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Mr. Tolley will be conducted at 7:00 PM Sunday, February 18, 2018 in the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church in Hampton with Rev. Dallas Gregg, Pastor Gary Whitehead and Rev. Lester Simerly officiating. Special music will be provided by the Fairview Church Choir, Stevens Family and Steven Nelson. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Other times at the home of Dallas and Margaret Gregg, 1008 Marbleton Road, Unicoi. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, February 19, 2018 with Rev. Donnie Harris officiating and singing and Military Honors provided by Carter County Honor Guard Detail in the Guinn Cemetery, Hampton. Active pallbearers will be Dwight Gregg, B.J. Tolley, Joe Tolley, David Tolley, Anthony Gregg, Holden Tolley, Jerry Gill and Steve Nelson. Honorary Pallbearers will be his great-grandsons, nephews, David Cigaro, Calab Arrwood, River Gill, Eli Nelson, John and Ben Tolley, Cade Wilcox, and a special friend, Rev. Ed Davis.

Blake married Elsie Guinn about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elsie (daughter of Luther Blain Guinn and Nancy Jane Whitehead) was born on 17 Apr 1927 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Jan 2015 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Guinn Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Nellie Mae Tolley, 85, Johnson City, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 in the Life Care Center of Gray. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Eli & Minnie Byrd Tolley. She was a homemaker. Nellie was a member of the Fairview Free Will Baptist Church, Hampton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister: Laura Bailey and six brothers: Lloyd, Lawrence, George, Lewis, Robert & Roy Tolley.

Survivors include her brothers: Don Tolley and wife Ann, Johnson City, Ray Tolley, Hampton and Blake Tolley, Unicoi. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2016 in the Fairview-Tolley Cemetery, Hampton. Music will be provided by the Fairview Quartet. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and church friends.

Iva married Burley P. Shell about 1932. Burley (son of Daniel B. Shell and Lorraine Missouri Clark) was born on 10 May 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Apr 1982 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Stella Mae King Elliott Cook, age 95, of Elk Park, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Life Care Center of Banner Elk. A native of Carter County, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Lorenza and Florence Whitehead King and wife of the late Roby Elliott and Paul Walter Cook. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Edith Elliott Miller; a son: Eugene "Yogi" Elliott; sisters: Ida Shell, Myrtle Edwards, Lois Shoetak and Della Hughes, and brothers: Henry King and John Frank King.

Stella worked for many years at Cannon Memorial Hospital as surgical tech. She was a member of the Avery County Rescue Squad Auxiliary and volunteered at Ram's Rack in Newland. She loved to do needlepoint and work word puzzles. Stella and her husband, Paul Cook, were founding members of the Open Door Baptist Church located in Cranberry. Stella was a true mountain woman, born on Upper Shell Creek in Tennessee and she never left the mountains in her entire life of over 95 years. She never traveled outside of three states: TN, NC and VA. Some of her favorite people were the volunteer fireman of Elk Park. She lived next door to the fire station, and they watched over her, making sure that she was okay. Stella was so appreciative that she asked them to be pallbearers at her funeral.

Surviving is her son: James "Jay" Elliott and wife, Terry, of Unicoi, Tenn.; step-children: Corky Cook and wife, Freda, Myra Laws and husband, Steve, and Shane Cook, all of Elk Park; a sister: Viola Baker of Shell Creek, Tenn.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and very special friend, whom she considered family, Pastor Bryan Griffith. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Open Door Baptist Church. Rev. Bryan Griffith will officiate. Burial will follow in the Elk Park Cemetery.

Stella married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Arthur Plato Brinkley on 13 Dec 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Arthur (son of Hiram Lindsey Brinkley and Mary J. Erwin) was born on 20 Jun 1874 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Feb 1956 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Banner Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Joe Greenberry Turbyfill on 3 Apr 1962 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Joe (son of James Carter Turbyfill and Ellen C Franklin) was born on 30 Jan 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 30 Jan 1973 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earline married Robert Plato Puckett about 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Robert (son of Grover Cleveland Puckett and Margaret Gwyn) was born on 10 Mar 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 13 May 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Vergie Leona "Granny" Taylor, age 98, five days short of her 99th birthday, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, with her children by her side, on Friday, February 23, 2018, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.

She was born at home in the Simerly Creek community of Carter County and was a daughter of the late Celia Willis. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, William W. "Bill" Taylor, Sr. in November of 2000 and a brother.

Mrs. Taylor was a lifelong resident of Carter County. She was a former employee of Bemberg Corporation, and after her retirement from there, she worked at T.A. Dugger Junior High School where she was affectionately known as "Granny" to the students, teachers, and other staff members. She was a devoted member, as well as the oldest active member, of the Elizabethton First Church of the Nazarene and continued to attend until her health failed, only during the last several weeks of her life. Granny loved to read her Bible and started every day at the breakfast table with her Bible open in front of her. She was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who took delight in her family. She will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish her memory include a son William W. "Woody" Taylor, Jr. and his wife, Carol Ann, of Columbia, SC; a daughter, Teresa Hopson and her husband, Sam, of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Capt. Michael E. Taylor, (USN), and his wife, Laura; Julie Eadie and her husband, Earle; Tom Hopson, Janey Taylor, Chrissy Hopson; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor Eadie, Christopher Eadie, Samantha Eadie, and Delaney Hopson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Taylor will be conducted on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Kenley Knight and Rev. Raymond W. Amos, Sr., officiating. Music will be under the direction of Julie Eadie and David Arney. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday prior to the service, or at the home of her daughter, Teresa, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on her birthday, Wednesday, February 28, at 10:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Hopson, Capt. Michael E. Taylor, Earle Eadie, Christopher Eadie, Mike Roberts and her cousin, Clarence Willis. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home who cared for her so lovingly, and the members of First Church of the Nazarene.

Vergie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Dorothy Bell Swanson, 71, 207 Jim Elliott Road, Elizabethton, died
Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a lengthy
illness.
Mrs. Swanson was a native of Elizabethton and a daughter of the late Hobert
and Margie Miller Tolley. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Norman L. Swanson, in 1971, two sons, Jimmy and David Swanson, and by three
sisters and two brothers.
Mrs. Swanson was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a son, Charles Swanson, Hampton; a daughter, Margaret
Mitchem, Elizabethton; a half sister, Phyllis Martin, Johnson City; nine
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Floyd Taylor,
Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
These services have been entrusted to the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.
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SWANSON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Bell Swanson, 71, 207 Jim
Elliott Road, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, March 2, 2002, will be conducted at
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home
with the Rev. Tommy Maines officiating. Music will be under the direction of
Mrs. Barbara Peters. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at
11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Tolley Cemetery, Fairview Community.
Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 1050 a.m. Wednesday for the graveside
service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 7 p.m.
Tuesday, prior to the service. Friends may also call at the residence of her
son, Charles Swanson, 192 Mountain View Circle, Hampton.

Notes:

Lovie Novella Tolley Calvin, 79, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at her residence.
A native of Hampton, she was a daughter of the late Tilson Lincoln Tolley and Lindie Clark Tolley Vance.
Mrs. Calvin was a homemaker. She was a member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Calvin, and an infant daughter, Bethie Christine McClellan.
Survivors include her children, Windell "J.B." Tolley and Barbara Jean Palin, Linda Mozella Jackson and husband Bobby, Barbara Erlene Grimmett, John Lincoln McClellan and wife Hilda Diane, Timmy Kail McClellan and wife Teresa, and Timmy McClellan and Christie Metcalf; a sister, Ruby Ellison; a brother, Earnest Tolley; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Lovie Novella Tolley Calvin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, in the Brownlow-Tolley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Lovie married Clint McClellan on 11 Aug 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clint (son of John McClellan and Lizzie (McClellan)) was born on 17 Dec 1928 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1930 Carter County, TN Census, he is listed as Clifford McKinney, Grandson of Daniel C. Tolley and his wife Cora. In the 1940 Carter County Census, he is listed as Clifford Tolley, grandson Of Dan C. Tolley and his wife Cora.
No proof has been found that Clifford was the son of Celia Jane Tolley and a Mister McKinney. Information listed herein about Clifford McKinney/Tolley requires further research.

Clifford married Magdeline Swanner on 4 Feb 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Magdeline (daughter of Thomas Swanner and Mary Swanner) was born on 22 Apr 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hampton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Odell Willis, 70, of Hampton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charlie and Senia Tolley Willis.
Odell worked as a Journeyman Lineman for Dillard Smith Construction. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #934, Kingsport.
Odell enjoyed horseback riding, taking care of his farm animals and spending time with his family. He was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Terry Byers; a brother, Larry Willis; a sister, Vernia Carver; as well as two half brothers, Eugene Jones and Clifford Tolley.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 49 years, Sue Ramsey Willis; three children, Jennifer Rene Byers, Christy and Kelvin Cannon and Jamie and Melissa Willis; five grandchildren, Katie and fiancé Scott Odom, Maggie Burchett, Destini Byers and Tre Brown, Derek Byers and Tyler Willis; two step-grandchildren, Terri Lynne Byers and Salyna Willis; a brother, Arnold Willis; and two sisters, Evelyn Gragg and Selma Carrico. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Odell Willis will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ken Hauser of Fellowship Community Church officiating. Music will be provided by Rick Sweeney. The graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, in the Townsend Cemetery, Banner Elk, N.C. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:50 a.m. Friday, will be Tyler Willis, Jamie Willis, Derek Byers, Kelvin Cannon, Scott Odom and Lester Rainbolt. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Willis, Clarence Willis, Steve and Jacob Ramsey, Russ and Jake Norman, Eric Ollis and Lucas Ramsey.

Notes:

GRAY - Dana Willis, 75, Gray passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 in the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.

A native of Hampton, he was a son of the late Joseph Avery & Myrtle Ruth Tolley Willis. He was a 1963 graduate of Hampton High School. He served in the United States Navy. Dana was retired from Tennessee Eastman as a Chemical Operator. He was a member of the USS Yorktown CV-10 Association and the Elizabethton Senior Citizens. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years: Mary Etta Caldwell Willis, who died April 19, 2015 and by a brother, Albert Willis.

Survivors include his Children: Dana Andrew "Andy" (Janis Malina) Willis, Blountville, Robert Lee (Lindsey Scarlett) Willis, Gray, Jimmy Dale (Delores Louise) Willis, Telford and Charles Joseph (Tina Marie) Willis, Elizabethton. Seven Grandchildren: Justin, Jesse, Susan, Hannah, Brittany, Ella & Avery Willis. One Great Granddaughter: Elizabeth. Two Sisters: Eloise Hyder, Hampton and Glenda Hyatt, Elizabethton. One Brother: Raymond Willis, Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Danny Willis officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Sons & Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Olin Conkin, Robbie Lane and Garrison Haywood. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Notes:

PINEY FLATS — Margaret G. Royston was born on August 15, 1945, and left for her everlasting journey on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Margaret was a resident of Piney Flats, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Roy Tolley; sister, Peggy Willis; father, Orville Tolley; and her mother, Edith Tolley.

Margaret is survived by a son, Allen Royston of Chesapeake, VA; daughter, Tammy Eggleston of Elizabethton, TN; and brother, Dean Tolley of Piney Flats, TN.

It is hard to lose someone as special as Mom, the only comfort given is knowing God must have needed her more. Her smile and laughter will stay in our hearts forever. She expressed some words of wisdom that we would like to pass on: "LOVE ONE ANOTHER!"

The family would like to personally thank all of the Family and Friends for all of their support as Mom or "Sis" battled her fight with Cancer. Her battle along with her worries has ended as her new life begins.

The family has requested that a donation to the American Cancer Society c/o Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643 be made in lieu of flowers in the memory of Mom (Margaret Royston).

Bunia married Walter B. Banks about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of John Taylor Banks and Nancy "Nannie" Grindstaff) was born on 21 Jan 1899 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Banks Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dave married Minnie Milller on 19 Sep 1926 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Minnie was born on 12 Apr 1906 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Feb 1934 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dave married Polly Chambers on 11 Aug 1935 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Polly (daughter of Jacob "Jake" Chambers and Mary Birchfield) was born on 24 Jul 1908; died on 16 Feb 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Douglas married Mary Belle Cornett on 17 Feb 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Frank C. Cornett and Myrtle Florence Stevens) was born on 16 Oct 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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TOLLEY, Phillip
“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 25, 1948
PVT. PHILLIP TOLLEY
The body of Pvt. Phillip Tolley, who was killed March 5, 1944, at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, arrived in Johnson City this morning.
Pvt. Tolley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tolley of Hampton.
He attended grammar school at Tiger Valley and high school at Hampton. He was employed at American Bemberg Corp. spinning room at the time he went into the Army. Pvt. Tolley entered service on Dec. 29, 1942, and took his training at Camp David and Fort Fisher, N.C. He was sent overseas September 1943, with the Hq. Batry, 469th Coast Artillery and was with the 469 until his death.
Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Zeke and Raymond Tolley of Hampton; one sister, Ethel Tolley, Hampton; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Betty Holman, Roan Mountain.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Little Doe Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. W. W. Bean officiating.
Active pallbearers will be selected from the American Legion Post No. 49 and Capt. Lynn Folsom Post No. 2166 of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Full military honors will be rendered at the grave by these two posts.
Flower bearers will be Misses Voretta Whitehead, Martha Robinson, Jean Townsend, Jewel Sells, Sally Cates, Jean Whitehead, Cartha Hill and Mesdames Byrd Clark, Carl Teague, Dox Street, Monta Hill, Hensley Clark, Wayne Carlton, Joe Whitehead and Oscar Cox.
The body will be returned to the home of his parents at Route 1 Hampton, this afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

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ELIZABETHTON — Raymond Tolley, 88, Elizabethton passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in the Pine Ridge Care & Rehab Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Dave & Julie Hilman Tolley. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed at North American Rayon Corporation for 32 years and retired from Kennametal. Raymond was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Pauline Haldren Tolley; two sisters, Ruth Tolley and Ethel Hayes; and two brothers, Phillip Tolley and Zeke Tolley.

Survivors include a son, Adrian Raymond Tolley; his nephews, Billy Tolley, Johnson City, Dean Tolley, and Douglas Tolley both of Elizabethton, Zeke Tolley, Jr., Hampton and Jimmy Calfee, Hilton Head, South Carolina; his nieces, Patsy Johnson Elizabethton and Aleta Williams, Danville, Virginia; his sister-in-law, Mary Tolley, Elizabethton.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be: Gary Johnson, Wesley Johnson, Dean Tolley, Zeke Tolley, Jr., Walt Slagle and Henry Williams.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Pine Ridge Care & Rehab Center, The Staff & Dr. Jaishankar Onocology office, Johnson City and members of the Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.

Raymond married Pauline Vernie Haldren about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pauline was born about 1921 in Bluefield, , , West Virginia; died on 19 Jul 2012 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Dayton E. Hayes about 1950 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Dayton was born on 21 Sep 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 1998 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Leafie Annalee Payne, 85, Rittertown Road, Hampton, died Monday, July 18,2005, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.

Mrs. Payne was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Charlie and Lockie Evelyn Hilman Tolley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Doax Street, her second husband, Danford Payne,
and three brothers, Julius, Mack and Paul Tolley.

Mrs. Payne was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation after 40
years of service. She was a faithful member of Little Doe Free Will Baptist
Church.

Funeral services for Mrs. Payne will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19,
at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sam Ferguson, Rev. Shane Waters and Rev.
Troy Davis officiating. Music will be provided by the Generation Gap. Graveside services and interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Julius married Ella Jay Morton on 12 Nov 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ella (daughter of James William Morton and Essie S. Murray) was born about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Darlie C. Hyder, 85, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in the Pine Ridge Care Center following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie & Lockie Hilman Tolley. She was a retired employee of Texas Instruments after 18 years of service, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church.

She loved to garden, read and work in her flowers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Hyder; two sisters: Leafie Payne, Alpha Tipton; and three brothers: Mack, Julius, Paul Tolley.

Survivors include her daughter: Sandra Forbes and fiancé, Jimmy Stevens; Her sisters & brothers who she dearly loved: Shirl Davis, Geneva Roberts, of Hampton, and Mahala Hampton, of Alabama; Three Brothers: Wade Tolley and wife, Linda, Herman Tolley and wife, Shonette, and Jack Tolley, all of Hampton; Several nieces & nephews; A Sister-in-law: EllaJay Tolley; Her extended special family, The Hyder Family; Her special friends: Bob & Nancy Fillers, George & Brenda Roberson.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Sam Ferguson officiating.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by her niece, Sheridan Seigler. Active Pallbearers will be: Myron Hyder, Bob Fillers, Tim Davis, Hershel Scalf, George Roberson, Billy Jack Tolbert, Marvin "Buck" Johnson, Danny Cole and Glen Roy Cates. Honorary Pallbearers will be all of her many special friends and special family members who have visited, made phone calls and helped her in many ways.

For all the excellent care and loved shown to our family, I express a special "Thank You" to the Staff of Pine Ridge Care Center.

Darlie married Arlie Lee Hyder on 1 Nov 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Arlie (son of William Harrison Hyder and Celia Mae Cable) was born on 6 Apr 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Sep 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alpha married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Jack Tolley, 90, Hampton, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1931 in Carter County to the late Charlie & Lockie Hilman Tolley. Jack was a graduate of Hampton High School, East Tennessee State College and the University of Tennessee with a Masters Degree in Education. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a teacher and coach at Cloudland High School, a Counselor at Cloudland High School and served as Principal at Cloudland High School and was a Supervisor of Special Education in Carter County making a total of 45 years in the education field. He loved farming, gardening and loved people and outdoors. Jack was a member of Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Sammie Whitehead Tolley, a granddaughter: Rachel Clawson, four brothers: Paul, Julius, Mack and Wade Tolley and three sisters: Leafie Street, Darla Hyder and Mahalie Hampton.
Survivors include his children: Sherry (Michael) Clawson, Hampton and John Charles (Joan) Tolley, Johnson City, Two Grandsons: Seth (Kayla) Clawson and John (Goldie) Tolley. Two Great Grandchildren: Colton and Rae Clawson. Two Sisters: Geneva Roberts and Shirlene Davis and One Brother: Herman Tolley. Several nieces & nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, Minister officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be; Tim Davis, Keith Tolley, Leon Tolley, Chris Tolley, David Wade Tolley, Mike Rose and Julius Tolley, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be many family and friends.

Jack married Sammie F. Whitehead about 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sammie (daughter of John Love Whitehead and Geneva Christine Collins) was born about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 2010 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Herman Tolley, 90, Hampton, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charlie & Lockie Hilmon Tolley. Herman was a graduate of Cloudland High School. He was a US Army Veteran and had also worked at Brown’s Supermarket in Hampton for many years. He was a Master Gardner and loved to give things out of the garden away. In earlier years he attended Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Shonette Cutlip Tolley who passed away July 24, 2016; by a granddaughter: Amber Shaw Calhoun; and also 10 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his children: Keith (Wendy Hill), Patty (Garry Smith), and Leon (Rebecca). His grandchildren: Tracy (Jeff) Guy, Mitchell (Maggie), R.J. and Ezra Tolley and Sarah Hill, His great-grandchildren: Lane and Timber Shaw and Jeffrey, River, and Rudy Guy, a loving sister: Shirl Davis and several nieces and nephews. He was blessed with more friends that can be named whom he loved dearly.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Richard Stout officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Herman married Shonette Mardell Cutlip on 3 Jun 1952 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Shonette (daughter of Frank Edward Cutlip and Lillian Maurene Smith) was born on 19 Jan 1935 in Ohio, , , ; died on 24 Jul 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mahala Tolley Hampton, 81, of Leesburg, Ala., passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was born April 2, 1934 in Hampton, Tenn., to the late Charlie and Lockie Hilman Tolley. She had lived in Alabama for a number of years. Mrs. Hampton was a member of Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Sgt. Mathey G. Cole and M.B. Hampton, and by three brothers and three sisters. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her son, Jeff Hampton, and her daughters, Jennifer Farrow, Jill Hampton and Joy Hampton. Local survivors include her sisters, Geneva Roberts and Shirl Davis, and three brothers, Jack, Herman and Wade Tolley. Also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive. Mahala raised two of her grandchildren as her own, Zachery and Abigail.

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A. Jay Sells, 80, of 302 Oak Glen Circle, Johnson City, died Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a native of Hampton, but had lived most of his life in Johnson City and was a son of the late William A. and Hattie Tolley Sells. A. Jay was a retired employee of Holston Defense, who had worked there for 20 years. He was a member of the Tacoma Church of God and had served in the U.S. Navy, the Army Air Force and had retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years.

Survivors include: his wife, Ethel Whitley Sells, of the home; a son, William A. Sells, of Umatilla, Florida; a daughter, Catherine Waldene Sells Sifford, of Telford; two sisters, Pauline Cox and Jewel Harlan, both of Johnson City; two grandchildren, Shane Sifford, of Jonesborough, and Brandy Sifford of Johnson City; two great grandchildren, Daniel Jay Sifford and Hannah Morgan Sifford, both of Jonesborough; several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, December 23, 2006, at the Morris-Baker Funeral Home North Chapel at 8:00 p.m. under the direction of Rev. Wayne Absher and Rev. John Shriver. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until time of service at eight. A committal service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at the Mt. Home National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Military honors will be provided by the Kingsport V.F.W. #3328. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.morrisbaker.com.

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JOHNSON CITY - Pauline Sells Cox of Johnson City died on Thursday, May 5, 2016, after an extended illness.

She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late William Abraham and Hattie Tolley Sells. Mrs. Cox was a secretary with the former Volunteer Natural Gas Company, now Atmos Energy, for over 27 years. She was a member of Tacoma Church of God for over 60 years. Mrs. Cox was a soft spoken, kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Oscar Cox; her son, Bobby Gene Cox; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Cox; sisters, Jewell Sells Harlan and Agnes Arney; a brother, A. Jay Sells; a brother-in-law, James Lee Harlan, and a nephew William Andrew Sells preceded her in death.

Survivors include a grandson and his wife, Mr. & Mrs. Rob Cox, of Indiana; two great granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Sidney Cox, of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews including Jan Harlan Gibbons and Bobby of Kingsport, James Lee Harlan II and Donna of Jonesborough; Walden Sells Sifford and Tony of Jonesborough; and a sister in law, Ethel Sells of Johnson City.

The family of Pauline Sells Cox will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM on Monday, May 9, 2016, in the Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2 PM with Mr. James Lee Harlan II officiating.

The graveside committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace FWB Church CHPS Program. Attn: Carol Light 2110A Knob Creek Road, Johnson City TN 37604.

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Robert Clark, age 84, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013, at Centerville Nursing and Rehab in Centerville.

He was born September 7, 1928, in Hampton, Tennessee, to Arthur and Nola (Tolley) Clark.

After graduating from high school in the spring of 1946, Robert enlisted in the United States Army. During his two year span with the Army, Robert was stationed in Vienna, Austria, where he ran a hotel for both officers and transits.

He later enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in Norfork, Virginia and Olathe, Kansas. Robert was a cook and ran the NCO Club at the naval airbase in Olathe. At the end of his naval career, he was in charge of a galley with the USS Gearing DD710 medical fleet. Robert was medically discharged from the Navy in 1955. He served his country honorably for nearly a decade.

Robert married Mary "Delores" Marchello on September 23, 1949, and to this union three children were born. He later married Sherry Blomgren on December 31, 1985, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Centerville.

Following his military career, Robert moved to Centerville in 1955. It was during this time period that he began working part time with the postal service. His career eventually became full time during the mid- to late 1950s. Robert was appointed as the acting Centerville postmaster in 1968. He served the Centerville Community faithfully until his retirement from the post office in December of 1989.

Robert was very active in numerous groups during his lifetime. He was an active member of the Jaycees. When he had returned from the Service in 1955, Robert and other farmers used their equipment to clean up and expand the Lelah Bradley Park in Centerville. He was also both a member and president of the Appanoose County Fair Board for several years. Robert was proud to be a member of NAPUS (National Association of Postmasters of United States). He was also a member of Mystic American Legion Post #340. Robert was proud to be a Shriner. During his time with the Shriners, he helped introduce the shriner's cars in the Pancake Day Parade in the early 1970s.

Most importantly, Robert was a devout Christian. He was an active member of the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene in Moravia, Iowa.

He enjoyed numerous hobbies and passions. Robert loved traveling, including several trips to Alaska. During his time in Alaska he often enjoyed the Fiddle Festival in Fairbanks, as well as the Yukon Quest Dog Race. He also made many trips to Tennessee to visit both family and friends. He loved catering for people and was well known for striking up friendships wherever he went. Robert was also known for being an author in which he wrote numerous books on his family history.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Clark, of Centerville, Iowa; six children, Brad (Mary) Clark, Bruce (Cathy) Clark, Bryon (Margaret) Clark, Steve Bunch, Kevin Bunch and Michelle (Hugh) Scieszinski; fifteen grandchildren, Jenny (Jake) Bates, Seth (Megan) Clark, Michael (Molly) Clark, Megan (Colby) Law, Nathan Clark, Tasha (Terry) Schnathorst, Eric Clark, Gerald Clark, Stephan Bunch, Katie (Bryce) Oswalt, Whitney (PJ) Tedford, Susanne Scieszinski, Jacob Scieszinski, Mallory Scieszinski, and Jayden Scieszinski; eight great grandchildren, Narayan Funk-Clark, Calla and Annaliese Bates, Liam and Julia Clark, and Leah, Abi, Elayna Tedford; and a brother, Byrl (Kansas) Clark, of Hampton, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two siblings, Mildred Delena and Arvil Clark.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Tuesday morning, February 19, 2013, at the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene, Moravia, Iowa, with Pastor Terry Chapman officiating.

Friends may call from 1 PM until 8 PM Monday, February 18, 2013, with family there from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Lange Funeral Home & Crematory in Centerville.

Burial will be in the Felkner Cemetery, west of Centerville, with full military honors.

Notes:

Byrl Lester Clark, 96, fought the good fight of faith and left his Earthly home and moved his forwarding address to Heaven on January 26, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1926, to the late Arthur and Nola Clark in Hampton, TN. Byrl was a proud US Navy Veteran during World War II. In 1944, he left high school at the age of 17 and voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served as a Seaman on the USS Atlanta, which was the first American ship to bomb Japanese Homelands during WWII. Byrl was retired from North American Rayon (33 years) and East Tennessee State University (10 years). He and Kansas enjoyed many years of retirement traveling with family and friends. Also, he enjoyed tending to his cattle, gardens and his Clark Family Farm, while enjoying his many beloved dogs.

He is survived by his loving wife of 6 years, Carolyn; his daughter, Linda Abel (Larry Sr, his loving son-in-law); his son, Byrl Clark, Jr and his son Jeff Clark; his grandchildren, Larry Abel, Jr (Kim), Deanna Abel Johnson, Chris Clark, Joy Abel, Kelsey Johnson, Amanda Clark, Keaton Johnson, Jessica Clark Madden, Beckett Clark, Gabriella Clark and Baylen Clark; his stepchildren; Angel Wilson (Adam), BJ Payne, Michael Payne (April) and step grandchildren Maura Trice (Tim), Eddie Trice, Gabby Trice, Raymond Wilson, Makayla Payne, Madison Payne, Alyssa Payne, Lee Payne and Taylor Smith and several special nephews, nieces and cousins and a two very special friends who were like daughters; Judy Broyles and Judy Herrell Stocton. Byrl is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Kansas Garland Clark; his brother, Robert Clark; daughter-in-law, Linda Clark; sister-in-law Ida Lee Kelly (Chuck) and brother-in-law, Bobby Garland (Tommie Sue) and a baby brother, Arvel Clark and a baby sister, Mildred Clark.

Byrl was a proud member of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church in Elizabethton, TN. He was honored and proud to be a member of his church. One of the many highlights of his year was the honor to carry the American flag during the Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day services at his church, where he will carry one last time during his Celebration of Life Service at Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church. Receiving of family and friends will be Sunday January 29 from 5:00-7:00pm with the service following at 7:00. The Graveside services will take place at Berry Cemetery in Simerly Creek on Monday, January 30 at 11:00am. The services will be officiated by Pastor Randy Johnson and Pastor Mark Potter. Music will be provided by Joy Abel, Rob Montgomery, Teresa McKinney, Jim Matheson, Jeff Snyder and church musicians.

Pallbearers will be Larry Abel Jr, Chris Clark, BJ Payne, Adam Wilson, Michael Payne, Joel Street, Zeke Tolley Jr., Kevin Kelly and Joseph Smithdeal.

Honorary Pallbearers include Bruce Clark, Bradley Clark, Bryan Clark, Richard Kelly, Tim Kelly, Glen Gouge, Gary Gouge, Leslie McKinney, Jim Matheson, Carl Roberson, Sam Harrison, Tony Jones, Pastor Kenneth Grindstaff, Bill Henard, Myron Hyder, Stephen Harsh, Robert Ray, Sr., Valley Forge Men’s Bible Class, Valley Forge Senior’s Ministry Group and the Cattlemen’s Association.

The family would like to express special thanks to those who provided special care for the last 3 weeks of Byrl’s life which includes the Veteran’s Administration, the loving staff and administration at Ivy Hall Nursing Hall, Judy Jones Mcamis and Troy Wagner.

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Etta Hamm - ELIZABETHTON
Etta Moore Hamm, age 88, formerly of 111 Allen Dr., Jonesborough, TN, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, June 22, 2004 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Unicoi County, TN, and was a daughter of the late Jake and Mary Tolley Davis. She was a member of Westerly Heights Baptist Church in Johnson City, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Walter A. Moore Sr.; a son Walter A. Moore Jr.; two brothers; and one sister. Survivors include her husband, Fields H. Hamm, of Life Care Center of Elizabethton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Clyde and Eva Moore, of Hampton, William and Edith Moore, of Unicoi; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Helen Davis, of Greeneville, Ray and Eva Davis, of Johnson City; and one sister, Rachel Jackson, of York PA. Ten grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Etta Moore Hamm will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Jerry Hall officiating. Music will be under the direction of Edna Waycaster. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home, and at other times at the residence of a son, Clyde Moore, 136 Morton Rd., Hampton, TN. Graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Henson, Hubert Coleman, Christopher Lovelace, Bobby Hash, Dana Brackins, Lowell Shell and Dwight Hartley. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Westerly Heights Baptist Church, the Carter County Sheriff's Department and City of Gold Drama Cast. Special thanks are extended to Margaret Bowers, Lou Campbell and Tammy Hyder of Life Care Center of Elizabethton, and to a very special nephew and niece, Dwight and Alene Hartley. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of the arrangements. 423-542-2232

Etta married Walter Alexander Moore, Sr on 18 Sep 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of John Moore and Mary (Moore)) was born about 1879 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 23 Mar 1954; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Etta married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WESTLAKE, Ohio – Mr. Ray Davis, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at the Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mr. Davis was born on October 29, 1921, to the late Jake and Mary Tolley Davis. He was a Unicoi County native, where he had lived until he joined the Navy in 1940. Mr. Davis married Eva Letta McInturff in 1945.

His military service spanned from 1940 to 1962, when he retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer E-9. During his time with the Navy, he lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, Annapolis, Maryland, Norfolk and Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

After his military retirement, Mr. Davis worked as a Logistics Management Specialist for the Department of the Navy and Naval Sea Systems Command as a federal employee in the Washington, D.C., area. Upon completing thirty-eight years with the government, which included his military and civilian service, he retired as a GS-14 Logistics Specialist and moved back to Johnson City, Tennessee, in 1979.

Ray and Eva were members of the Unicoi United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. He also attended Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church.

In 2009, Mr. Davis moved to a retirement center in Westlake, Ohio, to be closer to his family

In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Letta McInturff Davis, on August 24, 2004; infant daughters, Cathy Lea Davis and Carol Lynne Davis; step-mother, Maude Ramsey Davis; two brothers, Jess Ernest Davis and Clyde J. Davis; three sisters, Etta Davis Moore, Hazel Davis Browder and Rachel Davis Jackson.

Survivors include his three daughters, Linda Jean Nutter and husband, Franklin, McLean, Virginia, Peggy Ann Reeves and husband, Joel, Springfield, Virginia, Pennie Marie Gray and husband, Gerald, Westlake, Ohio; Five loving grandchildren, Alycia Nutter Kiley and husband, James, Aaron Nutter, Shannon Reeves, Daniel Gray and Allison Gray; His brother, Reverend George Davis and wife, Helen; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

The family will celebrate Mr. Davis' life by receiving friends at Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 6, 2010, with funeral service to follow. Reverend J.Todd Kingrea will officiate. Music will be provided by Pat Vanover and Martha Piner.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow in the Swingle Cemetery, Unicoi.

Ray married Eva Letta McInturff on 6 Jan 1945 in Norfolk, , , Virginia. Eva (daughter of Sheppard McInturff and Lelia R. McNabb) was born about 1922 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 2004. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rev. George Clinton (G.C.) Davis, age 86, passed away Sunday morning, May 22, 2011, at Takoma Hospital.

He touched many lives throughout all East Tennessee, ministering over 63 years, to young and old, rich and poor. He never met a stranger. Pastoring people was his life, and he loved telling people about Jesus. He pastored several churches in Tennessee, Nebraska, and Louisiana.

He is survived by his faithful loving wife of 65 years, Helen Arrowood Davis; son and daughter-in-law David and Glenda Davis of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law Rev. Rick and Susan Bradbury of Morristown; grandsons and wives, Daniel and Kristen Davis of Telford, Paul and Whitney Bradbury of Knoxville, and John and Shannon Bradbury of Rutledge; great-grandchildren Zeke, Caleb, Noah, Asaph, Joel, Corrie, and Phillip.

He was the son of the late Jake and Mary Tolley Davis. He was also preceded in death by great-grandson Patrick Bradbury; brothers Ray, Clyde, and Ernest; and sisters Etta Moore, Rachel Jackson, and Hazel Browder.

He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of West Side Church of God.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home. The body will be taken to Russellville Church of God Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. preceding the home going celebration at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Tracy Colley, Rev. Gene Pendland, and Tony Winkler will officiate.

Interment will follow at 11:00 a.m. Friday at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens. It is requested that family and friends meet at the cemetery by 10:50 a.m. for the committal service.

His pallbearers will be Daniel Davis, Paul Bradbury, John Bradbury, Bobby Flowers, Anthony Macey, and Brian Davis.

George married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carroll married Dorothy M. Hodge about 1945. Dorothy was born on 14 Jan 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jun 1982 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eden-Greenwood Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married Ottolene Bennett on 1 Nov 1937 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Ottolene (daughter of Nathan William Bennett and Edith Marie Hill) was born about 1923 in Russell Country, , , Virginia; died on 9 Oct 2009 in Greenville County, , , South Carolina; was buried in Terry Ceek Penicostal Church Cemetery, , Greenville County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby Ann Tolley Merritt, 81, of Marietta, passed away, March 7, 2019.
Born in Unicoi County, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late David and Rhoda Berry Tolley. She was the manager of Chad's Restaurant and was manager of the bar and grille at the Green Valley Country Club. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the VFW as former president.
Surviving are her husband of 28 years: David Merritt; a daughter: Debbie Tolley Babson a son: Darrell Owens (Becci); two brothers: William Tolley (Kathy), JC Tolley; four grandchildren and five loving great-granchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by: a daughter: Shirley Ann Ward; four sisters: Linnie Cleveland, Bea Cawley, Leora Ward, June McKelroy; three brothers: Harrison Tolley, Howard Tolley, Chet Tolley; and a grandson: Travis Ward.
Burial in Mountain View Memorial Park.

William married Marjorie Ethel Church about 1946. Marjorie (daughter of Herbert Cross Church and Flora Olive "Ollie' Hall) was born about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Samuel Martin Tolley, 86, Johnson City passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a native of Johnson City where he lived most of his life but had lived in Erwin and Jonesborough also. Sam was a son of the late William Birt Tolley and Sudie Mae Carroll Tolley.
He was a well known and respected painting contractor for over 30 years in the Tri-Cities area. Sam was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son, Samuel; a daughter, Diana Tolley; two brothers, Bill and Jerry Tolley; a sister, Betty Hall; and the mother of his children, Louise Copas Tolley.
Survivors include four daughters, Debbie Grindstaff of Johnson City, Delaine Sanders of Erwin, Sandra Kinley of Elizabethton and Stephanie May and husband, Scott of Johnson City; three sisters, Mary Moody of Jonesborough, Patsy Byrd and husband, Allen of Florida and Lyndoll Williams of Johnson City; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a special friend and caretaker, Beverly Tolley Gross; his faithful and loving companion, his dog, Coco; also several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Sam will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 7, 2021 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Pastor Edward Moser officiating. Special music will be provided by his grandson, Pete Sanders. Graveside services will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Highway 81, Jonesborough. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends.

Martin married Louise B. Copas about 1960 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Louise (daughter of Horace Copas and Dansford Lunsford) was born on 31 Jul 1937 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Nov 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jerry M. "Dude" Tolley, 76, 214 Possum Hollow Road, Gray passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015, at his residence.
He was a lifetime resident of Washington County and was a son of the late William and Sudie Mae Carroll Tolley. Mr. Tolley was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Johnson City. He was a selfemployed painter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jo Hall; and a brother, Bill Tolley.
Survivors include his loving wife, Jewel Hopson Tolley; a daughter, Lori Stout and husband, Jack, of Johnson City; two sons, Bill Tolley and wife, Marlene, of Jonesborough, and Jerry Tolley and wife, Joann, of Strasburg, VA; three sisters, Lyndoll Williams, of Johnson City, Patsy Byrd and husband, Allen, of Florida, and Mary Moody, of Johnson City; a brother, Sam Tolley, of Johnson City; four grandchildren, Madison and Jarrett Tolley, of Johnson City, and Logan and Jake Tolley, of Winchester, VA; a greatgrandson, Breylon Tolley; several stepgrandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Tolley will be conducted at 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Grace Baptist Church, 612 Collins Drive, Johnson City, with Rev. Mike Pelham and Pastor Bryan Smith officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 PM until the service hour.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 28, 2015, in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jarrett Tolley, Jack Stout, Daniel Hopson, Chipper Hopson, Chad Nelson, Josh Callahan and Jake Tolley. For those attending this service you are asked to meet at Woodall Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home by 10:30 AM to go in procession to the cemetery.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Grace Baptist Church, Dr. Vicente and staff of the Regional Cancer Center and to Dr. Abkus and staff of the Ear, Nose and Throat of Johnson City for the wonderful care and compassion they provided Mr. Tolley and the family.

Jerry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Leonard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married Daisy Bernice Bentley about 1945 in North Carolina, , , . Daisy (daughter of Sherman William Bentley and Sadie Jones) was born on 7 Jun 1924 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 16 Aug 1983 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Oak Hill Fw Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Faye Tolley was the daughter of James Tolley & Mary Elizabeth "Posie" Whitehead. She was born in Carter County, Tennessee on 13 Jan 1929.

She married Claude Hilton on 12 Oct 1944 in Elizabehton, Tennessee. Together, they had 5 children: Alice, Jerry, James, Lloyd "Dale", & Kathleen.

She married William O'Shaughnessy on 1 July 1967.

She was the owner/operator of the Forget Me Not home in Canton, Ohio for many years. With the help of her residents, she was the nurse, aide, cook, & housekeeper.

At the age of 84, Faye passed away on 20 May 2013 in Canton, Ohio of leukemia.

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Mack M. Tolley

Mack Mitchell Tolley, 66, 6551 Highway 19E, Roan Mountain, died Tuesday,
May 22, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Tolley was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Jim and Posie
Guinn Tolley. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and three
brothers.
Mr. Tolley was a retired employee of Republic Steel, Canton, Ohio. He was a
Free Will Baptist and attended the Valley Forge House of Prayer.
Survivors include his wife, Callie Johnson Tolley; two daughters, Judy Byrd,
Johnson City, and Molly Lingerfelt, Hampton; three sons, Terry L. Tolley and
Leslie Keith Tolley, both of Elizabethton, and Mitchell Tolley, Hampton;
three sisters, Irene Davis, Jonesborough, Ethel Coffey, East Canton, Ohio, and
Fay O'Shaughnesse, Canton, Ohio; and four brothers, McKinley Tolley, North
Industry, Ohio, Earl Tolley, Louisville, Ohio, Dillard Tolley, East Canton,
Ohio, and Cecil Tolley, Hampton. Eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

TOLLEY -- Funeral services for Mack Mitchell Tolley, 66, 6551 Highway 19E,
Roan Mountain, who died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, will be conducted at 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 24, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Russell
officiating. Music will be provided by The Blood Bought Quartet. Graveside
services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, in the Tolley Cemetery,
Whitehead Hill. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the
cemetery at 1050 a.m. Friday, will be Landon Lingerfelt, Steve Byrd, Michael
Tolley, Ikie Tolley, Billy Hurley and Ronnie Reece. Honorary pallbearers will be
the Staff of the Second and Fourth Floors and ICU of Johnson City Medical
Center and the men of Valley Forge House of Prayer. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at
the residence of a son, Mitchell Tolley, 104 Whittemore Road, Hampton
(Fairview Community). Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 1050 a.m.
Friday. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Mack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cecil Tolley, 75, a life-long resident of the Fairview Community in Hampton, entered into eternal rest with our Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness and complications from a massive heart attack.
Cecil, who was of the Freewill Baptist Faith, attended Fairview Freewill Baptist Church as a child. He was the last surviving son of 13 children of the late Jim and Posie Whitehead Tolley. A student at Fairview School and a Hampton Bulldog, Cecil left school in his teenage years to care for his ailing mother.
A life-long farmer, Cecil served many years at Johnson City's Magnavox Plant and retired due to visual disability from the Unicoi County Gas Utility District. He cherished listening to the county police scanner, telling jokes, spending time with his family while eating Long John Silver's fish or Kentucky Fried Chicken and loving his wife of 54 years, Georgia Blevins Tolley.
Cecil, affectionately known as "Pops," "Papaw," Pap," and "Old Man," was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Victoria Faith McQueen; his brothers, infant Lonnie, Ronnie, Carl, Mack, Ken, Dillard and Earl Tolley; and his sisters, infants Catherine and Christine Tolley, Faye (Bill) O'Shaughnessy, Ethel (Oscar) Coffey and Irene (Lloyd) Davis.
In addition to his wife, Cecil is survived by their children, Betty and Jobe Tolley, Hampton, Kitty Tolley, Hampton, Cecil Wayne Tolley, Hampton, Shelby and David McQueen and Annie and Danny McQueen. Others include his grandchildren, Danielle and Abigail Bates, Jobe Tolley, Courtney Tolley, Alexandria, Katarina and Izabella McQueen, as well as his great-grandchildren, Lucas Bates, Nathan Peters, Elana and Joshua Furches; a special cousin, Mabel Tolley; a special nephew, Norman Coffey; and many other nieces, nephews and extended family.
A graveside service will take place on Saturday, July 30, at 12 noon at the Tolley-Cornett Cemetery in the Fairview Community with Rev. Shane Whittemore and Rev. Henry Berry officiating with Cecil's favorite songs of "Great Speckled Bird," "Me and God" and "I'll Fly Away" being played. Active pallbearers will be Billy Brown, Junior Blevins, Bobby Furches, Nathan Peters and his sons-in-law, Jobe Tolley, Danny and David McQueen. Honorary pallbearers will be Mabel Tolley, Norman Coffey, Landon Lingerfelt, Robert "Bob" Potter and the current and previous staff of the Unicoi County Gas Utility District. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet the family at the Tolley-Cornett Cemetery off Whittemore Road at 11:50 a.m. Saturday. It was Cecil's wish to arrive at the cemetery via horse and wagon from the Fairview FWB Church, courtesy of Les Roberson and Landon Lingerfelt, on Saturday.

Cecil married Georgia Ray Blevins on 26 May 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Georgia (daughter of Frank Blevins and Pearl Caroline Byrd) was born about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FLAG POND - Lennie H. "Shorty" Bales, age 89, 545 Gentry Mountain Road, Flag Pond, passed away on Sund ay, April 30, 2017 in the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital.

She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late Roby Hardin and Nancy Tolley Brummett. Mrs. Bales was a homemaker. She was of the protestant faith. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Bales in 1987; four brothers: Ernest Hardin, Robert Hardin, Bill Brummett and Wayne Brummett; one sister, Virgie McLaughlin.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories, three brothers: Paul Brummett, Cleveland, OH, Ted Brummett and wife, Jean, Akron, OH, Raymond Brummett and wife, Clara, Unicoi; two sisters: Helen Alford, Johnson City, June Powers and husband, Page, Unicoi; sister-in-law, Wanda Brummett, Unicoi; lots of nieces, nephews and cousins that loved her dearly; friends and caregivers, Dean and Shannon Cooper and family.

The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will follow in the Tolley-Cornett Cemetery. Reverend Kevin Laws will officiate. Pallbearers will be Dean Cooper, Clinton Cooper, Chris Cooper, Matthew Hale, Dakota Davis and Shane McIntosh.

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JOHNSON CITY - Helen Brummett Alford, 86, Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord and join her husband Billy Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Alford was a Unicoi County native, but had lived most of her life in Johnson City.

She was a daughter of the late Sam and Nancy Tolley Brummett.

Mrs. Alford worked in the textile industry, first with Leon-Ferenbach and later retiring from Bemberg. Following retirement she worked as a cashier at The Meat Shop.

Mrs. Alford was a member of Southwestern Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Alford in 2012, four brothers, Ernest and Robert Hardin, Bill and Wayne Brummett, two sisters, Virgie McLaughlin and Lena Bales.

Mrs. Alford is survived by her daughter, Nancy "Lannie" Alford Watts and husband Keith, Telford; her grandson, Justin Levi Watts, Johnson City; three brothers, Paul Brummett, Cleveland, OH, Ted Brummett and wife Jean, Akron, OH, Raymond Brummett and wife Clara, Unicoi; one sister, June Powers and husband Page, Unicoi; a sister-in-law, Wanda Brummett, Unicoi; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Steve Webb, Dr. Hamati, Dr. Garcia, and the nurses and staff of the 2nd floor of the Johnson City Medical Center, for the excellent care.

The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at 7:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Greg Salyer, officiating.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:30- 7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.

The committal service and entombment will be held Wednesday at 12:00 noon in the Mausoleum of Roselawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Helen married William James "Bill" Alford on 10 Jun 1950 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William James Alford and Alice O'Veda Pierce) was born on 28 Dec 1928 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 2012 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bill Joe Brummett (Brunnett)

Mr. Brumitt was a son of the late Samuel and Nancy Tolley Brumitt and was a life long resident of Unicoi County Tennessee.

He was employed with Unicoi County Gas Utility District before retiring in 1997 due to ill health, after 20 years of service.

Mr. Brumitt was preceded in death by; two brothers, Robert Hardin and Ernest Hardin; and two sisters. Vergie McLaughlin and Virginia Wren.

Survivors include his wife, one daughter and five sons.

Bill married Wanda Jay Simerly on 14 Aug 1954 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Wanda (daughter of Omar Frank Simerly and Nettie Cozie Berry) was born about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cornett-Tolley Cemetery, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Roxie Brummett Jones, 74, 22009 Bernard, Taylor, died Friday, July 19, 2002, at Harper Hospital.

Mrs. Jones was a Unicoi County, Tenn., native and a daughter of the late Hasco Brummett and Mary Tolley Brummett.

She had been employed in the Activities Department of Regency Health Care Center, Taylor, for the past 24 years.
Mrs. Jones was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Dearborn Heights.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lester Brummett and Kyle Ferrell; and one sister, Carolyn Williams.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Jones; two sons, Mike Jones, Johnson City, Tenn., and Stephen Jones, Howell; two daughters, Sue Massucci and Julie Jones, both of Taylor; four brothers, Joe Ferrell, Johnson City, and Don Brummett, Gerald Brummett and Alan Brummett, all of Bowling Green, Fla.; two sisters, Patricia Thornhill, Fort Pierce, Fla., and Gail Ferrell, Elizabethton, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Roxie Brummett Jones, age 74, 22009 Bernard, Taylor, Mich., who went to be with the Lord on Friday, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday from the Morris-Baker South Chapel. The Rev. Eugene Penland will officiate. Burial will follow committal services at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Monte Vista Burial Park. Family members will serve as pallbearers.

Roxie married Charles Jones about 1948 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Charles was born about 1928 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 2003 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lester Eugene Brummett, 71, Plymouth, Mich., died Sunday, June 24, 2001, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Brummett was a Unicoi County, Tenn., native and a son of the late Hasco Brummett and Mary Brummett Ferrell.
He was a World War II Army veteran.
Mr. Brummett was a graduate of University State College, Detroit, and received his master's degree from East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tenn.
He retired in 1992 from General Motors as a general superintendent in Livonia, Mich.
Mr. Brummett was a former light-middleweight boxer.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Kyle Ferrell; and one sister, Carolyn Williams.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Brummett; five daughters, Jean Squillets, Jamestown, Tenn., Brenda Hocking, Livonia, Beverly Ramsay, Westland, Mich., Barbara Hall, Oakland, Tenn., and Bonnie Brummett, Plymouth; one son, Lester Brummett, Plymouth; four brothers, Don Brummett, Gerald Brummett and Alan Brummett, all of Bowling Green, and Joe Ferrell, Elizabethton, Tenn.; three sisters, Roxie Jones, Taylor, Mich., Gail Ferrell, Elizabethton, and Patricia Thornhill, Fort Pierce; his stepmother, Eula Bowling, Lake Placid; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

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Donald "Don" Lewis Brummett Sr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his home in Bowling Green.

He was born on November 9, 1931 in Unicoi, Tennessee. Don moved to Hardee County on Christmas day in 1956. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Don was a member of the Masons and a proud U.S. Army Ranger who proudly served his country in the Korean War.

He is preceded in death by his parents Hasco and Mary Brummett, Step- mother Eula Brummett, brothers Lester Brummett and Kyle Farrell, sisters Roxie Jones and Carolyn Williams.

Don is survived by his wife Sylvia Brummett of Bowling Green, son Donald Lewis Brummett Jr. and his wife Cindy of Okeechobee, daughter Donna Mueller and her husband Joe of Gainesville, bothers; Gerald Brummett, Alan Brummett, Joe Farrell, sisters; Gail Farrell and Patricia Thornhill. And 5 grand-children; Joseph Michael Mueller, Alyson Marie Mueller, Marcella Lynn Mueller, Garrett Lewis Brummett, and Katie Cheyanne Brummett.

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Mrs. Carolyn P. Ferrell Williams, 55, of Neeses, died Saturday, May 21, 1994, at her residence. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Beulah P.H. Church, with the Rev. Ronald Street, the Rev. William Welch, the Rev. Reggie Thames and the Rev. Emery Martin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Williams was born in Johnson City, Tenn., a daughter of the late George Washington Ferrell and Mary Ann Tolly Ferrell. She was a member of Mount Beulah P.H. Church. Survivors include her husband, Vernon Williams of the home; a son, Kyle Williams of Neeses; two sisters, Mrs. Roxie Jones of Taylor, Mich., and Ms. Gail Ferrell of Elizabethton, Tenn.; four brothers, Lester E. Brummett of Plymouth, Mich., Don L. Brummett and Gerald D. Brummett, both of Bowling Green, Fla., and Joe Ferrell of Johnson City, Tenn.; a stepdaughter, Betty Fox of Aiken; a foster sister, Mrs. Laura Barnett of Johnson City, Tenn.; two stepgrandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Family/Spouse: Vernon Williams. Vernon was born on 7 Aug 1926 in Orangeburg County, , , South Carolina; died on 30 May 2006 in Orangeburg County, , , South Carolina; was buried in Mount Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, , Orangeburg County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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TELFORD - Joe Ferrell, 77, Telford departed from his earthly life on Saturday, June 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Johnson City to the late George and Mary Tolley Ferrell. He was a graduate of Happy Valley High School where he played basketball. Joe was also a Little League Coach for 20 years. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he frequently drove the church bus and assisted in the nursery. Joe’s career began at Allied Metals at age 17 and worked there until his retirement. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Roxie Jones and Carolyn Williams and three brothers, Don Brummett, Lester Brummett and Kyle Ferrell.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy Reaves Ferrell; a son, Larry Ferrell and his wife, Shannon; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason), Lydia, Gabe, Jake, Colton; great-grandson, Evan; a sister, Gail Ferrell; a brother, Gerald Brummett; also, several nieces and nephews.

Roma married Gene Mathes on 17 Dec 1955 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Gene was born on 6 Apr 1935 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 2003 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles Edward Tolley, 66, Unicoi passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Robert & Bertie Grindstaff Tolley. He had lived most of his life in Unicoi. He was a graduate of Unicoi County High School. Charles was a machinist, farmer and Christmas Tree Grower. He was a member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church and an avid sportsman.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years: Charlotte Carver Tolley. His Children: Angela Stonecypher and her husband David, and Christopher Charles Tolley all of Unicoi. One very special grandson: Logan Eli Tolley. Six Sisters: Patricia Miller & husband Conley, Eliz. Gail Storie & husband Jerry, Dorothy Roberts, Katherine Lewis and Linda Sliger all of Unicoi and Joyce Arnett and husband Charlie, Roan Mountain. One Brother: Roy Tolley, Unicoi. Several nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. The eulogy will be given by Mr. Mike Ingram. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 in the Woody-Pate Cemetery, Unicoi. Music will be provided by the Stevens family. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Saturday will be: Christopher Tolley, Angela Stonecypher, David Stonecypher, Logan Tolley, Jason Clawson, Mike Ingram, and Arthur Blevins. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Roy Tolley, Jerry STorie, Conley Miller, Jim Carver, Charles Arnett, Norman Simerly, Warren Davis, Michael Clawson, Steve Rainbolt and his church family. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Charles Famoyin, the staff of the 2500 Wing, Johnson City Medical Center and Lindsey from Amedisys Home Health

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Raymond Tolley, age 63, Unicoi, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, July 28, 2016. He was a Carter County native and lived in North Carolina for twenty-five years before moving to Unicoi in 1964. Mr. Tolley retired from PTI Transportation where he was employed as a truck driver. He was a member of Marbleton Free Will Baptist Church.
Mr. Tolley was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Guinn Tolley in 2014 and his son, Raymond Blake Tolley, Jr. in 1980.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his father, Blake Daniel Tolley of Johnson City; one daughter, Jennifer Haire of Myrtle Creek, OR; one brother, Bruce Tolley of Elizabethton; one sister, Phyllis Tolley of Unicoi; two grandsons: David Cigarroa and Kaleb Arrowood; three granddaughters: Autumn Arrowood, Brooklynn Arrowood and Ella Haire.
A private graveside service will be held for Mr. Tolley.

Raymond married Nell Marie Story on 18 Jul 1974 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Nell (daughter of Julian Hobert Story and Gladys Louise McNabb) was born about 1951 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Nov 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Homer Shell, 70, of Elizabethton, entered into rest Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, Ohio.
Mr. Shell was the son of the late Burl and Iva King Shell from Roan Mountain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma "Peach" Shell; brothers, Roy King, Charles Shell and Clyde Shell; sister, Barbara Manring; and son, Kraig Kiser.
Homer was a lifelong resident of Carter County. He was a retired machinist from Alemite Corporation. Before his health deteriorated, he enjoyed farming and tinkering with old cars and trucks.
Homer is survived by five children, Kevin Kiser, Lisa Evans, Kristi Perkins, Daniel Shell and wife Donna Mitchell-Vitoux and Jason Shell and wife Sandy. He leaves to cherish his memory the following grandchildren, Erin Kiser, Emily Kiser, Kolby Evans, Kylee Evans, Alleea Shell, DJ Shell, Eric Vitoux, Elizabeth Vitoux, Kaylen Shell and Jasy Shell. Additionally, he leaves treasured friends, Bud Kent and Roger Weaver, along with caretakers, Beulah "Mutt" Williams and Irene Birkner.
The family will greet guests and share memories from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 9, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with a Celebration of Life to follow at noon with the Rev. Estell Williams and the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Gina Johnson, Anette LeVeau and Robin Montgomery. Committal services will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be chosen from sons, grandsons and family friends. Honorary pallbearers are Benny Colbaugh, Randy Colbaugh, Richard Campbell, Ernie Campbell, Dallas Farmer, Randy Marlowe, Jerry Torbett and Elijah "Pooner" Powell Jr.

Homer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gilmer Tolley, 65, Hampton, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Clifford and Mageline Swanner Tolley.
He was a retired employee of Empire Furniture. Gilmer was a member of the Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Roger, Marvin & Harlan Tolley.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Mabel Tolley. His Children: Ester Tolley and Lester Tolley and wife Petrica. His Granddaughter: Brittany Rhinehart. One Sister: Louise Stout and husband Tommy. Two Nieces, Two Nephews, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2015 in the Cochran Cemetery (Fairview Community), Hampton, with the Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. Burial will follow the service. Rev. Henry Berry will provided the music.
Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 3:50 p.m. Monday will be: Tony Tolley, Jessie Tolley, Kevin Carrier, Rex Whitehead, Jeff Whitehead and Landon Lingerfelt.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: David Felder, James Tippett and Joshua Felder.

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ELIZABETHTON - Iva Lee Banks Malone, 84, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Walter Banks, Sr. & Bunia Blevins Banks. She was home health nurse. Iva Lee enjoyed working in her flowers, her dogs Charlie & Molly and loved to travel. She was a member of Rittertown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband: Luther Caldwell, her second husband: Gleason Malone, Sr., her son: Gleason Malone, Jr., two sisters: Jeanette Webb and Georgia Phillips and two brothers: Jay Banks and Harvey Banks.

Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law: Ronnie & Judy Caldwell. Three Grandchildren: Bridgett Caldwell Simpson, Jackie Caldwell and David Church. Five Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Grandson. Two Brothers: Nelse Banks & Wife Trudy and Walter Banks, Jr.. Four Sisters: Bonnie Bowman, Jenny Wiseman, Beatrice Holtsclaw and Maybelle Birchfield. Several nieces & nephews.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2019 in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Smitley officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be: E.J. Blevins, Terry Blevins, Robert Blevins, Dexter Perkins, Shane Kimley and Kenny Childress. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to E.J. Blevins, Oscar Thompson, Janie Guinn, Nancy Herman and members of the Lynn Valley Baptist Church for all their support and prayers.

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Douglas Carroll Tolley (Bubba), age 75, of Elizabethton, left his loved ones for his perfect life in Heaven on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from Hermitage Nursing Home. He no longer has any disabilities, no more pain! He is whole!

Doug loved his family, his friends, his neighbors, watching westerns, riding his bicycle, his birthday, Christmas and eating out. Doug loved going to his church, Hunter First Baptist, where he was a member.

Doug was born September 23rd, 1944 to Mary Cornett Tolley and the late Zeke Tolley, Sr. In addition to his dad, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Tolley; his grandparents, Dave and Julie Hilman Tolley and Frank and Myrtle Stevens Cornett.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers, Billy Tolley, Sr, Dean (Louise) Tolley and Zeke (Charlene) Tolley, Jr.; his nieces, Toria Tolley, Tina Tolley McConnell, Diana Tolley Greenway, Tammy Tolley, Alison and Gretta Arnold; and his nephews, Gregory Tolley, Bily Tolley II, Tom McConnell, Bobby Tolley, Stephen Tolley and David Tolley; and eleven great nieces and nephews, also survive.

A service to celebrate Douglas’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 5, 2020 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Steven Nauman, officiating. Music will be provided by Patty Hodge. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be his nephews, Gregory Tolley, Tom McConnell, Billy Tolley, II, Bobby Tolley, Stephen Tolley and David Tolley. Honorary pallbearers will be his friends and neighbors, his church family, Estel Whitehead, Jerry Whitehead, Allen Goodwin, Jon Byrd, Gary Johnson, Wesley Johnson, Adrian Tolley, Richard Davenport, Joshua Bowers, Frank Bowers, William Trivett, Randall Lewis, R.L. Miller, George Collins, Ronnie Townsend, Steve Foltz, Jeff Chambers and Doug Phillips.

Doug’s family would like to thank Dr. Chakradhav M. Reedy for his medical care and concern beyond the office and the faithful friend and neighbor, Patsy Ballard for all he love and care she showered on Doug for so long.

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‘I LOVE YOU’ Adrian Raymond Tolley, 71, Elizabethton, went to be with his Lord unexpectedly Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the residence of his cousin and her husband Patsy “Sis” & Gary Johnson. Adrian was born January 5, 1950 in Carter County to the late Raymond & Pauline Haldren Tolley. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. Adrian loved to attend his church where he was a member, Pleasant Beach Baptist Church. He loved Gospel Music, Model Cars, going to the Beach and spending time with his family.

Survivors include One Aunt: Mary Tolley. His Cousins: Patsy “Sis” and Gary Johnson, Wesley, Alison, Josie & Hayden Johnson, Dean & Louise Tolley, all of Elizabethton, Billy Tolley, Johnson City, Zeke, Jr & Mike Tolley, of Hampton and Aleta & Henry Williams, Dalesville, Virginia.

A Service to Celebrate the life of Adrian Tolley will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with his longtime friend and Pastor Bobby Stout officiating. The Eulogy will be given by Debbie Burchette. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Scott Hayes officiating. Music will be provided by Tawana Holland. Active Pallbearers will be: Gary Johnson, Wesley Johnson, Shannon Burchette, Stephen Brickey, Steve Tolley and Chris Grindstaff . Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family and his many friends.

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Roma Jean Mathes, age 81, of Elizabethton, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Paul Tolley and Goldie Carver Hall and was born on August 14, 1938. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Gene Mathes; one son, John Paul Mathes and her step-father, Luther Hall.

Roma Jean was a devoted wife, mother and nanny. She was a determined woman of faith and was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church. She enjoyed watching college basketball, especially Duke and cooking for her family.

Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Debbie Bunton and husband Jimmy, Greg Mathes and wife Teresa and Brian Mathes and girlfriend Debbie Buckles all of Elizabethton; six grandchildren, April Fox and husband Mark of Vass, NC, J.P. Mathes and wife Leona of Elizabethton, Cody Bunton and wife Andrea of Jonesborough, Jeanna Brewer and husband Nathaniel of Gray, Kristin Mathes and Jagger Mathes both of Elizabethton and four great-grandchildren. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbors also survive.

The family will be holding a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Miller Cemetery located next to the State Line Drive-In.

Roma married Gene Mathes about 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gene (son of John H. Mathes and Callie Lions) was born on 6 Apr 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Sep 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Miller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]