Nicholas Cress

Nicholas married Elizabeth Summers about 1785. Elizabeth (daughter of John Summers) was born about 1761; died about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Urania "Uree" Williams on 16 Jun 1818 in Wythe County, , , Virginia. Urania was born on 3 Apr 1801 in Wythe County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Sarah Shupe about 1825 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 12 Apr 1805 in Wythe County, , , Virginia; died on 25 Apr 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nicholas married Susan Colbaugh on 23 Jul 1840 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born about 1814. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Mary L. Brown on 6 Jun 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 11 Dec 1833 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Mar 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Keziah married Reuben Fritts on 11 Mar 1844 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Reuben (son of George Fritts and Phebe Sarah Byerly) was born on 26 Mar 1815 in Davidson County, , , North Carolina; died on 26 Jun 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Phillip Osborne on 14 Feb 1869 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Phillip (son of Robert Osborne and Lydia Cornett) was born on 19 Dec 1822 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 14 Sep 1914 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Phillip Osborne Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Mary married David Wesley Wills about 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of John D. Wills and Mary D. (Wills)) was born on 11 Mar 1835 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Mar 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Melvina "Vinie" Farris about 1861. Melvina was born about 1844 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Clara Wilson about 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clara was born about 1844 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1880 Johnson County, TN Census
4th District
Household 48
William H. Wilson 36 TN TN NC
Nancy L. 36 TN VA VA Wife
Jane Slimp 13 TN NC TN
Robert Cress 8 TN TN TN Nephew
Sarah Cress 45 TN VA VA Sister-in-law

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

Samuel married Eliza Louise Pafford about 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born on 9 Sep 1841 in Smyth County, , , Virginia; died on 9 Jun 1922 in Smyth County, , , Virginia; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married William H. Wilson on 28 Feb 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Richard Luck Wilson and Elizabeth Greer) was born about 1844 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Mary Ellen Shoun on 6 Feb 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Joseph Shoun and Mary Wills) was born about 1850 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married George Scott Wilson about 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Richard Luck Wilson and Elizabeth Greer) was born on 28 Nov 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Sep 1919 in Sherman County, , , Oregon; was buried in Kent Ioof Cemetery, , Sherman County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Francis W. "Frank" Taylor on 10 Dec 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Francis (son of Jacob Taylor and Catharine Combs) was born in Nov 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married David Samuel "Sam" Estep about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Shadrach Estep and Nellie Tester) was born on 25 Dec 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Estep Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Edith Estep on 22 Dec 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edith (daughter of Isaac Monroe Estep and Elizabeth A. Oliver) was born in Jun 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kress Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Sarah (Fritts) about 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Robert B. Wilson about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Richard Luck Wilson and Elizabeth Greer) was born on 7 May 1851 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Aug 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Mary Frances South about 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Clark A. South and Charity Wooten) was born on 17 Jun 1867 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 23 Feb 1943 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Vesta Farmer on 7 Jul 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Vesta (daughter of Thomas J. Farmer and Nancy (Farmer)) was born on 2 Feb 1882 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Feb 1940 in Rhea County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Spring City Cemetery, , Rhea County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Robert Phillip Gentry about 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born on 2 Jan 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Nov 1943 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married James D. Cress about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Daniel N. Cress and Sarah G. (Cress)) was born about 1850 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John D. Holly on 19 Mar 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James Holly and Mary Berry) was born on 7 Jan 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jun 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Sam E. Robinson about 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sam (son of Moore Robinson and Catharis Faris) was born on 6 Feb 1849 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 5 Oct 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Robinson-Blankenbeckler Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, September 13, 1948
MRS. JOHN A. LOWE
Funeral services for Mrs. John A. Lowe, 89, who died at her home in Mountain City at 8 a.m. today, will be held at the Mountain City Baptist Church Tuesday.
Mrs. Lowe was a daughter of the late David and Mrs. W. Wills.
She was a member of the Baptist church of Mountain City.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. C. O. Shupe, Mrs. N. A. Jenkins, Mrs. Ethel Goodwin, and Mrs. J. M. Fritts; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral services will be in charge of the Donnelly Funeral Home of Shouns.

Loretta married John A. Lowe on 21 Apr 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James Benjamin Lowe and Nancy Catherine Stout) was born in Jun 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Apr 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ettie (Wills) about 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ettie was born in Sep 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Abraham Wilson on 24 Feb 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Abraham was born in Jan 1846 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary Emmaline Jenkins about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Richard Calvin Jenkins and Catherine Nave) was born in Jun 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Feb 1963 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Johnson County News," Thursday, June 28, 1945
SALLIE CRESS
Sallie Cress, 79, died Friday, June 22, at her home following a long illness.
She has been a member of Valley View Methodist Church since childhood.
Survivors are one brother, A. A. Cress, Mountain City and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held June 24, 1945 at the Valley View Church by Rev. W. B. Robbins and Rev. A. E. Browne. Burial was in the Phillippi Cemetery.

Ulysses married Martha A. Arnold on 23 Mar 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Calvin M. Arnold and Sarah Fine Phillippi) was born on 28 May 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Julia Ann (Cress) about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Julia was born about 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 1963 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Nellie Johnson about 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nellie was born about 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elizabeth C. "Eliza" Shupe on 20 Dec 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born in Apr 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married William Andrew Smith Johnson on 26 Nov 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William H. Johnson and Elizabeth J. Shupe) was born on 14 Aug 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cress Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married James Scott Johnson about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William H. Johnson and Elizabeth J. Shupe) was born on 31 Mar 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Oct 1961; was buried in Cress Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On Robert L. Cress's death ceertificate, his parents were listed as J. G. Wilson and Sarah Cress.

Robert married Calonia Ward about 1892. Calonia (daughter of James Franklin Ward and Nancy Stout) was born on 14 Feb 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sophia married Andrew J. Phillippi about 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of David C. Phillippi and Jane Fry) was born about 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, December 21, 1938
JOHN H. CRESS
John H. Cress, 67, died at his home at Mountain City Sunday night after a very short illness.
Funeral services were conducted at Valley View Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 2:30, with the Rev. A. E. Brown officiating. Interment was in the Phillippi Cemetery.
Mr. Cress is survived by his widow, Mrs. Debbie Cress; two daughters, Nellie Cress, Anna Bess Phillippi, both of Mountain City; five sons, Luther, Claude, Morris, Wilmer and Dudley of Mountain City; four sisters, Mrs. J. C. Scott, Bartlow, Va., Mrs. Sam Arnold, Atkins, Va., Mrs. A. J. Prater and T. L. Prather of Marion, Va.; three brothers, D. W. Cress, Harisburg, Va., J. L. Cress, Seven Mile Ford, Va., Joe Cress, Mountain City. He is also survived by eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Wiley Wilson, Bryant Lyons, Archie Warren, R. B. Brown, John Smith, Raymond Phillippi.

John married Deborah Katharine "Debbie" Scott about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Deborah (daughter of James A. Scott and Margaret E. Richardson) was born in Apr 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jul 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Johnson County News," Thursday, June 28, 1945
JOE CRESS
Funeral services for Joe Cress, 67, who died at his home here Sunday afternoon following a brief illness, were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Valley View Methodist Church, with Rev. R. W. Wilson and A. E. Browne in charge. Burial was in Phillippi Cemetery.
In 1939 he was married to Mrs. J. E. Shupe, Mountain City, who survives him. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Maggie Prater of Marion, Va., Mrs. Alice Prater, also of Marion, Mrs. Ellie Arnold of Adkins, Va. and Mrs. Tessie Scott of Partlow, Va., and one brother, Wesley of Harrisonburg, Va.

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

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

Nora married Walter Raleigh Adams about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of John A. Adams and Emma Virginia Northington) was born on 23 Jul 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Apr 1876 in Oregon, , , ; was buried in Kent Ioof Cemetery, , Sherman County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married John H. Harden on 23 Jul 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1874 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James D. Estep, 82, 22111 Newport Ave., Colton, died Wednesday in Redlands. He was born in Tennessee and resided 11 years in Colton. He was a coal miner 30 years for Consolidated Coal Co. and had worked with his son, Dr. Howard C. Estep, at World Prophetic Ministry of Colton 10 years.

James married Nettie Virginia McNeal about 1915. Nettie was born on 31 Dec 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jul 1984 in San Bernardino County, , , California; was buried in Montecito Memorial Park, , San Bernardino County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Gentleman. Unknown was born about 1895. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John Ensor about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Robert "Bob" Ensor and Jessaline "Jessie" White) was born on 15 Feb 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Mar 1991; was buried in Kress Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married William Raymond Grindstaff about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 28 Sep 1891 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 6 Mar 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married Jess T. Taylor about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jess was born on 3 Jul 1898; died on 2 Mar 1965 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Kress Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Julia C. Oxendine about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Larkin Oxendine and Joannah Susan Hanger) was born in Aug 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married James Donnely Crosswhite, Sr. on 8 Jun 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Alfred Taylor Crosswhite and Martha Catherine Johnson) was born on 23 Dec 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Mae (Osborne) about 1932 in Rhea County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 28 Jan 1912; died on 8 Jan 1987 in Rhea County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Spring City Cemetery, , Rhea County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zella married John Edward Bradshaw on 8 Mar 1931 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. John (son of William F. Bradshaw and Maggie DeLoach) was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Hazel H. (Osborne) about 1938 in Rhea County, , , Tennessee. Hazel was born on 14 Mar 1917; died on 11 Jul 2011 in Rhea County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Spring City Cemetery, , Rhea County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Moore M. Robinson about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Moore was born about 1881 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 May 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Georgia M. Shupe on 16 Jun 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Georgia was born on 8 Dec 1899 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 1989 in Manasses, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married James Willis Jordan on 14 Oct 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of James Hamilton Morley and Martha E. (Jordon)) was born in Oct 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Twin.

Mary married Charles O. Shupe about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born on 2 Jan 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jul 1974 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Twin.

Nancy married Joseph Milburn Fritts on 15 Sep 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Michael Ezekiel Treffenstead and Nancy Ann Reed) was born in Jul 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Virgie married David Roy Stalcup on 24 Feb 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Aaron J. Stalcup and Mary E. Howard) was born on 5 Mar 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Mar 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, January 7, 1959
WORLEY W. CRESS…
… 58, died Dec. 22 in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
He was a native of Johnson county and a member of Valley View Mountain Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Goldie Ison Cress; one daughter, Sue Cress of Daytona Beach, Fla.; mother, Mrs. Emma J. Cress of Mountain City; two brothers, Clarence of Greeneville, Claude of Mountain City; two sisters, Lucy Cress of Mountain City, Mrs. Nora Lee Ward of Neva.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Valley View Church with Rev. Wesley Cook and H. T. Mabry officiating.
Burial was in Phillippi cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bob Rankin, Maurice Farris, Otis Gentry, Tom Smythe, R. D. Ramsey, Wilby Phillippi, Frank Murphey, Aubrey Shupe.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Nora married Ray Walter Ward on 18 May 1933 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Ray (son of Dolphus Alexander "D. A." Ward and Vertie Talahassee "Tessie" Swift) was born on 22 Jan 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 May 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, March 23, 1937
JOHNSON COUNTAIN KILLED AS AUTO OVERTURNS ON ROAD
MOUNTAIN CITY – Funeral services were planned here today for Walter Cress, 27, who was killed yesterday morning when the car he was driving overturned, throwing him against a tree, bringing instant death. Paul Shoun and Miss Marjorie Miller, two other occupants of the car, were uninjured in the accident, which occurred on the Mountain City-Trade highway.
After turning over the car rolled down an embankment into a creek. Cress suffered a broken neck and bruises about the head.
He is survived by his wife and one child, Mrs. W. A. Cress, his mother; four brothers, Worley, Claude and Eugene of Mountain City, and Clarence of Greeneville; two sisters, Lucy Cress and Mrs. Ray War.

Martha married George Ray Blevins on 14 Apr 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of William Kendrick Blevins and Nancy Margaret Crosswhite) was born on 29 Jul 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1961 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, May 13, 1970
DEATHS
Stanley Thomas Cress, 85, of Mountain City, Rt. 1, (Corn Creek Community) died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, Sunday, 12:31 p.m., after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late William B. and Eliza Shupe Cress. He was a retired sawmill operator, and a member of the Valley View Methodist Church.
Mr. Cress was married to the late Ollie Davis.
Surviving this marriage, are six sons, Layman, Clyde, Azel, S. T. and Henry Cress, all of Mountain City, and George Cress, California; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Moody, Zionville, N. C., Mrs. Myrtle Davidson, Devin, W. Va., Mrs. Ella Mae Osborne, Elkton, Md., and Mrs. Mary Alice Mitchell, Stubenville, O.
Mr. Cress was later married to Mrs. Dorothy Sexton Cress who survives, along with four sons, Joe, Jimmy, Tony and Terry, all of Mountain City; three daughters, Mary, Shirley and Liza Cress, all of Mountain City; one sister, Mrs. Mamie Cartwright, Cleveland, O.; 37 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Lewis Gentry Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Gillespie, Rev. Thomas Gatton and Mrs. Bluford Cole, minister, officiating.
Burial was in the Cress Cemetery.
Pall-bearers[sic] were grandsons, Raymond, Douglas, Jimmy, Robin, and Donnie Cress, and James Lefler.
Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Stanley married Ollie Edith Davis on 2 Dec 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ollie (daughter of Holden Davis and Ellen Virginia Mast) was born in Mar 1888 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Feb 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cress Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stanley married Dorothy Sexton after 1930. Dorothy was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

King married Ruth Ann Arney about 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of William Carter Arney and Mary Epsey Danner) was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Mary Ida Payne about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Calvin Payne and Nancy Malissa Church) was born in Dec 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 16 Jun 1957 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married William Isaac Payne about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Calvin Payne and Nancy Malissa Church) was born in Jun 1889 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Della married Charley Lee Payne on 9 May 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charley (son of Calvin Payne and Nancy Malissa Church) was born on 15 Mar 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Jan 1958 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Cress Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ada married Estle Houck about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Estle was born about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Nola Mae Phillippi on 24 May 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nola (daughter of Edd T. Phillippi and Vergia Othie Shupe) was born on 12 Sep 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1982 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucas married Minnie Wilson about 1916. Minnie was born about 1897; died about 1924. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucas married Thelma A. Church on 24 Dec 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Thelma (daughter of John Linville "Jack" Church and Sara Fine "Sally" DeLoach) was born on 5 Nov 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 1976 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Bessie Mable "Bess" Friddles about 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bessie (daughter of James Blaine Friddles and Dora Nevada Heck) was born on 7 May 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Apr 1996 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Grace Hazel Johnson on 9 Sep 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Grace was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Virginia Ruth Hardin, 80, 108 Guinn Street, Elizabethton, died Monday, September 1, 2003 in the Pine Ridge Care Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James and Nettie McNeal Estep. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Hardin was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard C. Hardin, on December 16, 1980, and by a brother, Rev. Howard C. Estep. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Blevins, of Johnson City; a sister, Lillian Hyder, of Johnson City; a grandson, Leonard James Blevins, of Columbia, S.C.; an adopted grandson, Ernie Davidson; several nieces and nephews, and two sisters-in-law, Marion [sic] Estep, of Colton, Calif. and Evelyn Wilson, of Elizabethton.

Funeral services for Virginia R. Hardin will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2003 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Estep and Rev. Ray Colbaugh officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2003 in the Blevins Cemetery (Stoney Creek). Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Lillian Hyder, 1204 Lester Harris Road, Johnson City. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia married Leonard C. Hardin about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Leonard (son of William Henry Hardin and Sarah Ellen Colbaugh) was born on 3 May 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Dec 1980 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Velma L. Ensor Davis, 86, Pine Ridge Health Center, formerly of 171 Davis Hollow Road, Elizabethton died Friday, March 16, 2007 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Kress Ensor. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and she was a member of Dungan's Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Clark Davis; a brother, Ivan Ensor; a sister, Moilee Lewis and a half-brother, Ebbie Kress. Survivors include a daughter, Vanessa McQueen, Elizabethton; a son, Eddie D. Davis, Clayton, NC; two grandchildren, Richard E. Davis, Clayton, NC and Rachel E. Davis, Chapel Hill, NC ; three sisters, Ida Connley, Chicago, IL; Ella Mae Bishop and Jessaline Ensor, both of Elizabethton and four brothers, Robert Ensor, Aubrey Ensor, Glen Ensor and Dennie Ensor, all of Elizabethton. Funeral service for Mrs. Velma L. Ensor Davis will be conducted at 4:30 P.M. Sunday, March 18, 2007 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. David Arney. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 19, 2007 in the Davis Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be nephews and friends.

Velma married Elbert Clark Davis on 15 Sep 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elbert was born on 9 May 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Pauline Woodby on 6 Feb 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pauline was born on 21 Jun 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jan 2000 in Lenawee County, , , Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Moilee married William Gordon Lewis about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Joe Brown Lewis and Dora B. Overbay) was born on 6 Feb 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 1990; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ella Mae Ensor Bishop, 83, Elizabethton entered into rest, Monday, August 13, 2012 at the residence of her daughter.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Kress Ensor. She was a retired school teacher. Mrs Bishop was a 1948 graduate of Unaka High School and received a BS Degree in Elementary Education from Milligan College. She had taught at Unaka Elementary, Buladean Elementary and Midway Elementary Schools. She was a member of the Carter County Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Bishop was a member of the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Chalmer Bishop, two sisters: Velma Davis and Moilee Lewis and three brothers: Elbert Kress, Robert and Ivan Ensor.

Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law: Dinah & Richard Babb, Elizabethton. Two Grandchildren: Amanda Estep and husband Rickey, James Babb and wife Ashley. One Great Grandson: Clayton Estep. Two Sisters: Jesselene Ensor, Elizabethton and Ida Connelly, Chicago, Illinois. Three Brothers: Dennie, Glenn and Aubrey Ensor all of Elizabethton. Several nieces & nephews.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in the Kress Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Ella married Chalmer Eugene Bishop on 31 Aug 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Chalmer (son of Chalmer Eugene Bishop and Mary Agnes Simandle) was born on 3 Oct 1936 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 5 Jul 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Aubrey Frank Ensor, 88, Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, December 17, 2019. He was born September 06, 1931, to John and Mary Kress Ensor, Elizabethton, Tennessee, where he grew up. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War Conflict. He was retired from Tri-State Container. He was an avid sportsman and loved to fish, hunt, and watch sports.

He was a member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church where he loved his Sunday School Class. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Ida Connelly, Velma Davis, Rob Ensor, Ivan Ensor, Moilee Lewis, Ella Mae Bishop, and Glen Ensor. He is survived by a brother Dennie Ensor and sister Jesseline Ensor.

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Onnie Jemema Lowe Ensor. His children, Sandra and husband Mike Patrick, Clarksville, Tn. Debbie Heaton and husband Eric, Elizabethton, Amy and husband Tank Morrell, Elizabethton and Audra and husband David Wood, Elizabethton. He loved his four grandchildren Brittany Heaton, Cody and Sasha Cornett, Chelsea Wood, Matthew Wood and fiancée Chelsea Grubb. The family would like to express a special thank you to his special friend Paul and Lenice Taylor.

The family will receive friends at Memorial Funeral Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. and the Funeral Service will follow at 7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 20, 2019, with son-in-law Pastor Eric Heaton and grandson Rev. Matthew Wood, officiating. Pallbearers will be Donald Ensor, John Ensor, Jeff Lewis, Lee Martin, Gary Morrell and Paul Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers include The Men's Sunday School Class of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. Music will be provided by Mrs. Joyce Salyer, soloist. Graveside Service and interment will be at 11 a.m. at the Kress Cemetery.

Aubrey married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Glen Ensor, 85, of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the residence of his daughter after a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late John and Mary Kress Ensor.
Glen served in the United States Army and was a retired employee of Inland Container after 36 years of service. He was an active member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Velma Davis, Ida Conley, Ella Mae Bishop and Moilee Lewis, and three brothers, Ivan Ensor, Robert Ensor and Elbert Kress.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Pauline Wilson Ensor; a daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Mick Kyte, Blountville; one granddaughter, Taylor Elizabeth Kyte; one sister, Jesselene Ensor; two brothers, Aubrey and Denny Ensor; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Glen Ensor will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, in the Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be his church family, former employees of Inland Container and his special friend, Hope Pearson.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
A native of Carter County, Aunt Shotty, as everyone called her, was the daughter of the late John and Mary Kress Ensor. She was a life-long homemaker. Shotty loved to garden, sew, play the piano, and cook. She left behind a legacy of love and compassionate care that she provided to multiple family members, including her parents and siblings. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine siblings, Velma Davis, Ida Conley, Ella Mae Bishop, Moilee Lewis, Aubrey Ensor, Robert Ensor, Elbert Ensor, Ivan Ensor and Glen Ensor.
Survivors include her only living brother, Dennie and wife Ruby; one sister-in-law, Jemema Ensor; several nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews and a special great-great-nephew, Clayton Estep.
The graveside service will be conducted at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, in the Kress Cemetery, in Hurley Hollow, with Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Music will be provided by Eric and Debbie Heaton. Active pallbearers are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 4:45 p.m. Pallbearers will be Matthew Wood, Ricky Estep, Jeff Lewis, James “Tank” Morrell, Donald Ensor and Johnny Ensor. Honorary pallbearers will include James Babb, Mick Kyte and her other surviving nieces and nephews. A special “Thank You” to a special niece, Dinah and Rick Babb, and their daughter, Amanda, for providing her care at the end of her life. Also, a special thank you to Eddie Dean Davis, wife Precilla, and Caris Healthcare for the excellent care she received.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Aaron "Chig" Taylor, 68, 1542 U.S. Highway 91, Elizabethton, died Thursday, August 12, 2004 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Jess and Maggie Kress Taylor.
He was a retired construction worker.
He was a member of the Moores Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Thomas Taylor; a son, Tony Taylor; a grandson, Chris Taylor; three brothers, Gilbert, Vernon and Dude Taylor and a sister, Edith Garland.
Survivors include a son, James "Jim" Taylor, Elizabethton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Barbara and Guy Sams; Judy and Eddie Peters and Patty Glover, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Annis Deal and Bessie Hardin, both of Elizabethton; two brothers, James "Jay" Taylor and Buford "Lemmie" Taylor, both of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Tracie, Ginger, Ashley, Kim and Pepper; four great-grandchildren, Haley, Justin, Jesica and Austin, and special friends including his ex-wife, Pauline Taylor; also Odell Cable, Carla Lealy and Johnny Huffman.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 in the Treadway Cemetery, (Siam Road) with the Rev. James L. Richardson officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday will be Chris Tidwell, Odell Cable, Larry Absher, Tommy Absher, Johnny Huffman and Doug Coleman. Honorary pallbearers will be friends.

Aaron married Phylis Jean Thomas on 22 May 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Phylis (daughter of Gurney E. Thomas and Helen T. Treadway) was born on 15 Apr 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Treadway Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aaron married Pauline Danner about 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pauline (daughter of Roby Larkin Danner and Ira "Glen" Bowers) was born on 18 Mar 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Mar 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Worley married Dorothy Mae Smith on 2 Jul 1938 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy was born on 2 May 1919; died on 17 Sep 2007 in Hawkins County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Billy Joe Bradshaw Sr., 75, of Johnson City, died Saturday, September 9, 2006, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late John Edward and Zella Jewell Osborne Bradshaw.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Barbara A. Hodge Bradshaw, March 20, 2006, and an infant brother, Jimmy Bradshaw.

Mr. Bradshaw served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in 1950-1954.

He worked as a mechanic for Rainbo Bakery for 36 plus years.

Mr. Bradshaw was an avid fisherman and hunter and also a member of the Gamecock Club.

He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Elizabethton.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Debora Pate and Jessie Dean Pate Sr. and Sharon and Bruce Hall, all of Johnson City, and Lisa and Ronald Ragan of Gray; a son, Billy Joe Bradshaw Jr. of Johnson City; a sister, Jean Carolyn Johnson of Elk Hart, Ind.; six grandchildren, Jessie Dean Pate Jr., Heather Nunley, Andy Hall, Joshua Ragan, Marsha Bradshaw and Billie Bradshaw, and a step-grandchild, Joey Culbert; five great-grandchildren, Tempia Kate Nunley, Allison Rose Nunley, Emmalee Grace Nunley, Macie Nunley and Shannon LeAnn Bradshaw; and a special niece and nephew, Martha Shatley and Johnny Crowe Jr.

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Bradshaw will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, with Rev. C.W. Snodgrass officiating and Martha Shatley delivering the eulogy. Music will be under the direction of The Dugger Family. The family will receive friends in the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service.

The committal and graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Tim Morrison, Ronnie Miller, Johnny Crowe III, Joey Culbert, Bill Skeens and Mathew Hite.

Billy married Barbara A. Hodge on 4 Sep 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barbara was born about 1932; died on 20 Mar 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Della Pope on 3 Jun 1928 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Della (daughter of Calvin Pope and Emma Martin) was born about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Golda Jordan Walsh, 95, of Kingsport, died----- September 13 after a brief hospital stay.

She was born on July 23, 1917, to the late James Willis and Vada Ann Robinson Jordan.

In addition to her parents, Golda was preceded in death by her husband, Arvel Parks Walsh, who passed away in 2008; sisters, Helen Collins and Marguritte Lowe; brothers, Ray Denver Jordan, Willis Jordan Jr., James Earl Jordan, Samuel "SD" Jordan and Russell Jordan.

Golda retired twice from the bindery of the Kingsport Press — once in 1954 to start a family and again in 1986.

Golda was a native of Johnson County, TN, and a graduate of Johnson County High School. She worked for the Chicago Chemical Warfare Procurement District in various locations in Ohio and was a graduate of the Lincoln Nurses Institute and a Red Cross Volunteer Nurses' Aid during World War II.

She was certified, in 1945, as an airman by the Civil Aeronautics Administration to pilot a Piper Cub.

Golda was a member of Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church, Kingsport, TN, and previously a member of Doe Valley Methodist Church, Mountain City, TN.

Golda is survived two daughters, Carolyn Walsh Carter and her husband, Milton, of Unicoi, TN, Marilyn Walsh Lewis and her husband, Rick, of Louisville, KY; a sister, Imogene Millsaps and husband, Raymond, of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Justin Lewis and wife, Meagan, of Palatine, IL, and Emily Lewis, of Danville, VA; special friend and neighbor, Clara Smith; Wednesday lunch buddy, Peggy Walsh; and faithful companion, Taco.

The family wishes to thank Golda's faithful caregivers: Nina Arwood, Diane Bays, Janie Dixon, Carolyn Wampler and Donna Weatherly.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. September 16, at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Mountain City with Dr. Kenneth Jordan officiating.

Golda married Arvel Parks Walsh about 1938. Arvel was born about 1916; died about 2008 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Marguritte J. Lowe, age 91, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

She was born on February 10, 1919, in Bel Air, Maryland, to the late James Willis and Vada Ann Robinson Jordan.

In addition to her parents, Marguritte was preceded in death by her husband, Farley A. Lowe, who passed away in 1992; sister, Helen Collins; brothers: Ray Denver Jordan, Willis Jordan Jr., James Earl Jordan, Samuel 'SD' Jordan and Russell Jordan; and grandson, Billy Russell III.

Marguritte enjoyed being outdoors, working in her garden and flowers and quilting. She enjoyed life and was always up for an adventure.

She was the oldest member of Doe Valley United Methodist Church, having been a member for over 80 years.

Marguritte is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Phyllis and Bill Russell, of Jonesville, VA, Linda and Bob Tyree and Kathy and Don Rankins, of Mountain City, TN; sisters: Goldie Walsh, of Kingsport, TN, and Imogene Millsaps and husband, Raymond, of Elizabethton, TN; grandchildren: Michael Russell, Wesley Tyree and wife, Marcy, Kevin Tyree and wife, Jocelyn, and Steven Rankins and wife, Jane; great grandchildren: Connor Tyree, Grady Tyree, Alex Tyree and Evan Tyree; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Kenneth Wayne Jordan and Rev. Kristie Banes to officiate.

Graveside Service and Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends of the family.

Memorials may be made to the Johnson County Rescue Squad, 203 Vandilla Street, Mountain City, TN 37683; or Doe Valley United Methodist Church, ? Dorothy Shoemake, 597 Rabbit Hollow Road, Mountain City, TN 37683

Family/Spouse: Farley Andrew Lowe. Farley (son of William Franklin Lowe and Verna Mae Shoun) was born on 5 Jul 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Aug 1992 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Tommy Darrell Collins on 3 Aug 1951 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Tommy (son of James Chester "Jimmy" Collins and Emma A. White) was born on 24 Jul 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Oct 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Imogene Jordan Millsaps, age 82, Elizabethton, left her earthly home on Wednesday morning, December 6, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Imogene was a native of Johnson County, a daughter of the late James Willis Jordan, Sr. and Vada Robinson Jordan. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School. Imogene married the love of her life on September 7, 1957. They moved to Elizabethton in 1967, where they raised their two sons. She was employed by Baxter, Johnson City, until her retirement. She was a member of Doe Valley United Methodist Church, Mountain City, but attended Watauga Point United Methodist Church, Elizabethton. She was a fifty year member of Butler Chapter #218, Order of Eastern Star. She was a loving wife, mom, mother-in-law, granny, sister, friend and caring neighbor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Golda Walsh, Marguritte Lowe and Helen Collins; and five brothers: James Earl Jordan, S.D. Jordan, James Willis Jordan, Jr., Russell Jordan and Ray Denver Jordan.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 60 years, Raymond Millsaps of the home, Two Sons: David Millsaps, Johnson City and Douglas Millsaps and his wife, Sharon Millsaps, Jonesborough; two Grandchildren, Sara Elizabeth Millsaps, Cleveland, Tn. and Matthew Hunter Millsaps, Jonesborough; very dear friends, Ed & Ginger Cobb, Elizabethton, several nieces, nephews and two sisters-in-law.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Leann "Lu" Crandall, and Dr. Kenneth Jordan officiating. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Berry officiating. Active Pallbearers will be: David Millsaps, Doug Millsaps, Ed Cobb, Eddie Cobb, Terry Jordan and James Avery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Millsaps and Jerry Jordan.

Imogene married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Virginia Kate A. B. Eller about 1936. Virginia (daughter of Jesse Franklin Eller and Eliza Ann Patrick) was born on 9 Oct 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Aug 2016 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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COLD SPRINGS - Mildred Pauline Dancy, 103, of Cold Springs, passed away February 14, 2023 in Mountain City, Tennessee, after suffering a stroke.

Pauline, as she liked to be called, was born February 20, 1919 to the late Charles O. Shupe and Mary Ethie Lowe Shupe in Cold Springs, Johnson County, Tennessee. Her father ran the Shupe Roller Mill which had been in the family for over 100 years. Pauline attended local schools and graduated from Johnson County High School. After graduation, Pauline took the advice of a cousin and attended the Beauty Academy in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina where she received her cosmetology license. It was also in North Wilkesboro where she met her future husband, Isham Wiles Dancy.

Pauline and Ike were married on April 1, 1939 at the courthouse in Independence, Virginia. Soon after, they moved to Baltimore, Maryland where Ike worked as a welder at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyards.

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Joseph M. "Jake" Fritts, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at the Watauga Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was a native of Johnson County, Tennessee, and was born on June 6, 1920, the son of the late Joe M. and Gertie Lowe Fritts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Doris, Euna, Minnie and Winnie; and two brothers: Manis and Manuel.

Mr. Fritts was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Air Corps. He was a member and past adjutant of the American Legion, Johnson County Post No. 61, and of the Johnson County Historical Society. Mr. Fritts was one of the oldest living members and had the longest membership attendance record at First Baptist Church of Mountain City.

He was in the produce business for many years, having been associated with Beverly's Inc. of Pahokee and Homestead, Florida. He was also employed by Bush Brothers Canning Company of Dandridge, Tennessee, as their green bean buyer in Mountain City.

Mr. Fritts is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mrs. Ruby Moretz Fritts; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Norman E. Garland, of Boone, NC; one grandson, Douglass Blake Garland, of Pleasant Garden, NC; one granddaughter, Sonya Ann Winkler, of Boone, NC; five great grandchildren: Jackson and Lauren Garland, Hanna and Holden Hartzog and Jacob Winkler; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010, at the First Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Ricky Campbell, Minister Jim Hutchinson and Pastor Wynn Greer to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the First Baptist Church Choir.

Military Honors and Interment will follow from the Sunset Memorial Park and will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Active Pallbearers are: Jack Swift, Jack Cress, Sonny Stout, Bill Hughes, James Lefler, Harold Garland, Terry Thompson and Pat Greene. Honorary Pallbearers are: Bob Miller, Jay Woodards, Ray Payne, Blaine Stout, Nelson Gray and Roby Howard Jr.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Johnson County Rescue Squad, 203 Vandilla Street, Mountain City, TN 37683; or the American Legion, Johnson County Post No. 61, 854 Rhea Road, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Dorris married James P. Huskins on 12 Apr 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Walter Emery Huskins and Mamie O. Gentry) was born on 9 Jul 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1998 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Nicholas D. Nave on 14 May 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nicholas (son of Daniel Caleb Nave and Titia Elizabeth Robinson) was born on 28 Oct 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Margaret Shoemake about 1956 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Margaret (daughter of Richard "Dick" Shoemake and Hazel M. Crosswhite) was born about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Fred Worley Stout on 23 Nov 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Fred (son of Roby F. Stout and Maude Smith) was born about 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Feb 2011 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Mary J. Swift, age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

She was born on April 30, 1943, in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Ray W. Ward and Nora Lee (Cress) Ward. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Theodore 'Ted' Shores.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 48 years, Jack Swift; sister, Nancy Carol Shores; special friend of many years, Margaret Cress; niece, Debbie Flanders and husband John of Sherman, TX; nephew, Greg Swift and wife Sheila of Powell, TN; cousins, Roy, David and Richard Snyder, Hal and Wayne Ward, Bob Miller, Margaret Myers and Albert Cress, and many more special friends and neighbors.

Mary was a member of First Christian Church and of the Joy Sunday School Class. She was past President of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #61 and past Secretary of the Johnson County Historical Society. In her spare time, Mary loved to go shopping.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Minister Dwayne Dickson officiating. Music will be provided by Janice Ashley, pianist and Nancy Davis, soloist. Private family graveside and entombment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers are Bill Ward, Mark Ward, Wayne Ward, Richard 'Dick' Snyder, Joe Ray and Bo Henson. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Snyder, Scott Pyler, Bob Miller, David Snyder and David Timbs.

Wheeler married Edna Mae Sluder on 15 Jan 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edna (daughter of Amos Lillard Sluder and Abigail "Abbie" Greer) was born on 22 Mar 1909 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 27 May 2007 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Shady Valley Memorial Gardens, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cline Ray Blevins, age 91, of Shady Valley, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Johnson County Community Hospital. A lifelong resident of Shady Valley, he was born on March 16, 1926 to the late George Ray Blevins and Martha Elizabeth Cress Blevins. In addition to his parents Cline was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Campbell Blevins on February 27, 2017; a son Daniel Ray Blevins who passed in 1997; sisters, Luna Mays, Ruth Lewis and Winnie Lewis; brothers, Charlie, Selmer, Wheeler, Carl, Luther, Homer, John and Gurney.

Cline worked for Raytheon Company in Bristol for 30 years. He enjoyed the outdoors especially farming and beekeeping. He had a special love for his four legged friends, his dogs Tito and Brownie Girl.

He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the North Pacific during World War II.

Cline was a life long member of Shady Valley Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish his memories include his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and devoted friend, Ned Blevins. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from noon until 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2017 from Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Tom Reece and Daniel Koen officiating. Pallbearers will be the men and friends of Shady Valley Church of Christ. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Raina Sluder, Staff of Amedysis Home Health and Amedysis Hospice, and Staff of Mountain City Care Center who the family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude for all of their acts of care and kindness. Graveside service and burial with military honors will follow the funeral service on Friday from the Blevins Cemetery in Shady Valley with military honors conducted by Johnson County Honor Guard.

Cline married Mary Campbell on 24 Dec 1951 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 29 Nov 1928 in Perry County, , , Kentucky; died on 27 Feb 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY — James Laymon 'Jimmy' Cress, age 70, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

He was born on November 29, 1944, to the late Laymon and Ruth Parsons Cress.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by a son, Thomas James Cress; and a sister, Jill Cress.

Jimmy is survived by sisters, Joan Stout, Janet Payne and Martha Elvidge; brothers, Robert Cress and wife Joyce and Jack Cress and wife Diane; special friend, Annis Jessee; several nieces and nephews; his Sheltie Dog and pal, Brownie.

After graduating from Johnson County High School in 1962, Jimmy joined the United States Air Force, where he served for 4 years, during which time he was stationed at Loring AFB in Maine.

Following his military career, Jimmy moved back to Mountain City and attended ETSU, receiving a degree in Accounting. He was the Town of Mountain City Recorder from 1974-1977. He then went to work for D.K. Burke and Associates Accounting Firm of Johnson City, where he remained until his retirement in 2014.

Jimmy had a love and passion for his country and his fallen brothers and sisters. He located and published a directory of military veterans buried in Johnson County from WWI to present day. Jimmy was instrumental in placing US. Flags on their graves during Flag Day celebrations.

It was Jimmy's wishes to be cremated and that no formal services are held.

Laymon married Anna Ruth Parsons about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Nineveh Colfax Parsons and Martha Lou Vinnie "Mattie" Shull) was born on 26 Jun 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jan 1984 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Clyde Cress, age 92, of Mountain City, passed away Monday, February 12, 2007, at his residence with his family by his side.

Clyde was born on March 13, 1914, in Johnson County to the late Stanley and Ollie Davis Cress.

He was a retired carpenter and master woodworker. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed. He was a member of Liberty Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Allen Cress; three sisters, Myrtle Davis, Pauline Cress and Ella Mae Osborne; and five brothers, Emmet, Laymon, Azel, Bobby and Henry Cress.

Clyde married Dorothy Payne on 9 Jun 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy (daughter of Charley Lee Payne and Della J. Johnson) was born on 29 Sep 1918; died on 28 Jun 2008 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Azel married Hazel Etta Smith on 29 Jul 1939 in , Washington County, Virginia, . Hazel (daughter of Daniel Hamilton Smith and Susan Simpson) was born on 18 Dec 1920 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Nov 2009 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Lillian Price on 26 Jun 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lillian was born about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]