Nancy Matilda Estep

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On the 1850 Johnson County, TN Census, it shows her birthday as October 1849

Nancy married Alexander Morefield about 1865. Alexander (son of Daniel Morefield and Anna Neatherly) was born on 1 May 1844; died on 1 Feb 1923. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, January 24, 1950
WILLIAM D. MOREFIELD
William Daniel Morefield, 80, died at his home in Neva today at 6:16 a.m. after a long illness. He was a member of the Christian Church of Neva.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Morefield; two sons, Connie G. Morefield of Elizabethton and Ira Morefield of Lundale, West Virginia; two grandchildren, one great grandchild; one brother, Joe Morefield of Neva and one sister, Mrs. Johnnie Stout of Doeville.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Christian Church in Neva with the Rev. Earl Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Homer Farthing, Claude Kidd, Stewart Winkler, Tom Redmond, Joe Wilson and S. S. Stout.
Flower bearers will be selected from friends at the services.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 12:00 noon Thursday when it will be taken to the church.

William married Martha Elizabeth Stout about 1886. Martha (daughter of David Vaught Stout and Lea Ann Williams) was born about 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Oct 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Lucretia Ellen Lunceford on 24 Apr 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucretia (daughter of John W. Lunceford and Rebecca Ford) was born on 10 Feb 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Sep 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Ellen Proffitt on 16 Feb 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ellen was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Johnson County News," Thursday, September 16, 1943 pp. 1 DEATH
ELBERT C. MOREFIELD born April 6, 1873 died Sept. 8, 1943 aged 70 years, 5 months, 2 days.
He was united in marriage to Charlotte S. Forrester Jan. 1, 1894. To this union were born 8 children, 23 girls 6 boys, 3 sons preceded him in death.
Those surviving are his widow, Charlotte Morefield; two daughters Mrs. John Netherly of Neva, Tenn., and Mrs. John Wilson of Waco, W.Va., three sons, Richard and Robert of Waco, W.Va., and Charles of Brownsville, Pa. He united with the Christian Church of Neva several years ago.
Funeral services were conducted at Mountain City Church of Christ at 3 o'clock p.m., Saturday Sept. 12, 1943. Albert Q. Dickson officiated. Mrs. L. F. Yelton and Mr. Dickson sang two hymns. Military services followed at the Mountain City Cemetery with the Spanish American War Veterans in charge. Burial was in charge of North Funeral Home of Elizabethton.
Mr. Morefield was a kind Christian man, a good neighbor, a man that will be missed in his community and to the bereaved family we express our deepest sympathy to you in your loss.

Elbert married Charlotte S. "Lottie" Forrester about 1900. Charlotte was born about 1881; died on 21 Mar 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Landon married Mollie (Morefield) about 1902 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Mollie was born about 1886 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Martha L. Robinson on 17 Nov 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Nicholas Daniel Robinson and Nancy L. Arnold) was born about 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married William E. Stout on 22 Nov 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William Loranza Stout and Catharine (Stout)) was born about 1873 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 May 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph and his wife Pearl are living wih her widowed mother Martha Morfield on the 1910 Johnson County, TN Census,


"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, June 25, 1958
JOSEPH MOREFIELD...
...74, died unexpectedly at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Coolidge Arnold, Monday.
A native of Johnson County, he was a retired farmer and a member of the Johnson Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Robert H. Morefield of Neva, Elbert Morefield of Shouns; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Guinn of Neva; 22 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Johnson Chapel Freewell Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. John Harris and Rev. Earl Campbell officiating. Pallbearers were Dave Mink, Ralph Mink, Bill Dunn, Claude Tester, Ray Stout, Kelly Mink, D. C. Mink, David Stout, Dean Stout, Ham Arnold. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Joseph married Genetie Pearl Morefield on 6 Nov 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Genetie (daughter of Benjamin Morefield and Martha J. Hicks) was born on 10 Jul 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Dec 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William M. Brown. William was born about 1885 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ivalee married Jonah Dowell Icenhour about 1922 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Jonah (son of Thomas C. Icenhour and Mary Emeline Guy) was born on 7 Aug 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 Mar 1970 in , Ashland County, Ohio, ; was buried in Ashland County Memorial Park, Ashland County, Ohio, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Mae Catherine Fritts on 22 Jul 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mae (daughter of Wilburn F. Fritts and Callie Shull) was born on 27 May 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Aug 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Selma married Dana Edward Graybeal about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dana (son of Marion Franklin "M. F." Graybeal and Jennie Maxwell) was born on 3 Dec 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kathryn S. "Kate" Umbarger, 88, Johnson City passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013, in the Appalachian Christian Village.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Jennie Morefield Stout. She had lived in LaSiena, California, for 17 years before returning to Tennessee.

She was a member of the Johnson City Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Umbarger, August 10, 1988; and by three brothers: Clyde, Ron and Estill Stout.

Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Michael & Barbara Black, Jonesborough; Two Grandsons: Jeremy and Seth Black, both of Phoenix, Arizona; One Sister: Zola Birch, Denton, Texas; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in the Rock Springs Cemetery, Butler, with Pastor Paul Dixon officiating.

Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 12 Noon Wednesday to go to the cemetery.

Robert married Edna Tyson Osborne on 11 Sep 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edna was born on 25 Aug 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Nov 1973 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McEwen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk", Mountain City, Tennessee - April 28, 1999

Elbert E. "Eb" Morefield, 86, Mountain City, TN died April 26, 1999. Native of Johnson County, TN, son of the late Joseph and Pearl Donnelly Morefield. Preceded in death by wife, Hazel W. Forrester Morefield, January 14, 1967 and two brothers, Robert and Oliver Morefield and sistr Ethel Guinn. Interment: Lewis-Forrester Cemetery.

Elbert married Hazel Willie Forrester about 1935. Hazel was born about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 1967 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forrester Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Johnson County News," Thursday, March 4, 1948 [published at a later date]
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT FATAL TO RESIDENT
Oliver Morefield, son of Mr. Joe Morefield, Neva, was killed in an automobile wreck, which occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, March 24, three miles out of Mountain City near Shouns.
ALSO in same Newspaper and issue:
OLIVER MOREFIELD, 25, World War II veteran of Neva, who died as a result of a traffic accident near here on Wednesday night, will be buried at 10 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Church at Neva. Rev. Earl Campbell of Butler and Rev. Joe Ponder of Mountain City will officiate. Burial will be in the Stout Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded him at the grave.
Survivors include his father, Joe Morefield, Neva; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Guinn, Neva; two brothers, Robert of McDowell, W. Va. and Elbert of Shouns. His mother was the late Pearl Morefield.
Morefield served in the Pacific theatre during the war. He was discharged in 1945, after which he reenlisted and served 18 months in the army.

"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, March 25, 1948
Neva Man Killed In Auto-Truck Collision
MOUNTAIN CITY, Thurs. March 25 – Oliver Moorefield of Neva, Tenn. was killed here last night involving a truck and a passenger car, and Coolidge Arnold, also of Neva is in serious condition in Mountain Home Hospital at Johnson City.
A 1941 (Plymouth) sedan, driven by Arnold and carrying three other passengers, was in collision with a coal truck from St. Paul, Va., driven by Henry Lowe, who was uninjured. The accident occurred about 8 p.m. three miles from Mountain City on the North Carolina highway, according to the sheriff of Johnson County.

Dewey married Martha Elizabeth Moore on 13 Jul 1935 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . Martha was born on 24 Dec 1914 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 May 1998 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Brown Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dayton married Maxie Mae Estep on 21 Jul 1964 in Woodbridge, , Virginia, . Maxie (daughter of Dana Harmon Estep and Alice Mae Taylor) was born on 26 May 1925 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 30 Jan 1971 in Alexandria, , Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Georgia Fay Shell. Georgia was born on 10 Dec 1925 in , , Virginia, ; died on 4 Jan 2010 in , , California, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marjorie Othella Morley. Marjorie was born on 7 Feb 1932 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Nov 2018 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Shady Valley Memorial Gardens, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Lowell H. Stout, age 85, Jonesborough, completed his life Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Because of his belief in God and Jesus, we believe he will dwell in the Kingdom of God forever and ever.

He was born June 5, 1935 to the late Clyde and Mae Fritts Stout in Doeville, TN. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nadia Stout, and brother, Dr. Bill Stout.

After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Stavanger, Norway, a county he dearly loved. After serving his county, he was employed by Air Products in Bari, Italy. He returned to the United States and retired from the Bailey Co. in Piney Flats. He was a hardworking, dependable employee. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include a brother, Bobby Stout, Elizabethton; nephews, Bryon Stout, Elizabethton, Mike Stout, Charlotte, NC and Roger Stout, Athens, Alabama; and a niece, Cathy Stout, Denver, Colorado.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Noel, for the great home care and his long-time friends, Ben Clark, Ray Barcel, James Storey and Brandon Tittle.

Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 am Friday, February 26, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Douglas Eugene "Gene" Graybeal, 84, of Johnson City, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City and a son of the late Dana and Selma Stout Graybeal.
Gene was a retired truck driver who last worked for Mor-Flo. He was a long-time member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Vera Jarrett Rupert (March of 2016), and his brother, Jimmy Graybeal (also in 2016), preceded him in death.
Survivors include two stepsons, Wayne and his wife Jane Rupert of Limestone and Eddie Rupert, also of Limestone; a brother and his wife, Marion A. and Dianne Graybeal of Knoxville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service for Douglas Eugene "Gene" Graybeal will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 12, at Happy Valley Memorial Park under the direction of Pastor Jayson Hoagland. Pallbearers will be Calvin Moffett, Allen Rupert, Robbie Rupert, Eric Rupert, Bobby Tester, Sidney Tester and Jesse Stewart. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Sinking Creek Baptist Church

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Mildred Ann Morefield Courtner, 94, formerly of Johnson City, died Friday, November 23, 2018 at Trinity Health Care of Lenoir City.

Mildred was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Robert Harrison Morefield and Edna Tyson Osborne Morefield.

Mildred was a retired employee of the U. S. District Court in Greeneville, where she worked in the probation office.

She was a member of the University Parkway Baptist Church.

Mildred was a member of the American Business Women's Association and former member of the North Johnson City Optimist Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert "Earl" Courtner in 2012; a son, Stephen Robert Courtner; three sisters, Kathryn Morefield, Berniece Wilkinson and Lucille Nelson; a brother, R. L. Morefield.

Survivors include: her daughter, Carolyn C. Wood of Knoxville; daughter-in-law, Carol Courtner; sisters, Thelma Mains, Jeannie Arnold and Mae Allen; a brother, Kenny Morefield; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, November 29, 2018 under the direction of Dr. Michael Oaks. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons and nephews.

Mildred married Robert Earl Courtner about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Robert Allen Courtner and Mattie Mae Neatherly) was born on 15 Jan 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jun 2012 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert G. Morefield, 65, 1167 Pine Loop Road, died in Conway Hospital January 14, 2001. He was a native of Johnson City, Tennessee and was a son of the late Robert H. and Edna Osborne Morefield. He was retired from the US Air Force with over 25years of service and was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include one daughter, Regina L. Gutkosky, Arizona; one son, Robert Lark Morefield; five sisters, Mildred Courtner and Mae Allen, both of Johnson City, Tennessee; Bernice Wilkerson,Kingsport, Tennessee; Lucille Nelson and Jeannie Arnold, Mountain City, Tennessee and Thelma Mains, Zionville, North Carolina; one brother, Kenny Morefield, Newark, Delaware. Military services were conducted Friday January 19, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tennessee. Eggers Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Shirley Jean Baird, age 81, of Tom Bunton, Ln; Butler, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her home. Jean was born May 18, 1941, in Johnson County, TN, to the late Charles David Guinn and Ethel Georgia Morefield Guinn. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Joe Baird, sister Geneva Eggers, and her brothers, Joe, Dave, Jack, and Wayne.

Jean was a hard worker for those who knew her best: whether she was working outside around the house, taking care of others, or in her Churches, Bakers Gap Baptist Church and most recently in her son’s church, Baird’s Chapel. Jean loved her family very much, especially her grandkids. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Those left to cherish her memories included her sons, Terry Douglas Baird and wife Joyce and Timothy Joe Baird and wife Traci, grandchildren, Aaron Joseph Baird and wife Kim, Katie Baird, Abby Baird, and Anna Baird, sisters, Mae Talley, Melissa McCullah, Lynn Gagliardi and husband AL; one brother, Mark Guinn; several nieces, nephews and cousins, brothers and sisters-in-laws, Lonnie Baird, Judy Roark and husband Lee L., Peggy Potter and husband Howard; special niece who was like a daughter, Patricia Tello.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Mountain City Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastors Dennis Peterson and James Richardson officiating. Graveside service and burial will be on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from Bakers Gap Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carroll Chappell, Tim Fenner, Charles McKinney, Clifton Worley, Aaron Baird, Kenny Poole, and Marshall Potter. Honorary pallbearers are Howard Potter, Lee L. Roark, Keith Gwinn, David Gwinn, and the Men of Baird’s Chapel.

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Genevia Tolue Eggers, age 68, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was born on June 19, 1949 to the late Charlie and Ethel Morefield Guinn. In addition to her parents, Genevia was preceded in death by her brothers, Dave Guinn and Joe Guinn.

Genevia was always energetic and outgoing. She was always willing to help others. She enjoyed reading and shopping.

Genevia was a member of Locust Gap Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 16 ½ years, Bob Eggers; daughters: Lisa Shore and husband Bubba, Glenda McCulloch and husband Jimmy, Sandy Worley; son, Clifton Worley Jr. and wife Michelle; step-daughter, Donna Kirby and husband Buddy; step-son, Michael Eggers and wife Brenda; sisters: Jean Baird, Melissa McCullah, Mae Talley and Lynn Gagliardi; brothers: Jack Guinn, Mark Guinn and Wayne Guinn; several grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Mac Arnold officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Keith Guinn, Adam Worley, Todd Cable, Raiden Lewis, Thomas Stout, Michael Eggers, Adam Manuel, David Sowder Poole. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Arnold, Bud McComas, Tommy Rhymer, Mike McKinney, Gary Eggers and David Manuel.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Mark S. Guinn, age 65, on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1958 to the late Charles D. Guinn and Ethel Morefield Guinn. Mark was a member of the Victory Chapel Cowboy Church and enjoyed Woodworking and Fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Dave Guinn, Joe Guinn, Wayne Guinn, and Jack Guinn. Sisters; Geneva Eggers, and Jean Baird.

Those left to cherish his memory include his Spouse Doris Vanover; three sons, Dakota Guinn, Ricky Vanover, and Jason Vanover; two daughters, Amanda and Paula Schofield; three sisters, Melissa McCullah, Lynn Gagliardi, and Mae Talley; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and special friends Steven Parks, and Spider also survive.

To honor his wishes there will be no formal services held.

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Nellie Elizabeth Brown Proffitt, age 77, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on December 30, 1937 in Johnson County to the late Dewey E. Brown and Martha Moore Brown. In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her sister Coretta Proffitt; brothers: Tommy George Brown, Lonnie O. Brown and Jack Brown.
She was a member of Vaughts Gap Baptist Church.
Nellie is survived by her brothers; Coleman Brown, D.L. Brown, Rocky Brown all of Mountain City, Ed Brown of Kingsport, TN; and five nieces and three nephews.
Graveside service and interment were at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from the Martha Brown Cemetery (Vaughts Gap Rd. ) with Pastor Chuck Morefield and Rev. Benny Green officiating. Pallbearers were family and friends. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. John Whitlock and Daniel Jones and their medical staff and the staff of Mountain City Care Center.

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Coleman Ray Brown, age 77, of Vaught’s Gap Rd, Mountain City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his residence. Coleman was born on September 30, 1944, in Johnson County, TN to the late Dewey E. Brown and Martha (Addie) Elizabeth Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nellie Brown and Coretta Roark, brothers, Tommy George, Jack, Lonnie, and Donald (DL) Brown, son Christopher Brown, and grandson Austin Motsinger.

Coleman enjoyed growing a garden and sharing his vegetables with neighbors and friends. He had never met a stranger and loved to sit and socialize while enjoying a cup of coffee. One of his favorite hobbies included sightseeing with his dog Skippy, to who he also taught many unique tricks. Coleman was a faithful member of Vaught’s Gap Baptist Church and enjoyed mowing the church grounds which he did for over 30 years.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Kathy Motsinger Eller, and husband Michael; son Jeff Brown; special friend of 30 years, June Thomas (June Bug), brother Rocky Brown; grandchildren Kandas Motsinger and Courtney Motsinger; great-grandchildren, Ryland Hoyle, Zayden Hoyle, and Kingsley Cornett.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 29 from 1:00-2:00 pm at Mountain City Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow at 2 pm with Pastor Chuck Morefield and Pastor Bennie Greene officiating. Special music will be conducted by Clark and Nancy Mixon. Coleman will be laid to rest at the Brown Cemetery (Vaught’s Gap Rd.); pallbearers will be Doug Thomas, Jimmy Tester, Mike Wilson, Anthony Shaw, Terry Hodge, and Marvin Arney. Honorary pallbearers include Members of the Vaught’s Gap Baptist Church, Friends at Hardee’s, Members of the Johnson County Senior Center, and Brad Thomas.