Ida B. Bennett

Ida married Charles 'Charlie' Tolley about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Charles (son of Swinfield Tolley and Huldah McHone) was born on 16 Jun 1873 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 14 Jan 1966 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Huntdale Memorial Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Augustus married Elizabeth Hill on 15 Sep 1920 in Clark County, , , Indiana. Elizabeth (daughter of Randall Hill and Anna Gordon) was born on 27 Aug 1895 in Kentucky, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Hassie Horton on 1 Oct 1926 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Hassie was born about 1912 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She is probably the Lucy Tolley that married Joe Hensley in Unicoi County, TN in 1929.

Lucy married Herman Elbert Couch in 1926 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Herman (son of William A. "Bill" Couch and Viney Buchanan) was born on 25 Jun 1897 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jun 1963; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles Tolley - ERWIN
ERWIN — Charles Ray Tolley, age 84, 345 Crosswhite Lane, Erwin, passed away November 20, 2005, at the Indian Path Regional Medical Center. Born in Mitchell County, NC, Ray was the son of the late Charles and Ida Bennett Tolley. He worked for 14 years at the former Southern Pottery then worked almost 24 years at Hoover Ball Roller. He was a member of the Southside Freewill Baptist Church. Besides his parents, Mr. Tolley is preceded in death by his wife, Maude Lovette Tolley, who passed away in 2001, two sons, Lonnie Tolley and Gerald Tolley and several brothers and sisters. Ray leaves behind his two daughters, Louise and husband, Howard Buchanan, Erwin, Shirley and husband, Kenneth Phillips, Erwin; two sons, Harold Tolley, Erwin, Keith and wife, Linda K. Tolley, Erwin; two daughters-in-law, Hazel Tolley, Erwin, Linda C. Tolley, Erwin; thirteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including one special nephew, Ketron Couch. Funeral services for Mr. Tolley will be Monday, November 21, 2005, at Valley Funeral Home at seven o'clock. Brother Kevin Laws and Reverend Charlie Trivette will be officiating the service. Music will be under the direction of Queenie Wheeler. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral service and at other times at 345 Crosswhite Lane. Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at three o'clock at Evergreen Cemetery. All those planning on attending the graveside services are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:50 Tuesday afternoon. Active pallbearers will be Gary Ambrose, Harold Rice, Shane Buchanan, Bryan Phillips, Jerrod Tolley, Mickey Masters, Chris Tolley and Dusty Tolley. Honorary pallbearers will be David Shultz, Doug Frosley, Sammy McNabb, Jr. and Danny Lamie. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Southside Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund, 1313 Chestoa Pike Road, Erwin, TN 37650. Condolences may be emailed to the family through our Web site at www.valleyfuneralhome.net.

Charles married Maude Lovett about 1940. Maude was born about 1922; died about 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Bascom Musick on 15 Nov 1947 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Bascom (son of Eb Musick and Rosa Buchanan) was born on 15 Jul 1921 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Jan 1998 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A.Z. "Bud" Tolley, 79, of Johnson City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, surrounded by his loving friends and family at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

He was born on December 17, 1935 in Poplar, NC but spent most of his life in Johnson City. He was a son of the late Fred & Hassie Horton Tolley.

Bud married Helen Marshall, the love of his life, and they spent many happy years together, until her death in 2009. They raised two children together. Helen gave Bud a little heart trinket while they were dating and he has carried that heart in his billfold for 50 years. This trinket will continue to be with him. They are now joined together in Heaven where they will spend forever in the presence of God.

Bud and Helen built a church almost 35 years ago that they pastored together for many years. He was a steadfast leader for North Street Church of Jesus Christ in Johnson City. Bud was a pillar in our community and family. In everything he did, he was always thinking of others.

Bud was also an accomplished Electrician and owned and worked for several different companies. He taught his son A.Z. the electric trade and they formed a business together. Bud also taught a lot of young men the electrical trade to give them an opportunity to have a trade. Upon his completion of electrical and refrigeration classes at the vocational school, he took a job at Wrights Supermarket where he worked for 20 years. During which he made many friends that have lasted a lifetime. He also worked for Acorn Electric and TEKA.

He enjoyed helping people anyway he could and was known to volunteer for many different causes. Anyone who knew Bud was somehow touched by his life. He was hard-working and compassionate, a loving father & most important, he shined a light for Jesus that all could see. His life is a reflection of love and honor. Bud was one of a kind and will be forever missed by his friends and loved ones. He is finally Home, gathered around the Throne of God.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Bud is preceded in death by his siblings, Dorothy Musick, Regina Little, Mildred Whitson and Michael Tolley, who sacrificed his life in the Vietnam conflict.

Those left to cherish his memory include his memory include his son, A.Z. Tolley, Jr. and his wife Denise of Johnson City; his daughter, Debi Posadas Peters and her husband Ronnie of Johnson City; grandchildren, Shaunda Posadas Swartz and her husband Garrick, Heather Tolley Clark and her husband Adam, Renee Tolley, Shannon Peters and Shane Peters; great-grandchildren, Tristan Peters, Athena Bradley, Hunter Peters, Keller Clark, Cyrus Clark and Daniel Swartz; brothers, David Tolley and George-Kenneth Tolley; sister, Linda Light; and many nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to Bud's sister, Linda Light who was there for him. They spent every Friday on the front porch just talking and taking in the sunshine. She took a great load from Bud by caring for his wife before her death. Bud had a special friend Robert Mitchell. They were very close and shared many days working, riding around or just talking. The family considered Robert a part of them.

In addition, Bud shared a special connection with Jeff. He worked alongside Bud for many years and when they retired, they continued to be friends. Jeff helped Bud in a lot of building projects. He drove from N.C. to sit with Bud in the hospital to allow the family to attend church. The family appreciates this.

Bud has two sisters-in-law, Mary Deal and Wanda Riddle and two brothers-in-law, Johnny Woodby and his wife Bonnie, and Ronnie Woodby and his wife Trudy who all loved Bud and they continued to look up to him as part of his family. Bud had the most wonderful neighbors, Ron and Brenda Coleman, who were always there for him. They shared many years either talking about their families or just sitting on the porch. Bud has a special friend, Pat Sheppard that he shared many a meal and a special friendship.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Connie Pennington for her care and compassion shown to Bud and his family and for the wonderful care given by the ICU nurses at Franklin Woods Hospital.

The family would like to thank anyone and everyone who may have passed by Bud's house, walked up on the porch and sat a spell.

The family will receive friends and family to share memories from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at North Street Church of Jesus Christ, Johnson City.

The family requests your presence for a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 7:00 PM with Rev. Wayne Pruitt and Rev. George Hall officiating.

A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 3, 2015, at Washington County Memory Gardens, Johnson City. Attendees are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:50 PM. Active pallbearers will be, Roger Dale Miller, Terry Miller, Johnny Woodby, Mark Deal, Mark Scalf, Myral David Clark, Shannon Peters, Shane Peters and Tristan Peters.

A. married Helen Marshall on 30 Sep 1955 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Helen was born about 1940; died about 2009 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
BLACKSBURG, SC -- David Tolley, 80, of 126 South Burnt Chimney Road, passed away Friday, April 29th, 2022, at his residence.
Born in Relief, NC, he was the widower of Delores Tolley and the son of the late Fred Tolley and Hassie Horton Tolley. Mr. Tolley previously worked as a supervisor in the mining industry. He enjoyed working in his yard, reading, and watching racing shows.
Mr. Tolley is survived by two sons, Darrell Tolley and Jeff Tolley; two daughters, Tresa Tolley and Patty Settle; one brother, George Tolley of Mountain City, TN; one sister, Linda Light of Johnson City, TN; one grandchild, Aaron Hess (Jian) of Glen Burnie, MD; numerous nieces and nephews, and his dog, Tucker, whom he loved dearly!
In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Michael Tolley, AZ (Bud) Tolley, Dorothy Musick, Mildred Whitson, and Jean Little.
No services are planned at the present time.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Linda Couch Harrell, age 72, 108 Indian Drive, Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, Ju ne 10, 2017 at her daughter's residence. She lived in Erwin for thirty-nine years before moving to Johnson City. Linda is a daughter of the late Herman and Lucy Tolley Couch. She was a homemaker and a member of Unity Fellowship Church.

Other than her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers: Floyd and J. R. Couch; two sisters: Vada Ruth Williams and Verda Jane Couch.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband of thirty-three years, Billy Jack Harrell; one daughter, Sally Chandler and husband, Gary Booher, Watauga; one brother, Ketron Couch, Erwin; one sister, Cathy Brawshaw, Piney Flats; brother-in-law, Bob Williams; sister-in-law, Betty Jean Arrowood, both of Johnson City; several nieces and nephews; her fur companion, Emma Rose.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Greg Wagner will officiate at the 7:00 P.M. funeral service. Music will be provided by Inez Chandler. Honorary pallbearers will be Kaye Brewer, Leroy Brooks and Terry Martin. Committal service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 12:50 P.M. on Wednesday.

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UNICOI - Robert Lee Musick, age 62, Unicoi, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Unicoi County Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and son of the late Bascom and Dorothy Tolley Musick.

Robert retired from Highvalley Construction where he was employed as a Millwright. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and family man. Robert was loved dearly and will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Megan Lee Musick; one brother, Danny Lee Musick and one sister, Tammy Musick Vanhoy.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of thirty-four years, Shirley Honeycutt Musick; one daughter, Amy Musick, of the home; one granddaughter, Riley Briggs; five sisters: Betty Byrd (Charles), Penny Sells (Johnny), Judy Harrell (J.M.), all of Jonesborough, Rosalie Hughes (Willard), Johnson City and Pamela English, Bakersville, NC; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Friday, February 1, 2019 in the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Wayne Pruitt will officiate at the 2:00 P.M. funeral service. Pallbearers will be Tim Byrd, Christopher Runion, Jeffery Dawn, Johnny Sells, Toby Hughes and Jody Hughes. Interment will follow in the Honeycutt Cemetery.

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Az Tolley, Jr., age 50, Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

He was a native of Washington County and the son of the late Az "Bud" Tolley Sr. and Helena Marshall Tolley.

Mr. Tolley was an electrician and a member of North Street Church of Jesus Christ. He had great faith in God and loved hunting and fishing and being with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Denise Tolley; two daughters, Heather Clark and husband Adam, Erwin, Renee Tolley, South lake Tahoe, CA; one sister, Debi Posadas and husband Ronnie Peters, Johnson City; two grandchildren, Keller and Cyrus Clark, Erwin; special aunts and uncles, Linda Light, George Kenneth Tolley, David Tolley, Mary Deal, Wanda Riddle and husband Henry, Ronnie Woodby and wife Trudy, Johnnie Woodby and wife Bonnie; special cousin and best friend Lonnie Clark, Jr.

The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, September 25, 2015, at North Street Church of Jesus Christ at 7 PM with Wayne Pruitt and George Hall officiating.

The family will receive friends Friday from 5 - 7 PM prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

The graveside committal service will be conducted on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at noon in Washington County Memory Gardens.