Mary Ann "Polly" Courtner

Mary married William Larkin Reece on 13 Apr 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Hugh Reece and Mary (Reece)) was born about 1836 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Maggie Namonia Roberts about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Maggie was born about 1872 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Jennie E. (Reece) about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jennie was born about 1883 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Don married Mattie Pearl Brown about 1928. Mattie was born on 18 Mar 1910 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 19 Aug 2001 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Trade Umc Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Sarah J. Johnson about 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 26 Sep 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 1998 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Zionville Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Chester A. Reece, age 81, of Trade, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at his residence with his family by his side.

Chester was born on May 31, 1929, In Watauga County North Carolina to the late Don and Pearl Brown Reece. In addition to his parents, Chester was preceded in death by brothers, C.G. Reece and Jack Reece, mother-in-law Iva Lee Potter.

Chester was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, lifetime member of the Johnson County Rescue Squad, 50 year member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge, 50 year member of the Maple Chapter of the Eastern Star. He was a UT football fan, had a love for farming. He was a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the building committee, and former Sunday school superintendent. Chester loved his family and will be truly missed.

Chester is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bernice Potter Reece of Trade. two sons, Mike Reece and Wife Lisa of Aledo, TX, Greg Reece and wife Lisa of Trade. Six grandchildren, Susan Reece of Jacksonville Florida, Grant and Alex Reece of Aledo, TX, Allyson, Abby, and Anna Reece of Trade. Two sisters, Helen Wilson of Stuarts Draft, VA, Joan Johnson and husband, Jerry of Trade. Two sisters-in-law, Francis Reece of Evans, GA, Margie Reece of Ravenna, OH. Several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Monday, October 11, 2010, from 6-8:00 p.m. from Mountain City Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. from Mountain City Funeral Home with Bro., Derick Wilson to officiate. Music by Tony and Cheri Potter. Pallbearers, Paul Anderson, Willie Debord, Ed Hoak, Mark Wallace, Doug McFadden, and Odell Johnson. Honorary pallbearers, members and former members of the Johnson County Rescue Squad, Hill Ward, James Lefler, Earl Bumgardner, Grayson Trivette, and George Main.

Entombment will follow from the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum with Masonic Service.

Chester married Mabel Bernice Potter on 27 Jul 1950 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Mabel (daughter of Daniel Marvin Potter and Thelma Ivalee Miller) was born on 1 Nov 1930 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Aug 2022 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Johnny A. Reece, age 93, of 1173 Bulldog, Trade, TN passed away on Friday evening, December 3, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Watauga County, NC on November 2, 1928 to the late Ed Reece and Sarah Johnson Reece. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Jewel Reece, and brothers, Arvil Reece and Burl Reece.

Johnny was a hard worker. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 60 years, Jo Ann Reece; son, Jerry Reece and wife Jennett; sisters, Marie Mast and Betty Lewis; grandchildren, Shane Reece and wife Amanda and Brittany Reece; great grandchildren, Ethan Reece, Alyssa Holmes, Payten Faries, and Caleb Faries; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m.. The graveside service and burial will follow at Trade Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

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Burl James Reese, age 86, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 22, 1931 in Johnson County, TN to the late Ed H. and Sarah Johnson Reese. Mr. Reese was also preceded in death by his daughter Brenda Reese Wallace, one brother; Arvil Reese and one sister; Jewel Reese.

Mr. Reese was a retired farmer and Inspector with Bernhardt Furniture. Mr. Reese was a loving and devoted husband and father, and adored his grandchildren dearly. He loved his Lord and Savior and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Nola Price Reese of the home; one son, Joel "JC" Reese of Granite Falls; one daughter, Tracy Reese Watson and husband Michael "Weezie" of Lenoir. He is also survived by one brother; Johnny Reese and wife JoAnn of Mountain City, TN; two sisters, Marie Reese Mast of Cove Creek, NC, and Betty Reese Lewis of Callahan, FL. The special joys of his life were his grandchildren; Jonathan L. Wallace and wife Jessie, Jacob R. Wallace and wife Jennifer, Michelle W. Bentley and husband Dusty and Chris W. Watson. Mr. Reese also has eight great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Reverend Billy Mitchell.

Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 PM one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Watson, Garry Wallace, Chris Watson, Dusty Bentley, Jacob Wallace and Archie Wallace.