Hallie G. Snyder

Hallie married Benjamin Roby Jethro Howard, Sr. on 1 Jan 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Benjamin (son of William M. Howard and Lucretia E. "Crissey" Johnson) was born on 28 Jul 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jul 1982 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NEWPORT NEWS - Hazel Howard Congdon, age 98. On the sunny afternoon of June 28 1937, Hazel Howard of Mountain City Tennessee and Edmond Congdon of Erwin Tennessee left the campus of East Tennessee State Teachers College. They were married by a justice of the peace in Gates City, Virginia before returning to campus. This small school in Johnson City, Tennessee prepared both for a lifetime of teaching in the public school systems of Erwin, Tennessee, then Vinton, Petersburg, and Colonial Heights, Virginia. In 1965 Edmond was appointed director of the new technical vocational center for the Peninsula area (VoTech) and Hazel resumed teaching in Newport News Elementary Schools until her retirement. Although widowhood befell Hazel in 1997, she continued to enjoy her home, family, neighbors, friends and former students until a fall this spring forced her to leave home and be lovingly cared for by her family and devoted rehab staff until she passed comfortably on June 30, 2013, a day after the 76th anniversary of her marriage. Although predeceased by parents Roby J. and Hallie S. Howard, husband Edmond and sister, Hester Williams many are left to remember and mourn the loss. Among them are daughters Janet Coon, Jeanne Evans (Jack), grandsons Brian (Cynthia) Evans, Marc Evans, Great Grandsons Dylan and Casey Evans, younger siblings Trula Muse, Eula (Walter) Adams, Roby Howard, Jr. (Dottie), Earl Howard, Lois Ann Adams, Malcolm (Sue) Howard, 22 nieces and nephews and their offspring. Hazel hoped her legacy would be the gifts of love, devotion, knowledge and wisdom passed along to her and that she lovingly shared with all who came within the scope of her entire life. Those very gifts were returned in the care she was given. A grateful thank you is extended to wonderful neighbors, Visiting Angel Cassandra Rome and the wonderful medical staff of The Chesapeake. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday July 8th in the Peninsula Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at 11:00 in the Second Presbyterian Church 201 Menchville Road, Newport News.

Hazel married Edmond B. Congdon on 29 Jun 1937. Edmond (son of Roland Potter Congdon and Lessie V. Bowling) was born on 31 May 1913 in Anderson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jan 1997 in Newport News, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alice Eula Elizabeth Howard-Adams went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2015, at the age of 95.

She was born on June 21, 1920, to the late Roby J. Howard, Sr. and Hallie Snyder Howard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Congdon and Hester Williams.

She was a native of Johnson County, Tennessee. She was a loving and dedicated wife and mother. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and prayed daily for those she loved; family, friends, and neighbors. Her desire was that all whom she met would come to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Survivors include, her husband of 72 years, Walter G. Adams; four children, William R. Adams, DDS and wife Sacha, Joseph Adams and wife Jody, Trudy A. Kittle and husband Kim, and Gregory L. Adams, M.D. and wife Carol; 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Trula Muse and Lois Ann Adams; and brothers, Roby Howard Jr. and wife Dottie, Malcolm Howard and wife Sue all of Mountain City, Earl Howard of Shady Valley; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at First Christian Church in Mountain City.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside service and interment will follow the services from the Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City.

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Trula Howard Muse, 93, joined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was proceeded in death by her parents Roby J. Howard, Sr. and Hallie Snyder Howard, beloved husband John H "Jack" Muse, their daughter Pat Muse O'Dell; four sisters, Hazel Congdon, Hester Williams, Eula Adams and Lois Ann Adams, along with a host of friends and family. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her devoted daughter, Cathy Muse, her three sons: John Muse (Kaye), Mountain City, TN; Tom Muse (Kathy), Knoxville, TN and Jim Muse (Terry), Piney Flats, TN; her six grandchildren: Trula Elizabeth O'Dell, Johnson City, TN; Mary Catherine O'Dell Marcum (Colton), Gate City, VA; Marilee Muse Larson (Nathan) Stephens City, VA; Hallie Muse Mahala (Cliff), Mountain City, TN; John Muse, Knoxville, TN; Katie Muse Tucker (Phillip), Alcoa, TN and fifteen great grandchildren, her brothers: Roby Howard, Jr. (Dorothy), Mountain City, TN; Earl B. Howard, Sr. Shady Valley, TN; and Malcolm Howard (Sue), Mountain City, TN, along with several nieces and nephews.

Trula was a lifetime resident of Johnson County, and like so many of her generation in this community, she grew up on the family farm alongside her seven siblings where happy memories and strong ties were formed. She graduated from JCHS in 1941, went to work at Farmers State Bank and then attended Johnson City Business College, after which she worked at Hamilton Bank in Johnson City. When she returned to Mountain City, she married Jack Muse. They shared 59 years together.

Trula ran the family insurance agency for several years and was a highly competent business woman. She never met a stranger and touched many lives with generous gestures of kindness and encouragement. She had a unique talent for making each person in her life feel special and loved.

She was a dedicated servant of the Lord. Her church, First Baptist, was a very important part of her life. There she served on various committees, taught a Sunday school class for many years and along with Chloe Eads started the first nursery in the mid 50's (to help corral the three rowdy boys). In her later years, Trula enjoyed visits from her family and many friends, and always wore that warm and caring smile.

Her faith always came first. She was a devoted mother who worked diligently to help each of her children achieve success and happiness. But more than anything she was committed to making certain all her children and grandchildren knew the Lord and always put him first in their lives. She shared that message with all she met.

All her family especially appreciate Cathy, who has been an angel by her side and has given selflessly of her time and energy during the past several years.

A grateful thank you is extended to all her caregivers: Frances Brooks, Mary Gale, Mary Ann Gambill, Annie Lee Lowe, Carolyn Ray and other with Amedisys Home Health Care and Silver Angels. A special thanks to Dr. Rob Griffith, Daniel Jones, and all of the caring staff of the Mountain City Care and Rehab Center who are too numerous to name. The family also wishes to express their appreciation to her many special friends and loved ones who have so generously given of themselves.

Funeral service for Trula will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Mountain City. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery. Active pallbearers are: John Muse, Nathan Larson, Cliff Mahala, Colton Marcum, Phillip Tucker, Terry Jordon, Jerry Jordon, Matt Grissinger. Honorary pallbearers are: Her nephews, Earl Whaley, Lewis May, Dan Falcasantos, Dr. Joe Ray, Keiichi (Kenny) Tamura, Shozo (Joe) Tamura and Kassum Geylani. The family will receive friends from 12:30 -2:30 p.m. on Friday, at the church prior to the service.

Trula married John Henry "Jack" Muse on 6 Mar 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of William Thomas Walker Muse and Mary Alverda Greer) was born on 29 Jun 1922 in Prince Rupert, , British Columbia, Canada; died on 24 May 2005 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Roby Jethro Howard, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 30, 2018, at the Mountain City Care Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roby J. Howard, Sr. and Hallie Snyder Howard, and his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy Gunn Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 sisters, Hazel Howard Congdon, Hester Howard Williams, Eula Howard Adams, Trula Howard Muse, and Lois Ann Howard Adams.

Roby J. Howard, Jr. was born in Mountain City, TN, May 30, 1925. He grew up and helped on the family farm on Dry Stone Branch Road. While in elementary school, he was in Boy Scouts and 4H. While he was in Johnson County High School, he was a charter member of FFA and he played first and solo trombone in the band. He was also a member of the Glee Club.

After high school, he worked on the family farm and enlisted in the Merchant Marines and served with the Army Transportation Corps, both in the North Atlantic and South Pacific, during WWII.

In 1947, he entered the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While in the College of Agriculture, he majored in Poultry and minored in Horticulture and Animal Husbandry. While at UT, he met Dorothy Gunn and they married in McMinnville, TN, July 17, 1949. "Dottie" and Roby lived on the Howard farm for the remainder of their lives.

In 1951, he attended and graduated from North Carolina School of Auctioneering in Kinston, NC. He then auctioned tobacco in Greensboro, NC and briefly in Johnson City. For 12 years, he auctioned for Tri-State Growers' Bean Market. (at the time, the market held the title, "Green Bean Capital of the World.")


In 1954, he established "Howard's Cage Eggs," which serviced the Tri-City area for 26 years. In 1961, he became agent for Johnson County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and in 1978, was elected Secretary-Treasurer and Office Manager.

In 1977, Roby and his brother, Malcolm, purchased Howard Farms, Inc. from their father, R. J. Howard, Sr.

He was a charter member of the Lions Club and he belonged to the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was a Master Mason of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge 243 F&AM having achieved fifty plus years in the organization. He was a member of the First Christian Church, where he was an elder. He and his wife sang in the choir for over 45 years. They also served as Youth Leaders, taught Sunday School for various age levels and worked in P.E.G., a school camp program for 5th and 6th graders. They also were involved in Tennessee's Bicentennial and Heritage Hall Auditorium Renovation project.

A special thank you to care givers, Family Ministry Hands to Help, Amedisys, the wonderful staff at Mountain City Care Center, Dr. Robert Griffith, Dr John Whitlock, and Daniel Jones, PA.


He is survived by two brothers, Earl Howard, and Malcolm Howard (Sue), Special Brother-In-Law Walter G. Adams, Nieces and Nephews, Janet Coon, Jeanne Evans (Jack), Sue Williams, Sherry Rogers (Tom), William Adams, DDS (Sacha), Joseph Adams (Jody), Trudy Kittle (Kim), Greg Adams, MD (Carol), Cathy Muse, John Muse (Kaye), Tom Muse (Kathy), Jim Muse (Terry), Erby Howard (Diane), Jeff Howard, Sam Adams Pharm D (Susan), Malcolm Howard Jr., Randy Howard, Dottie Sue Phipps (Mark), Robert Gunn (Miriam), Richard Gunn (Sharon). Family friends Sharon Marteeny, Ken and Linda Caswell, Richard and Bernita Armstrong, Evelyn Cook and the late Edward Cook, Hal and Sarah Johnson, Rick and Pam Steinke. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the home of Malcolm and Sue Howard, 542 Dry Stone Branch Road.

The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM with ministers Dwayne Dickson and Buddy Zuercher. Music will be provided by the church choir. Masonic Rights will follow the service. Military Graveside service and burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard.

Roby married Dorothy Elizabeth Gunn on 17 Jul 1949 in Warren County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy (daughter of Douglas P. Gunn, Sr. and Francis A. Vivrette) was born about 1928 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 10 Mar 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Lois Ann Adams, age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on April 19, 1931 to the late Roby J. Howard Sr. and Hallie Snyder Howard. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel B. Adams Sr.; son, Ronald Howard Adams; sisters: Eula Howard Adams, Hester Howard Williams and Hazel Howard Congdon. Lois was a graduate of Johnson County High School and had attended Milligan College. She was a long time member of First Christian Church. She was a Prayer Warrior and loved baking Angel Food cakes to share with others. Lois lived her life as a true example of Christian Womanhood. Lois is survived by her son, Samuel B. Adams Jr. and wife Susan; sister, Trula Howard Muse; brothers: Roby Howard Jr. and wife Dottie, Malcolm Howard Sr. and wife Sue, and Earl Howard; grandchildren: Elizabeth Adams, Holly Adams and Rebecca Adams; many nieces and nephews; special friends: Freddie and Dolly Wilson; her church family and many more special friends and neighbors. Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2015 at the First Christian Church with Pastors Dwayne Dickson, James Bowman, Ken Caswell, Barry Sannes and Scott Plyler officiating. Pianist will be Nancy Drake. Graveside Service and Interment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers are Lois Ann's brothers.

Lois married Samuel B. Adams on 3 Jul 1952 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Bruce McQuown Adams and Mae W. (Adams)) was born on 5 Jul 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jul 1991 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jeffrey Cole Howard, 62, was born in Shady Valley, Tennessee on April 25, 1956, to Earl B. Howard, Sr. and the late Capriece Cole Howard. Jeff departed this world to be with the Lord on February 19, 2019, at his residence in Shady Valley, TN.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Capriece Howard (Nov. 10, 1927 – Dec. 22, 2010) and an infant sister, Sarah Elizabeth Howard.

Those left to cherish their memories of Jeff are his beloved son, Jeremiah Cole Howard; his father, Earl B. Howard, Sr; a brother, Earl B. 'Erby' Howard, Jr. and wife Dianna Pleasant Howard; a niece, Tuesday Howard Pope; a nephew, Joseph B. Howard and wife Ashleigh Maze Howard; two great-nephews, Gavin I. Pope and Bridon K. Pope; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Jeff was a life long resident of Johnson County and graduated from Johnson County High School in 1974. After graduation he attended Virginia Highlands Community College and National Auto & Diesel College, graduating at the top of his class. Jeff was member of Shady Valley Presbyterian Church. He had a humble kind spirit and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. In his spare time, Jeff enjoyed hands-on activities like cooking, woodworking, artistry, and working on automobiles and other machinery.

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ROANOKE, VA - Malcolm Stuart Howard Jr., age 62, of Roanoke, Virginia and formerly of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born on April 22, 1956 to Malcolm Howard Sr. and the late Sue Smith Howard, who passed away June 7th, 2018. In addition to his mother Malcolm was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Malcolm was a 1974 graduate of Johnson County High School. Throughout his school days he was active in football, 4-H Club, Boy Scouts, Drama Club and the FFA. He attended college at ETSU and obtained a degree in banking from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. While Malcolm worked as a banker, he was a true salesman by nature, never meeting a stranger. He sold cars, mobile homes, furniture and antiques. He was co-owner of Donnelly House Antiques and Collectibles for more than 20 years. At the time of his passing, Malcolm was still working in antiques, traveling the country selling through his independent business, High Noon Antiques.

His passion in life was his family, but he also enjoyed football, food (especially a Bizzie Burger) and community theatre. He last performed in a play directed by his mother, entitled 'Our Town'.

Those left to cherish his memories include his 'Darlin', Donna, his girlfriend of 11 years; father, Malcolm Howard Sr.; daughters; Rita Reese (Lars), Mandy Reichenbach (Chris) and Ashley Howard; brother, Randal Howard; sister, Dottie Sue Phipps (Mark);grandchildren, Aubree, Raelynn, Milianna, Norman, Alaina, Mya, Piper, and another grandchild on the way; many special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; special friends, Steve Arnold, Jesse Ludy, Richard Wittenberg, Robert 'Shines' Pastoreck, Charles and Pam Burke.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 -2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dwayne Dickson officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow the funeral at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Cousins and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Arnold, Jesse Ludy, Richard Wittenberg, Robert 'Shines' Pastoreck and Charles Burke.