Thomas Presnell

Thomas married Mary A. Presnell about 1881 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of James Monroe Presnell and Nancy Caroline Ward) was born in Feb 1864 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Miller Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathan married Susan Dora Hicks on 18 May 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Susan was born on 22 May 1877 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Nov 1949 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Nola Mae Ward about 1915 in North Carolina, , , . Nola was born before 1895 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bunie married James David Trivette about 1920 in North Carolina, , , . James was born about 1898 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Eva A. Ward on 1 Mar 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Eva was born on 9 Jul 1913 in Arkansas, , , ; died on 16 Apr 2009 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married James Roscoe Hicks about 1925 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Hicks and Mary A. (Hicks)) was born in Oct 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Sep 1957 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hicks Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Carrie married Earnest Russell Hicks on 29 Jan 1941 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Earnest (son of Benjamin Harrison Hicks and Mary Dison) was born on 17 Sep 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 8 Jul 1980 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Gentleman. Unknown was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charity married Sylvanis H. Hicks on 13 Dec 1932 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Sylvanis (son of James Roscoe Hicks and Susanna "Anna" Presnell) was born on 3 Jul 1915 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Oct 2002 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Goodman Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Sylvester Hicks about 1938 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Sylvester (son of James Roscoe Hicks and Susanna "Anna" Presnell) was born on 8 May 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Nov 2003 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Snyders Memorial Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fred Harold Trivett, age 96, of Butler, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was born on December 2, 1921 to the late James David Trivett and Buney Presnell Trivett. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his sons: Fred Trivett Jr and Teddy Trivett; sister, Hazel V. Hicks; niece, Elsie Mahafapy; nephews; Harold Hicks and Sylvester Hicks Jr.

Fred was a World War II and Korean War Veteran having honorably served in the United States Army. He retired from the Army as Sergeant following 23 years of service.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Georgia J. Trivett; daughter, Cindy Fields and husband Mark; granddaughter, Heather Cornett Walk and husband William; great grandson, Luke Walk; nieces: Ruby Keplinger and husband Bob and Nora Wright and husband Johnny; special friend and caregiver, Evelyn Estep; several great nieces and great nephews.

Memorial service for Fred will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Sink Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Harvey White officiating.

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JOHNSON CITY - Larry M. “Bud” Presnell Sr., 83, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022. Larry was born on May 25, 1939 in Washington County. He was the son of the late Thomas and Eva Presnell. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Frances; son and wife, Larry Jr. and Debbie Presnell; daughter and husband, Lori and Chris Howard; granddaughter, April Presnell; grandson and his spouse, Cody and Hassie Howard; and sister-in-law, Rita Presnell. A visitation is to take place on Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City; a funeral service is to follow at 8 pm. A graveside service will take place on Thursday at 11 am at the Highland Church of Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of the Carter County Constables.

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Charles E. Presnell, 74, entered into rest on March 5, 2017, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a son of the late Thomas Wheeler Presnell and Eva Ward Presnell.

Mr. Presnell was a retired employee of the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He enjoyed race car building and racing, especially NASCAR. He was a member of Liberty Fellowship Church.

Mr. Presnell is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rita Hamilton Presnell; one brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Frances Presnell; one nephew, Larry Presnell Jr. and wife Debbie; four nieces, Lori Howard and husband Chris, Johnson City, Deena Smith and husband Johnny, Elizabethton, Tammy Martin, Johnson City, Shari Bowie and husband Johnny, Saluda, SC, Kristi Rush and husband Chip, Greenwood, SC.

The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 7PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Foster officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5PM to 7PM prior to the service. The graveside committal service will be conducted Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 10AM at Highland Church Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 9:50AM. Pallbearers will be Chris Howard, Cody Howard, Johnny Smith, Ken Gustin, John Johnson and James Todd Davidson. Special honorary pallbearers will be Larry Presnell Jr., Freddie Smith and friends and former co-workers at the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

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JOHNSON CITY - Billie John "Wild Bill" Presnell, Johnson City went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 1st after a brief illness. He was 89 years old.

Bill was a native of Washington County Tennessee and was raised on local sharecropping farms. He was a man of many trades and was a hard worker. Throughout his early life he worked on an oyster boat in Gloucester Virginia, on a horse farm in Danbury Connecticut and at Gordon's furniture in Johnson City Tennessee, among other jobs. He worked at Baxter-Pharmaceal for 30 years starting as a janitor and retiring as a master mechanic in maintenance.

Bill was an active member of the Tri Cities Church of God. He loved living and working for the Lord. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, wood working, mowing, watching golf, playing Phase 10, and telling jokes. His favorite place to eat was Dino's restaurant in Elizabethton.

He was proceeded in death by the love of his life and wife of 67 years, Jonnie B, his mother Carrie Hicks, brother Steve Hicks and sister Joyce Amos.

He is survived by his two daughters, Victoria Lunceford (Joe Sr.) and Kerry Jackson (David)

Three grandsons, Joe C. Lunceford Jr. (Sheri), John Lunceford, and Matthew Lunceford (Cindy)

Three granddaughters, Tammy Bouton (Mitchell), Monica Phillips (Brian) and Misty Bouton (Lawrence)

Twelve great-grandchildren, Kristina, Haylee, Brad, Nikki, Cody, Colton, Alyra, Autumn, Summer, Meghan, Trinity and Amara

A special Aunt, Francis Gillenwater, his dog Coco and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Richard Bawgus, Mr. Rocky Collins and Mr. David Jackson officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021 in the Washington County Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Luanne Powers. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday will be: Grandsons & Grandsons-In-Law: Joe Lunceford,Jr., John Lunceford, Matthew Lunceford, Brian Phillips, Mitchell Bouton and Lawrence Bouton. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of Dino’s Restaurant and Joe Lunceford, Sr.

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WARNER ROBINS - Joyce Ann Amos peacefully passed away early on the morning of Friday, February 19, 2021, at the age of 78. The daughter of the late Earnest and Carrie Hicks, Joyce was born on October 29, 1942, in Gray, Tennessee. She was a proud military wife and with her husband, they moved around often. She worked in quality control at Frito-Lay for 17 years before becoming a Church Secretary at the Cochran Field Church of God. Joyce was of the Pentecostal faith. She had a green thumb and enjoyed cultivating many types of flowers. She was also a talented singer. All will miss Joyce dearly as she imprinted on the lives of many during her time here on earth.

In addition to her parents, her son, Stephen Amos and her daughter, Sandra Amos, preceded Joyce in death.

Her legacy will live on through her husband of 61 years, William “Bill” Amos; son, William Bill Amos, Jr. (Deb) of Colorado; daughter-in-law, Gaye (McCullough) Harris of Centerville; grandchildren, Christopher Amos (Sylvia) of Texas; Kayla Crow of Indiana; Clayton Amos of Missouri; Ashley Poole of Statesboro; and Alyssa Simpson and Amanda Simpson, both of Tennessee.

A visitation will be held Monday, February 22, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service celebrating Joyce’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Afterward, Joyce will be laid to rest in Parkway Memorial Gardens.

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JOHNSON CITY - Edna Yvonne Walker, 83, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Piney Flats she was a daughter of the late Van & Charity Presnell Hicks, she had lived most of her life in Johnson City. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Walker was of the Pentecostal Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband: Earnest Deloach and her second husband: Aaron J. Walker, by four sisters: Lucille Godsey, Dorothy Hicks, Martha Hampton and Reba Fagan and one brother: Ralph Hicks.

Survivors include her Daughter: Dorothy Pruitt, of the home. Three Grandchildren: April Henry (Sam), Gray, Teshia Pruitt, of the home and Clarissa Parlier (Scotty) Hampton. Seven Great Grandchildren: Christian Henry, Jaiden Henry, Kymber Pruitt, Aubrey Pruitt, Tuff Parlier, Waylon Parlier and Ryder Parlier. One Sister: Betty Godsey, Piney Flats. Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Bishop David Jackson officiating. Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Edna married Earnest DeLoach on 27 Feb 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Earnest (son of Michael DeLoach and Lockie Whaley) was born in Jun 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Nov 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whaley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married Aaron Jonathon Walker on 10 Jun 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Aaron was born about 1940 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 2019 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Reva Mae Fagans, age 72, of Johnson City, TN passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at her residence.

A native of Piney Flats, TN she was the daughter of the late Van and Charity Presnell Hicks. She was a homemaker and was a member of Keystone Freewill Baptist Church. She loved her dog "Little Bit". She was a loving mother who always put her family first. Her memory will live on forever through her loving family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Michael Fagans. Those left to cherish her memory include three sons, Tim Fagans and wife Tonia, Johnson City; Robert Fagans, Johnson City and Kenneth Fagans and wife Angel, Germantown, TN; six grandchildren, Matthew Fagans, Sean Fagans, Lindsay Fagans, Alan Fagans, Levi Fagans and Kylie Fagans; four great-grandchildren and two sisters, Betty Godsey, Piney Flats and Evon Walker, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Reva Mae Fagans will be conducted at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 P.M. on Thursday.

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Elsie Marie Mahaffey, 76, of Limestone passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 in the Erwin Health Care Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County and was a daughter of the late Sylvester and Hazel Trivette Hicks. She had worked for Leon-Ferenbach and was a homemaker. Mrs. Mahaffey was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Johnson; three brothers, Roger (Junior) Hicks, Harold Hicks and Shelby Hicks.

Survivors include her husband, James Roy Mahaffey; two sons, Jason Mahaffey and Michelle Hinkle Mahaffey of Greene County and Michael Mahaffey and wife, Kimberly of Kingsport; five grandchildren, J.J. Mahaffey, Sevanna Mahaffey, Mark Tipton, Matthew Tipton and Ashley Tipton; two great-grandchildren, Meliea Tipton and Harmony Rose Tipton; two sisters, Ruby Keplinger and husband, Robert of Telford and Nora Wright and husband, Johnny of Washington County; a sister-in-law, Brenda Hicks of Washington County. Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mahaffey will be conducted at 7:00 PM Monday, April 3, 2017 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Deaton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in the Urbana Cemetery, Limestone. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. For those attending this service you are asked to meet at the cemetery.