Daniel Marvin Potter

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POTTER, Dan and Altha Lee
"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, March 13, 1957
MURDER, SUICIDE IS BELIEVED CAUSE OF TWO SHOUNS DEATHS
An inquest to be conducted by Coroner William D. Hill in the deaths of a Johnson County man and his wife has been reset for Monday, March 18, after having originally been set for last Saturday.
Cause of the delay was given by Sheriff Dayton Payne as an effort to "ease the burden" on the two young daughters who were in bed in the house at the time of the shooting.
Dead, are Dan Potter, 61, and his wife, Altha Lee Potter, 35, of Rte 2, Shouns.
The sheriff stated that Potter died en route to a hospital at about 6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15, after sustaining a .32 caliber pistol head wound at his home, still grasping the pistol which Payne said was the death weapon.
Mrs. Potter was dead, also of a head wound, when officers arrived.
Both shots were apparently from the same gun, officers said.
A cousin of the dead man, Ray Potter, who called officers at the time of the shooting, is being held for "investigation".
Sheriff Payne states that the double death "appears to have been a murder-suicide, although some details need more clarification".
It is thought that complete testimony by the two daughters and the cousin will make possible a clear picture of events leading up to the shooting
Potter, a veteran of World War I, was a life-long resident of Johnson County and a member of the Baptist church. He is survived by two sons, Bruce Potter of Kennett Square, Pa., and Wilton Potter of Salisbury, N. C.; a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Bernice Reece of Trade; four brothers, Grant of Galipolis, Ohio, Dave of Zionville, N. C., Clyde and Charles of Trade; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Reece of Zionville, Mrs. Lizzie Dowell of Shouns, Mrs. Alice Tester of Neva, and Mrs. Hollie Rushton of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Potter was a native of North Carolina but had lived in Johnson County for the past 23 years. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors, in addition to her two daughters, are four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Brewer of Mountain City, Mrs. Mae Tester of Shouns, Mrs. Faye Vanover of Toughkenamon, Pa., and Mrs. Marie Potter of Trade.
Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Dan Potter were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. W. N. Riddle officiating.
Burial was in the Potter Cemetery at Trade.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Daniel married Thelma Ivalee Miller about 1921 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Thelma (daughter of David Fillmore Miller and Mattie Caroline Davis) was born on 8 Aug 1902 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Altha Lee Taylor on 5 May 1946 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Altha (daughter of George N. Taylor and Alice Vanover) was born on 8 Jul 1921 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 15 Mar 1957 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mabel Bernice Potter Reece went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1930, to the late Iva Lee Miller Potter and Daniel Marvin Potter of Trade. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and spouse of sixty years, Chester Albert Reece. They were lifelong residents of Trade and spent their lives in service to their community.

Bernice is survived by two children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Son and daughter-in-law: Mike and Karol Reece of Ft. Worth, Texas, grandchildren Susan Reece of Jacksonville, Florida, Grant Reece and Alex Reece also of Ft. Worth.

Son and daughter-in-law: Greg and Lisa Reece of Trade, grandchildren Allyson Reece Felty (Anthony Felty) with great-grandson Avery Felty of Maryville, TN, Abigail Reece Wilson (Samuele Wilson) of West Jefferson, NC, and Anna Reece Wallace (Bryce Wallace) of Shady Valley.

She was preceded in death by brothers Wilton Potter, Bruce Potter, and Luther Martin.

She is survived by her sisters, Helen Pardue Hammons and Louise Pardue. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Bernice’s life was typified by her love for her family above all else and a deep love of her community. She had a deep desire to serve those in Johnson County and throughout the state through her community involvement.

She was a lifelong member of Evergreen Baptist Church, where she played the piano for many years, sharing her love of music and her Savior.

Her community involvement ranged from her long-time work with the Levi Strauss Retirees raising money for many local charities and organizations. She served many years with the Johnson County Rescue Squad Crewettes and the Women’s Auxiliary to Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads serving at the state level as President and was named Crewette of the Year for Tennessee. She was a long-time member of the Board of Johnson County Farm Bureau and represented Tennessee at the Rural and Farm Women of the World Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1981. She served many years with Eastern Star, mentoring young women through Rainbow Girls. She was a tireless worker and contributor to Trade Days. She was on the Board of Directors of the Johnson County Hospital. There are doubtless many other activities, charities, and causes that she contributed to through the years that are not listed here. She served her friends, family, and community in countless other acts of generosity and compassion over the years.

There will be no formal visitation.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday, August 19, 2022, at Mountain City Funeral Home with Pastor Derrick Wilson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Tony and Cheri Potter. The entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers are Alex Reece, Anthony Felty, Samuele Wilson, Bryce Wallace, Doug McFadden, Willie Debord, and Bob Pardue. Honorary pallbearers are Mark Wallace, Tom Wallace, Ed Hoak, and Bill Adams.

Mabel married Chester Albert Reece on 27 Jul 1950 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Chester (son of Don Reece and Mattie Pearl Brown) was born on 31 May 1929 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Oct 2010 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wilton F. Potter, age 89, of Mabel School Road, Zionville, passed away Saturday morning, October 21, 2017, at Watauga Medical Center.

Wilton was born February 6, 1928 in Johnson County, Tennessee, a son of the late Marvin Daniel Potter and Ivalee Miller Potter. He was a retired superintendent for Beaman Corporation and served in the United States Army. Wilton was a member of Zionville Baptist Church, where he served as superintendent for 10 years and enjoyed singing in the choir.

Wilton is survived by his wife, Sally Faye Wilson Potter of the home; three sisters, Bernice Reece of Trade, Tennessee, Helen Pardue, and Louise Pardue and husband Jimmy, all of Mountain City, Tennessee; one brother, Luther Martin of Beckley, West Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Georgia Pardue and husband Edgar of Zionville, and Irene Potter of Trade, and one brother-in-law, Clay Wilson of Zionville. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Potter; one brother, Bruce Potter; one step-granddaughter, Arwen Burns, and one sister-in-law, Lola Martin.

Funeral services for Wilton F. Potter will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, October 24, 2017, at 2:00 o'clock, at Zionville Baptist Church. The body will lie in state, from 12:00 until 2:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Reverend Dwayne Tester, Military graveside rites and burial, provided by American Legion Post 130 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90, will follow in the Reece Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon, from 12:00 until 2:00 o'clock, at the church, prior to the service.

Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Reece Cemetery Fund, in care of Chuck Cook, 730 Slabtown Road, Zionville, North Carolina, 28698.