James O. J. Potter

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1870 Johnson County, TN
Shouns Cross Road
Household 7
James O. Potter51NC
Susan49NC
Thomas25NC
Martha22NC
Mary18NC
Marticia 16TN
John O.15TN
Emma13TN
Charles11TN
Susannah 9TN


1880 Johnson County, TN

District 3
Household 70
J. O. J. Potter61NC NC TN
Susannah 60NC NC NC
Mary25NC NC NC
Susannah 16TN NC NC

James married Susannah Main about 1843 in North Carolina, , , . Susannah was born on 13 May 1821 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 22 Apr 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles Ruffin Potter, Sr. was born at Shouns, Tennessee, July 24, 1859 and died December 6, 1944, aged 85 years, 4 months and 12 days. He was married to Lydia Greer December 5, 1879. Mrs. Potter died September 30, 1911. To his union thirteen children were born, of whom eleven survive: Mrs. W. N. Riddle, Shouns, John J. Potter, Charleston, WV; Mrs. Dave Howard, Mountain City; M. W. Potter, Condon, OR; Mrs. Charlie Dowell, Shouns; G. C. Potter, Spokane, WA; Mrs. L. G. Parker, Carbon, WV; Mrs. Robert Stout, Carpenter, OH; S. E. Potter, address unknown; Mrs. Oscar Howard, Mountain City; and Charles R. Potter, Jr., Shouns.
Mr. Potter was married to Miss Danford Mast on April 10, 1912, and is survived by her and the above named eleven children, 44 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Mr. Potter was a member of the Baptist Church for over 40 years. He was a Mason. He was also a public county official for many years, during which time he held the offices of constable, high sheriff, member of the county court, coroner and county road commissioner.
(Johnson County News, Mountain City, TN; Thursday, Dec. 7, 1944, p. 2)

Charles married Lydia P. Greer on 5 Dec 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lydia (daughter of Alexander Greer and Nancy Elizabeth Osborne) was born in Mar 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Danford Mast on 10 Apr 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Danford was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married David Marshall Greer on 25 Feb 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Alexander Greer and Nancy Elizabeth Osborne) was born on 20 Oct 1861 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Margaret C. Dunn about 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Meridith B. Dunn and Rebecca Wagner) was born on 18 May 1846 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jan 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married David Baxter Howard on 26 Nov 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of George Washington Howard, Sr. and Charity Martitia Payne) was born on 15 May 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Mar 1979 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nancy Belle Dowell, age 87, of 504 S. Church Street, Mountain City, passed away Saturday morning in the Johnson County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Dowell was a native of Johnson County, a daughter of the late Charlie R. and Lydia Greer Potter. Mrs. Dowell was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie O. Dowell in 1963, and was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include five daughters, Hazel Dowell and Verta Greer, both of Mountain City; Opal Wood, Wilmington, Delaware; Virginia Ailes, Oxford, Pennsylvania; Eula Dowell, Avondale, Pennsylvania; three sons, Ralph Dowell, New Castle, Delaware; John Dowell, Mountain City; Harold Dowell, West Grove, Pennsylvania; one brother, Charlie Potter, Mountain City; two sisters, Mae Howard, Mountain City; Mrs. Danford Stout, Elizabethton; 31 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Gentry-Percy-Hux Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dwight Adams officiating. Interment followed in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were friends and neighbors.

Family/Spouse: Charles Oscar Dowell. Charles (son of John W. Dowell and Lydia Stewart) was born on 18 Jan 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 1962 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Verda Martin on 9 Apr 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Verda was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Colorado married James Roy Williams on 15 Dec 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Henry Williams and Susanna "Toode" Main) was born on 5 Nov 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1971 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martha Texann "Texie" Wagner about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Noah Wagner and Mary Russell "Polly" Jackson) was born on 7 Sep 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Oct 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gladys B. Roberts, age 86, 919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, TN passed away Tuesday morning, July 10, 2012 in Mountain City Care Center. She was a daughter of the late Dave Howard and Susie Potter Howard. Gladys was a member of Berea Baptist Church and she loved reading, cooking and especially loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Osborne.

Survivors include her husband, Archie Roberts; one daughter, Sallie Hall of Chicago, IL; six sons, Doug Osborne and wife Camilla, Delbert Osborne and wife Sheila, Charles Osborne and wife Denise, Darrell Osborne and wife Evelyn, Archie Roberts, Jr. (Mack) and wife Lisa, all of Mountain City, TN, Lynn Osborne and wife Kim of Kingsport, TN; one sister, Pauline Miller of Mountain City, TN; one brother, Edward Howard of Ashland, OH; twenty-four grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Gladys B. Roberts were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Spencer, Rev. Randy Shoun and Rev. James Pardue officiating. The family received friends from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were staff at Mountain City Care Center.

Gladys married James Lester Osborne on 4 Oct 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Presley Osborne and Katharine O. "Kate" Able) was born on 18 Feb 1923; died on 9 Oct 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It is with great sadness that the family of Pauline D. Miller announces her passing on December 16, 2021 at the age of 94 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Pauline was born in Johnson County, TN to the late David Howard and Susie Potter Howard. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by a brother Edward Howard and a sister Gladys Roberts. She was a former employee of Leco and Levi’s manufacturing companies. Pauline enjoyed crosswords, reading and growing her roses. She was of the Baptist faith.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Norman Miller and finance Rita Brown of Mountain City, TN; one grandson Norman David Miller of Butler, TN; one great-grandson; Norman David Miller, Jr. of Butler, TN; one great-granddaughter, Tabithia A Miller of Waltersboro, SC and several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm at the Hux & Lipford Chapel.. Entombment service will follow the visitation in the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Active pallbearers will be Eddie Tester, Bit Brown, Joe Woodard, Johnny Jones, Bill Pope and Perry Stout. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug, Charles, Darrell and Lynn Osborne.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John “J.W.” William Dowell, age 92, passed away on December 17, 2022 at Mountain City Care Center. Jay was born on January 14, 1930 to the late Charles Dowell and Nancy Potter Dowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Ailes, Eula Dowell, Verta Greer, Hazel Sluder, Opal Wood, Goldie Wood, Harold Dowell, Ralph Dowell, Charles Dowell, and Hayden Dowell and his grandson, Justin Robert Dowell.

Jay retired from Lukens Steele Company and was a proud member of Local Union 1165 steel workers in Coatesville, PA after over 20 years of employment. Jay and his wife, Ethel were married in November of 1951 and built their new home in Mountain City when they were in their 70’s. He liked to crochet, collect coins and model trains, play guitar, and sang in church with his sisters and his daughter when he was younger. Jay was a member of the Pentecostal church in Vilas, NC and his faith was very important to him.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 71 years, Ethel Louise Dowell; daughter, Carolyn Steele of Lenoir, NC; sons, John Russell Dowell and wife Patti of Elkton, MD, Robert Dean Dowell and wife Rhonda of Elkton, MD, Charles Ray Dowell and wife Margaret of Mountain City; grandchildren, John Jr. (Lisa), Farrah, Tara, Tiffany, Jason (Erin), Amanda, Josh (Samantha); great grandchildren, Paige, Nolan, Gavin, Zander, Marissa, Gage, Jayde, Jackson, Daisy; great great grandchild, Bailee; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Terry Carver officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be John Dowell, Bob Dowell, Ray Dowell, Johnny Dowell, Jason Dowell, Josh Dowell, Nolan Dowell and Terry Hodge. Honorary pallbearers are the employees of Mountain City Care Center, Dr. Raina Sluder, Joy and the rest of her staff.

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Harold Ray Dowell, age 86, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home. He was born in Johnson County, TN on July 29, 1934 to the late Charles and Nancy Dowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Hazel Sluder, Opal Wood, Goldie Wood, Verta Greer, Virginia Ailes and Eula Dowell; brothers, Charles Dowell, Jr. and Ralph Dowell.
Harold retired in Wilmington, DE after 31years of service to NVF Power Co. He enjoyed sports and working puzzles. Harold was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 65 years, Jean Dowell; daughters, Yvonne DeCarlo and husband Frank, Deborah Kelley and husband Bill, Pamela Hodge and husband Terry, Sharon French and husband Glen, Sandra Hurley and husband Dan, son, David H. Dowell and wife Roxanne; brothers, J.W.(Jay) Dowell and wife Ethel; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The graveside service for Harold was held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at11:00 a.m. from Sunset Memorial Park.

Family/Spouse: Nell Jean (Dowell). Nell was born on 17 Mar 1938 in Bristol, , , Virginia; died on 26 Oct 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHADY VALLEY - Lorella Greer Tolliver, age 100, of Shady Valley, Tennessee went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was born in Shady Valley on January 28, 1922 to the late Roby and Virdia Greer. In addition to her parents Lorella was proceeded in death by her husband of 72 years, Raymond Tolliver; four sisters: Sue, Tishia, Mandelene, and infant sister Nancy; daughter and son-n-law Sharon and Joe Copley; and granddaughter Kaleigh Tolliver.

Lorella and her four sisters were affectionately known as the “Greer girls.” They delighted in playing tricks, pranks, and creating mischief wherever they went. This practice never lessoned with age and if you messed with one of them, you got them all. Together they were a force to be reckoned with!

Lorella was a kind, gentle person who never met a stranger. She was a member of Shady Valley Baptist Church where she served as treasurer for 25 years. She was a homemaker and avid seamstress who loved to quilt. She continued this passion until the time of her death. Her greatest joy in this life was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lorella is survived by her beloved children: Kenneth Tolliver and wife Nancy of Doe Valley, TN; Linda Arrowood and husband Robert of Bakersville, NC; and Stephen Tolliver and wife Kim of Shady Valley, TN; grandchildren: Ken Tolliver, Julie Tolliver, Laura Black, Allison Cromwell, Jaden Tolliver, and Kyla Tolliver; great grandchildren Sara Black, Nora Cromwell, and Grace Cromwell; one precious sister Ellen Dunn; several nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Shady Valley Memorial Gardens (Gentry Cemetery) with Rev. Richard Stout officiating. Active pallbearers will be Robert Arrowood, Gary McQueen, Keith Miller, Gary Dunn, Dennis Miller, Bobby Miller, Benny Wright, and Benjamin Tolliver. The family will receive friends at the home of Stephen Tolliver, 870 Plummer Rd., Shady Valley, TN.

The family would like to thank Lois Blevins, Karen Buckles, Meliah Hicks, Clara Blevins, and Suzanne Cannon who provided care, love, hours of companionship, and treated Lorella like one of their own.

Lorella married Raymond Earnest Tolliver on 18 Oct 1941 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Raymond (son of Martin A. Tolliver and Dora Victoria Stanberry) was born on 21 Aug 1921 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jul 2014 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Shady Valley Memorial Gardens, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHADY VALLEY - Mandlene Greer Morley, age 93, of Shady Valley, TN passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mandlene was the daughter of the late Roby James Greer and Verda Rachel Martin Greer of Shady Valley, TN. Mandlene was preceded in death by Delmer David Morley, her husband of 75 years. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Tishia Miller, Sue Miller and infant sister Nancy Greer; two sons-in-law: Jim Walker and Wayne Moser.

Mandlene is survived by two daughters: Jewell Morley Walker of Johnson City, TN and Carolyn Morley Moser of Lewisville, North Carolina; two grandchildren: Jason Moser and wife Kim of Advance, NC and Amy Forrester Drake and husband Wes and two great grandsons Asher Drake and Walker Drake all

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of Knoxville, Tennessee; two sisters: Lorella Greer Tolliver and Ellen Greer Dunn of Shady Valley, Tennessee; brother-in-law Dale Morley and wife Phyllis of Kingsport, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews. Special nephew Kermit Morley and wife Alice of Shady Valley, Tennessee, special friend Stella Payne of Mountain City Care Center and many good friends also survive.

Mandlene was an active member of Shady Valley Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. She was an excellent seamstress and cook who enjoyed her beautiful flowers and working in her vegetable and flower gardens.

The family would like to thank the Mountain City Care Center of Mountain City, Tennessee for the excellent care and kindness shown to their mother during the past few months.

Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to the Shady Valley Baptist Church, Shady Valley, Tennessee or the charity of your choice.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and burial will be in Shady Valley Memorial Gardens following the funeral service.

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

Emma married Frank M. Wagner about 1936. Frank was born about 1915; died in Oct 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hallie W. Dunn, age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Shouns, Tennessee, she was born on May 8, 1919, the daughter of the late James and Collie Greer Williams. In addition to her parents, Hallie was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Dunn; two sons: Bill Dunn and Ronnie Dunn; one brother, Joe Williams; three sisters: Emma Wagner, Pauline Greer and Dolly Good and one grandson, Brad Dunn.

Hallie was a member of Roans Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her time talking with her friends and family on the phone and she also enjoyed flowers.

Hallie is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law: Sue Greer of Lenoir, North Carolina; Louise Smith of Marion, North Carolina and Lois and Perry Jennings of Mountain City, Tennessee; two sons and daughters-in-law: Gilbert and Gayle Dunn of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Paul and Kathy Dunn of Mountain City, Tennessee; one sister, Ada Osborne; one sister-in-law, June Williams, both of Mountain City, Tennessee; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews and special friends: Marie McElyea, Beatrice Stewart, Iva Sheffield and Edith Thompson.

Hallie married Charles H. Dunn about 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born about 1916; died about 1951; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married June Woodard about 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. June (daughter of David Grover Woodard and Verna Woodard) was born on 20 Jul 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Sep 2020 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dolly L. (Williams) Good Of Wilmington. Age 73. Died April 7, 1999, in the Christiana Hospital. Services: Noon on Saturday, April 10, at the Chandler Funeral Home, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Where friends may call Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. Burial: Hockessin Friends Cemetery.

Mrs. Good was a homemaker, and a part-time nanny for the Sonecha Family for about 6 years. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Pauline Greer.

Survived by her husband of 52 years, Claude E. Good, a son; Larry E. Good, at home; daughter; Judy C. Peters and son-in-law Rodney P. Peters, of Charles Town WV and a brother; Joe Williams of Mountain City, TN and 3 sisters; Emma Wagner, of Hockessin, Ada Mae Osbourn, and Hallie Dunn, both of Mountain City, TN and 2 granddaughters and 2 great-grandsons.

Dolly married Claude E. Good about 1945. Claude was born on 3 Apr 1923 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 10 Mar 2007 in New Castle County, , , Delaware; was buried in Hockessin Friends Cemetery, , New Castle County, Delaware. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Ada Mae Williams Osborne, age 90, on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 29, 1930 to the late James Williams and Callie Williams. She is also preceded in death by her spouse, Chester Osborne. brother; Joe Williams and 4 sisters; Doll Goode, Emma Wagner, Pauline Greer, and Hallie Dunn Ada enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, reading, and quilting. She would often volunteer in the food pantry of First Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include: Daughters; Peggy Bonifacino and Jimmy of Mountain City, TN and Marion Taylor of West Grove, PA. Sons; James Osborne and Becky of Morganton, NC and Cecil Osborne of Mountain City, TN. 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A visitation was held at First Baptist Church from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021. Funeral service began at 2:00pm and graveside services followed at Sunset Memorial Park with Ricky Campbell officiating.

Ada married Chester Luther Osborne on 29 Dec 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Chester (son of Milton L. Osborne and Aulby Bell Nelson) was born on 31 Mar 1931 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Jul 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ollie married William Bynum Payne on 1 Apr 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 20 Jan 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Nov 1967 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]