Susannah Collins

Susannah married William Biggs Cretsinger on 29 Jul 1866 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Solomon Cretsinger and Mary Ann Biggs) was born about 1842 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died about 1889 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Bethel Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Dora Alice Fagan on 24 Dec 1892 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Dora was born on 21 Aug 1874 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 30 Aug 1935 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Bethel Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anise married Mister White about 1890 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Mister was born about 1870 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, April 15, 1959
ALBERT ELI CRETSINGER…
… 78, Shady Valley, died in a Johnson City hospital Thursday afternoon after a week-long illness.
He was a well-known farmer and a member of the Church of Christ of Shady Valley.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Benna Blevins Cretsinger; five sons, Lecie V. Cretsinger, Irwin O. Cretsinger, Acra D. Cretsinger, all of Shady Valley, William F. Cretsinger, Hialeah, Fla., and Cecil P. Cretsinger, Johnson City; a sister, Mrs. Annie Dotson, Johnson City; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Paul Cook Funeral Home in charge.

Albert married Biner Bell Blevins on 5 Sep 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Biner (daughter of John Benjamin Floyd Blevins and Sarah Amanda Scott) was born in Jan 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1972 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Myrtle Maud Ford about 1904 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of James A. Ford and Edna Carolyn Glass) was born on 22 Mar 1886 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Jun 1956 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lacey married Josie May Garland on 10 Nov 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Josie (daughter of Robert M. Garland and Lula Blevins) was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1979 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Maude Louisa Caudill about 1934 in Fayette County, , , West Virginia. Maude was born on 15 Apr 1909 in Raleigh County, , , West Virginia; died on 9 Oct 1995 in Okeechobee County, , , Florida; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married Gladys Marie Hunt about 1939 in Wyoming County, , , West Virginia. Gladys was born on 13 Aug 1922 in Wyoming County, , , West Virginia; died on 11 Jan 2001 in Wyoming County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, , Raleigh County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ervin married Ethel Blevins on 19 Mar 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ethel (daughter of Stanley Blevins and Arline Elissa Blevins) was born on 29 Sep 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 May 2005 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Acra married Mabel Audra Garland on 10 Mar 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mabel (daughter of Riley Drydon Garland and Florence Foster) was born on 10 Sep 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Oct 2014 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married Lillie Mae Ayers on 24 Nov 1928 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Lillie was born in Apr 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 11 Apr 1945 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married Rosland Elmont Baker on 28 Jan 1946 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Rosland was born about 1916; died about 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Horace married Daisey Dimple Walker about 1926 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Daisey (daughter of Jeremiah Boyd Walker and Ida Jane Barnes) was born on 14 Feb 1909 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Buena V. Hale about 1926 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Buena (daughter of John C. Hale and Maude M. (Hale)) was born on 17 Apr 1909 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mr. James Edward Cretsinger, age 72, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer.

James was a native of Elizabethton and son of the late Lester Fagan Cretsinger and Laura Bingham Cretsinger Manning.

He retired after 30 years with Kiser Supply of Bluff City as a salesman. After retirement, James could be found on his motorcycle or with family and friends.

James is survived by his daughter, Angela Ritenour and three grandchildren, Cory, Leah, and Abby, all of the home.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, August 7, 2015, 6:30 PM, at Boones Creek Christian Church with Pastor David Clark officiating.

His remains will be spread on the Blue Ridge Parkway at a later date.

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John W. Cretsinger, Sr.John W. Cretsinger, Sr. 59, 112 Miller Hill Road, Johnson City, TN. died Sunday, April 9, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Cretsinger was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County and a son of the late Raymond E. and Rosland Baker Cretsinger.

Mr. Cretsinger was a auto mechanic and a Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by; his parents; his wife Phyllis Cretsinger; one son, J. W. Cretsinger; one sister, Janie Carver.

Survivors include; two daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda "Spanky and Marc McAmis of Johnson City, Loretta "Lorrie and Robert "Bob Bowers of Johnson City; one son, John W. "Frog Cretsinger, Jr. and his wife, Amelia "Amy" Bundy Cretsinger of Baltimore, MD; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Lydia Cretsinger of Johnson City, Garnett "Poncho and Debbye Cretsinger of Johnson City; one sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Arthur "Junior Branum, of Johnson City; two grandchildren, Robert C. Bowers, II and wife Amanda of Newport News, VA, and Cassie Lynn Bowers of Johnson City; numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Junior and Mary Hale, Dave Hyder, and Donald "Gomer Feathers and many, many more.

The funeral service for John W. Cretsinger, Sr. will be conducted at 8 PM Tuesday, April 11, 2006 in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Pastor Greg Lovelace and Mr. Scott Trent will officiate. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 AM Wednesday, April 12, 2006 in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Donald "Gomer Feathers, Ronnie Dugger, Alan Robinson, Carl "Chub Miller, Jamie Gillis, Jeff Larimer, Danny Wilson and Tom Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Hyder, William "Jr King, Rick Hill, Junior Hale, Eddie Baker and Robert C. Bowers, II.

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JOHNSON CITY - Margaret Cretsinger Branum, 68, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at her residence.

Margaret was a life-long resident of Johnson City, and daughter of the late Raymond Ely and Rosland Elmont Cretsinger.

Margaret retired from Newell Corporation.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by: two brothers, Raymond Eugene and John Walter Cretsinger; and one sister, Molly Jane Carver.

Survivors include: her husband, Arthur "Jr." Branum, of Johnson City; one son, Carson Bowling III and his wife Lisa, of Jonesborough; one grandson, Chase Alexander, of Jonesborough; one brother, Garnet Cretsinger and his wife Debbie, of Johnson City; one sister-in-law, Lydia Cretsinger, of Jonesborough; her beloved fur babies; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Vanessa, Shorty and Alisa Carver with Amedysis Hospice for the excellent care they provided to Margaret.

A graveside service will be held at 3 PM Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Monte Vista Memorial Park, with Mr. Joshua Clark officiating.

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Mrs. Marjorie Ruth Cretsinger Norman died peacefully at home Wednesday afternoon at age 89.

Mrs. Norman dedicated her life to homemaking following a brief career at the Johnson City Power Board in the early 1950s. She was a member of First Christian Church and a former member of East Unaka Church of Christ and Austin Springs Methodist Church. The red-headed and blue-eyed hometown girl was a 1949 graduate of Science Hill High School and a member of the Burley Bowl court.

She is survived by three children: Charles Jr., John, and Taleen all of Johnson City; three grandchildren: Charles III of Johnson City, Joshua Norman of Kingsport, and Monica Norman of Ashville, NC; eight great-grandchildren: Bronson, Maddie, Max, Mason, Titus, Evie, Tiberius, and Jaxon as well as foster and step great-grandchildren Thomas Humphrey and Jake Bailey. One brother, Gary Cretsinger of Johnson City and one sister, Melba Moore of Gary and several cousins are also survivors.

Mrs. Norman was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Charles Brown Norman; her parents Horace and Daisy Dimple Walker Cretsinger; her brothers Bufford (Spunk) Cretsinger, Donald Cretsinger, and Wayne Cretsinger and her sisters Adrienne Hampton and Linda Cretsinger.

A graveside service to celebrate Marjorie Ruth Cretsinger Norman’s life was conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in the Monte Vista Memorial Park with Mr. David Clark, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers were her grandsons and nephews.

Marjorie married Charles Brown Norman about 1952 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Julius Casper Norman and Pernie Ethel Vaught) was born on 22 Jul 1930 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 2019 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Elva Cretsinger Hodges, 86, Johnson City passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at the residence with her family at her side. She was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City and was a daughter of the late James Paul Cretsinger and Buena Hale Cretsinger. She was a charter member of Cash Hollow Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronnie Cretsinger, Dan “Jack” Cretsinger and James Cretsinger; two sisters, Edna Woodward and Geraldine Metcalf.

Survivors include her children, Donald Lee Shealy and wife, Margie of Murfreesboro, Janice Buchanan and husband, Nat of Johnson City, Sissy Shipley and husband, Glen of Johnson City and Johnnie Lacey and husband, Carl of Johnson City; three sisters, Dolores Austin, Marie Crumley and Faye Cox and husband, Jimmy all of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Taffy Dugger, Faith Bishop, John Eddie Buchanan, Wesley Buchanan and Ryan Shipley; great-grandchildren, Caleb Jones, Gaston Dugger, Elizabeth Buchanan, “Bo” Buchanan, Samuel Buchanan and Jones Bishop; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Elva will be conducted at 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Chaplain Steven Spell officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside service will be held 12:00 noon in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from her family and friends.

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Edna Lavonne Woodward, 68, of 728 Austin Springs Road, Johnson City, died suddenly at the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was a native of Washington County, daughter of the late James Paul and Buena Hale Cretsinger of Johnson City.

Edna was owner-operator of Podos Market for over 40 years. She attended the Cash Hollow Presbyterian Church for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Podo Woodward, and two brothers, Jack and Ronnie Cretsinger.

Survivors include: her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Patricia Woodward of Gray; a brother, Jim Cretsinger of Johnson City; five sisters, Geraldine Metcalf and Dolores Austin of Johnson City, Marie Crumley of Jonesborough, Elva Hodges and Faye Cox of Johnson City; an uncle, Carl Hale and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the South Chapel of the Morris-Baker Funeral Home under the direction of Rev. Hollace Ford. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until time of service at eight. A committal service will be conducted on Monday, May 28, 2007 in the Monte Vista Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home to go in procession at 10:30 a.m.

Active pallbearers will be: Jeff Larimer, Darryl Cretsinger, Kyle Earp, Donnie Shealy, Terry Austin and Greg Cretsinger; honorary pallbearers will be: her brother, Jim Cretsinger and Eddie Woodward. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to: the Arthritus Foundation, 1330 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309.

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Ronald L. Cretsinger, 58, 655 Cash Hollow Road, Johnson City died Thursday, October 19, 2006 at his residence.

Mr. Cretsinger was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City, Tennessee and was a son of the late Paul and Buena Hale Cretsinger. Mr. Cretsinger was a former employee with American Limestone in Watauga. He was of the Presbyterian faith.

Mr. Cretsinger is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jack Cretsinger. Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and James "Peanut" Clay of Gray; one son, Ronald Cretsinger, II of the home and Ann Cretsinger; three stepchildren, Becky, Scottie and Wendy; two grandchildren, Casey Baker of Johnson City and J.D. Clay of Gray; five step grandchildren; six sisters, Geraldine Metcalf, Dolores Austin, Elva Hodges, Edna Woodward, and Faye Cox, all of Johnson City, Marie Crumley of Jonesborough; one brother, Jim Cretsinger of Johnson City; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The prayer service for Ronald L. Cretsinger will be conducted at 8 PM Sunday, October 22, 2006 in the Morris-Baker North Chapel. Mr. Mark Price will officiate. Music will be by Ellen Pollock and David Pollock, soloists. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 AM Monday in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. The procession will form at Morris-Baker at 10:30 AM Monday to go to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jim Boggs, Darryl Cretsinger, Jeff Larimer, Vince Austin, Kenny Robinson, and Tracy Feathers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Buddy Cretsinger, Danny Turbyfield and all remaining nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 PM Sunday prior to the service.