James Wesley Johnson

James married Sarah Elizabeth McNabb on 13 Jul 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of William Guilford McNabb and Elizabeth Miller) was born about 1852; died about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Dovie J. Ledford on 16 May 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Dovie was born in Jul 1887; died on 21 Dec 1966 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Birdie married John Edney about 1897. John (son of Marvel Napolean Bonaparte Bayless McKenzie Ramsey Edney and Matilda Biddix) was born about 1876 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Daisy M. Birchfield on 15 Jul 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daisy (daughter of Robert Wilson Birchfield and Mary E. (Birchfield)) was born on 11 Nov 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 1989 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married Manarka Brewer on 9 Oct 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Manarka (daughter of James Sidney Brewer and Josephine "Sophina" Clark) was born on 6 Jun 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Feb 1976 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Landon Simerly. John (son of David Carter Simerly and Jane Gouge) was born in May 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vallie married Walter V. Brown on 9 Jan 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Walter was born on 29 Nov 1907; died on 9 Mar 1981. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Omer "Wilt" Johnson, 99, of Roan Mountain, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017, at The Waters at Roan Highlands Nursing Center. Mr. Johnson was born in Carter County and was the son of the late Jacob and Dovie Ledford Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Earl Johnson, Ed Johnson, Ike Johnson, Clarence Johnson and Dayton Johnson; four sisters, Ballie Brown, Lori McMahan, Pearl Johnson and Cenia Cordell; and three grandchildren, Sherry Babb, Timmy Woodby and Paul Hathaway.
Mr. Johnson was a member of St. John's Baptist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, farming, logging and working with his horses.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Texie Johnson, Roan Mountain; four daughters, Margaret Whitehead (Arnold), Roan Mountain, Grace Wagner, Hampton, Frankie Woodby, Elizabethton, and Robin McKinney, Roan Mountain; two sons, Jerry Johnson, Elizabethton, and Wilson "Junior" Johnson, Hampton; 11 grandchildren, Melissa Doyle, Teresa Simerly, Michael Woodby, Dusty Woodby, Wesley Woodby, Randy Johnson, Eddie Johnson, Carrie Johnson, Christy Johnson, Tammie Rinehart and Travis McKinney; 15 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends in the Rhododendron Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 25. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 26, in the Johnson-Roanview Cemetery with Rev. Randy English officiating. Active pallbearers will be Andrew Jones, Merle Townsend, Jeff McKinney with others selected from family and friends. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet the family at the Rhododendron Chapel in Roan Mountain at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to express a special and sincere thank you to the staff of The Waters at Roan Highlands for the love and care shown to Mr. Johnson during his time there.

Omer married Texie Winters on 9 Feb 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Texie (daughter of Mark Linville Winters and Mary Pitman) was born about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Dec 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Viola J. Roark, age 87, 667 Hampton Creek Road, Roan Mountain, died Monday, September 15, 2003 at Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital, Linville, NC following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late John and Daisy Birchfield Johnson. She was a member of Grays Chapel Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker and a member of Order of Eastern Star Hampton Chapter #470.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Walter D. Roark, of the home, two daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Mary and Bernard Brengard, Asheville, NC, Mrs. Margaret and George Hegler, Lancaster, SC, three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Gail Roark, Lincolnton, NC, Johnie and Burma Roark, Claremont, NC, Lonnie and Judy Roark, Mooresville, NC, two sisters, Ora Toney, Richmond, VA, Creola Gentry, Richmond, VA, one brother, Paul Johnson, Roan Mountain, seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, one great grandchild, several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain with Mr. Thom Burleson officiating. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 18, at Johnson Roan View Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Joey McKinney, Frank Presnell, Roger Palmer, Donnie Holdren, friends and neighbors. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Thursday.

Viola married Walter D. Roark about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Lon Boston Roark and Floy C. Rash) was born on 21 Jun 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jul 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Paul Johnson, age 82, of Roan Mountain, TN passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018

at his residence. A native of Roan Mountain, he was the son of the late John and Daisy Birchfield Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a retired U.S. Navy Chief and he served during the Vietnam War. He was the owner of the White Way Grill. Mr. Johnson was the V.F.W. Post # 2166 Commander and a member and Past Master of the Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge # 566 F&AM and was a past Vice-President and Founder of the Jericho Shrine Temple of Roan Mountain.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katrene Willis Johnson and five sisters, Viola Roark, Edith Holdren, Deliah Freeman, Creola Gentry and Ora Tony. Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Paula Johnson Rovelo, Roan Mountain and Laura Johnson Szillus and husband Ken, Rio Rancho, NM. Two granddaughters, Paulina Katrene Rovelo, Roan Mountain and Angela Szillus, Rio Rancho, NM also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Paul Johnson will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain. Masonic service will be held at the funeral home by the Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge # 566 F&AM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. on Sunday prior to the service.

Interment will follow the service on Sunday in the Johnson Roanview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Gladys married Elisha B. Winters about 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elisha (son of John Samuel Winters and Theodocia Ingram) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rev. Elgin L. D. Berry. Elgin (son of Arthur Samuel Berry and Letha Willis) was born on 1 Apr 1936 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Mar 2011 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Oak Hill FW Baptist Church Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kathleen Burleson, 74, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at her residence. Kathleen was born in Roan Mountain to the late Walter and Vallie Johnson Brown. In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, William Burleson; a daughter, Lisa Gail Brown Salley; and a nephew, Bobby Brown.
Kathleen was a wonderful cook, homemaker and mother. She was sassy and an excellent improviser — she was able to think quick and work efficiently in all situations. Kathleen was a Christian lady and taught Sunday School at Roan Mountain Church of God for several years and had also served as the church treasurer. Most of all, Kathleen loved her family and working in her flowers. She was a true perfectionist with her yard.
Those left to cherish Kathleen’s memories include a son, Ronnie L. Beam of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; her son-in-law, Randy Salley of North Carolina; her brother, Jack (Juanita) Brown of Virginia; and her special friend, Louise Hughes. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate Kathleen’s life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 9, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Randy English officiating. Music will be provided by Janet Paschal. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 10, in the Smith Cemetery in Roan Mountain. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Brown and Greg Brown, Richard Brown and Israel King.

Family/Spouse: Arnold Whitehead. Arnold (son of Hensley John Whitehead and Mary Ann Ingram) was born on 7 Jul 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frankie Johnson Woodby, 70, of 147 Mill Pond Road, Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017, at her home. She was the daughter of Texie Winters Johnson, of Roan Mountain, and the late Wilt Johnson, and was born in Roan Mountain. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Cecil Woodby; a son, Timmy Woodby; and a niece, Sherry Babb.
In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Melissa Doyle (Matthew), of Unicoi, and Terisa Simerly, of Jonesborough; three sons, Michael Woodby, Dusty Woodby and Wesley Woodby, all of Elizabethton; two adopted sons, Thomas Bowling, of Elizabethton, and Brandon Bowling (Jodi), of Fall Branch; four grandchildren, Ashly Jones, Andrew Jones, Timothy Horton and Elizabeth Horton; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Johnson, of Elizabethton, and Junior Johnson, of Hampton; and three sisters, Margaret Whitehead (Arnold), of Roan Mountain, Grace Wagner, of Hampton, and Robin McKinney, of Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service for Mrs. Frankie Johnson Woodby will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, in the Johnson Family Cemetery on Mill Pond Road with Pastor Charles McKinney officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Lonnie Roark, age 70, of Mooresville, North Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and his beautiful wife Judy, on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, North Carolina. Lonnie was born on February 18, 1946 to the late Walter and Viola Johnson Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Hitechew Roark; and one brother, David Roark.

Lonnie retired as a quality control manager and was a United States Marine veteran, having served during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed hot rod cars, gardening, and reading and studying the Bible. Lonnie was a loving, gentle faithful man, who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Adam Roark and wife Patty, of Mooresville, NC; his daughter, Carrie Roark-Whited and husband Billy, of Catawba, NC; a granddaughter, Jaden Roark, of Mooresville, NC; one step granddaughter, Zoey Baumgardner, of Mooresville, NC; two step grandsons, Corey and Cody Whitehead, both of Mooresville, NC; one step great grandchild, Brody Allen Whitehead, of Mooresville, NC; two sisters, Mary Brengard, of NV and Marge Heglar and husband George, of Lancaster, SC; one brother, Jonnie Roark and wife Burma, of Clairemont, NC; a special niece, Kathy Heaton, of Roan Mountain, TN; and a special friend, "Murphy". Several other nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Lonnie Roark will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in the Rhododendron Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home of Roan Mountain with Rev. Tommy Burleson, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Tuesday; or at the residence of his niece, Kathy Heaton and husband Rick, at any time.

The graveside service will follow in the Johnson-Roanview Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Rick Heaton, Rob Dugger, Correy Dugger, Darrell Hitechew, Joe Hitechew and Robby Holderfield.