Lillie Prather

Lillie married William M. "Bill" Lewis about 1896 in North Carolina, , , . William was born about 1871 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 29 Dec 1942 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Spencer married Zora Bell Smith on 4 Nov 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Zora was born on 16 Sep 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Sep 1965 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Smith Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Verner Price about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Verner was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Asa married Callie Lavica A. Arnold about 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Callie (daughter of Jessie H. S. Arnold and Callie Emma Viola Payne) was born on 7 Oct 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 1998 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vina married Amos Preston Rash on 20 Dec 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Amos (son of Thomas Beverly Rash and Nancy Caroline Osborne) was born in Oct 1896 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died in Apr 1983 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edith married Earnest McGarvey Hammons on 14 Mar 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Earnest (son of William Ellis Hammons and Ida L. Payne) was born on 12 May 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Sep 2000 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edna Mae "Bessie" Brown, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born on May 3, 1937 to the late Spencer Lewis and Bell Smith Lewis. In addition to her parents, Bessie was preceded in death by her husband Howard Raymond Brown (November 11, 2018), and brothers, Fred, Roy, Ralph, J.C. and J.T. Lewis.

Bessie grew up farming and she loved raising a garden and working with her husband Howard on their farm. She had a 'green thumb' and could grow anything. In addition to growing a beautiful garden, Bessie loved to grow flowers of every kind. She was a gifted sewer and has made numerous quilts through the years. She also made a lot clothes for herself and family. Bessie also enjoyed doing needle work.

Bessie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She loved her church family dearly.

Those left to cherish her memories; son, Charles 'Charlie' Brown of Mountain City; grandson, Jason Brown & wife Deena; great grandson, Cohen Brown, all of Mountain City, TN; brothers, Glen Lewis and Edgar Lewis and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer officiating. Special music will be provided by the church choir. Graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jason Brown, Mike Treadway, James Brown, Chris Brown, Bud Gentry and Jimmy Lewis. Honorary pallbearers are Buddy Osborne, Donald Lewis, Eddie Lewis, Brian Lewis, Bill Adams, Earl Greer and Employees of Tri-State Growers.

The family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to the entire staff at Mountain City Care Center for their kindness and loving care.

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Willie D. Hammons, age 75, left this life and entered his heavenly home on Monday, October 8, 2018.

He was born on October 4, 1943, the son of the late Ernest and Edith Hammons of the Forge Creek Community.

Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 51 years, Naomi Blevins Hammons, their son, Alan Hammons and wife Sonya, and their daughter Rebecca Dietrich and husband Marc; siblings, Jean Chappell, Lynn Hammons and wife Sue, and Larry Hammons and wife Sharon; six wonderful grandchildren whom he cherished dearly, Michael Kirby, Austin Norris, Alison Dietrich, Ethan Dietrich, Oren Hammons and Eli Hammons and many nieces and nephews on both the Hammons and Blevins side of the family.

After graduating from ETSU in 1969, Willie worked in the Johnson County School System for 37 years as a teacher and Director of the Vocational Program. He had a vision to enhance the construction program by purchasing property on which to build and sell homes. He worked diligently to establish this successful program before his retirement in 2006.

Willie spent his retirement years farming and raising cattle. He worked passionately and had a successful Braunvieh cattle farm with his son, Alan. Willie served his community well. He was a lifelong member and Elder of Hammons Chapel Christian Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He loved serving the Lord in any way he could.

He recently took on the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Doe Mountain Recreation Authority. He had a desire to allow people to enjoy the beauty of Johnson County through the responsible development of Doe Mountain.

Willie enjoyed spending time with friends and family and enjoying life. He was a member of The Young at Heart Square Dance Club for many years. He also enjoyed going to the Senior Center and visiting with his friends.

After retirement, Willie and Naomi traveled to several different countries and much of the United States including Alaska and the US Virgin Islands. They especially enjoyed visiting Israel and Austria.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Johnson County Senior Center or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The family will receive friends from 1-4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Joshua Giddings officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow the funeral at the Dunn Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Matthew Lewis, Travis Lewis, Kevin Hammons, Phillip Chappell, Jimmy Chappell, Brandon Hammons and Rick Curd. Honorary pallbearers are Men of Hammons Chapel Christian Church, Clarence Braden and Jake Lewis.