Mary Ann Ellis

Mary married David A. Holly about 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David was born on 15 Aug 1834 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John S. Mottern. John (son of William T. Mottern and Susanna Smith) was born on 10 Sep 1853 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 5 Jan 1928 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Will Mottern Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winfield married Mary E. Hart about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Leonard Hart and Eliza Jenkins) was born on 7 Jan 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jan 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mottern Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married George W. Mottern on 5 Dec 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of George Washington Mottern and Catharine E. Smalling) was born on 29 Oct 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Apr 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mottern Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Sarah Elizabeth "Bettie" Davis about 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 11 Mar 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Will Mottern Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Gertrude Mae Woods on 7 Mar 1925 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Gertrude was born about 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married William M. Stout on 29 Aug 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Samuel T. Stout and Adaline "Addie" Meredith) was born on 13 Jan 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1963 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married George Hacker Carriger about 1910. George (son of William L. Carriger and Mary Lincoln Morrell) was born on 14 May 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Anna Belle Stout about 1924 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Anna (daughter of William Cornelius "W. C." Stout and Mary Miranda Sweeny) was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Eva Kate Smith about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eva was born about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married William James Mottern on 4 Apr 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William Solomon Carter Mottern and Mary Delcena Hendrix) was born on 31 Mar 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jun 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Will Mottern Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Charles Faw Smith on 21 Sep 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born about 1899 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Reva Lucille Shell about 1918 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Reva was born about 1900; died about 1977 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Charlotte Marie Taylor, 91, of Johnson City, passed away early Sunday morning, November 24, 2019 at the Sycamore Springs Senior Living.

She was a daughter of the late Hugh T. Holly and Gertrude Mae Woods Holly and was born in Watauga, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Wentworth Taylor; three half-brothers, Brown Holly, Scott Holly and Bruce Holly; three half-sisters, Lou Lowe, Nola Shell and Queen Ramsey; and two special nephews, Leon Holly and Don Lowe.

Charlotte was a former member of Watauga Christian Church, Brick Christian Church, East River Park Christian Church and a current member of First Christian Church of Johnson City. When she attended Watauga Christian Church, she enjoyed singing in the ladies' ensemble.

Charlotte attended Elizabethton High School and graduated from Mary Hughes High School in Piney Flats, TN. She always enjoyed going to the annual Mary Hughes High School Class Reunions. Charlotte had worked in retail and was a member of the Elizabethton Women's Club. Cooking and making her famous apple pies for neighbors and friends was one of her favorite activities. She also enjoyed singing, gardening, doing crossword puzzles, reading and traveling but most of all, she loved to spend time with her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Wesley Alan Taylor and wife, Robin of Johnson City; John Mark Taylor and wife, Julie of Lebanon, TN; four grandchildren, Wesley Dawson Taylor of Johnson City; Mason Wesley Taylor of Fort Lewis, WA; Marshall Thomas Taylor of Knoxville and Marti Ellen Taylor of Johnson City; and a special niece Carolyn Holly of Johnson City.

A service to celebrate the life of Charlotte Marie Taylor will be conducted at 7:00 PM, Monday, November 25, 2019 at Tetrick Funeral Services in Johnson City with Mr. John H. Smith, Mr. Donald Mushayamunda and Dr. Eddie Fine, ministers officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ray Don Markland. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM prior to the service in the chapel.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Bob Kiser, Todd Isaacs, Bernie Gray, Dennis Henegar, Marshall Taylor, Rusty Mitchell and Price Cochran. Honorary pallbearers will be Wesley Dawson Taylor, Mason Wesley Taylor, Gordon Sutton, Ray Don Markland, Warren Fureman and Tom Arnett.

Ella married Paul J. Jones about 1925. Paul was born on 21 Jan 1900; died on 8 Feb 1968 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harrison Chapel Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carriger married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lawrence married Mary Eva South on 2 Jun 1940 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 16 Aug 1919 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Apr 2009 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married James Buckles about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Lois "Pirt" Holly Scalf, 86, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 in the Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Robert and Eva Kate Smith Holly. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, aunt & friend to all. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Harrison "Skip" Scalf who died June 12, 2001, by a son: Robert Dale "Bo" Scalf and her daughter: Kathy Diane Scalf who also passed away on March 19, 1985, and her brothers & sisters: Eugene Holly, Charles Holly, Glen Holly, Lawrence Holly, Gordon Holly, Jr, Hazel Holly Nave, Lucy Ruth Holly, Florence Holly Fletcher, Francis Holly Willis and Margaret Holly Carriger.

Survivors include her son & daughter-In-Law: Larry & Gail Scalf, Elizabethton. Her Grandchildren: Eric Estep, Natasha Brumit, Kathie Scalf Cornett, Logan Scalf and Connor Harrison Hall. Six Great Grandchildren whom she deeply loved. Several nieces, nephews, including a special niece whom she helped raise, Corrine Buckles Phillips, a host cousins and friends.

Funeral Serv ices will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Gerald Holly, Minister officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday March 23, 2016 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Staff of Hermitage Health Center and Caris Health Care for all their love and attention shown to Lois during this time. You will always have a special pace in our hearts.

Lois married Harrison Scalf about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harrison (son of John Chester Scalf and Nelle Bowling) was born on 25 Feb 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 2001 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mildred Hyder about 1935 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Mildred (daughter of David R. Hyder and Sybil Isabelle Range) was born on 8 Apr 1925 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Jul 2022 in , ter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Staff Sergeant William "Sonny" Ellisworth Mottern, Service Number 34921298, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army. Taken Prisoner by the German Army 19 December 1944 in France during the Rhineland Unit Campaign, held at Stalag 13-C, Hammelburg, Germany.

The following was partially taken and edited from the Johnson City Press dated 4 October 2007.

William “Sonny” Mottern was born June 24, 1920, and married his high school sweetheart: Eulah “Sweetie” Shepherd on October 17, 1941. From December 1943 through December 1945. Sonny served on active duty with the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army in Italy and France, where he received a battle field promotion to S/Sgt. He was captured December 19, 1944, near the Rhine River in France and was held in four German prison camps, being moved by box car and forced marches. He was liberated on April 29, 1945, by General George S. Patton.

Sonny was discharged December 7, 1945, his awards included a Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four stars, the American World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantry's Badge, Honorable Service Medal and the POW Medal. He was called again to serve his county as Chairman for the Carter County Draft Board during the Vietnam Conflict.

On Apnl 19, 1996, he was named by the Governor of Tennessee as a Colonel, Aide-De-Camp for Valor and Dedication in the Performance of his duties in service to the Ex-POWs and all Veterans of the state of Tennessee. He also served on the Military and Veterans Advisory Board for Tennessee.

Sonny was elected and installed as National Commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War (Ex-POW) on September 21, 1996, at the 49th National Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1997- 1998, he served as the National Senior Director of the Board and he was appointed President of the American Ex-POW Service Foundation and filed a 501 (C) (3) application with the Internal Revenue Service which was approved November 24, 1998, for donor's deductibility of federal income taxes to the American Ex-POW Organization.

April 19, 1997, he was appointed by the Governor of Tennessee as Tennessee’s Ambassador of Goodwill. He was a National Service Organization Representative for the Department of Veteran Affairs. He was currently serving as Treasurer of the Military Ex-POW Foundation.

Sonny's community involvement and leadership also included: Elder in the Brick Christian Church, member of the Chamber of Commerce, past Master of the Masonic Lodge, Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Purple Heart Association, the American Legion and the American Ex-POWs. He was a previous owner of the Dixie Battery Company in Elizabethton and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Watauga Volunteer Fire Department.

William married Eulah B. Shepherd on 17 Oct 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eulah (daughter of James Bradley Shepherd and Ruth K. Watkins) was born on 2 Jun 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Sep 2014 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WATAUGA - Betty Jane Smith Isaacs, 91, Watauga, went to be with her Lord, Monday, June 21,2021 in the Hillview Health Center. She was born November 15, 1929 in Watauga to the late Charlie F. & Lillie Mottern Smith. Betty was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. In earlier years she was employed at King’s Department Store, Johnson City and retired from Watsons Department Store. Betty was the oldest member of Oak Street Baptist Church having been a member for the past seventy-four years. She served as Sunday School Teacher, Training Union Teacher, Children’s Bible Drill, VBS Worker and Librarian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Lowell Isaacs who passed away July 5, 1995 and by four sisters and one brother.

Survivors include her children; Ann (Jim) Caldwell, Elaine (Randall) Jenkins, Thomas (Karen) Isaacs and Todd Isaacs. Four Grandchildren: Jeremiah (Catherine) Young, Matthew (Caitlin) Johnson, Keri Caldwell and Madeline Isaacs. Three Great Grandchildren: Tilly, Bess and Beau Young. Several nieces & nephews. Two Brothers-in-Law: Warren Fureman and Tommy Helton and One Sister-In-Law: Nell Jenkins.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Dr. Kenneth Jordan and Dr. Chris Shumate officiating. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her church family.

Betty married Jame Lowell Isaacs on 1 Jan 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jame (son of Joseph Franklin Isaacs and Addie Reece) was born on 30 Nov 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jul 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]