Otho McCurry

Otho married Georgia Laws on 17 May 1925 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Georgia (daughter of Frankie (Laws)) was born about 1903 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jay married Ruth Ayers about 1942. Ruth was born on 21 Mar 1921 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 18 Mar 2019 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Frances McCurry Ayers passed away at her residence on August 15, 2018 after a brief illness.

"Frances" was born on December 18, 1926 and was a life-long resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Georgie McCurry Garland and step-father, Vallee B. Garland. Also preceding her in death were her son-in-law, Dr. Fuad Ibrahim; Brothers; Jay, Jack and James; Sister; June McCurry Britt and nephew, Danny McCurry.

Her life's greatest accomplishment was the 72- year marriage to her surviving husband, James. She received much joy from her loving children, Mary Lynn Ayers-Ibrahim of Prescott, Arizona and son, Larry C. Ayers of Tucson, Arizona.

In addition to her children, she leaves behind her grandchildren, Jennifer Ayers Hopper (J.R.) of Phoenix, Arizona and grandson, Gregory T. Ayers (April) of Charlotte, North Carolina. Her great-grandchildren loved their "mam-maw". She was simply "the best" to Landry, Caden, Tanner and Mason Ayers all of Charlotte, N.C. and Adriana, Caitlin and Wesley Hopper of Phoenix, Arizona. She is also survived by a half- brother, Harold Garland of Unicoi and sister-in-law Ruth McCurry of Johnson City. Special Nieces, Gail Hicks, Jawina Fagan, Cindy Ayers, Linda Smith, Lisa Shepherd, Lea Ford, Bobbye Webb and Elaine Burleson. Special Nephews, Kent Ayers, Jimmy Ayers, Gary McCurry and Terry McCurry. And a very special and loving friend of over 70 years, Evelyn Williams.

Frances was the strong matriarch of the Ayers family. She was always available to listen and give objective advice when needed. She was kind and compassionate and hoped that everyone would love and be respectful of one another. She will definitely be the keeper of the gardens in heaven. She loved her flower gardens and every flower, plant and tree thrived in her care. She enjoyed cooking and loved cooking for her family and friends. She attended Otterbein United Methodist Church. Her faith was very important to her and she loved her church and her church family.

The celebration of life service will be held on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Tetrick Funeral Services in Johnson City. The receiving of friends will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A committal service to follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Family/Spouse: James Arley Ayers. James (son of Calvin Jerome Ayers and Agnes Pearce) was born on 27 Mar 1926 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Jul 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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UNICOI - Terry Ray McCurry, 65, of Unicoi, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Terry was born in Johnson City and a son of the late Jay and Ruth Ayers McCurry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Danny McCurry. He is survived by his brother Gary McCurry and wife Cindy of Jonesborough; 2 sisters Gail Hicks and husband Bill and Jawina Fagan both of Johnson City; a sister-in-law Kim McCurry; an Uncle Jim Ayers; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Tony Trott officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 P.M. A graveside committal service will follow the funeral in Monte Vista Memorial Park.