Stacy B. Roark

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, February 14, 1938
Cripple Held For Slaying Johnson Man - Claims Neighbor Invaded Home And Threatened Death.
Mountain City, Feb. 14 - Sheriff J. T. Greever stated this morning that Clarence Potter, 55, crippled, was being held in jail this morning on charge of murdering Stacy Roark, 50, his neighbor at the Potter home in the third district.
Although details of the shooting were not known, Potter claimed that he shot in self-defense when Roark and two other men broke down the door to his home as he lay asleep and threatened to shoot him. Roark was shot with a 12-guage shot gun, the charge entering his left side.
Roark lived about an hour after being shot but died before the doctor arrived, it was reported. Two men with Roark made their escape and are not known, it was said.
Potter said he could no reason for Roark's action. It was not known whether Roark was really armed or not. Trial for Potter has been set before Magistrate T. A. Wills for next Saturday.

Stacy married Polly Stout on 23 Aug 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Polly (daughter of Daniel Boone Stout and Mary A. Arnold) was born on 15 Feb 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 1967 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in John Arnold Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leller married Denver Lenson Lewis about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Denver (son of William M. "Bill" Lewis and Callie E. Winebarger) was born on 10 Nov 1895 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 24 Nov 1966 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Jones Lewis Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Shellie Jean Williams on 10 Jul 1942 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Shellie (daughter of Rainer Columbus Williams and Lillie R. Greer) was born on 13 Jun 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jan 1993 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fird married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margie Lewis Greer, age 76, of 644 Roan Creek Road, passed away January 29, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born January 14, 1942 in Johnson County, TN.

Margie was the daughter of the late Denver & Leller Roark Lewis. In addition, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Brown, and two brothers; Thurman Lewis & Donnelly Lewis.

She loved spending time with her Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening & working in her flowers. She was a homemaker and formerly worked at Levis and Leco.

Margie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bill Greer. Her children; Cledith Greer of the home, Teresa & husband Mike Parlier of Deep Gap, Sandy Billings & husband Tim of Butler, John Greer & wife Denise also of Butler. Sister; Josephine Wallace of Mountain City, and a Brother, Vonnelly Lewis & wife Ann of Mountain City.

Grandchildren; Michael Parlier, Chelsey Norwood, Amanda Mullins & husband Chris, Ashlee Cornett & husband Jeremy, Aylsa Hodge & husband Ernie, Amber Bumgardner & husband Timmy, Brandon Greer & Bradley Greer.

Great Grandchildren; Lexi & Allie Mullins, Brylee & Blaine Cornett, Ava & Emma Hodge, Sam & Seth Bumgardner.

Several nieces & nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home with, Pastor Teddy Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 P.M. prior to the service. Funeral service will begin at 2 P.M. Graveside service will follow at the Jones-Lewis Cemetery.

Active pallbearers are: Chris Mullins, Jeremy Cornett, Ernie Hodge, Timmy Bumgardner, Josh Phillips & David Sachs.

Honorary pallbearers are: Larry Mullins, Earl Greer & Dr. Floyd Barker.