Mary Whitehead

Mary married Unknown about 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Francis R. Tolley, Jr. about 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Francis (son of Edward Francis Tolley and Darcus Emaline Bennett) was born in May 1836 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 11 Sep 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milton married Sarah J. (Tolley) about 1884. Sarah was born in Mar 1871 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married James Peter Willis on 19 Apr 1881 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 6 Mar 1850 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 30 Jun 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 Carter County, TN Census
3rd Civil District

Household 99
Daniel C. Tolley 27TN NC TN
Corri26NC NC TN
Hubert10TN TN NC
Fred 7TN TN NC
Tilson 5TN TN NC
Jane C. 1TN TN NC
Francis72NC NC NCFather
Mary76TN TN TNMother
Monroe10TN NC NCNephew

Daniel married Cora Bell Justice on 29 Aug 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of Felix Gragg Justice and Selah McLeod) was born in Mar 1885 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 22 Aug 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in County Line Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

TOLLEY, Oma
“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, March 21, 1948
MRS. OMA TOLLEY
Mrs. Oma Tolley, age 77, a life-time resident of Carter County and a member of the Little Doe Freewill Baptist Church from an early age, died at the home of her son, Dave Tolley of Hampton, Friday night at 12:00.
Survivors are: two sons, Dave and Charlie Tolley of Hampton; six daughters, Mrs. Bell Blevins and Mrs. William Lyons of Roan Mountain, Mrs. J. G. Robinson of Doeville, Mrs. Wade Sluder and Mrs. Arthur Clark of Hampton, and Mrs. W. A. Sells of Johnson City; and one brother, D. C. Tolley of Hampton; 30 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Little Doe Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. W. M. Howell officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.
Pallbearers: grandsons, flower girls, granddaughters; honorable pallbearers, A. L. Cates, E. S. Stephens, J. D. Simerly, Frank Cornett, J. D. Cates and Reece Hill.
The Kiser Funeral Home in charge.

Omah married McDaniel "Mack" Tolley on 21 Oct 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. McDaniel (son of Swinfield Tolley and Huldah McHone) was born in Jan 1869 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 28 May 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James C. Whitehead. James was born about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Martha Margie Miller about 1920. Martha was born on 4 Jun 1896; died on 20 Nov 1951; was buried in County Line Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tilson married Linda Ann Clark on 20 Jun 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Linda (daughter of William Henry Clark and Martha "Mattie" Tolley) was born about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Oct 2014 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brownlow Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married Clarence Jones on 15 Dec 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clarence was born about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married Charlie Willis on 21 Dec 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charlie was born on 8 Oct 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jun 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Joseph Avery Willis on 10 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of W. M. Robert "Bob" Willis and Nancy Ann Tolley) was born on 8 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 2007 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Orville E. Tolley, 87, 620 Lowell Jones Road, Piney Flats, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010, at his residence after an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Daniel Carter and Cora Belle Justice Tolley. He had lived a number of years in Sullivan County. He was a retired Construction Worker and Farmer. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son: Roy Glenn Tolley, Sr., a daughter, Peggy Willis, two grandchildren, 6 brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife: Edith Chambers Tolley. A Daughter: Margaret Royston, Piney Flats. A son & daughter-in-law: James Dean & Lisa Tolley, Gray. A Sister; Nadine Wyatt, Piney Flats. 11 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jackie Bradley and Mr. Joe Morrell officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, in the Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats. Music will be provided by the Visitors Quartet, Kenny & Cathy Lethco. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday will be: Ron Babb, Don Babb, Tony Mullins, Bobby Morton, Jerry Blevins, Jimmy Davis, Joe Morrell and Paul Morrell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bud Blevins, Robert Blevins, Ray Davis, Dexter Perkins, Colby Morrell and Cleo Davis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery.

Orville married Edith Chambers about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edith (daughter of Jacob "Jake" Chambers and Mary Birchfield) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Edgefield UMC Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Nadean Tolley Wyatt, wife of the late James Wyatt Jr., went home to Heaven on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
She was born in Carter County on November 27, 1928, to the late Daniel and Cora Jestice Tolley. She had been a resident of Piney Flats since 1953.
Nadean was a strong Christian of the Free Will Baptist Faith.
“There is a place I have been told, beyond an open gate. All have been invited, where friends and loved ones wait. It holds eternal promises of everlasting peace, no pain or sorrow ever comes and tear drops there have ceased. Abundant life is evident: constant, fresh, and new. A garden of promise, with eternity in view. The promise is waiting, a place we can abide, fulfilled for all who answer the call to come inside.”
She is survived by: children, Steve Wyatt and wife Janice, David Wyatt and wife Kim, Jerry Wyatt and wife Linda, Linda Hicks and husband Leonard, Faye Ferguson and husband Carl, Brenda Hinkle and husband David, as well as many grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family of Nadean Wyatt will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM. The graveside will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Shell Cemetery in Piney Flats. Pallbearers will be David, Steve, Jerry, David, Daniel, Nathan, and Zack.

Daisy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married Swinfield Blevins on 3 Mar 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Swinfield (son of Wiley Blevins and Evaline Carver) was born on 25 Jun 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Julia Hileman on 7 Jul 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Julia was born on 24 Oct 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 May 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlie married Lockie Evelyn Hilmon about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lockie (daughter of Doc Hilmon and Biddie Blevins) was born on 28 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married Alvin McKinley Colyer on 3 Mar 1921 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Alvin was born on 19 Apr 1899 in Greene County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married William Abraham Sells on 7 Nov 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William C. Sells and Mary Josephine Ensor) was born on 29 Jan 1891 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Apr 1966 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nola married Arthur Theodore Clark about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Arthur (son of Newton Hacker Clark and Sarah Matilda Berry) was born on 31 Jan 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jul 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Vergie Leona "Granny" Taylor, age 98, five days short of her 99th birthday, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, with her children by her side, on Friday, February 23, 2018, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.

She was born at home in the Simerly Creek community of Carter County and was a daughter of the late Celia Willis. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, William W. "Bill" Taylor, Sr. in November of 2000 and a brother.

Mrs. Taylor was a lifelong resident of Carter County. She was a former employee of Bemberg Corporation, and after her retirement from there, she worked at T.A. Dugger Junior High School where she was affectionately known as "Granny" to the students, teachers, and other staff members. She was a devoted member, as well as the oldest active member, of the Elizabethton First Church of the Nazarene and continued to attend until her health failed, only during the last several weeks of her life. Granny loved to read her Bible and started every day at the breakfast table with her Bible open in front of her. She was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who took delight in her family. She will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish her memory include a son William W. "Woody" Taylor, Jr. and his wife, Carol Ann, of Columbia, SC; a daughter, Teresa Hopson and her husband, Sam, of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Capt. Michael E. Taylor, (USN), and his wife, Laura; Julie Eadie and her husband, Earle; Tom Hopson, Janey Taylor, Chrissy Hopson; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor Eadie, Christopher Eadie, Samantha Eadie, and Delaney Hopson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Taylor will be conducted on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Kenley Knight and Rev. Raymond W. Amos, Sr., officiating. Music will be under the direction of Julie Eadie and David Arney. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday prior to the service, or at the home of her daughter, Teresa, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on her birthday, Wednesday, February 28, at 10:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Hopson, Capt. Michael E. Taylor, Earle Eadie, Christopher Eadie, Mike Roberts and her cousin, Clarence Willis. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home who cared for her so lovingly, and the members of First Church of the Nazarene.

Vergie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Dorothy Bell Swanson, 71, 207 Jim Elliott Road, Elizabethton, died
Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a lengthy
illness.
Mrs. Swanson was a native of Elizabethton and a daughter of the late Hobert
and Margie Miller Tolley. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Norman L. Swanson, in 1971, two sons, Jimmy and David Swanson, and by three
sisters and two brothers.
Mrs. Swanson was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a son, Charles Swanson, Hampton; a daughter, Margaret
Mitchem, Elizabethton; a half sister, Phyllis Martin, Johnson City; nine
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Floyd Taylor,
Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
These services have been entrusted to the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.
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SWANSON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Bell Swanson, 71, 207 Jim
Elliott Road, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, March 2, 2002, will be conducted at
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home
with the Rev. Tommy Maines officiating. Music will be under the direction of
Mrs. Barbara Peters. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at
11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Tolley Cemetery, Fairview Community.
Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 1050 a.m. Wednesday for the graveside
service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 7 p.m.
Tuesday, prior to the service. Friends may also call at the residence of her
son, Charles Swanson, 192 Mountain View Circle, Hampton.

Notes:

Lovie Novella Tolley Calvin, 79, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at her residence.
A native of Hampton, she was a daughter of the late Tilson Lincoln Tolley and Lindie Clark Tolley Vance.
Mrs. Calvin was a homemaker. She was a member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Calvin, and an infant daughter, Bethie Christine McClellan.
Survivors include her children, Windell "J.B." Tolley and Barbara Jean Palin, Linda Mozella Jackson and husband Bobby, Barbara Erlene Grimmett, John Lincoln McClellan and wife Hilda Diane, Timmy Kail McClellan and wife Teresa, and Timmy McClellan and Christie Metcalf; a sister, Ruby Ellison; a brother, Earnest Tolley; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Lovie Novella Tolley Calvin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, in the Brownlow-Tolley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Lovie married Clint McClellan on 11 Aug 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clint (son of John McClellan and Lizzie (McClellan)) was born on 17 Dec 1928 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1930 Carter County, TN Census, he is listed as Clifford McKinney, Grandson of Daniel C. Tolley and his wife Cora. In the 1940 Carter County Census, he is listed as Clifford Tolley, grandson Of Dan C. Tolley and his wife Cora.
No proof has been found that Clifford was the son of Celia Jane Tolley and a Mister McKinney. Information listed herein about Clifford McKinney/Tolley requires further research.

Clifford married Magdeline Swanner on 4 Feb 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Magdeline (daughter of Thomas Swanner and Mary Swanner) was born on 22 Apr 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hampton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Odell Willis, 70, of Hampton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charlie and Senia Tolley Willis.
Odell worked as a Journeyman Lineman for Dillard Smith Construction. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #934, Kingsport.
Odell enjoyed horseback riding, taking care of his farm animals and spending time with his family. He was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Terry Byers; a brother, Larry Willis; a sister, Vernia Carver; as well as two half brothers, Eugene Jones and Clifford Tolley.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 49 years, Sue Ramsey Willis; three children, Jennifer Rene Byers, Christy and Kelvin Cannon and Jamie and Melissa Willis; five grandchildren, Katie and fiancé Scott Odom, Maggie Burchett, Destini Byers and Tre Brown, Derek Byers and Tyler Willis; two step-grandchildren, Terri Lynne Byers and Salyna Willis; a brother, Arnold Willis; and two sisters, Evelyn Gragg and Selma Carrico. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Odell Willis will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ken Hauser of Fellowship Community Church officiating. Music will be provided by Rick Sweeney. The graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, in the Townsend Cemetery, Banner Elk, N.C. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:50 a.m. Friday, will be Tyler Willis, Jamie Willis, Derek Byers, Kelvin Cannon, Scott Odom and Lester Rainbolt. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Willis, Clarence Willis, Steve and Jacob Ramsey, Russ and Jake Norman, Eric Ollis and Lucas Ramsey.

Notes:

GRAY - Dana Willis, 75, Gray passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 in the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.

A native of Hampton, he was a son of the late Joseph Avery & Myrtle Ruth Tolley Willis. He was a 1963 graduate of Hampton High School. He served in the United States Navy. Dana was retired from Tennessee Eastman as a Chemical Operator. He was a member of the USS Yorktown CV-10 Association and the Elizabethton Senior Citizens. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years: Mary Etta Caldwell Willis, who died April 19, 2015 and by a brother, Albert Willis.

Survivors include his Children: Dana Andrew "Andy" (Janis Malina) Willis, Blountville, Robert Lee (Lindsey Scarlett) Willis, Gray, Jimmy Dale (Delores Louise) Willis, Telford and Charles Joseph (Tina Marie) Willis, Elizabethton. Seven Grandchildren: Justin, Jesse, Susan, Hannah, Brittany, Ella & Avery Willis. One Great Granddaughter: Elizabeth. Two Sisters: Eloise Hyder, Hampton and Glenda Hyatt, Elizabethton. One Brother: Raymond Willis, Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Danny Willis officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Sons & Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Olin Conkin, Robbie Lane and Garrison Haywood. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Notes:

PINEY FLATS — Margaret G. Royston was born on August 15, 1945, and left for her everlasting journey on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Margaret was a resident of Piney Flats, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Roy Tolley; sister, Peggy Willis; father, Orville Tolley; and her mother, Edith Tolley.

Margaret is survived by a son, Allen Royston of Chesapeake, VA; daughter, Tammy Eggleston of Elizabethton, TN; and brother, Dean Tolley of Piney Flats, TN.

It is hard to lose someone as special as Mom, the only comfort given is knowing God must have needed her more. Her smile and laughter will stay in our hearts forever. She expressed some words of wisdom that we would like to pass on: "LOVE ONE ANOTHER!"

The family would like to personally thank all of the Family and Friends for all of their support as Mom or "Sis" battled her fight with Cancer. Her battle along with her worries has ended as her new life begins.

The family has requested that a donation to the American Cancer Society c/o Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643 be made in lieu of flowers in the memory of Mom (Margaret Royston).

Bunia married Walter B. Banks about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of John Taylor Banks and Nancy "Nannie" Grindstaff) was born on 21 Jan 1899 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Banks Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dave married Minnie Milller on 19 Sep 1926 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Minnie was born on 12 Apr 1906 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Feb 1934 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dave married Polly Chambers on 11 Aug 1935 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Polly (daughter of Jacob "Jake" Chambers and Mary Birchfield) was born on 24 Jul 1908; died on 16 Feb 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Douglas married Mary Belle Cornett on 17 Feb 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Frank C. Cornett and Myrtle Florence Stevens) was born on 16 Oct 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

TOLLEY, Phillip
“Elizabethton Star,” Friday, June 25, 1948
PVT. PHILLIP TOLLEY
The body of Pvt. Phillip Tolley, who was killed March 5, 1944, at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, arrived in Johnson City this morning.
Pvt. Tolley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tolley of Hampton.
He attended grammar school at Tiger Valley and high school at Hampton. He was employed at American Bemberg Corp. spinning room at the time he went into the Army. Pvt. Tolley entered service on Dec. 29, 1942, and took his training at Camp David and Fort Fisher, N.C. He was sent overseas September 1943, with the Hq. Batry, 469th Coast Artillery and was with the 469 until his death.
Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Zeke and Raymond Tolley of Hampton; one sister, Ethel Tolley, Hampton; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Betty Holman, Roan Mountain.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Little Doe Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. W. W. Bean officiating.
Active pallbearers will be selected from the American Legion Post No. 49 and Capt. Lynn Folsom Post No. 2166 of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Full military honors will be rendered at the grave by these two posts.
Flower bearers will be Misses Voretta Whitehead, Martha Robinson, Jean Townsend, Jewel Sells, Sally Cates, Jean Whitehead, Cartha Hill and Mesdames Byrd Clark, Carl Teague, Dox Street, Monta Hill, Hensley Clark, Wayne Carlton, Joe Whitehead and Oscar Cox.
The body will be returned to the home of his parents at Route 1 Hampton, this afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON — Raymond Tolley, 88, Elizabethton passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in the Pine Ridge Care & Rehab Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Dave & Julie Hilman Tolley. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed at North American Rayon Corporation for 32 years and retired from Kennametal. Raymond was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Pauline Haldren Tolley; two sisters, Ruth Tolley and Ethel Hayes; and two brothers, Phillip Tolley and Zeke Tolley.

Survivors include a son, Adrian Raymond Tolley; his nephews, Billy Tolley, Johnson City, Dean Tolley, and Douglas Tolley both of Elizabethton, Zeke Tolley, Jr., Hampton and Jimmy Calfee, Hilton Head, South Carolina; his nieces, Patsy Johnson Elizabethton and Aleta Williams, Danville, Virginia; his sister-in-law, Mary Tolley, Elizabethton.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be: Gary Johnson, Wesley Johnson, Dean Tolley, Zeke Tolley, Jr., Walt Slagle and Henry Williams.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Pine Ridge Care & Rehab Center, The Staff & Dr. Jaishankar Onocology office, Johnson City and members of the Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.

Raymond married Pauline Vernie Haldren about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pauline was born about 1921 in Bluefield, , , West Virginia; died on 19 Jul 2012 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Dayton E. Hayes about 1950 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Dayton was born on 21 Sep 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 1998 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Leafie Annalee Payne, 85, Rittertown Road, Hampton, died Monday, July 18,2005, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.

Mrs. Payne was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Charlie and Lockie Evelyn Hilman Tolley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Doax Street, her second husband, Danford Payne,
and three brothers, Julius, Mack and Paul Tolley.

Mrs. Payne was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation after 40
years of service. She was a faithful member of Little Doe Free Will Baptist
Church.

Funeral services for Mrs. Payne will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19,
at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sam Ferguson, Rev. Shane Waters and Rev.
Troy Davis officiating. Music will be provided by the Generation Gap. Graveside services and interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Julius married Ella Jay Morton on 12 Nov 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ella (daughter of James William Morton and Essie S. Murray) was born about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Darlie C. Hyder, 85, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in the Pine Ridge Care Center following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie & Lockie Hilman Tolley. She was a retired employee of Texas Instruments after 18 years of service, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church.

She loved to garden, read and work in her flowers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Hyder; two sisters: Leafie Payne, Alpha Tipton; and three brothers: Mack, Julius, Paul Tolley.

Survivors include her daughter: Sandra Forbes and fiancé, Jimmy Stevens; Her sisters & brothers who she dearly loved: Shirl Davis, Geneva Roberts, of Hampton, and Mahala Hampton, of Alabama; Three Brothers: Wade Tolley and wife, Linda, Herman Tolley and wife, Shonette, and Jack Tolley, all of Hampton; Several nieces & nephews; A Sister-in-law: EllaJay Tolley; Her extended special family, The Hyder Family; Her special friends: Bob & Nancy Fillers, George & Brenda Roberson.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Sam Ferguson officiating.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by her niece, Sheridan Seigler. Active Pallbearers will be: Myron Hyder, Bob Fillers, Tim Davis, Hershel Scalf, George Roberson, Billy Jack Tolbert, Marvin "Buck" Johnson, Danny Cole and Glen Roy Cates. Honorary Pallbearers will be all of her many special friends and special family members who have visited, made phone calls and helped her in many ways.

For all the excellent care and loved shown to our family, I express a special "Thank You" to the Staff of Pine Ridge Care Center.

Darlie married Arlie Lee Hyder on 1 Nov 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Arlie (son of William Harrison Hyder and Celia Mae Cable) was born on 6 Apr 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Sep 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alpha married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
HAMPTON - Jack Tolley, 90, Hampton, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1931 in Carter County to the late Charlie & Lockie Hilman Tolley. Jack was a graduate of Hampton High School, East Tennessee State College and the University of Tennessee with a Masters Degree in Education. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a teacher and coach at Cloudland High School, a Counselor at Cloudland High School and served as Principal at Cloudland High School and was a Supervisor of Special Education in Carter County making a total of 45 years in the education field. He loved farming, gardening and loved people and outdoors. Jack was a member of Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Sammie Whitehead Tolley, a granddaughter: Rachel Clawson, four brothers: Paul, Julius, Mack and Wade Tolley and three sisters: Leafie Street, Darla Hyder and Mahalie Hampton.
Survivors include his children: Sherry (Michael) Clawson, Hampton and John Charles (Joan) Tolley, Johnson City, Two Grandsons: Seth (Kayla) Clawson and John (Goldie) Tolley. Two Great Grandchildren: Colton and Rae Clawson. Two Sisters: Geneva Roberts and Shirlene Davis and One Brother: Herman Tolley. Several nieces & nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, Minister officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be; Tim Davis, Keith Tolley, Leon Tolley, Chris Tolley, David Wade Tolley, Mike Rose and Julius Tolley, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be many family and friends.

Jack married Sammie F. Whitehead about 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sammie (daughter of John Love Whitehead and Geneva Christine Collins) was born about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 2010 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Herman Tolley, 90, Hampton, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charlie & Lockie Hilmon Tolley. Herman was a graduate of Cloudland High School. He was a US Army Veteran and had also worked at Brown’s Supermarket in Hampton for many years. He was a Master Gardner and loved to give things out of the garden away. In earlier years he attended Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Shonette Cutlip Tolley who passed away July 24, 2016; by a granddaughter: Amber Shaw Calhoun; and also 10 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his children: Keith (Wendy Hill), Patty (Garry Smith), and Leon (Rebecca). His grandchildren: Tracy (Jeff) Guy, Mitchell (Maggie), R.J. and Ezra Tolley and Sarah Hill, His great-grandchildren: Lane and Timber Shaw and Jeffrey, River, and Rudy Guy, a loving sister: Shirl Davis and several nieces and nephews. He was blessed with more friends that can be named whom he loved dearly.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Richard Stout officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Herman married Shonette Mardell Cutlip on 3 Jun 1952 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Shonette (daughter of Frank Edward Cutlip and Lillian Maurene Smith) was born on 19 Jan 1935 in Ohio, , , ; died on 24 Jul 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mahala Tolley Hampton, 81, of Leesburg, Ala., passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was born April 2, 1934 in Hampton, Tenn., to the late Charlie and Lockie Hilman Tolley. She had lived in Alabama for a number of years. Mrs. Hampton was a member of Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Sgt. Mathey G. Cole and M.B. Hampton, and by three brothers and three sisters. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her son, Jeff Hampton, and her daughters, Jennifer Farrow, Jill Hampton and Joy Hampton. Local survivors include her sisters, Geneva Roberts and Shirl Davis, and three brothers, Jack, Herman and Wade Tolley. Also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive. Mahala raised two of her grandchildren as her own, Zachery and Abigail.

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A. Jay Sells, 80, of 302 Oak Glen Circle, Johnson City, died Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a native of Hampton, but had lived most of his life in Johnson City and was a son of the late William A. and Hattie Tolley Sells. A. Jay was a retired employee of Holston Defense, who had worked there for 20 years. He was a member of the Tacoma Church of God and had served in the U.S. Navy, the Army Air Force and had retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years.

Survivors include: his wife, Ethel Whitley Sells, of the home; a son, William A. Sells, of Umatilla, Florida; a daughter, Catherine Waldene Sells Sifford, of Telford; two sisters, Pauline Cox and Jewel Harlan, both of Johnson City; two grandchildren, Shane Sifford, of Jonesborough, and Brandy Sifford of Johnson City; two great grandchildren, Daniel Jay Sifford and Hannah Morgan Sifford, both of Jonesborough; several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, December 23, 2006, at the Morris-Baker Funeral Home North Chapel at 8:00 p.m. under the direction of Rev. Wayne Absher and Rev. John Shriver. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until time of service at eight. A committal service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at the Mt. Home National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Military honors will be provided by the Kingsport V.F.W. #3328. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.morrisbaker.com.

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JOHNSON CITY - Pauline Sells Cox of Johnson City died on Thursday, May 5, 2016, after an extended illness.

She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late William Abraham and Hattie Tolley Sells. Mrs. Cox was a secretary with the former Volunteer Natural Gas Company, now Atmos Energy, for over 27 years. She was a member of Tacoma Church of God for over 60 years. Mrs. Cox was a soft spoken, kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Oscar Cox; her son, Bobby Gene Cox; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Cox; sisters, Jewell Sells Harlan and Agnes Arney; a brother, A. Jay Sells; a brother-in-law, James Lee Harlan, and a nephew William Andrew Sells preceded her in death.

Survivors include a grandson and his wife, Mr. & Mrs. Rob Cox, of Indiana; two great granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Sidney Cox, of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews including Jan Harlan Gibbons and Bobby of Kingsport, James Lee Harlan II and Donna of Jonesborough; Walden Sells Sifford and Tony of Jonesborough; and a sister in law, Ethel Sells of Johnson City.

The family of Pauline Sells Cox will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM on Monday, May 9, 2016, in the Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2 PM with Mr. James Lee Harlan II officiating.

The graveside committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace FWB Church CHPS Program. Attn: Carol Light 2110A Knob Creek Road, Johnson City TN 37604.

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Robert Clark, age 84, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013, at Centerville Nursing and Rehab in Centerville.

He was born September 7, 1928, in Hampton, Tennessee, to Arthur and Nola (Tolley) Clark.

After graduating from high school in the spring of 1946, Robert enlisted in the United States Army. During his two year span with the Army, Robert was stationed in Vienna, Austria, where he ran a hotel for both officers and transits.

He later enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in Norfork, Virginia and Olathe, Kansas. Robert was a cook and ran the NCO Club at the naval airbase in Olathe. At the end of his naval career, he was in charge of a galley with the USS Gearing DD710 medical fleet. Robert was medically discharged from the Navy in 1955. He served his country honorably for nearly a decade.

Robert married Mary "Delores" Marchello on September 23, 1949, and to this union three children were born. He later married Sherry Blomgren on December 31, 1985, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Centerville.

Following his military career, Robert moved to Centerville in 1955. It was during this time period that he began working part time with the postal service. His career eventually became full time during the mid- to late 1950s. Robert was appointed as the acting Centerville postmaster in 1968. He served the Centerville Community faithfully until his retirement from the post office in December of 1989.

Robert was very active in numerous groups during his lifetime. He was an active member of the Jaycees. When he had returned from the Service in 1955, Robert and other farmers used their equipment to clean up and expand the Lelah Bradley Park in Centerville. He was also both a member and president of the Appanoose County Fair Board for several years. Robert was proud to be a member of NAPUS (National Association of Postmasters of United States). He was also a member of Mystic American Legion Post #340. Robert was proud to be a Shriner. During his time with the Shriners, he helped introduce the shriner's cars in the Pancake Day Parade in the early 1970s.

Most importantly, Robert was a devout Christian. He was an active member of the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene in Moravia, Iowa.

He enjoyed numerous hobbies and passions. Robert loved traveling, including several trips to Alaska. During his time in Alaska he often enjoyed the Fiddle Festival in Fairbanks, as well as the Yukon Quest Dog Race. He also made many trips to Tennessee to visit both family and friends. He loved catering for people and was well known for striking up friendships wherever he went. Robert was also known for being an author in which he wrote numerous books on his family history.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Clark, of Centerville, Iowa; six children, Brad (Mary) Clark, Bruce (Cathy) Clark, Bryon (Margaret) Clark, Steve Bunch, Kevin Bunch and Michelle (Hugh) Scieszinski; fifteen grandchildren, Jenny (Jake) Bates, Seth (Megan) Clark, Michael (Molly) Clark, Megan (Colby) Law, Nathan Clark, Tasha (Terry) Schnathorst, Eric Clark, Gerald Clark, Stephan Bunch, Katie (Bryce) Oswalt, Whitney (PJ) Tedford, Susanne Scieszinski, Jacob Scieszinski, Mallory Scieszinski, and Jayden Scieszinski; eight great grandchildren, Narayan Funk-Clark, Calla and Annaliese Bates, Liam and Julia Clark, and Leah, Abi, Elayna Tedford; and a brother, Byrl (Kansas) Clark, of Hampton, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two siblings, Mildred Delena and Arvil Clark.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Tuesday morning, February 19, 2013, at the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene, Moravia, Iowa, with Pastor Terry Chapman officiating.

Friends may call from 1 PM until 8 PM Monday, February 18, 2013, with family there from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Lange Funeral Home & Crematory in Centerville.

Burial will be in the Felkner Cemetery, west of Centerville, with full military honors.

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Byrl Lester Clark, 96, fought the good fight of faith and left his Earthly home and moved his forwarding address to Heaven on January 26, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1926, to the late Arthur and Nola Clark in Hampton, TN. Byrl was a proud US Navy Veteran during World War II. In 1944, he left high school at the age of 17 and voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served as a Seaman on the USS Atlanta, which was the first American ship to bomb Japanese Homelands during WWII. Byrl was retired from North American Rayon (33 years) and East Tennessee State University (10 years). He and Kansas enjoyed many years of retirement traveling with family and friends. Also, he enjoyed tending to his cattle, gardens and his Clark Family Farm, while enjoying his many beloved dogs.

He is survived by his loving wife of 6 years, Carolyn; his daughter, Linda Abel (Larry Sr, his loving son-in-law); his son, Byrl Clark, Jr and his son Jeff Clark; his grandchildren, Larry Abel, Jr (Kim), Deanna Abel Johnson, Chris Clark, Joy Abel, Kelsey Johnson, Amanda Clark, Keaton Johnson, Jessica Clark Madden, Beckett Clark, Gabriella Clark and Baylen Clark; his stepchildren; Angel Wilson (Adam), BJ Payne, Michael Payne (April) and step grandchildren Maura Trice (Tim), Eddie Trice, Gabby Trice, Raymond Wilson, Makayla Payne, Madison Payne, Alyssa Payne, Lee Payne and Taylor Smith and several special nephews, nieces and cousins and a two very special friends who were like daughters; Judy Broyles and Judy Herrell Stocton. Byrl is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Kansas Garland Clark; his brother, Robert Clark; daughter-in-law, Linda Clark; sister-in-law Ida Lee Kelly (Chuck) and brother-in-law, Bobby Garland (Tommie Sue) and a baby brother, Arvel Clark and a baby sister, Mildred Clark.

Byrl was a proud member of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church in Elizabethton, TN. He was honored and proud to be a member of his church. One of the many highlights of his year was the honor to carry the American flag during the Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day services at his church, where he will carry one last time during his Celebration of Life Service at Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church. Receiving of family and friends will be Sunday January 29 from 5:00-7:00pm with the service following at 7:00. The Graveside services will take place at Berry Cemetery in Simerly Creek on Monday, January 30 at 11:00am. The services will be officiated by Pastor Randy Johnson and Pastor Mark Potter. Music will be provided by Joy Abel, Rob Montgomery, Teresa McKinney, Jim Matheson, Jeff Snyder and church musicians.

Pallbearers will be Larry Abel Jr, Chris Clark, BJ Payne, Adam Wilson, Michael Payne, Joel Street, Zeke Tolley Jr., Kevin Kelly and Joseph Smithdeal.

Honorary Pallbearers include Bruce Clark, Bradley Clark, Bryan Clark, Richard Kelly, Tim Kelly, Glen Gouge, Gary Gouge, Leslie McKinney, Jim Matheson, Carl Roberson, Sam Harrison, Tony Jones, Pastor Kenneth Grindstaff, Bill Henard, Myron Hyder, Stephen Harsh, Robert Ray, Sr., Valley Forge Men’s Bible Class, Valley Forge Senior’s Ministry Group and the Cattlemen’s Association.

The family would like to express special thanks to those who provided special care for the last 3 weeks of Byrl’s life which includes the Veteran’s Administration, the loving staff and administration at Ivy Hall Nursing Hall, Judy Jones Mcamis and Troy Wagner.