The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Eva G. Torbett^1,2,3,4

F, #25926, b. 8 January 1897, d. 17 January 1996

Parents

Father	Allen M. Torbett
Mother	Cordelia A. "Delia" Barnes

Pedigree Link

Family: Arleigh Clyde Cross (b. 12 February 1899, d. 22 February 1973)

Daughter	Louise Cross (b. about 1924, d. DECEASED)
Son	Ronald Braxton "RB" Cross+ (b. 5 November 1925, d. 8 July 2007)
Daughter	Ida Mae Cross (b. 27 September 1927, d. 25 August 2007)
Son	Lewis Clyde "Jake" Cross+ (b. 18 October 1929, d. 23 February 2019)
Son	Ralph Lynn Cross (b. 8 December 1931, d. 31 May 1995)
Daughter	Betty Ann Cross (b. 29 October 1933, d. 24 March 1994)
Son	Albert David Cross (b. 21 March 1937, d. 13 August 1993)

BASIC FACTS

Eva G. Torbett was born on 8 January 1897 in Tennessee.^1,5,3 She and Arleigh Clyde Cross were married on 17 February 1923. She died on 17 January 1996, at age 99, in Carter Co., Tennessee.^1,5,6 She was buried in Cross Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Eva G. Torbett had reference number 26203. Her Social Security Number was 408-08-8001, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁵ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); January 18, 1996:

MRS. EVA T. CROSS
ELIZABETHTON -- Mrs. Eva T. Cross, 99, 109 Bell Ave., Piney Flats, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1996, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home after a long illness.
She was a Sullivan County native and a daughter of the late Bunn and Delia Barnes Torbett.
Mrs. Cross was a member of Piney Flats Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arleigh C. Cross, two sons, one daughter, two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Cross and Jake Lewis Cross, both of Piney Flats; one daughter, Ida Mae Denton, Piney Flats; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Tetrick, Bluff City (538-7131)

GRAVE MARKER

CROSS
ARLEIGH C. EVA G.
1899 -- 1973 1897 -- 1996. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times (TN), June 26, 1925

Social News From the Nearby Communities
Piney Flats
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Cross and son, Edward, and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Mottern was calling on Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Cross Thursday night.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S5009] Funeral Notice - Eva G. (Torbett) Cross
[S2321] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Gladys Ida Sue Cross^1,2

F, #25927, b. 25 December 1900, d. 16 November 1958

Parents

Father	Braxton Bragg Cross (b. 6 June 1871, d. 24 March 1963)
Mother	Sarah Tennessee "Sally" Houston (b. 4 August 1878, d. 15 June 1971)

Pedigree Link

Family: David Henderson Mottern (b. 13 May 1899, d. 7 July 1974)

Daughter	Ruth Evelyn Mottern+ (b. 29 October 1923, d. 14 May 1996)
Daughter	Tennessee Glyndlan "Tennie" Mottern (b. 28 February 1925, d. 7 October 1994)
Daughter	Bettie Jo Mottern+ (b. 2 June 1927, d. 27 November 2007)

BASIC FACTS

Gladys Ida Sue Cross was born on 25 December 1900 in Tennessee.¹ She and David Henderson Mottern were married on 11 November 1922 in Carter Co., Tennessee.³ She died on 16 November 1958, at age 57, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3,4 She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Washington Co., Virginia.³

Gladys Ida Sue Cross had reference number 26204. She was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1930.) GRAVE MARKER

GLADYS S. MOTTERN
25 Dec 1900 -- 16 Nov 1958. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times (TN), June 26, 1925

Social News From the Nearby Communities
Piney Flats
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Cross and son, Edward, and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Mottern was calling on Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Cross Thursday night.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1930] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
[S12711] World Connect Post-em Dec 5, 2005, by Tom Colley (email address)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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George Nathanial Cross^1,2

M, #25928, b. 25 December 1900, d. 14 May 1982

Parents

Father	Braxton Bragg Cross (b. 6 June 1871, d. 24 March 1963)
Mother	Sarah Tennessee "Sally" Houston (b. 4 August 1878, d. 15 June 1971)

Pedigree Link

Family: Myrtle McCoy Barnes (b. 8 July 1903, d. 29 May 1994)

Daughter	Clara Frances "Frances" Cross+ (b. 9 January 1926, d. 3 March 2007)
Son	Robert Barnes "Bob" Cross
Son	Billy Barnes Cross (b. 14 March 1934, d. 14 March 1934)

BASIC FACTS

George Nathanial Cross was born on 25 December 1900 in Tennessee.^1,3,2 He and Myrtle McCoy Barnes were married on 31 March 1923 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ He died on 14 May 1982, at age 81, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,5,6,7,8 He was buried in Edgefield Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

George Nathanial Cross had reference number 26205. His Social Security Number was 413-10-6101, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁵ He was Shipping clerk - creamery (1930); employed by Tennessee Eastman Company (30 - 32 years.)^2,9,8 He was enumerated on the census in Tennessee, Sullivan County (1930.) He resided in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1971.)¹⁰ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); May 15, 1982:

GEORGE N. CROSS
George N. Cross, 82, Piney Flats, died Friday afternoon in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
Mr. Cross was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a son of the late Braxton and Sallie Houston Cross.
He retired from Tennessee Eastman Co. in 1966 after over 30 years employment.
Mr. Cross was a member of the M. M. Martin Masonic Lodge No. 547 and the Piney Flats Ruritan Club.
He was a member of the Edgefield United Methodist Church where he had served as a Sunday School teacher for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle B. Cross; one son, Robert B. Cross, Kingsport; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Hickman, Kingsport; one brother, Edward D. Cross, Piney Flats; and two grandchildren.
Morris-Baker is in charge. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); March 29, 1973; image 14 column 1; (Ancestry.com):

CELEBRATE GOLDEN - Mr. and Mrs. George N. Cross of Route 1 Piney Flats, will be honored by their children with a reception given on Sunday, April 1, at the Piney Flats Community Center from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The children, Bob Cross and Mrs. Frances Webb, both of Kingsport, request the presence of the couple's friends and relatives for their parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary. George Cross is retired from Tennessee Eastman Co. where he was employed for 32 years.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S6307] Genealogy prepared by Johanna Fallis (email address)
[S4969] Family history prepared by Pam (Blakley) Webb, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S2904] Cemetery Records - Edgefield Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S10261] Obituary - George Nathanial Cross
[S9161] Newspaper Article - 50th Wedding Aniversary
[S11848] Obituary - Sally Tennessee (Houston) Cross

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Rufus Braxton Cross¹

M, #25929, b. 18 March 1903, d. 30 November 1905

Parents

Father	Braxton Bragg Cross (b. 6 June 1871, d. 24 March 1963)
Mother	Sarah Tennessee "Sally" Houston (b. 4 August 1878, d. 15 June 1971)

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BASIC FACTS

Rufus Braxton Cross was born on 18 March 1903.^1,2 He died on 30 November 1905, at age 2.^1,2 He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.²

Rufus Braxton Cross had reference number 26206. GRAVE MARKER

RUFUS B.
MAR. 18, 1903
NOV. 30, 1905.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S8308] Grave Marker - Rufus Braxton Cross

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Wiley Hugh Cross¹

M, #25930, b. 16 June 1905, d. 17 December 1908

Parents

Father	Braxton Bragg Cross (b. 6 June 1871, d. 24 March 1963)
Mother	Sarah Tennessee "Sally" Houston (b. 4 August 1878, d. 15 June 1971)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Wiley Hugh Cross was born on 16 June 1905.^1,2 He died on 17 December 1908, at age 3.^1,2 He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.²

Wiley Hugh Cross had reference number 26207. GRAVE MARKER

WILY H.
JUNE 16, 1905
DEC. 17, 1908.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S8489] Grave Marker, Wily H. Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee

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Edward Dallas Cross¹

M, #25931, b. 8 October 1907, d. 8 June 2000

Parents

Father	Braxton Bragg Cross (b. 6 June 1871, d. 24 March 1963)
Mother	Sarah Tennessee "Sally" Houston (b. 4 August 1878, d. 15 June 1971)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Edward Dallas Cross was born on 8 October 1907.^1,2 He and Dorothy Marie Robinson - Snapp were married on 24 September 1985.³ He died on 8 June 2000, at age 92, in Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,4 He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Edward Dallas Cross had reference number 26208. His Social Security Number was 219-07-57-5217, issued: Maryland, last residence: Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² World War II, U.S. Army.⁴ He was a Teacher for the Sullivan County School System, employed by Bethlehem Steel.⁴ He resided in Baltimore, Baltimore City Co., Maryland (1971); Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1982.)^5,6 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times (TN), June 26, 1925

Social News From the Nearby Communities
Piney Flats
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Cross and son, Edward, and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Mottern was calling on Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Cross Thursday night.

OBITUARY - Bristol Herald Courier; June 11, 2000

CROSS, EDWARD DALLAS PINEY FLATS, TN -- Edward D. Cross died Thursday, June 8, 2000, in Greystone Health Care in Blountville. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he was past president of the Vocational Agriculture Club. He taught school for several years in the Sullivan County School System and served five years in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was a 4-H Club leader and past president of the Piney Flats Ruritan Club. He served on the executive board of UETHD and served 72,000 hours of volunteer service at the Fort Howard Veterans Hospital in Baltimore. He was a president of the Piney Flats Senior Citizens for many years and retired from Bethlehem Steel in 1972. He was a member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. In accordance with Mr. Cross' wishes, there will be no service. Friends may call any time Sunday at the home of his niece, Bettie Jo Cassell, 200 Fair Acres Drive, Bristol, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Poplar Ridge Christian Church, 206 Poplar Ridge Christian Church Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2000

GRAVE MARKER

EDWARD D.
OCT. 8, 1907
JUNE 8, 2000.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4969] Family history prepared by Pam (Blakley) Webb, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
[S9947] Obituary - Edward Dallas Cross
[S10261] Obituary - George Nathanial Cross
[S11848] Obituary - Sally Tennessee (Houston) Cross

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Myrtle McCoy Barnes^1,2,3

F, #25932, b. 8 July 1903, d. 29 May 1994

Parents

Father	Isaac Willie N. Barnes
Mother	Rotha A. Jane Torbett

Pedigree Link

Family: George Nathanial Cross (b. 25 December 1900, d. 14 May 1982)

Daughter	Clara Frances "Frances" Cross+ (b. 9 January 1926, d. 3 March 2007)
Son	Robert Barnes "Bob" Cross
Son	Billy Barnes Cross (b. 14 March 1934, d. 14 March 1934)

BASIC FACTS

Myrtle McCoy Barnes was born on 8 July 1903.^1,4 She and George Nathanial Cross were married on 31 March 1923 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³ She died on 29 May 1994, at age 90, in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,4,5,6 She was buried in Edgefield Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Myrtle McCoy Barnes had reference number 26209. Her Social Security Number was 414-34-5685, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ She was enumerated on the census in Tennessee, Sullivan County (1930.) She was a Dietician at Avoca Elementary School, Sullivan County, Tennessee; dietician in the Johnson City School System.⁶ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press; May 31, 1994:

MRS. MYRTLE B. CROSS
PINEY FLATS -- Mrs. Myrtle Barnes Cross, 90, 5868 Highway 11E, died Sunday, May 29, 1994, at her residence.
Mrs. Cross was a lifelong resident of Piney Flats and a daughter of the late Isaac and Rotha Torbett Barnes.
She had retired from a position as dietician in the Johnson City School System, and had earlier served as a dietician at Avoca Elementary School, Sullivan County.
Mrs. Cross was a member of Edgefield United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Cross, in 1982, a son and a brother.
Survivors include one son, Robert Barnes Cross, Kingsport; one daughter, Frances Hickman, Kingsport; one brother, Charles Fagan, Hickory, N.C.; two grandchildren, Cyndee Rees, Fall Branch, and Tony Webb, Gray; and three great-grandchildren.
Morris Baker (282-1521)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press; May 31, 1994:

MORRIS-BAKER FUNERAL HOME
Myrtle Barnes Cross
Funeral services for Myrtle Barnes Cross, 90, 3916 Highway 11E, Piney Flats, who died Sunday, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Edgefield United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mock Houston and Dr. Ken Sprinkle will officiate. Burial will follow in Edgefield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack Barnes, Harold Barnes, Dole Barnes, Ronald Cross, Andy Fagan, Milke Fagan, Lewis Cross and Lyle Barr. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. For those who wish, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Edgefield United Methodist Church, Piney Flats, Tenn., 37686. Arrangements by Morris-Baker, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); March 29, 1973; image 14 column 1; (Ancestry.com):

CELEBRATE GOLDEN - Mr. and Mrs. George N. Cross of Route 1 Piney Flats, will be honored by their children with a reception given on Sunday, April 1, at the Piney Flats Community Center from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The children, Bob Cross and Mrs. Frances Webb, both of Kingsport, request the presence of the couple's friends and relatives for their parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary. George Cross is retired from Tennessee Eastman Co. where he was employed for 32 years.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S4969] Family history prepared by Pam (Blakley) Webb, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S11413] Obituary - Myrtle M. (Barnes) Cross

Family Explorer

Clara Frances "Frances" Cross^1,2

F, #25933, b. 9 January 1926, d. 3 March 2007

Parents

Father	George Nathanial Cross (b. 25 December 1900, d. 14 May 1982)
Mother	Myrtle McCoy Barnes (b. 8 July 1903, d. 29 May 1994)

Pedigree Link

Family: William Harold "Bill" Webb (b. 28 September 1921, d. 23 March 1971)

Son	William Anthony "Tony" Webb+
Daughter	Cynthia Cross "Cyndee" Webb+

BASIC FACTS

Clara Frances "Frances" Cross was born on 9 January 1926 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 She and William Harold "Bill" Webb were married on 1 June 1946 in Bluff City, Sullivan County, Tennessee.⁵ She and Lee Delaney Hickman were married after 1971. She died in 1973, at age ~47.¹ She died on 3 March 2007, at age 81, in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴

Clara Frances "Frances" Cross had reference number 26210. She was enumerated on the census in Tennessee, Sullivan County (1930.)⁵ Her Social Security Number was 408-32-4882, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³ She was a Worked in the accounting department of Tennessee Eastman Company. She resided in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1982, 1994.)^6,7 OBITUARY

Frances Hickman - KINGSPORT
KINGSPORT ? Frances Webb Hickman, Kingsport died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday March 3, 2007 at Netherland Health Care.
Born in Piney Flats, she had lived in Kingsport more than fifty years. Mrs. Hickman was employed with First Tennessee Bank for a number of years. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church. Frances will be remembered for her loving smile and warm heart.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Webb, and second husband, Lee Hickman; her parents, George and Myrtle Cross; and one brother, Billy Cross.
Surviving are her daughter, Cyndee Rees, of the Harmony Community; her son, Tony Webb and wife, Pam, of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Terence Webb, Trever and Laura Rees; and one brother, Bob Cross and wife, Anne, of Kingsport.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. Services will be in the funeral home chapel at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Jack Edwards officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to send an online condolence to the Hickman family. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); 4 June 1946; (Ancestry.com):

Couple Wed In Ceremony At Bluff City
Bluff City, Tenn. -- Miss Clara Frances Cross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Cross of Piney Flats, became the bride of William Harold Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Webb of Bluff City, Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in the Bluff City methodist Church.
After a wedding trip to Canada, the couple will be at home at 102 Lee Street, Kingsport. Mrs. Webb now is employed in the accounting department of Tennessee Eastman. The bridegroom is also employed in this city since his recent discharge from the Navy. He was in the service for more than three years.
The candlelight ceremony was performed by Rev. L. R. Hankins.
Miss Teeny Mottern of Bristol was the maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Nellie Webb, a sister of the bridegroom, and Mrs. James Thomas, both of Bluff City. They wore pastel shaded net gowns.
William Charles Fleenor, Jr. was the best man, and the ushers were Robert Cross, brother of the bride, Jack and Junior Webb, brothers of the bridegroom, and Jack Mottern.
The nuptial music was presented by Mr. Hazelle Bailey and Tom Beatty of Kingsport.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin and net wedding gown and carried a bouquet of rosebuds, centered with a white orchid. Her veil was fingertip length.
A wedding reception followed in the home of the bride's parents.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S9704] Obituary - Clara Frances "Frances" Cross
[S9292] Newspaper Article - Wedding Announcement, William Harold Webb & Clara Frances Cross
[S10261] Obituary - George Nathanial Cross
[S11413] Obituary - Myrtle M. (Barnes) Cross

Family Explorer

William Harold "Bill" Webb¹

M, #25934, b. 28 September 1921, d. 23 March 1971

Parents

Father	Lester Burton Webb
Mother	Myrtle K. Cross

Pedigree Link

Family: Clara Frances "Frances" Cross (b. 9 January 1926, d. 3 March 2007)

Son	William Anthony "Tony" Webb+
Daughter	Cynthia Cross "Cyndee" Webb+

BASIC FACTS

William Harold "Bill" Webb was born on 28 September 1921 in Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 He and Clara Frances "Frances" Cross were married on 1 June 1946 in Bluff City, Sullivan County, Tennessee.⁵ He died on 23 March 1971, at age 49, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,6 He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, (aka Kingsport City Cemetery), Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷

William Harold "Bill" Webb had reference number 26211. His Social Security Number was 408-18-9957, issued: Tennessee.² World War II, U.S. Navy (3 years.)⁵ He was educated Graduate of Bluff City high School; attended King College.⁴ He was a Certified engineering technician; supervisor in the contracting department of the Tennessee Eastman Company (25 years.)⁴ OBITUARY - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Wednesday, 24 March 1971; page 14 image 10 column 3 & 4; (Ancestry.com)

William H. Webb
William H. Webb, 49, 2324 Woodridge Ave., died in Holston Valley Community Hospital at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday after a brief illness.
Born in Bluff City, he was a graduate of Bluff City high School and attended King College. He had lived in Kingsport since 1948 and had been employed for 25 years at Tennessee Eastman Co. where he was a supervisor in the contracting department. He was a certified engineering technician.
He was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church; a Mason; a member of Colonial Heights Aerie No. 327, Eagles; a member of Moose Lodge #972; member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3302, and Hammond Post #3, American Legion. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Frances C. Webb; daughter, Cindy; son, Tony; his mother, Mrs. Lester B. Webb, Sr., Bluff City; sister, Miss Margaret Nell Webb, Bluff City; and brothers, Lester B. Jr., Bluff City, and Edward J. (Jack) Webb, Bristol.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

OBITUARY - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Wednesday, 24 March 1971; page 14 image 10 column 3 & 4; (Ancestry.com)

WEBB, WILLIAM H.
Funeral services for William H. Webb, 49, 2324 Woodridge Ave., will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. at First Broad Street Methodist Church with Dr. Thomas F. Chilcote, Rev. J Ray Stuart and Rev. William _. Hickle officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The body will remain at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home until one hour before the services, when it will be taken to the church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Pallbearers will be Ray W. Dinham, Joe O. Gass, Robert F. Lee, John S. ____ Jr., G. P. Smith, Henry Stone Jr., C. A. White, J. B. W_dle. Honorary pallbearers will be Riley Dobyns, John Riley, Jack Humphries, William G. Kapoa, C. W. Hequemboura, Raymond E. Donaldson, F. M. Queen, Thomas O. McCurry, men of Crusade Sunday School Class, First Broad Street United Methodist Church and men of the contracting department of Tennessee Eastman Company. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); 4 June 1946; (Ancestry.com):

Couple Wed In Ceremony At Bluff City
Bluff City, Tenn. -- Miss Clara Frances Cross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Cross of Piney Flats, became the bride of William Harold Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Webb of Bluff City, Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in the Bluff City methodist Church.
After a wedding trip to Canada, the couple will be at home at 102 Lee Street, Kingsport. Mrs. Webb now is employed in the accounting department of Tennessee Eastman. The bridegroom is also employed in this city since his recent discharge from the Navy. He was in the service for more than three years.
The candlelight ceremony was performed by Rev. L. R. Hankins.
Miss Teeny Mottern of Bristol was the maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Nellie Webb, a sister of the bridegroom, and Mrs. James Thomas, both of Bluff City. They wore pastel shaded net gowns.
William Charles Fleenor, Jr. was the best man, and the ushers were Robert Cross, brother of the bride, Jack and Junior Webb, brothers of the bridegroom, and Jack Mottern.
The nuptial music was presented by Mr. Hazelle Bailey and Tom Beatty of Kingsport.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin and net wedding gown and carried a bouquet of rosebuds, centered with a white orchid. Her veil was fingertip length.
A wedding reception followed in the home of the bride's parents.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S12139] Obituary - William Harold "Bill" Webb
[S9292] Newspaper Article - Wedding Announcement, William Harold Webb & Clara Frances Cross
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5100] Funeral Notice - William Harold "Bill" Webb

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Lee Delaney Hickman¹

M, #25935, b. 23 July 1927, d. 12 November 2004

Parents

Father	Lee Hickman
Mother	Viola Unknown

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Lee Delaney Hickman was born on 23 July 1927.² He was born on 11 September 1927.^1,2 He and Clara Frances "Frances" Cross were married after 1971. He died on 12 November 2004, at age 77, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,3 He was buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴

Lee Delaney Hickman had reference number 26212. His Social Security Number was 408-38-0267, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² World War II, U.S. Navy (1945 - 1949.)⁴ He was an Employed by Tennessee Eastman Company (36 years.)⁴ OBITUARY

KINGSPORT – Lee D. Hickman, 77, passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2004.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949, and was retired from Tennessee Eastman Company, after 36 years of service. Mr. Hickman was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the VFW. He was an avid golfer. His mother and father, Lee and Viola Hickman, preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Hickman of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Cyndee and Carlyle Rees, Harmony community; one son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Pam Webb, Kingsport; three grandchildren, Terence Webb, Trever Rees and Laura Rees; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Sandra Hickman, Piney Flats, and Herschel and Joyce Hickman, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; one niece, Susan Paris and husband, Sam, Franklin, Tenn.; and two great-nieces, Annie and Lily Paris.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel, with The Rev. Jack P. Weikel officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Hill Memorial Park, with military rites conducted by the Charles DeWitt Byrd Post 3382 of the VFW.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S10953] Obituary - Lee Delaney Hickman

Family Explorer

Robert Barnes "Bob" Cross^1,2

M, #25936

Parents

Father	George Nathanial Cross (b. 25 December 1900, d. 14 May 1982)
Mother	Myrtle McCoy Barnes (b. 8 July 1903, d. 29 May 1994)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Robert Barnes "Bob" Cross and Jaretta Sluss were married on 11 December 1954.³ Robert Barnes "Bob" Cross and Anne Morris were married on 31 December 1987.³

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S4969] Family history prepared by Pam (Blakley) Webb, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee

Family Explorer

Jaretta Sluss¹

M, #25937, b. 18 January 1932, d. 15 August 1984

Parents

Father	Unknown Sluss
Mother	Lena Unknown

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BASIC FACTS

Jaretta Sluss was born on 18 January 1932 in Clinchport, Scott Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He and Robert Barnes "Bob" Cross were married on 11 December 1954.⁴ Jaretta Sluss died on 15 August 1984, at age 52, in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2

Jaretta Sluss was also known as Joretta Sluss.³ He had reference number 26214. He was a Loan officer at Lincoln State Savings and Loan.² His Social Security Number was 227-42-8067, issued: Virginia, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³ OBITUARY - August 15, 1984

Kingsport - Mrs Jaretta (Sluss) Cross, 52, of 300 Blue Haven, Kingsport, died Wed afternoon at Indian Path Hospital. She was born in Clinchport and resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was employed as a loan officer at Lincoln State Savings and Loan. She was a member of Colonial heights United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert B Cross, her mother, Mrs Lena Sluss, Piney Flats, 1 brother, Bobby R Sluss, Norfolk, Mass, 13 1/2 brothers & 1/2 sisters. 2 nephews & 3 nieces also survive. Buried Tri-Cities Memoral Gardens Cem.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S10656] Obituary - Jaretta (Sluss) Cross
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4969] Family history prepared by Pam (Blakley) Webb, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee

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Billy Barnes Cross¹

M, #25938, b. 14 March 1934, d. 14 March 1934

Parents

Father	George Nathanial Cross (b. 25 December 1900, d. 14 May 1982)
Mother	Myrtle McCoy Barnes (b. 8 July 1903, d. 29 May 1994)

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BASIC FACTS

Billy Barnes Cross was born on 14 March 1934.^1,2 He died on 14 March 1934, at age 0.^1,2 He was buried in Edgefield Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Billy Barnes Cross was also known as Billy H. Cross.² He had reference number 26215.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S2904] Cemetery Records - Edgefield Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee

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Gladys E. Smith^1,2,3,4,5

F, #25939, b. 21 May 1896, d. 23 April 1989

Parents

Father	Cleophas Edward "Edward" Smith (b. 15 September 1867, d. 18 March 1957)
Mother	Jennie Susan "Mimi" Cross (b. 12 October 1863, d. 17 January 1957)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Gladys E. Smith was born on 21 May 1896 in Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 She died on 23 April 1989, at age 92, in Calhoun, McMinn Co., Tennessee.^6,4,7,8 She was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co., Tennessee.^9,10

Gladys E. Smith was also known as Gladis Smith.³ She had reference number 26216. She was a Stenographer.¹¹ She resided in Florida.¹¹ She was enumerated on the census in Greene County, Tennessee (1900, 1910); McMinn County, Tennessee (1940.) Her Social Security Number was 262-03-3989, issued: Florida, last residence: Calhoun, Mcminn Co., Tennessee.⁴ For more on Gladys' life see Don Alan Smith's notes under Cleophas Edward Smith.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1007] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
[S658] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S2318] 1940 Census, Tennessee, McMinn County
[S4431] Email from Don Alan Smith dated June 10, 2008
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S4432] Email from Don Alan Smith dated June 11, 2008
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S6105] Genealogy prepared by Homer H. Smith

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William Ralph "Ralph" Smith^1,2,3

M, #25940, b. 17 June 1908, d. 5 May 1996

Parents

Father	Cleophas Edward "Edward" Smith (b. 15 September 1867, d. 18 March 1957)
Mother	Jennie Susan "Mimi" Cross (b. 12 October 1863, d. 17 January 1957)

Pedigree Link

Family: Mildred Agnes Armstrong (b. 23 June 1910, d. DECEASED)

Son	Jerry Eugene Smith+
Son	James Melvin "Jimdy" Smith+ (b. 26 March 1940, d. 21 January 1980)

BASIC FACTS

William Ralph "Ralph" Smith was born on 17 June 1908 in Afton, Greene Co., Tennessee.^4,5,6,1 He and Mildred Agnes Armstrong were married about 1933.¹ He died on 5 May 1996, at age 87, in Athens, McMinn Co., Tennessee.^7,6,1 He was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co., Tennessee.⁸

William Ralph "Ralph" Smith was also known as Ralph William Smith.^4,9,7 He had reference number 26217. He was a Proprietor - mens clothing store (1940); owns a clothing store in Athens, McMinn Co., Tennessee.^10,2 He was enumerated on the census in Greene County, Tennessee (1910, 1920); McMinn County, Tennessee (1940.) His Social Security Number was 408-54-7347, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Athens, Mcminn Co., Tennessee.⁶ He was educated University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.¹

Citations

[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S2318] 1940 Census, Tennessee, McMinn County
[S4429] Email from Don Alan Smith dated 2020-03-31
[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1007] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4431] Email from Don Alan Smith dated June 10, 2008
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S1434] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
[S6105] Genealogy prepared by Homer H. Smith

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Mildred Agnes Armstrong^1,2,3

F, #25941, b. 23 June 1910, d. DECEASED

Parents

Father	Aaron Park Armstrong
Mother	Odessa O. Ford

Pedigree Link

Family: William Ralph "Ralph" Smith (b. 17 June 1908, d. 5 May 1996)

Son	Jerry Eugene Smith+
Son	James Melvin "Jimdy" Smith+ (b. 26 March 1940, d. 21 January 1980)

BASIC FACTS

Mildred Agnes Armstrong was born on 23 June 1910 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.³ She was born on 23 June 1910 in McMinn Co., Tennessee.⁴ She and William Ralph "Ralph" Smith were married about 1933.³ She died DECEASED.⁵ She was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co., Tennessee.⁵

Mildred Agnes Armstrong had reference number 26218. She resided in Athens, McMinn Co., Tennessee (2008.)⁴ She was enumerated on the census in Knox County, Tennessee (1920); McMinn County, Tennessee (1930, 1940.)⁶

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S2318] 1940 Census, Tennessee, McMinn County
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S4431] Email from Don Alan Smith dated June 10, 2008
[S4429] Email from Don Alan Smith dated 2020-03-31
[S7324] Genealogy prepared by stacyw50 (Ancestry.com)

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Maurice Clifton "Clifton or Tip" Smith^1,2,3,4,5

M, #25942, b. 14 July 1910, d. 24 November 1984

Parents

Father	Cleophas Edward "Edward" Smith (b. 15 September 1867, d. 18 March 1957)
Mother	Jennie Susan "Mimi" Cross (b. 12 October 1863, d. 17 January 1957)

Pedigree Link

Family: Frances Ellen Higgins (b. 13 March 1910, d. 29 April 1951)

Son	Don Alan Smith
Son	Gary Kent Smith+ (b. 24 January 1938, d. 12 May 2011)

BASIC FACTS

Maurice Clifton "Clifton or Tip" Smith was born on 14 July 1910 in Chuckey, Greene Co., Tennessee.^6,7 He and Frances Ellen Higgins were married on 26 August 1934 in Benton, Polk Co., Tennessee.⁷ He died on 24 November 1984, at age 74, in Bradley Co., Tennessee.^6,7,8 He was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee.⁷

Maurice Clifton "Clifton or Tip" Smith had reference number 26219. He was an Athletic director - high school (1940); coach at Charleston High School; teacher and basketball coach at Bradley Central High School.^6,5 He was enumerated on the census in Greene County, Tennessee (1920); McMinn County, Tennessee (1930); Bradley County, Tennessee (1940.) He was educated Graduate of Carson-Newman College.⁷ His Social Security Number was 415-14-0590, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee.³ BIOGRAPHY - Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Category: basketball, Administrator; Year Inducted:1975; University: Carson-Newman, Tennessee Wesleyan

M. C. “Tip” Smith has a career in coaching and directing high school or college athletics in East Tennessee that spans forty years. He began his career at Charleston High School after graduating from Carson-Newman College in 1931. In 1939 he moved to Bradley Central High School, where his teams won state championships in basketball during 1940 and 1942. During World War II, Smith served on the staff of the military physical training program at the University of Tennessee. He resumed coaching basketball in 1946 at Tennessee Military Institute and returned to Bradley Central High in 1949. During the subsequent seven years, he took teams to the state tournament four successive seasons. Moving on to the collegiate ranks, Smith became basketball coach at Tennessee Wesleyan College in 1955 and served as athletic director until retiring in 1973. At that time, he was awarded an honorary doctor of education by the college. Smith finished off his illustrious career as Acting Dean of Tennessee Wesleyan College in 1974. During his distinguished coaching career, Smith won eight district and seven regional tournaments and participated in eight state tournaments, winning twice. Quite an impressive record from a very impressive individual, “Tip” Smith. Clifton and Frances met at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1434] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S1940] 1930 Census, Tennessee, McMinn County
[S2310] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Bradley County
[S4431] Email from Don Alan Smith dated June 10, 2008
[S4432] Email from Don Alan Smith dated June 11, 2008
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Frances Ellen Higgins^1,2,3,4

F, #25943, b. 13 March 1910, d. 29 April 1951

Parents

Father	Frederick Dyke Higgins (b. about 1881)
Mother	Margaret Catherine Dunn (b. 22 July 1881, d. 1927)

Pedigree Link

Family: Maurice Clifton "Clifton or Tip" Smith (b. 14 July 1910, d. 24 November 1984)

Son	Don Alan Smith
Son	Gary Kent Smith+ (b. 24 January 1938, d. 12 May 2011)

BASIC FACTS

Frances Ellen Higgins was born on 13 March 1910 in Benton, Polk Co., Tennessee.^5,6 She and Maurice Clifton "Clifton or Tip" Smith were married on 26 August 1934 in Benton, Polk Co., Tennessee.⁶ She died on 29 April 1951, at age 41, in Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee.⁷ She died in May 1951, at age 41.^5,6 She was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee.⁶

Frances Ellen Higgins had reference number 26220. She was enumerated on the census in Polk County, Tennessee (1920); Bradley County, Tennessee (1940.) She was educated Studied at Carson-Newman College (2 years.)⁶ Clifton and Frances met at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1140] 1920 Census, Georgia, Fulton County
[S1444] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Polk County
[S2310] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Bradley County
[S4431] Email from Don Alan Smith dated June 10, 2008
[S4432] Email from Don Alan Smith dated June 11, 2008
[S4021] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914 - 1955" (LDS)

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Constance Margaret Longdon¹

F, #25944, b. 22 October 1920, d. 5 May 1987

Parents

Father	John Macleod Longdon (b. 1883)
Mother	Constance M. Ruddell (d. 1944)

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BASIC FACTS

Constance Margaret Longdon was born on 22 October 1920 in Siskiyou Co., California.¹ She died on 5 May 1987, at age 66, in Dutch Flat, Placer Co., California.¹

Constance Margaret Longdon had reference number 26221.

Citations

[S6339] Genealogy prepared by John W. Eastwood (email address)

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Elma Miller Smith^1,2,3

F, #25945, b. 4 May 1912, d. 10 March 2001

Parents

Father	Cleophas Edward "Edward" Smith (b. 15 September 1867, d. 18 March 1957)
Mother	Jennie Susan "Mimi" Cross (b. 12 October 1863, d. 17 January 1957)

Pedigree Link

Family: Blan Benjamin Sherrill (b. 26 June 1910, d. 5 August 1999)

Daughter	Francis Louise Sherrill (b. 10 September 1930, d. 10 December 1936)
Son	Ronald Blan "Ronnie" Sherrill+
Son	George Rogan Sherrill (b. 19 January 1942, d. 2 January 2003)

BASIC FACTS

Elma Miller Smith was born on 4 May 1912 in Tennessee.^1,4,2 She and Blan Benjamin Sherrill were married on 27 March 1930.³ She died on 10 March 2001, at age 88, in Riceville, McMinn Co., Tennessee.^4,5,3

Elma Miller Smith had reference number 26222. Her Social Security Number was 410-64-7704, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Riceville, Mcminn Co., Tennessee.⁴ She resided in Sanford, Tennessee.⁶ She was enumerated on the census in Greene County, Tennessee (1920.) GRAVE MARKER

ELMA SMITH
SHERRILL
MAY 4, 1912
MAR. 10. 2001.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1434] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S6105] Genealogy prepared by Homer H. Smith

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Blan Benjamin Sherrill^1,2,3

M, #25946, b. 26 June 1910, d. 5 August 1999

Parents

Father	John William Sherrill (b. July 1877)
Mother	Pearl Margaret Justice (b. 1888)

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Family: Elma Miller Smith (b. 4 May 1912, d. 10 March 2001)

Daughter	Francis Louise Sherrill (b. 10 September 1930, d. 10 December 1936)
Son	Ronald Blan "Ronnie" Sherrill+
Son	George Rogan Sherrill (b. 19 January 1942, d. 2 January 2003)

BASIC FACTS

Blan Benjamin Sherrill was born on 24 June 1910 in Reese, Watauga Co., North Carolina.⁴ He was born on 26 June 1910 in Reese, Watauga Co., North Carolina.^2,5,3 He and Elma Miller Smith were married on 27 March 1930.³ He died on 5 August 1999, at age 89, in Riceville, McMinn Co., North Carolina.^2,5 He was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co., Tennessee.⁴

Blan Benjamin Sherrill was also known as Alan Sherrill.^6,7 He had reference number 26223. His Social Security Number was 413-52-6010, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Riceville, Mcminn Co., Tennessee.² He was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1920); McMinn County, Tennessee (1930.) GRAVE MARKER

BLAN B.
SHERRILL
JUNE 24, 1910
AUG. 5, 1999.

Citations

[S4431] Email from Don Alan Smith dated June 10, 2008
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S8536] I.G.I. Version 5.0
[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S7259] Genealogy prepared by Shari Bennett (email address), Source Medium: Book

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Olin DeVault Cross^1,2,3,4

M, #25947, b. 11 November 1914, d. 19 January 1961

Parents

Father	Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross (b. 6 February 1882, d. 5 December 1961)
Mother	Nancy Laura "Nannie" Mottern (b. 29 September 1888, d. 1 August 1985)

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BASIC FACTS

Olin DeVault Cross was born on 11 November 1914 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^5,6 He was born on 14 November 1914 in Tennessee.^1,2,4 He died on 19 January 1961, at age 46, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^7,5,8 He died on 19 January 1961, at age 46, in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁶ He was buried in Poplar Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁵

Olin DeVault Cross had reference number 26224. He was enumerated on the census in Tennessee, Sullivan County (1920, 1930.) OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Thursday, January 19, 1961; page 2 column 5; (Ancestry.com)

Olin D. Cross
JOHNSON CITY -- Olin DeVault Cross, 46, Piney Flats, died early today in Memorial Hospital here.
A life-long resident of Sullivan County, he was a member of Poplar Ridge Christion Church.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rice H. Cross Sr., Piney Flats; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Torbett, Johnson City, Mrs. Marjory Ralph, Tullahoma. and Mrs. Martha Lacy, Johnson City; four brothers, Kyle Cross, Jonesboro, Duane Cross, Johnson City, Rice H. Cross Jr., Lawrenceburg, Ind., and William H. Cross, Piney Flats.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Morris Funeral Home.

GRAVE MARKER

OLIN DeVAULT CROSS

NOV. 11, JAN. 19,
1914 1961.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S5233] Genealogy prepared by Art Smith (email address)
[S3076] Cemetery Records, Poplar Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S11797] Obituary - Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Marjorie Kathleen Cross^1,2,3

F, #25948, b. 18 November 1922, d. 8 February 1995

Parents

Father	Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross (b. 6 February 1882, d. 5 December 1961)
Mother	Nancy Laura "Nannie" Mottern (b. 29 September 1888, d. 1 August 1985)

Pedigree Link

Family: John Rodger Ralph (b. 22 July 1922, d. 10 October 2004)

Daughter	Anna Beth Ralph+
Son	Gary Lee Ralph
Daughter	Laura Susan Ralph+
Daughter	Mary Ellen Ralph+
Daughter	John Patton Ralph

BASIC FACTS

Marjorie Kathleen Cross was born on 26 July 1922 in Tennessee.^1,2,3 She was born on 18 November 1922 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^4,5 She and John Rodger Ralph were married on 26 July 1952 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^5,6 She died on 8 February 1995, at age 72, in Tullahoma, Coffee Co., Tennessee.^7,8,5 She was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Tullahoma, Coffee Co., Tennessee.⁵

Marjorie Kathleen Cross had reference number 26225. She resided in Tullahoma, Coffee Co., Tennessee (1961, 1985.)^9,10 She was enumerated on the census in Tennessee, Sullivan County (1930.) Her Social Security Number was 408-25-2101, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Tullahoma, Coffee Co., Tennessee.⁴ ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Rice Hicks Cross, Sr., of Piney Flats, Tennessee, announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Kathleen to Mr. John Roger Ralph of Tullahoma, Tennessee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ralph of Goodlettsville, Tenn. The wedding is planned for Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m., at the Poplar Ridge Christian Church, Piney Flats. No formal invitations are being issued, but friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Poplar Ridge Christian Church, Piney Flats, Tennessee, was the setting on Saturday, July 26 at 11 o'clock in the morning for the wedding of Miss Marjorie Kathleen Cross, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rice Hicks Cross, Sr. of Piney Flats to Mr. John Roger Ralph of Tullahoma and Goodlettsville, Tennessee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ralph of Goodlettsville.
The Rev. Edward Hayes, church pastor, was the officiating minister for the single ring ceremony.
Vows were exchanged before a background of English ivy and magnolias. Tall wicker baskets of white gladioli were placed at either side of the altar.

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was give by Miss Brown, pianist of Piney Flats, Mrs. Joe Hardwick, violinist, of Bristol and Mrs. Joe Sutherland, soloist, of Johnson City. Preceding the ceremony Miss Brown and Mrs. Hardwick presented "Poems" - Fibich, "Calm as the Night" - Bohm and "The Rosary" - Nevin. Mr. Sutherland's selections were "Because" D'Hardelot and "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life." During the ceremony Miss Brown and Mrs. Hardwick softly played "Ave Maria" - Shubert-Wilhelmj. The traditional wedding marches were used.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose for her wedding a white ballerina-length gown of marquisette over white .....

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S5233] Genealogy prepared by Art Smith (email address)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S4899] Engagement Announcement - John Roger Ralph to Marjorie Kathleen Cross
[S2951] Cemetery Records - Monte Vista Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S11797] Obituary - Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross
[S11421] Obituary - Nancy Laura "Nannie" (Mottern) Cross

Family Explorer

Harold Duane "Duane" Cross^1,2,3,4

M, #25949, b. 30 September 1919, d. 13 January 2012

Parents

Father	Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross (b. 6 February 1882, d. 5 December 1961)
Mother	Nancy Laura "Nannie" Mottern (b. 29 September 1888, d. 1 August 1985)

Pedigree Link

Family: Norma Lee Hughes (b. 29 October 1920, d. 2 January 2016)

Daughter	Dianne Lee Cross+
Daughter	Patricia Lynn "Pat" Cross+
Daughter	Teresa Kay "Kay" Cross+
Daughter	Martha Susan Cross

BASIC FACTS

Harold Duane "Duane" Cross was born on 30 September 1919 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,4,5 He and Norma Lee Hughes were married on 28 November 1942.⁶ He died on 13 January 2012, at age 92, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷ He was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁸

Harold Duane "Duane" Cross was also known as Duane Cross.⁶ He had reference number 26226. He resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1961, 1985, 2000, 2002, 2004.)^{9,10,11,12,13} He was enumerated on the census in Tennessee, Sullivan County (1920, 1930.) World War II, served in the Pacific Theater of operations in the Quarter Master Corps of the 24th Division.⁵ He was a President and CEO of Cross-Lacy Oil Company which served the Tri-Cities area for over 35 years.⁵ OBITUARY

Duane Cross, age 92, of Johnson City, died Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Sullivan and Washington County, he was a son of the late Rice H. Cross and Nancy Mottern Cross, of Piney Flats. Mr. Cross was born in Sullivan County and graduated from Mary Hughes High School and received a B.S degree from Milligan College.
He served in World War II in the Pacific Theater of operations in the Quarter Master Co. of the 24th Division.
Mr. Cross was a member of the Optimist Club and also of the Johnson City Country Club. He was a member of A.R.C. (Association of Retarded Citizens), and the Washington County Community Service. He was one of the founders of A.R.C. in 1961, and the Dawn of Hope. Mr. Cross served on the Board for a number of years for CORE-Residential Services.
He was a member of First Christian Church since 1959, Johnson City, and the Mr. and Mrs. Sunday School Class. He served on several committees at First Christian Church.
Mr. Cross was President and CEO of Cross-Lacy Oil Company which served the Tri-Cities area for over 35 years. Duane was a great farmer and continued to grow beautiful tomatoes that were supplied by God’s beautiful rain and sunshine. Duane loved to play golf and spend time with his friends and family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Cross in preceded in death by brothers, Olin Cross, R.H. Cross and Kyle Cross; sisters, Marjorie Cross Ralph, Dorothy Cross Torbett, Martha Cross Lacy.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Norma Hughes Cross, Johnson City; Daughters, Diane Mullins and husband, Phil, Isle of Palms, SC, Pat Blakely and husband, Tom, Knoxville, Kay Cross Copp, Johnson City, Martha Cross, Johnson City; 7 grandchildren, Amy Allen and husband, Chris, Chuck Bower and wife, Christy, Ashley Askew and husband, Chad, Katherine McDonald and husband, Ben, Mary-Michael Conkin and husband, Mark, Martha-Wayne Fleming and husband, Brian, Emily Ann Jennings and husband, Matt; Twelve great grandchildren; one brother, Bill Cross and wife, Myrtle, Piney Flats.
The funeral service for Mr. Cross will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. Monday, January 16, 2012, with Dr. Bill Gwaltney, Mr. Chuck Bower and Dr. Tim Wallingford, Minister, officiating.
The family will receive friends Monday from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. in the Atrium of First Christian Church prior to the service in the sanctuary.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 17, from the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Boone Dam V.F.W and members of the Army National Guard. Active pallbearers will be Chris Allen, Chad Askew, Mark Conkin, Dan Cross, Brian Fleming, Mike Lacy, Ben McDonald and Phil Torbett. Honorary pallbearers will be, Charlie McCoy, Reno Burleson, Dr. Gil Rannick, Hugh Bellamy, Frank Meroney, Harvey Carrier, Don McKelmont, and Don Ward. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Appalachian Funeral Home at 9:30 A.M. Tuesday to travel in procession to the cemetery.
In lieu flowers memorial contributions may be made to Milligan College, P.O Box 500, Milligan College, TN 37682; or the CORE Residential, 409 W. Walnut Street, Johnson City, TN 37604.
Memories and Condolences may be shared online at www.appfh.net.
Appalachian Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is serving the Cross Family. (423) 928-6111.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S5233] Genealogy prepared by Art Smith (email address)
[S10352] Obituary - Harold Duane "Duane" Cross
[S6640] Genealogy prepared by Louminda (Roberts) Torbett (email address)
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S11797] Obituary - Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross
[S10926] Obituary - Kyle Alden Cross
[S11421] Obituary - Nancy Laura "Nannie" (Mottern) Cross
[S11189] Obituary - Martha Elizabeth (Cross) Lacy
[S11628] Obituary - Rice Hicks Cross, Jr

Family Explorer

Dorothy Magdalene Cross¹

F, #25950, b. 23 June 1917, d. 1 January 1997

Parents

Father	Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross (b. 6 February 1882, d. 5 December 1961)
Mother	Nancy Laura "Nannie" Mottern (b. 29 September 1888, d. 1 August 1985)

Pedigree Link

Family: Glenn Richard Torbett (b. 26 May 1915, d. 25 July 1989)

Son	Glenn Richard Torbett, Jr.+
Son	Phillip David Torbett+

BASIC FACTS

Dorothy Magdalene Cross was born on 23 June 1917 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4,1 She and Glenn Richard Torbett were married on 14 August 1942 in Jefferson Co., Tennessee.⁵ She died on 1 January 1997, at age 79, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^6,7,8,1 She was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^9,1

Dorothy Magdalene Cross was also known as Dorothy Magdalena Cross.^2,3,10,4 She had reference number 26227. She resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1961, 1985.)^11,12 She was enumerated on the census in Tennessee, Sullivan County (1920, 1930.) Her Social Security Number was 414-76-0751, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷

Citations

[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S7451] Genealogy prepared by Tim Cole (email address)
[S9007] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
[S2951] Cemetery Records - Monte Vista Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5017] Funeral Notice - Glenn Richard Torbett
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S11797] Obituary - Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross
[S11421] Obituary - Nancy Laura "Nannie" (Mottern) Cross