Joan Christian
F, #145382, b. 25 December 1946, d. 2 June 2021
Biography
Joan Christian was born on 25 December 1946 in Tennessee; daughter of Robert Gale "Gale" and Ruth B. (Clonce) Christian. She married
John Reeves Sell, son of
William Edward Sell and
Elsie Mary Reeves, on 13 May 1969 in Scott Co., VA. Joan Christian and
John Reeves Sell were divorced. She died on 2 June 2021 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Joan Christian Honaker, age 74, of Kingsport, passed away on June 2, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family.
Joan was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time and shopping with her grandchildren. Her biggest love in life was her dog, Pepper. Joan was a loving mother and grandmother, who will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Gale and Ruth Christian; brother, Edward Christian; sisters, Dorothy Hester and Louise Gendron; and half- brother, Robert Christian
She is survived by her husband, Richard Honaker Sr.; daughter, Tonya Sell McMurray; son, Shawn Allen Drust; sisters, Jessie Gillenwater and Alma Bishop; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family of Joan wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Trisha Whitt and Amedisys Hospice for all the care shown during this time.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm in Highland Cemetery with Rev. Mickey Burton officiating. Anyone wishing to attend the service is asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:45 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent at www.christiansells.com.
She was buried in June 2021 in Highland Cemetery.
Joan Christian lived between 1994 and 2002 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.
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Cecil Edward King
M, #145384, b. 6 July 1909, d. 16 May 1977
Parents
Biography
Cecil Edward King was born on 6 July 1909 in La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA. He married
Mildred James Reeves, daughter of
James Miller Reeves, Jr., and
Ola Bertha Boyd, on 2 June 1933; Cecil and Mildred were both DeVault descendants. Cecil was a third great-grandson of Gabriel Davault and Mildred was a second great-granddaughter of Gabriel's brother Valentine "Felty" Davault. Cecil and Mildred were fourth cousins once removed. Cecil Edward King died on 16 May 1977 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.
He was buried in May 1977 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #111832099.
Cecil Edward King was also known as "Pappy" King. He lived on 19 April 1940 in 500 Lindsay Street, Bristol, VA.
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Citations
- [S5480] Bristol, ED 102-2, sheet 9B, Household 176, 1940 Federal Census, Bristol (Independent City), Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 4305.
James Reeves King
M, #145385, b. 19 May 1943, d. 8 May 1979
Parents
Biography
James Reeves King was born on 19 May 1943 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He died on 8 May 1979 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.
He was buried in May 1979 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #111832236.
James Reeves King was also known as "Jimmy" King. He lived in Miami, Dade Co., FL.
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Nancy Elizabeth King
F, #145386, b. 19 May 1943, d. 12 December 1999
Parents
Family: Dr. Edward Stephen Peneski
Biography
Nancy Elizabeth King was born on 19 May 1943 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. She married Dr. Edward Stephen Peneski on 20 June 1964 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. She died on 12 December 1999 in Pace, Santa Rosa Co., FL,
Per Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins (via Tracy DeVault):
"Nancy was more interested in the Reeves family research than any of our other relatives. She and I enjoyed sharing information for years. She once wrote that when they had hurricane warnings, she grabbed her genealogy notebooks to take to the shelter; she guarded them very carefully. We did not meet in person, but I felt I knew her well, and I shall continue to miss her very much. She was an accomplished seamstress; one of her hobbies was collecting thimbles. She took great pleasure in being a home-maker, and she was devoted to her husband, daughter and the relatives in Johnson City."
She was buried in December 1999 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #111832390.
Nancy Elizabeth King lived in 1988 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
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Wendy Elizabeth Penesk
F, #145388, b. 6 April 1965, d. 13 March 2011
Parents
Biography
Wendy Elizabeth Penesk was born on 6 April 1965 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. She married Lt. Eric M. Landblom on 13 August 2003 in San Marcos, San Diego Co., CA. She died on 13 March 2011 in California
Obituary -- The Union Tribune, San Deigo, California; Thursday, 17 mar 2011 (Findagrave.com):
Wendy Elizabeth (Penesk) Landblom
SAN MARCOS -- Wendy Elizabeth (Penesk) Landblom was born on April 6, 1965 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Edward S. Penesk and Nancy Elizabeth King. Wendy graduated from Point Loma High School in 1982. She attended San Diego State University in 1991 and received her Liberal Arts Degree. During the winter of 1991, Wendy moved to Pensacola, Florida and completed her Master Degree in Special Education in 1996. She taught grade school special education for eight years in Florida.
On August 13, 2003, Wendy and Lt. Eric M. Landblom were married in San Marcos, California before his deployment to Iraq. She started her teaching career in California that summer at Woodland Park Middle School in Special Education. The students at the middle school enjoyed Wendy's teaching skills for seven years. Wendy had a soft heart for her friends, students, and birds. Wendy enjoyed participating in 5k and half marathons. If it was a challenge, Wendy did it; snow skiing, sky diving, scuba diving, road biking and her last challenge was golfing. She spent many hours at the beaches in Florida and California.
On March 13th, 2011, Wendy lost her nine year battle with cancer. Wendy was survived by her husband, Captain Eric Landblom, (San Marcos, Calif.); and her father, Dr. Edward Penesk (Pensacola, Florida).
She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Elizabeth Penesk. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 19th, at South Mesa Chapel, Camp Pendleton, with a reception following at the South Mesa Staff NCO Club, Camp Pendleton. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com.
Wendy Elizabeth Penesk lived in 2001 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
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James Samuel King
M, #145390, b. 13 November 1874, d. 19 February 1964
Parents
Biography
James Samuel King was born on 13 November 1874 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN. He married
Edna Elizabeth Fulmer on 13 April 1899; Ceremony by Rev. R. F. King. He died on 19 February 1964 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.
He was buried in February 1964 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #110220617.
James Samuel King lived on 20 January 1920 in 117 West Holston Avenue, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.
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Citations
- [S1693] Johnson City Ward 2, Dist. 0208, sheet 17A, Dwelling 367, Family 379, 1920 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1770.
Edna Elizabeth Fulmer
F, #145391, b. 20 May 1880, d. 23 November 1962
Biography
Edna Elizabeth Fulmer was born on 20 May 1880 in Washington Co., TN; daughter of John Wesley and Trephenia Ann (Harvey) Fulmer. She married
James Samuel King, son of
Lafayette King and
Nancy Adaline Giesler, on 13 April 1899; Ceremony by Rev. R. F. King. Edna Elizabeth Fulmer died on 23 November 1962 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,
Obituary -- Johnson City Tennessee; November 24, 1962:
MRS. EDNA E. KING
Mrs. Edna E. King, 117 W. Holston Ave., died at 5:35 p.m. yesterday in Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Washington County, where she had spent her entire life.
She was a member of Munsey Memorial Methodist Church.
Survivors include the husband, James S. King; one son, Cecil E. of Johnson City; three daughters, Carmel King and Margaret King, both of the home, and Mrs. Ruth Hartley of Augusta, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. W. F. Caruthers and Mrs. Charlie Whitaker, both of Johnson City; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City, Tennessee; November 24, 1962:
KING, MRS. E. -- Funeral services for Mrs. Edna E. King, 117 W. Holston Ave., who died at 5:35 p. m. Friday at Memorial Hospital, will be held at 3:30 p. m. Sunday from Munsey Memorial Methodist Church, with Dr. R. H. Duncan, Virgil Anderson and Dr. James Canaday officiating. Interment will be in Monte Vista Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Raymond Caruthers, Stanley Denny, George Greenwell, Roy Brumit, Robert Brumit, Fred Brumit, E. L. Rowe and Vernon Hodge.
The Bertha Range Circle of the church and ICT girls of Science Hill High School will serve as flower bearers. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p. m. Saturday and will then be taken to the church one hour before the service. Kiser-Woodall is in charge.
She was buried in November 1962 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #110220679.
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Virginia May Hornaday
F, #145393, b. 12 April 1912, d. 31 July 1993
Biography
Virginia May Hornaday was born on 12 April 1912 in Calhoun Co., AR, daughter of John W. Hornaday or Hornady, and Nora May Wright.
1 She married
Arthur Lee Bradberry on 24 November 1937 in Ouachita Co., AR. She died on 31 July 1993 in Tennessee.
She was buried in August 1993 in Lakeside Cemetery, Stamps, Lafayette Co., AR, Findagrave #8251042.
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Citations
- [S5479] Prescott, ED 50-12, sheet 7A, Household 151, 1940 Federal Census, Nevada County, Arkansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 0158.
Alfred Lee Taylor
M, #145395, b. 13 July 1933, d. 11 October 2001
Biography
Alfred Lee Taylor was born on 13 July 1933 in Dante, Russell Co., VA; son of John and Ruby (Taylor) Taylor. He married Mary Ann King, daughter of
Cecil Edward King and
Mildred James Reeves, on 12 May 1955 in Central Baptist Church, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. Alfred Lee Taylor died on 11 October 2001 in Lake City, Columbia Co., FL.
He was cremated in 2001.
Alfred Lee Taylor began military service U.S. Air Force, service.
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William Catlett Reeves
M, #145400, b. 1 April 1837, d. 1 October 1837
Parents
Biography
William Catlett Reeves was born on 1 April 1837 in "Wheatland Farm", Johnson Co., TN. He died on 1 October 1837 in "Wheatland Farm", Johnson Co., TN.
He was buried in October 1837 in Devault Cemetery, Devault's Ford, Washington Co., TN.
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Rev. Nathaniel Green Taylor
M, #145401, b. 29 December 1819, d. 1 April 1887
Biography
Rev. Nathaniel Green Taylor was born on 29 December 1819 in Happy Valley, Blount Co., TN. He married
Emmaline Haynes. He died on 1 April 1887 in Happy Valley, Blount Co., TN,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
US Congressman. He was taught at private schools in Jonesboro, Tennessee before attending Princeton University. Admitted to the bar, he commenced law practice in Elizabethton, Tennessee before being elected as a Whig to fill the seat of Brookins Campbell in the 33rd Congress. Taylor ran unsuccessfully for re-election for the 34th Congress, but when Tennessee re-entered the Union in 1865 following the Civil War, he was elected to serve the 39th Congress as a member of the Unionist Party. His sons, Alfred Alexander Taylor and Robert Love Taylor, both served as US Congressmen and as Tennessee Governors, with Robert also serving in the US Senate.
Bio by: Dr. Bob Schneider.
He was buried in April 1887 in Old Taylor Cemetery, Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN, Findagrave #14939289.
Note: clergyman and Tennessee congressman.
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Emmaline Haynes
F, #145402, b. 20 April 1822, d. 16 November 1890
Biography
Emmaline Haynes was born on 20 April 1822 in Tennessee. She married
Rev. Nathaniel Green Taylor. She died on 16 November 1890 in Tennessee.
She was buried in November 1890 in Old Taylor Cemetery, Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN, Findagrave #23093726.
Emmaline Haynes was also known as "Emma" Haynes.
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Alfred Alexander Taylor
M, #145403, b. 6 August 1848, d. 25 November 1931
Parents
Biography
Alfred Alexander Taylor was born on 6 August 1848. He died on 25 November 1931.
Alfred Alexander Taylor was also known as "Alf" Taylor.
Note:
Governor of Tennessee during 1921 - 1923. Per Wikipedia:
"Taylor's great-grandfather, General Nathaniel Taylor (1771–1816), served during the War of 1812. Another great-grandfather, Landon Carter (1760–1800), was a Revolutionary War veteran for whom Carter County was named. Taylor's uncle, Landon Carter Haynes, was a leading East Tennessee Democrat during the Civil War, and served in the Confederate Senate. Taylor was a cousin of Nathaniel Edwin Harris, who served as Governor of Georgia from 1915 to 1917.
Taylor married Jennie Anderson in 1881, and they had ten children together. Their son, Robert Love Taylor (1899–1987), named for Alfred's brother, became a United States federal judge."
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Robert Love Taylor
M, #145404, b. 31 July 1850, d. 31 March 1912
Parents
Biography
Robert Love Taylor was born on 31 July 1850. He died on 31 March 1912.
Robert Love Taylor was also known as "Bob" Taylor.
Note:
Governor of Tennessee during 1887 - 1891. Per Wikipedia:
"Taylor's great-grandfather, General Nathaniel Taylor (1771–1816), served during the War of 1812.[3]:17 Another great-grandfather, Landon Carter (1760–1800), was a Revolutionary War veteran for whom Carter County was named. Taylor's father, Nathaniel Green Taylor (1819–1887), served two terms in Congress (1853–1855 and 1866–1867), and published poetry and religious essays. Taylor's brother, Alfred, served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (1889–1895), and one term as Governor of Tennessee (1921–1923). Nathaniel Edwin Harris, who served as Governor of Georgia from 1915 to 1917, was a first cousin of Taylor.
Taylor married Sarah Baird in 1878, and they had five children. After she died in 1900, he married Alice Hill. This second marriage ended in divorce after a few years. The Comet newspaper in Johnson City had reported on May 5, 1904 that Governor Taylor had been divorced from his wife who filed charges of "abandonment and desertion, and failure to provide" against Taylor.
Taylor was married for a third time to Mamie St. John in 1904.
Taylor and Sarah's daughter Katherine Baird Taylor married Matthew Hillsman "Red" Taylor; their son Peter Taylor became an award-winning writer."
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Mary Eva Taylor
F, #145405, b. 28 March 1855, d. 2 February 1960
Parents
Biography
Mary Eva Taylor was born on 28 March 1855 in Carter Co., TN. She married
Ethelbert Dudley Jobe on 8 February 1877 in Carter Co., TN, 13 children. She died on 2 February 1960 in Happy Valley, Blount Co., TN.
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Ethelbert Dudley Jobe
M, #145406, b. 13 May 1849, d. 19 August 1904
Biography
Ethelbert Dudley Jobe was born on 13 May 1849 in Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN. He married
Mary Eva Taylor, daughter of
Rev. Nathaniel Green Taylor and
Emmaline Haynes, on 8 February 1877 in Carter Co., TN, 13 children. Ethelbert Dudley Jobe died on 19 August 1904 in Happy Valley, Blount Co., TN.
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Rhoda Beatrice "Beatrice" Reeves
F, #145407, b. 6 August 1877, d. 23 July 1963
Parents
Biography
Rhoda Beatrice "Beatrice" Reeves was born on 6 August 1877 in Tennessee.
1 She married
George Powell Simcox, son of
Samuel Simcox and
Sarah Adelia Powell, on 18 October 1910,
; George was first married to Mary "Mollie" Sanders (1878 - 1909) on 25 DEC 1897. They had two daughters, Charlotte and Edith.
Newspaper announcement:
SIMCOX-REEVES
WEDDING CEREMONY
Wednesday at 3 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sensabaugh, Mr. George P. Simcox and Miss Beatrice Reeves were united in marriage. Dr. W. S. Neighbors being the officiating minister. Mr. Simcox holds a responsible position with the Southern railway company and is a man of sterling worth. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Simcox of Knoxville and is to be congratulated on winning so lovely a bride. Mrs. Simcox is the eldest daughter of Mr.and Mrs. John D. Reeves, her mother being a sister of Senator Robert L. Taylor.
The bride is very popular among a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Simcox after taking a honeymoon tour, will reside in Johnson City.
Rhoda Beatrice "Beatrice" Reeves died on 23 July 1963 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,
Obituary -- Press-Chronicle (Johnson City, TN); July 24, 1963:
RHODA BEATRICE SIMCOX
BULLS GAP -- Rhoda Beatrice Simcox of Bulls Gap, died at Memorial Hospital yesterday evening after an extended illness.
Mrs. Simcox was a native of Johnson City and was the daughter of the late John D. and Rhoda Taylor Reeves. She was a niece of former governors Bob and Alf Taylor.
She was a teacher in Johnson City at the old Barton School and at Princeton School prior to moving to Bulls Gap in 1911. She was a member of Bulls Gap Methodist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Fleming, Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. Albert Middleton, San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Hobert Rice, Knoxville; two brothers, E. C. Reeves, Abingdon, Va., and John D. Reeves, Johnson City; two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Sensabaugh, Knoxville, and Mrs. Roland Craig, Abingdon, Va.; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Morris Funeral Home is in charge.
NOTE: Mrs. Albert Middleton (Charlotte Irene Simcox) and Mrs. Hobert Rice (Edith O. Simcox) were step-daughters.
FUNERAL NOTICE - Press-Chronicle (Johnson City, TN); July 25, 1963:
SIMCOX, RHODA B. -- Funeral services for Rhoda B. Simcox of Bulls Gap, who died in memorial Hospital Tuesday evening, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday from the Bulls Gap Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Stanley Harrison and the Rev. Charles Ward. The body will remain at Morris Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 'til 9 p.m. Wednesday and will be taken to the church one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery at 4:30 p.m. with the following pallbearers: John Reeves Jr., Jack Reeves; David Reeves, James Vance, Cecil King, and jack Fox. Morris Funeral Home in charge.
She was buried in July 1963 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #113300206.
Rhoda Beatrice "Beatrice" Reeves lived in 1920 in Bulls Gap, Hawkins Co., TN.
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Citations
- [S465] Johnson City, Dist. 0150, sheet 19B, Dwelling 359, Family 381, 1900 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1603; FHL #1241603.
George Powell Simcox
M, #145408, b. 2 March 1877, d. 28 April 1928
Parents
Biography
George Powell Simcox was born on 2 March 1877 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He married
Rhoda Beatrice "Beatrice" Reeves, daughter of
John DeVault Reeves and
Rhoda Emma Taylor, on 18 October 1910,
; George was first married to Mary "Mollie" Sanders (1878 - 1909) on 25 DEC 1897. They had two daughters, Charlotte and Edith.
Newspaper announcement:
SIMCOX-REEVES
WEDDING CEREMONY
Wednesday at 3 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sensabaugh, Mr. George P. Simcox and Miss Beatrice Reeves were united in marriage. Dr. W. S. Neighbors being the officiating minister. Mr. Simcox holds a responsible position with the Southern railway company and is a man of sterling worth. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Simcox of Knoxville and is to be congratulated on winning so lovely a bride. Mrs. Simcox is the eldest daughter of Mr.and Mrs. John D. Reeves, her mother being a sister of Senator Robert L. Taylor.
The bride is very popular among a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Simcox after taking a honeymoon tour, will reside in Johnson City.
George Powell Simcox died on 28 April 1928 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN,
Obituary -- Knoxville, Tennessee:
GEORGE P. SIMCOX
George P. Simcox, 50, died at the home of his brother-in-law, J. W. Sensabaugh, 2049 Magnolia avenue, at 12:45 a.m. today.
He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Hobart Rice, Misses Charlotte, Roberta and Catherine, of Bulls Gap, Tenn.; his father, Samuel Simcox; one brother, Clyde Simcox, of Pennsylvania; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Cooper, Atlantic City, N. J., Mrs. Sanford Crouch of Florida, and Mrs Coney Yoe.
He was buried in 1928 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #113300227.
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Samuel Simcox
M, #145409, b. 21 May 1847, d. 24 January 1930
Biography
Samuel Simcox was born on 21 May 1847 in Tipton, Staffordshire, England. He married
Sarah Adelia Powell on 17 May 1871 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. He died on 24 January 1930 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.
He was buried in January 1930 in Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #134992133.
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Sarah Adelia Powell
F, #145410, b. 19 May 1853, d. 19 June 1922
Biography
Sarah Adelia Powell was born on 19 May 1853 in Tennessee. She married
Samuel Simcox on 17 May 1871 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. She died on 19 June 1922 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.
She was buried in June 1922 in Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #76933981.
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