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OBITUARY - Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; May 3, 1993:

JOHN AKARD SELL

John Akard Sell, 82, 4003 Bristol Highway, died Sunday, May 2, 1993, at North Side Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Washington County, having lived most of his life in Johnson City.

Mr. Sell taught school for one year in Florida, then owned and operated a meat market in Johnson City. He was then active in chicken and dairy farming and later retired from the beef cattle business.

He was a Sunday School teacher and deacon at Snow Memorial Baptist for many years.

Mr. Sell was a son of the late John Alfred and Bettie Akard Sell. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Alice Reeves Sell; one son, Heyward Sell, Johnson City; two daughters, Susan Wheeler, Gray, and Jane Johnston, Orlando, Fla.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; May 3, 1993:

MORRIS-BAKER FUNERAL HOME

John Akard Sell

Funeral services for John Akard Sell, 82, 4003 Bristol Highway, who died Sunday, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the South Chapel of Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The Rev. John Perkins and the Rev. Ira Cunningham will officiate. Burial will follow graveside services at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Lyons, Steven Lyons, Robert Lyons, Jonathan Lyons, James Akard Wheeler, Daniel Sell, Andrew Sell and Harvey Bawgus. Family and friends will assemble at the grave site at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests that those wishing, may make memorial contributions to Billy Cummings Missionary in Mexico, 5002 Gallagher Roar (sic.), Laredo, Texas, 78041. Arrangements by Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Ave.

Obituary -- Johnson City Press; Johnson City, Tennessee; April 15, 2021:

Cherry Sell- Johnson City

Cherry Beth Taylor Sell, passed away on April 12, 2021, at her home in Johnson City, TN at the age of 70. She was a homemaker and excellent cook who enjoyed reading, making crafts, and decorating. She loved and adored her dog, Pepper.

Cherry is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Harry Taylor and Julia Ruth Shanks.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John Heyward Sell; daughters Katrina Sell of Johnson City and Jennifer Lynne Clark (Eddie Dwayne Clark) of Jonesborough; sons John Daniel Sell (April Boling Sell) of Blaine and William Andrew Sell (Joy Shankle Sell) of Cary, NC; grandchildren Zachary Thomas Simms of Kingsport, Amberly Damaris Bawgus and Bethany Lynne Bawgus of Johnson City, John Bralynn Sell, Hayden Embree Sell, and Amara Larken Sell of Blaine, and Gabriel Reeves Sell, Millie Rose Sell, and Hazel Mae Sell of Cary, NC; sister Barbara Stout (Bill Stout) of Jonesborough; and special friends Nancy and Nikki Simpson.

A private memorial service will be held.

Obituary -- Internet: https://www.tetrickfuneralhome.com/obituaries/James-Jim-Wheeler/#!/Obituary

James “Jim” L. Wheeler, Jr. 79, Gray, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at NHC Healthcare, Johnson City. A native of Johnson City, he was the son of the late J. L. and Thelma Hodges Wheeler. Jim attended Boones Creek Christian Church, Boones Creek. He loved his church and attending the Joy Sunday School Class there. Jim was a graduate of Science Hill High School Class of 1955. After retiring from Johnson City Power Board, he pursued many hobbies including learning to fly, painting and building model airplanes. He was a loving husband and father and cherished the joy of his life, his son, Jamie.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Susan Sell Wheeler; a son, James A. “Jamie” Wheeler, owner of Wheatland-Scapes; sister, Margaret “Peggy” Graybeal; sister in-law, Jane Johnston; brother in-law, Heyward Sell and wife Cherry; special McDonald’s Breakfast buddy Ed Schreck, who did so much for him; classmates who visited him from Science Hill; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at NHC Healthcare and especially to Caris Hospice, Johnson City for the care given to Jim.

For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be given in memory of Jim to Caris Hospice, 110A W. Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604.

The family requests the honor of your presence for a Celebration of Life Service for Jim Wheeler at 7:00PM on Monday, August 18, 2014 at Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services, Johnson City with Pastor David Clark officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00PM until the service hour.

Memories and condolences can be viewed and shared with the family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City, TN 37604 (423)610-7171 is honored to serve the Wheeler family.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James "Jim" L. Wheeler, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.

; Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; Monday, July 28, 1958; Page 5; (Newspapers.com):

Jane Akard Sell Becomes Bride of Robert Lyons

In a double ring ceremony performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Snow Chapel Baptist Church, Jane Alard Sell became the bride of Robert Gaines Lyons. The Rev. Fred Strouth officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Akard Sell, Knob Creek Road. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Erl Lyons, Rt. 5 Jonesboro.

Vows were spoken before an altar banked with fern, greenery and baskets of white gladioli and carnations. Burning tapirs in candelabra illuminated the wedding scene.

Nuptial music was presented by Doris Boy, soloist, and John Stout, pianist. Vocal selections were "O Promise Me," and "Because." The traditional wedding marches were played.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a dress of white satin designed with a jacket of Chantilly lace featuring a peter-pan collar and long sleeves ending in points over her wrists. Her veil of English illusion was attached to a crown of iridescent sequins and seed pearls. She carried a white Bible topped with a white orchid.

Susan Sell served as her sister's maid of honor. Her ballerina length dress was of orchid net over taffeta designed with a bouffant skirt. She carried a nosegay of white summer flowers, net and ribbon streamers.

The bridesmaid, Susan Broyles wore a ballerina length dress of pink net over Taffeta and carried a nosegay of white flowers. Flower girl, Loye Susan Dennison, Niece of the groom, was attired in green nylon dotted swiss with a short white veil trimmed with pink rose buds. Randy Bowman, nephew of the groom was ring bearer.

Bud Seal was best man. ushers were Don McCrackin and Rod Smith.

Mrs. Lyons was graduated from Boons Creek High School and attended East Tennessee State College.

Lyons, a graduate of Boones Creek High School, served two years in the United States Air Force and attended East Tennessee State College.

A reception was given at the church. Assisting were Mrs. Fred Strouth, Mrs. Charles Palmer, Mrs. Bill Sell, Margaret Bond, Patsy Staten and Mrs. Beryle Miller. Patsy Sell was in charge of the bride's book.

The couple will reside with the groom's parents after a wedding trip through the Smoky Mountains.

Obituary – Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; Wednesday, 5 MAR 1980, page 2 (Newspapers.com):

ROBERT G. LYONS

Robert G. “Bobby” Lyons, 41, Gray, died Monday evening in Bowman Gray Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. after a short illness.

He was a native of Washington County, and a son of the late Robert and Bessie Gage Lyons.

Mr. Lyons was the office manager for East Tennessee Production Credit, in Johnson City.

He was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church, Gray Ruritans and Gray Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jane Sell Lyons, of the home; four sons, Jeffrey, Steven, Bobby and Jonathan, two sisters, Mrs. Olivine Dennison, Gray, and Mrs. Peggy Bowman, Lakeland, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Gray is in charge.

U.S. Air Force service, two years enlistment.

Johnson City Press; Johnson City, Tennessee; Thursday, August 25, 1955; Page 24 (Newspapers.com):

Upstate Men Complete Basic Air Force Work

Two upstate airmen, one from near Jonesboro, and the other from near Mosheim, have completed Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex.

They are: Robert Gains Lyons, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lyons, R. 5, Jonesboro, and Roy Max Ownby, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ownby, Rt. 3, Mosheim.

Note from the genealogy prepared by Helmut Knee (Ancestry.com):

31 Jul 2010

Gray, Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Jeffrey was involved in a 2 vehicle crash near the intersection of Fordtown Rd. & Dark Hollow Rd.    His Ford F-250 crossed into the opposite lane striking a Dodge Caravan. Sharon Perkins (age 56) was killed. Injured were Jack Perkins III (age 27 - the driver), Jack Perkins Jr. (age 53) and an 18 month old girl. Jeffrey was injured. His blood alcohol level was measured at 0.28.

Jan 2012

Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Jeffrey was indicted on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, 2 counts of reckless aggravated assault & felony reckless endangerment. His lawyer was Mark Slagle.

Obituary -- Johnson City Press; Johnson City, Tennessee; Tuesday, August 28, 2012 (Genealogy prepared by Helmut Knee (Ancestry.com)):

Jeffrey Lyons, Jonesborough

Jeffrey Lyons, age 53, of Jonesborough passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 26, 2012.

He was a son of Jane Lyons Johnston and the late Bobby Lyons.

Jeff was an electrical engineer and a 1977 graduate of Daniel Boone High School. He was a caretaker of the land and animals. He loved his family.

In addition to his mother, Jane Lyons Johnston, he is also survived by his daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Lyons, of Gray, and her boyfriend, Victor Brooks; his son, Julian Reeves Lyons, of Gray, and his girlfriend, Erin Householder; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Steven and Shelley Lyons, of Jonesborough, Bobby and Crystal Lyons, of Gray, Jonathan and Darci Lyons, of Seymour, TN; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private family "Celebration of Life" will be held at a later date.

Gray Funeral Home is proud to serve the family of our friend, Jeff. www.grayfuneralhome.net 423-477-3171 or 239-6622

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE – Johnson City Press; Johnson City, Tennessee; Wednesday, September 5, 2012 (GenealogyBank.com):

Charges dropped due to death of defendant

Vehicular homicide and reckless endangerment charges against a Washington County man were dismissed this week after his attorney reported to a judge the man has died.

Jeffrey Lyons, 53, of Jonesborough, apparently passed away "unexpectedly" Aug. 26, according to a death notice that ran in the Johnson City Press.

Lyons was indicted in January on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, two counts of reckless aggravated assault and felony reckless endangerment. The charges stem from a two-vehicle crash July 31, 2010, around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Fordtown Road and Dark Hollow Road.

According to court documents, Lyons was driving a Ford F-250 on Fordtown Road when he crossed the center line and struck the driver's side of an oncoming Dodge Caravan.

Sharon Perkins, 56, a passenger in that van, was killed. The driver, Jack Perkins III, 27, and two other passengers, 53-year-old Jack Perkins Jr., and an 18-month-old girl, were injured.

Lyons also suffered serious injuries, and was unconscious when paramedics arrived on the scene.    On the way to the hospital, Lyons remained unconscious and unresponsive. Emergency personnel only found a faint pulse and had to put in a breathing tube to help Lyons breathe.

Lyons was also unconscious when medical staff took a blood sample that was later tested for alcohol or drugs at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation crime lab. That test showed Lyons' blood alcohol content was .25 - more than triple the legal limit of .08.

His attorney, Mark Slagle, had filed a motion earlier this year to suppress that blood evidence because he said it was retrieved illegally because Lyons was unable to refuse the test or submit voluntarily.

Lyons had been free on bond prior to his death.