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Annie Mae Willis

Female 1890 - 1968  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Annie Mae Willis was born 9 Jul 1890, North Carolina; died 19 Feb 1968; was buried Lee Cemetery, Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Annie — Joseph Jefferson Gowans. Joseph (son of Daniel H. Gowan and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Cogdill) was born 30 Oct 1882, North Carolina; died Dec 1964; was buried Lee Cemetery, Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Dona Gowans  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1910, Tennessee; died Bef 11 Feb 2008.
    2. 3. Mary E. Gowans  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jan 1916, Tennessee; died 7 Jun 2011, Baptist Convalescent Center; was buried 10 Jun 2011, Stokelys Chapel Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    3. 4. Josie Gowans  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1919, Tennessee; died Bef 7 Jun 2011.
    4. 5. Opal Gowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jan 1923; died 11 Feb 2008, Baptist Convalescent Center; was buried 15 Feb 2008, Clark Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    5. 6. Bonnie Inez Gowans  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1925; died 13 Aug 1999; was buried Lee Cemetery, Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    6. 7. Ruth Victoria "Vick" Gowans  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 11 Feb 2008.
    7. 8. Edna Gowans  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jun 1933; died 23 May 1973, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    8. 9. Ila Lee Gowans  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 10. Eula Gowans  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Dona Gowans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born Abt 1910, Tennessee; died Bef 11 Feb 2008.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 1, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Dona married James Woody 26 Sep 1926, Cocke County, Tennessee. James was born Abt 1900, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Joe Estel Woody  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1929, Tennessee.
    2. 12. Furman Woody  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1932, Tennessee.
    3. 13. Erdine "Dean" Woody  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1934, Tennessee.
    4. 14. Imogene "Jean" Woody  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1936, Tennessee.
    5. 15. Mary Lou Woody  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Mary E. Gowans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born 4 Jan 1916, Tennessee; died 7 Jun 2011, Baptist Convalescent Center; was buried 10 Jun 2011, Stokelys Chapel Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Mary married Carl Ford 6 Apr 1940, Cocke County, Tennessee. Carl was born Abt 1915; died Bef 5 Dec 2005. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Irene Ford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1941; died 5 Dec 2005; was buried Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    2. 17. Charles Walter Ford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1944; died 15 Sep 2014; was buried 18 Sep 2014, Stokelys Chapel Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

  3. 4.  Josie Gowans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born Abt 1919, Tennessee; died Bef 7 Jun 2011.

    Josie married Lafayette Moore 17 Feb 1940, Cocke County, Tennessee. Lafayette was born Abt 1910. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Opal GowanOpal Gowan Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born 17 Jan 1923; died 11 Feb 2008, Baptist Convalescent Center; was buried 15 Feb 2008, Clark Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Opal married William B. Worley 6 Feb 1943, Cocke County, Tennessee. William (son of Tony Worley and Lora Hester Ford) was born 29 Mar 1925; died 17 Dec 2003, Orlando, Florida; was buried 22 Dec 2003, Chapel Hill Cemetery, Orlando, Florida. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Imogene Worley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Dec 1944; died 21 Mar 2001; was buried 26 Mar 2001, Clark Cemetery.
    2. 19. Lora Mae Worley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Sep 1945.
    3. 20. William Arnold Worley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1949.
    4. 21. Donald Worley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jun 1951; died 12 Mar 2013, Hartford, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 15 Mar 2013, Blacks Community Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    5. 22. Willie G. Worley  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 21 Mar 2001.
    6. 23. Nona Worley  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Bonnie Inez Gowans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born 28 May 1925; died 13 Aug 1999; was buried Lee Cemetery, Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Bonnie married Charlie Grigsby 6 Jun 1943, Cocke County, Tennessee. Charlie (son of Dewey Waitsel Grigsby and Latha Ellen Clark) was born 21 Aug 1921, Tennessee; died 17 Mar 1989, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Lee Cemetery, Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Ila Burdell Grigsby  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Clara Mae Grigsby  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Mar 1948; died 1 Jul 2017, Physicians Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Jul 2017, Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    3. 26. Monroe Grigsby  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 7.  Ruth Victoria "Vick" Gowans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) died Bef 11 Feb 2008.

  7. 8.  Edna Gowans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born 28 Jun 1933; died 23 May 1973, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Edna married John Franklin Smith 9 Dec 1958, Cocke County, Tennessee. John (son of James Barnett Smith and Eliza Racina "Ricie" Clark) was born 15 Apr 1919; died 27 May 1994. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Joseph Franklin Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jan 1950.

  8. 9.  Ila Lee Gowans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1)

    Ila married Goldman Seay 29 Jul 1944, Cocke County, Tennessee. Goldman (son of Leonard Seay and Ora Amanda Willis) was born 21 Nov 1925, Tennessee; died 21 Oct 2007, V A Hospital, Johnson City, Tennessee; was buried 23 Oct 2007, Lee Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Orville Seay  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 29. Roger Seay  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 10.  Eula Gowans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1)

    Eula married Lewis Willis 15 Sep 1948, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Joe Estel Woody Descendancy chart to this point (2.Dona2, 1.Annie1) was born Abt 1929, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 1, Cocke County, Tennessee


  2. 12.  Furman Woody Descendancy chart to this point (2.Dona2, 1.Annie1) was born Abt 1932, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 1, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Furman — Mary Esther Seay. Mary (daughter of Enos Seay and Della L. Clark) was born Abt 1925, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  3. 13.  Erdine "Dean" WoodyErdine "Dean" Woody Descendancy chart to this point (2.Dona2, 1.Annie1) was born Abt 1934, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 1, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Erdine married Lon Ball 26 Apr 1950, Cocke County, Tennessee. Lon (son of Lewis J. Ball and Dora Algia Banks) was born 18 Sep 1930, Tennessee; died 4 Apr 2014; was buried 8 Apr 2014, Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Connie Ball  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Oct 1951, Cocke County, Tennessee.

  4. 14.  Imogene "Jean" Woody Descendancy chart to this point (2.Dona2, 1.Annie1) was born Abt 1936, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 1, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Imogene — Henderson. [Group Sheet]


  5. 15.  Mary Lou Woody Descendancy chart to this point (2.Dona2, 1.Annie1)

    Mary — Ralph Epperson. [Group Sheet]


  6. 16.  Irene Ford Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Annie1) was born 4 Feb 1941; died 5 Dec 2005; was buried Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Irene married Hal Ray Allen 9 Jan 1967, Cocke County, Tennessee. Hal (son of Frank Allen and Lillie Clevenger) was born 14 Aug 1937, Tennessee; died 23 Jan 1979, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Carlene L. Allen  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 17.  Charles Walter Ford Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Annie1) was born 18 Nov 1944; died 15 Sep 2014; was buried 18 Sep 2014, Stokelys Chapel Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Charles married Janice Marie Rainwater 6 Nov 1964, Jefferson County, Tennessee. (daughter of Lonnie Lloyd Rainwater and Nellie Victoria Edmonds) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Charles Ricky Ford  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Vicki Ford  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 18.  Imogene Worley Descendancy chart to this point (5.Opal2, 1.Annie1) was born 18 Dec 1944; died 21 Mar 2001; was buried 26 Mar 2001, Clark Cemetery.

    Imogene — Jenkins. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 34. Jeff Jenkins  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 12 Mar 2013.

    Imogene — Frank Petrey. [Group Sheet]


  9. 19.  Lora Mae Worley Descendancy chart to this point (5.Opal2, 1.Annie1) was born 20 Sep 1945.

    Lora — R. L. Stokely. R. (son of Hugh David Bradshaw and Tessie Jane Stokely) was born 28 Jul 1945. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 35. Randell Stokely  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Oct 1954.
    2. 36. Willie Ray Stokely  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 May 1968.
    3. 37. James Stokely  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 38. Anthony Stokely  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 20.  William Arnold Worley Descendancy chart to this point (5.Opal2, 1.Annie1) was born 1 Apr 1949.

    William — Jennie Mae Orr. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Linda Worley  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 40. Jerry Worley  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 41. Joseph Worley  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 42. Arlene Worley  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 21.  Donald WorleyDonald Worley Descendancy chart to this point (5.Opal2, 1.Annie1) was born 15 Jun 1951; died 12 Mar 2013, Hartford, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 15 Mar 2013, Blacks Community Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Donald married Barbara Mathis 15 Dec 1972, Cocke County, Tennessee; divorced 27 Mar 1986, Cocke County, Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Jack Mathis and Chattie Nell Stokely) was born 1955. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 43. Stephnie Worley  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. Donald Travis Worley  Descendancy chart to this point

    Donald married Willa Dean Black 1 Oct 1996, Cocke County, Tennessee. (daughter of Conley Black and Rosie Irene Mooneyham) [Group Sheet]


  12. 22.  Willie G. Worley Descendancy chart to this point (5.Opal2, 1.Annie1) died Bef 21 Mar 2001.

  13. 23.  Nona Worley Descendancy chart to this point (5.Opal2, 1.Annie1)

    Nona married Elmer Houston Stokely Abt 1968. Elmer (son of Joseph Allen Emmett Stokely and Ola Mae Turner) was born 5 May 1946, Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 2001; was buried Clark Cemetery, Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  14. 24.  Ila Burdell Grigsby Descendancy chart to this point (6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

    Ila married Billy Gene Jones 22 Jan 1967, Cocke County, Tennessee. Billy (son of Mike Occonner Jones and Viola Stokely) was born 28 Aug 1948; died 8 Jan 2014, Newport Medical Center, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 11 Jan 2014, Estill Stokely Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 45. Mike O'Conner Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jan 1968; died 5 Mar 2010; was buried 9 Mar 2010, Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    2. 46. Billy Ray Jones  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 47. Charlie Gene Jones  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 48. Joe Jones  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 49. Pam Jones  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 50. Natasha Jones  Descendancy chart to this point

    Ila married Bennie Ray Mitchell 18 Mar 1993, Hawkins County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 51. Johnny Mitchell  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 52. Roger Mitchell  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 53. Willie Mitchell  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 54. Beattie Mitchell  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 55. Crystal G. Mitchell  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 56. Ester R. Mitchell  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 25.  Clara Mae Grigsby Descendancy chart to this point (6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1) was born 23 Mar 1948; died 1 Jul 2017, Physicians Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Jul 2017, Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Clara married James Perry Wilburn 16 Jun 1969, Cocke County, Tennessee. James (son of Earnest Lewis Wilburn and Eula Mae "Kate" Stokely) was born 20 Sep 1938; died 1 Jan 2012; was buried 3 Jan 2012, Stokely Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. Lonnie Wilburn  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 58. Ernestine Wilburn  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 59. Jason Wilburn  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 26.  Monroe Grigsby Descendancy chart to this point (6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

  17. 27.  Joseph Franklin Smith Descendancy chart to this point (8.Edna2, 1.Annie1) was born 5 Jan 1950.

  18. 28.  Orville Seay Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ila2, 1.Annie1)

    Orville — Jennette. [Group Sheet]


  19. 29.  Roger Seay Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ila2, 1.Annie1)

    Roger — Janice. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 30.  Connie BallConnie Ball Descendancy chart to this point (13.Erdine3, 2.Dona2, 1.Annie1) was born 3 Oct 1951, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    The City of Newport Mayor - Mr. Connie Ball


    City of Newport Mayor, Mr. Connie BallMr. Ball was Alderman 1995-1998;
    Vice-Mayor 1999-2005; and
    was appointed Mayor July 19, 2005.

    His goals for the city include the following:

    * City and County Governments work together as a team;
    * Strengthen our education programs and recruitment of a higher education program for our children;
    * Provide a stronger tax base and better paying jobs through the recruitment of more businesses and industry into the area.
    * Leadership focused on making decisions that are best for all the people;
    * Competitive employee funding and benefits;
    * Develop and implement a long-range consolidated plan;
    * Provide a safer environments for our citizens.
    * Build a positive attitude about our community based on stronger morals and values.

    Personal Profile:

    * Married to Marsha Hurley Ball
    * Have two children Jessica Ball and Connie (CJ) Ball Jr.
    * City resident for 48 years.

    Community Involvement:

    * Member of Task force for Child Advocacy CenterAward to Mayor Ball from Newport Grammar School Cheerleaders.
    * Board of Directors - Smoky Mountain Country Club
    * Board of Directors - Newport Regional Planning Commission
    * Director of Cocke County Elementary Athletic Association
    * Member of Newport Church of Christ
    * Former Member Board of Directors - Boys and Girls Glub
    * Former Member - Newport Kiwanis Club
    * Member of Economic Development Commission,
    * Member - Cocke County Partnership
    * Member - Downtain Merchants Association
    * Principal - Edgemont Elementary School
    * Mayor Ball received his Mayor's Name Plate and the Newport Grammar School's Cheerleaders Honor plaque at his Reception on August 9, 2005 from the Board of Aldermen. These will hang at two of the entrances to the City of Newport, one on Highway 321 and the other on Highway 25/70.

    Connie married Marsha Lynn Hurley 27 Nov 1975, Cocke County, Tennessee. (daughter of Gray "Junior" Hurley, Jr. and Emma Ruth Radar) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 60. Connie "CJ" Ball, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 61. Jessica Amy Ball  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 31.  Carlene L. Allen Descendancy chart to this point (16.Irene3, 3.Mary2, 1.Annie1)

    Carlene married Christopher Keifer 24 Nov 1989, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 62. Corey Keifer  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 32.  Charles Ricky Ford Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 3.Mary2, 1.Annie1)

  4. 33.  Vicki Ford Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 3.Mary2, 1.Annie1)

    Vicki — Daniels. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 63. Lacey Daniels  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 34.  Jeff Jenkins Descendancy chart to this point (18.Imogene3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1) died Bef 12 Mar 2013.

  6. 35.  Randell Stokely Descendancy chart to this point (19.Lora3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1) was born 28 Oct 1954.

    Randell — Karen Yvonne Shepherd. (daughter of Glenn Shepherd and Reva Elaine Fish) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 64. Seth Stokely  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 65. Matt Stokely  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 66. Carrie Stokely  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 36.  Willie Ray StokelyWillie Ray Stokely Descendancy chart to this point (19.Lora3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1) was born 27 May 1968.

    Willie married Linda Gail Sane 31 Aug 1991, Cocke County, Tennessee; divorced 14 Apr 2008, Cocke County, Tennessee. Linda (daughter of Maudella E.) was born 27 Feb 1966. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 67. Christopher "Buddy" Stokely  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 68. Christy Sane  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 69. Twanna Stokely  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 37.  James StokelyJames Stokely Descendancy chart to this point (19.Lora3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1)

  9. 38.  Anthony Stokely Descendancy chart to this point (19.Lora3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1)

  10. 39.  Linda Worley Descendancy chart to this point (20.William3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1)

    Linda — Blackwell. [Group Sheet]


  11. 40.  Jerry Worley Descendancy chart to this point (20.William3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1)

  12. 41.  Joseph Worley Descendancy chart to this point (20.William3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1)

  13. 42.  Arlene Worley Descendancy chart to this point (20.William3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1)

    Arlene — Walker. [Group Sheet]


  14. 43.  Stephnie Worley Descendancy chart to this point (21.Donald3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1)

    Stephnie — Chad Holt. [Group Sheet]


  15. 44.  Donald Travis Worley Descendancy chart to this point (21.Donald3, 5.Opal2, 1.Annie1)

  16. 45.  Mike O'Conner Jones Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1) was born 27 Jan 1968; died 5 Mar 2010; was buried 9 Mar 2010, Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.

  17. 46.  Billy Ray Jones Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

    Billy — Amber. [Group Sheet]


  18. 47.  Charlie Gene Jones Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

    Charlie — Donna. [Group Sheet]


  19. 48.  Joe Jones Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

  20. 49.  Pam Jones Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

    Pam — George McAmis. [Group Sheet]


  21. 50.  Natasha Jones Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

    Natasha — Ken Nicol. [Group Sheet]


  22. 51.  Johnny Mitchell Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

  23. 52.  Roger Mitchell Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

  24. 53.  Willie Mitchell Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

  25. 54.  Beattie Mitchell Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

  26. 55.  Crystal G. Mitchell Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

    Crystal married Jesse C. Cavett 3 Jun 1998, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  27. 56.  Ester R. Mitchell Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ila3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

    Ester married Gerald D. Lundy 14 Feb 1997, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  28. 57.  Lonnie Wilburn Descendancy chart to this point (25.Clara3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

    Lonnie — Christie. [Group Sheet]


  29. 58.  Ernestine Wilburn Descendancy chart to this point (25.Clara3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)

    Ernestine — Raymond Romines. [Group Sheet]


  30. 59.  Jason Wilburn Descendancy chart to this point (25.Clara3, 6.Bonnie2, 1.Annie1)


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