Erdine "Dean" Woody

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]

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]

Connie — Tiffany. [Group Sheet]