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     Macel Coilla Meredith was born on 19 November 1907 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Oscar Meredith and Maranda Jane Fine.¹
Note: Kingsport Times; Kingsport, Tennessee; Thursday, January 12, 1928; Page 6 (Newspapers.com):

Miss Macel Meredith is seriously ill at her home on Hill street.

Macel Coilla Meredith died on 27 April 1928 at Washington Co., TN, at age 20. Cause of death: pulmonary tuberculosis. She was buried in 1928 at Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #113087202.

     Sampson Patton Meredith was born on 29 January 1879 at Stinking Creek, Campbell Co., TN, WW I draft registration.¹ He married Sarah E. Reynolds on 27 October 1901 at Campbell Co., TN. Sampson Patton Meredith died on 16 October 1971 at Campbell Co., TN, at age 92. He was buried in October 1971 at Meredith Cemetery, Pioneer, Campbell Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 23829335.

     Sarah Taylor Meredith married Martin S. Ayars.

     Truman Bullard Meredith was born circa 1853 at Virginia. He married Ella Raider. Truman Bullard Meredith died on 24 December 1982 at Pulaski Co., VA.

     Willard A. Meredith was born on 30 October 1912 at Campbell Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Sampson Patton Meredith and Sarah E. Reynolds.¹ Willard A. Meredith was graduated at Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY; Cumberland College, B.Sc. He married Virginia Lee Carrier, daughter of Frederick Haynes Carrier and Verda Louise Staples, on 27 March 1941 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, ceremony by Rev. Dr. W. R. Rigell, pastor of Central Baptist Church of Johnson City, at his home. Willard A. Meredith died on 2 February 2002 at Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 89 Obituary, Bristol Herald Courier, 3 FEB 2002:

MEREDITH, WILLARD A. BLUFF CITY -- Willard A. Meredith, 89, of 310 Whitehead Road died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Campbell County, Tenn., but had lived most of his life in the Bluff City area, and was a son of the late Sampson and Sarah Reynolds Meredith. He was a graduate of Cumberland College, Williamsburg, Ky., and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he was a member of Phi Delta Kappa Honorary Academic Society. He was a former vocational agricultural teacher at Bluff City High School and Sullivan East High School. He received local, state and national recognition for outstanding work in the Future Farmers of America, of which he received a National Honorary Degree. Mr. Meredith was a member of Piney Flats Baptist Church, Piney Flats. He was also a member of Zollicoffer Lodge 444, Bluff City, and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite and Jericho Shrine Temple. Survivors include his wife, Virginia L. Meredith of the home; one son, Frederick Meredith of Piney Flats; one daughter, Lynn Bennett of Franklin, Tenn; two brothers, John Meredith of Alabama, and R.L. Meredith of Caryville, Tenn; five grandsons, Scott Bennett, Mark Bennett, Joel Meredith, Joshua Meredith, Justin Meredith; one granddaughter, Kristen Meredith Bishop; and three great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Sarah Grace and Meredith Anne Bennett. Graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, from Morning View Cemetery, Bluff City, with Dr. Allen Davis and Rev. Frederick Meredith officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Active pallbearers will be selected from Mr. Meredith's grandsons and grandson-in- law, Joel Bishop. The family will receive friends Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, from 6 until 8 p.m. from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Piney Flats Baptist Church Building Fund, 100 Cherry St., Piney Flats, TN 37686.

     Willard Frederick Meredith was also known as "Fred". He was born on 30 October 1946 at Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN. He was the son of Willard A. Meredith and Virginia Lee Carrier. Willard Frederick Meredith died on 15 January 2009 at Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 62 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Fred Meredith went to rest in the arms of Jesus.

He was a native of Bluff City, TN. He was a faithful and loving husband for 40 years and an exceptional father and grandfather.

He graduated from Sullivan East High School and ETSU. Frederick had a varied career; he worked for Fisher Scientific Company and the American Red Cross of Charlotte, NC before being called in to the ministry. Afterwards Frederick was the Vice President of Christian Believers United of Montreat, NC in addition to working on the staff of the Inn of the Last Resort in Franklin, NC. He was the U.S. Director of Education for the International Christian Embassy in Israel. He served as the Director of Chaplain Training for Raceway Ministries overseeing campground ministries. He was also a Volunteer Leader with the Rapid Response Team of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association where he was instrumental in staging relief for hurricane Katrina. He was one of the first non-governmental individuals allowed on campus following the VA Tech Massacre. His most recent ministry was as a chaplain with Amedisys Hospice in Elizabethton, TN for 5 years. Frederick loved people and was a compassionate and caring man, always willing to serve the body of Christ where needed. He was a gifted Bible teacher, and enjoyed teaching on servant-hood and educating the church concerning our debt to Israel and the Jewish People. His presence has made a marked influence on our community and he will be missed greatly by family and friends.

Preceding him in death was his father, Willard Meredith.

Surviving are his wife, Jeni Williams Meredith; his mother Virginia Lee Meredith and children; Kristen M. Bishop and husband Joel of Little Rock AR, Joel C. Meredith of Nashville, TN, Joshua F. Meredith and wife Laura of Huntersville, NC, and Justin Meredith of Piney Flats, TN; 4 grandchildren; sister, Lynn Bennett and husband Willis of Franklin, TN; cousins, Haynes Miller, Phyllis Eldridge, Connie Sisk, and Elizabeth Carrier; and 2 nephews Mark and Scott Bennett.

He was buried in January 2009 at Morning View Cemetery, Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 32952836.

     William Oscar Meredith was born on 6 November 1875 at Tennessee.¹ He married Maranda Jane Fine in 1898.¹ William Oscar Meredith died on 17 July 1955 at Washington Co., TN, at age 79

Obituary -- Johnson City Press; Johnson City, Tennessee; Monday, July 18, 1955; Page 2 (Newspapers.com):

William Oscar Meredith, 80, Rt. 4. Jonesboro, died in the Tate Convalescent Home at 10:30 a.m. yesterday.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Miranda Jane Meredith; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Kite of Winston-Salem, N.C; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home is in charge.

He was buried in July 1955 at Glenwood Cemetery, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #113087403.

     Anna Elizabeth Mergerdt married Isaac Kauffman, son of Michael Kauffman and Anna Brendli, on 18 February 1676 at Steffisberg, Canton Bern, Switzerland.

     Margaret Merideth married John Williams.

     Tena Merilat was born on 21 February 1877.¹ She married Owen Miles Shirk, son of Jacob Balmer Shirk and Anna Elizabeth Gotschall, on 31 December 1896.¹

     Robert Merker married Clara Triem, daughter of Jacob Triem and Margarette Ammann, on 1 March 1888.

     Rosina Merkofer married Samuel Mitchell in February 1892 at Washington Co., IN.

     Emma Merle married Joseph Benton Lain, son of James Jackson Lain and Hannah Snyder, on 1 March 1901.¹

     Walter Joseph Mernik was born on 18 August 1922. He married Marybell Bessie Zander, daughter of Hugo Otto William Zander and Ellen Charlotte Ort. Walter Joseph Mernik died on 14 August 1997 at Spanish Fort, Baldwin Co., AL, at age 74. He was buried in August 1997 at Memory Gardens of Fairhope, Fairhope, Baldwin Co., AL, Findagrave #41185920.

     Barbara Jean Merrell was born on 8 October 1933 at Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, Indiana Certificate of Birth No. 39191 dated 1 NOV 1933, shows father Glenn Merrill, age 21, and maiden name of mother Fern Miller, age 18.¹ She was the daughter of Glen Meredith Merrell and Fern Bessie Miller. Barbara Jean Merrell married Roscoe Ray Newlon Jr., son of Roscoe Ray Newlon and Mary Lucretia Payne, on 24 July 1953 at Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. Barbara Jean Merrell died on 4 June 1992 at Howard Co. (probably), IN, at age 58 Dates per SSDI, last residence Kokomo. She was buried in June 1992 at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, Findagrave #102837777.

     Glen Meredith Merrell was born on 12 January 1913 at Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. He married Fern Bessie Miller circa 1931, On her Social Security Application and Claims Index record, it shows she updated her surname from Miller to Merrell in November 1936, then to Ewbank in July 1939, then to Carmack in October 1941, then to Newlon in December 1946, then to Smith on 25 March 1976. Glen Meredith Merrell died on 6 February 1993 at age 80. He was buried in February 1993 at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, Findagrave #102643425.

     Grace Agnes Merrifield was born on 9 January 1907 at Van Meter, Dallas Co., IA.¹ She married James Oliver Warren Shipman on 23 June 1929 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.¹ Grace Agnes Merrifield died on 30 July 1973 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 66.

     Olive B. Merrifield was also known as "Ollie". She was born on 18 August 1882 at Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of S. W. Merrifield and Lydia M. (?)² Olive B. Merrifield married Elmer Price Anders, son of Josiah R. Anders and Elizabeth Swartley Price, on 5 July 1900.¹

     Pauline Eveline Merrifield was born on 30 January 1900 at Gage or Pawnee Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of Wilbur L. Merrifield and Esther Lillie Anders.¹ Pauline Eveline Merrifield married Dr. Joyce Dewey Bealmer, son of George Albert Bealmer and Martha Jane Sears, after January 1920, No children as of 1940 census.² Pauline Eveline Merrifield died in January 1987.

     S. W. Merrifield was born circa 1827 at Virginia (now WV). He married Lydia M. (?). S. W. Merrifield died before June 1900 at Gage Co. (probably), NE.
Note: Nebraska 1885 state census, online at ancestry.com (from NARA microfilm series M352).

     Wilbur L. Merrifield was born on 11 February 1878 at Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of S. W. Merrifield and Lydia M. (?) Wilbur L. Merrifield married Esther Lillie Anders, daughter of Josiah R. Anders and Elizabeth Swartley Price, on 29 June 1899.¹ Wilbur L. Merrifield lived at 443 Maxwell Ave., Denver, CO.¹ Occupation: Barber at Denver, Denver Co., CO.¹

     Absalom Merrill was born circa 1839 at Ohio.¹ He married Emma Sipes on 2 July 1865 at Tazewell Co., IL.

     Ida M. Merrill was born in May 1867 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Absalom Merrill and Emma Sipes.² Ida M. Merrill married Lawrence Monrova Arnott, son of Andrew Arnott Jr. and Nancy E. Larimore, circa 1885.¹ Ida M. Merrill died on 17 March 1955 at age 87. She was buried in March 1955 at Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Find A Grave Memorial# 83904981.

     Marie Musgrave Merrill was born in July 1893 at Minnesota.^2,1 She married Francis Philip Sears.¹ Marie Musgrave Merrill died in January 1974 at Massachusetts at age 80 last residence Hamilton, Essex County.

     Nathan S. Merrill was born in August 1836 at New Hampshire.¹ He married Nancy Jane Newland, daughter of Richard Newland and Deborah Starr, circa 1861, No children.¹ Nathan S. Merrill died after 25 June 1900.

     Andrew White Merritt was born on 6 May 1903 at Iowa. He married Eleanor M. Brunen. Andrew White Merritt died in September 1972 at age 69. He was buried in 1972 at Walker Cemetery, Walker, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #117431729.

     Ann Eliza Merritt was born in February 1853 at New York.¹ She married Dr. Michel T. Robison circa 1880.

     Charles Merritt was born in September 1867 at Iowa. He married Eunice Amanda Gilmore, daughter of David Wilson Gilmore and Katherine E. Myers, circa 1893.

     Florence Emeline Merritt was born on 28 December 1868 at Lutie, Ozark Co., MO. She married Joseph Everett Peacock. Florence Emeline Merritt died on 28 November 1941 at Lutie, Ozark Co., MO, at age 72. She was buried in December 1941 at Lutie Cemetery, Lutie, Ozark Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 7374849.

     Gordon Lee Merritt was born on 30 March 1944 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. He was the son of Gordon Ray Merritt and Marie Ileanna Dye. Gordon Lee Merritt began military service in 1961 Vietnam War service, U.S. Marine Corps, Cpl. He died on 6 February 2011 at Hiawatha, Linn Co., IA, at age 66

Obituary -- www.murdochfuneralhome.com :

Gordon L. Merritt, 66, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011, in his home with family by his side after an eight month battle with cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2011, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Walker Cemetery in Walker, with military honors.

Gordon was born on March 30, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Gordon Ray and Marie (Dye) Merritt. In 1961, Gordon enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a Corporal and in 1966, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. During this time, Gordon served his country in the Vietnam War until his discharge in 1969.

Gordon was an avid Cardinal baseball, Jets and NASCAR fan. He will be greatly missed along with his sense of humor and candor.

Survivors include his children, Mike (Becky) Merritt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Revette (Terry) Sauser of Ryan, Iowa, Gordon (Angela) Merritt of Marion, Iowa, Kristine “Bean” Ferguson of Hiawatha; his only wife, Linda Merritt of Marion, who he remained friends with over the years; his half-brothers, Mike Tudor of Midland, Texas, and John Doxsee of Orlando, Florida; his grandchildren, Alexandra, Bianca, Brooke, Cassie, Corey, Christopher, Kayosha, Hannah, Michael Jr., Nikki, Richard III, T.J. and Zachary; many nieces and nephews; friends; and his two special cats Icebox and Lucky.

Gordon was preceded in death by his father, Gordon R. Merritt; and brothers, Tony Tudor and Ray and Ronald Merritt.

A memorial fund has been established in his honor.

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He was buried in February 2011 at Walker Cemetery, Walker, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #65855498.