June White

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June D. Proffitt, age 89, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. June was born March 30, 1934 to the late Hubert D. and Jessie White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Proffitt; grandchild, Shannon Proffitt; brothers, Billy Joe White and Buddy Roger White; and nephew, Billy Jack White.

June worked for 20 years as a cook at the Johnson County High School and 13 years in dietary at Mountain City Care Center. She liked to sew and enjoyed watching hummingbirds. June was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, William Coy Proffitt; sons, Jack R. Proffitt and wife Renee, Greg Proffitt and wife Ann, and Tim Proffitt and wife Carolyn; daughter-in-law, Nancy Proffitt; Sister, Katherine Slemp; Brother, Harry White; grandchildren, Ethan Proffitt and wife Tonya, Amber Proffitt & Husband Josh, Lexi Proffitt, LeAnn Brooks and husband Greg, Nichole Proffitt, Aron Freeman, and Ashtin Rhymer; great-grandchildren, Jacob Proffitt, Quinton Brooks, Aden Brooks, Arianna Brooks, Aubriella Rose Proffitt, Kyla Walls, Nathaniel Walls, Kreed Walls, A.J. Freeman, Easton Freeman, Kasen Rhymer, and Maeleigh Rhymer; nieces, Loriann Potter, Teri Lynn, and Rachel; nephews, Michael Slemp and Roger Kevin White.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 23, 2023 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow the funeral from Reece Memorial Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jack Proffitt, Greg Proffitt, Ethan Proffitt, Tim Proffitt, Quinton Brooks, Aiden Brooks, and Jacob Proffitt. Honorary pallbearers are the Women’s Sunday School Class.

Hubert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Hilah Catharine Gragg on 23 Mar 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hilah (daughter of Jim Gragg) was born on 20 Feb 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas C. White was one of Carter County's most loyal citizens, and performed his duty well both as a citizen and as a soldier. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant of Company G of the 13th Regiment, Tennessee Voluntary Cavalry[USA] on 28 Oct 1863 and was promoted to 1st Lieutenant 12 March 1865. He was with his company on every march and in every skirmish and battle in which it was engaged.He commanded the company on the long raid in pursuit of Jefferson Davis. After the war, he was elected in 1878 to serve as trustee[treasurer] of Carter county.His parents were Lawson H. White[1814-1849] and Mary Elizabeth Clark[1816-1880].On 14 August 1862 he married Mary Ann Smith in Carter County,Tennessee.Mary Ann was the daughter of Ezekial Smith[1811-1890] and Elizabeth Lacy[1817-1881].

Thomas married Mary Ann Smith about 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Ezekiel Smith and Betty Elizabeth Lacy) was born on 29 Jan 1842 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jun 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]