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| 3601 | HAMPTON - Herman Tolley, 90, Hampton, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charlie & Lockie Hilmon Tolley. Herman was a graduate of Cloudland High School. He was a US Army Veteran and had also worked at Brown’s Supermarket in Hampton for many years. He was a Master Gardner and loved to give things out of the garden away. In earlier years he attended Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Shonette Cutlip Tolley who passed away July 24, 2016; by a granddaughter: Amber Shaw Calhoun; and also 10 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his children: Keith (Wendy Hill), Patty (Garry Smith), and Leon (Rebecca). His grandchildren: Tracy (Jeff) Guy, Mitchell (Maggie), R.J. and Ezra Tolley and Sarah Hill, His great-grandchildren: Lane and Timber Shaw and Jeffrey, River, and Rudy Guy, a loving sister: Shirl Davis and several nieces and nephews. He was blessed with more friends that can be named whom he loved dearly. Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Richard Stout officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Tolley, Herman (I14497)
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| 3602 | HAMPTON - Jack Tolley, 90, Hampton, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1931 in Carter County to the late Charlie & Lockie Hilman Tolley. Jack was a graduate of Hampton High School, East Tennessee State College and the University of Tennessee with a Masters Degree in Education. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a teacher and coach at Cloudland High School, a Counselor at Cloudland High School and served as Principal at Cloudland High School and was a Supervisor of Special Education in Carter County making a total of 45 years in the education field. He loved farming, gardening and loved people and outdoors. Jack was a member of Little Doe Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Sammie Whitehead Tolley, a granddaughter: Rachel Clawson, four brothers: Paul, Julius, Mack and Wade Tolley and three sisters: Leafie Street, Darla Hyder and Mahalie Hampton. Survivors include his children: Sherry (Michael) Clawson, Hampton and John Charles (Joan) Tolley, Johnson City, Two Grandsons: Seth (Kayla) Clawson and John (Goldie) Tolley. Two Great Grandchildren: Colton and Rae Clawson. Two Sisters: Geneva Roberts and Shirlene Davis and One Brother: Herman Tolley. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, Minister officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be; Tim Davis, Keith Tolley, Leon Tolley, Chris Tolley, David Wade Tolley, Mike Rose and Julius Tolley, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be many family and friends. | Tolley, Jack (I14464)
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| 3603 | HAMPTON - James A. “Jim” Murray, age 79, of Hampton, Tn. Passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, peacefully at his home. Jim was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was the son of the late Arthur J. & Betty Morton Murray. He was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. He attended Hampton Christian Church. He was a Master Mason of Hampton Lodge # 750 for fifty years. He was a member of UA Pipefitters and Plumbers Local # 538. Jim enjoyed fishing, riding his golf cart, helping others, and watching his grandson play/coach basketball. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Nancy McNeil Murray, of the home; Daughter & Son-In-Law: Lorie & Gary Plank of Bluff City, Tn.; Grandson & Granddaughter-In-Law: Wesley and Annie Murray of Hampton, Tn. | Murray, james A. (91673935)
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| 3604 | HAMPTON - Jerry Keith Heaton, 63, Hampton went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Sept.29, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville with his family by his side. Born December 19, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland, he had lived most of his life in Tennessee. He was a 1973 graduate of Cloudland High School. He was a member of Roan Mountain Lodge. He was of the Baptist Faith. Jerry was preceded in death by his father; Tip Heaton. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 31 years: Donna Pierce Heaton. His Mother: Dorothy Heaton, Two Brothers: Ronnie (Judy) Heaton, niece: Wendy and nephew Jamie, Robert (Sherri) Heaton and nephew Alex. Father & Mother-In-Law: Ralph & Kay Pierce. Two Sisters-in-Law: Debbie (Randy) Payne and Nephew: Michael & Diana (Dean) Maxwell. His special friends: Sandy & Jr. Tolley, Tara & Ronnie Crum, Billy & Dale Greene, Keith Tipton, Steve & Donna Tipton, Debbie & Rick Ricker, Nancy, Toby, Connie Wells, James Gouge, Lug & Kim Wells, Dennis & Jill Panther, Johnny & Moo Eaker, Bobbi & Hillbilly Wilson, Gwen Sprinkle, Vicki Adkins and all of his bluegrass and camping friends and all his C0-workers from Eastman. Stay informed. Sign up for Obituary email newsletters email address Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Montgomery officiating. Entombment Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2019 in the Mausoleum of Faith, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:20 p.m. Thursday will be; Billy Greene, Alex Heaton, Michael Payne, Steve Tipton, Junior Tolley and Ronnie Crum. Honorary Pallbearers will be family and friends. | Heaton, Jerry Keith (I75690)
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| 3605 | HAMPTON - Jerry Wayne "Ollie" Oliver, age 66, of Hampton, went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Jerry was born in Carter County to the late Edward H. and Para Potter Oliver. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnnie H. Oliver; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Clyde and Hazel Fuller. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a brick and block mason by trade and attended Hampton Christian Church. Jerry loved playing guitar, working on his old cars in his garage, and spending time with his friends. He left his imprint throughout the region with the homes he built and the businesses he built and operated. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Kathy Fuller Oliver, of the home; two son, David Oliver and wife Michelle, of Gray, TN and Charles Oliver and wife Deidra, of Erwin; a brother, Bill Oliver and wife Kathy, of Hampton; a sister, Wanda Marlow and husband Buck, also of Hampton; seven grandchildren, Sophie, Malorie, Riley, Keara, Kaleace, Charlie Beth and Jace; one brother-in-law, Jeff Fuller; three sisters-in-law, Stephanie Rowe and husband Chris, Carolyn Fuller, and Jennifer Treadway and husband Wes; and a special friend, Betsy Rainbolt. Several nieces, nephews, special cousins and special friends, also survive. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Jerry Wayne "Ollie" Oliver will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Dwayne Calhoun and Rev. Ronnie Campbell, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Tuesday. The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Larry Marlow, Kale Ward, Kevin Ward, Mike Hawkins, Randall Vines, Ray Campbell, Richard Arnett and Jeff Fuller. Honorary pallbearers will be Lou Honeycutt, Larry Talley, John Henson, Bill "Bull" Campbell, Donnie Carden, Dean Burchette, Jerry White, Jimmy Matherly, David Caldwell, Terry Vines, Wes Treadway, Chris Rowe and Johnnie Julian. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home at 10:15 AM on Wednesday, to go in procession. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of Johnson City Medical Center – ICU Unit and the 6200 floor, the nurse from Coram and John Embury. Also, a very special thank you for all the thoughts and prayers that were said for the family. | Oliver, Jerry Wayne "Ollie" (I58062)
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| 3606 | HAMPTON - John Garland Lewis, 81, Hampton, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Paul Edward and Beulah Lewis. He was a 1959 graduate of Hampton High School and Elizabethton Business College. He served in the United States Army in Korea from 1959 until 1961. He was owner/operator of Hampton Tire Company for 45 years. John was a former Carter County Commissioner for 12 years serving not only the people in the 6th district (Hampton, Poga, Little Milligan and Valley Forge), but also the people in the surrounding communities. He loved people. He was known as the Mayor of Hampton. John was a member of Victory Baptist Church and also attended Pleasant Beach Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Shelton, Randy and Paul Lewis. Survivors include his wife of 47 years: Peggy White Lewis. Three Daughters: Kim (Doug) Vines, Hampton, Joni Kaye (Jonathan) Sams, Elizabethton and Juli Renee (Josh) Lewis, Watauga. Four Grandchildren: Brett Allen Cable, Alana Maye Range, Annie Pearl Lewis, and Hunter Jayden Lee Sams. One Step-Grandson: Jaden Burem. Two Sisters: Nadine Million, Chattanooga and Rose Smith, Johnson City. Three Brothers: Jim (Susan) Lewis, Kingsport, Wayne Lewis, Bluff City and Pat (Linda) Lewis, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Fowler, Rev. Jerry Honeycutt and Rev. Jack Lyons officiating. Music will be provided by his daughter: Juli “Blue” Lewis, and Rev. Larry Montgomery. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2023 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section) with the Rev. Larry Montgomery officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Doug Vines, Josh Lewis, Jonathan Sams, Steve Lewis, Jack Whitehead, Shane Lewis, Brett Cable and Jason Carden. Honorary Pallbearers will be: John D. Snyder, Lawrence Hodge, Harold Dugger, Roy Livingston, Ray Lyons, Rev. Buddy Street, Rev. Bobby Stout, Larry Tipton, J.L. Norris, Richard Norris, Jackie Cable, J.D. Smith and Bill Shoun. | Lewis, John Garland (10522502)
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| 3607 | HAMPTON - John Paul, age 60, and wife, Robin Renee Sells Mathes, age 47, Hampton, Tn. passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at Watauga Lake. They were camping when the storm came through. Robin had lived in Georgia for several years but was a native of Bristol, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Ringgold, Georgia High School. She was associated with her husband in the operation of The Hamptons Camp Ground. Robin and John Paul loved camping, fishing, the outdoors and their family. She attended Hampton Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl T. Sells, Sr. & Mayme Ruth Sells, T.G. & Vivian Gibson Hickman; her Uncles, Samuel (Sam) David Sells and Marty Hickman. Survivors include her son & daughter-In-Law, Justin Ryan & Marsha Musselwhite, Acworth, Georgia; her daughter, Jessica Renee Musselwhite, Nashville, Tennessee; her step-son, J.P. & Wife Leona Mathes, Johnson City; her grandchildren, Ella Ruth & Jackson Ryan Musselwhite; her father & step-mother, James E. "Jim" & Kim Sells, Elizabethton; her mother & step-father, Porita Hickman Jones & husband David, Woodstock, Georgia; her brother & sister-in-law, James E. "Jamie" & Tabitha Sells, Bluff Cit; her sisters, Carla Dawn Sells, Talking Rock, Georgia, Rachel Ann Davis, Johnson City and Amy Elizabeth Waddell, Bluff City; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and great nieces & nephews; their dog "Trigger" and cat "William Wallace". John Paul was a native of Carter County. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. He served as Carter County Circuit Court Clerk for 16 years. He along with Robin operated The Hamptons Camp Ground. He attended Hampton Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Mathes and his grandparents, Luther & Goldie Hall and Paul Tolley and Minister & Mrs. John Mathes. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, J.P. & Leona Mathes, Johnson City, his step-children, Justin Ryan & Wife Marsha Musselwhite, Acworth, Georgia and Jessica Renee Musselwhite, Nashville, Tennessee; his step-grandchildren, Ella Ruth & Jackson Ryan Musselwhite; his mother, Roma Jean Tolley Mathes, Elizabethton; sister & "brother-in-law", Debbie & Jimmy Bunton, Elizabethton; his brothers, Greg Mathes and wife Teresa and Brian Mathes and Debra Buckles all of Elizabethto; his mother-in-law, Porita Hickman Jones & husband David, Woodstock, Georgia; his father-in-law, James "Jim" Sells and wife Kim, Elizabethton; several nieces & nephews. Joint Funeral Services for John Paul & Robin will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Hampton Elementary School Gymnasium with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, Minister, Rev. Dave Whitesides and Rev. Adam Sells officiating. Music will be provided by Jerry White and Friends and J.P. & Leona Mathes. Active Pallbearers for Robin will be: Jamie Sells, Daltyn Sells, Paul Clark and Adam McBride. Active Pallbearers for John Paul will be: Shane Stockton, Tony Greene, Hank Jenkins, Eddie Joe Wilson, Cody Bunton, Mike "Red" Dugger, Johnny Blankenship, Rick McClain, Mick Mathis and Phil Hileman. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Adam McBride, Brian Mathes, Greg Mathes, Jimmy Bunton, Barry Mathis, Jamie Sells, Jagger Mathes and his many friends of Carter County. The families will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Hampton Elementary School. Graveside Service for John Paul will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2016, in the Miller Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. on Friday to go to the cemetery. Robins request was to be cremated. | Mathes, John Paul (I46236)
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| 3608 | HAMPTON - Joyce Johnson James, 82, Hampton, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Carter County May 31, 1939 to the late George W. & Libby Benfield Johnson. Joyce was a 1957 graduate of Hampton High School. She loved working in her garden and quilting. She was a Charter member of Braemar Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bobby R. James, January 31, 2000, by a sister, Faye Johnson Potter and Three brothers: Bill Johnson, Walter Johnson and Joe Johnson. Survivors include her children: Terri James Shipley, Elizabethton, Bobby R. James II and Cathy Selbert and LeAnna James Brummitt and husband Mike all of Hampton. Six Grandchildren: Amber & Adam McElyea, Jordan Lambert & wife Erika, Daniel “Opie” Lambert, Bobby James III, Michaela & Hunter Skalecki,and Kortnee Brummitt. Her Great Grandchildren:Neelynn , ShyAnne, JJ, Brayden, Andrew, Ridge and Lincoln. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in the D.O. Johnson Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Great Grandsons. | Johnson, Joyce (I91167)
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| 3609 | HAMPTON - June Elizabeth Nave, 90, Hampton, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, she was born July 5, 1932 to the late Nathan & Georgia Edwards Street. June was a graduate of Hampton High School. She was employed for several years at North Electric ITT. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Luther Paul Nave, Sr., a daughter: Cheryl Nave, one sister: Naomi Williams and a special friend: Lee Laws. Prior to her illness she attended Beck Mountain Baptist Church. She loved to read her Bible. Survivors include her son: Luther Paul Nave, Jr., Hampton; a granddaughter: Ashley Brooke Nave, Hampton; one sister: Marie Kemp, Baltimore, Maryland; one niece: Sandra Lebrun; two great-nephews: Michael and Johnny Lebrun, and her cats: Kitty Love and CoCo. Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Jeremy Burleson officiating. Active pallbearers will be Mikie Wells, Matthew Adcock, Mark Davenport, Mike Nash, Wayne Humphrey and Rick Bowers. The family would like to express a special thank you to Ed McNeil, Bill Cole and Mandy Carroll of the Carter County Rescue Squad, Deputy Butler of the Carter County Sheriff Department and the staff of the 2800 Wing, Johnson City Medical Center including nurse practitioner Rachelle Carroll. | Street, June Elizabeth (45351580)
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| 3610 | HAMPTON - Karen Lynn Forbes Fisher, 57, Hampton passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born February 7, 1961 in Elizabethton. Karen was a retired School Teacher having taught 23 years in Carter & Johnson Counties. She was a graduate of Hampton High School, a Bachelor of Science, and Elementary Education in 1985 from East Tennessee State University and a Masters of Education, Special Education in 1996. Her activities include; Student Teacher Education Association (STEA), Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Mentor Teacher, Student Teaching Mentor Teacher. Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society. Served as Historian, Vice-President and President of Kappa Delta Pi. Her Notable Awards: Shulman Family Foundation Scholarship Award, David Kent Miller Scholarship Award, Dean's List, Magna Cum Laude graduate. She also had previously worked at the Elizabethton Library. She was a member of the National Education Association, The Carter County Education Association, and the Tennessee Education Association. Karen was a member of the Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church where she sang in the choir prior to her illness. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: William "Will" & Florence Forbes, Carl & Rosetta Babb, Her step-dad Bob Laws and her father & mother-in-law: Vaughn & Elsie Fritts. Survivors include her son: James Robert "Robbie" Fritts, Hampton. Her Mother: Charlotte Babb Laws. Her Father: Roy Forbes and Erma Stevens. Her sisters: Linda Kay Forbes and Rosie Forbes Harwell & husband David. Her Brother: Clyde Edward "Ed" Forbes & wife Jennifer "Jenny". The father of her son: James "Jim" Fritts. Her "God Child" Marina Bailey. Several Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her special friend & caregiver Dawnella Campbell, members of the Carter County Retired Teachers, Multiple Myeloma Support Group. A Service to celebrate the life of Karen Fisher will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Mark Potter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Music will be provided by the John Harrington Family and the Praise Choir of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church. Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music at the cemetery will be provided by Lisa Morgan. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday and also at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday will be: Brandon Estep, James Forbes, Jacob Forbes, Jeremy Rouse, Dakota Harwell, Jimmy Sarrett, Carl Harrison and David Harwell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Sam Harrison, Chris Shreve, Greg Shreve, Wes Forbes, Duane Forbes , Thomas Hamby, Former Co-Workers and Students and her church family. | Forbes, Karen Lynn (I66194)
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| 3611 | HAMPTON - Kay Hill, age 80, of Hampton, went home to be with her Lord and rejoin her husband on Saturday, January 7, 2017 from Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following a short illness. Kay was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Charles and Emma Davis Peters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Herman Hill on May 12, 2015; two nephews, Robert Stocton and Neil Moody. Kay was a 1954 graduate of Hampton High School and retired from Sperry/Unisys after 30 years of service. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Hampton and enjoyed reading, gardening, genealogy and local history. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Debbie Jones and husband Tony, of Pittsboro, NC, Valarie Smith, of Unicoi, TN, and Kathy Leonard, of Johnson City; two grandchildren, Andrew Jones and Allison Jones, all of Pittsboro, NC; a brother, Charlie Peters and wife Missy, of Unicoi, TN; two sisters, Jane Shouse Rainbolt and husband Ken, of Hampton and Pat Stocton, of Charlotte, NC; her sisters-in-law, Jane Lyons, of Elizabethton, Mary Shultz and husband Bill, of Lenoir City, TN, and Susie Moody and husband Bob, of Butler, TN; one brother-in-law, John Hill and wife Frieda, of Hampton, TN; her nieces and nephews, Cindy Cline, Jeff Stocton, Nikki Foster, Laura Church, Chris Peters, Leslie Forrester, Lester Lyons, Dana Lyons, Brian Buckner, Terry Hughes, Brian Hill, Jason Hill, Cynthia Noles, and Billy Shultz; several great nieces and nephews also survive. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Kay Hill will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. David Montgomery and Lula Belle Street, Chaplain, officiating. Music will be provided by Alan Foster. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Tuesday; or at the residence at any time. The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the John Whitehead Cemetery in Hampton. Active pallbearers will be George Roberson, Frank Cates, George Collins, Brian Buckner, Kenneth Rainbolt, Lester Lyons, Jackie Peters, and Chris Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Lewis, Jr., Roy Lacey, Randy Lewis, Jimmy Jones, Lewis Whitehead, R. C. Hamilton, Junior Tolley, Rex Lewis, Alan Foster, Eddie Orr, Tommy Church and Erby Jones. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 AM on Wednesday. | Peters, Sandra Kay (I51217)
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| 3612 | HAMPTON - Kyle Dean Hyder, 76, Hampton passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Daunt & Lucyle McLaughlin Hyder. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. Kyle was a retired Millwright and Cattle Farmer. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. Kyle served on the Board of Director of Farm Bureau and the American Pinzgauer Association and the Carter County Cattleman Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Fern Pierce, his brothers: Kenneth, Benny, Dan, Daunt and Mack Hyder. Survivors include his wife: Eddie Willis Hyder. Daughter & son-in-law: Diane & Randy Hyder, Watauga. Son: Jeffery Kyle Hyder of the home. His ex-daughter-in-law: Alecia Hyder, Elizabethton. Three Granddaughters: Lacey Hyder & John Whaley, Lindsay Hyder and Lauren Hyder. Two Sisters: Irene Morrell of Virginia and Jean Carroll of South Carolina. Four Brothers: Bill Hyder, Elizabethton, Perry Hyder, Hampton, Dana Allen Hyder, Rogersville and Keith Hyder, Flint, Michigan. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Perry Hyder and Rev. B.F. McKinney, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Hyder Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Byrl Clark, Jr., Hershel Scalf, Mike Clawson, Dana Willis, Curtis Hyder and Gaylynn Hyder. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Dugger, Jack Tolley, Jim Cable, Byrl Clark, Jack Tolley, Norman Lyons, friends and neighbors. | Hyder, Kyle Dean (I52466)
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| 3613 | HAMPTON - Lillian Maurine Smith Cutlip,101, Hampton, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in the Hermitage Health Center. A native of Carter County, (Fish Springs Community) she was a daughter of the late Frank & Sallie Main Smith. Mrs. Cutlip attended Watauga Academy, Butler. She was employed as a LPN at the former Carter County Memorial Hospital for several years. She was a member of the Daughters of The American Revolution, a member of the Hampton Eastern Star and a member of Rittertown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Edward Cutlip, December 20, 2000, by two daughters: Ranell Orfield and Shonette Tolley , three brothers: Brown, Bud & W.K. Smith and three sisters: Jean Morris, Letta Walker and Virginia Greene and One Great Granddaughter. Survivors include one Son & daughter-in-law: Charles & JoAnn Cutlip, Mountain City. One Sister: Doris Troutman, Hampton. Two Sons-In-Law: Gene Orfield and Herman Tolley. Her Grandchildren: Kim Hampton and husband Donnie, Gary Orfield, Keith, Patty and Leon Tolley and wife Rebecca. Her Great Grandchildren: Logan Hampton, Tracy Guy & husband Jeff, Jackie, Shelby and Conner Orfield. Her Great Great Grandchildren: Lane & Timber Shaw, R.J., Mitchell and Ezra Tolley, Jeffery, River & Rudy Guy. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Stout and Dr. Mike McNutt officiating. Interment will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Music will be provided by Joe Simcox. Active Pallbearers will be: Keith & Leon Tolley, Gary Orfield, Lane & Timber Shaw, Louie Greene, Jeff Guy and Garry Smith. The family would like to express a special "Thanks" to the Staff of Hermitage Health Center and Caris Health Care. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Friends may visit with her son Charles Cutlip at anytime. | Smith, Lillian Maurene (I54033)
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| 3614 | HAMPTON - Linda Lou Whitehead Hughes, 96, Hampton, passed away Sunday August 25, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born May 13, 1923 on Dennis Cove Mountain to the late Lloyd & Hettie Ward Whitehead. Her father's family was one of the earliest settlers of Dennis Cove Mountain. She was a graduate of Cloudland High School. Mrs. Hughes taught school on Dennis Cove Mountain for several years. She was a housewife, farmer, loved to read, sing, quilt and sew. In earlier years she attended Pearce Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Nathan Hughes in 1984, by three children: Loretta Hughes, Wayne Hughes and Larry Hughes, Three Grandchildren: Allen Hughes, Christy Hughes and Larry Hughes, Jr and six brothers & sisters. Survivors include her children: Lloyd (Barbara) Hughes, Asheville, NC, Bill (Barbara) Hughes, Elizabethton and Brenda (Rocky) Bridgeman, Hampton. 14 Grandchildren and 24 Great Grandchildren. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Sam Icenhour officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 in the Hughes-Bridgeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Grandsons. | Whitehead, Linda Lou (I75395)
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| 3615 | HAMPTON - Lois Norris Hill, 89, Hampton passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 in the Signature of Elizabethton. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the Ray & Jennie Simerly Norris. Lois was retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 42 years of service. She attended Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Glen Hill who passed away August 1, 1981 and by three sisters: Georgia Hill, Ruth Teague and Belle Hyder. Survivors include a daughter: Terri Berry & husband Mark, Hampton. Three Grandchildren: Adam Berry, Bluffton, South Carolina, Billy Berry & Wife Codie and Taylor Berry. One Sister: Joyce Ramsey, Winston-Salem, NC. A special Niece & Nephew: Margaret & Lewis Deloach. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Doug Hinshaw officiating. Interment will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Billy Berry, Adam Berry, Lewis Deloach, Paul Smith and Bobby Ramsey. | Norris, Lois (I50458)
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| 3616 | HAMPTON - Louis Whitehead, 80, Hampton, passed away peacefully Friday, April 28, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Henry A. & Lucy Morton Whitehead. Louis was a 1955 graduate of Hampton High School and attended East Tennessee State College. He served in the United States Army. He was a retired Tool & Die Maker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Navel Whitehead, Two Sisters: Crystal Johnson and Hazel Malone and two infant brothers. He was a Member and Deacon of Morgan Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 56 years: Dale Roberts Whitehead. Three Children: Vickie Whitehead Jenkins, Deltona, Florida, Lisa Whitehead Blackburn and husband Dana, and Greg Whitehead and wife Celena all of Hampton. Five Grandchildren: Allison and Kayla Jenkins, Stone Hutchinson, Kelli Blackburn and Louis Seth Whitehead. One Brother: Ed Whitehead and wife Shirley, Johnson City. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with his son Pastor Greg Whitehead officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in the Whitehead Cemetery with Pastor Troy Davis officiating. Music will be provided by his granddaughter, Kayla Jenkins. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday will be: Willie Morgan, Mike Hill, Malone Hill, Joe Vance, Stone Hutchinson, Zane Blevins and Danny Winters. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family, friends and neighbors. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. | Whitehead, Louis (I52292)
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| 3617 | HAMPTON - Marie Stout Johnson, 78, Hampton, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James M. & Maxine Campbell Stout. Marie was a 1963 graduate of Hampton High School. She retired from Quillen Rehab Hospital as an Operator. She was an avid bowler for over 25 years. She had won several trophies from several sections of the country. She also loved to fish. Marie loved to collect pocketbooks. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Sherry Ollinger and her husband J.R. Survivors include her husband of 49 years: Dale Johnson. A daughter & son-in-law: Stephanie & Roger Godsey. Two brothers: Dennis Stout & wife Nancy, and David “Duck” Stout & wife Toni. Three sisters: Kay Stout, Vickey Tipton, and Debbie Stout. Several nieces & nephews. Her special friends: L.C. Wright and John Young. Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Stout, Doris Marie (90182240)
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| 3618 | HAMPTON - Michael Eugene "Gene" Smith, 83, of Hampton, TN, went to his heavenly home on 25 July 2019, after a brief illness. He was born in Cardens Bluff to the late Clarence Condred and Mary Campbell Smith. Gene was employed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Engineering Division for over 31 years, where he was known as 'Rigger'. After his retirement from TDoT, he continued in construction another five years, working for Summers and Taylor. Gene was a member of Rittertown Baptist Church where over the years he served as deacon, church treasurer, trustee, Sunday School Director, and sang in the choir. He also served on the house and grounds committee as well as church custodian. He loved to serve others whether giving of food from his garden, handy man repairs, or mowing someone's lawn. Hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, and restoring antique furniture. He too, delivered meals to the shut-ins in the Hampton area for Meals on Wheels. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Tafeda Payne and Dorthy Ramsey, brother Gordon Jay Smith, a nephew Gordon Smith, and a niece Dani Payne Colbaugh. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley (Teague); three sons Michael and wife Robin (Honeycutt) of Hampton, Jeffrey and wife Jill (Halcomb) of Somerset, KY, and Joseph and wife Angel (Wright) of Batesburg, SC; three grandchildren, Caleb and wife Domonique (Goodwin) of Johnson City, and Isaac and Faith of Batesburg; one great grandson Lincoln of Johnson City; a brother George and wife Pauline (Honeycutt) Smith and several nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held at Rittertown Baptist Church, Monday, 29 July at 12:00 pm followed by funeral services at 2:00 PM with Pastor Richard Stout and Bro Dean Smith officiating. Special music will be provided by Mary Roberts and Tom Little. Interment will be in the church cemetery following the service. Active pallbearers are Caleb Smith, Isaac Smith, Seth Ramsey, Mark Payne, Craig Odom, Travis Potter, Gary Smith and Jack Smith. Honorary pallbearers are his church family, his coworkers of TDoT, and the men of the community. | Smith, Michael Eugene "Gene" (I73717)
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| 3619 | HAMPTON - Mr. Billy D. Stevens, age 78, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Elizabethton and was a son of the late Charles Ray and Anne Beryl Archer Stevens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph Ray Stevens, James Foster Stevens, Archer Nelson Stevens and a brother-in-law, Clyde Poarch. Mr. Stevens was of the Freewill Baptist Faith. Those left to cherish his memory include a brother, Lee Roy Stevens (Marlene), of Seattle, WA; three sisters, Hattie Bell Poarch, of Elizabethton; Peggy Stevens, of Hampton; Mary Lou Livingston (Richard), of Elizabethton; a special niece, Sue Pierce, of Elizabethton; and a special friend, Lee Garland of Hampton. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends in from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, or at the home at other times. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, September, 12, 2018, at 12:00 PM in the Johnson-Roanview Cemetery in Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be Robert Archer, John Harmon, John Pierce, Jason Honeycutt, Bruce Stevens, Bud Stevens, Doug Stevens and Stacy Archer. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Livingston, Charles Sells and Will Hardy. | Stevens, Billy D. (I60624)
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| 3620 | HAMPTON - Mr. Timothy Zane (Candy Man) Loveless, age 63, Hampton, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from his residence. Zane was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was a friend to everyone. Zane was a graduate of Happy Valley High School and retired from the Johnson City Police Department after twenty-eight and ½ years of service. He also served as Chairman of the Carter County Republican Party and as a Carter County Commissioner. Zane was a member of Zion Baptist Church of Elizabethton and was a member of the Johnson City Elks Lodge. He was a native of Elizabethton, TN and was the son of the late Stacy and Ossie Loveless. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Janice Loveless and Kay Vance and a brother, Tommy Loveless. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of forty-four years, Patty Radford Loveless, of the home; two daughters, Becky Loveless and Cassandra Vaughan and her husband Josh; a son, Nicholas Loveless, all of Elizabethton, TN; four grandchildren, Autumn Surcey and husband Tim, Jonathan McAllister, Nicholas Loveless and Carl Loveless and two great-grandchildren, Bentley Surcey and Jordan Surcey. Several nieces, nephews and a sister, Faye and husband Clyde, of Florida and a brother, Darrell Loveless and his wife Sue of Illinois also survive. A service to honor the life of Mr. Timothy Zane (Candy Man) Loveless will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 23, 2016 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Dr. Alan King officiating. The Johnson City Police Department will serve as Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Friday prior to the funeral service or at the residence at any time. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 24, 2016 in the Lyons Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tony Vance, Russ Lunceford, John Whitson, Conley Guy and other family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Johnson City Police Department. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. | Lovelace, Timothy Zane (I52491)
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| 3621 | HAMPTON - Mr. Vearl Samuel Julian, age 91, of Hampton, died Friday, August 11, 2017 at Hermitage Health Care in Elizabethton. He was the last living child of the late Monroe and Hattie Whitehead Julian. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Martha Roberson Julian in 2000; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Wayne Honeycutt; a son-in-law, Perry Bradford; and 15 brothers and sisters. Vearl was the oldest living Charter Member and Deacon of Sunset Free Will Baptist Church. He was a 64 year member of the Hampton Masonic Lodge #750 F&AM. He proudly served his country during World War II, having served in the United States Army, 778th Tank Battalion and was present at the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Having left home at an early age to join the Army, he along with several others, were honored in a special ceremony in 2001, where they were presented with their high school diploma. He never met a stranger, could always come up with a wise ole' saying and was quick to tell you of his Army travels, his love for his family and the Lord. He was a truck driver for TVA for 33 years and retired in 1988 to travel the country with Martha to multiple gospel and bluegrass music festivals in their motorhome. Left to cherish his memory are his son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Jo Julian; and his daughters and son-in-law, Patsy and Harry "B" Crow of Hampton and Sue Bradford, of Elizabethton; grandchildren: Kristi and Jeff Smith of Hampton, Robin and Lynn Honeycutt, of Elizabethton, Renay and Duane Estep and Greg Honeycutt, of Michigan; great grandchildren: Elijah and Hannah Smith, Masie, Janie and Julianne Honeycutt, Kyle and Julie Estep and Brent and Martha Estep; great grandchildren: Preston, Wyatt and Brennon Estep and awaiting the arrival of Emmalyn Estep. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Vearl Samuel Julian will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 14, 2017 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Norman Lovelace and Rev. Frank Woods, officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Sunset FWB Church Choir and Hannah Smith. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday; or at the residence of his son, at 630 Swimming Pool Road, at any time. The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Masonic Rites will be conducted by the Hampton Masonic Lodge #750 F&AM. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Smith, Elijah Smith, Walter Pierce, Randy Lewis, Cotton Stevens, Richard Roberson, Robin Honeycutt and Duane Estep. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Livingston, Gary Singleton, Leon Humphrey, Johnny Ramsey, Carl Roberson, Ben Stevens, Dave Richards and Floyd Bradford. | Julian, Vearl Samuel (I46027)
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| 3622 | HAMPTON - Mrs. Faye L. Shull, age 72, of Hampton, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James Daniel and Emma White Johnson. Faye was a homemaker and she attended the Hampton Church of God. She enjoyed going to yard sales and quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philip E. Shull and a sister, Judi Hovatter. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and David Blevins, Elizabethton, TN and her grand-dog, Lowla. A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Faye L. Shull will be conducted at 7:00 P.M, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Hobart Bradshaw and Rev. Frank Osborne officiating. Music will be the direction of Debbie Bailey. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home prior to the service or at the residence of her daughter at any time. Graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 6, 2018 in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. | Johnson, Faye L. (I56037)
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| 3623 | HAMPTON - Ray Anthony Harmon, 62, Hampton passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of Cordia Ellen Hazelwood Harmon Berry and the late Bobby Ray Harmon & the late Billy Jack Berry. Ray was a graduate of Hampton High School. He was a former Butcher at Browns Supermarket, former owner of Cole’s Tackle Box and a Machine Operator at Colorworks. Ray was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and marksmanship. He also loved spending time with friends on Dennis Cove Mountain. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. In addition to his Father & Stepfather, he was preceded in death by a sister: Bobbi Harmon. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife of 36 years: Rebecca Shingleton Harmon. Two Children: Cole Harmon and Caley Harmon. His Brother: Mark Berry & wife Terri, several nieces and nephews, two great nephews and his special “Hey Babe” Taylor. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Bunton Cemetery, Buntontown Road, Butler. Active Pallbearers will be: Billy Berry, Adam Berry, Joshua Pierce, Jamie Erickson, Gator Bowling, Brandon Stout, Nick Montgomery and Shane Simerly. Honorary Pallbearers will be: John Simerly, Ike Fortner, Fred Simerly, Ron Whitehead, Carl Lee Hazelwood, Bob Phillips and the rest of his Mountain and Bass Club Friends. | Harmon, Ray Anthony (I90880)
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| 3624 | HAMPTON - Ray Luther Walsh, 93, Hampton, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Riley L. & Madgie Stout Walsh. Ray was a 1945 graduate of the Watauga Academy, Butler. He served in the United States Army during World War II and the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired Millwright and Mechanic. He was a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Selma Marlow, Christine Stout, Lois, and Barbara Woodin and four brothers: Lee Walsh, Riley Walsh, Berl Walsh, and Alvin Walsh. Survivors include his wife of 65 years: Margie Arnett Walsh. A Daughter & Son-In-Law: Patricia (Steve) Maddux. A Grandson: Jeremy Edwards. Two Sisters: JoAnne Shoemaker of Florida and Shirley (Jim) Massey of Arizona Two Brothers: Bert (Ruth) Walsh of Florida and Earl (Julie) Walsh of Butler. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 04, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Brandon Young officiating. Music will be provided by Brandon, Dara & Grayson Young. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (New Section) . Active Pallbearers will be Bill Marlowe, Randy Marlowe, Andy Arnett, Michael Walsh, Bob Arnett and Jerry Smalling. Military Honors will be provided by Boone Dam #4933. | Walsh, Ray Luther (I81242)
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| 3625 | HAMPTON - Ray Tolley, 97, Hampton passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in the Hermitage Health Center after a lengthy illness. He was born May 25, 1921 in Hampton to the late Eli & Minnie Byrd Tolley. He was retired from the Carter County Highway Department. Ray loved to work in his garden and sit on the porch and chew his tobacco. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty six years Josephine Bise Tolley, two sisters: Lurla Bailey and Nellie Tolley and seven brothers: Lloyd, Lewis, George, Lawrence, Roy, Robert & Blake Tolley. Those left to cherish his memory and love include a son: David Ray Tolley & Gay, His Grandchildren: David Allen & Kelli, Jamie & Mary, Jeff & Becky, Emillie & Kyle. His Great Grandchildren: Kourtney, Kaci, Julie, Dylan, Jackson, Olivia & Raymond, Sam, Brandon, Bobby, Hesper and Natalie, His Great Great Grandchildren: Hunter & Eli. One brother: Don & Anna Tolley. Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev . Dallas Gregg, Rev. Henry Berry and Rev. Jerry Cannon. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 12 Noon Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Tolley Cemetery. Music will be provided by Rev . Ronnie Campbell. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday will be: Mike Mullins, Shane Clawson, Joe Tolley, Tim Hayes, Jackson Hayes, Charlie Arnette, Mike Smith and Sam Gibbs. Honorary Pallbearers will be: John L. McKinney, Burnie Hill, Larry Tolley, Ed Simerly, Arden Kuhn, Joel Rose, Barney McKinney, Jody Combs, Jerry Bowers, Kathy Clawson, Mike Street, Keith Kent, Roy Tolley and his great friend and neighbor Francis Holland. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to all the staff at Hermitage Health Center for all the love and care shown to Ray "Pappy" Tolley. May God bless all the C.N.A'S, nurses, housekeepers, cooks, office workers and doctors. | Tolley, Ray (I43834)
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| 3626 | HAMPTON - Reverend Banium Floyd McKinney Jr, age 75, of Hampton, TN passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was born in Carter County to the late Banium F McKinney Sr and Elsie Stevens McKinney. Rev. McKinney was the minister at Crabtree FWB, Roan Mountain, TN and was the Pastor of several other churches during his more than 35 years of ministry, where he made many wonderful friends and memories. (Memorial Union Church, Greasy Creek FWB, First FWB, Simerly Creek Believers Fellowship, and Piney Grove FWB) Reverend McKinney loved to tell others about his GOD and what GOD could do for them. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Leora Pelletier. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Crystal McKinney, of the home; two daughters, Tammey Hill and husband Chuck, of Unicoi; and Gena Bagby and husband Joe, of Hampton; four grandchildren, Josie (Justin), Kristen (Bobby), Andrew & Alyssa, four great-grandchildren, Canaan, James, John and Bella, siblings Alvis Parker, Jolene Woods, Danny McKinney and wife Carol, Jimmy McKinney, and Brenda Walsh; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service to honor the life of Reverend Banium Floyd McKinney Jr will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Simerly Creek Believers Fellowship Church, 806 Simerly Creek Road. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The graveside service will immediately follow in the McKinney Cemetery with Pastor Jim Holtsclaw, Reverend Terry Richardson and Reverend Bo Perkins officiating. Pallbearers will be Cliff Pelletier, Lynn McKinney, Darrell McKinney, Christopher Manis, Frank Siedlecki, Kenneth Jarrett, Andrew Jarrett and Logan Guinn Honorary Pallbearers: Curtis Hyder, Ronald Stevens, Gene McKinney and all of his many friends. | McKinney, Rev. Banium Floyd Jr. (I87150)
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| 3627 | HAMPTON - Rex Leslie Hughes, 85, passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at the VA Medical Center in Hampton. He was a native of Frank, N.C., and a resident of Hampton since 1951. He was a member of the Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church. As a teenager, Rex began working in the conservation corp before joining the Army in 1943. During his military career he was a heavy machine gunner and squad leader and obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. During the many battles between the borders of France and Germany, Rex became a POW of the German army in 1945. After leaving the military, he began work at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock as a shipfitter in the X11 Department, and retired in the 1980's after a career spanning more than 30 years. Rex is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Marie Hughes, and six sisters. He is survived by his sons, Hubert J. Hughes and wife, Sara, Larry M. Hughes and wife, Carrington, and Allen K. Hughes and partner, Dwayne; his grandchildren, Angela Stevens, Jason Hughes, Heather Hughes, Courtney Gonzalez-Vega, Allen K. Hughes II, and Lesli A. Hughes; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Parklawn– Wood Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Bert Rait. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. | Hughes, Rex Leslie (I62084)
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| 3628 | HAMPTON - Richard "Arnold" Hughes, age 76, of Hampton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 2, 2018 from the Hermitage Health Center. Arnold was born in Carter County to the late David N. Hughes, Sr. and Dealie Stephens Hughes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Flo Hughes; two brothers, Robert Lee Hughes and David Hughes, Jr.; and a sister, Sophina Ware. Arnold was a loving husband, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and a lifelong friend to many. He graduated from Hampton High School, where he played basketball and was part of the 1960 basketball team that won the State Championship. Arnold retired from General Motors as an assembly worker and was a member of Sunset Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee and as an assistant Sunday school teacher of the adult class. Arnold loved fishing and was an avid fisherman. He was also very devoted to his church and his church family. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Dianne L. Morelock Hughes, of the home; three daughters, Brenda Morelock, of Elizabethton, Amy Gouge and husband Jason, of Hampton and Gina Hatfield, of Crossville, TN; a son, Rob Rhea and wife Jama, of Auburn, IN; a sister, Joan Hathaway, of Old Fort, NC; his grandchildren, Joshua Crumley, Megan Slagle and husband Bo, Gabriel Gouge, Charles Baines, Breely Taylor and husband Todd, T.J. Schroeder and wife Stephanie and Will Schroeder; his great grandchildren, Hunter Slagle, Lily Slagle, Tanner Taylor, Travis Taylor and Colbie Taylor; his brothers-in-law, Verlin Stevens, Les Stevens and Don Morelock; his sisters-in-law, Delores Honeycutt and Carolyn Singleton; three special nephews, Robert Hughes, Kelvin Hughes and Chris Hughes. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Richard Arnold Hughes will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Sunday, November 4, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Terry Richardson and Rev. Gary Whitehead, officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Sunset Free Will Baptist Church Choir and Quartet. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday or at the residence at any time. The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Bo Slagle, Danny Cox, Scott Odom, Kelvin Hughes, Bob Hughes and Chris Hughes. Honorary pallbearers will be Verlin Stevens, Joshua Crumley, Larry Townson, Jason Gouge, Gabriel Gouge and Les Stevens. | Hughes, Richard "Arnold" (I66604)
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| 3629 | HAMPTON - Richard "Fred" Tucker, Sr., age 92, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Hillview Rehab Clinic. He was the son of the late David and Callie Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kate Snavely; a sister, Helen Smith, two step-brothers, Hunter and Brian Tucker; and two step-sisters, Lessie and Ollie Mae. In December 1944, Fred left high school to enlist in the Army. He served in the European Theater during World War II as an infantry rifleman in Company L, 14th Infantry, 71st Infantry Division in General Patton's 3rd Army, landing in France and fighting across Europe. He was awarded the combat Infantry Badge, Victory Medal WWII, European Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars and Good Conduct Medals. Fred was a 1945 graduate of Elizabethton High School where he played football in 1943-1944. He was recruited for UT on a scholarship but turned it down to attend Milligan College. Mr. Tucker had been the District Manager for American National Insurance and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. He enjoyed UT football games, Elizabethton Twins baseball games, fishing, hunting and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Florence Tucker; one son, Fredie Tucker (Debbie); two daughters, Kathy Bradshaw (Bill) and Sandi Tucker, all of Memphis; one brother, David Tucker (Liz), of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Ricky (Dana), Nathan, Jennifer (Kevin) and Lindsay; two great grandchildren, Kate and Knox; a step-son, Tyson Garrison (Jean); three step daughters; and five step grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Richard "Fred" Tucker, Sr. will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Todd Hallman and Rev. Tyson Garrison (step-son) officiating. Music will be provided by Jerry Barnett. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Wednesday. The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with military honors to be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Alvin Woodby, Terrell McClain, Jerry Barnett, Jerry Harper, Carroll Lowe, Tommy Lewis, Kermit Smith and grandsons Nathan Bradshaw and Ricky Tucker. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home at 10:15 AM on Thursday, to go in procession. | Tucker, Richard Fred (I66418)
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| 3630 | HAMPTON - Robert David Campbell, 63, Hampton, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Paul Campbell Sr and Irene McNeil Campbell. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. He was retired from Snap on Tool. Survivors include his wife of 41 years: Judy Johnson Campbell. A son & Daughter-in-law: Robert & Jarilyn Campbell. His Grandchildren: Keagan and Liam. Two Brothers: Paul Campbell, Jr. and wife Glynda and Ronnie Campbell & wife Nancy. His Sister: Shelby Bruzzano & husband Marcello. His Best Friend: Marshall Willis & Janice Treadway. | Campbell, Robert David (I75912)
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| 3631 | HAMPTON - Ruby Pearl Cates Calhoun, 90, Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Born October 26, 1925, in Carter County to the late George Edward and Amelia Kate Crowe Cates. She was a graduate of Hampton High School. Pearl was retired as a Bookkeeper with Browns Supermarket & Hardware. She had been employed there for several years. Pearl was an active member of the Hampton Christian Church and the Home Builders Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Carolyn Perry Church Circle and a member of the Hampton Garden Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, George Edward Cates, Jr. and Clyde C. Cates; and also a sister, Hazel Heaton. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Raymond Calhoun; a daughter, Lisa Ann Hall and husband Jeff, Kingsport; a son, Dr. Larry Calhoun and wife Kathy, Jonesborough; three grandchildren, Whitney Calhoun Goetz and husband John, Nashville, Dr. McKenzie Calhoun, Johnson City and Nathan Hall and wife Meghan, Milligan College; one great grandson, George Calhoun Goetz; one sister, Charlotte Carter and husband Bob, Elizabethton; one brother, Carl Cates and wife Nell, Elizabethton; two sisters-in-law, Helen Cates and Jean Carroll; her brothers-in-law, Harvey Calhoun and wife Gloria, and John Calhoun and wife Penny; several nieces & nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Pearl Calhoun will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Grandview Christian Church, 300 University Parkway, Johnson City with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, Mr. Nathan Hall and Mr. L.D. Campbell Ministers officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday and also at Mountain Home National Cemetery at 10:35 a.m. on Friday, will be: John Carter, Ron Calhoun, Bobby McClain, Wayne McClain, Tony Church, Roger Shepard, and Maurice Shell. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family. | Cates, Ruby Pearl (I48381)
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| 3632 | HAMPTON - Shonette Mardell Tolley, age 81, of Hampton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 24, 2016. She was born January 19, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to Frank & Lillian Cutlip. Shonette was a graduate of Hampton High School and was retired from the United States Postal Service. She was an active member of Rittertown Baptist Church where she had served as Minister of Music for many years. Mrs. Tolley was preceded in death by her father, Frank Cutlip; her sister Rannell Orefield and her granddaughter, Amber Shaw Calhoun. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Herman Tolley; her mother, Lillian Cutlip; sons, Keith and Leon (Rebecca) and daughter, Patty; granddaughters, Tracy Guy (Jeff) and Tammy Jordan; grandsons, Mitchell, R.J. and Ezra; great-grandchildren, Lane and Timber Shaw, Jeffrey, River and Rudy Guy, brother, Charles Cut lip (JoAnn); and special friends, Garry Smith and Shrill Davis and Simon. The family would like to offer special Thank You to Mrs. Tolley's hospice nurses, Ivy, Ruby, Becky & Pam and Dr. Chakraborty and his staff. A service to honor the life of Shonette Tolley will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Ritter town Baptist Church in Hampton with the Rev. Richard Stout officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. with the service following at 6 p.m. The graveside service and interment will be held immediately following the service at the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be: Keith Tolley, Leon Tolley, Line Shaw, Timber Shaw, Gary Smith and Jeff Gary. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Cutlip, Albert Ellison, Louie Greene, Tom Little, Gene Orefield and Gary Trivet. | Cutlip, Shonette Mardell (I32087)
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| 3633 | HAMPTON - Sylvia “Joyce” Cable, age 92, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to join her Lord and Savior, her husband and her wonderful sons on Monday, November 15, 2021 at her home. Joyce was born in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late William Storie and Amerzee McCloud Storie. In addition to her parents, Joyce was also preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Hollis Cable; two sons, Tim Cable and William Freddie Cable; ten brothers and sisters; and two grandsons, Kory McKinney and Timothy Arthur Cable, II. Joyce was a beautiful, kind and loving soul who loved her family and God. She was full of strength and encouragement and always had wise words to give. Joyce was a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church and stood tall with strength in God and her family. She was the best mother and always knew what those around her needed and would take care of anyone around her. She had worked in the food department of Kmart. Joyce was known as the Queen of the “One Liners” and loved to show her love through food, hugs and touching those who needed her most. Those left to continue Joyce’s legacy and cherish her wonderful memory include her daughter, Valerie Cable McKinney; her grandsons, Kristopher McKinney and Trevor Cable; her granddaughters, Amy Love Kemp, Alison Edwards, Andrea Cable and Adrianne Vandiver; two great grandsons, Corbin Edwards, Owen Kemp; her great granddaughter, Avery Edwards; her daughter –in –law, Christinia Cable; and several nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. A service to celebrate the life of Sylvia “Joyce” Cable will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton with Pastor Jamie Ferguson officiating. Music will be provided by Dean Martin. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Saturday. The committal and entombment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park in the Mausoleum of Peace. Active pallbearers will be Trevor Cable and Kris McKinney and Jeremy Whisenhunt, Woody Whisenhunt and Steven Vandiver. | Storie, Sylvia Joyce (I88884)
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| 3634 | HAMPTON - V. I. "Rex" Vance, 88, Hampton, joined his loving wife of 64 years, Ruby, in heaven on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Hillview Health Center in Elizabethton. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Sherman and Ruth Winters Vance. V I was born and raised in the Tiger Valley community. He served in the United States National Guard and worked for Fisher Body in Flint, Michigan and retired from Burleson Construction, Johnson City, TN. He was a charter member and elder of the Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church, Elizabethton. He was an avid UT Vol Fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Eva Vance, a son, Michael Harold Vance, three brothers: Deward, Sterling and Sherman Vance, Jr. and three sisters: Sylvia Miller, Bernice Vance, and Jewel Holtsclaw Edmisten. Survivors include one son, Joseph D. Vance, Deltona, Florida, one granddaughter, Monica Vance Phillips and husband Jason, Elizabethton, and one great-grandson, Samuel Phillips. Three Sisters: Opal Jarrett, Inez Johnson and Mary L. Bunten, and two Brothers: Ray, and Rev. John Vance. Several nieces & nephews. Graveside Services and Interment will be at 12 noon Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in the Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Greg Whitehead and Rev. John Vance officiating. Music will be provided by his son Joseph Vance. Active Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family, friends and neighbors. The family would like to thank Shelby Street of Hillview Health Center for her attentive care, love and support throughout his illness. | Vance, V. I. "Rex" (I54309)
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| 3635 | HAMPTON - Velma E. Tester, 74, of Hampton, went home to be with her Lord, on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William Oscar and Merle Hicks Morton and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen O. Tester, on June 22, 2010. Mrs. Tester was a life time member of Union Baptist Church in Hampton where she served the church faithfully as a Sunday School teacher and a choir member. She loved to watch movies on the Hallmark Channel, and taking trips to Gatlinburg. She loved to spend time with her family and attend services at her church. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Scott Tester, and his wife, Rebecca, Hampton; four grandchildren, Marissa Marie Tester, Mark Scott Tester, Cody Ryan Keene, Dave Newton Ramey; a sister, Glenda Ranshaw, and her husband, Rev. Doug Ranshaw; brother-in-law, Richard Tester, and his wife, Betty, all of Hampton; three nieces, Tiffany Arnett, Amy Lowe, Amanda Blair; and a nephew, Travis Ranshaw. A special friend, Karen Matherly, also survives. A service to honor the life of Mrs. Tester will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Wesley Duncan, and Rev. Doug Ranshaw, officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Union Baptist Church Choir. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday prior to the service, and at the home of her son at other times. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Travis Ranshaw, Mark Tester, Dave Ramey, Cody Keene, Eugene Keene and Ray Arnett. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Union Baptist Church. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet the family at the cemetery at 10:45 am on Wednesday. The family wishes to express a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nurses on the 5200 floor of the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital for the concern and care shown to Mrs. Tester and the family during her time there. | Morton, Velma E. (I53919)
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| 3636 | HAMPTON - Von Austin Fritts, 79, Hampton passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical after a brief illness. A native of Butler, he was a son of the late Robert Lee & Donnie Elkins Fritts. Von was a retired employee of Nor-Well Company. He loved fishing and "Loafing" with his buddies. Survivors include his wife of 56 years: Elsie Simerly Fritts. Two Children: James "Jim" Fritts & Wife Donna, Elizabethton and Reba Shreve & husband Gregory, Matthews, North Carolina. His Grandchildren: Robbie Fritts, Christopher Shreve , Whitney Shreve, Chris Fuller and wife Melissa and Robert Fuller. His Great Grandchildren: Dylan, Haylee, Alexis, Makenzie, Ashton and Chelsea Fuller. His brother: Harold Fritts and wife Priscilla, Alexandria, Virginia. His Sister: Mary Colbert, Butler. Also surviving are several nieces & nephews. Von's special friends: Karen Fisher, E.J. Blevins, Andy Arnett and Duck Stout. A Service to celebrate the life of Von Fritts will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Terry Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees and former employees of Nor-Well Company, Boyd Smith, Richard Smith, Bobby Joe Taylor, Freddie Shreve and Dallas Richardson. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital and the 2500 Wing, Johnson City Medical Center. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. His body was given to Restore Life for research. | Fritts, Vaughn Austin "Von" (I58159)
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| 3637 | HAMPTON - Walter France Andrews, Sr., age 92 of Hampton, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born in Butler, TN on June 22, 1930 to the late Wheeler and Elizabeth Finney Andrews. Walter was raised in the Cobbs Creek and Bunton Town communities. In 1955 he married Betty ‘Noletta’ Campbell and began 67 years of marriage and family. He found work in Akron, OH with Akron Plating Company. After seven years in Ohio, he returned his family “home” to Tennessee where they settled in Hampton. Walter worked for Wright and Lopez Construction, Hanley Structures and North American Rayon. In the late 1970’s he began working for East Tennessee State University in Facilities. Over twenty years he worked as a carpenter, plumber and painter. He enjoyed his work at ETSU and made many friends across campus. His three daughters, also ETSU employees, are still met with the question, “How’s your Dad?” Walter loved golf and was always the team designated putter. He taught his sons the game and loved traveling to Myrtle Beach with them and a host of friends for friendly weekend tournaments. These men loved Walter, and everyone wanted “Pappy” on their team. As a child, Walter attended many singing schools and learned the shape note method of music. He became a tenor signer at a young age. Later he became a great bass singer and sang with several local gospel groups and friends including Gib Hardin and Mack Holloway. He was song leader at Pearce Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, where he was a member, for many years. In addition to his wife, Walter is survived by daughters Theresa Marlow, Johnson City, Patti Marlow (Randy) Elizabethton, Robin Grindstaff (Edward) Elizabethton; sons Jeff Andrews (Cindy Hopson) Johnson City, Walter Andrews, Jr (Karla) Hampton. His greatest joys were his ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers James and Lloyd ‘Pete’ Andrews of Elizabethton; brother-in-law Bearl Campbell (Pat) Butler, sister-in-law Brenda Schenck (Don) Johnson City, several nieces and nephews and many friends. Beloved son, Robert Paul Andrews, proceeded Walter in death on September 18, 2022. In addition to his parents, Walter was also proceeded in death by brothers, Perry, D.L. and Claude Andrews and sisters Maude Cummins, Tudy Wallace, Mary Cable and Ruth Andrews. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Abundant Christian Living Community for the wonderful care they gave our husband and father during his brief stay. Walter was a solid citizen, hard worker and a great Dad. He enjoyed life. He will be greatly missed but we know that he and Robert are now rejoicing in Heaven. A celebration of life service for Walter France Andrews, Sr. will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Greg Largent officiating. A eulogy will be offered by his son, Jeff Andrews. Music will be under the direction of his granddaughter, Tanika Hardin. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Andrews Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. | Andrews, Walter France (22853696)
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| 3638 | Hampton County, SC 1900 census Household 230 Hines LightseyMay 1874 26SC SC SC Martha B.Mar 1874 26SC SC SC Judson U.Oct 1894 5SC SC SC Chelsie J.Jul 1897 3SC SC SC BuncyOct 1898 1SC SC SC Mikel DeloachMar 1826 74SC SC SCFather in law, widower Mary A. DeloachApr 1864 36SC SC SCSister in law, invalid | Lightsey, William H. (I24640)
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| 3639 | HAMPTON – Kate Stevens Tolley, 89, 305 Hampton View Drive, Hampton, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009, at the residence of a daughter, Barbara Moffitt. She was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Henry and Ida Cornette Stevens. She was a retired nursing assistant at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Caleb Tolley, November 1999; her sisters: Delia Arnett and Gladys Stevens; and her brothers: Clifford, Clarence, Clyde, Printice, Shoun and Conley Stevens. She was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church. Survivors include Four Daughters: Barbara Moffitt, Hampton, Janice Stout and her husband, Pastor Bobby Stout, Helen Blevins and her husband, Arthur, all of Elizabethton, and Brenda Sneed & husband, John, of Hampton; 12 Grandchildren: Randy Woodby, Kelvin Woodby, Bobby Stout Jr., Tawana Holland, LaDonna Boone, Lisa White, Denise Norris, Angelia Fletcher, Kimberly Wandell, Scott Simerly, April Ramey & Kristi Simerly; 19 Great Grandchildren; Several nieces & nephews including a special Niece: Shelby Whitehead Russell, and a special nephew: Lauren Stevie Stevens. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Stout and Rev. Buddy Street officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Tawanna Holland, Soloist, Glenda Williams, Soloist, and the Pleasant Beach Quartet. Active Pallbearers will be: Johnny Sneed, Arthur Blevins, Lance Harsh, Kenneth R. Woodby, Kelvin H. Woodby, Bobby Stout Jr., McKinley (Ken) Woodby, Verlin Stevens and Steve Boone. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Byrl Clark, Raymond Crabtree, Lynn Tipton, Alvin Woodby, Byrl McKinney, Tommy Vaughn, Ernest Jackson, Kelvin Jackson, Vaughn Campbell Jr., Barney McKinney, Gordon Holland, Greg Rustin, Jeff Hamrick, Gordon Lewis, Tip Smith, Rocky Cochran, Steve Cochran, Adrian Tolley, Ed Stalcup, Eddie Dean Palmer, Arnold Hughes, Vic Harrison, Robert Holdren and Randy Mashburn. Her special friends: Melvia Davis, Jean Trivette, Thelma Cutshall, Tonya Buchanan, Ruby Hyder, Rose Lewis, Erma Stevens, Romaine Watson, Elizabeth Street, Pauline Holland and Glenda Williams. | Stevens, Kate (I28274)
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| 3640 | HAMPTON – Raymond Calhoun, 93, Hampton, passed away on September 8, 2019, at the VA at Mountain Home, Johnson City. Born November 25, 1925, in Avery County, North Carolina to the late Roy E. Calhoun and Oma Johnson Cheyney. Raymond was a proud World War II veteran who served in the United States Navy. He served in both the European and Pacific Theaters on the USS Chinaberry, a net tender ship. He was retired as a supervisor with Unisys Corporation, Bristol. Raymond was an active member and elder emeritus of the Hampton Christian Church and a lifetime member of Hampton Masonic Lodge 750. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Cates Calhoun; five brothers, Roy Calhoun, Jr., Edgar Calhoun, Russell Calhoun, John Calhoun, and Harvey Calhoun; one sister, Jerry Ann Calhoun. Survivors include his son, Dr. Larry Calhoun and wife Kathy, Johnson City; a daughter, Lisa Calhoun Hall and husband Jeff, Kingsport; three grandchildren, Whitney Calhoun Goetz and husband John, Nashville, Dr. McKenzie Calhoun Highsmith and husband Akiah, Johnson City, Nathan Hall and wife Meghan, Abingdon, Maryland; three great grandsons, George Calhoun Goetz, Theodore Lee Goetz, and Mason Ray Hall; one sister, Jean Carroll; four sisters-in-law, Helen Cates, Nell Cates, Penny Calhoun, and Gloria Calhoun; several nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Raymond Calhoun will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Crossroads Christian Church, 1300 Suncrest Drive, Gray, Tennessee with Mr. Nathan Hall, Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, and Dr. L.D. Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. A military graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to meet at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Thursday. Active pallbearers will be John Carter, Dennis Carter, Ron Calhoun, Bobby McClain, Wayne McClain, Maurice Shell, Roger Shepard, and Tony Church. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Hampton Christian Church. | Calhoun, Raymond (I48347)
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| 3641 | Hampton – Thomas Walter White, 78, Rt. 1 Hampton, died at his home Tuesday following an illness of two years. A native of Carter County, he was a member of Fish Springs Baptist Church. White was a retired employee of the American Bemburg Corp. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lottie White; Three Daughters, Mrs. Hessie Cable and Mrs. Winnie Watson of Butler, Mrs. Teresa Ward of Portsmouth, VA.; a son, Toby White of Elizabethton; four brothers, Dan White of Johnson City, Dewey, Lon and Frank White of Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Oates of Johnson City, and Mrs. Sadie Hicks of Elk Park, NC. Nineteen grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Thomas Walter White, age 78,of Rt. 1 Hampton, who died Tuesday night, will be held Friday 2 p.m. from the Fish Springs Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. James Landrum. Music by the church choir. Burial in the McNiel Cemetery. Flower bearers will be friends. Pallbearers are as follows: Fred Casey, Jim Oliver, Ray Reece, Jim Reece, Will Lewis, Hance Haley, J.D. Rainbolt, Troy White, Howard Rainbolt, Ferd Rainbolt. | White, Thomas Walter "Tom" (I59836)
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| 3642 | HAMPTON — Mrs. Wilma (Pidge) Arnold, 101, 434 Tollett Street, Hampton, TN, died Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the home of her daughter in Middle River, MD. A native of Johnson County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Wilburn and Susan Caroline Ward. Mrs. Arnold had worked as a Nurses' Aide. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Raymond Arnold, in 1989; a daughter, Bessie Marie Roark; a son-in-law, James Norman Roark; three sisters, Eliza Pauline Stout, Beulah Victoria Stout and Emma Grace Mast; three brothers, Marshall Woodrow Ward, Herman Nathanial Ward and Robert Frank Ward; and a half-sister, Peggy Cress. Survivors include a daughter, Alma Geraldine Kemp and husband, Kale; and a son, Bobby Mack Arnold and wife, Kathleen Grace; grandchildren, Michael Kale Kemp, Teresa Nidiffer, Tonya Weaver, Lisa Meadows, Wanda Bengston, Kimberly Hughes, Angela Bray, Bobby Allen Arnold and Kristy Kemp-Szymanowski; great-grandchildren, Michael Kemp Jr., David Kemp Johnathan Kemp, Clayton Hughes, Marshall Hughes, Josey Walter Weaver, Kayla Ripple, Brandon Arnold, Ashlee Arnold, Jacob Dress, Natalie Bray, Noah Hughes, Grace Hughes, Emma Szymanowski and John Kale Szymanowski; great-great-grandchildren, Mason Kemp, McKenzie Kemp, Elise Kemp and Anna Hughes; a sister, Ruth Pearl Dowell; and half-sisters and half-brothers, Willie Mae, Jena Lee, Alley, Tom and Earl Ward. Funeral service for Mrs. Wilma (Pidge) Arnold will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 2, 2010, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. Mack Presnell officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Ward, Wilma Glen "Pidge" (I4851)
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| 3643 | HAMPTON — Aillen Woodby McKinney, 90, Hampton, went to be with the Lord and her husband on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at her residence. Aileen was born in Relief, North Carolina the daughter of the late Oscar & Lydia Miller Woodby. She had lived in Carter County for 80 years. She was an active member of the Simerly Creek Believers Fellowship Church. Aillen was a retired employee of Hillview Nursing Home after 36 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Byrl McKinney; three brothers, Emmert, Hayes and Clayton Woodby; and a daughter-in-law, Sharon McKinney. Survivors include her children, daughter & son-in-law, Sharon Emmett and husband Larry, Elizabethton; son, Larry McKinney and Fran Weddle, Hampton and son & daughter-in-law, Sam McKinney and wife Patricia, Hampton. One Grandson: Todd McKinney. Two Granddaughters: Julie and husband Vaughn Simerly, Jr., Hampton, and Lori Watson and husband Ben, Elizabethton. Two Great Grandchildren: Justin Simerly, Hampton, and Loren Watson, Elizabethton. Sisters: Avenell Arnett, Jean & Rev. Clarence Phillip, Hampton. Brothers: Conley & Mary Sue Woodby, Van & Ray Woodby, Ken & Linda Woodby, Dennis Woodby and Alvin & Sue Woodby all of Hampton. Sister-in-law, Lennie Woodby, Hampton. Two very special nephews: Randy Woodby, Birmingham, Alabama and Kelvin Woodby, Knoxville. Special Friend Janice McKinney. Funeral Service will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jim Holtsclaw and Rev. B.F. McKinney, Jr. officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2015, in McKinney Cemetery. Music will be by the Simerly Creek Believers Fellowship Church Quartet. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to meet at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Saturday to go to the cemetery, are: Todd McKinney, Vaughn Simerly, Jr., Justin Simerly, Ben Watson, Joe Bagby, Ed Morton and David Holtsclaw. Honorary Pall Bearers are: Kinnie McKinney, John L McKinney, Mike Teague, Dannie McKinney, Ed Simerly, Steve Holtsclaw, David Stevens, Steve Forrester, Barney McKinney, and her church Family, Friends and Neighbors. | Woodby, Aileen (I45393)
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| 3644 | HAMPTON — Bessie Marie Arnold Roark, 75, Hampton, went to be with her Lord, Saturday April 19, 2008, at her residence. She was a Johnson County native but had lived most of her life in Carter County. She was a retired employee of Texas Instruments and had worked for thirty years at Browns Super Market. She loved to work in her flowers and her garden. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church, but attended the Hampton Church of God. Mrs. Roark was preceded in death by her father, Walter Raymond Arnold; and her husband, Norman "Sarge" Roark, April 20, 2001. Survivors include two daughters & sons-in-law: Teresa Nidiffer and her husband, John Dunlap, Elizabethton, and Tonya and Henry Weaver, Weaverville, North Carolina; Her Mother: Wilma Ward Arnold, Baltimore, Maryland; One Grandson: Josey Walter Weaver; Sister: Geraldine Kemp, Baltimore; A Brother: Bobby Mack Arnold, Hampton; Several Nieces & Nephews & Great Nieces & Nephews; Her special friends: Jane Goodwin Davis, Susan Lamb & Judy Austin. A gathering of family, friends and acquaintance to celebrate the memories of Bessie Roark will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorials May be made in memory of her to the Hampton Church of God. Friends are welcome To come by the residence at their convenience. The family would like to express a Special "Thank You' to the Johnson City Medical Center Hospice and her friends and Neighbors who offered their loved and support during her illness. | Arnold, Bessie Marie (I2458)
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| 3645 | HAMPTON — Carl Dean "Bill" Estep, 85, 172 Oscar Johnson Road, Hampton, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late James Wesley and Flossie White Estep. He was a Civil Engineer with the State of Tennessee for over fifty years. He received an Outstanding Service Achievement Award that was presented by the Governor of the state of Tennessee. Bill was a longtime member of the Union Baptist Church, where he had served as a Deacon for several years and had served in several different areas of the church. He gave many volunteer hours of his time and resources. He loved horses, four wheeling and was an avid bicyclist. At age 71, he rode a bicycle across the state of Georgia to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Estep; three sisters: Majolen Ward, Ora White and Iva Holder; and five nephews: Burle Estep, Sammy Lee White, David Jackson, Ross Jackson and Greg Deloach. Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Betty Hazelwood Estep; A son & daughter-in-law: Charles Michael and Gail Estep, Johnson City; A Daughter: Judy Estep Grindstaff, Hampton; One Granddaughter: Micah Boone, Elizabethton; Four Great Grandchildren: Mike Johnson, Christian Boone, Jagger Ritchie and Melia Ritchie; Two Sisters: Hazel Jackson, Johnson City, and Joyce Deloach, of Pennsylvania; Several Nieces & Nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Strickland and Rev. Danny Bright officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Music will be provided by Amanda Strickland. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday, will be: Ray Harmon, Mark Berry, David Grindstaff, Fred Simerly, Mike Johnson, Cole Harmon, Chris Ritchie and Carl Lee Hazelwood. Honorary pallbearers will be: Michael Clawson, Rick Kilby, Gary Shingleton, Carroll Boone, A.B. Grindstaff, Lue Honeycutt and the Jerry Nave Sunday School Class of the Union Baptist Church. | Estep, Carl Dean (I33169)
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| 3646 | HAMPTON — Hasford R. "Hass" Estep, 98, 157 Estep Road, Hampton, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011, in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Henry B. and Frances Bertie Scalf Estep. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. In his earlier years Mr. Estep played semi-pro baseball with the Valley Forge Reds that was organized in 1938, disbanded during the war years and later became the Unaka League. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He served in the United States Army during World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Crowe Estep, December 31, 2001; by a son, Russell Estep; a great granddaughter, Ashley Younce; two sisters: Edith Estep and Sweetie Lyons; and a brother: Warren Estep. Survivors include a Daughter & son-in-law: Frances & Raymond Bennett, Johnson City; Four Sons & Two Daughters-In-Law: Larry & Roma Estep and Stephen, all of Hampton, Terry & Kathy Estep and Jarvis Estep, all of Elizabethton; Two Brothers: William (Bill) Estep, Elizabethton, and Earl Estep, of Johnson City; 20 Grandchildren; 32 Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. It was his wish to be cremated and no services are planned. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Judy Deloach and the Staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home and Mandy Ritter for all their love and support. | Estep, Hasford R. "Hass" (I12100)
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| 3647 | HAMPTON — Joseph A. Willis, 95, 150 Escape Mountain, Hampton, died Thursday, December 6, 2007, in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Bob & Nancy Ann Tolley Willis. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation after 43 years of service. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Myrtle Tolley Willis, in December 1991; by a son, Albert Willis; four sisters; and four brothers. Survivors include Two Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Eddie & Kyle Hyder, Hampton and Glenda & Bob Hyatt, Elizabethton; Two Sons & Daughters-in-Law: Danna & Mary Etta Willis, Gray, and Raymond & Veronica Willis, Renton, Washington; 15 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; Several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Elgin L.D. Berry officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Willis Cemetery. Music will be provided by Joel Crisp. Active Pallbearers will be Grandson and Great Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be Herman Tolley, Robert Clark, Cecil Hyder, Bob Dugger, Jim Cable and the Staff of ETSU Family Medicine. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Zia Piehman | Willis, Joseph Avery (I15244)
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| 3648 | HAMPTON — Lola Whitehead Butler, 90, Hampton, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2015, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Born June 6, 1925 in Carter County, one of the children of the late Dayton and Mollie Ingram Whitehead. She attended Cloudland High School. Mrs. Butler retired as a Supervisor of the former East Tennessee Undergarment Factory. She was a member of the Little Mountain Baptist Church. Her hobbies were shopping and sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Butler who died in 1984; by four brothers, Lawrence, Gene, Vernon and Darrell Whitehead; and three sisters, Voretta and Ruth Hill and infant Joyce Elizabeth Hill. Survivors include two sisters, Geraldine Arney, Elizabethton and Peggy Whitehead, Elk Park, North Carolina; two brothers, Byrl Whitehead and his wife June, Roan Mountain and Brady Lee Whitehead and wife Deloris, Hampton, Virginia; several nieces & nephews and great and great great nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Raymond Hill officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2015, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Monday will be: Nicky, Billy, Robbie, Bobby, and Todd Whitehead, Clarence and Ernie Largent and Josey Oliver. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Raymond Hill, Curtis Carter, Freddie Julian, Mike Davis, Mike Blevins, Tom Reine, Mark Hill, Roling St Clair, Rocky, Steven, Estill, Ricky and Randy Whitehead, Muriel Townsend, Charles "Dud" Ingram, Leon Whitehead, David Vaught and employees of the former East Tennessee Undergarment Factory. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at her residence. | Whitehead, Lola (I48955)
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| 3649 | HAMPTON — Luster McKinney Stevens, 91, Hampton passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016, in the Hermitage Health Center. Born in Carter County to the late Wilson & Bell Hill McKinney. She lived her entire life on Brown's Branch Road. She was also preceded in death by her husband Conley Jerome Stevens, Sr.; by two grandchildren, Connie Bowers and Melissa Bowers; and three sons-in-law, Terry Hill, Billy Dan Harrell and Randy McKinney; two brothers, Bruce McKinney and Jack McKinney. Luster was a life time member of Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church and the oldest member of the church. She loved working in her flowers and visits from her children and grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons & daughters-in-law, Bud & Pat Stevens, Unicoi, and Bruce & Shirley Stevens, Hampton; six daughters & sons-in-law, Wilma & Willard Bowers, Ann Hill, Karen Stevens and Brenda Harrell all of Elizabethton, Loretta McKinney and June McKinney, Hampton; ten grandchildren, Aaron & Polly Bowers, Michael & Brandy Hill, Jamie and Marti McKinney, Christopher & Tracy Stevens, Brian & Tonya Stevens, Teresa & Greg Mathes, Sheri & Ken Trivette, Tammy Hill, Todd McKinney and Tina & John Glover; eleven great grandchildren, Kendra, Andrew, Brooke, Conley, Danielle, Marcus, Jake, Katie, Daniel, Jagger, and Kristen; four great great grandchildren, Ashton, Parker, Carmindy and Paisley. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carl Grindstaff and Rev. Jack Lyons officiating. Graveside and Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016, in the Stevens Cemetery, Rittertown Road, Hampton with the Rev. Ted Lewis officiating. Music will be provided by Katie McKinney and Penny Bowers. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons and a Great Grandson, Jacob Hill. | McKinney, Luster (I48223)
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| 3650 | HAMPTON — Maxie Johnson Bowers, age 79, formerly of 107 Shook Branch Rd., Hampton, died Friday, August 26, 2005 at Stockton Residential Home, Roan Mountain. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Fannie Cornett Fulton. Mrs. Bowers was a member of Union Baptist Church and was retired from North American Rayon Corporation. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Herman Johnson, second husband, Floyd Bowers, and three sisters, Elsie Fulton, Ruby Honeycutt and Helen Pearce. Survivors are her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Andrew and Marsha Ann Johnson, grandson, Aaron Ezekiel Johnson, all of Hampton, three sisters, Ruth Adcox, Elizabethton, Shirley Hardin and Virginia McGee, both of North Carolina, and two brothers, Ken Fulton and Bill Fulton, both of North Carolina; special friends from Stockton Residential Home, June Henson, Katina Street, Bunny Frakes, Rena Lee Whitehead, Maradell Hughes, Diana Stockton, Leroy and LouElla Stockton and Carolyn Tester. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Bowers will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 29, 2005 in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Mickey Beal and Rev. Haskel Ingram officiating. Music will be under the direction of Tammy Jewett Simerly and Bill Anderson. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. prior to the service in the chapel or at the residence, 107 Shook Branch Road, Hampton at anytime. The graveside service and interment will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2005 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jim Hathaway, Richard Waddlington, James Smith, Earl Pearce, Joe Depew, Shelton Lewis, Dallas Isenhour, Randy Smith and Sam Colbaugh. Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Cable, Mark Cole, Billy Joe Campbell, Don O'Quinn and members of Union Baptist Church. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are requested to meet at the cemetery at 12:50 P.M. Tuesday. | Fulton, Maxie (I29571)
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