William Robert Berry

William married Sarah F. Dotson on 21 Mar 1847 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 30 Mar 1829 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 31 Oct 1898 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Rachel M. Reece on 7 Oct 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rachel (daughter of Asa Reece and Katherine Caroline Wagner) was born on 5 Mar 1847 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Naomi "Oma" Harper on 16 Dec 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Naomi (daughter of Eli Saunders Harper and Elizabeth Emiline Langston) was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Ephram Hunter Phillippi about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ephram (son of David C. Phillippi and Jane Fry) was born on 1 Mar 1857 in Wythe County, , , Virginia; died on 16 Jul 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Stephen Phillippi about 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Stephen (son of David C. Phillippi and Jane Fry) was born about 1853 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Oscar Abraham Whisman on 14 Oct 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Oscar was born about 1867. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dicy married William Mckinley Harper about 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Eli Saunders Harper and Elizabeth Emiline Langston) was born about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married James Monroe Harper about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Eli Saunders Harper and Elizabeth Emiline Langston) was born about 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Martha E. "Mattie" Dyer on 10 Dec 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 26 Mar 1872 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 Feb 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Mary Alice Grindstaff about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Unknown Grindstaff and Bettie Nave) was born in Mar 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Sep 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nora married Andrew J. Forrester about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of Andrew Forrester and Pheobe C. Proffitt) was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Bertha (Phillippi) about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bertha was born about 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rhoda married George Washington Tester on 19 Nov 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George was born on 30 Sep 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Feb 1946 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rhoda married George Washington Tester on 19 Nov 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Andrew J. Tester and Sarah Fine Forrester) was born on 30 Sep 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Feb 1946 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Edgefield Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Nora Mae Shupe on 8 Dec 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of William Thompson Shupe and Margaret R. Blevins) was born about 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, March 17, 1965
Mrs. Martha E. Shupe. . .
Mrs. Martha E. Shupe, age 87 of Mountain City died in Memorial Hospital at Johnson City on Wednesday morning following an extended illness. A native of Johnson County she was the widow of the late James Shupe. Mrs. Shupe was a member of Valley View Methodist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Georgia Gentry, Mountain City; Mrs. H.G. Lewis, Rockfor[sic], Tenn., and Mrs. Ira Floyd of Knoxville; two sons, Frank Shupe of Butler, and Francis Shupe of Norfolk, Va.; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Phillippi, Mountain City; two sisters, Mrs. Josie Forrester, Mountain City and Mrs. Julia Thompson, Portland, Ore.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Tetrick Funeral Home chapel with A.S. Clear officiating.
Music was under direction of Miss Ruth Scott, organist and Mr. George Blaylock, soloist.
Interment in Phillippi cemetery at Mountain City.
Tetrick Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Martha married James William Shupe about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Thompson Shupe and Margaret R. Blevins) was born on 6 Mar 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edd married Vergia Othie Shupe on 21 Nov 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Vergia (daughter of William Thompson Shupe and Margaret R. Blevins) was born on 23 May 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edd married Geneva "Neva" Walker on 22 Feb 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Geneva was born about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Dorothy Sally Hodge on 22 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy was born on 25 Jul 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Apr 1998 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Julie E. Trivett, 94, 4256 Highway 321 Butler, died Monday, April 5, 1999, at Unicoi County Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Mrs. Trivett was a native of Johnson County and had lived in Carter County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Dyer Berry and was also preceded in death by her husband, William Paul Trivett, in 1985, five brothers and a sister.

Mrs. Trivett was a homemaker and former owner-operator, with her husband, of the Trivett Grocery in Butler. She was a member of the Little Milligan Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby and Albert Lewis, Spring City, Tenn., and June and Roy Wagner, Butler, and a sister, Sarah Hyder, Elizabethton. Five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

TRIVETT -- Funeral services for Mrs. Julie E. Trivett, 94, 4256 Highway 321 Butler, who died Monday, will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, with Rev. Cecil "Nick" Bradshaw officiating. Music will be by Jerry Barnett, soloist. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Lakeview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be family and friends.

Family/Spouse: William Paul Trivett. William was born on 12 Dec 1904 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died in Feb 1985 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Herbert Hyder on 21 Sep 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Herbert was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Catharine Peters on 8 Mar 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Catharine (daughter of William Peters and Ida Buckles) was born about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Berlie A. 'Buck' Barry
Berlie A 'Buck' Barry, age 88, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Mountain City Care Center.

He was born on February 13, 1924 to the late Daniel Hugh Barry and Mary Alice Grindstaff Barry. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three sisters: Rachel Greer, Lulu Wells and Anna Wells. a brother, Ray Barry.

Berlie was a 1944 graduate of Johnson County High School and a 1946 graduate of Elizabethton Business College. He founded Barry Real Estate Auction Company and after many years of service, retired from the company.

He enjoyed working around his farm and with his cattle. He also enjoyed working in his garden with his wife Mary. Berlie was a member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243 F&AM and the Jericho Shrine Temple. He was a faithful member of Liberty Christian Church. Berlie loved his family and spending time with them and he will be missed by all.

Berlie is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary I. Crussell Barry; daughter, Alice Faye McCloud; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Gearlene Barry, Wayne and Vickie Barry and Joe and Pat Barry, all of Mountain City, TN; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many special friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Mountain City Funeral Home with Minister Maurice Widener to officiate. Interment with Masonic Rites will follow at the Phillippi Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Carl Williams, Anthony Barry, Chaz McCracken, Jason Barry, David Pennington, Mike Eller and CJ McCloud. Honorary Pallbearers are Jim Hutchinson, Barton Hawkins, Earl Greer, Larry Mullins and Members of Liberty Christian Church. Friends may call at the home of a son Daniel Barry, 1867 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mountain City, Tn 37683.

Burlie married Mary Iva Crussell about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William Crussell and Pearl Cross) was born on 13 Jul 1924 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Dec 2014 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married Oscar Conley Forrester on 3 Jul 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Oscar (son of Millard Filmore Forrester and Amanda C. McElyea) was born on 25 May 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1973 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Charles Carson Carroll on 1 Aug 1923 in Bristol, , Washington County, Virginia. Charles (son of James Carroll and Isobel (Carroll)) was born on 19 Jun 1894 in Lee County, , , Virginia; died in Sep 1974 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Edgefield UMC Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millie married Ephraim Buck Norris on 3 Aug 1935 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Ephraim (son of Joseph B. Norris and Lydia Victoria Nelson) was born on 30 Sep 1896 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Apr 1958 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Archie married Margaret L. Hyatt on 4 Jul 1950 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Lawrence Hyatt and Gracie (Hyatt)) was born on 6 Aug 1929 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Sep 1989 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Edgefield UMC Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Anna Kate Adams on 16 Jul 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced about 1938. Anna was born on 12 Feb 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Alice F. Garland on 16 Jun 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of William G. Garland and Mary Cordelia Arney) was born about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Sep 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nola married Walter Wynn Johnson on 24 May 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of James Scott Johnson and Emma O. Cress) was born on 5 Apr 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Aug 1980 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ettie married Ambrose V. Triplett about 1922. Ambrose was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Juanita S. Carr, 94, of Bluff City, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from her residence. Juanita was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy Hodges Berry. In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Carr; two brothers, Ira Berry and James Berry; a son-in-law, Lloyd Elliott; and two brothers-in-law, Ed Wolfe and Carl Bullock.
Juanita was a loving, Christian woman who loved her church family and always helped whenever she was needed because church and God were first in her life. Everyone called her “Granny” because she loved everyone unconditionally and always had a smile. Juanita retired as a seamstress and was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church where she had a perfect attendance for over 30 years! At the church she was not only a faithful member but had also taught Sunday school and was a member of the Lady’s Circle. In addition to her church functions, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, tending to her flowers and spending time with her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her many loving memories include her daughter, Arlene Elliott; her grandson, Chris (V.V.) Elliott; two granddaughters, Mitzi (Jeff) Baker and Melissa Elliott; her great-grandchildren, Nelson (Gracie Norman) Elliott, Laiken (Zach Miller) Cox, Tyler Cox, Shyanne Baker, Justin Baker and Emily Baker; and her sisters, Arlene “Sissy” Bullock and Opal Wolfe. Several nieces, nephews, church family, and other extended family also survive.
A service to celebrate and honor the life of Juanita S. Carr will be conducted at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 1, at Bunker Hill Christian Church with Mr. Brad Perry and Mr. Grant Foster, ministers, officiating. Music will be under direction of the Bunker Hill Christian Church members. The family will receive friends at the church from 4 until 6 p.m., prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, August 2, in the Morrell Cemetery in Bluff City. Active pallbearers will be Troy Rumley, Chris Elliott, Nelson Elliott, Tyler Cox, Jeff Baker, Justin Baker and Zach Miller. Juanita’s nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Juanita married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June Irene Wagner, 90, of Butler, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Paul Trivett and Edith Berry.
June was a very loving and kind person whose world revolved around her grandson. She loved animals of all kinds and always kept deer feed and bird seed on hand. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking and canning. June was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wagner; sister, Ruby Lewis; and grandsons, Steven, John and Michael.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Judy Peters; son, Michael Wagner and wife Lisa; grandson, Matthew Wagner and girlfriend Courtnie; special friends, Clara Simerly and Martha Courtner; two step-grandchildren, Brianna and Destiny Jones; great-grandchild, Tori Bown; Tyler Blevins (who was like a grandson to her); and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service to honor the life of June Irene Wagner will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, in the Lake View Cemetery, Butler, Tenn., with Pastor Sammy Icenhour officiating. Active pallbearers will be Bobby Taylor, Mike Clawson, Craig Julian, Shane Pennington, Allen Matheson, Tyler Blevins and Matthew Wagner. Honorary pallbearer is Clarence “Bud” Lewis. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Franklin Woods Community Hospital and especially the security guard for all their loving care and support during this difficult time.

Family/Spouse: Roy J. Wagner. Roy (son of Wiley Kemp Wagner and Winnie Ruth Smith) was born on 2 Feb 1929 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Feb 2020 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Billie Berry Kirk, age 84, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Elmcroft of Johnson City.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late William Noble and Kathryn Peters Berry. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul Randall Kirk; sister, Loretta Berry.

Survivors include her daughter, Tamara Kirk Oglesby and husband Robert (Bob); three sons, Michael James Kirk and wife Nancy, Robert William Kirk and wife Kelley, and Paul Randall Kirk, Jr.; two sisters, Pamela Berry Walsh and husband Charlie, and Gail Berry Edwards; ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Kirk will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service in the chapel.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at Lee Memorial Park, Pennington Gap, Virginia at 3:00 P.M Wednesday, July 10.

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Sheilda "Gail" Edwards, 80, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at her daughters home in Stafford Virginia.

She was a native of Elizabethton, Tennessee. The daughter of the late William N. Berry and Cathryn Peters Berry. She was retired from Prince William County Schools in Woodbridge, Virginia.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her significant other of 36 years Geogre Cade; two sisters, Billie Kirk and Loretta Berry; and her two great grandchildren, Melanie Frye and Braylen Tipton.

Survivors include three daughters Angela Cook, Cathy Edwards Mangan, Kimberly D. Edwards. Sister Pamela Walsh (Charlie Walsh). Former spouse Arby Edwards; grandchildren David Curfiss Jr., Tara Brugger, Ross Edwards, John Cook Jr., Savana Cook, James Mangan III, Kristin Frye, Branson Tipton Jr., Skyler Tipton, Cassidy Tipton, Tristin Tipton and great grandchildren Lily Curfiss, Cameron Curfiss, Jacob Brugger, Clark Brugger, Marcus Brugger Jr., Mckenzie Frye, Olivia Mangan, Ethan Mangan, Carter Tipton-Showe.

The family of Sheilda Gail Edwards will receive friends starting at 1000am on Saturday August 24, 2019 at Monte Vista Funeral Home in Johnson City, Tennessee. The funeral service will be held at 11:00am at the funeral home with the burial to follow at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Daniel W. Barry, age 69, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on January 17, 1947 in Mountain City, TN to the late Berlie A. Barry and Mary I. Crussell Barry.

Daniel was a former principal at Little Milligan Elementary School until his retirement in 2001. He was one who loved genealogy and had many names on the tree. Daniel was a member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243 and an active member of the Dewey Christian Church.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gearlene Parks Barry; sister, Alice McCloud of Johnson City, TN; brothers: Joe Barry and wife Pat and Wayne Barry and wife Vickie all of Mountain City, TN; brother-in-law, Gene Parks and wife Ann of Elk Creek, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the Funeral Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Minister C.D. 'Bud' Gentry officiating. Special music will be provided by Mr. Fred Ramsey. Graveside Service and Interment with Masonic Rites will follow at the Phillippi Cemetery. Masonic Rites will be conducted by the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243. Pallbearers will be Bo Henson, C.J. McCloud, Jason Barry, Chuck McCracken, Brad Gentry and Chris Pierce. Honorary pallbearers are Frankie Gentry, Dearl Swift and the Men of Dewey Christian Church.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Amedisys Home Health, Dr. Robert Griffith and Dr. Emily McQueen.

Hubert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bernice Forrester Garland, 95, Butler passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012, in the Mountain City Care Center following an extended illness.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar & Ella Tester Forrester. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Garland was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Garland, September 24, 1997; and one sister and seven brothers.

Her hobby was quilting.

Survivors include a step-daughter: Doris Brown and her husband, Clayton, Butler; A step-grandson: Everett Brown, Butler; A sister: Emma Ruth Phillippi, Felton, Delaware; Several nieces & nephews, including a special niece & friend, Geraldine Cable and her husband, Richard; Her special friends, Grace Glover and Bonnie Stout.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2012, in the Little Doe Baptist Church, Butler, with the Rev. Kreg Smith officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2012, in the Rock Springs Cemetery. Music will be provided by the church choir. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday and also at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, will be: Tony Milam, Tom Kyte, Glen Good, Larry Slemp, Paul Lowe and R.E. Brown. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jim Rainbolt, Dr. James Shine, Ed Fletcher, Burnice Gentry, Bill Stout, Howard Stout, Park Arnold and her church family.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Little Doe Baptist Church and other times at the residence of Geraldine & Richard Cable, 240 Doeville Road, Butler.

Alta married Cleo Tillie Garland about 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cleo (son of Lemuel Marcel Garland and Cora Josephine Tilley) was born on 7 Sep 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Clyde Worley Slimp on 5 Dec 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of Robert Bruce Slimp and Joanna Forrester) was born on 10 Dec 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 May 1980 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - Mr. C. Carson Carroll, age 92, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Carroll was born in Butler, TN and was the son of the late Charles & Nell Ann Tester Carroll. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Clawson Carroll and six brothers and sisters, Jim Carroll, Beulah Haines, baby sister Jeanne Carroll, E.T. Carroll, Lynn Carroll and Betty Garland.

He was a United States World War II Navy Veteran. He served in the Pacific Theater during the Solomon Islands Campaign aboard the USS Helena.

Mr. Carroll was a member of the Indian Motorcycle Club.

He was a Carpenter and Forman for several construction companies.

Survivors include a daughter, Freddie Applegate, Jonesborough; two sisters and three brothers, Kay Arnold and Bob Carroll, both of Johnson City, John Carroll, Rogersville, Bill Carroll, California and Ruby Davis, Stone Mountain, GA; and several nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 pm Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 pm Saturday prior to the service. Interment services will follow at Monte Vista Burial Park. Friends are requested to meet at the cemetery following the funeral.

Pallbearers will be family & friends.

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JOHNSON CITY - Bobby Joe Carroll, 80, Johnson City passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a native of Piney Flats and was a son of the late Charles and Nell Tester Carroll. Bobby had worked as a mechanic for many years at Junction Shell. He loved old westerns, especially “Shane”. Bobby loved Cheetos, cokes, walking and going for rides. He sang bass in The Way of the Cross Quartet for many years. Bobby had a contagious smile and sparkling blue eyes. He loved joking and playing. He never met a stranger and could always brighten up anyone’s day. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Naomi Stines Carroll in 1996; brothers and sisters, Sylva Jean Carroll, Eusaw, James, Lynn and Carson Carroll, Beulah Haines and Betty Garland.

Survivors include his children, Darlene Carroll Holbrook of Limestone, Jeffrey Carroll and wife, Julie of Johnson City, Steven Carroll of Johnson City, Lisa Wineland Hicks and husband, Mark of Hampton and Gary Carroll and wife, Tawana of Johnson City; twelve grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill Carroll of California and John Carroll of Rogersville; two sisters, Ruby Davis of Georgia and Kay Arnold of Oak Ridge; his cat “Gizzie”; also many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Bobby will be conducted at 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue with Rev. J.T. Prater and Rev. Dan Foster officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the service hour. Burial will follow in Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats. Pallbearers will be Dustin and Dylan Carroll, Kyle Greenwell, Johnny Carter, Robby Casey, and Hugh “Wishbone” Scalf.

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JOHNSON CITY - Lydia E. Quillen Gamble, age 82, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Abundant Christian Living in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was born in Jonesborough, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Ephriam “Buck” Norris and Millie Tester Norris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1st husband, Reeves M. Quillen; 2nd husband, James “Billy” Gamble; one son-in-law, Ernie Cox, Sr.; one brother and sister-in-law, James Bill Norris and wife Lois; and one sister, Florence White.

Lydia was a housekeeper, and a member of Westerly Heights Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Debra Kay Quillen Cox; her grandchildren, Ernie “Lee” Cox, Jr. and his wife Dawn, and Christie Dawn Cooper and husband Chad; seven great grandchildren, Anthony and wife Brittany Cox, Lita Cox and fiancé Grant Lowe, Brandon Arnett and fiancé Amanda Halverson, Brittani Arnett, Bradley Arnett, Samantha Cooper and Cara Cooper; nine great-great grandchildren, Brayden Cox, Carter Cox, Kyleigh Barnes, Brantley Arnett, Kelly Blake Arnett, Bradley Thomas, Emery Halverson, Jaiden Lowe and Gracie Lowe; two sisters, Willa Vines, and Patsy Rankin; special niece, Angie Leslie and husband Jim; and several nieces and nephews.

Committal Service and Interment will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM at New Bethel Cemetery in Piney Flats, Tennessee, with Rev. Ancel Presnell officiating.

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JOHNSON CITY - Archie Victor Tester II , 61 of Johnson City passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his residence. He was a native of Sullivan County and was a son of the late Archie and Margaret Hyatt Tester. Archie had worked for DB Electric for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Crain Tester and two brothers, Larry and James Tester.

Survivors include a sister, Nora Townsend and husband, Kenny of Johnson City; a brother, Rick Tester and his wife, Sheila of Johnson City; step-children, Paul Tester of Elizabethton, Dallas Tester of Texas and Crystal Tester of Greeneville; very special friend, Michael Lewis; also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Private family graveside services for Archie were held Thursday, September 9, 2021 in the Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats with Rev. Steve Wilson officiating.

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Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Elizabeth Stout, passed away early Tuesday morning January 2, 2018 after a brief illness.

Born in Mountain City, Tennessee on October 29, 1933, Elizabeth was raised by her loving grandparents, John and Nora Phillippi.

In addition to her grandparents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Anna Kate Adams Phillippi, sister, Peggy Phillippi Poteat and brother-in-law, Bill Stout.

She married Blaine Stout on June 17, 1952. After a four year stint in the Air Force by Blaine, the couple returned from England and settled in Boone, North Carolina to raise their three sons. Once the boys were in school, Elizabeth returned to school and became a licensed nurse and began work as a surgical nurse at Watauga County Hospital for 28 years.

After retirement, the couple settled back in Mountain City where Elizabeth became involved with the Garden Club, Red Hat Society, Rotary Club, Heritage Hall and her beloved Frist Baptist Church. There, she sang in the choir and was active in her Sunday School Class, WOM and the Bereavement Committee.

Elizabeth leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion and servanthood to her family and community. Anyone who knew her was touched by her kindness and sweetness.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 65 years, Blaine Stout; sons and daughters-in-law: David and Debbie Stout of Boone, NC, Donald and Patricia Stout of Mars Hill, NC and Steven and Debbie Stout of Hendersonville, NC; grandchildren: Daniel Stout, Sarah Block and husband David, Kelsey Condon and husband Jack, Kristen Stout, Kimberly Stout, Michael Stout, Joseph Stout and wife Jenny; great-grandchildren: Colette and Henry Block; sister, Lorraine Westrick and husband Dick; brother, Ralph Phillippi and wife Linda; sister-in-law, Brenda Stout; many, many special friends and neighbors and her special four legged friend, her cat, Tigger.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Mountain City. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell officiating. Special music will be provided by Pastor Campbell and the church choir. Graveside service and interment will follow the funeral at Phillippi Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Jordan, Todd Grayson, Jim Vincill, Danny Cunningham, Glenn Parson, and Bob Eller. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Jordan, John Payne, Pat Greene and her Fidelas Sunday School Class and all of her church family.

Elizabeth married Blaine O. Stout about 1952 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Blaine (son of Stacy Stout and Hazel Phillips) was born on 1 Aug 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 2022 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LAUREL BLOOMERY - Janet Shupe Rupard, age 82, passed away March 7, 2023, at her home in Laurel Bloomery. Janet was born July 2, 1940, to the late Frank and Alice Shupe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her husband of 49 years, Bobby Dean Rupard; sister, Emaline Shupe Nichols and brothers, Jimmy Shupe and Marshall Shupe.

To know her, was to love her. Janet loved to play music with her mom and was known for her baking, especially her peanut butter cookies, fudge, and delicious cakes. She loved working in her flowers, making fried apple pies and spending time with her grandchildren. She also adored her 11 grand puppies. She was loved by all the children at Laurel Elementary School who called her Granny, and she raised as her own over many years. Janet retired from the Johnson County School System after 30 years of employment as a secretary. She was also a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Jeff Rupard and wife Melissa of Laurel Bloomery; daughter, Cindy Cretsinger Heck and husband Bill of Laurel Bloomery; son, Jon Rupard of Laurel Bloomery; grandchildren, Kaleb Cretsinger and Channie Cretsinger and fiancé Knox Cavitt; beloved sister, Barbara Shupe of Butler; brothers, Glen Shupe and wife Wanda of Butler; Frankey Shupe and wife Bebbie of Butler; Mitchell Shupe and wife Elwanda of Johnson City, and Benny Shupe and wife Mary of Mountain City; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow with Tom Prator officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Eric Taylor, Bill Heck, Brian Taylor, Evan Taylor, Ron Shupe, and Knox Cavitt. Honorary pallbearers are Terry Thomas, Benny Rupard, Phil Winters, Gary Winters, Mike Lewis, Brian Shupe, David Shupe, Ronnie Campbell, Clark Ward, Tracy Ward, Alan Lewis, Terry Lewis, Bob Savory, and Dr. William Handy.

Family/Spouse: Bobby Dean Rupard. Bobby (son of John Carson Rupard and Rosa E. Farris) was born on 21 Aug 1938; died on 27 Oct 2011 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Washington County, Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Betty Jo Johnson Fritts, age 82, of Hwy 421 N., Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at her home.

She was born on October 18, 1932 to the late Walter Wynn Johnson and Nola Mae Phillippi Johnson.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Spencer Fritts; daughter, Linda Gaye Howard; sister, Mary Ann Johnson Winters; brother, Charles Johnson; son-in-law, Sammy Crosswhite, and nephew, Paul Johnson, Jr. (Bunzie).

Betty enjoyed working outside in her flower beds and gardens. She had a love for animals, especially her dogs and cats.

She loved to visit the Mountain Home National Cemetery where her husband is laid to rest and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Betty is survived by her daughters: Peggy Fritts Humphrey and husband Richard of Mountain City, TN and Brinda Kay Howard Crosswhite of Laurel Bloomery, TN; sons: Johnny Ray Howard and wife Brenda of Greenville, TN and Michael Eugene Howard of Laurel Bloomery, TN; brother, Paul E. Johnson, Sr.; sister, Shirley Jean Johnson Mabe; grandchildren: Cody Brown-Dunn, Melissa Crosswhite Robinson, Steve Crosswhite and Jessica Howard; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Forrester, Westin Smith, Jakob Crosswhite and Savannah Crosswhite; special niece, Susan Williams and several other nieces and nephews; special friends: Angie Reece Nelson, Lori Hensley Blevins, Malena Cornett Jones, Donna Porter, Cheryl Lindsey and extra special friend, Joan.

A funeral service was held with Pastors Billy Morefield and Ron Drake officiating.

Graveside service and interment followed at the family cemetery, Phillippi Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Gary McElyea, Jerry Cress, Puddy Pardue, Mac Williams, Mark Buchanan and Bud Swift. Honorary pallbearers were Dean Heaton, Cody Dunn, Hunter Buchanan, Travis Jones, Jim Bragg, Josh Cornett, Chris Hux and Bunzie Johnson and Sammy Crosswhite.

Betty married Howard Spencer Fritts about 1952 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Howard (son of Allen Fritts and Mary Ellen Maxwell) was born on 16 May 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 1973; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BUTLER - Geraldine Forrester Cable, 82, Butler, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 in the Mountain City Care Center. She was born June 10, 1939 in Erwin, Tennessee to the late Hubert and Margaret Howell Forrester. She had lived her entire life in Butler. Geraldine was a graduate of Johnson County High School. She had been employed by the Johnson County School System for 28 years as a cook at Doe Elementary School. She was an active member of Little Doe Baptist Church, where she sang in the church choir for several years. She was also a member of Butler Chapter #218 Order of Eastern Star and Beta Theta Club. She was a granddaughter of Oscar & Ella Forrester whom she lived with for a number of years.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years: Richard Cable. One Son: Teddy Ray (Debbie) Cable, Daytona Beach, Florida. Three Grandchildren: Lacinda Renee Cable Lewis, and fiance Delane Pardue, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Todd Christopher Cable, Butler and Shauna Raeann Cable, Dayton Beach, Florida. Four Great Grandchildren: Raiden Gage Lewis, Kaidence Jade Lewis, Todd Cable, Jr. and Trinity Cable. Also several cousins. Her fur baby “Sam”
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in the Little Doe Baptist Church with the Rev. Kreg Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Rock Springs Cemetery Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family.

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ELIZABETHTON — Bradley Mark Shupe, 50, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence.

He was born October 18, 1965, in South Bend, IN, a son of Mr. Arvil and Elwanda Shupe.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Alice Shupe; maternal grandparents, William and Okie Reece; and brother, Larry Mitchell Shupe.

Mr. Shupe is survived by his father and mother, Arvil and Elwanda Shupe; daughters, Jennifer and husband Travis Sansom, Kimberly and husband TJ Gifford, Wendy and Marvin Aviles; grandchildren, Reagan and Leala Sansom, Hailey, Hayden and Neyland Gifford, Vince, Benicio and Emile Aviles; brother, Stephen Paul Shupe; sister, Patricia Ann Shupe; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Eternal Life Baptist Church in Elizabethton and a memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM and will be officiated by Donald Yates.

A graveside service will be held afterward at Reece Cemetery on Whaley Town Rd. in Butler, TN performed by TJ Gifford.