Elizabeth Dugger

Elizabeth married Elisha Adam Rainbolt on 8 Oct 1816 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elisha was born about 1789; died on 18 Mar 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1850 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Houehold 36
Julius D. Rainbolt32TN
Lucinda23TN
William D. 4TN
Sarah 2TN


1860 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Houehold 17
Julius D. Rainbolt42TN
Lucinda27TN
William D.13TN
Sarah M.10TN
Mary E. 7TN
James J. 4TN
Martha E.C. 3TN
Rebeca E. 5TN


1870 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Houehold 14
Julius D. Rainbolt52TN
Lucinda43TN
Sarah M.22TN
Mary A.E.20TN
Rebecca E.17TN
James J.15TN
Catherine E.12TN
Columbia J.10TN
Adam G. 3TN


1880 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Houehold 156
Julius D. Rainbolt61TN
Lucinda54TN
Sarah M.30TN
Mary A.E.27TN
Rebecca E.25TN
James J.24TN
Columbia J.19TN
Grant14TN
Alvin 6TNGrandson
Laura B. 6TNGranddaughter
Martha Campbell23TNDaughter
Claudia Campbell 1TNGranddaughter


1900 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Houehold 169
LucindaRainbolt74TN
Martha Campbell39TNDaughter
Matilda Rainbolr49TNDaughter
Lummy J. Church39TNDaughter
Victoria Campbell21TNGranddaughter
Charlie Campbell18TNGrandson
May Campbell12TNGranddaughter
Lottie 5TNGranddaughter

Household 170
William A. Rainbolt26TN
Lillie17TNWife
Glen Male4 moTNSon
Mary E.47TNMother


1910 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Houehold 127
LucindaRainbolt83TN VA VA
Matilda60TN TN TNDaughter
Martha48TN TN TNDaughter
Lummie46TN TN TNDaughter
Mae22TN TN TNGranddaughter
Lottie17TN TN TNGranddaughter

Household 128
Alvin Rainbolt38TN TN TN
Lillie26TN TN TN
Glend Female10TN TN TNDaughter
Pearl 7TN TN TN
Gordie 5TN TN TN
Brownlow 4TN TN TN
Dugger6 moTN TN TN
Mary54TN TN TNMother


1920 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Household 147
Alvin W. Rainbolt46TN TN TN
Lillie36TN TN TN
Pearl17TN TN TN
Gordy14TN TN TN
Brownie12TN TN TN
Dugger10TN TN TN
Fillmore 8TN TN TN
Clyde 5TN TN TN
Lottie M. 4TN TN TN
McKinley6 moTN TN TN
Mary60TN TN TNMother

Julius married Lucinda Venable on 6 Aug 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucinda (daughter of Joseph Venable and Matilda Merritt) was born on 22 Oct 1826 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Benjamin Tarleton Dugger. Benjamin (son of William Dugger and Living) was born on 19 Nov 1816 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Dec 1892 in Vermillion County, , , Indiana; was buried in Bono Cemetery, , Vermillion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married James Gilliland on 6 Jan 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of James Gilliland and Nancy (Gilliland)) was born about 1825 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Matilda Venable about 1848 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Matilda (daughter of Joseph Venable and Matilda Merritt) was born on 22 Oct 1826 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married William A. Lipford about 1867 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . William (son of Anthony Lipford and Anny C. Adkins) was born on 13 May 1839 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Apr 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1880 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Houehold 156
Julius D. Rainbolt 61TN
Lucinda54TN
Sarah M. 30TN
Mary A.E.27TN
Rebecca E.25TN
James J. 24TN
Columbia J.19TN
Grant14TN
Alvin 6TNGrandson
Laura B. 6TNGranddaughter
Martha Campbell23TNDaughter
Claudia Campbell 1TNGranddaughter

1900 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Household 170
William A. Rainbolt 26TN
Lillie17TNWife
Glen Male4 moTNSon
Mary E.47TNMother

1910 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Household 128
Alvin Rainbolt38TN TN TN
Lillie26TN TN TN
Glend Female10TN TN TNDaughter
Pearl 7TN TN TN
Gordie 5TN TN TN
Brownlow 4TN TN TN
Dugger6 moTN TN TN
Mary54TN TN TNMother

1920 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District

Household 147
Alvin W. Rainbolt 46TN TN TN
Lillie36TN TN TN
Pearl17TN TN TN
Gordy14TN TN TN
Brownie12TN TN TN
Dugger10TN TN TN
Fillmore 8TN TN TN
Clyde 5TN TN TN
Lottie M. 4TN TN TN
McKinley 6 moTN TN TN
Mary60TN TN TNMother

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Catharine Lewis about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 14 Jan 1863 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Jan 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1930 Johnson County census, she is living with her grandson Ed Rainbolt.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Andrew Wilson about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Andrew was born in Jun 1835 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married James Campbell about 1878. James was born about 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Columbia married Mr. Church about 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mr. was born about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Alice Saphronia "Fronie" Matheson about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of William A. Matheson and Dulcena Elizabeth Lewis) was born on 8 Nov 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6
Household 114
John H. KiteOct 1870 29TN TN TN
Alice 18TN TN TN
Bula M.May 1900 2 moTN TN TN

Household 115
Angela McQueenFeb 1849 51TN TN TN Widow
Daniel S. Jul 1878 21TN TN TN Md 1 yr
James T. Jan 1880 20TN TN TN
Mollie M. Oct 1880 19TN TN TN Md 1 yr Dau in law
Mollie H. Jan 1882 18TN TN TN

Augusta married Alvin C. Kite on 7 Oct 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alvin (son of Isaac Kite and Elizabeth (Kite)) was born about 1850 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Augusta married Alfred Shelton McQueen about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alfred (son of Thomas McQueen and Barbary Maria Wills) was born about 1826 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Candice married Lindsey C. Campbell on 8 May 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lindsey (son of William Campbell and Elizabeth (Campbell)) was born about 1850 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph Winfield Kite. Joseph (son of George Washington Kite and Violet M. Matheson) was born in Apr 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ellen married Horace Peters about 1892. Horace was born about 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LIPFORD, B. A.
“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, July 2, 1945
B. A. Lipford Dies After Long Illness.
B. A. Lipford, age 72, died at his home on Pine Street, Sunday morning at 3:20 o'clock after an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Lipford was owner and operator of the Lipford Coal Company here and was in business in Butler prior to coming here. He was a member of the Butler Christian Church.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. B. A. Lipford, two daughters, Mrs. R. A. Phillippi, Lenoir City, Mrs. A. C. Farthing, Oak Ridge; two sons, Kermit Lipford, Wilmington, Del., Pfc. Beverly A. Lipford, Jr., U. S. Army in Munich, Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Edward E. Slemp, Elizabethton, Miss Mollie Lipford, Elizabethton, one granddaughter, Mary Lou Peters, three grandsons, Beverly Jack Lipford, Wayne Farthing, Kermit Lipford, Jr.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 10:00 o'clock at the Butler Christian Church with Rev. J. J. Musick and the Rev. Craig Morton officiating.
Music will be in charge of Luther Hampton.
Burial will be in Butler Cemetery.
The funeral cortege will leave the home at 9:00 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Active pallbearers will be Arnold Ward, Taylor Morrell, Walter Edens, R. H. Ritchie, Oliver Netherly, Vascoe Howell, Clyde Russell, Fred Carter, S. C. Ball.
The body will be removed to the home, 701 Pine Street, Monday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Beverly married Mary "Mollie" Goodwin about 1903. Mary was born on 20 Oct 1879 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 30 Jul 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

RAINBOLT, Alvin C.
"Johnson County News," Thursday, April 15, 1948 [published at a later date]
ALVIN C. RAINBOLT, 74, 812 Tipton St., Johnson City, a Spanish American War veteran, died in Veterans Hospital at Mountain Home, April 27.
He was formerly a resident of Butler, and a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.
The funeral was held at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m., April 29, with Rev. Clarence Nelson and Rev. James A. Clark officiating. Burial was in the New Butler Cemetery.
Survivors are: the wife, Mrs. Lillie Rainbolt; six sons: Gordon of Lenore, N.C.; Brown of Morristown; Dugger and Clyde of the home; Philmore of El Paso, Tex.; and McKinely of Hampton; four daughters, Mrs. Glen Martin of Argentina; Mrs. Pearl Marlow of Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. Lottie Mae Fletcher and Mrs. Betty June Stout, both of Butler; 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

RAINBOLT, Alvin C.
Star," Wednesday, April 28, 1948
ALVIN C. RAINBOLT
Alvin C. Rainbolt, 74, of 812 Tipton Street, died in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Mountain Home Tuesday morning. He was formerly a resident of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, a Spanish American War Veteran, and a member of the Mountain City American Legion Post No. 67.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Rainbolt, six sons, Gordon of Lenoir, North Carolina, Brown of Morristown, Dugger and Clyde both of the home, Filmore of El Paso, Texas, and McKinley of Hampton; four daughters, Mrs. Glen Martin of Argentina, Mrs. Pearl Morrow[sic] of Grand Junction, Colo., Mrs. Lottie Mae Fletcher and Mrs. Betty June Stout both of butler; twenty grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. M. H. Carder and the Rev. James A. Clark officiating. Burial will be in the New Butler Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from friends.
The body was moved to the home today at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

Alvin married Lilliebelle Ward about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lilliebelle (daughter of William Hamilton Ward and Elizabeth Potter) was born about 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Thomas Walter "Tom" White on 24 Dec 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of Lawson White and Edith C. "Eda" Forrester) was born on 11 Feb 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Mar 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nealey Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabethton Star, Thursday, September 14, 1939
Grant Rainbolt, 49, of Butler, RFD died Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock at his home. Survivors are his wife, six children, Ola, Howard, Erma, J. G., Bertha and Wretha, one brother, Fird Rainbolt, one sister, Mrs. Janie Dugger. Funeral services will be conducted from the Little Milligan Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with the Reverend J. Richardson in charge. Interment will be in the Rainbolt Cemetery near Butler. Active pallbearers will be Cehloe Campbell, Dave Rainbolt, Olate Ward, Dave Pierce, Cart Smith, and Hales Eller. Flowerbearers[sic] will be Gladys Smith, Doris Smith, Helen Hamby, Mary A. Rainbolt, Francis Rainbolt, Marie Lewis, Pauline Campbell, Desmond Moody, Bess Eller, Beulah Campbell, Ethel Rainbolt, Winnie Slemp, Irene White, Beatrice Ward, Roxie Hodge, Mona Casey, Elsie Rainbolt and Norma Williams.

Julius married Selma Virgie Smith about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Selma was born on 4 Dec 1887; died on 26 Aug 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Smith Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ferd married Ethel Celia Smith on 23 Jun 1927 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Ethel (daughter of James C. Smith and Mollie E.) was born on 3 Apr 1888 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Jun 1955 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Candis married Mister Arney about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mister was born about 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Candis married James D. Stout on 8 Oct 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of James D. Stout and Susannah Proffitt) was born about 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jan 1942 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shoun Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Lawrence Smith Dugger about 1900. Lawrence (son of John E. Dugger and Martha Ellen Greenwell) was born on 4 Oct 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married William Lewis Pierce about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1877; died about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pierce Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Anna McNeil about 1908. Anna was born on 15 Apr 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jul 1955 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Ethel Mae Clawson on 12 Oct 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ethel (daughter of William Clawson and Mary Ann Britt) was born on 19 Jul 1904 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died in May 1984 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Clayton James Ward on 5 Jun 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clayton (son of Isaac Ward and Mary E. "Mollie" Arnold) was born on 21 May 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 1972 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Madge B. Glover about 1928. Madge was born on 6 Aug 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1880 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6
Household 75
Matilda Rainbolt 51TN VA VA
Valentine L.21TN TN TN
Hortence C.18TN TN TN
John H.15TN TN TN
Hamilton Kite10TN TN TN

1900 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6
Household 114
John H. KiteOct 1870 29TN TN TN
Alice 18TN TN TN
Bula M.May 1900 2 moTN TN TN

Household 115
Angela McQueenFeb 1849 51TN TN TN Widow
Daniel S. Jul 1878 21TN TN TN Md 1 yr
James T. Jan 1880 20TN TN TN
Mollie M. Oct 1880 19TN TN TN Md 1 yr Dau in law
Mollie H. Jan 1882 18TN TN TN

Buried:
Originally buried in Rainbolt Cemetery, relocated at the request of his wife, Alice Victoria Wilson Kite.

John married Alice Victoria Wilson about 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of Jack Wilson and Julie Ann Shoun) was born about 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Aug 1968 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Mollie Matilda Stout about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mollie was born on 14 Oct 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1964 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Eliza Pierce about 1904 in Clinton, , , Indiana. Eliza was born about 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, February 12, 1969
DEATHS
Mrs. Mollie Cress, 87, Rt. 7, Elizabethton (Lincoln Drive) died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday after an illness of three weeks.
Mrs. Cress was a native of Johnson County, having resided in Elizabethton for the past 33 years. She was the daughter of the late Alfred S. and Augusta Rainbolt McQueen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus G. Cress in 1955. She was a member of the Baptist Church and the last charter member of the Cobb's Creek Church at Butler.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Floy Baily, Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Loretta Miller, Gary, Ind., Mrs. Winnie Ornduff, Elizabethton, Mrs. Sally Jones, Covington, Va., and Mrs. Ruby Wenzel and Mrs. Jean Wenzel, both of the home; two sons, Blake of Hattisburg, Miss., and James, Elizabethton; 34 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services wee conducted from the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Henry Colvard and the Rev. W. W. Ward officiating. Mrs. Georgia Cox was the organist, and the Younce Brothers were in charge of the music. Burial was in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pall-bearers[sic] were the grandsons, Gilbert Ornduff, Delmore Ornduff, Donald Ross, Kenneth Kelley.
Flower-bearers were friends and neighbors.
Hathaway-Percy was in charge of arrangements.

Mollie married Rufus Greenmore Cress about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rufus (son of George Washington Cress and Mary Loretta Stout) was born on 22 Nov 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jul 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, January 26, 1966
Mrs. Ellen Lipford. . .
Mrs. Ellen Lipford, 95, died at Carter County Memorial Hospital at 5:15 p.m. Saturday following a brief illness.
Mrs. Lipford was making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lipford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lincoln Lipford, in Dec. 1946, and a son, Oscar Lipford, in Dec. 1960.
Survivors include four sons, Dana, Tine, Claude, and Earl Lipford, all of Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Verda Matherly of Butler; 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 2 p.m. from the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Ralph Hyder and Rev. H.B. Cox officiating. Music was under the direction of Rev. Ben Wood. Burial was in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Jack Glover, George Shoun, Arthru[sic] Shoun Jr., Mellis Shell, Jarvis Johnson, Tom Cable Jr., Bill Crockett and Vaughn Wagner. Hon. pallbearers were Dewey Ward, Clyde Hood, Ree Brown, Walter Holden, Ralph McEwen, Ted Matherly, Harry Gentry, Haskiel Pierce, and Robert Gentry. Flower bearers were ladies of the church.

Mary married Anthony Abraham Lincoln Lipford about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Anthony (son of Felix Lipford and Litha Emeline Whaley) was born on 29 Dec 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Dec 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cobbs Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Bertie White about 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bertie was born about 1883 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LIPFORD, Wayne
"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, March 3, 1934
LIPFORD DIES OF PNEUMONIA
Wayne Lipford, age 22, of Butler, Tennessee, died of pneumonia, Friday at a local hospital.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Lipford, of Butler; two sisters, Mrs. Horace Peters, of Baileytown, Tenn. and Miss Mary Lipford of Butler; and two brothers, Kermit and B. H. Lipford, Jr., of Butler.
The remains will be taken to his home in Butler, where funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon.
Wayne was a very popular young man and was associated with his father in the coal business in Elizabethton. He was a former student of Milligan College. He made friends with whomever he came in contact with and was loved by all his friends.

Star," Tuesday, March 6, 1934
WAYNE LIPFORD
Funeral services for Wayne Lipford, popular businessman was held at the Butler Christian church of which Wayne was a member, Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Clarence H. Poage, pastor of the Butler Christian Church officiating. Interment was in the Cobbs Creek Cemetery.
Miss Garnet Williams and Mrs. Morton of Milligan College rendered very impressive solos and a duet accompanied by Miss Spurgeon, piano teacher at Watauga Academy.
The esteem in which Wayne was held was marked by the many beautiful floral offerings and the host of relatives and friends attending the funeral.
Wayne graduated from Watauga Academy of Butler in 1931, and attended Milligan College the following year.
Pallbearers were first cousins and close friends of the deceased and included, Robert I. Fine, Jr., J. F. Fine of Butler, Jas. Franklin Smith of Huntington, W. Va.; Eugene Goodwin of Bluff City; Champ C. Hyder of Elizabethton; Edward E. Slimp, Joe E. Vaught, J. D. Robinson, Harry Ritchie, Joe Mary, and Mrank[sic] Millsaps, all of Butler.

Walter married Mattie Campbell on 23 Jun 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1930. Mattie was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Orpha Dugger on 22 May 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Orpha (daughter of John Dugger and Alice Dora Pilkinton) was born on 18 Feb 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 1981 in Hamblen County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bethesda Cemetery, , Hamblen County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lottie Mae Fletcher, age 86, formerly of 4871 Sink Valley Road,
Butler, died Friday, December 5, 2003, at Pine Ridge Care Center,
Elizabethton, following an extended illness. A native of Johnson
County, she was the daughteof the late Alvin and Lillie Ward Rainbolt.
She was a member of Little Doe Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey R. Fletcher, April 22, 1974,
five brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and David Silvers,
Huntsville, Ala.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Pansy
Fletcher, Carroll and Sue Fletcher, all of Butler; one brother, McKinley
Rainbolt, Hampton; one sister, Betty June Stout, Morristown; four
grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews
also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 6,
at Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, with the Rev. Harvey White
officiating. Music will be under the direction of Wings of Faith Singers.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday,
December 7, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be
Kodi Fletcher, Johnny Fletcher, Kenneth Rainbolt, Robert Banner, Jr.,
Bill Williams and Richard Cable. Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. Stephen
May. A special thank you to all the staff at Pine Ridge Care Center for
all the care, love and support shown to the Fletcher family. Those who
wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery
at 1:55 p.m. on Sunday. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday,
December 6, at the funeral home chapel, or friends may also call at the
residence of a son, Edward Fletcher, 5067 Sink Valley Road, Butler, any
time. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations
in memory of Mrs. Fletcher to Alzheimer Association - Northeast TN Chapter,
207 North Boone Street, Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604. Online
condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.
tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.

Lottie married Dorcey R. Fletcher about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dorcey (son of James Willis Fletcher and Sarah Alice Holden) was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Apr 1974 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John McKinley Rainbolt, 91, Hampton, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Alvin and Lilly Ward Rainbolt. He had lived most of his life in Carter County. Mr. Rainbolt was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. He was a life long member of the Union Baptist Church. Mr. Rainbolt served in the United States Army during World War II. During his time in the service he was stationed in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Gladys Payne Rainbolt, September 14, 2002 and six brothers and sisters.

Survivors include a son: Kenneth Rainbolt, Hampton. Three Grandchildren: John Patrick Rainbolt, Vernal, Utah, April Rainbolt Smith and husband Ben, Elizabethton and Kevin Rainbolt and wife Gabrielle, Spring Hill, Tenn. Six Great Grandchildren: Jacey, Savannah, Hannah, Taylor, Autumn and Kenley. A Sister: Betty June Stout, Morristown. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Danny Bright officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday will be: Patrick Rainbolt, Kevin Rainbolt, Steve Rainbolt, E.C. Vines, Ray Arnett, Jack Ingram, Ben Smith, and David Pierce. Honorary Pallbearers will be: His Church family, Herman Tolley, Bud Grindstaff and Willie Gleaton.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. David Fenner, Dr. Scott Caudle, Dr. Robert Walter, and Dr. Khan and his special nursing staff of ICU especially Ashley, Ken, Wayne, Debbie & Amanda.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of his son, Kenneth Rainbolt 326 Mountain View Drive, Hampton. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion & Tennessee National Guard.

John married Gladys Payne about 1940. Gladys was born about 1920; died on 14 Sep 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tobie married Ama Oliver about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ama was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hessie married Isaac M. Cable on 25 Jun 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of John Cable and Susannah Jane Greenwell) was born on 29 Jan 1901 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 1978 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in John Cable Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julius married Cordelia Hazel Sheets on 12 Jan 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cordelia was born on 4 Jan 1924; died on 26 Apr 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Griffith Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Mary Bertha Robinson about 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John R. Robinson and Martha E. Mullins) was born in Feb 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Jennie Oliver on 29 Dec 1925 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Jennie was born about 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Haskell married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert "Tub" Rainbolt, 94, of Hampton, went home to be with his Lord and family on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, from Life Care Center of Elizabethton, following a brief illness. He was born in Butler, Tenn., to the late William Byrd Rainbolt and Annie McNeil Rainbolt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Christine Whitehead Rainbolt; two sons, Larry Rainbolt and Richard Rainbolt; a brother, Harold Rainbolt; and his sisters, Nina White, Violet Logsdon, Novella Rainbolt and Elsie Rainbolt.
Robert had worked as a truck driver for Carter Enterprises and General Shale for over 35 years. He was a United States Army/Air Force veteran, having served during World War II in Markham Valley (New Guinea), Okinawa, Japan and Camp Chaffee, Ark. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed loafing, telling stories and listening to Swap and Shop.
Those left to cherish his memories include two sons, Robert John Rainbolt and Lester Rainbolt and wife Lisa, both of Hampton; six daughters, Phyllis Campbell and husband Ronnie of Hampton, Thelma Simerly and husband Jeffery of Roan Mountain, Betsy Rainbolt and Nick Simerly of Hampton, Shirley Greer and husband James of Kingsport, Christy Hall and husband Nicholas of Kemmerer, Wyo., and Amanda Rainbolt and Joshua Woodby of Grapeview, Wash.; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Rainbolt of Elizabethton; and two sisters, Betty Logsdon of Chester, Va., and Inez Bussey of Baltimore, Md. Several nieces and nephews and countless friends and neighbors also survive.
A graveside service to honor and celebrate the life of Robert "Tub" Rainbolt will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, August 19, in the Butler Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews, Sutton Brown, Bill Hughes, Johnny Lewis, J.L. Norris, Carl Montgomery, John Barre, Stanley Largent, Rob Whitehead, Greg Hartley and Herman Tolley.

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Buried:
BUTLER – Mary Alice Rainbolt Shaw, 98, Butler went home to be
with her Lord, Monday, March 14, 2022 in the Sycamore Shoals
Hospital. She was born October 12, 1923 in Stonega, Virginia to the
late David Franklin & Ethel Clawson Rainbolt.
She had lived most of her life in Carter County.
She was a formeremployee of NARC, Shadowline of Boone, NC and
Shirley’s Restaurant. Mrs Shaw was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church where she had served
as a Sunday School Teacher for over 72 years. She spent her life faithfully serving the Lord and others,
leading many to accept Jesus into their hearts. She
enjoyed spending time with her family, studing the
Bible, and spent countless hours in her sewing room.
She also loved to sew. In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by her husband Marcus Shaw
who passed away June 17, 1984, by three sisters:
Lucille White, Ruth Williams and Susie Smith and
two brothers: John Rainbolt and Charles Rainbolt.
Survivors include her children: Gayle (Joel)
Eggers, New Port Richey, Florida, Gary (Peggy)
Shaw and Richard Shaw all of Mountain City. Seven
Grandchildren: Travis (Heather) Eggers, Nicole
Dugger, Mark Shaw, Ricky Shaw, Courtney (Drew)
Warwick, Aaron (Ashley) Church and Amy (TR)
Kyte. 14 Great Grandchildren. Four Sisters: Frances
Ward, Nancy Jenkins, Jane (Ron) Miller and Brenda
(Tom) Penix. Several nieces and nephews.
A Service to Celebrate the life of Mary Shaw will
be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 at
Little Milligan Baptist Church with Rev. Sam
Icenhour and Rev. Nick Bradshaw officiating.
Interment will follow in the Butler Memorial
Cemetery. Music will be provided by the Church
Choir. Active Pallbearers will be: Mark Shaw, Ricky
Shaw, Aaron Church, Timber Shaw, Drew Warwick,
Lane Shaw, Lloyd Ward, Charlie Jennings and TR
Kyte. Honorary Pallbearers will be her former
Sunday School Students, her church family and
former pastors of the church.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucille married Jimmie Verasno White on 17 Jun 1946 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Jimmie (son of David Lawrence White and Ethel Celia Smith) was born on 16 May 1921; died on 18 Apr 1997 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth A. Williams, age 87, of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late David F. and Ethel Clawson Rainbolt. Mrs. Williams was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and sister who showed love to everyone she came in contact with. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and especially spending time with her sisters whom she adored.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Williams; a son, Danny "Ralph" Williams and two brothers, John Rainbolt and Charles "Bud" Rainbolt.

Those left to cherish his memory include three daughters, Patricia Hartley and husband John, Elizabethton, Traci McClure and husband Lance, Alta Vista, VA and Lynn Trivette and husband Steve, Elizabethton; six grandchildren, Amy Hartley, Doug Hartley and wife Amanda, Neil Hartley and wife Tara, Jacob McClure, Joshua McClure, Ashley Trivette and husband Victor and Carol Ann Johnson and husband Dale and seven sisters, Mary Alice Shaw, Butler, Francis Ward, South Carolina, Lucille White, Elizabethton, Nancy Jenkins, Elizabethton, Jane Miller, Ohio, Brenda Tenix, Elizabethton and Sue Smith, Butler. Five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a very special family member, Michael Hodge also survive.

A Celebration of Life for Ruth A. Williams will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, May 8, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Doug Hartley, minister, Rev. Lance McClure and Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Neil Hartley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday prior to the service.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Amy married Ralph Williams on 19 Oct 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ralph (son of Charlie Williams and Daisy McKinney) was born about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John D. Rainbolt Sr., 70, of Tallmadge, died suddenly on Aug. 13, 2004 at Akron City Hospital.John was born Dec. 18, 1933 in Butler, Tenn. John retired from Ford Motor Co. after 30 years of service and belonged to the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge. He was an avid golfer and gardener.Preceded in death by his father and mother, David and Ethel Rainbolt; brother, Charles "Bud" Rainbolt; brothers-in-law, Mark Shaw, L.B. Ward and Jim White. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Louise; son, John David Jr. (Joani); daughter, Carmen (J.R.) Campbell; his grandchildren whom he loved, Stacie, Tyler and Alyssa; sisters, Mary Alice Shaw, Ruth (Ralph) Williams, Fran Ward, Nancy (Fred) Jenkins, Jane (Ronnie) Miller, Brenda Matherly, Sue (Bart) Smith; in-laws, Gene and Mary Riddle; many loving nieces and nephews; good neighbor, Jess Taylor; and many friends."May the Lord bless and keep you John." Friends may call TODAY from 4 to 8 p.m. at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Funeral services will be held Monday at the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge, 848 Southeast Ave. Interment will follow at Tallmadge Cemetery.

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beatrice "Granny B" Whaley, age 86, 3627 Hwy. 321, Butler, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 29, 2007 from Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. Mrs. Whaley was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church for seventy years where she was active in Women on Mission. She retired from the Carter County School System where she worked as an aide on the bus for handicapped students. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Whaley, November 13, 1988 and one son, James D. "John" Whaley in 1995. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law: Roma and Phillip Waycaster, Kingsport, one son and daughter-in-law: Roy and Maxine Whaley, Butler, one daughter-in-law: Robin Swinson, Butler, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three sisters: Ruby Elliott, Margie Pearson, Judy Mick, all of Elizabethton, two brothers: Fredrick Carroll Ward, Elizabethton and Ed Ward, Gulf Port, MS and special friends: Bart and Susie Smith, Butler, Judy Vines, Elizabethton and Timothy Clawson, Butler. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Whaley will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 2 in Little Milligan Baptist Church with Rev. Nick Bradshaw and Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Ronnie Campbell and the Little Milligan Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow in the Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Bart Smith, J. R. Campbell, Chris Ward, Eric Garland, Jeff Smith and Kris Klepper. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and family and members of Little Milligan Baptist Church.

Beatrice married Ralph B. Whaley on 10 May 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ralph was born on 9 Dec 1917 in Alabama, , , ; died on 13 Nov 1988 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby Lee Elliott, 90, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from her residence, following a brief illness. She was born in Carter County to the late Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Elliott on November 8, 1996; a son, John Donovan Elliott; three grandchildren, Cassie Elliott, John Elliott, Jr., and Gary Lynn Elliott; sisters, Beatrice Whaley and Louise Raines; an infant sister and an infant brother; four brothers, Frank, Tom, Ira, and Edward Ward.

Mrs. Elliott was retired from the Johnson City Medical Center as and LPN, where she had served for nineteen years. She was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church and loved gardening, flowers, and being with her grandchildren and her dogs.

Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Brenda Elliott, Elizabethton; three sons, Richard Elliott and wife Linda, Johnson City; Gerald Elliott and wife Becky, High Springs, FL; and Keith Elliott and wife Robin, Elizabethton; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Elliott, Elizabethton; one brother, Fredrick Ward and wife Denise, Elizabethton; two sisters, Marjorie Pearson and Judy Mick and husband Bruce, all of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; and four special friends, Jan Williams, Tammy Winters, Patricia Ward, and Tom Ward.

The funeral service for Mrs. Elliott will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Nick Bradshaw, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Richie Elliott, Jeremy Elliott, Adam Elliott, Phillip Grant, Robert Hagy and Wayne Berry. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Ward and friends and neighbors.

Ruby married John M. Elliott on 18 Apr 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 19 May 1917; died on 9 Nov 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ira Ward - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON — Ira M. Ward, 77, 110 King St., Elizabethton, died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at his residence. A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. He had lived a number of years in Carter County. He was retired member of the Raytheon Coporation of Bristol. Mr. Ward served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge. He was a member and Past Worshipful Master of the Hampton Masonic Lodge #750. Mr. Ward was a former member of the Carter County Civil Service Board. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Ward, a sister, Louise Rains and two brothers, Frank and Tom Ward. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Oliver Ward; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Steve Chambers, Elizabethton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim C. and Joan Ward, and Rex and Crystal Ward, all of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Marinda and Matthew Lovelace, Beth Whitehead, Alex Chambers and Brianna Ward; three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jada Whitehead and Ryan Peterson; four sisters, Beatrice Whaley, Butler, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie Pearson and Judy Micks, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Fred C. Ward, Elizabethton and Edward Ward, Gulfport, Mississippi. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in the National Cemetary, Mountain Home, with the Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be Buddy Ward, Will Barkley, Greg Greer, Ray Buck, Randall Vines and Johnny Julian. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted by Hampton Masonic Lodge #750 at 8 p.m. Monday. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Tennessee National Guard. To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Ward to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

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Marjorie "Margie" Ward Pearson, age 85, of Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2015 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina.

Margie was born on April 26, 1930 in Carter County, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Clayton J. Ward and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Douglas Pearson; one son, Ken Pearson; four brothers, Tom, Frank, Ira, and Ed Ward; three sisters, Louise, Ruby and Bea; and three infant siblings.

Mrs. Pearson had worked in the cafeteria at Siam Elementary and was a member of Siam Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and "loving her grandchildren."

A graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Marjorie "Margie" Ward Pearson will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Butler Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Campbell, officiating.

Marjorie married Ralph Douglas Pearson about 1950. Ralph (son of Grover Clyde Pearson and Hattie Mary Anna Eggers) was born on 4 May 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On June 5th with all of his children home, Dad departed earth for a pain free Heavenly Home.
Once a Marine-always a marine especially if you were a drill instructor. We agreed that when Dad entered the Pearly Gates he began to instruct others.
He served our military in the U.S. Marine Corp proudly in combat and everyday life. Dad was quick to speak his mind but if it came from his heart you knew it. If you entered our home you knew that you were family.
If it were not for the loving care of Dr. Thad Carter and our precious MHG Surgery Outpatient Staff Nurses the past six years could have been worse. We will miss our drill instructor!

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Ward; three sisters, five brothers; and a great-grandson, Mikey.

He is survived by the most precious sacrificing woman on earth his wife, (our Mom), Patricia Ann Ward. He leaves four children, Janet Stewart (Roxy) of Saucier, James E. Ward, Jr. (Renee) of Yazoo City, Tambra Winters of Gulfport, Cheryl Lowman (Robert) of Pass Christian. The treasures of his life were his11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and the 3 great great-grandchildren that he left behind. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie Pearson, Judy Mick, and a brother, Frederick Ward, all of Elizabethton, TN.

"Semper Fi"

The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport where friends may visit beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport with USMC honors.

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Fredric "Cog" Carroll Ward, age 76, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on September 9, 2019 following an extended illness. Fredric was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Clayton and Elizabeth Ward.

He was a 1964 graduate of Hampton High School. During his time in high school, he enjoyed running the half mile, one mile and two mile race which he received many ribbons for. He served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1967 and was stationed in Vietnam, Korea, Japan and Okinawa.

He worked as a welder and worked in a nuclear plant for many years and later became owner operator of a tractor trailer rig working with different companies throughout the United States doing long hauls. He helped establish the Carter County Hunting and Fishing Club. He was an avid hunter, an avid race fan and a craftsman, working with wood, making turkey calls, eagles, jewelry boxes and walking canes. He also loved to read western books including Civil War books.

He attended Sims Hill Christian Church as often as his health permitted him to. He always said, "You need prayers? This church will always pray for you!" The church family meant a lot to him.

In addition to his parents, Clayton and Elizabeth Ward, he was preceded in death by his five sisters: Beatrice Whaley, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie "Margie" Pearson, Louise Raines and Judy "Amanda" Mick; four brothers: Tom Ward, Frank Ward, Ira Ward, Edward Ward, and three siblings who died at birth: Mary, Lemis, and Isaac Ward.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 39 years, Denise G. Ward; three children from a previous marriage: Patrick C. Ward and wife Casey, of Dunn, NC, Brian S. Ward and wife, Tara, of Elizabethton, TN, and Chris E. Ward, of Dunn, NC, six grandchildren, Krista L. Bowling and husband Cody, of Elizabethton, Clark Clancy, Kelsey Clancy, Rebecca Clancy, Jacob Smith and Caleb Allen, all from North Carolina; five great grandchildren: Jerimiah A. Bowling, Aubrey C. Bowling, Ava C. Bowling, Ainsley C. Bowling and Ryan T. Bowling, of Elizabethton, TN; sister-in-law, Patricia Ward, of Gulfport, Mississippi; and many nephews and nieces.

A service to honor the life of Fredric "Cog" Carroll Ward will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Sims Hill Christian Church with Pastor Bret Jones, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service on Thursday or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will follow the funeral service in the Hamby Cemetery in Fish Springs with Pastor Bret Jones, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Tom Ward will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Fredric married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ezekiel W. Pierce. Ezekiel (son of Henry Smith Pierce and Sarah E. Morley) was born in Sep 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 May 1953 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This grave was moved from Rainbolt Cemetery to Butler Memorial during construction of Watauga Lake.

Herman married Opal Beatrice Robinson about 1928. Opal (daughter of Joseph Hamilton Robinson and Julia A. Pleasant) was born on 6 Jun 1909 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Sep 1988 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Georgia V. Campbell on 18 Mar 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Georgia was born on 5 Oct 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Feb 1989 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Floy married Luther Paul Heaton about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Luther (son of John Alvin Heaton and Celia Abigail DeLoach) was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Apr 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON – Mrs. Loretta A. Miller,100, formerly of 314 Lincoln Drive, Elizabethton, passed safely into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Hillview Health Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late Rufus and Mollie McQueen Cress and was born in Johnson County, TN. She had also lived Indiana.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lattie Miller, on January 25, 1983; five sisters, Ruby Wenzel, Jean Wenzel, Sally Jones, Winnie Ornduff, Floy Daily and two brothers, Blake Cress and James Cress.

Mrs. Miller was the oldest living member of Hunter First Baptist Church and was a former employee of Elizabethton Hosiery, Bemberg and she retired from U.S. Steel. She loved to crochet, embroider and especially to read her Bible.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth C. and Mary June Miller, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Pamela Miller, Johnson City, Michael Miller and his wife, Tammy, Elizabethton, Susan Gibson and her husband, Don, Donna Taylor and her husband, Sam, Julie Beale and her husband, Sam, all of Johnson City; six great-grandchildren; and a favorite nephew whom she fostered when he was a child, Nolan Miller, IN. Many other loving nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service will be conducted for Mrs. Miller on Friday, February 19, 2010, at 3:00 PM at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Sherrel Nave and Rev. Grant Whittenbarger officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family members. Honorary pallbearers will be Gilbert Ornduff, John Ornduff, Don Ross, Richard Hardin and Powell Wilson. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 2:00 PM Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Friends and family are invited to visit the funeral home between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Friday at their convenience.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Hale Community Ministries of Carter County, 1301 Arney Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

The family would like to express a very special thank you to the staff of Hillview Health Center for all the love and care shown to Mrs. Miller during her time there.

Loretta married Lattie Miller about 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lattie was born about 1908; died on 25 Jan 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winnie married John B. Ornduff on 1 Jun 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James Ornduff and Vansoura (Ornduff)) was born on 22 Jan 1900 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 18 May 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Jimmy Dale Lipford, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.
Mr. Lipford was born in Butler, TN on October 27, 1934. He lived most of his life in Carter County. Most will remember his ownership of several service stations and his many friends associated with drag racing and participation in Rod Runs. He and his brother Howard built most of the homes in Crowe Bottom in the Valley Forge Community.
He loved the Tennessee Vols and spending time with his grandchildren. He attended First Freewill Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents (Oscar and Lucy Matherly Lipford), he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, (Patricia Rose Lipford), and his brothers, (Howard and Ray). Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Pilkington (and husband, John) and Stephanie Nave (and her husband, Kenneth), and his sister, Charlotte Williams, a niece, (Betty Jo Greene), and his grandchildren, who were the loves of his life, (Matt and Conner Nave). Several other nieces and nephews also survive.
A visitation period will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A service to honor the life of Mr. Lipford will be conducted at 7:00 PM following the visitation on Tuesday. Rev. Nathan Jennings and Rev. Jack Lloyd will officiate and music will be provided by Grady and Alicia Holder.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Johnny Honeycutt, Danny Williams, Dennis Berry, Doug Deloach, Tony Greene, Joe Hyder, and Edwin Alexander. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Lipford, Steve Sorrell, Dr. David Fenner, and Bob Strickland. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Oscar married Lucy C.R. Matherly on 31 Aug 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucy (daughter of David Grant Matherly and Lydia Gordon McQueen) was born in Aug 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verdie married Fred M. Matherly about 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Fred (son of Joseph D. Matherly and Louvenia Smithpeters) was born about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Valentine married Ella Melissa Kite on 9 Jul 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ella (daughter of Hiram W. "Criss" Kite and Sarah Etta McQueen) was born on 8 Nov 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Valentine married Ida Mae Glover on 3 Feb 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ida was born about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rupert married Pearl Vada Walsh on 1 Mar 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Pearl (daughter of George W. Walsh and Martha E. Grindstaff) was born on 14 Sep 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Terry Eugene White, 69, of Elizabethton, was called home to be with Jesus early Sunday morning, January 20, 2019. He was born in Carter County, Tenn., April 22, 1949 to the late Tobie and Ama Oliver White. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was of the Baptist faith.
Terry was retired from TPI but had also driven a taxi cab in Elizabethton in his early years. As a young man he had earned numerous trophies for his skills as an amateur boxer.
In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Paulette Campbell White; his sister, Elma Heaton of Johnson City; his brothers, infant Samuel Tobie White Jr. of Old Butler, Tenn., Lynn Almon of Paducah, Ky., and Kenneth White of Hampton.
Survivors include his four daughters, Amy White of Maryville, Tenn., and her mother, Wilma Jackson, Terry's first wife, of Bluff City, Tenn., Geneva Smith and husband Paul of Johnson City, Joy Taylor and husband Phillip of Stoney Creek, and Julie Waters and fiancé Danny Burchett of Elizabethton, Tenn. He has one son, Toby White and wife Tammi of Johnson City, Tenn. Terry took great pride in his family and cherished spending time with his 14 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Terry has one surviving brother, Larry White Sr. of Johnson City. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
The family will receive friends and family from 5 to 6 p.m. prior to the service. Funeral services will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 26, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. It was Terry's wish to be cremated.

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Anna Ruth Atwood, age 88, of Butler, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on March 27 1929 in Johnson County, TN to the late Isaac Cable and Hessie White Cable. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Edith Brown and Kate Kyte and brother Joe Cable.

Anna Ruth is survived by three daughters: Elizabeth Wallace and husband Terry, Patricia Tester and husband Doyle and Brenda Curbey; two sons: Robert Atwood and wife Georeta and Freddie Atwood; eight grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren, one sister, Yvonne Phillips, several nieces and nephews.

Anna Ruth's request was for a graveside service to be held. Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday January 2, 2018 at Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Don Winters officiating. Pallbearers will be; Craig Tester, Doyle Tester, John Gordon, Doug Trivette, Terry Wallace and Len Wallace.

Due to inclement weather service may be held in the Sugar Grove Church.

Anna married George Junior Atwood on 27 Jun 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1956. George (son of Joe Stanley Atwood and Emma Carolyn Morgan) was born on 16 Jul 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jul 2007 in Ohio, , , ; was buried in Westlawn Cemetery, , Portage County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Howard Rainbolt, 70, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on September 25, 1950 in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Julius Grant Rainbolt and Hazel Cordelia Sheets Rainbolt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janie Cable.
Howard was always a hard worker. He loved the outdoors and also hunting and fishing.
Howard was a member of Fish Springs Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 39 years, Barbara Rainbolt; son, Eric Watson; brother, Toby Ray Rainbolt; grandchildren, Austin Watson, Dominic Watson and Preston Watson; great-grandchildren, Jackson James Watson and Cash Watson; and several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from noon until 1 p.m. Monday, April 19, at Fish Springs Baptist Church. A funeral service followed at 1 p.m. with Pastors Toby Rainbolt, Donnie Cable and Stevie Guinn officiating. The graveside service followed the funeral service at the Griffith Cemetery. Pallbearers were Austin Watson, Dominic Watson, Preston Watson, CJ Rainbolt, Heath Cable and Jimmy Widner. Honorary pallbearers were his church family at Fish Springs Baptist Church.

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Buried:
Janie Ann Rainbolt Cable, age 51, 468 County Road 709, Riceville, TN, went home to be with her Lord, Friday, September 29, 2006, at her residence.

A native of Carter County, she moved to Riceville, TN, in 2003, where she lived.

Janie is the daughter of the late J.G. and Cordellia Hazel Sheets Rainbolt.

She was a member of Riceville Church of Christ. Janie was a former employee of University of Tennessee Extension Service as a program assistant.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Elwood Cable.

Survivors include her husband, Donnie Cable, of the home; a son, Heath and daughter-in-law, Janna Cable, Decatur, TN; a daughter, Melanie Cable, of the home; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Barbara Rainbolt, Toby and Mary Rainbolt, all of Butler, TN; Special cousin, Ella Jean (Bud) Lunceford, Butler, TN; eight brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Darell and Judith Cable, Marion, NC, Ray and Barbara Cable, Elizabethton, TN, Loyd and Regina Cable, Hickory, NC, Dale and Karen Cable, Hampton, TN, Ellis and Belle Cable, Butler, TN, Charles and Janice Cable, Butler, TN, Gary and Rose Cable, Elizabethton, TN, Jerry and Sharon Cable, Butler, TN; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Delores and Jerry Hicks, Butler, TN, Susie and Bruce Carter, Elizabethton, TN, Pennye Cable, Hampton, TN; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The graveside service will be conducted at Griffith Cemetery, Fish Springs Community, Butler.

Janie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shirley Diana Poole, 67, Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Bertha Rainbolt Whaley.
Shirley was formerly employed by C & A Lingerie and Ritchie’s. She loved to sing. Diana was a former member of Little Milligan Baptist Church but lately attended First Free Will Baptist Church of Elizabethton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Reinhart, and a brother, Dwight Whaley.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Scotty and Martina Poole, Elizabethton; one grandson, Matthew Poole, Clover, S.C.; one great-granddaughter, December Poole; one sister and brother-in-law, Claudette and Jim Campbell, Butler; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Nathan Jennings officiating. Music will be provided by Tony Rominger. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, in the Lakeview Cemetery, Butler. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be residents of Courtyard Apartments and her special friend, Linda Deloach. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the Carter County EMS and the staff of the ER at Johnson City Medical Center.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beuna 'Sis' Hawks, age 95, of Mountain City, Tennessee and formerly of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born on September 14, 1922 to the late Ed and Bertha Robinson Rainbolt. In addition to her parents, Beuna was preceded in death by her husband Coy Hawks; sisters and brothers-in-law: Grace and Chester 'Tilley' Stout and Mae and Stoney Grindstaff and brother and sister-in-law, Park and Pat Rainbolt.

Sis worked for Al Beverly as Bookkeeper and Secretary for many years for his bean business in Florida. Before she was affected with Alzheimer's, Sis loved going to church at Little Doe and First Baptist. She loved to travel the United States.

Those left to cherish her memories include her nieces and nephews who she thought of as her own children: Hilda Stout, Mona Stout, Gary Hilton and Amy Grindstaff Miller; great niece, Tori Stout; great nephew, Eric Stout; one great-great niece and two great-great nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park.

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JOHNSON CITY - Comilla Stout "Connie" Holland, 80, of Johnson City passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was a native of Johnson City and was a daughter of the late Haskiel Stout and Retha Stamper Stout Church. Mrs. Holland was a member of the Lone Oak Christian Church and had worked for Johnson City Memorial Hospital and Watauga Orthopedics. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her step-father, Ernest Church; a sister, Kay Stout Miller; two brothers, James Glen Stout and LoKeal Earl Stout.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas H. "Tom" Holland; a daughter, Kim Holland Clark and husband, Russell; a grandson, Avery Clark; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Mrs. Holland will be conducted at 10:00 AM Friday, January 12, 2018 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Mr. Tad Johnson officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends.

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ELIZABETHTON - Dayton Ray Stout, age 71, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Dayton was born in Elizabethton, a son of Rosa (Williams) Stout and the late Fred C. Stout. In addition to his father, Dayton was also preceded in death by two brothers, McKinley “Mack Foister Stout and Darrell Stout; one half-brother, Fred Stout, Jr.; and one half-sister, Lela Stout Hart.

Dayton was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and was a United States Army veteran having served in Vietnam. He retired from the United States Postal Service. He received many awards and received much recognition while in service in Vietnam.

Dayton had a wonderful sense of humor and loved motorcycle racing. He was known as a dare devil and loved all people and had compassion for everyone. In his spare time, Dayton enjoyed working on cars, running, reading books and collecting rocks.

Those left to remember and cherish his memory include two children: Amy Stout Arccado and husband Glen and Derek Ray Stout (Lori McKinley Stout); his grandchildren, Isaiah Andrew Stout and Elise Valerie Arccado; his brothers and sisters, Ron Stout, Shelby Mottern and Charlotte Caudill. Several nieces and nephews along with other family members also survive.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton.

A graveside service to honor the life of Dayton Ray Stout will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Dayton’s son, Derek, will provide a eulogy for his Dad. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Stout, Sonnie Mottern, Daniel Stout, Gary Hart and Shane Mann.

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David Michael White, 72, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at his residence. He was the son of the late Jimmie White and Lucille Rainbolt White. David retired from Alemite Corporation, working as an engineer. In his spare time, he enjoyed flying remote controlled airplanes with his grandson, being at the lake, fishing and hunting. Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Dylan White of Elizabethton and Jessee White and wife Amber of Bluff City; one grandson, Andrew White of Bluff City; one sister, Maxine Estep Honeycutt of Elizabethton; a nephew, Jon Estep of Elizabethton; and a niece, Martha Jenkins of Florida. A memorial service to honor the life of David will be held at noon on Monday, July 3, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Tapp and Rev. Gary Roe officiating.

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Danny Ralph Williams, 63, of Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center following an extended illness.
Danny was a native of Carter County. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired welder. He loved horses, fishing and hunting.
Danny was a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Williams, April 14, 2012.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Ann Johnson, Elizabethton; a grandson, Alex Yates; his mother, Ruth Rainbolt Williams, Ivy Hall Nursing Home, and Elizabethton; his special companion, Jada Peters and her granddaughter, Paige Storie; three sisters, Patricia (John) Hartley and Lynn (Steve) Trivette, all of Elizabethton, and Traci (Lance) McClure, Alta Vista, Va.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Danny Ralph Williams will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Doug Hartley officiating. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Kimberly married Tony Lee Taylor about 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tony (son of Virginia Louise "Tom" Taylor) was born about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 May 2018 in Houston, , Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Charles Dean Rainbolt, Jr., 60, Hampton passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 3, 2017.

He was born April 26, 1957 in Elizabethton. Dean was a 1975 graduate of Unaka High School. He was employed as a Dry Wall Finisher. Dean was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church but attended Little Milligan Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building his race car. He enjoyed his fishing trips to Georgia with his buddies. Dean was preceded in death by his father: Charles Dean "Bud" Rainbolt, his Paternal Grandparents: Dave & Ethel Rainbolt, his Maternal Grandparents: Henry & Juanita Howell.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years: Dawana Lyons Rainbolt. A Daughter: Skylar Butler, A son: Elijah Rainbolt. A Grandson: Asher Oliver. His Mother: Donna Howell Lowry. A Sister: Kimberly Taylor (Tony), A Brother: Joshua Burrow. Step-brothers: Robert Lowry (Debra), Tampa, Florida, Jerry Borkhuis (Peggy), Honey Falls, New York and Jimmy Borkhuis, Jonesborough. Several nieces & nephews including a special nephew: Adreyan Burrow. His fur buddies, Sweetie, Gadget and Buddy.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis Wilson and Rev. Sam Isenhour officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the John Whitehead Cemetery, Hampton. Music will be provided by Larry Adams, Soloist and Cathy Wilson, Pianist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Monday will be: Joshua Burrow, John David Rainbolt, Gerald Fred Jenkins, Tony Lee Taylor, Eugene Moore, David Nave, Nicholas Lyons and Randy Lyons. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Chuck Hyder, Buddy Collins, Dean Letterman, Fred Jenkins, Bart Smith, Robert Bowers, Roger Childers, Sam Miller, Danny Oliver, Matt Elliott, Steve Pearson, Ryan Bowers, JR Campbell, Jann Ward, Steve Pearson, Rick Shaw, Sr. and Rick Shaw, Jr.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Louise Pierce Good, age 91, of Johnson City, TN passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 in the Hermitage Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born to the late Ezekiel Pierce and Maude Kyte Pierce.

Louise was a graduate of Elizabethton High School Class of 1950. She was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed cross stitching, camping, visiting with others and spending time with all her grandchildren. She loved her Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Homer Good; sister, Isabelle Littleton; brother, O.B. Pierce; great-grandson, Mikey Conley and great-great grandson, Parker Roark. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Richard Good (Marlene), of Elizabethton; daughter, Georgette Stewart (Dan), of Johnson City; three grandchildren, Darlene Conley, Danette Roark and Danny Stewart; great-grandchildren, Haley Johnson, Nicholas Conley, Nathan Roark, Jacob Stewart and Melissa Stewart; great-great grandchildren, Kloey Johnson, Kinsley Johnson, Lucas Conley and Blayke Roark and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A funeral service to honor the life of Louise will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Pastor Louie O’Bourke officiating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the service on Thursday.

The graveside service and interment will follow in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are George Conley, Nick Conley, Bobby Roark, Michael Jenkins, Danny Stewart and Nathan Roark. Honorary pallbearers are Jed Dickey, Matt Dickey, Richard Whitson, Bobby Emmert, Elvis Sullivan and Archie Jones.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Hermitage Health and Rehabilitation Center for all their loving care given to Louise.

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ELIZABETHTON - Lloyd Carroll Kyte, 76, Elizabethton passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Butler, he was a son of the late John Hamilton Kyte, Jr. & Georgia Anna Smith Kyte. He was a 1958 graduate of Happy Valley High School, he had a BS Degree in Health Education and an Associate Degree in Nursing from East Tennessee State University. He served in the United States Army. He was a retired RN at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Jack Kyte.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years: Sandra Treadway Kyte. His Brothers: Johnny Kyte, and Rick Kyte. His sisters: Brenda Lynn and Phyllis Gouge. His brothers-in-law: Turby Treadway and Curtis Lynn. Several nieces & One Nephew.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 10:45 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Burial will follow the service. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Family/Spouse: Sandra Ann Treadway. Sandra (daughter of Living and Living) was born about 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Nov 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Janice McQueen Cable, 78, of Hampton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2018, from her home. A native of Butler, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Fuller and Georgia Campbell McQueen.
Janice retired from East Tennessee Undergarment and was a homemaker. She was a member of Hampton Baptist Church and loved her "church family, especially her Joy Bell Sunday School friends.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 58 years and caregiver, James Dennis "J.D." Cable, of the home; a son, Keith Cable, and grandson, Jayden Cable, both of Elizabethton; two sisters, Carolyn McQueen Lyon of Johnson City and Ann McQueen Palmer of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; and one brother, Junior McQueen of Butler. Several nieces and one nephew also survive.
A graveside service to honor Janice's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Becky Brummitt officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Campbell, Ray Arnett and Kenneth Rainbolt.

Janice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Reba C. Ross, age 85, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Reba was a daughter of the late John B. and Winnie Cress Ornduff.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
Mrs. Ross was born in Johnson County, Tennessee, but had lived in Carter County most of her life. She was a former employee of Iodent and was the former owner and operator of Happy Hair Beauty Salon. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was also a member of the Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Don Ross, of the home; a daughter, Dena Jupin, Augusta, GA; a son, Ronn Ross and wife Donna, Valdosta, GA; one grandson, Chris Jupin and wife Anita, Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Gilbert Ornduff and wife Ann, Elizabethton, and Rufus Ornduff, Columbia, SC; four sisters, Maria Ward, Erma Nidiffer, Sharon Holmes and husband David, and Olga Rice, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Reba C. Ross will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Ron Owens and Rev. Travis Tyler, officiating.
Active pallbearers will be selected from the men of Grace Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Vivian Clark and Tammy Draper.

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Mr. Jimmy Dale Lipford, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.

Mr. Lipford was born in Butler, TN on October 27, 1934. He lived most of his life in Carter County. Most will remember his ownership of several service stations and his many friends associated with drag racing and participation in Rod Runs. He and his brother Howard built most of the homes in Crowe Bottom in the Valley Forge Community. He loved the Tennessee Vols and spending time with his grandchildren. He attended First Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents (Oscar and Lucy Matherly Lipford), he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, (Patricia Rose Lipford), and his brothers, (Howard and Ray).

Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Pilkington (and husband, John) and Stephanie Nave (and her husband, Kenneth), and his sister, Charlotte Williams, a niece, (Betty Jo Greene), and his grandchildren, who were the loves of his life, (Matt and Conner Nave). Several other nieces and nephews also survive.

A visitation period will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A service to honor the life of Mr. Lipford will be conducted at 7:00 PM following the visitation on Tuesday. Rev. Nathan Jennings and Rev. Jack Lloyd will officiate and music will be provided by Grady and Alicia Holder.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Johnny Honeycutt, Danny Williams, Dennis Berry, Doug Deloach, Tony Greene, Joe Hyder, and Edwin Alexander. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Lipford, Steve Sorrell, Dr. David Fenner, and Bob Strickland.

Park married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Park married Doris Blevins about 1945. Doris (daughter of Carsie William Blevins and Mary Edith Birchfield) was born about 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Jun 2011 in Franklin County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Carl Shelton Matherly, Sr., beloved husband and loving father, left his earthly family on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Born in Old Butler, TN on April 1, 1922, he was a graduate of Watauga Academy, Milligan College and East Tennessee State University.

He served in the Army during World War II, where he met the love of his life, Isabel Portrum. He and Isabel enjoyed 62 years of marriage, raising a family and calling Kingsport their home. Together, they were faithful servants of God as members of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.

Carl began and ended his career with the Sullivan County School System. He was a teacher, coach and administrator for 39 years, first at Lynn View High School then retiring as principal from Sullivan South High School. Many benefited from his devotion to the youth of his community. He was proud to contribute to the success of his students and athletes.

To honor his years of dedication at South High School, the football stadium was named in his honor. Carl was dedicated to his community, serving with many groups and organizations. His role with the TSSAA was his most notable. Carl was first elected to the TSSAA Board of Control in 1965. In 1978 he was elected Chairman, a role he served for 9 years. Carl also served on the Executive Board of the National Federation — a role no other Tennessean had filled. He was honored to be elected into both the Northeast Tennessee Hall of Fame and the TSSAA Hall of Fame.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Verdie Matherly, his brothers Park Matherly and Freddie Matherly, his sisters Mary Martherly Laws, Florence Matherly Trivette and his beloved wife of 62 years, Isabel Portrum Matherly. He is survived by his sister Doris Matherly Snyder, a daughter, Mrs. Martha Parham and husband Tom, a son, Carl S. Matherly Jr, and wife Susan, and two grandsons Joshua Park Matherly and Tyler McKinley Matherly each of whom, have comforted and cared for him in the years since Isabel's passing. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who cherished their "Uncle Charlie."

The family will receive friends at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church from 5-7:00 pm Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Dr. Dan Clark will officiate a service immediately following the visitation.

Carl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Florence Matherly Trivette, 85, Johnson City, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 20th with her family at her side.

She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

She is survived by Ray Trivette her husband of 64 years, daughter, Patsy and husband, Buck Bacon, granddaughters, Tracy Hensley, Sandra James and great grandchildren, Brittany Sexton and Peyton Sexton, granddaughter. Sheri Susong and great grandson, Mack Susong; daughter, Teresa and husband Bob Utley, grandchildren, Joy and husband Kevin Daniel, great grandchildren, Lily and Gracen Daniel and grandsons, Kristofer Utley and Barrett Utley; daughter, Jennifer Underwood and grandsons, Gunar Underwood and fiancée' Ora Perdue and Jarad and wife Megan Underwood and great grandson, Colton Underwood; one sister, Doris and husband Ernest Snyder and one brother, Carl Matherly; one sister-in-law, Anna Trivette Dugger and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Verdie Matherly, two brothers, Park Matherly and Freddy Matherly and one sister, Mary Laws.

A private burial will be held for Mrs. Trivette at Washington County Memory Gardens, February 23rd.

Florence married Albert Ray Trivette about 1945. Albert (son of Albert Roy Trivette and Rosa M. "Rose" Crosswhite) was born on 19 Aug 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Sep 2011 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth Lipford Williams, age 88, Butler, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, March 31, 2013, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Pearl Walsh Lipford. Ruth was a graduate of Watauga Academy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Williams, who died April 27, 1987; by a brother and sister-in-law: Buster and Margaret Peters Lipford.

She has one daughter, Sue Carol Ward and son-in-law, Darrell Ward; and one grandchild, Jamie Darrell and wife, Heather Leigh Ward; One great grandchild, Haleigh Jean Ward; Two nieces, Sherry Lynn and husband, Russell Kyte, and their son, David Kyte, his daughter, Taylor; Glenda Pearl and husband, Wayne Treadway, and their son, William Glenn.

She was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, an active member until this past year, working in the WMU, Choir Members, Sunday School Teacher, working in Bible School and always making chicken and dumplings for our meetings. She also sent many cards to the sick.

She was the Best Mom a person could have, and we are so proud of her. She would always say "Let's pray about it."

Many thanks to the Sycamore Shoals Hospital staff and doctors for their kindness.

Ruth married James R. Williams on 18 Oct 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Alfred M. Williams and Myrtle (Williams)) was born about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Cora Margaret Peters on 24 Aug 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of Elijah "Lige" Peters and Sarah Ellen Eggers) was born on 30 Apr 1927 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert Stanley Atwood, 73, passed away on March 22, 2021 while traveling in Costa Rica. Robert was born on September 7, 1947 in Butler, TN to George Atwood and Anna Ruth (Cable). He was an Army veteran that served in Vietnam. After serving in the army, he settled in Warsaw, OH and worked as a boilermaker for more than 30 years. After retiring, he settled in Hobe Sound, FL to enjoy the sun and sea. His greatest pleasures were spending time with family and friends, sharing his knowledge and expertise, and traveling the world. Robert was a kind person, who never turned down a friend in need.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Ruth (Cable), and his sister Brenda Curbey. He is survived by his children, Anthony (Danielle) and Jonathan (Natividad), wife Georgeta, his brother William Fred (Naneth), George Atwood, his two sisters Patricia Tester (Doyle), Elizabeth Wallace (Terry), Laura Baker, two stepchildren, Dana Hall and Horia Paun and many nieces and nephews, as well as a special longtime friends, Gill and Karen. He was the cherished grandfather of Drake, Dezlynn, Tony and Darian Atwood. Pallbearers are Denny Jester, Benjamin Atwood, Terry Wallace, and John Gordon.

A graveside service with full military honors will take place on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 at Sugar Grove Church Cemetery Butler, TN.

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Brenda Sue Atwood Curbey, 60, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born February 21, 1958 in Elizabethton to the late George and Anna Ruth Cable Atwood. She had lived in Butler for several years before moving to Elizabethton.
Brenda was a 1975 graduate of Johnson County High School. She was a homemaker and in earlier years she was employed at Pizza Inn. She was a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Layla Trivette and husband Doug and Lana Curbey, all of Hampton; two grandchildren, Alyiah Trivette and Kaylee Graybeal; three sisters, Patricia Tester and husband Doyle and Elizabeth Wallace and husband Terry, all of Butler, and Lora Lee Baker of Kentucky; three brothers, Robert Atwood and wife Georgeta Paun of Florida, Freddie Atwood and wife Naneth of Elizabethton, and George Atwood of Ohio; several nieces and nephews; the father of her children, Jeff Curbey; and a special friend, Charles Julian.
Funeral services for Brenda Sue Atwood Curbey will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Chuck Morefield officiating. Interment will follow in the Sugar Grove Cemetery, Butler. Active pallbearers will be Charles Julian, Terry Wallace, Larry Tester, Doyle Tester, Jeff Curbey and Doug Trivette.

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ELIZABETHTON - Sherry Lynn Lipford Kyte, age 71, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her residence.

She was born to Glenn (Buster) Lipford and Margaret Peters Lipford Edens on July 17, 1947, in Johnson County, TN, but lived most of her life in Carter County. She was proceeded in death by her parents, grandparents, Earl and Pearl Lipford of Butler, and Elijah and Ellen Eggers Peters of Elizabethton and two aunts, Ruth Lipford Williams and Mildred Peters Hart.

Sherry was a graduate of Happy Valley High School, Class of 1965. She worked at Sears for eight and one-half years and retired from Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank after thirty-nine and one-half years.

She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-three years, James Russell Kyte; a devoted son, David Glen Kyte, Elizabethton, TN; her favorite granddaughter, Taylor Jules Kyte, Charlotte, NC; one sister, Glenda (Wayne) Treadway, Dandridge, TN; one nephew, William Glenn Treadway, Murray, KY; cousin/sister, Sue Carol (Darrell) Ward, Butler, TN and many cousins.

Sherry was also blessed with a large family of Kyte-in-laws, whom she loved dearly; special friends, Sherry Maines and Ginny McGee; her Sims Hill Christian Church family; members of The Followers Sunday School Class and special Elizabethton Federal Bank family.

Special caregivers to Sherry were Teresa Phipps, Linda Henry, Shoddie Kyte, Sherry Maines, Ginny McGee, Debbie Reeser, Sue Carol Ward and Glenda Treadway.

Sherry was an active member of Sims Hill Christian Church where she served on several committees including the Youth Committee. She taught children to love Jesus for over fifty years. Being a witness for Jesus was her passion and her faith in Jesus never wavered. She was a strength to all and set an awesome example to her family and friends on how to live for Jesus and love others on a daily basis.

A service to honor the life of Sherry Lynn Lipford Kyte will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 6, 2018 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Mr. Bret Jones, minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of Lisa Carter. The family will receive friends at the funeral from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 7, 2018 in the Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jamie Ward, William Treadway, Mark Henry, Jason Kyte, Brian Kyte, Jake Johnson, Ricky Kyte and David Kyte. Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Kyte, Don Kyte, Charles Phipps, Dennis Kyte, Mack Henry, Steve Kyte, Wayne Treadway and Darrell Ward.

Sherry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]