Matilda Venable

Matilda married John H. Rainbolt about 1848 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Elisha Adam Rainbolt and Elizabeth Dugger) was born on 6 Nov 1825 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

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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]

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"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]

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"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]

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]

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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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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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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]