John W. Fletcher

Notes:

1850 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 57
Zachariah Robinson35TN
Phoebe37TN
Elizabeth E. 2TN
William R.5 MoTN
Catherine Stout65TN
John F. Stout12TN
[Note: Phoebe was the daughter of Catherine Stout, father unknown. John F. Stout was either the son of Phoebe or Catherine Stout. In the 1870 Johnson County, TN census, he and his family used the Fletcher surname. It is assumed that John used the Fletcher name because it was the surname of his father.]


There was no John F. Stout listed in the 1860 Johnson County, TN Census.

1860 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 3
John H. Profit18TN
Margaret L.16TN
Jane Stout 58TN

Household 4
Godfrey D. Profit 18TN
Eliza M. 17TN
[Note: Eliza M. may be the daughter of Jane Stout. Seven year old Elizabeth and 44 year old Jane are listed in he household of George Peter Stout in the 1850 Johnson County, TN Census.]

Household 5
John H. Stout21TN
Rebeca21NC
James W. 1TN
Henry1 MoTN


1870 Johnson County, TN
District 5

Household 106
John S. Fletcher 31TN
Rebecca33NC
James V.S.12TN
Henry S. 10TN
Daniel R.S. 8TN
Sarah E.S. 6TN
David S. 4TN
William S. 2TN
[Note 1: All of the entries in this family record, except for wife Rebecca, had an initial "S." after their given name. I believe this was an abbreviation for "Stout".
Note 2: The census entries above and below this family were Moody households from North Carolina. This may be a clue to the surname of wife Rebecca.]


1880 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 100
John W. Stout44TN TN TN
Rebecca46NC NC NC
James W. 22TN TN NC
Henry19"
Daniel16"
Sarah E. 14"
David12"
William10"
Joseph H. 8"
Noah 6"
Phebe O. 4"


1900 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 151
John Stout61TN TN TN
Rebecca62NC NC NC

Note: John's sons James W., William E. and David started using the Fletcher surname again before 1920, as they and their families were listed with the Fletcher surname on the 1920 Johnson County, TN census.

John married Sarah Rebecca Rhymer about 1857. Sarah was born in Feb 1837 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; died after 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 Johnson County, TN Census
District 5

Household 152
James Stout42TN TN NC
Sarah A. 31TN TN NC
Richard E.11TN TN TN
Loma L. 9"
Mollie B. 7"
Verta C. 5"
Noah M. 2"


1910 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 165
James W. Stout52TN TN TN
Sarah A. 41"
Richard21"
Mollie18"
Verdie15"
Noah13"
Robert11"
Philip 9"
Bessie 5"
Rosie 2"


1920 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 162
James Fletcher62TN TN TN
Alice E. 52TN NC NC
R.E.30TN TN TN
Robert F. 19"
Philip D. 16"
Bessie E. 14"
Rosie L. 11"
Dorcy R. 8"

Note: James W. Fletcher began using the Fletcher surname prior to the 1920 Johnson County, TN Census, the same as is father had done in 1870.

James married Sarah Alice Holden about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of James J. Holden and Mary L. Norris) was born about 1868 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1900 Census of Johnson County, Tennessee, listed as George H. Stout.

George married Julia Moody about 1888. Julia (daughter of Benjamin Moody, Jr. and Sarah Hatton) was born about 1864 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BUTLER, Feb. 11 – Funeral services for Daniel R. Fletcher, 79, who died yesterday morning, at his home here, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 from the home. Rev. Jon H. Davis will officiate. Burial will be in the Fletcher cemetery.
The deceased was a member of Cobb's Creek Baptist church.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Blevins, of Johnson City; Mrs. Stella Robinson, Mrs. Lucy Campbell and Miss Madama Fletcher, of Butler; one son, Stanley Fletcher, of Idaho; also 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Daniel married Sarah E. (Fletcher) about 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1866 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 Johnson County, TN Census
District 8

Household 43
David Stout50TN TN NC
Martha E. 45TN VA TN
Lewis27TN TN TN
Rebecca18"
Julia16"
Nelson13"
Alice 9"
Bessie 5"
James27"Nephew


1920 Johnson County, TN Census
District 8

Household 143
David Fletcher60TN TN NC
Martha E. 54TN VA TN
Lewis32TN TN TN
Nelson22"
Alice19"
Bessie15"

Note: David began using the Fletcher surname prior to the 1920 Johnson County Census, the same as his father did in 1870.

David married Martha E. (Fletcher) about 1882. Martha was born about 1865 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 150
William E. Stout32TN TN TN
Matilda J.26TN NC NC
James T.11VA TN TN
Ora U.10TN TN TN
Vesta O. 7"
Henry H. 5"
Cecil H. 2"
Myrtle I.9 Mo"

Household 151
John Stout61TN TN TN
Rebecca62NC NC NC


1910 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 167
William E. Stout45TN TN TN
Matilda38TN NC NC
Ora19TN TN TN
Vesta15"
Henry14"
Cecil10"
Myrtle 8"
Lula 7"
Ray 5"
Chelsie 2"
Dora M.13 Mo"


1920 Johnson County, TN Census
District 6

Household 167
William Fletcher52TN TN TN
Tildie M.44TN NC NC
Ray W.16TN TN TN
Chelsie M.13"
Dora M.11"
Dillia L. 9"
Ora W.29"
Cora E.19"Daughter-in-law

Household 168
Jim T. Fletcher30TN TN TN
Sarah J.23"
Gird G. 8"
Landon C. 3"
Gertie D. 1"
Vestie O.27"Sister
Omar T. 4"Nephew
Joseph W.15 Mo"Nephew
Oltha E. 6TN TN NCNephew

Household 169
Noah M. Fletcher23TN TN TN
Minnie T.19

Note: William E. Fletcher and his family started using the Fletcher surname again, just as his father had done in the 1870's.

William married Matilda J. O'Neal about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Matilda was born on 5 May 1871 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Jul 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mollie married James Butler Stout about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of David R. Stout, II and Mary Jane Greenwell) was born on 7 Dec 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Dec 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Milligan, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verta married Letcher R. Hartley about 1918 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Letcher was born about 1895 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Effie Marie Reed on 28 Feb 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Effie (daughter of William M. Reed and Eliza Lavinia "Lizzie" Pierce) was born on 29 Jul 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1978 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

FLETCHER, Richard E.
"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, March 30, 1966
Richard E. Fletcher. . .
Richard E. Fletcher, age 76 of Butler, Sink Valley, died unexpectedly while at work on the farm Thursday at 2:15 p.m. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late James and Alice Holden Fletcher. He was a farmer and member of the Sink Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Fletcher, Butler; two sons, R.E. Fletcher, Jr., Hammond, Ind. and Ralph Fletcher, also of Hammond; five daughters, Mrs. Irene Collaze, and Mrs. Ruby Long, both of Hammond, Ind., Mrs. Dora Long, Maryville, Mrs. Reta White, and Mrs. Pearl Trivett, both of Highpoint, N.C.; three brothers, Noah Fletcher and Dorsey Fletcher, both of Butler and Phillip Fletcher of Unicoi; five sisters, Mrs. Lona Stout and Mrs. Rosa Stout, both of Butler, Mrs. Mollie Stout, Milligan College, Mrs. Vertie Hartley, Elizabethton and Mrs. Bessie Rhymer of Johnson City; also nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from Sink Valley Baptist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dolphus Foister and Rev. Burl Garland officiating. Pallbearers were Edd Stout, Howard Stout, Edd Arnold, Karl Pleasant, Millard Fletcher, Raymond Stout, Allen Birchfield and Joe Hackney.

Richard married Gladys (Fletcher) about 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Gladys was born about 1909 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Eddie William Arnold Stout about 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Eddie (son of James Butler Stout and Susan Arnold) was born on 14 Jul 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 1995 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorcey married Lottie Mae Rainbolt about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lottie (daughter of Alvin C. Rainbolt and Lilliebelle Ward) was born about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 2003 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Roby Elixander Holden about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roby (son of James J. Holden and Mary L. Norris) was born on 22 Feb 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Mar 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cassie married James Hazen Pierce about 1910. James was born about 1888. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married Roy F. Fritts on 30 Jun 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roy was born about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1940 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married Noah Robinson on 18 Aug 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Noah (son of Daniel S. Robinson and Elizabeth Smith) was born on 24 Aug 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Oct 1985 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Sarah Jane Lowe on 16 Oct 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1897; died about 1983 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fletcher Family Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ora married Bertha Roark about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of David J. Roark and Sarelda Snyder) was born about 1894 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 30 Jan 1919 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Henry and Belva had nine children.

FLETCHER, Henry Harrison
"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, August 13, 1969
DEATHS
Henry Harrison Fletcher, 74, of Butler (Dry Run Community) died at his home Saturday, 12:00 noon after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late William E. and Matilda O'Neal Fletcher. He was a retired farmer, veteran of World War I, member of the American Legion and a member of Midway Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Belva Cardwell Fletcher, Butler; four sons, Walter, Paul, and Charles, all of Butler, and Rev. Carroll Fletcher, Neva; five daughters, Mrs. M. Rainbolt, Mrs. Annie Bradley, Mrs. Dorothy Potter, Mrs. W. Phillips, Mary L. Potter, Butler; five sisters, Mrs. Lula Orton, Mrs. Dora Orton, and Mrs. Myrtle Cardwell, all of Johnson City, Mrs. Cheloia Clark and Mrs. Dillie Grindstaff, both of Butler; 31 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from the Midway Baptist Church Monday, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Carl Wilson officiating.
Burial was in the Fletcher Cemetery.
Pall-bearers[sic] were men of the Adult Bible Class of Midway Baptist Church, Herbert Lewis, Dana Morley, Norvin, Bradley, Chalmas Laws, Robert Garland, and Truman Dugger.

Henry married Belva A. Cardwell about 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Belva (daughter of James Giddeon Cardwell and Mary Ann Eller) was born about 1904 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1987 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fletcher Family Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

CECIL H. FLETCHER…
… age 61, Oxford, Pa., died suddenly at his home, Aug. 18.
He was a native of Johnson county, but had made his home in Pennsylvania the past several years. He was a farmer and a member of the Poplar Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Fletcher; one son, Kermit of Oxford, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Shoun, Mrs. Hazel Campbell and Mrs. Blance Walton, all of Oxford, Pa.; six sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Cardwell, Mrs. Lula Orton, Mrs. Dora Orton, all of Johnson City, Mrs. Chelsea Clark, Mrs. Vesta Phillips, Mrs. Dillie Grindstaff, all of Butler; three brothers, Henry Fletcher, Ray Fletcher, both of Butler, and James Fletcher of Shady Valley, and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Gentry Funeral Home, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. J. J. Richardson and Rev. Theodore Robinson officiating.
Burial was in Fletcher cemetery near Dry Run.

Cecil married Bertha Sheffield about 1920. Bertha was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1963 in Chester County, , , Pennsylvania; was buried in Fletcher Family Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

FLETCHER, William Ray
"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, July 27, 1966
William Ray Fletcher. . .
William Ray Fletcher, age 63 of Butler, Route 1, Dry Run, died in a Knoxville Hospital Friday at 6:45 p.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late William and Matilda O'Neal Fletcher. He was a farmer and member of the Midway Baptist Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Bertha A. Fletcher, Butler; two sons, Bill Fletcher, Butler and Calvin K. Fletcher, Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Ola Mae Laws of Butler; one brother, Henry Fletcher, Butler; six sisters, Mrs. Lula Orten, Mrs. Myrtle Cardwell, and Mrs. Dora Orten, all of Johnson City, Mrs. Dellie Grindstaff and Mrs. Chelsie Clark and Mrs. Vertie Phillips all of Butler; five grandchildren; also a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from Midway Baptist Church Monday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Carl Wilson, Rev. Clyde Campbell and Rev. Carroll Fletcher offiicating[sic]. Burial was in Fletcher cemetery.

William married Bertha A. (Fletcher) about 1926. Bertha was born about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chelsie married Clarence G. Clark on 20 Aug 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clarence was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Viola M. Green on 3 Aug 1933 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Viola was born about 1917 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 13 Jan 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Blaine Hartley, 100, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was a son of the late Letcher Ruben and Virdie Fletcher Hartley and was born in Butler, Tenn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cora June Pleasant Hartley; his oldest son, Blaine Edward Hartley; two sisters, Florence Hartley and Beatrice Baines Ketchem; a brother, Jonathan Hartley; a sister-in-law, Betty Jo Hartley; and three brothers-in-law, Herman Howard, Bill Kemp and James Baines.
Mr. Hartley was a decorated veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during WWII and receiving the Purple Heart. He loved to work in the garden, and on old cars, and enjoyed being outdoors. He was committed to his faith, and was known for his honesty and integrity. He was a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memory include three children, Evelyn Hartley Hawk (Clayton) of Elizabethton, Barbara Shipley (Ronald) of Huntersville, N.C., and Dr. Gale Hartley (Leslie) of Mountain City; four brothers, James Hartley of Knoxville, Roby Hartley (Ethel) of Maryville, Kenneth Hartley (Jeanne) of Elizabethton and Martin Hartley (Wanda) of Knoxville; two sisters, Ruth Howard of Williamsburg, Va., and Margaret Kemp of Portland, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Ann Hartley of Soddy-Daisy; nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Mr. Hartley was conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 2, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Dr. Gale Hartley officiating. Music was under the direction of John Brookshire, Chris Cain, Kyle Smith, Doug Hartley, Neal Hartley and John Hartley. The family received friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:30 until 3 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. Friends may also call at the home of his daughter, Evelyn Hawk, at other times. The graveside service and interment was conducted on Tuesday, September 4, at 1:30 p.m. at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Ron Owens delivering a eulogy. Military Honors were provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers were his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were the Pastor and Deacons of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church.

Blaine married Cora June Pleasant on 24 Dec 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of Garfield Abraham Pleasant and Hessie Eunice Powell) was born about 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Oct 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Millard H. Fletcher, age 82, of Butler, TN, passed Saturday, July 9, 2011 following an extended illness. He was born on February 27, 1929 to the late Noah Monroe Fletcher and Effie Marie Reed Fletcher. In addition to his parents, Millard was preceded in death by sisters: Cleona Plummer, Juanita Murray and Marie Cline and brother, Spencer Fletcher. He was a 59 year member of Roan Creek Masonic Lodge #679 F&AM and was also a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was of the Baptist faith.

Millard is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years, Pearl Fletcher; daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon and Walter Church, Jean and Frank Osborne, all of Butler, TN and Jane and Andy Worman of Dunnellon, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Billy Wayne and Mandy Fletcher of Butler, TN; sisters and brother-in-law: Hazel and Wiley Crowder of Mountain City, TN, Lorraine Allen of Hickory, NC and Louise Stansberry of Butler, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law: Denvis and Linda Fletcher of Elizabethton, TN; Dorsey and Donna Fletcher of Mountain City, TN and McKinley Fletcher of Elizabethton, TN; brother-in-law, Troy Pierce of Dayton, TN; grandchildren: Billy Reed Fletcher and wife Brandy, Dennis Fletcher and wife Jessica, Shelly Atwood, Kevin Potter, Brent Whitehead and Cody Fletcher; great grandchildren: Caleb, Tommy, Austin, Thunder, Isabella and Adrian.

Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Fletcher Cemetery (Sink Valley Road, Butler, TN) with Pastor Alan Koch to officiate.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Potter, Brent Whitehead, Billy Reed Fletcher, Dennis Fletcher, Cody Fletcher and Eric Matherly.

Millard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Denvis Allen Fletcher, 85, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born in Johnson County to the late Noah and Retha (Effie) Reed Fletcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Linda; two sons, Dennis Fletcher and Wayne Fletcher; three brothers, Spencer, Millard and Dorsey; and four sisters, Cleona, Juanita, Marie and Louise.
Den was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church and always put God first. He loved his family, being outside and building birdhouses, as well as making quilts and tending the garden.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Danny Fletcher and wife Angie and David Hinkle and wife Gretchen; his daughter, Susie Allen; a brother, McKinley Fletcher; two sisters, Hazel Crowder and Lorraine Allen; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two very special friends, Jim Campbell and Ken Potter.

Notes:

Louise Stansberry, age 70, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 01, 2017. She was born on May 9, 1946 to the late Noah and Effie Reed Fletcher. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Stansberry; sisters: Cleona Plummer, Juanita Cress and Marie Kline and brothers: Millard Fletcher, Spencer Fletcher and Dorsey Fletcher.

Louise was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

She grew up farming and really enjoyed gardening and growing beautiful flowers. She also worked at Leco/Levi's and Mountain City Care Center. She was known for her words of wisdom. She loved her church, her family and especially her granddaughters.

Those left to cherish her memories include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Angie Fletcher; sisters: Hazel Crowder and Lorraine Allen; brothers: Denvis Fletcher and McKinley Fletcher; grandchildren: Nikki Trivette and Amy Fletcher; beloved friend, Kathleen Harmon and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Louise will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Winters and Pastor Lynn Hicks officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Fletcher, Ben Wheeler, Keith Kight, J.R. Stansberry, Lester Ward, and David Green. Honorary pallbearer is Tim Fletcher.

Louise married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Ruby Mae Long, 84, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her home. She was born to the late Richard and Glady Fletcher.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William James Long; brother, R.E. Fletcher; and sisters, Rita White and Irene Collazo.
Ruby was a member of Southern Baptist Church, Hammond, Ind., and attended Eastside FWB Church in Elizabethton. She enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. She had a passion for reading her Bible and attending Bible classes. She loved spending time with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Teresa Heaton (Louie) of Elizabethton and Angie Winters of Asheville; son, Dr. Billy Joe Long (Lisa) of Roanoke, Va.; seven grandchildren, Aaron Winters, Tony Heaton, Christopher Heaton, Sabrina Heaton, Conner Long, Logan Mackley and Zachary Mackley; several great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph Fletcher of Elizabethton; and two sisters, Pearl Trivette and Dora Long, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service for friends and family to celebrate the life of Ruby Mae Long will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, July 19, at Fletcher Cemetery in Butler, Tenn., with Rev. Harvey White officiating.

Ruby married William James Long on 8 Oct 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 24 Aug 1932 in Blount County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 1970 in Lake County, , , Indiana; was buried in Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens, , Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glen married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R. married Rosa Campbell on 13 Jun 1937 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Rosa was born on 19 Jan 1922 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 31 Jan 1995 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Omar married May Greenwell on 17 Jul 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. May was born on 26 May 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Nov 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mavis married Bruce Dana Proffitt about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bruce (son of Joseph L. Proffitt and Pearl L. Eggers) was born on 9 May 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Nov 1975 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MORRISTOWN — Mrs. Annie Inez (Fletcher) Bradley, the 2nd child of the late Henry and Belva (Cardwell) Fletcher, passed peacefully into her eternal rest at the Heritage Center Nursing Care, Morristown, TN, on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the age of 92.

She and her late husband, James Howard Bradley, had made their home in the Little Dry Run community of Johnson County for 70 years. As health issues became significant, she moved into assisted living or nursing home, as was required, always taking the collage of her family with her which she shared with her visitors.

Mrs. Bradley was affiliated with Midway Baptist Church for a number of years before moving her membership to Dyson Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bradley was a woman of great faith. Many have rejoiced with her over the years as she shared the times God had specifically met a need that had been bathed in prayer day after day. In the late 1930's, 1940's and the 1950's, there was little "wealth" in the household. However, there were few needs that were unmet, as her children will testify today. She continued faithfully attending church, singing in the choir and teaching Vacation Bible School year after year, working diligently at home to share her faith with her children as well as her neighbors.

Many people in her community have benefited from her generosity as she shared produce directly from her garden and from her cellar and freezer as well, as she saw needs that she could meet. Her family members have proudly worn garments made or mended by her skilled fingers. Grandchildren have snuggled under her beautifully stitched quilts. Several have had the privilege of receiving their own personal full-size quilt at bridal showers to share with their new spouses! By Mrs. Bradley's own count, she made and gifted over 90 quilts in her lifetime! Many have enjoyed using her crocheted doilies, a skill that she learned from her husband who watched his mother when he was only a child.

Every grandchild was lovingly rocked and enjoyed her home-cooking over the years. She was a great cook! Many a workman who shared the tobacco planting and harvesting, the hay mowing, raking and baling, the wheat or corn harvest with Mr. Bradley, enjoyed the bounty of her table when they came in for lunch. Mrs. Bradley always remembered someone's favorite dish and took time to prepare it, just because she knew they liked it! Hundreds of babies were welcomed into the community following a baby shower for which she prepared a special dish. Likewise, hundreds of grieving families partook of meals served by the church family, of which she was a part. Often in the years of her "empty nest", she would prepare a dish or a meal for an older person whose spouse has passed away, simply because she felt they would enjoy and benefit from a "home-cooked" hot meal.

Mrs. Bradley did not slow down much as a "retirement age" came around; rather, she continually looked for opportunities to minister to her neighbors with her culinary skills. She also enjoyed raising a variety of flowers and having a nicely-decorated home. One acquaintance described the Bradley home and farm as the place on Little Dry Run that looked like it had been manicured: flowers blooming spring and summer, bushes trimmed, buildings painted and fence-rows clean! What a tribute to a hard-working couple who enjoyed the land and possessions with which God had blessed their lives! Mrs. Bradley enjoyed people! This led her to volunteer at the Johnson County Hospital during those "empty nest" years. She enjoyed the fellowship with patients and staff as she ministered there. Undoubtedly, many names were added to her prayer list as she encountered sick folks and their families.

Five children were born to the Bradley household and presently survive: Emma Stout and husband Dean of Midland, GA, Kyle Wayne "Jack" Bradley and wife Joyce of Butler, TN, Margie Guthrie and husband Roy of Morristown, TN, Wanda Zahrt and husband David of Winamac, IN and John Bradley "JD" and wife Gail of Elizabethton, TN; surviving grandchildren are Dean Stout and wife Dana, Tim Bradley and wife Ladonna, Jeff Stout and wife Susan, Lee Ann Wright and husband Steve, Brad Guthrie and wife Andrea "Andi", Jason Guthrie and wife Charity, Janeen Pennell and husband Travis and Lauren Bradley; 5 great grandchildren; two sisters: Winnie Phillips of Butler, TN and MaryLee Potter of Kingsport, TN.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bradley was predeceased by an infant daughter, who passed March 1945, Mary Evelyn; four brothers and two sisters.

The family of Annie Inez Bradley will receive friends and share memories to honor a life well lived on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service will follow with Mrs. Bradley's nephew, Rev. Leonard Fletcher officiating. Special music will be provided by Allan Yates.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Timothy Bradley, Christopher Bradley, Bradley Guthrie, Jason Guthrie, Larry Grindstaff and Junior Potter. Honorary pallbearers are Dean Stout, Jeffery Stout and Travis Pennell.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends honor Mrs. Bradley by making donations to the Gideons International, PO Box 155, Mountain City, TN 37683 or Dyson Grove Baptist Church, 8693 Roan Creek Road, Butler, TN 37640.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. John Short and the Regency Retirement Village staff and to Dr. David Johnson and the Heritage Nursing Center staff.

At other times, the family will receive friends at the home of her son, Wayne "Jack".

Annie married James Howard Bradley on 21 Jun 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 6 Feb 1919 in Alabama, , , ; died on 8 Aug 2007 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Nell Blanch Lunceford on 4 Feb 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nell (daughter of Aud Lunceford and Lily Ward) was born on 2 Jun 1928; died on 2 Jun 2007 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Roy William Clark, 89, Butler, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born September 11, 1932 in Johnson County to the late Clarence G. and Chelsie Fletcher Clark.
Roy was a logger and farmer. He loved horseback riding.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Doris Kyte Clark, who passed away November 15, 2009; two step-sons, Billy and David Dugger; three brothers, R.J., Coy and Junior Clark; and a sister, Janice Dugger.
Survivors include his children, Lori Reece and husband Greg, Watauga, Clarence “Bo” Clark, Butler, and Roy Clark Jr. and wife Nancy of Missouri; seven grandchildren, Rhenda Kelly, Cristy Taylor, Matthew Clark, Charley Leonard, Jason Clark, Jodi Dugger and Julie Dugger; 10 great-grandchildren; a very special friend, Shelly Fair; and a sister-in-law, Bonita Clark.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in the Clark Family Cemetery with the Rev. Harvey White officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Mrs. Nina Ruth Edwards of Johnson City went home to be with her Lord following an extended and courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at her residence.

A native of Johnson County, TN she was the daughter of the late James Stout Jr. and Viola Myra Greene Stout.

Mrs. Edwards had worked at Empire Furniture, Artcraft Glove Company, Harris Flooring, as a caregiver at Appalachian Christian Village and at the U.S. Forestry Service. She had attended Higgins Chapel Baptist Church and taught Sunday School at Green Pine Baptist Church. Mrs. Edwards loved flowers and to garden.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Stout as well as two infant brothers and a sister, Rosa.

Survivors include her husband of fifty-nine years, Cecil B., of the home; two daughters; five granddaughters and their husbands.

Pallbearers will be employees of the U.S. Forestry Service.

Nina married Cecil B. Edwards about 1952 in , , Tennessee, . Cecil (son of Roscoe Edwards and Dullie Crain) was born on 23 Apr 1931 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Feb 2018 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Higgins Chapel Cemetery, Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Geneva Osborne, age 84, of Johnson City, TN passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Butler, TN to the late James Stout and Viola Green Stout. Geneva was of the Freewill Baptist faith. She loved to go to church, especially with her brother Darrell. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and working in her flowers. Geneva never met a stranger; she was one to love everybody.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd Stout and David Stout; two sisters, Rosa DiGregorio, Ruth Edwards and three infant brothers.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Debra Bush, of Johnson City; son, Mark Osborne (Patty), of Johnson City; four grandchildren, Michelle Ayers (Kevin), of Jonesborough, Harvey Norton (Brittany), of Jonesborough, David Osborne (Kelly), of Johnson City and Kaitlyn Osborne, of Gray; six great-grandchildren, Alyssa Claspill (Winston), Johnny Ayers, Daniel Osborne, Kelsey Osborne, Makayla Norton and Madison Norton; two great-great grandchildren, Elizabeth Claspill and Amara Claspill; two brothers, Darrell Stout and Paul Stout, of Johnson City; sister, Evelyn Scott and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Geneva Osborne will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Reverend David Greene and Reverend Mike Lamb officiating. Music will be under the direction of Sherry Tilson. The family will receive friends prior to the service between the hours of 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Saturday.

The graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in the Stout Cemetery, Johnson City, TN. Pallbearers will be David Osborne, Darrell Stout, Harvey Norton, Johnny Ayers, Kevin Ayers, Winston Claspill and Jeff Lyons. Honorary Pallbearers are Paul Stout and Tony Stout.

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Betty Jane Fritts, age 69, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was born November 26, 1947 to the late Spencer Fletcher and Margaret Jene Street. Betty enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed working in her flowers and helping at Hales Ministry but most of all she enjoyed being with her two dogs, BB and Lucky.

Survivors include: Husband: Roy "Buster" Fritts; Son: Robbie Allen Fletcher; Step-Son: Brian Fritts; Step Daughter: Crystal and husband Martin Norris and Kathy and husband Johnny Feltner; Grandchildren: Robbie Fletcher, Jacob Fletcher, Christina Norris, and Brittany Norris. Step-Grandchildren: Becky, Kimberly and Brandy Fritts and Josh Feltner; Two Brothers: Bobby Fletcher and Teddy Street, both of Mountain City, TN. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive and her special friend Ellen Stout.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017 at Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux Lipford Funeral Home. with Rev. Harvey White officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will follow in Mast Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Buck Fritts, George Roark, Marty Norris, Dustin Fritts, Billy Davis and Joey Allen.

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Billy Wayne Fletcher, age 60, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. He was born on September 4, 1956 to Ina Pearl Fletcher and the late Millard Fletcher.
Billy worked in construction for many years. He was a kind, caring and loving man who was always there to lend a helping hand to family, friends or anyone that needed help, without any questions. He loved animals, especially horses.
Those left to cherish his memories include his mother, Ina Pearl Fletcher; his children: Kevin Potter, Dennis Fletcher and wife Jessica, Cody Fletcher and Shelly Atwood; sisters: Sharon Church and husband Walter, Jean Osborne and husband Frank and Jane Worman and husband Andy; grandchildren: Adrian, Zane, Caleb and Tommy; nephews: illy Reed Fletcher and Brent Whitehead; and many, many special friends and neighbors.
Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2016 at the Fletcher Family Cemetery, located on Sink Valley Road, Butler, TN with Pastor Harvey White ad Pastor Dan Wood officiating. Pallbearers are Billy Reed Fletcher, James Dean Forrester , Craig Peters, Shane Adams, Dan Oliver, Rick Rathbun, Travis McCloud, Russ Bonde. Honorary pallbearers are Walter Church, Frank Osborne, Andy Worman, James Walsh, Lloyd McCloud and Scott Forrester.

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Margie Dyson, age 66, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was born on January 23, 1951 to the late Clyde and Sylvia Smith Fritts. In addition to her parents, Margie was preceded in death by her husband Daryl Dyson.

Margie loved her family and her Native American family and enjoyed Native American Pow-Wows. She was a hard worker and was always doing something. Margie loved singing bluegrass and gospel with her Uncle Bill. She was known by many family and friends for her famous potato salad with lots of onions. She also loved animals especially her two dogs, Bear and Gizmo.

Margie was a member of Sink Valley Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her companion, Gene Roark; daughters: Velina Hewett and husband Ike and Melissa Dyson; son, Charlie Dyson and wife Soretta; sisters: Lisa Fritts and Phyllis Weber; brothers: Buck Fritts and Buster Fritts; grandchildren: Brittany Dyson, Ashley Miller, Cephus Hewett, Mary Jones, Jacob Dyson and NeNe Dyson; great grandchildren: Nevaeh Jones and Grace Jones; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Harvey White officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Mast Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ike Hewett, Cephus Hewett, Ricky Jones, Dustin Fritts, Michael Morgan, Ryan Miller, Keith Allen, Josh Allen and Adam Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Charlie Dyson, Gene Roark, Buck Fritts and Buster Fritts.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Roy Junior Fritts announces his passing on Monday, August 29, 2022, at his residence at the age of 83. He was born November 22, 1938, in Johnson County, Tennessee, to the late R.D. Fritts and Rosa Campbell Fritts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Della R Fritts, a son David Junior Fritts.

Roy was a former employee of Burlington Industries and was a Farmer. He enjoyed Mowing grass and was a former member of the Doe Valley Fire Department. He was a member of The Bethany Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memory include one son: Michael Fritts, of the home, and one daughter; Elizabeth Dugger (Randolph Jr) Mtn City, TN brothers; Buster and Robert Fritts, both of Butler, TN. grandchildren; Randall Dugger (Sasha Main) Mtn City, TN. Christopher Dugger (Elizabeth Rogers) Mtn City, TN. Mileaha and Noland Garland. Great grandchildren; Raydan Dugger, Alibbia Dugger, Jada Dugger, Noah Dugger, Jaxson Dugger, Aleckzadrian Dugger, Roman Dugger, Karson Dugger, and Kaylee Stanley. A host of nieces, nephews and cousins, and many friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2022, in the Bethany Baptist Church with DR. Gale Hartley officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m – 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will follow in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Raydan Dugger, Randall Dugger, Christopher Dugger, Randolph Dugger, Ray Lunceford, and Jonathon Lunceford. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Doe Valley Fire Department.

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Joy was my late husband's great-aunt and lived with me for almost 7 years. She had a great laugh, a big heart and we all loved her dearly. She will be missed!
Joy L. Hardin, 74, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at her residence, following an extended illness. Joy was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Charles Landon Fletcher and Blance Dakota Cardwell Fletcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.R. Hardin Jr.
Joy attended Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed bird watching and was an avid shopper.
Survivors include Jay Wilson and Judy Jones, her caregiver.
A committal and entombment service to celebrate the life of Joy L. Hardin will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Kelly Wilson officiating. The family would like to express a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for the loving care given to Mrs. Hardin and to Jay Wilson, her best friend.

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Edna Garland, age 66, of Shady Valley, TN passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

She was born June 17, 1948 to the late James Dallas Fletcher and Beulah Kate Laws Fletcher.

n addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Berry; and a sister, Christine Wagner.

Survivors include: one daughter, Shannon Berry, of Abingdon, VA; Shannon's special dad, Ken Garland; one sister Joyce Walker and husband N. J.; brother-in-law Jess Wagner, all of Shady Valley, TN; two nieces: Melissa McClain and Connie Smith; one nephew: Tim Walker; special aunt Rosalee and her children Raymond, Wayne, Reford and Malcolm Eller.

Funeral services for Edna Garland will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Burl Lee Sluder officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service and interment will follow in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Mrs. Linda Proffitt Hopkins, age 67, of West Jefferson died Wednesday morning, October 31, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 3:00pm at Bald Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. John Elledge officiating. Burial followed in the Bald Mountain Cemetery. The family received friends from 2:00-3:00pm on Sunday, November 4, 2018; one hour prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Butler, TN on August 24, 1946 to the late Bruce and Mavis Fletcher Proffitt. She worked as a sales clerk at Wal-Mart in West Jefferson. She had a passion for collecting Angels. She was a loving wife, mother and sister; she will be missed by all. She was also preceded in death by a son, Everette Wayne Lunceford; a brother, Jackie Proffitt and a sister, Dorothy Stanley

Mrs. Hopkins is survived by her husband, Allen Hopkins; three sons. Tim Hopkins and wife, Justine, of West Jefferson, Tony Hopkins, of West Jefferson and Anthony Hopkins, of West Jefferson; a daughter, Patricia Seagle and husband, Lance, of Fleetwood; a brother, Jerry Keith Proffitt, of Elizabethton, TN; four sisters, Norma Jean Eldreth, of Mountain City, TN, Beverly Jean Lowe, of Mountain City, TN, Judy Brockwell and husband, Donald, of Elizabethton and Nancy Matherly, of Elizabethton; a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Lunceford; a special friend, Homer Shell; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

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James David Fletcher, age 67, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 30, 1949 to the late Walt Fletcher and Nell Lunceford Guy. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by great grandchildren: Mackynzie Brown and Brantley Brown.

David loved the outdoors and especially loved to work with wood. He especially enjoyed making birdhouses and has made many bird houses for his family and friends throughout the years. He was an equipment operator for many years.

He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish David's memories include his wife of 49 years, Brenda Hamby Fletcher; children: Teresa Robbins and husband Stephen of Mountain City, TN and Jerry Fletcher of Hagerstown, MD; sister, Ilene Roberts and husband Johnny of Mountain City, TN; brothers: Boyd Fletcher of Mountain City, TN and Bob Fletcher and wife Deanna of Butler, TN; grandchildren: Stephen Robbins Jr., Sarah Brown and husband Brad, Jerry David Fletcher Jr. and Shetona Fletcher; special great grandson, Nathaniel Brown; special friends: Rose Tester, Margaret Cress and Catherine Hassenrich and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Pine Grove Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastors Mike Penley and Sammy Icenhour officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Brown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stephen Robbins Jr., Stephen Robbins, Brad Brown, and Chris Laing. Honorary pallbearers are the Men's Sunday School Class of Pine Grove Baptist Church and Staff of Amedysis Hospice.