Ephram Hunter Phillippi

Ephram married Nancy Elizabeth Berry about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of William Robert Berry and Sarah F. Dotson) was born on 3 Jul 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 May 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hubert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Her hobby was quilting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He was a Carpenter and Forman for several construction companies.

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

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

Pallbearers will be family & friends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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