Jane Fry

Jane married Joseph Porter about 1846 in Wythe County, , , Virginia. Joseph was born about 1826 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1847 in Wythe County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married David C. Phillippi about 1848 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . David (son of Christian Phillippi and Catherine Dutton) was born on 16 Jun 1812 in Wythe County, , , Virginia; died on 1 Jan 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John Thomas Rankins on 16 Nov 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of John J. Rankins and Frances "Franey" Hendrix) was born on 19 Sep 1837 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 20 Mar 1919 in Spotsylvania County, , , Virginia; was buried in Rankins Cemetery, , Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Margaret A. Berry about 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of William Robert Berry and Sarah F. Dotson) was born about 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Rebecca Alice Luttrell about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Richard Henry Luttrell and Mary A. (Luttrell)) was born on 13 Sep 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Nancy married William Shupe about 1877. William was born about 1855. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matilda married James Hicks about 1882. James was born about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Sarah Catherine Swift on 21 Dec 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Elias Swift and Mary Ann Stout) was born about 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Sophia Cress about 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sophia (daughter of Samuel D. Cress and Eliza Louise Pafford) was born about 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Etta Debbie Vance on 6 Aug 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Etta was born on 1 Jul 1867 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Oct 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

Jestie married Charles Erwin Shupe about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born on 29 Aug 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Jonathon Hamilton Mullins about 1906 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Jonathon (son of Aaron Stanley Mullins and Elizabeth Delilah Robinson) was born on 19 Nov 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Mar 1952 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," March 1, 1961
Charles Frederick Phillippi...
...61, Mountain City, Route 1, died unexpectedly at his home early Sunday morning. Mr. Phillippi was a native of Johnson county and a retired state highway department employee.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Beulah Phillippi, Mountain City; two sons, Joe and Tuck Phillippi, both of Mountain City; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Parsons, Damascus, Va., Mrs. Betty Graybeal, Mountain City, Mrs. Alice Widener and Mrs. Janice Goodson, both of Danville, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Jestie Shupe and Mrs. Maggie Reece, both of Mountain City; 19 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. from the Valley View Methodist Church with Rev. Wesley Cook officiating. Burial was in Phillippi cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wilton Wedener, Nathan Goodson, Robert Parsons, Chester Graybeal, Hugh Berry and Clarence Philippi.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

PHILLIPPI, Charles Frederick
"The Tomahawk," October 11, 1961
In Memorial
In Memory of My Dear Husband Fred Phillippi Who Passed Away on February 28, 1961
Since you've gone first and I remain to walk the road alone,
I live in memories garden dear,
With happy days we've known.
Since you've gone first and I remain,
For battles to be fought,
Each thing you've touched along the way will be a hallowed spot.
I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile,
Though blindly I may grope --
The memory of your helping hand,
Will lead me on with hope.
Since you've gone first and I remain,
One thing I'll have to do;
Walk slowly down that long, long path,
For soon I'll follow you.
I want to know each step you take
So I may take the same,
For some day down that lonely road
You'll hear me call your name.
Your devoted wife, Beulah Phillippi

PHILLIPPI, Charles Frederick
"The Tomahawk," March 8, 1961
Cards Of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness shown us during the death of our dear husband and father; for the beautiful floral offering and for the many other expressions of sympathy we shall ever be grateful.
Mrs. Beulah Phillippi and Children

Charles married Beulah Mae Stout on 12 Sep 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Beulah (daughter of Jacob N. Stout and Rachel Cordelia Forrester) was born about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1992 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Effie married George Alexander Parker on 25 Jun 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George was born on 21 Jun 1884 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1958 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nancy Ann Cuddy. Nancy was born on 11 Oct 1893; died on 23 Aug 1975; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: Dana A. Buchanan. Dana (son of Joseph M. Buchanan and Martha E. Stout) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jul 1963 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buchanan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edwin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Chester Clyde "Pete" Graybeal about 1945. Chester (son of Calton Lesley Graybeal and Bessie Ann Eastridge) was born on 31 Dec 1923 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 30 Jun 1972 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Loyd married Vergie Mae Morefield on 26 Sep 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Vergie (daughter of Charlie N. Morefield and Marelda "Relda" Gentry) was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1975 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Walter Glen Owens on 29 Aug 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter was born on 11 Sep 1906; died on 9 Sep 1981; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

Raymond Fleet Buchanan, age 77, of Butler passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born January 16, 1945 to the late Dana and Jestie Buchanan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son, Bobby Joe Buchanan; brothers, Walt, Joe, Alvin, John, and Tom Buchanan; and sisters, Betty Buchanan and Linda Arnold.

Raymond dearly loved his family, especially his children. He retired from Summers-Taylor; a job he truly enjoyed. He loved driving his cement truck.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Linda Gay Buchanan; daughter, Amanda Potter (Bryan); son, Steven Buchanan (Joy); granddaughters, Haley and Kristen Santucci; sisters, Margie Bryant of Aberdeen, North Carolina and Margret Potter of Roseburg, Oregon; and several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Notes:

Harold Edwin "Bear Claw" Phillippi, age 70, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home in Doe Valley surrounded by family on Friday, October 12, 2018. Harold was born in Mountain City on June 29, 1948 to the late Edwin "Tuck" Phillippi and Mary Virginia Mullins Phillippi. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and Bob Phillippi and paternal and maternal grandparents. Harold was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and the Good News Sunday School Class.

Harold was an avid hunter and spent many days and nights in the mountains hunting bear, raccoon, rabbits and deer. He was fond of his bear dogs and enjoyed the hunt as much as taking the animal. He was always willing to take the younger, inexperienced hunter and help them to experience his love of the mountains and hunting. Harold held the Tennessee State record when he checked in a black bear weighting 635 lbs

Harold is survived by his wife of 51 years, Faye Phillippi; two daughters, Lisa and her special friend Donnie and Jaycee Clawson; his mother, Virginia Phillippi; brother, Roby Phillippi and wife Carol; two grandsons, Ethan and Josh Clawson. Also surviving are multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who have fond memories of him. Sister-in-laws Virginia Manuel & husband Don, June Thomas & Friend Coleman, Ann Skewes & husband Mike, Harold had a special sister-in-law, Mae Matheson, who he entrusted to always be there to help him, Brother-in-law, Doran Swift & Wife Emogene.

He will be remembered by his many friends along with the members of the Doe Valley Sportsman Club, Stoney Creek Hunting Club, as well as many other hunting organizations.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October15, 2018 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Mountain City Funeral Home with the service to follow at 7 p.m. with Pastors Gale Hartley, Spencer Roark and Dean Smith officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir. Pallbearers will be Josh Clawson, Jamie Phillippi, Jeremy Phillippi, Jeff Phillippi, Doug Thomas, Mike Roark, Jerry Roark, Bob Mullins and Blake Phillippi. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Bethany Baptist Church, members of Doe Valley Sportsman Club, Mike Skewes, Dick Johnson, Jason Bryan, Ralph Matheson, Don Manuel, Doran Swift and Jerry Paul Stanberry. The graveside service will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Brookshire Cemetery.

Harold married Leita Faye Holloway about 1967 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Leita (daughter of Roy Holloway and Vida Lola Swift) was born on 16 May 1950; died on 28 May 2022 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Charles William 'Bill' Graybeal, age 71, of Mountain City, TN passed away Saturday August 10, 2019, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Bill was born on February 18th, 1948, to the late "Pete" Chester Clyde Graybeal, SR and Margaret Opal Phillippi Graybeal. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by an infant sister. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time in the outdoors.

Those left to cherish Bill's memory include his daughter; Joey Beth Souder and husband Chopper, son William Clay Graybeal, sisters Linda Hodge and husband Ted, and Susie Mink and husband Dean, brother "Buck" Chester Clyde Jr., all of Mountain City, TN, grandchildren Sydney Souder and Chloe Graybeal. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Hubert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

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.

Notes:

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.

Notes:

Buried:
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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We are saddened to announce the passing of Shirley A Wood on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 27, 1937, in Elizabethton, TN, to the late Lloyd Parker and Vergie Morefield Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred S. Wood. She was also preceded by two brothers, Dallas Parker and Lloyd Parker Jr. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She loved cooking, gardening, spending time with her family, and playing Canasta. She was a 1955 graduate of Johnson County High School.

Survivors include two daughters, Karen Snyder (Larry) of Glen Allen, VA, and Lisa Haynes (Doug) of Mountain City. Two sons, Kenneth Wood (Marie) of Hudson, NC, and Dwayne Wood (Rachel) of Lenoir, NC. Grandchildren: Stephanie Snyder of Washington DC, Mychael Cress of Boones Creek, TN, Mary Downing (Greg) of Kernersville, NC, Wayne Trexler (Ashley) of Hickory, NC, Matthew Wood (Kayleigh) of Granite Falls, NC, Mary Wood, and Becky Wood both of Lenoir, NC, Two sisters: Mary Shupe of Mountain City, TN and Barbara Sexton of Mountain City, TN, One brother: Charles Parker of Sulfer Springs, TN. Several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive, along with a special friend Nancy Wills of Mountain City, TN.

Funeral services for Shirley A. Wood will be conducted on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 6 pm at Bethany Baptist Church, with Dr. Gale Hartley to officiate.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 6 pm prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11 am in Sunset Memorial Park

Pallbearers are Carroll Parker, Tim Parker, Marty Parker, Joe Parker, Jess Parker, Wayne Parker, Terry Parker, Victor Ward, and Matthew Wood.

Shirley married Alfred Smith Wood about 1952. Alfred (son of John Francis Wood and Mary Allie Farthing) was born on 16 Aug 1927 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Mar 2018 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lloyd Monroe Parker, age 84, of Marion, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born on November 12, 1932 to the late Monroe and Virgie Morefield Parker.
In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Ann Younce Parker and a daughter, Tracy Ann Parker.

Lloyd was a faithful Dad, Papaw and Great Papaw Parker. He was his family's biggest fan, always there at sporting events cheering them on. He had a special love for all of his family and was always telling people he was where he loved to be - with all of his family.

Lloyd worked various jobs throughout his lifetime including the old Burlington plant. When he wasn't working his 'regular' job, Lloyd enjoyed working on lawn mowers.

He had a special companion whom he loved very much, Lucky the cat, who was always by his side until his death last year.
He was a member of Roan Creek Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his son and daughter--in-law, Timothy and Shirley Parker; sisters: Shirley Wood and husband Alfred, Mary Shupe and husband Benny and Barbara Sexton; brothers: Dallas Parker and wife Phyllis and Charles Parker; grandchildren: Karissa Thornburg and husband Preston, Daniel Parker and fiancé Meghan Thomas, Troy Parker and fiancé Amber Ward; great grandchildren: Liam Thornburg, Mila Thornburg, Elaina Parker and Connor Ward; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends.

The family will receive friends from 2-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor David Hankal and Pastor Mike McNutt officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Parker, Troy Parker, Carroll Parker, Terry Parker, Brian Shupe and Kenneth Wood. Honorary pallbearers are Dwayne Wood, David Shupe, Roy Hodge, David Bunting and David Manuel.

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Dallas Glenn Parker, age 78, of 496 Taft Eggers Lane, passed away, Friday, April 19, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness. Dallas was born December 1, 1940, in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Loyd Parker and Vergie Morefield Parker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Loyd Parker, Jr., bother-in-law Alfred Wood and sister-in-law Charlotte Parker.

Dallas was a member of the Mountain City Church of Christ, a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching his grandchildren play sports. Dallas was a retired electrician and member of IBEW #934.

Those left to cherish Dallas' memory are his wife of 53 year, Phyllis Eggers Parker; sons, Carroll Parker and wife, Sherry and Terry Parker and wife Kelly all of Mountain City; sisters Shirley Wood, Barbara Sexton, and Mary Shupe and husband Benny, all of Mountain City; brother Charles Parker of Mountain City; grandchildren Valerie Parker, Tyler Parker, Nora Parker, Barrett Parker, Josi Roark, and Dalton Roark; great-grandchild Braydon Greenwell; several nieces and nephews; his church family; IBEW brothers of Local #934.

Funeral services for Dallas G. Parker will be conducted on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 7 pm in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm -7 pm prior to the service. Chuck Stewart and Dean Gouge will officiate the service. Graveside service, with military honors, will be conducted on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 11 am, with Honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard, from Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City, TN.

Pallbearers will be Brian Shupe, Tim Parker, Kenny Wood, Robbie Brown, Jeff Brown, and Darren Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Rogers and all the nurses at the VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Staff of Amedisys Home Health Care, and the men of Mountain City Church of Christ.

Mary married Odell Johnson about 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Odell (son of Don Allen Johnson and Geneva Belle Edmisten) was born on 16 Nov 1936 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jul 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Raymond Jack Tester about 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Raymond was born on 1 Jul 1923; died on 20 Aug 1992; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret Tester, age 81, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Johnson County, TN, on May 6, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Glenn Owens and Carrie Rankins Owens. She was also predeceased by her husband, Andrew Tester, who passed away in 2001.
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Margaret loved flowers, cooking, and going to yard sales. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons; Eddie Tester (Brenda) and Ricky Tester of Mountain City, TN, two grandchildren; Kristi Tester, Mountain City, TN and Jennie (Nick) Hallmark, Grand Junction, MI, four great grandchildren; Ella Tester, Aurora Tester, Nikolas Hallmark and Arabella Hallmark, special dog Chi-Chi, special friends; Peggy Snyder, Cathy Courtner, and Juanita Eggers. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A visitation for Margaret will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. We will then go in procession to the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum of Love for the graveside service with Steven Spencer, and Michael Icenhour officiating.
Pallbearers will be; Brad Gentry, James Brown, Cliff Worley, Johnny Roberts, Johnny Dickens and Gary Stout. Honorary Pallbearers are; Staff of Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, Members of Johnson County EMS and members of Mountain City Fire Department.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Kim Kleine, FNP and her staff, Dan Falcasanatos, and the staff of Amedisys Hospice.

Margaret married Andrew Brady Tester about 1958. Andrew was born on 24 Aug 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Dec 2001; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Richard Andrew Tester, age 60, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Banner Elk, NC on August 24, 1962 to the late Andrew Tester and Margaret Owens Tester.

Richard enjoyed his ham radio, CB radio, growing plants, taking his dog, Chi-Chi for rides and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Richard is survived by his daughters, Kristi Tester of Mountain City and Jennifer Hallmark (Nick) of Grand Junction, MI; Six grandchildren, Bella Tester, Aurora Tester, Aaliyah Tester, Nikolai Hallmark, Arabella Hallmark and Willow Hallmark; Brother, Eddie Tester (Brenda); special dog Chi-Chi and several special friends and neighbors.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 7,2023 from 12 - 2 pm in the Buford Lipford Chapel at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. Following the visitation we will go in precession to the Sunset Park Mausoleum of Love where we will have a committal service at 2 pm with Michael Icenhour and Steven Spencer officiating.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Dickens and members of the Johnson County Rescue Squad.