John Estep

John married Nancy Sneed about 1817 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1783 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Temperance married Joseph H. Pharr, III on 13 Aug 1840 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Joseph Pharr, Jr. and Mary "Polly" Morgan) was born about 1798 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Martha is in the household of her daughter Nancy J. and son-in-law David W. Pharr (Fair) in the 1870 and 1880 carter County census records.

Family/Spouse: Unknown Gentleman. Unknown was born about 1828. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married James W. Carden about 1852. James (son of Ansel Carden and Susan) was born about 1825 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Nancy Ann Campbell about 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born on 20 Jun 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1850 Carter County, TN Census, as Jane Eastep, she was living in the household of Joseph H. Pharr and his wife Temperance "Timpy" Eastep, her sister.

In the 1860 Carter County, TN Census, she is listed as Jane Pharr in the household of Joseph and Tempe Pharr.

1870 Carter County, TN Census
Household 166
William S. Thomas 51 TN
Household 167
Jane Pharr 25 TN
Andrew 6 TN

1880 Carter County, TN Census
William S. Thomas 55 TN TN TN
Jane 43 TN TN TN
Andrew 15 TN TN TN
Henderson 8 TN TN TN
Addie 7 TN TN TN
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1900 Carter County, TN Census
Jenny Thomas ?? TN TN TN
Henderson ?? TN TN TN
Sindy Fair 13 TN TN TN Adopted daughter

In the 1910 Carter County, TN Census, Jane is living with her son Henderson and his wife Minnie. Also in this household was Jane's daughter Addie Lewis, 36 years old, listed as a widow.

1920 Carter County, TN Census
Jennie Thomas 85 TN NC TN widow
Ada Lewis 45 TN TN TN widow daughter
Minnie Thomas 30 TN TN TN widow daughter in law
Fred M. Lewis 30 TN TN TN divorced grandson
Ethel P. Thomas 13 TN TN TN granddaughter
Carrie M. Thomas 10 TN TN TN granddaughter
William S. Thomas 7 TN TN TN grandson

Family/Spouse: Unknown Gentleman. Unknown was born about 1844 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married William S. Thomas on 12 Nov 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1825 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Christian C. Oliver on 26 Nov 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Christian (son of George R. Oliver and Nancy Peters) was born on 29 Oct 1836 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Nicholas Oliver on 29 Sep 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nicholas (son of James B. Oliver and Mary A. Payne) was born about 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1866. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Isaac C. Nave on 26 Dec 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of William Huston Nave and Jemima Crow) was born about 1842 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jackson married Ellen W. Fletcher about 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ellen (daughter of Lawson M. Fletcher and Elizabeth Hathaway) was born in Jan 1851 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Nancy J. Estep on 15 Mar 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Unknown Gentleman and Martha E. Estep) was born about Nov 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Feb 1938; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, February 10, 1938
MRS. NANCY FAIR
Mrs. Nancy Jane Fair, age 90, died at her home, 810 Second street, this morning at nine o'clock after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at the home, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington and the Rev. E. J. Bramlett in charge. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.
Survivors are three sons[sic], Mrs. Ed Dennet, Miss Alice and Blanche Fair; three sons, Bill and Henry Fair of Elizabethton, Charley Fair of Johnson City.
Active pallbearers will be Frank Seiler, Landon Chambers, George Ryan, Rab Nave, Bill Taylor and Gus Crumley.
Flower bearers will include Mrs. J. Frank Seiler, Mrs. Bill Taylor, Mrs. Rab Nave, Mrs. Toy Roe, Mrs. Elizabeth Crumley, Mrs. Fred Bowers.

Nancy married David W. Pharr on 15 Mar 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Joseph H. Pharr, III and Temperance "Tempie" Estep) was born on 1 May 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Mar 1931; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Harvey D. L. Estep on 21 Oct 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harvey (son of Andrew Jackson Estep and Mary Jane Copely) was born about 1851 in Lee County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ancil married Virginia Isabell Goodwin on 19 May 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virginia (daughter of James Lawson Goodwin and Nancy Jane Alice Johnson) was born on 2 Apr 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John Alexander Barbridge Smith on 6 Feb 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Hamilton Wayne Smith and Celia Jane Campbell) was born on 1 Nov 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Fannie (Estep) about 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fannie was born in Jan 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Isaac Jackson Estep was the son of Samuel Mitchell Estep and Nancy Ann Campbell. He was the husband of Rebecca Archer Estep.

Father of: John W.; Isaac Jackson; James C.; Nancy E; Martha E.; Mary Catherine; Joe (Jake); Bessie; Charles Bruce.

Elizabethton Star, Monday, February 5, 1945
Isaac J. Estep died at his home Monday A.M. 3:40 after a short illness. member of Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors, wife, Mrs. Rebecca Estep, two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Crow, Mrs. Maymie Fortner; five sons, John, William, Andy, Campbell, Samuel; two brothers, Joe, Bruce; two sisters, Mrs. Katie Nave, all of Elizabethton, Mrs. D. C. Nidiffer of Va.; 34 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the church at Horse Shoe Dam Wednesday at 2 P. M. with the Rev. Will Wright officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

Isaac married Rebecca Archer on 30 Mar 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Smith A. Archer and Nancy Ann Markland) was born on 11 Apr 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Apr 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary (Estep) about 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born in Jul 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, March 1, 1934
MARTHA WHITE DIES AT HOME
Mrs. Martha Estep White, 59, wife of W. S. White, died at the family residence on 508 Maple street Wednesday morning, following an illness of two weeks of double pneumonia. Mrs. White's death was the second in the family this week, a son-in-law, Markie Willie, dying on Tuesday morning in the same house.
Funeral services for Mrs. White will be conducted from 508 Maple street residence at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning, Rev. C. L. Bowden, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Internment will be in the family cemetery at Horseshoe, the old home of the deceased. Music will be in charge of the church choir of the First Baptist Church.
Active pallbearers will be T. A. Dugger, Charlie Shell, Godfrey Carriger, Lee Lingerfelt, Jake Brumit, J. C. Holden, Bud Pierce, M. L. Basket.
Flower bearers will include Misses Hazel Ritts, Sophia Dugger, Helen Dugger, Edith Dugger, Myrtle Moore, Stella Lowing, May Harrison, Bessie Hughes, Mesdames Grace Gibson, Francis Seachrest, Eula Felty, Lela Richardson, Pauline Hyes[sic], Eula Barnes, Lucile Hopkins, and Louise Fondren.
Surviving are her husband, W. S. White, and six daughters, Mrs. W. M. Whitson, Mrs. Markie Willie, Nelle and Carmelita White, Elizabethton; Mrs. R. E. Draughn, Lynch, Ky.; Mrs. W. A. Marron, Miami, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. D. C. Nidiffer, Elizabethton; Mrs. R. C. Nave, Horseshoe; four brothers, Joe, Isaac, Bruce, and John Estep, also of Horseshoe.
The deceased was a loving and devoted mother, and a good neighbor. A home loving woman, she devoted her time to her home and family, who will greatly miss her. She was born at Horseshoe in Carter county. Several years ago she was married to Mr. White and a greater part of her married life was spent in Virginia, returning to her native heath about seven years ago, where she has since resided.

Martha married W. S. White about 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. W. was born about 1875 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died after 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Celia C. Holder about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Celia (daughter of Daniel E. Holder and Martha (Holder)) was born in Feb 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Andrew was adopted by William S. Thomas.

Henderson married Minnie M. Shell on 29 Jul 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Samuel P. Shell and Jane Elizabeth Taylor) was born on 29 Dec 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married Jacob Cameron Pierce on 23 Sep 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jacob was born on 9 May 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jul 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Minnie Bowers on 20 Dec 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Isaac B. Bowers and Rachel Buckles) was born on 15 May 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Katherine Vandeventer on 18 Jan 1937 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Katherine (daughter of Joseph P. Vandeventer and Nancy J. Buckles) was born on 26 Feb 1878 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Dec 1957 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Maggie R. DeLoach on 25 Dec 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maggie (daughter of James R. DeLoach and Matilda C. Campbell) was born on 25 Dec 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jul 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, December 12, 1942
DAVID FAIR
David Fair, (better known as Friday Fair) well known resident of Elizabethton died at his home on First street early this morning.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Freewill Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock with the Rev. Clarence Howington in charge. Interment will be in the Carter cemetery (Siam Road).
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. David Fair; four daughters, Mrs. Mae Burrow, Mrs. Jack Walker, and Mrs. Retta Heaton, all of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Troy Bowers, Siam; four brothers, James Fair, of California, John, Nome, and William Fair, Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Rufus Miller, Washington, D. C., Mrs. Nat Honeycutt, of Indiana, and Mrs. Marion Forbes, Elizabethton; also 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Fair was a member of the Freewill Baptist church.
Pall-bearers[sic] and flower-bearers[sic] will be selected from friends attending the funeral.
The body will be removed from the North Funeral Home to the family residence on First street this afternoon.

David married Margaret "Maggie" Merritt on 3 Feb 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of John Merritt and Susan Hays) was born about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Aug 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mittie is listed as Mittie Honeycutt, widow, in the household of her parents in the 1900 Carter County, TN Census.

Mittie married William Honeycutt about 1898. William was born about 1878; died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mittie married Nathan Honeycutt after 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nathan was born about 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Etta Mae Roe about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Etta was born about 1883. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Dora B. Crow on 30 Jun 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dora was born on 16 Aug 1887; died on 24 Mar 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lizzie Campbell on 24 Dec 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lizzie was born in Apr 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verdie married Charles Campbell on 10 Jul 1901 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Charles was born about 1878 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died about 1902 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verdie married Jones Allen Carden on 17 Dec 1903 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Jones was born on 23 Jun 1880 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Flossie R. White about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Flossie was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lovie married Emma P. Teague on 21 Apr 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laney married Alice Teague on 14 May 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born on 26 Jun 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Dec 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Carden Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar married Lorena Cathewrine Morton on 25 Dec 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lorena was born in Nov 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jun 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paschal married Roxie Ella (Smith) about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roxie was born about 1892; died about 1968. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Eliza (Estep) about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Fannie Mae Parker on 17 Nov 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fannie (daughter of Samuel Parker and Mary Ellen (Parker)) was born on 7 Mar 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Nannie L. Carden on 25 Dec 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nannie (daughter of Henry A. Carden and Amelia C. Bowers) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Charles Frank Crow on 6 Aug 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Thomas William Crow and Sallie E. Pearce) was born on 22 Apr 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Dec 1984. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mamie married Rhudy Fortner on 25 Dec 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rhudy (son of Columbus "Lum" Fortner and Margret G. "Maggie" Estep) was born on 22 Mar 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Houston married Catharine "Kate" Trussler on 13 Sep 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Catharine was born on 12 Jan 1885 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Nov 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Houston married Amanda "Mandy" Collins on 22 Jun 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amanda (daughter of Wordy Virdia Johnson Collins) was born in Oct 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dana married Anna Nidiffer on 10 Apr 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Carter N. "Cart" Nidiffer and Nancy Jane Campbell) was born on 16 Aug 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jul 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Marion Monroe Garrison on 6 Jul 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Marion (son of James L. Garrison and Landa Gussie Ritchie) was born in Jun 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Frank Burrow on 16 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Samuel Burrow and Nannie Turner) was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Monday, March 21, 1932
JAMES FAIR
Funeral services for James Fair, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fair, who died Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at his home, were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence by the Rev. Clarence Howington with interment in the Carter grave yard.
Young Fair was found badly burned near the Watauga river bridge Saturday by the driver of a bakery truck. He was picked up and taken to his home where his condition was reported serious. Yesterday he developed pneumonia fever resulting in his death.
Fair is said to have been in company with Ike Blevins and Doodle Burrow, fishing in the Watauga. They had a bon fire and it is believed that he either fell or was pushed in some unexplained way, into the blaze, his clothes and body being badly seared.
Survivors include the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fair; four sisters, Analine, Novell, Retia and Mrs. Mag Burrow; and one brother, Ben Fair.
Pallbearers included W. C. Forbes, Herman Lodge, Lynn Fair, Bill Lee, Lonnie Martin and Milton Estep.
Flower bearers: Eddie Roberson, Fabie McKinney, Blanch Howington, Emma Bowers, Etta Hoss and Orgie Winebarger.

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, April 4, 1940
BEN FAIR TAKEN BY DEATH AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS
Funeral services for Ben Fair, 35, who died at his home on First street Wednesday morning at 10:45, after a long illness, were held from the home this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. Elmer DeLoach and the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Burial was made in the Carter Cemetery.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Ben Fair; four children, Grady, Dana, Wayne and Carolyn Fair; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave L. Fair; four sisters, Mrs. Novella Walker, Mrs. Retta Heaton, Mrs. Mae Burr and Anna Lee Fair.
Pall bearers[sic] and flower bearers were selected from friends at the funeral.

Ben married Ida Nell Estep on 2 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of Crit Tipton Estep and Eliza Ellis) was born on 3 Aug 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jan 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Eva Allison about 1922. Eva was born about 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Agnes Blevins on 4 Jan 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Agnes (daughter of Thomas C. Blevins and Anna (Blevins)) was born on 10 Sep 1903 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 May 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Chassie Mae Harmon on 27 Aug 1932 in Greene County, , , Tennessee. Chassie was born on 5 Jul 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Nov 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Mrs. Pansy Fair Milhorn, 80, of Johnson City, died Saturday, April 21, 2007 in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Milhorn was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Norman "Nom" H. Fair and Etta Mae Roe Fair. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Johnson City. Survivors include her husband, Wylie F. Milhorn, of the home; a special niece, Jean Slemp, Elizabethton; several other nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service for Mrs. Pansy Fair Milhorn will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 23, 2007 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Pansy married Wylie Fitzhugh Milhorn on 6 Mar 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Wylie (son of Howard Robert Milhorn and Hattie Belle Stout) was born about 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Aug 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Hildred Pauline Nidiffer on 9 Dec 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hildred (daughter of Claud A. Nidiffer and Nellie B. Fair) was born about 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Apr 2001 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married Raymond Campbell on 20 Apr 1923 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Raymond was born about 1904 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 16 Aug 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married Stacey William Stout on 21 Dec 1930 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Stacey (son of Robert Hooker Stout and Alice M. Heatherly) was born on 28 Feb 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Oct 1995 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Hazel Estep Jackson, 97, passed away on July 8, 2013, at Christian Care Center, Johnson City.
Mrs. Jackson was born in Carden's Bluff, Hampton, TN. She was the daughter of James Wesley and Flossie White Estep. She lived in Johnson City for 42 years before moving to Kingsport, TN.
Mrs. Jackson retired from Beaunit Corporation, coning department, Elizabethton, TN, after 35 years of service.
She loved God, her church, family and hard work. She was a wonderful Christian mother and grandmother, through her many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness of others, she will be missed. She loved to quilt and cook, known for her fish fries and delicious cakes that she shared with others.
She was a member of Tri-Cities Gospel Assembly Church, now called Mercy Seat Church.
Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Sherman Jackson, in 1998; two sons, Harvey David Jackson Sr., Wane Ross Jackson Sr.; a granddaughter, Pamela Sue Jackson; four sisters, Dorris Estep, Madolin Ward, Ora White, Iva Holder; and two brothers, Stanley Estep and Carl Dean (Bill) Estep.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Hamilton, son-in-law, C. Dean Hamilton, daughters-in-law, Frances H. Jackson, Johnson City, and Ruby Jackson, Conway, Arkansas; sister Joyce Estep Deloach, Southampton, PA; a niece, Joyce Woodby and husband, CM Woodby; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; nine great, great grandchildren; and one great, great, great grandchild; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, Johnson City.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:30 PM in the Sunrise Chapel, followed by a committal service at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Mr. George Hall, Minister, will officiate. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Hazel married James Sherman Jackson about 1936. James (son of Alfred T. Jackson and Rose Lois Stout) was born on 24 May 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HAMPTON — Carl Dean "Bill" Estep, 85, 172 Oscar Johnson Road, Hampton, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late James Wesley and Flossie White Estep. He was a Civil Engineer with the State of Tennessee for over fifty years. He received an Outstanding Service Achievement Award that was presented by the Governor of the state of Tennessee.

Bill was a longtime member of the Union Baptist Church, where he had served as a Deacon for several years and had served in several different areas of the church. He gave many volunteer hours of his time and resources.

He loved horses, four wheeling and was an avid bicyclist. At age 71, he rode a bicycle across the state of Georgia to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Estep; three sisters: Majolen Ward, Ora White and Iva Holder; and five nephews: Burle Estep, Sammy Lee White, David Jackson, Ross Jackson and Greg Deloach.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Betty Hazelwood Estep; A son & daughter-in-law: Charles Michael and Gail Estep, Johnson City; A Daughter: Judy Estep Grindstaff, Hampton; One Granddaughter: Micah Boone, Elizabethton; Four Great Grandchildren: Mike Johnson, Christian Boone, Jagger Ritchie and Melia Ritchie; Two Sisters: Hazel Jackson, Johnson City, and Joyce Deloach, of Pennsylvania; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Strickland and Rev. Danny Bright officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Music will be provided by Amanda Strickland. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday, will be: Ray Harmon, Mark Berry, David Grindstaff, Fred Simerly, Mike Johnson, Cole Harmon, Chris Ritchie and Carl Lee Hazelwood. Honorary pallbearers will be: Michael Clawson, Rick Kilby, Gary Shingleton, Carroll Boone, A.B. Grindstaff, Lue Honeycutt and the Jerry Nave Sunday School Class of the Union Baptist Church.

Carl married Betty Louise Hazelwood about 1947. Betty (daughter of Edward Samuel Hazelwood and Nelle Gertrude Smith) was born about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arlene married Clyde Taylor Campbell on 1 Jun 1943 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Clyde (son of John James Campbell and Maude J. McNeil) was born on 8 Oct 1917 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 May 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clifford married Dorothy Jean Campbell on 23 Dec 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy (daughter of Dana H. Campbell and Margaret Brumett) was born on 19 May 1930; died on 28 Feb 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Evelyn Carden Lewis, 88, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 1, 2018.
A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Lovie and Emma Teague Carden.
Mrs. Lewis went to Washington, D.C. to work in the records department at the F.B.I. upon her graduation from Hampton High School. In Washington, is where she met and married her husband of 65 years, Sturgill Lewis, who preceded her in death on September 29, 2016. Evelyn and her husband were local business people for several years. She and her husband were long-time members of Gateway Baptist Church, Bristol, and later members of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers.
Those left to cherish her memory are her four children, Paula (Gary) Vance, Cathy (David) Grindstaff, Daniel (Gina) Lewis and Peter (Becky) Lewis. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Micah Lewis, Ashleigh Lewis, Jonathan Grindstaff, Chad Grindstaff, Jeremy McCann, Tyler McCann, Madison Lewis, Parker Lewis, Lori Feaster, Jacob Feaster and Kaya Feaster, and great-grandchildren, Andrew Grindstaff, Emery Grindstaff, Cora Grindstaff, Cameron McCann, Landon McCann, Addyson Lewis and Keegan Lewis. She is survived by two sisters, Lovie Belle Heffernan and Emily Payne, and one sister-in-law, Kathleen Glover.
Funeral services for Evelyn Carden Lewis will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with David Shorter officiating. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Micah Lewis, Jonathan Grindstaff, Chad Grindstaff, Jeremy McCann, Tyler McCann, Parker Lewis and Jacob Feaster. Honorary pallbearers are Ray Lewis Jr., Ronnie Carden, Randy Lewis, Dr. Keith Morley and Dr. Paul Brown. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff of Ivy Hall for the loving care that was given to Evelyn and to Sturgill Lewis during their time of illness. The family would also like to thank Caris Hospice for Mrs. Lewis's care these past few days.

Mary married Sturgill Lewis on 9 Dec 1950 in District of Columbia, , , . Sturgill (son of Roy Clinton Lewis and Clara Pierce) was born on 9 Jul 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Sep 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nelle married Edward Samuel Hazelwood on 17 Apr 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of George Frank Hazelwood and Celia A. Johnson) was born on 25 Aug 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Nov 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Daisy D. Estep, 83, 104 Laurel Street, Hampton, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, January 2, 2010, at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late William T. and Fannie Parker Estep. Mrs. Estep attended the Old Horseshoe School at Wilbur Lake and was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation after 44 years of service. She attended the Old Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Jack, Earl, Nat, Alfred and Ray Estep.


Survivors include her daughters, Maxine Lewis and husband Steve, Dimple Church, Tammy Bowers, Rachel Birchfield, Brenda Harvey and Sue Birchfield; a son, Billy Brock; an adopted daughter, Linda Mink; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, David "Cooley" Estep and wife June; a sister-in-law, Georgia Estep; her special friends, Markie Peters and Doris Bullock; and several nieces and nephews.


Funeral services for Mrs. Estep will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carl Grindstaff officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, in the Old Horseshoe Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be David Harvey, Paul Harvey, Steve Lewis and Todd Berry. The family would like to express a special "thank you" to Amedisys Hospice for all the care given to our mother.

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David “Coolie” Estep, 91, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born April 14, 1930, in Carter County, to the late William & Fannie Parker Estep. He was an electrician and was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, gardening and being with his church family. He was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Ollie June Campbell Estep and a son: David Estep, Jr.
Survivors include his daughters: Margaret Luttrell, Judy Estep and Sandra Perkins. Four Grandchildren: Jennifer (Chris) Carter, Norman Markland, Jr & wife Linda, Lisa Norris and Brandy Holder. Five Great Grandchildren: Cassie Graybeal, Russell Carter, Brianna Markland, Seth Carter and Malachi Higgenbotham. His Special Friends: Glen Nave and Jimmy Hopson. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, in Highland Cemetery with his Grandson Rev. Norman Markland, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family.

David married Ollie June Campbell on 30 Aug 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ollie (daughter of Harry Hunter Campbell and Florence Bowling) was born on 17 Aug 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Mar 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carl Edward Estep, 96, of Elizabethton, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, October 6, 2019, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchel and Nanny Carden Estep.
Mr. Estep served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European and South Pacific Theatres. He was retired as a Dental Technician at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was an active member of Roan Street Church of God where he served as clerk for over 50 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Eunice Isaacs Estep; one sister, Novella Treadway; and three brothers, Roy, SM and Floyd Estep.
Survivors include his children, Edward Dean (Sherry) Estep, Kingsport, Sue Tinker, Elizabethton, and Kathy (Ernest) Ensor, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Beth Estep (Jason) Lane, Mark Estep, Jamie Tinker (Brad) Carpenter, Renee Ensor and Jason (Lindsey) Ensor; and two great-grandchildren, David and Jacob Carpenter.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Bewley and Pastor Brien Sturgill officiating. Music will be provided by Gene Estep, Carol Roberts and Daren Shepard. The graveside service and interment will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 11, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:50 a.m. Friday, will be Brad Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter, Jason Ensor, Steve Pierce, Brandon Kent, Kevin Stout, Daren Shepard, Benny Whittemore and Eric Shepard.

Carl married Eunice Isaacs on 11 Aug 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eunice (daughter of Elias Frederick "Fred" Isaacs and Roxie Reece) was born about 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Mary Kate Reece on 3 Jun 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Mack Donald Reece and Myrtle Addie Reece) was born about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Samuel Mitchell "S.M." Estep Jr., 80, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchell Estep Sr. and Nannie Carden Estep. He was employed as a Draftsman at Magnavox for several years and retired as a Draftsman from Snap-On-Tool, Elizabethton. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. S.M. was an active member of the First Christian Church of Elizabethton.

His hobbies were gardening, woodworking and trains.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Humphrey Estep, April 2, 2003; by a sister: Novella Treadway; and three brothers: Infant Howard Dean Estep, Roy Estep and Floyd Estep.

Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Gene & Carolyn Estep, Elizabethton; A grandson: Craig Matthew Estep and his wife, Sylvia, Elizabethton; A Granddaughter: Cara Leanne Estep; Two Great Grandchildren: Sophia Brynn Estep and Camden Mitchell Estep; One Brother & Sister-In-Law: Carl & Eunice Estep, Elizabethton. His brothers and sisters-in-law: J.L. & Edna Collins, Mary & Ted Bryant, Ruth Baker, Martha & Bob Dorsey and Kenneth & Linda Humphrey; A special extended family member, Ruth Reynolds Poore.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Brent Nidiffer and Dr. Don Marshall officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2010, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Mr. Joel Crisp, Soloist, and Mr. Scott Reynolds, Organist. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday, will be: Steve Pierce, Brad Carpenter, Ed Rigney, Leonard February, Tim Broyles, Larry Collins and Steve Dunlap. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family, friends and neighbors and employees of Snap-On-Tool.

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Floyd C. Estep, 74, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchell Estep, Sr and Nannie Carden Estep. Floyd was a 1955 graduate of Elizabethton High School. He was a retired Design Engineer with Inland Container. He was a member of the Carter County Hunting and Fishing Club. He was a member of the Roan Street Church of God but attended Blue Springs Christian Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years Frances Stout Estep, a sister Novella Treadway and a brother, Roy Estep.

Survivors include Two Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Teresa & Michael Edwards, Lexington, South Carolina and Tammy & Steve Pierce, Elizabethton. Four Grandchildren: Christopher Edwards & Wife Kelly, Lexington, SC., Melanie Harmon and husband Rev. John Harmon, Lexington, SC, Daniel Burchett, Knoxville, and Stephanie Pierce, Elizabethton. A Great Granddaughter: Caroline Grace Edwards, Lexington, SC, a Great Grandson Michael Norris Harmon, Lexington, SC. Two Brothers: Carl Estep and S.M. Estep, Jr. both of Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews and his very special dog, Zorro.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Richard Thomason officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. John Harmon officiating. Music will be provided by Gene Estep, Organist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday will be: Joe Oliver, Richard Caldwell, Rick Melton, Rusty Melton, Glen Estep, Bill Mosley, Bill Hamilton and Norman Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Terry Miller, Bill Turner, Bill Polly, Wayne Estep, Dean Estep,and the Elizabethton High School Class of 1955.

Floyd married Frances Stout about 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frances was born about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estelee married Lloyd I. Carden on 15 Aug 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lloyd (son of Charles Carden and Sarah Margaret "Maggie" Nave) was born on 3 Mar 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Nov 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Earnest "Ernie" Fortner, 80, Siam Community of Elizabethton passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 in the Four Oaks Health Care Center of Jonesborough.

He was a son of the late Rhudy and Mamie Estep Fortner. Mr. Fortner was a farmer and a member of the Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, western movies and all of his friends from John Reed Nursing Home and Four Oaks Health Care Center. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Glenda Hall and Irene Shirley; five brothers, David Fortner, Larry Fortner, Jimmy Fortner, Lloyd Fortner and James W. Fortner.

Survivors include a sister, Fannie Mae Fortner Henshaw Gosnell of Jonesborough; a brother, Bruce Fortner of Lincoln, Nebraska; two special sisters-in-law, Trula B. Fortner, Elizabethton and Alazine Fortner, Scherltz, Texas; also several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in the Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilbur Dam Road, Elizabethton with Rev. Gene Deaton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 until 2:00 PM. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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JOHNSON CITY - Glenda Rhea Fortner DeVault Hall, 70, of Johnson City, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Glenda was a native of the Siam Community in Elizabethton. She was a daughter of the late Rhudy A. and Mamie Estep Fortner. She was a lifelong member of Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church. Glenda was loved by all who met her. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, proving you don't have to be blood to be family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Hall; son, James Paul DeVault; sister, Irene Shurling; and brothers, David, Larry, Worley, Lloyd, and Jimmy Fortner. Survivors include: five children, Linda Gail Carrera, Teresa Rhea Davis (Steven), Justin Eugene DeVault, Kathy Lee (Don), Joy Thacker, and JD Loveland; 11 grandchildren, Amanda Marie Carrera, Matthew Eugene Carrera, Dakoda Carrera, Michael Bales (Katie), Kristen N. Bales, Amber Ruth DeVault, James Patrick, James Connor DeVault, Brandon Britt, Jacqueline Quillen (Nick), and Russ Thacker; 14 great grandchildren, Mamie Marie, Jacoby Kyle, Jonathon Thomas, Mary Katherine, Nakoda Nevaeh, Waylon James, Logan, Evan, Kayla, Katie, Natalie, Vivian, Maggie, and Lisa; two brothers, Bruce and Earnest Fortner; one sister, Fannie Mae Gosnell; special sister-in-law, Trula Bell Fortner; cherished lifelong friend, Charlene Elliott; and several nieces and nephews. The family of Glenda Hall will receive friends from 4 pm to 6 pm Thursday, April 21, 2016 in the Morris-Baker Dogwood Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 6 pm Thursday. A committal is scheduled for 1:30 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Manda Jane Hoss, 97, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019, from Signature Health and Rehab Center. Manda was born February 16, 1922 in Carter County to the late Dana E. and Anna Nidiffer Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Tom R. Hoss; two brothers, Roby Oliver and infant brother, Earl Oliver; four sisters, Edith Oliver, Gladys Oliver, Pauline Garrison and Utah Hyder; and a great-nephew, Kerry Richardson.
Manda retired from North American Rayon after 41 years of service. She was a member of Nidiffer Chapel Church.
Those left to cherish her memories include her nephews, Jerry Hyder and Keith Oliver; her nieces, Judy Richardson (who was also her caregiver) and Debbie Sneed; and her great-nephews, Jason, Justin and Jarrod Hyder, Terry and Jeremy Sneed and Ryan and Cody Oliver.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Manda Jane Hoss will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the Bowers Cemetery on Joe Hardin Road, Elizabethton, with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her church family. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Saturday.

Mandy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pauline Oliver Garrison, 86, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Dana E. and Anna Nidiffer Oliver. She was a Cook at Ivy Hall Nursing Home for several years. Mrs. Garrison was a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church.
She was an avid Atlanta Braves and Lady Vols fan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cale Garrison, in 2006; by two sisters: Utah Hyder and Edith Oliver and a brother: Roby Oliver.
Survivors include her Care Giver and Great Nephew: Jason Hyder and his wife, Melissa, Hampton; her Nephews: Jerry Hyder and wife, Barbara, Elizabethton; Two Nieces: Judy Richardson and husband, Roger, Elizabethton, and Debbie Sneed and husband, Ron, Kingsport; Her Great Nephew: Justin Hyder, Jarrod Hyder, Jeremy Sneed and Terry Sneed; Two Sisters: Jane Hoss and Gladys Oliver, both of Elizabethton; Her special Care Giver: Janet Hyder.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. David Siebenaler, Minister, officiating.
Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, will be: Justin Hyder, Jason Hyder, Jarrod Hyder, Jerry Hyder, Jeremy Sneed and Terry Sneed. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family.

Pauline married Oscar Caleb Garrison about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Oscar (son of William Clingman Garrison and Bessie L. Headrick) was born on 10 Apr 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 May 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harlan Logan Hopson. Harlan was born on 2 Jan 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Charles Bernice Leonard about 1938. Charles was born on 31 May 1919 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 20 May 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dorothy Lee Burrow, 90, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
Dorothy was the daughter of the late Frank and Lillie Mae Burrow. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Edwin Burrow, and her sister, Vivian Hopson.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Bernice Burrow, and several nieces and nephews.
Dorothy loved country music, people and animals. She was always content in every situation she was in. She was always ready for a laugh, seeing humor in the smallest of matters. She just desired that her memory be cherished.
Dorothy's last years were at Signature Health Care in Elizabethton and the family would like to "thank them" for all the love and care they gave to Dorothy along with the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

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ELIZABETHTON - Grady Ben Fair, 89, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Ben & Ida Nell Estep Fair. Grady proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was retired from the Dairy Business having owned and operated Farm Best Dairy for several years. He was an active member of East River Park Christian Church where he was a greeter and he was the candy man for the children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Norma Lowe Fair, two brothers: Dana & Wayne Fair and one sister: Carolyn Runnion.

He is survived by his second wife: Lavelle "Bo" Hopson Fair; Son Steve & Ruth Ann Fair (Ben, Tim & Sarah), Daughter: Susan & Kenton Farr (Kelly, Nick), Son: David (Hunter & Chase). Two Step-sons: Danny Gourley, Rutledge, Tenn. and Richard Gourley, of Florida. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. John H. Smith, and Nick Farr Ministers officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Steve, Ben & Tim Fair officiating. Music will be provided by Kenneth Hartley and Mary Smith. Active Pallbearers will be: Nick Farr, Ben Fair, Tim Fair, Hunter Fair, Chase Fair, Steven Daugherty, and Reid Bishop. Honorary Pallbearers will be member of East River Park Men's Sunday School Class, Milt Fair, Brandon Gourley and Shane Gourley. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at his residence.

Grady married Lavelle Hopson about 1990. Lavelle (daughter of Walter E. Hopson and Amanda Elsie Pleasant) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Sep 2018 in Grainger County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Edna Louise Fair Johnson, 82, Elizabethton, passed away Monday March 13, 2017 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James Slagle & Hildred Pauline Nidiffer Fair. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Byrl Johnson who passed away, September 12, 1995, by a sister: Emma Lou Houk and two brothers: Edward Eugene Fair and Perry Fair. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include four children: Judy M. Campbell & husband David, Ted D. Johnson & wife Gail, Mildred L. Loveless & husband Bobby and Joe D. Johnson & wife Lois. Four Grandchildren: Robert Campbell & wife Jarilyn, Misty A. Branch & husband Joshua, Amy E. Huskins & Husband Brent and Crystal G. Durbin & husband Randy. Nine Great Grandchildren. Two Sisters: Martha Cox & husband Paul and Janice Stout & husband Earl, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces & nephews.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in the Highland Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Tommy Collins officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be: Kenny, Kenneth and Robert Campbell, Josh Branch, Paul Cox, Jr., Randy Durbin and Brent Huskins.

Edna married Arthur B. Johnson about 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Arthur was born on 10 Mar 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Sep 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Martha Lou Fair Cox, 84, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late J.S. & Hildred Nidiffer Fair. She was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a homemaker. She loved working in her flowers, gardening and taking care of kids. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church. She served as a Denmother for the Cub Scouts for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Eugene “Bo” Fair, and Perry Fair and two sisters: Edna Johnson and Emma Lou Houck.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years: Paul Cox. Two Sons: Paul Cox, Jr & wife Lucy and Robert L. Cox and companion Wanda Stines all of Elizabethton. Three Grandchildren, Five Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Granddaughter. A Sister: Janice Stout and a sister-in-law: Ruby Woods. Several nieces & nephews.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday will be: Paul Cox, Jr., Robert L. Cox, Hunter John Williams, Jamie Lee Reece, Steven Holtsclaw and Eddie Houck. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the staff of ER, 2nd Floor and ICU of Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

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Jackie Richard "Little Fudd" Campbell, age 71 passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2022 at his home in Johnson City. Jackie was born in Elizabethton and was the son of the late Arlene and Clyde "Fudd" Campbell.

Jackie was a man of God and served as a leader in The Church as long as he was able. His passions beyond Christ and family were cars and hunting. When able, he spent most Saturdays at the Elizabethton car show...if it wasn't deer season. He always had time for friends and stories, both of which, he had many. His illness was long suffering, but we take peace in knowing he sits with the Lord today.

Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Bonita "Bo" Campbell; stepchildren, Dawn Zeoli of Johnson City and Michael Blevins of Sevierville. Two granddaughters, Courtney and Ashley Blevins and one great-grandson, Collin Hoilman. He had one daughter, Jacqueline Campbell of Elizabethton. He leaves behind three siblings, Marsha Lowe of Johnson City, Phillip Campbell of Elizabethton, and Cindy Weaver of Elizabethton. He had several nieces, nephews, and friends. Bo wishes to give a special thanks to nephew, Gary Ledford of Nashville, and sister, Marsha Lowe of Johnson City. Another special thanks to his brother and sister in Christ, Bob and Jackie Wingler of Johnson City, for all they did in his last days.

The family cannot emotionally handle a traditional receiving of friends but invites everyone to attend the graveside service. Pastor Dean Presnell of Elizabethton will officiate the graveside service for Jackie on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Monte Vista Memorial Park, in the Garden of the Gospels.

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Michael Calvin Carden, 71, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Signature Health Care of Elizabethton following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Crawford and Sessie Carden.
Mr. Carden was a millwright welder and was owner of Mike's Produce for 10 years. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Mikes hobbies were fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his children, Tina (Eddie) Williams and Lisa (Wendell) Fulton, all of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Whitney (Ryan) Williams Birchfield, Allison (Adam) Timbs, Wesley Garland and Lucus Garland; a great-grandchild, Emersyn Birchfield; a sister, Nancy Burwick; and his special friend, Sharon Barnes.
Graveside services for Michael Calvin Carden will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Doug Hinshaw officiating. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be Ryan Birchfield, Adam Timbs, Wesley Garland, Lucus Garland, Wendell Fulton and Eddie Williams. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the CNAs, nurses and staff of Signature Health for their loving care.

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JOHNSON CITY - Teresa Jill Carden Woodring, 63, Johnson City passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Clifford & Dorothy Campbell Carden. She was a graduate of Hampton High School. Teresa was a loving wife of 37 years. She was a lover of animals.

Survivors include her husband: Dennis Woodring. A Brother: Ronnie Carden, Elizabethton. Two Sisters: Becky (Terry) Brumitt and Karen Heaton all of Hampton. Her Brother-In-Law: Barry "Butch" Woodring of Florida. Several nieces & nephews.

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This was the day, February 27th, 2018, that the Lord had made to take Steven Douglas Whitehead home to be with his family in Heaven.

Steve went to bed on Monday night, February 26th and died peacefully during the night.

Steven was born on May 31st, 1960, to Ollie Carden Whitehead and Clarence Walter Whitehead of Carter County. They were waiting at the River Jordan for him as was his brother Clarence Walter Whitehead, Jr. and his sister, Wanda Yvonne (Bonnie) Whitehead Ritchie Gentry. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Garfield and Ethel (Lacey) Whitehead and his maternal grandparents Laney James Carden and Alice (Teague) Carden. Many other uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends were there to receive him.

He is survived by a sister Glenda Gail Whitehead McCracken formerly of Hampton, TN currently residing in Orfordville, WI; a brother-in law Leslie Lewis McCracken; niece Christina McCracken, Orfordville, WI; nephews John Joseph McCracken (Katie Jacoby) Madison, WI; Andrew Daniel Whitehead (Shanda Campbell); great-niece Kaila Zevon Whitehead of Johnson City, TN; a guardian nephew Jeffery Rutter, Oshkosh, WI; brother-in law Michael Charles Gentry of Siam as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Steven was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church. A graduate of Hampton High and ETSU, he was a professional cook all of his life, beginning his career at Gus's Greek Restaurant, Corpus Christi TX and working at CornerStone (Appalachian Christian Village) when he passed. He will be missed by many co-workers and friends.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday March 3 th 2018. A service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Michael Rich, Nathan Rankin, Arthur Kennedy, Danny Holden, Melvin Bentley and other family members and friends. Songs will be some of his favorite hymns and service by immediate family.

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HAMPTON - Betty Louise Hazelwood Estep, 88, Hampton, passed away Monday December 24, 2018 at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Edward S. & Nelle Smith Hazelwood.

She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Dean "Bill" Estep, September 13, 2011, a brother: Carl Hazelwood and two sisters: Fern Simerly and Demple Nave.

Survivors include her children: Judy Allred (Glen), Elizabethton and Mike Estep (Gail), Johnson City. One Granddaughter: Micah Boone. Four Great Grandchildren: Mike Johnson, Jagger Ritchie, Christian Boone and Melia Ritchie. Two Sisters: Cordia "Tootsie" Berry and Polly Grindstaff. Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wesley Duncan and Rev. Chris Hughes officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2018 in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Music will be by Carl Lee Hazelwood. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Friday will be: Mike Johnson, Christian Boone, Fred Simerly, Mark Berry, Brent Grindstaff and Lester "Speck" Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ray Harmon, Gary Shingleton, Billy Berry, Adam Berry, Kenneth Rainbolt, Sam Grindstaff, and David Grindstaff.

Betty married Carl Dean Estep about 1947. Carl (son of James Wesley Estep and Flossie R. White) was born about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Sep 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Linda Sue Estep Ayers, 74, Elizabethton passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late William Earl & Bonnie Hodge Estep. Linda was a 1959 graduate of Unaka High School and attended Milligan College. She was retired from the First Tennessee Human Resource Agency. She was a member of the Hunter United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her children: Robin Ayers & friend, Kenny Pack, Greeneville, Beth Hughes & husband Mike, Limestone and William "Bill" Ayers and wife Penny, Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Gary Joe Malone and wife Krystal, Cody Ayers and wife Emily and Austin Ayers; two great grandchildren, Kane Malone and Jaxon Ayers; brother, Larry J. Estep, Blountville; one niece; several cousins & friends; a special friend, Robert Johnson.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Estel Williams officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the Grindstaff-Combs Cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday will be: Gary Joe Malone, Cody Ayers, Austin Ayers, Mark Bradwell, Kenny Pack, Mike Hughes and William Wiggins.

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ELIZABETHTON – Margaret Ann Carden Campbell, age 75, of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born to the late Lloyd and Estalee Carden on September 22, 1946. Margaret was the eldest of four children. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Margaret treated every child that came into her life as one of her own. She loved having a house full of kids. Margaret always said when the kids were there, she knew they were safe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Carden, Jr. and daughter, Carrie Ann Campbell. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 54 years, Charles Campbell, of the home; four children, David Campbell and wife Angel, Daniel Campbell, Kelly Roberts and husband Anthony and Douglas Campbell; four grandchildren, Cale Ensor, Clayton Campbell, Jackson Campbell and Jonah Roberts; sister, Mary Pierce and husband Ronnie; brother, Kenneth Carden and wife Patti; four nieces, Jodi Tower and husband Clinton, Ashley Rader and husband Brian, Amiee Slemp and husband Jason and Nancy Carden; nephew, Craig Pierce and wife Marina; three great-nephews, Patrick Tower, Matthew Tower and Joseph Pierce.
The family of Margaret Ann Carden Campbell will receive friends between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Riverview Baptist Church, 1419 Broad St, Elizabethton, TN 37643. The family requests those who will be attending please dress casually.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the nurses of the ICU at Johnson City Medical Center. Your loving care of Margaret Ann Carden Campbell will never be forgotten, and to the staff of Carter County Rescue Squad for all your wonderful care of her over the past few years. Also, a special thank you to Rosella Scalf and Dustin Jennings from Amedisys Hospice for all their loving care and support.

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JOHNSON CITY - Ted Johnson, 64, of Johnson City, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Ted has worked at Snap-On Tools in Elizabethton for the last 16 years. Ted enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his grandsons and fishing. He often said that his most favorite thing on Earth was to take his grandsons fishing. Ted was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and most of all a friend to so many. Ted touched so many hearts because he was the definition of love. Ted showed love to everyone because he knew that Jesus first loved him, and it overflowed from his life to others.

Ted was a member of The Strong Tower Church in Bristol, TN. He taught adult Sunday School class on Sunday morning and helped with many of the churches outreach projects. Ted also did a podcast that you can find on any outlet called “Sower of Seeds”.

Ted was the son of late A.B. and Edna Johnson.

Survivors include his wife of forty-six years, Gail Johnson.; one daughter, Crystal Durbin and her husband Randy; two grandsons, Greyson and Aiden Durbin; two sisters, Judy Campbell and Mildred Loveless and her husband Bobby Loveless; one brother, Joe Johnson and his wife Lois Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

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HAMPTON - Ray Anthony Harmon, 62, Hampton passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of Cordia Ellen Hazelwood Harmon Berry and the late Bobby Ray Harmon & the late Billy Jack Berry. Ray was a graduate of Hampton High School. He was a former Butcher at Browns Supermarket, former owner of Cole’s Tackle Box and a Machine Operator at Colorworks. Ray was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and marksmanship. He also loved spending time with friends on Dennis Cove Mountain. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. In addition to his Father & Stepfather, he was preceded in death by a sister: Bobbi Harmon.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife of 36 years: Rebecca Shingleton Harmon. Two Children: Cole Harmon and Caley Harmon. His Brother: Mark Berry & wife Terri, several nieces and nephews, two great nephews and his special “Hey Babe” Taylor.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Bunton Cemetery, Buntontown Road, Butler. Active Pallbearers will be: Billy Berry, Adam Berry, Joshua Pierce, Jamie Erickson, Gator Bowling, Brandon Stout, Nick Montgomery and Shane Simerly. Honorary Pallbearers will be: John Simerly, Ike Fortner, Fred Simerly, Ron Whitehead, Carl Lee Hazelwood, Bob Phillips and the rest of his Mountain and Bass Club Friends.