Nicholas Isaac III Grindstaff

Nicholas married Martha "Patsy" Wagner on 18 Mar 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born about 1812 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Lucrissa E. Reece about 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucrissa (daughter of Isaac Reece and Mrs Isaac Reece) was born on 28 Jan 1835 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 19 Jul 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 23 Jul 1915 in Grindstaff Cemetary, Near Doe Creek, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Mary Catharine "Polly" Robinson on 13 Nov 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Daniel G. Robinson and Catherine Stout) was born on 16 Jun 1839 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susanna married Thomas J. Stout about 1857 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of David R. Stout and Celinia Messamore) was born on 24 Aug 1837 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Mar 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wilburn and Nancy Robinson Grindstaff lived at Rock Springs in Johnson County.
His will dated Sep 6,1924 (Jerry Ann Stout)

Wilburn married Nancy Robinson about 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Daniel G. Robinson and Catherine Stout) was born on 1 May 1846 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 May 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Grindstaff Cemetery, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Elizabeth Smith about 1870 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Elizabeth was born about 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Saraphine Stout on 16 Oct 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Saraphine (daughter of George Peter Stout, II and Nancy A. Courtner) was born on 21 Jan 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 May 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Edward Elbert Moreland on 13 Dec 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of John Moreland and Eliazbeth C. Stout) was born on 23 Jul 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Moreland-Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zebedia married Sophronia Walsh about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sophronia was born on 21 Jan 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zebedia married Lula Lenis Blackburn on 22 Jun 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lula (daughter of Wiley P. Blackburn and Lindel L. Fletcher) was born on 14 Nov 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Combs Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Laura E. Proffitt about 1894 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Laura (daughter of David Proffit and Elizabeth H. Crosswhite) was born about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1975 in Hillview Nursing Home, , Johnson County, Tennessee; was buried on 3 Jan 1975 in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Johnson County News," Thursday, November 8, 1945
JAMES FRANKLIN GRINDSTAFF
James Franklin Grindstaff, 72, died at his home at Doeville, route 1, at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, following a lingering illness. He was a member and superintendent of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Bessie Wilson Grindstaff; three sons, Cephas, Wheeler and Doss Grindstaff, all of Doeville; two brothers, George of Elizabethton and Zeb Grindstaff of Hunter; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Walsh of Elk Mills, Mrs. Martha Walsh of Stoney Creek and Mrs. Amanda Walsh of Dalles, Ore.; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today from Rock Springs Church at Doeville, with Rev. J. J. Richardson in charge. Interment in the Grindstaff Cemetery.

James married Bessie Wilson about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born on 6 Sep 1879 in Butler, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died about 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married George W. Walsh about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Isaac Riley Walsh and Sarah Catharine Laws) was born on 5 Jun 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Feb 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married David Moses Walsh about 1902 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . David (son of James Hamilton Walsh and Martha Ellen Church) was born about 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1958 in Wasco County, , , Oregon; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, , Wasco County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mary Jane Stout about 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Lawson E. Stout and Clarenda Jane Arnold) was born in Aug 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Della May Taylor on 21 Jun 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Della (daughter of William Taylor and Elizabeth Rutledge) was born about 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Fina Hodge about 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Littleton "Lit" Hodge and Cassandra A. Laws) was born about 1857 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Nov 1943 in , Polk County, Oregon, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Winnie L. Shupe about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Winnie (daughter of John H. Shupe and Francis E. Shoun) was born about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Calidonia "Callie" Olivene Rambo about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Calidonia (daughter of James Tipton Rambo and Elvia Olivene "Ollie" Shoun) was born on 3 Aug 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Nov 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Ann Wagner on 19 Jan 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Joseph J. Wagner and Mary E. Vaught) was born on 28 Feb 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Susan Boyd about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born on 12 Aug 1872 in Floyd County, , , Virginia; died on 26 Nov 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Thomas J Stout Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Georgia Nell Stout on 4 Jul 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Georgia was born on 17 Dec 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jun 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Roberts Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Isaac S. Grindstaff about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of Wilburn General Grant Grindstaff and Nancy Robinson) was born on 29 Oct 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Mar 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blackburn Cemetery, Rock Springs, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nicholas Decator Grindstaff was born in The Rock Springs Community
of Johnson County, and Hannah was born in the Siam Community of Carter
County. After marrying Hannah, He and She farmed in Valley Forge on
property given to Hannah by her father. Nick and Hannah were members of
The Doe River Baptist Church. Nick was a member of The Odd Fellows
Lodge. After Nick's death in 1935, Hannah lived in Valley Forge with
her daughter, Mary Alice, who took care of her until her death in 1948.
Mary Alice Grindstaff had married Roy Mineyard Snyder and they had
eleven children: Jason Worley, Watson, Maywood, Hazel, Dudley, Wanda,
Benjamin, Floyd, Roy Jr., Myrtle, and John David Grindstaff. (Albert
Grindstaff)

Nicholas married Hannah Alpha Grindstaff on 24 Jul 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of George Washington Grindstaff and Hannah M. Nave) was born on 9 Jan 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Mary Elizabeth Wilson about 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born in Sep 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Sep 1922. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Initially buried in the Cable Cemetery in Johnson County, Tennessee.

Isaac married Martha Lorana Stout about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Thomas J. Stout and Susanna Grindstaff) was born on 14 Aug 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary appeared in the Friday, August 16, 1957 Elizabethton Star

Mrs. Sarah Catherine Stout Trivett, 84, of Butler, Route 3, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lee Gentry, Thursday at 7:15 a.m. after an illness of several months. She was a member of the Willow Dale Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Clarence Stoute of Garden Grove, California, Emmett Stout, of Fossil, Oregon; three daughters, Mrs. Hanna Grindstaff, Butler, Mrs. Lee Gentry, Butler, Mrs. Millison Stout of Mountain City; three brothers; Jessie Grindstaff, Johnson City; Gusta and Dudley Grindstaff, both of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Tishia Wagner of Elizabethton; ten
grandchildren and fourteen great grand-children and many nieces and nephews.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services for
Sarah Katherine Stout Trivett will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Cobbs Creek Baptist church. Officiating will be Rev. J.J. Richardson and Rev.
W.W. Ward. Burial will be made in the Grindstaff Cemetery. Pallbearers are:
Dudley Wagner, Curtis Grindstaff, Little Dudley Grindstaff, Hickory
Grindstaff, Bob Grindstaff, Tom Lawrence. Flower bearers will be selected
from friends and neighbors. The body will remain in the chapel of Lewis
Gentry Funeral Home until 12 noon Friday at which time it will be removed to
the church. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sarah married Joseph L. Stout about 1890. Joseph (son of John K. Stout and Orpha Catherine Ward) was born on 16 Dec 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Mr. Trivette after 1928. Mr. was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Rev. George Washington Trivette in 1929. George (son of John E. Trivette and Mary Presnell) was born on 15 Jan 1860 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 Jul 1943 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Howell Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Mary Elizabeth Arnold on 6 Apr 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Arnold and Rachel E. Morefield) was born in Nov 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tisha married Daniel B. Wagner on 6 Jun 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Elbert D. Wagner on 19 Jun 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Daniel Boone Wagner and Alice O. Smith) was born on 7 Dec 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jul 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wagner Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Emily Loretta "Emma" Stout on 1 Nov 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Emily (daughter of Lawson E. Stout and Clarenda Jane Arnold) was born on 10 May 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Winnie M. P. McQueen on 8 Jan 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Winnie (daughter of Landon Lafayette McQueen and Catherine Melissa Bradley) was born in Sep 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married William R. Taylor on 21 Aug 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William T. Taylor and Elizabeth Culbert) was born on 16 Aug 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jul 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Bertha Lipps on 20 Sep 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of Daniel Webster Lipps and Callie Arnold) was born on 5 Jun 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Apr 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 2 May 1984 in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, April 18, 1939
GENERAL MORELAND
General Moreland, 50, died at the home of his brother, Ex-sheriff, J. M. Moreland, at Carter Monday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at the home of J. M. Moreland Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. C. Y. Elkins and the Rev. Arthur Roberts officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Moreland; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Taylor and Mrs. Zella Taylor; one brother, J. M. Moreland, all of Carter. Mr. Moreland was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Knoxville, Tenn.
Pallbearers will be: W. W. Worley, Otis Jackson, John Wilson, John Crumley, Henry Rosenmund, Mr. Wesley Steele.
Honorary pallbearers: Sherman Grindstaff, Lloyd Perry, James B. Deal, Charles Morgan, Earnest Buckles, Dennis Brewer, Nave McQueen, Omer Buckles, Mack Boring, S. C. Davis, Hickery Grindstaff, Dewey Fletcher, James Elliott, Charles Hardin, Paul White, Hugh Moreland, Cruise Holder, A. B. Williams, James Frank Edens, Bill Cole, R. A. Allison.
Flower bearers: Mrs. W. W. Worley, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. John Crumley, Mrs. Henry Rosenmund, Mrs. Stacy Peters, Mrs. Paul White, Mrs. Cruise Holder, Mrs. Burl Holder, Mrs. Omar Buckles, and Mrs. Clyde Smith.

General married Ruth (Moreland) about 1905. Ruth was born about 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Everett Bowers on 7 Dec 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Everett (son of Unknown Gentleman and Nancy Ann Lewis) was born on 28 Dec 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married David Kitzmiller "Kitz" Carriger about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of David Nave Carriger and Myra Jane Treadway) was born in Feb 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MEMBERSHIP: Doe River Baptist Church

Estella married Roscoe Conklin DeLoach on 5 Dec 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roscoe (son of William Valentine DeLoach and Easter Elizabeth Grindstaff) was born on 31 May 1893 in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died on 27 Jan 1990 in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee; was buried about 30 Jan 1990 in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tombstone read "Gone but not forgotten"

Hugh married Hazel Caudill on 5 Mar 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hazel (daughter of Samuel Jackson Caudill and Amanda Ellen "Manda" Welsh) was born about 1906 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was in photo taken in 1965 with me and Laura Proffit Grindstaff.

Family/Spouse: Unknown White. Unknown was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Joyce Elaine Simcox about 1936 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Joyce (daughter of Stanley Millard Simcox and Cleo Eletha Mills) was born on 21 Jan 1916 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Aug 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tyler married Ruby Greer about 1922. Ruby (daughter of Elijah Greer and Nancy Jackson) was born on 18 Jun 1904 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 28 Jul 1926; was buried in Zionville Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Maude O. Pleasant about 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Maude (daughter of Garfield Abraham Pleasant and Eliza J. Morley) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wheeler married Grace Church about 1923 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Grace (daughter of John Linville "Jack" Church and Sara Fine "Sally" DeLoach) was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LIPFORD, Vada Pearl
"Elizabethton Star," Monday, April 24, 1950
MRS. VADA PEARL LIPFORD
Mrs. Vada Pearl Lipford, 50, of Carderview, Tennessee, died in Duke Hospital, Durham, N.C., this morning.
She is survived by her husband, Rupert Earl Lipford; one daughter, Mrs. Jim Williams of Route 5, Elizabethton; one son, Glenn Lipford of Carderview; two sisters, Cecil Walsh of Elizabethton and Mrs. Will Lewis of Hampton; two brothers, Bert Walsh of Charleston, S.C., and Obbie Walsh of Elizabethton, and her father, George Walsh.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
A Funeral car from Tetrick Funeral Home left today at 7 a.m. for Durham to bring the body to Elizabethton.

LIPFORD, Vada Pearl
"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, April 25, 1950
MRS. VADA PEARL LIPFORD
Funeral services for Mrs. Vada Pearl Lipford, 50, of Carderview, who died in Duke Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, Monday morning, will be conducted at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, of which she was a member, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. M. H. Carder officiating, assisted by the Rev. C. L. Nelson. Burial will be in the Butler Memorial Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be members of the Roan Creek Masonic Lodge number 679.
Flower bearers will be members of her Sunday School class of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Rupert Earl Lipford; one daughter, Mrs. Jim Williams of Route 5, Elizabethton; one son, Glenn Lipford of Carderview; two sisters, Cecil Walsh of Elizabethton and Mrs. Will Lewis of Hampton; two brothers, Bert Walsh of Charleston, S.C., and Obbie Walsh of Elizabethton, and her father, George Walsh.
The body will be taken to her home today at 4:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

Pearl married Rupert Earl Lipford on 1 Mar 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rupert (son of Anthony Abraham Lincoln Lipford and Mary Ellen Campbell) was born on 16 Oct 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Dec 1984 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Ada Proffit about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ada (daughter of David Proffit and Elizabeth H. Crosswhite) was born on 9 Jan 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 1990 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 16 Mar 1990 in Rock Springs Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Charlotte "Lottie" (Grindstaff) about 1910 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Charlotte was born about 1893 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Rosie Orleana Gilbert on 12 Jan 1923 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Rosie was born on 23 Feb 1900 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 Apr 1990 in , Cowlitz County, Washington, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Eva Brown Bowers on 17 May 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eva (daughter of Alfred B. Bowers and Bertha Abigail Morrell) was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Amanda Violet Rushlow. Amanda (daughter of Joseph Rushlow and Matilda (Rushlow)) was born about 1870 in Wayne County, , , Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unknown GEDCOM info: Stroke

Mary married Martin Jackson on 12 Apr 1904 in Wasco County, , , Oregon. Martin was born about 1882 in Wisconsin, , , ; died about 1952 in Wasco County, , , Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Hazel Long about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hazel was born about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cleo married Dana Bowman about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dana (son of Robert Lafayette Bowman and Carrie L. Moreland) was born on 12 Nov 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Lee Simcox. Mary (daughter of Stanley Millard Simcox and Cleo Eletha Mills) was born on 20 Dec 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Dec 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Mabel Calhoun on 7 Apr 1923 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Mabel (daughter of David A Calhoun and Lottie Riddell) was born about 1907 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died about 2011 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park, , Monroe County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Leatie M. Stout on 9 Sep 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Leatie (daughter of James K. Stout and Dora Naomi (Stout)) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Danfor married George Dewey Matherly on 22 Dec 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of John W. Matherly and Lillie I. Wagner) was born on 15 Apr 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jan 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout-Matherly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Danfor married Charles James Osborne on 31 Aug 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Isaac Osborne and Eliza J. (Osborne)) was born on 3 Dec 1882 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 May 1963 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stophel Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ester married George F. Keller about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Roy Mineyard Snyder on 25 Jul 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of Jacob Watson Snyder and Martha Evaline Hawkins) was born on 4 Sep 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Mar 1990 in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee; was buried on 7 Mar 1990 in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilburn married Myrtle Chambers about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of David Maxwell Chambers and Martha E. Ellis) was born on 8 Jan 1912; died on 10 Oct 1974 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Frank Hyder about 1925. Frank was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married James Mifflin Nave about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hilly married Sarah Fina Stout on 1 Sep 1917. Sarah (daughter of David R. Stout, II and Mary Jane Greenwell) was born in Dec 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stanley married Lina White on 4 Jul 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lina was born on 6 Dec 1901 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Apr 1980 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Barney A. Lunceford about 1827 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barney (son of Noah M. Lunceford and Catharine M. (Lunsford)) was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leola Pearl Rash. Leola was born on 25 Dec 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Jul 1988 in , Columbia County, Florida, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Roby Lawson Grindstaff on 4 Aug 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roby (son of George W. Grindstaff and Emily Loretta "Emma" Stout) was born in Nov 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jun 1952 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gusta married James Maynard Gentry on 7 Sep 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William L. Gentry and Cora Elizabeth Berry) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millison married Allen Stout on 31 Jul 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Allen (son of Joseph L. Stout and Nancy C. Grindstaff) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nannie married James Lawton Arnold on 20 Dec 1922 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. James (son of General Grant Arnold and Cora I. Davis) was born on 26 Nov 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Epsie Presnell on 1 Sep 1935. Epsie was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pearl married Robert Green Perkins, Sr. on 8 Aug 1920. Robert was born on 3 Oct 1897; died on 22 May 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Frank Jewett on 15 Jul 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Almos married Lillie M. Shull on 18 Jun 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of Nathaniel Canada Shull and Laura C. (Shull)) was born about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Hannah Alice Stout on 4 Aug 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of Joseph L. Stout and Sarah Catherine Grindstaff) was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Sep 1963 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lucinda E. Stout on 11 Sep 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lucinda (daughter of John Mason Stout and Mary E. Lowe) was born on 6 Jun 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jul 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Geneva Norris, 94, of Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013, after a brief illness. A native of Butler, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Millard and Winne McQueen Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Claude Norris; two sisters, Margery McPeake and Dorothy Livingston; and a brother, Coolidge L. Grindstaff.
Mrs. Norris was an active member of First Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Watauga Academy and Tennessee State Teachers College. For twenty-seven years, she taught students at Eastside Elementary in the Elizabethton City School System. She is survived by four children: Sharon Mooney and husband Neil of Bristol, TN; Lynn Norris and wife Jatana of North, SC; Beverly Miller and husband Rusty of Atlanta, GA; and Steve Norris and wife Janie of Knoxville, TN.
Mrs. Norris loved and adored her nine grandchildren: Kevin Mooney of Bristol, TN; David Mooney and wife Becky of Kingsport, TN; Jim Norris and wife Jessica of Fort Mills, SC; John Norris and wife Michelle of Columbia, SC; Brian Miller of Richmond Hills, GA; Kelly Stephens and husband Brad of Atlanta, GA; Daniel Norris and wife Suzi of Austin, TX; Drew Norris of Chicago, IL; and Claire Conkin and husband Matt of Knoxville, TN. She loved her seven great grandchildren as well.
The celebration of life service for Mrs. Norris will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 27, 2013 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. John Bunn officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. John Norris, grandson. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday.
The graveside and inurnment service will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Geneva married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Winona Joy Luzier. Winona (daughter of William Erle Luzier and Della Mahala Borror) was born about 1923 in , Grant County, West Virginia, ; died on 21 Oct 2008 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Golda married General Jackson Taylor on 6 Jan 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. General (son of Alvin Taylor and Sarah A. Markland) was born in Mar 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Stella Taylor on 13 Feb 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stella (daughter of Jess H. Taylor and Matilda (Taylor)) was born in Sep 1898 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Aug 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Zella and Frederick got divorced shortly after their marriage. She and her son George F. Ritchie were living with Frederick's parents in 1930 and 1940 Johnson County, TN census. Frederick was living in a boarding house in the 1930 Carter County, TN census.

Zella married Fredrick Payne Ritchie on 18 Jan 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced about 1930. Fredrick (son of Robert Houston Ritchie and Lula Addie Smith) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

General married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
She was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary Ellen Grindstaff Bowers. Mrs. Clemons was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Clemons, in 2002; one great grandchild, Jesse Williams; one brother and three sisters.
She was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church and was a housewife.
The funeral service was conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace.
The graveside service and burial were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Okie married Elbert Joseph Clemons about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Joseph Clemons and Catherine Crow) was born on 29 May 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Mar 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clifford married Sylvia R. Rose on 16 Mar 1945 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Sylvia (daughter of Emory Preston Rose and Bertha Sheriall Lawson) was born on 8 Oct 1922 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 Jun 2004 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Billy married Mildred C. Taylor on 24 Sep 1958 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Mildred (daughter of William Emmert Taylor and Flara T. Smith) was born on 24 Mar 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jun 2016 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Betty Ann Carriger Edwards, 77, of Johnson City, died Friday, August 24, 2012, at the Four Oaks Health Care Center in Jonesborough.

She was a native of Carter County, daughter of the late David King Carriger and Ida Grindstaff Carriger. Betty was a retired manager of the Motherhood Maternity Store. She was a member of the Snow Memorial Baptist Church and had taught Sunday School for many years.

Betty loved gardening, sewing and anything that included her grandchildren and their activities.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Edwards Jr.; a daughter, Debbie Hammett; three brothers, Norman, Cliff and Bill Carriger; three sisters, Georgie Kinley, Ina Murr and Evelyn Waycaster.

Survivors include: her daughter and son-in-law, Karen E. and Jon Harvey, of Johnson City; five grandchildren and a granddaughter-in-law, Emily Harvey, of Denver, Colorado, Allie Harvey, Kelly Harvey and Tatum Harvey, all of Johnson City, Matthew and Yoon Loutzenhiser, of South Korea; a sister, Galilee Osborne, of Fairfax, Virginia.

A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. in the North Chapel of the Morris-Baker Funeral Home under the direction of Rev. Mike Pelham. Special music will be provided by The Harveys.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m.

A committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Betty married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Evelyn R. Waycaster, 71, 345 Lynn Road, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010, at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was a lifelong resident of Johnson City and was a daughter of the late David and Ida Grindstaff Carriger. Mrs. Waycaster was retired from Johnson City Medical Center and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Johnson City, where she had been the church pianist since 1961. She loved to sing and listen to gospel music and enjoyed her family trips to Myrtle Beach each year.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford, Norman and Billy Joe Carriger; a sister, Ina Murr; and a son-in-law, Roger Davis.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Howard S. Waycaster; three daughters, Teresa Robbin Clark, Sandra Gail Davis and Donna Kathryn Corbett and her husband, Robert, all of Johnson City; three sisters, Gallie Bailey, Washington, DC, Georgia Kinley and Betty Edwards, both of Jonesborough; two grandsons, Chad Johnson, Dallas, TX, and Steven Bates, Johnson City; two granddaughters, Shelly Davis and Ashley Johnson, Johnson City; six great-grandchildren, Julie, Jackson, Peyton and Levi Carver, Katie and Lindsey Johnson; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Mrs. Waycaster will be conducted at 7:00 PM Saturday, February 20, 2010, from the Calvary Baptist Church, Hart Avenue, Johnson City, with Pastor James Chatman officiating. Music will be provided by her church family.

The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 PM until service time.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, February 21, 2010, from the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Robert Corbett, Steven Bates, Mike Davison, Roger Waycaster, Kenny Cole and Larry Glaspie. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Flowers, Lester Saylor and all of the men at Calvary Baptist Church. Everyone attending is asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 PM.

Evelyn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Drowned while Grandpa Hass was looking on. They were on a painting job
going to paint a bridge and he fell out of the boat. Grandpa Hass
couldn't swim so couldn't save him. Another man jumped in to save him but
couldn't and nearly froze.(Marti Bowling)
Inscription on his tombstone read "A loved husband and father". (Doris
Brown) Buried DeLoach Cemetary Johnson Co., TN (Marti).

Darious married Selma Faye Garland about 1936. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried Enser Cemetary. (me)
CAUSE OF DEATH: Stroke/Heart
FAMILY NOTES: (rn=3)
Marital status: Other

Dana married Lucy Mae Stout on 26 Apr 1939 in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee. Lucy (daughter of Joseph Lincoln Stout and Martha Adaline Smith) was born on 17 Apr 1923 in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died on 15 Jan 1950 in Detroit, , , Michigan; was buried about Jan 1950 in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dana married Della (DeLoach) about 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna McCoury - ELIZABETHTON

ELIZABETHTON — Anna Mae Deloach McCoury, 85, Ivy Hall Nursing Home, formerly of 183 Rosewood Circle, Elizabethton, died Thursday, September 25, 2003, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe and Stella Grindstaff Deloach. She had lived a number of years in Elizabethton. She was a housewife, Mom and Nannie. Mrs. McCoury was a Charter Member of Harvest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry McCoury; and Five Brothers, Clyde, Junior, Billy, Has and J.G. Deloach.

Survivors include A Son & Daughter-in-Law: Jeff and Dee McCoury, Elizabethton; A Daughter and Son-in-Law: Neci and Pooner Powell, Elizabethton; A Step-Daughter: Dora McCoury of Georgia; A Step-Son: Sonny McCoury, Jacksonville, Florida; Five Sisters: Pauline Gentry, Emily City, Michigan, Hazel Pleasant, Butler, Mary Cassar, Concord, North Carolina, Laura Deloach and Elmina Deloach, both of Elizabethton; A Brother: Floyd Deloach, Elizabethton; Four Grandchildren: Breanna McCoury and Kristin Powell, both of Elizabethton, Tammy McCoury and Timmy McCoury, both of Jacksonville, Florida; Two Great Granddaughters of Jacksonville, Florida; and a Host of Nieces & Nephews & Friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Burl Garland and Rev. Dale Greenwell officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday will be: Carl Canter, Pooner Powell, Stacy Whitson, Charles Simmons, Joseph Taylor, J.B. Shepherd, Johnny Stines and John Fisher.

A special "Thank You" to Victor & Judy Deloach and the Staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home. Also a Special Friend, Dorothy Buckles. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of a son and daughter-in-law: Jeff and Dee McCoury, 216 West F Street, Elizabethton. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday to go to the cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at mfc@chartertn.net.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge

Anna married Frank Little Ellis on 24 Dec 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of William Rhea Ellis and Mary "Mollie" Treadway) was born on 10 Feb 1888 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Nov 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Harry Howard McCoury on 2 Sep 1961 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Harry (son of Braxton Decatur "B. D." McCoury and Celia Matilda Hobson) was born on 9 Aug 1909 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 Dec 1982 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J. married Dorothy Nadine Ellis on 5 Jan 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy (daughter of Frank Little Ellis and Rena M. Johnson) was born on 23 Dec 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elmina G. Deloach, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe and Estella Grindstaff Deloach. She had lived in Washington, D.C., for several years before returning to Elizabethton. She was of the Baptist Faith.
She loved to read, quilt, cook and work in her garden.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters: Anna Mae McCoury, Pauline Gentry, Hazel Pleasant and Mary Cassar; and five brothers: Clyde Deloach, Dana Hass Deloach, J.G. Deloach, William Deloach and Roscoe Deloach Jr.
Survivors include a sister: Laura Deloach of the home; a brother: Floyd "Bobby" Deloach, of the home; and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2014, in the Mausoleum of Peace Chapel, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Nephews.

Bertie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Deloach Cassar, 81, Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009, at Autumn Care in Salisbury, NC.

Born April 14, 1928, in Johnson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Stella Grindstaff Deloach.

She retired from the food service industry after 45 years of service and along with her late husband, Renard, were active members of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church in Gray, Tennessee. She has been a resident of Salisbury, NC for ten years and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Renard (Ron) Cassar, on December 21, 1976, and by five brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by her three daughters, Rebecca Terry and her husband, Glenn, of Salisbury, NC, Stella Isenberg and her husband, Roy, of Gray, Tennessee, Sharon Pontius and her husband, Brian, of Raleigh, NC; two sisters, Laura and Elmina Deloach, and a brother, Floyd Deloach, all from Elizabethton, Tennessee; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, TN. Reverend Gene Lasley of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Cassar to Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144; or Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2515 East Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28146.

The family extends a special "Thank You" to the wonderful employees of Autumn Care and Rowan Regional Hospice for working so close together in providing excellent and compassionate care and services to our mother. Also, a very special thanks to Cheryl Trammell, RN and Jimmy Porter, CNA, with Rowan Regional Hospice.

Pallbearers will be her three grandsons, Andrew Shearin, Christian Terry and Zachary Terry; and her three son-in laws, Glenn Terry, Roy Isenberg and Brian Pontius.

Mary married Renard "Ron" Cassar on 26 Oct 1951 in Bowling Green, , Wood County, Ohio. Renard was born on 26 Aug 1926; died on 21 Dec 1976 in Gray, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hazel Pleasant - BUTLER
BUTLER - Hazel D. Pleasant, 74, 106 Dugger Hollow Rd., Butler, died Friday morning, November 5, 2004, at Life Care Center in Elizabethton. A native of Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Stella Grindstaff Deloach. Mrs. Pleasant retired as a Nursing Assistant. She was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Pleasant; one sister; and five brothers. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Robert and Teresa Pleasant and David and Sandra Pleasant, of Butler; two step-sons and daughters-in-law: Truett and Sue Pleasant, of Butler, and Justin and Karen Pleasant, of Fullerton, California; Five Grand-children: Justin Pleasant, Barry Pleasant, Liza Brooks, Chris Pleasant and Scotty Pleasant; four sisters: Pauline Gentry, of Emily City, Michigan, Mary Cassar, Concord, N.C., Laura Deloach and Elmina Deloach, of Elizabethton; one brother, Floyd Deloach, of Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Phillips and Rev. Burl Garland officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Family Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the Funeral Home at 1:50 p.m., will be: Jeff McCoury, Pooner Powell, Blaine Branch, Darrell Mullins, Dean Campbell and David Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff and employees of Life Care Center and House Call Home Health. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence, 106 Dugger Hollow Rd., Butler.

Hazel married Kyle L. Pleasant on 18 May 1955. Kyle (son of Roderick Butler "Judge" Pleasant and Vena Alice Pierce) was born on 14 Oct 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Laura P. Deloach, of Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe and Estella Grindstaff Deloach. Laura had lived most of her life in Elizabethton and was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. She was a beautician and later worked at the Bemberg Corporation for several years. Her last employment was in the cleaning department of Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Anna Mae McCoury, Pauline Gentry, Hazel Pleasant, Mary Cassar and Elmina Deloach, and five brothers, Clyde, Dana, J.G., William and Roscoe Deloach Jr. Survivors include her brother, Floyd "Bobby" Deloach, of the home, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Laura P. Deloach will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 11, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum. Family and friends will assemble at the Mausoleum at 10:50 a.m. Friday.

Notes:

Conflict on birht and death dates. Record of births in Johnson County courthouse shows DOB as 6 Apr 1934. Abstracts of JCT Deaths by Eddie Nikazy shows death as 18 Oct 1936 and states that age at death was 6 months, 13 days. Record #25015 for 1936.

Notes:

The man that shot him had borrowed money from Billy to come to Michigan
to his Grandpa's funeral so he left him the gun. He wouldn't give Billy
back the money and they had a fuss so the man shot Billy. (Blue)

Notes:

Carol June Grindstaff Vance, 77, of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Hermitage Health Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Hugh T. and Hazel Caudill Grindstaff.
Carol was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She retired from Shufford Mills in Granite Falls, N.C. She was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Rocky L. Tester; a granddaughter, Terrilynn Lewis; and a brother, Robert Grindstaff.
Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Diane Peayatte, Johnson City; four grandchildren, Matthew Lewis, Andy Lance Lewis, Stephen Steel Tester and Zoya Starr Tester; four great-grandchildren; and one nephew, Robert Lee Grindstaff II.
Funeral services for Carol June Grindstaff Vance will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the New Slagle Cemetery, Reynolds Road, Elizabethton. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends

Carol married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jerry Wayne Grindstaff, age 74, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday morning, April 22, 2017 from the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

He was the son of the late Robert Earl Grindstaff and Lora Shouse Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only daughter, Rachel; his brothers, Tex Grindstaff and Joe Shouse; and one nephew, Robert Grindstaff.

Jerry was born in Carter County and graduated from Elizabethton High School. He was a member of Unaka Baptist Church, where he played the bass guitar. He worked at North American Rayon Corporation in the 3rd Unit until it closed. He had also worked in the DD Twisting, American Air Filter and retired from Snap-On Tools after 20 years of service. Most of all, Jerry will be remembered for the loving husband, father, brother and friend he was and will be missed by all that knew him.

Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 50 years, Shirley Arnold Grindstaff; his sisters, Sheila Nidiffer and husband Larry, of Elizabethton, and Janice Calloway, of Elkhart, Indiana; one brother, Bob Grindstaff and wife Helen; one sister-in-law, Thelma Grindstaff, of Elizabethton; a brother-in-law, J.D. and Debra Arnold, also of Elizabethton; three nephews, T.J. Shouse, Kenny and Renee Stout, of Elizabethton, and Keith Browder, of Morristown; a special nephew, Jamie Grindstaff, of Nashville; his nieces, Paula Gohn and husband Dave, Julie Calloway, of Elkhart, Indiana, Selena Norris and husband Johnny, of Johnson City; and several great nephews and nieces; his church musician friends, Gary Arnold, Diane Roberson, Melissa Elsea, Joe Williams, "Pap's Special Children" Jamie, Keith, Selena, Robert, Maegan, Matthew, Jessica, Shelby, Andy, Emily, Evan, Little Paul, Logan, Wyatt, Gavin, Catie, Zoie, Madison, Luke, Levi, Mollie, Brayln and "Pap's Baby" Addi; his special friends, Gary Arnold, Bobby and Eric Fletcher, Walker and Diane Roberson.

A service to honor the life of Jerry Wayne Grindstaff will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Stephen Greene, Rev. Dennis Wilson and Rev. Walker Roberson, officiating. Music selections by his daughter, Rachel Grindstaff, as well as a solo by his sister, Sheila Nidiffer. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Wednesday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Tim Elsea, Mickey Rambo, Joe Buckles, Ronnie Heaton, Kirk Carrier, Lanny Peters, Tom Houghton, and Keith Browder. Honorary pallbearers will be the Brotherhood of Unaka Baptist Church, his Sunday School Class Members and Dale Norris. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 9:15 AM on Thursday, to go in procession.

Jerry was proud to be an organ and tissue donor.

Jerry married Shirley Lee Arnold on 23 Dec 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Shirley (daughter of Paul Franklin Arnold and Jewell Lyons) was born about 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Bobby Gene Grindstaff, 73, Elizabethton went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, September 11, 2017 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Robert Earl & Lora Shouse Grindstaff. He served in the United States Army. Bobby was retired from Snap-On-Tools as an Electronic Technician. He was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist. He loved to play the Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica, sing in church, and collected old Westerns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Robert Grindstaff, and three brothers: Jerry Grindstaff, Tex Grindstaff and Joe Shouse.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Helen Earnhardt Grindstaff. A Son: Michael Keith Browder and wife Angie Greene Browder. A Daughter: Selena Dawn Norris and Husband Johnny Norris, Jr. Two Sisters: Sheila Nidiffer & husband Larry Nidiffer and Janice Calloway. Six Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, several nieces & nephews. A special sister-in-law: Shirley Grindstaff.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wilson and Rev. Jerry Cornett officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Selena Norris. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family.

Notes:

Jack Dean Grindstaff, 83, Johnson City passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, in the Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Wheeler G. and Grace Church Grindstaff. He had lived a number of years in Carter County before moving to Johnson City about 20 years ago.

He was a retired Truck Driver for Inland Container. Mr. Grindstaff was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church, Johnson City.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Steven Grindstaff, June 16, 2011; by two brothers: Lowell Grindstaff and his wife, Pauline, and Howard Grindstaff; and a sister and her husband: Pansy & Ed Greer.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Geraldine Scalf Grindstaff; A Daughter & Son-in-Law: Jackie & Judge Pippin, Knoxville; A Brother: Doug Grindstaff, Johnson City; Four Grandchildren: Stephen Pippin, Seth Pippin and his wife, Mallery, Jordan Dean Grindstaff and John Goodwin; Several nieces & nephews, includeing two special nieces: Ann Fortner and Sandy.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2012, in Happy Valley Memorial Park with his son-in-law, Judge Pippin, officiating. Burial will follow the service.

Friends may also visit at the residence at anytime.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Jack married Geraldine Scalf about 1950 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Geraldine (daughter of Rhudy ScalfScalf and Maggie Alford) was born about 1933 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Mar 2018 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ruth Lipford Williams, age 88, Butler, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, March 31, 2013, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Pearl Walsh Lipford. Ruth was a graduate of Watauga Academy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Williams, who died April 27, 1987; by a brother and sister-in-law: Buster and Margaret Peters Lipford.

She has one daughter, Sue Carol Ward and son-in-law, Darrell Ward; and one grandchild, Jamie Darrell and wife, Heather Leigh Ward; One great grandchild, Haleigh Jean Ward; Two nieces, Sherry Lynn and husband, Russell Kyte, and their son, David Kyte, his daughter, Taylor; Glenda Pearl and husband, Wayne Treadway, and their son, William Glenn.

She was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, an active member until this past year, working in the WMU, Choir Members, Sunday School Teacher, working in Bible School and always making chicken and dumplings for our meetings. She also sent many cards to the sick.

She was the Best Mom a person could have, and we are so proud of her. She would always say "Let's pray about it."

Many thanks to the Sycamore Shoals Hospital staff and doctors for their kindness.

Ruth married James R. Williams on 18 Oct 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Alfred M. Williams and Myrtle (Williams)) was born about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Cora Margaret Peters on 24 Aug 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of Elijah "Lige" Peters and Sarah Ellen Eggers) was born on 30 Apr 1927 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY - Leta Grindstaff Lewis, age 96, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Holston Valley Hospice, Kingsport, Tennessee.

She was born on August 3, 1921 to the late Daniel and Ada Proffitt Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, Leta was preceeded in death by her husband of 74 years, Herbert Lewis, who passed away November 12, 2016; brothers: Edward Grindstaff of Mountain City and Thomas Grindstaff of Lexington, NC; sisters: Myrtle Forrester and Lena Garland, both of Mountain City and son-in-law, Jim Dugger of Kingsport.

Leta was a graduate of Watauga Academy in Old Butler and the oldest member of Midway Baptist Church of Butler, Tennessee.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Evelyn Dugger of Kingsport, TN; grandson, Layne Dugger and his wife Dianne; special great granddaughters, Reagan and Delaney Dugger, all of Windermere, FL; special nieces, Kathy G. Hinkle of Lexington, NC and Diane Hazelwood of VA; SPECIAL NIEGHBORS: Christal and Greg and Carolyn and Raymond and many special friends and neighbors.

The family will receive friends from 3-4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Greg Thompson and Pastor Chuck Morefield officiating. Special music will be provided by Tyler Thompson. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Larry Grindstaff (cousin), Larry Grindstaff (friend), Mack Holloway, Raymond Cress, Doyle Tester, Carl Trivett and Greg Pope.

Leta married Herbert R. Lewis on 9 Aug 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Herbert (son of James Lawson Lewis and Hattie Main) was born on 9 Jun 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2016 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Thomas Grindstaff - LEXINGTON, N.C.
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Thomas F. Grindstaff, 80, of Brian Center Nursing Home, formerly of Hunter’s Way, died Tuesday morning in the Brian Center Nursing Home after declining health. Mr. Grindstaff was born in Johnson County, TN, on February 9, 1924, to Daniel Grindstaff and Ada Proffitt Grindstaff. Before retiring, he was an auto dealer at Johnson Motor Company and Grindstaff Chevrolet in Mountain City, TN. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Butler, TN. His wife, Thelma Hammons Grindstaff, and sister, Lena Garland, preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughters: Kathy Hinkle and husband, Davis, of Lexington, and Diana Hazelwood, of Marion, Va.; a grandson, Matthew Thomas Hinkle, of Lexington; one granddaughter; a brother, Edward Grindstaff, of Mountain City, TN; sisters: Myrtle Forrester and Leta Lewis, both of Mountain City, TN; a niece, Evelyn Dugger, of Kingsport, TN. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Dr. Ray Howell III and Rev. Tommy Wilson officiating. The body will be at Davidson Funeral Home, however, the family will receive friends at the home of his daughter, Kathy Hinkle, 706 Highland Drive, Lexington, N.C.

Thomas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Markieta married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Earl "Jabo" Grindstaff, age 86, of Elizabethton passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Earl was born in Carter County, Tennessee to the late Thomas R.L. Grindstaff and Eva Brown Bowers Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Junior Grindstaff.

Earl was a devoted and loving husband, father, papaw, and great papaw. He was the owner and operator of Grindstaff Used Cars for over 52 years and he proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. Earl was a member of Highlands Fellowship and was a volunteer fireman for the Elizabethton/ Carter County Fire Department. He was hardworking and determined and had an abundance of energy. He also enjoyed Nascar, woodworking and in fact he had taught a class in woodworking. Earl also enjoyed hunting and made hunting trips to Wyoming each year.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley Sams Grindstaff, of the home; a son, Rob Grindstaff and wife Tara, of Elizabethton; two daughters, Tammy Leonard and husband Barry, of Blackburg, VA and Teri Oaks, of Bristol, TN; three grandchildren, Heather Cook and husband Lafe, of Kingsport and Jeffrey Grindstaff and Jennifer Oaks, both of Elizabethton; one great granddaughter, Piper Cook, of Kingsport; three sisters, Carlene Norton, of Carter County, Geraldine Hutsell, of Florida and Kathleen Grindstaff; and his special friends, Bert Jarrett, Freeman Taylor, Bill Fields and Jeff Williams.

A service to celebrate and honor the life of Earl "Jabo" Grindstaff will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 3, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Kirk Sams, officiating. Music will be provided by Mikki Hale, soloist. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday.

The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Bert Jarrett, Bill Fields, Bobby Jones, Jeff Williams and Lafe Cook.

Earl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Frances Imogene Hopson on 26 Nov 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frances (daughter of William B. Hopson and Aileen Hazel Nave) was born on 14 Apr 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Apr 2019 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Surrounded by his family at his home, Wiley Glen Stout, Jr. was promoted to Glory at 3:00 AM on Christmas morning, Friday, December 25th, after an extended illness.

Wiley was born on April 7, 1944 in Johnson County, TN. He was the son of the late Wiley G. Stout and Hazel Long Stout.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran.

He was a talented and resourceful master carpenter who loved building and crafting things. He loved U.T. Football and Bluegrass music.

He was a member of the Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine in 2010; and by four sisters, Ruth Hodges, Imogene Bright, Marie Taylor, and Beverly McCurry; and four brothers, Paul Stout, Jack Stout, Jim Stout, and Richard Stout.

Mr. Stout is survived by two children, BJ Stout and wife Cindy of Johnson City, and Michael Adams and wife Trea of Jonesborough; four grandchildren, Makayla, Catelyn, Zeke, and Michael Adams of Jonesborough; and by one sister, Shirley Puckett of Banner Elk, N.C.; three brothers, Barton Stout of Gray, Godfrey Stout of Jonesborough, and Bennie Stout, of Telford. He is also survived by countless Nieces and Nephews, and a host of lifelong friends.

Pallbearers will be Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chipper White, Billy Tittle, Oliver Henley, Eddie Rose, Carl Little, Floyd Hopson, Mark Surcey, Coy Lee Bennett, and Barry Stoots,.

Friends will be received at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Monday December 28, 2015, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM with a Celebration of Life Service to follow with Reverend Perry Cleek, Reverend Jimmie Rogers and Reverend David Simmerman officiating.

Interment will be on Tuesday December 29, 2015, 11:00 AM at Roselawn Cemetery with Military Honors.

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Mary "Lucille" Stout, 89, of Morristown, formerly of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. Mrs. Stout was a member of Morristown Baptist Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Stout; parents, Claude and Mable Grindstaff; and brother, John David Grindstaff. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Kate (Mike) Vaughn; son, Bill (Mary) Stout; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Missy) Vaughn, Jonathan (Somer) Stout, Doug (Kayla) Arnold and Tiffany Stout and fiancé, Michael Branner; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Allison, Dylan, Lane, Justin, Braxton, Ethan, Caleb, Sarah, Zoey, Joey, Cameron and Jayden; sister, Doris Jean Wilkins of Georgia; uncle, 106 years old, O'Barren Calhoun of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Robert Reed and Jonathan Stout officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton for graveside services.

Mary married Frank Stout on 18 Jul 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Samuel Jasper Stout and Ethel Garland) was born on 31 May 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 2004 in Hamblen County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Electrocuted in work accident.

Dora married Fred Basil Blackburn on 26 Jul 1942 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Fred (son of Oran Hill Blackburn and Pearl Parlee Wagner) was born on 11 Feb 1921 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 Dec 2011 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Justin Dean "Bud" Grindstaff, of Dogwood Acres in Hampton, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 surrounded by his family. He would have been 86 years old on August 10.
Mr. Grindstaff was born in Old Butler, TN and was preceded in death by his parents, Leta Stout Grindstaff and Robert Sherman Grindstaff; sisters, Dora Blackwell, Jewell Blackburn, Ilean Gwyn, and a grandson, Adam James.
Bud was a barber and owned Bud's Barber Shop and Beauty Shop of Hampton, TN, having served the community since 1955. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and served as a barber aboard the ship, U.S.S. Laffey DD724. He was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and fixing "all things broken." He loved having all his family gather each Sunday at PAP's house and he also loved to fly and vacation with his family.
Those left to celebrate his life include his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Mary Lou Odom Grindstaff of the home; his loving son and daughter, Mark Dean Grindstaff and his wife, Shelecia and Lisa Grindstaff James; his precious grandchildren include, Seth Grindstaff and his wife, Lauren, Justin Grindstaff, Caleb James and his only granddaughter, Hannah Grindstaff; and his siblings, Kyle Grindstaff, Elsie Clark, and Eldona Norris. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The Celebration of Life service for Mr. Grindstaff will be conducted on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Ron Owens officiating.
The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday prior to the service and at the home at other times.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Seth Grindstaff, Justin Grindstaff, Caleb James, Darryl Hendrix, Robbie Norris, Jimmy Blackburn and Kit Lunceford.
Honorary pallbearers will be J.L. Norris and I.G. Osborn and all "Bud's" many friends and customers.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Novella married Jady Carl Grindstaff, Jr. on 14 Nov 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jady (son of Jady Carl Grindstaff and Anna Clara Shoun) was born on 3 Sep 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 2005 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Jason Worley Snyder, 106, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Hillview Health Center in Elizabethton.

Jason was born on August 4, 1910 to the late Roy Mineyard and Mary Alice Grindstaff Snyder.

Jason grew up in the Valley Forge Community in Carter County, TN. He graduated from the elementary school in that community and the Elizabethton High School in Elizabethton, TN. He received his B.S. Degree from East Tennessee State Teacher's College and taught elementary and high school in Carter County for five years prior to volunteering for the Army/Air Force in July 1942. His military service was for three and one half years. He served as Technical Specialist Staffing and Personnel Management in the 12th Air Force Service Command in North Africa and Italy. Jason was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant on December 24, 1945. At his death, he was the oldest WWII veteran in the state of TN.

After leaving the service, Jason secured employment with the Veterans Administration as a Training Officer. He lived in Knoxville until 1954, when he transferred to the Veterans Administration Central Office in Washington, D.C., where he worked for two years as a Paper Management Analyst. He transferred from the V.A. to the Navy in Washington, D.C., where he worked in various departments of the Navy until his retirement from the Navy Sea Systems command on December 31, 1977. While working in D.C. he lived in Alexandria, V.A. and was a member of National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C., where he served as a Deacon, Elder and on various committees as a Laymen.

Jason became a Master Mason on July 26, 1946 at Dashiel Lodge #238, F.&A.M. in Elizabethton, TN. He affiliated with Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22, A.F. &A.M. and proudly served as its master in 1979. Jason is also a Royal Arch mason, Knights Templar, Past commander of Old Dominion Commandery #11, Past Patron of Martha Washington Chapter #42, O.E.S., and Venerable Master of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Alexandria, VA.

Jason was an honorary member of the B.E. Wooton class-super Excellent Mason since November 6, 1957.

He has an Honorary and Permanent Life Memberhsip of the Jericho Shrine Temple, A.S.O.N.M.S. of Kingsport, TN. He was an honorary member of Rhea Lodge in Jonesborough, TN. On November 20, 1993, he was honored with the Illustrious Thirty-Third Degree of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Knoxville, TN, where he was a member. He was presented his 50-year pin by the Scottish Rite on August 4, 2014. He was presented a plaque on August 4, 2016 for his 70 years of faithful service to the Masonic order by the Worshipper Grand Master of the state of VA.

He moved to Johnson City in 1980, where he married his second wife, Frances. They worshiped at Central Baptist Church and he was a member of William Rigell Sunday School.

Jason made Colonial Hill Retirement Center his home for 12 years until he moved to Hillview Health Center in July 2016.

In addition to his parents, Jason was preceded in death by: his first wife, Viola Wilson Synder, from 1949 until she passed away in 1973; his second wife, Frances Shoun, from 1980 until she passed away in 2007; two sisters, Wanda Elliot and Hazel Bashor; three brothers, W.D. (Doc) Snyder, Maywood Snyder, and Dudley Snyder.

Survivors include: one step-daughter, Sandra Shoun, of Arlington, VA; one step-grandson, Brandon Curry, of Arlington, VA; one sister, Myrtle Taylor, of Johnson City, TN; three brothers, Ben Snyder, of Mountain City, TN, Floyd Snyder and his wife Joann, of Elizabethton, TN, John Snyder and his wife Ethel, of Elizabethton, TN; sister-in-law, Gladys Snyder, of Johnson City; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and special great-great nice, Marlei Snyder, of Johnson City, TN; and several cousins in KY, CA, and TN that have kept in close contact.

Special thank you to: Colonial Hill Retirement Center, staff and residents for the love and support; VA hospital and Avalon Hospice for their care; and Hillview Health Center for their excellent care.

The family of Jason Snyder will receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Mr. Clay Bailey, Dr. Ron Murray, and Rev. Willard Warfield officiating.. Pallbearers will be: nephews, great nephews, and Brandon Curry. Honorary pallbearers include: church family of Central Baptist Church, staff and residents of Colonial Hill Retirement Center, members of Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22, Alexandria, VA, his many Masonic friends in VA and TN, and Dr. Larry Denny, of Johnson City. Family and friends are asked to meet at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City, TN on Wednesday for 11 AM graveside services.

Jason married Viola Wilson on 22 Nov 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Viola (daughter of Ray D. Wilson and Dorothy Duvall) was born about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jason married Frances Shoun about 1980 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Frances (daughter of Asa West Shoun and Pearl M. Laws) was born on 3 Jul 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Oct 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was the son of the late R.M. and Mary Alice Grindstaff Snyder. He was also preceded in death by a son, Scotty, and a brother, Dudley Snyder.

Mr. Snyder was a retired farmer and operated a car dealership from 1948 to 1967. He was a member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243 F.&A.M.

Funeral services for W.D. "Doc" Snyder, 88, were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, from the chapel of Henson Funeral Home.

Masonic services will be at the close of the funeral service at the funeral home.

Watson married Zola Mae White on 6 Apr 1940 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Zola (daughter of Roy McKinley White and Ada Dove "Dovie" Pierce) was born on 12 Jun 1920 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Aug 2014 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Hazel Snyder Bashor, 97, Johnson City died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Appalachian Christian Village. Mrs. Bashor was born January 24, 1918 in Doeville, Johnson County, Tennessee. She was a daughter of the late Roy Mineyard and Alice Snyder. One year later she moved to Valley Forge in Carter County. She attended Valley Forge Elementary, Elizabethton High School, and Teachers College in Johnson City where she received a permanent teaching certificate in elementary education. On August 19, 1942 she married Paul Erwin Bashor. Mrs. Bashor taught school in Carter County and the Elizabethton School System. In 1944 she joined her Navy husband in Washington, D.C. where they both worked for the OSS until his discharge on November 11, 1945. She returned to Elizabethton and lived there until moving to Johnson City in 1953. In 1957 they built Paul's Bait Shop and the Cadillac Motel. In 1962 they purchased the Rio Motel, which is now Paul's Mall on Roan Street. Mrs. Bashor was a member of Central Baptist Church and Seekers Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Senior Center of Johnson City, Appalachian Christian Village, and The Greeters with the Shrine Center of Kingsport. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Paul Erwin Bashor; three brothers, Dudley Snyder, Maywood Snyder, and Watson Snyder; and a sister, Wanda Elliot. She is survived by: one son, Michael Bashor; one grandson, Paul Erwin Bashor; five siblings, Jason Worley Snyder, of Johnson City, Myrtle Taylor of Johnson City, Ben Snyder of Mountain City, Floyd Ray Snyder, of Elizabethton, and John D. Snyder of Elizabethton. The family of Hazel Bashor will receive friends from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Dr. Tommy Hood officiating. A procession will follow immediately after the service to Monte Vista Memorial Park for committal services.

Hazel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dudley married Gladys Forbes about 1942. Gladys (daughter of William M. Forbes and Etta Mae Boone) was born on 27 Oct 1923 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Oct 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wanda married Worley N. Elliott on 12 Dec 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Worley (son of Worley Daniel Elliott and Mary Ruth McCorkle) was born about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1973; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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W. Ben Snyder, age 91, of Mountain City, TN passed Monday, April 3, 2017 in Mountain City Care Center. He was born July 4, 1925 to the late R.M. Snyder and Mary Alice Grindstaff Snyder. He was a member of Doe Valley United Methodist Church and he enjoyed fishing and gardening. Ben was also a member of Taylorsville 243 F & AM.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loraine Goodwin Snyder, and five brothers: Dudley Snyder, Roy Snyder, Jr., Worley Snyder, Doc Snyder and Maywood Snyder and two sisters: Hazel Bashor and Wanda Elliott.

Those left to cherish his memory include one daughter: Kerwin Cornett and husband Joe of Mountain City, TN; one son: Terry Snyder and wife Diana of Mountain City, TN; one sister: Myrtle Taylor of Johnson City, TN; two brothers: Floyd Snyder and John D. Snyder, both of Elizabethton, TN; five grandchildren: Brian Snyder, Jacinda Triplett, Candida Presnell, Clay Graybeal and Joey Beth Souder; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Special friends John Holloway and H. Long also survive.

Funeral services for W. Ben Snyder will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday, April 6, 2017 from the East Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Hill and Rev. Rick Thomason officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 pm prior to the service. The graveside and interment with full Masonic Rites will follow in Shoun Goodwin Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Holloway, Kevin Seatz, Linnie Rhudy, Tony Rhudy, David Snyder, Wesley Snyder, Gary Stout and John Brookshire. Honorary pallbearers will be H. Long, Mike Long, Bill Brookshire, Kenneth Proffitt, Roby Phillippi, Lynn Snyder, Joe Pat Snyder, Mountain City Care Center Staff and in home caregivers.

William married Loraine E. Goodwin on 3 Dec 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Loraine (daughter of Ronder Hubert Goodwin and Beulah Elva Rambo) was born on 28 Apr 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Goodwin-Shouns Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Floyd Ray Snyder, 91, of Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Hillview Health Center. He was the son of the late Roy Mineyard Snyder and Mary Alice Grindstaff Snyder and was born in Elizabethton on January 2, 1928. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Hoss Snyder; six brothers, Jason Worley Snyder, Watson "Doc" Snyder, Maywood Snyder, Dudley Snyder, Roy Mineyard Snyder Jr. and Ben Snyder; and two sisters, Hazel Basher and Wanda Elliott.
Floyd was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in World War II. He was a faithful member of Big Springs Church of Christ. He worked for 28 years at North American Rayon Corporation and retired as a Supervisor at the ETSU Post Office.
Floyd was a 50-plus year member of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge #283, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and a member of the Jericho Shrine Temple. He loved woodworking and working in his yard and garden.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 24 years, Jo Ann Hyder Snyder, of the home; one brother, John D. Snyder and wife Ethel of Elizabethton; one sister, Myrtle Taylor of Johnson City; two step-sons, Joseph E. Rutter of Elizabethton and James T. Rutter of Hawaii; two step-grandsons, Joseph E. Rutter II of Elizabethton and James T. Rutter II of Hawaii; several step-great-grandchildren; and a special nephew, Chase Nelson of Johnson City. Several other nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
A service to honor the life of Floyd Ray Snyder will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, January 3, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Glen Layfield, minister, officiating. A masonic service will follow the funeral. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, prior to the funeral service. The graveside service and entombment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 4, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military Honors to be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Floyd married Barbara Ann Hoss on 10 Oct 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Thomas Weyland Hoss and Hettie Ann Sims) was born on 23 Apr 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Mar 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Nancy G. Collins, age 85, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Nancy was the daughter of the late W. Dudley and Myrtle Grindstaff.

She was a graduate of University of Tennessee and a retired dietician from Johnson City Medical Center.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Collins in 2013 and grandchildren, David Noah & Hannah Grace Hoffman.

Nancy is survived by daughters, Clark Collins of Johnson City, Eve Hoffman and husband Jim of Roswell, GA, and Elizabeth Carmack and husband Gary of Johnson City, several cousins, nieces, nephews and sister in law, Sandra Collins.

Nancy's family wishes to thank the staff of Amedisys. It is with deepest gratitude and love that they would also like to extend a very special thank you to Jodi Shaffer, Michelle Crowell and Chaplain Steven Spell.

Nancy requested a graveside service to be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial to the Handbell Ministry at Munsey MUMC.

Pallbearers will be Andy Gouge, Alan Collins, Tom Collins, Todd Denton, Phil Booher, Jeff Carroll. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Virgil Anderson Sunday school class.

Nancy married Frank Clark Collins on 29 Dec 1960 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born about 1940; died about 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]