Sarah Tidwell

Sarah married Daniel Stout about 1820. Daniel (son of Godfrey Daniel Stout and Catherina Magdalen Voltzen) was born on 19 Aug 1781 in Shenandoah Valley, , , Virginia; died on 21 Dec 1861 in Woodway, , , Virginia; was buried on 25 Dec 1861 in Station Creek Methodist Ch, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Andrew T. Stout enlisted in Union Army, Civil War in Co. G, 13th TN
Cav. Regt.; he resided in Lee Co., VA in 1850; Johnson Co., TN in 1860
& 1870; Carter Co., TN 1880 and Washington Co., TNM Dist. 15 in 1900--a
widower; so he married 3rd wife btwn 1900-02. His 3rd wife shown as
Delia STOUT, widow in 1910 census of Washington Co., TN, she filed
pension application dated 24 Sep 1902. (Jerry Ann Stout)

Andrew married Susana Wilson on 13 Mar 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susana was born about 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Loureena Osborn on 21 Feb 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Loureena (daughter of Abner Osborn and Hannah (Osborn)) was born on 6 Sep 1829 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Oct 1899 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Marvins Chapel Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Edna Moore on 19 Jan 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Rufus Moore and Catherine Shoun) was born on 11 Jan 1829 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Apr 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Nancy Shoun on 3 Jun 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Joseph Shoun and Mary Wills) was born on 20 Nov 1834 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

John married Rosemond Evaline Peters on 25 Nov 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rosemond (daughter of Thomas H. Peters and Nancy A. Morton) was born on 11 Feb 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married George Washington Cress about 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Daniel N. Cress and Sarah G. (Cress)) was born about 1852 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 18 Mar 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morley Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tenessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Abner Lafayette Trivette about 1865. Abner (son of John E. Trivette and Mary Presnell) was born about 1861 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 2 Dec 1932 in Fremont County, , , Colorado; was buried in Union Highland Cemetery, , Fremont County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabel married Andrew J. Hinkle on 25 Dec 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of John Hinkle and Elizabeth Arrowood) was born in Nov 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 1928; was buried in Wright Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Sarah Lorette Shoun on 30 Jun 1907 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Sarah (daughter of Peter Hilton Shoun and Alzenia L. Reece) was born on 30 May 1889 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Jun 1938; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Hooker Stout was the son of John L. Stout and Evaline Peters. He was the husband of Alice Heatherly.

Children: Junior, Bonnie, Stacey William, Ornie Stanford, Hyder G., Harley

Funeral services for Robert Hooker Stout will be held at 2:00 pm Monday from the Hampton Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn Smith. Music is under the direction of the Hardin Brothers Quartet. The body will remain at the Chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until noon Monday when it will be taken to the church. The family will receive friends between the hours of 2 to 4 and 7 till 9 pm Sunday. Active pallbearers will be Paul McNeil, Bill Pierce, Clyde Cates, Floyd Vines, Tom Smith, Ben Tester, Fred Casey and A.C. Malone. Flower bearers will be selected at the service. Interment will be in the Morton Cemetery. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert married Alice M. Heatherly on 24 Dec 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of George Heatherly and Mary Markland) was born in Mar 1885 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 30 Mar 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rose married Alfred T. Jackson on 14 Dec 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alfred (son of James Jackson and Mary C. Campbell) was born in Oct 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gilbert married Malinda Howell on 25 Jul 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Malinda was born on 22 Jul 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Nov 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, July 6, 1955
RUFUS G. CRESS...
Rufus G. Cress, 80, Rte. 7, Elizabethton, died at his home Sunday, July 3, after a long illness.
A native of Johnson County, he had made his home in Carter County for the past ten years.
Surviving are his widow; two sons, Blake Cress of Hattiesburg, Miss., and James Cress of Elizabethton; six daughters, Mrs. J. E. Daily of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Lottie Miller of Gary, Ind., Mrs. John Ornduff of Elizabethton, Mrs. Sally Duncan of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Joseph Wenzel of Tucson, Ariz.; 25 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Baxter Cress of Wilder, Idaho, and James Cress of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Bob Crosswhite and Mrs. Esther Thompson, both of Caldwell, Idaho, and Mrs. Georgia Matherly of Butler.

Rufus married Mollie H. McQueen about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mollie (daughter of Alfred Shelton McQueen and Augusta Angela Rainbolt) was born in Jan 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1969 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgia married Edward Harrison Matherly on 8 Jan 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of Joseph D. Matherly and Louvenia Smithpeters) was born on 28 Nov 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 May 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married Willard Thomas Kyte about 1928 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Willard (son of Hiram W. "Criss" Kite and Roberta Ellen Trivett) was born on 2 Apr 1910 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Jun 1999 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bonnie married Worley Milburn Nave on 20 Jul 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Worley (son of Henry Levi Nave and Hannah Luvinia "Haney" Pierce) was born about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stacey married Clara Belle Carden on 21 Dec 1930 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Clara (daughter of Jones Allen Carden and Verdie Estep) was born on 29 Aug 1904 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Feb 1989 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harley married Rachel Jane Johnson on 6 Mar 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rachel (daughter of Virgil Luther Johnson and Nora J. Sullivan) was born on 25 Apr 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 21 Oct 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carmon married Fannie Belle Glover on 4 Jan 1933 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Fannie (daughter of James H. Glover and Mary Elizabeth Campbell) was born about 1907 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died about 1974 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Hazel Estep about 1936. Hazel (daughter of James Wesley Estep and Flossie R. White) was born about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jul 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Floy married Luther Paul Heaton about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Luther (son of John Alvin Heaton and Celia Abigail DeLoach) was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Apr 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON – Mrs. Loretta A. Miller,100, formerly of 314 Lincoln Drive, Elizabethton, passed safely into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Hillview Health Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late Rufus and Mollie McQueen Cress and was born in Johnson County, TN. She had also lived Indiana.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lattie Miller, on January 25, 1983; five sisters, Ruby Wenzel, Jean Wenzel, Sally Jones, Winnie Ornduff, Floy Daily and two brothers, Blake Cress and James Cress.

Mrs. Miller was the oldest living member of Hunter First Baptist Church and was a former employee of Elizabethton Hosiery, Bemberg and she retired from U.S. Steel. She loved to crochet, embroider and especially to read her Bible.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth C. and Mary June Miller, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Pamela Miller, Johnson City, Michael Miller and his wife, Tammy, Elizabethton, Susan Gibson and her husband, Don, Donna Taylor and her husband, Sam, Julie Beale and her husband, Sam, all of Johnson City; six great-grandchildren; and a favorite nephew whom she fostered when he was a child, Nolan Miller, IN. Many other loving nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service will be conducted for Mrs. Miller on Friday, February 19, 2010, at 3:00 PM at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Sherrel Nave and Rev. Grant Whittenbarger officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family members. Honorary pallbearers will be Gilbert Ornduff, John Ornduff, Don Ross, Richard Hardin and Powell Wilson. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 2:00 PM Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Friends and family are invited to visit the funeral home between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Friday at their convenience.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Hale Community Ministries of Carter County, 1301 Arney Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

The family would like to express a very special thank you to the staff of Hillview Health Center for all the love and care shown to Mrs. Miller during her time there.

Loretta married Lattie Miller about 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lattie was born about 1908; died on 25 Jan 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winnie married John B. Ornduff on 1 Jun 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James Ornduff and Vansoura (Ornduff)) was born on 22 Jan 1900 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 18 May 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Murel Ed Matherly, 93, of Johnson City, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009.

Born in Butler, TN, he was the son of the late Edward and Georgia Cress Matherly.

He was a member of Unaka Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. Matherly proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II.

He was the founder of Clutch and Brake Supply Company in Johnson City and later of Clutch and Brake of Asheville. He retired in 2004 when he sold the business.

Mr. Matherly was a graduate of Watauga Academy in Butler and Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. He was a past member of the Civitan Club, member of Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association and active supporter.

He had a true passion for the Haven of Mercy, where he served on the board of directors.

Known as a kind, honest, caring, and giving man, he always put others first. He displayed all of the "fruits of the spirit," particularly patience and kindness. He had a great love for his family and spoiled his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed his work, inventing things, rock collecting, making candles and gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Lee Matherly, Esther Wagner; and brother, Guy Matherly.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Lydia Sluder Matherly, of Johnson City; daughters, Mary Gail Matherly Keown (Larry), of Calhoun, GA, and Melissa Matherly Clemons (Phil), of Kingsport; son, Roger Matherly (Mary June), of Asheville, NC; sisters, Mildred Cole, of Butler, Virginia Davis (Junior), of Butler, Marge Bailey, of Greensboro, NC, Marie Rankins Williams, of Mountain City, and Sue Pierce, of Mountain City; brother, Ebb Matherly (Marie), of Butler, and Paul Matherly (Alfreda), of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Josh Keown, of Roanoke, VA, and Lindsey Keown, of Athens, GA; Katherine Clemons, of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Suzanne Clemons, of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews and numerous friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the VA Home Based Primary Care, Home Instead Senior Care of Jonesborough and caregivers, Lindsey, Kathy and Wendy.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday at 7:00 PM at Tetrick Funeral Services with Pastor Steve Whitt and Rev. Michael Dickerson officiating. Music will be provided by Melissa Clemons and Anthony Harris.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM prior to the service.

A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Bill Smith, Jim Williams, Bill Sluder, Jimmie Hubbard, Josh Keown, Tim Stone, Don Rankin. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Greever, Clifford Gilbert, Jim Burleson, Doyle Cloyd, J.D. Hoover, John Tipton, Cecil Scalf, Jeff Blackburn and Wylie Milhorn. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:00 AM for procession to the cemetery.

Murel married Mary Lydia Sluder about 1946. Mary (daughter of David Lee Sluder and Mary Cardwell) was born about 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Apr 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BUTLER - Mildred Lily (Matherly) Cole, 98, of Butler, TN was called home to be with the Lord and her devoted husband of 52 years, Everett C. "Pete" Cole and her precious daughter, Betty Sue Matherly unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

She was able to be in her home until the end which meant the world to her. Mildred was born on November 25, 1921 in Butler to the late Edward and Georgia Matherly. In addition to her husband, daughter and parents she was preceded in death by her Brothers, Guy Matherly, Murel Matherly & Elbert Matherly and sisters Bonalee Matherly, Esther Wagner & Margie Bailey. She was also preceded in death by a wonderful son-in-law, Wendell Francis and was the last living matriarch to the Cole family; which she loved and treasured dearly.

Until they meet again, she leaves behind her cherished daughter Carolyn Marie Francis of Florida and her devoted caregiver to the end, her son, Carl Everett Cole of Butler; Grandchildren Amy Jones (Mitch), Paul Francis (Kristina), Angela Matherly, Guy Matherly (Missy), Erica Southerland (Justin), Ashley Cole and Brittany Maness (Dwight). Great-Grandchildren left to cherish many memories: Sarah Peterson, Matthew Matherly (Paige), Morgan Wright, Kirsten Matherly, Kalie Matherly, Xavier Longoria, Madison Matherly, Leah Matherly, Liam Matherly, Alyssa Cain and Michael Southerland. Brother Paul Matherly (Elfreda) and sisters, Virginia Davis, Marie Williams & Sue Pierce and sister-in-law Marie Matherly; many nieces and nephews.

Mildred loved sewing and spent several years working in a drycleaner as a seamstress. She was a passionate quilter creating, giving and sharing many with her children, grandchildren, and many others throughout her life. She spent many years traveling across the country with her husband as he worked, moving her family many times on a moments' notice. In her younger years she loved gardening and canning. She and her husband hunted and cooked for many hunters in North Carolina after retirement. She loved the Lord and never missed an opportunity to tell others about Jesus. She read through her Bible yearly and loved many friends that she attended church with both at Cobbs Creek Baptist in Butler and Bethany Baptist Church, Mountain City, where she was a member.

Mildred loved her family and had a special love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also had several special caregivers who helped to keep her wish of staying in the home to the end possible: Gloria Hathorn, Gloria Leveillee, Beverly Lowe, Luvena Erwin and Tom Erwin.

The family will receive family and friends at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home in Elizabethton, TN with the service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Pastors Bryan Sheehan, her nephew, and Doug Hinshaw, a long time friend will be officiating. A graveside service and burial will follow the service at Butler Cemetery in Butler, TN. Pallbearers will be Justin Southerland, Dwight Maness, Mitch Jones, Guy Matherly, Greg Matherly, Craig Davis, Matthew Matherly and Bryan Sheehan.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Elbert "Ebb" Matherly, 82, of Butler, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from his residence.
He was born in Johnson County, Tennessee, on April 22, 1931, to the late Edward Harrison and Georgia Cress Matherly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a loving son, David Edward Matherly, two brothers, Guy Matherly and Merle Matherly; and Two Sisters: Bona Lee Matherly and Esther Matherly Wagner.
Mr. Matherly was a member and Deacon of Little Milligan Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He had worked at the Bemberg Corporation, Fish Springs Marina and retired as a Construction Worker.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Gladys Marie Campbell Matherly. One Son and daughter-in-law: Gregory Charles & Kathy Matherly of Florida. Three Daughters & Sons-in-Law: Tammy and Danny Kinser, Butler, Melanie & Andy Reed, Franklin, Tennessee, Esther & John Loyd, Butler. Seven Grandchildren: Desirae Matherly, Jamie Matherly, Gregory Matherly, Jr., John-David Loyd, Jordan Kinser, Carter Reed and Molly Reed: One Great Grandson: Sullivan Martin (Eric Martin, Father); One Brother and Sister-in-Law: Paul & Elfreida Matherly. Five Sisters: Mildred Cole, Virginia Davis and husband Junior, Margie Bailey, Marie Williams and Sue Pierce. Many loving nieces & nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 pm. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Cecil " Nick" Bradshaw, Rev. Sam Icenhour and Rev. Garry Edwards officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Music will be provided by Rev. Ronnie Campbell. Pallbearers will be selected from family members.

Willard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Loretta Cagle. Loretta (daughter of Living and Helen Lenorah Rasnick) was born on 22 Jan 1943 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Dec 2022 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Lula Dorothy Lett, "Dottie", age 81 of Elizabethton, passed away on, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Dottie was a native of Carter County and was the daughter of the late Bonnie Stout Nave and Worley Milburn Nave, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, JoAnn Rash; two brothers, Worley Nave, Jr. and James Nave; two infant twin siblings; a grandchild, Jenna Claymon and a step-granddaughter, Charlene Cox.

Dottie was a long time member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church. She cooked Wednesday night meals for the church and always participated in Bible School activities. She was a very devoted Christian even to her last days. Most of all she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always put others before herself.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, James "Broad" Lett, of the home; two sons, Phillip Claymon and wife, Michell, of Elizabethton; Gary Claymon, of Elizabethton; two step-children, Reggie Lett and wife, Kathy, of Bluff City; Sharon Russell, of Johnson City; four grandchildren, Angelia Claymon Hurley and husband, Aaron Hurley, of Piney Flats; Michael Claymon, of Elizabethton; Kelsie Butler and fiancé Spencer Feathers, of Johnson City; Leesha Whistine and significant other, Greg, of Johnson City; two great-granddaughters, Alexis Claymon and Ava Claymon, both of Piney Flats; and a sister, Della Duvall, of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews and other grandchildren also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Lett will be conducted on Friday, April 13, 2018, at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Jayson Hoagland officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Willie Horton and Mr. Aaron Hurley. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel on Friday prior to the service.

The graveside and interment service will be conducted on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 12:00 PM at East Tennessee Cemetery. Active pallbearers will Greg Garland, Spencer Feathers, Aaron Hurley, Reggie Lett, Gary Claymon, Phillip Claymon and Michael Claymon. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Schlueter, Joe Turbyfill, Silas (Si) Tester, Verlin Smith and Mike McKinney.

Worley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Della Ruth Nave Duvall, 79, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 6, 2021, at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City following a courageous battle with Alzheimers. Della was born in Carter County to the late Worley Milburn Nave and Bonnie Stout Nave.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Duvall; two brothers, Worley Nave Jr. and Robert “Jim” Nave; and two sisters, Joann Rash and Dorothy Lett.
Della retired from North American Rayon Corporation and had farmed all of her life in Carter County. She was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church and a beloved aunt to her nieces and nephews.
A graveside service to honor the life of Della Ruth Nave Duvall will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 10, at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Notes:

JoAnn Rash, 72, of Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Holston Valley Medical Center, following an extended illness. JoAnn was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Worley Milburn Nave Sr. and Bonnie Stout Nave. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Worley Nave Jr. and James Nave, and two infant twin siblings.
JoAnn was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church and a previous member of Hunter First Baptist Church. She loved all her church family of both churches and was a faithful helper with the AWANA program. Most of all she was a devoted mother and grandmother.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Lindsay Rash II and wife Tammy, of Elizabethton; her daughter, Linda McClure and husband Mitchell, of Elizabethton; three grandsons, Andrew Rash, of Seattle, Ezekiel McClure and Josh Jones, both of Elizabethton; two great-granddaughters, Kaydence Carroll and Kennedy Jones, both of Elizabethton; her sisters, Dorothy Lett and Della Duvall (her best friend), both of Elizabethton; and a special sister-in-law, Patricia Rash, of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of JoAnn Rash will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, April 18, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Rusty Verran officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, prior to the service, or at the residence of her son or daughter at anytime. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Josh Jones, Andrew Rash, Zeke McClure, Guy Horne, Gary Claymon and Billy Rash. Honorary pallbearers will be her church families and her neighbors and friends of Blue Springs and Siam Communities.

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JOHNSON CITY - Arlene Beatrice Stinson, age 73 of Johnson City, TN, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Hampton, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Carmal and Fannie Bell Glover Jackson. Arlene retired from Wal-Mart after 28 years of service. She loved baking, her family, especially her grandchildren and her dog, Charlie. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Arnold Jackson, Gene Jackson, and Joyce Woodby.

Arlene was born on January 11, 1949, in Hampton, TN. She graduated from South Greene High School in 1967. She married the love of her life, Boyd, in 1971. They welcomed Wesley in 1976 and Brian in 1978.

1 John 4:7 tells us, “God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him”. Arlene was the perfect embodiment of the love of Jesus Christ. She was kind, caring, and compassionate. Arlene was a friend to everyone she met. She was a loving wife and mother and adored her grandchildren.

Arlene is survived by her husband, Robert Boyd Stinson, sons Wesley (Danielle) and Brian (Ashley), grandchildren, Megan, Josh, McKinnley, Noah, Emily, Isaiah, Taylor, and Elin, great-grandchild, Gage, and siblings, Lois Ragno and Roy Jackson; also several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Arlene is scheduled for Friday, September 23, 2022 at Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Rev. Gary Hill officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. The funeral will begin at 1:30. Graveside services will follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends.

Notes:

HAMPTON - Marie Stout Johnson, 78, Hampton, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James M. & Maxine Campbell Stout. Marie was a 1963 graduate of Hampton High School. She retired from Quillen Rehab Hospital as an Operator. She was an avid bowler for over 25 years. She had won several trophies from several sections of the country. She also loved to fish. Marie loved to collect pocketbooks. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Sherry Ollinger and her husband J.R.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years: Dale Johnson. A daughter & son-in-law: Stephanie & Roger Godsey. Two brothers: Dennis Stout & wife Nancy, and David “Duck” Stout & wife Toni. Three sisters: Kay Stout, Vickey Tipton, and Debbie Stout. Several nieces & nephews. Her special friends: L.C. Wright and John Young.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Reba C. Ross, age 85, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Reba was a daughter of the late John B. and Winnie Cress Ornduff.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
Mrs. Ross was born in Johnson County, Tennessee, but had lived in Carter County most of her life. She was a former employee of Iodent and was the former owner and operator of Happy Hair Beauty Salon. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was also a member of the Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Don Ross, of the home; a daughter, Dena Jupin, Augusta, GA; a son, Ronn Ross and wife Donna, Valdosta, GA; one grandson, Chris Jupin and wife Anita, Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Gilbert Ornduff and wife Ann, Elizabethton, and Rufus Ornduff, Columbia, SC; four sisters, Maria Ward, Erma Nidiffer, Sharon Holmes and husband David, and Olga Rice, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Reba C. Ross will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Ron Owens and Rev. Travis Tyler, officiating.
Active pallbearers will be selected from the men of Grace Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Vivian Clark and Tammy Draper.

Notes:

Buried:
Brady M. Nave, 57, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to the late Worley M. Nave Jr. and Thelma Catherine Hardin Nave of Elizabethton. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Blanche Hardin, and a first cousin, Gary Clemmons.
Brady was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. He loved spending time with his family, especially with his wife and grandchildren.
Brady proudly served in the U.S. Army for 28 years and was a part of Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Those in addition to his mother left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Nave, of the home; a daughter, Reva Phillips and fiancé, Daniel Bates; a son, Sammy Phillips and fiancée, Tammy Wilson of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Wesley Phillips, Pheonixx Phillips and McKynlee Bates; and a special brother-in-law, Walter E. Williams (DeRhonda) of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends at Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 18. A committal service to honor the life of Brady M. Nave will be conducted Monday, July 19, at 2 p.m. in the Mountain Home National Cemetery at the New Annex (215 Heroes Drive, Mountain Home, Tn). Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Monday. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Walter Williams, Wesley Phillips, Jim Bowling, Harvey Tester and Rod Whitehead.

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ELIZABETHTON - Kristi Lea Stout Champion, 49, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born June 5, 1973 in Elizabethton. Kristie was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and East Tennessee State University. She had a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. She was a member of Big Spring Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her Maternal Grandparents: Duke & Margaret Little Arney and her Paternal Grandparents: James M. & Maxine Campbell Stout, also an aunt, Sherry Simerly a cousin Kevin Arney and a uncle Sam Humphrey.

Survivors include her husband: Randy Champion, Her Parents: Dennis & Nancy Arney Stout. Her Aunts & Uncles Betsy “Bate” Humphrey, Ken (Linda) Arney, Marie (Dale) Johnson, Kay Stout, Debbie Stout, David Stout and Vickie Tipton. Also her many dogs.