Robert Teaster

Notes:

From Nancy Casteel
There are two Teaster/Tester lines. The Johnson County, Tennessee line descends from Robert Teaster and Mary "Molly" Stone. The Watauga Co., North Carolina line descends from Samuel Teaster. We believe that Robert and Samuel may be brothers but have found no proof of this.

Robert married Mary "Molly" Stone about 1801. Mary was born about 1780. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1850 Census Johnson County, Tennessee
District 4

Richard Teaster 45 farmer
Rebecca wife 41
William M son 19
Catherine dau 16
James J son 14
Nathaniel C son 12
Robert H son 10
Richard R son 7

Richard married Rebecca Jackson on 15 Oct 1830 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca was born about 1809 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1850 Johnson County, TN Census

Household 1
Teaster William 46 M NC
Teaster Malinda 37 F VA
Teaster Andrew J. 19 M TN
Teaster Christopher C. 16 M TN
Teaster Mary 13 F TN
Teaster William J. 12 M TN
Teaster Elcany 11 M TN
Teaster Catherine 9 F TN
Teaster Elizabeth 8 F TN
Teaster Alzenia 5 F TN
Teaster Cirena 2 F TN

William married Rebecca Melinda Jackson about 1830. Rebecca was born about 1813 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married John McElyea on 10 Oct 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Larkin Morris McElyea and Mary Harris) was born about 1833 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Telitha (Tester) about 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Telitha was born about 1834 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Henry W. Tester on 27 Sep 1885 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Henry (son of Nathaniel C. Tester and Nancy McElyea) was born on 30 Aug 1840 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Apr 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married on 27 Sep 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Sarah Jackson on 17 Aug 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 10 Aug 1847 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Mar 1915 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married Robert D. Tester on 17 Mar 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Nathaniel C. Tester and Nancy McElyea) was born on 30 Mar 1843 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Mar 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christopher married Sarah McElyea on 12 Oct 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Larkin Morris McElyea and Mary Harris) was born in 1834 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christopher married Lucinda Trivette on 9 Dec 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucinda (daughter of James Wilburn Trivette and Elizabeth Shupe) was born on 15 Jan 1846 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Jul 1925 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Lower Harman Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah E. Wilson about 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1835 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Larkin Morris McElyea about 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Larkin (son of Patrick Henry McElyea, Jr. and Sarah Cook) was born in 1807 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alzenia married Landon Henry McElyea on 23 Mar 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Landon (son of Larkin Morris McElyea and Mary Harris) was born about 1843 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dry Hill Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johnson married Loretta Ellen J. Forrester on 12 Apr 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Loretta (daughter of Andrew Forrester and Pheobe C. Proffitt) was born on 3 Dec 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jun 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married John R. Forrester on 25 Dec 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married Robert Alex Tester on 28 Apr 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Sarah (Tester)) was born on 26 Apr 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Jacob I. Neatherly on 14 Feb 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jacob was born about 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Vincent Morefield. James (son of Harriet Morefield) was born about 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martha E. "Mattie" Brown on 18 Jun 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of John Brown and Margaret Brown) was born about 1862 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Vergie Tester about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Vergie was born about 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

George married Viola Susan Vanover about 1907. Viola was born on 25 Aug 1888 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 28 Jan 1922 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Onks Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Rosa Nell Dulaney on 30 Mar 1929 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Rosa was born on 3 Sep 1903 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 27 Sep 1998 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Walter Neatherly about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Daniel Neatherly and Saraphine Arnold) was born in May 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 1966 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert and Lottie Tester's children were raised by their grand parents, William H. and Atha Proffitt.

Robert married Lottie Proffitt on 26 Sep 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lottie (daughter of William Harrison Proffitt and Atha S. Forrester) was born on 22 Jun 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Feb 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Julia Katharine Proffitt on 25 Aug 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Pleasant Palmer Proffitt and Atha Louisa Forrester) was born on 7 Feb 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jun 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greene Community Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Carolyn McBride about 1882. Carolyn (daughter of Hiram McBride and Mary Hervey Farthing) was born on 24 Oct 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jul 1941 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Greene Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elmina Elizabeth "Mina" Smith about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elmina was born on 28 Mar 1874 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 28 May 1968 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Rebecca J. Jackson on 7 Aug 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Andrew Jackson and Lucinda Dornbush) was born about 1870 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sabra married Noah Michael Dowell about 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Noah (son of Thomas Potter and Jinsy L. Dowell) was born about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anderson married Sarah C. "Sallie" Main about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Nathaniel Houston Main and Eliza J. Fletcher) was born about 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Malissie Jane Fritts on 15 Feb 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Malissie was born on 22 Nov 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jun 1923 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lynnhurst Cemetery, , Knox County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret Louise Greenwell on 12 Jul 1896 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Margaret (daughter of John Davis Greenwell and Naomi Caroline Duncan) was born on 25 Aug 1875 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 9 Dec 1908 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Edna Cordelia Stine after 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edna (daughter of James Stines and Mary Elizabeth McCloud) was born about 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Dec 1957 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dry Hill Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

William married Mary Alice Main on 10 Dec 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Nathaniel Houston Main and Eliza J. Fletcher) was born about 1880; died on 18 Mar 1943 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greene Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ollie married Robert Fate Pardue about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of William F. Pardue and Mary Catherine Hodges) was born in May 1889 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 28 Jan 1951 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lottie married George W. Dunn on 10 Nov 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of James Emanuel Dunn and Rebecca E. Main) was born on 25 Mar 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Mar 1967 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, April 26, 1967
Wilburn Floyd Morefield. . .
Wilburn Floyd Morefield, age 78, Mountain City, died at the Grayson Hotel Monday at 6 p.m.
Mr. Morefield was a native of Johnson County. He was a retired farmer. He was the son of the late James B. and Ellen McElyea Morefield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lona, who died March 7, 1960. He was a member of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Junior, Portsmouth, Va., and Burl, Deep Gap, N.C.; three daughters, Mrs. Kate Walker, Neva, Mrs. Verna Mae Greer, Troutville, Va., Mrs. Crete Proffitt, Salem, Va.; two brothers, W.W. Morefield, Neva, J.G. Morefield, Lewiston, Idaho; four sisters, Mrs. Zola Moody, Mountain City, Mrs. Carie Mae Proffitt, Mrs. Ivaree Arnold and Mrs. Rena Hambo, all of Neva; and 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. from the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. H.C. Price and Rev. D.C. Byrd officiating. Pallbearers will be friends and neighbors and flower bearers will be ladies of the church and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (today) at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Morefield cemetery.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Wilburn married Lona Forrester about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lona was born about 1891; died on 7 Mar 1960 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morefield Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Catharine "Maggie" Furches about 1916. Margaret was born about 1890 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Addie married Edward Boone Moody on 6 Nov 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of John Moody and Mary (Moody)) was born on 27 Jun 1891 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ivalee married Daniel D. Arnold about 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Daniel A. Arnold and Martha Caroline Kidd) was born on 17 Dec 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1979 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Nellie Raydell about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nellie was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Bessie Sherril Taylor on 11 Apr 1931 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Bessie (daughter of Isaac Caswell Taylor, Jr. and Nannie Cornelia Johnson) was born about 1907 in , , Tennessee, ; died about 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Juanita married Dennis Franklin Ball about 1930 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Dennis (son of John H. Ball and Margaret Melvina Adams) was born on 19 Nov 1909 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Feb 1967 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in McCarty Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Bryant. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marjorie Stump, age 98, of 288 WE Neatherly Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011, after a brief illness in the Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center, 919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, Tennessee.

Ms. Stump was the daughter of the late W.L. and Ellen Tester Neatherly. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Paul Stump, in 1992; Two brothers, Earl Neatherly and James R. Neatherly; Two sisters, Christine E. Morefield and Mabel C. Gentry.

She is survived by two sisters, Mary Barker, of Mountain City, Tennessee, and Peggy Fleenor, of Bristol, Virginia; four nieces; and one nephew.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2011, in the East Side Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Mr. Dwayne Dickson officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the funeral service.

Due to inclement weather there will not be a formal graveside service. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

At other times friends may call at the home of Mary Barker, 240 WE Neatherly Road, Mountain City, Tennessee. A special "Thank You" from the family to the staff of Mountain City Care Center

Marjorie married Paul Stump about 1933. Paul (son of William B. Stump and Nancy C.) was born about 1910 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died about 1992 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY - Mary J.(Neatherly) Barker, age 96, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. She was born December 14, 1920, in Johnson County TN to the late Walter Neatherly and Ellen Tester Neatherly. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert 'RJ' Barker, three sisters, Mable C. Gentry, Marjorie Stump and Christine E. Morefield, brothers, James Neatherly and Earl Neatherly.

Mary graduated high school in Mendota, VA. She worked at Monroe Calculating Machines of Bristol, Virginia for 20 years until its closing. She was a housewife and loved being with her family and will be missed by all who knew her. Mary was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister, Peggy Fleenor of Bristol, VA, four nieces; Linda Rhyne and Josephine Agrillo of Sebastian, FL; Donna Chavis of Columbia SC and Judy Housewright of Mt Carmel, TN, one nephew, Jack Morefield of Newbern, NC, good friends and neighbors Carolyn and Danny Eller.

Funeral service for Mary will be Thursday April 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. from Mountain City Funeral Home with Preacher David Burton to officiate. Graveside service and burial will follow from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Grindstaff, Danny Grindstaff, Rick Moore and friends of the family. Honorary pallbearers are men of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Mary married Robert J. Barker about 1941. Robert was born on 3 Jan 1911; died on 28 Jun 1998 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Kate Arnold on 12 Mar 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 15 Mar 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Feb 2007 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Locust Gap Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Madge McCurry about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Madge was born on 19 Jun 1920; died on 19 Jan 2004; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Coy married Nellie Jack Mink about 1950. Nellie was born on 20 Apr 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Aug 1991 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Joseph Paul Walker about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of William Roby Walker and Sally Delray Stout) was born on 30 Apr 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daughter of William McDonald "Mack" Tester and Elmina "Mina" Elizabeth Smith Tester.
Married (1) Charles Edgar Franks Harvey on 24 Dec 1921 in Wooster, OH.
Married (2) Francis Behney Gerhart on 16 Sep 1928 in Wayne Co., OH.

Akron Beacon Journal Monday, June 21, 1971 pB9 col 1
Emma Gerhart Of Barberton
BARBERTON - Mrs. Emma J. Gerhart, 75, of 683 W. Paige av. died Sunday at the Wayside Farm nursing home in Peninsula after a long illness.
Born in Boone, N.C., Mrs. Gerhart lived 55 years in Barberton and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple.
She leaves a son, Donald J. Harvey, Barberton; three brothers, Ross Tester, Rittman, Ira Tester, Butler, Tenn., and Claude Tester, Johnson City, Tenn.; five sisters, Mrs. Cora Ward, Johnson City, Mrs. Pearl Williams, Elizabethton, Tenn., Mrs. Bessie Williams, Conway, S.C., Mrs. Dorothy Hood, Tampa, Fla., and Fronia Tester, Butler, and one grandchild.

Carl married Jennie V. Ward about 1916. Jennie (daughter of Lorenzo Dow Ward and Martha Jane Presnell) was born on 15 Aug 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 19 Jan 1998 in Calhoun County, , , Florida; was buried in H. Warren Smith Memorial Cemetery, , Duval County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Kate. Mary was born about 1935; died about 1977; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Minnie Ellen Gregg. Minnie (daughter of Columbus M. Gragg and Nancy Cordelia Anderson) was born on 28 Jan 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Feb 1994 in , Louisa County, Virginia, ; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa County, Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Hazel Cannon on 26 Apr 1937 in Washington, , , . Hazel (daughter of John Arthur Cannon and Filda South) was born on 3 Mar 1916 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Feb 2004 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maston married Arizona Payne on 4 Oct 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Arizona (daughter of James C. Payne and Mary J. "Mollie" Leonard) was born on 11 Sep 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Aug 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Cliner A. Tester, 71 of 1007 Clinchfield St. died Saturday in Johnson City Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

Mr. Tester was a native of Johnson County and was the son of the late Andrew and Rebecca Jackson Tester. He was employed by Clinchfield Railroad for 25 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Westview Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Myrtle Ford Tester; two sons, Floyd of Indianapolis, Ind., and Bobby of Johnson City, Tenn., two daughter, Mrs. Paul Smith of Johnson City and Mrs. Harold Foster of Jonesboro.

Cliner married Myrtle Laura Ford about 1922 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle was born on 24 Feb 1906 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 May 1993 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Snow's Chapel, Knob Creek Road, Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irma married William Lewis on 24 Dec 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Callie married Charles Clinton "Charlie" Hamby on 22 Oct 1915 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Wiley Gordon Hamby and Hannah Elizabeth Potter) was born on 22 May 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 27 May 1969 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milborn married Maggie Tester on 27 Aug 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Maggie was born about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1963 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married David Carter Potter on 5 Sep 1917 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . David was born on 29 Jul 1876 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 Mar 1953 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zildia married Joseph Brownlow Main on 22 Jun 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Joseph B. Main and Rebecca Amanda Dunn) was born on 26 Nov 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Sep 1964 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blanch married Paul Morefield on 2 Apr 1926 in Lee County, , , Virginia. Paul (son of Roderick R. Morefield and Mary "Polly" Forrester) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lloyd Gray Blevins. Lloyd was born on 2 Nov 1907 in , Wise County, Virginia, ; died on 6 Aug 1976 in , Macomb County, Michigan, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William C. Tester, 92, 919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, formerly of 1091 Sandy Road, Mountain City, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002 at the Mountain City Care Center after an extended illness. Mr. Tester was a native of Johnson County and a son of the late Stacy and Alice Mains Tester. He was a member of Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Dollie Triplett Tester, September 24, 1965, one son, Billy Glenn Tester, April 8, 1945; one daughter, Arlene Tester Burgess, July 7, 1999; two grandsons, Terry Marilock, May 1997, and D.C. Burgess, July 1983; two brothers, Jack and Robert Tester; four sisters, Zilda Mains, Connie McElyea, Lucy Arnold, and Blanche Morefield.
Survivors include five daughters; Margie Trivette, of Bristol; Christine and husband Jack Marilock, of Kingsport; Jean Lewis, of Mountain City; Lois Tester, of Mountain City; Joyce and husband, Jack Bradley, of Butler; two sons, Robert "Bob" and wife, Mary Tester, of Trade; Dennis and wife Jeannie Tester, of Trade; two sisters, Nell and husband, Duff Arnold, of Mountain City; Sally Blevins, of Michigan; one brother, George Tester of Haver De Grace, Maryland; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services for William Claude Tester will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2002 at the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Lewis and Rev. Frank Woods officiating. Music will be provided by Danny Rhymer and Jerry Horne. Family and friends are ask to meet at the Hux-Lipford funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2002 to go in procession to Pleasant Grove cemetery for graveside services and interment at 11 a.m.

William married Dollie Mae Triplett on 8 Oct 1932 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Dollie was born on 21 Oct 1912; died on 24 Sep 1965 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Lucy Evelyn Pierce on 31 Oct 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucy was born on 6 Mar 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 1999 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Irene Pardue, age 82, of 919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 25, 2005 at the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Johnson County, Tennessee, Irene was born on December 6, 1922 to the late Robert Fayette Pardue and Ollie Belle Tester Pardue. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by two sisters: Maude Lee Arnold and Lucille Dunn and six brothers; Walter, Paul, Hugh, Ulysses, Shelton and Bruce Pardue. She was a member of Roans Creek Baptist Church. Irene enjoyed her family, friends and taking care of others when needed.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and two sisters-in-law.
Funeral Services for Irene Pardue will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2005 from the Hux-Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Monroe Cooke to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the Roan Creek Baptist Church Choir. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, prior to Services, at the Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside Services and Interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 28 from the Rainbow Cemetery. Family and Friends are asked to assemble by 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, at the Rainbow Cemetery for Services.

Notes:

Maudlee Arnold, age 74, of 605 Claude Warren Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2004 at the Watauga Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Shouns, Tennessee, she was born on March 6, 1930 to the late Robert Fate Pardue and Ollie Belle Tester Pardue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ray Arnold; one sister, Lucille Dunn and five brothers, Hugh Pardue, Wiley Pardue, Paul Pardue, Walter Pardue and Bruce Pardue. Maudlee was a homemaker and a member of the Rainbow Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Arnold; three sons, Bobby Ray Arnold and wife Maxine, Eugene Arnold and wife Debbie and Mike Arnold and wife Donna; one sister, Irene Pardue, all of Mountain City, TN; one brother, Ulysses Pardue of Kennett Square, PA; eight grandchildren, Josh Arnold, Erick Arnold, Ethan Arnold, Brian Arnold and wife Lisa, Christie Atwood and husband Tracy, Phil Arnold and wife Wendy, Mike Essick, Jessie Essick and six great grandchildren, Kendra Arnold, Caden Arnold, Tracy Arnold, Dalton Atwood, Zack Arnold and Nate Arnold. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services for MaudLee will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 from the Rainbow Baptist Church with Pastor Harold Danner, Pastor Greg Thompson and Pastor J.C. Greene to officiate.
Graveside Services and Interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2004 from the Rainbow Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rainbow Baptist Church prior to Services.

Maude married Albert Rhea Arnold about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Albert (son of Jessie H. S. Arnold and Callie Emma Viola Payne) was born on 26 May 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 May 2002 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rainbow Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Joseph Graydon Icenhour on 5 Jun 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of John Arthur Icenhour and Catharine Elizabeth Moretz) was born on 29 Mar 1898 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 15 Feb 1998 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shouns United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ellen married Lester Paul Hodges about 1930. Lester was born about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frances Eastridge, age 96, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hacker Eastridge, her parents, Lottie Tester Dunn and George Dunn, sisters Jane Hodge, Pauline Icenhour, Opal Woodward, Lynn Payne, Ann Drinnon, brother, Raymond Dunn and son-in-law, Dennis Burgess.

Survivors include her four children, Kate Burgess, Nancy Eastridge, Junior and wife, Patricia Eastridge, Patti Clark, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Special friends were Ann Pennington, Phyllis Rominger, Linda Pardue and Pastor David Hankal.

After retiring from Burlington Industries, Frances and Hacker enjoyed "taking trips" with family. Some of their favorite places to visit were Hungry Mother Park, Backbone Rock, Tweetsie, and Carowinds. They also loved to visit out of state relatives. After she became a widow in 1985, Frances joined Senior Citizens and enjoyed quilting and taking trips with them.

Frances was a member of Roan Creek Baptist Church and attended regularly as long as her health permitted. She enjoyed crafts such as sewing, quilting, crocheting and making dolls. In her later years, she loved to work word search puzzles. Frances loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were her pride and joy and she loved to spoil them.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 3pm in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Hankal officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm – 3 pm prior to services at Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel. Graveside service and interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.

Active Pallbearers will be Johnny Eastridge, David Eastridge, Shane Snyder, Andrew Hensley, Bob Heck, and Willie Arnold. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Roan Creek Baptist Church.

Francis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Morefield - MOUNTAIN CITY
MOUNTAIN CITY — Mr. William Carroll Morefield, age 86, of 919 Medical Park Drive, and formerly of Hamby Lane, Mountain City, died Sunday morning, August 22, 2004, at Mountain City Care Center Born in Johnson County Nov. 3, 1917, he was a son of the late William Webster and Margaret Furches Morefield. Mr. Morefield was a farmer and had worked as a night watchman at Blue Ridge Shoe. William was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a former Sunday school teacher. Surviving are: one daughter, Anita Bentley and husband Rev. David Bentley; two sons, Howard Morefield and wife Linda, and Jerry Morefield and wife Paulette, all of Mountain City; one brother, Jasper Morefield of Mountain City; three sisters, Opal Dunn and Anna Mae Hackney, both of Mountain City, and Helen Morefield of Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren, Donna Fritts, Danny and Brian Morefield, and Josh Bentley, all of Mountain City; and five great-grandchildren, Brooke Hutchinson, Alex Morefield, Samantha Morefield, Tyler Morefield and Makala Fritts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Miller Morefield, one brother, Charles Morefield, one sister, Naomi Wallace, and one grandson, Eric Morefield. Funeral services for Mr. William Carroll Morefield will be conducted Monday evening at 8 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. James Norman and Rev. David Bentley. The family will receive friends at the church from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. At other times, friends may call at the home of Rev. David and Anita Bentley, 221 Hamby Lane, Mountain City, or the home of Howard and Linda Morefield, 1127 Cold Springs Road, Mountain City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, in care of Bill Wilson, 3310 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, TN. Graveside services and burial for Mr. William Carroll Morefield will be conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Frank Johnson. Pallbearers will be Sam and Alfred Wilson, Richard Fritts, Larry Dunn, John and Mark Bentley, and Danny and Brian Morefield. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jim Powell, Earl Shull and Dayton Shoemake. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home is serving the Morefield family.

Anna married Byrom Wilson Hackney on 22 Nov 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Byrom (son of Thomas Gordon Hackney and Edith E. Bumgardner) was born on 2 Jun 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1995 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LAKELAND, Fla. — Opal Lee Dunn, age 87, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Mountain City, TN, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012.

She was a daughter of the late William Webster Morefield and Margaret Catherine Furches Morefield. Ms. Dunn was a member of Vaught's Gap Baptist Church and her hobbies included sewing, quilting and needlework.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley J. Dunn; son Willie B. Dunn; grandson, Michael Dunn; sisters: Naomi Wallace, Anna Mae Hackney and Helen Morefield; and brothers: Carroll Morefield, Jasper Morefield and Charles Morefield.

Ms. Dunn is survived by three daughters: Shelby Jean Bailey and husband, Jack, of Lakeland, FL, Amy Henson and husband, Eddie, of Mountain City, TN, and Lora Ann Slemp, of Johnson City, TN; one son: Larry Dunn and wife, Debbie, of Mountain City, TN; grandchildren: Angie Skinner, of Lakeland, FL, Matthew Norris and Bobby Joe Dunn, both of Mountain City, TN, Jamie Dunn and Cody Dunn, both of Richmond, VA, Junior Henson, of Hampton, TN, and Brandon Henson, of Laurel Bloomery, TN; great grandchildren: Kaylea Skinner, Mason Skinner, Elizabeth Norris, Tyler Norris, Paige Norris, Aden Dunn, Elijah Dunn, Elijah Henson and Rylee Henson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Opal Lee Dunn will be conducted Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. from Vaught's Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Johnson, Rev. David Bentley and Rev. Rick Thomason officiating. Music will be under the direction of Cheri Jo and Tony Potter.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012, from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home.

Graveside service and interment will be held in Sunset Memorial Park Saturday, January 7, 2012, following the funeral service. Active pallbearers will be Randy Pardue, Matthew Norris, Bobby Joe Dunn, Don Hassenrick, Cliff Dunn, Roby Dunn and Howard Morefield. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Ray Morefield, Johnny Arnold, Jack Bailey, Eddie Henson and Keith Smith.

Opal married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blanche married Selmer Gale Eggers on 8 Jan 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Selmer (son of Robert Roy Eggers and Nancy Maud South) was born on 14 Sep 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Nov 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Ruby Kate Wilson on 4 Sep 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruby (daughter of William Clyde Wilson and Dollie Belle Arnold) was born on 15 Apr 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Miss Jennie Lee Moody, age 93, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Pine Ridge Care Center of Elizabethton, Tennessee. She was a Johnson County native, born on March 9, 1924 to the late Edward and Zola Morefield Moody. In addition to her parents, Jen was preceded in death by brothers Hugh and Dean Moody and sisters, Blanche Eggers, Ruth Taylor and Eula Taylor.

Jen was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church but most recently attend Victory Chapel Baptist Church as long as her health allowed.

Those left to cherish her memories include two sisters: Mary Ellen Greer of Elizabethton, Tennessee and Lola Mae Pardue of Gray, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Jennie Lee Moody will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Stout officiating. The family will receive friends from1:30 – 2:30 p.m. prior to the funeral. Music will be under the direction of John Brookshire and Sue Baird.

Graveside service and interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Eggers, Ronnie Greer, Garry Shelton, Larry Shelton, Will Taylor, Bill Moody, Jim Moody, Danny Moody, Levi Shelton and Dwayne Duffield.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Pine Ridge Care and Signature Health for all of their compassionate care and kindness shown to Jen and her family.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lola Mae Pardue, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, November 24, 2021 at Signature Health Care of Elizabethton. She was born October 7, 1929, in Leona Mines, VA to the late Edward Boone Moody and Zola Morefield Moody. In addition to her parents, Lola Mae was preceded in death by her husband Fred Pardue; son, Garry Shelton; sisters, Blanche Eggers, Ruth Taylor, Eula Taylor, Jennie Lee Moody, and brothers, Hugh and Dean Moody.

Lola Mae cooked in various restaurants through the years and at Boone Trail Dairy Bar for the Ashley’s until it closed. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Larry Shelton; grandchildren, Levi Shelton, Katti Nelson, Dwayne Duffield, Jennifer Winters; several great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ellen Greer of Elizabethton, TN, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Richard Stout officiating.
The graveside service and burial will follow from the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Levi Shelton, Dwayne Duffield, Bryson Duffield, Will Taylor, Michael Nelson and Jordan Jones.

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John Norman Tester, of 236 Willow Circle, Mountain City, TN, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer at the Johnson City Medical Center on February 20, 2015.
He was born in Neva, Tennessee, on July 20, 1940 to Henry Clay and Nellie Raydell Tester. He lived several years in Kingsport, Tennessee, and later lived in Mountain City, where he graduated from Johnson County High School in 1958.
Upon graduation he entered the U.S. Army and retired in 1979 as an SFC. His commendations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Army Commendation, Good Conduct, National Defense, RVN Gallantry Cross and Meritorious Service among others.
He was a member of the Taylorsville Lodge 243 F&AM Freemasons. After retirement from the U.S. Army, he worked several years for the Johnson County Sheriff's Department and at the Northeast Correctional Center, where he retired as a Sergeant.
An avid sports enthusiast, he coached Little League football and also was an assistant coach at Johnson County Middle School for several winning seasons.
But most importantly he was a Christian and family man. He served as an elder at the Mountain City Presbyterian Church for many years and was much loved by his church family.
He had many interesting hobbies, the last of which was "Norm's Coca-Cola Room," where he enjoyed many sunny and happy visits with family and friends.
Norm always cherished living at home in the mountains of Johnson County and his home was his haven and heaven on earth.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Mary Lou Meade and Josephine Meade.
Survivors include his wife of forty-seven years, Sherry Tester; son, Tim Tester and wife, Barbara, of Bristol, VA; daughter, Bridget Wagner and husband, Shannon, of Fernandina Beach, FL; one grandson, USAF Staff Sgt. Michael Westberry; six granddaughters, Brittney Westberry, Brooke Westberry, Madison Tester, Natalie, Carly and Isabella Wagner; two great-grandchildren, Kyleigh and Ariona. Also surviving are three nephews, one niece, and several cousins, as well as a very special mother-in-law, Stella Blankenbeckler.
Services will be conducted at the Mountain City Presbyterian Church on Tuesday February 24, 2015, at 7:00 PM. Officiating ministers will be Rev. Warren Stewart, Dr. Thomas R. Peake, and Rev. James Swoager. Masonic funeral rites will be provided by the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge. Music will be provided by Lois Dunn and Brandy Bowers.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the church.
Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday February 25, 2015, at 1:00 PM at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery, with military honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be James Blankenbeckler, Dr. James Shine, Dr. Flint Gray, Bill Brookshire, Rudd Martin Jr., Frank Osborne Jr., Bob Heck, Doran Swift, men of the Mountain City Presbyterian Church and neighborhood men of Willow Circle. Active pallbearers will be Jerry White, Joe Winebarger, Greg Meade, David Shepherd, Rick Courtner, Kenny Osborne and Joey Falls.

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JOHNSON CITY - Dorothy Sue Ingram, 84, Johnson City passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Carter County and was a daughter of the late Richard Paul Tester and Bessie Sheryl Taylor Tester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Ted Fields; a brother, William Franklin Tester; a sister, Wanda Jean Adams; a son-in-law, Bobby Estep and a grandson, Ted Gregg.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Edward Ingram; her children, Martin Jerome Fields and wife, Bridget of Norfolk, VA, Roger Lyle Fields and wife, Becky of Norfolk, Debra Gayle Estep of Dungannon, VA, Mary Anne Fann and husband, Matt of Mosheim, TN, Tammy Cheryl Brown and husband, Charles of Glen Burney, MD and her step-son, Bobby Joe Ingram of Berlin, MD; two sisters, Mary Shirley and her husband, Wayne of Johnson City and Marie Hopson of Unicoi; fourteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Dorothy will be conducted at 6:00 PM Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Rev. Kenneth Grindstaff officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:30 PM until the service hour. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends.

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PEARL RIVER, LA - Larry C. Tester, a longtime resident of Pearl River, LA, passed away on August 18, 2021 at the age of 75. He was a native of Johnson City, TN, born on August 13, 1946 to his loving parents, the late Bert Tester and Madge McCurry Tester. Larry is the brother of Albert Tester of Palm Bay, FL. and Carolyn Huffine of Jonesborough TN. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Dr. Sarah A. Tester who passed in Dec. 2020.

Larry graduated from East Tennessee State University where he received a B.S. degree in Mathematics. Upon graduation, Larry served in the United States Army. After his service to his country, he worked for four different companies across the country including several years with BCBS in Chattanooga, TN. Larry retired from Ochsner Health Care in New Orleans as their Chief Security Officer.

After retirement, Larry enjoyed his membership with the Slidell Coffee Club and its many members, editor of neighborhood newsletter and volunteer work with various groups and organizations. He attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Slidell.

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Patricia Janice Gregg, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Franklin Woods Select Specialty Hospital. She was born November 09, 1934 to the late Ira Tester and Minnie Ellen Gregg Tester. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by sister Coleen Rader, and brother Jim Tester. She was Valedictorian of the first nursing class thru Johnson County Memorial Hospital, her places of employment included Staff Nurse at Johnson County Memorial Hospital, Office Nurse with DR Fred Wampler, Dr Gary Hullquist, Charge Nurse Mountain City Nursing Home. Gordon House Elete home for adults, Staff Nurse Orange County Nursing Home, and Charge Nurse for Louisea Nursing home. She was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed Bird watching, and Flower Gardening.

Those left to cherish her memories include: her sons; Michael Gregg (Eva) Mtn City, TN. Jesse Gregg (Misty) Mtn City, TN. Terry Gregg (Faye) Butler, TN. Brother Bill Tester, Lorain, OH. 5 Grandchildren, & 7 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great, Great, Grandchildren, Special Friends Nichole Campbell, Anlou Price, Peggy Johnson, and Phyllis Lipford. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Patrice married Thurston Basil Gregg about 1952. Thurston (son of Rex Gregg and Doxsie) was born on 27 Sep 1928; died on 20 Jan 2005; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Liz was born Sarah Elizabeth Tester to Claude Tester and Hazel Cannon Tester November 29th, 1937, in a cabin in Butler, Tennessee. She departed this life as a resident in Avenir Memory Care on October 19th, 2019.

Liz and her parents and sister lived in Butler until 1944 when they moved to Johnson City, TN, where Liz graduated from Science Hill High School in 1956 and went to Berea College, KY, on a nursing scholarship receiving her BSN in nursing in June 1960.

Liz served as a nurse in many venues during her 42 years of service, including an instructor in two nursing schools, teaching Okinawan nurses for two years, being a public health nurse, a psychiatric nurse, and a certified substance abuse counselor. She had a mission circle named after her by her home Baptist Church and was ordained Elder by Hopwood Christian Church in Johnson City.

Liz is survived by her husband of 59 years, Vance Penley Davis; her three sons, Jeffrey Neil Davis, born in Berea, KY, Gregory Litton Davis, born on Okinawa, and Thadd Alan Davis, born in Charleston, SC. ; her sister, Frankie Anne Tester of Naples, FL; her daughters-in-law, Billie Davis, and Kelley Edge Davis; Grandchildren, Sarah Caitlin Rueff, William Penley Davis, Darius Fragopoulos Davis, 'Hristina Belle Davis, and Evelyn Isabel Davis, and great-granddaughter Aya Laclaira Vanlandingham.

Liz loved gardening and raised many flowers and bushes around her houses. She loved animals and raised and cared for many dogs and cats. She loved to travel and hike and take pictures. She was a singer, being part of quartets, choirs and soloists, especially in church.

It was Liz's wish to be cremated. A memorial service to honor her memory will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 9, 2019, in the Hopwood Christian Church, 109 Hopwood Lane, Milligan College, TN 37682.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Alzheimer's Association, Smokey Mtn Hospice in Knoxville, TN and to the Sarah Elizabeth Tester Scholarship of Berea College, Ky. Details on the Tetrick funeral website.

Family/Spouse: Rev. Dr. Vance Penley Davis. Vance (son of Living and Living) was born on 6 Jul 1938 in , Buncombe County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 Oct 2022. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Elva Dugger on 15 Aug 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elva was born about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bobby Dayton Tester, 53, of 1007 Clinchfield, St., died Monday, April 9, 1990 in Johnson City Memorial Hospital.

He was a son of Myrtle Ford Tester of Johnson City and the late Cliner A. Tester.

Mr. Tester was employed as a cook at Peerless Steakhouse and also worked at Tennessee Motors.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo Ellen Tester of Johnson City, Three sons- Bobby and Randy Tester also of Johnson City and Steve Tester of Erwin; two daughter, Cathy Cooper of Unicoi and Kim Carroll of Johnson City; one brother, Floyd Tester of Cleveland and two sister, Louise Amitha nd Mary Sue Miller, both of Johnson City, Tennessee. *Source=- The Johnson City Press, April 10, 1990, Page 2

Burial was in Monte Vista Burial Park; pallbearers were Carlyle Love, Tony Love, Bobby Willi, Larry Osborne, Earl Cooper and David Kelly.

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JONESBOROUGH - Mary Sue Miller, 82, Jonesborough passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 in the Center on Aging in Erwin. She was a native of Washington County and was a daughter of the late Cliner and Myrtle Ford Tester. Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and was a member of the Keystone Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold J. Foster and her second husband, Bill Miller; also several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her two sons, Harold Foster Jr. and his wife, Sandra of Gate City, Virginia and Michael L. Foster of Jonesborough; his grandchildren, Michael T. Foster and wife, Melissa of Jonesborough, Harold Jack Foster and wife, Misty of Knoxville, Nathan Foster of Jonesborough and Brett Foster of Elizabethton; several great-grandchildren including, Deanna, Colton and Rosa Foster; sister-in-law, Edith Foster; niece, Vikki Foster Bryant; nephew, Darrell Foster.

Visitation for Mrs. Miller will be conducted from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Cherokee Independent Freewill Baptist Church, Spice Hollow Road, Johnson City. Inurnment will follow at 4:00 PM in Snow Memorial Church Cemetery, Knob Creek Road.

Bonnie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Christine Virginia Hamby Hicks, 74, of Gray, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at her residence.

Born in Gray, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Callie Dowell Hamby.

She was a loving wife and mother who dedicated her life to her husband and children. She was a very caring person to everyone who met her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Devon Hicks; sisters: Bonnie Cash, Inez Caudle; brothers: Wiley Hamby, Simon Hamby, David Hamby, Charles Hamby and Wade Hamby.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Roy William Hicks, of Gray; four daughters: Pam Feathers, of Johnson City, Cynthia Ann Torbett, of Gray, Peggy Laws, of Johnson City, and Nancy Marie Cox, of Gray; two sons: James William Hicks, of Gray, and Roy Allen Hicks, of Johnson City; sister: Thelma Ruland, of PA; brother: Luke Hamby, of Johnson City; grandchildren: Chris Campbell, Shannon Buchannon, Scott Hicks, Sheri Hicks, Clinton Torbett, Wesley Laws, Hannah Cox, James Hicks, Cody Hicks and Noah; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday at 8:00 PM in the Sunrise chapel with Rev. Adam Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM prior to the service. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Mrs. Hicks grandsons. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 to go in procession.

Christine married Roy William "Jim" Hicks on 20 May 1953 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Roy (son of Roy Bell Hicks and Ethel Mae Lyle) was born about 1930 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milton married Ann Bryant about 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ann (daughter of Sam Bryant and Buelah R. Michael) was born on 2 Jul 1936 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Feb 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kathleen Potter Hatley Hodges, 87, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her residence.

She was born to the late David Carter Potter and Hattie McElyea Potter in the old town of Butler, TN. At the age of 12, their family home was taken when the Watauga Lake was built. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hodges.

She was known as a sweet, generous, kind, loving woman who loved her family. She worked very hard in her life, raising eight children during hard times. She, however, considered herself a blessed person. She loved to bake, decorate and clean her home. Kathleen also had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing gospel songs and going to church. Most of all, she loved her Lord.

Kathleen worked at the Glove Plant in Mountain City, the IRC/TRW in Boone, NC, and the Chetola Resort, Blowing Rock, NC.

Kathleen was preceded in death by seven sisters; Ethel, Eula, Mildred, Doris, Ruth, Betty and Dorothy; three brothers, Bud, Marion, and James. She was first married to Clifford Dan Hatley "Buckeye Hatley." They had eight children: Betty, Gary, Michael (Wuzzy), Susie, Janice, Kathy Jo, Randy and Denny. She later married Roy Hodges and had one stepson Kelly Hodges from Foscoe, NC. She had 11 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and great great great grandchildren.

A Service to Celebrate the life of Kathleen will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, TN with Rev. Ray Greene and Pastor Eric Cornett officiating. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service.

A graveside service and interment will follow at the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Maude married Clifford Dan Hatley on 29 Oct 1951 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Clifford (son of John Alvin Hatley and Minnie Ethel Arnold) was born on 30 Mar 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 1990 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married Roy Reece Hodges on 18 Sep 1982 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . Roy (son of Roy Leonard Hodges and Rosa Belle Townsend) was born on 29 Jun 1943 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 16 Dec 2020 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Allen Clyde Mains, Sr., 94, of Toughkenamon, passed away on April 27, 2015 at Jennersville Regional Hospital, West Grove.
He was the husband of the late Marie Ward Mains.
Born in Shouns, TN he was the son of the late Brownlow and Zilda Tester Mains.
Clyde was a veteran of the US Army and served in WWII.
He was a retired carpenter. Clyde was a member of the Wm W. Fahey Post 491 American Legion, Kennett Square. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, watching Eagle football games and NASCAR.
He is survived by one son, Allen C. Mains, Jr. (Evelyn) of Landenberg; one daughter, Sherry Potter (Donald) of Lincoln University; two grandchildren, Donald Potter, Jr. (Jeannie), and Tina Pairo (Larry); and four great-grandchildren, Timmy, Shelby, Alexis, and Donny.
He was preceded in death by two brother, William Mains and Charles Mains.
Funeral services will be held 1 pm, Saturday, May 2, at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St. Oxford, PA, where friends and family may visit from 12-1 pm.
Interment with full military honors will be in Homeville Cemetery, Cochranville.

Family/Spouse: Betty Ann Barker. Betty was born on 3 Dec 1929; died on 12 May 2014 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lois C Tester, age 84, of 1091 Sandy Road, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born April 10, 1938 in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late William Claude Tester and Dottie Mae Triplet Tester. She enjoyed cooking, bird watching and gardening. She attended First Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Bob Tester; sisters, Margie Trivette, Christine Morelock, Ella Jean Lewis and Arlene Burgess.

Her survivors include two daughters, Winola Perkins (Terry) and Ginger Norris both of Mountain City. Two sons Jeff Tester (Dreama) of Butler and Dennis (Pug) Tester of Mountain City; Sister, Joyce Bradley (Jack) of Butler; grandchildren, Kody Norris (Mary Rachel) of Mountain City, Dustin Tester of Mountain City; Joe Smith, Aubrey Smith, Brandon Smith and Mystery Smith all of Butler; two great grandchildren, William (doodlebug) Smith and Jaxtyn Smith of Butler; special friends, Cheryl Woods and Beverly Miller also survive.

Funeral service for Lois C Tester will be conducted at 3 pm on Monday, April 3, 2023 in the Charles B Hux chapel at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home with Reverend Ted Lewis and Reverend Frank Woods officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 - 3 pm prior to the funeral service. Graveside and burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Eastridge, Matt Dunn, David Torbett, Josh Bryant, Doug Tester and Michael Icenhour.

Honorary pallbearers are the staff of the Johnson County Rescue Squad.

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Rev. Raleigh Mack Arnold Sr., age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went on to be with the Lord Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1940 in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Raleigh Duff Arnold and Nellie Rhea Tester Arnold. In addition to his parents Mack was preceded in death by a baby sister Alice.

Mack was a pastor for 33 years at the Porters Grove Baptist Church in Conowingo, MD where he retired. After he retired he returned to Mountain City, TN where he did pulpit fill-ins and revivals for the remainder of his life. He was in the pulpit filling in at Antioch Baptist 2 weeks prior to his death. He loved the Lord, his family and was well respected. Mack loved to fish, hunt and enjoyed Ginseng and wild egg hunting as well. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten or equaled. In his ministry there were over 2,000 souls saved.

Those left to cherish his memories included his wife of 59 years, JoAnn Parish Arnold, son, Mack Arnold, Jr. and wife Mary, grandsons, Justin Arnold and wife Josie and Luke Arnold, great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Arnold, great-grandsons, James Arnold and John Arnold, sisters, Mary Bishop and husband Joe and Phyllis Anglemeyer, brothers, Jack Arnold and wife Fern, Johnny Arnold and wife Teresa and Jett Arnold.

The family will receive friends on Saturday June 22, 2019 from 3-5:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Dan Sheffield the director of Susquehanna Baptist Association and Rev. Mack Arnold, Jr. officiating. Graveside service and burial will follow from the Bakers Gap Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Arnold, Luke Arnold, John Parish, Brian Parish, Isaiah Penley and Ron Billiot. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Arnold, Johnny Arnold, Jett Arnold, Barry Bishop, Frank Bishop and Trenton Wilson.

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Alma Justine (Pardue) Sala passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 13, 1938 to the late Paul and Frances (Canter) Pardue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don Sala; sister, Carol Pardue; brother, Butler Pardue and his wife, Pat Pardue; father-in-law, William Sala; mother-in-law, Mary Sala; brothers-in-law Barry Fyock and John Sala; daughter-in-law, Mary (Dixon) Sala.

Alma was a member of the Mountain City Church of Christ. Her family moved from Mountain City to Pennsylvania in the 1960’s. While living there, she met and married Don Sala. They were blessed to enjoy 50 years of marriage. They returned to Mountain City in 1970, where she lived for the rest of her life.

Alma loved going for rides in the country, working word search puzzles, and sitting on the back porch in her rocker, watching the cattle and horses. She loved her Lord Jesus Christ and her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Donna Burgess (Brent); sons, Arlen Sala and Gary Sala; sister, Janice Pardue; brothers, Edgar Pardue (Georgia), Jimmy Pardue (Louise); sister in law, Dorothy Fyock; brother in law, Bill Sala (Jan); grandchildren, Deidre Dunn (Logan), Greta Helm (Eric), Shania Sala and Austin Sala; great-grandchildren, Aiden Dunn and Jasmine Helm, and was awaiting the arrival of baby Ashlinn Dunn; nieces, Melisa Pardue Beavers (Chris), Laurie Lewis (Ron), Joannie Mann (Paul), Connie Harris (Russell); nephews: David Pardue (Wanda), Fred Fyock (Chris) and Jay Sala (Holly); special friends, John and Karen Arnold.

Also, special caregivers who treated her with the utmost kindness and respect and like their own mother or family member include: Pat Woods, Kathy Helm, Barbara “Sis” Long, Nancy Townsend, Sandra Price, Joan Arnold, and Monika Burgess.The family would also like to thank Amedisys Home Health and Hospice, along with her doctor, Emily McQueen and her nurse Amy.

The graveside service were held at 11:00 on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park with Minister Buddy Morefield officiating. Pallbearers were Brent Burgess, David Pardue, Eric Helm, Brian Helm, Jamie Lewis, and Randy Forrester.

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SODDY DAISY — Butler Dean Pardue, 74, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 29, 2016, surrounded by his family.

He was a member of the North Hamilton Church of Christ. Butler was a United States Army Veteran. He was an avid sports fan who loved his Braves and his Tennessee Vols; he also loved bluegrass and loved to sing. Butler loved to be around family and friends and loved to make them laugh. He was always happy and he will be sadly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Eustice Pardue; his father, Paul Pardue; his mother, Frances Pardue and a sister, Carol Sue Pardue.

He is survived by his wife, Glenna Pennick Pardue; daughter, Melisa (Chris) Beavers; granddaughters, Mollie, Maddie Claire Beavers; sisters, Janice Pardue and Alma (Don) Sala; brothers, Edgar (Georgia) Pardue, Jim (Louise) Pardue; brothers-in-law, Horace (Liz) Eustice, Morris (Sheila) Eustice and sisters-in-law, Betty (Fred) Doss, Judy (Cecil) Morgan and several nieces and nephews.

The service will be 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with Minister Bill Greer officiating. Burial will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation is 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday and after 11:00 AM on Wednesday at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home.

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John Kenneth Eisenhower, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Johnson City, TN. John was born on November 29, 1932 to the late Joseph and Mary Eisenhower. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Ruth and Betty and brother, George.

John was a lifelong resident of Johnson County who loved being outdoors, fishing, and hunting. He was a kind-hearted family man and a great example of a husband and father. He enjoyed giving everyone nicknames and he was lovingly nicknamed “Jart”. He had a special love for Sunset Beach, NC, and the wonderful seafood. He also loved gardening, Andy Griffith Show, Gunsmoke, and celebrating his favorite holiday, Christmas.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 64 years, Barbara Eisenhower; daughters, Debbie Eisenhower, Donna Eisenhower, Karen Widener (Gary); sons, Johnny Eisenhower II, Bryan Eisenhower (Tammy); sisters, Mary, Becky, Sue; grandchildren, Robbie McLean (Kim), Doug Trivette, Scott Trivette, DJ Arnold, Eric Eisenhower, Johnny Eisenhower III (Jessica), Kayla, Lexie, Megan Eisenhower, Logan Eisenhower, Connor Eisenhower, Daisy Eisenhower; fifteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; special friend, Dean Arnold; several nieces and nephews.

No formal service will be held. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Amedysis for their wonderful care.

John married Barbara Jean Adkins about 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Barbara was born on 24 Jul 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Katherine Hassenrick, age 70, of Stout's Branch Road, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born on July 28, 1952 to the late Bryam Hackney and Anna Mae Morefield. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Jane Woodward, Brother-in-law, Randy Pardue, niece, Amanda Woodward and best friend, Brenda Fletcher.

Katherine was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School, enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was also known as I.E to her nephew, Peyton.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Don Hassenrick of the home; sister, Linda Pardue of Mountain City; nieces and nephew, Evelyn Huddleston, Cheri Potter, April Pardue and Peyton Woodward; special friends, Margaret Cress, Tiffany Espinoza, Hallie Williams and a host of other close friends.

Funeral service for Katherine will be Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 11 am in the Charles B. Hux Chapel at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home with Mike Pennley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 - 11 am prior to the funeral. A graveside service will follow at Dyson Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jeffery Lipford, Bradley Lipford, Stephen Lipford, James Reece, Harley Reece, Mike Wilson, Dawson Potter and Jonathan Lunceford.

Honorary Pallbearers are Larry Woodward, Danny Huddleston, Tony Potter and Sam Cress.

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The family is saddened to announce the passing of Jane Woodward on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the age of 66 in Agape Nursing & Rehab Center, Johnson City, TN. She was born March 16, 1956 to the late Byrom W. Hackney and Anna Mae Morefield. Jane was a member of JCHS Class of 1975, former employee of Levi Strauss where she was the payroll Supervisor, Johnson County Sheriff’s Department and she loved shopping and oil painting. She was a member of Roan Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Amanda Woodward.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sisters: Linda Pardue and Katherine Hassenrick, both of Mountain City, TN; Grandson Peyton Woodward, Mountain City, TN. Three nieces; Evelyn, April, and Cheri all of Mtn City. Great Nieces and Nephews: Jeffrey, Bradley, Stephen, Harley, James, Dawn, Dawson, and Eden. Great Great Niece Autumn. Uncle Gene Hackney.

The family of Jane Woodward will receive friends on Wednesday March 30, 2022 from 1 until 2 pm at the Hux & Lipford Funeral Chapel, We will then proceed in procession to the Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery for the graveside service, Rev Tony Potter will officiate and music will be provided by Diane Wagner,

Pallbearers will be Danny Huddelston, Jeffrey Lipford, Bradley Lipford, James Reece, Harley Reece, and Dawson Potter.
Honorary Pallbearers are; Stephen Lipford, Bob Heck, and Sam Cress.

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Carolyn Moody Pleasant, age 60, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was born on July 23, 1956 to the late Edward Dean Moody and Ruby Kate Wilson Moody.

Carolyn loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed hiking. She had a special love for animals, especially her dogs.

Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Randy 'Bo' Pleasant; sister, Nancy Mahala and husband Buster; brothers; Billy Moody, Jimmy Moody and wife Barbara and Danny Moody; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Carolyn will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shannon Courtner officiating.

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Michael Thurston Gregg went home to forever be with our LORD on December 8, 2022, at 2:45 pm. Michael has been a believer and served God since he was nine years old. Michael loved to sing, and he led the youth choir at a local church for many years. He also sang and played the banjo with several bluegrass gospel groups. He taught Sunday School class for the young adults for many years. He currently helped lead a congregation at Olive Branch Fellowship, where he led discussion of the word of God for several years. His main purpose in life was to serve the Almighty Creator God through the accepting of eternal salvation through Yeshua Jesus the Messiah and loving others as he loved himself which he did selflessly. He served his country in the United States Air Force in Vietnam and Thailand as a young man. After his time serving in the military, he chose Information Technology as a lifelong career. He retired from Christian Medical and Dental Association where he served as IT Director, after 22 years. Michael was devoted to his family and was a loving, caring, and devoted husband to his wife Eva Johnson Gregg for 45 years. They have one son, Aaron Thurston Gregg and wife Rebecca. Two grandchildren Eleazar Michael Gregg and Sarah Rebecca Gregg. One foster son, Justin Lamar Johnson, wife Faith and daughter Zoey. Two brothers, Jesse Gregg and wife Misty; Terry Gregg and wife Faye. Honorable mention; Mother-in-law, Olive Johnson and sisters-in-law, Reba Potter, Judy Wallace and JoAnn Eller. Friend, Jimmy Bonifacino and wife Peggy. He was preceded in going home by his Dad, Thurston Gregg and Mother, Patricia Tester Gregg. Michael will be so missed by those that love him. We cant bring him back but we can go to where he is one day.

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Roy Lee Tester, age 71, of Bristol, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his residence. Roy was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late James Clyde Tester and Elva Irlene Dugger Tester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Branch and Debbie Stout; one brother, James Michael Tester; and one grandson, Tyler Bowers.

Roy had worked as a Class AA Machinist and was of the Baptist faith. He was a United States Army veteran.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 32 years, Floye Rose Tester, of the home; a step daughter, Wanda Rouse and husband Freddie, of Bristol, VA; a step son, Jamie Bowers, also of Bristol, VA; three granddaughters, Angela Menchaca, Kelly Fairchild, and Heather Pope; seven great grandchildren; three brothers, Burt Tester and wife Donna, of Elizabethton, Fred Tester and wife Paula, of Jonesborough and Robert Tester and wife Gracie, of Hampton; and three sisters, Linda Tester, Norma Harrison and Rose Branch, all of Elizabethton.

A graveside service to honor the life of Mr. Roy Lee Tester will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. John Stevens, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Tester, Jamie Bowers, Fred Tester and Burt Tester.

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Anthony Burton Tester Sr., Happy Valley Road, Johnson City, Tenn., passed away on January 26, 2022, at the age of 73. Burt was a lifelong fire prevention sprinkler fitter and was born December 9, 1948 to the late James Clyde Tester and Elva Arlene Dugger Tester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, including Roy L. Tester, Michael James Tester and Fredrick P. Tester; sisters, Norma J. Tester Harrison, Deborah A. Tester Stout and Doris M. Tester Branch; a grandchild, Ema Jane Marie Tester; children, Sheri Campbell and James Campbell.
Anthony was of the Christian faith and attended Pinecrest Christian Church. He loved to cook and spend time with his family. He loved those around him and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He was very mechanically inclined and able to fix anything that needed repaired. He always found a way to make it happen.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Donna Tester; children, Sherry Tester, Anthony B. Tester Jr., Christopher Maston Tester (Tracey Nicole), Patrick Thomas Tester of Coshocton, Ohio, Joel A. Tester (Penny), Frank Lascola and Richard Campbell; grandchildren, Andrew Tester, Aaron Stansell, Darion Jade Tester, Cassius Tester, Maston J. Tester, Mary Elva Tester, Ava Rae Tester, Kelsey Nicole Carrier, Alex Campbell and Matthew Campbell; great-grandchildren, Krisli Carrier and Chandler Carrier; and brothers and sisters, Linda K. Tester, Rose Marie Branch and Robert L. Tester. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital for the excellent care and compassion shown to Burt during his illness.

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JOHNSON CITY - Norma Jean Harrison, age 68, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2021 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Norma was born in Carter County to the late James Clyde Tester and Elva Arlene Dugger Tester. In addition to her parents, Norma was also preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Branch and Deborah Arlene Tester Stout; and three brothers, Fred Paul Tester, Michael Tester and Dallas Tester.
Norma retired from the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in the Dietary Department. She was of the Christian faith and loved going to yard sales and shopping, plants and animals.
Those left to cherish Norma’s memory include her son, Fred Harrison of the home; and two sisters, Linda Tester and Rose Branch both of Johnson City, TN. Several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
A service to celebrate and honor the life of Norma Jean Harrison will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Mack Presnell. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the service on Saturday.
The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Cody Farley, Dustin Stout, Robert Tester, Jessie Richardson, David Steffey and Fred Harrison.

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JONESBOROUGH - Frederick Paul Tester, age 50, of Jonesborough, went to be with his Lord on October 29, 2018, at his home after a battle with stomach cancer. He was born in Elizabethton, TN to James and Elva Tester and was the youngest of ten children.

Fred, a great believer in family and responsibility, went to work at an early age as a pipefitter to help support his mother after his father's death. After many years of dedicated service, he rose to the position of crew foreman finishing his career with East Tennessee Sprinkler. Fred will be remembered as a caring and loving husband to Paula for 21 years and father to 14-year-old Shelby. A family man who was always there when needed.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, brothers' Dallas and Michael, and sisters' Doris Branch and Debbie Stout.

Those left to cherish his memory include his two brothers, Burt and Robert Tester three sisters, Linda Tester, Norma Harrison, and Rose Branch, nephew Fred Harrison III, and many nieces and nephews.

The Tester family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff of Ballad Hospice and Shannon Huffine, caregiver.

Please, in lieu of flowers make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Fred's last wishes was for cremation.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Judy Hamby Carr, 75, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Four Oaks Health Care. She was a native of Johnson City and daughter of the late Wiley and Mayme Ruth Head Hamby. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Carr.

Those left to cherish Judy's memory include her son, Scott Lee Beaver and his wife Melody, grandson, Nicholas Montgomery, her brother, Ronnie, and sister, Linda, several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will greet friends to share memories on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 11:00 am until a Celebration of Judy's life at 1:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City with Pastor Estel Williams officiating. A Graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm on Wednesday at Carr Cemetery in Watauga Flats. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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Gary Dan Hatley, 55, 154 Sarah Anna Drive, Johnson City, was escorted by the Angels into the hands of God at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009, in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a Carter County native. He was employeed by GDS Waste Management in Boone, North Carolina for 22 years. He was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Chris, his father Clifford "Buckeye" Hatley and his best friend and brother Michael. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his mother and step-father with whom he made his home, Kathleen Potter Hatley Hodges and Roy Reece Hodges. Four Sisters: Betty Hatley, Johnson City, Glenda Smith, Boone, NC, Kathy Jo Phillips, Vilas, North Carolina and Janice Shephard, Elizabethton. Two Brothers: Randy Hatley and Denny Hatley. Two Grandchildren: Dustin & McKinsey Hatley, Several Nieces & Nephews and Uncles.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Greene officiating.
Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Lakeview Cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12 Noon Friday will be: Jim Phillips, Travis Phillips, Donnie Fletcher, Buddy Bowling, Shaun Shepard and Chad Allen.

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Patsy Ann Mains Chappell went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 12, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on November 21, 1948 to the late William S. and Betty A. Mains. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert (Bob) Mains and son, Robert Shawn Boudle.

Survivors include her brother William (Billy) Mains of Maryland, her children, Shannon K. Clark, Stephanie A. Clark, Steven E. Chappell, and Kristy N. Perry/Presnell and husband, Norman Presnell.
Grandchildren include Trevor Clark, Tayla Clark, Caleb Boudle, Ciera Poteet and husband, Jason, Alton Clark, Colby Clark, Palara Clark, Darren Chappell, Bryce Chappell, Peyton Perry, Ryleigh Perry, Kynnedi Perry, Corbin Presnell, and Pacey Presnell. Great-grandchildren include Rhett Poteet and Memphis Poteet.

Special family and friends include but not limited to Ms. Darlene Tester, not only a cousin but Patsy’s best friend. They had many adventures together from early childhood right up to the time of her sickness. We are grateful for the love and support she gave to our mother.

A special thanks to her niece Codi Pass and Jason Pass for all their love and support and a special thanks to Shohn Perry.

A special thanks to Vicki Chappell Stout and husband Michael Stout, along with Calli and Carli, and Frankie and Bobbie Chappell and family, for their continued support and will always be our sister and brother, thank you for what you have been through with us. We love you dearly.

A special thank you to her cousin Everett Reece who called, continually prayed for her, and checked on her continuously.

There are so many people who helped and we thank all of you and sorry if we have missed your names. We send our sincere appreciation and love. Thanks to Hospice, Joanie, Laura, and especially Gail.

Patsy loved mowing her yard and planting flowers and especially her bird houses and feeding the birds. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and loved spending time with family, friends, and was always trying to help others. She was a strong woman her whole life and provided for and always made her family a number one priority. Patsy, you will be greatly missed and always loved and will be forever in our thoughts and hearts.

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Robert Joseph “Bob” Mains, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home. Bob was born on February 7, 1954 to the late William and Betty Mains in Mountain City, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Hunter Mains and Alexia Mains.
Bob was an avid collector of Indian artifacts. He also enjoyed caring for his pet birds and taking care of his flowers. He loved his family and adored his granddaughter, Savannah.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Codi Pass and husband Jason; son, Joseph Mains; sister, Patsy Chappell; brother, William Mains; grandchildren, Savannah Mains, Sawyer Mains; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be a graveside service held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Phillippi Cemetery with Pastor Greg Thompson and Pastor Berry Dunn officiating. Pallbearers will be Steven Chappell, Darren Chappell, Norman Presnell, and Dale Potter. Honorary pallbearers will be Trevor Clark, Caleb Boudle, and Jack Arnold.