Frederick Treffenstead

Frederick married Christina Miller about 1802 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Christina was born about 1780 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Violette Whaley on 12 Jul 1829 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Violette was born about 1809 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Temperance "Tempy" Clawson on 28 Sep 1848 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Temperance was born about 1820 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Celia (Treffenstead) about 1830 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Celia was born about 1810 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married Mary "Polly" Grindstaff about 1835 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1808 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died after 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Nancy (Treffenstead) about 1836 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1810 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret Isabel Speer about 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of James O. Speer and Elizabeth (Speer)) was born on 18 Apr 1839 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 17 Oct 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Mary A. (Treffenstead) about 1854 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1841 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married Nancy Ann Reed on 8 Jun 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born on 14 Feb 1844 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 5 Feb 1911 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cold Spring Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Delph M. Rash about 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Delph (daughter of David Rash and Martha (Rash)) was born about 1843 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Sarah married William Matherly on 2 Feb 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Thomas Matherly and Elizabeth (Matherly)) was born about 1828 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Louisa Susan Porch about 1862. Louisa (daughter of Lewis Porch and Susan Carby) was born on 8 Feb 1840 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 28 May 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fritts Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

George married Matilda Wagner about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Matilda was born about 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Susannah (Fritts) in May 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susannah was born about 1852 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Dulcena E. Rash about 1875. Dulcena (daughter of Amos Rash and Rebecca Coleman) was born about 1854 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married Mary E. Estep about 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Aaron Estep and Rebecca Laws) was born about 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Margaret (Treffenstead) about 1857 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1837 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Melvina Dugger about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Melvina (daughter of Samuel L. Dugger and Hannah Ida Potter) was born about 1833 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Sarah M. Pierce about 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of John Pierce and Miss Greer) was born on 22 Jun 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Laurel Bloomery Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbara married James Matthias Arnold on 1 Sep 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Arnold and Elizabeth Gentry) was born about 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1923. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Silvie married Milton M. Arnold on 14 Aug 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Milton (son of Andrew Jackson Arnold and Sarah O. "Sallie" Grant) was born on 19 Oct 1876 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 19 May 1954 in , , Virginia, ; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married George Washington Lawson on 27 Dec 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Edmond Lawson and Mary Ann "Polly" Bennett) was born on 27 Feb 1848 in Grayson County, , , Virginia; died on 2 Jul 1927 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catharine married Jesse Calvin Church, Jr. on 23 Apr 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jesse (son of Jesse Calvin Church and Martha Watson) was born on 18 Aug 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Oct 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Asa Shoun Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Eliza (Fritts) about 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born in May 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1920 Johnson County, TN Census
7th District
Household 213
Joseph Fritts47TN TN TN
Gertie29TN TN TN
Manus14TN TN TN
Eunice12TN TN TN
Manuel 6TN TN TN

Joseph married Viney Stout on 19 Feb 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Viney was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Winnie Florence Jordan on 22 May 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Winnie was born on 26 Aug 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Nancy Gertrude "Gertie" Lowe on 15 Sep 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of John A. Lowe and Loretta Sofia Wills) was born in Sep 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1982 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Celia (Fritts) about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Celia was born in Apr 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mulatto, adopted son

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

Mary married Emanuel Columbus Dugger on 25 Jan 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Emanuel (son of Jacob F. Dugger and Mary Brown) was born on 20 Jul 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jul 1940 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Hannah Louise Dugger on 3 Mar 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of Jacob F. Dugger and Mary Brown) was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Isabella A. Kelley on 9 Oct 1878 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Isabella was born in Jun 1861 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 1912 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Nancy Anne Phillips about 1912 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1865 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dollie married Unknown about 1885. Unknown was born about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dollie married John Nelson about 1930 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . John was born about 1863 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Nathaniel D. H. Hodge on 7 Jul 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nathaniel was born on 14 Mar 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jan 1945 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Alexander L. Brewer on 10 Nov 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of Noah Patton and Anna Magdalena Dugger) was born in Apr 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Johnson County News," Thursday, January 23, 1947
DAVID FRITTS
David Fritts, aged 80, died at his home this morning after a short illness. For forty years he had been an active member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church of Doeville.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maggie Fritts of Doeville, and the following children: Austin Fritts, Kennewich, Wash.; Thos. Fritts, Jefferson City; Earl Fritts, Doeville; Robert Fritts, Butler; Mrs. Ollie Tester, Neva; Mrs. Susie Courtner, Doeville; Mrs. Mary Alice Stansberry, Neva; also the following brothers and sister: George Fritts, Neva; Wilburn Fritts, Butler; John Fritts, Doeville; Brownlow Fritts, Elizabethton; Mrs. Tilda Cable, Doeville; and twenty-seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the Rock Springs Baptist Church with Rev. J. J. Richardson of Butler, in charge. Neighbors will serve as pallbearers and flower bearers.

David married Margaret J. "Maggie" Church about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Harrison Henry Church and Delphia Trivette) was born about 1876 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 13 Apr 1952 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fritts Courtner Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Nettie Isabelle Lunceford on 25 Feb 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nettie (daughter of John W. Lunceford and Rebecca Ford) was born on 30 Oct 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 May 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Johnson County News," Thursday, October 19, 1950
JOHN FRITTS…
…77, died at his home at Doeville on Tuesday, Oct. 17. He was a member of Rock Springs Church there, and was native of Johnson county.
Survivors are the wife, Emiline, of Doeville; six sons, Warren and George of Doeville; Blaine and Jady of Elizabethton; Burlis of Roanoke, Va., and Ike of Grand View, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Gertrude McCloud and Mrs. Ada Morgan, both of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Jasper Laws of Carderview; 22 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Wilburn of Doeville, Brown of Elizabethton and George of Neva.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Rock Springs Church, with Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Fritts Cemetery.

John married Emeline L. Courtner on 17 May 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Emeline (daughter of James C. Courtner and Julia Ann Arnold) was born on 20 Mar 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Nov 1965 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, December 16, 1959
W. F. FRITTS...
... 84, died Friday night in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., following a brief illness.
Fritts, a retired farmer was a member of the Dyson Grove Baptist Church, was a native of Johnson county.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Callis Shull Fritts; four sons, Oscar Fritts, Neva, Paul and Ed Fritts, Butler, and Joe Fritts, Detroit, Mich.; four daughters, Mrs. Mae Stout, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Goldie Ward, Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Lena Sufferfield[sic] and Mrs. Pansy Johnson, Detroit, Mich.; a brother, Brownlow Fritts of Elizabethton; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Sunday from the Dyson Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Wiley Ward and Rev. Keene Roark officiating. Interment was in the Moreland cemetery.

Wilburn married Callie Shull about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Callie (daughter of Nathaniel Canada Shull and Laura C. (Shull)) was born about 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1961. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Nathan G. Smith about 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nathan (son of Harden Smith and Sarah Adaline Pharr) was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Benjamin Franklin Greer about 1890 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Benjamin was born on 25 Jan 1865 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Jan 1956 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Thompson Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Drury Elliott about 1896 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Drury (son of Harrison Elliott and Ellen Caroline Wallace) was born on 9 Jun 1875; died on 8 Jun 1944 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Elliott Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Unknown Gentleman in 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Robinson Decator "Robert" Campbell about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robinson (son of David W. Campbell and Margaret "Maggie" DeLoach) was born in Mar 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Oct 1963 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matilda married William Ulysses Grant Cable on 27 Apr 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Conrad Bert "Coonrod" Cable and Amanda Catharine "Mandy" Guy) was born on 7 Jun 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1971 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Stella Mae Stout. Stella (daughter of Daniel R. Stout and Sarah Proffitt) was born on 22 Jun 1906 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 May 1989 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Georgia Graham Wyatt about 1925. Georgia was born on 11 Feb 1907 in Tazewell County, , , Virginia; died on 12 May 1990 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Virgie S. Gentry on 17 Apr 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Virgie (daughter of Robert Wishard Martin Gentry and Rebecca Elizabeth Miller) was born on 1 Feb 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jan 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Saloma married Luther Greer Shupe on 3 Apr 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Luther (son of Charles Erwin Shupe and Mary Eula Greer) was born on 5 Mar 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jun 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Roxie Melvina Phillippi about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roxie was born on 26 Feb 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jun 2000 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, February 14, 1968
Milton M. Arnold Jr. . . .
Milton M. Arnold, Jr., 45, joined the staff of Supreme Command February 1. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Milton M. and Solva Fritts Arnold and a member of Valley View Methodist Church.
He attended both Cold Springs and Johnson Ciunty[sic]High Schools before joining the United States Air Force. He was attached to a Bombing Squadron during World War II, with Technical Sergeant rating. He was a Purple Heart veteran with a cluster and many more awards of bravery. He was an active member of V.F.W. Post 60 and American Legion; and elected delegate to the national convention in New York but illness prohibited his attendance.
He now sleeps in Southern Park, Miami, Fla. Survivors include two sons, Robert Arnold, Texas and Milton Arnold III, Chicago; two brothers, Andy Arnold, Mountain City and Cottress Arnold, Miami; five sisters, Mrs. Charles Eads, Mrs. Ruth Johnson and Mrs. Mina Holuska, Miami; Mrs. Ethel Viegelmann, Green Cove Springs, Fla., and Mrs. Dora Malicoat, Shawnee, Okla.

Rachel married Charles Anderson about 1916. Charles was born about 1884. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Mister Clark about 1912. Mister was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Mary S. Pennington on 20 Jan 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Asa Ira Pennington and Martha Emaline Sherwood) was born on 28 Jun 1893 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 Nov 1975 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Piney Grove Cemetery, , Roane County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Rome Eads on 19 Jul 1930 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Rome (son of W. H. Eads and Tinis Stone) was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah Edna Brewer. Sarah (daughter of Alexander L. Brewer and Susan Fritts) was born on 27 Jun 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jul 1971 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fritts Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Manus married Dottie Mae Fenner about 1926 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Dottie (daughter of George Hamilton Fenner and Martha Ann Shupe) was born on 5 Dec 1906 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 30 Dec 1980 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eunice married Haynes H. Howard on 16 Sep 1933 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Haynes (son of Wheeler Clarence Howard and Loretta C. Crosswhite) was born on 13 Oct 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY — Joseph M. "Jake" Fritts, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at the Watauga Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was a native of Johnson County, Tennessee, and was born on June 6, 1920, the son of the late Joe M. and Gertie Lowe Fritts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Doris, Euna, Minnie and Winnie; and two brothers: Manis and Manuel.

Mr. Fritts was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Air Corps. He was a member and past adjutant of the American Legion, Johnson County Post No. 61, and of the Johnson County Historical Society. Mr. Fritts was one of the oldest living members and had the longest membership attendance record at First Baptist Church of Mountain City.

He was in the produce business for many years, having been associated with Beverly's Inc. of Pahokee and Homestead, Florida. He was also employed by Bush Brothers Canning Company of Dandridge, Tennessee, as their green bean buyer in Mountain City.

Mr. Fritts is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mrs. Ruby Moretz Fritts; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Norman E. Garland, of Boone, NC; one grandson, Douglass Blake Garland, of Pleasant Garden, NC; one granddaughter, Sonya Ann Winkler, of Boone, NC; five great grandchildren: Jackson and Lauren Garland, Hanna and Holden Hartzog and Jacob Winkler; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010, at the First Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Ricky Campbell, Minister Jim Hutchinson and Pastor Wynn Greer to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the First Baptist Church Choir.

Military Honors and Interment will follow from the Sunset Memorial Park and will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Active Pallbearers are: Jack Swift, Jack Cress, Sonny Stout, Bill Hughes, James Lefler, Harold Garland, Terry Thompson and Pat Greene. Honorary Pallbearers are: Bob Miller, Jay Woodards, Ray Payne, Blaine Stout, Nelson Gray and Roby Howard Jr.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Johnson County Rescue Squad, 203 Vandilla Street, Mountain City, TN 37683; or the American Legion, Johnson County Post No. 61, 854 Rhea Road, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Dorris married James P. Huskins on 12 Apr 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Walter Emery Huskins and Mamie O. Gentry) was born on 9 Jul 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1998 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Lula Pearl Duncan on 26 Jan 1908 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Lula was born on 2 May 1884 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Apr 1918 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Sarah Johnson on 21 Jan 1922 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Patrick Henry Johnson and Julia Ann McInturff) was born on 3 Feb 1881 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jan 1946 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mount Wesley UMC Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Olivia Jane "Leafy" Crouch about 1917. Olivia was born on 7 Nov 1901; died on 24 Jul 1987 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Boones Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hubert married Susan P. Johnson on 19 Dec 1926 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born about 1912 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Lutie Bell Hart on 3 Apr 1921 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Lutie (daughter of Wiliiam Robert Riley Hart and Dora B. Jones) was born on 12 Mar 1901 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died in Jul 1981. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, September 7, 1966
James Brewer. . .
James Brewer, age 76, Butler, Route 1, died at his home Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. after a long illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Alex and Susan Fritts Brewer. He was a retired merchant and farmer.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Myrele[sic] L. Brewer, Butler; two sons, Claude Brewer and Bill Brewer, both Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Grindstaff, Butler; one brother, John Brewer of Butler; five sisters, Mollie Brewer, Corsie Brewer, Mrs. C.B. Laws and Mrs. Minnie Potter all of Butler and Mrs. Edna Church of Neva; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from Rock Springs Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clyde Campbell and Rev. Roby Stout officiating. Burial was in Slemp Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Edd Lunceford, Robert Cable, Guy Campbell, Edd Fritts, Robert Fritts and Luke Morefield. Flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.

James married Myrtle Leola "Myrtie" Potter on 7 Sep 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Enoch Potter and Sarah Evaline Phillips) was born about 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1977 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hamilton Slemp Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Enoch Franklin Potter, Jr. about 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Enoch (son of Enoch Franklin Potter and Catherine Susannah Potter) was born on 22 Feb 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 26 Apr 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Michael Calvin Church. Michael (son of Jesse Calvin Church, Jr. and Catharine J. Fritts) was born on 31 Mar 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1962 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fritts Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, February 26, 1958
MRS. OLLIE FRITTS TESTER…
… 64, Neva, died Feb. 28, as the result of a car wreck.
She was a member of the Pleasant View Christian Church.
Survivors are four sons, Glenn of Shouns, Robert of Dalton, Ga., Howard of Elizabethton, and Paul of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Lucy Oliver and Mrs. Willene Phillips, both of Jonesboro, Mrs. Laura White of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Dorothy Wilson of Bristol; four brothers, Earl and Robert Fritts, both of Butler, Austin Fritts of Grandview, Wash., and Tom Fritts of Jefferson City; one sister, Mrs. Mary Alice Stansberry of Grandview, Wash.; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Rock Springs Baptist Church near Butler with Rev. D. S. Miller and Rev. Roby Stout officiating.
Burial was in Fritts Cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Olive married David Smith Tester about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Andrew J. Tester and Sarah Fine Forrester) was born in Jun 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Nov 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married William Clyde Courtner about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of James C. Courtner and Julia Ann Arnold) was born on 26 Mar 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 1995 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Donnie G. Elkins on 1 Aug 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Donnie (daughter of Elias Elkins and Etta M. "Ettie" Potter) was born on 22 Jan 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 2002 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Sarah Matheson about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of John Henry Matheson and Catharine Almera Stout) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Claude Emmert Grindstaff on 9 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Claude (son of Alexander Smith Grindstaff and Hanna Susan Dugger) was born on 3 Feb 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 1961 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ada married Mister Morgan about 1932. Mister was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jadie married Mildred Fay Robinson about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mildred (daughter of Emerald Garfield Robinson and Winnie Wildred Wilson) was born about 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aurthur married Mary Kate Dugger on 7 Jun 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Hiram Hunter Dugger and Barbara Elizabeth Keller) was born on 21 Aug 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 2009 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Hawkins County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burlis married Hazel McGinnis on 1 Oct 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hazel was born on 22 Apr 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Feb 2018 in Roanoke, , , Virginia; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Warren married Helen Ruth McCloud on 23 Dec 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Helen was born on 12 Sep 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Laura Louise Campbell on 29 Jan 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Laura (daughter of Burson Campbell and Tishia Grindstaff) was born on 29 Mar 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2008 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mae married Clyde Elbert Stout on 22 Jul 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of William E. Stout and Jennie Luna Morefield) was born on 11 Sep 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Apr 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Fannie Pearl Tester about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Fannie (daughter of Andrew J. Tester and Sarah Fine Forrester) was born on 7 Nov 1888 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Aug 1958. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rosa Campbell. Rosa was born on 19 Jan 1922 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 31 Jan 1995 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louis married Virginia Thelma Boardwine on 14 Aug 1947 in Smyth County, , , Virginia. Virginia was born on 26 Jul 1923 in Tazewell County, , , Virginia; died on 21 Jul 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mae Wilson on 19 May 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mae (daughter of Jesse H. Wilson and Pansy Bryant) was born on 30 Jan 1929 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; died on 30 Oct 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earnest married Lena C. Roark about 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lena was born on 20 Jan 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wanda married Richard Carson Morefield about 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Richard (son of Charlie N. Morefield and Marelda "Relda" Gentry) was born on 30 Nov 1919 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 10 Feb 1998; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married Margaret McCarroll on 29 Jul 1940 in Roane County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Elmer Claude McCarroll and Sadie Barley) was born on 7 Aug 1921; died on 19 Jan 1976 in Roane County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Piney Grove Cemetery, , Roane County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ella Mae Hall. Ella (daughter of McKinley "Mack" Hall and Emma Mae Hammons) was born on 3 Jul 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1989 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in William M. Hammons Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY - Loretta Jo Woodard, age 79, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on February 1, 2019 at her home, surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 15, 1939 to the late Haynes H. and Euna Fritts Howard. In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James 'JC' Woodard and brother, Haynes Howard Jr.

Loretta was a gifted cook. She loved cooking and loved recipe books almost as much. She believed in taking care of each other and was always doing things for others. She has been there for many family members and friends through the years and when her husband JC became ill, she was there day and night, taking care of him. She loved her family very much, especially her grandsons.

Loretta was a member of Nelson Chapel Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter and son-in-law, Kimbrly Shaw and husband Steve; grandchildren, Devin Shaw and Tyler Shaw; special friends, Jean Wilson, Paula Manuel and members of her Nelson Chapel Sunday School Class.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Michael McNutt officiating. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Shoun-McEwen Cemetery. Pallbearers are Steve Shaw, Devin Shaw, Tyler Shaw, Scotty Campbell, Robert Wilson and Jim Howard. Honorary pallbearers are Lynn Campbell, Eric Cullop and Ross Dowell.

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Larry Dale Huskins, age 73, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on November 4, 1945 to the late Jim and Doris (Fritts) Huskins. In addition to his parents, Larry has preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Horne Huskins, who passed away 2003.

He loved sports and was an avid NASCAR and Miami Dolphins fan. He had a laughter that would light up a room. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed going to their ballgames. Larry enjoyed passing time sitting on his front porch. He was a simple man who lived a simple life.

Those left to cherish his memories include his son, Kevin Huskins and wife Meghan; sister, Dolores Johnson and husband Jack; brother, Paul Huskins and wife Wanda; grandchildren, Connor Huskins, Dylan Huskins and Cayden Huskins; sister-in-law, Carolyn Woods and husband Richard 'RC'Woods; special cousin, Shirley Watson and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Phillippi Cemetery.

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GRAY - Emily Matherly Sluss, 81, Gray, a loving wife and companion, went to be with the Lord onTuesday, July 10, 2018. She was the daughter of World War I veteran Walter Henry Matherly, who was deployed in France at this point in time 100 years ago.

He and her mother Olivia Jane Crouch Matherly preceded her to Heaven, along with her sisters Virginia Matherly Glass and Gladys Matherly Wexler. Emily was descended from early pioneers of Washington County, TN who were Revolutionary War soldiers; Jesse Crouch, Jessee Duncan and Kinchen Kelly. Emily is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lowell Sluss and little companion Gracie. She is also survived by four nieces, Carolyn Hodges, Ruth Ann Willis, Betty Widener and Joyce Tiller; five nephews, David Wexler, Charles (Shorty) Glass, Kenneth Glass, Gary Glass and Mike Glass and two cousins, James (Bluegill) Matherly and Iva Lee Crouch Adams; two special great nieces, Jennifer Hodges and Kimberly Edwards.

Emily was a public school teacher earning her degrees from East Tennessee State Teachers College. She accompanied her husband from duty station to duty station teaching school in Washington County, TN, Forestville, MD, Nashville public schools, and Camp Lejeune Base elementary school. She completed her career in Johnson City, TN at Town Acres from 1973-1995. Emily especially loved her little pets who gave her love and companionship. They were Shannon, Inky, Heidi and the present one Gracie.

A special thank you to caregivers Monica Mitchell and Alishia A.J. Heatherly, who attended Emily at home. The family is indebted to those who conduct the services, Dr. Gene Lasley, Rev. Toonie Cash, Rev. Gary Seaman and Appalachian Funeral Home. Also a special thanks to neighbors, friends and family for their flowers, food, and support during Emily's illness.

The funeral service will be conducted Friday, July 13, 2018, at 7PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5PM to 7PM prior to the service. The graveside committal service will be conducted Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Boones Creek Baptist Church Cemetery at 10AM. Pallbearers will be Sam Widener, Charles (Shorty) Glass, Mike Glass, Gary Glass, Ben Edwards and William Edwards.

Emily married Master Sergeant Lowell Aaron Sluss in Dec 1961. Lowell (son of Living and Living) was born on 8 Dec 1936 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia; died on 22 Dec 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Boones Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Patsy was a native of the Boones Creek community of Gray, where she lived most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Hobert Matherly, Sr. and Susie Johnson Matherly.

Patsy was retired from Wal-Mart, where she worked as a stocker. Following retirement, she enjoyed working with the Habitat for Humanity.

She was a very active and loyal member of Boones Creek Baptist Church, where she served on the Revitalization Committee. Patsy loved her church, especially when volunteering in the kitchen.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Allen Christian, Jr., in 2003, and ten siblings, Robert Matherly, Bessie Matherly, Mary Lantz, Fred Matherly, Hobert Matherly, Jr., Howard Matherly, Walter Matherly, Terry Matherly, Janie Newton, and Hazel Matherly.

Patsy is survived by three sisters, Sue Fields and husband William, Kingsport, Edith Giebelstein and husband David, Clinton, IA, Sandy Stayer and husband Ronnie, Telford; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family would like to express a very special thank you to Brandon and Josh Deal.

The funeral service will be conducted Friday, September 27, 2019, at 7:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Jason Royston, officiating. Special music will be provided by Virginia Barnes.

The family will receive friends Friday prior to the service from 5:00-7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.

The graveside committal service will be held Saturday at 11:00 A.M., in Boones Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from Patsy's nephews.

Family/Spouse: Margaret Anor Brewer. Margaret (daughter of Rudy Vannoy Brewer and Ettie Arvilla Minton) was born on 30 Sep 1923 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Jul 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby Grindstaff , age 92, of 919 Medical Park Drive, formerly from Butler, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012, after an extended illness. She was born December 4, 1919, to the late James and Myrtle Potter Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Grindstaff and by two brothers, Claude and Bill Brewer. Ruby was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed farming, raising cattle, and gardening.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Claude Brewer Jr., Geraldine Gentry, and James Brewer all of Butler, TN, Leola Watson of Carryville, TN; and one sister-in-law, Hartensia Brewer of Butler, also special friend, Richard Hagler of Mountain City.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Grindstaff were conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012, from the Eastside Memory Chapel of the Hux Lipford Funeral Home, with Reverend Leonard Fletcher officiating. Graveside service and burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Park. Family received friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to the funeral service. Pallbearers were Benny Stout, Dean Campbell, Tommy Poore, Richard Hagler, Blaine Branch, Charlie Mann, and Coty Brewer. At other times the family will receive friends at 725 Little Dry Run Rd. in Butler.

Ruby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Claude Brewer, age 86, of Butler, passed away on Saturday morning, November 27, 2010 at the Mountain City Care Center.

Claude was born September 11, 1924 in Johnson County to the late James and Myrtle Potter Brewer. He enjoyed hunting and farming. Claude was of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Brewer.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Hartensia DeLoach Brewer; daughters, Rosa Leola Watson of Caryville, TN and Geraldine Gentry and husband Jim of Butler; sons, James Brewer and wife Janie and Claude Brewer, Jr. and wife Sharon, both of Butler; sister, Ruby Grindstaff of Mountain City; grandchildren, Matthew Watson, Coty Brewer, Dalton Brewer, Tina Brewer, Earl Brewer, Robert Brewer, Christian Furchess, Cloy Furchess, Jonathan Furchess, Elizabeth Furchess, Judy Stout, Vance Gentry, Sharon Gentry and Loretta Gentry; several great grandchildren; and special friends, Johnny Tackett and Charlie Mann.

The family will receive friends at the home, 725 Little Dry Run Road, Butler, TN 37640.

It was Claude's wish to be cremated. There will be no public viewing or service at the funeral home. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Claude married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, June 24, 1935
JAMES BREWER, JR.
James Brewer, Jr., eight-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Brewer, Butler, Tenn., died at a local hospital Sunday night at 10 o'clock, after a prolonged illness.
Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Arrangements will be in charge of the Hathaway Funeral Home.

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ELIZABETHTON - Irene Andrews of Elizabethton, TN entered her heavenly home on Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022. She passed away peacefully at the Hermitage Healthcare Facility where she had resided for the last few years. She was born on March 9, 1924, to Frank and Minnie Potter of Butler, TN. She married James "Hugh" Andrews in 1949 who was the love of her life and preceded her in death in 1986. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Bonnie Ward, Verdie Stanton, Maude Ward, Don Potter, JC Potter, and Kate Stanton.

She is survived by a brother, Boyd Potter of Delaware, her children, Naomi Henderson of Orlando, Florida, Leona Woodring, (Butch) of Chuckey, TN, Lois Carty and Alan Andrews of Elizabethton, TN, her beloved grandchildren, Thomas Geisler, Bo and Kyndall Henderson, Jeff Guinn, Justin Adams, Megan Renfro, and Kristina, Sadie and Ben Andrews. She had four great grandchildren, Nicholas and Eliana Guinn and Bracken and Addison Renfro. Her grandchildren were the absolute joy of her life and they all loved spending time with her. She is also survived by her dear friend, Billie Powell of Elizabethton.

Irene was a member of East Side Baptist Church where she especially loved and enjoyed her Sunday School Class. She was a friend to everyone, and she never met a stranger. She had a way of always making everyone feel extra special. Irene loved the outdoors which was obvious by her beautiful flowers and immaculate yard which she loved to work in.

She will be laid to rest at Dyson Grove Cemetery where a memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Nellie Kate Potter Stanton, age 89, of Rogersville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence. Nellie was born on July 21, 1931 in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late Enoch Franklin “Frank” Potter and Minnie Brewer Potter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Robert J. Stanton on March 10, 2013; her sisters, Bonnie (Robert) Ward, Verdie (Carl) Stanton and Maude (Leon) Ward; her brothers, Don (Pearl) Potter and J.C. Potter; her sister-in-law, Edna Potter; and a brother-in-law, James Andrews.

Nellie accepted Christ as her Saviour at 12 years of age at Dyson Grove Baptist Church in Butler, Tennessee. After her marriage to Robert J. Stanton, she joined West View Baptist Church in Rogersville, Tennessee, which was her loving church family. Nellie had worked as a manager of a laundromat and will be very missed by all that knew her.

Those left to cherish Nellie’s many wonderful memories include two sons, Dr. Tom Stanton and his wife, Pat, Morristown; Tim Stanton and his wife Kim, Raleigh, NC; a sister, Irene Andrews, of Elizabethton; a brother, John B. Potter, of Wilmington, NC; granddaughters: Tenecia, Beth, Katy and Audrey; grandsons, Thomas Odom, Patrick (Katie), Philip (Jessica) and Nathan; great granddaughters: Olivia, Sophia, Mia and Norah; and great grandsons, Cooper, Colby and Noah; and her sister-in-law, Rosie Potter. Also, she leaves many nieces and nephews. Nellie loved every member of her family greatly.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Nellie Kate Potter Stanton was conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in the Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with her sons providing the eulogy.

Nellie married Robert J. Stanton about 1949. Robert (son of Thomas Arthur Stanton and Fannie B. Ward) was born on 26 Dec 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 2013 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - Dorothy Virginia Tester Wilson, 93, Jonesborough passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1928 in Mountain City to the late Smith & Ollie Fritts Tester. She had lived a number of years in Elizabethton before moving to Jonesborough in 2009 . She was retired from First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City as a Custodian. In earlier years she was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church, after moving to Jonesborough she become a member of West Hills Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Lucy Oliver and a brother: Paul Tester.
Survivors include her sister: Mary W. White. One Niece: Vickie Cloyd, One Nephew: Elijah Cloyd. Two Great Nieces Annie Cloyd and Breanna Cloyd. A special friend: Janet Karneck.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Daniel Shorder officiating. Active pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Thursday will be: Ray Oliver, Gene Hurt, Allen Hurt, Kenny Dickenson, Annie Cloyd and Elijah Cloud.

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Pansy Parlee Courtner, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 06, 2018 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on June 6, 1927 to the late Clyde and Susie Fritts Courtner. In addition to her parents, Pansy was preceded in death by daughter, Edith Poore; sister, Kate Courtner; brothers: Walt Courtner, Lloyd Courtner and Howard Courtner and great grandchild, Ronnie Clayton Mc-Call.

Prior to her declining health, Pansy enjoyed working in her garden and flower beds. She always loved to sit on her porch and enjoy the outdoors and visit with family and friends. She was a member of Dewey Christian Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her children: Barbara Gentry and special friend, Gerald, Jean Oliver, Rosa Gentry and husband Frankie, Kathy Courtner and Sanford Courtner; sister, Violet Phillips; brother, Clarence Courtner; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with grandson, Pastor Shannon Courtner officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law.

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Kate O. Courtner, age 81, of 955 R.D. Campbell Road, Butler, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was a daughter of the late Clyde Courtner who passed away in 1995 and her mother Susie Fritts Courtner who passed away in 1948. Ms. Courtner was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church.

She was a homemaker who loved gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers; Walt Courtner, Loyd Courtner, and Howard Courtner.

Survivors include: three sons: Marvin Courtner, of the Home, I.G. Courtner, Butler, Tennessee and Kenneth Courtner and wife Vickie, Mountain City, Tennessee. two sisters: Violet Phillips of Butler, Tennessee Parlee Courtner, Mountain City, Tennessee and a brother Clarence Courtner, of Mountain City, Tennessee; ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Kate will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017

in the Charles B. Hux Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home the family will receive friends from 6 until 7 prior to the funeral service, with Rev. Shannon Courtner officiating.

Pallbearers will be Donald Courtner, James Courtner, Tommy Courtner, and Eddie Dickens.

Graveside Service will be held Friday, December 15, 2017 at 2 pm. in the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Kate married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Von Austin Fritts, 79, Hampton passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical after a brief illness.

A native of Butler, he was a son of the late Robert Lee & Donnie Elkins Fritts. Von was a retired employee of Nor-Well Company. He loved fishing and "Loafing" with his buddies.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years: Elsie Simerly Fritts. Two Children: James "Jim" Fritts & Wife Donna, Elizabethton and Reba Shreve & husband Gregory, Matthews, North Carolina. His Grandchildren: Robbie Fritts, Christopher Shreve , Whitney Shreve, Chris Fuller and wife Melissa and Robert Fuller. His Great Grandchildren: Dylan, Haylee, Alexis, Makenzie, Ashton and Chelsea Fuller. His brother: Harold Fritts and wife Priscilla, Alexandria, Virginia. His Sister: Mary Colbert, Butler. Also surviving are several nieces & nephews. Von's special friends: Karen Fisher, E.J. Blevins, Andy Arnett and Duck Stout.

A Service to celebrate the life of Von Fritts will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Terry Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees and former employees of Nor-Well Company, Boyd Smith, Richard Smith, Bobby Joe Taylor, Freddie Shreve and Dallas Richardson. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital and the 2500 Wing, Johnson City Medical Center. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. His body was given to Restore Life for research.

Vaughn married Elsa Reba Simerly about 1967. Elsa was born about 1940 in Boone County, , , West Virginia; died on 29 Mar 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Dorothy Mae Grindstaff Deloach, 79, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully at her home Friday morning, March 1, 2019 after an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Claude & Lillie Fritts Grindstaff. Dorothy was a graduate of Unaka High School. She had worked for the Blue Springs Utility District for a number of years and was a homemaker. She was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Carl Deloach, brothers: David (Dave) Grindstaff, Wes, Harold, and AB Grindstaff, her sisters: Ruby, Opel, Dimple and June.

Survivors include her daughter: Kathy Grindstaff of the home, special friend and caregiver, Joy Peterson also of the home. One sister: Josie Shook (Jack). One Brother: Elic Grindstaff. A special sister-in-law: Polly Grindstaff, several nieces and nephews also one special aunt: Una Glick of Delaware.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in the Grindstaff family cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday will be: David Grindstaff, David Gentry, Kenneth Jones, Harold Monteith, Brent Grindstaff, David Tolley and Randy Kirbo. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at her residence. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Amedisys Hospice and a special thanks to Emily White, Michelle Leatherwood, Michelle Mosley and Elaine Mottern.

Dorothy married Carl Edward DeLoach on 25 Dec 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carl (son of James Alfred DeLoach and Elizabeth Rebecca "Lizzie" Treadway) was born about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Feb 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edna Jean Lunceford, age 80, of 727 Sugar Hollow Road, Elizabethton, TN passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Fritts McCloud, and one daughter, Kathy Miller.

Edna enjoyed spending time gardening and canning. She especially enjoyed her time as a Pink Lady Volunteer at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

She was formally a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church since 1947.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, L.C. Lunceford; two daughters: Anita Vestal of Elizabethton, TN and Rita Southerland and husband Joe of Elizabethton, TN; two sons: Russ Lunceford of the home and Steve Lunceford and wife Stephanie of Elizabethton, TN; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one special great grandson Christopher Lee Sims; and several nieces, nephews and special friends, Robert Clark, Johnny Lovelace, Matthew Ainsworth and Brenda Vestal.

Services for Edna were held at the East Side Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Wilson officiating.

Graveside service and interment were at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 14, 2015 from Dyson Grove Cemetery.

Edna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Phyllis Davenport, age 75, of Elizabethton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2018 at her residence.

Phyllis was born in Butler, Tennessee to the late Jady and Faye Robinson Fritts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bobby Joe Davenport; two brothers, Malcolm Fritts and Kenneth Fritts; and a daughter, Kathy Davenport.

Phyllis was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who will be missed tremendously by all who knew her. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Richard Davenport, of Elizabethton; her daughter, Donna Royston and husband Danny, of Lake Wylie, SC; three grandchildren, Devin Trivette, Kayla Davenport and Bobby Davenport; her sister, Helen Huffine, of Elizabethton; and her special friend, Lee Hamm, of Elizabethton.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Phyllis Davenport will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. James Henson and Rev. Dean Smith, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Allen Smith, Bobby Davenport, Austin Jaynes, Jimmy Bowling, John Pansock and Gordon Nidiffer.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mitchel Lane Fritts, age 66, of 604 Bingham Street, Elizabethton, TN, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, August 19, 2016 at his residence. Mitchel was born in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late Warren and Helen Ruth McCloud Fritts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Emeline Fritts, from Mountain City; and his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Ida McCloud, from Elizabethton.

Mitchel retired from the City of Johnson City Water and Sewer Department. He was a member of Eastside Freewill Baptist church, where he was involved in the Food Pantry and Transportation Ministry. Mitchel was also a Reserve Police Officer for the City of Bluff City for 12 years. He enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles and camping and fishing.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 44 years, Nora Hardin Fritts, of the home; a son, Stacy Fritts, also of the home; a brother, Phil V. Fritts, of Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews; and his first cousins, Helen and Phyllis.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Mitchel Lane Fritts will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Monday, August 22, 2016 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Justin Deaton, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday.

The graveside service will follow at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Carr, Mike Tolbert, Jeff Arnold, Allen McCloud, and Matt Pollock. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Fair, Josh Fair, David Nelson, Cecil Nelson, Dick Mueller, and Lewis Winters.