William Robert Morrell

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From Jerry Stout:
Here is the obituary for William Robert Morrell....
Elizabethton Star, Elizabethton, TN - Monday, October 9, 1933
DEATH TAKES W. R. MORRELL
William Robert Morrell, 87, died at his home at Watauga Valley Sunday morning.
Funeral services were conducted from the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The final rites were in charge of the Rev. E. E. Hazelwood and the Rev. C. L. Bowden. Bruial was in the Wilson Cemetery.
Survivors are the widow, Levica Crowe Morrell, and eight sons and daughters, Mrs. Julia Bowers, Bluff City; Mrs. Louisa Rutledge, Bluff City; Mrs. AIice Williams, Watauga Valley; Bradey C. Morrell, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Baxter Nave, Elizabethton; Mrs. Jennie Peters, Watauga; James Morrell, Watauga Valley; and Mrs. Clarence Wood, Beuna Vista, Va.; two brothers, Mose Morrell and Ike Morrell, both of Elizabethton; and one sister, Mrs. Maggie Stout, Johnson City.
Mr. Morrell enlisted Sept. 22, 1863 in Company A, 13th Tennessee cavalry and was discharged Sept. 5, 1865.
Pall bearers will be hobert Williams, Taylor Wilson, Canley McClure, Oscar R. Williams, Joseph W. Carrier, and David May.
A military funeral will be conducted at the grave.
"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, October 10, 1933
CROWD ATTENDS MORRELL RITES HELD AT HOME
A large crowd attended the funeral services for William Robert Morrell, 87, that were conducted from the home at Watauga Valley Monday afternoon. The final rites were in charge of the Rev. E. E. Hazelwood and the Rev. C. L. Bowden.
Active pall bearers: Herbert Willaims, Taylor Wilson, Canley McClure, Oscar R. WilIiams, Joseph W. Carrier and David May.
Flower bearers: Mesdames Bessie Williams, Hazel Williams, Grace Williams, Ollie White, Annie May, Maude Wilson, Emma Carrier, Minnie LaPort, Mae Nave, Elmer Lewis, Oddis Lewis, and Miss Nell Lewis.
Note: In my files I have his parents listed as Caleb MORRELL and Lavia "Vica" CROWE and his wife Sally MOTTERN's parents listed as George MOTTERN and Louisa MILLER.

William married Sarah Elizabeth Mottern on 13 Feb 1868 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of George Washington Mottern and Louisa Miller) was born about 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary J. "Mollie" Witcher about 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born in Sep 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Alfred Carter Williams on 29 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alfred (son of James Henderson Williams and Margaret Buckles) was born in Jun 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brady married Unknown about 1913 in Washington, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brady married Flora (Morrell) about 1918 in Washington, , , . Flora was born about 1899 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Gordon B. Peters on 27 May 1929 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Gordon (son of David Peters and Dora Ellen Williams) was born on 30 Jul 1905 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died in Sep 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Armithe N. (Morrell) about 1924 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Armithe was born on 20 Mar 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Oct 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobart married Hassie Clark on 20 Mar 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hassie was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Parents may be A. C. and Alice Williams.

Maynard married Hazel V. Phillippi about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hazel (daughter of Roy Phillippi and Mae Nettie Arnold) was born about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nina Williams Ellis, 79, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Elizabethton and was a daughter of the late Maynard and Hazel Philippi Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two nephews, Steve Peters and Mike Peters and a brother-in-law, Earnest Peters.

Ms. Ellis loved to travel and in her younger years she enjoyed square dancing and bowling. She loved her dog and cats, spending time with her family and participating in the activities and worship at church, Pleasant Beach Baptist Church, where she was a member.

Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Regina Isaacs and her husband, Phil, of Elizabethton; a son, Brian Ellis and his wife, Sherry, of Johnson City; three grandchildren, Miranda Isaacs, Chelsie Isaacs and Boone Ellis and his wife, Mattie; a great-grandchild, Lottie Ellis; a sister, Mary "Bootie" Peters, of Johnson City; and a niece, Melanie Peters, of Johnson City. Great- nieces, Lindsey Moy and Natasha Peters and great-nephews, Chris Peters, Hunter Peters and Adam Buck also survive.

A service to honor life of Ms. Ellis will be conducted on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Mark Fowler and Rev. Bobby Stout officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Greg Rustin, soloist and Mrs. Tawana Holland, pianist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from Noon – 1:00 PM on Saturday prior to the service, or at the home at other times.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dean Pierce, Junior Stanley, Gordon Lewis, Shannon Burchett, Hunter Peters and Chris Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Garland, Bill Cline, Daniel Holder, Junior Campbell and Tommy Vaughn.

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ELIZABETHTON - Brenda Faye Williams, 67, of Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord Friday, May 03, 2019, at Hermitage Nursing Home.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Roy H. "Moose" and Carrie Mae Berry Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Williams and two brothers, Big Tommy Williams and Ray Williams and a sister-in-law: Kay Williams. Brenda was a graduate of Unaka High School she was a member of Borderview Christian Church where she sang in the choir for several years. She was a retired Daycare Teacher. Brenda was an avid UT Vol Fan.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Peggy W. Campbell and husband Michael E. Campbell; three grandsons: Landon Scott Jones, Andrew Stanley, and Jordan McKamey. She is also survived by two sisters: Ann Wright of Florida and Claudette Henson, of Elizabethton; one brother Larry Williams, of Hampton and a sister-in-law, Barbara Williams of California and a brother-in-law: David Henson & Donald Wright. An Honorary sister: Margaret Jones. Several nieces, Nephews & Cousins.

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Elizabethton- Leonard “Keith” Benfield, 71, went to be with the Lord, October 16, 2022, after a long courageous fight with cancer and heart disease.
He was a retired 50-year member of Boilermaker’s Local #83 of Kansas City, Kansas.
Keith loved talking and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his fur babies, Elijah and Ollie, riding his motorcycle, camping, talking to friends, and sitting on the porch watching the wildlife and the rolling river.
Keith was a member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, and also attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church when his health permitted.
Survivors include: his wife, Barbara; his children, Holly Channon (Michael) of Moline, Illinois, Jennifer Carr (Steven) of Elizabethton, TN, Jacob Benfield of Port Neches, Texas, and Bob Norris (Shae) of Elizabethton, TN; his mother, Betty; his brothers, Gregory (Robin) and Robert (Mary); his grandchildren, Zachary, Avarie, Emily, Justin, Jesse, Madison, Bailey; and his great-grandchildren, Jazzy, Skylar, A.J. and Peyton; his Aunt Pidge; and several cousins, nephews, nieces and special friends, George Baldwin and Kenneth Loveless also survive.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Benfield; two infant daughters; his grandparents, Jenny and Gordon Peters, Floyd P. and Elda Ollis Benfield.
Our family wishes to thank Dr. Jamal Maatouk and the staff of the Kingsport Cancer Center, Dr. Siv, Dr. Rita Plemmons, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, Amedysis Health Care, Amedysis Hospice, and all the nurses, CNAs, and techs that have walked the walk with Keith. We are so thankful for our many friends and neighbors who have been there for us.