Jonas L. Clawson, Sr.

Jonas married Sarah Ellen Potter on 30 Jul 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Peter Potter and Martha Bunton) was born in Mar 1834 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Charlotta Hicks on 18 Apr 1874 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . Charlotta (daughter of David Hicks and Betty Hicks) was born about 1851 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 16 Jul 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clawson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Edna Jane Vines about 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edna was born in Jun 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Merritt Hicks on 4 Apr 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Merritt was born about 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married William J. Vines about 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born in Feb 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married William Hicks on 1 May 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Paralee Cable on 6 Apr 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Paralee was born in Jan 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Aug 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William Granville Harmon in Jun 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Ephraim Council Harmon and Camilla Trivette) was born on 20 Apr 1874 in Laurel Creek, , Watauga County, North Carolina; died in 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Elizabeth Cable on 27 Dec 1878 in , Buncombe County, North Carolina, . Mary was born on 17 Aug 1879 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 26 Oct 1941 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mollie married Valentine Morgan on 5 Mar 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . Valentine (son of James G. Morgan and Hettyann Rosalee Stout) was born on 11 Feb 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jun 1964 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Charles William Mann about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of William Peter Mann and Caroline Keller) was born on 23 Mar 1889 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Nov 1968 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Bertha May Walsh about 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha was born on 14 Sep 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1982 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Canada married Pollie Caroline May about 1903. Pollie was born on 8 Mar 1877 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 7 Jun 1946. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Flossie Tolley on 16 Feb 1905 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Flossie (daughter of Merrit Tolley and Mary E. 'Polley' Calhoun) was born in Oct 1888 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Aug 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, October 23, 1943
DAN VINES
Dan Vines, 58 years old, a resident of Powder Branch, passed away this morning at his home at 4:15 after an illness of the past years. He and his family moved to Powder Branch a year ago, coming from Fish Springs where they had resided for the past 15 years.
He is survived by his wife Jane; two daughters, Hazel of the home and Mrs. Vickie Ham of Philadelphia; four sons, Pvt. Lee Vines in Sicily; and Pvt. Billy Vines of Panama, Dewey Vines of Fish Springs, and Raymond Vines of the home. He is also survived by four brothers, Arthur, James, both of Stoney Hollow, Thomas of Elk Mills and Charley Hicks, and a half-brother.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday afternoon at the Stony Hollow Christian church with the Rev. Johnny Hall and the Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the North Funeral Home.

Daniel married Nancy Jane "Jannie" Potter about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of John Roby Potter and Lizzie Evelyn Greer) was born on 20 Jan 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Mar 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, November 29, 1939
OBITUARY
Alt Vines, 49, of Heaton, North Carolina, was buried Monday, Nov. 27, at the Flat Springs Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Brown at the Flat Springs church.
Mr. Vines is survived by his mother and father, William and Mattie Vines; six children, Clate, Ira, Vinie, Roy, J. C., and Bessie; six brothers, Charlie, George, Dan, James, Tom and Arthur; and five sisters, Maggie, Bessie, Josie, Lily and Visie.

Thomas married Carrie A. Cook about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carrie was born about 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William Edward Stout on 11 Sep 1910. William (son of George Thomas Stout and Louisa Franklin) was born on 1 Sep 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Sarah Geneva Hicks on 24 Oct 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Calvin Jordan "Jerd" Hicks and Dorcas Virginia "Jenny" Clark) was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dovie married Jacob Leroy Trivette on 5 Jul 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jacob (son of Joel Trivette and Mary Ann Bunton) was born on 11 Apr 1880 in Shawneehaw, Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Nov 1945 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clawson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gurney married Goldie Ann Lunceford on 28 Feb 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Goldie (daughter of Andrew D. Lunceford and Julia C. Hartley) was born on 15 Jan 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Sep 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stone Moutain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verbie married Myrtle Nancy Ward about 1942 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Myrtle was born on 5 Sep 1923 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 16 Aug 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Oda Greene about 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Ervin Greene and Myra Louise Storie) was born on 24 May 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Nov 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pollie married James Ray Irick on 11 Dec 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of George W. Irick and Mary A. Stout) was born on 1 Feb 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Maude Arabella Dellinger. Maude was born on 29 May 1921 in , Carter County, North Carolina, ; died on 13 Jun 2010 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pearley married Percy Vance Henson about 1928. Percy (son of James Jackson Henson and Mary A. Mitchell) was born on 18 Feb 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Jul 1980 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margie married Troy William Guy about 1930. Troy (son of Andrew Jackson Guy and Eliza Jane Greer) was born on 15 Oct 1909; died on 14 Nov 1997 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arnie married Rosa E. Guy about 1938. Rosa (daughter of Andrew Jackson Guy and Eliza Jane Greer) was born on 5 Apr 1918 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Feb 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Della Mann Ward, 86, of Roan Mountain, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton following an extended illness.
A native of Avery County, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Myrtle Clawson Mann.
Mrs. Ward was a homemaker. She was a member of Flat Springs Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Ward, who passed away February 3, 2017; four brothers, William Mann, Arney O. Mann, Donald Mann and Allen Mann; and four sisters, Perlie Henson, Margie Guy, Nellie Greene and Bertha Guy.
Survivors include a son, Kelly Ward, of the home, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services Della Mann Ward will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, at Flat Springs Baptist Church, Elk Park, N.C., with the Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Flat Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Wednesday

Della married John Mike Ward about 1960 in North Carolina, , , . John (son of Benjamin F. Ward and Vina Ellen Flannery) was born on 7 Mar 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 3 Feb 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pauline married Joseph Franklin "Frank" Trivette on 4 Oct 1934 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Joseph (son of Jacob Leroy Trivette and Dovie Missouri Hicks) was born on 20 Jun 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Sep 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eula married Thomas Edgar Kyte about 1935. Thomas was born on 12 May 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Sep 1948 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorene married Joseph A. Sheets about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph was born on 14 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jan 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Algie Alton Clawson 92, of Crown Point, Ind., passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, due to injuries sustained in a recent fall. Algie was born June 15, 1927, in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Henry and Bertha (Walsh) Clawson.

He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his Wife: Lillie Bell (Potter) Clawson of Elk Park, NC; his oldest Son: Dale Clawson, who died in 2006; two Brothers: Dover Clawson and Herbert Clawson; six Sisters: Trilla Clawson, Pauline Trivett, Eula Kyte, Novella Dugger, Lorena Sheets and Alma Harmon.

Algie is survived by one Son: Doyle Clawson of Hickory, NC; Grandsons: Tim Clawson and wife Liz of Morganton, Mark Clawson, and Granddaughter, Linda Clawson; one Sister: Edith (Clawson) Jones and husband Ford of Elk Park, NC; six Great grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Algie served in the US Army and saw active duty in Korea. He enjoyed working and continued to do so even after retirement. Algie loved raising and caring for chickens and continued to be able to do so until his fall. He always owned many varieties of chickens, pheasants and peacocks. He had numerous squirrels and deer that he fed and looked after regularly. He also enjoyed working on cars and loved dogs. Algie was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He spent a lot of time alone but, had a lot of friends who he kept up with regularly.

The family wishes to thank a neighbor and dear friend of Algie's, Cesar, who was a help in all the times of need over the past several years. A special thank you to Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland for supplying the temporary grave marker.

Algie was laid to rest on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at Beech Mountain Cemetery beside his son Dale and near his mother, Bertha Clawson.

Alma married Walter John Harmon about 1948. Walter (son of Dewey McKinley Harmon and Emma Grace Ward) was born on 2 Jun 1926 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 14 Sep 1990 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in John Harmon Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Edith Mae Clawson Jones, 90, of Elk Park, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.
After a fall left her with a broken hip then contracting covid her body was too weak to go on. Her faith in Jesus was growing stronger every day and now that faith has made her whole. Edith was a light to all who knew her. She was a member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church.
She was born February 24, 1932 in Carter County, TN to Bertha Walsh Clawson and Henry Clawson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by six sisters; Pauline Trivett, Eula Kyte, Novella Dugger, Lorena Sheets, Alma Harmon and Trilla Clawson, three brothers; Dover Clawson, Herbert Clawson, and Algie Clawson.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Ford Jones; daughters, Debbie Jones of the home, Diann Harris and husband Greg of Elk Park; grandson, James Erwin of Minneapolis; granddaughter, Callie Sheppard and husband, Jonathan, of Elk Park and their dad, Jim Erwin. Bonus grandchildren, Job Harris, Brooke Harris, and Quentin Cooper. Nieces and nephews also survive.
The family extends their sincere appreciation to Dr. David Kimmel, Dottie Wiseman, the staff of Elk River Medical, the staff at Life Care, Medi-Home Hospice, Avery County EMS, Meals on Wheels, and all the agencies and people who helped Edith stay at home as long as possible. A very special thank you to Gail Townsend, Elaine Buchanan, Priscilla McGuire, Palma Bennet and JoAnn White and the congregation of Elk Park Christian Church. Edith wanted everyone to know that she won't have to wash anymore dirty dishes.
Per Edith's request, a graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Beech Mountain Cemetery with Jonathan Sheppard officiating.

Robert married Ethel Viney Lambert on 18 Feb 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ethel was born on 9 May 1909 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jul 2001 in Caldwell County North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Date of birth and date of death are from her death certificate. Provided by Debra Bailey .

Family/Spouse: Robert Harlon Houston. Robert (son of Samuel Jack Houston and Frances Jane Burleson) was born on 15 Jul 1899 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Apr 1973 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Billie Maynard Barrier about 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Billie (son of George Henry Barrier and Jane Elizabeth Carpenter) was born in Jul 1901 in North Carolina, , , ; died in May 1952 in Wasco County, , , Oregon; was buried in Tygh Valley Ioof Cemetery, , Wasco County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Velva married Thurman Bishop about 1934. Thurman (son of Charley Bishop and Burilla Walls) was born about 1912 in Pulaski County, , , Kentucky; died about 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Murle married William Oscar Morton on 26 Jan 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of James Lawson Morton and Mollie Johnson) was born on 6 Feb 1919 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 14 Aug 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ken Omeg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Etta married Charles Hobert Lambert about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of William H. Lambert and Sarah Jane Martha Pope) was born on 9 Oct 1901 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 9 Oct 1990 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Piney Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Morris married Ruth O. Campbell about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of James Lawson Campbell and Annie Magdaline Vines) was born on 8 Oct 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Virtie May Stines about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virtie (daughter of Charlie Columbus Stines and Margaret Ida Brown) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Friday, March 26, 1937
JULIUS VINES
Julius Vines, 23, died at his home at Oak Groe[sic] this morning at 12:40. Funeral services will be conducted at the Piney Grove church at Poga Saturday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Johnny Hall in charge. Interment will be in the Clawson Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Vines; five brothers, Lee, Billy, Morris, Dewey, and Raymond; and three sisters, Etta, Vickie and Hazel.

William married Mariel Campbell about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mariel (daughter of Roy Campbell and Fina Simerly) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Hazel Norma Vines Smith, 83, Elizabethton, passed away Monday April 9, 2012, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel C. and Nancy Jane Potter Vines. She had lived in California from 1966 to 1989. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. She was a member of the C Street Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Edgar Eugene Smith, January 11, 1999; by a son: Eddie Smith; a daughter: Deloris Reline; and 12 brothers & sisters.

Mrs. Smith loved to go to the beach, loved to sing and watch wrestling on TV. Her little best friend: Cuddles.

Survivors include Two Daughters & Sons-in-Law: Dawn & Raymond "Butch" Ruby, Oshkosh, Wis., and Twana & Ernest Hively, Johnson City; Four Granddaughters: Desiree Portillo, Christy Ruby Moon, Deloris Hively Kane and Cathy Hively; Three Grandsons: Joshua Reline, Ernie Hively and David Ruby; 12 Great Grandchildren: Corbin, Conner, Jordan, Kate, William, Chase, Kyrstyn, Jason, Trinity, Taylor, Mark and Brenden; Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Roby Ellis, Minister, officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by the Congregation. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Friday, will be: Ernest Hively, Bernie Ault, Tom Vines, David Vines, Jeff Vines and Raymond "Butch" Ruby.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Jeff Hopland, Dr. Garcia, Dr. Tran, the staff and nurses at the ICU, Sycamore Shoals Hospital and the staff of Bristol Pulmonary Specialty Hospital.

Hazel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Carl William Hartley on 25 Jul 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carl (son of Mary A. Hartley) was born on 3 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 May 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stone Moutain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Zeno Black. Zeno was born on 8 Aug 1920; died in Nov 1975 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jarvis married Cloise Evans about 1935. Cloise was born on 9 May 1916 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Apr 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Gordon M. Skeans about 1934. Gordon was born on 19 Dec 1905; died on 18 May 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Death record names father - Edward Stout, mother Margaret Vines.

Ruth married Dana Guy about 1935. Dana (son of Landon Carter Guy and Daisy Harris) was born on 12 Jul 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 0CT 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Gaither Guy about 1938. Gaither (son of Landon Carter Guy and Daisy Harris) was born on 18 Apr 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 2 Jul 1990 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S. married Martha A. Campbell about 1954. Martha was born about 1931; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lexie A. Vines Trivett, 86, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, January 3, 2014, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Arthur and Geneva Vines; several brothers and sisters; and her husband, Clarence Trivett. Mrs. Trivett grew up in Flat Springs, Tennessee, and in 1947 married Clarence Trivett. His career took them to many places, but in 1955 they purchased and settled on a farm in Bristol, Tennessee. Her three loves in life were her faith in God, her family and her home. She gave her life to the Lord as a pre-teen and lived for Him thereafter. She was a member of Mt. Holston Baptist Church for the past fifty years and loved her church family dearly. She loved to sing in the choir and learned from her father to read shaped note music at an early age. Most family gatherings included singing, right up until her death. She read her Bible faithfully and taught her children many Bible verses. One of the highlights of her life was the trip she made to Israel in 1999. Mrs. Trivett retired from the Bristol Regional Medical Center, where she worked in the Birthing Center for thirty-five years. She loved every baby born there and while shopping often met mothers who remembered her. After she retired she spent time crocheting and tatting afghans, bedspreads, doilies, dolls and tablecloths that were either given as gifts or kept as family heirlooms. Her green thumb made the hill where the family home is located memorable. She is survived by four children, Carolyn (Steve) Bullock, Jacksonville, FL, Jimmy Trivett, Bluff City, Jeffrey Trivett, Piney Flats, Vicky (Phil) Keen, Bristol, TN; two sisters, Dora Wagner, Waconia, MN; Shirley (Allen) Harmon, Elk Park, NC; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. The family requests the comfort and honor of your presence at the Celebration of the Life of Mrs. Trivett on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at 11:00 AM in the Mt. Holston Baptist Church, Bluff City, with Pastor Danny Ray Hardin and Sherrell Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM at in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton on Monday, January, 6, 2014. Entombment will follow the funeral service on Tuesday in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Tennessee. Active pallbearers will be Earl Buchanan, Steve Hardin, Barry Trivett, Travis Melvin, Frank Buchanan and Caleb Trivett. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Mt. Holston Baptist Church.

Lexie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wheeler married Sallie M. Hicks on 15 Sep 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born on 24 May 1908; died on 11 Dec 1968; was buried in Greenhills Memory Garden, , Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sava married William Dewey Potter on 3 Jan 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William Hugh Potter and Emily Josephine Stout) was born about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Edna (Trivette) about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edna was born about 1906; died about 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Pauline Clawson on 4 Oct 1934 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Pauline (daughter of Henry C. Clawson and Bertha May Walsh) was born on 28 Oct 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Juanita McKinney on 18 Oct 1954 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Juanita was born on 2 Apr 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Apr 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dessie married Ray S. Nidiffer about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ray was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Feb 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Rena Dugger on 14 Feb 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rena (daughter of Unknown Gentleman and Martha Jane Dugger) was born on 18 Aug 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Mar 2013 in Hamblen County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Piney Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Gladys G. Potter before 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gladys (daughter of Millard Filmore Potter and Bessie A. Church) was born on 10 Nov 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Georgia Lee Clawson Rosenbaum, 77, Elizabethton passed away December 25, 2019 in the Hillview Health Center.

Born December 25, 1942 in Butler, Tennessee to the late Gurney & Goldie Lunceford Clawson. She worked at TPI. She also worked at KFC for several years. Georgia was a member and Past President of the Carter County Crewettes. She was a member of Valley Forge House of Prayer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: Tony Clawson, Roy Potter and Ross Lambert her step-dads. She loved working in her home and her family.

Survivors include her husband of 41 years Ernest "Rosie" Rosenbaum. Her Children: Dexter (Lora) Adkins, Eddie Adkins, Rochelle (Mickey) Darnell and Johnny (Shay) Hicks. Her Grandchildren: Mason Hicks, Jessica (Dylan) Shetley, Dustin (Kelly) Simerly, Jeremy ( Cipriana) Simerly, Mallory (Matt) Howell and Heather (Jody) Rodefer. Her Great Grandchildren: McKinley, Christian and Jesse Pritchard, Oliver Shetley, Abbi, Liam, Mateao and Mia Simerly, Taylor, Jackson and Walker Howell, Corban, Caitlyn and Weston Rodefer, and two sisters.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steve Waycaster officiating. The eulogy will be given by Cecil Nelson. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 in the Spears Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Ernie Rosenbaum, Dexter Adkins, Johnny Hicks, Mason Hicks, Dustin Simerly, Jeremy Simerly, Mickey Darnell and Chris Ritchie. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jim Higgins, Cecil Nelson, Members of the Carter County Rescue Squad & Crewettes, Carson Scott, Neighbors and in memory of David Nelson. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Avalyn Hospice, the staff of Hillview Health Center and the staff of Legacy Home Care.

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Buried:
Jerry Thomas Clawson, 74, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 1, 2021, while in his home.
He was born on September 8, 1947, in Avery County, N.C., to the late Russell V. Clawson Sr. and Myrtle N. Ward Clawson.
Jerry gave his life to Christ as a young man and spent the rest of his life sharing the gospel to bring others to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. He preached his last sermon on the 23rd Psalm from his front porch two weeks before he passed. Jerry served as pastor of Walking by Faith Community Church until his last breath.
Jerry’s vocation was building houses and making improvements to peoples’ homes. He loved “tinkering” with cars and working with his hands.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell V. Clawson Sr.; his mother, Myrtle N. Ward Clawson; his brother, Russell V. Clawson Jr.; and his sister, Wanda C. (Tina) Clawson.
Left to cherish fond memories are his wife of 35 years, Karin L. Clawson; daughter, Mechelle L. Carter and husband Jeff of Limestone, and daughter, Laura A. Byrd and husband Julian of Grand Island, Fla.; granddaughter, Chelsea I. Ricker and husband Brennan of Johnson City; granddaughter, Linsey I. Way and husband Dakota of Rogersville; grandson, Miles R. Byrd of Shelby, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Mayland Ricker and Emmett Way; sister, Judy Carpenter and husband Charles of Newland, N.C.; sister, Janice Horney of Banner Elk, N.C.; brother in-law, Terry W. Lambert and wife Gwynne of Lafayette, La.; brother in-law, Larry Lambert of Lafayette, La.; a nephew that was loved like a son, Stacy Clawson; and a host of family members.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 7, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ray Davis officiating. Music will be provided by the Sounds of Victory. Interment will be at the Clawson Cemetery, Poga, Tenn. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

William married Bina Ethel Henson about 1936. Bina (daughter of Frank Henson and Ida Mann) was born on 21 Apr 1918 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 Mar 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Peggy Bernice Irick, 75, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016, at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James Ray and Polly Harmon Irick. Peggy was a homemaker. She was a member of the Elizabethton Church of Christ. Survivors include several cousins. Funeral services for Peggy Bernice Irick will be conducted at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Eddy Craft and Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, ministers, officiating. Music will be by the congregation. Interment will follow at a later date in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Bobby Roscoe Clawson, 60, 142 McKinley Clawson Road, Butler went home to be with the Lord May 2, 2022. A native of Carter County, son of the late McKinley and Maude Clawson. He worked in shrubs all his life. He was a member of Elk Mills Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Wanda Clawson, Anna Gentry, Molly Whaley, Bonnie Rethea Clawson, Nellie Sue Clawson; six brothers, Homer Clawson, Billy Clawson, Beryl Clawson, Paul Clawson, Delbert Clawson, and McKinley Clawson Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Clawson; daughter, Bonnie Trivett and husband Kevin; son, Calvin Clawson; sister, Betty Dugger and husband Terry and three grandchildren, Jackson Guinn, Carson Guinn, and Ainsley Guinn.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service for Roscoe will follow at 2 p.m. with Andy Lunceford officiating and special music by Cameron Clawson. The graveside service and burial will follow at the Clawson Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Clawson, Johnny Clawson, Jerry Clawson, Joe Clawson, Kenny Clawson, Richard Clawson, Kevin Trivett, and Ron Reed. Honorary pallbearers are Tim McCory, Jeff Stout, Anthony Smith, Mike Andrews, Wayne Stamey, Luther Whaley, and Steve Gregg.

Percy married Della Marie Hartley on 3 Mar 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Della (daughter of Murphy Filmore Hartley and Hettie Roselee Guy) was born on 5 Mar 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Mar 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cable Cemetary, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Beulah Willis Anderson on 3 May 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beulah (daughter of Earl Anderson and Ella Estel Gregg) was born on 26 Sep 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 2010 in 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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HAMPTON - Velma E. Tester, 74, of Hampton, went home to be with her Lord, on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William Oscar and Merle Hicks Morton and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen O. Tester, on June 22, 2010.

Mrs. Tester was a life time member of Union Baptist Church in Hampton where she served the church faithfully as a Sunday School teacher and a choir member. She loved to watch movies on the Hallmark Channel, and taking trips to Gatlinburg. She loved to spend time with her family and attend services at her church.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Scott Tester, and his wife, Rebecca, Hampton; four grandchildren, Marissa Marie Tester, Mark Scott Tester, Cody Ryan Keene, Dave Newton Ramey; a sister, Glenda Ranshaw, and her husband, Rev. Doug Ranshaw; brother-in-law, Richard Tester, and his wife, Betty, all of Hampton; three nieces, Tiffany Arnett, Amy Lowe, Amanda Blair; and a nephew, Travis Ranshaw. A special friend, Karen Matherly, also survives.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Tester will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Wesley Duncan, and Rev. Doug Ranshaw, officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Union Baptist Church Choir. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday prior to the service, and at the home of her son at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Travis Ranshaw, Mark Tester, Dave Ramey, Cody Keene, Eugene Keene and Ray Arnett. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Union Baptist Church. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet the family at the cemetery at 10:45 am on Wednesday.

The family wishes to express a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nurses on the 5200 floor of the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital for the concern and care shown to Mrs. Tester and the family during her time there.

Velma married Glen O. Tester about 1962 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Glen (son of Ben Walter Tester and Lillie V. Baird) was born on 1 Jul 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jun 2010 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mattie E. Lambert Lewis, 92, of Butler, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, from Johnson City Medical Center. Mattie was born in Poga, Tenn., to the late Hobert Charles and Etta Vines Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Charles "Ray" Lewis, on December 3, 2003; a brother, Allen Lambert; and a sister, Mae Lambert Harmon.
Mattie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was a member of Elizabethton Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting, fishing, listening to music and also playing music.
Those left to cherish her sweet memories include a daughter, Devonia Lewis McKeehan and husband (and beloved son-in-law) Bobby of Elizabethton; a brother, George Lambert and his wife of Butler; a sister, Selma Vines, also of Butler; two grandchildren, Randy McKeehan of Stoney Creek and Lisa McKeehan Young of Johnson City; and five great-grandsons, Curtis Bradley McKeehan, Georgia, Randy Ray Pritchard, Chase Alan Young and Christopher Robert Young, all of Johnson City, and Dalton Ray McKeehan of Stoney Creek. Also, many beloved nieces and nephews also survive.
A visitation will be conducted from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, or at the residence of her daughter at any time. A service to honor the life of Mattie E. Lambert Lewis will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Roby Ellis and Mr. Eddy Craft officiating. Music will be under the direction of Elizabethton Church of Christ Singers. The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, Bob Campbell, Jeff Vines, Terry Reece and Shane Lambert.

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Buried:
George Dewey Lambert, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at his home. George was born on March 13, 1939 to the late Hobert Charles Lambert and Etta May Vines Lambert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Lambert; sisters, Mattie Lewis and Mae Harmon; and brother, Allen Lambert.
George enjoyed fishing and playing music. He also retired as a master metal craftsman.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 56 years, Jessie Trivette Lambert; son, Shane and wife Melissa; step-son, Michael Blevins and wife Debbie; step-daughter, Karen Vogler and husband John; sister, Selma Vines; grandchildren, Alyssa Lambert, Michelle Walsh (Michael), Matt Blevins (Ashley), Adam Stanton, Kala MacDowall (Luke) and CJ Lambert; and great-grandchildren, Faith, Avery and Aidan.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, July 26, at Mountain View Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow with Pastors Nathan Jones and Dean Presnell officiating. The graveside service and interment will follow at the Lambert Cemetery (Poga). Pallbearers will be Jeff Vines, Kevin Reece, Michael Walsh, Michael Blevins, John Vogler, Matt Blevins, Greg Trivette and Bobby Joe Trivette. Honorary pallbearers are Aidan Blevins, Charlie Stout, Raymond Kempton and Steve Pate.

George married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bob R. Vines Sr., 79, of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, at his residence after a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Dewey and Virtie Stines Vines.
Bob was a retired automotive mechanic, having been employed at Dixie Battery for 28 years. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church. He loved restoring old cars and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde, Norman and Tony Vines, and a sister, Martha Guinn.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Ann Keller Vines; three children, Bobby Vines Jr. and wife Angie, Elizabethton, Kenny Vines and wife Marta, Lexington, Ky., and Debbie Foster and husband David, Jonesborough; four grandchildren, Derrick, Eric and Andrew Vines and Devin Foster; two brothers, Gilbert Vines and wife Hilda, Elizabethton, and Danny Vines and wife Angela, Jonesborough; a sister, Vickie Snyder and husband Danny, Gray; several nieces and nephews; and his fur baby, Artie.
Funeral services for Bob R. Vines Sr. will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Chris Shumate officiating. The entombment service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Jackie Cole officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be his church family and Harold Hicks. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Avalon Hospice, Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter and her staff, and the staff of ICU, Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

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"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, August 19, 1944
CLYDE LEE VINES
Clyde Lee Vines, age 1 year, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Vines, Route 3, Butler, died in Appalachian Hospital, Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock after an illness of 1 month.
Survivors are the parents; 2 brothers, Bobby and Norman Vines of Route 3, Butler; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Vines, Oak Grove; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stines, Beech Creek, N. C.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock from the Poga Christian Church with the Rev. Reece in charge.
Burial will be made in the Poga Cemetery.
Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends at the service.
The body will remain in the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Chapel.

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Toney Mack Vines, 67, of Hampton, went home to be with the Lord following an extended illness on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Hermitage Health Center. He was a son of the late Dewey Vines and Virtie Stines Whaley and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ann Green Vines; a great-grandson, Grayson Anderson; two brothers and one sister.
Toney worked at North American Rayon Corporation over 30 years and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing and watching his grandsons play basketball.
Those left to cherish his memory include one son, Anthony Vines of Johnson City; three daughters, Jeannie Street and husband Tony of Roan Mountain, Kimberly Tucker and husband Jonathan of Johnson City, and Alena Bentley and husband James of Hampton; three brothers, Danny Vines of Jonesborough, Bob Vines and Gilbert Vines, both of Elizabethton; one sister, Vicki Snyder of Johnson City; his girlfriend, Joan Ramsey of Elizabethton; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Toney Mack Vines will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor James Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends in the chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the funeral service, and at the home of a daughter, Kimberly Tucker. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jonathan Tucker, Tony Street, James Bentley, Tyler Street, Jordan Bentley, Bob Vines, Danny Vines and Gilbert Vines. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Carden, Scott Carden, Austin Bentley and Chris Bentley

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"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, September 2, 1948
JAMES VINES
Billy James Vines, two-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Vines of Route 1, died in a local clinic Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. after a one-day illness.
Survivors besides the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell of Route 1, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Janie Vines of Route 4.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of the father from Chicago, Illinois.

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Buried:
He was the son of the late Carlie William and Rosia Lee Vines Hartley. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rachel "Lottie" Hartley, a brother, L.D. Hartley, and an uncle, Dana Hartley.

Mr. Hartley was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.

He was an employee of the Carter County Sheriff's Department and also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict.

Funeral services was conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar 21, 1999 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel.

Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 22, 1999 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

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Mr. Dewey Lee “Gomer” Hartley, age 69, of Elizabethton “walked” home to be with his Lord Saturday, October 24, 2015 from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Carlee William and Rosalee Vines Hartley. He was a retired employee of Snap-On-Tools and he was of the Baptist faith. “Gomer” loved playing music with his friends and enjoyed listening to blue grass music. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, L. D. Hartley and Jessie Hartley and a sister, Maxine Whaley. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Hartley, of the home; three daughters, Norma Garrison and husband Mark, Elizabethton; Lorie Canter and husband David, Johnson City and Glinia Creasey and husband Doug, Elizabethton; grandchildren, Matthew Canter, Jacob Garrison, Kaylee Garrison, Kristen Creasey and Joshua Creasey; brothers, R. L. Hartley, Dennis Hartley, Gene Hartley and Carroll Hartley; sisters, Cindy Phillips, Hazel Clawson and Lucille Gardner and a special sister-in-law, Wanda Buckles. Several nieces and nephews and his loyal companion “Molly” also survive.

A Celebration of Life Service to honor the life of Mr. Dewey Lee “Gomer” Hartley will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Howard Estep, Rev. Ronnie Campbell and Rev. Buddy Street officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday prior to the service or at the residence at other times.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be June Andrews, Gary Cable, Dale Guinn, Bobby Guinn, Shane Guinn and Ken Carter.

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Died:
Hugh Gene Hartley, 69, Poga, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the James H. Quillen Va Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Carl and Rosalee Vines Hartley.
Gene served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired construction worker. He was a member and Deacon of Elk Mills Christian Church. He loved to watch Westerns.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Lisha Clawson Hartley; his children, Timothy (Tina) Hartley and Kimberly Hartley and son-in-law Derek Garton; five grandchildren, Brittany, Phillip, Timmy, Faith and Abigail, and the love of his life, his great-grandson, Nehemiah; his brothers, Dennis, R.L. and Carroll Hartley; two sisters, Hazel and Lucille; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at the Elk Mills Christian Church with Mr. Glen Foster, minister, and Mr. Donnie Cable, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by the church family. Interment will follow in the Cable Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jody Hartley, Cody Hartley, Blake Dugger, Timmy Hartley, Phillip Marvel and Bobby Hartley. Honorary pallbearers will be Carroll Garland Sr., Carroll Garland Jr., Todd Trivette, Derek Garton, Gary Guy and his church family.

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Stella B. Isaacs, 75, of Hickory, NC, formerly of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord, on Friday, December 23, 2016, in the Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Zeno and Georgia Mae Vines Black and was born in Carter County, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie ?G.W.? Isaacs, a daughter, two sons and a brother.

Mrs. Isaacs loved to crochet and she made quilts, as well as breeding and raising poodles. She was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church in Hickory, NC and was retired from Regal Manufacturing in Hickory, where she worked for twenty-seven years.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Roger Isaacs and Josh Isaacs, both of Newton, NC; several grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Bunton, Elizabethton; and three brothers, Zeno Black, Jr. and his wife, Teresa; Jim Black, and Danny Black, all of Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Stella B. Isaacs will be conducted at 7:00 PM, on Monday, December 26, 2016, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Jones officiating. Music will be under the direction of The Sounds of Victory and Teresa Black. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 ? 7:00 PM on Monday prior to the service.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, in the Whitehead Cemetery in Butler, TN. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Family/Spouse: Charlie G. W. Isaacs. Charlie was born on 30 Mar 1936; died on 15 Jan 2000; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jerry Thomas Black, 67, of Hickory, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born July 6, 1943, in Roan Mt., Tenn., he was the son of the late Zeno and Georgia Mae Vines Black. Mr. Black is survived by his wife, Vina Ruff Black; four sons, Eric Black, Bill Watkins, Randy Watkins, Larry Wike; two daughters, Jenny Black, Linda Wike; three brothers, Zeno Black Jr., Danny Black, Jim Black; two sisters, Stella Issac, Carolyn Bunton; two granddaughters; three nieces and eight nephews. The funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Smarts Grove Baptist Church, with the Pastor Charles Lewis officiating. Burial will be at noon on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Gunter Family Cemetery in Whittier.

Family/Spouse: Vina Ruff. Vina was born on 6 Oct 1936 in , Swain County, North Carolina, ; died on 31 Aug 2015 in , Catawba County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Marion Gunter Cemetery, Jackson County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Carolyn Bunton, age 75 of Elizabethton, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 5, 2023, at the Franklin Woods Hospital in Johnson City. She was born Sept 4, 1947 to Zeno and Georgia Mae (Vines) Black on Lower Elk. She graduated from Cloudland High School in 1967.

She accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior in 1983. She was a faithful member of Meadowview Baptist Church.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her mother, and father, her brothers Jerry and Jim and sister Stella.

Left to grieve and cherish her memories are husband JR.; Son Billy Darren and wife Sharon of La Vernia, Tx.; daughter Tina and husband Gary Hodge of Butler, Tn.; brothers Zeno Jr. and wife Teresa Black and Danny Black of Roan Mtn, Tn.; brothers-in-law Delmas and wife Lennis Bunton of Butler, Tn. George and wife Velma Bunton of Butler, Tn.; sister-in-law Lorean and Billy Pearson of Elizabethton, Tn.; granddaughters Victoria Newcomb of Tucson, Az, Hunter and Kylee Bunton of La Vernia, Tx., Emma Hodge of Butler, Tn., sisters Bessie Moffitt, Jackie Wiseman and Alma Jones and her church family. Grand-dogs Poppy and TJ of La Vernia, Tx.

Visitation will be held at Mountain City Funeral Home from 5-7 PM on Monday, the 8th of May. Service will begin at 7PM. with Preachers Rev Richard Jones and Rev Dr. Alan King to officiate. Burial with Graveside service will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, the 9th of May at the Bunton Family Cemetery in Buntontown, Tn. Pallbearers will be Terry Moffitt, George Moffitt, Bob Ward, Marshall Estep, Mike Blevins, Matthew Blevins, Steve Elks, and Lowell Trivette.

Special thanks to State of Franklin Healthcare and Karing Hearts Cardiology.

Shieley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - George Thomas Skeans, 77, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Gordon & Ellen Stout Skeans. He was a retired Captain with the Carter County Sheriff’s Department. In earlier years, he was employed as a mechanical Engineer. He loved gardening, hunting and fishing. George was a member of Union Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Marley Skeans, two brothers: Cyril and Bill Skeans and one sister; Mary J. Morgan. George was a member of Hampton Masonic Lodge # 750 and was a 32nd degree Mason.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Dorothy Vest Skeans; one daughter & son-in-law: Debbie & Mike McKinney, Jonesborough; two sons & daughters-in-law: Tom & Jenny Skeans and Tim & Tammy Skeans all of Elizabethton; four granddaughters: Brittany Skeans of the home, Cora Kelley, Jonesborough, Sydney Potter and Lindsey Hunter all of Elizabethton; two grandsons: Rick Skeans and Bryson Lynch and five great-grandchildren; two sisters: Elsie Sams, Watauga; and Margaret Fields, Hampton; a brother-in-law: Harry Morgan, Elizabethton; one brother: Ed Skeans, Watauga; two sisters-in-law: Judy Skeans and Lavonna Skeans, both of Elizabethton; one uncle: Bobby Stout and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Paul Peer, Minister and Mr. L.C. Tester officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday will be: Tom Smith, Ken Cornett, Mike Banner, Bobby Trivett, Sonny Slagle, Sean Johnson, Ricky Skeans, and L.C. Tester. Honorary Pallbearers will be Former Sheriff John Henson and employees and former employees of the Carter County Sheriff’s Department. A Masonic Memorial Service will follow the funeral service conducted by Hampton Masonic Lodge # 750.

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Buried:
Howard Dana Guy, 82, of Canton, Ga., passed away on September 23, 2021, at his residence.
Howard was born in Avery County, N.C., to the late Dana Guy and Ruth Stout Guy. In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his brother, William “Bill” Hicks, and sisters, Alma Church, Shirley Potter and Mabel Maxine Guy.
Howard Guy was a devoted husband who treasured his beautiful wife of 63 years, Crystal Rose Guy. He was a loving Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend to many. He was an expert fisherman who loved being outdoors. He was a singer with a beautiful voice and a wonderful friend who never met a stranger. He retired as a Supervisor with Ford Motor Company.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Crystal Rose Guy; daughters, Joy Annette Severino (John) of Canton, Ga., Tammy Rose Phipps (Ricky) of Woodstock, Ga., and Sharon Lynn Angel (Michael) of Woodstock, Ga.; son, Howard “Keith” Guy of Canton, Ga.; grandsons, Joshua Keith Moore, Jason Severino (Lori), Jesse Severino and Jackson Severino, Dakoda Phipps, Anthony Fernandez, Gabriel Fernandez and Keith Lee Guy, Ian Maynard; granddaughters, Sharon Rose Harden, Mechelle Karolyi, Amber Hyatt, Crystina Ruth Howard and Rebecka Quinn; great-grandchildren, Naomi, Olivia, Jolynn, Jasper, Ledger, Luke, Jazmine, Johnathon, Mason and Raven; sisters, Wilma Henthorn, Joyce Dugger, Sandra Nunley and Vickie Whaley; Uncle, Pastor Bobby Stout; and special double first cousin, Creed Guy. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
The family will receive friends Saturday, October 16, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, from 5 until 7 p.m. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Howard Guy will be conducted on Sunday, October 17, in the Piney Grove Church of Christ at 1 p.m. with Mr. Dean Estep, minister, officiating. The graveside service will be in the Piney Grove Church of Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joshua Moore, Dakoda Phipps, Travis Guy, Jamie Guy, Terry Anderson, Joe Hollyfield and Jason Lerczak.

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Claude Trivette, 70, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late James Edward and Norma Simerly Trivette. He was a 1965 graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended East Tennessee State University. Mr. Trivette worked in the twisting department of North American Rayon Corporation. He was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church and was an avid reader.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Clark.
Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Louis Trivette, Kingsport, Tenn., and first cousins, Pansy Harrison, Elizabethton, Ronnie Trivett and wife Patsy, Elizabethton, Kathy Oliver and husband Butch, Elizabethton, Brenda Hunter, Denver, N.C., Barbara Windfelder, Greensboro, N.C., Eddie Simerly, Greensboro, N.C., Dennis Simerly, Greensboro, N.C., Linda Lewis and husband Pat, Elizabethton, Ricky Trivett, Elizabethton, and Wanda McKinney of Michigan.

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Peggy R. Henson, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, age 67, 311 Centennial Dr., Elizabethton, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. She was a native of Carter County, born to Rana Dugger Trivette, Poga and the late Elmer Trivette. Mrs. Henson was a member of Poga Church of Christ but had attended First Christian Church of Elizabethton. She retired from Levi-Strauss. Mrs. Henson loved the children of Princeton Prep Preschool.


Mrs. Henson is survived by her husband Charles Henson of the home, one daughter and son-in-law: Shelia and Mike Loudermilk, one special grandson: Justin Loudermilk, all of Johnson City, one brother and sister-in-law: Boyd and Donnis Trivette, Poga, one sister and brother-in-law: Glenda Kay and Richard Brush, Morristown, three sisters-in-law: Marquitta Greene and husband J.M., Elk Park, NC, Geraldine Stewart and husband David, Bernita Grindstaff and husband Luther, all of Johnson City three half brothers, Dale Trivette, MIke Trivette and Bobby Trivette and and special people in her life: The Hilman family, J. L. Collins and family, Floyd and Oma Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Range and the staff and families of Princeton Prep Preschool. Several very special nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.


The funeral service for Mrs. Henson will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 30th in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Mr. J. C. Anderson, Minister officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel prior to the service or at the residence at any time.


The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 31st in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at 9:50 a.m. Thursday at the cemetery for the service. Active pallbearers will be Bill Ward, Mike Greene, Richard Brush, John Hawkins and others selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be J. L. Collins and Floyd Lambert.

Peggy married Charles Edward Henson about 1963. Charles (son of John Paul Henson and Ira B. Vines) was born on 18 Sep 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jun 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Boyd James Trivette, age 69, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in the Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness. Mr. Trivette was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Elmer and Rana Dugger Trivette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Henson and a half brother, David Potter.

Mr. Trivette retired from Watauga Industries as a textile worker and was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Donnis Trivette, of Butler; two sons, Todd Trivette and wife Beverly, of Butler, and Eric Trivette of Hampton; one grandson, Jake Trivette of Butler; one sister, Martha "Glenda Kay" Brush and husband Richard, of Morristown; three half brothers, Mike Trivette, Bobby Trivette, and Dale Potter, all of Butler; brother-in-laws, Ricky Guy, of North Carolina, Gary Guy of Butler, and Charles Henson, of Elizabethton; sisters-in-law, Regina Cable of North Carolina and Oma Lee Lambert of Elizabethton; and a special niece, Sheila Loudermilk, of Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Trivette will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 13, 2013 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Rev. Bryan Miller, officiating. Music will be under the direction of the members of Flat Springs Choir. The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 14, 2013 in the Piney Grove Church of Christ Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jake Trivette, Justin Loudermilk, Charles Henson, Gary Guy, Lloyd Cable and Ricky Guy. Honorary pallbearers will be Boyd's friends of the Elk Mills and Poga Community. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 AM on Saturday, December 14, 2013.

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Martha Glenda Kay Trivette Brush, 69, of Morristown, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Martha was born in Carter County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Elmer Trivette and Rana Dugger Trivette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Henson, and her brothers, Boyd Trivette, David Potter and Mike Trivette. Martha was a homemaker and a member of Piney Grove Christian Church in the Poga Community of Butler. She was a wonderful wife, mother, aunt and friend, and will be missed by all that knew her. Martha loved her cats as her family. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Richard Brush, of the home; her daughters, Lisa Brush and Heather Hawkins and husband John; her brothers, Dale Potter and Bob Trivette; a special niece, Shelia Loudermilk and husband Mike; her great-nephew, Justin Loudermilk; her brother-in-law, Charles Henson; her sisters-in-law, Peggy Kenney-Windsor and husband Bill and their family of Ontario, Canada, and Barbara Kien and family of Royal Oak, Mich.; her special cousins, Barbara Nunley, Ricky Harmon, Margaret Ward, Blanche Lambert Williams, Arbeulah Lambert and Beatrice Montgomery; and her special friend, Wilma Guy Henthorne. A service to honor the life of Mrs. Martha Glenda Kay Trivette Brush will be conducted at noon Saturday, January 9, at the Piney Grove Church of Christ, in the Poga Community, with Mr. Dean Estep, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Carl Cable. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 8, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, or at the residence of her brother-in-law, Charles Henson, at anytime. Mr. Steve Hilman will provide a special prayer at the receiving of friends. The graveside service will follow in the Piney Grove Church of Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Henson, Mike Loudermilk, Justin Loudermilk, Dexter Lunceford, Richard Lunceford and Ricky Harmon.

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On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 a handsome, blue eyed beauty from Pogi beheld the face of God at the age of 52. Johnny C. Henson, Jr., born on April 2, 1969, was the second child of four and the only son born to Johnny C. Henson, Sr. and Velma Lambert Bunton. Johnny had known loss in his life, his paternal grandparents, Percy V. Henson and Pearlie Mann Henson; his maternal grandparents, Troy J. Lambert and Arbeulah Trivette Lambert; he mourned the loss of many countless others, including June and Della (Deller to us and as Johnny called her, his “Other Mother”) Henson, Muriel Henson, Margie Hartley, Lexie Harmon, his uncle Ben Greene and his daughter, Kim Greene Oliver; Elliott and Katherine Trivette, and his buddies, Scott Miller and Jeff Dugger.
Johnny grew up in the hills of Pogi (he would quote- it’s only Poga to people who don’t live there) on the banks of the Elk River fishing in the summer months and hunting in the woods of Pogi in the winter months. Johnny went to Little Milligan Elementary and then graduated from Hampton High School with the class of 1988. Johnny was known by many names, Pogi Bull, Little John and Uncle Boo Boo but the name of Dad was his favorite. Johnny was happiest with his wife and his girls, going to family cookouts and homecomings to see friends and kin.
Johnny had worked at many jobs, his most recent job was as a security guard in Johnson City. Before that he had worked at Broyhill Furniture in Lenoir, NC, North American Rayon Corporation and Superior Wheels. Johnny had also worked for the Carter County Sheriff’s Department, under his father- then Sheriff of Carter County, as a jailor, road deputy and taking the cleanup crews out to local cemeteries. Johnny had a servant’s heart and excelled at any trade, maybe because of “know how” but more likely because of his willingness to help others and do his best. His most important job came when he met and married his wife, Chris, and had two beautiful daughters that were the absolute loves of his life.
Johnny had attended many churches in his life- Meadowview Baptist Church in Buntontown is where he was baptized and made a member, Keenburg- where he was married and took his children, but Piney Grove Church of Christ was his boyhood church and no matter which church he visited he was a Christian man in every sense of the word. Johnny was the most kind, sensitive man the world had ever seen. It never failed to receive a card every birthday and every Christmas with the most beautifully worded messages in them. Words cannot do him justice and therefore we are humbled only to try because his smile, his love, his warmth cannot be measured by this world’s standards.
Johnny left a legacy of kindness and love that will live on in the love of his life, his wife, Chris Lovette Henson; the lights of his life, Nevaeh Henson (his caregiver and daughter) and his mini me that he was “conditioning” for hunting stardom, his daughter, Lilly Henson; his father that loved him dearly, Johnny C. Henson, Sr. and his step mom, Kathy; his rock- his mother, Velma Lambert Bunton and his step dad, George Bunton; his (much older and shorter sister) Valarie Forrester and husband David, his (beautiful) sister, Becky Henson and Dennis Guy, his younger sister (the baby he spoiled) Sherri Henson; his step brothers, Josh Bunton and wife Amanda and James Ray Honeycutt; his step sisters, Teresa Bunton Trivette and Heather Honeycutt; several aunts, uncles and cousins and his nieces and nephews, who knew him as Uncle Boo Boo. Many many friends, too many to list because that was Johnny, everyone that knew him loved him and were considered friends from then on.
Johnny always wanted to move back home to Pogi and we are keeping our promise to take him home.
The family would like everyone to join us in a homegoing celebration of our beloved Johnny’s life on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Johnny’s childhood minister, Mr. Dean Estep, and his cousin, “Little” Charlie Trivette, officiating. We will be receiving friends to share memories of Johnny from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Johnny’s graveside service will follow in his beloved Pogi across from his homeplace in the Abe Trivette Cemetery with his minister from Meadowview, Reverend Richard Jones, officiating. Johnny would have surely chosen or “hand picked” the following as pallbearers, Charlie Forrester, David Forrester, Dennis Guy, Jordan Guy, Keith Trivette, Steve Trivette, Michael Walsh and Eric Trivette. Honorary pallbearers will be his friends and coworkers from previous employment and his hunting buddies through the years.
Our family would like to thank our many wonderful family and friends for the tremendous outpouring of love, kindness, prayers and donations to our family all done out of love for our Johnny. Also, a big thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Johnson City Medical Center ICU Unit for their outstanding, round the clock care for our precious Johnny, not to mention hundreds of updates we called for.
The flame flickered when he left us, but the flame burns strong within us.

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

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 our precious son, Dean Jarrett Guy went home to be with the Lord at the age of 15. Dean was born in Elizabethton, the second and last-born son of Jack and Samantha (Braswell) Guy. There, in Heaven to meet this precious boy were his Pa Wes and his Mammie Willis Guy; his maternal great grandparents, Robert Blunt Clawson and Ethel Clawson; his maternal grandfather, Julian Braswell; his paternal great grandparents, Troy and Margie (Marvie) Guy; and his beautiful aunt, Cathy “Cat” Guy.
Dean was a kind, generous and beautiful soul, although he was quiet, he was also eager to help anyone that needed a laugh, a hug or a smile- he was there. He loved his family and cherished his time with them, there will be a void within us all because he was so loved by his family. Dean loved playing with his dog, “Rusty” and taking care of the other animals, both adopted and strays that he found, he wanted to show them the love they needed to be happy. Most of all, Dean loved his Mom and giving her hugs, he loved his Dad and spending time with him outside just tinkering around. His sisters and his brother were very special to him and he loved them and their time together. Dean was an exceptional young man and achieved a lot in his life both academically because he was so intelligent and at home where he loved to be of help. He will be missed greatly, our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Dean’s memories live on in his Mom and Dad, Jack and Samantha Guy; his brothers and sisters, Jill (Evan) Plummer, Jack Austin Guy (Savannah), Maggie (Zack) Buckles; his step sister, April Presnell and his step brother, Jacob Guy; his maternal grandparents, Sue (Carroll) Fletcher; his niece, Raelynn Buckles and a soon to be niece on the way. Several aunts and uncles that loved Dean tremendously also survive.
Dean’s family will hold a service to celebrate his life on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Greg Thompson, Pastor Keith Brown and Preacher Justin Deaton officiating. Music will be provided by April Guy.
The family would like to invite everyone to visit and share memories from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton.
Dean will be laid to rest beside his grandparents in the Flat Springs Cemetery following the service on Thursday. Pallbearers will be Dennis Guy, Jimmy Guy, David Guy, Evan Plummer, Josh Guy, Zack Buckles and Justin Guy. Jamie Main will serve as honorary pallbearer.