Theodore Roosevelt Potter

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Theodore Roosevelt Potter, 94, 137 Ted Potter Road, Butler, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998, in the Asbury Center, Johnson City, following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late William and Emma Stout Potter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dovie Irene Potter, Nov. 10, 1998, a daughter, Grace Cable, in 1996, two sons: Ray and Ralph Potter; a sister, Sarah Hollifield; five brothers: Bronlow, Harrison, Millard, Blaine and George Potter. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Stone Mountain Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War I. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law: Larry Potter, of the home; Dennis and Wanda Potter, Elk Park, N.C.; and James "Red" and Betty Glover, Hampton; five daughters and three sons-in-law: Gayle Ashley, Mary and Howard Estep, all of Elizabethton; Linda Potter, Betty and Daniel Hill, all of Johnson City; Ruth and Wayne Harmon, Butler. Twenty grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Theodore married Dovie Irene Pearson about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dovie was born on 8 Mar 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Nov 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stone Moutain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gracie married Carl Allen Cable about 1960 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Carl was born on 7 Apr 1939 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 26 May 2018 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Stone Moutain Baptist Church Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dennis Potter, age 71, of Buckeye Road, Elk Park, passed away Thursday evening, February 15, 2018, at his home.

Dennis was born Feb. 24, 1946, in Carter County, Tenn., a son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Potter and Dovie Pearson Potter. Dennis was a member of Stone Mountain Missionary Baptist Church and a retired stonemason. His work spanning all over Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. He took great pride in a job well done. He taught the trade to both his sons, along with many others. Though he had a great love for creating masterpieces out of rock, his greatest love was his family. He loved each and everyone unconditionally. He had a way of making each child, daughter-in-law, grandchild, friend and neighbor feel like they were just a little more special than others. His unconditional love always stretched out his hand to strangers in need and folks down on their luck. He was certainly a good Samaritan to all.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Wanda Stines Potter of the home; two sons, Randy Potter and wife Patsy, and Jackie Potter and wife Brenda, all of Elk Park; five sisters, Dolly Harmon and husband Wayne of Butler, Mary Estep and husband Rev. Howard Estep of Elizabethton, Linda Potter, Gayle Ashley and Betty Hill and husband Daniel, all of Johnson City; one brother, Larry Potter of Butler; a brother-in-law and best friend, Carl Cable of Elizabethton; one sister-in-law, Betty Jo Glover; three granddaughters, Miranda Stoeltzing and husband Josh of Roan Mountain, Kayla Potter of Blowing Rock, and Amber Hoilman and husband Cody of Linville; one grandson, Joey Potter of Elk Park, and a very special great-grandson, Parker Stoeltzing. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death three brothers, Ray Potter, Ralph Potter, and James "Red" Glover, and one sister, Gracie Potter Cable.

Funeral services for Dennis Potter were conducted at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body lay in state, at the chapel, from 6 to 8 p.m. Rev. Buddy Street and Rev. Howard Estep officiated. Graveside services and burial were conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Stone Mountain Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Elk Mills, Tenn.

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On Sunday, December 11, 2022 our most precious mother, daughter, sister and friend, Sherry Leigh Cable, opened her eyes in the presence of her Heavenly father, her beloved Dad and Mom in her forever home in glory at the age of 55.Sherry was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., but was raised in the Elk Mills Community of Butler by her loving parents, Carl Allen Cable and Gracie Mae (Potter) Cable. She had mourned their loss tremendously.
Sherry was so much more than a mother, she was a friend, a confidant, and the rock of her family. She was the go-to for a pep talk, a cheerleader for achievements and the voice of reason in the midst of pain or troubles. Though she herself went through so much pain but emotionally and physically, Sherry always found time for what really mattered the most, family and family was her friends as well. She believed that everyone should be treated with kindness and respect which is exactly what she did.
Sherry was a graduate of Hampton High School and was retired from the Internal Revenue Service. She was of the Baptist faith and had attended Sunset Freewill Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memory is her devoted and loving daughter, Brittany Cable, of the home; her beloved brother, Terry Cable, also of the home; her aunts, who were more like sisters, Mary Potter Estep (Howard), Linda Potter, Betty Potter Hill (Daniel), and a very special aunt and best friend, Gayle Potter Ashley, all of Elizabethton; an uncle, Opal Cable of Butler; her bonus sister, Kristi Crow Smith; her special friend and godmother to Brittany, Patsy Crow; her special friends, Lisa Morrow, Missy Andrews Ward, Debbie Treadway, Angie Odom, Lori Church and Melissa Scalf.
A service to honor and celebrate Sherry’s beautiful homegoing will be conducted at 12 p.m. Saturday, December 17, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Rev. Terry Richardson and Rev. Howard Estep officiating. Special music will be provided by Vanessa Cox. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service.
Following the service, Sherry will be laid to rest beside her beloved mom and dad in the Stone Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery in the Poga Community of Butler. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Smith, Elijah Smith, Lee Morrow, Randy Potter, Jackie Potter, Chuck Pierce and Andy Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Estep, Opal Cable, Wayne Harmon, Bea Crow and Daniel Hill. We would like to thank the members of the Carter County Rescue Squad, members of the Hampton/Valley Forge Fire Department and the 2600 ICU & 5200 wing at the Johnson City Medical Center for the love and care shown to Sherry and her family.