Hannah Ida Potter

Hannah married Samuel L. Dugger on 11 Aug 1830 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of John Dugger, Sr. and Mary Margaret Engle) was born on 16 Jul 1806 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 1890 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Died during the Civil War.

Alexander married Elizabeth Gregg on 23 Dec 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born about 1835 in Pulaski County, , , Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvina married James William Vines on 8 Jul 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Elias Vines and Phoebe Duncan) was born about 1835 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvina married John M. Treffenstead about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Andrew Treffenstead and Nancy (Treffenstead)) was born about 1842 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte married John A. Stone on 24 May 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Ambrose Stone and Emily Adams) was born about 1836 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died after 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Mister Shupe about 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mister was born about 1840 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William H. Nave about 1864. William (son of Leonard Bowers Nave and Celia Colbach) was born in Jun 1843 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Alexander Smith Grindstaff on 6 Mar 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of John Grindstaff and Elizabeth Brown) was born on 28 Dec 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jun 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Siam, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1870 Johnson County, TN Census
District 10, Stumps Knob
Household 37
Samuel Dugger 64 TN
Ann M. 25 TN
Hannah S. 7 TN
Noah A. 4 TN
Daniel W. 2 TN

District 6, High Health
Household 78
Miles Brewer 20 NC
(Farm laborer in the household of Isaac McQueen)

1880 Johnson County, TN Census
District 5
Household 163
Miles F. Brewer 31 TN TN TN
Ann M. 34 TN TN TN
Noah A. Dugger 14 TN TN TN

1900 Johnson County, TN Census
District 5
Household 265
Miles F. Brewer Jul 1848 51 NC NC NC
Ann M. Mar 1847 53 TN TN TN

1910 Johnson County, TN Census
District 5
Household 201
Miles F. Brewer 58 NC NC NC Married 38 years
Annie M. 59 TN TN TN Married 38 years
Luthena 16 TN TN TN

Family/Spouse: Noah Patton. Noah was born about 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Miles F. Brewer about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Miles (son of Joseph "Joel" Brewer and Sarah A. (Brewer)) was born about 1852 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Feb 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Lucinda Hobson about 1890 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Lucinda (daughter of Isaac Hobson and Elizabeth J. (Hobson)) was born on 18 Apr 1869 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 17 Nov 1941 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married John A. Dugger about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of John A. Dugger, Jr. and Rhoda Cable) was born on 26 Jul 1846 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Nov 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Julius Dugger Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elias married Nancy Hicks on 30 Apr 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Levi Hicks and Cynthia Brewer) was born on 29 Sep 1854 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 1 May 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pierce Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Rebecca Elizabeth Hicks on 24 Apr 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca was born about 1865 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, December 9, 1943
MRS. BETTY GRINDSTAFF
Mrs. Betty Grindstaff, 80, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. A. Berry, Mountain City, route 1, after an illness of the past three weeks.
Mrs. Grindstaff was a member of the Baptist church of Mountain City and has lived a lifetime in Johnson county and surrounding district.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. M. A. Berry; one sister, Mrs. Retta Wilson, Mountain City; two brothers, David Nave, state of Washington, who is visiting in the community at the present time; John Nave of California.
Funeral services probably will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the Christian church, which is located on the Mountain City road, with burial in the Wilson Cemetery.
The body will be taken to the home at five o'clock this afternoon. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tetrick Funeral Home.


"Johnson County News," Thursday, December 23, 1943
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and help in the sickness and death of Mrs. Betty Grindstaff. These deeds of kindness will always be cherished by us. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Barry and family.

Bettie married Unknown Grindstaff about 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Unknown was born about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Amelia Catherine Moore about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Amelia was born in Jan 1874 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Lilly Belle Taylor on 1 Nov 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lilly (daughter of Alvin Taylor and Sarah A. Markland) was born on 6 May 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hanna married Alexander Smith Grindstaff about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of John Grindstaff and Elizabeth Brown) was born on 28 Dec 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jun 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Siam, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Susan Fritts on 10 Nov 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Andrew J. Treffenstead and Louisa Susan Porch) was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alex married Nettie Mae Johnson on 19 Apr 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Nettie (daughter of General Johnson and Minnie Blackburn) was born on 27 Sep 1912 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 29 Nov 1949 in Mercer County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Guy Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, July 15, 1964
James Wilburn Vines...
James Wilburn Vines, age 85 of Route 2, Butler, Fish Springs Community, died in the Carter County Memorial Hospital Wednesday at 4:00 a.m. after a long illness. He was a native of Johnson County and the son of the late Elias J. and Nancy Hicks Vines. He was a retired coal miner and member of Christian Church.
Survviors[sic] include a son, Elias Vines, Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Hicks, Butler, and Mrs. Mae Hicks, Elk Park, N.C.; one brother, John Vines, Johnson City; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from Fish Springs Baptist Church Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Russell Potter and Rev. Clarence Snodgrass officiating. Burial was in Matherly cemetery.
Pallbearers were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

James married Matilda Hicks about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Matilda was born about 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Annie married James Lawson Campbell on 28 Jun 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 6 May 1880 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Sep 1962 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Hattie Banner on 30 Nov 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hattie (daughter of Lemuel L. Banner and Carrie R. Wagner) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grover married Bessie Timbs about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie (daughter of William Brownlow Timbs and Mary Jane Potter) was born on 12 Jun 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josephine married William L. Kite on 21 Oct 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Alvin Nathan Dempsey Kite and Martha White) was born on 20 Dec 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 1937 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Friday, Feb. 13, 1931
Mountain City News – A telegram was received here Monday announcing the death of Isaac Grindstaff at his home in Canada. Mr. Grindstaff was about 40 years of age. He was a native of this county, but had been away for several years. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Betty Grindstaff, and one sister, Mrs. Hugh Barry, who reside here. Funeral arrangements have not been announced pending arrival of the body home.

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, September 30, 1959
MRS. MARY ALICE BARRY...
... 69, Route 1, Mountain City, died unexpectedly at her home September 23.
A native and life-long resident of Johnson county, Mrs. Barry was a member of the Dewey Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel Hugh Barry; three daughters, Mrs. Rachel Greer, Avondale, Pa., Mrs. Lulu Wells, Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. Annie Wells, Landonburg, Pa.; two sons, Berlia Barry, Blountville, and Ray Barry, Mountain City; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Dewey Christian Church with H. T. Mabry officiating.
Pallbearers were Ernest Slemp, Walter Miller, Frank Harper, Arthur Wilson, Luther Nave, Ike Wilson, John Harper, and Velty Fenner.
Burial was in Phillippi cemetery.

Mary married Daniel Hugh Berry about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Alfred Alexander Berry and Rachel M. Reece) was born on 13 Jul 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 1978 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Sarah Elizabeth Dyer on 18 Jul 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 19 Oct 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Clay Clinton Stout on 5 Jun 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clay (son of Richard Lawson Stout and Louise Fanny Elrod) was born on 21 Feb 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Mar 1981. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth Millsaps Dillard passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Life Care of Elizabethton.

Today our family, friends and community celebrate the life of Ruth Millsaps Dillard. Ruth was born September 2, 1915, in Mountain City, TN, to the late David and Amelia Moore Nave. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Ellard "Birdeye" Millsaps; a daughter, Florence Millsaps Isaacs, in 1984; three Sisters, Mary Alice Stout, Artie Lott and Kate Thomas; four Brothers, John Nave, Ralph Nave, Ike Nave and Luther Nave,

Ruth and her family moved from Old Butler in 1948. She and her family relocated to the present day community of Butler, TN. Prior to her death she was one of a handful of original surviving residents from Old Butler.

Ruth, along with her husband, were proprietors of Birdseye's Service Station and Grill for 30 years. Ruth had decades of fond memories and events that occurred over the years. She spoke fondly of the many friends she was blessed to know during her years in Butler. Ruth was active in the community and welcomed all to her home on Main Street.

During the move from Old Butler, Ruth would hear the sound of buildings being moved to the newly established community of Butler and with each home and business that relocated, she knew that another part of the original town was gone. Through her relentless spirit and determination, she along with her husband, built a home and business that would contribute in many ways to the community and be a loving place to raise their family.

As years passed, Ruth was always eager to share her knowledge of the community, the changes she lived through, and shared many of the stories she experienced with her many friends and neighbors. These are precious memories that will live on in our hearts forever.

Ruth married Jess Dillard in 1982 and they continued to reside in Butler. Ruth and Jess spent 29 happy years together. Ruth was a lifelong member of the Butler Baptist Church.

Ruth is survived by two daughters, Lorraine Matherly, of Powell, TN, and Doris Ann Harry and husband, Bill, of Butler; one son, Raymond Millsaps and wife, Imogene, of Elizabethton; Special family friend, George Richmond, of Oak Ridge, TN; 10 Grandchildren: Deborah Woodward, Amelia Jarvis, Bo Matherly, Steve Isaacs, Pat Rhudy, David Millsaps, Doug Millsaps, Candice Sieiro, Rena Tittle and Michael White; 12 Great Grandchildren; 9 Great Great Grandchildren; and 8 Step-Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Daniel Wood officiating. Music will be provided by Sharon and Sara Millsaps and Rev. Daniel Wood.

Burial will follow the service in the Butler Memorial Cemetery with music provided by Jon Shell, Piper.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to be at the funeral home by 1:55 p.m., are: David Millsaps, Doug Millsaps and Steve Isaacs, Bo Matherly, Matthew Millsaps, Ben Isaacs, Tony Rhudy and Walt Tittle III. Honorary Pallbearers are: Bill Shoun, Larry Shoun, George Lowe, Michael White, Jim Ferguson, Lloyd McFadden, Bob Harry, George Richmond, Chester Harmon and Darrell Campbell.

Ruth married Ellard "Birdseye" Millsaps about 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ellard was born about 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arline married John H. Ulyses Grant "Eulas" Sargent on 28 Feb 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Stephen Grant Sargent and Mary J. Trent) was born on 28 Apr 1869 in Hancock County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Dec 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Siam, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Daisy Williams on 12 Jun 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daisy (daughter of Abraham Brown Williams and Rachel Loretta "Rettie" Frazier) was born on 30 Apr 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Lillie Fritts on 9 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of George W. Fritts and Nettie Isabelle Lunceford) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carsie married John Combs about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Marshall "Marsh" Combs and Mary E. "Mollie" Stout) was born in Jun 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tilman married Estella C. Pierce on 9 Apr 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Estella (daughter of William Crumley Pierce and Cora Luvenia Presnell) was born on 31 Mar 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jun 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"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]

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Elias Jefferson Vines, 95, formerly of 229 Whaleytown Road, Butler, died Wednesday, October 2, 2002, at Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness.
Mr. Vines was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Wilburn James and Matilda Hicks Vines. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lena Hicks Vines, two sons, Brady Vines and Paul Vines, a sister, Bessie Vines, a brother, Cecil Fields, and a son-in-law, the Rev. Dennis Ward.
Mr. Vines was a member of Fish Springs Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation and was also a farmer.
Survivors include a daughter, Beulah Ward, Butler; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles Vines and Glenn and Patricia Vines, all of Butler; a sister, Mae Hicks, Elk Park, N.C.; five grandchildren, Doug Vines, Hampton, Judy Woods, Elizabethton, Cody Vines, Butler, Glenn Vines Jr., Memphis, and Freda Wagner, Butler; a great-granddaughter, Jessica Whaley, Elizabethton; special friends, Effie Henson, Butler, Martha Poole, Butler, and Tony Hathaway, Elizabethton; and all his special friends at Hermitage Health Center.

VINES -- Funeral services for Elias Jefferson Vines, 95, formerly of 229
Whaleytown Road, Butler, who died Wednesday, October 2, 2002, at Hermitage
Health Center, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 6, in the
Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Cable
officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Vines
Cemetery, Butler. Active pallbearers will be Dick Ward, Glenn Vines Jr.,
Cody Vines, Walter Vines, Doug Vines, Johnny Garland and Jessie Garland.

Elias married Lena Dory Hicks on 26 Jun 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lena was born on 8 May 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Vines Family Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married Morris G. Vines about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Morris (son of Daniel Columbus Vines and Nancy Jane "Jannie" Potter) was born on 15 Jan 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clawson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married Loan E. Meyers on 12 Jun 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Loan was born on 29 Dec 1911 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died in Oct 1986 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tina Bell Campbell Holden, age 102, Abingdon, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in the Abingdon Manor Nursing Home following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James Lawson and Magdaline Vines Campbell. She had lived in Abingdon since 1999. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Holden was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Abingdon Ward.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Holden, in 1986; an infant son and a daughter, Bobbie Jo Hood; and nine brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her Son-In-Law: Robert "Sonny" Hood, Hampton; Her Grandchildren: Terry Hood and wife Caroline, Abingdon, Sherry Carson and husband, Greg, Yorkshire, England, and Tammy Rice and husband, David, Plano, Texas; 16 Great Grandchildren; 11 Great Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces & Nephew.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, in the Butler Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 3 p.m. Friday to go to the cemetery.

Tina married Walter Holden about 1930. Walter (son of James Frank Holden and Amanda E. "Mandy" Guinn) was born on 14 Mar 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 1987 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married Jewell Dean White on 20 Sep 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jewell (daughter of William White and Callie Matherly) was born on 26 May 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Nov 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Billie Dove Vines Taylor, 84, of 131 Parsonage Road, Elizabethton, formerly of Rome Hollow, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2012 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

She was born in Carter County in the Fish Springs Community and was the daughter of the late Grover and Bessie Timbs Vines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Dean Vines, J.C. Vines, Raymond Vines and Winston Vines; three sisters, Orlena Gouge, Velma Vines and Nell Cates; and one grandson, Clifford Edwards.

Ms. Taylor was a member of Carter Christian Church and was a retired cook at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She enjoyed Sunday dinners, quilting, sewing, reading her bible and spending time with her family.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Tenia and Gary Payne, Mountain City; and Dora and Dwayne Buckles, Elizabethton; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Tedford and Ramona Taylor, Johnson City; three grandchildren, Blake Taylor and wife Rachel; Caroline Payne and Tiffany Buckles; three great grandchildren, Jackson Taylor, Levi Taylor, and Lillia Taylor; two brothers, Ottis Vines and wife Jackie, Hampton; and Edward Vines and wife Marge, Hyattsville, Maryland. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Ms. Taylor will be conducted at 7:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Tom Caraway, minister and Mr. Daryl Cox, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service; or at the home of her daughter, Dora Buckles, 131 Parsonage Road, Elizabethton at any time. Music will be under the direction of Christina Lewis and Richard Bowers.

The graveside service will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, in the Taylor Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Daniel Buckles, Joseph Buckles, Lanny Eggers, Dean Buckles, Jeff Farmer, Ennis Bowers, Leonard Bowers, Gaylon Taylor, Tim Vines, James Pierce, and Kenny Vines. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews and great nephews and members of Carter Christian Church. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Robert Walter, Dr. David Fenner, Dr. Harold Alison, Dr. Charles Famoyin and the nurses and staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital and Amedisys Healthcare.

Family/Spouse: Mary Hicks. Mary was born about 1910 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HICKORY, N.C. — Paul D. Vines, 93, of Hickory, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Hickory Village Memory Care after a period of declining health. He was born in Carter County, Tenn., on June 4, 1926. He was the son of the late Monroe and Gracie Henegar Vines. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Lucy Freeman Vines, Loretta Vines, and Bonnie Vines, and two sons, Eddie Vines and Greg Vines.
Paul was an Army Veteran and served during WWII.
He is survived by his daughters, Teresa Bargsley and husband Jerry of Hildebran, and Judy Barnett and husband Mike of Elizabethton, Tenn.; sons, Tim Vines of Newton, John Vines of Elizabethton, Tenn., Bill Vines and wife Jeanne of Elizabethton, Tenn., Arthur Vines of Knoxville, Tenn., and Jesse Vines of Gillette, Wyo.
A service will be held at Mountain Home Veterans National Cemetery.

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Berlie A. 'Buck' Barry
Berlie A 'Buck' Barry, age 88, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Mountain City Care Center.

He was born on February 13, 1924 to the late Daniel Hugh Barry and Mary Alice Grindstaff Barry. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three sisters: Rachel Greer, Lulu Wells and Anna Wells. a brother, Ray Barry.

Berlie was a 1944 graduate of Johnson County High School and a 1946 graduate of Elizabethton Business College. He founded Barry Real Estate Auction Company and after many years of service, retired from the company.

He enjoyed working around his farm and with his cattle. He also enjoyed working in his garden with his wife Mary. Berlie was a member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243 F&AM and the Jericho Shrine Temple. He was a faithful member of Liberty Christian Church. Berlie loved his family and spending time with them and he will be missed by all.

Berlie is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary I. Crussell Barry; daughter, Alice Faye McCloud; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Gearlene Barry, Wayne and Vickie Barry and Joe and Pat Barry, all of Mountain City, TN; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many special friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Mountain City Funeral Home with Minister Maurice Widener to officiate. Interment with Masonic Rites will follow at the Phillippi Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Carl Williams, Anthony Barry, Chaz McCracken, Jason Barry, David Pennington, Mike Eller and CJ McCloud. Honorary Pallbearers are Jim Hutchinson, Barton Hawkins, Earl Greer, Larry Mullins and Members of Liberty Christian Church. Friends may call at the home of a son Daniel Barry, 1867 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mountain City, Tn 37683.

Burlie married Mary Iva Crussell about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William Crussell and Pearl Cross) was born on 13 Jul 1924 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Dec 2014 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eulas married Jesse Louise (Sargent) about 1936. Jesse was born on 2 Jan 1916; died on 25 Mar 1996; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Mary Evelyn Wilson on 10 Jun 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Arthur Mack Wilson and Lottie Margaret Lewis) was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Nell Edith "Nellie" DeLoach on 14 Dec 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nell (daughter of Charles Hadden Spurgeon DeLoach and Mamie Belle Proffitt) was born on 27 Nov 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jun 1998 in Medina County, , , Ohio; was buried in Litchfield Burial Park, , Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby A. 'Maw' Hardin - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON - Ruby Annalee Grindstaff Hardin went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton, TN. A native and descendant of Pioneer Carter County Families, she was born March 24, 1916, to the late Claude E. Grindstaff and Daisy Williams Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Cecil H. Hardin, on August 25, 1997; and two infant daughters; Her son-in-law, Arlin Hopson, January 4, 2005; and a brother, Harold Grindstaff in February 2005. She was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Lois Fay Hopson, Elizabethton, Erma Jean and her husband, George Myers, of Johnson City; one son and his wife, John and Nyoka Hardin, of Elizabethton; grandchildren, David Keith and Connie Jo Hopson, of Hawaii, Judy Hopson and Karen Bowers, of Elizabethton, Glenn and Vicki Myers, of Bristol, TN, Lynn and Rita Myers, Dr. James and Donna Myers, all of Johnson City, John Claude and Jennifer Hardin, Jeremy Lee Hardin and Kelly, Vickie and Richard Thomas, Heather Richardson, of Elizabethton, and Tina Valdez, of Duluth, Minn.; Great grandchildren, Christine Webb, Donna Flynn, Lisa Marie Nichols, Cody Turbyfill, Christopher George Myers, Chandler and Kyndal Thomas and Mason Richardson; Great great grandchildren, Amber, Calina, Emily, Marley, Lindsey, and Sydney Webb, William Cecil and Angel Daniel, James Flynn Jr. and Haley Marie Nichols; five sisters and spouses, Dimple Williams Maryland, Opal Gouge, June (Bill) Allen, Dorthy (Carl) Deloach, Josie Kirbo, all of Elizabethton; four brothers and spouses, Wesley (Lucille) Grindstaff, A.B. (Judy) Grindstaff, Elic Grindstaff, David Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton; a number of nieces and nephews who knew her as "Aunt Beeb," along with many beloved cousins. She had a green thumb and her bountiful vegetable garden was shared with many friends and neighbors. Her flower gardens were always in bloom from spring to fall. She was a member of the original cast of the Wataugans and participated as long as her health would allow. She and her friends, Creola Day and Hazel Elliott, went to the state parks and made apple butter and churned real butter, during the demonstrations of old time crafts. She enjoyed going to the senior citizens center and made many friends there. The following are very special people in Maw Hardin's life, John and Peggy Wiggins, Patricia Buck, Herb Roberts, Rebecca Click and Dylan, Frances and Dicie, Daughters of the late Nell Elliott, who was her roommate at Life Care Center, Her present roommate, Hazel Cable, Her friends at the senior citizens center, especially Pauline Frazier, with whom she shared her love of music. Many thanks to the staff at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, who showed her so much kindness, especially Susie, Teresa, Kim, Michelle, Rebecca, Pat and Margaret. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2006, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Jonas Revis, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Chris and Tonia Hughes. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. prior to the service in the chapel. It was Mrs. Hardin's wishes to be returned to her home at 150 Nave Hollow Loop until time for the graveside service. Her children have honored her wishes. Friends may also call at the homes of Fay, Erma or John at anytime. The graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 17, at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from Mrs. Hardin's grandsons. Minister, pallbearers and friends are requested to meet at the residence, 150 Nave Hollow Loop, at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alabama Kiwanis Foundation, NW Alabama Home Builders Association, Webb Children's Trust Fund, P.O. Box 308, Winfield, Alabama 35594.

Ruby married Cecil H. Hardin on 19 Oct 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cecil (son of John W. Hardin and Doshie Campbell) was born on 26 Feb 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Dimple M. Williams, 93, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012, in the Pine Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Daisy Williams Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Buracker; two sons, Terry Williams and Jewell "Pete" Williams; three sisters, Ruby Hardin, Opal Gouge and June Allen; two brothers, Harold Grindstaff and Wesley Grindstaff; ex-husband, Dewey Williams.

Mrs. Williams was a retired seamstress and was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, working in her flowers and sewing.

Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Cole and husband, Karl, Elkridge, MD; a son, Harold Williams and wife, Linda, Mooresboro, NC; three brothers, A.B. Grindstaff, David Grindstaff and Elic Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Josie Shook, whom she considered her "most special sister" for her whole life and husband, Jack, Elizabethton, and Dorothy Deloach, Elizabethton; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Survivors also include, Claudia Proctor and Roy Wayne Shipley, both of whom Mrs. Williams raised as her own.

The funeral service for Mrs. Williams will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, April 23, 2012, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Chaplain Bryan Smith officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00-2:00 Monday prior to the service.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected by Josie and Jack Shook. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Williams, Leonard Lewis and Mike Williams.

Dimple married Dewey Williams about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dewey (son of Michael Garfield Williams and Alice Oliver) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON '97 Opal C. Gouge, age 87, 977 Hwy. 91, Elizabethton, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 26, 2008, from Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.

She was a Carter County native born to the late Claude and Daisy Williams Grindstaff. Mrs. Gouge was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and retired from Raytheon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son; one brother: Harold Grindstaff; and one sister: Ruby Hardin.

Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law: Norman Gouge, Elizabethton, William and Donna Gouge, Mt. Holly, NC; one daughter and son-in-law: Sharon and Harry Compton, Orange, VA; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters and one brother-in-law: June and Bill Allen, Dimple Williams, and two brothers and one sister-in-law: Wesley and Lucille Grindstaff, A.B. Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Gouge will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Elmer Carter officiating. Music will be under the direction of Joy Dean Babb and Diana Blevins.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Opal married Howard E. Gouge on 25 Feb 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Howard was born on 29 Jun 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Dec 1988 in 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]

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Nell Dare Grindstaff Seaboch, 88, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton after an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Tilmon H. and Stella Pierce Grindstaff.
Nell retired from Kay's Ice Cream. She was a member of Piercetown Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chal L. Seaboch; two sons, Donnie L. and Thomas H. Seaboch; two brothers, Ray and Glenn Grindstaff; and two sisters, Charlotte Lunceford and JoAnn Grindstaff.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, James Edward and Martha Seaboch, Elizabethton, and Freddie and Dee Seaboch of Texas; nine grandsons, six granddaughters and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Reed and Sandra Grindstaff, both of Butler; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Nell Dare Grindstaff Seaboch will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, September 23, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harvey White officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery on Saturday, September 24. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Life Care Center for the love and care Nell received during her stay there.

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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]

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]

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SSG. Charlie Vines, 82, of the Fish Springs Community, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. He was the son of the late Elias Jefferson and Lena Dory Hicks Vines and was born in the Fish Springs Community of Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Brady Vines.

He was retired from the Raytheon Corporation and was also a retired veteran of the Army National Guard. He was a member of Hampton Masonic Lodge #750 F & AM for over fifty years, and was a devoted giver and supporter of St. Judes Childrens Hospital for over thirty seven years. He was also a supporter and giver to the Disabled American Veterans and the Elizabethton/Carter Animal Shelter. He was a member of Fish Springs Baptist Church.

SSG. Vines is survived by a son, Doug Vines and his wife, Kim, Hampton; a daughter, Judy Woods, Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Jessica Whaley, Blountville; a sister, Beulah Ward, Butler; a brother, Glenn Vines, Butler; a special niece, Freda Wagner, Fish Springs and a special friend and the mother of his children, Arlene Townsend. He will also be missed by his special dog, "Little Bit".

A service to honor the life of SSG. Vines will be conducted on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Stevie Guinn officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday prior to the service or at the home of his sister, Beulah Ward, or his son, Doug Vines, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Vines Cemetery in the Fish Springs Community. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Tom McCloud will serve as honorary pallbearer. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet the family at the cemetery at 10:45 AM on Tuesday.

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Ruth Ann Myers Wilson, 69, of Butler, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Loan and Ruth Ola Campbell Myers.
Ruth was a homemaker. She was a member of Piercetown Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Greer.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Stephanie Wilson, Butler; a grandson, Ethan Wilson; and two sisters, Dorothy Keller and Carolyn Pressinell, both of Butler.
Funeral services for Ruth Ann Myers Wilson will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 4, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Steve Dugger officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday, January 5, at Butler Memorial Cemetery.

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Brownlow Vines, 85, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023 at The Waters of Roan Highlands in Roan Mountain, Tenn. Brownlow was a resident of Carter County, Tenn. He was married to his wife, Delora Vines, for 38 years. Brownlow served as a Specialist in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962, was actively involved in his church, and loved gardening. He is survived by his wife, Delora, two children, Emily Foster Vines and David Vines, their spouses, four grandchildren, Hannah, Corey, Cooper and Casey, a stepson, Kris McNeil, a brother, Arnold Vines, and a sister, Linda Carrier. A private burial and no funeral services will be held.

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Died:
Vernon Spencer Vines, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Tracy and Pollie Hicks Vines.
Vernon was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church and Watauga Masonic Lodge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Patty Vines Wilson; a sister, Burlie Stansberry; and a brother, Martin Potter.
Survivors include his daughter, Lesha Markland, and great-granddaughter, Kenadee, of the home; his grandchildren, Jessica Taylor, Erica Wilson, Jeffrey Wilson, Amanda Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Slater Wilson, Brandon Wilson, Victoria Stathan, Chariety Stathan, Spencer Cole and Dustin Stathan; 19 great-grandchildren; his sister, Linda (Walter) Carrier; his brothers, Brownlow (Delora) Vines and Arnold (Linda) Vines; several nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Frankie Flannrey.
A memorial service will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 13, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ray Davis officiating. Music will be provided by the Sounds of Victory. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Chris Flannrey, Gary Champman, Junior Cole and Eddie Peters.

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Daniel W. Barry, age 69, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on January 17, 1947 in Mountain City, TN to the late Berlie A. Barry and Mary I. Crussell Barry.

Daniel was a former principal at Little Milligan Elementary School until his retirement in 2001. He was one who loved genealogy and had many names on the tree. Daniel was a member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243 and an active member of the Dewey Christian Church.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gearlene Parks Barry; sister, Alice McCloud of Johnson City, TN; brothers: Joe Barry and wife Pat and Wayne Barry and wife Vickie all of Mountain City, TN; brother-in-law, Gene Parks and wife Ann of Elk Creek, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the Funeral Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Minister C.D. 'Bud' Gentry officiating. Special music will be provided by Mr. Fred Ramsey. Graveside Service and Interment with Masonic Rites will follow at the Phillippi Cemetery. Masonic Rites will be conducted by the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243. Pallbearers will be Bo Henson, C.J. McCloud, Jason Barry, Chuck McCracken, Brad Gentry and Chris Pierce. Honorary pallbearers are Frankie Gentry, Dearl Swift and the Men of Dewey Christian Church.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Amedisys Home Health, Dr. Robert Griffith and Dr. Emily McQueen.

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Bo Matherly died August 19th, 9 days shy of his 61st birthday.

Bo died of complications following a delayed reaction to heparin. He is survived by Teresa, his wife of 39 years, son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Kathy Matherly, grand-daughter Ty Grace Matherly, mother Lorraine Matherly, sister Debbie Woodward and sister and brother-in-law Amelia and Jim Jarvis, nieces Shelley Sullivan, Aleshia Dodd and Amanda Fox, great nieces Caitlyn Sullivan, Kylie Fox, Kelsey Brown, great nephews Carter Sullivan, Kayden Fox, Urijah and Moses Dodd. Bo was preceded in death by his father, Bill Matherly, paternal grandparents Percy E and Verta Matherly, maternal grandparents Ellard (Bird Eye) Millsaps and Ruth Millsaps Dillard.

Bo worked at Stowers Machinery for over 44 years. He loved his job as Used Equipment Manager and he was proud to be a part of the Stowers family. Bo always said he was not going to quit work until it stopped being fun and part of that fun was the many contacts through work that became life-long friends.

Bo enjoyed life and aside from his family and work, boating on Norris Lake and Tennessee football were his passions. Bo always wanted to make sure everyone had fun and was well fed. We will miss his big smile and his infectious laugh and those Bo-isms that made him so loved by all.

The family wants to thank "The Bo Team" who helped us attempt to bring Bo back from the event of May 9th. That team is Ramona and Chuck Powell, Todd Jakoby, Larry Cummins, Rhonda Leuch, Shirley Calloway, Tony Parkerson, David Kerr and Wes Stowers. A special thank you to Nick Powell for helping to keep the lake house managed while we focused on Bo and a special thank you to Teresa's UPA family who helped support her with food, work and a chance to have some "normal" during the last three months.

The family also wants to thank the exceptional staff at UT Medical Center CVICU and at Select Specialty Hospital at Tennova North. From the rehab attempts to the realization Bo could not recover, you never waivered in your caring attitude for Bo and support for our family. You live and breathe "Let Hope Thrive" and are an example of how long term acute care should work.

Visitation will be on Saturday, August 25th from 1-4 PM at Sharon Baptist Church, 7916 Pedigo Road, Powell, TN. A memorial service will start at 4 PM.

The only way our family can make sense of what happened to Bo is to prevent other families from this experience. We will be working with UT Medical Center to find a way to identify patients at risk for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), therefore, in lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Bo Matherly to UT Medical Center Development Office, 2121 Medical Center Way, Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37920 for the Cardiac Research Gift Fund.

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Barbara Lee Wilson, age 62, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2014 in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness.

She was a daughter of Mary Evelyn Wilson Sargent, Elizabethton and the late Richard Lee Sargent and was born in Carter County. Mrs. Wilson was a retired LPN and worked at several area hospitals during her life. She was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church and a member of the Golden Group at Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson enjoyed cross-stitching, painting, working puzzle books and working ceramics. She loved cats, dogs and children.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Ruby Wilson; and a brother-in-law, Carl D. Hardin.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 39 years, Larry E. Wilson, of the home; two sisters, Shirley Banks and husband, Wilbur, Unicoi; Roberta Campbell and husband, Ed, Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Barbara Presnell and husband, Mike, Johnson City; two brothers-in-law, Lester Wilson and wife, Verna, North Carolina, Michael Wilson and wife, Lynn, Jonesborough; three nieces, Alisha Ferren, Mary Ann Hughes and husband, Chris, and Michelle Nichols; two nephews, Jonathan Presnell and Nicholas Hardin; three great nieces, Courtney Hughes, Kelsey Hughes and Harper Ferren; four great-nephews, Deacon Ferren, Jaelyn Hardin, Tynnesson Hardin, Sage Nichols; and a special friend, Donna.

The Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 15, 2014 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Ray Colbaugh and Reverend Nick Colbaugh officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mike Presnell. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Monday, prior to the funeral service in the chapel or at the residence of the mother, Mary Evelyn Sargent.

The graveside service and internment will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 16th at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Ed Campbell, Nicholas Hardin, Jonathan Presnell, Mike Presnell and other selected family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Wilbur Banks, Paul Pierce, Larry Peters, Billy Grindstaff and Jimmy Peters.

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Erma Myers - JOHNSON CITY
Erma Jean Hardin Myers, age 69, Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 29, 2008, from Christian Care Center of Johnson City following a brief illness.

She was a Carter County native and a daughter of the late Cecil J. and Ruby Grindstaff Hardin. Mrs. Myers was a graduate of Unaka High School class of 1955 and always enjoyed working on the class reunion committee.

Professionally, she was the financial secretary of First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, for thirty-two years. She truly learned to love God's Presbyterian children and enjoyed her years there.

Mrs. Myers became a Christian at an early age, being led to the Lord by the late dear one, Gertrude Hale. She was, at one time, a member of Willow Springs and Caldwell Springs Baptist Churches on Stony Creek. There she was taught by scripture and example.

After her marriage to Dr. George G. Myers (former ETSU professor), in May of 1955, she joined the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church with him and began an active service of Teaching and working in many areas of the Church's program. For twenty-five years, she worked tirelessly at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in West Carter County.

For the last thirteen years, Mrs. Myers had been a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, where she continued to be an innovative teacher, employing flip charts and many objects to illustrate a Sunday School lesson. She became known as the "Bag Lady" because there was always an object in her bag to make a point in a lesson.

Mrs. Myers would like to be remembered as a child of God, a servant and teacher in His church, a caring friend, mother and wife.

Mrs. Myers is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Dr. George G. Myers, of the home; and she was the proud mother of three sons and daughters-in-law: Glenn Stanley and Vicki Myers, Bristol, TN, Lynn Cecil and Rita Myers, Dr. James and Donna Myers, all of Johnson City. Mrs. Myers' other surviving family members are one grandson: Christopher George Myers, Johnson City; one sister and brother-in-law; Lois Fay (Hopson) Treadway and Bob Treadway; one brother and sister-in-law: John H. and Nyoka Hardin, Elizabethton; her nieces and nephews: David Keith and Connie Jo Hopson, Judy Hopson, John Claude and Jennifer Hardin, Jeremy Hardin, Richard and Vikki Thomas and Heather Richardson. In addition, her special friends Nita DeSalme, Wanda Bowers and a number of great-nieces, great-nephews and special cousins also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Myers will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in the First Baptist Church, Elizabethton, with Dr. Angus R. Shaw and Dr. Jim Royston officiating. Music will be under the direction of Julie Cardwell and Tim Smith. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the church prior to the service.

Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, in the Ensor Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at 10 a.m. Friday at Tetrick Funeral Home to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Claude Hardin, Jeremy Hardin, Richard Thomas, Bill Mosley, Steve Smith, Mike Wiggins, Gerald McDowell and Dale Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Messengers Class of First Baptist Church and her longtime friends and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 415 Washington Ave., Elizabethton, TN 37643; the Hales Community Ministry through First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton, TN 37643; to the charity of your choice or to the mission offering of your home church in her memory.

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John H. Hardin, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from Holston Valley Medical Center. John was born in Carter County to the late Cecil H. Hardin and Ruby A. Grindstaff Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Erma J. Myers and Lois Treadway.
John H. Hardin was a family man who always placed God and his family first. He was involved in many things, but he always found the time for God and family. He was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for close to 30 years and also served as a trustee.
John retired from Unaka High School following 33 years teaching agriculture and where he had the only butchering class in Tennessee. He also taught agriculture at Elizabethton High School for four years. His knowledge of agriculture led him to be President of the TN National Vocational Agricultural Association as well as Chairman of the Soil Conservation Service of Elizabethton for many years. John has always loved the land and had a genuine dedication to farming. He was raised in Carter County and farmed here his entire life. His father and grandfather were farmers before him. When he was six years old, his father gave him a calf and told him that he was responsible for it. All through high school, even though he played football, he still had to take care of the dairy cows. While he was in college, he got up each morning at 4:30 a.m. to milk 48 cows before going to school. John has shared his love of the land by teaching his children to love the land that God gave them.
John H. Hardin is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nyoka Hardin; his sons, John Claude Hardin (Jennifer) of Elizabethton and Jeremy L. Hardin (Megan) of Elizabethton; his daughters, Vikki Thomas (Richard) of Elizabethton and Heather Leonard (Dennis) of Bristol, Va.; his grandchildren, Chandler Thomas, Kyndal Thomas, Mason Richardson, Ava Leonard, Hannah Taylor, John Hardin and Gracie Hardin; and his sister-in-law, Jonnie Wilson of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of John H. Hardin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Pallbearers are Richard Thomas, Dennis Leonard, Deon Sheffield, Doyce Sheffield, Mason Richardson, Richard Allen, Bryce Richardson and Mike Nidiffer. Honorary pallbearers are Sherrill Perry, Howard Campbell and Glen Arnold. The family will receive friends in the chapel from the hours of 5 through 7 p.m., prior to the service. The graveside service and interment for John H. Hardin will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Rodney Deyton officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON - Norman E. Gouge, age 77, of Elizabethton, entered into the hands of the Almighty on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from the Johnson City Medical Center.

Norman was born in Carter County to the late Howard E. and Opal Grindstaff Gouge.

Norman retired from Raytheon in Bristol and also retired from the Tennessee Army National Guard. He was also a United States Air Force veteran where he was active in the U2 Program and had served in the Vietnam Era. Norman was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Captain Lynn F. Folsom VFW Post 2166. He enjoyed life and being with his friends and family.

Those left to cherish his memory include four sons, Bryon Gouge and wife Pamela, of Elizabethton, Gary Gouge and wife Candy, of Granite Falls, NC, Clifford Gouge and wife Linda, of Johnson City, and Michael Gouge; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a sister, Sharon Compton and husband Harry, of Charlottesville, VA; a brother, Bill Gouge and wife Donna, of Mt. Holly, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Norman E. Gouge will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 25, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Eric Wright, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Billy Joe Gouge, 67, of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1951 in Carter County, the son of the late Howard Gouge and Opal Grindstaff Gouge.
Billy enjoyed fly fishing and tinkering with electronics.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Travis Gouge, and his brother, Norman Gouge.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Gouge; daughters, Aolani Gouge and Michelle Smith; stepson, Jeremi Walker and wife Stephanie; sister, Sharon Compton; and grandchildren, Natalie Smith, Mackenzie Walker and Madison Walker.

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It is with great sadness that the family of James “Rebel Jim” Brewer announces his passing on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence at age 57. He was born September 3, 1964 to the late Claude and Hartensia Brewer. He loved hunting and fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife Janie Brewer of the home; one daughter Jo Dawn Furchess; three sons: Charlie Mann, Dalton Brewer and Cody Brewer; two sisters: Leola Watson and Geraldine Gentry; one brother Junior Brewer; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Special friends “brother” and best friend Doug Arney, Johnny Tackett, Matthew Watson, Tommy Poore, Brad Dugger and special niece Judy Gentry Stout also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Hux & Lipford Funeral Home chapel with Shannon Courtner and Roy Wilson officiating. Eulogy will be given by Brad Dugger.

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Sandra Darlene Church Patrick, age 68 of Creston, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on March 15, 1951 in Neva Community, Johnson County, TN to the late John William Church and Ella Mae Hall Church. In addition to her parents Sandra was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Ann Reece.

She enjoyed crafts, sewing, bird watching, yard sales and especially gardening.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 51 years, James Earl Patrick, sons, Bill Patrick and Scott Patrick and wife Wendy, grandchildren, Donovan, Dalton, Alex and Isaac Patrick, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery (located on Little Laurel Road, Creston, NC) with Pastor Wade Huntsinger to officiate. Pallbearers will be Donovan Patrick, Dalton Patrick, Alex Patrick, Isaac Patrick, Chris Williams and Rick Williams.