Martha E. Campbell

Martha married James Richard E. Smith on 24 Dec 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Hamilton Wayne Smith and Celia Jane Campbell) was born on 19 Feb 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Aug 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Reatha Edith Goodwin on 27 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Reatha (daughter of William L. Goodwin and Mollie Wilson) was born on 28 May 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 May 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Florence Leah Simerly on 13 Oct 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Florence was born about 1909 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Virgie (Smith) about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virgie was born about 1913 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Geraldine S. Livingston, age 92, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at her residence. Geraldine was born in Carter County to the late Joe and Reatha Goodwin Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Livingston; her sisters, Betty Nave, Christine Oxendine and June Steffin; a brother, Vernon Smith; and a stepmother, Florence Leah Smith.

Geraldine retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 50 years of service in the beaming department. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Gilda Ruth Reed and husband Teddy, of Elizabethton and Judy Scalf, of Elizabethton; her grandchildren, Melanie McAllister and husband Kenneth, Stephanie Grindstaff and husband Chris, Jena Smith and husband Jason, William Shoun and wife Chessie and Jeremy Reed and wife Carrie; her great grandchildren, Tre Shoun, Jordan Smith, Liliana Ortega, Tucker Shoun, Dakota Grindstaff, Landon Smith, Macie Reed, Mycah Smith, Callen Reed, Hadley Reed and Baby Boy Reed, who is on the way; a sister, Joann Cable, of Butler; and a brother, Terry Smith, of NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Geraldine S. Livingston will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 23, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Dr. Travis Tyler and Dr. Alan King, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Chaplin Chris Hughes. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday; or at the residence of her granddaughter, Stephanie, at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in the McKeehan Cemetery, with Pastor Dennis Peterson and Chaplin Chris Hughes, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Geraldine married Melvin A. Livingston about 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Melvin (son of John B. Livingston and Vistula McKeehan) was born on 29 Jan 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 2004 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carol Ann James, 81, of Gray, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Life Care Center of Gray. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Gray. She was the daughter of the late James Smith and Vergie Smith Matherly. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her son, Dr. Gary W. James, and a grandson, Adam James. Survivors include her daughter, Ramona Houston and husband David of Gray; granddaughter, Amanda Holt and husband Thomas of Decatur, Ga.; grandson, Caleb James of Elizabethton; and two great-grandsons, Jackson and Logan Holt of Decatur, Ga. She is also survived by three brothers, Bobby Smith, Bud Smith and wife Nancy of Elizabethton, and James Smith and wife Christine of Johnson City; two sisters, Debby Range and husband Johnny, and Phyllis Arnold and husband R.V. of Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews.

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ELIZABETHTON - Gayla Sue Oxendine Graves, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born July 10, 1943, in Elizabethton to the late John & Christine Smith Oxendine. Gayla was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a retired employee of Raytheon Corporation, Bristol after thirty-four years of service. She loved flowers, bird watching and shopping. She was a member of Borderview Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband Maurice “Moe” Graves. Two Daughters: Jody Shipley and wife Laura and Tina Hardin. One Granddaughter: Zoe Shipley. Two Stepsons: Buzz and Tracy Graves and her cat Tila. One Aunt: Joann Cable, Two Uncles: Terry Smith and Tom Oxendine. Also, several cousins.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Sammy Oxendine and Mr. Scott Fisher, Ministers officiating. Music will be provided by the Sacred Journey. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2023, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Joseph Greenwell, Wes Johnson, Jimmy Cable, Chris Timmons, Joel Norris and Stevie Burrough. The family would like to express a special thank you to the Nursing Staff at Sycamore Shoals Hospital including Courtney, Candace, Hana, Mark, Jessica, and Linda also the Nursing Staff at Life Care Center, of Elizabethton.

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Cathy Lee Nave McGinnis, 72, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born March 17, 1950 in Carter County, to the late Arthur and Betty Smith Nave. Cathy was a graduate of Unaka High School. She was a retired Administrative Aide at East Tennessee State University. She loved gardening and loved to decorate. She was an active member of Riverview Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Nave. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Danny McGinnis; a daughter, Karie McGinnis; a grandson, Christopher Cobb; two sisters, Marsha Greenwell and Cynthia (Sister) Taylor; one aunt, Joann Cable; one uncle, Terry Smith; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section). Her husband, Danny, will do the eulogy. Active pallbearers will be Adam Taylor, Brent Taylor, Jeremy Cooper, Joseph Greenwell, Pat McGinnis and Wes Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Cobb, Jerry Proffitt, Theron Johnson, Eddie Taylor, Melvin Oliver, Mike Nidiffer, Greg Nidiffer and Rick Elliott. The family would like to express a special thank you to the nursing staff of the 6400 Wing at Johnson City Medical Center, especially Jo Abla and Jasmin Ajanovic and Tarik Ajanovic.

Read more at: https://www.elizabethton.com/2023/01/13/cathy-lee-nave-mcginnis/

Cathy married Danny McGinnis about 1970. Danny was born about 1948; died on 11 Jan 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home Veterans Hospital, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]