John Alexander Barbridge Smith

John married Mary Carden on 6 Feb 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of James W. Carden and Anna M. Estep) was born about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Mar 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Estep Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martha Lou Teague on 10 Dec 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Nathan Teague and Sarah A. (Teague)) was born in Jan 1869 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; died about 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar married Lorena Cathewrine Morton on 25 Dec 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lorena was born in Nov 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jun 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paschal married Roxie Ella (Smith) about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roxie was born about 1892; died about 1968. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Mary L. Campbell on 19 Sep 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Bessie Bunton about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born on 8 Dec 1908 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nelle married Edward Samuel Hazelwood on 17 Apr 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of George Frank Hazelwood and Celia A. Johnson) was born on 25 Aug 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Nov 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Michael Eugene "Gene" Smith, 83, of Hampton, TN, went to his heavenly home on 25 July 2019, after a brief illness.

He was born in Cardens Bluff to the late Clarence Condred and Mary Campbell Smith. Gene was employed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Engineering Division for over 31 years, where he was known as 'Rigger'. After his retirement from TDoT, he continued in construction another five years, working for Summers and Taylor.

Gene was a member of Rittertown Baptist Church where over the years he served as deacon, church treasurer, trustee, Sunday School Director, and sang in the choir. He also served on the house and grounds committee as well as church custodian. He loved to serve others whether giving of food from his garden, handy man repairs, or mowing someone's lawn. Hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, and restoring antique furniture. He too, delivered meals to the shut-ins in the Hampton area for Meals on Wheels.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Tafeda Payne and Dorthy Ramsey, brother Gordon Jay Smith, a nephew Gordon Smith, and a niece Dani Payne Colbaugh.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley (Teague); three sons Michael and wife Robin (Honeycutt) of Hampton, Jeffrey and wife Jill (Halcomb) of Somerset, KY, and Joseph and wife Angel (Wright) of Batesburg, SC; three grandchildren, Caleb and wife Domonique (Goodwin) of Johnson City, and Isaac and Faith of Batesburg; one great grandson Lincoln of Johnson City; a brother George and wife Pauline (Honeycutt) Smith and several nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held at Rittertown Baptist Church, Monday, 29 July at 12:00 pm followed by funeral services at 2:00 PM with Pastor Richard Stout and Bro Dean Smith officiating. Special music will be provided by Mary Roberts and Tom Little. Interment will be in the church cemetery following the service.

Active pallbearers are Caleb Smith, Isaac Smith, Seth Ramsey, Mark Payne, Craig Odom, Travis Potter, Gary Smith and Jack Smith. Honorary pallbearers are his church family, his coworkers of TDoT, and the men of the community.

Michael married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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George Randell Smith, 82, of Hampton, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at his residence. George was born in Hampton to the late Clarence C. Smith and Mary L. Campbell Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael E. Smith and Gordon J. Smith, and two sisters, Dorothy Ramsey and Tafada Payne.
George retired from Hampton Utility District as a manager. He was an active member of Rittertown Baptist Church until his illness prevented it.
Those left to remember and cherish George’s memory include his wife, Pauline Honeycutt Smith, of the home; two daughters, Alesia Ramsey and husband Gerald of Hampton and Shona Smith and Rick, also of Hampton; two grandchildren, Shelbie Morgan and Seth Ramsey, both of Hampton; a sister-in-law, Shirley Smith of Hampton. Several nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors, and members of Rittertown Baptist Church also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of George Randell Smith will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9, at Rittertown Baptist Church with Pastor Dean Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service. A graveside service will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Joe Joe Campbell, Mark Payne, Mike Smith, Josh Smith, Ned Smith and Dylan Birchfield. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Smith, Tip Smith, Jerry Street and Lude Honeycutt. The family would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Toby Guinn, Dr. Kimmel and Dr. Alfred Earwood and their staffs for the love and exceptional care shown to George.

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HAMPTON - Betty Louise Hazelwood Estep, 88, Hampton, passed away Monday December 24, 2018 at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Edward S. & Nelle Smith Hazelwood.

She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Dean "Bill" Estep, September 13, 2011, a brother: Carl Hazelwood and two sisters: Fern Simerly and Demple Nave.

Survivors include her children: Judy Allred (Glen), Elizabethton and Mike Estep (Gail), Johnson City. One Granddaughter: Micah Boone. Four Great Grandchildren: Mike Johnson, Jagger Ritchie, Christian Boone and Melia Ritchie. Two Sisters: Cordia "Tootsie" Berry and Polly Grindstaff. Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wesley Duncan and Rev. Chris Hughes officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2018 in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Music will be by Carl Lee Hazelwood. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Friday will be: Mike Johnson, Christian Boone, Fred Simerly, Mark Berry, Brent Grindstaff and Lester "Speck" Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ray Harmon, Gary Shingleton, Billy Berry, Adam Berry, Kenneth Rainbolt, Sam Grindstaff, and David Grindstaff.

Betty married Carl Dean Estep about 1947. Carl (son of James Wesley Estep and Flossie R. White) was born about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Sep 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Ray Anthony Harmon, 62, Hampton passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of Cordia Ellen Hazelwood Harmon Berry and the late Bobby Ray Harmon & the late Billy Jack Berry. Ray was a graduate of Hampton High School. He was a former Butcher at Browns Supermarket, former owner of Cole’s Tackle Box and a Machine Operator at Colorworks. Ray was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and marksmanship. He also loved spending time with friends on Dennis Cove Mountain. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. In addition to his Father & Stepfather, he was preceded in death by a sister: Bobbi Harmon.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife of 36 years: Rebecca Shingleton Harmon. Two Children: Cole Harmon and Caley Harmon. His Brother: Mark Berry & wife Terri, several nieces and nephews, two great nephews and his special “Hey Babe” Taylor.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Bunton Cemetery, Buntontown Road, Butler. Active Pallbearers will be: Billy Berry, Adam Berry, Joshua Pierce, Jamie Erickson, Gator Bowling, Brandon Stout, Nick Montgomery and Shane Simerly. Honorary Pallbearers will be: John Simerly, Ike Fortner, Fred Simerly, Ron Whitehead, Carl Lee Hazelwood, Bob Phillips and the rest of his Mountain and Bass Club Friends.