Mary "Polly" Chambers

Mary married Henry Simerly on 4 Mar 1834 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Henry (son of John Simerly and Mary Elizabeth Colbaugh) was born about 1794 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jan 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Simerly Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married Jane F. Matherly about 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jane (daughter of James Matherly and Biddie Johnson) was born on 3 Sep 1842 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Sep 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Nancy C. Guinn on 30 Nov 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Andrew J. Guinn and Ellender Guinn) was born in Oct 1850 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Martha Jenkins about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of William Jenkins and Sarah Margaret Carver) was born about 1850 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Alice Smith on 9 Jun 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born on 23 Dec 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Feb 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, January 18, 1943
DAVID A. SIMERLY
David Alexander Simerly, age 66, died at his home, 228 Roan street Monday morning after a short illness.
Mr. Simerly was a retired lumberman, a native of Carter county, and was married to Debbie L. Perry, June 3, 1899.
Survived by the following: wife, Mrs. Debbie L. Perry Simerly; three daughters, Mrs. Verne Allen, Mrs. Glenn Roberson, Mrs. Russell Curtis; one son, Jack Simerly, all of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Annie Cordell of Shell Creek; three brothers, C. C. Simerly, Erwin, John and W. Y. Simerly, Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Edward Simerly, Richard Allen, Billy and Francis Jean Curtis, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist Memorial church at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Solon McNeese in charge, assisted by Rev. V. Floyd Starke.
Burial will be made in Highland cemetery.
Music will be in charge of Mrs. Houston Netherland.
Active pallbearers will be the nephews.
Flower bearers will be the Hattie Kane class and members of Circle No. 1 of Memorial Methodist church.
The body will be returned to the home at 226[sic] Roan street from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this afternoon at 5:00 o'clock.

David married Debbie Perry about 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Debbie was born in May 1878 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charley married Lillie (Simerly) about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie was born in Jul 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charley married Bertha Caroline Shell about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of Columbus C. "Lum" Shell and Dicey Lucinda Perry) was born on 13 Feb 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Sep 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married Dallas Fermoy Brinkley on 20 Nov 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dallas (son of Hiram Lindsey Brinkley and Mary J. Erwin) was born on 16 Oct 1876 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 19 Sep 1908 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Mary Jane Headrick about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 13 Dec 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Simerly Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Mary A. Williams on 27 Jan 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Pleasant Williams and Annie Jane Headrick) was born on 27 Mar 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Aug 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Dora Hartley on 21 Jul 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dora (daughter of Benjamin W. Hartley and Sarah M. "Sallie" Cole) was born on 29 Apr 1894 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 8 Apr 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Pearl Lulu Jenkins on 7 Mar 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pearl (daughter of Henry Melburn Jenkins and Mary Alice "Mallie" Hathaway) was born on 29 Jul 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jun 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Simerly Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Alice Graybeal on 22 Apr 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Eba Jane "Ibbie" McKinney on 26 May 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eba (daughter of John McKinney and Anna Wilson) was born about 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married Ora T. McKeehan on 29 Nov 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ora (son of John M. McKeehan and Almeta Barrier) was born on 21 Jan 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Homer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married Ray N. Norris on 29 May 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ray (son of Buck Norris and Etta (Norris)) was born in Apr 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Feb 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Simerly Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Conley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His death certificate states that he died on September 24, 1925 due to an accident. He was seen by the doctor on September 22, 1925. His year of birth is incorrect on the document, stating that he was born on December 17, 1883. However his age at the time of his death was 31 years,9 months, and 7 days, making his date of birth December 17, 1894. The dates, as well as the spelling of his first name on the marker, are all incorrect.

per MSL #47842177
The 1900 census gives his birth date as being Dec. 1892 and the 1910 & 1920 censuses give it as est. 1893. On his WWI Draft Registration card he gave the same birth date that is on the headstone Dec. 17, 1892. Died in in Asheville, NC on Sept. 24th from the train accident on Sept. 22, 1925 in Sunburst, NC., per death certificate - Headstone gives the date as Sept. 14, 1925.

Anna married William Charles McGuire about 1912. William (son of George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Tabitha Lothery) was born on 21 Mar 1885 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 17 Feb 1956 in Boone County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Boone Memorial Park, , Boone County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ernest married Dolly P. Casey on 7 Oct 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dolly (daughter of George W. Casey and Lillie Morton) was born on 29 Jan 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married John W. Arrowood about 1926. John was born on 30 Mar 1889; died on 26 Mar 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Howard Valentine Hinkle about 1927. Howard was born on 15 May 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Dec 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buck Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William Earl Ramsey about 1935. William (son of James Augustus Ramsey and Elizabeth Ann Hazelwood) was born on 26 Apr 1910; died on 10 Jan 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Phyllis Simerly Ellis, 79, of High Point, N.C., passed away peacefully due to complications of Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point.
Mrs. Ellis was born on September 10, 1935 in Banner Elk, N.C., to the late William "Bill" Simerly and Alice (Graybeal) Simerly.
Mrs. Ellis graduated from Cloudland High School in 1953. She received her bachelor's degree in education from East Tennessee State University in 1957 and later earned her master's degree in education. She married her high school sweetheart, Mark Ellis, on December 26, 1956 in Roan Mountain, Tenn., and lived with him in High Point for over 40 years. She dedicated 40 years to teaching elementary school children before retiring in 1997.
Throughout her life she enjoyed teaching, traveling, collecting antiques, attending auctions and spending time at the family cabin in the mountains.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mark Ellis, who passed away on June 12, 2014.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and David Mikkelson of High Point, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Keith Huff of Kernersville, N.C.; four grandsons (who knew her affectionately as "Mimi"); one great-grandson; and one sister, Clarene Kerley of Elizabethton, Tenn.
The funeral service for Phyllis Simerly Ellis will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 12, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton, Tenn., with Rev. John Vernon and Rev. David P. Mikkelson officiating. The receiving of family and friends will be from 1 until 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Keith Huff, Benjamin Mikkelson, Jonathan Mikkelson, Daniel Mikkelson, Steve Kerley and Scott Davis. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that donations be made in Mrs. Ellis' memory to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Phyllis married George Mark Ellis on 26 Dec 1956. George (son of Paul B. Ellis and Lilliam M. Hoss) was born on 25 Feb 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 2014 in Guilford County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dorothy Clement, Johnson City, TN, entered into eternal rest on September 26, 2015.

She was the daughter of Ora McKeehan and Mildred Simerly of Elizabethton, TN. After graduating from ETSU, she married James W. Clement. They traveled and lived in numerous states and countries while Jim was a pilot in the US Air Force until his death in 1970 in Vietnam. She taught at St. Mary's High School and Central High School in Cheyenne, WY. After her youngest son graduated from high school, a love of travel and meeting people led her to join the Department of Defense, where she had teaching assignments in both the Atlantic and Pacific regions. Devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and education, she formed lifelong bonds and kept in contact with many of her students. She moved to Johnson City in 1995, where she was a member of St. Mary's Church and a volunteer at St. Mary's School.

Preceding her in death were her husband, mother, father, two sisters, Wanda Adams and Maxine Little; a brother, Tommy McKeehan, who was killed in the invasion of Normandy; and her protector, Thomas H. Lane.

She is survived by five children, J. Michael Clement (Alice), Parker, CO; Dr. Mark Clement, Boston, MA; Lt. Col. Jeffrey H. Clement, ANG, Retired (Kim), Austin, TX; Jana Flynn (Ray), Johnson City, TN; Dr. John Clement, Greeneville, TN; grandchildren, Ryan Clement (Ann), Matthew Clement, Kelin Clement, Mara Clement, Mattson Clement, Kaley Clement, Kendall Phillippi (Josh), Kaitlin Clement, MacKenzie Clement, Kaden Clement, Kennedy Clement, Kiera Flynn Epstein (Michael), Patrick Flynn, Katherine Flynn; great grandchildren: Lane Clement, Holly Clement, Caralie Clement; her dear cousin, Wilma McKeehan; nephew and niece, Danny Little (Debbie), Judy Little; great nieces and nephews, Melissa Adams, Kevin Adams, Jennifer Hicks (Brian), Alan Little (Tracy); and her longtime friend and traveling companion, Charles Ailsworth.

The family will receive friends at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Johnson City, TN on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass, conducted by Fr. Randy Stice, will follow at 1:00 p.m.

She will be buried with her beloved husband, Jim, at Arlington National Cemetery.

Dorothy married James W. Clement about 1952 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . James was born about 1930 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1970 in Vietnam, , , ; was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, , Arlington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Belle married Carl Reece Hyder on 17 Jan 1941 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Carl (son of Nathaniel H. "Nat" Hyder and Ethel Woodby) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Apr 1998 in Lenawee County, , , Michigan; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, , Lenawee County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Lois Norris Hill, 89, Hampton passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 in the Signature of Elizabethton.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the Ray & Jennie Simerly Norris. Lois was retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 42 years of service. She attended Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Glen Hill who passed away August 1, 1981 and by three sisters: Georgia Hill, Ruth Teague and Belle Hyder.

Survivors include a daughter: Terri Berry & husband Mark, Hampton. Three Grandchildren: Adam Berry, Bluffton, South Carolina, Billy Berry & Wife Codie and Taylor Berry. One Sister: Joyce Ramsey, Winston-Salem, NC. A special Niece & Nephew: Margaret & Lewis Deloach.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Doug Hinshaw officiating. Interment will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Billy Berry, Adam Berry, Lewis Deloach, Paul Smith and Bobby Ramsey.

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ELIZABETHTON - Dayton Lynn Simerly, 77, Elizabethton passed away Saturday April 1, 2017 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home. He was born August 4, 1935 in Unicoi County, Tennessee to the late Conley and Mae Miller Simerly. Lynn was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. He was a dedicated Christian and loved the Lord. He was a member of the West Side Christian Church. Lynn was a retired Inspector for the Tennessee Department of Transportation after 41 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years Libby Brooks Simerly. A daughter, Debra Cochran and husband Tim. Two Sons: Terry Simerly and wife Jamie and Robert Lynn Elliott and wife Cindy. Eight Grandchildren: Brooks Cochran, Colton Elliott, Brandon Shatley, Jessica Pritchard, Dustin Simerly, Jeremy Simerly , Terrina Simerly, and Katie Simerly . Several great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews and a special friend: Ken Nidiffer. Four Brothers: Norman Simerly and wife Sheila, Ken Simerly and wife Patty, Rick Simerly and wife Teresa and Ed Simerly and wife Kathy. His brother-in-law: Don Brooks and wife Mary.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Dr. Greg Key officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Grandsons & Nephews. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the excellent care that Lynn received. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Lynn to the West Side Christian Church, 1309 West G Street, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643.

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She was a daughter of the late Earnest and Dolly Casey Simerly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Earl McKinney; one grandson, Mike McKinney; one sister, Edith Peters, one brother, Louis Jack Simerly; and a sister-in-law, Jackie Simerly.

Mrs McKinney was a member of Doe River Baptist Church.

She was a former Senior Vice-President of Carter County Bank where she also served as secretary to the board for thirty-three years.

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fletcher "Gene" Simerly, 85, of Greeneville, Tenn., passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Laughlin Memorial Hospital, Greeneville. A native of Elizabethton, Tenn., he was the son of the late Ernie and Dolly Casey Simerly. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with his degree in Electrical Engineering. "Gene" retired as an electrical engineer at Phillips Electronics. He worked for the U.S. Government on the ICBM Submarine Missile Program and was the primary developer of the Nintendo game. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. "Gene" enjoyed watching Tennessee Vols football and loved the outdoors, hiking and going to the beach.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Simerly, and two sisters, Ada McKinney and Edith Peters.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Nancy Simerly, of the home, and a nephew, Earl McKinney, Elizabethton. Several cousins also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Fletcher "Gene" Simerly will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be special friends, Patsy and Junior. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

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

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ELIZABETHTON - Ronald Eugene"Pappy" Trivett, 75, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at his residence after a brief illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Culbie & Novella Simerly Trivett. Ronnie was a 1962 graduate of Hampton High School. He served in the United States Army and the Tennessee National Guard. He formerly was employed at North American Rayon Corporation, a bus driver and was a Carter County Commissioner for over 20 years. Ronnie was a member of Slagles United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Watauga Masonic Lodge # 622. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Ruthie Trivett and a nephew: Timmy Oliver. He was an avid fisherman & hunter.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years: Patsy Guinn Trivett. A Daughter & Son-In-Law: Lynnetta Trivett & Leo Lothridge. A son: Tony Trivett. His Granddaughters: Ashley (Michael) Shouse and Whitney (BK) Marlowe. His Great Grandchildren: Sutton Marlowe, Hadley Shouse, Destiny, Cadence & Addison Lothridge. His Step-Grandsons: Todd & Adam Lothridge. His Sisters: Kathy (Butch) Oliver and Brenda Hunter.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Trivett and Pastor Lou Crandall and Pastor Mike Berry officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Music will be provided by Gail McClure. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday will be: Leo Lothridge, B.K. Marlowe, Michael Shouse, Ronnie McClure, Keith Trivett and Steve Trivett. Honorary Pallbearers will be: his church family, past & present Commissioners of the Carter County Court and all his family and friends.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]