Susannah "Susan" Smith

Susannah married William B. Taylor about 1836 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1822 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Levice Elliott on 13 Jul 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Levice (daughter of Peter Bollinger Elliott and Susannah Catharine Grindstaff) was born about 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Feb 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Eliza J. (Taylor) about 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born in May 1849 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Evaline C. Crumley on 10 Jul 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Evaline (daughter of Harmon Jacob Crumley and Mary Ann Ritchie) was born on 11 May 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elizabeth Culbert about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of James Culbert and Matilda Williams) was born about 1845; died about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Amanda Pierce about 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amanda was born on 11 Nov 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married William Creed Buckles on 21 Jan 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Robert Campbell Buckles and Matilda Caroline Taylor) was born on 16 Jul 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married Francis "Frank" Markland about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Francis (son of Nathaniel James Markland and Sarah J. Colbert) was born on 23 Aug 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Aug 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Eliza (Taylor) about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born about 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Easter Lowe on 8 Aug 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Easter (daughter of Hiram Delaney Lowe and Maggie Campbell) was born about 1892 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Ellen Moreland on 17 Oct 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ellen (daughter of Millard Filmore Moreland and Martha C. Greenwell) was born on 24 Jan 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Sep 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Ida Estep on 10 Aug 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William H. Taylor about 1888 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . William (son of Jacob Taylor and Sarah Heatherly) was born in Jan 1867 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Amanda Moreland on 21 Aug 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amanda (daughter of Edward Elbert Moreland and Mary Catherine Grindstaff) was born in Oct 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Margaret "Maggie" Colbaugh on 22 Jun 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Teter Nave Colbaugh and Lorina Jane Lewis) was born on 27 Feb 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 May 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Matilda Peters about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Matilda (daughter of Chrisley Peters and Emma Hardin) was born on 15 Jan 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married William Peters about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William Peters and Elizabeth Charlotte Creed) was born about 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catharine married Albert Clark Pierce on 31 Mar 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Albert (son of Jackson D. C. Pierce and Nancy Jane "Ginny" Bowers) was born on 6 Dec 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Emanuel Deal "Manuel" Elliott about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emanuel (son of James Patton Elliott and Sarah Rhoda Jane Burleson) was born on 29 Apr 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1968 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married David Lingerfelt on 29 May 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David was born on 7 Jun 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elwood married Gladys M. Winters on 22 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gladys (daughter of Monroe E. Winters and Mary Belle DeLoach) was born about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Dec 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Stacy Peters on 22 Feb 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stacy (son of Henry Markland Peters and Mary Katherine (Peters)) was born on 17 Nov 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Oct 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kress Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eva married Roy L. Estep on 19 Mar 1927 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Roy (son of Lawson Estep and Sarah Elizabeth Garland) was born on 15 Jan 1902 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 24 Apr 1935 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eva married Daniel Webster Lipps on 22 Feb 1939 in , Scott County, Virginia, . Daniel (son of Isaac Lipps and Della Elliott) was born on 2 May 1908 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Dec 2002 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eileen V. Estep, 87, of Elizabethton, loving mother and sweetest Granny, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Ida Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnson Estep, June 22, 1993; a son, Lester Estep; four step-children, who she loved and treated like her own, Leonard, Vernon, Edward Estep and Anna Mae Burgess; her sisters, Sallie Estep, Wilma Moffitt, Clara Cole, Martha Peters, Mary Lipps and Eva Lipps; and one brother, Paul Davis.
Mrs. Estep loved to cook and crochet. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by a daughter, Burless Campbell; her grandchildren, Lisa Townsend (Jimmy), Amy Riddle (TJ), Hannah Estep and Daniel Estep; one great-granddaughter, Lexi, who was her pride and joy; her special step-grandchildren, Marvin Estep, Melvin Estep, Debbie Davis, Marlene Steffey and Ruth Ann Richardson; her daughters-in-law, Loretta Estep, Shin Estep and Teresa Estep; one sister, Nora Grace; one brother, Lee Taylor Jr.; and her special friend, Donna Townsend. Many other step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Eileen V. Estep will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Hunter Greene officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, in the Taylor Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be James Estep Jr., Joe Estep, Melvin Estep, Daniel Estep, Terry Taylor, Jeff Taylor, Jimmy Townsend and TJ Riddle. Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Estep, Eddie Speers, Malcom Kress, Lemmie Estep and Paxton Hicks. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to her caregiver, Tammy Moffit, as well as all other previous caregivers including Brenda Waycaster and Dr. Walter and staff. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at the residence of her daughter, Burless Campbell.

Eileen married Johnson L. Estep on 4 Jun 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Johnson (son of Joseph "Joe" Estep and Mollie Taylor) was born on 11 Apr 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jun 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Junior Lee Taylor, 88, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2023 in the Lakebridge Health Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Levi & Ida Estep Taylor. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Junior was a retired Truck Driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nila Arnold Taylor who passed away January 23, 2012, by a half-brother, Paul Davis and by seven sisters: Eileen Estep, Sally Estep, Wilma Moffitt, Clara Cole, Martha Peters, Mary Lipps and Eva Lipps.

Survivors include three children: Inez Taylor, Terry Taylor and Jeff Taylor. One granddaughter: Sara Goodwin. One sister: Nora Moffitt. Several nieces and nephews including a special niece: Burless Estep.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Garland Cemetery with Mr. Harry “Buddy” Arnold officiating. Active Pallbearers will be David Grindstaff, Denver Campbell, Brian Arnold, Wayne Sams, Eddie Spears and Joe Estep. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gerald Arnold, Rick Arnold, David Birchfield, and Willie Setzer. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice and Burless Estep.

John married Zilda Omie Swift about 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Zilda (daughter of Zebulon Vance Swift and Martha O. Stout) was born on 21 Mar 1897 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 28 Feb 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Tishie Pearl Estep about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tishie (daughter of Shaderack R. Estep and Mary Blevins) was born on 6 Jun 1897; died on 29 Sep 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mandy married Clayton Sanford "Clate" Peters about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clayton (son of Wiley Christian Peters and Docia Richardson) was born on 24 Apr 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Sep 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Helen V. Vance about 1936 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Helen (daughter of Ed Vance and Nancy Peters) was born on 25 Oct 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jan 1981 in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Golda married General Jackson Taylor on 6 Jan 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. General (son of Alvin Taylor and Sarah A. Markland) was born in Mar 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Stella Taylor on 13 Feb 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stella (daughter of Jess H. Taylor and Matilda (Taylor)) was born in Sep 1898 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Aug 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Zella and Frederick got divorced shortly after their marriage. She and her son George F. Ritchie were living with Frederick's parents in 1930 and 1940 Johnson County, TN census. Frederick was living in a boarding house in the 1930 Carter County, TN census.

Zella married Fredrick Payne Ritchie on 18 Jan 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced about 1930. Fredrick (son of Robert Houston Ritchie and Lula Addie Smith) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grady W. Taylor, 87, formerly of Sunrise Dr., Elizabethton, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in the Pine Ridge Care Center following a brief
illness.
A Carter County native, he was the son of the late George Washington and Matilda Peters Taylor. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Emma Taylor and Veda Grindstaff, four brothers, Gilbert Taylor, Emra Taylor, Luther Taylor and Zaney Taylor.
Mr. Taylor was a member and former deacon of Stoney Creek Baptist Church. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Taylor, Elizabethton, two daughters and sons-in-law, Inez and Gene Hampton, Stafford, Va., and Angela and Terry Wilson, Knoxville, Tenn., two sons and daughters-in-law, Benny and Betty Taylor, Bluff City, and Gaylon and Susan Taylor, Laurel Bloomery, five sisters, Amanda Eggers, Burless Bowers, Annalee Oliver, Lillian Wilson and
Gennieve Farmer, all of Elizabethton, seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

TAYLOR -- Funeral services for Grady W. Taylor, 87, formerly of Sunrise Dr., Elizabethton, who died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in the Pine Ridge Care Center, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, with the Revs. Richard Estep and Richard Bowers officiating. Music will be under the direction of Christina Lewis, soloist. Graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Amanda married Norvelle Lane Eggers on 5 Sep 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Norvelle (son of Jobe E. Eggers and Bertha C. Clark) was born on 7 Feb 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 22 Mar 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burless married Ishmael Jadie Bowers about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ishmael (son of Jason B. Bowers and Rosa Lee Williams) was born on 11 Sep 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jul 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Anna Lee Oliver, 92, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 29, 2016, at Hermitage Health Center. She was born in Carter County and was a daughter of the late George and Matilda Peters Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Oliver, in 1975; a great-grandson, Keaton Wayne Oliver Jacobs; five sisters, Amanda Eggers, Burless Bowers, Vada Grindstaff, Lillian Wilson and Emma Taylor; and five brothers, Gilbert Taylor, Grady Taylor, Luther Taylor, Emra Taylor and Zaney Taylor.
Mrs. Oliver was a homemaker. She loved to garden and take care of her flowers and to spend time with her family, whom she loved very much. She was an avid UT fan and a member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Georgia Arnold and her husband, Gary, Elizabethton; her son, William Rick Oliver and his wife, Robin, Elizabethton; four granddaughters, Regina Luttrell, Sabrina McCloud, Rikki Oliver and Adina Arnold; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Gennivee Farmer, Elizabethton; and a very special friend of the family, Shirley Qusenberry. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Oliver will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Music will be under the direction of Brenda Taylor and Jennifer Green. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service, and at her home at other times. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, in the Ensor Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Eugene Grindstaff, Dwight Proffitt, MacArthur Grindstaff, Dawson Grindstaff, Leonard Bowers and Jeff Farmer. Honorary pallbearers will be Leslie Grindstaff, Gary Ashine, Jacob Church, Matt Neece, Kendall Hartman, Mike McCloud, Randy Taylor, Wayne Jacobs and Gary Grindstaff. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet the family at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Hermitage Health Center for the love and care shown to Mrs. Oliver and her family during her short time there

Anna married George B. Oliver on 9 Sep 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of William P. Oliver and Elizabeth Lewis) was born on 12 Apr 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zaney married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catharine married William Noble Berry on 8 Mar 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Joseph Sherwood Berry and Martha E. "Mattie" Dyer) was born on 22 Apr 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1975 in Duval County, , , Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Kenneth F. Taylor, 71, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Taylor, a son of the late Elwood R. and Gladys Winters Taylor, was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Taylor, who lost his life fighting in the Vietnam War, and a sister, Charlotte Morton.

Mr. Taylor was a 1963 graduate of Elizabethton High School and a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving two tours in Vietnam, receiving two Bronze Stars, the National Service Defense Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Ribbon with two Silver Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. He also served three years with the Tennessee National Guard. He worked at Ed Morse Saturn-Cadillac in Tampa, FL, from 1997-2007, then at Bill Gatton Mountain Empire Saturn where he worked in sales until General Motors discontinued the Saturn Brand and he retired. He attended Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church and was also a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens Center. He also really loved his pets, Sam and Patches, enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and football.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of thirty-three years, Barbara A. Pierce Taylor, of the home; a brother, Conway (Doug) Taylor, Johnson City; four sisters, Vickie Barry and her husband, Wayne, Mountain City; Diane Rasnick, and her husband, W.C., Elizabethton; Frances Sluder and her husband, Fred, Elizabethton; Jenny Rosenbaum, Ringold, GA; and his special friends, Kent and Lisa Gunderson, Nashville, TN. Several nieces and nephews, including a special great-niece, Makenzie Miller, also survive.

A graveside service for Mr. Taylor will be conducted at 10:00 AM, on Friday, March 24, 2017, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Mark Potter and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Williams, Terry Barnett, Joe Caruso and John Barker. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend may join the family at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Friends may also call at the home at anytime.

The family would like to express a heartfelt and sincere thank you to the doctors and nurses at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, and especially Dr. Tammy Taylor, for the care and compassion given to Mr. Taylor and the family, and to the members of the Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church.

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Buried:
Vickie Lynn Barry, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2021. Vickie was born on January 2, 1951 to the late Elwood Taylor and Gladys Winters Taylor. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford Taylor, Kenneth "Shorty" Taylor and Doug "Conway" Taylor, as well as her sisters Jenny Rosenbaum and Charlotte Morton.
Vickie was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed traveling, camping, arranging flowers, and loved her dog, “Little Bit”. She loved spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. She was an active member of First Freewill Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 51 years, Wayne Barry; daughter, Angela Davis and husband Brad; sisters, Diane Rasnick and husband WC, Francis Sluder; grandchildren, Conner and Collin Davis; several nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in law.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastors Dan Foster and Greg Poe officiating. The burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

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James Millard "J.M." Peters, 80, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Pine Ridge Care Center after a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Stacy and Martha Elizabeth Taylor Peters.
J.M. was retired from Inland Container after 37 years of service. He loved to hunt and fish and work in his garden. He was a member of Moore's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister and a daughter, Debbie Kaye Peters Ensor.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Patsy Burrow Peters, a son, James L. "Jamie" Peters, Elizabethton, a grandson, Ryan Lee Peters, a granddaughter, Savannah Gobble, a great-grandson, J.B. Highsmith, and daughter-in-law, Lena M. Peters, all of Hampton.
Funeral services for James Millard "J.M." Peters will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Clarence Phillips and the Rev. Bobby Burrow officiating. Music will be provided by Moore's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Burrow, Roger Burrow, Lawrence Hodge, his church family and friends from the Breakfast Club at Burger Hut. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at his residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rev. Lloyd Benson Estep, 81, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Roy Estep and Eva Taylor Estep Lipps. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Rev. Estep was a Minister in the Free Will Baptist Church, having pastored churches in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and also at Lyons Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He also had worked for the United States Forrest Service and was a roofer and Carpenter.
Rev. Estep was a member of the Tiger Creek First Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Ruth Grindstaff and Shirley Williams; and his Step-Father: Webster Lipps.

Family/Spouse: Shirley Mae Phillips. Shirley was born on 10 Sep 1936 in , Lee County, Virginia, ; died on 16 Jun 2022; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lester R. Estep, age 65, SFC (Retired), Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

He served in the United States Army for 23 years. He served during the Vietnam Era.

He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.

Lester was preceded in death by his father: Johnson Estep, Three Brothers: Leonard, Vernon & Edward Estep and One Sister: Anna Mae Burgess.

Survivors include his wife: Hae-Kyong Shin Estep; one Daughter, Hannah Estep; one Son, Daniel Estep; his Mother, Eileen Taylor Estep; one Sister, Burless Campbell; several nieces & nephews.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Grindstaff officiating.

Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Sally married Coy H. Williams about 1938 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Coy was born about 1917; died about 2004; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances N. Rice, 87, of Rome passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at a local assisted living facility. Born on April 17, 1930 in Elizabethton, TN, she was the daughter of the late James Taylor and the late Tishi Pearl Estep Taylor. She graduated from Unaka High School. Mrs. Rice enjoyed her craft work which included sewing and quilting. She was a member of Dykes Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Marshall Rice Sr., and three sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law; her 3 grandchildren; her 3 great grandchildren; and her sister.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 11:00 am at Oaknoll Chapel with The Reverend Mikel Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Floyd Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the service time.

Frances married John Marshall Rice about 1952. John was born on 13 Feb 1923 in Fulton County, , , Kentucky; died on 7 Feb 2013 in Floyd County, , , Georgia; was buried in Floyd Memory Gardens, , Floyd County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Archie "Jack" Taylor, age 81, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Jack was born in Carter County, Tennessee to the late General Jackson Taylor and Goldie Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine Grindstaff; his second wife, Roma J. Taylor; two grandchildren, Jackson Johnston and Taylor Blevins; his siblings, Willie Taylor Garland, Lena Gregory, Loretta Markland, Lois Jean McClure, Laurie Campbell, Brooks Taylor, Cephus Taylor, Coy Taylor and Sterling Taylor; two half-sisters, Ruth Estep and Chelsea Taylor; and three half-brothers, Roy Taylor, Anderson Taylor and John Taylor.

Jack was a 1957 graduate of Unaka High School and was a member of Moore's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He retired from Baxter Pharmaseal after 38 years of service. Jack enjoyed time with family and friends and grandkids, listening to music, country drives, gardening and watching the Braves.

Those left to cherish his memory include three daughters, Tammy Blevins, of Gray, TN, Maria Gwin and husband Joshua, also of Gray, TN and Jackee Johnston and husband Jason, of Johnson City, TN; one son, Gary Taylor and wife Regina, of Charleston, SC; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one brother, Freeman Taylor, of Elizabethton.

A graveside service to honor the life of Archie "Jack" Taylor will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Clarence Phillips and Pastor Ben Cole, officiating. Music will be provided by Angela Bowman and Melissa Woods. Jack's nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Warren married Fannie J. Timbs on 20 Dec 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fannie (daughter of James Avery Timbs and Mary Roberta "Bertie" Williams) was born about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 2022 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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George F. Ritchie, 88, died peacefully at home on October 26, 2018.

He was born December 29, 1929 in Elizabethton, TN, son of Zella Taylor Ritchie and Fredric Payne Ritchie.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Christine Ritchie; and brothers, Sam Ritchie and Hubert Fred Ritchie.

He attended Butler Elementary School and graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1947. He put himself through college delivering newspapers for the Elizabethton Star and the Johnson City Press. He graduated from East Tennessee State College with a bachelor's degree in 1951. He also graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1959 with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a licensed Land Surveyor in the State of TN. He is a long-standing member of Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City where he was a member of the Men's Bible Study Class.

He worked as Mechanical Design Engineer for Sperry Corporation, retiring in 1988. Due to his engineering talents, he was selected for many special projects. He designed key components used by NASA for the space program. His designs were on board many space shuttle and rocket launches.

He was an expert mechanic, welder and carpenter. His hobbies were motorcycles, woodworking and photography. He could repair or fix anything. He could take any piece of equipment apart and put it back together in his workshop. His favorite hobby was attending church and studying the bible. He had read the bible many times and could quote many verses. George was a wonderful father to his three daughters and set a good example for many people. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by: daughters, Karen Ritchie, Linda Ritchie and Syndee Cooper; grandchildren Julia and Malachi Cooper; sisters, Hettie Ritchie Beasley and Gene Ritchie Hilton, and cousin Lynn Kay Andrews.

In lieu of flowers, George had requested donations be made to Grace Fellowship Church, 2314 S Greenwood Dr. 37604, 423-928-5601; or the Washington County Animal Shelter, 3411 N. Roan St. Johnson City, 423-926-8769.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the Grace Fellowship Men's Bible Study Class, especially Paul Bellamy, Rich Taylor, Larry Thompson and OJ Cain.

Friends may visit at Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City on Thursday, November 1, 2018 beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a memorial service following at 7:00 p.m. A short graveside service will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

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William "Rick" Oliver, age 57, of the Stoney Creek Community, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rick was born in Carter County to the late George B. and Anna Lee Taylor Oliver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Keaton Jacobs.

Rick was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was an avid outdoorsman. He had worked as a blue print specialist for Kennametal for more than 35 years and he was of the Baptist faith. Rick loved hunting, fishing, sitting on his front porch looking at his beloved mountains and UT football. His greatest joy was spending time with his beloved and devoted family.

Those left to cherish Rick's memory include his wife of 30 years, Robin Kilby Oliver, of the home; his daughter, Rikki Oliver and her fiancé, Wayne Jacobs, of Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Delilah Oliver, also of Elizabethton; his sister, Georgia Ann Arnold and husband Gary, of Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Lisa Carver and husband David, of Piney Flats; and his special friends, Curtis Walters and Matt Neece, both of Stoney Creek, and Jeff Calloway, of Hampton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton or at other times at the home of his sister.

A graveside service to honor the life of William "Rick" Oliver will follow the visitation in the Ensor Cemetery in the Stoney Creek Community of Elizabethton with Mr. David Carver, officiating. Music will be provided by Matt Carver. Active pallbearers will be Matt Neece, Jeff Farmer, Matt Carver, Alex Carver, Gary Ashline, Jeff Calloway and Grant Dience. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike McCloud and Curtis Walters.

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Zaney Randolph "Randy" Taylor II, 44, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, in Charleston, S.C.
Randy was a native of Carter County and a 1991 graduate of Unaka High School where he was on the Rangers Football Team. He attended Tennessee College of Applied Technology and was a Welder. Randy was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Zaney Taylor; his step-father, Calvin Blane Quesenberry; his paternal grandparents, George and Matilda Taylor; and his maternal grandparents, Clyde and Chelsie White.
Survivors include his daughter, Haley Nicole Taylor; his step-daughter, Emily Vance; his mother, Shirley White Taylor Quesenberry; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Allen Richardson and Amy and Steve Netherly; his step-sisters, Barbara Raymond and husband John, and Sue Bebber and husband Sam; a step-brother, Calvin (Corky) Quesenberry and wife, Daphne; the mother of his daughter, Rhonda Taylor; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Zaney Randolph "Randy" Taylor II will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Foster officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, in the Taylor Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Unaka High School Class of 1991.

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JOHNSON CITY - Billie Berry Kirk, age 84, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Elmcroft of Johnson City.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late William Noble and Kathryn Peters Berry. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul Randall Kirk; sister, Loretta Berry.

Survivors include her daughter, Tamara Kirk Oglesby and husband Robert (Bob); three sons, Michael James Kirk and wife Nancy, Robert William Kirk and wife Kelley, and Paul Randall Kirk, Jr.; two sisters, Pamela Berry Walsh and husband Charlie, and Gail Berry Edwards; ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Kirk will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service in the chapel.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at Lee Memorial Park, Pennington Gap, Virginia at 3:00 P.M Wednesday, July 10.

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Sheilda "Gail" Edwards, 80, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at her daughters home in Stafford Virginia.

She was a native of Elizabethton, Tennessee. The daughter of the late William N. Berry and Cathryn Peters Berry. She was retired from Prince William County Schools in Woodbridge, Virginia.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her significant other of 36 years Geogre Cade; two sisters, Billie Kirk and Loretta Berry; and her two great grandchildren, Melanie Frye and Braylen Tipton.

Survivors include three daughters Angela Cook, Cathy Edwards Mangan, Kimberly D. Edwards. Sister Pamela Walsh (Charlie Walsh). Former spouse Arby Edwards; grandchildren David Curfiss Jr., Tara Brugger, Ross Edwards, John Cook Jr., Savana Cook, James Mangan III, Kristin Frye, Branson Tipton Jr., Skyler Tipton, Cassidy Tipton, Tristin Tipton and great grandchildren Lily Curfiss, Cameron Curfiss, Jacob Brugger, Clark Brugger, Marcus Brugger Jr., Mckenzie Frye, Olivia Mangan, Ethan Mangan, Carter Tipton-Showe.

The family of Sheilda Gail Edwards will receive friends starting at 1000am on Saturday August 24, 2019 at Monte Vista Funeral Home in Johnson City, Tennessee. The funeral service will be held at 11:00am at the funeral home with the burial to follow at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

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Mr. Warren D. "Sput" Taylor, age 58, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Elizabethton, he was the son of Fannie Timbs Taylor, Elizabethton, and the late Warren G. Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a quality control compliance technician with Bristol Metals. He was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church, a member of the Watauga Association of Genealogy and a member of the American Society of Quality Control (A.S.Q.C.).
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Lisa Taylor, of the home; two daughters, Brittney Grabiel and husband, Chris, Gallatin, TN, and Jennifer Arnold and husband, Mike, Gray, TN; two granddaughters, Taylor Grabiel and Addison Arnold; a grandson, Silas Grabiel; and a sister, Mary Grindstaff, Elizabethton. Several brothersinlaw, sistersinlaw, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.
Sput and Lisa were married for 37 years. Sput was saved and baptized in 1979. He had a passion for life, a winning smile, and was always quick to lend a helping hand to others.
A service to honor the life of Mr. Warren D. "Sput" Taylor will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 13, 2015, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. David Foster officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:007:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the service or at the residence at any time. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in the Taylor Cemetery (Rome Hollow). Active pallbearers will be Phil Dishner, Will Taylor, Tommy Deyton, Collin Stover, Jackie Peters and John E. Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers include the members of Stoney Creek Baptist Church, neighbors, and the members of the Watauga Association of Genealogy. Special friends include Dawn Peters, Dave Gallagher, Tony Love, Zack Trumbo, Bo Musselwhite, Robbie and Tammy Baines and so many others. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 A.M. on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery.