Elizabeth Morrow

Elizabeth married Jeremiah Reece Francis on 31 Aug 1841 in Haywood County, , , North Carolina. Jeremiah was born about 1820 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1896 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in France Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elizabeth Hale about 1866. Elizabeth was born on 9 Dec 1836; died on 15 Apr 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Elbert Montgomery Brumitt about 1870. Elbert (son of Phillip Thomas Brumitt and Nancy Scott) was born on 7 May 1854 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Sep 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Sarah M. Walter on 10 Jul 1881 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 7 Jan 1861 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 1937 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Octavia married John M. Dunn about 1878 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1848 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Biddie Ella Street about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Biddie (daughter of Samuel Street and Emaline Grindstaff) was born about 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 May 1954 in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phillip married Nancy Louise Holly on 5 Mar 1899 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Nancy was born on 15 Sep 1878 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Oct 1918 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edgar married Jo Pearl Arnold about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jo (daughter of William Blount Carter Arnold and Eviline Elizabeth C. Jones) was born on 10 May 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1970 in Clark County, , , Washington; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, , Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married William Harrison Bristol about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1877 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 8 Aug 1936 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Eli George W. Trivette on 27 Sep 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eli (son of John Trivette and Mary Ellen "Polly" Yelton) was born on 26 Oct 1877 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 11 Mar 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Louise Oliver on 2 Apr 1920 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Louise (daughter of Joseph Oliver and Elizabeth Jane Shaw) was born on 6 Jun 1900 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 9 Nov 1935 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Hassie Myrtle Johnson on 1 Oct 1938 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Hassie was born on 7 Mar 1892 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1981 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eden-Greenwood Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Dora A. Seaton on 21 Apr 1907 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Dora (daughter of William A. Seaton and Mary C. McCoy) was born on 26 May 1891 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Sep 1966 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Delphia Mullins about 1924. Delphia was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazen married Odre W. Edwards about 1925 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . Odre was born about 1909 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Ruby Roberta Meredith on 22 Jan 1937 in , Greene County, Tennessee, . Ruby was born on 1 Oct 1905 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 1 Jul 1975 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Margaret Ethel Bishop on 19 May 1934 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Margaret (daughter of David Alexander Bishop and Rosa Belle Taylor) was born on 23 Feb 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Dec 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was the son of the late Eli and Bertha Brumit Trivett. Mr. Trivett was also preceded in death by two wives, Orlia Trivett and Ilene Campbell Trivett; one brother, Elbert Trivett and four sisters, Nell Melenson, Ethel Trivett, Maude Trivett and Ella Mae Gee.

Mr. Trivett was retired from the military as a Chief Master Sargeant with the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service. He served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Era. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star.

Mr. Trivett was a member, former deacon and choir member of the Grace Baptist Church, Elizabethton. He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238.

Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2003 in the Grace Baptist Church.

Graveside services and interment were held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2003 in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

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Mr. Eli Trivett, Jr. 83 of Earle Street, Thomson, GA died Friday, February 13, 2009 at Doctors Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ruth Tester Trivett.

Mr. Trivett was a native of Washington County, Tennessee but lived in McDuffie County most of his life. He was the son of the late Eli Trivett, Sr. and the late Bertha Brumit Trivett. Mr. Trivett served in the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet during WW II and was retired as a textile worker from Kingsley Mill after 38 years of service. He served as a volunteer fireman for the McDuffie County Fire Department for over 30 years and served as former Chief of the Washington Heights Fire Department. Mr. Trivett was also a charter member of Washington Heights Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 16, 2009 at 2 o'clock p.m. at the Washington Heights Baptist Church with Revs. Sonny Peevy and Reginald Blakewood officiating. Interment will follow in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be members of the McDuffie County Fire Department.

Eli married Mary Ruth Tester about 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Ronald Earl Tester and Nannie Ellen Williams) was born on 19 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Dec 2006 in McDuffie County, , , Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Norman Francis (Poppy), age 96, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his residence.Mr. Francis was born in Washington County and the son of the late Charles Elden & Louise Oliver Francis. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, of 53 years, Lois Larson Francis and second wife, Virginia Smith Francis, son, Michael Francis, one brother, one sister, and a son-in-law, Keith Spiker. He was a Christian.Mr. Francis was a United States Army Air Corp WWII Veteran. He was the Town Recorder for Jonesborough. He was a former Alderman for the Town of Jonesborough. He volunteered for the fire department for 36 years and retired as chief in 1989. He was a member of Jonesborough Civitan Club. He was an avid bowler that participated in the Senior Olympics in bowling, billiards, and horseshoes. He also enjoyed woodworking and mowing.

Survivors include three daughters, Patricia “Pat” Ball, Teresa “Terrie’ Spiker, and Laura Hamilton (Mike); grandchildren, Mikki Henley (Earl), Nikki Krueger (Todd), Ed Ball (Amber), Christie Bass (Jon), Cindy Fowler (Nathan), Joe Spiker (Lindsay Barnett), Aimee Gillespie (Justin), Amanda Barlow (J.W.), and Rebecca Hilton (Jason); and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Minister Ben Cole officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday prior to the service.

Interment services will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Maple Lawn Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren.

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JOHNSON CITY - Mary Dunn Letterman, 94, of Johnson City passed peacefully surrounded by family at NHC Healthcare on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

She was born in Washington County, Tennessee on May 13, 1924, the daughter of the late William and Dora Seaton Dunn.

Mary was a member of Westerly Heights Baptist Church for 55 years. She gladly accepted the many roles she was asked to perform – Sunday school teacher, clerk, treasurer, choir member, and pianist.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Donald Letterman; her eldest son Jerry Letterman; a brother, William Dunn; three sisters, Alice Dunn, Jessie Nidiffer, and Frances Taylor; and two special nieces, Sondra Foutch and Louise Servente.

She is survived by two daughters, Lillian Babb and Anne Casteel (Cecil); three sons, Tony Letterman (Karen), Ray Letterman (Nancy), and Sid Letterman (Cathye); a daughter-in-law, Oi Lin Letterman; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Allen and Brenda Frost, who she lovingly referred to as son and daughter.

The Letterman family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Morris-Baker in the Dogwood Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm, officiated by Dr. Chuck Babb. A committal service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Washington County Memory Gardens, also officiated by Dr. Babb. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

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The beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Carolyn Sue Slimp went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in the Hillview Health Center.
Mrs. Slimp grew up in Hampton in a large loving family the daughter of Hazen "Dud" Brumitt and Odra Edwards Brumitt. At eighteen, she married the love of her life Jack Slimp. During their 56 year marriage, they traveled the world and lived in Germany and 16 years in Alaska.
Mrs. Slimp was a licensed optician for thirty-one years and retired from Johnson City Eye Clinic. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ, singing and dancing, and, while in Alaska, snow skiing with her boys.
Sue was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church, the church she attended as a child.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her four sisters: Pauline Young, Lola Cooner, Jean Leonard, and Grace Ann Hathaway. She will be missed and her memory cherished by her family and friends.
Survivors include her loving husband Jack Slimp of the home; three sons: Anthony Slimp, San Diego, CA; Timothy Slimp and his wife Rosemary, Johnson City; Terrance Slimp, Anchorage, Alaska. Seven grandchildren: Joshua Slimp, Thomas Slimp, April and Bryan Wiles, Tyler Slimp, Timothy Fowler, Matthew Fowler, and Carrie Ann Fowler; three great grandchildren: Evan Hilton, Trinity Slimp, and Trey Slimp; a brother Terry Brumitt and wife Becky, and a sister Bobbie Brumitt Crockett and husband Jim and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves her dear cousin Emma Rastall and close friend Joann McKinney.
Special thanks to the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Hillview Health Center and David Brumitt, her nephew, who lovingly made sure she got the best of care.
A celebration of Mrs. Slimp's life will be conducted at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 15, 2015 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1:00-2:00 PM on Sunday prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Butler Memorial Cemetary.
Active pallbearers are Tim Slimp, Tyler Slimp, Terry Brumitt, David Brumitt, Jason Brumitt, Jim Crockett, Rick Hathaway. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Slimp, Terry Slimp, Joshua Slimp, Tommy Slimp, Wade Slimp, Billy Malone and David Crockett.

Carolyn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - Betty Jean Brumit Barnes Bowers, 91, Jonesborough, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at NHC Healthcare, Johnson City.

Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruby Meredith Brumit.

Betty was of Methodist faith and attended Piney Flats United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of King Business College. After college she became an Executive Secretary for the Navy.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, George Newton Barnes II, second husband, Herman J. Bowers, brother, Carroll “Bo” Reece Brumit.

Survivors include her son, George Bowers; brother, Edward H. “Buddy” Brumit.

It was Betty’s wish to be cremated. There will be a graveside service and inurnment on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. in Oak Hill Cemetery in Johnson City.

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ELIZABETHTON - Barbara Rose Bristol Hampton, 83, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in the Hermitage Health Care.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Harris Bristol, Sr. & Margaret Bishop Bristol. She was a 1954 graduate of Elizabethton High School, attended East Tennessee State University where she was involved in the ROTC Department. She was Secretary to the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, following that she served in the US Embassy in London for 2 years and also NATO in Paris for three years. Returning to Elizabethton she received her Master's Degree in Education in 1963. She taught Reading in Atlanta and Bristol. She was a member of the GFWC Elizabethton Women's Club. Barbara enjoyed her yearly shopping trips to Pigeon Forge with friends and family. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. She had been involved with the Food for the Multitude and Care & Share.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband David Henry "D.H." Hampton, Sr, August 21, 2019 and by a brother Harris Bristol, Jr.

Survivors include her step-sons: Edward Hampton & wife Teresa Collins and David Hampton Jr & wife Deborah Hughes Hampton. Her Step Grandchildren: Elizabeth Hampton Davis, Chris Davis, Jonathan Hampton and David Hampton III. Her Great Grandchildren: Jack Davis, Thomas Davis and Benjamin Davis. A Brother: Kenneth Bristol & wife Jody. Her Sister-In-Law; Betty Bristol. Her Niece: Lisa (Nick) Botts and nephews: Larry (Amanda) Bristol and Greg (Layla) Bristol. Her Aunt: Gertrude Bishop, several cousins and great nieces & nephews also survive

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Father Timothy Holder officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Hermitage Health Center and her care givers: Teresa Hayes, Jackie Bowers and Zdenka Ingram.

Barbara married David Henry "D. H." Hampton on 28 Jun 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Edgar C. Hampton and Annie Simerly) was born about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Debra Anne Hathaway, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, after a lengthy illness.
Debra was a 1971 graduate of Elizabethton High School where she was Queen of Betsy her senior year. She was born in Newport News, Va., but was raised in Elizabethton, Tenn. She worked as a beautician.
Debra loved going to the beach, her animals and cared for many over the years. Debra will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her biological mother, Grace Ann Brumitt Hathaway, in 1961.
Those left to cherish her memory include her parents, Richard Hathaway and Louise Hathaway of Elizabethton; sister, Robin Hathaway and fiancé Steven Horowitz of Culver City, Calif.; brother, Rick Hathaway of Elizabethton; nieces, Emma Grace Hathaway of Johnson City, and Frances Brody and husband Arthur of Washington State; seven grand-nieces and nephews; aunt, Bobbie Crockett and husband Jim of Wake Forest, N.C.; and uncle, Terry Brumitt and wife Becky of Hampton, Tenn.
A service to celebrate the life of Debra Anne Hathaway will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 23, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Hughes and Rev. Mark Newman officiating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., prior to the service. The graveside service and committal will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Johnson City, Tenn. Pallbearers are Terry Brumitt, Henk Ruck, Roger White, Tim Slimp, Teddy Malone, Jim Crockett and Steven Horowitz.