William Smith

William married Catherine Mottern about 1820 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Catherine was born about 1791 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married David Turner Chambers about 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of John Chambers and Lavinia Jane "Viney" Turner) was born on 8 Dec 1831 in , Edgefield County, South Carolina, ; died on 27 Jul 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Julia A. Davis about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Phillip Davis and Alixei Mariah Roberson) was born on 5 Apr 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Louisa Emily Emma Carter on 7 Mar 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Louisa (daughter of Landon C. Carter and Deborah Ellis) was born about 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Jasper Newton Lyons about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jasper (son of Jeremiah "Jerry" Lyons and Celia C. Smith) was born on 28 Nov 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Sep 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Catherine Chambers about 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Catherine was born on 15 Jun 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 May 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Crit Tipton Estep on 3 Oct 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Crit was born on 19 May 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Minton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Mary Newton about 1900. Mary was born about 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Landon married Anna Mae Kuhn on 22 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna was born on 8 Aug 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 May 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jerry married Abbigail "Abbi" Mathis on 9 May 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Abbigail was born on 5 Feb 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Sep 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Miller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Franklin L. Carter about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Franklin (son of William Jackson Carter and Jane Newton) was born in Mar 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Landon married Martha Piper Thomas on 19 Feb 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 2 Jul 1924; died on 8 Feb 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; 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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Ruth Carter Howell, 97, Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at Appalachian Christian Village.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Little and Lucy Estep Carter.

Ruth was a member of Hopwood Christian Church and volunteered at the Ladies Auxiliary, Carter County Memorial and Sycamore Shoals Hospital for over 20 years. Ruth was an Election Clerk for six decades.

She enjoyed crocheting and was a wonderful baker and many times the citizens of the Tri-Cities could taste her delicious cakes at her son, Alan Howell's restaurant, Dixie B-B-Q.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Dottie Howell; siblings, Dana Clarence "Bounce" Carter, Olaf Parker Carter, Bronson Little Carter, William Dale "Bob" Carter, Louis Ray Carter, Zelma Inez Carter Crawford, Charlotte Sue Carter Jackson, Bruce Estep Carter and Lois Frye Carter.

She leaves behind sons and daughters-in-law, William D. Howell Jr. and Rose Ann Howell, Johnson City, and Alan and Mary Ann Howell, Piney Flats; sister, Margaret Nell Carter Gagaliano, New Orleans, LA; brother, George Carter, Elizabethton; grandchildren, Hannah Ruth Howell, Elizabethton, and Richard "Richie" Alan Howell Jr., Johnson City; and a great-granddaughter, Mariah Ann Howell, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A Celebration of Life Service for Ruth Carter Howell will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2013, in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, with Mr. Tim Ross, Minister, officiating.

A Graveside and Committal service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Steve Carter, Kenneth Carter, Bruce Carter Jr., Richie Howell, Doug Matney, her nephews and the members of Hopwood Christian Church.

Ruth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ALPHARETTA, GA — Landon "David" Chambers III, age 66, died at his home in Alpharetta, Georgia after a short illness with pancreatic cancer.

David was born and raised in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Martha Thomas Chambers and the late L. D. Chambers Jr. He graduated from Elizabethton High School and attended East Tennessee State University and Lincoln Memorial University.

He served in the United States Army in Germany and Korea in the late 1960's.

He had an accomplished career as a construction superintendent in commercial building and restoration in Charlotte, NC, Orlando and Lake Worth, Florida.

Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Bowman Chambers of Elizabethton, Tennessee; and four children, Landon Chambers IV of Nashville, Tennessee, Colby Lane Chambers of New York City, NY, Darrin M. Chambers of Orlando, Florida, and Katie Chambers, a graduating senior at the University of Alabama; two grandchildren, Dylan Chambers, son of Landon and Kristen Chambers, and Anabelle Chambers, daughter of Darrin Chambers. In addition, two sisters, Suzanne (Greg) Zaremba of Richmond, Virginia and Leigh McKeehan (John) of Elizabethton, Tennessee; one brother, Edward (Tonya) Chambers of Woodstock, Illinois; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father and one brother Joel Chambers.

There will be a private service held for family and close friends Monday at Mountain Home Veterans Cemetery.

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Mary Jennings Ford, 83, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Winston and Sarah Lyons Jennings.
Mary was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended East Tennessee State University. She was retired from the Elizabethton City School System. She loved collecting antiques and loved to travel. She was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church where in previous years she sang in the choir.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Ford, January 10, 2015.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Art (Janice) Smithdeal, Rick (Lori) Smithdeal and Joe (Tammy) Smithdeal, all of Elizabethton; her grandchildren, Travis (Shelley) Smithdeal, Joseph and Sean Smithdeal; one great-granddaughter, Rosie Smithdeal; her step-daughter, Rebecca Ann (John) Scudder; one step-granddaughter, Madison Ann Scudder; a sister, Peggy Geagley; a brother, Joe (Janice) Jennings; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The graveside service for Mary Jennings Ford will be conducted at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, October 10, at Mountain Home National Cemetery with her grandsons, Travis and Joseph Smithdeal, officiating. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends with the Welcome Sunday School from Oak Street Baptist Church as honorary pallbearers.

Mary married Danzel J. Ford about 1954 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Danzel was born on 25 Jul 1932; died on 10 Jan 2015 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - William D. "Bill" Howell, Jr., 80, Johnson City, passed away, Friday, February 17, 2017 at NHC Health Care. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late William D. Howell, Sr. and Ruth Carter Howell.

Bill was a past Master Mason with the Watauga Lodge # 622 and a York Rite Shriner. He was a member of the Watauga Campers and Hikers Association. Bill enjoyed traveling with his friends in the Model "A" restorers club. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he became friends with everyone on his route. Following retirement, Bill spent most of his time at the beach in South Carolina until he had to return home due to illness.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of fifty four years, Rose Ann Nave Howell, his brother Alan Howell and his wife Mary Ann, niece, Hannah Howell, nephew, Ritchie Howell, great-niece, Mariah Ann Howell, several other loving family members and friends also survive.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 19, 2017 in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services Johnson City. The family will greet friends to share memories from 12:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home. A Graveside and Committal Service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be chosen from family and friends.

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On Thursday, December 30, Alan Howell, loving husband and father of two children and two grandchildren passed away at the age of 72. Alan was born on May 14, 1949 in Carter County TN to William “Dottie” and Ruth Carter Howell. He was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. He received a degree in Human Resources from Steed College in 1973. On January 5, 1980, he married Mary Ann Looney Howell. They raised one daughter, Hannah; a son, Richie; and a granddaughter, Mariah.
Alan worked in the restaurant business most of his life. He was most known for Dixie Barbeque, the restaurant that he created and loved. Alan knew no strangers, was fortunate to have good employees and customers, and looked forward to each day at work. In addition to Alan and the food, customers enjoyed listening to beach music and watching Andy Griffith.
For many years, Alan enjoyed sailing trips to far-flung locales with his too numerous to name friends. Not only was Alan not afraid to let people know he was a proud liberal Democrat, in 2006 he ran for the First District of Tennessee US Congress seat. Above everything else, Alan was a kind, loving father and husband; a wise teacher; and a fun-loving pleasant man who loved life.
Alan is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bill Howell. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Looney Howell, his daughter Hannah Howell, and his son Richard Alan “Richie” Howell Jr. He has two grandchildren, Mariah Howell of Johnson City and Christian Howell of Honolulu HI. His sister-in-law Rose Ann Howell and several cousins also survive.
Special thanks to Caris Healthcare, Justin Taylor, Carrie Weiss, and Megan Long.
There will be a private entombment in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers are former employees of Dixie Barbeque.