Nancy (Murray)

Nancy married Jabez Murray about 1800. Jabez was born about 1775 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1851 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ryland married Levina Proctor Carter Fitzjarrel on 18 Aug 1822. Levina was born about 1802. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Seasil married John Hanby on 15 Jun 1819. John was born about 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Polly West on 10 May 1821. Polly was born about 1806. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married Pleasant Williams on 13 Mar 1825 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pleasant (son of Mordecai Williams and Elizabeth Stover) was born in Mar 1808 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died after 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Catharine Simmerly on 23 Dec 1834. Catharine was born about 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married John Ellis on 14 Feb 1828 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Joseph Ellis and Charlotte Redwine) was born on 1 Jan 1800 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died about 1885 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levina married M. Hix on 13 Aug 1829. M. was born about 1808. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mordecai married Mary Ann Hathaway about 1846 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1828. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Rebecca Caroline Clark about 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca was born about 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Elizabeth Grindstaff on 30 Jun 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Grindstaff and Elizabeth Brown) was born about 1851 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died after 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Dicey Lucretia Buchanan on 19 Apr 1859. Dicey was born in Apr 1842 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died about 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Adelade Huntley about 1862 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Adelade was born in Mar 1835 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 Aug 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married James R. DeLoach on 8 Mar 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Thomas D. DeLoach and Perlina M. Oliver) was born about Oct 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Dec 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Siam Side of Beck Mtn., Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pleasant married Annie Jane Headrick about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Annie was born on 15 Sep 1851 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Sep 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Anna Rhoda Williams on 25 Dec 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Archibald Williams and Sarah Elizabeth Hyder) was born on 8 Dec 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jan 1926 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Milligan, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, September 28, 1938
OBITUARY
Funeral services for Robert L. Williams, 70, who died at his home at Fish Springs yesterday morning after a short illness, were held at the Church of Christ at Fish Springs at two o'clock today, the Rev. J. N. Shepherd officiating.
Interment was in the White Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Williams, three children, Mrs. Sanson of Barberville, W. Springs, Alfred M. Williams of Va., Mrs. Bertie Timbs of Fish Springs, and one sister, Mrs. Rhina Mathes of Valley Forge.
Pallbearers were selected from the friends at the funeral.

Robert married Frances M. "Fannie" Peters about 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frances was born on 3 Apr 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hamby Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sally married Pinkney J. Humphrey on 24 Dec 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pinkney (son of Dennis Humphrey) was born on 8 Apr 1857 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 8 Oct 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorina married Calvin Mathis on 18 Nov 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Calvin was born on 2 Apr 1847 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 Aug 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Miller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rhoda married David Carter Manning about 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Jackson T. Manning and Elizabeth C. Campbell) was born in Jul 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jan 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Colbaugh Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Dellia (Ellis) about 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Dellia was born about 1873 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Alice Jane Manning on 9 Sep 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of Jackson T. Manning and Elizabeth C. Campbell) was born about 1866 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Penina Eva Hamrick about 1892 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Penina was born on 2 Aug 1874 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Sarah Roberta "Berta" Misamore about 1900 in North Carolina, , , . Sarah was born on 28 Jul 1882 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 9 Oct 1974 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jordan married Hester (Ellis) about 1903. Hester was born about 1886 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Caroline Cornett on 11 Mar 1884 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Caroline (daughter of Joshua Isaac Cornett and Sarah Louise Fletcher) was born on 10 Jun 1864 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Aug 1962 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married George Washington Emmert on 26 Aug 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Jeremiah M. Emmert and Frances "Fanny" Moody) was born on 22 May 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jan 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, August 12, 1941
GEORGE E. ELLIS
George E. Ellis, age 69, died at his home at Shell Creek last night at 11:25 o'clock, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. John Mathes officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Louise Ellis; two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Jestes and Jennie Ellis; five sons, David, Dayton, Ernest, Paul and Lowell; one brother, Joseph Ellis; also twenty grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from the friends at the funeral.

George married Louisa Elizabeth Oakes on 16 Oct 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Louisa (daughter of Charles Gordon Oakes and Lucinda Perry) was born in Jan 1873 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josie married William Harrison Holden on 15 Dec 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 28 Feb 1855 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 May 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Perkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unknown GEDCOM info: Pneumonia

John married Ruth L. Turner on 28 Sep 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of John A. Turner and Mary C. Angel) was born on 27 Sep 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Oct 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Nathaniel Taylor Simerly on 27 Jan 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nathaniel (son of George Simerly and Nancy C. Guinn) was born on 30 Mar 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Feb 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JONES, Rosa
“Elizabethton Star,” Saturday, December 30, 1944
ROSA JONES
Rosa Jones, 70, route 1 Elizabethton, died December 29, at 3:30 p.m. at her home, after a ten-day illness. She was a life long resident of Carter County and a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church.
Survivors are, the husband, W. L. Jones, and six sons, Johnny, route 1; Campbell, Hampton; Mat, Morgantown, N. C.; Bobby, Joy, N. C.; Billy, Valley Forge; Pvt. Roby, Fort Benning, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Mollie Deloach, route 1, Miss Ida Jones, Valley Forge; 17 grandchildren and three brothers, Charles Williams, Hampton, John Williams, Erwin, Robert Williams, Johnson City.
Funeral services, with the Tetrick Funeral Home directing, will be held at the home Sunday 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Johnny Hall and the Rev. R. W. Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in the Williams Cemetery.
Pallbearers, John Montgomery, Dick Riddle, Abraham Hathaway, Ed Hathaway, Blaine Chambers, and Monroe Stevens.

Jane married William L. "Bill" Jones on 30 May 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of John W. Jones and Rebecca J. Bowers) was born about 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Mary Louise Livingston on 13 Sep 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Samuel B. Livingston and Mary Lou Grindstaff) was born on 15 Jul 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jan 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Belva Caroline Emmert about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Belva (daughter of George Washington Emmert and Martha Ann Ellis) was born in Oct 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chester married Lena Hendrix about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lena was born about 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Worley married Martha Elmyra "Myra" Perry on 27 Oct 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Henderson M. Folsom Perry and Evaline Carter "Evie" Custer) was born on 19 Oct 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Apr 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lena married Charles Lake Thompson on 2 Jun 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born on 19 Jun 1880 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Aug 1936 in Anson County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Cherokee Community Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married Mister Dugger about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mister was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Myrtle (Williams) about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle was born about 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married James Avery Timbs about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Brownlow Timbs and Mary Jane Potter) was born on 2 Mar 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jul 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hamby Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Callie Lyons on 5 Jun 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Callie was born on 21 Aug 1900 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 26 Dec 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Miller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Nola V. Colbaugh on 19 Feb 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nola (daughter of George D. S. Colbaugh and Eva Mary Daniels) was born in Nov 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grover married Nora Webb about 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nora was born about 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Lillie Estell Godwin on 29 Jul 1914 in Craven County, , , North Carolina. Lillie (daughter of J. F. Godwin and Elizabeth C. (Godwin)) was born about 1896 in Craven County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Paul Glover on 27 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Josie Laughlin about 1919 in North Carolina, , , . Josie was born about 1901 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1910 Mitchell County, NC Census, John and James Ellis were living with their uncle John Ellis and his wife Dellia.

John married Gladys Mae Stahl about 1930. Gladys was born on 2 Oct 1912; died on 24 Aug 2000; was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, , Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1910 Mitchell County, NC Census, John and James Ellis were living with their uncle John Ellis and his wife Dellia.

James married Veva Ridge about 1918. Veva (daughter of John Alexander Ridge and Bell Dora Stout) was born on 17 Nov 1898 in Loudon County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Feb 1971 in Loudon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lenoir City Cemetery, , Loudon County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1910 Mitchell County, NC Census, Lizzie and her brother Luther were living with their grandparents William Alexander and Dicy Ellis.

Notes:

In the 1910 Mitchell County, NC Census, Lizzie and her brother Luther were living with their grandparents William Alexander and Dicy Ellis.

Elizabeth married James Stewart Campbell on 17 Aug 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . James (son of William Garland Campbell and Nola Mattie Manning) was born on 1 Oct 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Dec 1976 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married Finley Paul Ledford on 22 Apr 1917 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Finley (son of Isaac Erwin Ledford and Mary Ann Hopson) was born on 13 Jun 1893 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 Apr 1968 in , Richmond County, Georgia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Paul Gerome Buck about 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Paul (son of John Ephraim Buck and Savannah Clark) was born on 16 Mar 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Nov 1979 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Valley Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married William Chester Cooper on 7 Sep 1905 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. William was born on 24 Jul 1882 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Feb 1968 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Hallie Beatrice Church about 1910. Hallie (daughter of Marion Church and Nancy Evelyn Richardson) was born on 6 Sep 1895 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 Mar 1964 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Belva married Robert Taylor Williams about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Pleasant Williams and Annie Jane Headrick) was born on 31 Dec 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jun 1949 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Mae Perry on 21 Feb 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mae was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dayton married Lora M. Perkins on 30 Mar 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lora was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1980 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Lilliam M. Hoss about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lilliam (daughter of James Garfield Hoss and Myrtle C. Crumley) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lowell married Laura Angell on 26 Jan 1929 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Laura was born about 1910 in Kentucky, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Grace Winters on 9 Nov 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Grace (daughter of Luther M. Winters and Rosa Shell) was born on 7 Jul 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Sep 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Perkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Nell Buck about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nell (daughter of John Ephraim Buck and Savannah Clark) was born on 11 Jun 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Perkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Walter was killed in action during WWI on 1 Oct 1918. He served in G Company, 117th Infantry, 30th Infantry Division, US Army. Walter's brother Charles applied for and received a tombstone from the War Department.

Mary married Monroe E. Winters on 3 May 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Monroe (son of George W. Winters and Debbie Shepherd) was born in Feb 1893 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 May 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unknown GEDCOM info: Pellegra

Gracie married Samuel Cecil Nidiffer on 19 Feb 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of William Mark Nidiffer and Rebecca Caroline Bowers) was born on 2 Apr 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Oct 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Beatrice Bonnie Odom on 26 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beatrice (daughter of Samuel H. Odom and Nannie Hill) was born on 1 Aug 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Mar 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unknown GEDCOM info: Influenza

Notes:

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]

Mollie married James S. DeLoach on 30 Jan 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of John A. DeLoach and Elizabeth F. Beck) was born in Jun 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Siam Side of Beck Mtn., Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Polly Hill about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Polly was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Beatrice Eliza Ellis about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beatrice was born on 23 Jun 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elsie A. Bradley, 85, Pine Ridge Care Center, Elizabethton, died there Wednesday, January 21, 2004.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Robert T. and Caroline Emert Williams.
She was a member of the First Assembly of God.
Mrs. Bradley was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bradley; two brothers, George Williams and Eugene Williams; two sisters, Edna Poff and Dorothy Perry; two grandsons; one great grandson and one great granddaughter.
Graveside services and burial will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2004 in the Bradley Cemetery.

Notes:

She was a daughter of the late Robert T. and Caroline Emmert Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Perry; a sister, Edna Poff, and two brothers, Eugene and George Williams.

Mrs. Perry was a retired nurse from Carter County Memorial Hospital, having worked there for 37 years.

She was a member of the East River Park Christian Church but attended the Valley Forge House of Prayer.

Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2003 in Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Graveside services and interment were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2003 in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Notes:

Mary Esther Williams Estep, 83, 121 House of Prayer Road, Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord Thursday, June 19, 2008 at her residence.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Robert T. and Belva Caroline Emmert Williams.

She was a 1944 graduate of Elizabethton High School, was a former employee of The Bemberg Corporation. She was owner and operator of the Valley Forge Floral Shop for several years. Mrs. Estep was a Charter Member of the Valley Forge House of Prayer, where she had served as organist.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Estep, April 1, 2007; by four sisters: Edna Poff, Dorothy Perry, Elsie Bradley and Sylvia Street; and two brothers, Gene and George Williams.

Survivors include two sons: Douglas Estep, Elizabethton, and Lynn Estep, of the home. Five Grandchildren: Chris, Landon, Josh, Matt and Mark Regan; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday in the Valley Forge House of Prayer with the Rev. Jerry Emert and Rev. Darryl Bailey officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Williams Family Cemetery with the Rev. Dallas Gregg officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Roy Burchette.

Active Pallbearers will be: Matthew Estep, Josh Estep, Landon Estep, Chris Estep, Mark Williams, Johnny Chambers and Roger Odom. Honorary Pallbearers will be Her church family and employees of McCloud Lumber Company.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the Valley Forge House of Prayer. Friends may call at the Fellowship Hall of the church anytime Saturday or Sunday.

Family and friends will assemble at the church at 10:40 a.m. Monday to go to the cemetery.

Mary married Harold Estep about 1945. Harold was born about 1924; died on 1 Apr 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kyle married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary Josephine Yeiser about 1932 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Mary (daughter of Jay Yeiser and Ethel Clara Nowlin) was born on 13 Apr 1913 in Wayne County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Oct 2008 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ruth Lipford on 18 Oct 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of Rupert Earl Lipford and Pearl Vada Walsh) was born about 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Retha married Frank Givens Hamm on 15 Aug 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born on 11 Sep 1917 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 1993 in Hillsborough County, , , Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Retired and decorated U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Lawrence C. Timbs died Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Author of two books, "Mountain Memories" (1968) and "Tragedy at Old Fish Springs" (1981), Mr. Timbs was 90 years old. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.

One of 15 children, born in Fish Springs, Tenn., to Avery and Roberta Williams Timbs, Mr. Timbs retired from the military in October 1962, after serving in Virginia; the Mohave Desert in California; the island of Kauai in Hawaii; in the jungles of New Guinea; on the island of Moratai in the Pacific; and on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.

Mr. Timbs also saw duty at Seward Air Force Base, near Smyrna, Tenn.; Korea during the Korean Conflict; Eglin Field, near Niceville, Fla.; Austin, Texas; Nagoya, Japan; McGhee-Tyson Air Force Base, near Maryville, Tenn.; and at Ent Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo.

In the Air Force, he was a recruiter, an historian, reporter and newspaper editor, covering some of the early NASA rocket launches and leading a publication focusing on the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) and the Air Force's Space Command. The Skyline Observer, a newspaper he edited in Colorado Springs, won a number of prizes and honors for its outstanding journalism.

Mr. Timbs, who, as a boy, had hoed corn on a rough, steep Tennessee hillside for 10 cents an hour, and retired from the military with a chest full of medals and decorations, including: the Army Commendation Ribbon, Distinguished Unit Citation, Air Force Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with five Bronze Service Stars, Air Force Longevity Service Award with four Bronze Oakleaf Clusters, Philippine Liberation Medal, Philippine Presidential Citation, United States Presidential Citation and the Republic of Korea Presidential Citation.

Upon completing his career in the Air Force, Mr. Timbs returned to East Tennessee and worked as a park ranger/naturalist in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at the Visitor's Center near Gatlinburg. He also gave expert presentations and led hikes through the mountains at Cades Cove. He knew the English and Latin name for almost every species of flower, tree and animal in the Smokies.

Leaving East Tennessee in late 1967, Mr. Timbs and his family moved to Newport News, Va., where he was employed for almost a year in the world's largest dry-dock shipyard. He helped build the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy.

Mr. Timbs next worked for the City of Newport News Park as a ranger and naturalist. He retired from that job after 14 years, and he and his wife, Dixie Nadine Jenkins Timbs, moved back to his wife's parents' old home place in Valley Forge between Hampton and Elizabethton. He became a faithful member of the Valley Forge Christian Church, where he served as teacher, Sunday School superintendent, and as president of the Men's Bible Class. He also served as treasurer, vice-president and president of the Carter County Men's Christian Fellowship. He had been an Election Day worker at the Valley Forge Elementary voting place.

Mr. Timbs loved the outdoors, cherished a good story, loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and reminisced frequently about what it was like to grow up in hardscrabble Fish Springs in such a large family. Money was scarce but the Timbs clan always had a few pigs, chickens and a milk cow so no one went hungry, Mr. Timbs recalled. All the Timbs children, he said, always seemed to get an apple or an orange or a piece of stick candy for Christmas. When he enlisted in the military, he didn't' forget where he came from — sending a portion of his monthly $21 paycheck back home to Fish Springs to help his parents and siblings.

In his later years, Mr. Timbs enjoyed gardening, reading, porch sitting, talking politics and eating delicious Sunday lunches prepared by his wife for him and his family and friends.

His two books, "Mountain Memories" and "Tragedy at Old Fish Springs," chronicle what life was like late in the 19th Century and early in the 20th Century in and near Fish Springs. The latter book has been rewritten by his son, Larry C. Timbs Jr., and by Hampton, Tenn., resident Michael Manuel. Timbs and Manuel are seeking to have the book published under the title "Below the Surface: Voices From the Graves at Fish Springs, Tenn."

Mr. Timbs was born February 2, 1921, and was preceded in death by his parents, Avery and Roberta Williams Timbs; by his brothers, Worley, Glen, Carl, Billy Robert and Charlie Timbs; and by his sister, Jonnie Harrison.

Survivors are his wife, Dixie Nadine Jenkins Timbs; son, Larry Timbs Jr. and wife, Patsy Robinson Timbs; daughter, Cheryl Timbs and fiancé, Crawford Alexander; son, Edward Timbs; grandsons, Hugh Anderson and Josh Anderson and wife Debra; grandson, Zach Anderson; grandson, Crawford Timbs III; grandsons, Justin Timbs and Jessie Timbs; granddaughters, Sharyn Calcavecchio, Dorothy Yeung and husband, Patrick Yeung, Elizabeth Roberta Timbs and Jamie Timbs McQueen and husband, Jason McQueen.

Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Antonina, Gabriella, Angelo, and Giancarlo Calcavecchio, Lucy Brooke and Cecilia Clare Yeung, Dylan, Keelan Nadine and Brennyn Avery Anderson, Mason McQueen, Joselyn Timbs and Lane Timbs.

Other survivors are sisters, Retha Hamm, Novella Peters and Fannie Taylor; brothers, Wallace, J.A. "Jade," Ruben and Gene Timbs; and several nieces and nephews.

The graveside service for Mr. Timbs will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. David Siebenaler, minister of Valley Forge Christian Church, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Alex Holtsclaw and Freida Winters. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Wallace, J.A., Earnest, Ruben and Gene Timbs, and grandsons, Hugh, Josh and Zach Anderson, Crawford Timbs and Justin and Jesse Timbs. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Class and Deacons and Elders at Valley Forge Christian Church. Guests may sign the register and attend the viewing on Friday, January 27, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. or on Saturday, January 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton at 1:15 p.m. Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Valley Forge Christian Church, 114 VFCC Church Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton for their loving care of our beloved husband, father and brother. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook or by fax to (423) 542-9499.

Lawrence married Dixie Nadine Jenkins about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dixie (daughter of Edward Taylor "Ed" Jenkins and Maud Simerly) was born about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jul 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wallace married Geneva Fleta Phillips on 30 Dec 1946 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Geneva was born on 23 Sep 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 31 Jan 2023 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Novella Timbs Peters, 91, of Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at her residence. Novella was born in the Fish Springs Community of Carter County to the late J.A. Timbs Sr. and Bertie Williams Timbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward McClelland Peters, and four brothers, Charles Timbs, Rubin Timbs, Lawrence C. Timbs and Gene Timbs.
Novella retired as a department manager, but had worked both as a clerk and cashier at various department stores. She was an active member of West Side Christian Church and loved to do crossword puzzles and play Scrabble.
Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Gloria Kay Sapienza of Buffalo, N.Y.; two sons, Larry Walsh and wife Dianna of Elizabethton and Charles Peters and wife Judith of Gaithersburg, Md.; two sisters; three brothers; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A private graveside service was held at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Novella married Edward McClelland Peters about 1945. Edward was born on 14 Dec 1914; died on 10 Nov 1997; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fannie Jane Timbs Taylor, 88, Kingsport, formerly of Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Mrs.Taylor was a graduate of Unaka High School. She retired from Texas Instruments and was a former member of Carter Christian Church.
It was her wish to be cremated and no services are planned.

Fannie married Warren G. Taylor on 20 Dec 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Warren (son of Dewey Taylor and Stella Taylor) was born on 5 Nov 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 2000 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonnie married Kenneth Howard Harrison about 1961 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Kenneth (son of Spencer Roosevelt Harrison and Alice Gertrude Harvey) was born on 20 Jul 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 2005 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Hamby Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married Gladys Guess on 9 Apr 1937 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Gladys (daughter of Charles Albert Guess and Matilda "Tilda" Floyd) was born on 3 Aug 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married W. K. Donnely on 8 Apr 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1940. W. was born about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Paul T Manning, 94, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at the V.A. Medical Center Hospice. A native of Elizabethton, he was the son of the late Samuel and Nola Colbaugh Manning.
Mr. Manning was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served over 20 years in the military as a military policeman. He was a member of First Christian Church, Elizabethton, where he formerly served as deacon. His last service project for his Church was to pray for ten Church members weekly and would send them notes of encouragement. He loved to fish, watch the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed his grandchildren. Fourteen people considered him as their grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Stephens Manning; five sisters, Edna Donnelly, Willa Mae Campbell, Betty Hughes, Elizabeth Hughes and an infant sister, Pauline Manning, and two brothers, George Manning and Jack Manning.
Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Paula Manning, Elizabethton; a grandson, Marc Gibson and wife Rachel, Charlotte, N.C.; three great-grandchildren, Ethan Gibson, Nathan Gibson and Logan Gibson, all of Charlotte, N.C.; and special friends, Teresa Norris, Lanny Norris, Whitney and Landon Turner, Sara and Laban Propst, Laura Trott, Abbigail White, Alex Schnepel, Rilyn Propst, Wesley Propst, Sophia Turner and Drew Pearson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Paul T Manning will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 9, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Mr. Michael Klaus, minister, Mr. John H. Smith, minister, and Dr. David Mills officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow the service on Sunday at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Chris Colbaugh, Drew Pearson, Sonny Hughes, Steve Dunlap, Charles Hayes, Kenny Carter and Jim Holdren. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Class of First Christian Church, Elizabethton, his cousins and nephews. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. The family would like to express a special thank you to the V.A. CLC and hospice staff for their care to Mr. Manning.

Paul married Margaret Stephens on 3 Apr 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of William Warren Stephens and Celia Belle Teague) was born on 20 Jun 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Sep 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Nell Ellis Shaver, 77, of Lenoir City, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, 2000, at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City and was preceded in death by parents, James H. and Veva Ridge Ellis; brother, Glen Ellis; and sister, Margaret McCarroll.

Survivors include her husband, Gene Shaver; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Pam Shaver of Lenoir City, Gene Jr. and Valerie Shaver of Smyrna; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and John Richesin of Knoxville, Jill and Danie Belasco of Knoxville; sisters, Freida McNabb, Alice Robbins, Mildred Parkerson, all of Lenoir City, and Nora Plant of Waverly; 13 grand-children, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick DeMerchant and Rev. Bill Wilkinson officiating. Burial will follow in Loudon County Memorial Gardens.

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Mrs. Nora Elizabeth Ellis Waggoner Plant, age 83, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014, at her home. Mrs. Plant was born September 10, 1930, in Lenoir City, TN, to James Henry and Viva Lou Olive Ridge Ellis. She was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church in New Johnsonville, TN and the Pisgah United Methodist Women. She was retired and had worked as a Sales Clerk at The Quality Store in Waverly, TN, and a Cafeteria Worker for Lakeview School in New Johnsonville, TN.
Interment in the J. Warren Cemetery in New Johnsonville, TN.
Active pallbearers will be Brad Lee Wilson, Michael Odom, William Christopher Hemby, James Anthony DeMoss, Jonathan Wade DeMoss, Casey Alexander Waggoner, Jeremy Don Waggoner, and Joseph Quinton Waggoner. Honorary pallbearers will be Wesley Daniel Waggoner and Justin Andrew DeMoss.

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Freida B. McNabb - age 79 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday evening, January 21, 2015. Freida was a member of First Baptist Church Lenoir City where she taught the Second Grade Sunday School Class for 34 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Veva Ellis; grandson, J. Chris McNabb; siblings, Mildred Parkerson, Margaret McCarroll, Mary Nell Shaver, Nora Waggoner Plant, Glenn Ellis, and Alice Faye Robbins.

Survived by her husband of 62 years, John Henry McNabb; children: Johnny (Sue Ellen) McNabb, Jimmy (Judy) McNabb, Kathy (Rex) Hogan, Kim Lintner, Kelley (Mark) Robinson, and Jeff (Lisa) McNabb; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 23rd at First Baptist Church in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Dr. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 10:30 Saturday morning and proceed to the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for 11 a.m. graveside services.

Louise married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lessie Ellis Turbyfill, 83, of Roan Mountain, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from Roan Highlands Nursing Center. Lessie was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late David Charles and Mae Perry Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Turbyfill; five brothers, Ray Ellis, Carroll Ellis, Dale Ellis, Frank Ellis and Charles Ellis; two sisters, Helen Ledford and Elizabeth Winters; a brother-in-law, A.J. Ledford; and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Ellis and Glenda Ellis.
Lessie retired as a clerk for Jewel Tea Food Store and was a member of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church. She was a loving mother and was loved within her community by all that knew her. She enjoyed sewing, reading, quilting and spending time with her family, especially her twin brother.
Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Connie Hennings and husband Phillip, of Roan Mountain; a grandson, Daniel Hennings and wife Karen, of Sumter, S.C.; a great-granddaughter, Nicole Rudisel and husband Brent, of Zionsville, Ind.; a great-grandson, Jordan Hennings, of Sumter, S.C.; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Lester Ellis, of Marietta, Ga.; two sisters, Martha Young and husband Bill and Clara Heaton and husband Walter, all of Elizabethton; and three sisters-in-law, Wilma Ellis, of Elk Park, N.C., Betty Ellis, of Maryland, and Bonnie Ellis, of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Lessie Ellis Turbyfill will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Lower Shell Creek Christian Church with Pastor Gerald Holly officiating. Music will be under the direction of Pastor Gerald and Gloria Holly. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service, or at the residence at anytime. The graveside service will follow in the Perry Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Walter Heaton, Steve Ellis, Danny Miller, Audie Winters, Randolph Winters and Clint Winters. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Smith, Dan Winters, Donnie Morgan, Lee McCoury, Scottie Thompson, Brad Morgan and her nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff of Roan Highlands Nursing Center, Caris Hospice and Tetrick Funeral Home for the love and care shown to Lessie during her illness

Lessie married Frank Oscar Turbyfield about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Frank Turbyfield and Dorothy Ward) was born on 8 Jan 1926 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 19 May 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Perry Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CENTRAL COMMUNITY - Carrie Lee Ellis Shell Nichols of Central Community, age 94, died peacefully in her sleep on March 10,2017, at NHC Healthcare. Mrs. Nichols was predeceased by her parents, Dayton and Lora (Perkins) Ellis, brother Blake Ellis, sister Betty Lou Honeycutt, her first husband Carl Shell, and her second husband Raymond C. Nichols. She was precious to many surviving family members: daughter Judy B. Shell Cole and beloved son-in-law Leslie W. Cole; three grandchildren Cheri Cole-Jenkins (Dale), Shonna Lee Cole, and Jason L. Cole (Amy); four great-grandchildren Carrie-Cate Rathgeb (Christopher), Leslie Jenkins Reed (Slocomb), Miriya Lee Bollenbacher, and John Bollenbacher; two great-great-grandchildren, Lennox and Zara Rathgeb; Mike Bollenbacher; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. We imagine that the place prepared for her in the great beyond resembles the many playful picnics we shared on Roan Mountain.

We fondly remember her gifts as a homemaker, gardener, quilter, seamstress, and nurturer. She welcomed us all, family and friends, into her warm home— the big beautiful garden, the apple trees, the raspberry patch for pies and jam.

Mrs. Nichols prided herself on overcoming adversity, becoming an electronics technician for Sperry and Raytheon and retiring from Unisys. She was active in PTA, VFW-Women's Axillary, ABWA, Eastern Star, and Central Community Christian Church, where she was a member and neighbor for most of her adult life.

The family of Carrie Lee Ellis Shell Nichols will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM Monday, March 13, 2017, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2 PM with Todd Wolfe, Minister officiating. The graveside committal service will follow in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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George was the son of Paul and Lillian (Hoss) Ellis.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 in Alaska.

George graduated from University of Tennessee in 1960 with an engineering degree. He began his career as an industrial engineer in Roanoke, Virginia and eventually moved to High Point, North Carolina.

He lived in High Point for 40 years, and he enjoyed fishing, basket weaving and watching UT sports in his retirement.

The funeral service was conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 14, 2014 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

George married Phyllis Simerly on 26 Dec 1956. Phyllis (daughter of William M. Simerly and Alice Graybeal) was born on 10 Sep 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 6 Sep 2015 in Guilford County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - William J. "Bill" Ellis, 73, of Jonesborough was born on March 15, 1945 and went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 1, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Bill was a Jonesborough native and graduated from Lamar School in 1962. He attended Brevard College in Florida and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1964, where he proudly served his country in Vietnam and Thailand. Bill worked for most of his adult life in telecommunications in Europe and the United States and returned to Tennessee in the late 1980's to take care of his aging parents on their farm in Jonesborough.

Bill was a member of Bethel Church of Christ in Jonesborough, where he was baptized in 2006 by Preacher Terry Lyons of Roan Mountain. Although he became a Christian late in life, he Loved the Lord and always tried to keep joy in his heart and life.

Bill married his best friend and the love of his life in 2008 and often joked to his friends that he allowed her to continue to work so he could afford to farm.

He retired in 2010 from CenturyLink after more than twenty years of service and continued to farm as long as he was able. Bill was greatly admired for his knowledge and expertise in the telecommunications field but he will be most remembered for his great sense of humor, wit, and generosity.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Laura Ellis, his mama, Wilma Ellis, as well as three sisters, and one brother.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife and caregiver, Alice Julia Ellis, of the home, son, William Charles Ellis, of Jonesborough, daughter, Caroline Paige Ellis-Goins (Jason), of Jonesborough, granddaughters, Sabra and Shalein Ellis, of Jonesborough, grandson, Hayden Bower, of Johnson City, Bill's extended family, daughter, Tina Lee McInturff (Mark), of Johnson City, grandsons, Caleb and Jacob McInturff, of Johnson City, granddaughter, Sarah Balance (GT), of Jonesborough, sisters, Margaret Sepello, of Jonesborough, Jeanne Bishop, of Pigeon Forge, Lynda Ellis, of Port St. John, FL, Barbara Edmiston, of Kingsport, and many nieces and nephews.

Julia would like to extend a special thank you to the Mountain Home VA, the VA Home Based Primary Team, and Amedisys Hospice Team for their exceptional care of Bill in his battle with Parkinsons Disease and, to the staff of Home Instead, especially caregiver, Jessica Vosburg. A big thanks to Tina, Sarah, GT, Megan, and Jonathan for answering those early and late calls, to Lynda for the many long drives to visit, to Carroll Sparks for fixing fences and putting up hay, to Jerry Baker, for helping work cattle and put up strays, to Keith Bailey and Mark McInturff for helping with the cattle, to Jerry Brewer for the great wheelchair ramp, to Larry Benfield for getting rid of the groundhogs, and to our dearest friends, Tim and Laura Hodge for their devotion to Bill and exceptional care of the farm for so many years.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be sent to Second Harvest Food Bank 1020 Jericho Drive Kingsport TN 37663.

The family will gather to greet friends and share memories on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 5:00 pm until a Celebration of Bill's Life at 7:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services Johnson City with Pastor Terry Lyons officiating. A Graveside and Committal Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday at Washington County Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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ROAN MOUNTAIN — William Frank Holden, 72, Roan Mountain passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 in the Roan Highlands Nursing Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Levi & Grace Winters Holden. He was a farmer & carpenter. He was a member of Morgan Branch Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by an Uncle Frank Winters.
Survivors include several cousins. His very special friend Odell Shell. Also his very special friends and neighbors.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015 in the Perkins Cemetery, Upper Shell Creek with the Rev. John McCoury officiating. Burial will follow the service.
Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Monday will be: Will Hughes, Patrick Guyn, Larry Shell, Richard Winters, Rick Shell, Lonnie Clark, Chad Clark, Eddie Odom, Jim Strickland, Delaney Berry and Danny Black.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Odell Shell and Jack Shoemaker.
Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Monday.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Gladys Mae Taylor, 91, formerly of Taylor Town Road, Elizabethton, died on Thursday, December 20, 2007, in Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

She entered Heaven's gates to be with her precious Savior. She was a sweet and loving Mother, Grandmother and friend to all.

Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Mary Belle Deloach Winters; her husband, Elwood Taylor; two sons, Lloyd Ray Taylor, Clifford Taylor; one daughter, Charlotte Morton; one brother and one sister.

Mrs. Taylor is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and W.C. Rasnick, Elizabethton, Frances (Otcie) and Fred Sluder, Elizabethton, Vickie and Wayne Barry, Mountain City, Jenny and Ernest Rosenbaum, Ringold, GA; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Douglas Taylor, Elizabethton, Kenneth and Barbara Taylor, Johnson City; one brother, Lloyd Winters, Elizabethton; seventeen grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a special friend, Gerald Clark of Life Care Elizabethton and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Mrs. Taylor will be conducted on Saturday, December 22, 2007, at 8:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel with Rev. Jackie Cole, Rev. Steve Burleson and Rev. Mike Robinson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ms. Becky Darnell, soloist. The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Sunday, December 23, 2007, at 2:00 PM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 PM Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Jim Nave, Terry Oliver, Darrell Hardin, David Collins, Gary Rosenbaum and Mike Rosenbaum. Honorary pallbearers will be Lustus Woods, Jr., Richard Blevins and Gary Smith. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of Diane Rasnick, 110 Little Avenue, Biltmore Community at other times.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff, nurses and CNAs at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, especially Maxine, Kitty and Nina and to Caris Healthcare Hospice for all their help and concern for our Mother.

Gladys married Harry Gilbert Wilson about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced on 23 May 1935. Harry was born about 1914; died about 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married William Jesse Carroll about 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced on 23 Oct 1941. William (son of William Emory Carroll and Laura Bell Hicks) was born on 3 Jan 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Elwood R. Taylor on 22 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elwood (son of Edward D. Taylor and Easter Lowe) was born on 5 Aug 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 May 1991 in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried on 6 May 1991 in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Lloyd G. Winters, 89, formerly of 216 South Main Street, Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Winters was the son of the late Monroe and Mary Belle Deloach Winters and was a native of Carter County.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Jordan Winters, in 1986; a brother, Robert Winters; two sisters, Gladys Winters Taylor and Hazel Winters.

Mr. Winters was a retired printer from E.T.S.U. and worked at Pressman's House in Rogersville. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in WWII. He was a member and elder of Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elizabethton.

Mr. Winters is survived by two nephews, Steve Winters and his wife, Cindy, Ocean Springs, MS, and Gregory L. Winters and his wife, Sally, Vancouver, WA. Several other nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, 2009, from 1:00-2:30 PM at Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 PM, following the visitation, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Dwight Basham officiating. Active pallbearers will be members of Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 East F Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

The family wished to express a special thank you to John Morrison and the staff of Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center and to Gregory C. Winters.

Floyd married Margaret Jordan on 11 Feb 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of William Jordan and Flora L. Perry) was born on 7 Jul 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jun 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Greg Winters stated that he died in the Mountain Home VA Medical Center, Washington County, TN.

Robert married Charlotte Sue Jordan on 3 Jul 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charlotte (daughter of William Jordan and Flora L. Perry) was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DELOACH, Charlie Jr.
"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, February 5, 1944
CHARLIE DELOACH, JR.
Charlie Deloach Jr., age 16, died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Deloach, 506 Elm Street Friday morning at 1:00 o'clock after an illness of three months.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deloach; two brothers, Richard and Kenneth; one sister, Janice; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Deloach; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Odom, Hampton; and a number of uncles and aunts.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the home, 506 Elm Street, with the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Marvin Kyte, Jimmie Kyte, Wayne Smith, Kenneth Lewis, Dick Van Huss, Roy Garrison, and William Hampton.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Homes is in charge.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kenneth Loyd Deloach, 82, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charles and Bonnie Odom Deloach. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended George Washington University.
He retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. Following his retirement he was employed for 14 years as a Perquiman agent for the General Services Administration, US Government.
Kenneth and Pat had lived in Woodbridge, Virginia, for 17 years before returning to Elizabethton. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church, where he had formerly served as a deacon, Sunday School Teacher and served in other capacities of the church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife of 61 years: Patricia Nave Deloach; One Daughter & Son-In-Law: Mary Jane & Morgan French, Houston, Texas; One Son & Daughter-In-Law: Kenneth Allen and Donna Deloach, Suffolk, Virginia; Two Grandchildren: Edward Clifton French and Meredith Holly French, both of Baton Rouge, La.; His special "Little Friend," Madeline. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hendrich officiating.
Graveside Service and Interment will be private in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Bill & Rita Fancher. Active Pallbearers will be: Tim Lyons, Hasferd Slemp, Tom Milhorn, Thomas Isaacs, Richard Fair, Benny Medearis, Jerry Stout and Jay Harms. Honorary pallbearers will be: His Church Family.

Kenneth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BULLS GAP — Janice Ruth Deloach McClanahan, 62, 899 Saint Clair Road, Bulls Gap, died Tuesday, December 9, 2003, as the result of an automobile accident.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Bonnie Odom Deloach. She had lived in Hawkins County for several years. She was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. In her earlier years, she was employed at E. Watts John’s Insurance Agency. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Mrs. McClanahan was preceded in death by Her Husband, Frank McClanahan, March 11, 2002; and Three Brothers: Charles Franklin Deloach, Richard D. Deloach and an Infant brother.

Survivors include a son: Don Swanner, Morristown; A Daughter & Son-in-Law: Kim & Jerry Sexton, Bulls Gap; A Granddaughter: Bonnie Morgan; A Brother & Sister-in-Law: Kenneth L. & Pat Deloach, 395 Garrison Road, Elizabethton; One Aunt: Dot Odom Grindstaff, Elizabethton; Two Nieces: Lucy Webster, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Mary Jane French, Friendswood, Texas; One Nephew: Kenneth A. Deloach, Suffolk, Virginia.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2003, at Mayes Mortuary, Morristown. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mayes Mortuary, Morristown.

Janice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janice married Glenn Franklin McClanahan, Jr. on 27 Jan 1989 in Hamblen County, , , Tennessee. Glenn (son of Glenn Franklin McClanahan, Sr. and Volena Rose Hudgens) was born on 15 Aug 1939 in Hamblen County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 2002 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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Lockie Maxine "Pansy" Guy, 81, of Butler, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Polly Hill Williams.

Mrs. Guy was retired from General Motors of Pontiac, Mich. She had also lived in Florida. She was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred E. Guy, in 1988, and two sisters, Vorita Shelton and Lula Mae Harrell.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Alfred Eugene and Kimberly Guy, Rotonda West, Fla., and Counce Henry and Penny Guy, Johnson City; a daughter and son-in-law, Vorita and George Persinger, Ortonville, Mich.; her life partner, Joe Richardson; two brothers, Charles Williams, Johnson City, and George Williams, Hampton; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Carl Cable.

Funeral services for Mrs. Guy will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Dean Estep, minister, officiating. Music will be by the congregation. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, in the Piney Grove "Poga" Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday, will be Robbie Barlow, Kenny Williams, Mike Williams, Patrick Garland, Wayne Lowe, Johnny Garland and Richard Shelton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Harrell, Chuck Williams, Gary Guy, Terry Cable, Opal Cable, Dillon Barlow, George Persinger II and James Guy Jr.

Lockie married Alfred E. Guy on 8 Oct 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alfred (son of Carlie McKinley Guy and Alice Vertie Morgan) was born on 3 Jan 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Feb 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Piney Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Charles "Willie" Dayton Williams, 84, Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Charles was born in Hampton, TN to the late Henry and Polly Hill Williams.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a lifelong member of Grace Free Will Baptist Church. He loved to play softball with community and church leagues. He also really enjoyed being apart of the volunteer security at his church.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by: three sisters, Vorita Shelton, Pansy Guy and Lula Mae Harrell.

Survivors include: his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Jewel Miller Williams; one son, Chuck Williams and his wife Robin; one daughter, Kim Johnson; two grandsons, Joshua Williams and Noah Johnson; three great grandsons, Dylan, Roland and Bodhi Williams; one brother, George Williams; and several nieces and nephews.

The family of Willie Williams will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Grace Free Will Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM with Pastor Curtis Hurt officiating. Pallbearers include: Joshua Williams, Noah Johnson, Tanner Leach, Jim Schweitzer, Aaron Johnson, Dylan Williams, Chris Darnell and David Johnson. Honorary pallbearers include: Bill Greer, Tykie Light, Joe Tittle, Garland Hood, Troy Garland, Homer Greene, George Williams and Doug Jenkins. Please join the family for a fellowship meal following the service. A private burial will take place at Mountain Home National Cemetery at a later date.

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JOHNSON CITY - Carolyn Elizabeth Pate, age 85, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Unicoi County Long Term Health Center.

Carolyn was born in Elizabethton to the late George Emert and Beatrice Eliza Ellis Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arvel Fred Pate in 2015; her brothers, Shelby Williams, Jerry Williams and Glenn Williams; her former sisters-in-law, Martha Query and Betty Williams.

Carolyn retired from Erwin National Bank and attended Pinecrest Baptist Church, where she had served as the church hostess. She enjoyed cooking, and most of all, being with her family.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Cathy Bunton, of Elizabethton and Lois B. Shults-Davis and husband Michael, of Unicoi; her step daughter, Loretta Eubanks; her grandsons, Kenneth Shults and wife Shelly, of Flagpond, Joseph David Shults and Lawrence Scott Shults, both of Unicoi; two sisters-in-law, Jewell Linville and Linda Williams, both of Elizabethton; a brother-in-law, Virgil Pate and wife Katherine, of Ohio; a great grandson, Levi Shults, of Flagpond; a granddaughter, Gracie Jo Shults; and several nieces and nephews.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Carolyn Elizabeth Pate will be conducted at 4:30 PM on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Ronnie Campbell, officiating. Music will be provided by Catherine Edwards Bunton, Kenneth Shults, and Craig T. Shelton. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday; or at the home of her daughter, Cathy Bunton, at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Michael Davis, Kenneth Shults, Joseph David Shults, Lawrence Scott Shults, Scotty Jack Bunton and Cody Hyder. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Pinecrest Baptist Church, Raymond Poff and Virgil Pate.Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 2:15 PM on Tuesday.

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ELIZABETHTON — Shelby Eugene Williams, 73, 253 Ollie Collins Road, Elizabethton, TN, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was the son of the late George Emmert and Beatrice Ellis Williams and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Mack Williams and Glen Williams; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Marie Bradshaw.

Mr. Williams was a 1956 graduate of Hampton High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of Beck Mountain Baptist Church and was retired from Nuclear Fuels in Erwin. He loved to fish and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Linda Fay Bradshaw Williams, of the home; two daughters, Nina Lynn Hyder and her husband, Tom, Sharon Rose Thomas and her husband, Kenneth, all of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Cody Hyder, Beth Thomas, Shelley Hyder and Suzanne Thomas, all of Elizabethton; a sister, Carolyn Pate and her husband, Arvil, Johnson City; two brothers-in-law, Howard Bradshaw, Erwin, Rev. Cecil "Nick" Bradshaw, Elizabethton; two sisters-in-law, Doris Lovelace and Barbara Bradshaw, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Williams will be conducted on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 7:00 PM at the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Ronnie Campbell and Rev. Cecil "Nick" Bradshaw officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Craig Shelton and Beth Campbell.

Shelby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Greeted in Heaven by family and friends, William Bruce Thompson, Jr., age 78, 254 Thompson Lane, Jonesborough, entered into the arms of Jesus on August 28th, 2021 in Limestone at the home of the daughter he always wanted. Born on June 6th, 1943 in Johnson City, he was a lifelong native of Jonesborough and the son of Bruce and Josephine Yeiser Thompson. He attended Milligan College where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in 1965. Bruce enjoyed racing in his younger years with his friend, Larry, traveling all over the circuit to compete. After his employment with the City of Johnson City in their payroll department, Bruce farmed at the family home until his health forced his retirement. In 2003, he got Washington County Cattle Producers Senior Producer of the Year. Bruce enjoyed his gunsmithing hobby, building and repairing guns, as well as target shooting for fun. After his retirement he loved to sit and tell stories of his farming and racing days, passing on his wealth of knowledge on both. He never missed a softball game where Michelle or Bria and Paula were playing, cheering his girls on from the sidelines. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles J. Thompson, sister Lena Jo Gardner, best friend Eugene Merrill, and his beloved fur friend Maverick who truly was his companion.

When we are born we don’t get to choose our family. But when someone is chosen to come together to be a family, that is a Christ like love, stronger than blood. “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

John 13:34-35 KJV

Left to cherish his memory is the daughter he always wanted, Michelle Malone and husband Ramey, grandchildren Bria, Paula, Weylyn Malone and his extra special granddaughter Magdalena Malone who was the absolute sparkle of his eye. Special cousin Lake Thompson and wife Connie, whom he loved like a brother and cherished the time spent with him. Special brother in law, Jack Gardner and his children Carol Grace, Mary Jo, Sally Ann, and Andy. Special Friends Gary Jones, Don Moore, Mark Treadway, and Isabel Limoges. A funeral service officiated by Ministers Tim Stamper and Karl Gasser will be held on Tuesday, August 31,2021 at 7:00 pm in the chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until the time of the service. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Highland Cemetery in Elizabethton at 11:00 am. Those who wish to attend the graveside service will meet at the cemetery by 10:50 am on Wednesday. Serving as pallbearers will be Lake Thompson, Ramey Malone, Weylyn Malone, Mark Treadway, Jeff Stuart, and Ray Stuart. Honorary Pallbearers are Don Moore, Gary Jones and Larry Cavin.

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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.

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ELIZABETHTON - Patsy Mathis Dykes, age 76, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home, following an extended illness. Patsy was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Howard Jessie Mathis and Gladys Marie Guess Mathis. In addition to her parents, Patsy was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roger Mathis and Billy Mathis.

Patsy had worked for Ivy Hall Nursing Home for ten years as a cook. She was of the Baptist faith and she enjoyed watching old television shows such as Gunsmoke and the Golden Girls and most of all she loved taking care of her family.

Those left to cherish Patsy’s many memories include her husband of forty nine years, Richard Dykes, of the home; a son, Christopher Dykes and wife Heather, of Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Paiyton Dykes, of Elizabethton; two brothers, Mickey Mathis and wife Deborah, of Elizabethton and Barry Mathis and wife Kay, also of Elizabethton; two sisters, Brenda Bare and husband Glen, of Elizabethton and Penny Fenner and husband Billy, also of Elizabethton; and a sister-in-law, Sue Mathis, of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Patsy Mathis Dykes will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Darrell Bradshaw, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Travis Magee, Adam Magee, Alex Magee, Scott Bare, Gary Bare, Tim Parlier, Rick Parlier and Brandon Parlier.

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James Delmus Griffey, Jr. 65, 818 Walnut Street, Elizabethton, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at his residence following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late James Delmus and Hazel Winters Griffey, Sr. Mr. Griffey was preceded in death by one son, James Monroe Griffey.
He was a retired bus driver with Elizabethton City Schools.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Bateman Griffey, of the home; two daughters: Sylvia and Heather Griffey, both of Elizabethton; one son, Steve Bateman, Elizabethton; one brother, Jerry Griffey, Elizabethton; one grandson, Shane Bateman, Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews.
Private disposition will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association of Tennessee, 1808 West End Avenue, Suite 514, Nashville, TN 37203 or Elizabethton City School System, 804 South Watauga Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643.