Crit Tipton Estep

Crit married Elizabeth A. "Betty" Chambers on 3 Oct 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of David Turner Chambers and Mary Ann Smith) was born on 7 Feb 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Oct 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Estep Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Crit married Eliza Ellis on 10 Jun 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of James I. T. "Tipton" Ellis and Harriet Amanda Jobe) was born on 2 Jun 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Apr 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Minton 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]

Ida married Ben Fair on 2 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ben (son of David L. Fair and Margaret "Maggie" Merritt) was born on 5 Feb 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Roy Guy Greenlee on 13 Jan 1948 in Greene County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of Charles J. Greenlee and Alice M. (Greenlee)) was born on 13 Aug 1893 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Aug 1971 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Age 85, of Cocoa, Florida, formerly of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away January 25, 2001 in Florida.

He was born September 18, 1915. Mr. Estep is preceded in death by parents, Crit and Eliza Estep; five sisters and two brothers. He is survived by wife of 56 years, Lois, of Cocoa, Florida; son, Glen, from Knoxville, TN; daughter, Becky from Huntsville, TN; two grandchildren, Brian and Todd; two great-grandchildren, Brian Keith, Jr. and Brianna.

He graduated from The University of Tennessee Knoxville. Mr. Estep has served as a Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Principal, Superintendent of Schools of Carter County and College Professor. He was retired with 42 years service in Tennessee and Florida. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2001 in Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack T. Lyons officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in The Sunrise Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. Arrangements made by Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge, Tennessee.

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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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ELIZABETHTON - Grady Ben Fair, 89, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Ben & Ida Nell Estep Fair. Grady proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was retired from the Dairy Business having owned and operated Farm Best Dairy for several years. He was an active member of East River Park Christian Church where he was a greeter and he was the candy man for the children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Norma Lowe Fair, two brothers: Dana & Wayne Fair and one sister: Carolyn Runnion.

He is survived by his second wife: Lavelle "Bo" Hopson Fair; Son Steve & Ruth Ann Fair (Ben, Tim & Sarah), Daughter: Susan & Kenton Farr (Kelly, Nick), Son: David (Hunter & Chase). Two Step-sons: Danny Gourley, Rutledge, Tenn. and Richard Gourley, of Florida. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. John H. Smith, and Nick Farr Ministers officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Steve, Ben & Tim Fair officiating. Music will be provided by Kenneth Hartley and Mary Smith. Active Pallbearers will be: Nick Farr, Ben Fair, Tim Fair, Hunter Fair, Chase Fair, Steven Daugherty, and Reid Bishop. Honorary Pallbearers will be member of East River Park Men's Sunday School Class, Milt Fair, Brandon Gourley and Shane Gourley. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at his residence.

Grady married Lavelle Hopson about 1990. Lavelle (daughter of Walter E. Hopson and Amanda Elsie Pleasant) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Sep 2018 in Grainger County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter 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.