Jemima Randolph

Jemima married Ezekiel Ritchie about 1835. Ezekiel was born about 1807 in , Edgefield County, South Carolina, ; died before 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Silas married Mary D. Bishop on 2 Jan 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1846 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1918 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Margaret Alice Davis on 20 Apr 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1849; died on 7 Jun 1909 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetary, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married Mister Ritchie about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mister was born about 1860 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married Noah Jenkins on 29 Nov 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Noah (son of Elijah Jenkins and Angeline Crow) was born in May 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married George D. Houston about 1891 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. George was born in Aug 1864 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Lula Addie Smith on 14 Jan 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lula (daughter of Nannie (Smith)) was born about 1884 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GARRISON, Gussie
“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, May 23, 1939
MRS. GUSSIE GARRISON
Mrs. Gussie Garrison, 62, died suddenly at her home on East street this morning.
Funeral services will be held at the home of her son, Ollie Garrison, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. Clarence Howington and the Rev. Huston Blevins officiating. Interment will be in the Hyder Cemetery.
Mrs. Garrison is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dan Perry and Miss Mae Garrison, both of Elizabethton; five sons, Ross, Ollie, Arthur, Ben and Jack Garrison of Elizabethton; 12 grandchildren. Mrs. Garrison was a member of the Charity Hill Freewill Baptist church.
Pallbearers will be Elmer Deloach, Brown Burrow, Mack Hodge, Coy Fair, Floyd Markland, Tom Bradshaw.

Landa married James L. Garrison about 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Unknown Gentleman and Jane Matilda Garrison) was born about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fredrick married Zella Irene Taylor on 18 Jan 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced about 1930. Zella (daughter of William R. Taylor and Amanda Moreland) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fredrick married Bonnie Kate Miller on 28 Jan 1935 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie was born about 1910 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Roy Edison Oliver about 1938. Roy was born on 30 Jun 1917 in Pickens County, , , South Carolina; died on 15 Jul 1965 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married Lillie Mae Fair on 6 Jul 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of David L. Fair and Margaret "Maggie" Merritt) was born about 1895; died about 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married Daniel H. Perry on 10 Sep 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Andrew J. Perry and Margaret E. Raulston) was born in Mar 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GARRISON, Dewey
“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 24, 1935
D. GARRISON, 37, IS FOUND DEAD AT NOON
Meets Death Building Fish Nets in Watauga River
Dewey Garrison, aged 37, drowned in the Watauga river about one mile above Elizabethton shortly before noon today.
Garrison had been making rock dams for the placing of fishnets when the accident by which he met his death happened. He had finished with one net and started on another when, according to the coroner's verdict, he had apparently “slipped and fallen, striking his head against a rock, rendering him unconscious.” He then drowned in water only eighteen inches deep. An examination of his body showed a bruised place on the right side of his head.
The body was discovered by Mrs. Charles Elliot who lives along the river near the scene of the tragedy, across the stream from the Thomas farm. The woman phoned Elizabethton undertakers who rushed to the scene accompanied by Sheriff J. M. Moreland.
Porter Nave, county coroner, called a jury together and held an inquest. Members of the coroner's jury were Sheriff J. M. Moreland, Judd Nave, J. A. Johnson, Roy Hathaway, Ross Hart, and Earl Dyke. They reported the man had been dead for several minutes when found. The body was found about six feet below the wall, which the man had been building.
The man had been wearing shoes but had his trousers rolled above the knees.
Garrison lived with his mother, Mrs. J. L. Garrison, on East Street. He is a native of Carter County and had lived here all of his life. He had not had a regular job lately, but was last employed by the city. Reports from his home were that he had left forty-five minutes before they heard of his death, about 12 noon.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Survivors are his mother; five brothers, Ross, Ollie, Arthur, and Jack, all of Elizabethton, and Ben of Abingdon, Va.; and two sisters, Mrs. Dan Perry and May Garrison of Elizabethton.

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David and his wife Bonnie are listed twice in the 1920 Carter County Census, once in David's parents household and once in Bonnie's parents household.


GARRISON, Ross
"Elizabethton Star," Sunday, April 30, 1950
ROSS GARRISON
Ross Garrison, 49, of 518 Race Street, died in a local clinic Friday at 1:45 a.m. Mr. Garrison suffered a heart attack while fishing in Doe River just below the Elk Avenue Bridge about 10:00 a.m. He was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Garrison; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Mutter of Elizabethton and Sue Garrison of the home; one son, Arlin Garrison of the home; four brothers, Ollie, Ben, and Jack Garrison all of Elizabethton and Arthur Garrison of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Dan Perry and Mrs. Elmer Deloach both of Elizabethton; five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the First Freewill Baptist Church Sunday at 3:30 p.m., with Rev. James Francisco officiating, assisted by the Rev. C. Y. Elkins. Music will be furnished by the Hardin Brothers Quartet. Burial will be in the Nave Cemetery in Siam.
Active pallbearers will be Delaney Powell, Brown Burrow, H. D. Harrison, Harlow Crosswhite, Frank DeLoach, Rance Ledford, Coy Fair and Charles Perry.
Flower bearers will be the Phoebean Sunday School Class of the First Freewill Baptist Church.
The body was taken to the home Saturday morning from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

David married Bonnie J. Nave on 4 Aug 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie (daughter of James R. Nave and Bessie M. Williams) was born on 30 Sep 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jul 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gilson married Goldie Williams about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Goldie was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabell married Elmer DeLoach about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elmer (son of William J. DeLoach and Sarah Ida Blackburn) was born on 10 Apr 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Dec 1979 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Mamie Estep about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mamie (daughter of James "Jim" Estep and Nancy M. "Nannie" Kelly) was born on 4 Mar 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Colbaugh Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Grace Nutter on 22 Feb 1936 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Grace was born about 1910 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Katherine Emogene Hilton, 82, of Elizabethton, entered her eternal rest to join her husband Tom in heaven on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
Gene was born and raised in Elizabethton, Tenn., on July 19, 1936, the daughter of Bonnie Kate Miller and Fredrick Payne Ritchie. She was known as mom, Nanny Gene and "Gerbie" (her nickname) from hubby Tom.
Prior to becoming an LPN in her early forties, Gene was a homemaker and an Avon Sales Lady when they still went door to door. She was a member of the PTA at Range Elementary and participated in organizing a union at Denise Lingerie, one of her first jobs outside of the home.
Gene was always a caregiver, having her parents in her home for many years. She assisted in the care and upbringing of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. For over 60 years her house was the gathering place for family and friends. The door was always open and there was always laughter to be had, usually supplied by her own Lucille Ball personality; the script was Gene just being who she was.
She was an avid decorator. She loved pretty things in her home and her wardrobe. She was a stylish dresser and always wore costume jewelry.
Gene was a lifelong member of Slagle's United Methodist Church where she had been a choir director, sang in the choir and was a member of the United Methodist Women.
She will be greatly missed by all who loved her so much, but we find comfort in knowing she will be with Tom in heaven. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by husband Tom Hilton, and brothers, Sam Ritchie, Fred Ritchie and George Ritchie.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-laws, Lynda Hilton, Elizabethton, Kathy Fair, Elizabethton, Hopie Hilton, Elizabethton, and boyfriend Bob Allen, Johnson City, Vanessa and Michael Wood, Churchill, Tenn., Tammy and Gary Turner, Pikeville, Tenn., and her companion dog, Nuggett; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Hettie Beasley and husband Don; sister-in-law, Jo Ritchie; close friend Betty Ralph and neighbor and friend Georgie Jaynes; and special cousin Patsy Trivette and husband Ronnie. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
The daughters wish to thank Ivy Hall for their tender care of our mother and Amedisys Hospice during her passing.
The sisters: Lynda, Kathy, Hopie and Vanessa give thanks to our sister Tammy Turner and our brother-in-law Gary who cared for our mother in Pikeville, Tenn., for over two years. Logging thousands of miles to bring her home for visits and making their home hers, a thank you also to all of her Pikeville family, friends and her caregivers.
Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lu Crandell officiating. A eulogy will be given by her daughter, Vanessa Wood. Interment will follow in the Old Slagle Cemetery following the funeral service. Active pallbearers will be Jeremiah Quintero, Joey Mottern, Cody Fair, Christopher Turner, Brian Turner, Patrick Turner, Bradley Hatcher and Robert Pickens. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Allen, Michael Wood, Gary Turner, Billy Wade Blankenship and Leo Lothridge.

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ELIZABETHTON - Hettie L. Ritchie Lyons Beasley, age 72, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Sycamore Springs Assisted Living Community in Elizabethton. Hettie was born in Elizabethton to the late Fredrick and Bonnie Kate Miller Ritchie. In addition to her parents, Hettie was also preceded in death by her first husband, Darrel E. Lyons; her second husband, Don M. Beasley; two brothers, Fred Ritchie and Samuel Ritchie; a sister, Emogene Hilton; a half-brother, George Ritchie; and her step sons, Eddie Lyons, Greg Lyons and Howard Lyons.
Hettie retired from Carter County Bank after 39 years of service, before that she had worked at Elizabethton City Hall for 2 years. Hettie was a member of Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed housekeeping and family time.
Those left to cherish Hettie’s memory include her daughter, Stephanie Jeter (Andy Duckworth) of Lexington, Kentucky; her son, Tommy D. Lyons (Tonya) of Elizabethton; six grandchildren, Katie Lyons Canter, Whitney Lyons Jaynes, Dylan Lyons, Victor Mallare, Cheyenne Lunceford and Kaya Mounts; several great grandchildren; and her step daughters, Mary Beth Beasley, Cindy Lyons and Pamela McKinney; and her step sons, Phil Lyons and Tony Lyons.
A service to honor the life of Hettie L. Ritchie Lyons Beasley will be conducted at 6:30 PM on Monday, November 1, 2021 in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Chris Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Monday.
The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery (New Annex), 215 Heroes Drive. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Family/Spouse: Darrel E. Lyons. Darrel (son of William Andrew Lyons and Anna Lee Baird) was born on 30 Jun 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Apr 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Terry Alan Garrison, 71, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. Terry was born in Carter County to the late Jack A. Garrison and Edith Marie West Garrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joanie Marie Smith, and a sister-in-law, Linda Kay Garrison.
Terry was a loving brother and a giving friend to all that knew him. He had worked at Eastman Chemical Company as a Quality Control Operator, having served as a loyal and dedicated employee for 31 years. Terry was a member of Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping and fishing and was also a huge Elizabethton Cyclones and Tennessee Vols fan.
Those left to cherish his wonderful memories include his brothers, Jack W. Garrison of Elizabethton and Danny Ray Garrison and wife Lana of Watauga, Tenn.; a brother-in-law, David Eugene Smith of Elizabethton; an aunt, Louise Shatley; and his special friends, Maynard Peters, Curtis Hudson, Mary Lynn Hudson, Bert Jarrett, Elvie Jarrett, George Ross and Dave Mottern. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Terry Alan Garrison will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 14, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Reverend Steve Harris officiating. The family will receive friends in the chapel from noon until 1 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be John Miller, Dustin Miller, Mark Garrison, Jeff Garrison, Daniel Garrison and Bert Jarrett. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Hyder, Maynard Peters, Curtis Hudson, Dave Mottern, Lee Owens and Marcus Garrison.

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Mrs. Joan M. "Joanie" Smith, 61, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness.

She was the daughter of the late Jack and Edith West Garrison.

Mrs. Smith was the Administrative Assistant in the Carter County Mayor's office for thirty years. She loved to garden, shop and make arts and crafts in her spare time. She attended Grace Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years, David E. Smith, of the home; a daughter, Jennifer Owens and her husband, Lee, Piney Flats; three brothers, Jackie Garrison and his wife, Kay, Terry Garrison, all of Elizabethton, and Danny Garrison and his wife, Lana, Watauga; special friends, Linda Vaughn and Sandy Cornett, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Smith will be conducted on Monday, July 30, 2012, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday prior to the service or at the home at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 10:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Lee Owens, Justin Smith, Mark Garrison, Marcus Garrison, Jeff Garrison, Terry Chambers, Dustin Miller and John Mark Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Nave, fellow employees of the Carter County Courthouse, friends and neighbors, Doyle Hendrix and George Ross. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 AM Monday to go in procession to the cemetery.