Elizabeth (Matherly)

Elizabeth married Thomas Matherly about 1816 in North Carolina, , , . Thomas was born about 1794 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Matherly descendants came from England in early 1800 settling in Eastern Tennessee. His 1st marriage was to Biddie Johnson. Jane F was born 9-3-1842 and Biddie died when she was 13 months old. James then married Pherube Rosana Haynes (or Hawkins) on 10-16-1847. She was born 10-8-1827 and died 11-28-1917. Their children were Martha C 8-19-1848, John W 9-15-1850, Joseph D 11-20-1853, Mary E 10-18-1856, Celia H 5-5-1861, William J 1-10-1867, and David Grant Matherly 7-3-1870.

James married Biddie Johnson about 1840 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Biddie was born about 1820 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1844 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Phereby Rosanna Haynes about 1842 in North Carolina, , , . Phereby was born on 8 Oct 1827 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 28 Nov 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Treffenstead on 2 Feb 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Daniel Treffenstead and Celia (Treffenstead)) was born about 1837 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married Christian "Chrisley" Simerly about 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Christian (son of Henry Simerly and Mary "Polly" Chambers) was born on 25 Mar 1838 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Oct 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Loretta (Matherly) about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Loretta was born about 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Lillie I. Wagner about 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lillie was born about 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Louvenia Smithpeters about 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Louvenia (daughter of Dr. David Smithpeter and Sarah E. Young) was born on 20 Oct 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 May 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Callie (Matherly) about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Callie was born about 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 Johnson County, TN Census
5th District
Household 179
Celia MatherlyMay 1862 38TN TN TN
Ossie Smoat Jul 1883 16TN NC TNDaughter
Robert Hamilton Nov 1895 4TN TN TNSon

Family/Spouse: Henry Hamilton. Henry was born about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Naoma J. Pierce about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Naoma was born on 12 Dec 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Dec 1942 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Matherly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Lydia Gordon McQueen on 2 Sep 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lydia (daughter of Landon Lafayette McQueen and Catherine Melissa Bradley) was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in 1961 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Isabella A. Kelley on 9 Oct 1878 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Isabella was born in Jun 1861 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 1912 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Nancy Anne Phillips about 1912 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1865 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dollie married Unknown about 1885. Unknown was born about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dollie married John Nelson about 1930 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . John was born about 1863 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Alice Smith on 9 Jun 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born on 23 Dec 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Feb 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Monday, January 18, 1943
DAVID A. SIMERLY
David Alexander Simerly, age 66, died at his home, 228 Roan street Monday morning after a short illness.
Mr. Simerly was a retired lumberman, a native of Carter county, and was married to Debbie L. Perry, June 3, 1899.
Survived by the following: wife, Mrs. Debbie L. Perry Simerly; three daughters, Mrs. Verne Allen, Mrs. Glenn Roberson, Mrs. Russell Curtis; one son, Jack Simerly, all of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Annie Cordell of Shell Creek; three brothers, C. C. Simerly, Erwin, John and W. Y. Simerly, Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Edward Simerly, Richard Allen, Billy and Francis Jean Curtis, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist Memorial church at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Solon McNeese in charge, assisted by Rev. V. Floyd Starke.
Burial will be made in Highland cemetery.
Music will be in charge of Mrs. Houston Netherland.
Active pallbearers will be the nephews.
Flower bearers will be the Hattie Kane class and members of Circle No. 1 of Memorial Methodist church.
The body will be returned to the home at 226[sic] Roan street from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this afternoon at 5:00 o'clock.

David married Debbie Perry about 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Debbie was born in May 1878 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charley married Lillie (Simerly) about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie was born in Jul 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charley married Bertha Caroline Shell about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of Columbus C. "Lum" Shell and Dicey Lucinda Perry) was born on 13 Feb 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Sep 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married Dallas Fermoy Brinkley on 20 Nov 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dallas (son of Hiram Lindsey Brinkley and Mary J. Erwin) was born on 16 Oct 1876 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 19 Sep 1908 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Percy married Vertie Dishman on 7 May 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Vertie (daughter of Christopher Columbus Dishman and Mary J. Shawn) was born on 16 Nov 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eveline married James W. Francion about 1920 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . James was born about 1890 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Danfor Letitia "Tisha" Grindstaff on 22 Dec 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Danfor (daughter of Isaac S. Grindstaff and Martha Lorana Stout) was born on 20 Sep 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 May 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Ruth Esther Long on 19 May 1926 in McMinn County, , , Tennessee. Ruth was born about 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Callie married William White about 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Richard C. White and Malinda Josaphene "Josie" Sheffield) was born on 8 Jul 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1971 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Matherly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Winnie Loretta Wagner about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Winnie (daughter of Isaac Lafayette Wagner and Nancy Neome Baker) was born in Dec 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Georgia Mae Cress on 8 Jan 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Georgia (daughter of George Washington Cress and Mary Loretta Stout) was born on 19 Jul 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Verdie V. Lipford about 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Verdie (daughter of Anthony Abraham Lincoln Lipford and Mary Ellen Campbell) was born about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Annie E. Reed on 10 Jan 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Annie was born about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ossie married David Vaught Grindstaff about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of John H. Grindstaff and Clara Arney) was born on 14 Apr 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jun 1977 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Valentine married Opal F. Parmenter on 30 Jul 1921 in King County, , , Washington. Opal was born about 1904 in Iowa, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married Oscar Raymond Lipford on 31 Aug 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Oscar (son of Anthony Abraham Lincoln Lipford and Mary Ellen Campbell) was born on 5 Nov 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Dec 1960 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rowena married James Lamar Smith on 22 Dec 1923 in McMinn County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 17 Feb 1902 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 May 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Vernon Riddle Cordell on 19 Dec 1931 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Vernon (son of Jack Cordell and Betty Naomi Riddle) was born on 9 Oct 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jun 1986 in Wilson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Olivia Jane "Leafy" Crouch about 1917. Olivia was born on 7 Nov 1901; died on 24 Jul 1987 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Boones Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hubert married Susan P. Johnson on 19 Dec 1926 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born about 1912 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Alice Graybeal on 22 Apr 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Eba Jane "Ibbie" McKinney on 26 May 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eba (daughter of John McKinney and Anna Wilson) was born about 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married Ora T. McKeehan on 29 Nov 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ora (son of John M. McKeehan and Almeta Barrier) was born on 21 Jan 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Homer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married Ray N. Norris on 29 May 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ray (son of Buck Norris and Etta (Norris)) was born in Apr 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Feb 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Simerly Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Conley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Percy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Herbert H. Matherly, 88, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born in Butler, Tennessee, and grew up in Carter County. He was the son of George Dewey Matherly and Ruth Esther Long. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Herbert Matherly, Jr., in December 2016.

In 1949 he started working for Pet Dairy. In 1950 he organized the Pet Dairy Credit Union, starting with a $5 deposit, which grew into a multi-million dollar credit union at the time of his retirement in 1994. His philosophy was people helping people. He dedicated his life to the prosperity of his credit union members and making a difference in the quality of countless people's lives.

For many years he was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, serving as deacon and Sunday School class president.

He was a devoted family man. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jean, of 68 years; two daughters, Jennifer Lynn of Kingsport and Laura Lee of United Arab Emirates; and two granddaughters, Angela and Emily.

Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Herbert married Frances Jean Burleson on 16 Mar 1950 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Frances (daughter of Arlie Robert Burleson and Mallie Cole) was born about 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Dec 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Matherly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BUTLER - Jewel Dean White Vines, 84, Butler passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 in the Johnson County Community Hospital.

Mrs. White was born Friday, May 26, 1933 at Cobb's Creek in Old Butler to the late William Bill & Callie Caldonia Matherly White. She was the last member of her family. Jewel Dean attended Cobb's Creek School. She was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church since age 12. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years: Ray E. Vines who passed away November 3, 1987 and a son Steve "Beater" Vines on October 29, 1996.

Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter: Betty Vines McNeil and a son-in-law that she loved as her own son, Steve. A Son: Ray "June" Vines of Hampton. One Granddaughter: Rebecca "Becky" Neugent, Johnson City, One Grandson: Brandon Vines, Gary, One Great Grandson: Jacob Davis of Kingsport. A very special friend: Jack Guire of Johnson City. A special sister-in-law: Selma Vines, Hampton, Her first cousin: Eva Johnson. Also a special friend: Michelle Vanover.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Harvey White officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Music will be provided by the Butler Baptist Church Choir and Cobbs Creek Baptist Church Choir. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Butler Fire Department and the Johnson County Rescue Squad. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Butler Fire Department.

Jewell married Raymond E. Vines on 20 Sep 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Raymond (son of Edward Frank "Eddie" Vines and Hattie Banner) was born on 18 Jul 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Nov 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Bernice Gladys Arnold on 1 Feb 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bernice (daughter of Eddie William B. Arnold and Eliza Ruth Pleasant) was born on 24 Nov 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BUTLER - Ted R. Matherly, 86, Butler, passed away Saturday October 28, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness.

A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late James Blaine & Winnie Loretta Wagner Matherly. Ted served in the United States Air Force. He attended Watauga Academy and graduate from Johnson County High School. He also attended the University of Tennessee. He retired as Postmaster from the Butler Post Office after 27 years of service. Ted was a member of Roan Creek Masonic Lodge # 679, was one of the original members of the Butler Fire Department, a charter member of the Butler Puritan Club and was a member and deacon of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Raquel Patria (Pat) Ramon Matherly who died May 11, 2005 and by three sisters and three brothers. Ted loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also an Atlanta Brave Fan.

Survivors include Two Daughters: Teresa Burchfield & husband Bob, Covington, Georgia and Amy Ogle & husband Darrell, Rutledge, Tennessee. One Son: Steven Matherly and wife Michele, Butler. Six Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Street officiating. Private Interment will be Tuesday in Butler Memorial Cemetery.

Ted married Raquel Patria "Pat" Ramon about 1952. Raquel (daughter of Zaragoza Gonzales Ramon and Ignacia Avila) was born on 6 Feb 1930 in Potter County, , , Texas; died on 11 May 2005 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Murel Ed Matherly, 93, of Johnson City, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009.

Born in Butler, TN, he was the son of the late Edward and Georgia Cress Matherly.

He was a member of Unaka Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. Matherly proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II.

He was the founder of Clutch and Brake Supply Company in Johnson City and later of Clutch and Brake of Asheville. He retired in 2004 when he sold the business.

Mr. Matherly was a graduate of Watauga Academy in Butler and Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. He was a past member of the Civitan Club, member of Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association and active supporter.

He had a true passion for the Haven of Mercy, where he served on the board of directors.

Known as a kind, honest, caring, and giving man, he always put others first. He displayed all of the "fruits of the spirit," particularly patience and kindness. He had a great love for his family and spoiled his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed his work, inventing things, rock collecting, making candles and gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Lee Matherly, Esther Wagner; and brother, Guy Matherly.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Lydia Sluder Matherly, of Johnson City; daughters, Mary Gail Matherly Keown (Larry), of Calhoun, GA, and Melissa Matherly Clemons (Phil), of Kingsport; son, Roger Matherly (Mary June), of Asheville, NC; sisters, Mildred Cole, of Butler, Virginia Davis (Junior), of Butler, Marge Bailey, of Greensboro, NC, Marie Rankins Williams, of Mountain City, and Sue Pierce, of Mountain City; brother, Ebb Matherly (Marie), of Butler, and Paul Matherly (Alfreda), of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Josh Keown, of Roanoke, VA, and Lindsey Keown, of Athens, GA; Katherine Clemons, of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Suzanne Clemons, of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews and numerous friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the VA Home Based Primary Care, Home Instead Senior Care of Jonesborough and caregivers, Lindsey, Kathy and Wendy.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday at 7:00 PM at Tetrick Funeral Services with Pastor Steve Whitt and Rev. Michael Dickerson officiating. Music will be provided by Melissa Clemons and Anthony Harris.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM prior to the service.

A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Bill Smith, Jim Williams, Bill Sluder, Jimmie Hubbard, Josh Keown, Tim Stone, Don Rankin. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Greever, Clifford Gilbert, Jim Burleson, Doyle Cloyd, J.D. Hoover, John Tipton, Cecil Scalf, Jeff Blackburn and Wylie Milhorn. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:00 AM for procession to the cemetery.

Murel married Mary Lydia Sluder about 1946. Mary (daughter of David Lee Sluder and Mary Cardwell) was born about 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Apr 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BUTLER - Mildred Lily (Matherly) Cole, 98, of Butler, TN was called home to be with the Lord and her devoted husband of 52 years, Everett C. "Pete" Cole and her precious daughter, Betty Sue Matherly unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

She was able to be in her home until the end which meant the world to her. Mildred was born on November 25, 1921 in Butler to the late Edward and Georgia Matherly. In addition to her husband, daughter and parents she was preceded in death by her Brothers, Guy Matherly, Murel Matherly & Elbert Matherly and sisters Bonalee Matherly, Esther Wagner & Margie Bailey. She was also preceded in death by a wonderful son-in-law, Wendell Francis and was the last living matriarch to the Cole family; which she loved and treasured dearly.

Until they meet again, she leaves behind her cherished daughter Carolyn Marie Francis of Florida and her devoted caregiver to the end, her son, Carl Everett Cole of Butler; Grandchildren Amy Jones (Mitch), Paul Francis (Kristina), Angela Matherly, Guy Matherly (Missy), Erica Southerland (Justin), Ashley Cole and Brittany Maness (Dwight). Great-Grandchildren left to cherish many memories: Sarah Peterson, Matthew Matherly (Paige), Morgan Wright, Kirsten Matherly, Kalie Matherly, Xavier Longoria, Madison Matherly, Leah Matherly, Liam Matherly, Alyssa Cain and Michael Southerland. Brother Paul Matherly (Elfreda) and sisters, Virginia Davis, Marie Williams & Sue Pierce and sister-in-law Marie Matherly; many nieces and nephews.

Mildred loved sewing and spent several years working in a drycleaner as a seamstress. She was a passionate quilter creating, giving and sharing many with her children, grandchildren, and many others throughout her life. She spent many years traveling across the country with her husband as he worked, moving her family many times on a moments' notice. In her younger years she loved gardening and canning. She and her husband hunted and cooked for many hunters in North Carolina after retirement. She loved the Lord and never missed an opportunity to tell others about Jesus. She read through her Bible yearly and loved many friends that she attended church with both at Cobbs Creek Baptist in Butler and Bethany Baptist Church, Mountain City, where she was a member.

Mildred loved her family and had a special love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also had several special caregivers who helped to keep her wish of staying in the home to the end possible: Gloria Hathorn, Gloria Leveillee, Beverly Lowe, Luvena Erwin and Tom Erwin.

The family will receive family and friends at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home in Elizabethton, TN with the service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Pastors Bryan Sheehan, her nephew, and Doug Hinshaw, a long time friend will be officiating. A graveside service and burial will follow the service at Butler Cemetery in Butler, TN. Pallbearers will be Justin Southerland, Dwight Maness, Mitch Jones, Guy Matherly, Greg Matherly, Craig Davis, Matthew Matherly and Bryan Sheehan.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles Elbert "Ebb" Matherly, 82, of Butler, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from his residence.
He was born in Johnson County, Tennessee, on April 22, 1931, to the late Edward Harrison and Georgia Cress Matherly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a loving son, David Edward Matherly, two brothers, Guy Matherly and Merle Matherly; and Two Sisters: Bona Lee Matherly and Esther Matherly Wagner.
Mr. Matherly was a member and Deacon of Little Milligan Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He had worked at the Bemberg Corporation, Fish Springs Marina and retired as a Construction Worker.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Gladys Marie Campbell Matherly. One Son and daughter-in-law: Gregory Charles & Kathy Matherly of Florida. Three Daughters & Sons-in-Law: Tammy and Danny Kinser, Butler, Melanie & Andy Reed, Franklin, Tennessee, Esther & John Loyd, Butler. Seven Grandchildren: Desirae Matherly, Jamie Matherly, Gregory Matherly, Jr., John-David Loyd, Jordan Kinser, Carter Reed and Molly Reed: One Great Grandson: Sullivan Martin (Eric Martin, Father); One Brother and Sister-in-Law: Paul & Elfreida Matherly. Five Sisters: Mildred Cole, Virginia Davis and husband Junior, Margie Bailey, Marie Williams and Sue Pierce. Many loving nieces & nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 pm. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Cecil " Nick" Bradshaw, Rev. Sam Icenhour and Rev. Garry Edwards officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Music will be provided by Rev. Ronnie Campbell. Pallbearers will be selected from family members.

Park married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Park married Doris Blevins about 1945. Doris (daughter of Carsie William Blevins and Mary Edith Birchfield) was born about 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Jun 2011 in Franklin County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Carl Shelton Matherly, Sr., beloved husband and loving father, left his earthly family on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Born in Old Butler, TN on April 1, 1922, he was a graduate of Watauga Academy, Milligan College and East Tennessee State University.

He served in the Army during World War II, where he met the love of his life, Isabel Portrum. He and Isabel enjoyed 62 years of marriage, raising a family and calling Kingsport their home. Together, they were faithful servants of God as members of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.

Carl began and ended his career with the Sullivan County School System. He was a teacher, coach and administrator for 39 years, first at Lynn View High School then retiring as principal from Sullivan South High School. Many benefited from his devotion to the youth of his community. He was proud to contribute to the success of his students and athletes.

To honor his years of dedication at South High School, the football stadium was named in his honor. Carl was dedicated to his community, serving with many groups and organizations. His role with the TSSAA was his most notable. Carl was first elected to the TSSAA Board of Control in 1965. In 1978 he was elected Chairman, a role he served for 9 years. Carl also served on the Executive Board of the National Federation — a role no other Tennessean had filled. He was honored to be elected into both the Northeast Tennessee Hall of Fame and the TSSAA Hall of Fame.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Verdie Matherly, his brothers Park Matherly and Freddie Matherly, his sisters Mary Martherly Laws, Florence Matherly Trivette and his beloved wife of 62 years, Isabel Portrum Matherly. He is survived by his sister Doris Matherly Snyder, a daughter, Mrs. Martha Parham and husband Tom, a son, Carl S. Matherly Jr, and wife Susan, and two grandsons Joshua Park Matherly and Tyler McKinley Matherly each of whom, have comforted and cared for him in the years since Isabel's passing. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who cherished their "Uncle Charlie."

The family will receive friends at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church from 5-7:00 pm Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Dr. Dan Clark will officiate a service immediately following the visitation.

Carl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Florence Matherly Trivette, 85, Johnson City, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 20th with her family at her side.

She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

She is survived by Ray Trivette her husband of 64 years, daughter, Patsy and husband, Buck Bacon, granddaughters, Tracy Hensley, Sandra James and great grandchildren, Brittany Sexton and Peyton Sexton, granddaughter. Sheri Susong and great grandson, Mack Susong; daughter, Teresa and husband Bob Utley, grandchildren, Joy and husband Kevin Daniel, great grandchildren, Lily and Gracen Daniel and grandsons, Kristofer Utley and Barrett Utley; daughter, Jennifer Underwood and grandsons, Gunar Underwood and fiancée' Ora Perdue and Jarad and wife Megan Underwood and great grandson, Colton Underwood; one sister, Doris and husband Ernest Snyder and one brother, Carl Matherly; one sister-in-law, Anna Trivette Dugger and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Verdie Matherly, two brothers, Park Matherly and Freddy Matherly and one sister, Mary Laws.

A private burial will be held for Mrs. Trivette at Washington County Memory Gardens, February 23rd.

Florence married Albert Ray Trivette about 1945. Albert (son of Albert Roy Trivette and Rosa M. "Rose" Crosswhite) was born on 19 Aug 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Sep 2011 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Virginia Dare Hamilton Nave, 82, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, after an extended illness.
A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Robert R. and Anna E. Reed Hamilton. She had lived most of her life in Carter County.
Virginia was a former employee of the Housecleaning Department of Carter County Memorial Hospital and retired due to disability from North American Rayon Corporation. She was an active member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and the WMU of the church. She was also a member of the Auxiliary D.A.V.A. Chapter 17.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Stephen K. Nave, Michael Nave and Rev. Jeff Nave; her sisters, Ruby Watts, Anna Bell Hamm, Mary Watts, Edith Hamilton, Ossie Hurley and Beulah Caldwell; her brothers, John Hamilton, Fred Hamilton and Robert Hamilton; her grandson, Michael Lee Nave; and also her special friend and sister-in-law, Mary Hamilton.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Albert V. Nave; a daughter, Robin Nave Markland; a sister, Nettie Clark; a brother, Samuel Hamilton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Annetta Nave and Lesia Nave Goodman; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. William Duncan and Rev. Willie Lunsford officiating. Music will be provided by David Long and the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Choir. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Eddie Nave, Mike Nidiffer, Bob Carr, Jeff Pierce, Stephen Lewis, Dallas Pierce, Dexter Lunceford and Dean Robinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Reedy, Chris Long, Dr. Keith Cook and her church family.

Virginia married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Jimmy Dale Lipford, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.

Mr. Lipford was born in Butler, TN on October 27, 1934. He lived most of his life in Carter County. Most will remember his ownership of several service stations and his many friends associated with drag racing and participation in Rod Runs. He and his brother Howard built most of the homes in Crowe Bottom in the Valley Forge Community. He loved the Tennessee Vols and spending time with his grandchildren. He attended First Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents (Oscar and Lucy Matherly Lipford), he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, (Patricia Rose Lipford), and his brothers, (Howard and Ray).

Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Pilkington (and husband, John) and Stephanie Nave (and her husband, Kenneth), and his sister, Charlotte Williams, a niece, (Betty Jo Greene), and his grandchildren, who were the loves of his life, (Matt and Conner Nave). Several other nieces and nephews also survive.

A visitation period will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A service to honor the life of Mr. Lipford will be conducted at 7:00 PM following the visitation on Tuesday. Rev. Nathan Jennings and Rev. Jack Lloyd will officiate and music will be provided by Grady and Alicia Holder.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Johnny Honeycutt, Danny Williams, Dennis Berry, Doug Deloach, Tony Greene, Joe Hyder, and Edwin Alexander. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Lipford, Steve Sorrell, Dr. David Fenner, and Bob Strickland.

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ORLANDO, FL (Formerly of Elizabethton) - Norman Eugene Smith, 91, formally of Elizabethton, Tennessee, husband of Clara Estep Smith, died at his home in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, 25 October 2017. He attended Elizabethton City schools, East Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee at Knoxville earning a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and University of Central Florida in Orlando where he was working on a MS in Computer Science Engineering. Norman retired from Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin).

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Clara; daughters Vickie Phelps, Elaine Smith, and Jeanne Smith; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; his siblings James L. Smith Jr. of Memphis, David S. Smith of Knoxville, and Earnestine Baker of Johnson City. He was preceded in death by parents, James Lamar Smith and Rowena Matherly Smith and infant brother David Grant Smith.

Norman will be buried at Mountain Home Veteran's Cemetery on Friday, 23 March 2018 at 1:45 pm.

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JOHNSON CITY - Ernestine S. Baker, age 89, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 6, 2023 surrounded by her family. Ernestine was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late James Lamar Smith and Rowena (Matherly) Smith. Ernestine was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-six years, James Lee Baker, in November 2022; her son, Richard Baker; two brothers, Norman (Clara) Smith and J.L. (Josephine) Smith; an infant brother, James David Smith; and a special cousin, Billie Greene.

Ernestine was a loving and kind lady and above everything else she loved her Lord and her family. She was a graduate of Draughon’s Business College and worked as a secretary at Home Federal Bank before becoming a full-time wife and mother. She retired from United Way. She was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church of Elizabethton, Pinecrest Baptist Church of Johnson City and most recently Grace Baptist Church of Johnson City. Ernestine was a talented seamstress and also enjoyed singing and camping. Although her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled nor forgotten, we find comfort that she is now at home with the Lord and reunited with Jim.

Those left to cherish and remember her memory include her daughter, Lisa Sisk and husband Wesley; four granddaughters, Ashley (Josh) Williams, Hayley (Britt) Reece, Alesha Sisk, and Kaylee Baker; two grandsons, Colby Baker and Chance (Emily) Baker; her great grandsons, Dylan, Roland, Bodhi and Judah Williams and Holston Reece; her daughter-in-law, Kyra Baker and family; one brother, David Samuel (Lala) Smith; and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A celebration of Ernestine’s life will be conducted at 3:30 PM on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Reverend Darryl Blair and Reverend Michael Heath officiating. The family will receive friends and family between the hours of 2:00 PM until the service hour at 3:30 PM on Sunday. Friends and family may also visit the residence at other times.

Ernestine will be laid to rest with her beloved husband at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section). Active pallbearers will be Wesley Sisk, Joshua Williams, Britt Reece and Jan Laughrun.

Earnestine married James Lee Baker on 17 Nov 1956 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . James was born about 1930; died in Nov 2022. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Billie Naomi Greene, 89, of Lake City, Fla., went to her Heavenly home on April 1, 2022, at Suwannee Valley Care Center. She was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on December 28, 1932, to the late Vernon Riddle Cordell and Hazel Opal Matherly.
Billie grew up in a small east Tennessee community and graduated from Elizabethton High School. She was a beautiful woman from the inside out who accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior in her teens and lived a life that reflected her deep conviction to Him. She married the love of her life, Mack Greene, in June of 1952. They enjoyed an extraordinary life together traveling extensively with the National Park Service where Mack was employed many years. Perhaps her most incredible memory was having tea with Eleanor Roosevelt when they lived in Hyde Park, N.Y., but that’s hard to say as there were countless memories she shared throughout her sweet life.
Billie was a talented seamstress, and her handiwork was flawless. She was most passionate about her family; being a devoted wife and loving mother to her two children. She and Mack were married 35 years when he passed at the age of 62. Billie remained healthy and independent until her last days. She was a member of Elim Baptist Church in Ft. White and Fort White United Methodist Church. She thoroughly enjoyed attending church services to praise, worship, be filled and grow, along with spending precious time fellowshipping with her church family. Billie loved unconditionally and her legacy is that she was genuinely loved by everyone that knew her. Well done, faithful servant.
Billie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mack C. Greene Jr.; parents, Vernon “Pat” Cordell and Hazel MacLaren; her grandparents; and all her aunts and uncles.
Billie is survived by her loving children, Roger B. (Sherry) Greene Sr. of Virginia, and Nancy L. (Bob) Turner of Lake City, Fla.; brother, Dr. Jack (Jan) Cordell of North Carolina; grandchildren, Randi (Dusty) Hewit, Naomi (Kevin) Newman, Vickie Pridemore, R. Blake Greene Jr., Jennifer Oaks, Allen Oaks and Tara (Tyler) Dockery; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Billie’s Life will be held on Friday, April 15, at 2 p.m. at Fort White United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Brecheen officiating. A graveside service will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, Tenn., where she will be interred with her husband, Mack.

Billie married Mack C. Greene on 7 Jun 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mack (son of Horelt McKinly Greene and Sallie E. Ray) was born on 8 Feb 1925; died on 16 Sep 1987 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRAY - Emily Matherly Sluss, 81, Gray, a loving wife and companion, went to be with the Lord onTuesday, July 10, 2018. She was the daughter of World War I veteran Walter Henry Matherly, who was deployed in France at this point in time 100 years ago.

He and her mother Olivia Jane Crouch Matherly preceded her to Heaven, along with her sisters Virginia Matherly Glass and Gladys Matherly Wexler. Emily was descended from early pioneers of Washington County, TN who were Revolutionary War soldiers; Jesse Crouch, Jessee Duncan and Kinchen Kelly. Emily is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lowell Sluss and little companion Gracie. She is also survived by four nieces, Carolyn Hodges, Ruth Ann Willis, Betty Widener and Joyce Tiller; five nephews, David Wexler, Charles (Shorty) Glass, Kenneth Glass, Gary Glass and Mike Glass and two cousins, James (Bluegill) Matherly and Iva Lee Crouch Adams; two special great nieces, Jennifer Hodges and Kimberly Edwards.

Emily was a public school teacher earning her degrees from East Tennessee State Teachers College. She accompanied her husband from duty station to duty station teaching school in Washington County, TN, Forestville, MD, Nashville public schools, and Camp Lejeune Base elementary school. She completed her career in Johnson City, TN at Town Acres from 1973-1995. Emily especially loved her little pets who gave her love and companionship. They were Shannon, Inky, Heidi and the present one Gracie.

A special thank you to caregivers Monica Mitchell and Alishia A.J. Heatherly, who attended Emily at home. The family is indebted to those who conduct the services, Dr. Gene Lasley, Rev. Toonie Cash, Rev. Gary Seaman and Appalachian Funeral Home. Also a special thanks to neighbors, friends and family for their flowers, food, and support during Emily's illness.

The funeral service will be conducted Friday, July 13, 2018, at 7PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5PM to 7PM prior to the service. The graveside committal service will be conducted Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Boones Creek Baptist Church Cemetery at 10AM. Pallbearers will be Sam Widener, Charles (Shorty) Glass, Mike Glass, Gary Glass, Ben Edwards and William Edwards.

Emily married Master Sergeant Lowell Aaron Sluss in Dec 1961. Lowell (son of Living and Living) was born on 8 Dec 1936 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia; died on 22 Dec 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Boones Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Patsy was a native of the Boones Creek community of Gray, where she lived most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Hobert Matherly, Sr. and Susie Johnson Matherly.

Patsy was retired from Wal-Mart, where she worked as a stocker. Following retirement, she enjoyed working with the Habitat for Humanity.

She was a very active and loyal member of Boones Creek Baptist Church, where she served on the Revitalization Committee. Patsy loved her church, especially when volunteering in the kitchen.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Allen Christian, Jr., in 2003, and ten siblings, Robert Matherly, Bessie Matherly, Mary Lantz, Fred Matherly, Hobert Matherly, Jr., Howard Matherly, Walter Matherly, Terry Matherly, Janie Newton, and Hazel Matherly.

Patsy is survived by three sisters, Sue Fields and husband William, Kingsport, Edith Giebelstein and husband David, Clinton, IA, Sandy Stayer and husband Ronnie, Telford; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family would like to express a very special thank you to Brandon and Josh Deal.

The funeral service will be conducted Friday, September 27, 2019, at 7:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Jason Royston, officiating. Special music will be provided by Virginia Barnes.

The family will receive friends Friday prior to the service from 5:00-7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.

The graveside committal service will be held Saturday at 11:00 A.M., in Boones Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from Patsy's nephews.

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Phyllis Simerly Ellis, 79, of High Point, N.C., passed away peacefully due to complications of Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point.
Mrs. Ellis was born on September 10, 1935 in Banner Elk, N.C., to the late William "Bill" Simerly and Alice (Graybeal) Simerly.
Mrs. Ellis graduated from Cloudland High School in 1953. She received her bachelor's degree in education from East Tennessee State University in 1957 and later earned her master's degree in education. She married her high school sweetheart, Mark Ellis, on December 26, 1956 in Roan Mountain, Tenn., and lived with him in High Point for over 40 years. She dedicated 40 years to teaching elementary school children before retiring in 1997.
Throughout her life she enjoyed teaching, traveling, collecting antiques, attending auctions and spending time at the family cabin in the mountains.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mark Ellis, who passed away on June 12, 2014.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and David Mikkelson of High Point, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Keith Huff of Kernersville, N.C.; four grandsons (who knew her affectionately as "Mimi"); one great-grandson; and one sister, Clarene Kerley of Elizabethton, Tenn.
The funeral service for Phyllis Simerly Ellis will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 12, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton, Tenn., with Rev. John Vernon and Rev. David P. Mikkelson officiating. The receiving of family and friends will be from 1 until 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Keith Huff, Benjamin Mikkelson, Jonathan Mikkelson, Daniel Mikkelson, Steve Kerley and Scott Davis. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that donations be made in Mrs. Ellis' memory to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Phyllis married George Mark Ellis on 26 Dec 1956. George (son of Paul B. Ellis and Lilliam M. Hoss) was born on 25 Feb 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 2014 in Guilford County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dorothy Clement, Johnson City, TN, entered into eternal rest on September 26, 2015.

She was the daughter of Ora McKeehan and Mildred Simerly of Elizabethton, TN. After graduating from ETSU, she married James W. Clement. They traveled and lived in numerous states and countries while Jim was a pilot in the US Air Force until his death in 1970 in Vietnam. She taught at St. Mary's High School and Central High School in Cheyenne, WY. After her youngest son graduated from high school, a love of travel and meeting people led her to join the Department of Defense, where she had teaching assignments in both the Atlantic and Pacific regions. Devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and education, she formed lifelong bonds and kept in contact with many of her students. She moved to Johnson City in 1995, where she was a member of St. Mary's Church and a volunteer at St. Mary's School.

Preceding her in death were her husband, mother, father, two sisters, Wanda Adams and Maxine Little; a brother, Tommy McKeehan, who was killed in the invasion of Normandy; and her protector, Thomas H. Lane.

She is survived by five children, J. Michael Clement (Alice), Parker, CO; Dr. Mark Clement, Boston, MA; Lt. Col. Jeffrey H. Clement, ANG, Retired (Kim), Austin, TX; Jana Flynn (Ray), Johnson City, TN; Dr. John Clement, Greeneville, TN; grandchildren, Ryan Clement (Ann), Matthew Clement, Kelin Clement, Mara Clement, Mattson Clement, Kaley Clement, Kendall Phillippi (Josh), Kaitlin Clement, MacKenzie Clement, Kaden Clement, Kennedy Clement, Kiera Flynn Epstein (Michael), Patrick Flynn, Katherine Flynn; great grandchildren: Lane Clement, Holly Clement, Caralie Clement; her dear cousin, Wilma McKeehan; nephew and niece, Danny Little (Debbie), Judy Little; great nieces and nephews, Melissa Adams, Kevin Adams, Jennifer Hicks (Brian), Alan Little (Tracy); and her longtime friend and traveling companion, Charles Ailsworth.

The family will receive friends at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Johnson City, TN on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass, conducted by Fr. Randy Stice, will follow at 1:00 p.m.

She will be buried with her beloved husband, Jim, at Arlington National Cemetery.

Dorothy married James W. Clement about 1952 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . James was born about 1930 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1970 in Vietnam, , , ; was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, , Arlington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Belle married Carl Reece Hyder on 17 Jan 1941 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Carl (son of Nathaniel H. "Nat" Hyder and Ethel Woodby) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Apr 1998 in Lenawee County, , , Michigan; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, , Lenawee County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Lois Norris Hill, 89, Hampton passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 in the Signature of Elizabethton.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the Ray & Jennie Simerly Norris. Lois was retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 42 years of service. She attended Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Glen Hill who passed away August 1, 1981 and by three sisters: Georgia Hill, Ruth Teague and Belle Hyder.

Survivors include a daughter: Terri Berry & husband Mark, Hampton. Three Grandchildren: Adam Berry, Bluffton, South Carolina, Billy Berry & Wife Codie and Taylor Berry. One Sister: Joyce Ramsey, Winston-Salem, NC. A special Niece & Nephew: Margaret & Lewis Deloach.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Doug Hinshaw officiating. Interment will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Billy Berry, Adam Berry, Lewis Deloach, Paul Smith and Bobby Ramsey.

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ELIZABETHTON - Dayton Lynn Simerly, 77, Elizabethton passed away Saturday April 1, 2017 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home. He was born August 4, 1935 in Unicoi County, Tennessee to the late Conley and Mae Miller Simerly. Lynn was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. He was a dedicated Christian and loved the Lord. He was a member of the West Side Christian Church. Lynn was a retired Inspector for the Tennessee Department of Transportation after 41 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years Libby Brooks Simerly. A daughter, Debra Cochran and husband Tim. Two Sons: Terry Simerly and wife Jamie and Robert Lynn Elliott and wife Cindy. Eight Grandchildren: Brooks Cochran, Colton Elliott, Brandon Shatley, Jessica Pritchard, Dustin Simerly, Jeremy Simerly , Terrina Simerly, and Katie Simerly . Several great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews and a special friend: Ken Nidiffer. Four Brothers: Norman Simerly and wife Sheila, Ken Simerly and wife Patty, Rick Simerly and wife Teresa and Ed Simerly and wife Kathy. His brother-in-law: Don Brooks and wife Mary.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Dr. Greg Key officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Grandsons & Nephews. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the excellent care that Lynn received. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Lynn to the West Side Christian Church, 1309 West G Street, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643.

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Bo Matherly died August 19th, 9 days shy of his 61st birthday.

Bo died of complications following a delayed reaction to heparin. He is survived by Teresa, his wife of 39 years, son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Kathy Matherly, grand-daughter Ty Grace Matherly, mother Lorraine Matherly, sister Debbie Woodward and sister and brother-in-law Amelia and Jim Jarvis, nieces Shelley Sullivan, Aleshia Dodd and Amanda Fox, great nieces Caitlyn Sullivan, Kylie Fox, Kelsey Brown, great nephews Carter Sullivan, Kayden Fox, Urijah and Moses Dodd. Bo was preceded in death by his father, Bill Matherly, paternal grandparents Percy E and Verta Matherly, maternal grandparents Ellard (Bird Eye) Millsaps and Ruth Millsaps Dillard.

Bo worked at Stowers Machinery for over 44 years. He loved his job as Used Equipment Manager and he was proud to be a part of the Stowers family. Bo always said he was not going to quit work until it stopped being fun and part of that fun was the many contacts through work that became life-long friends.

Bo enjoyed life and aside from his family and work, boating on Norris Lake and Tennessee football were his passions. Bo always wanted to make sure everyone had fun and was well fed. We will miss his big smile and his infectious laugh and those Bo-isms that made him so loved by all.

The family wants to thank "The Bo Team" who helped us attempt to bring Bo back from the event of May 9th. That team is Ramona and Chuck Powell, Todd Jakoby, Larry Cummins, Rhonda Leuch, Shirley Calloway, Tony Parkerson, David Kerr and Wes Stowers. A special thank you to Nick Powell for helping to keep the lake house managed while we focused on Bo and a special thank you to Teresa's UPA family who helped support her with food, work and a chance to have some "normal" during the last three months.

The family also wants to thank the exceptional staff at UT Medical Center CVICU and at Select Specialty Hospital at Tennova North. From the rehab attempts to the realization Bo could not recover, you never waivered in your caring attitude for Bo and support for our family. You live and breathe "Let Hope Thrive" and are an example of how long term acute care should work.

Visitation will be on Saturday, August 25th from 1-4 PM at Sharon Baptist Church, 7916 Pedigo Road, Powell, TN. A memorial service will start at 4 PM.

The only way our family can make sense of what happened to Bo is to prevent other families from this experience. We will be working with UT Medical Center to find a way to identify patients at risk for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), therefore, in lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Bo Matherly to UT Medical Center Development Office, 2121 Medical Center Way, Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37920 for the Cardiac Research Gift Fund.

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Etta Mae (Tootsie) Roberts, age 80, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1941 to the late Guy Arney and Anna Mae Matherly Arney. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Roberts, and her sister, Loretta Garver.

Tootsie loved flowers, gardening, and cooking. She was a wonderful mother, cook, and enjoyed taking care of everyone. She also enjoyed music and played the piano and sang for her church.

She was a member of Doe Valley Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Elisha Milam and Toni Rollins (Jim); son, Jason Roberts (Emily); stepchildren, Melody (Todd), Tim (Robin), Mark (Vicky), and Sheila; brother, Russell Arney (Carolyn); grandchildren, Rhenda Kelly (Tyson), Cristy Clark Taylor (Eddie), Jamie Roberts (Dawn), Jarrett Roberts, Jodi, and Gracie; great-grandchildren, Landon, Elliot, Makenzie, Dylan, Kolby, Brayden, Faith, Hope, Dawson, Blade, and Gage; brother-in-law, Phillip Garver; special friends, Lois, Nancy and Shelby; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The graveside service and burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Rock Springs Cemetery with Pastor Mike Fenner to officiate. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

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BUTLER - Loretta Kay Arney Garver, 72, Butler passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Guy & Anna Mae Matherly Arney. Loretta was a 1962 graduate of Johnson County High School. She was an active member of Little Doe Baptist Church. She was a member of the Church Choir, Sunday School Teacher, active in the WMU and children church.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years: Phillip Garver. Two Children: Darwinn Garver & wife, Melissa, Butler and Sherry Stevens and husband Danny, Piney Flats. Ten Grand Children: Sarah Garver, Megan Meade, Kaylin Hayworth, Bailey Epperly, Julia Stevens, Mason Hayworth, Luke Hayworth, Harley Wykle, Evan Hayworth and Grey Stevens. A Sister: Etta Mae Roberts, Mountain City. A Brother: Russell Arney & wife Carolyn, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. One Uncle: Ted Matherly. A Sister-In-Law: Jettie McKeehan. A Brother-In-Law: Lemuel Garver.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Little Doe Baptist Church with the Rev. Kreg Smith officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in the Rock Springs Cemetery. Music will be provided by the Church Choir. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday will be: Tom Kyte, Paul Lowe, Larry Ornduff, Terry Potter, Scotty Kyte, and Marty Trivette. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tony Milam, Bobby Stout, Lenny Zimberg, Howard Stout, her church family, member of the 1962 graduating class, Johnson County High School and members of the Butler Volunteer Fire Department.