Jane "Jinsey" Allgood

Jane married Michael Grindstaff, Sr. about 1827 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Michael (son of John Grindstaff and Katherine Sarah (Grindstaff)) was born on 8 Dec 1806 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 May 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Clarissa Moreland on 31 Aug 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clarissa (daughter of Wright Moreland and Mary Grindstaff) was born about 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Andrew Jackson 'Jack' Grindstaff was the son of Rev. Michael Grindstaff (1806-1875) and Mary Jane Goodall (1807-1879). He was the grandson of John Nicholas Grindstaff (1770-1851) and Katherine Sarah Grindstaff (175 - abt 1832). Andrew married Nancy C. Moreland (1833-1917). They were married on July 10, 1853. Andrew Jackson Grindstaff is listed on the 1910 census as Jackson J. Grindstaff, which is an error of the census taker. Andrew died shortly after the census was taken. Andrew and wife Nancy lived in Limestone Cove, Carter County, TN.

Andrew married Nancy Louisana Moreland on 10 Jul 1853 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Wright Moreland and Mary Grindstaff) was born in Apr 1833 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1884; was buried in Limestone Cove, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married Mahala Sabra "Hily" Stout on 26 Jul 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mahala (daughter of David R. Stout and Celinia Messamore) was born in May 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Nov 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levice married William Rains about 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levice married Sampson C. Robinson about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sampson (son of Joseph Robinson, Sr. and Mary Sarah Stout) was born about 1821 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mahala Lowe on 31 Oct 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mahala (daughter of Jacob Lowe and Rebecca Jackson) was born about 1838 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caroline married Michael Cundiff on 29 Feb 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Michael was born about 1855; died about 1925; was buried about 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Pheby Jane DeLoach on 11 Jun 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1910. Pheby (daughter of Nathaniel DeLoach and Elizabeth Grindstaff) was born on 12 Sep 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Sep 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married Lorettie Duggan on 28 Jun 1884 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Lorettie was born in Apr 1861 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Moses Alfred Estep on 11 Apr 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Moses (son of John Estep and Elizabeth Oliver) was born about 1849 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jan 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Estep Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Sarah Elizabeth Price on 22 Jul 1898 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 1 Oct 1882 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Feb 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Family information comes from Dane Coefer bobhope@orshakes.org

George married Nancy Caroline Holtzclaw on 17 Mar 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about Jun 1876 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Eliza Hardin on 21 Jun 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Alvin Hardin and Margaret Eveline Lewis Peters) was born about 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah J. (Grindstaff) on 20 Jan 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1879 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Rebecca Heatherly on 8 Apr 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Robert C. Heatherly and Sarah Margaret Campbell) was born in May 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Ann Ellis on 10 May 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Joseph Powell Ellis and Sallie Hurt) was born on 28 Sep 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Feb 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mahala married William G. Collins on 30 Dec 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 11 May 1875; died on 12 Sep 1964 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Nancy E. Estep on 21 Dec 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Tennessee Estep and Susannah Laws) was born about 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Susan E. Estep, age 71, died at the home of her son, George H. Estep, Route 3, Elizabethton, Friday morning after a lingering illness. Mrs. Estep was a member of the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, George H. Estep; one stepson, James D. Estep of Route 5, Elizabethton; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Lilly Smith, Lenmore, California; one brother, Wilburn Grindstaff, Route 5, Elizabethton; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Edd Burnett, Rev. James Brooks and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemtery. Active pallbearers, James R. Hyder, Walter Grindstaff, W. P. Richardson, Willie Ritchie, Leonard Hardin, Parker Grindstaff. Flower bearers will be Bible Class of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. The body will be returned to the home Friday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

Susan married David Samuel "Sam" Estep about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Shadrach Estep and Nellie Tester) was born on 25 Dec 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Estep Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is listed as Thomas DeLoach in the 1910 Carter County, TN Census.

Jesse married Anna Mary Crisp on 14 Feb 1911 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Anna was born on 26 Jun 1886 in , Caldwell County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Oct 1952 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Campbell Nave. Robert (son of Henry Teter Nave and Phoebe Crow) was born on 18 Jul 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louisa married Elbert Head on 20 Jul 1919 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of John Lee Head and Amanda Cochren) was born on 15 Nov 1897 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1971 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Pearl Tipton on 1 Jul 1939 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Pearl (daughter of Pinkney Tipton and Leota Rice) was born on 11 Mar 1909 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 1993 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

KINGSPORT - Mamie Giles, age 98, of Kingsport, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 18, 2016, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late David and Sarah Elizabeth Price Grindstaff. Mrs. Giles was a charter member of Clifton View Baptist Church, but had been attending Johnson City Freewill Baptist Church. She retired from Magnavox. Mrs. Giles was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Giles was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Giles, July 1991; eight siblings, Louise Head, Charles Grindstaff, Nola Grindstaff, Susan Britt, Ray Grindstaff, Dewey Grindstaff, Frank Grindstaff, and Minnie G. Whitson.

Survivors include three daughters, Lois Rogers, Surgoinsville, TN, Debbie Fagan, Kingsport, Robyn Hawkins, Johnson City; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Several special nieces and nephews also survive.

The family visitation for Mrs. Giles will be conducted from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in the East Parlor of Appalachian Funeral Home with the funeral service following in the East Chapel at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Kenneth Kyker officiating and the eulogy presented by great granddaughter Mary Ann Riddle.

The graveside service and internment will follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Christopher Lane, Marty Lane, Marcus Riddle, Bill Riddle, Lee Carter, Dana Rogers, III, and Jeffrey Hawkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Gabe Matthew Millard, Mike Fletcher, and Gary Gilley.

Michael married Flossie Victor Cole on 9 May 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Flossie (daughter of William Kennon Cole and Matilda Jane Richardson) was born on 4 Jul 1905 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 11 Oct 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anddrew married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married on 15 Aug 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Serena Bell Grindstaff about 1910 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Serena (daughter of Nicholas Rosecrans Grindstaff and Selina S. Proffitt) was born on 22 Dec 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Aug 1982 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married Jim Stout on 20 Aug 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jim was born about 1890 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married M. D. Garland on 3 Oct 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. M. was born about 1877 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Maude E. Matheson on 30 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Alice Taylor on 25 Oct 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born on 4 Feb 1908 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Mar 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Anna L. Pierce before 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna was born about 1907 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Goldie Mae Hardin about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Goldie (daughter of Michael Roberts Hardin and Lucy Bartee) was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Unknown Lady about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Unknown was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jennie Mae Hardin on 4 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jennie (daughter of Robert Hardin and Celia (Hardin)) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Etta Berdina Pierce about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Etta (daughter of Albert T. Pierce and Mary F. Hardin) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Oct 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vester married Iva Lee Estep on 14 Apr 1945 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Iva (daughter of Charles Bruce Estep and Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Carden) was born on 5 Jun 1925 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Aug 2003 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Vester Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rev. Croy Nave, 92, 504 Bishop Hollow Road, Elizabethton, died Monday, November 13, 2000, at his residence following an extended illness.
Rev. Nave was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Campbell and Katie Estep Nave. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Bowers Nave, September 19, 1972, and a son, Robert Nave.
Rev. Nave was a member of and also served as pastor for several years at New Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation and a former employee of Paty Lumber Company.
Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law, Frances Nave, June Nave and Carolyn and Archie Martin, all of Elizabethton; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Willie L. and Ruth Nave and Earl E. Nave, all of Elizabethton; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Chester Nave, Elizabethton; and a sister, Eola Nave, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Family/Spouse: Vergie B. Bowers. Vergie was born on 4 Apr 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Sep 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Chester Nave, 95, of 250 Keenburg Road, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2006, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Nave was a native of Carter County and was the son on the late Robert Campbell & Mary Kate Estep Nave.
He was retired from Bemberg, had worked for the U.S. Forestry Service, and was a former part time employee of Tetrick Funeral Home. He was a member of Keenburg Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Nave enjoyed woodworking, fishing and taking photographs.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Nave was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Chambers Nave on June 13, 2005, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Campbell of Elizabethton; a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Faye Nave of Inverness, Fl; one grandson, Steven Campbell of Elizabethton, one granddaughter and
grandson-in-law, Kathy and Kenny Clifton of Elizabethton; five great grandchildren, Justin Clifton, Logan Clifton, Taylor Clifton, Dawson Clifton and Kindra Campbell all of Elizabethton; and a sister, Eola Nave of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service for Mr. Nave will be conducted on Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel in Elizabethton with Rev. Derl Curry and Mr. David Tysinger, Minister officiating. The Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the chapel prior to the service or at the residence, 250 Keenburg Road at other times. The graveside service and interment will be Sunday, December 24, 2006 at 2 p.m. in the Emmert Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be David Estep, Carl Burrough, Willie Nave, Justin Clifton, Logan Clifton and Kenny Clifton. Honorary pallbearers will be Members of Keenburg Freewill Baptist Church, friends and neighbors and the 3rd floor nurses at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

Notes:

She was a daughter of the late Robert Campbell and Mary Kate Estep Nave.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Godfrey Nave, Croy Nave, Ralph Nave and Chester Nave; and one sister, Maude Nave.

Funeral service honoring Eola D. Nave was held on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

The graveside service and interment was conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Old Horseshoe Cemetery.

Notes:

Buried:
JOHNSON CITY - Carl Tilson Head, 91, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at The Waters of Johnson City.

Mr. Head was a lifelong native of Johnson City. He was a son of the late Elbert and Louisa Head.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, having served in France.

Mr. Head was a retired employee of Klopman Mills, where he worked for 40 years.

He was preceded in death by: his dear wife, Florence, in 2003, after 54 years of marriage; three sisters, Florence Head, Hattie Castell and Mandy Highler; and four brothers, Cecil, Kenneth, Rollie and Larry Head.

He is survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews; life-long friends, Jack and Betty Tester; and special friends, Jeff Lewis and Kathryn Ralston.

Special thank you to Mr. Head’s friends at Maple Grove, Longhorn Steak House and Bob Evans.

A committal service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Roselawn Memory Gardens.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Mary Lou Grindstaff Haun, who loved to be called “Momma” by her kids, departed her loving family on August 12, 2021.

Mary Lou was born in Johnson City, TN on February 10, 1947, to Pearl Tipton Grindstaff and Ray Benton Grindstaff.

Mary Lou was mother to Rex Grindstaff, Jennifer Williams, Richard Haun and Randy Haun with love and devotion in Johnson City, TN.

Mary Lou was retired. She enjoyed spending time with friends, crafting and doting on her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her family was her greatest joy.

She is survived by her children Rex, Jennifer, Richard, Randy (Leigh) grandchildren Shae Allen, James (T.J.) West (Maddi), Gabe Grindstaff, Gracie Grindstaff, Megan Haun and Jake Haun, great grandchildren Atticus and Warner West. She also loved and was loved by her nieces and nephews.

Aside from the children, Mary Lou is survived by her siblings Sarah Lee Tipton, Gail Lawson, Sandra Hamilton, and Allen Grindstaff. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents and brothers R.B. Grindstaff, Dale Grindstaff and sister Wanda Beals.

Ida married Frank D. Jones about 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born about 1901 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY — William Paul "Bill" Grindstaff, 88, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his home.

He was a native of Washington County, son of the late Serena Bell Grindstaff Grindstaff. He was a veteran of WWII, Korea and Viet Nam having proudly served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force retiring in 1969. He attended Keystone Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Margie Ledwell Grindstaff of the home; children, Kenneth Hodge, Barbara Furchess, Sharon Boles, Cindy Abel, and Janice Swanner; thirteen grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren; one great great grandson; a special grandson, Chad Abel; a special niece, Norma Scott.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m.

A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 10:45 a.m. at the Mountain Home National Cemetery under the direction of a VA Chaplain. The Boone Dam VFW and the Tennessee National Guard will accord military honors. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

All those attending need to assemble at the funeral home to leave in procession by 10:15 a.m. Online condolences may be made via: www.morrisbaker.com.

William married Margie Dean Ledwell about 1966. Margie (daughter of Horace Monroe Ledwell and Mary Josephine Light) was born on 8 Jul 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON — Ms. Mamie Garland Celia, age 93, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late M.D. and Vada Grindstaff Garland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and eight brothers.

Ms. Celia was a homemaker and a member of Unaka Baptist Church

Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Lacey, Barbara Honeycutt and her husband, Dave, and Beverly White and her husband, Lanny, all of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Whitney Boylan and her husband, John, Raleigh, NC, Roman White and Rhonda Lacey, both of Johnson City, Scott Lacey, Jonesborough, and Amanda Holly and her husband, Tom, Elizabethton; four great-grandchildren, Mackin Boylan, Olivia Holly, Seth Holly and Phoebe Holly; two sisters, Ida Taylor, Elizabethton, and Laura Watson, Atlanta, GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Ms. Mamie Garland Celia will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 16th, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Richard Estep officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Jerry Barnett, soloist.

The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:00 PM prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 17th, in the Garland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dave Honeycutt, Lanny White, Roman White, Scott Lacey, John Boylan and Tom Holly. Everyone will meet at Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services at 10:15 AM on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the Staff and Residents of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the love, care and friendship that was given to Ms. Celia.

Notes:

Andrew J. "Andy" Grindstaff, 74, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. Andy was a native of Butler, Tennessee, and had lived most of his life in Elizabethton. He was the son of the late Jesse and Maude Matheson Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leroy Grindstaff, Bobby Grindstaff and Fred Grindstaff; three sisters, Helen Deloach, Earline Greene and Lily Jones; a sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Paul Hampton; brothers-in-law, Bill Ward and Conley Bullock; and father and mother-in-law, John and Alice Hodge. Mr. Grindstaff was a veteran of the United States Army from 1963-1965, serving nineteen months in Alaska. He was a retired millwright of North American Rayon Corporation. He was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church and had attended Valley Forge Christian Church for many years. He was a member of Hampton Masonic Lodge #750, York Rite, Elizabethton Shrine Club and a faithful Charter Member of Jericho Shrine, and a member of Royal Jester Court #183, a 10th Degree Master Mason and very faithful member of the Jericho Paper Drive. Survivors include his wife, Geraldean Hodge Grindstaff; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin Andrew and Heather Grindstaff; sisters-in-law, Brenda Grindstaff, Margaret Grindstaff, Lois Ward, Glenna Bullock, Carol and "Blue" Treadway and Johnnie and Raymond Holtsclaw; and a close friend, Norma Williams. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a host of special cousins and friends also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Grindstaff will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2013, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. David Siebenaler, Minister, and Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Honors will be accorded by the Jericho Oriental Band. Masonic services will be held under the direction of Howard Ensor. Music will be under the direction of Jeff Sharpe. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday. The graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Monday, October 7, 2013, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Music at the graveside service will be under the direction of Jericho Highlanders. Active pallbearers will be John Matheson, Jim Matheson, Larry McKinney, Harold Fellers, Ron Bergquist, Charlie Fellers, George Hodges and James Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Holtsclaw, Rowe Carr, Terry Tester, John McGee, J.L. Blackwell, Jeff Lyons, Floyd Campbell, Larry White, Hugh Pickle, Norman Lyons, Charlie Hodge, Robert "Bobby" Barnes, Ralph Wright and all present and former members of Jericho Oriental Band and Jericho Nobility. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:45 PM on Monday, to go in procession. The family would like to express a special "thank you" to the entire staff at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to The Shriner's Hospital for Children, The Jericho Transportation Fund, Poplar Grove Baptist Church or Valley Forge Christian Church.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. J L "Poss" Collins, 84, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital.

He was the son of the late George E. and Maggie Alice Taylor Collins and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his step-mother, Annie Pierce Collins; one sister, Cora Glover; and three step-sisters, Pauline Odom, Louise Grindstaff and Helen Phillips.

Mr. Collins was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict in the 2nd Infantry Division, "L" CO. 23rd Infantry War Branch. He was engaged in battle during the war including the battle of Chip Yon Ni, the May Defense, the Spring Defense and the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge. He was the proud recipient of several citations and medals relating to his service including the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the ROK Korean War Service, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the 50th Anniversary Korean Commemorative award, the United Nations Medal, the American Defense Commemorative award, and most notably, the Purple Heart. He was a very patriotic person who loved God, his family and the USA.

From July 1957 until March of 1989, Mr. Collins was employed at the James H. Quillen Veterans Administration Hospital as a supervisor in the nutrition and food service department. He was also the owner/operator of the Poss Variety Store on Stoney Creek for many years. He was member of the V.F.W., and the D.A.V. as well as being an avid collector of Korean War Memorabilia. He enjoyed watching the Lady Vols Basketball Team, NASCAR and as they were growing up, watching and supporting his grandsons as they played in various sports. He loved to go to flea markets, and was an extensive traveler. He was a member of First Christian Church.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Edna Humphrey Collins of the home; a son, Larry D. Collins and his wife, Chris, Johnson City; a daughter, Teresa Collins Carver, Elizabethton; four grandsons, Ryan Collins and his wife, Brittany, Evan Collins, Sean Collins and his wife, Grace, and Alden Collins. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Collins will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Mr. Michael Klaus, Mr. John Smith, ministers, and Dr. David Mills, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Gene Estep, organist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:30 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday prior to the service and at the home at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of First Christian Church First Saturday Breakfast Group. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet the family at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery, or at the cemetery at 9:50 AM.

J. married Edna Humphrey about 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edna was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wanda Hildred "Bee" Grindstaff Peters, 95, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
She was born in Carter County on April 11, 1922 to the late Elbert C. and Golda Hardin Grindstaff. She lived most of her life in Carter County and attended Unaka High School.
Wanda was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Elizabethton and also attended Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church and Milligan Free Will Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She loved to read her Bible and had read it through many, many times.
Wanda and her husband operated a local grocery store in the Hunter Community of Stoney Creek for several years. Her hobbies included cross-stitching, embroidering, quilting and playing the piano.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray D. Peters, in 1986; a brother, Sherman A. Grindstaff; two sisters, Rena Vaught and Norma Carrier; three infant sisters; and a son-in-law, Rob Sanders.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Sanders and Gail Bishop and husband Earl; three grandsons, Ed Keesee, Edward Elliott and Benjamin Bishop; two granddaughters, Beth Bennett and husband Billy, and Kimberly Street and husband Brad; one brother, Anthony Grindstaff and wife Betty; one sister, Rita "Mattie" Payne and husband Nat; six great-grandchildren, Casey Street, Savannah Golson, Sarah Elliott, Emma Elliott, Katie Keesee and Luke Keesee; one great-great-granddaughter, River Golson; two step-granddaughters, Robin Lyons and Marnie Childress; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service to honor the life of Wanda Peters will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Jerry Stout officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Bishop, Nat Payne, Sherrell Perry and Warren Widmyer. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home and to Dr. Jonathan Bremer for the loving care you provided our loved one during her stay at Ivy Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Second Harvest Food Bank, Good Samaritan Ministries or St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Wanda married Ray D. Peters about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ray (son of David Peters and Dora Ellen Williams) was born on 15 Jun 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norma M. Carrier, age 91, celebrated a glorious union with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 13, 2014, after a brief illness, at her residence in Kingsport.
Norma was born in Carter County, TN, on November 12, 1923, to the late Elbert C. and Golda Hardin Grindstaff. She lived most of her life in Carter County, where she grew up, attended Unaka High School, and married and raised her family. She moved to Kingsport, TN, in 2010.
She attended Stoney Creek Baptist Church during her younger years. She became a member of Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church after her marriage in 1940. She served her church well by singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School classes and home Bible studies. She was an exceptional student of the Bible and a gifted teacher of the Word of God.
She was employed at Raytheon, Bristol, for several years. She was a talented seamstress and was also an excellent cook.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Gray M. Carrier, on September 28, 2012; a daughter, Gwen Widmyer; a brother, Sherman A. Grindstaff; a sister, Rena Vaught; three infant sisters; and a son-in-law, Bill Hammond.
Survivors include one daughter, Janice Hammond; two grandsons, Brad Hammond and wife, Gloria, and Bart Hammond and wife, Julianne; two granddaughters, Amber Garland and husband, James, and Ginger Shifflett and husband, Paul; two sisters, Wanda Peters, and Mattie Payne and husband, Nat; one brother, Anthony Grindstaff and wife, Betty; ten great-grandchildren, and a son-in-law, Warren Widmyer. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Norma M. Carrier will be conducted at 12 Noon on Wednesday, December 17th, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Reverend Bill Greer, Reverend Calvin Jett and Dr. James Richardson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Joy Dean Babb, Diana Blevins, Cathy Timbs and Leatha Grindstaff, organist.
The family will receive friends in the chapel from 11:00 AM-12 Noon on Wednesday, prior to the funeral service.
The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service in Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Sherrill Carrier, Raymond Williams, Jerry "Skip" Campbell, Keith Williams, Mac Collins and Larry Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Pierce, Nat Payne, Earl Bishop, Sherrell Perry, John Hardin, Wayne Dean, Roger Babb, Rick Collins, Leonard Lewis, Larry Peters, Jimmy Peters, Keith Garland, Frank Singleton and Donnie Richardson.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice and to Beth, Donna and Tonya for their care to Norma during her time of need. Special thanks to Frances and Gerald Pigg for every act of kindness shown us. We also thank the many dear ones for their prayers. We are, most of all, grateful to God for His provision of a Savior and the promise of eternal life to all who accept His gift.

Norna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Rita Grindstaff "Mattie" Payne, 87, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in the Hermitage Health Center. She was born February 11, 1936, in Carter County to the late Elbert Clinton and Golda Mae Hardin Grindstaff. Mattie was a 1954 Graduate of Unaka High School. She was a homemaker. She was an extremely good Pianist and Organist, having played in church for several years. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her husband: Nathaniel C. Payne; one brother and sister-in-law: Henry Anthony & Betty Grindstaff of Bristol, Tenn; also, several special nieces and nephews.

Mattie will be buried in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Everything will be private.

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Evelyn Grindstaff "Granny" Ward, age 89, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late William Franklin and Jennie Mae Hardin Grindstaff and was born in Carter County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Ward, a sister, Aileen Grindstaff Pierce; two brothers, Robert E. Grindstaff and Floyd Grindstaff.
Mrs. Ward was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed making crafts, selling her jelly at the flea market and playing Bingo.
Survivors include three daughters, Helen Sue Ward O'Bannon and husband, Barrie, of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Barbara Ann Ward Herron and husband, Barry, of Dorothy, West Virginia; Kathy E. Williams and companion, Kenneth Fletcher, both of Elizabethton; one son, Raymond G. Ward, of Elizabethton; eleven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Grace Herman, of Alabama; one brother-in-law, Abraham Ward, of Mississippi. Also surviving are special friends, Wesley and Rita Holtsclaw; Wayne and Holly Koonz; Billy and Kathy Cole.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of 6200 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital for the love and care given to Mrs. Ward during her illness.
A memorial service for Mrs. Ward will be conducted at a later date.

Evelyn married William C. Ward about 1945. William was born on 3 Jul 1922 in Mississippi, , , ; died on 19 Jul 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Chrystal Effie Grindstaff Hicks, 93, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at her residence after an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Alf and Etta Pierce Grindstaff.
Mrs. Hicks was employed at Elizabethton Steam Laundry for several years and retired from the Laundry Department of Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was of the Baptist Faith. She loved to quilt, crochet and cross stitching.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis G. Hicks, February 13, 2000; two sisters, Darlene Hampton and Ruby Hicks; and two brothers, Art and Howard Grindstaff.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Sherry Hicks; two grandchildren, Joshua Lewis Hicks and Abigail LeAnna Brace and husband Matthew; five great-grandchildren, Mikeala Chrystal Hicks, Aldyn Hicks, Isabella Hicks, Harper Rose Hicks and Max Justin Lewis Brace; two sisters, Cleta Mae Kyte and Pat Guinn; two brothers, Dean Grindstaff and wife Floy and Glen Grindstaff; a sister-in-law, Margaret Grindstaff; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Chrystal Effie Grindstaff Hicks will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Siebenaler, minister, officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday, will be Josh Hicks, Matthew Brace, Bryan Bradshaw, Josh Brooks, Ryan Bowers and Adam Ellison. Honorary pallbearers will be Dean and Glen Grindstaff, Todd Hampton, Jimmy Carr and Steve Hicks.

Chrystal married Lewis Gray Hicks about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lewis (son of Issac B. Hicks and Hattie Perry) was born on 25 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Feb 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Howard Grindstaff, 83, Elizabethton passed away, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at his residence with his family by his side.

Howard was born November 27, 1932 in Elizabethton to the late Alfred & Etta Pearce Grindstaff. He was known for his outgoing personality and his story telling. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Howard was known for his wood working skills. He retired from Mapes Piano String Company. Howard was an avid UT Vol Fan. He was a member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Art Grindstaff; and two sisters, Ruby Hicks and Darlene Hampton.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Margaret Patrick Grindstaff; one daughter, Robin (Glen) Sams; two sons, Gary (Jennie) Grindstaff and David (Libby) Grindstaff; three grandsons, Gary (April) Sams, Justin (Rebekah) Grindstaff, and Ayden Grindstaff; one granddaughter, Madison (Joe) Bowman; four great grandchildren, Taylor Grindstaff, Jared Grindstaff, Patrick Sexton, Noah Sams and soon to be Charles Curtis Bowman; two brothers, Dean (Floy) Grindstaff and Glenn Grindstaff; three sisters, Patricia Guinn, Cleta Mae Kyte and Chrystal Hicks; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Diane Cannon.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016, in the Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Hayley and Rev. Ray Colbaugh officiating. The Eulogy will be given by two of his grandsons, Gary Sams & Justin Grindstaff. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Charlie Glover, Gary Eggers, John Lewis, John Blair, Keith Herman, Frank Shaff, J.L. Collins (his best friend who he loved like a brother), Norman Garland, Lockett Carden, David Garland, Robert Frazier, Ralph Andes, Harmon Glover and Dallas Carrier.

Howard married Margaret Patrick about 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Rev. Darise C. Patrick and Lura Bell Greene) was born about 1934 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Apr 2022 in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shirley Faye Grindstaff Taylor, 75, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 1, 2022, at The Waters of Roan Highlands in Roan Mountain, Tenn., following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her family and love at the time of her passing, with her husband, only daughter, and sister by her bedside.
The daughter of the late Vester and Iva Lee Grindstaff, Shirley was born January 4, 1947, in Elizabethton and was raised in Stoney Creek in Blevins Hollow. Her family later moved to Dejarnette Street in town. She attended Midway and East Side Elementaries, T.A. Dugger Jr. High School, and graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1965 with honors.
At EHS she met her high school sweetheart and love of her life, S. Joe Taylor. They were married December 20, 1966, at East Side Baptist Church. While Joe was in the U.S. Army, they moved to Colorado Springs, Colo., where Joe completed training as part of the dental corps. After Joe completed his military service in Vietnam, they moved to Dallas, Texas, where Joe attended mortuary school and Shirley worked at Baylor Hospital. A trusted and meticulous financial planner, Shirley specialized in accounting and banking positions throughout her career in Athens and Elizabethton, Tenn. As Joe worked at Bordwine Funeral Home in Etowah, Tenn., and later returned home in 1980 to manage Tetrick Funeral Home for nearly 40 years, Shirley helped support him by assisting with secretarial work on weekends, writing and faxing obituaries and making sure Joe and his co-workers always had a hot meal, no matter what time of day or night, and made sure that Joe’s dress shirts and suits were always meticulously pressed and starched. Shirley loved having married into the large Taylor family, where she was a favorite aunt and sister-in-law, and for decades never missed sending a birthday, anniversary or graduation card to every family member.
After praying for a child for nearly 20 years, Shirley gave birth to her miracle daughter, Jessica Leanne Taylor, on June 16, 1985. Jessica was Shirley’s pride and joy and the light of her life, as anyone who met her or talked to her knew. She was a completely devoted mother who truly found her calling when Jessica was born. She was a full-time mom and shuttled Jessica to school, piano lessons, and church.
At East Side Elementary, Shirley served as PTA president and treasurer and was a room mother. Shirley was devoted to helping improve the Elizabethton City Schools, and she helped spearhead the fundraising campaign that built a new band room at T.A. Dugger Jr. High. Full of pride for Jessica, who played the French horn, Shirley also served as president and treasurer of the Band Boosters and chaperoned band trips to competitions and to Disney World. She was an avid Betsy Band and Cyclone Football fan, and also loved watching University of Tennessee football and Lady Vols basketball. When Jessica decided to attend Furman University in Greenville, S.C., Shirley and Joe made frequent trips to visit her and basked in the beautiful campus. After Jessica moved to the Washington D.C. area to pursue her dream career in political journalism, Shirley and Joe visited at least every other month and enjoyed seeing the historic monuments and museums. Shirley bragged about Jessica’s accomplishments, and in her meticulous style, printed off every article Jessica wrote and recorded every television and radio news appearance. In celebration of their 50th anniversary in 2016, Joe, Shirley and Jessica took a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands, a wonderful adventure and family time that came just months before Shirley’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Shirley was a devoted and active member of Grace Baptist Church, and a faithful Christian woman who awoke early every morning to read her Bible. She served as church treasurer for several years and on various other committees. Shirley volunteered during VBS and weekly in the nursery, where she delighted in cuddling the newborns and celebrated children in the church and their growing faith in the Lord. Shirley and Joe were previously active members at North Etowah Baptist Church in the 1970s. Shirley also served as the financial secretary of the Watauga Association of Baptists for 18 years before retiring in 2018.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 55 years, Joe Taylor, of the home; her pride and joy, best friend and daughter, Jessica Leanne Taylor, of Alexandria, Va.; and a sister, Judy Ann Walker, of Glade Spring, Va. Shirley is also survived by four brothers-in-law and sisters-in law: Dr. Bob and Joan Taylor of Indianapolis, Ind.; Janet and Dr. David Reed, of Springfield, Tenn.; Mike and Peggy Taylor of Piney Flats, Tenn.; and Ken and Barbara Taylor of Hermitage, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was also beloved by special friends, Jean and Buddy Bowers, Lynne and Jack Hamilton, Linda and Dennis Bordwine, Janice and the late Wayne Murray Sr., Trilla and the late Buddy Little, and the late Rev. Ron Owens and Judy Owens. She also delighted in her “granddog” Smokey, who she lovingly called “Smokebug.”
The Taylor family would like to thank the nurses and staff at The Waters of Roan Highlands for their excellent care of Shirley for the past five months; to Amedisys Hospice; and extends their gratitude to in-home caregivers, Phaedra Navin, Angela Buchanan and Ginger Mercer.
The funeral service for Shirley Taylor will be held on Wednesday, July 6, at 7 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton in the Chapel of Peace. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. before the service or at the residence anytime. The Celebration of Life will be under the direction of Dr. Travis Tyler, with special words from Rev. Jason Wilkerson and Mr. Dennis Bordwine. Music will be under the direction of Debbie Gouge and Laura Seagroves. A graveside service for Shirley will be held Thursday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at the Mountain Home National Cemetery Historic Section, 53 Memorial Avenue, Mountain Home, TN, 37684. Those who wish to attend should meet at the cemetery in Johnson City at 10:45 a.m. The service will be under the direction of Rev. Dean Smith, with special music from beloved nieces, Amelia and Reagan Brown. Pallbearers will be Jay Michael and Jackson Taylor, Wayne Murray Jr. and Anthony Murray, Jay Walker and Bill Carter. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Tetrick and the staff of Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton. Special thanks to Derek Cornett, David Blackburn, Gary Kemp and Becky Henson Guy at Tetrick Funeral Home.

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ELIZABETHTON - Willie Nave, age 90 of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 2, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was the son of the late Croy and Virgie Nave. Willie was the last remaining of his siblings. He was employed at H.T. Hackney Company for 65 years. He was very hardworking, generous and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Willie was very dependable and well respected. He was a member of Eastside Freewill Baptist Church for 40 years. During various portions of that time he held the responsibility of Treasurer, Youth Director and Choir Director. He also held these responsibilities at East Fairview Freewill Baptist Church earlier in life.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Tina Hyder; step-granddaughter, Sharon Griffith Compton; son-in-law, Larry Shorter; and grandson, Curtis Blaine Hyder, Jr.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 73 years, Ruth Nave, of the home; son, Gary Nave (Mary), of Las Vegas; daughters, Pat Shorter and Patricia Bradford (Billy), both of Elizabethton; grandchildren, Heather Bradford Merritt and Michael Nave; great-grandchildren, Emily Merritt and Austin Hyder; five step-granddaughters, Sandy, Susan, Nikki, Summer and Lindsey and several step great-grandchildren.

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Carolyn Sue Nave Martin, 73, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Croy Luther & Virgie Bowers Nave.

Carolyn was a substitute teacher with the Carter County School System.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Frances Nave and June Nave and two brothers: Robert Nave and Earl Nave.

She was a member of the New Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church.

Her grandchildren was her hobby.

Survivors include her husband of 35 years: Archie “Micky” Martin. One Daughter: Melissa Buckles & husband Timmy. Four Grandchildren: Shyann Rogers, Evan Rogers, Gabriel Buckles and Titus Buckles. One Brother: Willie Nave & wife Ruth. Several nieces & nephews. Her special friends: Michael Rogers and Ashley Garland.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Larry Garland officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2020 in the Nave Cemetery (Bishop Hollow).