Anthony Abraham Lincoln Lipford

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Johnson County News, Thursday, Jan. 2, 1947 page 3 DEATHS. ANTHONY ABRAHAM LIPFORD.

A holiday hunting trip for Anthony Abraham (Linkard) Lipford, age 81, one of Johnson county's most entusiastic fox hunters, and his son, Dana, yesterday ended in the tragic death of the elder LIPFORD in an automobile accident.

Mr. Lipford was struck by an automobile driven by a Butler serviceman home on leave, at 10 o'clock last Wednesday morning as he attempted to cross the Mountain City highway about one-half mile from his home.

The aged man's son said he was partly across the road, but turned back when he saw the automobile approaching. He was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital, Elizabethton, and never regained consciousness before he died as a result of a skull fracture, attending physicians said. The two men were enroute to Holston Mountain for a hunting trip.

Mr. Lipford was a charter member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Lipford of Butler; one daughter, Mrs. F. M. LIPFORD of Butler; five sons, Oscar Lipford of Rte. 1 Elizabethton; Tine, Dana, Earl, and Claude Lipford, all of Butler; two brothers, Joe Lipford of Caysville and Arch L. Lipford of Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Mollie HARDIN and Mrs. Etta HEATON of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Litha COCHRAN of Fordtown; 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conduected from Cobbs Creek Baptist Church last Friday afternoon at 2:00 with Rev. M. H. Carder and Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Cobbs Creek cemetery.


Name: Anthony Abraham Lipford
Event: Death
Event Date: 25 Dec 1946
Event Place: Elizabethton, Carter, Tennessee
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Race or Color: White
Age: 81
Estimated Birth Year:
Birth Date: 29 Dec 1864
Birthplace: Johnson, Tennessee
Spouse: Ellen Campbell
Father: Fielding Lipford
Father's Birthplace: Willis, N. C.
Mother: Dica Whaley
Mother's Birthplace: Johnson, Tenn
Occupation: Farmer
Street Address: Rte. 3
Residence: Butler, Johnson, Tenn
Cemetery: Cobbs Creek
Burial Place: Johnson Co., Tenn.
Burial Date: 27 Dec 1946
Informant:
Additional Relatives: X
Digital Folder Number: 4184917
Image Number: 22
Film Number: 2137377
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: cn 25014

This grave was moved to Butler Memorial during construction of Watauga Lake.

Anthony married Mary Ellen Campbell about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Lindsey C. Campbell and Candice Cordelia Rainbolt) was born on 24 Jan 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 1966 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Oscar married Lucy C.R. Matherly on 31 Aug 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucy (daughter of David Grant Matherly and Lydia Gordon McQueen) was born in Aug 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verdie married Fred M. Matherly about 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Fred (son of Joseph D. Matherly and Louvenia Smithpeters) was born about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Valentine married Ella Melissa Kite on 9 Jul 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ella (daughter of Hiram W. "Criss" Kite and Sarah Etta McQueen) was born on 8 Nov 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Valentine married Ida Mae Glover on 3 Feb 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ida was born about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rupert married Pearl Vada Walsh on 1 Mar 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Pearl (daughter of George W. Walsh and Martha E. Grindstaff) was born on 14 Sep 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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.

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]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

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]

Alma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth Lipford Williams, age 88, Butler, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, March 31, 2013, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Pearl Walsh Lipford. Ruth was a graduate of Watauga Academy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Williams, who died April 27, 1987; by a brother and sister-in-law: Buster and Margaret Peters Lipford.

She has one daughter, Sue Carol Ward and son-in-law, Darrell Ward; and one grandchild, Jamie Darrell and wife, Heather Leigh Ward; One great grandchild, Haleigh Jean Ward; Two nieces, Sherry Lynn and husband, Russell Kyte, and their son, David Kyte, his daughter, Taylor; Glenda Pearl and husband, Wayne Treadway, and their son, William Glenn.

She was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, an active member until this past year, working in the WMU, Choir Members, Sunday School Teacher, working in Bible School and always making chicken and dumplings for our meetings. She also sent many cards to the sick.

She was the Best Mom a person could have, and we are so proud of her. She would always say "Let's pray about it."

Many thanks to the Sycamore Shoals Hospital staff and doctors for their kindness.

Ruth married James R. Williams on 18 Oct 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Alfred M. Williams and Myrtle (Williams)) was born about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Cora Margaret Peters on 24 Aug 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of Elijah "Lige" Peters and Sarah Ellen Eggers) was born on 30 Apr 1927 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Sherry Lynn Lipford Kyte, age 71, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her residence.

She was born to Glenn (Buster) Lipford and Margaret Peters Lipford Edens on July 17, 1947, in Johnson County, TN, but lived most of her life in Carter County. She was proceeded in death by her parents, grandparents, Earl and Pearl Lipford of Butler, and Elijah and Ellen Eggers Peters of Elizabethton and two aunts, Ruth Lipford Williams and Mildred Peters Hart.

Sherry was a graduate of Happy Valley High School, Class of 1965. She worked at Sears for eight and one-half years and retired from Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank after thirty-nine and one-half years.

She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-three years, James Russell Kyte; a devoted son, David Glen Kyte, Elizabethton, TN; her favorite granddaughter, Taylor Jules Kyte, Charlotte, NC; one sister, Glenda (Wayne) Treadway, Dandridge, TN; one nephew, William Glenn Treadway, Murray, KY; cousin/sister, Sue Carol (Darrell) Ward, Butler, TN and many cousins.

Sherry was also blessed with a large family of Kyte-in-laws, whom she loved dearly; special friends, Sherry Maines and Ginny McGee; her Sims Hill Christian Church family; members of The Followers Sunday School Class and special Elizabethton Federal Bank family.

Special caregivers to Sherry were Teresa Phipps, Linda Henry, Shoddie Kyte, Sherry Maines, Ginny McGee, Debbie Reeser, Sue Carol Ward and Glenda Treadway.

Sherry was an active member of Sims Hill Christian Church where she served on several committees including the Youth Committee. She taught children to love Jesus for over fifty years. Being a witness for Jesus was her passion and her faith in Jesus never wavered. She was a strength to all and set an awesome example to her family and friends on how to live for Jesus and love others on a daily basis.

A service to honor the life of Sherry Lynn Lipford Kyte will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 6, 2018 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Mr. Bret Jones, minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of Lisa Carter. The family will receive friends at the funeral from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 7, 2018 in the Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jamie Ward, William Treadway, Mark Henry, Jason Kyte, Brian Kyte, Jake Johnson, Ricky Kyte and David Kyte. Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Kyte, Don Kyte, Charles Phipps, Dennis Kyte, Mack Henry, Steve Kyte, Wayne Treadway and Darrell Ward.

Sherry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]