Reverend Radford Ellis

Radford married Louisa Peters Lowery on 20 Mar 1827 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Louisa was born on 28 Jul 1802; died on 8 Jul 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Daniels-Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Deborah married Landon C. Carter on 1 Feb 1846 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Landon (son of James Carter) was born about 1826 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Solomon married Sarah Davis on 20 Jan 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1841 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Margaret Foster about 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Margaret Ritchie on 7 Oct 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Andrew R. Ritchie and Jane T. "Jennie" Jenkins) was born about 1844 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Sallie Hurt about 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born in Dec 1862 in Kentucky, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married David A. Holly about 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David was born on 15 Aug 1834 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Landon married Sarah Miller about 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 12 Jul 1842 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Colbaugh Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was living with her son James in the 1920 Carter County, TN Census.

James married Harriet Amanda Jobe on 20 Mar 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harriet (daughter of John Jobe and Margaret (Jobe)) was born on 3 Aug 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jan 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jane Newton about 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jane was born in Jun 1857 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Robert Bradly about 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born about 1851. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louisa married John B. Chambers on 7 Mar 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of David Turner Chambers and Mary Ann Smith) was born on 15 Dec 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harmon Cemetery, Butler, Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emily married Nathaniel A. Lyons on 16 Dec 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nathaniel (son of Jeremiah "Jerry" Lyons and Celia C. Smith) was born on 18 Aug 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jan 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Mae Elizabeth Howell on 10 Apr 1909 in Ashtabula County, , , Ohio. Mae was born about 1874. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, June 5, 1940
HEART ATTACK TAKES CARTER FARMER, 75
Dan G. Ellis, 75, prominent farmer of the eighth district, died suddenly at his home Monday afternoon.
Mr. Ellis lived by himself and was alone at the time of his death, which is said to have occurred about six o'clock. His body was found by a neighbor child.
Dr. W. W. Evans and Deputy Sheriff Charles DeLoach investigated his death this morning and their verdict was that he died from a heart attack.
The deceased was a native of Carter County and was for years a prominent farmer. He was a member of the Border View Christian Church.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. R. C. Carter, Harlan, Ky., Mrs. Lilly Carter, Keenburg; three sons, Dave and Homer Ellis, Keenburg; Fred Ellis, Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. J. R. Range, thirteenth district; one brother, D. H. Ellis, Keenburg; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. John Shepherd and Rev. D. L. Brainard will officiate. Burial will be made in the Ellis Cemetery.

Daniel married Phoeba Arnold on 14 Jan 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Phoeba (daughter of Powell Arnold and Rebecca Roberts) was born on 24 Sep 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 May 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Josephine "Josie" Hamilton on 8 Jul 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josephine (daughter of Joshua C. Hamilton and Isabella R. Love) was born about 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Jesse D. Elliott about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jesse (son of Moses Dulaney Elliott and Ruth Estep) was born in Apr 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John O. Grindstaff on 10 May 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Michael A. Grindstaff and Mahala Sabra "Hily" Stout) was born on 4 Feb 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Dingus about 1917 in , Wise County, Virginia, . Mary was born about 1900 in , , Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John S. Mottern. John (son of William T. Mottern and Susanna Smith) was born on 10 Sep 1853 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 5 Jan 1928 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Will Mottern Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winfield married Mary E. Hart about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Leonard Hart and Eliza Jenkins) was born on 7 Jan 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jan 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mottern Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married George W. Mottern on 5 Dec 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of George Washington Mottern and Catharine E. Smalling) was born on 29 Oct 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Apr 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mottern Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Sarah Elizabeth "Bettie" Davis about 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 11 Mar 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Will Mottern Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Gertrude Mae Woods on 7 Mar 1925 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Gertrude was born about 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ulysses married Emma Manning about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma was born about 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Colbaugh Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married William M. Clemons on 9 Jul 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Benjamin Clemons and Sarafina Jane Lewis) was born on 24 Feb 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Nov 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Crow Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Delcina "Cena" Stout on 4 Jul 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Delcina (daughter of Samuel T. Stout and Adaline "Addie" Meredith) was born on 14 Mar 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Feb 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Crit Tipton Estep on 10 Jun 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Crit was born on 19 May 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Minton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Nancy Katherine Shell on 20 Dec 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Andrew Johnson Shell, daughter of Andrew Johnson Shell and Hester A. Lewis) was born on 21 Jul 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Feb 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Franklin married Mary Lucy Estep about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Crit Tipton Estep and Elizabeth A. "Betty" Chambers) was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Emmert Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Mary Newton about 1900. Mary was born about 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Landon married Anna Mae Kuhn on 22 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna was born on 8 Aug 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 May 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Hattie H. Carroll on 9 Sep 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hattie (daughter of Jesse C. Carroll and Elizabeth (Carroll)) was born in May 1890 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died about 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Minnie Bullock on 9 Jan 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie was born on 3 Aug 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Aug 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Victoria married Dr. Joseph Chrisley Bowers on 24 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Isaac Newton Bowers and Sarah Levicy "Sallie" Morrell) was born on 15 Aug 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jul 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Roy D. Ellis, age 84, 106 Mayfield Dr., Elizabethton, passed away at his home Saturday, October 25, 2008, after a brief illness.

He was a native of Wise County, VA, but spent most of his years in Carter County. Mr. Ellis was the son of the late John and Mary Dingus Ellis. He was preceded in death by a son: Harold Wayne Ellis, three sisters: Elizabeth Dugger, Florene Guinn, Carie Jane Donnelly, and a brother: Raymond Ellis.

Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife: Gwina Jackson Ellis of the home; a daughter and son-in-law: Linda and Gary Autry, Cocoa Beach, FL; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Roy Lynn Ellis, Merritt Island, FL, Dennis and Sheila Ellis, Elizabethton; a grandson: Jarrod Ellis, Elizabethton; a granddaughter: Sophia Ellis, Merritt Island, FL; a sister and brother-in-law: Bobbie and Wilson Ornduff, Elizabethton; two nieces and two nephews.

Mr. Ellis attended Fairview Baptist Church, Watauga. He had a membership of fifty-eight years in the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #538 of Johnson City, having served as business manager before retirement. Mr. Ellis served as chairman of the Carter County Democratic Party. He coached many years in Babe Ruth Leagues. He and Carmen Dugger coached a semi-pro baseball team called the Road Runners in the early seventies. The team was made up of classmates and college friends of Harold and Dennis Ellis.

Mr. and Mrs. Ellis liked to travel in their motor home since their retirement. They spent the winter months in Florida for twenty years spending a lot of time with their two children who reside there.

The funeral service for Mr. Ellis will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 30 in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Kenneth Jordan officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by Mr. Willie Church. Music will be under the direction of LeAnn Manning and Mark Odom, soloists and Scott Reynolds, organist. Interment will follow in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Roger D. Lambert, Hammond Steffey, Jeff Whitson, James Murray, Don Morgan, Harry Ford, Steve Burrough and Eddie Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Albright, Ernie Campbell, Richard Campbell, William Webb, Raymond Holtsclaw, Carmen Dugger, Glen Davis, W. C. Rasnick, Allen Goodwin, Austin Goodwin, Willie Church, Jim Murray, Edward Haney, Doug Rasnick, Dean Robinson, Jim Campbell, Jimmy Ensor, Kenneth Norton and friends of Fairview Baptist Church and remaining members of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #538.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 29 in the chapel.

Roy married Gwina Jackson on 11 May 1946 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Gwina (daughter of James Taulbie Jackson and Effie C. Mullis) was born on 23 Sep 1924 in , Russell County, Virginia, ; died on 18 Oct 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married William M. Stout on 29 Aug 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Samuel T. Stout and Adaline "Addie" Meredith) was born on 13 Jan 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1963 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married George Hacker Carriger about 1910. George (son of William L. Carriger and Mary Lincoln Morrell) was born on 14 May 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Anna Belle Stout about 1924 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Anna (daughter of William Cornelius "W. C." Stout and Mary Miranda Sweeny) was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Eva Kate Smith about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eva was born about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married William James Mottern on 4 Apr 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William Solomon Carter Mottern and Mary Delcena Hendrix) was born on 31 Mar 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jun 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Will Mottern Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Charles Faw Smith on 21 Sep 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born about 1899 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Reva Lucille Shell about 1918 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Reva was born about 1900; died about 1977 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Charlotte Marie Taylor, 91, of Johnson City, passed away early Sunday morning, November 24, 2019 at the Sycamore Springs Senior Living.

She was a daughter of the late Hugh T. Holly and Gertrude Mae Woods Holly and was born in Watauga, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Wentworth Taylor; three half-brothers, Brown Holly, Scott Holly and Bruce Holly; three half-sisters, Lou Lowe, Nola Shell and Queen Ramsey; and two special nephews, Leon Holly and Don Lowe.

Charlotte was a former member of Watauga Christian Church, Brick Christian Church, East River Park Christian Church and a current member of First Christian Church of Johnson City. When she attended Watauga Christian Church, she enjoyed singing in the ladies' ensemble.

Charlotte attended Elizabethton High School and graduated from Mary Hughes High School in Piney Flats, TN. She always enjoyed going to the annual Mary Hughes High School Class Reunions. Charlotte had worked in retail and was a member of the Elizabethton Women's Club. Cooking and making her famous apple pies for neighbors and friends was one of her favorite activities. She also enjoyed singing, gardening, doing crossword puzzles, reading and traveling but most of all, she loved to spend time with her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Wesley Alan Taylor and wife, Robin of Johnson City; John Mark Taylor and wife, Julie of Lebanon, TN; four grandchildren, Wesley Dawson Taylor of Johnson City; Mason Wesley Taylor of Fort Lewis, WA; Marshall Thomas Taylor of Knoxville and Marti Ellen Taylor of Johnson City; and a special niece Carolyn Holly of Johnson City.

A service to celebrate the life of Charlotte Marie Taylor will be conducted at 7:00 PM, Monday, November 25, 2019 at Tetrick Funeral Services in Johnson City with Mr. John H. Smith, Mr. Donald Mushayamunda and Dr. Eddie Fine, ministers officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ray Don Markland. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM prior to the service in the chapel.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Bob Kiser, Todd Isaacs, Bernie Gray, Dennis Henegar, Marshall Taylor, Rusty Mitchell and Price Cochran. Honorary pallbearers will be Wesley Dawson Taylor, Mason Wesley Taylor, Gordon Sutton, Ray Don Markland, Warren Fureman and Tom Arnett.

James married Rebecca P. Peaks about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Jeremiah Thomas Peeks and Carrie Hayes) was born on 23 May 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Dec 1983 in Franklin County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earl married Mary Massengill on 18 Jul 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of James Henry Massengill and Dora N. McCrary) was born about 1903 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Charles Garfield Hicks on 6 Oct 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of William J. Hicks and Martha Clemons) was born on 18 Jul 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Feb 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Callie married Robdal Pendelton Moore on 21 Sep 1927 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Robdal was born on 3 Oct 1904 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Nov 1994 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Vernon Carr on 28 Apr 1934 in Bristol, , Virginia, . Vernon was born on 30 Sep 1906 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 24 Nov 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The death record for this still born daughter states that the mother's name was Cenia Stout.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A veteran of World War II, winning four battle stars as a Combat Infantryman in the European Theatre. He was wounded in France in 1944, as a member of Company A, 117th Infantry, 30th Division, which was inducted into Federal Service in Elizabethton in 1940. He served with this unit and with a sister regiment for more than five years during the conflict. Following the war, he entered the US Postal Service and was employed at the Elizabethton Post Office as a rural mail carrier on Route 6. He was a member of the American Legion,Watauga Post #49.He was a member the Oak Street Baptist Church, faithfully serving on the Board of Deacons for the past several years.

Jack married Iris M. Jenkins on 1 Nov 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Iris (daughter of Daniel Stover Jenkins and Virginia Cordelia "Jennie" Pierce) was born on 11 Apr 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Aug 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Virginia L. Ellis, 88, born June 22, 1922, of Elizabethton died Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Elizabethton.

She was the daughter of the late Robert T. and Katherine Shell Ellis. She was born in Erwin, Unicoi County, Tennessee but moved to Carter County at an early age and grew up in the Keenburg Community.

She was employed in the Comptroller's Department of Beaunit Corporation as secretary and cashier for twenty-three years and later worked as a bookkeeper in the Superintendent's Office of the Carter County School System for seventeen years, retiring in 1983. Ms. Ellis was a member of Borderview Christian Church. She also had been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a volunteer for the Carter County Adult Reading Program. She always displayed a love and an interest in the welfare of others, and cared for the sick and the elderly as long as her health permitted.

Ms. Ellis was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Ellis and by brothers, Jack T. Ellis, Walter Pat Ellis, Harold R. Ellis and Phillip E. Ellis; and by nephews, David Ellis, Lynn Ellis and a niece, Kimberly Lewey.

Survivors include her husband, Winston Redford, Johnson City; six nieces, Kelly Ellis White, Chattanooga, TN, Elaine E. Cook, Abingdon, VA; Katherine E. Barker, Hester E. Honeycutt, Barbara E. Melton and Nancy Katherine Ellis, all of Elizabethton, and three nephews, Jack Patrick Ellis, Ringgold, GA, H. Douglas Ellis, Abingdon, VA and Frederick L. Ellis, Elizabethton.

Funeral service for Virginia L. Ellis will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, May 16, 2011 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with eulogy to be given by Mr. Scott Reynolds. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Scott Reynolds and Mr. Ray Don Markland. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her family, friends; special friends, Charlotte Newton, Jo Ann Bowers, Richard Tittle and Winfrey Curtis, neighbors and her church family. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 9:55 A.M. on Tuesday for the graveside service.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for their love and care shown to Ms. Ellis.

To those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers donations may be made to any church, community project or charity of their choice.

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Ruth Carter Howell, 97, Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at Appalachian Christian Village.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Little and Lucy Estep Carter.

Ruth was a member of Hopwood Christian Church and volunteered at the Ladies Auxiliary, Carter County Memorial and Sycamore Shoals Hospital for over 20 years. Ruth was an Election Clerk for six decades.

She enjoyed crocheting and was a wonderful baker and many times the citizens of the Tri-Cities could taste her delicious cakes at her son, Alan Howell's restaurant, Dixie B-B-Q.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Dottie Howell; siblings, Dana Clarence "Bounce" Carter, Olaf Parker Carter, Bronson Little Carter, William Dale "Bob" Carter, Louis Ray Carter, Zelma Inez Carter Crawford, Charlotte Sue Carter Jackson, Bruce Estep Carter and Lois Frye Carter.

She leaves behind sons and daughters-in-law, William D. Howell Jr. and Rose Ann Howell, Johnson City, and Alan and Mary Ann Howell, Piney Flats; sister, Margaret Nell Carter Gagaliano, New Orleans, LA; brother, George Carter, Elizabethton; grandchildren, Hannah Ruth Howell, Elizabethton, and Richard "Richie" Alan Howell Jr., Johnson City; and a great-granddaughter, Mariah Ann Howell, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A Celebration of Life Service for Ruth Carter Howell will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2013, in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, with Mr. Tim Ross, Minister, officiating.

A Graveside and Committal service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Steve Carter, Kenneth Carter, Bruce Carter Jr., Richie Howell, Doug Matney, her nephews and the members of Hopwood Christian Church.

Ruth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Landon married Martha Piper Thomas on 19 Feb 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 2 Jul 1924; died on 8 Feb 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hildred Ellis Hardin of Cleveland, Tenn., formerly of 111 Broad Street, Elizabethton, Tenn., went to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She was 102 years old. Hildred was born on February 13, 1914 in Carter County, Tenn.
Hildred was employed until her retirement with North American Rayon Corporation, Elizabethton. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Elizabethton, Tenn. She loved the Arts, antiques, dolls, growing a beautiful flower garden and watching the birds from her kitchen door. She was a wonderful mother and her greatest love was her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Austin Ellis and Hattie Carroll Ellis; two brothers, infant Glen Ellis and Thomas Edward Ellis; two sisters, Margaret Ragen and Helen Kelly; and her son-in-law, Rev. Justin Nave.
She is survived by her two children, Richard A. Hardin (Donna) and Barbara Hardin Nave; five grandchildren, Danielle Nave Gentry (Bill), Elisa Nave Peoples (Alvin), Tina Nave Robinson (Rev. Keith), Rev. Brian Nave (Carol), and Wes Nave; four nieces; three nephews; and her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A special thank you to all of the caregivers at Deer Ridge Senior Apartments and especially her nurse, JoAnn and David Zopfi.
There will be no visitation per her request. A graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Garden, (The Cross), Cleveland, on Thursday, September 29, at 2 p.m. Pallbearers will be members of her family.

Hildred married Dewey P. Hardin on 28 Feb 1934 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Dewey (son of Robert Hardin and Celia (Hardin)) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Mabel Ellis Birchfield, 77, 403 South Roan Street, Elizabethton, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, Mrs. Birchfield was a daughter of the late Dave Powell and Minnie Bullock Ellis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Howard Birchfield, Nov. 9, 1986, by a daughter, Sandra Kay Birchfield, and by a sister, Florence Ellis.
Mrs. Birchfield was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corp. and most recently had been employed as a hostess at Pizza Inn of Elizabethton. She was a member of the Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Bill Kuhn and Peggy and Dr. Jack Holly, all of Elizabethton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Powell and Gloria Ellis, Randall and Jennifer Birchfield and Kim and Tammy Birchfield, all of Elizabethton; four sisters, Juanita White, Atchison, Kan. Selda Wilson and Ida Andes, both of Elizabethton, and Gladys Nance, Bluff City; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie Bare, Melissa Hodge, David Ellis, Jason Holly, Arden Kuhn, Travis Holly, Ashley Birchfield, Allie Gillenwater, Jordan Birchfield and Lucas Birchfield; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

BIRCHFIELD -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Ellis Birchfield, 77, 403 South Roan Street, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, July 26, 2003, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Mark Street and Talmadge Brown officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Jesse Birchfield, Jr. assisting. The Revs. Mark Street and Clarence Sheffield will provide the music. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, will be Jason Holly, Arden Kuhn, David Bare, Michael Hodge, Jim Jenkins, Herbert Duvall, Al Welsh, Mike Hubbard, Chris Gillenwater and Ron Stanley. Honorary pallbearers will be her church family, friends and neighbors, employees of Pizza Inn, Elizabethton, the staff of Dr. Jack Holly, DDS, the staff of Randall Birchfield Real Estate & Auction, employees of the water treatment plant, City of Elizabethton, members of the Johnson City Police Department, the staff of the Women's Pavilion, Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Dr. John Green and Dr. Scott Caudle.

Mabel married Robert Howard Birchfield about 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born on 8 May 1919; died on 9 Nov 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Keenburg Fw Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ida M. Andes, age 76, 363 Pine Hill Rd., Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord Monday, September 18, 2006 at her residence following an extended illness. She was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Dave P. and Minnie Bullock Ellis. Mrs. Andes was a member of Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church and retired employee of Hook's Restaurant. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Andes was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Andes, two sons, Eddie Andes and Mark Andes and one sister, Mabel Birchfield. Survivors are one daughter, Barbara Hunter, one son and daughter-in-law, David and Sherri Andes, all of Elizabethton, one grandson, Charles Andes, one great-granddaughter, Charlsea Andes, both of Johnson City, three sisters, Juanita White, Atchison, KS, Selda Wilson, Elizabethton, Gladys Nance, Bluff City, one step-grand-daughter, Jessica Napier, two step-grand-sons, Jeremy Napier and Mark Napier, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Andes will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 21 at the Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Derl Curry officiating. Music will be under the direction of Harvey Crusenberry and Allison Crusenberry. Interment will follow in the Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 20 at Tetrick Funeral Home. Friends may also call at the residence at any time at 363 Pine Hill Rd., Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be Clarence Perry, Charles Andes, Eddie Stanley, Jeff McGee, John Hughes, Roy Perry, Ron Pierce and Terry Perry. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Morrell, Dr. Ray Lamb and Staff, Kelly Mayden, Dr. Vivian Clark, Dr. David Hecht and Jamie and Staff.

Ida married Charles Edwin Andes about 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Joseph Walter Andes and Sarah Elizabeth Potter) was born on 6 Mar 1930 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Oct 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Keenburg Fw Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Geraldine Bowers Baker, age 88, of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at her residence. A native of Elizabethton, Jerri was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Joe C. and Victoria Ellis Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Frank Baker; her three sisters and brothers-in-law, June and Johnny Luker, Ruth and Ed Alexander, and Jean and Bill Curtis; and just recently a nephew, Crawford Alexander.

Jerri loved to read, paint, travel (having traveled to all 50 states), and sing. She was a 1947 graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended Carson-Newman College, where she met the love of her life, William Frank Baker, Jr. She later graduated from ETSU in 1972 with a degree in education. Upon her graduation, Jerri taught a year in the Carter County School System. Additionally, she taught first grade at Harold McCormack School in Elizabethton for 15 years.

Jerri was a life-long member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, helped with vacation bible school and taught a children's Sunday school class.

Those left to cherish her memory are her much loved daughter, Sarah: eleven nieces and nephews; their children and grandchildren.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Geraldine Bowers Baker will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Todd Hallman of First Baptist Church, officiating. Music is under the direction of Nancy Earnest. Active pallbearers will be Ed and Joe Alexander, Chris Luker, David and Andy Moon, Ben Williams and Gary Elliot. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Jerri's Sunday school class and Bill Armstrong. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 1:15 PM on Thursday, to go in procession.

Ella married Paul J. Jones about 1925. Paul was born on 21 Jan 1900; died on 8 Feb 1968 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harrison Chapel Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carriger married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lawrence married Mary Eva South on 2 Jun 1940 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 16 Aug 1919 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Apr 2009 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married James Buckles about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Lois "Pirt" Holly Scalf, 86, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 in the Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Robert and Eva Kate Smith Holly. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, aunt & friend to all. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Harrison "Skip" Scalf who died June 12, 2001, by a son: Robert Dale "Bo" Scalf and her daughter: Kathy Diane Scalf who also passed away on March 19, 1985, and her brothers & sisters: Eugene Holly, Charles Holly, Glen Holly, Lawrence Holly, Gordon Holly, Jr, Hazel Holly Nave, Lucy Ruth Holly, Florence Holly Fletcher, Francis Holly Willis and Margaret Holly Carriger.

Survivors include her son & daughter-In-Law: Larry & Gail Scalf, Elizabethton. Her Grandchildren: Eric Estep, Natasha Brumit, Kathie Scalf Cornett, Logan Scalf and Connor Harrison Hall. Six Great Grandchildren whom she deeply loved. Several nieces, nephews, including a special niece whom she helped raise, Corrine Buckles Phillips, a host cousins and friends.

Funeral Serv ices will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Gerald Holly, Minister officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday March 23, 2016 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Staff of Hermitage Health Center and Caris Health Care for all their love and attention shown to Lois during this time. You will always have a special pace in our hearts.

Lois married Harrison Scalf about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harrison (son of John Chester Scalf and Nelle Bowling) was born on 25 Feb 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 2001 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mildred Hyder about 1935 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Mildred (daughter of David R. Hyder and Sybil Isabelle Range) was born on 8 Apr 1925 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Jul 2022 in , ter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Staff Sergeant William "Sonny" Ellisworth Mottern, Service Number 34921298, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army. Taken Prisoner by the German Army 19 December 1944 in France during the Rhineland Unit Campaign, held at Stalag 13-C, Hammelburg, Germany.

The following was partially taken and edited from the Johnson City Press dated 4 October 2007.

William “Sonny” Mottern was born June 24, 1920, and married his high school sweetheart: Eulah “Sweetie” Shepherd on October 17, 1941. From December 1943 through December 1945. Sonny served on active duty with the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army in Italy and France, where he received a battle field promotion to S/Sgt. He was captured December 19, 1944, near the Rhine River in France and was held in four German prison camps, being moved by box car and forced marches. He was liberated on April 29, 1945, by General George S. Patton.

Sonny was discharged December 7, 1945, his awards included a Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four stars, the American World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantry's Badge, Honorable Service Medal and the POW Medal. He was called again to serve his county as Chairman for the Carter County Draft Board during the Vietnam Conflict.

On Apnl 19, 1996, he was named by the Governor of Tennessee as a Colonel, Aide-De-Camp for Valor and Dedication in the Performance of his duties in service to the Ex-POWs and all Veterans of the state of Tennessee. He also served on the Military and Veterans Advisory Board for Tennessee.

Sonny was elected and installed as National Commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War (Ex-POW) on September 21, 1996, at the 49th National Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1997- 1998, he served as the National Senior Director of the Board and he was appointed President of the American Ex-POW Service Foundation and filed a 501 (C) (3) application with the Internal Revenue Service which was approved November 24, 1998, for donor's deductibility of federal income taxes to the American Ex-POW Organization.

April 19, 1997, he was appointed by the Governor of Tennessee as Tennessee’s Ambassador of Goodwill. He was a National Service Organization Representative for the Department of Veteran Affairs. He was currently serving as Treasurer of the Military Ex-POW Foundation.

Sonny's community involvement and leadership also included: Elder in the Brick Christian Church, member of the Chamber of Commerce, past Master of the Masonic Lodge, Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Purple Heart Association, the American Legion and the American Ex-POWs. He was a previous owner of the Dixie Battery Company in Elizabethton and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Watauga Volunteer Fire Department.

William married Eulah B. Shepherd on 17 Oct 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eulah (daughter of James Bradley Shepherd and Ruth K. Watkins) was born on 2 Jun 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Sep 2014 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WATAUGA - Betty Jane Smith Isaacs, 91, Watauga, went to be with her Lord, Monday, June 21,2021 in the Hillview Health Center. She was born November 15, 1929 in Watauga to the late Charlie F. & Lillie Mottern Smith. Betty was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. In earlier years she was employed at King’s Department Store, Johnson City and retired from Watsons Department Store. Betty was the oldest member of Oak Street Baptist Church having been a member for the past seventy-four years. She served as Sunday School Teacher, Training Union Teacher, Children’s Bible Drill, VBS Worker and Librarian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Lowell Isaacs who passed away July 5, 1995 and by four sisters and one brother.

Survivors include her children; Ann (Jim) Caldwell, Elaine (Randall) Jenkins, Thomas (Karen) Isaacs and Todd Isaacs. Four Grandchildren: Jeremiah (Catherine) Young, Matthew (Caitlin) Johnson, Keri Caldwell and Madeline Isaacs. Three Great Grandchildren: Tilly, Bess and Beau Young. Several nieces & nephews. Two Brothers-in-Law: Warren Fureman and Tommy Helton and One Sister-In-Law: Nell Jenkins.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Dr. Kenneth Jordan and Dr. Chris Shumate officiating. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her church family.

Betty married Jame Lowell Isaacs on 1 Jan 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jame (son of Joseph Franklin Isaacs and Addie Reece) was born on 30 Nov 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jul 1995 in Carter 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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JONESBOROUGH - Albert Thomas Hicks, 87, Jonesborough passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in the James H. Quillen VA. Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charles Garfield & Ida Ellis Hicks. He had lived in Jonesborough for the past 45 years. Albert served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a retired Welder and was a member of Local 538 Plumbers & Fitters Union, Johnson City. He was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church where he previously had served as Trustee and served on the Cemetery Committee. His hobbies were woodworking and farming. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Florence Jennings and Pauline Elliott and a brother: James Hicks.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Sue Miller Hicks. One sister & brother-in-law: Bonnie Harold Stout, Elizabethton. Two Brothers: Bobby Jack Hicks, Hampton and Harold Hicks, Elizabethton. Several nieces & nephews, he was like a father to them.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Scott Fisher, Minister and Rev. Dwight Hobbs officiating. Entombment Service will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday, August 27, 2016 in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Ray Don Markland. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 11:20 a.m. Saturday will be: Larry Proffitt, Hershel Scalf, Hammond Stiffey, Mike Blevins, Ronnie Arthur, Harry Ford, Dewayne Hensley and Howard Buchanan. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Danny Bacon, Kyle Earp, Bill Hicks, Joe Delaney, Harold Stout, Jimmy Booth, Tim Broyles and Johnny Slagle. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cherokee Cemetery Fund % Geraldine Greenwell, 507 Meadow Brook Ave., Jonesborough, Tn. 37659 or the Emmer Cemetery $ Joe Carr, 174 Mays Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Friends may visit with the family at his residence or the residence of his sister Bonnie Stout, 300 Allen Avenue, Elizabethton. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 11:20 a.m. Saturday to go to the cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Everett Canary Jennings, Jr.. Everett (son of Everett Canary Jennings, Sr. and Lula Pearl White) was born on 20 Mar 1929 in , Wise County, Virginia, ; died on 17 Nov 2002; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(July 23, 1933 – May 16, 2018)
Bonnie Ann Hicks-Stout went home to be with the Lord, May 16, 2018.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Elizabethton.
She was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Wilson; her husband, Coach Harold Stout; her mother, Ida Ellis Hicks; her father, Charles Garfield Hicks; two sisters, Pauline and Florence; and two brothers, James and Albert.
She is survived by her brothers, Harold Hicks of Elizabethton and Bobbie Jack Hicks (Shirley) of Hampton; her sister-in-law, Sue Hicks; her daughters, Donna Hayes of Nashville, Dena Wilson of Elizabethton, and Paulette Davis (John) of Elizabethton; her step-children, Tony Stout (Lisa) of Bluffton, S.C., and Anlyn Hughes (John) of Springfield; her grandchildren, Landon Chambers (Kristen), Ashly Difatta (Antonio), Corey Whitehead (Beth), and Bruce Perry (Brittany); her step-grandchildren, Kendall Stout and Kailee Stout; her great-grandchildren, Dylan Chambers, Jada and Dylan Whitehead and Antonio Difatta. The family extends special thanks to her dear friend, Sharran Davis.
A celebration of life service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 1114 Broad Street, Elizabethton, Tenn., on Saturday, May 19, at 3 p.m. The family will receive visitation at the home, 300 Allen Avenue, Elizabethton, Tenn., anytime. Pastor Travis Tyler and Pastor Scott Fisher will be officiating with music under the direction of Ray Don Markland.

Bonnie married Harold Stout about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harold (son of John Edwards Stout and Lela D. Shoun) was born about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Harold Dean Hicks, 83, Elizabethton, died peacefully and entered heaven to join his beloved friends and family who preceded him in death, on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charles Garfield and Ida Belle Ellis Hicks.
Harold was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and a retired employee of Dixie Battery. He was a member of Borderview Christian Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Pauline Elliott, Florence Jennings and Bonnie Stout, and two brothers, James Hicks and Albert Hicks.
Harold was the family historian, genealogist, and comedian. He had a memory that was razor sharp. Friends and family enjoyed his many tales of growing up in Tin Can Hollow in Elizabethton. He welcomed all who visited his cozy home with a “look who is coming there, get in this house.” He enjoyed reminiscing with his visitors and filling in the gaps of their fading memories.
He is one of a generation who remained true to his roots and valued his history and his family and friends.
Survivors include a brother, Bob Hicks and companion, Carolyn Dail, Knoxville. He was a beloved uncle to several nieces and nephews; was surrogate father to many.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 11, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Scott Fisher, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by the Borderview Christian Church. Honorary pallbearers will be his church family, the Harmony Baptist Church Family and his many many friends. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Emmert Cemetery.

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Betty (Moore) Pritchard, 89, of Elizabethton, Tenn., was welcomed home into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Betty was born in Elizabethton to the late Rondy and Callie (Ellis) Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Landon Pritchard; her brother, RJ Moore; and grandmother, Bettie Moore. Betty loved people, entertaining at family gatherings and most of all the Lord and her family. She was a people person that was born with the gift of hospitality and was very generous and loving. Betty was also a hard worker and had milked cows on her family farm – Moore’s Dairy – for more than 25 years and drove a tractor-trailer for more than 20 years. She was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church in Stoney Creek and served as the organist there for many years, sang in the church choir and was part of a trio years ago. Most of all Betty loved her family and cooking for them, making cakes, hosting parties, playing Bingo and playing with her cats. Those left to cherish and remember Betty include her daughters, Nancy (Barry) Taylor, Karen (David) Calloway and Tracy (Alan) Shepard; her grandchildren, Jack (Jodi) Buckles, Misty (Aaron) Lloyd, Jamie (Jared) Garfield, Alan (Tristyl) Shepard Jr. and Rhonda (Andy) Blevins; her great-grandchildren, Madisyn (Josiah), Brayden, Jackson, Carson, Alexis, Camden, Karlee, Bryson, Thomas, Kristen, Mason and Spenser; and a very special friend, Sue Bowers. Several other extended family members that will miss Betty also survive. A celebration of Betty’s life will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Dr. Dennis Deese officiating. A eulogy will be given by Betty’s great-granddaughter, Madisyn Cannon. Special music will be provided by Sue Bowers and Patty Hodge. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 10, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Lenny Smith officiating. Active pallbearers will be Aaron Lloyd, Bryson Lloyd, Alan Shepard Jr., Thomas Shepard, Jack Buckles, Brayden Buckles, Jackson Buckles and Carson Buckles. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Miller, Scott Fletcher, Bobby Miller, Gary Clemons and Steve Williams.

Family/Spouse: Landon Pritchard. Landon (son of Omer Pritchard and Living) was born on 28 May 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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Nancy Kathryn Ellis, 70, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at her residence. She was born September 1, 1948 in Elizabethton.
Nancy was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and East Tennessee State University. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Ellis.
Survivors include her mother, Iris Jenkins Ellis; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Mike Melton; her nephews, Vance and Dan Melton; several cousins; and many beloved friends.
It was her wish to be cremated and no services are planned.

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ELIZABETHTON - Ann Ellis Melton, 65, Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 10, 1955 in Elizabethton. She was a 1973 graduate of Elizabethton High School and East Tennessee State University where she was an Art Major. She was a homemaker and prior to that she was an employee of the Carter County Health Department. Barbara was a happy member of Immanuel Baptist Church She was preceded in death by her father: Jack Ellis and a sister: Nancy Ellis.

Survivors include her husband of 34 years: Mike Melton. Two Sons: Vance Tipton Melton and Daniel Taylor Melton. Her Mother: Iris Jenkins Ellis. Her special cousins and very close friends: Hester Honeycutt, Katherine Ellis, Lou Ellis, Wayne Jenkins, Patty Smith Humphrey, Danny “Pert” Jenkins, Doug Ellis, Jackie Roke and other special cousins.

A Service to Celebrate the life of Barbara Melton will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Travis Biller and Pastor Carroll Melton officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Tommy & Susan Rhodes. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday will be: Mike Melton, Vance Melton, Marc Keene, Jeff Shell, Chris Stanbery and Chris Cornett.

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JOHNSON CITY - William D. "Bill" Howell, Jr., 80, Johnson City, passed away, Friday, February 17, 2017 at NHC Health Care. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late William D. Howell, Sr. and Ruth Carter Howell.

Bill was a past Master Mason with the Watauga Lodge # 622 and a York Rite Shriner. He was a member of the Watauga Campers and Hikers Association. Bill enjoyed traveling with his friends in the Model "A" restorers club. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he became friends with everyone on his route. Following retirement, Bill spent most of his time at the beach in South Carolina until he had to return home due to illness.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of fifty four years, Rose Ann Nave Howell, his brother Alan Howell and his wife Mary Ann, niece, Hannah Howell, nephew, Ritchie Howell, great-niece, Mariah Ann Howell, several other loving family members and friends also survive.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 19, 2017 in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services Johnson City. The family will greet friends to share memories from 12:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home. A Graveside and Committal Service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be chosen from family and friends.

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On Thursday, December 30, Alan Howell, loving husband and father of two children and two grandchildren passed away at the age of 72. Alan was born on May 14, 1949 in Carter County TN to William “Dottie” and Ruth Carter Howell. He was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. He received a degree in Human Resources from Steed College in 1973. On January 5, 1980, he married Mary Ann Looney Howell. They raised one daughter, Hannah; a son, Richie; and a granddaughter, Mariah.
Alan worked in the restaurant business most of his life. He was most known for Dixie Barbeque, the restaurant that he created and loved. Alan knew no strangers, was fortunate to have good employees and customers, and looked forward to each day at work. In addition to Alan and the food, customers enjoyed listening to beach music and watching Andy Griffith.
For many years, Alan enjoyed sailing trips to far-flung locales with his too numerous to name friends. Not only was Alan not afraid to let people know he was a proud liberal Democrat, in 2006 he ran for the First District of Tennessee US Congress seat. Above everything else, Alan was a kind, loving father and husband; a wise teacher; and a fun-loving pleasant man who loved life.
Alan is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bill Howell. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Looney Howell, his daughter Hannah Howell, and his son Richard Alan “Richie” Howell Jr. He has two grandchildren, Mariah Howell of Johnson City and Christian Howell of Honolulu HI. His sister-in-law Rose Ann Howell and several cousins also survive.
Special thanks to Caris Healthcare, Justin Taylor, Carrie Weiss, and Megan Long.
There will be a private entombment in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers are former employees of Dixie Barbeque.

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ALPHARETTA, GA — Landon "David" Chambers III, age 66, died at his home in Alpharetta, Georgia after a short illness with pancreatic cancer.

David was born and raised in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Martha Thomas Chambers and the late L. D. Chambers Jr. He graduated from Elizabethton High School and attended East Tennessee State University and Lincoln Memorial University.

He served in the United States Army in Germany and Korea in the late 1960's.

He had an accomplished career as a construction superintendent in commercial building and restoration in Charlotte, NC, Orlando and Lake Worth, Florida.

Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Bowman Chambers of Elizabethton, Tennessee; and four children, Landon Chambers IV of Nashville, Tennessee, Colby Lane Chambers of New York City, NY, Darrin M. Chambers of Orlando, Florida, and Katie Chambers, a graduating senior at the University of Alabama; two grandchildren, Dylan Chambers, son of Landon and Kristen Chambers, and Anabelle Chambers, daughter of Darrin Chambers. In addition, two sisters, Suzanne (Greg) Zaremba of Richmond, Virginia and Leigh McKeehan (John) of Elizabethton, Tennessee; one brother, Edward (Tonya) Chambers of Woodstock, Illinois; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father and one brother Joel Chambers.

There will be a private service held for family and close friends Monday at Mountain Home Veterans Cemetery.

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David Gene Andes, 61, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at his residence.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charles and Ida Ellis Andes.
David was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended ETSU. He was employed at Snap-on Tools. David was a member and Leading Knight of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge #1847. He attended Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church. His hobbies were fishing and golf.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Mark and Eddie Andes, and a sister, Barbara Hunter.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry McGowan Napier; three step-children, Jeremy Napier, Mark (Jessica) Napier and Jessica (Joseph) Carey; 11 grandchildren; his best friend, golfing and fishing buddy, Clarence Perry; and a nephew, Charles Andes.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, March 27, in the Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Fleanor officiating. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, will be Jeremy Napier, Joseph Carey, Mark Napier, Kevin Lipford, Clarence Perry and Michael Perry. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge #1847 and employees of Snap-on Tools. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the staff of Amedisys Hospice, the staff of Indian Path Cancer Center, the staff of Holston Valley Cancer Center and members of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge.

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Wayne Edward Stout, age 70, passed away on Saturday August 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was of the Church of Christ faith and attended East Unaka COC in Johnson City as a child. He graduated East Tennessee State University and received a Bachelor's degree in 1973. He had an extensive career in sales and service in several industries. He especially enjoyed buying and selling real estate, but his true passion was in cars. He spent 35 wonderful years with his wife and best friend. Together they enjoyed skiing, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. Even with all the trials that come along with being ill, Ed continued to put his family and friends first. A deep thinker, and true jack of all trades, he loved helping people (and animals) solve whatever problems came their way.

Ed was preceded in death by his father, Carriger William (Shag) Stout and mother, Martha Eleanor Hendrix Stout. He is survived by his wife, Janis Hornbeck Stout; children, Angela Stout Harris, Aaron Edward Stout, and Bryan Edward Paylor (Megan); grandchildren, Nelson, Shelby and Lacey Harris; brother, Ronald W. Stout, Sr (Janet); brother-in-law, Gary Hornbeck (Jeanne); nieces and nephews, Joie Bonds (Lincoln), Ronald Stout Jr., and Andee Stout Garrison (Sean), Julia Chavez (Frank), Christa Tackett (AJ), Nicholas Hornbeck (Brooke); several grand-nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends.

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JONESBOROUGH - Corine Phillips, 82, Jonesborough formerly of Elizabethton passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James & Lucy Ruth Holly Buckles. She was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. Corine was a retired Sales Lady at Sears having worked there for over 20 years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Elizabethton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years J.D. Phillips and a brother: Patrick Buckles.

Survivors include her sister & brother-in-law: Roberta & Bob Hughes, Elizabethton. Her sister-in-law: Debbie Buckles, Elizabethton. Several cousins including a special cousin, Natasha Brumit and her children Harper & Wyatt.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Gerald Holly, Minister officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday to go to the cemetery.

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