John M. Main

John married Emma H. Wagner on 12 Jan 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of Andrew C. Wagner and Helen Baker) was born in Apr 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Kelley Trivette on 23 Aug 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kelley (son of Lazarus Trivette and Mary Ann Greer) was born on 29 Mar 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Parker married Nettie Cable about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nettie (daughter of William Cable and Ella "Ellie" Anderson) was born in Mar 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died in France during WWI.

Joseph married Lona C. Ward on 24 Aug 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lona (daughter of Henry Taylor Ward and Cordelia C. Gregg) was born in Jul 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married Robert Franklin Smith on 27 Jan 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of William G. Brownlow Smith and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Matheson) was born on 11 Sep 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 May 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ivan married Agnes Delphia Sutherland about 1930. Agnes was born on 23 Apr 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Edith Finney, age 94, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late Parker G. and Nettie Cable Main and was born on February 11, 1925 in Butler, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer Finney and three brothers, Edgar "Bud" Main, W.K. "Bob" Main and Parker G. Main, Jr.

Edith was a happy and caring person who was always ready to help others in need. She was a long-time member of Sims Hill Christian Church who regularly attended all of the services and activities as long as her health permitted. She was also a member of the Carter County Humane Society for over twenty years.

Edith loved being a homemaker and was known for her cozy and inviting home that she always enjoyed decorating for the holidays. She loved gardening and was proud of preserving the vegetables that she had grown. She was blessed to have many friends and enjoyed life.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sisters, Stella Tester of Elizabethton and Mary Jo Laws of Butler; a niece, Penny White of Elizabethton; a nephew, Larry Finney of Elizabethton; special friends and relatives including: Peggy Davenport, Shelia Woods, Mack and Linda Henry, Bill and Sharron Hampton and other nieces, nephews and cousins who were all special to Edith.

A service to celebrate the life of Edith Finney will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Brett Jones, Minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Sheila Woods. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, prior to the funeral service.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Whitehead Cemetery in Butler. Active pallbearers will be selected from the men of Sims Hill Christian Church.

Edith married Delmer Finney about 1943 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Delmer (son of James Garfield Finney and Ida Belle Bailey) was born on 12 Jun 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edgar married Louise Moody about 1948. Louise (daughter of Dallas Lionel Moody and Matha J. White) was born on 10 Oct 1930 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Jul 2014 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estella married Dewey Harvey Tester on 4 Mar 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dewey (son of Harven Earl Tester and Nettie Andrews) was born on 18 Nov 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Dec 2012 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Jo Laws, 86, Butler, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jo was the daughter of the late P.G. and Nettie Cable Main. She worked as a homemaker, caregiver and her favorite job as the “Chef” at Toddler Time Daycare. Mary Jo was a very loving and giving person who made sure her children and grandchildren were taken care of before herself. She loved flowers and animals, especially her ducks, Bob and Sally. She was a member of Elk River Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Haskel “Sonny” Laws; two sisters, Edith Finney and Stella Tester; three brothers, Bud, Bob and P.G. Jr. (June); and son-in-law, Roger Woods. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon (Wes) Asher, Sheila Woods and Sonya Hardin; five grandchildren, Brandy Trivett (James), Kristal (Greg) Andrews, Samantha (Josh) Hinson, D.J. (Whitney) Oliver and John Wesley Hardin II; 12 great-grandchildren, Jared, Bryceon (Bella) and Chayse Andrews, Hannah (Caleb) and Dylan Trivett, Kaleigh (Timmy) Hodge, Shaelynn Meyer, Ella, Bubba and Sophia Hinson, Samson and Scarlet Oliver; one great-great-grandchild, Brentlee Jones; a special brother-in-law, Buddy Laws (Loretta); a special niece, Penny Sue White; a very special son-in-law, Greg Trivett; three special bonus grandchildren, Preston Tolliver, Bailey and Laken Johnson; and many special people that knew her as “MawMaw.” Mary Jo also had many special friends including her lifelong best friends, Jo Burchett and Sandy Blevins. A service to celebrate the life of Mary Jo will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Brian Cable officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the Lakeview Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, will be Greg Andrews, Greg Trivett, Jared Andrews, Bryceon Andrews, Dylan Trivett, Wesley Hardin, Caleb Jones, D.J. Oliver, James Johnson and Josh Hinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Chayse Andrews, Wes Asher and Preston Tolliver.

Read more at: https://www.elizabethton.com/2023/04/24/mary-jo-laws/

Mary married Haskel Douglas "Sonny Boy" Laws about 1963 in , , Tennessee, . Haskel (son of Haskel Warren Laws and Marie Saville) was born about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Lillian Maurine Smith Cutlip,101, Hampton, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in the Hermitage Health Center. A native of Carter County, (Fish Springs Community) she was a daughter of the late Frank & Sallie Main Smith. Mrs. Cutlip attended Watauga Academy, Butler. She was employed as a LPN at the former Carter County Memorial Hospital for several years. She was a member of the Daughters of The American Revolution, a member of the Hampton Eastern Star and a member of Rittertown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Edward Cutlip, December 20, 2000, by two daughters: Ranell Orfield and Shonette Tolley , three brothers: Brown, Bud & W.K. Smith and three sisters: Jean Morris, Letta Walker and Virginia Greene and One Great Granddaughter.

Survivors include one Son & daughter-in-law: Charles & JoAnn Cutlip, Mountain City. One Sister: Doris Troutman, Hampton. Two Sons-In-Law: Gene Orfield and Herman Tolley. Her Grandchildren: Kim Hampton and husband Donnie, Gary Orfield, Keith, Patty and Leon Tolley and wife Rebecca. Her Great Grandchildren: Logan Hampton, Tracy Guy & husband Jeff, Jackie, Shelby and Conner Orfield. Her Great Great Grandchildren: Lane & Timber Shaw, R.J., Mitchell and Ezra Tolley, Jeffery, River & Rudy Guy. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Stout and Dr. Mike McNutt officiating. Interment will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Music will be provided by Joe Simcox. Active Pallbearers will be: Keith & Leon Tolley, Gary Orfield, Lane & Timber Shaw, Louie Greene, Jeff Guy and Garry Smith. The family would like to express a special "Thanks" to the Staff of Hermitage Health Center and Caris Health Care. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Friends may visit with her son Charles Cutlip at anytime.

Lillian married Frank Edward Cutlip about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born on 19 Jul 1912 in West Virginia, , , ; died on 20 Dec 2000 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Doris Troutman, 88, of Hampton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 10, 2018, from Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Doris was born in Carter County to the late Frank and Sallie Main Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Guy Troutman, and several brothers and sisters.
Doris was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Rittertown Baptist Church where she was the choir director for over 30 years. Doris was a member of Eastern Star and enjoyed genealogy and loved singing praises to the Lord.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Anthony Troutman and wife Debbie of Hampton; two granddaughters, Allison and Cyndie and her husband Travis; and five great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Doris Troutman will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 13, at Rittertown Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Stout officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2 until 3:30 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Rittertown Baptist Church Building Fund, 822 Rittertown Road, Hampton, TN 37658. The family would like to thank the staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton for the love and care shown to Doris during her illness.

Deloris married Guy N. Troutman on 24 Nov 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Guy (son of Hezekiah T. "Hezzie" Troutman and Delia Heaton) was born about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jul 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gary Norman Trivett, "Lum-Gum", husband, father and ABSOLUTE BEST "PAW" to his grandbabies, entered into perfect peace on Sunday, October 1, 2017 as he succumbed to his battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's as a result of exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

Those left to treasure his memory are his wife and ever-present Caregiver of 49 years, Freada, his daughters, Tracie Percell and husband, Troy, Jonesborough and Brittney Campbell and husband, Alex, Hampton. Four Grandchildren, Taylor and Tristan Michael Percell and Braylon and Brogen Campbell, and 1 Great Granddaughter, Teagan Percell. One brother, Johnnie Trivett and wife Lois, Kingston, two sisters: Gaynell Ilar, Kingston, and Peggy Marlene Tolley and husband Keith, Elizabethton, In addition several nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan Carl and Agnes Delphia Sutherland Trivett, and a sister, Nadine Campbell.

Gary was a Graduate of Hampton High School, Sergeant in U.S. ARMY, Reserve Deputy at Carter County Sherriff's Department and retired from the Carter County School system as a Teacher from HHS in 2008.

Gary was an avid fisherman, loved fast cars, including his NOVA, and had a caring and compassionate heart, but most of all LOVED and enjoyed being "Paw" to Taylor, Michael, Braylon, Brogen and Teagan.

He spent time camping at Roan Mountain State Park with his "Camping Buddies". He was a Member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church

Special Friends and thanks to Herm Tolley, Johnny Ramsey, Jerry Bowers, Bobby Stout, and Monroe Stevens. A note of thanks to his dedicated caregiving team: Dr. Bocclarosa, The Adult Day Center, In Home Services, VA Medical Center and the VA CLC.

A celebration of Gary's life will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. with a celebration of life service beginning at 7 p.m. Pastor Mark Fowler and Bro. Bobby Stout will be officiating. Music will be by Pastor Craig Ponder and Bobby McGee.

Pallbearers will be Troy Percell, Alex Campbell, Michael Percell, Braylon Campbell, Brogen Campbell and Brandon Oliver.

Interment will be at Happy Valley Memorial Park on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 11 a.m.

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HAMPTON - Shonette Mardell Tolley, age 81, of Hampton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 24, 2016. She was born January 19, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to Frank & Lillian Cutlip.

Shonette was a graduate of Hampton High School and was retired from the United States Postal Service. She was an active member of Rittertown Baptist Church where she had served as Minister of Music for many years.

Mrs. Tolley was preceded in death by her father, Frank Cutlip; her sister Rannell Orefield and her granddaughter, Amber Shaw Calhoun.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Herman Tolley; her mother, Lillian Cutlip; sons, Keith and Leon (Rebecca) and daughter, Patty; granddaughters, Tracy Guy (Jeff) and Tammy Jordan; grandsons, Mitchell, R.J. and Ezra; great-grandchildren, Lane and Timber Shaw, Jeffrey, River and Rudy Guy, brother, Charles Cut lip (JoAnn); and special friends, Garry Smith and Shrill Davis and Simon.

The family would like to offer special Thank You to Mrs. Tolley's hospice nurses, Ivy, Ruby, Becky & Pam and Dr. Chakraborty and his staff.

A service to honor the life of Shonette Tolley will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Ritter town Baptist Church in Hampton with the Rev. Richard Stout officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. with the service following at 6 p.m. The graveside service and interment will be held immediately following the service at the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be: Keith Tolley, Leon Tolley, Line Shaw, Timber Shaw, Gary Smith and Jeff Gary. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Cutlip, Albert Ellison, Louie Greene, Tom Little, Gene Orefield and Gary Trivet.

Shonette married Herman Tolley on 3 Jun 1952 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Herman (son of Charlie Tolley and Lockie Evelyn Hilmon) was born on 27 Oct 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 2023 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]