Susan Carby

Susan married Lewis Porch about 1836 in North Carolina, , , . Lewis was born about 1812 in North Carolina, , , ; died after 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louisa married Andrew J. Treffenstead about 1862. Andrew (son of Christian Treffenstead and Mary "Polly" Grindstaff) was born on 10 Jan 1838 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fritts Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William Nathaniel Wilson on 21 Feb 1867 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . William (son of Lemuel Wilson and Rebecca Reece) was born about 1840 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 4 Jul 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Nathaniel D. H. Hodge on 7 Jul 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nathaniel was born on 14 Mar 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jan 1945 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Alexander L. Brewer on 10 Nov 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of Noah Patton and Anna Magdalena Dugger) was born in Apr 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Johnson County News," Thursday, January 23, 1947
DAVID FRITTS
David Fritts, aged 80, died at his home this morning after a short illness. For forty years he had been an active member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church of Doeville.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maggie Fritts of Doeville, and the following children: Austin Fritts, Kennewich, Wash.; Thos. Fritts, Jefferson City; Earl Fritts, Doeville; Robert Fritts, Butler; Mrs. Ollie Tester, Neva; Mrs. Susie Courtner, Doeville; Mrs. Mary Alice Stansberry, Neva; also the following brothers and sister: George Fritts, Neva; Wilburn Fritts, Butler; John Fritts, Doeville; Brownlow Fritts, Elizabethton; Mrs. Tilda Cable, Doeville; and twenty-seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the Rock Springs Baptist Church with Rev. J. J. Richardson of Butler, in charge. Neighbors will serve as pallbearers and flower bearers.

David married Margaret J. "Maggie" Church about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Harrison Henry Church and Delphia Trivette) was born about 1876 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 13 Apr 1952 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fritts Courtner Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Nettie Isabelle Lunceford on 25 Feb 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nettie (daughter of John W. Lunceford and Rebecca Ford) was born on 30 Oct 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 May 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Johnson County News," Thursday, October 19, 1950
JOHN FRITTS…
…77, died at his home at Doeville on Tuesday, Oct. 17. He was a member of Rock Springs Church there, and was native of Johnson county.
Survivors are the wife, Emiline, of Doeville; six sons, Warren and George of Doeville; Blaine and Jady of Elizabethton; Burlis of Roanoke, Va., and Ike of Grand View, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Gertrude McCloud and Mrs. Ada Morgan, both of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Jasper Laws of Carderview; 22 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Wilburn of Doeville, Brown of Elizabethton and George of Neva.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Rock Springs Church, with Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Fritts Cemetery.

John married Emeline L. Courtner on 17 May 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Emeline (daughter of James C. Courtner and Julia Ann Arnold) was born on 20 Mar 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Nov 1965 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, December 16, 1959
W. F. FRITTS...
... 84, died Friday night in Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, N. C., following a brief illness.
Fritts, a retired farmer was a member of the Dyson Grove Baptist Church, was a native of Johnson county.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Callis Shull Fritts; four sons, Oscar Fritts, Neva, Paul and Ed Fritts, Butler, and Joe Fritts, Detroit, Mich.; four daughters, Mrs. Mae Stout, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Goldie Ward, Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Lena Sufferfield[sic] and Mrs. Pansy Johnson, Detroit, Mich.; a brother, Brownlow Fritts of Elizabethton; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Sunday from the Dyson Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Wiley Ward and Rev. Keene Roark officiating. Interment was in the Moreland cemetery.

Wilburn married Callie Shull about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Callie (daughter of Nathaniel Canada Shull and Laura C. (Shull)) was born about 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1961. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Lutie Bell Hart on 3 Apr 1921 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Lutie (daughter of Wiliiam Robert Riley Hart and Dora B. Jones) was born on 12 Mar 1901 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died in Jul 1981. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, September 7, 1966
James Brewer. . .
James Brewer, age 76, Butler, Route 1, died at his home Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. after a long illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Alex and Susan Fritts Brewer. He was a retired merchant and farmer.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Myrele[sic] L. Brewer, Butler; two sons, Claude Brewer and Bill Brewer, both Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Grindstaff, Butler; one brother, John Brewer of Butler; five sisters, Mollie Brewer, Corsie Brewer, Mrs. C.B. Laws and Mrs. Minnie Potter all of Butler and Mrs. Edna Church of Neva; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from Rock Springs Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clyde Campbell and Rev. Roby Stout officiating. Burial was in Slemp Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Edd Lunceford, Robert Cable, Guy Campbell, Edd Fritts, Robert Fritts and Luke Morefield. Flowerbearers[sic] were ladies of the church and neighbors.

James married Myrtle Leola "Myrtie" Potter on 7 Sep 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Enoch Potter and Sarah Evaline Phillips) was born about 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1977 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hamilton Slemp Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Enoch Franklin Potter, Jr. about 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Enoch (son of Enoch Franklin Potter and Catherine Susannah Potter) was born on 22 Feb 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 26 Apr 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Michael Calvin Church. Michael (son of Jesse Calvin Church, Jr. and Catharine J. Fritts) was born on 31 Mar 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1962 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fritts Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, February 26, 1958
MRS. OLLIE FRITTS TESTER…
… 64, Neva, died Feb. 28, as the result of a car wreck.
She was a member of the Pleasant View Christian Church.
Survivors are four sons, Glenn of Shouns, Robert of Dalton, Ga., Howard of Elizabethton, and Paul of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Lucy Oliver and Mrs. Willene Phillips, both of Jonesboro, Mrs. Laura White of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Dorothy Wilson of Bristol; four brothers, Earl and Robert Fritts, both of Butler, Austin Fritts of Grandview, Wash., and Tom Fritts of Jefferson City; one sister, Mrs. Mary Alice Stansberry of Grandview, Wash.; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Rock Springs Baptist Church near Butler with Rev. D. S. Miller and Rev. Roby Stout officiating.
Burial was in Fritts Cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Olive married David Smith Tester about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Andrew J. Tester and Sarah Fine Forrester) was born in Jun 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Nov 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married William Clyde Courtner about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of James C. Courtner and Julia Ann Arnold) was born on 26 Mar 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 1995 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Donnie G. Elkins on 1 Aug 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Donnie (daughter of Elias Elkins and Etta M. "Ettie" Potter) was born on 22 Jan 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 2002 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Sarah Matheson about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of John Henry Matheson and Catharine Almera Stout) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Claude Emmert Grindstaff on 9 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Claude (son of Alexander Smith Grindstaff and Hanna Susan Dugger) was born on 3 Feb 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 1961 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ada married Mister Morgan about 1932. Mister was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jadie married Mildred Fay Robinson about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mildred (daughter of Emerald Garfield Robinson and Winnie Wildred Wilson) was born about 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aurthur married Mary Kate Dugger on 7 Jun 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Hiram Hunter Dugger and Barbara Elizabeth Keller) was born on 21 Aug 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 2009 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Hawkins County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burlis married Hazel McGinnis on 1 Oct 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hazel was born on 22 Apr 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Feb 2018 in Roanoke, , , Virginia; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Warren married Helen Ruth McCloud on 23 Dec 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Helen was born on 12 Sep 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Laura Louise Campbell on 29 Jan 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Laura (daughter of Burson Campbell and Tishia Grindstaff) was born on 29 Mar 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2008 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mae married Clyde Elbert Stout on 22 Jul 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of William E. Stout and Jennie Luna Morefield) was born on 11 Sep 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Apr 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret Anor Brewer. Margaret (daughter of Rudy Vannoy Brewer and Ettie Arvilla Minton) was born on 30 Sep 1923 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Jul 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ruby Grindstaff , age 92, of 919 Medical Park Drive, formerly from Butler, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012, after an extended illness. She was born December 4, 1919, to the late James and Myrtle Potter Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Grindstaff and by two brothers, Claude and Bill Brewer. Ruby was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed farming, raising cattle, and gardening.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Claude Brewer Jr., Geraldine Gentry, and James Brewer all of Butler, TN, Leola Watson of Carryville, TN; and one sister-in-law, Hartensia Brewer of Butler, also special friend, Richard Hagler of Mountain City.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Grindstaff were conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012, from the Eastside Memory Chapel of the Hux Lipford Funeral Home, with Reverend Leonard Fletcher officiating. Graveside service and burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Park. Family received friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to the funeral service. Pallbearers were Benny Stout, Dean Campbell, Tommy Poore, Richard Hagler, Blaine Branch, Charlie Mann, and Coty Brewer. At other times the family will receive friends at 725 Little Dry Run Rd. in Butler.

Ruby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Claude Brewer, age 86, of Butler, passed away on Saturday morning, November 27, 2010 at the Mountain City Care Center.

Claude was born September 11, 1924 in Johnson County to the late James and Myrtle Potter Brewer. He enjoyed hunting and farming. Claude was of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Brewer.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Hartensia DeLoach Brewer; daughters, Rosa Leola Watson of Caryville, TN and Geraldine Gentry and husband Jim of Butler; sons, James Brewer and wife Janie and Claude Brewer, Jr. and wife Sharon, both of Butler; sister, Ruby Grindstaff of Mountain City; grandchildren, Matthew Watson, Coty Brewer, Dalton Brewer, Tina Brewer, Earl Brewer, Robert Brewer, Christian Furchess, Cloy Furchess, Jonathan Furchess, Elizabeth Furchess, Judy Stout, Vance Gentry, Sharon Gentry and Loretta Gentry; several great grandchildren; and special friends, Johnny Tackett and Charlie Mann.

The family will receive friends at the home, 725 Little Dry Run Road, Butler, TN 37640.

It was Claude's wish to be cremated. There will be no public viewing or service at the funeral home. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Claude married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Monday, June 24, 1935
JAMES BREWER, JR.
James Brewer, Jr., eight-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Brewer, Butler, Tenn., died at a local hospital Sunday night at 10 o'clock, after a prolonged illness.
Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Arrangements will be in charge of the Hathaway Funeral Home.

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Irene Andrews of Elizabethton, TN entered her heavenly home on Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022. She passed away peacefully at the Hermitage Healthcare Facility where she had resided for the last few years. She was born on March 9, 1924, to Frank and Minnie Potter of Butler, TN. She married James "Hugh" Andrews in 1949 who was the love of her life and preceded her in death in 1986. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Bonnie Ward, Verdie Stanton, Maude Ward, Don Potter, JC Potter, and Kate Stanton.

She is survived by a brother, Boyd Potter of Delaware, her children, Naomi Henderson of Orlando, Florida, Leona Woodring, (Butch) of Chuckey, TN, Lois Carty and Alan Andrews of Elizabethton, TN, her beloved grandchildren, Thomas Geisler, Bo and Kyndall Henderson, Jeff Guinn, Justin Adams, Megan Renfro, and Kristina, Sadie and Ben Andrews. She had four great grandchildren, Nicholas and Eliana Guinn and Bracken and Addison Renfro. Her grandchildren were the absolute joy of her life and they all loved spending time with her. She is also survived by her dear friend, Billie Powell of Elizabethton.

Irene was a member of East Side Baptist Church where she especially loved and enjoyed her Sunday School Class. She was a friend to everyone, and she never met a stranger. She had a way of always making everyone feel extra special. Irene loved the outdoors which was obvious by her beautiful flowers and immaculate yard which she loved to work in.

She will be laid to rest at Dyson Grove Cemetery where a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Notes:

Buried:
Nellie Kate Potter Stanton, age 89, of Rogersville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence. Nellie was born on July 21, 1931 in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late Enoch Franklin “Frank” Potter and Minnie Brewer Potter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Robert J. Stanton on March 10, 2013; her sisters, Bonnie (Robert) Ward, Verdie (Carl) Stanton and Maude (Leon) Ward; her brothers, Don (Pearl) Potter and J.C. Potter; her sister-in-law, Edna Potter; and a brother-in-law, James Andrews.

Nellie accepted Christ as her Saviour at 12 years of age at Dyson Grove Baptist Church in Butler, Tennessee. After her marriage to Robert J. Stanton, she joined West View Baptist Church in Rogersville, Tennessee, which was her loving church family. Nellie had worked as a manager of a laundromat and will be very missed by all that knew her.

Those left to cherish Nellie’s many wonderful memories include two sons, Dr. Tom Stanton and his wife, Pat, Morristown; Tim Stanton and his wife Kim, Raleigh, NC; a sister, Irene Andrews, of Elizabethton; a brother, John B. Potter, of Wilmington, NC; granddaughters: Tenecia, Beth, Katy and Audrey; grandsons, Thomas Odom, Patrick (Katie), Philip (Jessica) and Nathan; great granddaughters: Olivia, Sophia, Mia and Norah; and great grandsons, Cooper, Colby and Noah; and her sister-in-law, Rosie Potter. Also, she leaves many nieces and nephews. Nellie loved every member of her family greatly.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Nellie Kate Potter Stanton was conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in the Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with her sons providing the eulogy.

Nellie married Robert J. Stanton about 1949. Robert (son of Thomas Arthur Stanton and Fannie B. Ward) was born on 26 Dec 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 2013 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ella Mae Hall. Ella (daughter of McKinley "Mack" Hall and Emma Mae Hammons) was born on 3 Jul 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1989 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in William M. Hammons Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Buried:
JONESBOROUGH - Dorothy Virginia Tester Wilson, 93, Jonesborough passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1928 in Mountain City to the late Smith & Ollie Fritts Tester. She had lived a number of years in Elizabethton before moving to Jonesborough in 2009 . She was retired from First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City as a Custodian. In earlier years she was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church, after moving to Jonesborough she become a member of West Hills Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Lucy Oliver and a brother: Paul Tester.
Survivors include her sister: Mary W. White. One Niece: Vickie Cloyd, One Nephew: Elijah Cloyd. Two Great Nieces Annie Cloyd and Breanna Cloyd. A special friend: Janet Karneck.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Daniel Shorder officiating. Active pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Thursday will be: Ray Oliver, Gene Hurt, Allen Hurt, Kenny Dickenson, Annie Cloyd and Elijah Cloud.

Notes:

Pansy Parlee Courtner, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 06, 2018 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on June 6, 1927 to the late Clyde and Susie Fritts Courtner. In addition to her parents, Pansy was preceded in death by daughter, Edith Poore; sister, Kate Courtner; brothers: Walt Courtner, Lloyd Courtner and Howard Courtner and great grandchild, Ronnie Clayton Mc-Call.

Prior to her declining health, Pansy enjoyed working in her garden and flower beds. She always loved to sit on her porch and enjoy the outdoors and visit with family and friends. She was a member of Dewey Christian Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her children: Barbara Gentry and special friend, Gerald, Jean Oliver, Rosa Gentry and husband Frankie, Kathy Courtner and Sanford Courtner; sister, Violet Phillips; brother, Clarence Courtner; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with grandson, Pastor Shannon Courtner officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law.

Notes:

Kate O. Courtner, age 81, of 955 R.D. Campbell Road, Butler, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was a daughter of the late Clyde Courtner who passed away in 1995 and her mother Susie Fritts Courtner who passed away in 1948. Ms. Courtner was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church.

She was a homemaker who loved gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers; Walt Courtner, Loyd Courtner, and Howard Courtner.

Survivors include: three sons: Marvin Courtner, of the Home, I.G. Courtner, Butler, Tennessee and Kenneth Courtner and wife Vickie, Mountain City, Tennessee. two sisters: Violet Phillips of Butler, Tennessee Parlee Courtner, Mountain City, Tennessee and a brother Clarence Courtner, of Mountain City, Tennessee; ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Kate will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017

in the Charles B. Hux Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home the family will receive friends from 6 until 7 prior to the funeral service, with Rev. Shannon Courtner officiating.

Pallbearers will be Donald Courtner, James Courtner, Tommy Courtner, and Eddie Dickens.

Graveside Service will be held Friday, December 15, 2017 at 2 pm. in the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Kate married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HAMPTON - Von Austin Fritts, 79, Hampton passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical after a brief illness.

A native of Butler, he was a son of the late Robert Lee & Donnie Elkins Fritts. Von was a retired employee of Nor-Well Company. He loved fishing and "Loafing" with his buddies.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years: Elsie Simerly Fritts. Two Children: James "Jim" Fritts & Wife Donna, Elizabethton and Reba Shreve & husband Gregory, Matthews, North Carolina. His Grandchildren: Robbie Fritts, Christopher Shreve , Whitney Shreve, Chris Fuller and wife Melissa and Robert Fuller. His Great Grandchildren: Dylan, Haylee, Alexis, Makenzie, Ashton and Chelsea Fuller. His brother: Harold Fritts and wife Priscilla, Alexandria, Virginia. His Sister: Mary Colbert, Butler. Also surviving are several nieces & nephews. Von's special friends: Karen Fisher, E.J. Blevins, Andy Arnett and Duck Stout.

A Service to celebrate the life of Von Fritts will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Terry Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees and former employees of Nor-Well Company, Boyd Smith, Richard Smith, Bobby Joe Taylor, Freddie Shreve and Dallas Richardson. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital and the 2500 Wing, Johnson City Medical Center. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. His body was given to Restore Life for research.

Vaughn married Elsa Reba Simerly about 1967. Elsa was born about 1940 in Boone County, , , West Virginia; died on 29 Mar 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Dorothy Mae Grindstaff Deloach, 79, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully at her home Friday morning, March 1, 2019 after an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Claude & Lillie Fritts Grindstaff. Dorothy was a graduate of Unaka High School. She had worked for the Blue Springs Utility District for a number of years and was a homemaker. She was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Carl Deloach, brothers: David (Dave) Grindstaff, Wes, Harold, and AB Grindstaff, her sisters: Ruby, Opel, Dimple and June.

Survivors include her daughter: Kathy Grindstaff of the home, special friend and caregiver, Joy Peterson also of the home. One sister: Josie Shook (Jack). One Brother: Elic Grindstaff. A special sister-in-law: Polly Grindstaff, several nieces and nephews also one special aunt: Una Glick of Delaware.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in the Grindstaff family cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday will be: David Grindstaff, David Gentry, Kenneth Jones, Harold Monteith, Brent Grindstaff, David Tolley and Randy Kirbo. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at her residence. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Amedisys Hospice and a special thanks to Emily White, Michelle Leatherwood, Michelle Mosley and Elaine Mottern.

Dorothy married Carl Edward DeLoach on 25 Dec 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carl (son of James Alfred DeLoach and Elizabeth Rebecca "Lizzie" Treadway) was born about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Feb 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edna Jean Lunceford, age 80, of 727 Sugar Hollow Road, Elizabethton, TN passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Fritts McCloud, and one daughter, Kathy Miller.

Edna enjoyed spending time gardening and canning. She especially enjoyed her time as a Pink Lady Volunteer at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

She was formally a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church since 1947.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, L.C. Lunceford; two daughters: Anita Vestal of Elizabethton, TN and Rita Southerland and husband Joe of Elizabethton, TN; two sons: Russ Lunceford of the home and Steve Lunceford and wife Stephanie of Elizabethton, TN; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one special great grandson Christopher Lee Sims; and several nieces, nephews and special friends, Robert Clark, Johnny Lovelace, Matthew Ainsworth and Brenda Vestal.

Services for Edna were held at the East Side Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Wilson officiating.

Graveside service and interment were at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 14, 2015 from Dyson Grove Cemetery.

Edna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Phyllis Davenport, age 75, of Elizabethton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2018 at her residence.

Phyllis was born in Butler, Tennessee to the late Jady and Faye Robinson Fritts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bobby Joe Davenport; two brothers, Malcolm Fritts and Kenneth Fritts; and a daughter, Kathy Davenport.

Phyllis was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who will be missed tremendously by all who knew her. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Richard Davenport, of Elizabethton; her daughter, Donna Royston and husband Danny, of Lake Wylie, SC; three grandchildren, Devin Trivette, Kayla Davenport and Bobby Davenport; her sister, Helen Huffine, of Elizabethton; and her special friend, Lee Hamm, of Elizabethton.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Phyllis Davenport will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. James Henson and Rev. Dean Smith, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Allen Smith, Bobby Davenport, Austin Jaynes, Jimmy Bowling, John Pansock and Gordon Nidiffer.

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Mitchel Lane Fritts, age 66, of 604 Bingham Street, Elizabethton, TN, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, August 19, 2016 at his residence. Mitchel was born in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late Warren and Helen Ruth McCloud Fritts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Emeline Fritts, from Mountain City; and his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Ida McCloud, from Elizabethton.

Mitchel retired from the City of Johnson City Water and Sewer Department. He was a member of Eastside Freewill Baptist church, where he was involved in the Food Pantry and Transportation Ministry. Mitchel was also a Reserve Police Officer for the City of Bluff City for 12 years. He enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles and camping and fishing.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 44 years, Nora Hardin Fritts, of the home; a son, Stacy Fritts, also of the home; a brother, Phil V. Fritts, of Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews; and his first cousins, Helen and Phyllis.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Mitchel Lane Fritts will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Monday, August 22, 2016 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Justin Deaton, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday.

The graveside service will follow at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Carr, Mike Tolbert, Jeff Arnold, Allen McCloud, and Matt Pollock. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Fair, Josh Fair, David Nelson, Cecil Nelson, Dick Mueller, and Lewis Winters.

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY — William Barton 'Bart' Fritts, age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Johnson County Community Hospital.

He was born on June 14, 1935 to the late Oscar and Nell Wagner Fritts.

In addition to his parents, Bart was preceded in death by his first wife, Teresa Fritts, and a brother, Glenn Fritts.

Bart was a former United States Postal Chief and was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

Bart is survived by his wife, Edith Fritts; daughter and son-in-law, Bernadette and Leon Humphrey of Watauga, TN; grandchildren: Robert McIntyre and wife Crystal, Tiffany Crawford and Leon Humphrey Jr., all of Elizabethton, TN and Vance Crawford and wife Jessica of Telford, TN, Virginia Andes of Greeneville, SC; great grandchildren: Dominic, Jaden, Jaren, Elijah, Brianna and Jacob Carter.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell and Pastor Norm Reece to officiate.

Graveside Service and Interment with Military Honors will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery and will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard, who will also be serving as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers are the men of John Payne's Sunday School Class: John Payne, Ray Payne, James Lefler, Sonny Roberts, Jim Vincill, Bob Miller, Jim Bishop, Farris Thomas, Pat Greene, Dannie Dunn, Blaine Stout, Tony Cardi, Carnis Crotty, Todd Grayson, Bruce Wilson and all of Bart's Hardee's Friends with whom he ate breakfast with and visited with every morning.

Notes:

Buried:
Paul Fritts, Jr. age 72, went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2021. He was a member of Limestone Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a trustee for many years. He was very active in the church helping with the youth, the high school Sunday School class, and annual Youth Retreats. He graduated from Johnson County High School in 1966. After graduation, Paul went to work for Pharmaseal Laboratory where he was a supervisor. Then he was called to serve his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty in the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star. Later, his work called him to be a supervisor of Environmental Services at the Veterans Hospital where he worked until his retirement. He loved fishing at the “BigRock,” UT football and helping “his boys.” Most of all he loved God’s word.
He was a very loving husband, father, and Papaw to his family. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Paul Fritts, Sr. and Laura Campbell Fritts; his sister, whom he loved very much, Betty Jo Bowers.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Bailey Fritts; two sons, Paul Steven Fritts and wife Scarlett and Brian David Fritts and wife Melissa; six grandchildren, Matthew, Jeremiah, Emily, Journee, Alexis and Nevaeh Fritts; Brother, whom he loved so much, Jim Fritts and wonderful in laws and their families, his loving Church family and friends, and special grand dog “Gizmo.”
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid for me a crown of righteousness. 1 Timothy 4: 7-8a.
The family would like to thank Ms. Kim Hoyle and Dr. Tumker and the caring staff of the TN Cancer Center for all their care. Dr. Tran and all the doctors and nurses who cared for him at Johnson City Medical Center.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 – 7 pm at Limestone Free Will Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 7 pm with Rev. David Reece, Rev. Tim Roach, Rev. Tim Broyles and Rev. Gary Gentry officiating.
Pallbearers are Larry McNeese, Patrick Phillips, Matthew Fritts, Jeremiah Fritts, Dennis Ledford, Roger Dickerson, Junior Fox, and Randy Bailey.
Honorary pallbearers are Jim Fritts, Gus Bowers, David Bailey and Charlie Phillips.
The graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 am at Limestone Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

Notes:

Buried:
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Lowell H. Stout, age 85, Jonesborough, completed his life Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Because of his belief in God and Jesus, we believe he will dwell in the Kingdom of God forever and ever.

He was born June 5, 1935 to the late Clyde and Mae Fritts Stout in Doeville, TN. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nadia Stout, and brother, Dr. Bill Stout.

After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Stavanger, Norway, a county he dearly loved. After serving his county, he was employed by Air Products in Bari, Italy. He returned to the United States and retired from the Bailey Co. in Piney Flats. He was a hardworking, dependable employee. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include a brother, Bobby Stout, Elizabethton; nephews, Bryon Stout, Elizabethton, Mike Stout, Charlotte, NC and Roger Stout, Athens, Alabama; and a niece, Cathy Stout, Denver, Colorado.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Noel, for the great home care and his long-time friends, Ben Clark, Ray Barcel, James Storey and Brandon Tittle.

Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 am Friday, February 26, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
It is with great sadness that the family of James “Rebel Jim” Brewer announces his passing on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence at age 57. He was born September 3, 1964 to the late Claude and Hartensia Brewer. He loved hunting and fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife Janie Brewer of the home; one daughter Jo Dawn Furchess; three sons: Charlie Mann, Dalton Brewer and Cody Brewer; two sisters: Leola Watson and Geraldine Gentry; one brother Junior Brewer; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Special friends “brother” and best friend Doug Arney, Johnny Tackett, Matthew Watson, Tommy Poore, Brad Dugger and special niece Judy Gentry Stout also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Hux & Lipford Funeral Home chapel with Shannon Courtner and Roy Wilson officiating. Eulogy will be given by Brad Dugger.

Notes:

Sandra Darlene Church Patrick, age 68 of Creston, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on March 15, 1951 in Neva Community, Johnson County, TN to the late John William Church and Ella Mae Hall Church. In addition to her parents Sandra was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Ann Reece.

She enjoyed crafts, sewing, bird watching, yard sales and especially gardening.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 51 years, James Earl Patrick, sons, Bill Patrick and Scott Patrick and wife Wendy, grandchildren, Donovan, Dalton, Alex and Isaac Patrick, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery (located on Little Laurel Road, Creston, NC) with Pastor Wade Huntsinger to officiate. Pallbearers will be Donovan Patrick, Dalton Patrick, Alex Patrick, Isaac Patrick, Chris Williams and Rick Williams.

Notes:

Kenneth W. "Jack" Courtner, age 62, of 357 Atwood Street, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday August 18,2018 at the Johnson County Community Hospital, Mountain City, TN. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Ralph Smith and Kate Fritts Courtner.

Those left to cherish Jack's memory are his loving wife, Vicky of the home, his daughter Marie Oates (Mike), 4 sons James Courtner (Angel), Donnie Courtner (Stephanie), Tommy Courtner (Amanda), and Kenneth Courtner Jr. all of Mountain City, TN, 2 brothers Isaac and Marvin Courtner of Butler, TN, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephew, special friends Eddie Dickens and the Charles Osborne family, and his loving dog and constant companion Lady.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Dickens, Clarence Courtner, Bobby Courtner, Edie Courtner, and Howard Courtner with honorary pallbearers being the men from Rocksprings Church of Christ.

The family will receive friends at the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 5pm – 7pm. Services will be conducted by Rev. Shannon Courtner on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 10:30am in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel with graveside services to follow at Rocksprings Baptist Church Cemetery in Butler, TN.

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY - Lt. Marvin K. Fritts, age 55, of 146 Butler Lane, Mountain City, TN passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center.

He was born January 7, 1961 to Kenneth Fritts and the late Carolyn Maiden.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by: grandparents, Dorothy Fritts-Hobson, John Milton Fritts, and Mae and Gene Brookshire.

Marvin served in the United States Marine Corp. and the Mountain City Police Department for 27 years. He enjoyed running, playing music, boxing, and spending time with his kids. He was a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. Marvin served as the D.A.R.E. Officer for several years and touched many lives by doing so.

He is survived by his father, Kenneth Fritts and wife Bobbie; step father, Al Maiden; his fiancé, Chelsea Thomas; his two wonderful children, Caleb Kenneth Fritts and Elizabeth Furches; two sisters, Belinda McCoy, Kim Garland and husband Robby; one brother, Stuart Fritts; and nieces and nephews, Laura Johnson, Julia Haston, Ryan Garland, Brooke Garland, Noah Garland, Allison Fritts, Sydney Fritts, Lilly Johnson, Dane Johnson,Raegan Johnson, Brayden Garland, and Olivia Garland.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July, 10, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., from the Johnson County High school Gymnasium with Mr. Dwayne Dickson officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside service and interment will follow from Sunset Memorial Park with Military Honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be: Roger Gentry, Ron Shupe, Ken Lane, Steve McEwen, Joey Norris, Denver Church, Ronnie Thomas, and Jesse Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Neaves, Troy Fritts, Dan Lipford, Chris Brown, Doug Fritts, and Jeff Shelton.