William B. Campbell

William married Ann Pierce about 1867 in , , Tennessee, . Ann was born on 10 Dec 1836 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Feb 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arzilla married William M. Andrews on 4 Dec 1887 in , , Tennessee, . William (son of Calvin T. Andrews and Dianna Adelaide Greenwell) was born in Mar 1867 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died about 1936 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wheeler married Elizabeth Mary Finney on 24 May 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Elizabeth (daughter of George Washington Finney and Elizabeth L. Hollyfield) was born on 29 Apr 1901 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 6 Apr 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nettie married Harven Earl Tester on 10 Mar 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harven (son of Eli Finley Tester and Sarah Camoline Presnell) was born on 26 Jun 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Apr 1995 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Walter France Andrews, Sr., age 92 of Hampton, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born in Butler, TN on June 22, 1930 to the late Wheeler and Elizabeth Finney Andrews. Walter was raised in the Cobbs Creek and Bunton Town communities.

In 1955 he married Betty ‘Noletta’ Campbell and began 67 years of marriage and family. He found work in Akron, OH with Akron Plating Company. After seven years in Ohio, he returned his family “home” to Tennessee where they settled in Hampton. Walter worked for Wright and Lopez Construction, Hanley Structures and North American Rayon. In the late 1970’s he began working for East Tennessee State University in Facilities. Over twenty years he worked as a carpenter, plumber and painter. He enjoyed his work at ETSU and made many friends across campus. His three daughters, also ETSU employees, are still met with the question, “How’s your Dad?”

Walter loved golf and was always the team designated putter. He taught his sons the game and loved traveling to Myrtle Beach with them and a host of friends for friendly weekend tournaments. These men loved Walter, and everyone wanted “Pappy” on their team.

As a child, Walter attended many singing schools and learned the shape note method of music. He became a tenor signer at a young age. Later he became a great bass singer and sang with several local gospel groups and friends including Gib Hardin and Mack Holloway. He was song leader at Pearce Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, where he was a member, for many years.

In addition to his wife, Walter is survived by daughters Theresa Marlow, Johnson City, Patti Marlow (Randy) Elizabethton, Robin Grindstaff (Edward) Elizabethton; sons Jeff Andrews (Cindy Hopson) Johnson City, Walter Andrews, Jr (Karla) Hampton. His greatest joys were his ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers James and Lloyd ‘Pete’ Andrews of Elizabethton; brother-in-law Bearl Campbell (Pat) Butler, sister-in-law Brenda Schenck (Don) Johnson City, several nieces and nephews and many friends.

Beloved son, Robert Paul Andrews, proceeded Walter in death on September 18, 2022. In addition to his parents, Walter was also proceeded in death by brothers, Perry, D.L. and Claude Andrews and sisters Maude Cummins, Tudy Wallace, Mary Cable and Ruth Andrews.

Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Abundant Christian Living Community for the wonderful care they gave our husband and father during his brief stay.

Walter was a solid citizen, hard worker and a great Dad. He enjoyed life. He will be greatly missed but we know that he and Robert are now rejoicing in Heaven.

A celebration of life service for Walter France Andrews, Sr. will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Greg Largent officiating. A eulogy will be offered by his son, Jeff Andrews. Music will be under the direction of his granddaughter, Tanika Hardin. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Andrews Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be sons and grandsons.

Walter married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Harvey Tester, age 85, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 in the Johnson City Medical Center following a sudden illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Earl and Nettie Andrews Tester. Mr. Tester worked for thirty-two years as a maintenance supervisor at Great Lakes Research Corporation. He was a member of Elk River Baptist Church and attended Doe River Baptist Church. Mr. Tester was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He loved country and bluegrass music and performed with several local bands by playing guitar and singing. He also loved animals, especially dogs, and was currently serving as the president of the Carter County Humane Society.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Tester; an infant sister and his step-mother, Nattie Tester. Survivors include his wife, Stella Main Tester, of the Home; a daughter, Penny White and husband Robert, Elizabethton; three step-grandchildren, Candi Sieiro and husband Anthony, Greensboro, NC, Bobbi Rena Tittle, Johnson City and Michael White, Nashville; two step-great-grandchildren, Walt Tittle III and Lindsey Tittle, both of Johnson City and four sisters-in-law, RoseMary Tester, Ohio, Mary Jo Laws and husband H.D. "Sonny", Butler, Edith Finney, Elizabethton and Louise Main, Butler. His extended family, Larry and Janane Finney and Shane Smith, all of Elizabethton; special friends, Wade Ledford, Clinton "Cooter" Williams and many others and three dogs, Gracie, Sleepy and Parker also survive.

Funeral service for Mr. Harvey Tester will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 13, 2012 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. James Hawk officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Thursday prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 14, 2012 in Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Dewey married Estella Main on 4 Mar 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Estella (daughter of Parker G. Main and Nettie Cable) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]