Litha Emeline Whaley

Litha married Felix Lipford on 15 Sep 1861. Felix (son of Anthony Lipford and Anny C. Adkins) was born on 13 Dec 1836 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 11 Dec 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Isaac Matthias Heaton on 3 Sep 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of John William Heaton and Catharine Berry "Katie" Van Huss) was born on 25 Nov 1850 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Feb 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

Joseph married Mary K. McCloud about 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of James McCloud and Mary Walker) was born on 6 Jun 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jan 1964 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, , Rhea County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Johnson County News, Mountain City, Thursday, Sept. 9, 1948, page 4

ARCH LIPFORD, age 72, of route 3, Carderview, died Thursday at 240 p.m. at
his residence after a lingering illness.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lily LEACH of Elizabethton, Mrs.
Reece KYTE and Mrs. Clayte GREEN of Butler; three sons, Fred Lipford of
Butler, Jesse and Homer Lipford of Elizabethton; three sistes, Mrs. A. K.
HEATON and Mrs. John HARDIN of Elizabethton, and Mrs. D. A. COCHRANE of
Kingsport.

The funeral was held Saturday at 230 p.m. from the Cobbs Creek Baptist
Church in Carderview, with the Rev. Clarence L. Nelson officiating. Burial
was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Archibald married Lutitia 'Tisha' Sluder about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lutitia (daughter of David Sluder and Joicy Graybeal) was born on 10 Aug 1880; died on 31 Aug 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Etta married Andrew Kenida Fuson Heaton about 1904. Andrew (son of Isaac Matthias Heaton and Catharine Treadway) was born in Mar 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 1961 in Jefferson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Isaac Newton Campbell on 12 May 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of William J. Campbell and Martha A. Carden) was born on 25 Jul 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Feb 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Jimmy Dale Lipford, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.
Mr. Lipford was born in Butler, TN on October 27, 1934. He lived most of his life in Carter County. Most will remember his ownership of several service stations and his many friends associated with drag racing and participation in Rod Runs. He and his brother Howard built most of the homes in Crowe Bottom in the Valley Forge Community.
He loved the Tennessee Vols and spending time with his grandchildren. He attended First Freewill Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents (Oscar and Lucy Matherly Lipford), he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, (Patricia Rose Lipford), and his brothers, (Howard and Ray). Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Pilkington (and husband, John) and Stephanie Nave (and her husband, Kenneth), and his sister, Charlotte Williams, a niece, (Betty Jo Greene), and his grandchildren, who were the loves of his life, (Matt and Conner Nave). Several other nieces and nephews also survive.
A visitation period will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A service to honor the life of Mr. Lipford will be conducted at 7:00 PM following the visitation on Tuesday. Rev. Nathan Jennings and Rev. Jack Lloyd will officiate and music will be provided by Grady and Alicia Holder.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Johnny Honeycutt, Danny Williams, Dennis Berry, Doug Deloach, Tony Greene, Joe Hyder, and Edwin Alexander. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Lipford, Steve Sorrell, Dr. David Fenner, and Bob Strickland. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

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

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

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

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

James married Addie Lee Crow on 15 Jul 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Addie (daughter of Alexander S. Crow and Ritte T. Lyon) was born about 1905 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Gladys Rebecca Collins about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gladys (daughter of Granville Cameron "Doc" Collins and Sarah "Sallie" Williams) was born on 14 Oct 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Siam, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mae Deloach
11/01/99

Mrs. Mae Deloach, 93, 413 Peachtree Lane, Elizabethton, died Friday, October 29, 1999, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness.

Mrs. Deloach was a native of Johnson County and a daughter of the late Arch and Tish Sluder Lipford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Deloach, in 1973, a daughter, Julie Carr, a son, Herbert Deloach, two grandsons, five brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Deloach had lived most of her life in Carter County. She was a member of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Ruby Morton, Lula Bell Frazier and Joan Jarrett, all of Elizabethton, and Betty Stevens, Hampton; two sons, Buddy Deloach and Clif Deloach, both of Elizabethton; and one sister, Beulah Kyte, Butler. Sixteen grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Roxie married William DeLoach on 17 Nov 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of James L. DeLoach and Emeline DeLoach) was born on 2 Mar 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Sep 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cassie married Clayton Greene on 8 Feb 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clayton (son of Jacob Lee Greene and Polly Lunsford) was born on 12 Dec 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Nov 1957 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Beulah Lee Lipford Kyte, 87, Butler, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, October 3, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family. A native of Butler, she was a daughter of the late Archiebald and Latitia Sluder Lipford. She was a retired employee of Timberland Boot Manufacturing Company, Mountain City. Beulah loved her family, loved to quilt and work in her garden. She was a member of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church and the Sanctuary Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Haskiel Reece Kyte, August 21, 2001; by three brothers: Jess, Homer and Fred Lipford; Two Sisters: Cassie Green and Mae Deloach; and by three infant brothers and three infant sisters. Survivors include her children: Barbara Kyte "B.K." McCloud and her husband, Jim, Oxford, North Carolina, Garry G. Kyte and wife, Barbara, Butler, and Nyoka Kyte Weaver and her husband, Melvin, Butler; One Grandson: Alan Todd Kyte; Several Nieces & Nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2013, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Alan Koch officiating. Interment will follow in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Mountain States Hospice and Ivey Tester for their excellent care of our mother. Friends may also visit with the family at the residence.

Beula married Haskiel Reece Kyte on 27 Dec 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Haskiel (son of William G. Kite and Margaret E. "Minnie" Maggie" Stalcup) was born on 29 Oct 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 2001 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilma married William Carl Bowers on 12 May 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Horace Taylor Bowers and Living) was born on 27 Jan 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kenneth D. Campbell, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 08, 2018. He was born on July 10, 1937 to the late Isaac Newton Campbell and Rebecca Lillie Heaton Campbell. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Campbell Bowers, brothers, Richard Campbell and Leslie Campbell.

Kenneth was a United States Navy Veteran, having retired following 20 years of service. He loved to travel the roads with Sue visiting family, friends and making new friends. He was a skilled and gifted wood craftsman and also enjoyed golf and bowling. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 56 years, Sue D. Campbell, daughter and son-in-law, Elena Mabry and husband Robert, grandchildren, Danielle Mada and husband Adrian, Robert Mabry II and wife Britne, great grandchildren, Anabel, Kamryn, Joshua and Christopher Mabry and Adrian II, Isabella, Guillianna and Giovanni Mada, brother, Wade Campbell and wife Gladys. He is also survived by extended family, Jerry, Susan, Ryan, Nick Whitener, several nieces and nephews and many special friends.

A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer and Pastor Gwyn Anderson officiating. Special music will be provided by the Calvary Baptist Church Choir, Kenneth South and Shirley Potter. Graveside service and interment with military honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Reece Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Campbell, Michael Campbell, David Campbell, George Sampson, Nick Whitener, Ryan Whitener, Jerry Whitener. Honorary pallbearers are the Men's Sunday School Class of Calvary Baptist Church.

Notes:

Mr. Jimmy Dale Lipford, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.

Mr. Lipford was born in Butler, TN on October 27, 1934. He lived most of his life in Carter County. Most will remember his ownership of several service stations and his many friends associated with drag racing and participation in Rod Runs. He and his brother Howard built most of the homes in Crowe Bottom in the Valley Forge Community. He loved the Tennessee Vols and spending time with his grandchildren. He attended First Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents (Oscar and Lucy Matherly Lipford), he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, (Patricia Rose Lipford), and his brothers, (Howard and Ray).

Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Pilkington (and husband, John) and Stephanie Nave (and her husband, Kenneth), and his sister, Charlotte Williams, a niece, (Betty Jo Greene), and his grandchildren, who were the loves of his life, (Matt and Conner Nave). Several other nieces and nephews also survive.

A visitation period will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A service to honor the life of Mr. Lipford will be conducted at 7:00 PM following the visitation on Tuesday. Rev. Nathan Jennings and Rev. Jack Lloyd will officiate and music will be provided by Grady and Alicia Holder.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Johnny Honeycutt, Danny Williams, Dennis Berry, Doug Deloach, Tony Greene, Joe Hyder, and Edwin Alexander. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Lipford, Steve Sorrell, Dr. David Fenner, and Bob Strickland.

Park married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Park married Doris Blevins about 1945. Doris (daughter of Carsie William Blevins and Mary Edith Birchfield) was born about 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Jun 2011 in Franklin County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Carl Shelton Matherly, Sr., beloved husband and loving father, left his earthly family on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Born in Old Butler, TN on April 1, 1922, he was a graduate of Watauga Academy, Milligan College and East Tennessee State University.

He served in the Army during World War II, where he met the love of his life, Isabel Portrum. He and Isabel enjoyed 62 years of marriage, raising a family and calling Kingsport their home. Together, they were faithful servants of God as members of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.

Carl began and ended his career with the Sullivan County School System. He was a teacher, coach and administrator for 39 years, first at Lynn View High School then retiring as principal from Sullivan South High School. Many benefited from his devotion to the youth of his community. He was proud to contribute to the success of his students and athletes.

To honor his years of dedication at South High School, the football stadium was named in his honor. Carl was dedicated to his community, serving with many groups and organizations. His role with the TSSAA was his most notable. Carl was first elected to the TSSAA Board of Control in 1965. In 1978 he was elected Chairman, a role he served for 9 years. Carl also served on the Executive Board of the National Federation — a role no other Tennessean had filled. He was honored to be elected into both the Northeast Tennessee Hall of Fame and the TSSAA Hall of Fame.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Verdie Matherly, his brothers Park Matherly and Freddie Matherly, his sisters Mary Martherly Laws, Florence Matherly Trivette and his beloved wife of 62 years, Isabel Portrum Matherly. He is survived by his sister Doris Matherly Snyder, a daughter, Mrs. Martha Parham and husband Tom, a son, Carl S. Matherly Jr, and wife Susan, and two grandsons Joshua Park Matherly and Tyler McKinley Matherly each of whom, have comforted and cared for him in the years since Isabel's passing. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who cherished their "Uncle Charlie."

The family will receive friends at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church from 5-7:00 pm Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Dr. Dan Clark will officiate a service immediately following the visitation.

Carl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Florence Matherly Trivette, 85, Johnson City, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 20th with her family at her side.

She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

She is survived by Ray Trivette her husband of 64 years, daughter, Patsy and husband, Buck Bacon, granddaughters, Tracy Hensley, Sandra James and great grandchildren, Brittany Sexton and Peyton Sexton, granddaughter. Sheri Susong and great grandson, Mack Susong; daughter, Teresa and husband Bob Utley, grandchildren, Joy and husband Kevin Daniel, great grandchildren, Lily and Gracen Daniel and grandsons, Kristofer Utley and Barrett Utley; daughter, Jennifer Underwood and grandsons, Gunar Underwood and fiancée' Ora Perdue and Jarad and wife Megan Underwood and great grandson, Colton Underwood; one sister, Doris and husband Ernest Snyder and one brother, Carl Matherly; one sister-in-law, Anna Trivette Dugger and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Verdie Matherly, two brothers, Park Matherly and Freddy Matherly and one sister, Mary Laws.

A private burial will be held for Mrs. Trivette at Washington County Memory Gardens, February 23rd.

Florence married Albert Ray Trivette about 1945. Albert (son of Albert Roy Trivette and Rosa M. "Rose" Crosswhite) was born on 19 Aug 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Sep 2011 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

James married Audrey Lois Roberts on 4 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Audrey (daughter of Dudley Justin Roberts and Blanche L. Crowe) was born on 23 Oct 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Basil married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Jackson Burl "Jack" Lipford, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late James Homer & Addie Crowe Lipford. Jack attended Elizabethton High School. He was retired as a Supervisor at Industrial Piping, Charlotte, North Carolina after 35 years of service. Jack was a Mason, Shriner and a member of the Oasis Temple. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: James Lipford, Jr and Basil Lipford and three sisters: Beulah Snavely, Shirley Chapel and Roberta Dumpy's. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years: Judy Garland Lipford. His children: Michael & Phylis Lipford, Concord, North Carolina, Tammy & Gary Wallace and Todd & Pam Lipford all of Charlotte, North Carolina. 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren. One Brother: Robert "Bob" Lipford and two sisters: Mary King and Geraldine Vandeventer. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Chris Shumate officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by C.J. Ballard. Active Pallbearers will be: Gary Wallace, Jeff Lipford, Heath Lipford, Devin Lipford, Randy Lewis, Kenny Green, Jeff Jeffers, Chris Clark and Weston Jeffers. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Robert Carroll, Gordon Walker, George McQueen, and Richard Oliver. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Elnora Spradling, the staff of Mtn. Sates Hospice, and two special nieces: Vicki Clark, Lee Anna Allen and Jeff & Mary Lee Kite. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted following the funeral service by Dashiell Masonic Lodge # 238.

Jackson married Judy Darlene Garland on 31 Dec 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Judy (daughter of Haskell Dana Garland and Frances Marian O'Quinn) was born about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Aug 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in , Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennesee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Charles E. Lipford, 86, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.
He was the son of the late Jesse and Gladys Collins Lipford and was born in Carter County.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-one years, Nora Grace Heaton Lipford on November 8, 2008; and a sister, Jo Lipford Smith.
Mr. Lipford was a graduate of Hampton High School, served in the United States Air Force as a radar technician during the Korean War, and graduated from East Tennessee State Teachers College. He taught algebra at Elizabethton High School and retired in 1987 after thirty years of service and was the first teacher in the Elizabethton City School System to be inducted into the Imagination Library Teacher's Hall of Fame.
He was a member of Siam Baptist Church where he served the church as a trustee. Mr. Lipford was an avid fan of both football and basketball at Elizabethton High School and attended most every home game. His hobbies included woodworking, reading and photography and he loved spending time in these activities. He also loved to keep in touch with his friends and former students using social media.
He is survived by a sister, Jessie Montgomery and her husband, Carroll, Elizabethton; two brothers, Gary "Butch" Lipford and his wife, Nancy, Elizabethton; Jimmy Lipford, Elizabethton; his nieces and nephews, Janie McKinney, David Smith, Pat Yelton, Pam Campbell, Becky Raulston, Chipper Montgomery, Gary A. Lipford, Mike Lipford, Chris Lipford, Jaime Lipford, Betty Lipscomb; a sister-in-law, Lucille Heaton and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Lipford will be conducted on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Jack Roddy and Rev. Jacob Guinn officiating. His niece, Becky Raulston, will deliver the eulogy. Music will be under the direction of Robin Montgomery and Bill Anderson.
The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday prior to the service or at his home at other times.
A Committal and Entombment service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Mike Lipford, Gary Lipford, Chris Lipford, Chipper Montgomery, Keith Raulston, Oran Campbell, David Smith, and Rick "Doc" McKinney.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kayo Gentry, Earl Wayne Gentry, Bruce Wiltshire, Buddy Farmer, Jerry Smith, Sonny Hunt, Bill Gentry, and the members of the Farmers Market Sunday School Class.

Charles married Nora Grace Heaton on 17 Jun 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of Elijah Hicks "Rhudy" Heaton and Rosa Geneva DeLoach) was born on 27 Jun 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Nov 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Jimmy Lipford, age 84, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jimmy was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Jesse and Gladys Collins Lipford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Hampton Lipford; a granddaughter, Robin Yelton; a sister, Jo Smith; and a brother, Charles Lipford.

Jimmy was a loving father and grandfather and retired as a drywall finisher and painter. He was a member of Stoney Creek Church of Christ and enjoyed gardening, yard work, Braves baseball, and supporting his grandchildren's activities.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Pamela Campbell and Pat Yelton, both of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Jordan Yelton and Loran Campbell, both of Elizabethton; a sister, Jessie Montgomery and husband Carroll, of Elizabethton; a brother, Gary "Butch" Lipford and wife Nancy, of Elizabethton; a special friend, Linda Crow, of Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Jimmy Lipford will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with speakers Becky Raulston providing the Eulogy and Mr. Wesley Simons, minister, reading scripture and saying prayer. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday; or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2018 in the Centerview Cemetery, Mr. Wesley Simons, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Erwin, Jerry Whitehead, Mike Blevins, Todd Hampton, Scott Hampton and Keith Raulston. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews, Bill Crawford, Larry Whitehead, Wayne Ward, John Rednour, members of Stoney Creek Church of Christ, members of Centerview Church of Christ, Arlie Vaughn, and the Church of Christ Young at Heart Group.

Jimmy married Joyce Hampton about 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joyce was born on 2 Jan 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ruby Deloach Morton,95, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Bill & Mae Lipford Deloach. She was retired as a cook from Happy Valley High School. She also worked as a CNA at Hillview Health Center for 23 years. Ruby loved to cook, music and loved being around kids. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands: David Cliff Morton, Roy Huskins and Luther Morton, three brothers: Buddy Deloach, Herbert Deloach and Cliff Deloach and two sisters: Julie Deloach Carr and Lula Bell Deloach Frazier. Ruby was a member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Ruby was an inspiration to all who knew her. She always was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends. All who knew Ruby loved Ruby. She was inducted into the Happy Valley High School Hall of Fame in 1994.

Buried:
Ruby Deloach Morton, 95, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Signature Health Care.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Bill and Mae Lipford Deloach.
Ruby was retired as a cook from Happy Valley High School. She also worked as a CNA at Hillview Health Center for 23 years. Ruby loved to cook, loved music and loved being around kids. She was a member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church.
Ruby was an inspiration to all who knew her. She always was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends. All who knew Ruby loved Ruby. She was inducted into the Happy Valley High School Hall of Fame in 1994.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands, David Cliff Morton, Roy Huskins and Luther Morton; three brothers, Buddy Deloach, Herbert Deloach and Cliff Deloach; and two sisters, Julie Deloach Carr and Lula Bell Deloach Frazier.
Survivors include three step-sons, Michael (Connie) Morton, Jeff (Sherry) Morton and Teddy Morton; two step-daughters, Jane Michalski and Iva Lee (Earnest) Garland; two step-grandsons, Chris Morton and Teddy Joe Morton Jr.; three step-granddaughters, Libby Sims, Baleb Kunath and Autumn Sims; four step-great-grandchildren; her special nieces, Brylee “Dolly” Stevens, Honery Dugger, Vivian Dugger, Samantha Stevens, Karen Tester and Karen Applegate; her special nephews, Bubba Dugger and Caden Bryant; her sister, JoAnn Jarrett; and her special sister, Betty Stevens.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Earnest Garland officiating. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be David Bryant, Dustin Bryant, Chad Bryant, Shawn Stevens, Johnny Vines, Bill Applegate, Michael Morton, Jeff Morton, Teddy Morton and Ernie Garland. Honorary pallbearers will be former students and faculty of Happy Valley High School.

Ruby married Luther Morton about 1946. Luther was born about 1925; died before 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Roy Albert Huskins on 22 Apr 1977 in Wise County, , , Virginia. Roy was born on 21 Dec 1912 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Buddy Deloach, 79, 170 River Road, Elizabethton passed away Sunday January 11, 2009 at his residence following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late William Bill and Roxie Mae Lipford Deloach. He was a retired School Bus Driver with the Carter County School System and also worked as a Cab Driver with the Graham Cab Company. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Deloach and a sister, Julie Carr.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years: Charlotte Burrow Deloach. A son & daughter-in-law: Bill & Michelle Deloach, Elizabethton. A daughter & son-in-law: Betty & Rick Walker, Elizabethton. Two Grandchildren; Travis Walker and Leah Deloach, Two Step-Grandchildren: Cody Carter and Trista Freeman. Two Great Grandchildren: Payton & Hannah Norris. Four Sisters: Lula Frazier, Betty Stevens, Ruby Morton and husband Luther and Joann Jarrett and husband Bob. One Brother and sister-in-law: Clifford & Loretta Deloach. Several Nieces & Nephews, two special friends: Myran Montgomery and Cindy Croy. One Aunt: Beulah Kyte, Butler.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. James Hawk officiating. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday will be: Doug Markland, Rob Miller, Myran Montgomery, Ritchie Burrow, Lawrence Hodge and Tommy Widener. Honorary pallbearers will be: JM Peters, Jim Buchanan, Roger Burrow, Bob Jarrett, Dr. Stephen May and Luther Morton. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Home Hospice for their loving care and support. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

William married Charlotte Jean Burrow on 7 Dec 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charlotte (daughter of Living and Ossie Bare) was born about 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jun 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julie married Aaron C. Carr on 30 Dec 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Aaron (son of Odd C. "Oddie" Carr and Corinthia Shipley) was born about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1976 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julie married about 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Clifford Deloach, Sr., 72, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at his residence in Elizabethton.

He was a native of Butler and a son of the late, William and Roxie Mae Lipford Deloach. He was also preceded by 1 sister, Julie Carr and 2 brothers, Herb and Buddy Deloach.

Mr. Deloach was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.

He had worked for over 20 years for ET&WNC Transportation and was retired from Penske Transportation as a Deisel Mechanic.

Survivors include; his wife of 53 years, Loretta Peters Deloach; one son, Clifford Deloach, Jr of Johnson City; two daughters, Tammy Bentley and her husband Steve of Elizabethton and Connie Delph of Jonesborough; three Grandchildren, Christy Manning and her husband Michael and Gary Delph, Jr and his wife, Mandy all of Johnson City and Stephen Aaron Bentley of Elizabethton; three great Grandchildren, Blake Delph, Kaelyn Delph and Adam Michael Manning all of Johnson City; four sisters, Ruby Morton, Lula Belle Frazier and JoAnn Jarrett all of Elizabethton and Betty Stevens of Hampton; several nieces and nephews also survive. Special friends, Archie Robinson, Larry Shoun, Paul Clawson and James Phipps.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Rev. Charles Knight and Rev. Kenley Knight will officiate. Burial services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday from the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Gary Delph, Stephen Bentley, Travis Bates, Chad Bryant, Steve Bentley and Michael Manning. A procession will leave the funeral home for the cemetery at 9:40 am Thursday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00pm on Wednesday. A special thanks to the Nurses and staff of Amedysis Hospice.

Clifford married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lula Bell "Lou" Deloach Frazier, 76, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, October 26, 2017, after a battle with cancer.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Bill and Mae Lipford Deloach.
Lou was a retired cook at Happy Valley High School. Lou loved her family, grandchildren and her church and loved doing woodwork and working in her garden. She was a member of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Washington Frazier, who died November 21, 2007; a sister, Julie Carr; and three brothers, Buddy, Cliff and Herbert Deloach.
Survivors include her children, Karen Applegate and husband Bill and David Bryant and wife Melissa, all of Elizabethton; six grandchildren, Dustin Bryant, Chad Bryant, Jamie Carpenter, Kristen Campbell, Cassie Lowe and Travis Bates; five great-grandchildren, Dayton Whitehead, Cassidy Carpenter, Jayce Lowe, Callie Lowe and Caden Bryant; her sisters, Ruby Morton, Betty Stevens and JoAnn; several nieces and nephews; and two special sisters-in-law, Loretta Deloach and Charlotte Deloach.
Funeral services for Lula Bell "Lou" Deloach Frazier will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 29, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Johnson and the Rev. Mark Potter officiating. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Michael Carpenter, Dustin Bryant, Chad Bryant, Travis Bates, Bill Applegate, Johnny Vines, Robert Campbell, Jack Whitehead, Dayton Whitehead and Jackson Lowe. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Bates, Robert Carr, Herman Carr, Shannon Whitehead and R.L. Potter. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Amedisys Hospice, Johnny Vines, whom she thought of as a second son, Jack and Teresa Whitehead and family, Charlotte Hodge and Sue Hyde for all the help during Lou's illness.

Lula married George Washington Frazier about 1957. George (son of Henry Frazier and Viola Taylor) was born on 22 Feb 1932 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Nyoka “Nicky” Kyte Weaver, 63, Butler, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1958, in an ambulance on the way to the hospital. She was a daughter of the late Haskiel Reece & Beulah Lee Lipford Kyte. Nicky was a graduate of Johnson County High School. She was a retired employee of Northeast Correctional Complex. She was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. She loved to read.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years: Melvin Weaver; her Sister & Brother-in-Law: Barbara Kyte “B.K.” and Jim McCloud, Oxford, North Carolina; her Brother & Sister-In-Law: Gary & Barbara Kyte, Butler; her Nephew: Alan Todd and wife, Belinda Kyte; Several Cousins & Friends; her special friend: Barb Miller and her cat Jasper.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Butler Memorial Park with Rev. Bryan Cable officiating. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 12:50 p.m. Thursday will be: Gary Kyte, Cody Stout, Junior McQueen, Jack Pierce, Kelly Shoun, Bob Garland, Steve Matherly and Eddie Perry.

Nyoka married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sherry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was the son of James H. and Audrey Lois Roberts Lipford.

Mr. Lipford had lived several years in Atlanta, Ga. He worked for Greyhound and was retired due to disability. He was a member of the East Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.

He was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.

Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel.

Graveside services and interment were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Military Honors to be accorded by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth: Dec. 25, 1958
Elizabethton
Carter County
Tennessee, USA
Death: Jun. 15, 2014
Elizabethton
Carter County
Tennessee, USA
Mr. Bill Deloach, 55, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. He was the son of the Charlotte Burrow Deloach of Elizabethton and the late William Buddy Deloach.
Mr. Deloach was employed by Volunteer Floor Covering, Roan Mountain, and was of the Baptist Faith. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren and was interested in old cars.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 10 years, Michelle Malone Deloach, of the home; a daughter, Leah Deloach, Johnson City; a step-daughter, Trista Freeman, of the home; a step-son, Codey Carter, of the home; two grandchildren, Hannah Norris, the light of his life, of the home; Payton Norris, Johnson City; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Rick Walker, Elizabethton; a nephew, Travis Walker, Elizabethton; a special uncle, Roger Burrow, Elizabethton; his special mother-in-law, Evelyn Malone, Bluff City; and several other aunts and uncles. Two special friends, Ricky Hatley and Keith "Myron" Montgomery also survive.
The funeral service for Mr. Deloach will be conducted on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Ben Sheets officiating. Music will be under the direction of Joel Crisp. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, on Wednesday prior to the service, at his home, or at the home of his mother, at other times.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Myron Montgomery, Rick Hatley, Kenny Bouton, Rob Miller, Chris Blumenstock, and Randy Cross. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Depew and his fellow employees of Volunteer Floor Covering.

Wiiliam married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Clifford "Allen" Deloach Jr., 49, of Johnson City, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a native of Carter County, son of the late Clifford Deloach Sr. and Loretta Peters Deloach. Allen had worked for the Service Master Co. and was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Gary Delph Sr.

Survivors include: his mother, Loretta Deloach, of Elizabethton; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Tammy and Steve Bentley, of Elizabethton, and Connie Delph, of Joneborough; a niece, Christy Manning, of Johnson City; two nephews, Stephen Bentley, of Elizabethton, and Gary Delph Jr., of Johnson City; two special friends, Lisa Nunley and Erin Conklin.

A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, July 23, 2012, in the North Chapel of the Morris-Baker Funeral Home under the direction of Pastor Tony Trott.