Thomas Merritt

Thomas married Rebecca Bowers on 10 Oct 1821 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Leonard Bowars Or Bowers and Rebecca Nave) was born on 22 Sep 1803 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Hannah Harriet Garrison on 4 Jan 1851 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of John Garrison and Eliza "Dicie" Loving) was born about 1834 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Susan Hays on 6 Sep 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born about 1836 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonard married Martha (Merritt) about 1860. Martha was born about 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Ann Garrison on 27 Oct 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Garrison and Eliza "Dicie" Loving) was born about 1836 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Jacob Kyrkendall Hyder on 24 Oct 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jacob (son of Michael T. Hyder and Nancy Nelson) was born about 1841 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Axie Jenkins on 13 Feb 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Axie (daughter of Hugh Jenkins and Clarinda Onks) was born on 1 Apr 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 May 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married David L. Fair on 3 Feb 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Jackson C. Fair and Ellen W. Fletcher) was born on 2 Mar 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Nina Fair on 4 Sep 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nina was born in Nov 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married David Crockett Hampton on 24 Feb 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Johnson Hampton, Jr. and Margaret (Hampton)) was born on 26 Dec 1853 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nora married George W. Britt about 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George was born on 15 Jun 1872 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 1949 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Pearl Williams. Mary was born on 16 Jan 1883 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Jun 1970 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rhoda Alice Sims about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rhoda (daughter of William Thomas Sims and Ellen (Sims)) was born on 29 Dec 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wheeler married Josie Glover on 22 Feb 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josie (daughter of Thomas Richard Glover and Martha Mary Lewis) was born about 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Minnie Grindstaff about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Amos Grindstaff and Margaret Ellen Hyder) was born about 1891 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Dottie Ward on 4 Jul 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dottie was born on 4 Feb 1896; died on 7 Sep 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Charles Donald Livingston on 10 Mar 1923 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Charles (son of William M. Livingston and Addie L. Hathaway) was born on 3 Dec 1899 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Aug 1992 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Marion Monroe Garrison on 6 Jul 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Marion (son of James L. Garrison and Landa Gussie Ritchie) was born in Jun 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Frank Burrow on 16 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Samuel Burrow and Nannie Turner) was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, March 21, 1932
JAMES FAIR
Funeral services for James Fair, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fair, who died Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at his home, were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence by the Rev. Clarence Howington with interment in the Carter grave yard.
Young Fair was found badly burned near the Watauga river bridge Saturday by the driver of a bakery truck. He was picked up and taken to his home where his condition was reported serious. Yesterday he developed pneumonia fever resulting in his death.
Fair is said to have been in company with Ike Blevins and Doodle Burrow, fishing in the Watauga. They had a bon fire and it is believed that he either fell or was pushed in some unexplained way, into the blaze, his clothes and body being badly seared.
Survivors include the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fair; four sisters, Analine, Novell, Retia and Mrs. Mag Burrow; and one brother, Ben Fair.
Pallbearers included W. C. Forbes, Herman Lodge, Lynn Fair, Bill Lee, Lonnie Martin and Milton Estep.
Flower bearers: Eddie Roberson, Fabie McKinney, Blanch Howington, Emma Bowers, Etta Hoss and Orgie Winebarger.

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, April 4, 1940
BEN FAIR TAKEN BY DEATH AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS
Funeral services for Ben Fair, 35, who died at his home on First street Wednesday morning at 10:45, after a long illness, were held from the home this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. Elmer DeLoach and the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Burial was made in the Carter Cemetery.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Ben Fair; four children, Grady, Dana, Wayne and Carolyn Fair; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave L. Fair; four sisters, Mrs. Novella Walker, Mrs. Retta Heaton, Mrs. Mae Burr and Anna Lee Fair.
Pall bearers[sic] and flower bearers were selected from friends at the funeral.

Ben married Ida Nell Estep on 2 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of Crit Tipton Estep and Eliza Ellis) was born on 3 Aug 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jan 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Worley married Lula Ritchie on 28 May 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lula was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Samuel Honeycutt on 21 Oct 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Robert Honeycutt and Nancy A. Miller) was born about 1888. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married David J. Fair on 9 Jan 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of James David Fair and Matilda E. Edens) was born on 18 Apr 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonard married Mary Etta Nave about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Ulysses Samuel Grant Nave and Orillia B. Pearce) was born on 12 Jan 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Feb 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edgar married Annie Simerly on 25 Aug 1923 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Annie was born about 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Daisy Mae Headrick about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daisy (daughter of Frank Headrick and Emma (Headrick)) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Beulah Kinley on 15 Sep 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beulah was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Viola (Hampton) about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Viola was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Bessie Juanita Chambers about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie (daughter of Daniel Ellis Chambers and Eliza Jane Sims) was born on 29 Jan 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 1989 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harvey married Virgie J. Johnson on 23 Dec 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virgie (daughter of Andrew J. Johnson and Gracie Rachel Hoback) was born on 25 Jun 1913; died on 12 Sep 1994; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Myrtle Beryl Hayes about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle was born about 1905; died about 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Wilder Ferdinand Rowe about 1932. Wilder (son of William David Rowe and Esther Jane Ruble) was born on 20 Mar 1907 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Aug 1999 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Howell Walker Sherfey on 10 Feb 1940 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Howell (son of George Bacon Sherfey and Elizabeth Ann Walker) was born on 19 Oct 1918 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Feb 1998 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Georgia Mae Ritchie on 9 Jun 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Georgia (daughter of Andrew R. Ritchie and Cordia E. Nidiffer) was born on 11 Nov 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 2021 in Richland County, , , South Carolina; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lloyd married Launa Sams on 17 Sep 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Launa was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jul 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harlan Logan Hopson. Harlan was born on 2 Jan 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Charles Bernice Leonard about 1938. Charles was born on 31 May 1919 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 20 May 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dorothy Lee Burrow, 90, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
Dorothy was the daughter of the late Frank and Lillie Mae Burrow. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Edwin Burrow, and her sister, Vivian Hopson.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Bernice Burrow, and several nieces and nephews.
Dorothy loved country music, people and animals. She was always content in every situation she was in. She was always ready for a laugh, seeing humor in the smallest of matters. She just desired that her memory be cherished.
Dorothy's last years were at Signature Health Care in Elizabethton and the family would like to "thank them" for all the love and care they gave to Dorothy along with the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

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

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

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

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

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Mac Donald Merritt, 88, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at the V.A. Medical Center Hospital, Mountain Home. A native of Elizabethton, he was the son of the late Worley and Lula Ritchie Merritt.
Mac retired as Captain from the Elizabethton Fire Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Mac enjoyed attending the men's breakfasts at First Christian Church, Elizabethton; mowing; washing his car; going to the lake and spending time with his family and friends. Following his retirement he loved visiting the fire hall and talking with other firemen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Emmaleen Marshall.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Debbie Winters and Robyn Merritt, both of Elizabethton, and Melody Moore, Elberton, Ga.; four grandchildren, Misty Winters, Martin Winters, Brandon Moore and Andrew Moore; two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Winters and Andon Winters; a nephew, Kenneth Marshall; a special friend, Charlotte Nave; and caregiver, Bethany Turbyfill.
A graveside service to honor the life of Mac Donald Merritt will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 12:50 p.m. Thursday for the graveside service.

David married Grace E. Rhea on 14 Apr 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Grace was born on 16 Jun 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Mar 1929 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Ruby Evelyn Fulton on 3 Jul 1936 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Ruby was born about 1918 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Raymond Carr. Raymond (son of Elcanah Carr and Elizabeth Mae Penix) was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in 1968 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jarvis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edith married Earl Pierce on 16 Aug 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Earl was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - M E “Milt” Fair, age 88, of Elizabethton, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. He was born May 21, 1933 in Carter County and was the son of the late Dave and Annie Hampton Fair. He was a member of the Centerview Church of Christ. M E was a well-known retired car dealer as the owner of Fair’s Motors on West Elk Avenue. His love for horses was shown as he owned many horses and rode many horse trails in East Tennessee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Dennis Fair, four sisters, Edith Pierce, Eulee Carden, Margaret Greene and Helen James, seven brothers, Conley Fair, Jarvis Fair, Clarence Fair, Luther Fair, John Fair, Winifred Fair and L D Fair.
He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and numerous friends.
A Celebration of Life service for M E “Milt” Fair will be conducted at 2:00 P M Saturday, January 8, 2022 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home-Elizabethton with Mr. Tony Hoss, Minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of Jerry Pierce, soloist.
The committal service in the Garden of Gethsemane at Happy Valley Memorial Park will follow the service.

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Earl Hampton, 90, of Johnson City, Tenn., passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. Earl was born in Carter County to the late Leonard Benjamin Hampton and Mary Nave Hampton. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Glenda Williams Hampton; three sisters, Ethel Hampton, Ella Mae Miller and Orlia Harrison; five brothers, Samuel Hampton, Paul Hampton, Ray Hampton, Roy Hampton and Johnny Hampton; and a special cousin, Ruth Street.
Earl graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1949. He joined the United States Army and was a First Sergeant having served in the Korean Conflict. He later served in the United States Army Reserves. Earl was the owner and operator of Hampton Homes based in Johnson City, Tenn., and built hundreds of houses in East Tennessee. He served as Board of Education member of Tennessee Bible College in Cookeville, Tenn., for 38 years. Earl read the Bible every day; he had actually read the Bible through 14 times.
Survivors include a daughter, Robbin Hampton Aesque and husband Charles of Gray, Tenn.; a son, Tony Hampton and wife Martha of Sulphur Springs, Tenn.; a brother, Jerry Hampton of Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Bobbie Hampton of Erwin, Tenn.; his grandchildren, Brock Aesque and Hank Hampton; one great-grandchild, Liam Jude Aesque; and a special nephew, Chuck Hampton of Charlestown, W.Va.
A private service for members of the Hampton family will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 4, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

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UNICOI - John C. "Johnny" Hampton, age 84, of Unicoi, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

Johnny was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Leonard and Mary Nave Hampton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Ray Hampton, Roy Hampton, Samuel Hampton and Paul Hampton; and three sisters, Ethel Hampton, Orlia Harrison and Ella Mae Miller.

Johnny was the former owner and operator of John's Barber Shop in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a United States Army veteran, having served his country proudly in the Korean Conflict. Johnny was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Unicoi Masonic Lodge #681 F&AM and he was a member of Grace Methodist Church of Erwin. He loved to garden, golf, loved his church and being with his children and his church family.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving and devoted wife, Barbara Hampton, of the home; two sons, Terry L. Hampton and wife Kristin, of Gray, Tennessee and Chuck Hampton and wife Joyce, of Ranson, West Virginia; four grandchildren, Jason Hampton, of Gray, Jennifer Hampton, of Gray, Lindsey Sederstrom, of Stephen City, VA and Chelsea Hampton, of Hagerstown, Maryland; three great grandchildren, Ethan Abramot, Tristan Abramot and Oliver Sederstrom; two brothers, Earl Hampton, of Johnson City and Jerry Hampton and wife Sandy, of Knoxville, Tennessee. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, also survive.

A service to honor the life of John C. "Johnny" Hampton will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Garland James and Mr. Tony Hoss, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday.

The graveside and inurnment will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Mountain Home National Cemetery (In the new section of the VA cemetery). Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. Garland James, Herschel and Barbara Scalf, Anthony and Karen Lyons, Rob and Kathy Perry, Steve and Carol McGill and Brenda and Bill Brown.

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ELIZABETHTON - David Henry "D.H." Hampton, Sr., 83, Elizabethton passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in the Hermitage Health Center after a brief illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Edd & Annie Simerly Hampton. D.H. attended Hampton High School and graduated from East Tennessee State College with a degree in Mathematic's. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean & Vietnam Era. He was a retired Naval Flight Officer and Land Surveyor and Real Estate Developer. He was a member of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge. D.H. attended the Unity Church of the Tri Cities. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Joan Ann Wark Hampton, a son Daniel Hampton, and brothers: Dewey A. Hampton and Harold G. Hampton and a sister: Mary Hampton Brewer.

Survivors include his wife: Barbara Bristol Hampton. His Sons: Edward Hampton & wife Teresa Collins Hampton and David Hampton Jr. & wife Deborah Hughes Hampton. His Grandchildren: Elizabeth Hampton Davis, Chris Davis, Jonathan Hampton and David Hampton III. His Great Grandchildren: Jack Davis, Thomas Davis and Benjamin Davis. One Niece: Judy Couch, Johnson City.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Father Timothy Holder officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Saturday will be: Jonathan Hampton, David Hampton, III, Chris Pennington, Teddy Collins, Jonathan Scalf, Michael Scalf and Greg Mathis. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Hermitage Health Center for the excellent care he received. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

David married Barbara Rose Bristol on 28 Jun 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Nathaniel Harris Bristol and Margaret Ethel Bishop) was born on 16 Apr 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - William C. "Wimpy" Hampton Sr., age 91, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 01, 2018, at the Mountain Home V.A. Hospital.

Wimpy was born in Elizabethton to the late James and Daisy Mae Headrick Hampton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy Shortt Hampton; two brothers, Preston Hampton and Lester Hampton; one sister, Mozella Orr.

Wimpy was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to many. He was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church where he served as an Elder. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Navy who proudly served his country in World War Two. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Hampton, #750. He enjoyed spending time in his garden and playing golf. He will be missed by many.

Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Vickie Mottern and her husband Joe, of Elizabethton; two sons, William C. "Wimpy" Hampton Jr. and his wife Kim, of Elizabethton, Kevin Sam Hampton and his wife Kristen, of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren, Nikki Robertson, Anthony Payne, Maleah Hampton, Emilia Halstead, Chelsea Hampton, Abigail Hampton, Joey Mottern, Faith Mottern; eight great grandchildren, Sydney Robertson, Sierra Robertson, Miah Collins, Wesley Martin III, Kaytie Mottern, Joseph Mottern, Ben Jimenez and Ashely Jimenez.

A graveside service to honor the life of William C. "Wimpy" Hampton Sr. will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Mr. David Siebenaler, Minister, Rev. Benic P. Hampton and Rev. Clay Bailey will be officiating. Active pallbears will be the deacons and elders of Valley Forge Christian Church, Dennis Guinn, Anthony Payne, Joey Mottern and Joe Mottern.

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ELIZABETHTON - Ruth (Hampton) Street, age 91, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Signature Health Center and Rehab from Colitis. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Carter County and was the daughter of the late Dewey G. Hampton and Beulah Kinley Hampton. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Eckert Street on February 21, 2010.
Ruth was a devout Christian lady and was the oldest member of Centerview Church of Christ.
Ruth is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Cannon and husband Butch, Kathern Green and husband Stanley all of Elizabethton; her son, Danny Street and wife Teresa also of Elizabethton; her brother, Bill Hampton and wife Sharron of Elizabethton; Earl Hampton, who was like a brother to her; also a family sister, Judy Green, who Ruth thought of as a daughter; her grandchildren, Terry Cannon and fiancé Dawn Lowe, Brad and April Green, Lance and Ashleigh Green, Jennifer and Chris Hanson, Ashley and Andrew Bowman; her great grandchildren, Jace Bowman, Blakely Bowman, Ava Grace Hanson, Eleanor Green & Eisleigh Green. Several nieces and nephews, church family and her special friends, Lou Cooter, Chris Cantey and June Crowe also survive.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Ruth Hampton Street will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Mr. Kent Bailey and Tony Hoss, officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Brad Green, Lance Green, Chris Hanson, Andrew Bowman, David Collins, and Mike Blevins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of the Church of Christ and Ruth’s Neighbors.

Leota married Eckert Street on 5 Oct 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eckert (son of Dont Street and Blanche Hyder) was born on 6 Jun 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 2010 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bill E. Hampton, 87, of Elizabethton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 26, 2023, after a lingering illness. He was the son of the late Dewey G and Beulah Kinley Hampton. He was also preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Dorothy Dykes Buckles; a sister, Ruth Street; by his very special friends of 60 plus years, A.J. and Peggy Harvey Street; and by Janane Finney, who was a special friend to Bill and Sharron. Bill was a homebuilder for over 50 years. He loved his chosen profession. He was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church and attended regularly until his health declined. His hobbies included water sports, he was an excellent water skier; he and Sharron always kept a pleasure boat their entire married life. He and his lake buddies built the first ski jump on Watauga Lake and Bill was the first to cross the ski jump successfully. He also loved drag racing and after their retirement, they enjoyed traveling including a trip to the Bahamas. Bill and Sharron were also members of the Johnson City Citizens Band Club, where Bill was voted member of the year and was instrumental in acquiring the land on which the building was constructed and the club was a very family oriented club house. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, the former Sharron Lynn Buckles Hampton, whom he met at the Johnson City Roller Skating Rink, when she was still in high school and was the love of his life. Also, his first cousin, whom he thought of as a sister and was always there for Bill and Sharron whenever she was needed, Vella Chambers Tester; and Kathy Clawson, who was always so dear to them and ready to help in any way she could. Two nieces, Carolyn Street Cannon and her husband James “Butch” Cannon and Kathern Greene and her husband Stanley Greene; and one nephew, Danny Street and his wife Teresa. A special thanks to Dr. Sarah Hammonds for her outstanding care shown to both Bill and Sharron, Amedysis Home Health Care, especially Megan, and Signature Health Care Center, especially Alex Keyes, members of Valley Forge Christian Church, neighbors and friends whom showed so much love, prayers and compassion to Bill during his illness and Sharron during this difficult time. A service to celebrate the life of Bill E. Hampton will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 29, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Mr. David Seibenaler officiating. Music will be under the direction of Patsy Holtsclaw, organist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service, or at the residence at other times. The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Dennis Berry, Kenneth “Buddy” Chambers, Mike Simerly, David Jenkins, Ron Stanley, Tyler Britt, Dan Britt, Tony Class, Larry Finney and Danny Street. Honorary pallbearers will be James “Sam” Combs, Mr. H. Clay Bailey, minister, Stanley Greene, Keith Fair, Floyd Deloach, Carl Vogel, Alec Vogel, Barton Edens, Jason Lloyd, Laverne Banner, Charles “Chuck” Baker, Harry Buck and James “Butch” Cannon.

Bill married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Marcella Jane Hampton Perry, 91, Johnson City, died Monday, February 7, 2022, in the Assisted Living facility of the Abundant Christian Living Community (ACLC) campus.
Jane was a native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Thomas Allen and Bessie Junita Chambers Hampton. After moving from Elizabethton, Jane lived in Oak Ridge and Bristol, Tennessee before moving to Johnson City in 1964. She resided at 604 Hillrise Boulevard until her transition to ACLC in late 2021.
Jane was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, and spent much of her life helping to mold the lives of young people. She attended elementary school in Carter County, graduated from Elizabethton High School, and attended Milligan College and East Tennessee State University. She prepared herself for a lifelong teaching career by earning a B.S. and M.A. degree in elementary education from East Tennessee State University.
Jane taught school in Carter County, Oak Ridge, Sullivan County, and Bristol, Tennessee before her retirement from full time teaching. After retirement she continued to serve her community and the young people of Johnson City by giving her time to substitute teach and aide teachers in the Johnson City School System. Her teaching was not confined to the classroom. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other young people whom she came in contact with continually received her love, generosity and expert guidance in educational and moral issues.
Jane was a lifelong member of the Christian Church. Since 1964 she was a member of the First Christian Church in Johnson City where she served many years as a Sunday School and Bible School teacher. She was a member of the Johnson City Monday Club and a life time member of the Parent Teacher Association.
In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Allen Hampton, and a brother-in-law, James Steven Luethke.
Survivors include her husband of nearly 70 years, Cameron Earl Perry; brother, Wayne Hampton and wife Peggy; sister, Carol Luethke; son, Thomas Cameron Perry and wife Ann; daughter, Marcy Jann Conley and husband Creighton; grandchildren, Caitlin Anne Conley Reynolds and husband Ryan, Evan Thomas Perry and wife Anna, Courtney Alyse Conley Tucker and husband Daniel, and Chloe Cameron Perry Campbell and husband Ben; great-grandchildren, Hudson Cameron Perry, Raylen Jane Perry, and Piper Marie Tucker; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Marcella Jane Hampton Perry will be conducted on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the First Christian Church of Johnson City with Mr. Gene Wiggington, minister officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday after 5:00 P.M. until the hour of service at 7:00 P.M.
A committal service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in the Happy Valley Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

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JOHNSON CITY - Jerri Ann Britt Surber, 81, of Johnson City, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2020.

Jerri was born in Carter County on March 22, 1938, to the late Myrtle Beryl Hayes Britt and James Van Britt. She was a graduate of Happy Valley High School, Pinellas County School of Nursing in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Tarrant County Junior College in Fort Worth, Texas. Jerri was a nurse for twenty years and then became owner of Surber Insurance Agency for twenty-five years where she represented AFLAC Insurance Company among many other insurance companies. She served on the Board of Directors of Wise County Hospital and Wise County Christian School both located in Wise, VA. Jerri was also a reporter for Ring Magazine.

In addition to her parents, Jerri is preceded in death by a sister, Jimmie Lee Britt and a brother, Joseph E. Britt. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons Jack Surber and his wife Sandy of Jonesborough, TN and Jim Surber and his wife Terin of Ft. Worth, Texas; three sisters, Jenny Ward and Rose Armstrong both of Elizabethton and Becky Harber-Haynes of Johnson City; six granddaughters, Candi Meade, Molly Dienna, Amy Foster, Ashley Morrell, Mandy Turner, and Courtney Fry; thirteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks and appreciation are to her granddaughters, Molly Dienna and Ashley Morrell for their committed love and care to their grandmother during her illness. The family is grateful to Amedisys Hospice RN Laura Evans for her incredible care and dedication to Jerri and her family.

The funeral service for Jerri Ann Britt Surber will be held in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. with Pastors Curtis Hurt, David Foster, and T.J. Hoss officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. Burial will follow in Washington County Memory Gardens with Jack Surber, Jim Surber, Mike Chambers, Quincy Britt, Olen Haynes, Sr., Brandon Morrell, Daniel Morrell, and Paul Farnor serving as pallbearers. Chris Dienna, Dr. Marc Counts, Craig Turner, Ricky Hyder, and Walter Lane (Bubba) Harber, Jr. will serve as honorary pallbearers.

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ERWIN - Linda Gail Parker, 65 of Erwin, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Elizabethton, TN, she is the daughter of the late Howard and Nell Merritt. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Parker.

Linda attended Fishery Community Church. She retired from Siemens after nearly twenty-five years of service. Linda loved being a mammaw to her grandchildren, watching granddaughter, Chloe's softball games, going to Disney, RV traveling, and eating lunch with her lunch bunch.

Those left to cherish Linda's memory include: son, Ricky L. Conner (Heather) of Johnson City; grandchildren, Chloe Nell and Clinton Howard Conner; siblings, Larry Merritt (Nancy) of Elizabethton, and Vivian Newman (Jim) of Madisonville, TN; nieces and nephews, Diane Dugger (Charles), Mike Merritt (Mitzi), Kenneth Merritt (Kelly), and Sarah Newman; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Adam and Ellie Dugger, Katie, Clayton, and Karie Merritt, Grayson Merritt, and Claire DeMoss.

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Linda Lou Honeycutt Greene, 80, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Sycamore Springs Assisted Living Community in Elizabethton. Linda was born May 7, 1941 in Elizabethton to the late Dave and Ruby Fulton Honeycutt. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her two sisters, Louise Puckett and Mary Sue Harmon Keers.
Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and her Lord. She was a faithful member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and enjoyed serving the Lord and fellowship with her church family. Linda also enjoyed cooking, sewing and most of all spending time with her family. Her absence will be felt within the hearts and minds of everyone that knew her.
Those left to cherish Linda’s memory include her husband of 62 years, William J. “Bill” Greene, of the home; her daughter, Angie Greene Tyson and husband Mike of Bristol, Tenn.; her son, William Joseph “Joe” Greene II and wife Sherry of Roanoke, Va.; seven grandchildren, Michael Tyson IV and wife Ariel, David Tyson and wife Nicole, Benjamin Tyson and wife Michaela, Carol Ann Tyson Saunders and husband Jordan, Jonathan Tyson and fiancée Janae Noah, Jenna Greene and fiancé Cameron Gonino and William Joseph Greene lll; and 11 great-grandchildren, Cale, Gabe, Judah, Levi, Zion, Israel, Graham, Ari, William, Ezra and Mila. Nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate Linda’s life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Lynn Valley Baptist Church with Dr. Joe Greene, Pastor Mike Tyson and Pastor Michael Tyson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Larry Adams. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 11, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Linda’s grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Lynn Valley Baptist Church.

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JOHNSON CITY - Yvonne Matson, 85, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on September 14, 2022. Yvonne was born in Elizabethton, TN to Maggie Angel and Jarvis Fair. She graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1955 and attended ETSU. Yvonne worked at McKee Eye Hospital in Johnson City before marrying James Matson of Johnson City in 1964. Following their wedding, they moved to Middle River, MD and then to Parkton, MD in 1968, where they lived for over 40 years. In 2012 they returned to Johnson City.

Yvonne was a stay-at-home mother of two, actively involved in their elementary school activities, including being President of the Recreation Council. She began working for the USPS in the 80’s, proudly serving the communities of North Baltimore County before retiring in 2003.

Yvonne was fortunate to have made many lifelong friends. Neighbors were friends: Friends were family. Her dementia hindered her ability to remain in contact with these friends, but your names were spoken often and made her smile.

Yvonne loved springtime and watching her tulips bloom under the lilac tree. She enjoyed sending greeting cards, never missing a birthday. Yvonne loved to bake for others and made the best pie crust. Ohhh the batches of blonde brownies- too many to count!

Yvonne is survived by her son, Lyle Matson; daughter, Laurie Matson; brothers, Keith and Craig Fair; sister, Maryann Fair; dear nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Matson; brother, Malcolm Fair; her parents and many aunts and uncles.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Abundant Christian Living Community for providing her with a safe and caring environment to meet her varying levels of need over the past 10 years. We are also grateful for the guidance and care provided by Amedisys during her final stages of life.

The Family will receive friends at Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 11 AM until 1 PM; a celebration of life will immediately follow at 1 PM. A graveside service will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park following at 2 PM.

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Ronda Darrell Fair, age 82, died Friday, February 7, 2020 at his residence in Rainsville, Alabama. Ronda was born February 11, 1937 in Carter County and was the son of the late Luther J. and Thelma Crete Stout Fair.

Ronda was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Rainsville, Alabama.

He was a retired over the road driver with Roadway-YRC Freight Lines with a total of 29 years of service.

While driving for Roadway he received the Presidential Safety Award, the Mile Span Accident Free Award. He was also a Two Million Mile Achiever for Roadway.

Ronda was a 1955 graduate of Hampton High School and a veteran of the U S Navy. He loved to fish, and travel with his wife Margaret, especially after his retirement.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ellen Fair.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife; Margaret A. Dean Fair of the home, one daughter, Theresa (Robert) Akins of Ringgold, GA, two sons, Marcus Fair of Morristown, TN, and Benjamin Fair of Hampton, VA, a stepson, Jeff Dean, two step-daughters, Karen Selvage and Wanda Sue King, one brother, Richard (Dick) Fair and one sister, Rebecca (Beckie) Barr both of Elizabethton, two grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren.

A service to honor the life of Ronda Darrell Fair will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2020, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with friends and family members honoring Ronda’s life.

Interment in Highland Cemetery will follow the service.

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ELIZABETHTON - Richard Sherrill “Dick” Fair, age 82, of Elizabethton, died Thursday October 7, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Carter County on May 14, 1939 and was a son of Luther and Thelma Crete Stout Fair. Dick was a member of the Centerview Church of Christ and was a retired over the road truck driver for Roadway Express with 28 years of service. He was a 1957 graduate of Elizabethton High School. Prior to driving for Roadway Express, he was a dock supervisor for Mason and Dixon Freight Lines and was also a supervisor for the Polyester Plant of North American Rayon. He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge, #238 F and A M, a member of Knoxville Consistory of Scottish Rite and the Jericho Shrine Temple. He was a member of the Elizabethton Shrine Band and the Jesters of Jericho Temple. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Rhonda Fair.
He is survived by his son Rick Fair of Phoenix, Arizona, his sister, Rebecca Lou Fair Barr of Elizabethton, two grandchildren, Travis Fair and Curtis Fair, four great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Travis Jr., Julian and Iryiana, one niece and three nephews, his best friends Victor and Judy Deloach, a special friend Kathy McGee and numerous cousins.
A service to honor the life of Richard “Dick” Fair will be conducted at 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Tony Hoss, Minister officiating. Music will be provided by Jerry Pierce soloist. Following the service Masonic rites will be accorded by the Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM.
The family will receive friends in the chapel of the funeral home from 5:00 Tuesday until the service hour.
Interment will be in the Garden of Freedom at Happy Valley Memorial Park

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Rebecca Lou Fair Barr, 73, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She was the daughter of the late Luther Fair and Thelma Crete Stout Fair.
Rebecca was a member of Stoney Creek Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rickey Allen Barr; son, Greg Thomas Barr; and brothers, Ron Fair and Richard Fair.
Those left to cherish her memory are several nephews, nieces and cousins.
A graveside service to honor the life of Rebecca Lou Fair Barr will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 11, at Centerview Cemetery with Mr. David Irick officiating.

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JONESBOROUGH - Audrey Hill Sinisi, 53, Jonesborough, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Joe Sinisi. She is the daughter of Lynwood H. and Nancy Sherfey Hill, Jonesborough, and granddaughter of the late Hal and Dorothy Sherfey and Cicero and Nell Hill.

Audrey was a 1988 graduate of Daniel Boone High School and a 1994 graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She enjoyed a career as an R.N. at hospitals and clinics throughout the country, including Johnson City; Valdosta, Georgia; San Diego; Chicago; and Boulder, Colorado. Throughout her life, she was a nutrition advocate. When she was no longer able to continue her nursing career, she worked for JCPenney.

Audrey will be remembered for her love of God and her unconditional love for others. Even in her final weeks, she constantly expressed thankfulness to God and to family, friends, and caregivers.

Audrey loved nature and the outdoors, and frequently enjoyed trips through the Rocky Mountains with her husband and hiking and camping with friends. During her college years, she spent each summer sharing her faith and love of the outdoors with youth as a counselor at Buffalo Mountain Camp.

In addition to her husband and parents, Audrey is survived by her sisters, Jennifer Hill and Pamela Hill McCoy (Brad), and her beloved nephew and niece, Matthew and Marley McCoy, all of Jonesborough.

The family wishes to thank special friends Melissa Scheurer and Nelle Church, as well as Ballad Hospice and Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tennessee, and their wonderful caregivers.

Audrey donated her body to the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine.