Susannah Laws

Susannah married Tennessee Estep about 1851 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tennessee (son of Levi Estep and Edith Hodge) was born about 1825 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died after 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Dosia L. Robinson on 1 Aug 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dosia (daughter of Sampson C. Robinson and Nancy Catherine Shoun) was born about 1851 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mahala married Daniel Webster Lipps about 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Nelson Lipps and Elizabeth Pierce) was born on 18 Jun 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married Moses Dulaney Elliott on 18 Apr 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Moses (son of Joseph Moses Elliott and Margaret "Peggy" Hopkins) was born on 28 Dec 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jan 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mottern Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edith married Hiram Parker Richardson on 1 Nov 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hiram was born on 17 Apr 1850 in Moore County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Mar 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hurley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married David M. Grindstaff on 21 Dec 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of William H. Grindstaff and Mahala Lowe) was born about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Clara Emily Arnold on 7 Feb 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clara was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Della Elliott about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Della (daughter of William H. Elliott and Nancy E. Rains) was born in Jul 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Dec 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Rebecca Ellis about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Joseph Powell Ellis and Margaret Ritchie) was born on 25 Aug 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 May 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlie married Mary Evaline Sumter on 26 Sep 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlie married Anna Belle Crow on 15 Oct 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Unknown Gentlemen and Jennie Crow) was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Docia married Henry T. Taylor about 1915 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Henry was born about 1890 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Hurley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anderson married Mary Kathryn Cox on 14 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 24 Mar 1910; died on 24 Aug 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Pearl Eva Sumpter on 10 Oct 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pearl (daughter of John L. Sumpter and Sarah L. Crisp) was born on 8 Sep 1899 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Feb 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Goldie Mae Hardin about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Goldie (daughter of Michael Roberts Hardin and Lucy Bartee) was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Unknown Lady about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Unknown was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jennie Mae Hardin on 4 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jennie (daughter of Robert Hardin and Celia (Hardin)) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Etta Berdina Pierce about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Etta (daughter of Albert T. Pierce and Mary F. Hardin) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Oct 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roger married Eliza L. White on 21 Nov 1936 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born on 7 Jan 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Mar 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Ina Mae Hyder on 31 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ina (daughter of Claude Dexter Hyder and Rettie Blanche Grindstaff) was born about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret Street passed away in her family home August 11, 2017 after an extended illness. Garrett Hazen Street, her husband of seventy-one years of marriage, passed away two days later on August 13, 2017.

Margaret Ella Mae Street, born on Stoney Creek on January 25, 1929, was the youngest daughter of Wiley Washington Estep and Claire Emily (Arnold) Estep. She was the last surviving sibling of ten children, six who had grown into adulthood.

Garrett Hazen Street was born on Stoney Creek on July 16, 1926, the son of Garrett Hazen Street Senior and Minta Missouri (Eller) Street. He is survived by his brother Herb Street and wife Kathy.

Garrett Hazen was a World War II veteran, serving as a "gunner" on Naval aircraft in the Pacific. He graduated from Milligan College in Elizabethton and worked for General Motors from 1950 until his retirement in 1985. He held various positions throughout his career, including Personnel Director in Muncie and later Vice-President of Labor Relations for Chevrolet. He owned and flew his own aircraft for a time. He loved golfing and martinis. After retirement, he became heavily involved in Dungan Chapel Baptist Church and was a charitable man.

Margaret was a great homemaker and well-loved by most everyone. She was talented in whatever she was interested in at the time, such as winning numerous golf tournaments and making her daughters' gowns for prom. She was very interested in art and picked up painting later in life, as well as being an avid reader. She enjoyed entertaining guests at her home for Garrett's work events. She volunteered at Sycamore Shoals for a time. She was a very sweet, intelligent, and interesting person.

Garrett and Margaret lived in Detroit, Muncie, and Cleveland during Garrett's GM career, and moved back to Margaret's childhood home in Elizabethton after Garrett's retirement, while also spending winters in Fort Myers. Margaret was "brought down Estep Hollow in a wagon at 2 months of age" to move to the home and she later died there eighty-eight years later.

They are survived by their three children; Garry Street and wife Lisa of Elizabethton, TN, Judy Fanning of Muncie, IN, and Beverly House of Elizabethton, TN; six grandchildren, including Michael Ball of Fort Wayne, IN, Chad Street and wife Liana of Longmont, CO, Michael Street and wife Carrie of Loveland, CO, Nicholas House of Muncie, IN, Randall House and wife Jacalyn of Falling Waters, WV, and Matthew House and wife Hillary of Indianapolis, IN; and seven great-grandchildren; also Lora Jones, who was there with Margaret the last six years of her life.

Margaret married Garret Hazen Street on 10 Aug 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Garret was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Aug 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Eva Taylor on 22 Feb 1939 in , Scott County, Virginia, . Eva (daughter of Levi "Lee" Taylor and Ellen Moreland) was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beryl married Earl Blevins in 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Earl was born on 12 Dec 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Dec 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grayson Elmer Richardson, 81, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. He was a life-long resident of Elizabethton and a son of the late Anderson and Mary Katie Cox Richardson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 special years, Betty Jean Isaacs Richardson, who passed away in 2005; two brothers; and three sisters. Mr. Richardson was a member of First Baptist Church and a former member of Oak Street Baptist Church. He attended Carter County Schools, Elizabethton City Schools and played football in the U.S. Army after high school. He was retired from the Johnson City Press as a supervisor for the Pressroom. His hobby after retiring was working in his wood working shop. He also enjoyed playing with and doing for his grandchildren who meant so much to him. Grayson made an immense impact on those who knew him throughout the years. He was a model of love for his children, family and friends and the spirit of his love will live on in each of our hearts. Mr. Richardson is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Julia Markland and husband Brian and Janna Akers all of Elizabethton; three grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Cara Shea Gouge, Ryan Akers and Marcus Markland; a very special great grand-daughter, Kyra Jean Gouge, whom he called his “little red headed baby”; a very special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, E. Glenn Isaacs and wife Audrey; niece Keely Batchelder and son Matthew of Elizabethton; two sisters, Betty Ann Woods and Cathleen Wilson; very special friends, Clyde and Nell Jenkins, Dr. Clayton Vandiver, Wayne and Judy Andes, fellow co-workers at the Johnson City Press, friends and family from First Baptist Church, Victor and Judy Deloach and the staff at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. The graveside service for Mr. Richardson will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Bob Polk officiating. Music will be under the direction of Danny Minton. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1:30 P.M. Thursday at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton. Friends may call at the residence at anytime. Active pallbearers will be Clyde Jenkins, Eddie Woods, Matthew Batchelder, Ryan Akers, Danny Akers, Jacob Nanney and David Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Murphy, John Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Phil Isaacs and Danny Minton

Family/Spouse: Joe Bob Woods. Joe was born on 21 Jun 1933 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Dec 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wanda L. Caldwell went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 26, 2005, where she was met by Jesus. Along beside him stood the love of her life, her husband, Thomas William "Bill" Caldwell; her parents, Anderson and Katie
Richardson; two brothers, Billy Boy and Frank; and two sisters, Leslie and Charlotte.
Wanda was born June 6, 1935. She was a native of Carter County and a former member of Moore's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where she played the piano, sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. Wanda loved Jesus and loved to
serve Him. She taught her children that the love of Jesus was for everyone and to sing praises to him. Wanda also played and sang with several gospel groups and no doubt, she is singing now.
The funeral service for Mrs. Caldwell will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, with the Rev. James Richardson officiating. Music will be provided by Mary Carrier, Tiffany
Colbaugh, and Matthew Gragg at the piano. The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in Richardson Cemetery with the Rev. James Richardson officiating. Marriage Date: 28 Aug 1952 Carter County Tenn

Wanda married Thomas William Caldwell on 28 Aug 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of Tom Caldwell and Madge (Caldwell)) was born on 4 Aug 1931 in Mercer County, , , West Virginia; died on 8 May 1984 in Caldwell County North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte married Kenneth Ray Minton about 1956 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Kenneth (son of Rosco Hicks Minton and Minnie Viola Blevins) was born on 29 Nov 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 2013 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Orville married Ona May Estep about 1942. Ona (daughter of Samuel Estep and Liza Richardson) was born on 4 May 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Feb 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ms. Lelia Dora Taylor, 89, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord, on Sunday, December 28, 2014 with her family and close friends by her side, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Pearl Estes Richardson and Noah Richardson, Sr. and was born in Elizabethton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Elwayne Cole, and three brothers, Roy Richardson, Orville Richardson and Noah Richardson, II.

Mrs. Taylor was a member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church and was retired from North American Rayon. She loved to spend time with her family and friends and especially loved to cook for them. Her pastimes included crocheting, quilting, gardening, cooking and canning the food from her garden.

She is survived by her children, Bernice Arnold and her husband, Glen; Connie Oliver and her husband, Bobby; her grandchildren, Lisa Heaton and her husband Ronnie; Robin Arnold and her fiancé, Tom Crabtree; Rebecca Lubag and her husband, Roy; Amanda Vance and her husband, David; Jana Cole and her, fiancé, Travis Lethcoe; Noah Cole and his wife, Macey and David Spradlin; her great-grandchildren, Prenthia Buckles and her husband, Joe; Cassandra Loveday; Joshua Lubag; Cassidy Lubag; Andrew Vance; Olivia Cole; Blackley and Tristin; great-great grandchildren, Mollie Buckles and Addilyn Buckles. A very special friend, Brenda Timbs and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Close friends and family may call from 9:30 AM to Noon on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A graveside service will be conducted at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, at Garland Cemetery (Bull Dog Hollow, Stoney Creek) with Rev. Eric Heaton and Mr. Noah Richardson, III, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Noah Cole, Travis Lethcoe, Joe Buckles, Roy Lubag, David Vance and Bobby Perkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Heaton, Bobby Oliver, Glen Arnold, Gene Timbs, Tom Crabtree, and the members of the Adult Men's Sunday School Class at Dungan Chapel Baptist Church.

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Roy Leslie Richardson, 86, 156 Richardson Hollow Road, Elizabethton passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Noah & Pearl Estes Richardson. He was a Heavy Machine Operator. Mr. Richardson loved to garden, hunt, fish and was a bee keeper. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and loved Baseball.
Mr. Richardson was a member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church and was a former member and deacon of Unaka Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers: Orville and Noah Richardson, Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years: Beulah Finney Richardson. His Children: Bobby Richardson, James Richardson and wife Judy and Pamela Martin and husband Lee all of Elizabethton and Patsy Williams of the home. His Grandchildren: Donald Leslie Richardson, Dena Laws, Candy Shelton, Charice Richardson and Christopher Richardson. His Great Grandchildren: Stephen, Lucas and McKenna. One Great Great Granddaughter: Jordan Hilman. One Brother: Floyd Richardson. One Sister: Lela Taylor.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. James Richardson, Rev. Richard Estep and Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013 in the Garland Cemetery. Music will be provided by Charice & Shea Richardson.

Roy married Beulah Ivalee Finney on 24 Sep 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beulah (daughter of Robert Andrew Finney and Flora Christmas Hatley) was born about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Sep 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wanda Hildred "Bee" Grindstaff Peters, 95, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
She was born in Carter County on April 11, 1922 to the late Elbert C. and Golda Hardin Grindstaff. She lived most of her life in Carter County and attended Unaka High School.
Wanda was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Elizabethton and also attended Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church and Milligan Free Will Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She loved to read her Bible and had read it through many, many times.
Wanda and her husband operated a local grocery store in the Hunter Community of Stoney Creek for several years. Her hobbies included cross-stitching, embroidering, quilting and playing the piano.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray D. Peters, in 1986; a brother, Sherman A. Grindstaff; two sisters, Rena Vaught and Norma Carrier; three infant sisters; and a son-in-law, Rob Sanders.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Sanders and Gail Bishop and husband Earl; three grandsons, Ed Keesee, Edward Elliott and Benjamin Bishop; two granddaughters, Beth Bennett and husband Billy, and Kimberly Street and husband Brad; one brother, Anthony Grindstaff and wife Betty; one sister, Rita "Mattie" Payne and husband Nat; six great-grandchildren, Casey Street, Savannah Golson, Sarah Elliott, Emma Elliott, Katie Keesee and Luke Keesee; one great-great-granddaughter, River Golson; two step-granddaughters, Robin Lyons and Marnie Childress; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service to honor the life of Wanda Peters will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Jerry Stout officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Bishop, Nat Payne, Sherrell Perry and Warren Widmyer. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home and to Dr. Jonathan Bremer for the loving care you provided our loved one during her stay at Ivy Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Second Harvest Food Bank, Good Samaritan Ministries or St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Wanda married Ray D. Peters about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ray (son of David Peters and Dora Ellen Williams) was born on 15 Jun 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Norma M. Carrier, age 91, celebrated a glorious union with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 13, 2014, after a brief illness, at her residence in Kingsport.
Norma was born in Carter County, TN, on November 12, 1923, to the late Elbert C. and Golda Hardin Grindstaff. She lived most of her life in Carter County, where she grew up, attended Unaka High School, and married and raised her family. She moved to Kingsport, TN, in 2010.
She attended Stoney Creek Baptist Church during her younger years. She became a member of Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church after her marriage in 1940. She served her church well by singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School classes and home Bible studies. She was an exceptional student of the Bible and a gifted teacher of the Word of God.
She was employed at Raytheon, Bristol, for several years. She was a talented seamstress and was also an excellent cook.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Gray M. Carrier, on September 28, 2012; a daughter, Gwen Widmyer; a brother, Sherman A. Grindstaff; a sister, Rena Vaught; three infant sisters; and a son-in-law, Bill Hammond.
Survivors include one daughter, Janice Hammond; two grandsons, Brad Hammond and wife, Gloria, and Bart Hammond and wife, Julianne; two granddaughters, Amber Garland and husband, James, and Ginger Shifflett and husband, Paul; two sisters, Wanda Peters, and Mattie Payne and husband, Nat; one brother, Anthony Grindstaff and wife, Betty; ten great-grandchildren, and a son-in-law, Warren Widmyer. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Norma M. Carrier will be conducted at 12 Noon on Wednesday, December 17th, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Reverend Bill Greer, Reverend Calvin Jett and Dr. James Richardson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Joy Dean Babb, Diana Blevins, Cathy Timbs and Leatha Grindstaff, organist.
The family will receive friends in the chapel from 11:00 AM-12 Noon on Wednesday, prior to the funeral service.
The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service in Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Sherrill Carrier, Raymond Williams, Jerry "Skip" Campbell, Keith Williams, Mac Collins and Larry Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Pierce, Nat Payne, Earl Bishop, Sherrell Perry, John Hardin, Wayne Dean, Roger Babb, Rick Collins, Leonard Lewis, Larry Peters, Jimmy Peters, Keith Garland, Frank Singleton and Donnie Richardson.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice and to Beth, Donna and Tonya for their care to Norma during her time of need. Special thanks to Frances and Gerald Pigg for every act of kindness shown us. We also thank the many dear ones for their prayers. We are, most of all, grateful to God for His provision of a Savior and the promise of eternal life to all who accept His gift.

Norna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Rita Grindstaff "Mattie" Payne, 87, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in the Hermitage Health Center. She was born February 11, 1936, in Carter County to the late Elbert Clinton and Golda Mae Hardin Grindstaff. Mattie was a 1954 Graduate of Unaka High School. She was a homemaker. She was an extremely good Pianist and Organist, having played in church for several years. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her husband: Nathaniel C. Payne; one brother and sister-in-law: Henry Anthony & Betty Grindstaff of Bristol, Tenn; also, several special nieces and nephews.

Mattie will be buried in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Everything will be private.

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Evelyn Grindstaff "Granny" Ward, age 89, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late William Franklin and Jennie Mae Hardin Grindstaff and was born in Carter County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Ward, a sister, Aileen Grindstaff Pierce; two brothers, Robert E. Grindstaff and Floyd Grindstaff.
Mrs. Ward was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed making crafts, selling her jelly at the flea market and playing Bingo.
Survivors include three daughters, Helen Sue Ward O'Bannon and husband, Barrie, of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Barbara Ann Ward Herron and husband, Barry, of Dorothy, West Virginia; Kathy E. Williams and companion, Kenneth Fletcher, both of Elizabethton; one son, Raymond G. Ward, of Elizabethton; eleven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Grace Herman, of Alabama; one brother-in-law, Abraham Ward, of Mississippi. Also surviving are special friends, Wesley and Rita Holtsclaw; Wayne and Holly Koonz; Billy and Kathy Cole.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of 6200 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital for the love and care given to Mrs. Ward during her illness.
A memorial service for Mrs. Ward will be conducted at a later date.

Evelyn married William C. Ward about 1945. William was born on 3 Jul 1922 in Mississippi, , , ; died on 19 Jul 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Chrystal Effie Grindstaff Hicks, 93, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at her residence after an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Alf and Etta Pierce Grindstaff.
Mrs. Hicks was employed at Elizabethton Steam Laundry for several years and retired from the Laundry Department of Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was of the Baptist Faith. She loved to quilt, crochet and cross stitching.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis G. Hicks, February 13, 2000; two sisters, Darlene Hampton and Ruby Hicks; and two brothers, Art and Howard Grindstaff.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Sherry Hicks; two grandchildren, Joshua Lewis Hicks and Abigail LeAnna Brace and husband Matthew; five great-grandchildren, Mikeala Chrystal Hicks, Aldyn Hicks, Isabella Hicks, Harper Rose Hicks and Max Justin Lewis Brace; two sisters, Cleta Mae Kyte and Pat Guinn; two brothers, Dean Grindstaff and wife Floy and Glen Grindstaff; a sister-in-law, Margaret Grindstaff; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Chrystal Effie Grindstaff Hicks will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Siebenaler, minister, officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday, will be Josh Hicks, Matthew Brace, Bryan Bradshaw, Josh Brooks, Ryan Bowers and Adam Ellison. Honorary pallbearers will be Dean and Glen Grindstaff, Todd Hampton, Jimmy Carr and Steve Hicks.

Chrystal married Lewis Gray Hicks about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lewis (son of Issac B. Hicks and Hattie Perry) was born on 25 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Feb 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Howard Grindstaff, 83, Elizabethton passed away, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at his residence with his family by his side.

Howard was born November 27, 1932 in Elizabethton to the late Alfred & Etta Pearce Grindstaff. He was known for his outgoing personality and his story telling. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Howard was known for his wood working skills. He retired from Mapes Piano String Company. Howard was an avid UT Vol Fan. He was a member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Art Grindstaff; and two sisters, Ruby Hicks and Darlene Hampton.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Margaret Patrick Grindstaff; one daughter, Robin (Glen) Sams; two sons, Gary (Jennie) Grindstaff and David (Libby) Grindstaff; three grandsons, Gary (April) Sams, Justin (Rebekah) Grindstaff, and Ayden Grindstaff; one granddaughter, Madison (Joe) Bowman; four great grandchildren, Taylor Grindstaff, Jared Grindstaff, Patrick Sexton, Noah Sams and soon to be Charles Curtis Bowman; two brothers, Dean (Floy) Grindstaff and Glenn Grindstaff; three sisters, Patricia Guinn, Cleta Mae Kyte and Chrystal Hicks; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Diane Cannon.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016, in the Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Hayley and Rev. Ray Colbaugh officiating. The Eulogy will be given by two of his grandsons, Gary Sams & Justin Grindstaff. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Charlie Glover, Gary Eggers, John Lewis, John Blair, Keith Herman, Frank Shaff, J.L. Collins (his best friend who he loved like a brother), Norman Garland, Lockett Carden, David Garland, Robert Frazier, Ralph Andes, Harmon Glover and Dallas Carrier.

Howard married Margaret Patrick about 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Rev. Darise C. Patrick and Lura Bell Greene) was born about 1934 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Apr 2022 in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charlotte Jean Estep Donnelly, 80, of Elizabethton, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, after a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Roger and Eliza White Estep.
Charlotte was a 1955 graduate of Unaka High School and a retired Dental Assistant. She was a member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Allen Donnelly and James Roger Donnelly, and a sister, Sue Fletcher.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Donnelly; a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Michael Hilton, Dallas, N.C.; a grandson, Richard Sean Donnelly, Mooresville, N.C.; and a brother, Larry Wayne Estep and wife Judy, Elizabethton.
The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. Friday, June 15, at the funeral home. A private graveside service will be held in the Garland Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Active pallbearers will be Larry Estep, Eddie Speer, Gary Street, Sean Donnelly, Henry Clay White and Dick "Ken" Estep. Honorary pallbearers are Dallas Williams and Glen White.

Charlotte married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Phyllis Sue Fletcher, 75, of Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Roger and Eliza White Estep.
Sue was a 1959 graduate of Unaka High School. She had worked at American Air Filter, Elizabethton, and the Mazer Corporation, Johnson City, before her retirement. She was a member of Unaka Baptist Church.
Survivors left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Bobby Joe Fletcher; one son, Eric; one sister, Charlotte and Richard Donnley; one brother, Larry and Judy Estep; several nieces and nephews; her special friends, Edna Yates, Jerry and Shirley Grindstaff, the Red Hat Ladies Sunday School Class, deacons and special friends of Unaka Baptist Church, Walker and Diane Roberson, close friends of Eric, and special friends and co-workers at Snap-on Tools of Elizabethton.
The funeral service for Phyllis Sue Fletcher will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, December 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Walker Roberson officiating. The Rev. Eric Heaton will deliver the eulogy. Music will be under the direction of Sheila Nidiffer. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, prior to the service, and other times at the residence. Graveside services will be at a later date.

Phyllis married Bobby Joe Fletcher about 1959 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Bobby was born on 19 Oct 1938 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 Oct 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Danette Hardin, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Daniel H. and Ina M. Estep. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rev. Richard Estep, and a grandson, Jesse Hardin.
Those left to cherish her memories include her devoted husband of 59 years, David “Doug” Hardin; son, Jeff Hardin and wife Sherri; daughter, Stephanie Ensor and husband Donald; six grandchildren, Sarah Hardin (fiancé Weston Colbaugh), John-Wesley Hardin, Rebekah Hardin, Brandi Ensor (fiancé Chris Beach), Davy Ensor and Daniel Ensor; and a very special great-granddaughter, Allie Beach.
Survivors also include five special sisters-in-law, Jan Estep, Georgia Ellis, Carol Hardin, Vera Smith and Karen Hardin, and life-long friends, Dean and Flo Grindstaff. In addition, she is survived by many nephews and nieces.
Danette was a life-long member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church and was retired from the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services.
A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, July 24, at 1 pm. at Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be provided by the New Liberty Quartet. Pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and nephews in attendance. Friends and family are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to express a special thank you to her grandson, Davy Ensor, for his loving care and assistance during her illness, the staff of Caris Healthcare, and all the visits and meals from family, friends and neighbors.

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Rev. Richard Harvey "Dick" Estep, 69, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday December 28, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. He was a Carter County native. He was a 1963 graduate of Unaka High School where he was a member of the Ranger Football Team for four years. Richard was ordained to the Ministry by his father-in-law Rev. Homer Salyer at Hunter Memorial Baptist Church forty two years ago. He had served the following Churches: Beck Mountain Baptist Church, Dungan Chapel Baptist Church and Stoney Creek Baptist Church. He also had held several revivals during his Ministry. He also had worked at PSG for 20 years. He was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church. Richard was preceded in death by his father: Daniel Harvey Estep, December 7, 1995.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years: Janice Salyer Estep. Two Sons: Lance "The Duke" Estep, of the home and Shannon Estep and wife Christy, Elizabethton. Three Grandchildren: Aaron, Carissa and Jacob Estep. His Mother: Ina Hyder Estep. One Sister & Brother-In-Law: Danette & Doug Hardin, Elizabethton. Numerous nieces & nephews.
A Service Honoring the life of Richard Harvey Estep will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2014, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eric Heaton, Rev. Eric Wright and Rev. Roy Wilson (Ministers who Richard had ordained) officiating. Interment will follow in the Grindstaff Cemetery (Stoney Creek) with the Rev. Roger Haley and Rev. David Foster officiating. Music will be provided by Eric Heaton, The New Liberty Quartet and Debra Woods. Active Pallbearers will be: Aaron Estep, Desler Salyer, Roy Salyer, Doug Hardin, Jeffery Hardin, Jerry Proffitt, Jamie Buckles and Eddie Spears. Honorary Pallbearers will be: All his Nephews, Harold Bowers, Javy Taylor, Estel Taylor, Lanny White, Billy "Boo" Bishop, Ken Pierce and Ministers of the Watauga Baptist Association. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the service hour Wednesday. Friends may also visit with the family and the residence.