Daniel Ward

Daniel married Nancy J. Moreland about 1854 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born in May 1832 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Virginia Elizabeth "Betty" Forrester on 19 Feb 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Virginia was born in Aug 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Alice J. Stout on 14 Nov 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of Jacob Noah Stout and Amanda Bailey) was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1959 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Carrie Ollie South on 7 Jul 1903 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Carrie was born on 12 Feb 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Oct 1930 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tapley married Olive J. Proffitt on 5 Dec 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Olive (daughter of Pleasant Palmer Proffitt and Atha Louisa Forrester) was born on 5 Sep 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jun 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Mary E. "Mollie" Arnold about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Alexander Arnold and Nancy Morelda Stout) was born in Oct 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Bina R. Moody about 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bina (daughter of Violet Carolina Moody) was born about 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Nancy (Ward) about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verta married William J. Eastridge about 1905. William was born about 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Selmer married Cora A. Eller on 13 Apr 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of John F. Eller and Zelpha Greer) was born on 4 Feb 1899 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 Apr 1965 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Gipsy Grimsley on 10 Aug 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gipsy was born on 16 Nov 1901 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 27 Jun 1987 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wade married Blanche Belle Courtner about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Blanche (daughter of John K. Courtner and Mattie M. Ward) was born about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Oct 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lulu married John Walter Millsap on 26 Nov 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . John (son of Elias Cromwell Millsaps and Mary Roxanna Shoemaker) was born on 27 May 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 22 Sep 1948; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married John D. McCulloch on 10 Feb 1931 in , Johnson County, , . John was born about 1904 in , , Tennessee, ; died about 1981 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clayton married Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt on 5 Jun 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John B. Rainbolt and Alice Saphronia "Fronie" Matheson) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Dora Lea Forrester on 29 Jan 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dora was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ida Isabell Pass Forrester

BUTLER — Ida Isabell Pass Forrester, age 89, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Johnson County Community Hospital.

She was born on July 7, 1923 to the late James and Bina Moody Ward. In addition to her parents, Ida was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Pass and Fred Wallace Forrester; a son, James 'Jim' Pass and two brothers: Joe Ward and Lloyd Ward.

Ida worked for over 25 years for the Johnson County School System. She enjoyed being outdoors and loved to work in her vegetable and flower gardens.

Ida was the oldest member of Dyson Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Mildred Pass; two sons and daughters-in-law: Danny and Judy Pass and Tom and Evone Pass; daughter-in-law, Brenda Pass, all of Butler, TN; grandchildren: Danny Pass Jr., Alan Pearson, Patty Pass, Miranda Lowe, Jason Pass, Matt Pass, Jamie Pass, Jeff Pass and Jonathan Pass; great grandchildren: Faith Lowe, Amber Lowe, Katlin Pearson, Alec Pearson and Allie Pearson; niece, Evelyn Ainsoworth and Ida's church family at Dyson Grove Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the Dyson Grove Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastors Leonard Fletcher, Greg Thompson, Dean Fletcher and Chuck Stout officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012 from the Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Ida's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

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JOHNSON CITY — Marie Ward Shanks, 90, Johnson City went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at the Christian Care Center after a brief illness.

A native of Butler, she was a daughter of the late Selmer Scott and Cora Eller Ward. She had lived most of her life in Elizabethton. She was a graduate of The Watauga Academy. Marie was retired from the East Tennessee Undergarment Factory. Until her illness, Marie was very active in her church, Lynn Valley Baptist Church where she was a member of the Choir. Marie along with her very special friend Louise Puckett was overseers in the kitchen at Lynn Valley for many years. She sang with a Trio for many years going to different churches in East Tennessee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William " Bill" Shanks, March 11, 2004; by a brother, Glen Ward; and a sister, Betty Cannon.

Survivors include a son, Gary Swift, Jonesborough; a daughter, Gail Swift Trotter, Pelzer, South Carolina; her brother, Robert Ward, Butler; and her church family, especially the choir.

A Service to celebrate the life of Marie will be conducted at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City. Music will be provided by the Lynn Valley Baptist Church Choir. Active Pallbearers will be Deacons of Lynn Valley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Graduates of Watauga Academy. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Staff of The Christian Care Center. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturday in the funeral home.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pearle Millsap Madgett, age 93, Elizabethton, died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. She was a native of Washington County, VA and a daughter of the late John Walter and Lula Ward Millsap. Mrs. Madgett moved to Elizabethton in 1943. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Elizabethton. She was a homemaker and had worked as a licensed LPN.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Madgett was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bernard Madgett, Feb. 20, 1985, one son, Bill Madgett and three brothers, Earle, Clyde and Carl Millsap.
Survivors are three daughters and sons-in-law, Nanette and Dale Harmon, Richmond, VA, Charlene and Steve Williams, Fairfield Glades, TN, Patricia and Wade Carnley, Graham, NC, one son and daughter-in-law, Robert "Bob" and Jean Madgett, Elizabethton, eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Alice Melvin, Bluff City and Ella Grace and James Carlyle, Bristol, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service for Mrs. Madgett will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, March 5 in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Brent Seals officiating. Music will be under the direction of John Bunn.
The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6 in Weaver Cemetery, Bristol.

Pearl married Charles B. Madgett on 8 Sep 1934 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . Charles was born about 1904; died about 1985; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Arthur Nichols, Jr.. William (son of William Aurthur Nichols and Bonnie Margaret Dickens) was born on 25 Jul 1937 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 May 2016; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James “Jim” Robert McCulloch, age 83, passed away on November 20, 2022 at The Waters at Roan Highlands in Roan Mountain, TN. Jim was born August 31, 1939 to the late John and Edna McCulloch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Sue Roark, Dorothy Nichols and brother, T McCulloch.

Jim was a hard worker and enjoyed working and playing golf. He loved his church and his church family at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he previously served as a deacon.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 60 years, Ella Mae McCulloch; sons, Robbie McCulloch and wife Kathy, Jimmy McCulloch and wife Glenda; daughter, Christy McCulloch Mann; special niece, Susie Yoggerst; sister, Peggy Pope and husband Dean; sister-in-law, Ruby McCulloch; grandchildren, Chelsea Shaw and husband Devin, Katie McCulloch, Wesley McCulloch, Lizzie McCulloch, Xander Mann; great granddaughter, Kennedy Grace Shaw; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Michael Icenhour officiating and special music provided by Lindsey Yoggerst. The graveside service and burial will follow the funeral at the church cemetery with military honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Anthony Yoggerst, Zach Yoggerst, Wes McCulloch, Darrell Hammons, Xander Mann, Melvin Humphrey, and Brian Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Keith Wilson, Larry Motsinger, Dean Pope, and Richard Hammons.

James married Ella Mae Hammons about 1960 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Ella (daughter of Samuel Elrod Hammons and Maxie Virginia Willen) was born on 6 May 1944 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Dec 2022 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beatrice "Granny B" Whaley, age 86, 3627 Hwy. 321, Butler, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 29, 2007 from Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. Mrs. Whaley was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church for seventy years where she was active in Women on Mission. She retired from the Carter County School System where she worked as an aide on the bus for handicapped students. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Whaley, November 13, 1988 and one son, James D. "John" Whaley in 1995. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law: Roma and Phillip Waycaster, Kingsport, one son and daughter-in-law: Roy and Maxine Whaley, Butler, one daughter-in-law: Robin Swinson, Butler, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three sisters: Ruby Elliott, Margie Pearson, Judy Mick, all of Elizabethton, two brothers: Fredrick Carroll Ward, Elizabethton and Ed Ward, Gulf Port, MS and special friends: Bart and Susie Smith, Butler, Judy Vines, Elizabethton and Timothy Clawson, Butler. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Whaley will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 2 in Little Milligan Baptist Church with Rev. Nick Bradshaw and Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Ronnie Campbell and the Little Milligan Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow in the Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Bart Smith, J. R. Campbell, Chris Ward, Eric Garland, Jeff Smith and Kris Klepper. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and family and members of Little Milligan Baptist Church.

Beatrice married Ralph B. Whaley on 10 May 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ralph was born on 9 Dec 1917 in Alabama, , , ; died on 13 Nov 1988 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby Lee Elliott, 90, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from her residence, following a brief illness. She was born in Carter County to the late Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Elliott on November 8, 1996; a son, John Donovan Elliott; three grandchildren, Cassie Elliott, John Elliott, Jr., and Gary Lynn Elliott; sisters, Beatrice Whaley and Louise Raines; an infant sister and an infant brother; four brothers, Frank, Tom, Ira, and Edward Ward.

Mrs. Elliott was retired from the Johnson City Medical Center as and LPN, where she had served for nineteen years. She was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church and loved gardening, flowers, and being with her grandchildren and her dogs.

Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Brenda Elliott, Elizabethton; three sons, Richard Elliott and wife Linda, Johnson City; Gerald Elliott and wife Becky, High Springs, FL; and Keith Elliott and wife Robin, Elizabethton; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Elliott, Elizabethton; one brother, Fredrick Ward and wife Denise, Elizabethton; two sisters, Marjorie Pearson and Judy Mick and husband Bruce, all of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; and four special friends, Jan Williams, Tammy Winters, Patricia Ward, and Tom Ward.

The funeral service for Mrs. Elliott will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Nick Bradshaw, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Richie Elliott, Jeremy Elliott, Adam Elliott, Phillip Grant, Robert Hagy and Wayne Berry. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Ward and friends and neighbors.

Ruby married John M. Elliott on 18 Apr 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 19 May 1917; died on 9 Nov 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ira Ward - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON — Ira M. Ward, 77, 110 King St., Elizabethton, died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at his residence. A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. He had lived a number of years in Carter County. He was retired member of the Raytheon Coporation of Bristol. Mr. Ward served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge. He was a member and Past Worshipful Master of the Hampton Masonic Lodge #750. Mr. Ward was a former member of the Carter County Civil Service Board. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Ward, a sister, Louise Rains and two brothers, Frank and Tom Ward. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Oliver Ward; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Steve Chambers, Elizabethton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim C. and Joan Ward, and Rex and Crystal Ward, all of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Marinda and Matthew Lovelace, Beth Whitehead, Alex Chambers and Brianna Ward; three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jada Whitehead and Ryan Peterson; four sisters, Beatrice Whaley, Butler, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie Pearson and Judy Micks, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Fred C. Ward, Elizabethton and Edward Ward, Gulfport, Mississippi. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in the National Cemetary, Mountain Home, with the Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be Buddy Ward, Will Barkley, Greg Greer, Ray Buck, Randall Vines and Johnny Julian. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted by Hampton Masonic Lodge #750 at 8 p.m. Monday. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Tennessee National Guard. To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Ward to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

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Marjorie "Margie" Ward Pearson, age 85, of Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2015 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina.

Margie was born on April 26, 1930 in Carter County, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Clayton J. Ward and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Douglas Pearson; one son, Ken Pearson; four brothers, Tom, Frank, Ira, and Ed Ward; three sisters, Louise, Ruby and Bea; and three infant siblings.

Mrs. Pearson had worked in the cafeteria at Siam Elementary and was a member of Siam Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and "loving her grandchildren."

A graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Marjorie "Margie" Ward Pearson will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Butler Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Campbell, officiating.

Marjorie married Ralph Douglas Pearson about 1950. Ralph (son of Grover Clyde Pearson and Hattie Mary Anna Eggers) was born on 4 May 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On June 5th with all of his children home, Dad departed earth for a pain free Heavenly Home.
Once a Marine-always a marine especially if you were a drill instructor. We agreed that when Dad entered the Pearly Gates he began to instruct others.
He served our military in the U.S. Marine Corp proudly in combat and everyday life. Dad was quick to speak his mind but if it came from his heart you knew it. If you entered our home you knew that you were family.
If it were not for the loving care of Dr. Thad Carter and our precious MHG Surgery Outpatient Staff Nurses the past six years could have been worse. We will miss our drill instructor!

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Ward; three sisters, five brothers; and a great-grandson, Mikey.

He is survived by the most precious sacrificing woman on earth his wife, (our Mom), Patricia Ann Ward. He leaves four children, Janet Stewart (Roxy) of Saucier, James E. Ward, Jr. (Renee) of Yazoo City, Tambra Winters of Gulfport, Cheryl Lowman (Robert) of Pass Christian. The treasures of his life were his11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and the 3 great great-grandchildren that he left behind. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie Pearson, Judy Mick, and a brother, Frederick Ward, all of Elizabethton, TN.

"Semper Fi"

The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport where friends may visit beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport with USMC honors.

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Fredric "Cog" Carroll Ward, age 76, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on September 9, 2019 following an extended illness. Fredric was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Clayton and Elizabeth Ward.

He was a 1964 graduate of Hampton High School. During his time in high school, he enjoyed running the half mile, one mile and two mile race which he received many ribbons for. He served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1967 and was stationed in Vietnam, Korea, Japan and Okinawa.

He worked as a welder and worked in a nuclear plant for many years and later became owner operator of a tractor trailer rig working with different companies throughout the United States doing long hauls. He helped establish the Carter County Hunting and Fishing Club. He was an avid hunter, an avid race fan and a craftsman, working with wood, making turkey calls, eagles, jewelry boxes and walking canes. He also loved to read western books including Civil War books.

He attended Sims Hill Christian Church as often as his health permitted him to. He always said, "You need prayers? This church will always pray for you!" The church family meant a lot to him.

In addition to his parents, Clayton and Elizabeth Ward, he was preceded in death by his five sisters: Beatrice Whaley, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie "Margie" Pearson, Louise Raines and Judy "Amanda" Mick; four brothers: Tom Ward, Frank Ward, Ira Ward, Edward Ward, and three siblings who died at birth: Mary, Lemis, and Isaac Ward.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 39 years, Denise G. Ward; three children from a previous marriage: Patrick C. Ward and wife Casey, of Dunn, NC, Brian S. Ward and wife, Tara, of Elizabethton, TN, and Chris E. Ward, of Dunn, NC, six grandchildren, Krista L. Bowling and husband Cody, of Elizabethton, Clark Clancy, Kelsey Clancy, Rebecca Clancy, Jacob Smith and Caleb Allen, all from North Carolina; five great grandchildren: Jerimiah A. Bowling, Aubrey C. Bowling, Ava C. Bowling, Ainsley C. Bowling and Ryan T. Bowling, of Elizabethton, TN; sister-in-law, Patricia Ward, of Gulfport, Mississippi; and many nephews and nieces.

A service to honor the life of Fredric "Cog" Carroll Ward will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Sims Hill Christian Church with Pastor Bret Jones, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service on Thursday or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will follow the funeral service in the Hamby Cemetery in Fish Springs with Pastor Bret Jones, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Tom Ward will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Fredric married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - J. Ray "Junior" Ward, 92, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Neva, TN and son of the late Thomas Wheeler and Dora Lea Forrester Ward.

In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his sons: David Ray Ward, Werner Kempinger, and his first wife Bula Elliott Ward.

Junior proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Scottish Right. He was employed by General Shale and Chuck Mason Trucking. Junior was of the Baptist faith and attended Bethel Baptist Church.

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Those left to cherish Junior's memory include his loving wife of 43 years, Helen Marie Devoti Ward, daughter Marlene Carr and her husband Wayne, step-sons: Dennis and Randy Brown; grandchildren: Tony Carr, David Ward, and Petra Eppinger; great-grandchildren: Tony Carr, Lucas and Robert Eppinger; sister Charlotte Hamby, brother James Ward, nieces Terri and Karen, nephews Bobby and Scotty, and special friend from church Tamee Tweed.

The family will greet friends to share memories on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 5:00 pm until a Celebration of Junior's life at 6:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City with Pastor Jim Perkins officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday at Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Tony Carr, Tony Carr II, Bobby Hamby, Earl Henley and Caleb Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be James Ward, Robert Hamby, Kent Walker, Eddie, Chuck, Dale, Greg and Brett Mason, and all Junior's friends from the Masonic Lodge.

Junior married Beulah Elliott on 1 Oct 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beulah (daughter of David J. "Dave" Elliott and Alice Williams) was born on 15 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Carl C. Ward, 82, Hampton, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Signature Health. A native of Ole Butler, he was a son of the late Charles & Opel Tilley Ward. He had lived in Carter County for several years. He was a retired Carpenter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Jay Ward and a sister: Maybelle Hicks. He was a member of Friendship Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include his sons: Kevin Ward, Hampton and Kale (Michelle) Ward, Elizabethton. Two Grandsons: Blake & Drew Ward and Granddaughter: Mary Ward.

One Sister: Ruth Carden, Hampton. One Brother: Darrell (Sue Carol) Ward, Butler. His special roommate and special friend: Clarence Matherly.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021 in Butler Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Osborne officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be: Darrell Ward, Frankie Ward, Jonathan Greenwell, Mike Hawkins, Larry Marlow, Greg Hicks, Isaiah Greenwell, Bud Hicks and Bill Blevins.