Henry Harrison Fletcher

Notes:

Henry and Belva had nine children.

FLETCHER, Henry Harrison
"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, August 13, 1969
DEATHS
Henry Harrison Fletcher, 74, of Butler (Dry Run Community) died at his home Saturday, 12:00 noon after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late William E. and Matilda O'Neal Fletcher. He was a retired farmer, veteran of World War I, member of the American Legion and a member of Midway Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Belva Cardwell Fletcher, Butler; four sons, Walter, Paul, and Charles, all of Butler, and Rev. Carroll Fletcher, Neva; five daughters, Mrs. M. Rainbolt, Mrs. Annie Bradley, Mrs. Dorothy Potter, Mrs. W. Phillips, Mary L. Potter, Butler; five sisters, Mrs. Lula Orton, Mrs. Dora Orton, and Mrs. Myrtle Cardwell, all of Johnson City, Mrs. Cheloia Clark and Mrs. Dillie Grindstaff, both of Butler; 31 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from the Midway Baptist Church Monday, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Carl Wilson officiating.
Burial was in the Fletcher Cemetery.
Pall-bearers[sic] were men of the Adult Bible Class of Midway Baptist Church, Herbert Lewis, Dana Morley, Norvin, Bradley, Chalmas Laws, Robert Garland, and Truman Dugger.

Henry married Belva A. Cardwell about 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Belva (daughter of James Giddeon Cardwell and Mary Ann Eller) was born about 1904 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1987 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fletcher Family Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mavis married Bruce Dana Proffitt about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bruce (son of Joseph L. Proffitt and Pearl L. Eggers) was born on 9 May 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Nov 1975 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MORRISTOWN — Mrs. Annie Inez (Fletcher) Bradley, the 2nd child of the late Henry and Belva (Cardwell) Fletcher, passed peacefully into her eternal rest at the Heritage Center Nursing Care, Morristown, TN, on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the age of 92.

She and her late husband, James Howard Bradley, had made their home in the Little Dry Run community of Johnson County for 70 years. As health issues became significant, she moved into assisted living or nursing home, as was required, always taking the collage of her family with her which she shared with her visitors.

Mrs. Bradley was affiliated with Midway Baptist Church for a number of years before moving her membership to Dyson Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bradley was a woman of great faith. Many have rejoiced with her over the years as she shared the times God had specifically met a need that had been bathed in prayer day after day. In the late 1930's, 1940's and the 1950's, there was little "wealth" in the household. However, there were few needs that were unmet, as her children will testify today. She continued faithfully attending church, singing in the choir and teaching Vacation Bible School year after year, working diligently at home to share her faith with her children as well as her neighbors.

Many people in her community have benefited from her generosity as she shared produce directly from her garden and from her cellar and freezer as well, as she saw needs that she could meet. Her family members have proudly worn garments made or mended by her skilled fingers. Grandchildren have snuggled under her beautifully stitched quilts. Several have had the privilege of receiving their own personal full-size quilt at bridal showers to share with their new spouses! By Mrs. Bradley's own count, she made and gifted over 90 quilts in her lifetime! Many have enjoyed using her crocheted doilies, a skill that she learned from her husband who watched his mother when he was only a child.

Every grandchild was lovingly rocked and enjoyed her home-cooking over the years. She was a great cook! Many a workman who shared the tobacco planting and harvesting, the hay mowing, raking and baling, the wheat or corn harvest with Mr. Bradley, enjoyed the bounty of her table when they came in for lunch. Mrs. Bradley always remembered someone's favorite dish and took time to prepare it, just because she knew they liked it! Hundreds of babies were welcomed into the community following a baby shower for which she prepared a special dish. Likewise, hundreds of grieving families partook of meals served by the church family, of which she was a part. Often in the years of her "empty nest", she would prepare a dish or a meal for an older person whose spouse has passed away, simply because she felt they would enjoy and benefit from a "home-cooked" hot meal.

Mrs. Bradley did not slow down much as a "retirement age" came around; rather, she continually looked for opportunities to minister to her neighbors with her culinary skills. She also enjoyed raising a variety of flowers and having a nicely-decorated home. One acquaintance described the Bradley home and farm as the place on Little Dry Run that looked like it had been manicured: flowers blooming spring and summer, bushes trimmed, buildings painted and fence-rows clean! What a tribute to a hard-working couple who enjoyed the land and possessions with which God had blessed their lives! Mrs. Bradley enjoyed people! This led her to volunteer at the Johnson County Hospital during those "empty nest" years. She enjoyed the fellowship with patients and staff as she ministered there. Undoubtedly, many names were added to her prayer list as she encountered sick folks and their families.

Five children were born to the Bradley household and presently survive: Emma Stout and husband Dean of Midland, GA, Kyle Wayne "Jack" Bradley and wife Joyce of Butler, TN, Margie Guthrie and husband Roy of Morristown, TN, Wanda Zahrt and husband David of Winamac, IN and John Bradley "JD" and wife Gail of Elizabethton, TN; surviving grandchildren are Dean Stout and wife Dana, Tim Bradley and wife Ladonna, Jeff Stout and wife Susan, Lee Ann Wright and husband Steve, Brad Guthrie and wife Andrea "Andi", Jason Guthrie and wife Charity, Janeen Pennell and husband Travis and Lauren Bradley; 5 great grandchildren; two sisters: Winnie Phillips of Butler, TN and MaryLee Potter of Kingsport, TN.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bradley was predeceased by an infant daughter, who passed March 1945, Mary Evelyn; four brothers and two sisters.

The family of Annie Inez Bradley will receive friends and share memories to honor a life well lived on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service will follow with Mrs. Bradley's nephew, Rev. Leonard Fletcher officiating. Special music will be provided by Allan Yates.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Timothy Bradley, Christopher Bradley, Bradley Guthrie, Jason Guthrie, Larry Grindstaff and Junior Potter. Honorary pallbearers are Dean Stout, Jeffery Stout and Travis Pennell.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends honor Mrs. Bradley by making donations to the Gideons International, PO Box 155, Mountain City, TN 37683 or Dyson Grove Baptist Church, 8693 Roan Creek Road, Butler, TN 37640.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. John Short and the Regency Retirement Village staff and to Dr. David Johnson and the Heritage Nursing Center staff.

At other times, the family will receive friends at the home of her son, Wayne "Jack".

Annie married James Howard Bradley on 21 Jun 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 6 Feb 1919 in Alabama, , , ; died on 8 Aug 2007 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Nell Blanch Lunceford on 4 Feb 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nell (daughter of Aud Lunceford and Lily Ward) was born on 2 Jun 1928; died on 2 Jun 2007 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Linda Proffitt Hopkins, age 67, of West Jefferson died Wednesday morning, October 31, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 3:00pm at Bald Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. John Elledge officiating. Burial followed in the Bald Mountain Cemetery. The family received friends from 2:00-3:00pm on Sunday, November 4, 2018; one hour prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Butler, TN on August 24, 1946 to the late Bruce and Mavis Fletcher Proffitt. She worked as a sales clerk at Wal-Mart in West Jefferson. She had a passion for collecting Angels. She was a loving wife, mother and sister; she will be missed by all. She was also preceded in death by a son, Everette Wayne Lunceford; a brother, Jackie Proffitt and a sister, Dorothy Stanley

Mrs. Hopkins is survived by her husband, Allen Hopkins; three sons. Tim Hopkins and wife, Justine, of West Jefferson, Tony Hopkins, of West Jefferson and Anthony Hopkins, of West Jefferson; a daughter, Patricia Seagle and husband, Lance, of Fleetwood; a brother, Jerry Keith Proffitt, of Elizabethton, TN; four sisters, Norma Jean Eldreth, of Mountain City, TN, Beverly Jean Lowe, of Mountain City, TN, Judy Brockwell and husband, Donald, of Elizabethton and Nancy Matherly, of Elizabethton; a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Lunceford; a special friend, Homer Shell; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

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James David Fletcher, age 67, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 30, 1949 to the late Walt Fletcher and Nell Lunceford Guy. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by great grandchildren: Mackynzie Brown and Brantley Brown.

David loved the outdoors and especially loved to work with wood. He especially enjoyed making birdhouses and has made many bird houses for his family and friends throughout the years. He was an equipment operator for many years.

He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish David's memories include his wife of 49 years, Brenda Hamby Fletcher; children: Teresa Robbins and husband Stephen of Mountain City, TN and Jerry Fletcher of Hagerstown, MD; sister, Ilene Roberts and husband Johnny of Mountain City, TN; brothers: Boyd Fletcher of Mountain City, TN and Bob Fletcher and wife Deanna of Butler, TN; grandchildren: Stephen Robbins Jr., Sarah Brown and husband Brad, Jerry David Fletcher Jr. and Shetona Fletcher; special great grandson, Nathaniel Brown; special friends: Rose Tester, Margaret Cress and Catherine Hassenrich and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Pine Grove Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastors Mike Penley and Sammy Icenhour officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Brown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stephen Robbins Jr., Stephen Robbins, Brad Brown, and Chris Laing. Honorary pallbearers are the Men's Sunday School Class of Pine Grove Baptist Church and Staff of Amedysis Hospice.