Wilburn General Grant Grindstaff

Notes:

Wilburn and Nancy Robinson Grindstaff lived at Rock Springs in Johnson County.
His will dated Sep 6,1924 (Jerry Ann Stout)

Wilburn married Nancy Robinson about 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Daniel G. Robinson and Catherine Stout) was born on 1 May 1846 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 May 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Grindstaff Cemetery, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nicholas Decator Grindstaff was born in The Rock Springs Community
of Johnson County, and Hannah was born in the Siam Community of Carter
County. After marrying Hannah, He and She farmed in Valley Forge on
property given to Hannah by her father. Nick and Hannah were members of
The Doe River Baptist Church. Nick was a member of The Odd Fellows
Lodge. After Nick's death in 1935, Hannah lived in Valley Forge with
her daughter, Mary Alice, who took care of her until her death in 1948.
Mary Alice Grindstaff had married Roy Mineyard Snyder and they had
eleven children: Jason Worley, Watson, Maywood, Hazel, Dudley, Wanda,
Benjamin, Floyd, Roy Jr., Myrtle, and John David Grindstaff. (Albert
Grindstaff)

Nicholas married Hannah Alpha Grindstaff on 24 Jul 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of George Washington Grindstaff and Hannah M. Nave) was born on 9 Jan 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Mary Elizabeth Wilson about 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born in Sep 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Sep 1922. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Initially buried in the Cable Cemetery in Johnson County, Tennessee.

Isaac married Martha Lorana Stout about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Thomas J. Stout and Susanna Grindstaff) was born on 14 Aug 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary appeared in the Friday, August 16, 1957 Elizabethton Star

Mrs. Sarah Catherine Stout Trivett, 84, of Butler, Route 3, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lee Gentry, Thursday at 7:15 a.m. after an illness of several months. She was a member of the Willow Dale Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Clarence Stoute of Garden Grove, California, Emmett Stout, of Fossil, Oregon; three daughters, Mrs. Hanna Grindstaff, Butler, Mrs. Lee Gentry, Butler, Mrs. Millison Stout of Mountain City; three brothers; Jessie Grindstaff, Johnson City; Gusta and Dudley Grindstaff, both of Elizabethton; one sister, Mrs. Tishia Wagner of Elizabethton; ten
grandchildren and fourteen great grand-children and many nieces and nephews.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services for
Sarah Katherine Stout Trivett will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Cobbs Creek Baptist church. Officiating will be Rev. J.J. Richardson and Rev.
W.W. Ward. Burial will be made in the Grindstaff Cemetery. Pallbearers are:
Dudley Wagner, Curtis Grindstaff, Little Dudley Grindstaff, Hickory
Grindstaff, Bob Grindstaff, Tom Lawrence. Flower bearers will be selected
from friends and neighbors. The body will remain in the chapel of Lewis
Gentry Funeral Home until 12 noon Friday at which time it will be removed to
the church. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sarah married Joseph L. Stout about 1890. Joseph (son of John K. Stout and Orpha Catherine Ward) was born on 16 Dec 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Mr. Trivette after 1928. Mr. was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Rev. George Washington Trivette in 1929. George (son of John E. Trivette and Mary Presnell) was born on 15 Jan 1860 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 Jul 1943 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Howell Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Mary Elizabeth Arnold on 6 Apr 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Arnold and Rachel E. Morefield) was born in Nov 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tisha married Daniel B. Wagner on 6 Jun 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Elbert D. Wagner on 19 Jun 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Daniel Boone Wagner and Alice O. Smith) was born on 7 Dec 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jul 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wagner Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Roy Mineyard Snyder on 25 Jul 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of Jacob Watson Snyder and Martha Evaline Hawkins) was born on 4 Sep 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Mar 1990 in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee; was buried on 7 Mar 1990 in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilburn married Myrtle Chambers about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of David Maxwell Chambers and Martha E. Ellis) was born on 8 Jan 1912; died on 10 Oct 1974 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Frank Hyder about 1925. Frank was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married James Mifflin Nave about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hilly married Sarah Fina Stout on 1 Sep 1917. Sarah (daughter of David R. Stout, II and Mary Jane Greenwell) was born in Dec 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stanley married Lina White on 4 Jul 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lina was born on 6 Dec 1901 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Apr 1980 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Barney A. Lunceford about 1827 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barney (son of Noah M. Lunceford and Catharine M. (Lunsford)) was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leola Pearl Rash. Leola was born on 25 Dec 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Jul 1988 in , Columbia County, Florida, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Mabel Calhoun on 7 Apr 1923 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Mabel (daughter of David A Calhoun and Lottie Riddell) was born about 1907 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died about 2011 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park, , Monroe County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Leatie M. Stout on 9 Sep 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Leatie (daughter of James K. Stout and Dora Naomi (Stout)) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Danfor married George Dewey Matherly on 22 Dec 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of John W. Matherly and Lillie I. Wagner) was born on 15 Apr 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jan 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout-Matherly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Danfor married Charles James Osborne on 31 Aug 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Isaac Osborne and Eliza J. (Osborne)) was born on 3 Dec 1882 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 May 1963 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stophel Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ester married George F. Keller about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Roby Lawson Grindstaff on 4 Aug 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roby (son of George W. Grindstaff and Emily Loretta "Emma" Stout) was born in Nov 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jun 1952 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gusta married James Maynard Gentry on 7 Sep 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William L. Gentry and Cora Elizabeth Berry) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millison married Allen Stout on 31 Jul 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Allen (son of Joseph L. Stout and Nancy C. Grindstaff) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nannie married James Lawton Arnold on 20 Dec 1922 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. James (son of General Grant Arnold and Cora I. Davis) was born on 26 Nov 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Epsie Presnell on 1 Sep 1935. Epsie was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pearl married Robert Green Perkins, Sr. on 8 Aug 1920. Robert was born on 3 Oct 1897; died on 22 May 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Frank Jewett on 15 Jul 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Jason Worley Snyder, 106, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Hillview Health Center in Elizabethton.

Jason was born on August 4, 1910 to the late Roy Mineyard and Mary Alice Grindstaff Snyder.

Jason grew up in the Valley Forge Community in Carter County, TN. He graduated from the elementary school in that community and the Elizabethton High School in Elizabethton, TN. He received his B.S. Degree from East Tennessee State Teacher's College and taught elementary and high school in Carter County for five years prior to volunteering for the Army/Air Force in July 1942. His military service was for three and one half years. He served as Technical Specialist Staffing and Personnel Management in the 12th Air Force Service Command in North Africa and Italy. Jason was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant on December 24, 1945. At his death, he was the oldest WWII veteran in the state of TN.

After leaving the service, Jason secured employment with the Veterans Administration as a Training Officer. He lived in Knoxville until 1954, when he transferred to the Veterans Administration Central Office in Washington, D.C., where he worked for two years as a Paper Management Analyst. He transferred from the V.A. to the Navy in Washington, D.C., where he worked in various departments of the Navy until his retirement from the Navy Sea Systems command on December 31, 1977. While working in D.C. he lived in Alexandria, V.A. and was a member of National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C., where he served as a Deacon, Elder and on various committees as a Laymen.

Jason became a Master Mason on July 26, 1946 at Dashiel Lodge #238, F.&A.M. in Elizabethton, TN. He affiliated with Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22, A.F. &A.M. and proudly served as its master in 1979. Jason is also a Royal Arch mason, Knights Templar, Past commander of Old Dominion Commandery #11, Past Patron of Martha Washington Chapter #42, O.E.S., and Venerable Master of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Alexandria, VA.

Jason was an honorary member of the B.E. Wooton class-super Excellent Mason since November 6, 1957.

He has an Honorary and Permanent Life Memberhsip of the Jericho Shrine Temple, A.S.O.N.M.S. of Kingsport, TN. He was an honorary member of Rhea Lodge in Jonesborough, TN. On November 20, 1993, he was honored with the Illustrious Thirty-Third Degree of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Knoxville, TN, where he was a member. He was presented his 50-year pin by the Scottish Rite on August 4, 2014. He was presented a plaque on August 4, 2016 for his 70 years of faithful service to the Masonic order by the Worshipper Grand Master of the state of VA.

He moved to Johnson City in 1980, where he married his second wife, Frances. They worshiped at Central Baptist Church and he was a member of William Rigell Sunday School.

Jason made Colonial Hill Retirement Center his home for 12 years until he moved to Hillview Health Center in July 2016.

In addition to his parents, Jason was preceded in death by: his first wife, Viola Wilson Synder, from 1949 until she passed away in 1973; his second wife, Frances Shoun, from 1980 until she passed away in 2007; two sisters, Wanda Elliot and Hazel Bashor; three brothers, W.D. (Doc) Snyder, Maywood Snyder, and Dudley Snyder.

Survivors include: one step-daughter, Sandra Shoun, of Arlington, VA; one step-grandson, Brandon Curry, of Arlington, VA; one sister, Myrtle Taylor, of Johnson City, TN; three brothers, Ben Snyder, of Mountain City, TN, Floyd Snyder and his wife Joann, of Elizabethton, TN, John Snyder and his wife Ethel, of Elizabethton, TN; sister-in-law, Gladys Snyder, of Johnson City; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and special great-great nice, Marlei Snyder, of Johnson City, TN; and several cousins in KY, CA, and TN that have kept in close contact.

Special thank you to: Colonial Hill Retirement Center, staff and residents for the love and support; VA hospital and Avalon Hospice for their care; and Hillview Health Center for their excellent care.

The family of Jason Snyder will receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Mr. Clay Bailey, Dr. Ron Murray, and Rev. Willard Warfield officiating.. Pallbearers will be: nephews, great nephews, and Brandon Curry. Honorary pallbearers include: church family of Central Baptist Church, staff and residents of Colonial Hill Retirement Center, members of Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22, Alexandria, VA, his many Masonic friends in VA and TN, and Dr. Larry Denny, of Johnson City. Family and friends are asked to meet at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City, TN on Wednesday for 11 AM graveside services.

Jason married Viola Wilson on 22 Nov 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Viola (daughter of Ray D. Wilson and Dorothy Duvall) was born about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jason married Frances Shoun about 1980 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Frances (daughter of Asa West Shoun and Pearl M. Laws) was born on 3 Jul 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Oct 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was the son of the late R.M. and Mary Alice Grindstaff Snyder. He was also preceded in death by a son, Scotty, and a brother, Dudley Snyder.

Mr. Snyder was a retired farmer and operated a car dealership from 1948 to 1967. He was a member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243 F.&A.M.

Funeral services for W.D. "Doc" Snyder, 88, were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, from the chapel of Henson Funeral Home.

Masonic services will be at the close of the funeral service at the funeral home.

Watson married Zola Mae White on 6 Apr 1940 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Zola (daughter of Roy McKinley White and Ada Dove "Dovie" Pierce) was born on 12 Jun 1920 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Aug 2014 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Hazel Snyder Bashor, 97, Johnson City died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Appalachian Christian Village. Mrs. Bashor was born January 24, 1918 in Doeville, Johnson County, Tennessee. She was a daughter of the late Roy Mineyard and Alice Snyder. One year later she moved to Valley Forge in Carter County. She attended Valley Forge Elementary, Elizabethton High School, and Teachers College in Johnson City where she received a permanent teaching certificate in elementary education. On August 19, 1942 she married Paul Erwin Bashor. Mrs. Bashor taught school in Carter County and the Elizabethton School System. In 1944 she joined her Navy husband in Washington, D.C. where they both worked for the OSS until his discharge on November 11, 1945. She returned to Elizabethton and lived there until moving to Johnson City in 1953. In 1957 they built Paul's Bait Shop and the Cadillac Motel. In 1962 they purchased the Rio Motel, which is now Paul's Mall on Roan Street. Mrs. Bashor was a member of Central Baptist Church and Seekers Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Senior Center of Johnson City, Appalachian Christian Village, and The Greeters with the Shrine Center of Kingsport. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Paul Erwin Bashor; three brothers, Dudley Snyder, Maywood Snyder, and Watson Snyder; and a sister, Wanda Elliot. She is survived by: one son, Michael Bashor; one grandson, Paul Erwin Bashor; five siblings, Jason Worley Snyder, of Johnson City, Myrtle Taylor of Johnson City, Ben Snyder of Mountain City, Floyd Ray Snyder, of Elizabethton, and John D. Snyder of Elizabethton. The family of Hazel Bashor will receive friends from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Dr. Tommy Hood officiating. A procession will follow immediately after the service to Monte Vista Memorial Park for committal services.

Hazel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dudley married Gladys Forbes about 1942. Gladys (daughter of William M. Forbes and Etta Mae Boone) was born on 27 Oct 1923 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Oct 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wanda married Worley N. Elliott on 12 Dec 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Worley (son of Worley Daniel Elliott and Mary Ruth McCorkle) was born about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1973; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

W. Ben Snyder, age 91, of Mountain City, TN passed Monday, April 3, 2017 in Mountain City Care Center. He was born July 4, 1925 to the late R.M. Snyder and Mary Alice Grindstaff Snyder. He was a member of Doe Valley United Methodist Church and he enjoyed fishing and gardening. Ben was also a member of Taylorsville 243 F & AM.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loraine Goodwin Snyder, and five brothers: Dudley Snyder, Roy Snyder, Jr., Worley Snyder, Doc Snyder and Maywood Snyder and two sisters: Hazel Bashor and Wanda Elliott.

Those left to cherish his memory include one daughter: Kerwin Cornett and husband Joe of Mountain City, TN; one son: Terry Snyder and wife Diana of Mountain City, TN; one sister: Myrtle Taylor of Johnson City, TN; two brothers: Floyd Snyder and John D. Snyder, both of Elizabethton, TN; five grandchildren: Brian Snyder, Jacinda Triplett, Candida Presnell, Clay Graybeal and Joey Beth Souder; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Special friends John Holloway and H. Long also survive.

Funeral services for W. Ben Snyder will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday, April 6, 2017 from the East Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Hill and Rev. Rick Thomason officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 pm prior to the service. The graveside and interment with full Masonic Rites will follow in Shoun Goodwin Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Holloway, Kevin Seatz, Linnie Rhudy, Tony Rhudy, David Snyder, Wesley Snyder, Gary Stout and John Brookshire. Honorary pallbearers will be H. Long, Mike Long, Bill Brookshire, Kenneth Proffitt, Roby Phillippi, Lynn Snyder, Joe Pat Snyder, Mountain City Care Center Staff and in home caregivers.

William married Loraine E. Goodwin on 3 Dec 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Loraine (daughter of Ronder Hubert Goodwin and Beulah Elva Rambo) was born on 28 Apr 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Goodwin-Shouns Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Floyd Ray Snyder, 91, of Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Hillview Health Center. He was the son of the late Roy Mineyard Snyder and Mary Alice Grindstaff Snyder and was born in Elizabethton on January 2, 1928. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Hoss Snyder; six brothers, Jason Worley Snyder, Watson "Doc" Snyder, Maywood Snyder, Dudley Snyder, Roy Mineyard Snyder Jr. and Ben Snyder; and two sisters, Hazel Basher and Wanda Elliott.
Floyd was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in World War II. He was a faithful member of Big Springs Church of Christ. He worked for 28 years at North American Rayon Corporation and retired as a Supervisor at the ETSU Post Office.
Floyd was a 50-plus year member of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge #283, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and a member of the Jericho Shrine Temple. He loved woodworking and working in his yard and garden.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 24 years, Jo Ann Hyder Snyder, of the home; one brother, John D. Snyder and wife Ethel of Elizabethton; one sister, Myrtle Taylor of Johnson City; two step-sons, Joseph E. Rutter of Elizabethton and James T. Rutter of Hawaii; two step-grandsons, Joseph E. Rutter II of Elizabethton and James T. Rutter II of Hawaii; several step-great-grandchildren; and a special nephew, Chase Nelson of Johnson City. Several other nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
A service to honor the life of Floyd Ray Snyder will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, January 3, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Glen Layfield, minister, officiating. A masonic service will follow the funeral. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, prior to the funeral service. The graveside service and entombment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 4, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military Honors to be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Floyd married Barbara Ann Hoss on 10 Oct 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Thomas Weyland Hoss and Hettie Ann Sims) was born on 23 Apr 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Mar 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Nancy G. Collins, age 85, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Nancy was the daughter of the late W. Dudley and Myrtle Grindstaff.

She was a graduate of University of Tennessee and a retired dietician from Johnson City Medical Center.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Collins in 2013 and grandchildren, David Noah & Hannah Grace Hoffman.

Nancy is survived by daughters, Clark Collins of Johnson City, Eve Hoffman and husband Jim of Roswell, GA, and Elizabeth Carmack and husband Gary of Johnson City, several cousins, nieces, nephews and sister in law, Sandra Collins.

Nancy's family wishes to thank the staff of Amedisys. It is with deepest gratitude and love that they would also like to extend a very special thank you to Jodi Shaffer, Michelle Crowell and Chaplain Steven Spell.

Nancy requested a graveside service to be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial to the Handbell Ministry at Munsey MUMC.

Pallbearers will be Andy Gouge, Alan Collins, Tom Collins, Todd Denton, Phil Booher, Jeff Carroll. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Virgil Anderson Sunday school class.

Nancy married Frank Clark Collins on 29 Dec 1960 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born about 1940; died about 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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‘Nick’ Nave - MOUNTAIN HOME
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I Thessalonians 5:18 Nicholas “Nick” Decatur Nave, 82, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2005, at the V.A. Nursing Home Care Unit in Johnson City, TN, after a long, hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born September 1, 1923, in Carter Co., TN, he was the oldest of fourteen children born to Vada Trixie Grindstaff and James Miff Nave, both of whom predeceased Nick. Also preceding him in death were his wife of sixty years, Dorothy Vee Johnson Nave; brothers, Marvin, Jimmy, Andy; and an infant sister. Surviving are three daughters and their families: Tondalayo (Tonda) N. Strong and husband, Wayne, Toumonava N. Nelson and husband, Montie, and Yolanda Nave. Grandchildren and spouses are Derryl Strong and wife, Rebecca, Emily Strong and fiancé, Steve Danner, Jennifer Robinson and husband, Tim, and Michael Milhorn II. Nick leaves five great grandchildren: Kavita MacDonald Strong, Sasha Strong, Nelson Elliott, Hailey Robinson and Ryleigh Milhorn. He is also survived by nine brothers and sisters: Al Nave (WA), Jesse Nave (TX), Ronnie Nave, Melba Roark, Dorothy Vee Horne, Hannah Fair, Lee Grills (all from TN), Nancy White (FL) and Dean Nave (SC). Nick Nave attended and played football for Elizabethton High School. He later earned his GED. Nick was a veteran of World War II, serving as a ship’s cook and gunner in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Maui in the Philippines. He liked to refer to himself as a soldier in the Lord’s army, rank of slave and servant, with duties of singing in the choir and soul winning. After serving in grocery retail sales, he owned and managed Dutch Boy Restaurant and Nick’s Restaurant and Catering. Many people knew him as “The Chicken Man.” After selling Nick’s in 1989, he worked as a Wal-Mart greeter in Bristol. Until his retirement from the City of Kingsport Transportation Division, he proudly drove the Jitney for the city and for special events (alcohol free First Nights, Boys and Girls Clubs, the Kingsport Police Dept., Hope Haven Mission, Salvation Army Church, weddings and many churches). He was a faithful servant of the Lord. As a charter member of Tri-Cities Baptist Church, he served in the choir and as a greeter. Most notably, he was a consistent soul-winner all his adult life. When anyone asked him, “How are you, Nick?” he would answer either, “SAVED, how are you?” or “If I was any better I couldn’t stand it.” He enjoyed hobbies of fishing, boating and horseshoes, but work and witnessing were his highest priorities. He lived to win the lost to Jesus Christ. He studied the Bible every day, once made a mission trip to Mexico and always handed out tracts and New Testaments wherever he went. He supported and held a special affinity for Tri-State Baptist Children’s Home. The family will receive friends at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga St. in Kingsport from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2005. Services will be conducted at Tri-Cities Baptist Church, 171 Promise Land Dr, Gray, TN at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, with Rev. Arden Taylor officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service. At Nick’s request the gospel message will be presented. Burial with military honors will follow at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens, 2630 Highway 75 (Airport Road), Blountville. Pallbearers are Derryl Strong, Michael Milhorn II, David Lawhead, Clarence Hobbs, Gary Coates, Alan Fulcher, Gary Fulcher and Tim Robinson. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Chandler, Bill Herndon, Dr. Paul Borisuk, Hank Green and Cecil Laws. The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to the kind, loving, caring staff at the V.A. Nursing Home Care Unit for their “above and beyond” service to Nick and his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tri-State Baptist Children’s Home, c/o Rosa Emma Honeycutt, 1528 Vance Tank Rd, Bristol, TN 37620.

Notes:

Zola Mae Shankle, age 89, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2012, from Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.

She was born in Carter County and was a daughter of the late Herman and Fina Stout Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hurshell Shankle; son, Benny Shankle; sister, Edith Elizondo; and nephew, Frederick Elizondo.

Mrs. Shankle retired from the Carter County School System after 36 years of service, where she taught the first grade at Unaka Elementary for most of her career. She was a lifelong member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church, where she was always active in all of the church activities, and a member of the Retired Teachers Association.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Yankosky and husband Richard of Frederick, MD; sister, Edna D
Andelet of Elizabethton, TN; grandchildren, Mary and Michael Amtsberg of Douglasville, PA, Matthew Yankosky of Frederick, MD, and Julie Yankosky of Columbia, MD; great grandchildren, Benjamin Amtsberg and Sarah Amtsberg both of Douglasville, PA, and Anthony Yankosky of Baton Rouge, LA.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Pine Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center for their loving and unwavering care.

The funeral service for Mrs. Shankle will be conducted at Tetrick Funeral Home, in the Chapel of Peace, on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at 7:00 PM with Rev. Richard Estep, Rev. Bill Greer and Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. Special music will be provided by Janice Estep and Debra Woods. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 – 7:00 PM prior to the service.

The graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday in Blevins Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doyce Sheffield, Richard Lewis, William Grover, Henry White, Marvin Garland, Kenneth Shankle, Matthew Yankosky, Michael Amtsberg, and Waymon Carrier. Norman Peters will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Those who wish to attend the service are asked to meet at 10:15 AM at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Zola married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Edith Elizondo, 82, of 157 Mayfield Drive, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008, in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.

Edith was born in Carter County to the late Herman and Fina Stout Grindstaff. She later moved to Alton, Illinois, where she lived most of her life before returning to Elizabethton. In Alton, she retired from the Owens Glass Company after 30 years of faithful service. Edith was a member of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church and was a Gold Star Mother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Elizondo, and her only son, Frederick Herman "Freddie" Elizondo.

She is survived by two sisters, Edna D'Andelet and Zola Shankle, both of Elizabethton, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The funeral service for Edith Elizondo will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 23, 2008, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Estep and Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Janice Estep, soloist. The family will receive friends Tuesday from Noon to 2:00 P.M. prior to the service or at her residence, 157 Mayfield Drive, other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 27, 2008, in the Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Edwardsville, Illinois. Active pallbearers are Michael Amtsberg, Richard Yankosky, Matthew Yankosky, Robert Eichers, Dan Wilkins, Maynard Peters, Henry White, and Ernest Grindstaff.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Stoney Creek Baptist Church, 1843 Hwy. 91, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Edith married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Orville Grindstaff, age 97, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from the Ivy Hall Nursing Home in Elizabethton.

Orville was born in Wise County, Virginia to the late Vaught and Lina White Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Campbell; two sisters, Bernice Grindstaff and Nadine Fisher; and two brothers, Ernest Grindstaff and Bert Grindstaff.

Orville was a loving husband and father and retired from North American Rayon Company after 46 years of service. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in World War II. Orville was a member of Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 40 years and as the church treasurer for 44 years. He was one of the first members of the Golden Group, formed by the church. Orville also loved farming.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving and devoted wife of 75 years, Eula Grindstaff, of the home; two sons, Larry Grindstaff and wife Leatha, of Elizabethton and Lynn Grindstaff and wife Tina, also of Elizabethton; his grandchildren, Todd Grindstaff, Trampus Grindstaff, Heather Grindstaff, and Terry Campbell; one brother, J.D. Grindstaff and wife Mary Lou, of Elizabethton; five sisters, Ann Breland and husband Rev. Odell Breland, Della Nettles and husband Floyd, Mary Nell Greer and husband Rev. Bill Greer, Erma Barker, and Judy Scholl and husband Ray; and one brother, J.D. Grindstaff. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Orville Grindstaff will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Bill Greer, officiating. Music will be provided by Joy Dean Babb, soloist, Ted Puckett, soloist and Leatha Grindstaff, pianist. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday.

The graveside service will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Rick Williams, Eddie Williams, Todd Grindstaff, Trampus Grindstaff, Sherrell Perry and Robert Calloway. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Williams, Maynard Peters, Howard Campbell, Terry Campbell, Michael Lowe and Gary Williams.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for their loving care given to Orville during his illness.

Orville married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 20, 1930 – May 16, 2018
J D Grindstaff, 88, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
J D was preceded in death by his mother and father, Vaught and Lina Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 32 years, Thelma Wright Grindstaff; sisters, Nadine Fisher and Bernice Grindstaff; brothers, Ernest, Orville and Bert; and a brother-in-law, Jack Barker.
J D was a loving husband and father and was loved by all who knew him. He worked at North American Rayon Corporation, American Air Filter and Barker's Drive-Thru. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served in World War II. J D was of the Baptist faith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Mary Lou Grindstaff, of the home; one daughter, Sue Williams and husband Gary; one grandson, Jamey Williams, wife Carrie and three special great-grandchildren, Gavin, Harper and Natalie; sisters, Mary and (Rev. Bill) Greer, Judy and (Ray) Scholls, Della and (Floyd) Nettles, Erma Barker and Ann and (Rev. Odell) Breland; a special sister-in-law, Eula Lee Grindstaff; step-children, John Ramey, Tom Ramey, Pamela Burghart and Scott Ramey; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Special thanks to Judy and Victor Deloach and all their staff at Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the loving care they gave J D for the past six years.
The graveside service for J D Grindstaff will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, will be Billy Grindstaff, Jamey Williams, Gary Williams, Aaron Greer, Ed Thompson, Larry Grindstaff and Scott Ramey. Pastor Rob Letchner of the Johnson City Seventh-day Adventist Church and Rev. Bill Greer (J D's brother-in-law) of the Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church will officiate the graveside service.

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On January 2, 2017, Nadine Grindstaff Fisher passed away peacefully while being read poetry by her son-in-law. Mrs. Fisher suffered with Alzheimer's, and had declined steadily following the death of her beloved husband, Harold B. Fisher, just thirteen months prior.

Mrs. Fisher was born April 27, 1932, and was raised on Stoney Creek, just outside of Elizabethton, TN. Although their coal mining father did all he could, the family of twelve struggled financially, like most during that era. She was a member of the basketball team in High School, made excellent grades, and decided she wanted more.

She, the oldest of six girls and baby sister to four brothers, was the first of her family to attend college. With no money, she packed what she had, and attended Lees-McRae College, where she entered agreements with them to work for her education and realized nursing was her calling. She worked at Grace Hospital, and became an R.N. While in nursing school, she met a handsome, young businessman by the name of Harold B. Fisher.

Mother and Daddy adored one another. They were together for ten years, growing their business, Fisher's Market of Morganton, before adopting their first child, Gina (incidentally, Mrs. Fisher passed on Gina's birthday, which Gina sees as a true honor). A couple years later, along came Art, and then Marla, to complete the family.

The family greatly enjoyed travelling and camping, especially with Jim Fisher's family. Together, they travelled the country and Canada. She loved her church, First Presbyterian Church of Morganton, televised trials, swimming in her pool (even though she never really learned to swim), playing board games, working puzzles, playing on Yahoo with her siblings, and ice cream.

Once her children had flown the nest, she returned to her nursing career, working at Grace Ridge as a supervisor.

She was a tough, but loving woman. To earn her trust was attainable, but difficult. Earning her respect was to be treasured. Her love for her grandchildren was endless. We know she is in Heaven with her husband of 57 years, and they are watching us all. She is survived by her children; Gina Fisher-Isaacs and husband Jody of Morganton, NC; Art Fisher and wife Kelly of Morganton, NC; and Marla Fisher Barnwell and husband Chris of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren Kelsey Fisher, Carlee Poole, Luke Fisher, Ben Fisher, Spencer Barnwell, Addison Poole, Holden Barnwell, Harper Isaacs, and Ragan Fisher; sisters Judy Scholl, Mary Nell Greer, Erma Barker, Ann Breeland, and a very special sister, Della Nettles, of SC, without whom, we would not have made it through this time as well; brothers Orville Grindstaff, and JD Grindstaff, and numerous nieces and nephews Preceded in death by; beloved husband, Harold Bennett Fisher, and his parents Bennett H. and Etta Fisher; her parents Vaught and Lina Grindstaff; brothers Bert Grindstaff and Ernest Grindstaff.

We will miss you, Mommy. Your wit, your fierce loyalty, your lemon meringue pies, and your honesty.

A special thanks to Cambridge House of Longview NC, and our cousin, Conlee Fisher Clarke of Catawba Regional Hospice, for her help and guidance during the last thirteen months.

Myrtle married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Judy Carol Grindstaff Scholl, daughter of the late Stanley Vaught and Lina White Grindstaff, entered into the gates of heaven on November 10, 2018.

Judy was born on May 8, 1947 in Stoney Creek, Tennessee. The youngest of 11 children, she attended Unaka High School and was trained as a licensed cosmetologist and was a LPN graduate of Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Judy worked at Watauga Hospital, in Boone, NC, where she met her husband, Raymond Grant Scholl, from Hilliard, Ohio and Judy were united in holy matrimony on September 27, 1970 upon Ray's tour of duty in Vietnam serving in the United States Army. This union was blessed with 2 children: Kristina Beth and Jody Ray. Judy and Ray were married 48 years and called Sugar Grove, NC their home for many years. She was a member and Sunday School Teacher of Cove Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Bernice Grindstaff & Nadine Fisher, brothers: Ernest, Bert, Orville & J.D. Grindstaff. Judy is survived by her husband Ray of Sugar Grove, NC, daughter Kristina Beth School Miller and husband James of Boomer, NC and son Jody Ray Scholl & wife Chasity Fleming Scholl of Cottageville, SC.

She is also survived by her loving father and mother-in-law: Marvin (95) and Viola (93) Scholl and 6 grandchildren: Benjamin (18), Carolina (16), Lydia (15), Lilah (13), Abigail (12), Laini (11). Sisters: Ann Breland, Mary Nell Greer, Erma Barker & Della Nettles.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018, 2 p.m. at Cove Creek Baptist Church in Sugar Grove, NC.

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Frances L. Oliver, age 85, of Mountain City, TN, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2012, at the Watauga Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

She was born on June 17, 1927, to the late Barney and Minnie Pearl Grindstaff Lunceford. She was a homemaker, she loved to quilt, sew, embroidery, crochet and reading and she was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Roy Oliver, on February 28, 1988; brothers, J.R. Lunceford, Ed Lunceford and Gordy Lunceford; and one grandson, James Vanover.

She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Vanover, Tishia Vaught and husband, Delmar Vaught, and Ann Oliver, of the home, all of Mountain City, TN; sons; Charles Oliver and wife, Sandra, of Mountain City, TN, Ralph Oliver and wife, Jane, of Creston, NC, and Carl Oliver and wife, Elaine, of Butler, TN; Sisters; Lillian Arnold, of Butler, TN, and Ruth Issacs, of Mountain City, TN; and one brother, Max Lunceford, of Mountain City, TN; grandchildren, Teresa Tester and husband, Norman, Alicia Morefield, Kevin Oliver and wife, Amy, Ray Oliver, Joshua Morefield, all of Mountain City, TN, Joey Oliver, of Butler, TN, Jessica Murphy and husband, Shannon, of Creston, NC; Great Grandchildren, Cody Tester and wife, Tynae, of Laurel Bloomery, TN, Hunter Greene, Dalton Morefield, Natalie Oliver, all of Mountain City, TN, Miles Murphy and baby Murphy, of Creston, NC, and Brittany Ward of Marion, VA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. from Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Howard, Rev. Leonard Fletcher and Rev. Dean Smith officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Music will be provided by Sandy Roberts, Joe Simcox, Brittany Fletcher and Fredia Wagner.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2012, from Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Norman Tester, Delmar Vaught, Don Matheson, Johnny Stout, David Lunceford, Keith Lunceford, Ray Lunceford, Jeff Lunceford, Adam Lunceford, Johnaton Lunceford, Michael Lunceford, and Thomas Lunceford. Honorary pallbearers are Ralph Matheson, Kevin Oliver, Ray Oliver, Joey Oliver, Josh Morefield, Cody Tester, Hunter Greene, Dalton Morefield and Miles Murphy.

Frances married Robert Leroy Oliver on 22 Apr 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Hooker Alexander Oliver and Bonnie M. Morley) was born about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances G. “Frankie” Harkleroad passed away at the age of 88 on July 23, 2022, at Hope Haven Hospice. She was a native of Elizabethton, Tenn., and had resided in Lake City, Fla., since 1956.
Frankie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Elizabethton, Tenn., a graduate of East Tennessee State University, and a teacher at Columbia High School for 33 years. She was “Teacher of the Year” in both 1974 and 1985, with a yearbook dedication in 1986.
A devoted wife and mother, she enjoyed playing bridge, traveling to her second home in Tennessee, and visiting with friends.
Frankie’s legacy was her unfailing generosity of spirit and the little gifts she gave to her friends for every occasion; in fact, she never forgot a birthday nor any other special event in the lives of those around her. Frankie was loved by all who were blessed to have known her; she made a lasting impact on the lives of many.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thomas Harkleroad, and her parents, Floyd Fayne Grindstaff and Leola Rash Grindstaff.
She is survived by her son, Max Robert Harkleroad of Clermont, Fla., and a host of dear friends in both Elizabethton and Lake City.
She was a member of the Florida Teachers of English, the Florida Education Association, Delta Kappa Gamma (an international teachers’ group), D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution), U.D. of C. (United Daughters of the Confederacy) and AAUW (The American Association of University Women).
According to her wishes, no service is planned.
Interment will be at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, Tenn.

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Mary "Lucille" Stout, 89, of Morristown, formerly of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. Mrs. Stout was a member of Morristown Baptist Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Stout; parents, Claude and Mable Grindstaff; and brother, John David Grindstaff. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Kate (Mike) Vaughn; son, Bill (Mary) Stout; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Missy) Vaughn, Jonathan (Somer) Stout, Doug (Kayla) Arnold and Tiffany Stout and fiancé, Michael Branner; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Allison, Dylan, Lane, Justin, Braxton, Ethan, Caleb, Sarah, Zoey, Joey, Cameron and Jayden; sister, Doris Jean Wilkins of Georgia; uncle, 106 years old, O'Barren Calhoun of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Robert Reed and Jonathan Stout officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton for graveside services.

Mary married Frank Stout on 18 Jul 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Samuel Jasper Stout and Ethel Garland) was born on 31 May 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 2004 in Hamblen County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Electrocuted in work accident.

Dora married Fred Basil Blackburn on 26 Jul 1942 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Fred (son of Oran Hill Blackburn and Pearl Parlee Wagner) was born on 11 Feb 1921 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 Dec 2011 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Justin Dean "Bud" Grindstaff, of Dogwood Acres in Hampton, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 surrounded by his family. He would have been 86 years old on August 10.
Mr. Grindstaff was born in Old Butler, TN and was preceded in death by his parents, Leta Stout Grindstaff and Robert Sherman Grindstaff; sisters, Dora Blackwell, Jewell Blackburn, Ilean Gwyn, and a grandson, Adam James.
Bud was a barber and owned Bud's Barber Shop and Beauty Shop of Hampton, TN, having served the community since 1955. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and served as a barber aboard the ship, U.S.S. Laffey DD724. He was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and fixing "all things broken." He loved having all his family gather each Sunday at PAP's house and he also loved to fly and vacation with his family.
Those left to celebrate his life include his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Mary Lou Odom Grindstaff of the home; his loving son and daughter, Mark Dean Grindstaff and his wife, Shelecia and Lisa Grindstaff James; his precious grandchildren include, Seth Grindstaff and his wife, Lauren, Justin Grindstaff, Caleb James and his only granddaughter, Hannah Grindstaff; and his siblings, Kyle Grindstaff, Elsie Clark, and Eldona Norris. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The Celebration of Life service for Mr. Grindstaff will be conducted on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Ron Owens officiating.
The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday prior to the service and at the home at other times.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Seth Grindstaff, Justin Grindstaff, Caleb James, Darryl Hendrix, Robbie Norris, Jimmy Blackburn and Kit Lunceford.
Honorary pallbearers will be J.L. Norris and I.G. Osborn and all "Bud's" many friends and customers.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Novella married Jady Carl Grindstaff, Jr. on 14 Nov 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jady (son of Jady Carl Grindstaff and Anna Clara Shoun) was born on 3 Sep 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 2005 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June Houston, 94, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2016.
A native of Butler, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late James Maynard Gentry and Gusta Leigh Stout.
In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sidney Houston, and his children, Ladeau, Grady and Larry; previous husbands, Fred Riddle and James Cross; and a precious great-granddaughter, Heather Marie Row.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Gladys and husband Bert Plummer of Elizabethton, and Ruth Ann and husband David Peters of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Roland Eugene Blankenship of Elizabethton, Veronica Ann and husband Timothy Osborne of Erwin, Joyce Davena and Ray Smith of Albuquerque, N.M., and Jennifer Ann Treadway of Evington, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Stephanie and husband Adam Baumgartner of Knoxville, Tenn., Michael Row of Seminole, Texas, Jordan Kelly Rapert of Clyde, N.C., AmberLee Row of Albuquerque, N.M., and Bethany Nicole Rapert of Erwin, Tenn.; and one great-great-granddaughter, Natalie Claire Baumgartner of Knoxville, Tenn. June loved the entire Houston family as her own.
Graveside services for June Houston will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 23, in the Houston Family Cemetery, Watauga, with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating.

Rosa married Joe L. Proffitt about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joe was born about 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Nannie Kate Swift, age 90, of Swift Hollow Rd., Mountain City, TN went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning July 9, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Nannie Kate was born April 11, 1933 to the late Allen and Millicent Stout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two infants; two sisters, Della Faye and Rosa Lee and two nephews, Bob and Albert.

Nannie Kate was a quiet, simple lady. She worked at Leco and Levi manufacturing for many years. Nannie Kate served with the Crewettes (wives of Johnson County Rescue Squad men) for several years. She loved to work in her flowers. She was a faithful wife and homemaker to Dearl for 73 years. Nannie Kate was a devoted member of Dewey Christian Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Dearl Swift; two nephews, Dean and Timmy, and sister-in-law, Babe.

The family will receive friends from 12:00–1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Mountain City Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Minister C.D. Bud Gentry officiating. Graveside service and burial will follow from the Wilson Cemetery.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PINEY FLATS - Cleo Chelsie Perkins Osborne, age 94, of 615 North Pickens Bridge Road, Piney Flats, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 1st, 2015, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee after many years of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She was born May 24th, 1921 near Butler, Tennessee, in Johnson County. She lived most of her life in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Mrs. Osborne was the daughter of the late Robert and Ester Wagner Perkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace James Osborne after almost 65 years of marriage and their 18 month old son, Paul James Osborne, one sister; Nell Forrester, four brothers; Elbert, Ernest, Odis and Leroy Perkins. Mrs. Osborne was an active member of Piney Flats Baptist Church until her illness. She loved working in Vacation Bible School for almost fifty years. Survivors include one daughter Betty Johnson and husband Marvin "Buck" of Piney Flats; one son Bobby Osborne and wife Shirley of Princeton West Virginia ; two grandsons Marvin Johnson Jr. of Piney Flats and Bobby Osborne II of Johnson City ; one brother, Robert Perkins Jr. of Elizabethton ; one sister, Nova Lee Hatch of Yucca Valley California, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend special thanks to three nieces for their loving care, Janie Sams and husband Eddie, Janie Archer, and Adella Bardon. A service to honor the life of Mrs. Osborne will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5th, 2015 at Piney Flats First Baptist Church with Dr. Allen Davis and Reverend Frank Osborne officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday November 5th, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., prior to the service or at her daughters residence 571 North Pickens Bridge Road, Piney Flats any time. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday November 10th, 2015 at Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats, those who wish to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Active pallbearers will be Eddie Sams, John Swonger, Dean Torbett, Anthony Johnson, Jacob Bury, Bobby Osborne, Bobby Osborne II, Marvin "Buck" Johnson and Marvin Johnson Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Stevens, Jim Sanders and Carl "Buddy" Rash.

Cleo married Wallace James Osborne on 1 Aug 1936 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wallace (son of Charles James Osborne and Lillie Bell Hicks) was born on 11 Jun 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jul 2001 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Edgefield UMC Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nelle married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Howard William Jewett, 81, Elizabethton, a native of Johnson County, who lived most of his life in Carter County, passed away at the Burgess Square Healthcare Center in Westmont, Illinois on Saturday, February 20, 2016 where he was taken to be closer to his daughter and her family. His birthday would have been March 13th. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Knights of the Blue Nose based on his service at a Strategic Air Base in Thule, Greenland.
He was a graduate of Happy Valley High School and Elizabethton Business College from 1970-1974 in which he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Higher Accounting and Business Management. Howard utilized his Bachelor's degree and started his own business, Howard's Shop E-Z at the corner of Holly Lane and W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton. Later in life he also started a second business, Howard's Shop E-Z II on West G Street in Elizabethton. According to his past customers, his "hotdogs" will never be forgotten. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, going out to restaurants, especially Bojangles and watching western movies. He also enjoyed a good basketball or football game.
Howard was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Frank and Alice Wagner Jewett of Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Louise D. Buckles Jewett and his brother, Vaughn Jewett, Elizabethton. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Sheila Jeannette Bailey and son-in-law, Bill E. Bailey, his grandchildren: Bill G. Bailey, Brandy A. Bailey and Jesse L. Bailey who resides in Darien, Illinois, his half-brother, Frank "Buster" Jewett and wife Linda of Doylestown, Ohio, his nieces, Judy Massey, and Tammy Simerly, Elizabethton and Lisa Jewett of Ohio along whit his nephews Keith Massey, Johnson City, Kenneth Jewett, and Larry Jewett, Elizabethton and Frank Jewett, Jr. of Ohio. His Sister-In-Law: Mrs. Francis Jewett of Elizabethton.
A Service to honor the life of Howard Jewett will take place at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Pastor Mark Fowler officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Greg Ruston and the Pleasant Beach Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be selected from family and in-laws, James J. Bailey and Carl L. Bailey. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Alan Cox of Life Care Center, Elizabethton for his care and consideration of Howard also James John & Nancy Bailey and Carl Lynn & Debbie Bailey.

Howard married D. Louise Buckles on 2 Jul 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. D. (daughter of Abe Buckles and Kate Forbes) was born on 6 Apr 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 2002 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]