Lydia Gordon McQueen

Lydia married David Grant Matherly on 2 Sep 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of James Matherly and Phereby Rosanna Haynes) was born on 7 Mar 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married Oscar Raymond Lipford on 31 Aug 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Oscar (son of Anthony Abraham Lincoln Lipford and Mary Ellen Campbell) was born on 5 Nov 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Dec 1960 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rowena married James Lamar Smith on 22 Dec 1923 in McMinn County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 17 Feb 1902 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 May 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Vernon Riddle Cordell on 19 Dec 1931 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Vernon (son of Jack Cordell and Betty Naomi Riddle) was born on 9 Oct 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jun 1986 in Wilson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Jimmy Dale Lipford, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.

Mr. Lipford was born in Butler, TN on October 27, 1934. He lived most of his life in Carter County. Most will remember his ownership of several service stations and his many friends associated with drag racing and participation in Rod Runs. He and his brother Howard built most of the homes in Crowe Bottom in the Valley Forge Community. He loved the Tennessee Vols and spending time with his grandchildren. He attended First Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents (Oscar and Lucy Matherly Lipford), he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, (Patricia Rose Lipford), and his brothers, (Howard and Ray).

Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Pilkington (and husband, John) and Stephanie Nave (and her husband, Kenneth), and his sister, Charlotte Williams, a niece, (Betty Jo Greene), and his grandchildren, who were the loves of his life, (Matt and Conner Nave). Several other nieces and nephews also survive.

A visitation period will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A service to honor the life of Mr. Lipford will be conducted at 7:00 PM following the visitation on Tuesday. Rev. Nathan Jennings and Rev. Jack Lloyd will officiate and music will be provided by Grady and Alicia Holder.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Johnny Honeycutt, Danny Williams, Dennis Berry, Doug Deloach, Tony Greene, Joe Hyder, and Edwin Alexander. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Lipford, Steve Sorrell, Dr. David Fenner, and Bob Strickland.

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ORLANDO, FL (Formerly of Elizabethton) - Norman Eugene Smith, 91, formally of Elizabethton, Tennessee, husband of Clara Estep Smith, died at his home in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, 25 October 2017. He attended Elizabethton City schools, East Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee at Knoxville earning a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and University of Central Florida in Orlando where he was working on a MS in Computer Science Engineering. Norman retired from Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin).

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Clara; daughters Vickie Phelps, Elaine Smith, and Jeanne Smith; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; his siblings James L. Smith Jr. of Memphis, David S. Smith of Knoxville, and Earnestine Baker of Johnson City. He was preceded in death by parents, James Lamar Smith and Rowena Matherly Smith and infant brother David Grant Smith.

Norman will be buried at Mountain Home Veteran's Cemetery on Friday, 23 March 2018 at 1:45 pm.

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JOHNSON CITY - Ernestine S. Baker, age 89, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 6, 2023 surrounded by her family. Ernestine was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late James Lamar Smith and Rowena (Matherly) Smith. Ernestine was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-six years, James Lee Baker, in November 2022; her son, Richard Baker; two brothers, Norman (Clara) Smith and J.L. (Josephine) Smith; an infant brother, James David Smith; and a special cousin, Billie Greene.

Ernestine was a loving and kind lady and above everything else she loved her Lord and her family. She was a graduate of Draughon’s Business College and worked as a secretary at Home Federal Bank before becoming a full-time wife and mother. She retired from United Way. She was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church of Elizabethton, Pinecrest Baptist Church of Johnson City and most recently Grace Baptist Church of Johnson City. Ernestine was a talented seamstress and also enjoyed singing and camping. Although her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled nor forgotten, we find comfort that she is now at home with the Lord and reunited with Jim.

Those left to cherish and remember her memory include her daughter, Lisa Sisk and husband Wesley; four granddaughters, Ashley (Josh) Williams, Hayley (Britt) Reece, Alesha Sisk, and Kaylee Baker; two grandsons, Colby Baker and Chance (Emily) Baker; her great grandsons, Dylan, Roland, Bodhi and Judah Williams and Holston Reece; her daughter-in-law, Kyra Baker and family; one brother, David Samuel (Lala) Smith; and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A celebration of Ernestine’s life will be conducted at 3:30 PM on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Reverend Darryl Blair and Reverend Michael Heath officiating. The family will receive friends and family between the hours of 2:00 PM until the service hour at 3:30 PM on Sunday. Friends and family may also visit the residence at other times.

Ernestine will be laid to rest with her beloved husband at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section). Active pallbearers will be Wesley Sisk, Joshua Williams, Britt Reece and Jan Laughrun.

Earnestine married James Lee Baker on 17 Nov 1956 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . James was born about 1930; died in Nov 2022. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Billie Naomi Greene, 89, of Lake City, Fla., went to her Heavenly home on April 1, 2022, at Suwannee Valley Care Center. She was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on December 28, 1932, to the late Vernon Riddle Cordell and Hazel Opal Matherly.
Billie grew up in a small east Tennessee community and graduated from Elizabethton High School. She was a beautiful woman from the inside out who accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior in her teens and lived a life that reflected her deep conviction to Him. She married the love of her life, Mack Greene, in June of 1952. They enjoyed an extraordinary life together traveling extensively with the National Park Service where Mack was employed many years. Perhaps her most incredible memory was having tea with Eleanor Roosevelt when they lived in Hyde Park, N.Y., but that’s hard to say as there were countless memories she shared throughout her sweet life.
Billie was a talented seamstress, and her handiwork was flawless. She was most passionate about her family; being a devoted wife and loving mother to her two children. She and Mack were married 35 years when he passed at the age of 62. Billie remained healthy and independent until her last days. She was a member of Elim Baptist Church in Ft. White and Fort White United Methodist Church. She thoroughly enjoyed attending church services to praise, worship, be filled and grow, along with spending precious time fellowshipping with her church family. Billie loved unconditionally and her legacy is that she was genuinely loved by everyone that knew her. Well done, faithful servant.
Billie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mack C. Greene Jr.; parents, Vernon “Pat” Cordell and Hazel MacLaren; her grandparents; and all her aunts and uncles.
Billie is survived by her loving children, Roger B. (Sherry) Greene Sr. of Virginia, and Nancy L. (Bob) Turner of Lake City, Fla.; brother, Dr. Jack (Jan) Cordell of North Carolina; grandchildren, Randi (Dusty) Hewit, Naomi (Kevin) Newman, Vickie Pridemore, R. Blake Greene Jr., Jennifer Oaks, Allen Oaks and Tara (Tyler) Dockery; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Billie’s Life will be held on Friday, April 15, at 2 p.m. at Fort White United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Brecheen officiating. A graveside service will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, Tenn., where she will be interred with her husband, Mack.

Billie married Mack C. Greene on 7 Jun 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mack (son of Horelt McKinly Greene and Sallie E. Ray) was born on 8 Feb 1925; died on 16 Sep 1987 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]