Amanda Moreland

Amanda married William R. Taylor on 21 Aug 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William T. Taylor and Elizabeth Culbert) was born on 16 Aug 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jul 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Golda married General Jackson Taylor on 6 Jan 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. General (son of Alvin Taylor and Sarah A. Markland) was born in Mar 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Stella Taylor on 13 Feb 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stella (daughter of Jess H. Taylor and Matilda (Taylor)) was born in Sep 1898 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Aug 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Zella and Frederick got divorced shortly after their marriage. She and her son George F. Ritchie were living with Frederick's parents in 1930 and 1940 Johnson County, TN census. Frederick was living in a boarding house in the 1930 Carter County, TN census.

Zella married Fredrick Payne Ritchie on 18 Jan 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced about 1930. Fredrick (son of Robert Houston Ritchie and Lula Addie Smith) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Archie "Jack" Taylor, age 81, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Jack was born in Carter County, Tennessee to the late General Jackson Taylor and Goldie Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine Grindstaff; his second wife, Roma J. Taylor; two grandchildren, Jackson Johnston and Taylor Blevins; his siblings, Willie Taylor Garland, Lena Gregory, Loretta Markland, Lois Jean McClure, Laurie Campbell, Brooks Taylor, Cephus Taylor, Coy Taylor and Sterling Taylor; two half-sisters, Ruth Estep and Chelsea Taylor; and three half-brothers, Roy Taylor, Anderson Taylor and John Taylor.

Jack was a 1957 graduate of Unaka High School and was a member of Moore's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He retired from Baxter Pharmaseal after 38 years of service. Jack enjoyed time with family and friends and grandkids, listening to music, country drives, gardening and watching the Braves.

Those left to cherish his memory include three daughters, Tammy Blevins, of Gray, TN, Maria Gwin and husband Joshua, also of Gray, TN and Jackee Johnston and husband Jason, of Johnson City, TN; one son, Gary Taylor and wife Regina, of Charleston, SC; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one brother, Freeman Taylor, of Elizabethton.

A graveside service to honor the life of Archie "Jack" Taylor will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Clarence Phillips and Pastor Ben Cole, officiating. Music will be provided by Angela Bowman and Melissa Woods. Jack's nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Warren married Fannie J. Timbs on 20 Dec 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fannie (daughter of James Avery Timbs and Mary Roberta "Bertie" Williams) was born about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 2022 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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George F. Ritchie, 88, died peacefully at home on October 26, 2018.

He was born December 29, 1929 in Elizabethton, TN, son of Zella Taylor Ritchie and Fredric Payne Ritchie.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Christine Ritchie; and brothers, Sam Ritchie and Hubert Fred Ritchie.

He attended Butler Elementary School and graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1947. He put himself through college delivering newspapers for the Elizabethton Star and the Johnson City Press. He graduated from East Tennessee State College with a bachelor's degree in 1951. He also graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1959 with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a licensed Land Surveyor in the State of TN. He is a long-standing member of Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City where he was a member of the Men's Bible Study Class.

He worked as Mechanical Design Engineer for Sperry Corporation, retiring in 1988. Due to his engineering talents, he was selected for many special projects. He designed key components used by NASA for the space program. His designs were on board many space shuttle and rocket launches.

He was an expert mechanic, welder and carpenter. His hobbies were motorcycles, woodworking and photography. He could repair or fix anything. He could take any piece of equipment apart and put it back together in his workshop. His favorite hobby was attending church and studying the bible. He had read the bible many times and could quote many verses. George was a wonderful father to his three daughters and set a good example for many people. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by: daughters, Karen Ritchie, Linda Ritchie and Syndee Cooper; grandchildren Julia and Malachi Cooper; sisters, Hettie Ritchie Beasley and Gene Ritchie Hilton, and cousin Lynn Kay Andrews.

In lieu of flowers, George had requested donations be made to Grace Fellowship Church, 2314 S Greenwood Dr. 37604, 423-928-5601; or the Washington County Animal Shelter, 3411 N. Roan St. Johnson City, 423-926-8769.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the Grace Fellowship Men's Bible Study Class, especially Paul Bellamy, Rich Taylor, Larry Thompson and OJ Cain.

Friends may visit at Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City on Thursday, November 1, 2018 beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a memorial service following at 7:00 p.m. A short graveside service will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

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Mr. Warren D. "Sput" Taylor, age 58, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Elizabethton, he was the son of Fannie Timbs Taylor, Elizabethton, and the late Warren G. Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a quality control compliance technician with Bristol Metals. He was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church, a member of the Watauga Association of Genealogy and a member of the American Society of Quality Control (A.S.Q.C.).
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Lisa Taylor, of the home; two daughters, Brittney Grabiel and husband, Chris, Gallatin, TN, and Jennifer Arnold and husband, Mike, Gray, TN; two granddaughters, Taylor Grabiel and Addison Arnold; a grandson, Silas Grabiel; and a sister, Mary Grindstaff, Elizabethton. Several brothersinlaw, sistersinlaw, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.
Sput and Lisa were married for 37 years. Sput was saved and baptized in 1979. He had a passion for life, a winning smile, and was always quick to lend a helping hand to others.
A service to honor the life of Mr. Warren D. "Sput" Taylor will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 13, 2015, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. David Foster officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:007:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the service or at the residence at any time. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in the Taylor Cemetery (Rome Hollow). Active pallbearers will be Phil Dishner, Will Taylor, Tommy Deyton, Collin Stover, Jackie Peters and John E. Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers include the members of Stoney Creek Baptist Church, neighbors, and the members of the Watauga Association of Genealogy. Special friends include Dawn Peters, Dave Gallagher, Tony Love, Zack Trumbo, Bo Musselwhite, Robbie and Tammy Baines and so many others. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 A.M. on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery.