Mary Catherine Grindstaff

Mary married Edward Elbert Moreland on 13 Dec 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of John Moreland and Eliazbeth C. Stout) was born on 23 Jul 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Moreland-Taylor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

John married Bertha Lipps on 20 Sep 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of Daniel Webster Lipps and Callie Arnold) was born on 5 Jun 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Apr 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 2 May 1984 in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, April 18, 1939
GENERAL MORELAND
General Moreland, 50, died at the home of his brother, Ex-sheriff, J. M. Moreland, at Carter Monday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at the home of J. M. Moreland Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. C. Y. Elkins and the Rev. Arthur Roberts officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Moreland; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Taylor and Mrs. Zella Taylor; one brother, J. M. Moreland, all of Carter. Mr. Moreland was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Knoxville, Tenn.
Pallbearers will be: W. W. Worley, Otis Jackson, John Wilson, John Crumley, Henry Rosenmund, Mr. Wesley Steele.
Honorary pallbearers: Sherman Grindstaff, Lloyd Perry, James B. Deal, Charles Morgan, Earnest Buckles, Dennis Brewer, Nave McQueen, Omer Buckles, Mack Boring, S. C. Davis, Hickery Grindstaff, Dewey Fletcher, James Elliott, Charles Hardin, Paul White, Hugh Moreland, Cruise Holder, A. B. Williams, James Frank Edens, Bill Cole, R. A. Allison.
Flower bearers: Mrs. W. W. Worley, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. John Crumley, Mrs. Henry Rosenmund, Mrs. Stacy Peters, Mrs. Paul White, Mrs. Cruise Holder, Mrs. Burl Holder, Mrs. Omar Buckles, and Mrs. Clyde Smith.

General married Ruth (Moreland) about 1905. Ruth was born about 1885. [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]

General married Living [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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Buried:
Eugene “Gene” Ross Moreland, 74, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at home with his family, following an extended illness. He was born on February 7, 1947 to the late Robert “Bob” Henry Moreland and Barbara Kaye White Moreland.
Gene was very loyal and devoted, he always carried a smile and had a friendly word for everyone. He loved both his family and his church family at Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church, where he was a very active member of the Men’s Fellowship. He was a member of the Unaka High School Class of 1965 and then attended East Tennessee State University.
Gene had worked for over 30 years with the Carter County Sheriff’s Department and was passionate about his job. He was a true servant to his fellow officers and his community until his death. Gene was a member of Masonic Lodge #238 for over 20 years and in his spare time, Gene enjoyed fishing, traveling and especially spending time with his family.
Those left to continue Gene’s legacy include his wife, Geneva Williams Moreland, of the home; his children, Phil Williams, Debra Holtsclaw, Todd Moreland and Travis Moreland; six grandchildren, Larissa Trivette, Rusty Holtsclaw, Wesley Williams, Chelsea Moreland, Bobbie Moreland and Zoie Moreland; several great-grandchildren; and a brother, Greg Moreland and sister-in-law, Melissa Moreland. Several nieces and nephews, as well as his special friends, Jim and Darlene Hawk, also survive.
A service to honor the life of Eugene “Gene” Ross Moreland will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, July 5, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Reverend Randy Johnson, Reverend Mark Potter and Reverend James Hawk officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from members of the Carter County Sheriff’s Department. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Gray, Dwight Lacey, Ronny Kent, Matt Patterson, Russel Holtsclaw, Bo Trivette and Don Thompson.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Charlie Moreland, age 64, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late G. L. and May Britt Moreland. Mr. Moreland retired from the Elizabethton City Police Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran and he was a member of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge 238 F&AM and the Shriners. As a member of the Shriner's he participated in the Shrine Oriental Band and was involved in their paper sales and the Shriner's circus. Charlie loved being at the lake with friends and spending time with his grandchildren and his fiance' Shirley Sanders.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bertha Moreland, who raised him; an uncle, Robert Moreland and a cousin he considered as a brother, Bobbie Deal. Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Larry Moreland and wife Becky, Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Olivia Grace Moreland and Evan Wayne Moreland, both of Elizabethton; a sister, Lois Ann Sanders, Johnson City; his fiance', Shirley Sanders, of the home; the following cousins who he considered as brothers and sisters, Betty D. Bradley, Carol Beeler, Roger Deal, Sonny Deal, Greg Moreland and Gene Moreland and his special friends, John Rash, June Rash, Josh Miller, Sarah Dingus and Anthony Buck.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Charlie Moreland will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 20, 2016 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. on Sunday prior to the funeral service.

The Elizabethton City Police Department will serve as Honor Guard. Masonic services will be under the direction of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge 238 F&AM.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:45 A.M. Monday, November 21, 2016 in Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be members of the Elizabethton City Police Department. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Deal, Sonny Deal, David Beeler, Danny Deal, Gene Moreland and Greg Moreland. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 9:45 A.M. on Monday to go in procession to the cemetery.