Peter Hamilton "Ham" Potter

Peter married Zady Ann Andrews on 10 Jul 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Zady (daughter of James Washington Andrews and Julia Ann Vance) was born on 21 Aug 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 May 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Goodwin Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

June married Howard Hastings Church on 31 Aug 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Howard (son of Wiley Charlton Church and Ellen Catharine Bunton) was born on 4 May 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Jan 1998 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Lawrence E. Roberts on 11 Feb 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lawrence was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Linzy James Trivette on 5 Apr 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Linzy (son of Joel Trivette and Mary Ann Bunton) was born on 24 Nov 1890 in Shawneehaw, Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 10 Oct 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Joel Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was the son of the late Hamilton and Zada Andrews Potter. He was also preceded in death by four sisters.
Mr. Potter was a member and Elder of Elk Park Christian Church. He was retired from the Carter County School System after 44 years of service as High School Principal at the following schools: Cloudland High School, Unaka High School and Hampton High School. He was a Watauga Academy graduate and received his Master's Degree from East Tennessee State University.
Mr. Potter was a former summer employee of the U.S. Forestry Department, Co-Chairman of the Miss Watauga Valley Pageant and a Charter member of the Roan Mountain Citizens Club. He was instrumental in starting the Roan Mountain Naturalist Rally.
He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy Seabees.
Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2002 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home.
Graveside services and interment were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2002at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

James married Edna L. Von Cannon about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edna (daughter of Aaron Frank Von Cannon and Sarah Janie Miller) was born on 19 Nov 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Oct 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH — Buckley D. Church, age 80, 467 Highway 107, Jonesborough, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at his residence.

He was a Carter County native but lived most of his life in Jonesborough.

He was a son of the late Howard and June Potter Church. Mr. Church was a United States Army veteran.

He was co-owner of Jones and Church Farms. Mr. Church attended Seviers Methodist Church.

He was a member of the Unicoi Masonic Lodge #681 F&AM and Jericho Shrine Temple.

Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, David Church.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories two sons, Michael Church and wife, Rosaelia, Gregory Church and wife, Amy all of Unicoi; one step- daughter, Candy Coffee, Jonesborough; one adopted daughter, Carmen Coffee, Jonesborough; one sister, Blanquita Miller, Unicoi; five grandchildren: Samuel Church, Carina Church, Joshua Church, Lacy Church and Caleb Church. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, from 6:00 PM until the hour of service at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Rance Edwards will officiate at the 8:00 PM funeral service. Music will be provided by Inez Chandler.

Carl Jones, Roy Miller, Estil Ingram, Bryon Wiggand, Andres Carmona, Adeliado Ramirez, Jesus Saldana and Enrique Ponce will be serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Anderson, Gene Treadway, George Lowe, Ira Jones and Sherman Dulaney.

Committal service will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 10:00 AM from the Roselawn Memory Gardens.

Those wishing to attend please assemble at the Unicoi Funeral Home by 9:30 AM on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

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JOHNSON CITY - Charles Edward Roberts, 75, of Johnson City passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his residence.

He was a native of Johnson County and was a son of the late Lawrence and Julie Potter Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a member of the New Hope Church of Christ. He was retired from the restaurant business. Mr. Roberts was an avid NASCAR Fan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Roberts and two sisters. Peggy Peters and Patty Smith.

Survivors include his nieces and nephews, Jill Smith of Johnson City, Linda Werner and husband, Randall of Erin, TN, Michael Smith and wife, Kimberly of Bristol, VA, Mitchell Smith and wife, Michelle of Bristol, VA, Debra Guinn and husband, Joe of Elizabethton, Jackie Faver and husband, Paul of Bristol, TN, Joseph Peters and wife, Ann of Johnson City and Anthony Peters of Johnson City; also several great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Mr. Roberts will be conducted at 2:30 PM Saturday, April 14, 2018 in the Washington County Memory Gardens with Rev. Gene Deaton officiating.

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JONESBOROUGH - Glenda Dawn Trivette Peters, 77, Jonesborough, died January 8, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.

Dawn was born in the Poga community of Carter County to the late Linzy and Mary Jane Potter Trivette. Dawn loved genealogy, photography, gardening, birdwatching, traveling, and collecting books and antiques. Along with her husband of 60 years, Jackie Dean Peters, she wrote the book Images of America: Carter County. Dawn was a coauthor of the book Carter County and Its People. She served as president of the Watauga Historical Association and was a leader in the restoration and maintenance of Green Hill Cemetery in Elizabethton.

In addition to her parents, Dawn is preceded in death by a brother, Prentice "Bo" Trivette; her maternal grandparents, Peter Hamilton and Zady Andrews Potter; and her paternal grandparents, Joel and Mary Ann Bunton Trivette.

In addition to her husband, Dawn is survived by her children, Danny (Karen) Peters of Lexington, KY, and Deanne (Brad) Dale of Knoxville; two granddaughters, Rebecca Peters and Lauren Peters of Lexington, KY; two sisters, Rosemary Mowrey and Dianne Garland, both of Mountain City; a special sister-in-love, Patsy Treadway Trivette, Elizabethton; and a special nephew, Prentice (Larissa) Trivette II, Elizabethton; several other nieces and nephews as well as many friends.

In accordance with Dawn's wishes, no funeral service will be held; a celebration of life will be held to honor her at a later date.

Glenda married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Prentice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carolyn Potter Williams, 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 after a brief illness in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Carolyn was born in Roan Mountain, TN and resided in Surgoinsville, TN. She graduated from Cloudland High School and attended college at East Tennessee State University and Milligan Christian College. Carolyn proudly taught for 34 years in Hawkins County, TN. She was a member of First Christian Church in Rogersville, TN and attended Elk Park Christian Church in Elk Park, NC. Carolyn was a charter member and treasurer of the Rogersville Civitan Club. She loved to travel and go on any type of road trip and also loved to read mysteries. She was a loving mother of 3 daughters and Momaw to one special granddaughter. Carolyn will be greatly missed by her family, friends and loved ones.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Williams; parents, James W. Potter and Edna VonCannon Potter; father-in-law, Arnold L. Williams; mother-in-law, Marga B. Williams and brother-in-law, Robert L. Williams.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Judith Williams, Robin Williams Watlington (Gary), and Sonya Williams; granddaughter, Skyler Vess; sister-in-law, Linda Ollis (Farrell); brother-in-law, Edward Williams; niece, Shannon Gibson; nephews, Brian Whitson and Shawn Whitson and several cousins.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm in the chapel of East Tennessee Funeral Home located at 2630 Hwy 75 Blountville, TN 37617. A funeral service will follow at 2:00pm. Interment will follow the service in East Tennessee Cemetery.

Carolyn married David Lynwood Williams about 1962 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . David (son of Arnold L. Williams and Marjorie Barnett) was born on 19 Oct 1939 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 2020 in Hawkins County, , , Tennessee; was buried in East Tennessee Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]