Parker G. Main

Parker married Nettie Cable about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nettie (daughter of William Cable and Ella "Ellie" Anderson) was born in Mar 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Edith Finney, age 94, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late Parker G. and Nettie Cable Main and was born on February 11, 1925 in Butler, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer Finney and three brothers, Edgar "Bud" Main, W.K. "Bob" Main and Parker G. Main, Jr.

Edith was a happy and caring person who was always ready to help others in need. She was a long-time member of Sims Hill Christian Church who regularly attended all of the services and activities as long as her health permitted. She was also a member of the Carter County Humane Society for over twenty years.

Edith loved being a homemaker and was known for her cozy and inviting home that she always enjoyed decorating for the holidays. She loved gardening and was proud of preserving the vegetables that she had grown. She was blessed to have many friends and enjoyed life.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sisters, Stella Tester of Elizabethton and Mary Jo Laws of Butler; a niece, Penny White of Elizabethton; a nephew, Larry Finney of Elizabethton; special friends and relatives including: Peggy Davenport, Shelia Woods, Mack and Linda Henry, Bill and Sharron Hampton and other nieces, nephews and cousins who were all special to Edith.

A service to celebrate the life of Edith Finney will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Brett Jones, Minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Sheila Woods. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, prior to the funeral service.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Whitehead Cemetery in Butler. Active pallbearers will be selected from the men of Sims Hill Christian Church.

Edith married Delmer Finney about 1943 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Delmer (son of James Garfield Finney and Ida Belle Bailey) was born on 12 Jun 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edgar married Louise Moody about 1948. Louise (daughter of Dallas Lionel Moody and Matha J. White) was born on 10 Oct 1930 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Jul 2014 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estella married Dewey Harvey Tester on 4 Mar 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dewey (son of Harven Earl Tester and Nettie Andrews) was born on 18 Nov 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Dec 2012 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Jo Laws, 86, Butler, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jo was the daughter of the late P.G. and Nettie Cable Main. She worked as a homemaker, caregiver and her favorite job as the “Chef” at Toddler Time Daycare. Mary Jo was a very loving and giving person who made sure her children and grandchildren were taken care of before herself. She loved flowers and animals, especially her ducks, Bob and Sally. She was a member of Elk River Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Haskel “Sonny” Laws; two sisters, Edith Finney and Stella Tester; three brothers, Bud, Bob and P.G. Jr. (June); and son-in-law, Roger Woods. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon (Wes) Asher, Sheila Woods and Sonya Hardin; five grandchildren, Brandy Trivett (James), Kristal (Greg) Andrews, Samantha (Josh) Hinson, D.J. (Whitney) Oliver and John Wesley Hardin II; 12 great-grandchildren, Jared, Bryceon (Bella) and Chayse Andrews, Hannah (Caleb) and Dylan Trivett, Kaleigh (Timmy) Hodge, Shaelynn Meyer, Ella, Bubba and Sophia Hinson, Samson and Scarlet Oliver; one great-great-grandchild, Brentlee Jones; a special brother-in-law, Buddy Laws (Loretta); a special niece, Penny Sue White; a very special son-in-law, Greg Trivett; three special bonus grandchildren, Preston Tolliver, Bailey and Laken Johnson; and many special people that knew her as “MawMaw.” Mary Jo also had many special friends including her lifelong best friends, Jo Burchett and Sandy Blevins. A service to celebrate the life of Mary Jo will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Brian Cable officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the Lakeview Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, will be Greg Andrews, Greg Trivett, Jared Andrews, Bryceon Andrews, Dylan Trivett, Wesley Hardin, Caleb Jones, D.J. Oliver, James Johnson and Josh Hinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Chayse Andrews, Wes Asher and Preston Tolliver.

Read more at: https://www.elizabethton.com/2023/04/24/mary-jo-laws/

Mary married Haskel Douglas "Sonny Boy" Laws about 1963 in , , Tennessee, . Haskel (son of Haskel Warren Laws and Marie Saville) was born about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]