Mahala Lowe

Mahala married John Roberts about 1857 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1837 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mahala married William H. Grindstaff on 31 Oct 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Michael Grindstaff, Sr. and Jane "Jinsey" Allgood) was born about 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Nancy E. Estep on 21 Dec 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Tennessee Estep and Susannah Laws) was born about 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Susan E. Estep, age 71, died at the home of her son, George H. Estep, Route 3, Elizabethton, Friday morning after a lingering illness. Mrs. Estep was a member of the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, George H. Estep; one stepson, James D. Estep of Route 5, Elizabethton; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Lilly Smith, Lenmore, California; one brother, Wilburn Grindstaff, Route 5, Elizabethton; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Edd Burnett, Rev. James Brooks and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemtery. Active pallbearers, James R. Hyder, Walter Grindstaff, W. P. Richardson, Willie Ritchie, Leonard Hardin, Parker Grindstaff. Flower bearers will be Bible Class of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. The body will be returned to the home Friday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

Susan married David Samuel "Sam" Estep about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Shadrach Estep and Nellie Tester) was born on 25 Dec 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Estep Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Goldie Mae Hardin about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Goldie (daughter of Michael Roberts Hardin and Lucy Bartee) was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Unknown Lady about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Unknown was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jennie Mae Hardin on 4 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jennie (daughter of Robert Hardin and Celia (Hardin)) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Etta Berdina Pierce about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Etta (daughter of Albert T. Pierce and Mary F. Hardin) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Oct 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wanda Hildred "Bee" Grindstaff Peters, 95, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
She was born in Carter County on April 11, 1922 to the late Elbert C. and Golda Hardin Grindstaff. She lived most of her life in Carter County and attended Unaka High School.
Wanda was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Elizabethton and also attended Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church and Milligan Free Will Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She loved to read her Bible and had read it through many, many times.
Wanda and her husband operated a local grocery store in the Hunter Community of Stoney Creek for several years. Her hobbies included cross-stitching, embroidering, quilting and playing the piano.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray D. Peters, in 1986; a brother, Sherman A. Grindstaff; two sisters, Rena Vaught and Norma Carrier; three infant sisters; and a son-in-law, Rob Sanders.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Sanders and Gail Bishop and husband Earl; three grandsons, Ed Keesee, Edward Elliott and Benjamin Bishop; two granddaughters, Beth Bennett and husband Billy, and Kimberly Street and husband Brad; one brother, Anthony Grindstaff and wife Betty; one sister, Rita "Mattie" Payne and husband Nat; six great-grandchildren, Casey Street, Savannah Golson, Sarah Elliott, Emma Elliott, Katie Keesee and Luke Keesee; one great-great-granddaughter, River Golson; two step-granddaughters, Robin Lyons and Marnie Childress; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service to honor the life of Wanda Peters will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Jerry Stout officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Bishop, Nat Payne, Sherrell Perry and Warren Widmyer. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home and to Dr. Jonathan Bremer for the loving care you provided our loved one during her stay at Ivy Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Second Harvest Food Bank, Good Samaritan Ministries or St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Wanda married Ray D. Peters about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ray (son of David Peters and Dora Ellen Williams) was born on 15 Jun 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Norma M. Carrier, age 91, celebrated a glorious union with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 13, 2014, after a brief illness, at her residence in Kingsport.
Norma was born in Carter County, TN, on November 12, 1923, to the late Elbert C. and Golda Hardin Grindstaff. She lived most of her life in Carter County, where she grew up, attended Unaka High School, and married and raised her family. She moved to Kingsport, TN, in 2010.
She attended Stoney Creek Baptist Church during her younger years. She became a member of Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church after her marriage in 1940. She served her church well by singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School classes and home Bible studies. She was an exceptional student of the Bible and a gifted teacher of the Word of God.
She was employed at Raytheon, Bristol, for several years. She was a talented seamstress and was also an excellent cook.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Gray M. Carrier, on September 28, 2012; a daughter, Gwen Widmyer; a brother, Sherman A. Grindstaff; a sister, Rena Vaught; three infant sisters; and a son-in-law, Bill Hammond.
Survivors include one daughter, Janice Hammond; two grandsons, Brad Hammond and wife, Gloria, and Bart Hammond and wife, Julianne; two granddaughters, Amber Garland and husband, James, and Ginger Shifflett and husband, Paul; two sisters, Wanda Peters, and Mattie Payne and husband, Nat; one brother, Anthony Grindstaff and wife, Betty; ten great-grandchildren, and a son-in-law, Warren Widmyer. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Norma M. Carrier will be conducted at 12 Noon on Wednesday, December 17th, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Reverend Bill Greer, Reverend Calvin Jett and Dr. James Richardson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Joy Dean Babb, Diana Blevins, Cathy Timbs and Leatha Grindstaff, organist.
The family will receive friends in the chapel from 11:00 AM-12 Noon on Wednesday, prior to the funeral service.
The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service in Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Sherrill Carrier, Raymond Williams, Jerry "Skip" Campbell, Keith Williams, Mac Collins and Larry Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Pierce, Nat Payne, Earl Bishop, Sherrell Perry, John Hardin, Wayne Dean, Roger Babb, Rick Collins, Leonard Lewis, Larry Peters, Jimmy Peters, Keith Garland, Frank Singleton and Donnie Richardson.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice and to Beth, Donna and Tonya for their care to Norma during her time of need. Special thanks to Frances and Gerald Pigg for every act of kindness shown us. We also thank the many dear ones for their prayers. We are, most of all, grateful to God for His provision of a Savior and the promise of eternal life to all who accept His gift.

Norna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Rita Grindstaff "Mattie" Payne, 87, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in the Hermitage Health Center. She was born February 11, 1936, in Carter County to the late Elbert Clinton and Golda Mae Hardin Grindstaff. Mattie was a 1954 Graduate of Unaka High School. She was a homemaker. She was an extremely good Pianist and Organist, having played in church for several years. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her husband: Nathaniel C. Payne; one brother and sister-in-law: Henry Anthony & Betty Grindstaff of Bristol, Tenn; also, several special nieces and nephews.

Mattie will be buried in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Everything will be private.

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Evelyn Grindstaff "Granny" Ward, age 89, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late William Franklin and Jennie Mae Hardin Grindstaff and was born in Carter County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Ward, a sister, Aileen Grindstaff Pierce; two brothers, Robert E. Grindstaff and Floyd Grindstaff.
Mrs. Ward was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed making crafts, selling her jelly at the flea market and playing Bingo.
Survivors include three daughters, Helen Sue Ward O'Bannon and husband, Barrie, of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Barbara Ann Ward Herron and husband, Barry, of Dorothy, West Virginia; Kathy E. Williams and companion, Kenneth Fletcher, both of Elizabethton; one son, Raymond G. Ward, of Elizabethton; eleven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Grace Herman, of Alabama; one brother-in-law, Abraham Ward, of Mississippi. Also surviving are special friends, Wesley and Rita Holtsclaw; Wayne and Holly Koonz; Billy and Kathy Cole.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of 6200 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital for the love and care given to Mrs. Ward during her illness.
A memorial service for Mrs. Ward will be conducted at a later date.

Evelyn married William C. Ward about 1945. William was born on 3 Jul 1922 in Mississippi, , , ; died on 19 Jul 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Chrystal Effie Grindstaff Hicks, 93, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at her residence after an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Alf and Etta Pierce Grindstaff.
Mrs. Hicks was employed at Elizabethton Steam Laundry for several years and retired from the Laundry Department of Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was of the Baptist Faith. She loved to quilt, crochet and cross stitching.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis G. Hicks, February 13, 2000; two sisters, Darlene Hampton and Ruby Hicks; and two brothers, Art and Howard Grindstaff.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Sherry Hicks; two grandchildren, Joshua Lewis Hicks and Abigail LeAnna Brace and husband Matthew; five great-grandchildren, Mikeala Chrystal Hicks, Aldyn Hicks, Isabella Hicks, Harper Rose Hicks and Max Justin Lewis Brace; two sisters, Cleta Mae Kyte and Pat Guinn; two brothers, Dean Grindstaff and wife Floy and Glen Grindstaff; a sister-in-law, Margaret Grindstaff; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Chrystal Effie Grindstaff Hicks will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Siebenaler, minister, officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday, will be Josh Hicks, Matthew Brace, Bryan Bradshaw, Josh Brooks, Ryan Bowers and Adam Ellison. Honorary pallbearers will be Dean and Glen Grindstaff, Todd Hampton, Jimmy Carr and Steve Hicks.

Chrystal married Lewis Gray Hicks about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lewis (son of Issac B. Hicks and Hattie Perry) was born on 25 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Feb 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Howard Grindstaff, 83, Elizabethton passed away, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at his residence with his family by his side.

Howard was born November 27, 1932 in Elizabethton to the late Alfred & Etta Pearce Grindstaff. He was known for his outgoing personality and his story telling. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Howard was known for his wood working skills. He retired from Mapes Piano String Company. Howard was an avid UT Vol Fan. He was a member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Art Grindstaff; and two sisters, Ruby Hicks and Darlene Hampton.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Margaret Patrick Grindstaff; one daughter, Robin (Glen) Sams; two sons, Gary (Jennie) Grindstaff and David (Libby) Grindstaff; three grandsons, Gary (April) Sams, Justin (Rebekah) Grindstaff, and Ayden Grindstaff; one granddaughter, Madison (Joe) Bowman; four great grandchildren, Taylor Grindstaff, Jared Grindstaff, Patrick Sexton, Noah Sams and soon to be Charles Curtis Bowman; two brothers, Dean (Floy) Grindstaff and Glenn Grindstaff; three sisters, Patricia Guinn, Cleta Mae Kyte and Chrystal Hicks; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Diane Cannon.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016, in the Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Hayley and Rev. Ray Colbaugh officiating. The Eulogy will be given by two of his grandsons, Gary Sams & Justin Grindstaff. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Charlie Glover, Gary Eggers, John Lewis, John Blair, Keith Herman, Frank Shaff, J.L. Collins (his best friend who he loved like a brother), Norman Garland, Lockett Carden, David Garland, Robert Frazier, Ralph Andes, Harmon Glover and Dallas Carrier.

Howard married Margaret Patrick about 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Rev. Darise C. Patrick and Lura Bell Greene) was born about 1934 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Apr 2022 in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]