Josephine Caroline Creed

Josephine married Elbert M. Ritchie about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Andrew R. Ritchie and Jane T. "Jennie" Jenkins) was born on 25 Feb 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Sarah Grindstaff on 9 Jan 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Eliza Jane Grindstaff on 29 Jul 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Ruth Belle Murray on 3 Dec 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of Thomas Clayton Murray and Delila Davis) was born on 14 Jun 1884 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allen married Mary Etta Nichols about 1903. Mary was born on 11 Oct 1882 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Mar 1943 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Nannie Josephine Miller on 22 Aug 1928 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Nannie (daughter of Calvin Lucian Miller and Della Bowman) was born on 16 Oct 1908 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Apr 2003 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Teddy married Selma Bellamy on 21 Oct 1933 in Bristol, , Washington County, Virginia. Selma (daughter of Jonathon R. Bellamy and Nellie Gobble) was born about 1913 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Kathleen Ritchie Bowers, 97, of Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

She was born in Carter County and was the daughter of the late David E. and Belle Murray Ritchie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl M. Bowers, on July 28, 2006; four brothers, Ralph Ritchie, Roscoe Ritchie, Ted Ritchie, Elbert Ritchie; and three sisters, Pauline Ritchie, Helen Kate Payne and Lucille Ritchie.

Mrs. Bowers was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton, where she was active in the United Methodist Women and a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She held offices, served the church and the community in other capacities, and was a faithful member of many organizations including the Elizabethton Women's Club, FCE (Home Demonstration Club) and the Carter County Republican Women's Club.

She was retired from the Head Start Program of the Carter County School System.

She is survived by a daughter, Carla Bowers Cox and her husband, Bob, of Knoxville, TN; a granddaughter, Tiffany Gardner and her husband, Scott, Knoxville, TN; two great-grandchildren, Madison Gardner and Johnathon Gardner, both of Knoxville, TN; a brother Sam Q. Ritchie and his wife, Ruth, of Elizabethton; and a sister, Emma Jean Roddy, also of Elizabethton.

The service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Bowers will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 4, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church, Elizabethton, with members of her family joining together to celebrate her life. Music will be under the direction of Scott Reynolds, organist.

The family will greet those in attendance in the parlor of the church following the memorial service. The family will also welcome visitors from 2:00-4:00 PM on Friday, December 3, 2010, in the Fireside Room of Tetrick Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 4, 2010, in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery, Blue Springs Community. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Mann, Richard Grindstaff, Jim Sharp, Richard Hardin, Dude LaPorte, Dr. Joseph May, Dr. Floyd Earl May, Dr. David May and Dr. Stephen May.

Kathleen married Carl M. Bowers about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carl (son of Alfred B. Bowers and Bertha Abigail Morrell) was born on 14 Jan 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jul 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Sam Q. Ritchie, age 91, of Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tennessee.

Sam was born in Carter County on September 30, 1926 to the late D.E. Ritchie and Belle Murray Ritchie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine siblings.

Sam graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1945 and then attended Steed College. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in World War II.

Sam received his pilot's license at the age of 58 and was the former owner and operator of Sam Q's Restaurant in Elizabethton. He had also worked with his brother at Ritchie's Furniture.

Sam was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton, was a former member of the Carter County School Board, a former member of the Carter County Election Commission, a former member of the Jaycees and loved football and flying.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 69 years, Ruth Bryson Ritchie, of the home; his son, Sam Q. Ritchie, II, of Elizabethton; and his grandson, Nikolas Ritchie and wife Savannah, of Chicago, Illinois. Several nieces and nephews also survive, including two special nieces, Carla Cox and Margo Bentley.

A service to celebrate the life of Sam Q. Ritchie will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 27, 2017 at First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton with Reverend Raymond Amos, Sr., officiating. Music will be under the direction of the First United Methodist Church Choir, Tyler Fleming and David Arney. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the church, prior to the service on Friday; or at his residence at other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be the men of First United Methodist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Ken Mann, Norman Simerly, Jeff Kyte, and Jim Hyder.

Samuel married Ruth Elizabeth Bryson on 15 Feb 1948 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . Ruth (daughter of Charles Tyson Bryson and Irene Higdon) was born on 5 Apr 1929 in , Macon County, North Carolina, ; died on 22 Dec 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Walter Lewis. Walter was born on 8 Mar 1909 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 5 Mar 1969 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Josephine Ritchie Williams, age 94, of Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, in the Pine Ridge Care Center, following an extended illness. Josephine was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Barnal Allen and Mary Ettie Nichols Ritchie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence C. Williams; an infant brother; three sisters, Ethel Robinson, Beulah Smith and Anna Lee Lewis; and a special grandson by marriage, Billy Wayne Hilton.

Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening and flowers.

Survivors include three sons, Ed Williams and wife Charlotte, Darrell Williams and wife Barbara, and Harold Williams, all of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Kathy Hilton and her friend, George Shoun, Ann Andrews and husband James, and Darrell Wayne Williams and wife Donna, all of Elizabethton; four great grandchildren, Jeffery “Skeeter” Bowers, Billy “Peanut” Hilton, Kelly JoMae Hilton, and Jamie Andrews. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family requests the comfort and honor of your presence at the funeral service for Mrs. Josephine Williams on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Carl Grindstaff and Rev. Brian Smith, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence of a son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Charlotte Williams, 112 Crestview Drive, Elizabethton, at anytime.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2014 in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jerry Shepard, Billy Hilton, George Shoun, Jacob Wilson, James Andrews, and Paul Scalf, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be all her neighbors and friends in Black Bottom.

Josephine married Clarence Williams on 25 Dec 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clarence (son of Ben A. Williams and Lilly Blanche Calloway) was born on 18 Jul 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 1995 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HOBBS, N.M. — James Calvin Ritchie, 90, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, in Hobbs. Jim, born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on November 12, 1932, is the second son of Nannie Josephine and Harry Roscoe Ritchie. Following a family move to Kingsport, Tenn., he attended Dobyns-Bennett High School and joined the Navy with training at Great Lakes Naval Base. Upon leaving military duty, he attended East Tennessee State University where he began work with the campus radio station, which marked his lifelong interest in broadcast media and journalism. After relocating to Texas, Jim became the owner/editor of the Celina Record and the Frisco Enterprise and became an avid photographer. He was known for his quirky sense of humor, love of family, and his passionate Christian faith. Jim enjoyed weekly fellowship with his Tuesday morning coffee buddies and Wednesday morning breakfast group. He loved to play board games with friends and solitaire at bedtime. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Marie Ritchie; his brothers, Ros Ritchie and Kim Ritchie; his sister, Cassandra Forth; and his children, Sheryl Shepherd, Brent Ritchie, Kimberly Ritchie Diaz, Scott Ritchie, Stacey Kluthe, Blaik Ritchie, Chase Galanakis, Kathryn Trammell and Zachary Ritchie. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Bill Petree and Jana Nelson. He was a proud grandparent to 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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James Wayne "Jimmy" Ritchie, 63, of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, Jimmy was the son of the late Teddy Glen and Selma Bellamy Ritchie.
Although not able to serve in his country's armed forces, Jimmy was a true patriot at heart. He was an honorary member of the P.O.W. and the American Legion Watauga Post #49 where he loved attending meetings with his friends. He was also an avid flag collector. Jimmy was a Vexillogist (the study of flags) and was a member of the North American Vexillological Association. He attended Elizabethton First Church of the Nazarene.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by a brother, David Ritchie; sisters, Wilma Bennett and Glenita Ritchie; a sister-in-law, Sharon Tolliver Ritchie; brothers-in-law, Ray White and Buddy Bennett; nieces, Heather Ann Ritchie and Amber Lee Ritchie; and nephews, Brian Ritchie and Paul Julian Jr.
He is survived by three brothers, William Glen Ritchie and wife, Joyce, of both Florida and Ohio, Teddy J. Ritchie of Dandridge, Tenn., and Randy E. Ritchie and wife, Nell, of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Patsy Ritchie Depp and husband, Joel, of Louisville, Ky., Barbara Carlock and husband, Bill, of Apison, Tenn., and Linda Ruth White of Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Jennie Ritchie of Elizabethton; special cousins, Margo Bentley, Marcella Shoun, Larry Gobble and R.L. Gobble, all of Elizabethton; and special friends, Rhonda Gorley of Kingsport, Lelia Perry of Bluff City, William Carrier of Elizabethton and his many friends at the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and many additional cousins also survive.
A Celebration of Life service for Jimmy Ritchie will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Elizabethton First Church of the Nazarene, 200 W. I Street, Elizabethton, with the Rev. Kenley Knight and Mack Presnell officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday at the church from noon until 2 p.m., prior to the service. Private disposition will take place at Happy Valley Memorial Park

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Harold "Big John" Williams, 70, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016, at Pine Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, following a brief illness. He was born in Carter County to the late Clarence C. Williams and Josephine Ritchie Williams.
"Big John" had worked in the furniture industry and was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He enjoyed eating breakfast with his buddies at City Market and Nancy's Kitchen and especially enjoyed going to the Carter County Cruise Ins on Saturdays.
Those left to cherish his memory include two brothers, his twin brother, Darrell Williams and wife Barbara, and Clarence Ed Williams and wife Charlotte, all of Elizabethton; two cousins, Frances Stoneburner and Vernon Robinson, both of Maryland; one nephew, Darrell Wayne Williams, Elizabethton; two nieces, Melissa Ann Andrews and husband James and Kathy Lynn Hilton, all of Elizabethton; two great-nephews, Jeffrey "Sketter" Bowers and Billy Wayne Hilton Jr., both of Elizabethton; two great-nieces, Kelly Joe May Hilton and Jamie Andrews, both of Elizabethton; and a special buddy, Jessie James Wallace, Elizabethton.
A service to honor the life of Harold "Big John" Williams will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, March 7, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Rev. Carl Grindstaff and Rev. Doug Hinshaw officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, prior to the service, or at the residence of his brother, Ed Williams, 112 Crestview Drive, Elizabethton, at anytime. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, at 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday to go in procession. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Stephen May and the nurses and staff of Pine Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center for the love and care shown to "Big John" during his illness.

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Darrell Williams, 77, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Clarence C. and Josephine Ritchie Williams. Darrell was an Auto Body Detailer. He loved having muscles cars and going to the car show. He was of the Christian Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Harold Williams, and a great-nephew, Billy “Peanut” Hilton. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Barbara Forbes Williams; a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell Wayne and Donna Williams; a grandson, Chris Whitehead; his brother and his wife, Clarence E. (Charlotte) Williams; two nieces, Kathy Hilton and Ann (James) Andrews; several great-nieces, nephews and cousins; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Randy and Nadine Forbes; his nephew and niece, Wesley and Megan Buckner; and his great-nephew, Caleb. A graveside service for family and friends will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Carl Grindstaff officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Darrell married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]