Susannah Simerly

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Susannah is living with her son William in the 1920 Johnson County, TN Census

Susannah married Benjamin Dugger Cable about 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Benjamin (son of Benjamin Caesar Cable and Rebecca Primer) was born on 6 Aug 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 May 1918. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Susannah Jane Greenwell about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susannah (daughter of William Terrell Greenwell and Elizabeth C. Dugger) was born on 8 Sep 1861 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jan 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in John Cable Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Mathias T. Hicks about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mathias was born on 16 Feb 1863; died on 2 Mar 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Andrew Whitehead about 1905. Andrew (son of William Whitehead and Eliza Chambers) was born on 12 Aug 1850 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Joseph Oliver Dugger about 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Joseph M. Dugger and Mary Ann Stepp) was born on 12 Oct 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Nov 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Julius Dugger Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Ella "Ellie" Anderson about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ella was born in Apr 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Delia married Jacob C. Cable about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jacob (son of George Washington Cable and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Cook) was born on 14 Mar 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Jul 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cable Cemetary, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sallie Mae Reece on 14 Apr 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born on 27 Aug 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Sep 1990 in Wake County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Lemuel Lafayette Pierce about 1906. Lemuel was born on 26 May 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1947 in Lee County, , , Illinois; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, , Ogle County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Lockie A. Dugger on 23 Mar 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lockie (daughter of Lorenzo Dow Dugger and Nancy R. Greenwell) was born in Dec 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1986 in Cumberland County, , , Virginia; was buried in Carter Cemetery, , Cumberland County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Hessie White on 25 Jun 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hessie (daughter of Thomas Walter "Tom" White and Ethel M. Rainbolt) was born about 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1993 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in John Cable Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Enoch Elijah Dugger about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Enoch (son of James W. Dugger and Hannah Rebecca Lunceford) was born on 26 Dec 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin married Orla Eliza Holtsclaw on 22 Jun 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Orla (daughter of John Clingman Holtsclaw and Bertha Alice Turbyfill) was born on 10 Sep 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oras married Lula Estel Norris about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lula was born about 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Occa Mae Presnell. Occa (daughter of Benjamin W. Presnell and Sarah Ellen Trivette) was born on 4 Nov 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 19 Jun 1979 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Eliza J. Dugger on 25 Dec 1919 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Eliza (daughter of Roby Ingle Dugger and Mary Jane Burton) was born on 13 May 1889 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 May 1920 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Julius Dugger Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nettie married Parker G. Main about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Parker (son of John M. Main and Emma H. Wagner) was born in Oct 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Sarah Marilda Greene about 1924. Sarah (daughter of George Terah Greene and Martha Elizabeth Elliott) was born on 26 Aug 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 1 Aug 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in John Cable Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Delores (Dee) Cable Tester, age 95, Lakeview Drive, Butler, passed away peacefully at Lakebridge Healthcare Center, Johnson City on March 14, 2010, at 11:30AM.

Dee was a native and life-long resident of Butler until January 2009 when she became a resident at Lakebridge. She was born October 10, 1914, and spent her youth in the Sugar Grove community and had lived in the Midway community since 1936. She was a daughter of the late William and Ella Anderson Cable.

Dee was devoted to her family throughout her life. Her greatest joy came when the family 'got-together' on her birthday and at Christmas. One of those memorial occasions came on her 80th birthday when every member of her family was present at a surprise birthday party. In return her family was totally devoted to her. She did not spend a single day in the fourteen months at Lakebridge without at least one family member present. She will be greatly missed by her entire family and her many friends.

Dee was a homemaker and worked at various jobs. Additionally she was a mother to her children and a second mother to many other community children. Dee was a loyal member of Midway Baptist Church for over seventy years. She loved and supported many programs in the church including missions. She supported her community and beyond. She loved people, animals and flowers. She gave homes to dogs, cats and goats and worked among her pretty flowers as long as she could. Just recently, Dee said, "I believe God allowed me to live this long because deep in my heart I have a great love for every person."

Dee was proudest of being a Christian woman and of her membership in Midway Baptist Church. A sad part of her life happened in 1948 when the TVA permanently flooded her home place along the Watauga River. Her father's family had lived there for over one hundred and fifty years. Dee was extremely fond of her pioneering ancestors and throughout her life she exhibited pioneer spirit. She remembered and told vividly many stories of her childhood in the river valley and on the hills surrounding it.

Dee was predeceased by her husband, the love of her life, Luke Tester in 1967, her father, William, in 1930, her mother, Ella, in 1940, an infant son, Robert Lee Tester in 1942 and her seven siblings: Nettie Main, Dewey Cable, Annie Irick Conway, Verdie Potter, Ordie Potter, Alma Ward and Alta Triplett, by a special son-in-law, Chalmas Laws.

Dee is survived by her children and their spouses: daughter, Charlene Laws Moretz, Dry Hill; son, Charles Herman Tester and wife Nancy, Sulphur Springs; daughter, Juanita Wilson and husband Jack, Hunter; daughter, Carolyn Wagner and husband Bob, Bluffton, SC; daughter, Pat Icenhour, Mountain City; son, Steven Tester, Midway; and by grandchildren and spouses, Doug and wife Peggy Laws, Brent and wife Jeri Laws, Randall and wife Denise Laws, Rob and wife Diana Tester, Roland Tester, Mike Wilson, Danny and wife Jennifer Wilson, Todd and wife Jeanette Wagner, Tammy and husband Jim Mellott, Tracy and husband Mark Jones, Kim and husband Kevin Hayworth, Sam and wife Deena Icenhour, Billy and wife Jennifer Icenhour and Taylor Tester; and by great grandchildren, Tim, Greg, Cristi, Misty, Louise, Emma, Leah, Lukas, Wyeth, Eli, Abby, Nick, Megan, Zack, Conner, Samuel, Bud, Rhiannon and Ryleigh; and by great-great grandchildren, Amber and Abby; and by brothers-in-law, Howard Tester, Morristown and Turner Triplett, Johnson City; sisters-in-law, Ruth Jones and Marjorie Tester, Johnson City; and by fifteen nieces and nephews; and by lifetime friend and neighbor, Ruby Wagner and special friends, Lorene Tester, Jesse Wagner, Rhonda Michini and Trenton and Kay Davis.

Dee and her family express very special appreciation to Lakebridge Healthcare Center staff for their dedicated care and the residents for their friendships over the past year and to the Antioch Baptist Church ministry, Danny and Dot, for the love expressed to residents and their families, to "Preacher Mac" for his faithful encouragement and music, to Debbie for her special songs. Thanks to family and friends for all the love and support and prayers throughout the years.

Memorials in lieu of flowers are requested to the Midway Baptist Church, Little Dry Run Road, Butler, TN 37640, The Butler Museum, P.O. Box 261, Butler TN 37640, Bradley Cemetery, c/o Juanita Wilson, 137 Arrow Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643, or to the charity of your choice. Thank you.

Ms. Tester will lie in state Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. — Wednesday morning 10:00 a.m. in the East Side Chapel of Hux~Lipford~Teague Funeral Home.

Funeral and Burial Services are scheduled on Wednesday March 17, 2010, at Midway Baptist Church with the receiving of friends beginning at Noon until 2 PM. Sam Icenhour will conduct the funeral service at 2PM. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Music will be provided by the choir and Debbie with a special song. Burial will follow in the Bradley Cemetery with service conducted by Pastor Greg Thompson.

Delores married Luke Lee Tester about 1935 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Luke (son of Eli Finley Tester and Sarah Camoline Presnell) was born on 17 Jul 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1967 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alta married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Sallie married Fawn Bunton on 28 Mar 1931 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Fawn (son of Benjamin Taylor Bunton and Jane Gelena Bunton) was born on 6 Dec 1897 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Nov 1967 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

June married Clyde Edgar Hopson on 16 Dec 1938 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of Harrison Hopson and Emeley Morgan) was born on 29 Nov 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1956 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BUTLER - Lida Mabel Cable Barnes, 100, Butler, Tn. And Emerald isle, NC passed peacefully after a brave battle with cancer on the morning of April 3, 2021. Lida was born on May 29, 1920 to the late Captain Thomas William Cable, Sr. and Sallie Mae Reece Cable of Butler, Tenn. Lida served in the United States Navy from June 15, 1943 to November 16, 1945.She was discharged as a Pharmacist’s Mate First Class. Women were not allowed active duty at that time. She was a graduate of Watauga Academy and East Tennessee State College. She taught for a period of time at Watauga Academy, Butler. She received a degree as a Medical Technologist from Duke University. She was a member of Butler Baptist Church, Butler Chapter # 218, Order of Eastern Star, DAR Otway Burns Chapter and Women Veterans of Coastal North Carolina. In addition to her parents, Lida was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Robert B. Barnes who passed away April 3, 2007, son Tom Barnes, a sister Ann Johnson, and brother Tom Cable.

Survivors include her daughter: Patricia Barnes of Emerald Isle, NC; three granddaughters: Jennifer (Kevin) Snyder of Raleigh, NC, Nikki (Brian) Gant, Marion, NC and Stacy (Lee) Wheeler of Tuscon, AZ; and six great grandchildren. Niece: Brenda Saunders, nephew David Johnson. Several great nieces and great nephews.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Butler Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Daniel Wood officiating. Music will be provided by Chris Hughes. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at Butler Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday will be: Brian Gant, William Gant, David McIntosh, David Markland, Phil Babb, Steve Forrester and Alvin Woodby. Nioka Markland will provide music during the Visitation. Military Honors will be provided by the Johnson County Honor Guard.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Anna Ruth Atwood, age 88, of Butler, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on March 27 1929 in Johnson County, TN to the late Isaac Cable and Hessie White Cable. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Edith Brown and Kate Kyte and brother Joe Cable.

Anna Ruth is survived by three daughters: Elizabeth Wallace and husband Terry, Patricia Tester and husband Doyle and Brenda Curbey; two sons: Robert Atwood and wife Georeta and Freddie Atwood; eight grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren, one sister, Yvonne Phillips, several nieces and nephews.

Anna Ruth's request was for a graveside service to be held. Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday January 2, 2018 at Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Don Winters officiating. Pallbearers will be; Craig Tester, Doyle Tester, John Gordon, Doug Trivette, Terry Wallace and Len Wallace.

Due to inclement weather service may be held in the Sugar Grove Church.

Anna married George Junior Atwood on 27 Jun 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1956. George (son of Joe Stanley Atwood and Emma Carolyn Morgan) was born on 16 Jul 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jul 2007 in Ohio, , , ; was buried in Westlawn Cemetery, , Portage County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Catharine Blanche Finney about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Catharine (daughter of George Washington Finney and Elizabeth L. Hollyfield) was born on 3 Apr 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Mar 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elva married John Ellis Hazelwood about 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 15 Apr 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Feb 1977 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elva married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nolamae H. Cook, 73, of Roan Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Nolamae was born in Roan Mountain, Tenn., to the late Alvin and Orla Holtsclaw Hicks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Elva Vines and Eula Jean Hicks, and her brothers, Dewey Hicks and Elbert Hicks.
Nolamae had worked as a medical secretary and attended Open Door Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and loved to play piano for many churches, loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren, loved gardening and taught Sunday School.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 49 years, Jimmy Dale "J.D." Cook, of the home; one son, Dale Cook and wife Tonia of Roan Mountain; one daughter, Darla McKinney and husband Chris of Louisville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Gracie Cook, Dalton Cook, Randy McKinney and wife Jacqueline, and Dustin McKinney; one great-granddaughter, Aria; her sisters, Ruby Bennett and husband Martin of Hampton, Edna Thomas and husband Ed and Ruth Barrie and husband Rick, all of Elizabethton, and Carrie Reene of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; and a special sister-in-law, Karen Parlier and husband Allen of Elizabethton.
A service to celebrate the life of Nolamae H. Cook will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, November 30, at the Open Door Baptist Church, Elk Park, N.C., with Rev. Reed Callahan and Rev. Richard Sheppard officiating. Music will be provided by the church congregation and Charlotte Smith. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service, or at the residence at other times. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 1, at Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Elk Park, N.C. Active pallbearers will be Kenneth Thomas, Tip Brown, Freddie Holly, Ted Hardin, David Cook and Jamie Barrie. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Hicks, Steve Blair, Ray Blair, Charles Buchanan, Lewis Grindstaff and her grandsons. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday. The family would like to thank Mountain States Hospice, Dr. Kenneth Hopland, Dr. Israel Garcia, and the doctors and staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital for the love and care shown to Nolamae during her illness.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was the daughter of the late Roy B. and Mae Presnell Dugger. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Daniel Campbell and three brothers, James Dugger, J.R. Dugger and Lester Dugger.

She was a homemaker and member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church.

The funeral service was conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace.

The graveside service and burial were held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2004 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Nell married Earnest C. Campbell on 24 Nov 1942 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Earnest (son of Daniel Campbell and Sarah "Sallie" White) was born on 12 Feb 1924 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 26 Dec 2008 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter 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]

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BUTLER — Charlene Laws Moretz, age 86, of 1358 Dry Hill Road, Butler, TN passed away on May 10, 2016, at Life Care Center in Elizabethton, TN.

Charlene was born March 19, 1930 in Butler, TN to the late Luke Tester and Delores Cable Tester. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Charlene loved gardening, animals and she especially loved helping people.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Raleigh Moretz and Chalmas Laws, and one son Randall Laws.

She is survived by daughter-in-law, Denise Laws of Elizabethton, TN; two sons, Doug Laws and wife Peggy of Butler, TN and Brent Laws and wife Jeri of Horatio AR; three sisters, Juanita Wilson and husband Jack of Elizabethton, TN, Carolyn Wagner and husband Bob of Bluffton, SC, and Pat Icenhour of Mountain City, TN; two brothers, Herman Tester and wife Nancy of Jonesborough, TN and Steve Tester of Butler, TN; grandchildren, Tim Laws and fiancé Beth Stout of Butler, TN, Misty Cox of Elizabethton, TN and Joni Griffith of Little Rock, AR; two great grandchildren, Abby and Amber Laws and several nieces and nephews; special friends Lorene Tester, Eloise Fletcher, Pearl Matherly and Anna Ruth Atwood also survive.

Funeral services for Ms. Moretz will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016, from the Charles B Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Thompson and Rev. Sam Icenhour officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service and interment will follow in Dry Hill Cemetery, Butler, TN. Active pallbearers will be Billy Icenhour, Bud Icenhour, Tim Laws, Roland Tester, Connor Icenhour, Samuel Icenhour, Zack Hayworth and Larry Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Junior Potter, Bob Garland, Earl Morefield, Richard Dugger and Kevin Hayworth. At other times, friends may call at the residence, 1358 Dry Hill Road, Butler, TN at any time.

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JOHNSON CITY - Barry T. Triplett, 68, Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native of Carter County he was the son of the late Turner Stout and Alta Louise Cable Triplett. Barry served in the United States Army during Desert Storm. He served in the Navy for 4 years and 2 months, and then served his country as a Staff Sargent in the United States Army and Army Reserves for 24 years. He retired from the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center as a nursing assistant after 25 years. During his employment he was recognized as the 2nd runner-up in the Nation as the nursing assistant of the year. Barry was a hard worker and after retirement he found himself working at Quickway Transportation and Wal-Mart. He took pride in everything that he did and always gave his all. He was an avid UT Football fan and fitness buff, but his priority was his savior, Jesus Christ and his family. In earlier years, he and his family were members at Johnson City Baptist Temple where he was a deacon. He currently was an active member at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where you could see him cooking with his "best bud," David McCoy, or teaching Sunday school with his wife, Tyonnia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Andrew Triplett; and his father-in-law, Joe Carl Stoots.

He leaves behind his loving and faithful wife of 45 years, Tyonnia Stoots, Johnson City; children, William "Billy" Scott Triplett and his wife, Rachael, Kingsport, Lesli Triplett-Miller, and Elizabeth Hope Triplett and her fiancé, Stephen Presnell, all of Johnson City; grandchildren, Jordan, Bethany, Tyler, Mary Beth, Lincoln and Andrew; siblings, Linda Hagen and her husband, Glenn, MI, his twin brother, Harry Triplett, Johnson City, Michael Triplett, Stoney Creek, and Teresa Baines and her husband, Allen; his brother-in-law, Ricky Stoots and his wife, Tammy; sister-in-law, Terry Beckman and her husband, Dave; and his mother-in-law, Ruth Stoots, all of Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family would like to thank Mary Phillips, Carl Gasser and the entire staff of Amedysis Hospice for the love, care and support shown to Barry and to them during their time of need.

The family will greet friends and share memories on Monday, October 9, 2017 from 5:00 PM till a Celebration of Barry's life at 7:00 PM in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, with Pastor Brian Nulf and Pastor Cody Greene officiating. Eulogy will be provided by Mr. Scott Taylor. A Military Committal service will be conducted at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers are David McCoy, Dave Beckman, Shannon Beckman, Stephen Presnell, Steven Stoots, Brad Street, Kenny Edwards and Chris Dulaney. Ricky Stoots will serve as an honorary pallbearer.