Lillian Marie Rupp
F, #26221, b. 10 November 1921
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Biography
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Helen Chouder
F, #26229, b. 5 December 1921, d. 3 September 2000
Biography
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Janet Ruth Kitzmiller
F, #26231, b. 14 December 1954, d. 8 July 2009
Parents
Biography
Janet Ruth Kitzmiller was born on 14 December 1954 in Tennessee. She married Hartgerink, This was her second marriage -- name of first husband unknown. She died on 8 July 2009. She was buried in July 2009 in Elm Lawn Cemetery, DeKalb, DeKalb Co., IL.
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Willard A. Meredith
M, #26232, b. 30 October 1912, d. 2 February 2002
Parents
Biography
Willard A. Meredith was born on 30 October 1912 in Campbell Co., TN.
1 He married
Virginia Lee Carrier, daughter of
Frederick Haynes Carrier and
Verda Louise Staples, on 27 March 1941 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, ceremony by Rev. Dr. W. R. Rigell, pastor of Central Baptist Church of Johnson City, at his home. Willard A. Meredith died on 2 February 2002 in Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN,
Obituary, Bristol Herald Courier, 3 FEB 2002:
MEREDITH, WILLARD A. BLUFF CITY -- Willard A. Meredith, 89, of 310 Whitehead Road died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Campbell County, Tenn., but had lived most of his life in the Bluff City area, and was a son of the late Sampson and Sarah Reynolds Meredith. He was a graduate of Cumberland College, Williamsburg, Ky., and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he was a member of Phi Delta Kappa Honorary Academic Society. He was a former vocational agricultural teacher at Bluff City High School and Sullivan East High School. He received local, state and national recognition for outstanding work in the Future Farmers of America, of which he received a National Honorary Degree. Mr. Meredith was a member of Piney Flats Baptist Church, Piney Flats. He was also a member of Zollicoffer Lodge 444, Bluff City, and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite and Jericho Shrine Temple. Survivors include his wife, Virginia L. Meredith of the home; one son, Frederick Meredith of Piney Flats; one daughter, Lynn Bennett of Franklin, Tenn.; two brothers, John Meredith of Alabama, and R.L. Meredith of Caryville, Tenn.; five grandsons, Scott Bennett, Mark Bennett, Joel Meredith, Joshua Meredith, Justin Meredith; one granddaughter, Kristen Meredith Bishop.; and three great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Sarah Grace and Meredith Anne Bennett. Graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, from Morning View Cemetery, Bluff City, with Dr. Allen Davis and Rev. Frederick Meredith officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Active pallbearers will be selected from Mr. Meredith's grandsons and grandson-in- law, Joel Bishop. The family will receive friends Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, from 6 until 8 p.m. from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Piney Flats Baptist Church Building Fund, 100 Cherry St., Piney Flats, TN 37686.
Willard A. Meredith was graduated in Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY.
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Citations
- [S4216] Civil District 4, Dist. 0016, sheet 9B, Dwelling 145, Family 147, 1930 Federal Census, Campbell County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 2235; FHL #2341969.
Willard Frederick Meredith
M, #26234, b. 30 October 1946, d. 15 January 2009
Parents
Family: Jeni Williams
| Daughter | Kristen M. Meredith |
| Son | Joel C. Meredith |
| Son | Joshua F. Meredith |
| Son | Justin Meredith |
Biography
Willard Frederick Meredith was born on 30 October 1946 in Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN. He married Jeni Williams about 1969. He died on 15 January 2009 in Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN,
Obituary (findagrave.com):
Fred Meredith went to rest in the arms of Jesus.
He was a native of Bluff City, TN. He was a faithful and loving husband for 40 years and an exceptional father and grandfather.
He graduated from Sullivan East High School and ETSU. Frederick had a varied career; he worked for Fisher Scientific Company and the American Red Cross of Charlotte, NC before being called in to the ministry. Afterwards Frederick was the Vice President of Christian Believers United of Montreat, NC in addition to working on the staff of the Inn of the Last Resort in Franklin, NC. He was the U.S. Director of Education for the International Christian Embassy in Israel. He served as the Director of Chaplain Training for Raceway Ministries overseeing campground ministries. He was also a Volunteer Leader with the Rapid Response Team of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association where he was instrumental in staging relief for hurricane Katrina. He was one of the first non-governmental individuals allowed on campus following the VA Tech Massacre. His most recent ministry was as a chaplain with Amedisys Hospice in Elizabethton, TN for 5 years. Frederick loved people and was a compassionate and caring man, always willing to serve the body of Christ where needed. He was a gifted Bible teacher, and enjoyed teaching on servant-hood and educating the church concerning our debt to Israel and the Jewish People. His presence has made a marked influence on our community and he will be missed greatly by family and friends.
Preceding him in death was his father, Willard Meredith.
Surviving are his wife, Jeni Williams Meredith; his mother Virginia Lee Meredith and children; Kristen M. Bishop and husband Joel of Little Rock AR, Joel C. Meredith of Nashville, TN, Joshua F. Meredith and wife Laura of Huntersville, NC, and Justin Meredith of Piney Flats, TN; 4 grandchildren; sister, Lynn Bennett and husband Willis of Franklin, TN; cousins, Haynes Miller, Phyllis Eldridge, Connie Sisk, and Elizabeth Carrier; and 2 nephews Mark and Scott Bennett.
He was buried in January 2009 in Morning View Cemetery, Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 32952836.
Willard Frederick Meredith was also known as "Fred" Meredith.
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Joseph Benjamin Sisk
M, #26235, b. 4 November 1919, d. 19 May 1967
Parents
Biography
Joseph Benjamin Sisk was born on 4 November 1919. He married
Jo Ann Carrier, daughter of
Frederick Haynes Carrier and
Verda Louise Staples. Joseph Benjamin Sisk and
Jo Ann Carrier were divorced. He married
Ethel Alda. He died on 19 May 1967 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, El Paso County, Texas Death Certificate, file no. 30282, filed 9 JUN 1967. He was buried in May 1967 in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, Find A Grave Memorial# 3330346.
Joseph Benjamin Sisk began military service on 17 January 1942 in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, Enlisted, WW II, later commissioned and retired with the rank of Major.
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Stephen H. Sisk
M, #26237, b. 7 October 1948, d. 3 April 1999
Parents
Family:
| Son | Nathan Sisk |
| Son | Christopher Sisk |
Biography
Stephen H. Sisk was born on 7 October 1948. He died on 3 April 1999 in Sullivan Co., TN,
Obituary (findagrave.com):
SISK, STEPHEN H. BLUFF CITY -- Stephen H. Sisk, 50, died Saturday, April 3, 1999. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and an insurance agent.
Survivors include two sons, Nathan Sisk of Blountville, and Christopher Sisk of Seymour, TN; his mother and stepfather, Joann and Jac Dunlap of Ormond Beach, FL; a brother, Conrad Sisk of Blountville, two grandsons; a granddaughter; two step-granddaughters; and a niece. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge.
BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ARP 4, 1999.
He was buried in April 1999 in Morning View Cemetery, Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 84619764.
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Haskell Elmo Godsey
M, #26240, b. 11 April 1938, d. 6 June 2012
Parents
Family: Shirley Ann Stokes (b. 31 December 1939, d. 26 November 2016)
| Daughter | Kenna M. Godsey+ |
| Daughter | Holly Godsey+ |
Biography
Haskell Elmo Godsey was born on 11 April 1938 in Sullivan Co., TN. He married
Shirley Ann Stokes, daughter of
Carson Kenneth Stokes and
Lizzie Kate Galloway, on 16 November 1962 in Hawkins Co., TN. Haskell Elmo Godsey died on 6 June 2012 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN,
Obituary (via findagrave.com):
Haskell E. Godsey, age 74, of Piney Flats went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Sullivan County he was a son of the late Andrew J. and Virginia Muriel Quillen Godsey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Jeanette Greenway. He was a member and honorary elder of the Victory Bible Fellowship and a US Army veteran. Mr. Godsey was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the M.M. Martin 547 Lodge and also a member of Eastern Star and Jerico Shrine Club. He was a retired truck driver for Mason and Dixon Freight Lines. Survivors include his wife of forty-nine years Shirley Stokes Godsey of the home; two daughters, Holly Perry and husband Jeremy of Piney Flats and Kenna Ellis and husband Kenneth "Skip" of Bluff City; two grandchildren, Will Ellis of Bluff City and Emily Perry of Piney Flats; one sister Yvonne Baird and husband Bill of Bluff City; a brother-in-law, Jimmy Greenway of Bluff City; a great aunt, Mildred Johnson of Piney Flats; and best friend, his dog Margo. Three nephews and several cousins also survive. The family would like to express a special thank you to the nurses and therapists of Amedis Home Health of Elizabethton and to Dr. Thomas Avonda. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 P. M., Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Tetrick Funeral Home – Bluff City Chapel with Dr. C. Dwayne Baird officiating. Masonic service will be accorded by the M.M. Martin 547 Lodge. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. prior to the service in the chapel. Interment will follow in Morning View Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dean Baird, Mark Baird, Bryan Greenway, Doug Hawkins, Robert Perry, Richard Mettler and Donnie Mottern. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Greenway, Clarence Bledsoe, Jim Martin, Wayne Taylor, Louie Lippo, and Lewis Buckles. Those who prefer memorials in lieu flower may make donations to Victory Bible Fellowship Building Fund, 1008 Austin Ridge Court, Piney Flats, TN 37686. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook. Tetrick Funeral Home – Bluff City Chapel is serving the Godsey family.
He was buried in June 2012 in Morning View Cemetery, Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 111914290.
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Bradford Dean DeVault
M, #26243, b. 10 May 1951, d. 16 February 1985
Parents
Family: Kim Ann Gilbert
| Daughter | Talia Renee DeVault |
Biography
Bradford Dean DeVault was born on 10 May 1951 in Burbank, Los Angeles Co., CA. He married Kim Ann Gilbert, daughter of Richard Gilbert and Helga Muller; Kim DeVault was congratulated on receiving her private pilot's license in a newspaper advertisement by Horizon Aviation, at the Auburn, CA, airport, Auburn Journal, Friday, 12 AUG 1983, page A-7 (Newspapers.com). Bradford Dean DeVault died on 16 February 1985 in Lake Tahoe, El Dorado Co., CA. He was buried in February 1985 in Oakwood Memorial Park and Cemetery, Chatsworth, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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Harold Robert Campbell
M, #26246, b. 12 April 1919
Biography
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Gary R. Campbell
M, #26247, b. 31 July 1944, d. 10 August 2003
Parents
Family: Barbara Alice French
Biography
Gary R. Campbell was born on 31 July 1944 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., NE. He married Susan Lee Addison. He married Barbara Alice French, daughter of Thomas French and Patricia Lausa, on 22 October 1976 in Aurora, Arapahoe Co., CO. Gary R. Campbell died on 10 August 2003.
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Christy Campbell
F, #26248, b. 12 July 1949, d. 2 April 1971
Parents
Biography
Christy Campbell was born on 12 July 1949 in Washington, D.C. She married Charles Rhodes Hosmer in February 1969. She died on 2 April 1971 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ.
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Craig Campbell
M, #26249, b. 9 February 1952, d. 26 June 1968
Parents
Biography
Craig Campbell was born on 9 February 1952 in Ft. Belvoir, VA. He died on 26 June 1968 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
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