KESTERSON FAMILY GENEALOGY

HAZZARD KESTERSON FAMILY Most all of the photos & history contributed by Angela Meadows

Hazzard Kesterson was born about 1787 in Augusta Co VA. His death, brought on by Cholera, occurred 06 June 1833 in the Nashville, Davidson County TN prison. He was incarcerated March 8, 1833 for the crime of Petit Larceny committed in Anderson Co. He was 52 years of age at the time and sentenced to one year, but due to his death only served about 3 months. We don't know the circumstances surrounding Hazzard's life at this time, so the reasons for his having to steal are unknown.
Hazzard was married to Elizabeth Grass on the 6th of March 1807 in Augusta Co VA. We are yet uncertain as to just how many children Hazzard and Elizabeth were the parents of. From census reports and family data we have been able to determine there were about 10 - 13 children most or all of them born in Augusta Co VA. It appears as though the family moved from Augusta County VA to Campbell Co TN around 1832 or so. If you have any information or corrections please let us know.

Unknown Male Kesterson born 1807 - 1810
Unknown Male Kesterson born 1807 - 1810
Mary Kesterson born about 1810 married James Lemay 21 August 1827 Augusta Co VA
Unknown Male Kesterson born about 1811
Clara Kesterson b 15 June 1813 married Isaac Moore 28 August 1833 Augusta Co VA
John Kesterson b 06 Feb 1818 m Martha Wilhite 10 Jul 1842 & Sarah Sweaton 31 Jul 1864 Campbell TN
James Kesterson b abt 1820 m Margaret Lovely 14 Jan 1841 & Clarinda Riddle 11 Jul 1869 Campbell TN
Levina Jane Kesterson b about 1821 married Ephraim Cooper 13 Jul 1839 Campbell TN
Frederick Kesterson b December 1826 married Anna Lovely 28 November 1849 Campbell TN
Nancy Kesterson b about 1832

Lola Beatrice (Prim) Kesterson -- Charlotte Observer (NC) - December 27, 1994
Wife of Theodore Kesterson
Mrs. Lola P. Kesterson 94, of 9108 Four Acre Ct. died Dec. 26, 1994, at Integrated Health Services. Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen City Cemetery. McEwen Funeral Home, Charlotte chapel, is in charge. Mrs. Kesterson, a Mountain Island native, retired as co-owner of Charlotte Safe & Lock Co. She was a charter member of Garr Memorial Church. Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth McCaskey; one grandson. Memorials may be made to Camp Lurecrest, 7700 Margaret Wallace Rd. Charlotte, NC 28212-6478.

David W Kesterson, age 84, of Powell, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Shannondale Nursing Home. Member of Glenwood Baptist Church and retired from Southern Railway. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge, and Scottish Rite. Veteran of World War II.
Preceded in death by wife, Willie Thornton Whittle Kesterson and son, Charles Leroy Kesterson. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Peggy Kesterson; grandchildren, David Aaron, Rebecca Leigh, and Brooke Lynn Kesterson; brothers, Dr. John E. Kesterson and wife Inell, Rev. Jeff Kesterson and wife Marilyn; nieces, Mrs. Martha Coussement, Mrs. Lynn Townes, Mrs. Karen Milani, and Mrs. Kim Trone; nephews, Jack and Ginn Gaston, Eddie and Laura Gaston, and very special friend, Mrs. H. T. McClain. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, Greenwood Cemetery with Dr. Albert E. Pierson officiating. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.
Knoxville News Sentinel 29 June 2001

Mrs. Gladys (Hunter) Kesterson of Lakeland died of heart failure Tuesday (Dec. 30, 2003) in Altamonte Springs. She was 89. Born in Charlotte, N.C., on April 15, 1914, she came to Lakeland from Durham, N.C., in 1972. She was a sewing instructor. She was a member of Christians Alive and attended Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Kesterson was preceded in death by her husband, Lucius C. Kesterson. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Tilley, Maitland; sister, Vashti Davis, Charlotte, N.C.; one grandchild; three greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 this morning at Oak Hill Cemetery. Dukes-Steen Funeral Home

Boulder City pioneer and former Henderson City Councilman Robert Earl Kesterson died Sunday at his home in Henderson. He was 81. Kesterson was born Aug. 12, 1920, in Key West, Fla., and at age 11 moved to Boulder City with his parents. He served in the Navy as a Seebee in World War II, where he saw action in the Pacific and Iwo Jima. He was called back into service during the Korean War and served in Naval Intelligence in Japan. In 1953, he and his wife, Lorna, moved to Henderson, where he served on the second City Council formed after the city was incorporated. During his four years on the council from 1957 to 1961, "the city was struggling, there wasn't much money to do anything with, they had a lot of problems, like whether to allow gambling and where to put in the water lines," Lorna Kesterson said Wednesday.
Lorna Kesterson was mayor of Henderson from 1985 to 1989. A civil engineer, Robert Kesterson worked for the federal government in Boulder City, at Nellis Air Force Base and Lake Mead. In 1985, he retired from the Department of Energy. Kesterson was active with the Boy Scouts and worked with youth both through the Mormon Church and the PTA.
He is survived by his wife, four sons, Robert and Roger, both of Mountain View, Wyo.; and Donal and James, both of Henderson; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Cholla Street LDS Chapel in Henderson, and services will begin immediately after. A graveside service will be held at 10:40 a.m. Friday at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Palm Mortuary in Henderson is handling arrangements.
From the Las Vegas Review-Journal 31 Oct 2001

Jimmy F. White, 69 of Briceville, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 13 at the Methodist Medical Cnter in Oak Ridge. Jimmy was of the Baptist faith and was saved on Aug. 17. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. Jimmy was a United States Army Veteran having been stationed in Panama. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Sue Harness White; parents, Ross and Lola Mae White; daughter, Amanda Patrice White; brothers, Eddie Dennis White, Carl Thomas White, Clyde Ross White, and James Alvin White; sister, Juanita White. Jimmy is survived by daughter, Crystal Riley and husband, Ryan of Briceville; sisters, Eloise Fitch and husband, Bill of Briceville, Ruby Curtis of Irving, TX, Kathy Stewart of Irving, TX, Mary Isom of Kemp, TX, Wanda Dugger and husband, Harold of Briceville; grandchildren, Noah White and Ryan Riley Jr.; special friends, Bill Fitch, David Hatmaker, JT and Cliffton Vandergriff and Jay McBride. The family will receive friends at the Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City on Sept. 15 from 6-8 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Byrge officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home on Sept. 16 at 10:15 a.m. and go in funeral procession to the Laurel Grove Cemetery for graveside services with full military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City. Holley Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed by Angela Meadows - The LaFollette Press, LaFollette, Campbell County, Tenn. 15 September 2009
He is a descendant of Lavinia Jane Kesterson and James Ephraim Cooper: Jimmy Franklin White, Ross White, Oliver White, Nancy Cooper, Lavinia Jane Kesterson.

Katherine "Kathy" Jane Bray West, 57 of Knoxville, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Dec. 29 at her home. She was born July 20, 1952 in Anderson County to the late John Douglas and Anna Lou Sharp Bray. Katherine was a member of Ball Road Baptist Church in Knoxville. She enjoyed reading her bible and opened her home to anybody. Katherine was caring and loving to everyone that knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Larry Bray. Katherine is survived by daughters, Kristy Newcomb and husband, Lloyd of Halls, Rebecca Stoutt and husband, Brian of Halls, Elizabeth West of Knoxville; grandchildren, Kiley Newcomb and Jacob Stoutt; brothers, Harold Bray of Lake City, Danny Bray and wife, Judy of Briceville, Tommy Bray and wife, Pam of Lake City, Randall Bray of Lake City, Patrick Bray of Lake City, Kirk Bray and wife, Tina of Lake City, Clifford Bray and wife, Marika of Briceville; sisters, Robin Burress and husband, Tommy of Coalfield; sisters in laws, Teresa Teague of Lake City, Jeannie Bottoms of Jacksboro; special friend, Steven Reasor of Knoxivlle; plenty of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins that she loved dearly. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Verlin Sharp, Rev. Houston Carroll and Rev. Troy West officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:15 p.m. on Jan. 1 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Circle Cemetery in Briceville for a 2 p.m. burial. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. before funeral services. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed by Angela Meadows - LaFollette Press, 12/29/2009
Katherine "Kathy" Jane Bray West She is a descendant of Hazard Kesterson...via Lavinia Jane Kesterson Cooper, Mary Jane Cooper Harmon, Elizabeth Margaret Harmon Hawkins, Cora Emily Hawkins Sharp, Anna Lou Sharp Bray, Katherine Jane Bray West:

Mrs. Myrtle Bell Ivey, 80, who lived in Clinton for more than 40 years, died of cancer at 3:15 p.m. Sunday in Oak Ridge Hospital. Mrs. Ivey resided at 615 Fowler St. and her son Arvil Ivey lived with her. She was born in Campbell County and moved her after the death of her husband, Luther Ivey, in 1927. Mrs. Ivey was a member of Second Baptist Church. As a pastime she enjoyed sewing. Beside her husband, Mrs. Ivey was preceded in death by a son, Earl Ivey, who died in 1967. She is survived by two other sons, James Clyde and Luther Monroe Ivey, both of Clinton, one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Davis of Rapid City, S.D., two sisters, Mrs. Bertha White of Linton, Ind, and Mrs. Goldie Alton of Toledo,O., 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Second Baptist Church. The Rev. George Williams and the Rev. Kenneth Ivey, a grandson from Titusville,Fla.officiated. Burial was in Jellico Cemetery. (Contributed by Angela Meadows from Suzie Bullock - Clinton Courier Dec. 28, 1972 Mrs. Ivey Dies At 80 Cancer Victim)

Margaret Louise (Ivey) Davis (d/o Myrtle Belle Cooper Ivey)
Margaret Louise Davis, 83, of Clinton, died Monday, Mar 20, 2006 at Methodist Medical Center. She is preceded in death by husband; Evan Garland Davis; parents, Luther and Myrtle Cooper Ivey; brothers, William, Earl, Arvil, and Clyde Ivey. She is survived by two daughters; Judith Anne and husband, Patrick Irgens of Indianapolis and Melida Susan Davis and Jim Simmons Davis of Knoxville; one son, Stephen Eugene Davis of Clinton; five grandchildren, Michael Knowles and wife, Jamie Irgens of Indianapolis, Meredith Ivey Irgens and Jimmy Galliher of Cape Coral, FL, Ryan Evan Aafedt and Nicki Bargerstock of Knoxville, Stephen Samuel Davis and Matthew Franklin Davis, both of Houston; a great grandson, Jacob Evan Irgens of Indianapolis; brother and sister in law, Luther and wife, Alma Ivey of Clinton; brother in law and wife, James L and wife, Eula Davis of Port St John, FL; three sisters in law, Violet Ivey and Pauline Ivey, both of Clinton, and Sammie and husband, John Wright of Daytona Beach Shores, FL; and many nieces, nephews, and neighbors in Tacora Hills. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday, Mar 23, 2006 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11 AM Friday, Mar 24, 2006 in the chapel with the Rev Kenneth Ivey officiating. Burial will follow at McCarty Woodhaven Memorial Gardens Anderson TN. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements. (Contributed by Angela Meadows)
Evan Garland Davis, age 81, of Clinton, passed away Friday, Mar 29, 2002 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born Sep 21, 1920 in Petros. He retired from the Boeing Company in Oak Ridge in quality control with approximately 35 years of service. He was a United States Navy veteran who served during World War II on the USS Hermitage and USS Russell in the Pacific and North Africa. Preceded in death by parents; Sam and Willie Foster Davis; brothers, Eugene Davis and D L Davis. Survivors: wife of 56 years; Margaret Ivey Davis of Clinton; daughters, Judith Irgens and husband, Patrick of Indianapolis, IN, Melinda Aafedt of Clinton; son, Stephen Davis and wife, Jan of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Michael Irgens, Meredith Irgens, Ryan Aafedt, Stephen S Davis, Matthew Davis; sister, Sammie Wright and husband, John of Daytona, FL; brother, J L Davis and wife, Eula of Cocoa, FL; brother in law, Luther Ivey and wife, Alma of Clinton; sisters in law, Pauline Ivey of Clinton and Violet Ivey of Clinton; a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends. The family received friends 7-9 PM Sunday, Mar 31, 2002 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Graveside service was held at 1 PM Monday, Apr 1, 2002 at Woodhaven Memory Gardens in Claxton with the Rev Kenneth Ivey and the Rev James H Barnes officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. (Contributed by Angela Meadows)

Janis A. Fernandez, a Pearl River resident, died suddenly June 18, 2006. She was 61 years old. She was born in Toledo, OH on June 14, 1945 to Eugene and Golda Alton. Janis was a dedicated teacher, educating children in English, modern dance and foreign language. Janis earned her Masters degree in Romance Languages from Rutgers and a certificate in Waldorf education from the Waldorf Institute in Detroit. She maintained an avid interest in fine art, having been an accomplished modern dancer, literary scholar, potter and painter. She was a devoted mother and spouse, who deeply loved her husband David of 36 years, her son David, now 24 and her sister Patricia Alton of Toledo, OH. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 4 to 7 pm. Memorial Service Thursday 8:30 pm at The Threefold Fellowship Community, Main House, 241 Hungry Hollow Rd., Chestnut Ridge, NY. (Contributed by Angela Meados - Press & Sun-Bulletin (Jun/20/2006)
Mary Catherine Jane (Hensley) Kesterson
Wife of James Carter Kesterson
Mary C - 79, died at the home of her son, Troy, Clinton, Route 2, after a short illness. Survivors: sons, Troy and D. E. of LaFollette, daughter, Mrs. Maude Martin, Clinton, Route 2.; sister Mrs. W.W. Cook of Knoxville. She was a member of the Baptist Church for 60 years. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Clinch River Baptist Church. Revs. Bill Beech and G.D. Vowell officiating. Interment, church cemetery. Cross in charge.

William F. "Floyd" Kesterson, Age 84, of Lake City, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mr. Kesterson is survived by three sons, Ronald I. Kesterson of Knoxville, Kenneth Kesterson and his wife, Judy, and David E. Kesterson and his wife, Rhonda, all of Medford; and a sister, Georgia Parks of Lake City. The funeral will be held at 8 tonight, Oct. 29, at Clinch River Baptist Church in Lake City with the Rev. Tom Byrge and the Rev. George DeLozier officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Clinch River Cemetery. Masonic rites will be conducted. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the church. Cox-Martin Funeral Home in Lake City is in charge of arrangements.

(Wife of Ronnie L. Kesterson s/o Wm. Floyd Kesterson
Gwendolyn Boone Scott Kesterson died December 11, 2006 at the University of Tennessee Hospital after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by parents; Dr. Robert Boone Scott and wife Naomi Crowder Scott and brother Nicholas Ballard Scott. She was a former member of Lake City Methodist Church and also attended Clinch River Baptist Church in Lake City; former husband: Ronnie L. Kesterson. Survivors: daughter: Rhonda L. Kesterson of Boston, MA; son: Patrick S. Kesterson of Lake City, TN; grandchildren: Joseph, Jacob and Joshua. Private services will be held at Valley View Cemetery in Elk Valley, TN, at a later date.
Contributed by Angela Meadows
Myharee Kesterson Foust
Funeral services for Mrs. Myharee Foust, 35, of Lake City who died Sept. 26 in the Oak Ridge Hospital, were held Sunday at the Clear Branch Baptist Church. The Rev. H.L. Hutchins conducted the services and burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Foust was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, Samuel Edward Foust, daughter, Kay, son, Jerry, Sammy and Timmie, all of Lake City, father, D.E. Kesterson of Lafollette, brothers, Floyd Kesterson,Lake City, sisters, Mrs. Tom Parks, Lake City, Mary Kesterson of Lafollette. Cox at Lake City was in charge. (Contributed by Angela Meadows - Clinton Courier Oct. 2, 1958)

Emslay Jeffers "Ben" Kesterson was born 22 September 1866 in Anderson Co TN., the son of Frederick & Anna (Lovely) Kesterson.
He was married to Nancy Elizabeth Taylor 12 April 1891 in Anderson Co TN. She was born 9 September 1871 in TN, the daughter of David Chadwell & Thursa (Baker) Taylor.
They were the parents of 6 children. They were Susan Carrie, Theresa Annislee, Bonnie Ethel, Charles Taylor, Tressie Blanche and Louis Emory.
Emslay died 15 January 1947 and Nancy died 15 July 1959. Both are buried in Anderson Co TN at the Leach Cemetery.
This picture brings to me the picture of the "Twilight Years." After a life of hard work they sit and perhaps "relax" a bit in their garden.

Obituary - Emslay J. (Ben) Kesterson
E. J. (Ben) Kesterson, 81, of Briceville, died Wednesday at a Knoxville Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Kesterson, two sons, Charles Taylor of Hammond, Ind., Lewis of Lake City; three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Jeffries of Briceville, Mrs. Bonnie White of English, W. Va, Mrs. Lee Stonecipher of Briceville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Martin Funeral Home of Lake City in charge. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Briceville for E. J. (Ben) Kesterson who died Wednesday at a Knoxville hospital. The Rev. Lee Ward officiated. Burial was in the Leach Cemetery with Martin Funeral Home of Lake City in charge.
Obituary - Nancy Elizabeth (Taylor) Kesterson
Nancy Elizabeth (Aunt Betty) Kesterson , 87, died Wednesday night July 15, 1959 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lee Stonecipher in Briceville after a lingering illness. She was the widow of Ben Kesterson and a member of Sinking Springs Church. Survivors are one son Taylor Kesterson of Clinton Rt. 2; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Stonecipher of Briceville and Mrs Bonnie White of Englis W.VA. ; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Karns of Knoxville and Mrs. Alice Bishop of Powell; 22 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren. Servoces at set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Briceville. The Rev. Ralph Cline and the Rev. Robbie Lindsay will officiate. Burial will be at Leach Cemetery with Martin Funeral Home of Lake City in charge. (Contributed by Angela Medows)

Susan Carrie (Kesterson) Jeffries
13 November 1892 - 17 January 1949
Daughter of Emslay Jeffers & Nancy E. (Taylor) Kesterson
Wife of John Wesley Jeffries, married 7 October 1914

Mrs. Carrie Jeffries, 59, of Clinton died at the Baptist Hospital at 8:55 p.m. Monday.
Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Bruce Pemberton of South Clinton; mother, Mrs. Ben Kesterson of Briceville; sisters, Mrs. Lee Stonecipher of Briceville, Mrs. Bonnie White of English, W.Va.; brothers, Taylor of Hammond, Ind., Louis of Lake City.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Clear Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. H. L. Hutchins officiating. Burial will be in the Leach Cemetery. Martin of Clinton has charge.

Theresa Ainislee Kesterson in her younger years

Theresa Ainislee (Kesterson) Stonecipher & her brother Charles Taylor Kesterson Sr. Theresa born 26 November 1894 - Charles born 27 March 1898

Keeping The Home Fires Burning
Theresa Annislee Kesterson was born the second child of Emslay and Nancy (Taylor) Kesterson, on 26 November 1894 in Anderson Co TN.
She chose for her husband, Samuel W. Stonecipher, who she married on 19 July 1911 in Anderson Co TN. Samuel was born 31 January 1887 also in Morgan County TN.
Eight children were given to this couple, they were; Vivian Edith (Jarmon), Gladys Malvern (Powell), Franklin Leroy, Geraldine (Harding), Charlotte Faye (Hayes), Ovena, Dorothea Learmont(Schroeder), and Alexander Walter.
Theresa died 28 March 1976 and Samuel died 24 September 1937, both are buried the Union Cemetery, Morgan Co TN. Theresa was a widow longer than her marriage to Samuel was.

Theresa Annislee (Kesterson) Stonecipher
26 November 1894 - 28 March 1976
Daughter of Emslay Jeffers & Nancy E (Taylor) Kesterson
Wife of Samuel W Stonecipher

Samuel W Stonecipher
31 Janaury 1887 - 24 September 1937
Husband of Theresa Annislee Kesterson
Union Cemetery, Petros, Morgan Co TN

Obituary
Mrs. Lee (Annislee) Kesterson Stonecipher - age 81, passed away Sunday at her home in Briceville. She was the widow of Sam Stonecipher. Survivors: 6 daughters, Mrs. Vivian Jarmon, Mrs. Gladys Powell, Mrs. Faye Hayes, Miss Ovena Stonecipher, and Mrs. Dorothy Schroeder, all of Briceville, Mrs. Geraldine Hardin, Ringgold, Ga.; 2 sons, Walter A. Stonecipher, at sea with the Merchant Marines; Leroy Stonecipher, Detroit, Mich; 30 grandchildren; 56 great-granchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Briceville; Rev. Ralph Cline and Rev. Albert Seiber officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery in Morgan County. The body is at the home where the family will receive friends. Martin's, Lake City, in charge of arrangements. Source: Knoxville News Sentinel; March 30, 1976

Vivian Edith (Stonecipher) Jarmon
28 August 1912 - 20 March 1994
Daughter of Samuel & Theresa (Kesterson) Stonecipher
Husband of Pink Jarmon
Circle Cemetery, Anderson TN
Vivian Stonecipher Jarmon, 83, Briceville, died Sunday in Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born Aug. 28, 1912. Her husband, Pink A. Jarmon, parents, Sam and Lee Kesterson Stonecipher, a son, Ray Neil Jarmon, sisters, Gladys Powell, Faye Hayes, Geraldean Harding and Ovena Stonecipher, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Jarmon had taught school in Briceville Elementary School and at one time worked in the Briceville Post Office. Surviors include three sons, Audra Kent Jarmon of Guatemala; Donald Mac Jarmon of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; Roger Dale Jarmon of Briceville; daughters, Betty Ferguson of Gulfport, Miss.; Jean Habernehl of O'Fallon, Ill.; Patsy Buttazzoni of Commerce Township, Mich.; Nancy Meadows of Waldorf, Md.; Kay Cooper of Biloxi, Miss., and Sheila Widing of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; two sons-in-law, Aldo Buttazzoni and Patrick Widing Stonecipher of Perrysburg, Ohio; sister, Dorothy Schroeder of Lake City; 27 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1 pm Thursday in Briceville United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Lord officiating. Burial will be in Circle Cemetery. The body will lie in state in the church from noon until 1 pm. Martin Funeral Home in Lake City is in charge of arrangements.
Clinton Courier News 23 Mar. 1994

Gladys Malvern (Stonecipher) Powell
07 July 1915 - 18 December 1984
Daughter of Samuel W. & Theresa (Kesterson) Stonecipher
Wife of Fred Arnold Powell

A Briceville native who retired from Chrysler Corp., in Detroit, Mrs. Gladys Stonecipher Powell, 67, died Tuesday (18 December 1984) at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. Mrs. Powell and her husband, Fred Powell, came back to Briceville when they retired. Powell, who died about three years ago, also had been an autoworker at Chrysler's Dodge Main plant. Mrs. Powell is survived by three sons, Billy Lee Powell of Detroit, Charles Robert and Joseph Powell, both of California; daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Hall of Briceville; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Vivian Jarmon, Mrs. Faye Hayes, Mrs. Dorthy Schroeder, all of Briceville, and Mrs. Geraldine Harin of Ringgold, Ga., and two brothers, Walter Stonecipher with the U.S. Merchant Marine and Leroy Stonecipher of Perryysburg, Ohio. Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Briceville with the Revs. Huston Carroll and Albert Seiber officiating. Burial will follow in Leach Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour before services. The family will receive friends Friday night at Martin Funeral Home in Lake City.

Charlotte Faye (Stonecipher) Hayes
03 November 1921 - 21 December 1985
Daughter of Samuel W. & Theresa (Kesterson) Stonecipher
Wife of Kenneth Cleveland Hayes

Charlotte Faye (Stonecipher) Hayes, 64, of Briceville, died Saturday evening, Dec. 21, at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. She was the wife of Kenneth C. Hayes. Mrs. Hayes was a member of Tennessee Hollow Baptist Church and enjoyed reading.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, David L. Hayes of Detroit, Mich.; James Hayes and Kenneth L. Haye, both of Briceville and Gary Hayes of Lake City; five daughters, Peggy (Mrs. Warren) Weatherford of White Pine, Carolyn Parsons and Gail (Mrs. Archie) Seiber, both of Lake City, Brenda (Mrs. Harold Huckaby) of Norfolk, Va., and Kendra Hayes of Briceville; two brothers, Walter A Stonecipher of Briceville and Leroy Stonecipher of Perrysburg, Ohio; three sisters, Vivian Jarmon and Dorothy Schroeder, both of Briceville, and Geraldine Hardin of Ringgold, Ga.; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. in Tennessee Hollow Baptist Church with the Rev. Albert Seiber and the Rev. Kenneth Bean officiating. Burial was in Circle Cemetery, Briceville. Martin Funeral Home, Lake City, was in charge of arrangements.
From the Clinton Courier News, Dec 1985

Ovena Ruth Stonecipher
Ovena Ruth Stonecipher
11 August 1924 - 15 October 1984
Daughter of Samuel W. & Theresa (Kesterson) Stonecipher

A resident of Briceville all her life, Miss Ovena Ruth Stonecipher, 60, died Monday morning at her home on Andy's Ridge Rd. She had been ill with cancer. Miss Stonecipher was a member of the Tennessee Hollow Baptist Church. She is survived by two brothers, Walter (Big Boy) Stonecipher with the U.S. Merchant Marine and Leroy Stonecipher of Perrysburg, Ohio and five sisters, Mrs. Vivian Jarmon, Mrs. Gladys Powell, Mrs. Faye Hayes, Mrs. Dorothy Schroder, all of Briceville, and Mrs. Geraldine Hardin of Ringgold, Ga. Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) at the Tennessee Hollow Baptist Church with the Revs. Estel Jones and Albert Seiber officiating. Burial will be in Leach Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour before services.
The date of the obituary is October 18, 1984; the paper is probably the Clinton Courier News. Ovena Stonecipher died on October 15, 1984.

Dorothea Learmont (Stonecipher) Schroeder
13 April 1927 - 8 March 2003
Daughter of Samuel W & Theresa (Kesterson) Stonecipher
Wife of Henry K Schroeder
Foust Cemetery Anderson Co TN

Dorothy L. Stonecipher Schroeder, 75, of Lake City, formerly of Briceville, died Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born April 13, 1927, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of Sam and Lee Kesterson Stonecipher, who are deceased. She was the widow of Henry K. Schroeder. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Briceville. She lived in Detroit, Mich., for many years before returning to Briceville. She considered her family the most important thing in her life and loved her children and grandchildren dearly, the family said.
Survivors include three sons, Bryan Schroeder and his wife, Angela, of Clinton, Ricky Schroeder and his wife, Eleanor, of Ilion, N.Y., and Keith Schroeder and his wife, Velika, of Fulda, Germany; a brother, LeRoy Stonecipher and his wife, Magalene, of Perrysburg, Ohio; and six grandchildren, Robert, Benjamin, Kristian, Brad, Kristie and Dylan "Porkchop"; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Walter "Big-Boy" Stonecipher, and five sisters, Ovena Stonecipher, Gladys Powell, Faye Hayes, Geraldine Harding and Vivian Jarmon.The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in the chapel of Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City with the Rev. Condy Pyles officiating. Burial will follow at the Glen Foust Cemetery in Lake City.The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the funeral home.
Obituary contributed by Angela Meadows

Bonnie Ethel Kesterson (White)
19 October 1896 - 05 December 1963
Daughter of Emslay Jeffers & Nancy (Taylor) Kesterson
Wife of Jasper Taylor White
Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie Ethel White, 67, of English, who died Thursday (5 December 1963) at her home, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the English Methodist Church. The Rev. Jack T. Null will officiate and burial will follow in the English Cemetery. A resident of English for the past 30 years, she was born Oct 18, 1896 at Coal Creek, Tenn. a daughter of the late Ben and Nancy Kesterson. She was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Richard Andrews of Yukon; six sons, Robert and J.T. White of Washington, D.C., CS2 Norman R. White of the U.S. Navy at Groton, Conn.; S/Sgt. Clifford White, U.S. Army at Fort Rucker, Ala.; T/Sgt. Frederick E. White with the U.S. Air Force in Viet Nam and Charles J. White of Trena, Wash.; 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lee Stonecipher of Briceville, Tenn., a brother Taylor Kesterson of Clinton, Tenn. Friends may call at Fanning Funeral Chapel in Welch from 5-10 p.m. today. The body will be placed in the church at noon Sunday. Pallbearers and flowerbearers will be friends.
Visit A Time to Weep for more information on Bonnie and the mine explosion that killed her husband Jasper.

Jasper Taylor White
Born about 1890
Died 10 January 1940
Jasper White was really born a Hightower but raised by the White's and took on their name.
Jasper was killed in the Bartley (McDowell Co WV) mine disaster which killed 91 men. He was the last man to be recovered.
Bartley #1 Memorial

Charles Taylor Kesterson Sr.
27 March 1898 - 23 April 1970
Son of Emslay Jeffers & Nancy (Taylor) Kesterson
Retired L & N employee Charlie Taylor Kesterson, 72, of Lake City Highway at Clinton Rt. 2, died at 8 p.m. Thursday at UT Hospital. He had been in the hospital since becoming ill eight days earlier. His wife, Mrs. Delsie Mae Kesterson, died March 1.
Kesterson was born and reared at Briceville. As a young man he went to Loyall, Ky., where he worked as a switchman for L&N Railroad until 14 years ago, when he family returned to this county. He was a veteran of World War I, having served in France.
Services were at 8 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Briceville with the Rev. George Delozier and the Rev. W. H. Beets officiating. Burial was in Circle Cemetery there.
He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Verda Lee Wells of Lake City; two sons, Douglas of Clinton Rt. 2 and Benny of Clinton Rt 6; and a sister, Mrs. Lee Stonecipher of Briceville.
Charles Taylor Kesterson Sr.

Verda Lee (Kesterson) Wells
26 January 1924 - 28 December 2000
Daughter of Charles Taylor & Delsie (Teno) Kesterson
Wife of William Alfred Wells, Mother of James & Leslie
Clinch Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co TN
OBITUARY
Verda Lee (Kesterson) Wells, age 76 of Lake City passed away Thursday, December 28, 2000 at the Methodist Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1924 in Anderson County, Tenn. She was a long time member of the Clinch River Baptist Church. She was a nurse at the Lake City Hospital for many years. Verda Lee enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, whom she loved very much. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Taylor and Delcie Teno Kesterson; brother, Charles Taylor Kesterson, Jr. Survivors: husband, Bill Wells, Lake City; son & daughter in law, Rodney & Carletta Wells, Lake City; son, Leslie Wells, Clinton; grandsons, David Wells, Matthew Wells, Jeffrey Wells; granddaughter, Michelle Pearson; brothers & sisters in law, Doug & Gloria Jean Kesterson, Clinton, Benny & Donna Kesterson, Morristown; special friend, Sandra Wells, Lake City.
Visitation; 6-9 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2000 at the Clinch River Baptist Church. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday December 31, 2000 at the Clinch River Baptist Church, with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating. Interment to follow funeral service at the Clinch River Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clinch River Baptist Church Building Fund. Cox Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
(The Knoxville News Sentinel December 30, 2000- Contributed by Angela Meadows)
Charles Taylor Kesterson Jr.
1926 - 05 August 1962
Son of Charles & Delsie (Teno) Kesterson
Charles T. Kesterson Jr. - Age 36, of 12040 McCasland Rd., Portage, passed away August 5, 1962 in his home. He was a switchman in Inland Steel; World War II Veteran. Survivors; wife Ila Jean; 3 daughters, Theresa Ann, Beverly June, Debra Kay; 2 sons, Charles T. the 3rd, Kevin Lee; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Sr., of Clinton, Tenn.; 1 sister, Mrs. William Wells of Lake City, Tenn.; 2 brothers, Douglas E. and Benny L. both of the U.S. Navy. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Body at Linton & McCally Funeral Home. He was buried in Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Portage, Indiana
Benny L. Kesterson
Benny L. Kesterson, age 66, of Morristown, passed away Oct. 1, 2006 at St. Mary?s Health System. He attended Fairview Bible Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran achieving rank of Chief Petty Officer and Merchant Marine. He was a member of Alpha Lodge # 376 in Clinton, a member of York Rite Bodies in Oak Ridge and Kerbela Temple of Knoxville Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one brother and grandson, Dewayne Kesterson. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Donna Christian Kesterson; daughter, Heather Kesterson (Johnny) Bible; sons, Benny Kesterson Jr. and Donny Kesterson; grandchildren, Derek Kesterson, Gabriel Bible, Adisynne Bible, Travis Bible, Brent Bible and Sean Bible; extended family, Doug and Vicky Christian of Mt. Carmel, Dan and Carolyn Christian and family, J.W. and Ana Samsel and family, Scott and Tootie O?Quinn, Cathy Dillmon and Cody, Tony Cox, Kim and Lindsay Carter; special family, Donna Yount of Morristown, Pat and Ken Knox and family of Stewart, Ill., Roger and Debbie Yount of Maumee, Ohio, Christine and Billy Roberts of Oak Ridge, Jason and Neely Yount and Jace of Concord, N.C. and Daryl and Karen Trollinger of Morristown; and a host of special friends. Services will be 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in the chapel of Mayes Mortuary with the Rev. Bobby Helton officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 in Pilot Knob Cemetery in Mosheim. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the services at the mortuary. Arrangements by Mayes Mortuary in Morristown. www.mayesmortuary.com.
Contributed by Angela Meadows - Citizen Tribune Online, Morristown, Tenn., 10/3/2006

Lewis Emory Kesterson
05 November 1908 - 04 November 1955
Son of Emslay Jeffers & Nancy (Taylor) Kesterson
Husband of Mary Foust
Father of Betty Jo & Margaret Rose

Obituary:
Lewis Emory Kesterson 46, died Friday at the Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. Survivors are his wife Mary Kesterson; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jo Abner of Detroit and Mrs. Margaret Fritts of Lake City; mother, Mrs. Ben Kesterson of Briceville; one brother, Taylor of Clinton Rt. 2; two sisters, Mrs. Lee Stonecipher of Briceville and Mrs. Barney White of English W.VA. Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Clinch River Baptist Church with the Rev. W.H. Beets and the Rev. George DeLozier officiating. Burial was in the Leach Cemetery with Martins of Lake City in charge. (Contributed by Angela Meadows)