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OBITUARY AND FUNERAL NOTICE: CONLEY R. PETERS Conley R. Peters, age 87, 1889 Hwy 91, Elizabethton died Monday, October 20, 2003 at his residence following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late William Bill and Zella Nidiffer Peters. He was a Charter member of Unaka Baptist Church and served a number of years as custodian. He retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 45 years of service. Mr. Peters was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge No. 238 F. & A.M., Elizabethton. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Lola Garland Peters, his 2nd wife, Jeanette Peters and four brothers. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Lemmie Taylor, Elizabethton, twin sons and two daughters-in-law, Zayne and Vickie Peters, Kingston, TN, Wayne and Nora Peters, Elizabethton, six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two special friends, Bessie Miles and Rob Greer also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Rev. Walker Roberson officiating. Music will be under the direction of John Blair. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 23, at Blevins Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Lemmie Taylor, Tim Rasnick, Lanny Peters, Kevin Peters, Rob Greer, Tony Jones, Dwayne Taylor and Norman Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Adult Mens Sunday School Class of Unaka Baptist Church, Richard Lancaster and Conway Markland. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may also call at the residence 1889 Hwy 91, Elizabethton anytime.

Conley married Lola Eveline Garland on 2 May 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lola (daughter of John Hamilton Garland and Corado Hardin) was born on 20 Mar 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Apr 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Zella Nidiffer about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Zella was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Corado Hardin on 28 Oct 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Corado (daughter of Alvin Hardin and Margaret Eveline Lewis Peters) was born on 3 Jun 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenedy married Elizabeth Wilson on 8 Nov 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Elijah Wilson and Christina Nidiffer) was born about 1849 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alvin was born to John Nave Hardin (b. 1808) and Mary Fletcher (b. 1811). He married Margaret Evaline Lewis 28 Feb 1867 at Carter, TN. They had nine children. After Evelyn's death, Alvin married Sarah Richardson. Alvin's grandson Guy Hardin said, "If it hadn't been for Sarah, the family wouldn't have survived. Sarah married Alvin, with all those kids, and raised them as her own. She deserves some honorable recognition." Alvin is buried by his first wife, Eveline Hardin, in the Forbes Cemetery. But, Sarah's burial place is unknown. Her death record says she is buried at the "Harly" cemetery. It has been guessed that she is buried in the Hurley Cemetery in Carter TN where other Richardsons are buried. Any assistance with this mystery would be appreciated. Alvin raised his family in the head of Liberty Hollow. The property is still called the Alvin Lot at the foot of Iron Mountain to this day by the coon hunters. Alvin's middle name is almost certainly Powell, as two nephews are known to be named Alvin Powell Hardin. Civil War Service: Enlistment: 9 Aug 1863, Company C, 47th KY Infantry at Perry, KY; Discharge: 26 Dec 1864 at Lexington KY.

Alvin married Margaret Eveline Lewis Peters on 28 Feb 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Robert Allen Peters and Jemima (Peters)) was born about 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forbes Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]