Norma Ruth Irick

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Norma Ruth Irick Dugger, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 28, 2019, from Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Etta Oakes Irick.
Norma was a graduate of Hampton High School and attended East Tennessee State College. She was employed at North American Rayon Corporation and the Magnavox Corporation prior to her retirement.
Norma was a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church where she was a member of the church choir. She loved quilting, sewing and knitting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steve Dugger, November 2018; two brothers, Jack and B. Irick; and a sister, Vesta Bowman.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Clyde Dugger; her children, Glenn Dugger and wife Greta, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Sherry Ayers and husband Steve, Johnson City; her daughter-in-law, Ginger Dugger; her brother, Ted Irick, Roan Mountain; her sister, Lois Morrell, Piney Flats; seven grandchildren, Nathan Dugger, Bethany Wachterman, Emily Dugger, Ian Dugger, Makia Tenner, Austin Ayers and Eli Ayers; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Norma Ruth Irick Dugger will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Siebenaler, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by the Valley Forge Christian Church Choir and Frieda Winters, harpist. The graveside service and interment will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, in the Whitehead Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Norma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Steve Dugger was born about 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 2018 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

Thomas married Etta J. Oakes on 14 May 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Etta (daughter of Julius Oakes and Tisha Holtsclaw) was born on 28 Dec 1910 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Nov 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B. married Emma J. Birchfield on 22 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of Nancy J. (Birchfield)) was born in Jan 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julius married Tisha Holtsclaw about 1907. Tisha was born on 4 Jan 1881 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 9 Jan 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, January 5, 1935
G. W. IRICK
G. W. Irick, 73, died at his home Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1935, after a brief illness. He had been in failing health for several years, yet he never gave up, always keeping busy and cheerful.
Mr. Irick was born in Washington County, near Jonesboro, Nov. 17, 1861. In early manhood he came to Carter County and was married to Mary A. Stout.
To this union ten children were born, eight of whom are living; two sons, Oscar N. and Jacob A. Irick preceded their father to the grave several years ago.
Survivors of the deceased are his widow, who has been confined to bed for several months, due to failing health. The surviving sisters are Mrs. Mariah Townsend of Greeneville, Tenn., and Mrs. Gus Hight, Kingsport, Tenn.; also five sons, B. Irick, Thomas, Roy, Ray and Dewey.
Three daughters: Mrs. Bertha Birchfield, Mrs. Golda Greer and Mrs. Cora Montgomery; also thirty grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Irick was one of the most prominent men in the 4th dist. of Carter County, serving as a member of the County Court for eighteen years from this district, also deputy sheriff for six years.
He was a progressive farmer and stock raiser, taking great pride in raising five cattle, horses and hogs. He made a bountiful living on his mountain farm, and was especially noted for his splendid hospitality in his home.
In his passing, neighbors and friends feel the loss of a good citizen, the family feel the loss of a devoted father.
Funeral services were conducted from the home, Wednesday morning by E. M. Miller, an aged minister, who for fifty years has been a friend and neighbor, and for many years pastor of the Christian Church, of which the deceased was a member.
Burial at 2:30 p.m. in Walnut Mtn. Cemetery was attended by a large crowd of neighbors and friends.

George married Mary A. Stout on 29 Jun 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Granville W. Stout and Martha C. "Patsy" Cable) was born on 12 May 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jun 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Elizabeth Sizemore about 1850. Elizabeth (daughter of George Washington Sizemore and Rebecca Martha Guinn) was born about 1837 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]