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| 2251 | Edna Jean Lunceford, age 80, of 727 Sugar Hollow Road, Elizabethton, TN passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Fritts McCloud, and one daughter, Kathy Miller. Edna enjoyed spending time gardening and canning. She especially enjoyed her time as a Pink Lady Volunteer at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was formally a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church since 1947. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, L.C. Lunceford; two daughters: Anita Vestal of Elizabethton, TN and Rita Southerland and husband Joe of Elizabethton, TN; two sons: Russ Lunceford of the home and Steve Lunceford and wife Stephanie of Elizabethton, TN; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one special great grandson Christopher Lee Sims; and several nieces, nephews and special friends, Robert Clark, Johnny Lovelace, Matthew Ainsworth and Brenda Vestal. Services for Edna were held at the East Side Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Wilson officiating. Graveside service and interment were at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 14, 2015 from Dyson Grove Cemetery. | Fritts, Edna Jean (I40294)
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| 2252 | Edna Kate Grimes, 64, of 5819 Hunter Road, Columbus, died Saturday at The Medical Center. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Chapel, Macon Road, with burial in Parkhill Cemetery, according to the funeral home. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Grimes was born June 13, 1931, in Erwin, Tenn., daughter of Louise Edwards and James William Engle. A resident of Columbus for the last 35 years, she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Wiley; two sons, Ronald Jenkins of Newport News, Va., and Jimmy Wilson of Columbus; four daughters, Sue Merritt, Linda McClellan, Sylvia Toussaint and Karen Solomon, all of Columbus; three brothers, George Engle of Eagleville, Tenn. and I.G. Engle and Carl Engle, both of Erwin; a sister, Mamie Cousins of Erwin; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. | Engle, Edna Kate (I87177)
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| 2253 | Edna Kyte, age 90 of Butler, TN, passed away on Friday morning, April 1, 2022 at her home. Edna was born on April 15, 1931 to the late Emerald and Winnie Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Little Bud, Big Bud, J.D., Delmer, Ray, and Glenn; sisters, Shirley Norris, Fern Stalcup, Faye Fritts, Grace Pierce, Bonnie Rash and step-grandchild, Teresa. Edna enjoyed gardening, flowers, birds, and collecting angel figurines. She also loved her animals dearly. Edna was a kind and loving person who will be missed by all who knew her. Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Danny Kyte; daughter, Brenda Townsend and husband, Bud, whom Edna loved as a son; grandchildren, Misty Kyte, Garret Kyte, and Jordan Wisecup; step-grandchildren, Michael, Jimmy, and Christina; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Maddox, Colton (Pickle), and Mia; sister-in-law, Betty Robinson; special brother-in-law, Charles Norris; special friends, Ed Townsend, Joan Arnold, and Tammy Jordan and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The graveside service and burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Phillippi Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dale Owens, Ed Townsend, Jeff Roten, John McEwen, Sammy Lunceford, and Craig Peters. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Norris, Ken Luckett, Steve Cross, and Randy Norris. | Robinson, Edna (I91986)
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| 2254 | Edna Lavonne Woodward, 68, of 728 Austin Springs Road, Johnson City, died suddenly at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County, daughter of the late James Paul and Buena Hale Cretsinger of Johnson City. Edna was owner-operator of Podos Market for over 40 years. She attended the Cash Hollow Presbyterian Church for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Podo Woodward, and two brothers, Jack and Ronnie Cretsinger. Survivors include: her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Patricia Woodward of Gray; a brother, Jim Cretsinger of Johnson City; five sisters, Geraldine Metcalf and Dolores Austin of Johnson City, Marie Crumley of Jonesborough, Elva Hodges and Faye Cox of Johnson City; an uncle, Carl Hale and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the South Chapel of the Morris-Baker Funeral Home under the direction of Rev. Hollace Ford. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until time of service at eight. A committal service will be conducted on Monday, May 28, 2007 in the Monte Vista Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home to go in procession at 10:30 a.m. Active pallbearers will be: Jeff Larimer, Darryl Cretsinger, Kyle Earp, Donnie Shealy, Terry Austin and Greg Cretsinger; honorary pallbearers will be: her brother, Jim Cretsinger and Eddie Woodward. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to: the Arthritus Foundation, 1330 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. | Cretsinger, Edna Lavonne (I43505)
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| 2255 | Edna M. Greene, 86, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her residence. Edna was born in Carter County to the late Clifton Silas Blackburn and Ada Zella Scalf Blackburn. In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Basil Greene Jr.; a daughter, Tammy Taylor; six sisters; and one brother. Edna retired from Kennametal and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed walking, but most especially her children and grandchildren! Edna also enjoyed going to the Covered Bridge Celebration every year. Those left to cherish and remember Edna include two daughters, Helen Aldrich and Ada Bird (Edward), all of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Jane Grindstaff (Reverend Carl); and several nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Edna M. Greene will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Reverend Carl Grindstaff officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, in the Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol. Active pallbearers will be her son-in-law and her grandsons. | Blackburn, Edna M. (I88604)
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| 2256 | Edna Mae "Bessie" Brown, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born on May 3, 1937 to the late Spencer Lewis and Bell Smith Lewis. In addition to her parents, Bessie was preceded in death by her husband Howard Raymond Brown (November 11, 2018), and brothers, Fred, Roy, Ralph, J.C. and J.T. Lewis. Bessie grew up farming and she loved raising a garden and working with her husband Howard on their farm. She had a 'green thumb' and could grow anything. In addition to growing a beautiful garden, Bessie loved to grow flowers of every kind. She was a gifted sewer and has made numerous quilts through the years. She also made a lot clothes for herself and family. Bessie also enjoyed doing needle work. Bessie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She loved her church family dearly. Those left to cherish her memories; son, Charles 'Charlie' Brown of Mountain City; grandson, Jason Brown & wife Deena; great grandson, Cohen Brown, all of Mountain City, TN; brothers, Glen Lewis and Edgar Lewis and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer officiating. Special music will be provided by the church choir. Graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jason Brown, Mike Treadway, James Brown, Chris Brown, Bud Gentry and Jimmy Lewis. Honorary pallbearers are Buddy Osborne, Donald Lewis, Eddie Lewis, Brian Lewis, Bill Adams, Earl Greer and Employees of Tri-State Growers. The family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to the entire staff at Mountain City Care Center for their kindness and loving care. | Lewis, Edna Mae "Bessie" (I74926)
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| 2257 | Edna Mae "Granny" Sluder Blevins, 98, passed peacefully from this earthly life into eternal life in heaven on Sunday, May 27, 2007. She was affectionately known as "Granny" by all who knew and loved her. She came to Shady Valley, Tenn. in a covered wagon from Ashe County, N.C. when she was five years old. She was married under a large oak tree near Mountain City, Tenn. to Wheeler Howard Blevins. They were married 67 years until his death on December 17, 1994. Granny was saved and baptized in 1944. She joined the Shady Valley Baptist Church at that time and has been a faithful member for 63 years. She taught Sunday School for over 50 years, sang in the choir, helped with VBS, and belonged to the WMU. She traveled extensively in the US and Europe. She also visited the Holy Land where her Savior was born. She loved to talk about her travel experiences. Her saddest days were the days after she lost her husband and four grandsons. Her grandsons who preceded her in death were James Plummer, Tommy Blevins, Stephen Blevins and Jimmy Lafferty. She also lost an infant great-granddaughter, Kaleigh Tolliver. She was proud of her large family. They are Elmo Blevins, Emery and Clara Blevins, Lillard and Ethel Blevins, Pervis and Phyllis Blevins, Kenneth and Norma Blevins, Betty and Jim Plummer, Ethan and Connie Blevins, Reba and John Tillery, Judy and John Tucker, Naomi and Willie Hammons, and Joseph and Janice Blevins. She has 31 grandchildren, 39 greatgrandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She also has several nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of the Amos Lillard Sluder and Abigail Greer Sluder family. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be conducted at Shady Valley Baptist Church on May 30, 2007, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Shady Valley Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Shady Valley Fire Department, Shady Valley Baptist Church or Shady Valley Memorial Gardens, all in Shady Valley, Tenn. 37688. | Sluder, Edna Mae (I51563)
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| 2258 | Edna Pearl Bowers Ayers, a resident of Hillview Health Center, Elizabethton, died Monday, February 2, 2015, at the age of 93. Pearl was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late William Chrisley and Lola Carriger Bowers. Pearl was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was married to Navy Seaman Willie Ayers from North Carolina for 54 years before his death in 1998. A former employee of North American Rayon Corporation, Pearl and her husband moved to Colorado for a short time where they ran the Loveland Café. Their next move was to Washington, D.C. where they owned and operated Ayers Guest Houses and Laundry Route Services from 1948 to 1995 before retiring and returning to Carter County. Pearl was an avid gardener, loved animals and birds, crocheting, mystery novels, collecting postcards and elephants. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her husband, Pearl was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Jean Ayers; her brothers, Ray and Floyd Bowers; nephews, Larry Dean Bowers and Ray Roberson; and a sister-in-law, Irene Roberson. Survivors include her sister, Ina Mae Soto; her nieces, Deborah Meyer, Dianna Tucker and Christina Soto Whitfield and husband Rex; a great-niece, March Goodling; a great-nephew, Jesse Meyer; and great-great-nephew, Jeremy Bell. Other special nieces and nephews are Roseanna Lowe, Gary Roberson and Ann Willis, and special friends, Helen Blevins and Luther Taylor. Funeral services for Edna Pearl Bowers Ayers will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, February 6, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. R.L. Poole officiating. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Bowers, Edna Pearl (I9953)
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| 2259 | Edna Tipton Robbins, age 101, 508 West Park Street, Erwin passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. She was born on May 12, 1915 in Lost Cove, NC but lived most of her life in Erwin. Edna was the last surviving child of the late Dock and Uslie Hensley Tipton. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Carl Robbins and twelve brothers and sisters. She was a National Shuffle Board Champion while living in St. Petersburg, FL and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1967. Edna's photograph appeared on the cover of Life Magazine. In her later years, she enjoyed watching baseball, tennis and golf. Edna loved flowers of all kinds and animals. Her favorite activities were playing bingo, lottery, tending her flowers and having a good meal. Edna always lived life on her own terms and will be remembered and missed by many relatives and friends. May she find peace and rest with God's blessing. She leaves behind to cherish her memories many special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A. M. until the hour of service on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Kyle Tipton will officiate at the 11:00 A. M. funeral. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be family and friends. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. | Tipton, Edna Mae (I85277)
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| 2260 | Edsel "Eddie" Odom, 78, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., moved into his mansion in Heaven on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from his residence. Eddie was born in Carter County to the late Soloman and Linnie Bowman Odom. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Evelyn Potter Odom; a son, Terry Lee Odom; and a daughter, Sharon Louise Odom Heaton. Eddie was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was a friend to everyone. He retired from the Power Board at Mountain Electric where he served for 25 years as a lineman. He was a loyal and devoted member of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church, where he had served communion to the sick and shut-ins for 40 years. Eddie loved being outdoors in the woods. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and farmer and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Those left to cherish his many wonderful memories include two sons, Johnny Dean Odom of Roan Mountain and David Wayne Odom and wife Teresa, also of Roan Mountain; six grandchildren, Matthew Hitechew, Joshua Hitechew, Amanda Ward, Brittney Odom, Caitlin Odom and Kristin Waters; and seven great-grandchildren. Many friends, neighbors and extended family also survive. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Edsel "Eddie" Odom will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Mr. Gerald Holly, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by Gerald and Gloria. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at noon Wednesday, October 30, in the Markland Hill Cemetery in Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be Rick Shell, Henry Potter, Dana Dean Young, Tom Jarrett, Leon Odom Jr. and Josh Shell. | Odom, Edsel "Eddie" (I76233)
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| 2261 | Edward "Poage" Whitehead, 92, of Johnson City, died after an extended illness on Friday, June 29, 2018, at NHC Healthcare Facility. Poage was born in Butler, Tenn., to the late Carson Hamilton and Abbie Gill Campbell Whitehead. He was also preceded in death by six brothers, Frank, Herbert, Clyde, Bobby, J.D. and Bill Whitehead, and four sisters, Frances Hafner, Mae Reed, Dorothy Campbell and Christine Dye. Poage was of the Baptist faith. He served in the Army during World War II. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ruby Buck Whitehead, who never left his side. Poage is also survived by his loving family, daughter, Carolyn Carrier (Larry Gene); grandchildren, Christy Thompson (Travis) and Heather Brush (Drew); and great-grandchildren, Carson and Ella Thompson and Breden Brush. Mr. Whitehead is also survived by two sisters, Sara Sellers and Jean Stewart, and two brothers, Bud Whitehead (Betty) and Paul Whitehead (Jean). Also left to cherish his memory are several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services for Edward "Poage" Whitehead will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, July 2, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. R.L. Poole officiating and Travis Thompson providing the music. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Whitehead, Drew Brush, Travis Thompson, Gene Carrier, Eddie Andes and David Townsend. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Mullins, Glen Townsend and Bud Whitehead. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. | Whitehead, Edward (I64566)
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| 2262 | Edward and Emily are living with her mother Jane Garrison Collins in the 1910 Carter County, TN Census. "Elizabethton Star," Friday, July 8, 1949 EDWARD HINKLE, 73, Succumbs Edward Carter Hinkle, 73, died unexpectedly at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Annie Cornett, 316 Friday Street, Thursday at 10:10 a.m. He was a member of the Methodist Church and formerly served as constable for 32 years of the old 7th district. He is survived by two sons, Worley F. Hinkle of 104 Donna Avenue, and James Chrisley Hinkle of 206 Graham Avenue; three daughters, Mrs. Annie Cornett, Elizabethton, Mrs. Hattie Vance of Bristol, and Mrs. Erma Crowe of Siam Road; 11 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Lottie Perry and Mrs. Minnie Teague both of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Sannie Taylor of Johnson City; and one brother, William Hinkle of Elizabethton. Funeral services will be conducted at the Wesleyan Methodist Church Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Robert E. Rice officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 12:30 p.m. Saturday when it will be moved to the church. | Hinkle, Edward Carter (I14932)
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| 2263 | Edward E. Loyd, age 92, of 6670 Hwy 67 West, Mountain City, TN passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Mountain City Care Center. He was the son of Eugene Loyd and Florence Shoun Loyd. Mr. Loyd was a member of Doe Valley United Methodist Church. He loved Tennessee Vols football, was an avid horseshoe player, he was a county magistrate for 12 years and a dairyman for 45 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Alta Loyd Wilson and Fred Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Jean Loyd; three daughters: Sharon Hart of Johnson City, TN; Barbara Church and husband Richard of Mountain City, TN and Jennifer Giles and husband Chuck of Fuquay Varina, NC; one son: Jonathan Loyd and wife Esther of Butler, TN; three grandchildren: Rafael Zabala III of Johnson City, TN; John David Loyd of Butler, TN and Olivia Giles of Fuquay Varina, NC. | Loyd, Edward E. (I31711)
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| 2264 | Edward Earl O'Dell BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Edward Earl O'Dell, age 90, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born at Bluff City Jan. 1, 1920, to the late G.A. and Stella Woods O'Dell. He was married to Dorothy Treola Richards May 10. 1945. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Kate Luster and Nina Rinehardt; and a brother, Clyde O'Dell. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; three children, Barry Kent and Rodney Eric, both of Bluff City, and Jill Paige Fair and son-in-law, Roger Fair of Elizabethton; and one grandchild, Skylar Lee Fair of Elizabethton. Mr. O'Dell attended Milligan College from 1939-1941. He joined the U.S. Navy, serving World War II. A machinist mate, he joined the first cruise of the USS Antietam, commissioned Jan. 28, 1945. Returning from the war, Earl continued pursuing his education building an extensive background in engineering, electronics and business management, completing courses at the University of Tennessee, Illinois Institute of Technology and ultimately becoming a certified engineer. He was a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). He was a Cub Scout Leader, a member of Toastmasters International Club, served First Christian Church of Bluff City as deacon, treasurer, long-time Sunday school teacher, chairman of the missions committee, and numerous other committees, volunteered with wife for Meals on Wheels and loved participating in Operation Christmas Box for Samaritans Purse. He retired from Sperry Univac, (later known as Unisys), in 1983, as a products methods engineer. During his 30+ tenure, he worked on the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo projects for the space program and was instrumental in developing one of the first automated printed circuit board manufacturing lines. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City Chapel with Pastor Ron Whitacre officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. prior the service in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home and any time at the residence. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Poplar Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, Piney Flats. Active pallbearers will be Danny Buchanan, Jerry Gregg, Ronnie Luster, Bill Morrell, Rodney O'Dell, Barry O'Dell, Jerry Rhinehardt and Jimmy Rhinehardt. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Blake, Buddy Carrier, Leonard Carver, Myers Davis, Verlin Dempsey, Roger Fair, Gary Morrell, Thad Perry, Jared Rhinehardt, Sonny Woods and elders and deacons of First Christian Church of Bluff City. | O'Dell, Edward Earl (I73364)
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| 2265 | Edward Ellis immigrted to Virginia from England in about 1635. | Ellis, Edward (I1113)
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| 2266 | Edward Guinn, 84, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from the Johnson City Medical Center. Edward was born in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Claude and Rachel Puckett Guinn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Ownby, and his brothers, Tom (Audrey) Puckett, L.D. (Ruby) Guinn and Mack Guinn. Edward had worked in construction for various employers including the TPI Corporation for 10 years. He was a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Those left to cherish Edward’s memory include his loving and devoted wife of 62-1/2 years, Eula ‘Dean’ Guinn, of the home; his son, Steve (Jannie) Guinn of Elizabethton; his granddaughters, Margo (Robert) Davenport of Knoxville, Tenn., Monica (Darien) Hamm of Bristol Tenn., and Megan Guinn of Knoxville, Tenn.; a great-granddaughter, Paisley Davenport of Knoxville, Tenn.; his sisters, Flo “Pauline” McKinney of Elizabethton, his twin sister, Erma Stevens of Elizabethton, Louise (Carmen) Whitehead of Elizabethton and Rose (Gordon) Lewis of Elizabethton; and his sisters-in-law, Pauline Ahrens of Elizabethton and Wanda Morgan of Martinsville, Va. Several nieces and nephews as well as his special friends, Lester Julian, Dewey and Scharee Hill and Jack and Karen Presnell, also survive. A service to celebrate the life of Edward Guinn will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 30, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Jeremy Burleson and Pastor Steve Burleson officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service, or at the residence at anytime. The graveside service will follow in the George Mottern Cemetery in Watauga. Active pallbearers will be Darien Hamm, Robert Davenport, Chris Childers, Lester Julian, Freddy Julian, Gordon Lewis, Keith Lowe, Jack Presnell, Doug Colbaugh and Rick Renfro. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Collins, Jackie Collins, Jeff Lewis, Terry Whitehead, Carmen Whitehead, Michael Whitehead, Steve Burleson, Dawson Fair, Dewey Hill and Reverend Bobby Stout. | Guinn, Edward (I46772)
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| 2267 | Edward James Edens, age 77, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late David Elmer Edens and Mary Alice Roberson Edens. He served in the Vietnam War and was branched in Germany, France, Sweden and Turkey. He was a member of Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church. Edward was a long time employee, of 37 years for Norwell Company. He loved to fish, play golf and spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 56 years, Diane Honeycutt Edens, of the home; a son, James (Robbie) Edens and wife Paula, of Watauga; one daughter, Kim Edens-Bailey and husband Joel, of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Abigail Poppen and husband Mark, Dustin Edens, Private Jacob Edens(currently serving in the U.S. Marines) and fiancé Chardonnay Roberts, James Edens and Serinity Edens, all of Elizabethton; two special great-grandchildren, Alexia Morris and Leland Poppen and three other special great-grandchildren; a brother, Terry Edens, of Elizabethton; sister, Rita Holt, of Washington, DC and several other nieces and nephews also survive. A service to celebrate the life of Edward James Edens will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Reverend Bill Greer officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ted Puckett. | Edens, Edward James (I83485)
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| 2268 | Edward Kenneth Snyder passed away December 29, 2008. He was born February 27, 1928, in Slab Fork, West Virginia, the eldest son of Edward Snyder, of Boone, NC, and Hattie DeLoach, of Doeville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his infant brother, Bruce Snyder; his brother, Jim Snyder, San Francisco, CA; and his sister-in-law, Cora Snyder, Erwin, TN. Ed's father was a coal miner in Beckley, WV. He became suddenly ill with spinal meningitis and passed away when Ed was only 8 years old. His mother, Hattie, moved the children to Elizabethton in October 1936 to be near the relatives. Ed grew up in Elizabethton, attending local schools. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and was stationed in Great Lakes, Illinois, and served in Pearl Harbor on the USS Sante Fe. He was awarded the Victory Medal and Asiatic Pacific Medal. He has been a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Capt. Lynn H. Folsom Post No. 2166, Elizabethton, TN, since 1948. After returning to Elizabethton from his naval service, he became interested in a career in custom sign design and manufacturing. He worked for several months as an apprentice at a sign company in Athens, GA. Returning to Elizabethton, he became employed in Kingsport, TN, with Felix Sign Company. Advancing through the years, he became General Manager of the company. During this time he received his electrical degree and drafting and welding degrees. He remained with the company until 1962. He also obtained his Tennessee Contractors License. His decision to build and open his own sign company came in 1962 in Johnson City, TN. Through the years the company enjoyed great success in building, designing, manufacturing and installation of electrical sign displays throughout the upper East Tennessee region under Ed's leadership as owner and president. He traveled the area purchasing and leasing many locations for outside billboard advertising. Ed was a "hands on" manager and one of his major projects was the restoration of the Paramount Theatre Marquee in Bristol, TN. He was a member of the World Sign Association, NESA, and received his general contractor's license. Ed believed that the design, manufacturing and installation of every sign was indeed a work of art and image creation. He took great pride in creating Snyder Signs, Inc. Due to his ill health he retired in 1992. Seeing the company progress and grow into a second generation company has been a time of enjoyment for Ed. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Nancy. He has two daughters, Carol Snyder, Johnson City, TN, Kay Meade and husband, Mike, Columbia, SC; one son, Rod Snyder and wife, Mary Ann, Piney Flats, TN; step-daughter, Denise Galloway, Cleveland, TN; step-daughter, Jennifer Peters, Knoxville, TN; one sister, Pansy Hansen and husband, Dean, Hampton, TN; two brothers, Ernest Snyder, Erwin, TN, and Frank Snyder, Glendale, CA; three grandchildren, Brent Shull, Johnson City, TN, Brooks Armistead, Johnson City, TN, and Matt Marshall, Johnson City, TN; nieces, D'An Hartman, Cincinnati, OH, Teresa Snyder, Erwin, TN, Kathy Snyder, Wilmington, NC; nephews, Jim Snyder, Wilmington, NC, Jerry Snyder, Erwin, TN, Greg Lange, Cincinnati, OH, and Chuck Lange, Cincinnati, OH; and many cousins throughout the local area. Visitation will be at Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples St., Johnson City, TN, on Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 PM. A Celebration of Life of Edward K. Snyder will follow the visitation. A private graveside ceremony for the family will be at the VA Mountain Home National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations could be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Ed Snyder. | Snyder, Edward Kenneth (I29377)
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| 2269 | Edward Lee Vanover, age 85, of Johnson City, TN made his journey home on Friday, January 22, 2021 at his residence. Edward was born in Elizabethton, TN to the late William Staton Vanover and Hildred Turner Hubbard. Edward was the business owner of Vanover Roofing Inc for over 40 years. He was a loving and caring man with many leadership attributes. Edward was very hardworking and would take the hard right over easy wrong in all that he did. Edward loved his home and his family. He was a mischievous jokester and had a wonderful sense of humor. Edward loved to work outdoors, maintain his property and enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. He was an avid music lover who loved to sing around his house. Some of his favorite artists included Elvis, Patsy Cline and Roy Orbison. In his earlier days Edward enjoyed racing dirt track and riding his motorcycle. Even in his older days he loved to ride around and see the sights. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elizabeth Ann Turner, who raised him as a son, and William Turner; a son, Eddie Ray Vanover; sister, Margaret Geraldine Vanover; grandchildren, Sunny Conforti and Phillip Conforti. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 65 plus years, Bessie Vanover; children, Debra Heatherly, Theresa Vanover, Sue Bradbury, David Vanover, Donna Stout Vanover, Larry Vanover, Lisha Vanover, Michael Tanner and wife Lauren Tanner; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren along with special friend, Annette Gibson; a special grandson, Nikolas Vanover and special granddaughter, Samantha Shomaker. There will be an open visitation at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 between the hours of 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM for those who would like to sign the guest book and pay their respects (the family will not be present). The graveside service and entombment will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. following the visitation on Tuesday in the Mausoleum of Faith, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Mack Presnell officiating. Active pallbearers will be David Vanover, Larry Vanover, Michael Tanner, Nickolas Vanover, Marcus Shomaker, Brandon Vanover and Theresa Vanover. Honorary pallbearer will be Christopher Shomaker. | Vanover, Edward Lee (I86314)
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| 2270 | Edward Lon Lovelace Jr., 64, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the Heart Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center after complications from an extended illness. Mr. Lovelace was a native of Carter County. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Lovelace Sr., and his mother, Mary "Madge" Dickenson Lovelace of Elizabethton, and a brother-in-law, Harry Carr, of Hampton. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lovelace, of the home; a daughter, April Lovelace and long-term boyfriend, Darrell Gosnell, of Flag Pond; a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Tara Franklin, of Kingsport; two grandsons, Trever and Taylor Hamilton; a granddaughter, Olivia Pugh; and two sisters, Brenda and husband Larry Peters Sr., of Stoney Creek, and Pamela Carr, of Hampton. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and special "fur children," Lilly and Baby Cat, also survive. Edward served his country in the Army as a Military Policeman. He worked for 20 years at Fort Henry Mall as a security guard and finally as Chief of Operations and Security, before leaving. He worked several other security jobs including armed security, Target, First Tennessee Bank, Johnson City Juvenile Detention Center and Holston Valley Hospital before becoming disabled and having to retire in 2014. He was also a Security Trainer throughout his career. Mr. Lovelace had a love of music and guitar, teaching himself how to play. He was a great lover and advocate of animals. Edward had a passion for cooking, gardening, riding motorcycles and fishing. He was also a member and supporter of the Lions Club for many years. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Heart Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center for the care and compassion they have shown through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project or to your local animal shelter. | Lovelace, Edward Lon Jr. (I71876)
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| 2271 | Edward Ray Thompson, 95, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Life Care Center of Banner Elk following a brief illness. He was born on February 7, 1928 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late Warnie Thompson and the late Alice Peters Thompson. Ray worked for years in the tree farming industry. He enjoyed gardening, being outside, fishing and cars. Ray was a true outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Lee Dale; father, Warnie Thompson; mother, Alice Thompson. Edward leaves behind to cherish his memory wife, Gwen Buchanan Thompson; one grandson, Stephen (Andrea) Dale of Hickory, NC; one granddaughter, Nadia (Cole) Carpenter of Newland, NC; five great grandchildren, Calliope Carpenter, Jackson Dale, Addie Dale, Inara Dale, and Bailey Dale. Services for Edward R. Thompson will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Brenda Kay Melton for her years of friendship and care. | Thompson, Edward Ray (56695055)
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| 2272 | Effie was the granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson Buckles and his wife Celia Williams. In the 1920 Carter County Census, she is listed as their 7 year old daughter (they were 69 and 66). In the 1930 census, she is listed as a granddaughter of Celia, then a widow. | Buckles, Effie (I33773)
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| 2273 | Eileen V. Estep, 87, of Elizabethton, loving mother and sweetest Granny, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Ida Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnson Estep, June 22, 1993; a son, Lester Estep; four step-children, who she loved and treated like her own, Leonard, Vernon, Edward Estep and Anna Mae Burgess; her sisters, Sallie Estep, Wilma Moffitt, Clara Cole, Martha Peters, Mary Lipps and Eva Lipps; and one brother, Paul Davis. Mrs. Estep loved to cook and crochet. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by a daughter, Burless Campbell; her grandchildren, Lisa Townsend (Jimmy), Amy Riddle (TJ), Hannah Estep and Daniel Estep; one great-granddaughter, Lexi, who was her pride and joy; her special step-grandchildren, Marvin Estep, Melvin Estep, Debbie Davis, Marlene Steffey and Ruth Ann Richardson; her daughters-in-law, Loretta Estep, Shin Estep and Teresa Estep; one sister, Nora Grace; one brother, Lee Taylor Jr.; and her special friend, Donna Townsend. Many other step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Eileen V. Estep will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Hunter Greene officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, in the Taylor Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be James Estep Jr., Joe Estep, Melvin Estep, Daniel Estep, Terry Taylor, Jeff Taylor, Jimmy Townsend and TJ Riddle. Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Estep, Eddie Speers, Malcom Kress, Lemmie Estep and Paxton Hicks. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to her caregiver, Tammy Moffit, as well as all other previous caregivers including Brenda Waycaster and Dr. Walter and staff. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at the residence of her daughter, Burless Campbell. | Taylor, Eileen V. (I42904)
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| 2274 | Elbert Ross Church, age 85, of Newland, NC passed away on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville, NC. He was born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Avery County, NC, a son of the late Hobert Church and the late Fairy Jones Church. Ross was a United States Army Veteran, having served in the Signal Corps. He began his career with the North Carolina Department of Corrections in Ashe County and retired as the Superintendent of the Avery County Correctional Facility. A faithful Christian, he was a member and Deacon of the Sugar Mountain Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two Sisters: Nadine Glover and Joyce Reece. Ross was loving husband, father, and grandfather who truly cherished every minute with his family and friends. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his Wife of 54 years: Billie Banner Church of Newland, NC; Son: Lynn (Melissa) Church of Newland, NC; Grandson: Ethan Ross Church of Newland, NC; Grandson: Eli Justin Church of Newland, NC; Sister: Vivian Schackow of Peoria, Ill.; Brother: Dale (Jeanette) Church of Kernersville, NC; Brother: Hobert (Elsie) Church, Jr. of Elk Park, NC; Brother: Lowell (Anita) Church of Elk Park, NC; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services for Elbert Ross Church will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, from the Sugar Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Heinz, Rev. Don Ford, Rev. David Burnop, and Rev. Josh Calvert officiating. Interment will follow in the Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be: Grant Gibson, Greg Gibson, Blake Banner, Brent Banner, Toby Church, Chris Church, Lance Wright and Mark Parlier. Honorary pallbearers are: Roger Banner, Mickey Banner, Randy Banner, Ed Gibson, Rick Huskins, Mark Taylor and Glen Watts. | Church, Elbert Ross (I69322)
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| 2275 | Elbert Stamey, age 72, of N.C. Hwy. 183 South in Newland, the Linville Falls community, died Saturday, July 13, 2019, at his home. Born on Jan. 19, 1947, in Avery County, he was the son of the late Elbert Emanuel Stamey, Jr. and the late Maxine Stout Stamey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his Wife: Judy Pyatte Stamey who passed away in 2015 and also by a Brother: Frank Stamey. Elbert was retired from the public works department for the town of Spruce Pine where he served as the director for many years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his wife, genealogy, his grandchildren and his family. Left to cherish his memories are his Daughters: Darla Jean Stamey and Miranda Webb of Spruce Pine, Elberta Lynn Cook and husband, Richard, of Danville, Va., and Miriam Lee Stamey of Linville Falls; his Sisters: Gretta Stout of Morganton and Evena Stamey of Ellenton, Fla.; his Brother: Nelson Stamey and wife, Ginny of Coos Bay, Ore.; and his Grandchildren: Serina, Mara, Dylen, Marissa, Carolina and Lilly. He also leaves behind a Aunt: Leona Smith of Hudson. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service for Elbert Stamey at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ronnie Pyatte officiating. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends will be from 6 p.m. to the service hour on Tuesday, July 16, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, in the Stameytown Cemetery with military honors. | Stamey, Elbert Emanuel III (I73721)
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| 2276 | Elbert was listed as a 9 year old orphan in the 1920 Durham County, NC census. In 1930, he was a student in the Lees-McRae College in Avery County, NC. | Tedder, Elbert (I74140)
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| 2277 | Elbert was living with his son John W. Glover in the 1930 Sullivan County, TN census. | Glover, Elbert H. (I9674)
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| 2278 | Elbert was the son of James Jenkins [1800-1845] and Catherine Bolling [1806-1900]. CSA and Union military records indicate Elbert was conscripted into service with the CSA infantry in Bristol, Tennessee 22 January 1864. He served in Company I, 14th Infantry Regiment [CSA}. This happened while his two older brothers were fighting in the Union Cavalry.The CSA record shows he was captured at Wilderness ,Virginia 4 May 1864. However, the Union records indicate that Elbert " deserted and gave himself up voluntarily at the Wilderness". Yet, the Union records show that he was considered a Prisoner of War and sent him to Belle Plains, Va and then by boat and rail to the Elmira Prison Camp in New York-arriving there sometime after 23 July 1864. He died there 21 Mar 1865 from the terrible prison conditions as did one of every four Confederate prisoners held in Elmira. | Jenkins, Elbert H. (I69731)
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| 2279 | Electrocuted in work accident. | Grindstaff, John David (I46775)
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| 2280 | Elias Jefferson Vines, 95, formerly of 229 Whaleytown Road, Butler, died Wednesday, October 2, 2002, at Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness. Mr. Vines was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Wilburn James and Matilda Hicks Vines. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lena Hicks Vines, two sons, Brady Vines and Paul Vines, a sister, Bessie Vines, a brother, Cecil Fields, and a son-in-law, the Rev. Dennis Ward. Mr. Vines was a member of Fish Springs Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation and was also a farmer. Survivors include a daughter, Beulah Ward, Butler; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles Vines and Glenn and Patricia Vines, all of Butler; a sister, Mae Hicks, Elk Park, N.C.; five grandchildren, Doug Vines, Hampton, Judy Woods, Elizabethton, Cody Vines, Butler, Glenn Vines Jr., Memphis, and Freda Wagner, Butler; a great-granddaughter, Jessica Whaley, Elizabethton; special friends, Effie Henson, Butler, Martha Poole, Butler, and Tony Hathaway, Elizabethton; and all his special friends at Hermitage Health Center. VINES -- Funeral services for Elias Jefferson Vines, 95, formerly of 229 Whaleytown Road, Butler, who died Wednesday, October 2, 2002, at Hermitage Health Center, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 6, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Cable officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Vines Cemetery, Butler. Active pallbearers will be Dick Ward, Glenn Vines Jr., Cody Vines, Walter Vines, Doug Vines, Johnny Garland and Jessie Garland. | Vines, Elias Jefferson (I40857)
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| 2281 | Elige Wesley Forbes was born on March 30, 1942 in Elizabethton, Tenn. He was the son of Florence Ann (Oxendine) and Will Forbes, residents of Elizabethton, Tenn. Wes passed away on May 7, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving sister, Joann Blankenship, and his brothers, Roy Forbes, Jack Forbes and Bill Forbes. Wes graduated from Hampton High School, Class of 1960, in Hampton, Tenn. He was a member of the State Championship Basketball Team and was in charge of the Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund. He was also a member of the Sports Hall of Fame for his basketball skills during his high school years at Hampton High School. After high school graduation Wes served four years in the United States Navy. Wes retired from Averitt Trucking Company where he was a maintenance director for many years. Wes is survived by his loving wife, Linda M. Forbes; his two sons, Dr. Wesley Scott Forbes and wife Dr. Jennifer Forbes of Green Bay, Wis., and Bryan Forbes and wife Susan Forbes of Knoxville, Tenn. He is also survived by his sister, Edie Delp and husband Dr. Ray Delp of Panama City Beach, Fla.; his brother, Duane Forbes and wife Loretta Forbes of Elizabethton, Tenn.; his wonderful sister-in-law, Mary Forbes of Elizabethton, Tenn.; and by his grandchildren, Raegan Forbes and Matthew Forbes of Knoxville, Tenn. A memorial service for family and friends of Wes will be held at a later date. | Forbes, Elige Wesley (14723602)
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| 2282 | Elihu Eastridge, son of David Eastridge and Nancy Williams Eastridge, married Mariann Calhoun, daughter of Porter Calhoun and Harriet Wright Calhoun on December 10, 1882 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Mariann was born March 24, 1864 in Ashe County, North Carolina and died during childbirth on January 13, 1896 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Note: There is a conflict with the spelling of her name in Elihu's Family Bible, Mariann Calhoun, and her tombstone, Mary Ann Calhoun. Children of Elihu and Mariann were: 1) Binar Rolner Eastridge Wood (1883-1969); 2) James David Eastridge (1885-1911); 3) Millard Columbus Eastridge (1887-1946); 5) Laura Lutishe Eastridge (1889-1889); 6) Lillard Franklin Eastridge (1890-1896); 7) William "Henry" Eastridge (1892-1969); and 8) Arthur "Wells" Eastridge (1895-1917) After Mariann's death, Elihu married Cordelia E. Toone, daughter of Christopher Columbus Toone and Emilia Wyatt Toone, on August 13, 1897 in Thaxton, Ashe County, North Carolina. The children of Elihu and Cordelia were: 1) John "Sanders" Eastridge (1899-1969); 2) Milton "Everett" Eastridge (1901-1981); 3) Wiley Thomas Eastridge (1903-1903); 4) Infant Eastridge (1905-1905); 5) Avery Andrew Eastridge (1908-1987); 6) Infant Eastridge (1909-1909); 7) Nancy Emilia Eastridge (1911-2004); 8) Lydia Eastridge (1914-1914); 9) Samuel Eastridge (1916-1916; and 10) Jonathan Eastridge (1919-1919). Elihu and Cordelia left Ashe County, North Carolina and moved to Adair County, Kentucky. The following is a newspaper article about their adventurous move. From N. C. to Taylor County In Covered Wagon published in Central Kentucky News Journal, 1943 The following is characteristic of the habits and customs of people who lived in the past generation, and many of the early settlers of this section had similar experience getting started in the occupation of farming which was the most productive method of earning a living. They frequently found water cold and inviting tor themselves and their livestock. Following is the story of Mrs. Cordelia Eastridge, of near Casey Creek, Ky. My name is Cordelia Toone Eastridge. I was born in Ashe County, North Carolina, in 1874. When I was 8 years old, my father went to the Pond Mountain in North Carolina bought a farm all in the woods. He cut some large popular logs and built a house; there was just enough cleared land for a house and a yard. He located two covered wagons and we started to our new home. We did not get there the first day, but drove in early the next day. We could not see any fields at all; the forests were mostly laurel ivy and hemlock pine. There were some black bears and some wild hogs in the mountains. I shall never forget that first day. My mother was so happy to have a home that she could call her own. While the shades of night came on, the owls began to hoot. Since there were no locks on the doors, we children began to feel shaky. We would say, "Mother, are you afraid?" She would say in her jolly way, "no, I'm not afraid." We would say "How are going to fasten the doors?" She replied, "I'll tend to that." When she got ready to retire, she slipped the dining table against one door and set a jar of sorghum against the other. We went to bed feeling safe. I lived there until I was twenty-three years old. At that age, I married Elihu Eastridge, a widower with five children. After about one year in that community, we loaded our personal belongings, four children and a driver on covered wagons and started for Kentucky. It was fine the first few days. As we drove through the villages of Tennessee we were warned to watch out when we came to the Cumberland Mountains. We at last reached the gap and to our surprise we found one of the finest views we had ever seen. Then we started down the Kentucky side of the mountain. Rough looking miners would ask us where we were moving to, and then would tell us to be careful where we stayed at night. Some would say that travelers had been killed on Yellow Creek; some would say that it was dangerous to cross Log Mountain. At times our hair fairly raised our hats from our heads, but everybody treated us fine. The thirteenth day we came to what was then known as Callahan Ridge, near Casey Creek. It was mostly woodland and the cattle and hogs lived in the woods. There was not much pasture and not many buildings. We sold one wagon and team and bought a little home, where we have lived since our first year in the state. The first years were hard, but as the years passed, our hardships grew fewer, and we never regretted making the change to our new home. On the 16th of January, 1942, my husband made his last move, he went to rest with his loved ones. I am now sixty-nine years old and I am expecting to make my last move soon. It won't be in a covered wagon, it will be with the angels. Bio by Ruth A. Collins | Eastridge, Elihu (I62625)
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| 2283 | Elijah executed his Last Will and Testament in March of 1854 as a resident of Wilkes County, NC. It lists his age as about 86. He died in 1860. V. Church Taylor states: "This Will was found by C.J. Coats somewhere in the office, Spring Term 1879 (25 years after it was written), I found no record of its probate, V.C.T." (Phillips Book) Owned about 1000 acres of land and slaves.(Charles Hayes) | Church, Elijah Sr. (I12683)
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| 2284 | Elise Mae Gilliam Osborne, 78, resident of 1467 Highway 66, Whitmire, widow of Jessie Victor "Sonny" Osborne, Sr., died Monday, November 24, 2014 at her home. Born in Lee County, VA, August 16, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Henry Wayland and Cora Elizabeth Hurd Gilliam. Mrs. Osborne was retired as a chief lot closer from Cone Mills, Carlisle Plant after forty-nine years of service. She was a devout Christian and never missed Rev. Charles Stanley on TV, always taking notes and marking passages throughout her Bible. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Osborne was preceded in death by a son, Jesse Victor "Dopey" Osborne, Jr.; three sisters, Thelma Cole, Dorothy Puckett and Sara Ruth Gilliam; and a brother, Darrell W. Gilliam. Survivors include a son, Dan "Boone" Osborne and wife Ruth Ann of Mountain City, TN; a daughter, Kelly Osborne of Clinton; four grandchildren, Sara Elizabeth Osborne Stout and husband Billy Jack of Mt. City, TN, Adrienne Jo Osborne Hearl and husband Don of Piney Flats, TN and Carly Maude Osborne and Jesse Victor "Jesus" Osborne, III, both of Whitmire; four great-grandchildren, Trenton Caleb Winebarger of Boone, NC, Daniel Evans Hearl of Piney Flats, TN and Haeleigh Evan Thompson and Jace Marshall Stout, both of Mt. City, TN; two sisters, Laura Ethel Griffin of Hickory Tavern and Celestene "Tenny" Privett and husband Charles of Simpsonville; and a sister-in-law who was like a sister, Gloria Gilliam of Whitmire. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 PM from Whitmire Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Eddie Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Whitmire Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dan Osborne, Jesse Osborne, III, Don Hearl, Billy Jack Stout, Kevin Boyter and Bobby Senn. | Gilliam, Elsie Mae (43325157)
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| 2285 | Eliza Jane Griffith Moore, 93, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Hermitage Health Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Della Arnold Griffith. She was a former employee of North American Rayon Corporation and retired from Denise Lingerie. She loved to work puzzle books Eliza was a member of Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: in 1972, Thomas J. Moore, her daughter: Paula Ann Wiseman in 2013, four brothers: Raymond, Harry, and Paul & Hermon Arnold, two sisters: Fronia Davis and Aretta Norris. She was a devoted mother-in-law, aunt and friend. Eliza will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her son-in-law: Jimmie Wiseman and several nieces & nephews, including a special niece: Georgia Carr and also great nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Whitehead and Rev. R.L. Poole officiating. Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2019, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at1:20 p.m. Sunday will be Nigel Davis, Mickey Slind, Larry Taylor, Bo Carr, Bud Carr, Jimmie Wiseman, Jerry Perry and Brian Norris. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Everett Richardson and Dale Norris. | Griffith, Eliza Jane (I78741)
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| 2286 | Eliza Marie Carden Bowers, 92, of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Cambridge House, Bristol, following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Rudy A. and Lottie Bowers Carden. Mrs. Bowers was a homemaker. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, who died February 9, 2008; a daughter, Margaret Bowers; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include a granddaughter, Rebecca Bowers; a special niece, Penny Rosenboro and her husband Preston; one great-niece, Ashton Rosenboro, and one great-nephew, Jayden Rosenboro; a special friend, Kenven Richardson and wife Becky; and a host of friends and neighbors. Funeral services for Eliza Marie Carden Bowers will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Matt Stewart officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in the Old Horseshoe Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, will be Kenven Richardson, Preston Rosenboro, Steve Collins, Jeremy Hodge, A.D. "Sonny" Fletcher, Jayden Rosenboro and Joe Carrier. | Carden, Eliza Marie (I55973)
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| 2287 | Eliza was living with her son Hobart in the 1930 Carter County, TN Census. | Ritchie, Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" (I49349)
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| 2288 | Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Sullivan, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019. Betty, daughter of William Young and Margaret Edith Hill, was born in Shouns, Tennessee on April 15, 1927. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her brother William and her sister Janice. Betty graduated from University of Tennessee in 1948 with a BS in Education. After graduating from UT, Betty began teaching school in Oak Ridge, TN. It was there that she met Earl Raymond (Ray) Sullivan, Jr. at the Mayflower restaurant, and they were married on August 4, 1951 in Shouns, TN. They have two children, Dennis Sullivan (Rosa) of Kentfield, CA and Margaret Howard (Greg) of Ellisville, MO. They also have five beautiful granddaughters, Tori (Howard) Mai, Erin Sullivan, Erica Howard, Elena Sullivan and Alexandra Howard. Betty loved anything to do with sewing, cooking, jigsaw puzzles and, most of all, her family. Her spunky humor, abundance of stories and southern charm will be missed by all. Services: Funeral service at Living Word United Methodist Church, Wildwood, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Bethel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Living Word United Methodist Church or Alzheimer's Association. | Hill, Elizabeth Ann (I68377)
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| 2289 | Elizabeth "Betty" Bagby Chester, died peacefully on July 12, 2021 at the age of 99 after a long and full life. Born March 7, 1922 in Johnson City, Tennessee, she treasured her 60 years of living at Music Hall farm in the Keswick community in the foothills of Virginia. Betty was known for her warmth, ability to inspire others, creativity, and leadership in her family, community, and workplace. After graduating from high school in Johnson City, Tennessee, she earned a bachelor's degree in home economics from East Tennessee State University and a master's degree in special education from the University of Virginia. She was the quintessential Rosie the Riveter at Glenn L. Martin of Baltimore during WWII where she met her husband, Don. After the war, Betty worked in retail at Montgomery Ward and then Miller & Rhodes department store in Charlottesville where she rose to the level of assistant manager before stepping down to raise her two young daughters. She then went on to become an advocate and teacher for students with special needs. Her kind and effective way of teaching students was legendary. Community service was always an important part of her life. Serving as the director of volunteers for the University of Virginia Hospital Auxiliary in 1967 and as a member of the planning committee for the centennial celebration of Grace Episcopal Church in 1996 were just some of many roles Betty took on over the years. She retired from teaching in the Albemarle County school system at 62 and volunteered with Grace Episcopal Church and the Keswick Garden Club for decades. Her flower arrangements were often ribbon winners. Betty loved gardening, playing bridge, birdwatching, and most of all, her large network of family and friends. She lived with zest, organizing family trips to birdwatch in Trinidad into her nineties. She was a role model to her two daughters and their families on how to live life to the fullest and accept life's obstacles with determination, humor and courage. The fourth of six children of James Willis Bagby and Lucille Shuford Bagby, Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donal Gordon Chester; and four siblings, James Willis Bagby, Lucille Bagby Elliott, Virginia Bagby Adams, and William Robinson Bagby. She is survived by her brother, Robert Ward Bagby; her daughters, Ann Chester McGraw (James Bryan McGraw) and Barbara Chester Little (Lawrence Emory Little); her five grandchildren, Ian Carmichael McGraw, Trevor Lee McGraw, Lindsay Little Gray, Caitlin Ann McGraw, and Allison Emory Little; and four great-grandchildren, Liya Zhu McGraw, Reiya Zhu McGraw, Bodhi Carmichael McGraw, and Virginia Lindsay Gray. The family is grateful for the capable and compassionate care Betty received from the staff at Shannondale, Dr. David Knoll, and Heather Shannon with Amedisys Hospice. A memorial service will be held at the Grandview Pavilion and Legacy Trail in Maryville, Tennessee, on September 5th at 2 pm with the Reverend Dr. Emily J. Anderson officiating. | Bagby, Elizabeth (I84893)
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| 2290 | Elizabeth Ann Crowe Blevins, 78, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born September 14, 1943 in Elizabethton to the late Durane Jerry and Ida Lucille Hart Crowe. Elizabeth was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School and was employed as a Teachers Aide. She loved spending time with her family and friends, loved music and loved watching birds. She was a member of Slagles United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Lee Blevins. Survivors include her children, Jennifer Carpenter and husband Kirbie, Elizabethton, and Billy Joe Blevins and wife Lisa, Johnson City; her grandchildren, Kelsey Pierce and husband Eric, Logan Carpenter and wife Rebekah Moore, Daylann Blevins and wife Ashley, Morgan Blevins and Megan Blevins; one great-grandchild, Everly Victoria Pierce; one sister, Jerry Sue Greene, and two brothers, Jeff Crowe and Jody Crowe, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in the George Mottern Cemetery with Pastor Lu Crandell Miller officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. | Crowe, Elizabeth Ann (22861800)
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| 2291 | Elizabeth Bessie and David Barnes were twins. | Isenberg, David Barnes (I1463)
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| 2292 | Elizabeth Daniels Watson, 90, of Black Mountain, N.C., passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021. Mrs. Watson was born June 28, 1931 in Avery County to the late Linzie and Dona Daniels. She was a veteran of the US Army serving as a Medic and she was a member of Meadowbrook Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Jewell Daniels and Carroll Daniels. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Linda Cobb; son, Anthony Watson; brothers, Lynn Daniels (Jimmie) and Joe Daniels (Barbara); grandchildren, Jadon and Alyssa Watson, and Angel Maya; and seven great grandchildren. | Daniels, Elizabeth (I84389)
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| 2293 | Elizabeth died in childbirth. | Adams, Elizabeth J. (I34346)
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| 2294 | Elizabeth Forrester is listed as the daughter of William Forrester and Nancy Greer in the book "Johnson County Death Abstracts 1908-1941". | Forrester, Elizabeth (I2658)
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| 2295 | Elizabeth Grindstaff Daniels, age 80, of Newland, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home. She was born on May 2, 1939, in Avery County, NC, a daughter of the late Wash Grindstaff and the late America Carpenter Grindstaff. Lib was a member of the Pineola Baptist Church where she had served in the choir and as the Church Treasurer. She enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a devoted wife, mama and grandmother who enjoyed cooking for her family and especially for her grandchildren. She retired from Baxter. She was preceded in death by her Father: Wash Grindstaff; and Mother: America Grindstaff. Elizabeth leaves behind to cherish her memory her Husband of 63 years: Bobby Daniels of Newland, NC; Son: Bobby E. (Lisa) Daniels, Jr. of Newland, NC; Daughter: Terri (Randy) Poteat of Boone, NC; Daughter: Amy (Paul) Harris of Elk Park, NC; Grandson: Bobby E. (Tara) Daniels, III of Crossnore, NC; Grandson: Josh Daniels of Newland, NC, Granddaughter: Mallory Poteat of Boone, NC; Granddaughter: Katie Poteat of Boone, NC; Granddaughter: Cassie Harris of Elk Park, NC; Grandson: James Harris of Elk Park, NC; Great-Grandson: Cameron Smith of Crossnore, NC; Great-Grandson: Laiden Smith of Crossnore, NC; Great-Grandson: Mason Smith of Crossnore, NC; Brother: David (Hazel) Grindstaff of Spruce Pine, NC. Services for Elizabeth Grindstaff Daniels will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019, from the Crossnore Baptist Church with Rev. Rufus Biddix officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday at the church until the service hour. Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, in the Daniels Cemetery. The family would like to say a special thank you to Kim Frye and Katherine Frye for all their love and care for Elizabeth. | Grindstaff, Elizabeth (I12930)
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| 2296 | Elizabeth is listed in the household of her son Pleasant in the 1880 Carter County, TN Census. | Hurley, Elizabeth (I12868)
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| 2297 | Elizabeth is living with her son William in the 1870 Johnson County, TN census. | Reece, Elizabeth (I2111)
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| 2298 | Elizabeth Mae Culler, 84, of Route 4, Elizabethton, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Carter County Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Culler was a native of North Carolina having lived most of her life in Tennessee. She was a member of the Upper Gap Creek Freewill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Culler, in 1934. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Marylyn Emmert, Mrs. Dorothy Radford, Mrs. Ruth Morton, all of Route 4, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Ana Lee White of Elizabethton; five sons, James Robert Culler of Church Hill, William Oliver Culler of Route 1, Hampton, Edward Ray Culler of Richmond, Virginia, Lee Roy Culler of Pontiac, Michigan, and Floyd Culler, Jr. of Pensacola, Florida; a brother, Carol Holtsclaw of Fordtown, Tennessee; 40 grandcildren; 41 great-grandchildren. | Holtsclaw, Pearl Mae (90148826)
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| 2299 | Elizabeth Mylisa Odom was born in July 1872 in WASHINGTON CO., TN, the fifth child of Samuel Odom (age 47) and Nancy Ledford (age 27). She married Hamelton (Ham) Hughes and had 15 children with him. Elizabeth Mylisa died on September 18, 1937 in BULADEAN, MITCHELL CO., NC (HUGHES CEM.) when she was 65. | Odam, Elizabeth Melissa (I51967)
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| 2300 | Elizabeth Oates, age 90, of Elizabethton, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, August 21, 2011 from the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Harry Moore, Sr. and Dora Hale Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Oates, two brothers, Robert "Bob" Moore, Sr. and William "Bill" Moore, and her son-in-law, Earl D. Malone. Mrs. Oates was retired from Kelly's Food Products. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where she loved attending her weekly bible study classes. When able, Mrs. Oates enjoyed walking and was often seen at the Elizabethton High School track. She and her friend, Ruby Fox, loved going to play Bingo at Wal-Mart where she was a regular winner. Mrs. Oates had many passions and enjoyments in life, but the one that gave her the most pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Oates is survived by her daughter, Betty Malone, Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Mark Malone, Piney Flats, and Michelle Malone Gillis and husband, Luke, Gray; three great-grandchildren, Brandi Woods and husband, Blake, Johnson City, Caiden Eli Gillis and Callie Elizabeth Gillis, both of Gray; a brother, Harry Moore, Jr. and wife, Virginia, Elizabethton; her granddaughter-in-law, Sheila Malone, Johnson City; and special friends, Ruby Moffitt, Elizabethton, Ralph and Macel Gardner, Elizabethton, and Pearl Estep, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Elizabeth Oates will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 23, 2011 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Tim Tapp officiating. A eulogy will be provided by her granddaughter, Michelle Malone Gillis. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Betsy Pettit. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel prior to the service or at the home of her daughter, Betty Malone, at 408 Ferguson Ave., Elizabethton, other times. The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 A.M. Wednesday to travel together in procession. Active pallbearers will be Luke Gillis, Rick Moore, Jerry Moore, John Moore, Bob Moore, Jr. and Daniel Moore. Honorary pallbearers are Blake Woods, Sammy Nave, Ralph Gardner, Jim Street and her many friends at Immanuel Baptist Church. | Moore, Elizabeth (I84315)
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