Isaac Valentine Reece

Isaac married Jurita Proffitt about 1858 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jurita was born on 15 Oct 1842 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 3 Feb 1883 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Mary Evaline Church about 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Phillip Church and Anna Trivette) was born on 6 Nov 1852 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 27 Jul 1908; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Delphia Evelyn Harmon about 1890 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Delphia (daughter of John Wiley Harmon and Melinda Cook) was born on 5 Apr 1875 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 26 Dec 1963 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lucinda Presnell on 14 May 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Lucinda (daughter of Wesley W. Presnell and Susan Adline (Presnell)) was born on 31 Mar 1867 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 3 Apr 1938 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Mount Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married William C. Younce on 18 May 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. William (son of Solomon Younce and Martha Greer) was born on 2 Aug 1876 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died about 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roscoe married Mary Etta Younce about 1906 in North Carolina, , , . Mary was born about 1884 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1979 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Julia Reece Edmisten, 101, of Sugar Grove, widow of Carl D Edmisten, died Wednesday morning, April 21, 1993 at her home.

She was born September 22, 1891, in the Beech Creek Community of Watauga County, a daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Church Reece. She was a member of Heaton Christian Church.

Survivors include two daughters, and one son. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lena Edmisten and a great-grandson, Mr. Kent Harmon.

Services were Friday afternoon at Beech Valley Baptist Church. Officiating were the Rev. Bill Warren and the Rev. Quincy Norris. Burial followed in the Beech Creek Community Church Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Annie Isabell Moore. Annie (daughter of Fred Robert Moore and Floy Elizabeth Storie) was born on 5 Dec 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Jan 2022 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bonnie married J. E. Eggers about 1913. J. was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Mack Donald Reece on 26 Aug 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mack (son of David Henry Reece and Nettie Bell Trivette) was born on 5 Mar 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 7 Mar 1969 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Blanzila Cozette Troxell on 17 Aug 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Blanzila was born about 1912 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Jul 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

McDonald married Berniece Ollie Elliott about 1946 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Berniece was born on 9 May 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Maude Reece Culver, age 90, formerly of 411 S. Roan Street, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, in the Hillview Health Center.

A native of Avery County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Mack D. and Myrtle Addie Reece. Mrs. Culver was a former employee of the Giant Supermarket where she decorated cakes for the bakery. She had also worked as an inspector for East TN Undergarment. Mrs. Culver was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where she had been active with the nursery.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Culver was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Culver (1970), her second husband, Harvey Pearce (1974), and her third husband, Van Farthing (2001). She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Jean Peck, and a brother, Donald Reece.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Joe and Andrea Culver, Zephyrhills, FL, and Richard and Becky Culver, Elizabethton; a daughter, Catherine Culver, Elizabethton; several step-children and step-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Kate Estep, Elizabethton; and eight grandchildren, Keith Peck, Elizabethton, Julie Peck, Elizabethton, Kimberly Culver, Okemos, MI, Scott Culver, Johnson City, Matt Culver, Cookeville, TN, Carrie Culver, Nashville, TN, Drew Culver, Richmond, VA, and Josh Culver, Elizabethton. Five great-grandchildren and four nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, or at the home of her son, Richard Culver or her daughter, Catherine Culver, other times. The committal and entombment service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in the Mausoleum of Hope in the Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Tim Tapp officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Jerry Barnett, soloist. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, Keith Peck, Scott Culver, Matt Culver, Drew Culver, Josh Culver, and her great-grandson, Gabriel Lepoutre.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mary Kate Reece Estep, 85, Elizabethton passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, in the Hillview Nursing Center.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late McDonald & Myrtle Reece. She was retired from the East Tennessee Undergarment Factory. Mrs. Estep was a member of the Roan Street Church of God where she had served as a Sunday school teacher for several years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roy K. Estep, who died December 14, 2003; by a sister, Maude Farthing; and a brother, Donald Reece. She was an excellent seamstress.

Survivors include two sons & daughters-in-law, Wayne & Stephanie Estep, Morristown and Glen & Barbara Estep, Johnson City; a brother-in-law, Carl Estep, Elizabethton; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ken Bewley officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Sue Tinker and Gene Estep, Organist. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family.

Mary married Roy Kenneth Estep on 3 Jun 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of Samuel Mitchell Estep and Nannie L. Carden) was born on 15 Oct 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Nov 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ivan J. Younce, 92, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at his residence. He was born February 3, 1930 in Elizabethton to the late Edward and Cozette Troxell Younce.
Ivan was a retired construction worker. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He loved to golf, fish and go camping.
Ivan was a member of The Light House for Jesus. He was a faithful man of God all his life and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Lea Kyte Younce; a son, Rick Younce; three brothers, Sonny, Kenneth and Ed Younce; and one sister, Janet Wilson.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Kathy Dugger Younce; five children, Debbie Younce, Keith Younce, Karen Younce, Joseph Younce and wife Sarah and Diana Austin and husband Mark; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Lynual Younce and wife Lois, Bill Younce and wife Shirley and Jack Younce and wife Ruth Ann; and two sisters, Phyllis Tester and husband Jimmy and Joyce Rumley and husband Rusty. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section) with his brother, Pastor Bill Younce, officiating. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be selected from family members.

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ELIZABETHTON - Larry Dwight Reece, 70, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late McDonald & Bernice Elliott Reece. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children: Carla Reece and daughter, Cindy Carlock. Dwight was a 1969 graduate of Unaka High School and Herman Robinson Vocational School. He was a lifelong cattle farmer. Dwight was cattleman of the year in 2009. He served with the 776th Maintenance Company during the Gulf War. He served 23 years in the National Guard. He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge. Dwight attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church. He loved camping with his family.

Survivors include his wife: Debbie Whitson Reece. One Daughter & Son-In-Law; Kristie & Matt Carr. Three Grandchildren: Mattie Croy & husband Kaleb, Hannah Carr and Kylie Carr. One Great Grandson on the way. A Step-Son: David Jenkins of Chicago. Sister & Brother-In-Law: Donna & David Asher. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Matt Carr, David Asher, Adam Asher, Mike Cole, Tim McAmis, Keith Bowers, Sr. and Robert Perry.