Elizabeth Fletcher

Elizabeth married Jonathan H. Pharr on 5 Aug 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jonathan (son of Sherwood Shadrack Pharr and Amanda Hyder) was born on 16 Jul 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jan 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jones Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Matilda E. Edens on 13 May 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Matilda was born on 18 Dec 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Nancy Catharine McCloud about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Tennessee C. McCloud and Hannah M. Duncan) was born on 13 Apr 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Nov 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Margaret Ann Hampton on 9 Jan 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of David Crockett Hampton and Margaret A. Merritt) was born on 24 Sep 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Aug 1962 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jarvis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edith married Earl Pierce on 16 Aug 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Earl was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - M E “Milt” Fair, age 88, of Elizabethton, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. He was born May 21, 1933 in Carter County and was the son of the late Dave and Annie Hampton Fair. He was a member of the Centerview Church of Christ. M E was a well-known retired car dealer as the owner of Fair’s Motors on West Elk Avenue. His love for horses was shown as he owned many horses and rode many horse trails in East Tennessee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Dennis Fair, four sisters, Edith Pierce, Eulee Carden, Margaret Greene and Helen James, seven brothers, Conley Fair, Jarvis Fair, Clarence Fair, Luther Fair, John Fair, Winifred Fair and L D Fair.
He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and numerous friends.
A Celebration of Life service for M E “Milt” Fair will be conducted at 2:00 P M Saturday, January 8, 2022 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home-Elizabethton with Mr. Tony Hoss, Minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of Jerry Pierce, soloist.
The committal service in the Garden of Gethsemane at Happy Valley Memorial Park will follow the service.

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Shirley Anne Curde passed away and went to be with her Lord on April 10, 2022 after a long difficult battle with several illnesses. Born October 22, 1935, she was lovingly known as Moma,Nana, Curly, and Daisy Mae . She celebrated her 86th year of life this past year and will be missed by many in the Carter County community.
Shirley was a faithful member at First Christian Church in Elizabethton and a former member at Brick Christian Church in Watauga. She served as secretary at both churches.
She graduated from and played basketball for Elizabethton High School and Milligan College. For many years she then played softball in church and city leagues. She sang and led choirs and loved to be outdoors. Shirley worked at the Elizabethton Health Department for 36 years, then as Regional Health Department Director.
Shirley is proceeded in death by her parents, Virgil and Ada Bowers and by her loving husband of 59 years, Bruce Curde. She will be lovingly remembered by those left behind: Sister Nancy White, Brother David Bowers, Daughter Leslie Brockley (husband Randy), daughter Cindy Brown (husband Bob), Grandchildren Rachelle Ott, Jason Peters (wife Erin), and Matthew Ott (wife Brittany), Aaron and Anna Brockley and Amanda and Randy Brown, great grandchildren Jordan Seljouki, Natalie and Eli Peters, Madison and Kaleb Ott, and Wesley and Winnie Brockley. She is also survived by sisters-in-laws Dorothy McLain, Sonja Smalling (husband Doug) and Chris Greer, and her beloved dog, Buddy.
The service for Shirley Curde will be held at Memorial Funeral Chapel, on April 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. with Mr. Jeff Campbell, Minister and Mr. Michael Klaus, Minister, officiating; special music by Gene & Carolyn Estep and Ray Don Markland; Scripture reading and Eulogy: Jason Peters and Rachelle Ott. Honorary Pallbearers will be: David Shields, Leonard February, Jeff Case, David Mills, Jason Peters, Matthew Ott, Steve Pearson, Chad Perry, Randy Brockley, Steve Dunlap, Bob Brown, Mack McKinney and her church family. She will later be buried along with her late husband at the VA Mountain Home Cemetery in Johnson City.
Thank you to the wonderful nurses, doctors and staff at Amedisys Hospice who took such good care of Shirley through her final days.
Her EHS senior yearbook included the following quote that summarized Shirley’s life: “ Here is a girl with a heart and a smile that make the bubble of life worthwhile!” She touched and will be missed by so many in the Carter County community.

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JOHNSON CITY - Yvonne Matson, 85, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on September 14, 2022. Yvonne was born in Elizabethton, TN to Maggie Angel and Jarvis Fair. She graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1955 and attended ETSU. Yvonne worked at McKee Eye Hospital in Johnson City before marrying James Matson of Johnson City in 1964. Following their wedding, they moved to Middle River, MD and then to Parkton, MD in 1968, where they lived for over 40 years. In 2012 they returned to Johnson City.

Yvonne was a stay-at-home mother of two, actively involved in their elementary school activities, including being President of the Recreation Council. She began working for the USPS in the 80’s, proudly serving the communities of North Baltimore County before retiring in 2003.

Yvonne was fortunate to have made many lifelong friends. Neighbors were friends: Friends were family. Her dementia hindered her ability to remain in contact with these friends, but your names were spoken often and made her smile.

Yvonne loved springtime and watching her tulips bloom under the lilac tree. She enjoyed sending greeting cards, never missing a birthday. Yvonne loved to bake for others and made the best pie crust. Ohhh the batches of blonde brownies- too many to count!

Yvonne is survived by her son, Lyle Matson; daughter, Laurie Matson; brothers, Keith and Craig Fair; sister, Maryann Fair; dear nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Matson; brother, Malcolm Fair; her parents and many aunts and uncles.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Abundant Christian Living Community for providing her with a safe and caring environment to meet her varying levels of need over the past 10 years. We are also grateful for the guidance and care provided by Amedisys during her final stages of life.

The Family will receive friends at Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 11 AM until 1 PM; a celebration of life will immediately follow at 1 PM. A graveside service will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park following at 2 PM.

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Ronda Darrell Fair, age 82, died Friday, February 7, 2020 at his residence in Rainsville, Alabama. Ronda was born February 11, 1937 in Carter County and was the son of the late Luther J. and Thelma Crete Stout Fair.

Ronda was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Rainsville, Alabama.

He was a retired over the road driver with Roadway-YRC Freight Lines with a total of 29 years of service.

While driving for Roadway he received the Presidential Safety Award, the Mile Span Accident Free Award. He was also a Two Million Mile Achiever for Roadway.

Ronda was a 1955 graduate of Hampton High School and a veteran of the U S Navy. He loved to fish, and travel with his wife Margaret, especially after his retirement.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ellen Fair.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife; Margaret A. Dean Fair of the home, one daughter, Theresa (Robert) Akins of Ringgold, GA, two sons, Marcus Fair of Morristown, TN, and Benjamin Fair of Hampton, VA, a stepson, Jeff Dean, two step-daughters, Karen Selvage and Wanda Sue King, one brother, Richard (Dick) Fair and one sister, Rebecca (Beckie) Barr both of Elizabethton, two grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren.

A service to honor the life of Ronda Darrell Fair will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2020, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with friends and family members honoring Ronda’s life.

Interment in Highland Cemetery will follow the service.

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ELIZABETHTON - Richard Sherrill “Dick” Fair, age 82, of Elizabethton, died Thursday October 7, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Carter County on May 14, 1939 and was a son of Luther and Thelma Crete Stout Fair. Dick was a member of the Centerview Church of Christ and was a retired over the road truck driver for Roadway Express with 28 years of service. He was a 1957 graduate of Elizabethton High School. Prior to driving for Roadway Express, he was a dock supervisor for Mason and Dixon Freight Lines and was also a supervisor for the Polyester Plant of North American Rayon. He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge, #238 F and A M, a member of Knoxville Consistory of Scottish Rite and the Jericho Shrine Temple. He was a member of the Elizabethton Shrine Band and the Jesters of Jericho Temple. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Rhonda Fair.
He is survived by his son Rick Fair of Phoenix, Arizona, his sister, Rebecca Lou Fair Barr of Elizabethton, two grandchildren, Travis Fair and Curtis Fair, four great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Travis Jr., Julian and Iryiana, one niece and three nephews, his best friends Victor and Judy Deloach, a special friend Kathy McGee and numerous cousins.
A service to honor the life of Richard “Dick” Fair will be conducted at 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Tony Hoss, Minister officiating. Music will be provided by Jerry Pierce soloist. Following the service Masonic rites will be accorded by the Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM.
The family will receive friends in the chapel of the funeral home from 5:00 Tuesday until the service hour.
Interment will be in the Garden of Freedom at Happy Valley Memorial Park

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Rebecca Lou Fair Barr, 73, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She was the daughter of the late Luther Fair and Thelma Crete Stout Fair.
Rebecca was a member of Stoney Creek Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rickey Allen Barr; son, Greg Thomas Barr; and brothers, Ron Fair and Richard Fair.
Those left to cherish her memory are several nephews, nieces and cousins.
A graveside service to honor the life of Rebecca Lou Fair Barr will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 11, at Centerview Cemetery with Mr. David Irick officiating.