Rutha Emmaline Bowers

Rutha married Jackson C. Wilson on 15 Apr 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jackson (son of James Wilson and Mary J. Blevins) was born about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Feb 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobart married Florence Belle Loudy on 11 Oct 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Florence was born on 2 May 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 May 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married Jessie Williams about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jessie was born on 6 Oct 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Aug 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Connie married John Markland on 5 Aug 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Charles David Markland and Amanda E. Campbell) was born on 28 May 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Dec 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married Detlas Wilson about 1942. Detlas (daughter of Joseph E. Wilson and Stella Pierce) was born about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2001; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabethton Star Wednesday, February 9, 2005 Gladys W. Arnold Gladys Wilson Arnold, 83, 2138 Highway 91, Elizabethton, died Monday, February 7, 2005, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Arnold was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Hobert and Bell Loudy Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Arnold, March 20, 1998.

Mrs. Arnold was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Wesley Largent, and two grandsons, Markeus Largent and Trent Largent, all of Elizabethton; a brother, George Wilson, Elizabethton; and three sisters, Ellen Canter, Ruth Nave and Josie Canter, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 10, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Richard Thomason, Minister, and Rev. Clarence Phillips officiating. Music will be under the direction of Trent Largent. The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 11, at Esor Cemetery. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 9:55 a.m. Friday for the graveside service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service, or at other times at the residence of her daughter, Tammy Largent, 164 Largent Drive, Highway 91, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be Craig Davis, Gary Arnold, Dudley Wilson, Jesse Wilson, Dale Largent and Terrry Oliver. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Arnold, Tyron Arnold, Glen Arnold, the staff of ICU at Johnson City Medical Center and the staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

Hildia married Robert Carson Arnold on 21 Dec 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Claude Harrison Arnold and Eliza Pierce) was born on 7 May 1926; died on 20 Mar 1998 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thelma married Sidney Allen Stout about 1950. Sidney (son of Gridley Stout and Tellia "Teli" Cole) was born on 4 Mar 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 May 2009 in Cuyahoga County, , , Ohio; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rada Lee Peters. Rada (daughter of Daniel Webster Peters and Dessie G. Garland) was born on 20 Mar 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jan 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby D. Bice, 77, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late John and Connie Wilson Markland.
Ruby was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Bice Sr.; two sisters, Hattie Wilson and Mary Ruth Markland; and three brothers, Ray, Carl and Johnny Jack Markland.
Survivors include her children, Bobby Bice and Sirena Bryer and husband Dennis; five grandchildren, Deltyn Bryer, William Bryer, Hope Bryer, Denise Bryer and Audrey Bryer; one half brother, Ken Markland; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Siebenaler, minister, and the Rev. Charles Cable officiating. Music will be provided by Ray Don Markland and the Sounds of Victory. Interment will follow in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Deltyn Bryer, William Bryer, Dennis Bryer, Larry McKinney, Howell Wiseman and Chris Flannery. Honorary pallbearers will be Hope Bryer, Audrey Bryer, Denise Bryer, Russell Kyte, Arvil McKinney, Johnny Loveless, Ronnie Ensor, Jeff McKinney, Vernon Vines and Leonard Roy Wilson.

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Herbert L. Williams, 69, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Elizabethton on July 1, 1950 to the late Hoover and Rada Williams. He was a retired mechanic. He loved working on cars and lawn mowers. He enjoyed playing music and singing with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lynice Ritchie, and a daughter, Leca Bailey.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Williams, daughter, Reca Hazelwood, son, Jeff Williams, brother, Jessie Williams, sister, Patricia Carden, and brother, Richard Williams, all of Elizabethton. His grandchildren include Britney Taylor, Christopher Campbell, Nicholas Williams, Autumn Williams, Aliana Williams, Charlie Williams, Joseph Campbell, Summer Brock, Brandon Oliver, Skyler Campbell and Lexi Oliver; and a host of nieces and nephews and a long list of great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will assemble for a celebration of life at Moore’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church on February 6. Services will start at 6 p.m. with Rev. Willie Campbell.

Lynice married Ernest Lynn Ritchie about 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ernest (son of John K. Ritchie and Hattie Etta Love) was born on 21 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritch Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Richard Gale Williams, age 62, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his residence.

Richard was born in Elizabethton to the late Hoover and Rada Peters Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Herbert Williams and Lynice Ritchie.

Richard was a graduate of Unaka High School and had worked for Grady’s Drycleaners in Johnson City for many years, also, he helped open and worked at Tri-Cities Wholesale Tobacco Store #1 in Boones Creek. Richard was once a member of the Carter County Rescue Squad. He also drove a school bus for Carter County bus garage and did transporting for the Norfolk Southern Railroad Company in Bristol. Richard was of the Christian faith and attended Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.

Richard loved to sing, loved a good joke and announced local wrestling events/ E.C.W. and others. He also enjoyed working the old scoreboard for Nascar at BMS races. Richard also sang with different groups both gospel and country. Richard was a band booster member for several years for the Betsy Band in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He also enjoyed camping at Little Wilbur and Roan Mountain campground. Richard had also coached a girls’ softball team junior league for Stacey’s Carpet during the years of 1985 - 1987.

Those left to cherish his many wonderful memories include his fiancé, Helen Harris, of the home; his children, Richard Shane Williams and wife Jessica, of Unicoi County, Heather Diane Williams and fiancé Kenneth Harrison II, of Johnson City and daughters-to-be, Heather Reed and Melissa Landry; his special friend/ brother, Danny Simmons, Tommy Addair, Randall Chapman, Earl and Jaye Hattan; eleven grandchildren, Hannah, Olivia, Kelsey, Kenneth III, Elijah, all from Johnson City, TN, Steven and Salym, of Elizabethton, Brooklynn, Charlie, Jonas, all of Kingsport and Betsy, of Virginia Beach, VA; a great granddaughter, Annabelle; and two siblings, Patricia “Trish” Carden and Jessie Williams. Several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.