David B. Bowers

David married Carolin Christina Johnson about 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carolin was born about 1822 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Eliza Pearl Berry on 31 Dec 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born in Sep 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David was living with his son Martin in the 1930 Carter County, TN Census.


"Elizabethton Star," Monday, March 23, 1936
BOWERS RITES TO BE TUESDAY
Funeral rites for David Stover Bowers, 85, prominent retired businessman and former revenue officer, who died Saturday night, will be conducted from the M. E. Church at Hunter, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. E. M. Unbach officiating, assisted by the Rev. Clay Wilson. Interment will be in the Ritchie Cemetery near Carter.
The deceased, a son of David B. and Christine Bowers, was born September 26, 1850. In 1873 he was married to Miss Jennie P. Miller, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. J. K. Miller, uniting two prominent and old families.
For more than a half century, Mr. Bowers, who was familiarity known as "Uncle Dave," was a prominent leader in civic affairs of Carter County. He served two different times in the Internal Revenue service serving as chief clerk until 1880. On March 12, 1906 he re-entered the service, doing special work under the Washington office until March 14, 1914. He also spent many years riding over the hills of the county selling groceries.
Survivors of the deceased are two daughters, Mrs. W. N. Justice of Bristol, Mrs. E. A. Morrell of Watauga; four sons, Prof. E. L. Bowers, superintendent of the city schools of Elizabethton, M. C. Bowers of Elizabethton, W. C. Bowers of Orlando, Fla., Ross L. Bowers of Atlanta, Georgia; and one sisters, Mrs. Alexander Lacy of Hopson.
Active pallbearers will be A. B. Williams, Frank Anderson, C. R. Hathaway, R. A. Brumit, J. W. Peters, Dr. J. C. Bowers, J. M. Moreland and George W. Cole.
Mesdames H. C. Rumley, Clinton Lewis, H. H. Banner, David May, Oliver, Whisner, Henry Williams, K. P. Banks, J. R. Ritchie and R. E. Harrell will serve as flower bearers.
The body will remain at the home of Prof. E. L. Bowers until the services Tuesday afternoon.

David married Jennie P. Miller about 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jennie was born in May 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Alexander Lacey on 10 Jan 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of John Washington Lacey and Nancy Hyder) was born on 13 Apr 1850 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lacey Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millard married Sallie E. (Bowers) on 15 Nov 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born about 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millard married Myrtle A. "Berthie" (Bowers) on 20 Oct 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle was born on 23 Apr 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hester married Tennessee Jackson "Tinnie" Crow on 6 Nov 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tennessee (son of John C. Crow and Lavicy Carriger) was born in May 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jun 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Crow Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caldonia married Pleasant Pierce on 3 Oct 1896 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Pleasant (son of William A. Pierce and Martha Jane "Patsey" Williams) was born about 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hester married Peter E. Oliver on 16 May 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Peter (son of Elijah D. H. Oliver and Matilda Collins) was born on 24 May 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jul 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, February 21, 1942
MRS. ELIZABETH CAROLINE MORRELL
Mrs. Elizabeth Caroline Morrell, wife of G. I. Morrell of Siam, died Saturday morning after a short illness.
Survivors are her husband, G. I. Morrell; seven daughters; Mrs. Robert L. Taylor, Mrs. Carrol Hathaway, Mrs. Arthur Sparks, Collins,[sic] Elizabethton; Mrs. Robert Mrs. Ernest Collins,[sic] Mrs. Robert L. Smith, Butler, Mrs. E. H. Johnson, Cleveland, Ohio; two sons, Isaac Earl Morrell, Siam, Clyde Lovelace, California.

Elizabeth married Mike Lovelace about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mike was born about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married George Isaac Morrell about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Caleb Morrell and Levisa Crow) was born in Mar 1856 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died in 1955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married William David Nave on 16 Sep 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of George M. Nave and Mary E. Bowers) was born on 30 Apr 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blanch married Ellis Aleander Morrell on 23 Apr 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ellis (son of John Jones Morrell and Carrie Stover Ellis) was born on 11 Jul 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Oct 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martin married Sylvia A. Davidson on 2 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sylvia (daughter of James O. Davidson and Mary Mollie Buckles) was born about 1898 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Blanche Elsie Crowe about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Blanche (daughter of James C. Crowe and Theodocia Emily Lacey) was born on 1 Jan 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married John Henry Heaton on 17 Jan 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of John William Heaton and Catharine Berry "Katie" Van Huss) was born on 15 Jan 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lacey Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married William Clayton Radford about 1897. William was born on 16 Jun 1877 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 5 Apr 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lacey Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brown married Bessie (Bowers) about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hascal's brothers Martin and William are living with him in the 1910 Carter County, TN Census.

Hascal married Alice Gentry about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born about 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married Cora Harris on 9 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Haskel married Bonnie Druscilla Hyder about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie was born on 30 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Oct 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William Grant "W. G." Williams on 25 Dec 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of James Henderson Williams and Margaret Buckles) was born about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Andrew Jackson Lewis about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of Gideon Lewis and Eveline Oliver) was born about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Sunday, February 18, 1940
MRS. PLEZ NIDIFFER
Funeral services for Mrs. Plez Nidiffer, 49, who died at her home, 819 Summitt avenue Friday evening at 7:45, will be held from the church at Winner Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Clarence Howington will officiate. Burial will be made in the Buckles Cemetery.
Mrs. Nidiffer was before her marriage Miss Jennie Crow.
Surviving are her husband, Plez Nidiffer; four children, Mrs. Essie Mae Jones, Johnson City; John Nidiffer, Erwin; Davis A. and Tennie Nidiffer, Elizabethton.

Jennie married Pleasant N. "Pless" Nidiffer on 9 Jun 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pleasant was born on 18 Jan 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Farris married Lottie Pearl Morton about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lottie was born on 25 Jun 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1972 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bronson married Lelia Bowers on 25 Nov 1944 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Lelia (daughter of Petibone G. Bowers and Sallie Cora Berry) was born on 19 Nov 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1976 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martin married Shinola Buckles on 16 Nov 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Shinola (daughter of U. S. Grant Buckles and Maggie Oliver) was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Creola married Joseph H. Pierce on 30 Jan 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Jackson D. C. Pierce and Nancy Jane "Ginny" Bowers) was born on 16 Dec 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Aug 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, July 2, 1930
PROMINENT FARMER HERE SHOOTS SELF
LUTHER BOWERS, Ninth District Commits Suicide Near Home This Morning.
Luther A. Bowers, 35, a prominent farmer of the ninth district, in the Blue Springs section of Carter county shot and instantly killed himself with a single barreled 12-gauge shot-gun at ten o'clock this morning, according to a decision received at noon of a coroner's jury under the charge of County Coroner Robert T. Johnson, Jr.
A single shot wound in Bowers' neck was said to be the cause of his death, and indications showed that it was self-inflicted. The shooting occurred in a roadway about a hundred yards from his home.
According to a statement of his wife, Bowers mentioned to members of his family that he believed that a fox was among his chickens, taking his gun and accompanied by his ten-year-old son, he went about a hundred yards up the road that ran by the farmhouse, and asked the boy to go into the bushes to look for the fox. It was while the boy was away that the shot was heard.
"I became alarmed as soon as I heard the shot, and felt that Luther had killed himself," said Mrs. Bowers. "He has been in ill health for a number of months, and recently has not acted as if he were in his right mind."
The son was said to have rushed back to his father when he heard the report of the gun, but Bowers was dead before the boy could reach him although only having to cover a distance of about thirty yards.
An imprint was found in the road seemingly made from the stock of the gun being placed upon the ground, Coroner Johnson said, and there were powder burns on his left hand. Members of the family who were nearby said that the report of the gun sounded as if it was muffled, or that the end of the barrel had been placed against some object.
Neighbors stated to the jury that Bowers had been acting queer for a number of days, that he would seldom talk to any one, and appeared as if some depressing matter was on his mind.
Bowers was a prominent and well-known farmer of his community, and was a descendant of an old Carter county family. He has scores of acquaintances throughout the county.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. The body was brought to a local undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial.
Bowers is survived by his widow and eight small children.

BOWERS, Luther A.
"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, July 3, 1930
BOWERS RITES HELD AT HOME
Funeral services for Luther A. Bowers, 34, who died at his home on Blue Springs Branch at ten o'clock yesterday morning, were held at his home this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of the Rev. Franch Wampler. Interment followed in the Bowers family cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Flora Bowers, four daughters and four sons, and his mother Mrs. Ike Morrell.
Bowers was alleged to have shot himself yesterday, believed caused by ill health of several months duration. He was a prominent farmer of Carter County and a member of one of the oldest families in this section.

Luther married Flora G. Buckles on 25 Dec 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Flora (daughter of U. S. Grant Buckles and Maggie Oliver) was born on 27 Mar 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nannie married Robert "Bob" Collins about 1930. Robert (son of Roscoe C. Collins and Ethel Bowie) was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Dec 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Dorothy Bouton about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy was born on 14 Aug 1919 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died in Feb 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ray D. Nave, 82, 327 S. Lynn Avenue, Apt. #6, Elizabethton, died Monday, January 22, 2001, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Nave was a native of Carter County and a son of the late William David and Laura Bowers Nave. He was also preceded in death by two wives, Ruth Nave and Eva Nave.
Mr. Nave was a siding salesman and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a Free Will Baptist.
Survivors include a son, Larry Nave, Elizabethton; a sister, Mossie Bowers, Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Chastity Miller, Hampton; and four grandsons, Dustin Nave and Joey Nave, both of Elizabethton, Gary Nave, Cross City, Fla., and Johnny Nave, Chattanooga. One great-granddaughter and two great-grandsons also survive.


NAVE -- Graveside services for Ray D. Nave, 82, 327 S. Lynn Avenue, Apt. #6, Elizabethton, who died Monday, January 22, 2001, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, at Monte Vista Burial Park with the Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home.

Ray married Eva L. (Nave) about 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eva was born about 1926; died about 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mossie A. Nave Bowers, 79, Life Care Center of Elizabethton, formerly
of Lynn Avenue, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Johnson City Medical
Center following a brief illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late William
"Bill" David and Laura Bowers Nave, and was married to the late Clyde
Bowers. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Nave.
Mrs. Bowers was a homemaker.

Survivors include one daughter, Joyce A. Kelley, Johnson City; one son
and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Frances Bowers, Elizabethton; one
granddaughter and spouse, Joy Kelley Snyder and David Snyder, Johnson
City; two grandsons and spouse, David Bowers and Jerry and Michelle
Bowers, all of Elizabethton; two great-granddaughters, Sarah Bowers,
Elizabethton, and Dreama Barnett, Johnson City; four great-grandsons,
Michael Miller and Nicholas Mills, both of Johnson City, Samuel Bowers
and Daniel Bowers, both of Elizabethton; and one nephew, Larry Nave.

The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, May 14, in the
Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with the Rev.
Dean Presnell officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral
home chapel from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, prior to the funeral service.
Friends may call at the residence of her son, Darrell Bowers, 745 Dugger
Road, Elizabethton, any time. The graveside service and interment will
be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at Pearl Bowers Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be grandchildren and friends.

Mossie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ross married Gladys A. Estep about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gladys was born on 22 May 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
She was the daughter of the late Ellis and Blanche Bowers Morrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Deloach, two brothers and a sister.

Mrs. Deloach was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Elizabethton.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2000 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel.

Interment followed at Happy Valley Memorial Park

Carrie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Erwin Vaughn Livingston on 2 Jun 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Erwin was born on 13 Apr 1920 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 14 Jul 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Clifton Eugene DeLoach about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clifton (son of William J. DeLoach and Sarah Ida Blackburn) was born on 27 Aug 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Aug 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James L. Bowers, 96, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center of Elizabethton. James was born in Carter County on June 18, 1920 to the late Martin C. Bowers and Sylvia Davidson Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary, and four brothers, Ralph, Condon, Richard "Pete" and Ben.
James retired as a surveyor for the City of Elizabethton and was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Degree in Forestry. James enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Letta Sue Berry Bowers, of the home; a step-son, Lynn Surratt and wife Anna; a step-daughter, Lisa Surratt Sprague of Elizabethton; step-grandchildren, Matthew B. Smith and wife Beth of Prestonburg, Ky., Christopher Smith and wife Stephanie of Flat Rock, N.C., and Brock Surratt of Elizabethton; and four step-great-grandchildren, Rowan Smith of Flat Rock, N.C., Callie Austin of Prestonburg, Ky., Cora Smith of Prestonburg, Ky., and Dillon Smith of Flat Rock, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of James L. Bowers will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Matthew Smith, step-grandson, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Christopher Smith, step-grandson. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service, or at the residence at any time. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, at Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Kurt Bowers, Lynn Surratt, Bryan Smith, Christopher Smith, Rev. Matthew Smith and Brock Surratt. Honorary pallbearers will be former employees of the City of Elizabethton, Mike Smith, Calvin Caldwell and Danny Smith. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at 10:15 a.m. Friday to go in procession.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, March 16, 1937
MARTIN BOWERS' CHILD DIES IN JOHNS-HOPKINS
Mary Bowers, 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bowers of this city, died last night in the Johns-Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where she had been a patient for the past week.
The youngster had been critically ill for some time and was taken to Baltimore last week where she underwent an operation. Her mother was at her bedside when she died. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bowers, who survive her, along with five brothers and other relatives. She is the niece of Prof. E. L. Bowers, superintendent of city schools.
The body will arrive in this city tomorrow with funeral arrangements to be announced later.

BOWERS, Mary
"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, March 17, 1937
MARY FRANCES BOWERS
Funeral services for Mary Frances Bowers, 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bowers, will be conducted from the First M. E. Church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. W. F. Pitts, Rev. H. C. Hopkins, Rev. C. L. Bowden and Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating.
Interment will be made inn the Shelby Hills cemetery in Bristol.
Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bowers, five brothers, Condon, James, Ralph, Richard and Benjamin. She was the niece of E. L. Bowers, superintendent of city schools.
Active pall bearers will be Dr. J. C. Bowers, C. M. Rose, H. C. Crumley, John A. Shoun, Thomas Dugger and R. A. Brumit. Flower bearers will include Martha Jean Rose, Betty Sammons, Mildred Crabtree, Arleen Crumley, Anne Johnson, Jean Boers, Kathryn Bennett, Ruth Hart and Jo Ann Goode.
Mary Frances was a student of the sixth grade. She entered Johns-Hopkins hospital in Baltimore last Tuesday for treatment and underwent an operation from which she died Monday night.
The body was returned to Elizabethton today.

Notes:

Richard "Pete" Bowers

Richard "Pete" N. Bowers, age 84, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013, at the Asbury Place of Johnson City.

He was born in Carter County, Tennessee, to the late Martin C. and Sylvia Davidson Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Bowers, Ben Bowers and M.C. Bowers Jr.; and one sister, Mary Bowers.

He was retired from Bowers Brothers Real Estate and worked part time at Office Max in Johnson City. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, the Elizabethton Chamber of Commerce and the Merchant Marines.

Survivors include one brother, James L. Bowers and wife, Sue, of Elizabethton; three nephews, Mark Bowers, of Afton, VA, Kirk Bowers, of Christiansburg, VA, and Lynn Surratt, of Elizabethton; and one niece, Lisa Sprague, of Elizabethton, TN.

A special thank you to the Asbury Place of Johnson City for the love and care given to Mr. Bowers and also to Dr. Kellie Sorrell.

The family will receive friends from 5:30-6:30 P.M. Monday. January 7, 2013, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Friends may also call at the residence of his brother, James L. Bowers, 164 Starlight Drive, Elizabethton, at any time..

Mary married Warner Shell on 2 Feb 1911 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Warner (son of John Lemuel Shell and Mary Lydia Boone) was born on 23 Dec 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 1964 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Garfield Whitehead on 7 Jun 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Garfield (son of Carter W. Whitehead and Mary Hicks) was born on 5 Apr 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Oct 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bennett Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Minnie Louise Cornett about 1920. Minnie (daughter of Enoch Cornett and Sarah Jane Calhoun) was born on 20 Oct 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Jul 1993 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in John Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Pat J. "Red" Bowers, 82, former Mayor and City Councilman of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday April 7, 2012, at his residence after a brief illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Cecil & Cora Ramey Bowers. Pat "Red" operated Bowers Motor Sales in Elizabethton for 52 years. His father started the business in 1926. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed attending other community churches.

He served on the City Council for 17 years and served as Mayor four of those years.

He was a member of the following organizations: Member and Past Master of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238, R.D. Keller Chapter #214 R.A.M., Carter Commandry #37 K.T., The Scottish Rite Bodies, Knoxville, Charter member and First Recorder, Jericho Shrine Temple, Kingsport, he was a Kentucky Colonel, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Honorary Member of Alaska Temple, Anchorage, Alaska, Past President of the Elizabethton Shrine Club and Sycamore Chapter #163, Order of Eastern Star.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Bowers.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Ella Mae Myers Bowers; Two Sons: Sonny Bowers and his wife, Elaine, Pinehurst, North Carolina, and Tom "Yogi" Bowers, Elizabethton; Three Grandchildren: Patricia, Sonny and Matt; One Great Grandson: Curtis; Several nieces, nephews & Cousins.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Donald B. Marshall officiating.

Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, will be Victor Deloach, Curt Alexander, Fred Edens, Charlie Stahl, Billy J. Carter and Sam LaPorte. Honorary Pallbearers (this was written by Pat "Red" sometime ago). "I love Elizabethton and Carter County so much there is no way I could say without saying everyone in my city and county, my church family, my neighbors, my customers that traded with me for 52 years, The Boys & Girls Club, Little League, I just love everyone so much I want everyone to be my HONORARY PALLBEARERS." An Honor Guard will be provided by the Elizabethton Police Department.

Pat married Ella Mae Myers about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ella (daughter of James Myers and Almeada Garland) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Dec 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
ELIZABETHTON - Roy Jack Bowers, 81, Elizabethton, known to everyone as R.J., passed away in the Johnson City Medical Center Friday, May 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskel and Bonnie Hyder Bowers and a brother, Jerry Bowers.

R.J. was employed by Sherwood Chevrolet for many years. During his retirement, he enjoyed working with his friends at City Market.

A friend to everyone, each day, R.J. could be found at Bowers Auto Sales enjoying the company of his brothers, Jerry and Tony, and the many friends who stopped by to “loaf”.

His favorite place to be was with his family, He was a quiet, sweet spirit who was happiest being with those he loved. Although R.J. never had children of his own, his five nieces were his pride and joy, until his great-nieces and great nephews entered the picture. He became the extra grandparents they did not know they needed. He loved being doted on by his nieces and the laughter and love the “greats” brought.

R.J. is survived by his brother and sister-in-law: Tony and Linda Bowers, his sister-in-law, Marilyn Bowers, his five nieces: Lynn (Otis) Webb, Debbie (Chris) Guy, Jacqui (Joe Hyder) Bowers, Becky (Rodney) McBride and Jessica (Jesse) Boyd. His Great nephews, Logan Guy, Max (Cheyenne) Kelly, Garrison McBride, Jackson McBride and Cooper Livingston. His Great nieces: Reagan Kelly, Ashlynn Guy, and Maddie McBride. His Aunt: Darlene Smith and a special cousin, Sharon Gay Hyder.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Leann Miller and Rev. Mike Berry officiating. Music will be provided by Joel Crisp. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday will be: Herb Hall, Chris Guy, Max Kelly, Garrison McBride, Jackson McBride and Kevin Burrow. Honorary Pallbearers: Jesse Boyd, Logan Guy, Mike Hyder, Tom Ingram, Roy Brown, Ed Odom, Tom Shell, Jack Greer, Pete Slagle, Sonny Slagle, Doug Slagle, Richard Carter, Richard Guinn, Brent Richardson, Daniel Holder, Bill Cline and all his friends from Bowers Auto Sales.

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ELIZABETHTON - Jerry Lee Bowers, 77, of Elizabethton, loving and peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home following a brief illness.

A native of Elizabethton, Jerry was the son of the Haskel and Bonnie Bowers.

A "Forever Cyclone", Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School, where he still enjoyed attending basketball and football games. Once an energetic basketball official himself, he truly loved showing his school and community pride whether it be through donning an Elizabethton ball cap or simply talking about the Covered Bridge. Also known for his devout patriotism, Jerry served in the United States Air Force and embraced being a Unites States Veteran with honor. After attending buinsess college, he worked for both American Air Filter for eighteen years and then at Tennessee Distribution Center until his early retirement. While enjoying "retirement", he rarely missed breakfast with his crew at McDonalds or Betty's Burger Hut, where biscuits and gravy were always on the menu. Jerry also kept himself busy with the business he shared with his brothers, Bowers Auto Sales, where the door was always open for a good deal on a vehicle or for a quick afternoon chat and nap. He spend much of his life playing golf, going on vacations and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was rarely seen without a smile on his face and who was never short on both kind words and warm hugs.

Jerry was an active member at Hunter United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees that benefited the church and the community He also was member of the Carter County Equalization Board where he continued to make a difference in the lives of those around him.

Jerry met the love of his life, Marilyn Sibley Bowers, while serving in the United States Air Force in Warner Robing, Georgia. For 53 years, their love and devotion to one another has remained a constant source of inspiration for the family that they created together.

Jerry's legacy incudes three daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Otis) Webb of Blountville; Mrs. Debbie (Chris) Guy of Elizabethton; Mrs. Becky (Rodney) McBride of Burlison; two brothers, Mr. Tony M. (Linda) Bowers and Mr. R.J. Bowers, all of Elizabethton; three grandsons Mr. Logan Guy of Elizabethton and Mr. Garrison McBride and Mr. Jackson McBride of Burlison; two granddaughters, Ms. Ashlynn Guy of Elizabethton and Ms. Madison McBride of Burlison and one aunt, Ms. Darlene Smith of Elizabethton. Jerry leaves behind several nieces and nephews from Tennessee and Georgia, who he loved dearly along with many cousins, close and distant, as well as many close friends of the family who helped to make his life complete.

Funeral Service for Jerry will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Pastor Estill Williams, Pastor Lou Crandell and Pastor Mike Berry Officiating. Entombment will follow the service in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Loretta Bowers, Soloist and David Arney, Organist. Military Honors will be provided by Boone Dam 4933.

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Jerry Lee Bowers, 77, of Elizabethton, lovingly and peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home following a brief illness. A native of Elizabethton, Jerry was the son of the Haskel and Bonnie Bowers. A "Forever Cyclone", Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School, where he still enjoyed attending basketball and football games. Once an energetic basketball official himself, he truly loved showing his school and community pride whether it be through donning an Elizabethton ball cap or simply talking about the Covered Bridge. Also known for his devout patriotism, Jerry served in the United States Air Force and embraced being a United States Veteran with honor. After attending business college, he worked for both American Air Filter for eighteen years and then at Tennessee Distribution Center until his early retirement. While enjoying "retirement", he rarely missed breakfast with his crew at McDonalds or Betty's Burger Hut, where biscuits and gravy were always on the menu. Jerry also kept himself busy with the business he shared with his brothers, Bowers Auto Sales, where the door was always open for a good deal on a vehicle or for a quick afternoon chat and nap. He spent much of his life playing golf, going on vacations and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was rarely seen without a smile on his face and who was never short on both kind words and warm hugs. Jerry was an active member at Hunter United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees that benefited the church and the community. He also was member of the Carter County Equalization Board where he continued to make a difference in the lives of those around him. Jerry met the love of his life, Marilyn Sibley Bowers, while serving in the United States Air Force in Warner Robins, Georgia. For 53 years, their love and devotion to one another has remained a constant source of inspiration for the family that they created together. Jerry's legacy incudes three daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Otis) Webb of Blountville; Mrs. Debbie (Chris) Guy of Elizabethton; Mrs. Becky (Rodney) McBride of Burlison; two brothers, Mr. Tony M. (Linda) Bowers and Mr. R.J. Bowers, all of Elizabethton; three grandsons Mr. Logan Guy of Elizabethton and Mr. Garrison McBride and Mr. Jackson McBride of Burlison; two granddaughters, Ms. Ashlynn Guy of Elizabethton and Ms. Madison McBride of Burlison and one aunt, Ms. Darlene Smith of Elizabethton. Jerry leaves behind several nieces and nephews from Tennessee and Georgia, who he loved dearly along with many cousins, close and distant, as well as many close friends of the family who helped to make his life complete.

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Albert G. Williams, age 97, of Elizabethton passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Albert was born in Elizabethton to the late William Grant and Margaret Kathryn Crow Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Geneva Hart Williams; his second wife, Wilma Adams Williams; a brother, Earl Williams; and his special friends, Wayne Hicks, Joe Rominger and Bill Roten.

Albert had worked as an automotive machinist and was a member of Southern Baptist Church in Gray. Albert was a United States Army veteran, having joined in 1941 and was deployed to active duty in 1942. He served at Aleutian Island in Dutch Harbour, Alaska in the vehicle maintenance division and attained the rank of SPC4 before returning home in 1945, following the surrender of Japan. He was quoted as saying about an instance while on active duty, "I had 5 or 6 men with me. I had one wrecker, put a man in each vehicle and pulled them all at one time, to a scrapyard eight miles away, on a morning that is was 38 degrees below zero."

Albert was a member of Capt. Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post 2166, a member of the NRA, the American Legion Post 49 and past president of the CB Club. He donated to the DAV and was a huge NasCar fan, having helped build Herman Beam's car in 1960.

Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Neil McNaughton, of Ball Ground, GA; a son and daughter-in-law, William D. "Billy" and Sandra Williams, of Morristown, TN; two step sons, Dave Adams and wife Sandy, of Gray, TN and Dennis Adams and wife Connie, of Nashville, TN; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and many close friends and neighbors.

A gathering of remembrance for Mr. Albert G. Williams will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the chapel, prior to the service. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Albert married Geneva M. Hart about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Geneva (daughter of William F. Hart and Ida Melissa Jones) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Blonnie Edith Crowe Bowers, 90, of Life Care Center of Elizabethton, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Farris Daniel and Lottie Pearl Morton Crowe.

She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Mrs. Bowers was preceded in death by three sons, William "Bill", Tony and Burl Bowers; by one daughter, Charolette Renfro; one brother, Eston Crowe; one sister, Ellen Absher; and by two husbands, Woodrow Bowers and D.C. Williams.

Survivors include six daughters, Betty Bell and Lois Hughes, both of Elizabethton, Patsy Presnell and Beulah Lunceford, both of Hampton, Carolyn Bishop, Michigan, and June Saults, Johnson City; one son, Terry Bowers, Johnson City; one sister, Maude White, Knoxville; one special son-in-law, John Presnell; 33 grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and two special nieces, Shirley Morrell and Barbara Rumley. She is survived by her other family at Life Care Center.

Funeral service for Mrs. Blonnie Edith Crowe Bowers will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, with the Rev. Horace Bowers officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Morris Trio.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Buckles Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Jerry and Lester Lunceford, Burl Bowers, Tim Bowers, Mike Wexler, Jimmy Hughes and Harvey Dugger. Honorary pallbearers will be John Presnell, Tim Willis, Claude Morton, Harold Montgomery, Martin Garcia, Mike Wolfinger, Allen Morris, Dwight Hughes, Dr. Peter Tuberty, the nurses at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, 3rd floor, and residents and staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

Blonie married Woodrow Wilson Bowers on 20 Jan 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Woodrow (son of Caleb Emmert Bowers and Rowena Bell Rever Brown) was born on 16 Feb 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 1991 in Cass County, , , Michigan; was buried in Prarie Grove Cemetery, , Cass County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blonie married D. C. Williams about 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. D. (son of Andrew J. Williams and Emma Williams) was born on 16 Jun 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ellen married Edgar R. Absher on 28 May 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edgar (son of Doctor Franklin Absher and Virginia Lee "Virgie" Davis) was born on 21 Sep 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 May 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Paul Pierce, age 88, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Signature Health and Rehab in Elizabethton. Paul was born in Elizabethton to the late Martin Pierce, Sr and Shinola (Buckles) Pierce. In addition to his parents, Paul was also preceded in death by four brothers and sisters: Clarence Pierce, Reece Pierce, Callie Pierce and Aline Pierce.

Paul loved to be around people- laughing and chatting with anyone that would pass the time with him. A proud United States Army veteran, Paul had owned and operated his own business- Paul’s Handle Shop. Paul had also worked at Western Auto in Elizabethton for 25 years, as a courier at Carter County Bank, at White’s Grocery, and at Barnes Boring Hardware. Paul loved working on tools and in any kind of wood products. He was a loyal and faithful member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church and had also attended Watauga Valley Church and had served as a trustee there. Paul was also a member of the cemetery association at Wilson Cemetery in Stoney Creek.

Those left to cherish and remember Paul’s many wonderful memories include his wife of 62 wonderful years, Geraldine Pierce of the home and his daughter, Jennifer Harmon and son-in-law, Keith and his grandson, the apple of his eye, Colin Harmon; a brother, Martin Pierce, Jr. Several nieces, nephews, church family and extended family also survive.

A service to celebrate and honor Paul’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton with Paul’s former pastor of Union Hill, Pastor Roger Hayley and Pastor Kenny Lethcoe officiating. Music will be under the direction of Dennis Laws of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Thursday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023 in the Wilson Cemetery of the Stoney Creek Community. Active pallbearers will be Keith Harmon, Colin Harmon, Jerry Pierce, Randall Lewis, Dale Colbaugh and Bill Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Martin Pierce, Jr., James Carroll, Frank Singleton, Jerry Stout, Mike Pierce, Gale Colbaugh and Tommy Verran. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 1:15 PM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Signature Health Care and to Caris Hospice for the loving and exceptional care given to Paul during his illness. Much love to Jessica, JoElla, Vanessa and LaToya.

Vera married Gilbert Lee Wilson about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gilbert was born on 16 May 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ivory J. Pierce, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at the Pine Ridge Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Pierce, Sr. and Creola Edith Pierce and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Wilson and her husband, Gilbert; six brothers and one sister-in-law, Earl Pierce and his wife, Bernice; Raymond Pierce; Joe Pierce, Jr.; Jack Pierce; Lloyd Wayne Pierce; and an infant brother. Ms. Pierce loved working in flowers and was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Cynthia Ensor and her husband, Henry Wayne, Elizabethton; Gretchen Miller and her husband, Larry, Gray; two brothers, Lawrence Pierce and his wife, Gaye, Elizabethton; Aaron Pierce and his wife, Lynda, Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Anna Ruth Pierce, Elizabethton; special friends, Cleola Taylor, Ernest Lee Wilson, Dorothy Burrow, and Herbert and Kathy Street, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Ms. Pierce will be conducted on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace with Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. Music will be under the direction of Sue Bowers, pianist and Dale Williams, soloist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Friday prior to the service and at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Aaron and Lynda Pierce, 202 Sunrise Drive, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Duncan officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Rusty Verran and the other deacons who visited her, the Willing Workers Sunday School Class of Hunter First Baptist Church, and the Hunter First Baptist Church Choir.

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Lawrence Pierce, age 85, of Elizabethton, went home to join his family in Heaven on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from Hermitage Health Care Center. Lawrence was born in Elizabethton to the late Joseph H. Pierce, Sr. and Creola Oliver Pierce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond Pierce, Joe Pierce, Earl Pierce, and Jack Pierce; and three sisters, Vera, Ivory and Gretchen.

Lawrence retired from Watauga Industries and from Watauga Forestry Services. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Rada Gaye Bowers Pierce, of the home; his sons, Keith Pierce and Zaney Pierce, both of Elizabethton; his daughters, Debbie Wiseman and husband Mike, of Morganton, NC and Sandra Vanover, of Elizabethton; a grandson, Lucas Pierce, of Johnson City; a granddaughter, Jada Vanover, of Elizabethton; a sister, Cynthia Ensor, of Elizabethton; and a brother, Aaron Pierce, of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Lawrence Pierce will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Wednesday March 2, 2016 at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Roe, officiating. Music will be under the direction of the church choir. The family will receive friends at the church between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, prior to the service on Wednesday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Gail Oliver, Mac Collins, Dan Powers, Tracy Herman, Greg Tester, Pookie Ensor, and Henry Ensor.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Aaron Howard Pierce, age 77, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with the Lord and loved ones passed before him Friday, September 6, 2019 in the Holston Valley Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Joe H. and Creola Oliver Pierce. He was a 1960 graduate of Unaka High School where he was a standout football player. Aaron retired from Great Lakes Research Corporation. He also was employed by the State Highway Department and as custodian at Hunter First Baptist Church, Elizabethton for nearly five years. He attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church and was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church, Elizabethton. Aaron was active in Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer fireman for the Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed sports, especially football, fishing and spending time with his family especially around the holiday season.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten siblings. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Lynda Sue Tolley Pierce, of the home; his children, Tim and Penny Pierce, Mark and Sherry Pierce, Tammy and John Nanney, Debbie LeVeau and Doug Wilson all of Elizabethton; Todd and Lin Stevens, Gray and April and Richie Hooven, Kingsport; a sister, Cynthia Ensor and husband Henry, Elizabethton; sisters-in-law, Anna Ruth Pierce and Gaye Pierce; fourteen grandchildren and their spouses and ten great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Aaron Howard Pierce will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 9, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Dennis Wilson and Rev. Richard Smitley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the service or at the residence at other times. Committal and entombment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons.

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Ola Clinton Bowers, 91, of Elizabethton, died Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Pine Ridge Care Center.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther and Flora Buckles Bowers. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Colbaugh Bowers, in 2003, and by three brothers and a sister.
Mr. Bowers received his G.E.D. from Unaka High School. He was retired from the Chemical Division of
North American Rayon Corporation after 49 years of service and was a member of Hunter United Methodist
Church. He was an avid reader and an avid Lady Vols fan and Elizabethton Twins Baseball fan. He was active
in the Democratic Party and was a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a daughter, Lois Bowers Williams, Elizabethton; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Ralph C. and Sandra Bowers, Lansing, Mich., and Larry E. and Sharon Bowers, Elizabethton; five grandsons,
Michael Bowers, Mark Bowers, Todd Williams, Benjamin Bowers and Christopher Bowers; four great-grand-
daughters; and four sisters, Novella Massengill, Bluff City, Margaret "Toots" Campbell, Mary Evelyn Bennett and Stella Mae Brewer, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Bowers will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Manis and Rev. Estil Williams officiating. Music will be provided by Marilyn Bowers. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday, will be Jerry Bowers, Hugh Buckles, Daniel Holder, Jack Perkins, Charles "Dude" LaPorte, Bill
Cline, Mike Williams and D.J. Townsend. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl and Kat Collins, Dr. Joseph May,
Dr. Stephen May, John Fetzer, Willie Church, Lyle Dewitt, Ed Alexander, Randall Rogers, Gary Elliott, the staff
and employees of Pine Ridge Care Center and his church family. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ola married Margaret Colbaugh on 17 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Charles W. Colbaugh and Ella Aldridge) was born on 15 Apr 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Reva married Eugene Angel about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eugene was born on 13 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Luther D. Bowers, 78, 122 Darrell Bowers Road, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther A. and Flaura Buckles Bowers.
Mr. Bowers was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church. He served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a retired painter and a member of the National Rifle Association and the Beuladean Citizens Club
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowers was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Gladys Asher Bowers, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Denny and Coralie Bowers, Elizabethton, and Jody and Lee Bowers, Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren, Teresa Freeman, Bastrop, Texas, Whitney Christiansen, Seattle, Wash., Jacob Bowers, Richmond, Va., Deana Bush, Memphis, and Sgt. Michael Bowers, U.S. Army, Fort Benning, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren, Michael K. Bowers, Fort Benning, Ga., Adam Bush, Memphis, Lucas Christiansen and Larson Christiansen, both of Seattle, Wash., Ethan Freeman, Laurin Freeman and Adleen Freeman, all of Bastrop, Texas; four sisters, Mary Evelyn Bennett, Margaret Campbell and Stella Mae Brewer, all of Elizabethton, and Novella Massengill, Bluff City; and one brother, Ola Bowers, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 14, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Richard Thomason officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 15, in the Bowers Cemetery, Roy Bowers Road. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 1:25 p.m. for the service. Military Honors will be accorded by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence, 122 Darrell Bowers Road, Elizabethton, or at the home of a son, Denny Bowers, 212 Roy Bowers Road, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be Gene Carrier, Tommy Campbell, Ronnie Campbell, Willard Loveless, Shirl Bowers and Dallas Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Ossie Lee Stout, Allen Thrump, R.M. Tester, John Garland, John Allen, Morris Miner and fellow members of the Beuladean Citizens Club.

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Novella Eliza Bowers Massengill, age 86, of Bluff City, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following a brief illness.

Novella was a native of Carter County and was a daughter of the late Luther and Flaura Buckles Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Bowers, Ola Bowers, Emmert Bowers and Darrell Bowers; and three sisters, Reva Angel, Margaret Campbell and Mary Evelyn Bennett.

Mrs. Massengill was a homemaker and was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. She loved to grow flowers and cooking.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Paul D. Massengill, of the home; a daughter, Karen M. Campbell, Bluff City; a son, Timothy P. Massengill, Bluff City; two granddaughters, Carrie Campbell, Los Angeles, CA, and Christina Campbell, Bluff City; one great granddaughter, Eliza Campbell, Bluff City; and one sister, Stella Brewer, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Novella Eliza Bowers Massengill will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Tetrick Funeral Home – Bluff City Chapel, with Mr. Patrick Mitchell, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday; or at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 25, 2015 in the Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. Active pallbearers will be selected from Bunker Hill Christian Church members. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews and her neighbors. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Bluff City at 10:30 AM on Monday, to go in procession.

Novella married Paul D. Massengill on 29 Jun 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Charles D. Massengill and Mollie E. Smith) was born on 9 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 2019 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Earnest "Glen" Morrell, 77, formerly of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away at his residence in Greeneville, Tenn., on Sunday, April 28, 2019. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Earl Morrell and Dorothy Bouton Morrell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Morrell, Gale Morrell and Larry Morrell.
Those left to cherish his memory include two sisters, Carolyn Morrell Crosswhite and Helen Morrell Hughes. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
There are no services scheduled and private disposition will be held at a later date.

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Died:
Barbara Sue Livingston Singleton, 79, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Life Care Center of Gray. She was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to the late Erwin Livingston and Carrie Morrell Deloach.
Barbara loved to travel, read her Bible, work crossword puzzles and spend time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Miller, and daughter, Kimberly Miller.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Dirk Singleton and wife Catherine and their two daughters, of Cleveland, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Kelly Miller of Elizabethton and her grandson, Cammeron Miller; a sister, Frances McNeal and husband Joseph of North Carolina; a niece, Alicia Preston of Cleveland, Tenn.; and a special friend, Liberty Wilhelm.

Cecil married Rhoda Cordelia Miller about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rhoda was born on 7 Sep 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Frances S. Harvey, age 86, of 14863 Prestige Drive, Woodbridge, Va., formerly of Hillrise Avenue, Elizabethton, died Friday, December 5, 2003 at her residence following a brief illness.
Mrs. Harvey was a native of Washington County and had lived most of her life in Carter County. She had lived the last eight years in Woodbridge, Va.
Mrs. Harvey was the daughter of the late Warner and Katherine Heaton Shell.

She was of the Presbyterian faith.
Mrs. Harvey was the Executive Secretary for the local Selective Service Board and retired from the Administrative Board of the Selective
Service of Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her husband, G.A. "Red" Harvey, 1975; one sister, Ruth Laurain, and one brother, Cecil Shell.
The graveside service and interment
will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2003 at Happy Valley
Memorial Park.

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David Erby Shell, 83, husband of Joyce Glover Shell, of 1045 Westmoreland Drive, died Friday, February 28, 2014, at Augusta Health, Fishersville.

He was born September 2, 1930, in Elizabethton, TN, a son of the late Warner and Katherine (Heaton) Shell.

Mr. Shell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during the Korean War.

He received a B.S. Degree from East Tennessee State College and a M.A. Degree from East Tennessee State University.

He taught school in Carter County, Tennessee for three years, Bath County for two years, Augusta County for four years, and twenty-one years in Staunton at Lee High School, John Lewis Junior High, and Shelburne Middle School.

He was a member of Staunton Church of the Brethren, Masonic Elizabethton Lodge, and Staunton Elks.

In addition to his wife of 53 years, family members include two sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Rebecca Shell and Michael Warner Shell, all of Staunton; a step-grandchild, Olivia Perry; a sister, Phyllis Shell Reed of Jonesboro, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Warner, Jr. and three sisters, Helen Martin, Francis Harvey, and Ruth Laurain.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Staunton Church of the Brethren by Pastor Scott Duffy.

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Clarence W. Whitehead, 71, 608 Main Street, Hampton, died Thursday, April 4, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness.
Mr. Whitehead was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Garfield and Ethel Lacey Whitehead. He was also preceded in death by a son, Clarence W. Whitehead Jr., three brothers, Jack Whitehead, J.D. Whitehead and Eugene Whitehead, and a sister, Iva Lee Whitehead.
Mr. Whitehead was of the Baptist faith and was owner/operator of Whitehead Greenhouse and a retired employee of Jarl Extrusions. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Ollie Carden Whitehead, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda Gail and Leslie McCracken, Chuckey, and Wanda and Charles Gentry, Elizabethton; a son, Steven Douglas Whitehead, Johnson City; and three grandchildren, Andrew Daniel Whitehead, Elizabethton, Christina "C.C." McCracken and John Joseph "J.J." McCracken, both of Chuckey. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick

WHITEHEAD -- Funeral services for Clarence W. Whitehead, 71, 608 Main Street, Hampton, who died Thursday, April 4, 2002, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Holly officiating. Interment will follow the service at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Military Honors to be accorded by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. Active pallbearers will be Butch Johnson, Charles Gentry, Leslie McCracken, Andrew Whitehead, Dave Blackwell, Johnny Morgan and Otis Robertson. Honorary pallbearers will be his many friends.

Clarence married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert "Tense" Whitehead, 85, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Robert was born in Hampton, Tenn., to the late Garfield and Ethel Lacy Whitehead. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Clarence Whitehead, Jack Whitehead, William Whitehead and J.D. Whitehead, and one sister, Ivalee Whitehead.
Robert was a farmer and loved gardening, being outdoors, working and loved farming.
Those left to cherish his memory include two brothers, Jessie J. Whitehead and wife Patsy of Hampton and Richard Whitehead and wife Erlene of Stoney Creek in Elizabethton, and two sisters-in-law, Sue Whitehead of Butler, Tenn., and Ellen Whitehead of Pennsylvania. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Robert "Tense" Whitehead will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 2, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service, or at the residence of his brother at any time. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Sunday, February 3, in the Bennett Cemetery on Dennis Cove Road in Hampton. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Estelle Radford Johnson Vance, age 92, of Newland, NC passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at her residence.

She was born on Dec. 8, 1926, in Avery County, NC, a daughter of the late James Thurmond Radford and the late Minnie Cornett Radford.

Estelle was a loving wife, mother and granny. She enjoyed her time volunteering at Sloop Memorial Hospital and always having the welfare of children in her heart, she was also volunteered at the Blair Fraley Sales Store at the Crossnore School. She was a loyal and faithful member of the Crossnore First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her Father: James Thurmond Radford; Mother: Minnie Louise Radford; Sister: Louise Murray; Brother: Glen Cornett; First Husband: Cecil H. Johnson; Second Husband: Jim McClure Vance, Jr.; Son: Larry Dale Johnson; Two Step-Sons: Aaron Vance, Larry Vance; Grandson: Steven Johnson; Great Grandson: Conner Lewis.

Estelle leaves behind to cherish her memory her Son: Gary Johnson, and wife, Jackie Johnson, of Summerville, SC; Son: Sherrill Johnson, and wife Alma Johnson, of Newland, NC; Step-Son: Jim M. Vance, III, and spouse, Timothy Farrow, of Atlanta, Ga.; Step-Son: Robert Vance, and wife, Paula Vance, of Thomasville, NC; 12 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, and Seven Great Great Grandchildren.

Services for Estelle Radford Johnson Vance will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from the Crossnore Baptist Church, with Rev. Phil Murdock officiating. Interment will follow in the John Johnson Cemetery.

Estelle married Cecil Harlan Johnson about 1941 in North Carolina, , , . Cecil (son of James Wesley Johnson and Cora Franklin) was born on 13 Dec 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Dec 1978 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in John Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estelle married James McClure Vance about 1980. James (son of James McClure Vance and Joda Blanch Pyatte) was born on 15 Dec 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Nov 2018 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Pyatte Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Charlotte Holden, loving mother, sister, and nurse, passed away at the age of 73 due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis.
Born Charlotte Sue Nidiffer in Elizabethton, Tenn., on August 31, 1946, she graduated from Elizabethton High School and later obtained her LPN license. Charlotte married James Edward Peters of Carter County in 1967 and had one child, Michelle Lynne, who now resides in Burlington, Iowa. They later divorced and she would be married again to George Kenneth Holden of Johnson City. Charlotte and Ken divorced after 17 years and Charlotte would remain single until her death.
Ms. Holden served as an LPN for 46 years, having begun her Tennessee career in the ER of Carter County Memorial Hospital and ending it at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City. While employed at Carter County Memorial Hospital, she caused some controversy by being the first nurse to ever wear pants — an event that received publicity in the Elizabethton Star. At NHC, Charlotte was named Nurse of the Year. She was most proud of this award because she was honored by her peers. During her career, she also taught CNAs at Herman Robinson Technical School.
Charlotte would later move to Libertyville, Iowa where she would touch more lives while working at Jefferson County Health Center and Parkview Care Center, both in Fairfield, Iowa.
She would return to Tennessee and live with her sister. They shared the same birthday only two years apart and loved each other as deeply as two sisters could. Many would tease them and say they seemed like an “old married couple.”
Charlotte’s two priorities were her daughter and caring for others. She enjoyed vacationing at the beach, gardening, and spending time with her family. She spent a great deal of time listening to music, reading, surfing the web, and keeping up with local, state, and national news events. She was quick to give a smile or laugh and loved conversation. For most of her life, she was “up for just about anything” and was truly the happiest when in the company of others. She loved animals and adored her grand dogs and they her.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her mother and father (Margaret and Tennie Nidiffer), two brothers (Bobby and Larry Nidiffer), and a sister (Francis “Suzie” Hartley).
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Shannon) Stump of Iowa, one brother, Tennie Nidiffer Jr. of Elizabethton, two sisters, Betty (Rex) Simerly of Elizabethton and Kathryn Norris of Johnson City, and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, Charlotte wished for memorials to be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Attn: Donations, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105) or The Humane Society of Washington County (2101 W. Walnut, Johnson City, TN 37604).
Charlotte wished to be cremated and will be entombed in the Mausoleum of Faith at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton.

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ELIZABETHTON - Betty Ivalee Bell, age 89, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow Bowers and Blondie Crowe. Betty was a member of Pleasant Beech Baptist Church. She was an excellent homemaker and very crafty. Betty took pride in all of her work.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Bell; a sister, Charlotte Renfro; two brothers, Buryl Bowers and Tony Bowers and a son, Randy Dugger. Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Judy Miller and husband Jerry and Brenda Pierce and late husband Monty, of Butler; son, Harvey Dugger; five sisters, Lois Hughes, of Elizabethton, Carolyn Bishop, of Michigan, Patsy Presnell and husband John and Beulah Lunceford, all of Hampton and June Saults, of Johnson City; a brother, Terry Bowers and wife Barbara, of Johnson City and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren also survive.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. at Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.

A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in the Garland Cemetery, Erwin with Chaplain Alan officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 A.M. on Thursday.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Beulah Lunceford and Patsy Presnell for all their support through the years.

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HAMPTON - Beulah Jacqueline Lunceford, age 86, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her residence. Beulah was born in Carter County to the late Woodrow and Blonnie Crowe Bowers. In addition to her parents, Beulah was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lunceford; three sisters; and three brothers.
Beulah was a very special Mother and sister who worked hard and took care of her family. She was a woman of God and a member of Valley Forge Christian Church, where she was known as the hat lady. Beulah was a very talented seamstress and enjoyed gardening and working outside. She also enjoyed watching Nascar and football.
Those left to cherish Beulah’s memory include her daughter, Janet Lunceford and Ray Price; her sons, Lester Lunceford and wife Shirley and Jerry Lunceford and wife Jennifer; two granddaughters, Heather Price and Kyle Boling and Donna McKeehan and husband Alan; three brothers, Terry Bowers and wife Barbara, Mike Warren and Kenny Warren and wife Jeannie; and three sisters, Patsy Presnell and husband John, June Saults and Carolyn Bishop. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Beulah Jacqueline Lunceford will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery, New Annex, 215 Heroes Drive, Mountain Home, TN 37684, with Mr. David Seibenaler officiating. Pallbearer will be Mike Warren.

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Lois V. Bowers Hughes, 71, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow Bowers and Blonnie Crowe Bowers. Lois was a very giving person and loved everyone. She enjoyed floral decorating and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lois was of the Baptist faith. She was very close to her sister June, of Michigan, with whom she spent many hours on long distance phone conversations.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her best friend and father of her children, Robert D. Hughes; one son, Johnny Hughes; two sisters, Charlotte Renfro and Betty Bell; two brothers, Buryl Bowers and Tony Bowers; and her best friend with whom she spent her last few years, D.O.G.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two children, Jimmy Hughes and fiancée Karen of Roan Mountain; one daughter, Laura Morris of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Brandon Campbell and wife Jessica, Jared Campbell and Jacob Morris of Elizabethton and Summer Hughes of Newport, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Jackson, Maggie and Molly Campbell of Elizabethton and Gabe of Roan Mountain; four sisters, Patsy Presnell and husband John, Beulah Lunceford, all of Hampton, Carolyn Bishop and June Salts of Michigan; and one brother, Terry Bowers and wife Barbara of Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A funeral service to honor the life of Lois V. Bowers Hughes will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 2, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Justin Deaton officating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service. The graveside service and committal will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 3, in the Hughes Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Jimmy Hughes, Brandon Campbell, Jared Campbell, Jacob Morris, Randall Hughes and Ian Ford. Honorary pallbearers are Terry Bowers, Allen Morris and Wayne Hughes.

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ELIZABETHTON - Harry F. Absher, 75, of Elizabethton passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Hermitage Health Care in Elizabethton, after a brief illness.

He was born December 27, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar R. & Ellen Crowe Absher and grandparents, Franklin D. & Virginia Davis Absher and Farris D. & Lottie P. Morton Crowe.

He was of the Baptist faith. He was a former employee of NARC and a former Deputy & Investigator for the Carter County Sheriff's Department.

Survivors include a daughter, Mitzie Lea Absher of Elizabethton; sister, Barbara Rumley (Jerry) of Watauga; brothers, Larry Absher (Arlene), Tom Absher (Lynn) both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. His special friends, Kem Birchfield & Jeff Guinn. All his friends at Courtyard Apartments. His very special dog, "Little Girl", his faithful companion for 10 years. Special thanks to Connie Tester for the care of his dog and bringing her to see him so faithfully at the Nursing Home, which always put a big smile on his face. Thanks to the Amedisys Hospice and Hermitage Health Care of the care given to Harry and the love shown to his family. Thank to everyone for your calls, visits and most of all, your prayers.

To honor Harry's request, there will not be a service.

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Larry Edgar Absher, 75, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was born February 8, 1946 in Elizabethton to the late Edgar R. and Ellen Crowe Absher.
Larry served in the United States Marines. He was a retired roofer and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Laddie Absher, and two brothers, Harry and Tommy Absher.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Arlene Frazier Absher; his children, Larry (Holly) Absher and Ami Absher; nine grandchildren, Josh Absher, Morgan Absher, Niki Absher, Larry Jacob Absher, Axi Erickson, Olivia Absher, Matthew Erickson, Jamie Erickson and Chris Erickson; one sister, Barbara Rumley; several nieces and nephews; several brothers and sisters-in-law, including a special brother-in-law, Doug Frazier; and a special friend, Judy Burrow.

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Flaura “Jeanette” Campbell, 81, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born on November 8, 1939 to the late Roy and Lena Buckles Bowers. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Campbell, and two brothers, Gary Bowers and Dairus Bowers.
Jeanette was a homemaker who loved to cook and bake for her family. She collected recipes and tried many of them on her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister to all her family and will be forever missed.
Survivors include two daughters, Jewell (Kenneth) Lowe and Leslie (Harold Lynn) Arnold, all of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, who she spoiled all their lives, Brandi (Michael) Hartsell, Michael Bowers and fiancée Courtney McCury and Kenny Lowe, all of Elizabethton; two great-granddaughters, Thea and Tegan Lowe; one sister, Judy (Shirrell) Bowers; and three brothers, Randy (Betty) Bowers, Dewey (Judy) Bowers and Willard Loveless, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive as well as her faithful loving grand-pup, “Ranger,” who she adored.
The graveside service will be conducted at noon Wednesday, April 28, in the Garland Cemetery, Bulldog Hollow Road, with Mr. Kelley Bowers speaking. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, Kenny Lowe and Michael Bowers; her son-in-law, Harold Lynn Arnold; Joel Kress and Malcom Kress, Larry Bowers and Chuckie Bowers. Honorary pallbearers will be all nephews and nieces, Tommy Campbell, Kenneth Lowe and Shirrell Bowers.

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Ruth Ann Martin Lundy, 79, of Johnson City, went home to be with her Lord on Friday morning, February 15, 2019, at Greystone Healthcare Center following a three-week battle with cancer.
Ruth spent her younger years growing up in Siam until her teens when the family moved to Johnson City. She was a graduate of Science Hill High School and went on to complete her LPN and RN, and BSN at East Tennessee State University. Ruth or "Ruth Ann" started out her career as a Candy Striper and then as an LPN at the old Johnson City Memorial Hospital. Throughout her career she taught nursing and was the Assistant Director of Nursing at The Christian Village. She worked for many years as a Psyche Nurse, starting at Watauga Mental Health and then Woodridge. She would later move to help start the Psyche Unit at Northside Hospital in Johnson City where she retired.
Ruth loved to play cards, travel and shop. In her later years she had two special pets, Cocoa and then Roxie. We have no doubt they were waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge. She was a gifted singer and song writer bringing much comfort and joy to others. She freely sang for friends, family, and church congregations. Her original songs were angelic and provided her some peace as well as others who were fortunate enough to hear them.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Sizemore Martin Sr. and Helen Roberta Shell Martin, and a brother, Thomas S. Martin Jr., of Johnson City.
She is survived by her daughter, Penny Ogletree (Paul) of Blountville; brother, Fred Martin (Diane) of Sevierville; niece, Alison Martin-Creed (Robert) of Arlington; and nephew, Alan "Lanny" Martin (Katie) of Knoxville.
The family of Ms. Lundy will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home in the Dogwood Chapel, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. at Morris-Baker in the Dogwood Chapel with Pastor Wayne Emery officiating.

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This was the day, February 27th, 2018, that the Lord had made to take Steven Douglas Whitehead home to be with his family in Heaven.

Steve went to bed on Monday night, February 26th and died peacefully during the night.

Steven was born on May 31st, 1960, to Ollie Carden Whitehead and Clarence Walter Whitehead of Carter County. They were waiting at the River Jordan for him as was his brother Clarence Walter Whitehead, Jr. and his sister, Wanda Yvonne (Bonnie) Whitehead Ritchie Gentry. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Garfield and Ethel (Lacey) Whitehead and his maternal grandparents Laney James Carden and Alice (Teague) Carden. Many other uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends were there to receive him.

He is survived by a sister Glenda Gail Whitehead McCracken formerly of Hampton, TN currently residing in Orfordville, WI; a brother-in law Leslie Lewis McCracken; niece Christina McCracken, Orfordville, WI; nephews John Joseph McCracken (Katie Jacoby) Madison, WI; Andrew Daniel Whitehead (Shanda Campbell); great-niece Kaila Zevon Whitehead of Johnson City, TN; a guardian nephew Jeffery Rutter, Oshkosh, WI; brother-in law Michael Charles Gentry of Siam as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Steven was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church. A graduate of Hampton High and ETSU, he was a professional cook all of his life, beginning his career at Gus's Greek Restaurant, Corpus Christi TX and working at CornerStone (Appalachian Christian Village) when he passed. He will be missed by many co-workers and friends.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday March 3 th 2018. A service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Michael Rich, Nathan Rankin, Arthur Kennedy, Danny Holden, Melvin Bentley and other family members and friends. Songs will be some of his favorite hymns and service by immediate family.