Catherine Worley

Catherine married Valentine Van Huss about 1789. Valentine was born on 14 Feb 1768 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina; died on 1 Mar 1857 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mathias married Lovina "Viney" Dugger on 4 Dec 1817 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lovina (daughter of William Dugger and Nancy Millard) was born on 22 Jun 1795 in Washington District (Carter County), , North Carolina, ; died on 26 Mar 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catharine married John William Heaton about 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Vaught Heaton and Mary Nancy Smith) was born on 15 Dec 1828 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Aug 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Elvira Abigail Campbell about 1850 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elvira (daughter of Daniel Campbell and Juliana Katharine Van Huss) was born on 12 Mar 1830 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Mar 1917 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was on the 1859 Collin County, Texas Tax Roll.
During the Civil War, he served as a blacksmith for Company E, 16th Texas Cavalry, .

Finley married Levica Hardin on 16 Mar 1851 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Levica (daughter of Elijah D. Hardin and Levica Stover) was born on 24 Dec 1829 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Rebecca Nead about 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca was born on 2 Jan 1834; died on 11 Sep 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Van Huss Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Elizabeth Nead about 1838. Elizabeth was born on 7 Apr 1830; died on 5 Jun 1936; was buried in Van Huss Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, February 9, 1929
THOMAS HEATON
Thomas Heaton, 82, died at his home in Valley Forge this morning at 7 o'clock. He is survived by sons, Pat and Rube, daughters, Mrs. Allen Lovelace and Mrs. Ora Scalf.
Funeral services will be held from the home of the daughter, Mrs. Lovelace, at Valley Forge, Sunday at 10 o'clock. Interment will take place at the Bowers Cemetery, the Nave Funeral Home in charge. Complete funeral arrangements were not finished this morning.
Several grandchildren and a host of friends mourn the passing of Mrs. Heaton.

Edward married Mary T. "Mollie" Bowers on 24 May 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William Christly Bowers and Rebecca DeLoach) was born on 9 Jul 1853 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Feb 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Catharine Treadway on 29 Mar 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Catharine (daughter of John Henry Treadway and Jemima N. Harden) was born on 14 Nov 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Aug 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Treadway Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Alice Louisa A. Lipford on 3 Sep 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of Felix Lipford and Litha Emeline Whaley) was born on 12 Aug 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louisa married Daniel Elbert Bowers about 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of John Leonard Bowers and Mary Cannon) was born on 15 Oct 1853 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jul 1928 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Granville married Ellen L. "Etta" Triplette on 7 Feb 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ellen (daughter of Thomas Triplett and Theodosia Carolyn Dula) was born on 30 May 1869 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Nov 1933 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, August 25, 1941
JOHN H. HEATON
John H. Heaton, age 82, died suddenly at his home, Siam, Sunday morning at 6:00 o'clock.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Siam Baptist church Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with the Rev. H. C. Hopkins officiating. Interment will be in the Lacy cemetery, at Blevins, Tenn.
Survivors: two daughters, Mrs. Warner Shell, and Mrs. John L. Heaton, Carter County; four sisters, Mrs. Rhooda[sic] Collins, Mrs. Abbie Bowers, Mrs. Rebecca Glover and Miss Nancy Heaton, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.
Pall bearers: O. F. White, Brenton Randolph, Belvic Heaton, Cecil VanHuss, Isaac Grindstaff, Stewart Edwards, Butler Hardin and Isaac Campbell.
Flower bearers will be selected from friends at the funeral.

John married Amanda Jane Lacey on 17 Jan 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amanda (daughter of Alexander Lacey and Mary Emily Bowers) was born on 18 Jan 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Oct 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lacey Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Susan Josephine Singleton about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born about 1850 in Kentucky, , , ; died in May 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Siam, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Friday, March 11, 1949
Rhoda Collins Dies, leaving 159 Direct Descendants
Mrs. Rhoda Catherine Collins, 87, died at her home on Route 1 Thursday at 12:15 a.m. after a five weeks illness. She was a member of the Siam Baptist Church. Her husband, Jackson C. Collins preceded her in death in 1928.
She is survived by two sons, J. K. Collins and G. C. Collins, both of Route 1, Elizabethton; four daughters, Mrs. Callie McKernan, and Mrs. S. B Randolph, both of Route 1, Elizabethton, Mrs. Kate Dougherty and Mrs. Lue Masters both of Erwin; 45 grandchildren and 98 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Miss Nancy Heaton or Route 1, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Siam Baptist Church with the Rev. Willis B. Allen officiating, assisted by the Rev. Johnnie Riddle and the Rev. R. C. Stockton. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery on Route 2.
Active pallbearers will be the great grandchildren, Donald, Floyd, Richard and Willard Collins, Harold Harvey, Ted Edwards, Charles Lipford and Bill Carpenter.
The great granddaughters will serve as flower bearers.
The body will be removed to the home today at 3:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 1:00 p.m. Sunday when it will taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.

Rhoda married Jackson D.C. Collins about 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jackson (son of Watson Collins and Evaline Williams) was born on 21 Sep 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was single living with her sister Rebecca and her husband Robert L. Glover in the 1930 and 1940 Sullivan County, TN censuses.

Rebecca married Robert L. Glover on 20 Mar 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of William Marion Glover and Mary Jane Collins) was born about 1878 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret E. "Maggie" Peters on 15 Apr 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jun 1941 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary Lavenia Jones on 5 Dec 1889 in Wilbarger County, , , Texas. Mary was born on 6 Mar 1870; died on 6 Jan 1929 in Wilbarger County, , , Texas; was buried in Eastview Memorial Park, , Wilbarger County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Franklin J. Rominger on 14 Sep 1871 in Collin County, , , Texas. Franklin was born in Sep 1853 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Alice "Mollie" Wright on 10 Apr 1879 in Collin County, , , Texas. Mary was born on 6 Mar 1862 in Forsyth County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Nov 1933 in Hunt County, , , Texas; was buried in Forest Park, , Hunt County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married George Horne about 1876. George was born about 1856; died before 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rose married William A. Horn about 1880. William was born about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Sarah Almedia "Sallie" Arnold about 1884. Sarah (daughter of William Blount Carter Arnold and Eviline Elizabeth C. Jones) was born on 3 Dec 1871; died on 24 Dec 1937 in Illinois, , , ; was buried in Paul Hill Cemetery, , McLean County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married George Isaac Morrell about 1877 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]

Barbara married Monroe Treadway about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Monroe (son of Jacob Brownlow Treadway and Catherine Collins) was born on 8 May 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Aug 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Van Huss Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florinda married William Hamilton Chambers on 12 Jan 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of David Turner Chambers and Nancy Catherine Grindstaff) was born on 26 Dec 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Feb 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Norah Evelyn Clark about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Norah (daughter of Thomas J. Clark and Louisa Penelope Williams) was born on 4 Apr 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Aug 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Van Huss Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Ethel Blevins about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ethel (daughter of George Washington Blevins and Rebecca Lewis) was born on 1 Feb 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Van Huss Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William Obediah Scalf about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 8 Sep 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jul 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Allen "Al" Loveless about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Allen was born about 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Rosa Geneva DeLoach on 13 Apr 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rosa (daughter of John A. DeLoach and Elizabeth F. Beck) was born on 10 Jul 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Nora Grim about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nora was born on 25 Nov 1890 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 9 Jun 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Fannie Holtzclaw about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fannie was born on 12 Dec 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elsie M. Larkin about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elsie was born on 22 0CT 1885 in Hawkins County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Etta M. Lipford about 1904. Etta (daughter of Felix Lipford and Litha Emeline Whaley) was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jul 1960 in Jefferson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Isaac Newton Campbell on 12 May 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of William J. Campbell and Martha A. Carden) was born on 25 Jul 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Feb 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Charles Blount Carte Taylor Hardin on 10 Jul 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of William Ward Hardin and Anna Jane Nave) was born on 25 Feb 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 May 1924 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Bessie Mae Ellis on 25 Oct 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie (daughter of William Rhea Ellis and Mary "Mollie" Treadway) was born in Oct 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1964 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Verti Blackburn about 1914. Verti was born about 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Grant married Maude U. Bowers on 26 Jun 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude was born in Mar 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grant married Fina Carden on 22 Feb 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fina (daughter of Ruben Jasper Carden and Mary Carrie Nave) was born about 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Granville married Sarah "Sallie" Williams about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Arthur A. Williams and Sarah Jane Buckles) was born on 8 Apr 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Feb 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blue Springs Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caledonia married John Bernard McKernan about 1900 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . John was born on 21 Jun 1978 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Oct 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Ida Mae Buck on 24 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of David E. Buck and Belle Teaster) was born on 22 Jul 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jan 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Alex Zander Masters on 1 May 1918 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Alex (son of Grant Masters and Emma Mae Capps) was born on 8 Mar 1895 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1961 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Martins Creek Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Viola married Samuel Britton Randolph on 16 Jun 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel was born on 13 Jan 1899 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Feb 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mittie Mae Hamby about 1913 in Hunt County, , , Texas. Mittie (daughter of Thomas Franklin Hamby and Etter L. Stipe) was born on 20 Dec 1897 in White County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 1973 in Hunt County, , , Texas; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Hunt County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Minnie Bell Hamby about 1920 in Hunt County, , , Texas. Minnie (daughter of Thomas Franklin Hamby and Etter L. Stipe) was born on 11 Oct 1899 in White County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jul 2000 in Hunt County, , , Texas; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Hunt County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William Alexander Treadway about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Jacob Brownlow Treadway and Catherine Collins) was born on 2 Jan 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Sep 1958; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Alfred B. Bowers about 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alfred (son of Christian B. Bowers and Sussanah Oliver) was born on 16 Feb 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Sep 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married James B. Nave on 29 Jul 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Henry Levi Nave and Hannah Luvinia "Haney" Pierce) was born on 1 Nov 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jun 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Van Huss Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chrisly married Mary Mae Nave about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of David Franklin Nave and Amanda Martishia Matheson) was born on 8 Mar 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ina Vertina White about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ina (daughter of Ezikiel Ulysseys Simpson Grant White and Frederica Dulcena "Freddie" Nave) was born on 5 Nov 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Oct 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dorothy Elane Austin. Dorothy (daughter of Norman B. Austin and Elizabeth Fox) was born on 31 Dec 1911 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Mar 1999 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Kyle Chambers, 94, Pine Hill Road, Elizabethton died Monday, September 4, 2006 in Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late William H. and Florene Vanhuss Chambers. Mr. Chambers was a homebuilder and had built over two hundred homes in the Elizabethton area. He also worked as an appraiser for Elizabethton Federal Bank where he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He was very active in the community. Mr. Chambers was a member of First Baptist Church Elizabethton where he had served as Treasurer, Trustee and Deacon. He was a great example of a Christian gentleman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a sixty year member of the American Legion Post #49, Elizabethton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Mary S. Chambers of the home and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service for Mr. Kyle Chambers will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 6, 2006 in First Baptist Church Elizabethton with Rev. Brent Seals and Rev. Bob Polk officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday following the funeral service at the church or at the residence, 605 Pine Hill Road, Elizabethton at other times. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 7, 2006 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Billy Shultz, Bill Shultz, Bruce Noles, Max Churchill, Ted Tipton and Richard Barker.

Maynard married Mary Josephine Schultz about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Harry Clay Shultz and Rose Anna "Rosanna" "Annie" McCloud) was born on 24 Feb 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Judson married Nora Kathleen Hunter about 1930. Nora was born on 27 Jan 1908 in West Virginia, , , ; died on 28 May 1971 in Forsyth County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Van Huss Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married David Carter Buckles about 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of William Creed Buckles and Eliza Catharine Williams) was born on 25 Sep 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hildred married Roy N. Peters about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of William M. Peters and Rosa L. Colbaugh) was born on 22 Oct 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brownlow married Mary Estep on 8 Jul 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William W. Estep and Carrie Turner) was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Alma E. Montgomery about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alma (daughter of William Henry Montgomery and Carrie E. Heaton) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Nellis Shell about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nellis was born on 18 FRB 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Dec 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hardin Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lola married Robert Lee Hardin on 23 Dec 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Elijah Daniel Hardin and Hassie J. Carver) was born on 23 Dec 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Aug 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hardin Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Ruby Webb, 88, 2815 Siam Road, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 16, 2007, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Webb was a native of Carter County and was the daughter of the late Allen and Rebecca Heaton Lovelace.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burton Webb; sisters, Essie Webb and Grace Lovelace; and a nephew, Willie Webb.

Mrs. Webb was a graduate of Hampton High School and Milligan College. She was a charter member of Beck Mountain Baptist Church, where she served as secretary for many years. During the summers she was a local missionary for the Watauga Baptist Association, setting up Bible Schools in Carter and Johnson Counties.

She taught at Hampton Elementary School for 2 years, and retired from Valley Forge Elementary School, where she had taught for 41 years. She loved gardening and canning, and she loved to share the results with others. She loved her church and children.

Mrs. Webb is survived by her son, Phillip Webb and his wife, Bonnie, a grandson, David Hilbert and his wife, Brandi, a granddaughter, Kimberly Hilbert, great grandchildren, Kimberly Alexis and Hallie, all of Elizabethton TN; nieces, Margie Walker, Jacksonville, FL, Janetta Webb, Elizabethton, Dorothy Ann Campbell, Buladean, NC; nephews, Dr. Steve Webb and his wife, Donna, Johnson City, James Webb, Bakersville, NC; special friends, Martin Nave, Erma Morris, Lucy and Jim Hoff, Wilma Colbaugh and Desiree Gentry, all of Elizabethton.

A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Webb will be conducted Monday, February 19, 2007, at 2:00 PM at the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Doug Ranshaw and Rev. John Perkins officiating. Music will be under the direction of her granddaughter, Kimberly Hilbert, soloist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 12:00-2:00 PM Monday, prior to the service. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers will be Dr. Steve Webb, James Webb, Claude Guinn, Kenny Webb, Terry Lovelace and Ed Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be David Hilbert, Kimberly Hilbert, Clint Webb, Anthony Webb, Hal Campbell, Chris Campbell, Edie Dykes, Steve Kyviakidis and Keith Merritt.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Angela Tanner, Christie Pohto, Jennifer Burleson, Judy Vines, Anna Deal, Debbie Stout, Julie Combs and all the staff of Adventa Hospice Services for the love and special care shown to Mrs. Webb and the family during her illness.

Ruby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stanley married Margaret Ruth Davis in 1937. Margaret was born on 17 Feb 1922 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 5 Jun 1952 in Wayne County, , , Michigan; was buried in Big Stone Gap, , Wise County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stanley married Lucille Evelyn Cox on 30 Dec 1950 in Knox County, , , Tennessee. Lucille (daughter of Ethridge Cox and Lillie Elrod) was born on 22 Mar 1927 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, June 5, 1944
JOHN EDWARD HEATON
John Edward Heaton, age 27, died en route to the hospital, Sunday morning at 7:00 o'clock.
Heaton, a member of the Siam Baptist Church, served in the U. S. Army from which he was given an honorable discharge. He had been home for the past four weeks.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Bernice Shearer Heaton; three daughters, Peggy Lou, 5 years, Jenny Mae, 3 years, Wanda Sue, 1 month old; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ruddie Heaton; two sisters, Helen and Nora Grace, all of Siam; one brother Stanley of the U. S. Army.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The body is at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Hugh Ellis Love in Jun 1968 in North Carolina, , , . Hugh was born on 12 Jul 1913; died on 31 Aug 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Nora Grace Lipford, age 81, of 128 Butler Hardin Road, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness.

She was a native of Carter County and was a daughter of the late Rhudy and Rosa Deloach Heaton. She was a member of the Siam Baptist Church and was a former employee of the J.C. Penny Co. and a homemaker. Mrs. Lipford was a 1947 graduate of Hampton High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Heaton Love, and two brothers, John Heaton and Stanley Heaton.

Survivors include her husband of forty-one years, Charles Lipford, of the home; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews including a special niece whom she raised and lived with her, Betty Lipscomb of Lexington, KY; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Bernice Roulstone of Orlando, Florida, Lucille Heaton, Jessie and Carroll Montgomery, Gary and Nancy Lipford, Jimmy and Joyce Lipford, and Gene Smith all of Elizabethton; and a special friend, Juanita Ellison, of Elizabethton.

The funeral service for Mrs. Nora Grace Lipford will be conducted at 2:00 PM. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, in the Chapel of Peace of the Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Jack Roddy and Rev. Adam Polk officiating. The eulogy will be given by Becky Raulston. The music will be under the direction of Robin Montgomery and Bill Anderson. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 11, 2008, from noon until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service in the chapel or you may call at the residence, 128 Butler Hardin Road, Elizabethton, anytime.

The committal service and entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be her nephews, Gary Lipford, Chris Lipford, Chipper Montgomery, Keith Raulston, Oran Campbell, David Smith and David McKinney. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Heaton, K.O. Gentry, Bud Farmer, Jerry Smith, Bruce Wiltshire, Earl Wayne Gentry, Harry Ford, Members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class at Siam Baptist Church and her friends at Siam Baptist Church.

A special "Thank you" is extended to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the ICU at Sycamore Shoals Hospital for all their care and love extended to the Lipford family.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Chairlift Fund at Siam Baptist Church, 2414 Siam Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Nora married Charles Edward Lipford on 17 Jun 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Jesse Felix Lipford and Gladys Rebecca Collins) was born on 3 Oct 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Dec 2014 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilma married William Carl Bowers on 12 May 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Horace Taylor Bowers and Living) was born on 27 Jan 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kenneth D. Campbell, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 08, 2018. He was born on July 10, 1937 to the late Isaac Newton Campbell and Rebecca Lillie Heaton Campbell. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Campbell Bowers, brothers, Richard Campbell and Leslie Campbell.

Kenneth was a United States Navy Veteran, having retired following 20 years of service. He loved to travel the roads with Sue visiting family, friends and making new friends. He was a skilled and gifted wood craftsman and also enjoyed golf and bowling. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 56 years, Sue D. Campbell, daughter and son-in-law, Elena Mabry and husband Robert, grandchildren, Danielle Mada and husband Adrian, Robert Mabry II and wife Britne, great grandchildren, Anabel, Kamryn, Joshua and Christopher Mabry and Adrian II, Isabella, Guillianna and Giovanni Mada, brother, Wade Campbell and wife Gladys. He is also survived by extended family, Jerry, Susan, Ryan, Nick Whitener, several nieces and nephews and many special friends.

A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer and Pastor Gwyn Anderson officiating. Special music will be provided by the Calvary Baptist Church Choir, Kenneth South and Shirley Potter. Graveside service and interment with military honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Reece Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Campbell, Michael Campbell, David Campbell, George Sampson, Nick Whitener, Ryan Whitener, Jerry Whitener. Honorary pallbearers are the Men's Sunday School Class of Calvary Baptist Church.

Joseph married Dorothy Grace Hardin about 1931 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Dorothy (daughter of George Robert Butler Hardin and Sarah Eliabeth Nave) was born on 29 Dec 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 1996 in Thomas County, , , Georgia; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alene married Kay Franklin about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kay was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Granville married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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.

Notes:

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.

Maggie married Kinch L. Carden about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kinch was born about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Corbet married Pearl Fay Campbell about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pearl was born on 7 Apr 1903 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jun 1984 in Montgomery County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Spurgeon married Bessie Pierce on 24 Dec 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born on 15 Mar 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jul 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maynard married Carma Williams about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carma (daughter of Isaac Williams and Theodocia Bowers) was born on 3 May 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Aug 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eston married Maxine C. "Maxie" Carrier on 3 May 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maxine (daughter of Joseph W. Carrier and Emma L. Williams) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Emerson Henry Gentry about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emerson (son of Newton James Gentry and Laura Alice Guinn) was born on 16 Jan 1897 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Mae (Collins) about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mae was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fay married Stewart Edwards on 6 JN 1926 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Stewart was born on 10 May 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Jesse Felix Lipford about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jesse (son of Archibald 'Arch' Lipford and Lutitia 'Tisha' Sluder) was born on 26 Jun 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Siam, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Veda married Willard Howell Morrell about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Willard (son of Chrisly Arthur Morrell and Mary Mae Nave) was born on 17 Jun 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Anna Mae Guess on 3 Oct 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Charles Albert Guess and Matilda "Tilda" Floyd) was born on 2 Feb 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1978 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Betty Jean Arnold on 20 Jun 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Betty (daughter of James B. Arnold and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Swift) was born about 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kyle married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lena married T. R. Masters about 1938 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. T. was born on 26 Jul 1901; died on 26 Mar 1962 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tinker Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Loyd married Myrtle Mae Johnson on 21 Nov 1948 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Millard Fillmore Johnson and Emma V. Hughes) was born on 2 May 1926 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 May 2011 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
ERWIN - Lorena Wilson, age 94, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County. A native of Erwin, Lorena is a daughter of the late Alexander and Rebecca Lou (Collins) Masters. She was a charter member of Chestoa Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and loved to help with activities. She loved cooking, especially making sweets, working in her flowers and having her family all together, particularly at Christmas time. Lorena loved quoting John 14:1-4. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joseph W. Wilson; grandson: Tyler Wilson; daughter, Lana Carol Foster; son-in-law, Calvin Douglas Foster; and daughter-in-law, Theresa Wilson.
Lorena Wilson has left behind to cherish her memory: Sons: Nathan Wilson and Terry Wilson and wife, Connie; grandchildren: Camille Foster, Melanie Rose and husband, Tommy, Beth Scoonover and husband Johnathan, and Ashley Peters and husband, Chris; great-grandchildren: Taylor Rose and wife, Lenzi, Trenton Rose, Timmy Rose, Caroline Scoonover, Emma Peters and Amelia Peters; and several nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Lorena Wilson in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Roger Hileman will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by Lorena’s granddaughter, Beth Scoonover. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 pm and will continue until service time on Wednesday at Valley Funeral Home. A committal service will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 3:00 pm in Evergreen Cemetery. Those attending should meet at Valley Funeral Home by 2:30 pm on Thursday to go in procession. Serving as active pallbearers will be: Chris Peters, Tommy Rose, Johnathan Scoonover, Taylor Rose, Timmy Rose and Trenton Rose.

Jeanette married Harvey Engle about 1950. Harvey was born on 8 Dec 1929 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1998 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Kathryn Randolph Hardin, 90, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 in the Hermitage Health Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel B. & Viola Collins Randolph.
She was a 1942 graduate of Elizabethton High School.
Mrs. Hardin was a homemaker who loved to cook and loved to hike. In the early seventies she and her son walked from Shady Valley to Watauga Lake on top of Iron Mountain. She was a member of Siam Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Hardin and two brothers: Vaughan & Jack Randolph.
Survivors include Two Daughters: Rosemary Trent and husband Curtiss, Maryville, Tenn. and Martha Talbert and husband John, Bristol, Va. One Son: Bobby Hardin and wife Yolanda, Elizabethton. Five Grandchildren: Robbie Talbert & Wife Leah, Charlottesville, Virginia, Dr. Joey Talbert and wife Megan, Ames, Iowa, Jamie Talbert and wife Kesha, Greensboro, NC, Michael Trent & Wife Ashley, Maryville, Tn. and Bethany Spelce and wife Alex, Knoxville. Her Great Grandchildren: Bryson & Maddie both of Charlottesville, Virginia and Audrey Kathryn Trent, Maryville.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Roddy and Mr. Curtis Trent officiating. Interment will follow in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons & Great Grandsons.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Hardin to the Siam Baptist Church, 2414 Siam Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643.
The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Staff of Hermitage Health Center for the excellent care our mother received.

Katheryn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Jane Randolph Bennett, age 89, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Jane was born in Elizabethton to the late S.B. and Viola Collins Randolph. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dayton Grant Bennett; two brothers, Jack Randolph and Vaughn Randolph; and one sister, Kathryn Hardin.

Jane retired as an aide for the Carter County School System and was a member of Siam Baptist Church. She loved to work in the garden, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jane also enjoyed her time at church and was very active in the church.

Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Judy Hyder and husband Joe, of Elizabethton; two sons, David Bennett and wife Kathy, of Elizabethton and Dale Bennett and wife Sharon, of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Jill Lewis and husband Brett, Robin LaPorte and husband Drew, Ashton Bennett, Kelsey Bennett and Abby Bennett; four great grandchildren, Taylor Bowers, Callie Lewis, Myles Lewis and Cooper LaPorte; and one brother, Jerome Randolph and wife Betty, of Orlando, FL. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Jane Randolph Bennett will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Jack Roddy, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Bill Anderson. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday.

The committal and entombment will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Monday, September 16, 2019 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be the Deacons of Siam Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Farmer, Donnie Hall, K.O. Gentry and Carroll Montgomery.

Callie married Dayton Grant Bennett on 23 Sep 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dayton (son of Malley Bennett and Lillie Arnett) was born on 27 Feb 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jan 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leila married Roby Dewitt May on 16 Aug 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roby (son of Riley A. May and Louisa Jane Barlow) was born on 12 Aug 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 17 Jun 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Vera E. Cole on 6 Nov 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Vera (daughter of Andrew J. Cole and Cora E Parker) was born in Nov 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eva married Thomas R. L. Grindstaff on 17 May 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of David Grindstaff and Della May Taylor) was born on 12 Mar 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Carl M. Bowers, 92, 577 Highway 91, Elizabethton, died Friday, July 28, 2006, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and the son of the late A.B. and Bertha Morrell Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lela May and Brown Grindstaff, and a brother, Earl Bowers.

Mr. Bowers attended First United Methodist Church. He was a retired flight instructor with Appalachian Flying Service at the Tri-Cities Regional Airport with over 20,000 flight hours and was also an FAA Examiner. He was a veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He flew in both the European and Asian theatres.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Ritchie Bowers, of the home, a daughter and son-in-law, Carla Bowers Cox and Bob Cox, a granddaughter and spouse, Tiffany and Scott Gardner, and two great-grandchildren, Madison and Johnathon Gardner, all of Knoxville.

The funeral service for Mr. Bowers will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 31, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Buford Hankins officiating. Music will be under the direction of Scott Reynolds. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, at Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Tennessee National Guard. Active Military pallbearers will also be provided by the
Tennessee National Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Joseph May, Dr. Floyd Earl May, Dr. Stephen May, Dr. David May, Sam Ritchie, Randy Musick, Kenneth Mann, Kenneth Norton, Lewis Bowers, Ray Townsend, Kenneth Williams, Gary Williams, Earl Grindstaff, Bill McGhee and Jerry Hayes. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, prior to
the service, and at the residence at anytime. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pearl Bowers Family Cemetery Fund, c/o Fane or Ernest Bowers, 104 Pearl Bowers Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643 or to the Carter County Emergency and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 682, Elizabethton, TN 37644.

Carl married Kathleen Ritchie about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kathleen (daughter of David Elbert Ritchie and Ruth Belle Murray) was born on 26 Jul 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Nov 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Golden married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Veda McKernan about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Veda (daughter of John Bernard McKernan and Caledonia Josephine Collins) was born on 22 Jun 1909 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Nov 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mack married Cecelia Ray Depew on 3 Aug 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cecelia (daughter of Ralph Stuart Depew and Nancy Alma Brumit) was born on 22 Aug 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Dec 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BEDFORD, Texas — Frederick Earl VanHuss, a resident of Bedford for 32 years, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at the age of 72. Fred graduated from Tri- State College with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked in that field for over 40 years. He served in Germany during the later years of the Korean war and was awarded marksmanship awards. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Hazel R. VanHuss. Survivors include his children, Debbie Long, Patty Suarez, Donna Wrachford and Rick VanHuss, all of Arlington, and Steve VanHuss, Seattle, Wash. Eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Services will be held in Tennessee.

Frederick married Hazel Stephens about 1954. Hazel (daughter of William Warren Stephens and Celia Belle Teague) was born on 26 Nov 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Mar 2004 in Tarrant County, , , Texas; was buried in Stephens Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Worley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gerald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Virginia L. Pinckard, 94, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Brownlow and Mary Estep Scalf. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Pinckard, and a sister, Frances Lewis.
Virginia attended Steed College and was employed at Beaunit Fibers as a secretary for 34 years. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, David Pinckard, Elizabethton; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Jim Cornett, Jefferson City; three granddaughters and their husbands, Angie and Adam Bradley, Johnson City, Kristi and John Hommell, Kingsport, and Regina and Bill Nutter, Nashville; and five great-grandchildren, Blake Bradley, Lauren Hommell, Shelby and Will Nutter and Alex Phillips.
A Celebration of Life Service for Virginia L. Pinckard will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at her residence, 703 N. Main Street, Elizabethton, Apartment #3, with the Rev. Raymond Amos officiating. Private disposition of cremains will be at a later date.

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DANDRIDGE - Paul Scalf, 78, Dandridge, Tennessee, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at the residence of his daughter Sonia Jeanice Banner, Hampton after an eight month illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Roy Scalf & Alma Montgomery Scalf Banner. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. He had owned and operated Scalf's Wholesale Bait in Dandridge for thirty years. Paul was a member of Hampton Masonic Lodge # 750, Scottish rite and Shriner. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, Hampton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years: Joan Shaw Scalf, a granddaughter: Rachel Ann Scalf, a daughter-in-law: Genia Scalf, one sister: Marie Bussink, and four brothers: Hampy, Jimmy, Pat & Glenn Scalf.

Survivors in addition to his daughter Sonia include two sons: Anthony Scalf, Hampton and Wesley Scalf, Dandridge. His Grandchildren: Linda Clawson, John Paul Scalf, both of Hampton, Joy Truman, Charlie Scalf both of Jonesborough, Jason Scalf , Jesse Scalf, Dandridge. His great grandchildren: Rachel Nelson, Ayden Scalf, Patsy Ann Scalf, Billie Jean Scalf all of Hampton, Jakob Smelcer, Harlee Truman both of Jonesborough, Jason Scalf II, Anzley Scalf, Paislee Scalf all of Dandridge. His Sisters: Lorraine Campbell, Elizabethton and Jean Potter of Maryland. Several nieces & nephews. His special friends: Sam & Barbara Grindstaff.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2017 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiation Interment will follow in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Jimmy Scalf, Kevin Scalf, Michael Scalf, Josh Shankle, Robert Clawson, Mike Wallen, Joe Waycaster and Eddie Julian. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Johnny Bradshaw, Clifford Gobble and John Wallen.

Notes:

Steven Glen Scalf Sr., 74, of Roan Mountain, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016, at his home.
Mr. Scalf was a native of Carter County, Tenn. He was a graduate of Hampton High School and was a plumber.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Scalf, and his mother, Alma Montgomery Scalf Banner, both of Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hempy Joe Scalf, Pat Scalf and Jimmy Scalf, and a sister, Marie Bussink.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Scalf; two sons, Chris Scalf and Steven Scalf Jr., both of Maryland; a step-daughter, Dawn L. Kennedy of Florida; three grandchildren, Justin, Brian and Olivia Scalf, all of Maryland; and two step-grandchildren, Breyana and Brooklyn Kennedy of Florida. He is also survived by two sisters, Jean Potter of Maryland and Lorraine Campbell of Tennessee; a brother, Paul Scalf of Tennessee; a special nephew, Michael Scalf; and two special friends, Shirley Cornett and Frank Highsmith, both of Tennessee. He will be especially missed by his furry baby, cat Shadow Scalf.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. The family will begin receiving friends at 2 p.m. The graveside service and interment will follow the service at Clarktown Cemetery in Roan Mountain.

Notes:

Kenneth Vaughn Hardin, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness.
Mr. Hardin worked at Holston Defense from November of 1961 to September 1997 with 30 years of perfect attendance. He was a fast pitch softball pitcher from the early 1960's through the 1970's for several teams.
Mr. Hardin and his wife owned and operated their family business, Ken's Fashions, for many years. He was a member of Siam Baptist Church but attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church. He was known as "Pappaw" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved so much.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce E. Bullock Hardin; parents, Robert and Bertie Hardin; daughter, Lisa Ellen Hardin; and granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth Holly.
He is survived by his children, Sharon Edwards and her husband, Gary, Kenny Hardin and his wife, Tammy, and Angie Holly and her husband, Billy; brother, Ira Dean Hardin; step-brother, R.L. Gobble; grandchildren, Stephanie Garland and her husband, Timmy, Korey Hardin, Bethany Ingram and her husband, Alex, and Lucas Holly; great-grandchildren, Colby Garland and Cambrie Ingram; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mr. Hardin will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Lynn Valley Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until the service hour. Graveside services will be conducted following the service in the Hardin Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Korey Hardin, Lucas Holly, Colby Garland, Timmy Garland, Alex Ingram, Dennis Scalf, Tommy Scalf and Ronald Scalf. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Lynn Valley Baptist Church, retired employees of Holston Defense, and his softball teammates from the '60s and '70s. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Caris Hospice, Hermitage Health Center, Rev. Dennis Wilson, Dr. Vivian Clark and Ann Deal, Lynn Valley Baptist Church, John Allen, Ron and Peggy Scalf, and special caregivers, Ina Roark, Dennis Nichols and Kelly Whisenhunt.

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Buried:
Jana Denise Heaton Rasnick, 66, Elizabethton, transitioned from this earthly shell to a new body in the presence of our Lord on November 2, 2021. She was born August 20, 1955 in Pittsburg, Pa., to the late Stanley Heaton and Lucille Cox Heaton.
A Yankee by birth and Southern by the Grace of God! Jana embodied a big heart, a brilliant mind, as well as being a true beauty inside and out! She could gut a deer, ride a horse, shoot a rifle without a hair out of place or a smudge on her frock! Just like her mother… she was an amazing lady!
Audaciously stubborn and always loyal she could make you laugh or take you out with a simple look. Her laugh was contagious and like none other.
She had a fierce love for her family… protecting them like a mama bear. And oh how she loved her grand-babies! Her second love aside from her family was football! She was forever a Cyclone at heart…I’m sure she’s cheering on the Vols from above!
In addition to her parents, she was reunited with her brother, Dennis Heaton, as they waited for her in heaven.
Her family left here that will miss her every day: her loving husband of 43 years, Bobby Rasnick; Children: Jennifer Buck and husband Eric; Matthew Rasnick; Stephanie Rasnick Hopton and Brad; Kristen Rasnick Jones and Mike; sisters: Betty Lipscomb; Deborah Timko and Barry; loads of sister and brothers-in-law and oodles of kith and kin. Grandchildren: Jaryn Gouge, Levi Buck, Logan Buck; Easton Rasnick and Sawyer Rasnick; Carley Hopton, Ansley Hopton, Braden Hopton; Bethany Hyatt and Ethan Hyatt. A special niece: Ammi Hepler. A dear friend: Trish Graybeal.
There will be a private family graveside service for Jana this Sunday, November 7, at Happy Valley Memorial Park officiated by Don Hamilton. Active pallbearers will be Eric Buck, Matthew Rasnick, Jaryn Gouge, Tucker Shoun, Bucky Harris and David Yates. A celebration of her life will be announced at a later time. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of services.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and doctors in the ICU at Greeneville Community Hospital East for the exceptional care and compassion given to Jana and her family.

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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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Killed in action during WWII.
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Regiment: 47th Infantry Regiment
Division – Transport: 9th Infantry Division

Status: KIA
Place of death: Saarlautern, Germany
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Margaret Ann Pierce Deloach, 78, Elizabethton passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at her residence.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Spurgeon & Bessie Pierce Collins. Margaret was a graduate of Unaka High School. Prior to her retirement she worked at Pharmaseal & Kennametal. She was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church. Margaret was a Charter Member of the Carter County Car Club and was a member of the East Tennessee Rebel Thunderbird Club. She was an avid Lady Vol Basketball fan and enjoyed the Saturday night cruise in.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dewey & Floyd Collins; a sister, Virginia Collins; and a nephew, Timmy Collins.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Luther Deloach; a daughter, Angelia Deloach; a grandson, Mackenzie Hazelwood, a granddaughter, Makayla Hazelwood; a god-daughter, Veronica Cole; a brother, Jack Collins and wife Glenda; two sisters, Wilma Nave and husband Ronnie and Margie Lewis and husband C.H.; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rusty Verran officiating. Music will be provided by Letha Grindstaff.

Entombment Service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2016, in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park with music provided by Freida Winters, Harpist. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, will be: Jeff Fuller, Frederick Williams, Bruce Killian, Rick Winters, Tim Winters, Rick Norris and Randy Norris. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bob Collins, Kenneth Sheffield, Michael Sheffield, Buddy Norris, Jack Foster, Glen Creasey, members of the Carter County Car Club, members of the East Tennessee Rebel Thunderbird Club and her neighbors.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to her care giver, Patricia Johnson; her best friend for 53 years, Frieda Winters; her special friends: Pauline White, Carolyn Coker, Geneva Norris and the staff of Amedisys Home Health especially Lance & Andy.

Margaret married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Virginia Collins - ELIZABETHTON

ELIZABETHTON — Virginia Elizabeth Collins, 66, 172, Sunrise Drive, Elizabethton, died Friday, June 24, 2005, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

A native of Carter County she was the daughter of the late Sprugeon and Bessie Pierce Collins. Ms. Collins worked at Harrison Shoe Store for many years. She was a member of Nidiffer Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and Dewey Collins; and one sister, Geraldine Collins.

Survivors include three sisters and brothers-in-law, Margie and Clyde Lewis, Wilma and Ronnie Nave and Margaret Ann and Luther Deloach; One brother and sister-in-law, Billy Jack and Glenda Collins. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joey Manis and Rev. Roger Mathes officiating. Graveside and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Lee Gay, Bobby Collins, Jeff Hermmann, Teddy Collins Jason Shaw and Roger Shaw. Honorary Pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral chapel. Family and Friends will assemble at the funeral chapel at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery. Friends may call at the residence at any time.

Burnia married Roy Pierce on 31 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of Donley I. Pierce and Callie Nidiffer) was born on 22 Mar 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Mar 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Willard G. "Billy" Collins, 85, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness.

He was the son of the late Maynard and Carmie Collins and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Collins.

Mr. Collins was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Army. He was a former employee of Bemberg, North American Rayon Corporation and was retired from American Water Heater. He was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church. Mr. Collins enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved baseball.

He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie Collins and his wife, Tami, Bobby L. Collins and his wife, Connie; two granddaughters, Jacquelyn Collins, Macy Collins; two great-granddaughters, Logan Collins, Katlyn Becht; a great-grandson, Tyler Dugger; five grandsons, Davey Collins, Dustin Collins and his wife, Lindsey, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins and Bud Hicks; five sisters, Betty Edwards and her husband, Andy, Novella Heaton, Lola Bowers, Burnie Pierce, all of Elizabethton, Myrtle (Tootsie) Gilliam and her husband, Ken, Harriman, TN; three brothers, Arthur Collins, Luther Collins, Bobby D. Collins, all of Elizabethton; a special friend, Loretta Wilson and her children, Lisa Wilson, Tammy Carpenter, Steven Wilson, all of Elizabethton; other special friends, Brittany, Nikki, Arie and Heather. Seven nieces, four nephews, and the mother of his children, Lucille Ownby, Elizabethton, also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Collins will be conducted on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bobby Stout and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be under the direction of the New Liberty Baptist Church Quartet.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Connie Collins, 324 Pine Hill Road, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 2:00 PM in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jackie Collins, Bobby Lynn Collins, Davey Collins, Dustin Collins, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins, Bud Hicks and Joseph Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Hardin, Thurman Caldwell, Doug Tolley, Andy White, Van Fair, Jess Fair, Joe Carpenter and Rick Williams. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #49. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 PM Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff at Hermitage Health Care Center and the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital for all the love and care shown to Mr. Collins and the family.

Willard married Lucille Guinn about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lucille (daughter of Claude C. Guinn and Rachel Puckett) was born on 16 Nov 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Mar 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Earl Ray Collins, 79, 167 Sunrise Drive, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, January 30, 2010, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Maynard R. and Carma Williams Collins. Mr. Collins was a retired employee of Mapes Piano String Company after 50 years of service. He was an active member of Hunter United Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Legion and the Unaka Rod & Gun Club. His hobbies were woodworking, gardening and bird watching. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his wife of fifty six years: Kathryn Nidiffer Collins. Five Sisters: Bernie Pierce, Lola Bowers, Novella Heaton and Betty Edwards and husband Andy all of Elizabethton and Myrtle Gillian and husband Ken, Kingston, Tenn. Four Brothers: Willard, Arthur, Luther and Bob Collins, all of Elizabethton. Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Jay & Katie Nidiffer, Jack & Joann Perkins, and Link & Carolyn Nidiffer of Elizabethton. Special cousin: Jan Showalter of Johnson City. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hunter United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Mathess officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by David Estep, Pianist, Marilyn Bowers, Organist and Katrina Nidiffer, Soloist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday will be: C. H. Taylor, Lee Gay, Bill Cline, Emerson Smith, Dean Boone, Paul Waters, Chris Guy, Jimmy Bowling and Clarence Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be: Tony Bowers, Roger Hamm, Dwight Reece, Charlie Jones, Hugh Buckles and his church family. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion & Tn. National Guard. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

Earl married Kathryn Nidiffer about 1952. Kathryn (daughter of Andrew J. Nidiffer and Josephine N. Nave) was born about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jul 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - On Monday, December 23, 2019, Lola Bowers, age 84, of Elizabethton, Tennessee entered home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Lola was born on March 8, 1935 to the late Maynard and Carma Collins. She spent most of her career working at Citizen's Bank where she met and became friends with many in the community. She was a devoted member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and loved her church family very much. Lola was married to the late John F. Bowers. They spent their lives together making wonderful memories by traveling the country, camping and taking care of each other.

Many that knew Lola affectionately called her "Dodo". She was a caring and fun loving sister, aunt and friend. Dodo wanted those around her to love Jesus Christ, be happy and live life to the fullest.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sisters, Burna Pierce, Myrtle Gilliam and Novella Heaton; and her brothers, Earl Collins, Arthur Collins and Willard Collins.

She is survived by her sister, Betty Edwards; two brothers, Bob Collins and Luther Collins; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sue and Lloyd Lowe and brother-in-law, Ken Gilliam.

A service to celebrate the life of Lola Bowers will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Doug Hinshaw, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday or at the home of Lola Bowers at other times.

The graveside service will follow in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery with Reverend Doug Hinshaw, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her Caldwell Springs Church family, those who visited during her illness and the employees who worked with her at Citizens Bank.

The family would like to especially thank Scarlett Murphy, Dawn Simpson, Caris Hospice, Dr. Vivian Clark and all of the others who care for Lola during her illness.

Lola married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Novella C. Heaton, age 82, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Hermitage Health Care Center following an extended illness.

She was a daughter of the late Maynard and Carma Williams Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Command Sgt. Major Samuel Heaton, Jr. U.S. Army Retired, two sisters, Burnia Pierce and Myrtle Gilliam and three brothers, Authur Collins, Willard "Billy" Collins and Earl R. Collins.

Novella retired as an aide from Unaka Elementary School. She was a spunky military wife and a wonderful Christian mother and grandmother. She was a member of Nidiffer Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where she sang in the quartet. Novella enjoyed sewing and making quilts and spending time with her family. She was known for treating people well and with respect.

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Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Sandra Huskins and husband, Curtis of Elizabethton; Patricia Kuykendoll and husband, Mike of Powder Springs, GA; a son, Steve Heaton of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Brent Huskins and wife Amy and Lacey Wolfe and husband Dustin all of Elizabethton; Hollie Guinn and husband, Ryan and Chelsie Harvey and husband, Eric, all of Georgia; two great-granddaughters, Hayley Huskins and Lily Huskins both of Elizabethton; two sisters Lola Bowers and Betty Edwards and husband, Andy, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Luther Collins and Bobby Collins, both of Elizabethton; a brother-in-law, Ken Gilliam of Kingston, TN; and several nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate the life of Novella C. Heaton will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Nick Colbaugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Hugh Buckles, Dallas Williams, Rodney Campbell, Bill Hamilton and Con Nave.

Novella married Samuel J. Heaton, Jr. on 23 Jun 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Samuel Jesse Heaton and Martha Jayne Tester) was born on 15 Nov 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 4 May 1975 in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Myrtle G. Collins Gilliam was born on January 6, 1945 in Elizabethton, Tenn.
Myrtle, 73, passed this world into the waiting arms of Jesus on June 11, 2018. She will fondly be remembered as a loving wife, wonderful mother, doting grandmother and faithful sister and friend.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, Maynard and Carma Collins; brothers, Willard, Earl and Arthur Collins; and sister, Bernice Pierce.
Myrtle is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ken Gilliam; her daughters, Melissa (David) Lane and Jennifer (Jamie) Raymer; and six grandchildren, Dawson and Kailey Lane, Colby, Corey, Mackenzie and Brodie Raymer. Surviving also are her brothers, Bob and Luther Collins, and sisters, Betty (Andy) Edwards, Lola Bowers and Novella Heaton, all of Elizabethton, Tenn. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Marjorie (Jim) Blalock and Carolyn (Jeff) Hamilton, and brother-in-law, Ron (Sue) Gilliam, all of Gate City, Va. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Myrtle lived primarily in Elizabethton until 1984 when she relocated to Roane County with her family. Her first job was working for the FBI in Washington, DC. Later she went to work for Great Lakes Research in Elizabethton where she met Ken, the love of her life. While in Roane County she worked for Linda Raby, CPA and finished her career with Daniels, Uselton and Clay, CPA in Kingston. She retired in 2011.
Myrtle was a member of Young's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kingston. The family expresses appreciation for the support of Pastor Rev. Dale Watson and the members of Young's Chapel. The family also gives thanks to Helen Lane for the many hours she sat with Myrtle during her illness and for caring love given by her dear friend, June Wilson. The family also appreciates the support from neighbors and friends for all they have done.
Finally, the family wishes to acknowledge the nurses and staff with Covenant Hospice for the compassionate care they provided during the last difficult days. Also, the family is appreciative for the care and help furnished by friend and family physician, Dr. Rodney McMillin.
The family will celebrate the life of Myrtle Gilliam by receiving of friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Fraker Funeral Home in Kingston. The service will follow at 5 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Dale Watson presiding with interment following the service at Lawnville Cemetery.

Myrtle married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thelma married Harley B. Taylor on 6 Jun 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harley was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Don J. Collins, 85, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at his home.

He was the son of the late Eston C. and Maxie C. Carrier Collins and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Mickey Charles Richardson and Serena Carol Richardson; and two brothers, Jerry Collins and Gary Kyle Collins.

Mr. Collins was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II. He was a retiree of North American Rayon Corporation following forty-three years of service.

He loved to garden, hunt and spending time with his family to whom he was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was a fan of the Lady Vols and the Atlanta Braves.

He was a member of the Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Martha Omega Joines Collins, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Dr. James L. Richardson, Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Donnie Richardson and his wife, Brenna, Chris Richardson and his wife, Shea, Charice Richardson, all of Elizabethton; two great-grandchildren, McKenna Richardson, Stephen Richardson, both of Elizabethton; a great-great granddaughter, Jordon Hillman, Johnson City; three sisters, Thelma Taylor, Lyndal Lowe and Phyllis Davis, all of Elizabethton; a brother and sister-in-law, Mack and June Collins, Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Darlene Collins, Johnson City; and Tyler Salo, whom he treated like a grandson; one uncle and aunt, Gray and Norma Carriger, Kingsport. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Collins was blessed with two special friends, Leonard Lewis and Harold McQueen.

The funeral service for Mr. Collins will be conducted on Thursday, May 10th, at 8:00 PM with Rev. Bill Greer and Dr. James Richardson officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM prior to the service or at the home, 108 Bill Lewis Road, Elizabethton, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Friday, May 11th, at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park with military honors to be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Keith Williams, Eddie Lewis, Rick Collins, Wayne Davis, Kevin Collins, Sherrill Perry, Mike Lowe and Sherrill Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Garland, J.C. Robinson, Clyde Tester, Vince Tester, Johnny Joines, Terry Tester, Ronnie Tester, Terry Collins, Raymond Perry, Richard Dunnigan, Tim Clemons, Jim Thomas, Earl Dykes, Ronnie Keller, Roy Richardson, Johnny Wilson, Herman Hodge, Lawrence Hodge, Roger Lewis, B.J. Colbaugh, Robert Calloway, Dr. Joe May, Eric Davis, Eddie Williams, Rick Williams and Larry Grindstaff. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Mr. Collins' caregivers: Sandra Ward, Lora Livingston, Anna Hensley, Carolyn Honeycutt, and to Mountain States Hospice for all the love and care shown to the Collins family. The family would also like to thank the Headed Home Singers for coming to the home to sing for Mr. Collins.

Donald married Martha Omega Joines about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Belva Arlis "B. A." Joines and Effie Crawford) was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Apr 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gary Collins - ELIZABETHTON

ELIZABETHTON — Gary Kyle Collins, age 73, of 114 Abe Lincoln Court, Elizabethton, died Sunday, September 14, 2003, at his residence following a brief illness.

He was a native of Carter County and was the son of the late Eston C. and Maxie Carrier Collins.

Mr. Collins was retired from the Elizabethton Electric System after 42 years of service, was a lifetime member of the Carter County Rescue Squad, and presently served as the Carter County Coroner.

He was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church and a former Deacon and Treasurer. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Collins.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Stout Collins, of the home; a daughter, Kay Collins, Johnson City; a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Vicki Collins, Johnson City; one granddaughter, Seidena Nidiffer, Johnson City; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Thelma Taylor, Lyndal and Charlie Lowe, and Phyllis Davis, all of Elizabethton; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Don and Omega Collins, Mack and June Collins, and Helen Collins, also all of Elizabethton; a special uncle, Gray Carrier, Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Gary Kyle Collins will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2003, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Dr. James Richardson and Dr. Dennis Deese officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Stephen Harris and Sue Bowers. The committal and entombment service for Mr. Collins will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Eric Eggers officiating.

Active pallbearers will be: Mike Merritt, Darrell Nave, Shawn Horton, Archie Clawson, Bill Lyons, Don Ratcliff, Lowell Garrison, Sam Geiser and J.D. Phillips. Honorary pallbearers are Lifetime and Active Members of the Carter County Rescue Squad, employees and retirees of the Elizabethton Electric System, employees of the Carter County Sheriff's Department and the Elizabethton Police Department, and men of Hunter First Baptist Church. Those who plan to attend the committal service are requested to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Collins be to the Carter County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 682, Elizabethton, TN 37643 or the American Cancer Society, c/o of Helen Wilson, 209 S. Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643. The family will receive friends in the chapel of the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday. Friends may also call at Mr. Collins' residence at any time. Online e-mail condolences may be sent through our website at www.Tetrickfuneralhome.com.

Gary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jerry married Helen M. Herman about 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Helen (daughter of Alton Herman and Maude Lyons) was born about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 May 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Maxwell “Mack” Collins, age 85, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 18, 2021 unexpectedly of Covid Pneumonia at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Mack was born in Elizabethton to the late Eston “Red” Collins and Maxie Carrier Collins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry Collins, Gary Collins and Donald Collins; one sister, Thelma Collins Taylor; and his father and mother-in-law, Clate and Maggie Oliver.

Mack retired as a brick mason and was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church. In his earlier years he enjoyed playing baseball and softball. Mack also loved to garden and can, and loved to give vegetables to his family and friends. He also enjoyed hanging out at “The Barn” with the barn gang.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 59 years, June Oliver Collins, of the home; his daughter, April Collins of Telford, TN; two precious sisters, Lyndal Lowe and Phyllis Davis, both of Elizabethton and two “adopted daughters”, Gayle White and Sarah White, both of Telford, TN. A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive, as well as “the barn gang”.

A celebration graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 24, 2021 in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery with Dr. James Richardson officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the Barn Gang, Raymond Williams, his great nephew- Charles Davis.

Maxwell married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lyndal Yvonne Collins Lowe, age 82, 110 Robinson Lane, entered into the presence of God on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church her entire life and was blessed to serve as choir director for many years. Her love of music was her gift. She served in many capacities at the church from VBS to Golden Group. She enjoyed singing and leading the choir and was even known to twist a few arms to get the choir filled. She enjoyed canning and caring for her flowers and rose bushes. She loved her family with all her heart and it showed: from Christmas sing-alongs, to birthday parties for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, to organizing showers and directing weddings for family members. She was ever present in the lives of her family and friends and her passing will leave an unfillable void. Lyndal worked at Levi Strauss & Co. for 18 years as a supervisor. She began working for Southeastern Apparel Finishing in 1990 as a quality manager. In 1994 she was honored by Levi Strauss & Co. with the highest award they offer. She was presented the 1994 Daniel E. Koshland award for outstanding contributions to the Levi Strauss & Company “Personal Pair” program.

Lyndal was born on April 3,1940 to Eston & Maxie Carrier Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 47 years, Charles Lowe, brothers Donald Collins, Gary Collins, Jerry Collins, Mack Collins and sister Thelma Collins Taylor, special cousins, Shelby Williams and Joy Dean Babb. Survivors include her loving daughters Donna (Wayne) Davis, Knoxville and Dawn Lowe, Elizabethton, beautiful granddaughters, Hollie (Scott) Arnold and Brooke Meza, Knoxville, grandson-in-law Wilber Meza, Knoxville. Precious great grandchildren Bailey Lauren Arnold, Davis Cole Arnold, Breyden Alexander Meza and Levi Charles Meza, Knoxville, sister Phyllis Davis, special cousin, Diana Blevins, and very special friend, Donald Campbell. Several nieces and nephews who were dear to her heart also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Lyndal Lowe will be held at Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church on Sunday, September 11th with visitation from 5:00-7:00 and service at 7:00 pm. Son-in-law, Pastor Wayne Davis, along with Rev. Bill Greer and Pastor Rodney Deyton officiating. Ted Puckett will be in charge of the music accompanied by the church choir. Family and friends will meet on Monday, September 12th at 10:45 for an interment service at 11:00 am at Happy Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church.

Active pallbearers will be Scott Arnold, Wilber Meza, Donnie Richardson, Robert Calloway, Larry Grindstaff and Raymond (Red) Perry. Honorary pallbearers include Cole Arnold, Breyden Meza, Levi Meza, James Richardson, Sherrill Perry, Noah Rash and her church family.

A special thank you to her caregivers who she loved dearly: Judy Richardson (niece), Dremma Garland (niece), Renee Rash, Judy Calloway and Karen Berry. Also a special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and Nurse Megan for the excellent care she received.

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James Bbby Gentry, 88, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at his residence. He was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Emerson and Minnie Collins Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Gentry.
Mr. Gentry was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Men's I Sunday School Class. He retired from Snap-On Tools.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Leona Canter Gentry; a son, Charles Michael Gentry; a daughter, Shelia Gentry; a grandson, Andrew and wife Danielle Birchfield; one great-grandson, Cooper Wayne Birchfield; two brothers, A.E. "Kayo" Gentry and wife Betty and Cameron "Buck" Gentry and wife Janice, all of Elizabethton; and two sisters, Nellene Crow of Johnson City and Chestine Larimer of Erwin. Several nephews and nieces also survive.
The family will gather for a private graveside service with Reverend Mark Grubb officiating. Active pallbearers will be his grandson, Andrew Birchfield, and his nephews, Earl Wayne Gentry, Royce Gentry, Noel Gentry, Curtis Gentry and David Gentry. Honorary pallbearer will be his great-grandson, Cooper Wayne Birchfield.

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Robert E. "Gene" Edwards, 85, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Stewart and Faye Collins Edwards.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II and also the Korean Conflict.
Prior to his retirement he worked at North American Rayon Corporation and construction at Tennessee Eastman. For a period of time he taught Welding with the Adult Vocational Program at Science Hill High School.
He attended Siam Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Emogene Hayes Edwards, December 24, 2005 and a brother: Ted Edwards.
Gene was an avid Vol fan.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Cindy & David Jenkins and Lisa & Gary Jenkins all of Elizabethton. Five grandchildren: Nathan Jenkins, Lance Jenkins and wife Carrie, Joseph Jenkins, Logan Jenkins and Jessica White and husband Brad. Five great-grandchildren. One brother and sister-in-law: Tommy Edwards and wife Earlene, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews. A special aunt: Milan Herman, Elizabethton.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Roddy officiating.
Graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music under the direction of Mr. Bill Anderson, "Singing for the Savior" and Miranda Anderson.
Active pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday will be: Rick Arnold, Phillip Campbell, Charles Edwards, Mike Edwards, Gary Edwards, Johnny Edwards, Paul Herman and Chris Cornett.
Honorary pallbearers will be his special friends and neighbors.
The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Emergency Room staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital and the Heart Critical Care Unit, Johnson City Medical Center. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion.
To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Edwards to the Siam Baptist Church, 2414 Siam Road, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at his residence or the residences of his daughters.
Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery.

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Tommy Gerald Edwards, 84, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Stewart and Faye Collins Edwards.
In earlier years, Tommy was employed as a machinist at the Raytheon Corporation and retired as an over the road truck driver with Richard Diehl. He was a member of Siam Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and Robert Gene Edwards.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Earlene Bales Edwards; four children, Michael and wife Teresa Edwards, Lexington, S.C., Gary and wife Sharon Edwards, Linda and husband Rick Arnold and Lois Hylton, all of Elizabethton; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Milon Herman; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Tommy Gerald Edwards will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, August 3, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Roddy and the Rev. Ricky Lack officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Bill Anderson. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Chris Edwards, Jason Hylton, Neyland Sluder, Colby Garland, Timmy Garland, Steve Alexander, John Harmon and David Helton.

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Mr. Charles E. Lipford, 86, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.
He was the son of the late Jesse and Gladys Collins Lipford and was born in Carter County.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-one years, Nora Grace Heaton Lipford on November 8, 2008; and a sister, Jo Lipford Smith.
Mr. Lipford was a graduate of Hampton High School, served in the United States Air Force as a radar technician during the Korean War, and graduated from East Tennessee State Teachers College. He taught algebra at Elizabethton High School and retired in 1987 after thirty years of service and was the first teacher in the Elizabethton City School System to be inducted into the Imagination Library Teacher's Hall of Fame.
He was a member of Siam Baptist Church where he served the church as a trustee. Mr. Lipford was an avid fan of both football and basketball at Elizabethton High School and attended most every home game. His hobbies included woodworking, reading and photography and he loved spending time in these activities. He also loved to keep in touch with his friends and former students using social media.
He is survived by a sister, Jessie Montgomery and her husband, Carroll, Elizabethton; two brothers, Gary "Butch" Lipford and his wife, Nancy, Elizabethton; Jimmy Lipford, Elizabethton; his nieces and nephews, Janie McKinney, David Smith, Pat Yelton, Pam Campbell, Becky Raulston, Chipper Montgomery, Gary A. Lipford, Mike Lipford, Chris Lipford, Jaime Lipford, Betty Lipscomb; a sister-in-law, Lucille Heaton and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Lipford will be conducted on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Jack Roddy and Rev. Jacob Guinn officiating. His niece, Becky Raulston, will deliver the eulogy. Music will be under the direction of Robin Montgomery and Bill Anderson.
The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday prior to the service or at his home at other times.
A Committal and Entombment service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Mike Lipford, Gary Lipford, Chris Lipford, Chipper Montgomery, Keith Raulston, Oran Campbell, David Smith, and Rick "Doc" McKinney.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kayo Gentry, Earl Wayne Gentry, Bruce Wiltshire, Buddy Farmer, Jerry Smith, Sonny Hunt, Bill Gentry, and the members of the Farmers Market Sunday School Class.

Charles married Nora Grace Heaton on 17 Jun 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of Elijah Hicks "Rhudy" Heaton and Rosa Geneva DeLoach) was born on 27 Jun 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Nov 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Jimmy Lipford, age 84, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jimmy was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Jesse and Gladys Collins Lipford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Hampton Lipford; a granddaughter, Robin Yelton; a sister, Jo Smith; and a brother, Charles Lipford.

Jimmy was a loving father and grandfather and retired as a drywall finisher and painter. He was a member of Stoney Creek Church of Christ and enjoyed gardening, yard work, Braves baseball, and supporting his grandchildren's activities.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Pamela Campbell and Pat Yelton, both of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Jordan Yelton and Loran Campbell, both of Elizabethton; a sister, Jessie Montgomery and husband Carroll, of Elizabethton; a brother, Gary "Butch" Lipford and wife Nancy, of Elizabethton; a special friend, Linda Crow, of Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Jimmy Lipford will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with speakers Becky Raulston providing the Eulogy and Mr. Wesley Simons, minister, reading scripture and saying prayer. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday; or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2018 in the Centerview Cemetery, Mr. Wesley Simons, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Erwin, Jerry Whitehead, Mike Blevins, Todd Hampton, Scott Hampton and Keith Raulston. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews, Bill Crawford, Larry Whitehead, Wayne Ward, John Rednour, members of Stoney Creek Church of Christ, members of Centerview Church of Christ, Arlie Vaughn, and the Church of Christ Young at Heart Group.

Jimmy married Joyce Hampton about 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joyce was born on 2 Jan 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Jack "Bud" Collins, Jr., age 77, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, March 20, 2017 from his residence, following a brief illness. Bud was born in Carter County on September 5, 1939 to the late Jack Durant Collins, Sr. and Hazel Stout Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Grace Stout.

Bud had worked as a millwright and was a member of Borderview Christian Church of Elizabethton. He enjoyed working on and racing cars. Bud also enjoyed hunting and taking care of his horse, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Bud is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Lena Bell Collins, of the home; three children, Karen Bowers and husband Jackie, Judy Thomason and husband Eddie, and Buddy Collins and wife Tina; his grandchildren, Heather and husband Bobby, Emily and husband Garett, Jason, Kortney and Chris, and Will Thomason; two great grandchildren, Zoey Townsend and Lexi Vanover; one sister, Glenda Street and husband Daniel; one brother, Donnie Collins and wife Patricia; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Jack "Bud" Collins, Jr. will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. John H. Smith and Mr. Scott Fisher, ministers, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Borderview Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to service on Wednesday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Peters, Larry Peters, Ken Dugger, Steve Burrough, Gary Townsend, and Joel Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of Borderview Christian Church.

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ELIZABETHTON - Donnie Collins, age 75, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Donnie was born in Elizabethton to the late Jack D. Collins, Sr. and Hazel Stout Collins. In addition to his parents, Donnie was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack D. Collins, Jr. “Bud”; and a granddaughter, Addison Shepherd.
Donnie retired as an office administrator for Mullican Flooring and was a member of East Fairview Free Will Baptist Church where he currently served as a deacon. Donnie enjoyed working with computers and his grandchildren were his entire life!
Those left to cherish and honor Donnie’s memory include his wife of 52 years, Patricia Williams Collins of the home; two children, Kevin Collins and wife Amy of Elizabethton and Donna Shepherd and husband David also of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Emily Collins, Neveah Shepherd and Skylar Shepherd all of Elizabethton; his sister, Glenda Street and husband Daniel of Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Donnie Collins will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 11, 2021 in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Carl Grindstaff and Mr. Roy Adkins officiating. Music will be provided by Donna Shepherd, soloist and Kevin Collins, pianist. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Monday or at the residence at any time. The service will be livestreamed from the chapel. To view the livestream please log onto our website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary for Donnie and at the beginning of the obituary will be a link, simply click the link and the service will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be David Shepherd, Dana Markland, Leslie Brock, Jewel Williams, Buddy Collins and Jeff Hilton.

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Mr. Richard Jack Collins, age 80, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late O.B. "Shorty" and Anna Mae Guess Collins. Mr. Collins worked as a supervisor in the cutting department of East TN Undergarment for thirty-six years. He attended Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church and he was a member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association. Richard enjoyed a life time of riding and training "trick" horses. He also looked forward to spending time with the many horse owners and friends who stopped by the barn everyday.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Eric Collins. Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Nadine Collins, of the home; a brother, Gerald Wayne "Pete" Collins and his wife Millie, Elizabethton; his children and their spouses, Gary and Gail Collins, Johnson City, Larry and Trish Collins, Asheville, NC, Patricia and Larry Powell, Kim Sams and special friend Dave Sandora, David Collins and fiancé Shari and Dwight and Aylitta Collins, all of Elizabethton; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service for Mr. Richard Jack Collins will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Larry Collins and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Eulogy will be given by David Collins. Music will be under the direction of Clarence Sheffield and Joey Hilbert. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday prior to the funeral service or at the residence at any time.
Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Ronnie Edwards officiating. Active pallbearers will be Don Merritt, Larry Powell, Dave Sandora, Freddie Julian, John Wayne Collins, Jonathan Collins and Roy Ball. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Merritt, Steve Markland, Keith Carr, Keith Ingram, Eston and Nell Treadway, Jerry and Ann Carr, Jerry and Irene Reed, Paul Sellers, John and Noreen Allen, Ricky and Rita Darnell, Randy and Nancy, Kayo and Betty Gentry, Carl Roberson, Clarence Sheffield, Charles Morton, Dr. Robert and Beth Grindstaff and the many horse owners and friends that he loved to "loafer" with. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 9:15 A.M. on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Richard married Nadine Standifer on 5 Jul 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nadine (daughter of Hiram Standifer and Laura Stidham) was born about 1933 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 6 Dec 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Nina Dale Masters Crain, age 72, Erwin, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021, while she was surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Erwin and daughter of the late Loyd and Myrtle Johnson Masters.
Nina was the Office Manager for her family business, Ends Electrical. She was of the Baptist Faith. Nina enjoyed cross stitch, puzzles, cooking and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Danny and Tim Masters.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of fifty-four years, Eddie Crain; her two sons: Dwayne Crain, Crossville, TN and Scott Crain (Marsha), Erwin; five grandchildren: Jensen Foster, Alli Crain, Britten Crain, Katie Balaicius and Caleb Crain; great granddaughter, Taetum Foster.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Reverend Craig Shelton will officiate.

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