Elizabeth Pierce

Elizabeth married Nelson Lipps about 1837. Nelson was born on 10 Mar 1812 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 May 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married John A. Lowe about 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Jacob Lowe and Rebecca Jackson) was born about 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Philip G. Markland about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Philip (son of Parrot W. Markland and Joannah Basendine) was born about 1840 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Mahala Estep about 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mahala (daughter of Tennessee Estep and Susannah Laws) was born about 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Callie Arnold on 15 Apr 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Callie was born about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Feb 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, February 19, 1942
H. D. LOWE
H. D. Lowe, age 74, died at his home near Carter, Tenn., Wednesday at 7:00 pm. after a short illness.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Martha Taylor, Elizabethton, Mrs. Esther Taylor, Carter, Miss Sarah Lowe, Carter; two sons, Vester Lowe, Roda, Va., Webster Lowe, Carter.
The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home Thursday morning at 11:00 o'clock.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with the Rev. T. B. Freeman officiating. Interment will be made in the Grindstaff cemetery.

Hiram married Maggie Campbell on 18 Oct 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maggie was born about 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married James B. Grindstaff on 15 Jan 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Raymond Grindstaff and Sarah Lowe) was born on 2 Jan 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allen married Eliza Grindstaff about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of William Raymond Grindstaff and Sarah Lowe) was born in Oct 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Della Elliott about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Della (daughter of William H. Elliott and Nancy E. Rains) was born in Jul 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Dec 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ellen N. Taylor about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ellen was born about 1889 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married Robert Henry Peters on 23 Apr 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Thomas N. "Teter" Peters and Martha Frazier) was born on 7 May 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 1961; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married John Millard Moreland on 20 Sep 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Edward Elbert Moreland and Mary Catherine Grindstaff) was born on 7 Sep 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Mar 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 20 Mar 1956 in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Easter married Edward D. Taylor on 8 Aug 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of George W. Taylor and Eliza J. (Taylor)) was born in Apr 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Bessie Rasor about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born about 1885; died about 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Goldia Lona Davis on 10 May 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Goldia was born about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jennie Rasor on 13 Feb 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jennie (daughter of Lawson H. Rasor and Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Ellis) was born in Sep 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret White on 24 Dec 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born in Aug 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rettie married Claude Dexter Hyder on 31 Aug 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Claude (son of Charles Hampton Hyder and Elizabeth "Ettie" Nave) was born on 26 Jan 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Virginia "Jennie" Nidiffer about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virginia was born about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Eva Taylor on 22 Feb 1939 in , Scott County, Virginia, . Eva (daughter of Levi "Lee" Taylor and Ellen Moreland) was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gertrude married Walter Ray Grindstaff on 2 May 1940 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Walter (son of John Walter Grindstaff and Margaret White) was born on 19 Jun 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jul 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Coy married Ammo Lassie Peters on 16 Dec 1933 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Ammo (daughter of Charles June Peters and Charlotte Hinkle) was born on 29 Jul 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Apr 1990; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

General married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married David Lingerfelt on 29 May 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David was born on 7 Jun 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elwood married Gladys M. Winters on 22 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gladys (daughter of Monroe E. Winters and Mary Belle DeLoach) was born about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Dec 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hazel Grindstaff Carlisle, age 95, of 170 Creekbank Road, Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Hazel was born in Elizabethton to the late Noah Luther Grindstaff and Goldia Taylor Davis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Carlisle; two brothers, William Clay Grindstaff and Roy Luther Grindstaff; and a sister, Grace Grindstaff.

Hazel retired as a nurse and was licensed in six states. She was an Assistant Director of Nursing at Regency/ Life Care Nursing Home and loved her tenure in geriatric nursing. Hazel was the oldest member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, chairman of the food committee and a member of the choir. Hazel was the last surviving member of the Unaka High School Class of 1945. She was a 67-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Sycamore #163 and the Julius Dugger Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed sewing, family, church, grandchildren, traveling and reading.

Those left to cherish Hazel’s many wonderful memories and legacy include her daughter, Debra Woods and husband Larry, of Elizabethton; her son, Joe Carlisle and wife Rhonda, of Hendersonville, TN; two granddaughters, Becky Woods Shomaker and husband Matt, of Blountville and Mindy Carlisle Moore and husband Zach, of Hendersonville, TN; two great-granddaughters, Katelyn Shoemaker and Kristyn Shoemaker; a sister, Shirley Prikals and husband Pete, of Herndon, VA; a special niece, Robin Grindstaff Hurdle, of Elizabethton and several other nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Hazel Grindstaff Carlisle will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, in the Stoney Creek Baptist Church with Reverend David Foster and Dr. Kenneth Jordan, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Doyce Sheffield and Dennis Laws. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the church, prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside service will follow in the Grindstaff Cemetery on Creek Bank Road in the Stoney Creek Community. Active pallbearers will be Matt Shoemaker, Darren Kirkendall, Billy Kirkendall, Clay Kirkendall, Lanier Hurdle and Pete Prikals, III. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Prikals, Jr., Howard Ensor, Doyce Sheffield, Norman Scott, Keith Tolley and Kevin Lipford.

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Roy Luther Grindstaff, 83, was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on August 6, 1935, and he went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2018, at his daughter's home in Hernando, Miss., surrounded by his loving family.
Roy was a guitar player in "The Rambling Troubadours" band when he met the love of his life, Virginia Faye McCanless. Roy and Virginia dated for three years before getting married at the home of Hazel and Bob Carlisle in August of 1962. The two of them spent the next 56 years together; they were best friends, traveling companions and co-conspirators.
Roy was a retired electrician; he was a member for over 60 years of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local Union 429. He used to say that IBEW stood for "I've Been Everywhere." He and Ginny traveled all over the country, raising two children, while he worked for the IBEW, including working on the World Trade Center. He called the IBEW's job line regularly, still looking for work.
Roy was a "yellow-dog" Democrat. He was determined to vote, and one of his proudest moments was to absentee vote in the most recent election. He voted for every Democrat on the ballot.
Roy was voted "Best Looking" of his Senior Class in 1953, when he graduated from Unaka High School (the Temple of Knowledge). He was President of his Sophomore Class and of his Senior Class. He had perfect attendance, great grades, and was a member of the football team.
He was a 50+ year Mason, now a member of the Dashiell Lodge #238 in Elizabethton, Tenn. He still proudly carries his Masonic card in his wallet.
Roy is survived by his wife and best friend, Virginia McCanless Grindstaff; his daughter Robin and her husband Lanier Hurdle; his son Randy and his wife Kathy; grandchildren, Kelsey Costa, Rachel Grindstaff, Daniel Grindstaff and Sy Hurdle; great-grandchild, Ila Ray Dewhirst; sisters, Hazel Carlisle and Shirley (Pete) Prikals; nephews and nieces, Joseph (Rhonda) Carlisle, Debra (Larry) Woods, Melissa (Clay) Kirkendall, Petris (Amanda) Prikals III, Marshall Wayne (Willie) Collins, Michael (JoAnn) Underwood and April (Johnny) Henderson; special friends, Carol Ayers and Kelly and Lynn Bowers.
He was predeceased by his grandson, Noah Costa; his parents, Noah and Golda Grindstaff; his siblings, Billy Grindstaff and Grace Grindstaff; and his beloved brother-in-law, Bob Carlisle.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Carlisle, Daniel Grindstaff, Sy Hurdle, Taylor Moore (standing in for Noah Costa), Petris Prikals III, Michael Underwood and Larry Woods. Honorary pallbearers will be Unaka High School's Class of 1953.
Roy was a lifelong member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church, where the visitation will be held on Friday, November 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor David Foster officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Grindstaff Family Cemetery on Eggers Lane.

Roberta married Howard Egli on 14 Dec 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Howard (son of Samuel C. Egli and Matilda Ritchie) was born on 3 Oct 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Apr 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Gertrude Lipps on 2 May 1940 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Gertrude (daughter of James Nelson Lipps and Ellen N. Taylor) was born on 28 Apr 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ina Mae Hyder Estep, 90, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Claude & Blanche Grindstaff Hyder. Ina was a 1942 graduate of Unaka High School, where she played on the Lady Ranger Basketball Team . She worked as a Lab Technician at St. Elizabeth Hospital prior to going to work for Dr. Dillard Shoals & Dr. Cone. She worked there for 35 years.
Ina was the oldest living member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church.
IIn addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan H. Estep, who died in 1995; by a son Rev. Richard H. "Dick" Estep, who died in 2014; two brothers: James H. & Clifford Hyder; and a sister-in-law: Lillian Hyder.
Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law: Danette & Doug Hardin; Her daughter-in-law: Jan Estep; Four Grandchildren: Jeff (Sherri) Hardin, Lance Estep, Stephanie (Donald) Ensor and Shannon (Christy) Estep; 10 Great Grandchildren: Sarah, John-Wesley, Jesse and Rebekah Hardin, Brandi, Davy and Daniel Ensor, Aaron, Carissa & Jacob Estep; Several nieces & nephews.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015, in the Grindstaff Cemetery with the Rev. David Foster officiating.
Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Grandsons & Great Grandsons.

Ina married Daniel Harvey Estep on 31 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Wiley Washington Estep and Clara Emily Arnold) was born on 1 Jun 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Virginia Nell Lewis on 26 Nov 1947 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Virginia (daughter of David Willis Lewis and Loretta "Rettie" Campbell) was born on 2 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 2020 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabethton Star June 22, 2007
Rev. James A. Markland

Rev. James Allen Markland, 72, 1820 E. Myrtle Avenue, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

A native of Carter County, he had lived most of his life in Johnson City. He was a son of the late Melvin and Jennie Nidiffer Markland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Keith Markland, and a brother, Melvin Markland Jr. Rev. Markland was a member of the Freewill Baptist faith and had been a minister of the gospel for over 30 years. His last pastorate position was at True Faith Chapel in Elizabethton. He had also been a member of the Joyland Singers Quartet.

Rev. Markland had served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was also well known as Sky Hawk on the CB Radio; also known as Jim Allen on various radio stations. He had also worked at Empire Furniture and Trailways Bus Lines and had retired from City of Johnson City Transit System. Survivors include his wife, Ruby McKinney Markland; a stepdaughter, Debbie Thomas of Johnson City; a son, Lanny Markland of Johnson City; three daughters, Sherry Ann Lowe and Robin Bowers, both of Elizabethton, and Nancy Greer of Roan Mountain; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a special grandson, Randy Thomas, who made his home with Papaw and Mamaw; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Rev. Markland will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at Washington County Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. David Montgomery and Rev. Larry Dugger officiating. Music will be provided by the Montgomery Family. Entombment will follow the service.

James married Loretta Taylor on 23 Mar 1962 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Loretta was born about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Monroe County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ruby Lee McKinney on 20 Apr 1974 in Greene County, , , Tennessee. Ruby was born about 1933 in Cocke County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jan 2020 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Rosella K. Pritchard, born January 29, 1952 in Elizabethton, Tenn., died at home on September 12, 2021.
Rosella was employed for many years at Betty’s Burger Hut.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Ray and Gertie Lipps Grindstaff; a brother, James Ray Grindstaff; and son, Stevie Hardin.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Pritchard; her daughter, Brandy Proffitt; two sisters; two brothers; and her grandson, Gavin.
Despite her health issues, Rosella posted inspirational and encouraging quotes showing her love for others and for her Savior Jesus Christ on her Facebook page.
It was Rosella’s wish to be cremated.

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Buried:
Charlene Kane, age 75, of Elizabethton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at her residence, following a brief illness. Mrs. Kane was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Coy Lee Peters and Ammo Peters Shell.

Mrs. Kane was retired from Mapes Piano String Company and was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Bob Kane, of the home; a daughter, Paige Rike and husband Robert, Elizabethton; a son, Todd Kane, Elizabethton; one granddaughter, Alexandra "Lexie" Rike, Elizabethton; two sisters, Maxine Haffield, Vero Beach, FL and Jan Roberts and husband Michael, Watauga; a sister-in-law, Helen Kane Wilson and husband Jim, Elizabethton; four nieces, Debbie Foster, Vero Beach, FL, Dr. Sharon Stafford, Boone, NC, Cynthia Stafford, Elizabethton, and Amy Pinkerman, Elizabethton; three nephews, Shane Roberts, Knoxville, TN, Ryan Haffield, Vero Beach, FL, and Scott Stafford, Houston, TX; two special friends, Emma Rose Snodgrass and Billie Woodruff. Several great nieces and great nephews also survive.

A memorial service for Mrs. Kane will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Friday, May 30, 2014 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Ray Amos, officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside and inurnment service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Charlene married Robert Clarke Kane, Jr. about 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Living and Living) was born on 18 Jan 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jun 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Terry E. Peters, age 72, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from the Johnson City Medical Center. Terry was born in Elizabethton to the late Arthur Gene and Opal Mattie Hyder Peters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Hubert Peters; a niece, Lori L. Peters; and his step father, George Wilson.

Terry was an electronics instructor in the educational field and was a United States Air Force Veteran, having served in the Vietnam Era. He was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his many wonderful memories include his loving wife of 53 years, Bobbie Parlier Peters, of the home; two sons, Mark Peters and wife Lisa, of Elizabethton and Philip Peters and wife Bonnie, also of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Jacob Peters, Amanda Peters and Kailey Peters, all of Elizabrtehton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Terry E. Peters will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Ron Owens, officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday.

The graveside service will follow in the Blevins Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Jacob Peters, Craig Andrews, Dave Harold, Lester Parlier, Brian Hartley, Freddy Julian and Jason Street. Honorary pallbearers will be Lanny White, Larry Bell, Richard Tompson, Terry Pope, Mike Hively, Chuck Hyder, Ron Crumley, Dewey Colbaugh and Unaka High School Class of 1965.

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Buried:
Eugene “Gene” Ross Moreland, 74, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at home with his family, following an extended illness. He was born on February 7, 1947 to the late Robert “Bob” Henry Moreland and Barbara Kaye White Moreland.
Gene was very loyal and devoted, he always carried a smile and had a friendly word for everyone. He loved both his family and his church family at Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church, where he was a very active member of the Men’s Fellowship. He was a member of the Unaka High School Class of 1965 and then attended East Tennessee State University.
Gene had worked for over 30 years with the Carter County Sheriff’s Department and was passionate about his job. He was a true servant to his fellow officers and his community until his death. Gene was a member of Masonic Lodge #238 for over 20 years and in his spare time, Gene enjoyed fishing, traveling and especially spending time with his family.
Those left to continue Gene’s legacy include his wife, Geneva Williams Moreland, of the home; his children, Phil Williams, Debra Holtsclaw, Todd Moreland and Travis Moreland; six grandchildren, Larissa Trivette, Rusty Holtsclaw, Wesley Williams, Chelsea Moreland, Bobbie Moreland and Zoie Moreland; several great-grandchildren; and a brother, Greg Moreland and sister-in-law, Melissa Moreland. Several nieces and nephews, as well as his special friends, Jim and Darlene Hawk, also survive.
A service to honor the life of Eugene “Gene” Ross Moreland will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, July 5, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Reverend Randy Johnson, Reverend Mark Potter and Reverend James Hawk officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from members of the Carter County Sheriff’s Department. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Gray, Dwight Lacey, Ronny Kent, Matt Patterson, Russel Holtsclaw, Bo Trivette and Don Thompson.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Charlie Moreland, age 64, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late G. L. and May Britt Moreland. Mr. Moreland retired from the Elizabethton City Police Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran and he was a member of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge 238 F&AM and the Shriners. As a member of the Shriner's he participated in the Shrine Oriental Band and was involved in their paper sales and the Shriner's circus. Charlie loved being at the lake with friends and spending time with his grandchildren and his fiance' Shirley Sanders.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bertha Moreland, who raised him; an uncle, Robert Moreland and a cousin he considered as a brother, Bobbie Deal. Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Larry Moreland and wife Becky, Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Olivia Grace Moreland and Evan Wayne Moreland, both of Elizabethton; a sister, Lois Ann Sanders, Johnson City; his fiance', Shirley Sanders, of the home; the following cousins who he considered as brothers and sisters, Betty D. Bradley, Carol Beeler, Roger Deal, Sonny Deal, Greg Moreland and Gene Moreland and his special friends, John Rash, June Rash, Josh Miller, Sarah Dingus and Anthony Buck.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Charlie Moreland will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 20, 2016 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. on Sunday prior to the funeral service.

The Elizabethton City Police Department will serve as Honor Guard. Masonic services will be under the direction of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge 238 F&AM.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:45 A.M. Monday, November 21, 2016 in Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be members of the Elizabethton City Police Department. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Deal, Sonny Deal, David Beeler, Danny Deal, Gene Moreland and Greg Moreland. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 9:45 A.M. on Monday to go in procession to the cemetery.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Kenneth F. Taylor, 71, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Taylor, a son of the late Elwood R. and Gladys Winters Taylor, was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Taylor, who lost his life fighting in the Vietnam War, and a sister, Charlotte Morton.

Mr. Taylor was a 1963 graduate of Elizabethton High School and a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving two tours in Vietnam, receiving two Bronze Stars, the National Service Defense Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Ribbon with two Silver Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. He also served three years with the Tennessee National Guard. He worked at Ed Morse Saturn-Cadillac in Tampa, FL, from 1997-2007, then at Bill Gatton Mountain Empire Saturn where he worked in sales until General Motors discontinued the Saturn Brand and he retired. He attended Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church and was also a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens Center. He also really loved his pets, Sam and Patches, enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and football.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of thirty-three years, Barbara A. Pierce Taylor, of the home; a brother, Conway (Doug) Taylor, Johnson City; four sisters, Vickie Barry and her husband, Wayne, Mountain City; Diane Rasnick, and her husband, W.C., Elizabethton; Frances Sluder and her husband, Fred, Elizabethton; Jenny Rosenbaum, Ringold, GA; and his special friends, Kent and Lisa Gunderson, Nashville, TN. Several nieces and nephews, including a special great-niece, Makenzie Miller, also survive.

A graveside service for Mr. Taylor will be conducted at 10:00 AM, on Friday, March 24, 2017, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Mark Potter and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Williams, Terry Barnett, Joe Caruso and John Barker. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend may join the family at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Friends may also call at the home at anytime.

The family would like to express a heartfelt and sincere thank you to the doctors and nurses at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, and especially Dr. Tammy Taylor, for the care and compassion given to Mr. Taylor and the family, and to the members of the Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church.

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Vickie Lynn Barry, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2021. Vickie was born on January 2, 1951 to the late Elwood Taylor and Gladys Winters Taylor. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford Taylor, Kenneth "Shorty" Taylor and Doug "Conway" Taylor, as well as her sisters Jenny Rosenbaum and Charlotte Morton.
Vickie was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed traveling, camping, arranging flowers, and loved her dog, “Little Bit”. She loved spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. She was an active member of First Freewill Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 51 years, Wayne Barry; daughter, Angela Davis and husband Brad; sisters, Diane Rasnick and husband WC, Francis Sluder; grandchildren, Conner and Collin Davis; several nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in law.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastors Dan Foster and Greg Poe officiating. The burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

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Darrell "Dolly" Egli Spake, 87, of Fallston, N.C., went to her heavenly home Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Cleveland with her loving husband by her side.
Born October 20, 1930, in Elizabethton, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Howard and Roberta Egli.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bill Spake.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Fallston Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Fallston Baptist Church with the Rev. David Blanton officiating. The entombment will follow the services in the Rose Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum, Fallston.

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Died:
Rosella K. Pritchard, born January 29, 1952 in Elizabethton, Tenn., died at home on September 12, 2021.
Rosella was employed for many years at Betty’s Burger Hut.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Ray and Gertie Lipps Grindstaff; a brother, James Ray Grindstaff; and son, Stevie Hardin.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Pritchard; her daughter, Brandy Proffitt; two sisters; two brothers; and her grandson, Gavin.
Despite her health issues, Rosella posted inspirational and encouraging quotes showing her love for others and for her Savior Jesus Christ on her Facebook page.
It was Rosella’s wish to be cremated.

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Buried:
Danette Hardin, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Daniel H. and Ina M. Estep. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rev. Richard Estep, and a grandson, Jesse Hardin.
Those left to cherish her memories include her devoted husband of 59 years, David “Doug” Hardin; son, Jeff Hardin and wife Sherri; daughter, Stephanie Ensor and husband Donald; six grandchildren, Sarah Hardin (fiancé Weston Colbaugh), John-Wesley Hardin, Rebekah Hardin, Brandi Ensor (fiancé Chris Beach), Davy Ensor and Daniel Ensor; and a very special great-granddaughter, Allie Beach.
Survivors also include five special sisters-in-law, Jan Estep, Georgia Ellis, Carol Hardin, Vera Smith and Karen Hardin, and life-long friends, Dean and Flo Grindstaff. In addition, she is survived by many nephews and nieces.
Danette was a life-long member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church and was retired from the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services.
A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, July 24, at 1 pm. at Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be provided by the New Liberty Quartet. Pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and nephews in attendance. Friends and family are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to express a special thank you to her grandson, Davy Ensor, for his loving care and assistance during her illness, the staff of Caris Healthcare, and all the visits and meals from family, friends and neighbors.

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Rev. Richard Harvey "Dick" Estep, 69, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday December 28, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. He was a Carter County native. He was a 1963 graduate of Unaka High School where he was a member of the Ranger Football Team for four years. Richard was ordained to the Ministry by his father-in-law Rev. Homer Salyer at Hunter Memorial Baptist Church forty two years ago. He had served the following Churches: Beck Mountain Baptist Church, Dungan Chapel Baptist Church and Stoney Creek Baptist Church. He also had held several revivals during his Ministry. He also had worked at PSG for 20 years. He was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church. Richard was preceded in death by his father: Daniel Harvey Estep, December 7, 1995.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years: Janice Salyer Estep. Two Sons: Lance "The Duke" Estep, of the home and Shannon Estep and wife Christy, Elizabethton. Three Grandchildren: Aaron, Carissa and Jacob Estep. His Mother: Ina Hyder Estep. One Sister & Brother-In-Law: Danette & Doug Hardin, Elizabethton. Numerous nieces & nephews.
A Service Honoring the life of Richard Harvey Estep will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2014, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eric Heaton, Rev. Eric Wright and Rev. Roy Wilson (Ministers who Richard had ordained) officiating. Interment will follow in the Grindstaff Cemetery (Stoney Creek) with the Rev. Roger Haley and Rev. David Foster officiating. Music will be provided by Eric Heaton, The New Liberty Quartet and Debra Woods. Active Pallbearers will be: Aaron Estep, Desler Salyer, Roy Salyer, Doug Hardin, Jeffery Hardin, Jerry Proffitt, Jamie Buckles and Eddie Spears. Honorary Pallbearers will be: All his Nephews, Harold Bowers, Javy Taylor, Estel Taylor, Lanny White, Billy "Boo" Bishop, Ken Pierce and Ministers of the Watauga Baptist Association. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the service hour Wednesday. Friends may also visit with the family and the residence.

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Robin Marie Markland Bowers, 61, of Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, at her residence.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Jimmy Allen Markland and Loretta Taylor Morris and her step-father, Billy Jack Morris.
Robin had been an employee of Wal-Mart for a number of years before being employed by the Carter County School System as a custodian at Unaka High School and Hunter Elementary School. She was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Markland.
Survivors include her children, Renee Gladson and Jonathan Bowers and wife Chastity, all of Elizabethton, and Michelle Dotson, Johnson City; eight grandchildren, Kaitlyn Simerly, Morgan Simerly, Megan Simerly, Zayne Buckles, Avery Dotson, Kendall Dotson, Nick Bowers and Allston Harrison; the father of her children, Harold "Mutt" Bowers; her brother, Laney Markland; her sisters, Thelma "Pebbles" Blake and Sherry Ann Lowe; and several special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Robin Marie Markland Bowers will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Greer officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, in the Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.