Charles Preston Toncray Hardin

Charles married Eliza DeLoach on 11 Sep 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of William B. DeLoach and Elizabeth R. White) was born in 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Margaret "Maggie" Williams on 11 Sep 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born in Jun 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1945. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died from: Peritonitis

Ercil married Benjamin White about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Benjamin (son of George Washington White and Mary Buckles) was born in May 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Nov 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millie married John Henry Hicks about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Gordon Andrew Hicks and Adelaide Oakes) was born about 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ollie married Tina Matheson about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tina (daughter of Conley Matheson and Delia C. "Dillie" (Matheson)) was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Evaline married Samuel Potter about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Herman Carl Bowling on 17 Jan 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Herman (son of Carl Bowling and Elizabeth "Lizzie" DeLoach) was born on 18 Jun 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 May 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carl Hicks, age 96, of Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Carl was a native of Carter County and the son of the late John H. and Millie Hardin Hicks.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers.
Mr. Hicks was retired from North American Rayon after 42 years of service. He was the oldest active member of Doe River Baptist Church and was a life member of VFW Post 2166. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in the 170th Field Artillery in World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Ola Hicks, of the home; a sister, Geraldine Pierce, Hixon, TN; a daughter, Kathy Hicks, of the home; several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Kenny Jones also survive.
A service to honor the life of Mr. Carl Hicks will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Herman Crumley, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Sue Hamm. Friends and family are welcome to call at the funeral home between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., prior to the service on Friday.
The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the ICU Staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital, for their loving care and also to Dr. Jonathan Bremer and his staff.

Carl married Ola Jones on 17 Feb 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ola (daughter of David A. Jones and Minnie L. Hamby) was born in 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 2021 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Geraldine "Gerrie" Hardin, age 86, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her loving family, whom she was ready to join, on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, from the Ivy Hall Nursing Home.

Gerrie was a native of Carter County and was a daughter of the late Ollie G. Hardin and Tina Matheson Hardin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Hardin and a brother, Charles Hardin.

Gerrie retired from the Defense Intelligence Agency at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia on December 1, 1989, after 30 years of service. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Elizabethton, where she was a member of the Volunteer Sunday School Class. She was an Elizabethton High School, Class of 1947 graduate and loved to play scrabble with her friend, Betty Adcock.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sisters, Frances Elick and husband George, of Grants Pass, OR and Bea Hudswell, of Greeneville, SC; two brothers, Bill "Butch" Hardin and wife Aree, Bowie, MD and Tony Hardin and wife Judy, of San Jose, CA; one special great nephew, Nicholas Hardin; her caregivers, Dick and Glenda Oatman, of Elizabethton; her close friends, Pam Campbell, Betty Adcock, Cussie Barnett, Patty White, and Ruth White, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to honor the life of Ms. Geraldine "Gerrie" Hardin will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Nathan Jennings, officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:50 AM on Saturday.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home - Nurses and CNAs, and Avalon Hospice, for all the love and care extended to Gerrie and her family.

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Charles Preston Hardin, 73, Johnson City, passed away Friday June 24, 2011, in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Ollie G. & Tina Matheson Hardin. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School.

Mr. Hardin served in the United States Army for over 23 yearsm where he received the rank of M Sgt. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Mr. Hardin was a member of the DAV, The American Legion and Chapter 33 Special Forces Association. He attended Sunday Services in the VA Chapel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Taylor.

Survivors include his wife: Marilou Patricio Hardin; A daughter: Iman Hardin, of the home; Two Brothers: Tony Hardin, San Jose, California, and Bill Hardin, Hyattsville, Maryland; Three Sisters: Frances Elick, of Oregon, Beatrice Hudswell, Johnson City, and Geraldine Hardin, Elizabethton; Several nieces & nephews. Several cousins, including a special cousin, Richard "Dick" Oatman; Special friends: Rick, Norman and Harold.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday June 28, 2011, in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. Pallbearers and Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion & The Tennessee National Guard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ron Lewis, US Army Special Forces Retired, Ron Simpson, US Army Special Forces Retired, and Paul Low, US Army Special Forces Retired.

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Billy Joe Bowling, 82, of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016, from a lengthy illness. Joe was the son of the late Herman and Mary Bowling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Bowling, and a brother, Sonny Bowling.
Joe attended Englewood Christian Church. He retired from the Elizabethton Star Newspaper where he served many years as the sports editor.
In addition to being sports editor, Joe had served as a newspaper carrier, a photographer, reporter, and a brief stint from 1979 to 1982 as editor of the Elizabethton Star. He was well-known in the community, having served as Director of the Carter County Boys Club and as a director of the Elizabethton Housing Authority board. He was an avid Elizabethton Cyclones fan. Joe graduated from Elizabethton High School, where he played football.
In 2012 he was named to the Carter County Sports Hall of Fame for his 40-years plus as a sports writer.
He was also a supporter of the Elizabethton Parks and Rec boxing program during years past. Joe coached many ball teams from Little League to Boys Club teams.
Joe is survived by three sons, Mike Bowling and wife Lisa of Indianapolis, Mark Bowling and wife Christine of Kingsport, and Matt Bowling and wife Sarah of Johnson City; seven grandchildren, Joe Bowling and wife Mary, Josh Bowling and wife Amanda, Jake Bowling and wife Kendra, and Jordan Bowling, all of Indianapolis, Chris Bowling and wife Krissy of Elizabethton, Craig Bowling of Elizabethton and Zoe Bowling of Kingsport. He is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Larry Bowling and Bob Bowling, and two sisters, Kathy Smith and Brenda Hawks, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
His family will gather in Indianapolis to celebrate his life and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Tennessee for family and friends

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Brenda Gail Bowling Hawks, 67, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following an extended illness. Brenda was born in Elizabethton to the late Herman C. Bowling and Mary Evelyn White Bowling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Sonny Bowling and Joe Bowling.
Brenda was a homemaker and a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church, although she attended Little Doe Freewill Baptist Church. She loved her kindle, watching MASH, Andy Griffith, Gunsmoke, the Game Show Network and most of all she loved her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 43 years, Albert Daniel Hawks Jr., of the home; two daughters, Michelle Bailey and husband Matthew of Greeneville and Beth Wheeler and husband Matthew of Elizabethton; one son, Albert Daniel Hawks III of Elizabethton; two grandsons, Tyler Stansberry and Alex Wheeler; two granddaughters, Sierra Bailey and Savana Bailey; one sister, Kathy Ann Bowling-Smith of Elizabethton; and two brothers, Bobby Gene Bowling and Larry Wayne Bowling, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate and honor the life of Brenda Gail Bowling Hawks will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Shane Waters and Rev. Steve Burleson officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service, or at the residence at other times. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Tyler Stansberry, Alex Wheeler, Matt Bailey, Matt Wheeler, Chris Smith, Michael Smith and Kevin Bowling. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Daniel Hawks III and Hunter Smith. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 9:15 a.m. Thursday to go in procession. The family would like to express a special thanks to the ICU Unit of Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Joy, Tammy, Lori, Heather, Jeremy and Jo for the loving care given to Brenda during her stay at the hospital.

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Larry “Bobo” Bowling went home to be in the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at his residence at the age of 79. Larry was a lifelong resident of Elizabethton and was born December 9, 1942 to the late Herman C. Bowling and Mary White Bowling. In addition to his parents, Larry has been reunited with his loving wife, Sherry Lou Smith Bowling, who departed this life on September 10, 2013; three brothers, Joe Bowling, Bob Bowling and Sonny Bowling; and one sister, Brenda Hawks.
Larry attended Elizabethton High School, during which time he was a four-year varsity player in Basketball and Track and Field. After graduating from Elizabethton High School in 1963, Larry first attended Hiwassee Junior College and then later Milligan College, continuing his athletic career in college. Upon completing his education, Larry dedicated his life to serving others. Between his active duty and reserve service, Larry served his country in the United States Army for 38 years. He returned home to Carter County and began a career as a teacher and coach. His teaching career lasted for just over 40 years. Larry began racking up accolades as a high school coach and a TSSAA official. He was part of several championship tournament teams, including the 2004 boys basketball State Champion team, the 2017-18 girls basketball state tournament team, and the 2018 girls softball state tournament team. Larry was honored by the TSSAA for serving 53 years as a TSSAA Football Official.
Larry has spent his life demonstrating a deep devotion to his family, to his community, and to helping others.
Those left to cherish and remember Larry’s legacy are his two children, Kevin (Ashley) Bowling of Jonesborough and Heather (Eric) Tester of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Payton Tester and Paisley Bowling; his sister, Kathy (Mike) Smith of Elizabethton; his favorite brother-in-law, Eddie Smith of Elizabethton; and his favorite sister-in-law, Vickie Smith of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors and church family also mourn his loss.
A service to honor the life of Larry “Bobo” Bowling will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Nathan Jennings and Pastor Bill Greer officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 3 until 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service. The service will be livestreamed. To watch the livestream simply go to our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com, and click on Larry’s obituary. Under his obituary tab the link will be displayed at the top of the obituary, simply click on the link and the service will start at promptly 7 p.m.
The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 29, at Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section). Active pallbearers will be Kevin Bowling, Eric Tester, Taz Erwin, Walt Pierce, Jody Crowe, C.Y. Peters, Jarfly Dugger, Bo Higgins, Kenneth Chambers and Jimmy Ensor. Honorary pallbearers will be Junior Guess, Eddie Smith and Roger Shaw.

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ELIZABETHTON — Sonny Lee Bowling, age 63, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, from the Johnson City Medical Center from injuries sustained in an accident.

Sonny was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Herman Carl Bowling and Mary White Bowling.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a canine pal, Santa Fe Bowling.

Sonny retired from the Elizabethton Electric System and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was a member of the Tennessee Moose Association, where he attained the Fellowship Degree, which is the highest degree of the Moose. He loved to play golf and loved animals. Sonny enjoyed spending time with his family and special friends and music – He was Dena and Garrett's biggest fan.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Dena Layne Bowling, of the home; three sons, James Garrett Bowling, of the home, Aaron Travis Bowling and Timothy Wayne Mink, both of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Gage and Gunner Mink, of Elizabethton; three brothers, Larry Bowling and Bob Bowling, both of Elizabethton and Joe Bowling, of Philadelphia; two sisters, Kathy Smith and Brenda Hawks, both of Elizabethton; and his canine pals, Cocoa Bowling and Sweet Pea Bowling, both of the home. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Sonny Lee Bowling will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Travis Biller, officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Potter Family. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Hester "Bill" Layne at other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be James Garrett Bowling, Aaron Travis Bowling, Timothy Wayne Mink, Barry Potter, Billy Potter, Terry "Mud" Montgomery, Chris Cordell, Mike Little, Herbert Layne, Mike Malone and Gary Thornsbury. Honorary pallbearers will be Petie Taylor, Butch Andes, Larry Andes, Adam Matherly and all of his past and present lineman brothers of the Elizabethton Electric System. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Saturday, to go in procession.