William Henry Hyder

William married Mary Ann "Mollie" Gourley on 30 Sep 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of David Nelson Gourley and Sarah Jane Simerly) was born on 5 Mar 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 May 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, October 3, 1939
ROBERT L. HYDER
Robert L. Hyder, 60 year old resident of Gap Creek, died at his home on Tuesday morning after an illness of several months. Mr. Hyder was a native of Carter county and a member of the Christian church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence Hyder; two daughters, Mrs. Ed Meredith, Mrs. Ray Woodby of Gap Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Chalie Collins, Mrs. Ray Hyder of Gap Creek; two brothers, Charlie Hyder of Detroit, Tip Hyder of Johnson City.
Mr. Hyder was a Spanish-American war veteran serving with the 7th volunteer Infantry of Tennessee.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian Church of Gap Creek Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. John Shepherd, John Meredith, John Hall, Oswald Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Hyder-McKinney Cemetery.
Active pallbearers: Ross Lovelace, Bailey Chesser, Lawrence Meredith, Jim Dugger, Nat Dugger, Joe Williams, G. A. McKinney.

Robert married Stella Florence Treadway on 15 Jul 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stella (daughter of Jonathon Hampton Treadway and Annie Eliza Gourley) was born on 15 Mar 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arzillah married John E. Rowe on 22 Oct 1925. John was born in Aug 1873 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 29 Nov 1948 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Roy G. Hyder. Roy (son of Chester B. Hyder and Martha Range) was born in Oct 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 1953 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willie married Robert Paul Sechrest about 1931 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Robert was born on 22 Aug 1907 in , Kenton County, Kentucky, ; died on 22 Aug 1997 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blanche married Claude Elbert Meredith on 1 Jun 1940 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Claude (son of William Garland Meredith, Jr. and Lizzie Jane Hammitt) was born on 26 Nov 1916 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 9 Sep 1986 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Joy Lee Sechrest Allen, 90, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2023, following a beautiful life.

She was born in Johnson City to Paul and Alma Lee (Rowe) Sechrest. She was a graduate of Science Hill High School and East Tennessee State University and taught high school English, speech, and drama in Baltimore, MD and Kingsport, TN prior to her marriage to Dr. Charles E. Allen in 1956.

Joy was a gifted actress and singer, and one of the funniest people ever to set foot on a stage. Her acting and directing prowess were evident in many fine productions at the Johnson City Community Theatre and at First Christian Church, where she was a longtime, faithful member. She belonged to the Johnson City Music Club, the Washington County Medical Auxiliary, and the Shady Oaks Garden Club, and her beautiful flower arrangements often took first place at adjudicated flower shows. She loved to entertain and was a superb cook and warm and welcoming hostess. For many years she blessed numerous women through her classes in make-up and fashion and her clothing store, Joy Allen Classics.

But undoubtedly Joy’s starring role was as wife and mother. She and Ed were shining examples of loving Christian marriage and parenting. Joy managed a hectic schedule with aplomb. She took enthusiastic interest in the myriad school, extracurricular, and church activities of four children. She always had time to listen, and her counsel was wise and to-the-point. By example she taught life lessons in being grateful, generous, kind, and unselfish. There was a delicious home-cooked supper on the table every night. She made every holiday festive and joyous. “Gahghi” and her three grandchildren mutually adored each other, and she delighted in planning exciting activities and treats for them. She never lost her playfulness or her curiosity about learning new things. She always took time to let Ed know how special he was to her and how very much she loved him. Her faith in God was quiet and deep, and she loved and served him with her whole heart.

Joy is preceded in death by her parents and by the love of her life, Ed, her husband of 56 years. She is survived by her children Jill Allen Lagerberg, Charles Allen Jr. and his wife Barbara, John Allen and his wife Lesley, and Jennifer Allen; by her grandchildren Charles (Chip) Allen III, Wes Allen, and Carin Gunter and her husband Evan; and by her sister Gail Thompson.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the four wonderful caregivers who loved Joy as if she were their own mother and whose tender care made her last years peaceful and happy: Rita Snodgrass, Teresa Davis, Shirley Dover, and Jennifer Tipton; and to Amedisys Hospice for their compassionate service.

Family and friends will gather at Monte Vista Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, on Sunday, June 11 at 2:00 PM for the graveside committal service.

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ELIZABETHTON - Kay M. Edens, 76, of Elizabethton, TN passed away on July 12 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Edens was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Elbert and Blanche Hyder Meredith and Lucille Meredith who graciously stepped in to help raise Kay after her mother died. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Harold D. Edens and a brother and sister-in-law Willie G. and Patsy Meredith.

Mrs. Edens is survived by a son, Mark Edens (Anna), a daughter, Beth Tester (Larry), and the greatest joy of her life- her granddaughter, Eden Tester. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law: Jean White and Nancy Alsup, a special niece, Carolyn Dawson, and a special nephew who called weekly, John Meredith. She also leaves behind special friends Gilda Reed, Judy Scalf, Pam Slayton, and Georgia Jaynes.

Mrs. Edens was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Christian Church and the Maggie Kyte Ladies’ Circle.

Kay was a 1964 graduate of Happy Valley High School and a 1966 graduate of Steed College. She retired from the VA Medical Center as a Medical Record Technician.

Kay was also a homemaker who enjoyed traveling, camping, cooking, shopping, canning, and freezing. She also enjoyed college football and basketball; especially the TN Vols teams. She also enjoyed being outdoors, nature, and the beauty of God’s creation.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Burleson, Jeff Chambers, Billy Jaynes, Chris Hughes, Luther McKeehan, Larry Tester.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kirk Hayes, Teddy Reed, Brad Jaynes, Phil Coleman, Tommy Little, Jeff Holt, John Meredith, Terry Meredith, David Meredith, Dylan Garrett, Bryce Garrett, David Slonaker, the men of Oak Grove Christian Church, and the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for their loving care and also to the staff of Amedysis Hospice.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Jeff Curtis Minister and chaplain Chris Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park.