Elizabeth Fletcher

Elizabeth married Rev. Jonathon Hampton Hyder on 15 Mar 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jonathon (son of Jonathon Hyder and Jean Edens) was born on 21 Oct 1812 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Mar 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lawson married Maggie (Hyder) about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maggie was born about 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lawson married Lizzie P. (Hyder) about 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lizzie was born in May 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, November 3, 1942
AGED CARTER COUNTIAN DIES
W. B. C. Hyder, 80, retired farmer and member of one of Carter county's oldest and most distinguished families died Tuesday night a 7:50 at his home one and a half miles east of Elizabethton on Doe river. He retired from active life several years ago because of ill health.
Mr. Hyder lived all his life in the house in which he died. He took his bride to be to the ancestral home when he married 55 years ago.
A son of the Rev. J. Hampton Hyder, Baptist minister and one of the old circuit riders of East Tennessee, Mr. Hyder was the oldest member of the First Baptist church in Elizabethton, having been a member of that denomination for 60 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Hyder; four daughters, Mrs. Carl Roten, Mrs. Ted Howell and Miss Alice Hyder of Elizabethton, and Mrs. C. J. Wine of Wytheville, Va., two sons, J. Hampton Hyder and W. Ray Hyder of Elizabethton; also seven grandchildren. He was also an uncle of Col. Bob Johnson.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock from the First Baptist church in Elizabethton, with the Rev. V. Floyd Starke in charge assisted by Rev. James Boyd and Rev. Hamp Hopkins. Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Music will be in charge of Rev. Keith.
The body will lie in state from 1:30 Wednesday until time for the services.
Active pallbearers: Col. Bob Johnson, Willie T. Johnson, Dan Hyder, Fletcher Hyder, Hyder Banner, J. K. Sharp, James L. Hyder, Kelly Sharp.
Flower bearers: Mesdames Clint Smith, Stewart Lewis, Cale Ellis, Lena White, Mary Nell Haynes, Aron Odom, of Johnson City, Hyder Banner, Lela Richardson, Nannie Sharp, J. K. Sharp, Edith Brumit, Haskel Felty, Dub L. Hyder, Miss Pauline Brumit, Mrs. Primus Dees, Johnson County.
Active pallbearers and flower bearers are requ3est to be at the church at 2:00 p.m.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Dashiel Lodge and they will have charge at the grave.
The body will be returned to the home from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 11:00 o'clock.

William married Jemima Annie Belle (Hyder) about 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jemima was born in Feb 1868 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, December 24, 1936
DAN L. HYDER SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS
Services For Prominent Resident Of County Saturday
Dan L. Hyder, 72, former Elizabethton postmaster and prominent political figure in Carter County for many years, died last night at eight o'clock at his home, two miles south of the city, following an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home, Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. Clay Wilson officiating. Interment will be in the Little Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Adial Lowdy of Johnson City will be in charge of the music, and the Jr. O.U.A.M. of Gap Creek will participate in the services at the cemetery.
Mr. Hyder was a native of this county, was the son of the late Rev. L. Hampton Hyder and Elizabeth Fletcher Hyder. His father was a prominent Baptist minister. For more than ten years he taught in the county schools. He was employed by the federal government in the revenue service from 1916 to 1921. In 1921 he was appointed postmaster here under Harding, and served in that capacity until 1931, when he was forced to retired because of ill health. He was also employed at one time as county surveyor. He was prominently affiliated with the Masonic Order, the Odd Fellows and Jr. O.U.A.M.
Forty-six years ago he was married to Miss Sallie A. Little, uniting two pioneer families of the county.
Survivors are his widow; five daughters, Mrs. Dan White, Mrs. Cale Ellis of Elizabethton, Mrs. T. A. Odom and Mrs. S. T. Lewis of Johnson City, and Mrs. Sam Dunn of Yankeetown, Florida; three sons, Lon T. Hyder, Fletcher Hyder and Dan L. Hyder Jr. of Elizabethton; one brother, W. R. C. Hyder; and 15 grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Hamp Hyder, C. H. Hyder, H. H. Banner, Ray Hyder, Cecil Little, Clay Little, Lawrence Hyder and Frank Little.

Daniel married Sarah Alice Little about 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Rev Frank Hoss Little and Nancy Jane Keys) was born on 1 Feb 1869 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Feb 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Little Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Elizabeth "Ettie" Nave on 28 Jun 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born on 26 May 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Oct 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, June 25, 1934
BROOKS HYDER DIES AT HOME
R. Brooks Hyder, 61, Spanish American War veteran, a member of the county board of education, and a former member of the county court, died at his home in south Lilly Addition Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The deceased was one of the most prominent men in the county. For years he was a member of the county court and at his death was a member of the county board of education. He was a descendant of one of the early pioneer families of this section. His grandfather, the Rev. J. H. Hyder, was one of the early pioneer Baptist ministers. He father, Dr. L. F. Hyder, was a leading physician in this section. Aside from his civic activities, he was also an active member of the Baptist church. Early in life he became a member of the First Baptist church in this city, and after the organization of the East Side Baptist Church near his home, he became a charter member and a deacon in the church, being one of the most delightful and loyal workers.
He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Annie Toncracy[sic], and three children, Mrs. Brooks Cole, Mrs. Charles Franklin and Harry Hyder; one brother, C. H. Hyder; one sister; Mrs. Hunter Allen; two grandchildren, Ralph and Rondal Cole, all of Elizabethton.
Funeral services were conducted from the home in south Lilly Addition this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. H. C. Hopkins officiating. Interment was made in Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Estel Hyder, Jim Hyder, Clifton Allen, Glenn Allen, Charles Toncray, Homley Blevins, and Houston Blevins.

Reuben married Annie M. Toncray about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Annie (daughter of Samuel Toncray and Hester (Toncray)) was born about 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 May 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonathon married Gladys Rhea on 3 Sep 1925 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Gladys (daughter of Joseph Rhea and Emma Mills) was born on 10 Jun 1899 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married Amanda Ester Nidiffer on 29 Aug 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amanda (daughter of Robert Nidiffer and Winnie Elizabeth Garland) was born on 22 Mar 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Dec 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married Judson Nave on 26 Apr 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Judson (son of John Thomas Nave and Nancy Ann Barbara "Nanny" Nave) was born on 27 Jun 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Aug 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Ira Selmer Cole on 24 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ira (son of George Washington Cole and Rosanna Melissa Berry) was born on 1 Nov 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married May Cole about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. May (daughter of George Cole and Maggie Renfro) was born about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Rettie Blanche Grindstaff on 31 Aug 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rettie (daughter of James B. Grindstaff and Elizabeth Markland) was born on 25 Jan 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jan 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estel married Geneva Livingston on 26 Nov 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Geneva was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A dedicated servant to God, the poor, and the weak, as well as a loving mother and wife, Dr. Marjorie Nelle Hyder Cardwell, 82, went home to our Lord and Savior on December 26, 2009, after a brief illness.

She was born to Jonathan Hampton Hyder and Gladys Rhea Hyder of Elizabethton in the same home where her son now resides. Seventy years ago Marjorie Nelle accepted Jesus as her Savior in the same church where she later taught Sunday School for decades, First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. Marjorie Nelle and her husband, Bob, were inseparable. Their worldwide travels presented them countless opportunities to witness to others. Marjorie Nelle's favorite verse, Matthew 25:40, was her life's motto. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." These words guided her to crusade for the rights of those less fortunate.

Although Marjorie Nelle lived in Greenwood, SC, Ormond Beach, FL, and Nashville, TN, her roots as a Hyder and Rhea ran deep in the Appalachian Mountains. Dr. Cardwell taught Speech & Hearing in the Elizabethton City Schools for several years while starting classes for the mentally handicapped. In 1969 she went into state government with Dr. James Willett at Greene Valley Developmental Center. Her life-long passion became a career that spanned over three decades. Marjorie Nelle fought for developmentally disabled citizens' rights from the hills of east Tennessee to the top of Capitol Hill in Nashville. She and Bob were active in the Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC), Holston Methodist Home for Children, the Carter County-Elizabethton Library Association, First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, the Southern Baptist Convention, Watauga Association, Hale Community Ministries, along with many organizations that benefited people of all walks of life. Although Dr. Cardwell held many degrees, her most notable education was through her developmentally disabled son, Robbie.

Known to everyone as Marjorie Nelle, her tiny frame was mighty. There was no mountain, judge, or crusade that was bigger than her and her faith. Goliath would have run! Her career as an advocate for people with developmental disabilities began when her son, Robbie, was born in 1950. However, she was an advocate for all people regardless of how differently-abled or their status in society. Dr. Cardwell was known state-wide as a crusader not only in upper east Tennessee as Superintendent of Greene Valley Developmental Center, but across the entire state of Tennessee and to other states. She served as Superintendent of Clover Bottom Developmental Center, and after retiring was asked to return as Assistant Commissioner and later as Commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.

Dr. Cardwell is survived by her sons, Robert E. (Robbie) Cardwell, III and Jon Hampton Cardwell and wife, Julie all of Elizabethton; and her daughter, Jennifer Lynn (gin) Cardwell Perkins and her husband, Steve, Hermitage, TN. She is also survived by her sister, Jane Rhea Hyder Clayton and husband, Neville T., Daytona Beach, FL; and her sister-in-laws, Leunah Cardwell (Doodle) Tipton, Elizabethton and Mary Ruth Cardwell Ownby, Richmond, VA. Her six grandchildren: Robert (Bobby) Dail, Rachelann, and Jon Thomas (Tommy) Cardwell, and Austin Bradford, Dustin Andrew, and Sarai Linnea Perkins along with her two great-grandchildren, Tristan Perkins and Maria Medina Perkins, will always fondly remember their MomMom. Her husband and best friend of sixty years, Robert Ernest Cardwell, Jr., Daddy Bob, was welcomed into God's arms on December 13, 2008.

A service to celebrate the life of Marjorie Nelle Cardwell will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. James Royston and Dr. David Irby officiating. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Bob Polk and Rev. Ron Owens officiating. The eulogy will be given by Mr. Jon Cardwell. Music will be provided by Julie Cardwell, Sally Shook Harris, and Erica Yoon, violinist. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, will be deacons and the Potter's Clay Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church.

Marjorie married Robert Ernest Cardwell on 18 Oct 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born about 1926 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 13 Dec 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On April 20, 2018, J.R. (Jane Rhea) Hyder Clayton departed this material world to join again with her husband in heaven, Neville T. (Cowboy) Clayton.
Born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on December 2, 1930, she grew up in her Appalachian Mountain home. She thrived in Elizabethton while enjoying riding her horse along with spending many enjoyable moments with her precious dog, Skippy. J.R. developed pneumonia at the age of 5 and was the first to receive an O2 tank in her country home which saved her life. However, during this time of illness she was introduced to a world, miles away, called Daytona Beach when someone showed her a picture of a palm tree on a beach and never forgot this paradise. Once healed from this traumatic illness, J.R. attended elementary school and graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1948 where she was voted Senior Superlative Best Speaker. She went on to attend East Tennessee State University from 1948 to 1951, then graduated with a Medical Technology degree from Duke University in 1953.
J.R. started her career as medical technologist in Abingdon, Va., at Johnston Memorial Hospital from 1953 to 1955 but had her sights set on a warmer climate. She took a job at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach as Chief Technologist from 1955 to 1960. During this time she met 'The Most Eligible Bachelor from Daytona Beach' while skiing at Wilders Cut in 1955. Friends remember her as saying "That's the man I am going to marry!" So indeed, they married on September 28, 1956 at Calvary Baptist Church in Daytona Beach. She was a faithful choir member at Calvary from 1956 to 1963 when GOD led her to uncharted territory in South Daytona. From the Baptist Chapel in Daytona Beach, J.R. was involved in becoming a Charter Member of First Baptist Church of South Daytona in 1967. While being instrumental in birthing this new community church, she dove in to volunteering in the choir, teaching women's Sunday school classes, pulpit committee member, sanctuary building committee member along with numerous other committees. She was a faithful volunteer as long as the shrimp weren't running in the Halifax River. J.R. did not limit her volunteering activities to her church but to other avenues as well. She was a believer of the neighborhood school systems and was a strong opponent of school busing. She was a charter member of the first Volusia County Advisory Committee for the Volusia County School Board. She also served as chairman for this committee until terms were limited. (She claimed they limited terms because she 'worried' them)!
J.R. was awarded the honor of 'Lay Person of the Year' in 1987 by the local Phi Delta Kappa Chapter. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Major Folsom Chapter in Elizabethton. She served on the South Daytona Elementary School Advisory Council. J.R. served on the State Textbook Council for the Social Studies until 2003 when loss of her sight prevented further service. J.R.'s loss of vision did not prevent her from serving the Lord in other capacities. She continued her service and passion for volunteering when she was chosen as Outreach Director for First Baptist Church of South Daytona. She was also the first Purple Hat recipient from the Women of Grace. Because she was a Charter member of her hometown church, she volunteered as church Historian for many years.
J.R. is predeceased by her husband, Neville (Cowboy) Clayton, of 62 years, and her dear sister, Dr. Marjorie Nelle Cardwell of Elizabethton. She leaves her devoted children, Becca, Preston, and Dorislyn along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other loving family members.

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Minnie Evelyn Byrd, age 84, of Elizabethton, died Monday, May 7, 2007 in the Northside Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Raymond and Amanda Nidiffer Hyder. Mrs. Byrd was retired from Levi Strauss. She was a member of Siam Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Arnold B. Lovelace; a granddaughter, Ronda M. Lovelace; four brothers, Verl, Burnett, Clay and Haskel Hyder; and a sister, Lillian Nidiffer.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph Byrd, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Rondal C. and Elizabeth Lovelace of Johnson City; a grandson, David Lovelace, and his wife, Karen, of Kingsport; two granddaughters, Rebecca Lovelace of Greer, SC and Rachel Lovelace-Worley and her husband, David, of Bluff City; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Meghan, and Olivia Lovelace, all of Kingsport; two sisters, Lizzetta Pierce and Anna M. Singleton, both of Elizabethton; and two brothers, Jack Hyder of Elizabethton and Charles Hyder of John Day, OR. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Minnie married Arnold Benedict Lovelace on 21 Sep 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Arnold (son of Tennessee Lovelace and Mary Ann Hardin) was born on 5 Jan 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Anna M. "Ann" Singleton, 93, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Ann was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Cecil and Amanda Nidiffer Hyder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Nidiffer and Evelyn Byrd, and six brothers, Clay Hyder, Burnett Hyder, Haskel Hyder, Charles Hyder, Jack Hyder and Verl Hyder.
Ann retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 44 years of service and was a member of Siam Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, ceramics and her flowers. Most of all Ann loved being with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Frank E. Singleton, of the home; her son, Randy Singleton and wife Teresa, Elizabethton; her granddaughter, Laurel Singleton, Elizabethton; a sister, Lizetta Pierce, Elizabethton; and a sister-in-law, Faye Gould of South Carolina. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Anna M. "Ann" Singleton will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, in the Wilson Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Lack officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from the deacons of Siam Baptist Church, family and friends.

Anna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jack Hyder, 87, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016, at Hillview Health Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Cecil and Amanda Nidiffer Hyder.
Jack was a construction worker and farmer. He was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Crowe Hyder, who died October 23, 1996.
Survivors include two daughters, Janet Hyder, Elizabethton, and Veronica Mackara and husband Fred, Johnson City; a son, Michael Hyder and wife Shirley, of the home; three grandchildren, Amanda Davis, Jack Hyder and Brandy Hyder; six great-grandchildren, Haley, Caitlyn and Chance Pendleton, Michael and Cheyenne Hyder and Piper Abernathy; two sisters, Lizette Pierce and Ann Singleton and husband Frank; several nieces and nephews; and a special niece, Paulette Pierce.
Graveside services for Jack Hyder were conducted Monday, August 15, in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Hillman officiating. Pallbearers were Michael Hyder, Dean Pierce, Lawrence Pierce, Bill Grindstaff, Kevin Campbell and Matthew Campbell.

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Reba Peters, age 93, of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in the Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Judson and Maggie Hyder Nave. Reba was a homemaker and she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Elizabethton. During the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's she would taxi children to school. She loved her family and everyone called her "Big Granny". Reba also loved to take rides in the mountains and working puzzles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Estel Peters; a son, Ricky Peters; a brother, Harry Nave and a very special aunt who raised her, Lizzie Nave.

Survivors include three daughters, Patsy Davis and husband Lawrence; Johnson City; Peggy Moore, Elizabethton and Betty Frazier and husband Wes, Elizabethton; two sons, C. J. Peters and wife Debbie, Elizabethton and Darrell Peters and wife Lynda, Johnson City; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and a special sister-in-law, Verlee Peters, Elizabethton also survive.

A service to honor the life of Reba Peters will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, October 3, 2015 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Dr. Joe Sorah officiating. Music will be under the direction of Teresa Sorah. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. on Saturday prior to the funeral service or at the residence of a daughter, Peggy Moore, 203 Donna Avenue, Elizabethton, TN at other times.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 4, 2015 in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mark Newman and Rev. Dean Smith officiating. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 1:15 P.M. on Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Newman, members of Calvary Baptist Church and Shirley Lowry.

Reba married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Harry Thurman Nave, 79, 1009 DeJarnette Street, Elizabethton, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Mr. Nave was a retired Elizabethton Chief of Police. Prior to his employment at the police department, he was employed at Pet Dairy. Mr. Nave was hired by the police department in December 1962 and was appointed chief of police in 1976. He retired from the police department in 1984. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #622. Mr. Nave was a member, deacon and choir member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Dreama Nave. He was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Proffitt Nave; a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Brenda Nave, Jasper, Ga.; three grandchildren, Tajai Kuhn, Nicki Nave and Natalie Ricci; three great-grandchildren, Stephen, Megan and Kaitlyn; and a sister, Reba Peters, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Joe Sorah officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday in Happy Valley Memorial Park, with the Rev. Gale Hartley officiating. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. Monday, will be Dan Kuhn, Chris Ricci, Melvin Nave, Wes Frazier, Jim McKinney, Ronnie Nave, C.J. Peters and Darrell Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Chief Roger Deal, members and former members of the Elizabethton Police Department, Sheriff John Henson, and members and former members of the Carter County Sheriff's Department. An honor guard and graveside honors will be conducted by the Elizabethton Police Department. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. Monday to go to the cemetery.

Harry married Gertrude R. Proffitt about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gertrude (daughter of John Thomas Proffitt and Laura Sarah Morley) was born about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Conway Hyder, 92, Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday April 30, 2016, in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late J.L. & May Cole Hyder. Conway was a graduate of Unaka High School. He was associated with his father in the operation of J.L. Hyder & Son Coal & Feed Store for several years.

Conway was a member of Fairview Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee. He served on the Board of Directors of the Farm Bureau also was a past president. He also served on the Board of Directors of Citizen Bank, Hunter. He had served on the Carter County Planning Commission. He was also a member of the Carter County Cattleman Association. Conway also was a farmer.

Conway was preceded in death by his wife, Newland Hyder, April 19, 2006.

Survivors include his children, Norine & husband John Allen, and Jim and wife Adie Hyder all of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Jamie Allen, Holli and husband Danny O'Quinn and Cameron Hyder; four great grandchildren, Patrick, Madeline, Dawson and Emma O'Quinn; several nieces, nephews & cousins including a special cousin Bill "Hartley" Hyder.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Kenneth Jordan officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by his grandson, Jamie Allen and nephew Dennis Merrill. The eulogy will be given by his grandson Cameron Hyder. Active Pallbearers will be: Patrick O'Quinn, Dawson O'Quinn, Daniel Buckles, Mike Barnett, Judge Stacy Street, Mike McKinney, Marvin Garland and Larry Winchester. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Doyce Sheffield, Tom McKay, Butch Clendenon, Terry Gass, David Swann, Mike Nidiffer, Jimmy Street, A.D. "Sonny" Fletcher, Bill Ward, Terry Buckles, David Wortman, Charles Steagall, Dennis Williams, Chad Frazier, Lawrence Hodge, Sidney Riley, his Breakfast Buddies, his church family, Dry Hollow friends, Farm Bureau Personnell.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Jonathan Bremer, Dr. Vivian Clark, and his special care givers, Kate Rogers, Donna Williams and Angie Cook. The family would especially like to thank and honor the Staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home and the Staff of Caris Hospice.

Conway married Newland M. Wilds on 10 May 1945 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Newland (daughter of Henry Gilbert Wilds and Angeline Debusk) was born about 1914 in Cocke County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , 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]

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ELIZABETHTON - Ardith Hyder Curde, age 91, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Ardith was born December 3, 1930 in Carter County to the late Estal and Geneva (Livingston) Hyder. In addition to her parents, Ardith was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert Hoover Curde; a brother, Bill Hyder; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Alvin and Pearl Curde.

Herbert was the love of her life and their love remained strong for sixty seven wonderful years. She had a special bond with her two daughters and their families. Her grandchildren and great grandsons brought a smile to her face and joy to her life. Ardith was a loyal and devoted member of Brick Christian Church and she loved her church family very much. She loved her Broad Street neighbors and enjoyed camping, going to the beach and to the lake. Also, Ardith loved gardening both in her roses and her vegetables. She canned her homegrown vegetables and was also a fantastic cook. Ardith had a servant’s heart and was a caregiver to many members of her family. Watching UT football and basketball was a favorite thing to do, also shopping.

Those left to cherish Ardith’s precious memory are her two daughters, Patti (Keith) Buck of Johnson City and Mikki (Ned) Morrell of Kingsport; her grandchildren, Shannon Banner of Johnson City, Cody Buck of Johnson City, Brookney (Tim) Chamberlain of Maryville, TN, and Brandi (Justin) Hobby of Knoxville, TN; her great grandsons, Brayln Banner of Johnson City and Nolan Hobby of Knoxville, TN; one expected grandson; her brother-in-law, Frank Curde of Elizabethton; her sister-in-law, Babe Powers of Hamilton, Montana; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A celebration of Ardith’s life will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Mr. Ernie Depew, minister and Mr. Jeff Campbell, minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ned Morrell, Jenniffer Trent, and Cody Buck. The family will receive friends from 4:30 PM until 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Saturday or at the residence of her daughter, Patti Buck, at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Keith Buck, Cody Buck, Ned Morrell, Justin Hobby, Tim Chamberlain, and Jason Bowling. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Hyder, Gary Hyder, and Marlous Black.

Ardith married Herbert Hoover Curde on 3 Mar 1951 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Herbert (son of Alvin Marion Curd and Winnie Pearl Feathers) was born on 16 Feb 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Bill R. Hyder, age 88, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from his residence. Bill was born in Carter County to the late Estal and Geneva A. Livingston Hyder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Lynn Hyder; and a brother-in-law, Herb Curde.

Bill retired as a paving contractor for Hyder Paving- CAPS Construction and was a United States Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church. Bill was also a member of the Elks Lodge and the VFW. He loved boating and the weekends he spent at Watauga Lake and also his winters spent in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Bill is survived by his best friend and the love of his life of 42 years, Lisa Hyder, of the home; four children: Charles Estal Hyder and wife Rebecca, of Elizabethton, Gary Roger Hyder, of Johnson City, Marlous Black and husband Charlie, of Columbia, SC and Lacie Hyder, of Johnson City; two stepsons, Joey Bowers and wife April, of Johnson City and Andy Bowers, also of Johnson City; fifteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Ardith Curde, of Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation for friends and family will be conducted from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

A graveside service to honor the life of Bill R. Hyder will follow the visitation at 2:30 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Estel Williams officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Boone Dam Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Terry Arnold, Phillip Reece, Jerry Tester, Joey Bowers, Carter Guess and Henry Burrow. Honorary pallbearers will be all the former employees of Hyder Paving-CAPS Construction.

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JOHNSON CITY - Rondal (Ron) Clay Lovelace, 78, passed away at his home in Johnson City, TN on May 23, 2021 following an extended illness. He was born to the late Arnold B. Lovelace and Evelyn Hyder Lovelace Byrd on August 30, 1942 in Carter County, TN.

He had no blood born siblings, but a host of brothers and sisters in Siam where he grew up. His best and long-time friend since they were 4 years old, Ted Hamilton died last summer.

Ron was a Polio survivor. He graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1960. He was an American Patriot with hopes of getting an Army commission after firing in ROTC at ETSU for 3 years. But during his last physical at Ft. Benning, GA, the effects of Polio showed up, causing the loss of that dream. He had been #1 in his class for marksmanship. Ron worked with the Carter Co. Youth Civil Air Patrol in the early 1960s. He loved working with the Boy Scouts Troup #220 teaching emergency preparedness.

Ron was the Science Hill Band Booster President several times in the late seventies to late eighties. He was always where his children were.

He was an Adult Sunday School teacher at Snow Memorial and filled in as Trustee of the church. Now a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. Ron was a Mason, past Johnson City Lodge and Unicoi Lodge. He was a machine designer, retiring on disability from Texas Instruments in 1992 after post Polio Syndrome took over his body in 1987.

Ron is predeceased by his parents, daughter, Ronda Michelle Lovelace, stepfather, Ralph Byrd, brothers-in-law Ralph Saylor and Earl Saylor.

Ron was married to the love of his life, and high school sweetheart for 58 years, 8 months, Elizabeth Ann Saylor Lovelace. He has left to cherish his memory a son, David Lovelace and wife, Karen, daughters, Rebecca Ann Lovelace and Rachel Michelle Lovelace, grandchildren, Ryan Lovelace and wife Jenifer, Megan Lovelace Hall and husband Adrian, Olivia Faith Lovelace and three great- grandchildren, Louella, Elijah and Hudson, Special niece, Elizabeth (Beth) T. Saylor of Seattle WA. whom he thought of as a daughter, special cousins, Pauletta Pierce (Lawrence), Sue Arp (Ron).

In lieu of flowers please remember a charity of your choice or the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

A visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 5:00- 7:00PM in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, a memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Jody Jenkins and Pastor John Herdman, officiating. An inurnment service will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

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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.