William Creed Buckles

William married Catharine Jones about 1838 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Catharine was born in Sep 1811 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married Calvin F. Cable on 18 Mar 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Calvin (son of Daniel Cable and Elizabeth Sheffield) was born on 6 Mar 1826 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Mary Jane Carriger on 24 May 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Sarah A. Bowers on 22 Apr 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Daniel Stover Bowers and Emeline Johnson) was born on 25 Jul 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Eliza Catharine Williams about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Alfred C. Williams and Rebecca Berry) was born on 20 Mar 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married James Knox Polk Ritchie about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Andrew R. Ritchie and Jane T. "Jennie" Jenkins) was born on 4 Jul 1842 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married James Henderson Williams on 7 Jun 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Alfred C. Williams and Rebecca Berry) was born on 11 Jan 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Mar 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Celia J. Williams on 22 Apr 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Celia (daughter of Rev. Pleasant A. Williams and Levisa Pierce) was born in Mar 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Joseph P. Vandeventer on 2 Jun 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of James Vandeventer and Lorine (Vandeventer)) was born about 1844 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Fannie E. Garland on 12 May 1881 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Fannie was born on 10 Feb 1860 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 14 Apr 1899 in , , North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catharine married Harvey R. Williams about 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harvey (son of Rev. Pleasant A. Williams and Levisa Pierce) was born on 20 Feb 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jun 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John M. Bowers about 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Daniel Stover Bowers and Emeline Johnson) was born about 1853 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Judy Ann Hyder on 17 Nov 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Judy (daughter of Canida Hyder and Mary (Hyder)) was born about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1932. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Nave on 10 Nov 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born in May 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Samuel Murry Berry about 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Samuel Murray Berry and Frances "Fannie" Heatherly) was born on 2 Mar 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Ruthie Bowers about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruthie was born on 1 Aug 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Feb 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Lillie J. Ritchie about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie was born about 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married John N. Chambers about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of David Turner Chambers and Nancy Catherine Grindstaff) was born about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Nov 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Valley Forge, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

U. married Maggie Oliver on 22 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maggie (daughter of Elijah D. H. Oliver and Matilda Collins) was born in Mar 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

U. married Eliza C. Williams on 1 Oct 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Harvey R. Williams and Catharine Cable) was born on 6 Jun 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Nicholas J. Blain Oliver on 26 Sep 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nicholas (son of Elijah D. H. Oliver and Matilda Collins) was born on 26 Feb 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1925 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pyles Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Rodney R. Williams on 22 May 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rodney was born on 19 Oct 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Mar 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Valley Forge, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Mollie C. Bowers on 24 Dec 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mollie was born about 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Samuel C. Williams on 17 Sep 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Rev. Pleasant A. Williams and Levisa Pierce) was born on 8 Jul 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Oct 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married Julia Buckles on 9 Mar 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Thomas Jefferson Buckles and Celia J. Williams) was born on 13 Sep 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married Callie Williams on 7 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Callie (daughter of James G. Williams and Alice Miller) was born on 11 Nov 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Aug 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Myrtle Victoria Van Huss about 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Thomas Sylvannus Van Huss and Ethel Blevins) was born on 18 Nov 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jan 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Bessie Davidson about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born about 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Crow on 25 Dec 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Tennessee Jackson "Tinnie" Crow and Hester Emmaline Bowers) was born on 8 Dec 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 May 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Alice E. Morrell on 29 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of William Robert Morrell and Sarah Elizabeth Mottern) was born in Jul 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Aug 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Eliza (Williams) about 1920 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Eliza was born on 10 Apr 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married James R. Nave about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of James Abraham Nave and Mary P. Pharr) was born on 26 May 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jul 1971 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Walter Elias McQueen on 3 Sep 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of William Franklin McQueen and Rebecca Louisa Morley) was born on 6 Dec 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Sep 1961 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Elihu J. Crumley on 8 Dec 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elihu (son of Frederick F. Crumley and Arazilla Pearce) was born on 1 Nov 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Nov 1944 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Abraham H. Buckles on 11 Feb 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Abraham (child of Isaac B. Buckles and Ruth Adeline Bowers) was born on 18 Dec 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jul 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Delia Noland on 20 Mar 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Delia (daughter of C. W. Noland and Emma (Noland)) was born about 1893 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 29 Jan 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Emma Buckles on 17 Feb 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of U. S. Grant Buckles and Maggie Oliver) was born in Mar 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Lee Buckles on 9 Mar 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lee (son of William Creed Buckles and Eliza Catharine Williams) was born on 13 Oct 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jan 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Mossie M. Cole about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mossie (daughter of Andrew J. Cole and Cora E Parker) was born on 23 Sep 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Oct 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Abbagail Nave about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Abbagail (daughter of John Thomas Nave and Nancy Ann Barbara "Nanny" Nave) was born in Apr 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Ida Anderson on 5 Oct 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida was born on 2 Jun 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary "Mollie" (Vandeventer) about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 9 Aug 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Dec 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Katherine married William Dayton Hardin on 5 Apr 1896 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . William (son of Elijah D. Hardin and Lydia Forbes) was born in Oct 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Apr 1929 in , Wise County, Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Katherine married William M. Oliver on 18 Jan 1937 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . William (son of Christian C. Oliver and Mary Margaret Pharr) was born on 12 Mar 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorena married Webster S. Williams about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Webster (son of Harvey R. Williams and Catharine Cable) was born in Feb 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nathan Garland. Nathan was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lockie married Samuel Burleson on 15 Feb 1913 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Samuel (son of William Burleson and Elmira "Myrah" Hughes) was born about 1872 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 6 Aug 1945 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Grassy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pleasant married Callie P. Pierce on 15 Mar 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Callie (daughter of Jackson D. C. Pierce and Nancy Jane "Ginny" Bowers) was born on 27 Nov 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Webster married Lorena Vandeventer about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lorena (daughter of Joseph P. Vandeventer and Nancy J. Buckles) was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Jackson D. C. Pierce about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jackson (son of Tennessee C. Pierce and Phebe Jenkins) was born on 1 Nov 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married U. S. Grant Buckles on 1 Oct 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. U. (son of James A. Buckles and Sarah A. Bowers) was born on 12 Oct 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Jason B. Bowers about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jason was born on 5 May 1875; died on 7 Jul 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Mr. Crow about 1900. Mr. was born about 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Alvin Powell Hardin about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alvin (son of Elijah D. Hardin and Lydia Forbes) was born on 29 Apr 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brown married Bessie Mae Bowers about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie (daughter of Isaac Newton Bowers and Sarah Levicy "Sallie" Morrell) was born on 18 Apr 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Apr 1964 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Katie married Edward Roark on 13 Jan 1908 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Edward (son of Nathan Wiley Roark and Martha L. Canter) was born on 29 Sep 1890 in , Ashe County, North Carolina, ; died on 1 Dec 1954 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Charles "Charlie" Clark on 29 Apr 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of John B. Clark and Maria Myra Miller) was born in May 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ollie married Charles Blake Byrd on 1 Jun 1926. Charles was born about 1900; died on 6 Jan 1973 in Lenawee County, , , Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married William Harrison Hyder on 23 Jun 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Jonathon Daunt Hyder and Harriett O'Brien) was born on 28 Jan 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Sep 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Josie (Buckles) about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josie was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martin married Callie Berry on 19 Oct 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1940. Callie (daughter of William James Berry and Lavica "Vicy" Combs) was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martin married Beulah J. Baines before 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beulah (daughter of Walter Mack Baines and Laura Jane Barron) was born on 27 Aug 1909 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married Petibone G. Bowers on 16 Aug 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Petibone (son of Teter Nave Bowers and Mary E. Anderson) was born on 4 Nov 1880 in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee; died on 5 Jul 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dan married Trula Mae Lowe about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Trula (daughter of Albert M. Lowe and Arte L. Robinson) was born in 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Chrisley B. Carden on 2 Aug 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Chrisley (son of Richard Presley Carden and Mary J. Bowers) was born on 30 Apr 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flora married Luther A. Bowers on 25 Dec 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Luther (son of Mike Lovelace and Elizabeth Caroline Bowers) was born on 10 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Frank T. Buckles on 17 Feb 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Thomas Jefferson Buckles and Celia J. Williams) was born in Apr 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shinola married Martin Daniel Pierce on 16 Nov 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Martin (son of Pleasant Pierce and Caldonia Bowers) was born on 30 Sep 1896 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Mar 1988 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Blonnie Buckles about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Blonnie (daughter of Lee Buckles and Julia Buckles) was born on 5 Oct 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Mossie Pierce on 8 Jun 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mossie (daughter of Jackson D. C. Pierce and Eliza C. Williams) was born on 30 Mar 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Oct 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Earline Oliver on 5 Jan 1965 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Earline (daughter of Shelby Jett Oliver and Laura Bell Pierce) was born on 29 May 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - U.G. Buckles, 89, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 in the Signature Health Care.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Grant Buckles and Eliza Williams Pierce Buckles. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Buckles was a retired Welder; he also loved to farm and work in his garden. He was a member and former deacon of Blue Springs Christian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Shelia Buckles Wilson and several half-brothers & sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years: Pauline Weaver Buckles. A daughter& son-in-law: Sharon & Terry Oliver, Elizabethton. Three Grandchildren: Melanie Reid & husband Everett, Regina Oliver and Jason Wilson & wife Lacey. Two Great Grandchildren: Sophie & Abby. Several nieces, nephews & great nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Richard Thomason, Minister and Rev. Jerry Stout officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2018 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Jill Kemp, Kathy Thomason & Mark Church. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday will be: Dustin Buckles, Gerald Buckles, Willard Lovelace, Everett Reid, Jason Wilson, Dudley Wilson, Carl Buckles and Steve Pirece. Honorary Pallbearers will be: his church family and friends. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Jeffrey Schoondyke & Karing Hearts Staff, Dr. Michelle Davenport, the Staff of Amedisys and all nurses for their excellent care & support, also to Willard Lovelace, Gerald Buckles and Ruthie Mitchell for their support.

Ugene married Ella Pauline Weaver on 4 Mar 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ella (daughter of John Weaver and Eliza Jane Williams) was born on 13 Oct 1930; died on 30 May 2022; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Pearl Essie Buckles about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pearl (daughter of Frank T. Buckles and Delia Noland) was born on 31 Oct 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 May 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willie married Mattie Lyons on 8 Sep 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mattie was born on 9 Nov 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Feb 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eston married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobert married Eula Mae Oliver about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eula was born on 2 May 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blonnie married Elijah Buckles about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elijah (son of U. S. Grant Buckles and Maggie Oliver) was born on 29 Dec 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Dec 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Floyd William Buckles, 88, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at his residence.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Lee and Callie Williams Buckles.
Mr. Buckles was a retired electrician with North American
Rayon Corporation. He served in the United States Army
during World War II. Mr. Buckles was a member and Elder of East Side Christian Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Hazel Guinn Buckles, May 2, 1994; a daughter, Rita Buckles; and by three sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Poole and Barbara
Fair and husband, Clifford, all of Elizabethton; a son, Ronnie Buckles, Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Ashley Walsh, Tabitha Price, Donna Mosley and Joey Buckles; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Buckles will be conducted at 8 p.m.
Friday, July 29, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Randle
Johnson and Mr. John H. Smith, ministers, officiating. Music
will be provided by the East Side Christian Church Choir. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, will be Clifford Fair, Cody Walsh, Gregg Price, Rob Mosley, Frank Richardson, Wes Holtsclaw and Junior Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be his church family.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hazel Guinn. Hazel was born on 28 Nov 1926; died on 2 May 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was the son of the late Lee and Callie Williams Buckles. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Loretta Bowers, Wanda Bowers, and Lexie Lawson; two brothers, Lee Buckles and Cleveland Buckles; five half-sisters and three half-brothers.

Mr. Buckles was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church and retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 44 years of service.

The funeral service was conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2003 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

The graveside service and interment were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2003 in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery.

Horace married Roxie L. Wilson about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roxie (daughter of Joseph E. Wilson and Stella Pierce) was born on 14 Mar 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 May 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Worley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Victoria married Luther Vandeventer about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Luther (son of James Cameron Vandeventer and Mary "Mollie" (Vandeventer)) was born on 7 Jul 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jul 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lola Hazel Cole on 18 Sep 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lola (daughter of George Washington Cole and Nancy Lillian Berry) was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Albert G. Williams, age 97, of Elizabethton passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Albert was born in Elizabethton to the late William Grant and Margaret Kathryn Crow Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Geneva Hart Williams; his second wife, Wilma Adams Williams; a brother, Earl Williams; and his special friends, Wayne Hicks, Joe Rominger and Bill Roten.

Albert had worked as an automotive machinist and was a member of Southern Baptist Church in Gray. Albert was a United States Army veteran, having joined in 1941 and was deployed to active duty in 1942. He served at Aleutian Island in Dutch Harbour, Alaska in the vehicle maintenance division and attained the rank of SPC4 before returning home in 1945, following the surrender of Japan. He was quoted as saying about an instance while on active duty, "I had 5 or 6 men with me. I had one wrecker, put a man in each vehicle and pulled them all at one time, to a scrapyard eight miles away, on a morning that is was 38 degrees below zero."

Albert was a member of Capt. Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post 2166, a member of the NRA, the American Legion Post 49 and past president of the CB Club. He donated to the DAV and was a huge NasCar fan, having helped build Herman Beam's car in 1960.

Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Neil McNaughton, of Ball Ground, GA; a son and daughter-in-law, William D. "Billy" and Sandra Williams, of Morristown, TN; two step sons, Dave Adams and wife Sandy, of Gray, TN and Dennis Adams and wife Connie, of Nashville, TN; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and many close friends and neighbors.

A gathering of remembrance for Mr. Albert G. Williams will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the chapel, prior to the service. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Albert married Geneva M. Hart about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Geneva (daughter of William F. Hart and Ida Melissa Jones) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobart married Hassie Clark on 20 Mar 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hassie was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Parents may be A. C. and Alice Williams.

Maynard married Hazel V. Phillippi about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hazel (daughter of Roy Phillippi and Mae Nettie Arnold) was born about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bonnie married David Ross "Rosco" Garrison on 4 Aug 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of James L. Garrison and Landa Gussie Ritchie) was born about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Apr 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Myrtle R. Ellis on 22 Dec 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of U.S. Grant Ellis and Mary J. Holly) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sylvester married Zora L. Miller about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Zora was born about 1914; died on 26 Jun 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earl married Emma Myers about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Oct 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Charles Wesley Vandeventer about 1914 in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. Charles was born on 29 Apr 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Nov 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pearl married Luther Buckles about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Luther (son of Daniel S. Buckles and Mollie C. Bowers) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Dec 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clay married Georgia Danner about 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Georgia (daughter of Charles Lee "Charley" Danner and Eva Sarah Mae Hodges) was born about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mr. Eugene F. (Jack) Buckles, formerly of 159 Buckles Road, Elizabethton, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

He was born on December 13, 1921, to the late Frank and Emma Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Juanita G. Buckles; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Pearl and Luther Buckles and Effie and Carmack Danner; two brothers, Clay Buckles and Claude Buckles. He was a native of Carter County, TN.

Mr. Buckles was a life-long farmer in the Blue Springs Community of Carter County, he also served in the United States Army and saw combat in Europe during WWII. He was employed at North American Rayon Corporation for many years and served two terms on the Carter County Commission. He was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church.

Mr. Buckles was fond of bluegrass music, gospel music and old time fiddle tunes. One of his favorite songs was "What a Day That Will Be" with which he often sang along. He especially enjoyed the gospel music of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver.

Mr. Buckles is survived by four children: Vivian Hammonds, Wayne L. Buckles, Barbara Jean Lotshaw, all of Elizabethton, and Debbie Dotson, of Watauga; two sons-in-law, Howard Hammonds and Mark Dotson; four grandchildren, Melanie Harkleroad and husband, Tim, of Bristol, Nathan Arnold and wife, Shelley, of Norman, OK, Frank Arnold and wife, Caryn, of Tulsa, OK, Dustin Buckles and wife, Jessica, Elizabethton; five great-grandchildren, Martin and Sarah Harkleroad, Bristol, Mason, Haley and Brett Arnold, Norman, OK; brothers and sisters-in-law, H.J. and Helen Buckles, Ivan Buckles, Earl and Helen Buckles, Elizabethton, Paul and Peggy Buckles, of Mt. Carmel, TN; sisters, Margaret Garland, of Casco, MI, Edith Buckles and Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton, Brenda and Bill Taylor, of Johnson City; sisters-in-law, Georgia Buckles, of Bristol, and Myrtle Buckles, Elizabethton; and a special brother-in-law, Harold Grindstaff, of Goode, VA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors, including his church families and his friends at Big Red's also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Buckles will be conducted Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Mr. Richard Thomason, minister, and Dr. William Duncan officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday prior to the service and at 1331 Blue Springs Road at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Friday, July 16, 2010, at 10:00 AM at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tennessee. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Blue Springs Christian Church, the men of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, "Big Red" Carrier and the regular attendees of the Liar's Club. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the building fund of Blue Springs Christian Church, 107 Don Rominger Road, Elizabethton, TN, 37643; the WMU of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, 1509 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643; the Alzheimer's Association, NE, 207 North Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37601; the American Cancer Society, ? Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643; or the American Heart Association, 3101 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Vivian Clark and to the staff of North Hall at Lifecare Center of Elizabethton for their gentle care of our loved one.

Eugene married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Edith Grace Buckles, 87, formerly of 189 Rainbow Circle, Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Buckles and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Buckles, in 1986; three brothers; and two sisters-in-law, Clay and Georgia Buckles, Claude Buckles, Eugene and Juanita Buckles; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Luther and Pearl Buckles, Carmack and Effie Danner; two brothers-in-law, Elwood Garland, Guerney Pierce; a sister-in-law, Ella Mae Buckles.

Mrs. Buckles was a homemaker and a partner in the Floyd Buckles Sales Company. She was a devoted member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. She loved her friends in the Willing Workers Sunday School Class there.

She was a loving aunt who will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by four brothers, H.J. Buckles and his wife, Helen, Elizabethton, Ivan Buckles; Elizabethton, Earl Buckles and his wife, Helen, Elizabethton; Paul Buckles and his wife, Peggy, Mt. Carmel; three sisters, Margaret Garland, Casco, MI, Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton, Brenda Taylor and her husband, Bill, Johnson City; a sister-in-law, Myrtle Buckles; her special friend and caregiver, Wilma Bowers; and her roommate and friend, Charlotte Walker. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Buckles will be conducted on Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. William Lunsford, Rev. William Taylor and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be under the direction of Tina Lunsford and Headed Home.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00-2:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of a sister, Myrtle Pierce, 233 Berry Hill Road, Elizabethton, at other times.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Gerald Buckles, Dean Buckles, Jimmy Buckles, Tommy Pierce, Randy Wilson, Eric Buckles, Jerry Weaver and Buddy Bowers. Honorary pallbearers will be all her friends and neighbors.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton, especially the CNA staff and Alice for all the love and care shown to Edith and the family.

Edith married Floyd Buckles about 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Floyd was born on 30 Aug 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

H.J. Buckles, 87, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 15, 2016, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. H.J. was born in Carter County to the late Frank "F.T." Buckles and Emma Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Edith Buckles, Pearl Buckles, Margaret Garland and Effie Danner; his first wife, Ella Mae Buckles; and five brothers, Clay Buckles, Gene Buckles, Claude Buckles, Earl Buckles and Ivan Buckles.
H.J. had worked as both a bus driver and a farmer. He was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and attended Meadowview Baptist Church. H.J. loved gardening and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 24 years, Helen Sharp Buckles, of the home; two sons, Dale Buckles of Hampton and Dean Buckles and wife Glenda of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Joseph Buckles and wife Prenthia and Daniel Buckles and wife Bonnie, both of Elizabethton; three great-grandchildren, Mollie, Addilyn and Clint, all of Elizabethton; a stepson, Paul McCray and wife Debbie of North Carolina; a grandchild, Paul McCray Jr. and wife Tina of North Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Alexander, both of North Carolina; two sisters, Myrtle Pierce and Brenda Taylor and husband Bill; and one brother, Paul Buckles and wife Peggy.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of H.J. Buckles will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, August 19, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Jones and Rev. Dean Smith officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 6 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gene Stansberry, Ray Lewis, Jimmy Buckles, Joseph Buckles, Daniel Buckles, Dayton Buckles, Matthew Williams and Josh Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Ikis Nave, Ronnie Keller, Jimmy Hyder and John Allen. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 10 a.m. Saturday to go in procession. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gene and Carolyn Stansberry and Ray and Maxine Lewis.

Notes:

Ivan Charles Buckles, 81, Elizabethton passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Frank and Emma Buckles.

Mr. Buckles was employed for a number of years by the Carter County Sheriff Department. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the Carter County Cattleman Association.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters: Pearl Buckles, Effie Danner and Edith Buckles; and four brothers: Clay, Claude, Eugene and Earl Buckles.

Survivors include his children: Hildred Pressnell, Patsy Colbaugh and Jimmy Buckles and wife, Angie, all of Elizabethton; Two Grandchildren: Jonathan Colbaugh, Shatona Williams; Four Great Grandchildren: Hayden Colbaugh, Melanie Thomas, Victor and Carlos Raminez; Three Sisters: Margaret Garland, Caro, Michigan, Brenda Taylor and husband, Bill, Johnson City, and Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton; Two Brothers: H.J. Buckles and wife, Helen, Elizabethton, and Paul Buckles and wife, Peggy, Mount Carmel; Several nieces & Nephews.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013, in the Buckles Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Lawrence Pierce, Dean Pierce, Randy Wilson, Robert Bowers, Tommy Pierce, Jonathan Colbaugh, Daniel Buckles and Dustin Buckles. Honorary pallbearers will be friends of Burger Hut.

Ivan married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Earl C. Buckles, 76, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, following an extended illness.

He was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Frank and Emma Buckles. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Buckles, Clay Buckles and Claude Buckles; three sisters, Effie Danner, Pearl Buckles and Edith Buckles.

Mr. Buckles was retired from East Tennessee Chair Company and had served as a constable for the Carter County Sheriff's Department.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Helen Bowers Buckles, of the home; three daughters, Teresa Chambers and husband, Donnie, Hampton, Mary Sue Buckles, Elizabethton, Jamie Simerly and husband, Terry, of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Donna Ranshaw, Joshua Miller, Daniel Chambers, Terrina Gloss and Katie Simerly; one great grandson, Seth Ranshaw; three brothers, Ivan Buckles, Jay Buckles, both of Elizabethton, Paul Buckles, Kingsport; three sisters, Margaret Garland, Michigan, Brenda Taylor, Johnson City, Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Buckles will be conducted at 2:30 PM Saturday, October 6, 2012, in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Blevins and Rev. Willie Lunsford, officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM prior to the service.

Interment for Mr. Buckles will follow the service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Earl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shirley Buckles Younce of Buckeye, Ariz. (formerly of Elizabethton), was born March 21, 1917 in Elizabethton, Tenn., and passed away at 97 years of age on June 8, 2014, in Buckeye, Ariz. She was preceded in death by husband Grant in December 2008 and siblings Clyde, Ross and Flo Buckles and Cora Wolfe.
She is survived by daughter Beverly and husband Larry Lauchner of Fresno, Calif.; son Max Younce and wife Karren of Stanfield, Ariz.; sister Reta Buckles of Stoney Creek, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Buckles Cemetery with Rev. Lynn Buckles officiating. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at Tetrick Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guest book.

Shirley married Grant Younce about 1936. Grant was born about 1815. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Reta Vera Buckles, 95, of Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord on Sunday January 11, 2015, at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
Reta lived all her life in Elizabethton, TN. She was a member of the first graduating class of Unaka High School. She was retired from Sperry Univac in Bristol and a member of Unaka Baptist Church in Elizabethton.
Before she became sick she loved to garden, quilt, and most of all cook for her family and friends and was known as one of the best cooks in the community. She lived such a full and blessed life of 95 years; she loved her brothers, sisters and all her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Henry and Mossie Cole Buckles; two brothers, Ross and Clyde Buckles; three sisters, Shirley Younce, Cora Wolfe and Florine Buckles.
She is survived by a nephew, Jeff Buckles, (Sheila), Elizabethton; her great nephew, Adam Buckles, Elizabethton, who helped care for her; great-niece, Lynsey Buckles. Additional survivors include other nephews, Lynn Buckles (Janene), Richmond, KY, David Buckles, Nashville, Dale Buckles, Elizabethton, Bryan Buckles, (Lynn), Fredericksburg, VA, Max Younce, (Karen), AZ, and Eddie Wolfe (Betty), Butler; nieces, Beverly Younce Lauchner (Larry), Fresno, CA; and Vickie Wolfe, Butler. Many other great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Reta Vera Buckles will be conducted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at 11:00 AM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Mr. Lynn Buckles, Minister, officiating.
The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 10:00-11:00 AM on Wednesday prior to the service or at the home of her nephew, Jeff Buckles, at other times.
Interment will follow the funeral service at Buckles Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be her nephews, David Buckles, Dale Buckles, Adam Buckles, Joseph Buckles, Bryan Buckles, Eddie Wolfe and Jason Wolfe. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Buckles, Ray Brooks, deacons and members of Unaka Baptist Church and Pastor Walker Roberson.
The family would like to express a special and sincere thank you to Geraldine Brooks, Myrtle Pierce, Carolyn Buckles, Dale Buckles, Vickie Wolfe, her caretakers, Fran Chandler, Jane Ward, Joy Taylor, Dr. Joshua Morris, Brad Williams, Johnson City Medical Center Hospice and the 2100 wing of Johnson City Medical Center Hospital all of whom took wonderful care of Reta.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Unaka Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1598 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN 37643; or to The Buckles Cemetery, ? Doug Buckles, 1404 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

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BUTLER — Cora B. Wolfe, age 89, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center on Monday, September 5th, 2011.

She was a daughter of the late Henry Buckles and Mossie Cole Buckles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Wolfe; a sister: Florine Buckles; two brothers: Ross and Clyde Buckles.

Mrs. Wolfe was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church and she enjoyed sewing, gardening and basket weaving.

She is survived by a daughter: Vickie Wolfe, South Charleston, West Virginia; Son: Eddie Wolfe and wife, Betty, of Butler, Tennessee; One grandson: Jason Wolfe and wife, Kristy, of Butler, Tennessee; Great Grandson: Luke Wolfe, Butler, Tennessee; Two sisters: Shirley Younce, of Buckeye, Arizona, and Reta Buckles, of Elizabethton, Tennessee; Caregiver: Jane Ward, Butler, Tennessee. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Cora B. Wolfe were conducted Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of the Hux Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Morefield and Rev. Tim Tapp officiating.

The family received friends from 6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Friends may call at the residence at other times.

Graveside service and interment were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2011, at the Dry Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews and friends.

Cora married Ellis E. Wolfe about 1943. Ellis (son of Don Carlos Wolf and Roxie Louise Morley) was born about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Dec 2009 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eston married Roxie Odom about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roxie was born on 3 Sep 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - J.N. Buckles, age 94, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.


J.N. was born in Carter County, Tennessee to the late Alfred and Abbygail Nave Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lee Nave Buckles; his brothers, Harry Buckles, Eston Buckles, Tommy Buckles and Brown Buckles; and his sisters, Vera Buckles, Ella Buckles and Kate Buckles Williams.

J.N. retired as a Lieutenant with the Tennessee State Police, following 33 years of service. He was a private man and very dedicated to Public Service. J.N. was of the Baptist faith and was a United States Marine veteran, having served during World War II. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Johnson City Masonic Lodge No. 486. J.N. was a member of York Rite of Johnson City and of the Scottish Rite, of Knoxville and was a founding member of Jericho Shrine, member of National Troopers Association and a member of Tennessee Retired Officers Association. He also enjoyed watching U.T. games and growing up on the family farm.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Gail Buckles, of Elizabethton, TN and Debbie Harrison (Steve Eischen- fiancé), of Johnson City, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of J.N. Buckles will be conducted at 7:00 Pm on Saturday, October 26, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Dr. William Duncan, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday or at the residence of either daughter, at other times. Masonic Rites will be accorded after the service. The Tennessee Honor Guard will assist in the service.

The graveside service will be conducted at 3:30 PM on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be his special friend, Steve Eischen, David Carter, Pat Story, and others selected from family and friends.

J. married Dorothy Lee Nave about 1946 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Dorothy (daughter of Dock David Nave and Alice Lewis) was born on 22 Sep 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 2004 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kate B. Williams, age 72, 129 Harry Buckles Road, Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday afternoon, April 6, 2004, following a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Abbagail Nave Buckles.
Mrs. Williams was a 1948 graduate of Unaka High School.
She and her husband Jones Williams were married on April 7, 1950 and were married for a total of 54 years.
She was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, the WMU of Caldwell Springs Baptist and had taught Sunday school in her church for more than 40 years.
She was a floral designer and was retired as the former co-owner and operator of City Floral Shop.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ella and Vera Buckles; four brothers, Brown, Thomas, Eston and Harry Buckles.
She is survived by her husband, Jones Williams of the VA Nursing Home, Johnson City; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael K and Tonie Berry Williams, of Elizabethton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Garry Holly and Julie and Bill Tetrick, all of Elizabethton, a very special niece, Gail Buckles of Elizabethton; one brother, J.N. Buckles of Johnson City; seven grandchildren, Jessica Storie and Christen Williams, both of Elizabethton; Tonya Hardy of Johnson City; Erica Holly of Elizabethton; Ronda Greaves of Denville, N.J.; Ashley Tetrick and Jared Tetrick both of Elizabethton; one great grandchild, McKenzie Storie of Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2004 at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Mr. Michael Williams, Dr. William Duncan and Rev. Willie Lunceford officiating. Music will be under the direction of Michael Williams, Peggy Oliver, Tina Lunceford and Kenny Storie. Burial will follow the funeral service at Buckles Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Guerney Pierce, Randy Wilson, Bill Tetrick, Doug Buckles, Randall Buckles, and Chris Long. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Tetrick, Jerry Weaver, Shane Hardy and Travis Bowling.

Barbara married Jones E. Williams on 7 Apr 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jones (son of Armstread Vaught "A. V." Williams and Sarah Elizabeth Elliott) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lionel married May Pierce on 10 Sep 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. May (daughter of Jackson D. C. Pierce and Eliza C. Williams) was born on 6 Sep 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Sep 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Victoria Ritchie about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Victoria (daughter of William B. Ritchie and Bessie Davidson) was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Andrew Hobart Hyder on 29 Nov 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of Nicholas L. Hyder and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Ritchie) was born in Mar 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1957 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cora Grindstaff. Cora (daughter of Ezekiel Grindstaff and Lettie Brummett) was born about 1918 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died about 2007; was buried in Roselawn Burial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married Mary Mae Barnett about 1940 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Mary was born on 11 Aug 1923 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Jul 2001 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clark married Margaret Proffitt about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of John Thomas Proffitt and Laura Sarah Morley) was born about 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Andrew Hobart Hyder on 29 Nov 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of Nicholas L. Hyder and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Ritchie) was born in Mar 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1957 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

May married Lionel Vandeventer on 10 Sep 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lionel (son of James Cameron Vandeventer and Mary "Mollie" (Vandeventer)) was born on 8 Jun 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Nov 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

June married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mossie married Abraham L. Buckles on 8 Jun 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Abraham (son of U. S. Grant Buckles and Maggie Oliver) was born on 9 Jun 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1990 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - U.G. Buckles, 89, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 in the Signature Health Care.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Grant Buckles and Eliza Williams Pierce Buckles. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Buckles was a retired Welder; he also loved to farm and work in his garden. He was a member and former deacon of Blue Springs Christian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Shelia Buckles Wilson and several half-brothers & sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years: Pauline Weaver Buckles. A daughter& son-in-law: Sharon & Terry Oliver, Elizabethton. Three Grandchildren: Melanie Reid & husband Everett, Regina Oliver and Jason Wilson & wife Lacey. Two Great Grandchildren: Sophie & Abby. Several nieces, nephews & great nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Richard Thomason, Minister and Rev. Jerry Stout officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2018 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Jill Kemp, Kathy Thomason & Mark Church. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday will be: Dustin Buckles, Gerald Buckles, Willard Lovelace, Everett Reid, Jason Wilson, Dudley Wilson, Carl Buckles and Steve Pirece. Honorary Pallbearers will be: his church family and friends. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Jeffrey Schoondyke & Karing Hearts Staff, Dr. Michelle Davenport, the Staff of Amedisys and all nurses for their excellent care & support, also to Willard Lovelace, Gerald Buckles and Ruthie Mitchell for their support.

Ugene married Ella Pauline Weaver on 4 Mar 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ella (daughter of John Weaver and Eliza Jane Williams) was born on 13 Oct 1930; died on 30 May 2022; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ishmael married Burless Nancy Taylor about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Burless (daughter of George W. Taylor and Matilda Peters) was born on 5 Nov 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Feb 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arbie married Alfred Donley Pierce about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alfred (son of Samuel Lusk Pierce and Emma Rebecca Buckles) was born on 4 Aug 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Mar 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Ethel Lou Estep on 5 Jan 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ethel (daughter of Sherman Estep and Pearle A. Asher) was born on 11 May 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Morrell Eston Hardin, 94, formerly of Bill Nave Loop,
Elizabethton, died Thursday, May 16, 2002, at Pine Ridge Care Center,
following an extended illness.
Mr. Hardin was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Alvin
P. and Bessie Bowers Hardin. He was also preceded in death by three brothers,
Alfred Johnny Hardin, Greene E. Hardin and Leonard Hardin, and a sister,
Naomi Hardin.
Mr. Hardin was the Oldest Member of Blue Springs Christian Church. He
retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 32 years of service.
He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM and was a 32nd Degree
Mason for 52 years.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Bowers Hardin, of the home; a son and
daughter-in-law, Grant W. and Phyllis Hardin, Hampton; a grandson and
granddaughter-in-law, Jamey and Renee Hardin, Elizabethton; two
granddaughters, Cindy Lenore Canter and Angela Hardin Shingleton, both of
Elizabethton; a step-grandson, Gregory Lynn McKinney, Hampton; a step-
granddaughter, Suzanne McKinney, Kingsport; three great-grandsons, Zachary
Hardin, Elijah Shingleton and Dustin Canter, all of Elizabethton; a great-
granddaughter, Keaton Shingleton, Elizabethton; a step-great-granddaughter,
Madison Jane McKinney, Kingsport; a sister, Myrtle Buckles, Elizabethton;
two brothers and a sister-in-law, Garnie and Beulah Hardin, Hampton, and
G.C. Hardin, Elizabethton; and two special friends, Bob Couzzi and Lillie
Jean McNeal, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423)
543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-
Plans.com/Tetrick

HARDIN -- Funeral services for Morrell Eston Hardin, 94, formerly of
Bill Nave Loop, Elizabethton, who died Thursday, May 16, 2002, will
be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick
Funeral Home with Mr. Richard Thomason and Mr. Don Marshall, ministers,
officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ray Estep and Russell
Potter. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Monday, May 20, at Grover Bowers Cemetery, Blue Springs Community. Active
pallbearers will be Sheriff John Henson, the Carter County Sheriffs'
Department and Bob Couzzi. Honorary pallbearers will be Max Collins, Jason
Wilson, Grover Bowers, Steve Franklin, Gayle Oliver, Bosco Canter, Wayne
Shingleton, Fred Cole and Dr. David Fenner. Everyone will meet at the
cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Monday for the graveside service. The family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Friends may
also call at the residence, 137 Bill Nave Loop, Elizabethton, at any time.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the
Blue Springs Christian Church Fellowship Hall Fund, 107 Don Rominger Road,
Elizabethton, TN 37643. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail
address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is
in charge of arrangements.

Morrell married Vera B. Bowers about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Vera (daughter of Daniel S. Bowers and Nellie Rutherford) was born on 28 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grover Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Garnie M. Hardin, 97, Elizabethton passed away Monday November 15, 2010 in the Pine Ridge Care Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Alvin and Bessie Bowers Hardin. He was a retired employee of the Bemberg Corporation. Mr. Hardin was a paper carrier for the Johnson City Press for 17 years. He loved to work on lawn mowers , working in his garden and antique cars. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Beulah Bowers Hardin, July 8, 2006 and three brothers: Eston, Greene and Alfred Hardin. He was a member of the Willow Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include Two Sons: Grady M. Hardin and wife Phyllis, Bean Station, Tenn., and Harley J. Hardin, Newton, North Carolina. Two Daughters: Mary Katherine Mueller and husband Richard, Aiken, South Carolina and Nora J. Fritts and husband Mitchell, Elizabethton. 6 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren. A Brother: Grant Hardin, Elizabethton. A Sister: Myrtle Buckles, Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 18, 2010 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Carr officiating. Interment will follow in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

Garnie married Beulah Bowers about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beulah (daughter of Isaac Granville Bowers and Mary C. (Bowers)) was born about 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jul 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Grant C. Hardin, 99, of Elizabethton, formerly of 827 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center. Grant was born on July 7, 1917 and was a son of the late Alvin P. Hardin and Bessie C. Bowers Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Pauline Oliver Hardin, on December 19, 2001, and four brothers, Garnie Hardin, Eston Hardin, Alf Hardin and Greene Hardin.
Grant was drafted into the United States Army during World War II. He served his country in Germany for three years. When he returned home he went to work at the Bemberg Corporation, which ironically was a German Rayon Manufacturer and one of the largest employers ever in Carter County. He retired from Bemberg as a machine operator. One of his hobbies was Bingo, which he attended every week in his sport coat and dress hat. He was also a member of the Masons and the Shriners. He was a very humble man who didn't like to say a lot about himself, but once stated "although I was drafted into the Army, I served my country with pride." He was the oldest member of Blue Springs Christian Church.
Those left to cherish his memory include one sister, Myrtle Buckles, of Elizabethton, and many nieces and nephews.
A service to honor the life of Mr. Grant C. Hardin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, September 16, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Andrew Church providing a eulogy and Mr. Richard Thomason providing a prayer. Music will be under the direction of Donna Ellis. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, prior to the service, or at the residence of his brother-in-law, Gayle Oliver, at other times. The graveside service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Lindsay Rash, Rick Richardson, Noel Church, Sam Ellis, Greg Heaton and Evan Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Blue Springs Christian Church.

Grant married Georgia Pauline Oliver on 23 Dec 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Georgia (daughter of Shelby Jett Oliver and Laura Bell Pierce) was born on 25 Jan 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Dec 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Logan Crowe about 1931. Logan was born about 1910 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ira Bowers - ELIZABETHTON

ELIZABETHTON — Ira "Glenn" Bowers, age 90, 908 Nave Street, Elizabethton, devoted wife, loving mother, caring grandmother and friend has entered into a new city, and a new life, with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. While saddened to see her go and longing for her to stay, there were other eyes watching her coming and other voices to take up the glad shout: Here she comes! Mrs. Bowers died Thursday, January 8, at Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Brown L. and Bessie M. Bowers. She was a member of Roan Street Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Crumley Bowers; two brothers, Robert Carl Bowers, Millard Filmore Bowers; one sister, Laura Belle Bowers; one step-son, Linard Skyler Bowers; one step-daughter, Ella Mae Buckles.

Survivors include one sister, Gladys Cole, Roan Mountain; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Pauline Taylor, Elizabethton, Pansy and Bobby Rouse, Elizabethton, Oma Jean and Bobbie Woods, Elizabethton; one step-daughter, Mary Nidiffer, Elizabethton; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2004, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Ray Stocton, Rev. Steve Burleson and Rev. Rick Price officiating. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, at Caldwell Springs Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Tolley and Rev. Mark Potter officiating. Active pallbearers will be Eddie Peters, Guy Sams, Ricky Williams, Dale Roberson, Stephen Tolley and Mark Potter. Honorary pallbearers will be Odell Bowers, Bobby Woods Jr., friends and her church family. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hermitage Health Center for their loving and gentle care of mother for the last seven years. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 1:15 p.m. Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Ira married Roby Larkin DannerCarter County, , , Tennessee. Roby (son of Charles Lee "Charley" Danner and Eva Sarah Mae Hodges) was born on 4 Sep 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jul 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ira married William Crumley Bowers on 11 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 26 Apr 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Mar 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lester married Arrie Street about 1948 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Arrie (daughter of Dont Street and Blanche Hyder) was born on 4 Jun 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Dec 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsie married Lewis Tolley about 1937. Lewis (son of Ely Joseph Tolley and Minnie Elizabeth Byrd) was born on 28 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Aug 2000 in Hancock County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Betty Jo Clark Berry, 74, of Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Maggie Cable Clark. Mrs. Berry was a retired textile worker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, McArthur "Mack" Berry, who died July 26, 2015; a daughter, Kathy Slaughter; a sister, Earnestine Tolley; and two brothers, Elmer and Roscoe Clark. Survivors include a daughter, Anita Hathaway, Johnson City; three grandchildren, Amanda and Samantha Hathaway and Sierra Oaks; two great-grandchildren, Travis Bunten and Trinity Hathaway; and three sisters, Bernice Harrell, Manchester, Tenn., Anna Mae Grafton, Leesburg, Fla., and Iva Lee Morgan, Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Betty Jo Clark Berry will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 29, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 1:45 p.m. Friday, October 30, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Friday, will be Walley Sparks, Cody Granger, John Dunn, Jeff Johnson, Roger Julian and John Perry. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at her residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Friday to go to the cemetery.

Betty married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married Nellie Leona Davis on 17 Sep 1946 in , Carter Carter, Tennessee, . Nellie was born on 3 Mar 1928 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 9 Sep 2005 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arlie married Darlie C. Tolley on 1 Nov 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Darlie (daughter of Charlie Tolley and Lockie Evelyn Hilmon) was born about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 2012 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was the daughter of the late Martin and Callie Berry Buckles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nolan H. McCloud, December 12, 1993, and a grandson, Jeremiah David McCloud, January 2, 1993.

Mrs. McCloud was a retired waitress from Dino's Restaurant. She and her late husband formerly operated the Shamrock and Sunset Inn Restaurants for a number of years. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene.

Graveside services were conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Myrsonne married Nolan Hyder McCloud about 1940 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Nolan (son of William Thomas McCloud and Martha Hyder) was born on 14 Aug 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marjorie Ann "Margie" McKinney, age 80 of 519 Bravo St., Elizabethton passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Elizabethton, she was the daughter of the late Beulah Baines Buckles.

She was of the Baptist Faith, was a homemaker, an excellent cook and caregiver. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter and two great grandchildren, Austin and Madison Godfrey. Survivors include her husband, David A. McKinney, of the home, three sons, Donald Ray "D.R." McKinney, David "Doc" McKinney and wife, Janie, all of Elizabethton, Dale Allen McKinney, Johnson City, one daughter Debbie McKinney Berry and husband, Keith, Elizabethton, three grandchildren, Sara Berry Wagner and husband, Stephen, Elizabethton, Leslie Ann Godfrey and husband, Jonathan, Knoxville, Hollie Jo Bulla and husband, John, Elizabethton, two great grandchildren, Lawson Wagner and Marley Wagner, one sister, Charlotte Dalton, Elkhart, IN, two nieces and one nephew also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. McKinney will be conducted on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 7 P.M. in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Caroll Melton and Rev. Doug Hartley officiating.

The family will receive friends in the Riverside Chapel on Monday, from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. prior to the funeral service or friends may call at the residence at other times. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2 P.M. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Stephen Wagner, Jonathan Godfrey, John Bulla, Keith Berry, Mike Melton and Steve Melton. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Tidwell, Dirk Tidwell, Estel Kirby, Jess Nidiffer, Bob Owens, Gary Johnson, Wayne Johnson, James Rash and Matt Lewis.

Buried:
Marjorie Ann "Margie" McKinney, age 80 of 519 Bravo St., Elizabethton passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Elizabethton, she was the daughter of the late Beulah Baines Buckles.

She was of the Baptist Faith, was a homemaker, an excellent cook and caregiver. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter and two great grandchildren, Austin and Madison Godfrey. Survivors include her husband, David A. McKinney, of the home, three sons, Donald Ray "D.R." McKinney, David "Doc" McKinney and wife, Janie, all of Elizabethton, Dale Allen McKinney, Johnson City, one daughter Debbie McKinney Berry and husband, Keith, Elizabethton, three grandchildren, Sara Berry Wagner and husband, Stephen, Elizabethton, Leslie Ann Godfrey and husband, Jonathan, Knoxville, Hollie Jo Bulla and husband, John, Elizabethton, two great grandchildren, Lawson Wagner and Marley Wagner, one sister, Charlotte Dalton, Elkhart, IN, two nieces and one nephew also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. McKinney will be conducted on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 7 P.M. in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Caroll Melton and Rev. Doug Hartley officiating.

The family will receive friends in the Riverside Chapel on Monday, from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. prior to the funeral service or friends may call at the residence at other times. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2 P.M. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Stephen Wagner, Jonathan Godfrey, John Bulla, Keith Berry, Mike Melton and Steve Melton. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Tidwell, Dirk Tidwell, Estel Kirby, Jess Nidiffer, Bob Owens, Gary Johnson, Wayne Johnson, James Rash and Matt Lewis.

Marjorie married David Alden McKinney about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of David Richard McKinney and Mary Ella Burnett) was born on 28 Nov 1928 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 1 Feb 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lelia married Bronson Walter Crow on 25 Nov 1944 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Bronson (son of Tennessee Jackson "Tinnie" Crow and Hester Emmaline Bowers) was born on 7 Mar 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 1978 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Crawford Bowers, 88, 134 Arrow Drive, Elizabethton, died Sunday, June 11, 2000, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Pettibone and Sally Berry Bowers.
Mr. Bowers was retired from North American Rayon Corporation and was a member of Hunter United Methodist Church.


BOWERS -- Graveside services for Crawford Bowers, 88, 134 Arrow Drive, Elizabethton, who died Sunday, June 11, 2000, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Herman Crumley,
Rev. Benny Huguley and Rev. Dave Shorter officiating.

Crawford married Myrtle Williams on 29 Nov 1932 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Robert B. Williams and Lucy Bowers) was born on 26 Apr 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Aug 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Crawford married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Myrtle Alice Campbell about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Dayton Charles Campbell and Clara Elizabeth "Bessie" Grindstaff) was born on 16 Feb 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Albert M. Berry, age 81, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012, at Four Oaks Health Care Center.

Mr. Berry was born in Carter County, the son of Dan J. and Trula Mae Lowe Berry.

He graduated from Unaka High School and attended Milligan College. After serving in the US Air Force during the Korean War as a Technical Sergeant, he graduated from East Tennessee State University.

He was a respected member of the banking industry in Johnson City for many years. He was a member of the Johnson City Rotary Club and served as a president of the North Johnson City Business Club. He retired from SunTrust Bank in 1996 as vice president.

He was married to Margaret Anne Potter Berry for over 55 years. He was a loving father to Jeffrey Alan Berry and a proud grandfather of Elijah and Marlee Berry. He also provided care and support to many family members throughout their lives.

Being involved in church was an important aspect of his life. He grew up in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church in Elizabethton. He served as deacon at First Baptist Church in Jonesborough. He became a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church in Jonesborough where he also served as a deacon and provided leadership on Building Steering Committees. He was a member of the Challengers Sunday School Class.

After his retirement, he enjoyed building and remodeling. A prized accomplishment was the renovation of his home place in Stoney Creek in Elizabethton.

Mr. Berry was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Pearl Dick and Irene Tucker, of Elizabethton; and his only son, Jeffrey Alan Berry, of Jonesborough.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann Potter Berry, Jonesborough; grandson, Elijah Taylor Berry and granddaughter, Marlee Irene Berry, Jonesborough; his daughter-in-law, Kathryn Moore Berry, Jonesborough; sister-in-law, Joyce Elizabeth Potter, Jonesborough; and sisters, Murrell Persick, Maryland, Kate Berry, Virginia, Kaye Berry, Virginia, Edna Eitel and husband, William Eitel, Delaware, and Linda Davis, Virginia. He is also survived by several special cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Harrod and Rev. Robert English officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service.

Interment services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eli Berry, Tony Maden, John Ruetz, Shannon Tipton, Mike Tucker, Jim Tucker, Carey Johnson, Bernd Arnold, Kenneth Persick and Eddie Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Good, Bill Donaldson, Kyle Simmerman, Ken Glover, Jake Southerland, Dick Miller, Jack Wilhoit, Clyde Tipton, Pete Kilbourne, Don Garst, Ross Lindley, Mason Cantrell, Ron Stout, Ross Lindley and Homer Wilson.

Albert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Jane Nidiffer on 2 Jun 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jane was born on 5 Oct 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 May 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ola Clinton Bowers, 91, of Elizabethton, died Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Pine Ridge Care Center.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther and Flora Buckles Bowers. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Colbaugh Bowers, in 2003, and by three brothers and a sister.
Mr. Bowers received his G.E.D. from Unaka High School. He was retired from the Chemical Division of
North American Rayon Corporation after 49 years of service and was a member of Hunter United Methodist
Church. He was an avid reader and an avid Lady Vols fan and Elizabethton Twins Baseball fan. He was active
in the Democratic Party and was a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a daughter, Lois Bowers Williams, Elizabethton; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Ralph C. and Sandra Bowers, Lansing, Mich., and Larry E. and Sharon Bowers, Elizabethton; five grandsons,
Michael Bowers, Mark Bowers, Todd Williams, Benjamin Bowers and Christopher Bowers; four great-grand-
daughters; and four sisters, Novella Massengill, Bluff City, Margaret "Toots" Campbell, Mary Evelyn Bennett and Stella Mae Brewer, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Bowers will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Manis and Rev. Estil Williams officiating. Music will be provided by Marilyn Bowers. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday, will be Jerry Bowers, Hugh Buckles, Daniel Holder, Jack Perkins, Charles "Dude" LaPorte, Bill
Cline, Mike Williams and D.J. Townsend. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl and Kat Collins, Dr. Joseph May,
Dr. Stephen May, John Fetzer, Willie Church, Lyle Dewitt, Ed Alexander, Randall Rogers, Gary Elliott, the staff
and employees of Pine Ridge Care Center and his church family. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ola married Margaret Colbaugh on 17 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Charles W. Colbaugh and Ella Aldridge) was born on 15 Apr 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Reva married Eugene Angel about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eugene was born on 13 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Luther D. Bowers, 78, 122 Darrell Bowers Road, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther A. and Flaura Buckles Bowers.
Mr. Bowers was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church. He served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a retired painter and a member of the National Rifle Association and the Beuladean Citizens Club
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowers was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Gladys Asher Bowers, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Denny and Coralie Bowers, Elizabethton, and Jody and Lee Bowers, Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren, Teresa Freeman, Bastrop, Texas, Whitney Christiansen, Seattle, Wash., Jacob Bowers, Richmond, Va., Deana Bush, Memphis, and Sgt. Michael Bowers, U.S. Army, Fort Benning, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren, Michael K. Bowers, Fort Benning, Ga., Adam Bush, Memphis, Lucas Christiansen and Larson Christiansen, both of Seattle, Wash., Ethan Freeman, Laurin Freeman and Adleen Freeman, all of Bastrop, Texas; four sisters, Mary Evelyn Bennett, Margaret Campbell and Stella Mae Brewer, all of Elizabethton, and Novella Massengill, Bluff City; and one brother, Ola Bowers, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 14, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Richard Thomason officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 15, in the Bowers Cemetery, Roy Bowers Road. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 1:25 p.m. for the service. Military Honors will be accorded by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence, 122 Darrell Bowers Road, Elizabethton, or at the home of a son, Denny Bowers, 212 Roy Bowers Road, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be Gene Carrier, Tommy Campbell, Ronnie Campbell, Willard Loveless, Shirl Bowers and Dallas Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Ossie Lee Stout, Allen Thrump, R.M. Tester, John Garland, John Allen, Morris Miner and fellow members of the Beuladean Citizens Club.

Notes:

Novella Eliza Bowers Massengill, age 86, of Bluff City, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following a brief illness.

Novella was a native of Carter County and was a daughter of the late Luther and Flaura Buckles Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Bowers, Ola Bowers, Emmert Bowers and Darrell Bowers; and three sisters, Reva Angel, Margaret Campbell and Mary Evelyn Bennett.

Mrs. Massengill was a homemaker and was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. She loved to grow flowers and cooking.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Paul D. Massengill, of the home; a daughter, Karen M. Campbell, Bluff City; a son, Timothy P. Massengill, Bluff City; two granddaughters, Carrie Campbell, Los Angeles, CA, and Christina Campbell, Bluff City; one great granddaughter, Eliza Campbell, Bluff City; and one sister, Stella Brewer, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Novella Eliza Bowers Massengill will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Tetrick Funeral Home – Bluff City Chapel, with Mr. Patrick Mitchell, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday; or at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 25, 2015 in the Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. Active pallbearers will be selected from Bunker Hill Christian Church members. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews and her neighbors. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Bluff City at 10:30 AM on Monday, to go in procession.

Novella married Paul D. Massengill on 29 Jun 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Charles D. Massengill and Mollie E. Smith) was born on 9 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 2019 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON — Mr. Eugene F. (Jack) Buckles, formerly of 159 Buckles Road, Elizabethton, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

He was born on December 13, 1921, to the late Frank and Emma Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Juanita G. Buckles; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Pearl and Luther Buckles and Effie and Carmack Danner; two brothers, Clay Buckles and Claude Buckles. He was a native of Carter County, TN.

Mr. Buckles was a life-long farmer in the Blue Springs Community of Carter County, he also served in the United States Army and saw combat in Europe during WWII. He was employed at North American Rayon Corporation for many years and served two terms on the Carter County Commission. He was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church.

Mr. Buckles was fond of bluegrass music, gospel music and old time fiddle tunes. One of his favorite songs was "What a Day That Will Be" with which he often sang along. He especially enjoyed the gospel music of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver.

Mr. Buckles is survived by four children: Vivian Hammonds, Wayne L. Buckles, Barbara Jean Lotshaw, all of Elizabethton, and Debbie Dotson, of Watauga; two sons-in-law, Howard Hammonds and Mark Dotson; four grandchildren, Melanie Harkleroad and husband, Tim, of Bristol, Nathan Arnold and wife, Shelley, of Norman, OK, Frank Arnold and wife, Caryn, of Tulsa, OK, Dustin Buckles and wife, Jessica, Elizabethton; five great-grandchildren, Martin and Sarah Harkleroad, Bristol, Mason, Haley and Brett Arnold, Norman, OK; brothers and sisters-in-law, H.J. and Helen Buckles, Ivan Buckles, Earl and Helen Buckles, Elizabethton, Paul and Peggy Buckles, of Mt. Carmel, TN; sisters, Margaret Garland, of Casco, MI, Edith Buckles and Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton, Brenda and Bill Taylor, of Johnson City; sisters-in-law, Georgia Buckles, of Bristol, and Myrtle Buckles, Elizabethton; and a special brother-in-law, Harold Grindstaff, of Goode, VA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors, including his church families and his friends at Big Red's also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Buckles will be conducted Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Mr. Richard Thomason, minister, and Dr. William Duncan officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday prior to the service and at 1331 Blue Springs Road at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Friday, July 16, 2010, at 10:00 AM at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tennessee. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Blue Springs Christian Church, the men of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, "Big Red" Carrier and the regular attendees of the Liar's Club. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the building fund of Blue Springs Christian Church, 107 Don Rominger Road, Elizabethton, TN, 37643; the WMU of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, 1509 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643; the Alzheimer's Association, NE, 207 North Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37601; the American Cancer Society, ? Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643; or the American Heart Association, 3101 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Vivian Clark and to the staff of North Hall at Lifecare Center of Elizabethton for their gentle care of our loved one.

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ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Edith Grace Buckles, 87, formerly of 189 Rainbow Circle, Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Buckles and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Buckles, in 1986; three brothers; and two sisters-in-law, Clay and Georgia Buckles, Claude Buckles, Eugene and Juanita Buckles; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Luther and Pearl Buckles, Carmack and Effie Danner; two brothers-in-law, Elwood Garland, Guerney Pierce; a sister-in-law, Ella Mae Buckles.

Mrs. Buckles was a homemaker and a partner in the Floyd Buckles Sales Company. She was a devoted member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. She loved her friends in the Willing Workers Sunday School Class there.

She was a loving aunt who will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by four brothers, H.J. Buckles and his wife, Helen, Elizabethton, Ivan Buckles; Elizabethton, Earl Buckles and his wife, Helen, Elizabethton; Paul Buckles and his wife, Peggy, Mt. Carmel; three sisters, Margaret Garland, Casco, MI, Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton, Brenda Taylor and her husband, Bill, Johnson City; a sister-in-law, Myrtle Buckles; her special friend and caregiver, Wilma Bowers; and her roommate and friend, Charlotte Walker. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Buckles will be conducted on Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. William Lunsford, Rev. William Taylor and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be under the direction of Tina Lunsford and Headed Home.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00-2:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of a sister, Myrtle Pierce, 233 Berry Hill Road, Elizabethton, at other times.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Gerald Buckles, Dean Buckles, Jimmy Buckles, Tommy Pierce, Randy Wilson, Eric Buckles, Jerry Weaver and Buddy Bowers. Honorary pallbearers will be all her friends and neighbors.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton, especially the CNA staff and Alice for all the love and care shown to Edith and the family.