William Frazier

William married Barbara (Frazier) about 1828 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barbara was born about 1810 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret (Frazier) about 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Millicent "Milly" Taylor about 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Millicent (daughter of Margaret (Taylor)) was born about 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Angelina married Thomas Taylor about 1857 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of Thomas Taylor and Nancy Grindstaff) was born about 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth Anna Forbes about 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Simon Forbes and Rachel Richardson) was born about 1840 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Martha S. Fair on 30 Dec 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born about 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Fannie Combs on 20 Aug 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fannie (daughter of Moss Combs and Margaret Crow) was born on 9 Jun 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jun 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Orpha married Isaac Garland about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of Volantine Garland and Margaret (Garland)) was born in Aug 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Apr 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Abraham Brown Williams on 5 Jul 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Abraham (son of William Alfred Williams and Josephine "Josie" Bowers) was born in Dec 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His mother Ann is living with him in the 1900 and 1910
Carter County, TN Census.

William married Flora (Frazier) about 1900. Flora was born in Sep 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hettie married John R. Hardin about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Alvin Hardin and Margaret Eveline Lewis Peters) was born on 22 Mar 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Oct 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Austin married Mattie (Frazier) about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mattie was born about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married Daniel Stover Taylor about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Thomas H. Taylor, Jr. and Luncinda "Cinda" Lowe) was born on 7 Jun 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 1931 in Cabell County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Vernon L. Nave on 21 Jul 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Vernon (son of William David Nave and Nancy Louise Pierce) was born on 17 Dec 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Rose Bradshaw on 30 Sep 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rose (daughter of John Frank Bradshaw and Jennie Smith) was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Ada Colbaugh on 18 Sep 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ada (daughter of Daniel Nave Colbaugh and Margaret "Maggie" White) was born on 26 Aug 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Mar 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Effie Jane Pierce about 1915 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Effie was born on 27 Aug 1893 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 Mar 1974 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Dora Belle Bowers on 7 Nov 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dora (daughter of Josie Ann Bowers) was born on 28 Sep 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Dec 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rubie married Jessee C. Nidiffer on 8 Mar 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jessee (son of Robert Nidiffer and Winnie Elizabeth Garland) was born on 5 Feb 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Feb 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Treadway Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, May 20, 1937
CLAUDE GRINDSTAFF
Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Grindstaff, 38, wife of Claude E. Grindstaff, who died yesterday at her home at Watauga Valley, will be conducted Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. A. B. Williams in Watuaga Valley, with the Rev. C. Y. Elkins in charge.
Survivors of the deceased are the husband; three sons, Harold, Wesley and A. B. Grindstaff; four daughters, Mrs. Dewey Williams, Mrs. Annie Lee Carden, Mabel and June Grindstaff; her parents, Mr. And Mrs. A. B. Williams; five brothers, Albert, Dewey, Lonnie, Rex and Theodore Williams; five sisters, Mrs. Jo Ella Hodge, Mrs. Flossie Williams, Mrs. Violet Branch, Mrs. Georgia Lewis and Miss Pearl Williams; also two grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be cousins, Walter Carrier, Gray Carrier, Glen Williams, Coy Williams, Floyd Williams, Lester Frazier, Fred Frazier, Gilbert Hardin, Lon Frazier, Roy Frazier and Mike Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will include brothers-in-law of the deceased, Conley Hodge, Will Branch, Clyde Williams, Bernie Lewis, John Peters, Jess Nidiffer, M. C. Williams, J. W. Carrier, Joe Grindstaff, James Grindstaff, and Tilman Grindstaff.
Flower bearers will be cousins and sisters-in-law, Buena Williams, Ethel Williams, Mary Williams, Novella Williams, Lena Williams, Kathleen Williams, Pansy Carrier, and Hazel Sutphin

Daisy married Claude Emmert Grindstaff on 12 Jun 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Claude (son of Alexander Smith Grindstaff and Hanna Susan Dugger) was born on 3 Feb 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 1961 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lonnie married Lena Crumley on 6 Oct 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1940. Lena was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lonnie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Josephine Williams Hodges, 98, formerly of 124 Mayflower Road, Johnson City, died Wednesday, January 5, 2000, at Hermitage Health Center, Elizabethton, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Hodges was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Abraham B. and Loretta Frazier Williams. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Conley L. Hodges, in 1977, a son, five brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Hodges had lived in Washington County for 70 years. She had been a homemaker and was a Charter Member of the Watauga Valley Free Will
Baptist Church.


HODGES -- Graveside services for Josephine Williams Hodges, 98, formerly of 124 Mayflower Road, Johnson City, who passed away Wednesday, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Monte Vista Burial Park.

Josephine married Conley L. Hodges on 27 Oct 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Conley (son of James Millard Hodges and Mary Elizabeth Cannon) was born on 30 May 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Feb 1977 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was the daughter of the late A.B. and Loretta Frazier Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Williams Sr., a son, Clyde Williams Jr., and an infant son, Lloyd Edward Williams.

Mrs. Williams was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Elizabethton and was a retired school teacher after 44 years of service.

The funeral service was conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2003 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home.

The graveside service and interment were at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2003 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Flossie married Clyde Williams on 29 Jun 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of Michael Garfield Williams and Alice Oliver) was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Violet Branch - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Violet Grace Branch, age 97, formerly of 252 Liberty Hollow Road, died Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. Mrs. Branch was a lifelong resident of Carter County and the daughter of the late Abraham and Rachel Williams. She was a Charter member and the oldest living member of Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church and also attended New Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie M. Branch; one daughter, Loretta P. Diamond; two sons, Martin Van Branch and Carrick Ben Branch Sr.; six brothers, Teddy, Albert, Dewey, Lon, Rex and Harry Williams; and six sisters, Pearl Williams, Ruby Nidiffer, Daisy Grindstaff, Georgie Lewis, Josie Hodges and Flossie Williams. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanetta B. Webb, of Elizabethton; one daughter-in-law, LaVerne Kennedy Branch, of Crystal River, Florida; and eleven grandchildren, Kathy Webb, Kenneth Webb, Kaye Webb Garland, Noel Branch, Jewel Ward, Joann Nidiffer, Carrick Ben Branch Jr., April Head, Lori Helmdach, Susie Vearner and Donald Diamond. Eighteen great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Violet Grace Branch who died Tuesday, February 22, 2005, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2005, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Eulogies will be delivered by her grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Blevins Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, and Leonard Lewis, A.B. Grindstaff, Walter Pierce and Wes Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Mack Pierce, Kenneth Williams, Wesley Grindstaff, K.C. Vearner, Sandy Helmdach, Justin Branch, Keith Head, John Diamond, Lynn Williams, Theodore Williams, Dale Ward, Donley Nidiffer, Kevin Fritts, Brad Hamm, Chris Garland, Summer Garland, David Proffitt, Todd Hamm and Travis Webb. The family wishes to acknowledge the kindness and professionalism of the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home. Words of condolence and sympathy may be e-mailed to the family thru our Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, Tennessee is serving the family of Mrs. Branch.

Violet married Willie M. Branch about 1934. Willie was born on 18 Mar 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Mar 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Georgia Anna Williams Lewis, 93, 114 Bernie Lewis Road, Elizabethton, died Saturday, November 9, 2002 in the Life Care Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Abraham B. and Loretta Rachel Frazier Williams. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernie B. Lewis, July 12, 1991; by a daughter, Betty Jo Lewis, in 1933; a son, George McBernie Lewis, in 1947; by six brothers, Albert, Dewey, Lonnie, Rex, Ted and Harry Williams, and four sisters, Pearl Williams, Daisy Grindstaff, Ruby Nidiffer, and
Josie Hodges.

Georgia married Bernie B. Lewis on 7 Aug 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bernie was born on 3 Apr 1908 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Jul 1991 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Teddy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Golda E. Shankle about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Golda (daughter of Isaac Frank Shankle and Margaret Shipley) was born about 1903 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Nov 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Auda married Viola Peters about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Viola (daughter of David Peters and Dora Ellen Williams) was born on 17 Nov 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 May 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hobert O. Hardin, 88, 409 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late John and Hettie Frazier Hardin
Mr. Hardin was a retired merchant and a member of the Hardin Brothers Quartet.
HARDIN -- Funeral services for Hobert O. Hardin, 88, 409 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, Tenn., who died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000, will be
conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, at New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, with the Revs. Ray Colbaugh and Bill Greer officiating.
Music will be under the direction of the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow at the Ritchie Cemetery.

Hobert married Sallie Mae Alford on 1 Sep 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie (daughter of John H. Alford and Dora Ritchie) was born on 1 Aug 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobert married Juanita Ruth Cole about 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Juanita (daughter of Joseph Albert Cole and Amanda C. Campbell) was born on 19 Mar 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jun 2005 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Gilbert Gibson Hardin, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late John R. & Hettie Frazier Hardin. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Japanese Occupation Force. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation.

Mr. Hardin was the last member of the Hardin Brothers Quartet. The Quartet has sung for many funeral services and also church services in East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky since they began singing in the early 1940s .

Mr. Hardin was a member of the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church and was a former Member, Choir Director and Trustee of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sibilia Garland Hardin; a daughter: Thelma Dale Hardin; and Six brothers: Albert, Clyde, Auda, Wesley, Guy & Hobart Hardin.

Survivors include a son: Vernon Hardin; and many nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012, in the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Colbaugh and Rev. Bill Greer officiating. The eulogy will be given by Rev. Randy Johnson.

Interment will follow in the Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Clate Briggs officiating. Music will be provided by the New Liberty Choirs, New Liberty Quartet and friends. Active Pallbearers will Lawrence Hardin, Don Hardin, Doug Hardin, Olan Hardin, Buddy Hardin, Eddie Hardin, Marvin Garland, Dave Stanley, Windle Stout, James Garland, Dale Morley and Charles M. Smith.

To those who prefer, memorials may be made to the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, 107 Peters Hollow Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643, The Blevins Cemetery Fund, ? Sophia Wilson, 237 Peters Hollow Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643; The Forbes Cemetery Fund, ? Mrs Lynn Peters, 139 Herman Peters Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643; or the Free Will Baptist Ministries, 90 Stanley Lane, Greeneville, Tenn. 37743.

Vernon would like to express a special "Thank You" to Judy & Victor Deloach and the staff & residents of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the excellent care my daddy received during his stay at the nursing home.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. There will be a Reception following the graveside service in the Fellowship Center, New Liberty Church. Friends may register their presence at the funeral home Saturday until 5 p.m. or until 11 a.m. Sunday.

Gilbert married Sibilia Dolan Garland about 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sibilia (daughter of William Odell Garland and Ada Colbaugh) was born on 14 Sep 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Hildred Hunter Frazier Lewis, 93, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday April 4, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Dave and Rose Bradshaw Frazier.
Hildred was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She retired from the Raytheon Corporation after 38 years of service. She had served as a volunteer at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, was a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens, a member of the Carter County Republican Women’s Club and Sycamore Chapter of the Eastern Star.
Hildred was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steve Lewis, December 5, 2019, and two sisters, Ella Kate Frazier and Selma Nave.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Margaret McKeehan Lewis; two grandsons, Steven Lewis Jr. and Shane Lewis, both of Elizabethton; three great-grandsons, Caleb Dalton Lewis, Gavin Luke Lewis and Gabriel Hudson Lewis; and a great-granddaughter, Ava Shain Lewis.
Private graveside services will be conducted Thursday, April 8, in the Highland Cemetery with the Rev. Nathan Jennings officiating.

Sibilia married Gilbert Gibson Hardin about 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gilbert (son of John R. Hardin and Hettie Frazier) was born on 10 Nov 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was a daughter of the late W.O. and Ada Colbaugh Garland. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jessee Willard Stout, and her second husband, Jesse L. Booker; a grandson, Waylon Stout; four sisters, Theo Patrick, Carmelita Peters, Sibilia Hardin, and Jewel Garland, and three brothers, Charles Garland, T.N. Garland and Odell Garland.

She was a retired Nurse's Aide.

Mrs. Booker attended the First Assembly of God.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2004 in Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Burial followed in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

T. married Hazel B. Waters on 31 Jan 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hazel (daughter of George Washington Waters and Lillie Mae Stone) was born on 17 Jun 1921 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 1998 in Clarkston, , Asotin County, Washington; was buried in Vineland Cemetery, , Asotin County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Yvonne married Ivan E. Morley about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ivan (son of William Burney Morley and Catherine "Cassie" Lowe) was born about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Feb 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carmaletta married Laymont Arley Peters about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Laymont (son of William M. Peters and Rosa L. Colbaugh) was born on 4 Feb 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forbes Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In his 1942 Army enlistment record, he is listed as single with dependents.

Family/Spouse: Frances Marian O'Quinn. Frances (daughter of Marion O'Quinn and Priscilla Mary Johnson) was born on 11 Oct 1922 in , Washington County, Virginia, ; died on 28 Mar 2005 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Elizabeth Cemetery, Smyth County, Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Haskell married Anna Ruth Summersett about 1946. Anna was born on 5 May 1927 in , Columbus County, North Carolina, ; died on 2 Dec 1991; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby A. 'Maw' Hardin - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON - Ruby Annalee Grindstaff Hardin went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton, TN. A native and descendant of Pioneer Carter County Families, she was born March 24, 1916, to the late Claude E. Grindstaff and Daisy Williams Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Cecil H. Hardin, on August 25, 1997; and two infant daughters; Her son-in-law, Arlin Hopson, January 4, 2005; and a brother, Harold Grindstaff in February 2005. She was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Lois Fay Hopson, Elizabethton, Erma Jean and her husband, George Myers, of Johnson City; one son and his wife, John and Nyoka Hardin, of Elizabethton; grandchildren, David Keith and Connie Jo Hopson, of Hawaii, Judy Hopson and Karen Bowers, of Elizabethton, Glenn and Vicki Myers, of Bristol, TN, Lynn and Rita Myers, Dr. James and Donna Myers, all of Johnson City, John Claude and Jennifer Hardin, Jeremy Lee Hardin and Kelly, Vickie and Richard Thomas, Heather Richardson, of Elizabethton, and Tina Valdez, of Duluth, Minn.; Great grandchildren, Christine Webb, Donna Flynn, Lisa Marie Nichols, Cody Turbyfill, Christopher George Myers, Chandler and Kyndal Thomas and Mason Richardson; Great great grandchildren, Amber, Calina, Emily, Marley, Lindsey, and Sydney Webb, William Cecil and Angel Daniel, James Flynn Jr. and Haley Marie Nichols; five sisters and spouses, Dimple Williams Maryland, Opal Gouge, June (Bill) Allen, Dorthy (Carl) Deloach, Josie Kirbo, all of Elizabethton; four brothers and spouses, Wesley (Lucille) Grindstaff, A.B. (Judy) Grindstaff, Elic Grindstaff, David Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton; a number of nieces and nephews who knew her as "Aunt Beeb," along with many beloved cousins. She had a green thumb and her bountiful vegetable garden was shared with many friends and neighbors. Her flower gardens were always in bloom from spring to fall. She was a member of the original cast of the Wataugans and participated as long as her health would allow. She and her friends, Creola Day and Hazel Elliott, went to the state parks and made apple butter and churned real butter, during the demonstrations of old time crafts. She enjoyed going to the senior citizens center and made many friends there. The following are very special people in Maw Hardin's life, John and Peggy Wiggins, Patricia Buck, Herb Roberts, Rebecca Click and Dylan, Frances and Dicie, Daughters of the late Nell Elliott, who was her roommate at Life Care Center, Her present roommate, Hazel Cable, Her friends at the senior citizens center, especially Pauline Frazier, with whom she shared her love of music. Many thanks to the staff at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, who showed her so much kindness, especially Susie, Teresa, Kim, Michelle, Rebecca, Pat and Margaret. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2006, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Jonas Revis, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Chris and Tonia Hughes. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. prior to the service in the chapel. It was Mrs. Hardin's wishes to be returned to her home at 150 Nave Hollow Loop until time for the graveside service. Her children have honored her wishes. Friends may also call at the homes of Fay, Erma or John at anytime. The graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 17, at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from Mrs. Hardin's grandsons. Minister, pallbearers and friends are requested to meet at the residence, 150 Nave Hollow Loop, at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alabama Kiwanis Foundation, NW Alabama Home Builders Association, Webb Children's Trust Fund, P.O. Box 308, Winfield, Alabama 35594.

Ruby married Cecil H. Hardin on 19 Oct 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cecil (son of John W. Hardin and Doshie Campbell) was born on 26 Feb 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Dimple M. Williams, 93, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012, in the Pine Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Daisy Williams Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Buracker; two sons, Terry Williams and Jewell "Pete" Williams; three sisters, Ruby Hardin, Opal Gouge and June Allen; two brothers, Harold Grindstaff and Wesley Grindstaff; ex-husband, Dewey Williams.

Mrs. Williams was a retired seamstress and was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, working in her flowers and sewing.

Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Cole and husband, Karl, Elkridge, MD; a son, Harold Williams and wife, Linda, Mooresboro, NC; three brothers, A.B. Grindstaff, David Grindstaff and Elic Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Josie Shook, whom she considered her "most special sister" for her whole life and husband, Jack, Elizabethton, and Dorothy Deloach, Elizabethton; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Survivors also include, Claudia Proctor and Roy Wayne Shipley, both of whom Mrs. Williams raised as her own.

The funeral service for Mrs. Williams will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, April 23, 2012, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Chaplain Bryan Smith officiating.

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

Interment will follow the funeral service at Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected by Josie and Jack Shook. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Williams, Leonard Lewis and Mike Williams.

Dimple married Dewey Williams about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dewey (son of Michael Garfield Williams and Alice Oliver) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON '97 Opal C. Gouge, age 87, 977 Hwy. 91, Elizabethton, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 26, 2008, from Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.

She was a Carter County native born to the late Claude and Daisy Williams Grindstaff. Mrs. Gouge was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and retired from Raytheon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son; one brother: Harold Grindstaff; and one sister: Ruby Hardin.

Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law: Norman Gouge, Elizabethton, William and Donna Gouge, Mt. Holly, NC; one daughter and son-in-law: Sharon and Harry Compton, Orange, VA; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters and one brother-in-law: June and Bill Allen, Dimple Williams, and two brothers and one sister-in-law: Wesley and Lucille Grindstaff, A.B. Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Gouge will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Elmer Carter officiating. Music will be under the direction of Joy Dean Babb and Diana Blevins.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Opal married Howard E. Gouge on 25 Feb 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Howard was born on 29 Jun 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Dec 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Euretha I. Anderson, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at her home.

She was born on January 5, 1926, in Stoney Creek, Carter County, TN, the daughter of Conley and Josephine (Williams) Hodges. They preceded her in death, along with her husband, Guy in 1977, and her brother, Kermit Hodges and her sister, Velma Rowe.

Mrs. Anderson was a longtime member of N.G. Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church where she was the pianist of the church for 60 years. She worked as the secretary for the Music Department at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, for 15 years, retiring in July of 1994. She loved her family and was a great cook.

Mrs. Anderson is survived by her sons, Steven (and his wife, Claudia) Anderson, of Johnson City, and Tony (and his wife, Estela) Anderson of Savannah, GA; her grandchildren, Eric and Amber Anderson of Johnson City, and Alina Odom of Statesboro, GA, and Nick Anderson of Chicago, IL; and her great grandchildren, Ava Odom and Grant Odom.

Friends may visit with the family on Monday, February 26, 2018, from 2 to 3 pm, at Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604, (423) 610-7171. A committal service will be held following the visitation at 3:30 pm, at the Anderson Family Cemetery, 476 Anderson Road in Johnson City.

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - Kenneth Leonard Williams, age 86, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, as a result of a fall.

Kenneth was born in Elizabethton on December 17, 1931 to the late Clyde Williams, Sr and Flossie Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Kate (Katie) Stout Williams; a sister, Nona (Sue) Williams; and a brother, Clyde Williams, Jr.

Kenneth was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Tennessee Department of Human Services, where he had served as Regional Director. He had worked as a crew member of several movie and television shows. Kenneth had played fast pitch softball for several local teams for many years and was an avid sports fan and western film buff. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee and had presently attended services at the Cypress Village Retirement Community in Florida.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Debra Harvey and Barbara Harris, both of Jacksonville, FL; a son-in-law, Chris Harris, also of Jacksonville; a granddaughter, Amanda Harvey and husband Aaron Yampolski and two great grandchildren, Emma Katherine (Katie) and Lucas Yampolski, all of Los Angeles, CA; and a brother, Gary Williams, of Elizabethton. Several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

A graveside service to honor the life of Kenneth Leonard Williams will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Ron Murray, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Kenneth married Emma Kate Stout on 20 Jun 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of David P. Stout and Eva M. Grindstaff) was born on 7 Nov 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jun 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jeanetta Branch Webb, 92, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Willie and Violet Williams Branch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Webb; a daughter, Kathy Webb; and a son, Kenny Webb.
Jeanetta attended Lees-McRae College where she received a Medical Records Librarian Degree. She then attended Milligan College where she received a degree in Education, and eventually received a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Tennessee. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Elizabethton.
Jeanette loved animals and the UT Lady Vols. She cared deeply for her family and unselfishly never hesitated to do without so that she could take care of those in need.
Those left to cherish her many memories include her daughter, Kaye, and son-in-law, Chris Garland, of Elizabethton, and two grandsons, Sumner Garland of Knoxville and Travis Webb of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A private entombment service will be conducted in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home and to Amedisys Hospice for the love and care given to Jeanetta during her illness.

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ELIZABETHTON — Carrell Brittian Lewis, 74, Elizabethton passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Bernie B. and Georgia Williams Lewis. Mr. Lewis worked for several years at American Optical Company of Johnson City and Orlando, Florida, and retired as a Construction Worker. He was of the Christian Faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: George McBernie Lewis; and a sister: Betty Jo Lewis.

Survivors include his wife: Martine Oliver Lewis; A Brother & Sister-In-Law: Leonard & Juanita Lewis, Elizabethton; Several Nieces & Nephews, including a special niece, Maggie Herrmann and her husband, Jeff; & Great Nieces & Nephews, including a special great nephew: Clayton Owens.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Wilson Cemetery with Dr. James Richardson officiating.

Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Friday, will be: Steve Oliver, Odell Oliver, Larry Oliver, Jerald Oliver, Clayton Owens, Jeff Herrmann, Dwayne Oliver, Kenneth Williams and J.C. Robinson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joseph Oliver, Sean Mitchell, and Lanny Oliver.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Shipley and Staff, The staff on the 3300 wing, Johnson City Medical Center and Dr. Maautouk, Dr. Colvett and Staff of the Regional Cancer Center.

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Eddie F. Williams, 73, of Leesburg, Fla., passed away suddenly on Monday, July 15, 2019. Born and raised in Elizabethton, Tenn., Eddie attended the University of Tennessee where he earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Shortly after beginning his career, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968. After his service, he worked 32 years in Civil Service at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Orlando, Fla., building flight and ship simulators for the U.S. government. He retired in 2000 and moved back to his hometown of Elizabethton, where he resided for 17 years with his wife, Sharon. He then moved with Sharon to Leesburg and lived happily for two years near his daughter, Rebecca, and son-in-law, Stefan, preceding his death.
Eddie loved gardening, plants and blooms, and most of all, orchids. He loved all things technological and was a history buff. Eddie had a love for food and you oftentimes found him with a sweet treat or cooking up a new recipe in the kitchen.
He loved walking his best friend, Miniature Schnauzer, Jasper, and chatting with all the neighbors.
Eddie is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Sharon Vance Williams and his children, Rebecca Williams (Stefan) Basic of Apopka, Fla., and Abigail Williams (David) Hicks of Jonesboro, Tenn.; his two sisters, Loretta Williams May and Ramona Williams Trent of Elizabethton, Tenn.; and his two brothers, Theodore Williams and Bobby Williams of Knoxville, Tenn. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his much loved dog, Jasper. He was preceded in death by his parents, Teddy A. Williams and Novella Gouge Williams of Elizabethton, Tenn.
Services were held at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton, Tenn., and interment at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, Tenn.

Howard married Margaret Euwanda Colbaugh about 1945. Margaret (daughter of Henry C. Colbaugh and Lucreatia "Crecie" Peters) was born on 5 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 May 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frankie married Virginia Allean Hall on 18 Mar 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virginia (daughter of Thaddeus Johnson Hall and Sarah Anna Sumpter) was born on 25 Dec 1930; died on 16 Jun 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lawrence Hardin, 94 passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2022. Born December 28,1927. Lawrence was the son of Clyde and Goldie Shankle Hardin and was born in Inman, VA and moved to Carter County as a young boy. He was a 1946 graduate of Unaka High School, where he was a basketball and baseball standout. Lawrence honorably served his country during World War II in the United States Army where he was stationed in Japan. He dutifully worked at North American Rayon Corporation for 40 years. Mr. Hardin was a charter member of Carter Christian Church in the Stoney Creek Community for 87 years, faithfully serving the church he loved as both a deacon and elder.

Lawrence was cherished by his family as a loving father and Papaw. He enjoyed being outside working in his yard and beautiful garden and reading and studying the Bible. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching the TN VOLS play football and basketball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Ella Mae Hardin who passed away in 2015 and three brothers, Frankie, Johnny, and Howard Hardin.

Survivors include a daughter and son in law, Judy and Larry Estep, Elizabethton and a son and daughter in law, Philip and Karla Hardin, Fairhope, AL. Four granddaughters, Beth Bare and husband Daniel, Hollie Shah and husband Sam, Audrey Hardin, and Abigail Hardin; four great grandchildren, Kendall and Kacie Bare and Carson and Ava Shah; special sister-in-law Carol Myers.

Lawrence loved being at home and was comforted by all who gave him excellent care. A very special thank you to Amedisys nurses Megan and Sarah and Silver Angels nurse Cindy, and Stacey for your care and compassion.

The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00am Monday, December 5, 2022. in the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 11:30am at Happy Valley Memorial Park, officiated by his son Phil Hardin.

Active Pallbearers will be Daniel Bare, Sam Shah, Carson Shah, Tony Hardin, Rex Scott, and Blake Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be his Carter Christian Church family, Dr. Ted Taylor, Jeff Buckles, Kenneth Nidiffer, Larry Estep, and Rick Hardin.

Lawrence married Ella Mae Ritchie on 23 Dec 1949 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Ella (daughter of James P. Ritchie and Lola Hazel Cole) was born on 27 Dec 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Nov 2015 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Virginia Ann Renfro on 6 Apr 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virginia was born on 10 Dec 1933 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Georgia Hardin Webb Ellis, age 99, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the residence of her daughter & son-in-law: Juanita & Leonard Lewis. She was born May 7, 1922 in Carter County to the late Auda & Viola Peters Hardin. Georgia spent her early years in West Virginia. She was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles C. Webb, her son Rondal Wayne Webb and her second husband Luther Ellis. She was also preceded in death by a sister: Alma “Boe” Williams and her sisters-in-law: Danette Hardin and Lucille Hardin, also four brothers: Charles Hardin, Donald Hardin, Dana Ray Hardin and Olan “Pie” Hardin and two brothers-in-law: Charles Mack Smith and Maynard Williams.
Georgia is survived by her daughter & son-in-law: Juanita & Leonard Lewis, a sister: Vera Hardin Smith, a brother: David “Doug” Hardin, and her sisters-in-law: Carol Hardin and Karen Hardin, two step-sons: Rondal and Bill Ellis, a step-daughter: Connie Lane, also several nieces, and nephews and great nieces & nephews and cousins.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in the Blevins Cemetery with Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be provided by the New Liberty Quartett. Pallbearers will be selected from family.

Family/Spouse: Luther James Ellis. Luther (son of Wiley C. Ellis and Betty E. Heatherly) was born on 12 Sep 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 2002 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Maynard Hugh Williams about 1943 in Wise County, , , Virginia. Maynard was born on 13 Jun 1922 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 8 Apr 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Donald L. Hardin, 90, Elizabethton ,went to be with his Lord Sunday, December 8, 2019 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.

A native of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he was a son of the late Auda A. of the Hardin Brothers Quartett and Viola Peters Hardin. He lived most of his life in Elizabethton. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict where he received a Purple Heart and other service related metals. He was an employee of American Bemberg Corporation and North American Rayon Corporation for 25 years. He was also an Electrician & Pipe Fitter and a millwright at various construction companies. Don was also a self-employed auto mechanic. He was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an Infant son: Terry Hardin, three brothers: Charles, Danny Ray and Olan "Pie" Hardin and a sister: Alma "Bo" Williams.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years: Carol Groce Hardin. His Children: Randy Hardin & wife Darlene, Tim Hardin & wife Doris and Wendy Watson. His Grandsons: Andy Hardin & wife Monica, Joshua Hardin & wife Diana, and Cory Watson & wife Sheena. A Great Granddaughter:Callie Hardin. His Sisters: Georgia Ellis and Vera Smith. A Brother: David "Doug" Hardin. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Nicholas Colbaugh and Rev. Ray Colbaugh officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday December 11, 2019 in the Blevins Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Andy Hardin, Josh Hardin, Cory Watson, Robert Groce, Frank Peters and Darrell Byrd. Honorary Pallbearers will be Men of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, Bill Gentry, Leonard Lewis, his nephews and the Staff of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

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ELIZABETHTON - Olan Eugene "Pie" Hardin, 74, Elizabethton went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a battle with Amyloidosis.

Born April 27, 1944 in Elizabethton to the late Auda & Viola Peters Hardin. He was a 1962 graduate of Unaka High School. Pie was employed at North American Rayon Corporation for several years and retired from Texas Instruments. He was a member of the Good Neighbor Quartet, The Thursday Night Boys and second generation Hardin Brothers Quartet.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Alma "Bo" Williams and two brothers, Charles & Dana Ray Hardin. He was an avid Tennessee Vol Fan.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years who cared for him Karen Taylor Hardin. One Daughter & Son-In-Law: Audra Brooke & Daryl Shanks, two sons & daughters-in-law: Wade & Sarah Hardin and Shane & Laura Hardin and the light of his life his grandchildren: Taylor Shanks, Kassidy Hall and Cooper Shanks. Two Sisters: Georgia Ellis and Vera Smith & husband Mack, Two Brothers & Sisters-in-Law: David "Doug" & Danette Hardin and Donald "Don" & Carol Hardin. Several nieces & nephews.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019 in the Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Hayley officiating. Active Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Floyd "Tod" Lowe, Kenneth "Sneed" Shankles, Dean Grindstaff, Leonard Lewis, Clinton "Cooter" Williams, Tommy Verran and Doug Buckles.

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Samuel Leon "Buddy" Hardin, age 77, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014, at the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness.
A lifelong native of Carter County, he was born in Elizabethton, TN, to the late Hobert and Sally (Alford) Hardin.
Sam attended Unaka High School and graduated from East Tennessee State University and The School of Banking of the South (Louisiana State University). He retired from Walters State Community College, Morristown, TN, where he was a supporter of the Walters State Senators.
Sam was an avid golfer and life-long Tennessee Volunteer fan, but above all he loved spending time with his family and supporting the athletic events of his grandchildren. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and friend loved dearly by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce "Peggy" (Holly) Hardin; and stepmother, Juanita (Cole) Hardin.
He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Hedge and husband, Bill, of Jupiter, FL, Lori Armstrong and husband, Mike, of Johnson City, TN; three grandchildren, Shannon Hedge, Cody Armstrong (Great Falls, MT) and Caleb Armstrong; sister, Dora Lynn Moneyhun, of Greeneville; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Cynthia Simmons, Morristown, TN.

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ELIZABETHTON - James Hartsell Garland, age 76, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2018 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

James was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late TN and Hazel Waters Garland of Peters Hollow in the Stoney Creek Community of Elizabethton.

Hartsell was a Vietnam Combat veteran with the 1st Infantry Division of XM454 Nuclear Weapons Unit. He was a life member of VFW Post 2166 of Elizabethton. Hartsell was also a member of the Sons of the Revolution and 1st Families of the Civil War. He retired from the Eastman Chemical Company after 31 years of service.

Hartsell was of the Christian faith. He loved life and meeting people and knew people from around the world. His greatest joy was teaching kids Appalachian music. He was a musician and maker of gourd instruments.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 46 years, Lula Buckles Garland; and two sisters, Diana Gail Lowe and Teresa Taylor.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of James Hartsell Garland will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Gerald Holly and Mr. Wayne Mottern, ministers, officiating. Music will be under the direction of New Liberty Quartet. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:45 PM on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Judy Garland Lipford, 77, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Haskell and Frances O’Quinn Garland.
Judy was a retired employee of Kerr Drug Pharmacy and the Cafeteria Department of the Elizabethton School System. She loved crafts and sewing.
Judy was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson B. Lipford; a grandson, Heath Lipford; and a sister, Rhonda Winters.
Survivors include her children, Tammy Wallace (Gary) Lipford, Chuckey, Tenn., Michael (Phyllis) Lipford, Concord, N.C., and Todd (Pam) Lipford, Charlotte, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Devin Lipford, Jessica Wallace, Melissa Phillips, Ashley Lipford, Hannah Lipford and Haleigh Lipford; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Donna (Robert) Carroll, Elizabethton; and two brothers, Jerry (Barbara) Rumley, Watauga, and Darrell (Lee) Garland, Hampton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 15, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Chris Shumate officiating. Music will be provided by C.J. Ballard. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Judy married Jackson Beryl Lipford on 31 Dec 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jackson (son of James Homer Lipford and Addie Lee Crow) was born about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Feb 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Erma Myers - JOHNSON CITY
Erma Jean Hardin Myers, age 69, Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 29, 2008, from Christian Care Center of Johnson City following a brief illness.

She was a Carter County native and a daughter of the late Cecil J. and Ruby Grindstaff Hardin. Mrs. Myers was a graduate of Unaka High School class of 1955 and always enjoyed working on the class reunion committee.

Professionally, she was the financial secretary of First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, for thirty-two years. She truly learned to love God's Presbyterian children and enjoyed her years there.

Mrs. Myers became a Christian at an early age, being led to the Lord by the late dear one, Gertrude Hale. She was, at one time, a member of Willow Springs and Caldwell Springs Baptist Churches on Stony Creek. There she was taught by scripture and example.

After her marriage to Dr. George G. Myers (former ETSU professor), in May of 1955, she joined the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church with him and began an active service of Teaching and working in many areas of the Church's program. For twenty-five years, she worked tirelessly at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in West Carter County.

For the last thirteen years, Mrs. Myers had been a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, where she continued to be an innovative teacher, employing flip charts and many objects to illustrate a Sunday School lesson. She became known as the "Bag Lady" because there was always an object in her bag to make a point in a lesson.

Mrs. Myers would like to be remembered as a child of God, a servant and teacher in His church, a caring friend, mother and wife.

Mrs. Myers is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Dr. George G. Myers, of the home; and she was the proud mother of three sons and daughters-in-law: Glenn Stanley and Vicki Myers, Bristol, TN, Lynn Cecil and Rita Myers, Dr. James and Donna Myers, all of Johnson City. Mrs. Myers' other surviving family members are one grandson: Christopher George Myers, Johnson City; one sister and brother-in-law; Lois Fay (Hopson) Treadway and Bob Treadway; one brother and sister-in-law: John H. and Nyoka Hardin, Elizabethton; her nieces and nephews: David Keith and Connie Jo Hopson, Judy Hopson, John Claude and Jennifer Hardin, Jeremy Hardin, Richard and Vikki Thomas and Heather Richardson. In addition, her special friends Nita DeSalme, Wanda Bowers and a number of great-nieces, great-nephews and special cousins also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Myers will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in the First Baptist Church, Elizabethton, with Dr. Angus R. Shaw and Dr. Jim Royston officiating. Music will be under the direction of Julie Cardwell and Tim Smith. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the church prior to the service.

Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, in the Ensor Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at 10 a.m. Friday at Tetrick Funeral Home to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Claude Hardin, Jeremy Hardin, Richard Thomas, Bill Mosley, Steve Smith, Mike Wiggins, Gerald McDowell and Dale Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Messengers Class of First Baptist Church and her longtime friends and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 415 Washington Ave., Elizabethton, TN 37643; the Hales Community Ministry through First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton, TN 37643; to the charity of your choice or to the mission offering of your home church in her memory.

Erma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John H. Hardin, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from Holston Valley Medical Center. John was born in Carter County to the late Cecil H. Hardin and Ruby A. Grindstaff Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Erma J. Myers and Lois Treadway.
John H. Hardin was a family man who always placed God and his family first. He was involved in many things, but he always found the time for God and family. He was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for close to 30 years and also served as a trustee.
John retired from Unaka High School following 33 years teaching agriculture and where he had the only butchering class in Tennessee. He also taught agriculture at Elizabethton High School for four years. His knowledge of agriculture led him to be President of the TN National Vocational Agricultural Association as well as Chairman of the Soil Conservation Service of Elizabethton for many years. John has always loved the land and had a genuine dedication to farming. He was raised in Carter County and farmed here his entire life. His father and grandfather were farmers before him. When he was six years old, his father gave him a calf and told him that he was responsible for it. All through high school, even though he played football, he still had to take care of the dairy cows. While he was in college, he got up each morning at 4:30 a.m. to milk 48 cows before going to school. John has shared his love of the land by teaching his children to love the land that God gave them.
John H. Hardin is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nyoka Hardin; his sons, John Claude Hardin (Jennifer) of Elizabethton and Jeremy L. Hardin (Megan) of Elizabethton; his daughters, Vikki Thomas (Richard) of Elizabethton and Heather Leonard (Dennis) of Bristol, Va.; his grandchildren, Chandler Thomas, Kyndal Thomas, Mason Richardson, Ava Leonard, Hannah Taylor, John Hardin and Gracie Hardin; and his sister-in-law, Jonnie Wilson of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of John H. Hardin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Pallbearers are Richard Thomas, Dennis Leonard, Deon Sheffield, Doyce Sheffield, Mason Richardson, Richard Allen, Bryce Richardson and Mike Nidiffer. Honorary pallbearers are Sherrill Perry, Howard Campbell and Glen Arnold. The family will receive friends in the chapel from the hours of 5 through 7 p.m., prior to the service. The graveside service and interment for John H. Hardin will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Rodney Deyton officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON - Norman E. Gouge, age 77, of Elizabethton, entered into the hands of the Almighty on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from the Johnson City Medical Center.

Norman was born in Carter County to the late Howard E. and Opal Grindstaff Gouge.

Norman retired from Raytheon in Bristol and also retired from the Tennessee Army National Guard. He was also a United States Air Force veteran where he was active in the U2 Program and had served in the Vietnam Era. Norman was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Captain Lynn F. Folsom VFW Post 2166. He enjoyed life and being with his friends and family.

Those left to cherish his memory include four sons, Bryon Gouge and wife Pamela, of Elizabethton, Gary Gouge and wife Candy, of Granite Falls, NC, Clifford Gouge and wife Linda, of Johnson City, and Michael Gouge; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a sister, Sharon Compton and husband Harry, of Charlottesville, VA; a brother, Bill Gouge and wife Donna, of Mt. Holly, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Norman E. Gouge will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 25, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Eric Wright, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Billy Joe Gouge, 67, of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1951 in Carter County, the son of the late Howard Gouge and Opal Grindstaff Gouge.
Billy enjoyed fly fishing and tinkering with electronics.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Travis Gouge, and his brother, Norman Gouge.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Gouge; daughters, Aolani Gouge and Michelle Smith; stepson, Jeremi Walker and wife Stephanie; sister, Sharon Compton; and grandchildren, Natalie Smith, Mackenzie Walker and Madison Walker.

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ELIZABETHTON - Cathy Ann Hardin McBane, 64, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 in the Life Carter Center of Elizabethton. She was a native of Carter County, born July 26, 1957. Cathy was a graduate of Unaka High School and Milligan College with a degree in Education. She was a School Teacher and also worked at Greene Valley. She was a member of Unaka Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father; John Elwayne Hardin who passed away October 25, 1983.
Survivors include her mother: Ann Renfro Hardin. One uncle, Lawrence Hardin of Elizabethton. Also, several cousins.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021 in the Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Walker Roberson officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.