Jacob Lowe

Jacob married Rebecca Jackson about 1836 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca was born about 1815 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mahala married John Roberts about 1857 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1837 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mahala married William H. Grindstaff on 31 Oct 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Michael Grindstaff, Sr. and Jane "Jinsey" Allgood) was born about 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martha W. Lipps about 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Nelson Lipps and Elizabeth Pierce) was born about 1841 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died after 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah C. Pleasant on 30 Mar 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of James M. Pleasant and Elizabeth Wengert) was born about 1843 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Vina Jane Colbaugh about 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Vina (daughter of Henry Colbaugh, Jr. and Larisa Nave) was born about 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Mary C. Elliott on 26 Dec 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born in Sep 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Nancy E. Estep on 21 Dec 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Tennessee Estep and Susannah Laws) was born about 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Susan E. Estep, age 71, died at the home of her son, George H. Estep, Route 3, Elizabethton, Friday morning after a lingering illness. Mrs. Estep was a member of the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, George H. Estep; one stepson, James D. Estep of Route 5, Elizabethton; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Lilly Smith, Lenmore, California; one brother, Wilburn Grindstaff, Route 5, Elizabethton; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Edd Burnett, Rev. James Brooks and Rev. J. J. Richardson officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemtery. Active pallbearers, James R. Hyder, Walter Grindstaff, W. P. Richardson, Willie Ritchie, Leonard Hardin, Parker Grindstaff. Flower bearers will be Bible Class of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. The body will be returned to the home Friday afternoon. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

Susan married David Samuel "Sam" Estep about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Shadrach Estep and Nellie Tester) was born on 25 Dec 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Estep Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, February 19, 1942
H. D. LOWE
H. D. Lowe, age 74, died at his home near Carter, Tenn., Wednesday at 7:00 pm. after a short illness.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Martha Taylor, Elizabethton, Mrs. Esther Taylor, Carter, Miss Sarah Lowe, Carter; two sons, Vester Lowe, Roda, Va., Webster Lowe, Carter.
The body will be removed from the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home to the home Thursday morning at 11:00 o'clock.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with the Rev. T. B. Freeman officiating. Interment will be made in the Grindstaff cemetery.

Hiram married Maggie Campbell on 18 Oct 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maggie was born about 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Johnson County News," Thursday, October 20, 1949
JACOB H. LOWE...
Jacob H. Lowe, age 83, died last Friday at 4 o'clock at his home near Alvarado, Va., where he had lived for more than 50 years.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Belle Lowe, and the following children: Mrs. Bertha Phillips, New Town, Pa., Mrs. Charlie Cummings, Damascus, Ben Lowe, Deadwood, S. D.; W. McKinley Lowe, Alvardo. Also surviving are three brothers, J. M. Lowe, Mountain City, S. J. Lowe, Rapid City, S. D., Mitchell Lowe, Spring City.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Roberts Chapel Church. Rev. Dan Graham and E. C. Denton officiated, and burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. The Odd Fellows were in charge.

Charles married Mary A. "Mollie" Miller about 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Franklin Miller and Elizabeth J. Morley) was born about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," July 25, 1962
J.M. (Doc) Lowe...
...86, Mountain City, Doe Valley Community, died in Cannon Memborial[sic] Hospital, Banner Elk, N.C., Thursday morning, after a long illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer, a charter member and deacon of Doe Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Garfield Lowe, Mountain City, Allen Lowe, Akron, O., Billy Lowe, Nyssa, Ore., and Phillip Lowe, Oak Ridge; four daughters Mrs. N.U. Davis Mountain City, Mrs. James Oliver, Mrs. Etoila Sharpe and Mrs. Lillie Buchanan, all of Elizabethton; four step-sons, Clarence Roberts, Avondale, Pa., Luther Davis, Johnson City, and Delmar Davis, Kasper[sic], Wyo.; four step-daughters, Mrs. Nora Powers, Clinchee, Va., Mrs. Pauline McNeil, Mrs. Grace Fisher and Mrs. Belva Shumate, all of Johnson City; a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Doe Valley Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ralph Sneed officiating.
Burial was in Brookshire Cemetery.
Palbearers[sic] were Eugene Stout, Ronda Goodwin, Archie Roberts, Wiley Dillon, Archie Dillon, and Charlie Loggins.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

John married Alice Mullins on 22 Aug 1897. Alice (daughter of Aaron Stanley Mullins and Elizabeth Delilah Robinson) was born in Jan 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in 1957 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah E. (Lowe) about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born in Aug 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Annie Blevins about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Annie was born in Feb 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1962 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Martha Lewis on 10 Jul 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born in Feb 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Nov 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Lena Belle Grindstaff on 17 Apr 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lena was born on 28 Mar 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 May 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Goldie Mae Hardin about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Goldie (daughter of Michael Roberts Hardin and Lucy Bartee) was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Unknown Lady about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Unknown was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jennie Mae Hardin on 4 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jennie (daughter of Robert Hardin and Celia (Hardin)) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Etta Berdina Pierce about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Etta (daughter of Albert T. Pierce and Mary F. Hardin) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Oct 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Easter married Edward D. Taylor on 8 Aug 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of George W. Taylor and Eliza J. (Taylor)) was born in Apr 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nina married Benjamin Harrison Pleasant on 22 Apr 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Benjamin (son of Joseph Green Pleasant and Sidney Elizabeth Stout) was born on 12 Dec 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Mar 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eggers Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sherman married Eva M. (Lowe) about 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Eva was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, November 23, 1966
James William Lowe. . .
James William Lowe, age 59 of Mountain City died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Lowe was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Chas. E. and Mollie Miller Lowe. He was a retired Taxi operator and a member of the Doe Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Gladys Lowe, Mountain City; three daughters, Mrs. Glasco Triplett, Mrs. Charlie Reece and Mrs. Roxie Burns, all Mountain City; one brother, Sherman Lowe, Mountain City; four sisters, Mrs. Lura Lowe, Mrs. Dora Stout and Mrs. Hattie Roberts, all Mountain City and Mrs. Sallie Walsh; also 15 grandchildren survive.
Funeral services were conducted from Lewis Gentry Funeral Home chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Theodore Robinson and Rev. Dean Smith officiating. Burial was in Butler Memorial cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jerry Triplett, Wayne Lowe, Wiley Dillon, Jeffrey Reece, Eugene Stout and Claude Stout. Flowerbearers[sic] were friends and neighbors.
Lewis Gentry in charge.

Dora married Clarence E. Stout on 4 Jul 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clarence (son of William Cornelius "W. C." Stout and Mary Miranda Sweeny) was born on 5 Nov 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 1999 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phillip married Gladys S. Shell about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gladys (daughter of Robert T. Shell and Ida M. Gregg) was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married Novel Umbry Davis on 4 May 1931 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Novel (son of William Hamilton Davis and Winona Safronia "Winnie" Shoun) was born on 14 Nov 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, December 10, 1947
EDGAR E. LOWE
Edgar E. Lowe, 39, of Route 3, Mountain City, died in the Appalachian Hospital last night at 10:00.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Florence Lowe; two sons, Jack Lowe and Junior Lowe both of the home; the parents, Mr. And Mrs. J. M. Lowe of Route 3, Mountain City; four sisters, Mrs. Stella Davis of Mountain City, Mrs. Nora Oliver and Mrs. Etoila Sharp both of Elizabethton, and Mrs. George Robinson of Mountain City; and four brothers, Allen Lowe of Ohio, Phillip Lowe of Oak Ridge, Garfield Lowe of Mountain City, and Bill Lowe of Oregon.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

LOWE, Edgar E.
"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, December 11, 1947
EDGAR E. LOWE
Funeral services for Edgar E. Lowe, 39, of Route 3, Mountain City, who died in the Appalachian Hospital Tuesday night will be conducted from the Doe Valley Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 and the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in the Brookshire Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Harlow Crosswhite, Halton Robinson, James Oliver, N. W. Davis, George Robinson, and Karl Sharp.
The body will be moved to the home Friday at 10:00 a.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

LOWE, Edgar E.
"Elizabethton Star," Sunday, December 14, 1947, page 5
HENRY EDGAR LOWE
Funeral services for Henry Edgar Lowe, 39, of Route 3, Mountain City, who died in the Appalachian Hospital Tuesday night, Valley Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Shumake, the Rev. Ralph Snead and the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in the Brookshire Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Harlow Crosswhite, Karl Sharp, N. W. Davis, Halton Robison, James Oliver and George Robinson.
The Body will be moved to the church at 12:30 p.m. Sunday to lie in state until the funeral hour.
Mr. Lowe is survived by his widow, Mrs. Florence Lowe; two sons, Jack and Junior Lowe, both of the home; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lowe of route 3, Mountain City; four sisters, Mrs. Stella Davis and Mrs. George Robinson, both of Mountain City, and Mrs. Etoila Sharp and Mrs. Nora Oliver both of Elizabethton; and four brothers, Allen of Ohio, Phillip of Oak Ridge, Garfield of Mountain City, and Bill Lowe of Oregon.
Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.
[JAKS Note: This appears to be same person as above shown in obituaries as Edgar E. Lowe.]

LOWE, Edgar E.
"Johnson County News", Thursday, December 25, 1947
EDGAR E. LOWE...
...39, of Rte. 3, Mountain City, died in the Appalachian Hospital in Johnson City Dec. 9, at 10 o'clock.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Lowe; two sons, Jack and Junior Lowe, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lowe of route 3; four sisters, Mrs. Stella Davis of Mountain City, Mrs. Nora Oliver and Mrs. Etoila Sharp both of Elizabethton, and Mrs. George Robinson of Mountain City; and four brothers, Allen Lowe of Ohio; Philip Lowe of Oak Ridge, Garfield of Mountain City and Bill Lowe of Oregon.

Henry married Florence Grace Jordan on 17 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Florence (daughter of Cary Hunt "C. H." Jordan and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Fair) was born on 2 Aug 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Oct 2000 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Peters on 24 Dec 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Michael P. Peters and Lucy A. Buckles) was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Mr. Daniel R. Lowe, 85, of 123 Okalona Road, Johnson City, TN, went home to be with his Lord on July 28, 2004.
Mr. Lowe was a native of Carter County and had lived his entire life in the Johnson City and Milligan area.
He was a son of the late George and Annie Blevins Lowe. Mr. Lowe will be forever remembered as a devout loving Christian man whose compassion, understanding, integrity and love for all he knew was a guiding beacon. His wisdom and guidance were beyond measure. His love of the outdoors and nature was always reflected in his speaking about his God.
Mr. Lowe, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by two sons: Lonnie K. Lowe and Stanley Wayne Lowe; two brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 61 years, Stella T. Salts Lowe; His devoted sons and their wives: George and Judy Lowe, of Jonesborough, TN, Benny and Lynn Lowe, of Elizabethton, TN, Robert Hackler and Randi, of North Tazewell, VA.; five grandchildren, Kelly Lowe Conley, of Knoxville, TN, Christopher Lowe, of Greenville, NC, Shannon Lowe, of Elizabethton, TN, Melissa Elliott, of Fayetteville, NC, Paige Hackler (his hunting buddy), of Tazewell, VA; three great grandchildren.
He is also survived by four brothers: Roby Lowe, Delmer Lowe, both of Johnson City, Thomas Lowe, of Jonesborough, Eugene Lowe, of Florida; three sisters: Bessie Peters, Georgia Morgan and Yvonne Arnett, all of Johnson City; one very special niece, Barbara Lowe; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of loving friends also survive.

Daniel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Georgia L. Morgan, 91, of Johnson City, was called to Heaven early Sunday, August 30, 2015, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

Georgia was a native of Stoney Creek, TN. She was a daughter of George Wiley and Annie Blevins Lowe. Georgia graduated from Science Hill High School in 1941. Her career was that of a homemaker, mother, and grandmother. Georgia was an avid reader, spending much time at the Johnson City Public Library. She had a talent for caring for her flowers.

She was a member of the Presbyterian faith.

She was an unmistakable beauty who swore by Noxzema, Aqua Net, and cod liver oil. She fiercely loved her family and spoke her mind freely and often. She was a masterful storyteller with perfectly coiffed hair just the right shade of Frisky Fawn and precocious, crystal blue eyes. She loved having her nails painted, visiting, and the Miss America Pageant. She loved "those grandbabies" and sending them cards with McDonald's gift cards tucked inside, always elegantly signed "Grandmother Budgie". May she now rest eternally with the Lord. Amen to a beautiful life!

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her former husband, James S. Morgan; son, James R. Morgan; brothers, James, Lonza, Dan, Eugene, Roby, and twin brothers, Thomas Selmer and William Delmer Lowe. Sisters preceding her in death are Ethel Sheets, Thelma Crocetta, and Bessie Peters.

Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Morgan of Johnson City, Betsy Morgan Jernigan of Knoxville, and Robin Morgan Visser of Frederick, Maryland. Surviving grandchildren are Alison Poor (Joe) of Columbus, Ohio; Jonathan Visser (Lauren) of Carrollton, Virginia; Amy Visser Lee of Frederick, Maryland; Stephanie Jernigan of Knoxville; and Molly Jernigan of Paris, Kentucky. She is survived by seven great-grandchildren, Jackson, Spencer, and Scarlet Poor of Columbus, Ohio; Josie, Natalie, and Corbin Lee of Frederick, Maryland; and Cody Visser of Carrollton, Virginia. Other survivors include sister, Yvonne Lowe; special nieces, Teresa Smalling, Barbara Tucker, and Pat Lowe; and special friends, Sandy McClain, Karen Hale, Sharon Johnson, Wilma McClain, and Nina Bingham.

The family of Georgia L. Morgan will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2015, in Morris-Baker Funeral Home.

Following the visitation, family and friends will proceed to Monte Vista Memorial Park for a 2:45 p.m. graveside service. Chaplain Ken Solly will officiate.

Active pallbearers will be: Tom Smalling, Duane Smalling, Zach Smalling, Benny Lowe, and G.W. Lowe. Honorary pallbearers are: Joe McClain, Jerry Tucker, Wes Tucker, Scott Smalling, and the entire staff of the Johnson City Medical Center Medical Intensive Care Unit.

Georgia married James S. Morgan about 1945. James was born about 1920; died before 2015. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
JOHNSON CITY - Yvonne Lowe Arnett, age 93, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died after a brief illness in her home on Monday, August 9, 2021. She was born the daughter of the late George Wiley Lowe and Annie Blevins Lowe.

She is survived by her daughter, Carole Ross and husband Ken, of Jonesborough, TN; son, Danny Arnett and wife Marty, of Bluffton, SC; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Arnett was a member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church and sang in the choir and was a member of the Pastor’s Sunday School Class.

A private graveside service is planned. There will be no public memorial service at this time because of Covid.

The family wishes to express thanks to Amedisys Hospice Care and especially to her friend Linda Dawson for their care during her illness.

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Mr. Thomas Selmer Lowe, 79, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010, in the Wellmont Hospice House in Kingsport.

Mr. Lowe was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was a son of the late George W. and Annie Lowe.

Mr. Lowe was a retired State Farm Insurance agent with twenty years of service. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Mr. Lowe was a member of the Boone Trail Baptist Church, the Johnson City Masonic Lodge # 486, all York Rite Bodies and the Jericho Shrine, North Johnson City Business Club and the Model A Car Club.

He is preceded in death by: his parents; his wife, Betty Blevins Lowe, in 1995; one son, Thomas Lowe; several brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include: one son, G. Keith Lowe and wife, Lori, of Jonesborough; two daughters, Sherry Sue Carden and husband, Jim, of Johnson City, and Deborah E. Lowe, of Jonesborough; two brothers, Roby Lowe and Delmer Lowe, both of Johnson City; two sisters, Yvonne Arnett and Georgia Lowe, both of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Jimmy Carden, of Nashville, Jason Lowe, of Memphis, Heath Lowe, of Knoxville, Shanna Ortloff, of Jonesborough, and Coye Lowe, of Knoxville; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family of Thomas Selmer Lowe will receive friends on Saturday, May 22, 2010, in the Mausoleum Chapel of the Monte Vista Memorial Park from 10 to 11 AM.

A service of entombment will follow at 11 AM in the Mausoleum Chapel. Tim Hall, Minister, will officiate.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mary Lowe Cole, age 93, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Steven Jacob Lowe and Lena Belle Grindstaff Lowe and was born in Carter County on January 19, 1930. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon Taylor in 1973; her second husband, Arlie Cole in 2022; an infant daughter, Patricia Kay Taylor; and five siblings, Myrtle Estep, Steve Lowe, Jr., Jemema Ensor, Charlie Lowe and Wilma Williams.

Mary was a homemaker and a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets and loved to collect tea pots.

Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Barney Taylor (Beverley) of Middletown, OH; a daughter, Priscilla Davis (Eddie) of Elizabethton; a brother, Lonnie Lowe of Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Heather (fiancé Austin Church) of Elizabethton; and a great-granddaughter, Matti Abel of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mary Lowe Cole will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 27, 2023 in the Kress Cemetery (Hurley Hollow Road) with Pastor Chris Hughes officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Arlie Vernon Cole about 2022. Arlie (son of Unknown and Flossie Victor Cole) was born on 21 Apr 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Feb 2022 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kress Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Onnie Jemema Lowe Ensor, 87, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was born March 5, 1935 in Carter County to the late Steve and Belle Grindstaff Lowe.
Jemema was a graduate of Unaka High School and a retired cook at Hunter Elementary School. She was a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church.
Jemema was an avid Ladies Vols Basketball fan. She loved to sew, cook, read and most of all she loved her church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Ensor, and by several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children, Sandra (Mike) Patrick, Clarksville, Tenn., Debbie (Eric) Heaton, Amy (James) Morrell and Audra (David) Wood, all of Elizabethton; her grandchildren, Brittany Heaton, Cody Cornett, Matthew (Chelsea) Wood and Chelsea Wood, and soon to be great-grandson, John Ross Wood; her sister, Mary Cole; a brother, Lonnie Lowe; several nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dennie and Ruby Ensor.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with her son-in-law, Pastor Eric Heaton, and Pastor Doug Hartley officiating. Music will be provided by Joel Crisp. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, in the Kress Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday, will be James “Tank” Morrell, Matthew Wood, Shane Lowe, David Wood, Cody Cornett and Gary Morrell. Honorary pallbearers will be her church family. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home, her church family, Dr. Keith Cook and Nurse Aleshia Cuthbertson.

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Buried:
ELIZABETHTON - Wilma P. Lowe Williams, 81 years old, Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at home. She was the daughter of Steve and Belle Grindstaff Lowe. Wilma retired from Iodent Chemical Company. She was a faithful member of Unaka Baptist Church, Elizabethton and the Red Hat Ladies Sunday School Class and a member of the choir. She enjoyed gardening and making apple butter with Joe and breaking beans on the carport with the family. On Sundays, you would find her cooking for her family. Everyone knew Wilma enjoyed having her dessert first. Wilma’s homemade vegetable soup was famous for helping others feel better. Her potato salad and egg salad sandwiches could be found at any church function. Wilma’s servant heart and sweet smile will be missed by all. Nana loved and enjoyed her grandchildren, even if it meant “washing their mouth out with soap” or “switching their behinds”.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Joe in December 2020, brothers: Clarence, Landon, Carl, Junior, Charlie and Sister, Myrtle Estep.
She is survived by her children: Kane (Geri), and Melissa Elsea (Tim), Grandchildren: Dana Potter (Brad), Kayleigh Gouge (Ryan) and Kameron Elsea (Hannah). Great Grandchild, McKenna Gouge – whom she adored. Siblings: Mary Cole, Jemema Ensor, Lonnie Lowe. Many nieces and nephews and her two best friends, Barb Grindstaff and Kate Rodgers.
A service to celebrate the life of Wilma Williams will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Walker Roberson & Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park following the service. Music will be provided by Diane Roberson, Pianist and Christina Lewis, Soloist.
Pallbearers will be: Tim Elsea, Kameron Elsea, Brad Potter, Ryan Gouge, Les Grindstaff and Jeff Lowe. Honorary Pallbearers: Gordon Rodgers, Red Hat Ladies Sunday School Class of Unaka Baptist Church, Friends and Neighbors in Hurley Hollow.

Wilma married Joe Lester Williams on 6 Nov 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joe was born about 1938; died about 2020. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wanda Hildred "Bee" Grindstaff Peters, 95, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
She was born in Carter County on April 11, 1922 to the late Elbert C. and Golda Hardin Grindstaff. She lived most of her life in Carter County and attended Unaka High School.
Wanda was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Elizabethton and also attended Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church and Milligan Free Will Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She loved to read her Bible and had read it through many, many times.
Wanda and her husband operated a local grocery store in the Hunter Community of Stoney Creek for several years. Her hobbies included cross-stitching, embroidering, quilting and playing the piano.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray D. Peters, in 1986; a brother, Sherman A. Grindstaff; two sisters, Rena Vaught and Norma Carrier; three infant sisters; and a son-in-law, Rob Sanders.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Sanders and Gail Bishop and husband Earl; three grandsons, Ed Keesee, Edward Elliott and Benjamin Bishop; two granddaughters, Beth Bennett and husband Billy, and Kimberly Street and husband Brad; one brother, Anthony Grindstaff and wife Betty; one sister, Rita "Mattie" Payne and husband Nat; six great-grandchildren, Casey Street, Savannah Golson, Sarah Elliott, Emma Elliott, Katie Keesee and Luke Keesee; one great-great-granddaughter, River Golson; two step-granddaughters, Robin Lyons and Marnie Childress; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service to honor the life of Wanda Peters will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Jerry Stout officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Bishop, Nat Payne, Sherrell Perry and Warren Widmyer. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home and to Dr. Jonathan Bremer for the loving care you provided our loved one during her stay at Ivy Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Second Harvest Food Bank, Good Samaritan Ministries or St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Wanda married Ray D. Peters about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ray (son of David Peters and Dora Ellen Williams) was born on 15 Jun 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Norma M. Carrier, age 91, celebrated a glorious union with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 13, 2014, after a brief illness, at her residence in Kingsport.
Norma was born in Carter County, TN, on November 12, 1923, to the late Elbert C. and Golda Hardin Grindstaff. She lived most of her life in Carter County, where she grew up, attended Unaka High School, and married and raised her family. She moved to Kingsport, TN, in 2010.
She attended Stoney Creek Baptist Church during her younger years. She became a member of Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church after her marriage in 1940. She served her church well by singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School classes and home Bible studies. She was an exceptional student of the Bible and a gifted teacher of the Word of God.
She was employed at Raytheon, Bristol, for several years. She was a talented seamstress and was also an excellent cook.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Gray M. Carrier, on September 28, 2012; a daughter, Gwen Widmyer; a brother, Sherman A. Grindstaff; a sister, Rena Vaught; three infant sisters; and a son-in-law, Bill Hammond.
Survivors include one daughter, Janice Hammond; two grandsons, Brad Hammond and wife, Gloria, and Bart Hammond and wife, Julianne; two granddaughters, Amber Garland and husband, James, and Ginger Shifflett and husband, Paul; two sisters, Wanda Peters, and Mattie Payne and husband, Nat; one brother, Anthony Grindstaff and wife, Betty; ten great-grandchildren, and a son-in-law, Warren Widmyer. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Norma M. Carrier will be conducted at 12 Noon on Wednesday, December 17th, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Reverend Bill Greer, Reverend Calvin Jett and Dr. James Richardson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Joy Dean Babb, Diana Blevins, Cathy Timbs and Leatha Grindstaff, organist.
The family will receive friends in the chapel from 11:00 AM-12 Noon on Wednesday, prior to the funeral service.
The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service in Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Sherrill Carrier, Raymond Williams, Jerry "Skip" Campbell, Keith Williams, Mac Collins and Larry Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Pierce, Nat Payne, Earl Bishop, Sherrell Perry, John Hardin, Wayne Dean, Roger Babb, Rick Collins, Leonard Lewis, Larry Peters, Jimmy Peters, Keith Garland, Frank Singleton and Donnie Richardson.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice and to Beth, Donna and Tonya for their care to Norma during her time of need. Special thanks to Frances and Gerald Pigg for every act of kindness shown us. We also thank the many dear ones for their prayers. We are, most of all, grateful to God for His provision of a Savior and the promise of eternal life to all who accept His gift.

Norna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Rita Grindstaff "Mattie" Payne, 87, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in the Hermitage Health Center. She was born February 11, 1936, in Carter County to the late Elbert Clinton and Golda Mae Hardin Grindstaff. Mattie was a 1954 Graduate of Unaka High School. She was a homemaker. She was an extremely good Pianist and Organist, having played in church for several years. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her husband: Nathaniel C. Payne; one brother and sister-in-law: Henry Anthony & Betty Grindstaff of Bristol, Tenn; also, several special nieces and nephews.

Mattie will be buried in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Everything will be private.

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Evelyn Grindstaff "Granny" Ward, age 89, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late William Franklin and Jennie Mae Hardin Grindstaff and was born in Carter County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Ward, a sister, Aileen Grindstaff Pierce; two brothers, Robert E. Grindstaff and Floyd Grindstaff.
Mrs. Ward was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed making crafts, selling her jelly at the flea market and playing Bingo.
Survivors include three daughters, Helen Sue Ward O'Bannon and husband, Barrie, of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Barbara Ann Ward Herron and husband, Barry, of Dorothy, West Virginia; Kathy E. Williams and companion, Kenneth Fletcher, both of Elizabethton; one son, Raymond G. Ward, of Elizabethton; eleven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Grace Herman, of Alabama; one brother-in-law, Abraham Ward, of Mississippi. Also surviving are special friends, Wesley and Rita Holtsclaw; Wayne and Holly Koonz; Billy and Kathy Cole.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of 6200 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital for the love and care given to Mrs. Ward during her illness.
A memorial service for Mrs. Ward will be conducted at a later date.

Evelyn married William C. Ward about 1945. William was born on 3 Jul 1922 in Mississippi, , , ; died on 19 Jul 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Chrystal Effie Grindstaff Hicks, 93, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at her residence after an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Alf and Etta Pierce Grindstaff.
Mrs. Hicks was employed at Elizabethton Steam Laundry for several years and retired from the Laundry Department of Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was of the Baptist Faith. She loved to quilt, crochet and cross stitching.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis G. Hicks, February 13, 2000; two sisters, Darlene Hampton and Ruby Hicks; and two brothers, Art and Howard Grindstaff.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Sherry Hicks; two grandchildren, Joshua Lewis Hicks and Abigail LeAnna Brace and husband Matthew; five great-grandchildren, Mikeala Chrystal Hicks, Aldyn Hicks, Isabella Hicks, Harper Rose Hicks and Max Justin Lewis Brace; two sisters, Cleta Mae Kyte and Pat Guinn; two brothers, Dean Grindstaff and wife Floy and Glen Grindstaff; a sister-in-law, Margaret Grindstaff; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Chrystal Effie Grindstaff Hicks will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Siebenaler, minister, officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday, will be Josh Hicks, Matthew Brace, Bryan Bradshaw, Josh Brooks, Ryan Bowers and Adam Ellison. Honorary pallbearers will be Dean and Glen Grindstaff, Todd Hampton, Jimmy Carr and Steve Hicks.

Chrystal married Lewis Gray Hicks about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lewis (son of Issac B. Hicks and Hattie Perry) was born on 25 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Feb 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Howard Grindstaff, 83, Elizabethton passed away, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at his residence with his family by his side.

Howard was born November 27, 1932 in Elizabethton to the late Alfred & Etta Pearce Grindstaff. He was known for his outgoing personality and his story telling. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Howard was known for his wood working skills. He retired from Mapes Piano String Company. Howard was an avid UT Vol Fan. He was a member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Art Grindstaff; and two sisters, Ruby Hicks and Darlene Hampton.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Margaret Patrick Grindstaff; one daughter, Robin (Glen) Sams; two sons, Gary (Jennie) Grindstaff and David (Libby) Grindstaff; three grandsons, Gary (April) Sams, Justin (Rebekah) Grindstaff, and Ayden Grindstaff; one granddaughter, Madison (Joe) Bowman; four great grandchildren, Taylor Grindstaff, Jared Grindstaff, Patrick Sexton, Noah Sams and soon to be Charles Curtis Bowman; two brothers, Dean (Floy) Grindstaff and Glenn Grindstaff; three sisters, Patricia Guinn, Cleta Mae Kyte and Chrystal Hicks; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Diane Cannon.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016, in the Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Hayley and Rev. Ray Colbaugh officiating. The Eulogy will be given by two of his grandsons, Gary Sams & Justin Grindstaff. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Charlie Glover, Gary Eggers, John Lewis, John Blair, Keith Herman, Frank Shaff, J.L. Collins (his best friend who he loved like a brother), Norman Garland, Lockett Carden, David Garland, Robert Frazier, Ralph Andes, Harmon Glover and Dallas Carrier.

Howard married Margaret Patrick about 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Rev. Darise C. Patrick and Lura Bell Greene) was born about 1934 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Apr 2022 in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married David Lingerfelt on 29 May 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David was born on 7 Jun 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elwood married Gladys M. Winters on 22 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gladys (daughter of Monroe E. Winters and Mary Belle DeLoach) was born about 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Dec 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estel married Loveta Shipley about 1951 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Loveta was born on 10 Apr 1934; died on 28 May 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Stout Wallace, age 83, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017.

She was born on April 18, 1934 in Johnson County, TN to the late Clarence and Dora Lowe Stout.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert C. Wallace, who passed away on September 23, 2008; sister Shirley Smith; brothers, Bill Stout, Carl Stout, Charles Stout and Homer Stout.

Mary loved collecting what-nots and things, enjoyed raising flowers and especially loved her family. She was a member of Mountain City Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish her memories include her sons Bob Wallace and wife Sharon of Mountain City, TN and Tony Wallace and wife Brenda of Maryville, TN; grandchildren Brad, Robby, Andy and Roman Wallace and Amy Wallace Stover; nine great grandchildren; sisters Venia Stout and Josephine Laing; brother, Richard Stout, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2017 from Mountain City Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Chuck Stewart and Tom Reece to officiate. Graveside service and burial will follow at Reece Memorial Cemetery.

Mary married Robert Clay Wallace on 20 Jun 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Carl H. Wallace and Thelma Reece) was born on 17 Apr 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Sep 2008 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reece Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Venia Ann Stout, age 82 of Mountain City, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Hermitage Health and Rehab Center. Venia was born on April 3, 1937 in Johnson County, TN to the late Clarence Stout and Dora Lowe Stout. Venia is preceded in death by sisters, Mary Wallace, Shirley Smith; brothers, Charles Stout, Homer Stout, Bill Stout, Carl Stout; brother-in-law, Robert Wallace.

Venia was a lifelong resident of Johnson County and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Richard Stout and wife Sharon of Elizabethton, TN; sister, Josephine Laing and husband Larry of Todd, NC and many nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be a graveside service held at Reece Memorial Cemetery, 187 Liberty Church Rd. at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 24, 2019 with Richard Stout and Gale Hartley officiating and special music by John Brookshire. Pallbearers will be Carl Stout, Terry Stout, David Stout, Wayne Davis, Rick Blackburn and Roby Phillippi. Honorary pallbearers will be all friends and employees at Nightline Plant.

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JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Jane Davis Loggins, age 81, Jonesborough, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at Hospice House in Bristol.

Mrs. Loggins was born in Johnson County and the daughter of the late N.U. & Stella Lowe Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Loggins.

She was a member of Tri Cities Baptist Church and the Johnson City South Camp Gideons Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. Loggins, and her husband Hubert, were owners and operators of West Towne Hardware.

Survivors include one son, Mark Loggins; two sisters, Sara Wayland (Mike) and Barbara "Bobbie" Dancy; and several nephews and nieces.

Graveside services will be conducted 11:30 am Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Brookshire Cemetery with Pastor Richard Stout officiating. Following the graveside the family will meet for a time of fellowship and food at Bethany Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Dancy, J.M. Trivette, Larry Jim Davis, Mike Wayland, John Blanford and Jerry Kunisch.

Jane married Hubert Eugene Loggins about 1958 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Hubert (son of Charles W. Loggins and Living) was born about 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Walter Atlee" Jack" Lowe, Sr., 91, of 947 Slabtown Road, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday November 21, 2018, at the Lakebridge Health Care Center of Johnson City, TN.

Jack was born on August 27, 1927, in Carter County, TN to the late Henry Edgar Lowe, Sr. and Florence Jordan Lowe. Jack was also predeceased in death by his wife Sommai Lowe and stepfather Lionel L.D. Lowe as well as his brother Henry E. Lowe, Jr.

Mr. Lowe was a true Southern gentleman who loved his country. He served 27 years combined in the TN Guard, US Navy, and US Air Force. He entered the Navy at the ripe age of 17, serving as a radar man during WWII and participated in the A-bomb testing at Bikini Atoll. He became a Shellback and member of the Order of the Neptune after crossing the equator on a ship. He continued his service during the Vietnam War as a Master Sargant in the US Air Force, earning a Bronze Star and serving in the National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP) under the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He loved gardening and collecting Oscar winning movies as well as supporting his football teams, the Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Volunteers. Jack was a Graduate of Johnson County High School.

Those left to cherish his memory are his two daughters; Cat-Thee Dingus and husband Chris, Kingsport, TN and Deborah Sword and husband Ronnie, Oviedo, FL; a son, Walter 'Dub' Lowe and wife Louise, Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Catelin Dingus, Katherine Sword, and Ron Sword; his former spouse and friend Mary Lou Hajducsek.

The family of Jack Lowe would like to thank Dr. David Jones, the VA Hospital at Mountain Home, Lakebridge Health Care Center, and Visiting Angels, especially Sara Reece.

Funeral Services for Walter Atlee 'Jack' Lowe Sr. will be conducted at 6pm Sunday, November 25, 2018, at the Charles B. Hux Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home with Chaplin Dwight McPherson to officiate. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 6pm prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service with Military Honors Accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held at 11am Monday, November 26, 2018, in the Lowe Cemetery on Slabtown Road.

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ELIZABETHTON - Floyd D. (Todd) Lowe, 82, Elizabethton went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his residence.

A native of Carter County he was a son of the late John & Mary Peters Lowe. Floyd was a 1954 graduate of Unaka High School. He served in the United States Air Force for three and one-half years. He retired from Raytheon Corporation in 1993 after 36 years of service. He was a member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church sense 1964, served on the Deacon Board and was Choir Director. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Ralph, Bill and Harold Lowe and one sister: Beatrice Lockner.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years: Mary Ann Mercer Lowe. A daughter and son-in-law: Vivian Ruth & Daniel Wood, Piney Flats. One sister: Florence Belt, Welcome, North Carolina. One brother: Lloyd Lowe and wife Sue of Elizabethton. His special Honorary grandchildren: Cooper and Taylor Shanks and Sydney Markland. Several nieces & nephews. His Brother-In-Law: Robert Mercer & wife Liz, Mercer, Texas and sister-in-law: JoAnn & husband Phil McQueen.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday,, June 17, 2019 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Roger Hayley officiating. Interment will follow. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 2:20 Monday will be: Mike Belt, Steve Lowe, Dale Colbaugh, Waymon Carrier, Tommy Verran, Boo Bishop, Phil McQueen and Doug Hardin. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Gale Colbaugh, Craig Lowe, Vaughn Taylor, Randal Lewis, James Carroll and Henry Grindstaff. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

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Lloyd Philip Lowe, 83, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Hillview Health Center following an extended illness. He was born on June 23, 1939 to the late John and Mary Peters Lowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers, sisters and nephews. Mr. Lowe was a 1957 graduate of Unaka High School. He attended Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church his entire life. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Lloyd retired from Holston Ordinance & Eastman Chemical Company after 30 years of service. After his retirement, he worked as a courier for 10 years at Citizens Bank. Prior to his illness, Mr. Lowe enjoyed walking the trail at Sycamore Shoals and in later years watching sports on TV with his beloved grandson. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Sue Lowe; a daughter, Mary Lowe Harrell; a special grandson, Noah Evan Harrell; and a special great-niece, Jennifer Morrell. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, a sister-in-law, cousins and friends. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Kenny Lethcoe officiating.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On Wednesday morning, December 22nd, 2021 sitting in his favorite spot in the sun Benny closed his eyes and woke up in Heaven. The ultimate TN Vols fan will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Preceded in death by father, Daniel R Lowe; mother, Stella S. Lowe; brother, Lonnie E Lowe; infant brother, Stanley Wayne Lowe.
Left to cherish his memory, wife, Lora Campbell Lowe; Pastor, mentor & dearest friends, Rev. Paul Crowe & wife Helen of Johnson City; stepson Joe Booher of Elizabethton; stepson Jamey Booher (Jessie) of Fall Branch; brother George Lowe (Judy) of Johnson City; other brother Lewis “Hack” Hackler (Rande) of Tazewell, VA; dear mother-in-law & friend, Peggy Campbell Buck (Butch); two precious nieces, Kelly Conley (Mike) of Knoxville, TN; Shannon Largent (Rick) of Elizabethon; very special daughter-in-love Leanna Booher of Johnson City; the absolute joys of Benny's life, his precious granddaughters Claire Olivia Booher (Poppy's Punkin) and Hope Elenor Booher (Poppy's Peanut/Snickerdoodle). Dearest Sister-in-Law, Sonja, and Brother-in-Law, Allen Ellis, Special aunt, Maggie Salts of Port Orange FL; and several loving cousins.
Special friends, Becky Lawrence; Perry & Kay Hodge; Buford, Judy, Josh & Adam (Amanda) Quillin; Richard & Lynn Broyles; Peggy & Mike Dickenson, Janice and Kennie McKinney and Dean Boggs.
Honorary pallbearers: Rick Largent, Hack Hackler, Perry Hodge, Allen Ellis, Alan Carden, Dan Elliot, Nick Elliot, Robby Crowe, Steve Lyle, Mike Dickenson, Tim Fair, Josh Quillin, Adam Quillin, Jim Lowe, Richard Largent, Josh Largent, Roy Miller, Butch Buck, Mitch Brown.
It was Benny's wishes to be cremated.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Kenneth F. Taylor, 71, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Taylor, a son of the late Elwood R. and Gladys Winters Taylor, was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Taylor, who lost his life fighting in the Vietnam War, and a sister, Charlotte Morton.

Mr. Taylor was a 1963 graduate of Elizabethton High School and a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving two tours in Vietnam, receiving two Bronze Stars, the National Service Defense Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Ribbon with two Silver Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. He also served three years with the Tennessee National Guard. He worked at Ed Morse Saturn-Cadillac in Tampa, FL, from 1997-2007, then at Bill Gatton Mountain Empire Saturn where he worked in sales until General Motors discontinued the Saturn Brand and he retired. He attended Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church and was also a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens Center. He also really loved his pets, Sam and Patches, enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and football.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of thirty-three years, Barbara A. Pierce Taylor, of the home; a brother, Conway (Doug) Taylor, Johnson City; four sisters, Vickie Barry and her husband, Wayne, Mountain City; Diane Rasnick, and her husband, W.C., Elizabethton; Frances Sluder and her husband, Fred, Elizabethton; Jenny Rosenbaum, Ringold, GA; and his special friends, Kent and Lisa Gunderson, Nashville, TN. Several nieces and nephews, including a special great-niece, Makenzie Miller, also survive.

A graveside service for Mr. Taylor will be conducted at 10:00 AM, on Friday, March 24, 2017, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Mark Potter and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Williams, Terry Barnett, Joe Caruso and John Barker. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend may join the family at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Friends may also call at the home at anytime.

The family would like to express a heartfelt and sincere thank you to the doctors and nurses at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, and especially Dr. Tammy Taylor, for the care and compassion given to Mr. Taylor and the family, and to the members of the Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church.

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Vickie Lynn Barry, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2021. Vickie was born on January 2, 1951 to the late Elwood Taylor and Gladys Winters Taylor. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford Taylor, Kenneth "Shorty" Taylor and Doug "Conway" Taylor, as well as her sisters Jenny Rosenbaum and Charlotte Morton.
Vickie was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed traveling, camping, arranging flowers, and loved her dog, “Little Bit”. She loved spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. She was an active member of First Freewill Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 51 years, Wayne Barry; daughter, Angela Davis and husband Brad; sisters, Diane Rasnick and husband WC, Francis Sluder; grandchildren, Conner and Collin Davis; several nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in law.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastors Dan Foster and Greg Poe officiating. The burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Norman Craig Pleasant announces his passing on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his residence at the age of 62. Norman was born in Johnson County, Tennessee, on May 3, 1959. He was the son of the late Estel Pleasant and Loveta Shipley Pleasant. He was also proceeded in death by two brothers, Doug and Wendell Pleasant.
Norman was a carpenter, loved lawn work, being in the outdoors, and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters; Priscilla Lowe (Matthew), Brittany Evans (Gary), three sisters; Mildred Eastridge (Joe), Sharon Merryman (Doug), and Jackie Thomas (Larry), a brother; Anthony Pleasant (Kathy), seven grandchildren; Brayden, Bryson, and Piper Lowe, Paislee, Violet, CoraLeigh, and Millie Evans, close friends; Angie Johnson and Cheryl Ann Lindsey, his one true love and the mother of his children; Tammy Cress Arnold. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
A graveside service for Norman will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Phillippi Cemetery with his Brother Anthony Pleasant to officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home and then go in procession for the graveside service.
His pallbearers will be; Matthew Lowe, Gary Evans, Joe Eastridge, Doug Merryman, Larry Thomas, Joey Eastridge, Paul Johnson, and Steven Puddy Pardue.