Nancy J. (Birchfield)

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

Charlie married Dora E. Hayes on 22 Dec 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dora (daughter of George M. Hayes and Margaret Luthena Heaton) was born on 7 Nov 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Feb 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married B. Irick on 22 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. B. (son of George W. Irick and Mary A. Stout) was born on 17 Jul 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Bertha Irick on 25 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of George W. Irick and Mary A. Stout) was born on 25 Dec 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 May 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leathia married John Jackson Cable on 16 Jun 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of William Millard Cable and Sarah Ellen Davis) was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dallas married Anna Mae Hicks about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna was born on 20 Feb 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Miss Delmer O. Irick, 94, formerly of Ruby Avenue, Elizabethton, died
Sunday, July 18, 2004 in the Life Care Center of Elizabethton following
an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late B. and Emma
Birchfield Irick.

Miss Irick was a member of Centerview Church of Christ and was the last
living charter member of "C" Street Church of Christ.
She retired from Bemberg Corporation after 28 years of service working
in the cafeteria.

Miss Irick is preceded in death by one sister, Bernice Williams and four
brothers, Dallas Irick, Clark Irick, Tom Irick and Edward "Sport" Irick.
Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Amy and Darnel Baird,
Elizabethton; Gussie and Bill Frazier, Florence, Ala.; several nieces and
nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2004 in
the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. David Irick, nephew,
officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Centerview Church
of Christ Singers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
prior to the funeral service in the chapel. The graveside service and
burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Happy
Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and
friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Centerview Church of Christ,
Doctors and Nursing Staff of Lifecare Center of Elizabethton. Everyone will
meet at the funeral home chapel at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession
to the cemetery. Friends may call at the home of a sister, Amy Baird, 603
Barker St., Elizabethton, at any time.

Thomas married Etta J. Oakes on 14 May 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Etta (daughter of Julius Oakes and Tisha Holtsclaw) was born on 28 Dec 1910 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Nov 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bernice married Herman Isaac Williams about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Herman (son of Armstread Vaught "A. V." Williams and Sarah Elizabeth Elliott) was born on 26 Aug 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edwatd married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amy married Darnell McKinley Baird about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Darnell (son of William Roby Baird and Nora Della McCloud) was born on 28 Feb 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Dec 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gussie Irick Frazier, 74, Randolph Street, Florence, Ala., passed away
at her home on Dec. 28, 2004, following a lengthy illness with cancer. She
was the daughter of the late B and Emma Birchfield Irick. She was a graduate
of Hampton High School and attended East Tennessee State University. She
received her R.N. degree in nursing at the Appalachian School of Nursing in
1952. After her marriage to A.W. "Bill" Frazier, they moved to Florence, Ala.,
where she worked as a R.N. at the Coffee Memorial Hospital before starting her
family. She was a member of the Sherrod Avenue, Church of Christ. She was
preceded in death by four brothers, Dallas, Thomas, Clark and Eddie Irick, and
two sisters Bernice Williams and Delmer Irick.

She is survived by her husband, A.W. "Bill" Frazier, of the home, two sons and
one daughter-in-law, Gordon and Sue Frazier, Oxford, Ala. and Tony Frazier,
Tuscumbia, Ala.; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mark Guimond, Evans,
Ga.; three grandchildren, Rachel Jones, Wesley Frazier, and Lucas Roger
Guimond; two step- grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, Mary Catherine and
Emma Grace Jones; one sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Darnel Baird,
Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 at Elkins
Funeral Home, Florence, Ala., with Minister Kenny Barfield officiating. The
family received friends in the funeral home chapel on Friday, from 6-8 p.m.
prior to the service hour, or friends may also call at the residence, 2219
Randolph Street, Florence, Ala. any time. The graveside service was conducted
at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence,
Ala.

Allen married Della Mae Strickland about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Della was born on 22 Feb 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorna married Coy Hayes Heaton about 1940. Coy was born about 1818. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christine Mary Birchfield Church, age 83, formerly of 144 Gordon Church Road, Elizabethton, died Sunday, May 23, 2004 in Erwin Health Care Center, Erwin, TN following an extended illness. She was born in Carter County, TN and was a daughter of the late Grant and Bertha Irick Birchfield. She was a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gordie Russel Church and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sons, Chrisford Church and Don Church, both of Elizabethton, two daughters, Patye Heaton of Elizabethton, Teresa West of Raleigh, NC, one sister, Lorna Heaton of Erwin, TN, one brother, Roy Birchfield of Elizabethton, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Christine Mary Birchfield Church will be conducted Tuesday, May 25, at 8:00 p.m. in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Mr. H. Clay Bailey, Minister, officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 25, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. prior to the service. The graveside service and interment will be Wednesday, May 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Everyone will meet at the funeral home chapel at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Clyde Dugger, R. E. Campbell, and Larry Finney.

Christine married Gordie Russell Church about 1946. Gordie (son of Wiley Charlton Church and Ellen Catharine Bunton) was born on 5 DC 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Sep 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christine Mary Birchfield Church, 83, formerly of Gordon Church
Rd., Elizabethton, died Sunday, May 23, 2004 in Erwin Health Care
Center, Erwin, following an extended illness.

She was born in Carter County and was a daughter of the late Grant and
Bertha Irick Birchfield.

She was a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband
Gordie Russel Church and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Chrisford Church and Don Church, both of
Elizabethton; two daughters, Patye Heaton of Elizabethton, Teresa West
of Raleigh, N.C.; one sister, Lorna Heaton of Erwin; one brother, Roy
Birchfield of Elizabethton; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Christine Mary Birchfield Church will be conducted
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 8 p.m. in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of
Peace with Mr. H. Clay Bailey, minister, officiating. The family will
receive friends Tuesday, May 25, 2004 from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service.
The graveside service and burial will be held Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at
10 a.m. in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Everyone will meet at the funeral
home chapel at 9 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active
pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers
are Clyde Dugger, R. E. Campbell, and Larry Finney.

Notes:

Kenneth H. Cable, 76, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, March 24, 2013, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. Cable was a follower and lover of Jesus. He was a member of Piney Flats Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his wife, Annice Cable; two brothers: Junior and Bill Cable; two sisters: Shirley Heaton and Iva Lee Briggs.

His is survived by his sister: Mitzy Tony; Two Daughters: Judy Stanton, Lorraine Tipton and her husband, Steve Tipton; His Son: Donald Cable; Two very special Grandchildren: Kenny Cable and Lacy Tipton.

The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to Elizabeth Jones and his friends at Piney Flats Church for their kindness.

Graveside Services and viewing will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013. Kenneth requested words from Larry Barr and Steve Waycaster and also requested songs from members of the church.

Notes:

Mrs. Helen "Mitzi" Toney, age 62, 134 Pinnacle Drive, Elizabethton, TN, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, October 25, 2013. A native of Washington County, TN, she was the daughter of the late John Jackson and Lethia Birchfield Cable.
She received a diploma from the TN College of Applied Technology as an Administrative Assistant. Mrs. Toney was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and she was a member of the National Guard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Christine Cable, Shirley Heaton and Ivalee Briggs; and three brothers, Bill Cable, Junior Cable and Kenneth Cable. Survivors include her husband, James Toney, of the home; a daughter, Elizabeth Toney Jones and husband, Michael Todd Jones, Jonesborough, TN; and three grandchildren, Ariella Jones, Aaron Jones and Mary Beth Jones, all of Jonesborough, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service for Mrs. Helen "Mitzi" Toney will be conducted at 8:00 PM Monday, October 28, 2013, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton with Pastor Kevin Holley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2013, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Todd Jones, Elizabeth Jones, James Toney, Mike Briggs, Mike Whitehead and Bill Barnett. Everyone will meet at Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton at 10:15 AM on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Notes:

Buried:
Jady Arnold Birchfield, 63, 344 Sims Hill Road, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, January 5, 1999, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Birchfield was a native of Carter County and the son of the late George Thomas and Polly Jane Presnell Birchfield. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Sue; three brothers, Jessie, Walter and Henry Birchfield; and two sisters, Mary Lou Birchfield and Eula Birchfield Garland. Mr. Birchfield was a member of Long Hollow Mission Church and was a retired roofer. Survivors include his wife, Hattie Birchfield, of the home; four sons, Thomas Birchfield, Elizabethton, Cecil Tolley, Elizabethton, and Christopher and Jadie Birchfield, both of the home; three daughters, Teresa Birchfield, Elizabethton, and Angelia and Rita Birchfield, both of the home; four sisters, Irene Odom, Bobbie Anderson, Betty Waters and Regina Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton; and a brother, David Birchfield, Elizabethton. Nine grandchildren and a special friend, Wanda Birchfield, Elizabethton, also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
BIRCHFIELD -- Funeral services for Jady Arnold Birchfield, 63, 344 Sims Hill Road, Elizabethton, who died Tuesday, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Long Hollow Mission Church with Rev. Russell Potter officiating. Music will be under the direction of Martha Ward and Tony Vines. Interment will follow in the Stout Cemetery at Walnut Mountain. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Mr. Birchfield will be taken to Long Hollow Mission Church at 4 p.m. Friday where the family will receive friends any time Friday evening and Saturday morning prior to the service.

Jesse married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Betty Lou “Mousie” Waters, age 71, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with her Savior, her husband and her son on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. Betty was born in Elizabethton to the late George Thomas Birchfield and Polly Jane Presnell Birchfield. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, whom she had missed dearly, Howard Waters; and her beloved son, Howard Waters, Jr.

Betty was a feisty lady who loved her family and her Lord fiercely. She never backed down from hard work and never failed to give you a smile when she saw you. Betty loved to craft and was a wonderful homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be dearly missed by many!

Those left to cherish Betty’s many wonderful memories include her children, Lisa Price and husband Daniel, Ben Waters and wife Elizabeth and Rebecca Williams; her sister and brothers: Regina Grindstaff, Tommy Coffee and Jimmy Anderson; her grandchildren: Michael and Tiffany Price, Samantha and William Pratt, Benjamin and Pennie Waters, Gracie and John Kline, Domnick Bethel, Bryant O’Bannon, Candance Waters, Elijah Waters, Troy and Candace Williams and Shelby Williams; her great children: Nathaniel Price, Christopher Price, A.J. Price and Nic Price, Kamren Waters, Summer Waters, Ashton Waters, Brinley Waters, Zaiden Waters, Sarah Waters, Sierra Waters and Jaxton Kline; several nieces, nephews and a special family friend, Raymond Williams, also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Betty Lou “Mousie” Waters will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 23, 2021, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Frank Osborne officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Marty Meadows. 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 11:00 AM on Friday, September 24, 2021, in the Stout Cemetery on Buck Mountain. Active pallbearers will be Troy Williams, Michael Price, Elijah Waters, Benjamin Waters, Domnick Bethel and John Kline.

Lloyd married Martha Pritchard about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Jeremiah Pritchard and Tinia Norris) was born about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Norris Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Willa Mae Morrison, 74, Ledford Street, Elizabethton, died Tuesday,
November 23, 2004, at her residence.

Mrs. Morrison was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late
Dallas and Annie Hicks Irick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by her husband, Leroy Morrison, March 23, 2002, a daughter, Debra
Blackburn, a sister, Dorothy Dugger, and two brothers, Haley Irick and Glasco
Irick.

Mrs. Morrison was a graduate of Hampton High School. She was a retired
employee of Magnavox and worked at Kennametal, Johnson City, for several
years.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Ken Dugger,
Cindy anDwight Treadway and Jamie and B.J. Payne, all of Elizabethton; four
sisters and brothers-in-law, Lena and Jim Andrews, Pauline and Clay Swift
and Norma and Jack Campbell, all of Elizabethton, and Maxine and Harmon
Hardin, Gastonia, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Nathaniel, Jasmine and Zack
Treadway, Kristina and Ashley Blackburn, Aaron and Adrian Dugger and Amanda
Collins; three sisters-in-law, Shirley Irick and Martha Irick, both of
Elizabethton, and Delores Shuler, Indianapolis, Ind. Several nieces and
nephews also survive.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, November 26, at
Happy Valley Memorial Park with David Irick, minister, officiating. Music
will be provided by the Centerview Singers. Active pallbearers, who are
requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Friday, will be
Nathaniel Treadway, Aaron Dugger, Zack Treadway, Darrell Irick, Adrian
Dugger, Michael Andrews and Jimmy Blackburn. Honorary pallbearers will be
the family friends. The family would like to express a special "Thank You"
to Gwen Taylor, Dr. Jeff Farrow, Dr. James Shipley, Dr. Sheryl Pack, The
Adventa Hospice and American Home Patient and the Staff of Sycamore Shoals
Hospital. Friends may call at the funeral home or residence. Family and
friends will assemble at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Friday to go to
the cemetery.

Willa married Leroy Morrison about 1950. Leroy was born about 1930; died on 23 Mar 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Anna Hicks Irick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Glasco, Haley and an infant brother, Charles; and sisters, Willa Mae Morrison and Dorothy Dugger.

Mrs. Swift was a former accountant for Paty Lumber Company.

She was a member of Centerview Church of Christ.

The celebration of life was conducted at 8:00 PM on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

The graveside service was conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2013 in New Victory Methodist Cemetery.

Pauline married Earl Clay Swift about 1970. Earl (son of William Butler Swift and Ada Elizabeth Warren) was born on 14 Mar 1939 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 14 Apr 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorothy L. Dugger, age 65, 168 Bunton Town Rd., died Friday, July 23, 2004 at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Dallas C. and Anna Mae Hicks Irick.

Mrs. Dugger was a homemaker and a member of Stout Hill Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dugger was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd M. Dugger in 1999 and three brothers, Glasco, Haley and Charles Irick.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Ricky Guy, Elk Park, NC, Lori Ann and Kenneth Lowe, Mountain City, four grandchildren, Becki Hunter and her husband Ryan, North Wilkesboro, NC, Jonathan Guy, Elk Park, NC, Matthew Hicks and Adam Lowe, both of Mountain City, five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Willa Mae Morrison, Pauline and Clay Swift, Lena and Jim Andrews, all of Elizabethton, Norma and Jack Campbell, Butler, Maxine and Harmon Harden, Dallas, NC, five sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Martha Irick and Shirley Irick, both of Elizabethton, Louella and Alvin Jones, Adamsville, TN, Peggy Brown, Kingsport, Betty Jo Montgomery, Hampton, two special brothers-in-law and their spouses, Clyde and Ruth Dugger, Elizabethton, Homer and Phyllis Dugger, Johnson City, and three aunts, Amy Baird, Elizabethton, Gussie Frazier, Florence, AL and Edith Oliver, Ohio.

A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2004 in the Whitehead Cemetery, Butler.

Dorothy married Lloyd M. Dugger about 1958 in , , Tennessee, . Lloyd (son of Arthur R. Dugger and Catharine Blanche Finney) was born on 3 Feb 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 May 1999 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, our precious mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Norma Jean (Irick) Campbell, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband and daughter at the age of 81. Born in Carter County, Tenn., on September 5, 1941, Norma was a daughter of the late Dallas Carroll Irick and Anna Mae “Annie” (Hicks) Irick. Norma was the wife of the late Jack Campbell. Also preceding her in death is her youngest daughter, Carol Ann (Campbell) Guinn; her brothers, Glasco Irick, Haley Irick and Charles Irick; and five sisters, Willa May Morrison, Dorothy Dugger, Pauline Swift, Lena Andrews and Maxine Hardin.
A wonderful and loving Christian lady, Norma was a precious matriarch of her family. She was a true example of a loving and devoted wife and mother to her husband and children. Norma worked tirelessly tending to her home inside and outside and had beautiful rhododendrons in her yard, but moreover she had love in her home. Norma lived in the Buntontown Community of Butler, where she raised her children, until her health declined and she moved to Hudson, N.C., with her oldest daughter. Norma was a staple in her community and will be dearly missed.
Norma retired from Chetola Resort and was a devoted member of Centerview Church of Christ. She loved reading her Bible and going to church both to hear the message of God and to fellowship with her church family and friends. A lover of bluegrass music, Norma enjoyed going to various bluegrass festivals with her family, but most of all Norma enjoyed her family time with her great-grandchildren and watching them play sports. In her spare time she liked doing crossword puzzles.
Those left to continue and cherish Norma’s wonderful memories include her daughter and loving caretaker, Lisa Diane (Campbell) Potter and husband Gary of Hudson, N.C.; her grandchildren, whom she was very proud of, Jason Potter, Joshua Potter and Jonathan Guinn; five great-grandchildren, who brought so much joy to her, Jackson Potter, Jase Potter, Macy Potter, Jake Potter and Jep Potter; and several nieces and nephews, along with many friends, church family and past and present neighbors.
A service to remember and celebrate Norma’s life will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 6, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Mr. David Irick, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service.
Norma’s graveside service will follow in the Whitehead Cemetery (Cable Hollow Road) in Butler. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Norma’s special nephews and many other beloved family and friends.

Norma married Jack C. Campbell about 1959. Jack (son of John Frank Campbell and Rosa Caroline Ward) was born on 5 Nov 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jun 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vesta J. Bowman, 79, Mountain City, formerly of Elk Mills Community, Butler, passed away Monday August 20, 2012, at the residence of a daughter.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas M. & Etta Oakes Irick. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Elk Mills Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Thomas "Toe" Bowman, who died January 20, 2007; and a brother, Jack Irick.

Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law: Robin & Bill Swinson, Mountain City; A son & daughter-in-law: Gary L. & Lisa Bowman, Butler; Four Grandchildren: Tommy Bowman, Catherine Bowman, Nikki Whaley and Christopher Whaley; Two Great Grandchildren: Jamie Whaley and Venice Whaley; Two Brothers: B. Irick, Butler, and Ted Irick, Roan Mountain; Two Sisters: Norma Dugger, Elizabethton, and Lois Morrell, Piney Flats; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Andy Lunsford and Mr. Terry Dugger, Ministers, officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012, in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Music will be provided by Terry Dugger. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Vesta married Lloyd Thomas Bowman about 1954. Lloyd was born on 1 Sep 1933; died on 20 Jan 2007; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Merle Millicent Church about 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Merle (daughter of Norman Ray Church and Louise A. Miller) was born on 19 May 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norma Ruth Irick Dugger, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 28, 2019, from Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Etta Oakes Irick.
Norma was a graduate of Hampton High School and attended East Tennessee State College. She was employed at North American Rayon Corporation and the Magnavox Corporation prior to her retirement.
Norma was a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church where she was a member of the church choir. She loved quilting, sewing and knitting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steve Dugger, November 2018; two brothers, Jack and B. Irick; and a sister, Vesta Bowman.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Clyde Dugger; her children, Glenn Dugger and wife Greta, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Sherry Ayers and husband Steve, Johnson City; her daughter-in-law, Ginger Dugger; her brother, Ted Irick, Roan Mountain; her sister, Lois Morrell, Piney Flats; seven grandchildren, Nathan Dugger, Bethany Wachterman, Emily Dugger, Ian Dugger, Makia Tenner, Austin Ayers and Eli Ayers; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Norma Ruth Irick Dugger will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Siebenaler, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by the Valley Forge Christian Church Choir and Frieda Winters, harpist. The graveside service and interment will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, in the Whitehead Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Norma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

BUTLER - Lynda Sue Birchfield Crow, 69, Butler passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 3, 2019 at her residence.

Born May 22, 1949 in Butler to the late Allen Stacy & Della Strickland Birchfield. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School where she played drums in the band. Sue was a former employee of Stateline Market for 17 ½ years. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years: Fred Kennon Crow. Two Children: Melissa Jollie & husband David, Aiken, South Carolina and Mark Crowe & wife Charmaine, Butler. Four Grandchildren: Benjamin, Rebekah and Joseph Jollie and Marcus Crowe. Her Siblings: Ivalee Stevens & husband Larry and Carolyn Bise & husband Charlie, all of Elizabethton, Jim Birchfield, Watauga and Raymond Birchfield & wife Dossie, Butler. Several nieces & nephews.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery, Roan Mountain with the Rev. Harvey White officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Thursday will be: Cody Stout, Collin Bise, George Robinson, Michael Kyte, Jim Birchfield and Dallas Hopkins. Honorary Pallbearers will be: friends, neighbors and previous customers of Stateline Market.

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Don Steve Church, 72, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 in the Hillview Health Center. He was a son of Gordie and Christine Birchfield Church

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a sister, Patricia “Patye” Church Heaton in May, 2021.

Don was generous with wit and humor, spinning tales often shading the truth for the sake of sharing a good story. His laughter was always loud and hearty. He was kind and enjoyed his own company apart from the time spent with a very few dear friends and family. He was single and had no children. His dearest friends were his brother Chris Church and cousin Ronnie Heaton and friend Joey Jackson (deceased). He was a man who had talents he rarely made known in his later years such as his creativity in drawing, singing, and playing guitar. He was a shark at billiards. He was a carpenter, a trained welder and worked all over America as a millwright. Don was a shade tree mechanic who preferred older used vehicles to new ones. He enjoyed watching westerns and comedies. He took pride in the house and property he had owned on Sims Hill Road which had belonged to his beloved aunt and uncle, Lorna and Coy Heaton, and where he spent a great deal of his childhood. He lived a life of simplicity and loved it, though it was difficult at times. He suffered a stroke in July, 2021 that left him unable to speak but through hard work he regain his ability to walk and even lived on his own a short time. He fought valiantly. His strongest desire was to go home and now he is.

He leaves his brother, Chris Church, Elizabethton; a sister, Teresa Church West; brother in law, Greg Heaton, Elizabethton; special cousins, Ronnie Heaton (Lisa), Elizabethton, Wanda Heaton McCoury (Lee), Roan Mountain, and Randy Heaton (Gail), Missoula, MT.; nieces Jaime Heaton Norris, Janalan Heaton Setlock (Duane), Megan Heaton, and Kristen Heaton Johnson (Chris), all of Elizabethton; nephews Stephen Heaton and Gregory “Seth” Heaton, both of Elizabethton; and several grandnieces, grandnephews and greatgrands; two friends, Tony Greene and Don Powers, both of Elizabethton.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022 in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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ELIZABETHTON - Patye Church Heaton, age 64, of Elizabethton, Tennessee was called home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from the Johnson City Medical Center. Patye was born in Carter County to the late Gordie and Christine Birchfield Church.

Patye had a long career in nursing, first working in Sycamore Shoals Birthing Center for 10 years, then Johnson City OBGYN, Medial Care of Elizabethton and retired from the Carter County Health Department. She was a lifelong member of Valley Forge Christian Church. Patye enjoyed reading, family time, beach trips and woodworking.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 36 years, Greg Heaton, of the home; six children: Jaime Norris, Stephen Heaton (Christina), Jan Setlock (Duane), Kristen Heaton (Chris Johnson), Gregory Sethpatrick Heaton, all of Elizabethton and Megan Heaton, of Jonesborough; fourteen grandchildren: Noah Norris, Joel Doebbler, Toby Heaton, Julie West, Becky Heaton, Madison Setlock, Bella Setlock, Olivia Setlock, Grant Setlock, Rilye Johnson, Charlotte Johnson, Emma Johnson, Perseus York and Titus York; one great grandhchild, Liam West; one sister, Teresa West, of Elizabethton; and two brothers, Chris Church and Don Church, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Patye Church Heaton will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery, Roan Mountain. The family will provide the eulogy.

Patricia married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Larry "Rabbit" Irick, 61, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at his residence, following an extended illness. Larry was born in Carter County, a son of Martha Pritchard Irick, of Elizabethton, and the late Lloyd Glasco Irick. "Rabbit" had worked as a forklift operator for the Robinette Company and was a life-time member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Vicki Reed Irick, of the home; one daughter, Janice Irick Campbell and fiancé, Shawn, of Mountain City; one step-son, Adam Pierson, of Elizabethton; three grandsons, Gunnar Honeycutt, of the home, and Jake and Kota Pierson, both of Elizabethton; one granddaughter, Katelynn Lingerfelt, of Elizabethton; three brothers, Gene Irick and wife Liz, of California, and Melvin Irick and wife Deanna and Jerry Irick and wife Commanda, both of Elizabethton; and one sister, Linda Stillwell and husband Mike, of Jonesborough. Several nieces and nephews, as well as his special friends, Terry and Valerie Vines, Dain and Vickie Neely, John and June Rash, Cloudy and Joann Guinn, Donald and Claudia Holloway, Jeff Guinn, Beverly Guinn, Michael and Katie Reed, Judy Oliver, members of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge, Tom and Debbie Fair, and Roger Combs, also survive. The family will hold a time of remembrance on Friday, August 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Elizabethton Elks Lodge. Everyone is welcome. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the doctors and nurses of the Johnson City Medical Center and the nurses of Mountain States Health Alliance for the love and care shown to Larry and his family during his illness. Also, a special thank you to Reverend Mike Stout, who provided words of comfort and prayer to the family. - See more at: http://www.elizabethton.com/2015/08/06/larry-rabbit-irick/#sthash.RQLpST8Y.dpuf

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Thomas Irick, age 40, of 127 Dan Cole Road, Elizabethton, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on 19-E Roan Mountain. He was a native of Eugene, Oregon, but has lived in Elizabethton since 1969. Mr. Irick was the son of Merle Church Irick, Elizabethton, and the late Jack Irick. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Irick was a Brick and Stone Mason. Survivors in addition to his mother include: his wife, Nadine Fitch Irick, of the home; son, Josh Irick, Elizabethton; step-son, Jason Hobbs, Elizabethton; step- daughter, Jennifer Hobbs, Johnson City; four grandchildren; 2 Brothers, Jeff Irick, Knoxville, TN and Larry Irick, Virginia; Sister, Lynn Shryock, Elizabethton; Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 423/542-2232 Visit our website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com The Memorial service for Thomas Irick, , of 127 Dan Cole Road, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, May 3, 2003 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on 19-E, Roan Mountain, will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, with Rev. Dennis Church and Rev. Gary Bowman officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON - Steve Dugger, age 60, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord from Duke University on Monday, November 26, 2018, following a courageous battle.


Steve was born in Elizabethton to Walter Clyde Dugger and Norma Ruth Irick Dugger, of Elizabethton.

Steve was a loving husband and father and was a very active member of Valley Forge United Methodist Church. He retired from the Carter County Highway Department, where he had worked on the paving crew. Steve enjoyed participating in Revolutionary War Re-Enactments with the re-enactment group, Company of Over Mountain Men.

Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his parents, include his wife, Ginger Sparger Dugger, of the home; his son, Nathan Dugger, of Elizabethton; his daughter, Bethany Wachterman and husband Jason, of Waynesville, NC; one brother, Glenn Dugger and wife Greta, of Port Orange, FL; one sister, Sherry Ayers and husband Steve, of Johnson City; his niece, Emily Dugger; and four nephews, Ian Dugger, Austin Ayers, Eli Ayers and Kevin Sparger.

A service to celebrate the life of Steve Dugger will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, November 30, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Brent Nidiffer, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.