James L. Peters

James married Susan Ann Wilson on 11 Apr 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born on 12 Mar 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 May 1933 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dora Belle Fletcher. Dora (daughter of Andrew J. Fletcher and Mary L. "Mollie" Nave) was born on 6 Jan 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 1996 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allie married William Minton Davis on 3 Oct 1908. William was born on 30 May 1884 in , Washington, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Apr 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charley married Alice Ida Martin about 1921. Alice was born on 24 Apr 1903 in , , Kentucky, ; died on 17 Mar 1992 in , Washington, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Paul Rich on 14 Jun 1924 in , Raleigh County, West Virginia, . Paul was born on 25 Aug 1886 in , , , Italy; died on 14 Mar 1939 in , , West Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ruth Estep on 21 Mar 1932 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Ruth was born about 1900 in , Washington, Tennessee, ; died about 2008. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary Lee Skaggs on 21 May 1935 in , Raleigh County, West Virginia, . Mary was born on 21 Apr 1919 in , Summers County, West Virginia, ; died on 4 Mar 2013 in , Tarrant County, Texas, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bynum married Lena Evaline Bowers on 5 Jun 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lena (daughter of Caleb Emmert Bowers and Rowena Bell Rever Brown) was born about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2020 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It is with great grief that we mourn the departure of a precious, very much-loved Daddy, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Brother in love, and Friend, Russell Peters, who, at 85, finished his earthly journey and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. We are devastated by his loss, but we remain with the spiritual values he instilled in us and will forever cherish every day that we had as his beloved family, forever grateful to God for this precious gift. He was the son of the late Clarence M. and Dora Fletcher Peters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and their spouses: Jack and Helen Fletcher, Bynum and Lena Peters, and Willard and Joan Peters. Russell was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and had done various church work over the years. He was a veteran, having served in the National Guard and Army Reserve. Most of his work years were with East Tennessee Chair Company as a band saw operator, who took pride and care in his part of producing beautiful pieces for various chairs. He also worked at NAR and then retired from Blue Ridge Fabricators. He was still an avid go-getter and worked hard, putting his family first with his remaining abilities up to the two weeks preceding his departure. He was at one time an avid gardener, fisherman, hunter-gatherer, wood artist, and enjoyed the mountains and beauty of God’s creation. Those left to cherish his memories and legacy are his beloved, devoted wife of 55 years, Bonnie Peters and cherished daughter, Jill Peters, along with her significant other Tom Davis, two beloved brothers, Norman Peters, Roscoe and Lynetta Peters, two beloved sisters Joyce Grindstaff and Jeanette Bowers, two Brothers and three sisters in love, Charlie(Tom) and Linda Williams, Marvin Williams, Cora Beaumont, and Brenda Riddle, along with treasured nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends, as well as many spiritual brothers and sisters. An open visitation for Russell will be held Monday, May 22, 2023, between the hours of 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The graveside service and committal will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in the Wilson Cemetery with Dr. Kenneth Jordan officiating. Pallbearers are Eric Grindstaff, Capt. Christopher Bowers, Dexter Lunceford, Danny Nave, Steve Fletcher, and Steve Williams.

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Buried:
Willard Peters, 81, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 5, 2021, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on January 19, 1940 to the late Clarence Millard Peters and Dora Belle Fletcher Peters.
Willard was employed by Summers-Taylor, where he retired. He was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Willard was loved by everyone that had the joy of knowing him. He will be terribly missed by many. After he retired, Willard went back to get his GED. He also served as a volunteer firefighter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Joann F. Peters; an infant sister; his brothers, Jack Fletcher and wife Helen and Bynum Peters and wife Lena; and his brother-in-law, Landon Grindstaff.
Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Wendy Peters of Elizabethton; a step-son and step-daughter, whom he considered his own, Steve Williams and Linda Birchfield, both of Elizabethton; three granddaughters, Cindy James of Elizabethton, Whitney Vines of Kingsport and Lakisha Vines of Knoxville; two great-granddaughters, Caytlin James and Lakyn James, both of Elizabethton; his brothers, Russell Peters and wife Bonnie, Roscoe Peters and wife Lynetta and Norman Peters, all of Elizabethton; and his sisters, Joyce Grindstaff and Jeanette Bowers, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A very special thank you to Ivy Hall Nursing Home for taking such great care of Willard.
A service to celebrate the life of Willard Peters will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 9, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Eric Grindstaff, Chris Bowers, Steve Fletcher, Dexter Lunceford, Jerry Barnett and Joe Howell.

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ELIZABETHTON - James Edward “Jimmy” Peters, 79, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, February 4, 2023. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Paul P. & Mary Elizabeth Bibbs Peters. He was a graduate of Unaka High School. James served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was a concrete finisher. He loved hunting, woodworking and working in his yard. James was a member of Grace Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: James Edward Peters II and two brothers: Paul Peters, Jr. and Jack Peters.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years: Barbara Rhea Peters. One Daughter: Shonna Lea (Trevor) Harvey. Four Grandchildren: Meghan (Josh) Potter, Morgan Boling, Lola Peters and Paisley Harvey. One Brother: Larry (Brenda) Peters. Several Nieces and Nephews.

A Service to Celebrate the life of Jimmy Peters will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Travis Tyler and Pastor Tommy Maines officiating. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Shannon Peters, Aaron Peters, Nathaniel Peters, Mike Williams, Alvin Rhea and Kenny Rhea.