Lucreatia "Crecie" Peters

Lucreatia married Henry C. Colbaugh about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Henry (son of Margaret Colbaugh) was born on 20 Nov 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Dec 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Lela Peters about 1935 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Lela (daughter of James B. Peters and Kathryn "Nannie" Shoun) was born on 3 Feb 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 May 2004 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Graceland Memorial Gardens, , Greene County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Nannie Pearl Forbes on 19 May 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nannie (daughter of Elijah Franklin Forbes and Minnie Sota Hardin) was born on 1 Sep 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jul 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kelsie married Cordia B. Shankle about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cordia (daughter of Elbert Adam Shankle and Ethel Agnes Raines) was born on 24 Nov 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1980 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Howard Hardin about 1945. Howard (son of Clyde A. Hardin and Golda E. Shankle) was born on 16 Oct 1923 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 9 Apr 1990 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Lillie Belle Colbaugh Rambo, 86, Elizabethton , peacefully went home to be with the Lord, Sunday October 1, 2017 at the Hillview Health Center.

A native of Carter County, she was the last surviving child of the late Henry & Crecy Peters Colbaugh and lived her entire life in the Carter Community. Lillie Belle was a graduate of Unaka High School and was a lifetime member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years: C.W. Rambo, a daughter: Pamela Rambo Hicks, four brothers: Luther, Arthur, Kelsie and Herbert Colbaugh and a sister: Margaret Hardin. She was loved by everyone one that knew her.

Survivors include her daughter: Paula Rambo, Unicoi, her son and daughter-in-law: Perry and Debra Rambo, Elizabethton. Her son-in-law: Bill Hicks of Elizabethton. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with her nephew: Rev. Ray Colbaugh and Rev. Roger Hayley officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2017 in the Blevins Cemetery. Music will be provided by Mr. Dennis Laws. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday will be: Richard Hardin, Dale Colbaugh, Joe Johnson, Frank Arnett, Jason Andes, Patton Arnold and Mickey Rambo. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Gale Colbaugh, Clifford Peters, Kenneth Colbaugh, Larry Andes, and members of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church. The family who like to express and special thanks and appreciation to Cathy Bennett, Tracey Napier, Nadine Crews and friends and neighbors for the wonderful care they provided for our mother.

Lillie married C. W. Rambo on 11 Apr 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. C. (son of William Rambo and Martha Bell Cole) was born on 22 Mar 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 May 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Kenneth Colbaugh, 80, Elizabethton passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Arthur & Nannie Pearl Forbes Colbaugh. He was retired from North American Rayon Corporation. Kenneth served in the United States Army having served in Korea. He was a member and Deacon of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. He was very proud of being a Christian and an US Army Veteran. This was evidenced on his 80th birthday cake which depicted an American & Christian flag, the two things in his life he cherished. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Virginia "Tootsie" Peters and Louella Colbaugh and a brother: Powell Colbaugh.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 56 years: Carolyn White Colbaugh, his daughter: Susan Marie Colbaugh. Two Sisters: Ruby "Peanut" (Frosty) Bowers and Linda Simerly. Three Brothers: Jessie (Brenda) Colbaugh, Rev. Ray (Loretta) Colbaugh and Lester Colbaugh. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Colbaugh and Rev. Nick Colbaugh officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2018 in the Blevins Cemetery. Music will be provided by Laura Coleman and Joy Shoun. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday will be: Paul White, Kevin Peters, Andy White, Jr., John White, James Monroe, David Bowers, Gary Colbaugh, Dennis Peters, Tony Jones and Kevin Colbaugh. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Wayne Peters, Eugene "Frosty" Bowers, Shona Lowe, Gale Colbaugh, Don Hardin, Mike Hodge, Mack Smith, A.D. "Sonny" Fletcher, Charles Shelton, John Salyer, W.C. Shelton, John Fulton, Tommy Deyton, the deacons and Trustees of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church.

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Virginia"Tootsie" Peters, 72, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at her residence after an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur & Nannie Pearl Forbes Colbaugh. Prior to her illness she was employed at Unaka High School. Virginia was a member of New Freedom Fellowship. Her Hobbies were, canning, sewing, gardening, cooking and going camping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Louella Colbaugh and a brother-in-law: Howard Simerly.
Survivors include her family that she dearly loved. Three Children: Juanita & Husband Dejuane Sheffield, Dennis and wife Janie Peters and Lorraine Peters, all of Elizabethton. Two Sisters: Ruby "Pnut" and husband Eugene "Frosty" Bowers and Linda Simerly, all of Elizabethton. Five Brothers: Kenneth & Wife Carolyn Colbaugh, Jessie & Wife Brenda Colbaugh, Ray & wife Loretta Colbaugh, Lester & Wife Doris Colbaugh and Powell Colbaugh, all of Elizabethton. Three Grandchildren: Rachael Sheffield & fiancé Brent McClain, Vanessa & husband Bill Lambert, Ashley & Husband Paul Waters, all of Elizabethton. Four Great Grandchildren: Jayda McClain, Austin Lambert, Chloe & Ava Waters. Two Special Friends: Jewel Ward & Linda Fay Peters.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday October 15, 2014 in the Blevins Cemetery with Rev. Ray Colbaugh and Pastor Dale Ward officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON — The Lord Took Pamela Gwen "Pam" Rambo Hicks, 61, Elizabethton to be with him Monday, September 28, 2015, at her residence after a brief illness.

She was a Carter County native. Pam was a 1971 graduate of Unaka High School. She was a member of the Order of Confederate Rose "Wild Mountain Roses" Chapter 11 of Elizabethton.

Pam attended Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She was loved by many friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, C.W. Rambo.

Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Bill Hicks; her mother, Lillie Belle Colbaugh Rambo, Elizabethton; a sister, Paula Rambo, Unicoi; a brother, Perry Rambo and wife Debra, Elizabethton, several cousins and her dog Missy.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2015, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Colbaugh and Mr. Randy Carrier officiating.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Dale Williams and Dennis Laws and Gary Melvin, Piper. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sons of the Confederate Veterans.

A Memorial Graveside Service will be conducted by the Order of the Black Rose.

The family will receive friends from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at her residence or the residence of her mother Lillie Belle Rambo, Elizabethton.