Elijah D Hardin, Jr.

Elijah married Eliza Catharine Potter on 9 Oct 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born in Feb 1838 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Harrison H. Loveless on 27 Aug 1879 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Harrison (son of William Loveless and Martha Ann (Loveless)) was born in May 1851 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married John Wesley Richardson on 24 Oct 1914 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . John (son of Thomas Richardson and Elizabeth Francis Forbes) was born on 8 Oct 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jan 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chrisley married Mary A. Dugger on 8 Jan 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born in Feb 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 May 1934. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Martha E. Dugger about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born in May 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Valley Forge, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Rebecca Bell STOUT, 89, died at her home in Big Stone Gap, Virginia at 1:30 pm Monday morning following a lingering illness.
She was born and spent her early life in Carter Co., Tennessee and had been a resident of Wise Co. for the last 20 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. C. T. GARRISON, Mrs. Ralph BUSHMAN, and Miss Kate STOUT, all of Big Stone, two sons, Robert STOUT of Appalachia and Green STOUT of Big Stone Gap, one brother, William HARDING of Elizabethton, 10 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren and seven great, great grandchildren.

Mary married Andrew J. "Toad" Bowers about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of William Christly Bowers and Rebecca DeLoach) was born in May 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Onijah Jane Treadway about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Onijah (daughter of Jacob Brownlow Treadway and Catherine Collins) was born in Sep 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Sep 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Treadway Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Jane Lipford on 4 Oct 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1875. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Walter A. Russell about 1895. Walter was born on 15 Jan 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jul 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Valley Forge, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Thomas Nathaniel Taylor on 25 Nov 1905 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Thomas (son of David W. Taylor and Joanna Gourley) was born on 26 Jan 1874 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died after 1830 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married Eliza Holloway about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born about 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Feb 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Valley Forge, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Jane (Hardin) about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 12 Mar 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Sep 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hardin Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Jane Bell Perry on 3 Jul 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Jane was born on 26 Oct 1893 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 30 Nov 1981 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Roscoe F. Lovelace about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roscoe (son of Elijah D. Lovelace and Mary Ann Wilson) was born on 4 Oct 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Sep 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Siam Side of Beck Mtn., Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Hassie J. Carver on 19 Mar 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hassie (daughter of Israel Carver and Araminta Britt) was born on 4 Apr 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Feb 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hardin Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Tennessee Lovelace on 14 Nov 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tennessee (son of Elijah D. Lovelace and Mary Ann Wilson) was born on 30 Jun 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Siam Side of Beck Mtn., Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Etta Bell Miller on 20 Dec 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Etta was born on 27 Jun 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Aug 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Conley Trigg Garrison on 25 Nov 1902 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Conley (son of Rufus Garrison and Nancy J. (Garrison)) was born on 10 Apr 1880 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 29 Jan 1949 in Wise County, , , Virginia; was buried in Glencoe Cemetery, , Wise County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carolyn married Thomas Lawson Lovelace on 13 Sep 1913 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of Elijah D. Lovelace and Mary Ann Wilson) was born on 20 Aug 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Siam Side of Beck Mtn., Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mae married Vernon F. Fair about 1935. Vernon (son of Alfred Bishop Fair and Florence Louise Jones) was born on 4 May 1914 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Aug 2001 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Loretta D. Dugger about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Loretta (daughter of James F. Dugger and Ida Glover) was born on 17 Feb 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Aug 2000 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dessiree H. Maupin, 85, formerly of 1110 King Springs Road, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

Mrs. Maupin was a native of Carter County and had lived most of her life in Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late Harrison and Eliza Holloway Hardin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Maupin, in 1979; three sisters, Verna Hardin, Carsey Hardin and Wanda Lyons; five brothers, Dana, Chocy, Smith, Chester and Warren Hardin; a grandson, Ronnie Lynn Maupin; and one great-grandson.

Mrs. Maupin was retired from North American Rayon Corporation, Elizabethton, and was a member of the Johnson City Freewill Baptist Church.

Dessiree married Paul Herman Maupin on 8 Nov 1941 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Willis Allen Maupin and Rebecca Bessie Blevins) was born on 13 Sep 1917 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died in Feb 1979 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lilburn married Virgie Emma Pierce about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virgie (daughter of John Wesley Pierce and Minnie Belle Oliver) was born on 3 Jul 1914 in Pulaski County, , , Virginia; died on 3 May 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Calvin C. Hardin, 92, Elizabethton, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all passed away peacefully at Hillview Rehab, early Sunday morning, April 29. He had been surrounded constantly by those he loved since his illness.

A native of Carter County, he had grown up in the Siam community of Elizabethton where he resided most of his life. He was the son of the late Hamilton Hardin and Sarah Jane Hardin. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Bessie Taylor Hardin, a daughter Edith Hardin Watts, a grandson Clinton Watts, brothers Lil, Henry, Lawrence, and sister Dorothy Hardin.

Calvin started working as a young man at the Elizabethton Chair Factory; he also worked for various people in the community of Siam, Bemberg, and retired from North American Rayon.

As a young man Calvin taught himself how to play guitar, mandolin, banjo, and harmonica. He played with various bands like the Stringtown Ramblers which was invited to be on the Grand Ole Opry, he played with the Clover Branch Boys, and various other groups. Calvin and his bands would play every Saturday on the Barrel of Fun radio show; he played Slagle's Pasture many times, and many other bluegrass venues. His favorite place to play was at church. Even in his later years he loved to pick and sing.

Calvin was a long time standing member of Beck Mountain Baptist Church and loved everyone there.

Survivors include his son C.B. Hardin and wife Candy of Hampton, daughter Dena Korczyk and husband Steve of Conyers, GA, son Lt. Col. Chris Hardin (retired) and wife Cindy of Knoxville. Grandsons Matthew Hardin, Scott Korczyk, Jack Hardin, and Joshua Hardin. Granddaughter Dr. Stevi Wheeler and husband Ben; great-grandchildren Gavin Hardin, Ian Hardin, Lindsay Hardin and Logan Wheeler. One like a daughter to he and Bessie, Jennifer Fleenor Sizemore and husband Tony; and their children Marah Wood, Evan Sizemore, Elissah, and Lydiah Sizemore. A sister-in-law Annis Deal and brother-in-law Lemmie Taylor. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

A service to honor the life of Calvin Hardin will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastors Ronnie Campbell and Willie Lunsford and music provided by Jennifer Sizemore and Beth Stevens Blackwell. The family will receive friends in the chapel on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Matthew Hardin, Jack Hardin, Steve Korczyk, Tony Sizemore, Henry Allen, and Mark Albury. Honorary pallbearers George Miller, Lemmie Taylor, Dwayne Taylor, Jim " Jimbo" Pittman, Jessie Joe Buckles, Phillip Nave, and the members of Beck Mountain Church.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stacey married Ossie Matherly about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ossie (daughter of Thomas Matherly and Cordia McKinney) was born on 18 Nov 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chrisly married Tempie DeLoach on 13 Jun 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tempie (daughter of Thomas Emmert "Doc" DeLoach and Arwilda B. Williams) was born on 7 Nov 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chrisly married Ina Pauline Matherly on 28 Jun 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ina was born on 26 Apr 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Sep 2014 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Emmert Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cozette married James M. McKeehan on 5 Nov 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Luther Clyde McKeehan and Bertha Leone Dugger) was born about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Artha Marie Dugger on 13 Jun 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Artha (daughter of Stephen Jett Dugger and Rosa Nell Ward) was born on 6 May 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 2022 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Lola Bertie Scalf on 23 Dec 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lola (daughter of William Obediah Scalf and Mary Orianna "Orah" Heaton) was born on 26 Dec 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jun 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arnold married Minnie Evelyn Hyder on 21 Sep 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Cecil Raymond Hyder and Amanda Ester Nidiffer) was born on 16 Sep 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 2007 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Mary Evelyn Hardin Rigsby, 90, Johnson City passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 in Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

She was a native of Elizabethton and was the daughter of the late Joseph “Hook” Hardin and Ettie Belle Miller Hardin. Mrs. Rigsby was a Baptist by faith and had worked for Hammond Organ and Mayes Brothers. She enjoyed yard sales, visiting God’s Corner, gardening, especially raising and eating tomatoes and she loved cats. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Clyde Rigsby in 1998; also a brother, Carroll B. Hardin.

Survivors include her three daughters, Linda English and husband, John of Johnson City, Janie Chase of Johnson City and Judy Pippin and husband, Tom of Smyrna, Tennessee; three step-daughters, Lola Harmon, Rose Turbyfield and Joy McQueen; a granddaughter, Heather Rigsby and Chris Keller of Johnson City; great-grandchildren, Aspen Oliver, Isaiah Oliver and Riley Cobin; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Rigsby will be conducted at 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Mr. Louie Blevins officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends.

Harold married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Orden Carl Lovelace, 77, 146 Webb Hollow Loop, Elizabethton, died Firday, January 7, 2000, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Lovelace was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Thomas and Carrie Russell Lovelace. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Lovelace, November 23, 1998; two sisters, Juanita Lovelace and Pearl Hardin; two brothers, Harold and Noah Lovelace.

Mr. Lovelace was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation.

Survivors include a daughter, Pat Colbaugh of Elizabethton; sister, Pauline Lewis of Deltona, FL; six brothers, John, Allen and Ed Lovelace, all of Elizabethton, Clinton Lovelace of Johnson City, Glen Lovelace of Detroit, Mich., and Thomas Lovelace of Hampton; granddaughter, Karla (Larry) Bowers of Sevierville; grandson, Robert Colbaugh of Elizabethton; and a great-grandson, Matthew Bowers of Sevierville; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery in Elizabethton.

Pallbearers will be selected from his nephews.

Orden married Helen Lorine Davis on 5 Dec 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Helen was born on 8 Apr 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Nov 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clinton married Elsie Campbell on 29 Jun 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elsie was born about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Packy R. Fair, 82, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home. He was born in Elizabethton to the late Vernon F. Fair Sr. and Mae (Taylor) Fair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Kay Fair; a great-grandson, Jaxon Bradley Curl; and a sister, Pat Wilson. Packy was a United States Army Veteran and a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church. He retired as a forklift operator at Fleming-IJ Company. He loved sitting on his patio and counting the stars. Those left to cherish and remember Packy include his loving wife of 59 years, Darrell Ann Campbell Fair, of the home; his son, Steve Fair and girlfriend Pam Higgins of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Tiffanie Curl and husband Billy of Elizabethton and Kayla Babb (Lauren) of Paducah, Ky.; two brothers, Vernon F. Fair Jr. of Jonesborough and Tommy Fair of Elizabethton; one sister, Joyce Stevenson of Elizabethton; and three great-grandchildren, Austin Osborne, Trentin Lewis and Bradley Curl, all of Elizabethton. A celebration of Packy’s life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Steve Davis officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military Honors will be accorded at the graveside. Active pallbearers will be members of the Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mrs. Stella Marie Hardin Henegar, 81, of Elizabethton, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Henegar was a native and life-long resident of Carter County. She was the daughter of the late J. Smith and Loretta Dugger Hardin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Blaine Henegar, Sr., who was the love of her life, and a grandson, Jonathan Reece, her best pal. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond L. Hardin in 1989; Earl K. Hardin, Sr., in 2015; and Archie D. Hardin in May, 2016.

Mrs. Henegar was a graduate of Hampton High School. Her first job was at the old Anderson Supermarket on E Street during Christmas. She later worked at Eagle's, and for many years at the Tastee Freez, and later at Summers Hardware. She was a charter member of Beck Mountain Baptist Church, but later became a member of Sims Hill Christian Church, where she enjoyed worshiping until she was unable to attend due to her illness. Mrs. Henegar was a big supporter of the Carter County American Cancer Society Relay for Life, being a three time survivor of cancer herself, and in 2008 served as honorary chairperson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family and being a caregiver. She especially enjoyed being with people and talking to them on the telephone. She also enjoyed sitting on the front porch and shopping. Her favorite places to shop were Wal-Mart, Peebles, and the grocery store, because of the many people she met. She was a collector of red birds and bird houses.

Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Reece and her husband, Terry, of Butler; a son and her primary caregiver for the past several years, Blaine "Buddy" Henegar, Jr. and his special friend, Ladonna Williams of Elizabethton; one brother Teddy (Sharon) Hardin of Hampton; five sisters, Helen "Sally" Matherly and Rozella Hardin of Elizabethton, Jane (Wayne) Browder of Gray, who was her caregiver, took her shopping, out to eat, and to the doctor, as well as many other activities; Rebecca Shipley of Blountville, and Elaine Larkins of Elizabethton; a special nephew, Danny Henegar; and a special niece, April Matherly. Several other nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Henegar will be conducted on Monday, October 3, 2016, at 7:30 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Campbell and Rev. Steve Guinn, officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 – 7:30 PM on Monday prior to the service, and at her home, or the home of her daughter, at any time.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Sims Hill Christian Church Cemetery, with Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. Active pallbearers will be Wayne Browder, Teddy Hardin, Danny Henegar, Matthew Hughes, Earl Hardin, Jr., Allen McCoy, and Brian Busler. Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Henegar, Lewis Ward, Larry Shoun, Tom Kyte, Randall Taylor, friends of Terry and Kathy at Fish Springs Baptist Church, and friends at Sims Hill Christian Church. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet the family at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Stella married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Archie Dean Hardin, 75, Hampton, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 in the Roan Highlands Nursing Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Smith & Loretta Dugger Hardin. Archie was a 1959 graduate of Hampton High School. He was a former employee of Beaunit Fibers and retired from the Carter County School System as a mechanic & bus driver. He was a member of the Beck Mountain Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Raymond & Earl Hardin. Survivors include his wife of 55 years: Martha Honeycutt Hardin. Four Sons: Billy Hardin and Elizabeth Buttke, Erwin, Jeffrey Lynn Hardin, Elizabethton, Jamie Hardin, Marietta, Georgia and Jessie Hardin & Wife Sarah, Roan Mountain. Four Grandsons: James, Justin, Hunter & Bryson Hardin. One Brother: Teddy Hardin, Hampton, Six Sisters: Stella Henegar, Rozella Hardin, Sally Matherly, all of Elizabethton, Jane Browder, Rebecca Hardin and Elaine Larkins, all of Kingsport. Several nieces & nephews. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. Friday in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with the Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. There will be a visitation at a later date for family and friends.

Archie married Martha Honeycutt about 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born about 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rev. Eddie H. Maupin, age 64, 117 Jim Elliott Rd., Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 12, 2009, from his residence following an extended illness.

He was a Carter County native and a son of the late Paul and Dissiree Hardin Maupin. Rev. Maupin was a member of the Hill Street Church of God, Greeneville, TN. He was a former minister of Fire on the Rock Church of God, Newport, TN, Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church, Johnson City Free Will Baptist Church, Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church and several other churches in North Carolina and Indiana.

Rev. Maupin served in the Vietnam Conflict with the US Army and received a Purple Heart.

Survivors include his wife of forty-four years, Janice Stonecipher Maupin, of the home; one daughter: Denise Maupin, one granddaughter: Jordonna Maupin, one grandson: Quinton Alexander, all of Johnson City; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Gary and Ruth Maupin, Johnson City, and Ronnie Maupin, Jonesborough; Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The Celebration of Life service for Rev. Maupin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Wayne Depew and Rev. Jeff Spears officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel prior to the service. Friends may also call at the residence at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 15, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from Rev. Maupin's nephews.

Eddie married Janice Erlene Stonecipher on 5 Aug 1988 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Janice (daughter of Joseph Calloway Stonecipher and Gladys Davis) was born about 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Mr. Timothy Zane (Candy Man) Loveless, age 63, Hampton, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from his residence. Zane was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was a friend to everyone. Zane was a graduate of Happy Valley High School and retired from the Johnson City Police Department after twenty-eight and ½ years of service. He also served as Chairman of the Carter County Republican Party and as a Carter County Commissioner. Zane was a member of Zion Baptist Church of Elizabethton and was a member of the Johnson City Elks Lodge.

He was a native of Elizabethton, TN and was the son of the late Stacy and Ossie Loveless. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Janice Loveless and Kay Vance and a brother, Tommy Loveless. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of forty-four years, Patty Radford Loveless, of the home; two daughters, Becky Loveless and Cassandra Vaughan and her husband Josh; a son, Nicholas Loveless, all of Elizabethton, TN; four grandchildren, Autumn Surcey and husband Tim, Jonathan McAllister, Nicholas Loveless and Carl Loveless and two great-grandchildren, Bentley Surcey and Jordan Surcey. Several nieces, nephews and a sister, Faye and husband Clyde, of Florida and a brother, Darrell Loveless and his wife Sue of Illinois also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Timothy Zane (Candy Man) Loveless will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 23, 2016 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Dr. Alan King officiating. The Johnson City Police Department will serve as Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Friday prior to the funeral service or at the residence at any time.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 24, 2016 in the Lyons Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tony Vance, Russ Lunceford, John Whitson, Conley Guy and other family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Johnson City Police Department. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery.

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ELIZABETHTON - Emmert “Ray” Loveless, 68 of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 06, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Tempie Loveless. He was a faithful member and deacon of Little Mountain Baptist Church, where he enjoyed playing bass guitar. He was a retired carpenter and owner of Loveless Cabinet Tops. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchild.

In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Loveless and dear brother in Christ, C. W. Snodgrass, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory is his wife of 50 years Brenda Franklin Loveless of the home. Daughters: Tina Cole (Tim Willis) of Unicoi, Kim Norris (Thomas) of Watauga, TN. Three Grandchildren Linsey Cole, Dalton Norris and Cheyenne Norris. One Great Grandchild: Blaiklyn Cole. Two sisters and one brother: Evelyn Stroud of Statesville, NC, Gaye Loveless of Elizbethton, Tn, Chrisley Jay Loveless of Gilbert, SC. Special brothers in-law and sisters-in-law: Phyllis and Kenny Perry. Sandra Walters (Jim), Rick Franklin (Vicky), Jerry and Susan Franklin, Steve and Marie Franklin, Nancy Samples, Roger and Debbie Franklin, and Judy Grier.

Many nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tyler Street and Rev. Derrick Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in the Loveless Cemetery with Mr. Gary Roe officiating. Active Pallbearers will be: Darren Lacy, Billy Taylor, Phillip Ellis, Dwayne Stroud, Danny Jumer, Dalton Norris and Lindsey Cole. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Shoun, Frank Ellis, Steve Whitehead, Rick Hubbard, Ricky Woodby, David Perry, Lee Birchfield and Don Wilson. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to Dr. David Perry, Dr. Jeff Farrow, Dr. William Clever, Dr. Chakralorty and all the visits, meals, calls and prayers from the many family and friends.

Emmert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GILBERT, SC - Chrisley Jay Loveless, 66, of Gilbert, SC on January 7, 2023 surrounded by his family at home. Chris was born and grew up in Elizabethton, TN. After graduating from Happy Valley High School in 1974, he worked for several manufacturing and retail stores in management. More importantly to him, Chris (Jay to his people in Elizabethton) began to work with several bands in Johnson City, TN before joining the band Hickory Switch and traveling around the west. It was there that he met the love of his life Mary on August 5, 1985. The two were engaged in August 23, 1985 and Chris married Mary and her 2 children on November 9, 1985. The next 4 years welcomed 2 more children in 1986 and 1989 and a move to Gilbert, SC in 1991 where they raised their family.

Chris is preceded in death by his mother Tempie D. Loveless, and 2 brothers Leonard Clay and Emmert Ray Loveless. He is survived by his wife Mary, his daughter Anita Shelek (Todd) in Wheeling, WV, his son Danny Jumer (Norma) in Gilbert, SC, his daughter Aubrey Vaughn in Columbia, SC, and his son Forrest Loveless in Gilbert, SC; two sisters, Evelyn Stroud, of Statesville, NC, Gaye Loveless, of Elizabethton, TN; two sister's-in-law, Brenda Loveless, of Elizabethton, TN and Linda Loveless, of WY; along with 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild on the way and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Chris was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt the deserved. His family was his whole world.

The family will have a service to honor the life of Chrisley “Jay” Loveless on Saturday January 14th, 2023 at 1 pm with Pastor Charles Swann officiating and Aubrey Vaughn will be presenting the eulogy. They will receive friends from 12-1 pm prior to the service. The graveside service will follow at Loveless-Woodby family cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Stroud, Thomas Norris, Dalton Norris, Frances Bell, Tony Deloach, Ricky Woodby, and Kaiden Loveless with Aubrey Vaughn serving as an honorary pallbearer.

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JOHNSON CITY - Judy Ann McKeehan Lane, 69, Johnson City passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James & Cozette Loveless McKeehan. She was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. She was retired as a receiving manager at Wal-Mart, Johnson City after 27 years of service. Prior to that she was a beautician. Judy was a member of Zion Baptist Church but attended Little Mountain Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years: Larry Lane. A Son & Daughter-in-Law: Chad & Courteney Lane, Johnson City. Several Aunts & Uncles. Her sister-in-law: Doris Jenkins, brother-in-law: Paul Lane.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Larry Montgomery and Rev. Paul Lane officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:20 a.m. Monday, will be: Lester Brumit, Travis Brumit, Ricky Woodby, Jr., Greg Gouge, Andrew McKeehan and Steve Franklin. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Luther McKeehan, Richard Loveless, Ray Loveless, Ricky Woodby, Sr., and Randall Babb.

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Kenneth Vaughn Hardin, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness.
Mr. Hardin worked at Holston Defense from November of 1961 to September 1997 with 30 years of perfect attendance. He was a fast pitch softball pitcher from the early 1960's through the 1970's for several teams.
Mr. Hardin and his wife owned and operated their family business, Ken's Fashions, for many years. He was a member of Siam Baptist Church but attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church. He was known as "Pappaw" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved so much.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce E. Bullock Hardin; parents, Robert and Bertie Hardin; daughter, Lisa Ellen Hardin; and granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth Holly.
He is survived by his children, Sharon Edwards and her husband, Gary, Kenny Hardin and his wife, Tammy, and Angie Holly and her husband, Billy; brother, Ira Dean Hardin; step-brother, R.L. Gobble; grandchildren, Stephanie Garland and her husband, Timmy, Korey Hardin, Bethany Ingram and her husband, Alex, and Lucas Holly; great-grandchildren, Colby Garland and Cambrie Ingram; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mr. Hardin will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Lynn Valley Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until the service hour. Graveside services will be conducted following the service in the Hardin Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Korey Hardin, Lucas Holly, Colby Garland, Timmy Garland, Alex Ingram, Dennis Scalf, Tommy Scalf and Ronald Scalf. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Lynn Valley Baptist Church, retired employees of Holston Defense, and his softball teammates from the '60s and '70s. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Caris Hospice, Hermitage Health Center, Rev. Dennis Wilson, Dr. Vivian Clark and Ann Deal, Lynn Valley Baptist Church, John Allen, Ron and Peggy Scalf, and special caregivers, Ina Roark, Dennis Nichols and Kelly Whisenhunt.

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JOHNSON CITY - Rondal (Ron) Clay Lovelace, 78, passed away at his home in Johnson City, TN on May 23, 2021 following an extended illness. He was born to the late Arnold B. Lovelace and Evelyn Hyder Lovelace Byrd on August 30, 1942 in Carter County, TN.

He had no blood born siblings, but a host of brothers and sisters in Siam where he grew up. His best and long-time friend since they were 4 years old, Ted Hamilton died last summer.

Ron was a Polio survivor. He graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1960. He was an American Patriot with hopes of getting an Army commission after firing in ROTC at ETSU for 3 years. But during his last physical at Ft. Benning, GA, the effects of Polio showed up, causing the loss of that dream. He had been #1 in his class for marksmanship. Ron worked with the Carter Co. Youth Civil Air Patrol in the early 1960s. He loved working with the Boy Scouts Troup #220 teaching emergency preparedness.

Ron was the Science Hill Band Booster President several times in the late seventies to late eighties. He was always where his children were.

He was an Adult Sunday School teacher at Snow Memorial and filled in as Trustee of the church. Now a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. Ron was a Mason, past Johnson City Lodge and Unicoi Lodge. He was a machine designer, retiring on disability from Texas Instruments in 1992 after post Polio Syndrome took over his body in 1987.

Ron is predeceased by his parents, daughter, Ronda Michelle Lovelace, stepfather, Ralph Byrd, brothers-in-law Ralph Saylor and Earl Saylor.

Ron was married to the love of his life, and high school sweetheart for 58 years, 8 months, Elizabeth Ann Saylor Lovelace. He has left to cherish his memory a son, David Lovelace and wife, Karen, daughters, Rebecca Ann Lovelace and Rachel Michelle Lovelace, grandchildren, Ryan Lovelace and wife Jenifer, Megan Lovelace Hall and husband Adrian, Olivia Faith Lovelace and three great- grandchildren, Louella, Elijah and Hudson, Special niece, Elizabeth (Beth) T. Saylor of Seattle WA. whom he thought of as a daughter, special cousins, Pauletta Pierce (Lawrence), Sue Arp (Ron).

In lieu of flowers please remember a charity of your choice or the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

A visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 5:00- 7:00PM in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, a memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Jody Jenkins and Pastor John Herdman, officiating. An inurnment service will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

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ELIZABETHTON — Maynard Gale "Speck" Lovelace, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 27, 2016, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

He was a retired payroll supervisor from North American Rayon Corporation after 37 years of service. He loved to play golf, sing gospel hymns, and spend time with his grandchildren. He was long-time member of Beck Mountain Baptist Church where he was the Men's Class Sunday School teacher, a member of the choir, and served as a Trustee and Choir Leader. He previously served as a board member for Happy Valley Credit Union.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Valarie Suzette Lovelace; his parents, Harold and Pauline Lovelace; and a sister, Charlene Harmon Houstma.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years and his principal caregiver, Emily Lovelace; his son, Wesley Lovelace and wife Tracy of Southside, Alabama; his daughter, Cindy Cox and husband Sid of Elizabethton; his grandchildren, Chelsie Cox, Courtney Cox Winters and husband Martin, of Elizabethton; Austin Lovelace and Hayley Lovelace of Southside, Alabama; brothers, Charles Lovelace, Terry Lovelace and Randy Lovelace; sisters, Doris Colbaugh, Wilma Colbaugh and Paula Berry; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful, four legged companion, Marlie "Poo Dog".

The family will receive friends during a graveside remembrance service to be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, with Pastor Ronnie Campbell officiating. A procession to the graveside services will begin at 3:15 PM from Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton. Friends may also call or visit at other times at the home in Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be, Wesley Lovelace, Sid Cox, Austin Lovelace, John Pierce, Eddie Sams, Martin Winters, Jeff Harmon, and Jordan Lambert. Honorary pallbearers will be the congregation of Beck Mountain Baptist Church, the staff of Adult Day Services of Johnson City, Dennis Cox, Tim Cox, Geddie Monroe, Mike Taylor, Garry Edwards and Dr. Steven Kimbrough.

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LEXINGTON, N.C. — Charles Thomas Lovelace, 74, of Kingsport, Tenn., entered into the victorious realm of Heaven during the late evening hours on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Charles was born on February 8, 1943 in Elizabethton, Tenn., to the late Harold Lovelace and the late Pauline Pierce Lovelace. Charles married Ms. Patricia "Pat" Howington and after 52 years of beautiful life together and raising a family, she preceded him in death on October 17, 2014.
Charles was a man who loved the Lord and loved his family. Charles worked as a welder; but more importantly, he was the pastor of Feathers Chapel in Blountville, Tenn., for many years. Charles enjoyed the outdoors and he was a huge lover of dogs. He has left a legacy that will continue to live on through the lives of his loved ones and friends.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, and his cherished wife, Pat Lovelace.
He is survived by his children, Triscilla Hill and husband Tony, Chuck Lovelace and wife Jane, Tim Lovelace and wife Tracie, Trina Golden and husband Michael, Chris Lovelace, and Robert Lovelace and wife Summer; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 6, from 12 until 2 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Leroy Fleenor officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories at East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Charles' sons and sons-in-law.

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Charles Thomas Lovelace, age 74 of Kingsport, TN, entered into the victorious realm of Heaven during the late evening hours on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Charles was born on February 8, 1943 in Elizabethton, TN to the late Harold Lovelace and the late Pauline Pierce Lovelace. Charles married Ms. Patricia "Pat" Howington and after 52 years of beautiful life together and raising a family, she preceded him in death on October 17, 2014.
Charles was man who loved the Lord and loved his family. Charles worked as a welder; but more importantly, he was the pastor of Feathers Chapel in Blountville, TN for many years. Charles enjoyed the outdoors and he was a huge lover of dogs. He has left a legacy that will continue to live on through the lives of his loved ones and friends.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; and his cherished wife, Pat Lovelace. He is survived by his children, Triscilla Hill and husband Tony, Chuck Lovelace and wife Jane, Tim Lovelace and wife Tracie, Trina Golden and husband Michael, Chris Lovelace, and Robert Lovelace and wife Summer; seventeen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 6, 2017 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held immediately following the visitation at 2:00 pm in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Leroy Fleenor officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories at East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Charles' sons and sons-in-law.

Charles married Patricia Howington about 1964 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Patricia (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 8 Jul 1943 in Bristol, , , Virginia; died on 17 Oct 2014 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in East Lawn Memorial Park, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Randy Jeff “Razzo” Lovelace, 66, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Harold and Carrie Pauline Pierce Lovelace. He was a 1972 graduate of Hampton High School.
Razzo was retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a Mail Carrier. He was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Doris Colbaugh, Charlene Harmon and Wilma Colbaugh, and two brothers, Charles “Doodle” Lovelace and Maynard Gale “Speck” Lovelace.
Survivors include four children, Miranda Lovelace, Matthew (Rebecca) Lovelace, Randi (Brian) Teaster and Travis (Megan) Jack; one brother, Terry “Rat” (Ruthie) Lovelace; one sister, Paula Berry; his grandchildren, Ryan Peterson, Lydia Lovelace, Jonah Love, Ethan and Weston Teaster, London and Camden Lovelace and Bodie Jack; and several nieces and nephews.
The graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Joseph Colbaugh officiating. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be Mark Colbaugh, Brian Teaster, Ethan Teaster, Nathan Morgan, Jeff Harmon and Terry Lovelace. Honorary pallbearers will be Jody Combs and members and former members of the U.S. Post Office.

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ELIZABETHTON - Annie Jean Bautista, 81, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, October 07, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late John and Effie Timbs Lovelace and was also preceded in death by an infant sister. She was a member of Southside Christian Church. Jean was a 1956 graduate of Elizabethton High School. She worked in many areas of the health care field including as an activities director and CNA. She loved being with her church family and reading the bible.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Lisa Ensor and husband Ronnie and their son Bayley of Elizabethton, Tn; son Tim Bautista and wife Shyenti and children Lauren and Richard of Trussville, Al. Two sisters: Sonia Walker of Elizabethton and Elizabeth Kulka of Chesterfield, Michigan. Two brothers: Johnny Lovelace and Jackie Lovelace both of Elizabethton. Survivors also include several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Mike Koruschak, officiating. Charles Dugger will be providing music. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. will be selected from the men of Southside Christian Church. Visitation will precede the service from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Graveside Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018 in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

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Sonia June Lovelace Walker, 82, Elizabethton, known as “Soap” to family and friends, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at her residence.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late John and Effie Timbs Lovelace.
Sonia was an active member of Doe River Baptist Church. She loved being around her grandchildren and in earlier years she loved working in her flowers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Billy “Bob” Walker; two sisters, Carolyn Sue Lovelace and Jean Bautista; and a brother, Jacky Lovelace.
Survivors include her children, Rick (Betty) Walker, Vickie Walker Cable and Jackie Walker (Doug) Markland, all of Elizabethton; her grandchildren, Travis Walker, Brandi Markland (Tommy) Oliver and Mandi Markland, all of Elizabethton; one great-granddaughter, Thea Jane Oliver; her extended family she loved as her own, Hannah Norris and Bud Adkins; a brother, Johnny Lovelace, Elizabethton; a sister, Elizabeth “Babe” Kulka, Chesterfield, Mich.; her special friends, Cookie Lovelace, Anita Vestal, Elwood and Beulah Duvall, Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 3, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carl Grindstaff officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 1 p.m. Friday, February 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Friday, will be Laken Barnett, Matthew Erickson, Doug Markland, Bud Adkins, Tommy Oliver and Jack Wilson.

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Pasty Carol Lovelace Johnson, 71, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at her residence, following a brief illness. Patsy was born in Elizabethton to the late Orden and Helen Davis Lovelace.
Patsy retired from General Shale Products in the Human Resources Department. She was a member of University Parkway Baptist Church and volunteered with Hales Ministries of Elizabethton. Patsy enjoyed reading and traveling.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Gary L. Johnson, of the home; a son, Robert C. Colbaugh and wife Carole of Johnson City; a daughter, Karla R. Bowers of Kodak, Tenn.; a step-daughter, Shana Christine Johnson of Elizabethton; and two grandchildren, Matthew R. Bowers and Clayton Burton.
A celebration of life service for Patsy Carol Johnson will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Scott Thompson officiating.

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JOHNSON CITY - Benny Allen Lovelace, age 66, of Johnson City, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Lovelace was the son of the late Clinton Ray and Elsie Lee Campbell Lovelace. In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by a sister, Sherry Lovelace, and a nephew, Adam Culbert. He was of the Baptist faith.

Benny was a fun loving person who enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a kind hearted and loving man who never held a grudge against anyone. His passions in life were many, but none were as important to him as his family. Benny was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Shirley Lovelace, and was a wonderful father and grandfather. Mr. Lovelace was the owner of Cherokee Metals, and prior to that was a former employee of Allied Metals. He loved working on cars and watching NASCAR, and had also found great enjoyment in deer hunting. He had a true love for bass fishing and was a member of several fishing clubs. Most knew him as a jokester who loved to tease his friends.

In addition to his wife, Benny is survived by a son, Jimmy Allen Lovelace and his wife, Ashley, and their daughter, Ryleigh, of Johnson City; four daughters: Laura Rutherford and her husband, Joseph, and their children, Joseph, Jr., Kristina-Marie, Michael, and Sean, of Norton, OH, Kim Oliver and her husband, David, and their children, Jordan, Kayli, and Koby, of Springfield, TN, Sherry Arnett and her husband, Josh, and their daughter, Addison, of Warner Robins, GA, and Tracy McGuire and her husband, Todd, and their children, Camden, Cayden, and Colten, of Jonesborough. Survivors also include 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim Lovelace, Jonesborough; a sister, Paula Richards, Johnson City; his uncle, J.C. Campbell and his wife, Jeanette, Roan Mountain; his step-mother, Thelma Lovelace, Johnson City; a special sister-in-law, Sheila Culbert and Kevin Shaw, Jonesborough; a brother-in-law, John Elrod, Johnson City; nieces, Amy Elrod, Autumn Carter, Elizabeth Lovelace, and Karen Jo Matherly; nephews, Zach and Clint Lovelace; great-niece and great-nephew, Haley and Isaiah Elrod; and his loving companions, his dogs, Corben and Chloe.

The family would like to extend a very special thanks to the nurses and doctors of the ICU Dept. of the JCMC, and all his many special friends that were more like a brother to him including, but most certainly not limited to, Johnny Johnson, Donnie Davis, Billy Jack Cowan, and Gerald Jones.

A Celebration of Life service for Benny Lovelace will be conducted at 6:00 PM Thursday, August 25, 2016 in the chapel of Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services. The service will be officiated by his family and friends.

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Edward Lon Lovelace Jr., 64, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the Heart Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center after complications from an extended illness.
Mr. Lovelace was a native of Carter County. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Lovelace Sr., and his mother, Mary "Madge" Dickenson Lovelace of Elizabethton, and a brother-in-law, Harry Carr, of Hampton.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lovelace, of the home; a daughter, April Lovelace and long-term boyfriend, Darrell Gosnell, of Flag Pond; a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Tara Franklin, of Kingsport; two grandsons, Trever and Taylor Hamilton; a granddaughter, Olivia Pugh; and two sisters, Brenda and husband Larry Peters Sr., of Stoney Creek, and Pamela Carr, of Hampton. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and special "fur children," Lilly and Baby Cat, also survive.
Edward served his country in the Army as a Military Policeman. He worked for 20 years at Fort Henry Mall as a security guard and finally as Chief of Operations and Security, before leaving. He worked several other security jobs including armed security, Target, First Tennessee Bank, Johnson City Juvenile Detention Center and Holston Valley Hospital before becoming disabled and having to retire in 2014. He was also a Security Trainer throughout his career.
Mr. Lovelace had a love of music and guitar, teaching himself how to play. He was a great lover and advocate of animals. Edward had a passion for cooking, gardening, riding motorcycles and fishing. He was also a member and supporter of the Lions Club for many years.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Heart Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center for the care and compassion they have shown through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project or to your local animal shelter.

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Kathy Marie Henegar Reece, Butler, died Oct. 19, 2019, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Kathy, 63, was a native and lifelong resident of Carter County. She was the daughter of the late Blaine and Stella Hardin Henegar. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Reece.

Kathy was a graduate of Hampton High School and was retired from Lowe's Food Stores.

She was a member of Sims Hill Christian Church, but attended Fish Springs Baptist Church.

Very talented in arts and crafts, Kathy enjoyed quilting, crocheting, baking and decorating cakes. She also enjoyed making seasonal decorations. Kathy was a very talented seamstress and in past years had directed a number of weddings and also made several wedding gowns. She had won some blue ribbons for her quilts.

She especially enjoyed the time spent with her sewing club friends.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Reece of the home; a brother, Blaine "Bud" Henegar, Jr. and his fiancée, LaDonna Williams of Houston, Tx.; a grandson, Sam Swecker, Eizabethton; one uncle, Teddy Hardin, Hampton; five aunts, Helen "Sally" Matherly and Rozella Hardin, Elizabethton; Jane Browder, Gray; Rebecca Shipley, Blountville, and Elaine Freeman, Boones Creek; a very special friend, Phyllis Slemp; and her pet companion, Sassy.

She is also survived by a number of cousins, in-laws, and special friends.

The family would like to thank her caregivers, Michelle Lewis, Amy Jackson, and Belle for their love and care; to the staff at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, especially the nurses in the ICU unit; the Carter County Rescue Squad; and Dr. Kenneth Hopland and Medical Care.

It was Kathy's wish to be cremated with no formal services. Her ashes will be disposed of in a private ceremony to be held at a later date.

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Jeffrey Lynn Hardin, 51, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a short battle with cancer.
Born March 18, 1967, to Archie and Martha Honeycutt Hardin, Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with those he loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Archie D. Hardin.
He will be dearly missed and leaves many memories left to cherish by his loving partner, Janet Smith; mother, Martha Hardin; brothers, Bill Hardin and Liz, Jamie Hardin, and Jesse Hardin and wife Sarah; two sons, Justin and Hunter Hardin; nephews, James Hardin and Bryson Hardin; and a special new grandson, Theo Hardin.
The family will receive friends at the home of Jesse Hardin in Roan Mountain. Per Jeff's wishes, no service or interment is planned, as he selflessly donated his body to cancer research so that others might live.

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Ira Dean Hardin Jr., 51, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was the son of Ira Dean Hardin Sr. and the late Shirley Jean Johnson Hardin.
Ira was fun, loving, caring and an awesome brother and son. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed camping, fishing, running equipment and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents on his father’s side, Bertie Lola Scalf Hardin and Robert Lee Hardin, and grandparents on his mother’s side, Minnie Katie Browder Johnson and Rev. Carl Herman Johnson Sr.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Ira Dean Hardin Sr., of the home; two sisters, Kim Waycaster (Travis Carnes) and Deanna (Arthur) Nichols of Elizabethton; son, Richard (Alisha) Perkey of Kingsport; close friends, Jean Morgan and Peggy Jordan of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Emma Perkey, Paisley Perkey and Oakley Perkey; three nephews, Johnathan (Michelle) Nichols of Limestone, Noah Nichols and Trevor (Macy) Waycaster of Elizabethton; a niece, Shirley Waycaster; and two great-nephews, Sage Nichols and James Nichols.
A service to celebrate the life of Ira Dean Hardin Jr. will be conducted at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Harmony Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Brandon Young officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m., prior to the service. Friends may also call at Ira Dean Hardin Sr.’s residence at 423-957-5755, or to Kim Waycaster’s home at 423-213-7797 and Deanna Nichols home at 423-483-2848. The graveside service and committal will be held following the service on Sunday at Hardin Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tony Buchanan, Jeff Gilliam, Mike Ruppard, Trevor Waycaster, Steve Gilliam, Jessie Gilliam and Josh Hayward. Honorary pallbearers are Dale Freeman, Travis Carnes, Arthur Nichols, Ray Fagan, Kenny Hardin, Johnathan Nichols, Noah Nichols and cousins and uncles.

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Ira Dean Hardin Jr., 51, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was the son of Ira Dean Hardin Sr. and the late Shirley Jean Johnson Hardin.
Ira was fun, loving, caring and an awesome brother and son. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed camping, fishing, running equipment and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents on his father’s side, Bertie Lola Scalf Hardin and Robert Lee Hardin, and grandparents on his mother’s side, Minnie Katie Browder Johnson and Rev. Carl Herman Johnson Sr.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Ira Dean Hardin Sr., of the home; two sisters, Kim Waycaster (Travis Carnes) and Deanna (Arthur) Nichols of Elizabethton; son, Richard (Alisha) Perkey of Kingsport; close friends, Jean Morgan and Peggy Jordan of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Emma Perkey, Paisley Perkey and Oakley Perkey; three nephews, Johnathan (Michelle) Nichols of Limestone, Noah Nichols and Trevor (Macy) Waycaster of Elizabethton; a niece, Shirley Waycaster; and two great-nephews, Sage Nichols and James Nichols.
A service to celebrate the life of Ira Dean Hardin Jr. will be conducted at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Harmony Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Brandon Young officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m., prior to the service. Friends may also call at Ira Dean Hardin Sr.’s residence at 423-957-5755, or to Kim Waycaster’s home at 423-213-7797 and Deanna Nichols home at 423-483-2848. The graveside service and committal will be held following the service on Sunday at Hardin Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tony Buchanan, Jeff Gilliam, Mike Ruppard, Trevor Waycaster, Steve Gilliam, Jessie Gilliam and Josh Hayward. Honorary pallbearers are Dale Freeman, Travis Carnes, Arthur Nichols, Ray Fagan, Kenny Hardin, Johnathan Nichols, Noah Nichols and cousins and uncles.

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Big Stone Gap, VA, Timothy Wayne Lovelace, 51, passed away on Sunday (Dec. 24, 2017) at Lonesome Pine Hospital.
He was born in Elizabethton, Tenn. and lived most of his adult life in Big Stone Gap. He proudly served as a Petroleum Supply Specialist with the 101st Airborne Division of the U. S. Army. He was of Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Thomas “Charlie” Lovelace and Patricia Ann (Howington) Lovelace.
Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Tracie Wheatley Lovelace; three daughters, Karlee Lovelace, Kaylee Lovelace and Meghan Lovelace, all of the home; three brothers, Charles T. “Chuck” Lovelace, Christopher “Chris” Lovelace and Robert Lovelace, all of Kingsport, TN; two sisters, Triscilla Hill (Tony) of Lexington, N. C. and Trina Lovelace-Golden (Michael) of Lake Jackson, TX; and several nieces and nephews.
Military Graveside Rites will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Veterans Administration Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn. with local American Legion Honor Guard from Kingsport, Tenn. and Gate City, Va.