Tennessee C. Pierce

Tennessee married Phebe Jenkins on 20 Sep 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Phebe was born about 1828 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Elihu J. Williams about 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elihu (son of Rev. Pleasant A. Williams and Levisa Pierce) was born on 31 Dec 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Armstead married Minnie Pierce on 19 Sep 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie was born in Feb 1861 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jackson married Nancy Jane "Ginny" Bowers on 20 Jan 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Teter Nave Bowers and Perlina N. (Bowers)) was born on 18 Apr 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jackson married Eliza C. Williams about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Harvey R. Williams and Catharine Cable) was born on 6 Jun 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Irena L. Fletcher about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Irena (daughter of John L. Fletcher and Nancy Nave) was born in Feb 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ray W. Williams, 89, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009, in the Hillview Health Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late A.V. & Sarah "Sadie" Elliott Williams. He was a graduate of Unaka High School and attended Steed College of Johnson City.

He was a retired Machinist from Bristol Compressors. Mr. Williams served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Williams was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church, where he had served as Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Trustee and Deacon for several years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Fannon Williams, November 17, 2003; by a son, James Williams, in 1970; four brothers: Roy, Twin brother Clay, Jones and Herman Williams; and Three Sisters: Gladys Williams, Ruth Longmire and June Perry.

Survivors include a son: Billy Ray Williams, Johnson City; A daughter: Kathryn Williams, of Virginia; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Hendrich and Rev. Bob Polk officiating.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Deacons of Oak Street Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Hillview Health Center for their excellence care of Ray.

Armstread married Sarah Elizabeth Elliott on 21 Aug 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Peter Bollinger Elliott and Serena Archer) was born on 23 Apr 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walker married Cora B. Bowers about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of William M. Bowers and Angeline M. Boulin) was born on 3 Jul 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jun 1973 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Callie married Pleasant Melton "Pless" Williams on 15 Mar 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pleasant (son of Harvey R. Williams and Catharine Cable) was born on 27 Nov 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eldridge married Cynthia J. (Pierce) about 1904. Cynthia was born about 1884. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Amanda Wilson about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amanda (daughter of John Alexander Wilson and Sarah Elizabeth Stout) was born on 25 Jul 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Viola Ethel Sluder on 24 Aug 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Viola (daughter of Edgar Everett Sluder and Grace Eleanor Robinette) was born on 29 Oct 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Dec 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Catharine Buckles on 31 Mar 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Catharine (daughter of William Creed Buckles and Eliza E. Taylor) was born on 19 Aug 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jul 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Alice Clark about 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Creola Edith Oliver on 30 Jan 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Creola (daughter of Peter E. Oliver and Hester Ann Bowers) was born on 22 Feb 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

May married Lionel Vandeventer on 10 Sep 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lionel (son of James Cameron Vandeventer and Mary "Mollie" (Vandeventer)) was born on 8 Jun 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Nov 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

June married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mossie married Abraham L. Buckles on 8 Jun 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Abraham (son of U. S. Grant Buckles and Maggie Oliver) was born on 9 Jun 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1990 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Emerald James "E. J." Bowers on 14 Apr 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced about 1945. Emerald (son of Francis Marion Bowers and Nancy Ann Lewis) was born on 21 Aug 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Ruby Gilbert about 1940. Ruby (daughter of George Calvin Gilbert and Tiny Emma Dunn) was born on 16 Nov 1924 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 4 May 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MEADOWVIEW, Va. - Vern Williams, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at his residence.
He was born in Carter County, Tenn., and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus and loved his Sunday school class very much.
He served his country proudly and with honor in the U. S. Navy during World War II. While in the Navy, he was a featherweight boxing champion. He was a retired fitter welder with Bristol Metals. While employed there, he was very instrumental with the construction of the Bristol Va./Tenn. sign on State Street.
He was a farmer who loved to garden and enjoyed going to the farmer's market. He was an avid reader who enjoyed reading Appalachian history. He also loved his faithful Labrador Retriever, Foxxy.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Nannie L. Williams; 2 sisters; and 11 brothers.
He is survived by his son, Vernie Williams and wife Sue of Meadowview; four daughters, Jane Day and husband Randall of Sparta, Tenn., Donna Fuller and husband Jimmy of Damascus, Suzanne McGlocklin of Bristol, Va., and Kim Parks of Bristol, Va.; one brother, Lester Williams of Londonberry, N.H.; one sister, Pauline Richardson of Grand Prairie, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Friday, June 26, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, with Pastor David Matlock officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The committal service will be conducted Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Greenfield Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Wayne Guinn officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Highlands Veteran's Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend the committal service are asked to assemble at the cemetery.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the First Baptist Church men's Sunday school class.

June married Paul Perry on 15 Jun 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Thomas H. Perry and Ellen (Perry)) was born on 31 Dec 1907 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Aug 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jones Williams - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON — Jones E. Williams, age 93, 129 Harry Buckles Rd., Elizabethton went to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2006, in the James A. Quillen V.A. Medical Center, Johnson City, following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Armstrong and Sadie Sarah Elliott Williams. Mr. Williams was a very active member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and had served as church clerk, Sunday School superintendent, teacher, Bible School director and also printed the church bulletin. Mr. Williams’ Sunday School Class, the Jones Williams Sunday School Class, was named in his honor. He retired from North American Rayon Corporation. He was a licensed electrician. Mr. Williams was a 1st Sergeant in the U.S. Army having served during WW II in both the European and Pacific Theaters. In 1935 till 1938 Mr. Williams served in the 11th Medical Regiment at Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of fifty-four years, Kate Buckles Williams, three sisters, June Perry, Ruth Longmire, Gladys Williams, and two brothers, Roy Williams and Herman Williams. Mr. Williams was a devoted father to his family which includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Garry Holly, Julie and Bill Tetrick, one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Tonie Williams, all of Elizabethton, a loving and perfect papaw to his six granddaughters, Ronda Greaves, Tonya Hardy, Jessica Storie, Erica Holly, Ashley Tetrick, Christen Williams and his grandson, Jared Tetrick, one great-granddaughter, McKenzie Storie, one brother, Ray Williams, Elizabethton and one special niece, Gail Buckles. A funeral service for Mr. Williams will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Dr. William Duncan and Rev. James Hawk officiating. Music will be under the direction of The Smith Sisters, Debbie Gouge, Larry Stout and David Long, soloist. Interment will follow in the Buckles Cemetery with Rev. Clayton Briggs officiating. Full military honors will be accorded at the graveside. The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at Mr. Williams’ residence, 129 Harry Buckles Road, Elizabethton at anytime. Active pallbearers will be Chris Long, Perry Williams, Guerney Pierce, Terry Oliver, Bill Williams and Randy Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Buckles, J.C. Robinson, Mack Hyder, Norman Hyder, Don Tetrick, David Ledford and the men of the Jones Williams Sunday School Class of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is in charge of arrangements.

Jones married Barbara Kate Buckles on 7 Apr 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Alfred F. Buckles and Abbagail Nave) was born about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herman married Bernice Irick about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bernice (daughter of B. Irick and Emma J. Birchfield) was born on 31 Mar 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Oct 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ray W. Williams, 89, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009, in the Hillview Health Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late A.V. & Sarah Sadie Elliott Williams. He was a graduate of Unaka High School and attended Steed College of Johnson City.

He was a retired Machinist from Bristol Compressors. Mr. Williams served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Williams was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church, where he had served as Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Trustee and Deacon for several years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Fannon Williams, November 17, 2003; by a son, James Williams, in 1970; four brothers: Roy, Twin brother Clay, Jones and Herman Williams; and Three Sisters: Gladys Williams, Ruth Longmire and June Perry.

Survivors include a son: Billy Ray Williams, Johnson City; A daughter: Kathryn Williams, of Virginia; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Hendrich and Rev. Bob Polk officiating.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Deacons of Oak Street Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family.

The family would like to express a special Thank You to the staff of Hillview Health Center for their excellence care of Ray.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.

Raymond married Lois Fannon about 1941. Lois was born about 1926 in Lee County, , , Virginia; died on 17 Nov 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances D. McCloud, 93, went safely into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 28, 2017 at JCMC surrounded by family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeffrey Walker and Cora Bowers Pierce as well as four brothers and sisters. She previously attended Central Community Christian Church and for the last several years, was a member of Southwestern Baptist Church. Her time was most often spent visiting with family, listening to the music of Doyle Lawson, and hearing God's word through preaching. She leaves behind two daughters; Sandra Pugh (David) and Glenda Sams (Bob) as well as four sons; Gary Pierce, William "Tommy" McCloud (Rhonda), Jeffrey McCloud (Robin), and Douglas McCloud (Annette). She was also blessed with ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Receiving of friends will be held Saturday, December 30th at Southwestern Baptist Church, Johnson City, TN, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. at the church, with graveside committal services to follow at East Tennessee Cemetery.

Frances married Ray M. McCloud on 13 Sep 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ray was born on 22 Nov 1921 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Aug 1999 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clark married Margaret Proffitt about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of John Thomas Proffitt and Laura Sarah Morley) was born about 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Johnie Eleanor Pierce Estep, 86, Elizabethton passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital , with her loving children by her side.

Born June 22, 1931 to John B. and Amanda Wilson Pierce. Johnie was a homemaker and also a retired housekeeper at the Carter County Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, N. D. Estep and one son David Estep.

Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Estep and four sons, Hobert (Wess Lee), Roger, Larry "Cap" (Linda) and Douglas Estep and fur baby, Sally. Also, left to cherish her memory are four grandchildren, Tammy Lancaster (Nathan), Crystal Bilbery (Daniel), Brian Estep (Audra), and Daverelle Estep and several great-grandchildren. Johnie is also survived by her half-sisters, Wanda Johnson, Naomi Pierce and Margie Pierce and half-brothers J. B. Pierce and Edgar Pierce and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Edgar Pierce officiating. Interment will be in the Estep Family Cemetery in Stoney Creek, Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 11 a.m. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Active Pallbearers will be Nathan Lancaster, Daniel Bilbery, Noah Lancaster, Hayden Lancaster, Kent Buckles and Curtis Buckles . Honorary Pallbearers are Fletcher Lancaster and B. J. Bowman

Johnie married N. D. "Dixie" Estep on 28 Aug 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. N. (son of George Hobart Estep and Lillie Bessie Norris) was born on 7 Jan 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Oct 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Estep Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vera married Gilbert Lee Wilson about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gilbert was born on 16 May 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ivory J. Pierce, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at the Pine Ridge Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Pierce, Sr. and Creola Edith Pierce and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Wilson and her husband, Gilbert; six brothers and one sister-in-law, Earl Pierce and his wife, Bernice; Raymond Pierce; Joe Pierce, Jr.; Jack Pierce; Lloyd Wayne Pierce; and an infant brother. Ms. Pierce loved working in flowers and was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Cynthia Ensor and her husband, Henry Wayne, Elizabethton; Gretchen Miller and her husband, Larry, Gray; two brothers, Lawrence Pierce and his wife, Gaye, Elizabethton; Aaron Pierce and his wife, Lynda, Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Anna Ruth Pierce, Elizabethton; special friends, Cleola Taylor, Ernest Lee Wilson, Dorothy Burrow, and Herbert and Kathy Street, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Ms. Pierce will be conducted on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace with Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. Music will be under the direction of Sue Bowers, pianist and Dale Williams, soloist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Friday prior to the service and at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Aaron and Lynda Pierce, 202 Sunrise Drive, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Duncan officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Rusty Verran and the other deacons who visited her, the Willing Workers Sunday School Class of Hunter First Baptist Church, and the Hunter First Baptist Church Choir.

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Lawrence Pierce, age 85, of Elizabethton, went home to join his family in Heaven on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from Hermitage Health Care Center. Lawrence was born in Elizabethton to the late Joseph H. Pierce, Sr. and Creola Oliver Pierce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond Pierce, Joe Pierce, Earl Pierce, and Jack Pierce; and three sisters, Vera, Ivory and Gretchen.

Lawrence retired from Watauga Industries and from Watauga Forestry Services. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Rada Gaye Bowers Pierce, of the home; his sons, Keith Pierce and Zaney Pierce, both of Elizabethton; his daughters, Debbie Wiseman and husband Mike, of Morganton, NC and Sandra Vanover, of Elizabethton; a grandson, Lucas Pierce, of Johnson City; a granddaughter, Jada Vanover, of Elizabethton; a sister, Cynthia Ensor, of Elizabethton; and a brother, Aaron Pierce, of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Lawrence Pierce will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Wednesday March 2, 2016 at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Roe, officiating. Music will be under the direction of the church choir. The family will receive friends at the church between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, prior to the service on Wednesday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Gail Oliver, Mac Collins, Dan Powers, Tracy Herman, Greg Tester, Pookie Ensor, and Henry Ensor.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Aaron Howard Pierce, age 77, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with the Lord and loved ones passed before him Friday, September 6, 2019 in the Holston Valley Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Joe H. and Creola Oliver Pierce. He was a 1960 graduate of Unaka High School where he was a standout football player. Aaron retired from Great Lakes Research Corporation. He also was employed by the State Highway Department and as custodian at Hunter First Baptist Church, Elizabethton for nearly five years. He attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church and was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church, Elizabethton. Aaron was active in Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer fireman for the Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed sports, especially football, fishing and spending time with his family especially around the holiday season.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten siblings. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Lynda Sue Tolley Pierce, of the home; his children, Tim and Penny Pierce, Mark and Sherry Pierce, Tammy and John Nanney, Debbie LeVeau and Doug Wilson all of Elizabethton; Todd and Lin Stevens, Gray and April and Richie Hooven, Kingsport; a sister, Cynthia Ensor and husband Henry, Elizabethton; sisters-in-law, Anna Ruth Pierce and Gaye Pierce; fourteen grandchildren and their spouses and ten great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Aaron Howard Pierce will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 9, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Dennis Wilson and Rev. Richard Smitley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the service or at the residence at other times. Committal and entombment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons.

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ELIZABETHTON - Edith Williams, 86, of Elizabethton passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Hillview Health Center after a lengthy illness.

She was a native of Carter County. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Williams, February 4, 2006, a grandson Walter Slagle, her parents Lionel and May Pierce Vandeventer, a sister Pearl Hilman and a brother Arlin Vandeventer. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and always enjoyed helping her husband on the farm. She was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters; Diana Hodge and her husband, Hugh, May Slagle and her husband, Walt, and Kay Rowland and her husband, Gordon; two grandsons Travis Rowland and his wife, Christy, Nathan Hodge and his fiancé Crystal Rowe and one granddaughter Charity Rowland Gunn; one great-grandson; Bryson Rowland; three great-granddaughters; Caitlyn and Breanna Gunn and Maggie Rowland. A brother, Floyd Vandeventer and several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hillview Health Center for their care of our mom and also her brother Floyd Vandeventer and the ladies from Pleasant Beach Baptist Church who frequently visited with our mom.

Funeral services for Mrs. Williams will be conducted at 1 pm Tuesday, February 6, 2018, in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Fowler officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1 pm.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be friends and family. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Harper and Tyler Hyder.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alz

Edith married Kyle J. Williams on 17 Jun 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kyle (son of Kyle Williams and Villa (Williams)) was born on 13 Aug 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Feb 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Pearl Hilman, age 84, of Elizabethton went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from her residence.

Pearl was a native of Carter County, born on March 18, 1932, to the late Lionel and Mae Pierce Vandeventer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Hilman on February 20, 2005; her brother, Arlan Vandeventer; and her precious grandson, Matthew Russell on December 13, 2013.

Pearl retired from Levi Strauss and Company as a seamstress and was a homemaker. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was loved and cherished by all that knew her. She was a loyal and faithful servant of the Lord and was a charter member of Wayside Baptist Church of Johnson City. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, ceramics and cake decorating.

Those left to cherish her memory, include her daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Rick Ashworth, of Johnson City and Brenda and Donnie Persinger, of Elizabethton; her son, Rev. Steve Hilman, of the home; a brother, Floyd Vandeventer and wife Barbara, of Elizabethton; and her sister, Edith Williams, of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews, along with her special friend, Myrtle Pierce, of Elizabethton, also survive.

The family respectfully requests your presence at a funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Pearl Hilman to be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 24, 2016, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with her son, Rev. Steve Hilman and Rev. Jack Maupin, officiating. Music will be provided by her son, Rev. Steve Hilman. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Larry Davis, Brian Grindstaff, Justin Loudermilk, Charles Henson, Allen Moody, and Darrell Vandeventer. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Wayside Baptist Church. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton at 10:15 AM on Saturday to go in procession.

Pearl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Selma Bowers Conley passed away in Christ on Friday, May 5, 2017. Service: A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasant Ridge in Arlington, Texas. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Gayle Tucker Building Fund, Arlington SDA Church by calling 817-483-4837.. Selma was born and lived in Elizabethton, Tenn., for 16 years. She moved to Dallas, Texas, married Louis H. Evans in 1948. Together, they had six children. She married Howard S. Conley in 1979. Selma was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, Nana, Grand-Nana, and good friend to countless people. She was a charter member of the Arlington SDA Church, helping to build the congregation from a 35-member church to one that is now over 2,300 members strong. After faithfully serving as the church secretary/treasurer for over 20 years, she retired in order to enjoy family and friends. She resided in Keene, Texas, the last two years of her life, where she was loved and cared for by many wonderful staff members of Chisholm Trail Estates. Selma was preceded in death by mother, Mary Elizabeth Williams; father, Emeril Bowers; brother, Eric Bowers; husband, Howard Conley; and grandson, Jonathan W Evans Jr. Survivors: She is survived by siblings: Joyce Bowers, James Bowers, Keith Bowers and Sandra Bowers Cederborg, She leaves behind her children: David H. Evans and wife, Jill, Donald L. Evans, Diane Trujillo and husband, Rudy, Mark A. Evans, Paul S. Evans and wife, Cindy, Jonathan W. Evans Sr. and wife, Terri. She was "Nana" to Rudy Jr., Melissa, Michael, Jonathan Jr., Na'Cole, James, Christopher, Chelsey, Justin, Brian, Josh, Alexis, and Emily, and their spouses. She was "Grand-Nana" to Lorelei, Blakely, Nathan, David, Makana, Eiligh, Duncan, Kane, Joe, Ryker, and Anela to arrive in July. She loved her many nieces and nephews as well.

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Helen Berry, 91, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center of Elizabethton. Helen was born in Carter County to the late Paul and June (Williams) Perry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carl Thomas Berry; a sister, Louise Wilson; a brother, Dr. E.E. “Ed” Perry; and a son-in-law, Michael Williams.
Helen was a kind hearted, devoted wife and mother with a good sense of humor. She was a housewife and a member of True Gospel Baptist Church. She loved attending church and being with family.
Those left to cherish and remember Helen’s memory include three sons and one daughter, Rick and Diane Berry, Tonie Williams, Keith and Debbie Berry and James and Penny Berry; her grandchildren, Sara (Stephen) Wagner, Jessica (Phillip) Manning, Christen Williams and Dr. Amy (Matt) Gravitte; her great-grandchildren, McKenzie Storie, Lawson Wagner, Marley Wagner, and soon to arrive, Laurel Mae Gravitte; and her sisters-in-law, Barbara Berry and Nancy Berry.
A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 17, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Dean Presnell officiating. Music will be under the direction of Johnny Palmer. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service.
The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, November 18, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Rick Berry, James Berry, Phillip Manning, Keith Berry, Steven Wagner and Lawson Wagner. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of True Gospel Baptist Church.

Helen married Carl Thomas Berry about 1948 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Carl (son of William McKinley Berry and Minnie Muriel Gregory) was born on 3 Nov 1927 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Mar 2011; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Michael Keith Williams, 71, of Elizabethton (Stoney Creek Community), went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Jones E. and Kate Buckles Williams.
He is survived by his precious wife of 47 years, Tonie Berry Williams. Also surviving are two daughters, Jessica Williams Manning and husband Phillip of Piney Flats and Christen Williams of Stoney Creek; a granddaughter, McKenzie Storie of Elizabethton; four grand-kitties, Puddin, Joey, Alex and Katie; two sisters, Teresa Williams Holly and husband Gary of Stoney Creek and Julie Williams Tetrick and husband Bill of Elizabethton; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Williams was a member of Harvest Baptist Church, Elizabethton, where he served in the Jail Ministry, Bus Ministry, Sunday School Teacher and Associate Pastor under Pastor Dale Greenwell. He was a 1969 graduate of Unaka High School and a member of the football team. He was a 1991 graduate of ETSU with a Bachelor of Arts with illustration emphasis. He served in the United States Navy from 1976-1980 where he served as a corpsman. He retired from the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in February 2020.
His hobbies included hiking, building model cars, draw & air brush, going to the lake, gardening, attending church when able, attending UHS football games when able, attending Carson-Newman football games and womens basketball games when able, watching West Coast Customs and photography.
A Service to Celebrate the life of Michael Williams will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dale Greenwell and Pastor Paul Lakus officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 18, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section). Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Friday, will be Rev. Teddy Lewis, Rev. Frank Osborne, Mr. Donn James, Dr. Timothy Zajonc, Jamie Buckles and Randell Buckles. Honorary pallbearers will be past and present Unaka High football players, Rev. Bryan Shell, Rev. Jim Johnson, Gary Holly, Kenny Storie, Jerry Dale Greene and Phillip Manning. The family would like to thank Dr. Agnes Hamati and the entire oncology staff at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center for all the love and care through the years, Dr. Wael Shams at the VA, the entire Mountain Home staff and caregivers for their excellent care, the nursing staff at Amedisys Hospice, and Smokey Mountain Medical Equipment.

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Bill R. "Billy Ray" Williams, 68, Johnson City, Tenn., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Ray W. Williams and Lois Fannon Williams, and by a brother, James, all of Elizabethton.
He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended East Tennessee State University, studying computer science. While at ETSU, Mr. Williams was a member of the National Championship ROTC Band that, in 1966, performed in Lincoln Center's Philharmonic Hall.
Mr. Williams began his working career in the 1960s at WBEJ-AM radio in his hometown of Elizabethton, where he worked as board announcer for "Breakfast at The White House" with "Curly" White and later as station news director. He acquired the moniker "Mophead" there, and the nickname stuck when he moved to WJCW-AM in Gray, where he worked a daytime shift of news and music and hosted a night show.
In the mid-1970s, Mr. Williams moved to television, working as cameraman, reporter and weekend anchor at WJHL-TV in Johnson City.
Encouraged by friends and professors, in the later 1970s, Mr. Williams took a position at ETSU as a mainframe computer operator. His supervisor recognized Mr. Williams' attention to detail, his meticulous work ethic and his affinity for complex systems, and moved him from operations into systems programming in 1979. There, he worked nights, weekends and long days locked away, developing highly detailed code, first for the mainframe and then for a variety of Novell and UNIX servers related to networking and to bringing the Internet to ETSU.
With intelligence, adaptability and an affinity for computer technology and practical problem solving, Mr. Williams made the transitions from IBM mainframes to virtual machines and MVS to Linux. From 2001 to 2011, he worked for the university libraries, administering the systems that provided the Northeast Tennessee Libraries online catalog; online publishing of ETSU theses and dissertations; and access to electronic resources. He was instrumental in moving university library services into the digital age.
Mr. Williams retired in June 2011, after 32 years of service as a systems analyst at ETSU.
He enjoyed numerous pursuits outside the computer center or office, including the pursuit of good food and drink, and if he could not have them, he loved to talk about them or watch Food Network. Mr. Williams enjoyed puzzles of all sorts, was a Sudoku addict and loved Rube Goldberg contraptions.
He was also a member of Oak Street Baptist Church, Elizabethton, and of Mensa, the International High IQ Society.
One of Mr. Williams' numerous avocations was acting in and directing local community and regional theater, at Johnson City Community Theater, Jonesborough Repertory Theater, Elizabethton High School and The Olde West dinner theater. He is remembered for so many productions, including "Lion in Winter," "Carnival," "Guys & Dolls," "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "Wait Until Dark" and "Good Evening" — and many priceless portrayals, including General Bull Moose in "Lil Abner" and King Sextimus in "Once Upon a Mattress."
More than anything, though, Mr. Williams will be remembered as a stalwart friend, always ready with witticisms and wisdom, such as "I'm sure it will be one way or the other." He always will be "resplendent in his magnificence."
Survivors include: one sister, Kathryn Williams, Virginia; an aunt; several cousins; and many friends.

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Roger Wade Estep, 70, Elizabethton, passed away on April 20, 2022, surrounded by his family. Roger was the son of the late N.D. Estep and Johnie Pierce Estep. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Estep, who passed right after birth.
Roger served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era and retired from James H. Quillen Veterans Hospital. He enjoyed his family, traveling and playing golf.
Survivors include his daughters, Tammy Lancaster (Nathan) and Crystal Bilbery (Daniel); his grandchildren, Noah, Hayden, Adamina, Fletcher, and Sophie. He is also survived by three brothers, John Hobert, Larry “Capp” and Doug Estep; one special sister, Joyce “Sissy” Estep; special friend, Kaye Moody; an uncle and several cousins; and his fur baby “Little Bit” the one-eyed cat.
Graveside services for Roger will be held at the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section) on Tuesday, April 26, at 11 a.m., with Military Honors being provided by Veterans Honor Guard DAV 39 Bluff City. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.