Elizabeth Sizemore

Elizabeth married David Washington Oakes about 1850. David (son of David Washington Oakes and Socro Sofia Davis) was born in Mar 1829 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Jun 1817 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oaks Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cordelia married Samuel P. Guinn on 10 Mar 1874 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Samuel was born about 1853 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1877 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cordelia married Charles Curtis Turbyfill about 1877 in North Carolina, , , . Charles (son of James Pinkney Turbyfill and Lavinia Elizabeth Laws) was born in Sep 1859 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 4 Jun 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eudora married Thomas Samuel "Tom" Johnson about 1880. Thomas (son of Alfred Johnson and Sarah Ann Winters) was born on 9 Apr 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1934 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married James L. Blackwell on 29 Jan 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William D. Blackwell) was born on 4 Aug 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Nov 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blackwell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julius married Tisha Holtsclaw about 1907. Tisha was born on 4 Jan 1881 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 9 Jan 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Son of David Oaks and Elizabeth Sizemore Oaks. Married in 1888 to Alice Cloyd. Children of this marriage are Roy, Ruth, Josie and Gene. Married in 1903 to Nola Vance. Child of this marriage was Darius Wheeler Oaks. Married in 1910 to Millie Roena Daniels. Children of this marriage were Bruce and Dallas H. Oaks.

David married Millie Roena Daniels about 1910. Millie was born about 1880 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mary Magdalena Bare on 29 Jul 1923 in Fayette County, , , West Virginia. Mary (daughter of James Franklin Bare and Mary Melissa Presnell) was born on 13 Jan 1905 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 May 1968 in La Porte County, , , Indiana; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Matilda "Tilda" Fields about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Matilda (daughter of William Howard Fields and Nancy Brewer) was born on 10 May 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Sep 1966 in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Minnie Winters about 1920. Minnie (daughter of William Hamilton "Ham" Winters and Rosa Bishop) was born on 1 Aug 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jul 1973 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Alpha E. Shelton about 1907 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Alpha (daughter of Rev. Jack Shelton and Eliza Tweed) was born on 14 Dec 1886 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 17 Jul 1932 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shelton Chapel Cemetery, , Greene County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Destamony M. "Destie" Johnson on 17 Apr 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Destamony was born on 6 Oct 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Etta married Thomas M. Irick on 14 May 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Thomas (son of B. Irick and Emma J. Birchfield) was born on 1 May 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Feb 1981 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nicola June Pritchard, 86, passed away on April, 24, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone.

Nicola was a native of Elk Park. She was a housewife and mother most of her life and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. She was the daughter of the late George Turbyfill and Lena Bare Turbyfill.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Pritchard; and a son, Danny Pritchard; sisters, Frankie Hicks, Juanita Trivett and Ruth Winters; brothers, Sonny Turbyfill and Curtis Turbyfill and her little dog “Toy”.

Surviving is her son, Steven Pritchard; daughter, Vera Buck (Lewis Mayo); grandchildren, Toby (April), Brittney, Daniel, Jordon (Destiny), Logan (Jessica); great grandchildren, Jeffery, Kelise, Kymiah, Kyzere, Karson, Kendall, Lukas; and a brother, Maynard Turbyfill.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 4 p.m. in the Guinn Cemetery. Minister Vaughan Hughes officiated.

Niccola married Harold E. Pritchard about 1953 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Harold was born on 27 Mar 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Jun 2008 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Mollie Guin Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Thursa Etta Hicks on 3 Nov 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Thursa was born on 5 Feb 1906 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 16 Jun 1996 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Joseph William Caraway about 1922. Joseph (son of Hiram Finley "Finn" Caraway and Mary Sue Perkins) was born on 27 Nov 1898 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 5 May 1966 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Caraway Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mabel Palmer on 20 Apr 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mabel (daughter of Clifton F. Palmer and Maude Pritchard) was born on 5 Nov 1910; died on 10 Jan 2001 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Palmer Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Geneva Potter on 22 Sep 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Geneva (daughter of James Clayton "Clate" Potter and Gracie Edwards) was born about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jan 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Max married Cleo M. Morrell about 1940. Cleo (daughter of James Allen Morrell and Cassa Belle Miller) was born about 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Dec 2014 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Coburn married Nancy Pauline Ledford on 4 Jun 1937 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born on 20 Aug 1921 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 31 Jul 1920 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Goldia married Ellis R. Pierce on 12 Feb 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ellis (son of Roy B. Pierce and Orpha Wagner) was born about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Opie married Landon B. Osborne on 1 Sep 1949 in Davidson County, , , Tennessee. Landon was born on 27 Sep 1928 in Davidson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 1996 in Davidson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, , Davidson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Mary "Ruby" Caraway, 86, Elizabethton, passed away Monday Feb 6, 2017 at Sycamore Shoals. She was born in Carter County to the late Henry and Destie Blackwell. She was preceded in death by her husband Elzy, daughters Patricia Carr and Beverly Redepenning, brothers Coeburn, Claude, Elmer, JL and CJ Blackwell, sisters Goldie Pierce, Virgina Potter and Opie Osborne, granddaughter Dawn Rietman.

She is survived by sister Edith Duckworth, daughters Wanda Stines and Kim Honeycutt, son in laws James Carr, Robert Cox and Kelly Honeycutt, sister in laws Lola (Rob) Cox, Thelma, Ginny, Joan Blackwell and Betty Jo Choucalas. Grandchildren Kevin (Kim) Gotch, Paula Rietman, Brandy May, David Redepenning, Jena Stines, Grant, Lucas (Holli) Honeycutt. Great Grandchildren Dawn May and Ashton Stines. Several nieces and nephews.

Ruby was a graduate of Cloudland High School and worked for ARA services at Levi's and for the Carter County Court Clerk's office. She was a member of Elizabethton church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling with friends and being with her family.

The family wishes to thank her caretakers Jan Stafford and Lee Garland, the physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists at SSH PCU unit for their compassionate care.

Her wish was to be cremated. Visitation services will be at Memorial Funeral Chapel Sunday Feb 12th from 1 to 3 p.m. Service at 3 p.m. with Pastor Roby Ellis officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON - John Love "J.L." Blackwell, 81, Elizabethton, passed away at Hillview Health Care on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was a native of Carter County, a son of the late Henry and Destie Johnson Blackwell. He was also preceded in death by a Daughter, Judy Blackwell; Sisters: Glodie Blackwell Pierce, Virginia Potter & Opie Osborne; Brothers: Coeburn Blackwell, Claude Blackwell, Elmer Blackwell and C.J. Blackwell. John worked as a millwright, his hobby was working on yard equipment. John was a US Air Force veteran, and served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Big Springs Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years Thelma Murray Blackwell; three children: Dale Martin & wife Kim, Kingsport, Ed Blackwell and wife Becky, Johnson City, Ted Blackwell of the home. Two Grandchildren: Summer Morton and Brandi Blackwell, one Great Grandchild Kellsie Hicks. Two Sisters: Ruby Blackwell Canaway, Elizabethton and Edith Blackwell Duckworth, Oak Ridge. Several Nieces and Nephews.

The service for Mr. Blackwell will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Glen Layfield officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. Music will be by the Johnson Family. Military Honors will be by the Carter County Honor Guard. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Nephews. The family would like to give a special "Thank You" to Judy Little for her loving care for always being there for the family, Doctors and Staff of the Virginia Hospital. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Big Springs Church of Christ. There will be a private family interment at a later date.

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ELIZABETHTON — C.J. Blackwell, age 78, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 25, 2016, from his residence, following a brief illness.

C.J. was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Henry and Destie Johnson Blackwell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Goldie Pierce, Virginia Potter and Opie Osborne; and three brothers, Coburn Jack Blackwell, Claude Blackwell and Elmer Blackwell.

C.J. had been employed as a millwright and was a member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church of Johnson City. He had a love of music that had endured throughout his life and was an avid Tennessee Vols fan, especially Peyton Manning. He was a "rock hound" and enjoyed playing and singing, and shared his love for music by singing Gospel music in churches and nursing homes.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 16 years, Virginia "Ginny" Whaley Blackwell, of the home; two sisters, Ruby Caraway, of Elizabethton and Edith Duckworth, of Oak Ridge, TN; and a brother, J.L. Blackwell, of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and great great nieces and great great nephews, also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of C.J. Blackwell will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2016, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Charlie Biggs and Rev. Roy Yelton, officiating. Music will be provided by GInny Blackwell and Seth Montgomery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday; or at either the home residence or the residence of his brother, J.L. Blackwell, at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 29, 2016, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Eddie Blackwell, Teddy Blackwell, Carson Biggs, Rob Carr, Scott Knight, Seth Montgomery, Jeff Allison, and Dewey Hill. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church and Reverend Kenneth Jones.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Norma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Betty Sue Hicks on 11 May 1960 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Betty (daughter of William Waitsel Hicks and Frances Tester) was born on 3 Mar 1940 in Beaufort County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Jun 1976 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bertha Ellen Cole, age 74, of Lenoir, NC passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at her home in Lenoir, NC.

She was born on April 17, 1944, in Carter County, Tenn., a daughter of David and Etta Hicks Johnson.

Bertha was a devoted mother and grandmother who never met a stranger. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking, but mostly spending time with her grand-babies

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son: Lonnie Johnson; daughter: Linda Ann Cole; Brothers: Jake Johnson, John Johnson and Jim Johnson; Sisters: Helen Oakes, Sylvia Clawson, Cleo Marlowe and Kay Cole.

Bertha leaves behind to cherish her memory her Husband: Willie Cole; Daughters: Irma (Darrell) Higgins of Lenoir, NC, Donna (Randall) Fillers of Lenoir, NC, Jessica (Blake) Bouillion of Lenoir, NC; Sisters: Kathleen Clawson of Roan Mountain, Tenn., Suzanne (Roy) Thomas of Roan Mountain, Tenn., and Judy Philyaw of Lenoir, NC; Grandchildren: Amanda Higgins, Angela Higgins, Joshua Higgins, Amanda Kaylor, Ashley Clawson, Amber Johnson, Aimee Johnson, Henry Bouillion, Randy Greene (who lived with his Granny) and Brandon Greene, as well as 12 Great Grandchildren.

Services for Bertha Ellen Cole will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, from the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cooke officiating.

The family will receive friends beginning noon on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Johnson Cemetery on Buck Mountain following the funeral service.

Bertha married Willie Elwood Cole about 1960. Willie (son of Floyd Watson Cole and Savada Malinda Miller) was born on 9 Jun 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 2019 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Christine B. Fields, 86, of Roan Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Roan Highlands Nursing Center following an extended illness. Christine was born in Avery County, N.C., to the late Steve and Mabel Palmer Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dock Edward Fields, in 1994, and a daughter, Carmelita Fields Johnson.
Christine was a homemaker, a loving Mother and Grandmother. She was a member of Roan Mountain Church of Christ and enjoyed making crafts and visiting auctions and flea markets.
Those left to cherish her memory include five sons, Freddie Fields and wife Joy, Ed Fields and wife Karen, Rick Fields and wife Melissa, Robert Fields and wife Shelly and Cecil Fields and wife Monica, all of Roan Mountain, and one son-in-law, Jack Johnson, also of Roan Mountain. Brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Christine B. Fields will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, in the Fields Cemetery in the Buck Mountain Community of Roan Mountain with Mr. Clarence Cannon, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the Tetrick Rhododendron Chapel in Roan Mountain at 1:30 p.m. Friday to go in procession. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice, Roan Highlands Nursing Center and Johnson City Medical Center-Nursing Unit 4500, for the love and care shown to Mrs. Fields and her family during her illness.

Christine married Dock Edward Fields about 1948. Dock (son of Fred Austin Fields and Louretta Powers Silcox) was born on 5 Jan 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Dec 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fields Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Joann "Pnut" Perkins, 83, 276 Sunrise Drive, Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord Monday, September 2, at The Hospice House in Bristol, TN.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Andy J. Nidiffer and Josephine Nave Nidiffer. Joann was a graduate of Unaka High School and attended Steed College in Johnson City. Joann began working in the local banking industry at a young age, holding various positions at Carter County Bank, Citizens Bank, then serving as Executive Vice President at Watauga Valley Bank. After banking she worked in various roles in different industries then retired from Carter County Highway Department, where she assisted in the office when her husband Jack served as Superintendent.

Joann was a faithful and active member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church where she participated as a member of the choir, food committee, and visited those who were sick or unable to attend. She was a Sunday School teacher, Children's Choir Director, and member of the Adult Choir at the church where she grew up. She was also an active member of the Carter County Republican Party where she served as Secretary for multiple years. She was voted Republican of The Year in 2018.

Joann dearly loved her church family. During her illness, attending church is what she missed the most. She was always witty, hopeful, and positive even in her darkest hours. "Tomorrow will be better" she would always consistently say. Tomorrow has come. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

In addition to her parents Joann was preceded in death by her husband Jack Perkins, brother Wheeler (Jay) Nidiffer, sister Kathryn Collins, Brother Isaac (Link) Nidiffer, and brother-in-law Earl Collins. Those left to cherish her memory include her sisters-in-law Katie Nidiffer and Carolyn Nidiffer both of Elizabethton; niece Katrina Nidiffer of Nashville; nephew Toby (Carol) Nidiffer, great nephew Andrew (Alyssa) Nidiffer, and great niece Kerri Nidiffer all of Marietta, GA; special cousin Jan Showalter, Johnson City. Many cousins, extended family, and special friends also survive.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 4, from 5 to 7 pm at Memorial Funeral Chapel, followed by a celebration of life service with Rev. Mark Fowler and Rev. Bobby Stout officiating and music provided by Greg Ruston, Katrina Nidiffer, and Tawana Holland. Graveside service will be on Thursday, September 5, at 11am at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Active Pallbearers will be Junior Stanley, Alex Campbell, Clarence Reed, Larry Vaughn, Jr., Richard Thompson, Tony Bowers, Andrew Nidiffer, and Hugh Buckles. Honorary Pallbearers include Rick Meredith, Johnny Holder, Rick Cates, Johnny Ledford, Larry Vaughn Sr., Frank Buchanan, Dean Pearce, Jerry Bowers, Doug Graham, Eddie Nidiffer, Braylon Campbell, Brogen Campbell, and the ladies of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.

Family/Spouse: Ralph Howard Troutman. Ralph (son of Hezekiah T. "Hezzie" Troutman and Delia Heaton) was born on 25 Aug 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David H. Blackwell, age 81, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

David was born in Carter County to the late Coburn Jack Blackwell and Pauline Blackwell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Billie Troutman.

David was the owner and operator of Elizabethton Glass Company and was a member of High Point Baptist Church. He was an antique car enthusiast and loved being at work. David loved helping others and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Cole.

Those left to cherish David's memory include his wife, Wilma Street Blackwell, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Tabitha Blackwell, of Elizabethton; one grandson, Cole "Horse" Blackwell, of Elizabethton; two brothers, Jack Blackwell and wife Patsy and Bobby Blackwell and wife Brenda, all of Roan Mountain; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate the life of David H. Blackwell will be conducted at 1:30 PM on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Greg Key, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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David H. Blackwell, 81, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. David was born in Carter County to the late Coburn Jack Blackwell and Pauline Blackwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Billie Troutman.
David was the owner and operator of Elizabethton Glass Company and was a member of High Point Baptist Church. He was an antique car enthusiast and loved being at work. David loved helping others and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Cole.
Those left to cherish David’s memory include his wife, Wilma Street Blackwell, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Tabitha Blackwell of Elizabethton; one grandson, Cole “Horse” Blackwell of Elizabethton; and two brothers, Jack Blackwell and wife Patsy and Bobby Blackwell and wife Brenda, all of Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to honor and celebrate the life of David H. Blackwell was conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Greg Key, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers were selected from family and friends.

David married Wilma Love Street on 5 Mar 1964 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Wilma (daughter of William Anderson Street and Edith Irene Troutman) was born about 1941 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 30 Nov 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Dicky James Blackwell, 80, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at his residence after an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Claude Burns & Lucy Julian Blackwell. Dicky served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was retired as a welder and pipe fitter. In later years he was associated with his wife, Robin, in the operation of the Corner Nest. Dicky was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge # 238 for 48 years, the Elizabethton Chapter Order of Eastern Star, The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)and The Scottish Rite of Free Masonry. He was a member of the Jericho Oriental Band for 48 years and he was a past President of the SASOBA Oriental Band. He was an avid UT Football fan, loved to cook and work in his garden. He was a member of Roan Street Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Ronnie Blackwell.
Survivors include his wife: Robin Bulla Blackwell. Two Daughters: Regina (Brad) Shepherd and D’Jae Blackwell. A Step-daughter: Lana (Seth) Snyder. A Grandson: Luke Shepherd. Step-Grandchildren: Carson Atkinson, Cooper Snyder and Collin Snyder. Two Sisters; Jeanie Johnson and Barbara McKinney. One Brother: Gary Blackwell.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Kyler Burchfield of Dashiell Masonic Lodge officiating.
Interment will follow the graveside service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Masonic Bodies and friends of Corner Nest.

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ELIZABETHTON - Roger Dale Pierce, 73, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 in the Johnson City Medical Center, after a short illness with his family by his side. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Ellis & Goldie Blackwell Pierce. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. Roger served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. Roger worked as a welder and millwright and retired from Daniels Construction at Eastman. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a generous, gifted and loving brother and friend. He was a wonderful husband always aspiring to care for Debbie. Roger was a member of First Christian Church and was a devoted student of the word of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws: Mary and Eugene Bowers.

Survivors include his wife: Debbie Bowers Pierce, His Brothers: Terry (Barbara) Pierce and Bruce (Mary) Pierce. The family would like to thank those at Franklin-Woods and the Johnson City Medical Center for the care Roger received.

It was Roger’s request that there be no services.

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Son of Willie Elwood and Bertha Johnson Cole. Married Mary Johnson.

Lonnie Dale Johnson, age 45, of Lenoir died July 8, 2013 at his residence. He was born December 30, 1967. He was a mechanic and enjoyed 4 wheeling.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mary Johnson of the home; daughters, Amanda Kaylor of Lenoir, Ashley Clawson and husband Jason of Elk Park, Amber Johnson of Lenoir, Aimee Johnson of Lenoir; step-daughters, Jennifer Wyatt of Lenoir, Crystal Fenner and husband Charles of Lenoir; sisters, Irma Higgins, Donna Fillers, Linda Cole, Jessica Bouillion all of Lenoir; nine grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Grandfather Chapel with Rev. Danny Cooke officiating. Interment in the Johnson Cemetery.