Elijah D. Lovelace

Elijah married Mary Ann Wilson on 19 Nov 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1858 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Frankie Livingston about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frankie was born about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married Cleveland Hardin about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cleveland (son of George W. Hardin and Ann Elizabeth "Adeline" DeLoach) was born about 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Carolyn E. "Carrie" Russell on 13 Sep 1913 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Carolyn (daughter of Walter A. Russell and Eliza M. Hardin) was born on 26 Apr 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 May 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Siam Side of Beck Mtn., Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roscoe married Eliza Hardin about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Chrisley C. Hardin and Mary A. Dugger) was born on 16 Dec 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Nov 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Siam Side of Beck Mtn., Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tennessee married Mary Ann Hardin on 14 Nov 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Joseph G. "Joe" Hardin and Martha E. Dugger) was born on 2 Sep 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Mar 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

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]

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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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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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.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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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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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.