John F. Dugger

John married Eliza A. Williams on 1 Oct 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of William W. Williams and Phoeba (Williams)) was born on 28 Jul 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Nov 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Radford Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married Alfred N. Kite on 13 Jun 1901 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Alfred was born about 1880 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married Henry Lewis McKeehan on 24 Feb 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Henry (son of William M. McKeehan and Julia A. Pharr) was born on 17 Nov 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Nov 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chrisley married Ethel (Dugger) about 1906. Ethel was born about 1888. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Maude Murray on 5 Jul 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude was born about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Rena Elizabeth Hyder on 8 Apr 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rena was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Luther Clyde McKeehan on 16 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Luther was born about 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Hassie B. Arnett on 17 Mar 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hassie (daughter of Petibone "P. B." Arnett and Maude Williams) was born on 5 May 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Feb 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Minnie B. Lyons about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Samuel D. Lyons and Sarah Ellen Arnett) was born on 12 Nov 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 2000 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married Guy Saunders about 1934. Guy was born about 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hubert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joe married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phoebe married J. B. Ford on 26 Mar 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. J. (son of Jesse W. Ford and Bernie Cox) was born on 2 Jun 1926 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Mar 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Carmon E. Dugger, Sr., age 86, of Elizabethton, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

He was born July 17, 1929, to E.F. and Maude Murray Dugger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Dugger and Ray Dugger; five sisters, Mamie Seaton, Nelle Thomason, Erma Dykes, Viola Phillips, and June Owens; two grandchildren, Kimberly Harper and Curtis James Dugger; and several nieces and nephews.

He attended schools at Southside and Elizabethton City, joined the Marines in 1948 and served in Japan and Hawaii during the Korean War. He played baseball for the Marines and broke several pitching and hitting records.

After his discharge, he signed with the St. Louis Cardinals, playing AA Ball. Later, he played in independent leagues. He worked at various jobs while playing ball, including floor sanding, selling life insurance and cemetery lots. In 1966, he was named the first Parks & Recreation Director for the City of Elizabethton. He began his program in the old Lynn Avenue School, beginning with recreation parks, ball parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, horseshoes, basketball programs, volleyball and square dancing.

He renovated a farm house at 201 Perry Street into the first Senior Citizens Center, converted the National Guard Armory into the City Recreation Center, and all the work was done by his parks and recreation staff. He built the linear park beginning at Black Bottom, running along Watauga River to Harmon Field. He worked long hours, doing all paperwork and planning, manual labor, carpentry work, maintaining and improving the recreational facilities. He loved his work crew and the many students who worked during the summer on the work program.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as being an avid golfer. He set up golf tournaments for Elizabethton Municipal Golf Course and began the Buck Van Huss and Charlie Bayless annual tournaments, winning many of them. He was noted for his use of the 7 iron. He was instrumental in bringing the Minnesota Twins to Elizabethton and made the agreement with just a handshake. He and his crew constructed the field, built the dugouts, and the stadium.

After retirement, he bought and remodeled a home in Seville, Florida, where he had a small orange grove. He loved to bring fruit back and give it away. He was a caring and giving man, who especially loved children.

His wish is, in lieu of flowers, to support a charity, that provides care for needy children; or a trust fund is established for his special great-grandson, Ashton James Dugger at Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years, Charlotte Hendrix Dugger, of the home; five children, Carmon E. Dugger, Jr. and wife Linda, of Johnson City, Catherine D. Harper, Christine G. Dugger, Curtis P. Dugger and wife Lisa, and Charles F. Dugger and wife Diane, all of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Martha Dugger, Christin Dugger, Adam Dugger, Brian Dugger, and Ellie Dugger; four great grandchildren, Karlei, Maggie, Ashton and Helaiyna. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Carmon E. Dugger, Sr. will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 26, 2016, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Dr. Roy O. Collins, III "Roc" and Mr. Michael Koruschak, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Charles Dugger.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 28, 2016, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be: Curtis P. Dugger, Adam Dugger, Brian Dugger, Ray Smith, Rick Church, Norman Parlier, and George Prevett. Honorary pallbearers will be: Bill Allen, Richard Barker and employees of Elizabethton Federal Bank, Charlie Bayless, Harold Chambers, Larry Counts, Ronnie Dugger, the family of Willie Church, Gary Elliott, Jimmy Ensor, Tom Foster, Dr. Eugene Galloway, Bill Green and employees of Carter County Bank, Dave Holsclaw, Tommy Horton, Coolidge Johnson, Mike Mains, Howard Matherly, Larry Merritt, Kenneth Miller, Dr. Keith Morley, Dave McQueen, Jim Murray, Jay Nidiffer, officials of Minnesota Twins, Terry Ryan, Jim Rantz, Jim Shellenback, Rex Paris, Bill Rambo, Jeff Reed, Carrie Sams family, Gary Simerly, Tommy Spires, Harold Stout and Jerry Weaver.

Carmon married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Peggy Mae Barkley on 11 Dec 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Peggy (daughter of Roy B. Barkley and Mae Allison Richards) was born on 28 Apr 1928 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 2018 in Hamblen County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jarnigan Cemetery, , Hamblen County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. George F. Dugger, Jr., 82, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Hermitage Health Center. He was the son of the late George F. Dugger, Sr., and Rena Hyder Dugger and was born in Carter County.

Mr. Dugger was a 1946 graduate of Elizabethton High School and a 1950 graduate of Milligan College where he played football for all four years. Following college he served in the United States Army for two years during the Korean Conflict. Following his service he returned to his education at the University of Tennessee where he went to law school. He began his career as an attorney in Elizabethton in 1955 and in 1962 established the law practice of Dugger and Cole. He served as the Carter County attorney from 1958-1962 and again from 1982-2006. He was also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association with fifty years of service and was a Senior Counselor. Mr. Dugger was a member of the American Legion Post #49 for fifty years. He was a member of the Elizabethton Golf Course and he played golf year round. He was an avid fan of UT sports and the Atlanta Braves baseball team. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Jane Hensley Dugger of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn Dugger-Edwards and her husband, Keith, Elizabethton; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Vickie Dugger, Johnson City; two grandchildren, Brett Baurle and his wife, Leslie, Elizabethton; Dr. Eric Baurle and his wife, Sarah, Brentwood, TN; four great-grandchildren, Macy Baurle, Elizabethton; Everett Baurle, Brentwood; Andrew Willis and Harrison Willis, both of Elizabethton; three nephews, the Honorable John F. Dugger, Jr. and his wife, Jean Ann, Morristown; Michael Fouts and Tommy Fouts, both of Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Peggy Barkley Dugger, Morristown, and a niece, Jerrie Sue Bowers and her husband, Jim Schweitzer, Jonesborough.

The funeral service for Mr. Dugger will be conducted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Lauri Jo Cranford officiating. Music will be under the direction of David and Becky Hale. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and at the residence at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be J.C. Campbell, Brett Baurle, Jeff Anderson, Don McKeehan, Mike Fouts, Tommy Fouts, Mike Lingerfelt and Dr. Eric Baurle. Honorary pallbearers will be Truman Clark, Bill Broome, Wayne Holtsclaw, Charlie Bayless, Ralph Cole, Judges of the 1ST Judicial District, members and employees of the Carter County Bar Association, all past and present officials of Carter County, Carmon Dugger, Howard Matherly, Richard Edens, Gerald Poats, and the office staff of Dugger and Cole: Gail Brummitt, Dawn Sheffield, June Collins and Kristi Norris Johnson.

George married Doris Jane Hensley on 22 Jun 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Doris (daughter of Opie Hensley and Stella Couch) was born on 4 Mar 1935 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Apr 2023 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James M. McKeehan, 77, 2113 Gap Creek Road, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Mr. McKeehan was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther Clyde and Bertha Dugger McKeehan, and a stepson of the late Laura Sims McKeehan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Cozette Sanders McKeehan, in 1979, and a brother, Basil McKeehan.
Mr. McKeehan was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Larry Lane, Johnson City; five sisters, Ruth Gouge, Johnson City, Joyce Pickering, Gray, Charlotte McKeehan and Geraldine McKeehan, both of Elizabethton, and Lois Willette, Fairhope, Ala.; three brothers, Edwin McKeehan, Roswell, Ga., Luther McKeehan and Donald McKeehan, both of Elizabethton; and a grandson and his wife, Chad and Nancy Lane, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

McKEEHAN -- Funeral services for James M. McKeehan, 77, 2113 Gap Creek Road, Elizabethton, who died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. C.W. Snodgrass and the Rev. Harold Campbell officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir, Steve Vannoy and Audrey Taylor. Graveside services and interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 27, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 7:50 p.m. Thursday and also at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday, will be Clyde Hodge, Chet Bageant, Richard Loveless, Darrell Bowers, Audrey Taylor, Stewart Blackburn, Steve Vannoy and Ray Loveless. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Hyder, Bill Davis, The Praying Mountain Men, the Adult Men's Sunday School Class of Zion Baptist Church, Dr. Jerry Gastineau, friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Zion Baptist Church. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday to go to the cemetery. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

James married Cozette Lovelace on 5 Nov 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cozette (daughter of Roscoe F. Lovelace and Eliza Hardin) was born on 26 Oct 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Aug 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Ted McKeehan, 87, of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2021, at Franklin Woods Hospital following a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born on November 30, 1934, to the late John McKeehan Sr. and Hassie Arnett McKeehan.
In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by a sister, Rada Perry; brothers, Louis and Terry McKeehan; and sister-in-law, Rita McKeehan.
Ted was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City.
Ted graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1953 and attended Milligan College. He proudly served in the United States Army for two years and the Army Reserves for seven years.
Mr. McKeehan was employed for 25 years at North American Rayon and retired as Plant Manager from PB&S/Brenntag Chemical.
He was involved with fund raising and coordinating for Habitat for Humanity.
Ted was an avid golfer, Tennessee Vols fan, and a gardener. He was also very active in sports, serving as a High School TSSAA Basketball official for 35 years and 21 years at the college level serving in the NAIA, NCAA Division I & II. Additionally, he was a high school Assigning Officer for 10 years. He played fast pitch softball until the age of 35. He also coached Elizabethton Babe Ruth Baseball for 14 years.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 30 years, Mary Elizabeth Ward McKeehan of the home; sons, Teddy Wayne and Eddie Eugene (Sherry); daughters, Sherry Ann Hunt (Dave) and Lorri Carver (Ronnie); grandchildren, Brandi Forbes, Whitney Forbes, and Matthew Carver; great-grandchildren, Logan Deakins, Chevy Carver, and Paislee McDonald; sisters, Nancy Verran (Don) and Betty Archer (Ron); brothers, William “Bud” (Loretta), Tony (Jane), Jackie (Kim), and Bobby (Devonna); several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Albert Spaller.
Due to Covid precautions, a graveside service and interment will be conducted at Shell Cemetery (225 Methodist Church St, Piney Flats, TN 37686) at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, under the direction of Dr. Tommy Hood, Senior Pastor.

H. married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Rada Belle McKeehan Perry, 76, Elizabethton, a loving, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late John McKeehan, Sr. and Hassie Arnett McKeehan. Mrs. Perry was a 1957 graduate of Happy Valley High School. She was employed as a clerk at the South Elizabethton Utility District.

She was a member of the Oak Grove Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Perry; infant daughter, Julie Perry; and two brothers, Terry McKeehan and Louis McKeehan.

Survivors include two daughters. Debbie Perry Lenden and husband Kevin and Stephanie Perry Nanney and husband David, all of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Aaron Lenden, Jessica Lenden Holt and husband Forrest, Victoria Nanney, and Vanessa Nanney all of Elizabethton; two great grandchildren, Alayna Holt and Brayden Holt; several nieces & nephews; her sisters, Nancy Verran and husband Don, Johnson City, and Betty Archer and husband Ron, Jonesborough; five brothers, Bud McKeehan and wife Loretta, Elizabethton and Ted McKeehan and wife Mary, Johnson City, Jackie McKeehan and wife Kim, Gray, Tony McKeehan and wife Jane, Johnson City and Bobby McKeehan and wife Devonia, Elizabethton; two half brothers, John McKeehan and Charlie McKeehan both of Elizabethton; her half sister, Lennie Ellis and husband Frank, Elizabethton; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Ted Thomas.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be, Grandsons, Brothers and Brothers-in-law.

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ELIZABETHTON – John William McKeehan, Jr., age 70, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his residence after a brief but intense battle with cancer.

John was a lifetime resident of Elizabethton. He was born on March 4, 1952 to the late John William McKeehan, Sr. and Laura Elizabeth Rowe McKeehan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rada and three brothers, Louis, Ted and Terry.

John joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1976, serving 8 years as an infantryman. He then joined the Tennessee Army National Guard and served another 27 years, where he retired as Sergeant First Class. In the guard he served as both a mechanic and Mess Sergeant. Serving throughout Operations Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom, he was twice deployed to Iraq and once stateside, along with countless other voluntary missions.

John touched many lives during his long military and professional driving career, leaving his unique and distinctive mark on all those he met. A man who could drive anything with wheels, he surely logged millions of miles in his lifetime. He had a work ethic beyond compare. John has worked for Kenan Advantage Group for the past 7 years, hauling hazmat tankers. The family would like to express a special thanks to all John’s friends and colleagues for their kindness during this challenging time.

John loved to be outside, whether it be farming, gardening, logging, driving or just a good ole fashioned bonfire. He was an avid collector his whole life, leaving behind a vast accumulation of assorted treasures for his family to discover.

Those left to cherish and honor his legacy include his loving wife of 25 years, Leigh Chambers McKeehan, who was by his side to the end; his sons, John III (Lori), David, Eric and Chris (Kurt); grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Cody), Dylan and Waylon; great grandchild, William Brody; his sister, Linnie (Frank); and his brothers, Charlie (Cherryann), Tony (Jane), Bud (Loretta) and Jackie (Kim). Many other nephews, nieces and cousins of McKeehan Ridge and surrounding areas, many army and trucking buddies and his special canine companion, Lacy.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway Percy Funeral and Cremation Services from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11 AM at Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section, 53 Memorial Avenue, Mountain Home, TN, 37604).

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JOHNSON CITY - Carmon E. Dugger, Jr., 67, of Johnson City, TN passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Carmon E. Dugger, Sr. He was born in Elizabethton, TN to Carmon E. and Charlotte Hendrix Dugger on January 21, 1954.
He served in the United States Navy and was aboard the USS Ticonderoga when it recovered the Skylab 2 Astronauts near San Diego on June 22, 1973. He had owned and operated the Gas Shack in Johnson City, TN since 1987.
Carmon is survived by his daughter, Martha E. Dugger, his mother, Charlotte H. Dugger, two sisters, Catherine D. Harper and Christine G. Dugger, two brothers, Curtis P. Dugger and Charles F. Dugger, and two grandchildren, Karlei “Nox” Reyes and Helaiyna Reyes. Several aunts, an uncle, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Mike Koruschak Minister officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON - Kathryn Jane Dugger-Edwards, age 58, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Kathryn was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to Jane Hensley Dugger, of Elizabethton and the late George Dugger, Jr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her previous husband, John Mack; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Dugger Sr.; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Opie Hensley; and two cousins, Mike Fouts and Brenda Dugger.

Kathy was a loving daughter and was dedicated to her family and to her profession. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and a 1978 graduate of Elizabethton High School, where she was a member of the first women's basketball team. Kathy lived in Elizabethton with her husband Keith. During her spare time, Kathy enjoyed working in her garden, water aerobics, and riding her bicycle on the Tweetise Trail.

Kathy graduated from ETSU in 1982 and from Memphis University in 1986. She was admitted to the Tennessee Bar Association in 1988 and to the United States District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee in 1990.

After working as a secretary at Dugger and Cole Attorneys at Law, Kathy decided that she could do just as a good a job herself and enrolled in law school at Memphis University. While at Memphis, Kathy was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for contracts and nominated for Who's Who among American Law Students.

Kathy came back to Dugger and Cole in 1988 following her brother, father and grandfather. Her practice areas included real estate, domestic relations – divorce, custody, child support, contract disputes, corporations, estate planning including wills and probate. Kathy also handled appeals in the Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Court of Appeals.

Kathy was a past president of the Elizabethton Kiwanis Club and was one of the first women to join the Club. She was awarded the John Hixon Fellowship Award for outstanding service. She was a member of D.A.R. and was a board member of the Elizabethton Housing Authority.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Keith Edwards, of the home; her mother, Jane Dugger, of Elizabethton; one brother, Mark Dugger and wife Vickie, of Elizabethton; one uncle, Jerry Hensley and wife Betty, of Johnson City; her cousins, Jerrie Sue Bowers and husband Jim Schweitzer, of Jonesborough, Tommy Fouts, of Elizabethton, the Honorable John F. Dugger, Jr. and wife Jean Ann, of Morristown, and Rebecca Griffin and husband Jim, of Charlotte, NC; a god child, Joyce Shanks, of Banner Elk, NC; and her nephews, Brett Baurle and wife Mary and their daughters, Zoe and Macy, all of Elizabethton and Dr. Eric Baurle and wife Sarah and their two children, Everett and Charlotte, all of Brentwood, TN. Numerous special friends also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Kathryn Jane Dugger-Edwards will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton with Reverend Raymond Amos, Sr., officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the church, prior to the service on Sunday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Fouts, Brett Baurle, Jeff Miller, Adam Shanks, Brady Williams and Bill Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ted Fields, Mike Lingerfelt, Bo Campbell, Eddie Hoover, Ed Dance and Jimmy Ensor.

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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 — Teddy Wayne McKeehan, 65, of Milligan College, Tenn., passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, following a courageous battle with COVID. He was born on June 10, 1956, to the late Ted McKeehan and Doris Walker McKeehan.
In addition to his parents, Teddy was preceded in death by Maxie Patton McKeehan, his college sweetheart to whom he was married for over 30 years.
After graduating from Happy Valley High School in 1974, Teddy played basketball at Steed College and received his BS in History from East Tennessee State University.
After teaching history and coaching basketball for a few years in Cherokee County, Ga., and seven years at Volunteer High School in Church Hill, Tenn., he and his late wife started McKeehan Lawn Service, which he ran for 37 years.
Teddy Wayne loved sports and was a diehard Florida Gator football fan. He also enjoyed playing golf with his brother, sister-in-law, uncles, and late father. Teddy was usually willing to go anywhere and do anything as long as it got him out of the house, but especially if it was a trip to Freddy’s for a turtle sundae. Every winter, he enjoyed taking extended trips to Las Vegas and Florida. For his talents in basketball, football, and track, he was inducted into the Happy Valley and Carter County Sports Halls of Fame in 2021. He was loved by all who met him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his brother, Eddie Eugene (Sherry); sister, Sherry Ann Hunt (Dave); nieces, Brandi Forbes, Whitney Forbes and Megan Patton; nephew, Seth Patton; great-niece, Logan Deakins; stepmother, Mary; stepsister, Lorri (Ronnie) Carver; mother-in-law, Wanda Patton; brother-in-law, Jeff Patton (Teresa); aunts, Nancy Verran (Don) and Betty Archer (Ron); uncles, William “Bud” (Loretta), Tony (Jane), Jackie (Kim), Bobby (Devonna) and Howard “Bud” (Phyllis); and girlfriend, Kim Rowe.
Due to health and safety concerns, services will be private. Teddy will be buried at Patton-Simmons Cemetery in Johnson City. Honorary pallbearers will include Teddy Wayne’s brother and uncles.