Thomas Ellis

Thomas married Carrie Missamore on 10 Nov 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carrie was born about 1897 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bruce married Betty Lou Thomason on 2 May 1947 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Betty was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Brenda Gay Ellis Long, 69, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born December 28, 1949 in Johnson City to the late Bruce and Betty Thomason Ellis, she had lived her entire life in Elizabethton.
Mrs. Long was a 1969 graduate of Happy Valley High School. She was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church where she had served as church organist and Sunday School secretary. She loved sitting on her back porch and spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert Lee Long, who passed away May 26, 2017, and a brother, Staff Sgt. Billy Joe Ellis.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Andy Wilson, Teresa and Adam Taylor and Kelly and Bob Carr; seven grandchildren, Kayla and Derrick Wilson and wife Brittney, Austin, Dustin and wife Danielle and Logan Taylor and wife Suesanna and Lucas and Jacob Carr; one great-granddaughter, Sydney Taylor; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Edie Ellis and Frank and Linnie Ellis, all of Elizabethton; and her brothers-in-law, David Long and wife Lori and Chris Long.
The graveside service for Brenda Gay Ellis Long will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 1, in the Smith Family Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Hinshaw and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be provided by Howard and Vivian Hammonds. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Smith, Larry Tolley and her church family.

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ELIZABETHTON - Frank Leon Ellis, 67, Elizabethton, went to be with his Lord Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Bruce & Betty Lou Thomason Ellis. Frank was a 1972 graduate of Happy Valley High School. He was a retired Residential Estimater with Builders First Source for 40 years. He loved to ride his Motorcycle, play the Guitar, go hunting and fishing. He also loved to build things. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Staff Sgt. Billy Joe Ellis and a sister: Brenda Long. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years: Linnie McKeehan Ellis. One Son & Daughter-in-Law: Phillip & Anna Ellis, Elizabethton, One Daughter & Son-In-Law: Brittnay & Dustin Stout, Elizabethton. Three Grandchildren: Benjamin Ellis, Andrew Ellis and Holden Stout.One Brother & Sister-in-law: Fred & Edie Ellis.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a,m, Monday, August 15, 2022 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Sherrel Nave, officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Benjamin Ellis, Andrew Ellis, John Allman, John McKeehan III, Fred Harrison, Nathaniel Buckles, Dustin Stout and Phillip Ellis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Roger Allman and Tom Mclaughlin.

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ELIZABETHTON - Jerlean Carr Peters, age 71, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2019 from her residence, following a long battle of sickness.

Jerlean was born in Carter County to the late Wesley and Beatrice Ellis Carr.

Jerlean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was employed at Kennemetal from 1996 to 2006 and loved anything to do with being outdoors- fishing, gardening and spending time with her family.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Dahl Peters, of the home; her children, Lisa Mintz and husband Harry, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Angela Peters, of Kingsport, TN and Jonathan Peters, of the home; her grandchildren, Benjamin Mintz and Samuel Mintz; and one sister, Joyce Davis, of Elizabethton, TN.

A service to celebrate the life of Jerlean Carr Peters will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 4, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Kenneth Jordan, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in the Blevins Cemetery in Stoney Creek. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Linda Paulette Matherly Humphrey, 72, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Bate and Ina Ellis Matherly.
Mrs. Humphrey was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Kenneth Humphrey; one daughter, Lisa Humphrey; one granddaughter, Alisha Sexton; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Linda Paulette Matherly Humphrey will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 20, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. John H. Smith, minister, officiating.