Sarah Lowe

Sarah married William Raymond Grindstaff about 1854 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of John Grindstaff and Pheobe Roberts) was born on 4 Oct 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried about 10 Apr 1905 in Old Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Loretta E. Robinson about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Loretta (daughter of Sampson C. Robinson and Nancy Catherine Shoun) was born on 20 Feb 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Carver Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Elizabeth Markland on 15 Jan 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Philip G. Markland and Eliza Jane Lipps) was born on 4 Jan 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Oct 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Nancy Catherine Markland on 28 Jan 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born on 3 Jul 1853 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Ella Archer on 18 Aug 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ella was born about 1868. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married George W. Brummett about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Samuel Brummett and Mary (Brummett)) was born on 25 Apr 1864 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Allen Markland about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Allen (son of Philip G. Markland and Eliza Jane Lipps) was born in Apr 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Bessie Rasor about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born about 1885; died about 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Goldia Lona Davis on 10 May 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Goldia was born about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jennie Rasor on 13 Feb 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jennie (daughter of Lawson H. Rasor and Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Ellis) was born in Sep 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret White on 24 Dec 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born in Aug 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rettie married Claude Dexter Hyder on 31 Aug 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Claude (son of Charles Hampton Hyder and Elizabeth "Ettie" Nave) was born on 26 Jan 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Jettie Pearl Elliott on 15 Oct 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jettie (daughter of William Daniel Elliott and Evaline Bartee) was born in Mar 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Rebecca Wilcox on 1 Apr 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Samuel Wilcox and Eliza Buchanan) was born about 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Floyd married Myrtle Lyons about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle was born about 1912 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Simon married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Virginia "Jennie" Nidiffer about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virginia was born about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hazel Grindstaff Carlisle, age 95, of 170 Creekbank Road, Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Hazel was born in Elizabethton to the late Noah Luther Grindstaff and Goldia Taylor Davis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Carlisle; two brothers, William Clay Grindstaff and Roy Luther Grindstaff; and a sister, Grace Grindstaff.

Hazel retired as a nurse and was licensed in six states. She was an Assistant Director of Nursing at Regency/ Life Care Nursing Home and loved her tenure in geriatric nursing. Hazel was the oldest member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, chairman of the food committee and a member of the choir. Hazel was the last surviving member of the Unaka High School Class of 1945. She was a 67-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Sycamore #163 and the Julius Dugger Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed sewing, family, church, grandchildren, traveling and reading.

Those left to cherish Hazel’s many wonderful memories and legacy include her daughter, Debra Woods and husband Larry, of Elizabethton; her son, Joe Carlisle and wife Rhonda, of Hendersonville, TN; two granddaughters, Becky Woods Shomaker and husband Matt, of Blountville and Mindy Carlisle Moore and husband Zach, of Hendersonville, TN; two great-granddaughters, Katelyn Shoemaker and Kristyn Shoemaker; a sister, Shirley Prikals and husband Pete, of Herndon, VA; a special niece, Robin Grindstaff Hurdle, of Elizabethton and several other nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Hazel Grindstaff Carlisle will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, in the Stoney Creek Baptist Church with Reverend David Foster and Dr. Kenneth Jordan, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Doyce Sheffield and Dennis Laws. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the church, prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside service will follow in the Grindstaff Cemetery on Creek Bank Road in the Stoney Creek Community. Active pallbearers will be Matt Shoemaker, Darren Kirkendall, Billy Kirkendall, Clay Kirkendall, Lanier Hurdle and Pete Prikals, III. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Prikals, Jr., Howard Ensor, Doyce Sheffield, Norman Scott, Keith Tolley and Kevin Lipford.

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Roy Luther Grindstaff, 83, was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on August 6, 1935, and he went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2018, at his daughter's home in Hernando, Miss., surrounded by his loving family.
Roy was a guitar player in "The Rambling Troubadours" band when he met the love of his life, Virginia Faye McCanless. Roy and Virginia dated for three years before getting married at the home of Hazel and Bob Carlisle in August of 1962. The two of them spent the next 56 years together; they were best friends, traveling companions and co-conspirators.
Roy was a retired electrician; he was a member for over 60 years of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local Union 429. He used to say that IBEW stood for "I've Been Everywhere." He and Ginny traveled all over the country, raising two children, while he worked for the IBEW, including working on the World Trade Center. He called the IBEW's job line regularly, still looking for work.
Roy was a "yellow-dog" Democrat. He was determined to vote, and one of his proudest moments was to absentee vote in the most recent election. He voted for every Democrat on the ballot.
Roy was voted "Best Looking" of his Senior Class in 1953, when he graduated from Unaka High School (the Temple of Knowledge). He was President of his Sophomore Class and of his Senior Class. He had perfect attendance, great grades, and was a member of the football team.
He was a 50+ year Mason, now a member of the Dashiell Lodge #238 in Elizabethton, Tenn. He still proudly carries his Masonic card in his wallet.
Roy is survived by his wife and best friend, Virginia McCanless Grindstaff; his daughter Robin and her husband Lanier Hurdle; his son Randy and his wife Kathy; grandchildren, Kelsey Costa, Rachel Grindstaff, Daniel Grindstaff and Sy Hurdle; great-grandchild, Ila Ray Dewhirst; sisters, Hazel Carlisle and Shirley (Pete) Prikals; nephews and nieces, Joseph (Rhonda) Carlisle, Debra (Larry) Woods, Melissa (Clay) Kirkendall, Petris (Amanda) Prikals III, Marshall Wayne (Willie) Collins, Michael (JoAnn) Underwood and April (Johnny) Henderson; special friends, Carol Ayers and Kelly and Lynn Bowers.
He was predeceased by his grandson, Noah Costa; his parents, Noah and Golda Grindstaff; his siblings, Billy Grindstaff and Grace Grindstaff; and his beloved brother-in-law, Bob Carlisle.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Carlisle, Daniel Grindstaff, Sy Hurdle, Taylor Moore (standing in for Noah Costa), Petris Prikals III, Michael Underwood and Larry Woods. Honorary pallbearers will be Unaka High School's Class of 1953.
Roy was a lifelong member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church, where the visitation will be held on Friday, November 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor David Foster officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Grindstaff Family Cemetery on Eggers Lane.

Roberta married Howard Egli on 14 Dec 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Howard (son of Samuel C. Egli and Matilda Ritchie) was born on 3 Oct 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Apr 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Gertrude Lipps on 2 May 1940 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Gertrude (daughter of James Nelson Lipps and Ellen N. Taylor) was born on 28 Apr 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ina Mae Hyder Estep, 90, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Claude & Blanche Grindstaff Hyder. Ina was a 1942 graduate of Unaka High School, where she played on the Lady Ranger Basketball Team . She worked as a Lab Technician at St. Elizabeth Hospital prior to going to work for Dr. Dillard Shoals & Dr. Cone. She worked there for 35 years.
Ina was the oldest living member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church.
IIn addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan H. Estep, who died in 1995; by a son Rev. Richard H. "Dick" Estep, who died in 2014; two brothers: James H. & Clifford Hyder; and a sister-in-law: Lillian Hyder.
Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law: Danette & Doug Hardin; Her daughter-in-law: Jan Estep; Four Grandchildren: Jeff (Sherri) Hardin, Lance Estep, Stephanie (Donald) Ensor and Shannon (Christy) Estep; 10 Great Grandchildren: Sarah, John-Wesley, Jesse and Rebekah Hardin, Brandi, Davy and Daniel Ensor, Aaron, Carissa & Jacob Estep; Several nieces & nephews.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015, in the Grindstaff Cemetery with the Rev. David Foster officiating.
Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Grandsons & Great Grandsons.

Ina married Daniel Harvey Estep on 31 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Wiley Washington Estep and Clara Emily Arnold) was born on 1 Jun 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glen married Jettie Lou Grindstaff on 12 Jan 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jettie (daughter of Clayton Cammilus Grindstaff and Dora Elizabeth Stout) was born on 10 Mar 1931 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Jun 2021 in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Kenneth Brummitt, 74, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Frank & Rebecca Wilcox Brummitt. He was a Carpenter. Kenneth was a member of the Braemar Baptist Church. He loved working with wood.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother.

Survivors include two sons, Jeff Brummitt, Elizabethton and Mike Brummitt and wife Leanna, Hampton; three granddaughters, Michaela, Kortnee and Maggie; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Danny Osborne, Rev. Dexter Brumit and Rev. Luke Gwyn officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in the Lyons Cemetery. Music will be provided by the Friendship Free Will Baptist Church Choir. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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ELIZABETHTON - Hubert Ray Brummitt, 84, Elizabethton went to his Heavenly Home, Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Hubert was born in Elizabethton to the late Floyd Brummitt, Sr. and Myrtle Lyons Brummitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Floyd Brummitt, Jr., and James Brummitt and sisters: Josephine Brummitt, Clara Greene, Jeanette Rose, Thelma Miller and Hazel Head. Hubert was a member of Green Mountain Free Will Baptist Church where he attended most of his life. He loved to sing in church.
He was a former logger and he worked at Harris Tarkett until his retirement. He loved to work with wood and he enjoyed working in his garden and he loved family get togethers.
Survivors include his son: Tommy Ray Brummitt, Sisters: Wanda (Sue) Lyons and Marie Davis and husband Ronnie. His special nieces: Janice Clark and Shirlene Odom and his special great niece: Jamie Lee Clark, whom he adored. Several other nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday December 27, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Danny Osborne and Rev. Dexter Brummitt officiating. Interment will follow in the Lyons Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Jamie Lee Clark, Wyatt Phipps, Jamie Clark, Tommy Brummitt, Sonny Miller and Wayne Davis. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to Sycamore Springs Senior Living Staff for the excellent care, love and support Hubert received while there. Also special thanks to his Physical Therapist, Charles Hollowell for always going above and beyond his duty to provide his care throughout the years.

Raymond married Rose I. (Brummett) about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rose was born on 9 Feb 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Virginia Nell Lewis on 26 Nov 1947 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Virginia (daughter of David Willis Lewis and Loretta "Rettie" Campbell) was born on 2 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 2020 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabethton Star June 22, 2007
Rev. James A. Markland

Rev. James Allen Markland, 72, 1820 E. Myrtle Avenue, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

A native of Carter County, he had lived most of his life in Johnson City. He was a son of the late Melvin and Jennie Nidiffer Markland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Keith Markland, and a brother, Melvin Markland Jr. Rev. Markland was a member of the Freewill Baptist faith and had been a minister of the gospel for over 30 years. His last pastorate position was at True Faith Chapel in Elizabethton. He had also been a member of the Joyland Singers Quartet.

Rev. Markland had served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was also well known as Sky Hawk on the CB Radio; also known as Jim Allen on various radio stations. He had also worked at Empire Furniture and Trailways Bus Lines and had retired from City of Johnson City Transit System. Survivors include his wife, Ruby McKinney Markland; a stepdaughter, Debbie Thomas of Johnson City; a son, Lanny Markland of Johnson City; three daughters, Sherry Ann Lowe and Robin Bowers, both of Elizabethton, and Nancy Greer of Roan Mountain; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a special grandson, Randy Thomas, who made his home with Papaw and Mamaw; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Rev. Markland will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at Washington County Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. David Montgomery and Rev. Larry Dugger officiating. Music will be provided by the Montgomery Family. Entombment will follow the service.

James married Loretta Taylor on 23 Mar 1962 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Loretta was born about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Monroe County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ruby Lee McKinney on 20 Apr 1974 in Greene County, , , Tennessee. Ruby was born about 1933 in Cocke County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jan 2020 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Darrell "Dolly" Egli Spake, 87, of Fallston, N.C., went to her heavenly home Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Cleveland with her loving husband by her side.
Born October 20, 1930, in Elizabethton, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Howard and Roberta Egli.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bill Spake.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Fallston Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Fallston Baptist Church with the Rev. David Blanton officiating. The entombment will follow the services in the Rose Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum, Fallston.

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Rosella K. Pritchard, born January 29, 1952 in Elizabethton, Tenn., died at home on September 12, 2021.
Rosella was employed for many years at Betty’s Burger Hut.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Ray and Gertie Lipps Grindstaff; a brother, James Ray Grindstaff; and son, Stevie Hardin.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Pritchard; her daughter, Brandy Proffitt; two sisters; two brothers; and her grandson, Gavin.
Despite her health issues, Rosella posted inspirational and encouraging quotes showing her love for others and for her Savior Jesus Christ on her Facebook page.
It was Rosella’s wish to be cremated.

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Danette Hardin, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Daniel H. and Ina M. Estep. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rev. Richard Estep, and a grandson, Jesse Hardin.
Those left to cherish her memories include her devoted husband of 59 years, David “Doug” Hardin; son, Jeff Hardin and wife Sherri; daughter, Stephanie Ensor and husband Donald; six grandchildren, Sarah Hardin (fiancé Weston Colbaugh), John-Wesley Hardin, Rebekah Hardin, Brandi Ensor (fiancé Chris Beach), Davy Ensor and Daniel Ensor; and a very special great-granddaughter, Allie Beach.
Survivors also include five special sisters-in-law, Jan Estep, Georgia Ellis, Carol Hardin, Vera Smith and Karen Hardin, and life-long friends, Dean and Flo Grindstaff. In addition, she is survived by many nephews and nieces.
Danette was a life-long member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church and was retired from the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services.
A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, July 24, at 1 pm. at Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be provided by the New Liberty Quartet. Pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and nephews in attendance. Friends and family are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to express a special thank you to her grandson, Davy Ensor, for his loving care and assistance during her illness, the staff of Caris Healthcare, and all the visits and meals from family, friends and neighbors.

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Rev. Richard Harvey "Dick" Estep, 69, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday December 28, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. He was a Carter County native. He was a 1963 graduate of Unaka High School where he was a member of the Ranger Football Team for four years. Richard was ordained to the Ministry by his father-in-law Rev. Homer Salyer at Hunter Memorial Baptist Church forty two years ago. He had served the following Churches: Beck Mountain Baptist Church, Dungan Chapel Baptist Church and Stoney Creek Baptist Church. He also had held several revivals during his Ministry. He also had worked at PSG for 20 years. He was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church. Richard was preceded in death by his father: Daniel Harvey Estep, December 7, 1995.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years: Janice Salyer Estep. Two Sons: Lance "The Duke" Estep, of the home and Shannon Estep and wife Christy, Elizabethton. Three Grandchildren: Aaron, Carissa and Jacob Estep. His Mother: Ina Hyder Estep. One Sister & Brother-In-Law: Danette & Doug Hardin, Elizabethton. Numerous nieces & nephews.
A Service Honoring the life of Richard Harvey Estep will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2014, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eric Heaton, Rev. Eric Wright and Rev. Roy Wilson (Ministers who Richard had ordained) officiating. Interment will follow in the Grindstaff Cemetery (Stoney Creek) with the Rev. Roger Haley and Rev. David Foster officiating. Music will be provided by Eric Heaton, The New Liberty Quartet and Debra Woods. Active Pallbearers will be: Aaron Estep, Desler Salyer, Roy Salyer, Doug Hardin, Jeffery Hardin, Jerry Proffitt, Jamie Buckles and Eddie Spears. Honorary Pallbearers will be: All his Nephews, Harold Bowers, Javy Taylor, Estel Taylor, Lanny White, Billy "Boo" Bishop, Ken Pierce and Ministers of the Watauga Baptist Association. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the service hour Wednesday. Friends may also visit with the family and the residence.

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Robin Marie Markland Bowers, 61, of Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, at her residence.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Jimmy Allen Markland and Loretta Taylor Morris and her step-father, Billy Jack Morris.
Robin had been an employee of Wal-Mart for a number of years before being employed by the Carter County School System as a custodian at Unaka High School and Hunter Elementary School. She was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Markland.
Survivors include her children, Renee Gladson and Jonathan Bowers and wife Chastity, all of Elizabethton, and Michelle Dotson, Johnson City; eight grandchildren, Kaitlyn Simerly, Morgan Simerly, Megan Simerly, Zayne Buckles, Avery Dotson, Kendall Dotson, Nick Bowers and Allston Harrison; the father of her children, Harold "Mutt" Bowers; her brother, Laney Markland; her sisters, Thelma "Pebbles" Blake and Sherry Ann Lowe; and several special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Robin Marie Markland Bowers will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Greer officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, in the Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.