Stephen L. Cole

Stephen married Winnie (Cole) about 1846 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Winnie was born about 1828 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Saraphine married James Dempsey Garland on 10 Oct 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of David Garland and Elizabeth (Garland)) was born about 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Saraphine married Solomon Wilson on 8 Feb 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Solomon was born on 2 Aug 1853 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jan 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Salina married Charles Taylor Cole about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born about 1845. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winnie married Robert Nidiffer about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born on 7 Apr 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Lemuel Elkanah "Cain" Arnett on 22 Feb 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lemuel (son of John Henry Arnett and Sarah A. "Sallie" Townsend) was born on 28 Jan 1855 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 2 Feb 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lacey Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Josephine P. Lewis on 21 Jan 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josephine was born on 10 Jan 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married Cecil Raymond Hyder on 29 Aug 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cecil (son of Charles Hampton Hyder and Elizabeth "Ettie" Nave) was born on 30 Mar 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Suebird Nidiffer about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Suebird (daughter of Newton J. Nidiffer and Rose Ritchie) was born in Mar 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Feb 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jessee married Rubie V. Williams on 8 Mar 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rubie (daughter of Abraham Brown Williams and Rachel Loretta "Rettie" Frazier) was born on 30 Aug 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jessee married Maude Z. Treadway about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude (daughter of Charles Harrison Treadway and Sallie Gay Nave) was born on 15 Nov 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Treadway Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Charles Hopson on 8 Feb 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Jackson Hopson and Amanda Catharine Potter) was born on 2 Apr 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Apr 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Malley Bennett on 2 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Malley (son of Gilliam L. Bennett and Hester Barnett) was born on 14 Jun 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died in Feb 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bennett Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgia married Harrison Bennett on 7 Feb 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harrison (son of Gilliam L. Bennett and Hester Barnett) was born in Jul 1895 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Ruby Webb on 27 Feb 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruby (daughter of Mister Webb and Ethel O. Campbell) was born on 11 Mar 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Aug 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Minnie Evelyn Byrd, age 84, of Elizabethton, died Monday, May 7, 2007 in the Northside Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Raymond and Amanda Nidiffer Hyder. Mrs. Byrd was retired from Levi Strauss. She was a member of Siam Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Arnold B. Lovelace; a granddaughter, Ronda M. Lovelace; four brothers, Verl, Burnett, Clay and Haskel Hyder; and a sister, Lillian Nidiffer.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph Byrd, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Rondal C. and Elizabeth Lovelace of Johnson City; a grandson, David Lovelace, and his wife, Karen, of Kingsport; two granddaughters, Rebecca Lovelace of Greer, SC and Rachel Lovelace-Worley and her husband, David, of Bluff City; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Meghan, and Olivia Lovelace, all of Kingsport; two sisters, Lizzetta Pierce and Anna M. Singleton, both of Elizabethton; and two brothers, Jack Hyder of Elizabethton and Charles Hyder of John Day, OR. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Minnie married Arnold Benedict Lovelace on 21 Sep 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Arnold (son of Tennessee Lovelace and Mary Ann Hardin) was born on 5 Jan 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Anna M. "Ann" Singleton, 93, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Ann was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Cecil and Amanda Nidiffer Hyder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Nidiffer and Evelyn Byrd, and six brothers, Clay Hyder, Burnett Hyder, Haskel Hyder, Charles Hyder, Jack Hyder and Verl Hyder.
Ann retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 44 years of service and was a member of Siam Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, ceramics and her flowers. Most of all Ann loved being with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Frank E. Singleton, of the home; her son, Randy Singleton and wife Teresa, Elizabethton; her granddaughter, Laurel Singleton, Elizabethton; a sister, Lizetta Pierce, Elizabethton; and a sister-in-law, Faye Gould of South Carolina. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Anna M. "Ann" Singleton will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, in the Wilson Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Lack officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from the deacons of Siam Baptist Church, family and friends.

Anna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jack Hyder, 87, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016, at Hillview Health Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Cecil and Amanda Nidiffer Hyder.
Jack was a construction worker and farmer. He was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Crowe Hyder, who died October 23, 1996.
Survivors include two daughters, Janet Hyder, Elizabethton, and Veronica Mackara and husband Fred, Johnson City; a son, Michael Hyder and wife Shirley, of the home; three grandchildren, Amanda Davis, Jack Hyder and Brandy Hyder; six great-grandchildren, Haley, Caitlyn and Chance Pendleton, Michael and Cheyenne Hyder and Piper Abernathy; two sisters, Lizette Pierce and Ann Singleton and husband Frank; several nieces and nephews; and a special niece, Paulette Pierce.
Graveside services for Jack Hyder were conducted Monday, August 15, in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Hillman officiating. Pallbearers were Michael Hyder, Dean Pierce, Lawrence Pierce, Bill Grindstaff, Kevin Campbell and Matthew Campbell.

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Juanita Nidiffer Hall, 86, 1465 Highway 91, Elizabethton, died Monday, September 11, 2000, at Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness.
Mrs. Hall was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Alfred and Suebird Nidiffer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Hall, February 26, 1985; a daughter, Betty Joyce Tucker; a son,
Ronnie Hall; a sister, Effie Silver; and a brother, Ray Snyde "Slick" Nidiffer.
Mrs. Hall was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
HALL -- Funeral services for Juanita Nidiffer Hall, 86, 1465 Highway
91, Elizabethton, who died Monday, September 11, 2000, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside
Chapel, with the Rev. Richard Estep officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 14, at Caldwell Springs
Cemetery in Elizabethton.

John married Caroline Coffee on 17 Feb 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Caroline (daughter of John Langley Coffee and Coloma Montgomery) was born on 19 Feb 1931 in Kentucky, , , ; died on 17 Mar 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married James Monroe Potter on 16 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Carrick N. Potter and Amanda Naomi "Mandy" Trivette) was born on 7 Mar 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 1968; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dayton married Callie Jane Randolph on 23 Sep 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Callie (daughter of Samuel Britton Randolph and Viola Collins) was born about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Sep 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Martin B. Bennett, 88, of Hampton, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Malley and Lillie Arnett Bennett.
Mr. Bennett served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was co-owner of Hampton Auto Parts and a member of Union Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lynn Bennett; five brothers, Barney, Grant, Darius, Claude and Clinton Bennett; and one sister, Jane Ward.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Ruby Hicks Bennett; one daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Terry Banner, Hampton; one grandson, Isaac Banner; one sister, Myrtle Rhudy, Sulphur Springs; and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jane Bennett and Wanda Bennett, Elizabethton, Carrie Keene, Oak Ridge, Edna and Edward Thomas, Ruth and Richard Barrie, all of Elizabethton, E.C. Vines of Ohio and J.D. Cook, Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Martin B. Bennett will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Union Baptist Church with the Rev. James Strickland and the Rev. Wesley Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Ranshaw officiating. Active pallbearers will be David Bennett, Mickey Bennett, Ricky Whitehead, Kenneth Thomas, Dale Cook, Teddy Hardin, Terry Banner and Allen Hobbs. Honorary pallbearers will be former employees of Hampton Auto Parts and his church family. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Amedisys Hospice, the staff of Sycamore Springs Living Center and the staff of Hermitage Health Center.

Martin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Myrtle Bennett Whitehead Rhudy, 89, of Jonesborough, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The daughter of the late Malley and Lillie Arnett Bennett, Myrtle was born on February 15, 1932.

Myrtle was a dedicated, strong mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. She loved to read, cook, do jigsaw puzzles, and travel when she was able. She loved her family and welcomed anyone to her home to enjoy her amazing cooking.

She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Don Whitehead in 1980 and second husband, John Rhudy in 2012, brothers, Barney, Darius, Johnnie Claude, Grant, Martin and Clinton Bennett, sister, Jane Ward, sisters-in-law, Helen, Mary and Jane Bennett, brother-in-law, Glen Ward, and daughter-in-law, Jolene Whitehead.

Myrtle is survived by her children, Joyce Powers (Charlie) of Piney Flats, Tennessee, Joel Whitehead of Jonesborough, Tennessee, Debbie Platz (Greg) of Batavia, Ohio, Rick Whitehead of Jonesborough, Tennessee, and Gayle Rhudy (Margaret) of Jonesborough, Tennessee, Grandchildren, Elizabeth Powers, Chuck Whitehead, Chris Whitehead (Melissa), Eric Whitehead, Jennifer Wagner (Tom), Ben Hughes (Christy), Ryan Hughes (Karylanne), great-grandchildren, Mason and Sadie Whitehead; Tommy, Sarah and Jacob Wagner; Cameron Hughes; Brennan and Alayna Hughes, sister in laws, Ruby and Wanda Bennett, several nieces and nephews, and special friends, Kathy Johnson, Margaret Rhudy, Linda Church, Lula Gray, Mary Nell Webb, Eckie Platz, Brenda Hubbard, and mom’s fur-baby, her cat, T.J.

The family would like to thank Mom’s neighbors for all their care and support through the years; Brian and Joy Horton, Nancy Tester, Joann Ford, and Jim Rogers. We would especially want to thank Caris Healthcare for all their loving care for our Mom. Ketcha, Amanda, Michael, Amy, Justin, Hannah, Nate, Diana, and Kamela, you are all Angels.

Visitation for Myrtle will be held at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM. The graveside service will follow at 3:30 PM at East Tennessee Cemetery in Blountville, TN. Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Pastor Charles “Toonie” Cash will be officiating.

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Clinton Bennett, 75, of the Blue Springs Community of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a valiant battle with leukemia. He was the son of the late Malley and Lillie Arnett Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Grant Bennett, Darius Bennett, Claude Bennett and Barney Bennett Mr. Bennett was a former employee of Raytheon Corporation and of North American Rayon Corporation with thirty four years of service, before retiring from the Abrasive Technology Company in Watauga. He was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church and loved fishing, woodworking, building things with his hands, and he loved his granddaughter. Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Wanda R. Oliver Bennett, of the home; two daughters, Paula Dillon and husband, Robert Jr., and Susan "Sue Sue" Williams and husband, Jeff, both of Elizabethton; one son, Mickey Bennett and wife, Sandra, Elizabethton; one very special granddaughter, Bethany Williams, Elizabethton; one brother, Martin Bennett and wife, Ruby, Hampton; two sisters, Myrtle Rudy, Sulphur Springs, and Jane Ward, Jonesborough; four sisters-in-law, Jane Bennett, Elizabethton, Nadine Ward, JoAnn Ward and Lois Vines, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Bennett will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 5, 2013, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Richard Thomason, Minister, officiating. A eulogy will be provided by his son, Mickey Bennett. Music will be under the direction of Donna Ellis. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Saturday, or at the residence at anytime. The graveside service will follow in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery in the Blue Springs Community. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Williams, Wendell Williams, Steve Franklin, Mack Collins, Gayle Oliver and Grant Hardin. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Blue Springs Christian Church, Harry B. Crowe and Willard Loveless.

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JOHNSON CITY - Farrell Bennett, 76, Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at his residence, following a brief illness.

Farrell was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City.

He was a son of the late Harrison and Georgia Pearl Arnett Bennett.

Farrell was a 1959 graduate of Lamar High School, and later received a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in 1975, and a Master's Degree in Accounting in 1979, both from Steed College.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving four years in Anchorage, Alaska, then two years in the Air Force Reserves.

Farrell was employed with Holston Army Ammunition Plant, retiring after thirty-two years of service, then returned for five years after Holston Army Ammunition Plant became BAE Systems, "re-retiring" in 2007.

He was a longtime member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendant and teacher, and was the assistant van driver.

Farrell loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing golf, putt-putt, spending time in the mountains, and served as an usher for the University of Tennessee at home football games for the past nineteen years.

In addition to his parents, Farrell was preceded in death by five brothers, Elmer, Roy, Henry, Richard and Clyde Bennett, two sisters, Sara Humphreys and Ann Barnett.

He is survived by his wife of more than fifty-one years, Brenda Barber Bennett; two sons, Hershel Farrell Bennett and wife Gabrielle, Alpharetta, GA, and Anthony Lynn Bennett and wife Liz, Kingsport; five grandchildren, Bronwyn, Kensley and Braeden Bennett, Alpharetta, Evie Kate and Brendan Bennett, Kingsport; four brothers, John and Mickey Bennett, Oregon, Ray Bennett, R.C. Bennett and wife Brenda, all of Johnson City; three sisters, Dorothy Ledbury,

Oregon, Frances Campbell, Watauga, and Nita Rice, St. Simons Island, GA; many, many, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank Brooks Monroe and Avalon Hospice, for their excellent care of Mr. Bennett.

The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 7:00 P.M., at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Crowe, Rev. Byrl Fann and Rev. Howard Ray, officiating. Farrell's son, Hershel Farrell Bennett, will Eulogize his father. Special music will be provided by the church trio and The Quillen Family.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:00-7:00 P.M., in the Sanctuary of the church.

The graveside committal service will be held Thursday at 10:00 A.M., in Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Bristol V.F.W. Post #6975 and members of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 39, Bristol. Nephews and cousins will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Hoare, Hershel Buchanan, the Men of Piney Grove F.W.B. Church, his golf, putt-putt and U.T. football buddies.

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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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ELIZABETHTON - Eula Mae Hodge, age 91, of Elizabethton, TN went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was born to the late James Monroe “Poga” Potter and Sarah Catherine Hopson. Mae was the Administrative Assistant for Laws-Troutman Insurance Company where she later retired. She was active with a group of ladies that would go to the Carter County Jail weekly and have devotions with the female inmates. Mae loved to sew, cook, and take care of others. She was a member of First Christian Church, Elizabethton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lestol M. “Sid” Hodge and brother, James M. “Bud” Potter. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Teresa Densford and husband Orris, of Elizabethton; two sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Oaks and Leota Holsclaw, both of Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Anna Marie Densford, of Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to honor the life of Eula Mae Hodge will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Michael Klaus and Mr. Brock Harrison, Ministers officiating. Active pallbearers are Randy Brockley, Isaac Carson, Adam Greenlee, Michael Greenlee, Noah Holsclaw, Chris Mosely, Efren Rosario, David Shields and David Trivette. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of First Christian Church, Elizabethton.

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ELIZABETHTON - Leota Holsclaw, age 83, of Elizabethton, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late, James “Poga” Monroe Potter and Sarah Catherine Hopson Potter. Leota retired as a Medical Secretary for Dr. Eugene Galloway. She was a member of Elizabethton Church of Christ and Graduate of Elizabethton High School. She enjoyed going to Elizabethton ballgames, traveling, entertaining, cooking and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
In addition to her parents, Leota was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Willie Holsclaw; brother, Bud Potter; sister, Eula Mae Hodge and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in law. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Eddie Holsclaw and wife Amber and Jeff Holsclaw and wife Vanessa, all of Elizabethton; three granddaughters, Jessica Trivette and husband David, Summer Mosley and husband Christopher, Katie Rosario and husband Danny; two grandsons, Noah Holsclaw and Josh Reifert and wife Melissa; eleven great- grandchildren, Halle, Luke, Levi, Miles, Callie, Millie, Stella, Willa Mae, Selah, Nala and Jade; sister, Dorothy “Dot” Oaks, of Elizabethton; two special nieces, Teresa Densford and husband Oris, Nancy Greenlee and husband Jim; special great-niece, Anna Marie Densford and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A funeral service to honor the life of Leota Holsclaw will be conducted at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Elizabethton Church of Christ with Mr. Roby Ellis, Minister and Mr. Eddy Craft, Minister officiating. Music will be held by Elizabethton Church of Christ Congregation. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. prior to the funeral service on Thursday at the church.
The graveside service and committal will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Todd Houston, minister officiating. Active pallbearers will be Christopher Mosley, David Trivette, Danny Rosario, Michael Greenlee, Adam Greenlee, Alex Jones, Ethan Cannon, Hadley Townsend, Terry Chambers. Honorary pallbearers are Noah Holsclaw, Randy Jones, Josh Reifert, elders/deacons of Elizabethton Church of Christ, John Bo Pansock, Steve Roberts and John Holsclaw Jr.

Leota married Willie Holsclaw about 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Willie (son of James Frederick Holsclaw and Susan Ann Harmon) was born on 2 Dec 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 2020 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]