Martha Ann (Loveless)

Martha married William Loveless about 1842 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1820 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married James Myers on 17 Apr 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James was born in 1820 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Jane Crow about 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married George W. Pharr on 7 Oct 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Sherwood Shadrack Pharr and Amanda Hyder) was born about 1850 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married Catherine S. Hardin on 27 Aug 1879 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Catherine (daughter of Elijah D Hardin, Jr. and Eliza Catharine Potter) was born on 30 Jan 1859 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 5 Apr 1950 in , Laurens County, South Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Mary Ann Wilson about 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 15 Apr 1853 in Ohio, , , ; died on 17 May 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Siam Side of Beck Mtn., Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allen married Eliza Jane Jenkins about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Hugh Jenkins and Clarinda Onks) was born in Jan 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Marguerite Emma Brumitt about 1900 in , , Tennessee, . Marguerite (daughter of Phillip Thomas Brumitt and Sarah Ann Weeks) was born on 7 Mar 1883 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Jan 1929 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Daniel B. Bowers on 3 Jul 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Murry J. Bowers and Eliza J. Pierce) was born about 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Nov 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Cary Hunt "C. H." Jordan on 25 Mar 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cary was born on 3 Oct 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jan 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Thomas Nathaniel Taylor on 25 Nov 1905 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Thomas (son of David W. Taylor and Joanna Gourley) was born on 26 Jan 1874 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died after 1830 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Debby Joan Douglass about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Debby was born about 1875 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gertrude married Fred Frazier Holden on 4 Sep 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fred (son of David Bailey and Julia Ann McNeely) was born on 1 Jan 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1970 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Nettie Mae Jenkins on 9 Sep 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nettie (daughter of Godfrey Robert Jenkins and Edna E. Oliver) was born on 14 Aug 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, July 15, 1940
EARL BOWERS SHOOTS SELF THRU HEART - Grief over Dead Wife And Condition of Sick Child Blamed for Act
Despondent over "so much trouble" is said to be the cause of Earl Bowers, 35-year old father of three children of the Blue Springs section, piercing his heart with a .12-guage short gun today, dying approximately five minutes later, member of the sheriff's force said.
According to officers, Sheriff Ernest Brumitt, Rhody Fortner and Charlie DeLoach, who made the investigation, Bowers had gone in to his bed-room[sic] and pulled the trigger, his body falling back on the bed.
A neighbor, working in the garden nearby heard the shot and ran to the house. Officers were called.
Grieving over the death of his wife nearly two years ago, and the condition of his youngest child, was advanced as the basis for the committing the act.
"I got into so much trouble and tryed everything to get out" a note read that was found nearby. Here a few words were intelligible.
The note, written on a part of a dirty envelope, continued "I had only thing in this world I love and want. Someone tell Miss Stover not to send her away if she can't help her, get someone to keep her. I'm going to mee" ... " and here a word could not be made out.
On the back of the envelope were three words: "I want Shirley to have what stuff I have got here."
Further instructions on the envelope provided arrangements for the funeral. He requested that Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Jess Richardson "talk" over him.
Bowers' wife died about one year and a half ago, a few days after she gave birth to her youngest child, who is said has been in a very bad physical condition since birth. The child has been treated at various hospitals and was recently sent home with a report that doctors were unable to do anything for it, officers stated.
A brother of Bowers was stabbed to death in a fracas at a cabin in Taylor Hollow off from Stoney Creek about a year ago. His body was found near the cabin home of Adam Hurley following an all-night party at the Hurly home.
Bowers leaves three small children.
The body was brought to the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home this morning to prepare for burial. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, July 16, 1940
FUNERAL HELD TODAY FROM STONEY CREEK CHURCH FOR BOWERS
Funeral Service for Earl Bowers, 30, who died yesterday morning from gun shot wounds said to be self-inflicted by investigating officers, were held this afternoon from the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.
Rev. D. R. Kilgore and Jess Richardson conducted the services following a request made by the deceased in a note found after the shooting.
Bowers left a note setting forth the reasons for his act. Grief over his wife and an afflicted child were believed to be chief reasons.
His wife died about a year and a half ago. Relatives and friends had been taking care of his children since her death.
Surviving are his 17 month-old son and two daughters.

Earl married Utah Nidiffer about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Utah (daughter of Newton J. Nidiffer and Rose Ritchie) was born on 25 Dec 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in James Elliot Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Charles David Markland, Jr. about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Charles David Markland and Amanda E. Campbell) was born on 2 Sep 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jul 1955 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sula married Daniel Cornett about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of James H. Cornett and Malona E. "Lona" Cordell) was born on 31 Oct 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married Henry Edgar Lowe on 17 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Henry (son of John Mason "Dock" Lowe and Alice Mullins) was born on 7 Mar 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mae married Vernon F. Fair about 1935. Vernon (son of Alfred Bishop Fair and Florence Louise Jones) was born on 4 May 1914 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Aug 2001 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Della (Loveless) about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Della was born about 1905 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chassie married Thomas Bruce Verran about 1925. Thomas was born on 17 Aug 1904 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 16 Nov 1973 in Forsyth County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Teresa M. (Loveless) about 1934. Teresa was born on 17 Jun 1931; died on 22 May 2013 in Franklin County, , , Ohio; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, , Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Addie Marie Davis about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Addie was born on 22 Jun 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Lena Mae Holden Lewis, 91, Johnson City, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at her home. She was born in Elizabethton to the late Fred Frazier and Gertrude Loveless Holden. Lena was in food service and worked in school cafeteria’s serving food to students, which she loved very much. She was member of Bethel Church of Christ. Lena loved to travel with her family, especially to Dollywood and Disney World. She was always ready to jump in the car and go. Lena loved bringing her family together on Sundays with her wonderful cooking. Lena never complained and her family thought that was a very special and caring trait that she had.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Henry Lewis, Jr.; brothers, Coolidge Calvin Holden, Ralph Holden, Billy Joe Holden, James Delman Holden.

Survivors include her children, Shirley Ann Lewis Leonard, Terry Lynn Lewis (Frieda), Susan Marie Scott (Everett), Jerry Wayne Lewis (Starlite); grandchildren, Angela Walters (Vincent), Amy Wilson (Robert), Christy Deloach (Jeff), Amanda Wells (Justin), Chad Lewis (Cindy), David Lewis (Jessi) Michael Lewis (Kim); step grandchildren, Michael and Ian Cross; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, David Allen Holden, John Frazier Holden (Geri); special sister-in-law, JoAnne Ingraham; special friends, Dorothy Moore, Louise Whaley, Betty McInturff; several nieces and nephews.

The graveside service will be held Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in Roselawn Memory Gardens with Mr. Terry Lyons, minister, officiating. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 A.M. Pallbearers will be David Lewis, Chad Lewis, Michael Lewis, Caleb Wilson, Kevin Slagle and Vince Walters.

Family/Spouse: Herbert Henry Lewis. Herbert was born on 2 Apr 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David A. Holden, 82, went home to the Lord on July 14th 2022.

David was born in Jonesborough, Tennessee, on November 22nd 1939. He was a godly man and was a member of East Unaka Christian Church. David loved attending church and loved spending time with his family. He was retired from the Rainbo Baking company, where he worked as an operator.

David was preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley A. Holden; parents, Fred and Gertie Holden; brothers, Billy Joe Holden, James D. Holden, Calvin Collage Holden, Ralph Holden and sister Lena Mae Lewis.

David is survived by his brother, John F. Holden; daughters, Tina Robin Rhymer and Kimberly Dawn Rush and Todd Higgins; grandchild Timothy Mack Rhymer Jr.; special friends, Porter Laws, Richard Percell, Gay Penix, Jerry and Donna Whitaker, Charles Mosier; special niece Shirley Leonard and several nieces and nephews and his church family.

The Holden family will receive friends on Monday July 18th from 12:00 pm till 2:00 pm at Tetrick Funeral services in Johnson City with a funeral service at 2:00 pm. A graveside committal service will be held afterward at 3:00 pm at Washington County Memory Gardens. Minister Wayne Emory will be officiating. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

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ELIZABETHTON - Edith Bowers Campbell, age 89, a loving mother and grandmother of 1209 Happy Valley Street, Elizabethton, TN formerly of 161 South Street in the Hunter Community passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at the residence of her daughter.

A native of Carter County she was the daughter of the late John M. and Nettie Jenkins Bowers. Mrs. Campbell worked at the lunch counter in the S. H. Kress store and everyone in Elizabethton knew her and her friendly face. In the Hunter community she was known for her beautiful yard and garden. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Roan Campbell and several brothers and sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include three daughters, Judy Walton, Sharon Mosier and husband Don and Kathy Perry and husband John, all of Elizabethton; a son, Tony Campbell, Elizabethton; grandchildren, Jim Walton, John Perry, Tina McNair, Michael Shouse and Chelsey Campbell; great-grandchildren, Monica Volsky and husband Austin, Hannah McNair, Savanna McNair, Zach McNair, Kyleigh Campbell, Hadley Shouse and Levi Shouse; a brother, Verl Bowers and wife Mae, Hampton; sister-in-law, Dorothy Hall, Elizabethton and brother-in-law, Bobby Campbell, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to honor the life of Edith Bowers Campbell will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 29, 2020 in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Ray Arnel Bowers, 70, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late John & Nettie Jenkins Bowers. He was retired from Flour City, Johnson City. He loved to fish.

Survivors include his wife: Vickie Diane Oaks Bowers. Two Children: Rebecca Stargel & husband Raffe, Murfreesboro and Brian Bowers & wife Pam, Elizabethton. Five Grandchildren. One Brother: Verl Bowers, One sister: Edith Campbell.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery with Pastor Terry Dugger officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be: Raffe Stargel, John Markland, Billy Bowers, Cyrus Kelley, Michael Bailey and Jim Lyons.

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James Floyd Markland, 90, 1126 Bluefield Avenue, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at the residence of a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. David R. Markland, Elizabethton.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charles David and Bertha Elizabeth Jordan Markland. Mr. Markland had lived in Michigan for 28 years before returning to Elizabethton in 1999. He was a retired pipe fitter with General Motors in Detroit. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Local #22, Detroit. Mr. Markland was also a member of the West Gate Cyrus Masonic Lodge #520 of West Branch, Mich. He was a member of the Southside Free Will Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his second wife, Eva Caroline Slone-Markland in 1998 (who died in Michigan); by a son, James H. Markland (Viet-Nam), and a sister, Carrie Markland.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Patricia and Edward Hester, Johnson City, and Elizabeth Owens, Orange Park, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law, David R. and Nioka Markland, of the home; two sisters, Louise Deloach and Janelle Nidiffer, both of Elizabethton; three brothers, George "Ed" Markland and Bobby J. Markalnd, both of Elizabethton, and Howard Markland, Flushing, Mich.; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

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Louise Markland Deloach, 88, Walker Street, Elizabethton, went to be with her
Heavenly Father Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in the Johnson City Medical Center
after a brief illness.

Mrs. Deloach was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late
Charlie and Bertha Jordan Markland. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Lester "Buck" Deloach, two brothers, Floyd
and Harry Markland, and a sister, Carrie Markland. Mrs. Deloach retired from
the Bemberg Corporation. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church
and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class.

Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Sue and Terry McKinney and
Genia Jenkins, all of Elizabethton; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Mary
Deloach, Elizabethton; three brothers, Bobby Joe Markland and Ed Markland,
both of Elizabethton, and Howard Markland, Flushing, Mich.; a sister, Janelle
Nidiffer, Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Opal Deloach, Elizabethton; six
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a
very special friend, Lola Eller.

Funeral services for Mrs. Deloach will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, March
18, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Cecil "Nick" Bradshaw and Rev. Elmer
Carter officiating. Music will be provided by Rev. Phil Poston. Interment will
be at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to
assemble at the funeral chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday, will be Jeff McKinney,
Mike Jenkins, Jerry Jenkins, Gary Deloach, Ricky Markland, Mark Markland and
Buddy Farmer. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry McKinney, Arvil McKinney,
Pink McKinney, Roy McKinney, Randy Markland and Lynn Markland. The family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Friends may
call at the residence at anytime.

Ada married Lester Clarence "Buck" DeLoach about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lester (son of William J. DeLoach and Sarah Ida Blackburn) was born on 9 Mar 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Apr 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Wanda Mae Clark about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Wanda was born on 6 Dec 1924 in Mercer County, , , West Virginia; died on 15 Jan 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married Claud J. Nidiffer, Jr. about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Claud (son of Claud A. Nidiffer and Nellie B. Fair) was born on 15 Dec 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jun 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jim married Frankie Mona Benfield about 1940. Frankie (daughter of Floyd Preston Benfield and Elda Laura Ollis) was born on 24 May 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 30 Jul 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY - Walter Atlee" Jack" Lowe, Sr., 91, of 947 Slabtown Road, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday November 21, 2018, at the Lakebridge Health Care Center of Johnson City, TN.

Jack was born on August 27, 1927, in Carter County, TN to the late Henry Edgar Lowe, Sr. and Florence Jordan Lowe. Jack was also predeceased in death by his wife Sommai Lowe and stepfather Lionel L.D. Lowe as well as his brother Henry E. Lowe, Jr.

Mr. Lowe was a true Southern gentleman who loved his country. He served 27 years combined in the TN Guard, US Navy, and US Air Force. He entered the Navy at the ripe age of 17, serving as a radar man during WWII and participated in the A-bomb testing at Bikini Atoll. He became a Shellback and member of the Order of the Neptune after crossing the equator on a ship. He continued his service during the Vietnam War as a Master Sargant in the US Air Force, earning a Bronze Star and serving in the National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP) under the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He loved gardening and collecting Oscar winning movies as well as supporting his football teams, the Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Volunteers. Jack was a Graduate of Johnson County High School.

Those left to cherish his memory are his two daughters; Cat-Thee Dingus and husband Chris, Kingsport, TN and Deborah Sword and husband Ronnie, Oviedo, FL; a son, Walter 'Dub' Lowe and wife Louise, Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Catelin Dingus, Katherine Sword, and Ron Sword; his former spouse and friend Mary Lou Hajducsek.

The family of Jack Lowe would like to thank Dr. David Jones, the VA Hospital at Mountain Home, Lakebridge Health Care Center, and Visiting Angels, especially Sara Reece.

Funeral Services for Walter Atlee 'Jack' Lowe Sr. will be conducted at 6pm Sunday, November 25, 2018, at the Charles B. Hux Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home with Chaplin Dwight McPherson to officiate. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 6pm prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service with Military Honors Accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held at 11am Monday, November 26, 2018, in the Lowe Cemetery on Slabtown Road.

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Packy R. Fair, 82, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home. He was born in Elizabethton to the late Vernon F. Fair Sr. and Mae (Taylor) Fair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Kay Fair; a great-grandson, Jaxon Bradley Curl; and a sister, Pat Wilson. Packy was a United States Army Veteran and a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church. He retired as a forklift operator at Fleming-IJ Company. He loved sitting on his patio and counting the stars. Those left to cherish and remember Packy include his loving wife of 59 years, Darrell Ann Campbell Fair, of the home; his son, Steve Fair and girlfriend Pam Higgins of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Tiffanie Curl and husband Billy of Elizabethton and Kayla Babb (Lauren) of Paducah, Ky.; two brothers, Vernon F. Fair Jr. of Jonesborough and Tommy Fair of Elizabethton; one sister, Joyce Stevenson of Elizabethton; and three great-grandchildren, Austin Osborne, Trentin Lewis and Bradley Curl, all of Elizabethton. A celebration of Packy’s life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Steve Davis officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military Honors will be accorded at the graveside. Active pallbearers will be members of the Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

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JOHNSON CITY - Betty Jean Loveless White, 84, Johnson City, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Agape Nursing Home.

Betty was born in Elizabethton to the late David Eugene and Addie Marie Loveless.

Betty worked in real estate and for the Washington County Assessor’s Office for 40 years. Betty retired in 2013.

She was a member of East Pine Grove Park United Methodist Church for many years.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by: two husbands; one brother; and four sisters.

Survivors include: one son, Robert White; one daughter, Genae White-Tolley and her husband Dale; one granddaughter, Letecia Dawn “L.D.”; one sister; three brothers; and several nieces and nephews.

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Barbara retired from the Cabarrus County School system after 27 years of service as Cafeteria Manager at several elementary schools. She was a member of Coldwater Baptist Church and the Winsome Sunday School Class. Barbara graduated from Happy Valley High School.

Barbara married James Avery Strickland about 1958. James was born on 12 Feb 1937 in Horry County, , , South Carolina; died on 20 Feb 2014 in Cabarrus County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Cabarrus Memorial Gardens, , Cabarrus County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BLUFF CITY - Patricia M. Loveless Sparks, age 74, of Bluff City, TN passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, April 1, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Elizabethton, she was the daughter of the late David Eugene Loveless and Addie Marie Davis Loveless. She retired from the packaging department of Baxter Pharmaceuticals and she was of the Baptist faith. Patricia was an amazing and devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, boating and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrol Ann Sparks Cloyd; two sisters, Linda Carter and Barbara Strickland and one brother, Jackie Loveless. Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Cindy Christian and husband Brian, of the home and Cathey Vance and husband Todd, Johnson City; two sons, Phillip Sparks and wife Cindy, Elizabethton and Billy Sparks and wife Lisa, Milligan College; grandchildren, Phillip Sparks II and wife Lacy, Haley Sparks, Coty Sparks, Seth Sparks, Ashley Wallace, Chantz Scott, Darren Scott and Marc Anthony Cloyd; great-grandchildren, Aria Sparks, Graci Thompson, Lucas Thompson, Kennedy Sparks, Brennan Scott, Kintzon Scott and Chancellor Scott; siblings, Joe Loveless, Betty White, Judy Hughes, Brenda Pike, Jim Loveless and Richard Loveless and a special friend, Agatha Loveless.

A service to honor the life of Patricia M. Loveless Sparks will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 4, 2019 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Mr. Johnny Hilton, evangelist officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. on Thursday prior to the service or at the residence at other times. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 5, 2019 in Washington County Memory Gardens, Johnson City. Active pallbearers will be Chantz Scott, Phillip Sparks II, Coty Sparks, Seth Sparks, Marc Anthony Cloyd and Jason Loveless. Honorary pallbearers will be Mickey Mackley, Tim Carter, Darren Scott and Mark Cloyd.

Patricia married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jack was born June 28, 1046 in Carter County, TN a son of the late David Eugene and Addie Marie Davis Loveless. He was owner and operator of J.E. Logging for nearly 45 years and was a member of East Campus, First Baptist Indian Trail in Marshville. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War.

Jack will be remembered as a loving and devoted father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. A business man of great integrity, but most of all, he was a true Christian example for others to follow.

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JOHNSON CITY - Ms. Vicki Lynn Markland, age 71, of Johnson City, TN, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Ms. Markland was a native of Elizabethton, TN. She had lived in Johnson City most of her life. Vicki was the daughter of the late George Edward Markland and Wanda Mae Clark Markland. She was a Christian and a member of First Christian Church, Johnson City, TN. Vicki was retired from Citi, Gray, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ricky Markland and Randy Markland.

Those left to cherish her memory include a brother, Mark Markland and his wife Angie, of Elizabethton; a niece, Mallory Howell and her husband, Matt; two great nephews, Jackson and Walker Howell, all of Johnson City; an aunt Betty Chambers, of Elizabethton; several cousins also survive.

A special thanks to her friends and church family for all the support shown to her during her illness.

Funeral services for Ms. Vicki Lynn Markland will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Mr. Donald Mushayamunda, Minister, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in the Highland Cemetery, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Mr. Randy Markland, age 63, of Elizabethton passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Elizabethton, he was the son of the late George Edward and Wanda Mae Clark Markland. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War era.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Markland. Survivors include a sister, Vicki Markland, Johnson City; a brother, Mark Markland and wife Angie, Elizabethton; a niece, Mallory Howell and husband Matt, Johnson City; two aunts, Betty Chambers and Anna Sue Clark, both of Elizabethton and an uncle, Howard Markland, Michigan. Several cousins also survive.

Funeral service for Mr. Randy Markland will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 28, 2012 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. on Friday prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow the service in Highland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]