Glasphery C. "Glathley" Brown

Glasphery married Presley Carden about 1838 in Orange County, , , North Carolina. Presley (son of Reuben Carden and Storey (Carden)) was born about 1820 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kinchelow married Eliza Ann Anderson on 6 Nov 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Susan (Anderson)) was born about 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ancil married Sarah Jane Oliver on 18 Jan 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of John Oliver and Veria Viney Estep) was born about 1840 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ancil married Nancy E. "Nannie" Blevins about 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of William B. Blevins) was born on 11 Aug 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jun 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vincent married Cassander A. E. "Cassie" Lewis on 16 Apr 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cassander was born in Nov 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

REUBEN J. CARDEN
Reuben J. Carden, Sr., one of the oldest citizens of Carter County, died Sunday at 3:45 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fina Collins, at Watauga Valley.
Mr. Carden was born June 10, 1849. He is survived by one son, Rhody Carden, of Watauga Valley; three daughters, Mrs. Fina Collins of Watauga Valley, Mrs. R. P. Carden of Siam and Mrs. Maggie Fortuner of Horseshoe Dam and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Sallie Crow of Horseshoe and Mrs. John Crow of Blue Springs. Also surviving him are 43 great grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. N. C. Coleman and the Rev. Roe Smith in charge. The Nidiffer Chapel Quartet will be in charge of the singing. The Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Horseshoe.
Active pallbearers will be the grandsons. The granddaughters will serve as flower bearers.

Ruben married Mary Carrie Nave on 1 Jan 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William Huston Nave and Jemima Crow) was born on 17 Jun 1844 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jul 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married William J. Campbell on 8 Jul 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born in May 1853 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Amelia C. Bowers on 24 Dec 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amelia was born in Mar 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Mary J. Bowers on 19 Jul 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Martha Emma (Carden) on 18 Mar 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born about 1877; died about 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Everette E. Williams about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Everette (son of Rev. Pleasant A. Williams and Levisa Pierce) was born on 10 Apr 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Naomi Ruth Moody on 30 Mar 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Naomi (daughter of David F. Moody and Nancy E. Johnson) was born on 21 Feb 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 26 Dec 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married Martha (Carden) about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born about 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Columbus "Lum" Fortner about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Columbus was born about 1882; died about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fina married Grant M. Collins on 22 Feb 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Grant (son of Jackson D.C. Collins and Rhoda Catherine Heaton) was born on 11 Nov 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rhudy married Lottie Bowers on 25 Aug 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lottie (daughter of Lawson H. Bowers and Mary E. Williams) was born on 22 Oct 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married Alvin Powell Shoun about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alvin (son of Frederick D. Shoun and Margaret T. Hardin) was born about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Dec 1949 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Doshie married John W. Hardin on 8 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Elijah D. Hardin and Lydia Forbes) was born on 11 May 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 May 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Lillie Rebecca Bertha Heaton on 12 May 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of Isaac Matthias Heaton and Alice Louisa A. Lipford) was born on 25 Oct 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 1990 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Sarah Margaret "Maggie" Nave on 1 Jan 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of George M. Nave and Mary E. Bowers) was born on 20 Feb 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Aug 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lucy Lavina McIntosh about 1918. Lucy (daughter of John McIntosh and Zillie Kate (McIntosh)) was born on 22 Aug 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jun 1953; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Charles Bruce Estep on 29 Dec 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Samuel Mitchell Estep and Nancy Ann Campbell) was born on 4 Mar 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nannie married Samuel Mitchell Estep on 25 Dec 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Isaac Jackson Estep and Rebecca Archer) was born on 3 Jul 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Dec 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Maude Hyder on 25 Jul 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude (daughter of Benjamine Franklin Hyder and Martha Belle McKinney) was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chrisley married Cora Buckles on 2 Aug 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of Isaac James Buckles and Ruthie Bowers) was born on 6 Jul 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William M. "Bill" Carden, 96, 470 Blue Springs Rd., Elizabethton, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 in the Life Care Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Richard and Emma Carden.
Mr. Carden was a retired employee of the Bemberg Corporation having worked there for 43 years.
He was a member of the First Church of God.
Mr. Carden was preceded in death by his first wife, Monnie Williams Carden and his second wife, Myrtle C. Carden; four brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Harley and Marcelline Carden, Elizabethton; a grandson and his wife, Dalerick and Cathy Carden, Atlanta, Ga.; two great-granddaughters, Courtney and Caroline Carden; a brother, Ruben Carden, Elizabethton, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J. Dan Bullion officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Horseshoe Cemetery.

William married Myrtle Alice Campbell about 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Dayton Charles Campbell and Clara Elizabeth "Bessie" Grindstaff) was born on 16 Feb 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nannie married Ronald Earl Tester about 1920. Ronald was born on 5 Oct 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 May 1980 in Warren County, , , Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ancil married Jessie Garland about 1921. Jessie was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Condon married Bessie M. Oakes on 7 Jan 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie (daughter of William Dolpus "Willie" Oakes and Eva Oralee "Ora" Vance) was born on 31 Aug 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 29 Jan 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jo Ann Carden Ellis Pearce, age 77, of Hampton, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a sudden illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Stover and Naomi Ruth Moody Carden.
Mrs. Pearce had worked as a cook at Hampton Elementary School. She was a very talented pianist and had a passion for music. Jo Ann enjoyed roller skating and ice skating. She was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church and Hampton Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pearce was preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Pearce and six brothers, Harry, Clarence, Carl, William, Robert, and Charlie Carden. She is survived by a daughter, Debbie Ellis Howe and husband, Daniel, Kingsport; two sons, James Daniel Ellis, of the home, and Joseph Leslie Pearce and his fiancé, Sherri Lewis, Hampton; three grandchildren, Virginia Naomi Marshall and husband, Dr. Phillip Marshall, Richard Matthew Howe, and Madeline Michelle Howe, all of Kingsport; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her first husband, Lewis Ellis, Johnson City; and special nieces, Bobbie Carolyn, Barbara Sue, Ruth Evelyn, Nancy Lynn, and Priscilla. Several additional nieces and nephews that Jo Ann greatly adored also survive.
The funeral service for Mrs. Pearce will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, Minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel prior to the service.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in the Hall Cemetery in Hampton. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 A.M. on Wednesday to travel together in procession. Active pallbearers will be Matthew Howe, Dr. Phillip Marshall, Bert Hale, Fred Howe, Dr. Robert Taylor, Bob McClain, and Tony Deloach. Honorary pallbearers are Frank Cates, Wayne Johnson, Clay Mars, and Harold Presnell.

Jo married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jo married Harry Roscoe Pearce on 16 Oct 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harry (son of Joseph Powell Pearce and Mary Edith Brumitt) was born on 23 Feb 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Dec 1999 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eliza Marie Carden Bowers, 92, of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Cambridge House, Bristol, following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Rudy A. and Lottie Bowers Carden.
Mrs. Bowers was a homemaker. She was of the Pentecostal Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, who died February 9, 2008; a daughter, Margaret Bowers; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Rebecca Bowers; a special niece, Penny Rosenboro and her husband Preston; one great-niece, Ashton Rosenboro, and one great-nephew, Jayden Rosenboro; a special friend, Kenven Richardson and wife Becky; and a host of friends and neighbors.
Funeral services for Eliza Marie Carden Bowers will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Matt Stewart officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in the Old Horseshoe Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, will be Kenven Richardson, Preston Rosenboro, Steve Collins, Jeremy Hodge, A.D. "Sonny" Fletcher, Jayden Rosenboro and Joe Carrier.

Eliza married Stuart Bowers about 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stuart (son of Robert Horace Bowers and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jenkins) was born on 19 Feb 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Feb 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Herbert Hoover Carden, 72, 433 Willow Springs Road, Elizabethton,
died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Carden was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Rhudy and Lottie Bowers Carden. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Arthene Carden, September 28, 2000.
Mr. Carden had made his home with his daughter for the past year. He was former employee of Tennessee Chair Company and retired from the Carter County School System as a custodian at Unaka High School and Hunter Elementary School. He was a member of the Old Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Preston Rosenboro, Bristol; a sister, Eliza Bowers, Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Ashton Rosenboro and Jayden Rosenboro; and a special friend, Ella Louise Nidiffer. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

CARDEN -- Funeral services for Herbert Hoover Carden, 72, 433 Willow Springs Road, Elizabethton, who died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, August 17, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Edd Davis and the Rev. Larry Garland officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 18, in the Old Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

Martha married Walter Stanley Patrick on 10 Oct 1946 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Rev. Darise C. Patrick and Lura Bell Greene) was born on 9 May 1925 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married Ruby Annalee Grindstaff on 19 Oct 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruby (daughter of Claude Emmert Grindstaff and Daisy Williams) was born on 24 Mar 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilma married William Carl Bowers on 12 May 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Horace Taylor Bowers and Living) was born on 27 Jan 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kenneth D. Campbell, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 08, 2018. He was born on July 10, 1937 to the late Isaac Newton Campbell and Rebecca Lillie Heaton Campbell. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Campbell Bowers, brothers, Richard Campbell and Leslie Campbell.

Kenneth was a United States Navy Veteran, having retired following 20 years of service. He loved to travel the roads with Sue visiting family, friends and making new friends. He was a skilled and gifted wood craftsman and also enjoyed golf and bowling. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 56 years, Sue D. Campbell, daughter and son-in-law, Elena Mabry and husband Robert, grandchildren, Danielle Mada and husband Adrian, Robert Mabry II and wife Britne, great grandchildren, Anabel, Kamryn, Joshua and Christopher Mabry and Adrian II, Isabella, Guillianna and Giovanni Mada, brother, Wade Campbell and wife Gladys. He is also survived by extended family, Jerry, Susan, Ryan, Nick Whitener, several nieces and nephews and many special friends.

A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer and Pastor Gwyn Anderson officiating. Special music will be provided by the Calvary Baptist Church Choir, Kenneth South and Shirley Potter. Graveside service and interment with military honors accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Reece Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Campbell, Michael Campbell, David Campbell, George Sampson, Nick Whitener, Ryan Whitener, Jerry Whitener. Honorary pallbearers are the Men's Sunday School Class of Calvary Baptist Church.

George married Veona Nave on 18 Aug 1934 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Veona (daughter of William Austin Nave and Carrie Lee Treadway) was born on 3 Sep 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Sep 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Lloyd I. Carden, Sr. 80, formerly of Rockey Branch Rd., Elizabethton, died Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charlie and Maggie Nave Carden.
Mr. Carden was a member of Beck Mountain Baptist Church and retired from Great Lakes Research as security guard.
He was a member of the Hampton Masonic Lodge #750 F&AM.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Estelee Crowe Carden, in 1998, and a granddaughter, Carrie Anne Campbell.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Charles Campbell, Watauga; Mary and Ronnie Pierce, Jacksonville, Fla.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Patti Carden and Lloyd Carden, Jr. and Norma Carden, all of Elizabethton; nine grandchildren, David, Daniel, and Douglas Campbell, Kelly Ensor, Ashley Carden, Aimee Carden, and Nancy Lee Carden, all of Elizabethton; Craig Pierce and Jody Towers, both of Florida and five great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2004 in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Ronnie Campbell and Rev. Bill Watson officiating. The graveside service and
burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2004 in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lloyd married Estelee V. Crowe on 15 Aug 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Estelee (daughter of Charles Frank Crow and Nancy A. Estep) was born on 13 Sep 1926 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Jan 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lola married Emert Harold Rosenbaum on 3 Jan 1964 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Emert (son of Charles William Rosenbaum and Anna Bell Blevins) was born on 6 Dec 1918; died in Nov 1981 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rexie married Buena Hendrix on 16 Nov 1943 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Buena (daughter of George Gurley Hendrix and Essie Seabuck) was born on 16 Dec 1918 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died in Jun 1969 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Lillian Pauline Salts about 1947. Lillian was born on 27 Feb 1932; died in Dec 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PINEY FLATS - Curtis E. Estep, age 94, of Piney Flats, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 5, 2018 from his residence.

Curtis was born in Carter County to the late Charles Bruce Estep and Eliza A. Carden Estep. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister; his brother, Conley; his sisters, Velma Fortner and Iva Lee Grindstaff.

Curtis retired from Paty Lumber Company after serving 50 years and later he worked at Builders First Source. He was a United States Army and Air Force Veteran, having served in World War II. Curtis attended Piney Flats First Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 38 years, Patricia "Patsy" Estep, of the home; his children, Portia Sams, of Gray, Michael Estep, of Monroe, NC, Vickie Emery, of Unicoi, Teresa Reed, of Knoxville, Debbie Jessen, of Lebanon, TN, Gayle McNutt, of Blountville, David Jones, of Carlton, Michigan, and Theresa Marcus, of Piney Flats; and 40 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Curtis E. Estep will be conducted at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Piney Flats First Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Allen Davis and Pastor Greg Lovelace, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church, prior to the service on Tuesday.

Graveside services will be private at Old Horseshoe Cemetery Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Iva married Vester Fred Grindstaff on 14 Apr 1945 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Vester (son of Jesse James Grindstaff and Anna Mary Crisp) was born on 19 Aug 1922 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Jul 2009 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Vester Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carl Edward Estep, 96, of Elizabethton, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, October 6, 2019, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchel and Nanny Carden Estep.
Mr. Estep served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European and South Pacific Theatres. He was retired as a Dental Technician at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was an active member of Roan Street Church of God where he served as clerk for over 50 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Eunice Isaacs Estep; one sister, Novella Treadway; and three brothers, Roy, SM and Floyd Estep.
Survivors include his children, Edward Dean (Sherry) Estep, Kingsport, Sue Tinker, Elizabethton, and Kathy (Ernest) Ensor, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Beth Estep (Jason) Lane, Mark Estep, Jamie Tinker (Brad) Carpenter, Renee Ensor and Jason (Lindsey) Ensor; and two great-grandchildren, David and Jacob Carpenter.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Bewley and Pastor Brien Sturgill officiating. Music will be provided by Gene Estep, Carol Roberts and Daren Shepard. The graveside service and interment will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 11, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:50 a.m. Friday, will be Brad Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter, Jason Ensor, Steve Pierce, Brandon Kent, Kevin Stout, Daren Shepard, Benny Whittemore and Eric Shepard.

Carl married Eunice Isaacs on 11 Aug 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eunice (daughter of Elias Frederick "Fred" Isaacs and Roxie Reece) was born about 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Mary Kate Reece on 3 Jun 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Mack Donald Reece and Myrtle Addie Reece) was born about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Samuel Mitchell "S.M." Estep Jr., 80, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchell Estep Sr. and Nannie Carden Estep. He was employed as a Draftsman at Magnavox for several years and retired as a Draftsman from Snap-On-Tool, Elizabethton. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. S.M. was an active member of the First Christian Church of Elizabethton.

His hobbies were gardening, woodworking and trains.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Humphrey Estep, April 2, 2003; by a sister: Novella Treadway; and three brothers: Infant Howard Dean Estep, Roy Estep and Floyd Estep.

Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Gene & Carolyn Estep, Elizabethton; A grandson: Craig Matthew Estep and his wife, Sylvia, Elizabethton; A Granddaughter: Cara Leanne Estep; Two Great Grandchildren: Sophia Brynn Estep and Camden Mitchell Estep; One Brother & Sister-In-Law: Carl & Eunice Estep, Elizabethton. His brothers and sisters-in-law: J.L. & Edna Collins, Mary & Ted Bryant, Ruth Baker, Martha & Bob Dorsey and Kenneth & Linda Humphrey; A special extended family member, Ruth Reynolds Poore.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Brent Nidiffer and Dr. Don Marshall officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2010, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Mr. Joel Crisp, Soloist, and Mr. Scott Reynolds, Organist. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday, will be: Steve Pierce, Brad Carpenter, Ed Rigney, Leonard February, Tim Broyles, Larry Collins and Steve Dunlap. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family, friends and neighbors and employees of Snap-On-Tool.

Notes:

Floyd C. Estep, 74, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchell Estep, Sr and Nannie Carden Estep. Floyd was a 1955 graduate of Elizabethton High School. He was a retired Design Engineer with Inland Container. He was a member of the Carter County Hunting and Fishing Club. He was a member of the Roan Street Church of God but attended Blue Springs Christian Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years Frances Stout Estep, a sister Novella Treadway and a brother, Roy Estep.

Survivors include Two Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Teresa & Michael Edwards, Lexington, South Carolina and Tammy & Steve Pierce, Elizabethton. Four Grandchildren: Christopher Edwards & Wife Kelly, Lexington, SC., Melanie Harmon and husband Rev. John Harmon, Lexington, SC, Daniel Burchett, Knoxville, and Stephanie Pierce, Elizabethton. A Great Granddaughter: Caroline Grace Edwards, Lexington, SC, a Great Grandson Michael Norris Harmon, Lexington, SC. Two Brothers: Carl Estep and S.M. Estep, Jr. both of Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews and his very special dog, Zorro.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Richard Thomason officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. John Harmon officiating. Music will be provided by Gene Estep, Organist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday will be: Joe Oliver, Richard Caldwell, Rick Melton, Rusty Melton, Glen Estep, Bill Mosley, Bill Hamilton and Norman Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Terry Miller, Bill Turner, Bill Polly, Wayne Estep, Dean Estep,and the Elizabethton High School Class of 1955.

Floyd married Frances Stout about 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frances was born about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Lona Nell Carden Malone, 82, Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Paul & Maude Hyder Carden. Lona was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a retired employee of The Raytheon Corporation after 27 years of service. Lona was also a beautician having worked at Mary Lee Beauty Shop for several years. Lona also served as a beautician at Memorial Funeral Chapel for over 35 years. Until her illness she was an active in her church, East Side Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Junior Malone and a son, Terry Malone.

Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Mike & Jan Malone; her sisters, Pearl Estep and husband Clyde "Buck" Estep, Johnson City and Nyla Reece, Knoxville; her daughter-in-law, Dena Wilson; several nieces & nephews; Breanna Little, who was like a granddaughter; her grand dog, Rudy.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. John H. Smith and Mr. Bob Allen Ministers officiating.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Charles Fitzsimmons officiating. Music will be provided by John & Mary Smith. Active Pallbearers will be her son, Mike Malone, Pete Taylor and employees of Memorial Funeral Chapel. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Her church family and the church family of First Free Will Baptist Church, Rev. Joel Cook and her special friend and neighbor Myrtle Henry.

Walter married Jane Nidiffer on 2 Jun 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jane was born on 5 Oct 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 May 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Ruth Tester Trivett, 80 of Earle St. Thomson, Ga., entered into rest December 11, 2006 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of Eli Trivett, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Washington Heights Baptist Church with Revs. Sonny Peevy and Brad Ellington officiating. Pallbearers will be Rusty Hannah, Trey Marshall, Troy Josey, Brian Josey, Brian Jenkins, Michael Josey, Hunter Connell, Tony Bentley, Allen Tankersley and Eddie Tankersley. Interment will follow in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Trivett was a native of Hampton, Tennessee but lived most of her life in Thomson, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Ronald Earle Tester and Nan Williams Tester. Mrs. Trivett was retired from Kingsley Mill after 38 years of service. She was also a member of Washington Heights Baptist Church and a member of the Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post # 7778. Survivors include husband, Eli Trivett, Jr., Thomson, Ga.; daughters, Sherry Neal (Tommy), Hilton Head, S.C., Nancy Trivett, Thomson, Ga., Linda Josey (Chason), Waynesboro, Ga.; brother, Jack Arrington, Wrens, Ga.; special friend and caregiver, Ruth Chastain; sisters, Helen Tester, Johnson City, Tenn., Pat Yates (Dick), Clemons, N.C., Margaret Smith, Tampa, Fla. and Shirley Tester, Albany, Ga.; 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Mary married Eli Trivette, Jr. about 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eli (son of Eli George W. Trivette and Bertha Lutishia Brumitt) was born on 30 Dec 1925 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Feb 2009 in McDuffie County, , , Georgia; was buried in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, , McDuffie County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Loretta Carden Largent Brockwell, 83, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Hermitage Health Center. She was the daughter of the late Croy and Lela Mae Carden and was born in Carter County, Tenn., on April 16, 1935. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brockwell; a sister, Jean Beach; and brothers, Jackie Carden and Buddy Carden.
Mrs. Brockwell retired from East Tennessee Undergarment as a seamstress. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Fair Haven Baptist Church.
She is survived by ten children: Rick Largent and wife, Shannon; Dale Largent and wife, Barbara; Randy Largent and wife, Christine; Jeff Largent and wife, Christine; Wes Largent and wife, Tammy; Debbie Younce and husband, Rick; Karen Ruth Ann Klopfenstein and husband, Brian; Bobby Brockwell and wife, Marie; Teresa Campbell and husband, Bill; and Robin Bradshaw and husband, David. She is survived by five siblings: Joyce Beam and husband, Junior; Mike Carden and wife, Linda; Danny Carden and wife, Ginger; Geraldine Sparks; Nancy Williams; and Mary King. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service for Mrs. Brockwell will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Lester Guinn officiating. Active pallbearers will be Rick Largent, Dale Largent, Wes Largent, Jeff Largent, Richard Largent, Josh Largent, Matthew Largent and Jake Necessary. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Largent and Bobby Brockwell.

Loretta married Kermit Largent about 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kermit (son of Dana H. Largent and Bertha Birchfield) was born in Sep 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Erma Myers - JOHNSON CITY
Erma Jean Hardin Myers, age 69, Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 29, 2008, from Christian Care Center of Johnson City following a brief illness.

She was a Carter County native and a daughter of the late Cecil J. and Ruby Grindstaff Hardin. Mrs. Myers was a graduate of Unaka High School class of 1955 and always enjoyed working on the class reunion committee.

Professionally, she was the financial secretary of First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, for thirty-two years. She truly learned to love God's Presbyterian children and enjoyed her years there.

Mrs. Myers became a Christian at an early age, being led to the Lord by the late dear one, Gertrude Hale. She was, at one time, a member of Willow Springs and Caldwell Springs Baptist Churches on Stony Creek. There she was taught by scripture and example.

After her marriage to Dr. George G. Myers (former ETSU professor), in May of 1955, she joined the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church with him and began an active service of Teaching and working in many areas of the Church's program. For twenty-five years, she worked tirelessly at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in West Carter County.

For the last thirteen years, Mrs. Myers had been a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, where she continued to be an innovative teacher, employing flip charts and many objects to illustrate a Sunday School lesson. She became known as the "Bag Lady" because there was always an object in her bag to make a point in a lesson.

Mrs. Myers would like to be remembered as a child of God, a servant and teacher in His church, a caring friend, mother and wife.

Mrs. Myers is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Dr. George G. Myers, of the home; and she was the proud mother of three sons and daughters-in-law: Glenn Stanley and Vicki Myers, Bristol, TN, Lynn Cecil and Rita Myers, Dr. James and Donna Myers, all of Johnson City. Mrs. Myers' other surviving family members are one grandson: Christopher George Myers, Johnson City; one sister and brother-in-law; Lois Fay (Hopson) Treadway and Bob Treadway; one brother and sister-in-law: John H. and Nyoka Hardin, Elizabethton; her nieces and nephews: David Keith and Connie Jo Hopson, Judy Hopson, John Claude and Jennifer Hardin, Jeremy Hardin, Richard and Vikki Thomas and Heather Richardson. In addition, her special friends Nita DeSalme, Wanda Bowers and a number of great-nieces, great-nephews and special cousins also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Myers will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in the First Baptist Church, Elizabethton, with Dr. Angus R. Shaw and Dr. Jim Royston officiating. Music will be under the direction of Julie Cardwell and Tim Smith. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the church prior to the service.

Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, in the Ensor Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at 10 a.m. Friday at Tetrick Funeral Home to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Claude Hardin, Jeremy Hardin, Richard Thomas, Bill Mosley, Steve Smith, Mike Wiggins, Gerald McDowell and Dale Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Messengers Class of First Baptist Church and her longtime friends and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 415 Washington Ave., Elizabethton, TN 37643; the Hales Community Ministry through First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton, TN 37643; to the charity of your choice or to the mission offering of your home church in her memory.

Erma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John H. Hardin, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from Holston Valley Medical Center. John was born in Carter County to the late Cecil H. Hardin and Ruby A. Grindstaff Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Erma J. Myers and Lois Treadway.
John H. Hardin was a family man who always placed God and his family first. He was involved in many things, but he always found the time for God and family. He was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for close to 30 years and also served as a trustee.
John retired from Unaka High School following 33 years teaching agriculture and where he had the only butchering class in Tennessee. He also taught agriculture at Elizabethton High School for four years. His knowledge of agriculture led him to be President of the TN National Vocational Agricultural Association as well as Chairman of the Soil Conservation Service of Elizabethton for many years. John has always loved the land and had a genuine dedication to farming. He was raised in Carter County and farmed here his entire life. His father and grandfather were farmers before him. When he was six years old, his father gave him a calf and told him that he was responsible for it. All through high school, even though he played football, he still had to take care of the dairy cows. While he was in college, he got up each morning at 4:30 a.m. to milk 48 cows before going to school. John has shared his love of the land by teaching his children to love the land that God gave them.
John H. Hardin is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nyoka Hardin; his sons, John Claude Hardin (Jennifer) of Elizabethton and Jeremy L. Hardin (Megan) of Elizabethton; his daughters, Vikki Thomas (Richard) of Elizabethton and Heather Leonard (Dennis) of Bristol, Va.; his grandchildren, Chandler Thomas, Kyndal Thomas, Mason Richardson, Ava Leonard, Hannah Taylor, John Hardin and Gracie Hardin; and his sister-in-law, Jonnie Wilson of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of John H. Hardin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Pallbearers are Richard Thomas, Dennis Leonard, Deon Sheffield, Doyce Sheffield, Mason Richardson, Richard Allen, Bryce Richardson and Mike Nidiffer. Honorary pallbearers are Sherrill Perry, Howard Campbell and Glen Arnold. The family will receive friends in the chapel from the hours of 5 through 7 p.m., prior to the service. The graveside service and interment for John H. Hardin will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Rodney Deyton officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON - Donald B. Carden, age 76, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from his residence, following a brief illness.

Donald was born in Carter County on January 11, 1941 to the late George and Veona Nave Carden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Carden; and one sister, Shirley Turner.

Donald retired from Inland Container and was a member of Siam Baptist Church. He enjoyed walking at Wilbur Dam, golfing, gardening, spending time with his family and watching Tennessee Vols Sports.

Those left to cherish his memory include three sisters, Wilma Sanders, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, Janice Holt and husband Larry, of Jonesborough, TN, and Joyce Taylor, of Lenoir, NC; two brothers, Earnest Carden and wife Etta, and Howard Carden, all of Elizabethton; eleven nieces and nephews; several great nieces and great nephews, as well as several good friends and neighbors, also survive.

A service to honor the life of Donald B. Carden will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Ray Colbaugh, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday, or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 12, 2017 in the Nave Cemetery, in the Siam Community of Elizabethton with Rev. Chris Hughes and Rev. Nick Colbaugh, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Turner, Timothy Turner, Keith Carden, Jason Taylor, Austin Canter, Dawson Boer, Adam Ashley, Justin Kirby and Phil Strickland. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Carden, Scott Carden, Eric Carden, Rick Church, Phil Nave, Harry Gahr, Barry Pope, and Arthur Nichols. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:50 AM on Friday.

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ELIZABETHTON - Earnest “Pig” Carden, age 76, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January, 11 2020 from Hermitage Health and Rehab surrounded by his family.

Earnest was born in Carter County to the late George Carden and Veona Nave Carden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Raymond, Donald and Howard Carden and one sister, Shirley Carden Turner of Michigan.

Earnest was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved listening to bluegrass music, attending the covered bridge festivals, hunting, fishing, camping at the lake and rooting for the Tennessee Vols and Hampton Bulldogs. He raised blue ribbon cantaloupe. He was a dedicated employee. He worked at North American Rayon Corporation for over 30 years until they closed. /he retired form Mapes Piano Strings with a decade of service. He did not fear hard work.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 50 years, Etta Peters Carden; two daughters, Donna Carden and Lisa Ashley and husband Adam; four grandchildren, Brooklynn Ashley, Dawson Boer, Raegan Ashley and Brayden Ashley; three sisters, Wilma Sanders, of Edwardsburg, MI, Jan Holt and husband Larry and Joy Taylor, of Lenoir, NC. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A service to honor the life of Earnest “Pig” Carden will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 13, 2020 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Nick Colbaugh and Shannon Sims, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday. The family requests that those attending wear Hampton Bulldog or UT Vols attire

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00AM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Nave Cemetery in the Siam Community. Active pallbearers will be Adam Ashley, Brayden Ashley, Dawson Boer, Tim Pierce, Aaron Pierce, Jerry Bowers, Eric Buckles, Phil Strickland, Austin Canter and Tyler Stansbury. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45AM. Honorary Pallbearers will be Scott, Eric, Tony and Keith Carden, Kevin and Tim Turner, Dylan Cook, Jason Taylor, Buck Gentry, Phil Nave, Rick Church, Corey Pierce and Perry White.

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Howard "Worm" Carden, age 73, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2018 from the Johnson City Medical Center. Howard was born in Carter County to the late George and Veona Nave Carden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Mary Campbell Carden; two brothers, Raymond Carden and Donald Carden; and one sister, Shirley Turner.

Howard retired from Star Building Systems and had previously worked at North American Rayon Corporation for 16 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #360, loved to fish, garden and refinishing wood floors. Howard was of the Baptist faith.

Those left to cherish his memory include two sons, Anthony Dwayne Carden, of New Mexico and Ronald Keith Carden, of Elizabethton; one daughter, Robin Michelle Carden Strickland, of Concord, NC; five grandchildren, Amber, Austin, Autumn, Abigail and Brentley; three sisters, Wilma Sanders, of Michigan, Janice Holt, of Johnson City and Joyce Taylor, of Lenoir, NC; and one brother, Ernest Carden, of Elizabethton.

A memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of Howard "Worm" Carden will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Moose Lodge #630, 288 Lovers Lane, Elizabethton, Tennessee with friends and family giving open eulogies.

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ELIZABETHTON – Margaret Ann Carden Campbell, age 75, of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born to the late Lloyd and Estalee Carden on September 22, 1946. Margaret was the eldest of four children. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Margaret treated every child that came into her life as one of her own. She loved having a house full of kids. Margaret always said when the kids were there, she knew they were safe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Carden, Jr. and daughter, Carrie Ann Campbell. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 54 years, Charles Campbell, of the home; four children, David Campbell and wife Angel, Daniel Campbell, Kelly Roberts and husband Anthony and Douglas Campbell; four grandchildren, Cale Ensor, Clayton Campbell, Jackson Campbell and Jonah Roberts; sister, Mary Pierce and husband Ronnie; brother, Kenneth Carden and wife Patti; four nieces, Jodi Tower and husband Clinton, Ashley Rader and husband Brian, Amiee Slemp and husband Jason and Nancy Carden; nephew, Craig Pierce and wife Marina; three great-nephews, Patrick Tower, Matthew Tower and Joseph Pierce.
The family of Margaret Ann Carden Campbell will receive friends between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Riverview Baptist Church, 1419 Broad St, Elizabethton, TN 37643. The family requests those who will be attending please dress casually.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the nurses of the ICU at Johnson City Medical Center. Your loving care of Margaret Ann Carden Campbell will never be forgotten, and to the staff of Carter County Rescue Squad for all your wonderful care of her over the past few years. Also, a special thank you to Rosella Scalf and Dustin Jennings from Amedisys Hospice for all their loving care and support.

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JOHNSON CITY - Brenda Gayle (Carden) Taylor, age 74, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, David William Carden, Jr. and Lillian Pauline Salts.

Brenda loved everyone and always thought of others before herself. She was a member of First Baptist Church for the past year and previously attended Crosspoint of Jonesborough. She was a wonderful homemaker and had been employed as a housekeeper. She loved her community at Pennington Crossing and loved to color and read her Bible but most of all she loved her family and especially her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish Brenda’s memory include her son, Mike (Tiffany) Taylor and their children, Austin, Chase, Michaela and Hannah; her daughter, Christie (Mark) Bailey and their children, Dalton Parks and Cameron Trimm; her brother, Alan Carden; her sisters, Cathy Baker and Melonie “Lynn” (Donald) Banks; the father of her children, Charlie W. Taylor; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family also survive as well as her loved friends at Pennington Crossing.

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David Alan Carden entered into rest June 10th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents David William and Lillian Pauline Carden and sister Brenda Taylor. He leaves behind son Tim Campbell, daughter Mellissa Campbell, sisters Cathy Leonard and Melonie Banks and her husband Donald Banks; 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many family and friends. Special cousins David Carden and Sandy Saults, also Aunt Maggie Saults.

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Connie Estep Vaughn, 74, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, from her residence. Connie was born in Carter County to the late Conley and Hattie Hyder Estep. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Marshall Vaughn; a brother, Benny Estep; and her great-grandson, Timothy James Vaughn.
Connie had worked at East Tennessee Undergarment in Elizabethton and was a member of Elizabethton Alliance Church. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, James Marshall Vaughn II and wife Donna of Elizabethton, Tenn.; her daughter, Martha Elizabeth Hopkins and husband Jeff of Prattville, Ala.; four grandchildren, Brandi Estep and husband Donny of Kingsport, Joshua Vaughn and wife Cassie of Johnson City, Amanda Battles and husband Nathan of Montgomery, Ala., and Jeffrey Hopkins and wife Emily of Prattville, Ala.; two great-grandchildren, Edgar Estep and Beau Battles; a sister, Mildred Barnes and husband Mike of Orlando, Fla.; and a brother, Bobby Estep and wife Gail of Orlando, Fla. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Connie Estep Vaughn will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, November 1, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Louie O'Bourke officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, prior to the service, or at the residence at other times. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 2, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Josh Vaughn, Donny Estep, Chris McQueen, Jeffrey Hopkins, Jeff Hopkins and Jon McAllister. Honorary pallbearers will be Kit McQueen and members of Elizabethton Alliance Church.

Connie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shirley Faye Grindstaff Taylor, 75, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 1, 2022, at The Waters of Roan Highlands in Roan Mountain, Tenn., following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her family and love at the time of her passing, with her husband, only daughter, and sister by her bedside.
The daughter of the late Vester and Iva Lee Grindstaff, Shirley was born January 4, 1947, in Elizabethton and was raised in Stoney Creek in Blevins Hollow. Her family later moved to Dejarnette Street in town. She attended Midway and East Side Elementaries, T.A. Dugger Jr. High School, and graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1965 with honors.
At EHS she met her high school sweetheart and love of her life, S. Joe Taylor. They were married December 20, 1966, at East Side Baptist Church. While Joe was in the U.S. Army, they moved to Colorado Springs, Colo., where Joe completed training as part of the dental corps. After Joe completed his military service in Vietnam, they moved to Dallas, Texas, where Joe attended mortuary school and Shirley worked at Baylor Hospital. A trusted and meticulous financial planner, Shirley specialized in accounting and banking positions throughout her career in Athens and Elizabethton, Tenn. As Joe worked at Bordwine Funeral Home in Etowah, Tenn., and later returned home in 1980 to manage Tetrick Funeral Home for nearly 40 years, Shirley helped support him by assisting with secretarial work on weekends, writing and faxing obituaries and making sure Joe and his co-workers always had a hot meal, no matter what time of day or night, and made sure that Joe’s dress shirts and suits were always meticulously pressed and starched. Shirley loved having married into the large Taylor family, where she was a favorite aunt and sister-in-law, and for decades never missed sending a birthday, anniversary or graduation card to every family member.
After praying for a child for nearly 20 years, Shirley gave birth to her miracle daughter, Jessica Leanne Taylor, on June 16, 1985. Jessica was Shirley’s pride and joy and the light of her life, as anyone who met her or talked to her knew. She was a completely devoted mother who truly found her calling when Jessica was born. She was a full-time mom and shuttled Jessica to school, piano lessons, and church.
At East Side Elementary, Shirley served as PTA president and treasurer and was a room mother. Shirley was devoted to helping improve the Elizabethton City Schools, and she helped spearhead the fundraising campaign that built a new band room at T.A. Dugger Jr. High. Full of pride for Jessica, who played the French horn, Shirley also served as president and treasurer of the Band Boosters and chaperoned band trips to competitions and to Disney World. She was an avid Betsy Band and Cyclone Football fan, and also loved watching University of Tennessee football and Lady Vols basketball. When Jessica decided to attend Furman University in Greenville, S.C., Shirley and Joe made frequent trips to visit her and basked in the beautiful campus. After Jessica moved to the Washington D.C. area to pursue her dream career in political journalism, Shirley and Joe visited at least every other month and enjoyed seeing the historic monuments and museums. Shirley bragged about Jessica’s accomplishments, and in her meticulous style, printed off every article Jessica wrote and recorded every television and radio news appearance. In celebration of their 50th anniversary in 2016, Joe, Shirley and Jessica took a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands, a wonderful adventure and family time that came just months before Shirley’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Shirley was a devoted and active member of Grace Baptist Church, and a faithful Christian woman who awoke early every morning to read her Bible. She served as church treasurer for several years and on various other committees. Shirley volunteered during VBS and weekly in the nursery, where she delighted in cuddling the newborns and celebrated children in the church and their growing faith in the Lord. Shirley and Joe were previously active members at North Etowah Baptist Church in the 1970s. Shirley also served as the financial secretary of the Watauga Association of Baptists for 18 years before retiring in 2018.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 55 years, Joe Taylor, of the home; her pride and joy, best friend and daughter, Jessica Leanne Taylor, of Alexandria, Va.; and a sister, Judy Ann Walker, of Glade Spring, Va. Shirley is also survived by four brothers-in-law and sisters-in law: Dr. Bob and Joan Taylor of Indianapolis, Ind.; Janet and Dr. David Reed, of Springfield, Tenn.; Mike and Peggy Taylor of Piney Flats, Tenn.; and Ken and Barbara Taylor of Hermitage, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was also beloved by special friends, Jean and Buddy Bowers, Lynne and Jack Hamilton, Linda and Dennis Bordwine, Janice and the late Wayne Murray Sr., Trilla and the late Buddy Little, and the late Rev. Ron Owens and Judy Owens. She also delighted in her “granddog” Smokey, who she lovingly called “Smokebug.”
The Taylor family would like to thank the nurses and staff at The Waters of Roan Highlands for their excellent care of Shirley for the past five months; to Amedisys Hospice; and extends their gratitude to in-home caregivers, Phaedra Navin, Angela Buchanan and Ginger Mercer.
The funeral service for Shirley Taylor will be held on Wednesday, July 6, at 7 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton in the Chapel of Peace. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. before the service or at the residence anytime. The Celebration of Life will be under the direction of Dr. Travis Tyler, with special words from Rev. Jason Wilkerson and Mr. Dennis Bordwine. Music will be under the direction of Debbie Gouge and Laura Seagroves. A graveside service for Shirley will be held Thursday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at the Mountain Home National Cemetery Historic Section, 53 Memorial Avenue, Mountain Home, TN, 37684. Those who wish to attend should meet at the cemetery in Johnson City at 10:45 a.m. The service will be under the direction of Rev. Dean Smith, with special music from beloved nieces, Amelia and Reagan Brown. Pallbearers will be Jay Michael and Jackson Taylor, Wayne Murray Jr. and Anthony Murray, Jay Walker and Bill Carter. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Tetrick and the staff of Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton. Special thanks to Derek Cornett, David Blackburn, Gary Kemp and Becky Henson Guy at Tetrick Funeral Home.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockett Harris Carden, 74, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from his residence. Lockett was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to the late Walter and Jane Nidiffer Carden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert Carden and Ray Carden; two sisters, Marie Wilson and Ola Pearl Williams; and a sister-in-law, Thelma Sue Carden.
Lockett retired from Mapes Piano String, where he retired after 45 years. He was a born again Christian member of Moores Chapel Freewill Baptist Church for 48 years. He lived and served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and loved and cherished his wife, Diana, for 52 years and all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed camping, working on cars and small engines and doing carpentry work in his home.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Diana Ward Carden, of the home; his daughters, Janie Peters and husband Dennis, and Tammy Lyons and husband Tim; a son, Jerry Carden and wife Deanna; five grandchildren, Tamra Bare and husband Chris, Ashley Waters, T.J. Lyons and wife Heather, Whitney Carden and Jerry Carden Jr. and fiancée, Natasha Stout; six great-grandchildren, Chloe, Ava, Abbi, Caden, Gracie, Avery and Addyln; two sisters, Carolyn Sue Greene and husband Stanley, and Charlotte Taylor and husband T.N.; two brothers, Stanley Carden and Arthur Carden and wife Sue; two aunts, Anna Mae Nidiffer Campbell and Mary Evelyne Carden Arnold; and several nieces and nephews.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of Lockett Harris Carden will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, November 9, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Earnest Garland and Rev. Richard Blevins officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 10, in the Garland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Arthur Carden, Gary Carden, Stacy Carden, David Ward, Bo Ensor, Fuzz Ensor, David Rutter and Bill Carden. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Peters, Tim Lyons, T.J. Lyons, Jerry Carden Jr., Josh Ensor, Stanley Carden, Chris Bare, Jerry Wilson, Larry Wilson, Jimmy Ward and Lynn Ward.

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Wesley C. Largent, age 57, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late Kermit Largent and Loretta Carden Brockwell and was born in Elizabethton on January 7, 1964. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Robert Brockwell.

Wesley worked as a millwright and was the former owner and operator of Wesley’s Backhoe and Dump Truck Service. He was also a former employee of Alcoa Industries. He loved building and working on cars. He was of the Baptist faith.

Wesley is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Tammy Arnold Largent of Elizabethton; two sons, Markeus Largent of Morganton, TN and Trenity Largent and wife Sarah of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Alexis Largent and Shailynn Largent; one great-grandchild, Kaysen Bowers; five brothers and two sisters, Ricky Largent and wife Shannon of Elizabethton, Dale Largent and wife Barbara of Hampton, Randy Largent and wife Kris of Elizabethton, Jeff Largent and wife Christine of Hampton, Bobby Brockwell and wife Marie of Elizabethton, Debbie Younce and husband Rick of Elizabethton and Ruth Ann Klopfenstein and husband Bryan of Greenville, SC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Wesley C. Largent will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Greg Largent officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm prior to the service on Tuesday.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be David Nave, Jerry Street, Kevin Largent, Matthew Largent, Logan Taylor and Ben Taylor.

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Tony Lee Carden, 64 years old, of Dugger Branch Road, Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away at Sycamore Shoals Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2022, due to a brief unexpected illness. Tony was born to the late Gilbert Carden and Shirley Richardson Carden.
Tony was of the Baptist faith and attended Moore’s Chapel where he was a recent member as well as Harvest Baptist in prior years. He was a loving father and friend. He was described to have one of the biggest hearts and would give you the shirt off his back. He enjoyed helping others, spending time with his family and being outdoors. He loved to go hiking, taking walks in the woods and hunting, which he didn’t get to do very often. Tony was a classic car enthusiast who dreamed of owning a ’57 Chevy. He was a jack of all trades and there was nothing he couldn’t fix from carpentry to mechanic. Tony was known as everyone’s “Superman” especially to his family.
In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walt and Jane Carden and Raymond and Bertie Richardson, and several aunts, uncles, family members and friends, some to whom he was extremely close to.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lisa Carden; three sons, Tony Carden Jr., Jacob Carden and Noah Carden; four daughters, Tonya Carden, Victoria Brooke Carden, Pamela Michelle Carden and Kelly Tyree; four grandchildren, Kameron Carden, Kammie Carden, Briannah Carden and Jaydan Stout; three brothers, Bert Carden and wife Debbie, Timmy Carden and wife Patricia and Cona Carden and wife Judy; the mothers of his children, Tabitha Honeycutt and Jennifer Carter; nephew, Adam Carden; niece, Madison Carden; one great-niece; and very close friends, Bob Carroll, Gordon Lynn Carroll and Johnny Vines. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members, friends and several children and grandchildren that he cared for like his own also survive.
The family would like to recognize and thank two very special nurses in the ICU at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Joy and Kim, as well as the medical doctor and staff. The family would also like to extend a thank you to his friends, Bob Carroll and Jim Johnson, for praying with him and to his sister-in-law, Debbie, for all her support and help answering any medical questions and sitting with them during this difficult time.