Nancy L. (NcNeely)

Nancy married Squire McNeely about 1858 in North Carolina, , , . Squire was born about 1815 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WHITE, Minerva
"Elizabethton Star," Monday, March 27, 1939
MRS. MINERVA WHITE
Funeral services for Mrs. Minerva White, 80, who died at her home on Butler, RFD Sunday morning, will be held at the home Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock, in charge of Rev. W. J. Potter. Interment will be in the Carringer Cemetery.
Mrs. White is survived by four daughters, Virgie White, Mrs. Flossie Estep, Mrs. I. S. Nave of Elizabethton, Mrs. Gray Roper of Rocky Mount, Va.; one son, Henry; three brothers, Robert McNeil of Butler, Enza M. McNeil of Kingsport; Lem McNeil of California; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Holden of Milligan, Mrs. Hattie Hartley of Butler, and Mrs. Sarah Smith of Butler.
Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.

WHITE, Minervia
"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, March 30, 1939
MINERVIA WHITE
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Minervia White, 80, at the home Tuesday morning at 11:00 o'clock, the Rev. W. J. Potter and Rev. Richardson officiating.
Mrs. White died after an illness of two weeks.
She is survived by four daughters, Miss Vergie White of Butler, Mrs. I. S. Nave of Elizabethton, Mrs. Flossie Esty of Cardens Bluff, Mrs. Guy Roper of Rocky Mountain, Va.; one son, Henry White of Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Smith and Mrs. Mattie Hately of Butler and Mrs. Julia Hold of Johnson City; three brothers, Robert McNeal of Butler, Enzer McNeal of Kingsport and Lemuel McNeal of California; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers and flowerbearers[sic] were distant relatives and friends of the deceased.

Minerva married David W. White on 4 Sep 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Lawson H. White and Elizabeth Clark) was born on 25 Jan 1844 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jun 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ensor married Sarah Margaret Crosswhite on 24 Feb 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Abraham Lincoln Crosswhite and Margaret McCall) was born about 1860 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married John Franklin Hatley about 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of William Franklin Hatley and Anna Ford) was born on 19 Jan 1838 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 15 Apr 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hatley Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married David Bailey on 26 Aug 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David was born about 1879. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Lemuel Lafayette Holden on 21 Mar 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lemuel (son of John Holden and M. Ellen Cable) was born on 19 Oct 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Apr 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Lawson Lafayette Smith on 19 Dec 1900 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Lawson (son of Hamilton Wayne Smith and Celia Jane Campbell) was born on 14 Dec 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 May 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married James Timbs on 4 Aug 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1910. James was born about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Isaac Samuel Nave on 23 Oct 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of Joel Grant Nave and Mary Lazina "Mollie" Toney) was born on 31 Aug 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Apr 1951; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Minnie Ethel Arnold on 18 Sep 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of John Ham Arnold and Ida Delia Lunceford) was born on 16 Jul 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Sep 1963 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gather married Eliza Ellen Pilkinton about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Enoch Pilkinton and Hannah Clementine Norris) was born in Jan 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Jan 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flora married Robert Andrew Finney on 29 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of George Washington Finney and Elizabeth L. Hollyfield) was born on 12 Apr 1897 in Madison County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Sep 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married Ceaford C. Dugger on 10 Oct 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ceaford (son of Roby Ingle Dugger and Mary Jane Burton) was born on 17 May 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 1968 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Marie V. Campbell about 1926 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Marie was born on 17 Jan 1909 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 Apr 1985 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Bunton Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Gertrude B. "Gertie" Loveless on 4 Sep 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gertrude (daughter of Allen C. Loveless and Eliza Jane Jenkins) was born in Apr 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1993 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Thomas V. Presnell about 1936 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Thomas (son of Vance Mills Presnell and Minnie I. Bingham) was born about 1916 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Walter Brown Hatley, 78, 3032 Highway 321, Hampton, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

Mr. Hatley was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Alvin and Minnie Arnold Hatley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Velma Hatley, August 27, 2001, six brothers, a sister and a son-in-law, George Perry.

Mr. Hatley was a graduate of The Watauga Academy and a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation with 49 years of service. He was a Lifetime Member of the Carter County Rescue Squad.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was an Ex-POW and a member of the East Tennessee Chapter American Ex-Prisoners of War.

He attended Fish Springs Baptist Church.

HATLEY -- Funeral services for Walter Brown Hatley, 78, 3032 Highway 321, Hampton, who died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Nick Bradshaw officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Lakeview Cemetery.

Walter married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carl “Joe” Hatley, age 93, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Joe was born in Butler, Tennessee, to the late Alvin and Minnie Arnold Hatley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Virginia Lunceford Hatley; one son, Kenneth Hatley; two daughters, Sheila Stout and Patricia Stout; and six brothers, Wayne Hatley, Clifford Hatley, Brown Hatley, Burl Hatley, Lawrence Hatley and Hubert Hatley.

Joe retired from North American Rayon Corporation and was a United States Army Veteran, having served in World War II. He was of the Baptist faith and loved trading cars and spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish his memory include one son, Rick Hatley, of Elizabethon; four grandchildren, Doug Stout, Amy Montgomery, Rickey Lee Hatley and Amber Nicole Ward; three great-grandchildren, Mason Montgomery, Samuel Montgomery and Connor Montgomery; and two sisters, Dorothy Pearson and Christine Payne, both of Butler, TN.

Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Carl “Joe” Hatley will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Brian Cable and Reverend Charles Cable, officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday or at the residence from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Saturday.

The graveside service will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard Post #6975. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Carl married Margaret Virginia Lunceford on 16 Oct 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was buried about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Christine Hatley Payne, of the Little Milligan Community of Butler, Tenn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was 92 years young. She was a daughter of the late Alvin and Minnie Arnold Hatley and was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Payne, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Missy Payne; two grandsons, Justin (Amanda) Payne and Jamie (Paulette) Payne; one great-granddaughter, Maleah; two great-grandsons, Jackson and Andrew; and one sister, Dorothy Pearson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to honor the memory of Christine Hatley Payne will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 21, in the Lakeview Cemetery in Little Milligan. Active pallbearers will be chosen from family.

Christine married Glen Payne about 1957 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Glen was born on 30 Jun 1936; died on 13 Mar 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clifford married Maude Kathleen Potter on 29 Oct 1951 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Maude (daughter of David Carter Potter and Hattie Evelyn McElyea) was born about 1937 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 May 2023 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beulah Ivalee Finney Richardson, 98, of Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Andrew and Floria Hatley Finney.
Mrs. Richardson attended Watauga Academy where she played on the girls' basketball team. She was a homemaker and loved to work in her flowers. She was the oldest living member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Roy L. Richardson, who died September 22, 2013; two brothers, Phillip and Robert C. Finney; and two sisters, Georgia Mae Taylor and Minnie Bell.
Survivors include her children, Bobby Richardson and Patsy Williams, of the home, James and Judy Richardson and Pamela and Lee Martin; her grandchildren, Donald Leslie Richardson, Dena Laws, Candy Shelton, Charice Richardson-Arnold and Christopher Richardson; her great-grandchildren, Stephen, Lucas and McKenna; one great-great-granddaughter, Jordan Hilman; two sisters, Martha Poole and Ora Belle "Jo" Burchett; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Richardson will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 13, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. James Richardson and Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Music will be provided by Greater Glory. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, September 14, in the Garland Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Friday, will be Gary Arnold, Les Grindstaff, Glen Arnold, Bobby Oliver, Richard Donnelly and Ronnie Hodge.

Beulah married Roy Leslie Richardson on 24 Sep 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of Noah Richardson and Pearl Eva Sumpter) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Sep 2103 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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With sadness in our hearts we announce that Martha Lee Finney Poole, 88, of the Little Milligan Community in Butler, Tenn., slipped peacefully into her Savior’s arms on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at The Waters of Roan Highlands Nursing Home. Martha was born to the late Robert Andrew Finney and Flora Hatley Finney. In addition to her parents, she was ushered into Heaven by her beloved husband, James Poole; three brothers, Robert “Bob” Finney, Phillip Finney and John L. Finney; and three sisters, Minnie Bell Finney, Beulah Richardson and Georgia Mae Taylor.
Martha was raised up going to Elk River Baptist Church on the principal of God and family, a principal she not only believed in but also lived her life as. She was small in stature but mighty and fierce in values and the love she had for her Lord, her family and her friends. Being from a large family in a country setting Martha learned early in life to share kindness and to work hard. She cleaned houses to support her family and lost her husband very early in their life, but never missed a beat raising her children in the Lord’s house and supplying them with love and respect. In her retirement years she enjoyed shopping trips with her sisters and going out to eat, but especially passing the day with anyone that dropped by for a “big Martha smile” and a laugh. For all these reasons we will all miss Martha and remember her always because as the Bible says to be absent in body is to be present with the Lord and that is what will comfort us in our time of need.
Martha would not want to say those left to cherish her memories, but she would say those waiting to join her include her children, Greta Poole Odom and husband Rick, and her son, Gregory Poole and his fiancée Tracie; one sister, Jo Burchette; and also many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, church family and her many wonderful neighbors.
Martha’s “homegoing” service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, October 11, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Brian Cable, Pastor Larry Pearson and Pastor Ronnie Campbell officiating. Music will be provided by Traci Shelton Powers. Friends will be able to visit with the family and share memories and pay condolences from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service. Martha’s graveside service will follow the service at Lakeview Cemetery, Butler, Tenn. Active pallbearers will be chosen from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her church family at Elk River Baptist Church and the staff of The Waters of Roan Highlands.

Ona married Ralph H. Treadway about 1940 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Ralph (son of Frank Manley Treadway and Margaret Pearl Hyder) was born on 22 Nov 1919 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Nov 2001 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dorothy McQueen Hurt, age 85, of Elizabethton, formerly of Butler, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was a daughter of the late Cefford and Celia Hatley Dugger and was born in Johnson County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands, Dewey Lynn Hughes, Joe McQueen and R.L. Hurt; three brothers, Lucky Dugger, Fate Dugger and Paul Dugger; two sisters, Ona Treadway and Nancy Huggins.

Dorothy retired as a CNA having worked at Signature HealthCARE of Elizabethton Rehab and Wellness Center (Pine Ridge Nursing Home), Hermitage Health Center and Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She was a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church, a former member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens where she was in charge of the Friday night dance. She also was a former member of the Red Hat Society. Dorothy enjoyed antiques, working with arts and crafts but most importantly, she loved Christmas and spending time with her family

Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Scotty Lynn Hughes and wife Robin, of Johnson City and George Dewey Hughes and wife Lori of Weslaco, TX; four grandchildren, Andrew Hughes of Portsmouth, VA; Maggie Hughes Balboa and husband Josh of Harlingen, TX, Chris Hughes of Butler, TN and Kelly Hughes of Elizabethton, TN; four great-grandchildren, Elisha, Olivia, Maddy and Jonah. Several nephews and close friends also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Dorothy McQueen Hurt will be conducted at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Missionary George Hughes and Reverend Randy Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 PM prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 13th at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 12:50 PM on Wednesday for the graveside service.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Judy Deloach, Judy Jones and the Nurses and Staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Dr. Jonathan Bremer and the staff of Amedisys Hospice for the wonderful care given to Dorothy.

Dorothy married Dewey Lynn Hughes on 13 Apr 1957 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Dewey (son of George Dewey Hughes and Lula Smith Mills) was born on 21 Oct 1930 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Mar 1993 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Bernice Belle Stout on 21 Oct 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bernice (daughter of Clifford Filmore Stout and Bonnie L. Potter) was born on 16 May 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 2022 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bunton Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edell married Living [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 - Spencer David Nave, Jr., age 75, of Elizabethton, TN, passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice at Sycamore Shoals Hospital on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, with his devoted wife, Kay, by his side.

Born on February 20th, 1944, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Spencer D. Nave, Jr. was the third child and first son of Spencer David Nave, Sr. and wife, Margaret P. Nave. Serving in the military and desiring to relocate his family to his hometown, Spencer, Sr. moved his young family to Elizabethton, Tennessee. Spencer, Jr. was only four months old at the time of the move; thus, he has always considered himself an Elizabethton native. Spencer took it upon himself to find ways to supplement his family's income. At the age of eight, he took a job as a paperboy delivering the GRIT, followed by employment as a curb hop at Dutch Maid, dishwasher at West Way restaurant, and many other miscellaneous jobs. Spencer's biggest decision was receiving Christ as His Savior at the age of thirteen at the First Baptist Church, Elizabethton.

Before the start of his senior year of high school, Spencer voluntarily signed up with the military. Spencer proudly served in the United States Army from March 1961 to January 1967. He completed basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia. From October 1961 to January 1964, Spencer was stationed at Fulda Gap, Hesse, Germany, serving with the 14th Armored CAV AVN CO. Spencer served in Vietnam from October 1964 to April 1966. Upon his arrival in Vietnam, Spencer was stationed at Tan Son Nhut, serving with the 121st AVN CO. He was also stationed at Bien Hoa, serving with A CO 501st AVN BN (Rattlers), and Vung Tau, serving with the 68th AVN CO. Spencer was a helicopter crew chief. Neutralizing the enemy, rescuing the wounded, and retrieving the dead were just three of his daily duties. Medals awarded include the Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal x 2, Air Medal x 32 with V for Valor in Combat, Army Commendation Medal with V for Valor in Combat, Army Expeditionary Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star for Valor in Combat. Spencer was honorably discharged from the United States Army from Fort Eustis, Virginia, on January 10, 1967. Spencer earned his GED while serving with the military and was awarded his High School diploma from Elizabethton High School after his military service.

Upon completion of his military service, Spencer embarked on his career as an over-the-road truck driver, which spanned 40 years and five million miles. During those years, Spencer was gifted the scenery of this beautiful country and had the opportunity to meet people of all races and cultures. In 2002, Spencer defied the odds by surviving a fiery accident, which destroyed both cab and trailer. Spencer retired from driving in November 2005.

Spencer held veterans' causes close to his heart. He is a life member of the American Legion, VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America), VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), DAV (Disabled American Veterans), and the Rattlers/Firebirds Association. Spencer was also a member of the 40 & 8 Society and Rolling Thunder®, Inc., Tennessee Chapter 4, previously serving on the Board. Spencer served as a registered volunteer at the Veterans Administration, Mountain Home, until health issues determined otherwise. Spencer was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Dashiell Lodge #238, Elizabethton, and Scottish Rite, Knoxville, earning his 50-year pin, January 2019.

Spencer's interests included singing and writing songs, motorcycle riding, gardening, reading, researching his Northern Cheyenne Native American heritage, Civil War history, cane making, westerns, sitting on the porch, horses, fishing, and NASCAR. Spencer's faithful feline companion, Tailgunner, was always by his side. Residing in his grandparents' 1920 home for the last ten years has been a fulfilled dream.

In addition to his parents, Spencer was preceded in death by his youngest brother, Christopher L. Nave (2012), his youngest sister, Cynthia J. Nave (2016), and his oldest sister, Ellen V. "Ginger" Shell (2017). Those left to cherish his memory include his wife - Kay Bohrer Nave; two sons – James Darrell (Karen) Nave, Augusta, Georgia, and Spencer David Nave, III, (Bobbie Gail) Bluff City, TN; four grandchildren – Brianna and Spencer D., IV, Bluff City, TN; James Darrell, Jr. and Juergen "Tom" Nave, Elizabethton, TN.; one great-grandson, Jovi Nave and one great-granddaughter, Sarah-Elizabeth "Grace" Britt; three brothers – Anthony P. "Tony" (Kathy) Nave, Elizabethton, TN, Tom (Sherry) Nave, Gulfport, MS, and Ted (Lynda) Simerly, Maryville, TN; one sister – Margaret Nave Hughes, Johnson City, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor Spencer's life will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Pastor Susan Arnold officiating. Following the honor of life service, Dashiell Lodge #238, F. & A.M. will conduct the Masonic Last Rites service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Friday, prior to the service. Rolling Thunder®, Inc., Tennessee Chapter 4 will stand vigil during visitation hours. Internment service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 A.M. on Saturday with Rolling Thunder®, Inc., Tennessee Chapter 4 leading the procession from the funeral home to the cemetery. Carter County Honor Guard will provide full military honors. Active Pallbearers will be James Darrell Nave, Jr., Juergen "Tom" Nave, Spencer David Nave, IV, Jamie Shell, JT Stevens, and Todd Turbyfill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brianna K. Nave, Emaleigh Farris, Josiah Ensor, Terri "Rocky" Skelton, Mike Fair, and Troy Sloan.

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Brenda K. Perry of Elizabethton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 10, 2021, after a brief fight with cancer. She was born April 15, 1946 to Velma Clemons Hatley and Walter Brown Hatley in Carter County, Tenn. She graduated from Hampton High School and retired from Wal-Mart after 32 years of service. Brenda was a member of New Liberty FWB Church. She had a feisty spirit and loved her family and friends with all her heart.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Velma and Brown Hatley; her beloved husband, George L. Perry Sr.; her brother-in-law, Bob Tester; her cousin, Charlene Miller; her mother-in-law, Dorothy Perry; her brother-in-law, David Perry; two beloved sisters-in-law, Brenda Burleson and Joan Kyker; and a precious great-nephew, Ethan Burleson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved children, Karen (Jack) Presnell and George (Joyce) Perry Jr.; her beloved granddaughter, Jordan Alexandra Hill; her sisters, Ethel (Floyd Campbell) Hatley and Faye (Bob) Tester; her “other” daughter, Candy Johnson, and her “other” son, Junior Bailey; her sister-in-law, Barbara (Keith) Benfield; brothers-in-law, Kenny Perry, Harry (Etta) Perry, Ed Kyker and Steve Burleson; two special great-nieces, Jazzy and Bailey; special great-nephew. JJ Burleson; and her Wal-Mart family, Janet Hill, Linda Jones, Sue Elliott, JoAnn Garland, Tracy Taylor, Claude Jones, Teresa Stoughton, Carolyn Stonecipher and Yvonne Steger.
Services for Brenda Perry will be Monday, December 13. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton. Her funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., officiated by Pastor Nick Colbaugh. Graveside services will be at Happy Valley Memorial Park on Tuesday, December 14, at 11 a.m., officiated by Pastor Tim Gouge. Pallbearers include Junior Bailey, Mickey Nidiffer, Bruce Gouge, Tim Gouge, Jeremy Burleson and Lester Julian. Honorary pallbearers include Eddie Kyker, Alan Kyker, Robert Norris, Kevin Perry, Bobby Kyker, Steven Carr, Bobby Ray Tester and Ronnie Gouge.

Brenda married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rickey Lee Hatley Sr., 66, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away unexpectedly at Sycamore Shoals Hospital on December 8, 2021. Rickey was the son of Carl and Margaret Hatley.
Rickey was a self-employed carpet layer and of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenneth Hatley; two sisters, Patricia Stout and Sheila Stout; and long-time girlfriend, Aleta Darnell, of the home.
Those left to cherish his memory are a son, Rickey Hatley Jr., a niece, Amy Montgomery, and a nephew, Doug Stout, as well as several other close family members.
Services for Rickey Hatley will be held privately for the family.

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Gary Dan Hatley, 55, 154 Sarah Anna Drive, Johnson City, was escorted by the Angels into the hands of God at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009, in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a Carter County native. He was employeed by GDS Waste Management in Boone, North Carolina for 22 years. He was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Chris, his father Clifford "Buckeye" Hatley and his best friend and brother Michael. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his mother and step-father with whom he made his home, Kathleen Potter Hatley Hodges and Roy Reece Hodges. Four Sisters: Betty Hatley, Johnson City, Glenda Smith, Boone, NC, Kathy Jo Phillips, Vilas, North Carolina and Janice Shephard, Elizabethton. Two Brothers: Randy Hatley and Denny Hatley. Two Grandchildren: Dustin & McKinsey Hatley, Several Nieces & Nephews and Uncles.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Greene officiating.
Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Lakeview Cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12 Noon Friday will be: Jim Phillips, Travis Phillips, Donnie Fletcher, Buddy Bowling, Shaun Shepard and Chad Allen.

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Buried:
Bobby Joe Richardson, 75, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Roy and Beulah Finney Richardson.
Bobby Joe loved to fox hunt, go fishing and raise chickens. He was a member of Unaka Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Patsy Williams, of the home, and Pamela Martin and husband Lee, Elizabethton; one brother, Dr. James Richardson and wife Judy, Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, February 13, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with his brother, Dr. James Richardson, and Rev. Troy Davis officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, February 14, in the Garland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Former Elizabethton High School athlete, Terry L. Treadway, 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his Elizabethton home on the night of March 22, 2021. Also a baccalaureate of East Tennessee State University, Terry spent his professional career as a tri-cities banker. He joins his parents, Ralph and Ona Treadway, with our heavenly Father.
Terry is survived by four children, Ben Treadway and his wife Ellyn, Stephanie Treadway Parshall and her husband Robert, Bobby Treadway and his wife Abagael, and his youngest son, Alex Treadway. He also leaves behind a beloved brother, Jeff Treadway and his wife Glenda, along with his nephew, Jonathan, and his nieces, Sarah and Eden. Terry also leaves behind two grandchildren, Francis and Isabelle. He passes along his love of sports and passion for family.
The family will be holding a small, private ceremony.

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ELIZABETHTON - Scotty Lynn Hughes, 60, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 7, 1961 to the late Dewey Lynn Hughes and Dorothy Dugger Hughes McQueen. Scotty was a 1980 graduate of Johnson County High School. He retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. He received the following awards: Sailor of the year in 1995. His metals were The Navy Rifle Marksmanship, Navy Expeditionary and the Armed Forces Expeditionary. His final rank was Leading Chief Petty Officer. Scotty served on the US Navy Submarines: USS Newport News, USS Atlanta, USS Ainsworth and the USS Seawolf. He loved sports was an avid golfer, an avid UT Volunteer fan and the Atlanta Braves and the Dallas Cowboys. He was a former member of the Dixie Youth League and struck out 16 of 18 batters in 1974. Scotty was a member of the Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church and the Men’s Bible Class.

Survivors include his son, Andrew Hughes, Suffolk, Virginia; one granddaughter, Madelyn Hughes; one brother, George (Lori “Leroy”) Hughes, Weslaco, Texas; two nieces, Maggie (Josh) Balboa, and Kelly (Troy) Davis; one nephew, Chris (Alysia) Hughes; his special friends, Dave Snyder, Curtis Gentry, Kevin Pittman, Jonathan Hankins, Steve Harsh and Mike White.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Johnson, Rev. George Hughes and Rev. Troy Davis officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Mark Potter officiating. Music will be provided by Lisa Poole. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 6:50 p.m. Friday and the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Saturday will be Andrew Hughes, Chris Hughes, Troy Davis, Dave Snyder, Jonathan Hankins and Mike White. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joshua Hankins, Caleb Hankins and Scotty Hayes.

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Wesley Eric Snyder, age 44, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday morning, October 15, 2021 at his home. Eric was born on March 30, 1977 in Johnson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dayton and Minnie Bell Snyder and Edell Arnold, aunt, Margaret Myers, uncle, Jim Snyder.

Eric loved the outdoors, farming, fishing and hunting. He was an avid UT Vols fan. Eric was a loving person and cared about others. Eric was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish Eric’s memories include his father, Dick Snyder, mother, Barbara Barnhill and husband Michael, daughter, Marley Bell Rhymer, son, Payton James Snyder, brother, Brent Snyder, step brother, Chad Williams, step sisters, Jennifer Harry and Anna McGlamery, grandfather, William Herb Arnold, special aunt, Delores Johnson Phillips, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor, Rick Thomason officiating. Pallbearers will be Dan Myers, Dalton Snyder, Zachery Reece, Travis Williams, Mike Farmer, T.J. Walters, Travis Ward, Adam Sauer and Austin Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers are Dave Snyder, Lloyd Snyder, Brian Mink, Brandon Mink, Jason Baker and Jay Klein. Graveside service and burial will follow from the Bakers Gap Cemetery.