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Martha J. Hathaway

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Martha J. Hathaway was born about 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Martha married Christian Nave Bowers about 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Christian (son of John Teter Bowers and Mary Lincoln Stover) was born on 2 May 1836 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Isaac Newton Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hunter Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Mary Jane Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. David Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. Permelia C. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 6. Teter B. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Sep 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    6. 7. Alfred Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 8. Murray Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Isaac Newton Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born about 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hunter Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    "Elizabethton Star," Thursday, April 26, 1945
    ISAAC N. BOWERS FUNERAL FRIDAY
    Isaac N. Bowers, 90, father of Mayor J. C. Bowers, died at his home route 2 yesterday evening at 6:30 p.m.
    Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Chrisley Bowers and Martha Hathaway Bowers. He was a member of the Baptist church at Hunter.
    Besides Mayor Bowers, he is survived by one other son, Pat Bowers; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Berry, Mrs. Bessie Bowers, Mrs. Flora Chambers, all of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Nanny Murray of Seminole, Tex.; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, A. B. Bowers and T. B. Bowers.
    Funeral services will be conducted from the home of Mayor Bowers, 209 Riverside Drive, Friday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Harry Leonard officiating. Burial will be in Hunter Cemetery.
    Active pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends.
    The body will be returned to the home of Mayor Bowers Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

    Isaac married Sarah Levicy "Sallie" Morrell about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Chrisley Morrell and Alzenia Carriger) was born about 1865; died on 3 Aug 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hunter Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Mary Jane Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1881 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 9 Feb 1956 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .
    2. 10. Bessie Mae Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Apr 1964 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    3. 11. Dr. Joseph Chrisley Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jul 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    4. 12. William Pat Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Dec 1946 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    5. 13. Florrie E. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1891 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died about 1969.
    6. 14. Pearl Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1897 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .
    7. 15. Nancy J. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1901 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Jan 2000 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .

  2. 3.  Mary Jane Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born about 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 4.  David Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born about 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 5.  Permelia C. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Teter B. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born in Apr 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Sep 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    "Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, September 5, 1950
    TETER BOWERS, 82, DIES AT HIS HOME
    Teter B. Bowers, 82, died at his home on Route 2, Sunday at 7:40 p.m. after a seven months illness. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church for over fifty years.
    He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Archer Bowers; one son, Clarence Bowers of Route 2; two daughters, Mrs. Dora Bowers of the home and Mrs. Earl Hardin of Route 2; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and one brother, A. H. Bowers of Route 2. Mr. Bowers is an uncle of Dr. J. C. Bowers of Elizabethton.
    Funeral services will be conducted today at 2:30 at the First Baptist Church of Hunter with the Rev. G. H. Glass officiating, assisted by the Rev. Lloyd Greer and Rev. Willie Gilton.
    Music will be furnished by the Hardin Brothers Quartet. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery.
    Active pallbearers will be Matson Fletcher, Alfred Pierce, Crowe Nidiffer, Andy Nidiffer, Tom Nave and Dock Nave.
    Flower bearers will be the ladies of the Dorcas Bible Class and the L. L. L. Class of the First Baptist Church of Hunter.
    The body was taken to the home Monday at 4 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 1 p.m. Tuesday when it will be taken to the church.

    Teter married Belle Estep on 2 Sep 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Belle was born about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. John Clarence Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Teter married Sallie Archer on 30 Sep 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born in Jun 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Murray Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 18. Vernie Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 19. Dora Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 7.  Alfred Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born about 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 8.  Murray Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Murray married Lola (Bowers) about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lola was born about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Lloyd Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 21. Oscar Clyde Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    3. 22. Clint Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 23. Bulah Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 24. John Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Mary Jane Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 14 Oct 1881 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 9 Feb 1956 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .

    Mary married James M. Berry on 24 Dec 1889 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . James (son of Elbert C. Berry and Martha Katherine Crow) was born on 29 Apr 1876 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Oct 1946 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. William McKinley Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1901 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died in May 1972 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    Mary married James M. Berry on 24 Dec 1899. James was born on 29 Apr 1876 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Oct 1946 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 10.  Bessie Mae Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 18 Apr 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Apr 1964 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Bessie married Brown Lowe Bowers about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Brown (son of John M. Bowers and Mary Melissa Cable) was born about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Robert Carl Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 29. Millard Filmore Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 30. Laura Belle Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 31. Ira "Glen" Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jan 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    5. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 11.  Dr. Joseph Chrisley Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 15 Aug 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jul 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Joseph married Victoria Ellis on 24 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Victoria (daughter of Andrew Ellis and Josephine "Josie" Hamilton) was born on 15 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Mildred June Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Sep 1986; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 34. Ruth Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Oct 1991; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    3. 35. Jean Marie Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 2001; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    4. 36. Geraldine Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 May 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  4. 12.  William Pat Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 26 Jul 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Dec 1946 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    William married Minnie Lewis on 27 Oct 1918 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Minnie was born on 21 May 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Earl Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1918 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Feb 1984.

  5. 13.  Florrie E. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1891 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died about 1969.

  6. 14.  Pearl Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born in Sep 1897 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .

  7. 15.  Nancy J. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 3 Jul 1901 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Jan 2000 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .

  8. 16.  John Clarence Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (6.Teter2, 1.Martha1) was born on 4 Aug 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    John C. Bowers, 73, of Route 2, Elizabethton, died in the Carter County Memorial Hospital Saturday morning following an extended illness. A native and life-long resident of Carter County, he was the son of the late T.B. and Bell Estep Bowers. Mr. Bowers was a Veteran of World War I, and a member of the American Legion Post No. 49. He was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Laura Bowers of the home; six daughters, Lula Mae and Anna Bell Bowers of the home; Mrs. Reece Pierce of Route 2, Elizabethton; Mrs. Jack Carr of Route 3, Elizabethton; Mrs. Dan Farris of 418 Division Street, Elizabethton; and Mrs. Raymond Hardin of Johnson Avenue, Elizabethton; two sisters, Mrs. Earl Hardin of Route 2, Elizabethton; and Mrs. Dora Bowers of Ruby Avenue, Elizabethton; fifteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews survive.

    John married Minnie Nidiffer on 20 Apr 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Minnie (daughter of Carter N. "Cart" Nidiffer and Nancy Jane Campbell) was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Laura McRita Peters on 20 Aug 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Laura (daughter of George Franklin Peters and Joanna Archer) was born on 22 Jan 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Mar 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Lula Mae Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1922 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Nov 1986 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .
    2. 39. Anna Belle Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1924 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Nov 2013 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .
    3. 40. Ruth T. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1926 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Aug 2007.
    4. 41. Dora Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1929 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Jan 1996 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .
    5. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 43. Rose Ella Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Oct 1937 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 6 May 2023 in , Broward County, Florida, .

  9. 17.  Murray Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (6.Teter2, 1.Martha1) was born in Jun 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  10. 18.  Vernie Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (6.Teter2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  11. 19.  Dora Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (6.Teter2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Dora married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 20.  Lloyd Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (8.Murray2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  13. 21.  Oscar Clyde Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (8.Murray2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Oscar married Willie Hyder on 12 Apr 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced about 1935. Willie (daughter of Joseph Nathaniel Taylor Hyder and Sarah "Sallie" Hyder) was born about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. R. Howard Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Oscar married Myrtle C. (Bowers) about 1937 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 22.  Clint Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (8.Murray2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  15. 23.  Bulah Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (8.Murray2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  16. 24.  John Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (8.Murray2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  17. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Murray2, 1.Martha1)

  18. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Murray2, 1.Martha1)


Generation: 4

  1. 27.  William McKinley Berry Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 16 Mar 1901 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died in May 1972 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    William married Minnie Muriel Gregory about 1924 in , McDowell County, West Virginia, . Minnie was born on 6 Oct 1906 in , Wayne County, Kentucky, ; died on 20 Aug 1996 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Earl J. Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1925; died on 5 Mar 2005.
    2. 49. Carl Thomas Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1927 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Mar 2011; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .
    3. 50. Bill Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1930 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Nov 1999 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .
    4. 51. Jimmy Ralph Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1935 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 5 May 1991 in , Jefferson County, Kentucky, .

  2. 28.  Robert Carl Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (10.Bessie3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 29.  Millard Filmore Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (10.Bessie3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 30.  Laura Belle Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (10.Bessie3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Laura married Logan Crowe about 1931. Logan was born about 1910 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Edith Pearl Crowe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1925; died on 28 Mar 2011.

  5. 31.  Ira "Glen" Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (10.Bessie3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jan 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Ira Bowers - ELIZABETHTON

    ELIZABETHTON — Ira "Glenn" Bowers, age 90, 908 Nave Street, Elizabethton, devoted wife, loving mother, caring grandmother and friend has entered into a new city, and a new life, with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. While saddened to see her go and longing for her to stay, there were other eyes watching her coming and other voices to take up the glad shout: Here she comes! Mrs. Bowers died Thursday, January 8, at Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness.

    A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Brown L. and Bessie M. Bowers. She was a member of Roan Street Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Crumley Bowers; two brothers, Robert Carl Bowers, Millard Filmore Bowers; one sister, Laura Belle Bowers; one step-son, Linard Skyler Bowers; one step-daughter, Ella Mae Buckles.

    Survivors include one sister, Gladys Cole, Roan Mountain; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Pauline Taylor, Elizabethton, Pansy and Bobby Rouse, Elizabethton, Oma Jean and Bobbie Woods, Elizabethton; one step-daughter, Mary Nidiffer, Elizabethton; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive.

    The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2004, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Ray Stocton, Rev. Steve Burleson and Rev. Rick Price officiating. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, at Caldwell Springs Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Tolley and Rev. Mark Potter officiating. Active pallbearers will be Eddie Peters, Guy Sams, Ricky Williams, Dale Roberson, Stephen Tolley and Mark Potter. Honorary pallbearers will be Odell Bowers, Bobby Woods Jr., friends and her church family. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hermitage Health Center for their loving and gentle care of mother for the last seven years. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 1:15 p.m. Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery.

    Ira married Roby Larkin DannerCarter County, , , Tennessee. Roby (son of Charles Lee "Charley" Danner and Eva Sarah Mae Hodges) was born on 4 Sep 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jul 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Pauline Danner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Mar 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Ira married William Crumley Bowers on 11 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 26 Apr 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Mar 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Bessie3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1)

  7. 33.  Mildred June Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (11.Joseph3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 23 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Sep 1986; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  8. 34.  Ruth Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (11.Joseph3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 25 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Oct 1991; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  9. 35.  Jean Marie Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (11.Joseph3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 18 Oct 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 2001; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  10. 36.  Geraldine Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (11.Joseph3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 13 Aug 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 May 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Geraldine Bowers Baker, age 88, of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at her residence. A native of Elizabethton, Jerri was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Joe C. and Victoria Ellis Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Frank Baker; her three sisters and brothers-in-law, June and Johnny Luker, Ruth and Ed Alexander, and Jean and Bill Curtis; and just recently a nephew, Crawford Alexander.

    Jerri loved to read, paint, travel (having traveled to all 50 states), and sing. She was a 1947 graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended Carson-Newman College, where she met the love of her life, William Frank Baker, Jr. She later graduated from ETSU in 1972 with a degree in education. Upon her graduation, Jerri taught a year in the Carter County School System. Additionally, she taught first grade at Harold McCormack School in Elizabethton for 15 years.

    Jerri was a life-long member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, helped with vacation bible school and taught a children's Sunday school class.

    Those left to cherish her memory are her much loved daughter, Sarah: eleven nieces and nephews; their children and grandchildren.

    A graveside service to celebrate the life of Geraldine Bowers Baker will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Todd Hallman of First Baptist Church, officiating. Music is under the direction of Nancy Earnest. Active pallbearers will be Ed and Joe Alexander, Chris Luker, David and Andy Moon, Ben Williams and Gary Elliot. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Jerri's Sunday school class and Bill Armstrong. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 1:15 PM on Thursday, to go in procession.


  11. 37.  Earl Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 19 Dec 1918 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Feb 1984.

  12. 38.  Lula Mae Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 6.Teter2, 1.Martha1) was born on 12 Dec 1922 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Nov 1986 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .

  13. 39.  Anna Belle Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 6.Teter2, 1.Martha1) was born on 10 Nov 1924 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Nov 2013 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .

  14. 40.  Ruth T. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 6.Teter2, 1.Martha1) was born on 2 Dec 1926 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Aug 2007.

  15. 41.  Dora Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 6.Teter2, 1.Martha1) was born on 29 Apr 1929 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Jan 1996 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

  16. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 6.Teter2, 1.Martha1)

  17. 43.  Rose Ella Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 6.Teter2, 1.Martha1) was born on 13 Oct 1937 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 6 May 2023 in , Broward County, Florida, .

    Notes:

    Rose Ella Bowers Hardin, 85, passed away peacefully the morning of May 6, 2023, in Pompano Beach, Fla., after a lengthy illness. She was born October 13, 1937, to the late John C. Bowers and Laura Peters Bowers in Carter County, Tenn. Rose was a 1954 graduate of Unaka High School. She worked in the restaurant and dietary industry throughout her professional career, including positions at Northside Hospital, Westside Elementary School, and T. A. Dugger Middle School. She was a member of Westside Christian Church. She was a life-long Elizabethton High School football fan and Tennessee Lady Vol basketball fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hardin, and five sisters, Lula Mae Bowers, Anna Belle Hardin, Ruth Pierce, Dora Carr and Dimple Farris. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox She is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Kimberly Hardin of Pompano Beach, Fla., and her three sons, Timothy Hardin of Pompano Beach, Fla., Michael Hardin of Elizabethton, and Dr. Robin Hardin of Knoxville. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Alexandra Hardin of Boston, Mass., and grandson, Elijah Hardin of Frisco, Texas. She is also survived by her niece, Inez Burton, and several other nieces and nephews.

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


  18. 44.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (19.Dora3, 6.Teter2, 1.Martha1)

  19. 45.  R. Howard Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (21.Oscar3, 8.Murray2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    R. Howard Bowers, age 88, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
    Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and was the son of the late Oscar Clyde Bowers and Willie Hyder Whittemore.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Colbaugh Bowers in 1970; a sister, Billie Shell; and a niece, Cynthia Frazier Freeman.
    Mr. Bowers retired from the Baker Hughes Company, General Electric and Sandvick Tool Company, as a supervisor. He was a member of Borderview Christian Church, where he served as a Deacon and was a former treasurer. He enjoyed golf, traveling and listening to gospel and country music.
    Mr. Bowers was a United States Army veteran, having served in World War II.
    Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Ann Cullop and Patty Swift and husband Kenneth, all of Elizabethton; and five nephews, Robert Frazier, Hampton, and Jim Frazier, Terry Frazier, Richard Shell, and Steve Shell, all of Elizabethton.
    A graveside service to honor the life of Mr. R. Howard Bowers will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Scott Fisher, minister, officiating.
    Active pallbearers will be Ray Don Markland, Raymond Morton, Joel Norris, Matt Fisher, Steve Burrough, Jody Crowe, James Hughes and Scott Reynolds.
    Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Sunday School Class of Borderview Christian Church and all the members.

    R. married Juanita Colbaugh about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Juanita (daughter of Tylor Colbaugh and Pansy Crow) was born about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 46.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (21.Oscar3, 8.Murray2, 1.Martha1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Richard A. Shell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Sep 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

  21. 47.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (21.Oscar3, 8.Murray2, 1.Martha1)


Generation: 5

  1. 48.  Earl J. Berry Descendancy chart to this point (27.William4, 9.Mary3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 14 Oct 1925; died on 5 Mar 2005.

    Earl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Sandra Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1949 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Feb 2011 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  2. 49.  Carl Thomas Berry Descendancy chart to this point (27.William4, 9.Mary3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 3 Nov 1927 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Mar 2011; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Carl married Helen Perry about 1948 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Helen (daughter of Paul Perry and June Williams) was born about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Nov 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 50.  Bill Berry Descendancy chart to this point (27.William4, 9.Mary3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 17 Nov 1930 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Nov 1999 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .

  4. 51.  Jimmy Ralph Berry Descendancy chart to this point (27.William4, 9.Mary3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 22 Feb 1935 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 5 May 1991 in , Jefferson County, Kentucky, .

  5. 52.  Edith Pearl Crowe Descendancy chart to this point (30.Laura4, 10.Bessie3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 24 Feb 1925; died on 28 Mar 2011.

    Notes:

    Edith Pearl Potter, 86, of Butler, Tenn., and formerly of Clayton, Del., went home comfortably to be with her Lord on Monday, March 28, 2011, at her residence. She was born on February 14, 1925 to the late Logan and Laura Bell Bowers Crowe. In addition to her parents, Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Fred Potter; three sons, James C. Potter, William E. Potter and Edward F. Potter; and a grandson, Mark Jewell. Edith was a member of Dyson Grove Baptist Church.


    Survivors include three daughters, Edith Bell Datz and husband Austin of Butler, Tenn., Ruth Marie Crouch and husband William of Elkton, Md., and Lisa Ann Hazlett of Newark, Del.; a son-in-law, Robert Hazlett of Oxford, Pa.; three sons, Marshall Potter of Butler, Tenn., Robert Wayne Potter of Butler, Tenn., and Donald R. Potter and wife Sandra of Smyrna, Del.; grandchildren, Michael Jewell, David Jewell, Donald Potter, Dwayne Potter, Tony Potter, Brian Potter, Melinda Dugger, Donna K. Burns, Linda Potter, Bobbie Joe Feltner, Robert W. Potter Jr., Randy Lee Potter, Shawn Crouch, Brian Crouch, Crystal Hazlett and Cassie Hazlett; many, many more grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special friends, Sheila Kennedy of Doe Valley, Tenn., and Christopher Wade of Newark, Del.; and many more special friends.


    The family received friends from 10 a.m. Thursday, March 31, to 10 a.m. Friday, April 1, at the home, 653 Dry Hill Road, Butler, Tenn., where the body will lie in state. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Delaware Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Bear, Del.

    Edith married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 53.  Pauline Danner Descendancy chart to this point (31.Ira4, 10.Bessie3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 18 Mar 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Mar 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    On Sunday, March 5, 2017, a golden heart stopped beating when Mrs. Pauline Taylor, 83, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord. Mrs. Taylor was a daughter of the late Roby and Ira Glenn Bowers Danner and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron "Chig" Taylor, two step sisters, Mag Nidiffer and Ella Buckles and a step-brother, Skyler Bowers.

    Mrs. Taylor was retired from Southeastern Apparel and was a member of Moore's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She loved to shop with her family, dine out, and especially enjoyed the holidays.

    Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Barbara Sams, and her husband, Guy, Elizabethton; Judy Peters, Morganton, NC; Patty Glover, Elizabethton, two sisters, Oma Jean Woods, Pansy Rouse, both of Elizabethton; grandchildren, Tracie Stout, Kim Browning, Pepper Dyer, Ginger Glover, Ashley Garland; great-grandchildren, Tiffany Townson, Jonathan Townson, Justin Browning, Austin Dyer, Jessica Browning, and a special great-granddaughter, Haley Glover, whom she raised and loved very much. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

    A service to honor the life of Mrs. Taylor will be conducted on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Steve Burleson and Rev. Bill Greer officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 11:00 AM– Noon on Wednesday prior to the service, or at the home of her daughter, Barbara Sams at other times.

    The Committal and Entombment will follow the funeral service in the Mausoleum of Faith, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Daniel Garland, Heath Browning, Justin Browning, David Dyer, Austin Dyer, Larry Absher, Aaron Potter and Mark Burke.

    Pauline married Aaron Floyd Taylor about 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Aaron (son of Jess T. Taylor and Maggie K. Cress) was born on 27 Aug 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Aug 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Treadway Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 54.  Richard A. Shell Descendancy chart to this point (46.Living4, 21.Oscar3, 8.Murray2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Sep 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Richard A. Shell, age 66, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.

    He was a son of the late Frederick "Bud" and Billie Bowers Shell and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Worthington Shell and a brother, Joseph Shell.

    Richard was a former X-ray Technician and a former Physical Therapist. He enjoyed reading and was of the Catholic faith.

    Those left to cherish his memory include a brother, Steve Shell of the home; a niece, Jamie Shell of Knoxville, TN; two aunts, Ruth Ann Cullop and Patty Swift and husband, Ken, all of Elizabethton; and three cousins.



Generation: 6

  1. 55.  Sandra Berry Descendancy chart to this point (48.Earl5, 27.William4, 9.Mary3, 2.Isaac2, 1.Martha1) was born on 3 Apr 1949 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Feb 2011 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .


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