Maude U. Bowers

Maude married Grant M. Collins on 26 Jun 1898 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]

Maggie married Kinch L. Carden about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kinch was born about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Corbet married Pearl Fay Campbell about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pearl was born on 7 Apr 1903 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jun 1984 in Montgomery County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Spurgeon married Bessie Pierce on 24 Dec 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born on 15 Mar 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jul 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maynard married Carma Williams about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carma (daughter of Isaac Williams and Theodocia Bowers) was born on 3 May 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Aug 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eston married Maxine C. "Maxie" Carrier on 3 May 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maxine (daughter of Joseph W. Carrier and Emma L. Williams) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Killed in action during WWII.
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Regiment: 47th Infantry Regiment
Division – Transport: 9th Infantry Division

Status: KIA
Place of death: Saarlautern, Germany
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Margaret Ann Pierce Deloach, 78, Elizabethton passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at her residence.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Spurgeon & Bessie Pierce Collins. Margaret was a graduate of Unaka High School. Prior to her retirement she worked at Pharmaseal & Kennametal. She was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church. Margaret was a Charter Member of the Carter County Car Club and was a member of the East Tennessee Rebel Thunderbird Club. She was an avid Lady Vol Basketball fan and enjoyed the Saturday night cruise in.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dewey & Floyd Collins; a sister, Virginia Collins; and a nephew, Timmy Collins.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Luther Deloach; a daughter, Angelia Deloach; a grandson, Mackenzie Hazelwood, a granddaughter, Makayla Hazelwood; a god-daughter, Veronica Cole; a brother, Jack Collins and wife Glenda; two sisters, Wilma Nave and husband Ronnie and Margie Lewis and husband C.H.; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rusty Verran officiating. Music will be provided by Letha Grindstaff.

Entombment Service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2016, in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park with music provided by Freida Winters, Harpist. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, will be: Jeff Fuller, Frederick Williams, Bruce Killian, Rick Winters, Tim Winters, Rick Norris and Randy Norris. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bob Collins, Kenneth Sheffield, Michael Sheffield, Buddy Norris, Jack Foster, Glen Creasey, members of the Carter County Car Club, members of the East Tennessee Rebel Thunderbird Club and her neighbors.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to her care giver, Patricia Johnson; her best friend for 53 years, Frieda Winters; her special friends: Pauline White, Carolyn Coker, Geneva Norris and the staff of Amedisys Home Health especially Lance & Andy.

Margaret married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Virginia Collins - ELIZABETHTON

ELIZABETHTON — Virginia Elizabeth Collins, 66, 172, Sunrise Drive, Elizabethton, died Friday, June 24, 2005, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

A native of Carter County she was the daughter of the late Sprugeon and Bessie Pierce Collins. Ms. Collins worked at Harrison Shoe Store for many years. She was a member of Nidiffer Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and Dewey Collins; and one sister, Geraldine Collins.

Survivors include three sisters and brothers-in-law, Margie and Clyde Lewis, Wilma and Ronnie Nave and Margaret Ann and Luther Deloach; One brother and sister-in-law, Billy Jack and Glenda Collins. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joey Manis and Rev. Roger Mathes officiating. Graveside and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Lee Gay, Bobby Collins, Jeff Hermmann, Teddy Collins Jason Shaw and Roger Shaw. Honorary Pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral chapel. Family and Friends will assemble at the funeral chapel at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery. Friends may call at the residence at any time.

Burnia married Roy Pierce on 31 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of Donley I. Pierce and Callie Nidiffer) was born on 22 Mar 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Mar 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Willard G. "Billy" Collins, 85, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness.

He was the son of the late Maynard and Carmie Collins and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Collins.

Mr. Collins was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Army. He was a former employee of Bemberg, North American Rayon Corporation and was retired from American Water Heater. He was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church. Mr. Collins enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved baseball.

He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie Collins and his wife, Tami, Bobby L. Collins and his wife, Connie; two granddaughters, Jacquelyn Collins, Macy Collins; two great-granddaughters, Logan Collins, Katlyn Becht; a great-grandson, Tyler Dugger; five grandsons, Davey Collins, Dustin Collins and his wife, Lindsey, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins and Bud Hicks; five sisters, Betty Edwards and her husband, Andy, Novella Heaton, Lola Bowers, Burnie Pierce, all of Elizabethton, Myrtle (Tootsie) Gilliam and her husband, Ken, Harriman, TN; three brothers, Arthur Collins, Luther Collins, Bobby D. Collins, all of Elizabethton; a special friend, Loretta Wilson and her children, Lisa Wilson, Tammy Carpenter, Steven Wilson, all of Elizabethton; other special friends, Brittany, Nikki, Arie and Heather. Seven nieces, four nephews, and the mother of his children, Lucille Ownby, Elizabethton, also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Collins will be conducted on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bobby Stout and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be under the direction of the New Liberty Baptist Church Quartet.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Connie Collins, 324 Pine Hill Road, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 2:00 PM in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jackie Collins, Bobby Lynn Collins, Davey Collins, Dustin Collins, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins, Bud Hicks and Joseph Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Hardin, Thurman Caldwell, Doug Tolley, Andy White, Van Fair, Jess Fair, Joe Carpenter and Rick Williams. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #49. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 PM Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff at Hermitage Health Care Center and the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital for all the love and care shown to Mr. Collins and the family.

Willard married Lucille Guinn about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lucille (daughter of Claude C. Guinn and Rachel Puckett) was born on 16 Nov 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Mar 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Earl Ray Collins, 79, 167 Sunrise Drive, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, January 30, 2010, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Maynard R. and Carma Williams Collins. Mr. Collins was a retired employee of Mapes Piano String Company after 50 years of service. He was an active member of Hunter United Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Legion and the Unaka Rod & Gun Club. His hobbies were woodworking, gardening and bird watching. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his wife of fifty six years: Kathryn Nidiffer Collins. Five Sisters: Bernie Pierce, Lola Bowers, Novella Heaton and Betty Edwards and husband Andy all of Elizabethton and Myrtle Gillian and husband Ken, Kingston, Tenn. Four Brothers: Willard, Arthur, Luther and Bob Collins, all of Elizabethton. Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Jay & Katie Nidiffer, Jack & Joann Perkins, and Link & Carolyn Nidiffer of Elizabethton. Special cousin: Jan Showalter of Johnson City. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hunter United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Mathess officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by David Estep, Pianist, Marilyn Bowers, Organist and Katrina Nidiffer, Soloist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday will be: C. H. Taylor, Lee Gay, Bill Cline, Emerson Smith, Dean Boone, Paul Waters, Chris Guy, Jimmy Bowling and Clarence Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be: Tony Bowers, Roger Hamm, Dwight Reece, Charlie Jones, Hugh Buckles and his church family. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion & Tn. National Guard. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

Earl married Kathryn Nidiffer about 1952. Kathryn (daughter of Andrew J. Nidiffer and Josephine N. Nave) was born about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jul 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - On Monday, December 23, 2019, Lola Bowers, age 84, of Elizabethton, Tennessee entered home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Lola was born on March 8, 1935 to the late Maynard and Carma Collins. She spent most of her career working at Citizen's Bank where she met and became friends with many in the community. She was a devoted member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and loved her church family very much. Lola was married to the late John F. Bowers. They spent their lives together making wonderful memories by traveling the country, camping and taking care of each other.

Many that knew Lola affectionately called her "Dodo". She was a caring and fun loving sister, aunt and friend. Dodo wanted those around her to love Jesus Christ, be happy and live life to the fullest.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sisters, Burna Pierce, Myrtle Gilliam and Novella Heaton; and her brothers, Earl Collins, Arthur Collins and Willard Collins.

She is survived by her sister, Betty Edwards; two brothers, Bob Collins and Luther Collins; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sue and Lloyd Lowe and brother-in-law, Ken Gilliam.

A service to celebrate the life of Lola Bowers will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Doug Hinshaw, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday or at the home of Lola Bowers at other times.

The graveside service will follow in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery with Reverend Doug Hinshaw, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her Caldwell Springs Church family, those who visited during her illness and the employees who worked with her at Citizens Bank.

The family would like to especially thank Scarlett Murphy, Dawn Simpson, Caris Hospice, Dr. Vivian Clark and all of the others who care for Lola during her illness.

Lola married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Novella C. Heaton, age 82, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Hermitage Health Care Center following an extended illness.

She was a daughter of the late Maynard and Carma Williams Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Command Sgt. Major Samuel Heaton, Jr. U.S. Army Retired, two sisters, Burnia Pierce and Myrtle Gilliam and three brothers, Authur Collins, Willard "Billy" Collins and Earl R. Collins.

Novella retired as an aide from Unaka Elementary School. She was a spunky military wife and a wonderful Christian mother and grandmother. She was a member of Nidiffer Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where she sang in the quartet. Novella enjoyed sewing and making quilts and spending time with her family. She was known for treating people well and with respect.

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Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Sandra Huskins and husband, Curtis of Elizabethton; Patricia Kuykendoll and husband, Mike of Powder Springs, GA; a son, Steve Heaton of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Brent Huskins and wife Amy and Lacey Wolfe and husband Dustin all of Elizabethton; Hollie Guinn and husband, Ryan and Chelsie Harvey and husband, Eric, all of Georgia; two great-granddaughters, Hayley Huskins and Lily Huskins both of Elizabethton; two sisters Lola Bowers and Betty Edwards and husband, Andy, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Luther Collins and Bobby Collins, both of Elizabethton; a brother-in-law, Ken Gilliam of Kingston, TN; and several nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate the life of Novella C. Heaton will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Nick Colbaugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Hugh Buckles, Dallas Williams, Rodney Campbell, Bill Hamilton and Con Nave.

Novella married Samuel J. Heaton, Jr. on 23 Jun 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Samuel Jesse Heaton and Martha Jayne Tester) was born on 15 Nov 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 4 May 1975 in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Myrtle G. Collins Gilliam was born on January 6, 1945 in Elizabethton, Tenn.
Myrtle, 73, passed this world into the waiting arms of Jesus on June 11, 2018. She will fondly be remembered as a loving wife, wonderful mother, doting grandmother and faithful sister and friend.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, Maynard and Carma Collins; brothers, Willard, Earl and Arthur Collins; and sister, Bernice Pierce.
Myrtle is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ken Gilliam; her daughters, Melissa (David) Lane and Jennifer (Jamie) Raymer; and six grandchildren, Dawson and Kailey Lane, Colby, Corey, Mackenzie and Brodie Raymer. Surviving also are her brothers, Bob and Luther Collins, and sisters, Betty (Andy) Edwards, Lola Bowers and Novella Heaton, all of Elizabethton, Tenn. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Marjorie (Jim) Blalock and Carolyn (Jeff) Hamilton, and brother-in-law, Ron (Sue) Gilliam, all of Gate City, Va. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Myrtle lived primarily in Elizabethton until 1984 when she relocated to Roane County with her family. Her first job was working for the FBI in Washington, DC. Later she went to work for Great Lakes Research in Elizabethton where she met Ken, the love of her life. While in Roane County she worked for Linda Raby, CPA and finished her career with Daniels, Uselton and Clay, CPA in Kingston. She retired in 2011.
Myrtle was a member of Young's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kingston. The family expresses appreciation for the support of Pastor Rev. Dale Watson and the members of Young's Chapel. The family also gives thanks to Helen Lane for the many hours she sat with Myrtle during her illness and for caring love given by her dear friend, June Wilson. The family also appreciates the support from neighbors and friends for all they have done.
Finally, the family wishes to acknowledge the nurses and staff with Covenant Hospice for the compassionate care they provided during the last difficult days. Also, the family is appreciative for the care and help furnished by friend and family physician, Dr. Rodney McMillin.
The family will celebrate the life of Myrtle Gilliam by receiving of friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Fraker Funeral Home in Kingston. The service will follow at 5 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Dale Watson presiding with interment following the service at Lawnville Cemetery.

Myrtle married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thelma married Harley B. Taylor on 6 Jun 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harley was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Don J. Collins, 85, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at his home.

He was the son of the late Eston C. and Maxie C. Carrier Collins and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Mickey Charles Richardson and Serena Carol Richardson; and two brothers, Jerry Collins and Gary Kyle Collins.

Mr. Collins was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II. He was a retiree of North American Rayon Corporation following forty-three years of service.

He loved to garden, hunt and spending time with his family to whom he was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was a fan of the Lady Vols and the Atlanta Braves.

He was a member of the Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Martha Omega Joines Collins, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Dr. James L. Richardson, Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Donnie Richardson and his wife, Brenna, Chris Richardson and his wife, Shea, Charice Richardson, all of Elizabethton; two great-grandchildren, McKenna Richardson, Stephen Richardson, both of Elizabethton; a great-great granddaughter, Jordon Hillman, Johnson City; three sisters, Thelma Taylor, Lyndal Lowe and Phyllis Davis, all of Elizabethton; a brother and sister-in-law, Mack and June Collins, Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Darlene Collins, Johnson City; and Tyler Salo, whom he treated like a grandson; one uncle and aunt, Gray and Norma Carriger, Kingsport. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Collins was blessed with two special friends, Leonard Lewis and Harold McQueen.

The funeral service for Mr. Collins will be conducted on Thursday, May 10th, at 8:00 PM with Rev. Bill Greer and Dr. James Richardson officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM prior to the service or at the home, 108 Bill Lewis Road, Elizabethton, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Friday, May 11th, at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park with military honors to be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Keith Williams, Eddie Lewis, Rick Collins, Wayne Davis, Kevin Collins, Sherrill Perry, Mike Lowe and Sherrill Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Garland, J.C. Robinson, Clyde Tester, Vince Tester, Johnny Joines, Terry Tester, Ronnie Tester, Terry Collins, Raymond Perry, Richard Dunnigan, Tim Clemons, Jim Thomas, Earl Dykes, Ronnie Keller, Roy Richardson, Johnny Wilson, Herman Hodge, Lawrence Hodge, Roger Lewis, B.J. Colbaugh, Robert Calloway, Dr. Joe May, Eric Davis, Eddie Williams, Rick Williams and Larry Grindstaff. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Mr. Collins' caregivers: Sandra Ward, Lora Livingston, Anna Hensley, Carolyn Honeycutt, and to Mountain States Hospice for all the love and care shown to the Collins family. The family would also like to thank the Headed Home Singers for coming to the home to sing for Mr. Collins.

Donald married Martha Omega Joines about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Belva Arlis "B. A." Joines and Effie Crawford) was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Apr 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gary Collins - ELIZABETHTON

ELIZABETHTON — Gary Kyle Collins, age 73, of 114 Abe Lincoln Court, Elizabethton, died Sunday, September 14, 2003, at his residence following a brief illness.

He was a native of Carter County and was the son of the late Eston C. and Maxie Carrier Collins.

Mr. Collins was retired from the Elizabethton Electric System after 42 years of service, was a lifetime member of the Carter County Rescue Squad, and presently served as the Carter County Coroner.

He was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church and a former Deacon and Treasurer. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Collins.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Stout Collins, of the home; a daughter, Kay Collins, Johnson City; a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Vicki Collins, Johnson City; one granddaughter, Seidena Nidiffer, Johnson City; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Thelma Taylor, Lyndal and Charlie Lowe, and Phyllis Davis, all of Elizabethton; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Don and Omega Collins, Mack and June Collins, and Helen Collins, also all of Elizabethton; a special uncle, Gray Carrier, Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Gary Kyle Collins will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2003, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Dr. James Richardson and Dr. Dennis Deese officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Stephen Harris and Sue Bowers. The committal and entombment service for Mr. Collins will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Eric Eggers officiating.

Active pallbearers will be: Mike Merritt, Darrell Nave, Shawn Horton, Archie Clawson, Bill Lyons, Don Ratcliff, Lowell Garrison, Sam Geiser and J.D. Phillips. Honorary pallbearers are Lifetime and Active Members of the Carter County Rescue Squad, employees and retirees of the Elizabethton Electric System, employees of the Carter County Sheriff's Department and the Elizabethton Police Department, and men of Hunter First Baptist Church. Those who plan to attend the committal service are requested to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Collins be to the Carter County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 682, Elizabethton, TN 37643 or the American Cancer Society, c/o of Helen Wilson, 209 S. Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643. The family will receive friends in the chapel of the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday. Friends may also call at Mr. Collins' residence at any time. Online e-mail condolences may be sent through our website at www.Tetrickfuneralhome.com.

Gary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jerry married Helen M. Herman about 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Helen (daughter of Alton Herman and Maude Lyons) was born about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 May 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Maxwell “Mack” Collins, age 85, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 18, 2021 unexpectedly of Covid Pneumonia at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Mack was born in Elizabethton to the late Eston “Red” Collins and Maxie Carrier Collins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry Collins, Gary Collins and Donald Collins; one sister, Thelma Collins Taylor; and his father and mother-in-law, Clate and Maggie Oliver.

Mack retired as a brick mason and was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church. In his earlier years he enjoyed playing baseball and softball. Mack also loved to garden and can, and loved to give vegetables to his family and friends. He also enjoyed hanging out at “The Barn” with the barn gang.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 59 years, June Oliver Collins, of the home; his daughter, April Collins of Telford, TN; two precious sisters, Lyndal Lowe and Phyllis Davis, both of Elizabethton and two “adopted daughters”, Gayle White and Sarah White, both of Telford, TN. A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive, as well as “the barn gang”.

A celebration graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 24, 2021 in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery with Dr. James Richardson officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the Barn Gang, Raymond Williams, his great nephew- Charles Davis.

Maxwell married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lyndal Yvonne Collins Lowe, age 82, 110 Robinson Lane, entered into the presence of God on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church her entire life and was blessed to serve as choir director for many years. Her love of music was her gift. She served in many capacities at the church from VBS to Golden Group. She enjoyed singing and leading the choir and was even known to twist a few arms to get the choir filled. She enjoyed canning and caring for her flowers and rose bushes. She loved her family with all her heart and it showed: from Christmas sing-alongs, to birthday parties for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, to organizing showers and directing weddings for family members. She was ever present in the lives of her family and friends and her passing will leave an unfillable void. Lyndal worked at Levi Strauss & Co. for 18 years as a supervisor. She began working for Southeastern Apparel Finishing in 1990 as a quality manager. In 1994 she was honored by Levi Strauss & Co. with the highest award they offer. She was presented the 1994 Daniel E. Koshland award for outstanding contributions to the Levi Strauss & Company “Personal Pair” program.

Lyndal was born on April 3,1940 to Eston & Maxie Carrier Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 47 years, Charles Lowe, brothers Donald Collins, Gary Collins, Jerry Collins, Mack Collins and sister Thelma Collins Taylor, special cousins, Shelby Williams and Joy Dean Babb. Survivors include her loving daughters Donna (Wayne) Davis, Knoxville and Dawn Lowe, Elizabethton, beautiful granddaughters, Hollie (Scott) Arnold and Brooke Meza, Knoxville, grandson-in-law Wilber Meza, Knoxville. Precious great grandchildren Bailey Lauren Arnold, Davis Cole Arnold, Breyden Alexander Meza and Levi Charles Meza, Knoxville, sister Phyllis Davis, special cousin, Diana Blevins, and very special friend, Donald Campbell. Several nieces and nephews who were dear to her heart also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Lyndal Lowe will be held at Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church on Sunday, September 11th with visitation from 5:00-7:00 and service at 7:00 pm. Son-in-law, Pastor Wayne Davis, along with Rev. Bill Greer and Pastor Rodney Deyton officiating. Ted Puckett will be in charge of the music accompanied by the church choir. Family and friends will meet on Monday, September 12th at 10:45 for an interment service at 11:00 am at Happy Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church.

Active pallbearers will be Scott Arnold, Wilber Meza, Donnie Richardson, Robert Calloway, Larry Grindstaff and Raymond (Red) Perry. Honorary pallbearers include Cole Arnold, Breyden Meza, Levi Meza, James Richardson, Sherrill Perry, Noah Rash and her church family.

A special thank you to her caregivers who she loved dearly: Judy Richardson (niece), Dremma Garland (niece), Renee Rash, Judy Calloway and Karen Berry. Also a special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and Nurse Megan for the excellent care she received.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Lou Ellen Clark, age 71, of Russellville, Tennessee formerly of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her residence. Lou Ellen was born July 4, 1950 in Elizabethton to the late Edward Clarence Strickland and Frances Collins Strickland. In addition to her parents, Lou Ellen was also preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Ray Hardin.
Lou Ellen found love and married Earl Ray Hardin and she was a loving caregiver to Earl Ray. When Earl Ray passed away in August of 1990, Lou Ellen found love again with Larry Dale Clark and they were married on February 15, 1992.
Lou Ellen graduated from Hampton High School and was a member of Centenary UMC of Morristown. She served as Vice President of Security Federal Savings Bank until her retirement. Lou Ellen served many positions at the churches she attended including Sunday School Teacher, Finance/ Treasurer and United Methodist Woman.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Larry Clark of Russellville, TN; brothers-in-law, Kenny Clark and Mike Clark both of Johnson City, TN; a sister-in-law, Connie Clark Lewis (Donnie) of Maryville, TN; her mother-in-law, Phyllis Hall Clark; Clifford (Kim) Hall of Piney Flats, TN; brother-in-law, Jerry (Pat) Hardin; sister-in-law, Nancy Carr (Dan) Calloway; a sister-in-law, Roberta Campbell (Ed); her nieces and nephews: Kamren Lewis Fort Lee, VA, Seth Clark, Gavin Clark, Katrina Clark all of Johnson City, TN, McKenzie Lewis of Maryville, TN, Clinton (Sara) Hall of Chattanooga, TN, and Kaleigh (Seth) Green of Piney Flats, TN, Danielle (Spencer) Goodwin of Bluff City, TN, Nicholas Hardin of Elizabethton, TN, Kevin Hardin of Atlanta, GA, Ronda (Stephen) Shepler of Royse City, TX; two great great nephews, Cohen Hall and Isaiah Green; her beloved companion, Daisy; a special childhood friend, Shelby Heaton and several cousins also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Lou Ellen Clark will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Ginger Isom, Reverend Mack Turner and Reverend Robert Kariuki officiating. Music will be provided by Billy Anderson (pianist) and Sandy Gass (vocalist). The service will be livestreamed. To view the livestream simply visit our website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and go to Lou Ellen’s obituary. When you view the obituary there will be a link at the top of the obituary, simply click the livestream link and the service will start at promptly 4:00 PM.
Friends may come by the funeral home from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 24, 2021 to sign the guest register book and pay their respects. The family will not be present.
The committal and entombment will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park – Mausoleum of Peace. Active pallbearers will be Seth Clark, Gavin Clark, Eddie Clark, Rondal Clark, Shannon Deloach, Clinton Reeser, Nicholas Hardin and Clifford Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be James Heaton, Floyd Heaton, Jerry Hardin and the men at Centenary Methodist Church.

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Mr. Ricky Dean Collins, 57, of Johnson City, formerly of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his residence.
He was the son of Darlene Stout Collins, of Johnson City, and the late Gary Kyle Collins. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Lillie Stout; and his paternal grandparents, Eston and Maxine Collins.
Mr. Collins was a graduate of Unaka High School and attended Walters State Community College, where he played baseball. He started a career in law enforcement with the Carter County Sheriff's Department. He continued to work in law enforcement with the Elizabethton Police Dept., the ETSU Campus Police and the Johnson City Police Department, where he retired following thirty plus years of service. During his time at JCPD he worked with the Drug Task Force and the SWAT Team. After he retired, he returned to JCPD and was currently working as a training consultant.
He was also a former member of the Carter County Rescue Squad. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, A.Q.H.A, A.P.H.A, N.R.H.A. and the Liaison for the Tennessee Reining Horse Association.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of thirty years, Vicki Lee Collins, of the home; a sister, Kay Collins, Johnson City; a niece Seidena Malone and her husband, Josh, Johnson City; two great-nephews, Collin Nidiffer and Kayson Malone, both of Johnson City; a great-niece, Everly Malone, Johnson City; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Helen Lee.
The service to honor the life of Mr. Collins will be conducted on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Dr. James Richardson and Chaplain Edward Jefferies officiating. Honor Guard will be provided by the Johnson City Police Department.
The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 4:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday prior to the service and at the home of his mother at other times.
Private disposition will be held at a later time. Honorary pallbearers will be his Brothers and Sisters of the Johnson City Police Dept., Kim Birchfield, Randy Berry, Phil Caddell, Billy Patton and Buzz Martin.