Evaline Williams

Notes:

In the 1880 Carter County, TN census, Evaline is living in the household of her son Jackson Collins.

Evaline married Watson Collins on 8 Aug 1844 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Watson (son of Gilson Oliver Collins and Martha Campbell) was born on 17 Mar 1822 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 4 Jul 1864 in Sumter County, , , Georgia; was buried in Andersonville National Cemetery, , Macon County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married David Perry on 25 Jun 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of William Perry and Nancy Troxell) was born about 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Jacob Brownlow Treadway on 11 Feb 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jacob (son of John Treadway and Onijah Holt) was born on 25 Dec 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 May 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Treadway Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emily married William Perry on 14 Apr 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1844. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matilda married Elijah D. H. Oliver on 6 Aug 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elijah (son of James B. Oliver and Mary A. Payne) was born in Sep 1844 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William Marion Glover on 9 Apr 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born in Mar 1854 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1880 Carter County, TN census, Jackson's mother Evaline was living in his household.

Jackson married Rhoda Catherine Heaton about 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rhoda (daughter of John William Heaton and Catharine Berry "Katie" Van Huss) was born on 20 Sep 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Daniel Ellis, Jr. on 3 Sep 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Captain Daniel Ellis and Martha Allen May) was born on 19 Feb 1854 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Aug 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Monroe married Barbara Elvira Van Huss about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Powell Van Huss and Rebecca Nead) was born on 16 Apr 1866; died on 18 Jun 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Van Huss Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mollie is living with her son Frank in the 1920 Carter County, TN Census.

Mary married William Rhea Ellis about 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Captain Daniel Ellis and Martha Allen May) was born on 17 Apr 1856 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 May 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Onijah married William Hamilton Hardin about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Elijah D Hardin, Jr. and Eliza Catharine Potter) was born on 10 Mar 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Treadway Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Brown "Maggie" Morrell about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of George Isaac Morrell and Minnie Florence Van Huss) was born on 22 May 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 1956 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Friday, June 10, 1949
JAMES TREADWAY
Elizabethton, June 9 - James Treadway, age 76, died at the home of his son, Arthur Treadway, Route 6, Elizabethton, Wednesday evening at 8:15 after a short illness.
Mr. Treadway was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Arthur Treadway, Elizabethton, Robert L. Treadway, N.J.; one daughter, Mrs. Mae Hathaway, Elizabethton; four sisters, Mrs. John Henry, Limestone, Mrs. Laura Vanhuss, Mrs. Austin Nave, Mrs. Bill Hardin, Elizabethton; four brothers, Alex Treadway, Monroe Treadway, C. E. Treadway, Bowman Treadway, Elizabethton; 3 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Valley Forge Christian Church Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock with Rev. J. J. Musick and Rev. Carl Osborne officiating.
Burial will be made in Smith Cemetery.
Active pallbearers: Paul Headrick, Graham Hagy, Carl Treadway, Sanders Henry, Carl Williams, Roy Garrison, Ed Hathaway, W. E. Holtzclaw.
Flower bearers will be the nieces.
The body will be returned to the home of Arthur Treadway Friday morning.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

James married Bertha Jane "Bertie" Headrick about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of John W. Headrick and Cordelia Ann Fletcher) was born on 6 May 1872 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Jan 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Smith Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lilly married James H. Henry on 17 Jan 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 24 May 1854 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 May 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

VANHUSS, Laura Ann
“Elizabethton Star,” Thursday, February 2, 1950

MRS. LAURA ANN VANHUSS
Mrs. Laura Ann Vanhuss, 72, died in a local hospital at one-thirty o'clock, after a short illness. Mrs. Vanhuss was the widow of the late John Frank Vanhuss, who died four years ago. A son Brown Vanhuss also is dead. Mrs. Vanhuss was a native of Carter County, and member of the Charity Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Haskel Felty, Mrs. Leon Cardwell, Mrs. W. M. Myers all of Elizabethton; six sons, Bob, Bowman, Craford, Cecil and Walter “Buck” of Elizabethton, Ray of Mt. City; three sisters, Mrs. John Henry of Telford, Mrs. Austin Nave of Siam, Mrs. Bill Martin of Elizabethton; four brothers, Monroe Treadway, W. L. Treadway, C. E. Treadway, Bowman Treadway, all of Elizabethton; eighteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Siam Baptist Church Friday afternoon at three o'clock with the Rev. E. W. Baldwin in charge, assisted by Rev. Willis Allen, and Rev. John Fineout.
Burial will be made in Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Robert Pettitt.
Active pallbearers, Buell Treadway, Paul Treadway, Arthur Treadway, Carl Treadway, John E. Henry, Allen Henry, Wesley Ellis, Howard Nave, Charlie Vanhuss.
Flower bearers, Geneva Nave, Mae Treadway, Emma Hyder, Maude Hyder, Phylis Jean, Clotelle Hardin, Grace Wilcox, Clarice Hathaway, Mae Heaton, Hattie Ellis, Elizabeth Spurgill, Irene Moore, Mrs. George Treadway, Peal Henry, Bess Shields, Mary Geisler, Doris Campbell, Mayme Shull, Cleo Lowe, Ann Felty, Lillie Williams, Stella Howell, Veda Morrell, Armete Myers, Margarette Crowe, Dolly Kate Thompson, Marjorie Estep, and Joan Cardwell.
Pallbearers and flower bearers are requested to be at the church at 2:30 p.m.
The body will be returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leon Cardwell, States Line Road, Thursday afternoon and will remain there until Friday at 1:30 p.m. when it will be removed to the church until time for the service.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

Laura married John Frank Van Huss on 8 Dec 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born about 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married William Austin Nave on 28 Feb 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Ulysses Grant Nave and Cornelia Pearce) was born on 27 Sep 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caleb married Sarah Hattie Garrison on 5 Sep 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of John Clingman Garrison and Mary Alice Helton) was born on 28 Dec 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jul 1978 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lillie Barnett. Lillie was born on 15 Jul 1875 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Mar 1930 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Bunker Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Hester Ann Bowers on 16 May 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hester (daughter of Daniel A. Bowers and Eliza Pearl Berry) was born on 10 Feb 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Oct 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nicholas married Emma Eveline Buckles on 26 Sep 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of James A. Buckles and Sarah A. Bowers) was born on 28 Feb 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1954 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married U. S. Grant Buckles on 22 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. U. (son of James A. Buckles and Sarah A. Bowers) was born on 12 Oct 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Daniel Thomas Bowers about 1902 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Daniel (son of William Henry Bowers and Elizabeth Ann "Liza" Hackett) was born on 1 Aug 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1939 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Nannie Bailey Sutphin on 3 Nov 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nannie (daughter of John S. D. Sutphin and Rosa Haney) was born on 30 Sep 1887 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Rebecca Elizabeth Heaton on 20 Mar 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of John William Heaton and Catharine Berry "Katie" Van Huss) was born on 25 Oct 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Oct 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grant married Maude U. Bowers on 26 Jun 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude was born in Mar 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grant married Fina Carden on 22 Feb 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fina (daughter of Ruben Jasper Carden and Mary Carrie Nave) was born about 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Granville married Sarah "Sallie" Williams about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Arthur A. Williams and Sarah Jane Buckles) was born on 8 Apr 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Feb 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blue Springs Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caledonia married John Bernard McKernan about 1900 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . John was born on 21 Jun 1978 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Oct 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Ida Mae Buck on 24 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of David E. Buck and Belle Teaster) was born on 22 Jul 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jan 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Alex Zander Masters on 1 May 1918 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Alex (son of Grant Masters and Emma Mae Capps) was born on 8 Mar 1895 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1961 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Martins Creek Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Viola married Samuel Britton Randolph on 16 Jun 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel was born on 13 Jan 1899 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Feb 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Elizabeth Mae Crow on 24 May 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas William Crow and Sallie E. Pearce) was born on 20 Nov 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Sep 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married David Maxwell Chambers about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of David Turner Chambers and Nancy Catherine Grindstaff) was born on 11 Nov 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 1968. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, November 20, 1943
FRANK L. ELLIS
Frank L. Ellis, 55, died suddenly of a heart attack Friday, November 19, at his home in Charity Hill.
He was an employee of the American Bemberg Corp. and a member of the Free Will Baptist church of Charity Hill.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Mae Ellis; one daughter, Nadine; one brother, Wesley Ellis; four sisters, Mrs. J. C. Heaton, Mrs. W. H. Lovelace, Mrs. K. S. Garrison, Mrs. Lucy Snodgrass; and a number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held at the Charity Hill Free Will Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with the Rev. J. C. Howington and the Rev. Broyles in charge. Burial will be made in the Ellis Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Kyle Heaton, Ray Heaton, Charles Sturgill, Clyde Nave, Clyde Lovelace, Howard Ellis, James Bowers.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends attending the funeral.
Flower girls will be Wilma Jean Collins, Mrs. Robert Meredith, Mrs. Arthuer[sic] Hardin, Evelyn Hardin, Clotill Hardin, Mrs. Clyde Nave, Mrs. Charles Sturgill, Mrs. Kay Franklin, Mrs. Kyle Heaton, Mrs. Ray Heaton, Hazel Ellis, Bonnie Bowers, Mable Treadway, Mrs. H. O. Wilcox, Pauline Bowers, Mrs. Pearl Ayers, Ethel, Lela and Helen Russell, Pauline Deloach, Elemina Deloach, Louise Lovelace.

Frank married Rena M. Johnson on 25 Sep 1916. Rena (daughter of John Henry Johnson and Louvinia Morris) was born in Dec 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Anna Mae DeLoach on 24 Dec 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Roscoe Conklin DeLoach and Estella Jeanette Grindstaff) was born about Mar 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Sep 2003 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Joseph Cornelius Heaton on 25 Oct 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Granville Shepard Heaton and Ellen L. "Etta" Triplette) was born on 29 Sep 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allie married Herman Lovelace about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Herman was born on 4 Aug 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ellis Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Kelly Seaton Garrison on 30 Oct 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kelly (son of John Clingman Garrison and Mary Alice Helton) was born in Jun 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, July 17, 1934
DEATH TAKES TREADWAY, 30
Luther Treadway, 30, died at his home at Valley Forge Monday afternoon at 1:45, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held from the family residence Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. John Shepherd officiating. Interment will be made in the Treadway Cemetery at Charity Hill.
The deceased was held in high esteem in his community and it was with deep regret that his numerous friends learned of his death.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Treadway; two brothers, Robert L. and Arthur Treadway; one sister, Mrs. D. M. Hathaway.
Active pallbearers will be Carroll Hathaway, Arthur Hardin, Wesley Bowers, Crawford Vanhuss, Robert Meredith, C. A. Headrick, Clyde Treadway, Saunders Henry.
Flower bearers will be selected from the cousins of the deceased.

Claris married D. Mac Hathaway about 1926. D. was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Mozella Hagy on 27 Jan 1938 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Mozella (daughter of Cleveland Baker Hagy and Josephine Mae South) was born about 1912 in Washington County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

VANHUSS, Daniel Brown
“Elizabethton Star,” Sunday, April 4, 1948
DANIEL BROWN VANHUSS
Funeral of Daniel Brown Vanhuss, 52, who died in Duke Hospital, Durham, N.C. Friday at 1:00 a.m. after an illness of six weeks, will be held at the Valley Forge Church of Christ today at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. K. W. Baldwin, assisted by the Rev. J. J. Musick will officiate.
Mr. Vanhuss was returned to the home on Route 1, Elizabethton Saturday at 11:00 a.m. It will remain there until 2:00 o'clock this afternoon when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until time for the services. The Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.
The church choir will be in charge of the music at the funeral. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Park after military honors are accorded by the Watauga Post No. 49 of the American Legion and the Capt. Lynn H. Folsom Post No. 2168, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Eliza Garrison Vanhuss; three daughters, Mrs. Jane McInturff, and Misses Hazel and Margaret Vanhuss; five sons, John F., H. F., K. S., Haskel, and Harold Vanhuss; his mother, Mrs. John F. Vanhuss; three sisters, Mrs. Haskel Felty, Mrs. Leon Cardwell, and Mrs. W. M. Myers; six brothers, Bob, Bowman, Ray, Crawford, Cecil and Walter Vanhuss; one granddaughter, Peggy Jean McInturff, and two grandsons, John and Walter Vanhuss. All are residents of Carter County.
Active pallbearers are: Carl and Clate Williams, Arthur Treadway, Raymond Nave, Carl Shepherd, Clarence Gouge, Dale Moody, and Harlow Crosswhite.
Flower bearers for the funeral are: Mesdames Clate Williams, Daisy Meredith, Shafter Williams, Howard White, Albert Hathaway, Homer Jones, Harry Wilcox, Lizzie Belle Reed, Fred Donnely, Frank McInturff, Carl Shepherd, Buel Treadway, Glenn Reece, William Holsclaw, Roy Garrison, Earnest Banner, Luther Hyder, Roy Geisler, Arthur Treadway, Fred Williams, Misses Martha Ellis, Marie Garrison, Elsie Meredith, Laura Grindstaff, Nola Ann Felty, Phylis Henry, Geneva Nave, Bess Sheilds, Mesdames Robt. Meredith, Dan Hyder, Fred Lambert, George Simerly, Arthur Ellis, Luther Clawson, and Hal Keller

Daniel married Eliza Cameron Garrison on 25 Jan 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of John Clingman Garrison and Mary Alice Helton) was born on 28 Jun 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Mary Lynn Cannon about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of James Blaine Cannon and Lucy Johnson) was born on 13 Jun 1923 in Indiana, , , ; died on 23 Dec 2014 in Tarrant County, , , Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Veona married George B. Carden on 18 Aug 1934 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Charles Carden and Sarah Margaret "Maggie" Nave) was born on 24 Sep 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Irene Nave Moore, 92, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011. She was the daughter of the late William Austin Nave and Carrie Lee Treadway Nave and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Moses Moore, in 1980, and five sisters, Hallie Carden, Geneva E. Nave, Veona Carden, Hazel Pauline Bowers and Jeanette L. Elliott. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and she loved to garden. She was a faithful member of Siam Baptist Church.

Mrs. Moore is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Neisha Moore, Elizabethton; two grandsons, Sgt. Michael Hall and his wife, Michelle, and Hunter Moore; two great-grandchildren, Collin Hall and Autumn Hall; and two brothers and a sister-in-law, Martin E. Nave and Kenneth H. and Jeanette Nave, Elizabethton.

The funeral service for Mrs. Moore will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Jack Roddy and Rev. Adam Polk officiating. Music will be under the direction of Billy Anderson. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service, and at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Neisha, 116 Bee Cliff Road, Elizabethton, at other times. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 4, in the Nave Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Howard Allen Carden, Troy Smith, E.A. Bowers, Doug Bailey, Andy Hood and David Nave. Ronnie Presnell will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Irene married John Moses Moore about 1943. John was born about 1920; died about 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Martin E. Nave, 87, Elizabethton went home to be with his Lord at the residence of a daughter, Patty Tester with both daughters by his side, Saturday September 17, 2011.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late William Austin and Carrie Lee Treadway Nave.

He was a retired employee of Inland Container.

Mr. Nave served in the Army Air Corps during World War II serving in New Guinea and the Southern Philippines.

He was a member of the Siam Baptist Church and the Mens Fellowship Sunday School Class. His hobby was Wood Crafts.

Mr. Nave was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Cleo Hardin Nave, September 21, 1997, by a grandson John Martin Tester and six sisters.

Survivors include Two daughters & Sons-In-Law: Carolyn Ann & Barry "Butch" Woodring and Patty Mae & L.C. Tester all of Elizabethton. One Grandson: Mickey Lee Woodring and wife Kim, Elizabethton. Two Great Grandchildren: Matthew Woodring and Rebecca Woodring. A Step-Grandson: Richard Tester, Elizabethton. Two Step-Granddaughters: Pamela & Ashley Tester, his step- Great Granddaughters: Sarajane and Mia Grace Tester. A Brother & sister-in-law: Kenneth "Howard" & Jeanette Nave, Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Roddy and Pastor L.C. Tester officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Hardin Family Cemetery. Music will be provided by Ashley & Pam Tester and Bill Anderson.

Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday will be: Mickey Woodring, Matthew Woodring, Kevin Grindstaff, Kelly Grindstaff, Howell Carrico and Ricky Babb. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Doug Bailey, Max VanHuss, Amedisys Hospice, His Caregivers, Sue Anne Hawkins, Edwin Talley, Terra Shade, Brenda Cooper and the staff of First Tennessee Agency on Aging. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion & Tennessee National Guard.

Martin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jeanette Louise Nave Elliott, 79, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday June 23, 2009, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late William Austin and Carrie Lee Treadway Nave. She was a 1948 graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Elliott was a active member of Beck Mountain Baptist Church.

Mrs. Elliott's hobbies were gardening, cooking, sewing, quilting, fishing and bingo. She was a UT Football Fan, a lady Vol fan and also the Atlanta Braves.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters: Hallie Carden, Geneva Nave, Veona Carden and Pauline Bowers.

Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Marvin Elliott; Two Daughters: Faye Brown, Queen Creek, Arizona, and Sheryl Long, Johnson City; A Step-Son: Dean Elliott, Corona, California; Four Grandchildren; Paul Travis Brown, Steven David Brown, Stacey Wright and Deon Davis; Three Great Grandchildren; Three Step-Grandchildren; One Sister: Irene Moore, Elizabethton; Two Brothers: Martin Nave and Kenneth Howard Nave, both of Elizabethton; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:45 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2009, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Campbell and Rev. Gary Edwards officiating.

Interment will follow in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home at 1 p.m. Friday. Music will be provided by Rev. Ronnie Campbell. Active Pallbearers will be: Eugene Moore, Travis Brown, Deon Davis, Ray Bowers, Hunter Moore and David Asher. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jackie Elliott, Albert Harrison, Roy Carriger, Kenneth Nidiffer, Paul Benfield, Calvin Hardin, Eddie Sams and Glen Hardin.

Jeanette married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gaines married Mamie Evelyn Perry about 1922 in , , Tennessee, . Mamie (daughter of Porter D. Perry and Maggie Morris) was born on 30 Aug 1904 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 24 Apr 1983 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Keenburg Fw Baptist Church Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Creola married Joseph H. Pierce on 30 Jan 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Jackson D. C. Pierce and Nancy Jane "Ginny" Bowers) was born on 16 Dec 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Aug 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flora married Luther A. Bowers on 25 Dec 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Luther (son of Mike Lovelace and Elizabeth Caroline Bowers) was born on 10 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Frank T. Buckles on 17 Feb 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Thomas Jefferson Buckles and Celia J. Williams) was born in Apr 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shinola married Martin Daniel Pierce on 16 Nov 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Martin (son of Pleasant Pierce and Caldonia Bowers) was born on 30 Sep 1896 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Mar 1988 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Blonnie Buckles about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Blonnie (daughter of Lee Buckles and Julia Buckles) was born on 5 Oct 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Mossie Pierce on 8 Jun 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mossie (daughter of Jackson D. C. Pierce and Eliza C. Williams) was born on 30 Mar 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Oct 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Earline Oliver on 5 Jan 1965 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Earline (daughter of Shelby Jett Oliver and Laura Bell Pierce) was born on 29 May 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married Joseph Wheeler Hicks on 22 Oct 1921 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Robert Lee Hicks and Martha Rebecca Lyon) was born on 28 Dec 1898 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Feb 1937 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Smith married Luella Vines about 1930 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Luella was born on 1 Feb 1915 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Sep 2003 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eastview Memorial Gardens, , Knox County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Ora Glenna Oliver, 79, 982 Old Gray Station Road, Gray, died Saturday, April 3, 1999, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Oliver was a native of Sullivan County but had lived most of her life in Washington County. She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Bertha Oliver Bowers and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Paul Oliver, in 1994, four brothers and four sisters.

Mrs. Oliver was a homemaker and a member of Midway Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Janette Foxx Conley and Carolyn Gouge, both of Gray; a son, Robert Wayne Oliver, Johnson City; a brother, Howell Bowers, Chuckey; three granddaughters, Cindy Oliver Walker, Jana Gouge Wilson and Tammy Oliver Wilson; and a grandson, Jay P. Gouge. Four great-grandsons, a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, (423) 282-1521, is in charge of arrangements.

OLIVER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ora Glenna Oliver, 79, 982 Old Gray Station Road, Gray, who died Saturday, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at the Morris-Baker South Chapel with Rev. William Taylor officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Monte Vista Burial Park. Those attending are invited to meet at the funeral home by 10:40 a.m. Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jay Gouge, Richard Wilson, Todd Walker, Lee Wilson, Erik Hilton and Michael Wilson.

Ora married Robert Paul Oliver about 1937 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Robert (son of John Wesley Oliver and Nancy Anne Boyer) was born on 16 Nov 1910 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 Jan 1994 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington 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]

Minnie married Emerson Henry Gentry about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emerson (son of Newton James Gentry and Laura Alice Guinn) was born on 16 Jan 1897 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Mae (Collins) about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mae was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fay married Stewart Edwards on 6 JN 1926 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Stewart was born on 10 May 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Jesse Felix Lipford about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jesse (son of Archibald 'Arch' Lipford and Lutitia 'Tisha' Sluder) was born on 26 Jun 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Siam, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Veda married Willard Howell Morrell about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Willard (son of Chrisly Arthur Morrell and Mary Mae Nave) was born on 17 Jun 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Anna Mae Guess on 3 Oct 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Charles Albert Guess and Matilda "Tilda" Floyd) was born on 2 Feb 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1978 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Betty Jean Arnold on 20 Jun 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Betty (daughter of James B. Arnold and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Swift) was born about 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kyle married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lena married T. R. Masters about 1938 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. T. was born on 26 Jul 1901; died on 26 Mar 1962 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tinker Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Loyd married Myrtle Mae Johnson on 21 Nov 1948 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Millard Fillmore Johnson and Emma V. Hughes) was born on 2 May 1926 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 May 2011 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Lorena Wilson, age 94, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County. A native of Erwin, Lorena is a daughter of the late Alexander and Rebecca Lou (Collins) Masters. She was a charter member of Chestoa Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and loved to help with activities. She loved cooking, especially making sweets, working in her flowers and having her family all together, particularly at Christmas time. Lorena loved quoting John 14:1-4. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joseph W. Wilson; grandson: Tyler Wilson; daughter, Lana Carol Foster; son-in-law, Calvin Douglas Foster; and daughter-in-law, Theresa Wilson.
Lorena Wilson has left behind to cherish her memory: Sons: Nathan Wilson and Terry Wilson and wife, Connie; grandchildren: Camille Foster, Melanie Rose and husband, Tommy, Beth Scoonover and husband Johnathan, and Ashley Peters and husband, Chris; great-grandchildren: Taylor Rose and wife, Lenzi, Trenton Rose, Timmy Rose, Caroline Scoonover, Emma Peters and Amelia Peters; and several nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Lorena Wilson in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Roger Hileman will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by Lorena’s granddaughter, Beth Scoonover. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 pm and will continue until service time on Wednesday at Valley Funeral Home. A committal service will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 3:00 pm in Evergreen Cemetery. Those attending should meet at Valley Funeral Home by 2:30 pm on Thursday to go in procession. Serving as active pallbearers will be: Chris Peters, Tommy Rose, Johnathan Scoonover, Taylor Rose, Timmy Rose and Trenton Rose.

Jeanette married Harvey Engle about 1950. Harvey was born on 8 Dec 1929 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1998 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Kathryn Randolph Hardin, 90, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 in the Hermitage Health Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel B. & Viola Collins Randolph.
She was a 1942 graduate of Elizabethton High School.
Mrs. Hardin was a homemaker who loved to cook and loved to hike. In the early seventies she and her son walked from Shady Valley to Watauga Lake on top of Iron Mountain. She was a member of Siam Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Hardin and two brothers: Vaughan & Jack Randolph.
Survivors include Two Daughters: Rosemary Trent and husband Curtiss, Maryville, Tenn. and Martha Talbert and husband John, Bristol, Va. One Son: Bobby Hardin and wife Yolanda, Elizabethton. Five Grandchildren: Robbie Talbert & Wife Leah, Charlottesville, Virginia, Dr. Joey Talbert and wife Megan, Ames, Iowa, Jamie Talbert and wife Kesha, Greensboro, NC, Michael Trent & Wife Ashley, Maryville, Tn. and Bethany Spelce and wife Alex, Knoxville. Her Great Grandchildren: Bryson & Maddie both of Charlottesville, Virginia and Audrey Kathryn Trent, Maryville.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Roddy and Mr. Curtis Trent officiating. Interment will follow in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons & Great Grandsons.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Hardin to the Siam Baptist Church, 2414 Siam Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643.
The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Staff of Hermitage Health Center for the excellent care our mother received.

Katheryn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Jane Randolph Bennett, age 89, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Jane was born in Elizabethton to the late S.B. and Viola Collins Randolph. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dayton Grant Bennett; two brothers, Jack Randolph and Vaughn Randolph; and one sister, Kathryn Hardin.

Jane retired as an aide for the Carter County School System and was a member of Siam Baptist Church. She loved to work in the garden, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jane also enjoyed her time at church and was very active in the church.

Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Judy Hyder and husband Joe, of Elizabethton; two sons, David Bennett and wife Kathy, of Elizabethton and Dale Bennett and wife Sharon, of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Jill Lewis and husband Brett, Robin LaPorte and husband Drew, Ashton Bennett, Kelsey Bennett and Abby Bennett; four great grandchildren, Taylor Bowers, Callie Lewis, Myles Lewis and Cooper LaPorte; and one brother, Jerome Randolph and wife Betty, of Orlando, FL. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Jane Randolph Bennett will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Jack Roddy, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Bill Anderson. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday.

The committal and entombment will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Monday, September 16, 2019 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be the Deacons of Siam Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Farmer, Donnie Hall, K.O. Gentry and Carroll Montgomery.

Callie married Dayton Grant Bennett on 23 Sep 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dayton (son of Malley Bennett and Lillie Arnett) was born on 27 Feb 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jan 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Mary Louise Bennett on 23 Feb 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Charles M. Bennett and Matha Elizabeth Hurdt) was born on 26 Oct 1922 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Jul 1996 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Wilburn Dudley Grindstaff about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Wilburn (son of Nicholas Decatur Grindstaff and Hannah Alpha Grindstaff) was born on 23 Mar 1896 in Valley Forge, , Carter County, Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 1978 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jean Williams - JOHNSON CITY
Mrs. Jean Chambers Williams, Johnson City, died Monday, September 6, 2004, in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a lengthy illness. A native of Carter County, Mrs. Williams was a daughter of the late D.M. Chambers Sr. and Martha Ellis Chambers. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Susanna Wesley Sunday School Class of the church. Mrs. Williams was a sustaining member of the Johnson City Junior League. Her husband, Bailey E. Williams Jr., preceded her in death in 1985. She was also preceded in death by one brother, D.M. Chambers Jr.; and three sisters, Myrtle C. Grindstaff, Vorita Chambers Isaacs and Florence “Jack” Chambers Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Suzanne Moore and husband, Dwight, of Gray, and Lisa Pendleton and husband, Dave, of Kingsport; one sister, Katharyn C. Noble, of Johnson City; grandchildren, Mark E. Moore, of Atlanta, Georgia, and Lauren K. Pendleton, of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Mrs. Williams will be held Thursday, September 9, 2004, at 11:00 A.M. from Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Garland Thayer officiating.

Jean married Bailey E. Williams, Jr. about 1936. Bailey was born about 1915; died about 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Katharyn Chambers Noble, age 92, of 216 University Parkway 3W, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her residence.

A native of Carter County, TN, she was a daughter of the late D.M. Chambers Sr. and Martha Evelyn Ellis Chambers. Mrs. Noble was member of East Unaka Christian Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, A.P Noble, in 1975; four sisters, Vorita Chambers Isaacs, Myrtle Chambers Grindstaff, Florence "Jack" Chambers Smith, Jean Chambers Williams; one brother, D.M. Chambers Jr.

Survivors include a step-daughter, Carol Braum and husband, Dick, Miami, FL; three step grandchildren; six nieces, Martha Nell Smith Estes, Joan Smith McQueen, Suzanne Williams Moore, Lisa Williams Pendleton and Mary Duke Chambers McCartt; one nephew, D.M. Chambers III; sister-in-law, Teenie Duke Chambers. Several very special great nieces and nephews.

The graveside service for Mrs. Noble will be conducted at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Wayne Emery, Minister, officiating.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 13, from 10:00 until 11:30 A.M. at East Unaka Christian Church. Active pallbearers will be Mark Moore, Gary Carmack, Jim Hoffman and David Maxwell Chambers IV.

Katharyn married A. P. Noble about 1938. A. was born about 1916; died about 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married J. G. DeLoach on 5 Jan 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. J. (son of Roscoe Conklin DeLoach and Estella Jeanette Grindstaff) was born on 7 Feb 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Dorothy Grace Hardin about 1931 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Dorothy (daughter of George Robert Butler Hardin and Sarah Eliabeth Nave) was born on 29 Dec 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 1996 in Thomas County, , , Georgia; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alene married Kay Franklin about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kay was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Granville married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Donald J. Treadway, 69, 312 East I Street, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Mozella Hagy Treadway. Mr. Treadway was a 1959 graduate of Hampton High School and attended East Tennessee State University and Milligan College. Don was a retired Photographer with Coleman's Studio and had served as a Commissioner in the 8th District for 29 years. He was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church and a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 and the Elizabethton Elks Lodge #1847. Don was an avid Lady Vols fan and golfer.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Markland Treadway; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Brandy Treadway, Forsyth, Ga..; three grandchildren, Erica Love, Hannah Miller and Bailey Miller; and a sister, Janice Treadway Ferguson and husband Henry, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The graveside service for Mr. Treadway will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 9, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Dr. James Royston officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Joel Crisp. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, will be Shane Gouge, Doug Buckles, Cary White, David Sellers, Joe Sluder, Brian Vaughn, Larry Woods and Norman Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Swift, Norman Chesser, Bill Horton, Billy Ray Harrell, Kent Hyder, Mack Henry, members of the 1959 Graduating Class of Hampton High School and present and former Commissioners of Carter County. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the ICU of Johnson City Medical Center, employees of Sycamore Shoals Hospital, the Princeton Transitional Service and Dr. Kenny Hopland. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. To those who prefer memorials may be made to Valley Forge Christian Church or First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. Condolences to the Treadway family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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KELLER, Texas — Janice K. Ferguson, 72, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at her home in Keller, Texas.
A native of Elizabethton, Janice lived the majority of her life in Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mozella Treadway of Valley Forge. Before moving to Texas three years ago, Janice attended First Christian Church in Johnson City and worked as a dental hygienist in Kingsport for over 50 years, working for Drs. Frank Buckles, Robert Hodge, and John Machen. She loved her patients and became close friends with many of them. Janice was a loving wife, mother, and recent grandmother who adored her three-year-old granddaughter, Alyssa. Janice will now be reunited with her late husband, Henry Ferguson, who passed away last year.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Rose Ferguson of Fort Worth, Texas, and her granddaughter, Alyssa Rose Ferguson.
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home in Kingsport, Tenn., with a graveside service to follow at Monte Vista Memorial Gardens in Johnson City at 3 p.m.

Janice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Laura Florence VanHuss Blevins, age 91, of Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in the Appalachian Christian Village.

Mrs. Blevins was a native of Carter County who had lived most of her life in Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Brown VanHuss and Eliza Garrison VanHuss. In addition to her parents, her husband, James W. Blevins; three brothers, Ford VanHuss, John VanHuss Sr. and Haskiel VanHuss; one sister, Mary Bell VanHuss; two nephews, John VanHuss Jr. and Glen Doherty; one niece, Gail Marion Wilson; also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Blevins retired from Thomas Industries. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Johnson City, where she was a member of the Mr. And Mrs. Class.

Survivors include: one daughter, Peggy Jean Tester, of Johnson City; two sisters, Margaret Doherty, of Roanoke, Virginia, and Hazel Marion, of Elizabethton; two brothers, Dick VanHuss and wife, Martha, and Harold VanHuss, both of Elizabethton; one grandson, Jerry Tester, of Johnson City; one great granddaughter, Rebecca Tester, of Chattanooga; one great great grandson, Zachary, of Chattanooga; two sister-in-laws, Louise Downs, of Johnson City, and Helen VanHuss of Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Mrs. Laura Florence VanHuss Blevins will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday, May 7, 2011, in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Steve Hill, Minister, will officiate.

The graveside committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jeff VanHuss, Danny Doherty, Walter VanHuss, Blair Campbell, Ronald Tester and Matt Campbell.

Laura married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: Marie Crowe. Marie (daughter of Ernest Fletcher Crowe and Maybelle Barnett) was born about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Dec 2017 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vera married Gilbert Lee Wilson about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gilbert was born on 16 May 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ivory J. Pierce, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at the Pine Ridge Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Pierce, Sr. and Creola Edith Pierce and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Wilson and her husband, Gilbert; six brothers and one sister-in-law, Earl Pierce and his wife, Bernice; Raymond Pierce; Joe Pierce, Jr.; Jack Pierce; Lloyd Wayne Pierce; and an infant brother. Ms. Pierce loved working in flowers and was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Cynthia Ensor and her husband, Henry Wayne, Elizabethton; Gretchen Miller and her husband, Larry, Gray; two brothers, Lawrence Pierce and his wife, Gaye, Elizabethton; Aaron Pierce and his wife, Lynda, Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Anna Ruth Pierce, Elizabethton; special friends, Cleola Taylor, Ernest Lee Wilson, Dorothy Burrow, and Herbert and Kathy Street, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Ms. Pierce will be conducted on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace with Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. Music will be under the direction of Sue Bowers, pianist and Dale Williams, soloist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Friday prior to the service and at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Aaron and Lynda Pierce, 202 Sunrise Drive, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Duncan officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Rusty Verran and the other deacons who visited her, the Willing Workers Sunday School Class of Hunter First Baptist Church, and the Hunter First Baptist Church Choir.

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Lawrence Pierce, age 85, of Elizabethton, went home to join his family in Heaven on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from Hermitage Health Care Center. Lawrence was born in Elizabethton to the late Joseph H. Pierce, Sr. and Creola Oliver Pierce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond Pierce, Joe Pierce, Earl Pierce, and Jack Pierce; and three sisters, Vera, Ivory and Gretchen.

Lawrence retired from Watauga Industries and from Watauga Forestry Services. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Rada Gaye Bowers Pierce, of the home; his sons, Keith Pierce and Zaney Pierce, both of Elizabethton; his daughters, Debbie Wiseman and husband Mike, of Morganton, NC and Sandra Vanover, of Elizabethton; a grandson, Lucas Pierce, of Johnson City; a granddaughter, Jada Vanover, of Elizabethton; a sister, Cynthia Ensor, of Elizabethton; and a brother, Aaron Pierce, of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Lawrence Pierce will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Wednesday March 2, 2016 at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Roe, officiating. Music will be under the direction of the church choir. The family will receive friends at the church between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, prior to the service on Wednesday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Gail Oliver, Mac Collins, Dan Powers, Tracy Herman, Greg Tester, Pookie Ensor, and Henry Ensor.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Aaron Howard Pierce, age 77, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with the Lord and loved ones passed before him Friday, September 6, 2019 in the Holston Valley Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Joe H. and Creola Oliver Pierce. He was a 1960 graduate of Unaka High School where he was a standout football player. Aaron retired from Great Lakes Research Corporation. He also was employed by the State Highway Department and as custodian at Hunter First Baptist Church, Elizabethton for nearly five years. He attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church and was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church, Elizabethton. Aaron was active in Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer fireman for the Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed sports, especially football, fishing and spending time with his family especially around the holiday season.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten siblings. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Lynda Sue Tolley Pierce, of the home; his children, Tim and Penny Pierce, Mark and Sherry Pierce, Tammy and John Nanney, Debbie LeVeau and Doug Wilson all of Elizabethton; Todd and Lin Stevens, Gray and April and Richie Hooven, Kingsport; a sister, Cynthia Ensor and husband Henry, Elizabethton; sisters-in-law, Anna Ruth Pierce and Gaye Pierce; fourteen grandchildren and their spouses and ten great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Aaron Howard Pierce will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 9, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Dennis Wilson and Rev. Richard Smitley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the service or at the residence at other times. Committal and entombment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons.

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Ola Clinton Bowers, 91, of Elizabethton, died Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Pine Ridge Care Center.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther and Flora Buckles Bowers. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Colbaugh Bowers, in 2003, and by three brothers and a sister.
Mr. Bowers received his G.E.D. from Unaka High School. He was retired from the Chemical Division of
North American Rayon Corporation after 49 years of service and was a member of Hunter United Methodist
Church. He was an avid reader and an avid Lady Vols fan and Elizabethton Twins Baseball fan. He was active
in the Democratic Party and was a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a daughter, Lois Bowers Williams, Elizabethton; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Ralph C. and Sandra Bowers, Lansing, Mich., and Larry E. and Sharon Bowers, Elizabethton; five grandsons,
Michael Bowers, Mark Bowers, Todd Williams, Benjamin Bowers and Christopher Bowers; four great-grand-
daughters; and four sisters, Novella Massengill, Bluff City, Margaret "Toots" Campbell, Mary Evelyn Bennett and Stella Mae Brewer, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Bowers will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Manis and Rev. Estil Williams officiating. Music will be provided by Marilyn Bowers. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday, will be Jerry Bowers, Hugh Buckles, Daniel Holder, Jack Perkins, Charles "Dude" LaPorte, Bill
Cline, Mike Williams and D.J. Townsend. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl and Kat Collins, Dr. Joseph May,
Dr. Stephen May, John Fetzer, Willie Church, Lyle Dewitt, Ed Alexander, Randall Rogers, Gary Elliott, the staff
and employees of Pine Ridge Care Center and his church family. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ola married Margaret Colbaugh on 17 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Charles W. Colbaugh and Ella Aldridge) was born on 15 Apr 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Reva married Eugene Angel about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eugene was born on 13 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Luther D. Bowers, 78, 122 Darrell Bowers Road, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther A. and Flaura Buckles Bowers.
Mr. Bowers was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church. He served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a retired painter and a member of the National Rifle Association and the Beuladean Citizens Club
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowers was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Gladys Asher Bowers, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Denny and Coralie Bowers, Elizabethton, and Jody and Lee Bowers, Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren, Teresa Freeman, Bastrop, Texas, Whitney Christiansen, Seattle, Wash., Jacob Bowers, Richmond, Va., Deana Bush, Memphis, and Sgt. Michael Bowers, U.S. Army, Fort Benning, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren, Michael K. Bowers, Fort Benning, Ga., Adam Bush, Memphis, Lucas Christiansen and Larson Christiansen, both of Seattle, Wash., Ethan Freeman, Laurin Freeman and Adleen Freeman, all of Bastrop, Texas; four sisters, Mary Evelyn Bennett, Margaret Campbell and Stella Mae Brewer, all of Elizabethton, and Novella Massengill, Bluff City; and one brother, Ola Bowers, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 14, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Richard Thomason officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 15, in the Bowers Cemetery, Roy Bowers Road. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 1:25 p.m. for the service. Military Honors will be accorded by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence, 122 Darrell Bowers Road, Elizabethton, or at the home of a son, Denny Bowers, 212 Roy Bowers Road, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be Gene Carrier, Tommy Campbell, Ronnie Campbell, Willard Loveless, Shirl Bowers and Dallas Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Ossie Lee Stout, Allen Thrump, R.M. Tester, John Garland, John Allen, Morris Miner and fellow members of the Beuladean Citizens Club.

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Novella Eliza Bowers Massengill, age 86, of Bluff City, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following a brief illness.

Novella was a native of Carter County and was a daughter of the late Luther and Flaura Buckles Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Bowers, Ola Bowers, Emmert Bowers and Darrell Bowers; and three sisters, Reva Angel, Margaret Campbell and Mary Evelyn Bennett.

Mrs. Massengill was a homemaker and was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. She loved to grow flowers and cooking.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Paul D. Massengill, of the home; a daughter, Karen M. Campbell, Bluff City; a son, Timothy P. Massengill, Bluff City; two granddaughters, Carrie Campbell, Los Angeles, CA, and Christina Campbell, Bluff City; one great granddaughter, Eliza Campbell, Bluff City; and one sister, Stella Brewer, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Novella Eliza Bowers Massengill will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Tetrick Funeral Home – Bluff City Chapel, with Mr. Patrick Mitchell, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday; or at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 25, 2015 in the Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. Active pallbearers will be selected from Bunker Hill Christian Church members. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews and her neighbors. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Bluff City at 10:30 AM on Monday, to go in procession.

Novella married Paul D. Massengill on 29 Jun 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Charles D. Massengill and Mollie E. Smith) was born on 9 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 2019 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mr. Eugene F. (Jack) Buckles, formerly of 159 Buckles Road, Elizabethton, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

He was born on December 13, 1921, to the late Frank and Emma Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Juanita G. Buckles; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Pearl and Luther Buckles and Effie and Carmack Danner; two brothers, Clay Buckles and Claude Buckles. He was a native of Carter County, TN.

Mr. Buckles was a life-long farmer in the Blue Springs Community of Carter County, he also served in the United States Army and saw combat in Europe during WWII. He was employed at North American Rayon Corporation for many years and served two terms on the Carter County Commission. He was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church.

Mr. Buckles was fond of bluegrass music, gospel music and old time fiddle tunes. One of his favorite songs was "What a Day That Will Be" with which he often sang along. He especially enjoyed the gospel music of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver.

Mr. Buckles is survived by four children: Vivian Hammonds, Wayne L. Buckles, Barbara Jean Lotshaw, all of Elizabethton, and Debbie Dotson, of Watauga; two sons-in-law, Howard Hammonds and Mark Dotson; four grandchildren, Melanie Harkleroad and husband, Tim, of Bristol, Nathan Arnold and wife, Shelley, of Norman, OK, Frank Arnold and wife, Caryn, of Tulsa, OK, Dustin Buckles and wife, Jessica, Elizabethton; five great-grandchildren, Martin and Sarah Harkleroad, Bristol, Mason, Haley and Brett Arnold, Norman, OK; brothers and sisters-in-law, H.J. and Helen Buckles, Ivan Buckles, Earl and Helen Buckles, Elizabethton, Paul and Peggy Buckles, of Mt. Carmel, TN; sisters, Margaret Garland, of Casco, MI, Edith Buckles and Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton, Brenda and Bill Taylor, of Johnson City; sisters-in-law, Georgia Buckles, of Bristol, and Myrtle Buckles, Elizabethton; and a special brother-in-law, Harold Grindstaff, of Goode, VA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors, including his church families and his friends at Big Red's also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Buckles will be conducted Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Mr. Richard Thomason, minister, and Dr. William Duncan officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday prior to the service and at 1331 Blue Springs Road at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Friday, July 16, 2010, at 10:00 AM at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tennessee. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Blue Springs Christian Church, the men of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, "Big Red" Carrier and the regular attendees of the Liar's Club. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the building fund of Blue Springs Christian Church, 107 Don Rominger Road, Elizabethton, TN, 37643; the WMU of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, 1509 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643; the Alzheimer's Association, NE, 207 North Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37601; the American Cancer Society, ? Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643; or the American Heart Association, 3101 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Vivian Clark and to the staff of North Hall at Lifecare Center of Elizabethton for their gentle care of our loved one.

Eugene married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Edith Grace Buckles, 87, formerly of 189 Rainbow Circle, Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Buckles and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Buckles, in 1986; three brothers; and two sisters-in-law, Clay and Georgia Buckles, Claude Buckles, Eugene and Juanita Buckles; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Luther and Pearl Buckles, Carmack and Effie Danner; two brothers-in-law, Elwood Garland, Guerney Pierce; a sister-in-law, Ella Mae Buckles.

Mrs. Buckles was a homemaker and a partner in the Floyd Buckles Sales Company. She was a devoted member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. She loved her friends in the Willing Workers Sunday School Class there.

She was a loving aunt who will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by four brothers, H.J. Buckles and his wife, Helen, Elizabethton, Ivan Buckles; Elizabethton, Earl Buckles and his wife, Helen, Elizabethton; Paul Buckles and his wife, Peggy, Mt. Carmel; three sisters, Margaret Garland, Casco, MI, Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton, Brenda Taylor and her husband, Bill, Johnson City; a sister-in-law, Myrtle Buckles; her special friend and caregiver, Wilma Bowers; and her roommate and friend, Charlotte Walker. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Buckles will be conducted on Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. William Lunsford, Rev. William Taylor and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be under the direction of Tina Lunsford and Headed Home.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00-2:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of a sister, Myrtle Pierce, 233 Berry Hill Road, Elizabethton, at other times.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Gerald Buckles, Dean Buckles, Jimmy Buckles, Tommy Pierce, Randy Wilson, Eric Buckles, Jerry Weaver and Buddy Bowers. Honorary pallbearers will be all her friends and neighbors.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton, especially the CNA staff and Alice for all the love and care shown to Edith and the family.

Edith married Floyd Buckles about 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Floyd was born on 30 Aug 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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H.J. Buckles, 87, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 15, 2016, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. H.J. was born in Carter County to the late Frank "F.T." Buckles and Emma Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Edith Buckles, Pearl Buckles, Margaret Garland and Effie Danner; his first wife, Ella Mae Buckles; and five brothers, Clay Buckles, Gene Buckles, Claude Buckles, Earl Buckles and Ivan Buckles.
H.J. had worked as both a bus driver and a farmer. He was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and attended Meadowview Baptist Church. H.J. loved gardening and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 24 years, Helen Sharp Buckles, of the home; two sons, Dale Buckles of Hampton and Dean Buckles and wife Glenda of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Joseph Buckles and wife Prenthia and Daniel Buckles and wife Bonnie, both of Elizabethton; three great-grandchildren, Mollie, Addilyn and Clint, all of Elizabethton; a stepson, Paul McCray and wife Debbie of North Carolina; a grandchild, Paul McCray Jr. and wife Tina of North Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Alexander, both of North Carolina; two sisters, Myrtle Pierce and Brenda Taylor and husband Bill; and one brother, Paul Buckles and wife Peggy.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of H.J. Buckles will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, August 19, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Jones and Rev. Dean Smith officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 6 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gene Stansberry, Ray Lewis, Jimmy Buckles, Joseph Buckles, Daniel Buckles, Dayton Buckles, Matthew Williams and Josh Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Ikis Nave, Ronnie Keller, Jimmy Hyder and John Allen. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 10 a.m. Saturday to go in procession. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gene and Carolyn Stansberry and Ray and Maxine Lewis.

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Ivan Charles Buckles, 81, Elizabethton passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Frank and Emma Buckles.

Mr. Buckles was employed for a number of years by the Carter County Sheriff Department. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the Carter County Cattleman Association.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters: Pearl Buckles, Effie Danner and Edith Buckles; and four brothers: Clay, Claude, Eugene and Earl Buckles.

Survivors include his children: Hildred Pressnell, Patsy Colbaugh and Jimmy Buckles and wife, Angie, all of Elizabethton; Two Grandchildren: Jonathan Colbaugh, Shatona Williams; Four Great Grandchildren: Hayden Colbaugh, Melanie Thomas, Victor and Carlos Raminez; Three Sisters: Margaret Garland, Caro, Michigan, Brenda Taylor and husband, Bill, Johnson City, and Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton; Two Brothers: H.J. Buckles and wife, Helen, Elizabethton, and Paul Buckles and wife, Peggy, Mount Carmel; Several nieces & Nephews.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013, in the Buckles Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Lawrence Pierce, Dean Pierce, Randy Wilson, Robert Bowers, Tommy Pierce, Jonathan Colbaugh, Daniel Buckles and Dustin Buckles. Honorary pallbearers will be friends of Burger Hut.

Ivan married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Earl C. Buckles, 76, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, following an extended illness.

He was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Frank and Emma Buckles. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Buckles, Clay Buckles and Claude Buckles; three sisters, Effie Danner, Pearl Buckles and Edith Buckles.

Mr. Buckles was retired from East Tennessee Chair Company and had served as a constable for the Carter County Sheriff's Department.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Helen Bowers Buckles, of the home; three daughters, Teresa Chambers and husband, Donnie, Hampton, Mary Sue Buckles, Elizabethton, Jamie Simerly and husband, Terry, of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Donna Ranshaw, Joshua Miller, Daniel Chambers, Terrina Gloss and Katie Simerly; one great grandson, Seth Ranshaw; three brothers, Ivan Buckles, Jay Buckles, both of Elizabethton, Paul Buckles, Kingsport; three sisters, Margaret Garland, Michigan, Brenda Taylor, Johnson City, Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Buckles will be conducted at 2:30 PM Saturday, October 6, 2012, in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Blevins and Rev. Willie Lunsford, officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM prior to the service.

Interment for Mr. Buckles will follow the service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Earl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Paul Pierce, age 88, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Signature Health and Rehab in Elizabethton. Paul was born in Elizabethton to the late Martin Pierce, Sr and Shinola (Buckles) Pierce. In addition to his parents, Paul was also preceded in death by four brothers and sisters: Clarence Pierce, Reece Pierce, Callie Pierce and Aline Pierce.

Paul loved to be around people- laughing and chatting with anyone that would pass the time with him. A proud United States Army veteran, Paul had owned and operated his own business- Paul’s Handle Shop. Paul had also worked at Western Auto in Elizabethton for 25 years, as a courier at Carter County Bank, at White’s Grocery, and at Barnes Boring Hardware. Paul loved working on tools and in any kind of wood products. He was a loyal and faithful member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church and had also attended Watauga Valley Church and had served as a trustee there. Paul was also a member of the cemetery association at Wilson Cemetery in Stoney Creek.

Those left to cherish and remember Paul’s many wonderful memories include his wife of 62 wonderful years, Geraldine Pierce of the home and his daughter, Jennifer Harmon and son-in-law, Keith and his grandson, the apple of his eye, Colin Harmon; a brother, Martin Pierce, Jr. Several nieces, nephews, church family and extended family also survive.

A service to celebrate and honor Paul’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton with Paul’s former pastor of Union Hill, Pastor Roger Hayley and Pastor Kenny Lethcoe officiating. Music will be under the direction of Dennis Laws of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Thursday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023 in the Wilson Cemetery of the Stoney Creek Community. Active pallbearers will be Keith Harmon, Colin Harmon, Jerry Pierce, Randall Lewis, Dale Colbaugh and Bill Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Martin Pierce, Jr., James Carroll, Frank Singleton, Jerry Stout, Mike Pierce, Gale Colbaugh and Tommy Verran. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 1:15 PM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Signature Health Care and to Caris Hospice for the loving and exceptional care given to Paul during his illness. Much love to Jessica, JoElla, Vanessa and LaToya.

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GREENEVILLE — Julia "June" Dugger, 85, went on to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Greeneville, Tennessee after an extended illness.

She was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Elijah & Blonnie Buckles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Mack and Jim Buckles; her sister, Ethel Smith; and her daughter, Shirley Dugger Williams.

She was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Surviving family members are her son, Stephen Dugger (Ginger); her grandchildren, Ashley Dugger Estep (Nick) and Blake Dugger (Brandi); her five great grandchildren, Gracie Estep, Levi and Cooper Estep, Jackson Nidiffer, Ava Dugger; and several nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with her home-going service beginning at 7 p.m.

The family would like to thank Takoma Regional Hospital and the Life Care Center of Greeneville, Amedisys Hospice, her Sunday School Class at Caldwell Springs and several friends and family members who helped her through her last days.

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ELIZABETHTON - Betty Lou Hicks Shirley, 85, Elizabethton went home to be with her Lord Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Johnson City medical Center.

Born December 3, 1933 in Johnson City to the late Joseph & Armitta Bowers Hicks. She came to Elizabethton at an early age to live with her Uncle & Aunt: Albert & Grace Hicks. She was a 1952 graduate of Elizabethton High School. Betty was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she was active in the WMU serving as Director and she loved working in Vacation Bible School. She was a homemaker, loved to cook, sew, and go camping and spending winters in Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years: Eddie M. Shirley who passed away January 16, 2018, by a granddaughter, Rachael Whaley, her sisters: Irene Greene and Ada Mae Byrd, her brother: Joe Hicks and a sister-in-law: Betty Jean Shirley.

Survivors include her children: Debra Sanders & husband David, Johnson City, Eddie Martin Shirley II & wife Jane, Knoxville, Keith Shirley & wife Barbara, Kingsport and Diane Whaley & husband Mike, Gray. Eight Grandchildren: Jamie Singer, Aaron McGhee, Andrea Hamilton, John Shirley, Josh Lane, Andrew Whaley, Joey Sanders and Matthew Sanders. Eleven Great Grandchildren: Caroline, Ellie, Max, Kaelynn, Carsen, Henry, Lena, Brook, Jackson, Valeria and Allison. Her Siblings: Charles Hicks, Kingsport, Phyllis Sparks & husband Hartsell, Jonesborough, Kenneth Walker & wife Mabel, Johnson City and Eileen Blevins & husband Ron, Limestone. Several nieces & nephews. Her sister-in-law: Georgia McClain.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Joe Sorah and Pastor Steve Pate officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Jacob Guinn officiating. Music will be provided by Austin Mitchell, Soloist and Tina South, Pianist. Active Pallbearers will be grandsons and a very special friend Jimmy Street. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Agape Nursing Home and Rehab.

Betty 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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James Bbby Gentry, 88, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at his residence. He was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Emerson and Minnie Collins Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Gentry.
Mr. Gentry was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Men's I Sunday School Class. He retired from Snap-On Tools.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Leona Canter Gentry; a son, Charles Michael Gentry; a daughter, Shelia Gentry; a grandson, Andrew and wife Danielle Birchfield; one great-grandson, Cooper Wayne Birchfield; two brothers, A.E. "Kayo" Gentry and wife Betty and Cameron "Buck" Gentry and wife Janice, all of Elizabethton; and two sisters, Nellene Crow of Johnson City and Chestine Larimer of Erwin. Several nephews and nieces also survive.
The family will gather for a private graveside service with Reverend Mark Grubb officiating. Active pallbearers will be his grandson, Andrew Birchfield, and his nephews, Earl Wayne Gentry, Royce Gentry, Noel Gentry, Curtis Gentry and David Gentry. Honorary pallbearer will be his great-grandson, Cooper Wayne Birchfield.

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Robert E. "Gene" Edwards, 85, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Stewart and Faye Collins Edwards.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II and also the Korean Conflict.
Prior to his retirement he worked at North American Rayon Corporation and construction at Tennessee Eastman. For a period of time he taught Welding with the Adult Vocational Program at Science Hill High School.
He attended Siam Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Emogene Hayes Edwards, December 24, 2005 and a brother: Ted Edwards.
Gene was an avid Vol fan.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Cindy & David Jenkins and Lisa & Gary Jenkins all of Elizabethton. Five grandchildren: Nathan Jenkins, Lance Jenkins and wife Carrie, Joseph Jenkins, Logan Jenkins and Jessica White and husband Brad. Five great-grandchildren. One brother and sister-in-law: Tommy Edwards and wife Earlene, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews. A special aunt: Milan Herman, Elizabethton.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Roddy officiating.
Graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music under the direction of Mr. Bill Anderson, "Singing for the Savior" and Miranda Anderson.
Active pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday will be: Rick Arnold, Phillip Campbell, Charles Edwards, Mike Edwards, Gary Edwards, Johnny Edwards, Paul Herman and Chris Cornett.
Honorary pallbearers will be his special friends and neighbors.
The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Emergency Room staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital and the Heart Critical Care Unit, Johnson City Medical Center. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion.
To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Edwards to the Siam Baptist Church, 2414 Siam Road, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at his residence or the residences of his daughters.
Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery.

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Tommy Gerald Edwards, 84, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Stewart and Faye Collins Edwards.
In earlier years, Tommy was employed as a machinist at the Raytheon Corporation and retired as an over the road truck driver with Richard Diehl. He was a member of Siam Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and Robert Gene Edwards.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Earlene Bales Edwards; four children, Michael and wife Teresa Edwards, Lexington, S.C., Gary and wife Sharon Edwards, Linda and husband Rick Arnold and Lois Hylton, all of Elizabethton; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Milon Herman; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Tommy Gerald Edwards will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, August 3, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Roddy and the Rev. Ricky Lack officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Bill Anderson. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Chris Edwards, Jason Hylton, Neyland Sluder, Colby Garland, Timmy Garland, Steve Alexander, John Harmon and David Helton.

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Mr. Charles E. Lipford, 86, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.
He was the son of the late Jesse and Gladys Collins Lipford and was born in Carter County.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-one years, Nora Grace Heaton Lipford on November 8, 2008; and a sister, Jo Lipford Smith.
Mr. Lipford was a graduate of Hampton High School, served in the United States Air Force as a radar technician during the Korean War, and graduated from East Tennessee State Teachers College. He taught algebra at Elizabethton High School and retired in 1987 after thirty years of service and was the first teacher in the Elizabethton City School System to be inducted into the Imagination Library Teacher's Hall of Fame.
He was a member of Siam Baptist Church where he served the church as a trustee. Mr. Lipford was an avid fan of both football and basketball at Elizabethton High School and attended most every home game. His hobbies included woodworking, reading and photography and he loved spending time in these activities. He also loved to keep in touch with his friends and former students using social media.
He is survived by a sister, Jessie Montgomery and her husband, Carroll, Elizabethton; two brothers, Gary "Butch" Lipford and his wife, Nancy, Elizabethton; Jimmy Lipford, Elizabethton; his nieces and nephews, Janie McKinney, David Smith, Pat Yelton, Pam Campbell, Becky Raulston, Chipper Montgomery, Gary A. Lipford, Mike Lipford, Chris Lipford, Jaime Lipford, Betty Lipscomb; a sister-in-law, Lucille Heaton and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Lipford will be conducted on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Jack Roddy and Rev. Jacob Guinn officiating. His niece, Becky Raulston, will deliver the eulogy. Music will be under the direction of Robin Montgomery and Bill Anderson.
The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday prior to the service or at his home at other times.
A Committal and Entombment service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Mike Lipford, Gary Lipford, Chris Lipford, Chipper Montgomery, Keith Raulston, Oran Campbell, David Smith, and Rick "Doc" McKinney.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kayo Gentry, Earl Wayne Gentry, Bruce Wiltshire, Buddy Farmer, Jerry Smith, Sonny Hunt, Bill Gentry, and the members of the Farmers Market Sunday School Class.

Charles married Nora Grace Heaton on 17 Jun 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of Elijah Hicks "Rhudy" Heaton and Rosa Geneva DeLoach) was born on 27 Jun 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Nov 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Jimmy Lipford, age 84, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jimmy was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Jesse and Gladys Collins Lipford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Hampton Lipford; a granddaughter, Robin Yelton; a sister, Jo Smith; and a brother, Charles Lipford.

Jimmy was a loving father and grandfather and retired as a drywall finisher and painter. He was a member of Stoney Creek Church of Christ and enjoyed gardening, yard work, Braves baseball, and supporting his grandchildren's activities.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Pamela Campbell and Pat Yelton, both of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Jordan Yelton and Loran Campbell, both of Elizabethton; a sister, Jessie Montgomery and husband Carroll, of Elizabethton; a brother, Gary "Butch" Lipford and wife Nancy, of Elizabethton; a special friend, Linda Crow, of Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Jimmy Lipford will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with speakers Becky Raulston providing the Eulogy and Mr. Wesley Simons, minister, reading scripture and saying prayer. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday; or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2018 in the Centerview Cemetery, Mr. Wesley Simons, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Erwin, Jerry Whitehead, Mike Blevins, Todd Hampton, Scott Hampton and Keith Raulston. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews, Bill Crawford, Larry Whitehead, Wayne Ward, John Rednour, members of Stoney Creek Church of Christ, members of Centerview Church of Christ, Arlie Vaughn, and the Church of Christ Young at Heart Group.

Jimmy married Joyce Hampton about 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joyce was born on 2 Jan 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Jack "Bud" Collins, Jr., age 77, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, March 20, 2017 from his residence, following a brief illness. Bud was born in Carter County on September 5, 1939 to the late Jack Durant Collins, Sr. and Hazel Stout Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Grace Stout.

Bud had worked as a millwright and was a member of Borderview Christian Church of Elizabethton. He enjoyed working on and racing cars. Bud also enjoyed hunting and taking care of his horse, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Bud is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Lena Bell Collins, of the home; three children, Karen Bowers and husband Jackie, Judy Thomason and husband Eddie, and Buddy Collins and wife Tina; his grandchildren, Heather and husband Bobby, Emily and husband Garett, Jason, Kortney and Chris, and Will Thomason; two great grandchildren, Zoey Townsend and Lexi Vanover; one sister, Glenda Street and husband Daniel; one brother, Donnie Collins and wife Patricia; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Jack "Bud" Collins, Jr. will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. John H. Smith and Mr. Scott Fisher, ministers, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Borderview Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to service on Wednesday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Peters, Larry Peters, Ken Dugger, Steve Burrough, Gary Townsend, and Joel Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of Borderview Christian Church.

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ELIZABETHTON - Donnie Collins, age 75, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Donnie was born in Elizabethton to the late Jack D. Collins, Sr. and Hazel Stout Collins. In addition to his parents, Donnie was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack D. Collins, Jr. “Bud”; and a granddaughter, Addison Shepherd.
Donnie retired as an office administrator for Mullican Flooring and was a member of East Fairview Free Will Baptist Church where he currently served as a deacon. Donnie enjoyed working with computers and his grandchildren were his entire life!
Those left to cherish and honor Donnie’s memory include his wife of 52 years, Patricia Williams Collins of the home; two children, Kevin Collins and wife Amy of Elizabethton and Donna Shepherd and husband David also of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Emily Collins, Neveah Shepherd and Skylar Shepherd all of Elizabethton; his sister, Glenda Street and husband Daniel of Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Donnie Collins will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 11, 2021 in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Carl Grindstaff and Mr. Roy Adkins officiating. Music will be provided by Donna Shepherd, soloist and Kevin Collins, pianist. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Monday or at the residence at any time. The service will be livestreamed from the chapel. To view the livestream please log onto our website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary for Donnie and at the beginning of the obituary will be a link, simply click the link and the service will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be David Shepherd, Dana Markland, Leslie Brock, Jewel Williams, Buddy Collins and Jeff Hilton.

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Mr. Richard Jack Collins, age 80, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late O.B. "Shorty" and Anna Mae Guess Collins. Mr. Collins worked as a supervisor in the cutting department of East TN Undergarment for thirty-six years. He attended Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church and he was a member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association. Richard enjoyed a life time of riding and training "trick" horses. He also looked forward to spending time with the many horse owners and friends who stopped by the barn everyday.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Eric Collins. Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Nadine Collins, of the home; a brother, Gerald Wayne "Pete" Collins and his wife Millie, Elizabethton; his children and their spouses, Gary and Gail Collins, Johnson City, Larry and Trish Collins, Asheville, NC, Patricia and Larry Powell, Kim Sams and special friend Dave Sandora, David Collins and fiancé Shari and Dwight and Aylitta Collins, all of Elizabethton; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service for Mr. Richard Jack Collins will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Larry Collins and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Eulogy will be given by David Collins. Music will be under the direction of Clarence Sheffield and Joey Hilbert. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday prior to the funeral service or at the residence at any time.
Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Ronnie Edwards officiating. Active pallbearers will be Don Merritt, Larry Powell, Dave Sandora, Freddie Julian, John Wayne Collins, Jonathan Collins and Roy Ball. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Merritt, Steve Markland, Keith Carr, Keith Ingram, Eston and Nell Treadway, Jerry and Ann Carr, Jerry and Irene Reed, Paul Sellers, John and Noreen Allen, Ricky and Rita Darnell, Randy and Nancy, Kayo and Betty Gentry, Carl Roberson, Clarence Sheffield, Charles Morton, Dr. Robert and Beth Grindstaff and the many horse owners and friends that he loved to "loafer" with. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 9:15 A.M. on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Richard married Nadine Standifer on 5 Jul 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nadine (daughter of Hiram Standifer and Laura Stidham) was born about 1933 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 6 Dec 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Nina Dale Masters Crain, age 72, Erwin, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021, while she was surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Erwin and daughter of the late Loyd and Myrtle Johnson Masters.
Nina was the Office Manager for her family business, Ends Electrical. She was of the Baptist Faith. Nina enjoyed cross stitch, puzzles, cooking and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Danny and Tim Masters.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of fifty-four years, Eddie Crain; her two sons: Dwayne Crain, Crossville, TN and Scott Crain (Marsha), Erwin; five grandchildren: Jensen Foster, Alli Crain, Britten Crain, Katie Balaicius and Caleb Crain; great granddaughter, Taetum Foster.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Reverend Craig Shelton will officiate.

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Charles A. "Shuffle" Ellis, 69, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Charles was a native and lifelong Washington County resident. He was the son of the late Arthur C. and Mary Bennett Ellis.

Charles was a Brick Mason of forty-six years prior to his retirement.

He was a member of University Parkway Baptist Church, where he attended the Drive-In Church.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Tom Roberts.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Sharon B. Ellis; his sister, Janet Ellis, Jonesborough; four daughters, Julie Roberts, Amy Brown and husband Chad, Laura Jones and husband Travis, all of Jonesborough, Carrie Nidiffer and husband Jim, Johnson City; a step-daughter, Renee Fleenor, Bakersville, NC; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be conducted Friday, November 9, 2018, at 2:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Dr. Michael Oaks and Rev. Scott Thompson, officiating. Special music will be provided by Kathy Thompson.

The graveside committal service will follow at Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Chad Brown, Travis Jones, Garrison Brown, Larry, Matthew and Jordan Evans. Honorary pallbearers are Kolby Jones, Lowell Green and Glen Whittington. Special music will be provided by Jon Shell, Bagpiper.

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JOHNSON CITY - Nancy G. Collins, age 85, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Nancy was the daughter of the late W. Dudley and Myrtle Grindstaff.

She was a graduate of University of Tennessee and a retired dietician from Johnson City Medical Center.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Collins in 2013 and grandchildren, David Noah & Hannah Grace Hoffman.

Nancy is survived by daughters, Clark Collins of Johnson City, Eve Hoffman and husband Jim of Roswell, GA, and Elizabeth Carmack and husband Gary of Johnson City, several cousins, nieces, nephews and sister in law, Sandra Collins.

Nancy's family wishes to thank the staff of Amedisys. It is with deepest gratitude and love that they would also like to extend a very special thank you to Jodi Shaffer, Michelle Crowell and Chaplain Steven Spell.

Nancy requested a graveside service to be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial to the Handbell Ministry at Munsey MUMC.

Pallbearers will be Andy Gouge, Alan Collins, Tom Collins, Todd Denton, Phil Booher, Jeff Carroll. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Virgil Anderson Sunday school class.

Nancy married Frank Clark Collins on 29 Dec 1960 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born about 1940; died about 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kenneth Mitchel DeLoach, 66, Elizabethton passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 in the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late J.G. & Dorothy Nadine Ellis DeLoach. He was a 1966 graduate of Happy Valley High School. Kenneth was retired from Kennametal Inc. Following his retirement he was employed at Chaparral Pontiac-Buick and GMC, Johnson City. Kenneth was a member of the Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years: Diane Lynn Weese DeLoach, October 2, 2013, a brother: Burlus DeLoach and a niece: Brandy Ann Hicks, a great nephew: Zack Brugh.
Survivors include his Children: Donna DeLoach, Elizabethton, Bryan DeLoach and wife Dawn, Gray and Shanna Roark and fiancé Brad Kirk, Telford. His Grandchildren: Gavin Roark, Gage DeLoach, Lola DeLoach, Harleigh DeLoach and Kendal DeLoach. Two Sisters: Dorothy Cooper and husband Dennis, Athens, Tenn., and Juanita Hicks and husband, David, Johnson City. A Brother: Victor DeLoach & wife Judy, Elizabethton. His Uncle Floyd DeLoach, and Aunts: Laura DeLoach and Elmina DeLoach. His Nieces & Nephews: Stacey Whitson and wife Melissa, Tiffany Jenkins and husband Gerald, Whitney Taylor and Victor "Vic" DeLoach, II Joseph Taylor & wife Leslie, all of Elizabethton, Russell Cooper and wife Beverly, Athens and Joey Garrison and husband Josh, Statesville, North Carolina, Angie Attkisson, Knoxville, TN. His Great Nephews: Bradley & Josh Whitson, Chris Cunningham, Trenton Taylor-Ricker and Nick Jenkins. His Great Nieces: Sydney Jenkins, Jensen Garrison, Zoe Attkisson, Liz Brugh, Lori Brugh and Abbie Webb. His Father & Mother-in-Law: Virgil "Buck" & Helen Blankenship Weese, Johnson City.
A Service to celebrate the life of Kenneth DeLoach will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in the Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Mark Potter officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2014 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Megan Harsh and the Praise Choir, Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church and Jennifer Martin, Soloist.
Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the Church at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday and also at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Thursday will be: Bryan DeLoach, Rick Bowers, Stacey Whitson, Russell Cooper, Vic DeLoach, Joseph Taylor, Lynn England and Adam Reeser. Honorary Pallbearers will be: The Young At Heart Sunday School Class, Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church, Lou Ann & Calvin Bennett, and Brad Kirk.
The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Kathy McGee and Dick Fair, Les & Pauline McKinney, Jim & Jackie Matheson, Lynn & Donna England, Debbie & Kenneth Nave, Jay & Rose Walsh, The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Employees, Dr. Tran & Staff, Dr. Robinson and Staff, Dr. Chatalini & Staff, Dr. Hamati & Staff, Dr. Jonathan Bremer, the entire Church family of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church and the Carter County Rescue Squad.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery.
To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Kenneth to the Young at Heart Sunday School Class, Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church, 1503 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643.

Kenneth married Betty Eloise Brummitt on 5 Sep 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Betty (daughter of Robert Addison Brumitt, Jr. and Living) was born on 18 Oct 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Diane Lynn Weese on 20 Nov 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Diane (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 3 Dec 1954 in Nicholas County, , , West Virginia; died on 2 Oct 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Juanita DeLoach Hicks, age 68, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her residence. Juanita was born in Carter County to the late JG DeLoach and Dorothy Nadine Ellis DeLoach. In addition to her parents, Juanita was also preceded in death by her daughter, Brandy Ann Hicks; her oldest brother, Burlus J. DeLoach and another brother, Kenneth M. DeLoach.
Juanita retired from Kennametal as a machinist and was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Jonson City.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, David M. Hicks, of the home; a sister, Dorothy F. Cooper (Dennis) of Athens, TN; a brother, Victor S. DeLoach (Judy) of Elizabethton, TN; a special adopted son, Charlie Norman (Beth) of Elizabethton; and a lifelong friend, Paula “Polly” Jones Grindstaff. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Juanita DeLoach Hicks will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Hobbie McCreary officiating. Music will be provided by Rick Sweeney. Active pallbearers will be Joseph Taylor, Vic DeLoach, Stacy Whitson, Russell Cooper, Brian DeLoach, Bradley Whitson, Josh Whitson and Gage DeLoach.

Juanita married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Juanita married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRAY - Laura Elaine Spears, 53, passed away at her home in Gray, Tennessee, with her loved ones by her side on Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2020.

Laura was born on February 16, 1967, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to her father, Harold VanHuss, and her mother, the late Norma Sue Fritz VanHuss.

Laura was a native of Gray, Tennessee, and she lived there all her life. She was a Baptist and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Gray, Tennessee.

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In addition to her father those left to cherish Laura’s memory are her loving husband Randy Spears; four daughters, Patricia Byrd, Cameron VanHuss, Stephanie VanHuss, and Ashley Harrell & husband Aaron; two sons, David Tucker and Davey Spears and wife Anabelle; five grandchildren, Kaylyn, Nicole, Anneliese, Alaina, and Khloe.

The Receiving of Friends and Family is scheduled at Snyder’s Memorial Gardens on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. A Memorial Service to honor Laura’s life will follow the Receiving service and will begin at 3:00 PM, officiating the service will be David Spears.

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ELIZABETHTON - Gary Wayne Perry, 74, Elizabethton, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2023. A lifelong resident of Elizabethton, he always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone. He had a heart of gold and a knack for talking on the phone. He loved the Lord and was a friend to all that knew him. Gary was the son of the late Earl & Marie Crow Perry. He was a graduate of Hampton High School and was a devoted member of Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church. He retired from Matheson Tool & Die. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by uncles: Howard, Jim, Carl, and Alfred Crow, Carl Keplinger and Clarence Perry, his aunts: Annie Crow, Phyllis Crow, Jane Calhoun, and Florence Robinette.

He leaves behind Aunts: Edith Keplinger, Shirley Matheson, Margaret Crow, a special Uncle Harry “Bea”, and Patsy Crow and Don Robinette, as well as a host of cousins. He loved his church family and had many special friends including his caregiver and best friend, Sue Tolley and his little buddy Stetson Lane Cornette; also Sammie Sue, his furry baby cat.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gene Fleenor officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Flaura “Jeanette” Campbell, 81, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born on November 8, 1939 to the late Roy and Lena Buckles Bowers. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Campbell, and two brothers, Gary Bowers and Dairus Bowers.
Jeanette was a homemaker who loved to cook and bake for her family. She collected recipes and tried many of them on her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister to all her family and will be forever missed.
Survivors include two daughters, Jewell (Kenneth) Lowe and Leslie (Harold Lynn) Arnold, all of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, who she spoiled all their lives, Brandi (Michael) Hartsell, Michael Bowers and fiancée Courtney McCury and Kenny Lowe, all of Elizabethton; two great-granddaughters, Thea and Tegan Lowe; one sister, Judy (Shirrell) Bowers; and three brothers, Randy (Betty) Bowers, Dewey (Judy) Bowers and Willard Loveless, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive as well as her faithful loving grand-pup, “Ranger,” who she adored.
The graveside service will be conducted at noon Wednesday, April 28, in the Garland Cemetery, Bulldog Hollow Road, with Mr. Kelley Bowers speaking. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, Kenny Lowe and Michael Bowers; her son-in-law, Harold Lynn Arnold; Joel Kress and Malcom Kress, Larry Bowers and Chuckie Bowers. Honorary pallbearers will be all nephews and nieces, Tommy Campbell, Kenneth Lowe and Shirrell Bowers.