Elijah Jenkins

Elijah married Angeline Crow about 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Angeline (daughter of Robert Geofrey Carriger Crow and Mary Nave) was born about 1836 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Godfrey married Mary Carriger on 19 Jul 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1862 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died before 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Godfrey married Edna E. Oliver on 29 Dec 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edna (daughter of James P.R. Oliver and Mary Jane Jenkins) was born on 9 Apr 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Aug 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emily married Robert B. Bowers about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of James T. Bowers and Mary Elizabeth Cannon) was born on 25 Apr 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jun 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Jane Ritchie on 29 Nov 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jane (daughter of Ezekiel Ritchie and Jemima Randolph) was born on 18 Jan 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Feb 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nettie married John M. Bowers on 9 Sep 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Daniel B. Bowers and Carrie E. Loveless) was born on 16 Jul 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jul 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married Mabel Hatmaker on 12 Sep 1927 in Anderson County, , , Tennessee. Mabel was born about 1908 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Bruce married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clinton married Virginia "Virgie" Calloway on 31 Aug 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virginia was born about 1903 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Edith Bowers Campbell, age 89, a loving mother and grandmother of 1209 Happy Valley Street, Elizabethton, TN formerly of 161 South Street in the Hunter Community passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at the residence of her daughter.

A native of Carter County she was the daughter of the late John M. and Nettie Jenkins Bowers. Mrs. Campbell worked at the lunch counter in the S. H. Kress store and everyone in Elizabethton knew her and her friendly face. In the Hunter community she was known for her beautiful yard and garden. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Roan Campbell and several brothers and sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include three daughters, Judy Walton, Sharon Mosier and husband Don and Kathy Perry and husband John, all of Elizabethton; a son, Tony Campbell, Elizabethton; grandchildren, Jim Walton, John Perry, Tina McNair, Michael Shouse and Chelsey Campbell; great-grandchildren, Monica Volsky and husband Austin, Hannah McNair, Savanna McNair, Zach McNair, Kyleigh Campbell, Hadley Shouse and Levi Shouse; a brother, Verl Bowers and wife Mae, Hampton; sister-in-law, Dorothy Hall, Elizabethton and brother-in-law, Bobby Campbell, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to honor the life of Edith Bowers Campbell will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 29, 2020 in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Ray Arnel Bowers, 70, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late John & Nettie Jenkins Bowers. He was retired from Flour City, Johnson City. He loved to fish.

Survivors include his wife: Vickie Diane Oaks Bowers. Two Children: Rebecca Stargel & husband Raffe, Murfreesboro and Brian Bowers & wife Pam, Elizabethton. Five Grandchildren. One Brother: Verl Bowers, One sister: Edith Campbell.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery with Pastor Terry Dugger officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be: Raffe Stargel, John Markland, Billy Bowers, Cyrus Kelley, Michael Bailey and Jim Lyons.

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Fred Jenkins, age 85, passed away at his home on October 6, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Fred was born on January 2, 1936 in Blue Springs.? ? He graduated from Unaka High School.? ? Fred served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper, serving in Company E503 Abn Inf. Regt. earning Parachutist Badge and National Defense Medal.? ? He retired from North American Rayon Corporation as a plant supervisor after 32 years and was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church for 61 years.? ?
Fred enjoyed gardening, fishing and golf, but most of all spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.? ? One tradition he and his family loved was “Pa” calling Bingo every year for the Christmas Day family Bingo game.
Because of his profession of faith in Jesus Christ many years ago, Fred’s family looks forward to the day when they will see him again.? ?
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Nancy Rainbolt Jenkins; children Gerald Jenkins, Melissa Jenkins Cagle and husband Scott, Christopher Jenkins and wife Becky; grandchildren Abby Webb, Nick Jenkins and wife Tyler, Sydney Jenkins, Caleb Cagle and wife Amanda, Erin Wright and husband Sam, Landon Jenkins, Lauryn Jenkins and fiance’ Kirk Bachman; greatgrandchildren Reagan Webb, Rosalyn Webb, Carson Jenkins, Grant Cagle, Emmi Cagle, Niko Cagle, Ava Wright, and sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces and nephews.? ? He was predeceased by parents, Marion and Mabel Jenkins, brothers Von, Harold, Marvin, and Owen Jenkins and sister, Mildred Bowers.? ?
The family wishes to express their thanks to Amedisys staff members, especially Hospice Nurse Keith Green, Lexi and Hannah for their care.? ?
? A graveside service will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park on Friday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastors Dennis Wilson and Scott Cagle officiating. Pallbearers will be Landon Jenkins, Nick Jenkins, Sam Wright and Caleb Cagle.? ? Honorary pallbearers are Ron Miller, Bart Smith, Tom Penix, Bill Greene and Perry White.

Lonnie married John Wesley "Shack" Williams on 15 Aug 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of David Charles Williams and Sallie Taylor) was born on 25 Aug 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Mar 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Millard Arthur Bowers, 80, of Elizabethton, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Millard was born in Carter County to the late Bruce and Mabel Campbell Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Vada Croome, Nyoka Johnson and Lena Scalf, and one brother, Charles Stophel.
Millard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He attended Willow Springs Baptist Church and had worked for the Chair Factory for decades and for Colonial Machinery for eight years. Millard was a member of the Croquet Club and enjoyed spending time outside and with his dog and other animals. He also enjoyed watching preaching and singing on television and fishing. Everyone called him Papaw, even if they weren't related.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Betty June Bowers, of the home; his children, Linda Shyder and husband Clyde, Brenda Doran and husband Denver and his claimed daughter, Teresa Fregale and husband Dan; three grandsons, Arthur Stevens, James Stevens and wife Amber, and Timothy Pendlebury; three great-grandsons, William Stevens, Frances Stevens and Hunter Stevens; one great-great-granddaughter, Marcia Brooke Knox; one brother, Sidney Bowers; and one sister, Frances Guerra. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of Millard Arthur Bowers will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Anna, from Ballad Hospice, giving a eulogy. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service, or at the residences of his daughters, Brenda Doran or Linda Snyder, or at the home of his wife, Betty, at other times. The graveside service will follow in the Bowers Family Cemetery on Willow Springs Road in Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be Robert Reed, James Stevens, Gary Markland, Timothy Pendlebury and others selected from family and friends.

Eston married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eston married Elizabeth Ann Simmons on 15 Jun 1969 in Coffee County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born on 9 Sep 1947 in Coffee County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 2021 in Davidson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Lillian Louise Bowers Royston, 90, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Clint & Virginia Calloway Bowers. Mrs. Royston was a retired seamstress and homemaker. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Royston, an infant sister, and her brothers: James, Eston, and Albert Bowers.

Survivors include her children: Shirley (Rev. Ray) Stockton, Marion, North Carolina, Barbara (Martin) Ledford, Concord, North Carolina, Linda (Roger) Hardin and Jerry Royston, all of Elizabethton. Ten Grandchildren, several great great grandchildren and four great great great grandchildren. Three Sisters: Evelyn Blevins, Helen Buckles and Nannie Morris all of Elizabethton. Several nieces & nephews. One Aunt: Mary Lou Buckles, Elizabethton.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2018 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Kenneth Grindstaff officiating. Burial will follow the service. Music will be provided by her granddaughter: Heather Radford. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home will be: Tyler Warren, John Hardin, Kennon Everall, Keith Stockton, Logan Everall and Mike Stockton. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lawrence Radford, Randy Stockton, Garrett Stockton, Travis Royston, Danny Hutchins, Robbie Hutchins and all other great, great great and great great great grandchildren.

Lillian married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Evelyn Blevins, age 84, of Elizabethton, TN passed away peacefully at her son’s home surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Clint and Virgie Bowers. Evelyn was a very sweet and kind woman who loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, collecting antiques and going to yard sales. Evelyn was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Eston Bowers, Albert Bowers and James Bowers and two sisters, Lillian Royston and Nannie Morris. Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Danny Blevins (Carolyn) and Jeff Blevins (Robin), all of Elizabethton; grandchildren, Brandon Blevins (Whitney), Brianna Papantoniou (Nick), Brandy Arnett (Tyler), all of Elizabethton and Brad Hushour, of Knoxville; sister, Helen Buckles, of Elizabethton and great-grandchildren, Colby Blevins, Brycen Blevins and Dalson Arnett, all of Elizabethton and her grand-dogs, Tyson and Skye and many nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends between the hours of 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The graveside service and committal will follow the visitation on Monday in the Happy Valley Memorial Park with Reverend Chris Hughes officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family would like to give a special thank you to Carolyn Blevins, Robin Gibson and Kim Gibson for all their help taking care of Evelyn during this difficult time. The family would also like to thank the Schaff family: Frank, Merry, Bill, the late Bob Schaff and Jane Schaff for all their kindness throughout the years.