John L. Fletcher

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1880 Carter County, TN
10th Civil District
Household 74
John Fletcher28TN TN TN
Nancy28TN TN TN
Andrew 3TN TN TN
Margaret 2TN TN TN


1900 Carter County, TN
10th Civil District
Household 44
John FletcherAug 1849 28TN TN TN
NancyMay 1853 28TN TN TN
Lillie B. Dec 1880 19TN TN TN
MarkJul 1884 15TN TN TN
Irena L. Feb 1887 13TN TN TN
LizzieNov 1889 10TN TN TN
LawsonOct 1892 7TN TN TN

John married Nancy Nave on 16 Nov 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of William Stover Nave and Margaret Jane Lewis) was born on 24 May 1852 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 May 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Carter County, TN
10th Civil District
Household 154
Andrew J. Fletcher Apr 1877 23TN TN TN
MaryMar 1881 19TN TN TN


1910 Carter County, TN
10th Civil District
Household 54
Andy Fletcher32TN TN TN
Mollie29TN TN TN
Clarence 9TN TN TN
Dora 4TN TN TN
Matson 1TN TN TN


1920 Carter County, TN
10th Civil District
Household 72
Andrew J. Fletcher 42TN TN TN
Mollie38TN TN TN
Clarence 18TN TN TN
Dora14TN TN TN
Matson11TN TN TN
Harmon 7TN TN TN


1930 Carter County, TN
10th Civil District
Household 199
Andy Fletcher51TN TN TN
Marry48TN TN TN
Dora23TN TN TN
Matson21TN TN TN
Harmon17TN TN TN
Waive (f) 9TN TN TN
Ralph 6TN TN TN

Andrew married Mary L. "Mollie" Nave about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Mart William Nave and Malinda E. Hardin) was born in Mar 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irena married James Cameron Williams about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Elihu J. Williams and Mary E. Pierce) was born on 23 Nov 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1959 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Knollkreg Memorial Cemetery, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lawson married Mary Emma Stout on 24 Aug 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Phillip David Stout and Lukinsa Howard) was born on 29 May 1893 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 26 Aug 1984 in Valley County, , , Montana; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Valley County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Bertha Berry on 26 Jun 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of William James Berry and Lavica "Vicy" Combs) was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clarence Millard Peters. Clarence (son of James L. Peters and Susan Ann Wilson) was born on 9 Sep 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — It is with God's peace that we announce the soul of Ralph Howard Fletcher, 86, of Elizabethton, went to join his Lord on Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, with his family by his side.

Mr. Fletcher was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Andrew J. and Mary Nave Fletcher. In addition to his parents, Ralph has now joined his three brothers and two sisters in heaven.

He was a 1942 graduate of Unaka High School, worked for 23 years and retired from ITT Corporation.

Ralph was known for his faithfulness and the loyalty he gave not only to his family but also extended to his friends and business associates.

Mr. Fletcher belonged to the following organizations: Member and Past Master of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #622, Past High Priest of R.D. Keller Chapter #214, Past Illustrious Master of B.E. Wooten Council #119 and Carter Commandery #37, Charter Member of Jericho Shrine Temple, 32nd Degree of Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Knoxville, Past President of Upper East Tennessee York Rite Association, Illustrious Grand Master of Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Tennessee, Member of Knight Cross of Honor, received Order of the Purple Cross, Member and Past Worthy Patron of Sycamore Chapter #163 Order of Eastern Star and member of Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of Eastern Star, Member and Past Governor of North East Tennessee York Rite College #153, Member Red Cross of Constantine and The Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest.

He was also a member and former Deacon of Oak Street Baptist Church.

Ralph leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia Davis Fletcher; one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Joe Reed, one granddaughter, Dena Michelle Richardson, all of Daytona Beach, Florida; two special nieces and caretakers, Angela Richardson and Diana Wright, both of Elizabethton. Several other nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hendrich officiating.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Roscoe Peters, Carroll Mick, Foye Manning, Frank Richardson, Franklin Wright, Dylan Wright, Thomas Tester and Will Andrews. Honorary Pallbearers will be His Nieces & Nephews, His Church Family and all the Masonic Bodies. Masonic Honors will be provided by Dashiell Masonic Lodge # 238.

Ralph married Virginia Lee Davis about 1945. Virginia (daughter of William Riley Davis and Myrtle Brooks) was born on 6 Sep 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 2016 in Volusia County, , , Florida; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Emerald James "E. J." Bowers on 14 Apr 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced about 1945. Emerald (son of Francis Marion Bowers and Nancy Ann Lewis) was born on 21 Aug 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Ruby Gilbert about 1940. Ruby (daughter of George Calvin Gilbert and Tiny Emma Dunn) was born on 16 Nov 1924 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 4 May 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MEADOWVIEW, Va. - Vern Williams, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at his residence.
He was born in Carter County, Tenn., and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus and loved his Sunday school class very much.
He served his country proudly and with honor in the U. S. Navy during World War II. While in the Navy, he was a featherweight boxing champion. He was a retired fitter welder with Bristol Metals. While employed there, he was very instrumental with the construction of the Bristol Va./Tenn. sign on State Street.
He was a farmer who loved to garden and enjoyed going to the farmer's market. He was an avid reader who enjoyed reading Appalachian history. He also loved his faithful Labrador Retriever, Foxxy.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Nannie L. Williams; 2 sisters; and 11 brothers.
He is survived by his son, Vernie Williams and wife Sue of Meadowview; four daughters, Jane Day and husband Randall of Sparta, Tenn., Donna Fuller and husband Jimmy of Damascus, Suzanne McGlocklin of Bristol, Va., and Kim Parks of Bristol, Va.; one brother, Lester Williams of Londonberry, N.H.; one sister, Pauline Richardson of Grand Prairie, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Friday, June 26, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, with Pastor David Matlock officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The committal service will be conducted Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Greenfield Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Wayne Guinn officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Highlands Veteran's Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend the committal service are asked to assemble at the cemetery.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the First Baptist Church men's Sunday school class.

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PINEY FLATS - Nila Ruth Fletcher Tinker, 89, Piney Flats, died Monday, November 18, 2019, at her residence, following an extended illness.

Ruth was a member of Edgefield United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene S. Tinker, in 2006, and a sister, Phyllis White.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Fletcher; brother, William C. Fletcher and wife Jane, Johnson City; sister, Shelby Medearis, Johnson City; several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Peggy Grubb, the Avalon Hospice team, especially Kelsey and Lisa, for the excellent care.

Bynum married Lena Evaline Bowers on 5 Jun 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lena (daughter of Caleb Emmert Bowers and Rowena Bell Rever Brown) was born about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2020 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It is with great grief that we mourn the departure of a precious, very much-loved Daddy, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Brother in love, and Friend, Russell Peters, who, at 85, finished his earthly journey and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. We are devastated by his loss, but we remain with the spiritual values he instilled in us and will forever cherish every day that we had as his beloved family, forever grateful to God for this precious gift. He was the son of the late Clarence M. and Dora Fletcher Peters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and their spouses: Jack and Helen Fletcher, Bynum and Lena Peters, and Willard and Joan Peters. Russell was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and had done various church work over the years. He was a veteran, having served in the National Guard and Army Reserve. Most of his work years were with East Tennessee Chair Company as a band saw operator, who took pride and care in his part of producing beautiful pieces for various chairs. He also worked at NAR and then retired from Blue Ridge Fabricators. He was still an avid go-getter and worked hard, putting his family first with his remaining abilities up to the two weeks preceding his departure. He was at one time an avid gardener, fisherman, hunter-gatherer, wood artist, and enjoyed the mountains and beauty of God’s creation. Those left to cherish his memories and legacy are his beloved, devoted wife of 55 years, Bonnie Peters and cherished daughter, Jill Peters, along with her significant other Tom Davis, two beloved brothers, Norman Peters, Roscoe and Lynetta Peters, two beloved sisters Joyce Grindstaff and Jeanette Bowers, two Brothers and three sisters in love, Charlie(Tom) and Linda Williams, Marvin Williams, Cora Beaumont, and Brenda Riddle, along with treasured nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends, as well as many spiritual brothers and sisters. An open visitation for Russell will be held Monday, May 22, 2023, between the hours of 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The graveside service and committal will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in the Wilson Cemetery with Dr. Kenneth Jordan officiating. Pallbearers are Eric Grindstaff, Capt. Christopher Bowers, Dexter Lunceford, Danny Nave, Steve Fletcher, and Steve Williams.

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Buried:
Willard Peters, 81, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 5, 2021, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on January 19, 1940 to the late Clarence Millard Peters and Dora Belle Fletcher Peters.
Willard was employed by Summers-Taylor, where he retired. He was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Willard was loved by everyone that had the joy of knowing him. He will be terribly missed by many. After he retired, Willard went back to get his GED. He also served as a volunteer firefighter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Joann F. Peters; an infant sister; his brothers, Jack Fletcher and wife Helen and Bynum Peters and wife Lena; and his brother-in-law, Landon Grindstaff.
Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Wendy Peters of Elizabethton; a step-son and step-daughter, whom he considered his own, Steve Williams and Linda Birchfield, both of Elizabethton; three granddaughters, Cindy James of Elizabethton, Whitney Vines of Kingsport and Lakisha Vines of Knoxville; two great-granddaughters, Caytlin James and Lakyn James, both of Elizabethton; his brothers, Russell Peters and wife Bonnie, Roscoe Peters and wife Lynetta and Norman Peters, all of Elizabethton; and his sisters, Joyce Grindstaff and Jeanette Bowers, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A very special thank you to Ivy Hall Nursing Home for taking such great care of Willard.
A service to celebrate the life of Willard Peters will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 9, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Eric Grindstaff, Chris Bowers, Steve Fletcher, Dexter Lunceford, Jerry Barnett and Joe Howell.

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Selma Bowers Conley passed away in Christ on Friday, May 5, 2017. Service: A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasant Ridge in Arlington, Texas. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Gayle Tucker Building Fund, Arlington SDA Church by calling 817-483-4837.. Selma was born and lived in Elizabethton, Tenn., for 16 years. She moved to Dallas, Texas, married Louis H. Evans in 1948. Together, they had six children. She married Howard S. Conley in 1979. Selma was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, Nana, Grand-Nana, and good friend to countless people. She was a charter member of the Arlington SDA Church, helping to build the congregation from a 35-member church to one that is now over 2,300 members strong. After faithfully serving as the church secretary/treasurer for over 20 years, she retired in order to enjoy family and friends. She resided in Keene, Texas, the last two years of her life, where she was loved and cared for by many wonderful staff members of Chisholm Trail Estates. Selma was preceded in death by mother, Mary Elizabeth Williams; father, Emeril Bowers; brother, Eric Bowers; husband, Howard Conley; and grandson, Jonathan W Evans Jr. Survivors: She is survived by siblings: Joyce Bowers, James Bowers, Keith Bowers and Sandra Bowers Cederborg, She leaves behind her children: David H. Evans and wife, Jill, Donald L. Evans, Diane Trujillo and husband, Rudy, Mark A. Evans, Paul S. Evans and wife, Cindy, Jonathan W. Evans Sr. and wife, Terri. She was "Nana" to Rudy Jr., Melissa, Michael, Jonathan Jr., Na'Cole, James, Christopher, Chelsey, Justin, Brian, Josh, Alexis, and Emily, and their spouses. She was "Grand-Nana" to Lorelei, Blakely, Nathan, David, Makana, Eiligh, Duncan, Kane, Joe, Ryker, and Anela to arrive in July. She loved her many nieces and nephews as well.