Hester Emmaline Bowers

Hester married Tennessee Jackson "Tinnie" Crow on 6 Nov 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tennessee (son of John C. Crow and Lavicy Carriger) was born in May 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jun 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Crow Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William Grant "W. G." Williams on 25 Dec 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of James Henderson Williams and Margaret Buckles) was born about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Andrew Jackson Lewis about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of Gideon Lewis and Eveline Oliver) was born about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Sunday, February 18, 1940
MRS. PLEZ NIDIFFER
Funeral services for Mrs. Plez Nidiffer, 49, who died at her home, 819 Summitt avenue Friday evening at 7:45, will be held from the church at Winner Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Clarence Howington will officiate. Burial will be made in the Buckles Cemetery.
Mrs. Nidiffer was before her marriage Miss Jennie Crow.
Surviving are her husband, Plez Nidiffer; four children, Mrs. Essie Mae Jones, Johnson City; John Nidiffer, Erwin; Davis A. and Tennie Nidiffer, Elizabethton.

Jennie married Pleasant N. "Pless" Nidiffer on 9 Jun 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pleasant was born on 18 Jan 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Farris married Lottie Pearl Morton about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lottie was born on 25 Jun 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1972 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bronson married Lelia Bowers on 25 Nov 1944 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Lelia (daughter of Petibone G. Bowers and Sallie Cora Berry) was born on 19 Nov 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1976 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Albert G. Williams, age 97, of Elizabethton passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Albert was born in Elizabethton to the late William Grant and Margaret Kathryn Crow Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Geneva Hart Williams; his second wife, Wilma Adams Williams; a brother, Earl Williams; and his special friends, Wayne Hicks, Joe Rominger and Bill Roten.

Albert had worked as an automotive machinist and was a member of Southern Baptist Church in Gray. Albert was a United States Army veteran, having joined in 1941 and was deployed to active duty in 1942. He served at Aleutian Island in Dutch Harbour, Alaska in the vehicle maintenance division and attained the rank of SPC4 before returning home in 1945, following the surrender of Japan. He was quoted as saying about an instance while on active duty, "I had 5 or 6 men with me. I had one wrecker, put a man in each vehicle and pulled them all at one time, to a scrapyard eight miles away, on a morning that is was 38 degrees below zero."

Albert was a member of Capt. Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post 2166, a member of the NRA, the American Legion Post 49 and past president of the CB Club. He donated to the DAV and was a huge NasCar fan, having helped build Herman Beam's car in 1960.

Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Neil McNaughton, of Ball Ground, GA; a son and daughter-in-law, William D. "Billy" and Sandra Williams, of Morristown, TN; two step sons, Dave Adams and wife Sandy, of Gray, TN and Dennis Adams and wife Connie, of Nashville, TN; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and many close friends and neighbors.

A gathering of remembrance for Mr. Albert G. Williams will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the chapel, prior to the service. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Albert married Geneva M. Hart about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Geneva (daughter of William F. Hart and Ida Melissa Jones) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Blonnie Edith Crowe Bowers, 90, of Life Care Center of Elizabethton, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Farris Daniel and Lottie Pearl Morton Crowe.

She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Mrs. Bowers was preceded in death by three sons, William "Bill", Tony and Burl Bowers; by one daughter, Charolette Renfro; one brother, Eston Crowe; one sister, Ellen Absher; and by two husbands, Woodrow Bowers and D.C. Williams.

Survivors include six daughters, Betty Bell and Lois Hughes, both of Elizabethton, Patsy Presnell and Beulah Lunceford, both of Hampton, Carolyn Bishop, Michigan, and June Saults, Johnson City; one son, Terry Bowers, Johnson City; one sister, Maude White, Knoxville; one special son-in-law, John Presnell; 33 grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and two special nieces, Shirley Morrell and Barbara Rumley. She is survived by her other family at Life Care Center.

Funeral service for Mrs. Blonnie Edith Crowe Bowers will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, with the Rev. Horace Bowers officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Morris Trio.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Buckles Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Jerry and Lester Lunceford, Burl Bowers, Tim Bowers, Mike Wexler, Jimmy Hughes and Harvey Dugger. Honorary pallbearers will be John Presnell, Tim Willis, Claude Morton, Harold Montgomery, Martin Garcia, Mike Wolfinger, Allen Morris, Dwight Hughes, Dr. Peter Tuberty, the nurses at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, 3rd floor, and residents and staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

Blonie married Woodrow Wilson Bowers on 20 Jan 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Woodrow (son of Caleb Emmert Bowers and Rowena Bell Rever Brown) was born on 16 Feb 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 1991 in Cass County, , , Michigan; was buried in Prarie Grove Cemetery, , Cass County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blonie married D. C. Williams about 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. D. (son of Andrew J. Williams and Emma Williams) was born on 16 Jun 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ellen married Edgar R. Absher on 28 May 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edgar (son of Doctor Franklin Absher and Virginia Lee "Virgie" Davis) was born on 21 Sep 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 May 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Charlotte Holden, loving mother, sister, and nurse, passed away at the age of 73 due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis.
Born Charlotte Sue Nidiffer in Elizabethton, Tenn., on August 31, 1946, she graduated from Elizabethton High School and later obtained her LPN license. Charlotte married James Edward Peters of Carter County in 1967 and had one child, Michelle Lynne, who now resides in Burlington, Iowa. They later divorced and she would be married again to George Kenneth Holden of Johnson City. Charlotte and Ken divorced after 17 years and Charlotte would remain single until her death.
Ms. Holden served as an LPN for 46 years, having begun her Tennessee career in the ER of Carter County Memorial Hospital and ending it at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City. While employed at Carter County Memorial Hospital, she caused some controversy by being the first nurse to ever wear pants — an event that received publicity in the Elizabethton Star. At NHC, Charlotte was named Nurse of the Year. She was most proud of this award because she was honored by her peers. During her career, she also taught CNAs at Herman Robinson Technical School.
Charlotte would later move to Libertyville, Iowa where she would touch more lives while working at Jefferson County Health Center and Parkview Care Center, both in Fairfield, Iowa.
She would return to Tennessee and live with her sister. They shared the same birthday only two years apart and loved each other as deeply as two sisters could. Many would tease them and say they seemed like an “old married couple.”
Charlotte’s two priorities were her daughter and caring for others. She enjoyed vacationing at the beach, gardening, and spending time with her family. She spent a great deal of time listening to music, reading, surfing the web, and keeping up with local, state, and national news events. She was quick to give a smile or laugh and loved conversation. For most of her life, she was “up for just about anything” and was truly the happiest when in the company of others. She loved animals and adored her grand dogs and they her.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her mother and father (Margaret and Tennie Nidiffer), two brothers (Bobby and Larry Nidiffer), and a sister (Francis “Suzie” Hartley).
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Shannon) Stump of Iowa, one brother, Tennie Nidiffer Jr. of Elizabethton, two sisters, Betty (Rex) Simerly of Elizabethton and Kathryn Norris of Johnson City, and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, Charlotte wished for memorials to be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Attn: Donations, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105) or The Humane Society of Washington County (2101 W. Walnut, Johnson City, TN 37604).
Charlotte wished to be cremated and will be entombed in the Mausoleum of Faith at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton.

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ELIZABETHTON - Betty Ivalee Bell, age 89, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow Bowers and Blondie Crowe. Betty was a member of Pleasant Beech Baptist Church. She was an excellent homemaker and very crafty. Betty took pride in all of her work.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Bell; a sister, Charlotte Renfro; two brothers, Buryl Bowers and Tony Bowers and a son, Randy Dugger. Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Judy Miller and husband Jerry and Brenda Pierce and late husband Monty, of Butler; son, Harvey Dugger; five sisters, Lois Hughes, of Elizabethton, Carolyn Bishop, of Michigan, Patsy Presnell and husband John and Beulah Lunceford, all of Hampton and June Saults, of Johnson City; a brother, Terry Bowers and wife Barbara, of Johnson City and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren also survive.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. at Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.

A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in the Garland Cemetery, Erwin with Chaplain Alan officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 A.M. on Thursday.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Beulah Lunceford and Patsy Presnell for all their support through the years.

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HAMPTON - Beulah Jacqueline Lunceford, age 86, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her residence. Beulah was born in Carter County to the late Woodrow and Blonnie Crowe Bowers. In addition to her parents, Beulah was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lunceford; three sisters; and three brothers.
Beulah was a very special Mother and sister who worked hard and took care of her family. She was a woman of God and a member of Valley Forge Christian Church, where she was known as the hat lady. Beulah was a very talented seamstress and enjoyed gardening and working outside. She also enjoyed watching Nascar and football.
Those left to cherish Beulah’s memory include her daughter, Janet Lunceford and Ray Price; her sons, Lester Lunceford and wife Shirley and Jerry Lunceford and wife Jennifer; two granddaughters, Heather Price and Kyle Boling and Donna McKeehan and husband Alan; three brothers, Terry Bowers and wife Barbara, Mike Warren and Kenny Warren and wife Jeannie; and three sisters, Patsy Presnell and husband John, June Saults and Carolyn Bishop. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Beulah Jacqueline Lunceford will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery, New Annex, 215 Heroes Drive, Mountain Home, TN 37684, with Mr. David Seibenaler officiating. Pallbearer will be Mike Warren.

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Lois V. Bowers Hughes, 71, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow Bowers and Blonnie Crowe Bowers. Lois was a very giving person and loved everyone. She enjoyed floral decorating and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lois was of the Baptist faith. She was very close to her sister June, of Michigan, with whom she spent many hours on long distance phone conversations.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her best friend and father of her children, Robert D. Hughes; one son, Johnny Hughes; two sisters, Charlotte Renfro and Betty Bell; two brothers, Buryl Bowers and Tony Bowers; and her best friend with whom she spent her last few years, D.O.G.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two children, Jimmy Hughes and fiancée Karen of Roan Mountain; one daughter, Laura Morris of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Brandon Campbell and wife Jessica, Jared Campbell and Jacob Morris of Elizabethton and Summer Hughes of Newport, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Jackson, Maggie and Molly Campbell of Elizabethton and Gabe of Roan Mountain; four sisters, Patsy Presnell and husband John, Beulah Lunceford, all of Hampton, Carolyn Bishop and June Salts of Michigan; and one brother, Terry Bowers and wife Barbara of Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A funeral service to honor the life of Lois V. Bowers Hughes will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 2, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Justin Deaton officating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service. The graveside service and committal will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 3, in the Hughes Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Jimmy Hughes, Brandon Campbell, Jared Campbell, Jacob Morris, Randall Hughes and Ian Ford. Honorary pallbearers are Terry Bowers, Allen Morris and Wayne Hughes.

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ELIZABETHTON - Harry F. Absher, 75, of Elizabethton passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Hermitage Health Care in Elizabethton, after a brief illness.

He was born December 27, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar R. & Ellen Crowe Absher and grandparents, Franklin D. & Virginia Davis Absher and Farris D. & Lottie P. Morton Crowe.

He was of the Baptist faith. He was a former employee of NARC and a former Deputy & Investigator for the Carter County Sheriff's Department.

Survivors include a daughter, Mitzie Lea Absher of Elizabethton; sister, Barbara Rumley (Jerry) of Watauga; brothers, Larry Absher (Arlene), Tom Absher (Lynn) both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. His special friends, Kem Birchfield & Jeff Guinn. All his friends at Courtyard Apartments. His very special dog, "Little Girl", his faithful companion for 10 years. Special thanks to Connie Tester for the care of his dog and bringing her to see him so faithfully at the Nursing Home, which always put a big smile on his face. Thanks to the Amedisys Hospice and Hermitage Health Care of the care given to Harry and the love shown to his family. Thank to everyone for your calls, visits and most of all, your prayers.

To honor Harry's request, there will not be a service.

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Larry Edgar Absher, 75, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was born February 8, 1946 in Elizabethton to the late Edgar R. and Ellen Crowe Absher.
Larry served in the United States Marines. He was a retired roofer and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Laddie Absher, and two brothers, Harry and Tommy Absher.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Arlene Frazier Absher; his children, Larry (Holly) Absher and Ami Absher; nine grandchildren, Josh Absher, Morgan Absher, Niki Absher, Larry Jacob Absher, Axi Erickson, Olivia Absher, Matthew Erickson, Jamie Erickson and Chris Erickson; one sister, Barbara Rumley; several nieces and nephews; several brothers and sisters-in-law, including a special brother-in-law, Doug Frazier; and a special friend, Judy Burrow.