Carolin Christina Johnson

Carolin married David B. Bowers about 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of John Teter Bowers and Mary Lincoln Stover) was born on 29 Aug 1820 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Eliza Pearl Berry on 31 Dec 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born in Sep 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David was living with his son Martin in the 1930 Carter County, TN Census.


"Elizabethton Star," Monday, March 23, 1936
BOWERS RITES TO BE TUESDAY
Funeral rites for David Stover Bowers, 85, prominent retired businessman and former revenue officer, who died Saturday night, will be conducted from the M. E. Church at Hunter, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. E. M. Unbach officiating, assisted by the Rev. Clay Wilson. Interment will be in the Ritchie Cemetery near Carter.
The deceased, a son of David B. and Christine Bowers, was born September 26, 1850. In 1873 he was married to Miss Jennie P. Miller, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. J. K. Miller, uniting two prominent and old families.
For more than a half century, Mr. Bowers, who was familiarity known as "Uncle Dave," was a prominent leader in civic affairs of Carter County. He served two different times in the Internal Revenue service serving as chief clerk until 1880. On March 12, 1906 he re-entered the service, doing special work under the Washington office until March 14, 1914. He also spent many years riding over the hills of the county selling groceries.
Survivors of the deceased are two daughters, Mrs. W. N. Justice of Bristol, Mrs. E. A. Morrell of Watauga; four sons, Prof. E. L. Bowers, superintendent of the city schools of Elizabethton, M. C. Bowers of Elizabethton, W. C. Bowers of Orlando, Fla., Ross L. Bowers of Atlanta, Georgia; and one sisters, Mrs. Alexander Lacy of Hopson.
Active pallbearers will be A. B. Williams, Frank Anderson, C. R. Hathaway, R. A. Brumit, J. W. Peters, Dr. J. C. Bowers, J. M. Moreland and George W. Cole.
Mesdames H. C. Rumley, Clinton Lewis, H. H. Banner, David May, Oliver, Whisner, Henry Williams, K. P. Banks, J. R. Ritchie and R. E. Harrell will serve as flower bearers.
The body will remain at the home of Prof. E. L. Bowers until the services Tuesday afternoon.

David married Jennie P. Miller about 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jennie was born in May 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Alexander Lacey on 10 Jan 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of John Washington Lacey and Nancy Hyder) was born on 13 Apr 1850 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lacey Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millard married Sallie E. (Bowers) on 15 Nov 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born about 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millard married Myrtle A. "Berthie" (Bowers) on 20 Oct 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle was born on 23 Apr 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Caldonia married Pleasant Pierce on 3 Oct 1896 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Pleasant (son of William A. Pierce and Martha Jane "Patsey" Williams) was born about 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hester married Peter E. Oliver on 16 May 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Peter (son of Elijah D. H. Oliver and Matilda Collins) was born on 24 May 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jul 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, February 21, 1942
MRS. ELIZABETH CAROLINE MORRELL
Mrs. Elizabeth Caroline Morrell, wife of G. I. Morrell of Siam, died Saturday morning after a short illness.
Survivors are her husband, G. I. Morrell; seven daughters; Mrs. Robert L. Taylor, Mrs. Carrol Hathaway, Mrs. Arthur Sparks, Collins,[sic] Elizabethton; Mrs. Robert Mrs. Ernest Collins,[sic] Mrs. Robert L. Smith, Butler, Mrs. E. H. Johnson, Cleveland, Ohio; two sons, Isaac Earl Morrell, Siam, Clyde Lovelace, California.

Elizabeth married Mike Lovelace about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mike was born about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married George Isaac Morrell about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Caleb Morrell and Levisa Crow) was born in Mar 1856 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died in 1955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married William David Nave on 16 Sep 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of George M. Nave and Mary E. Bowers) was born on 30 Apr 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blanch married Ellis Aleander Morrell on 23 Apr 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ellis (son of John Jones Morrell and Carrie Stover Ellis) was born on 11 Jul 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Oct 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martin married Sylvia A. Davidson on 2 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sylvia (daughter of James O. Davidson and Mary Mollie Buckles) was born about 1898 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Blanche Elsie Crowe about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Blanche (daughter of James C. Crowe and Theodocia Emily Lacey) was born on 1 Jan 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married John Henry Heaton on 17 Jan 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of John William Heaton and Catharine Berry "Katie" Van Huss) was born on 15 Jan 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lacey Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Martha married William Clayton Radford about 1897. William was born on 16 Jun 1877 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 5 Apr 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lacey Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brown married Bessie (Bowers) about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hascal's brothers Martin and William are living with him in the 1910 Carter County, TN Census.

Hascal married Alice Gentry about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born about 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married Cora Harris on 9 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Haskel married Bonnie Druscilla Hyder about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie was born on 30 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Oct 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , 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]

Martin married Shinola Buckles on 16 Nov 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Shinola (daughter of U. S. Grant Buckles and Maggie Oliver) was born about 1906 in 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]

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"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, July 2, 1930
PROMINENT FARMER HERE SHOOTS SELF
LUTHER BOWERS, Ninth District Commits Suicide Near Home This Morning.
Luther A. Bowers, 35, a prominent farmer of the ninth district, in the Blue Springs section of Carter county shot and instantly killed himself with a single barreled 12-gauge shot-gun at ten o'clock this morning, according to a decision received at noon of a coroner's jury under the charge of County Coroner Robert T. Johnson, Jr.
A single shot wound in Bowers' neck was said to be the cause of his death, and indications showed that it was self-inflicted. The shooting occurred in a roadway about a hundred yards from his home.
According to a statement of his wife, Bowers mentioned to members of his family that he believed that a fox was among his chickens, taking his gun and accompanied by his ten-year-old son, he went about a hundred yards up the road that ran by the farmhouse, and asked the boy to go into the bushes to look for the fox. It was while the boy was away that the shot was heard.
"I became alarmed as soon as I heard the shot, and felt that Luther had killed himself," said Mrs. Bowers. "He has been in ill health for a number of months, and recently has not acted as if he were in his right mind."
The son was said to have rushed back to his father when he heard the report of the gun, but Bowers was dead before the boy could reach him although only having to cover a distance of about thirty yards.
An imprint was found in the road seemingly made from the stock of the gun being placed upon the ground, Coroner Johnson said, and there were powder burns on his left hand. Members of the family who were nearby said that the report of the gun sounded as if it was muffled, or that the end of the barrel had been placed against some object.
Neighbors stated to the jury that Bowers had been acting queer for a number of days, that he would seldom talk to any one, and appeared as if some depressing matter was on his mind.
Bowers was a prominent and well-known farmer of his community, and was a descendant of an old Carter county family. He has scores of acquaintances throughout the county.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. The body was brought to a local undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial.
Bowers is survived by his widow and eight small children.

BOWERS, Luther A.
"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, July 3, 1930
BOWERS RITES HELD AT HOME
Funeral services for Luther A. Bowers, 34, who died at his home on Blue Springs Branch at ten o'clock yesterday morning, were held at his home this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of the Rev. Franch Wampler. Interment followed in the Bowers family cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Flora Bowers, four daughters and four sons, and his mother Mrs. Ike Morrell.
Bowers was alleged to have shot himself yesterday, believed caused by ill health of several months duration. He was a prominent farmer of Carter County and a member of one of the oldest families in this section.

Luther married Flora G. Buckles on 25 Dec 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Flora (daughter of U. S. Grant Buckles and Maggie Oliver) was born on 27 Mar 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nannie married Robert "Bob" Collins about 1930. Robert (son of Roscoe C. Collins and Ethel Bowie) was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Dec 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Dorothy Bouton about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy was born on 14 Aug 1919 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died in Feb 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ray D. Nave, 82, 327 S. Lynn Avenue, Apt. #6, Elizabethton, died Monday, January 22, 2001, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Nave was a native of Carter County and a son of the late William David and Laura Bowers Nave. He was also preceded in death by two wives, Ruth Nave and Eva Nave.
Mr. Nave was a siding salesman and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a Free Will Baptist.
Survivors include a son, Larry Nave, Elizabethton; a sister, Mossie Bowers, Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Chastity Miller, Hampton; and four grandsons, Dustin Nave and Joey Nave, both of Elizabethton, Gary Nave, Cross City, Fla., and Johnny Nave, Chattanooga. One great-granddaughter and two great-grandsons also survive.


NAVE -- Graveside services for Ray D. Nave, 82, 327 S. Lynn Avenue, Apt. #6, Elizabethton, who died Monday, January 22, 2001, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, at Monte Vista Burial Park with the Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home.

Ray married Eva L. (Nave) about 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eva was born about 1926; died about 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mossie A. Nave Bowers, 79, Life Care Center of Elizabethton, formerly
of Lynn Avenue, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Johnson City Medical
Center following a brief illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late William
"Bill" David and Laura Bowers Nave, and was married to the late Clyde
Bowers. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Nave.
Mrs. Bowers was a homemaker.

Survivors include one daughter, Joyce A. Kelley, Johnson City; one son
and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Frances Bowers, Elizabethton; one
granddaughter and spouse, Joy Kelley Snyder and David Snyder, Johnson
City; two grandsons and spouse, David Bowers and Jerry and Michelle
Bowers, all of Elizabethton; two great-granddaughters, Sarah Bowers,
Elizabethton, and Dreama Barnett, Johnson City; four great-grandsons,
Michael Miller and Nicholas Mills, both of Johnson City, Samuel Bowers
and Daniel Bowers, both of Elizabethton; and one nephew, Larry Nave.

The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, May 14, in the
Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with the Rev.
Dean Presnell officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral
home chapel from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, prior to the funeral service.
Friends may call at the residence of her son, Darrell Bowers, 745 Dugger
Road, Elizabethton, any time. The graveside service and interment will
be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at Pearl Bowers Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be grandchildren and friends.

Mossie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ross married Gladys A. Estep about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gladys was born on 22 May 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
She was the daughter of the late Ellis and Blanche Bowers Morrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Deloach, two brothers and a sister.

Mrs. Deloach was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Elizabethton.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2000 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel.

Interment followed at Happy Valley Memorial Park

Carrie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Erwin Vaughn Livingston on 2 Jun 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Erwin was born on 13 Apr 1920 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 14 Jul 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Clifton Eugene DeLoach about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clifton (son of William J. DeLoach and Sarah Ida Blackburn) was born on 27 Aug 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Aug 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James L. Bowers, 96, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center of Elizabethton. James was born in Carter County on June 18, 1920 to the late Martin C. Bowers and Sylvia Davidson Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary, and four brothers, Ralph, Condon, Richard "Pete" and Ben.
James retired as a surveyor for the City of Elizabethton and was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Degree in Forestry. James enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Letta Sue Berry Bowers, of the home; a step-son, Lynn Surratt and wife Anna; a step-daughter, Lisa Surratt Sprague of Elizabethton; step-grandchildren, Matthew B. Smith and wife Beth of Prestonburg, Ky., Christopher Smith and wife Stephanie of Flat Rock, N.C., and Brock Surratt of Elizabethton; and four step-great-grandchildren, Rowan Smith of Flat Rock, N.C., Callie Austin of Prestonburg, Ky., Cora Smith of Prestonburg, Ky., and Dillon Smith of Flat Rock, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of James L. Bowers will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Matthew Smith, step-grandson, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Christopher Smith, step-grandson. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service, or at the residence at any time. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, at Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Kurt Bowers, Lynn Surratt, Bryan Smith, Christopher Smith, Rev. Matthew Smith and Brock Surratt. Honorary pallbearers will be former employees of the City of Elizabethton, Mike Smith, Calvin Caldwell and Danny Smith. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at 10:15 a.m. Friday to go in procession.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, March 16, 1937
MARTIN BOWERS' CHILD DIES IN JOHNS-HOPKINS
Mary Bowers, 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bowers of this city, died last night in the Johns-Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where she had been a patient for the past week.
The youngster had been critically ill for some time and was taken to Baltimore last week where she underwent an operation. Her mother was at her bedside when she died. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bowers, who survive her, along with five brothers and other relatives. She is the niece of Prof. E. L. Bowers, superintendent of city schools.
The body will arrive in this city tomorrow with funeral arrangements to be announced later.

BOWERS, Mary
"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, March 17, 1937
MARY FRANCES BOWERS
Funeral services for Mary Frances Bowers, 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bowers, will be conducted from the First M. E. Church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. W. F. Pitts, Rev. H. C. Hopkins, Rev. C. L. Bowden and Rev. E. M. Umbach officiating.
Interment will be made inn the Shelby Hills cemetery in Bristol.
Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bowers, five brothers, Condon, James, Ralph, Richard and Benjamin. She was the niece of E. L. Bowers, superintendent of city schools.
Active pall bearers will be Dr. J. C. Bowers, C. M. Rose, H. C. Crumley, John A. Shoun, Thomas Dugger and R. A. Brumit. Flower bearers will include Martha Jean Rose, Betty Sammons, Mildred Crabtree, Arleen Crumley, Anne Johnson, Jean Boers, Kathryn Bennett, Ruth Hart and Jo Ann Goode.
Mary Frances was a student of the sixth grade. She entered Johns-Hopkins hospital in Baltimore last Tuesday for treatment and underwent an operation from which she died Monday night.
The body was returned to Elizabethton today.

Notes:

Richard "Pete" Bowers

Richard "Pete" N. Bowers, age 84, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013, at the Asbury Place of Johnson City.

He was born in Carter County, Tennessee, to the late Martin C. and Sylvia Davidson Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Bowers, Ben Bowers and M.C. Bowers Jr.; and one sister, Mary Bowers.

He was retired from Bowers Brothers Real Estate and worked part time at Office Max in Johnson City. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, the Elizabethton Chamber of Commerce and the Merchant Marines.

Survivors include one brother, James L. Bowers and wife, Sue, of Elizabethton; three nephews, Mark Bowers, of Afton, VA, Kirk Bowers, of Christiansburg, VA, and Lynn Surratt, of Elizabethton; and one niece, Lisa Sprague, of Elizabethton, TN.

A special thank you to the Asbury Place of Johnson City for the love and care given to Mr. Bowers and also to Dr. Kellie Sorrell.

The family will receive friends from 5:30-6:30 P.M. Monday. January 7, 2013, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Friends may also call at the residence of his brother, James L. Bowers, 164 Starlight Drive, Elizabethton, at any time..

Mary married Warner Shell on 2 Feb 1911 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Warner (son of John Lemuel Shell and Mary Lydia Boone) was born on 23 Dec 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 1964 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Garfield Whitehead on 7 Jun 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Garfield (son of Carter W. Whitehead and Mary Hicks) was born on 5 Apr 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Oct 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bennett Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Minnie Louise Cornett about 1920. Minnie (daughter of Enoch Cornett and Sarah Jane Calhoun) was born on 20 Oct 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Jul 1993 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in John Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Pat J. "Red" Bowers, 82, former Mayor and City Councilman of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday April 7, 2012, at his residence after a brief illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Cecil & Cora Ramey Bowers. Pat "Red" operated Bowers Motor Sales in Elizabethton for 52 years. His father started the business in 1926. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed attending other community churches.

He served on the City Council for 17 years and served as Mayor four of those years.

He was a member of the following organizations: Member and Past Master of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238, R.D. Keller Chapter #214 R.A.M., Carter Commandry #37 K.T., The Scottish Rite Bodies, Knoxville, Charter member and First Recorder, Jericho Shrine Temple, Kingsport, he was a Kentucky Colonel, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Honorary Member of Alaska Temple, Anchorage, Alaska, Past President of the Elizabethton Shrine Club and Sycamore Chapter #163, Order of Eastern Star.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Bowers.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Ella Mae Myers Bowers; Two Sons: Sonny Bowers and his wife, Elaine, Pinehurst, North Carolina, and Tom "Yogi" Bowers, Elizabethton; Three Grandchildren: Patricia, Sonny and Matt; One Great Grandson: Curtis; Several nieces, nephews & Cousins.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Donald B. Marshall officiating.

Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, will be Victor Deloach, Curt Alexander, Fred Edens, Charlie Stahl, Billy J. Carter and Sam LaPorte. Honorary Pallbearers (this was written by Pat "Red" sometime ago). "I love Elizabethton and Carter County so much there is no way I could say without saying everyone in my city and county, my church family, my neighbors, my customers that traded with me for 52 years, The Boys & Girls Club, Little League, I just love everyone so much I want everyone to be my HONORARY PALLBEARERS." An Honor Guard will be provided by the Elizabethton Police Department.

Pat married Ella Mae Myers about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ella (daughter of James Myers and Almeada Garland) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Dec 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
ELIZABETHTON - Roy Jack Bowers, 81, Elizabethton, known to everyone as R.J., passed away in the Johnson City Medical Center Friday, May 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskel and Bonnie Hyder Bowers and a brother, Jerry Bowers.

R.J. was employed by Sherwood Chevrolet for many years. During his retirement, he enjoyed working with his friends at City Market.

A friend to everyone, each day, R.J. could be found at Bowers Auto Sales enjoying the company of his brothers, Jerry and Tony, and the many friends who stopped by to “loaf”.

His favorite place to be was with his family, He was a quiet, sweet spirit who was happiest being with those he loved. Although R.J. never had children of his own, his five nieces were his pride and joy, until his great-nieces and great nephews entered the picture. He became the extra grandparents they did not know they needed. He loved being doted on by his nieces and the laughter and love the “greats” brought.

R.J. is survived by his brother and sister-in-law: Tony and Linda Bowers, his sister-in-law, Marilyn Bowers, his five nieces: Lynn (Otis) Webb, Debbie (Chris) Guy, Jacqui (Joe Hyder) Bowers, Becky (Rodney) McBride and Jessica (Jesse) Boyd. His Great nephews, Logan Guy, Max (Cheyenne) Kelly, Garrison McBride, Jackson McBride and Cooper Livingston. His Great nieces: Reagan Kelly, Ashlynn Guy, and Maddie McBride. His Aunt: Darlene Smith and a special cousin, Sharon Gay Hyder.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Leann Miller and Rev. Mike Berry officiating. Music will be provided by Joel Crisp. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday will be: Herb Hall, Chris Guy, Max Kelly, Garrison McBride, Jackson McBride and Kevin Burrow. Honorary Pallbearers: Jesse Boyd, Logan Guy, Mike Hyder, Tom Ingram, Roy Brown, Ed Odom, Tom Shell, Jack Greer, Pete Slagle, Sonny Slagle, Doug Slagle, Richard Carter, Richard Guinn, Brent Richardson, Daniel Holder, Bill Cline and all his friends from Bowers Auto Sales.

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ELIZABETHTON - Jerry Lee Bowers, 77, of Elizabethton, loving and peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home following a brief illness.

A native of Elizabethton, Jerry was the son of the Haskel and Bonnie Bowers.

A "Forever Cyclone", Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School, where he still enjoyed attending basketball and football games. Once an energetic basketball official himself, he truly loved showing his school and community pride whether it be through donning an Elizabethton ball cap or simply talking about the Covered Bridge. Also known for his devout patriotism, Jerry served in the United States Air Force and embraced being a Unites States Veteran with honor. After attending buinsess college, he worked for both American Air Filter for eighteen years and then at Tennessee Distribution Center until his early retirement. While enjoying "retirement", he rarely missed breakfast with his crew at McDonalds or Betty's Burger Hut, where biscuits and gravy were always on the menu. Jerry also kept himself busy with the business he shared with his brothers, Bowers Auto Sales, where the door was always open for a good deal on a vehicle or for a quick afternoon chat and nap. He spend much of his life playing golf, going on vacations and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was rarely seen without a smile on his face and who was never short on both kind words and warm hugs.

Jerry was an active member at Hunter United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees that benefited the church and the community He also was member of the Carter County Equalization Board where he continued to make a difference in the lives of those around him.

Jerry met the love of his life, Marilyn Sibley Bowers, while serving in the United States Air Force in Warner Robing, Georgia. For 53 years, their love and devotion to one another has remained a constant source of inspiration for the family that they created together.

Jerry's legacy incudes three daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Otis) Webb of Blountville; Mrs. Debbie (Chris) Guy of Elizabethton; Mrs. Becky (Rodney) McBride of Burlison; two brothers, Mr. Tony M. (Linda) Bowers and Mr. R.J. Bowers, all of Elizabethton; three grandsons Mr. Logan Guy of Elizabethton and Mr. Garrison McBride and Mr. Jackson McBride of Burlison; two granddaughters, Ms. Ashlynn Guy of Elizabethton and Ms. Madison McBride of Burlison and one aunt, Ms. Darlene Smith of Elizabethton. Jerry leaves behind several nieces and nephews from Tennessee and Georgia, who he loved dearly along with many cousins, close and distant, as well as many close friends of the family who helped to make his life complete.

Funeral Service for Jerry will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Pastor Estill Williams, Pastor Lou Crandell and Pastor Mike Berry Officiating. Entombment will follow the service in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Loretta Bowers, Soloist and David Arney, Organist. Military Honors will be provided by Boone Dam 4933.

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Jerry Lee Bowers, 77, of Elizabethton, lovingly and peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home following a brief illness. A native of Elizabethton, Jerry was the son of the Haskel and Bonnie Bowers. A "Forever Cyclone", Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School, where he still enjoyed attending basketball and football games. Once an energetic basketball official himself, he truly loved showing his school and community pride whether it be through donning an Elizabethton ball cap or simply talking about the Covered Bridge. Also known for his devout patriotism, Jerry served in the United States Air Force and embraced being a United States Veteran with honor. After attending business college, he worked for both American Air Filter for eighteen years and then at Tennessee Distribution Center until his early retirement. While enjoying "retirement", he rarely missed breakfast with his crew at McDonalds or Betty's Burger Hut, where biscuits and gravy were always on the menu. Jerry also kept himself busy with the business he shared with his brothers, Bowers Auto Sales, where the door was always open for a good deal on a vehicle or for a quick afternoon chat and nap. He spent much of his life playing golf, going on vacations and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was rarely seen without a smile on his face and who was never short on both kind words and warm hugs. Jerry was an active member at Hunter United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees that benefited the church and the community. He also was member of the Carter County Equalization Board where he continued to make a difference in the lives of those around him. Jerry met the love of his life, Marilyn Sibley Bowers, while serving in the United States Air Force in Warner Robins, Georgia. For 53 years, their love and devotion to one another has remained a constant source of inspiration for the family that they created together. Jerry's legacy incudes three daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Otis) Webb of Blountville; Mrs. Debbie (Chris) Guy of Elizabethton; Mrs. Becky (Rodney) McBride of Burlison; two brothers, Mr. Tony M. (Linda) Bowers and Mr. R.J. Bowers, all of Elizabethton; three grandsons Mr. Logan Guy of Elizabethton and Mr. Garrison McBride and Mr. Jackson McBride of Burlison; two granddaughters, Ms. Ashlynn Guy of Elizabethton and Ms. Madison McBride of Burlison and one aunt, Ms. Darlene Smith of Elizabethton. Jerry leaves behind several nieces and nephews from Tennessee and Georgia, who he loved dearly along with many cousins, close and distant, as well as many close friends of the family who helped to make his life complete.

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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]

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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]