Philip G. Markland

Philip married Eliza Jane Lipps about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Nelson Lipps and Elizabeth Pierce) was born about 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married James B. Grindstaff on 15 Jan 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Raymond Grindstaff and Sarah Lowe) was born on 2 Jan 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allen married Eliza Grindstaff about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of William Raymond Grindstaff and Sarah Lowe) was born in Oct 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Bessie Rasor about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born about 1885; died about 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Goldia Lona Davis on 10 May 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Goldia was born about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jennie Rasor on 13 Feb 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jennie (daughter of Lawson H. Rasor and Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Ellis) was born in Sep 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret White on 24 Dec 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born in Aug 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rettie married Claude Dexter Hyder on 31 Aug 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Claude (son of Charles Hampton Hyder and Elizabeth "Ettie" Nave) was born on 26 Jan 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Virginia "Jennie" Nidiffer about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virginia was born about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hazel Grindstaff Carlisle, age 95, of 170 Creekbank Road, Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Hazel was born in Elizabethton to the late Noah Luther Grindstaff and Goldia Taylor Davis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Carlisle; two brothers, William Clay Grindstaff and Roy Luther Grindstaff; and a sister, Grace Grindstaff.

Hazel retired as a nurse and was licensed in six states. She was an Assistant Director of Nursing at Regency/ Life Care Nursing Home and loved her tenure in geriatric nursing. Hazel was the oldest member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, chairman of the food committee and a member of the choir. Hazel was the last surviving member of the Unaka High School Class of 1945. She was a 67-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Sycamore #163 and the Julius Dugger Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed sewing, family, church, grandchildren, traveling and reading.

Those left to cherish Hazel’s many wonderful memories and legacy include her daughter, Debra Woods and husband Larry, of Elizabethton; her son, Joe Carlisle and wife Rhonda, of Hendersonville, TN; two granddaughters, Becky Woods Shomaker and husband Matt, of Blountville and Mindy Carlisle Moore and husband Zach, of Hendersonville, TN; two great-granddaughters, Katelyn Shoemaker and Kristyn Shoemaker; a sister, Shirley Prikals and husband Pete, of Herndon, VA; a special niece, Robin Grindstaff Hurdle, of Elizabethton and several other nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Hazel Grindstaff Carlisle will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, in the Stoney Creek Baptist Church with Reverend David Foster and Dr. Kenneth Jordan, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Doyce Sheffield and Dennis Laws. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the church, prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside service will follow in the Grindstaff Cemetery on Creek Bank Road in the Stoney Creek Community. Active pallbearers will be Matt Shoemaker, Darren Kirkendall, Billy Kirkendall, Clay Kirkendall, Lanier Hurdle and Pete Prikals, III. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Prikals, Jr., Howard Ensor, Doyce Sheffield, Norman Scott, Keith Tolley and Kevin Lipford.

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Roy Luther Grindstaff, 83, was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on August 6, 1935, and he went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2018, at his daughter's home in Hernando, Miss., surrounded by his loving family.
Roy was a guitar player in "The Rambling Troubadours" band when he met the love of his life, Virginia Faye McCanless. Roy and Virginia dated for three years before getting married at the home of Hazel and Bob Carlisle in August of 1962. The two of them spent the next 56 years together; they were best friends, traveling companions and co-conspirators.
Roy was a retired electrician; he was a member for over 60 years of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local Union 429. He used to say that IBEW stood for "I've Been Everywhere." He and Ginny traveled all over the country, raising two children, while he worked for the IBEW, including working on the World Trade Center. He called the IBEW's job line regularly, still looking for work.
Roy was a "yellow-dog" Democrat. He was determined to vote, and one of his proudest moments was to absentee vote in the most recent election. He voted for every Democrat on the ballot.
Roy was voted "Best Looking" of his Senior Class in 1953, when he graduated from Unaka High School (the Temple of Knowledge). He was President of his Sophomore Class and of his Senior Class. He had perfect attendance, great grades, and was a member of the football team.
He was a 50+ year Mason, now a member of the Dashiell Lodge #238 in Elizabethton, Tenn. He still proudly carries his Masonic card in his wallet.
Roy is survived by his wife and best friend, Virginia McCanless Grindstaff; his daughter Robin and her husband Lanier Hurdle; his son Randy and his wife Kathy; grandchildren, Kelsey Costa, Rachel Grindstaff, Daniel Grindstaff and Sy Hurdle; great-grandchild, Ila Ray Dewhirst; sisters, Hazel Carlisle and Shirley (Pete) Prikals; nephews and nieces, Joseph (Rhonda) Carlisle, Debra (Larry) Woods, Melissa (Clay) Kirkendall, Petris (Amanda) Prikals III, Marshall Wayne (Willie) Collins, Michael (JoAnn) Underwood and April (Johnny) Henderson; special friends, Carol Ayers and Kelly and Lynn Bowers.
He was predeceased by his grandson, Noah Costa; his parents, Noah and Golda Grindstaff; his siblings, Billy Grindstaff and Grace Grindstaff; and his beloved brother-in-law, Bob Carlisle.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Carlisle, Daniel Grindstaff, Sy Hurdle, Taylor Moore (standing in for Noah Costa), Petris Prikals III, Michael Underwood and Larry Woods. Honorary pallbearers will be Unaka High School's Class of 1953.
Roy was a lifelong member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church, where the visitation will be held on Friday, November 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor David Foster officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Grindstaff Family Cemetery on Eggers Lane.

Roberta married Howard Egli on 14 Dec 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Howard (son of Samuel C. Egli and Matilda Ritchie) was born on 3 Oct 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Apr 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Gertrude Lipps on 2 May 1940 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Gertrude (daughter of James Nelson Lipps and Ellen N. Taylor) was born on 28 Apr 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ina Mae Hyder Estep, 90, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a brief illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Claude & Blanche Grindstaff Hyder. Ina was a 1942 graduate of Unaka High School, where she played on the Lady Ranger Basketball Team . She worked as a Lab Technician at St. Elizabeth Hospital prior to going to work for Dr. Dillard Shoals & Dr. Cone. She worked there for 35 years.
Ina was the oldest living member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church.
IIn addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan H. Estep, who died in 1995; by a son Rev. Richard H. "Dick" Estep, who died in 2014; two brothers: James H. & Clifford Hyder; and a sister-in-law: Lillian Hyder.
Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law: Danette & Doug Hardin; Her daughter-in-law: Jan Estep; Four Grandchildren: Jeff (Sherri) Hardin, Lance Estep, Stephanie (Donald) Ensor and Shannon (Christy) Estep; 10 Great Grandchildren: Sarah, John-Wesley, Jesse and Rebekah Hardin, Brandi, Davy and Daniel Ensor, Aaron, Carissa & Jacob Estep; Several nieces & nephews.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015, in the Grindstaff Cemetery with the Rev. David Foster officiating.
Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Grandsons & Great Grandsons.

Ina married Daniel Harvey Estep on 31 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of Wiley Washington Estep and Clara Emily Arnold) was born on 1 Jun 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Virginia Nell Lewis on 26 Nov 1947 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Virginia (daughter of David Willis Lewis and Loretta "Rettie" Campbell) was born on 2 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 2020 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabethton Star June 22, 2007
Rev. James A. Markland

Rev. James Allen Markland, 72, 1820 E. Myrtle Avenue, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

A native of Carter County, he had lived most of his life in Johnson City. He was a son of the late Melvin and Jennie Nidiffer Markland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Keith Markland, and a brother, Melvin Markland Jr. Rev. Markland was a member of the Freewill Baptist faith and had been a minister of the gospel for over 30 years. His last pastorate position was at True Faith Chapel in Elizabethton. He had also been a member of the Joyland Singers Quartet.

Rev. Markland had served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was also well known as Sky Hawk on the CB Radio; also known as Jim Allen on various radio stations. He had also worked at Empire Furniture and Trailways Bus Lines and had retired from City of Johnson City Transit System. Survivors include his wife, Ruby McKinney Markland; a stepdaughter, Debbie Thomas of Johnson City; a son, Lanny Markland of Johnson City; three daughters, Sherry Ann Lowe and Robin Bowers, both of Elizabethton, and Nancy Greer of Roan Mountain; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a special grandson, Randy Thomas, who made his home with Papaw and Mamaw; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Rev. Markland will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at Washington County Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. David Montgomery and Rev. Larry Dugger officiating. Music will be provided by the Montgomery Family. Entombment will follow the service.

James married Loretta Taylor on 23 Mar 1962 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Loretta was born about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Monroe County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ruby Lee McKinney on 20 Apr 1974 in Greene County, , , Tennessee. Ruby was born about 1933 in Cocke County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jan 2020 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]