Alvin Hardin

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Alvin was born to John Nave Hardin (b. 1808) and Mary Fletcher (b. 1811). He married Margaret Evaline Lewis 28 Feb 1867 at Carter, TN. They had nine children. After Evelyn's death, Alvin married Sarah Richardson. Alvin's grandson Guy Hardin said, "If it hadn't been for Sarah, the family wouldn't have survived. Sarah married Alvin, with all those kids, and raised them as her own. She deserves some honorable recognition." Alvin is buried by his first wife, Eveline Hardin, in the Forbes Cemetery. But, Sarah's burial place is unknown. Her death record says she is buried at the "Harly" cemetery. It has been guessed that she is buried in the Hurley Cemetery in Carter TN where other Richardsons are buried. Any assistance with this mystery would be appreciated. Alvin raised his family in the head of Liberty Hollow. The property is still called the Alvin Lot at the foot of Iron Mountain to this day by the coon hunters. Alvin's middle name is almost certainly Powell, as two nephews are known to be named Alvin Powell Hardin. Civil War Service: Enlistment: 9 Aug 1863, Company C, 47th KY Infantry at Perry, KY; Discharge: 26 Dec 1864 at Lexington KY.

Alvin married Margaret Eveline Lewis Peters on 28 Feb 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Robert Allen Peters and Jemima (Peters)) was born about 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forbes Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin married Sarah (Hardin) about 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born in Mar 1850 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married William Harrison Grindstaff on 21 Jun 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Michael A. Grindstaff and Mahala Sabra "Hily" Stout) was born on 5 Oct 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fayton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Hettie Frazier about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hettie (daughter of John Wesley Frazier and Elizabeth Anna Forbes) was born in Mar 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Thadis Napolean "T. N." Shoun on 31 Jul 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Thadis (son of Jesse Leonard Shoun and Mary Ann Shoun) was born in Aug 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shoun Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Corado married John Hamilton Garland on 28 Oct 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Kenedy "Canada" Garland and Elizabeth Wilson) was born on 24 Sep 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Jacob Lawson Shoun on 4 Apr 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jacob (son of Jesse Leonard Shoun and Mary Ann Shoun) was born on 21 Sep 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jul 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Elijah Franklin Forbes about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elijah was born on 27 Aug 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forbes Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte married Frank Lafett Hardin about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Elijah D. Hardin and Lydia Forbes) was born on 20 Jul 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married on 15 Aug 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Serena Bell Grindstaff about 1910 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Serena (daughter of Nicholas Rosecrans Grindstaff and Selina S. Proffitt) was born on 22 Dec 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Aug 1982 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married Jim Stout on 20 Aug 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jim was born about 1890 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married M. D. Garland on 3 Oct 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. M. was born about 1877 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Maude E. Matheson on 30 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Golda E. Shankle about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Golda (daughter of Isaac Frank Shankle and Margaret Shipley) was born about 1903 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Nov 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Auda married Viola Peters about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Viola (daughter of David Peters and Dora Ellen Williams) was born on 17 Nov 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 May 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hobert O. Hardin, 88, 409 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late John and Hettie Frazier Hardin
Mr. Hardin was a retired merchant and a member of the Hardin Brothers Quartet.
HARDIN -- Funeral services for Hobert O. Hardin, 88, 409 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, Tenn., who died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000, will be
conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, at New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, with the Revs. Ray Colbaugh and Bill Greer officiating.
Music will be under the direction of the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow at the Ritchie Cemetery.

Hobert married Sallie Mae Alford on 1 Sep 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie (daughter of John H. Alford and Dora Ritchie) was born on 1 Aug 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobert married Juanita Ruth Cole about 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Juanita (daughter of Joseph Albert Cole and Amanda C. Campbell) was born on 19 Mar 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jun 2005 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritchie Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Gilbert Gibson Hardin, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late John R. & Hettie Frazier Hardin. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Japanese Occupation Force. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation.

Mr. Hardin was the last member of the Hardin Brothers Quartet. The Quartet has sung for many funeral services and also church services in East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky since they began singing in the early 1940s .

Mr. Hardin was a member of the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church and was a former Member, Choir Director and Trustee of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sibilia Garland Hardin; a daughter: Thelma Dale Hardin; and Six brothers: Albert, Clyde, Auda, Wesley, Guy & Hobart Hardin.

Survivors include a son: Vernon Hardin; and many nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012, in the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Colbaugh and Rev. Bill Greer officiating. The eulogy will be given by Rev. Randy Johnson.

Interment will follow in the Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Clate Briggs officiating. Music will be provided by the New Liberty Choirs, New Liberty Quartet and friends. Active Pallbearers will Lawrence Hardin, Don Hardin, Doug Hardin, Olan Hardin, Buddy Hardin, Eddie Hardin, Marvin Garland, Dave Stanley, Windle Stout, James Garland, Dale Morley and Charles M. Smith.

To those who prefer, memorials may be made to the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, 107 Peters Hollow Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643, The Blevins Cemetery Fund, ? Sophia Wilson, 237 Peters Hollow Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643; The Forbes Cemetery Fund, ? Mrs Lynn Peters, 139 Herman Peters Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643; or the Free Will Baptist Ministries, 90 Stanley Lane, Greeneville, Tenn. 37743.

Vernon would like to express a special "Thank You" to Judy & Victor Deloach and the staff & residents of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the excellent care my daddy received during his stay at the nursing home.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. There will be a Reception following the graveside service in the Fellowship Center, New Liberty Church. Friends may register their presence at the funeral home Saturday until 5 p.m. or until 11 a.m. Sunday.

Gilbert married Sibilia Dolan Garland about 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sibilia (daughter of William Odell Garland and Ada Colbaugh) was born on 14 Sep 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lola married Robert J. Stout about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married William Charles Peters on 28 Jun 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Daniel Stover Peters and Rebecca Ritchie) was born on 14 Apr 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dessie married Daniel Webster Peters about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of William M. Peters and Rosa L. Colbaugh) was born on 8 Dec 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jul 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lyda married Iva Elizabeth Berry on 26 Apr 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Iva was born on 5 Aug 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jun 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bonnie married Fred Cears Clark on 25 Nov 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fred was born on 18 May 1906 in Hamilton County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lola married Conley R. Peters on 2 May 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Conley (son of William "Bill" Peters and Zella Nidiffer) was born on 16 Mar 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lela married John Edwards Stout on 10 Feb 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of George Washington Stout and Nancy Hodge) was born on 9 Jun 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 May 1978 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Charles L. Cole about 1936 in , , Tennessee, . Charles was born on 17 Apr 1913 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 4 Apr 1980 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Annis Dove Cable on 12 Jan 1940 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Annis (daughter of James Lloyd Cable and Reta Dove Grindstaff) was born on 4 Jan 1921 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Nov 2018 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Forbes Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married Virginia E. Miller about 1930. Virginia was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married Stacy Charles Hardin about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stacy (son of William Henry Hardin and Sarah Ellen Colbaugh) was born on 8 Dec 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 May 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forbes Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nannie married Arthur M. Colbaugh on 19 May 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Arthur (son of Henry C. Colbaugh and Lucreatia "Crecie" Peters) was born on 3 Jan 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married Nora Beatrica Wilson on 12 Jun 1942 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Nora (daughter of Robert Butler Wilson and Cora Ann Lewis) was born on 11 Sep 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Oct 1944. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Mary Louise Walker after 1955. Mary (daughter of Elbert E. Walker and Hattie Nidiffer) was born on 13 Sep 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Dec 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Frank D. Jones about 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born about 1901 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY — William Paul "Bill" Grindstaff, 88, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his home.

He was a native of Washington County, son of the late Serena Bell Grindstaff Grindstaff. He was a veteran of WWII, Korea and Viet Nam having proudly served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force retiring in 1969. He attended Keystone Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Margie Ledwell Grindstaff of the home; children, Kenneth Hodge, Barbara Furchess, Sharon Boles, Cindy Abel, and Janice Swanner; thirteen grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren; one great great grandson; a special grandson, Chad Abel; a special niece, Norma Scott.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m.

A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 10:45 a.m. at the Mountain Home National Cemetery under the direction of a VA Chaplain. The Boone Dam VFW and the Tennessee National Guard will accord military honors. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

All those attending need to assemble at the funeral home to leave in procession by 10:15 a.m. Online condolences may be made via: www.morrisbaker.com.

William married Margie Dean Ledwell about 1966. Margie (daughter of Horace Monroe Ledwell and Mary Josephine Light) was born on 8 Jul 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Ms. Mamie Garland Celia, age 93, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late M.D. and Vada Grindstaff Garland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and eight brothers.

Ms. Celia was a homemaker and a member of Unaka Baptist Church

Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Lacey, Barbara Honeycutt and her husband, Dave, and Beverly White and her husband, Lanny, all of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Whitney Boylan and her husband, John, Raleigh, NC, Roman White and Rhonda Lacey, both of Johnson City, Scott Lacey, Jonesborough, and Amanda Holly and her husband, Tom, Elizabethton; four great-grandchildren, Mackin Boylan, Olivia Holly, Seth Holly and Phoebe Holly; two sisters, Ida Taylor, Elizabethton, and Laura Watson, Atlanta, GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Ms. Mamie Garland Celia will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 16th, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Richard Estep officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Jerry Barnett, soloist.

The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:00 PM prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 17th, in the Garland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dave Honeycutt, Lanny White, Roman White, Scott Lacey, John Boylan and Tom Holly. Everyone will meet at Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services at 10:15 AM on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the Staff and Residents of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the love, care and friendship that was given to Ms. Celia.

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Andrew J. "Andy" Grindstaff, 74, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. Andy was a native of Butler, Tennessee, and had lived most of his life in Elizabethton. He was the son of the late Jesse and Maude Matheson Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leroy Grindstaff, Bobby Grindstaff and Fred Grindstaff; three sisters, Helen Deloach, Earline Greene and Lily Jones; a sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Paul Hampton; brothers-in-law, Bill Ward and Conley Bullock; and father and mother-in-law, John and Alice Hodge. Mr. Grindstaff was a veteran of the United States Army from 1963-1965, serving nineteen months in Alaska. He was a retired millwright of North American Rayon Corporation. He was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church and had attended Valley Forge Christian Church for many years. He was a member of Hampton Masonic Lodge #750, York Rite, Elizabethton Shrine Club and a faithful Charter Member of Jericho Shrine, and a member of Royal Jester Court #183, a 10th Degree Master Mason and very faithful member of the Jericho Paper Drive. Survivors include his wife, Geraldean Hodge Grindstaff; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin Andrew and Heather Grindstaff; sisters-in-law, Brenda Grindstaff, Margaret Grindstaff, Lois Ward, Glenna Bullock, Carol and "Blue" Treadway and Johnnie and Raymond Holtsclaw; and a close friend, Norma Williams. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a host of special cousins and friends also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Grindstaff will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2013, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. David Siebenaler, Minister, and Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Honors will be accorded by the Jericho Oriental Band. Masonic services will be held under the direction of Howard Ensor. Music will be under the direction of Jeff Sharpe. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday. The graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Monday, October 7, 2013, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Music at the graveside service will be under the direction of Jericho Highlanders. Active pallbearers will be John Matheson, Jim Matheson, Larry McKinney, Harold Fellers, Ron Bergquist, Charlie Fellers, George Hodges and James Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Holtsclaw, Rowe Carr, Terry Tester, John McGee, J.L. Blackwell, Jeff Lyons, Floyd Campbell, Larry White, Hugh Pickle, Norman Lyons, Charlie Hodge, Robert "Bobby" Barnes, Ralph Wright and all present and former members of Jericho Oriental Band and Jericho Nobility. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:45 PM on Monday, to go in procession. The family would like to express a special "thank you" to the entire staff at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to The Shriner's Hospital for Children, The Jericho Transportation Fund, Poplar Grove Baptist Church or Valley Forge Christian Church.

Howard married Margaret Euwanda Colbaugh about 1945. Margaret (daughter of Henry C. Colbaugh and Lucreatia "Crecie" Peters) was born on 5 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 May 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frankie married Virginia Allean Hall on 18 Mar 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virginia (daughter of Thaddeus Johnson Hall and Sarah Anna Sumpter) was born on 25 Dec 1930; died on 16 Jun 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lawrence Hardin, 94 passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2022. Born December 28,1927. Lawrence was the son of Clyde and Goldie Shankle Hardin and was born in Inman, VA and moved to Carter County as a young boy. He was a 1946 graduate of Unaka High School, where he was a basketball and baseball standout. Lawrence honorably served his country during World War II in the United States Army where he was stationed in Japan. He dutifully worked at North American Rayon Corporation for 40 years. Mr. Hardin was a charter member of Carter Christian Church in the Stoney Creek Community for 87 years, faithfully serving the church he loved as both a deacon and elder.

Lawrence was cherished by his family as a loving father and Papaw. He enjoyed being outside working in his yard and beautiful garden and reading and studying the Bible. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching the TN VOLS play football and basketball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Ella Mae Hardin who passed away in 2015 and three brothers, Frankie, Johnny, and Howard Hardin.

Survivors include a daughter and son in law, Judy and Larry Estep, Elizabethton and a son and daughter in law, Philip and Karla Hardin, Fairhope, AL. Four granddaughters, Beth Bare and husband Daniel, Hollie Shah and husband Sam, Audrey Hardin, and Abigail Hardin; four great grandchildren, Kendall and Kacie Bare and Carson and Ava Shah; special sister-in-law Carol Myers.

Lawrence loved being at home and was comforted by all who gave him excellent care. A very special thank you to Amedisys nurses Megan and Sarah and Silver Angels nurse Cindy, and Stacey for your care and compassion.

The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00am Monday, December 5, 2022. in the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 11:30am at Happy Valley Memorial Park, officiated by his son Phil Hardin.

Active Pallbearers will be Daniel Bare, Sam Shah, Carson Shah, Tony Hardin, Rex Scott, and Blake Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be his Carter Christian Church family, Dr. Ted Taylor, Jeff Buckles, Kenneth Nidiffer, Larry Estep, and Rick Hardin.

Lawrence married Ella Mae Ritchie on 23 Dec 1949 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Ella (daughter of James P. Ritchie and Lola Hazel Cole) was born on 27 Dec 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Nov 2015 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Virginia Ann Renfro on 6 Apr 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virginia was born on 10 Dec 1933 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Georgia Hardin Webb Ellis, age 99, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the residence of her daughter & son-in-law: Juanita & Leonard Lewis. She was born May 7, 1922 in Carter County to the late Auda & Viola Peters Hardin. Georgia spent her early years in West Virginia. She was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles C. Webb, her son Rondal Wayne Webb and her second husband Luther Ellis. She was also preceded in death by a sister: Alma “Boe” Williams and her sisters-in-law: Danette Hardin and Lucille Hardin, also four brothers: Charles Hardin, Donald Hardin, Dana Ray Hardin and Olan “Pie” Hardin and two brothers-in-law: Charles Mack Smith and Maynard Williams.
Georgia is survived by her daughter & son-in-law: Juanita & Leonard Lewis, a sister: Vera Hardin Smith, a brother: David “Doug” Hardin, and her sisters-in-law: Carol Hardin and Karen Hardin, two step-sons: Rondal and Bill Ellis, a step-daughter: Connie Lane, also several nieces, and nephews and great nieces & nephews and cousins.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in the Blevins Cemetery with Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be provided by the New Liberty Quartett. Pallbearers will be selected from family.

Family/Spouse: Luther James Ellis. Luther (son of Wiley C. Ellis and Betty E. Heatherly) was born on 12 Sep 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 2002 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Maynard Hugh Williams about 1943 in Wise County, , , Virginia. Maynard was born on 13 Jun 1922 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 8 Apr 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Donald L. Hardin, 90, Elizabethton ,went to be with his Lord Sunday, December 8, 2019 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.

A native of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he was a son of the late Auda A. of the Hardin Brothers Quartett and Viola Peters Hardin. He lived most of his life in Elizabethton. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict where he received a Purple Heart and other service related metals. He was an employee of American Bemberg Corporation and North American Rayon Corporation for 25 years. He was also an Electrician & Pipe Fitter and a millwright at various construction companies. Don was also a self-employed auto mechanic. He was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an Infant son: Terry Hardin, three brothers: Charles, Danny Ray and Olan "Pie" Hardin and a sister: Alma "Bo" Williams.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years: Carol Groce Hardin. His Children: Randy Hardin & wife Darlene, Tim Hardin & wife Doris and Wendy Watson. His Grandsons: Andy Hardin & wife Monica, Joshua Hardin & wife Diana, and Cory Watson & wife Sheena. A Great Granddaughter:Callie Hardin. His Sisters: Georgia Ellis and Vera Smith. A Brother: David "Doug" Hardin. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Nicholas Colbaugh and Rev. Ray Colbaugh officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday December 11, 2019 in the Blevins Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Andy Hardin, Josh Hardin, Cory Watson, Robert Groce, Frank Peters and Darrell Byrd. Honorary Pallbearers will be Men of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, Bill Gentry, Leonard Lewis, his nephews and the Staff of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

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ELIZABETHTON - Olan Eugene "Pie" Hardin, 74, Elizabethton went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a battle with Amyloidosis.

Born April 27, 1944 in Elizabethton to the late Auda & Viola Peters Hardin. He was a 1962 graduate of Unaka High School. Pie was employed at North American Rayon Corporation for several years and retired from Texas Instruments. He was a member of the Good Neighbor Quartet, The Thursday Night Boys and second generation Hardin Brothers Quartet.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Alma "Bo" Williams and two brothers, Charles & Dana Ray Hardin. He was an avid Tennessee Vol Fan.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years who cared for him Karen Taylor Hardin. One Daughter & Son-In-Law: Audra Brooke & Daryl Shanks, two sons & daughters-in-law: Wade & Sarah Hardin and Shane & Laura Hardin and the light of his life his grandchildren: Taylor Shanks, Kassidy Hall and Cooper Shanks. Two Sisters: Georgia Ellis and Vera Smith & husband Mack, Two Brothers & Sisters-in-Law: David "Doug" & Danette Hardin and Donald "Don" & Carol Hardin. Several nieces & nephews.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019 in the Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Hayley officiating. Active Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Floyd "Tod" Lowe, Kenneth "Sneed" Shankles, Dean Grindstaff, Leonard Lewis, Clinton "Cooter" Williams, Tommy Verran and Doug Buckles.

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Samuel Leon "Buddy" Hardin, age 77, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014, at the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness.
A lifelong native of Carter County, he was born in Elizabethton, TN, to the late Hobert and Sally (Alford) Hardin.
Sam attended Unaka High School and graduated from East Tennessee State University and The School of Banking of the South (Louisiana State University). He retired from Walters State Community College, Morristown, TN, where he was a supporter of the Walters State Senators.
Sam was an avid golfer and life-long Tennessee Volunteer fan, but above all he loved spending time with his family and supporting the athletic events of his grandchildren. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and friend loved dearly by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce "Peggy" (Holly) Hardin; and stepmother, Juanita (Cole) Hardin.
He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Hedge and husband, Bill, of Jupiter, FL, Lori Armstrong and husband, Mike, of Johnson City, TN; three grandchildren, Shannon Hedge, Cody Armstrong (Great Falls, MT) and Caleb Armstrong; sister, Dora Lynn Moneyhun, of Greeneville; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Cynthia Simmons, Morristown, TN.

Hubert married Dorothy Lowe on 9 Aug 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy (daughter of William A. Lowe and Doxie Fritts) was born on 3 Feb 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 May 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rev. Herbert Hoover Williams. Herbert (son of Jessie Williams and Maggie Wilson) was born on 22 Sep 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Zella Ruth Smith on 12 Aug 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Zella was born on 13 Apr 1932; died on 4 Oct 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Mary Lou Hutchins about 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Richard Hutchins and Venie Myrtle Nave, daughter of John Richard Hutchins and Myrtle Vena Nave) was born on 23 Nov 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 2014 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Dr. Harold Stout, 84, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday August 30, 2017.

Coach Stout was born in Elizabethton to the late John and Lela Stout. He graduated from Elizabethton High School and had a successful college baseball and basketball career at East Tennessee State University. He completed his Masters in Education from the University of Tennessee in 1959 and his Doctorate in Education from ETSU in 1974. Coach Stout was the head baseball coach at Milligan College for 24 years and at ETSU for 7 years. He had an outstanding and highly accomplished coaching career. Coach Stout made a significant impact on many young men throughout the years by teaching them the value of faith, hard work, sportsmanship and pride.

Coach Stout was also an educator and taught at the College and High School level for over 40 years.

He was also a great father, husband and friend to many people in the East Tennessee community. He loved his family, his church, the game of baseball and his roses. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife Bonnie and her daughters Paulette, Dena and Donna, son Tony and his wife Lisa and daughters Kendall and Kailee, daughter Anlyn Hughes and her husband John and daughter Stephanie Sibley. He is also survived by his sister Geraldine Kindelon and her sons Al and Nathan Wallace and nieces Nancy Turley and Teri Neil.

Preceded in death by brothers Willard and John Stout and wife Millicent Combs Stout.

Funeral services will be held at Grace Baptist Church in Elizabethton, TN on Sunday September 3rd at 2:00 pm. Pastor Travis Tyler officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 12 p.m. to time of service. The Active Pallbearers are: Tony Mitchell, Derek Carrier, Buff Walker, Gary Walker, Mike Cline, Danny Clark, David Brown, and Bruce Perry. Honorary Pallbearers are: Mark Fox, Eddie Pless , Joe McClain, Paul Stout, Dick Ryan, Richard Vanhuss, Jimmy Ensor, Ed Alexander, Yogi Bowers and Mark Hill. Interment will follow the service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Friends may also visit at his residence.

Harold married Bonnie Ann Hicks about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie (daughter of Charles Garfield Hicks and Ida Belle Ellis) was born on 23 Jul 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 May 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The party in heaven got a lot more lively when Geraldine Stout Wallace Kindelon passed through the pearly gates on February 2, 2022, after a brief illness. Geri was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to John and Lela Stout on August 9, 1941. She moved with her husband to East Cobb in 1972 and lovingly raised two sons, Alton Wallace Jr (Stacie) and Nathan Wallace (Carolyn). As a single mother working her way up from teller to loan officer at C&S Bank and ultimately retiring from Bank of America, Geri never missed an opportunity to cheer her boys on. She enjoyed a loving, two decades long second marriage to Ellis Kindelon, a dashing widower from Southern California, who was a wonderful role model for her sons.
Geri filled a room with her larger-than-life personality, effervescence, quick wit, and charm. A Southern Belle through and through, she could weave a story like no other, offer a helping hand to total strangers and whip up a meal that you’d never forget. Generous to a fault, Geri selflessly turned the focus on others rather than herself and always had a positive outlook that remained intact until the end. Family gatherings were her joy and Christmas was at the top of her list. She spared no expense to spoil her family and not only gave but received what appeared to be an unending stream of gifts from those she touched and friends she gathered from all areas of her life.
Geri leaves behind an adoring plethora of friends and family including her children and grandchildren, Samantha, Zachary, Miles and Cleo Wallace.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three older brothers, Willard, John Jr. and Harold Stout.

Hursel married Nina Gail Campbell about 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nina was born on 9 Oct 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 2021 in Catawba County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Catawba Memorial Park, , Catawba County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Billy Edward Cole, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charles L. & Ethel Shoun Cole and preceded in death by his brother: Hursel Cole. Billy was a graduate of Unaka class of 1958 and a graduate of East Tennessee State College with a degree in Engineering. He was a retired employee of General Shale as Project Engineer. After his retirement he especially enjoyed working on his farm with his cattle.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years: Linda Pleasant Cole. Three Daughters: Shelby Cole Rasnick & husband, Doug, Barbara Curtis & husband Scott and Christy Simerly and friend Rick Barker. One Granddaughter: Hannah Simerly Marshall & husband Caleb. Also very special nieces: Ann Caskey & husband Mick, Lois Propst & husband Kenneth and Charlene Rinehardt & husband Greg and three great nieces, Betsy, Jenna & Amy.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Jordan and Mr. Doug Rasnick officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery with Pastor Eric Wright officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Dale Williams. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday will be: Doug Rasnick, Rick Barker, Caleb Marshall, Jackie Blevins, Joe Carrier and Ronnie Carrier. Honorary Pallbearers will be his many friends on Stoney Creek, employees and former employees of General Shale also his many friends at Willow Springs Baptist Church and Poplar Grove Baptist Church.

Family/Spouse: Linda Ann Pleasant. Linda (daughter of James Hansel Pleasant and Living) was born on 1 Sep 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jul 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Elma “Dean” Forbes, age 77, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Hermitage Health Care of Elizabethton. Dean was born in Carter County, Tennessee on January 21, 1945 to the late John Robert Forbes and Annis Dove (Bea) Cable Forbes. In addition to her parents, Dean was also preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Forbes Frazier.

Dean was a graduate of Unaka High School and spent her career doing bookkeeping and other office work at Click Construction and Middleton Management. She was a member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed watching UT Football, genealogy, crocheting and gardening.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate the life of Elma Dean Forbes will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 18, 2022 in the Forbes Cemetery (Peters Hollow Road) with Pastor Kenny Lethcoe officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON - Kenneth Colbaugh, 80, Elizabethton passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Arthur & Nannie Pearl Forbes Colbaugh. He was retired from North American Rayon Corporation. Kenneth served in the United States Army having served in Korea. He was a member and Deacon of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. He was very proud of being a Christian and an US Army Veteran. This was evidenced on his 80th birthday cake which depicted an American & Christian flag, the two things in his life he cherished. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Virginia "Tootsie" Peters and Louella Colbaugh and a brother: Powell Colbaugh.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 56 years: Carolyn White Colbaugh, his daughter: Susan Marie Colbaugh. Two Sisters: Ruby "Peanut" (Frosty) Bowers and Linda Simerly. Three Brothers: Jessie (Brenda) Colbaugh, Rev. Ray (Loretta) Colbaugh and Lester Colbaugh. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Colbaugh and Rev. Nick Colbaugh officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2018 in the Blevins Cemetery. Music will be provided by Laura Coleman and Joy Shoun. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday will be: Paul White, Kevin Peters, Andy White, Jr., John White, James Monroe, David Bowers, Gary Colbaugh, Dennis Peters, Tony Jones and Kevin Colbaugh. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Wayne Peters, Eugene "Frosty" Bowers, Shona Lowe, Gale Colbaugh, Don Hardin, Mike Hodge, Mack Smith, A.D. "Sonny" Fletcher, Charles Shelton, John Salyer, W.C. Shelton, John Fulton, Tommy Deyton, the deacons and Trustees of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church.

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Virginia"Tootsie" Peters, 72, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at her residence after an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur & Nannie Pearl Forbes Colbaugh. Prior to her illness she was employed at Unaka High School. Virginia was a member of New Freedom Fellowship. Her Hobbies were, canning, sewing, gardening, cooking and going camping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Louella Colbaugh and a brother-in-law: Howard Simerly.
Survivors include her family that she dearly loved. Three Children: Juanita & Husband Dejuane Sheffield, Dennis and wife Janie Peters and Lorraine Peters, all of Elizabethton. Two Sisters: Ruby "Pnut" and husband Eugene "Frosty" Bowers and Linda Simerly, all of Elizabethton. Five Brothers: Kenneth & Wife Carolyn Colbaugh, Jessie & Wife Brenda Colbaugh, Ray & wife Loretta Colbaugh, Lester & Wife Doris Colbaugh and Powell Colbaugh, all of Elizabethton. Three Grandchildren: Rachael Sheffield & fiancé Brent McClain, Vanessa & husband Bill Lambert, Ashley & Husband Paul Waters, all of Elizabethton. Four Great Grandchildren: Jayda McClain, Austin Lambert, Chloe & Ava Waters. Two Special Friends: Jewel Ward & Linda Fay Peters.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday October 15, 2014 in the Blevins Cemetery with Rev. Ray Colbaugh and Pastor Dale Ward officiating.

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Linda Sue Kyte, age 75, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Elizabethton to the late Carl Lester Hardin, Sr. and Nora Beatrice Wilson Hardin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Richard Kyte, Sr.

Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She has worked as a dietician. She attended Sims Hill Christian Church. Linda loved to be outside working in her garden and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to travel, camp, and her beloved dogs, Bandit, Fifi and Zach. She simply enjoyed life!

Those left to cherish her memories include two sons, Norman Richard Kyte, Jr. and wife Patricia Gail, of Elizabethton, and Brian Duane Kyte and wife Whitney Michelle, of Knoxville; one daughter, Kathy Kyte, of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Kevin Lynn Kyte, Casey Nicole Kyte Saults, Blaklyn DeLain Kyte, Zaiden Murray Kyte, and Beckett Raines Kyte; one great granddaughter, Calista Jewel Saults; one brother, Carl Lester Hardin, Jr., Hampton; two sisters, Sherry Fortner, of Elizabethton and Charlotte Williams, of Erwin; and an uncle, Pete Wilson, of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews and numerous special friends, also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Linda Sue Kyte will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Sherrel Nave and Pastor Jonathan Harrison, officiating. Music will be provided by Lisa Phipps Carter and Jeffery Sharpe. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Wednesday or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Kyte, Leslie Grindstaff, Jimmy Oliver, Scotty Oliver, David Kyte and Mark Henry. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Harrison, Jeff Sharpe, Claude “Pet” Guinn, Kenny Fortner, Pete Wilson, Mike Williams and Tim Saults.

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