Rebecca S. Carriger

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Some records indicate that her maiden name was Cable.

Rebecca married Alfred R. Bowers on 13 Oct 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alfred (son of Daniel Stover Bowers and Emeline Johnson) was born on 11 Feb 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Sep 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Theodocia married Isaac Williams about 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of Arthur A. Williams and Sarah Jane Buckles) was born in Mar 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married Robert B. Williams on 25 Dec 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Arthur A. Williams and Sarah Jane Buckles) was born on 1 May 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pear Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Sallie C. Williams about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born on 2 Mar 1907; died on 4 Mar 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nellie Rutherford. Nellie was born on 10 Sep 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Nov 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carma Collins - ELIZABETHTON
Carma Collins, age 100, a wonderful mother, formerly of Blue Springs Community, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from Hermitage Health Center, Elizabethton, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Collins was a Carter County native, born to the late Isaac and Doshia Bowers Williams. She was a charter member of Nidiffer's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.

Mrs. Collins was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard C. Collins; one sister: Lola Oliver; and one brother: Grover Williams.

Survivors include five daughters and two sons-in-law: Burna Pierce, Lola Bowers, Novella Heaton, all of Elizabethton, Myrtle and Ken Gilliam, Kingston, TN, Betty and Andy Edwards, Elizabethton; five sons and two daughters-in-law: Willard G. Collins, Arthur and Christine Collins, Earl R. and Katherine Collins, Luther L. Collins, Bobby D. Collins, all of Elizabethton; thirteen grandchildren: Maggie Nidiffer, Joann Reed, Sandy Huskins, Teresa Hampton, Teddy Collins, Steven Heaton, Bobby Collins, Jackie Collins, Lawrence Pierce, Michael Collins, all of Elizabethton, Patti Kerkendall, Atlanta, GA, Missy Lane, Harriman, TN, Jennifer Raymer, Kingston, TN; twenty-one great-grandchildren: Brent Huskins, Lacey Huskins, Chelsie Huffman, Hollie Huffman, Elizabeth Davis, Jon Hampton, Jeff Pierce, Greg Pierce, Dustin Collins, Davey Jack Collins, Jacklyn Collins, Macey Collins, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins, Colby Raymer, Dawson Lane, Corey Raymer, Kailey Lane, Tammy Blevins, Robin Carpenter, Jill Hart; three great-great-grandchildren: Steven Oliver, Michael Carpenter and Jackson Davis. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Collins will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, August 28, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Clate Briggs and Rev. Bill Watson officiating. Music will be under the direction of J.C. and Friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday in the chapel prior to the service. Friends may also call at the residence of her daughter, Novella Heaton, 145 Southgate Dr., Elizabethton, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, August 29, in Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Lawrence Pierce, Steve Heaton, Michael Collins, Teddy Collins, Bobby Collins and Jackie Collins. Honorary pallbearers will be Link Nidiffer, Jay Nidiffer, Jack Perkins, Mack Collins, Jack Collins, Donald Collins, James Williams, Wendell Williams, David Lane, Jamie Raymer, Joe and Brenda Collins, the staff and employees of Hermitage Health Center, members of Nidiffer's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Jean Collins, Loretta Peters, Erma Broyles, Joann Dean, Jeanette Bradshaw, Dr. Robert Walter and Dr. Stanley Vermillion.

A special "thank you" is extended to Hope Street, Braiden Smith and Robert Duggen for all their love and care extended to Mrs. Collins.

Carma married Maynard Collins about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maynard (son of Grant M. Collins and Maude U. Bowers) was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ben married Lilly Blanche Calloway on 24 Jun 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lilly (daughter of James Larkin Calloway and Rosa Belle Gragg) was born on 6 Jul 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Crawford E. Bowers on 29 Nov 1932 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Crawford (son of Petibone G. Bowers and Sallie Cora Berry) was born on 17 Apr 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jun 2000 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Houston married Wilma Anderson on 23 Feb 1946 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Wilma was born on 4 Mar 1923 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 13 Apr 1985 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Bonnie Meyers on 28 Oct 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie was born on 19 Aug 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Feb 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Fronie Belle Blevins on 3 Sep 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fronie (daughter of James Frank Blevins and Sallie Alice Massengill) was born on 30 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 1999 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grover Bowers, age 76, of Elizabethton went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from the Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following an extended illness. Grover was a native of Carter County and a son of the late John Arthur Bowers and Sallie C. Williams Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Juanita Bowers, Mae Smith, Josie Buckles Hyder and Ceola Bowers; and three brothers, Floyd Bowers, Herrell Clifford Bowers and Luther Bowers.

Grover retired from Alcoa after 25 years of service, and was a former employee of East Tennessee Chair Company. He was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church.

He is survived by his sister, Hildred Bowers, of the home; and several nieces and nephews.

It was his wish to be cremated and there will be no immediate services. Those who wish, may sign the register book at Tetrick Funeral Home.

The family would like to express a special thank you to members of Blue Springs Christian Church, friends and neighbors, and the doctors and staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

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Vera B. Hardin, age 82, 137 Bill Nave Loop, Elizabethton, died Friday, Dec. 15,
2006, in Life Care Center of Elizabethton following an extended illness. She was
a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Daniel S. and Nellie
Rutherford Bowers. Mrs. Hardin was a homemaker who loved all types of music and
could play seven or eight instruments by ear. She was a member of Blue Springs
Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Morrell Eston Hardin. Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Grant
W. and Phyllis Hardin, Hampton; two grandsons, Gregory McKinney, Hampton, and
Jamey Hardin and wife Jennifer, Elizabethton; three granddaughters, Cindy Lenore
Canter, Angela Hardin Shingleton, both of Elizabethton, and Suzanne McKinney,
Kingsport; four great-grandsons, Zachary Hardin, Elijah Shingleton, Dustin
Canter, and Levi Shingleton, all of Elizabethton; two great-granddaughters,
Keaton Shingleton, Elizabethton, and Madison J. McKinney, Kingsport; and two
sisters, Viola Gross, Hickory, N.C., and Pat Cole and husband, Fred,
Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for
Mrs. Hardin will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in the Tetrick
Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, with Mr. Richard Thomason, Minister officiating.
Music will be under the direction of the Blue Springs Men's Quartet and Kathy
Thomason, organist. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday in
the chapel prior to the service. Friends may also call at the home of a sister
and brother-in-law, Pat and Fred Cole, 836 Willow Springs Road, Elizabethton, at
other times. The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 19, in Grover Bowers Cemetery, Blue Springs community. Those attending are
asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday to go in procession to
the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gale Oliver, Terry Oliver, Shirrell
Bowers, Steve Pierce, Denny Bowers, Keith Church, Steve Franklin and Sam Ellis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Church and Doug Williams.

Vera married Morrell Eston Hardin about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Morrell (son of Alvin Powell Hardin and Bessie Katherine Bowers) was born on 26 Jun 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burnia married Roy Pierce on 31 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of Donley I. Pierce and Callie Nidiffer) was born on 22 Mar 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Mar 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Willard G. "Billy" Collins, 85, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness.

He was the son of the late Maynard and Carmie Collins and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Collins.

Mr. Collins was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Army. He was a former employee of Bemberg, North American Rayon Corporation and was retired from American Water Heater. He was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church. Mr. Collins enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved baseball.

He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie Collins and his wife, Tami, Bobby L. Collins and his wife, Connie; two granddaughters, Jacquelyn Collins, Macy Collins; two great-granddaughters, Logan Collins, Katlyn Becht; a great-grandson, Tyler Dugger; five grandsons, Davey Collins, Dustin Collins and his wife, Lindsey, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins and Bud Hicks; five sisters, Betty Edwards and her husband, Andy, Novella Heaton, Lola Bowers, Burnie Pierce, all of Elizabethton, Myrtle (Tootsie) Gilliam and her husband, Ken, Harriman, TN; three brothers, Arthur Collins, Luther Collins, Bobby D. Collins, all of Elizabethton; a special friend, Loretta Wilson and her children, Lisa Wilson, Tammy Carpenter, Steven Wilson, all of Elizabethton; other special friends, Brittany, Nikki, Arie and Heather. Seven nieces, four nephews, and the mother of his children, Lucille Ownby, Elizabethton, also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Collins will be conducted on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bobby Stout and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be under the direction of the New Liberty Baptist Church Quartet.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Connie Collins, 324 Pine Hill Road, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 2:00 PM in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jackie Collins, Bobby Lynn Collins, Davey Collins, Dustin Collins, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins, Bud Hicks and Joseph Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Hardin, Thurman Caldwell, Doug Tolley, Andy White, Van Fair, Jess Fair, Joe Carpenter and Rick Williams. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #49. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 PM Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff at Hermitage Health Care Center and the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital for all the love and care shown to Mr. Collins and the family.

Willard married Lucille Guinn about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lucille (daughter of Claude C. Guinn and Rachel Puckett) was born on 16 Nov 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Mar 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Earl Ray Collins, 79, 167 Sunrise Drive, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, January 30, 2010, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Maynard R. and Carma Williams Collins. Mr. Collins was a retired employee of Mapes Piano String Company after 50 years of service. He was an active member of Hunter United Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Legion and the Unaka Rod & Gun Club. His hobbies were woodworking, gardening and bird watching. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his wife of fifty six years: Kathryn Nidiffer Collins. Five Sisters: Bernie Pierce, Lola Bowers, Novella Heaton and Betty Edwards and husband Andy all of Elizabethton and Myrtle Gillian and husband Ken, Kingston, Tenn. Four Brothers: Willard, Arthur, Luther and Bob Collins, all of Elizabethton. Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Jay & Katie Nidiffer, Jack & Joann Perkins, and Link & Carolyn Nidiffer of Elizabethton. Special cousin: Jan Showalter of Johnson City. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hunter United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Mathess officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by David Estep, Pianist, Marilyn Bowers, Organist and Katrina Nidiffer, Soloist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday will be: C. H. Taylor, Lee Gay, Bill Cline, Emerson Smith, Dean Boone, Paul Waters, Chris Guy, Jimmy Bowling and Clarence Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be: Tony Bowers, Roger Hamm, Dwight Reece, Charlie Jones, Hugh Buckles and his church family. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion & Tn. National Guard. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

Earl married Kathryn Nidiffer about 1952. Kathryn (daughter of Andrew J. Nidiffer and Josephine N. Nave) was born about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jul 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - On Monday, December 23, 2019, Lola Bowers, age 84, of Elizabethton, Tennessee entered home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Lola was born on March 8, 1935 to the late Maynard and Carma Collins. She spent most of her career working at Citizen's Bank where she met and became friends with many in the community. She was a devoted member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and loved her church family very much. Lola was married to the late John F. Bowers. They spent their lives together making wonderful memories by traveling the country, camping and taking care of each other.

Many that knew Lola affectionately called her "Dodo". She was a caring and fun loving sister, aunt and friend. Dodo wanted those around her to love Jesus Christ, be happy and live life to the fullest.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sisters, Burna Pierce, Myrtle Gilliam and Novella Heaton; and her brothers, Earl Collins, Arthur Collins and Willard Collins.

She is survived by her sister, Betty Edwards; two brothers, Bob Collins and Luther Collins; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sue and Lloyd Lowe and brother-in-law, Ken Gilliam.

A service to celebrate the life of Lola Bowers will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Doug Hinshaw, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday or at the home of Lola Bowers at other times.

The graveside service will follow in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery with Reverend Doug Hinshaw, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her Caldwell Springs Church family, those who visited during her illness and the employees who worked with her at Citizens Bank.

The family would like to especially thank Scarlett Murphy, Dawn Simpson, Caris Hospice, Dr. Vivian Clark and all of the others who care for Lola during her illness.

Lola married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Novella C. Heaton, age 82, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Hermitage Health Care Center following an extended illness.

She was a daughter of the late Maynard and Carma Williams Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Command Sgt. Major Samuel Heaton, Jr. U.S. Army Retired, two sisters, Burnia Pierce and Myrtle Gilliam and three brothers, Authur Collins, Willard "Billy" Collins and Earl R. Collins.

Novella retired as an aide from Unaka Elementary School. She was a spunky military wife and a wonderful Christian mother and grandmother. She was a member of Nidiffer Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where she sang in the quartet. Novella enjoyed sewing and making quilts and spending time with her family. She was known for treating people well and with respect.

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Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Sandra Huskins and husband, Curtis of Elizabethton; Patricia Kuykendoll and husband, Mike of Powder Springs, GA; a son, Steve Heaton of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Brent Huskins and wife Amy and Lacey Wolfe and husband Dustin all of Elizabethton; Hollie Guinn and husband, Ryan and Chelsie Harvey and husband, Eric, all of Georgia; two great-granddaughters, Hayley Huskins and Lily Huskins both of Elizabethton; two sisters Lola Bowers and Betty Edwards and husband, Andy, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Luther Collins and Bobby Collins, both of Elizabethton; a brother-in-law, Ken Gilliam of Kingston, TN; and several nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate the life of Novella C. Heaton will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Nick Colbaugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Hugh Buckles, Dallas Williams, Rodney Campbell, Bill Hamilton and Con Nave.

Novella married Samuel J. Heaton, Jr. on 23 Jun 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Samuel Jesse Heaton and Martha Jayne Tester) was born on 15 Nov 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 4 May 1975 in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Myrtle G. Collins Gilliam was born on January 6, 1945 in Elizabethton, Tenn.
Myrtle, 73, passed this world into the waiting arms of Jesus on June 11, 2018. She will fondly be remembered as a loving wife, wonderful mother, doting grandmother and faithful sister and friend.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, Maynard and Carma Collins; brothers, Willard, Earl and Arthur Collins; and sister, Bernice Pierce.
Myrtle is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ken Gilliam; her daughters, Melissa (David) Lane and Jennifer (Jamie) Raymer; and six grandchildren, Dawson and Kailey Lane, Colby, Corey, Mackenzie and Brodie Raymer. Surviving also are her brothers, Bob and Luther Collins, and sisters, Betty (Andy) Edwards, Lola Bowers and Novella Heaton, all of Elizabethton, Tenn. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Marjorie (Jim) Blalock and Carolyn (Jeff) Hamilton, and brother-in-law, Ron (Sue) Gilliam, all of Gate City, Va. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Myrtle lived primarily in Elizabethton until 1984 when she relocated to Roane County with her family. Her first job was working for the FBI in Washington, DC. Later she went to work for Great Lakes Research in Elizabethton where she met Ken, the love of her life. While in Roane County she worked for Linda Raby, CPA and finished her career with Daniels, Uselton and Clay, CPA in Kingston. She retired in 2011.
Myrtle was a member of Young's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kingston. The family expresses appreciation for the support of Pastor Rev. Dale Watson and the members of Young's Chapel. The family also gives thanks to Helen Lane for the many hours she sat with Myrtle during her illness and for caring love given by her dear friend, June Wilson. The family also appreciates the support from neighbors and friends for all they have done.
Finally, the family wishes to acknowledge the nurses and staff with Covenant Hospice for the compassionate care they provided during the last difficult days. Also, the family is appreciative for the care and help furnished by friend and family physician, Dr. Rodney McMillin.
The family will celebrate the life of Myrtle Gilliam by receiving of friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Fraker Funeral Home in Kingston. The service will follow at 5 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Dale Watson presiding with interment following the service at Lawnville Cemetery.

Myrtle married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Josephine Ritchie on 25 Dec 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josephine (daughter of Allen Barnett Ritchie and Mary Etta Nichols) was born on 23 May 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 2014 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Grace B. Joseph, 71, Hathburn Drive, Rockwood, Tenn., died Wednesday, September 27, 2000, at Roane Medical Center.
Mrs. Joseph was an employee of Gateway Cleaners and a member of Asbury Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Kate Bowers, a brother, Carl Bowers, and a sister, Ruth Taylor.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Benny T. and Karen Joseph, Kingston; two daughters, Susan J. Bowen, Techachapi, Calif., and Terri J. Jackson, Harriman; grandchildren, Jason and Justin Joseph, Amanda and Rebecca Bowen, Edgar Hunt Jr. and Samantha Jackson; three brothers, Floyd Bowers, Filmore Bowers and Charles Bowers, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Effie Buckles, Elizabethton, and Wanda Bise, Hampton; and a special friend, Owen Gibson, Oak Ridge.
Graveside services and interment will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, September 29, in the Bowers Cemetery in Elizabethton.

Grace married Thomas F. Joseph about 1952 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Thomas was born on 14 Mar 1928; died on 27 Jan 2003 in Roane County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, , Roane County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Floyd "Tete" Bowers, 75, formerly of 1721 Hwy. 91, Elizabeton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at Life Care Center of Elizabeton following an extended illness.

Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Horace and Kate Williams Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Bowers Joseph and Ruth Bowers, and a grandson, Daniel Cambell.

Mr. Bowers was a member of Hunter First Batist Church. He retired from Ford Motor Company and had been a car dealer in Elizabethton.

Survivors, include his wife Barbara Bowers, two daughters, Sherry D. Campbell, of the home, and Julie Yankee, Elizabeton; four grandchildren, Tony Taylor, Jaclyn Campbell, Jessie Cowden, and Savannah Yankee, all of Elizabeton; a great grandchild, Makayla Taylor; two brothers, Charles Junior Bowers and Philmore Bowers, both of Elizabeton; and 2 sisters, Wanda Bice [of] Hampton, and Effie Buckles, Elizabeton.

The funeral services for Mr. Bowers will be conducted at 7 p. m. Thursday, Jan. 19, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Estep officiateing. The family will recieve friends at the funeral home from 5 untill 7 PM Thursday, prior to the Service. The Graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Wilma Ann Campbell on 12 May 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Wilma (daughter of Isaac Newton Campbell and Lillie Rebecca Bertha Heaton) was born on 8 Mar 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wendell Hughie Williams, 77, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Wendell was born in Carter County to the late Hughie and Wilma Anderson Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean (Lipps) Williams. Wendell retired from Mapes Piano String and was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church. Wendell loved fishing and loved his family. Those left to cherish Wendell’s memory include his son, Jeffrey (Susan) Williams of Elizabethton; one granddaughter, Bethany Williams of Elizabethton; one great-granddaughter, Maylee Williams, also of Elizabethton; and his special friends, Kenny Childers and Betty Williams, both of Elizabethton. A celebration of Wendell’s life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Rev. Estell Williams officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Kenny Childers, Hugh Buckles, Bethany Williams, Bobby Hall, Bobby Collins and Randy Norris. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 9:15 a.m. Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to especially thank the doctors and staff at Franklin Woods Community Hospital and to Bobby Hall for the loving and exceptional care they gave to Wendell during his illness.

Wendell married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Denise Blevins, 68, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She was the daughter of the late Luther Bowers and Bonnie Meyers. Denise was a sweet and funny person who loved to make people laugh. She enjoyed working puzzles, reading, watching movies and collecting Coca-Cola polar bears. Denise was of the Christian faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Blevins.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Gary Bowers (Kevin) of Texas, Misty Nickels (Arthur) of Elizabethton and Randall Blevins of Elizabethton; siblings, Lynn Bowers, Terri Scott, Sherri Graybeal and Chris Bowers; one great-grandchild, Dixie Canter; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service to honor the life of Denise Blevins will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, in the Garland Cemetery, Erwin, Tenn.