Malinda E. Hardin

Malinda married Mart William Nave about 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mart (son of Teter Nave and Jemima Stover) was born on 6 Apr 1839 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William Joseph Nave on 29 Dec 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Abraham Nave and Abigail B. Van Huss) was born on 27 Nov 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Apr 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Lewis on 31 Dec 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born on 6 May 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Sep 1953 in Tulare County, , , California; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, , Tulare County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Andrew J. Fletcher about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of John L. Fletcher and Nancy Nave) was born in Apr 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ora married Sallie E. Buckles on 29 Aug 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie (daughter of Isaac B. Buckles and Ruth Adeline Bowers) was born on 24 May 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Hettie Mae Gouge about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hettie was born about 1897 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Marjory S. Pennell about 1921 in California, , , . Marjory was born about 1902 in California, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Aileen Hazel Nave after 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Aileen (daughter of Ora Gay Nave and Sallie E. Buckles) was born on 26 Aug 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Sep 1994 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Bertha Berry on 26 Jun 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of William James Berry and Lavica "Vicy" Combs) was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clarence Millard Peters. Clarence (son of James L. Peters and Susan Ann Wilson) was born on 9 Sep 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — It is with God's peace that we announce the soul of Ralph Howard Fletcher, 86, of Elizabethton, went to join his Lord on Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, with his family by his side.

Mr. Fletcher was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Andrew J. and Mary Nave Fletcher. In addition to his parents, Ralph has now joined his three brothers and two sisters in heaven.

He was a 1942 graduate of Unaka High School, worked for 23 years and retired from ITT Corporation.

Ralph was known for his faithfulness and the loyalty he gave not only to his family but also extended to his friends and business associates.

Mr. Fletcher belonged to the following organizations: Member and Past Master of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #622, Past High Priest of R.D. Keller Chapter #214, Past Illustrious Master of B.E. Wooten Council #119 and Carter Commandery #37, Charter Member of Jericho Shrine Temple, 32nd Degree of Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Knoxville, Past President of Upper East Tennessee York Rite Association, Illustrious Grand Master of Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Tennessee, Member of Knight Cross of Honor, received Order of the Purple Cross, Member and Past Worthy Patron of Sycamore Chapter #163 Order of Eastern Star and member of Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of Eastern Star, Member and Past Governor of North East Tennessee York Rite College #153, Member Red Cross of Constantine and The Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest.

He was also a member and former Deacon of Oak Street Baptist Church.

Ralph leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia Davis Fletcher; one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Joe Reed, one granddaughter, Dena Michelle Richardson, all of Daytona Beach, Florida; two special nieces and caretakers, Angela Richardson and Diana Wright, both of Elizabethton. Several other nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hendrich officiating.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Roscoe Peters, Carroll Mick, Foye Manning, Frank Richardson, Franklin Wright, Dylan Wright, Thomas Tester and Will Andrews. Honorary Pallbearers will be His Nieces & Nephews, His Church Family and all the Masonic Bodies. Masonic Honors will be provided by Dashiell Masonic Lodge # 238.

Ralph married Virginia Lee Davis about 1945. Virginia (daughter of William Riley Davis and Myrtle Brooks) was born on 6 Sep 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 2016 in Volusia County, , , Florida; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aileen married William B. Hopson on 25 Jan 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1905 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aileen married Clyde Lester Nave after 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of William Stover Nave and Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Lewis) was born on 28 Apr 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jan 1968 in Tulare County, , , California; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Ruth M. Wilson, 85, Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Ora & Sallie Buckles Nave. Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker and a former Cook at Unaka High School. She loved cooking for her family and working in her flowers. She was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Ora Dale Wilson; three brothers, Snyder, Ray & Arthur Nave; and three sisters, Ailene Nave, Juanita Fair; an infant sister; and Rosa.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Conway "JC" Wilson; her children, Kennetha Marshall, Johnson City and Gary (Sharon) Wilson, Kingsport; three grandchildren, Kimberly Buck, Ericka Marshall and Kasey Duncan; three great grandchildren, Chase Buck, Kaelyn Duncan and Keaton Duncan; one sister, Phyllis Gouge, Johnson City; several nieces & nephews; special "sister" Geraldine Grindstaff; and special "cousin" Charlotte Farrington.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Nathan Jennings officiating. Entombment Services will be conducted in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be: Keith Lyons, Fonz Cecil, Montie Lyons, Chase Buck, Steve Lowe, Matt McCamy, Alex Carr and Chuck Milam. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Raymond Jenkins and Tim Robey.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Staff of Amedisys Hospice for the great care they give to her and a special "Thank You" to Emily White.

Milinda married Johnnie Conway Wilson on 28 Dec 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Johnnie (son of Sole Wilson and Sarah Jane Hayes) was born on 9 May 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Phyllis Marie Gouge, age 85, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Phyllis was born in Carter County to the late Ora Gay Nave and Sarah Buckles Nave. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
To know her was to know love, compassion, and the most tender heart. She was without a doubt the sweetest, most precious soul we have ever known and had a smile that would light up a room. She closed her eyes on her earthly home and opened her eyes to see the face of GOD in her eternal home. Although she will be terribly missed, we have comfort in knowing she is at rest and at the feet of Jesus.
Phyllis retired from Johnson City Medical Center as a dietary aide and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved to sing in the choir, shopping, going out to eat, reading her bible, and crocheting in her younger years.
Those left to cherish Phyllis’s memories include her husband of sixty-nine years, Kyle Gouge of the home; three children, Debbie Teague, Lois Hyder (Clifford) and Jeffrey Gouge; her grandchildren, Melanie Williams, Michele Robitaille (Mike), Ronnie Wilson and Amy Henegar; her great grandchildren, Mason Williams, Caitlyn Wilson, Chandler Williams, Adrienne Henegar, Marcus Robitaille, Ethan Robitaille, Autumn Henegar, Cassidy Wilson and Kelsie Robitaille. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Phyllis Marie Gouge will be conducted at 11:30 AM on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. There will be an open visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM on Thursday prior to the service.
The graveside service will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Clifford Hyder, Ronnie Wilson, Mike Robitaille, Mason Williams, Chandler Williams and Jason Eggers. Honorary pallbearers will be Marcus Robitaille and Ethan Robitaille.

Phyllis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Peggy Ann Hughes, age 90, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Ivy Hall Nursing Home in Elizabethton surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born in Elizabethton to the late Henry Eugene Nave and Hattie Mae Gouge Nave. In addition to her parents, Peggy was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert William “Bill” Hughes; her sister, Hildred LaPorte; and two brothers, Leslie H. Nave and Harry K. Nave.Peggy had worked at Massengills of Johnson City and was a member of First Christian Church of Johnson City. She was a former member of the Johnson City Women’s Club, a former member of the Tuesday Bridge Club and was called to substitute for many differed bridge groups. Peggy loved to play bridge and did so well into her late 80s (almost 90) and was considered to be a very good player! She also enjoyed UT football games with her husband in their UT van, sewing in her younger years and Gatlinburg trips with her husband.
Those left behind to love and cherish Peggy’s memory include her daughter, Patricia Ann Meyers and husband Gary of Kentucky; her son, Robert Hughes and wife Donna of Johnson City, TN; her grandchildren, Billy Meyers and wife Alynia of Kentucky, Tony Hughes and wife Amanda of Georgia, and Tiffany Willis of Johnson City; five great grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Carolyn Nagle of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her daughter, Melinda Templeton and husband Scott of Piney Flats, TN and grandchildren, Lauren Kozik and husband Ray of South Carolina and Candice Templeton of Tennessee.
A graveside service to remember the life of Peggy Ann Hughes will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Donald Mushayamunda, minister, officiating. Music will provided by Mike Imboden. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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PINEY FLATS - Nila Ruth Fletcher Tinker, 89, Piney Flats, died Monday, November 18, 2019, at her residence, following an extended illness.

Ruth was a member of Edgefield United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene S. Tinker, in 2006, and a sister, Phyllis White.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Fletcher; brother, William C. Fletcher and wife Jane, Johnson City; sister, Shelby Medearis, Johnson City; several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Peggy Grubb, the Avalon Hospice team, especially Kelsey and Lisa, for the excellent care.

Bynum married Lena Evaline Bowers on 5 Jun 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lena (daughter of Caleb Emmert Bowers and Rowena Bell Rever Brown) was born about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2020 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It is with great grief that we mourn the departure of a precious, very much-loved Daddy, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Brother in love, and Friend, Russell Peters, who, at 85, finished his earthly journey and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. We are devastated by his loss, but we remain with the spiritual values he instilled in us and will forever cherish every day that we had as his beloved family, forever grateful to God for this precious gift. He was the son of the late Clarence M. and Dora Fletcher Peters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and their spouses: Jack and Helen Fletcher, Bynum and Lena Peters, and Willard and Joan Peters. Russell was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and had done various church work over the years. He was a veteran, having served in the National Guard and Army Reserve. Most of his work years were with East Tennessee Chair Company as a band saw operator, who took pride and care in his part of producing beautiful pieces for various chairs. He also worked at NAR and then retired from Blue Ridge Fabricators. He was still an avid go-getter and worked hard, putting his family first with his remaining abilities up to the two weeks preceding his departure. He was at one time an avid gardener, fisherman, hunter-gatherer, wood artist, and enjoyed the mountains and beauty of God’s creation. Those left to cherish his memories and legacy are his beloved, devoted wife of 55 years, Bonnie Peters and cherished daughter, Jill Peters, along with her significant other Tom Davis, two beloved brothers, Norman Peters, Roscoe and Lynetta Peters, two beloved sisters Joyce Grindstaff and Jeanette Bowers, two Brothers and three sisters in love, Charlie(Tom) and Linda Williams, Marvin Williams, Cora Beaumont, and Brenda Riddle, along with treasured nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends, as well as many spiritual brothers and sisters. An open visitation for Russell will be held Monday, May 22, 2023, between the hours of 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The graveside service and committal will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in the Wilson Cemetery with Dr. Kenneth Jordan officiating. Pallbearers are Eric Grindstaff, Capt. Christopher Bowers, Dexter Lunceford, Danny Nave, Steve Fletcher, and Steve Williams.

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Willard Peters, 81, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 5, 2021, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on January 19, 1940 to the late Clarence Millard Peters and Dora Belle Fletcher Peters.
Willard was employed by Summers-Taylor, where he retired. He was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Willard was loved by everyone that had the joy of knowing him. He will be terribly missed by many. After he retired, Willard went back to get his GED. He also served as a volunteer firefighter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Joann F. Peters; an infant sister; his brothers, Jack Fletcher and wife Helen and Bynum Peters and wife Lena; and his brother-in-law, Landon Grindstaff.
Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Wendy Peters of Elizabethton; a step-son and step-daughter, whom he considered his own, Steve Williams and Linda Birchfield, both of Elizabethton; three granddaughters, Cindy James of Elizabethton, Whitney Vines of Kingsport and Lakisha Vines of Knoxville; two great-granddaughters, Caytlin James and Lakyn James, both of Elizabethton; his brothers, Russell Peters and wife Bonnie, Roscoe Peters and wife Lynetta and Norman Peters, all of Elizabethton; and his sisters, Joyce Grindstaff and Jeanette Bowers, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A very special thank you to Ivy Hall Nursing Home for taking such great care of Willard.
A service to celebrate the life of Willard Peters will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 9, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Eric Grindstaff, Chris Bowers, Steve Fletcher, Dexter Lunceford, Jerry Barnett and Joe Howell.

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Frances I. Hopson Stout, 85, formerly of Jonesborough, Tenn., passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Durham Hensley Nursing Home in Chuckey, Tenn. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Ailene Nave Hopson and was a native of Carter County.
Frances was a charter member of Community Baptist Church, Jonesborough.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Stout, on November 4, 1995; a brother, Arlin E. Hopson; and a sister, Geraldine Hodge.
Those left to cherish her memory include three sons, Glenn Stout and wife Ethelene, Ronnie Stout and wife Darlene and Gary Stout and wife Betty, all of Limestone, Tenn.; three granddaughters, Beth Pugh and husband Todd, Limestone, Tenn., Dionne Ganger and husband Ted, Johnson City, Tenn., and Kelli Goetzke and husband Drew, Telford, Tenn.; three great-granddaughters, Makenzie Williams, Chloe Ganger and Macy Ganger; and a sister, Ruby Vandergriff and husband Clyde, Elizabethton, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Frances I. Hopson Stout will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Lynn Neas officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Jerry Barnett. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Everyone attending will meet at the cemetery at 2:50 p.m. Sunday for the graveside service. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Durham Hensley Nursing Home for their loving care of Mrs. Stout.

Frances married Paul J. Stout on 26 Nov 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Wiley Glen Stout and Hazel Long) was born on 26 Nov 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Nov 1995 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Geraldine Hopson Hodge, 82, Elizabethton passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her residence.

Born September 15, 1935 in Elizabethton to the late Bill & Ailene Nave Hopson. She was a graduate of Unaka High School. Mrs. Hodge was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She retired from Hermitage Nursing Home in 1994. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Hubert Glenn Hodge and a brother: Arlin Hopson.

Survivors include her children: Steven Hodge (Patty), Elizabethton, Janet Taylor (John) _, Hood River, Oregon and Brian Hodge, Bluff City. Two Sisters: Frances Stout of Chuckey, Tenn., Ruby Vandagriff (Clyde), Elizabethton. Five Grandchildren: Jeremy Hodge, Piney Flats, Andy Taylor (Victoria), Salem Oregon, Josh Taylor (Laurel) Hood River, Oregon, Elizabeth Decker (Kristoff), Fairview , Oregon, and Stephanie Rothell (Marcus), Ankeny, Iowa. Ten Great Grandchildren. A special Aunt & lifetime friend, Phyllis Gouge, Johnson City. Several nieces, nephews & cousins.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jamie Ferguson officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Patty Hodge. Active Pallbearers will be: Dennis Depew, Josh Taylor, Jeremy Hodge, Jackie Blevins, Ronnie Stout and Glen Stout. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dr. Ryan Hackett, Dr. David Fenner, Dr. David Mills and members of the Cedar Heights Condo Association.

Geraldine married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]