James A. Buckles

James married Sarah A. Bowers on 22 Apr 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Daniel Stover Bowers and Emeline Johnson) was born on 25 Jul 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Samuel Murry Berry about 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Samuel Murray Berry and Frances "Fannie" Heatherly) was born on 2 Mar 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Ruthie Bowers about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruthie was born on 1 Aug 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Feb 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Lillie J. Ritchie about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie was born about 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married John N. Chambers about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of David Turner Chambers and Nancy Catherine Grindstaff) was born about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Nov 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Valley Forge, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

U. married Maggie Oliver on 22 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maggie (daughter of Elijah D. H. Oliver and Matilda Collins) was born in Mar 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

U. married Eliza C. Williams on 1 Oct 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Harvey R. Williams and Catharine Cable) was born on 6 Jun 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Nicholas J. Blain Oliver on 26 Sep 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nicholas (son of Elijah D. H. Oliver and Matilda Collins) was born on 26 Feb 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1925 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pyles Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Rodney R. Williams on 22 May 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rodney was born on 19 Oct 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Mar 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Valley Forge, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Mollie C. Bowers on 24 Dec 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mollie was born about 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married Petibone G. Bowers on 16 Aug 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Petibone (son of Teter Nave Bowers and Mary E. Anderson) was born on 4 Nov 1880 in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee; died on 5 Jul 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dan married Trula Mae Lowe about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Trula (daughter of Albert M. Lowe and Arte L. Robinson) was born in 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Chrisley B. Carden on 2 Aug 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Chrisley (son of Richard Presley Carden and Mary J. Bowers) was born on 30 Apr 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flora married Luther A. Bowers on 25 Dec 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Luther (son of Mike Lovelace and Elizabeth Caroline Bowers) was born on 10 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Frank T. Buckles on 17 Feb 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Thomas Jefferson Buckles and Celia J. Williams) was born in Apr 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shinola married Martin Daniel Pierce on 16 Nov 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Martin (son of Pleasant Pierce and Caldonia Bowers) was born on 30 Sep 1896 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Mar 1988 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Blonnie Buckles about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Blonnie (daughter of Lee Buckles and Julia Buckles) was born on 5 Oct 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Mossie Pierce on 8 Jun 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mossie (daughter of Jackson D. C. Pierce and Eliza C. Williams) was born on 30 Mar 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Oct 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Earline Oliver on 5 Jan 1965 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Earline (daughter of Shelby Jett Oliver and Laura Bell Pierce) was born on 29 May 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - U.G. Buckles, 89, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 in the Signature Health Care.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Grant Buckles and Eliza Williams Pierce Buckles. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Buckles was a retired Welder; he also loved to farm and work in his garden. He was a member and former deacon of Blue Springs Christian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Shelia Buckles Wilson and several half-brothers & sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years: Pauline Weaver Buckles. A daughter& son-in-law: Sharon & Terry Oliver, Elizabethton. Three Grandchildren: Melanie Reid & husband Everett, Regina Oliver and Jason Wilson & wife Lacey. Two Great Grandchildren: Sophie & Abby. Several nieces, nephews & great nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Richard Thomason, Minister and Rev. Jerry Stout officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2018 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Jill Kemp, Kathy Thomason & Mark Church. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday will be: Dustin Buckles, Gerald Buckles, Willard Lovelace, Everett Reid, Jason Wilson, Dudley Wilson, Carl Buckles and Steve Pirece. Honorary Pallbearers will be: his church family and friends. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Jeffrey Schoondyke & Karing Hearts Staff, Dr. Michelle Davenport, the Staff of Amedisys and all nurses for their excellent care & support, also to Willard Lovelace, Gerald Buckles and Ruthie Mitchell for their support.

Ugene married Ella Pauline Weaver on 4 Mar 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ella (daughter of John Weaver and Eliza Jane Williams) was born on 13 Oct 1930; died on 30 May 2022; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Pearl Essie Buckles about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pearl (daughter of Frank T. Buckles and Delia Noland) was born on 31 Oct 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 May 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lelia married Bronson Walter Crow on 25 Nov 1944 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Bronson (son of Tennessee Jackson "Tinnie" Crow and Hester Emmaline Bowers) was born on 7 Mar 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 1978 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Crawford Bowers, 88, 134 Arrow Drive, Elizabethton, died Sunday, June 11, 2000, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Pettibone and Sally Berry Bowers.
Mr. Bowers was retired from North American Rayon Corporation and was a member of Hunter United Methodist Church.


BOWERS -- Graveside services for Crawford Bowers, 88, 134 Arrow Drive, Elizabethton, who died Sunday, June 11, 2000, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Herman Crumley,
Rev. Benny Huguley and Rev. Dave Shorter officiating.

Crawford married Myrtle Williams on 29 Nov 1932 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Robert B. Williams and Lucy Bowers) was born on 26 Apr 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Aug 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Crawford married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Myrtle Alice Campbell about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Dayton Charles Campbell and Clara Elizabeth "Bessie" Grindstaff) was born on 16 Feb 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Mr. Albert M. Berry, age 81, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012, at Four Oaks Health Care Center.

Mr. Berry was born in Carter County, the son of Dan J. and Trula Mae Lowe Berry.

He graduated from Unaka High School and attended Milligan College. After serving in the US Air Force during the Korean War as a Technical Sergeant, he graduated from East Tennessee State University.

He was a respected member of the banking industry in Johnson City for many years. He was a member of the Johnson City Rotary Club and served as a president of the North Johnson City Business Club. He retired from SunTrust Bank in 1996 as vice president.

He was married to Margaret Anne Potter Berry for over 55 years. He was a loving father to Jeffrey Alan Berry and a proud grandfather of Elijah and Marlee Berry. He also provided care and support to many family members throughout their lives.

Being involved in church was an important aspect of his life. He grew up in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church in Elizabethton. He served as deacon at First Baptist Church in Jonesborough. He became a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church in Jonesborough where he also served as a deacon and provided leadership on Building Steering Committees. He was a member of the Challengers Sunday School Class.

After his retirement, he enjoyed building and remodeling. A prized accomplishment was the renovation of his home place in Stoney Creek in Elizabethton.

Mr. Berry was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Pearl Dick and Irene Tucker, of Elizabethton; and his only son, Jeffrey Alan Berry, of Jonesborough.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann Potter Berry, Jonesborough; grandson, Elijah Taylor Berry and granddaughter, Marlee Irene Berry, Jonesborough; his daughter-in-law, Kathryn Moore Berry, Jonesborough; sister-in-law, Joyce Elizabeth Potter, Jonesborough; and sisters, Murrell Persick, Maryland, Kate Berry, Virginia, Kaye Berry, Virginia, Edna Eitel and husband, William Eitel, Delaware, and Linda Davis, Virginia. He is also survived by several special cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Harrod and Rev. Robert English officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service.

Interment services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eli Berry, Tony Maden, John Ruetz, Shannon Tipton, Mike Tucker, Jim Tucker, Carey Johnson, Bernd Arnold, Kenneth Persick and Eddie Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Good, Bill Donaldson, Kyle Simmerman, Ken Glover, Jake Southerland, Dick Miller, Jack Wilhoit, Clyde Tipton, Pete Kilbourne, Don Garst, Ross Lindley, Mason Cantrell, Ron Stout, Ross Lindley and Homer Wilson.

Albert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Jane Nidiffer on 2 Jun 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jane was born on 5 Oct 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 May 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ola Clinton Bowers, 91, of Elizabethton, died Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Pine Ridge Care Center.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther and Flora Buckles Bowers. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Colbaugh Bowers, in 2003, and by three brothers and a sister.
Mr. Bowers received his G.E.D. from Unaka High School. He was retired from the Chemical Division of
North American Rayon Corporation after 49 years of service and was a member of Hunter United Methodist
Church. He was an avid reader and an avid Lady Vols fan and Elizabethton Twins Baseball fan. He was active
in the Democratic Party and was a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a daughter, Lois Bowers Williams, Elizabethton; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Ralph C. and Sandra Bowers, Lansing, Mich., and Larry E. and Sharon Bowers, Elizabethton; five grandsons,
Michael Bowers, Mark Bowers, Todd Williams, Benjamin Bowers and Christopher Bowers; four great-grand-
daughters; and four sisters, Novella Massengill, Bluff City, Margaret "Toots" Campbell, Mary Evelyn Bennett and Stella Mae Brewer, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Bowers will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Manis and Rev. Estil Williams officiating. Music will be provided by Marilyn Bowers. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday, will be Jerry Bowers, Hugh Buckles, Daniel Holder, Jack Perkins, Charles "Dude" LaPorte, Bill
Cline, Mike Williams and D.J. Townsend. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl and Kat Collins, Dr. Joseph May,
Dr. Stephen May, John Fetzer, Willie Church, Lyle Dewitt, Ed Alexander, Randall Rogers, Gary Elliott, the staff
and employees of Pine Ridge Care Center and his church family. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ola married Margaret Colbaugh on 17 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Charles W. Colbaugh and Ella Aldridge) was born on 15 Apr 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Reva married Eugene Angel about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eugene was born on 13 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Luther D. Bowers, 78, 122 Darrell Bowers Road, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther A. and Flaura Buckles Bowers.
Mr. Bowers was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church. He served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a retired painter and a member of the National Rifle Association and the Beuladean Citizens Club
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowers was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Gladys Asher Bowers, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Denny and Coralie Bowers, Elizabethton, and Jody and Lee Bowers, Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren, Teresa Freeman, Bastrop, Texas, Whitney Christiansen, Seattle, Wash., Jacob Bowers, Richmond, Va., Deana Bush, Memphis, and Sgt. Michael Bowers, U.S. Army, Fort Benning, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren, Michael K. Bowers, Fort Benning, Ga., Adam Bush, Memphis, Lucas Christiansen and Larson Christiansen, both of Seattle, Wash., Ethan Freeman, Laurin Freeman and Adleen Freeman, all of Bastrop, Texas; four sisters, Mary Evelyn Bennett, Margaret Campbell and Stella Mae Brewer, all of Elizabethton, and Novella Massengill, Bluff City; and one brother, Ola Bowers, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 14, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Richard Thomason officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 15, in the Bowers Cemetery, Roy Bowers Road. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 1:25 p.m. for the service. Military Honors will be accorded by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence, 122 Darrell Bowers Road, Elizabethton, or at the home of a son, Denny Bowers, 212 Roy Bowers Road, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be Gene Carrier, Tommy Campbell, Ronnie Campbell, Willard Loveless, Shirl Bowers and Dallas Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Ossie Lee Stout, Allen Thrump, R.M. Tester, John Garland, John Allen, Morris Miner and fellow members of the Beuladean Citizens Club.

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Novella Eliza Bowers Massengill, age 86, of Bluff City, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following a brief illness.

Novella was a native of Carter County and was a daughter of the late Luther and Flaura Buckles Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Bowers, Ola Bowers, Emmert Bowers and Darrell Bowers; and three sisters, Reva Angel, Margaret Campbell and Mary Evelyn Bennett.

Mrs. Massengill was a homemaker and was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. She loved to grow flowers and cooking.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Paul D. Massengill, of the home; a daughter, Karen M. Campbell, Bluff City; a son, Timothy P. Massengill, Bluff City; two granddaughters, Carrie Campbell, Los Angeles, CA, and Christina Campbell, Bluff City; one great granddaughter, Eliza Campbell, Bluff City; and one sister, Stella Brewer, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Novella Eliza Bowers Massengill will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Tetrick Funeral Home – Bluff City Chapel, with Mr. Patrick Mitchell, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday; or at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 25, 2015 in the Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. Active pallbearers will be selected from Bunker Hill Christian Church members. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews and her neighbors. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Bluff City at 10:30 AM on Monday, to go in procession.

Novella married Paul D. Massengill on 29 Jun 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Charles D. Massengill and Mollie E. Smith) was born on 9 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 2019 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mr. Eugene F. (Jack) Buckles, formerly of 159 Buckles Road, Elizabethton, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

He was born on December 13, 1921, to the late Frank and Emma Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Juanita G. Buckles; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Pearl and Luther Buckles and Effie and Carmack Danner; two brothers, Clay Buckles and Claude Buckles. He was a native of Carter County, TN.

Mr. Buckles was a life-long farmer in the Blue Springs Community of Carter County, he also served in the United States Army and saw combat in Europe during WWII. He was employed at North American Rayon Corporation for many years and served two terms on the Carter County Commission. He was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church.

Mr. Buckles was fond of bluegrass music, gospel music and old time fiddle tunes. One of his favorite songs was "What a Day That Will Be" with which he often sang along. He especially enjoyed the gospel music of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver.

Mr. Buckles is survived by four children: Vivian Hammonds, Wayne L. Buckles, Barbara Jean Lotshaw, all of Elizabethton, and Debbie Dotson, of Watauga; two sons-in-law, Howard Hammonds and Mark Dotson; four grandchildren, Melanie Harkleroad and husband, Tim, of Bristol, Nathan Arnold and wife, Shelley, of Norman, OK, Frank Arnold and wife, Caryn, of Tulsa, OK, Dustin Buckles and wife, Jessica, Elizabethton; five great-grandchildren, Martin and Sarah Harkleroad, Bristol, Mason, Haley and Brett Arnold, Norman, OK; brothers and sisters-in-law, H.J. and Helen Buckles, Ivan Buckles, Earl and Helen Buckles, Elizabethton, Paul and Peggy Buckles, of Mt. Carmel, TN; sisters, Margaret Garland, of Casco, MI, Edith Buckles and Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton, Brenda and Bill Taylor, of Johnson City; sisters-in-law, Georgia Buckles, of Bristol, and Myrtle Buckles, Elizabethton; and a special brother-in-law, Harold Grindstaff, of Goode, VA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors, including his church families and his friends at Big Red's also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Buckles will be conducted Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Mr. Richard Thomason, minister, and Dr. William Duncan officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday prior to the service and at 1331 Blue Springs Road at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Friday, July 16, 2010, at 10:00 AM at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tennessee. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Blue Springs Christian Church, the men of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, "Big Red" Carrier and the regular attendees of the Liar's Club. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the building fund of Blue Springs Christian Church, 107 Don Rominger Road, Elizabethton, TN, 37643; the WMU of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, 1509 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643; the Alzheimer's Association, NE, 207 North Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37601; the American Cancer Society, ? Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643; or the American Heart Association, 3101 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Vivian Clark and to the staff of North Hall at Lifecare Center of Elizabethton for their gentle care of our loved one.

Eugene married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Edith Grace Buckles, 87, formerly of 189 Rainbow Circle, Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Buckles and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Buckles, in 1986; three brothers; and two sisters-in-law, Clay and Georgia Buckles, Claude Buckles, Eugene and Juanita Buckles; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Luther and Pearl Buckles, Carmack and Effie Danner; two brothers-in-law, Elwood Garland, Guerney Pierce; a sister-in-law, Ella Mae Buckles.

Mrs. Buckles was a homemaker and a partner in the Floyd Buckles Sales Company. She was a devoted member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. She loved her friends in the Willing Workers Sunday School Class there.

She was a loving aunt who will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by four brothers, H.J. Buckles and his wife, Helen, Elizabethton, Ivan Buckles; Elizabethton, Earl Buckles and his wife, Helen, Elizabethton; Paul Buckles and his wife, Peggy, Mt. Carmel; three sisters, Margaret Garland, Casco, MI, Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton, Brenda Taylor and her husband, Bill, Johnson City; a sister-in-law, Myrtle Buckles; her special friend and caregiver, Wilma Bowers; and her roommate and friend, Charlotte Walker. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Buckles will be conducted on Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. William Lunsford, Rev. William Taylor and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be under the direction of Tina Lunsford and Headed Home.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00-2:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of a sister, Myrtle Pierce, 233 Berry Hill Road, Elizabethton, at other times.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Gerald Buckles, Dean Buckles, Jimmy Buckles, Tommy Pierce, Randy Wilson, Eric Buckles, Jerry Weaver and Buddy Bowers. Honorary pallbearers will be all her friends and neighbors.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton, especially the CNA staff and Alice for all the love and care shown to Edith and the family.

Edith married Floyd Buckles about 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Floyd was born on 30 Aug 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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H.J. Buckles, 87, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 15, 2016, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. H.J. was born in Carter County to the late Frank "F.T." Buckles and Emma Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Edith Buckles, Pearl Buckles, Margaret Garland and Effie Danner; his first wife, Ella Mae Buckles; and five brothers, Clay Buckles, Gene Buckles, Claude Buckles, Earl Buckles and Ivan Buckles.
H.J. had worked as both a bus driver and a farmer. He was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and attended Meadowview Baptist Church. H.J. loved gardening and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 24 years, Helen Sharp Buckles, of the home; two sons, Dale Buckles of Hampton and Dean Buckles and wife Glenda of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Joseph Buckles and wife Prenthia and Daniel Buckles and wife Bonnie, both of Elizabethton; three great-grandchildren, Mollie, Addilyn and Clint, all of Elizabethton; a stepson, Paul McCray and wife Debbie of North Carolina; a grandchild, Paul McCray Jr. and wife Tina of North Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Alexander, both of North Carolina; two sisters, Myrtle Pierce and Brenda Taylor and husband Bill; and one brother, Paul Buckles and wife Peggy.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of H.J. Buckles will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, August 19, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Jones and Rev. Dean Smith officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 6 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gene Stansberry, Ray Lewis, Jimmy Buckles, Joseph Buckles, Daniel Buckles, Dayton Buckles, Matthew Williams and Josh Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Ikis Nave, Ronnie Keller, Jimmy Hyder and John Allen. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 10 a.m. Saturday to go in procession. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gene and Carolyn Stansberry and Ray and Maxine Lewis.

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Ivan Charles Buckles, 81, Elizabethton passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Frank and Emma Buckles.

Mr. Buckles was employed for a number of years by the Carter County Sheriff Department. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the Carter County Cattleman Association.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters: Pearl Buckles, Effie Danner and Edith Buckles; and four brothers: Clay, Claude, Eugene and Earl Buckles.

Survivors include his children: Hildred Pressnell, Patsy Colbaugh and Jimmy Buckles and wife, Angie, all of Elizabethton; Two Grandchildren: Jonathan Colbaugh, Shatona Williams; Four Great Grandchildren: Hayden Colbaugh, Melanie Thomas, Victor and Carlos Raminez; Three Sisters: Margaret Garland, Caro, Michigan, Brenda Taylor and husband, Bill, Johnson City, and Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton; Two Brothers: H.J. Buckles and wife, Helen, Elizabethton, and Paul Buckles and wife, Peggy, Mount Carmel; Several nieces & Nephews.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013, in the Buckles Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Lawrence Pierce, Dean Pierce, Randy Wilson, Robert Bowers, Tommy Pierce, Jonathan Colbaugh, Daniel Buckles and Dustin Buckles. Honorary pallbearers will be friends of Burger Hut.

Ivan married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Earl C. Buckles, 76, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, following an extended illness.

He was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Frank and Emma Buckles. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Buckles, Clay Buckles and Claude Buckles; three sisters, Effie Danner, Pearl Buckles and Edith Buckles.

Mr. Buckles was retired from East Tennessee Chair Company and had served as a constable for the Carter County Sheriff's Department.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Helen Bowers Buckles, of the home; three daughters, Teresa Chambers and husband, Donnie, Hampton, Mary Sue Buckles, Elizabethton, Jamie Simerly and husband, Terry, of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Donna Ranshaw, Joshua Miller, Daniel Chambers, Terrina Gloss and Katie Simerly; one great grandson, Seth Ranshaw; three brothers, Ivan Buckles, Jay Buckles, both of Elizabethton, Paul Buckles, Kingsport; three sisters, Margaret Garland, Michigan, Brenda Taylor, Johnson City, Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Buckles will be conducted at 2:30 PM Saturday, October 6, 2012, in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Blevins and Rev. Willie Lunsford, officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM prior to the service.

Interment for Mr. Buckles will follow the service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Earl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Paul Pierce, age 88, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Signature Health and Rehab in Elizabethton. Paul was born in Elizabethton to the late Martin Pierce, Sr and Shinola (Buckles) Pierce. In addition to his parents, Paul was also preceded in death by four brothers and sisters: Clarence Pierce, Reece Pierce, Callie Pierce and Aline Pierce.

Paul loved to be around people- laughing and chatting with anyone that would pass the time with him. A proud United States Army veteran, Paul had owned and operated his own business- Paul’s Handle Shop. Paul had also worked at Western Auto in Elizabethton for 25 years, as a courier at Carter County Bank, at White’s Grocery, and at Barnes Boring Hardware. Paul loved working on tools and in any kind of wood products. He was a loyal and faithful member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church and had also attended Watauga Valley Church and had served as a trustee there. Paul was also a member of the cemetery association at Wilson Cemetery in Stoney Creek.

Those left to cherish and remember Paul’s many wonderful memories include his wife of 62 wonderful years, Geraldine Pierce of the home and his daughter, Jennifer Harmon and son-in-law, Keith and his grandson, the apple of his eye, Colin Harmon; a brother, Martin Pierce, Jr. Several nieces, nephews, church family and extended family also survive.

A service to celebrate and honor Paul’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton with Paul’s former pastor of Union Hill, Pastor Roger Hayley and Pastor Kenny Lethcoe officiating. Music will be under the direction of Dennis Laws of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Thursday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023 in the Wilson Cemetery of the Stoney Creek Community. Active pallbearers will be Keith Harmon, Colin Harmon, Jerry Pierce, Randall Lewis, Dale Colbaugh and Bill Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Martin Pierce, Jr., James Carroll, Frank Singleton, Jerry Stout, Mike Pierce, Gale Colbaugh and Tommy Verran. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 1:15 PM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Signature Health Care and to Caris Hospice for the loving and exceptional care given to Paul during his illness. Much love to Jessica, JoElla, Vanessa and LaToya.

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GREENEVILLE — Julia "June" Dugger, 85, went on to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Greeneville, Tennessee after an extended illness.

She was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Elijah & Blonnie Buckles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Mack and Jim Buckles; her sister, Ethel Smith; and her daughter, Shirley Dugger Williams.

She was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Surviving family members are her son, Stephen Dugger (Ginger); her grandchildren, Ashley Dugger Estep (Nick) and Blake Dugger (Brandi); her five great grandchildren, Gracie Estep, Levi and Cooper Estep, Jackson Nidiffer, Ava Dugger; and several nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with her home-going service beginning at 7 p.m.

The family would like to thank Takoma Regional Hospital and the Life Care Center of Greeneville, Amedisys Hospice, her Sunday School Class at Caldwell Springs and several friends and family members who helped her through her last days.

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JOHNSON CITY - Knova Christine "Chris" Vandeventer, 87, of Johnson City TN, passed away on May 23, 2016, in Olympia WA with her family.

She was the daughter of the late Luther U. and Pearl E. Buckles of Elizabethton, TN. Chris was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She left lots of love and lessons for us to hold on to.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Willard E. Vandeventer, of Johnson City TN, and her siblings, Clint, Bill, Juanita and Wilma Buckles, all four of Elizabethton, TN.

Chris is survived by her daughter, Gail Vandeventer of Richmond, VA, and her son, Greg Vandeventer of Olympia, WA; and her grandsons, Taylor and Scott Smart, both of Richmond VA, and Ray Vandeventer of Seattle WA.

The family will gather with friends to share memories on Friday, June 3, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. until a Celebration of Life Service for Chris at 1:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services Johnson City with Pastor Hobert Ortin officiating.

A Graveside and Committal service will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Coranova married Willard Ezra Vandeventer, Jr. about 1953 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Willard (son of Willard Ezra Vandeventer, Sr and Edna Livesay) was born on 20 Mar 1925 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jun 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]