Robert Filmore Peters

Robert married Martha Laura Holden about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 31 Dec 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sink Valley Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Tomahawk, Wednesday, February 11, 1970
William Bruce Peters, 74, of Rt. 3, Butler, died Wednesday, 7:45 p.m., in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, after an illness of three months. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer, the son of the late Robert and Laura Harold Peters. He was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Iva Lee Reed Peters, Butler; three sons, Wayne and Bob, both of Johnson City, and Carl, Butler; four daughters, Miss Rosa Peters, of the home, Mrs. Ada Chambers, Elizabethton, Mrs. Dessie McCarthy, Coeburn, Va., and Mrs. Bonnie Reynolds, Wilmington, Del.; five brothers, Clyde, Willard, Hubert and Jim, all of Johnson City, and Dana, Lenoir, N. C.; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Byers, Johnson City; 26 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2 p.m., from the Little Doe Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Biggar and Rev. Gene Osborne officiating. Burial was in the Sinks Valley Cemetery. Pall-bearers[sic] were friends and neighbors. Flower-bearers were ladies of church and neighbors. Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

William married Edna Ivalee Reed about 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edna (daughter of William A. Reed and Margaret Moody) was born about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sink Valley Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Nona Davis about 1923. Nona was born about 1905; died about 1974 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Winnie M. Robinson on 10 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Winnie was born on 28 Nov 1911 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 1997 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sink Valley Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Clyde Stacy Byers on 2 Aug 1938. Clyde was born on 13 Oct 1905 in , , Tennessee, ; died in Apr 1980 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Mable Clara Byers about 1934 in , , Tennessee, . Mable was born on 16 Oct 1916 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 15 Apr 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Wayne Hobert Peters, 92, 1219 Broad Street, Elizabethton was promoted to Glory Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Ivy Hall Nursing Home.

A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Bruce and Iva Lee Reed Peters. He had lived most of his life in Carter County. He had served in the United States Navy During World War II stationed in the Pacific. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation having worked there for over 30 years. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: RuthaMae Slemp Peters, March 6, 1986, by an infant daughter Waynetta Ivajo Peters, four sisters: Bonnie Reynolds, Ada Chambers, Rosa Peters and Dessie McCarty and two brothers: Carl and Bob Peters.

Mr. Peters loved to farm and do carpentry work.

Survivors include Two Daughters: Judy Heaton and husband Ronnie, Elizabethton and Vicky Peters, Clam Gulch, Alaska. A Son: Gary Peters, Elizabethton. 8 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Mark Potter officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Nathan Jennings officiating. Music will be provided by Loren Harris. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday will be: Darrell Byrd, Jason Peters, Jamie Heaton, Keith Kennedy, Billy Winters, Dustin Winters and Devin Peters.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Jonathan Bremer, The Team Members of Ivy Hall Nursing Home and Caris Hospice. Military Honors will be provided by The American Legion.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of a daughter & son-in-law: Judy and Ronnie Heaton, 1219 Broad Street, Elizabethton.

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LIMESTONE - Willie Peters Davis, age 90, of Limestone, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Washington County, Tennessee, Willie was born September 22, 1930 to the late James Peters and Nona Mae Davis Peters. She married William “W.T.” Davis on December 13, 1948. Willie was a homemaker and an avid gardener. She loved flowers, especially roses.

Willie had attended services at First Church of the Nazarene in Elizabethton. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, Willie was preceded in death by her husband, W.T., in 2002.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Judy (and Mackie) Parker, Joy Odom, and Susan (and Fred) Bates; sons, Ted (and Vera), Tommy (and Clara), and Terry; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Loretta Deloach, Carolyn Copas, and Francis Street.

There will be a graveside service at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Monte Vista Memorial Park in the Garden of Meditation.

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JOHNSON CITY - Dana Myrl Peters, age 84, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to join his beloved wife on Monday, December 12, 2022 from the Johnson City Medical Center. Dana was born September 5, 1938 in Butler, Tennessee to the late Willard Spencer Peters and Winnie Mae (Robinson) Peters. In addition to his parents, Dana was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geraldine (Blevins) Peters; and a sister, Betty (Peters) Lewis.

Dana had been employed as a truck driver in the construction business. He was a loving brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved fishing and carpentry work. Most of all Dana loved his family, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Those left to cherish Dana’s memory include his children, Greg (Wendy) Peters and Angela (Joey) Suder; his grandchildren, Amanda Lopez, Jason Peters, Austin Peters, Justin Suder, Lindsey Suder, and Lauren Suder; his great grandchildren, Ava Lopez, Adrian Lopez, Christian Peters, and Kourtnee Peters; four brothers and sisters; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family of Dana will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

A graveside service to honor the life of Dana will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 16, 2022 in the Blevins Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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JONESBOROUGH - Jean Peters Rash, age 81, Jonesborough, left this temporary home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Jean was a native of Carter County. She graduated from Happy Valley High School and Tri Cities Beauty School. Following her graduation, she began working at Kmart and retired as a Pharmacy Technician after 40 years of service.

She attended Chestnut Grove Union Church where she was a devoted member. We find solace knowing that Jean, a woman of profound faith, has now found peace in God’s embrace. She was a constant source of love, joy, and warmth. She will forever be remembered with deep appreciation and affection. Her legacy will continue to live on in our hearts by reminding us of the power of laughter, strength of community, and the irreplaceable impact of unconditional love.

In addition to her husband, Stacey Rash, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Tonya Kay, her parents, Clyde & Mable Peters, three brothers, Earl Peters, Freddie Peters, and Bobby Peters, and a sister, Pauline Holland.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Michele Slagle; stepson, Denver Rash; stepdaughter, April Hubbard; grandchildren, Gaige Slagle and Kayla Christian (Chris); great-grandson, Jace Christian; step-granddaughter, Sierra Hubbard; step great-grandson, Kayden; brother, Donnie Peters (Brenda); sister, Virginia Hulse (Lewis); brother-in-law, Lynn Holland; sister-in-law, Brenda Peters; special cousin, Judy Stevens; and several very close nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Williams officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday prior to the service.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Those attending the graveside are asked to please assemble at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home at 1:15 PM to join the procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Gaige Slagle, Denver Rash, Lewis Hulse, Chris Christian, Willie Mathes, and Chris Mathes.

Jean married Floyd Stacey Rash about 1960. Floyd was born on 9 May 1940; died on 6 Feb 2020 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]