Samuel Murry Berry

Samuel married Mary Catharine Buckles about 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of James A. Buckles and Sarah A. Bowers) was born on 20 Nov 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Apr 1938 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]

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]

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Died:
Fred Carl Bowers, age 84, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, Fred was the only son of the late Roby DeWitt Bowers and Myrtle Campbell Bowers. Fred lived in Elizabethton his entire life. As a boy, he was active in MYF and was a member of Boy Scout Troop #30, achieving the Silver Award in the 1940s. A 1955 graduate of Elizabethton High School, Fred was the photographer for the high school yearbook and was voted “Most Artistic.” His passion for photography blossomed, and he went to work for the Elizabethton Star during his junior year. Following his graduation, he accepted a position with Coleman’s Studio, where he worked for 44 years until his retirement in 1999. Over the years, he photographed thousands of school children, hundreds of brides, sporting events of every kind, and countless studio portraits for families and individuals. Fred’s gift of seeing the best in everyone is evidenced in his work. He paid forward what his mentors taught him as he trained numerous young photographers along the way. His photography was recognized by his peers with many awards over the course of his career. Fred played trombone in the Elizabethton High School band, where he met a young clarinet player named Mary Ruth Hathaway. On their second date, he introduced her to his mother as his wife. The rest, as they say, is history.
Fred was a charter member of the Elizabethton chapter of the Order of DeMolay. He was a fifty-year member of Dashiell Lodge #238, Free and Accepted Masons; Past Worthy Patron of Sycamore Chapter #163, Order of the Eastern Star; former member of the Advisory Board of the Order of Rainbow for Girls, Elizabethton #71, and a recipient of the Grand Cross of Color. He was a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) for many years. Fred was a faithful member of Elizabethton First United Methodist Church; he and Ruth had returned to the first church they attended as newlyweds. He was delighted to be a “Pop” to his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. A talented cartoonist, he created personalized, hand-drawn “Pop cards” for his family and close friends for all occasions of note.
In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by one son in law, Noel Muhn, who passed away on December 19, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Hathaway Bowers. Three daughters: Deborah & Larry Gouge; Betsy Bowers; and Roberta Muhn. Five grandchildren: Justin & Elizabeth Muhn; Dr. Jamis Gouge & Dr. Veronica Sudekum Gouge; Captain Daniel Muhn & Staff Sergeant Kendall Muhn; Jerran C. Gouge; and Brittney Muhn Tapp & fiancé Alex Lancaster, IV. Three great granddaughters: Kylee Muhn, Bella Tapp, and Keri Muhn.
A celebration of Fred’s life will be held at First UMC of Elizabethton on Thursday, February 24, at 6:00 PM with Reverend Raymond Amos Sr officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM till 5:45 PM. Music will be under the direction of Gabriel Short, Susan Heaton, Pianist and David Arney, Organist. The service will be live-streamed on the First United Methodist Church Facebook website, www.fumcelizabethton.com . Scroll down the home page and half way down the right side, click on “Click Here to Join Us On Line” to view the Live Stream.
The family thanks Dr. Arnold, Dr. Jeff Hopland, Dr. Kenny Hopland; Dr. Justin Digby; Dr. Eric Groen; Dr. Shobha Hiremegular; and the superior nursing staff at the Sycamore Shoals Inpatient Surgery wing.

Fred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Donald F. Bowers, age 74, passed away December 21, 2021 at Holston Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Bowers was the son of the late Ethel Bowers of Elizabethton TN. Mr. Bowers is survived by his wife Rena Bowers, two step-children Keith Rice and wife Tina, and Tina Balthis and husband Buck. Four grandchildren Aleigha, Amy,Mark and Trey. Seven great-grandchildren Hunter, Faith Ann, Colton, Lucus, Kaeson, Everleigh and Victoria. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday December 10,2022 at Bethany Baptist Church 162 Bethany Church Rd. Jonesborough, TN.37659. Visitation is from 2:00pm-3:00pm and the service will be from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Rev. Ed McClain will be officiating and the music by Kelly Anderson.