George W. Irick

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, January 5, 1935
G. W. IRICK
G. W. Irick, 73, died at his home Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1935, after a brief illness. He had been in failing health for several years, yet he never gave up, always keeping busy and cheerful.
Mr. Irick was born in Washington County, near Jonesboro, Nov. 17, 1861. In early manhood he came to Carter County and was married to Mary A. Stout.
To this union ten children were born, eight of whom are living; two sons, Oscar N. and Jacob A. Irick preceded their father to the grave several years ago.
Survivors of the deceased are his widow, who has been confined to bed for several months, due to failing health. The surviving sisters are Mrs. Mariah Townsend of Greeneville, Tenn., and Mrs. Gus Hight, Kingsport, Tenn.; also five sons, B. Irick, Thomas, Roy, Ray and Dewey.
Three daughters: Mrs. Bertha Birchfield, Mrs. Golda Greer and Mrs. Cora Montgomery; also thirty grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Irick was one of the most prominent men in the 4th dist. of Carter County, serving as a member of the County Court for eighteen years from this district, also deputy sheriff for six years.
He was a progressive farmer and stock raiser, taking great pride in raising five cattle, horses and hogs. He made a bountiful living on his mountain farm, and was especially noted for his splendid hospitality in his home.
In his passing, neighbors and friends feel the loss of a good citizen, the family feel the loss of a devoted father.
Funeral services were conducted from the home, Wednesday morning by E. M. Miller, an aged minister, who for fifty years has been a friend and neighbor, and for many years pastor of the Christian Church, of which the deceased was a member.
Burial at 2:30 p.m. in Walnut Mtn. Cemetery was attended by a large crowd of neighbors and friends.

George married Mary A. Stout on 29 Jun 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Granville W. Stout and Martha C. "Patsy" Cable) was born on 12 May 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jun 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Della C. Miller about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Della (daughter of Ephram M. Miller and Rebecca J. Payne) was born in Jan 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B. married Emma J. Birchfield on 22 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of Nancy J. (Birchfield)) was born in Jan 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married William Grant Birchfield on 25 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Nancy J. (Birchfield)) was born on 27 Apr 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mary A. Wagner on 21 Sep 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Wagner and Sarah Jane Whitehead) was born on 26 Aug 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Goldie married Walter G. Greer on 26 May 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Thomas M. Greer and Sarah F. Lunceford) was born in Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married about 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Pollie A. Harmon on 11 Dec 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pollie (daughter of William Granville Harmon and Sarah Ellen Clawson) was born on 22 Nov 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Dec 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cordia married John B. Montgomery about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James H. Montgomery and Matilda J. "Tildy" Whitehead) was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Snowy Winters Kemp about 1922. Snowy was born on 13 Jan 1905 in West Virginia, , , ; died on 20 Jan 1968 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edith H. Norris, 94, 2016 Sherwood Drive, Johnson City, died Wednesday,
August 23, 2000, at Appalachian Christian Village following an extended
illness.
Mrs. Norris was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late
Jacob and Della Hass Irick. She was also preceded in death by two sisters,
Dorothy Hass and Doris Stout.
Mrs. Norris was a member of the Christian faith. She was a former
employee of North American Rayon Corporation and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Chauncey W. Norris, of
Appalachian Christian Village; a brother, Boyd Hass, Butler; and two nieces,
Sharon Hass, Elizabethton, and Glenda Morgan, Johnson City.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick

NORRIS -- Funeral services for Edith H. Norris, 94, 2016 Sherwood Drive,
Johnson City, who died Wednesday, August 23, 2000, will be conducted at
2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 26, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel,
with Dr. Howard Hayes officiating. Music will be under the direction of
Mrs. Mildred Wood, pianist. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial
Park. Active pallbearers will be Larry Eller, Kyle Evans, R. "Butch" Evans,
Ray Evans, J.L. Norris, Jay Norris and Wiley Morgan. The family will
receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick

Dallas married Anna Mae Hicks about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna was born on 20 Feb 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Miss Delmer O. Irick, 94, formerly of Ruby Avenue, Elizabethton, died
Sunday, July 18, 2004 in the Life Care Center of Elizabethton following
an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late B. and Emma
Birchfield Irick.

Miss Irick was a member of Centerview Church of Christ and was the last
living charter member of "C" Street Church of Christ.
She retired from Bemberg Corporation after 28 years of service working
in the cafeteria.

Miss Irick is preceded in death by one sister, Bernice Williams and four
brothers, Dallas Irick, Clark Irick, Tom Irick and Edward "Sport" Irick.
Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Amy and Darnel Baird,
Elizabethton; Gussie and Bill Frazier, Florence, Ala.; several nieces and
nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2004 in
the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. David Irick, nephew,
officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Centerview Church
of Christ Singers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
prior to the funeral service in the chapel. The graveside service and
burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Happy
Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and
friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Centerview Church of Christ,
Doctors and Nursing Staff of Lifecare Center of Elizabethton. Everyone will
meet at the funeral home chapel at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession
to the cemetery. Friends may call at the home of a sister, Amy Baird, 603
Barker St., Elizabethton, at any time.

Thomas married Etta J. Oakes on 14 May 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Etta (daughter of Julius Oakes and Tisha Holtsclaw) was born on 28 Dec 1910 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Nov 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bernice married Herman Isaac Williams about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Herman (son of Armstread Vaught "A. V." Williams and Sarah Elizabeth Elliott) was born on 26 Aug 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edwatd married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amy married Darnell McKinley Baird about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Darnell (son of William Roby Baird and Nora Della McCloud) was born on 28 Feb 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Dec 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gussie Irick Frazier, 74, Randolph Street, Florence, Ala., passed away
at her home on Dec. 28, 2004, following a lengthy illness with cancer. She
was the daughter of the late B and Emma Birchfield Irick. She was a graduate
of Hampton High School and attended East Tennessee State University. She
received her R.N. degree in nursing at the Appalachian School of Nursing in
1952. After her marriage to A.W. "Bill" Frazier, they moved to Florence, Ala.,
where she worked as a R.N. at the Coffee Memorial Hospital before starting her
family. She was a member of the Sherrod Avenue, Church of Christ. She was
preceded in death by four brothers, Dallas, Thomas, Clark and Eddie Irick, and
two sisters Bernice Williams and Delmer Irick.

She is survived by her husband, A.W. "Bill" Frazier, of the home, two sons and
one daughter-in-law, Gordon and Sue Frazier, Oxford, Ala. and Tony Frazier,
Tuscumbia, Ala.; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mark Guimond, Evans,
Ga.; three grandchildren, Rachel Jones, Wesley Frazier, and Lucas Roger
Guimond; two step- grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, Mary Catherine and
Emma Grace Jones; one sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Darnel Baird,
Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 at Elkins
Funeral Home, Florence, Ala., with Minister Kenny Barfield officiating. The
family received friends in the funeral home chapel on Friday, from 6-8 p.m.
prior to the service hour, or friends may also call at the residence, 2219
Randolph Street, Florence, Ala. any time. The graveside service was conducted
at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence,
Ala.

Allen married Della Mae Strickland about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Della was born on 22 Feb 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorna married Coy Hayes Heaton about 1940. Coy was born about 1818. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christine Mary Birchfield Church, age 83, formerly of 144 Gordon Church Road, Elizabethton, died Sunday, May 23, 2004 in Erwin Health Care Center, Erwin, TN following an extended illness. She was born in Carter County, TN and was a daughter of the late Grant and Bertha Irick Birchfield. She was a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gordie Russel Church and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sons, Chrisford Church and Don Church, both of Elizabethton, two daughters, Patye Heaton of Elizabethton, Teresa West of Raleigh, NC, one sister, Lorna Heaton of Erwin, TN, one brother, Roy Birchfield of Elizabethton, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Christine Mary Birchfield Church will be conducted Tuesday, May 25, at 8:00 p.m. in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Mr. H. Clay Bailey, Minister, officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 25, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. prior to the service. The graveside service and interment will be Wednesday, May 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Everyone will meet at the funeral home chapel at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Clyde Dugger, R. E. Campbell, and Larry Finney.

Christine married Gordie Russell Church about 1946. Gordie (son of Wiley Charlton Church and Ellen Catharine Bunton) was born on 5 DC 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Sep 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christine Mary Birchfield Church, 83, formerly of Gordon Church
Rd., Elizabethton, died Sunday, May 23, 2004 in Erwin Health Care
Center, Erwin, following an extended illness.

She was born in Carter County and was a daughter of the late Grant and
Bertha Irick Birchfield.

She was a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband
Gordie Russel Church and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Chrisford Church and Don Church, both of
Elizabethton; two daughters, Patye Heaton of Elizabethton, Teresa West
of Raleigh, N.C.; one sister, Lorna Heaton of Erwin; one brother, Roy
Birchfield of Elizabethton; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Christine Mary Birchfield Church will be conducted
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 8 p.m. in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of
Peace with Mr. H. Clay Bailey, minister, officiating. The family will
receive friends Tuesday, May 25, 2004 from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service.
The graveside service and burial will be held Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at
10 a.m. in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Everyone will meet at the funeral
home chapel at 9 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active
pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers
are Clyde Dugger, R. E. Campbell, and Larry Finney.

Vernon married Kate Evans on 14 Jan 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kate (daughter of Rody B. Evans and Virginia Careen Green) was born about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Corda G. Hyatt, 93, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from the home of her daughter, Helen Hyatt White, following an extended illness.

She was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Walter and Goldie Irick Greer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Hyatt; a son, James Hyatt; a sister, Dot Greer; four brothers, Ned, Ray, Bob and Dan Greer; and two grandsons, James Hyatt Jr. and Ezra Cruthers.

Ms. Hyatt was a retired janitor for the Valley Forge Christian Church, having served for over forty years, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church and loved making quilts and sewing.

Survivors include a daughter, Helen Hyatt White and husband, Greg, Elizabethton; one son, Roy Hyatt, Elizabethton; one sister, Chloe Fleenor, Mountain City, TN; seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and Sandy Vestal, whom she cared for and considered her family. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Ms. Hyatt will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in the Valley Forge Christian Church with Mr. David Siebenaler, Minister, and Mr. H. Clay Bailey, Minister, officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2013, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, or at her residence in Valley Forge at anytime.

The graveside service will follow in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from the Elders and Deacons of Valley Forge Christian Church. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Valley Forge Christian Church.

Notes:

Ned T. "Pap" Greer, 81, 253 Rome Hollow Road, Elizabethton, died Friday,
July 12, 2002, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital, Mountain
Home, following an extended illness.
Mr. Greer was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Walter
and Goldie Irick Greer. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Greer,
and two brothers.
Mr. Greer was a member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church and a former Sunday
School teacher for the Old Men's Fellowship Class. He was a retired
self-employed painter and a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War
II.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Dugger Greer, of the home; three
daughters and two sons-in-law, Carol and Loyd Greer, Elizabethton, Nona
Gilbert and Randy Gruntzel, Newport, and Kathy Garrison, Spring City; two
sons and a daughter-in-law, Teddy and Evelyn Greer and Jerry Greer, all of
Elizabethton; a brother, Ray Greer, Elizabethton; and three sisters, Cordie
Hyatt, Elizabethton, Dottie Greer, Johnson City, and Chloe Fleenor, Mountain
City. Nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews also survive.
Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423)
543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at
www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick

GREER -- Funeral services for Ned T. "Pap" Greer, 81, 253 Rome Hollow
Road, Elizabethton, who died Friday, July 12, 2002, will be conducted at
8 p.m. Monday, July 15, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home
with the Rev. Richard Estep and the Rev. H. Brooks Peters officiating.
Music will be under the direction of Amy Moore. Graveside services and
interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Dugger
Cemetery, Sugar Grove Community, Johnson County. Active pallbearers will
be selected from grandsons and sons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will
be members of Stoney Creek Baptist Church and members of the Old Men's
Fellowship Sunday School Class of Stoney Creek Baptist Church. Everyone
will meet at the cemetery at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday for the graveside service.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Riverside
Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home. Friends may also call at the residence of
a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Loyd Greer, 259 Rome Hollow Road,
Elizabethton, at any time.

Ned married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dan married Martha Belle Parlier on 23 Nov 1946 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Martha (daughter of Cloyd Henry Parlier and Mary Caroline Harmon) was born on 30 Mar 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 6 Apr 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dayton R. Greer, 81, Siam Road, Elizabethton, died Thursday,
November 11, 2004, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness.

Mr. Greer was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Walter
and Goldie Irick Greer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his wife, Mary Rosie Parlier Greer, three brothers, Dan Greer,
Bob Greer and Ned Greer, and a sister, Dottie Greer.

Mr. Greer was a member of Beck Mountain Baptist Church and a retired
employee of East Tennessee Chair Company. He was a U.S. Army veteran,
having served in World War II.

Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Evans, Hickory, N.C., and Joyce
Wilson, Elizabethton; a son, Paul Greer, Winter Park, Fla.; and two
sisters, Cordie Hyatt, Elizabethton, and Chloe Fleenor, Mountain City.
Six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 13,
in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Potter and
Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Music will be under the direction of
Gail Campbell, soloist. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial
Park. Active pallbearers will be the Men's Sunday School Class of Beck
Mountain Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and
granddaughters, Ray Evans, Richard Wilson, Joshua Greer, Leigh Ann Riddle,
Lacy Moore and Lisa Wilson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8
p.m. Friday, November 12, at the funeral home. Those who prefer memorials
in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Greer to Tri-State
Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 888, Bristol, TN 37621.

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Mrs. Chloe Greer Fleenor, age 89, of Johnson City, completed her life journey and ascended to Heaven on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 after a long period of declining health.

She moved to Johnson City four years ago to be closer to her children, but lived most of her life in the Mountain City and Butler communities.

Mrs. Fleenor was a daughter of the late Walter Grady Greer and Golda Irick Greer. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Ned, Dan, Ray and Bob; and two sisters, Corda Hyatt and Dottie M. Greer.

Mrs. Fleenor was a life-long member of the Church of Christ and was currently attending services at Centerview Church of Christ. She also participated in a weekly Bible class at Mekkah's Meadows, led by Tim Hall, minister of Central Church of Christ. She enjoyed making cookies for Bible school, as well as for her neighbors at Mekkah's Meadows. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting, and tending her flowers. She made numerous afghans for family and friends, as well as baby blankets.

Mrs. Fleenor was a retired employee of Shadowline in Boone, N.C.

Mrs. Fleenor is survived by a son, Monte D. Fleenor and his wife, Frances, of Elizabethton; a daughter, Karen L. Fleenor and husband Charlie, of Johnson City; a special niece, Carolyn Greer. Several nieces and nephews also survive, as well as her church family. She encouraged her children to achieve and to be the best they could be.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Chloe Greer Fleenor will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Tony Hoss, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday.

The graveside service will follow at the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

The family would like to extend thank to Hillview Health and Rehab Center, where she was undergoing rehabilitation from a stroke, for their attentive care. Thanks as well, to residents of Mekkah's Meadows and Candace Marra, for their kindness and friendship.

Chloe married Eugene Fleenor on 16 Oct 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eugene was born on 15 Dec 1927 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 15 Sep 2000 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Peggy Bernice Irick, 75, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016, at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James Ray and Polly Harmon Irick. Peggy was a homemaker. She was a member of the Elizabethton Church of Christ. Survivors include several cousins. Funeral services for Peggy Bernice Irick will be conducted at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Eddy Craft and Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, ministers, officiating. Music will be by the congregation. Interment will follow at a later date in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Lloyd married Martha Pritchard about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Jeremiah Pritchard and Tinia Norris) was born about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Norris Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Willa Mae Morrison, 74, Ledford Street, Elizabethton, died Tuesday,
November 23, 2004, at her residence.

Mrs. Morrison was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late
Dallas and Annie Hicks Irick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by her husband, Leroy Morrison, March 23, 2002, a daughter, Debra
Blackburn, a sister, Dorothy Dugger, and two brothers, Haley Irick and Glasco
Irick.

Mrs. Morrison was a graduate of Hampton High School. She was a retired
employee of Magnavox and worked at Kennametal, Johnson City, for several
years.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Ken Dugger,
Cindy anDwight Treadway and Jamie and B.J. Payne, all of Elizabethton; four
sisters and brothers-in-law, Lena and Jim Andrews, Pauline and Clay Swift
and Norma and Jack Campbell, all of Elizabethton, and Maxine and Harmon
Hardin, Gastonia, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Nathaniel, Jasmine and Zack
Treadway, Kristina and Ashley Blackburn, Aaron and Adrian Dugger and Amanda
Collins; three sisters-in-law, Shirley Irick and Martha Irick, both of
Elizabethton, and Delores Shuler, Indianapolis, Ind. Several nieces and
nephews also survive.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, November 26, at
Happy Valley Memorial Park with David Irick, minister, officiating. Music
will be provided by the Centerview Singers. Active pallbearers, who are
requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Friday, will be
Nathaniel Treadway, Aaron Dugger, Zack Treadway, Darrell Irick, Adrian
Dugger, Michael Andrews and Jimmy Blackburn. Honorary pallbearers will be
the family friends. The family would like to express a special "Thank You"
to Gwen Taylor, Dr. Jeff Farrow, Dr. James Shipley, Dr. Sheryl Pack, The
Adventa Hospice and American Home Patient and the Staff of Sycamore Shoals
Hospital. Friends may call at the funeral home or residence. Family and
friends will assemble at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Friday to go to
the cemetery.

Willa married Leroy Morrison about 1950. Leroy was born about 1930; died on 23 Mar 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Anna Hicks Irick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Glasco, Haley and an infant brother, Charles; and sisters, Willa Mae Morrison and Dorothy Dugger.

Mrs. Swift was a former accountant for Paty Lumber Company.

She was a member of Centerview Church of Christ.

The celebration of life was conducted at 8:00 PM on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

The graveside service was conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2013 in New Victory Methodist Cemetery.

Pauline married Earl Clay Swift about 1970. Earl (son of William Butler Swift and Ada Elizabeth Warren) was born on 14 Mar 1939 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 14 Apr 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorothy L. Dugger, age 65, 168 Bunton Town Rd., died Friday, July 23, 2004 at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Dallas C. and Anna Mae Hicks Irick.

Mrs. Dugger was a homemaker and a member of Stout Hill Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dugger was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd M. Dugger in 1999 and three brothers, Glasco, Haley and Charles Irick.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Ricky Guy, Elk Park, NC, Lori Ann and Kenneth Lowe, Mountain City, four grandchildren, Becki Hunter and her husband Ryan, North Wilkesboro, NC, Jonathan Guy, Elk Park, NC, Matthew Hicks and Adam Lowe, both of Mountain City, five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Willa Mae Morrison, Pauline and Clay Swift, Lena and Jim Andrews, all of Elizabethton, Norma and Jack Campbell, Butler, Maxine and Harmon Harden, Dallas, NC, five sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Martha Irick and Shirley Irick, both of Elizabethton, Louella and Alvin Jones, Adamsville, TN, Peggy Brown, Kingsport, Betty Jo Montgomery, Hampton, two special brothers-in-law and their spouses, Clyde and Ruth Dugger, Elizabethton, Homer and Phyllis Dugger, Johnson City, and three aunts, Amy Baird, Elizabethton, Gussie Frazier, Florence, AL and Edith Oliver, Ohio.

A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2004 in the Whitehead Cemetery, Butler.

Dorothy married Lloyd M. Dugger about 1958 in , , Tennessee, . Lloyd (son of Arthur R. Dugger and Catharine Blanche Finney) was born on 3 Feb 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 May 1999 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, our precious mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Norma Jean (Irick) Campbell, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband and daughter at the age of 81. Born in Carter County, Tenn., on September 5, 1941, Norma was a daughter of the late Dallas Carroll Irick and Anna Mae “Annie” (Hicks) Irick. Norma was the wife of the late Jack Campbell. Also preceding her in death is her youngest daughter, Carol Ann (Campbell) Guinn; her brothers, Glasco Irick, Haley Irick and Charles Irick; and five sisters, Willa May Morrison, Dorothy Dugger, Pauline Swift, Lena Andrews and Maxine Hardin.
A wonderful and loving Christian lady, Norma was a precious matriarch of her family. She was a true example of a loving and devoted wife and mother to her husband and children. Norma worked tirelessly tending to her home inside and outside and had beautiful rhododendrons in her yard, but moreover she had love in her home. Norma lived in the Buntontown Community of Butler, where she raised her children, until her health declined and she moved to Hudson, N.C., with her oldest daughter. Norma was a staple in her community and will be dearly missed.
Norma retired from Chetola Resort and was a devoted member of Centerview Church of Christ. She loved reading her Bible and going to church both to hear the message of God and to fellowship with her church family and friends. A lover of bluegrass music, Norma enjoyed going to various bluegrass festivals with her family, but most of all Norma enjoyed her family time with her great-grandchildren and watching them play sports. In her spare time she liked doing crossword puzzles.
Those left to continue and cherish Norma’s wonderful memories include her daughter and loving caretaker, Lisa Diane (Campbell) Potter and husband Gary of Hudson, N.C.; her grandchildren, whom she was very proud of, Jason Potter, Joshua Potter and Jonathan Guinn; five great-grandchildren, who brought so much joy to her, Jackson Potter, Jase Potter, Macy Potter, Jake Potter and Jep Potter; and several nieces and nephews, along with many friends, church family and past and present neighbors.
A service to remember and celebrate Norma’s life will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 6, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Mr. David Irick, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service.
Norma’s graveside service will follow in the Whitehead Cemetery (Cable Hollow Road) in Butler. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Norma’s special nephews and many other beloved family and friends.

Norma married Jack C. Campbell about 1959. Jack (son of John Frank Campbell and Rosa Caroline Ward) was born on 5 Nov 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jun 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vesta J. Bowman, 79, Mountain City, formerly of Elk Mills Community, Butler, passed away Monday August 20, 2012, at the residence of a daughter.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas M. & Etta Oakes Irick. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Elk Mills Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Thomas "Toe" Bowman, who died January 20, 2007; and a brother, Jack Irick.

Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law: Robin & Bill Swinson, Mountain City; A son & daughter-in-law: Gary L. & Lisa Bowman, Butler; Four Grandchildren: Tommy Bowman, Catherine Bowman, Nikki Whaley and Christopher Whaley; Two Great Grandchildren: Jamie Whaley and Venice Whaley; Two Brothers: B. Irick, Butler, and Ted Irick, Roan Mountain; Two Sisters: Norma Dugger, Elizabethton, and Lois Morrell, Piney Flats; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Andy Lunsford and Mr. Terry Dugger, Ministers, officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012, in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Music will be provided by Terry Dugger. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Vesta married Lloyd Thomas Bowman about 1954. Lloyd was born on 1 Sep 1933; died on 20 Jan 2007; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Merle Millicent Church about 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Merle (daughter of Norman Ray Church and Louise A. Miller) was born on 19 May 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Norma Ruth Irick Dugger, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 28, 2019, from Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Etta Oakes Irick.
Norma was a graduate of Hampton High School and attended East Tennessee State College. She was employed at North American Rayon Corporation and the Magnavox Corporation prior to her retirement.
Norma was a member of the Valley Forge Christian Church where she was a member of the church choir. She loved quilting, sewing and knitting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steve Dugger, November 2018; two brothers, Jack and B. Irick; and a sister, Vesta Bowman.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Clyde Dugger; her children, Glenn Dugger and wife Greta, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Sherry Ayers and husband Steve, Johnson City; her daughter-in-law, Ginger Dugger; her brother, Ted Irick, Roan Mountain; her sister, Lois Morrell, Piney Flats; seven grandchildren, Nathan Dugger, Bethany Wachterman, Emily Dugger, Ian Dugger, Makia Tenner, Austin Ayers and Eli Ayers; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Norma Ruth Irick Dugger will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Siebenaler, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by the Valley Forge Christian Church Choir and Frieda Winters, harpist. The graveside service and interment will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, in the Whitehead Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Norma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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BUTLER - Lynda Sue Birchfield Crow, 69, Butler passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 3, 2019 at her residence.

Born May 22, 1949 in Butler to the late Allen Stacy & Della Strickland Birchfield. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School where she played drums in the band. Sue was a former employee of Stateline Market for 17 ½ years. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years: Fred Kennon Crow. Two Children: Melissa Jollie & husband David, Aiken, South Carolina and Mark Crowe & wife Charmaine, Butler. Four Grandchildren: Benjamin, Rebekah and Joseph Jollie and Marcus Crowe. Her Siblings: Ivalee Stevens & husband Larry and Carolyn Bise & husband Charlie, all of Elizabethton, Jim Birchfield, Watauga and Raymond Birchfield & wife Dossie, Butler. Several nieces & nephews.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery, Roan Mountain with the Rev. Harvey White officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Thursday will be: Cody Stout, Collin Bise, George Robinson, Michael Kyte, Jim Birchfield and Dallas Hopkins. Honorary Pallbearers will be: friends, neighbors and previous customers of Stateline Market.

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ELIZABETHTON - Don Steve Church, 72, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 in the Hillview Health Center. He was a son of Gordie and Christine Birchfield Church

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a sister, Patricia “Patye” Church Heaton in May, 2021.

Don was generous with wit and humor, spinning tales often shading the truth for the sake of sharing a good story. His laughter was always loud and hearty. He was kind and enjoyed his own company apart from the time spent with a very few dear friends and family. He was single and had no children. His dearest friends were his brother Chris Church and cousin Ronnie Heaton and friend Joey Jackson (deceased). He was a man who had talents he rarely made known in his later years such as his creativity in drawing, singing, and playing guitar. He was a shark at billiards. He was a carpenter, a trained welder and worked all over America as a millwright. Don was a shade tree mechanic who preferred older used vehicles to new ones. He enjoyed watching westerns and comedies. He took pride in the house and property he had owned on Sims Hill Road which had belonged to his beloved aunt and uncle, Lorna and Coy Heaton, and where he spent a great deal of his childhood. He lived a life of simplicity and loved it, though it was difficult at times. He suffered a stroke in July, 2021 that left him unable to speak but through hard work he regain his ability to walk and even lived on his own a short time. He fought valiantly. His strongest desire was to go home and now he is.

He leaves his brother, Chris Church, Elizabethton; a sister, Teresa Church West; brother in law, Greg Heaton, Elizabethton; special cousins, Ronnie Heaton (Lisa), Elizabethton, Wanda Heaton McCoury (Lee), Roan Mountain, and Randy Heaton (Gail), Missoula, MT.; nieces Jaime Heaton Norris, Janalan Heaton Setlock (Duane), Megan Heaton, and Kristen Heaton Johnson (Chris), all of Elizabethton; nephews Stephen Heaton and Gregory “Seth” Heaton, both of Elizabethton; and several grandnieces, grandnephews and greatgrands; two friends, Tony Greene and Don Powers, both of Elizabethton.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022 in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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ELIZABETHTON - Patye Church Heaton, age 64, of Elizabethton, Tennessee was called home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from the Johnson City Medical Center. Patye was born in Carter County to the late Gordie and Christine Birchfield Church.

Patye had a long career in nursing, first working in Sycamore Shoals Birthing Center for 10 years, then Johnson City OBGYN, Medial Care of Elizabethton and retired from the Carter County Health Department. She was a lifelong member of Valley Forge Christian Church. Patye enjoyed reading, family time, beach trips and woodworking.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 36 years, Greg Heaton, of the home; six children: Jaime Norris, Stephen Heaton (Christina), Jan Setlock (Duane), Kristen Heaton (Chris Johnson), Gregory Sethpatrick Heaton, all of Elizabethton and Megan Heaton, of Jonesborough; fourteen grandchildren: Noah Norris, Joel Doebbler, Toby Heaton, Julie West, Becky Heaton, Madison Setlock, Bella Setlock, Olivia Setlock, Grant Setlock, Rilye Johnson, Charlotte Johnson, Emma Johnson, Perseus York and Titus York; one great grandhchild, Liam West; one sister, Teresa West, of Elizabethton; and two brothers, Chris Church and Don Church, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Patye Church Heaton will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery, Roan Mountain. The family will provide the eulogy.

Patricia married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Teddy D. Greer, age 67, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, from the Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following a brief illness.

Teddy was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Ned and Betty Dugger Greer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ricky and Jerry Greer.

Mr. Greer retired from Gardner Paint Services, where he was employed as a painter for 33 years. He was a member of North Side Baptist Church and liked to fish.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Evelyn Price Greer, of the home; two daughters, Karen Bates and husband Johnny, Elizabethton, and April Bascal, Athens, TN; three sons, Johnny Greer and wife Patti, Piney Flats, TN, Christopher Greer, Elizabethton, and Hosea Greer, of the home; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Carolyn Greer, Kathy Greer, and Nona Gilbert, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A celebration of life service for Mr. Teddy D. Greer will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 3, 2015, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. John Perkins, Jr. and Rev. Mike Dickenson, officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday.