Estel Fletcher Hyder

Estel married Geneva Livingston on 26 Nov 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Geneva was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Ardith Hyder Curde, age 91, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Ardith was born December 3, 1930 in Carter County to the late Estal and Geneva (Livingston) Hyder. In addition to her parents, Ardith was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert Hoover Curde; a brother, Bill Hyder; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Alvin and Pearl Curde.

Herbert was the love of her life and their love remained strong for sixty seven wonderful years. She had a special bond with her two daughters and their families. Her grandchildren and great grandsons brought a smile to her face and joy to her life. Ardith was a loyal and devoted member of Brick Christian Church and she loved her church family very much. She loved her Broad Street neighbors and enjoyed camping, going to the beach and to the lake. Also, Ardith loved gardening both in her roses and her vegetables. She canned her homegrown vegetables and was also a fantastic cook. Ardith had a servant’s heart and was a caregiver to many members of her family. Watching UT football and basketball was a favorite thing to do, also shopping.

Those left to cherish Ardith’s precious memory are her two daughters, Patti (Keith) Buck of Johnson City and Mikki (Ned) Morrell of Kingsport; her grandchildren, Shannon Banner of Johnson City, Cody Buck of Johnson City, Brookney (Tim) Chamberlain of Maryville, TN, and Brandi (Justin) Hobby of Knoxville, TN; her great grandsons, Brayln Banner of Johnson City and Nolan Hobby of Knoxville, TN; one expected grandson; her brother-in-law, Frank Curde of Elizabethton; her sister-in-law, Babe Powers of Hamilton, Montana; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A celebration of Ardith’s life will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Mr. Ernie Depew, minister and Mr. Jeff Campbell, minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ned Morrell, Jenniffer Trent, and Cody Buck. The family will receive friends from 4:30 PM until 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Saturday or at the residence of her daughter, Patti Buck, at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Keith Buck, Cody Buck, Ned Morrell, Justin Hobby, Tim Chamberlain, and Jason Bowling. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Hyder, Gary Hyder, and Marlous Black.

Ardith married Herbert Hoover Curde on 3 Mar 1951 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Herbert (son of Alvin Marion Curd and Winnie Pearl Feathers) was born on 16 Feb 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 May 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Bill R. Hyder, age 88, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from his residence. Bill was born in Carter County to the late Estal and Geneva A. Livingston Hyder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Lynn Hyder; and a brother-in-law, Herb Curde.

Bill retired as a paving contractor for Hyder Paving- CAPS Construction and was a United States Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church. Bill was also a member of the Elks Lodge and the VFW. He loved boating and the weekends he spent at Watauga Lake and also his winters spent in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Bill is survived by his best friend and the love of his life of 42 years, Lisa Hyder, of the home; four children: Charles Estal Hyder and wife Rebecca, of Elizabethton, Gary Roger Hyder, of Johnson City, Marlous Black and husband Charlie, of Columbia, SC and Lacie Hyder, of Johnson City; two stepsons, Joey Bowers and wife April, of Johnson City and Andy Bowers, also of Johnson City; fifteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Ardith Curde, of Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation for friends and family will be conducted from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

A graveside service to honor the life of Bill R. Hyder will follow the visitation at 2:30 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Estel Williams officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Boone Dam Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Terry Arnold, Phillip Reece, Jerry Tester, Joey Bowers, Carter Guess and Henry Burrow. Honorary pallbearers will be all the former employees of Hyder Paving-CAPS Construction.