Hanna Susan Dugger

Hanna married Alexander Smith Grindstaff about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of John Grindstaff and Elizabeth Brown) was born on 28 Dec 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jun 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Siam, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arline married John H. Ulyses Grant "Eulas" Sargent on 28 Feb 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Stephen Grant Sargent and Mary J. Trent) was born on 28 Apr 1869 in Hancock County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Dec 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Siam, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Daisy Williams on 12 Jun 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daisy (daughter of Abraham Brown Williams and Rachel Loretta "Rettie" Frazier) was born on 30 Apr 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Lillie Fritts on 9 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of George W. Fritts and Nettie Isabelle Lunceford) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carsie married John Combs about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Marshall "Marsh" Combs and Mary E. "Mollie" Stout) was born in Jun 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tilman married Estella C. Pierce on 9 Apr 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Estella (daughter of William Crumley Pierce and Cora Luvenia Presnell) was born on 31 Mar 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jun 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eulas married Jesse Louise (Sargent) about 1936. Jesse was born on 2 Jan 1916; died on 25 Mar 1996; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Mary Evelyn Wilson on 10 Jun 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Arthur Mack Wilson and Lottie Margaret Lewis) was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Nell Edith "Nellie" DeLoach on 14 Dec 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nell (daughter of Charles Hadden Spurgeon DeLoach and Mamie Belle Proffitt) was born on 27 Nov 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jun 1998 in Medina County, , , Ohio; was buried in Litchfield Burial Park, , Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby A. 'Maw' Hardin - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON - Ruby Annalee Grindstaff Hardin went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton, TN. A native and descendant of Pioneer Carter County Families, she was born March 24, 1916, to the late Claude E. Grindstaff and Daisy Williams Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Cecil H. Hardin, on August 25, 1997; and two infant daughters; Her son-in-law, Arlin Hopson, January 4, 2005; and a brother, Harold Grindstaff in February 2005. She was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Lois Fay Hopson, Elizabethton, Erma Jean and her husband, George Myers, of Johnson City; one son and his wife, John and Nyoka Hardin, of Elizabethton; grandchildren, David Keith and Connie Jo Hopson, of Hawaii, Judy Hopson and Karen Bowers, of Elizabethton, Glenn and Vicki Myers, of Bristol, TN, Lynn and Rita Myers, Dr. James and Donna Myers, all of Johnson City, John Claude and Jennifer Hardin, Jeremy Lee Hardin and Kelly, Vickie and Richard Thomas, Heather Richardson, of Elizabethton, and Tina Valdez, of Duluth, Minn.; Great grandchildren, Christine Webb, Donna Flynn, Lisa Marie Nichols, Cody Turbyfill, Christopher George Myers, Chandler and Kyndal Thomas and Mason Richardson; Great great grandchildren, Amber, Calina, Emily, Marley, Lindsey, and Sydney Webb, William Cecil and Angel Daniel, James Flynn Jr. and Haley Marie Nichols; five sisters and spouses, Dimple Williams Maryland, Opal Gouge, June (Bill) Allen, Dorthy (Carl) Deloach, Josie Kirbo, all of Elizabethton; four brothers and spouses, Wesley (Lucille) Grindstaff, A.B. (Judy) Grindstaff, Elic Grindstaff, David Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton; a number of nieces and nephews who knew her as "Aunt Beeb," along with many beloved cousins. She had a green thumb and her bountiful vegetable garden was shared with many friends and neighbors. Her flower gardens were always in bloom from spring to fall. She was a member of the original cast of the Wataugans and participated as long as her health would allow. She and her friends, Creola Day and Hazel Elliott, went to the state parks and made apple butter and churned real butter, during the demonstrations of old time crafts. She enjoyed going to the senior citizens center and made many friends there. The following are very special people in Maw Hardin's life, John and Peggy Wiggins, Patricia Buck, Herb Roberts, Rebecca Click and Dylan, Frances and Dicie, Daughters of the late Nell Elliott, who was her roommate at Life Care Center, Her present roommate, Hazel Cable, Her friends at the senior citizens center, especially Pauline Frazier, with whom she shared her love of music. Many thanks to the staff at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, who showed her so much kindness, especially Susie, Teresa, Kim, Michelle, Rebecca, Pat and Margaret. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2006, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Jonas Revis, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Chris and Tonia Hughes. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. prior to the service in the chapel. It was Mrs. Hardin's wishes to be returned to her home at 150 Nave Hollow Loop until time for the graveside service. Her children have honored her wishes. Friends may also call at the homes of Fay, Erma or John at anytime. The graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 17, at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from Mrs. Hardin's grandsons. Minister, pallbearers and friends are requested to meet at the residence, 150 Nave Hollow Loop, at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alabama Kiwanis Foundation, NW Alabama Home Builders Association, Webb Children's Trust Fund, P.O. Box 308, Winfield, Alabama 35594.

Ruby married Cecil H. Hardin on 19 Oct 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cecil (son of John W. Hardin and Doshie Campbell) was born on 26 Feb 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Dimple M. Williams, 93, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012, in the Pine Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Daisy Williams Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Buracker; two sons, Terry Williams and Jewell "Pete" Williams; three sisters, Ruby Hardin, Opal Gouge and June Allen; two brothers, Harold Grindstaff and Wesley Grindstaff; ex-husband, Dewey Williams.

Mrs. Williams was a retired seamstress and was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, working in her flowers and sewing.

Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Cole and husband, Karl, Elkridge, MD; a son, Harold Williams and wife, Linda, Mooresboro, NC; three brothers, A.B. Grindstaff, David Grindstaff and Elic Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Josie Shook, whom she considered her "most special sister" for her whole life and husband, Jack, Elizabethton, and Dorothy Deloach, Elizabethton; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Survivors also include, Claudia Proctor and Roy Wayne Shipley, both of whom Mrs. Williams raised as her own.

The funeral service for Mrs. Williams will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, April 23, 2012, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Chaplain Bryan Smith officiating.

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

Interment will follow the funeral service at Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected by Josie and Jack Shook. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Williams, Leonard Lewis and Mike Williams.

Dimple married Dewey Williams about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dewey (son of Michael Garfield Williams and Alice Oliver) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON '97 Opal C. Gouge, age 87, 977 Hwy. 91, Elizabethton, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 26, 2008, from Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.

She was a Carter County native born to the late Claude and Daisy Williams Grindstaff. Mrs. Gouge was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and retired from Raytheon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son; one brother: Harold Grindstaff; and one sister: Ruby Hardin.

Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law: Norman Gouge, Elizabethton, William and Donna Gouge, Mt. Holly, NC; one daughter and son-in-law: Sharon and Harry Compton, Orange, VA; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters and one brother-in-law: June and Bill Allen, Dimple Williams, and two brothers and one sister-in-law: Wesley and Lucille Grindstaff, A.B. Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Gouge will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Elmer Carter officiating. Music will be under the direction of Joy Dean Babb and Diana Blevins.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Opal married Howard E. Gouge on 25 Feb 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Howard was born on 29 Jun 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Dec 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Dorothy Mae Grindstaff Deloach, 79, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully at her home Friday morning, March 1, 2019 after an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Claude & Lillie Fritts Grindstaff. Dorothy was a graduate of Unaka High School. She had worked for the Blue Springs Utility District for a number of years and was a homemaker. She was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Carl Deloach, brothers: David (Dave) Grindstaff, Wes, Harold, and AB Grindstaff, her sisters: Ruby, Opel, Dimple and June.

Survivors include her daughter: Kathy Grindstaff of the home, special friend and caregiver, Joy Peterson also of the home. One sister: Josie Shook (Jack). One Brother: Elic Grindstaff. A special sister-in-law: Polly Grindstaff, several nieces and nephews also one special aunt: Una Glick of Delaware.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in the Grindstaff family cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday will be: David Grindstaff, David Gentry, Kenneth Jones, Harold Monteith, Brent Grindstaff, David Tolley and Randy Kirbo. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at her residence. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Amedisys Hospice and a special thanks to Emily White, Michelle Leatherwood, Michelle Mosley and Elaine Mottern.

Dorothy married Carl Edward DeLoach on 25 Dec 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carl (son of James Alfred DeLoach and Elizabeth Rebecca "Lizzie" Treadway) was born about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Feb 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nell Dare Grindstaff Seaboch, 88, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton after an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Tilmon H. and Stella Pierce Grindstaff.
Nell retired from Kay's Ice Cream. She was a member of Piercetown Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chal L. Seaboch; two sons, Donnie L. and Thomas H. Seaboch; two brothers, Ray and Glenn Grindstaff; and two sisters, Charlotte Lunceford and JoAnn Grindstaff.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, James Edward and Martha Seaboch, Elizabethton, and Freddie and Dee Seaboch of Texas; nine grandsons, six granddaughters and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Reed and Sandra Grindstaff, both of Butler; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Nell Dare Grindstaff Seaboch will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, September 23, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harvey White officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery on Saturday, September 24. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Life Care Center for the love and care Nell received during her stay there.

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Barbara Lee Wilson, age 62, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2014 in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness.

She was a daughter of Mary Evelyn Wilson Sargent, Elizabethton and the late Richard Lee Sargent and was born in Carter County. Mrs. Wilson was a retired LPN and worked at several area hospitals during her life. She was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church and a member of the Golden Group at Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson enjoyed cross-stitching, painting, working puzzle books and working ceramics. She loved cats, dogs and children.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Ruby Wilson; and a brother-in-law, Carl D. Hardin.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 39 years, Larry E. Wilson, of the home; two sisters, Shirley Banks and husband, Wilbur, Unicoi; Roberta Campbell and husband, Ed, Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Barbara Presnell and husband, Mike, Johnson City; two brothers-in-law, Lester Wilson and wife, Verna, North Carolina, Michael Wilson and wife, Lynn, Jonesborough; three nieces, Alisha Ferren, Mary Ann Hughes and husband, Chris, and Michelle Nichols; two nephews, Jonathan Presnell and Nicholas Hardin; three great nieces, Courtney Hughes, Kelsey Hughes and Harper Ferren; four great-nephews, Deacon Ferren, Jaelyn Hardin, Tynnesson Hardin, Sage Nichols; and a special friend, Donna.

The Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 15, 2014 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Ray Colbaugh and Reverend Nick Colbaugh officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mike Presnell. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Monday, prior to the funeral service in the chapel or at the residence of the mother, Mary Evelyn Sargent.

The graveside service and internment will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 16th at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Ed Campbell, Nicholas Hardin, Jonathan Presnell, Mike Presnell and other selected family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Wilbur Banks, Paul Pierce, Larry Peters, Billy Grindstaff and Jimmy Peters.

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Erma Myers - JOHNSON CITY
Erma Jean Hardin Myers, age 69, Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 29, 2008, from Christian Care Center of Johnson City following a brief illness.

She was a Carter County native and a daughter of the late Cecil J. and Ruby Grindstaff Hardin. Mrs. Myers was a graduate of Unaka High School class of 1955 and always enjoyed working on the class reunion committee.

Professionally, she was the financial secretary of First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, for thirty-two years. She truly learned to love God's Presbyterian children and enjoyed her years there.

Mrs. Myers became a Christian at an early age, being led to the Lord by the late dear one, Gertrude Hale. She was, at one time, a member of Willow Springs and Caldwell Springs Baptist Churches on Stony Creek. There she was taught by scripture and example.

After her marriage to Dr. George G. Myers (former ETSU professor), in May of 1955, she joined the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church with him and began an active service of Teaching and working in many areas of the Church's program. For twenty-five years, she worked tirelessly at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in West Carter County.

For the last thirteen years, Mrs. Myers had been a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, where she continued to be an innovative teacher, employing flip charts and many objects to illustrate a Sunday School lesson. She became known as the "Bag Lady" because there was always an object in her bag to make a point in a lesson.

Mrs. Myers would like to be remembered as a child of God, a servant and teacher in His church, a caring friend, mother and wife.

Mrs. Myers is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Dr. George G. Myers, of the home; and she was the proud mother of three sons and daughters-in-law: Glenn Stanley and Vicki Myers, Bristol, TN, Lynn Cecil and Rita Myers, Dr. James and Donna Myers, all of Johnson City. Mrs. Myers' other surviving family members are one grandson: Christopher George Myers, Johnson City; one sister and brother-in-law; Lois Fay (Hopson) Treadway and Bob Treadway; one brother and sister-in-law: John H. and Nyoka Hardin, Elizabethton; her nieces and nephews: David Keith and Connie Jo Hopson, Judy Hopson, John Claude and Jennifer Hardin, Jeremy Hardin, Richard and Vikki Thomas and Heather Richardson. In addition, her special friends Nita DeSalme, Wanda Bowers and a number of great-nieces, great-nephews and special cousins also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Myers will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in the First Baptist Church, Elizabethton, with Dr. Angus R. Shaw and Dr. Jim Royston officiating. Music will be under the direction of Julie Cardwell and Tim Smith. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the church prior to the service.

Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, in the Ensor Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at 10 a.m. Friday at Tetrick Funeral Home to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Claude Hardin, Jeremy Hardin, Richard Thomas, Bill Mosley, Steve Smith, Mike Wiggins, Gerald McDowell and Dale Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Messengers Class of First Baptist Church and her longtime friends and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 415 Washington Ave., Elizabethton, TN 37643; the Hales Community Ministry through First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton, TN 37643; to the charity of your choice or to the mission offering of your home church in her memory.

Erma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John H. Hardin, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from Holston Valley Medical Center. John was born in Carter County to the late Cecil H. Hardin and Ruby A. Grindstaff Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Erma J. Myers and Lois Treadway.
John H. Hardin was a family man who always placed God and his family first. He was involved in many things, but he always found the time for God and family. He was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for close to 30 years and also served as a trustee.
John retired from Unaka High School following 33 years teaching agriculture and where he had the only butchering class in Tennessee. He also taught agriculture at Elizabethton High School for four years. His knowledge of agriculture led him to be President of the TN National Vocational Agricultural Association as well as Chairman of the Soil Conservation Service of Elizabethton for many years. John has always loved the land and had a genuine dedication to farming. He was raised in Carter County and farmed here his entire life. His father and grandfather were farmers before him. When he was six years old, his father gave him a calf and told him that he was responsible for it. All through high school, even though he played football, he still had to take care of the dairy cows. While he was in college, he got up each morning at 4:30 a.m. to milk 48 cows before going to school. John has shared his love of the land by teaching his children to love the land that God gave them.
John H. Hardin is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nyoka Hardin; his sons, John Claude Hardin (Jennifer) of Elizabethton and Jeremy L. Hardin (Megan) of Elizabethton; his daughters, Vikki Thomas (Richard) of Elizabethton and Heather Leonard (Dennis) of Bristol, Va.; his grandchildren, Chandler Thomas, Kyndal Thomas, Mason Richardson, Ava Leonard, Hannah Taylor, John Hardin and Gracie Hardin; and his sister-in-law, Jonnie Wilson of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of John H. Hardin will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Pallbearers are Richard Thomas, Dennis Leonard, Deon Sheffield, Doyce Sheffield, Mason Richardson, Richard Allen, Bryce Richardson and Mike Nidiffer. Honorary pallbearers are Sherrill Perry, Howard Campbell and Glen Arnold. The family will receive friends in the chapel from the hours of 5 through 7 p.m., prior to the service. The graveside service and interment for John H. Hardin will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Rodney Deyton officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON - Norman E. Gouge, age 77, of Elizabethton, entered into the hands of the Almighty on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from the Johnson City Medical Center.

Norman was born in Carter County to the late Howard E. and Opal Grindstaff Gouge.

Norman retired from Raytheon in Bristol and also retired from the Tennessee Army National Guard. He was also a United States Air Force veteran where he was active in the U2 Program and had served in the Vietnam Era. Norman was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Captain Lynn F. Folsom VFW Post 2166. He enjoyed life and being with his friends and family.

Those left to cherish his memory include four sons, Bryon Gouge and wife Pamela, of Elizabethton, Gary Gouge and wife Candy, of Granite Falls, NC, Clifford Gouge and wife Linda, of Johnson City, and Michael Gouge; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a sister, Sharon Compton and husband Harry, of Charlottesville, VA; a brother, Bill Gouge and wife Donna, of Mt. Holly, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Norman E. Gouge will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 25, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Eric Wright, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Billy Joe Gouge, 67, of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1951 in Carter County, the son of the late Howard Gouge and Opal Grindstaff Gouge.
Billy enjoyed fly fishing and tinkering with electronics.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Travis Gouge, and his brother, Norman Gouge.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Gouge; daughters, Aolani Gouge and Michelle Smith; stepson, Jeremi Walker and wife Stephanie; sister, Sharon Compton; and grandchildren, Natalie Smith, Mackenzie Walker and Madison Walker.