Rosa L. Colbaugh

Rosa married William M. Peters on 4 Jul 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Alfred M. Peters and Nancy A. Nidiffer) was born on 26 Jun 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 May 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forbes Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Dessie G. Garland about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dessie (daughter of John Hamilton Garland and Corado Hardin) was born on 1 Sep 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Hildred Iona Van Huss about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hildred (daughter of Thomas Sylvannus Van Huss and Ethel Blevins) was born on 31 Aug 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jul 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Eliza Jane Echols on 26 Feb 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born about 1908 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonard married Myrtle Ruth Matheson on 10 Dec 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle (daughter of Conley Matheson and Delia C. "Dillie" (Matheson)) was born on 31 May 1916 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 6 Mar 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brooks married Iona Cable on 3 Jul 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Iona (daughter of James Lloyd Cable and Reta Dove Grindstaff) was born about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Dec 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laymont married Carmaletta Garland about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carmaletta (daughter of William Odell Garland and Ada Colbaugh) was born on 11 Oct 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 May 1978 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rev. Herbert Hoover Williams. Herbert (son of Jessie Williams and Maggie Wilson) was born on 22 Sep 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gerald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Lois "Boots" Hardin, 83, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Henry and Eliza Jane Echols Peters and was born in Carter County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard Leslie "Ricky" Hardin; two brothers, Roy Lowe, Leslie "Bee" Peters; and a sister, Corrine Rogers.
Mrs. Hardin was a member of the Watauga Freewill Baptist Church, where she was very active. She loved her church, the time she spent at the beach, and going to yard sales.
She is survived by her husband of sixtyfive years, Richard Hardin, of the home; a son, Jonathan Hardin, Elizabethton; a daughter, Pamela Wilson and her husband, Daryl, of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Legend Hardin, Beth Tester and her husband, Paul, Sarah Oaks and her husband, Ryan, all of Elizabethton, and Amanda Neas and her companion, Joe Harville, West Minister, CO; seven greatgrandchildren, Lucien, Kagan and Raelyn Tester, Nathaniel and Nicole Oaks, Hannah Carr, all of Elizabethton, and Leslie Anne Harville, West Minister, CO; a brother, Ed Peters, Elizabethton; and her very special friends, Bob and Carla Jean Cox, Knoxville. She is also survived by her very best friend, Freida Williams, Elizabethton.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Hardin will be conducted on Monday, June 22, 2015, at 3:00 PM at the Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Greer and Rev. Charlie Trivett officiating.
The family will receive friends in the church from 1:003:00 PM on Monday prior to the service and at the home or at the home of her son, Jonathan, at other times.
Interment will follow the funeral service at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her Watauga Valley Freewill Baptist Church family.

Lois married Richard Hubert Hardin on 21 Jan 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Richard (son of Hubert Harden and Delia Campbell) was born on 6 May 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 May 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Loretta Peters Colbaugh, age 76, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her residence. Loretta was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Brooks Clyde Peters and Iona Lee Cable Peters.

Loretta was an active pastor's wife of 49 years, her most precious moments were the birth of her son, her grandson and being a loving and devoted pastor's wife. She had worked at Great Lakes Research as an executive assistant and retired from the Social Security Administration. Loretta was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Unaka High School and enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking, working in her flowers and bird watching. Most of all she loved cooking lunches for her family on Sundays and loved assisting with her church activities.

Those left to cherish her wonderful memory include her husband of 55 years, Ray Colbaugh, of the home; her son, Kevin Brooks Colbaugh; her grandson, Rev. Nicholas Colbaugh and wife Lynae; a sister, Sue Turbyfill and husband Wayne; her nieces, Shirlene Turbyfill and Kayla Turbyfill; a step granddaughter, Kalyee Carrier; a step grandson, Tyler Carrier and wife Renya; and a nephew, David Turbyfill.

A service to celebrate the life of Loretta Peters Colbaugh will be conducted at 8:00 PM on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Elizabethton with Rev. Nicholas Colbaugh (grandson) and her son, Kevin Colbaugh, officiating. Music will be under the direction of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Quartet. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church, prior to the service on Sunday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 4, 2019 in the Blevins Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be the deacons of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church.

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Herbert L. Williams, 69, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Elizabethton on July 1, 1950 to the late Hoover and Rada Williams. He was a retired mechanic. He loved working on cars and lawn mowers. He enjoyed playing music and singing with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lynice Ritchie, and a daughter, Leca Bailey.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Williams, daughter, Reca Hazelwood, son, Jeff Williams, brother, Jessie Williams, sister, Patricia Carden, and brother, Richard Williams, all of Elizabethton. His grandchildren include Britney Taylor, Christopher Campbell, Nicholas Williams, Autumn Williams, Aliana Williams, Charlie Williams, Joseph Campbell, Summer Brock, Brandon Oliver, Skyler Campbell and Lexi Oliver; and a host of nieces and nephews and a long list of great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will assemble for a celebration of life at Moore’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church on February 6. Services will start at 6 p.m. with Rev. Willie Campbell.

Lynice married Ernest Lynn Ritchie about 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ernest (son of John K. Ritchie and Hattie Etta Love) was born on 21 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ritch Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Richard Gale Williams, age 62, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his residence.

Richard was born in Elizabethton to the late Hoover and Rada Peters Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Herbert Williams and Lynice Ritchie.

Richard was a graduate of Unaka High School and had worked for Grady’s Drycleaners in Johnson City for many years, also, he helped open and worked at Tri-Cities Wholesale Tobacco Store #1 in Boones Creek. Richard was once a member of the Carter County Rescue Squad. He also drove a school bus for Carter County bus garage and did transporting for the Norfolk Southern Railroad Company in Bristol. Richard was of the Christian faith and attended Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.

Richard loved to sing, loved a good joke and announced local wrestling events/ E.C.W. and others. He also enjoyed working the old scoreboard for Nascar at BMS races. Richard also sang with different groups both gospel and country. Richard was a band booster member for several years for the Betsy Band in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He also enjoyed camping at Little Wilbur and Roan Mountain campground. Richard had also coached a girls’ softball team junior league for Stacey’s Carpet during the years of 1985 - 1987.

Those left to cherish his many wonderful memories include his fiancé, Helen Harris, of the home; his children, Richard Shane Williams and wife Jessica, of Unicoi County, Heather Diane Williams and fiancé Kenneth Harrison II, of Johnson City and daughters-to-be, Heather Reed and Melissa Landry; his special friend/ brother, Danny Simmons, Tommy Addair, Randall Chapman, Earl and Jaye Hattan; eleven grandchildren, Hannah, Olivia, Kelsey, Kenneth III, Elijah, all from Johnson City, TN, Steven and Salym, of Elizabethton, Brooklynn, Charlie, Jonas, all of Kingsport and Betsy, of Virginia Beach, VA; a great granddaughter, Annabelle; and two siblings, Patricia “Trish” Carden and Jessie Williams. Several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pamela Jane Wilson, 62, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at her residence.
A native of Elizabethton, she was a daughter of the late Richard H. and Lois Juanita Peters Hardin and was born on February 9, 1956. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Leslie Hardin.
Pamela was a 1974 graduate of Unaka High School and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, playing the piano and making jewelry; but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 41 years, Daryl Wilson, of the home; three daughters, Beth Tester and husband Paul, Sarah Oaks and husband Ryan and Amanda Harville and husband Joe, all of Elizabethton; seven grandchildren, Lucien Tester, Kagan Tester, Raelyn Tester, Nathaniel Oaks, Nicole Oaks, Hannah Carr and Leslie Harville, all of Elizabethton; one brother, Jonathan Hardin of Elizabethton; a niece, Legend Hardin of Elizabethton; a special cousin, Gary Keith Peters of Houston, Texas; and a special friend, Brenda Swift Campbell of Elizabethton.
A service to celebrate Pamela's life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. The family will receive friends in the chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 28, in the Garland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Pamela's neighbors.