Myrtle Addie Reece

Myrtle married Mack Donald Reece on 26 Aug 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mack (son of David Henry Reece and Nettie Bell Trivette) was born on 5 Mar 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 7 Mar 1969 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

McDonald married Berniece Ollie Elliott about 1946 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Berniece was born on 9 May 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Maude Reece Culver, age 90, formerly of 411 S. Roan Street, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, in the Hillview Health Center.

A native of Avery County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Mack D. and Myrtle Addie Reece. Mrs. Culver was a former employee of the Giant Supermarket where she decorated cakes for the bakery. She had also worked as an inspector for East TN Undergarment. Mrs. Culver was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where she had been active with the nursery.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Culver was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Culver (1970), her second husband, Harvey Pearce (1974), and her third husband, Van Farthing (2001). She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Jean Peck, and a brother, Donald Reece.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Joe and Andrea Culver, Zephyrhills, FL, and Richard and Becky Culver, Elizabethton; a daughter, Catherine Culver, Elizabethton; several step-children and step-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Kate Estep, Elizabethton; and eight grandchildren, Keith Peck, Elizabethton, Julie Peck, Elizabethton, Kimberly Culver, Okemos, MI, Scott Culver, Johnson City, Matt Culver, Cookeville, TN, Carrie Culver, Nashville, TN, Drew Culver, Richmond, VA, and Josh Culver, Elizabethton. Five great-grandchildren and four nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, or at the home of her son, Richard Culver or her daughter, Catherine Culver, other times. The committal and entombment service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in the Mausoleum of Hope in the Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Tim Tapp officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Jerry Barnett, soloist. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, Keith Peck, Scott Culver, Matt Culver, Drew Culver, Josh Culver, and her great-grandson, Gabriel Lepoutre.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mary Kate Reece Estep, 85, Elizabethton passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, in the Hillview Nursing Center.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late McDonald & Myrtle Reece. She was retired from the East Tennessee Undergarment Factory. Mrs. Estep was a member of the Roan Street Church of God where she had served as a Sunday school teacher for several years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roy K. Estep, who died December 14, 2003; by a sister, Maude Farthing; and a brother, Donald Reece. She was an excellent seamstress.

Survivors include two sons & daughters-in-law, Wayne & Stephanie Estep, Morristown and Glen & Barbara Estep, Johnson City; a brother-in-law, Carl Estep, Elizabethton; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ken Bewley officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Sue Tinker and Gene Estep, Organist. Active Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family.

Mary married Roy Kenneth Estep on 3 Jun 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of Samuel Mitchell Estep and Nannie L. Carden) was born on 15 Oct 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Nov 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Larry Dwight Reece, 70, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late McDonald & Bernice Elliott Reece. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children: Carla Reece and daughter, Cindy Carlock. Dwight was a 1969 graduate of Unaka High School and Herman Robinson Vocational School. He was a lifelong cattle farmer. Dwight was cattleman of the year in 2009. He served with the 776th Maintenance Company during the Gulf War. He served 23 years in the National Guard. He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge. Dwight attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church. He loved camping with his family.

Survivors include his wife: Debbie Whitson Reece. One Daughter & Son-In-Law; Kristie & Matt Carr. Three Grandchildren: Mattie Croy & husband Kaleb, Hannah Carr and Kylie Carr. One Great Grandson on the way. A Step-Son: David Jenkins of Chicago. Sister & Brother-In-Law: Donna & David Asher. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Matt Carr, David Asher, Adam Asher, Mike Cole, Tim McAmis, Keith Bowers, Sr. and Robert Perry.