Smith A. Archer

Smith married Nancy Ann Markland about 1850 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Parrot W. Markland and Joannah Basendine) was born about 1838 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rebecca Archer Estep was the daughter of William Smith Archer and Nancy Ann Markland. She was the wife of Isaac Jackson Estep.

Mother of: John W.; Isaac Jackson; James C.; Nancy E; Martha E.; Mary Catherine; Joe (Jake); Bessie; Charles Bruce.

The following obituary appeared in the April 18, 1955 edition of the Elizabethton Star.

Mrs. Rebecca Archer Estep, 95 of Route 1, Elizabethton died at her home Sunday afternoon after an illness of four months. She was the wife of the late Isaac J. Estep, who preceeded her in death in 1945. She was a member of the Park Street Church of God. Survivors include five sons Andy Estep, Will Estep, S.M. Estep all of Route 1, Elizabethton, Campbell Estep of 1020 West G Street, Elizabethton and John Estep of 122 Railroad Street, Elizabethton, two daughters, Mrs. C.F. Crowe of Guild, Tennessee and Mrs. Rhudy Fortner of Route 1, Elizabethton, thirty-two grand children and thirty-four great grandchildren. One sister Mrs. Sallie Bowers of Route 7, Elizabethton.

Rebecca married Isaac Jackson Estep on 30 Mar 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of Samuel Mitchell Estep and Nancy Ann Campbell) was born on 19 Dec 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Feb 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Jo Ann Peters, 80 died at her home in Hampton R-1, Friday evening after a lingering illness. Mrs Peters was a member of the Hampton Christian Church. Survivors: five daughters, Mrs. Hugh Pierce, Hampton, Mrs. E.E. Bowers of Kingsport, Mrs. Bertha Nichols, Johnson City, Mrs. J.C. Bowers R-2, Elizabethton; one son, Mike Peters, Hampton; one step-son, Lige Peters Hampton; 34 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of her son, Mike Peters with the Rev. John Hall in charge. Burial will be in the Morton Cemetery. Flower bearers will be the granddaughters. The body will be removed to the home of Mike Peters at Hampton Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

Joanna married George Franklin Peters about 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Thomas H. Peters and Nancy A. Morton) was born on 16 Mar 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Nov 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Anderson Campbell about 1895 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Anderson was born in Sep 1874 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Eliza (Estep) about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Fannie Mae Parker on 17 Nov 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fannie (daughter of Samuel Parker and Mary Ellen (Parker)) was born on 7 Mar 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Nannie L. Carden on 25 Dec 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nannie (daughter of Henry A. Carden and Amelia C. Bowers) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Charles Frank Crow on 6 Aug 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Thomas William Crow and Sallie E. Pearce) was born on 22 Apr 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Dec 1984. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mamie married Rhudy Fortner on 25 Dec 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rhudy (son of Columbus "Lum" Fortner and Margret G. "Maggie" Estep) was born on 22 Mar 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Bertha O. Nichols, 93, 101 Mitchell St., Providence, R.I., died Monday morning in the Elmwood Health Center after a lengthy illness. A native of Carter County, she had lived in Rhode Island for the past 20 years and was a daughter of the late Frank and Joanne Archer Peters. Mrs. Nichols was a Protestant and was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Nichols, Sr., in 1981. Survivors include two sons, Ray Nichols, Rt. 5, Johnson City, and Carl Nichols, Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Mike Peters of Hampton; and two sisters, Mrs. Nell Pierce of Hampton and Mrs. Laura Bowers of Elizabethton. Two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. The body is being returned to Elizabethton for funeral and interment. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha O. Nichols, 93, 101 Mitchell St., Provicence, R.I., who died Monday, will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Sunset Chapel of Hatahway-Percy Funeral Home with Fred C. Lester, minister, officiating. Music will be by Mrs. Georgia Cox, organist. Interment will be in the Morton Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Friends may call at the residence of a son, Ray Nichols, Rt. 5, Johnson City, at any time.

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Mrs. E.H. Bowers, 64, died at 1:20 pm Monday at a Kingsport hospital after several months illness. Her home was at Jonesboro, Route 5 on the Johson City-Kingsport Highway. She was born in Hampton, and had lived in Kingsport and Washington County for 33 years. She was a member of Grandview Chapter 441 of Eastern Star and was a Gold Star Mother. He son Lt. Wayne H. Bowers died in World War II. Survivors are her husband, E.H. Bowers, Route 5, Jonesboro; two daughters, Mrs. Logan G. Flanary, Kingsport; Mrs. Philip B. Hardymon, Columbus, Ohio; one son, Capt. James B. Bowers, with the U.S. Air Force in Japan; four sisters: Mrs. Laura Bowers, Elizabethton; Mrs. Nan Smith, Hampton; Mrs. Bertha Nichols, Johnson City; one brother, Mike Peters of Indiana. The body will remain in the Hamlett-Dodson Furneral Home in Kingsport where funeral arrangements will be announced later. Funeral services for Mrs. E.H. Bowers will be conducted at 3 pm Wednesday from the First Christian Church, Kingsport, with Dr. L. Palmer Young officiating assisted by Dr. Clyde Smith of the Central Christian Church of Bristol. Burial will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Celia married Emmert Houston Bowers about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emmert (son of Powell Bowers and Gertrude "Girty" Nidiffer) was born about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Aug 1961 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Lona Morton about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lona (daughter of James Lawson Morton and Mollie Johnson) was born on 9 Feb 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jan 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mike married Texie Beatrice Calhoun about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Texie (daughter of Wilburn Harrison Calhoun and Frances Lutitia Bentley) was born on 10 Feb 1910 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Aug 1990 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Laura M. Peters Bowers, 91, Rt. 2, Elizabethton, died Thursday morning, March 3, 1994 at the home of a grand-daughter, Jane Radford, Rt. 4, Elizabethton, following an extended illness. Mrs. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Frank and JoAnn Archer Peters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John C. Bowers in 1964, two daughters, Dimpler Farris in 1970 and Lula Mae Bowers in 1986, and by three grandchildren. Mrs. Bowers was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church and a retired employee of Southern Cafe.

Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Laura M. Peters Bowers, 91, Rt. 2, Elizabethton, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday from the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday and at the homes of her daughters any time. Friends who wish may make donations in memory of Mrs Bowers to the American Cancer Society in care of Mrs. Alta Jane Caudill, P.O. Box 247, Elizabethton, Tenn., 37643. The family, friends, minister and pallbearers will meet at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Laura married John Clarence Bowers on 20 Aug 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Teter B. Bowers and Belle Estep) was born on 4 Aug 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nell married Hugh Pierce about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hugh was born on 1 Apr 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Feb 1989 in Madison County, , , Alabama; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Daisy D. Estep, 83, 104 Laurel Street, Hampton, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, January 2, 2010, at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late William T. and Fannie Parker Estep. Mrs. Estep attended the Old Horseshoe School at Wilbur Lake and was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation after 44 years of service. She attended the Old Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Jack, Earl, Nat, Alfred and Ray Estep.


Survivors include her daughters, Maxine Lewis and husband Steve, Dimple Church, Tammy Bowers, Rachel Birchfield, Brenda Harvey and Sue Birchfield; a son, Billy Brock; an adopted daughter, Linda Mink; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, David "Cooley" Estep and wife June; a sister-in-law, Georgia Estep; her special friends, Markie Peters and Doris Bullock; and several nieces and nephews.


Funeral services for Mrs. Estep will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carl Grindstaff officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, in the Old Horseshoe Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be David Harvey, Paul Harvey, Steve Lewis and Todd Berry. The family would like to express a special "thank you" to Amedisys Hospice for all the care given to our mother.

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David “Coolie” Estep, 91, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born April 14, 1930, in Carter County, to the late William & Fannie Parker Estep. He was an electrician and was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, gardening and being with his church family. He was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Ollie June Campbell Estep and a son: David Estep, Jr.
Survivors include his daughters: Margaret Luttrell, Judy Estep and Sandra Perkins. Four Grandchildren: Jennifer (Chris) Carter, Norman Markland, Jr & wife Linda, Lisa Norris and Brandy Holder. Five Great Grandchildren: Cassie Graybeal, Russell Carter, Brianna Markland, Seth Carter and Malachi Higgenbotham. His Special Friends: Glen Nave and Jimmy Hopson. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, in Highland Cemetery with his Grandson Rev. Norman Markland, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family.

David married Ollie June Campbell on 30 Aug 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ollie (daughter of Harry Hunter Campbell and Florence Bowling) was born on 17 Aug 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Mar 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carl Edward Estep, 96, of Elizabethton, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, October 6, 2019, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchel and Nanny Carden Estep.
Mr. Estep served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European and South Pacific Theatres. He was retired as a Dental Technician at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was an active member of Roan Street Church of God where he served as clerk for over 50 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Eunice Isaacs Estep; one sister, Novella Treadway; and three brothers, Roy, SM and Floyd Estep.
Survivors include his children, Edward Dean (Sherry) Estep, Kingsport, Sue Tinker, Elizabethton, and Kathy (Ernest) Ensor, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Beth Estep (Jason) Lane, Mark Estep, Jamie Tinker (Brad) Carpenter, Renee Ensor and Jason (Lindsey) Ensor; and two great-grandchildren, David and Jacob Carpenter.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Bewley and Pastor Brien Sturgill officiating. Music will be provided by Gene Estep, Carol Roberts and Daren Shepard. The graveside service and interment will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 11, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:50 a.m. Friday, will be Brad Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter, Jason Ensor, Steve Pierce, Brandon Kent, Kevin Stout, Daren Shepard, Benny Whittemore and Eric Shepard.

Carl married Eunice Isaacs on 11 Aug 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eunice (daughter of Elias Frederick "Fred" Isaacs and Roxie Reece) was born about 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Mary Kate Reece on 3 Jun 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Mack Donald Reece and Myrtle Addie Reece) was born about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Samuel Mitchell "S.M." Estep Jr., 80, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchell Estep Sr. and Nannie Carden Estep. He was employed as a Draftsman at Magnavox for several years and retired as a Draftsman from Snap-On-Tool, Elizabethton. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. S.M. was an active member of the First Christian Church of Elizabethton.

His hobbies were gardening, woodworking and trains.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Humphrey Estep, April 2, 2003; by a sister: Novella Treadway; and three brothers: Infant Howard Dean Estep, Roy Estep and Floyd Estep.

Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Gene & Carolyn Estep, Elizabethton; A grandson: Craig Matthew Estep and his wife, Sylvia, Elizabethton; A Granddaughter: Cara Leanne Estep; Two Great Grandchildren: Sophia Brynn Estep and Camden Mitchell Estep; One Brother & Sister-In-Law: Carl & Eunice Estep, Elizabethton. His brothers and sisters-in-law: J.L. & Edna Collins, Mary & Ted Bryant, Ruth Baker, Martha & Bob Dorsey and Kenneth & Linda Humphrey; A special extended family member, Ruth Reynolds Poore.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Brent Nidiffer and Dr. Don Marshall officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2010, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Mr. Joel Crisp, Soloist, and Mr. Scott Reynolds, Organist. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday, will be: Steve Pierce, Brad Carpenter, Ed Rigney, Leonard February, Tim Broyles, Larry Collins and Steve Dunlap. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family, friends and neighbors and employees of Snap-On-Tool.

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Floyd C. Estep, 74, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchell Estep, Sr and Nannie Carden Estep. Floyd was a 1955 graduate of Elizabethton High School. He was a retired Design Engineer with Inland Container. He was a member of the Carter County Hunting and Fishing Club. He was a member of the Roan Street Church of God but attended Blue Springs Christian Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years Frances Stout Estep, a sister Novella Treadway and a brother, Roy Estep.

Survivors include Two Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Teresa & Michael Edwards, Lexington, South Carolina and Tammy & Steve Pierce, Elizabethton. Four Grandchildren: Christopher Edwards & Wife Kelly, Lexington, SC., Melanie Harmon and husband Rev. John Harmon, Lexington, SC, Daniel Burchett, Knoxville, and Stephanie Pierce, Elizabethton. A Great Granddaughter: Caroline Grace Edwards, Lexington, SC, a Great Grandson Michael Norris Harmon, Lexington, SC. Two Brothers: Carl Estep and S.M. Estep, Jr. both of Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews and his very special dog, Zorro.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Richard Thomason officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. John Harmon officiating. Music will be provided by Gene Estep, Organist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday will be: Joe Oliver, Richard Caldwell, Rick Melton, Rusty Melton, Glen Estep, Bill Mosley, Bill Hamilton and Norman Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Terry Miller, Bill Turner, Bill Polly, Wayne Estep, Dean Estep,and the Elizabethton High School Class of 1955.

Floyd married Frances Stout about 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frances was born about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estelee married Lloyd I. Carden on 15 Aug 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lloyd (son of Charles Carden and Sarah Margaret "Maggie" Nave) was born on 3 Mar 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Nov 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Earnest "Ernie" Fortner, 80, Siam Community of Elizabethton passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 in the Four Oaks Health Care Center of Jonesborough.

He was a son of the late Rhudy and Mamie Estep Fortner. Mr. Fortner was a farmer and a member of the Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, western movies and all of his friends from John Reed Nursing Home and Four Oaks Health Care Center. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Glenda Hall and Irene Shirley; five brothers, David Fortner, Larry Fortner, Jimmy Fortner, Lloyd Fortner and James W. Fortner.

Survivors include a sister, Fannie Mae Fortner Henshaw Gosnell of Jonesborough; a brother, Bruce Fortner of Lincoln, Nebraska; two special sisters-in-law, Trula B. Fortner, Elizabethton and Alazine Fortner, Scherltz, Texas; also several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in the Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilbur Dam Road, Elizabethton with Rev. Gene Deaton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 until 2:00 PM. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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JOHNSON CITY - Glenda Rhea Fortner DeVault Hall, 70, of Johnson City, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Glenda was a native of the Siam Community in Elizabethton. She was a daughter of the late Rhudy A. and Mamie Estep Fortner. She was a lifelong member of Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church. Glenda was loved by all who met her. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, proving you don't have to be blood to be family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Hall; son, James Paul DeVault; sister, Irene Shurling; and brothers, David, Larry, Worley, Lloyd, and Jimmy Fortner. Survivors include: five children, Linda Gail Carrera, Teresa Rhea Davis (Steven), Justin Eugene DeVault, Kathy Lee (Don), Joy Thacker, and JD Loveland; 11 grandchildren, Amanda Marie Carrera, Matthew Eugene Carrera, Dakoda Carrera, Michael Bales (Katie), Kristen N. Bales, Amber Ruth DeVault, James Patrick, James Connor DeVault, Brandon Britt, Jacqueline Quillen (Nick), and Russ Thacker; 14 great grandchildren, Mamie Marie, Jacoby Kyle, Jonathon Thomas, Mary Katherine, Nakoda Nevaeh, Waylon James, Logan, Evan, Kayla, Katie, Natalie, Vivian, Maggie, and Lisa; two brothers, Bruce and Earnest Fortner; one sister, Fannie Mae Gosnell; special sister-in-law, Trula Bell Fortner; cherished lifelong friend, Charlene Elliott; and several nieces and nephews. The family of Glenda Hall will receive friends from 4 pm to 6 pm Thursday, April 21, 2016 in the Morris-Baker Dogwood Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 6 pm Thursday. A committal is scheduled for 1:30 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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ELIZABETHTON - William "Bill" Zane Peters, age 85, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Bill was born in Hampton, Tennessee to the late Mike and Texie Calhoun Peters.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Peters; and two sisters, Louise Hazlewood and Gail White; his second wife, Peggy Smith Peters; and his dog and companion, "Pandora".

Bill had worked as a pipefitter and was both a United States Army veteran and a United States Navy veteran. He was of the Protestant faith and attended Prayer Tabernacle, where he served as a deacon. Bill enjoyed riding motorcycles, woodworking, shooting muzzleloaders, riding horses and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles sports fan.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of forty three years, Mary Tyree Peters, of the home; six children, Billy Manwaring and wife Carmen, of Dallas, TX, Kitty Moore and husband Ralph, of Elizabethton, Gregory Zane Peters, of Elizabethton, TN, Charles "Cowboy" Webb, of Johnson City, TN, Wendy Webb Avery, of Johnson City, TN, and Jeremy Daniel Peters, of the home; eight grandchildren, Samantha, Zane, Julia, Stephanie, T.J., Kristi, Tamrah and Rylan; fourteen great grandchildren; two brothers, George "Buster" Peters and wife Nancy, of Deer Park, NY and Steve Peters and wife Sherrie, of Jonesborough, TN; and one sister, Carolyn Magnuson and husband Terry, of Mishawaka, IN.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of William "Bill" Zane Peters will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 29, 2018 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Johnny Hilton and Pastor Mack Presnell, officiating. Music will be provided by Ralph Moore, soloist. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday, or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Al Garcia, Shawn Rivers, Joe Currington, Jim Kiser, Smokey Boling and Darrell Wagner.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the emergency room staff at Johnson City Medical Center and also to the strangers who helped at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Johnson City.

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Rose Ella Bowers Hardin, 85, passed away peacefully the morning of May 6, 2023, in Pompano Beach, Fla., after a lengthy illness. She was born October 13, 1937, to the late John C. Bowers and Laura Peters Bowers in Carter County, Tenn. Rose was a 1954 graduate of Unaka High School. She worked in the restaurant and dietary industry throughout her professional career, including positions at Northside Hospital, Westside Elementary School, and T. A. Dugger Middle School. She was a member of Westside Christian Church. She was a life-long Elizabethton High School football fan and Tennessee Lady Vol basketball fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hardin, and five sisters, Lula Mae Bowers, Anna Belle Hardin, Ruth Pierce, Dora Carr and Dimple Farris. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox She is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Kimberly Hardin of Pompano Beach, Fla., and her three sons, Timothy Hardin of Pompano Beach, Fla., Michael Hardin of Elizabethton, and Dr. Robin Hardin of Knoxville. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Alexandra Hardin of Boston, Mass., and grandson, Elijah Hardin of Frisco, Texas. She is also survived by her niece, Inez Burton, and several other nieces and nephews.

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