Ruth L. Turner

Ruth married John Walter DeLoach on 28 Sep 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James R. DeLoach and Jane J. Williams) was born on 1 Oct 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried about 8 Dec 1923 in Estep Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Walter was killed in action during WWI on 1 Oct 1918. He served in G Company, 117th Infantry, 30th Infantry Division, US Army. Walter's brother Charles applied for and received a tombstone from the War Department.

Mary married Monroe E. Winters on 3 May 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Monroe (son of George W. Winters and Debbie Shepherd) was born in Feb 1893 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 May 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Unknown GEDCOM info: Pellegra

Gracie married Samuel Cecil Nidiffer on 19 Feb 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of William Mark Nidiffer and Rebecca Caroline Bowers) was born on 2 Apr 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Oct 1961 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Beatrice Bonnie Odom on 26 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beatrice (daughter of Samuel H. Odom and Nannie Hill) was born on 1 Aug 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Mar 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Unknown GEDCOM info: Influenza

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Gladys Mae Taylor, 91, formerly of Taylor Town Road, Elizabethton, died on Thursday, December 20, 2007, in Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

She entered Heaven's gates to be with her precious Savior. She was a sweet and loving Mother, Grandmother and friend to all.

Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Mary Belle Deloach Winters; her husband, Elwood Taylor; two sons, Lloyd Ray Taylor, Clifford Taylor; one daughter, Charlotte Morton; one brother and one sister.

Mrs. Taylor is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and W.C. Rasnick, Elizabethton, Frances (Otcie) and Fred Sluder, Elizabethton, Vickie and Wayne Barry, Mountain City, Jenny and Ernest Rosenbaum, Ringold, GA; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Douglas Taylor, Elizabethton, Kenneth and Barbara Taylor, Johnson City; one brother, Lloyd Winters, Elizabethton; seventeen grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a special friend, Gerald Clark of Life Care Elizabethton and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Mrs. Taylor will be conducted on Saturday, December 22, 2007, at 8:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel with Rev. Jackie Cole, Rev. Steve Burleson and Rev. Mike Robinson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ms. Becky Darnell, soloist. The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Sunday, December 23, 2007, at 2:00 PM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 PM Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Jim Nave, Terry Oliver, Darrell Hardin, David Collins, Gary Rosenbaum and Mike Rosenbaum. Honorary pallbearers will be Lustus Woods, Jr., Richard Blevins and Gary Smith. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of Diane Rasnick, 110 Little Avenue, Biltmore Community at other times.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff, nurses and CNAs at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, especially Maxine, Kitty and Nina and to Caris Healthcare Hospice for all their help and concern for our Mother.

Gladys married Harry Gilbert Wilson about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced on 23 May 1935. Harry was born about 1914; died about 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married William Jesse Carroll about 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced on 23 Oct 1941. William (son of William Emory Carroll and Laura Bell Hicks) was born on 3 Jan 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Elwood R. Taylor on 22 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elwood (son of Edward D. Taylor and Easter Lowe) was born on 5 Aug 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 May 1991 in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried on 6 May 1991 in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Lloyd G. Winters, 89, formerly of 216 South Main Street, Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Winters was the son of the late Monroe and Mary Belle Deloach Winters and was a native of Carter County.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Jordan Winters, in 1986; a brother, Robert Winters; two sisters, Gladys Winters Taylor and Hazel Winters.

Mr. Winters was a retired printer from E.T.S.U. and worked at Pressman's House in Rogersville. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in WWII. He was a member and elder of Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elizabethton.

Mr. Winters is survived by two nephews, Steve Winters and his wife, Cindy, Ocean Springs, MS, and Gregory L. Winters and his wife, Sally, Vancouver, WA. Several other nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, 2009, from 1:00-2:30 PM at Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 PM, following the visitation, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Dwight Basham officiating. Active pallbearers will be members of Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 East F Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

The family wished to express a special thank you to John Morrison and the staff of Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center and to Gregory C. Winters.

Floyd married Margaret Jordan on 11 Feb 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of William Jordan and Flora L. Perry) was born on 7 Jul 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jun 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Greg Winters stated that he died in the Mountain Home VA Medical Center, Washington County, TN.

Robert married Charlotte Sue Jordan on 3 Jul 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charlotte (daughter of William Jordan and Flora L. Perry) was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DELOACH, Charlie Jr.
"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, February 5, 1944
CHARLIE DELOACH, JR.
Charlie Deloach Jr., age 16, died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Deloach, 506 Elm Street Friday morning at 1:00 o'clock after an illness of three months.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deloach; two brothers, Richard and Kenneth; one sister, Janice; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Deloach; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Odom, Hampton; and a number of uncles and aunts.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the home, 506 Elm Street, with the Rev. George Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Marvin Kyte, Jimmie Kyte, Wayne Smith, Kenneth Lewis, Dick Van Huss, Roy Garrison, and William Hampton.
The Roy Hathaway Funeral Homes is in charge.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kenneth Loyd Deloach, 82, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charles and Bonnie Odom Deloach. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended George Washington University.
He retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. Following his retirement he was employed for 14 years as a Perquiman agent for the General Services Administration, US Government.
Kenneth and Pat had lived in Woodbridge, Virginia, for 17 years before returning to Elizabethton. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church, where he had formerly served as a deacon, Sunday School Teacher and served in other capacities of the church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife of 61 years: Patricia Nave Deloach; One Daughter & Son-In-Law: Mary Jane & Morgan French, Houston, Texas; One Son & Daughter-In-Law: Kenneth Allen and Donna Deloach, Suffolk, Virginia; Two Grandchildren: Edward Clifton French and Meredith Holly French, both of Baton Rouge, La.; His special "Little Friend," Madeline. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hendrich officiating.
Graveside Service and Interment will be private in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Bill & Rita Fancher. Active Pallbearers will be: Tim Lyons, Hasferd Slemp, Tom Milhorn, Thomas Isaacs, Richard Fair, Benny Medearis, Jerry Stout and Jay Harms. Honorary pallbearers will be: His Church Family.

Kenneth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BULLS GAP — Janice Ruth Deloach McClanahan, 62, 899 Saint Clair Road, Bulls Gap, died Tuesday, December 9, 2003, as the result of an automobile accident.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Bonnie Odom Deloach. She had lived in Hawkins County for several years. She was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. In her earlier years, she was employed at E. Watts John’s Insurance Agency. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Mrs. McClanahan was preceded in death by Her Husband, Frank McClanahan, March 11, 2002; and Three Brothers: Charles Franklin Deloach, Richard D. Deloach and an Infant brother.

Survivors include a son: Don Swanner, Morristown; A Daughter & Son-in-Law: Kim & Jerry Sexton, Bulls Gap; A Granddaughter: Bonnie Morgan; A Brother & Sister-in-Law: Kenneth L. & Pat Deloach, 395 Garrison Road, Elizabethton; One Aunt: Dot Odom Grindstaff, Elizabethton; Two Nieces: Lucy Webster, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Mary Jane French, Friendswood, Texas; One Nephew: Kenneth A. Deloach, Suffolk, Virginia.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2003, at Mayes Mortuary, Morristown. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mayes Mortuary, Morristown.

Janice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janice married Glenn Franklin McClanahan, Jr. on 27 Jan 1989 in Hamblen County, , , Tennessee. Glenn (son of Glenn Franklin McClanahan, Sr. and Volena Rose Hudgens) was born on 15 Aug 1939 in Hamblen County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 2002 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James Delmus Griffey, Jr. 65, 818 Walnut Street, Elizabethton, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at his residence following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late James Delmus and Hazel Winters Griffey, Sr. Mr. Griffey was preceded in death by one son, James Monroe Griffey.
He was a retired bus driver with Elizabethton City Schools.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Bateman Griffey, of the home; two daughters: Sylvia and Heather Griffey, both of Elizabethton; one son, Steve Bateman, Elizabethton; one brother, Jerry Griffey, Elizabethton; one grandson, Shane Bateman, Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews.
Private disposition will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association of Tennessee, 1808 West End Avenue, Suite 514, Nashville, TN 37203 or Elizabethton City School System, 804 South Watauga Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Kenneth F. Taylor, 71, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Taylor, a son of the late Elwood R. and Gladys Winters Taylor, was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Taylor, who lost his life fighting in the Vietnam War, and a sister, Charlotte Morton.

Mr. Taylor was a 1963 graduate of Elizabethton High School and a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving two tours in Vietnam, receiving two Bronze Stars, the National Service Defense Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Ribbon with two Silver Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. He also served three years with the Tennessee National Guard. He worked at Ed Morse Saturn-Cadillac in Tampa, FL, from 1997-2007, then at Bill Gatton Mountain Empire Saturn where he worked in sales until General Motors discontinued the Saturn Brand and he retired. He attended Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church and was also a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens Center. He also really loved his pets, Sam and Patches, enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and football.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of thirty-three years, Barbara A. Pierce Taylor, of the home; a brother, Conway (Doug) Taylor, Johnson City; four sisters, Vickie Barry and her husband, Wayne, Mountain City; Diane Rasnick, and her husband, W.C., Elizabethton; Frances Sluder and her husband, Fred, Elizabethton; Jenny Rosenbaum, Ringold, GA; and his special friends, Kent and Lisa Gunderson, Nashville, TN. Several nieces and nephews, including a special great-niece, Makenzie Miller, also survive.

A graveside service for Mr. Taylor will be conducted at 10:00 AM, on Friday, March 24, 2017, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Mark Potter and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Williams, Terry Barnett, Joe Caruso and John Barker. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend may join the family at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Friends may also call at the home at anytime.

The family would like to express a heartfelt and sincere thank you to the doctors and nurses at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, and especially Dr. Tammy Taylor, for the care and compassion given to Mr. Taylor and the family, and to the members of the Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church.

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Vickie Lynn Barry, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2021. Vickie was born on January 2, 1951 to the late Elwood Taylor and Gladys Winters Taylor. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford Taylor, Kenneth "Shorty" Taylor and Doug "Conway" Taylor, as well as her sisters Jenny Rosenbaum and Charlotte Morton.
Vickie was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed traveling, camping, arranging flowers, and loved her dog, “Little Bit”. She loved spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. She was an active member of First Freewill Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 51 years, Wayne Barry; daughter, Angela Davis and husband Brad; sisters, Diane Rasnick and husband WC, Francis Sluder; grandchildren, Conner and Collin Davis; several nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in law.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastors Dan Foster and Greg Poe officiating. The burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery.