Thomas J. Clark

Thomas married Louisa Penelope Williams on 22 Jul 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Louisa was born about 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary A. "Mollie" McInturff on 3 Dec 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Wilson McInturff and Sarah Burchfield) was born on 11 Apr 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Aug 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Lydia E. Range on 10 Oct 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lydia was born in Aug 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William Birchfield on 9 Jan 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norah married William Lemuel Mathias Van Huss about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Joseph Powell Van Huss and Rebecca Nead) was born on 5 Sep 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jun 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Van Huss Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lina married William F. Taylor about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of David W. Taylor and Joanna Gourley) was born on 13 Jun 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Rhoda Hyder about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rhoda was born about 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lilly Jane Hyder about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lilly was born on 12 Jul 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Margaret Young on 11 Apr 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Ethel (Clark) about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ethel was born about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nora married Andrew J. "Andy" Grindstaff on 15 Sep 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of John H. Grindstaff and Sally Merritt) was born on 26 Jan 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Oct 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Judson married Nora Kathleen Hunter about 1930. Nora was born on 27 Jan 1908 in West Virginia, , , ; died on 28 May 1971 in Forsyth County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Van Huss Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Ruby (Clark) about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruby was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mack Edward Clark, age 90, died peacefully March 11, 2010, at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol Tennessee. He was born on February 19, 1920, to the late Lillie Jane Hyder Clark and William Madison Clark in Elizabethton, Tenn.

He served in World War II as an Army Sergeant in Company D, 354th Infantry, 89th Infantry Division. For his involvement in the Rhineland Central European campaign, including the Battle of the Bulge, he received the EAME Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars; Good Conduct Medal; American Theater Ribbon; American Defense Ribbon; and the World War II Victory Medal. He helped liberate Ohrdruf, a Buchenwald sub-camp, on April 4, 1945. Upon discharge for the Army, he worked for S.S. Jones in Johnson City where he completed an apprenticeship as a machinist. He then worked as a machinist for Unisys until he retired in 1983 as a supervisor.

Mr. Clark was a member of Central Christian Church and the Loyal Berean Sunday School Class. He attended regularly until he became a shut-in. In addition to his parents, Mr. Clark was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas (Tom) Clark, Robert (Bud) Clark and Edgar (Eck) Clark; and three sisters, Annie Clark Little, Ossie Clark Heaton and June Clark Vandeventer.

He is survived by his faithful caregiver and beloved wife of 68 years, Sarah Elizabeth Leonard Clark; two daughters, Karen Elaine Clark Salyer and husband David of Campobello, S.C., and Elizabeth Maxine Clark Sams and husband Charles of Bristol Tennessee; three grandchildren, Lisa Sams Abel and husband Larry of Bristol Tennessee, Edward Sams and wife Jackie of Albuquerque, N.M., and Kelly Salyer of Campobello, S.C.; one great-granddaughter, Maura Wilson Trice and husband Tim of Bristol Tennessee; one brother, James (Jim) Clark and wife Nettie of Elizabethton, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Charles Bolick and his staff at Sapling Grove, EMS Response teams, MSICU nurses and staff of Wellmont Hospital, and especially the Wellmont Hospice House for their kindness and loving care of Mr. Clark. Funeral service will be held Sunday, March 14, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Minister Eugene Brockley and Minister Ross Dampier officiating.

Mack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - James Madison Clark, 84, Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. A native of Carter County he was a son of the late William M. and Lillie Jane Hyder Clark. He was a 1951 graduate of Happy Valley High School. Mr. Clark had worked as a maintenance electrician at the Budd Company and the National Casket Company. He was a member of the Local 2155 United Auto Workers Union, Benefits Representative of the Budd Company and President of the Union at the National Casket Company. Mr. Clark was a Member, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher of Big Spring Church of Christ. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Clark was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

Survivors include: his sweet and loving wife of 59 years, G. Nettie Clark; children: Timothy James (Jamie) and wife Janice Clark, Mark Wayne Clark and friend Mary Mitchell, all of Elizabethton; Granddaughter, Jamie Lee Clark; special Brother-in-law, Sam Hamilton and wife Mable and Sister-in law, Virginia Nave; Several Nieces and Nephews.

The family appreciates the excellent care given to him and his family by the VA Staff, ICU, Surgical Team and the ER Staff. Also a "Special Thank You" to Lisa Butler, Shirlene Odom, Wyatt Phipps and The Ladies of Big Spring Church of Christ.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Glen Layfield, minister officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military Honors will be by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:20 p.m. Saturday are: Joel Clark, Robert Clark, Doug Vandeventer, Austin Oaks, Josh Foltz, Jeff Chambers, Johnny Butler and Kenny Little. Honorary Pallbearers are: Sam Hamilton, Lewis Heaton, Jack Clark, Albert Nave, Jack Chambers, Gene Grindstaff, Ronnie Little, Co-workers at the Bud Company, Chaplain Doug Dixon, Chaplain Lloyd Hicks, his Church Family and his friends and neighbors.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mrs. Wilma Ruth Clark Owens, 93, of the Southside Community of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Hillview Health Center. Mrs. Owens was a daughter of the late Robert N. and Marguerite Young Clark and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Owens, on August 8, 1991; a brother, Paul F. Clark and two sisters, Virginia Gouge and Dorothy Pearson.

Mrs. Owens was a retired school teacher as well as having retired from NARC; she was also a charter member of Southside Christian Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her church family and because she had a giving and loving spirit, she loved doing for and helping others. She loved to cook and was an accomplished baker, known for her butterscotch, coconut and chocolate pies. She also liked to sew and crochet.

Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Connie Hicks and her husband, Pat; Jonni Simerly and her husband, Dan; all of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Andrew Hicks, Laura Hardy and her husband, Jason, Julie Simerly, Daniel Simerly; a brother-in-law, Jim Pearson, Elizabethton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Jean Owens, Bluff City; a sister-in-law, Janie Cain, Gray, and several special nieces and nephews. Her special "family", the members of Southside Christian Church also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Owens will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Southside Christian Church, 1610 Southside Road, Elizabethton, with Mr. Michael Koruschak, Minister, and Mr. Paul Knapp, Minister, officiating. The family will receive friends in the church from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday prior to the service.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Andrew Hicks, Daniel Simerly, Jason Hardy, Aaron Gray, Robert Clark, Dr. Jimmy Pearson, Lee Gouge, David Clark and Bruce Cakebread. Honorary pallbearers will be the Elders and Deacons of Southside Christian Church, her many church friends at Southside Christian Church and Dr. James Shipley and staff. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet the family at the cemetery at 10:50 AM on Wednesday.

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BEDFORD, Texas — Frederick Earl VanHuss, a resident of Bedford for 32 years, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at the age of 72. Fred graduated from Tri- State College with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked in that field for over 40 years. He served in Germany during the later years of the Korean war and was awarded marksmanship awards. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Hazel R. VanHuss. Survivors include his children, Debbie Long, Patty Suarez, Donna Wrachford and Rick VanHuss, all of Arlington, and Steve VanHuss, Seattle, Wash. Eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Services will be held in Tennessee.

Frederick married Hazel Stephens about 1954. Hazel (daughter of William Warren Stephens and Celia Belle Teague) was born on 26 Nov 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Mar 2004 in Tarrant County, , , Texas; was buried in Stephens Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]