Arthur A. Williams

Arthur married Sarah Jane Buckles about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 30 Aug 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Joannah H. Jenkins on 30 May 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joannah was born about 1868 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Betsey Oliver on 7 Nov 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Betsey was born about 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Theodocia Bowers about 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Theodocia (daughter of Alfred R. Bowers and Rebecca S. Carriger) was born about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Lawson H. Bowers on 25 Jun 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lawson (son of Teter Nave Bowers and Mary E. Anderson) was born on 13 Jun 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jun 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Robert married Lucy Bowers on 25 Dec 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lucy (daughter of Alfred R. Bowers and Rebecca S. Carriger) was born in Jun 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1958 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allen married Lucy (Williams) about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lucy was born in Mar 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married Alice Oliver about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of Christian C. Oliver, daughter of Christian C. Oliver and Levica Nave) was born about 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, February 26, 1946
MRS. SALLIE COLLINS
Mrs. Sallie Collins, age 63, died at her home in Siam Monday evening at seven o'clock after an illness of two months. Mrs. Collins was the daughter of the late Art and Sarah Williams, wife of G. O. Collins, member of the Siam Baptist Church.
Survivors are the husband, six daughters, Mrs. Jess Lipford, Mrs. Emerson Gentery[sic], Mrs. Stewart Edwards, Mrs. Ralph Vanhuss, Mrs. Chester Hardin, Mrs. Frances Collins. Three sons, Luther, Ronald, Jack, with the U. S. Navy. Three brothers, Ike, Mike, and Allen Williams; one sister, Mrs. Lawson Bowers, 16 grandchildren, all of Elizabethton, route 1.
The body will be taken to the home at Siam Valley this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.



"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, February 27, 1946
MRS. SALLIE COLLINS
Mrs. Sallie Collins, age 63, died at her home in Siam Monday evening at eleven thirty o'clock after an illness of two months. Mrs. Collins was the daughter of the late Art and Sarah Buckles Williams; wife of G. C. Collins, member of Siam Baptist church.Survivors are her husband, six daughters, Mrs. Jess Lipford, Emerson Gentry, Stewart Edwards, Ralph Vanhuss, Chester Hardin, Miss Frances Collins; three sons, Luther, Ronald, and Jack of the U. S. Navy; three brothers, Ike, Mike, Allen Williams; one sister, Mrs. Lawson Bowers, all of Elizabethton; sixteen grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Siam Baptist church Thursday afternoon at three o'clock with the Rev. E. L. Edens officiating. Burial will be made in Blue Springs Cemetery.
Active pallbearers, Nellis Shell, Belva Heaton, Arnold Lovelace, John Lovelace, Howard Hardin, Cecil Vanhuss, Luther Buckles, Tom Lovelace.
Flowerbearers[sic], Cleo and Wanda Hardin, Irma and Hazel Lovelace, Bernice and Ruth Heaton, Edith Montgomery, Helen Montgomery, Nora Grace Heaton, Callie Jane Randoph, Catherine Hardin, Marie Vanhuss, Vada Morrell, Helen Martin, Lou Shell, Pauline Lovelace, Ruby Webb, Mrs. Arnold Lovelace, Tolbert Hipps.
The body was returned to the home in Siam Valley Tuesday evening at three o'clock.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home in charge.

Sarah married Granville Cameron "Doc" Collins about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Granville (son of Jackson D.C. Collins and Rhoda Catherine Heaton) was born in Mar 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died after 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blue Springs Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bessie Williams. Bessie was born on 15 Aug 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Laura Oliver about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Laura was born about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married Roy Grindstaff about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy was born about 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Andrew J. Williams about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Andrew (son of Jonathon Williams and Mary N. Miller) was born on 27 Aug 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Wiley Thomas Richardson about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Wiley (son of Daniel C. Richardson and Matilda Florence "Tilda" Richardson) was born on 26 Nov 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Mar 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ada married Judson D. Oliver on 22 Mar 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Judson (son of James P.R. Oliver and Mary Jane Jenkins) was born on 5 Apr 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Feb 1946 in Durham County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carma Collins - ELIZABETHTON
Carma Collins, age 100, a wonderful mother, formerly of Blue Springs Community, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from Hermitage Health Center, Elizabethton, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Collins was a Carter County native, born to the late Isaac and Doshia Bowers Williams. She was a charter member of Nidiffer's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.

Mrs. Collins was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard C. Collins; one sister: Lola Oliver; and one brother: Grover Williams.

Survivors include five daughters and two sons-in-law: Burna Pierce, Lola Bowers, Novella Heaton, all of Elizabethton, Myrtle and Ken Gilliam, Kingston, TN, Betty and Andy Edwards, Elizabethton; five sons and two daughters-in-law: Willard G. Collins, Arthur and Christine Collins, Earl R. and Katherine Collins, Luther L. Collins, Bobby D. Collins, all of Elizabethton; thirteen grandchildren: Maggie Nidiffer, Joann Reed, Sandy Huskins, Teresa Hampton, Teddy Collins, Steven Heaton, Bobby Collins, Jackie Collins, Lawrence Pierce, Michael Collins, all of Elizabethton, Patti Kerkendall, Atlanta, GA, Missy Lane, Harriman, TN, Jennifer Raymer, Kingston, TN; twenty-one great-grandchildren: Brent Huskins, Lacey Huskins, Chelsie Huffman, Hollie Huffman, Elizabeth Davis, Jon Hampton, Jeff Pierce, Greg Pierce, Dustin Collins, Davey Jack Collins, Jacklyn Collins, Macey Collins, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins, Colby Raymer, Dawson Lane, Corey Raymer, Kailey Lane, Tammy Blevins, Robin Carpenter, Jill Hart; three great-great-grandchildren: Steven Oliver, Michael Carpenter and Jackson Davis. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Collins will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, August 28, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Clate Briggs and Rev. Bill Watson officiating. Music will be under the direction of J.C. and Friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday in the chapel prior to the service. Friends may also call at the residence of her daughter, Novella Heaton, 145 Southgate Dr., Elizabethton, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, August 29, in Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Lawrence Pierce, Steve Heaton, Michael Collins, Teddy Collins, Bobby Collins and Jackie Collins. Honorary pallbearers will be Link Nidiffer, Jay Nidiffer, Jack Perkins, Mack Collins, Jack Collins, Donald Collins, James Williams, Wendell Williams, David Lane, Jamie Raymer, Joe and Brenda Collins, the staff and employees of Hermitage Health Center, members of Nidiffer's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Jean Collins, Loretta Peters, Erma Broyles, Joann Dean, Jeanette Bradshaw, Dr. Robert Walter and Dr. Stanley Vermillion.

A special "thank you" is extended to Hope Street, Braiden Smith and Robert Duggen for all their love and care extended to Mrs. Collins.

Carma married Maynard Collins about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maynard (son of Grant M. Collins and Maude U. Bowers) was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lottie married Rhudy Carden on 25 Aug 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rhudy (son of Ruben Jasper Carden and Mary Carrie Nave) was born about 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hicks married Addie Pearl Wilson about 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Addie (daughter of Joseph E. Wilson and Stella Pierce) was born about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1997; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Susie Bowers Anderson, 99, of 810 North Roan Street, Elizabethton, formerly of the Blue Springs Community, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Lawson and Mary Williams Bowers and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alf Anderson; a son, Dallas Anderson and a daughter, Doris Grindstaff. Mrs. Anderson was the oldest member of the Blue Springs Christian Church. She loved to work in her garden and she enjoyed quilting.

She is survived by a daughter Mary Anderson; a son, Carl Anderson, both of Elizabethton; three grandsons, Albert Grindstaff, MO; Gerald Grindstaff and Larry Grindstaff, both of Elizabethton; three great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Anderson will be conducted on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 7:30 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Mr. Richard Thomason, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Jill Kemp.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6:00 -7:30 PM on Thursday, or at the home, 810 North Roan Street, at other times. The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mike Honeycutt, Fain Bowers, Ernest Bowers, Terry Oliver, Sherrell Bowers and Gayle Oliver. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Susie married Alford Anderson on 10 Dec 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alford was born on 21 Apr 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jun 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ben married Lilly Blanche Calloway on 24 Jun 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lilly (daughter of James Larkin Calloway and Rosa Belle Gragg) was born on 6 Jul 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Crawford E. Bowers on 29 Nov 1932 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Crawford (son of Petibone G. Bowers and Sallie Cora Berry) was born on 17 Apr 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jun 2000 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Houston married Wilma Anderson on 23 Feb 1946 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Wilma was born on 4 Mar 1923 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 13 Apr 1985 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Flossie Williams on 29 Jun 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Flossie (daughter of Abraham Brown Williams and Rachel Loretta "Rettie" Frazier) was born on 23 Sep 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Dec 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewey married Dimple M. Grindstaff about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dimple (daughter of Claude Emmert Grindstaff and Daisy Williams) was born about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Apr 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hunter married Pansy Pauline McGuire about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pansy was born on 22 Feb 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Apr 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married Coy Bowers about 1930. Coy (son of Isaac Granville Bowers and Mary C. (Bowers)) was born on 12 Jan 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Sep 1992 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Emerson Henry Gentry about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emerson (son of Newton James Gentry and Laura Alice Guinn) was born on 16 Jan 1897 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Nave Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Mae (Collins) about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mae was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fay married Stewart Edwards on 6 JN 1926 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Stewart was born on 10 May 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Jesse Felix Lipford about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jesse (son of Archibald 'Arch' Lipford and Lutitia 'Tisha' Sluder) was born on 26 Jun 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Siam, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Ina Dean Wilson on 27 May 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ina (daughter of Joseph E. Wilson and Stella Pierce) was born on 15 Jul 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth W. Bowers, 79, East Cottage Avenue, Elizabethton, died Friday, June 6, 2003, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Bowers was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late George and Laura Oliver Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Monroe Bowers, in 1979, a son, Ervin Denver Bowers, a great-granddaughter, Karrissa Setzer, and by several brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Bowers was of the Baptist faith.

BOWERS -- Funeral services for Elizabeth W. Bowers, 79, East Cottage Avenue,
Elizabethton, who died Friday, June 6, 2003, will be conducted at 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 8, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with the Rev.
Eric Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home
from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. Graveside services and
interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 9, in the Bowers Cemetery.

Elizabeth married James Monroe Bowers about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Daniel Bowers and Mattie Lewis) was born on 4 Sep 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 1979 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Preston married Anna Mae Oliver on 28 Jun 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Eli Oliver and Lorina W. Myers) was born on 18 Nov 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Sep 2003 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mandy Jane Perry, age 82, formerly of 112 9th Ave. SE, Hickory, NC wnet home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 30, 2005 in Hillview Health Center, Elizabethton following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Andy and Emma Williams. Mrs. Perry was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. S
She enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking for her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Butler Perry in 1965.
Survivors are six daughters and sons-in-law, Gladys and Boyd Holloway, Hickory, NC, Brenda and Daniel Potter, Roan Mountain, Joyce and Kirby Potter, Roan Mountain, Diane and Charles Evans, Mary and Gary Fowler, Charlene and Michael Beal, all of Hickory, NC, four sons and one daughter-in-law, Lonnie Perry, Jerry and Debbie Perry, Carl Perry, all of Hickory, NC, Roy and Mary Perry, Elizabethton, twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, two sisters, Ida Smith and Pauline Oliver, both of Elizabethton, and three brothers, Preston Williams, D. C. Williams, Ernest Williams, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service for Mrs. Perry will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2005 in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Bill Nelson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday prior to the service in the chapel or at other times at the home of a son, Roy Perry, 326 Lovers Lane, Elizabethton.
The graveside service and interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2005 in Sunrise Cemetery, Bluff City.

Amanda married Butler William Perry on 17 Mar 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Butler (son of Porter D. Perry and Maggie Morris) was born on 14 Sep 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morris Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ida Brewster Smith, 87, of Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Ida was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Andrew and Emma Williams.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, D.C. Williams, Ernest Williams and Preston Williams, and two sisters, Jane Perry and Goldie Williams.
Ida retired as a nursing home aid and was a homemaker. She was a member of Nidiffer Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Frederick Albert Brewster III, of the home; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Pauline Oliver of Elizabethton.
A service to celebrate the life of Ida Brewster Smith will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 6 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service, or at the residence at other times. The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 15, in the Buckles Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

D. married Blonie Edith Crowe about 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Blonie (daughter of Farris Daniel Crowe and Lottie Pearl Morton) was born on 19 Jun 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carl Oscar Richardson, 86, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Wiley & Annie Pearl Williams Richardson. Carl was retired from the Tennessee Chair Factory. In earlier years he loved to go camping and fishing. He was a member of the New Hope Church of Jesus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Sylvia Richardson and a brother: Steve Richardson.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years: Naomi Williams Richardson. Two sons: Rickey C. Richardson and wife Joyce, and Curtis E. Richardson, all of Elizabethton. A Grandson: Nicholas Green and a very special Great Grandson: Mason Green. A Sister: Florence Stevens, Johnson City. Three Brothers: Frankie and Elbert Richardson both of Elizabethton, and Harley Richardson, Johnson City. Several nieces & nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in the Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastors Sandra & Jonny Ollis officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Music will be provided by Shelly Rodifer, Elijah Rodifer and Jerry Smith. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday will be: Jeremy Pierce, Brian Pierce, Justin Pierce, Nick Green, Josh Pierce, Chris Stevens, Kelvin Campbell and Mason Green.

Carl married Naomi Edna Williams on 13 Sep 1959 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Naomi (daughter of Willie C. Williams and Arthie Cora Dinsmore) was born about 1940 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Dec 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Florence Katherine Stevens, 84, Johnson City passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Elizabethton and was a daughter of the late Wally Thomas Richardson and Annie Pearl Williams Richardson. Mrs. Stevens was a charter member of the Y Freewill Baptist Church n Johnson City. She had worked for the Family Drive-In and Skyline Drive-In and retired from the Johnson City Mall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis ?Hawk? Stevens in 2016; a sister, Sylvia Richardson and two brothers, Carl and Steve Richardson.

Survivors include her three children, Gary Stevens of Elizabethton, Eugene Stevens and wife, Karen of Madisonville, TN and Sandra Townsend and husband, Mike of Johnson City; three brothers, Frank Richardson and Elbert Richardson both of Elizabethton and Harley Richardson of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Christopher Stevens, Cody Stevens, Eugene Stevens Jr., James Miller and Justin Miller; seven great-grandchildren, Danielle, Sarah, Katherine, Jase, Case and Skyler Stevens and Travis Miller; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Brandon Martin and Amy Moses, Chris, Chad and Alicia Townsend, Shea Leigh Moses and Talon and Lilly Martin.

Graveside services for Mrs. Stevens will be conducted at 2:30 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in the Roselawn Memory Park with Rev. Johnny Richardson officiating.

JOHNSON CITY - Florence Katherine Stevens, 84, Johnson City passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was a native of Elizabethton and was a daughter of the late Wally Thomas Richardson and Annie Pearl Williams Richardson. Mrs. Stevens was a charter member of the Y Freewill Baptist Church n Johnson City. She had worked for the Family Drive-In and Skyline Drive-In and retired from the Johnson City Mall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis "Hawk" Stevens in 2016; a sister, Sylvia Richardson and two brothers, Carl and Steve Richardson.

Survivors include her three children, Gary Stevens of Elizabethton, Eugene Stevens and wife, Karen of Madisonville, TN and Sandra Townsend and husband, Mike of Johnson City; three brothers, Frank Richardson and Elbert Richardson both of Elizabethton and Harley Richardson of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Christopher Stevens, Cody Stevens, Eugene Stevens Jr., James Miller and Justin Miller; seven great-grandchildren, Danielle, Sarah, Katherine, Jase, Case and Skyler Stevens and Travis Miller; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Brandon Martin and Amy Moses, Chris, Chad and Alicia Townsend, Shea Leigh Moses and Talon and Lilly Martin.

Graveside services for Mrs. Stevens will be conducted at 2:30 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in the Roselawn Memory Park with Rev. Johnny Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends at Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City from 1:00 to 2:00 PM then proceed to the cemetery. Mrs. Stevens sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.

Florence married Lewis Jesse Stevens on 22 May 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lewis was born on 1 Apr 1936 in Hamilton County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Aug 2016 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sylvia married Rev. Johnny Birchfield Richardson on 3 May 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Johnny (son of Robert Lincoln Richardson and Goldie Pearl Murr) was born on 5 Oct 1933 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Sep 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Franklin D. "Frank" Richardson, 77, Elizabethton, passed a way unexpectedly Monday, February 25, 2019 at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Wiley T. & Anna Pearl Williams Richardson. Frank was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended Steed College. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was an employee of North American Rayon Corporation for 35 + years until its closing and he retired from Mapes Piano String. He was a member of Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church. Frank was a member of the Carter County Honor Guard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years Charlotte Lou Fair Richardson who passed away June 13, 2012, by two brothers: Stephen Paul Richardson and Carl Richardson and two sisters: Sylvia Richardson and Florence Stevens.

Survivors include two daughters: Angela Manning & husband Foye, Morristown, TN and Diana Wright, Elizabethton. His Grandsons: Thomas Tester, David "Dylan" Wright and Franklin Wright, His Granddaughters: Nickie Grayless, Anna Jennings, Emily Wright, Great Granddaughters: Makayla Tester, Zoë Hyatt, Olivia Tester, Izzabella Wright and Chasity Grayless, Great Grandsons: Timothy & Steven Jennings and Spencer Heaton. Two Brothers: Harley Richardson, Johnson City and Everette Richardson, Elizabethton. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Kenneth Jordan and Pastor Gene Fleenor officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1:45 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Pallbearers and Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. Honorary Pallbearers will be his family and friends.

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Joan Ward, 82, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord and loved ones on Thursday, November 21, 2019, from Ivy Hall Nursing Home in Elizabethton. Joan was born in Elizabethton to the late J.D. and Addie Williams Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and loving father, Lee R. Ward; a son, Jerry Lee Ward; two sisters, Mae Buckles and Minnie Williams; and two brothers, Clayton Oliver and Harley Oliver.
Joan was a native of Carter County, a devoted, loving and caring Mother and a member of Blue Springs Christian Church. She loved her church, garden work and the people of her church.
Those left to cherish her many wonderful memories include her daughter, Teresa Ward of Elizabethton; a son, Jeffrey Ward and wife Patty of Glen St. Mary, Fla.; three sisters, Wanda Bennett, Nadine Ward and Louis, all of Elizabethton; three grandsons, James Miller and wife Bailey of Elizabethton, Aaron Ward of Virginia and Billy Collins of Picksburg, Pa.; and her granddaughter, Bianca Ward of California. Several nieces, nephews and other grandchildren also survive.
It was Mrs. Ward's request to have a private graveside service at a later time.

Joan married Lee Roy Ward on 16 Sep 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lee was born on 20 Feb 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Aug 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burnia married Roy Pierce on 31 Dec 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of Donley I. Pierce and Callie Nidiffer) was born on 22 Mar 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Mar 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Willard G. "Billy" Collins, 85, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness.

He was the son of the late Maynard and Carmie Collins and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Collins.

Mr. Collins was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Army. He was a former employee of Bemberg, North American Rayon Corporation and was retired from American Water Heater. He was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church. Mr. Collins enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved baseball.

He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie Collins and his wife, Tami, Bobby L. Collins and his wife, Connie; two granddaughters, Jacquelyn Collins, Macy Collins; two great-granddaughters, Logan Collins, Katlyn Becht; a great-grandson, Tyler Dugger; five grandsons, Davey Collins, Dustin Collins and his wife, Lindsey, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins and Bud Hicks; five sisters, Betty Edwards and her husband, Andy, Novella Heaton, Lola Bowers, Burnie Pierce, all of Elizabethton, Myrtle (Tootsie) Gilliam and her husband, Ken, Harriman, TN; three brothers, Arthur Collins, Luther Collins, Bobby D. Collins, all of Elizabethton; a special friend, Loretta Wilson and her children, Lisa Wilson, Tammy Carpenter, Steven Wilson, all of Elizabethton; other special friends, Brittany, Nikki, Arie and Heather. Seven nieces, four nephews, and the mother of his children, Lucille Ownby, Elizabethton, also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Collins will be conducted on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bobby Stout and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be under the direction of the New Liberty Baptist Church Quartet.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Connie Collins, 324 Pine Hill Road, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 2:00 PM in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jackie Collins, Bobby Lynn Collins, Davey Collins, Dustin Collins, Brandon Collins, Bryant Collins, Bud Hicks and Joseph Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Hardin, Thurman Caldwell, Doug Tolley, Andy White, Van Fair, Jess Fair, Joe Carpenter and Rick Williams. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #49. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 PM Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff at Hermitage Health Care Center and the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital for all the love and care shown to Mr. Collins and the family.

Willard married Lucille Guinn about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lucille (daughter of Claude C. Guinn and Rachel Puckett) was born on 16 Nov 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Mar 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Earl Ray Collins, 79, 167 Sunrise Drive, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, January 30, 2010, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Maynard R. and Carma Williams Collins. Mr. Collins was a retired employee of Mapes Piano String Company after 50 years of service. He was an active member of Hunter United Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Legion and the Unaka Rod & Gun Club. His hobbies were woodworking, gardening and bird watching. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his wife of fifty six years: Kathryn Nidiffer Collins. Five Sisters: Bernie Pierce, Lola Bowers, Novella Heaton and Betty Edwards and husband Andy all of Elizabethton and Myrtle Gillian and husband Ken, Kingston, Tenn. Four Brothers: Willard, Arthur, Luther and Bob Collins, all of Elizabethton. Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Jay & Katie Nidiffer, Jack & Joann Perkins, and Link & Carolyn Nidiffer of Elizabethton. Special cousin: Jan Showalter of Johnson City. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hunter United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Mathess officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by David Estep, Pianist, Marilyn Bowers, Organist and Katrina Nidiffer, Soloist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday will be: C. H. Taylor, Lee Gay, Bill Cline, Emerson Smith, Dean Boone, Paul Waters, Chris Guy, Jimmy Bowling and Clarence Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be: Tony Bowers, Roger Hamm, Dwight Reece, Charlie Jones, Hugh Buckles and his church family. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion & Tn. National Guard. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

Earl married Kathryn Nidiffer about 1952. Kathryn (daughter of Andrew J. Nidiffer and Josephine N. Nave) was born about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jul 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - On Monday, December 23, 2019, Lola Bowers, age 84, of Elizabethton, Tennessee entered home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Lola was born on March 8, 1935 to the late Maynard and Carma Collins. She spent most of her career working at Citizen's Bank where she met and became friends with many in the community. She was a devoted member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church and loved her church family very much. Lola was married to the late John F. Bowers. They spent their lives together making wonderful memories by traveling the country, camping and taking care of each other.

Many that knew Lola affectionately called her "Dodo". She was a caring and fun loving sister, aunt and friend. Dodo wanted those around her to love Jesus Christ, be happy and live life to the fullest.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sisters, Burna Pierce, Myrtle Gilliam and Novella Heaton; and her brothers, Earl Collins, Arthur Collins and Willard Collins.

She is survived by her sister, Betty Edwards; two brothers, Bob Collins and Luther Collins; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sue and Lloyd Lowe and brother-in-law, Ken Gilliam.

A service to celebrate the life of Lola Bowers will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Doug Hinshaw, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday or at the home of Lola Bowers at other times.

The graveside service will follow in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery with Reverend Doug Hinshaw, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be her Caldwell Springs Church family, those who visited during her illness and the employees who worked with her at Citizens Bank.

The family would like to especially thank Scarlett Murphy, Dawn Simpson, Caris Hospice, Dr. Vivian Clark and all of the others who care for Lola during her illness.

Lola married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Novella C. Heaton, age 82, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Hermitage Health Care Center following an extended illness.

She was a daughter of the late Maynard and Carma Williams Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Command Sgt. Major Samuel Heaton, Jr. U.S. Army Retired, two sisters, Burnia Pierce and Myrtle Gilliam and three brothers, Authur Collins, Willard "Billy" Collins and Earl R. Collins.

Novella retired as an aide from Unaka Elementary School. She was a spunky military wife and a wonderful Christian mother and grandmother. She was a member of Nidiffer Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where she sang in the quartet. Novella enjoyed sewing and making quilts and spending time with her family. She was known for treating people well and with respect.

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Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Sandra Huskins and husband, Curtis of Elizabethton; Patricia Kuykendoll and husband, Mike of Powder Springs, GA; a son, Steve Heaton of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Brent Huskins and wife Amy and Lacey Wolfe and husband Dustin all of Elizabethton; Hollie Guinn and husband, Ryan and Chelsie Harvey and husband, Eric, all of Georgia; two great-granddaughters, Hayley Huskins and Lily Huskins both of Elizabethton; two sisters Lola Bowers and Betty Edwards and husband, Andy, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Luther Collins and Bobby Collins, both of Elizabethton; a brother-in-law, Ken Gilliam of Kingston, TN; and several nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate the life of Novella C. Heaton will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Nick Colbaugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

The graveside service and 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 Hugh Buckles, Dallas Williams, Rodney Campbell, Bill Hamilton and Con Nave.

Novella married Samuel J. Heaton, Jr. on 23 Jun 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Samuel Jesse Heaton and Martha Jayne Tester) was born on 15 Nov 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 4 May 1975 in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Myrtle G. Collins Gilliam was born on January 6, 1945 in Elizabethton, Tenn.
Myrtle, 73, passed this world into the waiting arms of Jesus on June 11, 2018. She will fondly be remembered as a loving wife, wonderful mother, doting grandmother and faithful sister and friend.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, Maynard and Carma Collins; brothers, Willard, Earl and Arthur Collins; and sister, Bernice Pierce.
Myrtle is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ken Gilliam; her daughters, Melissa (David) Lane and Jennifer (Jamie) Raymer; and six grandchildren, Dawson and Kailey Lane, Colby, Corey, Mackenzie and Brodie Raymer. Surviving also are her brothers, Bob and Luther Collins, and sisters, Betty (Andy) Edwards, Lola Bowers and Novella Heaton, all of Elizabethton, Tenn. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Marjorie (Jim) Blalock and Carolyn (Jeff) Hamilton, and brother-in-law, Ron (Sue) Gilliam, all of Gate City, Va. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Myrtle lived primarily in Elizabethton until 1984 when she relocated to Roane County with her family. Her first job was working for the FBI in Washington, DC. Later she went to work for Great Lakes Research in Elizabethton where she met Ken, the love of her life. While in Roane County she worked for Linda Raby, CPA and finished her career with Daniels, Uselton and Clay, CPA in Kingston. She retired in 2011.
Myrtle was a member of Young's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kingston. The family expresses appreciation for the support of Pastor Rev. Dale Watson and the members of Young's Chapel. The family also gives thanks to Helen Lane for the many hours she sat with Myrtle during her illness and for caring love given by her dear friend, June Wilson. The family also appreciates the support from neighbors and friends for all they have done.
Finally, the family wishes to acknowledge the nurses and staff with Covenant Hospice for the compassionate care they provided during the last difficult days. Also, the family is appreciative for the care and help furnished by friend and family physician, Dr. Rodney McMillin.
The family will celebrate the life of Myrtle Gilliam by receiving of friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Fraker Funeral Home in Kingston. The service will follow at 5 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Dale Watson presiding with interment following the service at Lawnville Cemetery.

Myrtle married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eliza Marie Carden Bowers, 92, of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Cambridge House, Bristol, following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Rudy A. and Lottie Bowers Carden.
Mrs. Bowers was a homemaker. She was of the Pentecostal Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, who died February 9, 2008; a daughter, Margaret Bowers; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Rebecca Bowers; a special niece, Penny Rosenboro and her husband Preston; one great-niece, Ashton Rosenboro, and one great-nephew, Jayden Rosenboro; a special friend, Kenven Richardson and wife Becky; and a host of friends and neighbors.
Funeral services for Eliza Marie Carden Bowers will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Matt Stewart officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in the Old Horseshoe Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, will be Kenven Richardson, Preston Rosenboro, Steve Collins, Jeremy Hodge, A.D. "Sonny" Fletcher, Jayden Rosenboro and Joe Carrier.

Eliza married Stuart Bowers about 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stuart (son of Robert Horace Bowers and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jenkins) was born on 19 Feb 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Feb 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Herbert Hoover Carden, 72, 433 Willow Springs Road, Elizabethton,
died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Carden was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Rhudy and Lottie Bowers Carden. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Arthene Carden, September 28, 2000.
Mr. Carden had made his home with his daughter for the past year. He was former employee of Tennessee Chair Company and retired from the Carter County School System as a custodian at Unaka High School and Hunter Elementary School. He was a member of the Old Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Preston Rosenboro, Bristol; a sister, Eliza Bowers, Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Ashton Rosenboro and Jayden Rosenboro; and a special friend, Ella Louise Nidiffer. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

CARDEN -- Funeral services for Herbert Hoover Carden, 72, 433 Willow Springs Road, Elizabethton, who died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, August 17, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Edd Davis and the Rev. Larry Garland officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 18, in the Old Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

Dorsie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dallas Anderson, age 74,Elizabethton passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. He was a Carter County native and a son of Susie Bowers Anderson, Elizabethton and the late Alf Anderson. He was also preceded in death by a sister: Doris Grindstaff. In addition to his mother, Mr. Anderson is survived by one sister: Mary Anderson and one brother: Carl Anderson, both of Elizabethton. The funeral service for Mr. Anderson will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21st in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Richard Thomason officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the chapel prior to the service. The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 22nd in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at 9:15 a.m. Friday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Sherrell Bowers, Fain Bowers, Ernest Bowers, Willard Loveless, Gayle Oliver and Michael Honeycutt.

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Carl J. Anderson, 79, of Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at his residence. Carl was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Alf and Susie Bowers Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Grindstaff, and a brother, Dallas Anderson.
Carl had worked as a cook at Dino's Restaurant in Elizabethton for over 50 years. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith and liked watching wrestling and eating out with his sister.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Mary Anderson, of the home, and two nephews, Larry Grindstaff, of Elizabethton, and Albert Grindstaff and wife Bizzie, of Missouri.
A service to celebrate the life of Carl J. Anderson will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, September 8, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Richard Thomason officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Friday, prior to the service, or at the residence of his sister at other times. The graveside service will follow in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from friends.

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Mrs. Grace B. Joseph, 71, Hathburn Drive, Rockwood, Tenn., died Wednesday, September 27, 2000, at Roane Medical Center.
Mrs. Joseph was an employee of Gateway Cleaners and a member of Asbury Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Kate Bowers, a brother, Carl Bowers, and a sister, Ruth Taylor.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Benny T. and Karen Joseph, Kingston; two daughters, Susan J. Bowen, Techachapi, Calif., and Terri J. Jackson, Harriman; grandchildren, Jason and Justin Joseph, Amanda and Rebecca Bowen, Edgar Hunt Jr. and Samantha Jackson; three brothers, Floyd Bowers, Filmore Bowers and Charles Bowers, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Effie Buckles, Elizabethton, and Wanda Bise, Hampton; and a special friend, Owen Gibson, Oak Ridge.
Graveside services and interment will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, September 29, in the Bowers Cemetery in Elizabethton.

Grace married Thomas F. Joseph about 1952 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Thomas was born on 14 Mar 1928; died on 27 Jan 2003 in Roane County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, , Roane County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Floyd "Tete" Bowers, 75, formerly of 1721 Hwy. 91, Elizabeton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at Life Care Center of Elizabeton following an extended illness.

Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Horace and Kate Williams Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Bowers Joseph and Ruth Bowers, and a grandson, Daniel Cambell.

Mr. Bowers was a member of Hunter First Batist Church. He retired from Ford Motor Company and had been a car dealer in Elizabethton.

Survivors, include his wife Barbara Bowers, two daughters, Sherry D. Campbell, of the home, and Julie Yankee, Elizabeton; four grandchildren, Tony Taylor, Jaclyn Campbell, Jessie Cowden, and Savannah Yankee, all of Elizabeton; a great grandchild, Makayla Taylor; two brothers, Charles Junior Bowers and Philmore Bowers, both of Elizabeton; and 2 sisters, Wanda Bice [of] Hampton, and Effie Buckles, Elizabeton.

The funeral services for Mr. Bowers will be conducted at 7 p. m. Thursday, Jan. 19, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Estep officiateing. The family will recieve friends at the funeral home from 5 untill 7 PM Thursday, prior to the Service. The Graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Wilma Ann Campbell on 12 May 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Wilma (daughter of Isaac Newton Campbell and Lillie Rebecca Bertha Heaton) was born on 8 Mar 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Josephine Ritchie on 25 Dec 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josephine (daughter of Allen Barnett Ritchie and Mary Etta Nichols) was born on 23 May 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 2014 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wendell Hughie Williams, 77, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Wendell was born in Carter County to the late Hughie and Wilma Anderson Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean (Lipps) Williams. Wendell retired from Mapes Piano String and was a member of Watauga Valley Free Will Baptist Church. Wendell loved fishing and loved his family. Those left to cherish Wendell’s memory include his son, Jeffrey (Susan) Williams of Elizabethton; one granddaughter, Bethany Williams of Elizabethton; one great-granddaughter, Maylee Williams, also of Elizabethton; and his special friends, Kenny Childers and Betty Williams, both of Elizabethton. A celebration of Wendell’s life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Rev. Estell Williams officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Kenny Childers, Hugh Buckles, Bethany Williams, Bobby Hall, Bobby Collins and Randy Norris. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 9:15 a.m. Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to especially thank the doctors and staff at Franklin Woods Community Hospital and to Bobby Hall for the loving and exceptional care they gave to Wendell during his illness.

Wendell married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - Kenneth Leonard Williams, age 86, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, as a result of a fall.

Kenneth was born in Elizabethton on December 17, 1931 to the late Clyde Williams, Sr and Flossie Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Kate (Katie) Stout Williams; a sister, Nona (Sue) Williams; and a brother, Clyde Williams, Jr.

Kenneth was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Tennessee Department of Human Services, where he had served as Regional Director. He had worked as a crew member of several movie and television shows. Kenneth had played fast pitch softball for several local teams for many years and was an avid sports fan and western film buff. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee and had presently attended services at the Cypress Village Retirement Community in Florida.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Debra Harvey and Barbara Harris, both of Jacksonville, FL; a son-in-law, Chris Harris, also of Jacksonville; a granddaughter, Amanda Harvey and husband Aaron Yampolski and two great grandchildren, Emma Katherine (Katie) and Lucas Yampolski, all of Los Angeles, CA; and a brother, Gary Williams, of Elizabethton. Several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

A graveside service to honor the life of Kenneth Leonard Williams will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Ron Murray, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Kenneth married Emma Kate Stout on 20 Jun 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of David P. Stout and Eva M. Grindstaff) was born on 7 Nov 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jun 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Willard Coy Bowers, 81, of Carter County, Tenn., went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 29, 2019, after a brief illness. Willard was born on May 15, 1938 to the late Coy and Maggie Williams Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Bowers, and a brother, Kermit Bowers.
Willard was employed by Gordons and Thomasville Furniture and retired after 30 years of service. He was a member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church. He was also a member of Southern Harmony and Headed Home Gospel Quartet. He also accompanied the church choir.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Wilma Stevens Bowers, and son, Aaron Bowers; three brothers, Eldridge, Charles and Carroll; and three sisters, Fredia, Faye and Marge. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and his friends from The Barn, Sonny Fletcher's Store and Burger Hut.
Willard was well known for his musical talent of playing the Dobro, homemade apple butter and honey. Many friendships were made over the years and Willard treasured each and every one of them.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Roger Haley and the Rev. Justin Hodges officiating. Music will be provided by Ronnie Blevins. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery, Rittertown Road, Hampton. Active pallbearers will be Chris Bowers, Raymond Carrier, Chris Williams, Tommy Verran, Jamie McKinney and Jimmy Eggers. Honorary pallbearers will be Mack Collins, Dewey Bowers, Sonny Fletcher, Raymond Williams, Darrell Brinkley, Gale Colbaugh, Randall Lewis and his church family.

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James Bbby Gentry, 88, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at his residence. He was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Emerson and Minnie Collins Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Gentry.
Mr. Gentry was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Men's I Sunday School Class. He retired from Snap-On Tools.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Leona Canter Gentry; a son, Charles Michael Gentry; a daughter, Shelia Gentry; a grandson, Andrew and wife Danielle Birchfield; one great-grandson, Cooper Wayne Birchfield; two brothers, A.E. "Kayo" Gentry and wife Betty and Cameron "Buck" Gentry and wife Janice, all of Elizabethton; and two sisters, Nellene Crow of Johnson City and Chestine Larimer of Erwin. Several nephews and nieces also survive.
The family will gather for a private graveside service with Reverend Mark Grubb officiating. Active pallbearers will be his grandson, Andrew Birchfield, and his nephews, Earl Wayne Gentry, Royce Gentry, Noel Gentry, Curtis Gentry and David Gentry. Honorary pallbearer will be his great-grandson, Cooper Wayne Birchfield.

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Robert E. "Gene" Edwards, 85, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Stewart and Faye Collins Edwards.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II and also the Korean Conflict.
Prior to his retirement he worked at North American Rayon Corporation and construction at Tennessee Eastman. For a period of time he taught Welding with the Adult Vocational Program at Science Hill High School.
He attended Siam Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Emogene Hayes Edwards, December 24, 2005 and a brother: Ted Edwards.
Gene was an avid Vol fan.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Cindy & David Jenkins and Lisa & Gary Jenkins all of Elizabethton. Five grandchildren: Nathan Jenkins, Lance Jenkins and wife Carrie, Joseph Jenkins, Logan Jenkins and Jessica White and husband Brad. Five great-grandchildren. One brother and sister-in-law: Tommy Edwards and wife Earlene, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews. A special aunt: Milan Herman, Elizabethton.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Roddy officiating.
Graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music under the direction of Mr. Bill Anderson, "Singing for the Savior" and Miranda Anderson.
Active pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday will be: Rick Arnold, Phillip Campbell, Charles Edwards, Mike Edwards, Gary Edwards, Johnny Edwards, Paul Herman and Chris Cornett.
Honorary pallbearers will be his special friends and neighbors.
The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Emergency Room staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital and the Heart Critical Care Unit, Johnson City Medical Center. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion.
To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Edwards to the Siam Baptist Church, 2414 Siam Road, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at his residence or the residences of his daughters.
Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery.

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Tommy Gerald Edwards, 84, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Stewart and Faye Collins Edwards.
In earlier years, Tommy was employed as a machinist at the Raytheon Corporation and retired as an over the road truck driver with Richard Diehl. He was a member of Siam Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and Robert Gene Edwards.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Earlene Bales Edwards; four children, Michael and wife Teresa Edwards, Lexington, S.C., Gary and wife Sharon Edwards, Linda and husband Rick Arnold and Lois Hylton, all of Elizabethton; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Milon Herman; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Tommy Gerald Edwards will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, August 3, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Roddy and the Rev. Ricky Lack officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Bill Anderson. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Chris Edwards, Jason Hylton, Neyland Sluder, Colby Garland, Timmy Garland, Steve Alexander, John Harmon and David Helton.

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Mr. Charles E. Lipford, 86, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.
He was the son of the late Jesse and Gladys Collins Lipford and was born in Carter County.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-one years, Nora Grace Heaton Lipford on November 8, 2008; and a sister, Jo Lipford Smith.
Mr. Lipford was a graduate of Hampton High School, served in the United States Air Force as a radar technician during the Korean War, and graduated from East Tennessee State Teachers College. He taught algebra at Elizabethton High School and retired in 1987 after thirty years of service and was the first teacher in the Elizabethton City School System to be inducted into the Imagination Library Teacher's Hall of Fame.
He was a member of Siam Baptist Church where he served the church as a trustee. Mr. Lipford was an avid fan of both football and basketball at Elizabethton High School and attended most every home game. His hobbies included woodworking, reading and photography and he loved spending time in these activities. He also loved to keep in touch with his friends and former students using social media.
He is survived by a sister, Jessie Montgomery and her husband, Carroll, Elizabethton; two brothers, Gary "Butch" Lipford and his wife, Nancy, Elizabethton; Jimmy Lipford, Elizabethton; his nieces and nephews, Janie McKinney, David Smith, Pat Yelton, Pam Campbell, Becky Raulston, Chipper Montgomery, Gary A. Lipford, Mike Lipford, Chris Lipford, Jaime Lipford, Betty Lipscomb; a sister-in-law, Lucille Heaton and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Lipford will be conducted on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Jack Roddy and Rev. Jacob Guinn officiating. His niece, Becky Raulston, will deliver the eulogy. Music will be under the direction of Robin Montgomery and Bill Anderson.
The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday prior to the service or at his home at other times.
A Committal and Entombment service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Mike Lipford, Gary Lipford, Chris Lipford, Chipper Montgomery, Keith Raulston, Oran Campbell, David Smith, and Rick "Doc" McKinney.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kayo Gentry, Earl Wayne Gentry, Bruce Wiltshire, Buddy Farmer, Jerry Smith, Sonny Hunt, Bill Gentry, and the members of the Farmers Market Sunday School Class.

Charles married Nora Grace Heaton on 17 Jun 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nora (daughter of Elijah Hicks "Rhudy" Heaton and Rosa Geneva DeLoach) was born on 27 Jun 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Nov 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Jimmy Lipford, age 84, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jimmy was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Jesse and Gladys Collins Lipford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Hampton Lipford; a granddaughter, Robin Yelton; a sister, Jo Smith; and a brother, Charles Lipford.

Jimmy was a loving father and grandfather and retired as a drywall finisher and painter. He was a member of Stoney Creek Church of Christ and enjoyed gardening, yard work, Braves baseball, and supporting his grandchildren's activities.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Pamela Campbell and Pat Yelton, both of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Jordan Yelton and Loran Campbell, both of Elizabethton; a sister, Jessie Montgomery and husband Carroll, of Elizabethton; a brother, Gary "Butch" Lipford and wife Nancy, of Elizabethton; a special friend, Linda Crow, of Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Jimmy Lipford will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with speakers Becky Raulston providing the Eulogy and Mr. Wesley Simons, minister, reading scripture and saying prayer. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday; or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2018 in the Centerview Cemetery, Mr. Wesley Simons, minister, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Erwin, Jerry Whitehead, Mike Blevins, Todd Hampton, Scott Hampton and Keith Raulston. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews, Bill Crawford, Larry Whitehead, Wayne Ward, John Rednour, members of Stoney Creek Church of Christ, members of Centerview Church of Christ, Arlie Vaughn, and the Church of Christ Young at Heart Group.

Jimmy married Joyce Hampton about 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joyce was born on 2 Jan 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Jack "Bud" Collins, Jr., age 77, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, March 20, 2017 from his residence, following a brief illness. Bud was born in Carter County on September 5, 1939 to the late Jack Durant Collins, Sr. and Hazel Stout Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Grace Stout.

Bud had worked as a millwright and was a member of Borderview Christian Church of Elizabethton. He enjoyed working on and racing cars. Bud also enjoyed hunting and taking care of his horse, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Bud is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Lena Bell Collins, of the home; three children, Karen Bowers and husband Jackie, Judy Thomason and husband Eddie, and Buddy Collins and wife Tina; his grandchildren, Heather and husband Bobby, Emily and husband Garett, Jason, Kortney and Chris, and Will Thomason; two great grandchildren, Zoey Townsend and Lexi Vanover; one sister, Glenda Street and husband Daniel; one brother, Donnie Collins and wife Patricia; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Jack "Bud" Collins, Jr. will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. John H. Smith and Mr. Scott Fisher, ministers, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Borderview Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to service on Wednesday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Peters, Larry Peters, Ken Dugger, Steve Burrough, Gary Townsend, and Joel Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of Borderview Christian Church.

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ELIZABETHTON - Donnie Collins, age 75, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Donnie was born in Elizabethton to the late Jack D. Collins, Sr. and Hazel Stout Collins. In addition to his parents, Donnie was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack D. Collins, Jr. “Bud”; and a granddaughter, Addison Shepherd.
Donnie retired as an office administrator for Mullican Flooring and was a member of East Fairview Free Will Baptist Church where he currently served as a deacon. Donnie enjoyed working with computers and his grandchildren were his entire life!
Those left to cherish and honor Donnie’s memory include his wife of 52 years, Patricia Williams Collins of the home; two children, Kevin Collins and wife Amy of Elizabethton and Donna Shepherd and husband David also of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Emily Collins, Neveah Shepherd and Skylar Shepherd all of Elizabethton; his sister, Glenda Street and husband Daniel of Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Donnie Collins will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 11, 2021 in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Carl Grindstaff and Mr. Roy Adkins officiating. Music will be provided by Donna Shepherd, soloist and Kevin Collins, pianist. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Monday or at the residence at any time. The service will be livestreamed from the chapel. To view the livestream please log onto our website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary for Donnie and at the beginning of the obituary will be a link, simply click the link and the service will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be David Shepherd, Dana Markland, Leslie Brock, Jewel Williams, Buddy Collins and Jeff Hilton.