Opie Hensley

Opie married Stella Couch about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stella was born about 1912 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Jerry R. Hensley, 89, of Johnson City passed away on June 16th, 2023. He was born to the late Opie Read and Stella Couch Hensley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Masters Hensley; two sisters, Jane Dugger and Grace Beth Bowers; and a niece Kathy Dugger Edwards

Jerry graduated of the class of 1953 from Elizabethton High School. He then went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in technology from National University in San Diego, CA. He also earned his private pilot’s license. Jerry loved working on cars, he was an avid reader of the newspaper, he especially enjoyed reading the Wall Street Journal. Jerry retired as General Manager at Stang Industrial Products. He was also an Air Force veteran.

Those left to cherish his memory are a niece, Jerrie Sue Bowers and husband James Schwietzer; a nephew, Mark S. Dugger and wife Vickie; and his beloved cat “Sue”

The family would like to give a special thank you to Jerry’s caregivers for their loving care Kay Medlin, Haley Simpson, Mireya Gil, and Teresa Brigman as well as the staff at Amedisys Hospice

Jerry married Betty Jean Masters on 3 Feb 1963 in Bristol, , Virginia, . Betty (daughter of Estes Blaine Masters and Anna Lee Bailey) was born about 1933 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Aug 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Jane Hensley Dugger, age 88, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home. A native of Elizabethton, Jane was the daughter of the late Opie and Stella Hensley. She worked in the medical field as a Registered Nurse for Carter County Memorial Hospital, Appalachian Healthcare and was the school nurse for Elizabethton City Schools. Jane was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church and served as the head of decorations at the church. Jane also participated in many organizations, including Friends of the Library, Women’s Civic Club of Elizabethton, The Book Club and the Garden Club.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George Dugger, Jr.; daughter, Kathryn Dugger-Edwards; son-in-law, Keith Edwards and sister, Elizabeth Bowers. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Mark Dugger and wife Vickie of Elizabethton, TN; grandchildren, Brett Baurle and wife Mary of Jonesborough, TN and Dr. Eric Baurle and wife Sarah of Brentwood, TN; great-grandchildren, Macy Baurle, Everett Baurle and Charlotte Baurle; brother, Jerry Hensley; niece, Jerrie Sue Bowers and husband Jim Schweitzer and nephew, Honorable John F. Dugger, Jr. and wife Jean Ann.

A funeral service to honor the life of Jane will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Raymond Amos officiating. Music will be under the direction of David Arney and Loretta Bowers. The family will receive friends prior to the service at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton between the hours of 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 6, 2023 in the Happy Valley Memorial Park with Reverend Robert Countiss, D. Min. officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Doris married George F. Dugger on 22 Jun 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of George F. Dugger and Rena Elizabeth Hyder) was born on 14 Apr 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Feb 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Kathryn Jane Dugger-Edwards, age 58, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Kathryn was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to Jane Hensley Dugger, of Elizabethton and the late George Dugger, Jr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her previous husband, John Mack; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Dugger Sr.; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Opie Hensley; and two cousins, Mike Fouts and Brenda Dugger.

Kathy was a loving daughter and was dedicated to her family and to her profession. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and a 1978 graduate of Elizabethton High School, where she was a member of the first women's basketball team. Kathy lived in Elizabethton with her husband Keith. During her spare time, Kathy enjoyed working in her garden, water aerobics, and riding her bicycle on the Tweetise Trail.

Kathy graduated from ETSU in 1982 and from Memphis University in 1986. She was admitted to the Tennessee Bar Association in 1988 and to the United States District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee in 1990.

After working as a secretary at Dugger and Cole Attorneys at Law, Kathy decided that she could do just as a good a job herself and enrolled in law school at Memphis University. While at Memphis, Kathy was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for contracts and nominated for Who's Who among American Law Students.

Kathy came back to Dugger and Cole in 1988 following her brother, father and grandfather. Her practice areas included real estate, domestic relations – divorce, custody, child support, contract disputes, corporations, estate planning including wills and probate. Kathy also handled appeals in the Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Court of Appeals.

Kathy was a past president of the Elizabethton Kiwanis Club and was one of the first women to join the Club. She was awarded the John Hixon Fellowship Award for outstanding service. She was a member of D.A.R. and was a board member of the Elizabethton Housing Authority.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Keith Edwards, of the home; her mother, Jane Dugger, of Elizabethton; one brother, Mark Dugger and wife Vickie, of Elizabethton; one uncle, Jerry Hensley and wife Betty, of Johnson City; her cousins, Jerrie Sue Bowers and husband Jim Schweitzer, of Jonesborough, Tommy Fouts, of Elizabethton, the Honorable John F. Dugger, Jr. and wife Jean Ann, of Morristown, and Rebecca Griffin and husband Jim, of Charlotte, NC; a god child, Joyce Shanks, of Banner Elk, NC; and her nephews, Brett Baurle and wife Mary and their daughters, Zoe and Macy, all of Elizabethton and Dr. Eric Baurle and wife Sarah and their two children, Everett and Charlotte, all of Brentwood, TN. Numerous special friends also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Kathryn Jane Dugger-Edwards will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton with Reverend Raymond Amos, Sr., officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the church, prior to the service on Sunday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Fouts, Brett Baurle, Jeff Miller, Adam Shanks, Brady Williams and Bill Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ted Fields, Mike Lingerfelt, Bo Campbell, Eddie Hoover, Ed Dance and Jimmy Ensor.