Amanda Rogers

Amanda married Harrison Hiram Salts on 22 Jul 1844 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Harrison was born on 22 Jul 1844 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jan 1913 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William Franklin Sliger on 21 Aug 1887 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Robert Allen Sliger and Eleanor Kyker) was born on 8 Jan 1861 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Aug 1941 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cherokee Community Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annis married Allen Kyker about 1896 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Allen (son of Enoch M. Kyker and Deliah Manerva Tennessee Graham) was born about 1872 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died about 1951 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Enoch married Amanda F. Dunn on 22 Dec 1918 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Amanda was born about 1897 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died about 1980 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Ada Treadway about 1918 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Ada (daughter of Landon Clayton Haynes Treadway and Julia Florence Keener) was born on 11 Mar 1903 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 1966 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Roxana Sliger Lowe, age 90, Jonesborough, passed away peacefully Friday, August 30, 2019.


Roxie was born in Washington County, TN and the daughter of the late Enoch and Amanda Sliger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Smith Lowe, the love of her life.

Roxie graduated from Lamar High School. She retired from the UT Agricultural Extension Office of Washington County. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church.

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The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Broadmore Senior living for their love and care of Roxie for the past five years.

Those left to cherish her memory are two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick & Peggy Lowe, Johnson City and Bob & Karen Lowe, Jonesborough; grandchildren, Jessica Leu (David), Matt Lowe (Lindy), Miranda Caldwell (Shane), Derrick Lowe (Sarah), Sarah Banner (Dom), Shaun Whaley (Stephanie), Andi Dernovshek (Steven) and Ashlee Whaley; great-grandchildren, A'darius Banner, Emmarae Bradley, Amaris Bradley, Lennox Banner, Luke Lowe, Maggie Lowe, Lucy Lowe, Levi Leu, Delaney Leu, Eva Caldwell, Zoe Caldwell, Nora Whaley, and Lyra Lowe.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday September 3, 2019 8:00 PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 prior to the service.

Interment services will be conducted Wednesday September 4, 2019 11:00AM at Onks Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dr. David Leu, Shane Caldwell, Dom Banner, Matt Lowe, Derrick Lowe, Steven Dernovshek, and Shaun Whaley.

Roxana married Charles Smith Lowe on 15 Jun 1951 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Lawson Woodby "Loss" Lowe and Mary Ena Morley) was born about 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Oct 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Robert F. “Frank” Sliger, 90, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Lakebridge Nursing Home, due to complications from a fall.

Robert was born in Washington Co. Tn. and was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was the son of the late Enoch and Amanda Dunn Sliger.

Robert graduated from Lamar Hill High School where he was on the basketball team. He graduated from Steed Business College in 1958.

Robert served in the U.S. Navy and Marines from 1953-56.

Robert worked for the Johnson City Housing Authority for over 30 years and served as Executive Director for 25 years.

He was a member of the Johnson City Rotary Club.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Dorothy Couch Sliger, five sisters; Leitha Simpson, Mary Lloyd, Virginia Greenwell, Roxie Lowe and one brother, Bill Sliger.

After Robert retired, his favorite past time was going to Tunica, Cherokee or Atlantic City to play the slots with Dorothy and Paul and Ann Adams and friends. He loved spending time with his family especially his three granddaughters. He had a passion for watching westerns later in life.

Survivors include two sons; David and his wife Carolyn (Rookie) Sliger, (granddaughter) Malissa Sliger; Larry and wife Michele; granddaughters; Reid Sliger and McKinley Sliger, several nieces and nephews and one sister, Nora Ezelle.

The family would like to thank the health care heroes at Pine Oaks Assisted Living and Lakebridge Nursing Facility for their love and care for Robert. Yes, we knew he was a handful but we all loved him dearly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holston Home for Children, 404 Holston Drive, Greeneville, TN 37743 or Washington County Animal Shelter, 3411 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601.

The family of Robert Sliger will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 am, Friday, June 18th, 2021, in the Tetrick Funeral Services Chapel. A graveside committal service will follow in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Aaron Atchley officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The Johnson City VFW Post # 2108 will accord military honors.

Robert married Dorothy Beatrice Couch on 22 Dec 1955 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy (daughter of Aulie Carson Couch and Thelma Isadora Scott) was born on 15 Sep 1933 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jun 2016 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Landon married Shirley Ann Elliott about 1953 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Shirley (daughter of Harold Elliott and Macie Cloyd) was born on 3 Mar 1935 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 24 Oct 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Seviers UMC Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Betty Kyker Little, 84, Elizabethton, went to be with her Lord, April 30, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness.

A native of Telford, she was a daughter of the late Hugh & Ada Treadway Kyker. She was a graduate of Lamar High School. Mrs. Little was an employee of East Tennessee Undergarment for 42 years. She was an avid sports fan; she loved playing softball and basketball. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church, In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Wayne Little who passed away April 21, 2006, by four brothers: J.B., Allen, Bud,& Bobby Kyker, and three sisters: Wanda Kahn, Eva O'Brien and Ruth Kyker.

Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Wayne Little, Jr & Gina, Elizabethton. Two Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Janet & Ted Weaver and Darlene & Randy Hardin, all of Elizabethton. Six Grandchildren: Ryan Weaver & wife Abbey, Trever Weaver & Wife Rebekah, Andy Hardin & wife Monica, Josh Hardin & wife Diana, Micah little & wife Gwen and Maison Little & Wife Kelly. Five Great Grandchildren: Madison, Katlyn, Callie, Trenton and Gracie. Two Sisters: Patricia Slagle and Leatha Grogg. Her special friends: Carol Brown, Mary Forbes and Charlotte Markland.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park with Dr. Kenneth Jordan officiating. The eulogy will be given by Rev. Darrell Wayne Slagle, Jr. Music will be provided by Ray Don Markland, Soloist and Jon Shell Piper. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ray Don Markland, Jason "Smitty" Smith, J.L. Baines, Jack Greer and her church family.

Betty married Arnold Wayne Little on 24 Dec 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Arnold (son of Ray B. Little and Ida B. Hyder) was born on 13 Dec 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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TELFORD - Mrs. Lana Patricia (Prissy) Slagle, age 77, Telford, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Lakebridge Healthcare Center.

Mrs. Slagle was born to Hugh & Ada Kyker on April 21, 1944 in Telford, TN. She grew up on a farm. She was Captain of the Lamar Cheerleading Team. She completed 12 years of school at Lamar School where she was Salutatorian of her graduation class. She went to Steed College, completed a degree in Medical Transcription and worked as a Transcriptionist for 25 years, retiring from Watauga Orthopedics. She was a dedicated and loving mother.

Patricia married Darrell Wayne Slagle, Sr. on September 4, 1963. They have three children, Darrell Wayne Slagle, Jr. (Stephanie Arthur), Terena Michele Slagle Burkey (Kevin), Angela Leigh Slagle Tilson (Richard); grandchildren, Erica Slagle Loyd (Jordan), Kourtney Slagle Daniels (Jerrad), Brittney Slagle Greer (Josh), Brandon Burkey, Nathan Burkey, Caleb Tilson (Chelsie Murray), Benjamin Tilson and Rachel Tilson; great grandchildren, Cloey Loyd, Braxton Loyd, Harper Loyd, Craig Patchell, Isaiah Daniels, River Daniels, Paisley Greer and Macy Greer; sibling, Letha Kyker Grogg (Sam); and several nephews and nieces.

Family preceding her in death, Darrell Wayne Slagle, Sr. (September 13, 2014) Eva Kyker O’brien (1979), J.B. Kyker (1977), Allen Kyker (1961), Wanda Kyker Kahn (1997), Ruth Kyker (1932), Landon “Bud” Kyker (1967), Betty Kyker Little (2019) and Bobby Kyker (1934);

She grew up going to New Victory Baptist Church. She attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church many years after her marriage. She was a pastor’s wife for 20 years at King Springs Baptist Church. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her. She sang soprano for the Singing Glori-aires and The Slagle Family. She taught women’s Sunday School Class, was the church pianist, youth and adult choir leader, Bible School Director and pianist, direct of Christmas and Easter plays for years. She loved visiting the sick at the hospital and working in the church.

She played slow pitch softball for the King Springs Softball Team and one season struck out 33 batters.

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Monday, May 10, 2021 with Dr. Lester Morelock officiating. The Slagle Family will sing and granddaughter, Kourtney will sing a special song. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Monday prior to the service.

Interment services will be conducted 11 am, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Burkey, Richard Tilson, Brandon Burkey, Caleb Tilson, Nathan Burkey, Benjamin Tilson, Jordan Loyd, and Jerrad Daniels. Honorary pallbearer, Josh Greer