Gilson Olliver "Ollie" Collins, Jr.

Gilson married Elizabeth Bradley on 18 Sep 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Nathaniel M. Bradley and Sarah Carver) was born in May 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died after 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pearl married Tom Valentine Carriger on 26 May 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tom (son of William L. Carriger and Mary Lincoln Morrell) was born about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Aug 1959 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian married John Houston Carriger on 7 Jun 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced about 1920. John was born on 7 Jan 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jul 1983 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian married Earl H. Holly on 15 Sep 1940 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Earl (son of Madison Love "Mat" Holly and Mattie E. Crumley) was born on 2 Oct 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1971 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Anne C. (Collins) about 1926. Anne was born on 19 Feb 1908 in West Virginia, , , ; died on 24 Apr 1992 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amie married Mister Jackson about 1930. Mister was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, September 3, 1934
DEATH TAKES L. E. COLLINS
Luther Elbert Collins, 24, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. G. O. Collins, 810 Maple street Sunday at 4:30, following an illness of lengthy duration, having been seriously ill since March 1st, with a heart disorder.
The deceased was a young man of sterling character and was loved and admired by all those who formed his acquaintance, his quiet nature and kindly attitude immediately drawing them to him. In early life, he became very ill and it was during this time that he learned the value of patience which was so visible throughout his short life. At the time he was taken ill he was attending the Johnson City Business College.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. G. O. Collins; five sisters, Mrs. T. V. Carriger and Mrs. Primus Dees, Johnson City; Mrs. J. H. Carriger, Kingsport; Mrs. Ernest Jackson and Margaret Collins, Elizabethton; one brother, James H. Collins, Clinchco, Virginia. His father died a few years ago.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30,t he Rev. C. L. Bowden, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be made in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. C. L. Bowden will be in charge of the music.
Active pallbearers will be Harrison Ledford, Roscoe Rodgers, Clyde Jessie, Arley Bare, Walter Richards, Clayton Jessie, Thomas Dugger, and Joe Allen.

Margaret married Samuel Harold Elliott about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Emanuel Deal "Manuel" Elliott and Rosa Herrell) was born on 30 May 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Peggy Jo Carriger, age 91, of Elizabethton, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at her home. She was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Tom Carriger and Pearl Collins Carriger. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her brother, Tom “Mac” McDonald Carriger and wife Cathryn, longtime partner and the love of her life Alan Lee Hubatka, Nephew Tom F. Carriger, a niece Marilyn Carriger and a special cousin as well as close friend Peggy Sue Carriger.
Peggy was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church in Elizabethton. She loved her family and enjoyed traveling and entertaining. Peggy was always on the go and loved life.
Those left to cherish Peggy’s memory are her niece, Diane Carriger Miller and husband Gary; cousin, Jimmy Jackson; Robin Gibson and daughter Kim Gibson of the home; Gayla Combs, Karen Pearman, and Jeff Blevins who were all caregivers that she loved like family.
A graveside service will held at the Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, Tennessee on Monday December 6th, at 2 P.M.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married Sandra Motz about 1949 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Sandra was born about 1935 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Jan 2020 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PINEY FLATS - Samuel "Sam" Harold Elliott Jr. 68, of Piney Flats Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Tuesday October 16, 2018 at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City.

Sam was born in Albuquerque New Mexico but spent most of his life in the Elizabethton-Piney Flats area. Sam loved his church family and was a member of Edgefield United Methodist Church. Sam loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Sam is preceded in death by his mother Margaret Elliott Fitzgerald and father Samuel Elliott Sr.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 48 years Janet Mellons Elliott, daughter Christy Elliott PeterPaul and husband Nicholas, daughter Lori Amber Elliott, grandchildren Emily Hall, Ambria Turner, Krisalyn Elliott, Joseph PeterPaul, along with several cousins.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm Thursday October 19, 2018 at Tetrick Funeral Services 3001 Peoples St. Johnson City Tennessee, 37604 with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00pm with Pastor Estel Williams officiating. A graveside services will be held Friday October 19, 2018 at Edgefield United Methodist Church Cemetery at 11:00am.

Samuel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELLIZABETHTON - Lori Amber Elliott, age 40, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Johnson City, TN and was the daughter of Janet Mellons Elliott, Piney Flats, TN and the late Samuel Harold Elliott Jr. She was an employee of Associated Pain Specialists in Gray and she was a member of Edgefield United Methodist Church in Piney Flats. Lori loved her daughters and was very devoted to them.

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Janet Mellons Elliott, Piney Flats, TN; two daughters, Ambria Elizabeth Turner and Krisalyn Samea Elliott, both of the home; a sister, Christy PeterPaul and husband Nicholas, Johnson City, TN; a niece, Emily Hall and a nephew, Joseph PeterPaul, both of Johnson City; her grandmother, Carrie Mellons, Piney Flats, TN and two aunts, Pansy Wilkinson and Dolores Chapman and husband Rome, all of Piney Flats, TN. Several cousins also survive.

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A funeral service to honor the life of Lori Amber Elliott will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 16, 2020 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Estel Williams officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. prior to the funeral service or at the residence of her mother at any time.

A private graveside service will be held in the Edgefield United Methodist Church Cemetery.