Dollie McCain

Dollie married Charles Burton Clark on 24 Dec 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born on 23 Feb 1874 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jul 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Anna Bell Shoun on 20 Apr 1945 in Duval County, , , Florida. Anna (daughter of Dr. John Bell Shoun and Rosa Ann Stallings) was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Barbara Jeanne Clark Buck, 93, passed away at home on September 9, 2021.

She was born August 29, 1928, to William H. and Anna Bell Shoun Clark.

She was a 1946 graduate of Elizabethton High School and earned her BS in Education from ETSU. She was one of the first certified teachers in the state of Tennessee and was issued a permanent teaching license. She positively influenced hundreds of children during her 32-year tenure as an elementary school teacher. She was a proud member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Woman’s Club of Elizabethton.

She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church with a membership at St Paul UMC at the time of her death. She served in multiple capacities within the church, including singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school and serving as UMW president to name a few.

Barbara was an accomplished artist and crafter. She loved all types of flowers and gardening. She loved swimming and yearly beach trips. She was a voracious reader and, most importantly, she loved her family fiercely.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, David F. Buck in 2010; an infant daughter, Nola Marie Buck; a sister, Patricia Clark Lane; a son-in-law, Alvin E. Tester, Jr., in 1996.

She is survived by two sons and their wives: David L. and Kathy Jo Buck and Keith and Patti Buck; a daughter, Nelta Buck; three grandchildren: Rachel Estep (Daniel), Shannon Banner and Cody Buck; great-grandson Brayln Banner and step great-grandson, Ashton Estep. Survivors also include a brother, John W. Clark; a sister-in-law June (Sherman) Pritchard; several nieces and nephews; and family-in-love, Mimi and Dru Williams.

Barbara’s family will receive friends on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 2 until 4 pm with service to follow at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Mike Pinner officiating. Music will be under the direction of Nelta Buck, Mimi Williams, Daniel Wilson and Cody Buck. A graveside service will be Monday, September 13, 2021, at 10 am at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Barbara married David Franklin Buck on 4 Sep 1948 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina. David (son of Monte Lee Buck and Rosa C. McKeehan) was born on 4 Feb 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Oct 2010 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Bell David Lee Buck, 69, of the Central Community, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 5, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to the late David F. Buck and Barbara Clark Buck. David was a 1971 graduate of University High School and a 1976 graduate of ETSU with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in elementary education. He was an eighth grade teacher at Central Elementary School for 32 years and a beloved coach for the girls’ basketball team. David also refereed basketball and umpired for the Little League in Carter County for many years. In addition, he was inducted into the Carter County Teacher’s Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Carter County Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. He was also a member of the Carter County Board of Education for 12 years. David was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church and was baptized by the Reverend Gene Cornett at Powder Branch Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer, putt-putt champion and was a former member of the Elizabethton Golf Course Board of Directors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Nola Marie Buck. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years and the love of his life, Kathy Jo Buck, of the home; brother, Thomas Keith Buck (Patti) of Johnson City; one sister, Nelta Buck of Johnson City; two nieces, Rachel Marie Estep (Daniel) and Shannon Nicole Banner; great-niece, Anslie Pinkston; four nephews, Cody Keith Buck, Isaac Pinkston, Russell Hughes (Brittany) and Nicholas Hughes; great-nephew, Brayln Banner; two brothers-in-law, Kirk Hughes and Kim Hughes; two sisters-in-law, Karen Blevins and Kelly Reed; aunt, June Pritchard (Sherman); close friends, David Hyder and Letha Carr; and several cousins. A funeral service to honor the life of David will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 8, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Mr. Jeff Curtis, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. The graveside service and committal will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are former and present faculty and students of Central Elementary School and members of Oak Grove Christian Church.