Elijah D. H. Oliver

Elijah married Matilda Collins on 6 Aug 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Matilda (daughter of Watson Collins and Evaline Williams) was born on 9 Aug 1851 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 1928 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Hester Ann Bowers on 16 May 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hester (daughter of Daniel A. Bowers and Eliza Pearl Berry) was born on 10 Feb 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Oct 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nicholas married Emma Eveline Buckles on 26 Sep 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of James A. Buckles and Sarah A. Bowers) was born on 28 Feb 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1954 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married U. S. Grant Buckles on 22 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. U. (son of James A. Buckles and Sarah A. Bowers) was born on 12 Oct 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Daniel Thomas Bowers about 1902 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Daniel (son of William Henry Bowers and Elizabeth Ann "Liza" Hackett) was born on 1 Aug 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1939 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Creola married Joseph H. Pierce on 30 Jan 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Jackson D. C. Pierce and Nancy Jane "Ginny" Bowers) was born on 16 Dec 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Aug 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flora married Luther A. Bowers on 25 Dec 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Luther (son of Mike Lovelace and Elizabeth Caroline Bowers) was born on 10 Sep 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Frank T. Buckles on 17 Feb 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Thomas Jefferson Buckles and Celia J. Williams) was born in Apr 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shinola married Martin Daniel Pierce on 16 Nov 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Martin (son of Pleasant Pierce and Caldonia Bowers) was born on 30 Sep 1896 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Mar 1988 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Blonnie Buckles about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Blonnie (daughter of Lee Buckles and Julia Buckles) was born on 5 Oct 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Mossie Pierce on 8 Jun 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mossie (daughter of Jackson D. C. Pierce and Eliza C. Williams) was born on 30 Mar 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Oct 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Earline Oliver on 5 Jan 1965 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Earline (daughter of Shelby Jett Oliver and Laura Bell Pierce) was born on 29 May 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married Joseph Wheeler Hicks on 22 Oct 1921 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Robert Lee Hicks and Martha Rebecca Lyon) was born on 28 Dec 1898 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Feb 1937 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Smith married Luella Vines about 1930 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Luella was born on 1 Feb 1915 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Sep 2003 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eastview Memorial Gardens, , Knox County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Ora Glenna Oliver, 79, 982 Old Gray Station Road, Gray, died Saturday, April 3, 1999, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Oliver was a native of Sullivan County but had lived most of her life in Washington County. She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Bertha Oliver Bowers and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Paul Oliver, in 1994, four brothers and four sisters.

Mrs. Oliver was a homemaker and a member of Midway Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Janette Foxx Conley and Carolyn Gouge, both of Gray; a son, Robert Wayne Oliver, Johnson City; a brother, Howell Bowers, Chuckey; three granddaughters, Cindy Oliver Walker, Jana Gouge Wilson and Tammy Oliver Wilson; and a grandson, Jay P. Gouge. Four great-grandsons, a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, (423) 282-1521, is in charge of arrangements.

OLIVER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ora Glenna Oliver, 79, 982 Old Gray Station Road, Gray, who died Saturday, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at the Morris-Baker South Chapel with Rev. William Taylor officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Monte Vista Burial Park. Those attending are invited to meet at the funeral home by 10:40 a.m. Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jay Gouge, Richard Wilson, Todd Walker, Lee Wilson, Erik Hilton and Michael Wilson.

Ora married Robert Paul Oliver about 1937 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Robert (son of John Wesley Oliver and Nancy Anne Boyer) was born on 16 Nov 1910 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 Jan 1994 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vera married Gilbert Lee Wilson about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gilbert was born on 16 May 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ivory J. Pierce, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at the Pine Ridge Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Pierce, Sr. and Creola Edith Pierce and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Wilson and her husband, Gilbert; six brothers and one sister-in-law, Earl Pierce and his wife, Bernice; Raymond Pierce; Joe Pierce, Jr.; Jack Pierce; Lloyd Wayne Pierce; and an infant brother. Ms. Pierce loved working in flowers and was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Cynthia Ensor and her husband, Henry Wayne, Elizabethton; Gretchen Miller and her husband, Larry, Gray; two brothers, Lawrence Pierce and his wife, Gaye, Elizabethton; Aaron Pierce and his wife, Lynda, Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Anna Ruth Pierce, Elizabethton; special friends, Cleola Taylor, Ernest Lee Wilson, Dorothy Burrow, and Herbert and Kathy Street, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Ms. Pierce will be conducted on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace with Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. Music will be under the direction of Sue Bowers, pianist and Dale Williams, soloist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Friday prior to the service and at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Aaron and Lynda Pierce, 202 Sunrise Drive, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Duncan officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Rusty Verran and the other deacons who visited her, the Willing Workers Sunday School Class of Hunter First Baptist Church, and the Hunter First Baptist Church Choir.

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Lawrence Pierce, age 85, of Elizabethton, went home to join his family in Heaven on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from Hermitage Health Care Center. Lawrence was born in Elizabethton to the late Joseph H. Pierce, Sr. and Creola Oliver Pierce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond Pierce, Joe Pierce, Earl Pierce, and Jack Pierce; and three sisters, Vera, Ivory and Gretchen.

Lawrence retired from Watauga Industries and from Watauga Forestry Services. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Rada Gaye Bowers Pierce, of the home; his sons, Keith Pierce and Zaney Pierce, both of Elizabethton; his daughters, Debbie Wiseman and husband Mike, of Morganton, NC and Sandra Vanover, of Elizabethton; a grandson, Lucas Pierce, of Johnson City; a granddaughter, Jada Vanover, of Elizabethton; a sister, Cynthia Ensor, of Elizabethton; and a brother, Aaron Pierce, of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Lawrence Pierce will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Wednesday March 2, 2016 at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Roe, officiating. Music will be under the direction of the church choir. The family will receive friends at the church between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, prior to the service on Wednesday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Gail Oliver, Mac Collins, Dan Powers, Tracy Herman, Greg Tester, Pookie Ensor, and Henry Ensor.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mr. Aaron Howard Pierce, age 77, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with the Lord and loved ones passed before him Friday, September 6, 2019 in the Holston Valley Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Joe H. and Creola Oliver Pierce. He was a 1960 graduate of Unaka High School where he was a standout football player. Aaron retired from Great Lakes Research Corporation. He also was employed by the State Highway Department and as custodian at Hunter First Baptist Church, Elizabethton for nearly five years. He attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church and was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church, Elizabethton. Aaron was active in Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer fireman for the Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed sports, especially football, fishing and spending time with his family especially around the holiday season.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten siblings. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Lynda Sue Tolley Pierce, of the home; his children, Tim and Penny Pierce, Mark and Sherry Pierce, Tammy and John Nanney, Debbie LeVeau and Doug Wilson all of Elizabethton; Todd and Lin Stevens, Gray and April and Richie Hooven, Kingsport; a sister, Cynthia Ensor and husband Henry, Elizabethton; sisters-in-law, Anna Ruth Pierce and Gaye Pierce; fourteen grandchildren and their spouses and ten great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Aaron Howard Pierce will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 9, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Dennis Wilson and Rev. Richard Smitley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the service or at the residence at other times. Committal and entombment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons.

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Ola Clinton Bowers, 91, of Elizabethton, died Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Pine Ridge Care Center.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther and Flora Buckles Bowers. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Colbaugh Bowers, in 2003, and by three brothers and a sister.
Mr. Bowers received his G.E.D. from Unaka High School. He was retired from the Chemical Division of
North American Rayon Corporation after 49 years of service and was a member of Hunter United Methodist
Church. He was an avid reader and an avid Lady Vols fan and Elizabethton Twins Baseball fan. He was active
in the Democratic Party and was a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a daughter, Lois Bowers Williams, Elizabethton; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Ralph C. and Sandra Bowers, Lansing, Mich., and Larry E. and Sharon Bowers, Elizabethton; five grandsons,
Michael Bowers, Mark Bowers, Todd Williams, Benjamin Bowers and Christopher Bowers; four great-grand-
daughters; and four sisters, Novella Massengill, Bluff City, Margaret "Toots" Campbell, Mary Evelyn Bennett and Stella Mae Brewer, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Bowers will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Manis and Rev. Estil Williams officiating. Music will be provided by Marilyn Bowers. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday, will be Jerry Bowers, Hugh Buckles, Daniel Holder, Jack Perkins, Charles "Dude" LaPorte, Bill
Cline, Mike Williams and D.J. Townsend. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl and Kat Collins, Dr. Joseph May,
Dr. Stephen May, John Fetzer, Willie Church, Lyle Dewitt, Ed Alexander, Randall Rogers, Gary Elliott, the staff
and employees of Pine Ridge Care Center and his church family. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ola married Margaret Colbaugh on 17 Nov 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Charles W. Colbaugh and Ella Aldridge) was born on 15 Apr 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 2003 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]

Reva married Eugene Angel about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eugene was born on 13 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Luther D. Bowers, 78, 122 Darrell Bowers Road, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Luther A. and Flaura Buckles Bowers.
Mr. Bowers was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church. He served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a retired painter and a member of the National Rifle Association and the Beuladean Citizens Club
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowers was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Gladys Asher Bowers, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Denny and Coralie Bowers, Elizabethton, and Jody and Lee Bowers, Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren, Teresa Freeman, Bastrop, Texas, Whitney Christiansen, Seattle, Wash., Jacob Bowers, Richmond, Va., Deana Bush, Memphis, and Sgt. Michael Bowers, U.S. Army, Fort Benning, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren, Michael K. Bowers, Fort Benning, Ga., Adam Bush, Memphis, Lucas Christiansen and Larson Christiansen, both of Seattle, Wash., Ethan Freeman, Laurin Freeman and Adleen Freeman, all of Bastrop, Texas; four sisters, Mary Evelyn Bennett, Margaret Campbell and Stella Mae Brewer, all of Elizabethton, and Novella Massengill, Bluff City; and one brother, Ola Bowers, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 14, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Richard Thomason officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 15, in the Bowers Cemetery, Roy Bowers Road. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 1:25 p.m. for the service. Military Honors will be accorded by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence, 122 Darrell Bowers Road, Elizabethton, or at the home of a son, Denny Bowers, 212 Roy Bowers Road, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be Gene Carrier, Tommy Campbell, Ronnie Campbell, Willard Loveless, Shirl Bowers and Dallas Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Ossie Lee Stout, Allen Thrump, R.M. Tester, John Garland, John Allen, Morris Miner and fellow members of the Beuladean Citizens Club.

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Novella Eliza Bowers Massengill, age 86, of Bluff City, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following a brief illness.

Novella was a native of Carter County and was a daughter of the late Luther and Flaura Buckles Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Bowers, Ola Bowers, Emmert Bowers and Darrell Bowers; and three sisters, Reva Angel, Margaret Campbell and Mary Evelyn Bennett.

Mrs. Massengill was a homemaker and was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. She loved to grow flowers and cooking.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Paul D. Massengill, of the home; a daughter, Karen M. Campbell, Bluff City; a son, Timothy P. Massengill, Bluff City; two granddaughters, Carrie Campbell, Los Angeles, CA, and Christina Campbell, Bluff City; one great granddaughter, Eliza Campbell, Bluff City; and one sister, Stella Brewer, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Novella Eliza Bowers Massengill will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Tetrick Funeral Home – Bluff City Chapel, with Mr. Patrick Mitchell, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday; or at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 25, 2015 in the Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. Active pallbearers will be selected from Bunker Hill Christian Church members. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews and her neighbors. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Bluff City at 10:30 AM on Monday, to go in procession.

Novella married Paul D. Massengill on 29 Jun 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Charles D. Massengill and Mollie E. Smith) was born on 9 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Nov 2019 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mr. Eugene F. (Jack) Buckles, formerly of 159 Buckles Road, Elizabethton, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

He was born on December 13, 1921, to the late Frank and Emma Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Juanita G. Buckles; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Pearl and Luther Buckles and Effie and Carmack Danner; two brothers, Clay Buckles and Claude Buckles. He was a native of Carter County, TN.

Mr. Buckles was a life-long farmer in the Blue Springs Community of Carter County, he also served in the United States Army and saw combat in Europe during WWII. He was employed at North American Rayon Corporation for many years and served two terms on the Carter County Commission. He was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church.

Mr. Buckles was fond of bluegrass music, gospel music and old time fiddle tunes. One of his favorite songs was "What a Day That Will Be" with which he often sang along. He especially enjoyed the gospel music of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver.

Mr. Buckles is survived by four children: Vivian Hammonds, Wayne L. Buckles, Barbara Jean Lotshaw, all of Elizabethton, and Debbie Dotson, of Watauga; two sons-in-law, Howard Hammonds and Mark Dotson; four grandchildren, Melanie Harkleroad and husband, Tim, of Bristol, Nathan Arnold and wife, Shelley, of Norman, OK, Frank Arnold and wife, Caryn, of Tulsa, OK, Dustin Buckles and wife, Jessica, Elizabethton; five great-grandchildren, Martin and Sarah Harkleroad, Bristol, Mason, Haley and Brett Arnold, Norman, OK; brothers and sisters-in-law, H.J. and Helen Buckles, Ivan Buckles, Earl and Helen Buckles, Elizabethton, Paul and Peggy Buckles, of Mt. Carmel, TN; sisters, Margaret Garland, of Casco, MI, Edith Buckles and Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton, Brenda and Bill Taylor, of Johnson City; sisters-in-law, Georgia Buckles, of Bristol, and Myrtle Buckles, Elizabethton; and a special brother-in-law, Harold Grindstaff, of Goode, VA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors, including his church families and his friends at Big Red's also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Buckles will be conducted Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Mr. Richard Thomason, minister, and Dr. William Duncan officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday prior to the service and at 1331 Blue Springs Road at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Friday, July 16, 2010, at 10:00 AM at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tennessee. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Blue Springs Christian Church, the men of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, "Big Red" Carrier and the regular attendees of the Liar's Club. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the building fund of Blue Springs Christian Church, 107 Don Rominger Road, Elizabethton, TN, 37643; the WMU of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, 1509 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643; the Alzheimer's Association, NE, 207 North Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37601; the American Cancer Society, ? Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643; or the American Heart Association, 3101 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Vivian Clark and to the staff of North Hall at Lifecare Center of Elizabethton for their gentle care of our loved one.

Eugene married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Edith Grace Buckles, 87, formerly of 189 Rainbow Circle, Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Buckles and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Buckles, in 1986; three brothers; and two sisters-in-law, Clay and Georgia Buckles, Claude Buckles, Eugene and Juanita Buckles; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Luther and Pearl Buckles, Carmack and Effie Danner; two brothers-in-law, Elwood Garland, Guerney Pierce; a sister-in-law, Ella Mae Buckles.

Mrs. Buckles was a homemaker and a partner in the Floyd Buckles Sales Company. She was a devoted member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. She loved her friends in the Willing Workers Sunday School Class there.

She was a loving aunt who will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by four brothers, H.J. Buckles and his wife, Helen, Elizabethton, Ivan Buckles; Elizabethton, Earl Buckles and his wife, Helen, Elizabethton; Paul Buckles and his wife, Peggy, Mt. Carmel; three sisters, Margaret Garland, Casco, MI, Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton, Brenda Taylor and her husband, Bill, Johnson City; a sister-in-law, Myrtle Buckles; her special friend and caregiver, Wilma Bowers; and her roommate and friend, Charlotte Walker. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Buckles will be conducted on Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. William Lunsford, Rev. William Taylor and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be under the direction of Tina Lunsford and Headed Home.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00-2:00 PM Saturday prior to the service and at the home of a sister, Myrtle Pierce, 233 Berry Hill Road, Elizabethton, at other times.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Gerald Buckles, Dean Buckles, Jimmy Buckles, Tommy Pierce, Randy Wilson, Eric Buckles, Jerry Weaver and Buddy Bowers. Honorary pallbearers will be all her friends and neighbors.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton, especially the CNA staff and Alice for all the love and care shown to Edith and the family.

Edith married Floyd Buckles about 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Floyd was born on 30 Aug 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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H.J. Buckles, 87, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 15, 2016, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. H.J. was born in Carter County to the late Frank "F.T." Buckles and Emma Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Edith Buckles, Pearl Buckles, Margaret Garland and Effie Danner; his first wife, Ella Mae Buckles; and five brothers, Clay Buckles, Gene Buckles, Claude Buckles, Earl Buckles and Ivan Buckles.
H.J. had worked as both a bus driver and a farmer. He was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and attended Meadowview Baptist Church. H.J. loved gardening and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 24 years, Helen Sharp Buckles, of the home; two sons, Dale Buckles of Hampton and Dean Buckles and wife Glenda of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Joseph Buckles and wife Prenthia and Daniel Buckles and wife Bonnie, both of Elizabethton; three great-grandchildren, Mollie, Addilyn and Clint, all of Elizabethton; a stepson, Paul McCray and wife Debbie of North Carolina; a grandchild, Paul McCray Jr. and wife Tina of North Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Alexander, both of North Carolina; two sisters, Myrtle Pierce and Brenda Taylor and husband Bill; and one brother, Paul Buckles and wife Peggy.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of H.J. Buckles will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, August 19, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Jones and Rev. Dean Smith officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 6 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gene Stansberry, Ray Lewis, Jimmy Buckles, Joseph Buckles, Daniel Buckles, Dayton Buckles, Matthew Williams and Josh Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Ikis Nave, Ronnie Keller, Jimmy Hyder and John Allen. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 10 a.m. Saturday to go in procession. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gene and Carolyn Stansberry and Ray and Maxine Lewis.

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Ivan Charles Buckles, 81, Elizabethton passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Frank and Emma Buckles.

Mr. Buckles was employed for a number of years by the Carter County Sheriff Department. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the Carter County Cattleman Association.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters: Pearl Buckles, Effie Danner and Edith Buckles; and four brothers: Clay, Claude, Eugene and Earl Buckles.

Survivors include his children: Hildred Pressnell, Patsy Colbaugh and Jimmy Buckles and wife, Angie, all of Elizabethton; Two Grandchildren: Jonathan Colbaugh, Shatona Williams; Four Great Grandchildren: Hayden Colbaugh, Melanie Thomas, Victor and Carlos Raminez; Three Sisters: Margaret Garland, Caro, Michigan, Brenda Taylor and husband, Bill, Johnson City, and Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton; Two Brothers: H.J. Buckles and wife, Helen, Elizabethton, and Paul Buckles and wife, Peggy, Mount Carmel; Several nieces & Nephews.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013, in the Buckles Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Lawrence Pierce, Dean Pierce, Randy Wilson, Robert Bowers, Tommy Pierce, Jonathan Colbaugh, Daniel Buckles and Dustin Buckles. Honorary pallbearers will be friends of Burger Hut.

Ivan married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Earl C. Buckles, 76, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, following an extended illness.

He was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Frank and Emma Buckles. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Buckles, Clay Buckles and Claude Buckles; three sisters, Effie Danner, Pearl Buckles and Edith Buckles.

Mr. Buckles was retired from East Tennessee Chair Company and had served as a constable for the Carter County Sheriff's Department.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Helen Bowers Buckles, of the home; three daughters, Teresa Chambers and husband, Donnie, Hampton, Mary Sue Buckles, Elizabethton, Jamie Simerly and husband, Terry, of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Donna Ranshaw, Joshua Miller, Daniel Chambers, Terrina Gloss and Katie Simerly; one great grandson, Seth Ranshaw; three brothers, Ivan Buckles, Jay Buckles, both of Elizabethton, Paul Buckles, Kingsport; three sisters, Margaret Garland, Michigan, Brenda Taylor, Johnson City, Myrtle Pierce, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Buckles will be conducted at 2:30 PM Saturday, October 6, 2012, in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Richard Blevins and Rev. Willie Lunsford, officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM prior to the service.

Interment for Mr. Buckles will follow the service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Earl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Paul Pierce, age 88, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Signature Health and Rehab in Elizabethton. Paul was born in Elizabethton to the late Martin Pierce, Sr and Shinola (Buckles) Pierce. In addition to his parents, Paul was also preceded in death by four brothers and sisters: Clarence Pierce, Reece Pierce, Callie Pierce and Aline Pierce.

Paul loved to be around people- laughing and chatting with anyone that would pass the time with him. A proud United States Army veteran, Paul had owned and operated his own business- Paul’s Handle Shop. Paul had also worked at Western Auto in Elizabethton for 25 years, as a courier at Carter County Bank, at White’s Grocery, and at Barnes Boring Hardware. Paul loved working on tools and in any kind of wood products. He was a loyal and faithful member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church and had also attended Watauga Valley Church and had served as a trustee there. Paul was also a member of the cemetery association at Wilson Cemetery in Stoney Creek.

Those left to cherish and remember Paul’s many wonderful memories include his wife of 62 wonderful years, Geraldine Pierce of the home and his daughter, Jennifer Harmon and son-in-law, Keith and his grandson, the apple of his eye, Colin Harmon; a brother, Martin Pierce, Jr. Several nieces, nephews, church family and extended family also survive.

A service to celebrate and honor Paul’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton with Paul’s former pastor of Union Hill, Pastor Roger Hayley and Pastor Kenny Lethcoe officiating. Music will be under the direction of Dennis Laws of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Thursday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023 in the Wilson Cemetery of the Stoney Creek Community. Active pallbearers will be Keith Harmon, Colin Harmon, Jerry Pierce, Randall Lewis, Dale Colbaugh and Bill Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Martin Pierce, Jr., James Carroll, Frank Singleton, Jerry Stout, Mike Pierce, Gale Colbaugh and Tommy Verran. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 1:15 PM on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Signature Health Care and to Caris Hospice for the loving and exceptional care given to Paul during his illness. Much love to Jessica, JoElla, Vanessa and LaToya.

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GREENEVILLE — Julia "June" Dugger, 85, went on to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Greeneville, Tennessee after an extended illness.

She was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Elijah & Blonnie Buckles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Mack and Jim Buckles; her sister, Ethel Smith; and her daughter, Shirley Dugger Williams.

She was a member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Surviving family members are her son, Stephen Dugger (Ginger); her grandchildren, Ashley Dugger Estep (Nick) and Blake Dugger (Brandi); her five great grandchildren, Gracie Estep, Levi and Cooper Estep, Jackson Nidiffer, Ava Dugger; and several nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with her home-going service beginning at 7 p.m.

The family would like to thank Takoma Regional Hospital and the Life Care Center of Greeneville, Amedisys Hospice, her Sunday School Class at Caldwell Springs and several friends and family members who helped her through her last days.

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ELIZABETHTON - Betty Lou Hicks Shirley, 85, Elizabethton went home to be with her Lord Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Johnson City medical Center.

Born December 3, 1933 in Johnson City to the late Joseph & Armitta Bowers Hicks. She came to Elizabethton at an early age to live with her Uncle & Aunt: Albert & Grace Hicks. She was a 1952 graduate of Elizabethton High School. Betty was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she was active in the WMU serving as Director and she loved working in Vacation Bible School. She was a homemaker, loved to cook, sew, and go camping and spending winters in Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years: Eddie M. Shirley who passed away January 16, 2018, by a granddaughter, Rachael Whaley, her sisters: Irene Greene and Ada Mae Byrd, her brother: Joe Hicks and a sister-in-law: Betty Jean Shirley.

Survivors include her children: Debra Sanders & husband David, Johnson City, Eddie Martin Shirley II & wife Jane, Knoxville, Keith Shirley & wife Barbara, Kingsport and Diane Whaley & husband Mike, Gray. Eight Grandchildren: Jamie Singer, Aaron McGhee, Andrea Hamilton, John Shirley, Josh Lane, Andrew Whaley, Joey Sanders and Matthew Sanders. Eleven Great Grandchildren: Caroline, Ellie, Max, Kaelynn, Carsen, Henry, Lena, Brook, Jackson, Valeria and Allison. Her Siblings: Charles Hicks, Kingsport, Phyllis Sparks & husband Hartsell, Jonesborough, Kenneth Walker & wife Mabel, Johnson City and Eileen Blevins & husband Ron, Limestone. Several nieces & nephews. Her sister-in-law: Georgia McClain.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Joe Sorah and Pastor Steve Pate officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Jacob Guinn officiating. Music will be provided by Austin Mitchell, Soloist and Tina South, Pianist. Active Pallbearers will be grandsons and a very special friend Jimmy Street. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Agape Nursing Home and Rehab.

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