Obituaries PHILLIP WHITE ABNER
, 79, of Charlotte, formerly of Elizabethton, Tenn., died Tuesday afternoon, June 24, 2008. Mr. Abner was born in Spartanburg, S.C., the son of the late P. William Abner and Nell Dixon Abner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Kate McAbee Abner, a son, Phillip W. Abner, and a daughter, Denise Abner Eller. Phillip was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served proudly on The USS Randolph in the late 1940s. Mr. Abner's immediate family includes his daughter, Judith Abner, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 27, at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 4622 Nations Crossing, Charlotte, where he was a devoted member. The family will gather immediately following the service to greet friends. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Park in Spartanburg. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial donations be made in Mr. Abner's name to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, 500 B. Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206. The Abner family is in the care of Gaskin Services,
EMILY (KEEVER) BARNETT
, 89, Unicoi County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit, formerly of Simerly Creek, Hampton, died Thursday, March 25, 1999. Mrs. Barnett was a native of Erwin and had lived in Hampton most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Joe and Amanda Roberts Keever and was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Richmond Barnett, June 17, 1992; a daughter, Beverly Hensley; four brothers, Fred Keever, George Keever, Claude Keever and Nelson Keever; two sisters, Pheobe Johnson and Cordia Hensley; and a great-grandson, Jason Hensley. Mrs. Barnett was formerly employed with Southern Pottery. She was a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Tolley, Hampton, and four grandchildren, Greg Hensley, Kingsport, Sandy Lingerfelt, Erwin, David Wade Tolley, Roan Mountain, and Christopher Tolley, Hampton. Seven great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, (423) 743-1380 or (423) 928-4595, is in charge of arrangements.
LLOYD GRANVILLE BATEMAN SR.
, 74, of Milton, Fla., died Sunday, March 21, 1999, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Bateman was a native of Elizabethton and had resided in Milton, Fla., for many years. He was retired from the United States Navy with over 23 years of service and was a survivor of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Survivors include his wife, Jean Bateman, Milton, Fla.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Lloyd Jr. and Anita Bateman, Montgomery, and Jeffrey Bateman, Tallahassee, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Bruce Southerland, Sherman, Texas; four granddaughters, Cassie Richardson, Christi Southerland, Shannon Bateman and Jessica Bateman; a grandson, Daniel Bateman; a great-grandson, Grant Richardson; a great-granddaughter, Peyton Richardson; and three sisters, Agnes Shatley, Johnson City, Fannie Campbell and Ted Campbell, both of Elizabethton. Funeral services and interment will be held Tuesday in Milton, Fla. Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. Announcement courtesy of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Elizabethton.
SANUEL M. "PETE" BENFIELD
, 81, died Saturday, February 6, 1999, at his home in Haneyville, Pa. Mr. Benfield was born in Ingalls, N.C., the first son of Floyd P. and Elda Ollis Benfield. He had lived much of his life in Elizabethton. Mr. Benfield was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde Benfield, Leonard Benfield and Harold Benfield. Survivors include three sons, Robert S. Benfield, Haneyville, Pa., Samuel A. Benfield and Thomas M. Benfield, both of Reading, Pa.; a brother, Berlin Benfield, Atlanta, Ga.; and three sisters, Pauline Greer and Frankie Cornett, both of Elizabethton, and Lee Vandersteel, Alpine, N.J. Seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.
ANITA FAYE BLEVINS
, 64, 1888 Highway 91, Elizabethton, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 11, 1999, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. Mrs. Blevins was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Dewey and Edna Taylor Hardin. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Rondal "Coonie" Hardin, and a niece, Teresa. Mrs. Blevins was a 1952 graduate of Unaka High School. She had operated the Beauty Bonnette Beauty Shop for a number years and was a member of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Terry Blevins, of the home; a sister, Charlcie Jones, Hampton, Va.; two brothers, Ralph Hardin, Elizabethton, and Allen D. Hardin, Cleveland, Ohio; her step-mother, Mrs. Catherine Hardin, Elizabethton; three step-sisters, Dot Oaks, Eula Mae Hodge and Leota Holsclaw, all of Elizabethton; and a step-brother, James "Bud" Potter, Kingsport. Several aunts and uncles and a host of friends also survive. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
MARTHA MARIE (GREER) BOONE
, 87, formerly of Rt. 1, Roan Mountain, and the Asbury Center, Johnson City, died Sunday, March 28, 1999, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Boone was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late William Floyd and Sarah Caroline Street Greer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oran O'Neal Boone, September 3, 1973; a son, Eugene Floyd Boone; a great-grandson, Timothy Tisdale; two sisters, Frankie Jarrett and Grace Greer; and three brothers, Fred Greer, Burt Greer and Reece Greer. Mrs. Boone was a member of the Burbank Free Will Baptist Church and attended East Side Baptist Church. She was a retired cook with the Carter County School System, serving at Cloudland High School. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Ray Teter, Watauga, Grace and Carl Canter and Charlotte and Bud Julian, all of Elizabethton; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Mary Boone, Watauga, Harold Dean and Judy Boone and Jim Boone, all of Elizabethton; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kansas and Pierce Hughes, Elizabethton, and Marie and Crawford Barnett, Roan Mountain; a brother and sister-in-law, Elige and Beatrice Greer, Burlington, N.C.; 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Audrey Bowers, Bluff City. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
LUCY EDITH (BOOTH) BRUMMITT
, 94, Hermitage Health Care, Elizabethton, formerly of Hampton, died there Sunday, November 30, 2003.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
THELMA C. BRYANT
, 87, 610 Pine Hill Road, Elizabethton, died Saturday, March 27, 1999, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Bryant was a native of Corbin, Ky., and had lived 50 years in Elizabethton. She was a daughter of the late John M. and Isabelle Collins. She was a retired clerk with State Farm Insurance. Mrs. Bryant was a member of the Woman's Civic Club and the American Association of Retired Persons. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Survivors include her husband, John J. Bryant, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan B. and David C. Garrett, Gastonia, N.C.; two grandchildren: Bryant L. Garrett, Raleigh, N.C., and Kelwey N. Garrett, Charlotte, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
DR. JAMES K. BUCK II
, 36, 1008 Windridge, Kingsport, died Monday, March 1, 1999, at his residence after a brief illness. Dr. Buck was a native of Carter County and a son of Jim and Marie Webb Buck, Johnson City. He was a 1981 graduate of Elizabethton High School and a 1984 graduate of Milligan College. He attended the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, Memphis, and graduated in 1989. Dr. Buck completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Bowman Gray Medical Center, Winston-Salem, and completed his Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Dr. Buck was a Board Certified Allergist and had been in private practice in Kingsport. He was a member of the Colonial Heights Christian Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Marsha McNabb Buck; two sons, Kyle and Camerson Buck, of the home; a brother and sister-in-law, Devon and Jennifer Buck, Elizabethton; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Amy and James Motte and Misty Buck, all of Johnson City; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Beulah Buck, Elizabethton; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; his father-in-law, Kyle McNabb, Erwin; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeff and Susan McNabb, Greeneville. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
SUSIE BUCKLES
- Susie Buckles, 90, Hillview Nursing Home, formerly of Rt. 7, Elizabethton, died Thursday, March 11, 1999, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Buckles was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Charlie and Ester Arnold Elliott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Buckles, in 1970, a son, a half-sister, a step-sister and two half-brothers. Mrs. Buckles attended the Pleasant Beach Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Iva Jean Mathes and Cora Smith, both of Elizabethton; three sons, Billy Joe Buckles and Larry Buckles, both of Elizabethton, and Jack Buckles, Johnson City; a brother, Wiley Elliott, Elizabethton; a half-brother, Joe Elliott, Elizabethton; and a half-sister, Edna Nave. Fifteen grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
GEORGE BUTLER JR.
, 65, of Mt. Clemmons, Mich., died there Monday, March 1, 1999. Mr. Butler was a native of Tarpon, Va., and had lived in Elizabethton for a few years before going to Michigan 40 years ago. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Butler was preceded in death by his father, George Butler Sr., a son and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Ann Butler; four daughters, Sandra, Penny, Joyce and Jennie; three sons, Gary, James and George Butler III; his mother, Mrs. Delcie Butler, Elizabethton; and a sister, Mrs. Ann Depew, Elizabethton. Three aunts and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services and interment will be in Michigan. Courtesy of Memorial Funeral Chapel.
HERMAN CAMPBELL
, 83, 325 McKeehan Ridge Road, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, at Pine Ridge Care Center following an extended illness. Mr. Campbell was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Mike and Rhoda Fair Campbell. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters, a daughter, three half-sisters and a half-brother. Mr. Campbell was of the Baptist faith and was a retired employee of General Motors. Survivors include his wife, Iris Parsons Campbell, of the home; two daughters, Iris Spencer, Falerton, Ind., and Nancy Simmers, Cleveland, Ohio; two sons, Robert Campbell, Cleveland, Ohio, and Kermit Campbell, Pierpoint, Ohio; and a brother, Perry Campbell, Alburn Hills, Mich. Six grandchildren, a great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
CLESSIE M. (POTTER) CANNON
, 88, 612 S. Roan Street, Elizabethton, died Friday, November 28, 2003, in the Johnson City medical Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late John Finley and Rosa Ellen Dugger Potter. She was a retired employee of the Bemberg Corporation and also a formal Avon representative. Mrs. Cannon was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rose Marie Cannon; three brothers; and four sisters.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Carroll and Joan Morgan, Hampton; two sisters, Burlie Richardson, Lake City, Fla. and Thelma Rouse, Spartanburg, S.C.; two grandchildren, Kimberly Iverson, Lowell, Mass., and Heather Strasser, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Brent Seals officiating. Graveside service and interment will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Bob Polk officiating. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Monday, will be Roger Arwood, Lucas Arwood, David Arwood, Billy Smith, B.J. Smith and Fred Julian. Honorary pallbearers will be Floyd Estep, Calvin Sharp and her Sunday school class of First Baptist Church. Also surviving are her special friends, Tammy Sharp and Mary King. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Joan Morgan, 204 Rittertown Road, Hampton. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to the Carter County Rescue Squad. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Monday to go to the cemetery. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
DOROTHY JEAN CARDEN
, 68, 219 High Street, Hampton, died Sunday, February 28, 1999, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Carden was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Dana '"'One Boot'"' and Margaret Brumit Carden. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Peggy Campbell and Joyce Campbell, and a brother, Leslie Patton Campbell. Ms. Carden was a member of the Union Baptist Church, but attended Hampton First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Joy Bells Sunday School Class. She was a retired employee of Texas Instruments. Survivors include her husband, Clifford D. Carden, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Kenneth Heaton, Rebecca and Terry Brumitt, all of Hampton, and Teresa and Dennis Woodring Johnson City; a son, Ronald Curtis Carden, Hampton; a sister and brother-in-law, Loraine and Conley Jones, Johnson City; four grandsons, SFC Ronald Curtis Jr., U.S. Air Force, Louisiana, David Brumitt, Kevin Heaton and Jason Brumitt, all of Hampton; three granddaughters, Kim Moore, Bluff City, Leah Thompson, Lewisburg, Tenn., and Kara Heaton, Hampton. Three great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
DR. ESTILL L. CAUDILL JR.
, 82, Pine Hill Road Extension, Elizabethton, died Monday evening, March 1, 1999, at his residence following a brief illness. Dr. Caudill was a native of Narrows, Va., and the son of the late Dr. E.L. Caudill Sr. and Flora Weatherly Caudill. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Bolton Caudill, October 12, 1987. Dr. Caudill graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1941. Following his internship, he entered the U.S. Army to serve during World War II. During World War II, Dr. Caudill was in the D Day invasion, the Battle of the Bulge and the crossing of the River Rhine. He was a member of the 101st Airborne and the 82nd Airborne. At the end of World War II, Dr. Caudill returned to Elizabethton and entered into the practice of family medicine. He had served as president of the Tennessee Academy of General Practice, the Tennessee State Board of Registration in Medicine, was the Carter County Medical Examiner for many years, and served as Medical Director of Beaunit Fibers until his retirement. Dr. Caudill was a member and past president of the Elizabethton Rotary Club, a former director of Citizens Bank, and a charter director of Security Federal Savings Bank. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Dr. E.L. Caudill III, Manchester, Mass.; two daughters, Anne Clifton Lewis, Guilford, Conn., and Lucy Austin, Ooltewah, Tenn.; a brother, Julian Caudill, Elizabethton; and a sister, Mary Daniel Weiss, Alexandria, Va. Six grandchildren also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
DOROTHY AUSTIN CHAMBERS
, formerly of 610 N. Main Street, Elizabethton, died Sunday, March 7, 1999, at Hermitage Health Care Center. Mrs. Chambers was a native of Washington County and the daughter of the late N.R. and Elizabeth Fox Austin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Chambers, three sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Chambers was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Elizabethton, where she was very active in church work, and was also a member of the Elizabethton Women's Club. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Elva Jean Chambers, Elizabethton; a daughter, Jeanne Chambers, Elizabethton; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Robin and Cary Daniels, Kingsport; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Chip and Tabitha Chambers, Elizabethton; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl Austin, Elizabethton; and a sisters, Mrs. Jim "Elsie" Chambers, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
DANA ALLEN CLARK SR.
, 69, Roan Highlands Nursing Home, Roan Mountain, formerly of Hampton, died Sunday, November 2, 2003 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Jess B. and Gladys Garland Clark.
Mr. Clark was a retired supervisor with North American Rayon Corporation.
He attended the Free Will Baptist Church.
He had served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge #566.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa Clark; one daughter, Debbie Clark Gragg, of Linville, North Carolina; one son, Dana Allen Clark, Jr., of Hampton; one step-daughter, Heather Holly Clark, of Elizabethton; one granddaughter, Kristi Michelle Clark, Hampton; one grandson, Jeffery Glenn Clark, of Hampton; four sisters, Alice Birchfield, of Unicoi; Geraldean Lacy, of Roan Mountain; Rebecca Street and Judy Perdue, both of Hampton; two brothers, Newton "Bud" Clark, of Hampton; Sammy Clark, of Shreveport, Louisiana, and one special nephew, Michael Ingram, of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2003 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Street and Rev. Daniel Whetstine officiating. Sid Gragg will provide the music. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of a sister, Rebecca Street, 1230 Simerly Creek Road, Hampton. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Clark family at mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
LT. WALTER APPLETON CLARK
, 87, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Charlottesville, Va. Mr. Clark was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Charles Burton and Dolly McClain Clark. He was also preceded in death by a son, Edwin Hunter Clark, three brothers, Bill, Horace and Charles Burton Clark, and a sister, Irene. Mr. Clark received a B.A. degree from East Tennessee State University. He was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, served in the Navy Reserves and was a businessman. Survivors include his wife, Freda Lea Crox Clark; two sons, Bill and K.C.; and three sisters, Theresa Brumit, Burnice C. Furches and Marguerite Davis, as well as numerous relatives.
DEWEY E. COLLINS
, 71, Ivy Hall Nursing Home, died Thursday, March 25, 1999. Mr. Collins was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Spurgeon and Bessie Pierce Collins. He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Oliver, Elizabethton; one step-son, Paul Joe McGhee, N.C.; one brother, Jack Collins; four sisters: Margie Lewis, Ann Deloach, Virginia Collins, and Wilma Nave, all of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a very special friend, Hallie McIntuff, and nieces and nephews. Snyder's Funeral Home (477-7911), 5913 Kingsport Highway, Gray, is in charge of arrangements.
FREEDA CROY
, 88, formerly of 303-1/2 West G Street, Elizabethton, died Sunday, March 21, 1999, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Croy was a native of Los Lunas, N.M., and the daughter of the late George A. and Anna Marie Sichlar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Davis Croy Sr., July 21, 1993, a daughter, June Croy, six sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Croy had lived in Elizabethton for the past 52 years. She was a member of First Christian Church of Elizabethton and attended St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. She was a former member and art instructor of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Clyde Croy Jr. and Linda Croy, Elizabethton, and Jeff Croy, Elizabethton; a daughter and son-in-law, Georgia and Richard Bemis, Albuquerque, N.M.; and a brother, George Sichlar, Los Lunas, N.M. Five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and two special friends, Mike Freeman and Donna Bandera, Elizabethton, also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
ARLIE LEE DIAL
,57, of Watauga, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charles Willard and Sarah Clemons Dial. Mr. Dial was a 1970 graduate of Elizabethton High School and an employee of Kennametal Inc., Johnson City. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and an avid Elizabethton Twins Baseball Fan. Survivors include a daughter, Julia Lynn Dial, of the home; a son, David Lloyd Dial, of the home; two brothers, Marvin Dial, Watauga, and Gene Dial, Elizabethton; and also Linda Dial, Watauga. Several cousins also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Dial will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Kenneth Jordan and Youth Pastor James Ward officiating. Interment will follow in the Scalf Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, will be Steve Clemons, Elmer Clemons, Adam Franklin, Mike Barnett, Keith Cole, Tom Howell, Joe Stout and Dick Emmert. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Franklin, Joe Spitzer, Pete Wilson, Ray Clemons, the Congregation of Fairview Baptist Church and employees of Kennametal, Inc. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences to the Dial family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
DOUGLAS M. FORBES
, 57, 1831 Woodhaven Drive, Elizabethton, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 13, 1999, at the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center Hospital, Mountain Home. Mr. Forbes was a native of Carter County and the son of the late William C. "Bill" and Evelyn Lewis Forbes. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robin Wayne Forbes, a sister, Marie Darrell Forbes, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Chase and Hattie Teague, and a brother-in-law, John L. Frazier Jr. Mr. Forbes was formerly employed and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was of the Baptist faith and formerly served as a Deacon at Pinecrest Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and the National Guard and a member of the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. Survivors include his wife, Martha Teague Forbes, of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Yolanda Forbes Miller and Michael Miller, Elizabethton, and Shelley Forbes, Mountain City; two sons, Joel Forbes, Elizabethton, and Lance Forbes, Gray; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Carolyn Forbes Frazier Pearman, Elizabethton, and Wanda Geraldine Forbes Walls and Dred Walls, Johnson City; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Porter and Norma Jean Forbes, Elizabethton, Lloyd Klenard and Emma Forbes, Lehigh Acres, Fla., and Roger and Mary Forbes, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews and one favorite grand nephew, Jordan Mitchell, Elizabethton, also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
ROBIN WAYNE FORBES
, 59, 406 E. Mill Street, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Forbes was a native of Carter County and the son of the late William C. '"'Bill'"' and Evelyn Lewis Forbes. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Darrell Forbes, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, William Paul and Marie Solomon, and a brother-in-law, John Frazier. Mr. Forbes was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the ETSU Legend's Club. After high school he attended ETSU and was a Little All-American in football and signed with the Cleveland Browns. He worked as a teacher/coach at Cocke County High School and coached in Florida and also at Unaka High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Paula Solomon Forbes, of the home; a sister, Carolyn Forbes Frazier Pearman, Elizabethton; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Porter and Norma Jean Forbes, Douglas and Martha Forbes, Roger and Mary Forbes, all of Elizabethton, and Lloyd Klenard and Emma Forbes, Lehigh Acres, Fla.; a step-sister, Wanda Geraldine Forbes and Dred Walls, Johnson City; and special cousins, Jo and Rick Eoff, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
NELL KESTER FOSTER
, 73, of Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, N.C., died Saturday, November 29, 2003 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Born August 29, 1930 in Butler, Tenn., she was a daughter of Joseph Alexander and Lillie Laws Keller.
Surviving are one daughter, Kay Thomas, of Salisbury, N.C.; one son, Jeffrey Foster, of Blowing Rock, N.C.; three grandchildren; three sisters, Ann Vines and husband, Bob, and Arlene Townsend, of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Jean Greene of Campbellsville, Ky., and four brothers, Ray Keller, of Granite Falls, N.C.; Clarence Keller, of Butler, Tenn.; Commodore Keller, of Black Mountain, N.C., and Roy Keller, of Sugar Grove, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville 'Buddy' Foster; two sisters, Alma and Ruth Keller, and two brothers, Billy and Dale Keller.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Blowing Rock. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 3409 D, West Wendover Avenue, Greensboro, N.C. 27407. The family will receive friends on Monday evening, December 1, 2003 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Austin and Barnes Funeral Home in Boone, N.C. Austin and Barnes Funeral Home, 194 Queen St., Boone, NC 28607, is in charge of funeral arrangements. 828-264-8888
RUBY FROST
, 87, 222 Price Road, Elizabethton, died Thursday, October 30, 2003, at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton following an extended illness. A native of Campbell County, Tenn., Mrs. Frost was the daughter of the late Jacob and Betty Chitwood Cordell. She was a former employee of the dry cleaning industry. She was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.
Mrs. Frost was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frost, in 1991, by a son, William Frost, by a daughter, Sandra Gail Frost and by four brothers.
Survivors include one sister, Ruth Abdallah, Detroit, Mich.; two brothers, Arnold Cordell, Johnson City, and Bill Cordell, Boise, Id.; three grandsons; three great- grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Teresa Frost, Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Betty Carden and Sonny Sorrells, both of Elizabethton.
The Funeral service for Mrs. Ruby Frost will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 1,2003, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Dr. William L. Duncan officiating. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2003, in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Robert Frost, William Frost, Darrin Frost, Robert Blevins, Charles Ward and Jimmy Lipford. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Lipford, Kevin Lipford, Lawrence Marlow, Darrell Marlow and Richard Forrester. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service. Friends may also call at the residence, 222 Price Road, Elizabethton, at any time. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 1:15 PM on Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.hathawaypercy.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.
REV. DAN GARLAND JR.
, 68, 268 Bob Hollow Road, Elizabethton, died Thursday, March 11, 1999, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. Rev. Garland was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Dan Garland Sr. and Effie Pearce Garland. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Beulah Garland, and a brother, Haskiel Garland. Rev. Garland was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church and a former employee of Carter County Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Starr Whisnant Garland, of the home; four sons, Danny Garland, Rev. Larry Garland, George Garland and Norman Garland, all of Elizabethton; a daughter, Donna Markland, Elizabethton; a sister, Verna White, Elizabethton; six grandchildren, Angela Garland, John Markland, Lisa Adams, Jackie Morgan, Nickie Garland and Amber Dawn Garland, all of Elizabethton; and two great-grandchildren, Christa and Josh Deloach, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews and special friends, Clyde Peters, Willard Huskins and Arthur Colbaugh, also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
CARSON H. GRINDSTAFF
, 70, 808 East B Street, Elizabethton, died Monday, March 29, 1999, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Mr. Grindstaff was a native of Carter County and a son of the late William Ray and Pearl Oliver Grindstaff. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vadia Taylor Grindstaff, March 29, 1997, and a son, Terry Grindstaff, April 30, 1996. Mr. Grindstaff was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation and was a member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church where he was an assistant Sunday School Teacher of the Senior Men's Class. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Thomas Crow, Brookeville, Md.; two sons and three daughters-in-law, Herbert Eugene and Eva Grindstaff, Elizabethton, Gary D. and Carolyn Grindstaff, Johnson City, and Mrs. Peggy Grindstaff, Elizabethton; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold, Elizabethton; and a brother, Leslie Grindstaff, Elizabethton. Seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
JESSIE HARTLEY
, 57, 607 Long Hollow Road, Elizabethton, died Friday, March 19, 1999, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Hartley was a native of Butler and the son of the late Carlie William and Rosia Lee Vines Hartley. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rachel "Lottie" Hartley, a brother, L.D. Hartley, and an uncle, Dana Hartley. Mr. Hartley was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church. He was an employee of the Carter County Sheriff's Department and also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Hartley, of the home; a son and his wife, Brian and Sheryl Hartley, Elizabethton; five brothers and their wives, R.L. and Paulette Hartley, Carrol and Kathy Hartley, Dennis and Judy Hartley, Gene and Lisha Hartley, all of Butler, and Dewey and Brenda Hartley, Elizabethton; two sisters and their husbands, Hazel and Johnny Clawson, Roan Mountain, and Lucille and Charlie Gardner, Johnson City; a brother-in-law and his wife, Harold and Lottie Winters, Elizabethton; a brother-in-law, Troy Winters, Hampton; a sister-in-law and her husband, Gail Richmond and David Fields, Knoxville; his mother-in-law, Rachel Winters, Hampton; an uncle and aunt, E.C. and Elva Vines, Hampton; a nephew, Steve Winters, Raleigh, N.C.; a niece and her husband, Amy and Rick Johnson, Johnson City; and special friends, Dawn and Deon Sheffield, Jennie and Eddie Morgan and Ginger and Jerry Ford, all of Elizabethton. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
RAY J. HARTLEY
, 82, 101 Lynnview Circle, Elizabethton, died Friday, March 19, 1999, at the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center, Johnson City. Mr. Hartley was a native of Avery County, N.C., and a son of the late Roe and Agnes Tucker Hartley. Mr. Hartley was a member of United Brethren Church of Kettering, Ohio. He was retired from the General Motors Corporation and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Lewis Hartley, of the home; a daughter, Linda Hartley Clark, Newland, N.C.; two sisters, Juanita Deshotel and Ruby Hartley, both of Houston, Texas; and three granddaughters, Melissa Maston, Melody Waldrep and Kelsey Clark, all of Newland, N.C. Two great-granddaughters also survive. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Newland, N.C., (828) 733-2121, is in charge of arrangements.
DANNY P. HARVEY
, 45, 122 Spears Avenue, Elizabethton, died Monday, March 22, 1999, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Harvey was a lifelong resident of Carter County. He was self-employed in small engine repair and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Orville and Lonnie Stout Harvey, of the home. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN LUSK HATHAWAY
, 90, 301 Daytona Place, Elizabethton, died Friday afternoon while on his daily walk. He was a native of Elizabethton, and was the son of the late Major C.R. and Josie Lusk Hathaway. Mr. Hathaway was a 1931 graduate of Elizabethton High School and received his B.S. degree in the first Chemical Engineering Class of The University of Tennessee in 1935. After graduation from college, he began working in the Chemical Laboratory of Bemberg Fibers. He spent his entire working career with Bemberg and Beaunit Fibers. He was the Chemical Division Superintendent from 1942 to 1954, the Production Manager and Plant Manager from 1954 till 1961, the Vice President of the Cupramonium Division of Beaunit Fibers from 1961 until 1966. He then became the Research Manager for Beaunit Fibers at Triangle Park, N.C., from 1966 until his retirement in 1972. Following his retirement, he taught mathematics at the Herman Robinson Vocational School from 1973 until 1977. Mr. Hathaway was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton and was a member and president of the Wesley Sunday School Class. He was also a past president of the Elizabethton Kiwanis Club and was mentioned in the World Who's Who in Finance and Industry. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Helen Chambers Hathaway, May 5, 1996. He and Helen made sure their family stayed close by gathering everyone on holidays and by providing a cabin on Holden Beach every July for 25 years.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn Hathaway Brown and Ed Brown of Columbia, S.C., and Frances Hathaway Sams and Elmer Sams, Jr., of Elizabethton; one son and daughter-in-law, John L. Hathaway D.D.S, and Nancy Luther Hathaway, of Johnson City; one sister, Florence Hathaway Williams, Bowmantown, Tenn.; one special niece, Ann Williams Large, Bowmantown, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, Tom Brown, Tampa, Fla., Jody Farris, Nashville, Tenn., Sean Brown, Columbia, S.C., Brad Sams, Rachelle Williams, and Chad Sams, all of Elizabethton, John Hathaway, III, Johnson City, and Travis Hathaway, Charleston, S.C. Nine great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2003, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton, with the Rev. Buford Hankins and the Rev. Brent Seals officiating. Music will be under the direction of Elmer Sams, Jr. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be the following grandsons, Tom Brown, Sean Brown, Brad Sams, Chad Sams, John Hathaway, III and Travis Hathaway. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Williams, Kevin Farris, members of the Wesley Sunday School Class of First United Methodist Church, breakfast friends, friends and neighbors. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, November 3, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton, or friends may call at the residence, 301 Daytona Place, Elizabethton, any time. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations in memory of Mr. Hathaway to General Fund of the First United Methodist Church, 325 East E. Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643, or to American Cancer Society, 209 S. Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 423-542-2232, is in charge of the arrangements.
HERBERT "HUB" HENSON
, 70, 1447 Poga Road, Butler, died Sunday, March 28, 1999, at Johnson City Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Henson was a native and lifelong resident of Carter County and a son of the late Frank and Ida Mann Henson. Mr. Henson was a maintenance worker at Land Harbor in Spruce Pine, N.C. He was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Connie Henson, Elizabethton; a brother and sister-in-law, Clay and Goldie Henson, Lenoir, N.C.; and two sisters, Virgie Cable, Elizabethton, and Bernice Hartley, Butler. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
BEN H. HINKLE
, 87, 898 Piercetown Road, Butler, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999, at the James H. Quillen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, following a brief illness. Mr. Hinkle was a lifetime resident of Carter County and a son of the late George and Kathryn Fletcher Hinkle. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Walt, Don and Ted Hinkle. Mr. Hinkle was a retired employee of American Bemberg Corporation with more than 40 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. He attended Pierce Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Pierce, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Eddie and Bob Lindsey, Johnson City; and a granddaughter, Jessica Brooke Lindsey, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
NORMAN E. HOLDEN
, 57, 2985 Siam Road, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Holden was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Calvin and Nannie Sluder Holden. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Mr. Holden was retired as a small-engine repairman. He was a member of the Upper Shell Creek Christian Church, Roan Mountain. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Ann Allmon Holden; a daughter, Angela Renee Holden, Roan Mountain; a step-son, Bobby Gene Guy, Shelby, N.C.; six sisters, Mrs. Tennie Arwood, Mrs. Eula Mae Jarrett and Mrs. Grace Carver, all of Elizabethton, Mrs. Joyce Jarrett, Roan Mountain, Mrs. Christine Blevins, Spruce Pine, N.C., and Mrs. Mattie Lou McKinney, Gaffney, S.C.; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Donna Minor. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
ETTA J. HONEYCUTT
, 72, 376 McQueen St., Butler, died Saturday, November 29, 2003 at her residence.
A native of Hampton, she was a daughter of the late Bruce and Nell Peters Pierce.
She was a 1949 graduate of Hampton High School and a graduate of Steed College of Business in Elizabethton.
She had formerly worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C. and Knoxville. She was also employed by Cooper's Office Supply in Johnson City for several years.
Mrs. Honeycutt was a member of Hampton Christian Church but attended Butler Baptist Church for the last ten years.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Albert "Bud" Honeycutt; one son, Bruce Alan Honeycutt, of Piney Flats; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Edna and Lowell Stalcup, of Butler, and Linda Moore Honeycutt, of Piney Flats; two nieces, Angela Gail Rasnake, of Piney Flats, and Melanie Daun Atkins, of Bristol, Va.; two great nieces, Madison Rae and Alexa Grace Rasnake, of Piney Flats, and several cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2003 in the Butler Baptist Church with the Rev. David Cunningham officiating. Interment will follow in the Butler Memorial Cemetery. Jean Ann Poore, soloist, and Betty Cunningham, organist, will provide the music. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday will be Justin Bunting, Howard Courtner, Wayne Harris, Jack Peters, Bill Peters and Jeremy Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors and the Johnson City Medical Center Hospice Group. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Friends may also call at the residence. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
HERBERT H. HOOD JR.
, 69, 613 Watauga Avenue, Elizabethton, died Thursday, March 11, 1999, Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Hood was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Herbert Houston and Vicey Morrell Hood. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Freida Peters Hood, and an infant son, Thomas Lee Hood. Mr. Hood was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton and the Four Square Sunday School Class. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include a daughter, JoVonna Dodge, of Delaware; two grandchildren, Richie and Katie Dodge, both of Delaware; a special friend, Betty Jo Isaacs, Elizabethton; three sisters, Mary Holt, Milligan College, Jimmie Ruth Bailey, Treasure Island, Fla., and Billie Peters, Johnson City; and a brother, Don Hood, Kingsport. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
IDA PEARL (SHELL) HUGHES
, 87, 3001 Stewart Drive, Wilson, N.C., died Monday, March 8, 1999, at Nash Grove Manor, Nashville, N.C. Mrs. Hughes was a native of Carter County and had lived in North Carolina since 1989. She was a daughter of the late William and Myrtle Range Shell and was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel E. Hughes, in 1973. Mrs. Hughes was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Brick Christian Church, Watauga. Survivors include a son, Robert William Hughes, Johnson City; a daughter, Carolyn Nagle, Wilson, N.C.; and a sister, Lucy D. Slagle, Hartselle, Ala. Six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
ARNOLD JOHNSON
, 75, 201 W. Mill Street, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was a native of Elk Park, N.C., and the son of the late William and Minnie Winters Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Johnson, and a sister, Margalee Turbyfill. Mr. Johnson was of the Baptist faith and a former employee of North American Rayon Corporation and T.P.I. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Polly Johnson, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sharon Johnson, Blountville; a daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Joseph Broyles, Johnson City; a granddaughter, Becky Jenkins, Gray; three grandsons, Tim Vines, Jonesborough, Aron Johnson, Limestone, and Dewey Johnson, Johnson City; two brothers, Brooks Johnson, Minneapolis, N.C., and Proffitt Johnson, Hammond, Ind.; and a sister, Billie Ward, Elk Park, N.C. Four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
EDWARD J. JOHNSON SR.
, 84, 243 Rocky Branch Road, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was a native of Avery County, N.C., and the son of the late Robert and Mettie Perry Johnson. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Edward Joseph '"'E.J.'"' Johnson Jr. and Paul Johnson, and three brothers. Mr. Johnson had lived in Carter County most of his life. He was a member of the Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church and a retired employee of Bemberg Industries after working 47 years. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Perry Johnson, of the home; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Norma Allen, Pinehurst, N.C., Phyllis and Dwight Minton, Elizabethton, Margie and James C. Parks, Johnson City, and Carolyn Johnson Slaughter and Mark Slaughter, Elizabethton; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard and Nancy Johnson and Lynn Johnson, all of Elizabethton; and a sister, Della McNeal, Knoxville. Nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
ELIZABETH (MINTON) JULIAN
, 81, 131 Southgate Drive, Elizabethton, died Friday, March 19, 1999, in Bel Air, Md., following an extended illness. Mrs. Julian was the daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Ethel Hughes Minton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen Reginald Julian, her step-father, James Ray, and two brothers, Patrick Ray and Bruce Minton. Mrs. Julian was a wife, mother and homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Richard Julian, Citrus Heights, Calif., and Douglas Julian, Bel Air, Md.; a daughter, Kay Julian Dawson, Baltimore, Md.; two daughters-in-law, Hortensia Julian and Joann Julian; a son-in-law, Larry Dawson; three grandsons, Patrick Julian, Giovanni Julian and Jarrett Julian; a sister, Gwendolyn Reincke; three brothers, Walter Minton Jr., Tom Minton and Kenny Minton; and a cousin, Josephine Hughes. Several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, close friends and neighbors also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN A. KAYTIS
, 77, 116 Lexington Avenue, Elizabethton, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 30, 1999, at his residence. Mr. Kaytis was a native of Rumford, Maine, and the son of the late John F. and Katherine Kaytis. He was also preceded in death by a sister. Mr. Kaytis was Executive Coordinator for PSG of Elizabethton and a 1995 graduate of Milligan College. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Betty Kaytis, of the home; a daughter, Susie Kaytis Evans, Boston, Mass.; a son, John Robert Kaytis of Florida; and a step-son, Rick Ives, North Wilkesboro, N.C. One niece and one nephew also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
JAMES LESTER LINGERFELT
, 75, 222 Massengill Place, Bluff City, died Monday, March 1, 1999, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton following a brief illness. Mr. Lingerfelt was a native of Sullivan County and a son of the late Doss and Minnie Bowman Lingerfelt. He was also preceded in death by three sons. Mr. Lingerfelt was a retired carpenter and was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Lingerfelt, of the home; two daughters, Dorothy Arnold, Bristol, and Carolyn Barnett, Bluff City; a son, Henry Lingerfelt, Erwin; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Worley Lingerfelt, Bristol, J.D. Lingerfelt, Mountain City, and Bobby Lingerfelt, Bristol. Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, Bluff City, is in charge of arrangements.
ANNIE BELL LITTLE
, 91, 2310 State Line Road, Elizabethton, died Friday, March 5, 1999, at Pine Ridge Care Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Little was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late William M. and Lillie Hyder Clark. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Richard Little in 1967, and Carl Little in 1988. Mrs. Little was a member of the Valley Forge United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Charlsie Little, Elizabethton, and Phyllis Little, Johnson City; five sons, Robert C. Little, Glenn Little, Ronnie Little and Kenneth Little, all of Elizabethton, and John E. Little, Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. June Vandeventer and Mrs. Ossie Heaton, both of Elizabethton; and two brothers, James M. Clark, Elizabethton, and Mack Clark, Bluff City. Seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
BESS (STRICKLAND) LUMSDEN
, 91, 450 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, Fla., formerly of 101 East K Street, Elizabethton, died Sunday, February 28, 1999, at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. Mrs. Lumsden was a native of Clifton, Tenn., and was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert H. and Edna Briley Strickland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Lumsden, in 1991, and three sisters, Nora Miller, Lillian Strickland and Lockie Bell Strickland. Mrs. Lumsden was a 1929 graduate of Milligan College and a member of the First Christian Church of Elizabethton, where she was a Sunday school teacher and was very involved with the women's Mission and Circle work of the church. For years she and her husband, Leslie, were ardent encouragers of mission work and made a number of trips to help on the field in Haiti and Jamaica. Mrs. Lumsden made 5,000 Barbie Doll outfits for the missionaries to sell in Haiti to support their work. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Denis Lumsden, Atlanta, Ga., and Paul Strickland and Vada Lumsden, Punta Gorda, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia Lumsden and Richard Campbell, Stone Mountain, Ga.; and a sister, Rob McGee, Nashville. Four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
BETTY LYONS
, 61, of 173 Livingston Hollow Rd., Elizabethton, died Sunday, November 30, 2003 at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later time. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton, (423) 542-2232, is in charge of arrangements.
PEGGY YVONNE MARKLAND
, 66, 921 Folsom Street, Elizabethton, died Saturday, March 6, 1999, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Mrs. Markland was a native of Freemont, Va., and a daughter of the late Jones and Sally Mae Blevins Carden. She was also preceded in death by five brothers. Mrs. Markland had lived in Carter County since 1940. She was a member of West Side Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Caldwell Markland; a son, David Markland, Elizabethton; three sisters, Margaret Elkens, Othello, Wash., Betty Ward, Elizabethton, and Rose Clark, Virginia Beach, Va.; two brothers, Junior Carden, Orlando, Fla., and Buddy Carden, Mountain City; several half-sisters; and a grandson, Trevor Markland. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
MARTHA JANE McCLOUD
, 45, 1906 State Line Road, Elizabethton, died Monday, March 1, 1999, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital of an apparent heart attack. Ms. McCloud was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Joseph G. and Mildred Stout McCloud. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry McCloud. Ms. McCloud was a member of the First Christian Church of Elizabethton. Survivors include a son, E.W. Johns, of the home; two brothers and a sister-in-law, John McCloud, Elizabethton, and Ronnie and Vickie McCloud, Avon Lake, Ohio; a niece, Dawn Fattore; six nephews, Lance McCloud, Scott McCloud, Travis McCloud, Douglas McCloud, Trane McCloud and Richmond McCloud; four aunts, Mrs. Mattie Holtsclaw, Mrs. Dorothy Shultz, Mrs. Melba Rose Bowers and Mrs. Myrsonne McCloud; and one uncle, Zeb McCloud. Several cousins also survive. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
OMA R. McGUIRE
, 84, 8757 Highway 19E, Roan Mountain, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mrs. McGuire was a lifelong resident of Carter County and a daughter of the late John and Bessie Johnson Vance. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jacob D. McGuire, in 1982, a daughter, Connie M. Laws, three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. McGuire was a homemaker and a member of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church. Survivors include a son, James D. McGuire, Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Gladys M. Winters, Roan Mountain, and Delores M. Moses, Richmond, Va.; a brother, Howard Vance, Roan Mountain; and a sister, Nola Shell, Roan Mountain. Nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, is in charge of arrangements.
HALLIE McINTURFF
, 76, 1016 Arny Street, Elizabethton, died Friday, November 28, 2003, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Sullivan County, she had lived in Carter County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary C. Carr Malone. She was of the baptist faith and a homemaker. Mrs. McInturff was also a former employee of Bembery Corporation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert McInturff, in 1988, two brothers, Herman and Harold Malone, one sister, Juanita Malone, and a special friend, Dewey Collins.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard and Kthy McInturff, Elizabethotn, David and Janyce McInturff, Watauga; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mike Wagner, Boone, N.C.; eith grandsons, Brad McInturff, Chad McInturff, Derrick McInturff, all of Elizabethton, David Alan McInturff, Hunter McInturff, Derrick Taylor all of Watauga, All Wagner, Boone, N.C., Joey Chambers, Elizabethton; three great-grandchildren, Chasity McInturff, Elizabethton, and T.F. Malone, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Ther funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2003, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, with the Rev. Bobby Stout officiating. Interment will follow in Lyons Chapel Cemeter. Active pallbearers will be Keith Malone, Jeremy Malone, Bobby Bullock, Derrick Taylor, Johnny Bowman, and Ben Bowman. Honorary pallbearers will be doctors and nursing staff of ICU unit at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. Monday, prior to the service in the chapel, or friends may call at the home of her son, David McInturff, 221 Cripple Creek Loop, Watauga, any time. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethotn, 423.542.2232, is in charge of arrangements.
PAULINE MARKLAND McMASTER
, 90, 1099 Rittertown Road, Hampton, died Friday, February 26, 1999, at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Fla., following a brief illness. Mrs. McMaster was a native of Carter County and a former resident of Murfreesboro. She was a daughter of the late Landon and Arminta Rainbolt Markland and was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Wade McMaster, in 1996, and a sister, Mrs. Blanche Cash. Mrs. McMaster was a member of the Rittertown Baptist Church in Hampton and a Charter Member of the Third Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. She was a former dietician at Central High School in Murfreesboro. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Barbara McMaster, Greenville, S.C., and James and JoAnn McMaster, Chillicothe, Ohio; two brothers, L.J. Markland Jr., Elizabethton, and Edward Markland, Crossville; and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Presson, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Edith Nave, Hampton. Three grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews also survive. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
ROBERT MICK
, 63, 135 Ed Davis Road, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Mick was a native of Weston, W.Va., and the son of the late Rex K. and Lenora Finster Mick. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara M. LeBouef Mick, and his mother-in-law, Lillie May. Mr. Mick was a charter member and elder at Elizabethton Alliance Church. He was a U.S. Postal Service employee and a retired Air Force veteran, serving during the Viet Nam Conflict. He had served on the crew of Air Force One for presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon, and as Air Force One Crew Chief for presidents Ford and Carter. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ellen May Mick, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Judy Mick, Gulfport, Miss.; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Eddie Morelock, Johnson City; two brothers, Carroll Mick, Elizabethton, and Larry Mick, Hermitage, Tenn.; five step-brothers, Bill, Michael, Randy, Daniel and Donald Mick, all of West Virginia; a step-sister, Sue Bullion of West Virginia; his step-mother, Irene Mick of West Virginia; three grandchildren, Joshua and Jessica Mick, both of Elizabethton, and Courtney Morelock, Johnson City; and a special aunt and uncle, Clarence and Hattie Finser of West Virginia. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
NANCY MILLER
, 93, 743 Fairview Road, Hampton, died Friday, March 5, 1999, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Miller was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late John and Mira Miller Clark. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bernie Bailey; four brothers, Charles Clark, Henry Clark, Edd Clark and Luther Clark; two sisters, Hattie Carver and Lillie Cochran; three sons, Floyd Bailey, Arnold Bailey and J.D. Miller; and two daughters, Gracie Bailey and Gail Miller. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Fairview Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charlie Miller; three daughters, Mamie Hyder of Mississippi, June Heaton, Jasper, Mich., and Maxine Vance, Hampton; four sons, Norman Miller and Roy Miller, both of Unicoi, Garnie Miller, Elizabethton, and Dale Miller, Hampton; two step-daughters, Pansy Edmond and Estline Ellison. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
VIRGIE G. MILLER
, 88, 1213 Division Street, Johnson City, died Sunday, March 28, 1999, at Four Oaks Health Care Center, Jonesborough. Mrs. Miller was a native of Carter County and had lived in Johnson City most of her life. She was a daughter of the late H.P. and Cora Ratliff Bunton and was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph T. Miller, in 1994, a brother, five sisters and a half-brother. Mrs. Miller was a member of Dry Creek Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Morris-Baker North Chapel with graveside services and interment at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Monte Vista Burial Park. Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, is in charge of arrangements.
VIRGINIA (GOODWIN) MORETZ
, of Johnson City, formerly of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Asbury Place at Johnson City, after an extended illness. Mrs. Moretz was the daughter of the late Lee Hamilton and Winnie Marcella Walker Goodwin and was a native of Carter County. Virginia grew up in Butler, Tenn., and moved to Elizabethton in 1946. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McCoy Moretz. Mrs. Moretz was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton and a homemaker. She attended Appalachian State University and East Tennessee State University. Virginia loved playing bridge and golf and she also enjoyed gardening. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie Moretz Chapman McGowan and Judge Frank P. McGowan Jr., Greenville, S.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul Michael Moretz and Kimberly, Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The committal and entombment service for Mrs. Moretz will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, in the Mausoleum of Hope at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Darrell Holly officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to a charity of their choice. Condolences may be sent to the family electronically by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook or by fax to (423) 542-9499. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Moretz family.
ROBERT "UNLCE BOB" OLIVER
, 88, 1264 Bristol Highway, Elizabethton, died Monday, March 15, 1999, at the James H. Quillen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, following a brief illness. Mr. Oliver was a native of Bristol and had been a resident of Carter County for the past 55 years. He was a son of the late Wiley C. and Rhoda A. Oliver and was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosa McGee Oliver, in 1998. Mr. Oliver was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation with 30 years of service and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Borderview Christian Church. Survivors include four daughters, Rhoda Oliver and Betty Jo Sams, both of Elizabethton, Frances Ritchie McCarter and Lucille Oliver, both of Gatlinburg; four grandchildren, Leslie "Bo" Ritchie, Angie Williams and Sheila Arnold, all of Elizabethton, and Marie Rosenbalm, Sevierville; and a great-granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Arnold, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
LILLY JEAN ORTON
, 66, of 126 Gilbert Wilson Road, Elizabethton, died Saturday, November 1, 2003 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, following an extended illness.
She was a native of Madison County, Mars Hill, North Carolina, former resident of Johnson City, and had resided in Elizabethton for the past seven years.
She was a daughter of the late Harry Banner and Sally Mae Capps Fender.
Mrs. Orton was a member of the Harbor Light Baptist Church, where she was a member of the church choir.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Orton is preceded in death by two sons Teddy Lee Orton, February 5, 1984 and Jerry Wayne Orton, October 28, 1962.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Tom Orton, Sr., of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Gary Cole, Elizabethton; Sandra and Jimmy James, Elizabethton; Crystal and Jeff Daugherty, Johnson City; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Joseph Orton, Jr. and Jill Orton, Elizabethton; Tim and Renee Orton, Elizabethton, and James Orton, Elizabethton; one brother, James Fender, North Carolina, and one sister, Zetta Taylor, of Sandusky, Ohio. Twenty grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at Harbor Light Baptist Church, with Rev. Danny Quinn and Rev. Gary Deloach officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Charlie Palmer. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Harbor Light Baptist Church, Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Josh James, Teddy Orton, J.T. Orton, Justin James, Joseph James, Briac Daugherty, Jacob James, and Timothy Orton. Honorary pallbearers will be men of Harbor Light Baptist Church, and Dr. Ray Lamb. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 4, 2003 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harbor Light Baptist Church or other times at the residence, 126 Gilbert Wilson Road, Elizabethton, at any time. Condolences to the family may be sent through our Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton is in charge of the arrangements.
CAROLYN LOUISE OSBORNE
, 80, of Jacksboro, formerly of Elizabethton, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, at LaFollette Medical Center. Carolyn was a 1st Lt. in the Womens Army Corps in World War II. Following this service, she was employed by North American Rayon Corporation in Elizabethton and at the time of her retirement was secretary to the plant manager. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Bill Osborne, and two brothers-in-law, Joe Hillenbrand and Lee Schmidlin. Survivors include two sisters, Gladys Hillenbrand, Huntsville, Ala., and Joyce Schmidlin, Jacksboro; four nephews, Steven Hillenbrand, Knoxville, Chris Schmidlin, Caryville, Jim Hillenbrand, Wilton, N.Y., and David Schmidlin, Caryville; and a special friend, Helen Thompson. Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette is in charge of arrangements.
CHARLES L. PARKER SR.
, 80, formerly of 900 Pine Ridge Circle, Elizabethton, died Monday, March 1, 1999, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton following an extended illness. Mr. Parker was a native of Healey, Kansas and had lived in Carter County most of his life. He was the son of the late C.H. and Dela Nave Parker. Mr. Parker was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation, Spinning Department, for 35 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #360, the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166, and was a Navy Veteran of World War II. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Jr. and Margaret Parker, Elizabethton, and Kenneth Ray and Janice Parker, Jupiter, Fla.; a brother, Herman Parker, Elizabethton; and two sisters, Vera Nave, Cocoa, Fla., and Edith Spurgin, Rockledge, Fla. Three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. It was Mr. Parker's wishes to be donated to the Department of Anatomy, University of Tennessee, Memphis. Friends may call at the home of a son, Charles Parker Jr., 900 Pine Ridge Circle, Elizabethton. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
GREGG ELWAYNE PETERS
, 38, 2891-J Walnut View Court, Winston-Salem, N.C., died Monday, March 22, 1999, at his home. Mr. Peters was a native of Elizabethton and a son of Elsie Peters Oaks, Elizabethton, and the late Elmer Wayne Peters. Mr. Peters graduated from Drewry Mason High School in Ridgeway, attended the University of Virginia, and graduated from Forsyth Technical College. He worked at Pepsico Inc. and Wake Forest University as a systems analyst. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of Ridgeway's Grace Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Debra Smith Peters, of the home, and two brothers, Dr. Randy A. Peters, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Roger W. Peters, Kingsport. Three nieces and two nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church in Martinsville, Va. Interment followed in Ridgeway's Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gregg E. Peters Research, Public Health Sciences, Development Office, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27157. Norris-Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., was in charge of arrangements.
JOSEPHINE H. RANGE
, 86, formerly of 207 E. Mill Street, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, at Hermitage Health Care Center following an extended illness. Ms. Range was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Michael and Sarah Hill Hoss. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther A. Range, two sons, Jackie Range, in 1969, and Lewis Younce, in September 1998, and by four brothers and five sisters. Ms. Range was a member of Roan Street Free Will Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of East Tennessee Undergarment Company. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, L.A. and Shirley Range and Jerry and Sandra Range, all of Elizabethton, and a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Earl Perry, Bluff City. Eleven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
ERNEST "BLACK CAT" RASAR
, 77, 802 Parkway Blvd., Elizabethton, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Rasar was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Snyder Rasar and Lela Rasar Richardson. He was also preceded in death by a brother. Mr. Rasar was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elizabethton and many civic and sporting organizations. He graduated from U.T. and ETSU with a B.S. degree in physical education and social studies and earned his master's degree in Education Supervision and Administration from the University of Mississippi. Mr. Rasar held many positions in the Carter County School System, including attendance teacher, supervisor, principal for many years, and most recently served two terms as superintendent of schools. He also worked for D.C. Heath Publishing Company and the U.S. Forest Service. In addition, he served for 40 years as a TSSAA basketball and football official. He was a U.S. Marine veteran, serving in World War II in the Pacific and Okinawa and Occupation Forces in China. Survivors include his wife, Madelyn Rasar, of the home; a daughter, Lee Anna Rasar, Eau Claire, Wis.; a half-brother, John Rasar, Kingsport; and three half-sisters, Lucy Peters and Patty Gentry, both of Elizabethton, and Sue Ready, Knoxville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
BILLY J. REECE
, 68, 1112 Stateline Road, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Reece was a native of Akron, Ohio, and the son of the late Charles Edward and Beatrice Witcher Reece. Mr. Reece was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church and a retired employee of Holston Defense. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Carol Hardin Reece, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles Edward II and Pattie Reece, Elizabethton; a sister, Carolyn Reece Cash, Fayetteville, N.C.; a granddaughter, Sarah Reece, Elizabethton; and a grandson, Steven Reece, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN CHARLES REGENOLD
, 81, 514 Allen Avenue, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, at the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center Hospital, Mountain Home, following an extended illness. Mr. Regenold was a native of Aurora, Ill., and a son of the late Dorwin L. and Clara Wagner Regenold. Mr. Regenold graduated from Drury College, Springfield, Mo., in 1950 as a Medical Technologist. He was employed by Burge Hospital, Springfield, Mo., from 1950 until 1955, and was employed at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Ill., from 1955 until 1957. He was the Chief Technologist at the University of Tennessee Hospital, Knoxville, from 1957 to 1959. Mr. Regenold came to Carter County Memorial Hospital where he set up the Laboratory. He was Lab Supervisor from 1959 until 1984. He was the First Person to receive the "Frist Award" from Carter County Memorial Hospital in 1979 as the Outstanding Employee of the Year. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart after being wounded in Action. He was a former member of the American Legion and a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Elizabethton. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Weaver Regenold; a daughter, Linda Regenold, Knoxville; three sons, Robert Regenold and James Regenold, both of Elizabethton, and David Regenold, Tempe, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Nathaniel, Jonathan, Rey and Nicky Regenold; and one aunt, Mrs. Elva Moran, Riverside, Calif. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
BOBBY JACK ROBERTS
, 60, 325 Cove Creek Road, Roan Mountain, died Saturday, March 20, 1999, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. Mr. Roberts was a native of Banner Elk, N.C., and the son of Cleo Hughes Roberts and the late Arthur Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a member of Cove Creek Presbyterian Church. He was owner of the Cloudland Wrecker Service. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include three daughters; two brothers, Lawrence and Freddie Roberts, both of Roan Mountain; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, is in charge of arrangements.
MARY LOIS (RICE) ROOKE
, 67, 108 E. 5th Avenue, Watauga, died Friday, October 31, 2003, amongst family and friends.
She was born September 17, 1936, in Sunflower County, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Madison J. and Mary Jolliffee Rice. She and her immediate family moved to East Tennessee in 1973, where she has graced the lives of everyone who came to know her.
Mary worked at the Johnson City Eye Clinic for more than 30 years. Her dedication, strength and determination will be greatly missed, yet live on through those she touched.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Elizabethton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret R. Freeman, and a brother, Luther S. Rice.
Survivors include her husband, Jim; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jennifer Lois Rooke, Washington, D.C. and Mary Courtney Stark, her husband, John Stark, and granddaughter, Mary Delaney, all of Clemmons, N.C.; her oldest sister, Eunice Hayles and her nephew, John Winston Hayles, III, both of Mississippi.
Family members and friends are requested to pay their respects Sunday, November 2, from 2-4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Elizabethton.
Her funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Brent Seals. For those who wish, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Johnson City Eye Clinic Foundation, 222 E. Unaka Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601 or The Circle of Hope Foundation, Regional Cancer Center, c/o Sarah Orsbon, 400 N. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, TN 37604. Honorary pallbearers will be Phil V. Walters, MD, Robert L. Clark, MD, John C. Johnson, MD, Alan McCartt, MD, Douglas Crockett, MD, Charles O. Parker, Jr., MD, Michael Shahbazi, MD, Amy Young, MD, Randall Rabon, MD, Mr. Howard Parker, Mr. Herby Pierce, William Kincaid, MD, Thomas Borthwick, MD, Philip Hinton, MD, Frank Johnson, MD, Mr. Carlton A. Jones and Mr. John Winston Hayles, III.
RICHARD ALLEN ROSENBAUM
, 36, 918 Cedar Avenue, Elizabethton, died Sunday, March 28, 1999, in Gastonia, N.C. Mr. Rosenbaum was a native of Carter County and a son of Clifford Rosenbaum, of the home, and the late Bessie Perkey Rosenbaum. Mr. Rosenbaum had lived in Gastonia for the past 10 years and had just moved back to Elizabethton. He was a Cake Decorator and attended Prayer Tabernacle. Survivors, in addition to his father, include two brothers, Ernest Rosenbaum, Elizabethton, and Eugene Rosenbaum, Johnson City; two sisters, Joyce Miller, of Maryland, and Emma Rosenbaum, Elizabethton; three nieces, Pamela Miller and Lisa Miller, both of Maryland, and Amy Rosenbaum, Johnson City; a nephew, Johnny Rosenbaum, Johnson City; and a very special friend, Mrs. Mary Smith Oliver. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
BLANCHE (MARSH) SANDSTROM
, 79, 106 West H. Street, Elizabethton, died Thursday, March 18, 1999, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Sandstrom was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Matson H. and Zeuleaka Bradley Marsh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Swede" Sandstrom, August 5, 1973. Mrs. Sandstrom was a 50+ year member of the Sycamore Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star #163 and a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Gaye and Bob McCullough, 222 West F. Street, Elizabethton; a sister, Edna Carrington, Kingston; two nephews, Sam Carrington Jr., Marietta, Ga., and David Carrington, Oak Ridge; and a niece, Marsha Smith, Birmingham, Ala. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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