Obituaries

Obituaries

Dec 2022

Name Date of Service
Lawrence Hardin 12/05/2022
Lawrence Hardin December 1, 2022 Date of Service: December 5, 2022 Interment Location:  Garden of Freedom   Lawrence Hardin, 94 passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2022.  Born December 28,1927.  Lawrence was the son of Clyde and Goldie Shankle Hardin and was born in Inman, VA and moved to Carter County as a young boy. He was a 1946 graduate of Unaka High School, where he was a basketball and baseball standout. Lawrence honorably served his country during World War II in the United States Army where he was stationed in Japan.  He dutifully worked...
Bernice Snyder Austin 12/05/2022
  Bernice Snyder Austin December 2, 2022 Date of Service: December 5, 2022 Interment Location:  Mausoleum of Peace   Bernice Snyder Austin, 98, Elizabethton, TN passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022. Bernice was born in Johnson County, TN on July 28, 1924, to the late Floyd and Mary Williams Snyder. She lived most of her life in Elizabethton and was a member of the First Christian Church in Elizabethton. Some of her favorite activities included quilting, sewing, and exercising. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl S. Austin, her brothers and sisters: Pauline Simcox,...
Wilma Love Blackwell 12/04/2022
Wilma Love Blackwell November 30, 2022 Date of Service: December 4, 2022 Interment Location:  Christus Garden   Wilma Love Blackwell, age 81, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away at Hermitage Health Center on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Wilma was born in Carter County to the late William and Edith (Troutman) Street. In addition to her parents, Wilma was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Henry Blackwell. Wilma retired from Elizabethton Glass Company and she had previously worked at East Tennessee Mills. She attended Burbank Free Will Baptist Church and was a loving woman who would rather give than to receive....
Richard James Barrie 12/04/2022
Richard "Rick" James Barrie December 1, 2022 Date of Service: December 4, 2022 Interment Location:  Garden of Freedom   Richard “Rick” James Barrie, 74, of Elizabethton, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Rick was born December 16, 1947 in St. Thomas, Ontario, to the late James and Reta Barrie. While serving in the US Navy, Rick met and married the love of his life, Mary Ruth Hicks. They eventually settled in Elizabethton to raise their family. Rick worked and retired from Snap-On tools. Rick’s greatest joy in life was being a devoted husband to Ruth and father...
Gregory Banner 12/03/2022
Gregory Banner November 24, 2022 Date of Service: December 3, 2022 Interment Location:  Garden of Prayer   Gregory Banner, 61, Hampton, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was born April 8, 1961. He was formerly employed by Tennessee Valley Cable. He loved to play the Guitar, and play horseshoe. In earlier years he attended Union Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Clyde Banner , a sister: Wanda Banner, a niece: Terra Blevins, his grandparents: Essie & Arthur Banner and Lawton & Della Hodge and his aunt: Helena Feathers. Survivors...

Nov 2022

Name Date of Service
Douglas "Skip" Taylor 11/29/2022
Douglas "Skip" Taylor November 19, 2022 Date of Service: November 29, 2022 Interment Location:  Crown Section   Douglas “Skip” Taylor, age 66, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 in Illinois while on a hunting trip. He was the son of the late Delmas Taylor and Margaret Ellen Taylor. Skip retired from Elizabethton Police Department after 24 years of service. He was a Mason in the Watauga Lodge and enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. He was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 13 years, Ellen Taylor, of the home; two children,...
Peggy Sue Stiltner 11/23/2022
Peggy Sue Stiltner November 19, 2022 Date of Service: November 23, 2022 Interment Location:  Mausoleum of Peace   Peggy Sue Stiltner, age 84, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Peggy was born in McClure, Virginia to the late Fred Greer and Savannah (Hay) Greer Counts. In addition to her parents, Peggy was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Cindy Stiltner. Peggy was a wonderful, godly mother and was a faithful and devoted member of Deliverance Church of God in Hampton where she played piano and was the...
Elizabeth Pearl Carr 11/23/2022
Elizabeth Pearl Carr November 19, 2022 Date of Service: November 23, 2022 Interment Location:  Mausoleum of Peace   Elizabeth Pearl Carr, age 88, formerly of Johnson City, TN passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at her home in South Carolina surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Annie Grose, of Lafayette County, MS. She was a member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church for over 40 years. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother and meme to her grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling with her husband where they made countless lifelong friends. Liz spent her...
Robenia Letterman Hall 11/20/2022
Robenia Letterman Hall November 18, 2022 Date of Service: November 20, 2022 Interment Location:  Christus Garden   Robenia Letterman Hall, age 89, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Yancey County, NC, She was the daughter of the late James David Letterman and Sarah Ann Ayers Letterman. She was a graduate of Elizabethton High School Class of 1951. Robenia retired after 40 ½ years of service with Sprint/ United Telephone Company. She was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church and formerly attended First Christian Church of Elizabethton. In her...
Peggy Sue Richardson 11/19/2022
Peggy Sue Richardson November 15, 2022 Date of Service: November 19, 2022 Interment Location:  Mausoleum of Peace   Peggy Sue (Campbell) Richardson, age 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Peggy was born August 16, 1936 in Carter County to the late Taft and Grace (Bradshaw) Campbell. In addition to her parents, Peggy was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Frank R. Richardson; four sisters, Mary Evelyn Taylor, Carolyn Richards, Georgie Berry and Betty Kyte; and two...
Judy S. Blevins 11/19/2022
Judy S. Blevins November 16, 2022 Date of Service: November 19, 2022 Interment Location:  Garden of Devotion   Judy S. Blevins, age 76, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Judy was born September 24, 1946 in Benton County, Tennessee. She graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1964. She was an X-Ray technician until 1972 when she left to become a full-time mom. Judy was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved to quilt, loved to read, go to the beach and work in her flowers. Judy was preceded in...
Helen Ann Berry 11/18/2022
Helen Ann Berry November 14, 2022 Date of Service: November 18, 2022 Interment Location:  Columbarium of Remembrance   Helen Berry, age 91, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center of Elizabethton. Helen was born in Carter County to the late Paul and June (Williams) Perry. In addition to her parents, Helen was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carl Thomas Berry; a sister, Louise Wilson; a brother, Dr. E.E. “Ed” Perry; and a son-in-law, Michael Williams. Helen was a kind...
Leonard "Keith" Benfield 11/14/2022
Leonard "Keith" Benfield October 16, 2022 Date of Service: November 14, 2022 Interment Location:  Columbarium of Remembrance   “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept my faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Elizabethton- Leonard “Keith” Benfield, 71, went to be with the Lord, October 16, 2022, after a long courageous fight with cancer and heart disease. He was a...
Jerry Leonard Dickeson 11/14/2022
Jerry Leonard Dickeson November 8, 2022 Date of Service: November 14, 2022 Interment Location:  Dogwood Section   Jerry Leonard Dickeson, age 79, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Jerry was born in Washington County, Tennessee, a son of the late William Edgar Dickeson and Ruby Elizabeth (Sherfey) Dickeson. In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Stanley Dickeson and another brother, Steven Dickeson. Jerry had worked as a machine operator at American Water Heater (now...
Lee Edwin Estep 11/13/2022
Lee Edwin Estep November 8, 2022 Date of Service: November 13, 2022 Interment Location:  Mausoleum of Hope   Lee Edwin Estep, 84, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late George H. & Bessie Norris Estep. He was a graduate of Unaka High School. Lee was a retired employee of Nuclear Fuel after 40 years of service. He was also employed with Oil & Chemical Atomic Union of Unicoi. He loved working with wood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
David E. Crockett 11/13/2022
David E. Crockett November 8, 2022 Date of Service: November 13, 2022 Interment Location:  Crown Section   David E. Crockett, age 80, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. David was born in Elizabeth city, North Carolina to the late Charles McDaniel Crockett and Hannah Louise (Hardy) Crockett. In addition to his parents, David was also preceded in death by his beloved son, Christopher Charles Crockett. After graduating from Elizabethton High School in 1959, David would move on to nearby East Tennessee State University, which would be followed by law school at the University...
Virginia Mae Fitzgerald 11/12/2022
Virginia Mae Fitzgerald November 8, 2022 Date of Service: November 11, 2022 Interment Location:  Mausoleum of Peace   Virginia Mae “Jenny” Fitzgerald, 78 ,Johnson City was called home to join the Lord and her mother Catherine (Cat) Fitzgerald, Father, George Fitzgerald, Brother: Tom & Jean Fitzgerald and nephew Shawn Fitzgerald. She was born and raised in Gray, Tenn. She resided with her life long friend, Chris McClain in Johnson City. She was of the Christian Faith and loved the Lord. Jenny never met a stranger and was known for being kind and generous to everyone. Jenny’s hobbie and passion was...
Jack Lloyd Kyte 11/11/2022
Jack Lloyd Kyte November 8, 2022 Date of Service: November 11, 2022 Interment Location:  Garden of Freedom   Jack L. Kyte, 87, of Elizabethton passed away at Sycamore Shoals Hospital on Tuesday November 8th, 2022. He was born in Butler, TN to the late Willard and Maude (Stout) Kyte. Jack was also preceded in death by three brothers, Gene Kyte, Pete Kyte, and Joe Kyte; one sister, Marie Smith; one daughter, Tammy Bailey and a grandson, Gerad Kyte Jack had attended Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. He retired from H.T. Hackney. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather....
Reba Mae Rasnick 11/09/2022
Reba Mae Rasnick November 5, 2022 Date of Service: November 9, 2022 Interment Location:  Garden of Devotion   Reba Mae Rasnick, age 98, of, Sullivan County passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at NHC of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Sam Lee Cross and Venia Fox Cross. Reba was a dedicated long time member of Calvary Memorial Baptist Church Bluff City. She loved Jesus and her family which included 5 generations. Reba retired from North American Rayon after 46 years. She enjoyed many hobbies; gardening, sewing, fishing, jigsaw puzzles and was a fan of watching NASCAR,...
Linda Carolyn Elliott 11/09/2022
Linda Carolyn Elliott November 6, 2022 Date of Service: November 9, 2022 Interment Location:  Garden of Devotion   Linda Carolyn (Rock) Elliott, age 80, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Linda was born in Elizabethton, a daughter of the late Clarence and Blanche (Smith) Rock. In addition to her parents, Linda was also preceded in death by three brothers, Howard Rock, Earl Rock and Velmer (Mary) Rock; one sister, Ruby (Oliver) Williams; and a brother-in-law, George Oller. Linda was a loving wife, mother, and...
Bobby Jason Simerly 11/08/2022
Bobby Jason Simerly November 3, 2022 Date of Service: November 7, 2022 Interment Location:  Crown Section   Bobby Jason Simerly, age 49, of Hampton, TN passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. He was born in Elizabethton to Bobby Simerly and Joyce Pritchard Franklin. Jason was a kind soul who never knew a stranger. He had the friendliest personality and could always make those around him laugh. Jason enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, cooking and watching westerns. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jason was preceded in death by his step father,...
Dallas Wayne "Butch" Calloway 11/07/2022
Dallas Wayne "Butch" Calloway November 3, 2022 Date of Service: November 7, 2022 Interment Location:  Garden of Devotion   Dallas Wayne “Butch” Calloway, age 77, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was a son of the late Dallas and Mosella Pierce Calloway and was born on October 24, 1945 in Washington County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Hyder. Butch was a United States Air Force veteran having served in Vietnam. He was a member of Watauga Point United Methodist...
Martha Pauline Greer 11/04/2022
Martha Pauline Greer October 30, 2022 Date of Service: November 4, 2022 Interment Location:  Masonic Garden   Martha Pauline Greer, 41, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born March 25, 1981 in Carter County. Martha was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. She loved to spend time with her family, listen to music, paint, and loved to travel. She was a member of True Gospel Baptist Church. Martha was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents: Dan & Martha Belle Greer and her Maternal Grandparents: Luther & Ellen Lowe. Survivors...
Charlotte Marie Laws 11/04/2022
Charlotte Marie Laws October 31, 2022 Date of Service: November 4, 2022 Interment Location:  Garden of the Last Supper   Charlotte Marie Babb Forbes Laws, 84, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord Monday, October 31, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was also known by many as “Totty”. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Carl Edward & Rosetta Crigger Babb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Roy Forbes, her second husband Bob Laws, a son: Clyde Edward Forbes, her daughters: Linda...
Wilma Jean Anderson 11/01/2022
Wilma Jean Anderson October 29, 2022 Date of Service: November 1, 2022 Interment Location:  Garden of the Last Supper   Wilma Jean Taylor Anderson, 86, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Harrison & Edith Potter Taylor. She was a homemaker. Wilma loved the farm life and her dogs. She was a member of Southside Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Norman Anderson, who passed away February 28, 2007, a daughter: Regina...
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