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Elizabeth Lou Calloway
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01/31/2023
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| Elizabeth Lou Calloway January 26, 2023 Date of Service: January 31, 2023 Interment Location: Garden of Devotion Elizabeth Lou Calloway, age 76, of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Bill Whittington and Alouise Carpenter Whittington. Elizabeth was a member of Watauga Point Methodist Church for over 40 years. She was the best mother and grandmother anyone could ask for. She loved her family, husband and her God more than anything. Elizabeth was a very social person who loved to travel, bicycle and spend time... |
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Nola Ivalee Babb
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01/30/2023
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| Nola Ivalee Babb January 26, 2023 Date of Service: January 30, 2023 Interment Location: Christus Garden Nola Ivalee Babb. 95, Johnson City went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 26, 2023 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was a native of Sullivan County and was a daughter of the late Andy and Mary Ethel Hilton Troxell. Nola was a charter member of the Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Babb; a son, Jimmy Babb; five sisters, Cozette Hardin Younce, Leona Ray, Juanita... |
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Bill Pearce
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01/29/2023
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| Bill Pearce January 25, 2023 Date of Service: January 29, 2023 Interment Location: Garden of Prayer Bill Pearce, age 88, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to join his loved ones and his Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. Bill was born in Carter County on January 6, 1935, a son of the late William A Pearce and Mabel L. (Buck) Pearce. In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma Jean (Malone) Pearce; two sisters, Julia Ann Pearce and Brenda Littleford; and his brother, Earl Pearce.... |
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Eddie Lyle Lewis
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01/28/2023
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| Eddie Lyle Lewis January 23, 2023 Date of Service: January 28, 2023 Interment Location: Mausoleum of Peace Eddie Lyle Lewis, age 66, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Eddie was born in Elizabethton to the late Wayne and Ruth (Williams) Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Lewis; and a sister, Betty Lewis. Eddie was known for his kindness, generous spirit, and love for his family and friends, many of whom he made during his long career in food services.... |
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Charles D. Gardner
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01/28/2023
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| Charles D. Gardner January 24, 2023 Date of Service: January 28, 2023 Interment Location: Crown Section Charles D. Gardner, age 76, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Charles was the son of the late Elmer Franklin Gardner and Hattie Gardner. In addition to his parents, Charles was also preceded in death by his step daughter, Suzie Mae Street; a nephew, Cody Hughes; his sisters, Alice Glass and Christine Waldrop; and his brother, Delbert Gardner. Dad loved fishing with Brody and Jordan. He never met... |
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William Robert Weeks
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01/27/2023
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| William Robert Weeks January 25, 2023 Date of Service: January 27, 2023 Interment Location: Masonic Garden William Robert “Bill” Weeks, 74, Elizabethton went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Clarence and Ruby Mae Morgan Weeks. Bill was an auto mechanic and a jack of all trades. He was a member of Prayer Tabernacle in Elizabethton. He loved to fish, hunt and loved spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his loving wife of... |
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Gayla S. Graves
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01/26/2023
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| Gayla S. Graves January 22, 2023 Date of Service: January 26, 2023 Interment Location: Garden of Devotion Gayla Sue Oxendine Graves, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born July 10, 1943, in Elizabethton to the late John & Christine Smith Oxendine. Gayla was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a retired employee of Raytheon Corporation, Bristol after thirty-four years of service. She loved flowers, bird watching and shopping. She was a member of Borderview Christian Church. Survivors include her husband Maurice “Moe” Graves. Two Daughters: Jody Shipley... |
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Markieta Allen
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01/24/2023
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| Markieta Allen January 20, 2023 Date of Service: January 24, 2023 Interment Location: Mausoleum of Peace Markieta Allen, age 92, of Butler, TN, passed away January 20, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1930 to the late Hugh and Arlene Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Allen; son, Danny Allen; sister, Obeta Grindstaff; brothers, Denver Grindstaff, Thomas Grindstaff, Paul Grindstaff, and James Grindstaff. Markieta was a loving and caring woman who will be dearly missed. She was a wonderful cook and liked to feed the whole neighborhood. Family and... |
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Dorothy Orellana
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01/24/2023
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| Dorothy Orellana January 21, 2023 Date of Service: January 24, 2023 Interment Location: Garden of Paradise Dorothy Ann Orellana, age 77 of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 21 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born to the late Thomas Charles Whitehead, Sr. and Mildred Hilbert Whitehead on September 19th in Camden, New Jersey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dee Ellingsworth and brother, Thomas Whitehead. Dorothy was of the Baptist faith having attended the First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. She was known as a caring and giving person, who... |
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Janiece Campbell
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01/22/2023
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| Janiece Campbell January 17, 2023 Date of Service: January 22, 2023 Interment Location: Mausoleum of Faith Janiece Campbell, age 61, of Morristown, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her residence. Janiece was born in Portland, Tennessee to Jerry (Gretchen) Vanerwegen of Homerville, Georgia and Sandra (Day) Vanerwegen of Orlando, Florida. Janiece had been employed as a manager at TJ Maxx and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She loved her furbaby, “Lucy” and her family was so very important to her. Those left to cherish her memory in addition to her... |
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Ida Geraldine Shields Hampton
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01/20/2023
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| (Ida) Geraldine "Jerry" Shields Hampton January 17, 2023 Date of Service: January 20, 2023 Interment Location: Dogwood Section (Ida) Geraldine “Jerry” Shields Hampton, age 83, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Jerry was born on June 27, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Johnny Shields and Frances Colbaugh. In addition to her parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lewis “Pen” Hampton; her mother and father in law, Manuel and Edna Hampton; and a sister in law and brother in law, Nancy and Silas Hampton. Jerry... |
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Rhoda Jane Riddle
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01/19/2023
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| Rhoda Jane Riddle January 16, 2023 Date of Service: January 19, 2023 Interment Location: Garden of Devotion Mrs. Rhoda Jane Riddle, age 80, of Elizabethton, TN passed away on January 16, 2023, following a long illness. Mrs. Riddle was born on October 23, 1942, in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late George & Bessie Wright. In addition to her parents Rhoda was preceded in death by husband, Gary Riddle; brothers, Glenn Wright and George Jr Wright; sisters, Matoka Vines, Geraldine Rasnick, Elvina Martin & Opal Smith. Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Robin Street (Parker) of Jonesborough and... |
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Floyd Campbell
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01/19/2023
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| Floyd Campbell January 15, 2023 Date of Service: January 19, 2023 Interment Location: Crown Section Floyd Campbell, 74, Hampton, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Choncy Butler & Flora Morgan Campbell. He was a 1965 graduate of Unaka High School. He was employed at North American Rayon Corporation for 35 years and retired from Greenway Company, Bluff City. Floyd loved restoring Antique Cars and loved cats. He was one of the founders of the Carter County Car Club. He was of... |
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Marsha Jean Hawk
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01/17/2023
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| Marsha Jean Hawk January 12, 2023 Date of Service: January 17, 2023 Interment Location: Masonic Garden Marsha Jean Hawk, 64, Elizabethton went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 12, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Anderson, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John M. & Mary Lou Nave McAlister. Marsha was a retired Social Worker at Ivy Hall Nursing Home after 37 years of service. Marsha loved sports collecting memorabilia, and reading her Bible. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In earlier years she attended Sinking Creek Baptist... |
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Alsie J. Byrd
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01/12/2023
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| Alsie J. Byrd January 7, 2023 Date of Service: January 12, 2023 Interment Location: Garden of Devotion On the evening of January 7th, 2023, Alsie Jackson Byrd, 89, was called to be with the Lord at her home in Elizabethton. Alsie was born on April 7th, 1933 which was also her mother’s 43rd birthday. She was the daughter of the late James T. and Effie Jackson. She graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1952, and enjoyed attending all their class reunions throughout the years. Alsie loved being a “Fighting Cyclone.” After graduation, she went to work for Dr. R.J.... |
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Carl T. Canter Jr.
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01/09/2023
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| Carl T. Canter Jr. January 5, 2023 Date of Service: January 9, 2023 Interment Location: Laurels Section Carl T. Canter, Jr. “Red” went home to be with his Lord on January 5, 2023. A native of Elizabethton, Carl was the son of the late Carl T. Canter, Sr. and Pauline Sluder Canter. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and retired from Snap-On-Tools in Elizabethton. Carl attended East Side Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to this parents, Carl was also preceded in death by a stepson, Daryl Tisdale. Survivors are his wife of 46 years, Grace (Boone)... |
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Jacqueline T. Ervin
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01/07/2023
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| Jacqueline T. Ervin January 3, 2023 Date of Service: January 7, 2023 Interment Location: Garden of Prayer Ms. Jackie T. Ervin (79), 6300 Jasper Way Atlanta, GA; a prior resident of 728 S Lynn Avenue Elizabethton, TN entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 1:15pm at Wellstar Community Hospice Tranquility Center in Austell, GA. She was the daughter of the late Margaret Bernice Ervin Huff and John William Harris. She attended Browns Chapel A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church. Jackie loved to sit outside alone or with her neighbor/best friend, Ms. Freddie B. Crawford and joyfully watch "the... |
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Harry B. Watson
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01/06/2023
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| Harry B. Watson December 29, 2022 Date of Service: January 6, 2023 Interment Location: Crown Section Harry B. Watson, age 102, of Johnson City, Tennessee, walked into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Carter County, Harry was born February 8, 1920, to the late David Lawson Watson and Stella Mae Leonard Watson. He enlisted in the Army to serve in the Western Front as a PFC in World War II. It was intended that he land on Normandy Beach, but instead he landed on Utah... |
