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Michael C. Carden
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07/31/2019
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| Michael C. Carden July 28, 2019 Date of Service: July 31, 2019 Interment Location: Garden of Devotion Michael Calvin Carden, 71, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday July 28, 2019 at Signature Health Care of Elizabethton following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Crawford & Sessie Carden. He was a Millwright Welder and was owner of Mike’s Produce for 10 years. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mikes hobbies were fishing & hunting. Survivors include his children: Tina (Eddie) Williams and Lisa (Wendell) Fulton all of Elizabethton. Four Grandchildren: Whitney (Ryan) Williams Birchfield,... |
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William Gerald "Bill" Carter
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07/29/2019
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| William Gerald "Bill" Carter July 27, 2019 Date of Service: July 29, 2019 Interment Location: Christus Garden William Gerald “Bill” Carter, age 91, of Johnson City, TN passed away at his residence in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was born July 6, 1928 to William Alexander Carter and SueElla Price Carter in Buncombe County, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-seven years, Margaret Ferren Carter. Also preceding him in death were his sisters, Doris Carter McLaney, Marcella Carter Townsend and an infant grandson, Bryan Foster. Survivors include his two daughters Joyce Carter... |
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Kate Bowers
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07/29/2019
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| Kate B. Bowers July 23, 2019 Date of Service: July 29, 2019 Interment Location: Garden of Freedom Kate Bradley Bowers, 86, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Signature Health Care. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late William & Litha Mae McCloud Bradley. She was a 1952 graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a retired employee of Empire Furniture, Johnson City. Kate was a member and she loved her church, Southside Christian Church. She loved to read and send cards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her... |
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Dr. Carrie Beth Swanay
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07/29/2019
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| Dr. Carrie Beth Swanay July 24, 2019 Date of Service: July 29, 2019 Interment Location: Masonic Section Dr. Carrie Beth Swanay, 55, was called to her eternal home with God on July 24, 2019. She was born on Aug. 1, 1963, in Johnson City to Henry Milburn Swanay and Patricia June Swanay. Carrie was a lifelong resident of Johnson City who enjoyed living in and renovating her childhood home. As a child, she attended Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she served as an acolyte; in her adult years, she was a faithful member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church serving as audio/video... |
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Archie "Jack" Taylor
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07/24/2019
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| Archie "Jack" Taylor July 20, 2019 Date of Service: July 24, 2019 Interment Location: Garden of Freedom Archie “Jack” Taylor, age 81, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Jack was born in Carter County, Tennessee to the late General Jackson Taylor and Goldie Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine Grindstaff; his second wife, Roma J. Taylor; two grandchildren, Jackson Johnston and Taylor Blevins; his siblings, Willie Taylor Garland, Lena Gregory, Loretta Markland, Lois Jean McClure, Laurie... |
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James O. Slemp
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07/22/2019
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| James O. Slemp July 19, 2019 Date of Service: July 22, 2019 Interment Location: Dogwood Section James Oliver “Jim” Slemp, 78, Elizabethton went to be with his Lord, Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Oliver S. & Winnie Wilson Slemp. Jim was a 1959 graduate of Happy Valley High School. He was retired from the Southern Railway Company after 25 years of service in the Richmond, Virginia Division. After retirement Jim & Ann returned to Elizabethton from Burkeville, Virginia where they lived for 20 years. ... |
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Debbie Ann Radford
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07/21/2019
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| Debbie Ann Radford July 16, 2019 Date of Service: July 21, 2019 Interment Location: Garden of Gethsemane Debbie Ann Radford, age 62, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Marion, NC and was the daughter of the late Erby and Louise Ward McKinney. Debbie was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family, music and going to the beach. She attended Laurel Fork Ministries Church and was a member of Doe River Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Chad Grindstaff and the father of her children, Bruce... |
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Lee Whitehead
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07/15/2019
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| Lee Whitehead July 11, 2019 Date of Service: July 15, 2019 Interment Location: Dogwood Section Lee Whitehead, age 83, of Elizabethton joined his beloved wife in eternal life on Thursday, July 11, 2019 while holding his beloved granddaughter’s hand at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Lee was born in Hampton, Tennessee to the late John Whitehead and Bessie Townsend Whitehead. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of fifty-nine years, Peggy Lorraine Guinn Whitehead on March 13, 2018; his brothers, Ernest Whitehead, Mack Whitehead, Bynom Whitehead, Stewart Whitehead and Sam Whitehead; his sister,... |
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Roy C. Long
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07/14/2019
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| Roy C. Long July 11, 2019 Date of Service: July 14, 2019 Interment Location: Garden of Freedom Roy Clyde Long, age 81, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the residence of his daughter. Roy was born in Waynesville, North Carolina to the late Ralph and Leila Parton Long. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Carolyn Burch and Evalee Reid; and one brother, Chuck Long. Roy worked for Highland House Furniture in Hickory, North Carolina for over 30 years before retiring. He was a member... |
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Jo Ann Carver
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07/14/2019
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| Jo Ann Carver July 11, 2019 Date of Service: July 14, 2019 Interment Location: Garden of Freedom Jo Ann (Toot) Bishop Carver, 85, Johnson City went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. Jo Ann was the daughter of Worley and Mary Eliza Jordan Bishop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Brothers Ishmael, Harold, Tommy, Charles, Jack, John Henry, Bob and Norman Bishop and her sisters: Anna Faulkner, Gussie Ison, Ruth Cornett, Juanita Cooley and Frances Sams. Jo Ann was also preceded... |
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Linda Sue Estep
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07/12/2019
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| Linda Sue Estep July 9, 2019 Date of Service: July 12, 2019 Interment Location: Garden of Gethsemane Tuesday, July 9, 2019, as Heaven received a kind and loving soul, we said a temporary goodbye to our beloved sister, Linda Sue Estep, born July 13, 1959. Linda fought a hard and courageous battle against cancer and never once ask “why me?” instead ask “why not me?”. She acknowledged she was blessed in life and passed blessings on to others. Linda was a licensed Orthotist and Prosthetist, where her true spirit showed in the compassion of her patients in Chicago, Tucson, New York,... |
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Catherine King McQueen Leamon
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07/10/2019
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| Catherine King McQueen Leamon July 6, 2019 Date of Service: July 10, 2019 Entombment Location: Mausoleum of Hope Catherine (Granny) King McQueen Leamon, passed on Saturday, July 6, 2019 in the comfort of her own home, following a willful and brave fight against illnesses. She was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Irene Shaw King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Veronica “Ronnie” King and Mary Catherine King; a brother, Thomas King; and her only grandchild and love of her life, Jeremy David King. Also, by her first husband, J.D. McQueen and her... |
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Ted R. Maxwell
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07/09/2019
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| Ted R. Maxwell July 6, 2019 Date of Service: July 9, 2019 Interment Location: Crown Section Ted H Maxwell 86, of Johnson City, passed away on July 6, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born to Woodfork H. and Alpha Maxwell on January 13, 1933, in McMinnville Tennessee. Ted graduated from Happy Valley High School. After serving 3 years in the United States Navy he earned a master's degree in education from East Tennessee State University. He was employed by the Carter County School System for over 35 years. He married his loving wife, Veneta in 1952, who survives him. Ted... |
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Peggy Jean Mullins
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07/09/2019
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| Peggy Jean Mullins July 5, 2019 Date of Service: July 9, 2019 Interment Location: Garden of the Last Supper Peggy Jean Hess Mullins, 73, Johnson City passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Born February 4, 1946 in Stickleyville, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late James & Demie Phillips Hess. She had lived in Carter County since 1967. Jean was retired from Pioneer Catering at Milligan College. Her hobbies were quilting, sewing, gardening & working in her flowers. She was an avid Atlanta Braves Fan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded... |
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Terry W. Snead
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07/08/2019
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| Terry W. Snead June 30, 2019 Date of Service: July 8, 2019 Interment Location: Garden of Paradise Terry Wayne Snead, 52, Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 as the results of a motorcycle accident. He was born April 8, 1967 in Elizabethton. But have lived in Florida for the past 14 months. He was employed as a Mechanic Class B on & off Shore, National Gas Engineers & Compressors. He was a member of the Biltmore Baptist Church. Terry was an honorary member of the Paternal Order of Eagles, Fort Walton Beach. Survivors include his son:... |
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Walter C. Taylor
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07/06/2019
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| Walter C. Taylor July 3, 2019 Date of Service: July 6, 2019 Interment Location: Garden of Devotion Walter C. Taylor, 91, Elizabethton passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his residence following a lengthy illness. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday July 6, 2019 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Luis O’Bourke officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. A Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date with complete obituary notice in paper. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Saturday. Condolences may be... |
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Anna Mae Spitzer Stout
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07/03/2019
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| Anna Mae Spitzer Stout June 29, 2019 Date of Service: July 3, 2019 Interment Location: Laurels Section Anna Mae Spitzer Stout, age 86, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Bristol Select Specialty Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Gaines and Gladys Clemons Spitzer and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Spitzer. Anna Mae attended Heartland Fellowship Church and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Those left to cherish her memory include four children, Sherry Vasey and husband, Doug of... |
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Rev. James Lindsay
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07/01/2019
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| Reverend James W. Lindsay June 27, 2019 Date of Service: July 1, 2019 Entombment Location: Mausoleum of Peace Reverend James W. Lindsay, age 87, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his home. James was born in Columbus, Georgia to the late Clarence Adams Lindsay and Martha Louise Mitchell Lindsay. James graduated from Mercer University where he had played both basketball and baseball and then graduated from Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky where he earned his Masters of Divinity. James had served his Lord in ministry for... |
