Aug 2022
| Name | Date of Service |
|---|---|
| Vina "Mae" Blair |
08/13/2022 |
| Vina "Mae" Blair August 7, 2022 Date of Service: August 13, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of Gethsemane Vina “Mae” Blair, 92, of Elizabethton passed away at Life Care Center of Elizabethton on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Mae was born in Carter County to the late Maggie Ellen Cole and Robert “Witt” Hardin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Blair, a daughter, Kathy Baker, siblings, Frank Hardin, Andy Hardin, William “Bill” Hardin, Sam Hardin, Robert “Bob” Hardin, Ida Laws, Sarah Blanton, Nellie Ward, Anna Belle Montgomery, Bertha Bledsoe, a grandson,... | |
| Richarda "Ricci" Hodge |
08/12/2022 |
| Richarda "Ricci" Hodge August 6, 2022 Date of Service: August 12, 2022 Interment Location: Southview Section Elizabethton -On Saturday, August 6, 2022, Richarda “Ricci” Arlene Hodge, loving wife and mother peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. Ricci was born on November 21, 1955, in Rock Island, Illinois. On January 25, 1979, she married her love, Edward Hodge. Ricci worked as a hair stylist during the earlier part of her life but in most recent years until her retirement, she worked as a caregiver for those within her community. Ricci was one of the most loveable, special people you... | |
| Frances G. Harkleroad |
08/08/2022 |
| Frances G. Harkleroad July 23, 2022 Date of Service: August 8, 2022 Interment Location: Crown Section Frances G. (Frankie) Harkleroad passed away at the age of 88 on July 23rd at Hope Haven Hospice. She was a native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and had resided in Lake City, Florida, since 1956. Frankie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Elizabethton, Tennessee, a graduate of East Tennessee State University, and a teacher at Columbia High School for 33 years. She was "Teacher of the Year" in both 1974 and 1985, with a yearbook dedication in 1986. A devoted wife... | |
| Joyce Ann Man |
08/06/2022 |
| Joyce Ann Mann August 4, 2022 Date of Service: August 6, 2022 Interment Location: Sermon on the Mount Joyce Ann Hardin Mann, 83, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, August 4, 2022 at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Alvin Paul & Margaret Carr Hardin. Joyce was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and held a BS Degree from East Tennessee State University. She was a retired School Teacher after 30 years of service, having taught at Midway and Hunter Elementary School. In addition to her parents, she... | |
| Georgiana (Swann) Murray Furr |
08/06/2022 |
| Georgiana (Swann) Murray Furr July 29, 2022 Date of Service: August 6, 2022 Interment Location: Laurels Section Georgiana (Swann) Murray Furr of Grove City, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2022. Born December 31, 1930, she was the daughter of George Butler Swann and Ruby (Hilton) Swann of Elizabethton, Tenn. Georgiana was retired from Southwestern City Schools where she was Payroll Manager for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grove City. Georgiana was preceded in death by son, Michael Garrett Murray (1955); husband, Glenn Thomas Murray (1981);... | |
| Richard Douglas Ornduff |
08/05/2022 |
| Richard Douglas Ornduff August 2, 2022 Date of Service: August 5, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of the Last Supper Richard Douglas Ornduff, age 79, Of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Richard was born in Elizabethton to the late Frank and Gladys Gentry Ornduff. In addition to his parents, Richard was also preceded in death by his older sisters, Frances E. Ornduff and Peggy J. Orndfuff; his oldest brother, Harry L. Ornduff; and a nephew, Eric Lee Collins. Richard was a loving brother and a good Christian man who loved... | |
| Nancy Chase Johnson |
08/04/2022 |
| Nancy Chase Johnson August 2, 2022 Date of Service: August 4, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of Freedom Nancy Chase Johnson, age 82, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Signature Health Care of Elizabethton, Tennessee. She is joining those who went before her: the love of her life, Richard Irving Johnson; her parents, Jasper Chase and Myrtle Lyons; her sisters, Ruth Mitchell and Jo Ann Lyons; her special brothers-in- law, EJ Johnson and Paul Johnson; and her special mother and father-in-law, Ruby and Ed Johnson. Nancy was a loving mother and homemaker... | |
| Connie Evelyn Edmison |
08/03/2022 |
| Connie Evelyn Edmison July 30, 2022 Date of Service: August 3, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of Prayer Connie Evelyn Blevins Edmison, 83, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1938 in Elizabethton to the late James L. & Amanda Tribble Blevins. She was a former employee of Denise Lingerie and Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She loved working in her yard, garden and flowers. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Roan Mountain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of... | |
Jul 2022
| Name | Date of Service |
|---|---|
| Shelley Lester Roark |
07/25/2022 |
| Shelley Lester Roark July 20, 2022 Date of Service: July 25, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of Gethsemane Shelley Lester Roark, age 71, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Monday, July 20, 2022 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born to the late Lester R. Roark and Arrie Street Roark. Shelley was an Alumni of East Tennessee University where he received his Bachelor’s degree. He worked as an Environmental Specialist and retired from the City of Elizabethton. Shelley was a member of Milligan Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed UT Vols, Tennessee Titans, ETSU football, Nascar, Wrestling and watching... | |
| Gene Sams |
07/22/2022 |
| Gene Sams July 12, 2022 Date of Service: July 17, 2022 Interment Location: Laurels Section Gene Sams, age 83, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of Elmer B. Sams, Sr. and Pearl Humphrey Sams. He was a 1956 graduate of Elizabethton High School and 1960 graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Bachelors in Business Administration. Gene served in the U.S. Army and owned and operated a State Farm Insurance agency for 49 years. He was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church where he... | |
| Vernell Tolley |
07/17/2022 |
| Vernell Tolley July 13, 2022 Date of Service: July 18, 2022 Interment Location: Mausoleum of Peace Vernell Johnson Tolley, 81, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at her residence. She was born January 29, 1941 in Butler to the late Dana & Polly Sheets Johnson. She was of the Holiness Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Tolley, by two sisters: Lucille Stines and Louella Dugger and a brother: David Sheets. Survivors include Three Sisters: Betty Markland and husband Dana, Helen Ellison and Sarah Hartsook. Her Sister-in-Law: Wanda Hyder. Several... | |
| Elizabeth Kay Edens |
07/17/2022 |
| Elizabeth Kay Edens July 12, 2022 Date of Service: July 17, 2022 Interment Location: Laurels Section Due to a Covid-19 situation the services for Elizabeth Edens (Kay) has been re scheduled to be a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Friends may register their presence at the funeral home until 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Edens family. | |
| Virginia A. Depew |
07/13/2022 |
| Virginia A. Depew July 9, 2022 Date of Service: July 13, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of the Devotion Mrs. Virginia Darrell Angel Depew, 93, Hamptonville, North Carolina formerly of Elizabethton joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Virginia was born August 27, 1928 in Carter County, TN to Homer Angel and Ada Roberson Johnson. She was a member of East Side Freewill Baptist Church. Virginia adored her cats, and loved flowers. She was a wonderful wife and mother, and her grandchildren were blessed to have her as their “Meme”. In addition to her parents, Virginia was... | |
| John H. Hardin |
07/13/2022 |
| John H. Hardin July 9, 2022 Date of Service: July 13, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of the Last Supper John H. Hardin, age 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 9, 2022 from the Holston Valley Medical Center. John was born in Carter County to the late Cecil H. Hardin and Ruby A. Grindstaff Hardin. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters, Erma J. Myers and Lois Treadway. John H. Hardin was a family man who always placed God and his family first. He was involved in many... | |
| Margaret Brewer Hodge |
07/11/2022 |
| Margaret Brewer Hodge July 9, 2022 Date of Service: July 11, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of Devotion Margaret Brewer Hodge, 98, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home. A native of Vilas, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Rhudy & Arvilla Minton Brewer. She had lived a number of years in Carter County. She was a homemaker and loved to cook. Mrs Hodge was a member of Roan Street Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years: Floyd... | |
| Alean Lowe Cooper |
07/02/2022 |
| Alean Lowe Cooper June 29, 2022 Date of Service: July 2, 2022 Interment Location: Mausoleum of Faith Alean Lowe Cooper, 84, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in the Hermitage Health Care after an extended illness. She was born April 13, 1938 in Johnson County to the late William & Doxie Fritts Lowe. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School and East Tennessee State University. She received a Masters Degree in Early Child Hood Education in Georgia. Alean was a retired School Teacher having taught the 3rd grade at Oakcliff Elementary School in Doraville, Georgia. She... | |
| C.L. Greer |
07/01/2022 |
| C.L. (Clayton Lloyd) Greer June 26, 2022 Date of Service: July 1, 2022 Interment Location: Dogwood Section On June 26th at 1:00 PM at the age of 91, C.L. (Clayton Lloyd) Greer peacefully entered his heavenly rest with family by his side after a period of several months of declining health. We are thankful he left us gently without suffering. He resided in Gray, TN but was previously a long time resident of Elizabethton. He was born March 11, 1931 in the Burbank community of Roan Mountain, TN to John and Melissa Troutman Greer who preceded him in death.... | |
Jun 2022
| Name | Date of Service |
|---|---|
| Norma Jean Williams |
06/30/2022 |
| Norma Jean Williams June 27, 2022 Date of Service: June 30, 2022 Interment Location: Masonic Section Norma Jean (Lee) Williams, age 84, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Norma was born in Claxton, Georgia to the late Luther and Vadna (Rushing) Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, whom she married in 1956, Glen Ray Williams; her brothers, H.R. Lee, Russell Lee and Talmadge Lee; her sister, Beatrice Lee Hogue; cousins, aunts, uncles and three chosen sisters (her... | |
| Kay Brewer |
06/28/2022 |
| Kay Brewer June 22, 2022 Date of Service: June 28, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of the Last Supper Mr. Kay Brewer, age 83, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 due to Lymphoma and Melanoma. A native of Carter County, Kay was born September 9, 1938 a son of the late Paul and Lorena Presnell Brewer. In addition to his parents, Kay was also preceded in death by a brother, Doyle Brewer. Kay retired from the Peerless Restaurant after 42 years of employment. A member of Happy Valley Baptist Church, he had also attended Grace Baptist... | |
| Shirley Mae Estep |
06/21/2022 |
| Shirley Mae Estep June 16, 2022 Date of Service: June 21, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of Freedom Shirley Mae Phillips Estep, 85, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the Agape Nursing and Rehab Center, Johnson City. She was born September 10, 1936 in St. Charles, Virginia to the late Floyd & Frances Hinkle Phillips. She had lived in Elizabethton for a number of years. She was retired from the USD Forrest Service. Shirley loved to work in her flowers and her garden. She was a member of Tiger Creek Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her... | |
| David Allen Ledford |
06/21/2022 |
| David Allen Ledford June 18, 2022 Date of Service: June 21, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of the Last Supper My special son, David Allen Ledford, 58, of Elizabethton passed away on June 18. He was a gift from God, so God felt it was time to take him home. My heart is broken but I know God knows best in all our lives. All his disabilities are healed. I know he can walk again and be happy with his loved ones gone on before him. He is at rest. See you again my precious son. David attended Lynn Valley... | |
| Timothy Scott Campbell |
06/16/2022 |
| Timothy Scott Campbell June 13, 2022 Date of Service: June 16, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of Freedom Timothy Scott Campbell, age 48, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2022 at his residence. Timothy was born December 21, 1973 in Carter County, Tennessee to the late Charles “Buckeye” Campbell, Jr. and Susan Middleton Campbell. In addition to his parents, Timothy was also preceded in death by his brother, Donnie Campbell; his grandparents, Charles “Buckeye” Campbell Sr and Annabelle Campbell and James and Lorene Middleton; and his mother-in-law, Margie Malone. Timothy had worked... | |
| Louise Holman Guy |
06/16/2022 |
| Louise Holman Guy June 13, 2022 Date of Service: June 16, 2022 Interment Location: Southview Section Louise Holman Guy, age 97, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2022 at her residence. Louise was born May 5, 1925 in Avery County, North Carolina to the late William Reece Holman and Loretta Pearl Blackburn Holman. In addition to her parents, Louise was also preceded in death by her son, Donald Edward Guy; two brothers, Howard Holman and Edward Holman; and four sisters, Virginia Maude Holman, Georgia Scott, Ina Ruth Byrd and Emma Jean... | |
| Jerry Kenneth Perkins |
06/13/2022 |
| Jerry Kenneth Perkins June 9, 2022 Date of Service: June 13, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of the Last Supper Jerry Kenneth Perkins, 78, Unicoi, died Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Abundant Christian Living Community, Johnson City, following a lengthy illness. Jerry was a Johnson City native and son of the late Homer S. and Alta D. Vanover Perkins. He was a 1962 graduate of Happy Valley High School. Jerry worked for Monsanto for more than thirty-five years. He was a member of the Unicoi Masonic Lodge #681 F&AM. Jerry, along with his late wife Anna Lee, enjoyed raising cattle.... | |
| Carolyn Rose Pless |
06/10/2022 |
| Carolyn Rose (Burrell) Pless June 7, 2022 Date of Service: June 10, 2022 Interment Location: Garden of Gethsemane Carolyn Rose (Burrell) Pless, age 92, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home in Elizabethton. Carolyn was born in Elizabethton on April 16, 1930 to the late Earl Lee and Pauline (Ferguson) Burrell. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Herman Pless; and her daughter, Marilynn (Pless) Barker. Carolyn graduated from Elizabethton High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from East Tennessee State University.... | |