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Coy Taylor, Sr.
Born: March 22, 1927
Died: December 24, 2003
Services will be held at: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28
OBIT AND FUNERAL NOTICE: COY L. TAYLOR, SR. Coy L. Taylor, Sr., age 76, 636 S. Roan Street, Elizabethton died Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center Hospital, Mountain Home, TN, following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late G. Jay and Goldie Taylor. He attended Moore’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Taylor was owner/operator of 7 Hour Laundry and Elizabethton Steam Laundry. He was a past member of Kiwanis Club, Elizabethton Elk’s Club, Pony League - Youth Baseball and Chairperson for United Way and The Boy’s Club. Mr. Taylor received his Associate Degree in Business at Steed College. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Lillie McQueen, Chelsea White, Ruth Estep, and Lena Gregory Taylor, six brothers, Brooks Taylor, Cephas Taylor, Sterling Taylor, Anderson Taylor, John Taylor, and Roy Taylor. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Stewart and Teresa Taylor, Snellville, GA, Hensel and Brenda Taylor, Greeneville, TN, Coy Taylor Jr., and Kathy Tipton Taylor, Hampton, Austin and Jana Taylor, Brimingham, AL, seven grandchildren, Derik and spouse, Amy Taylor, Swanee, GA, Brad Taylor, Snellville, GA, Brandi Taylor, Hampton, Josh Taylor, Kingsport, Alec Taylor, Sean Taylor and Austin Taylor, all of Birmingham, AL, one great grandson, Davis Taylor, Swanee, GA, two brothers, Freeman Taylor, Elizabethton, Jack Taylor, Elizabethton, two sisters, Loretta Norris, Elizabethton, Lois Jean McClure, Elizabethton, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Clarence Phillips officiating. Music will be under the direction of Brenda Taylor, Soloist. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN. Active pallbearers will be Derik Taylor, Brad Taylor, Kenny Webb, Eddie Garland, Kenneth Taylor and Mickey Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be former employees, Kirby Taylor, and Philip Taylor. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 12 noon on Monday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to United Way Of Carter County, 527 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Jeanette F. Medlin
Born: July 03, 1925
Died: February 09, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M. - Thursday, February 12, 2004, Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. - Thursday prior to the service
JEANETTE F. MEDLIN Jeanette F. Medlin, 4107 Glaze Road, Johnson City, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, February 9, 2004, in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. She was the daughter of the late W.L. and Callie Durham Fields. Mrs. Medlin had resided with her devoted husband for forty-seven years in the Happy Valley Community and later at her current address. She was a member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church and a graduate of Steed Business College. She was employed by McKee-Wilson Eye Clinc and the Johnson City Eye Clinic and was the office manager for Wilson Eye Clinic until her retirement. She was also a worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Medlin, a brother Denny Fields and a sister, Goldie Ollis. Survivors include a special niece, Bobbie Massengill and her husband, Bailey Massengill; a great nephew, Tommy Massengill; a nephew, Omar Ollis; her loving nieces and nephews of her husband also survive. Funeral service for Mrs. Medlin will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. - Thursday, February 12, 2004, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, with Dr. Joe Sorah officiating. Music will be under the direction of Elmer Sams, Jr. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Thursday, prior to the service, or at the residence 4107 Glaze Road, Johnson City anytime. Graveside service and interment will be at 11:00 A.M. - Friday, February 13th in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Dr. David Wilson, Rufus Tipton, J.W. Medlin, LeRoy Medlin, Bill Propst and Mike Eddy. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Angela May and her nurse, Fay, Ruth Jessee; Linda Waddle and her daughter Julie, James Dugger and all the loving neighbors from Steeplechase Subdivision. Those planning to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel Friday at 10:15 A.M. to go in procession to the cemetery, or you may meet at the cemetery at 10:55 A.M. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 225 N. Holly Lane, Elizabethton, TN 37643. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME OF ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232
John Carriger, Jr.
Born: June 22, 1924
Died: April 20, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel prior to the funeral service
John Carriger, Jr. age 79, of 101 Byrd Street, Johnson City, died Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Nursing Home. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late John Carriger, Sr. and Nola Nave Carriger. He was of the Free Will Baptist faith. He was a retired supervisor from Thomas Products after 22 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Dovie Ward Carriger, of the home, one son, John B. Carriger, Johnson City, one grandchild, Kourtney Carriger, Johnson City, one sister, Frances Jones, Elizabethton, special niece, Nancy Thomas, Johnson City, several other nieces and nephews and special friends, Sam and Helen Harrison, Elizabethton, also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. D.C. Byrd and Rev. Gary Whitehead officiating. Music will be under the direction of Sunset Free Will Baptist Church Youth Choir. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel prior to the funeral service or friends may call at the residence, 101 Byrd Street, Johnson City, anytime. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24 at Roselawn Memory Gardens, with full military honors to be accorded. Active pallbearers will be John Henson, Clyde Moore, Sam Harrison, Carl Harrison, Conley Williams, Glen Bowers, Charles Bowers and James Keen. Honorary pallbearers will be Phill White, John Durst, Carrol Billheimer. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. A special thank you to Dr. Ivan Merkelj and all the nursing staff of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Nursing Home. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Melvin A. Livingston
Born: January 29, 1925
Died: May 01, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 3, 2004- Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Monday, May 3, 2004- Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home.
Melvin A. Livingston, age 79, of 1173 Powder Branch Road, Elizabethton, TN, died Saturday, May 1, 2004 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Nursing Home Care Unit, Mountain Home, TN, following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late John and Vistula McKeehan Livingston. Mr. Livingston was a retired employee of Jarl, and was a former Body and Fender man. He was a U.S Army veteran serving in World War II and the Korean Conflict, and received a Purple Heart during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Livingston was preceded in death by a sister Ruth McKnight, and six brothers, Ray, Murry, J.B., Ira, Delbert, and Glen Livingston. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Smith Livingston, of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Gilda and Teddy Reed, Elizabethton, and Judy Scalf, Elizabethton; three sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Vivian and Tony Bowman, King, NC, Helen and Jim Harrington, Winston-Salem, NC, Annie Livingston, Winston-Salem, NC; five grandchildren and spouses, Melanie and Kenneth McAllister, Johnson City, Stephanie and Chris Grindstaff, Elizabethton, Jena and Franklin Ortega, Elizabethton, William and Chessie Shoun, Roan Mountain, Jeremy Reed, Weatherford, TX; three great grandchildren, Tre Shoun, Roan Mountain, Jordon Reed, Elizabethton, Liliana Ortega, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Monday, May 3, 2004 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Dennis Peterson, Rev. James Archer, and Rev. Art Webb officiating. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 4 in McKeehan Cemetery, Elizabethton. Military honors will be presented by the Tennessee National Guard Troop F 2nd 278 ACR Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday, May 3 prior to the service in the chapel, or other times at the residence, 1173 Powder Branch Road, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be: Haynes McKeehan, Ralph Livingston, Bobby Livingston, Jim Livingston, Kenneth Emmert, Herman Shephard, Rev. Mark Grubb, Fred Holder, Roy Pierce, Roy Robinette, and the Nursing staff and Doctors of the Veterans Administration Nursing Center Home Care Unit No. 1. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, to go in procession to the cemetery.
Robert "Bob" Cable
Born: April 14, 1922
Died: December 27, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28, Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2003
ROBERT “BOB” CABLE Robert “Bob” Cable, age 81, 223 Main Street, Butler, died Saturday, December 27, 2003 at his residence following a brief illness. A native of Johnson County, he was the son of the late Will and Matilda Fritts Cable. He was a member of Dyson Grove Baptist Church. He formerly worked at a sawmill, retired from Blue Ridge Shoe Company and after his retirement he worked on lawn mowers and weed eaters for friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by four half brothers and two half sisters. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Stout Cable, of the home, two daughters, Ora E. Cable, Lenoir, NC, Charlene Cable, Morganton, NC. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28, at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Alan Koch officiating. Music will be under the direction of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church Choir. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, at Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Larry Shoun, R.E. Brown, David Griffey, Darrell Campbell, Kevin Howard and Earl Burchett. Honorary pallbearers will be Percy Matherly, J.L. Walsh, Jess Dillard, Haynes Dugger, George Shoun, Ed Fritts, Millard Fletcher, Wayne Harmon, Bob Ward and Bud Honeycutt. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. on Monday. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home chapel or friends may call at the residence, 223 Main Street, Butler anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-524-2232
Eva Heatherly
Born: June 04, 1913
Died: April 13, 2004
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004 at Dungan Chapel Baptist Church
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home
Eva E. Heatherly, age 90, formerly of Blevins Hollow Road and also of Hwy 91, Elizabethton died Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at Roan Highlands Nursing Center, Roan Mountain following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse James and Mary Annie Estes Grindstaff. She was a member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for over 50 years and was a member of the W.M.U. Mrs. Heatherly was a former employee of Bemberg and North American Rayon Corporation where she worked as a inspector. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Heatherly, February 7, 1999, two sisters, Zola Campbell, Effie Grindstaff and one brother, Floyd Grindstaff. Survivors include one brother, Vester F. Grindstaff, Elizabethton, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004 at Dungan Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Estep officiating. Music will be under the direction of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow the funeral service at Vester Cemetery, Blevins Hollow Road, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be selected from men of Dungan Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Men’s Sunday School Class of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. The Heatherly family would like to send a special thank you to the nursing staff of Roan Highlands Nursing Center and Dr. Jerry Gastineau for all the love and care shown during Mrs. Heatherly’s sickness. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton or friends may call at the residence of a nephew and spouse, Henry and Edna Grindstaff, 242 Blevins Hollow Road, Elizabethton, anytime. Those who prefer in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mrs. Heatherly to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1951, Elizabethton, TN 37643 Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Winnie E. Mann
Born: March 21, 1914
Died: April 01, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 4 at the funeral home chapel prior to the funeral service
Winnie E. Mann Winnie E. Mann, age 90, 220 Dawn Drive, Elizabethton died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah McKinney Arnett. She was a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Mann was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dayton Mann, 1998, one brother, Joe Arnett and one sister, Goldie Taylor. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Jeanette Mann, Elizabethton, Kenneth and Joyce Mann, Elizabethton, Jerry and Velma Mann, Churchill, TN, two sisters, Nell Long, Shady Valley, TN, Dot Evans, Winter Park, FL, eight grandchildren, Teresa Treadway, Elizabethton, Lisa Germaine, Elizabethton, Carolyn Ledford, Piney Flats, Kim Miller, Elizabethton, Paula Hall, Elizabethton, Terry Mann, Johnson City, Wendy Arnold, Churchill, TN, Timothy Mann, Churchill, TN, thirteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, several cousins, special friends, Phyllis and Lloyd Presnell, Elizabethton, Alice Rash, Elizabethton, Ruby Williams, Elizabethton, several other special friends and neighbors also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel, with Rev. Darrell Holly and Rev. Clate Briggs officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ken Miller, Sue Bowers and Dan Germaine. The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel prior to the funeral service or friends may call at the residence 220 Dawn Drive, Elizabethton anytime. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 5 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and spouses of granddaughters and nephew John “Nolan” Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be the caretakers of Life Care Center, Elizabethton, and Staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 10:15 a.m. on Monday to go in procession to the cemetery. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Ralph Smith
Born: June 19, 1937
Died: February 11, 2004
Services will be held at: Graveside Service at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2004
Visitation times are:
RALPH SMITH Ralph Smith, age 66, 209 East Mill Street, Elizabethton died Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at his residence unexpectedly. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Bays and Bertha Hill Smith. He was of the baptist faith and a general laborer. Survivors include a brother, Wayne Smith, of the home, two sisters, Flossie Smith, Roan Mountain, Ruby Chambers, Hampton, several nieces and nephews also survive. The graveside service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2004 at Johnson cemetery at Crabtree Community, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Mark Birchfield officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Ada Pearl Grindstaff
Born: July 17, 1920
Died: December 31, 2003
Services will be held at: Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace Friday, January 2, 2004 7:30 p.m.
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2004
ADA PEARL GRINDSTAFF Ada Pearl Grindstaff, age 83, Life Care Center Elizabethton, formerly of 318 Hardin Hollow Road, Elizabethton died Wednesday, December 31 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Tilford and Bessie Pierce Oliver. She was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church and former employee of North American Rayon Corporation and Bemberg Corporation. She is preceded in death by a son, Rondal Oliver, 2001 and one brother, Ruben Brooks Oliver. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Robert Grindstaff, of the home, one daughter and son-in-law, Vesta Ann and Jerry Peters, Elizabethton, two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Branch Lewis and Raymond R. Lewis, Elizabethton, Nanny and Frank “Bud” Rosenbaum, Elizabethton, five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and special friend, Miles McCloud, also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Ray Colbaugh officiating. Eulogies will give given by Kevin Colbaugh, Shannon Sims and Kenny Greer. Music will be under the direction of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Quartet. The graveside service and interment will conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 3, at Blevins cemetery with Bagpiper, Raymond R. Lewis. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. on Saturday. Active pallbearers will be Miles McCloud, Kenneth Colbaugh, C.W. Rambo, Brian Oliver, Mark Yontz and Bobby Shelton. Honorary pallbearers will be doctors and nursing staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton, doctors and nursing staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 2, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may call at the residence, 318 Hardin Hollow Road, Elizabethton. Those who prefer memorials may make donations in memory of Mrs. Grindstaff to Carter County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 682, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Jane S. White
Born: April 28, 1915
Died: April 13, 2004
Services will be held at: 2:00 P.M. - Thursday, April 15, 2004, First United Methodist Church.
Visitation times are: 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. - Wednesday, Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
OBITUARY NOTICE: JANE S. WHITE Jane S. White, age 88, 509 West E Street, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Marietta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Richard W. and Eunice Mary Mosher Starke, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm White, a brother, Richard W. Starke, Jr. and a half-brother, Shubael Mosher. Mrs. White attended East Tennessee State University 1934 - 1935. She then married
Malcolm White in 1936. She was a substitute teacher for one to two years, after which she took time off for her children. She was listed in “The World Who’s Who of Women”. She then went to Nursing School and worked as a nurse for one year prior to becoming the Director of Elizabethton Senior Citizens Center, a position she held for sixteen years. Mrs. White was a member of First United Methodist Church. In her later years Mrs. White worked full time as a volunteer at First United Methodist Church, The Senior Citizens Center of Elizabethton and delivered Meals on Wheels. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John M. and Judy White, Johnson City; two daughters and one son-in-law: Marian Elaine and David Parlier, Elizabethton and Carolyn H. White Bergstrom, Everett, WA; three grandchildren Dustin John White, Johnson City, Matthew David Parlier and spouse, Jackie, Elizabethton and Darlene Denise Irving, Everett, WA; two great-grandchildren: Rachel Jane Irving and Michael David Irving, both of Everett, WA several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. - Thursday, April 15, 2004, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Buford Hankins, Rev. Bill Carter and Rev. Bob Hudson officiating. Music will be under the direction of the First United Methodist Church Choir. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Carroll Broome, Sam LaPorte, Joe LaPorte, Frank Schaff, John Seward, Jr. and Richard Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Crockett, III, Charles Harrison, Vic Young, Millard Fitzsimmons, Frank Harrill, Bill Armstrong, Richard Tetrick, Prof. Edward Lodter, Dr. Jonathan Bremmer, and Dr. Scott Caudle. The family will receive friends from 5:30 - 7:30 P.M., Wednesday in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the First United Methodist Church Choir or Memorial Garden, 325 East E Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643, or the Elizabethton Senior Citizens Center, 428 East G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME OF ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232
