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Margery Grindstaff McPeake
Born: February 08, 1911
Died: June 01, 2003
Services will be held at: 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 3, 2003, Tetrick Funeral Home- Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 3,2003, Tetrick Funeral Home- Elizabethton
Margery Grindstaff McPeake, age 92, formerly of 142 Echo Drive, Elizabethton, TN died Sunday, June 1, 2003 in the Hermitage Health Center, Elizabethton, TN following a brief illness. A native of Butler, TN she was the daughter of the late Joseph Millard and Winnie McQueen Grindstaff. She was an active member of Grace Baptist Church and the Ladies Adult I Sunday School Class. She was a graduate of the Watauga Academy and East Tennessee State University. As an employee of the Johnson County School System, she taught first and second grades for 32 years, primarily at Doeville School. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. Her special interests were gardening and cooking and legions of relative and friends have enjoyed her yeast rolls and signature dishes throughout the years. Mrs. McPeake was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest T. “Jack” McPeake, a sister, Dorothy G. Livingston, a brother, Coolidge L. Grindstaff and a nephew, Joe Grindstaff. She is survived by one sister, Geneva G. Norris, Elizabethton; a sister-in-law, Joy L. Grindstaff, Butler;two step-sons; Terry McPeake and Ronnie McPeake and their families, Augusta, GA and several nieces and nephews,Rick Grindstaff, Butler; Sharon Mooney, Bristol, TN; Lynn Norris, Columbia, SC; Beverly Miller, Atlanta, GA; and Steve Norris, Knoxville, TN. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of the arrangements. 423-542-2232 The funeral service for Margery Grindstaff McPeake, age 92, formerly of 142 Echo Drive, Elizabethton who died Sunday, June 1, 2003 will be conducted at 7:30 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2003 in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Ron Owens officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Gordon Kyte. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 pm prior to the service in the chapel. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at ll:00 am Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Steve Norris, Lynn Norris, Rick Grindstaff, David Mooney, Kevin Mooney, Jim Norris, John Norris, Daniel Norris, Drew Norris and Dr. Neil Mooney. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Grace Baptist Church, Elizabethton, friends and neighbors, nursing staff of Hermitage Health Center, Larry Tierney, Fred Campbell,Keith Davenport and Mrs. Belle Lyons. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 am Wednesday, June 4, 2003. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Grace Baptist Church Building Fund, 1114 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643 or the charity of your choice
Rex Townsend
Born: September 30, 1925
Died: May 08, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M. Saturday, May 10, 2003
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003
REX S. TOWNSEND Rex S. Townsend, age 77, 109 Townsend Circle, Johnson City, died Thursday, May 8, 2003, unexceptedly at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Hobert Lee and Hattie Hodges Townsend. He was a member of Elizabethton Church of Christ. He was a retired painter with James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hobert Townsend. Survivors include his wife, Marcella Carter Townsend, of the home, 1 son, Dale S. Townsend, of the home, 1 daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Richard Highsmith, Hampton, 3 brothers, Ford Townsend, Glen Townsend, Bob Townsend, all of Johnson City, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Rex S. Townsend, age 77, 109 Townsend Circle, Johnson City, who died Thursday, May 8 will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel with Mr. Eddy Craft and Mr. Ed DeVault, Ministers officiating. Music will be under the direction of Elizabethton Church of Christ Singers. The graveside service and interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Tom Townsend, John Townsend, Steve Townsend, Jeff Townsend, Kevin Townsend, Bob Jones and Bill Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Elizabethton Church of Christ and Dr. Charles Cole. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel or friends may call the residence at 109 Townsend Circle, Johnson City anytime. Those who prefer in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Townsend to American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 356, Johnson City, TN 37604, or to American Cancer Society, 209 S. Riverside Dr., Elizabethton, 37643 or to Carter County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 682, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton is in charge of arrangements. 423/542-2232
George S. Sledge
Born: September 28, 1934
Died: May 31, 2003
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel Elizabethton
GEORGE S. SLEDGE George S. Sledge, age 68, 2114 Dave Buck Road, Johnson City, died Saturday, May 31, 2003 in Wilcox Hall, at Wellmont-Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport. A native of South Hampton County, VA, he had lived in Elizabethton for the last year. He was the son of Sidney and Elvie Hall Sledge and was of the Holiness Faith. He was a retired mechanic for Best Concrete. He was preceded in death by 1 grandson, Travis Tanner and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Ella King Sledge of the home, 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Roger Lee, Roanoke Rapids, NC, Terri and Danny Pendergrass of the home, 1 son, George Kevin Sledge, Spruce Pine, NC, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Inez Drewery, Gumberry, NC, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for George S. Sledge, age 68, 2114 Dave Buck Road, Johnson City who died Saturday, May 31, 2003 will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. James Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in the Garland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Nursing Staff of Wilcox Hall 3rd floor at Wellmont - Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday June 3, at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel or friends may call at the residence 2114 Dave Buck Road, Elizabethton anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton is in charge of arrangements. 423-542-2232
MRS. TIFFANY WAYNE HOLDREN
Born: April 21, 1976
Died: June 28, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel in Roan Mountain, Tennessee
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel in Roan Mountain, Tennessee
Mrs. Tiffany Wayne Holdren, age 27, 97 Stover Ridge, Newland, NC, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Cannon Memorial Hospital, Linville, NC. A native of Carter County and a graduate of East Tennessee State University, she was the daughter of Carroll Wayne and Vickie Miller Hughes of Roan Mountain. Mrs. Holdren attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Holdren was employed by Highland Chiropractic Center. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ivan and Lucy Miller and Mack Hughes. In addition to her parents, survivors include her dearly loved husband, Jonathan Robert Holdren and precious daughter, Chloe Isabell Holdren of the home; a sister and brother-in-law, Tabby and Johnny Johnson of Roan Mountain; her grandparents, Holt and Helen Hughes of Roan Mountain; mother and father-in-law, Janice and Donnie Holdren of Newland, NC; three nieces; one nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Tiffany Wayne Holdren, age 27, 97 Stover Ridge, Newland, NC who died Saturday, June 28 will be conducted at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Rodney Millsaps, Rev. Ronnie Peterson, and Mr. Aaron Gray officiating. Music will be under the direction of Janet Millsaps. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, prior to the funeral service or at the residence of her mother and father, Vickie and Wayne Hughes, 108 Rainbows End, Hampton Creek, Roan Mountain or at the residence of her mother and father-in-law, Janice and Donnie Holdren, 283 Tucker Hollow Road, Newland, NC at any time . The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 2 at McKinney-Miller Family cemetery on Hampton Creek Road, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be Nick McKinney, Robby McKinney, Johnny Johnson, Cory Holdren, Tim Buchanan and Bob Johnson. Special friends were Eric Roark, Steve and Cheryl Burleson, Kimberly Buchanan, Alicia Hicks, Dr. Roger Heschong, Robin Heschong and employees of Highland Chiropractic Clinic. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:55 A.M., Wednesday, July 2.
Elmer B. Sams, Sr.
Born: September 22, 1910
Died: June 01, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 3, 2003, Tetrick Funeral Home- Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 3, 2003, Tetrick Funeral Home- Elizabethton
Elmer B. Sams, Sr., age 92, formerly of 407 East K Street, Elizabethton, TN died Sunday, June 1, 2003 in the Hermitage Health Center following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late William Jackson and Sally Hyder Sams. He was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, former Sunday School teacher and church treasurer. He was a State Farm Insurance agent for 30 years before retiring. He was also a former member of the Elizabethton Lions Club. Mr. Sams was preceded in death by one grandson, Billy Jack Sams in 1973, several brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Pearl Humphrey Sams of the home, four sons and three daughters-in-law; Terry and Shirlene Sams, North Augusta, SC; B.J. Sams, Little Rock Arkansas; Gene and Sonja Sams and Elmer Sams, Jr. and Frances Sams all of Elizabethton; nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of the arrangements. 423-542-2232 The funeral service for Elmer B.Sams, Sr., age 92, formerly of 407 East K Street, Elizabethton who died Sunday, June 1, 2003 will be conducted at 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2003 in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Joe Sorah and Rev. Ray Sorrells officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Teresa Sorah. The family will receive friends from 6:30 - 8:00 pm prior to the service in the chapel or you may call at the residence, 407 East K Street at any time. The committal and entombment service will be conducted at 10:00 an Wednesday, June 4, 2003 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Sams, Stacy Sams, Brad Sams, Chad Sams, Terry Sams, Jr., Ken Crapps, Buddy Crites, Chris Williams and Robbie Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men’s Bible Class of Calvary Baptist Church. Those who plan to attend the committal service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:55 am, Wednesday, June 4, 2003. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Sams to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 225 North Holly Lane, Elizabethton, TN 37643. A special thanks to the Hermitage Health Center staff for all their love, care, and kindness to Mr. Sams and his family. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of the arrangements. 423-542-2232
Lockie Guy
Born: February 09, 1910
Died: April 18, 2003
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2003 at Piney Grove Church of Christ, Butler, TN
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton
LOCKIE JANE GUY Lockie Jane Guy, age 93, 189 Hayes Ave., Hudson, NC, formerly of 1483 Poga Road, Butler, died Friday, April 18, 2003 at the residence of a daughter, Sylvia Potter, Hudson, NC, following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Abe and Addie Birchfield Trivette. She was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ, Poga Community and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Guy, one son, John Henry Guy, and three brothers, Charlie Trivette, Sr., Lackey Trivette and John B. Trivette. Survivors include 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Sylvia Potter, with whom she made her home in Hudson, NC, Frankie and Roy Harmon, Hudson, NC, Mary Lou and Michael Nave, Butler, 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Hermon and Jean Guy, Hudson, NC, Glen and Gladys Guy, Sugar Grove, NC, Raymond and Christine Guy, Butler, Richard Guy, Butler, 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, special friends, Rana Trivett, Butler, M.R. Stacey, Granite Falls, NC, Charles Swink, Hudson, NC, Eula Hatley, Hudson, NC, also survive. The funeral service for Lockie Jane Guy, age 93 189 Hayes Ave., Hudson, NC, who died Friday, April 18, 2003 will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Piney Grove Church of Christ, Butler with Mr. Dean Estep, Minister and Rev. Charlie Trivette officiating. Music will be under the direction of Piney Grove Church of Christ Church Choir. Interment will follow the service at Trivette Cemetery, Butler, TN. Active pallbearers will be selected from grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Whitlock and Sheriff John Henson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may call at the residence of a daughter, Mary Lou Nave, 156 Dark Ridge Road, Butler, TN anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton is in charge of arrangements. 423/542-2232
Danny R. "Big D" Duffield
Born: December 30, 1949
Died: April 16, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
DANNY R. “BIG D” DUFFIELD Danny R. “Big D” Duffield, age 53, 3306 Hwy. 321 of Fish Springs Community, owner and operator of Big D Country Store, died Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late James Wesley and Dorothy Louise Pierce Duffield. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie L. and Pattie Duffield, Hampton, 2 nephews, Jared Duffield, Hampton, Jimmy Duffield, Gallatin, TN, 2 nieces, Keegan Duffield, Hampton, Christy Johnson, Lenoir, NC, he also left behind a large amount of friends and customers. The funeral service for Danny R. “Big D” Duffield, age 53, 3306 Hwy. 321 of Fish Springs Community, owner and operator of Big D Country Store, who died Wednesday, April 16, 2003 will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Charles Cable officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be George Davenport, Howard Rainbolt, Larry Whitener, Robert Whitener, Randy Sizemore, Tony Griffey, J.R. Campbell, and Glen Vines. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby “Buzz” White, John Fraggate, Benny Buck, Maynard Davenport, Jessie Garland, and Johnny Garland. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may call at the residence of a brother, Ronnie Duffield, 3222 Hwy 321 of Fish Springs Community. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232
Lorraine P. Taylor
Born: April 28, 1922
Died: March 08, 2003
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel
DEATH NOTICE FOR MRS. LORRAINE P. TAYLOR MRS. LORRAINE P. TAYLOR, age 80 of Pine Ridge Care Center and formerly of 189 Sunrise Drive, Elizabethton died Saturday, March 8, 2003 in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Carter County and was the daughter of the late John T. and Julia Taylor Proffitt. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Grady W. Taylor on June 8, 2002. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Inez and Gene Hampton of Stafford, VA and Angela and Terry Wilson of Johnson City, TN; two sons and daughters-in-law, Benny and Betty Taylor of Bluff City and Gaylon and Susan Taylor of Laurel Bloomery, TN; seven grandchildren, Three Sisters, Izetta Proffitt, Hildred Robinson and Barbara Bowers all of Elizabethton; Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. The funeral service for MRS. LORRAINE P. TAYLOR, age 80 of Pine Ridge Care Center and formerly of 189 Sunrise Drive, Elizabethton who died Saturday, March 8, 2003 will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 10, 2003 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Estep and Rev. Richard Bowers officiating. Music will be under the direction of Christina Lewis. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be selected from Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Stephen May and Nursing Staff of Pine Ridge Care Center. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, March 9, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home. . TETRICK FUNERAL HOME OF ELIZABETHTON IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGMENTS 423-542-2232
Beulah Lee Davidson Davies Cochran
Born: August 21, 1913
Died: January 19, 2003
Services will be held at: Graveside and Inurnment, Friday, Good Friday, April 18, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Roanview Cemetery, Roan Mountain, TN
Visitation times are:
BEULAH LEE DAVIDSON DAVIES COCHRAN Beulah Lee Davidson Davies Cochran, age 89, of Oviedo, FL and formerly of Elizabethton, TN went to be with her Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ on January 19, 2003 at Florida East Hospital in Orlando, FL. She was born August 21, 1913 in Tifton, GA, and raised in Tampa, FL. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 43 years, Robert Lee Davies, Sr.; her second husband, Edward Cochran; and a grandson, Thomas S. Davies, III. She was a member of the Elizabethton, TN First Church of the Nazarene, a minister, singer, author and poet. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Roberta and Jim Blake of Zephyrhills, FL; Susan Potter of the home and Billy Joe Potter, Roan Mountain, TN; two sons and daughters-in-law; Robert and Lillian Davies of Fayetteville, NC; and Thomas and Lucy Davies of the home; a sister, Juanita Hicks of Tampa, FL, a brother Thomas Eugene Hunter of GA; eight grandchildren; J. Michael, Karen, John, Hamilton, Crystal, Dina, Billy Jack and Jonah; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to missionaries Harold and Kayla Martin, Missionary Flights International, P.O. Box 15665, West Palm Beach, FL 33416. Graveside services will be conducted on Good Friday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. in Johnson-Roanview Cemetery, Roan Mountain, TN, with Rev. Rick Shelton officiating. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton is in charge of arrangements.
David Beryl Fletcher
Born: October 18, 1920
Died: May 21, 2003
Services will be held at: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
DAVID BERYL FLETCHER David Beryl Fletcher, age 82, 216 Taylor Hollow Road, Elizabethton died Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Butler, he was the son of the late Lee and Verna Cornett Fletcher. He attended Bible Baptist Church and was retired as manager of First Utility District of Carter County. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Kenneth Fletcher and Fred Fletcher. Survivors include his wife of the home, Voleen Fletcher, 3 step-sons, Kenny Fletcher, Elizabethton, Michael Fletcher, Jonesborough, David Wayne Fletcher, Elizabethton, 1 step-daughter, Theresa Baumgardner, Elizabethton, 11 step-grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren, and a special step great granddaughter, 1 sister, Dora Dean Holly, Elizabethton, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for David Beryl Fletcher, age 82, 216 Taylor Hollow Road, Elizabethton who died Wednesday, May 21, 2003 will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Rev. Jim Murray officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 23, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be nurses and staff of Johnson City Dialysis. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Friday. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton or friends may call at the residence anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton is in charge of arrangements. 423-542-2232
