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FRANCES S. HARVEY
Born: January 25, 1917
Died: December 05, 2003
Services will be held at: 7:00 p.m. Friday, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M., Friday, prior to the service
FUNERAL NOTICE FOR MRS. FRANCES S. HARVEY Mrs. Frances S. Harvey, age 86, of 14863 Prestige Drive, Woodbridge, VA, formerly of Hillrise Avenue, Elizabethton, died Friday, December 5, 2003 at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Harvey was a native of Washington County and had lived most of her life in Carter County. She had lived the last eight years in Woodbridge, VA. Mrs. Harvey was the daughter of the late Warner & Katherine Heaton Shell. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Mrs. Harvey was the Executive Secretary for the local Selective Service Board and retired from the Administrative Board of the Selective Service of Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her husband, G.A. “Red” Harvey, 1975; one sister, Ruth Laurain & one brother, Cecil Shell. Survivors include: one daughter, Debbie Veasey, Woodbridge, VA; two sisters, Helen Martin, Johnson City; Phyllis Reed, Jonesborough; one brother, David Shell, Stanton, VA; two grandchildren, David Veasey, Woodbridge, VA; Beth Veasey, New Jersey; two great grandchildren, Iris Veasey & Tyler Veasey, both of Woodbridge, VA; several nieces & nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M., Friday, December 12th in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 13th at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearer will be Leroy Brewer. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 9:55 A.M. on Saturday for the graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Friday prior to the service in the chapel. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Hospice of Northern Virginia, Prince William Clinical Office, 9540 Center Street, Suite 300, Manassas, VA, 20110. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME, ELIZABETHTON, IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGMENTS. 542-2232
Kate Smith
Born: August 24, 1917
Died: September 24, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
KATE M. SMITH Kate M. Smith, age 86, formerly of 146 Jim Elliott Road, Elizabethton died Tuesday, September 24, 2003 at Hermitage Health Center following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Nannie Peters Smith. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne William Smith, two sisters, three brothers, and one son-in-law, Roger Clark. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Nancy Loretta Clark, Elizabethton, Doris and Bill Clark, Johnson City, Janet and Robert Harkey, Statesville, NC, Dixie and Roy Snyder, Elizabethton, two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Judy Smith, Elizabethton, Roger Smith, Elizabethton, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ginger and R.J. Lewis, Elizabethton, Wanda and Lee Griggs, Rossville, GA, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Charlotte Smith, Elizabethton, Ted and Peggy Smith, Hampton, 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. E. Lee Griggs and Mr. Tommy Smith officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 1 p.m Friday, September 26, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Hermitage Health Center and Dr. Robert Walter. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 12:15 p.m. on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25 or friends may call at the residence 146 Jim Elliott Road, Elizabethton anytime. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mrs. Smith to Building Fund of Zion Baptist Church, 1982 Gap Creek Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Laura Ann Scalf
Born: May 16, 1917
Died: September 28, 2003
Services will be held at: 3:00 P.M. - Wednesday, October 1, 2003, Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. - Tuesday, September 30th Funeral Home Chapel
Obitury and Funeral Notice: Laura Ann Scalf Laura Ann Scalf, age 86, 157 Wade Bulla Road, Watauga, TN, died Sunday, September 28, 2003, at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Hannah Presnell Waters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Scalf and a son, Joseph Charlie “J.C.” Scalf. Mrs. Scalf attended Eastside Free Will Baptist Church and was a retired employee from Sears, where she worked as a seamstress. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Scalf Godsey, Watauga, with whom she made her home; five grandchildren and one spouse: Michael Godsey, Johnson City, Rebecca Mann and Tony Godsey, both of Watauga, Barbara Cook, Elizabethton and Jeffrey and Shawn Scalf, Panama City, FL; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Scalf, Panama City, FL; ten great-granchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. - Wednesday, October 1, 2003, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, with Rev. Howard Messer and Rev. Jeffrey Scalf officiating. Interment will follow at Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Randall Lowe and Eugene Miller. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 30th, in the funeral home chapel or at the residence of her daughter, Mary Godsey, 157 Wade Bulla Road, Watauga. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to The American Heart Association,208 Sunset Drive, Suite 356, Johnson City, TN 37601. . TETRICK FUNERAL HOME OF ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232
Ruth Morris
Born: March 16, 1918
Died: November 14, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2003
RUTH WILSON MORRIS Ruth Wilson Morris, 2020 Sherwood Dr., Johnson City, died Friday, November 14, 2003 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas Wilson, Sr. and Bessie Myers Wilson. She was a member of West Side Christian Church. She was a retired printer from Fitzsimmons Printing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Morris, a son, Gene Bowers, three sisters, Mary Sweet, Elsie Zimmerman, Fannie Cyphers, and four brothers, Worley “98" Wilson, Spencer Wilson, Harley Wilson and William “Bill” Wilson. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, JoAnn Bowers, Huntington Beach, CA, one grandson, Curtis Bowers, Huntington Beach, CA, one granddaughter, Gina Bowers, Los Angeles, CA, two great grandchildren, Tyler Bowers, Devon Bowers, both of Huntington Beach, CA, her niece Kim Peters, Elizabethton and fourteen beloved nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Mr. Greg Key, Minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of Trilla Little, organist. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Deacons and Elders of West Side Christian Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. James Mahoney, Dr. Jeff Farrow, Dr. Jim Wilson, friends and neighbors of Appalachian Christian Village. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 1:15 p.m. Monday, to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home chapel or other times at the residence of her niece, Mrs. Kim Peters, 114 West F. Street, Elizabethton, anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
James Reecy Forney
Born: May 15, 1924
Died: February 24, 2004
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2004
JAMES “CHICK” REECY FORNEY James “Chick” Reecy Forney, age 79, 711 South Lynn Avenue, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a extended illness. A native of Washington County, he was the son of the late William and Mammie Davis Forney. He was a active member and deacon of Phillipi Baptist Church and was a former treasurer for 35 years, he was also a active member of Phillipi Baptist Church Male Chorus. Mr. Forney was a member of the first semi-professional Blue Gray Baseball Team. He was a retired employee from TVA. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Doris Watson Forney, of the home, one daughter and son-in-law, Odessa and Willie Johnson, Elizabethton, one brother, Earl Forney, Michigan, one grandson and spouse, Desmond and Sandy Johnson, Elizabethton, one great granddaughter, Kaniah Johnson, Elizabethton, sister-in-law, Lelia Randall, Indianapolis, IN, favorite niece, Sandra Randall, Indianapolis, IN, two nephews, Michael Randall, Albuquerque, NM, Randy Randall, Indianapolis, IN, favorite cousin, Joan Avery, Elizabethton, adopted granddaughter, Susan Howell, Elizabethton, host of nieces, nephews and friends, also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00p.m. Friday, February 27, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Joseph Hollifield, Rev. Timothy A. Waterson, Rev. C. Danny Johnson and Rev. Ernest Widby officiating. Music will be under the direction of Tracy Haynes, Sr., and the Phillipi Baptist Church Male Chorus and Betty McFarland and Odessa Johnson, Organist. The family will receive friends 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Friday, prior to the service, or friends may also call at the residence at anytime. Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be James Anthony Avery, Danny Avery, Teddy Avery, Anthony Newton, Robert Davis and Greg Howell. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacon Board and all the men of the Phillipi Baptist Church Male Chorus. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Phillipi Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 East “M” Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Luther Hammitt
Born: June 04, 1920
Died: November 20, 2003
Services will be held at: Sunday, November 23, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Tetrick Funeral Home 211 N. Riverside Dr. Elizabethton, TN 37643 423-542-2232 OBITUARY: LUTHER F. HAMMITT Luther F. Hammitt, age 83, 307B Southview Circle, Elizabethton, died Thursday, November 20, 2003, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of George and Eva Glover Hammitt. He was a member of Sims Hill Christian Church. Mr. Hammitt was a retired employee from North American Rayon Corporation. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Hammitt and Dolly Davenport. Survivors include his wife of fifty-seven years, Betty Shipley Hammitt of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Eva and Dickie Jones of Piney Flats, TN and Diane and Fred Vance of Bluff City, TN; a son and daughter-in-law, John L. and Mary Hammitt of Elizabethton, two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Margaret Hammitt and Archie and Jean Hammitt, both of Elizabethton; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Luther F. Hammitt will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 23 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Mr. Gerald Holly and Mr. Rocky Maines officiating. Music will be under the direction of Gerald and Gloria Holly. The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 3:00 PM, Sunday prior to the service in the chapel or at the residence, 307B Southview Circle, Elizabethton at any time. The graveside and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 25 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military Honors to be accorded by Capt. Lynn H. Folsom V.F.W. Post #2166. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be Men of Sims Hill Christian Church and friends and neighbors. Thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center for the loving care and support shown to the Hammitt family and a special thank you to Dr. Gay Battle. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:00 AM, Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Sims Hill Christian Church, 206 Sims Hill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 N. Riverside Dr., Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423-542-2232) is in charge of arrangements for the Hammitt family.
FRED DAVIS
Born: August 23, 1918
Died: December 04, 2003
Services will be held at: 3:00 P M Sunday-December 7, 2003
Visitation times are: 2:00 P M Sunday-December 7, 2003 until the service hour.
FRED PERSHING DAVIS Fred Pershing Davis, age 85, of 214 West K Street, Elizabethton, died Thursday evening in the Broadmore Assisted Living Center in Johnson City following a lengthy illness. Mr. Davis was a native of Virginia and the son of the late Grady and Blanche B. Davis. Mr. Davis had lived in Elizabethton since 1929. He was a member of the 1936 class of Elizabethton High School. Mr. Davis had attended Milligan College and East Tennessee State College. Mr. Davis was a member of the 117th Army Reserve Unit of Elizabethton that was called into active duty by President Franklin D Roosevelt at the start of World War II. At the time Mr. Davis was called into active duty he was one quarter short of graduating from East Tennessee State College. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as a member and chairman of the Board of Trustees for many years. He was a member of the Wesley Bible Sunday School Class. Mr. Davis and his wife were the owners and operators of Fred Davis Jewelers of Elizabethton for fifty years. He had retired in 2000. He was a veteran of World War II, a retired U S Army Reserve Colonel, and had participated in combat duty in the Phillipines. He graduated from the Officers Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia and the General’s Staff School in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was an active member of the Reserve Officers Association for 30 years during which time he had served as president of the association. Fred had served as a member of the Board of Directors of Carter County Bank from 1974 until 2002. He was a past president of the Elizabethon Jaycees and was voted as Outstanding Young Man of the Year. He was a member and past president of the Elizabethton Kiwanis Club, had served a member and chairman of the Economic Development Commission, and had served as a director of the Tennessee Retail Merchant’s Council. He was a member of VFW Post 2166, the American Legion Post 49, the Elizabethotn Elks Lodge, a member for many years of the Elizabethton Golf Club, a member of Dashiel Masonic Lodge, a York Rite Mason, a Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Jericho Shrine Temple. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Clark Davis of the home, two daughters and sons-in-law, Mikki Davis Costner and Scott Costner of Gallatin, TN., Beth Davis Bloomberg and Ronnie Bloomberg of Roswell, GA., four grandchildren, Kelli Parker, Scotty and Davis Costner, and Chesley Blomberg, one sister, Leah (Teed) Baker of Charlottesville, VA. The funeral service for Mr. Davis will be conducted at 3:00 P M Sunday in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Carter officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Buford Hankins officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P M Sunday until the service hour. Active pallbearers will be: Scott Costner, Ronnie Blomberg, Davis Costner, Scott Costner, Jr., Dr. John Parker and Ronnie McCloud. In lieu of lowers donations may be made in memory of Mr. Davis to the General Fund of the First United Methodist Church, 325 East E Street, Elizabethton. Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton, 423 542 2232 is in charge of the arrangements.
Conley Peters
Born: March 16, 1916
Died: October 20, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2003
CONLEY R. PETERS Conley R. Peters, age 87, 1889 Hwy 91, Elizabethton died Monday, October 20, 2003 at his residence following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late William Bill and Zella Nidiffer Peters. He was a Charter member of Unaka Baptist Church and served a number of years as custodian. He retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 45 years of service. Mr. Peters was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge No. 238 F. & A.M., Elizabethton. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Lola Garland Peters, his 2nd wife, Jeanette Peters and four brothers. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Lemmie Taylor, Elizabethton, twin sons and two daughters-in-law, Zayne and Vickie Peters, Kingston, TN, Wayne and Nora Peters, Elizabethton, six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two special friends, Bessie Miles and Rob Greer also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Rev. Walker Roberson officiating. Music will be under the direction of John Blair. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 23, at Blevins Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Lemmie Taylor, Tim Rasnick, Lanny Peters, Kevin Peters, Rob Greer, Tony Jones, Dwayne Taylor and Norman Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Adult Mens Sunday School Class of Unaka Baptist Church, Richard Lancaster and Conway Markland. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may also call at the residence 1889 Hwy 91, Elizabethton anytime. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Peters to, Blevins cemetery Fund, c/o Sophia Wilson, 237 Peters Hollow Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643.
Patrick Kildoyle
Born: August 21, 1939
Died: August 12, 2003
Services will be held at: Memorial Service Monday, September 22, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 22, 2003
PATRICK P. KILDOYLE Patrick P. Kildoyle, age 63, 610 Hattie Ave., Elizabethton, died Tuesday, August 12, 2003 in Quezon City, near Manila, in the Philippines. Mr. Kildoyle was a New York City native and was the son of the late Josey Beth Ellis Gregorie, Charleston, SC and the late Patrick A. Kildoyle, New York City, NY. Mr. Kildoyle spent his high school years in Madisonville, KY and graduated from Madisonville High School after which he served in the United State Army. He earned degrees from City College of New York and New York University. He worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City as an economist for 15 years. Following this he managed several highly successful mutual funds on Wall Street. In more recent years, Mr. Kildoyle had business interests in the Philippines where he was a frequent visitor. He traveled extensively in Asia. Mr. Kildoyle is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Trieste Kildoyle, of the home, two sisters, Bette Baldwin, Johnson City, TN, Kathleen Kildoyle, Miami, FL, two brothers, George Kildoyle, New York City, NY, Edward Kildoyle, Burke, VA, and a number of nieces and nephews and a special friend, Lee Stinnett, Asheville, NC. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 22, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Scott Foshie officiating. Inurnment will follow at Mountain Home National cemetery with Military honors to be accorded by Capt. Lynn H. Folsom V.F.W. Post #2166. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 22, prior to the memorial service, or friends may call at the residence 610 Hattie Ave, Elizabethton anytime. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Adventa Hospice, 684 Highway 91, Suite #1, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret S. Given
Born: November 23, 1913
Died: November 09, 2003
Services will be held at: 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2003
MARGARET S. GIVEN Margaret S. Given, age 89, 200 West F. Street, Elizabethton, died Sunday, November 9, 2003 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Bennettsville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Rurick N. and Marian Orrell Sampson. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a medical assistant to the late Dr. E.T. Pearson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne Ritts, two brothers, David Sampson, Rurrick N. Sampson, Jr., three sisters, Doris Wheeler, Maude M. Sampson and Bette S. Monroe. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Phil Given, of the home, one sister, Mary Byron, Wheeling, WV, one brother, John R. Sampson, Hampton, VA, two stepsons, David A. Given, Akron, OH, Kenneth E. Given, Lakeland, FL, one stepdaughter, Phyllis Given Haines, Lakeland, FL, five step grandchildren, one step great grandchild, one local nephew, Geddie Monroe, Elizabethton, several other nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 14, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Buford Hankins officiating. Music will be under the direction of Becky Hale, organist. Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be Hal Cook, Lewis Merryman, George Linebaugh, Don Tetrick, Jim Ritts, Dick Raley, Dick Grindstaff and Carroll Broome. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until the service hour at the funeral home chapel. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to General Fund, First United Methodist Church, 325 East E. Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
