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Mr. Ira Gouge
Born: January 12, 1939
Died: November 17, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M. - Wednesday, November 19th, Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. - Wednesday, prior to the service
IRA GOUGE Ira Gouge, age 64, 117 Dyer Street, Johnson City, died Monday, November 17, 2003, in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Hazel Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Gouge. Mr. Gouge was a member of Keystone Free Will Baptist Church and the Men’s Fellowship. He was a retired meat cutter at Giant Food Store. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Drusilla and Bobby Estes, Johnson City and Lisa and Joe Arnett, Elizabethton; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Steve and Linda Gouge, Jonesborough and Timothy Gouge, Johnson City; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Joseph Jones, Elizabethton; a very special friend, Brenda Nave, Johnson City; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service for Ira Gouge will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. - Wednesday, November 19th, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Keystone Free Will Baptist Church. Graveside service and interment will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Owen Grindstaff and Roy Birchfield. Those planning to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 10:15 A.M. to go in procession to the cemetery. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the American Cancer Society, c/o Helen Wilson, 209 S. Riverside Dr., Elizabethton, TN 37643. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, prior to the service or at the residence, 117 Dyer Street, Johnson City, at anytime. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME OF ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232
Geneva J. Blevins
Born: November 16, 1923
Died: April 28, 2004
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain
Visitation times are: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel
Geneva J. Blevins, age 80, formerly of 638 Old Hwy 143 Roan Mountain, died Wednesday April 28, 2004 at Roan Highlands Nursing Center, Roan Mountain following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Cain and Delia McKinney Julian. She was a member of Roan Mountain Holiness Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Blevins, Sr. and two brothers, Nathan Julian and Norman Julian. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, John S. Blevins, Jr. and Sharon Blevins, Kingsport, one daughter and son-in-law, Evangeline and Gene Ashley, Roan Mountain, seven grandchildren, John S. Blevins, III, Knoxville, Amanda Blevins, Kingsport, Amelia Blevins, Lexington, KY, Kim Hughes, Michelle Perkins, Cindy Hamby, all of Roan Mountain, Sandra Pritchard, Frank, NC, eight great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain with Rev. Don Julian officiating. Music will be under the direction of Pat Julian, Jean Honeycutt and Charlotte Smith. Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Gene Ashley, Mark Hamby, Channing Perkins, Donnie Perkins, Randy Pritchard and B.J. Morgan. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Julian, Jim Julian, Don Hill and Lonnie Clark. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel on Friday, or friends may call at the residence of a daughter, Evangeline Ashley, 7925 Hwy. 19-E, Roan Mountain, anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel 423-772-3928
Hazel Rasnick
Born: December 10, 1921
Died: March 25, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2004
HAZEL VICTORIA “MAMAW” RASNICK Hazel Victoria “Mamaw” Rasnick, age 82, 227 Reynolds Road, Elizabethton went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, March 25, 2004 at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Alice Nave Pierce. She was a member of Freedom Fellowship Baptist Church, Elizabethton. Mrs. Rasnick was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. “Mamaw” was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence “Papaw” Rasnick, Sr., July 10, 2003, and four brothers. Survivors include six sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas Wayne and Janie Rasnick, Ronald and Diana Rasnick, William Clarence “W.C.” Rasnick, Jr. and Diana Rasnick, Bobby and Jana Rasnick, David and Judy Rasnick, John and Mona Turner, all of Elizabethton, two daughters and son-in-law, Elizabeth Miller, Alice and Dallas Odom, all of Elizabethton, one sister, Lois Hicks, Macon, GA, two brothers, Glen Pierce, Elizabethton, Ralph Pierce, New Smyrna Beach, FL, special friends, Richard Duvall, Elizabethton, Paul Budgen, Elizabethton, Gladys Taylor, Elizabethton, a special young man, Josh Moore, Elizabethton, 20 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Jim Murray, Rev. Jackie Cole and Rev. David Collins, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home chapel prior to the service. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 29 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Matthew Rasnick, Christopher Rasnick, Jeff Miller, Keith Turner, Jamie Lambert, Dean Odom, Jim Nave and Rob Lambert. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Duvall, Don Rasnick, special nurses and Dr. Steven Hamel of Fourth Floor ICU and 4200 Wing of Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, friends and neighbors of the community. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. on Monday to go in procession to the cemetery. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Carter County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 682, Elizabethton TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Wanda I. Austin
Born: January 07, 1917
Died: April 25, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the funeral home chapel
Wanda I. Austin, age 87, 156 Wilson Ave., Elizabethton died Sunday, April 25, 2004 at her residence following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Bessie L. Minton Scoggins. She was of the baptist faith, a homemaker and a mother. Mrs. Austin was a avid Braves Fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, David H. Austin, two infant sons, Christopher Austin and Charles Austin, one brother Clarence P. Scoggins, an infant sister, a son-in-law, Charles E. Eggers. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry and Surry Austin, Las Cruces, NM, Gary Austin, Elizabethton, three daughters and sons-in-law, Patty Eggers, Elizabethton, Brenda and Jerry Blevins, Elizabethton, Cindy and Darryll Larkin, Watauga, eight grandchildren, David J. Austin and Lisa Crume, Johnson City, Len Austin, CA, Jason and Wendy Eggers, Watauga, Brandon Blevins, Elizabethton, Tara and Mary Canty, Kingsport, Leah Austin, Turner Falls, MA, Chad and Emily Larkin, Elizabethton, Stacy and Jared McKinney, Johnson City, six great grandchildren, Christina Austin, Johnson City, Erik Larkin, Elizabethton, Madison McKinney and Jonah McKinney, Johnson City, Ryan Eggers, Watauga, Sara Wirth and Ian Wirth, both of Johnson City, two very special sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Scoggins, Elizabethton, Jean Roudisikis, Ronceverte, WV, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Jim Murray, Rev. David Montgomery and Rev. Gary Montgomery officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. David Montgomery, Rev. Gary Montgomery and Kay Arnold. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home chapel prior to the funeral service or friends may call at the residence anytime. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 28 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, David Austin, Brandon Blevins, Jason Eggers, Chad Larkin, Jarod McKinney and Mark Canty. Honorary pallbearers will Travis Blevins, Jerry Blevins, Darryll Larkin and R.D. Snead. Special friends are Dr. Joe May and Staff, Heath Arnold, Cathy Nave, Mary Jo Julian, Betty Jo “Muz” Montgomery, Freddie Malone, Dot Oaks, Edna Taylor, Violet Lyons, Chelsey Weddle, Savana Weddle, and the family would like to offer their appreciation to Medical Center Hospice Team. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Mary I. Greene
Born: March 18, 1924
Died: October 03, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
MARY ISABELLE GREENE Mary Isabelle Greene, age 79, 115 Headrick Lane, Elizabethton died Friday, October 3, 2003 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Elizabethton. A native of Avery County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Coy C. and Nora Guy Greene. She attended Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church and was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation after 42 years of service. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Owens, and Modest Creasey, and two brothers, William T. Greene and Edgar G. Greene. Survivors include four sisters, Violet Lyons, Elizabethton, Mrs. Raymond (Ella) Whitehead, Elizabethton, Blanche Hill, Hampton, Velma Lee Clemons, Elizabethton, two sisters-in-law, Peggy Greene, Ft. Washington, MD, Ruth Greene, Elizabethton, special friends, Nell Reed, Murfreesboro, TN, Betty Campbell, Scottsboro, AL, special god daughter, Laura Jo Elijah, several cousins all of Vilas, NC, several nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and great nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Jonas Revis and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Robert and Pat Ray and Ben Johnson. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be great nephews, A.J. Clemons, Douglas Creasey, Wayne Clemons, Eric Creasey, Larry Moreland, Nathan Carter, David Stonecipher and Danny Greene. Honorary pallbearers will be Nephews, Mens Class of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church, Administration and Staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Joel Elijah, Rev. Jerry Emmert, Gene Douglas, Dr. Robert Grindstaff and Employees and former Employees of Burgie Drug Store. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may also call at the residence 115 Headrick Lane, Elizabethton anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Samuel Crowe
Born: September 07, 1937
Died: September 26, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
SAMUEL CHARLES CROWE Samuel Charles Crowe, age 66, 111 Bishop Circle, Elizabethton died Friday, September 26, 2003 at his residence following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of Ruby Ball Crowe, Elizabethton and the late Walter Crowe. He was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church and was a retired diesel mechanic, he was also a avid race car enthusiast. Survivors include wife, June Perry Crowe, of the home, a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Butch Russum, Jonesborough, three sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Paul Stout, Elizabethton, Shirley and Jim Kyte, Elizabethton, Nancy and Conley Williams, Elizabethton, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Linda Crowe, Elizabethton, Fred and Sue Crowe, Butler, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Mr. Jason Burchfield, Minister officiating. The committal and entombment service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Stout, Sam Stout, Carl Dickerson, Carl Dickerson, Jr., Phil White, Zachary White, Tony Bowers, Earl Lacey, Bill Hyder, Charles Hyder, Gary Hyder, Marcie Nidiffer, nephews, Brian Kyte, Tommy Williams, Tom Hankle, Mark Crowe, Keith Love, Jerry Hayes, Jr., Rick Burleson, Jackie Metcalf, Ryker Young, Tod Holt, Cody Love, Hunter Metcalf and Nicholas Harrison. Those who plan to attend the committal and entombment service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:55 a.m. for the service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may call at the residence, 111 Bishop Circle, Elizabethton anytime. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Crowe to Valley Forge Christian Church, 114 Valley Forge Christian Church Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Edith Stout
Born: January 04, 1935
Died: October 31, 2003
Services will be held at: Graveside Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at Garland Cemetery
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home
EDITH C. STOUT Edith C. Stout, age 68, 253 Bulldog Hollow Road, Elizabethton died Friday, October 31, 2003 at her home unexpectedly. She was a native of Carter County and was the daughter of the late Robert P. and Goldie Phipps Estep. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a retired employee of the hosiery and furniture industry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe R. Stout. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Margaret and Ray Story, Geneva Lerma-Avila, all of Elizabethton, two granddaughters, Sara Lerma-Avila, Edie Lerma-Avila, both of Elizabethton, four sisters, Finia Richardson, Elizabethton, Georgia Thomas, Cleveland, TN, Roxie Saylers, Leslie Celeska, both of Toledo, OH, two brothers, Gary Estep, Toledo, OH, R.P. Estep, Cleveland, TN, several nieces and nephews also survive. The graveside service will conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, at Garland cemetery with Rev. Darrell Holly officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jesse Richardson, Jerry Richardson, Etzel Richardson, Jr., William Berry, Wayne Oliver, Gary Morrell and Glenn Morrell. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 3, at Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., or friends may call at the residence 253 Bulldog Hollow Road, Elizabethton anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Robert Taylor "Bob" Briggs
Born: December 11, 1919
Died: February 21, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M. - Tuesday, February 24th, Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain.
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. - Tuesday, prior to the service.
ROBERT TAYLOR “BOB” BRIGGS Robert Taylor “Bob” Briggs, age 84, 3280 Black Creek County Rd., Freeport, FL formerly of Roan Mountain, died Saturday, February 21, 2004, in the Sacared Heart on the Emerald Coast Hospital, Destin, FL, following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late David W. and Flossie Franklin Briggs. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tammy Lynn Deno, a brother, Harold Briggs and a special aunt, Pauline Blackwell. Mr. Briggs was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired diesel mechanic and truck driver. Survivors include his wife, BeEtta “Jo” Patten Briggs, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law: Robert and Kelly Briggs, Clearwater, FL and James and Sheila Briggs, Gray, TN; three daughters and one son-in-law: Victoria Deno and Fiance’ Gary Keeling, Tallahassee, FL, Barbara Higgins, Freeport, FL and Terri and Bobby Dugger, Roan Mountain; two brothers: Carl Briggs, Plant City, FL and J.D. Birggs, VA; one sister, Mary Hughes, VA; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. - Tuesday, February 24, 2004, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Donald Gragg and Rev. Jim Storie officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, prior to the service. Graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 A.M. - Wednesday, in Isaacs Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Briggs, Steve Holtsclaw, Johnny Young, Tim Deno, Corey Deno, Randy McKinney and Robert George. Honorary pallbearers will be Bubba Dugger, Josh Dugger, Lester Dugger, Gary Keeling, Garrett George, Randy McKinney, Jr., Chance Briggs and John Moody. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home Wednesda y at 9:15 A.M. to go in procession to the cemetery. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME OF ROAN MOUNTAIN 423/772-3928
Neva Marie Elliott
Born: June 05, 1932
Died: April 23, 2004
Services will be held at: Graveside Service, 11:00 A.M. - Tuesday, April 27th, Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. - Monday, Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.
Neva Marie Elliott Neva Marie Elliott, age 71, 114 Muddy Branch Road, Eizabethton, died Friday, April 23, 2004, in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. After a long illness, she has gone to be with her Lord in heaven. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Ike and Lillian Barnette Love. She was a homemaker and a lifetime member of Borderview Christian Church. Survivors include her husband of fifty-two years, Robert G. Elliott, of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Michael L. Elliott, and Dennis and Marie Elliott, all of Elizabethton; a daughter and son-in-law: Robin and Tim Sutherland, Haysi, VA; sister and brother-in-law: Nancy and Kenneth Calloway, Elizabethton; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Graveside service and Interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. - Tuesday, April 27th in the Mountain Home National cemetery with Mr. Kirk J. Langston, Minister officiating. Active pallbearers will be Rick Love, Jack Love, Gene Ritchie, Tony Barnette, Chad Brockwell and Lawrence Ritchie. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Ritchie, George Ritchie, Ernest Ritchie, Russell Love, Bob Keene, Sonny Fletcher, Lowell Pierce, Staff and employees of Scott’s Farm, Doctors and staff of McLeod Cancer and Blood Center, Doctors and staff of Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 26th in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Clate Briggs having the concluding prayer, or you may call at the residence at anytime. Those who prefer, in lieu of flowers, may make donations to the American Cancer Society, c/o Helen Wilson, 209 S. Riverside Dr., Elizabethton, TN 37643. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME OF ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232
Crystal Whitehead Johnson
Born: June 18, 1925
Died: December 07, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 9, 2003 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 9, 2003 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home
Crystal Whitehead Johnson, age 78, 197 Simerly Creek Road, Hampton, and Life Care Center of Elizabethton, died Sunday, December 7, 2003 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Henry A. & Lucy Morton Whitehead. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Little Doe Freewill Baptist Church and was a retired nurse. She is preceded in death by her husband, James “Black” Johnson, three brothers: Babe Whitehead, Lester Whitehead & Narvel Whitehead. Survivors include: one step daughter and spouse, Lucy Nell & George Sells, Johnson City; two step sons & spouses, Lynn & Jeanie Johnson, Elizabethton; Pat & Maggie Johnson, Gray; two brothers and spouses, Ed & Shirley Whitehead, Johnson City, Louis & Vale Whitehead, Hampton; one sister, Hazel Malone, Hampton. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Tuesday in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Shane Waters & Rev. Gregory Whitehead officiating. The grave side service and interment will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at the Johnson-Roanview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Sam Malone, Wade Tolley, George Robinson, Eddie Orr, Lynn Johnson, Pat Johnson & Byrd Dedrick. Honorary pallbearers will be the relatives, friends & members of Little Doe Freewill Baptist Church. A special thank you to the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital and Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Everyone will meet at the funeral home chapel at 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday prior to the funeral service in the chapel. Friends may also call at the residence, 197 Simerly Creek Road, Hampton, at anytime. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Little Doe Freewill Baptist Church, 118 Simerly Creek Road, Hampton, TN, 37658. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME, ELIZABETHTON, IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. 423/ 542-2232
