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Gladiola White
Born: September 20, 1920
Died: June 09, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
OBITUARY AND FUNERAL NOTICE FOR GLADIOLA E. WHITE Gladiola E. White, age 82, 200 West Doe Ave. Apt. #4, Elizabethton died Monday, June 9, 2003 at Hillview Health Center following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Josie Lewis Nidiffer. She was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church and was a former cashier at Kroger, White’s, Publix, A & P, and Wright’s grocery stores. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garrett W. White, December 2, 1945, a daughter, Lois Kay White, 2 brothers, R.L. Nidiffer, Melvin G. Nidiffer, and a sister, Viola Oliver. Survivors include a daughter, Sue White, Elizabethton, a grandson and spouse, Joe and Jennifer White, Elizabethton, a great granddaughter, Cara Emily White, Elizabethton, a special nephew, Gene Oliver, Elizabethton, a special friend, Nancy Jenkins, Elizabethton, several other nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Gladiola E. White, age 82, who died Monday, June 9, will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Dr. William Duncan and Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Dale Williams, soloist and Sue Bowers, organist. The graveside service and interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Melvin Oliver, Glen White, Eddie Bledsoe, Bill Bunton, Gene Oliver, Johnny Lewis, Carson Puckett, Allen Goodwin, Glenn Allred, Ronnie Dugger, Jerry Harper, Mike Nidiffer, David Bunton, Jim Gouge, Greg Nidiffer, Ralph Hampton, Curtis Buckles, Kent Buckles, Lawrence Pierce, Dr. Stanley Vermillion, Richard Tester, Ralph Williams, Bill Shanks, Vester Taylor, Alf Campbell, Buster Arnold, Rev. Jim Hawk, Rev. Doug Hardin, Jim Brogdon and Cecil Eggers. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, for the graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may call the residence anytime. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232
William Shankle
Born: July 18, 1952
Died: May 08, 2003
Services will be held at: 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003
WILLIAM “BILL” A. SHANKLE, JR. William “Bill” A. Shankle, Jr., age 50, 706 Well Street, Elizabethton, died Thursday, May 8, 2003 at his residence following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of Thelma Williams Shankle, of the home, and the late William Arville Shankle, Sr. Mr. Shankle had served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by a special friend, Angela Parker. Survivors in addition to his mother include, 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Shawn and Leslie Shankle, Geneva, AL, Charlie Shankle, Geneva, AL, 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Mikki and Scott Adams, Geneva, AL, Becky and Josh Jones, Daleville, FL, Heather and Billy Stout, Elizabethton, grandchildren, Dakota Adams, Dylan Adams, Devin Adams, all of Geneva, AL, Quentin Jones, Madison Jones, both of Daleville, FL, Michael Shankle, Will Shankle, Erin Shankle, all of Geneva, AL, 2 sisters, Carol Harmon, Elizabethton, Sue Shankle, Elizabethton, 2 nieces, Debra Chandler, Elizabethton, Tracy Roberts, Elizabethton, 1 nephew, Chris Shankle, Elizabethton, a special friend, Dave Tolley, Elizabethton, also survives. The funeral service for William “Bill” A. Shankle, Jr. age 50, 706 Well Street, Elizabethton who died Thursday, May 8, 2003 will be conducted Saturday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Darrell Holly officiating. The graveside service and interment will be Sunday, May 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Wilson Cemetery. Military honors to be accorded by Capt. Lynn H. Folsom V.F.W. Post #2166. Active pallbearers will be Ricky Williams, Eddie Williams, Michael Williams, Steve Henegar, Dave Tolley, Scott Stout, and Chris Shankle. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 3:25 p.m. Sunday. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may call at the residence, 706 Well Street, Elizabethton anytime. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Shankle to Carter County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 682, Elizabethton, TN 37643.
Edith McKinney
Born: November 23, 1921
Died: March 02, 2003
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel
Visitation times are: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003
EDITH L. MCKINNEY Edith L. McKinney, age 81, formerly of Rt. 1 Roan Mountain, died Sunday March 2, 2003 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Roan Mountain, she was the daughter of Mckinley and Rosie Brown Jarrett. She was a member of Burbank Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Jarrett. Survivors include 2 sisters, Carrie Gardner, Dorothy Roberts both of Roan Mountain, 6 brothers, Rev. Norman Jarrett, Herman Jarrett, R.E. Jarrett, V.L. Jarrett, all of Roan Mountain, Reece Jarrett, Kingsport, Joe Jarrett, Roan Mountain, several nieces and nephews also survive. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME ROAN MOUNTAIN 423/772-3928 The funeral service for Edith L. McKinney, age 81, formerly of Rt. 1 Roan Mountain, who died Sunday, March 2, 2003 will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel with Rev. Rex Johnson and Rev. Randy English officiating. Music will be under the direction of Gail English. Interment will follow the funeral service at McKinley Jarrett Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Paul McKinney, Lynn Laws, Shawn Jarrett, Tim Jarrett, Joe Winters, Ronnie Jarrett, Jack Barnett, Tommy Jarrett, Danny Winters, Kenneth Jarrett, Elmer Jarrett and Ray Vance. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel or friends may also call the residence of a brother, Herman Jarrett, 259 Burbank Road, Roan Mountain anytime. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME ROAN MOUNTAIN 423/772-3928
Donald Baker
Born: December 30, 1963
Died: October 08, 2003
Services will be held at: 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel Roan Mountain
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel Roan Mountain
DONALD GLEN BAKER Donald Glen Baker, age 39, 107 cemetery Hill Lane, Roan Mountain died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. He was a native of Avery County, NC and had lived in Carter County all of his life. He is the son of Viola King Baker, Roan Mountain, and the late Mack Baker. He was a member of Sugar Hollow Free Will Baptist Church. He gave his heart to God on September 17, 2003. He was preceded in death by a brother, Creed Baker. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Mona Buchanan Baker, of the home, one daughter, Abigail Baker, of the home, two sons, Dakota and Christopher Baker, both of the home, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Bernice Baker, Roan Mountain, Mike and Jean Baker, Elizabethton, five sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma and Junior Jones, Roan Mountain, Louise and Larry Oaks, Roan Mountain, Kathy and Harold Guyn, Roan Mountain, Mary and Allen Brinegar, Mountain City, Sallie and Gene Deaton, Bluff City, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Moutain with Rev. Rick Birchfield officiating. Music will be under the direction of Sugar Hollow Free Will Baptist Church Choir. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Richardson Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Adventa Hospice, Doctors and Nurses from Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Men of Sugar Hollow Free Will Baptist Church. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:55 a.m. on Saturday. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, at Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain or friends may also call at the residence 107 cemetery Hill Lane, Roan Mountain anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home Roan Mountain, 423-772-3928
William Clarence Rasnick, Sr.
Born: January 29, 1922
Died: July 10, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace `
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
OBITUARY AND FUNERAL NOTICE William Clarence Rasnick, Sr., age 81, 227 Reynolds Road, Elizabethton died Thursday, June 10, 2003 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Viola O’Quinn Rasnick. He was a former employee of North American Rayon Corporation where he worked in Unit I Spinning. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Rasnick, of the home, six sons, Thomas Wayne Rasnick, Rondal Rasnick, William Clarence “W.C.” Rasnick, Jr., Bobby Rasnick, David Rasnick, John Turner, all of Elizabethton, two daughters, Elizabeth Miller, Elizabethton, Alice Odom, Johnson City, one sister, Alice Largent, Elizabethton, two brothers, Earl Rasnick, Watauga, Lawrence Rasnick, Elizabethton, twenty grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, and a special friend, Paul Budgen, Elizabethton also survive. The funeral service for William Clarence Rasnick, Sr., age 81, 227 Reynolds Road, Elizabethton who died Thursday, June 10, 2003 will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Jim Murray and Rev. Jackie Cole officiating. Music will be under the direction of Cathy Chambers. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Keith Turner, Jeff Miller, James Odom, Dean Odom, Jamie Lambert, Skipper Taylor, Rob Lambert, John Paul Scalf, and Paul Budgen. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandchildren, nephews, Harry Woods, Delmas Taylor, Employees of North American Rayon Corporation Unit I Spinning, Charles Long, Jim Nave, Friends and Neighbors, Conley Bullock, and Richard Duvall. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home 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, July 12, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may call at the residence 227 Reynolds Road, Elizabethton anytime. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Veterans War Memorial, c/o City Hall, 136 South Sycamore Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Margie L. Bowers Dumas
Born: December 21, 1927
Died: September 18, 2003
Services will be held at: 3:00 P.M. Sunday, September 21, 2003- Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. Sunday, September 21, 2003- Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
Margie L. Bowers Dumas, age 75, 811 Watauga Ave., Elizabethton died Thursday, September 18, 2003 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Elizabethton, she was the daughter of the late George and Gertha McRath Bowers. She was a member of Brown’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. She was a past member of The Missionary Dept. of Brown’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. She was a past employee of Hammond Organ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, George H. Bowers. Survivors include her husband, Al Dumas, of the home, one daughter, Connie Baker, Elizabethton, one granddaughter, Georgetta Robinson, Baltimore, MD, cousins, Charles and Addie McRath, Cleveland, OH, four sisters-in-law, Elvena Bowers, Elizabethton, Maggie Dumas, Chicago, IL, Jimmie Dumas, Willie B. McLane, both of Paris, TN, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. T. Horton, Rev. Joseph Holifield, Rev. Jeanette Clark, and Rev. C.D Johnson officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service at Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Albert Myrick, Dillard Richmond, Nathaniel Watson, Johnny Vines, Bobby Bradley and Arnold Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Mac Trammel, Russell Smith and James Forney. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, in the funeral home chapel or friends may call at the residence, 811 Watauga Ave., Elizabethton, anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home 423-542-2232
Mills Causby
Born: April 23, 1937
Died: September 30, 2003
Services will be held at: 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2003 at Vein Mountain Baptist Church, Marion, NC
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2003 at Vein Mountain Baptist Church, Marion, NC
MILLS B. CAUSBY Mills B. Causby, age 66, of Elizabethton, died Tuesday September 30, 2003 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Marion, NC (McDowell County), he was the son of the late Addie and Margaret Welbourn Causby. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a past agent for Trailway. Survivors include his wife, Naomi Wilson Causby, of the home, three sons and daughters-in-law, Victor and Daniela Causby, Gloucester, VA, Jeff and Penny Causby, Scott and Lisa Causby, all of Elizabethton, three brothers, Fred Causby, Bill Causby, Roy Causby, all of Marion, NC, four sisters, Betty Moore, Rutherfordton, NC, Catherine Deaton, Nancy Shuford, Jodi Wright, all of Marion, NC, 10 grandchildren, and one great grandchild also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2003 at Vein Mountain Baptist Church, Marion, NC, with Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Barry Gouge officiating. Music will be under the direction of Emma Causby, organist and Gretchen Causby, vocalist. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Vein Mountain Baptist Church, Marion, NC. Active pallbearers will be Bill Causby, Greg Causby, Fred Causby, Eric Causby, Roy Causby and Tyler Causby. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 3 at Vein Mountain Baptist Church, Marion, NC. The family will also receive friends on Thursday, October 2, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton or friends may also call at the residence in Elizabethton anytime. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Causby to Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 1503 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643 or to Vein Mountain Church cemetery Fund, 161 Mt. Pleasant Church Dr., Marion, NC, 28752. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Shirley Marlow
Born: August 10, 1939
Died: August 04, 2003
Services will be held at: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel
Visitation times are: Tuesday, August 5, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
SHIRLEY JEAN MARLOW Shirley Jean Marlow, age 63, 331 Stout Hollow Road, Hampton died Monday, August 4, 2003 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Freemont, VA she was the daughter of the late Hose Edward and Mamie Gertrude Booker Perkins. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Perkins and two sisters, Irene Yon, and an infant sister. Survivors include her husband, Rufus L. Marlow, of the home, a daughter and son-in-law, Eula Mae Marlow and Ralph White, Knoxville, TN, a step granddaughter, Amanda Sue White, Knoxville, TN, four brothers, Earl Perkins, Kingsport, Herman Perkins, Kirkwood, PA, Sidney Perkins, Peru, IN, Walter Perkins, Blowing Rock, NC, two sisters, Ruby Schuler, Knottingham, PA, Gladys Ramey, Elizabethton, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Russell Potter and Rev. Bobby Stout officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service at Whitehead Cemetery, Butler. Active pallbearers will be Ronald Brown, William Marlow, Eddie Marlow, Darrell Marlow, Harry Marlow, Toby Rainbolt and Todd Isaacs. Honorary pallbearers will be doctors and staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Jess Bailey, Kenneth Bailey, Sam Bailey, Johnny Isaacs, Chris Isaacs and Michael Clawson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at the funeral home chapel of other times at the residence. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mrs. Marlow to Carter County Humane Society, 159 Hickory Hollow Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643 ATTN: Bob White, Treasurer. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME ELIZABETHTON 423-542-2232
Norma Hicks
Born: July 23, 1920
Died: August 07, 2003
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2003 Chapel of Peace Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2003 Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton
Norma Louise Hicks, age 83, 730 A Hickory Street, Elizabethton died Thursday, August 7, 2003 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Avery County, North Carolina she was the daughter of the late Thomas Oaks and Amanda Garland Calhoun. She was a member of Roan Street Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Hicks was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover L. Hicks, 1966 and a son, Sidney Hicks. Survivors include two daughters, Ella Jarrett, Roan Mountain, Amanda Marie Brackins, Sevierville, TN, seven grandchildren, one great grandson, and all the special friends at church also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace Elizabethton with Rev. Ray Stockton and Rev. Rick Price officiating. Music will be under the direction of Roan Street Freewill Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow the funeral service at Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Richard Cannon, Bill Cannon, Matt Price, Robert Pierce, John Rouse, and Steve Tolley. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace Elizabethton. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Clyde Oaks
Born: June 14, 1932
Died: September 13, 2003
Services will be held at: 2:00 P.M. - Monday, September 15, 2003, Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain
Visitation times are: 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. - Monday, prior to the service
Clyde Oaks Clyde Oaks, age 71, 198 Buck Creek Road, Roan Mountain, died Saturday, September 13, 2003, at his residence, following an extended illness. A native of Avery County, NC, he was the son of the late Floyd and Pearl A. Adkins Oaks. Mr. Oaks was a member of Morgan Branch Free Will Baptist Church and was self employed as a carpenter and block layer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Hill Oaks, of the home; four daughters: Vicky Roberts, Spruce Pine, NC, Pamela Stout and Deborah Potter, both of Roan Mountain and Donna Oaks, Marion, NC; Two Sons: Sammy Oaks, Elk Park, NC and Johnny Oaks, Elizabethton; Two Sisters: Clarice Hodge, Asheville, NC and Anna Mae Jones, Morganton, NC; one brother: Terry Lyons, Roan Mountain; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. - Monday, September 15th, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel, with Rev. Doug Ranshaw officiating. Music under the direction of Louse Bryant. Interment will follow in the Caraway Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M., Monday, prior to the service, or at the residence, 198 Buck Creek Rd., Roan Mountain, at anytime. Those who prefer, memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Carter County Emergency and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 682, Elizabethton, TN 37643. . TETRICK FUNERAL HOME OF ROAN MOUNTAIN 423/542-2232
