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George Shell
Born: September 08, 1914
Died: August 14, 2003
Services will be held at: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2033 Tetrick Home Chapel Of Peace
Obituary and Funeral Notice for: George E. Shell George E. Shell, age 88, formerly of 615 West E. Street, Elizabethton, died Thursday, August 14, 2003 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late William L. and Anna Bell Shell. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church and a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation and a former employee of the Mother Parts. Mr. Shell was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Herman Shell in November 10, 1999. Survivors include: One daughter, Carole A. Brookshire, Elizabethton; one son and daughter-in-law, Norris and Sharon Shell, Elizabethton, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:30 P.M. Saturday, August 16, 2003 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Rev. Clarence Phillips and Mr. Gilbert Hardin officiating. The graveside and interment service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 17 at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are requested to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 P.M. Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. Saturday, August 16, from the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, or other times at the residence of the daughter Carol Brookshire, 712 West D. Street, Elizabethton, at anytime. Those who prefer, memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Carter County Rescue Squad, P.O Box 682, Elizabethton, TN 37644. On-line Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton (423)542-2232
Robert Meredith
Born: October 06, 1911
Died: August 19, 2003
Services will be held at: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2003
ROBERT C. MEREDITH Robert C. Meredith, age 91, 709 West “H” Street, Elizabethton died Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at James H. Quillen Veterans Medical Center Nursing Home following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late William Robert and Minnie C. Garrison Meredith. He was a member of East Side Free Will Baptist Church. He was a retired supervisor from Bemberg. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during World War II, during his enlistment he received two bronze stars and one silver star. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veda Treadway Meredith, four brothers and five sisters. Survivors include one sister, Ruby Donnelly, Orlando, FL, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21, at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Howard Messer officiating. Music will be under the direction of Jennifer Martin. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 22, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be deacons of the church. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the church. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 8:15 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home chapel. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Meredith to Eastside Free Will Baptist Church, 704 Siam Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME 423-542-2232
Elsie Carver Hyder
Born: December 21, 1921
Died: May 25, 2003
Services will be held at: Graveside Service: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 27, 2003 Happy Valley Memorial Park
Visitation times are: Anytime at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
ELSIE CARVER HYDER Elsie Carver Hyder, age 81, 409 Cottage Avenue, Elizabethton, died Sunday, May 25, 2003 in the Pine Ridge Care Center. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Nat & Nola Cochran Carver. Mrs. Hyder was a member of Roan Street Freewill Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of Texas Instruments. Mrs. Hyder was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hyder (1971), an infant son, Glenn Hyder (1991), a daughter, Sherry Grindstaff (2000), two brothers, Byrl & Earl Carver. Survivors include one daughter, Glenda Hyder, of the home; two grandsons, Gregory Hyder, Chicago, IL; Jeffery Hyder, NC; three great grandsons, Reuben Hyder, Daniel Hyder & Jonathan Hyder; one sister, Edith Byrd; one son-in-law, J.D. Grindstaff; one daughter-in-law, Lyndell Hyder. . TETRICK FUNERAL HOME, ELIZABETHTON, IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. 423/542-2232 GRAVE SIDE SERVICE: ELSIE CARVER HYDER The grave side service for Elsie Carver Hyder, age 81, 409 Cottage Avenue, Elizabethton, who died Sunday, May 25, 2003, will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2003 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Rick Price & Rev. Arthur Renfro officiating. Music will be under the direction of Jennifer Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Gladden, Jamie Gladden, Jim Snyder & J.D. Grindstaff. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 12:55 PM on Tuesday for the graveside service. Friends may call at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, at anytime. Friends may also call at the residence, 409 Cottage Avenue, Elizabethton, at anytime. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program - F, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1905. . TETRICK FUNERAL HOME, ELIZABETHTON, IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. 423/542-2232
Betty Higgins
Born: January 10, 1940
Died: March 25, 2003
Services will be held at: Graveside Service Friday, March 28, 2003 at Julian Family Cemetery, Roan Mountain
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 27
BETTY LOU HIGGINS Betty Lou Higgins, age 63, 1230 Broad Street, Elizabethton died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Helen Julian Kerley. She attended Stoney Creek Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Steed College. She was a former medical secretary. Survivors include a son, Brad Higgins, Burnsville, NC, a granddaughter, Rachael Higgins, Burnsville, NC, 4 brothers, Bill Kerley, Roan Mountain, Bob Kerley, Roan Mountain, Lawson Kerley, Elizabethton, Harry Kerley, Mountain City, a special friend, Ina Estep, Elizabethton, several nieces and nephews also survive. The graveside service for Betty Lou Higgins, age 63, 1230 Broad Street, Elizabethton who died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 28 at Julian Family Cemetery, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Richard Estep and Rev. James Arrwood officiating. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are aske to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Friday. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Robert Walter and Dr. David Fenner. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232
Retta Nave
Born: October 11, 1909
Died: February 27, 2003
Services will be held at: 2:00 P.M.Wednesday, March 5, 2003 Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home
Visitation times are: 1:00 - 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 5th Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home
RETTA CHURCH NAVE Retta Church Nave, age 93, formerly of 110 West F. Street, Elizabethton died Thursday, February 27, 2003 at Hermitage Health Care Center following an extended illness. A native of Avery County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Martha Ellen Church. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Elizabethton since 1939. She was a member of Eastern Star Sycamore Chapter No. 163. She worked in her husbands business Nave Hardware. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest C. Nave, 3 brothers, 1 sister, and one grandson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Wilma Jean & Henry Simmons, Johnson City, a son and daughter-in-law, Robert & Janis Nave, Elizabethton, 7 grandchildren, Rebecca Magee, Aiken, SC, Rev. Mike Simmons, De Soto, Texas, Kathryn Folden, Portland, OR, Nikki Engle, Erwin, Suzanne Artis, Atlanta, GA, Johnny Wright, Elizabethton, Wendy Wright Campbell, Elizabethton, 9 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232 FUNERAL: RETTA CHURCH NAVE The funeral service for Retta Church Nave, age 93, formerly of 110 West F. Street, Elizabethton who died Thursday, February 27, 2003 will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Mike Simmons and Rev. Brent Seals officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be John Wright, Greg Campbell, Brad Engle, Mark Artis, Marcus Simmons, Winston Church, Hansel Church and Friends. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace or friends may call at the residence of the daughter, Wilma Simmons, 114 Fairlawn Dr., Johnson City or at the residence of the son, Robert Nave, 626 Range Street, Elizabethton anytime. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, 212 East F. Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643, ATTN: Mission Fund TETRICK FUNERAL HOME ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232
Warren G. Estep, Sr.
Born: April 01, 1922
Died: March 01, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 4, 2003, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 4, 2003, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
WARREN G. ESTEP, SR. Warren G. Estep, Sr., age 80, 125 Nannie Smith Road, Hampton, TN died Saturday, March 1, 2003 in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Henry & Bertie Scalf Estep. Mr. Estep was a retired painter with Grandfather Mountain Incorporated. He was an avid fisherman and had received the pioneer award for co-founding the Hampton Bass Club. Mr. Estep was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II. He is preceded in death by an infant brother, three sisters: Lenice “Sweetie” Lyons, Edith Estep & Hildred Peeks; two grandsons: Gary Lynn Elliott & Timothy Michael White. Survivors include his wife, of 57 years, Esther Guinn Estep, of the home; four daughters & sons-in-law: Elizabeth & David Baldwin, Fayetteville, NC, Barbara & Donnie Elliott, Elizabethton, Sherry Estep & Mike White, Elizabethton, Patricia & J.R. Matthews, Hampton; three sons & daughters-in-law: Warren Jr. & Joyce Whitehead Estep, Hampton, Bill & Vivian Estep, Abington, VA, John & Susan Gouge Estep, Elizabethton; ten grandchildren; two step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three brothers: I.E. Estep, Johnson City, Hasford Estep, Hampton, & Bill Estep, Elizabethton; several nieces & nephews also survive. . TETRICK FUNERAL HOME, ELIZABETHTON, IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. 423/542-2232 FUNERAL: WARREN G. ESTEP, SR. The funeral service for Warren G. Estep, Sr., age 80, 125 Nannie Smith Road, Hampton, who died on Saturday, March 1, 2003 will be conducted at 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 4, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 5, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family & friends. Everyone will meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton at 10:15 AM on Wednesday, March 5, to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 4, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home or at the residence, 125 Nannie Smith Road, Hampton, at anytime. . TETRICK FUNERAL HOME, ELIZABETHTON, IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. 423/542-2232
Barbara Blackwell
Born: February 27, 1957
Died: April 08, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M. - Friday, April 11, 2o03, Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace.
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. - Friday, Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home
BARBARA JEANNETTE REECE BLACKWELL BARBARA JEANNETTE REECE BLACKWELL, age 46, 1700 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, died unexpected, Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at her residence. A native of West Grove, PA, she was the daughter of Bobby Gene Reece and Marie Reece, both of Elizabethton. She was preceded in death by a grandmother, Mary Davis; Uncle, Eugene Jones; a special nephews and niece, Tom and Sherry Folk. Ms. Blackwell attended the Church of God of Prophecy and was a former Nurse in Pennsylvania. Survivors in addition to her parents, include: one daughter & son-in-law, Rebecca & Alan Andrews, Elizabethton; one son, John Blackwell, Elizabethton; three granddaughters, Melissa Price, West Grove, PA; Kristina Andrews & Sadie Jeannette Andrews, both of Elizabethton; one grandson, Arick Price, West Grove, PA; two brothers & one sister-in-law; Darrell & Jackie Reece, Elizabethton; Earl Johnson, Elizabethton; one sister, Lisa Anne Reece, Elizabethton; several nieces & nephews also survive. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME, ELIZABETHTON, 423-542-2232 FUNERAL: BARBARA JEANNETTE REECE BLACKWELL The funeral service for Barbara Jeannette Reece Blackwell, age 46, 1700 West Elk Avenue, Stanley’s Trailer Park, Lot 28, Elizabethton, who died Tuesday, will be conducted at 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 11, 2003 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Marvin Slagle officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Jack Jenkins. The grave side service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 12th at the Reece Cemetery, Butler. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Guinn, Chris Tolley, Calvin Heaton, Billy Mortez, Steve Shupe, Brad Shupe, Eddie Tripp & Van Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Church of God of Prophecy. Everyone will meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 11th in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton or at the residence of the father, Bobby Reece, 134 Edgewater Road, Elizabethton at anytime. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME, ELIZABETHTON, 423-542-2232
JOHN R. OLIVER
Born: February 21, 1932
Died: April 21, 2003
Services will be held at: Private Disposition Will Be Held At A Later Date
Visitation times are: Wednesday, April 23, 2003, 3:00 - 5:00 PM At The Residence Of A Daughter, Patricia Greene, 1160 Highway 91, Elizabethton
JOHN R. OLIVER John R. Oliver, age 71, 216 Minton Hollow Road, Elizabethton, died Monday, April 21, 2003, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late George W. and Claudia Bowling Oliver. He was a retired employee of Carter Enterprises. He was a member of Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Nell Lyons and two brothers, Ira Oliver and Dallas Oliver. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Oliver of South Carolina and G. W. Oliver of Georgia; three daughters, Barbara Baron of Johnson City and Patricia Greene and Marie Berry both of Elizabethton; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Dorothy Lyons, Margaret Stout and Helen Garland all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at the residence of a daughter, Patricia Greene, 1160 Highway 91, Elizabethton. Private disposition will be held at a later date.
Ruth Virginia "Nanny" Boswell
Born: June 28, 1919
Died: March 04, 2003
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003 Tetrick Funeral Home Fireside Chapel
RUTH VIRGINIA (NANNY) BOSWELL Ruth Virginia (Nanny) Boswell, age 93, Elizabethton, died March 4, 2003 at Hermitage Nursing Center, Elizabethton, TN. Mrs. Boswell was a native of Morven, NC, the daughter of the late Emma New and Benjamine Franklin Gathings. She lived in Elizabethton, most of her life. Mrs. Boswell attended Bible Church in South Johnson City for 40 years. Mrs. Boswell was preceded in death by an infant son, James Marvin and husband, Charles (Jay) Boswell, four sisters and six brothers. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Carolyn Cornett, Elizabethton, three sons, Charles Clint Boswell, Johnson City, Harold Wayne Boswell, Limestone, Bill Nelson Boswell, Elizabethton, eleven grandsons, two granddaughters, thirteen great grandsons, six great granddaughters, three great great granddaughters, several nieces and nephews also survive. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME ELIZABETHTON 423/542-2232 The funeral service for Ruth Virginia (Nanny) Boswell, age 93, Elizabethton, who died March 4, 2003 will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Eddie Dean Ledford and Mr. Dennis G. Boswell, minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of The Musical Voices. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be L.C. Tester and Norman Jones. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at Tetrick Funeral Home Fireside Chapel or friends may call at the residence of the sons or the daughter’s home. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME 423/542-2232
Audrey Keller
Born: May 30, 1930
Died: May 19, 2003
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at Riverside Chapel Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 2003
OPHELIA BURLESON Ophelia Burleson, age 95, 725 Watauga Ave., Elizabethton, died Friday, May 16, 2003 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Maggie Taylor Bowers. She was a member of Brown’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Mrs. Burleson was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Burleson, 2 sisters, Hazel Horton, Aliene McQueen, 2 brothers, George Bowers, Claude Raymond Bowers, and one sister-in-law, Josephine Bowers. Survivors include 1 brother, Harold Bowers, Rogersville, 2 sisters-in-law, Norma Jean Bowers, Rogersville, Mary Bell Bowers, Rogersville, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Ophelia Burleson, age 95, 725 Watauga Ave., Elizabethton, who died Friday, May 16, 2003 will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at Brown’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, with Rev. James W. Reddick, Jr., Elder Raymond Dickerson, and Rev. Mrs. Jeanette Clark officiating. Music will be under the direction of Kerroll Thompson and Brown’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Choir. Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Al Dumas, Mack Trammell, Russell Smith and James Forney. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at Brown’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 423-542-2232.
