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Robert W. Fortner
Born: March 21, 1946
Died: February 14, 2004
Services will be held at: 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 16, 2004 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M., Monday prior to the funeral service in the Riverside Chapel
Robert W. Fortner, age 57, 377 Nave Hollow Loop, Elizabethton, died Saturday, February 14, 2004 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Elbert M. and Ada Belle Smith Fortner. Mr. Fortner was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret June Hicks and one half-brother Charles Edward Taylor. Survivors include three brothers: Bill Fortner, Jack Fortner and Dennis Fortner, all of Elizabethton; one sister, Jean Webb, Akron, OH; several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 16th in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton with Rev. Darrell Holly officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the funeral service in the chapel. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday at the Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Rick Taylor, Keith Fortner, Travis Fortner, Bill Fortner, Jack Fortner and Dennis Fortner. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Colbaugh, David Long, Chris Long and Conley Smith. Everyone will meet at the funeral home chapel at 10:15 A.M. on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME, ELIZABETHTON IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. 423/542-2232
Sara Carlson
Born: February 18, 1913
Died: March 19, 2004
Services will be held at: Private
Visitation times are: Private
SARA S. CARLSON Sara S. Carlson, age 91, 1838 Woodhaven Drive, Elizabethton, former resident of Colonial Hill Retirement Center, Johnson City, died Friday, March 19, 2004 at Hermitage Health Care Center, Elizabethton following an extended illness. A native of Middlesex, PA, she was the daughter of the late Irwin and Lydia Buckwalter Sampson. She attended Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Carlson, two brothers, Irwin “Bud” Sampson and Logan Sampson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Sally and Rod Stipe, Elizabethton, two grandchildren, Sada Stipe, Elizabethton, Zach Stipe, Elizabethton, four sisters, Leona McConnel, PA, Betty Jones, PA, Marge Szabo, PA, Jane Randazzo, FL, one brother-in-law, Edward Carlson, MS, several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will hold a private service in Knoxville, TN. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 209 S. Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton is in charge of arrangements. 423-542-2232
Mary Lewis
Born: May 02, 1920
Died: April 14, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 16 in the funeral home chapel prior to the funeral service
Mary L. Lewis, age 83, formerly of 140 Central Drive, Johnson City, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late, David and Minnie Hamby Jones. She was a homemaker and member of King Springs Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by Clarence Lewis in 1991, a daughter Patsy Adams-Hollifield, four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Lynda and Max Irick, Charleston, SC, Karen and Tim Robey, Johnson City, three sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence R. and Phyllis Lewis, Johnson City, John D. and Claudette Lewis, Millington, TN, Eddie and Alethia Lewis, Hampton, one sister and brother-in-law, Ola and Carl Hicks, Elizabethton, fifteen grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Mr. Tim Ross, Minister officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home chapel prior to the funeral service or friends may call at the residence of a daughter, Karen Robey, 130 Von Cannon Drive, Elizabethton, anytime. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Genie Buck, Randy Maddox, Jim Little, Dr. Jerry Gastineau and the staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:55 p.m. on Saturday. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Mary Carter
Born: August 07, 1945
Died: March 23, 2004
Services will be held at: Memorial Service held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the funeral service
MARY ELIZABETH CARTER Mary Elizabeth Carter, age 58, 119 Rocky Top Lane, Watauga died Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, following an extended illness. A native of Banner Elk, NC she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ida Moffitt Bryan. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Bellow. Survivors include a son, Tim Carter, Johnson City, one granddaughter, Megan Carter, Johnson City, her long time companion, Jimmy Wagner, Watauga, two special friends, Kathy Mitchell, Elizabethton, Mosella Whittington, Elizabethton, one brother, J.D. Bryan, Elizabethton, three sisters, Barbara Hill, Jonesborough, Joyce Greene, Hampton, Della Richardson, ELizabethton, several nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 25, at 7:00 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel with Rev. Glen Wagner officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday prior to the memorial service or friends may call at the residence of her friend, Kathy Mitchell, 1015 Arney Street, Elizabethton anytime. A private disposition will be conducted at a later date. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Kate Sams
Born: May 20, 1910
Died: January 09, 2004
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2004 Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace
Visitation times are: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11,
KATE RANGE SAMS Kate Range Sams, age 93, 1591 Southside Road, Elizabethton, died Friday, January 9, 2004 at Hermitage Health Center, Elizabethton. She was a native of Carter County, (Gap Creek Community), and was the daughter of the late William Abraham and Etta Pierce Range. Mrs. Sams was a member of Zion Baptist Church and a homemaker.. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L. Sams, she was one of ten children, all girls: Myrtle Collins, Maude Morton, Sallie Hyder, Celia Hyder, Ossie Meredith, Hattie Vanover, and Haskle Range. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Robert L. and Martha Sams, Elizabethton, one grandson, Brian Sams, Elizabethton, one granddaughter and spouse, Amy and Keith Outland, Atlanta, GA, one great grandson, Austin Lewis Outland, Atlanta, GA, two sisters, Gretchen Whittemore, Elizabethton, Nellie Pospiech, Inverness, FL, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. C.W. Snodgrass officiating. Music will be under the direction of Missy Woods. Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Brian Sams, Carroll Meredith, Elmer Sams, Jr., Steve Sams, Jack Johnson, Roland Whittemore and Keith Outland. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Meredith, Jerry Sams, Gene Sams, friends of Zion Baptist Church and the staff of Hermitage Health Center. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hermitage Health Center for their kindness and gentle care for the past five years. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Goldie B. Fair
Born: July 29, 1925
Died: January 03, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 P.M., Monday, January 5, 2004 - Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Monday, January 5, 2004 - Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton
Goldie B. Fair, age 78, 110 A Hobert Hyder Dr., Elizabethton, died Saturday, January 3, 2004 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Fair was a native of West Jefferson, NC, and had lived most of her life in Carter County. She is the daughter of the late John & Maude Miller Bare. Mrs. Fair was a member of Roan Street Freewill Baptist Church and was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel H. Fair, Jr. (1992) and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include four children & spouses: Janet Morgan, Elizabethton; Ronnie Fair & wife, Becky, Elizabethton; Jackie Boone, Elizabethton; Randy Fair & wife, Marianne, Jonesborough; one brother, Burley Bare, Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Ossie Burrow, Elizabethton & Betty Jo White, Archdale, NC; ten grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; a special friend, Luther Fair, Johnson City; several nieces & nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, January 5th in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Ray Stockton & Rev. Jackie Cole officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, prior to the service. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., on Tuesday at the Highland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Rick Morgan, Wiley Morgan, Grady Whitehead, Jamie Hubbard, Gerrad Kyte, Tim Fair, Brandon Whitehead & Lance Whitehead. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Morgan & Steven Cornett. Everyone will meet at Tetrick Funeral Home at 9:30 A.M., on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the American Lung Association of Tennessee, One Vantage Way, Suite C-250, Nashville, TN, 37228. Friends may also call at any of the children’s homes, Janet Morgan, 422 Gap Creek Road, Elizabethton; Ronnie Fair, 1705 Siam Road, Elizabethton; Jackie Boone, 113 Oakmont Street, Elizabethton and Randy Fair, 102 Hairtown Road, Jonesborough. TETRICK FUNERAL HOME, ELIZABETHTON, IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS 423/542-2232
Melissa Moorefield
Born: July 25, 1973
Died: January 01, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2004
MELISSA BURCHETT MOREFIELD Melissa Burchett Morefield, age 30, 603 Crook Street, Hampton died Thursday, January 1, 2004 at Watauga County Medical Center, Boone, NC. She was a native of Carter County and is the daughter of James Dean Burchett, Hampton, and the late Carolyn Ann Sheets Stevens. She was a member of Elk Mills Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joe and Agnas Sheets, paternal grandparents, V.R. and Beulah Burchett. Survivors in addition to her father include her husbnad, Bob Morefield, Elizabethton, one son, Brandon Dean Williams, Butler. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Mr. Kenny Lethcoe officiating. Music will be under the direction of Faye Campbell, soloist. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, at Elk Mills Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Terry Chambers, Rick Burchett, Ricky Burchett, Jr., Jerry White, Terry Barnes and Shannon Burchett. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are ask to meet at the cemetery at 1:55 p.m. on Sunday. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4 at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel or friends may call at the residence of her father, James Dean Burchett, 603 Crook St., Hampton, anytime. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Phyllis Lee Calloway
Born: September 08, 1940
Died: July 13, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the funeral home chapel
Phyllis Lee Calloway, age 63, 324 Berry Hill Road, Elizabethton died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at her residence unexpectedly. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late John Levi and Dorothy Basil Ball Lee. She attended Stoney Creek Baptist Church and was a retired store clerk. Mrs. Calloway was a 1959 graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and friends very much. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Harold S. Fair and a niece, Vicki Lee Petty. Survivors include her husband, Danny Lee Calloway, of the home, two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Penny Pierce, Elizabethton, Mark and Sherry Pierce, Elizabethton, five grandchildren, Brandon Ashley, Casey Ashley, Corey Pierce, Aaron Pierce and Justin Guess, all of Elizabethton, one brother, Norman E. Lee, Leigh High, FL, one sister, Johnnie Fair, Elizabethton, three aunts, Clara Blevins, Ruby Crowe, Nell Hicks, all of Elizabethton, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Wanda Calloway, Elizabethton, several nieces and nephews, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law also survive. Special camping friends Freeman and Evelyn Taylor, Roger and Sherry Hamm, Wayne and Nancy Markland, Richard and Linda Kyte, Jim and Johnnie Wilson, Kay and Chester Brown and Howard and Shirley Sheffield. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton with Rev. Richard Estep and Rev. Bobby Burrow officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ted Puckett, soloist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday or friends may call at the residence of a son, Tim Pierce, 127 Unaka Subdivision Road, Elizabethton, anytime. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, at Highland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Brandon Ashley, Robert Calloway, Jimmy Calloway, David Calloway, Justin Guess, Bobby Colbaugh and Greg Hill. Honorary pallbearers will be Employees of Super Food Store, Unaka Elementary School Staff and Stoney Creek Baptist Church Women’s Class. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 9:30 a.m. on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Stoney Creek Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 1843 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton is in charge of arrangements. 423-542-2232
Nora I. Malone
Born: June 23, 1911
Died: July 02, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Nora I. Malone, age 93, 3443 Hickerson Dr., San Jose, CA, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at Mt. Pleasant Convalescent Hospital, San Jose, CA following a brief illness. A native of North Carolina, she had been a former resident of Elizabethton. Mrs. Malone was the daughter of the late J.W. and Elminer Morrow Phillips. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Elizabethton. Mrs. Malone was a retired employee of San Jose Hospital, San Jose, CA from the Housekeeping Department and was a former employee of North American Rayon Corporation. She loved gardening, reading, sewing and watching soap operas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Webb H. Malone, daughter Clara Elizabeth Batten, 1992. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Paul Reed, San Jose, CA, one granddaughter and spouse, Elizabeth and Thomas Reynolds, Elizabethton, two great grandsons, Wyatt Penrod, Elizabethton, Logan Reynolds, Elizabethton, several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Dr. Joe Sorah officiating. Music will be under the direction of Elmer Sams, Jr. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Reed, Bob Hughes, Thomas Reynolds, Wyatt Penrod, Logan Reynolds and Julius Taylor. In lieu of flowers those who prefer may make donations to American Cancer Society, 209 S. Riverside Dr., Elizabethton, TN 37643 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program – F, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. On line Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton 423-542-2232
Charles Robinson
Born: October 26, 1955
Died: July 07, 2004
Services will be held at: 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2004 at First Baptist Church of Elizabethton
Visitation times are: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home Elizabethton
Charles Robinson, age 48, of 2315 Eagle Drive, Elizabethton, passed away at 12:30 AM Wednesday in the Johnson City Medical Center. He died as a result of an apparent heart attack while jogging with his co-workers shortly before 5:00 PM Tuesday. Charles was born in Bristol, Tennessee and had lived most of his life in Elizabethton. He was the publisher of the Elizabethton Star. He was a 1973 graduate of Elizabethton High School and had attended East Tennessee State University. Charles was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City. Charles was an very active member of the Elizabethton community. He was a member of the Carter County Chamber of Commerce, the Executive Board of the United Way, the Elizabethton Rotary Club, had coached numerous T-Ball, Soccer, Baseball, and Basketball teams in the community, and was a former member of the Carter County Rescue Squad. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and uncle to his family. He is survived by his wife Angie Odom Robinson of the home, a daughter, Jessica Robinson of the home, two sons, Josh and Jeremy Robinson both of the home, his parents, Frank and Ann Childress Robinson of 700 Fairway Drive, Elizabethton, a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Fred Goodwin of 654 Woodland Drive, Elizabethton, two nieces, Angela Willocks of Quail Ridge Road, Johnson City and Amy Laney of 422 Bonnie Kate Drive, Elizabethton, one nephew, Nathan Goodwin of 654 Woodland Drive, Elizabethton, one great niece, Savannah Laney of Elizabethton, two great nephews, Christian Laney of Elizabethton, William Willocks of Johnson City, and a very special family member Harvey Pritchard. The funeral service for Charles Robinson will be held at 2:30 P M Friday in the First Baptist Church of Elizabethton with Pastor David McAuley and the Rev. Brent Seals officiating. Music will be under the direction of Charles and Fred Goodwin. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be; Tom Whitehead, Sid Davidson, Dan Cogan, Mike Hubbard, Robbie Edgar, Allen Frost and Don Treadway. Honorary pallbearers will be past and present employees of the Elizabethton Star and Coleman’s Studio, the members of the Elizabethton Rotary Club, the members of the 1973 class of Elizabethton High School, Wesley Holly, Sr., Wesley Holly, Jr., Lynn Lewis, Jack Reynolds and Ralph Davis. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 PM till 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM till 8:30 PM Thursday. The family will be at the residence of Frank and Ann Robinson, 700 Fairway Drive, Elizabethton where friends may also call. Charles will be taken to the church at 1:00 PM Friday to lie in state until the service hour. The family requests that those who wish to contribute memorials in memory of Mr. Robinson donate to the Doe River Gorge Christian Camp, 220 Doe River Gorge Road, Hampton, TN 37658. Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton, 211 North Riverside Drive is in charge of the arrangements. (423 542 2232)
Alma Davis
Born: May 22, 1916
Died: July 01, 2004
Services will be held at: 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2004 at the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel
Visitation times are: 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2004 at the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel or at the home of a granddaughter, Carol Lyons, 412 Monument Place, Elizabethton
Alma G. “Maw” Davis, age 88, formerly of 612 Trudy St., Elizabethton, died Thursday, July 1, 2004 at Life Care Center of Elizabethton following a brief illness. A native of Ashe County, NC, Mrs. Davis had lived in Elizabethton since 1927. She was a daughter of the late Martin and Minnie Taylor Greer. Mrs. Davis was of the Baptist faith and was a housewife. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence R. Davis, Sr. in 1967, 2 infant grandchildren, one infant great-grandchild, one special grandson, Raymond Nidiffer, May 8, 2004, one special great-grandson, Jamie Lee Pate, December 8, 2002 and one son-in-law, Gene Austin. Survivors are four daughters and two sons-in-law, Dee and Owen Grindstaff, Louise Odom, Mary Austin, Ruth and Jerry Williams, all of Elizabethton, one son and daughter-in-law Lawrence R. Davis, Jr., and Patsy Davis of Johnson City, eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and one sister, Oneida Duncan, New Tazewell, VA. The funeral service for Alma G. “Maw” Davis will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2004 in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. Music will be under the direction of Brenda Deloach. The graveside service and interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel and at other times at the home of a granddaughter, Carol Lyons, 412 Monument Place, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers are Scott Pate, Andrew Pate, Michael Nidiffer, Brandon Ashley, Larry Davis, Jason Davis, Richard Odom and Todd Davis. Honorary pallbearers are Nicholas Lyons, Chris Davis, Randy Lyons, Gary Nidiffer, Charlie Lampkins, Owen Grindstaff, Jerry Williams, Jimmy Nidiffer, Mark Pierce, Tommy Odom, and the doctors and staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of the arrangements. 423-542-2232.
