Lorraine Sorrell Baker, 98, of Johnson City, formerly of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, from Cornerstone Village in Johnson City. Lorraine was born in Carter County on November 27, 1918 to the late Manley Eugene Sorrell and Myrtle Lambert Sorrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Baker, on October 5, 1990, and by two sisters and seven brothers.
Lorraine was a hard-working homemaker and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She enjoyed taking care of her rose garden, her vegetable garden, and tending to her fruit trees. She also enjoyed canning her vegetables and fruits, making homemade ice cream and family picnics.
Those left to cherish her memory include two brothers, Luther Sorrell, of Hendersonville, N.C., and Lewis Sorrell, of Sun City, Calif. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A committal service to honor the life of Lorraine Sorrell Baker will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, in the Mausoleum Chapel of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park, with a eulogy provided by Luther McKeehan. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those who wish to sign the register book, may stop by Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at any time. The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Cornerstone Village, who gave her such exceptional and special care. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Immanuel Baptist Church, 205 Hunter Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook or by fax at 423-542-9499.
Tetrick Funeral Home is serving the Baker family. Office: (423) 542-2232. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917.

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Clarence Edward “Eddie” Bowery
Clarence Edward “Eddie” Bowery passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017. He was born on September 26, 1957 in Elizabethton, Tenn., and was preceded in death by his parents, Dana Layton Bowery Jr. and Patricia Ann Hardin Bowery.
Eddie is survived by three sons, Casey, Cole and Cameron; his brother, David Bowery; a sister, Pam Harris and her husband Kenny; Aunt Kathy and Uncle Jack Morton; Aunt Kathryn “Sis” Nodhturft; nieces, Jennifer and Samantha; a nephew, Daniel; and many cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at Hunter United Methodist Church with Rev. Estill Williams officiating. A burial will be conducted at a later date.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Hunter United Methodist Women’s Society or to the American Heart Association.
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Dorothy Louise Reed Potter
Dorothy Louise Reed Potter, 81, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at her residence. Dorothy was born on November 4, 1935, in Doeville, Tenn., to the late Joe and Grace Isaacs Reed. She was married to the late Carl “Todd” Potter and had lived in Siam most of her life. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her two sons, Lynn Potter and Danny Joe Potter, and a brother, Lester Reed.
Dorothy was a member of Hampton Christian Church and enjoyed going to church and all of her friends there. Dorothy loved to cook and can in the summer, and all of her friends and family loved to come to her house and share her bountiful table and love. Her favorite pastime and the love of her life was “taking care of children” and everyone who knew her also knew her “semi-adopted” children. Some of these children became her own, sometimes not even wanting to go home with their Mom and Dad, because Dorothy and TodD were “second” parents to them. All of these children and their parents are so thankful for the love and care that Dorothy gave to all of them and will miss her always.
Those left to cherish her memory are Penny Potter-Winzer, daughter-in-law, and her children, Uli Potter-Winzer and Lars Potter-Winzer, Hammond, Wis.; June Potter, daughter-in-law, Hillard, Fla., and her children, Courtney Rider and Lance Rider; brothers, Bill Reed of Texas and Johnny Reed and wife Dean of North Carolina; sister, Margie Hass, and her daughter, Sharon Hass, Elizabethton; sisters-in-law, Helen Cates, Hampton, and Phyllis Reed, Jonesborough; nephew, Phillip Nave and wife Judy; and her “special” children, James Loveland and wife Audrey, and Amber Loveland, Johnson City, and Barry Lovelace and wife Tracie, Jamie Lovelace and wife Jo, and Bonnie (Lovelace) White and husband Jeff, all of Elizabethton.
There are so many other people who loved Dorothy, just to name a few: Mary Walker, Shirley Oliver, Kathy Loveland, Susan Whitehead, Jane (Lovelace) Duvall and husband Archie, Pastor Dwayne Calhoun, all of her friends at Hampton Christian Church, and the list could go on and on for Dorothy never met a stranger.
There will be a Service to Celebrate the Life of Dorothy Potter at Hampton Christian Church at 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, with Pastor Dwayne Calhoun officiating. Jane Duvall, Bonnie White, Katie White and Jessica Lovelace will sing and lead the congregation in Dorothy’s favorite hymn, “Amazing Grace.” Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to the beginning of the service. Condolences may be made to the family on our website at www.memorialfcelizabethton.com
Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Potter family.

Cleo Edith Guy
Cleo Edith Guy, 74, of the Poga Community in Butler, gained her Angel wings when she went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2017, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Cleo was born in Carter County on April 18, 1943 to the late Charlie and Hazel Cable Guy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Clawson, and a grandson, Hugh Gene Hartley Jr.
Cleo will be remembered as a loving Mother (best Momma ever), Grandmother, Sister and Friend. She enjoyed sewing, working in her flower garden and loved her cats and birds. Most of all she loved being with her family and spending time with them. Cleo had worked as a seamstress for Bike Athletic and was a member of Elk Mills Christian Church.
Those left to cherish her memories include her loving children, Lisha Hartley and husband Gene, Mark Clawson and wife Kristy, Danny Clawson and wife Connie, and Beverly Trivette and husband Todd, all of Butler; seven grandchildren, Tim Hartley, Kim Hartley, Ashley Guy, Christy Ward, Amber Harris, Catie Lunceford and Jacob Trivette; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Coy Guy, of Elizabethton, and Benny Guy, of Concord, N.C.; and three sisters, Shirley Morgan, of Butler, Joann Trivette, of Elizabethton, and Elsie Oxendine, of Salisbury, N.C. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Cleo Edith Guy will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the Elk Mills Christian Church with Mr. Andy Lunceford, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Terry Dugger, soloist. The graveside service will follow in the Cable Cemetery (Dye Leaf Road, Butler, Tenn.) Active pallbearers will be Troy Guy, Travis Harris, Todd Trivette, Jacob Trivette, Timmy Hartley, Tim Hartley and Gavin Ward. Gene Hartley will serve as honorary pallbearer. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guest book or by fax to (423) 542-9499.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Guy family. Office: (423) 542-2232. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917.
Barbara Ann Nave
Barbara Ann Nave, 73, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Pine Ridge Care Center.
No services are planned at this time.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the family.

Linda Juanita Booker Collins
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Ms. Linda Juanita Booker Collins went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, April 29, 2017, at her residence, in Johnson City.
Ms. Collins was a native of Elizabethton and the daughter of the late Louise Moffitt, of Elizabethton, and the late Clyde Booker, of Atlanta, Ga.
Ms. Collins was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended East Tennessee State University and Wildwood College in Wildwood, Ga.
Ms. Collins was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church in Johnson City since the age of seven. She also attended Eternal Life Church in Johnson City. She loved the Lord and enjoyed singing solos and singing with groups in church. She also liked singing with the River Choir. She enjoyed reading, gardening, letter writing and helping others.
Ms. Collins worked for many years for East Tennessee State University in their food service.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters, Melinda Michelle Collins, of Erwin, and Crystal Collins, of Johnson City; four grandchildren, Brittany Collins, of Johnson City, Zachary, Keyonna and Makayla Collins, all of Erwin; one great-grandchild, Taniah Castillo Hernandez, of Johnson City; four sisters, Mrs. Angela Jones, Dr. Janice Brice Miller, Ms. Jena Booker, all of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Faye Moffitt-Smith and her husband John Smith, of Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.
The family of Linda Collins will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon Wednesday, May 3, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The funeral service will follow at noon with Pastor Rob Lechner officiating. Pallbearers will be Rafael Castillo Hernandez, Zack Collins, John Smith, Matthew Collins, Daniel Kiko, Charlie Barnett and Daniel Hyatt. Family and friends will go in procession immediately following the funeral to Happy Valley Memorial Park for 1 p.m. graveside services. Memories and condolences may be shared with the Collins family via www.morrisbaker.com.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, (423) 282-1521, is serving the Collins family.

Louis Whitehead
Louis Whitehead, 80, of Hampton, passed away peacefully Friday, April 28, 2017, at his residence with his family by his side.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Henry A. and Lucy Morton Whitehead.
Louis was a 1955 graduate of Hampton High School and attended East Tennessee State College. He served in the United States Army and was a retired Tool & Die Maker. He was a member and Deacon of Morgan Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Narvel Whitehead; two sisters, Crystal Johnson and Hazel Malone; and two infant brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Dale Roberts Whitehead; three children, Vickie Whitehead Jenkins, Deltona, Fla., Lisa Whitehead Blackburn and husband Dana, and Greg Whitehead and wife Celena, all of Hampton; five grandchildren, Allison and Kayla Jenkins, Stone Hutchinson, Kelli Blackburn and Louis Seth Whitehead; a brother, Ed Whitehead and wife Shirley, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Louis Whitehead will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with his son, Pastor Greg Whitehead, officiating. Music will be provided by his granddaughter, Kayla Jenkins. Graveside services and interment will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, in the Whitehead Cemetery with Pastor Troy Davis officiating. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, will be Willie Morgan, Mike Hill, Malone Hill, Joe Vance, Stone Hutchinson, Zane Blevins and Danny Winters. Honorary pallbearers will be his church family, friends and neighbors. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at his residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday to go to the cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at our website: www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Whitehead family.

Herman C. “Cody” Cody
Herman C. “Cody” Cody, 77, of Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. “A man with a gentle heart and had a smile for everyone.”
A native of Robbinsville, N.C., he was one of 17 children born to the late William Robert and Rachel Vandora Greene Cody.
Herman was a former pastor and was of the Baptist Faith. He had lived in Elizabethton for several years. He worked at North American Rayon Corporation for 33 years and American Water Heater for 15 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Claude and Richard Cody, Nola Mauney, Frankie Barmes and Jessie Cable.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Neva Sheffield Cody; two daughters, Tammy Cody Keller and husband Hugh, Limestone, and Kim Depew and husband David, Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Stacy Rounds, Sabrina Kahn, Amber Estep and Ashley Depew; four great-grandchildren; a special adopted daughter, Amanda Cornine and husband Justin, New Orleans, La.; his siblings, his twin brother, Thurman Cody, Gastonia, N.C., Jack Cody, Johnny Cody, Olean Brown, Loyd Cody, Hardie Cody, Velvie Knight and Floyd Cody, all of Robbinsville, N.C., Eddie Cody, Bryson City, N.C., Wanda Moore, Atlanta, Ga., and Brenda Brown, Marietta, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
The graveside service for Herman C. “Cody” Cody will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Harold McNabb officiating. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, will be Mike Sheffield, Jack Sheffield, Cade Sheffield, Seth Bible, Mike Honeycutt, Dave Depew and Hugh Keller. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of American Water Heater, Joe Sheffield and Brownie Sheffield. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday to go to the cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at our website: www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Cody family.