Tiara Charde Johnson

  “Yea, though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.”

   GATE CITY, Va. — On the afternoon of May 12, 2013, Miss Tiara Charde Johnson, of Gate City, Va., entered into her rest at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

   Tiara was born in Lee County, N.C., in 1991. Tiara was 21 years of age, and would have celebrated her 22nd birthday this month of May 22nd.

   Tiara was born the daughter of Stephanie Torres and the granddaughter of Mr. Herman Spriggs and the late Fannie Lynn Spriggs (August 2011 ). Tiara was raised by her maternal grandparents.

   She attended Hale’s Chapel United Methodist Church and Moccasin Street Church of Christ, Gate City, Va. with her family. She was a graduate of Gate City High School, where she was an avid track runner.  She attended Mountain Empire Community College.

Tiara loved the beauty of the world, she was always looking for the next beauty in God’s world to love. Tiara was taught to love and be loved by those who raised her, as they cared and gave true love. Tiara will be remembered as outgoing, friendly, generous and full of life. She never met or knew a stranger. Just as her grandmother though of her name, was a crown of jewels to her and others. “Tiara, a small girl with a big heart.” 
 

   Tiara is survived by a large and loving family, her mother, Stephanie Torres of Terre Haute, Ind.; great aunt and uncle, Mary A. (William ) Gamble, Kingsport,
  Tenn.; great-great aunt, Barbara Johnson, Gate City, Va.; aunts, Kim Owens, Sanford, N.C., Markita Ford, Charlotte, N.C., Yolanda Mack, Sheritta Spriggs, both of Kingsport, Tenn. and Tanisha Spriggs of Maryland; uncles and aunts-in-law, Tony Johnson, Sullivan Gardens, Robert Dion Spriggs, Jerome (Joy) Spriggs Spartanburg, S.C. and Herman (Tanya) Spriggs, Jr., Harker Heights, Texas. Tiara has many special cousins, along with numerous step-family members.

   We rejoice and thank God for Tiara’s life with us. Our family wishes to thank all those who made a difference in Tiara’s life and for whatever comfort you have given her and now us. 

    The family will receive Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home Weber City, Va.

   A celebration of Tiara’s life will follow immediately at 2 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Rochelle D. Maxwell and the Rev. James Whiteside officiating.

   Graveside service will follow at Holston View Cemetery Weber City, Va.

   Family and friends are welcome to a celebration of life reception at the Ebeneezer Baptist Church on Maple Street, Kingsport, Tenn., immediately after the interment.

   Pallbearers will be Stan Rogers, Leland Williams, David Wolfe, Wallace Ross, Jr., Ron Cope, and Gordon Wood. Honorary pallbearers are Oscar Simpson, William Gamble, Troy Anderson, Joe Anderson, Nicky Anderson, Bob Payne. 

 

   Online condolences may be sent to the family of Tiara Johnson by visiting Colonial Funeral Home’s website (  www.colonialfh   scott.com  ) or by emailing the funeral home  (cfhwc@sctv.coop  ).

   Colonial Funeral Home Weber City, Va., is serving the family of Tiara Johnson.

Mrs. Thelma Blevins Whitfield

   BRISTOL, Va. — Mrs. Thelma Blevins Whitfield, 66, 725 Russell St. Bristol, Va. departed this life May 4, 2013 at Wellmont Hospice House Bristol, Tenn.

  Mrs. Whitfield was born May 24, 1946 spending her entire life in Bristol, Va. She was a graduate of Douglass High School, Bristol,Va. She was employed at Raytheon plant for several years and employed with the Bristol Va. Sheriffs Department for 15 plus years. She was a member of the House Hold of Faith Community Church, Bristol, Va.

   She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Whitfield; parents, John and Annette Blevins, Larry Blevins; a special niece, Angie Blevins.
 

   Survivors include her sister Mrs. Cookie Harris, Kingsport; half brother, Morris (Nokie) Stewart Bristol, Va.; foster sister Ms. Peggy Harrison, Winston-Salem.

   Homegoing service will be conducted Friday at noon from  the Household of Faith Community Church with Pastor Jacqueline Nophlin officiating.

   The family will receive friends from 11a.m. until the hour of service.

   Burial will follow at the VA national Cemetery, Mountain Home Tenn.

   Online condolences may be sent to the family at  raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com
 

   Professional service and care of Mrs. Thelma Blevins Whitfield and family are entrusted to R.A.Clark Funeral Service Inc. Bristol, Tenn. (423)764-8584

Mrs. Mildred Earsline Hardy

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Mildred Earsline Hardy, 85, passed away after a brief illness on April 15, 2013.  She was born June 4, 1927 in Pikeville, Tenn.

At age 18 she married Luther Lewis Hardy her husband of 59 years. To the union five children where born, Ms. Thelma J. Robinson, Ms. Claudia Y. Maxwell, John L. Hardy, Roy Y. Hardy, and Robert L. Hardy and one adopted son Antonio L. Hardy.

Mildred was a former employee of Kingsport Press later she became a professional cook for the Kings of Mason Dixon Corporation. Mildred was a member of Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church. In 2010, she became one of the original five “Elect ladies” of Mount Zion Tabernacle.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters; one son Roy; four sisters, Ms. Krististine Robertson, Ms. Mary Reynolds, Ms. Catherine Wilkerson, and Ms. Helen Tellos; two brothers, Claudius Lawson and James Swafford. 
 

 She is survived by three sons, John (Betty) Hardy, Robert Hardy, and Antonio Hardy all of Kingsport; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Central Baptist Church with Pastors Elder Lester Turner and Rev. Ricardo Dorcean officiating.   The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service.

Burial will be Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Dept. of Veterans affairs, VA National Cemetery, Mt. Home, Tenn. The cortege will depart from Central Baptist Church Monday at 10:30 a.m. for the committal service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at  hardy@clark   fc.com  

Professional service and care of Mrs. Mildred E. Hardy and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971

Ms. Johnny Mae Nash

KINGSPORT — Ms. Johnny Mae Nash, 67, 818 Oak St. Apt #128 departed this life Thursday (April 2, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. 

 A memorial service celebration for Ms. Nash, will be held Thursday at noon from Central Baptist Church with Pastor Keenan West and Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.     

Professional services and care of Ms. Johnny Mae Nash and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Larry Wayne Hennsey

LARRY WAYNE HENNSEY
Aug. 21, 1950 - March 11, 2013

A lifelong resident of Virginia, Larry Wayne Hennsey was born to the late Annie Coward and Willie “Cuz” Richardson. He was educated in the Wise County Public School System. Following graduation from Powell Valley High School in Big Stone Gap, Larry relocated to Gainesville to work at Atlas Iron Works.

After a number of years, Larry returned to school to study computers. He  worked in the IT Department for Winn Labs for 10 years. Furthering his career, Larry transitioned to the IT Department of George MasonUniversity, where he worked as a Lead IT Technician for the past thirteen years.

Larry was united in marriage on Nov. 29, 1974 to the former Charlotte Anne Simpson. They made their home in Manassas, VA and to this union, one son was born. Larry was a devoted husband, a loving father, a loyal brother and a grandfather of whom his grandsons could be proud. One who encountered persons from all walks of life, Larry will be remembered as humble, fun loving and easygoing. Never complaining, he radiated a countenance of inner peace in his every day walk. 

It has been said that if you look up the definition of “friend,” you would find a picture of Larry. 

Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Camp; his father, Willie Richardson; his stepfather, Lester Camp; his grandparents, Ollie and ElizabethVirginia Hennsey; brother-in-law, Tony Squire; sister, Aeyrer Smithers.

.He leaves to mourn his wife of 38 years, Charlotte Hennsey; two sons, Sean Hennsey of Manassas and Sam Griffin of Chantilly; two grandsons, Shaquan Hennsey of Manassas and DeShawn Nibblins of Woodbridge; 10 brothers, Donald Hennsey, Big Stone Gap; Willie (Nancy) Bush, Reston; Yanthophalees Jackson, Big Stone Gap; Braeuster (Brenda) Jackson, Fort Washington, Md.; Jakkae Jackson, Big Stone Gap; Grayland (Tonya) Jackson, Nashville, Tenn.; Arriod (Gwendolyn) Jackson, Fort Washington, Md.; Xavier Jackson, Charlottesville, Va.; Klaistrae Jackson, Lexington, Ky.; and Eupton (Sheri) Jackson, Bowie, Md.; six sisters, Margaret Baldwin, Charlotte, N.C.; Betsy Ann Fortune, Baltimore, Md.; Eileen Jackson, Big Stone Gap; Ivy (Nelson) Adekoya, Grayson, Ga.; Ayris Jackson, Roanoke, Va.; and Jamara (Jamar) Davis, Elkton; father and mother-in-law, Randall and Viola Simpson, Big Stone Gap; four brothers-in-law, Randall (Jackie) Simpson Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio; Tracy Simpson, Fairfax; Dain Simpson, Dumfries; and James Smithers, Richmond; two sisters-in-law, Tara Squire, Big Stone Gap; Edith (EB) Costner, Charlotte, N.C.; devoted cousins, the Bush and Burpo Family; one great grandchild; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service was held in Manassas on March 21,2013. A memorial service celebrating the life of Larry will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6th at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Sandra L. Jones officiating.

Lonnie Leroy Cox

KINGSPORT — Mr. Lonnie Leroy Cox, departed this world March 25, 2013 . Except for a period of time spent in Newport News, Va., he was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. 
 

   He was a member of the Improved Benevolent & Protective order of the Elks of the World, Clinch Mountain Lodge of Kingsport.

   He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Odell Cox; mother, Addie Bell Rhea; sister Linda Rutledge Ewing; brothers William Robert Sanford and Wesley Archer; a son Darryl A Cox.

   He leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Kevin Odell Cox and Lionel Angelo Cox (Helen); step-daughter, Rosyln Graves Hutcherson (Aaron); four stepsons, Alfred O. Johnson (Sonya) Jerome A. Johnson (Jacky) and Larry E. Johnson (Adrienne) Anthony Graves (Melissa); 33 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; a special friend Victoria Butts, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 

 

   A memorial homegoing service will be held at Central Baptist Church on Saturday at 2 p.m.

   Professional services and care of Mr. Lonnie L. Cox and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (245-4971).

Lula Mae "Snook" Garrett

Lula Mae (Snook) Garrett was born Jan. 9, 1920 in Knoxville to the late Tom and Mamie Cox Eckels.

She departed this life on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at her home.

She married Elmer Pierce Garrett, and to this union, two sons were born.

Lula’s parents, husband and son, Toby, all preceded her in death.
The family resided in Kingsport for several years, and Lula was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Pierce (Deane) Garrett; grandsons, Perry Garrett and Josh Hoard; great-grandson, Devin and others; special friend, Maxine Long.
Memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at Dockery Funeral Home with the Rev. Donny Wade and the Rev. Johnny Jones officiating.
The family is grateful for Amedisys Hospice, and special thanks is given to Christy and Tracey, the special nurses.
Arrangements by Dockery Funeral Home.