Mr. Clyde Releford Jr.

KINGSPORT — Mr. Clyde Releford Jr. departed this life on Monday (Dec. 14, 2009) at his residence after a brief illness. Mr. Releford was born in Norton, Va., and was member of Central Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Kathelene Releford; father, Mr. Clyde Releford; grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson; one sister, Mrs. Sanders Wolfe; and one brother, Edward Lee Releford.
Survived by two sons, Mahia Releford and James Releford Greer; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Ms. Patricia Ann Stokely; several nieces and nephews; greatnephews and nieces; very special friend, Canice McMiller.
Friends may call at the sister’s residence, Ms. Patricia Ann Stokely.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of service on Monday at Central Baptist Church. Friends may call at anytime residence of his sister on Wheatly St.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the church with Pastor Ricardo R. Dorcean officiating.
Mr. Releford will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.
Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Releford and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. 423-245-4971. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com

Mrs. Cleo K. Charles

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Cleo K. Charles, 64, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2009).
She was born on July 30, 1945, in Rutherfordton, N.C., and was a member of Central Baptist Church of Kingsport. She was a graduate of Douglass High School.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Hattie Bristol and father, James Henry; sisters, Christine Black and Orzina Smith; brothers, Norman Hill, Jimmy Carpenter; and half brother, James Henry.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Arthur F. Charles, Jr.; children, Charles Bristol Carpenter (Angelette), Alesia M. Carpenter, Bushonna Early (Wendell), Terry Carpenter, all of Nashville, Tenn., Darron Carpenter (Anntionette) of Texas; step-daughters, Michelle Butts (Lorenzo), Tia Charles; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Logan (Avery), Mary J. Treece (Stanford); half-sisters, Mary L. Henry, Carrie L. Henry, Margaret Kincaid; brothers, William A. Carpenter, James H. Henry and Clifton Carpenter (Leslie), all of Kingsport; half-brother, Tommy Henry. Cleo is further survived by several loving nieces and nephews; uncles and aunts; and sisters and brothers-in-law; and a loving Mama Pearl.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver Street, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
Funeral services will follow with Rev. Lester C. Lattany of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Graveside services will follow at Zion Hills Cemetery in Surgoinsville.
Family and friends will be pallbearers.
The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Cleo K. Charles.
An online guest registry may be signed at http://www.oakhillmemorialpark.com.

Cleo. Henry Carpenter Charles

To family/friends:

Today (Friday, Dec. 11, 2009), I got a phone call from Sherman Sensabaugh on the death of Cleo. Henry Carpenter Charles (wife of Arthur F. Charles, Jr.) of Rotherwood Heights, (Kingsport), TN. She had been in Nashville, Tn. (Vanderbilt University) ungoing treatment(s) for cancer. Sherman did not have any details of funeral, visitation or a celebration of life ceremony; however, I will pass that info. along when I get it.

Please remember Arthur & Cleo Charles' family in your thoughts and prayers.

p.s. 'Gin/Marie:.....This is Eric Henry (Black)'s aunt (his mother's sister)

Sincerely,
Eddie, e-mail: eddie_charles2001@yahoo.com or eddiecharlesjr@hotmail.com

"God is our refuge and strength"---Psalms 46:1
Jesus gave His life for us. All He asks is our faith in return.

Virginia Leeper

KINGSPORT — Virginia Carletha Pierce (Comage) Leeper, 86, of East Sevier Ave., went to be with the Lord at her residence Saturday (Nov. 28, 2009) after an extended illness. Mrs. Leeper was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. She was the last surviving girl of the Pierce family. Virginia was employed by the Kingsport Press and retired after 18 years of service. She was one of the oldest continual members of the Shiloh Baptist Church. Mrs. Leeper loved the Lord and loved her church. She served as a choir member, and on Missionary Society. She was a member of the Eastern Star.
She will always be remembered for her big smile, showing those beautiful dimples and offering a helping hand. She would always make you feel welcome at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Moses Comage and later by James Leeper; her parents, Albert and Lena Pierce; sisters, Alice, Fannie and Mae; brothers, William, Albert, Edward, Fred, Jake, Thomas and Charles.
She is survived by her daughters, Ms. Doreather Woolcock of California, Alice Christine Hamilton of Kingsport; her son, Rev. Joseph M. Comage and wife, Sharon of Mount Carmel; brothers, Jack Pierce and wife, Betsy Ann, Jerome Pierce, both of Kingsport; nephew A.J. Strong of Connecticut; sister-in-law, Orlean Pierce of Washington; and a special friend, Anna Ruth Coley of Florida. Along with 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, Virginia leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loved ones.
The family will receive friends anytime at the residence of 1006 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church. The family will also receive friends anytime at the residence of 1006 E. Sevier Avenue, Kingsport.
The A service will be held at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Doug Tweed officiating.
Burial will follow at Pierce Family Chapel Cemetery in Horse Creek.
The family extends thanks to hospice nurses and all involved in her care. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Leeper family.

Larry A. Greene

Terrell Broady Funeral Home is in charge of the services for our friend and classmate Larry A. Greene. The family hour is this Saturday from 4 - 5 PM (CST) at the funeral home. The funeral will be in the chapel of the funeral home immediately after the family hours. Terrell Broady Funeral Home is located at 3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218.

NEW INFORMATION: Larry Greene will be interred at the Veterans National Cemetery in Johnson City, Tennessee on Monday, November 30, 2009, at 10 A.M.

Virginia E. Littlejohn Watterson

KINGSPORT — Virginia E. Littlejohn Watterson, 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (Nov. 17, 2009) at Holston Manor in Kingsport. Mrs. Watterson came to Kingsport from Cliffside, N.C., as a young woman. She was a devoted member of Shiloh Baptist Church for many years. Mrs. Watterson served in the Golden Saints, Sunday School and Choir. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, quilting and sewing. Most of all she loved serving the Lord, loved her church and loved people.
She was active in several civic organizations such as the Eastern Star, Women’s Service League, True Blue Club and Missionary Circle #2.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Watterson; her parents, Elzy and Jayvester Lynch Littlejohn; her stepmother, Maudie Littlejohn, and two sisters, Sue Thomas and Eula Elliott.
Survivors include her special cousin and friend, Jennibelle Bristol; special cousin, Sarah Smith and husband, James, of Gray; nephew, James Elliott and wife, Frances, of Cliffside, N.C.; brother-in-law, Richard Watterson and wife, Barbara, of Johnson City, and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. on Monday at Shiloh Baptist Church, 712 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport.
Funeral services will follow in the Church at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert, officiating.
Music will be provided by the church choir.
Burial will be in the Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Condolences may be sent to the family be visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Watterson family.

Roy Sensabaugh Sr.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Roy Douglas Sensabaugh, Sr., 74, born Feb. 25, 1935, in Clinchco, Va., passed away Oct. 2, 2009.Honorably discharged after 21 years of service in the U.S. Army, Roy was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and retired from United Telephone Company.
He was preceded in death by parents, Brice and Henrietta Sensabaugh; and two brothers, Fred and William Sensabaugh.
Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline Sensabaugh; sons, Raphael Cansler of Bristol, Tenn., and Roy Sensabaugh Jr. of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Roslyn Sensabaugh of Clinton, Md.; five grandchildren, Kelly Sensabaugh and Kyle Sensabaugh, both of Columbus, Ohio, Christopher Cansler and Adriene Cansler, both of Bristol, Tenn., and Coretta Cansler of Atlanta, Ga.; four sisters, Lorraine Barker, Helen Farris, Betty Carter and Shirley Preston, all of Bristol, Tenn.; two brothers, Carl Sensabaugh of Landham, Md., and Virgil Sensabaugh of Columbus, Ohio; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Private arrangements entrusted to Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 720 E. Long St., Columbus, Ohio.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits.
Courtesy of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Bristol, Tenn.

Mr. Robert (Junebug) Long

ROGERSVILLE — Mr. Robert (Junebug) Donnie Long, 62, departed this life on Wednesday (Sept. 30, 2009) at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center after brief illness.
A memorial service will be conducted from Lyons Chapel
A.M.E. Zion Church, New Canton community in Church Hill on Oct. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James Snapp officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service.
Mr. Robert Donnie Long and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. 423-245-4971.

Mary Bowers - Rogersville

ROGERSVILLE — Mary Bowers, 91, of Rogersville, departed this life on Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2009) at Signature Healthcare of Rogersville.
Mrs. Bowers was a member of St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church where she was very active and held many different positions. Mrs. Bowers was a graduate of Swift Memorial Junior College, Rogersville, and Tennessee A&I State University, Nashville. She was a former teacher of Swift Memorial Junior College, Swift High School and Church Hill High School. Mrs. Bowers was a member of the Hawkins County Retired-Rogersville Teachers Association, AKA Sorority and The Black History Association. She was born in Georgia and lived her childhood in Limestone but has made her home in Rogersville for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold James Bowers; parents, Jessie and Annie Lou Price; brother, John Henry Price; sisters, Annie R. Rollins, Inez Cole, Dorothy Hamilton, Marie Barner, Barbara Thomas, Bessie Wall, Violet Rollins and Beatrice Sarden.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins; very special daughter, Chrissy Fugate Johnson; sister-in-law, Norma Jean Bowers.
Calling hours are from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Light, the Rev. Irving Greene and the Rev. Roy Charles officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton. Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville, is serving the Bowers family.

Master Sgt. James William Swafford Sr.

KINGSPORT — Master Sgt. James William Swafford Sr, 72, better known as “Sarge” or “Fatz”, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning (Sept. 6, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Kingsport March 21, 1938, he graduated from Douglass High School, was employed by Eastman Kodak Company, and Holston Valley Medical Center before attending North Carolina A & T University. He then pursued an outstanding career in the U.S. Army and retired as a Master Sgt. after 26 years of service.
Sarge returned to Kingsport in 1981. He owned and operated “Sarge's Place Restaurant” in the Riverview Community for 31 years. He will be remembered for his famous tank burgers, love dust sauce, and the saying “you don’t need no teeth to eat my beef”.
Sarge was a brother of the Clinch Mountain Lodge Elks #531 and a member of the American Legion Post of Kingsport.
Sarge was a pillar of the Riverview community and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Fannie M. Murrell; his father, James E. Swafford; father-in-law, Lowell A. Webb, Sr.; son-in-law, Kirk Grady; and brother-in-law, Fredrick P. Mills, S r.
He is survived by his loving devoted wife of 40 years, Mrs. Olivia Swafford; sons, Eddie Swafford (April), James Swafford, Jr. (Jamie); daughter, Tanya Grady of Delaware; and mother-in-law, Rosemary Webb; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Mills, Lois Lawson, all of Philadelphia, Pa.; brother-in-law, Lowell Webb, Jr. (Evelyn) of Hockessin, Del.; grandchildren, Devaun Swafford, Jalen Grady, Jalen Swafford Burgess, Trahson Swafford White, Kariah Grady, Shadae Swafford, Malaya Swafford, Skysha Swafford, Dru Swafford White, Alanta Swafford, Jaliyah Swafford; one godchild, Nika Tarter; and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be at the Central Baptist Church, Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. with Rev. Ricardo Dorcean and Rev. Dr. Anthony Daniels officiating the service.
Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Mountain Home Veteran’s Cemetery with military rites by the Tennessee U.S. National Guard. Cortege will depart Central Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com. Mr. James William Swafford Sr. and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Erma Brown

KINGSPORT — Erma Flack Brown, 95, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday (Aug. 29, 2009) at Holston Valley Medical Center.
She was born in Rutherford County, N.C., and lived here since 1939. She was a member of Grace Temple Apostolic Eternal Life Church in Johnson City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Simpson O. Brown, Sr.; two daughters, Anita Briscoe Pride and Kaye Brown Gaines; her eldest grandson, Ronald Kinchloe of Detroit, Mich.; her mother, Hattie Forney Flack; and her father, Sandy Flack; five sisters and five brothers, all of whom lived in North Carolina.
Survivors include her four daughters,
Marie Briscoe Kinchloe, Alma Briscoe Blye and husband, Nathan, Janice Brown Brice and Olympia LaVerne Brown Gouge, all of Kingsport; her son, Simpson Ollie Brown, Jr. and wife, Minda, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; four special grandchildren; Anita Brown, Ashley Brown, Maya Brown and Samantha Brown; a host of other grandchildren; a host of greatgrandchildren; three very special friends, Hazel Brice, Carolyn Whelchel, Sister Willie Kate Bradford; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga St., Kingsport and also at the home where she resided the last seven months.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Grace Temple Apostolic Eternal Life Church, 208 Garden Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604, with Pastor Mark Redd and Sister Willie Kate Bradford officiating.
Eulogy will be offered by Anita Brown. Music will be provided by Pastor J.L. Grudger. Graveside services will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. Pallbearers will be her family and friends, with Shane Carnes and Cornell Blye. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Brown family.

Blanche Lee Harper

Kingsport — Born June 21, 1941 ion Augusta, Arkansas, Blanche Harper, 68 of 1050 Tip Top Avenue, Kingsport departed this life Saturday (August 29, 2009) at Bristol Wellmont Hospice House among her loving family and friends.

Blanche was the daughter of John Henry Bell, Jr. and Theola Dennis Bell. Blanche was a member of Central Baptist Church in Kingsport and her hobbies were quilting, cooking, sewing, cleaning and taking care of her family.

Blanche was married to Joe Harper in 1956 and out of this union, seven children were born. Martha J. Harper, Terry J. Harper, Vincent W. Harper, Melvin L. Harper, Steven J. Harper, Marsha Y. Harper and Duane M. Harper.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Theola Bell, husband Joe Harper, siblings Otis Bell, Jerry L. Bell, Mildred Bell, Grace and nephew Jeffrey G. Clark.

Blanche is survived by her father John H. Bell Sr., James Bell, Joseph Bell, Carolyn Bell Clark, Mary Ann Bell Segova, Ralph Bell, Dorothy Bell, Craig E. Bell, Lisa R. Bell, Christon, Kenneth W. Bell, her children, Martha, Terry, Vincent, Melvin, Steven, Marsha, Duane, daughter-in-law Danielle, 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be conducted Tuesday, September 1, at 3 PM at the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating. Interment will follow in the Forrest Hill Cemetery, Abingdon, Virginia.

Mrs. Harper and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Essie B. Long

CHURCH HILL — Essie B. Long, of 153 Hoard Lane, Church Hill, departed this life at 10:25 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 22, 2009).
Mrs. Long was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County and a retired private home housekeeper.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tal Nathaniel Long; her parents, Walter and Mollie Lyons Robinson; two daughters, Charlene Bogus and Ada B. Releford, both of Kingsport; four brothers, John, Claude, Edward, and Dillard Robinson, all of Kingsport; one grandson, Orlando Maurice Long of Church Hill.
Survivors include two daughters, Eleanor Martin and husband, William Kenneth Martin, and Mary E. Long of Kingsport; one brother, Willard of Kingsport; five granddaughters, Angela Leeper Waller, of Dallas, Tex., Alana D. Leeper of Church Hill, Angel Uribe, Melissa Long, and Syarra Mercedez Long, all of of Kingsport; three grandsons, Darin Davis and Tracy Releford of Kingsport and Phillip Long of Alabama; seven great-grandsons, Alexander, Beela, Lake and Maurice Uribe, Darius Davis and Tremmell Mcgoo, all of Kingsport; four great-granddaughters, Brianna Long, Blu and Reese Long, and Breoanna Phillips, of Kingsport; three nieces, Ernestine Mathis, Susan and Kathy Robinson of Kingsport; also one special niece, Latosha Luther of Kingsport; one nephew, Donnie Robinson, of Kingsport; special friends, Roy Richardson, James W. Leeper, Sr., both of Church Hill, James A. Leeper of Kingsport, Terry Richmond of Morristown and Julie Carogenta LPN.
Calling hours are from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill and anytime at the home of Eleanor Martin, 4210 W. Carters Valley, Church Hill, Tenn. 37642.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel.
Graveside services will be conducted following the service at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Palbearers will be Eddie Cox, Robert Cox, Ronnie Cox, James A. Leeper, Kenny Martin, James W. Leeper and Roy Richardson.
To leave an online message or to sign the guest registry for the Long family, please contact us @ www.johnsonfuneralhome.org
Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the family.

Rev. Frank Lynch

KINGSPORT — The Rev. Frank Lynch, 95, 930 E. Sevier St., departed this life on Monday (Aug. 17, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

The Rev. Lynch was raised in Hawkins County, retired from Eastman Chemical Company, and was a minister.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kenneth L Lynch; three brothers, Mr. L.D. Lynch, Mr. Monroe Lynch and Mr. Clarence Lynch.
Survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Mae Lynch of the home; two sons, John Frank Lynch, Jr. and Donald Lynch; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Ann Porter; and a host of other relatives. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. till the hour of service Friday at St. Mark United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be con- ducted at noon Friday at the church with the Rev. Clark Jenkins and the Rev. E.E. Widby officiating.
Interment will follow at Church Cemetery in New Canton.
R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge. 423-245-4971 and www.raclarkfuneralservice.com

1 comments:
Rosemary said...
To the Frank Lynch Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rev. Lynch was my pastor at Hales Chapel United Methodist Church in Gate City. He was an anchor and leader in our community and other communities in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. My fondest memories are the leadership experiences that he provided to me and others during Methodist Youth Fellowship as we traveled to Morristown College, Emory and Henry College, Tennessee Wesleyan College, and Hiwassie College and area Methodist churches; his Sunday visits with my mother Janie Gray; and the stories of my sister Linda Gray Lyons who often visited with his family during her high school years at Douglass.
Dr. Rosemary Gray
Lake Charles, Louisiana

August 18, 2009 5:52 PM

Rev. Frank Lynch

KINGSPORT — Rev. Frank Lynch, 930 E. Sevier St., Kingsport, departed this life on Monday (Aug. 17, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Please see obituary and comment above.

Mr. Will Edward “Eddie” Worthington

BRISTOL — Mr. Will Edward “Eddie” Worthington, departed this life on Wednesday (Aug. 12, 2009) at his home.
“Eddie was born Sept. 19, 1938, to Will Edward and Edith Swafford Worthington in Pikeville, Tennessee.

He graduated from Pikeville High School class of 1957. He retired from Bristol Metals after 15 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parent and oldest brother James Worthington.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mrs. Frances Coffey Worthington of Bristol; three sons, Will Worthington, III, Corkey Worthington, Valrico, Fla. and Ray Tallas Pikeville, Ky.; three stepchildren, Darren, Tammy and Danita; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Freddie (Baragene) Worthington and Richard (Diane) Worthington; special cousins, James William (Olivia) Swafford, Kingsport, Janette Miller of Greenville and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services for Mr. Worthington will be conducted at John Wesley United Methodist Church on Saturday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Rev. Donald Swift officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. till the hour of service.
The interment will follow at Forrest Hill Memory Gardens.
Mr. Worthington and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-764-8584, www.raclarkfuneralservice.com

Preston Everett Peters

McAllen, Texas- Preston Everett Peters, 33, of McAllen, Texas answered God's call on Monday (July 27, 2009).

He was born in Bedford Heights, Ohio where he lived the majority of his life. Preston was a graduate of Maple Heights High School where many friendships were formed. He attended Kent State University pursuing a degree in computer technology. Preston was a true car enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond R. Peters; his grandparents, Howard & Mary Young, Robert & Georgia Peters; a special great uncle, Jimmy Anderson.

Preston Peters is survived by his wife, Esmeralda Peters & their son, Giancarlo Valentino Peters (of the home); his sons, Dominick Mateo Peters, Giovanni Howard Robert Peters & their mother, Christina Edwards (Barberton, Ohio); his mother, Charlotte Peters Maxwell & husband, Gary (Church Hill); a sister, Tanya Sirmons (Ft. Lauderdale, FL); a very special cousin, Robyn Young (Warrensville Heights, Ohio); aunts, Phyllis Nichols & husband, Jim, Lynda Y. Reid, & Karen Y. Gonzalez; uncles, Howard Young, Jr., Gregory Allen Young & wife, Kim; his great uncles, Raymond Anderson & Fred Anderson; several loving cousins, Bryan, Ashley, Brandon, Tiffany, Allison, Myles, Morgan, Ryan, Deidtra, Brittany, Charles, & Jason.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday (August 4, 2009) from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill or friends may also call anytime at the residence of the mother, Charlotte Peters Maxwell.

A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday (August 4, 2009) at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Rev. Anthony Daniels, Rev. Billy Pierson, & Rev. Ricardo Dorcean officiating.

A graveside service will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Bryan Young, Robyn Young, Charles Young, Brandon Gonzalez, Jim Nichols, & Gregory Young serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 900 E. Hill Ave., Suite 240, Knoxville, TN 37915.

You can send an online condolence to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com .

Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Peters family.

Edith K. Taylor Beatty

KINGSPORT — Edith K. Taylor Beatty, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday (July 15, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Edith was born in Statesville, N.C. and lived in Kingsport most of her life. She was a graduate of Douglas High School in 1954. Edith was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for over 60 years where she taught Sunday school for over 30 years. She was a faithful choir member. Edith was past president of Golden Saints of Shiloh Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Taylor Edwards; her step father, Kemp Edwards.
She is survived by her husband of over 44 years, James E. Beatty, of the home; one daughter, Tiffany Beatty Butts and husband, Mark of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Nyashia, Tyyonna and Fredrica Grady; one sister, Barbara Ann Hodge of Kingsport; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 712 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport.
A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church with Rev. Kenneth Calvert, Rev. Eric Lockett and Rev. Phil Goins officiating.
Music will be provided by the church choir.
A graveside service will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport.
Pallbearers will be the men of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Beatty family.

Russell B. Watterson, Sr.

Russell B. Watterson Sr., 62, of Kingsport, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday (July 10, 2009).
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver St., Kingsport.

A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean and Pastor Matthew Thomas officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park where military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Post 3/265 and the Tennessee National Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the “Time to Build” campaign at Great Commission Church, P.O. Box 501, Kingsport, Tenn. 37662.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Watterson family.

Norman Lee Hill

KINGSPORT — Norman Lee Hill, 72, of Kingsport, died Thursday (July 2, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in Avondale, N.C., he resided in Statesville, N.C., and Queens, N.Y., before moving to Kingsport in 2006. He was a graduate of Morningside High School in Statesville, N.C. Mr. Hill retired from the Iredell-Statesville School System in North Carolina and drove for Lewis Taxi in Statesville as well.
Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie E. Bristol; sisters, Orzina Smith and Christeen Black; and brother, Jimmy Carpenter.
He is survived by a daughter, Kiesha Hill; and a grandson, Gregory Graham, both of Flushing, N.Y.; sisters, Evelyn (Avery) Logan, Mary (Stanford) Treece and Cleo (Arthur) Charles, all of Kingsport; brothers, James Henry, Clifton (Leslie) Carpenter and William Carpenter, all of Kingsport and Richard Henry of Nashville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends today (July 8, 2009) from 1 to 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church or anytime at the home of the sister, Mary Treece.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Billy Pearson officiating.
Graveside services will follow the funeral at Holston View Cemetery.
Family members will serve as pallbearers. Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave online condolences. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Norman Lee Hill.

Mary Alice Brice Fulkerson

Mary Alice Brice Fulkerson, 91, of Rogersville, departed this life Friday morning (July 3, 2009).
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville or family and friends may call anytime at the residence of her daughter, Mary (Liz) Brice.

A celebration service is planned for 1 p.m. today in the chapel of the funeral home.
Burial will follow the funeral services at the Brice Family Cemetery in the Petersburg comm u n i t y.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is serving the Fulkerson family.

Sarah M. “Nanny” Smith

KINGSPORT — Sarah M. "Nanny" Smith, 64, of Kingsport, received her wings on Sunday (June 28, 2009) at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Sarah was born in Batesville, Miss., to the late Olan T. and Sarah Austin Carpenter.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Juanita Smith; son, Chester Smith, Jr.; grandson, Jamal F. Price; her parents, Olan T. and Sarah Austin Carpenter; one sister and eight brothers.
Sarah leaves to celebrate her abundant life her daughters, Chesteen Carnette and husband, Anthony, Glenda Smith and Karen Williams and husband, Gordon/daughter/granddaughter, Tawana Medina and husband, Javier, all of Kingsport; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Eula V. Harris; brothers, William Carpenter, Clifton Carpenter, James Carpenter and Larry Carpenter; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend and caregiver, Sherry Ketron.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Great Commission Church, 1249 Chestnut St., Kingsport. Friends may also call anytime at the home of Karen and Gordon Williams.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the church with Pastor Matthew Thomas officiating.
Burial will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Mount Carmel. Pallbearers will be Thomas Anderson, Gerald Smith, Marcus Rogers, Anthony Rogers, Fred Stallings, Sedrick Smith, family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Smith family.

Dora Neal Miller

“A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her”

BURLINGTON, N.J. — Dora Neal Miller, died Monday at her home in Burlington, N.J.
Ms. Miller was a former resident of Kingsport where she attended Douglass High School. She and her family moved to New Jersey several years ago where she was employed as a daycare provider.


She was preceded in death by two daughters, Lisa and Yolanda (Lonnie); her mother, Nellie Neal; and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Leeper and Magnolia Williams.
She is survived by daughters, Michelle, Regina, Cecilia, Shantae and Shawanna, all of Burlington; two sons, David Miller, Burlington and George Miller, Sicklerville, N.J.; a brother, William Neal, Burlington; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; long-time companion, George Dennis, Burlington; and a host of friends.
Services will be conducted Tuesday at William R. Woody Funeral Home, 465 High St., Burlington, N.J. 08016.
Burial will follow at Fellows Cemetery.

James Lee Mullins

KINGSPORT — James Lee Mullins, 58, of Kingsport, departed this life on Tuesday (May 12, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1968 and attended college in Nashville, Tenn., where he received his degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a devoted member of The Great Commission Church.
Preceded in death by his father, Mr. Emmitt Mullins; cousin, Fletcher Hutcherson;
Survived by his mother, Ms. Bulah Banner; three children, host of cousins, nieces and nephews; A very special friend Barbara McIntee. Funeral Services for Mr. Mullins will be conducted from The Great Commission Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Matthew Thomas officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. till the hour of service. Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery.
Mr. Mullins and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc 423-245-4971 and www.raclarkfuneralservice.com

Coach Ballard Lee, Jr.

BRISTOL, Va. – Coach Ballard Lee Jr., 15 Independence Drive, Bristol departed this life on April 29, 2009.

The former long-time Virginia High boys basketball coach and star King College athlete died late Wednesday night at age 64.


Funeral services for Lee will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Lee Street Baptist Church in Bristol, Va. A visitation is scheduled from 2-3 p.m.

Mr. Lee and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., (423) 764-8584, www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.

Mr. Ledford Cooke

Ledford Cooke was the spouse of Melva Hickman Cooke, a very proud Douglass alum and Ledford was well known to a number of people in Kingsport. CLICK THE PICTURE BELOW to see a copy of the funeral program. This notification is from Donald Hickman, who along with Jewell and Keisha Crowell) were in Riverside, California for the funeral. Please send condolensces to Melva at melvacooke@yahoo.com

Ms. Roselene Bond

KINGSPORT-Ms. Roselene Bond (Rose) Leona Bond, 1018 E. Sevier Avenue, departed this life Monday (March 30, 2009) and went home to be with her Lord.

She was born in Sullivan County (Horse Creek) and lived in Kingsport all of her life. She retired from ITT. She was a lifelong member of the Shiloh Baptist Church.
The family would like to thank Mountain States home Health Services and the nurses that provided care.
Ms. Bond was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred and Virginia Bond, four brothers, Mr. Eldridge (Bud) Bond, Mr. Oscar S. Bond, Mr. Milton Bond and Mr. Matthew Bond; four sisters, Mrs.Louvenia Bond Beason, Mrs. Theresa Bond Dykes, Mrs. Olivia Bond Lockett and Mrs. Lenora Bond Bowditch.
Ms. Bond is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Chynet (Carl) Hale, Kingsport, and son Mr. Maurice (Lois) Bond, New Jersey, two brothers, Mr. Orvel (Beatrice) Bond, Kingsport and Mr. J.D. (Members) Bond, North Carolina; one sister, Mrs. Betty (Thomas) Dickens, New Jersey; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Willie Bond, Kingsport and Mrs. Joyce Bond, Washington, D.C; one granddaughters, Ms. Kaisha Bond, Nashville; one step-granddaughter Ms. Chilae Houston, Knoxville; two grandsons, Mr. Sheldon Bond and Mr. Matthew Bond, New Jersey; and Mr. Jeronne Hale, Knoxville; and one great-granddaughter Ms. Madisvn Robinson, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins whom she dearly loved; special friends Mrs. Kathryn (Chee Chee) White, Mrs. Dallas Watterson, Ms. Gladyes Gambrell, Mrs. Pat McClintock and Ms. Virginia Patrick and especially devoted cousins Mrs. Virginia Leeper and Mrs. Ruth Coley.
The family will receive friends from 11 AM to noon Saturday at the Shiloh Baptist Church.
Services will follow with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pierce Chapel Cemetery, immediately following the services.
Ms. Bond and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Ms. Roselene Bond

KINGSPORT — Ms. Roselene Leona Bond, 80, 1018 E. Sevier St., departed this life on Monday (March 30, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete. Ms. Bond and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Charles Underwood Sr.

CHURCH HILL — Charles Reginald Underwood Sr., 59, went to be with his Lord on March 27, 2009, which was also his birthday.
He was married to Marilyn Cox Underwood. Through this union they were blessed with a son, Reggie Jr.
Reggie Sr. was employed at Lakeshore Mental Insitution in Knoxville as a Data Processing Supervisor for 27 years.
He was a member of Lyons Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served as a trustee and choir member. He was also a member of the Layman’s Men’s Chorus of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lafayette Underwood; mother, Helen Underwood Fain; uncle, Charles R. Underwood; and grandparents.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 37 years, Marilyn; son, Reggie Jr. of Church Hill; grandchildren, Tyreke Lamar Underwood and Tia Chantel Underwood of Kingsport; sisters, Lillian (Clifford) Leeper and Sandra Wilmer, both of Church Hill, Bonney Underwood Abbott of Washington, D.C.; brother, (BL) Barney Lafayette Underwood, Washington, D.C.; aunts, Shirley (Willie) Liggett of Arlington, Va., Ethel R. Russell of Kingsport and Daisy Underwood Taylor of Pennsylvania; special mother-in-law, Mrs. Minnie Cox; and sisters and brother-in-law; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
Calling hours are from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Johnson Funeral Home and anytime at the residence.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. James A. Snapp officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Cox, Ronnie Cox, Eddie Cox, Anthony Harris, Richard Ford and Jonathan Harris.
Honorary pallbearers will be Reggie Leeper, Clifford Leeper, Billy Leeper, Lawrence Wilmer, Carlton Dixon, Cornell Dixon.
To leave an online message or sign the guest registry for the Underwood family, please visit us at www.johnson funeral home.org.
Johnson Funeral home of Church Hill is serving the Underwood family.

Wesley Allen Archer

KINGSPORT — Mr. Wesley Allen Archer, 52, 1014 Dale St., departed this life on Saturday (March 14, 2009) after a brief illness.

Mr. Archer was a member of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother; father; grandmother; one brother; and one sister.
Survivors are his son, Mr. Justin
Archer; one brother, Mr. Lonnie Cox; several
nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon till the hour of service Thursday at Central Baptist Church and anytime at the son’s residence, 926 Larry Neil Way, Apt. #5, also at the brother’s residence on Carver Street.
Funeral services will be conducted at the church Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Anthony Daniels officiating.
Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va .
Mr. Archer and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Felix Drumgoole, Kingsport

Felix Drumgoole, 58, formerly of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday at Fort Washington Hospital, Fort Washington, Md. Arrangements are incomplete. Courtesy of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc.

Ada Victoria Clark Rogers

ROGERSVILLE — Ada Victoria Clark Rogers, 83, of Rogersville, passed away, Monday (March 9, 2009) at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital.
She attended Swift Memorial Junior College and was a faithful follower of The Way Ministry.

Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Rogers, Sr.; parents, James and Annie Pearl Cobb Clark; brother, James A. Clark, II.
She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Rogers of Rogersville, Claudia Horton of Atlanta, Ga., Diana Rogers of Dallas, Texas, Edna Rogers, Georgia Rogers, both of Rogersville, Hazel Rogers Nordman and husband, Michael of Sturgeons Bay, Wis.; sons, Archie Rogers, Jr. and wife, Betty of Rogersville, Fred Rogers and wife, Charlotte of Morristown; grandchildren, Tonya Horton, Anthony Horton, Jr. and wife, Tracy, Kevin Rogers and wife, Darkenia, Lyntria Jones and husband, Aaron, Marcus Rogers, Ronnie Price, Donnie Price, Marga Handy and Victoria Nordman; greatgrandchildren, Kaden and Kaitlyn Rogers, Brandon and London Clemons, Olivia Horton, Amaya Jones and Anthony Handy; special friend, Harrison Spears; a host of nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Funeral service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Minister Lyndon Sumlin and the Rev. Roy Charles officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Crest Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.broomefuneralhome.com. Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Rogers family.

Jessie (Phillips) Taylor

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Jessie (Phillips) Taylor, 60, 1072 Robertson St., Apt. #181, fell into everlasting sleep in the arms of God on Thursday morning (Feb. 5, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.


Mrs. Taylor was born in Batesville, Miss. to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cashley and Odessie Phillips. Mrs. Taylor moved to Church Hill in the spring of 1967 and soon started working to build a life for herself. She moved to Kingsport and worked several jobs.
She met and married her late husband, Mr. Terry Taylor of Elizabethton, and they raised five children together.
Left to mourn her passing are four daughters, Rhonda Williams (Carl Hale) and Sharlita Terray Taylor, of Kingsport, Keyotia Rochelle Taylor of Nashville and Keyonia Lachelle Taylor of Memphis; one son, Tyrone (Joni) Phillips of Kingsport. Also mourning her death is her four sisters, Lenora (J.W.) Smith Memphis, Ollivet (S.V.) Cox Courtland, Miss., Annie (John) Ewing Johnson City and Lucille Williams Kingsport; five brothers, Odie and Amos Phillips of Kingsport, Cashley Jr. and Lonnie Phillips of Omaha, Neb. and Namon Phillips of Pendelton, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who all loved her dearly, and we will miss her beyond what words can describe.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon till time of services Thursday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Maple Street, Kingsport and anytime at Mrs. Taylor’s residence.
Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the church.
Interment will be held at Washington County Memorial Garden, Johnson City.
Mrs. Jessie Mae Taylor and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., 423-245-4971.

Nelson Foster

KINGSPORT — Nelson Foster, 84, of Kingsport, and went home to be with God on Monday (Jan. 19, 2009) at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol.


He was born March 30, 1924 in Murfreesboro, Tenn., spent his youth in Nashville, and came to Kingsport in 1941 where he spent most of his life. After retiring from TVA as a truck driver, Nelson worked for Creech Radiator Service for several years. He was also a bus driver and body shop repairman.
Nelson was a member of Central Baptist Church and a member of Universal Masonic Lodge # 239 for twenty-five years.
His wife, Georgia Edna Foster, preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his lost, his son, Nelson Keith Foster of Kingsport;
granddaughters, Nicole, Keita, and Myee McKinney (her children, Keence and Dravin); other great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Leftridge of Chicago, Ill. and Dorothy Jones of Nashville; six nieces and eight nephews; a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, and other relatives, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes Kingsport.
Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Anthony Daniels officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Zion Cemetery.
Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Please visit hamlettdobson.com
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Nelson Foster.

Billie S. Rutledge

Celebration of life services for Mrs. Billie S. Rutledge, 76, of Kingsport,
who left cradled in the arms of Jesus on Sunday (Jan. 18, 2009), will be conducted from the St. Mark United Methodist Church, 929 Maple Street, today at 7 p.m. with Pastor Doug Tweed officiating.

Friends may visit anytime at the home on 314 W. Sullivan Street, Kingsport and from 6 p.m. till the hour of service today at the church.
The interment will follow on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery. The cortege will depart St. Mark United Methodist Church at 10:15 a.m.
Expression of love and online condolences can be sent via email to info@raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Mrs. Billie S. Rutledge and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Jessye Lee Welsh

KINGSPORT — Jessye Lee Welsh, 93, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday (Jan. 5, 2009) at her home.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church. She loved volunteering her time helping others.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Maggie Campbell Watterson; her husband, Elroy Welsh in 1995.
She is survived by her son, Walter Wagstaff of Kingsport; her granddaughter, Jacqueline M. Copridge of Wichita , Kansas.; great-grandson, Ashton Copridge of Wichita, Kansas.; brother, Richard Watterson and wife, Barbara of Johnson City; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church in Kingsport. Funeral services will follow with Elder Charles Hawkins officiating.
Entombment services will be held following the funeral service at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Jessye Lee Welsh.
An online guest registry may be signed at http://oakhillmemorialpark.com.
Oak Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sonya Yvette Senior Delaney

JOHNSON CITY — It is with great sadness that we announce the homegoing of our precious Sonya Yvette Senior Delaney after a brief illness Tuesday morning from Johnson City Memorial Hospital.
Sonya graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1989 and attended North East State, employed at AT&T and Ekoquest.


She leaves behind her husband Arron; son, Jairus; daughter, Arianna; and a host of friends, relatives and loved ones who will greatly miss her. Sonya was an angel who touched number of lives.
Charles and Nancy, 153 Bluebell Drive, would like to thank everyone for the great outpouring of love and prayers during this difficult time, also we would like to thank her best friend Shelly for being there for her.
Viewing will began at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at New Zion Faith Center, 127 Garden Drive, Johnson City.
Funeral service will follow immediately conducted by her beloved pastor, Ernest E. Widby Sr.
Burchette Funeral Services in Johnson City is in charge of arrangements.

Marshall Allen Long

Marshall Allen Long, 63, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 at his residence with family by his side.

He was born April 20, 1945 in Church Hill (New Canton).


He lived in Gate City, VA for the past 36 years. A member of Hale's Chapel United Methodist Church and Choir and also a member of the New Beginnings Quartet. He worked for many years with Greyhound Bus Lines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and Eldridge Lyons; sister, Cecile Leeper and a nephew, James Leeper, Jr.

Mr. Long is survived by his wife, Sarah (Susie) Long, of the home; six daughters, Pamela Mack, Gate City, VA, Shaunda Mack (Jessee), Kingsport, TN, Kedith Renay Anderson, Kingsport, TN, Carmen and husband, Brian Hurt, Gate City, VA, Yolanda Mack (Sanford), Kingsport, TN and Jonikki and husband, Ron Cope, Gate City, VA; one son, Rodney Mack (La Tonya), Kingsport, TN; thirteen grandchildren, Tylasha Mack, Terrence Mack, D'Andre Mack, Tihlee Anderson, Brandon Mack, LaKeisha Mack, Ava Hurt, Shaniquah Mack, Savana Green, Toni Cope, Jayce Green, Brianna Hodge and Zayne Reed; one great granddaughter, Adrianna Lane; one brother, James W. Leeper, Sr., Church Hill, TN; aunts, Mary Johnson, Jessie Welch, Kingsport, TN; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Gladys and Buster Stacey, Weber City, VA, George and Wanda Turner, Johnson City, TN, Wilma Lewis, Gate City, VA and Walter Turner, St. Charles, MO; special friends, Contrina and Bob Payne, Gate City, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009 at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Services will be at 8 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. James Snapp, Pastor Steve Templeton and Rev. Rochelle Maxwell officiating. Music will be provided by the Church Choir, New Beginnings and Janice Sharp.

Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, January 3, 2009, 11 a.m. at New Canton Cemetery, Church Hill, TN (Community of New Canton). The family will meet at 10 a.m. at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Gordon Wood, Jeff Parkey, Jason Shoemaker, Robert Goff, Troye Anderson and Glenn McGee.

Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Muncey, Sr., Wallace Ross, Sr., Jack Anderson, Offeyette Robinette.

Contributions may be made to Gate City Funeral Home. P.O. Box 427, Gate City, VA 24251 at the request of the family of Mr. Long.

Online guest registry is available at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Long family.

Henrietta Joyce Huff-Horton

Ms. Henrietta Joyce Huff-Horton of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Day. She was 57 years old.
She was born in Stonega Va., and was the seventh child of Evelyn I. Carter and Charles F. Huff.


She attended Church Hill High School in Church Hill and was retired from Tennessee Eastman Company.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Evelyn Huff; two brothers, Sylvester and Jonathan D. Huff; and a sister Gracie D. Huff.
She leaves to celebrate her homegoing her son, Brian S. Huff; three daughters, Crystal Bogus-White (Robert) Kingsport, Jacquetta Steel, Cleveland Ohio, Cherish Bogus-Fisher, Kingsport; five sisters, Zeffree Price, Cincinnati, Ohio, Reba Austin (Henry), Winston-Salem, N.C., Virginia and Kitty Huff, Kingsport, Sharon White, Columbia S.C.; four brothers, Charles Huff, Orlando, Fla., Harold Huff (Felicia) Winston-Salem, N.C., Mark Huff (Shelia), Kingsport, Sylvester (Don) Huff, Cincinnati, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Kiowa, Sylvoski, Jasmine, Eve, Ursula, Lil Robie, Quindalyn, Jalin, Jared, Anthony, William; and one great-grandchild, JaNiah. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Her physical presence will be sorely missed but her spirit will forever live in our hearts.
Calling hours are from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday at the Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga St., Kingsport and also at the home of Crystal D. White at 415 Roller St., Kingsport. A funeral service will be at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Darrell Riley officiating.
Burial will follow funeral services at East Lawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Robert White, Mark Huff, Kijuan Huff, Brian Huff, Carl Gerard and Harold Huff.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Huff, Carl Gerard, Sr., Henry Austin and Ronnie Carpenter. Flower bearers will be her granddaughters.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Tennessee, 4450 Walker Blvd., Suite 2, Knoxville, Tenn. 37917 or Kingsport Diabetes Association, Kingsport, Tenn. Office, P.O. Box 3952, Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Horton family.

Kenneth (Scat) Springs

Mr. Kenneth Springs (Scat) 68, born on February 8, 1940 and departed this life on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.


Mr. Springs was a retiree from Bristol Compressor in Bristol, VA and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was the lead singer for “The Scat Cats” band and a Veteran of the United States Army.
Mr. Springs was preceded in death by his parents’ Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lester and Janie Springs, Davidson, NC; son, Curtis Springs; brother, Carl Springs; two sister, Loretta Davis and Betty Brown.

He is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Mrs. Azarene Springs; six daughters, Vanessa Springs, Atlanta, GA, Tonia Draper, Surgoinsville, TN, Sherika Springs, Bristol, VA, Lamara Young-Butler, Bristol, VA, Santina Young, Bristol, VA and Archenia Shaw, Bristol, VA; five sons, Kenneth Wayne (Kelly) Springs, Sr., Nashville, TN, Kenneth Springs, Jr. Knoxville, TN, Jamie (Whitney)Springs, Kingsport, TN, James Young and Lafonda Young, Bristol, VA;

Eleven granddaughters, eight grandsons; three brother, Terry Springs, Davidson, NC, John (Bettina)Springs, Ocala, FL, and Erving Springs, Atlanta, GA; one sister Barbara Springs, Bristol, TN; a devoted sister-in-law, Rosa (John) Smith; a devoted brother in-law, Harrison (Alice) Cooke Columbus, GA; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth Springs will be conducted at 12 noon Friday, December 19, 2008 at the Lee Street Baptist Church, 1 Mary Street, Bristol, VA with Rev. William J. Reid, officiating. Interment will follow at VA National Cemetery, Mnt. Home, TN. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am till the hour of service.

Robert Lee Smith

KINGSPORT — On Dec. 13, 2008, God’s angels came to take Robert Lee Smith home.
He was born to the late Hurd Smith and Alice Whiteside in Rogersville. Also preceding Robert was his wife, Ms. Hallie B. Smith.

He moved to Rochester, N.Y. for a short period of time and later moved to Rogersville.
Robert retired from Holston Defense Company, a divestiture of Eastman Kodak Company, after 25 years of service. Raised on the family’s farm lead to enjoyment of working in his vegetable garden, raising “hogs” (as he would say) working in his yard, and canning fruit and vegetables.
Robert was predeceased by one granddaughter, Hallene Blocker; five brothers, James E. Looney, Clifford E. Looney, Will Looney, Joe Looney and Kenneth Smith; one sister, Lucille Looney; two step-children, Virgil Livingston and Marva Mack.
He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish in loving memory an only child, Mrs. Laura Blocker (JC) of Rochester, N.Y.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Jean Allen (Joe) of Rochester; four grandchildren, Cathy Toney, Linda Gaddis (Willie), Robbie Blocker and Jason Blocker, all of Rochester, N.Y.; 18 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ann Armstrong of Cleveland Ohio; three sisters-in-law, Bessie Looney (Will), Frankie Looney (Joe) and Frankie Smith (Ken); a very close and loving nephew, Mr. Thomas Looney; a special and dear friend, Mr. Clyde Harrison; and a host of other nieces, nephews, family members, step grandchildren and friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. till the hour of service at Full Gospel Mission Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at the church with Pastor Geraldine Swagerty officiating Thursday at 2 p.m.
The interment will follow at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Robert Lee Smith and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Kermit Boston

MR. KERMIT BOSTON IS THE HUSBAND OF FAYE RUFFIN OF RIVERVIEW-SOUTH CENTRAL KINGSPORT

Kermit H. Boston (1935-2008) Esteemed Figure in the Public Service Community Passes December 7, 2008-Lifelong executive, teacher, and sage to the public service community, Kermit H. Boston, passed away on November 23, 2008.


Boston was mourned by his friends and admirers at the many organizations he was committed to, including KQED Public Media, Grace Cathedral, Sigma Pi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternities. Boston was a senior partner at BKB Associates, Inc., San Francisco, providing professional development in management leadership and diversity, employee relations, and other areas of corporate education.

From 1991-1999, Boston was Director of Corporate Education, Computer Curriculum Corporations/Simon and Schuster Technology Group, in Sunnyvale, CA. For more than 20 years, Boston held various top management positions with McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, where he became the first African-American Corporate Vice President and General Manager of two revenue divisions.

Boston began his career as a teacher before entering the world of publishing and media. Boston dedicated his life to service and that is reflected in the many organizations where he dedicated his time and support.

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, grew up in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Germantown, and became a member of their Trustee Board in 1964. He moved on from there to the Riverside Church of New York City, where he became the Chair of the Board of Deacons. When he came to San Francisco, he became a member of Grace Cathedral, where he was a Past Chair of their Board of Trustees and was named Trustee Emeritus.

He was past Chairman of the KQED Board of Directors, and served on the Boards of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the vice president of Lay Community of the Association of Public Televisions Stations, a founder and vice president of the Bay Area Community Development Corporation, the Bishop's representative and board member of the Episcopal Senior Communities, Incorporated.

He was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and a past president of the San Francisco Graduate Chapter. He was also a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity - the Boulé - and was immediate past sire archon of Beta Upsilon Boulé of S.F. and was elected Regional Sire Elect for the Pacific Region in October, 2007.

Boston's commitment to his community can also be seen by many member organizations and affiliations to whose existence he contributed: Chief Learning Officer for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity University, Past President, San Francisco Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Past President, Board of Managers, Buchanan Street YMCA-S.F.; Chairman Trustee Board of Grace Cathedral, S.F.; Chair of Elkus Ranch Board, UC Extension; Member, Board of Directors, Black Executives, Exchange Program of the National Urban League; Founding member and Vice President of the Bay Area Community Development Foundation; and a Founding member of The Western Addition Literary Reading & Discussion Group.

Boston's past member organizations and affiliations include: Member, Board of Directors, Literacy Volunteers of New York City and Member and Chairman of Board of Deacons, Riverside Church, New York. Boston earned his BS in Education from Cheyney University, Cheyney, PA and his MS in Administration from University of Pennsylvania. Among Boston's many awards are the James R. Ball Award from the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD); Outstanding Alumni of Cheyney University; Gamma Chi Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha, "Man of the Year."

Boston is survived by his wife, Barbra Ruffin-Boston; daughter, Kimberly Ketchum of Tucker, GA; grandson Markus Alixander; granddaughter, Alicia Marie; sister, Jane Jordan of Philadelphia, and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held in both San Francisco and Philadelphia.

The San Francisco Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, December 9 at Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street. Acknowledgements from other organizations and Omega Services: Sigma Pi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternities will begin at 1:30 pm, followed by a Memorial and Service of Thanksgiving, beginning at 3:00. Philadelphia services will be conducted on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Germantown, 41 W. Rittenhouse Street Philadelphia, PA 19144.

The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Omega Service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations are made in Kermit's name to: Bay Area Community Development Corp, Inc. {Scholarship Fund}, 595 Market St., Suite 2160, San Francisco, CA 94105 or The Boulé Foundation, 50 Hart Plaza, Suite 750 Atlanta, GA 30303.

Thomas Edward Carpenter

KINGSPORT — Mr. Thomas Edward Carpenter, 47, 3520 Watterson St., Kingsport, entered eternal rest with our Lord on Nov. 20, 2008 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Chester, James, David, Arbury and Jimmy; one sister, Mrs. Mary Carpenter Phillips.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Chris Cassandra Singleton Carpenter;
children, Tyrone Horton, Thomas Terrell Carpenter, Antonia Phillips, Kenny McKinney, Nakita Singleton, Octavius Carpenter Logan, Malecka Carpenter, Shanequa Carpenter and Tara Carpenter; four grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Dorothy (Herman) Logan; four brothers, James Carpenter of Anchorage Alaska, Larry, Clifton and William Carpenter, all of Kingsport; three sisters, Ms. Julia Ann Lee (Douglass) Sarah Mae Smith and Eula Harris, all of Kingsport.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m until the hour of service today at Robinson Funeral Services.
Funeral services will be conducted at the chapel of the funeral home today at 2 p.m. with Rev. Michael Williams officiating.
Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Thomas Edward Carpenter and family are in the care of R. A. Clark Funeral Services, Inc. 423-245-4971. E-mail: raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com

Ella Jo Bradley

ROGERSVILLE — Ella Jo Bradley, a distinguished artist, groundbreaking educator, and loving wife and mother passed away Tuesday (Nov. 18, 2008) at Johnson City Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

She is the daughter of the late Inez and John Leeper. A graduate of Rogersville’s Swift Memorial College and East Tennessee State University, Mrs. Bradley was a retired teacher with the Hawkins County School System following 37 years of service. She was a member of the Rogersville First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband, Andrew Thomas
Bradley Jr.; daughters and sons, Andrea S. Bradley, Greeneville, Andrew T. Bradley III of Kingsport,
Henry (Chyleen) Bradley of Manassas, Va., Sonji (Fred) Bennett of Knoxville, Michael (Betty) Bradley of Knoxville and Tracy (Herman) Brown of Knoxville; grandchildren, Christin A. Bradley, Eric B. Richardson, Herman D. Brown Jr., Henry L. Bradley, Jr., Alanna L. Bradley and Michael Keith Bradley, Jr.; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews, family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. James W. Lindsay officiating.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be made at www.broomefuneralhome.com.
Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Bradley family.

Magnolia Williams

KINGSPORT — Magnolia Williams, 82, of Kingsport, died unexpectedly Saturday (Nov. 15, 2008) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Born in Knoxville, Ms. Williams moved to Surgoinsville at an early age and later made her home in Kingsport. She was a member of Full Gospel Mission and after many years of service, retired from Tri-City Towel & Linen. Magnolia was a friend to m a n y.
She was preceded in death by three children, James and Michael Williams and Diane (Sissy) Hale.
Surviving are three children, Steven R. (Almita) Williams , Pasadena, Tex., Patricia Skaggs and Shelia Johnson, both of Kingsport; daughter-in-law, Valeria Williams, Kingsport; a sister, Dora Miller, Burlington, N.J.; a brother, William Neal, Burlington, N.J.; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at Full Gospel Mission, 740 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, and anytime at the home of Shelia Johnson.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Michael Williams officiating.
Burial will immediately follow at East Lawn Cemetery.
Online condolences can be emailed to raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com.
R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. is serving the family.

Margaret Miller Anderson

KINGSPORT — Margaret Miller Anderson, 54, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) in Blountville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Willard and Ruth Miller; sisters, Cora Lee Roderick, Letha Miller, Linda Miller; two brothers, William H. Miller and Bobby M. Miller; grandparents, William and Nellie Rogers and Joe and Bessie Miller.
Survivors are her husband, Larry Anderson, Victoria, Va.; daughter, Jesssie Miller of Yonkers, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Lisa Grays and Makenzie Miller; four brothers, David F. Miller of New York City, N.Y., James Miller, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., Grover Miller of Kingsport, Archie Miller, of Kingsport; three sisters, Shirley Gudger of Greeneville, Bessie Miles of Yonkers, N.Y., Nancy Jones of Yonkers, N.Y.; two special aunts Mary Lee Miller of Greeneville and Freddie Upton of Sweetwater, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at Jeffers Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be at Zion Cemetery at Baileyton with Ministers, Elder Martin L.K. Lister, Elder J.L. Gudger officiating.
Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service 208 N. College St. Greeneville, Tenn., 37745. (423)639-2141, is in charge of arrangements

John "Sonny Boy" Campbell

John “Sonny Boy” Campbell passed away this past Saturday November 1st. At his request, graveside services will be held this Wednesday at 11:00 at the East Lawn Cemetery in Kingsport.
The family is receiving friends at 330 Louis Street, the former home of his Mother "Aunt Ruth" Campbell
Also at Sonny Boy's request, no announcement will be in the paper.

Betty Turner Wolfe

GATE CITY, Va. — Betty Turner Wolfe, 82, passed away Friday (Sept. 5, 2008) at Holston Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Gate City on Sept. 28, 1925 and was the daughter of the late David Turner and Maggie Mays Turner.
She retired from Appalachian Power Company. Mrs. Wolfe was a member of the Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kay Ronald Wolfe; sons, Joe Kay Wolfe, Ronald Lee Wolfe, and Samuel Tomas Wolfe; great-grandchild, Kandance Wolfe .
Surviving are her daughters, Delores Wolfe, Gate City,Va., Mary Wolfe, Detroit, Mich., and Marlene Davis, Kingsport; sons, Harold Shoemaker, Kingsport, David Wolfe and wife, Geralet, Timothy Wolfe and wife, Sandy, all of Gate City, Va.; sisters, Elizabeth Simpson and husband, Oscar, Gate City, Va. and Laura Gaines, Los Angeles, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Julia Wolfe and Thelma Anderson of Gate City, Va.; brother-in-law, Jack Anderson and wife, Pinky, Gate City, Va.; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Calling hours are from 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence.
Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. with Bro. Robert Tate and Pastor Steve Templeton officiating.
Music will be provided by Gate City Community Choir and Nolan Wolfe, grandson. Graveside services will follow in Holston View Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to the Betty Turner Wolfe family at cfhwc@earthlink.net.

Ann Gillenwater

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Annie Lee (Foxy) Gillenwater, 85, 300 Carver St., Kingsport, departed this life on Friday (Sept. 5, 2008) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mrs. Gillenwater was born in Hancock County, Tenn., and made her home in Kingsport for the past 60 plus years. She was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her father, Mr. Henry Brooks; mother, Mrs. Dora Brooks; husband, Mr. O.M. Gillenwater; several sisters; and one brother.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Marie Isome, Buffalo, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Diane Simpson and Patricia Mitchell; three great-grandchildren, Teecie Simpson, Raschad and Gayla Mitchell; three great-great grandchildren, Chantal Andrews, Bria Simpson and G’nye Trashae Garrett; one brother, Mr. Bill Brooks, Kingsport; three sisters, Mrs. Loraine Coleman, Knoxville, Tenn, Mrs. Ruby Manuel, Rogersville and Mrs. Henrietta Jones; a special and loving friend, Mr. Hugh Hodges.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. till the hour of service Tuesday at Central Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted from the church Tuesday at 12 noon with Dr. Anthony Daniels and Rev. William Thomas officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Annie Gillenwater and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Joseph W. Goode

KINGSPORT — Mr. Joseph W. Goode, 65, formerly of Roanoke, Va., departed this life on Friday (Aug. 29, 2008) at the Wexford House, Kingsport.


Mr. Goode was born in Kingsport, and for the past 11 years lived in Kingsport, and for a number of years made his home in Roanoke, Va.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Bond Dykes and father, Mr. Gordon Goode.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Glendora Goode; one son, Mr. Johnnie Goode, both of Roanoke, Va.; three grandchildren, Ashley, Dionte and Ja'Quarius; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Bond; six loving aunts, Ms. Roselene Bond, Mrs. Willie Bond, Mrs. Beatrice Bond, all of Kingsport, Mrs. Betty (Thomas) Dickens (Atlantic City, N.J.), Mrs. Joyce Bond, Washington D.C., Mrs. Member Bond, Fayetteville, N.C. ; two uncles, Mr. Orvel Bond, Kingsport, Mr. J.D. Bond, Fayetteville, N.C.; a very devoted care taker, Mrs. Chynet (Carl) Hale, Kingsport; and a host of cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at 1000 Martin Luther King Dr.
Interment service for Mr. Joseph W. Goode will be conducted from the Pierce Cemetery, Thursday at 12 noon with the Rev. Joseph Comage officiating. Interment will be at the cemetery.
Mr. Joseph W. Goode and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971