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

LaMarcus A. Miller

KINGSPORT — Mr. LaMarcus A. Miller, 30, of 1921 Bowater Apt. #46, Kingsport, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Sunday (Aug. 10, 2008) at his residence.
He is survived by two sons, Khalid and Mathew Miller; one daughter, Kerrie Miller; parents. Mr. and Mrs. Grover (Janet) Miller; one brother, Matt Miller; two sisters, Mrs. Teresa Lowe and Ms. Shelley Miller.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. Miller and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Ellaware G. Booher

ELIZABETHTON — Ellaware G. Booher, 78, formerly of 910 Beech St., Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2008) from Ivy Hall Nursing Home.

She was a Carter County native, born to the late Tillie Forney Avery. Mrs. Booher attended Full Gospel Mission and everyone loved her.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred James Maxwell; and second husband, Henry Booher.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-inlaw, Luther Lee and Patty Maxwell, Johnson City, Larry James and Carolyn Maxwell, Kingsport; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jeanette Gorman, Kingsport, Janie and Bill Bowers, Janice and Harvey Simmons, all of Elizabethton; 22 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Nick and Jackie Avery, Greeneville, Theodore and Ann Forney, Lansing, Mich., James and Sandy Avery, Atlanta, Ga.; and one sister and brotherin-law, Tillie C. and Nathaniel Watson, Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to the service in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Friends may also call at the residence of her daughter (902 Beech St., Elizabethton) at anytime.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jared Wood and the Rev. Geraldine Swagerty officiating.
Music will be under the direction of the St. Paul United Methodist Church Choir. Interment will follow in Avery Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff and nurses of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the care given to Mrs. Booher. Condolences may be sent to the family electronically by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook or by fax to 542-9499.

Hazel W. Ervin

On July 23, 2008, HAZEL W. ERVIN of Columbia, Maryland, beloved wife of the late Lawrence A. Ervin, Sr. of Kingsport (son of Inez and Alfonso Ervin of Kingsport), loving mother of the late Pamela L. Amaro, Lawrence A. Ervin, Jr. and wife Michele, Kelly S. Ervin, also surviving her grandchildren, Christina M. Amaro, Lawrence A. Ervin, III, Christopher T. Ervin, great-granddaughter, Rosana M. Amaro, daughter-in law, Cheryl L. Amaro and son-in-law, Robert Amaro and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 30th at 7:00 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 8910 Old Annapolis Road/Route 108, Columbia, MD 21045. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105. Services entrusted to Witzke Funeral Home, Inc. Columbia, MD

Jamarion H. Horton

KINGSPORT — Jamarion H. Horton, 4 years old, departed this life by accident on Tuesday (July 22, 2008).
Jamarion was a very smart young man, he loved the outdoors and loved to ride his bike. He got along with everyone and had lots of friends young and old.
Survivors include father, Mr. Roberto M. Horton and mother Ms. Chardonnay S. Carpenter; brother, Zy'Draus J. Horton; sister, Ny'Zareyah Horton; grandparents, Mr. Robert (Margaret) Bogus; grandmothers, Ms. Lillian Horton, and Ms. Elizabeth Skaggs; great-grandmother Mrs. Peggy Horton; several nieces, nephews and a special cousin, I'Shawn Graves.
Services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the services.
Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va .
Online condolences may be sent to the family at raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com.
Jamarion H. Horton and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc.(423) 245-4971.

Daimon DePriest Coclough

KINGSPORT — Daimon De-Priest Coclough, 55, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday (July 20, 2008) at Holston Valley Medical Center.


Daimon was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and Sullivan County.
He attended Douglass School and Dobyns-Bennett High School and then served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict as a paratrooper. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Parachute Badge.
He was employed by Hutchinson Sealant Corp. Daimon attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He loved his beloved dog, Marty.
He was preceded in death by his wife Bobbie, father, Arthur Columbus Coclough, Jr.; a brother, James Coclough; and a nephew, Arthur “Little Sonny” Coclough IV.






Surviving are his daughter, Lisa Danette and Faustino Rojas of Columbus, Ohio; three grandchildren, Antony, Alisa and Carmen; his mother, Ruth Tedford Coclough of Kingsport; five sisters, Arthurine Clark and husband, Lewis of Morristown, Linda Coclough of Kingsport, Terry Coclough of Church Hill, Regina Watterson and husband, Richard of Kingsport and Robin McClintock of Kingsport; three brothers, Arthur C. Coclough III and wife, Mary of Kingsport, Chris Coclough and wife, Barbara of Kingsport and Jarrett Coclough of Greeneville; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visiting will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday at the Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport. Friends may also call anytime at the home of his mother, 1029 Chippendale Road (Ridgefield), Kingsport.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donnie Wade, Minister Louis Clark, Pastor Hal Peggan and Pastor Lester Lattany officiating.
Military graveside services will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. conducted by the Hawkins County Color Guard and Tennessee National Guard.
Pallbearers will be members of the Hawkins County Honor Guard.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Daimon DePriest Coclough family.

Fletcher Hutcherson, Jr.

KINGSPORT — Mr. Fletcher Hutcherson Jr., 65, 1928 Netherland Inn Road, departed this life Wednesday (July 16, 2008) at Indian Path Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mr. Hutcherson was a lifelong citizen of Kingsport, a member of Lyons Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church and served with the church choir where he enjoyed singing. He was retired from the Eastman Chemical Company.

Preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. Fletcher, Sr. and Mary Hutcherson; sister, Mrs. Loretta Valentine; his wife, Mrs. Linda Hutcherson.
Survivors include two sons, Mr. Curtis Hutcherson and daughter-in-law, Patricia and Mr. Aaron Hutcherson and daughter-in-law, Sissy; daughter, Angela Armstrong and son-in-law, Dana; grandchildren, Shiree, Tish, Tequis, Tanesha, Aridesia and Ariel Hutcherson; one sister, Mrs. Ora Richardson; one brother, Mr. Lawrence C. Jones; grandmother, Mrs. Beulah Banner; several stepchildren; and several great-grandchildren, Burnadette, Vickie and Delbert; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation wil be from 10 a.m. Tuesday until time of services at Central Baptist Church.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Rev. James Snapp, officiating.
Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Virginia.
Expression of love and online condolences can be sent to raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com.
Mr. Hutcherson and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Services, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Bennie Lee Banner

KINGSPORT — Mr. Bennie Lee Banner departed this earthly life Thursday (July 10, 2008) at Holston Valley Medical Center.


Born the ninth child of the late Simon Peter and Nora Banner in Avery County, N.C. on July 20, 1937, Mr. Banner attended Douglass High School in Kingsport.
Mr. Banner retired from Tennessee Eastman Company after 30 years of service.
He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where he sang in various choirs and was a past president of the Voices Of Peace.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Mettie Beatrice Banner; one daughter, Ms. Pamela Hughes, Kingsport; one granddaughter, Miss Jennifer Hughes, Athens, Ga.; one grandson, Christopher Hughes, Kingsport; one great-grandson, De’Sean Hughes, Athens, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Irene Johnson, Baltimore, Md.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. til the hour of service Sunday at the Shiloh Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the church with Dr. Rev. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery.
Expression of love and online condolences can be sent to
raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com
Mr. Bennie Lee Banner and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., 245-4971.

Mary Kate Releford

KINGSPORT — Ms. Mary Kate Releford, 76, departed this life on Wednesday (July 2, 2008) at The Wexford House.
Ms. Releford was a life-long citizen of Kingsport and a member of Central Baptist Church.


She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. Richard and Mrs. Lillie Mae Releford and one sister, Mary Releford.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Lee Releford and Michael Andre Releford; two daughters, Ms. India K. Releford & Ms. Deborah L. Releford; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; one brother, Mr. Harry Releford.
Funeral services for Ms. Releford will be conducted at the Central Baptist Church on Sunday at 4 p.m. with Rev. Billy Pearson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. till the hour of service.
Interment will follow at the Mitchell Crest Cemetery, Rogersville, Tenn.
Friends may call at any time at the daughter’s residences at 412 Dunbar St.
Expression of Love and online condolences can be sent to raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com
Ms. Mary Kate Releford and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., 423-245-4971.

William Henry Stokely, Sr.

KINGSPORT — Mr. William Henry Stokely, Sr., 59, departed this life Friday (June 20, 2008) at his residence after a brief illness.
Mr. Stokely was a lifelong citizen of Kingsport, a member of Central Baptist Church and a member of Clinch Mountain Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Gwendolyn Watterson; grandfather, Rev. William Stokely; grandmother, Mrs. Zula Stokely.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Patricia Stokely; three sons, Henry Stokely, Jr., Rashad Wolfe and Layman Wolfe; seven grandchildren; brother, Samuel Stokely; and brother-in-law, Clyde Releford; and two special friends, Jerry Thompson and Cornell Blye. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time of services today at Central Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at the church with Minister Billy Pearson officiating.
Interment services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens, Blountville, Te n n .
The cortege will depart Central Baptist Church Friday morning at 10:15 a.m.


Expression of love and online condolences can be sent to raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com.
Mr. William Henry Stokely, Sr. and family are in the care of R.A.Clark Funeral Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Tech Sgt. Carl Emory Evans

KINGSPORT — On Thursday June 12, 2008, Tech Sgt. Carl Emory Evans, 54, was peacefully called to eternal rest.
One of seven children of William and Julia Evans, Carl was born in Kingsport on May 4, 1954. He resided in Tampa, Fla. for the past 18 years.


Carl graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1972. He was a decorated veteran of the United States Air Force, and retired after 20 years of service. During his enlistment, Carl served throughout the U.S. and the world, including Nebraska, Alaska, Germany, Korea and Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked at R.P. Scherer for 15 years and then Vertis Communications.
Carl’s respectful, appreciative, and social character brought him many loving friends during his life. Always putting the needs of others first, he was considerate and giving. He enjoyed the company of friends and family, as well as listening to jazz and blues music. He also found relaxation in riding around cities and admiring the people and surroundings.
Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Julia (Muller) Evans (2007); and brother, Ricky Evans (2004).
His love and life will be remembered by his father, William Andrew Evans (Kingsport); his wife, Kathy B. Evans (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.); sons, Emory Ali Evans (Harlem, N.Y), Julius Andrew Evans (Nashville, Tenn.), Emerson Tyler Dorris (Salinas, Calif.) and Joshua Storm Evans (Kingsport); two sisters, Kathy Evans (Kingsport), Gail Evans (Kingsport); three brothers, William Earl Evans (Stacy) (Kansas City, Mo.), Dale Evans (Marie) (Norfolk, Va.) and John Evans (Shaun) (Kingsport); two aunts, Willie Bond and Betsy Ann Pierce (Jack); one uncle, Hugh Hodges; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Central Baptist Church, 300 Carver Street, Kingsport.
Services will follow at the church with Rev. Stacy Evans officiating.
Burial will be held at 2 p.m. at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. In Carl’s memory, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). Expressions of love and online condolences can be sent via email to raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com.
Carl Emory Evans and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.
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MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE:
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Calvin,
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Carl Evans. We will be
praying for his family at this time.
Brenda and Thomas Bond
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Thank you Calvin. I talked to my sister this morning and she told me. We
will keep them in our thoughts and our prayers.

Have a blessed day.

Shirley (Burnette) Powers
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Calvin
I was just shocked when I received this news. How are you doing? By the way
did you do a story on Central's 90 church anniversary? I would love some
history of the church. Let me know where I can get a print out of the
history of central. Please. I've been sharing about Kspt and the
neighborhood with my co-workers and my church family here in this area. Lord
I just can't get over Carl. That's all I've thought about since receiving
your email.

Von (Reece)
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I am sorry about Carl passing; he was a good friend, as well as his brother and sisters. I will be praying for his family, this is so sad.
Big Tim Finch
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I was so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. I have been keeping in touch with William Earl. I want the Evans family to know that I am praying for their strength.

Roberta Webb Lanauze

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My thoughts and prayers are with the Evans Family. Carl is at peace and is not suffering anymore and we must pray for his family to have strength to endure these trying times.

From: Lulu, Sherri, Renny and the entire Gray Family.

LORD, I ASK THAT I WILL BE COMMITTED
TO PRAYER AND NOT FAINT, LOSE HEART
OR GIVE UP
LUKE 18:1
BE BLESSED
RHONDA NOLLY

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Ethel E. Watterson

CHURCH HILL — Mrs. Ethel E. Watterson, 62, of 153 Hoard Lane, Church Hill, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2008) at the Indian Path Hospital and Medical Center following a brief illness.


Mrs. Watterson was born in Virginia but had spent most of her life in Hawkins
County. She was a member of the Lyons Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. She taught Sunday School and was a member of the Church Choir. She was a member of the Womens Missionary Society and truly loved the Lord. Mrs. Watterson was a devoted wife, mother, and friend and touched many lives.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Magdalene Watterson; brothers, Clyde, Albert, Joseph, Billy and Walter Wa t t e r s o n .
She leaves to cherishe her memories her husband, Harold Leon Watterson of the home; three daughters, Corretta Watterson Patterson, Candiace Ramierez and Cotina R. Watterson, all of Church Hill; six grandchildren, Antonio Watterson, Alan Patterson, Joseph Patterson, Jose Ramierez, Jr., Christian Ramierez and Ariela Ramierez; brother, James Watterson of Church Hill; sister, Mary Mitchell of Detroit, Mich.; brother in law, Alan Watterson of Michigan; sister in law, Doris Calloway, Virginia Beach; nieces, Cassandra Biggles, Barbara Ann Scaggs, Michell Scaggs, Denise Scaggs and several other nieces and nephews; special friends, Brian Overbay, Deloris Blye, Ruby Ann Brice, Mary Brice, Minnie Cox, Marlyn Underwood.
Calling hours are from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Johnson Funeral Home and anytime at the residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the funeral.
Burial will follow in the Church Hill Memory Gardens.
The Watterson family would like to thank Mrs. Smith and the 4th floor staff at the Indian Path Hospital & Medical Center for their kindness and care.
To leave an online message or to sign the guest registry for the Watterson family, please contact us at www.johnsonfuneralhome.org.
Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is in charge or arrangements.

Doris Jeanne Kincaid Fulkerson

Services for Doris Jeanne Kincaid Fulkerson, 79, of Rogersville, who went to be with the Lord Wednesday evening (June 4, 2008), will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hasson Street Christian Church with the Rev. James A. Snapp officiating.

The family will receive friends anytime at her residence and from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville.
Interment will follow in Mitchell Crest Cemetery.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is serving the Fulkerson family.

Pastor Thomas R. Turner

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Pastor Thomas R. Turner, 46, went home to be with the Lord Sunday (May 11, 2008) at Medical College of Va. in Richmond, Va. after suffering with an illness for a year.


Born in Bluefield, W.Va., he moved to Kingsport as a child. In 2004, he moved to Martinsville, Va. to pastor a church.
At Mt. Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church, he was the assistant pastor, treasurer and Sunday school superintendent. At Temple of Christ, he was the pastor and president over the Western District Region #1 Jubilee.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elder James C. Turner; and his sister, Barbara J. Turner.
Surviving are his mother, Pastor Lillie R. Turner of Kingsport; wife, Mrs. Lucy Turner of Martinsville, Va.; daughters, Mandie N. Turner and Brittany M. Turner of Winston-Salem, N.C.; six sisters, Lelia M. Latta (William) of Columbus, Ohio, Ruby T. Gaylord of Morristown, N.J., Tempie R. Mc-Connell (Al) of Toledo, Ohio, Dorothy Partridge and Susie Schofield, both of Columbus, Ohio and Janet E. Parks of Nashville, Tenn.; three brothers, James E. Turner (Margaret) of Kingsport, Lester L. Turner (Robyn) of Marion Va. and Brady A. Turner of Columbus, Ohio; brother-in-law, Nathaniel Woods of Kingsport; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church. Friends may visit or call at the residence of: 408 Dunbar St., Kingsport.
Funeral services for Pastor Thomas R. Turner will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with Bishop Kelvin Cash officiating. Interment will follow the service at Church Hill Memorial Gardens, Church Hill, Tenn.
Expression of love and online condolences can be sent via e-mail at raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com.
Pastor Thomas R. Turner and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.

Derrick Y. Appiah-Kesse

KINGSPORT — Derick Y. Appiah-Kesse, left this world unexpectedly to be with the Lord on April 20, 2008.
He was a kind and loving person that impacted the lives of everyone he met.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Reba Bristol, of Boiling Springs, N.C.
Survivors include his parents, Ms. Carol Bristol, Kingsport and Andrew Appiah-Kesse, of Lowell, Mass.; maternal grandfather James Bristol, of Kingsport; two brothers, his twin, Eric Appiah-Kesse, Johnson City and Jordan Appiah-Kesse, Kingsport; one sister, Ms. Caressia Bristol, Kingsport and brother-in-law Tamon Carpenter, of Kingsport; three nephews, Deonte` Bristol , Dequante` Bristol, and Devante` Bristol; and a God-daughter Jada; and a special friend Ms. Jessie Thompson, Kingsport.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday April 27, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew Thomas officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.
Friends may visit with the family anytime at 316 Louis St., Kingsport.
Derick Y. Appiah-Kesse and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., www.raclarkfuneralservice@ yahoo.com.

Mary Emogene Hankins

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Mary Emogene Hankins, 84, 324 Dunbar Street, departed this life Friday evening (April 11, 2008) at Brookhaven Manor.



Emogene retired from Quebecor and later went to work for Families First and KHA. She was a very active in her church serving on the stewardess board, teaching Sunday school and singing in the choir. Emogene was also active in her community. She was a volunteer for the Riverview Boys Club, which earned her the award for “Person of the Year”. Emogene also served on the Parent and Teachers Association Board at Douglass High School.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy Hankins; grandson, Norman Hankins, Jr.; her parents, Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Eula Cartwright; four brothers, Thomas, Phillip, Robert and Roy Cartwright; two sisters, Mrs. Shirley Gilmore and Mrs. Lorraine Lollar.
She is survived by one son, Mr. Norman Hankins, Richmond, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Joy Hankins-Underwood, Chattanooga, Tenn. and Ms. Virginia Hankins, Kingsport, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Mr. John Cartwright, Sherman Oaks, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Bond (Thomas), Mc-Donough, Ga. and Mrs. Eula Leeper, Kingsport.
Visitation hour will be from 6 p.m. till the hour of service at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church. Friends may visit at her daughter's residence at 930 Maple Street at anytime.
Funeral service for Mrs. Hankins will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church with Dr. Marcus A. Pierce officiating.
Interment will be Thursday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. The cortege will depart Thursday at 10 a.m. from 930 Maple Street.
E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com.
Mrs. Hankins and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service.

Raymond Dennis Long

KINGSPORT — Mr. Raymond D. Long, 54, of 224 Dunbar St. departed this life on Tuesday evening, (April 1, 2008) at his residence.
Mr. Long was a life long residence of Kingsport.
He survived by his mother Mrs. Phyllis Brooks, of Nashville; brother, Mr. George W. Long of Jacksonville, Fla.; aA special friend and caregiver Ms. Cora Elaine Poole, Kingsport; two aunts, Mrs. Bertha (William) Griffits and Ms. Joyce A. Long; one uncle, Mr. Tom Long and several cousins.
Memorial services for Mr. Raymond D. Long will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Robinson Funeral Service Chapel, 1000 Martin Luther King Drive, Kingsport with Rev. James Whiteside officiating.
Mr. Long and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc.

Minnie Earl Owens Lyons

KINGSPORT — Minnie Earl Owens Lyons, 93, passed away Tuesday (March 25, 2008) at Asbury Place in Johnson City.


She was born Feb. 14, 1915 in Greenville, S.C. to the late Samuel and Lula Owens.
Prior to her moving to Kingsport, she was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Taylors, S.C. She graduated from Sterling High School, the Class of ’39.
Mrs. Lyons was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Kingsport, for over 60 years. Prior to her illness, Mrs. Lyons was active in a number of ministries at Shiloh, deaconess, senior choir, Golden Saints Bible Study, director of decorations, Annie Hickman Missionary Society and honorary usher. She also served in the community. Mrs. Lyons was a member of the Women’s Service League, the Voguettes, and many other organizations.
She also enjoyed traveling and dancing and was an avid baseball fan. Minnie took great joy in growing flowers and beautiful plants and she enjoyed cooking and welcoming guests into her home.
She was preceded in death by her faithful husband, Richard C. Lyons, Jr.; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Owens Featherstone, Mrs. Inez Owens Smith and Mrs. Lacunice Owens Johnson; three brothers, Samuel Owens, LeRoy Owens and Orelious “Reel” Owens; one great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Leigh Lyons; one niece, Mrs. Gloria Johnson Cheeks; and two nephews, J.W. Johnson and Joe Brunson Owens, Sr.
Surviving are her son, Roxy B. Lyons, Sr. and wife, Manon,Largo, Fla.; two grandsons, Roxy B. Lyons, Jr. and wife, Laura, Knoxville, Tenn. and Rodney E. Lyons and wife, Jessica, Atlanta, Ga.; one granddaughter, Veronique A. Lyons, Virginia Beach; one great-grandson, Roxy B. Lyons, III, Knoxville; one niece, Mrs. Marion Webb and husband, James, Columbus, Ga.; and two nephews, Billy Johnson and Bobby Johnson of Taylors, S.C.; as well as a host of great-nieces and nephews of South Carolina.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 712 East Sevier Avenue, Kingsport, Tenn.
Services will follow with Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
Graveside services will immediately follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Asbury Place of Johnson City for their services. May God continue to bless you all.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com for on-line condolences.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Minnie Earl Owens Lyons.

Clifford Kenneth "Tody" Hughes

KINGSPORT — Clifford Kenneth (Tody) Hughes, Jr. born Oct. 4, 1948 made his journey home March 28, 2008.
He was a member of the Fall Branch Church of Christ. Tody attended Prospect Elementary in Gate City, Va. where he grew up. He also attended Douglass High School in Kingsport and graduated from Gate City High School in 1967. He attended computer school in Maryland and worked as a computer programmer at Holston Defense, Mason Dixon, Raytheon, First National Bank and TVA. Currently employed at Dean’s Foods in Johnson City as a computer analyst.
Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mrs. Joni Hughes; his son and wife, Marcus (Jamie) Hughes; his daughter and husband, Mrs. Jada (Bruce) McGee; his James, Halie, grandchildren, Dalvin, Lexis, Kaylee Hughes; his sister, Mrs. Patricia (Jack) Anderson, Gate City, Va..
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Fall Branch Church of Christ prior to the funeral service.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City, Va.
Condolences and expressions of love may be sent to the family via email at: raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com.
Clifford Kenneth (Tody) Hughes, Jr. and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., 423-245-4971.

William Charles Fugate

KINGSPORT — Mr. William Charles Fugate, born June 2, 1944, has gone home to be with the Lord after a long battle with illness. He won’t have to suffer anymore.
William C. Fugate better known as Charlie or Bill worked at A.F.G. plant and served in the U.S. Army. He was a faithful member of the Central Baptist Church. He was a member of Clinch Mt. Lodge. He also belonged to the Tennessee Association of the I.B.P.O.E.W.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Ms. Alzenia Fugate; father, Mr. William D. Fugate; and his mother, Mrs. Lola M. Fugate.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Mrs. Joann Fugate; sons, William C. Fugate Jr. and Clinton Fugate; daughter Ms. Tonia Fugate; seven grandchil dren; devoted mother-in-law, Mrs. Dallas Waterson; one aunt, Mrs. Nellie Bent of Detroit Mich.; sister-in-law, Mrs. Linda Bly; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and devoted nephew, Stacey Bly.
A special thanks to Wexford House, Wellmont and FMCNA C e n t e r.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the hour of service.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Central Baptist Church with Minister Billy Pearson officiating.
The interment will be held at the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. Thursday at 11 a.m. The cortege will depart from Central Baptist Church at 10a.m.
Condolences and expressions of love may be sent to the family via email to raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com.
Mr. William Charles Fugate. and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., 423-245-4971.

Paul "P.D." Douglas Robinson

LONGVIEW, Tex. — Paul ‘P.D.’ Douglas Robinson, 46, of Longview, Tex., and formerly of Kingsport, died Friday (March 21, 2008).
He was born Feb. 11, 1962 in Kingsport.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Kate Watterson.
He is survived by his father, Willard Robinson; two sisters and three brothers, Bruce Leeper (Columbia, S.C.) wife, Beverley Leeper (Columbia, S.C.), Donnie Robinson (Kingsport) wife, Rita Robinson (Kingsport), Kathy Robinson (Kingsport) and Susan Robinson (Kingsport) companion Wayne Ford, Jeff Watterson (San Antonio, Tex.) wife, Tonie Watterson; three aunts, Zeola Leeper (Church Hill), Louise Washington (Elk Grove, Calif.), Thelma Dulaney (Knoxville) and Esie Long (Church Hill). He leaves a host of nieces and nephews, friends and family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday at Lyons Chapel in New Canton.

James "Jim" Rutledge

NEWPORT NEWS - James 'Jim' Rutledge Sr., our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, left to be with the Lord on March 6, 2008, with his family by his side.
He was born Sept. 20, 1937, in Tennessee. He graduated from Douglass High School, Kingsport, Tennessee. As an Army recruit, he fought in the Vietnam War, and eventually settled in Virginia. He was a career maintenance man at area residential-business establishments. He is remembered as a caring man with a great sense of humor and big family values. He was a huge 'Redskins' fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dayton and Ora Lee Rutledge; his sisters, Clara McClintock, Elizabeth Carr; brother, Jackie Rutledge; and former wife, Linda.

James leaves to cherish his memories his children, Cecelia (Tenn), Crystal, Karmaleta (Michael), Linda Rena' (Kenny), James (Diane) and Karen; a brother, Carl Rutledge (Tenn) and his children; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 13th, at Antioch Baptist Church, 1563 Old Buckroe Road, Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Raymond Lassiter Jr. officiating. Interment was at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Va.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Smith Brothers Funeral Home or dropped off at 179 Sesco Drive to Crystal and/or 742-18th St., Newport News.

Samuel "Sam" Tomas Wolfe

DETROIT, Mich. — Samuel “Sam” Tomas Wolfe, 44, passed away Saturday (March 1, 2008) at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
He was born in Sullivan County on July 14, 1963 and had previously been employed with A&L Construction.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kay Ronald Wolfe; brothers, David Gilmore, Joe Kay Wolfe and Ronald Lee Wolfe; niece, Kandance Wolfe.
Surviving are his mother, Betty Turner Wolfe, Gate City, Va.; fiance', Barbara Hill, Detroit, Mich.; stepson, Timothy Hill, Detroit, Mich.; sisters, Delores Wolfe, Gate City, Va., Mary Wolfe, Detroit, Mich., and Marlene Davis, Kingsport; brothers, Harold Shoemaker, Kingsport, David Wolfe and wife, Geralet and Timothy Wolfe and wife, Sandy, Gate City, Va.; aunts, Elizabeth Simpson and husband Oscar, Gate City, Va. andLaura Gaines, Los Angeles, Calif.; special friends, Robert Goff and Wilma Lewis; a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and f a m i l y.
Calling hours are from 12 noon to 2 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence of his m o t h e r.
Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. today with Pastor Steve Templeton and Bro. Nolen Wolfe officiating and speaker Frances Riddle.
Music will be provided by the Hales Chapel United Methodist Choir, Bob Pane and Janice Wolfe Sharpe. Graveside services will follow at Holston View Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Sam Wolfe Funeral Fund, P.O. Box 68, Gate City, Va. 24251. Online condolences may be made to the Samuel T. Wolfe family at cfhwc@earthlink.net. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Evangelist Elizabeth Ann Carr

Evangelist Elizabeth Ann Carr
(January 5, 1943 - February 19, 2008)


Evangelist Elizabeth Ann Carr, 65, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 19, 2008. Born in Johnson City, Tenn., she moved to Newport News, Va., where she resided until her death.

She attended public schools in Tennessee, and later received training from the then Hampton Institute in the medical/nursing field. She was employed at Whitaker Memorial Hospital until its closing.

Elizabeth loved the Lord and maintained her stewardship at Straight Gate and Narrow Way Holiness in the Lord Jesus Christ, Hampton, Va., under her husband/Pastor Elder Lee Carr.

Evangelist Carr will be greatly missed by her husband, daughter and a host of family and friends.

Viewing for Evangelist Carr will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a wake service from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601 27th St., Newport News. A funeral service will be held noon Monday, Feb. 25, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family request that any monetary donations be made to Elder Lee Carr, 1605 Chestnut Ave., Newport News.

Professional services are being handled by the staff of Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel.

James Henry Kyle

ROGERSVILLE — James Henry Kyle, 82, of Rogersville, returned to his father in Heaven on Tuesday (Feb. 19, 2008) after an extended illness.
Henry was a very active member of Hasson Street Christian Church as long as his health permitted. Henry served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army where he was a sharp shooter. He served his time in the Philippines and New Guinea.
Henry retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority after 36 years of service. He was an avid walker and helped many people in the community. He attended Swift High School and graduated from Swift College and the Brick Mason School in Virginia.
His parents, Riley and Della Blevins Kyle; son-in-law, Donnie Brice, Sr.; and one brother, Robert Kyle preceded Mr. Kyle in death.
Henry leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Imogene Kyle of the home; children, Della Tate (Jerry), Jimmy Kyle, Aaron Kyle (Cecily), Janet Kyle Olen (Thomas),
Linda Kyle Brice and Nathan Kyle; one uncle, William “Ted” Blevins; grandchildren, Jerry and Calvin Tate, Terry, Jacquelyn and Aaron Kyle, Jr., Donnie Brice, Jr., and Sasha Brice, Megan and Kesha Kyle; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hasson Street Christian Church.
Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Roy Charles officiating. Following the funeral services, the Hawkins County Color Guard and the Tennessee Army National Guard will conduct military honors at Mitchell Crest Cemetery.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is serving the Kyle family.

Carl Leeper, Jr.

CHURCH HILL — Carl Leeper, Jr., 70, of 129 Ford Lane, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 9, 2008 at Wellmont Hospice House following a long battle with canc e r.
Carl was a native of Big Stone Gap, Va., and had spent most of his life in Church Hill. He was a retired employee of Tennessee Eastman and owned and operated Leeper Small Engine Sales and Repair. He was vice president of the New Canton Utility-District. He found a new church home at Wells Chapel Church in Pennington Gap, Va. with it's loving membership.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl, Sr., and Lucille Sanders Leeper; sisters, Frances Rivers and Helen Leeper; brothers, Robert “Sandy” Leeper, Charles Leeper and Lawrence Leeper.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Zeola Leeper, Church Hill; daugher and son-in-law, Robin and Charlie Morgan, Kingsport; two sons, Keith Leeper, Johnson City and Randy Leeper, Rogersville; three devoted granddaughters, April Morgan, Rashea Morgan and Briana Leeper; two brothers, Nelson Leeper, Waco, Tex. and Donnie Leeper, Morristown; two very extraordinary sisters-in-law, Louise Washington, Elk Grove, Calif. and Thelma Dulaney, Knoxville; two wonderful aunts and uncles, Leon and Lula Leeper, Philadelphia, Pa.; and from his boyhood hometown of Big Stone Gap, Va., Randall and Viola Simpson; many wonderful nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends that he loved and who have been of comfort during his illness.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Hospice Service and nurses Renae, Rebecca and Mitzi, in addition to many other caregivers during this time of need.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, and anytime at the residence.
Services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Pamela Hoard officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be James Leeper, Mark Beatty, Bruce Leeper, Larry Maness, Steven Maness and Greg Maness.
Honorary bearers will be Ozine Bly, Evin Collins, Richard Ford, William Lyons, Jr. and Danny Rector.
To leave an online message or sign the guest registry for the Leeper family, please visit us @ www.johnsonfuneralhome.org.
Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Leeper family.

George W. "Butch" Foster, Jr.

KINGSPORT — Mr. George W. Foster, Jr. (Butch), 57, departed this life on Friday, (Jan. 25, 2008) at James H. Quillen Medical Center, Mt. Home, Tenn. after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Mr. Foster was born in Kingsport on Aug. 24, 1959 to George and Georgia Foster, both of whom preceded him in death.
Butch graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was the recipient of a Purple Heart.
Loving memories of Butch will be cherished by his children; Jaquetta Hale, Kingsport,
Tia Etter, Houston, Tex. and Raschad Simpson,
Kingsport;
three grandchildren, Tyrik Hale, TA-Tiona White and Jayla Brooks, Kingsport; beloved sisters, Mrs. Barbara Bristol, Kingsport, Mrs. Rowena (Richard) Cherry, Louisville, Ky.; nieces, Linda (William) Kincaid, Kingsport, Cecilia (William) Trammell, Kingsport, Tracy Cherry, Nashville, Tenn.; nephews, Richard Bristol, Nashville, Tenn., Richard Cherry, Louisville, Ky.; and many extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Shiloh Baptist Church Youth Department.
Mr. Foster and family are in the care of R.A.Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971 www. raclarkfuneralservice.com.

Ray S. Leeper

RAY S. LEEPER

Church Hill- Ray Scover Leeper, 80, of Church Hill went home to be with his heavenly father on Thursday evening (January 10, 2008) following a lengthy illness.

He was a lifelong resident of Church Hill. He was a member of Lyons Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church where he served on the trustee board & the steward along with being an affiliate of Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church in Kingsport. Ray shared his culinary talents for 41 years as the Executive Chef at Tennessee Eastman Company. He continued to bless churches, friends and family with his gifts from the kitchen & his heart his entire life. His love of cooking lives on through his children, grandchildren & friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Edward Leeper & Kate Leeper; the mother of his children, Mary B. Leeper; his brothers, James Carter (J.C.) Leeper, William (Bill) Leeper, John Edward (Junior) Leeper; his sisters, Mary Alice Leeper Carroll, Fannie Lou Leeper Horton and Ethel Mae Leeper Bond.

Ray Scover Leeper is survived by his daughters, Debbie M. Gray & her husband, Bruce (Clinton Maryland), Donna Charles (Raleigh, NC), Dia Smith & her husband, D C (Johnson City, TN) & Deanna Maxwell (Knoxville, TN); his sons, Rev. William Rayburn Leeper & his wife, Jessie (Greeneville, SC) & Ray (Ray Ray) S. Leeper II (Gray, TN); his devoted companion & friend, Ethel Ruth Russell (Kingsport, TN) along with her children, Sherry, Robin, Teresa & Scottie; his grandchildren, Pierre, Ramon, Michelle, Tia, Christopher, Cristin, Mia, Melissa & Amber; 6 great grandchildren; a very special brother-in-law, Dana Carroll (Frisco, Texas); his special cousins, Zeola Leeper & Barbara Hoskins; he is also survived by several more cousins, a host of nieces, nephews & many dear friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday (January 18, 2008) from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill or friends may also call anytime at the residence.

A homegoing service will be conducted on Friday (January 18, 2008) at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. James A. Snapp being the officiant.

A graveside service will follow the funeral at Lyons Chapel Cemetery Annex with Ozine Bly, William Carpenter, Richard Ford, James W. Leeper, Gregory Manis & Dion Russell serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clifford Leeper, James A. Leeper & Billy Lyons.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lyons Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1117, Church Hill, TN 37642.

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