ELIZABETHTON — Mr. Lawrence C. Jones, 75, formerly of Kingsport, departed this life on Friday morning (Dec. 25, 2010), at Life Care Center Elizabethton, Tenn., after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Jones was born on May 11, 1935, in Greensboro, Ala., and was a graduate of Douglass High School in Kingsport. Mr. Jones served in the United States Army for 25 years.
He was a member of Central Baptist Church where he served on the usher board.
He was preceded in death by his parents, mother, Mrs. Mary Hutcherson; brother, Mr. Fletcher Hutcherson Jr.; sister, Mrs. Loretta Valentine; aunt, Ovetta Gaines.
Mr. Jones leaves to celebrate his homegoing: one sister, Mrs. Ora Lee Richardson; aunt, Mrs. Beulah Banner; and members of the family, the Rev. Bobby Hill and the Rev. Dr. Anthony Daniels, Wayne and Jerry Green; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. till the hour of service at Central Baptist Church.
Funeral service for Mr. Jones will be conducted at noon on Friday at the church with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorecan and the Rev. Dr. Anthony Daniels.
Graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday at V.A. National Cemetery. The cortege will depart from Central Baptist Church at 1 p.m.
Friends may call the home of Mrs. Beulah Banner 1011 Douglass Street in Riverview, Kingsport.
Mr. Jones and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. 423-245-4971.
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Mrs. Chiquita Owens
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Mrs. Chiquita Louise English Owens was born June 6, 1932 in Bristol, Tenn. to Mrs. Edna D. and Carl English. She departed this life after a brief illness on (Dec. 23, 2010) at Bristol Wellmont Regional Medical Center.
She was employed at University Hospital of Cleveland, and retired from Hough Norwood Clinic of Cleveland, Ohio. She was currently employed part -time by Sunhouse of Bristol, Va.
Mrs. Owens received Christ at an early age at Lee Street Baptist Church. She participate in Sunday School and B.T.U. She was a graduate of Douglass High School of Bristol, VA and a Certified Phlebotomist under the National Phlebotomy Association.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Harvey Owens and father, Mr. Carl English.
She leaves to cherish her memories:
mother, Mrs. Edna English of Bristol, Va.; one favorite brother, Mr. Carlton (Eva Mae) English of Ft. Washington, Md.; seven sisters, Ms. Brenda English of Petersburg, Va., Ms. Piccola English of Hillsville, Va., Mrs. Clara Dulaney, Mrs. Vivian (Douglass) Releford of Kingsport, Mrs. Theresa (Emanuel) Courtland of Strongsville, Ohio, Mrs. Billie D. Anderson of Bristol, Tenn., and Ms. Gloria English of Bristol, Va.; one aunt, Mrs. Lydia Goodbread of Anniston, Ala.; three nieces Angela and Debra English of Washington, D.C., and Carla Releford of Knoxville, Tenn.; two nephews, Michael Dulaney, Kingsport, Tenn. and Carlton Releford of Knoxville, Tenn; Skeet is also survived by and a host of cousins; great nieces and nephews; and friends including James Henry of Kingsport, Mary Ann Wright and Marian Price,
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. till the hour of service.
Funeral services for Mrs.Owens will be conducted at 12 noon on Tuesday at Lee Street Baptist Church with Dr. W.A. Johnson, officiating.
The interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.
Mrs. Owens and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-764-8584, http://www.raclarkfuneralservice.com/
She was employed at University Hospital of Cleveland, and retired from Hough Norwood Clinic of Cleveland, Ohio. She was currently employed part -time by Sunhouse of Bristol, Va.
Mrs. Owens received Christ at an early age at Lee Street Baptist Church. She participate in Sunday School and B.T.U. She was a graduate of Douglass High School of Bristol, VA and a Certified Phlebotomist under the National Phlebotomy Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Harvey Owens and father, Mr. Carl English.
She leaves to cherish her memories:
mother, Mrs. Edna English of Bristol, Va.; one favorite brother, Mr. Carlton (Eva Mae) English of Ft. Washington, Md.; seven sisters, Ms. Brenda English of Petersburg, Va., Ms. Piccola English of Hillsville, Va., Mrs. Clara Dulaney, Mrs. Vivian (Douglass) Releford of Kingsport, Mrs. Theresa (Emanuel) Courtland of Strongsville, Ohio, Mrs. Billie D. Anderson of Bristol, Tenn., and Ms. Gloria English of Bristol, Va.; one aunt, Mrs. Lydia Goodbread of Anniston, Ala.; three nieces Angela and Debra English of Washington, D.C., and Carla Releford of Knoxville, Tenn.; two nephews, Michael Dulaney, Kingsport, Tenn. and Carlton Releford of Knoxville, Tenn; Skeet is also survived by and a host of cousins; great nieces and nephews; and friends including James Henry of Kingsport, Mary Ann Wright and Marian Price,
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. till the hour of service.
Funeral services for Mrs.Owens will be conducted at 12 noon on Tuesday at Lee Street Baptist Church with Dr. W.A. Johnson, officiating.
The interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.
Mrs. Owens and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-764-8584, http://www.raclarkfuneralservice.com/
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Bobby “Tuggy” Smith
KINGSPORT — Bobby Gene “Tuggy” Smith, 69, of Kingsport, went to be the Lord (Dec. 20, 2010), at Holston Valley Medical Center.
He was born May 23, 1941, in Greeneville. He was a member of Full Gospel Mission and enjoyed singing with his high tenor voice. Bobby was a excellent football player for Swift High School in Rogersville.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. Cephas and Mrs. Angel (Crum) Smith; maternal grandparents, Mr. John and Mrs. Vannie Crum; paternal grandparents, Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Fannie Smith; and a brother-in-law, Mr. Johnny Swagerty. He leaves to mourn one son, Victor McMiller; grandchildren, Matthew Phillips of Kingsport and Victor McMiller Jr. of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, the Rev. Geraldine Swagerty and Carolyn (Larry) Maxwell of Kingsport; uncle, Luchion (Buddio) Crum, of Moshiem; nieces, Letitia (Edward) Hayes, Delisa Hale, Camellia (Lawrence) Myrick, Johnnie Mae Swagerty; devoted caregiver and niece, Angel Blye, Angie (James) Morris, Alabama, Crystal Lee of Kingsport; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews and relatives.
The family appreciates Mr. David Berry of Berry’s Pharmacy.
Friends may call anytime at the residence of his niece, Letitia and Edwards Hayes, 853 Dale St., Kingsport.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. Smith and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com 423-245-4971.
He was born May 23, 1941, in Greeneville. He was a member of Full Gospel Mission and enjoyed singing with his high tenor voice. Bobby was a excellent football player for Swift High School in Rogersville. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. Cephas and Mrs. Angel (Crum) Smith; maternal grandparents, Mr. John and Mrs. Vannie Crum; paternal grandparents, Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Fannie Smith; and a brother-in-law, Mr. Johnny Swagerty. He leaves to mourn one son, Victor McMiller; grandchildren, Matthew Phillips of Kingsport and Victor McMiller Jr. of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, the Rev. Geraldine Swagerty and Carolyn (Larry) Maxwell of Kingsport; uncle, Luchion (Buddio) Crum, of Moshiem; nieces, Letitia (Edward) Hayes, Delisa Hale, Camellia (Lawrence) Myrick, Johnnie Mae Swagerty; devoted caregiver and niece, Angel Blye, Angie (James) Morris, Alabama, Crystal Lee of Kingsport; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews and relatives.
The family appreciates Mr. David Berry of Berry’s Pharmacy.
Friends may call anytime at the residence of his niece, Letitia and Edwards Hayes, 853 Dale St., Kingsport.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. Smith and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com 423-245-4971.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Mr. Herbert Carter
BRISTOL, Va. — Mr. Herbert Burton (H.B.) Carter, 88, 823 Maple Street, Bristol, Va., departed this life on Friday (Dec. 17, 2010) at James H Quillen VA. Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. after a brief illness.
Mr. Carter was born in Thorpe, W.Va. He made his home in Bristol for several years, Mr. Carter was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Lee Street Baptist Church where he served on the Men’s Usher Board and retired from Cowan Brothers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Charles and Mrs. Mary Carter; two brothers, Mr. Wifred H. Carter and Mr. William E. Carter.
Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maria Carter (James “Pete”) Redmon and Mrs. Teresa C. (Thomas) Brown; three grandchildren, Robynn Chavez, Teresa Francesconi and Bradley L. Carter; four great-grandchildren, James Francesconi, Brianne Rhoton, Ally Rhoton and Jalyn Carter; one sister, Mrs. Charmie G. Horton; aunt and his special friend, Mrs. Lillie B. Carter.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at Lee Street Baptist Church. Services will be conducted at 12 noon on Thursday at the church with Dr. W.A. Johnson officiating.
The interment will follow at V.A. National Cemetery Mountain Home, Tenn.
Mr. Herbert Burton (H.B.) Carter and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-764-8584. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Mr. Carter was born in Thorpe, W.Va. He made his home in Bristol for several years, Mr. Carter was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Lee Street Baptist Church where he served on the Men’s Usher Board and retired from Cowan Brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Charles and Mrs. Mary Carter; two brothers, Mr. Wifred H. Carter and Mr. William E. Carter.
Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maria Carter (James “Pete”) Redmon and Mrs. Teresa C. (Thomas) Brown; three grandchildren, Robynn Chavez, Teresa Francesconi and Bradley L. Carter; four great-grandchildren, James Francesconi, Brianne Rhoton, Ally Rhoton and Jalyn Carter; one sister, Mrs. Charmie G. Horton; aunt and his special friend, Mrs. Lillie B. Carter.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at Lee Street Baptist Church. Services will be conducted at 12 noon on Thursday at the church with Dr. W.A. Johnson officiating.
The interment will follow at V.A. National Cemetery Mountain Home, Tenn.
Mr. Herbert Burton (H.B.) Carter and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-764-8584. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Anna Hale Collins
ROGERSVILLE — Anna Louella Hale Collins, 62, of Rogersville, passed away Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2010) at her residence.
She attended Powerful New Life Church. She was a great giver to others and enjoyed sewing. Anna was born Sept. 2, 1948, in Huntington, W.Va.
She was the daughter of the late James William and Novella Elizabeth Hale. She was one of six children. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Edward Hale of Bristol and James William Hale Jr. of Rogersville.
She leaves to mourn her death two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Fain of Kingsport and Barbara Jean Fugate of Rogersville; one brother, Pastor Hugh Allen Hale and wife, Lorie of Rogersville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends anytime at the residence of her sister, Barbara Jean Fugate, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Colboch-Price Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Hugh Allen Hale and the Rev. Neal Ewing officiating.
Interment will follow in Mitchell Crest Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.colbochpricefuneralhome.com.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is honored to be serving the Collins family.
She attended Powerful New Life Church. She was a great giver to others and enjoyed sewing. Anna was born Sept. 2, 1948, in Huntington, W.Va.
She was the daughter of the late James William and Novella Elizabeth Hale. She was one of six children. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Edward Hale of Bristol and James William Hale Jr. of Rogersville. She leaves to mourn her death two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Fain of Kingsport and Barbara Jean Fugate of Rogersville; one brother, Pastor Hugh Allen Hale and wife, Lorie of Rogersville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends anytime at the residence of her sister, Barbara Jean Fugate, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Colboch-Price Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Hugh Allen Hale and the Rev. Neal Ewing officiating.
Interment will follow in Mitchell Crest Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.colbochpricefuneralhome.com.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is honored to be serving the Collins family.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Mrs. Shirley Bond-Rogers
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Shirley Ann Bond-Rogers, 74, departed this life on Wednesday (Dec. 8, 2010), at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Rogers was born March 22, 1936.
Shirley was a very happy, family-oriented person; she loved to spend time in her garden, and preparing the perfect meal, she was loved by many, and will never be forgotten. She had a very devoted and cohesive family. She attended Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala., for two years. And she retired from Baysmont Asbury Place.
Shirley is preceded in death by her father, Mr. Oscar Bond, and daughter, Nadine Rogers.
She is survived by her son, Mr. Conrad Bond; sister, Regina (Isiah) Gray; stepchildren, Gregory, Denise, and Dennis (Camilla) Rogers of Knoxville, Tenn.; mother, Evangelist Willie B. Evans Bond; grandchildren (that she raised) Marcus, Anthony, and Niesha Rogers; great-granddaughter, Ja’maya Fluellen; five uncles, Mr. Orvel (Beatrice) Bond, Mr. William Evens, Mr. Hugh Hodge, Mr. John (Members) Bond of Fayetteville, N.C., and Mr. Escoe Branner of New York, N.Y.; two nieces, Mrs. Jacquelyn Releford, Mrs. Nikki Dully; great nieces, Ronisha Dully and Ja’Necqua Releford; great nephews, Kameron Cox and Ja’Veonn Dully, and a host of cousins and friends.
Special friends and affiliations were Shirley Lollar Patterson, Gladys Davis Thomas, Deloris Blye and the Coffee Club (Mona Sensabaugh and Iris Rhoton).
Special heartfelt thanks from the Bond-Rogers family to Holston Valley Emergency Room and Wilcox Hall for all of the care, support, and prayers given to Shirley and her family.
Thanks for the many prayers, concerned calls, and visits from the community.
Friends may call the home of Regina and Isiah Gray’s, 3412 Stafford St., Kingsport, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers make donation to the Nadine Rogers Foundation, 3412 Stafford St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660, in care of Regina Gray.
Memorial service for Mrs. Shirley Ann Bond-Rogers will be conducted at 2 p.m., Pierce Chapel A.M.E. Cemetery, at 2 p.m. on Saturday with Pastor Joseph Comage, officiating.
Mrs. Shirley Ann Bond-Rogers and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. http://www.raclarkfuneralservice.com/ 423-245-4971
Shirley was a very happy, family-oriented person; she loved to spend time in her garden, and preparing the perfect meal, she was loved by many, and will never be forgotten. She had a very devoted and cohesive family. She attended Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala., for two years. And she retired from Baysmont Asbury Place. Shirley is preceded in death by her father, Mr. Oscar Bond, and daughter, Nadine Rogers.
She is survived by her son, Mr. Conrad Bond; sister, Regina (Isiah) Gray; stepchildren, Gregory, Denise, and Dennis (Camilla) Rogers of Knoxville, Tenn.; mother, Evangelist Willie B. Evans Bond; grandchildren (that she raised) Marcus, Anthony, and Niesha Rogers; great-granddaughter, Ja’maya Fluellen; five uncles, Mr. Orvel (Beatrice) Bond, Mr. William Evens, Mr. Hugh Hodge, Mr. John (Members) Bond of Fayetteville, N.C., and Mr. Escoe Branner of New York, N.Y.; two nieces, Mrs. Jacquelyn Releford, Mrs. Nikki Dully; great nieces, Ronisha Dully and Ja’Necqua Releford; great nephews, Kameron Cox and Ja’Veonn Dully, and a host of cousins and friends.
Special friends and affiliations were Shirley Lollar Patterson, Gladys Davis Thomas, Deloris Blye and the Coffee Club (Mona Sensabaugh and Iris Rhoton).
Special heartfelt thanks from the Bond-Rogers family to Holston Valley Emergency Room and Wilcox Hall for all of the care, support, and prayers given to Shirley and her family.
Thanks for the many prayers, concerned calls, and visits from the community.
Friends may call the home of Regina and Isiah Gray’s, 3412 Stafford St., Kingsport, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers make donation to the Nadine Rogers Foundation, 3412 Stafford St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660, in care of Regina Gray.
Memorial service for Mrs. Shirley Ann Bond-Rogers will be conducted at 2 p.m., Pierce Chapel A.M.E. Cemetery, at 2 p.m. on Saturday with Pastor Joseph Comage, officiating.
Mrs. Shirley Ann Bond-Rogers and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. http://www.raclarkfuneralservice.com/ 423-245-4971
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Eula V. Harris
Eula V. Carpenter Harris, 68, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, December 2, 2010, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport after a long illness.
She was born in Batesvile, Mississipppi, was a former resident of Memphis and had lived in Kingsport for the past ten years. Mrs. Harris was a member of the Great Comunion Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Needon Harris; her parents, Olen T. and Sarah Austin Carpenter; two sisters, Sarah Smith, Mary Carpenter; six brothers, Chester Carpenter, James Carpenter, Thomas Carpenter, David Carpenter, Aubrey Carpenter and Jimmy Carpenter and daugher-in-law, Erma Jean Hill.
Survivors include her daughters, Alicia Hill and Cassandra Hill of the home; four sons, Needon Harris of Memphis, Derrick Hill of Nashville, Darren Hill and Jeffrey Hill both of the home; six grandchildren, Corderious Hill, Sylicia Bryson, Daylon Bryson, Destiny Hill, Deriona HIll and Darren Hill, Jr.; four brothers, William Carpenter of Kingsport, Clifton Carpenter and wife, Leslie of Church Hill, James Carpenter of Anchorage, Alaska and Larry D. Carpenter of Kingsport along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Due to inclement weather a committal service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street with Pastor Matthew Thomas, officiating.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Harris family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Needon Harris; her parents, Olen T. and Sarah Austin Carpenter; two sisters, Sarah Smith, Mary Carpenter; six brothers, Chester Carpenter, James Carpenter, Thomas Carpenter, David Carpenter, Aubrey Carpenter and Jimmy Carpenter and daugher-in-law, Erma Jean Hill.
Survivors include her daughters, Alicia Hill and Cassandra Hill of the home; four sons, Needon Harris of Memphis, Derrick Hill of Nashville, Darren Hill and Jeffrey Hill both of the home; six grandchildren, Corderious Hill, Sylicia Bryson, Daylon Bryson, Destiny Hill, Deriona HIll and Darren Hill, Jr.; four brothers, William Carpenter of Kingsport, Clifton Carpenter and wife, Leslie of Church Hill, James Carpenter of Anchorage, Alaska and Larry D. Carpenter of Kingsport along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Due to inclement weather a committal service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street with Pastor Matthew Thomas, officiating.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Harris family.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Damon Gilbraith
ROGERSVILLE — Damon Gilbraith, 46, of Rogersville, passed away on Saturday (Nov. 20, 2010), at his home after an extended illness.
Our family wishes to extend deepest gratitude to those who made themselves available to Damon during his illness and for sentiments, phone calls, food and visits.
A memorial service will be held on Friday (Nov. 26, 2010), at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Damon will be remembered for his passion for family, friends and fishing.
He was preceded in death by parents, Irvin B. and Stella Jo Gilbraith; brother, Thomas Gilbraith; and a sister, Ella Gilbraith.
He is survived by wife, Vickie Gilbraith; children, Robert W. Williams , Zachary E. Williams, and Arika Smith of Rogersville; sisters, Stella (Tommy) Logan of Rogersville, Tamma (Dwight) Irving of Spencer, Okla., Beverly (Phillip) Snapp of Rogersville; brothers, Joe John (Elaine) of Atlanta, Ga., Roger (Edith) Gilbraith of Rogersville, Benjamin Gilbraith of Rogersville; nieces, Arlanda Wilson, Sonya Gilbraith, Stephanie Logan; nephews, Andre’ Gilbraith, Bryan Logan and Brandon Snapp of Rogersville; and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday (Nov. 26, 2010) at Dockery Funeral Home Inc., 117 E. Third South St., Morristown.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
George Campbell, Jr.
Graveside services for Mr. George Washington Campbell Jr. (Junebug), 84, who departed this life on Nov. 6, 2010, will be conducted at noon today, November 11, 2010, at East Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at anytime at 334 Louis St.
The cortege will depart from 334 Louis St., Kingsport, at 11:15 a.m. today to go to the graveside service.
Mr. George Washington Campbell Jr. and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971, www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
The cortege will depart from 334 Louis St., Kingsport, at 11:15 a.m. today to go to the graveside service.
Mr. George Washington Campbell Jr. and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971, www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Shelia P. Morton
KINGSPORT — Sheila P. Morton, 55, of Kingsport, went home to be with her Lord on Friday (Oct. 8, 2010) at Indian Path Medical Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Morton Sr.; and a brother, Leroy Johnson.
Sheila is survived by one d a u g h t e r,
Jameca Wilson of Washington, D.C.; one grandson, Marc A. Beatty Jr.; a special friend and companion, Alan Lane; three sisters, Tryphena Whitfield, Leona Sanders and husband, Robert, Vanessa Powers and husband, Louis; three brothers, Andre Clark, Walter Clark and Orlando Clark; special friends, Harold J. Coleman Sr., James David Young Sr., and Linda Maxwell Wise.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga St., Kingsport, with the Rev. Dr. Anthony Daniels officiating.
Music will be provided by Trina Johnson serving as the soloist.
Repast will be held at the home of Linda Maxwell Wise, 908 Teasel Drive, Apt. #2, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660, immediately following the services.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Morton family.
Shelia was born Aug. 23, 1955, in Washington, D.C., to the late Walter Clark and Priscilla Clark Hall. She was a native of Washington, D.C. Sheila was the mother of one child, and one grandson, whom she loved unconditionally. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend to all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Morton Sr.; and a brother, Leroy Johnson.
Sheila is survived by one d a u g h t e r,
Jameca Wilson of Washington, D.C.; one grandson, Marc A. Beatty Jr.; a special friend and companion, Alan Lane; three sisters, Tryphena Whitfield, Leona Sanders and husband, Robert, Vanessa Powers and husband, Louis; three brothers, Andre Clark, Walter Clark and Orlando Clark; special friends, Harold J. Coleman Sr., James David Young Sr., and Linda Maxwell Wise.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga St., Kingsport, with the Rev. Dr. Anthony Daniels officiating.
Music will be provided by Trina Johnson serving as the soloist.
Repast will be held at the home of Linda Maxwell Wise, 908 Teasel Drive, Apt. #2, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660, immediately following the services.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Morton family.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Leonie Dor’Ann Williams
KINGSPORT — Leonie Dor’Ann Annette Williams, age one month and 3 days, went home to be with the Lord at Holston Valley Medical Center on Oct. 9, 2010.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Leon Williams Sr.; maternal great-grandfather, Wyman Johnson; maternal great-grandmother, Annette Johnson.
She is survived by her mother, La-Toya Williams and father, Travis Hester; brother, Tyree Williams; grandmother, Suzette Beatty; aunt and uncle, Patrice Williams and Tyrone Rogers; aunt and uncle, Stephanie Mode and Stephen Williams and uncle Jeremy Williams; and a host of greataunts and uncles, and cousins.
Graveside services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating. Family and friends are asked to gather at the graveside by 12:45 p.m.
Memorial services will follow at 3 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating.
East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Williams family.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Leon Williams Sr.; maternal great-grandfather, Wyman Johnson; maternal great-grandmother, Annette Johnson.
She is survived by her mother, La-Toya Williams and father, Travis Hester; brother, Tyree Williams; grandmother, Suzette Beatty; aunt and uncle, Patrice Williams and Tyrone Rogers; aunt and uncle, Stephanie Mode and Stephen Williams and uncle Jeremy Williams; and a host of greataunts and uncles, and cousins.
Graveside services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating. Family and friends are asked to gather at the graveside by 12:45 p.m.
Memorial services will follow at 3 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating.
East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Williams family.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Bertie Sue Ruffin
Bertie Sue Ruffin was born in Jefferson County, Tennessee, the first child of Milton
C. Ruffin and Oakadel Leeper Ruffin both who preceded her in death. Bertie went
home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2010 in Christiana Hospital surrounded by
her daughters.
Bertie completed elementary and high school in Hawkins County, Tennessee and graduated as valedictorian from Swift High School. She was reading by age 4 and developed a love of books. After completing high school she moved to
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she attended the Franklin Institute of Technology and became an X-Ray technologist for a number of years. Years later, Bertie attended University of Pennsylvania where she studied English Literature. Bertie was a Christian and attended church all her life. She was a member of First African Baptist Church for several years before joining Mount Hebron Baptist Church where she remained faithful until relocating to Delaware. She enjoyed hearing the choirs and reading the Bible.
Once Bertie moved to Delaware, she took pride in her volunteer work at the Middletown
Senior Center.
Bertie was affectionately known as “Bobbie” to her brothers, sisters and longtime
friends. She became involved in various social organizations in Philadelphia where
she met Patrick Mayazi. From this union were three children whom she took pride
in raising: Nema, Amina and Maisha.
Bertie was a devoted, loving mother, sister and friend. She enhanced the lives of her family in so many ways. She taught them laughter, perseverance and to recognize the important things in life. She always stressed the need for a good education and was always very involved in helping her children with homework and studying. Bertie enjoyed spending time with her family and sharing the family history. Bertie cared about her neighbors and would lend a hand to anyone in need.
Bertie loved classical music like Tchaikovsky and good soul music like the
Commodores, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Bertie was easy going, charismatic, fun
to be around and had a great sense of humor.
Bertie leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Nema Manuel(Brian) of Laurel
Maryland, Amina Mayazi-Saunders (Scott) of Middletown, Delaware, Maisha Mayazi
(Brian), of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is survived by two sisters Barbra Ruffin
Boston of San Francisco, California, Constance Ruffin Darling of Denver, Colorado, two brothers, Milton Ronald Ruffin of Asheville, North Carolina and Roy Cassius Ruffin of Atlanta, Georgia, one sister-in-law Pamela Ruffin. She also leaves three very special grandchildren: Akili Gemina, Mekhi Giovanni, and Nia Simone. Also mourning her loss are two precious aunts: Luther Mae Bragg of West Hartford, Connecticut and Natalie Morris of White Pine, Tennessee, several cousins, Shelby, Mary Edith, Carolyn Sue of Hartford Connecticut, Dwayne, Sheila and Gayle of Tennessee. She also leaves to mourn special nephew Roy Ruffin, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends and a childhood friend, Jenni Belle Bristol of Kingsport, Tennessee and one special dog, Cinnamon whom she loved dearly.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. The service will take place at the Trinity AME Church located at 27 E. Lockwood Street in Middletown, DE 19709. The repast is at Amina's home located at 40 Watson Lane in Middletown, DE 19709.
Serving the Mayazi-Ruffin family is the Congo Funeral Home located at 201 N. Gray Avenue in Wilmington, DE 19805. The phone number is 302-652-8887.
A florist near Amina's home is Elana's Broad Street Florist and Gifts. The address is 500 N. Broad Street in Middletown, DE 19709 and the phone number is 302 285 0801.
C. Ruffin and Oakadel Leeper Ruffin both who preceded her in death. Bertie went
home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2010 in Christiana Hospital surrounded by
her daughters.
Bertie completed elementary and high school in Hawkins County, Tennessee and graduated as valedictorian from Swift High School. She was reading by age 4 and developed a love of books. After completing high school she moved to
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she attended the Franklin Institute of Technology and became an X-Ray technologist for a number of years. Years later, Bertie attended University of Pennsylvania where she studied English Literature. Bertie was a Christian and attended church all her life. She was a member of First African Baptist Church for several years before joining Mount Hebron Baptist Church where she remained faithful until relocating to Delaware. She enjoyed hearing the choirs and reading the Bible.
Once Bertie moved to Delaware, she took pride in her volunteer work at the Middletown
Senior Center.
Bertie was affectionately known as “Bobbie” to her brothers, sisters and longtime
friends. She became involved in various social organizations in Philadelphia where
she met Patrick Mayazi. From this union were three children whom she took pride
in raising: Nema, Amina and Maisha.
Bertie was a devoted, loving mother, sister and friend. She enhanced the lives of her family in so many ways. She taught them laughter, perseverance and to recognize the important things in life. She always stressed the need for a good education and was always very involved in helping her children with homework and studying. Bertie enjoyed spending time with her family and sharing the family history. Bertie cared about her neighbors and would lend a hand to anyone in need.
Bertie loved classical music like Tchaikovsky and good soul music like the
Commodores, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Bertie was easy going, charismatic, fun
to be around and had a great sense of humor.
Bertie leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Nema Manuel(Brian) of Laurel
Maryland, Amina Mayazi-Saunders (Scott) of Middletown, Delaware, Maisha Mayazi
(Brian), of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is survived by two sisters Barbra Ruffin
Boston of San Francisco, California, Constance Ruffin Darling of Denver, Colorado, two brothers, Milton Ronald Ruffin of Asheville, North Carolina and Roy Cassius Ruffin of Atlanta, Georgia, one sister-in-law Pamela Ruffin. She also leaves three very special grandchildren: Akili Gemina, Mekhi Giovanni, and Nia Simone. Also mourning her loss are two precious aunts: Luther Mae Bragg of West Hartford, Connecticut and Natalie Morris of White Pine, Tennessee, several cousins, Shelby, Mary Edith, Carolyn Sue of Hartford Connecticut, Dwayne, Sheila and Gayle of Tennessee. She also leaves to mourn special nephew Roy Ruffin, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends and a childhood friend, Jenni Belle Bristol of Kingsport, Tennessee and one special dog, Cinnamon whom she loved dearly.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. The service will take place at the Trinity AME Church located at 27 E. Lockwood Street in Middletown, DE 19709. The repast is at Amina's home located at 40 Watson Lane in Middletown, DE 19709.
Serving the Mayazi-Ruffin family is the Congo Funeral Home located at 201 N. Gray Avenue in Wilmington, DE 19805. The phone number is 302-652-8887.
A florist near Amina's home is Elana's Broad Street Florist and Gifts. The address is 500 N. Broad Street in Middletown, DE 19709 and the phone number is 302 285 0801.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Mr. Connie Swann Jr.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Mr. Connie Benjamin Harris Swann, 66, of Clarksville, Tenn., departed this life due to an automobile accident on Monday (Oct. 4, 2010) in Springfield, Tenn.
Mr. Swann was a graduate of Swift Memorial High School, Rogersville.
Mr. Swann was a decorated soldier in the U.S. Army. He was awarded among other medals the Purple Heart and Silver Star for Valor in Battle while serving in Vi e t n a m .
Preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Alfreda Swann; father, Mr. Ben H. Swann, Sr. and mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lucille Looney Swann.
Survived by his two sons, Mr. Lonnie Looney, South Carolina and Mr. Benjamin Bellamy, Elizabethton; one daughter, Mrs. Rhonda Looney Brown Rogersville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mr. Carl E. Swann, Kingsport and Mr. Vernon L. Swann, Corinth, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae (William) Hickman, Kingsport, Mrs. Barbara H. Greene, Church Hill and Ms. Marva A. Swann, Nashville, Tenn.; best cousin, Mrs. Margaret Johnson and devoted friend, Pam (Miss Bones) Swaggerty and Mr. Darnell Holmes; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. till the hour of service on Sunday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel.
The interment will be conducted at the V.A. National Cemetery, Mt. Home on Monday at 9 a.m. The cortege will depart at 8 a.m. from Mr. Carl’s Place of business on Lincoln Street.
Mr. Swann and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Mr. Swann was a graduate of Swift Memorial High School, Rogersville.
Mr. Swann was a decorated soldier in the U.S. Army. He was awarded among other medals the Purple Heart and Silver Star for Valor in Battle while serving in Vi e t n a m .
Preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Alfreda Swann; father, Mr. Ben H. Swann, Sr. and mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lucille Looney Swann.
Survived by his two sons, Mr. Lonnie Looney, South Carolina and Mr. Benjamin Bellamy, Elizabethton; one daughter, Mrs. Rhonda Looney Brown Rogersville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mr. Carl E. Swann, Kingsport and Mr. Vernon L. Swann, Corinth, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae (William) Hickman, Kingsport, Mrs. Barbara H. Greene, Church Hill and Ms. Marva A. Swann, Nashville, Tenn.; best cousin, Mrs. Margaret Johnson and devoted friend, Pam (Miss Bones) Swaggerty and Mr. Darnell Holmes; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. till the hour of service on Sunday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel.
The interment will be conducted at the V.A. National Cemetery, Mt. Home on Monday at 9 a.m. The cortege will depart at 8 a.m. from Mr. Carl’s Place of business on Lincoln Street.
Mr. Swann and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Mr. George C. Smith
KINGSPORT — Mr. George C. Smith, 67, 734 Myrtle St., departed this life on Monday (Sept. 13, 2010) at the Wexford House.
Funeral services for Mr. Smith will take place in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday (Sept. 25, 2010) at Pernel Jones & Sons Funeral Home, 7120 Cedar Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 216-431-9205.
Mr. Smith and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com & Pernel Jones & Sons Funeral Home Cleveland, Ohio.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Illinoise Mitchell
BIG STONE GAP, Va. — Illinoise Tucker Mitchell, 99, entered into Heavenly rest on Tuesday (Aug. 24, 2010) at her residence.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She lived most of her life in this area.
Illinoise was retired from The Bread and Chicken House formerly located in Big Stone Gap. She was one of the original founders of the business and served as a master baker and pastry decorator until her retirement.
Other endeavors she undertook during her life were serving on The Lonesome Pine Hospital Board of Directors for 20 years, a past Director of the Big Stone Gap Aware Program, an Inspector at Trigiani Garment Factory, cafeteria manager at the former Bland High School, housekeeper of Allandale Mansion, past Worthy Matron of Harold Chapter 180 Order of the Eastern Star.
She was very active in United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, she taught Sunday school for 30 years, she was a certified lay leader for the Methodist church. She graduated from Morristown College and attended high school at Bethune-Cookman School for young women in North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. S.L. and Elizabeth Hall Tucker; sister, Bertha Long; her husband, the Rev. Albert S. Mitchell; her nephews, J.B. Long, J.C. Long; and niece, Billie Jean Grier.
She is survived by her daughter, Alberta E. Mitchell of Big Stone Gap; her grandson, Kevin Mitchell of Kingsport; three greatgrandchildren, Aaron Davidson, Amber Aliff and Sarah Aliff of Kingsport and five great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors are nieces, Valeria Long, Lanham, Md., Ruth Hardin, Knoxville, Vivian Varner and husband, Lee, of Knoxville, Tenn., Darlene Curry, Waldorf, Md., Sheila Purnell and husband, John of Cincinnati, Ohio, Patricia Dulaney of Knoxville, Tenn.; nephews, Tim Long of Knoxville Tenn., Butch Long and wife, Carol, Quentin Long, Joseph Long Jr. and Virgil Long, all of Knoxville, Tenn. As well as a host of greatnieces and nephews; and special friend and road partner, Peggy Lane.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Trinity United Methodist Church, East First and Wyandotte, Big Stone Gap.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Graveside services will follow in the Oak View Cemetery, Big Stone Gap. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the MEOC Fuel Fund or the Nutrition Fund, P.O. Box 888, Big Stone Gap, Va. 24219.
Online condolences maybe sent at gilliamfuneralhome.com.
Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, is serving the Mitchell family.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She lived most of her life in this area.
Illinoise was retired from The Bread and Chicken House formerly located in Big Stone Gap. She was one of the original founders of the business and served as a master baker and pastry decorator until her retirement.
Other endeavors she undertook during her life were serving on The Lonesome Pine Hospital Board of Directors for 20 years, a past Director of the Big Stone Gap Aware Program, an Inspector at Trigiani Garment Factory, cafeteria manager at the former Bland High School, housekeeper of Allandale Mansion, past Worthy Matron of Harold Chapter 180 Order of the Eastern Star.
She was very active in United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, she taught Sunday school for 30 years, she was a certified lay leader for the Methodist church. She graduated from Morristown College and attended high school at Bethune-Cookman School for young women in North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. S.L. and Elizabeth Hall Tucker; sister, Bertha Long; her husband, the Rev. Albert S. Mitchell; her nephews, J.B. Long, J.C. Long; and niece, Billie Jean Grier.
She is survived by her daughter, Alberta E. Mitchell of Big Stone Gap; her grandson, Kevin Mitchell of Kingsport; three greatgrandchildren, Aaron Davidson, Amber Aliff and Sarah Aliff of Kingsport and five great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors are nieces, Valeria Long, Lanham, Md., Ruth Hardin, Knoxville, Vivian Varner and husband, Lee, of Knoxville, Tenn., Darlene Curry, Waldorf, Md., Sheila Purnell and husband, John of Cincinnati, Ohio, Patricia Dulaney of Knoxville, Tenn.; nephews, Tim Long of Knoxville Tenn., Butch Long and wife, Carol, Quentin Long, Joseph Long Jr. and Virgil Long, all of Knoxville, Tenn. As well as a host of greatnieces and nephews; and special friend and road partner, Peggy Lane.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Trinity United Methodist Church, East First and Wyandotte, Big Stone Gap.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Graveside services will follow in the Oak View Cemetery, Big Stone Gap. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the MEOC Fuel Fund or the Nutrition Fund, P.O. Box 888, Big Stone Gap, Va. 24219.
Online condolences maybe sent at gilliamfuneralhome.com.
Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, is serving the Mitchell family.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Jessie M. Logan Gamble
KINGSPORT — Jessie M. Logan Gamble, 80, of Kingsport, departed this life peacefully at her residence on Friday (Aug. 20, 2010).
Ms. Gamble was of the Baptist faith. She was a graduate of Douglass High School. She continued her education at Swift Memorial Junior College where she received her degree. Jessie retired from the Kingsport Press.
Ms. Gamble was preceded in death by her parents, Avery and Zinnia Moore Logan; an infant son, Peter; and her sister, Mary Frances Logan.
Surviving is her daughter, Kay Gamble of the home; two sons, Mark Gamble and Tyler Logan, both of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Brandon Gamble, Jamar Hardy and Brandi Gamble; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Ford of Johnson City; two brothers, Herman Logan and Avery Logan, Jr., both of Kingsport; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to her friend, Kay Hall.
The family will receive friends in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Thomas officiating.
Graveside services will follow in the Garden of Christus in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers The staff of Oak Hill Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family of Jessie M. Logan Gamble. An online guest registry may be signed at http://www.oakhillmemorialpark.com.
Ms. Gamble was of the Baptist faith. She was a graduate of Douglass High School. She continued her education at Swift Memorial Junior College where she received her degree. Jessie retired from the Kingsport Press.
Ms. Gamble was preceded in death by her parents, Avery and Zinnia Moore Logan; an infant son, Peter; and her sister, Mary Frances Logan.
Surviving is her daughter, Kay Gamble of the home; two sons, Mark Gamble and Tyler Logan, both of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Brandon Gamble, Jamar Hardy and Brandi Gamble; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Ford of Johnson City; two brothers, Herman Logan and Avery Logan, Jr., both of Kingsport; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to her friend, Kay Hall.
The family will receive friends in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Thomas officiating.
Graveside services will follow in the Garden of Christus in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers The staff of Oak Hill Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family of Jessie M. Logan Gamble. An online guest registry may be signed at http://www.oakhillmemorialpark.com.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Evangelist Deborah Louise Releford
KINGSPORT — Evangelist Deborah Louise Releford, 53, 412 Dunbar St., departed this life Sunday evening (Aug. 15, 2010) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Evangelist Releford was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Evangelist Releford was a member of Central Baptist Church and a member of Kingsport Ministerial Alliance.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kate Releford; father, Bravell Franklin McClintock; sister, Bravene Lee; grandparents, Richard and Lillie Mae Releford.
Surviving are her brothers, Gary Releford, Knoxville, Tenn., Andre (Jo Ann) Releford, Blacksburg, Va., Giles B. McClintock and William H. (Twinkle) McClintock; sisters, India Releford, Ilesia Anderson and Jackie (Carl) Scott of Kingsport; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Central Baptist Church with funeral services following at noon with the Rev. Ricardo F. Dorcean officiating.
Interment will follow at Mitchell Crest Cemetery in Rogersville.
Evangelist Deborah Louise Releford and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc., 423-245-4971. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Evangelist Releford was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Evangelist Releford was a member of Central Baptist Church and a member of Kingsport Ministerial Alliance.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kate Releford; father, Bravell Franklin McClintock; sister, Bravene Lee; grandparents, Richard and Lillie Mae Releford.
Surviving are her brothers, Gary Releford, Knoxville, Tenn., Andre (Jo Ann) Releford, Blacksburg, Va., Giles B. McClintock and William H. (Twinkle) McClintock; sisters, India Releford, Ilesia Anderson and Jackie (Carl) Scott of Kingsport; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Central Baptist Church with funeral services following at noon with the Rev. Ricardo F. Dorcean officiating.
Interment will follow at Mitchell Crest Cemetery in Rogersville.
Evangelist Deborah Louise Releford and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc., 423-245-4971. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Mrs. Dorothy White
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Dorothy Edna White, 84, 1240 Riverside Ave., Kingsport, departed this life on Aug. 4, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after brief illness.
Mrs. White attended Powerful New Life Church.
Mrs. White is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Josiah White, Jr.; father, Mr. Paul Keaton; mother, Mrs. Mary Edna Keaton; two sisters, Mrs. Patricia Harris and Helen E. Keaton; three (infant) brothers; one niece, Mrs. Janice Harris.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Mr. Josiah (Felisha) White, III; one daughter, Mary Donita White; one grandchild, Jomyjiah Jo’Lesha White; one step grandchild, Cora M. Patrick; brother-in-law, Mr. Charles Harris; one sister-in-law, Miss Bernice Horton; niece, Karen (Howard) Grantham; three nephews, Mr. Larry Keaton, Mr. David Keaton and Mr. Daniel Harris; a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of service Saturday at Mt. Zion Holiness Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon on Saturday at the church with Elder Lester Turner and Elder Hugh Hale officiating.
Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA.
Mrs. White and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Mrs. White attended Powerful New Life Church.
Mrs. White is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Josiah White, Jr.; father, Mr. Paul Keaton; mother, Mrs. Mary Edna Keaton; two sisters, Mrs. Patricia Harris and Helen E. Keaton; three (infant) brothers; one niece, Mrs. Janice Harris.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Mr. Josiah (Felisha) White, III; one daughter, Mary Donita White; one grandchild, Jomyjiah Jo’Lesha White; one step grandchild, Cora M. Patrick; brother-in-law, Mr. Charles Harris; one sister-in-law, Miss Bernice Horton; niece, Karen (Howard) Grantham; three nephews, Mr. Larry Keaton, Mr. David Keaton and Mr. Daniel Harris; a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of service Saturday at Mt. Zion Holiness Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon on Saturday at the church with Elder Lester Turner and Elder Hugh Hale officiating.
Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA.
Mrs. White and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Cynthia S. Brice-Fugate and Howard Fugate
ROGERSVILLE — Cynthia S. Brice-Fugate, born Dec. 2, 1958, to the late Mary Dorothy Ewing and the late Robert Hoard Sr., departed this life with her husband of 27 years, Howard L. Fugate, Monday (Aug. 2, 2010).
Cynthia grew up in the Petersburg community and was a member of Petersburg A.M.E. Zion Church where she took pride in participating in whatever was asked of her. She loved cooking and reading. Most days you could find her working in her plants which she loved.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Leola and Walter Brice; sister, Karen Brice; and uncles, William Lawrence Brice and Donnie Lynn Brice Sr. Her dogs, Sir James, Tiberius, and Tilley, perished with her and Howard. Her departure is a great loss to her entire family and her church family.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughters, Pascha N. Williams (Reggie), of Carrollton, Ga., and Shandra L. Fanney (Artie), of Morristown. She also leaves to cherish her memory her greatest joys, her five grandchildren, Autumn, Reggie II, Anthony, Bria, and Adrianna; sisters, Stella Darlene and Melissa Diane Ewing, Marcella Thompson, Nettie B. Snapp and Kaye Henderson; brothers, James Leroy and Herbert Eugene Ewing, Spencer, Robert Jr. and Gary W. Hoard; aunts, Shirley Looney and Stella Pyles; uncles, Walter Edward, James Lee and Charles Brice; very special second parents, Fred Jr. and Betty Fugate; and a host of cousins and friends. Acknowledging special friends and “children,” Wendy Bullington, Quenten Martin, Jessica Motley, Ron and Mylinda Kerr.
The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends anytime at her daughter’s home, 2775 Helton Gaby Road, Morristown, and her aunt, Stella Pyles, 500 Watterson St., Rogersville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Earnest Easterly and Elder James Allen officiating and special speaker, Evangelist Beady Fugate.
Interment will follow in the Brice Family Cemetery.
Those who wish may send online condolences to the family at www.colbochpricefuneralhome.com.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is honored to be serving the Fugate family.
ROGERSVILLE — Howard Lee Fugate, born March 5, 1958, to Fred Fugate Jr, and Betty E. Watterson Fugate, departed this life with his wife of 27 years, Cynthia S. Brice Fugate, Monday (Aug. 2, 2010).
He attended schools on military bases in Florida, Ohio, and Germany, completing his education in Surgoinsville. Howard was employed at DTR in Midway, Tenn.
Howard was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred Sr. and Louise Fugate and Clinton and Fannie Watterson.
In addition to his parents, Howard leaves to cherish his memory his stepchildren, Pascha N. Williams (Reggie), of Carrollton, Ga., and Shandra L. Fanney (Artie), of Morristown; brothers, Fred Fugate III (Beady), of Montgomery, Ala., Anthony Fugate, of Kingsport and Steven Fugate (Anna Marie), of Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren, Autumn, Reggie II, Anthony, Bria and Adrianna; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His departure is a great loss to his entire family.
The family will receive friends anytime at the home of his parents, 3949 Thornton Drive, Kingsport. The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Earnest Easterly and Elder James Allen officiating and special speaker, Evangelist Beady Fugate. Interment will follow in the Brice Family Cemetery. Those who wish may send online condolences to the family at www.colbochpricefuneralhome.com. Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is honored to be serving the Fugate family.
Cynthia grew up in the Petersburg community and was a member of Petersburg A.M.E. Zion Church where she took pride in participating in whatever was asked of her. She loved cooking and reading. Most days you could find her working in her plants which she loved.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Leola and Walter Brice; sister, Karen Brice; and uncles, William Lawrence Brice and Donnie Lynn Brice Sr. Her dogs, Sir James, Tiberius, and Tilley, perished with her and Howard. Her departure is a great loss to her entire family and her church family.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughters, Pascha N. Williams (Reggie), of Carrollton, Ga., and Shandra L. Fanney (Artie), of Morristown. She also leaves to cherish her memory her greatest joys, her five grandchildren, Autumn, Reggie II, Anthony, Bria, and Adrianna; sisters, Stella Darlene and Melissa Diane Ewing, Marcella Thompson, Nettie B. Snapp and Kaye Henderson; brothers, James Leroy and Herbert Eugene Ewing, Spencer, Robert Jr. and Gary W. Hoard; aunts, Shirley Looney and Stella Pyles; uncles, Walter Edward, James Lee and Charles Brice; very special second parents, Fred Jr. and Betty Fugate; and a host of cousins and friends. Acknowledging special friends and “children,” Wendy Bullington, Quenten Martin, Jessica Motley, Ron and Mylinda Kerr.
The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends anytime at her daughter’s home, 2775 Helton Gaby Road, Morristown, and her aunt, Stella Pyles, 500 Watterson St., Rogersville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Earnest Easterly and Elder James Allen officiating and special speaker, Evangelist Beady Fugate.
Interment will follow in the Brice Family Cemetery.
Those who wish may send online condolences to the family at www.colbochpricefuneralhome.com.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is honored to be serving the Fugate family.
ROGERSVILLE — Howard Lee Fugate, born March 5, 1958, to Fred Fugate Jr, and Betty E. Watterson Fugate, departed this life with his wife of 27 years, Cynthia S. Brice Fugate, Monday (Aug. 2, 2010).
He attended schools on military bases in Florida, Ohio, and Germany, completing his education in Surgoinsville. Howard was employed at DTR in Midway, Tenn.
Howard was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred Sr. and Louise Fugate and Clinton and Fannie Watterson.
In addition to his parents, Howard leaves to cherish his memory his stepchildren, Pascha N. Williams (Reggie), of Carrollton, Ga., and Shandra L. Fanney (Artie), of Morristown; brothers, Fred Fugate III (Beady), of Montgomery, Ala., Anthony Fugate, of Kingsport and Steven Fugate (Anna Marie), of Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren, Autumn, Reggie II, Anthony, Bria and Adrianna; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His departure is a great loss to his entire family.
The family will receive friends anytime at the home of his parents, 3949 Thornton Drive, Kingsport. The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Earnest Easterly and Elder James Allen officiating and special speaker, Evangelist Beady Fugate. Interment will follow in the Brice Family Cemetery. Those who wish may send online condolences to the family at www.colbochpricefuneralhome.com. Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is honored to be serving the Fugate family.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Jerome Pierce, Sr.
KINGSPORT — Jerome Pierce Sr., 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Saturday (July 24, 2010) with his family by his side.
A Kingsport native, he was the son of the late Albert Jerome Pierce and Lena Fitzgerald Pierce. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Mr. Pierce served in World War II and was a member of American Legion Post #123. He retired from the City of Kingsport and also retired as a community barber. An avid sports fan, he had a great love for baseball and was known as “Grand-Daddy” by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Pierce; sisters, Virginia, Alice, Fannie and Mae; brothers, William, Albert, Edward, Fred, Jake, Thomas and Charles.
He leaves to cherish fond memories, three daughters, Staralee (Raymond) Morris of Lithonia, Ga., the Rev. Sherry Kinchloe of the home, Aleea Tarplin, Stockbridge, Ga.; one son, Jerome (Blossom) Pierce Jr. of Kingsport; five grandchildren, Tyrome Avery, Cameron Grimes, Elizabeth “Beth” Pierce, Bernard Tarplin Jr. and Byron Pierce Tarplin; and one great-grandson, Pierce Cameron Grimes. He is also survived by brother, Jack (Betsy) Pierce, Kingsport; nephew, A.J. Strong of Connecticut; sister-inlaw, Orlean Pierce of Washington, D.C.; and a host of relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Kingsport.
A service will be held at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating. Eulogy will be provided by Elder Charles Hawkins.
A military graveside service will follow at Pierce Family Chapel Cemetery in Horse Creek, Tenn., with the Hawkins County Color Guard conducting the rites.
Color Guard will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Pierce family.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A few years ago, Mr. Jerome gave a Riverview Oral History, remembering life growing up and raising a family in the Riverview Community. In his honor and memory, please click here to read Mr. Jerome's archived Oral History.
A Kingsport native, he was the son of the late Albert Jerome Pierce and Lena Fitzgerald Pierce. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Mr. Pierce served in World War II and was a member of American Legion Post #123. He retired from the City of Kingsport and also retired as a community barber. An avid sports fan, he had a great love for baseball and was known as “Grand-Daddy” by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Pierce; sisters, Virginia, Alice, Fannie and Mae; brothers, William, Albert, Edward, Fred, Jake, Thomas and Charles.
He leaves to cherish fond memories, three daughters, Staralee (Raymond) Morris of Lithonia, Ga., the Rev. Sherry Kinchloe of the home, Aleea Tarplin, Stockbridge, Ga.; one son, Jerome (Blossom) Pierce Jr. of Kingsport; five grandchildren, Tyrome Avery, Cameron Grimes, Elizabeth “Beth” Pierce, Bernard Tarplin Jr. and Byron Pierce Tarplin; and one great-grandson, Pierce Cameron Grimes. He is also survived by brother, Jack (Betsy) Pierce, Kingsport; nephew, A.J. Strong of Connecticut; sister-inlaw, Orlean Pierce of Washington, D.C.; and a host of relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Kingsport.
A service will be held at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating. Eulogy will be provided by Elder Charles Hawkins.
A military graveside service will follow at Pierce Family Chapel Cemetery in Horse Creek, Tenn., with the Hawkins County Color Guard conducting the rites.
Color Guard will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Pierce family.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A few years ago, Mr. Jerome gave a Riverview Oral History, remembering life growing up and raising a family in the Riverview Community. In his honor and memory, please click here to read Mr. Jerome's archived Oral History.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Mary E. Hoskin Hampton
KINGSPORT — Mary E. Hoskin Hampton, 83, of Kingsport, went home Friday (July 16, 2010) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Mary was born in Knoxville Tenn. to the late Sam Hoskin and Edith Hoskin.
She was married to the late Robert Buford Hampton and resided in Stonega, Va. Mary worked as a head start teacher for young children in Appalachia Elementary School which she enjoyed. Mary enjoyed singing. Mary was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she sung in the Mass Choir.
In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by her husband, Robert Buford Hampton; brother, Bobby Hoskin; sister, Barbara Jean Squire; (daughter), Shirley Bethea; (sons), James Hampton, Buford Hampton Jr., Johnny Hampton; grandson, Donald Hampton; great-granddaughter, Mckenzie Lyons; nephew, Tony Squire; three brothers-in-law, Bobby Zanders, Eugene Dinkins and Charles Milbro; one son-in-law, Russel Watterson S r.
She leaves to cherish fond memories, (seven daughters), Ruthie Wells, Plainsfield N.J., Mary Bond, Kingsport, Doris Williams and husband, Johnny Williams, Jenkins Ky., Patricia Stover and husband, Charles Stover, Kingsport, Anita Cox and husband, Edward Cox, Church Hill, Peggy Turner and husband, Lawrence Turner, Kingsport and Brenda Watterson, Kingsport; (three sons), Robert O. Hampton and wife, Jenney Hampton, Cincinatti Ohio, Ronald Hampton and wife, Sharon Hampton, Cincinatti Ohio and William Hampton, Kingsport; (four sisters), Lucille Zanders, Ruth Hoskin, Juanita Dinkins and Wilma Milbro, all of Big Stone Gap, Va.; (brother), Samuel Hoskin Jr., Richmond Va.; 26 grandchildren; and a host of nieces nephews and great-grand children.
Visitation will be conducted on Wednesday from noon until 2 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the church with Pastor Kenneth Calvert officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park with sons-in-law and grandsons serving as pallbearers.
The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Mary Hampton.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Dorothy "Dot" Anderson
ANDERSON, DOROTHY ANN "DOT" - age 73, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Preceded in death by: parents, Samuel McClellan and Margaret Bryant; daughters, Deborah and Christy Anderson. Survivors: stepfather, Ernest Bryant; sons, John (Sharon) Anderson and Edward Anderson, of Norcross, GA; daughters, Vickie (Floyd) Oderson, of Scottsboro, AL, Angela, Marva, and Deanna Anderson; sisters, Barbara Savler, Emma Taylor, DeeDee (Frank) Horton, Judy (Jacob) Carter, Linda Kinte and Neda Williams; 20 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend thanks to the Medical Staff, family and friends for their love and support. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, at Community Evangelistic Church (CEC) 2650 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN with Elder Reginald Strong officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with a full dove release. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Mrs. Anderson's guestbook can be signed on-line:www.unitymortuaryknox.com
Friday, July 2, 2010
Claudia Hardy Maxwell
KINGSPORT — Claudia Yvonne Hardy Maxwell, 61, of Greensboro, N.C., went to be home with her Lord on Wednesday (June 30, 2010) at Regional Cancer Center in Greensboro, N.C.
She was born in Sullivan County (Kingsport) and moved to North Carolina in 1989. She was a graduate of Douglass High School in 1961 and then attended ETSU. She retired from the State of North Carolina, Child Advocate of Guardian ad Litem.
She was a member of Recovery All Christian Temple in Winston-Salem, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her father, Luther L. Hardy; brother-in-law and sister, John and Thelma Jean Robinson; and brother, Leroy Hardy.
Survivors include her daughter, Alyria Maxwell and partner, Bruce France, of Greensboro, N.C.; four sons, Larry Maxwell Jr. and wife, Dina, of Kingsport, Courtney Webster of Kingsport, Milton Morgan of Nashville, and Jay Dennis of Kingsport; seven grandchildren, Skyy Dugger, Quintesa Snapp, Zachary Maxwell, Donte Maxwell, Samantha Bray, Natasha Newberry and Casey Newberry; five greatgrandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren; her mother, Mildred E. Swafford Hardy of Kingsport; two brothers, John Hardy and wife, Betty, and Robert Hardy, all of Kingsport; best friend and honorary sister, Pastor Cora Hamilton; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver St., Kingsport. Funeral services will follow in the church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Eunice A. Woods officiating.
Music will be provided by the Recovery All Christian Temple Choir.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be her family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to he family by visiting www.cartertrent.com . Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Maxwell family.
She was born in Sullivan County (Kingsport) and moved to North Carolina in 1989. She was a graduate of Douglass High School in 1961 and then attended ETSU. She retired from the State of North Carolina, Child Advocate of Guardian ad Litem.
She was a member of Recovery All Christian Temple in Winston-Salem, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her father, Luther L. Hardy; brother-in-law and sister, John and Thelma Jean Robinson; and brother, Leroy Hardy.
Survivors include her daughter, Alyria Maxwell and partner, Bruce France, of Greensboro, N.C.; four sons, Larry Maxwell Jr. and wife, Dina, of Kingsport, Courtney Webster of Kingsport, Milton Morgan of Nashville, and Jay Dennis of Kingsport; seven grandchildren, Skyy Dugger, Quintesa Snapp, Zachary Maxwell, Donte Maxwell, Samantha Bray, Natasha Newberry and Casey Newberry; five greatgrandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren; her mother, Mildred E. Swafford Hardy of Kingsport; two brothers, John Hardy and wife, Betty, and Robert Hardy, all of Kingsport; best friend and honorary sister, Pastor Cora Hamilton; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver St., Kingsport. Funeral services will follow in the church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Eunice A. Woods officiating.
Music will be provided by the Recovery All Christian Temple Choir.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be her family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to he family by visiting www.cartertrent.com . Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Maxwell family.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Mrs. Deborah Jean Davis
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Deborah Jean Davis, 58, of 201 Carver Street, departed this life Tuesday (June 8, 2010) afternoon at her residence.
Born in Kingsport to the parents of Helen C. Spears and Vance R. Campbell.
She attended Dobyns Bennett High School. Mrs. Davis was employed at OEO and Kingsport Press for 25 years.
Mrs. Davis was an active member of Central Baptist Church and a former member of Valley Street Baptist Church, Abingdon, Va. She was a member of the Elite Club, Kingsport; former member of Douglass H.S. Marching Band.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Marshall Davis; father, Mr. Vance R. Campbell; mother, Mrs. Helen C. Spears; and grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Russell.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Tammy W. (Phillip) Campbell Adams; several steps sons; two grandchildren, NaTana H. Campbell and Zyioo V. Adams; one sister, Mrs. Joslyn Denese (Carlous) Morrison; special sisters, Vicky Smith, Patricia Stockly, Nellie Foster, Dana Skaggs, Beverly Turner; and one special daughter, Mary L. Beatty; Special life partner, Charles Walkins.
Funeral services will be conducted from Central Baptist Church 2 p.m. Monday with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorcean officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Zion Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971 www.raclarkfuneralservice.com
Born in Kingsport to the parents of Helen C. Spears and Vance R. Campbell.
She attended Dobyns Bennett High School. Mrs. Davis was employed at OEO and Kingsport Press for 25 years.
Mrs. Davis was an active member of Central Baptist Church and a former member of Valley Street Baptist Church, Abingdon, Va. She was a member of the Elite Club, Kingsport; former member of Douglass H.S. Marching Band.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Marshall Davis; father, Mr. Vance R. Campbell; mother, Mrs. Helen C. Spears; and grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Russell.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Tammy W. (Phillip) Campbell Adams; several steps sons; two grandchildren, NaTana H. Campbell and Zyioo V. Adams; one sister, Mrs. Joslyn Denese (Carlous) Morrison; special sisters, Vicky Smith, Patricia Stockly, Nellie Foster, Dana Skaggs, Beverly Turner; and one special daughter, Mary L. Beatty; Special life partner, Charles Walkins.
Funeral services will be conducted from Central Baptist Church 2 p.m. Monday with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorcean officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Zion Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971 www.raclarkfuneralservice.com
Friday, June 11, 2010
Rosemary Webb
MEDIA, Pa. — Rosemary Webb, 88, Media, Pa., died June 6, 2010. She was a longtime member of St. Paul AME Zion Church. She was the daughter of the late John H. Garnett and Lois Mayo Garnett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell A. Webb Sr., and two siblings and two sons-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Surviving are two daughters, Sylvia Mills of Chester and Olivia Swafford, Kingsport; one son, Lowell A. Webb, Hockessin, Del.; two brothers, Charles Garnett Bear, Del., and William Webb, Ridley Twp., Pa.; two sisters, Lois M. Lawson, whom she raised, of Chester, and Philomenia Peterson, Newark, Del.
The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul AME Zion Church, 712 Washington Ave., Media, Pa.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Interment will be Rolling Green Cemetery.
Earl L. Foster Funeral Home, Chester, Pa., is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Martha A. Faulkerson
ROGERSVILLE — Martha A. Faulkerson, 88, passed away on Monday (May 31, 2010) at Wexford House after an extended illness.
She was a member of Russell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Mrs. Faulkerson was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Faulkerson.
Survivors include her daughter, Venora A. Rodgers and husband, William, of Pittsford, N.Y.; three sons, Charles Faulkerson and wife, Johnie Mae, of Erie, Pa., Allan Faulkerson and wife, Carolyn, of Kingsport, and Joe Faulkerson of Houston, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Russell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church and other times at the home of Allan and Carolyn Faulkerson, 905 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport.
Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Irving Greene officiating.
Burial will follow at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Faulkerson family.
She was a member of Russell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Mrs. Faulkerson was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Faulkerson.
Survivors include her daughter, Venora A. Rodgers and husband, William, of Pittsford, N.Y.; three sons, Charles Faulkerson and wife, Johnie Mae, of Erie, Pa., Allan Faulkerson and wife, Carolyn, of Kingsport, and Joe Faulkerson of Houston, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Russell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church and other times at the home of Allan and Carolyn Faulkerson, 905 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport.
Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Irving Greene officiating.
Burial will follow at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Faulkerson family.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Jessica Lerin Flack
Jessica Lerin Flack, 23, of Johnson City went to be with the lord May 7th, 2010 in Johnson City.
She was the first born twin. She graduated Science Hill High School in 2004.
She attended ETSU & was employed with Aid & Assist. She was to graduate with a BS in children’s education in Dec. of 2010.
She loved children, attending school, shopping & spending time with her friends & family. She attended Thankful Baptist Church. Everyone who knew her were truly Blessed by her wisdom, honesty & sense of humor & compassion. She epitomized strength & beauty. She was a wonderful daughter, sister & friend.
Survivors include twin brother Jason Matthew Flack; sister Marlee Flack; step sister Whitney Brooks Pinkston; mother Sheila Pinkston & husband Doug Pinkston; father Derek Flack & wife Heather Flack, all of Johnson City; great grandmother Carolyn Brady of Johnson city; grandparents AG & Joyce Church of Johnson City; Donny Flack of Kingsport & Freida Flack of Nashville. Also several cousins, nieces & nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Morris-Baker South Chapel at 1:00 pm Thursday, May 13, 2010. Burial services will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jeret Whitson, Matt White, Steven White, Greg White, Brandon Ward and Demetrius Lattney.
For those who wish, the family suggests memorials be made to Niswonger Children’s Hospital, 2335 Knob Creek Road, Suite 101, Johnson City, TN 37604.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 13.
Online condolences may be sent to the family via www.morrisbaker.com.
Arrangements are by Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City. 423-282-1521
She was the first born twin. She graduated Science Hill High School in 2004.
She attended ETSU & was employed with Aid & Assist. She was to graduate with a BS in children’s education in Dec. of 2010.
She loved children, attending school, shopping & spending time with her friends & family. She attended Thankful Baptist Church. Everyone who knew her were truly Blessed by her wisdom, honesty & sense of humor & compassion. She epitomized strength & beauty. She was a wonderful daughter, sister & friend.
Survivors include twin brother Jason Matthew Flack; sister Marlee Flack; step sister Whitney Brooks Pinkston; mother Sheila Pinkston & husband Doug Pinkston; father Derek Flack & wife Heather Flack, all of Johnson City; great grandmother Carolyn Brady of Johnson city; grandparents AG & Joyce Church of Johnson City; Donny Flack of Kingsport & Freida Flack of Nashville. Also several cousins, nieces & nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Morris-Baker South Chapel at 1:00 pm Thursday, May 13, 2010. Burial services will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jeret Whitson, Matt White, Steven White, Greg White, Brandon Ward and Demetrius Lattney.
For those who wish, the family suggests memorials be made to Niswonger Children’s Hospital, 2335 Knob Creek Road, Suite 101, Johnson City, TN 37604.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 13.
Online condolences may be sent to the family via www.morrisbaker.com.
Arrangements are by Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City. 423-282-1521
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Mrs. Elnora M. Simpson
KINGSPORT — Evangelist Elnora M. Simpson, 76, Kingsport, departed this life Saturday (May 8, 2010).
She was born Sept. 16, 1933, in Kingsport, to Irene Horton and Sonny Pierce. She was a graduate of Douglass High School. She served faithfully in several capacities at Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church. She was currently the superintendent of the Sunday school, former president of the Women’s Auxiliary, assistant pianist, co-sponsor for the Pastor’s Appreciation Committee for 20 years, a licensed evangelist of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc., and Evangelist Simpson served at Mount Zion Tabernacle faithfully for 35 plus years.
She retired after 20 years of faithful service as a custodial assistant at Mafair United Methodist Church, Sept. 15, 2000.
She was married to Ralph Simpson who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her two children, Freddie Lynn Horton and Glenda (Michael) Vaughn; her granddaugh - ter, Keisha (Keith) Hill of Nebraska; two great- Shiarre and grandchildren, Patrick “PJ” Porter of Nebraska; stepsisters, Annie Pierce and Betty Pierce; stepbrothers, Jeffrey Pierce and Cecil Pierce; a host of special cousins, dear sisters and brothers in Christ, her Mount Zion Tabernacle Church family; and special friend, Mr. Ellis Snapp.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. Thursday until time of service at Mount Zion Holiness Church.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at noon at the church with Pastor Lester Turner officiating.
Interment service will follow at East Lawn Cemetery.
Elnora M. Simpson and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971 www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
She was born Sept. 16, 1933, in Kingsport, to Irene Horton and Sonny Pierce. She was a graduate of Douglass High School. She served faithfully in several capacities at Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church. She was currently the superintendent of the Sunday school, former president of the Women’s Auxiliary, assistant pianist, co-sponsor for the Pastor’s Appreciation Committee for 20 years, a licensed evangelist of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc., and Evangelist Simpson served at Mount Zion Tabernacle faithfully for 35 plus years.
She retired after 20 years of faithful service as a custodial assistant at Mafair United Methodist Church, Sept. 15, 2000.
She was married to Ralph Simpson who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her two children, Freddie Lynn Horton and Glenda (Michael) Vaughn; her granddaugh - ter, Keisha (Keith) Hill of Nebraska; two great- Shiarre and grandchildren, Patrick “PJ” Porter of Nebraska; stepsisters, Annie Pierce and Betty Pierce; stepbrothers, Jeffrey Pierce and Cecil Pierce; a host of special cousins, dear sisters and brothers in Christ, her Mount Zion Tabernacle Church family; and special friend, Mr. Ellis Snapp.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. Thursday until time of service at Mount Zion Holiness Church.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at noon at the church with Pastor Lester Turner officiating.
Interment service will follow at East Lawn Cemetery.
Elnora M. Simpson and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971 www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Mrs. Wilma V. Gaines
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Wilma V. Henderson Gaines, 81, 2701 E. Center St., Apt. 300, departed this life on Thursday (May 6, 2010) at the Wellmont Bristol Hospice House.
Mrs. Gaines was born in Madisonville, Tenn., and made her home in Kingsport for the past 50 years. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and she was the wife of the late Rev. James B. Gaines. Mrs. Gaines was involved in many activities at the Kiwanis Towers where she resided for the past 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James B. Gaines; one son, Herald Gaines; father, Mr. Leonard Gaines and mother, Flora Henderson; six brothers and one sister.
Survived by one son, Mr. James Lovell Gaines, Detroit, Mich.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Tina Gaines (Henry) Stokely, Kingsport, Ms. Lovelle Gaines, Detroit, Mich., and Mr. Christopher Gaines, Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Gena Jackson, Knoxville, Tenn., Mrs. Novella (Paul) Caldwell, Inver Grove, Minn., and Mrs. Magnolia Blair, Madisonville, Tenn.; one brother, Mr. Harold Henderson, Sterling Heights, Mich.; special friends, Mrs. Bernice Hardy, Kingsport, Mrs. Betty Jo Cody, Morristown; and many friends at Kiwanis Towers.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the hour of service on Monday at Shiloh Baptist Church.
Services will be conducted on Monday at 7 p.m. at church with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
The interment service will conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Park City Cemetery in Madisonville, Tenn. The cortege will depart the church at 9 a.m.
Mrs. Wilma Gaines and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971 www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Mrs. Gaines was born in Madisonville, Tenn., and made her home in Kingsport for the past 50 years. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and she was the wife of the late Rev. James B. Gaines. Mrs. Gaines was involved in many activities at the Kiwanis Towers where she resided for the past 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James B. Gaines; one son, Herald Gaines; father, Mr. Leonard Gaines and mother, Flora Henderson; six brothers and one sister.
Survived by one son, Mr. James Lovell Gaines, Detroit, Mich.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Tina Gaines (Henry) Stokely, Kingsport, Ms. Lovelle Gaines, Detroit, Mich., and Mr. Christopher Gaines, Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Gena Jackson, Knoxville, Tenn., Mrs. Novella (Paul) Caldwell, Inver Grove, Minn., and Mrs. Magnolia Blair, Madisonville, Tenn.; one brother, Mr. Harold Henderson, Sterling Heights, Mich.; special friends, Mrs. Bernice Hardy, Kingsport, Mrs. Betty Jo Cody, Morristown; and many friends at Kiwanis Towers.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the hour of service on Monday at Shiloh Baptist Church.
Services will be conducted on Monday at 7 p.m. at church with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
The interment service will conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Park City Cemetery in Madisonville, Tenn. The cortege will depart the church at 9 a.m.
Mrs. Wilma Gaines and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971 www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Mr. William T. Dulaney
SALISBURY, N.C. — Mr. William T. Dulaney, 66, formerly of Bristol, Va., departed this life on Friday (April 9, 2010) at the W.G. (Bill) V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C.
Mr. Dulaney was born Feb. 26, 1944 in Bristol, Tenn. He attended Douglass Elementary and High School. He was a natural musician and enjoyed both piano and saxophone. Mr. Dulaney was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Mr. Dulaney was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Fred Dulaney, Sr. and Mrs. Catherine Grubb Dulaney; brothers, Kenneth, Fred, Jr. and Robert.
Survivors are Ms. Mary Dulaney, Charlotte, N.C. with whom he resided for many years; Mrs. JoAnn (Benjamin) Long, Huntsville, Alabama.; Mr. Frank (Ellen) Dulaney, Kingsport; Mr. James Dulaney, Decatur, Ga.; Lisa (Kamal) Hopkins, Charlotte, N.C. and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lee Street Baptist Church.
Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at the V.A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. Military rites by D.A.V. Chapter #40.
Our website is www.raclarkfuneralservice.com
Mr. William T. Dulaney and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. Bristol, Tenn., 423-764-8584.
Mr. Dulaney was born Feb. 26, 1944 in Bristol, Tenn. He attended Douglass Elementary and High School. He was a natural musician and enjoyed both piano and saxophone. Mr. Dulaney was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Mr. Dulaney was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Fred Dulaney, Sr. and Mrs. Catherine Grubb Dulaney; brothers, Kenneth, Fred, Jr. and Robert.
Survivors are Ms. Mary Dulaney, Charlotte, N.C. with whom he resided for many years; Mrs. JoAnn (Benjamin) Long, Huntsville, Alabama.; Mr. Frank (Ellen) Dulaney, Kingsport; Mr. James Dulaney, Decatur, Ga.; Lisa (Kamal) Hopkins, Charlotte, N.C. and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lee Street Baptist Church.
Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at the V.A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. Military rites by D.A.V. Chapter #40.
Our website is www.raclarkfuneralservice.com
Mr. William T. Dulaney and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. Bristol, Tenn., 423-764-8584.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Passing of Pastor Frederick Gordon's Brother
A brother of Rev. Frederick Gordon passed away on Sunday March 14, 2010. Folks in Riverview probably did not know his brother but since Rev. Gordon was a former pastor of the Central Baptist Church, Kingsport, please lift Rev. Gordon up in prayer as he goes through this difficult time.
His name is Vincent Alexander Gordon and a memorial service is scheduled for this evening {Thursday March 18, 2010} at 7:00pm at the Bethel A Baptist Church in Brevard, NC with Rev. Frederick Gordon where Rev. Gordon is pastor, and will be officiating this service. Calls are welcome to Rev. Gordon at 828/884-4412.
His name is Vincent Alexander Gordon and a memorial service is scheduled for this evening {Thursday March 18, 2010} at 7:00pm at the Bethel A Baptist Church in Brevard, NC with Rev. Frederick Gordon where Rev. Gordon is pastor, and will be officiating this service. Calls are welcome to Rev. Gordon at 828/884-4412.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Dirl Justice Bristol
BRISTOL Dirl Justice Bristol, 71, entered into rest Friday, March 12, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. A former resident of Kingsport, Tennessee, Mr. Justice also attended Douglass High School. A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 17th at the Mary Rose Chapel, 2212 Emerson Street. Professional services provided by Sarah L. Carter's Funeral Home, 2212 Emerson St., Jacksonville, (904) 399-4150.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Mrs. Marie Sensabaugh Pruitt
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Marie A. Sensabaugh Pruitt, 46, gently closed her eyes and went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Monday (March 8, 2010) at her home after a lengthy illness.
Born on Aug. 16, 1963, in Kingsport, she graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1981 and later went on to graduate from Barton’s School of Cosmetology in Kingsport. She was employed at Marcleen’s Beauty Salon in Church Hill and was also a certified nursing assistant working in Kingsport, Sulligent, Ala., and Aberdeen, Miss.
She married in 1996 and resided in Mississippi until she returned to this area in 2006.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. James W. Sensabaugh and Mrs. Josephine McKinney Sensabaugh; grandparents, Mr. Nicholas and Mrs. Cora McKinney, Mrs. Willie Mae Sensabaugh, Mrs. Margaret and Mr. Richard Sensabaugh; and several aunts and uncles.
Survived by a very special godson, Dimingo (Sarah) Hale and sons; husband, Mr. Robert Pruitt Jr. Mississippi; sisters, Mrs. Cora (Rick) Taylor, Mrs. Dorothy Sensabaugh and Mrs. LaMona Derr; brother, Mr. James P. Sensabaugh, nieces and nephews, Daryl A. Hughes, II (Kayla), James Adrian Sensabaugh, Krystal Derr, Jessica and Brittany Sensabaugh; great niece, Tiara Hughes; and a host aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends Saturday from noon till the hour of service at the Full Gospel Mission Church 740 E. Sevier Ave. Friends may call her sister’s residence at 1229 Garden Drive at any time.
Funeral service for Mrs. Marie A. Sensabaugh Pruitt will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from the church with Pastor Gearldine Swagerty officiating.
Interment will follow at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Pruitt and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com 423-245-4971.
Born on Aug. 16, 1963, in Kingsport, she graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1981 and later went on to graduate from Barton’s School of Cosmetology in Kingsport. She was employed at Marcleen’s Beauty Salon in Church Hill and was also a certified nursing assistant working in Kingsport, Sulligent, Ala., and Aberdeen, Miss.
She married in 1996 and resided in Mississippi until she returned to this area in 2006.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. James W. Sensabaugh and Mrs. Josephine McKinney Sensabaugh; grandparents, Mr. Nicholas and Mrs. Cora McKinney, Mrs. Willie Mae Sensabaugh, Mrs. Margaret and Mr. Richard Sensabaugh; and several aunts and uncles.
Survived by a very special godson, Dimingo (Sarah) Hale and sons; husband, Mr. Robert Pruitt Jr. Mississippi; sisters, Mrs. Cora (Rick) Taylor, Mrs. Dorothy Sensabaugh and Mrs. LaMona Derr; brother, Mr. James P. Sensabaugh, nieces and nephews, Daryl A. Hughes, II (Kayla), James Adrian Sensabaugh, Krystal Derr, Jessica and Brittany Sensabaugh; great niece, Tiara Hughes; and a host aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends Saturday from noon till the hour of service at the Full Gospel Mission Church 740 E. Sevier Ave. Friends may call her sister’s residence at 1229 Garden Drive at any time.
Funeral service for Mrs. Marie A. Sensabaugh Pruitt will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from the church with Pastor Gearldine Swagerty officiating.
Interment will follow at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Pruitt and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com 423-245-4971.
Mrs. Betty J. Bond Dickens
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Mrs. Betty J. Dickens, of Atlantic City, N.J., passed away on March 5, 2010, at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Atlantic City after a brief illness.
Betty was born and raised in Kingsport, and moved to Atlantic City while in her early twenties. She attended Nursing School and worked at Atlantic City Medical Center as a nurse for 33 years, retiring in December 1994. Betty was a faithful member of Union Baptist Temple, and a former deaconess.
The youngest of 12 siblings, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Virginia Bond; sisters, Louvenia Beason, Theresa Dykes, Olivia Lockett, Lenora Bowditch and Roselene Bond; and brothers, Eldridge “Bud” Bond, Milton Bond, Oscar Bond and William “Matt” Bond.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband,
Thomas, the love of her life and her life partner for more than 47 years; daughter, Angelia; brothers, Orvel Bond and wife, Beatrice, and John “JD” Bond and wife, Members; sistersin-law, Marlene Weaver, Joyce Bond and Willie Bond; nieces, nephews and special friends.
Friends may call at the home of Carl and Chynet Hale, Betty’s niece, 1018 E. Sevier St.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, 712 E. Sevier St., with Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating. Friends may call between 10 and 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Interment will follow at the Pierce-Bond Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Atlantic City Medical Center and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital for their care of Betty during her illness.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave online condolences for the family.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Betty Dickens.
Betty was born and raised in Kingsport, and moved to Atlantic City while in her early twenties. She attended Nursing School and worked at Atlantic City Medical Center as a nurse for 33 years, retiring in December 1994. Betty was a faithful member of Union Baptist Temple, and a former deaconess.
The youngest of 12 siblings, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Virginia Bond; sisters, Louvenia Beason, Theresa Dykes, Olivia Lockett, Lenora Bowditch and Roselene Bond; and brothers, Eldridge “Bud” Bond, Milton Bond, Oscar Bond and William “Matt” Bond.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband,
Thomas, the love of her life and her life partner for more than 47 years; daughter, Angelia; brothers, Orvel Bond and wife, Beatrice, and John “JD” Bond and wife, Members; sistersin-law, Marlene Weaver, Joyce Bond and Willie Bond; nieces, nephews and special friends.
Friends may call at the home of Carl and Chynet Hale, Betty’s niece, 1018 E. Sevier St.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, 712 E. Sevier St., with Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating. Friends may call between 10 and 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Interment will follow at the Pierce-Bond Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Atlantic City Medical Center and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital for their care of Betty during her illness.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave online condolences for the family.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Betty Dickens.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Perry Douglas Long
KINGSPORT — Perry Douglas Long, 42, of Kingsport, went to be at peace with Jesus on Saturday (Feb. 13, 2010) after a brief illness.
Born in Kingsport, where he lived most of his life, Perry graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and entered the U.S. Army shortly after graduation. While in high school, Perry played football and ran track. He had worked at Tele-Optics for many years and was currently working as a Systems Analyst at Eastman Chemical Company. Perry was a loving husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Maurice “Reese” Long.
Perry is survived by his wife, Melanie Jaye McKinney-Long, of the home; daughter,
Taylor Jaye Long of the home; sons, Jaryd Thacker of Church Hill and Bryson McKinney Long of the home; mother, Mary Elizabeth Long of Kingsport; sister, Melisa Long of Kingsport; brother, Phillip “Meech” Long of Birmingham, Ala.; and one nephew and two nieces.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday at 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport, with the Rev. Frank Waldo and the Rev. Donny Wade officiating.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with living expenses. Contributions can be sent to Dean Tyree or Tina Bowen King, c/o Varsity Trophies, 2018 E. Center St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37664 or to Amy Barrett, c/o ACFCU (Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union), 460 W. Center St.; Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to send an online condolence.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Perry Douglas Long.
Born in Kingsport, where he lived most of his life, Perry graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and entered the U.S. Army shortly after graduation. While in high school, Perry played football and ran track. He had worked at Tele-Optics for many years and was currently working as a Systems Analyst at Eastman Chemical Company. Perry was a loving husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Maurice “Reese” Long.
Perry is survived by his wife, Melanie Jaye McKinney-Long, of the home; daughter,
Taylor Jaye Long of the home; sons, Jaryd Thacker of Church Hill and Bryson McKinney Long of the home; mother, Mary Elizabeth Long of Kingsport; sister, Melisa Long of Kingsport; brother, Phillip “Meech” Long of Birmingham, Ala.; and one nephew and two nieces.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday at 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport, with the Rev. Frank Waldo and the Rev. Donny Wade officiating.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with living expenses. Contributions can be sent to Dean Tyree or Tina Bowen King, c/o Varsity Trophies, 2018 E. Center St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37664 or to Amy Barrett, c/o ACFCU (Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union), 460 W. Center St.; Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to send an online condolence.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Perry Douglas Long.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Mr. B.L. Underwood III
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mr. Barney Lafayette (B.L.) Underwood III, Washington, D.C., departed this life early Saturday morning (Feb. 13, 2010) at his residence in Washington, D.C.
Born March 14, 1948, in Kingsport, Mr. Underwood has been in Washington, D.C., for the past 40 years. He attended Morristown College in Morristown and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. At the time of his death, he was an employee of Post Office Service in Merrifield, Va. 22116 as one of the supervisors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lafayette Underwood; mother, Mrs. Helen Underwood Fain; stepfather, Mr. Charles Fain; brother, Charles Reginald (Reggie) Underwood; brother-inlaw, Mr. Clarence Abbott.
Left to mourn are his two sons, Cory Underwood, Chattanooga, Tenn., and Eric Underwood; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian (Clifford) Leeper and Mrs. Sandra Wilmer, both of Church Hill, and Mrs. Bonnie Jean Abbott, Washington, D.C.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Marilyn Underwood, Church Hill; several nieces and nephews; several cousins, grandchildren; grandnephew and nieces; two aunts, Shirley (Willie) Liggett, Arlington, Va., and Ethel Ruth Russell, Kingsport; special friends, Andrea Watterson, Kingsport, Sandra Branch, Maryland, and Shirley (Cookie) Cureton and family of Washington, D.C.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. Friday until the hour of service at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating.
Interment will be at the V.A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn.
Mr. Underwood and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Born March 14, 1948, in Kingsport, Mr. Underwood has been in Washington, D.C., for the past 40 years. He attended Morristown College in Morristown and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. At the time of his death, he was an employee of Post Office Service in Merrifield, Va. 22116 as one of the supervisors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lafayette Underwood; mother, Mrs. Helen Underwood Fain; stepfather, Mr. Charles Fain; brother, Charles Reginald (Reggie) Underwood; brother-inlaw, Mr. Clarence Abbott.
Left to mourn are his two sons, Cory Underwood, Chattanooga, Tenn., and Eric Underwood; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian (Clifford) Leeper and Mrs. Sandra Wilmer, both of Church Hill, and Mrs. Bonnie Jean Abbott, Washington, D.C.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Marilyn Underwood, Church Hill; several nieces and nephews; several cousins, grandchildren; grandnephew and nieces; two aunts, Shirley (Willie) Liggett, Arlington, Va., and Ethel Ruth Russell, Kingsport; special friends, Andrea Watterson, Kingsport, Sandra Branch, Maryland, and Shirley (Cookie) Cureton and family of Washington, D.C.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. Friday until the hour of service at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating.
Interment will be at the V.A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn.
Mr. Underwood and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971. www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Perry D. Long
KINGSPORT — Perry Douglas Long, 42, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus on Saturday (Feb. 13, 2010).
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Lina Hendricks McCord
THIS WAS WILBUR HENDRICKS, SR.'S SISTER
McCORD, Lina Hendricks Age 86 of Nashville. January 29, 2010. Retired executive with the United Methodist Church's national education agency.
Earned degrees from Morristown (Tenn.) College and Tennessee State University. Member of Clark Memorial United Methodist Church in Nashville for more than 60 years.
Remembered as the consummate hostess and loving surrogate mother to college students and other young people. Her husband, Jerry D. McCord II, three brothers and one sister preceded in death.
Survived by one sister, Lillian Ann Walton; a son and daughter, Jerry D. (Kathy) McCord III and Lina Cheryl (Vernon) Acklin; two grandsons, Jerry D. "D.J." (Bridget) McCord IV and William M.A. "Tony" McCord; two granddaughters, Skyler Bonné Acklin and Lina Camryn Acklin; one great-granddaughter, Lauren D. McCord; four nieces, Bunella (Richard) Brown, Janice (Ronnie) Cunningham, Gaynell (Fred) McIver, Mary Ella (Tony) Jackson; four nephews, Clyde Collins, Wilbur (Carolyn) Hendricks, Jr., Gallie (Tina) Hendricks; Thomas (Tracey) Hendricks; a first cousin, Ada Sue Fletcher (and other beloved relatives in the Sheffey, Gentry and McCord families); and devoted friends, Peggy Wilson, and Mac and Henrietta McAllister.
Viewing Friday, February 5, 2010 from 12 Noon - 7 p.m., at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church, 1014 - 14th Avenue North and Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 10-11 a.m., with funeral to follow at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church, 2334 Herman St. Interment Monday, February 8, 2010 at 10 a.m., at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Jerry & Lina McCord Scholarship Fund at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church or to the Lina H. McCord Student Ambassador Program, the United Methodist Church Board of Higher Education and Ministry, P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 2500 Clarksville Hwy., (615) 255-2371. www.lewisandwright.com
McCORD, Lina Hendricks Age 86 of Nashville. January 29, 2010. Retired executive with the United Methodist Church's national education agency.
Earned degrees from Morristown (Tenn.) College and Tennessee State University. Member of Clark Memorial United Methodist Church in Nashville for more than 60 years.
Remembered as the consummate hostess and loving surrogate mother to college students and other young people. Her husband, Jerry D. McCord II, three brothers and one sister preceded in death.
Survived by one sister, Lillian Ann Walton; a son and daughter, Jerry D. (Kathy) McCord III and Lina Cheryl (Vernon) Acklin; two grandsons, Jerry D. "D.J." (Bridget) McCord IV and William M.A. "Tony" McCord; two granddaughters, Skyler Bonné Acklin and Lina Camryn Acklin; one great-granddaughter, Lauren D. McCord; four nieces, Bunella (Richard) Brown, Janice (Ronnie) Cunningham, Gaynell (Fred) McIver, Mary Ella (Tony) Jackson; four nephews, Clyde Collins, Wilbur (Carolyn) Hendricks, Jr., Gallie (Tina) Hendricks; Thomas (Tracey) Hendricks; a first cousin, Ada Sue Fletcher (and other beloved relatives in the Sheffey, Gentry and McCord families); and devoted friends, Peggy Wilson, and Mac and Henrietta McAllister.
Viewing Friday, February 5, 2010 from 12 Noon - 7 p.m., at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church, 1014 - 14th Avenue North and Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 10-11 a.m., with funeral to follow at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church, 2334 Herman St. Interment Monday, February 8, 2010 at 10 a.m., at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Jerry & Lina McCord Scholarship Fund at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church or to the Lina H. McCord Student Ambassador Program, the United Methodist Church Board of Higher Education and Ministry, P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 2500 Clarksville Hwy., (615) 255-2371. www.lewisandwright.com
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Annette Burnette Johnson
KINGSPORT — Annette Burnette Johnson, 68, of Kingsport, surrounded by loved ones, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday (Feb. 1, 2010) at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, Tenn. 
Mrs. Johnson was born Feb. 10, 1941, to the late Jack and Lena Ervin Burnette in Kingsport. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1959. She retired from Parks-Belk/Proffitt’s after 34 years of service.
She was a faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church, where she served on the trustee board and Leader of Leaders, as well as several other committees.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mr. Wyman Johnson; son, Wyman “Butch” Johnson Jr.; siblings, Phyllis Jackson, Jackie Hicks and Winfred Burnettel and mother-inlaw, Mrs. Elberta Johnson.
Survivors include her two children, Mrs. Suzette Beatty and 1st Sgt., William F. Johnson (retired), both of Kingsport;
three sisters, Gwendolyn
Norwood,
Shirley (Wallace) Powers of Chattanooga, and Deborah Malone of Kingsport; brother, Major Burnette of Delaware; four grandchildren, Stephen Williams, Latoya Williams, Patrice Williams and Brittany Johnson; six greatgrandchildren; sisters-in-law, Doretha Johnson, Delores Denny and Ann Johnson; brothers-inlaw, Caprus (Debbie) Johnson, Paul Johnson and Carter Johnson; aunt, Brooksie Burnette of Winchester, Va.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church, 812 Maple Oak Lane, Kingsport, or at 837 Dale St., Kingsport.
Funeral services will be conducted in the church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Charles H. Hawkins and the Rev. Joseph Comage officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the trustee board members and the class leaders of the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Johnson family.
Mrs. Johnson was born Feb. 10, 1941, to the late Jack and Lena Ervin Burnette in Kingsport. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1959. She retired from Parks-Belk/Proffitt’s after 34 years of service. She was a faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church, where she served on the trustee board and Leader of Leaders, as well as several other committees.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mr. Wyman Johnson; son, Wyman “Butch” Johnson Jr.; siblings, Phyllis Jackson, Jackie Hicks and Winfred Burnettel and mother-inlaw, Mrs. Elberta Johnson.
Survivors include her two children, Mrs. Suzette Beatty and 1st Sgt., William F. Johnson (retired), both of Kingsport;
three sisters, Gwendolyn
Norwood,
Shirley (Wallace) Powers of Chattanooga, and Deborah Malone of Kingsport; brother, Major Burnette of Delaware; four grandchildren, Stephen Williams, Latoya Williams, Patrice Williams and Brittany Johnson; six greatgrandchildren; sisters-in-law, Doretha Johnson, Delores Denny and Ann Johnson; brothers-inlaw, Caprus (Debbie) Johnson, Paul Johnson and Carter Johnson; aunt, Brooksie Burnette of Winchester, Va.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church, 812 Maple Oak Lane, Kingsport, or at 837 Dale St., Kingsport.
Funeral services will be conducted in the church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Charles H. Hawkins and the Rev. Joseph Comage officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the trustee board members and the class leaders of the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Johnson family.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Helen Roberta Patterson
Helen Roberta Patterson, born January 25, 1927 in Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Scioto Community Nursing Home in Columbus (Obetz), Ohio at the age of 83.
She is the daughter of the late James and Ella Stafford of Kingsport, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by husband Henry Patterson, Sr. and daughter-in-law Adrienne Patterson.
Mrs. Helen accepted Christ at an early age, she was a devoted member of Asbury North United Methodist Church and served on numerous committees within the United Methodist Church. She started the first Head Start Program in Kingsport, Tennessee.
When she arrived in Columbus, she began working for the Head Start Program at Milo Grogan. She became the Director at Inner Urban Day Care.
She is survived by 4 sons, Henry Patterson Jr. (Sue), Michael Patterson (Scherry), Robert Patterson, and Tracy Patterson; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; 2 sisters-in-law, Barbara Patterson and Pauline Armstrong; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Asbury North United Methodist Church, 1586 Clifton Avenue, Columbus, at 10 A-M until time of service, 11 A-M. Rev. Greg Herndon, officiating. Interment: Glen Rest Memorial Estate.
Arrangements entrusted to SMITH MORTUARY, 2830 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on January 30, 2010
She is the daughter of the late James and Ella Stafford of Kingsport, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by husband Henry Patterson, Sr. and daughter-in-law Adrienne Patterson.
Mrs. Helen accepted Christ at an early age, she was a devoted member of Asbury North United Methodist Church and served on numerous committees within the United Methodist Church. She started the first Head Start Program in Kingsport, Tennessee.
When she arrived in Columbus, she began working for the Head Start Program at Milo Grogan. She became the Director at Inner Urban Day Care.
She is survived by 4 sons, Henry Patterson Jr. (Sue), Michael Patterson (Scherry), Robert Patterson, and Tracy Patterson; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; 2 sisters-in-law, Barbara Patterson and Pauline Armstrong; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Asbury North United Methodist Church, 1586 Clifton Avenue, Columbus, at 10 A-M until time of service, 11 A-M. Rev. Greg Herndon, officiating. Interment: Glen Rest Memorial Estate.
Arrangements entrusted to SMITH MORTUARY, 2830 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on January 30, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
James Anthony Eckel
MORRISTOWN — James Anthony Eckel, “Woosie”, departed this life Jan. 24, 2010 at his Morristown, Tenn. home.
He was born Nov. 12, 1931 in Morristown, Tenn., son of the late Anthony and Sallie J. Eckel.
Mr. Eckel was a well known high school administrator, teacher and coach in Tennessee. He graduated from Morristown College High School, Morristown College and Knoxville College. He also received a Master's Degree in Education from Tennessee State University. Mr. Eckel was a veteran of the United States Armed Services. He began his high school teaching and coaching career in Alamo, Tenn., then as a math teacher and coach at the former Morristown West Hight School (currently West Elementary) for 12 years, then moved to Morristown East High School for two years before relocating to Kingsport's Dobyns-Bennett High School as a teacher, assistant principal and coach for over 25 years.
Mr. Eckel was very involved in the community and active in several organizations including Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, the Kiwanis Club, NAACP, Reunion of the Age, Tee to Green Golf Club and the Democratic Party.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard, William, Raymond and Ralph; and sisters, Lou, Martha Jane and Nell Eckel.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Stewart Eckel; son, James Anthony Eckel Jr. and his wife, Roslyn of Raleigh, N.C.; and two grandchildren, James Anthony III and Linsey Dylan Eckel of Raleigh, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Mae Long, Celia Williams (Richard) and Sara Dailey of Morirstown, Josephine Scrugg (Julius) of Huntsville, Ala. and Troy Stewart, Jr. of Morristown; and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and other friends and acquaintances.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m Thursday at First United Methodist Church at 101 East First North Street, Morristown.
Funeral services will be Thursday at the church at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at the Hamblen Memory Gardens Morristown, Tenn. Dockery Funeral Home, Inc. of Morristown, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Nov. 12, 1931 in Morristown, Tenn., son of the late Anthony and Sallie J. Eckel.
Mr. Eckel was a well known high school administrator, teacher and coach in Tennessee. He graduated from Morristown College High School, Morristown College and Knoxville College. He also received a Master's Degree in Education from Tennessee State University. Mr. Eckel was a veteran of the United States Armed Services. He began his high school teaching and coaching career in Alamo, Tenn., then as a math teacher and coach at the former Morristown West Hight School (currently West Elementary) for 12 years, then moved to Morristown East High School for two years before relocating to Kingsport's Dobyns-Bennett High School as a teacher, assistant principal and coach for over 25 years. Mr. Eckel was very involved in the community and active in several organizations including Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, the Kiwanis Club, NAACP, Reunion of the Age, Tee to Green Golf Club and the Democratic Party.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard, William, Raymond and Ralph; and sisters, Lou, Martha Jane and Nell Eckel.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Stewart Eckel; son, James Anthony Eckel Jr. and his wife, Roslyn of Raleigh, N.C.; and two grandchildren, James Anthony III and Linsey Dylan Eckel of Raleigh, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Mae Long, Celia Williams (Richard) and Sara Dailey of Morirstown, Josephine Scrugg (Julius) of Huntsville, Ala. and Troy Stewart, Jr. of Morristown; and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and other friends and acquaintances.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m Thursday at First United Methodist Church at 101 East First North Street, Morristown.
Funeral services will be Thursday at the church at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at the Hamblen Memory Gardens Morristown, Tenn. Dockery Funeral Home, Inc. of Morristown, is in charge of arrangements.
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