Sunday, December 26, 2010

Mr. Lawrence C. Jones

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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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/

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.

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.

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.

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

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.